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Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Why would anybody want to administer
chloroform to a South Side "cop?" Are they
not sleepy headed enough normallyl
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

A shortage OF $4,000 school teachers in the
United States is now reported. Most of the
missing ones will be found holding down better
iohs
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Italians are going after another town along
the Adriatic coast and that sea may yet become
an Italian lake, in spite of the peace conference.
Moral obligation" does not appear to hold
anybody over there very tight.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

England is now threatened with q general
railroad strike, and conditions are correspond
ingly gloomy over there. Society's convulsions
did not cease with the armistice.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

The Tiger of France is not taking any un-
necessary chances, but has his faith pinned on
substantial agreement for the protection of
his country. That is wisdom as distinguished
from idealism
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Mr.. Burleson says influence" cuts no figure
in appointment of postmasters Nebraska can
furnish number of instances to the contrary.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Some folks know a bargain when they see
one, and that is why the army store was rushed
when it opened.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

-. Why should not Omaha's high schools be
made 4 training camp? In the south smaller
and less important, places are so favored.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26
%AeeAGm
EMsr81X
Wher De VaIera Comes.

Omaha, Sept. 24.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: To avoid confusion
among the numerous Irish societies
in their avocation of politics, pa
triotism and finance, desire to state
the purpose of the one perfected re-
Gently at the Fontenelle hotel. Its
object is to promote Ireland's claim
for freedom intelligently by coop
Grating with Mayor Ed p. Smith in
giving the president of the Irish re-
public a municipal and magnificent
reception.
President de valera's mission is
not for attending pink teas nor ap-
pearing at beauty picture contests.
To quote passage In his letter ac-
cepting Mayor Smiths invitation:' :
I'VE have a message for the people
OF America, and we are particularly
anxious to deliver that message un-
der the auspices of the chief ex-
ecutive Of the different cities"
The members Of any society.
whatever the phraseology of its
name may be. that will try to
mixing 1t with American politics, are
greater enemies of Ireland than
Bloody" Balfour or Carson.
So that President de Valeras visit
to Omaha would have wide and suit
able publicity 1t was the sense of
the meeting at the Fontenelle hotel
to arrange for him the unveiling Of
General John O'Neilps monument,
because at the performance of that
ceremony the G. A. R., the Spanish
American War Veterans and the
American Legion would participate.
JERRY HOWARD,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Cranberry "jel" ought to be cheaper thi
year, as the crop of berries is reported to b.
twice that of last season.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

United States in or out of the league, and others
probably will.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

The democratic national executive commit
tee is holding a secret confab at Atlantic City,
outlining next years campaign. Chiefly occu-
pied in consideration of whether the people will
put up with third-termer
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Censorship at the state house went off al
most as quickly as it went on. Score one TO
the power of the press.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Director Hines proposes to break up the
practice of using refrigerator cars as storage
houses for pershable goods while the market
is forced up. His efforts may bring relief in
some regards
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

King Albert will find a cordial community
awaiting him in Omaha, unmarked by any Of
the stuff that made Milwaukee either famous
or foolish. v
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

King Ak got away to good start this time
Watch him finish as we'll.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Thirty-eight distinguished Californians have
asked Senator Johnson to abandon his position
on the treaty. Perhaps as many more have
asked him not to, and there you have it.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Belgum's king is coming, but Quivera's
monarch will arrive first
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

A Lincoln milk dealer admits profit of
little more than 100 per cent, but does not con-
slider that unreasonable Wonder what he
would look upon as profteering.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Others beside the mayor have wondered a
the way the city hall is being torn down.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Mr.. Wilson again at Denver said the 'as-
sembly don't vote" We hope the grammar is
that of the reporter but it is as near correct as
the statement it conveys.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Now that they have Kelly, what will they
do with him?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Demands of the coal miners do not promis
any great reduction in cost of fuel.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

One drink of whisky has destroyed many a
mans chance for happiness so why specify
three?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

Now we are being told the "Shantung affair
is settled" By whom, and whenl
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26
You should know that
! The percentage of illiteracy in Oma- I
| ha is among the lowest of the metro \
| politan cities of the United States. I

Carnival is said to be clean. All right
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

nent over the League of Nations and
democracy, but until then, nothing
doing in that line.
SOLDIER.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
THE MERMAID is KIDNAPPED.
By DADDY.

{The birds and animals aid the Prince
of Dollars in his wooing of Anita, the
mermaid, carrying her to Lovers Knoll
and forcing Blacksmith Joe to free her
from her promise to marry him.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

CHAPTER vi.
End of the Mystery.
JOE had no
u sooner said that he would
free Anita, the mermaid, from her
n omise to marry him, than the
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-26

tNext week will be told the stirring
story Of Peggy's and Bily's venture with
Grasshopper Hop and his army.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
MORRISVILLE

Miss Nellie Kellogg. who had ben In
falling health since 1898. and who han
been under the care of trained nurse
since February Is of this year, died
Wednesday morning of last week. Fu-
neral services were held Friday at
200 p. m. the Rev. W. r. Baker of
Ottawa her former pastor, assisted by
the Rev. George f. Goodlif of the Con-
gregational Church, officiating. Inter-
ment was made in Pleasant View
cemetery. The Unity class of which she
was n charter member, attended In
body, dressed in white and carrying ye--
low lilies, yellow being the class color
The bearers members of the class, are
Miss Nan Wombel. Miss Susan Downe-
Miss Marie Gulick. Mrs. Helen Robinson
Mrs Blanch Waite and Mrs. Effie Small
ley. At the cemetery the class, from
a circle about the grave. deposited
their lilies upon the casket as it is
lowered. Nellie Anthony Kellogg. sec
ond daughter of the late Rev. George
\. Kellogg and Alice j. Kellogg, was
born at Jewett city, Conn, April %,
1879. She came to Morrisvile with he.
parents in 1895, attended Peoples Acad-
envy until being obliged to give up her
course during her senior year, in 1898. on
account VI III ntdltH, since Nnltn lfne
she had been an invalid, but had been
her cheerful self during all these years,
| doing all that she could IN the Congre-
| gational Church, of which she was a
member. in charge of the Camp Fire
! Girls, as long as she was able and con-
| Quoting the Brown owl Gift Shop at
Caspian Lake summers She was a great
lover Of nature. she was well in
| formed bird student and lover OF wild
dowers, and a part of the decorations
of the funeral We're wild flowers picked
by her former Camp Fire Girls. She is
| survived by her mother. Mrs. Alice J.
| Kellogg. sister, Mrs Maude X. Stay
| ton, with whom she had made her home
| and a brother, Charles w. Kellogg OF
! Boston.-Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Bogue OF
| Cambridge, with their son, Robert, Were
| recent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs, Il. D.
| Thompson Mr., Boyce is one of IA tail
| family being six feet four inches. his
father clio. a brother 7-2. There are
| seven sons and three daughters in the
| family, all of whom are over six fee,
tall, with the exception of the Youngest
| son. who is coming" all right,--Dr i
| Arthur Robinson has rented the first
floor of his residence, corner of Congress
street and Harrison avenue, to his son
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
MONTGOMERY

During a severe storm II cows belong
ing to the Nelson e. Hall Co. were killed
by lightning. Mrs. Frank Pratt is visit
ing at Hardwick Mrs. Fanny Pond Of
Rchford is visiting at Cortes Farrar's,
Mr. and Mrs Albert Paronto and two
children OF Springfield. Mass, have been
at Or. keelan's for a visit.-Fred
Paronto Of North Scituate, r. l.. is at
home for the summer.-k enneth Jenne
is staying at p. r. Swan's.-Children s
day was observed Sunday at the Metho-
dist Church A program of songs and
recitatons was well rendered by the
children. The church was decorated with
flowers. and there was a large attend
ance .-The Few. Fred W. DONNA who
is visiting his parents, MIR. and Mrs
Darius Domino. gave lecture in the
school hall Tuesday evening on the
Plan of the Ages. The sermon topics
for the services at the Methodist Church
next Sunday will be: Morning. True
Success; evening. "A Personal Cues
ton
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HILL WEST

Mr.. and Mrs. G. u. Shangraw spent
Sunday with relatives in Richford.-
Thomas and William McGrail were in
Enosburg Falls on business Friday.-Mr
and Mrs W. p. Shangraw, son, Clifford,
and daughter, Tressa, and Mrs. Charles
Rushford also Mr. and Mrs. Wnford
Messier and Henry Messier and daugh-
ter, Madge, motored to Lake Carmi
where they attended a farmers picnic
one day last week.-Doris Rushford pass
ed Sunday with her grandmother, Mrs.
Lenore Touchette. and Clement Mason
passed Sunday with his father. Bert
Mason.-Mr. and Mrs. David Bashaw and
family and Mr.. and Mrs Tatro of south
Richford visited at John Monteith s
Sunday.-Homer Wetherby has leased
Henry Jettes farm and takes possession
Immediately. Mr.. Jette will work In a
lumber camp.-Mr. and Mrs. Austin
McGrail and daughter, Mrs. II. Nj.
Sylvester were in St Adams on business
Saturday. While there, Mr.. McGrail at
tended the sheep meeting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
WEST, ENOSRURG.

Kenneth Craig passed last week at the
home of Hubbard Stanley in West Berk-
shire.-Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ryea are
working for Mr., and Mrs Nelson Sylves-
ter at East Enosburg. Mr.. and Mrs. C..
D. Kelley of Bakersfield Hollow visited
at the home of their son. Elmer Kelley,
June 10.
V. A. Irish has sold his farm TO parties
from Hyde Park.-ATr. and Mrs Benja-
min Woodward and Mr.. and Mrs b.
L. Savage motored to Burlington June
Sc L. Stanton. who has employment
at Brandreth Lake, y. Y. passed a few
days last week at his home here.-Par-
ties from ST. Adams was at h. O. Stone 5
Thursday demonstrating with an Inter-
national tractor and plough.
Mrs. u. f.. Houghton passed few DAYS
last week al the home of Wallace Han al
Fnosburg Falls.-Lewis Greenwood has
moved his family into the tenement owe,
Joseph Lapans blacksmith shop.-Mr
and~Mrs. Fred Ovitt and Craig Ovir
motored to Rchford Friday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
Orange County
RANDOLPH

Miss Frances, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Holman. who was i'll with
pneumonia. complications developing,
passed away just before six o'clock
Saturday night, She was bright
young lady, brilliant scholar, and a
favorite with the young people. She
was about IL years of age and is sur
VlVed by her parents and several
brothers and sisters. Mr., Holman, her
father, is one of the rural mail car
flers IN town and the family is well
know n,-Mrs. Ada Carr. who has been
in town for several weeks with Mrs,
r H. ketchum left Friday night for
Barre to pass two weeks with rela-
tlNes.-Mrs. Sarah Thompson and
nephew, Fred Booth. recently dis
charged from service. have been in
town for few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
&C. 5. Booth. They returned Saturday
morning to Newport and Mrs, Thomp-
son VIII 20 for the present to Lang
don, \. H.. whore she will have work
Tor the Summer.-Miss Emma Wood
went to Bethel Saturday for short
stay'-Miss Evelyn Howe, VINO has
peeh with her aunt. Mrs. f. n. ket-
chum' mas returned to her home in Con-
cord, y, H,-Members of Fern Re-
pekah Lodge were invited to the home
| OF Arhle +. Clarke Friday night to
oHer congratulations to Mrs. Emogene
buck, who is member of the local
| lodge on account of the honor con-
ferred upon her at the late assembly
| meeting in Burlington, that OF the
decoration of chivalry Mrs. Buck has
peen honored as president of the as
sembly, and of this added honor the
local lodge, of which she is valued
member is justly proud There was
music and a social hour, and light re-
| Ireshmehts served by the hostess
MISS Helene RanneM who has a posi-
tloh IN Greenfield, Mass, as stenog-
| rapher IN an office, was here for an
| "Ner-sunday stay with her mother
Mrs Harry Chase.-Mrs. r T. Saull
lett Saturday morning for Derry, n.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
Orleans County
GREENSBORO

Thursday night or early Friday morn
ing about two o'clock the home of
Andrew Calderwood was discovered to be
on fire and the housekeeper after getting
her three children out went to n neigh
boris and gave the alarm, which was
further given by telephone. The house
and barn adjoining were mass of flame
when help arrived and devoted their
attention to protecting the house of a
neighbor. The insurance Is $3.50 Mr..
Caderwood is an old man and has gone
to the home of his daughter in Hard
wick. This is the second time he has lost
his home by fire within a few years.
Mrs. Martha and Mrs. Louise Bates
motored to Hardwick Saturday with Mrs.
Hettie Goodrich. John Lumsden Is re-
surfacing the State road In the village.
The new tractor has arrived and the road
comm .ssioner n. A. Harrison. is now busy
repairing the highways. 1t is said to
work we'll wherever tried so far.-George
Fowler carried Mrs John Fowle to her
home in Marshfeld Saturday.-M Mrs
Jennie Pope of st. Johnsbury is visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Harrison
George King has sold his farm and
stock to Guy Abbey and Burton Sweet OF
East Hardwck and will move his family
lnlO f1Onner harrison tenement mouse.
Thomas Wilson is visiting his sister. Mrs
Rutledge.-Mr. and Mrs Charles Good
rich and Mrs. Laura Harrison left Thurs
day for motor trip to the White Noun.
tains and will visit in Plymouth anc
A shland for a few days before returning
Mrs. Lizzie Goodrich is visiting heI
daughter. Mrs William Hardy. il
Lyndonville for a few days.-Mrs. JOSEPH
DeBrune and niece, Ruth Williams, are
visiting in Georgia for week or So
Mr. and Mrs. l.. A. Perrin and Mr.. anc
Mrs. A. b. Cuthoertson attended tbs
graduation exercises at the Vail schoo
at Lyndonville. Friday evening.-Mr
Messer and family of Montpelier were r
town Saturday.-The Rev. +. G.. Hayes
Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Darlington attended
the meeting of Congregational churches
at McIndoes, Friday.-The Hazen RoaC
Pomona Grange met with the Caspian
Lake Grange Saturday and had very
pleasant meeting. The lecturers hour
was filed with music, instrumental ant
vocal. remarks by George Porter, George
Perkins. Harvey Burbank and Elmer
Goodrich. Mr.. Hallett of St Johnsburl
was present and gave some good advice
on the duties of officers and patrons
he ladies furnished A good dinner for all
Sixty-fve members were present.-Tht
graduating exercises of the junior high
school will be held al the hall Wednes
day evening June %
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where he had been treated for several
weeks. He had been i'll for six months
| from complication of diseases and had
been great sufferer. Mr.. Straw was
| born in this village and had passed his
| life here. He was the youngest son of the
late Thomas Akeley and Caroline Rand
| Straw and is survived by a brother and
! sister. Albert r. Straw and Mrs Hattie
Douglass of stowe. and half-sister. Mrs
Lucretia Bundy of Morrisvile. Mr. Straw
was married in 1879 to Miss Della r.
Hodge of stowe, who died in 1899 He
leaves son. Leo II. Straw, and two
daughters, Mrs. Mae Straw McOuade and
Miss Minnie ID. straw, and six grand
children, all of stowe. A daughter. Miss
Susie Rae Straw died in 1898 and a son,
Thomas A.. in 1897 He also leaves his
second wife. Carrie f.. Bigelow straw.
MIR. Straw was charter member of
Unity church. a past master of Mans
field Mountain Grange He was for
many years a trustee of Stowe Free
library. serving as secretary of the boar
and had held other public offices Mrs
straw, who has been in Burlington with
her husband returned to stowe Tuesday
Mrs Straws brother, Arthur =. Bigelow
Of Hartford, Conn, and Middlesex, was
with them in Burlington when Mr. Straw
died.
A prayer service for Herbert T.. Straw
will he held at the home in the village at
one o'clock Friday afternoon and the
funeral will he at Unity Church at l:3O
Mr.. Straw died Tuesday at the Mary
Fletcher hospital in Burlngton.-Miss
Addie Bigelow of Franklin ~ H., came
to stowe Monday to spend the sum-
mer.-A special meeting Of the Eastern
star Chapter was held last Friday eve
ming when -four new members were taken
into the order They were: W. y. Pangle
Earl w. Tinkham. Walter A Sears and
Curran Bellows.-The civil engineers from
the University of Vermont will give a
concert on Friday evening and the pro-
ceeds will be used for a scholarship for
some stowe boy wishing to enter the
university Miss Emily n. Stickney. a
representative working for the kurn
Hattin Homes. was in town on Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Sawyer. son. Earl
and daughter Jessie. and Miss ,Verta
Knapp Of Hardwick visited at f. e.
Magoon's. sunday.-Harry Gibbs and
family spent Sunday in Wolcott.-
Dorothy Barrows returned Sunday even
ing from Cambridse.-E c. Wells visited
Mrs Wells at the Fanny Allen hospital
Sunday.-Mrs. l.. s. Macutchan visited
Mr.. Macutchan at the Mary Fletcher
hospital Sunday.-Miss Manning. the
county teacher. will give two lessons on
home nursing on Thursday and Monday,
June 10 and q, in the afternoon of each
day. After having such an epidemic as
last fall and winter it seems as if it
would be very helpful to hear the lecture
E r. Wright Of Fairfax is spending a
few days with his wife at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Straw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
GEORGIA.

The prize speaking contest held at the
town hall June IL was success
Twenty-one pupils took part and showed
much ability and training The contest
was in two divisions: the first being
pupils from the first to fourth grades in
elusive; the second division pupils from
fifth to eighth grades inclusive. The first
prize in the first division was won by
Kenneth Webster, second by Charlotte
Loomis. and third by Ruth Ballard.
Prizes in the second division were; first
by Beryl Green, second Josephine Perry.
and third by Susie Niles. The judges
were Supt. George S Wright and Miss
Gertrude Beeman of st. Adams and the
Rev. Bessey of Milton.--Miss F'lossie
DeMerritt has gone to her home in
Johnson after closing a successful term
of school here. Many regret that Miss
DeMerritt is not to return this fall.--H.
Hale Nye Is attending commencement at
Colby Academy. New London, y. H
George Howard is visiting his daughter.
Mrs. Grin Avery, of Springfield. Mass
Miss Sadie Wilbur is attending COM
mencement at Castleton Normal school.
The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs.
George Webster. Wednesday.
grangers and friends will hold a basket
picnic at Camp Sunshine Friday.-Mrs c.
r. Lynn and two children. Dorothy and
Chester of Providence. r. l.. are visiting
Mrs. Lynn's mother, Mrs. G. A. Scott.
Invitations have been received for the
wedding of Ira Waller of South Burling-
ton and Louise Newton. formerly of this
place, which will take place June IS at
the home of Miss Newton's sister, Mrs
Myron Waller of South Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
SWANTON

Carl and Dorothy Leddy Of Montreal,
Que. are guests at the home of Mrs. A.
NJ. Monet.-NIiss Blanche Archam ba ult
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. |. j. Archam-
bault OF Swanton, and Ludger Chevier
Of Springfield, Mass, were married June
10, at nine O'Clock at the Church of the
Nativity, the Rev. F.. NJ Salmon per-
forming the ceremony.-Mrs. C.. c. Gill
more is ill.--A daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Foster Glidden on June TO-
Mrs. a. B. HoGle and daughter, Urana.
have left for Somerville, Mass, where
MIR. Hogle is employed.-Mrs +. Wilson
Day and son. Rudolph, are visiting in
Springfield, Mass.-LoXley Collins, re-
Gently discharged from the t. S navy,
is al his home here.-Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Kimball and daughter, Barbara, are in
town.-The funeral of Myron Jewett was
held Sunday afternoon at the house. the
Rev. F. Wilson Day officiating. Burial
was in the cemetery at St Adams Bay
and was conducted by the local order of
Odd Fellows. Mr.. Jewett died late
Thursday night after an illness of a few
weeks. He is survived by his wife, two
sons and one daughter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
ENOSBURG

Several people from this place attended
the Frank and Grand Isle county con-
ference at East Fairfield last week. -
Elmer Kelley has had lightning rods put
on his buildngs.--Mss Madaline Wright
spent the weekend with her sister. Mar
iorie. at +. NJ: Wright s.-Lightnng
struck one of the ventiators on F. NJ.
Wright's barn Monday, blowing through
the roof to the metal gutter and down
into the stable and out. doing much
damage to the barn Mr.. Wright and
Ivan Simonds were in the barn and also
some valuable stock which was unhurt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-06-19
Washington County
MONTPELIER

The James Leffel & Co corporation If
Springfield, Ill. has brought suit in Wash.
ington county court against the Vernon
Quebec Power company and Charles II.
Thompson and the town OF Richford trus
tee for the purpose of recovering the facs
value of an $3.50 note and Interest on ths
same. Theriault & Hunt appear for the
plaintiff.
Mrs. Patrick Kane. aged about SO years,
died at her home on Pearl street during
"Wednesday June IL, following a breaking
down due to advanced age. For many
years the deceased lived with her family
in East Montpelier. For the last 30 Nears
she has lived in Montpelier. Among other
relatives, she is survived by her son, Johr
Kane, and daughter. Mrs. John Burger,
with whom she lived The funeral oc-
| CURED Friday morning at St. Augustinss
Church.
Gov. Clement has appointed W. IL, Nun.
son of Colchester. justice of peace in place
of d, f.. OSulivan, deceased.
The commencement al Montpelier Sem
mary will occur the week of June - this
baccalaureate sermon being delivered that
morning in Trinity Church by the Rev.
T. +. Frost of the class of ~. The usual
sunday afternoon and evening services
occur Monday evening is the COM
mencement concert; Tuesday afternoon
the graduation of the teacher training
class, the same evening the commence
ment prize speaking; Wednesday morn.
ing class day exercises in the afternoon
an art exhibition, Alumni association
meeting and banquet in the evening
Thursday morning the graduation ex.
ercses with address by the Rev. George
Martin,
The marriage of Miss Gertrude Smith
of Montpelier and Arthur S. Huse OF
Barre took place in Montpelier about six
o'clock Saturday afternoon having been
performed by the Rev. Charles ST, Johp