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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

Arrangements Il direct cable SER
vice between the United States and
Brazil and thence along the entire
eastern coast Of South America have
been entered into between the West
err Union Telegraph Co. and the
Western Telegraph Co. of London.
The laying Of 3400 miles of new
cable which may be accomplished in
six months. will connect Miami with
Belenn, Brazil ~ way II Barbados,
the ternini 0f the new line meeting
the Western Union system at Miami
ans She enaatal cables of the British
corn extending from Belem to
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

United States Attorney General
Palmer holds that the internal rev.
enue bureau has no authority to regu-
late traffic in any liquor except wines,
malt liquors and spirits, and is not
empowered to make any ruling on the
production Of hard cider.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

In opposing a resolution against
Sunday newspapers the general as
sembly of the Presbyterian church, at
st Louis, a Philadelphia preacher
said he saw two former moderators,
many of the secretaries of the board,
and about half the commissioners
reading Sunday papers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

Owing to Bolshevik propaganda
100000 foreign-born aliens in this
country are withdrawing their money
from banks. selling their property
and returning to Europe, taking with
them $1,OO0,OO0,OOO.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

Claiming that the federal war La
Dor board had fixed $3.50 month as
the minimum salary on which FAM
lily of FIVE could live decently, the
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
demands that that salary be paid to
its members.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

It is reported that GOV. Cats says
that he will stand by the state board
OF health officer, DIR. Cox, and keep
him in Office, notwithstanding the
Senate report. The Star is inclined to
commend the governors decision. DR..
Cox has proven himself a good ad-
ministrator, and it is the Stars opin,
ion that most of the board of health
troubles are due to another officer.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

One of our leading business men in
forms the Star that Ocala property
holders are paying six per cent taxes
on their possessions. OF course there
are lots of tax dodgers who do not
pay near so much, and many who
pay no taxes, which makes it worse
for the honest men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

Mayor Hanson Of Seattle says:
Politicians are all cowardly and they
are just ais cowardly in the White
House as in a little city hall. They
are afraid of the labor votes"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

The Rev DR.. ]. Wesley Hill says
that 81 would deport every man and
woman who loves the red flag. the
black flag, or any other flag more than
the Stars add Stripes. / would load
them on ship with sails of lead, the
wrath OF God for gale, and hell the
nearest port.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

Colonel William j. Donovan of the
old Sixty-ninth regiment denounces
as Flap dog" patriotism "the patron
izing, babying tactics that are being
employed by many toward the return
e7 soldier
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

The Grand Army post at Montclair,
NJ. r., having been reduced to seven
members, decided to make its last
parade on Memorial Day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05
INTENDS TO CLOSE
THURSDAY AFTERNOONS

Beginning June 9Th, the Speciality
Shop will close at $3.50 on Thursday
afternoons through the summer
months. Those taking papers viii
please call for them before that hour.
6-4-2t A. z. Gerig.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

On the last trip of the steamer
George Washington to France with
President Wilson. an orchestra was
clearly heard by wireless telephone
on the vessel 500 miles at sea.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

The cries of hungry babies in Chi
cago we're drowned by the crashing of
breaking bottles of milk, broken by
sympathizers with the milk drivers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

AT a conference of nineteen repub~
lican leaders in New Jersey, sixteen
expressed preference for Major
General Leonard Wood as the republic
can presidential nominee.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

IL Col. Peter o. knight and ex-Gov.
jennings were informed on Hog ISL
and, Florida politics would be some
what more salubrious.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

Rio Janeiro. Buenos Aires and the
principal cities of South Americas
eastern seaboard
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

On. the first day of Congress more
than 1900 bills were introduced in the
House Of Representatives
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-06-05

The Star greatly regrets to learn
Of the death of Rev. True Whittier, q
good old citizen and minister of Belle
view
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roll. 31-4t
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not otherwise credited In this paper
and also the local news published
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
FAIRFAX

The chairman of the supply committee
of the Red Cross, Mrs. NJ. f. Shedd. re-
quests that all yarns and knitted articles
be brought in at once, as she wishes to
take inventory of stock and make a
shipment to headquarters.-G. 7. Rooney
has sold his house on Maple street to
william Wills. Mr.. Nailor, who is liv-
ing there, will move his family TO the
Falls soon.-Mrs. w. V. Farr and two
children of Burlington are visiting Mrs.
Fairs sister. Mrs. w. II. King.-There
are several cases of influenza and pneu-
monia in town.
There was a quite surprise at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Goodall
Sunday, when their only son, Corp. Allen
Goodall, walked in unexpectedly. He
has been overseas nearly a year and
was severely wounded in the right
shoulder and hand. He is home for a
short furlough.-Word has been received
Of the death on Sunday afternoon of
Alton Irish second son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Irish, of Westford Alton was a
student at Bellows Free Academy when
illness compelled him to leave school.
He is survived by his parents. three
brothers and sister. The funeral will
be held at his late home o-day.-Mr.
and Mrs. Fay Marvin of Colchester have
been visiting friends in town.--Warner
Gregory of Essex Junction visited his
sister, Mrs. G.. c. Paris, Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
Grand Isle County.
ALBURG

Mrs. Edwin James, daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Ransom Bohannon. died at her
home early Tuesday Jan. IA Of pneu-
monia following influenza. at the age of
30. She is survived by her husband and
three small children, also by her parents
and four sisters. all of this place. Much
sympathy is extended to the bereaved
family by the community.-Beatrice Obin,
aged 16, died January 10 Of influenza. The
deceased was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Obin of this place.
The condition of Mrs. w. w. Wash.
burn, who is i'll with pneumonia, remains
about the same. Miss Miller of Burling.
ton is caring for her.-Mr. and Mrs. ]. F.
Clelland attended the funeral of theii
son-in-law. Cecil A. Bristol, at Vergennes
Monday.-A. w. Drafin. who has blood
poison in his arm. is somewhat improved
Mrs. William Rockwell, who has beer
i'll with pneumonia, following influenza
is much better. She is thought to be Out
of danger
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
FRANKLIN.

The central schools closed January
Is because of the inf1uenza.-Dr w.
F. Wright reports about so cases of in
. fluenza in town.-Archie Pelkey died
Tuesday January IA of pneumonia follow
ing Misunderstanding j. Toof returned
home January 10. Mr.. Toof has seen serv-
ice in France in the 1Q3rd machine gun
battalion. He was gassed once and had
the influenza before returning to Amer
ica-Paul Coloumb fractured two ribs
while at work in the woods recently.
At the annual meeting and roll call of
the Congregational Church the following
officers were elected for the year 1919:
Clerk, Charles w. Gates; treasurer, B. B.
Woodward; auditor, F. L. Hopkins; trus-
tees of funds, C. w. Gates, j. r. Ander-
son, B. B. Woodward; chorister Miss
Ella Randall; superintendent Of the Sun
day school, r. J. Gate5.-The mems sup
per Of the Congregational Church has
been postponed on account Of the nflu-
enza epidemic.-Mr. and Mrs. John La
bare of Richford were recent visitors in
town. Mrs. Labare, who has been i'll for
several months, spent eight weeks in a
sanitarium in Burlington without being
benefited and has now been taken to
the State hospital at Waterbury for treat
ment. 1t is hoped by her friends that
she will respond to treatment in that in
stitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23

becomingly gowned in turquoise blue
georgette and the brides maid. Miss
Irene Hasley, wore pale pink satin and
both carried bouquets of pale pink
roses The best man was X enneth Stanton
n friend of the groom. The bride is a
very popular young lady and is the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. willard Hef-
fion. She Is graduate of the Mont
real high school and has many friends
who wish her all success and happi-
ness. The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Rixford of East Highgate
and he Is also well known in Mont
real. He is the manager of the Rix-
ford Manufacturing company at East
Highgate and very well known and
well liked in that vicinity. After the
ceremony a very dainty lunch was
served following the reception given to
the young people. Those assisting in
the serving of the luncheon were Mrs.
w. J. Lyster, Mrs. Thomas Ward, Mrs.
w. e. Sunderland of Montpelier, Miss
Ruth Longeway. Miss Lizzie Gamble,
Miss Sarah Gamble, Miss Ethel Gar
den. Miss Edith Soules, Mrs. G.. e. Sum
derland of Montpelier. There were a
number of people from out Of town
present, the groom's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Oscar Rixford Of East Highgate,
Henry Sunderland of Highgate. e. Read
of Bakersfield, Miss Ellen Hoar of
Barre The young people left for a
trip to New York city after which they
will reside in East Highgate. They
received many beautiful presents, in
Guiding a piano from the groom's par
ents cut glass, china, silver, furniture.
linen and money.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
MONTGOMERY.

One result of the visiting done under
the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal
centenary movement was seen in the
The Rev. o. j. Anderson preached in
the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday
morning and administered communion
Eli Shangraw was in Richford last week.
The Rev. Mr.. Turple visited at the
home of Edward Rushford, Monday
John La Fountain was home from Bur-
lington Tuesday and Wednesday.-Miss
several friends on the occasion of her
sixth birthday, nineteen being present.
Games were played and refreshments
were enjoyed.-Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Parker
were in Enosburg Falls. Monday.-Mr.
and Mrs. F. s. Pratt and son. Lawrence.
attended the marriage of their son.
Roger, to Miss Cora Jeffords. Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Parker were also present.
The fourth quarterly conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church was held
at the parsonage Friday, there was a
good attendance the Rev. E. w. Sharp
presided.-Mr. Winford had the msfor-
tune to sprain his ankle last week and
has been confined to the house for several
days.-Mrs. Raymond, who has been con-
fined to the house with bad colt. is
much improved.-An appeal will be made
this week on behalf Of the Armenian and
Syrian relief committee. Thousands OF
men, women and children are depending
on our bounty
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
CAMBRIDGE

Mrs. Earle Gates visited in Burlington
over Sunday.-W. Il. Tracy Of johnson
was in town Friday and Saturday.
II. Z. Holmes Of Burlington was a WISH
tor at w. M. Smiths last week.-Mrs..
w. A. Lohler and daughter, Sophie, visited
Mrs. Reba Young In Burlington Friday
and Saturday.-Mrs. Effie Roberts is
spending a few weeks with her sister.
Mrs. George Melvin, in Jacksonville
Mrs. w. s. Payne has been in Underhill
caring for her mother, Mrs. Edwards
c. J. Lang Of Stowe spent Sunday with
his father, DR.. w. N. Lang Irish.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Irish, died
Sunday Of pneumonia. following infiu-
enza.-Linus Leavens received word
Monday Of the death from pneumonia
Of his sons wife. Mrs. Harlon Leavens,
at their home in Ludlow. Mrs. Leavens
was called there Sunday.-H. A. Buckley
Is spending the week in New York with
his brother and wife. DR.. and Mrs. Bulk
ley.-Dorothy Leavens was at home from
Montpelier Seminary over Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
GEORGIA

Miss Flossie DeMerritt has returned
from her home in Johnson to resume
her duties as teacher in the Central
school.-Mrs. G. A. Emery has returned
from Bolton, where she was called be-
cause Of illness in her daughters family.
William Bliss of the Vermont Business
College passed the weekend with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs F. w. Bliss.-Dan-
Tel Bragg has gone to Minneapolis, Mimi,
where he expects to make his home in
the future.
Capt. ]. S. King has returned to Edge
wood, Nd. where he expects to receive
his discharge soon.-Miss Eleanor Wat
son. of Lowell, Mass. is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E. Brooks.-Leo Lasher has gone
to Springfield, Mass, where he was for
merly employed.--Mi Marguerite Bliss
is at the home of her parents caring for
her father. F. w. Bliss, who is ill.-Ban-
ner Grange. No. 1856, held it's regular
meeting at the town hall Friday, Jan
uary II. District Deputy and Mrs. II. j
Wright. of st. Adams, installed the fol-
lowing officers: Master, W. A. Post
overseer, A. w. Wood; steward, Floyd
d. Brooks; assistant steward, II. Hale
Nye; lecturer, Mrs. NJ. o. Bragg; sec
rotary, Maurice Bliss; treasurer Walter
Ballard; gatekeeper, Clark WILDER; Ceres
Mrs. Ward Post: Flora, Miss Cora Web
ster; Pomona, Mrs. G. T.. Newton: chap.
lain. j. w. Reynolds; lady assistant stew
ard, Sadie NJ. WILDER Several appica
tons for membership were received and
an enjoyable time passed by all. Re-
freshments of cake, coffee and sand
wiches were served.-An oyster supper
will be served in the parlors of the
Methodist Episcopal Church Friday eve
ming. An interesting program will be
given preceding the supper. All rae cor.
daily invited to attend.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
RICHFORD

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Richford Garment company was
held at the companys Office Tuesday eve
ming of last week. The following direc-
tors were named for the ensuing, year:
Col. l.. c. Leavens, DR.. c. S. Scofield, w.
l.. Durkee, L. F. Smih and w. b. Greene.
Immediately following this meeting the
directors organized by the election of the
following officers: President. Col. l.. c.
Leavens; vice-presdent, L. F. Smith
treasurer. w. B. Greene; clerk, William
II. Greene manager, w. b. Greene; audi
tor, S. II. Boright; executive board. w. l..
Durkee L. F. Smith and w. B. Greene
Miss Fanny Whitcomb recently visited
friends in Durham, Que.-Dr. H. A. Bogue
has sold the farm which he purchased of
Leon Smith to Alexander Jacob of East
Pinnacle. consideration. $13,50O. the sale
including stock and farming tools
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
JEFFERSONVILLE

Mrs Frank Whitcomb and child, OF
Waterbury. were at Hotel Melendy last
week Friday. Mr.. Whitcomb IL acting
conductor on the 3. e. l.. freight while
Mr.. Berry is OFF duty.-Mrs. Fred Put
nam was in Cambridge over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. l. NJ. Powell were at John
son Saturday and Sunday.--Word has
been received of the birth Of daughter.
January 16, to Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Pro-
vost, of Boston.--Ernest Gallup has
been critically ill.-Professor and Mrs.
Betsinger left town Saturday evening,
having finished his work here.-Mrs. w.
w. Raymore is slowly recovering from
injuries received by slipping and break
ing her collarbone.-B. E. Reynolds at
tended the horse trotting at the Norris
Vile fair ground Thursday.-Miss Chloe
Powell is assisting Mrs Raymore dur
ing her convalescent days-Elmer Grave
lin is working for w. c. Buker.-O. e.
MCGOWAN is very Ill with pneumonia
A. +. Rousseau was in Burlington the
first OF the week.-Mr. and Mrs. c. II.
Tucker and son were In North Cam
bridge Sunday.-The board of auditors
will meet at the town clerks office jan
uary 81. February 1. 8. 4. Z and 8. for
the auditing Of all town accounts.--M!ss
Dorothy Smith was at home from Mont
peler Seminary over Sunday.-The board
Of civil authority will meet at the town
clerks office on Friday, January "A, q,
one o'clock, for the abatement Of taxes
#. l.. Start and B. c. Hawley are able
to be In the stores again.-Mrs. E. w
Holmes is recovering from influenza
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
EAST GEORGIA.

Mr.. and Mrs Carmi Preston were re-
cent visitors in town.-Mrs. Carrie
Spauldng has been called home from
Winooski to care for her daughter, Jen-
ME. who is i'll with infiuenza.-Mrs.
Edgar Gabaree, long time resident Of
this town, died at her late home on the
plains Sunday morning at five o'clock.
The funeral was held Tuesday at one
o'clock-Mrs. T. G. Leach was in St.
Adams on business one day this week.
c. +. White was in Middesex on BUSH
ness Tuesday.-Being unable to secure a
teacher for the Skunk Hill school, the
school board has hired Zeph Bovat to
carry the children to the East Plains
district for the winter.--Among the sick
this week were William Maxfield, Jennie
Spaulding, Fred Mayo's family, Fred
wimble, Fred wrlett and Mrs A..
Guerin.--C. +. Wood of Fairfax unloaded
n car of phosphate at this station this
week.-Owing to the lack of snow, 1t Is
extremely dffisult for the teamsters
that are hauling wood and logs.-Mary
Iadley was called to St. Adams to care
for her sister, Mrs. Dixon, who is ILL.,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23

Paxman. Mrs. Pearl Austin, who has
been housekeeper for X. A. Paul for the
last three years has resigned her posi-
ton and Miss Grace Woodward has taken
the position.-The Rev. ]. c. Stephenson
Of Lyndonvlle, a former rector of CAL
vary Church. has accepted call to
Maysville. KY. Mr.. Stephenson is Obliged
to go South for his health and he and
Mrs. Stephenson will leave soon for their
new home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
JOHNSON

Ellen Bishop, who has been in the
freight office at Morrisville. has been
granted n three months leave Of alb
sence and started Monday for Los An
geles, Cal, where she will visit brother
Mrs. L. I. Sylvester returned from Bos-
ton last week and has been confined to
the house with rheumatism.-Mr. and
Mrs. e. H. Scott passed Thursday with
friends in East Fairfield.-Miss Josie
Drown of North Hyde Park came Thurs
day and entered as assistant at the
Startling Trust company.-Mrs. William
Leslie arrived Thursday after passing
several weeks In Waterbury Center and
Springfield. Mass.-Elmer Balch returned
home from Burlington. where he has been
for several days with his son. Rollin
Balch. who Is Ill with pneumonia.
Mrs. d. A. Barrows returned Monday
morning from Rochester. Mimi. after
spending several days there.-Herbert
Williams of East Johnson. who had a
shock several months ago. died Satur-
day. The funeral was held Monday ana
his remains were placed in the vault
Miss Helent Sargent. daughter of Mrs.
Fred Sargent. who has been employed a,
Enosburg Falls. has entered the office
Of the American Mineral company Of this
place.-Miss Mildred Fitzgerald. who is
teaching in Wolcott, spent the weekend
at her home.-Mrs. Mabel Hebb was
taken suddenly i'll with appendicitis ana
taken at once to the Mary Fletcher hos
pital. Rollin Balch has gained sufficiently
to come home from Burlington, where
he has been sick with influenza.-Leon-
ard Pearl was weekend guest of his
mother. Mrs. Hattie Pearl, and has re-
turned to Exeter, N. H.. where he is
teaching
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
HILL WEST

Mr.. and Mrs John McGrail passed the
weekend at the home of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin McGrail.-The
Rev. j. Warner Turpel goes to Ephratah,
NJ Y, this week to assist at revival
meetings.-Mrs. Turpel and little
daughter will visit Mrs. Lewis Rushford
during his absence.--Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Rushford visited at Charles
Rushford's, Saturday.-Some damage
was done in the home of d. II. T.
Borthwick when fire caught around the
chimney. owing to an overheated stove
pipe. Prompt work by Fred Borthwick
prevented further loss.-Mrs. Hardy
Paronto of Hardwick is visiting relatives
ut Montgomery Center.-Edmund Syl-
vester is ill.-Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wetherby
visited at Wheeler Rushfords recently.
Lite Gladys Jewett was bitten quite
badly by dog, Monday.-Mr and Mrs.
John Ariel, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Rush.
ford, Howard Domino and his mother,
Madam Domino, attended the funeral of
Mr.. Domino in Montgomery Center.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-23
EAST HIGHGATE.

The marriage of Oscar Adelbert Rix-
ford of East Highgate and MISS Mary
Carolyn Hefflon of Montreal took place
Saturday afternoon at four O'CLOCK at
the home OF the brides parents, Mr.,
and Mrs willard Hefflon of 232 Mckay
street, Montreal. The officiating clergy
men were the Rev. j. X. Curtiss pas
tor of the Mountain street church In
Montreal and the Rev. Edward stone
of the Holy Trinity Church OF Swan
ton. The single ring service was used
AS Miss Olive Cunningham played the
wedding march. the bridal party came
into the parlor. where the ceremony
took place beneath an arch of ever
green and large white bell. The
bride was given in marriage by her
father and was very beautiful in her
white gown of georgette and charmeuse
satin, wearing bridal veil with a
wreath of orange blossoms. She car
ried bridal bouquet. The maid OF
honor was Miss Ruth Heflon. who wa