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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
WILIISTON.

There will be no services at the Me-
thodist Church next Sunday on account
of the pastor being absent.-Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. Martin. who have been spend
Ing two months in the city. returned
to there home here Saturday. Mr.. Mar
tin has Job in the city going In each
day-The Rev. H. G. Banks and family
will not return until next Week.-Mrs.
Adelia Brownell is stopping with her
sister. Mrs. Carrie Morrill,. at their old
home here.--Isabelle Porter. who has
been i'll with german measles. has re-
covered and is attending school as
usual-Little Clifford, son of Mr.. and
Mrs Brown, is ill.-There was a supper
and dance at Woodmen's hall last Fri
day night. the proceeds going to the
Red Cross.-Mrs. Emma Bliss, who spent
the fall and winter with her sister in
South Peachuns, returned Sunday,
opening her house here for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Pratt from Bur-
lington were guests of Mrs. Grant Miles
Sunday-Mrs. Otis Don, who has been
i'll. is much better.-Mrs. F. A. Beach,
who has been the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. A. o. Porter. the past week. na.
returned to Waterbury Center.-Elmer
Crane and his brother Verne. from New
York State were In town recently.-The
ladies of the williston Red Cross will
meet at Universalist hall for work
Thursday afternoon, the 25th. and each
Thursday thereafter. 1t is hoped there
will be a good attendance.
The cleaning" campaign for Liberty
bonds conducted by the boy scouts Of
America will be held from April q to May
a. They work at the request Of Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary McAdoo. and
for "loye of country"
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SWANTON

The funeral of Mrs. David Currie was
held at the house yesterday afternoon. the
Rev F. A. Woodwork officiating. She
died Friday morning Of heart failure,
having been in failing health for several
weeks Mrs. Currie was born in Swanton
70 years ago and had always resided here.
Her father was Benjamin Pervier. She
leaves a husband and one son, Ray S.
Currie of this place. and a sister. Mrs.
L. C. Bordo of Spencer. Mass.-Mrs. a. f.
Carr has purchased the tenement house
next to her own residence and is repairing
it.-Samuel Lord. now of Stoughton.
Mass. is in town for few days. His son,
Corporal Leonard Lord. was killed in
action in France April "a. MI. Lord had
resided In Swanton 10 years. but moved
to Massachusetts a few months ago.
George Micha. who has been visiting rela-
tives In town. has returned to Windsor
Locks. Conn.--Mrs. A. Ingalls, is seriously
i'll with pneumonia and her daughter
Margaret. who has been passing the win
ter in Alberta, has been called home
Leon Stearnes, who has been In town on a
furlough, has returned to Cambridge,
Mass.
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Grand Isle County.
ALBURG

Miss Harris of Boston is in town, train
ing for the Red Cross play. Fun at An
Entertainment Bureau" which will be
given at Lockwood's hall Tuesday eve
ming, April 30. and Wednesday evening.
May Nv. o. Morton is spending a few
days In Buffalo, n. Y.-Mrs. Burnell Good
sell of Rouses Point, ~ v. spent Sunday
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. \.
Cheeseman.-Luke Langlcis who has
tCentiAuel oA uaSc fOur.l
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FLETCHER.

Perley Pilbin is suffering with badly
sprained arm.-O. G. Carpenter Of Essex
Junction is business visitor in town.
Ira Green was in Jeffersonvile Tuesday,
where he set up new white enamel
DeLaval separator which he sold w. f.
Hunt-Schools in town commenced Mons
day.-John Miller and family are in Bur-
lington for few days while theii little
son is at the hospital for an operation.
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WEST MILTON.

Miss Mildred Blake was married April
IS to Or. w. Campbell of st. Adams. The
marriage ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Father Paquette after which
a reception was given at the home of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Blake.
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FRANKLIN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Winslow Powell
of Burlington announce the engagement
of their daughter. Anna Leona, to Sergt.
Harold Wallace Hackett of the U. S.
aviation section of tie Signal Corps.
Kelley Field, Texas. Mr.. Hackett was
formerly the assistant treasurer OF
Berea College at Berea, KY, where Miss
Powell is the superintendent of the COL
lege hospital
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SHELDON.

public meeting to further the Liberty
Loan campaign is to be held here Friday
evening in w. C. Marsh's hall. at eight
O'Clock. Senator Martin S. Villas of Bur-
lington will speak.--The dance which
was given in w. c. Marsh's hall last Fri
day evening was largely attended. about
40 couples were present-Horace Riley,
who has been employed in Connecticut, is
now visiting his mother. Mrs. Hattie
Riley. of this place.-Cecil Batchelder
spent last Sunday in Enosburg Falls.-C.
l.. Klttell did some repairing on his farm
buildings in Fairfield last week.-Most all
the farmers around here have gathered
their buckets as the sugaring season is
over. Some state that their amount of
sugar this year was about the same as
last year.
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consisting of silver, cut glass, linen. etc,
which were left to start them on lifes
Journey,
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BINGHAMVILLE.

Mrs Charles Thomas and Mrs. John
Casavant are ill-Mr. and Mrs Govt
Tinker and daughter visited In ST. Adams
last week.-Mr and Mrs. ]. T. SpauldnS
of Cloverdale are visiting relatives in
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RICHFORD.

Richford's subscriptions to the third
Liberty Loan already total nearly S1N00o.
or about $4,000 more than the towns allot-
ment.-McKenzie B. Rounds, who recentiv
took the civil service examination for
clerkship In the war department At Wash,
ington. went to that city last week To
take up his new duties Mrs. Rounds
Will remain with her mother. Mrv. Derby.
Tor the personalities Grace n. Gofr went
to Montreal last Friday. where she will
visit among friends for few day~-
George f. Brewer. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George E. Brewer. who is employed "a
clerk in the Office of the United FNru;t
company. arrived here Friday for a few
days visit with his parents.-Mr and
Mrs. j. NJ. Robb Of IntervaIe avenue "a
Gently received letter from their son
Ralph. who is a wireless operator IN .
U. s. transport ship and has lust re-
turned from trip to France. The letter
was mailed at New Orleans and beside.
telling of the writer's good health de-
scriDes the overseas trip. The shin tn
which Mr.. Robb is attached left a. south
ern port January % and Joined a Acct
OF IS other vessels, which were escortaa
by warships on the voyage to France
Inc trip over was rough one because
OF terrinc storms. and one Of the trans.
ports was sunk. with small loss of life
a'r. Robb expects to sail AGAIN o.,
+ rance as soon as his ship t.lss on a
cargo.-Mrs. Donald James is teaching in
the Enosburg Falls high school owing to
the illness of the principal of the school,
Mr. and Mrs. William Biuet Of Cowans-
vile, Que. are visiting at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thayer.-Mrs Harry
0. Powers is in Bakersfield. called there
by the illness of her mother. Mrs Cowan
Alden Sears has sold his farm in this
place to William Donlon.-The Hon. F.
w. McGettrick of Boston has been Sc
cured to deliver the Memorial day address,
Percy Shangraw, who is in Camp at
Spartanburg. S. c.. is visiting at the homo
of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f. Shan
grave. A. Powell attended the G. A. r..
encampment in Burlington last week.
Mrs Fidelia Wright. aged sc years and
nine months. died of senile decay at the
home of her sister. Mrs. Ashley Curtis,
Tuesday. April 16. Mrs. Wright had lived
in East Richford until about eight months
ago, when she came to live at the home
of her sister. She Is survived by three
sisters, Mrs. Lydia Stanhope Of Isle La
Motto. Mrs. F. S. Wright of West Derby
and Mrs. Ashley Curtis of this place;
also by one granddaughter. Mrs. Ala
Herrick of Vineland. n. ]. Mrs. Wright
was a daughter Of the late Gideon and
Adelire Barrett Hendrix of this place.
church at East Richford Friday at
two o'clock and the burial was in tho
family lot in the East Richford cemetery
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SHELBURNE.


village after a long period of i'll health
which eliminated in an attack Of
erysipelas which In his weakened condi-
VIiet was for over % years member of
the firm Of Tracy & Van Vliet of Shell
burne and later the president Of the
Holton Hardware company of Burlington.
Also for many years director in the
Vermont Shade Roller company and his
fine business and executive ability COM
bined with his known integrity and fear
less execution of purpose made him n
frequent arbiter as referee In and out of
court cases.
Mr. Van Vliet was Of very genial
disposition with a good word for all. a.
ways ready to do kindness and his ever
ready wit brought cheer and smiles to
all who enjoyed his acquaintance. He was
a member of the Methodist Church. of
which he was trustee at the time of
his DEATH In political matters he was a
strong factor. always aligning himself
with that which was for the greatest good
for the community In which he lived. The
survivors of his immediate family are his
widowed wife. a son. Lewis Of Shelburne.
and daughter. Mrs. Sidney Claflin Of
Charlotte.
The funeral Of Cyrus p. Van Vliet
was held Monday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock at the Methodist Church and was
attended by a large gathering. The Rev.
A. j. Hutchinson officiated at a prayer
service at the house at two o'clock and
at the church. DR.. Norton and Mrs.
Perry Russell sang two selections. Lead.
Kindly Light" and Beautiful Isle of
Somewhere" The bearers were Judge
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SOUTH BURLINGTON

The Lend-a-Hand Circle OF the Kings
Daughters is have a poverty social FRI
day evening at the home Of Mrs. Eliza
Sherwin on Fourth street.-Mr. and Mrs.
w. w. Aldrich have received word Of the
safe arrival in France of their son. Ralph.
Mrs. Ezra Hoag. who has been quite i'll
with throat trouble. is slowly gaiNing.
This town is being canvassed for the Lib
erty Loan.
Mrs. Jason c. Prior received work of
the safe arrival of her husband. Corp.
Jason c. Prior in France.
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MILTON BORO.

George Taylor was in st. Adams Mon
day.-Mildred Evarts of st. Adams spent
the week end at r. Il. Bullocks.-NIrs.
Nelson Elwood and two daughters spent
the weekend in this place.--IIarry Rich
ards was in Morrisville the first of the
week.-Mrs.. John Richards and daughter,
Helen. and Mrs. Ward Richards spent a
few days in St. Adams last week.-Mr.
and Mrs. John Cameron and daughter,
Dora. spent Sunday and Monday at Hog
Island.-Mrs. Ernest Elmer and sons spent
Sunday at West Georgia. Mr. and Mrs.
George Taylor were in West Milton
April IS to attend the reception of MIR.
and Mrs. Campbell at +. r. Blakes
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WESTFORD

Ralph Wiley and Laura Wither-
wax were married at the home Of
the BRIDES parents Wednesday after
noon, April II. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. w. w. White
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley will live in the Ma
omber house now owned by Edgar and
Roswell Grow.
A very pretty wedding occurred at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Wither-
wax Wednesday afternoon April II. when
their daughter. Helen. was united In mar
rage to Ralph A. Wiley by the Rev.
w. w. White. The house was prettily
decorated with evergreens. At the sound
of the wedding march played by Mrs.
White, the bridal party entered the parlor.
where they were united in marriage under
an arch of running pine. The bride was
attended by the groom's sister. Miss
Myrtle Wiley. and the best man was the
brides brother. Halsey Witherwax. The
bride was gowned In light blue crepe de
chene trimmed with silk chiffon and the
bridesmaid wore corn colored silk. After
the wedding ceremony the company 70.
II. tired to the dining ROOM whore good things
in abundance awaited them. The respect
and esteem In which the young pair were
hAiA Vas shown by the many presents
The Washington times., 1918-06-08
Automobile Camping

past wears there has been s+oERs N
the fraternity Of The %S!O. This 6 Ss 4' 81 ' es mo-
toTing with esmpnr The freedom nom convention life
brings the opportunity to travel Is s a h d s hut
b comfortable while camping difficult unless enc is az ezpsnSfa
ton problems Few words motor canning a ana
year this most exhiiarating Of ali sports,
the car tS ON F PiSg e T ereSoe limit to the Weight that
be carried and the equipment not be too bulky carrying space
5 Is s ssn here sSs
almost o mo limit n the yGFf OF an5 s S ]
9Rs b sp sSoS sa 1P and rods ''
9neJ for I n to oD U side Of the raised tor are on the market
WHICH the tourists step down into the beds There are number 81 ~
work Of the the body of the converted into sleeping
Vehicle hinged that they may opened very comfort
over the body Of this auxiliary vehicle and the sides
s2gs Sd cost o n'S m'.i Oo np to
With the shelter provided for the next thought will be WHERE to
are The folding cots which so made as to fold and roll up into
@py rbber which blown up with the tire pump and
age Somewhat @ than s25 Special automobile beds Utilizing
the running boards the head Of the bed and firmly stakes
in the matter of his bed be much of syare his pOebOOk will
With living amodations provided for the thought will be
Camp kitchen kits available in endless variety There are stoves
pacse hat taxes e oo@ aDd Weighs es Yet the most
Of bread and roasting fowls It is good Dian to carry in addition
the Singular camp stove which by the way burns #SG am SHSr
number of varieties and they extremely practical their ultimate
value appearing the night when have pitch with
out single stick of dry wood in
The question of which prepare the food solved
by ngenusy designed utensils that made with removable handles
that they be nested take the smallest possible amount Of
typical cooking a little
on the car and weighs only ten twelve pounds
provided the food
TO Camp table kits furnish the These be had
of eaboratenes
white
bottles salt and pepper shakers usually
hamper which makes packing when being broken
of these luncheon kits from
odng the number of people provided for and material
the utensils made
The question of what to carry one that the newcomer in camping
circles hnds difficulty solving The temptation is to load the with
provisions supplies that could really
with about pound Of butter tight
needed ordinary tCy
ordinary supplies vegetables bread
but the feser when obtained
OF
unexpected little chocolate and of condensed milk may prove
useful occasion; the experienced
camper always travels light
Those interested in motorists camping
tate to write to this department for particulars much nfoa
ton possible about what
TO be accommodated the
be glad to outline needed equipment. prices, you
The Washington times., 1918-06-08

have been giving their entire attention
10 speed with no thought Of how
quickly a stop can be made.
It Is time to put on the brakes,
says Mr.. Younger. The national brake
inspection movement, which has the
Endorsement OF leading Automobiles,
police officials. and Government ex-
perts, will accomplish much good II
II does nothing more than call the
attention OF motorists to the neces-
sity Of a regular inspection Of their
brakes.
In fast rail traffic, both with the
steam railroads and electric trains,
the first requisite. says Mr.. Younger,
e the rapidity with which the engine
can stop. This point is exemplified
by the eNactness with which the New
York subway trains come to a dead
stop. The engineers in charge Of
these trains know to the fraction OF
foot where they must apply their
brakes.
The Washington times., 1918-06-08
LoSse stud Bolt

Loco stud Bolt
Il sometimes happens that in tak
ing of the valve cover plate one OF
the studs may slip out and the loss
will not be discovered. This leaves
an opening into. the intake passage
and the leak will prevent the suction
through the carbureter neeoe0 70
draw the fuel into the cylinders.
Dry hearings
One cause Of insufficient lubrica-
tion in the bearings is found in "o-
Etructions in the grooves in the bear
ing holder. Sediment often collects in
these grooves so that they cannot per-
form their appointed function OF cat
ryinE Iubricating oil TO the bearing
surfaces An excess OF graphite II
that be used with the oil sometimes
produces this condition.
Uan0tieed Leaks.
In summer when the heat causes
rapid evaporation Of gasoline cny
leaks. in the fuel line often escape
discovery. In some cases this VIII
be enough TO account for a sudden
cutting down OF the mileage per gal
lon. SO in cases where the relative
mileage shows sudden drop, it is
well to inspect the fuel line for sinai!
leaks. -Ea
Hose Protector.
OH is the deadly enemy Of rubber.
It Is a good plan to protect the inlet
hose from the radiator TO the pump
from the effects OF oil. by giving Il a
coat OF shellac and then a couple OF
LAYERS Of tape and shellac over that.
The sheIlac prevents the oil soaking
through and getting at the rubber.
Garage Light.
A very satisfactory light for use in
the garage may be made by cutting
the side out OF an empty metal can OF
the Sort that metal polish comes in.
which has a screw Top. A case OF this
kind obviates glare and also affords
protection to the glass bulb. BY run
ming Q layer OF solder in the bottom
Of the can to give it weight, II. makes
q stand for the light. which can be
conveniently used on the workbench.
Clean Plugs.
Many car owners do not realize the
Importance Of keeping the spark plugs
clean. The point OF theSplug seldom
need cleaning, but grease and mineral
dirt do accumulate on the exterior and
interior OF the porcelain, so that sne
current passes that way instead Of
jumping the gap as is intended. The
plugs should be kept clean, or igni-
ton troubles will result.
The Washington times., 1918-06-08
PRACTICAL PARAGRAPHS
OF Interest to Owners of Automobiles

Gear Noises.
Most OF the ais OF the motor car
arc indicated BY audible symptoms.
weaving noise in the diftsrential
case may be taken as an indication
that the master bevel gear OF the
unit is running out OF alignment A
slight catch, which occurs several
times during each revolution OF the
driving wheels, is the sign OF ship
ped tooth in the drive shaft piniOn or
ring gear. Q
Ford CyIInder-head Plate.
Ford owners should be very caretul
in removing the cylinder-head, not 10
dent or otherwise injure the large
gasket After this gasket has been
removed. both sides should he -arC-
fully cleaned and then painted with a
solution OF gum sheIla> dissolved in
R,cohol, just before Il il returned 20
its place. In replacing the cylinder
head, the bolts should be firmly tight
ened and the engine should be run
until the metal is thoroughly warmed
Up and then the bolts can be given
another tightening all around.
Adjusting vibrator Coils.
In cases here excessive current con-
sumption develops in connection with
vibrator coils. the condition v-ill prob
ably be found to be Re u excessive
tension on the vibrator springs. The
spring adjustment should be loosened
until missing develops in the m :or
and then frightened until the engine
begins. firing regularly again. When
the tension is frightened beyond iris
point. excessive consumption results.
The New Car.
This is the time of year when own
ers OF new cars need to be reminded
that more harm may result to the We
hicle in-the first 500 miles OF run
ming than in all the rest of its life.
After the car has been run a couple
Of hundred miles, the driver should go
over it and take Up slack in bolts and
bearings Pistons Should have excess
sivs lubTications during the early
wearing in period. The universal
points must be kept fully fabricated
during the early running OF the car.
stitch at this time save not nine.
but nineteen.
Rusted On.
Two parts OF iron or steel that have
become rusted firmly together may be
separated by soaking them for several
hours in a mixture OF one-third lubri-
eating oil and two-thirds kerosene.
The Washington times., 1918-06-08
Owners
Service
Department

DO you thihk that much harm IL
dnRe hy the eaTbuFstoT taking in dirt
sRd dust through the air intske9 on
my car the air intake is IN . place
where IL takes IN . lot o. dust thrown
uP, and As there is no undsTpsR It Is
hard 10 keep II out.-A. Simpson.
Road dust Is said TO cause an sD-
pTsCiabls deposit % carbon. have
not conducted any experiments 10
prove this 70 be fact Dust, how
ever, 10 not q good thing for the car
burstsT nor for the engine, n u Is
drawn IN. In tractors this very thing
10 avoided 10 prevent injury TO the
Internal parts BY abrasive substs noes
being drawn into the engine Aasch
piece Of flexible tubing 10 the car
buFstsr air intake and run this
through the dash 20 that clean air
from tho drivers side Of the dash Is
drawn in.
The Washington times., 1918-06-08
MOTOR TRUCKS
BIG AID TO TEXAS
CATTLE RAISERS

Texas owes a debt to the meteor
truck. II 1t were not for the thou
sands OF trucks owned BY Texas far
mers, cattle would iie BY the tens Of
thousands. according to hgures com.
piled BY state officials.
Trucks are used for hauling feed
from railroad stations TO the cattle
ranches. and in many cases trucks
take the place Of railroads in hauling
long distances. In periods OF long
drouth. water Is hauled TO the thirst
ing cattle, and many ranehmen have
been known TO transport their cattle
by truck from the dry areas 70 green
pastures.
There 10 hardly a cattle ranch or
farm In Texas that does not have
four or Ave trucks. The small truck,
from one to two tons capacity. has
proved itself OF greatest utility.
Our Boys will Junk the JunkeFs
IT,
The Washington times., 1918-06-08
.DWSESAUTOISTS
TO GIVE BRAKES
MORE ATTENTION

''Pick up" getaway" and dash"
are the most familiar terms to the
everyday motorist or truck driver.
according TO John J. Younger. super
visor of engineering motor transport
division, War Department. With the
demands Of modern day life. motorists
The Washington times., 1918-06-08
Do You Belong at Heart the Fraternity of Motor Gyp
YouNe NopeF O

Here being flooded. There Is no
needle valve adjustment, only an air
pipe, and l don't know where the gas
would leak fFom.-R- 7. Olsen.
In all probability the float mocha
nism 10 not working properly because
OF . worn float valve or dirt on the
valves. This would keep the valve on
It's seat and let gasoIsns run into the
bowl when Il should not The needle
will have 10 be ground TO ~ its seat
Would a thsrmOstat stop the over
heating OF the engine? Mine over
heats ell the time. and the fan seems
10 work fine. the ignition - all right,
and the carbon il removed.-P. Tren-
men.
4 theFmOstst will not help to cool
your motor. IL helDI 70 keep IL work
ing a. is best temperature When
the engine IL hot the thsrmostat valve
j. wide opsB. letting a. much water
IS possible pass. II the waller boiIs
the thsrmOstst cannot help matters.
why not md out nrEt II the water
is al right Is the radi-
ator eloEged with sediment in the
lower tank7 How about the mixture.
valve timing. excess oil. etc.