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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-03

tain packages. This puzzled him, for
his mamma had told him there would
be no gifts this year and he did not
expect airy except what Santa Claus
would bring. Bobby asked his moth
er If what she brought In was intend
ed for Christmas, but she gave him
no satisfaction, though she took him
in her arms and gave him a bear hug
and a dozen kisses. She seemed as
happy as If she expected Santa Claus
to bring everything she wanted for
Christmas.
The day before Christmas a mes
senger boy came with a telegram for
Mrs. Sawyer. She tore off the envel-
ope and read 1t, and looked very hap
by, giving the messenger a half dol
lar. Bobby asked what the telegram
was about. She told him it was about
d Christmas gift she and all the rest
Of the family were to receive, and
when Bobby kept asking again and
again what is it mamma?" she gave
him another bear hug and smothered
MIN WIFI KISSES.
Bobby had a sister, Edith, twelve
years old, and brother Jim, ten, Both
of them were too old to sympathize
with Bobby in his faith in Santa Claus
bringing him the gift he had promised
him in his letter. Indeed they didn't
believe Santa Claus really wrote let
tcrs to children. Bobby tried his best
to get out of Edith or jim what made
their mother so happy, but they would
not tell. Indeed they seemed almost
as happy as she. Having failed with
them Bobby tried Peter the postman.
Peter said he suspected Santa Claus
had something to do with the family
happiness, but he was not sure. So
poor Bobby was obliged to swallow his
curiosity and wait for Christmas morn
ing.
Bobby went to bed on Christmas eve
determined to resist the SANDMAN and
keep his eyes open all night, so that
he might get glimpse Of Santa Claus
and see what his remarkable gift was.
But the sandman soon began to drop
sand in BObby's lids, and he was asleep
in ten minutes after his head struck
the pillow.
When Bobby awoke the sun was
quite high in the heavens. He heard
the word Bobby" shouted in his ears
and at the same time felt himself gent.
-ly shaken. He did not awaken by de-
grees, but all at once. And there
standing before him and looking down
upon him, smiling, was his papa.
"Why, papa!' he exclaimed, 81
thought you were never going to come
home any more"
"Santa Claus told me that he was
to bring me home to my little boy for
Christmas gift"
Bobby threw his arms around his IA
Tiers neck and Rugged and Rugged,
and it seemed that he would never
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-03
Wrote His Letter.

give 1t to anybody but Bobby, saying
that Santa Claus required him to give
any letters marked "from Kris Krin-
gle" to the child to whom 1t was adj
dressed and to no one else. Bobby
opened it and read:
Dear Bobby:
Il have received your letter and will
bring you the finest Christmas present
you ever received in your life.
SANTA CLAUS"
Bob of course was delighted with
this, and he noticed that from the
time of its receipt everything about
the house seemed to take on certain
cheeriness. Bobby laid in wait for Pc
ter when he came again and asked him
lot OF questions as to how and where
Santa Claus gave him the letter. Pc
ter said that he was not permitted to
tell children anything about Santa
Claus. They must hang up their stock,
lpgs and wait for him to fill them.
This was three days before Christ
mas. Bobby who was very watchfu,
detected his mother smuggling in Ger.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-03
Why Busy People Have Leisure.

They say that the busiest people
have the most time to give In service
to others, can turn clear attention to
new subject at an instant's notice.
This is simple because the busiest
people, the ones who are accomplish
ing the most, have learned the art Of
prompt action, Of quick dismissal Of
what has to De done. They can give
you at any moment undivided atten-
ton because their minds are clear and
ready.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-03
The Thrift of Years.

Every man should strive to live at
least 100 years and die all hitched up
IA working harness. Many man
feels that he would like to retire at
about sixty and spend the rest Of his
years with nothing to do but lead a
gcld-headed cane around by the hand.
It Is thrifty to stay On the job just
as long as possible. Every man should
make the century plant his favorite
flower and the undertaken his worst
enemy.-Thrift Magazine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-12-03
"Why, Papa!" He Exclaimed.

let go. Mamma, and Edith and Jim
came in and so great was the excite
ment that Bobby forgot to look for
what was in his stocking.
That was certainly the happiest
Christmas the Sawyer family ever
spent or ever would spend. Bobby
was too young to have 1t all explained
to him, but when he is older his mother
intends to tell him that his father was
on a vessel that was torpedoed and
sunk. Mr.. Sawyer was reported MISS
ing, but he was picked up out of the
water by an American cruiser and in
time managed to get home. After word
came that he was saved the letter was
written to Bobby by his sister as from
Santa Claus, and afterwards tele-
gram came saying that his father
would be home on Christmas morning.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-04
LERSNER DEMANDS
REVISION OF THE
a. TREATY PROTOCOL

Paris, Dec. 4.-Revision of the pro-
tocol of the Versailles treaty Of peace
is demanded by Kurt Won .Lersner,
head Of the German peace delegation,
before he will sign it.
Responsibility for the sinking of in-
termed German warships at Scapa
Flow Is denied by the Berlin govern
ment, and it is demanded that the al
lied claims for indemnity for the ships
be referred ta The Hague for arbitra-
tions 1t Is asserted that the paragraph
Of the protocol referring to the evacu-
alton Of Lithuania is unnecessary as
that evacuation now is considered
complete and final" ..s&s.e 81,
In addition demand is made that
the paragraph providing for coercive
measures by the allies in case Of vio-
ilattons of the treaty terms should be
changed SO that there cannot be an
invasion Of Germany "fn times ,of
peace on any trivial pretext"
Authenticated from EbHdon state
that papers recovered. from the Ger
man warship Emden, whfch.has been
f1oated at Scapa Flow. show that
Rear Admiral Adolf Won Trotlia, head
Of the German admiralty, wrote let
ter to Admiral Won Reuter- on May 8,
1919, telling the latter, who was in
command of the interned German
ships that the surrender of the ships
to the enemy remains out Of the
question: tDirections from Admiral
Won Reuter- to. his officers giving di-
rections as to the scuttling Of the ships
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-04
GRAND FORKS HERALD THURSDAY DECEMBER 4 1919.

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als Wlilism ae!Dreetn. MIS- Chess
n.a n.sn aIr!yeo. IN Ssfand FORKS last eve
nln6 end Wa the Guest q, Mr.. and
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MEg oseef ssryin of: Fargo, Who
has DeeH visiting sin tho city IL Ahe
Suest Of Mrs: Charles p. Keller. II 8
North Seventh street fretdrneti to her
home on Wednesday. Mrs. Bennett
MeMurty Of Crystal, Who has also
keller, lett "Wednesday morning for
Greenbush. Mimi, where she will re-
main Until after the; holidays. ~. Il
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Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Iseaka of
Emerado have come to Grand Forks
to visit with friends. Mrs. Iemke er-
poets to remain here for the winter
AZ q guest Of Mrs. J. A. McGiiiyeryss
311 Walnut street, and Mr. Leake Win
go,oh to Oakland, Cal. where he viii
make his home for the winter 80
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Mrs. Anna Caesar iof Rice Lake.
WIS, who mas spent the last week in
Grand Forks as the house R1iast 9of
her son-in-law and daughter Mr.. and
Mrs Theo. I Ahlroth, sO9 walnut
street. will leave this evening for
Portland. Oregon, and points In the
west, where she will remain for Che
winter. ~ - -.
x.* X
The Ladies' AtdSof the Scandinavia
an Methodist church Will hold their
annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday
evening. in the church paflors. The
sale Of articles suitable for Christn1as
gifts will open. atf7 o'clock and there
will be plain and fancy aprons, and q
collection Of fancywork. Everyone
interested is invited. >a,
y
The Luther league 'sof the Swedish
Lutheran church Will meet tonight in
the church parlorsi at te8 o'clock: Carl
Westlund is to be the host and will
serve refreshments. During the fore
part Of the evening a program will
be given and will include numbers
by Rev. J. NJ. Persenius Prof. H. H.
Aaker, Linnea Norlin, Alice Johnson;
Thelma and Lilah Berg, and the
league will sing a group Of songs.
+ 4
An informal dance will be given to-
night in the Knights OF Columbus
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-04
SON OF MAX FARMER
AITEMP rs RUNAWAY

la
Devils Lake, N. D.. Dec -.
Hungry. tired and cold. after An all
day ride in a 500 train box car. with
no money and without food FOR two
days. Perry Wicklund,, 19-year-old
son Of q farmer near Max, was
picked up here while sleeping In the
local depot by the local police. The
police had. been phoned to watch out
fec the srrfval of a lad answering the
description According to the phone
message family troubles were the
cause Of the lad D. running away, but
added that the troubles had been
patched up and would be overlooked
II the lad we're sent home. Y sssF'
The boy had left home, accom-
panied by brother, but the brother
had turned back when they got to
Drake. The older lad. however. had
continued on, hopfhk to find york of
some kind in, Devils Lake. The police
Advanced money for the; return car
fare and the boy seemed happy. to
start for home. a
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-04
Homesteader Freee.
! His Feet In Storm

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Wolf Point, Mont, Dec. 4.-Theo-
dore Shommer, a homesteader in the
Prairie Elk neighborhood, froze his
feet so badly during g recent snow
storm that amputation may be neces-
sary.
rie Elk store where he had pur-
chased some supplies which he started
to haul home on q hand sled. The
man lost his bearing when darkness
overlook him and he wandered
around all night. The sled which had
been abandoned was found the next
day by the deputy sheriff, who imme-
diately went to- the mans shack and
found him in a very precarious con-
dition. Shommer was hurried to the
hospital at Glasgow. but in spite of
every effort it is believed that both
of his feet must be taken of eventu-
ally to save his life.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-04
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oreigJ1 M Uen1el1t

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or $f9 Mis- Ella B. MacIaprin, national
secretary Of the foreign department
of tho u w. G. A.. will be In Grand
Forks Monday and Tuesday. Decem-
bsr 8 and o, according to word re-
ce1ved At the local association rooms
this morning. While in the city Miss
MacIaurfn will be entertained at the
YgW. C. A. The work Of Miss Me-
L4urin is at the present time with
touring the field to promote the
foreign advance movement in which
the national Y. w. C. A. is 80 vitality
interested this year.
During the years 1909 and 1910
Miss MacLaurin travelled extensively
through the Orient. making long
stops In prominent cities OF India,
Burma, China, Korea and Japan.
During this time she studied the
habits and customs of these far away
peoples, representative Of the young
peoples department Of the American
Baptist Foreign Missionary society.
Miss MacLaurin, upon her return to
America, resolved to aid in the up
lifting Of these somewhat backward
people and when the Y. w. c. A.
sllouldered this work in instigating
what Is known as the foreign ad
vance movement, Miss MacLaurin
volunteered her services and since
then her work in this direction has
been the source Of much commenda-
ticn.
while in Grand Forks Miss Mac
Laurin will make a series Of ad-
dresses. The first will be before the
board Of directors of the Y. M. G. A.
at their meeting Monday evening.
She expects to address the business
women's meeting on Tuesday evening
att 8 o'clock and will also talk to the
religious work committee Of the "Y"
during her brief visit here.
Miss Vivian Prescott won high
score at the card party Of the Young
Ladies' Sodality which was given
Wednesday evening in the auditorium
Of st. Michael's Pro-Cathedral. There
were guests for As tables and the
committee served refreshments at the
close of the evening. The young
ladies in charge Of the affair included
Miss Katherine Gallagher. Miss
Thelma Duriclk. Miss Eulala Cosgriff,
Miss Irene Kenny and Miss Anne
Horley.
X X 4
Mrs. Cassie Finnegan returned this
morning from Grafton. where she has
been visiting for. the last three weeks
as the guest Of her cousin, Mrs. STAN
ley Raymond.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-04
final step in putting the peace treat,
into effect. s,> sssgs :
1DVERTisHMENl,'1l',.
Asii,,,4e Way {
I. 4: Reduce 81 ,inkles

Remember that wrinkles and baggi-
muscular tissue losing its strength and
shrinking. The skin is then too large in
area to At such tissue smoothly. 1t
TO remedy this condition, there's moth
ing 80 effective, so quick akting, as a
simple wash lotion easily made at home.
Just get an ounce of pure powdered
pint of witch hazel, mix the two and
bathe your face In the liquid. This at
once tightens the skin and solidifles; the
underlying tissu;s-which. ass Of course.
sagging skinasI It also stimulates capil-
larry circulation, bringing natural color
to faded cheeks.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-04

The sisters Of st. james academy.
who have been conducting a. sale Of
needlework and paintings In the
academy museum, have announcsd
will exhibit their remaining articles
at the home Of Mrs. 7. a., Collins, SOL
North Third street The extremely
cold weather has prohibited many
from attending tho sale, due to the
distance Of the, school from the main
part Of the city, and 1t ID expected that
by holding the sale at the Collins
home more women will be able Is to
attend. So 3s..s y 4 81 4. =. ssl9.ss
There IL an attractive collections & az
neealework, including hemstttchtng,
embroidery. tatting, ETC.. and the art
exhibit Of oils. water color and china
be from 8 to in the afternoon and
from to 9 O'Clock In the evening.
Tea will be served while the sale =
on and everyone interested in dainty
gifts for Christmas may we'll attend.
Gerald Brennan Of Devils Lake,
formerly q student at the University
of North Dakota stopped in The city
for a short time "Wednesday en- route
cepted a position. He plans to visit
in Minneapolis as the guest Of his
brother and sister-in-law. Mr.. and
Mrs. james Brennan en- route. The
young man has just returned from
Butte, Mont, where he has been visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Mary Brennan
Clapp. His mother, Mrs. J. Brennan,
of Devils Lake, who accompanied
him will remain in Butte for the win
ter.
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The High School Student club will
hold regular meeting on Friday
afternoons fin the Guild hall at 4
o'clock. Matters pertaining to affairs
which the club is planning for Christ
mas will be discussed at this meeting
and all members are urged to be
present.
A regular meeting Of the W. C.. ].
U. will be held on Friday afternoon
40s Cottonwood street. The meeting
will open at o'clock. At this time
the superintendents Of the different
departments will be appointed, and
all members are urgedtto be present.
Mrs T. b. Stewart Of Mallory,
Mimi. arrived in the city this morn
ing and will visit for one week as the
house guest of Mrs. ]. L. Mcneil, at
lund block.
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Miss Aimee Watson of Brainerd,
Minn.,, is expected to return here to-
day to visit for a while with her par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. Jonathan Wat
son. ~ NJ
Miss Alice Barrett Of Larimore ar
rived in the city Wednesday and will
remain for the rest Of the week as
the house guest 6f her sister. Miss
Stella Barrett, Herald Apartments !.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-12-04
x (,F INTEREST TO WOMEN
Bethany Choir Begins
Work On Oratorio To
Be Giuen In February

..Stabat Mater" by Rossini. 4pne dof
the most widely known oratories OF
the musical world. has been chosen
by the Bethany choir as its next pros
duction and will be given at Grand
Forks by the Bethany Lutheran
church some time in eaEly February.
There will be fifty voices in the
abilities as q choir leader have been
exemplified on numerous former Qc-
casions, will direct.
The soloists nave not yet been de-
cided upon. and a number of promi-
nent artists throughout this state and
Minnesota are under consideration.
Miss Camilla Hofto will be at the pi-
ano for accomplishments.
Through diligent practice and sac
rifice and through the efforts of Mrs.
Stoeve, who has directed this body
Luth heran choir has appeared in
many splendid concerts and song
services, the most recent Of these lat-
ter being given two weeks ago in tho
church. The Bethany choir is also
a stellar part. of the North Dakota
choral union, which was heard in
The Holy City" at the Grand Forks
auditorium last spring. Mrs. stoeve
directed this vast chorus Of several
hundred voices.
The regular Sunday night vesper
services will be held at o'clock in
the Y. w. c. A. parlors. Rev. ]. G..
York, pastor of the First Baptist
church will give an address, using as
his topic '"Companionship." The
Sunday school class of the Baptist
church of which Mrs. H. w. Randall
is instructor, will be the hostesses for
the afternoon and will serve tea.
They will also furnish the music for
the Vesper services. Everyone in
terested is welcome.
4 X
Mrs. NJ. j. Cotton, 1924 University
avenue, was hostess this afternoon to
the Thursday Bridge club. There
were three tables, and at the close Of
the afternoon dainty lunch was
served.
|, Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Booth, 621
Chestnut street have as their. house
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Nelson of
Devils Lake. Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
expect to remain in Grand Forks for
the rest Of the week.
X = X
Mrs. Henry Lemke, accompanied
by her two daughters, Misses Doris
and Henrietta Lemke of Devils Lake,
arrived in Grand Forks last evening
and will remain here for several
days, shopping and visiting friends
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-29
EAST CALAIS

George Sanders, W. d. Peck and DR..
F. j. Gale were at Joe's pond on Thurs
day
r. G. Goodall is spending a week with
relatives in New Hampshire
Mark Waite and family of Boston are
visiting at S. Rich Waite's on east hill.
Perley Pike and family of Hardwick
were at + Il. Marsh's on Friday.
George Carley was in Roxbury on bust
ness the past week.
f. M. Ide recently purchased val
liable registered Jersey bull from the
Conoll farm in Newport
Mr.. and Mrs, Guy Bentley and son,
Edward, were recent visitors in Hard
wick.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Daley and son,
Gardner. visited at II. H. Holmes in
North Calais recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hull Of Boston ane visit
ing at S. K. Waite's.
Gardner Daley was the guest of his
grandmother, Mrs s. r. Daley, in North
Calais last week.
Sneak thieves visited the farm OF E. E.
Brown Friday and made way with all
but four of Mr.. Browns nice hens.
John Bancroft is spending short va
cation in camp in Woodbury. with friends
from New York.
The Slayton reunion that has come to
be an annual event in town will be held
at Memorial hall Aug. II. The exercises
are public and general good time is
assured all who attend.
Miss Lillian Lance visited at her home
in Cabot over Sunday.
Mrs. f. F. Brown, who lately returned
from Fanny Allen hospital, where she
underwent serious operation, has not
been as well the past week.
Clyde and Alma Gilman and Forrest
Gray took an automobile trip TO towns
in Caledonia county on Sunday
DR.. w T.. Lazell of Barre was in town
Sunday in consultation with Or. Hall Of
Woodbury. on the case of Mrs. l.. +.
Brown
Luther Nelson and family of Barre Wis
tied at Edison York's on Sunday
Archie Saxby Of Barre was in town
recently.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-29
RANDOLPH

Rev and Mrs. w. s. Smithers, who
have been in Massachusetts to attend the
funeral of relative, returned home on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Cleveland re-
turned from Montpelier on Monday,
where they were in camp with friends
over Sunday, and are now at the home
of Mr. and Mrs w. H. Gladding for sew
eral days.
Harry Eaton and wife of Boston have
come to pass their vacation here with
their parents, passing couple of weeks
before returning to Boston to resume
business.
Miss Annie Messer has returned to her
home in Lebanon, N. H., after passing
Sunday with Mrs. Frank Mann.
The severe wind and rain storm of
Sunday forenoon destroyed many fine
naples in town. Mrs. Wedgwood lost
part of one; one at the G. A. 0sha
place was also broken down, and w. II.
Gladding also lost one besides several
Others which were blown down by the
severe wind.
Rev f. S. Tolman left Monday for
4hhsSdGIuStItS w PdsS MS NdNdAlOll, IOl
the most part with his relatives at Wa
tertown, but will finally Join his wife at
Dunbarton, n. II. The Baptist church
will be opened through his absence, Rev.
r. II, Moore taking his congregation
from the Methodist church over there
and he will supply the pulpit. 1t is I'M
derstood that this arrangement will also
hold good for Mr.. Moore's vacation,
which will come later, and Mr.. Tolman
will supply for. him.
II. A. Skinner of Boston Joined his
family here the last of the week, and
was an er-Sunday visitor with them.
He will return, but they will remain for
most of the summer
Ensign and Mrs. Fred Williams are
passing several weeks here with Mr. and
Mrs Jehiel Williams. Mr.. Williams has
just returned from overseas and has been
on duty in the navy for more than a
year.
John Rogers Of Mortified was in town
over Sunday with his wife and son, who
are now at the home of Mrs. Rogers
parents, where she is assisting in the
care of her mother, Mrs. II. d Banister,
who recently was stricken with a shock
of paralysis, from which she is slowly
improving.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-29
NORTH MONTPELIER

Dancing school, North Montpelier hall,
Thursday evening, July 81. Prof. Elmore,
master; soc per couple; ladies, 25c.-adv.
Mr. and Mrs Howarth and sister, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. G..
Nye, returned to their home a Oxford,
Mass, Sunday.
Hubert HOLSTER and mother, Mrs.
Lucy HOLSTER, of Marshfeld were in
town Friday evening.
Mrs Walter Chaplin and children have
returned home from a visit in Cabot.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Lawless and family
were visitors in Waterbury Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Martin and chill
dren were visitors at Walter Chapin's
over the week end.
Mrs Ruth Dwinell and daughter Lois,
visited at Lynn Gray's in Calais last
week.
Morton McKinstry and Mr. and Mrs,
Neal Tempeton spent the week end at
Woodbury..
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Byron and Mr..
and Mrs Merrill Clark motored to Bak-
ersfield recently.
Mrs Theo Clark and daughter, Mil
bred, and Mrs, Lizzie Pray visited friends
in Marshfeld Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Northfop of Meriden,
Conn, were visitors atMr and Mrs. Ed.
Pitkin's last week.
n Goodwin of the National Life In
surance company was in town Friday.
July 80, lost Paradise" in five reels,
also one-reel travel picture. Admis-
sion, lie and 2sc.-adv.
Mrs. George Z. Pray and daughter,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-29
NORTH FAYSTON

A large airplane passed over this part
of the town Saturday afternoon, which
caused considerable excitement among
the old, as well as the young.
Eugene Berry Griffin is stopping at
the home of his parents, being recently
discharged from u S. service. He has
been stationed at the debarkation hos
pital, New York.
Ed. Bennett Of Waitsfeld is helping
do the haying on his fathers place.
Charles Proctor of Waterbury is at
the home of his brother, G. J. Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Palmer of Waits
field visited at the home of Mrs. Palmers
brother, Charles Wheeler, recently.
Walter Corliss of Warren was in town
Saturday on business.
Mrs. Floy Joslyn, Miss Eveline Joslyn
and mother and Miss Elsie Long, all of
Waitsfield, were in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. john Neil and two sis
tiers, Mrs. Levi Sewer and Mrs, Ann
Somerville, all of Waitsfeld, visit at
the home of their brother, John Hoff-
man, Sunday
Elgin Martin of Waterbury was a Wis
itor in town Sunday.
Harold Griffith of Waterbury was a
weekend visitor in town.