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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12
so, 900 Men Wanted

In the window of the A. L. Cheney
Drug Store there is displayed a double
page advertisement from current issue
of great national weekly that brings
the war on the sea directly home to this
section, and to the store where the ad-
vertisement appears. The proprietor of
the store has personal interest in the
advertisement also, for it relates to war
work that he is doing for the Govern.
ment Furthermore, he helped pay for
it-and the cost of the "ad" for the
single issue was $4,000.
The advertisement asks for $4,000
men, between 81 and 80, for service in
the new Merchant Marine. In the Ian
guage of its headline, it offers $50, 900
jobs at sea" to clean.cut young Ameri-
| cans. 1t states that the U. S. Shipping
Board will give them special training
before putting them into actual sea SER
vice, carrying supplies to our armies and
Allies in the fighting fields of Europe.
So much importance is attached to
this work that men accepted for it are
exempted from a call to military duty.
The advertisement relates further, that
"the REXALL STORES throughout the
United States, nearly 1000 of them, have
been designated by the Government as
enrolling stations for the U. s. Shipping
Board. AT these stores, right in their
own home towns, young men may now
sign on for training and subsequent
sea duty in the U. S. Merchant Marine"
The personal interest of Mr.. A. l..
Cheney, in common with other REX.
| ALL druggists, in this striking war an
nouncement, is contained in the conclud-
ing words of the advertisement, which
are: This use of the stores and the ex
pense of this advertisement are contfi-
button by the REXALL STORES to the
cause of Liberty"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12
Death of ChaS. S. Hastings

Funeral services for Charles S. Hast
ings were held at his late home on
Elmore street last Saturday forenoon,
Rev. w. T. Best of the NJ. E church off.
-iating The bearers were William Tai.
bert, son-in-law, and the three sons Of
the deceased, Willard, Herbert and
George Hastings, Interment was in
Stowe, beside his first wife.
Mr.. Hastings died suddenly at his
home at about four p. IN. last Wednes-
day, death being due to congestion of
the brain. Although he had been poorly
for some time on account of severe
rheumatic trouble, he had been in his
usual health up to the morning of his
death, when he was not feeling well, a
physician being called. He was better
later in the day and about the house un.
til stricken, a few minutes before his
death.
The deceased was very well-known in
this section Of the County and was for
many years a leading citizen Of Emore
and Wocott, moving to Morristown to
the place now owned by B. s. Ward
about eight years ago, and from there
two years ago to the residence purchased
Of John Peck, where he died. He held
many offices of trust and was highly re-
spected and esteemed by large circle OF
friends. He was for many years a con-
sistent christian and an active member
of the Methodist church.
Charles Solomon Hastings, who was
one of two sons Of solomon and Harriet
Faunce Hastings, passed the 74th mile.
stone Of his life the day previous to his
death, having been born in Stowe on
June 4, 1874 His boyhood was spent
in Sterling and on Dec IS, 1877. be was
united in MARI lge TO Katie Jane Brown
of Elmore. One son, George, was born
60 this union. four other children having
been born to q former marriage. lis
first wife was ROxamia Goodeli. a sister
ofW. II. II. GoOdell Of Morrisville. who
died in the early seventies.
Besides the wife, the deceased IS sur.
wed BY four children, Mrs Hattie Tai
bert OF East Hardwick, Willard and Her.
bert Hastings Of Wolcott, and George
Hastings Of Johnson. A daughter. Mrs
Jennie Hastings swift, died several years
ago. The deceased is also survived By a
halCJrother, Melsin Reed Of Iowa, and
twelve grandchildren. His brother, Geo
Hastings, died in California about tire,
months ago.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12
Laporte Road

John Perry has purchased Ford car.
Miss Mable Decell was a weekend
guest of Miss Bessie Ryder
Mr.. Bessette had the misfortune to
lose good cow and horse last week.
Mrs. Geo. 1. A. Smith has been ill for
the past week, but is now on the gain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Hopkins of Johnson
were visitors at the Rand home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Mudgett and
family attended church in DanvilIe
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Mudgett and son,
Mrs. E. A. Codding and Mrs. Chas.
Rand spent Saturday in Burlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". L. Durgan and
daughter, Nina. motored to New York
State Saturday, remaining over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carpenter and
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Carpenter, from Iras-
burg, were visitors at the home of Jesse
Carpenter Sunday.
1.-THE Hustlers'' met with Mrs. Nellie
Russell, at the village, Saturday after
noon. A most enjoyable afternoon was
passed, working on hospital shirts, etc.
About sixteen ladies were present and
the hostess served a splendid lunch at
the close of the meeting. The next
meeting will be held at the home of Mrs.
c. S. Edwards, June %, 1918.
The people in the neighborhood gather
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Robinson Friday evening for a social.
The entertainment consisted of card
playing. Rotations. games, etc. A very
pleasant evening is reported by all pre-
sent. Refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served and the amount raised
for the Hustler's organization was
81 %.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12
MORRISVILLE CHURCHES
Advent Church

Last Sunday Evangelist G. W. Shat
tuck spoke to large and appreciative
audiences, including not only the local
parishioners but people from North
Hyde Park, Hyde Park, Johnson, Water
vile, Stowe, E. Hardwick and Craftsbury.
The morning theme, " The King of the
North, or Jerusalem Trodden Down.
dealt with prophecy and present war con-
di.ions.,2 Pet, 1:19,21.
The purpose of the Holy Spirit is to
Glorify God, to serve as a reveaer, lead
er, teacher and convictoI. By this
agency, prophecy is a more sure evidence
of coming events, than human fore.
thought. The geographical and chrome
logical location of the subject were clear
ly defined In the evening the cheering
theme was, Amazing Changes at the
Coming of Christ"
Miss Myrtle Shattuck sang effective
solos at both services; there were also
ladies' quartets and trios. Services will
continue each evening this week except
Saturday, at 7:45; the series will close
next Sunday when the evangelist will
speak in the morning on. "From Paradise
to Paradise, or The Way of Life" in
the evening Unlimited Wealth within
Reach of AL"
Tuesday afternoon at the annual nis-
sionary meeting held at the church,
Mr.. Shattuck gave an addrss on Missions.
There was special music and a report of
splendid work done the past year.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12
Universalist Church

The Louise M. Slocum class held tt
monthly social meeting with Mrs. Roy G.
Stafford Friday evening. Business mat
tiers were talked over and the time spent
with Red Cross work. Refreshments of
nut bread sandwiches, oatmeal cookies
and punch were served.
Next Sunday will be Children's Day,
the regular morning service being turned
over to the children. The Sunday school,
will meet in the vestry at 10:30 and
march into the church in a body. Every
child will bring bouquet of flowers for
the table. Christening of children at
10:45 at the opening of the service Ser
mon for the children, "A Little Child's
Helpful Deed"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12
Garfield

Harry Davis. wife and daughter were
recent guests at the home of f. B. Noble
in Hyde Park. @
George Keller returned Saturday
from few days visit IN Newport at the
home of his son.in-law, Leslie Phelps.
The Davis brothers have recently pur-
chased a registered Holstein bull from
Wheeler and Keller of South Craftsbury.
Perley Trescott and family have moved
to Greenfield to the Sherman Farnham
place, which Mr.. Trescottis carrying on
this year.
Ellsworth TWombly and family and
Chester Holbrook of St. Johnsbury were
guests at the home of the Davis brothers
the first of last week,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12

The seven Oak Dairy company of
Somervile, Mass, has registered in the
Office OF secretary of state for the pur-
pose of conducting a business in this
state with Newport as its headquarters.
They will handle dairy products. They
have a stock of $4,000.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12

Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Howard
had. Foster Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffa-
10. N Y,--ady,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12
Food Sale

a sale oil Wartime cookery viii be held
BY the Louise NJ. Slocum class of the
Oniversalist church at the church vestry
saturday, June Is, at p. m. The class
DO9ght 200 Liberty Loan some time ago,
and the proceeds of this Conservation
Eooq sale will be used to make payment
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12

The team will lose by graduation New
ton, Silloway, Bourne and Stafford, leaving
good number of players for another sea-
son. Thanking you for the space, am
Respectfully,
M. II. BOURNE, Mgr.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12
Estate of Charles S. Hastings
State of Vermont-District of Lamoille, SIS.
The Hon. Probate Court for the District
of Lamoilie: =

OF IdulOults-
To all persons interested in the Estate az Charles
S Hastings, late of Morristown, in said District,
deceased, GREETING:
At Probate Court, holden at Hyde Park, with
in and for said district, on the nth day Of
june 1913, an instrument purporting to be the last
viii and Testament of CHARLES S. HASTINGS,
late OF Morristown, in said District deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the Ist
day of July, 1918, at the Probate Office, in SAID
Hyde Park, be assigned for proving said instru
ment; and that notice thereof be given to all per
sons concerned by publishing this order tire,
weeks successfully in the News and Citizen, :
newspaper circulating in that vicinity in SAID Dis
trict, previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be
fore said Court, at the time and place aforesaid
and contest the probate of said Will, if you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Hyde Park in said
District, this nth dav Of June, 1915
y NO 'ES G. WOOD, Judgs
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12
Peoples Academy Claims
Championship

To the Editor:
VIII you kindly print the following.
Although the baseball schedule of the
high schools has been short and in some
cases has been entirely cancelled because
of war conditions, nevertheless the team
representing Peoples Academy OF Morris
vile wishes to submit its record for the
season and thereon base its claim to the
championship of northern Vermont.
Our team has played one tie game, won
eight victories and lost none. We have
tied with Waterbury Ill in five innings,
and defeated the following teams /:
Waterb bury, 40; Hyde Park, rs; Brigham
Academy, 1913; st. Adams High, 1910;
Montpelier Seminary, 90; Hyde Park,
10-1; Morrisville Town Team, 4-3; Brigham
Academy, 12-1.
We realize that we have played only a
few of the schools of northern Vermont
and for that reason we stand ready to meet
ady high school team whose record war
rants any dispute of our claim to the
championship.
The success of the team has been due
in large measure to their ability to hit
| the ball. 1t needs no argument to prove
this fact, as they have averaged eleven hits
and ten runs per game. The individual
batting averages are as follows:
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12
PORTLAND STREET, MoRRIsvnLE, VERMONT

II by wearing white shoes and saving leather Meat
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1918-06-12
Reception at UniversaIist Church

A reception will be held ct the church
psrlors next Monday evening from to 9
.. m. in honor Of Rev. r. A. Stockwell Of
Camp Devens.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-09-19

. Kirkby Walker, who is attending
the University of Missouri, came III
Saturday to spend Sunday with home
folks.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-09-19
Werner.Yager.

MIR. Nathan Werner and Miss
nellie Wager, two of Bates countys
most cstimaDle young folks, were
united in marriage Saturday evening,
September a.. at the home of Rev. 5.
B. Moore, on South Delaware street,
this city. i,
The young folks were attended
only by members of their immediate
family and as soon as the ceremony
was concluded the party went to the
home OF the brides parents where a
delicious course luncheon had been
prepared.
The groom is an enterprising farm
err and the young couple will be at
home on farm two and one-half
miles east of Virginia.
The Times joins their many friends
in wishing them all the good things
in married life.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-09-19
Two Soldier Weddings.

Last Friday Miss Cecil Steffen and
Miss Lois Williams, of southeast OF
Butler. left for Camp Funston to visit
their sweethearts, who were in camp
there. They arrived at Funston ard
the young men applied for and re-
ceived furloughs and with the young
ladies went to Manhattan. Kansas
where they called on the Rev. o. 3.
Moomaw, of the Christian church,
and in few minutes Miss Lois
Williams was Mrs. Halle Turpin and
Miss Steffen was Mrs. Harvey Car
roll. The young folks arrived in But
Ter Monday and are spending a short
furlouRh with home folks near But
Ter. It is the intention of the brides
to go back with the boys and i've
near Funston unit their soldier nus
bands are sent oversee.
Mr.. Turpin is in the motor supply
train and Mr.. Carroll is member OF
the sanitary train.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-09-19
Bates County Red Cross Elects New
Chairman.
c. L. kilbourne,
Colonel, General Staff.

\ called meeting of the executive
committee OF the Bates County Red
Cross was held at the court house
Saturday afternoon to, take action on
the resignation of II. 0. MaNey, who
| has been chairman of the county unit
since its organization, but according
| 10 the rules of the National Red Cross
he could not hold that office and be
candidate for any political office.
| AS he is a candidate for representa-
tive from Bates county he rendered
his resignation about two months
ago.
| w, F. Duvall, who has been treas
urcr OF the county organization, ten
dcrcd his resignation, which was &C
ceptcd and he was unanimously elect
ell chairman {. A. Allen was ten
dered the office of treasurer, but de-
cined aud committee was appoint
ed to ill that and any other vacancies
there might be.
The use of the circuit court room,
daring the war, for a work room tor
the ladies of the Red Cross, which
had been offered by Circuit Judge
Calvird, was accepted. Circuit court
will be held in the office of the pro-
bate Judge.
\ Holstein heifer calf. which was
donated to the organization by the
Peoples bank of this city, was accept
ed and will be sold at the coming
Holstein sale to be held by the Peo-
pies Bark Holstein Club, ana the
money placed in the treasury.
Mr.. Maxcy. the retiring chairman,
has been one OF the most active Red
Cross workers in this section Of the
state, making speeches i'll Bates and
adjoining counties and the healthy
condition OF the organization is i'll
large measure due to his untiring
energy.
Mr. Duvall. the new chairman, has
mad charge of the financial affairs OF
the Bates County Red Cross since its
organization, and under his direction
it will continue to do its part i'll the
great work of relieving suffering HIT
mainly
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-09-19
LIEUT.. JACOB w. ALLEN
OFFICIALLY COMMENDED
Superior Officers Praised Him for
Successful Patrol Into German
Trenches, Aug. Il
and "a.

Jefferson City Capital News.
Lieut.. Jacob w. Alien, son of Jacob
D. Allen, clerk of the Missouri Su-
preme Court, was officially commend
ed by his superior officers for leading
a successful patrol into the German
trenches and bringing back valuable
military information which was
needed by the high command.
Allen is the youngest son Of Jacob
and Mrs. Allen and was commits
stoned with his brother, Capt. Vim.
II. Allen, in an officers training camp
at Camp Funston in 1917. He went
to France with his company several
months ago. The patrol for which he
was commended was conducted
august IL and IS.
He mailed to his father the Official
order. Lieut.. Allen is under "a years
al age. He had one years training at
West Point. .5,
Headquarters, Middle West Division,
France
:. August IS, 1918.
From Chief OF Staff.
To First Lieut.. Jacob w Allen, Inf,
n. A. ,,55th Inf, through Com
manding General. l78th Infantry
Brigade.
Subject: Communications:
wish to express the satisfaction
OF these headquarters in the work of
yourself and patrol on the Mi ht OF
the Ic-I,sth. The reconnaissance
made gave valuable information and
the penetration into the cnemy's lines
shows that the principle under which
the Division is working, that is, to
see that all contact is either in mo
Mans Land" or in the enemy
trenches, is thoroughly appreciated
by you.
c. L. Kilbourne,
Colonel, General Staff.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-09-19
Mrs. Pleasant Hill Dead.

Mrs. Anna. NJ. Hill, widow OF the
late Pleasant Hill. died Thursday
morning. September IL, at the home
OF her daughter, Mrs Thad Harper
in Charlotte township.
Mrs. Hill was native of the state
OF New York, where she was born "a
wears ago. and had been a resident oil
this county for many years, being one
of the pioneers of the county.
She is survived by one daughter
and three sons, Mrs. Thaddeus HAY,
per, at whose home she died, and
Herman Hill. of this county; Fred
Hill, Cambridge, Idaho, and Delber'
Hill, Kansas City.
Funeral services. conducted by Key
George Scropes, of the Harrisonvillf
Presbyterian church, we're held at tht
Harper home Friday afternoon and
interment made in the Virginia cent
etery.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-09-19
Council Proceedings.

After waiting until nine fifteen tor
a quorum the council convened with
Norfleet, Culver, Beach, Council and
Wells, councilmen, present:
Matter OF .waterproofing river
pump pit referred back to water
Committee to have Contractor HOOKS
set out in detail his plans for con-
struction.
Mayor laid before Council answer
of Telephone Committee to demand
of city for annual payment OF $125
under which old company has been
using streets and doing business in
citY Company stated that the old
franchise ran out July I, 1917, ana
that it owed the city nothing. 1t
further presented bill of $4,000 tor
six free phones it had been furnish
ing the city.
City clerk was instructed to draw
ordinance placing license tax OF
$500 per year on telephone companies
doing business in and using the
streets and alleys of the city. Also
instructed to- notify the company that
the city desired to continue the
phones furnished the city under its
former franchise at proper rates.
City clerk further instructed to draw
an ordinance regulating the use OF
streets and alleys by telephone com,
panies and regulating the placing OF
poles and wires.
MayoE was instructed to take up
with the Public Utilities Commission
theskind Of service now being given
by The Butler Rich Hill telephone
coMpauy to the patrons in Butler.
Psrmission granted to Sam Barr to
place esS6iine tank under city street
in froGk 6f new garage property on
North Vain street and install pump
at Cd 9f sidewalk
Jel 2akea was appointed to take
chsfi lleetion Of dog tax.
| 81 G passed authorizing the
iss2 "a exeeeding $4,000 in one
yea 5ayabl6 frop next year
rev u bdfpose efAid to wsfer.
wof truetion.
sred 70 stop auto.
y! :s': !: . ss;ss'1 ;ss :s.t !;
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-09-19
An Attractive Show Window.

The big show window of the We
Mott & Major store, on the south side
Of. the square is fine example OF
neat and attractive window dressing.
The new fall and winter laprobes.
with their brilliant colors make .
striking background for display OF
the goods sold by the firm. There
are electric lamps, flash lights, light
globes, in fact, complete line OF
electrical supplies, fine cutlery, in
Guiding the famous Shumate razors,
harness. saddles and novelties, all
artistically displayed.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-09-19
OLD SETTLERS ASSOCIATION
Twenty-Seond Acnual Reunion to be
Held Wednesday, October ..

The twenty-second annual reunion
OF the Bates County Old Settlers As
ISOLATION will, be held in the court
house yard at Butler, Mo-. on
Wedne sday, October 2; 1918, and a
cordial invitation is extended to the
people everywhere to attend.
OFFICERS OF ASSOCIATION
A. ]. Smith. ......... President
Thad L. Harper. .....Vice-President
Ben B. Canterbury. ........ Secretary
1T. L. Pettys. Treasurer
PROGRAM
Music by Butler Concert Band.
Invocation-Rev. w. Alexander.
Address of Welcome-Mayor James
A. DeArmond.
Address by the President, 4. J.
Smith.
Music by Band
DINNER
Music by Band.
Patriotic Solo by Miss Marguerite
Snider.
Short talks by Four Minute Men,
lied by w. O. Jackson.
Eleetion of Officers.
Music by various Church Choirs
outside of Butler of seven or more
voices. (See below for list OF prizes }
----PR PRIZES
All persons having been awarded
prizes heretofore will be barred from
entering again in the same class.
Ito the white man who has re-
sided in Bates county the longest
time, "a Baby Bond.
A. % -hSN
resided in Bates county. the longest
time, Baby Bond:
3--To the Oldest man in Bates
county, Baby Bond.
| 40 the Oldest woman in Bates
county, a-Baby Bond.
SO the first white man born in
Bates county and now resident, q
Baby Bond.
6-To the first white woman born
in Bates county and now resident, a
Baby Bond.
ITO the first white couple mar
ried in Bates county and now living
together, Baby Bond.
| $40 the man or woman who as
sembles the greatest number of direct
| descendants in stand on day OF re
union, Baby Bond. (Sons now serv-
ing in the Army will be counted III
this contest.
o-To the oldest man who served IL
the Confederate Army during ths
Civil War, Thrift Stamps.
ro--To the oldet man serving IL
the Federal Army during the Civil
War, Thrift Stamps. =
Ito the man or woman born II
Bates county who has lived contlnu
ously on the same tract OF land.
Thrill, Stamps.
| 12-To the oldest colored man
born slave and an actual resident o
the county. 8 Thrift Stamps.
/ ITO the oldest colored woman
lborn a slave and an actual reslden
of the county, 3 Thrift Stamps.
l4-l'or the best County Church
Choir of seven or more voices. hrs
prize, $1,000 cash; second prize, s7.9t
cash; third prize. $500, cash.
The award will be made after tn
rendition of the music Zone song b.
each choir) by judges appointed b.
~" RELIC DEPARTMENT.
i DR.. J. w. Choate, Superintendent.
Largest collection of relics. firs
prize, 10 Thrift Stamps; second prize
s Thrift Stamps.
| Oldest useful article OF home manu-
facturc, first prize 8 Thrift Stamps
second Prize. Thrift Stamps.
| NOTE-Entries for all prizes mus
be made with the Secretary. Ben Is
Canterbury, in room in the cour
house basement.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1918-09-19
Anti-Single Tax Meeting.

An Anti-Single Tax meeting viii
be held at the court house in Butler
Saturday afternoon. September g. at
O'Clock. Good speakers will be
preent and address the meeting. A
large attendance of the tax payers OF
Bates county is desired.
Bates sCounty Association of Far
mers Cuba 4o-3t