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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
FIND WELLS RIVER GIRL.

Melvin Coburn OF Wells River. father
Of Mabel Coburn, the 15-year-old Woods
vile girl who disappeared from the home
Of Mrs. d. Gibson some time Saturday
night leaving a note to her parents to the
effect that she had drowned herself and
leaving pair of her shoes on the bank Of
the Connecticut river to corroborate her
story. received a telegram last evening
from Bellows Falls, signed by the miss
ing girl which read as follows: Am
working for 81 and board; would like to
stay" The Bellows Falls police noticed
the girl when she alighted from the train
Sunday morning and it Is thought there
is no man in the case. as was at first
feared. If the girl has employment it is
possible her father may allow her to
remain for the time being.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
TO GIVE JULY 4
NEW SIGNIFICANCE
Plans Made to Make 1t Great.
est Ship Launching Day
In History

Washington. May 22.-Every shpyard
in the United States was asked by tele-
graph tonight to speed up production
and make July tho greatest ship launch
ing day in the history of the world. Com
missioner Colby and Charles NJ. Schwab.
director general of the Emergency Fleet
Corporation, will be In San Francisco for
the launching Of nine ships in yards there.
Some OF the vessels will be destroyers
for the navy aand others steamers for
the Emergency Fleet corporation. the
launchings being a significant reminder
of the overseas traffic under convoy which
is playing SO great part in the world
war.
Chairman Hurley is disposed to make
the Liberty launchings" a series Of no.
table celebrations In all yards. as a pecu-
liarly fitting way to commemorate the
signing Of the Declaration Of Independ-
ence. President Wilson may be asked to
participate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT

nouncing that $2,745 had been reached
and no returns were yet in from RAN
dolph Center. 1t Is fully expected
that at least $4,000 will be reached
before the week is over, and the town
may double it's quota. All are inter-
ested and ready to do their best, and
all watching the board. The evening
brought many together at the music
hall--Mrs. Il. w. Kent returned Tues
day from n two weeks visit In Everett
and Boston-Mr. and Mrs. f. II. Ket-
chum, who have been in Gaysvilie,
have returned taking their little
grand daughter with them for a short
stay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
NORTH FAYSTON.

Mrs. Vera McLane has gone to New
Bedford, Mass, to join her husband. who
is working in store in that place.-Mrs.
Eliza Thompson is visiting in Barre for
a few days. Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Nelson were In
Montpelier Saturday from this
town who attended the Red Cross meet
ing in Waitstield Thursday. at which Miss
Florence Cory of Montpelier spoke. were:
Mrs. Katie Boyce. Mrs. Alice Henry, Mrs.
Alice Martin, Mrs. Katie Grandfield, Mrs.
Margaret Griffin and Mrs. Emma Smith,
4 comfort bag is to be sent to Merit
Bragg by the Red Cross of North Fayston
this week. also one to Valentine Corlss.
Merit Bragg enlisted a few days ago and
Valentine Coriss is one of the ones
drafted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
WATERBURY

The Waterbury section OF MARQUIS de
Lafayette Chapter, ID. a. r.. entertained
the members of that chapter at the home
of the chairman. Mrs. Fred T.. Atkins,
Monday afternoon. A large number at
tended. most of the Montpelier ladies
coming by automobile. The business
part Of the meeting occupied much of the
time and the program as arranged by the
local committee consisted OF selections by
the high school Mandolin club, Mrs. Bruce
leading Piano solos by Miss Mary Lease,
instructor In music at Goddard Seminary,
but who was introduced as n waterbury
product: fine paper on Alexander
Hamilton" by DR.. T. j. Allen of the hos
pital staff. A very pretty flag song by
Elizabeth Rublee and priscilla at the
Wheel" in the person of Cornne Somer-
Vile while Mrs. +. l.. Knight read from
1.-THE Courtship of Miles Standish." were
pleasing features. A tea story of colo
NAL times was read by Mrs. Clifton
O'Claire and one of the recent patriotic
songs was rendered by Mrs. b. r. De-
meritt-While working on the Huntley-
Palmer farm Walter Farnham found on
one bunch of clover % four-leaf, six six
leaf and one seven-leaf-cover.-W II.
carroll has sold for G. l.. Moody his 300
acre farm on Jones brook known as the
Heran farm to Carl Stirdenberg of Allen
town. Pa.-Mr. and Mrs. f. r. Whaley
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Whaley In Richmond..-An automobile
marty comprising Mrs. Farnhams broth
or and WIFE: mother and cousin, was at
walter Farnham's on Sunday.-The Wom-
ans Relief Corps at the Center and all
interested will meet Saturday afternoon.
Nav %, to make wreaths and necessary
nrenarations for Memorial day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
FORESTDALE,

e Mrs. Amanda Bodget died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Fanny Carr. May
IS of general debility, aged sc years. She
is survived by. three daughters, Mrs.
Fanny Carr. Mrs. Nettie Scott of
Forestdale and Mrs. Frank Downs of
Arlington. The funeral services were
held at the Wesleyan Methodist Church
Monday afternoon, the Rev. l.. NJ.
Hayes officiating. Interment in Forest
dale Among those to attend the fu-
neral were: Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Downs and daughter and Robert Shuttle
ton Of Arlington, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Hendee, Marcus Carr and Mrs. Archie
Carr of Rutland and Mrs. Gates of
Brandon.-Mr. and Mrs. Claude Weinle
and daughter and Percy Weinle Of Bur-
lington are visiting at Lewis Weinle's.-
Charles Brown has moved from Brandon
to Mrs. Mary Symon's tenements.-
Mrs. Robert Kay and son. Harold. have
returned to Newark N. J.-Mr. and Mrs.
Percy Wood and daughter and Mr.. and
Mrs Vernum Whitcomb Of Rutland
passed Sunday at J. E. Nicklaw's.-The
Ladies' Guild of Grace Church met We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. Edward
King.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
ROYALTON.

All the pupils in village school have
Joined the Junior Red Cross and the Green
Mountain Guards. Everyone has also In
vested in the thrift stamps. -pre-memorial
services are planned for the school on
Wednesday, May. 20, Mt 2:3O p. m.-The
Rev. Levi wild. Mrs. Culver and Mrs
Dutton attended the meeting of Golden
Rule Union Of Christian Endeavor last
Saturday at Chelsea and gave an inter-
esting report Sunday evening.-Charles f.
Black and b. NJ. Hayward Of st. Adams
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23

visited Royalton Tuesday in the interest
Of the Central Vermont railway.--Mrs.
Irene Lobdell Champion Of Rutland
passed through here last Sunday with her
father, Horace Lobdell. a former resident.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Adams and three
children Of West Hartford spent last Sun
day with Mr.. Adams parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joel Adams.-An ''accidental' social
will be held Friday evening at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. o. I. Morse, under the
auspices Of the c. e. S.-The Rev. J. r.
Whitney IL 20 far recovered as to be able
to nrench again last Sunday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
VERMONT NOTES
News Items of the State Gath
cred Here and There.
BABY FALLS TWO STORIES

Katherine Felio, less than three years
old. who was placed some time ago in the
care Of Mrs. John c. Murphy by the Ben
nington court, Daughters of Isabella, fell
from the window Of a second story tene-
ment. striking upon concrete sidewalk.
The child was unconscious when picked
up and a physician who was Immediately
summoned was of the opinion that a
shoulder had been broken. The victim
of the accident was hurried to one of the
Troy, N. Y, hospitals
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
NEWPORT

Plans are being perfected for the war
chest drive next week. Team captains
have been appointed and a meeting will
be held Friday night to district the ter
ritory. On Saturday there will be
monster parade and Mrs. Beatrice Forbeo
Robertson Hale will speak In Lanes
Opra house Saturday evening.-The Rev.
H. B. Rankin, who IL attending the an
nual meeting OF - Northern Baptist
association at ~, n. j.. will
visit his motHt aIe!phla until
May 30.-The Rev. ana A.rs. l.. A. Ed
wards and Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Russell
of Cape Chat. Que, left Tuesday on
motor trip to Willoughby and other
-nintsL ThA Ray. /. A. Edwards Will
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
TO CLIMB MONUMENT.

H. F. Hammond, the steeplejack. has
been engaged by the committee Of the
Bennington Battle monument and His
torical society to paint the masonry OF
the monument He declares that before
the work Is completed he proposes to
stand on the peak of the highest battle
monument in the world"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23

more skin-grafting being done, is never
less doing well and hopes to be home
before very long,. II. Alther was the
delegate to the grand encampment of Odd
Fellows from the local lodge. Others at
tending were Il. Il. Campbell q. f. Averlll
and J. A. Foster. w. Il. Edwards and NJ.
l.. Messer are delegates to the Grand
Lodge and Mrs. Herbert johnson repre-
sents the local Rebekahs at the annual
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
TO SERVE OVERSEAS.

The official board of the Methodist
Church Of Rutland has voted to release
the pastor. the Rev. Dr. George f. Price.
who was nominated by the Boston Y. NJ.
C. A. board for work in France. He will
be given a six months leave Of absence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
vERMoNTERs IN CASUALTY LIS

The army casualty lists issued during
the week include the names OF the fol-
lowing Vermonters. in addition to those
mentioned elsewhere: Giuseppe Vnci of
Fair Haven, died of wounds: Philip
Frost of Bradford. severely wounded;
Carroll Storey Of Newport. severely
wounded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
SHINE

Let Grecian splendors mold in dust.
Let time. the temple art demolish-
But even yet we find we must
Look to the Greeks to give US polish.
Cartoons Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
SMALLPOX IN RUTLAND.

Two cases of smallpox have developed
in Rutland. Several persons were exposed
in one house before the disease was dag
nosed. Children have been excluded from
the houses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23

Private Philip Frost. son of the Rev.
T. p. Frost of Bradford. has been badly
wounded in action In France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23

About 1000 names are on the petition
to he presented to the Rutland school
board to do away with the teaching of
German in the schools.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23

Thursday morning at the Proctor hospital
to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood.-Mrs. Mary
Barber fell and broke her hip last We'd
nesday evening at her home on River
street. This is the third time Mrs. Barber,
who Is In feeble health. has been seriously
injured by a fall.--Mrs. Arthur Ferris
has gone to Montpelier, where she will
remain several days with relatives.
The members of Company c, v. v. NJ,
are ordered to meet this afternoon at one
o'clock at the armory. Captain Walton
OF Montpelier, instructor in small arms,
VIII be present and will observe target
practice which will take place during the
afternoon.-The members are also ordered
to meet at the armory at $3.50 o'clock Sun
day morning, prepared to go to Rutland,
where they will take part in a battalion
Held day which will be held there at the
fair grounds.-The Sons Of Veterans and
the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary are in
vited to attend pre-Memorial day services
at the Methodist Church next Sunday
morning. They will meet at G. A. r. hall
at ten O'Clock In the morning and accom-
pany G. j. Ormsbee Post to the church,
Through an error 1t was stated that w.
ID. Nutting was vice-president of the Citi-
zens' and Soldiers association. The Rev.
Walter Thorpe Is the vlce-president and
Mr.. Nutting Is chairman of the executive
committee.-Marion Tadden, young
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Fadden,
Is seriously Ill at the home Of her parents,
with reumonia.-Mrs. Minnie Hall has
returned to White Plains, n. Y, after
visiting friends here for several days.
There will be a civil service examination
at the high school Saturday. June 20 for
the position of rural mail carrier at Cut
tingsvllle.-The following delegates were
elected to attend the meeting OF the State
Parent-Teacher association which Is to be
held at Rutland next week Tuesday and
Wednesday: Mrs. Alice Sprague, Mrs. r.
II. Button, Mrs. f. e. Kingsley, Mrs. c.
A. June, Mrs. VIC Gipson, Mrs. T. w.
Ray and Mrs. Il. S. Marsh.-The Rich
mond Underwear company has Just re-
ceved from the United States government
shipment of $1,000 yards of cotton cloth
which will be made up into mattress COW
ers for the government.-W II. Tarble
has returned from New York city, where
he has been visiting his son. Henry, who
Is in the army.--The annual meeting Of
the Pansy Circle of the Kings Daughters
was held Tuesday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. r. ]. Williams on Park street and
the following officers we're elected: Lead
err. Mrs. Frank Thomas; secretary, Mrs.
Arthur Hendry: treasurer. Mrs. William
King. -..,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23

Miss G.. Sadie Smith, court reporter for
Windham county eight years, was pre-
scented purse Of gold at reception given
her at the opening Of the present session
at Newfane.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23

Persons in the vicinity Of Rutland have
complained that corn poisoned with
arsenic had been distributed to kill crows
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23

The June term Of Caledonian county
court will open June I at St. Johnsbury
with Judge L. p. Slack presiding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
THIS AND THAT.

Rutland Lodge, F. & A. NJ, observed Its
5Ist anniversary last evening.
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WESTTIELD

Miss Ida Berry, an officer in the Essex
County Training school, Lawrence, Mass,
returns this week after spending fort
night at home.-The Red Cross will sell
ice cream at the church parlors Saturday
enthusiastically party Of 10 motored
to Barton to spend the day with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Watkins. They were Judge and
Mrs. Gilpin. Mrs. Fannie Crosby, Mrs.
Hilliker and son, Mr.. and Mrs. o. w.
Bailey and daughter. Kathleen. Mr.. and
Mrs. f. F. Clark and son. Raymond. Mrs.
H. d. Miller and Miss Minnie Foster
Mrs. Harold Myers of Claremont, N. H.,
came Saturday to spend week with her
mother, Mrs. Dayton Harding.-Levi
Robinson was drawn as one of the petit
Jurors for the May term Of the United
States court held at Windsor this week
and started Saturday. Mrs. Robinson liz
visiting at her home In Barton.-William
Barrett of st. Adams was In town last
week setting monuments for William
Dickson, Dudley Trayer. Winfred Hendrix
and John Martin.-Miss Vena Townsend
was called to her home in Planfield FRI
day on account Of the sudden illness Of
her brother with appendicitis.-Mr. and
Mrs. Guy George went to his home in
Mansonville, Can, last Saturday for the
week lend Some OF the teachers spent
their visiting day at North Troy schools
Monday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
DERBY.

Commencement at Derby Academy be-
gan with the baccalaureate sermon Sun
day morning in the Congregational
Church. The sermon was preached by
the Rev. E. Leroy Rice of Rock Island.
Quebec, who took for his text, Work out
your own salvation-for it Is God who
worketh in you" The sermon was a mas
terly plea to the graduates to be original
and think for themselves, to develop re-
sponsibility for the great tasks to come
which after this war. will require leader
ship of the highest order.-Thursday eve
ming the academy will present. school
play. The commencement exercises will
be held Friday morning at 1890. In place
of the alumni banquet the local branch
Of the Red Cross will serve n dinner in
the town hall Immediately after the exer-
cises. The faculty and senior reception
will be held in the evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23

Want TO sell that car? People who are
considering buying used cars read the
CLASSIFIED ads
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
WATERBURY CENTER.

Miss Mildred S. Adams is visiting
friends in Lawrence, Mass.-Mr. and
Mrs. w. r.. Carpenter were at e. B.
Moody's last Thursday.-Mrs. Ida Towne
Corliss has been visiting friends and
relatives in this pace.-Alcc Miles of Hard
wick was in this place last Thursday
Ernest Newcomb was away Sunday and
Monday on business connected with his
office of county Ash warden.-Mrs.
Arthur Marshall and daughter, Iris, Of
Bolton Falls have been at w. w. Mar
shall's.-Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Robinson
Of Gilmore were callers in this place Sum
day.-The Rev. Mr.. Hill exchanged pull
pits Sunday with Mr.. Anderson of Mid
dlesex.-Mrs. Abbie Bruce was in Stowe
Sunday.-Mrs. Georgia Ennis has gone to
Waterbury to stay with relatives.-Mrs
Ernest Newcomb spent Sunday with
her sister. Mrs. Bessie Ayers.-C. F.
Davis and family of Hardwick and
Henry Batchelder of st. Johnsbury were
at Mrs. Carrie Batche1der's Sunday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
Orleans County.
CRAFTSBURY

The domestic science class OF the
academy invited the public to inspect
the work they have been doing this
school year. much to the satisfaction
of all who had the privilege to attend.
Sandwiches and coffee were served by
the members of the class.--H. N. Ste
vens passed successful operation in
a hospital in Boston last week.-NIorgan
Hatch of Moretown, accompanied by his
son. came last week to assist his father,
c. E. Hatch. during the summer.-Mr
and Mrs Reginald Anderson moved into
their house last week and set up house,
keeping.-D. Bowkey's house burned to
the ground Sunday night at midnight
Mrs. Payson Morse is passing the week
with her parents at Greensboro Bend
Hardy Merrill left Monday for Burling-
ton. in answer to the war call.-Mr and
Mrs. Ralph .Atwell moved their house,
hold goods Friday from Orleans and will
occupy the tenement in r. w. Noodles
house.-W. b. Simpsons illness is very
little improved.-The union memorial
services will be held in the u. =. Church
at East Craftsbury Sunday. The Rev.
Mr. Adams of that church will preach
the sermon.-Hollis Lathe is called to
leave for war work Friday.-Mrs. Sadie
Robbins returned from Gardner, Mass.
last week.-C. c. Stratton was called to
Hardwicl Wednesday by the serious ILL
ness of his son.-Many from this part
Of the town attended the sophomore
night exercises in the academy hall. The
Rev. c. j. Peterson preached the bacca-
laureate sermon before the graduating
class Sunday evening. The academy
school closes Friday. The graduating
exercises will take place Friday evening.
-Whooping cough is quite prevalent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
WORCESTER.

Ralph King meet with n painful ac-
cident Saturday night. Coming down
the hill near c. NJ. Ladds at pretty
good clip on his wheel. he struck a
stump and was thrown, nearly break
ing his collar bone and throwing one
shoulder out Of joint. He will be off
duty for some time. His wheel was
badly damaged.---Mrs. c. w. Taylor and
Miss Frances Abbott visited Mrs. Es-
telle Wilson in Barre Wednesday,
Mrs. Goodwin of Randolph was a
guest at the home of her nephew, Ben
Sheldon, recently. Foster Campbell Of
Alabama, brother of Mrs. Sheldon, was
also guest.-Archie Saxby has moved
to Marshficld, where he has rented a
farm.-Donald Flower of Hartland,
who was Il visitor at the home Of his
brother. J. Howard Flower, has re-
turned to Northumberland Smith Of
Worcester, Mass, was recent visitor
in town.-Mrs. Dennis Kellogg and
her mother. Mrs. A. L. Johnson, are
in Worcester. Mass, on business con-
nected with estate of the late Horace
kellogg.-Mr and Mrs. Edward Holmes
are parents of daughter born Nav Is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-23
LOWELL.

j. H. Slsby has sold the plant of
j. II. Silsby & Co., consisting of mill
houses and wild lots of land. to Messrs.
Taplin. Lang and Webster of Orleans
Clarence Gardner of Worcester, Mass,
visited his grandmother, Mrs. Peter
Gardner. and his father, c.. NJ. Gard
ner. Saturday and Sunday.-Mr. and Mrs.
William Barney and daughter of st.
Johnsbury were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Barney Sunday-Willam
Laythe has moved his family from Hard
wick into one of J. II. Silsby & Co.'S
tenement houses. Mr.. Laythe expects
to have employment here.-Dr. G. II.
Newton of Cambridge and F. S. Newton
Of Lynn, Mass, passed the week end
with their father, II. II. Newton.-Mr.
and Mrs. c.. Toof of North Troy visited
Mrs. Tools parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r.
Sinclair, Thursday.-The Misses Clara
Burgess, Marian Young and Elgie War
ner were home from Barton for the week
end.-The Hon. NJ. NJ. Taplin Of Orleans
was business visitor in town this week.
George Rouse is called to report at
Camp Devens May ga. j. Clark Of
Hyde Park was in town Sunday to see
his young son, Lawrence. who lives
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis jacques.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-18
CREEL MEANT NJ
 INSULT, HE SAYS
(Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, May 17.-George Greet. chairman of the committee on public information. has written Chair man Pou- of the house rules committee he had no intention of reflecting on congress in his much discussed recent speech in New York. in which he was did not enjoy summing he would not explore the hearts of congressman.
 The remarks attributed to Greet ere ated furore in congress with demands for investigation of his committee, and declarations that if correctly quoted he was unfit to hold his office.
 It was indicated yesterday by house leaders that the matter probably would be permitted 10 drop and Creers letter 10 Pou probably assures such a dispo- sition of the incident.
 Chairman Pou told the committee to- day he had been advised the letter had been written and would be delivered today. Meanwhile the committee had a session to decide what action it would take.
 Chairman Pou told the committee he met Greet at the office of Secretary Daniels early today where Creel in- formed him of his intention to write such q letter.
 T do not believe any one could be more severe on Mir. Creel than MT. Greet was on himself when he talked to me" Pou told the committee He told me he never intended to reflect on con- gress and was willing to repair any blunder he may have made"