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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-02

THIS is III time for division on side
issues, but the Prohibition lobby at
Washington is not possessed of that
patriotism which holds in allegiance a
cherished craze in Difference the cause
Of struggling democracy. "Verboten''
IL the proper watchword for the Pro-
hibitionist, and, given the power, he
will out-Kaiser the Kaiser in its APP
plication.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-02

In wartime there must be sacrifice
of individual rights as well as of blood
and treasure; but, after the war, we
must bark back to constitutional con-
ditions.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-02

THE embargo is the thing. thought
have been laid three years ago. If
neutral countries want to feed the
Germans let their traffic in breadstuffs
be confined to their own productions.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-02

WITH wheat at two dollars-and
then some--a bushel, it doesn't seem
that Mr.. Hoover as Food Commission.
or is hurting the Am erican farmer
very much. But it does seem to me
that in antsgonizing the agents EN-.
ployed by the President in vigorous
prosecution OF the war, our Congress
men are not serving their constituents
20 well as they might: am not one
who holds that a man is infallible be-
cause he is President, but, along with
other 90, 200, 900 citizens, I am a be-
lever in the unselfish sincerity and
patriotism OF MIR. Wilson, aud my
selection 10 soon made when the choice
is between him and those whose per-
sistent a%ntagonism Is hampSring him
In this dire emergency.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-02

The contrast between the war news
from Berlin and Paris is striking and
sets a fellow guessing sometimes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-02

THE Russians are having their bap-
tism of fire, but the new life will
make amends for all.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-02

Warranty Deeds, Trust Deeds and
Chattvl Mortgages on eale at this office.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-02

Wanted--W Win buy your wool at
highest market price.
W. u. FLETCHER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
MYSTIC
Officials of Methodist Church Vote to Hold Evaneeiistie Campaisn-Char
 ity Chapter Sews For Red Cross.

At @ meeting of the official board of the Methodist church Sunday morn ing it was voted to hold an evangelis- ming January s, 1918. These meetings will be union with the Methodist church at Old Mystic and Noank, and the pastor will be assisted by the dis trict superintendent, Rev. c. c. Scriv- eper of Norwich, and Rev M. Moore, pastor of the Willimantic Methodist church and others These meetings Manchester, and Portland, Conn. when Rev. A. H. Withee assisted in the work. Preparations will be made so that the church may have a great awakening.
 sewed For Red Cross.
 Charity chapter, Order of Eastern Star. members met Monday afternoon at Masonic temple and sewed for the Red Cross.
 Lowie E. White has returned froil few days visit in East Weymouth, 7. Visiting On Mason's Island.
 John Colgrove of Illinois. is the guest of his sister, Miss Ida Colgrove at Mason's Island, at. the Mason home stead.
 ed to Providence after a visit with Mrs. George w. Wilcox.
 Delegate at Boston.
 Miss Gladys Wilcox has returned from a few days visit in Boston where she was a delegate to The World Wide guild from the Union Baptist church
 Personals.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bergen l. Green have returned from a visit with MT. and Mrs. Frank Gates in Providence.
 Frank Kuppers has gone back to Hartford after few daXs' visit in, Mystic
 MT. and Mrs. George Taylor have returned to New Haven after a visit with Mir. and Mrs. James E. F. Brown.
 Benjamin Gray and MT: McKinne have returned to Providence after a visit with Mir, and Mrs. Dan P: Gray of North Stonington
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Fl. Nichols are home after a visit in Worcester, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
sTONINGToN
Railroad Laborers Who Demand More Pay and Shorter Hours, Discharged John Post Injured.

A big gang of railroad laborers from Westerly reported. for work in the borough, but when the hour arrived for them to pick up the shovel and the hoe. and begin work they positively re- fused, sunless they were granted more pay and a decrease in, the. hours Of the. work day. The demand was not grant ed and they we're lperemptoriIy dis charged.
 -es-+ Stoninston Pointers.
 John Post. employed in the shipyard had his lefs foot secerely crushed on Saturday, by, the fall of a heavy tim Der.
 s.CbarIes T. Willard of Passaic. N. J., is in. the borough for a short stay
 Miss Ada Comstoclx, of Newport is at the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. James H. -Comstock, for a few. days.
 In Borough hall, Sunday afternoon, the lecture of pr. Newell p. Hills on My War Zone Experiences, was read by Professor w. R. Snyder, superin- tendent, of Stopjngtons schools There was large and interested audience
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
Local Laconics.

Louis Rossi has enlisted in the en- sineer corps and is now at Camp Meade.
 Stove coa! is selling at Narraga sett Pier for $S.50 a ton.
 Mrs. Winthrop Ferguson is in New port with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville M. Randolph.
 MT. and Mrs. John Frill of Westerly are on a visit to MT. F'riiTs parents in Reading. Pa. MT. FrilI is the same Jack Frill of baseball fame.
 Charles Nathaniel Knight of Ston- ington and Miss Belle Cook of West erly were married Nov. 14. The mar riage was in -Ashaway and Rev. E. P. Mathewson officiated.
 Albion Dion of the Nineteenth com pany, stationed at Fort Getty, former ly the Fifth company of Westerly. and Miss Olive Tattersall daughter of MT. and Mrs. Albion TatterSall. of Cherry street, were married Saturday even ing at the parsonage of Grace Meth odist church by Rev. E. J. Curry
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
MOOsUP
Strange Man Who Posed as Detective and Government Agent Proves to Be fnsane-Epworth League Members to Send Birthday Cards to Harold Williams in France.

The man who has, been SO kind to the government in the line of watch ing mill property, stopping vehicles not properly lighted and f1ning store own CTS. for having punch boards in this vicinity has been reported to be in sane and has taken refuge in some of the local woodlands.
 He has been working during the summer on MT. Martins ice team and sc many of the local people really be- lieved. when he told them that he hea. received 8 position from the govern ment as detective. that it was fact. < It vas also x reported that this strange man visited several of ths stores and on finding punch boards or other gambling devices would fine the owner 5 or s10 and tell him to take the punch boards out or whatever the case might be- Once he caught a number of young men gam bling with dice and told them he was a detective but would consider on letting the case slide for $5. The $5 was quickly hand ed him and he. instead of leaving, join ed in the game. The young men were a bit uneasy while playing with what they thought a detective but the game lasted only short while. as the de- .tectlve had won all and left ying he would hand the money over to the government.
 :s The man, although insane, surely did considerable good work about the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

cured The canvass was made in three days by the chairman of the commit tee Mrs. Welch, and her assistants.
 Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Little, Mr. and Mrs. Burdette W. Downes. and MT. and Mrs Porteous and child of Hart ford were calling on friends in town Sunday.
 Big Squash Yield.
 W. H. Kneeland planted six hills of Hubbard squesh last spring and has harvested 10 squashes weighing 15S pounds, an average of nearly Is pounds The heaviest weighed IS 1-2 pounds and the smallest 10 1-2.
 Governor HoIcomb'S message re- garding the thirty five million cam- paign for Y. M. c. A. war work was read from the pulpit Sunday.
 H. w. Porter was chosen delegate from the Columbia Congregational church to the State Conference of Congregational Churches, held at Mid dletown Tuesday and Wednesday,.
 Candy Pull.
 There was a candy pull at Yeo- mans hall last Saturday evening un- der the management of Mrs. Mary Hutchins for the benefit of the Go lumbia Equal Franchise League. The admission was 10 cents and net pro- cceds about sS.
 William M. Wolff is making inn provements on his barn enlarging it, cement stables, swing stanchions, etc.
 Through the courtesy of H. W. Por- ter. Rev. T. N. Owen, l.. E. Winter and J. P. Little accompanied him to Middletown Wednesday and attended
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
LIBERTY HILL
Ruby Wedding Anniversary-visit from Rev. E. O.. Mead.

Mrs J. Henry Clarke has made two weeks visit with her brother, Herman Strong, and family, in Ansonia.
 Getting Y. M. c. A Contributions.
 G.. B. Dimon and John Clarke are getting contributions for the Y. M. c. with suitable and proper recrea tion and entertainment.
 The C. F. society held a social at the hall Friday evening"
 Mrs. James Williams and six chill dren of Hartford are guests of Mrs. Davoll. rtt
 Married Fcrty Years.
 MT. and Mrs. J. George Clark passed their fertieta wedding. anniversary Wednesday.
 Charles H. Learned of Mansfield Center was the guest of MT. Learned's cousin, J. George Clark, Wednesday.
 Visit from Former Pastor.
 Rev. Elwel1 O.. Mead former pas tor here,- now of Cornwall, came and stayed over Monday night at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. George Clark. MT. Con gregationa1 conference in Middle town Tuesday and Wednesday.
 The Red Cross met with Mrs. O. ". Gurley Thursday afternoon. '
 Mrs. Frank Dayon was in Hartford
 MT and Mrs Arthur Fuller of New London were week end guests at Cal mere, the home of Mir. F'uller's cousins. MT. and Mrs. Milo Davol1. MT. and Mrs. Fuller attended church here
 Mrs. Saul WachteT leaves Saturday next for two weeks. visit in New York. MT. and Mrs Robert Goodrich were week end guests of the formers brother. Charles Goodrich. and his sis ter. Mrs. Winthrop Davoll.
 Sergeant J. Earl, James was here Sunday and attended church. He is located at Camp Devens
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Warren of Boston were here the first of the week as guests of Mrs Warren's cousin Mrs. Elmer CapIes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
WHY WOMEN
 DREAD OLD AGE

Don't worry about old age. Don't way when you are getting on in years. Keep your body in good condition. 1ni you can be as hale and helr.yl Iif your evary one will. be glai to see yon-
 The kidneys and bia tleE arc the clean and in proper working condition, Drive the. poisonousr wastes from the. lions. Take GOLD, sMED.AIks Haar.em Oil Capsules riodicaliv anS< you will in perfect working. order. Your spir- it's will be enliyened. yoar Elnuscles more the look of youth and health.
 There is only. one guaranteet brand of Haarlen Oil Capsules. GOLD =lIESD- AL There are many fax as ofs the mar. ket. Be sure you geT. thr Original GOLD MEDAL Imported Haarlem Oil ssapsules They are shc only reliable, . - --le by all first-cIasss druxEists..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
PLAINF'IELD
Louis krauss EnIists-Jesse Ritsood Made Chief Engineer and Manager of Electric Company.


 Ovila Mitchell. .s stationed at Fort Terry, issssp&nding 7a short furlough at his home here.
 Miss Irenei Smith from the nurses training school, Bacltus hospital, spent Sunday at her home here.
 Another Boy Enlists.
 Louis I<rauss; whose home is in this village but is employed in Brook Iyn., N. Y., left Sunday for New York where he enlisted in the naval re- serves as a. yeonaP. He. is the sec end member of, the Family to be in, the service. his brother Christopher being stationed at Camp DeXeps.
 Louis Laceurise. a private stationed al camp in New Jersey. spent five hours at his home here Sunday. He was granted a short leave. of absence, giving him just time enough to come home. arfiNinethere at 10 o'clock a m. and leaving at B D. m. Sunday, so as to be present at revellie Monday morn ing.
 Jesse ERitgood Advsnoe5. <. Jesse Bitgood, for the past seven years first assistant engineer at the Plainffeld Electric company has been appointed manager and chief engineer to fill the vacancy caused by the res ignation of Frederick Blakely who fir ished work at the plant Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
COLUMBIA
Miss Costello Gives Timely Food Dem- cnstration-Over Twice the Allotted Number of Pledge Cards Signed- Candy Pull for Suffrage Benefit.

The demonstration given by Miss Costello of the Holland County Farm Bureau at Yeomans' hall Friday af- tcrnoon of last week under the aus- pices of the local committee on home economics, was well attended, more than 50 being present. Miss Costello was introduced by Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch, chairman of the cdnmittee Miss Costello gave practical demon- strations. how to save foodstuffs She demonstrated how to prepare Rye mun1ns, oatmeal mullins and war cake. These foods were prepared, baked and sampled by all present. Leaflets and pamphlets containing many recipes for preparing war foods were distributed q number from Willin1antic and other towns were present. The following comprise the local committee on home economies: Mrs. Welch. chairman, Mrs F. F. Lyman. vice chairman; Mrs L. F. Winter. Mrs. T. G. Tucker, Mrs. Mary Hutchins, Mrs. J. N. Clarke. Mrs C. A. Holmes, Mrs. J. A. Isham.
 Patriotic Signing of Pledge Cards.
 The Hoover food drive recently, made in this place resulted in secur- ing more than double the number of pledges allotted to Columbia The aI- lottment was 100 and 230 were se-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
BALTIC
British American War Relief Fund
 Reports for Last Month-knitters Needed on Sets to Be Forwarded to

The Baltic branch of the British American war relief fund announces that the proceeds of the last month are as follows: SIP and seven pairs of socks; for this nonth.s S22. The money is to. be spent for wool for knitting.
 The committee would be very glad to receive aid from any lady who is willing to offer her services in help ing to knit sweaters, .,scarfs or. socks. which are sao4- needed by the shoys who. are in training at the different camps. Wool will sbe furnished sto any lady who will apply to Mrs. Matthew Bailey or Mrs. John Hinchliffe. secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

village, as he made all bicycle riders after sundown purchase light or keep off the streets, and has abolished punch Boards for a. while. Had he not gone too far, he might have been able to have kept up the good work without being detected.
 At Jewett City Dance.
 Moosup people attending the dance h. eldin Jewett City Saturday evening Gladys Moran, Rossie Jordan. Clara Moran and Everett Dawson
 Mrs. J. C. Col1onan spent the week end with relatives in F'itchburg.
 Mr.. and Mrs. w. Dana Potter of Jewett City spent Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. Q. w. Potter.
 Army Led in Contest.
 At the contest between the Army and Navy forces at the Methodist church Sunday the Army was victori- mileage, however, still shows the Navy in the lead by 1S5 miles.
 Ruth Hatfield, who recently went to the Day Kimball hospital, Putnam to undergo an operation for appendicitis, has returned to her home in the Amy vile district.
 Miss Blanche Mathieus and Miss Eva Bertrand and MT. and Mrs. Hem ry Valiant ,motored to Putnam Satur- day
 Dens Frenette, Arthur Messier and George. Berger of Camp Devens spent a short furlough al their homes here
 Erwin Brouillard is seriously i'll with pneumonia at his home on Church street.
 Arthur zercier and Middle, Eudore, Adrian Fabian Zercier motored 70 Putnam Saturday.
 Birthday Cards Going to France. z The Epworth league is making ar engagements to send Harold Williams a shower of birthday cards. Everyone interested is being asked to send MT. Williams. a card soon, as his, birthday is on the 21st of December and con siderable time must be. allowed for mail to get to the boys in France. His. address is Private Harold C.. Williams, Co. B. 1O1st M. G. E., 18th Div, U. S A.. Am. Exp'y Forces, C. P. NJ, New York.
 Gets His Gail
 Felix Wakely, who enlisted in the naval reserves about six months ago, and was sent to his home here to be ready to answer call on 4S-hour mo- tice, has just received his summons and leaves today Tuesday, for the navy yard. Other local young men enlisted about the same time as MT. .Wakely., but were called within a. month after enlistment
 Louis Deforge, who recently broke
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
MOHEGAN

Sunday morning at 113o there will be communion and baptizing sat the church. FA
 The ladies are planning to give q supper and entertainment at the church for the benefit of the Red Cross. si5t l. Miss Loretta Fielding of Lyme wa caller in this place Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

the State Conference of Congrega- tional Churches. The trip was made in MT. Porter's automobile.
 Votes $1o. to Red Cross.
 The local grange has voted to give $10 for Red Cross Christmas work. The W. S.. $. E. Ladies' club gave a whist at Yeomans' hall Thursday eve ming. The proceeds were for the Red Cross Refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

The bigS steam road roller engaged in the construction of the new roadbed in Broad street was heavier than one of the granite slabs over the brook near the postoffice could withstand. When the slab broke one of the rear rollers sank almost to the hub With the aid of hydraulic jack the big machine was lifted and went back on solid ground under it's own power. This work was accomplished by street em- ployes of the town under the direction of Supervisor Coy. But just to see to it that the job was done right q crowd assembled and nearly every one had something to say to the best way. of getting the road roller out nf it's. predicament. The assemblage in ciuded lawyers, doctors, policemen, bankers, paving cutters ma cfiniStS. 1anitors and merchants representing s almost every line of business in West erly. There was also quota of chauneurs and gentlemen of leisure. The source, the direction and outlet of that brook, almost from it's discov- cry, were matters of discussion as I side line.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
RED GROSS SEALS AT WESTERLY

Distribution Committee Headed by Mrs. Edward B. Coy (Ruth Lord,) Formerly of Norwich-Frends Who Trespass Hunting Grounds of Walter Taylor Get Warm Reception-Turnbull Summer Home Watch Hill Entered-Sargent Manslaughter Case Assigned for Trial Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

his arm while attempting to crank an automobile, is getting along we'll and will be able to haye his arm }tallen, out of the sling in N;Itcouple of weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

Camp Devens. who acted aueerly and was taken into, custody by the West
 erly police. was discharged Monday and his fare paid to New London by wanted to get to Hartford and was without funds. but if he could be helped to New London he would raise the balance of the fare from a friend in that city. the commander at Camp Devens Chief
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

Brown ascertaIned that King was rightly in possession of the discharge papers and that his discharge was given him on account of chronic alco- holism. When King was discharged he wa5 given his civilian clothes and was supposed to turn in his uniform. This he did not do, and Chief Brown was asked to secure this government property. King wore the army shoes, which were cut and broken, and alsc wore an army shirt. These the chief did not disturb. King says he deliv- cred the rest of the uniform to the office of the department of justice in Boston
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20
The ease of Miss Alice Sargent of 1 Watch Hill and Broo!sIine, Mass,

charged with mansla ughter by causing the death of Copne1ius Shea, acaddio. aged fl, by running him down with her automobile. near the entrance to the golf grounds. on the Watch Hill road. last summer, has been assigned for, trial in the superior court at Kingston next Thursday. The jury will be selected and before testimony is taken the jurors, with the judge and attorneys in the case. will come to Westerly and visit the Site of the fla tality.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

village. as he made all bicycle riders after sundown purchase light or keep off the -.streets. and has abolished punch Boards for a while. Had he not gone too far, he might have been able to have kept up the good work without being detected
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-20

Mrs. J. Henry Clarke has made two weeks visit with her brother, Herman Strong, and family in Ansonia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
R. E.-sALE OR EXCHANGE

1909 LOCUST ST.
Handsome modern 4story brownstone DWELL
ing, fitted for professional Offices: low price.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Beautiful Groom House

TWO CHOICE plots o: ground In Yeadon bor-
ough Del. Co, on Baily ave-, opposite Holy
Cross Cemetery, 1jON22O and 2o0x22o to Elder
ave In rear: sewer. curb sidewalk and mac
adamized street; will divide. cash needed
II built on. BOX 57a2 Olney q. O.-
LESTER ard Ess!ngton lots for sale. J. B. Nc
CONNEl1. t15 =. 10th.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
,IsOO-sa4oo-sssoO

,,r,upIArE Poss.; VERY EASY TERMS
BeSeriy s. rooms: stable; stable lot ,d75. ,ds9sd75.
rrai,nsswood II rooms tphotoi lot 6Oxl2O
up. PETERS SON. 80s CHESTNUT ST.
S,opGAN HEIGHTS, on the Delaware. adjacent
~ Riverton golf links; within so min. OF City
Hall Phila.: new Colonial home with every
r'rare opportunity Can be seen any day.
oliver g. Reely Co, 1870 Main St. Myk.
aEAIJTIFUL HOME HADDONFIELD
10 rnoms sleeping porch fireplace, tiled bath
water heat; lot 65x1e5;. is fruit trees; ele.
fs!TsfEiR fpsnTERs see SON S COS cHEsiNGT sf. Phila.
wooDagEys JGs NILE NILES OUT
For best property all classeA.
. ~ l. Wiiixins IA Cooper a.. Woodbury.. n. }.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
FOR RENT-FURNIsHED
GER MANTOWS

i2-RooM HoUSE--so. EXPOSURE
Lawn, front, side and rear; also shade; CON
Nenient 20 queen Lane and Wayne Junction
$40 MO. FOR Or 4 MONTHS e
G. p. PETERS a roN sos cHEsfNuT ST.
fprp. house, 8 bedrooms. 4
baths, cho'ce iocatioII, open surroundings, from
Asy 10 20 ott 4 so reath Gtn 1908 ",
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
GFRMANToWN

s45 UPWARD mode-n convenient tc traip ,r
Germantown ave. cars
A. s. TOURISON 7Oia Boyer St
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16

WEST PHILADELPHIA

l70t WALNUT S1.--Desirabh offices toi pnysi.
clans etc, heat light janitoi service furnish
ed. Apply ths Pennu Go. 51I Chestnut st
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Frnnkford
FpANKFoRD HOMES
BUILDING SITES
.cuwriTZER. 444a FRANKFORT AVE.
Oak Lane
soo.oi NORRIS BUILDING

~ eTtt T.--Semidetached dwelling, porch
Wle roorns built-in bookcase and mirror.
fruni' vs r6robe; front, side and back yards;
", Sc, a. 4 TPoWERS Co. &c S 18th st
rTsACpIFICE 1O-room stone house. H.. W.
Will, ass and electricity. garage; lot 1ON120;
.sld three years ago Tor Soooo' r. W. BIddle.
isSl n. 9th hst--.--------.., ct
,-os ~ sTH-Double house, 10 rooms hard.
Wv 4 eoors hot water heat. 9oN2OO fruit.
wwTDRREiL 555 n. 17th.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Lower Merton Realty Co.

BRYN MAwR-Mansion and stable one acre OF
ground, Lincoln Highway; excellent loca-
tion. Near station. Must sell at once. Will
sacrifice for quick sale.
NJ GA. Ledger Central.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
REAL EsTATE-sALE OR RENT
PENNSYLVANIA SJnJRBAN

CGNWiD--Ftve ninutes' walk from station: IL
rooms, baths 4 open firepaces, gas and
electric: stable, garage. fine garden: acres
ground. Inquire 1926 Spruce vt.