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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
CENSUS TAKERS IN
DEMAND HERE SOON

The Director of the Census, an
nounces that $4,000 enumerators will
be needed to take the next census.
The work begins on January and will
last about two weeks in cities and a
month or more in rural districts. Rates
OF pay will vary, depending upon the
locality and character of the district
to be canvassed The average pay per
enumerator at the census of 1910 was
about $40. At this coming census it
will probably be not less than 500.
Active, intelligent, and reliable men
and women not less than Is years of
age are needed for this task" says
I Director Rogers, "and, in a sense, this
is a call for volunteers The impor-
tance OF a complete and reliable census
especially in these critical times when
more than ever before perhaps we need
complete data regarding population,
conditions, tendencies, and resources,
can hardly be overemphasized The
reorganization of the social and eco
nomic structure and the readjustment
of International relations necessitated
by the War must be based on accu-
rate knowledge if we are to act wisely
and deal justly with all classes and
all interests. 1t is hoped therefore,
that public-spirited energetic people
throughout the country will volunteer
to act as census enumerators even
though they may not care for the posi-
tions so far as the pay is concerned,
| should be sorry to think, and do not
believe, that all our patriotism was used
up by the War and none left over for
public service in times of peace"
J. c. Durrick, Supervisor of the Cen
sus for the First District of Vermont,
which includes the counties of Addison
Bennington, Chittenden, Grand Isle,
Franklin, Lamoille, and Rutland states
that he will need about l40 enumerators
for this district. Applications or re-
quests for application forms should be
sent to him on or before October l5.
His address is Fair Haven, Vermont.
AS a test of their fitness for the work,
applicants will be required to fill out
a sample schedule and will be duly
notified of the time and place for this
test So far as practicable the place
selected will be one which is easily ac-'
cesSible
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
CALVI AND KIDDER
AMONG LAST HOME

Edward s. (Nedl Calvi, looking as
though the army had used him well
arrived home Tuesday night from SER
vice overseas and has rejoined his
brother, Joseph Calvi, at "the old
stand" Word was also received OF
the arrival at Camp Merritt, N. J., of
Paul Kidder, son of Mr.. and Mrs
George Kidder on Tuesday, and he is
expected in Middlebury this weekend.
Calvi and Kidder practically complete
the return of Mddlebury boys from
overseas
Mr.. Calvi sailed from Genoa on the
Due d'Abruzzi, September l6, after
having spent the time since May 29th
visiting his mother, brother and sister
at their home at Locana in the north
western part of Italy and in making
sightseeing trips to Florence, Naples,
Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii One of
the most interesting incidents of his
entire trip, outside the thrills of war,
was a stop at the beautiful Azores. The
islands, said CaNi were resplendent
with flowers huge blossoms lining every
pathway and roadside as far as the eye
could reach.
Among his war experiences, Calvi
saw service in the St. Mihiel and Ar
gonne drives where he was engaged in
carrying food and ammunition to the
front lines. His closest call came when
his train of trucks was sheled, and a
truck which was only five cars ahead
of his was struck and demolished, kill
ing the men who were driving it. AT
the time the armistice was signed he
moved into Belgium, Luxembourg and
Germany as a member of the army of
occupation and received his discharge
May 20, 1919 when he went to Italy
for his first visit to his native town in
fifteen years.
Originally assigned to the 9TH divi-
sion, Motor Supply Train, Calvi was
later transferred to the Intelligence
Department of the 9TH Corps and serv-
ed as an interpreter, and later to the
7th Corps Provisional Motor Supply
COMPANY.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
Death of Frank F. Shepard

Frank Forest Shepard, who is re-
membered in Middlebury where some
p years ago he was clerk at the Addi-
son House under Proprietor Darwin
Ryder, died at Keene, N. H., Septem-
Der %, according to word received here
by his old friend, Frank R. Stone. Mr..
Shepard, following his hotel service
here, was also manager of a restaurant
which he ran in connection with the
Kenwood Club in the Battell Block, in
the rooms now occupied by Leroy c.
Russells law Office.
Mr.. Shepard was a native of Brook
field, and was 81 years old In addi-
tion to his hotel experience in Middle
bury he had assisted in the manage
ment of the Hotel Windham at Bellows
Falls, and recently had been employed
as clerk at the Cheshire House in
Keene, N H. Mr.. Shepard leaves a
daughter, Ruth, in California.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
AN OLD LANDMARK
GOES AT AUCTION

Under weeping skies, as though in
sorrowing protest at the dismember-
ment of one of the landmarks of Metho-
dism, Spring Grove Campground and
all the property of the association was
sold at public auction Thursday, Oct
2, at good prices in the main Not
withstanding inclement weather, a
crowd of nearly 400 people gathered in
the auditorium and from the platform,
where addresses have been delivered by
some of most distinguished men in the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Auction
eer M. K. Moore struck off the property
to the highest bidder The auditorium
itself and the boarding house were sold
to C.. L. Reed of West Addison who
also bought a quantity of chairs all for
the new community house to be built
at that place. The bulk of the balance
of the chairs were purchased by Harvey
Ketcham of Vergennes and the Town
of Monkton
Gorham Brothers of Middlebury bid
off the horse barn, garage and chapel
for 1926, $500, and $3.50, respectively.
H. J. Peck of New Haven bought the
land on the north side of the highway
for $780, and w, N. Cove of Bristol
that on the south side, including the
Baker house and barn, for S4l5 The
total proceeds of the sale were in the
vicinity of $1,000. To the many present
who had been regular attendants at the
camp meetings for many years and had
given them substantial support, it was
with a feeling of regret and personal
loss that they turned away from those
familiar scenes realizing that the chapel
bell had rung for the last time to call
them together as worshlpers, and that
one of the most famous institutions in
local Methodism was but a memory
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
Two Salisbury Auto Accidents

Salisbury on Sunday added two more
to its long string of auto accidents A
car owned by Guy Sears of Bristol was
crowded off the edge of culvert by a
road hog" near the Moses Sawyer
place Sunday evening, and turned COM
pletely over. The car was badly
wrecked. The offenders shouted back
"is anybody hurt?" but without wait
ing for an answer they sped on. The
occupants of the Sears car were badly
shaken up, but fortunately were not
seriously injured
On Sunday afternoon, Will Water
houses truck, driven by Charles Far
mer, ran into a West Rutland car near
Charles Gales residence in the village,
breaking the fender and mudguard of
the strangers car, and also breaking
the axle, truss rod and stearing gear on
the truck. Mr.. Farmer, who says his
stearing gear was not working, accepted
the blame for the collision and i'm
mediately settled the repair bill.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
County Wool Growers Meet

The annual meeting of the Addison
County Sheep Growers Association
was held at Grange Hall Wednesday,
The board of directors and officers,
headed by S. R. Witherell of Shoreham
as president, were reelected.
The principal question before the
meeting was the matter of how the
wool of the Associations pool was sell
ing From correspondence with the
commission house to which the wool
was consigned it was reported that the
half-blood wool had been sold for II
cents per pound but the demand for
coarser woods had not warranted the
selling of the 2s's and Il blood woods.
The advice of the commission house
was to hold woods until December when
the highest prices are ordinarily re-
ceived, that is the period from Decem-
Der to March. The correspondence
stated, however, that if the association
desired, the woods would be sold on
the present market To a man the AS
sociation voted to hold
The question OF marketing lambs also
was discussed This seemed a matter
for each locality to handle by itself,
so it was voted that the committeeman
in their respective towns take up the
matter with association members, and
if there was a demand for shipping
comparatively, take it up with the ex-
ecutive committee and it would assist
them in the work
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
Social Problems Club

A group of men and women, young
and old, are planning to meet eacf
Sunday noon to talk over the socia
and economic questions of the day un
der the leadership of Dr. H. W. Law.
renee. care the Churches of Today
Drifting Toward Socialism," is the
question that will be considered by
this club next Sunday, October 18th
The place of meeting will be a room ii
the Methodist Church, but the club is
entirely undenominational and seeks
to serve the whole community. The
meetings will begin at 1905 P. M. and
conclude promptly at l2:40. All per
sons interested are welcome, either to
take part in the discussions or to listen
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
COLLEGE OFFICIALS
WILL MEET HERE

Announcement has been made that
the Association of Colleges of New Eng
land will meet at Middlebury for a con-
ference some time in November. The
conference will extend over two days,
although the exact dates on which the
meetings will be held are not definite
known as yet Possible dates, however,
have been narrowed down so that it is
practically certain that the conference
will come either on November Z and 8
or on November II and l5
The association was founded over fif-
teen years ago for the purpose of bring
ing the administrative officials of the
various New England Colleges in closer
touch with each other for mutual ben
eft. The conferences are held every
year and the president and one member
of the faculty from each institution at
tends. The discussions are strictly con-
fidential no news reports of the mat
ters transacted being given to the pub
lie, and are on a varied and widely
separated list of topics Every one takes
part, and gives and receives much help
on questions and problems which puz-
zle the college officials.
The association is made up of fifteen
of the leading New England Colleges,
namely, Amherst, Boston University,
Bowdoin, Brown, Clark College, Clark
University, Dartmouth Harvard, Mid
dlebury, Wesleyan, Williams, Trinity,
Tufts, Vermont, and Yale Women's
colleges and technical schools are not
eligible for membership.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
TEACHERS CONVENTION
Pres. Thomas Delivers Opening Ad-
dress-Several from Middlebury Attend

The gathering at Montpelier this
week of 1900 Vermont teachers for the
annual convention was one of the best
meetings of its kind ever held, and was
attended by a large number of teachers
from Addison County. President John
NJ. Thomas of Middlebury College was
at the eleventh hour called upon to take
the place of U. S. Commissioner of Ed
ucation, Philander P Claxton, and made
the opening address DR.. E. D. Co.
Inns and Prof Raymond Mcfarland of
the college and Arthur W. Eddy, super
intendent of schools, were also present; /;
and Miss Mary Dutton, Of the Home
Economics department at the college,
also was one of the speakers at the
convention
On Wednesday evening, President
Thomas was also the speaker at the
Vermont Conference on Social Work
at St. Johnsbury, with an address on
"Americanization" Mrs John E.
Weeks, who is one of the directors, and
Judge Weeks were present, as was also
Miss Eliza Sessions OF East Middle
bury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
WOMAN'S CLUB HEARS
THRIFT DISCUSSED

The Woman's Club met at the Sigma
Kappa rooms Tuesday evening for
their first general meeting,
After the business meeting the re-
port of the State Federation held the
first of June in Barre, was given by the
delegates who attended.
The Woman's Club were fortunate
in being able to have Mrs Myra B,
Lord of Boston with them. Mrs. d. {.
Jones of Waterbury, State manager OF
Thrift, was also present. Mrs. Lord
is New England director of the Thrift
movement. Mrs. Lord says it is her
business to talk Thrift first and last,
and all the time New England is the
home of thrift. These two ladies have
been having audiences in this state
and even if they only meet few they
know the great idea is carried to others
and their object accomplished. BY or
ganizing Thrift clubs in school the chill
dren take it to their homes and the
women from their organizations help
to keep it alive
Before the war only 10000 people i'll
this country owned government secur-
tiles and now it is a fact that 30,00OOOO
people own them. Mrs Lord said
much on the wise management of the
business of living and on the budget
system. Her idea was that the patriot
ism of the crisis differed much from the
patriotism of the commonplace. Dur
ing the war we responded to every call.
Now with no excitement and no bands
of music we still must be patriotic,
The only joy in living is doing for
Otlarc
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
Hunting Season Good

Robert F. Pinney and George N
Shambo made a hunting trip into
Leicester yesterday and came home
with string of eight woodcock, all
that the law allowed them to take.
They also got their pointers onto three
partridges, but the law protA,5 them
until 1921, much to the disappointment
of local hunters who say that there are
more partridges than ever this year
and that they are going to be only
flood for the foxes. John Higgins and
Gushing Hill went out for their first
hunting trip, east Of the village, this
week, but got only one bird.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
Introduces Morgan Horse to Maine

H. w. Walker of Kittery, Me, ship
ped from Middlebury on Monday last
the Morgan saddle mare Lady Jess
which he purchased from Eben c.
Ryder at the Vermont State Fair, also
the Morgan stallion Vermont Boy
one of the Todd string, purchased from
Patrick Mcmahon.
Mr.. Walker was much pleased with
the exhibition of Morgans which he
saw at the State Fair and hopes to
be able to introduce some of them into
his section of the country.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
Caswell- Harlow

A pretty wedding was solemnized
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
M. Harlow of Chester at noon Wednes-
day, when their eldest daughter, Ge-
nevra Harlow, was given in marriage
to Henry Wright Caswell only son of
Mrs. Mary Caswell of Middlebury.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Ralph M. Jones, pastor of the Baptist
church at Chester, the double ring
service being used The wedding march
was played by Mrs w. H. Austin, or
ganist of the Baptist church, and
Charles Pollard of Glens Falls, N. Y,
sang 20, Promise Me" The brides
gown was white satin with pearl trim
mings, court train and veil, her only
jewels being a necklace of pearls, the
gift of the groom. She carried a shower
bouquet. She was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Rowena Harlow, who wore
pink georgette crepe with pink roses.
The best man was Dane Jackson of
Springfield Mass, brother-in law of
the groom. There were many beautiful
gifts of silver cut glass, gold, linen, etc.
Only immediate relatives and a few
intimate friends were present. Guests
were from Burlington, Middlebury,
Rutland, Windsor, Bellows Falls, Lon
donderry, Springfield, Mass, and Glens
Falls. ~ Y The bride is one of
Chester's most popular young ladies
and many best wishes follow her to her
new home. She graduated from Ches-
ter high school in 1919 and afterwards
completed course at Middlebury col
lege. After a two weeks motor trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Caswell will make their
home in Middlebury, where Mr. Cas-
well is a member Of the firm of w. H.
Stokes & Co
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
HaYden-Nortnn

Miss Mabel Norton, daughter of Mrs.
Avery Caul of Court street and Ernest
E. Hayden, son of Mrs. Cora Hayden
of Court street were married Saturday
morning at St. Mary's rectory by the
Rev. T. ]. Leonard The couple were
attended by Mrs. Arthur Desjadon and
Gilbert Cameron relatives of the bride.
After a short wedding trip they will
reside on Water street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
w. F. Bentley Sells Out

William F. Bentley, who for more
than a year past, has been associated
with M. T. Butterfeld in the wood and
lumber business, has sold his half in
terest in the business to Mr.. Butterheld
and his son. Darrell The two latter
will conduct the mill and business un-
der the firm of M. T. Butterfield & Son.
Mr.. Bentley has not determined upon
his future plans
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
M. H. S. VS.. Alumni Tomorrow

The Middlebury High School team
has arranged a game on Porter Field
tomorrow afternoon afternoon at $3.50
with the Alumni Team, made up main
Y of the members of the old team OF the
fall of 1915. With Cole, Delphia, Pi-
per, Gordon, Yates and Benedict in
the line up, it promises to be fast
game
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
Rev. E. B. Holmes Teaches

Miss Mildred Morgan, the new teach
er in grade of the Middlebury schools
has been ill this week at the home o
her sister in Vergennes Her place a'
teacher has temporarily been filled by
the Rev. E. B. Holmes of ST. Stephens
Episcopal Church.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-10-10
A Famous CHAPLAIN Coming

The speaker at the Community Ser
vice. which will be held in the Metho-
dist Church next Sunday at 7:45, and
at the College Chapel vespers at 5
o'clock, will be the Rev. Jason Noble
Pierce, pastor of the Second Congrega-
tional Church of Dorchester, Mass,
who was senior chaplain of the Second
Division of the A. E. F. 1t was this
division which suffered the largest cas-
ualties of the war and saw the hottest
Of the fighting.
No excuse now not to bank in your
own county. Addison County Trust
Co., Inc- pays IL per cent interest.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-10-06

checking out from the Hotel Seward. The trio came in Friday on business.
 A rock slide on Turnagain Arm prevented the train from Anchorage making good time oyer yesterday. The train left Mile IA at 9 o'clock yeSter. day morning arriving here at l2;3O last night.
 II. o. Roberts, of the San Juan, ia bound to Valdez 10 appear as a wit. ness before the Grand jury.
 Mrs. William Ellis is a passenger t" Seattle on the Alameda for visit.
 r. r. Lorange, head of the grocery department of Brown & Hawkins, left for, Valdez on the Alameda for jury duty. He expects to be excused and re- turn home on the Northwestern.
 Burt Higgins and Fly Stevens are registered at the Hotel Sexton from Mile 20.
 F.. C. Jack, radio man, is a pasScn. ger to Cordova on the Alameda and will take the Northwestern from there for Juneau.
 C. Johnson and family stopping at the Hotel Seward for several days from Mile 2l-- are passengers south on the Alameda for the states.
 Miss Jane McNally, of the Bank of Seward, who has been visiting in Seat tie and Portland, is returning north on the Northwestern.
 D. T. Hill, revenue tax collector, is a passenger to Valdez on the Alameda.
 Joe Strejc checked out from the Ho- tel Seward yesterday and left on the train for his coal mine north of An. chorage.
 Fl. C.. Wilcox from the Gold Bullion mines, a guest at the Hotel Seward for several days, is passenger to the states on the Alameda. MT. Wilcox ex- poets to remain south all winter
 Steamer Alameda discharged her freight at Anchorage in the old way, on ScowS, not going to the government dock, as it was raining and there IS no warehouse on the dock.
 Mrs. A. J. Rogers, from Mile 9, is a guest at the Hotel Seward.
 There was large attendance &t the Arctic Brotherhood dance Saturday night.
 Johanna J. Miller, government school teacher for Unalaska, who ar rived on the Alameda, returned to Seattle on the same steamer and will leave there on ireighter direct for the westward. |
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-10-06
SHIP NOW
SEWARD SNAPSHOTS

F.. l.. Whittcmorc and wife return. cd on the train last night from q tlip to Anchorage.
 Joe Badger, who vent to Anci:pr- age on a business and pleasure trip, returned on the nights train. Mir. Badger says a great piece ot railroad work IS now being done out the line and reflects credit on the constructors especially around Nile 52.
 Deputy U. s. Marshall MosSmau, in charge of several who hay" been ad. judged insane, iS a passenger on the Alameda from Anchorage.
 Charles Wilson, one of the Cache creek operators was calling on friends at the early hour this morning when the Alameda was in port.
 Capt. C. A. Johnson, who has been engaged in the fishing industry this season at Gaines Head, checked out from the Hotel Seward and is a pass enrer south on inc Alameda.
 The Third avenue bridge has been put in shape hy the building of q guard rail on tho east side for dis tance of 50 feet.
 Paul Bc,an. with the stores depart ment at Mile 52, came in for the week end and was a guest at the Hotel Sex ton.
 Dr, r, M Boyle came in on the train last night from Anchorage and is re- gist"red at the Hotel Overland.
 Mrs. l.. G. Maitland, from Kern Creek, iS guest at the Hotel Over land
 William Bryan checked out from the Hotel Seward yesterday and left on the train for his homo at Mile 2t.
 Mrs. Blanche Dean came in from Anchorag" on tho train and is regist cred at the Hotel Overland.
 A. J. Carlson arrived on the train last night to visit with his daughters. Mrs. Otto Poehlmann and Miss Aldor- on Carlson, and his son, Grant Carlson.
 Arthur Anderson and family arriv. ed on the train from Eska and will leave on the Northwestern for Seattle. While waiting for the steamer thcv are at the Hotel Overland.
 Deputy '. s. Marshal Ralph Reed roturr'd on the train from Anchorage where he went G&-busineSS.
 John II. Robinson, special agent of tho A. F.. C., is registered at the Ho- Seward having come over from An ci:oraGc on the train last night.
 R. J. A9grman, of LaTouche, who las been visiting in Anchorage, is ack again at the Hotel Seward hav- ing come in on last nights train
 Dick Windele, T. J. Nash and Jim Zeras returned to Mile 40 today,