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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
GOT SMALL PLUMBER

Sidney Youngs aged about 20 years.
is in the Bennington county Jail charg-
ed with burglary perpetrated Satur-
day night at the store of A. B. and C.
r. Hawkins at South SALISBURY. Not
a large amount of plumber was secured
by the break but all Of 1t with the
exception of a package or two Of ciga-
retts. a few cookies and a can of corn
ed beef has been recovered and re-
turned to the owners. Suspicion point
ed to Youngs, who had been seen in
the village of South SALISBURY early
In the evening. He was found in bed
at the home of Frank Becker on Lin
coin street. In his pockets were the
fountain pens which one of the Haw-
kins hrm who had come to Benning-
ton, identified by the cost mark
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
CUTS WORKING FORCE

Quite number of the night force and
some of the day workers in the munition
department of the Vermont Farm Ma
chine company at Bellows Falls have
finished work there this week During
the war this company has had two sub
contracts for making shells, the first
from the Canadian Car & Foundry Co
for 5000 shells and another from the
Bethlehem Steel company for 100000
shells. After finishing these the com
pany was given direct contract by the
federal government for 10000 shells,
which are now being finished.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
wylie ID. Jones

Wylie B. Jones, for many years a we'll
known resident of Burlington. died sud-
denly in his automobile Monday after
noon near Hancock, N. Y. while going
from Binghamton to New York city.
Mr.. Jones was born in oxford, Conn,
in 1862, the son of John James and Mar
tina Chatfeld Jones. He attended school
In Oxford, later going to New Haven
During his two years residence in New
Haven he married Miss Lillian Brown
of that city. From that place Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones moved to Burlington about
1885. Mr.. Jones entering the employ of the
Wells e. Richardson company as stenog-
rapher. He subsequently became the adj
vertising manager for the company and
continued in that position until 1901. when
he moved to Hartford. Conn. He re-
manned there only short time and then
went to Buffalo. y. V. where for two
years he was the advertising manager
for a big patent medicine concern. His
next move was to Binghamton, where he
started an advertising agency. meeting
with marked success.
He is survived by his wife. who at the
time of his death was in Miami Fla,
by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Hoadley
and Mrs John G.. Clark, both of Bing-
hamton. and by three grandchildren.
The funeral was held yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Clark.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
Miss Mary r.. Gin

Miss Mary E. Gill died Friday after
a lingering illness. The funeral was
held at the residence of her brother, Fred
f. Gill, 172 North Willard street. Sun
day afternoon at three o'clock and was
private. Miss Gill was born at Eliza
BEETHOVEN. N. Y. January 81, 1851, but
has lived In Burlington and other places
In Vermont most Of her life. She was
a member Of the Methodist Church for
many years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
Miss Isabella Steady

Miss Isabella Steady Of this city died
Thursday evening at 7:10 o'clock at Bran
don of pneumonia. following influenza
She had been i'll for three weeks. She Is
survived by her mother. Mrs. Philomen
Steady and brother, Harmon Steady of
Burlington. She was 10 years old. having
been born February IS. 1900
The funeral was held at st. Joseph 9
Church Monday morning with burial
In Mt Calvary cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
Mrs. f. p. McElligott

Mrs Mary f. McElligott, wife of Ed
ward p. McElligott. died Thursday eve
ming at $3.50 o'clock at her home, 20 Pine
street, following a long illness. Besides
her husband, she is survived by one
son. Leo. sister. Miss Anna Smith,
and brother. Peter ]. Smith, all Of
Burlington Mrs. McElligott was a MEM
Der of st. Mary's Court. Catholic Order
of Foresters.
The funeral was held at St. Mary's
Cathedral Saturday morning with bur-
ial in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
THE STATE
EXPECT 300 AT CONVLNTION

About 300 visiting teachers are ex-
pected to be in Barre during the last
two days Of the present week in attend
ance at the annual convention Of the
Winooski Valley Teachers association.
1t Is expected that with the registration
OF Barre teachers the total attendance
at the convention will approach 400 The
program, as tentatively arranged by the
committee in charge, has not been
changed in the main, although there may
be some additional details.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
GAS VICTIMS IMPROVING

The condition of Mrs. Mary f. Smith
and Frank Matthew, who came near
being asphyxiated in Barre last Saturday
when Arthur Keezer and John P. Smith
lost their lives, was reported at the
City, hospital yesterday to be improving
satisfactorily. Mrs. Smith. who was
considered on the danger list for two
days. is now making good progress
toward recovery, but not as fast as
Matthew. who recovered consciousness
"a hours after being found.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

MISLEADING gasoline for kerosene.
Henry Eubar of Lincoln received SER
ious burns about the face and head
Monday morning. Having filled a LIANT
ern with what he supposed was kero-
sene. and using same from the lantern
for starting a fire, flames leaped high
and inflicted burns. whichS degree of
seriousness cannot at present be deter
mined.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
UNIVERSITY NOTES
England College Entrance Certificate
Board

The University of Vermont senate,
at a meeting Saturday. voted to with
draw from the New England College
Entrance Certificate Board and to ac-
cept students from Vermont schools
certified by the State Board of Educa-
tion. This action comes as the result
of serious consideration by the insti-
tuition fer the past two or three years
and after conferences with tho SUPER
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
FARMER A SUICIDE

James McMorrow. a farmer living two
and half miles east of Middetown
Springs. committed suicide by hanging
at his home Tuesday. He was IS years
old and lived with sister, who had
spent the previous night with a relative.
On her return home she found her
brothers body hanging In the kitchen,
life being extinct. Mr.. McMorrow was
unmarried. He had been moody and
melancholy and 1t is supposed his act
was due to despondency.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

The remains Of Mrs. Bertha Rogers,
who died at the Homeopathic hospital
in Albany. N. Y. Thursday arrived in
the city Friday, accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. II. r. Bissonette, her brother
in-law and sister Mrs. Rogers was IS
years OF age She is survived by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. @. Dart of
Essex JUNCTION, and her son, Arthur q.
Rogers Of the same place. The funeral
was held at the Corbn & Frye undertake
ing pariors at 1870 p. m. Saturday. The
remains were placed in the vault at
Lake View cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
DID NOT BELIEVE END WAS
COMING

Sergt Guy c. Andrews has written
his mother, Mrs. G. s. Andrews Of Barre.
that the men fighting with him could
hardly believe the end of the war was
coming when they were informed at ten
o'clock the morning Of November II that
hostllities would cease at II. Mos, o.
the boys thought It only another army
rumor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
DID NOT RESTRAIN HIS DOG

Because he did not restrain his dog
from jumping at horses. Charles Turn
er of Rutland was fined $40 and costs.
Several citizens presented a petition,
whereupon the aldermen ordered that
the animal be kept in leash or shot.
The dog continued to roam. however,
and Turner was hailed into court and
fined.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

Friends of James c. Dunn, chief of
the fire department and member Of the
mercantile firm of Dunn Brothers,
have persuaded him to permit his name
to be used as a candidate for mayor
at the March election. He has been
10 years in the fire department
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
ACCEPTS MARY J. ARMS FUND

Bellows Falls has accepted the Mary
!. Arms fund, the income to be used In
maintaining the Rockingham hospital
This fund January ! last amounted to
500 966.N cash In banks and securities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
OBITUARY


The Bellefontaine, Ohio, Examiner of
recent date contains a notice of the
death of Mrs. Laurence w. Swan in a
private hospital in New York city, fol-
lowing an operation for intestinal trou-
BILE. Mrs. Swan had been an invalid for
the past seven years, having been
stricken with form of rheumatism
after the birth in this city Of son, who
lived but n short time.
Mrs. Swan was born in Bellefontaine
in 1889 and was married to Mr.. Swan In
1910. A year later they came to Bur-
lington, where Mr.. Swan was secretary
to President Benton of the University
of Vermont, and remained here until
1914, when they moved to Minneapolis,
where Mr.. Swan became associated with
Leroy Sargent in the Sargent company
Subsequently they moved to New York
city and have lived at TBS Riverside Drive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
Ira h. LaviRne

Word was received Thursday morning
or the death of Ira B. Lavigne of
Worcester, Mass, formerly Of this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

The things advertised in to-day's paper
will shortly be found in the homes Of
the peopls-and In the homes of the
readers Of the ads
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

Frank f. Howe of Bennington, who
has been In the Putnam Memorial hos
pital, has left that institution and Is
steadily improving.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

The Rev George A. Buttrick. new pas
tor of the Rutland Congregational
Church. and Mrs. Buttrick were given a
welcoming reception last evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

Glenn &C. Seavey, editor Of the New
England Homestead. will address the
Caledonian County Farm Bureau at its
meeting February T.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
Miss Elouise Finncrnn

Word was received in this city yester-
day of the death of Miss Elouise Fin
neran. which occurred at the home Of
her parents, Captain and Mrs. James Fin
neran Of 76 Ashland avenue East Or
ange. N. j.. on Monday. Mrs. Finneran
was formerly Miss Nellie Pickett of this
city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
Jesne wallace Rockwell

Jesse Wallace Rockwell, son of Capt.
and Mrs. Edwin Rockwell Of 40 Greene
street. died in hospital at Hartford,
Conn, last Thursday afternoon at two
o'clock of double pneumonia, following
ten days illness with Spanish inru-
enza. Mr.. Rockwell was born at Alburg,
December 1, 1881. and spent the first IA
years of his life in that town with his
parents. They moved to Burlington
about 25 years ago and the young mans
school career was finished at the local
high school In 1900, he being one Of the
first graduates from the new building.
Following his graduation he was en-
poyed by the late Gen. T. S. Peck for
some time and then he worked in the
store connected with the Free Press for
about a year. Two years Of sickness
followed, after which he went to Proctor
and was employed in the office of the
Vermont Marble company for several
years He then went to Schenectady.
N. Y, where he was employed in the
General Electric company's plant for
about a year and IN coming back worked
on the steamer Chateaugay with his
father. Two years later he was given
the position as freight clerk on the
steamer Vermont and held that position
for six years. Two years ago ne went
to Bristol, Conn. and worked for the
New Departure Manufacturing company
and about a month ago he became an
assistant foreman of the J. H. S,sson
& Son Co. of Bristol. Conn Besides his
parents, he leaves two sisters. Mrs. Hugh
Moore of Lebanon. N. r.. and Mrs.
Frank f. Goodyear Of Springfield Vt,
and one brother, Harold e. Rockwell.
~ ha mt, ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
II NEW FLU CASES IN RUTLAND

II NEW FLU CASES IN RUTLAND
| A total of II new flu cases were re-
! ported to DR.. George Rustedt, Rut-
land city health officer, Sunday and
Monday. At least seven deaths
CURED In the city from Friday to Sun
day as a result of the disease.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

Miss Charlotte G. Chaffee of Rutland
sails Friday for overseas to do recrea-
tional work for the Y. M. c. A.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
THIS AND THAT

The fund for the relief work in the
Near East has been increased in Rutland
to $3,106.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

Mrs. Mary Stickney Lawrence of Rut-
land has returned after IS months as a
canteen worker overseas
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

Pershing has proved himself in battle.
He has yet to show his mettle in the
presence of political temptation.-St.
Paul Pioneer Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

1t must have been historic moment
when members Of the House Of Lords
Joined hands on the banks Of the Thames
and sang:
'Shout the chorus near and far,
Wilson. Wilson! 'Rah, Rah Rah."
Toronto Telegram.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
SHORT AND SHARP

Deficient rehabilitation develops de-
moralization.-New York Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

Arthur F. Stone of st. Johnsbury has
written for The Vermonter an article
of the work of w II. Jeffrey, secre-
tary Of the board of charities and pro-
baton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

American soldiers shouldn't lose their
temper If the German women drop beer
bottles out of upstairs windows on their
heads. The Germans are a subtle race.
and maybe that's the kultured way of
flirting. -Kansas City Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

What ails most of Europe is that the
greater part of the people think that
government is somebody else's business
and 1t has been.-St. Louis Globe Demo-
crat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

Timothy Neary died at his home in
Shelburne at eleven O'Clock SUNDAY
morning, aged SO years. He had lived in
that town for 40 years. He is survived
by flve sons: Thomas of Bloom,nRdale.
Conn, Patrick of Oakland, Cal. John and
James of Burlington, and Edward of Shell
burne, and by four daughters Mary of
Burlington and Nellie. Belle and Gather
inc Of Shelburne.
The funeral was held at st. Gather
ines Church in Shelbburne Tuesday
morning at ten o'clock, with interment
in st. GATHERINGS cemetery
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
John B1eau

John Bleau formerly of this city, died
at the home of his son, Charles, in Jeri-
cho Sunday morning. He Is survived
by two sons. Charles and Joseph of Jer-
icho, and by five daughters, Rose Jones
Of Newark, N. j.. Mrs. George Smith of
Richmond. Mrs. Edward Griffin and Mrs
George Diefenbach Of Pittsfeld, Mass.
and Mrs Edward Francis of this city.
The funeral was held yesterday morn
ing at ST. Joseph's Church. with burial
In Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30
Timothy Nenrv

vately Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock
at the funeral parlors Of Corbin g. FRYE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-01-30

We know chap who received a leu
tenants commission Nov. 10. He bought
an outfit costing $40. The srlmistice was
signed Nov. u.--New Haven Register.
Evening journal., 1919-11-10
LECTURE COURSE FOR rEAcmERs

DR.. George Lawrence Parker of BOs-
ton. will open this years lecture course
Of the Primary Teachers Association,
with a lecture on Russia" at O'Clock.
"Wednesday afternoon, in the High
School auditorium. Members are per-
mltted 10 bring a friend on their mem
bershlp card, and .ho public may pro-
cure tickets at the door.
The second number in the series will
be an unusually fine attraction, a
"Harpvocal Ensemble" by the Boston
Concert Company. at the High School
on the evening Of December #. It Is
a form Of concert rarely given, and OF
novel interest.
John Kendrick Bangs will be The lee
turcr on January .. in the evening. at
the High Schoo,. taking as his subject,
From Across the seas"
The last three lectures in the course
will all be afternoon events. in the
High School auditorium. The lecturers
and their topics will be: Or. IT, II.
Seers, Happy" on February i3: DR..
Gabriel Mcguire, Experiences OF an
lrishman in the Jungles OF Africa" 4"
March 2, and Virginia Wells, Quality
Street" April 30.
Evening journal., 1919-11-10
1,70O GARMENTS FOR
NEEDLEW0RK GUILD

At the annual meeting Of the VIII
mlnstOn Branch OF the Needlework
Guild OF America, held on saturday
afternoon, at the Misses Hebbs
School, 400 garments for babies. chill
dren, men and women were returned
and are ready for distribution on We'd
nesday morning.
The president. Mrs. William II. Fenn
presided. About fifty members were
present.
The officers and members OF the local
branch are pleased with this years col
lection Of garments. The campaign has
been one Of the most successful ever
held. II is the desire OF all members
that the work Of the Wilmington
branch. which has been dormant for a
year or two. will be reviewed.
The Wilmington Branch has 6i7 mem
bers. Mrs. Morris Wilson, national
treasurer, and Miss Z. Mullin. OF the
Associated Charities, addressed the
meeting. Miss Mullin told OF the local
work and drew attention to a number
of specific needs.
The following members were ap-
pointed on the executive committee
Mrs. ]. A. Wickersham, Mrs. Asa VIII
liams and Mrs. Joseph Hilles.
Evening journal., 1919-11-10
MOTHER WINS CASE
AGAINST DAUGHTER

Mother today defeated daughter in
an unusual suit TO compel The latter
and her husband TO pay her rent Tor
use OF a property. The case was tried
before referees In Magistrate GiIlis'
court last Friday and Saturday. Today
the referees in their decision awarded
the mother 500.
Mrs. Agnes J. Galumbuski sued Mr..
and Mrs. Waleryan Dushalkiewicz FOR
rent Of the property. No. Fifth ave
nue.. since early last winter. Mrs,
Duchatkiewlcz Is a daughter OF the
plalntiff. Mrs. GalumbusN said she
bought the property where her daugh'
ter lives. at a sherlfI's sale. in Decem-
Der. 1918. and testified she made the
purchase so that her daughter and
son-in-law could continue to live there
She said no agreement was made AZ
10 rent, but she did not propose thai
they live there forever without payins
any rent. No rent has been paid since
the house was bought. she testified.
The daughter, who was taken frida,
10 the magistrates ONCE In a taxi re
Gently left the hospital after a serious
Illness. She contendcd that II was un
derstood she and her husband were no
TO pay any rent until they saved M
money 10 buy the property.
Evening journal., 1919-11-10
GOLDEY COLLEGE TO
GIVE 100 DIPLOMAS

The graduating exerices Of the thiry-
third class OF Goldey Coilege VIII be
held on Wednesday evening, November
10. at 40 o'clock in the Playhouse.
The principal address will be made
by Bishop William +. Mcdowell. OF
Washington. Mayor Taylor will be the
presiding officer and make the intro
ductOry remarks.
The program will open with musical
selections by the Playhouse orchestra
under the direction OF Arthur IL.
Clarke. This will be followed by a
brief period or community singing
which will be directed by William p.
White, after which The faculty. guests
and graduates will march on the stage.
The opening prayer VIII be offered
by the Rev. DR.. Robert Watt. district
superintendent. Wilmington District OF
the VI. f. Church. The Rev. L. Frank
lin Smiley. D. D.. pastor OF West Pres
byterlan Church, Will pronounce the
bencdiction.
Diplomas will be presented TO the
graduates by w. +. Douglas OF the Col
lege faculty. The class will include ap-
proximately 100 members representing
many different cities and towns.
Evening journal., 1919-11-10
SCHOOL ELECTION
EXPENSE QUESTION UP

Levy Court met today owing to to-
morrow being Armisiice Day.
At the SESSION, John L. Wright, oierh
OF the peace. questioned the court as
TO who would defray the expenses ol
the special rural school elections. the
first under the new State school Code
which will take place next June. II
was Mr.. Wright's opinion that prepara-
iions for this election should begin i'm
mediately. but he did not feel free TO
incur any expense without proper au-
thOrity.
The waiter was referred TO the court
as a committee OF the whole, TO Clerk
Of the Peace Wright and 10 Edward
G. Bradford. court attorney. Il was re-
solved, subsequently, 10 ask President
Miller and Nice-presldent dupont. OF
the State Board OF Education. to con-
fer with the previously named persons
on the afternoon Of November IS at 2.3O
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1919-11-10
u. S. ENuINEER To
DISCUSS FISH POUNDS

A meeting OF the United States en-
gineers in charge Of the First and
Second New York districts and the
Wilmington district. Will be held next
Friday. at the Engineer once here, TO
decide Soon a uniform permit for con
stru/,on and operation OF fish pounds
OF The coast
Representing the First New York dis
trict. VIII be Colonel Edward Burr,
senior member OF the engineer board,
who commanded an artillery brigade In
France. From the second New York
district VIII come Colonel William e.
Lansiltt. who was a maio general and
chief engineer OF The American EXpedl-
tiOnary Force during The war Colonel
]. p. Jervcy, whose war record Is well
known here. will represent the Viii
mington district
In addition TO determining the form
OF permit TO be issued for the pounds,
the engineers also VIII consider the
question OF closing the pounds during
the winter months. Another public
hearing Will be held upon the latter
question before II finally is decided.
Evening journal., 1919-11-10
INSTRUMENTS VALUED
AT $4,000 STOLEN

Otto Schaffner. aged 20 years. and
Phillip II. Fowle. aged 80 years, who
were arrested late Saturday night by
Detectives Kempski and liilsy, while
trying TO pawn eight surveying instru-
menls valued at 5000 and said 20 be
the property OF the Government are
being held for the Federal authorities.
Captain Michael Dislor. Of the L. ;.
Python, which is In the dry dock at
the Harlan plant. was in conference
with the local police authorities To-
day. relative to the instruments. IL is
thought that other glasses like those
said 10 have been found In the pos
session Of The two men were pawned
at Norfolk. Va. prior TO the vessel
coming here. Schafrner and Fowle
were employed on the boat and are ac-
cused of taking the instruments.
The two men were found by the
sleutns trying TO pawn the lnstru-
menis and were arrested and taken TO
the police station.