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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
SEvENTY.TWO HOURS
IN GULF HURRICAN!
herman knickbOckpr on Ship
Listed at Angle of As Degrees
with Wind Blowing 100 Miles
an Hour--City of Key West
in Ruins

Mrs. Nellie Knickerbocker of Orchard
terrace has just received a letter from
her son, Herman, who has been in the
navy for the last two years aud who H.
now stationed at Key West. Fla. He was
in the hurricane that swept across the
Gulf of Mexico last week and writes as
follows concerning it: 81 don't know
where to start in this note. We have just
come through the most terrible hurricane
IN The history of Key West. The wind
blew steadily 100 miles an hour. You
can't imagine how awful it was. My boat
was out of commission. engines out of
repair. They towed us out to the hurricane
moorings and we tied up as securely as
possible with our anchor chain. Monday
night, and all day Tuesday we were all
right' out Tuesday night, I hope I never
see another like it. We snapped our chain
at 1890 that night and went adrft. was
aboard with four men and when we went
adrift ] thought that we were lost sure.
1t was impossible to get forward of the
pilot house. The wind would Just lift Won
Off your feet About an hour later we hit
shoal and thank the Lord we stuck
there; listed over forty-flve degrees and
green seas coming clear over US. All !
had on was a suit OF underwear and a
lie preserver. but that wouldn't have
zone any good. A man couldn't have lived
I'VE minutes in that sea. About Wednes-
DAY noon 1t moderated a little and the
barometer started to go up. Believe me,
1t was no sport being on n boat listed 45
degrees with the wind blowing 100 miles
an hour together with green seas break
ing all over you. We were taken off
Thursday afternoon after being through
about Y hours of It, don't mind adj
hitting that I was scared. and scared
blue. A man who wasn't scared has some
thing wrong with him. Key West Is
wrecked absolutely, you would never
Know the place. Buildings and trees down
everywhere. The harbor is full of sunlSen
Fesses and wrecks and more vessels out
OF commission are being lowed in every
hour. The 1853 is high and dry, not six
inches of water under her, but she can
be saved all right because she Is only
about % feet from deep water She is half
full of water now. After the wind went
down we had plenty to eat, our larder was
well stocked up. Since the storm / have
been working my head off helping salvage
wrecked boats. And out of all that ex-
posture l haven't even got a cold I
thought sure / would have pneumonia but
l am so nearly dead can hardly stand"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
OBITUARY
Mrs. Jacob Robinson

Mrs. Eliza Robinson. wife of Jacob
Robinson, died yesterday morning at
seven o'clock at her home at II Pine
street after a long illness with amaze
mia. She would have been 73 years
old next January
Mrs. Robinson, who was born in Enos-
burg. lived in Bakersfield and Water
bury long time before coming to Bur
iington to make her home IL years
ago Besides her husband she is sur
vived by daughter, Mrs. Hattie Weller.
and son. Frank Robinson, of Burling-
ton: by sister, Mrs. Sarah Mansfield
of Johnson, and by brother Solomon
Niles of Montana
The funeral services will be held at
the funeral parlors of Corbin & Frye
Friday afternoon at two O'Clock and the
burial Will be made in Lake View
cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
THE AMERICAN LEGION
shty-Onr Chartered Posts in Vermont
aud More Pending

Every man in Vermont who put on the
uniform in the world war is wanted
for membership in the American Legion,
which is the organization for the veterans
of this war as was the Grand Army Of
the Republic for the veterans o. the
Gym War The American Legion is non
political and non bipartisan. 1t stands.
first of all. for 100 per cent Americanism.
Vermont now has 81 chartered posts and
several pending In this section Of. the
state the posts and the adjutants are:
Alburg Post. $. l.. Martin. Alburg, to
include Alburg. Isle La Motto and Grand
Isle; Burlington Post. Howard A. Allen.
l6s College street Burlington, includes
South Burlington. Shelburne, Fort Ethan
Allen. South Hero and Grand Isle; Char
lotte Post, Noah Frink, Charlotte; Essex
Post, II. X. prury, Essex Junction. IN
cludes Essex Junction, Essex Center and
part of WDliston: Fairfax Post is or
gan!zins, Allen Goodall, Fairfax and will
include Fairfax and Westtord; Milton
Post, Cortice E Mayville, Milton; Rich
nond Post r. w Shepardson, Richmond.
includes Jonesvile Huntington, Hines
burg and part 81 Williston Colchester
Post. Leo Emery. Winooski, includes
Colchester and Winooskl
Msl joining the American Legion ere
az l.-srty 10 60 into whatever pest 10
most convenient 10 them, and a blank
form for application may be obtained Of
the adlutant.
We wish to call the attention. Of our
huddics t. the fact that in this legion
there are no officers, sergeants, skip
pcrs" or buck privates," We are simply
\ bunch of fellows who have been to-
gether. and let's stick together in the
American Legion.
~ NELSON JACKSON
Temporary Chairman for Vermont.
JOSEPH H. FOUNTAIN
Temporary Secretary and Temporary
Treasurer for Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18

Mrs. Helen l.. Ballard. widow Of the
late Rinaldo w. Ballard, died Friday
afternoon nj her home At 20 North Union
street, The deceased was the daughter Of
Timothy ID. and Abba Mc<instry Pearl.
She was born in Milton. August Il, ls47
She was communicate of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church OF this city.
She is survived by one daughter Nina
+. Ballard; three sons, Ward r., Percy
L., and Duel II. Ballard; and two sisters,
Mrs. Charles Sabin of Rutland and Mrs
Henry Rune,s of Lowell. Mass.
There was II prayer service Monday at
her late home. The nterment was in
Milton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
Nrs. w. ID. HurAI,ut

Mrs. Della Hurlbut. wife Of w. b. Hurl-
but of Hyde Park, died at a local institu-
ton late Thursday night aged Sc years.
Mrs. Eurlout's death was caused by pei
laera, disease rare in Vermont, and only
ono of two cases of which have been re-
ported In many years in this city.
Mrs Hurlbut Is survived by her nus
band and n daughter. The body was re-
moved TO the funeral parlors of Corbin &
Frye, and Saturday was taken TO Hyde
Park. Services Were held at two O'Clock
Monday afternoon at the Congrega tional
Church there.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18

Leander Ruell died Tuesday morning
at four O'Clock at his home, 81 Smiths
lane from cancer He was Il years old.
The body was removed to the undertaking
parlors of Arsene Boucher on North
street He was a member OF st. John the
Baptist society He is survived by two
sons. John w. Ruell of q Maple street
and Frank Ruell of 81 Smiths lane. and
by two daughters, Mrs. r. A. Barney OF
Springfield Mass, and Mrs. c. Davis Of
Somerv!le, Mass. He is also survived by
six grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at st. Josephs
Church this morning, with burial in Mt
Calvary cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
THE STORY TELLER
EMULATING THE LARK

Lectured for lying abed late. the farm
er's boy promised that in future he would
'be up with the lark" The next morning
the old farmer came in from his milking
and found his son sitting on the stile and
singing as blitheiy as though there was
no such thing as work
why. you young rascal. said his exas-
perated sire. this is worse than sleeping
What do you mean by loafing on that
stile and singing at the top of your
voice?"
The lad grinned
why, dad, you told me to be ike the
lark. and that's all he does when he gets
up early."-Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
FIND LIEUTENANT VESTS GRAVE

The grave OF Lieut.. John p. West Of
the British Royal Air Force. only son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. West of Rut-
land, who was killed In action in June
1913. his parents knowing for a long time
only that he was missing, has been
located by the British air ministry, at
Halluin, north of Lille. on the Belgium
border. He was buried in tn village
cemetery. the Germans also having
buried a large number OF their men
there. Mr.. West, his father, left the
United States about a month ago to
make a search for the grave
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18

BURSON HOSE, Csc PAIR
-Burson seamless foot cotton
hosiery, deep stainless black,
a remarkable stocking for
wear; 3 pairs for S1.OO.
BURSON HOSE, 4sc PAIR
Black Isle, seamless style,
or black cotton with ribbed
tops, regular and out sizes.
BURSON HOSE, 5Sc PAIR
These are the extra length
boot top, mercerized Isle
stocking in black only-top is
wider and more elastic, a very
desirable stocking.
Isle HOSE, SOC PAIR
Light weight Isle thread no.
siery, double tops, extra re-
inforced heel and toe, black,
white, taupe and brown.
Isle HOSE, 69c PAIR
Fashion Isle thread hosiery,
wide garter tops, black, white,
gray and brown.
SILK Isle HOSIERY,
S1.OO & S1.25 PAIR-Very
fine gauge silk Isle hosiery,
full fashion, beautiful quality,
black castor and brow N
shades.
FLEECE LINED HOSIERY
SOC PAIR-Black cotton fleece
lined hosiery, wide elastic
tops; out sizes SOC pair.
CASHMERE HOSIERY 79c,
$1.00 & SIPS PAIR-Black,
white and brown cashmere
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
Miss Margaret McHUgo

Miss Margaret McIiugo died at her
home at Winooski Park Sunday morn
ing after an illness Of tve months
The deceased was the eldest child OF
the late John and Winifred McHuso
and was born IN Colchester, but had
lived practically all her life IN this
city.
Her generous. unsslhsh nature er
deared her to a large circle OF friends
who will mourn her loss deeply 81 c
is eurvived by Ave sisters, two broth
ers. and number of nieces and
nephews.
The funeral was held AT nine
O'Clock Wednesday morning at 81. sto-
phen's Church in WinoosIli with in
torment in St Joseph's cemetery
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18

hosiery, regular and out sizes
in black fine qualities and un-
usually good value.
WOOL GOLF HOSIERY.
1925 PAIR-Green and brown
heather mixtures, medium
weight, a very smart stocking
to wear with low shoes during
the autumn months. Others
in heavy ribbed dark gray
mixtures; priced S2.45 pair.
SILK HOSIERY, S1.75
PAIR-Pure silk, with mock
seam back, Isle garter tops,
black, white and brown.
SILK HOSIERY, $500.
PAlR--Full fashion, pure silk
hose, flare Isle tops, extra re-
inforced heel and toe, black
only; regular value $2.75.
SILK HOSIERY, $3.50
PAIR-Full fashion, extra
good weight, black, suede,
brown and other leading
shades.
SILK CLOX HOSIERY,
S2.75 PAIR-Black only with
embroidered white clox. =,
SILK CLOX HOSIERY,
$3.50 PAIR-Black with white
and white with black embroi-
dered clox.
SILK HOSIERY, $500
PAIR-Extra heavy, all silk,
full fashion hosiery; black
only. 80
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
A GOOD ILLU STRATION

whats meant by crocodile tears.
pa?" asked little Tommy Dubwaite. ITS
Ike this, my son, answered Mr.. Dub
waite. You know Mr.. ,Iibway, next
door," Yes, pa well, Mr.. Jibway
has about 100 ragtime records he's always
playing. You know that, too. Now. sup
pose little Bobby Iibway should take a
hammer and smash every one OF those
records and heard about il, and went
over to Mr.. always housc and took HIM
by the hand and wept for his misfor-
tune. Then. my boy, | would he shed
ding crocodile tears Birmingham Age
Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
HER ONE REGRET

How nicely you have iruned these
things, Jane" said the mistress, adj
miringly, to her maid. Then, CHANGING
at the glossy linen, she continued In Il
tone of SURPRISE ION, but | see they
are all your own"
Yes" replied Jane, land I'd do all,
yours just like that if had time Gem
tral Methodist Advocate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
Mrs. Maria X. Read

The burial service of Mrs. Maria K.
Read, widow of Silas n. Read, was held
at Cam bridge, her former home. Mon.
day morning. Mrs Read died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. NJ. ].
Crockett, in Springfield. Mass, Saturday,
September 10, aged 81 years. She is sur
vived by three daughters. Mrs. Crockett,
Mrs. John +. Colburn of this city and
Mrs. Emerson c. Jennings of Lehighton,
Pa, and by one step-daughter. Miss
Fannie Read of Craftsbury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
on TANK IN RIVER

As Edward Buxton OF Bethel, employed
by the Standard Oil company. was dry-
ing the oil tank over Churchyille bridge
in Hancock the other day It broke
through and went into the river. The
bridge was badly wrecked Mr.. Buxton
escaped injury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
THE STATE
LIGHTNING DESTROYS BARN

lightning struck the barn owned by
Herbert Lang at Barnet the ether day.
with the result that ii was DESTROYED.
Fifty tons of hay also were lost. The
house would have been burned but for
the help of villagers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
SAILOR HURT IN AUTO MISHAP

Arthur Frye, sailor. is in the Rutland
hospital with a fractured collarbone and
bruises as the result of an automobile
In which he was riding, going into
ditch. He was on his way from St
Adams to Charlestown, Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
THE ETERNAL CULPRJr

what are you crying for, my little
mani"
"Boo-hoo! A cyclone blsw down our
house"
Your mustn't cry about that Your
father is rich man, he can easily buy
another one
"Boo-hoo! .Aw, 'taln't that, When he
comes home he'll say did it."-Philadel-
phia Evening Bulletin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
HIT IN HEAD BY STEEL.

fragment Of steel three-eighths of an
inch in diameter became dislodged when
Telles Stone was pointing" in a granite
shed in Barre and hitting him in the
center of the forehead caused an ugly
wound,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18

daughters. Mrs. Fredette of Burlington
and Miss Evelyn Macleod of Northfleld;
by one son. Clarence, of Brewster, Ne Y,
and by two grandsons.
prayer service was held at nine
O'Clock Monday morning at Hyde street
and the funeral service was held at
her late home in Mortified at two o'clock
that afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
NEW BARRE pASTOE

The Presbyterian Church Of Barre has
called the Rev. William Men. Kittredee
of Delhi. ~ V. to become it's pastor.
1t is expected the invitation will he
accepted. lie is II graduate Of Auburn
Seminary
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
GETTING CHILDREN READY FOR
SCHOOV,

Common colds are infectious and it ia
wrong TO send a snufiling, sneeSing cough
Ing child to school TO spread disease
germs among other little ones. Foieys
Honey aand Tar relieves coughs and
colds, loosens phlegm and mucus and
coast raw. irritated membranes with e
healing, soothing medicine. Contains no
opiates. W o'sullivan, so Church
street. (advD
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
Isabel King

isabel King the 10 months old daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. Fred King Of II Marble
avenue. died last evening at 73O O'Clock
OF whooping cough. The funeral will be
held on Friday afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18

Mrs. Mary Macleod, aged Is years, died
at three o'clock saturday morning Al the
home of her daughter. Mrs. \. Fredette,
of Hyde street. She is survived by Two
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
4 PURlST

widely known Highland drover sold
horse 10 an Enslishman. a few days
afterwards the buyer returned TO him.
"You said that horse had no fault -
"Weel no MAR had he" Hes nearly
blind" said the indignant Englishman.
why. mon, that's no his fault-that' :
his misfortune. Blighily, London.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18

You can make classified advertising
pay IL you have any task TO give to IL
You can use the classified i'll reaching
that next employer of yours
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18
Tile old Bee Hide
September IS. 1919
HOSIERY

Displaying the NeW Fall STYLES
We have remarkably interesting stocks of
Hosiery for autumn and winter wear
In addition to the many staple lines of
Hosiery which our customers have come to
rely upon, because of the unfaiing service
they give, we are able to offer fine collection
of high class silk hosiery in the novelty style
ideas designed for the new season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18

FREE rHEss WANT ADS "a, HE'S,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-09-18

Gels Botsford of Cumberland Head, N
y. and Des Moines, Iowa, was q visitor
IN the city Tuesday, and while here con-
ferred with the secretary of the Cham
Der or Commerce regarding the possibil-
ties OF the Theodore Roosevelt Interna-
tonal highway passing through Burling-
ton. Mr.. BotSford Is Interested in a ferry
between Cumberland Head and Grand
Isle and has had considerable to do with
interesting the Roosevelt International
highway association in routing through
this part of the country, Mr.. Botsford
and e. NJ. Goodsell of Alburg. who have
run two ferry boats at Swanton and at
Cumberland Head during the last few
years, are planning to duplicate these
boats and run a ferry between Cumber-
land Head and Grand Isle next season
on regular schedules, running every half
hour. This ferry will probably go into
operation about the first of next June.
In probate court Friday licenses to
sell real estate were granted in the
estates Of Mary NJ. Mcbride, late OF Bur-
ington, Jose phi Y. Painchaud, late of Bur-
ington, aud George Lasell late of Under
hill settlements and DEGREES were made,
in the estates of Ida L. poten, late Of
Burlington, Mary L. Abernethy, late
OF Burlington and Phoebe A. Cronk. late
of Charlotte. George r, Gle of Bol-
ton was appointed administrator IN the
estate Of Electa NJ. Gie, late OF Boil
ton, with Eugene r. Davis and Burton
Munger of Bolton. commissioners and
appraisers Carrie Congor Houston of
Burlington was appointed eXecutrX of
the last will and testament of Jennie c.
Allen, late Of Burlington. with j. Hor-
ton Lockwood and j. Il. Lockwood COM
misSioncrs and appraisers. Ralph T..
Niles Of Huntington was appointed adj
minisuator of the estate of Rebecca
Jane Miles late OF Huntington. with
Bert e. Morrill, ana f.. II. Kinds of Hunt
iugton appraiser nf the estate The
VIII Of John Miles late of Huntington.
was allowed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-31

Poverty is more of punishment
than it is a crime.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-31
"some Ancient History"

An old issue OF 1.-THE Daily Gate
City" Of December. 1876 contains an
interesting account OF the old time
"open house" and gives a list of tho
hon es which will entertain callers up
Gu that New Years day. 1t reads as
follows:
There has been a pretty nearly, if
not wholly unanimous response to our
request for the names of the ladies'
who will entertain callers and those
who will assist them tomorrow, and
We are able to present below form
idaLle array of open houses" From
the extent Of the list it is evident that
this most social Of all social customs
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-01-02
FEEDING CATTLE IN WINTER
Careful Estimate Of SiIaoe on Hand
Should Be Made and Prepare for
Any Shortage.

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment OF Agriculture)
Before starting to feed silage to beef
cattle this winter, a careful estimate
Of the total amount on hand should be
made, as 1t is not good practice to
feed silage in such way as to ex.
haust the supply and be compelled to
feed dry roughage following the silage
before turning to pasture in the spring.
If shortage is anticipated there are
two ways to meet the situation-el-
Their feed dry roughages altogether for
time at the beginning and keep the
silage until the latter part Of the feed
ing period, or feed q small amount of
silage with other roughage throughout
the winter.
Sufficient silage and other roughages
should be provided so as to begin feed.
ing the cattle by the LIST of January
at least, and to last until the LIST to
the 18th Of April. This later date is
suggested so as to keep the animals
of the grass In the spring and protect
the pasture as long as possible. Best
results from feeding silage are obtain.
ed when some dry roughage is fed
along with 1t. Unless legume hays ara
used small amount of coftonseed
meal. one-half to one Pound, should be
used.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-01-02

favor, and many who have eaten chop
suey and liked 1t, not knowing Of what
1t is composed. unwittingly have held
a brief for petsai. one of the staple in
gradients Of that well.known and
much.enjoyed Chinese-American dish.
To Americans lettuce has become
the great leaf vegetable for salads.
Throughout the year 1t is grown in
some part or other Of the country and
shipped from great distances to our
tables. 1t is grown under square miles
Of glass near the great cities and at q
considerable expense for coal. 1t is
estimated that 4O.2OO tons Of lettuce
Is grown under glass every year and
that the value Of this product is
$9,648,OOO.
Petsai can be grown throughout the
whole United States. 1t possesses not
only all the good food qualities of let.
tuce but also 1t has the advantage Of
being more economically grown
about one-half the cost of lettuce-by
reason Of Its heavier yield. This fea-
ture alone should recommend it during
these times.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-01-02

The poet who said "What's in a
name?" evidently had no idea that, In
so far as the important matter Of food
Is concerned, prejudice could be
aroused to such point as to cause a
mental aversion to. If not a positive
condemnation Of, really delectable
article Of diet. Take the case of the
Chinese cabbage for example. In
stinctively the gourmet shudders at the
attempt to associate that name with a
delicacy. Call 1t petsai-the Chinese
name for it-and most probably his
prejudice will change to desire; he
will try It. like 1t.
Petsai was introduced by the United
States department Of agriculture from
China. 1t Is now grown In consider.
able quantities. in Illinois. New Jersey,
California and other sections.
The testimony of unparalleled peo-
pie who have eaten petsai IL al In its