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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
RECENT DEATH

Or. Harry M. Wyman, aged Al years,
chairman of the local board of health and
a widely known physician, died at his
home in Gardner. Mass, April 81, from a
complication of diseases, after an illness
of five months. DIR. Wyman was on his
third year as q member or the board of
health, his term expiring next March.
During his residence in Gardner he built
up a large and Lucrative practice and in
connection with his profession specialized
as an X-ray expert His duties as a men,
Der of the board of health were marked
by conscientious service. Although in
poor health during the influenza epidemic
in October, DR. Wyman worked day aand
night in connection with his profession,
besides attending to his official duties as
member of the board of health, in or
ganizing general facilities to meet the
emergency. He was born in Hubbardton,
Mass. July 10, 1877, son of Charles p and
Lille e. Wyman. and received his educa-
ton at Gushing Academy, Dartmouth
College and the University of Vermont,
receiving his degree from the medical
college in the class of 1900. On October 2
E. Hull. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel E. Hull of Burlington. Besides
his wife, he leaves four children, Ruth,
Dorothy, Lillian and Sidney of Gardner.
also his father and step-mother, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles p. Wyman Of Hubbardton,
and two brothers, c. p. Wyman, Jr., of
Hubbardton and l.. Clifford Wyman of
Worcester
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
HAD A PREMONITION
Charles w. Wheeler Dies from Parnly.
sis after Short Illness

Charles William Wheeler for fifteen
years the New England representative of
the advertising department of the New
York World, died suddenly at his home,
No. 20 Pierpont street, Brooklyn, at mid
night Thursday night of acute ascend
ing paralysis. He had been i'll actually
three days.
Mr.. Wheeler was born October %, 1858,
In st. Adams, and leaves a wife and
daughter, Mrs Edison d. Fuller of Cam
bridge. He was a member of Colfax
Council 1920. Royal Arcanum.
In that mysterious manner in which
death usually signals its approach, MI
Wheeler on Easter Sunday. when he was
scheduled to make one of his trips East
felt that he would like to have his wife
accompany him. He just felt bad enough
to need sympathetic company. They re-
turned in the middle of the week.
Early Tuesday morning he awoke UNI
able to use his limbs but until uncon-
seriousness came Thursday noon there
never was a hope of recovery.
In addition to being classed a 100 pei
cent" man in business, Mr.. Wheeler was
the soul of honor and was loved and re-
spected by every man who knew him.
The remains were taken to Claremont
n. H., service held in Trinity Church or
Sunday and the interment made in the
family plot In that town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
FRENCH WAR CROSS
Lieutenant Emery Gets One for Hero
Ism on Western Front

Another officer who won the French
War Cross for heroism on the western
front is Lieut.. Leo NJ Emery of Co.
A, 1Olst Ammunition Train, whose home
Is in this city
Lieutenant Emery was a wagner at
the time he performed the deed for
which he was highly commended by
the French army staff officers.
He was driving, up motor truck
loaded with ammunition when the ma
chine was struck by a bursting shell
which damaged the steering wheel.
smashed the emergency brake, knocked
off part of the top hood of the truck
and ignited the canvas roofing.
In spite of the fact that he had
been almost blown off the drivers seas,
Emery put on power and chung to his
| task of getting the shells to the front
lines. where they were badly needed.
He drove the smoking motor truck
| through ruined town under heavy
fire and arrived at the battery just In
time to replenish the fast falling supply
| OF ammunition. while the soldiers
quickly put out the flames consuming
the auto top over the drivers seat
For this act he was awarded the Croix
de Guerre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
THE MELTING-POT
(From Leslie's)


Owing TO the war only 3s4 500 new com.
municants We're gained by the churches
in this country in 1918. the smallest an.
nual gain in the present century.
DR.. Robert f. Coughlin of Brooklyn.
n. Y, over SO years old and fond OF
dancing, recommends dancing as suit.
able exercise for persons in the later il
period ito oXygenate their tissues"
Nearly 500 Japanese who served in ths
United States army in Hawaii during the
war, and thus became eligible for natu.
radiation. are obtaining citizenship pa
pers and leaving for California.
Fifty Thousand workers In Boston
adopted protest against the ratification
of the prohibition amendment without a
referendum, and urged the repeal of the
Presidents wartime prohibition order.
Ten thousand workmen at Petrosrad
adopted a declaration that the Bolshevist
government had betrayed the ideals OF
the October revolution and had deceived
tho workmen and peasants of Russia
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
CHANGE IN BUSINESS
A. S. Gallup and F. u. Royce BecOm,
Members Of Berry-Hall Company

Two new members are to come into one
Of Burlington's business houses, the
Berry-Hall company, dealers in teas and
coffees and spices, as. the result Of ar
rangements completed Monday. The
new members are A. S. Gallup of this
city and F. B. Royce Of ST. Adams. who
have bought the stock in the business
formerly owned by the late William
Hiney. who died in January.
Mr.. Gallup has been the assistant man
ager of the Mead Manufacturing COM
pany for the last seven years. Previous
to that time, he was for 13 years a mer-
chant in the town of Sheldon, being a
member of the firm of Jennson & Gallup.
Mr.. Royce has been travelling salesman
for the Mead Manufacturing company in
Vermont and New Hampshire for the
last 16 years.
Mr.. Gallup will take up the manage
ment at the local office of the Berry Hall
company, while Mr.. Royce will travel
for the concern. NJ. G. Berry, president
of the company, j. A. Waterman, vice.
| president. and S. II. Everett, the other
stockholders. will continue as at present.
Mr.. Gallup and Mr.. Royce will not be
able to take up their new duties until
the first of July, but after that date will
| give their entire time to the work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08

the local system at the present time.
On Friday morning, the closing day. at
10 o'clock the children from Burling-
ton who have been attending the morn
ing sessions with the Junior supervisor
Will present pageant under her di-
rection. to which all parents and friends
will be invited.
DR.. Thomas l.. Harris professor of
psychology at Miami University, who
was one of the lecturers last year, will
probably be the superintendent of the
local system this year, succeeding Mr..
Burgess, who has been transferred to
the Pacific coast system of the Chau
tauqua.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
SUIT OVER FERRY BOAT
Single Jury Case in Grand Isle County
COurt-One Divorce Granted

Single Jury Case in Grand Isle County
Court-One Divorce Granted
The January term of Grand Isle county
court, which was adjourned until Tues-
day, April %, was convened on schedule
time. with Judge Moulton presiding in
place of Judge Butler, who was engaged
in court in Rutland. The forenoon was
occupied in calling the calendar and one
divorce case was heard, Bessie M. Mott
vs. Jesse NJ. Mott, in which a bill was
granted on the ground of neglect and fail
ure to support. Jed =. Ladd appeared for
the petition.
In the afternoon the jury was called,
and sworn and charged by Judge Moulton
as to the duty of juror under his oath.
A panel was then called in the one and
only case set for trial, namely Roy G..
Rockwell vs. Elisha N. Goodsell and Es-
tella BotsfoHd. This was an action in
which the plaintiff sought to recover on
two certain promisory notes. each for
$500
The plaintiff resides at Alburg, as does
Defendant Goodsell. the co-defendant
lives at Des Moines, Iowa. but was repre-
scented on the trial by her husband. These
notes were given by the defendants as
the balance for a certain ferry boat and
franchise owned by the plaintiff. The
regular run of the boat was from Alburg
to Swanton, and in the season of 1917
the boat earned gross income of $1,000
The defendants sought to obtain more
or less deduction from the balance due
upon the ground that they had been de-
ceived and defrauded in the sale be-
cause the condition of the ferry
boat and it's engines was not
MS represented by the plaintiff at the time
If the sale. The defendants introduced
considerable testimony as to the condi-
ton of the boat and engines. The plain
tiff disclaimed any misrepresentation
and insisted the sale was honest in every
respect Fred l.. Webster and Eugene
Ayers appeared for the plaintiff. Yer
non A. Billiard and c. p. Cowles for the
defendant.
Judge Moulton delivered a concise
clean-cut charge to the jury and artel
about one hours elaboration a verdict
was returned for the plaintiff to recover
| 81, 047.92 damages and costs.
! During the trial Mr.. Webster was
called to the telephone and when he
came back into the court room. it was
as a superior judge. the message beine
from Governor Clement that Webster
had been appointed to Ali vacancy or
the bench.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08

headaches disappeared. ! gained in
weight and feel fine, 80 can honestly
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound to any woman who 10
suffering as ! was. Mrs. ADELINE 3.
LYNCH, 100 Plain St., Providence, X. !.
Backache and nervousness are symp-
toms or natures warnings, which IN
dicate Q functional disturbance or an
unhealthy condition which often devel'
ops into more serious ailment. .
Women in this condition should not
continue to drag along without help, but
profit by Mrs. Lynch's experience, ana
try this famous root and herb remedy
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
Pound-and for special advice write 10
lydia K. Pinkham Med Co. Lynn, Mass
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
HASWELL LODGE OF PERFECTION
ELECTS OFFICERS

Haswel Lodge of Perfection, of the
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, held its
annual communication Friday evening at
the Masonic Temple and the following
officers were elected and appointed for
the year ensuing: Thrice potent master
Samuel Lawton; deputy master, A. II
Langworthy; senior warden, w. II. Col
Inns: junior warden, ID. NJ. Jarvis; orator,
f. /. Soule; treasurer. e. II. Martin
secretary, L. J. Paige; master of cere-
monies. w. II. Macdonald; hospitaler
II. 3. Small; organist, w. p. Walker
guard. w. H. Louther; tyler. II. l..
Johonnott.
The officers were installed by, Past
Thrice Potent Master Charles H. Jones
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
APRIL WEATHER
Only -Four Clear Days In Burlington
during the Month

Milton W. Dow observer in charge of
the local station of the United States
Weather Bureau, reports a mean tenn
perature of S9.5 degrees in Burlington
during April, which is one degree below
the normal for the month. The highest
was 70 degrees, on the Esd, and the
lowest was IL degrees, on the LIST. The
greatest daily range was 81 degrees. on
the ed, and the least daily range was
five degrees, on the 10Th. The precipita-
ton Grain and melted snow amounted TO
242 inches, the normal for the month
being 1877 inches. The prevailing wind
was from the south, the total movement
1856 miles, the average hourly velocity
1913 miles, and the maximum velocity 4f
miles per hour, from the south, on the
1lth. The month was made up OF four
clear, seven partly cloudy and 10 cloudy
days. Precipitation in quantity suffi-
Client to measure occurred on 16 days
An aurora was noted on the 2lst. solar
halos on the Sth, 9th. 10Th, 22d and 9th
| sleet on the 18th and fog on the 7th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Routine business Transacted at Monthly
Meeting OF Commissioners

Routine business took up the attention
Of the board of school commissioners at
the regular monthly meeting at the office
of the superintendent in the high school
building Friday evening. 1t was voted to
build cement sidewalk on the property
Of the II. O. Wheeler school, AUDITING
on Walnut street, provided the city grants
the petition of the citizens In that vicinity
to build a sidewalk on both sides of Wal
nut street from the intersection of Archi-
bald street to Oak street.
The contract for coal for the schools
during the coming year was awarded to
Lawrence BARLEY, the lowest bidder.
Several communications from business
firms in this city and elsewhere In testi.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF
nee Company Loses in Suit to
Recover ON a Policy

Recover ON a Policy
Judge Frank l.. Fish, presiding in
Chittenden county court Monday after
noon. awarded judgment OF s1.765.1S to
the plaintiff in the case of +. II. Kim
bail against the New York Life Insur-
Ance company. The case goes to the
Supreme Court on exceptions. Judge
Sherman r. Moulton, who has been pre-
siding In county court, was disqualified
to try this case, having served as an
attorney when the case was up pre-
vtously.
The case was an action on a policy
held by Charles b. Kimball. son of the
| plaintiff. At the time of the issuance
giof the policy. Charles lived in this city.
He died at st. Louis, Mo-, January Is,
1915. and claim was made on the policy,
which had lapsed, but had been revived
by an endorsement. The company claims
that this endorsement of reinstatement
J was enormously made by clerk at the
| home ONCE. and that, in fact the policy
/ had lapsed at the time of the death of
! the insured.
The defendant offered to show that the
endorsement was enormously made.
which offer was excluded by the court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
STATE BANKERS OFFER CLUB
WORK PRIZES

The Vermont State Bankers associa-
ton offers the following prizes through
the State Club leader. agricultural ex
tension service, of the University OF
Vermont, Cor best results In boys and
girls club work during 1919:
1. Statewide cash prizes of $500, $500
$500. in each of the IL club work projects
2. In each county, cash prizes of $500
S200. $L0o. In each of these club projects
Garden. canning. pigs, poultry, potatoes
corn. calf, sheep, cooking. sewing
handtcrafts.
8. 4-H achievement medals, to each o.
the IL State club champions for 1919.
l. Free trips are guaranteed to two
standard club teams to the Vernon
State fair, and also to two teams to thu
Eastern States exposition. Springfield
Mass. In September.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
State Convention i'm Interest OF Ratif'
cation May he Held Here

Former President William II. Taft,
with a group of national leaders from
the League to Enforce Peace, are planning
whrlwind tour from May 10 to June 8,
speaking for the ratification OF the
League of Nations covenant at conven-
lions arranged by State branches of the
League to Enforce Peace.
The Free Press was informed Fri
day by the national league that the con-
vention for Vermont probably would be
held in Burlington. if local interest war
ranted it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
SHE FINDS HERSELF MUCH
BETTER

Lame back. rheumatic pains. stiffness
and soreness in muscles and joints can
be quickly relieved. Mrs. L. Wavue,
2726 3rd ST., Ocean Park. Cal, writes:
II used to have pains in my right hip
/ could hardly tLrn in bed. Now I
find ! am much better by using Foley
Kidney Pills, Likewise. pains in my
back left. w. O'Sullivan. 80 Church
street. (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08

- -
ached all the time:
l was tired and had
no ambition for any
thing. ! had taken
a number of medi-
cines which did me
no good. One day
/ read about Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege:
table Compound and
what It had done TOR
women. SO / tried
it. My nervousness
81 E>clxorho and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
NEW SUPERINTENDENT
Octave IAvaalee Succeeds j. w. COffey
AZ Head Of Street Department

AZ Hea0 OF Street department
Octave Lavallee, who has been assist
ant superintendent Of streets under John
W. Coffey, was Monday appointed
superintendent to succeed Mr.. Coffey by
the street commissioners at a special
meeting. according to an announcement
made to the Free Press that night by
Commissioner Charles L. Dolan. The
commissions personnel was present in
full Commissioners Howard Crane and
John l.. Bergeron being in attendance
with Commissioner Dolan.
The formal resignation of Superintend-
ent John w. Coffey was presented, along
with his refusal to accept the reap
pointment made by the board about two
weeks ago, both of which were accepted.
The commissioners passed resolution
Of regret at Mr.. Coffeys retirement, with
their thanks for the excellent service
which he has rendered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
UNCLAIMED LETTERS

List of unclaimed letters in the BurlinS-
ton postoffice for the week ending May
g. 1919:
WOMEN'S LIST
Mrs. Anna Beaulac, Miss Eva Barnes,
Mrs. l.. Bombard Miss Merl Brand, Mrs.
f. r. Cyr, Miss +. ID. Fairbanks. Jennie
Griffiths Mrs. Esther Mary Marceau.
Mrs. Dora Robier T.. Redmond, Miss
Molly Read, Mrs. b. Shaw, Mrs. Smith,
Mrs. Frederick Stone, Miss Phyllis Soule.
Mrs. Francis Tedford. Miss Mabel Woods,
Miss II. G. Wood t2).
MEMS LIST
Eddie Baron Pete Blansette. +. Il.
Cotter, Fred Fisher Mr.. Grayhan, W.
c. King (9, Geo. f. Marlett, II. Gordon
Martin Frank Rookie, Jr., Private Edw.
d. Rouse, Joseph Rouse, Mr. and Mrs.
Lamont Sherman. Henry Stone, Frank
Wesley, f. NJ. Wilson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08

II you are an efflciert stenographer an
ad in the classified will find you desir-
able position on short notice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08

For the Lands Sake Use Bowkers
fertilizers. They enrich the earth and
those who till it," (adv.) 19.wtje30.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-05-08
HOW TO AVOID
BACKACHE and
NERVOUSNESS
Told by Mrs. Lynch From
Own Experience.

Providence, r. I.-"I was all run
down in health, was nervous, had head
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-06
Tells HOlU TO Stop q
Bad Cough
surp-i1inE reEuitI from this fsmous
old hnme-mads syrup Ealily
pHeparud and costs little.

II you have q severe cough or chest
cold accompanied with soreness, throat
TICKLE hoarseness- or difficult breath
lngs OF If your child wakes up during
tie night with Group and You want
QUICK help. Try this reliable old home
maze cough remedy. ANY druggist
can supply you with 2i5 ounces Of
FineL- Pour this into q pint bottle
ana nj the bottle with plain granu-
lated sugar syrup. Or you can use
clarliled molasses, honey, OF corn
ETTup, instead OF sugar syrup, II
1eslred- This recipe makes a pint
q really remarkable cough remedy.
At tastes good, and in spite OF its
low cost, lE can be depended uDon
90 give quick and lasting relief.
You can feel this take hold OF q
cough IN s UaT that means business
y iooEens and raises the phlegm, stops
Ilro1t tickle and soothes and heals
the irTltated membranes that line the
throat and bronchial tubes with such
Promptnesss ease ana certainty that It
- really Astonishing.
FlneL IS q special and highly con-
centrated compound Of genuine Nor
way pine extract. and is probably the
AeEe known means OF overcoming severe
coughs, throat and chest colds.
There are many worthless limitations
Of this mixture To aToid disappoint-
uents ask for "2la ounces Of Pinex''
With full directions and don't accept
ANYTHING else Guaranteed to give alb
soiute satisfaction or money promptly
refunded The Pinex Co., Fl. Wayne.
Ind
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-06

THE chamber OF commerce has been
1 asleep, W W Turney told the 800
embers and guests assembled at the
annual banquet held in Hotel Paso
DEL Norts wednesday night
7 wish 20 say 20 the man who has
50 recently become president OF the
chzmber Of commerce" he said, fac-
ing c. n. Bassett. and say 10 you
IA that TO me Il is more important
to- be the president Of the right kind
Of a chamber OF commerce than IL is
% be elected 60 any local office. city
or county, within our midst; because
the president OF this institution Is
looked 20 20 do and 10 build Up some
thing and not simply TO 80 out and
md ways and means 10 spend the
axes taken from the people I an
not now. mind you, criticising any
one when we realize that the cham
Ter q commerce is the thing we must
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-06

rely on 10 make FL Paso what it
ought to be, then will the chamber
Of commerce meet the issue and do
the things which IL should do.
FL PasO in Right spot
Almost 500 years ago. white men
came to FL Paso and declared that
there should be at all times a great
settlement here They came here be-
fore they went 10 any other part OF
place in the United States. and dur
ing all that time the place selected
here, though known by many names,
has grown until il has-tO state il
fairly and honestly-nOt 10 exceed
-. 200 people. Are you proud Of that2
I am not / am not proud that FL
Paso has not reached 100000 people.
God made this pass for a pur-
pose-that the great traffic from the
east TO the west. and from the north
to the south likewise, might pass
through it. Are you satisfied to let
II go, letting people push upon US
things We ought 10 have, or do you
want TO make use Of some OF that
energy and some Of that spirit which
during the war we put behind those
drives that gave US the position in
this state Of never falling down when
we were asked for contributions. IN
III the millions contributed reached
above the four mentioned by one Of
che speakers and the II mentioned by
another
For Memorial Park.
FL Paso answered the call. what
ever they made II. Today we are try
ing to raise another fund. and not
Withstanding that IL is peace time, Fl
Paso will not fail. on the 22nd of
and a modest amount will be asked OF
you-the sum OF $4,000. Other drives
may fail, but that drive must not fail.
because II IS made for the purpose Of
creating a memorial TO the boys Of
this county who went over there and
gave their lives that the women and
children. not only Of this age. but Of
all times might be free. In that
Drive you viii be asked for 81 for
each person until $4,000 is raised
10 establish a memorial park
When We Wake Up.
The chamber OF commerce must
wake up We have been asleep. 1
remember one time we did. for a lit
tie time, wake Up. was charged
prise in this city We wanted to
know if you were in good faith in
his town. / said. Give me $50. 600
and the plant viii be located here
In two or three days the money was
handed over to me. and the Pearson
mill was built, representing an in
vesrment Of $500, 600. Was that 500
600 well spent2 There are 500 peo-
pie employed in those shops day by
day, and the payroll is spent here
and over in Juarez. 1 mention this
not for any credit to myself, but 10
show you what $4,000 did
sNe raise 100000 a year after
most arduous labor TO run this
chamber Of commerce. We used
TO drink up that much money In
whisky every week, perhaps, I'm
two days. when we EO out and
solicit $4,000 20 make this cham
her OF commerce make FL PasO,
II r. like pulling eyeteefh. not
WifhstandinE that every dollar
goes hack into the pockets Of the
people.
Prove That We Are Alive.
The world needs what FL PasO can
produce and you owe it to Texas and
the world 10 make OF this city what
those men 500 years ago felt We
ought not to let another 300 years
go by before we have proven TO the
people that this pass was really made
for a purpose. Cities don't make
themselves You might as well say