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were given to the sick and shut ms"
in the village. The annual meeting and
election of officers Of Mystic Lodge,
i. and A. NJ, was held Wednesday
night.-The village was rather deserted
Sunday afternoon, as nearly everyone
went somewhere for a sugaring off,
The condition Of Mrs. II. Il. Straw IL
very much improved.-Mrs. Clarkson re-
mains about the same.-Marjorie and
Madeline Hill of Swanton are passing
their Easter vacation with their grand
mother, Mrs. T. II. Hill.-Palmer Hill.
the only grandson Of Mrs. Il. ii. Hill,
who was called here by the death Of Mr..
Hill, has gone to Hardwck to visit rela-
tives.-Mr. and Mrs. j. M. Ruiter Of
Burlington are passing the week end
with their daughter, Mrs. Hunter at the
Green Mountain 1nn.-The ladies Of the
Unity Church will serve dinner Thurs
day in the vestry.
The five boy scouts who have earned
the war service medal in the Liberty
Loan campaign, namely, Harold Morrill,,
Clifton Stafford. Wayne Dana. Gerald
Wells and Glen Kaiser, will be presented
the medals this evening at the Memorial
building. The presentation speech will
be made by the Rev. II. w. Cummings
of the Congregational Church. The Red
Triangle boys also will be given an ad-
dress by E. L. Bigelow, principal Of the
! high school. The public Is cordially in
| yited
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of Finance committee, Miss Frances
Preston; Chairman of House committee,
Miss Myrel Duguid; Chairman of En-
tertainment committe, Miss winifred
Barnes. One hundred fifty one new
members were enrolled during the re-
cent membership drive.
At the annual meeting of Weldon
Chapter, No. 70, Order Of the Eastern
Star, Tuesday evening, the following
officers were elected: Worthy matron.
Mrs. o. W. Brewer; worthy patron, q.
w. Groom; secretary. Mrs. M. N. Buck
treasurer, Miss Lille Thomas; conduc-
tress, Mrs. George w. Smith; associate
conductress, Miss Margaret T.. Buckley
Neil Reagan, who has been stationed
at the Charlestown, Mass. navy yard
as a member of the naval reserve, Is
visiting his mother, Mrs, Sarah Reagan
Mr.. Reagan has been transferred to the
naval aviation and expects to be called
this week to report for duty at the
Massachusetts, Institute of Technology
at Cambridge, Mass
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NORTH TROY.

George Clapper died at his home on the
Newport Center road Thursday evening.
March 2s. The funeral was held at the
house Saturday afternoon. He had been
M about two weeks with pneumonia. He
was about 80 years Of age and lived in
town all his life, He leaves three brothers
and three sisters.-Albert @. Lunna. who
was taken to the Royal Victoria hospital.
Montreal, few days ago, has had a
surgical operation and 1t is reported that
there are chances for his recovery. He
is suffering from complications resulting
from pneumonia.-Ray 8. Kelley was at
home Sunday from the U. s. naval hos
nital at Chelsea, Mass, where he Is sta
tioned.-Mark A. Banister Is at home this
week disposing of some and preparing for
the shipment of the remaider Of his house,
hold goods. He has driven an express
and lob team In this village for IS years.
hut now has position In Boston and Is
located at Winter Hill. that city.-Deputy
sheriff w. w. Wakefield is getting out
after a months illness.-Joseph Ste. Marie
Of this place has just purchased large
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BRANDON.

The Easter cantata which was held at
the Congregational Church Sunday eve-
ming by the combined choirs Of the Con-
gregational. Methodist and Baptist
Churches. comprising over 80 voices. was
very largely attended and much enjoyed
by all who heard the music. Much credit
is due the Rev. c. F. Eddy, pastor Of the
Baptist Church for training the chorus
Police Officer and Night Waterman w. H.
Sisco has resigned his position. which
took effect April Wv H. Chamberlin Is
moving from the tenement over the First
National bank to the house recently pur-
chased from Julius Baker on High street.
Burton Sisco was given a pleasant sur
prise party Saturday evening at his
home on Depot street by members of his
Sunday school class. the occasion being
his 2lst birthday. Refreshments were
served and games were played.-Mr. and
Mrs. A. o. Franklin have returned to their
home in Springfield. after visiting friends
here for several days.-Mrs. Lyman
Ingleston. who has been spending some
time here with her sister, Mrs. A. Willis.
went Monday to Hudson Falls. y. Y.
J. H. Whelden has commenced work on
his new coal elevator near the depot, the
foundation for which was put in last fall
Miss Cora Talbot returned Tuesday to
spending her vacation at her home here.
-BraRdon's share for the next Liberty
Loan. which starts Saturday, is s4l.320-
a telegram was received here Tuesday
announcing the death of Miss Carrie
Bishop. which occurred in the morning
at Concord. Mass. The body will be
brought here and the funeral services will
be held this afternoon at 440 o'clock
at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Burial
will be in the family lot in Pine Hill ceme-
terry. Miss Bishop was former resident
here.
There will be big patriotic rally at the
town hall Friday evening at eight o'clock,
Saturday being the first anniversary Of
the entry of the United States into the
war. 1t was thought best by the COM
! mittee to have some sort of patriotic OBJ
servance. Warren r.. Austin of Burlington
will be present and there will also be
several other speakers.-The listers have
commenced their duties and have their
office located In the room in rear Of the
town clerks office-Marble Chapter, o.
l.. s.. will hold a card party Friday eve
ming in their rooms In the Smith block
The condition of Mrs. Charles Tennien.
Sr.. who recently underwent serious
operation at the Fanny Allen hospital.
Is very satisfactory.-Zita's orchestra Of
Albany, N. Y, gave a concert and dance
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NORTH HERO.

The Misses Agatha and Barbara Knight
of Swanton high school are passing some
time with their parents.-Miss Ethel Bacon
Of Alburg passed the Easter period with
Miss Gladys Kirkness.-C. E. Brown Of
Plattsburgh is in town, representing Car
penter & Barton monumental works.
Harvey Dodds has gone to New York for
a few days.-Walter Hazen is acting as
temporary carrier between the station and
the postofice.-Ne Way left Wednesday
for New York. where he will enter the
navy as a second class seaman.-The
North Hero chapter Of the Epworth
League has arranged for q concert to be
given Friday evening in the town hall.
An especially fine program has been
issued. consisting Of tableaux, singing.
piano solos, pantomime. etc. 1t is hoped
there will be a good attendance.-Mrs.
A. E. Perkins was in Burlington Wednes-
day with her brother. Neil Way, who has
enlisted in the navy.-Sherman Dodds has
gone to Springfield to visit his sons.
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Powell Of Burlington is assisting at II.
M. Cornelrs.-Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Ray
more were Burlington visitors Wednes-
day-W. w. Smith of Jericho was
business visitor In this place Friday
Miss Marion Cornell. who has been quite
Ill, is better.-Mrs. II. M. Corneh
died Wednesday morning.-Perley Gil
more Of Essex was recently n guest OF
his sister. Mrs. Norman Nye.-Mabei
Wagner has gone to Windsor, where she
has employment.-The meeting Of the
Jeffersonvile Cemetery association was
held with Mrs. B. T.. Reynolds tuesday.
Mrs. Dallas Dyke and son have rented
the tenement over the Thomas Bros.
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Lamoille County.
EDEN.

The listers began their work Monday.
Mrs. w. H. Emery is improving.-Donna
Lanpher went Tuesday to Burlington.
where she has work.. s. Emery drew
the rug which was sold on tickets for
the Red Cross.-Rena Emery is visiting
her parents in johnson for several days.
The Red Cross met to tie a bed quilt
at the church vestry Wednesday after
noon.-The stage made its first trip on
wheels acknowledgement Sylvester of
Lowell finished work for Lewis OHear
and returned home the last of the week.
Grant Chiffon left town Monday for Bel
lows Falls. where he has work.-Mr. and
Mrs. Hack Adams were in town Sunday.
Van Ness Lilley Of Hyde Park visited his
aunt. Mrs. C. B. Whittemore. several
days last week.
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Rutland County.
FORESTDALE.

I. w. Horn has gone on a business trip
to Halifax, N.S.-Earl Corey Of Brandon
has moved into Mrs. Mary Symon's tene-
ment.-Mrs. w. b. Avery has been visit
ing friends in Arlington.-L. c. Bump is
in New York city this week.-Mrs.. Oscar
Carrier and Robert Kay went Wednesday
to Portland. Me. The Ladies' Guild OF
Grace Church met with Mrs. Frank Bump
Wednesday afternoon.-Thad Newton Of
Watervliet. N. Y. passed Sunday with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Newton
w. B. Avery has been In Eagle Bridge,
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PLEASANT VALLEY.

Mrs George Skinner of Boston, who has
spent the winter with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Dickinson, returned to her home
Friday.-Mrs. w. H. Glossy of Mont
peller Is caring for her father. William
Corbett, who is very ill.-Harold Barrett
Of st. Michael's College is at home for
Easter vacation.-Mrs. Leon Ellsworth OF
Rutland is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Merit Ellsworth.-The sugar makers
are busy making sugar and report fair
run of sap the last week.-Mrs.. Homer
Bogue Of keene, n. H.. is visit
Ing her parents. Mr.. aud Mrs. Will
liam Weston.-Dr. Sears, a specialist from
Burlington, with DIR. Newton was called
to see William Corbett March 81
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Grand Isle County.
ALBURG.

The young people will give a general
entertainment at the Methodist Episcopal
Church Friday evening, April 8, for the
benefit Of the pastors salary.-P. A. La
due visited his sister in Burlington last
week. Mr.. Ladue is IS years of age and
his sister, Mrs. Kingsley. is 49,. Both are
apparently in good health.--The funeral
of Charles P. Duell was held last Tues
day at the Methodist Episcopal Church
at 200 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. j. Mcneil
sang Nearer My God to Thee" and Rock
Of Ages" The burial was in the Center
cemetery beside his wife and daughter.
Mr.. DUEL was "a years Of age
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GEORGIA.

Mrs. Winnifred Patton and son, Leland,
Of Richford, are visiting Mrs. Pattons
daughter, Mrs. Ward Post.-Mrs. Bertha
Cole and Miss Marguerite Bliss Of Bur-
lington are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. w. Blss.-Miss Mary Pattee Is pass
ing the Easter vacation with her parents
The Misses Dawson, Peace and Morris
of Burlington are the guests Of Miss
Mary Pattee.-Harold Upper of Colby
Academy, New London, N. H.. Is visiting
Hale Nye.-Prof. M. A. London Of Colby
Academy is the guest Of Asa Pattee.-
Miss Katie King is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Mae King, of Isle La Motte.-Miss
Flossie De Merritt has returned from her
home in Johnson.-Schools in town opened
Monday for the spring session.-The reg
ular meeting of Banner Grange, No. 1855,
will be held April s.
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Orleans County.
DERBY.

The war savings committee OF DERBY
met at the academy hall Friday evening
TO make plans for the campaign which has
already been launched.-Albert A. Silver,
Jr.. chairman Of the committee presided
The union services on Easter were held In
tho Rantist Church and were we'll attend
ed Good music was furnished both morn
inc and evening by a large chorus from
the three churches. The church was sim
nly but prettily decorated with flowers
and the American flag.
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MONTGOMERY CENTER.

Margaret Gardyne, who has been home
for several days from Burlington. where
she is attending the Burlington Business
College. has returned to school.-Emmett
McFeeters was a business caller in town
Tuesday.-Marion Gardyne and Creta
Mari, who are attending Bellows Free
Academy at Fairfax, are at home.-Mr.
Taplin Of Orleans was in town Friday,
when he sold several horses at auction
Mt the stables Of Nelson & Hall Co.
Mrs. G. A. Guthrie is stopping with her
daughter at the village.-The Rev. G. w.
Allen spoke at the Baptist Church Sum
day morning, which is the first time he
has preached since November, when he
was taken seriously ill.-Dr. II. B. Hunt
has rented the Nina Goodspeed house
near z. S. Wright's store and will move
his family there as soon as roads will
permit.--Maurice Hall is home from
Montclair Academy, Montclair. N. j.,
for the Easter vacation.-Blanch west
over Of Newport is visiting friends in
town.-George Porter left Monday morn
ing to Join the others from this county,
who are entering the army.
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JEFFERSONVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Thomas were in
Hyde Park Thursday, where they were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Stevens
*. J. Sheldon of Fair Haven was a
visitor In town Friday.-H. II. Nye. who
spent several days In Burlington. returned
Tuesday.-Miss Chloe Powell Of Mont
pelier and Miss Mildred Powell Of Lowell
are spending their Easter vacation with
their parents.--Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Powell and Mrs. M. M. Powell and son
of Jericho were visitors here over Sun
day.-A. j. Thomas was a business visi-
tor In Burlington Tuesday.-Miss Mary
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ST. ALBANS.

The marriage Of Miss s. Loretta Shee-
han. daughter of Mrs. Daniel J. Sheehan
Of Edward street to Leo c. Nevins. son
of Mrs. James Nevins of Lincoln avenue,
took place at the chapel of Villa Barlow
convent Tuesday morning at eight
o'clock, the Rev. d. j. O'Sullavan per-
forming the ceremony. The wedding was
private. The bridge was attended by her
sister, Miss Emma Sheehan as brides
maid and the groom had his brother,
James Nevns, as best man. The bride
wore a blue travelling suit with hat to
match. The bride and bridesmaid car
ried shower bouquets of sweet peas.
Breakfast was served at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Z. Sheehan on North
Main street to the members of the imme-
ate families. The grooms gift to the
bride was a bar pin set with diamonds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nevins left on train No.
1T 1923 oclock for a ten days trip to New
York and Washington. On their return
they will make their home for the present
with the groom's mother. Among out of
town relatives present at the wedding
we're Mrs. F. A. O'Suliivan of Montreal.
lister of the bride, and Mrs. John L.
Murphy and son, Gerard. Of Plattsburgh.
N. Y.
Volume one, number one. of the Autonoe
club newspaper, over the Topnotcher, was
issued Tuesday night. The paper went
70 press" under suspicious conditions, the
EDITOR having an efficient staff whose
members succeeded in issuing n sheet SO
Interesting that 1t is hoped the paper may
be printed yearly at least. An appeal fol
the Liberty Loan appeared on the opening
pages. Conservation was the title of the
department edited by Miss Jennie Il
Osborn; the Red Cross was in charge OF
Mrs. George NJ. Hogan; the poets corner
was looked after by Mrs. e. A. Chit
tenden, with Mrs. T.. A. Hyatt con-
tributing an original poem; the woman's
section had Mrs. u. s. Brigham as the
editor. and Miss Katheryn NJ. Holloway
was the local reporter. There were scvera
original rhymes; the woman's depart
ment contained wonderful recipes. q
fashion note with suggestions helpful Of
otherwise. as they might appear to the
reader; the conservation suggestions were
remarkable, and the local notes contained
interesting news which had never before
appeared In print" One of the mos
interesting features were contribution
from nonresident members, including
Mrs. s. II. Wood. who is spending tn,
winter In st. Petersburg, Fla; Mrs. w
j. Elrod of Detroit. Mich; Miss Alice b
Chandler, who is engaged in work for tn,
comforts committee Of the Navy Laasua
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LOWELL.

Mr.. and Mrs r. V. Newton and son.
Robert. are spending the week in Eden
with Mrs. Newtons parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Wescomb.-Sanford Stephenson
has gone to st. Adams, where he has
employment.-Miss Freeda Wescomb has
returned to her home in Eden for the
Easter vacation.-Harvey Fletcher has
gone to North Troy to spend few weeks
with his niece, Mrs. J. r. Perkins.-C. l..
Ducharme of Orleans was celler in
town. Monday Pope was home
from Camp Devens last week on Il short
furlough.-Miss Gladys Tillotson, who
teaches in Troy. is home for the Easter
Northumberland Barney, who is at
tending school in ST. Johnsbury, is home
for the Easter vacation.
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GRAND ISLE.

The entertainment which was post
poned on account Of Mrs. Pillows death
will be given this evening.-The Ladies'
Aid society will meet with Mrs. R. E.
Samson to-day for dnner.-Schools in
town opened Monday after a vacation Of
three weeks.-Harvey Winch was given
surprise party at the Grange hall Sat-
urday evening in honor Of his 18th birth
day.
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HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT
(Continues from page three.>
SHELDON.

Among the visitors at c. L. Kittelrs
last week were Miss Olive Towle or
Inosburg Falls. Mrs. Albert Kitten OF
West Enosburg and Schuyler and Philip
Kittell of Richford.-Mrs. Howard Rooney
was in st. Adams Monday.-Miss Nettie
Bryce, who has been teaching school Mt
Hill West Is at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bryce, for short
yacation.-Guy Gorton of Jericho Is In
town and is to work for Robert Grove for
two months.-Miss Lucy Washer has gone
to st. Adams to visit relatives.-Mrs. o. IL.
Green is very i'll with pneumonia. Alfred
Bashaw Is working for Prosper Mdcia
during the sugar season.--Joseph ban.
chard, who has been at the southern part
of the State, has returned.-James Bocash
of st. Adams visited relatives IN town
Monday-Mrs. Samuel Nichols was III ST.
Adams last week.-Mrs.. Bessie Beais mas
returned from Boston with her spring
millinery supplies.
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BAKERSFIELD.

c. b. Weston, George Stone, Arthur
Wells and c. H. Wheelock attended the
listers meeting in Burlington last week.
The first sugar social Of the season
was held at the Congregational Church
Thursday evening-Mrs. Bernice Purdy
Of Richford. D. d. G. NJ, visited Beth
lehem chapter. o. L. S., Wednesday,
Mrs. Charles Brown left Monday morn
ing for her home in Boston.-Stanley
Vincent passed Sunday with his parents
in this village.-Mrs. Louise Skinner.
who has been seriously Ill. is GONZALES
cent.-The remains of Miss Emma Nc
Connel, late of Sheldon. were brought
to Bakersfield for interment Wednesday.
Miss Gertrude Brady. who teaches in
Barre, is visiting at her home here
The Misses Frances Maynard and Flor
ence Watson, who passed their Easter
vacation at home returned to the normal
school in johnson Monday.-The district
schools of the town opened Monday
A branch of the Junior Red Cross is
being formed In town with the Misses
Marion Brady and Anna Smith and Mrs
Hyde In charge.-J. s. Barr, after a
weeks illness, is out again.-Miss Leila
Cowan Is passing her vacation at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Cowan.-Brigham Academy will reopen
April 49,
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EAST BERKSHIRE.

Mrs. w. H. Yaw Of Enosburg Falls is
passing few days with her mother. Mrs.
F. @. Ladd.-Mrs. Fanny Pond OF Rich
ford was in town one day last week.
The local Red Cross shipped 4S5 pounds
of old clothing last week.-The Women's
auxiliary decided. instead of doing the
usual sewing during the Lenten sea-
son Just passed. to give $40 to be used
as seemed best.-Zeph johnson has moved
his family into Mrs. Fanny Ponds house.
Sunday evening at the Congregational
Church Easter exercises were given by
the young people and there was special
music by the choir.
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BELvIDERE CENTER.

Evelyn Thomas is visiting in Burlington.
Mrs. Harriet Potter Humphrey is visit
ing at the home Of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Potter.-Miss Narcotic OF
Bakersfield is visiting at the home of her
brother. Walter Marcette.-Albert Hol-
brook, who works in Waterville, was at
home over Sunday.-The friends Of Nellie
Potter gave her a miscellaneous shower
Friday evening at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Potter. She
received many useful gifts
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creamery and farming property at st.
Alexander. Canada.-The store tenement
In the Butterfleld block lately occupied
by the Jenkins Brothers has been rented
by A. & r. Molla, who have put in a
new soda fountain and removed the con-
fectionery there, and the business will be
run in connection with that Of the North
Troy Fruit company in the SANG building.
Mrs. F. B. Hammond and daughter.
Mrs. Walter Wright, have gone to Prince
ton, w. Va, to visit Mrs. Hammond's
daughter, Mrs. Arlino Vermillion, who is
located there. Mrs. Wright will make an
extended stay,
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WESTFIELD.

There was a good attendance 1t the
Easter services. In the evening the
Christian Endeavor gave the cantata,
Judith" Miss Ella Grace Miller reader.
The church was prettly decorated with
potted plants and greenhouse flowers
Mrs. II. D. Hitchcock went to Barton
Friday to attend the funeral Of her
aunt. Mrs. Nuttlng. Milton Bell and
friend. Roland Smith, of st. Johnsbury
came home Thursday and remained until
Sunday to enjoy the sugaring. Harrison
Streeter has been quite Ill and Mrs.
Simon Hitchcock of Troy Is caring for
him. He Is improving--Miss Olympia
Barre is very Ill with tubercular trouble.
The snow has melted 70 rapidly for "a
few days that many fear the sugar sea
son Is nearly over. The river Is very
high, over the road In many Places
Levi Robinson was in Newport Friday.
Harvey Martin and his mother, Mrs.
Frank Martin. are expected home from "a
several weeks stay in Worcester. Mass.