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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
18TH VERMONT
Regiment Has It's 32nd Reunion
II. r. Butts President

Essex Junction, June 16.-The 18th
Vermont Regiment Association hell
it's 32nd annual meeting yesterday in
G. A. Il. hall. The business meeting
WAS ca He'd to order at 100 a. m. by
the president. John y. Harmon. The
secretary's and treasurer's reports
were read and adopted Neurology re-
port gave a list of nine deaths since
June Is, 1919. Letters from absent
members were read and placed on
file, The roll call gave an attendance
of 16 members. The report and recon-
mendation of the committee on rec
or Is was read and adopted.
Officers we're elected as follows
President, lemuel +, Butts of North
hyde Park vice president, c. W.
Richardson of Worcester; secretary
and treasurer, Eli n. Peck of Burling
ton. executive committee, J. l.. Fen
we'll of Montpelier. NJ \. Dodge of
l;ssex. a, II. sherman Of Underhill. 1t
was voted to leave the time and place
of the next m~eting with the eXecu-
tive board o. officers. After the busi-
ness meeting adjourned the afternoon
was spent in visiting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
fANTS TO TEACH HERE
ch Woman viii Probably Get
Job in Vermont

|ntpelier. June 16.--H. o. Hutchinson,
fvisor of junior high schools, who
in Montpelier during the present
|. related an interesting tale among
|nsnN experiences that have taken
during the months he has been
tvising the registration bureau in
tngton. under the instruction of DR..
+. Hillcgas. commissioner of cduca-
who delegated that authority to MIR.
|'hinson
appears that earlier in tho year
|lg other applications received at the
office was ono from a lady
|C in France. 1t was turned over to
Hutchinson, who in the routine of
|office directed his stenographer to
the regular application blank to
bee. This occurred and in due time
application properly filled out in eX-
Int English returned to the office. Ac-
|,anying it were large number of
choice recommendations as to the
woman'S ability TO teach. 1t also
arcd later that persons in Vermont
personal knowledge of the woman's
hing ability. The application has been
Fred to a certain school board in
th town the young woman indicated
she would like to teach and it is
trstood that the closing details of
ng a contract are now en- route to
hce.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
MONTPELIER HIGH
GIVES 72 DIPLOMAS

Montpelier. June 16.-Seventy-tw y\ung
people were given diplomas tonight as
graduates of Montpelier High School in
exercises that took place in City Hall be-
fore large audience, The frs: honors
went TO Miss Evelyna Pine, who de-
livered the valedictory address, whilc the
second honors went to Muriel Wheeler,
who spoke the salutatory The scholar
ship to the University of Vermont goes
TO Carlo -Maroni, son Of Alderman Maroni,
who gave an oration upon "Thc Price We
Paid as relating to the World War. a
plea for compulsory military training.
The words and music of the class song
were written by Miss Agnes Maloney, a
member of the class.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
JOHNSON COMMENCEMENT
NOrmars Program Beeins Sunday
Speakers Announced

Johnson, June 15.-An unusually large
number of the alumni of the johnson
Normal school have expressed their in
tention Of attending the commencement
exercises this year. The program for
the week is as follows: Baccalaureate
sermon, June 20, by the Rev. G. A. Mar
in OF st. Johnsbury; Shakespeare's The
Tempest" presented by the students
under the direction Of Miss Madeline
Randall of st. Johnsbury on the dormi-
tory lawn, evening of June 21 If pleasant
otherwise June %; commencement address
June %, in the opera house at 1000 a. m,
June q by Mrs. Dorothy Garfield Fisher
alumni luncheon following the address
with Miss Helen Winslow of Boston as
toastmaster.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
TEACHERS SUMMER SCHOOL
State Board VIII Maintain Ono mt Rut
land This Yenr-NOt to Compete
with others

Montpelier, June 16.--In response to the
urgent request of over 100 teachers the
State Board of Education will maintain
in the city of Rutland a summer school
for teachers of Vermont. This school is
intended in no way to compete with the
summer schools maintained by other
institutions of the State, and teachers arc
urged to attend the other summer schools
where possible.
The school will open Monday. July T.,
and will continue for four weeks. Tuition
will he free to teachers in Vermont The
successful completion of courses will
count toward credit for higher teaching
certificates.
Full information in regard to this school
can be secured by writing NJ. B. Hillegas,
commissioner of education, Montpelier
VT. All applications for enrolment must
be in the hands of the commissioner on
or before June so.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
LABOR APPROVES
IRISH REPUBLIC
Also Endorses Gompers' Non.
Partisan Political Program
and Calls on Congress to Curb
Profiteering

Montreal. June 16--Organzed labor
in the convention of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor here to-day called upon
Congress to curb profiteering, endorsed
President Samuel Gompers' non-partisan
political program, approved the irish re-
public and requested withdrawal of arm
ed forces from Ireland,
The federation declared war on the
Kansas Court of industrial relations and
anti strike legislation now before the
Il tgislatures in Colorado and Nebraska.
The recent railroad strike was condem-
ned bv the federation as a "secessionist
m,vement" to discrcdit the recognized or
gar cations in the railway service ANY
unien giving moral or financial aid to
such walkouts was threatened with re-
vocation OF charter.
Congress was also urged by a vote OF
the convention to enact legislation for
the absolute exclusion OF Japanese ana
other Asiatic einisrants and picture
brides
4 declaration was adopted 20 tho effect
that the federation had never counten-
anced discrimination because Of race,
creed or color"
The federation instructed the executive
council to call IL conference of all the
interested international unions and inn
mcdiately start a new organizing cam
paign in the steel industry The work Of
the national steel workers organizing
committee in organizing oO,50o steel work
ers was approved.
The question whether the American
Federation of Labor should endorse gov
ernment ownership or government control
of the railroads. provided spirited debate
at the close of the days session. Final
upt ipn will bC ta1 OR
The administrative forces of the fedora
ton. backing the report of the resolutions
committee for the approval of govern
mcnt control" opposed the railroad en-
ployes organizations and their supporters
in urging endorsement of government
ownership with Democratic operation of
the railroads"
John Frey, chairman of the resolutions
committee. led the opposition to govern
| mcnt ownership. lie asserted it was mot
| sound trade union doctrine that We
should turn over to the state power
| our economic movement"
| He declared the government never kept
| its promises. adding that labor had been
| made the first victims on the Sherman
and Lever acts, although it had been
promised that these laws would not be
| used against them.
| Frey said there is growing in this
| country the idea. advocated by those
who claim to he our friends-by near
statesmen, publicists and others-that the
welfare of the state is superior TO the
! rights of Individuals
! They believed in that in Germany" he
added.
| S. Z. Bebbcrling of the Switchmens s
| Union pleaded for government ownership
| and democratic control and operation.
| President Gompcrs. it was understood
| tonight, would take the floor if neces-
ssry to bac.. up the committees recon-
mcndation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
GET RAISES
state House Employees Arc Mosh,
Satisfied with IioUrd's Desissons

Montpelier. June l6.--rhe serretar'
of the board of control har sen" 10
some OF the head CT department; III
ne .i.ate iiGrSc .he revised aGh"6uic
of wares whlca will become ett,cii %
Lu,Y | and II; rcarl, all c.uscS the
clerks are pleased with the results
There has beer q general increa-'hs &
of salaries In soiHc instances as E'uch
as 500 a year increase is noted. wniie
in other places $i00 more year is
received and then some obtained SO a
month SO that OIL the wnolo a genera
satisfaction has resulted The lec-s,on
relative TO other departments vill
probably be known shortly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
GRAND LIST OF
RUTLAND SHOWS GAIN

Putland. Juno I: The grand list Of
th- city of Rutland for 1870 is S12l i37. ~,
which is a gain of s5s63a over last lear
The total taxable real estate amounts tc
s. lS,66j, which is a gam of $74,57 in
year. There was a loss OF 80. 9.43S in pc ron
a. property. the total being $3.165,l61 The
taxable polls aggregate 4297 This is a
ioss of 20 due to the fact that an effort
was made to get women TO register last
year but il wss not repeated the last
spring.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
VERNOR COOLIDGE
| HOLY CIR 0 s 5
ents Diplomas to 126 Grad
ltcs-Tells Students There
No Class Distinction in
nerica

r,teta. Mag, iIne TO- .sovcrnof
lEe, addressing this graduating class
c,y Cross Co,les" today, a-ssert ed
there --Is ITO Class distraction in
fcA
? constitution foroh1s nobin:y" he
lucd. ''be cause kat 'sroa. GoCunna;;: !:
-lize1 tho trrer and finer and higher
" .: American citizenship"
vice ,rrsidcntial nominee. attired
1cad1:s.!c CAP aud gown. presented
mas 20 .he graduating class Of LIZ
:Ir1 largest i; tbs history of the
y TITS has 1sul the ann ia. custom
governor of tho state.
yvvern,-s roinArks were made at
iosss Of orotic,:c delivered by class
Grs. '..,ao chose BoisneSfsm as their
+ He yrxvt the graduates to con-
tnetr eS rca jon, saving:
kca.ion tenis 20 bring ttAn reason S-nd
xpericn,N = tho rAs. into = suoiuttoi;
b I.eobaenr .f me fs.1:e> Avoid class
c:1Un and ,uolc 20 se-.ics .od not
.hrcss, 60: .,aV1c: is ts1 fat lsaat'on
ogrcSa.
greatest hcsson we have 10 learn
sock evcr tho -,o0l:c welfare.
Is nation was su,hied AZ the result
revolution but those WIG fought
I'd always that theirs vas not ar
hpt to tear d ,,vn lrIt 20 build Up. not
ttemps 70 destroy bus 10 maintain
| Am crican ;,ori-cge.
warned those who might be thinking
|hother revolution to consider well
ncr they were planning to tear down
build up.
|ess property owners had proper safe
Is of constituted authority" Cover
Coolidge continued transportation
f cease, industry would shrivel up,
|operty be destroyed and all incentive
Tort perish All our freedom comes
. the support of the constituted au-
~.
re is coming a time, not far dis
when it will be as much of a dis
! for those who are atf1ucnt to re-
| in idleness as il is to-day for those
who 80 about the streets in our
and towns in idleneSS and begging y
! honorary degree of doctor of laws
conferred upon John +. O'Bricn of
lass of 1894, corporation counsel of
| York city.
er the exercises the governor and
Coolidge lunched with the faculty
hen left for Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
ARE THEY TO PICKET?
SuffrnGist Thinks II Would be Funny
II They Decided to DO So

Montpelier, June 15-Gov. +. w.
Clement is at his office for few
days this week. Nothing could be
learned to-day relative to any pro-
posed change of mind for special scs-
sion of the Legislature.
One of the sWfragists in talking
about the matter humorously remarked
that it would be funny IL they should
decide to picket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
Public Service Hearing

St Adams. June 16-A hearing was
held at the city hall to-day before w. H..
Dutton and w. A. Warner, members of
the public service commission relative
to the accident on the Lake street cross
ing of the Central Vermont railway May
S, when a car of the St Adams & Swan
ton Traction company, was shucked OF
the track by railroad engine.
The engine had been cut from train No,
IS and was backing over the crossing
when it struck the electric car. No. one
was injured and no great damage done.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
RESENTED EJECTMENT
Fred Lewis Of NOrthfield Goes to Hons,
of Correction for Attack

Montpelier. June l5.-Judgc L. NJ.
Harvey was in Northfeld this week and
sentenced to the House of Correction
Fred Lewis Of that town for assault and
battery upon w. c. White, an attorney
in Northfield. White obtained a Justice
eiectment TO move Lewis out of the house
he was occupying and Monday went 10
tbc house to see that the order of the
court was executed. Later, he saw Lewis
and thew had some words, with the re-
su,t that they separated on the depot
stems White going towards his office. He
heard some one following him and turned
around lust in time to receive the fun
effect of a blow from Lewis fist. He was
knocked down and much damage was
done TO Whites face. Lewis was ar.
rested
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
COMMUNITY THEATRE
Springfield Movie HOuse Incorporates
for x5O,OOO-Five Signerr

Montpelier. June l5.-The Conn
munity Theatre, Inc, Of Springfield
with capital stock of $4,000
has filed articles of association in the
Secretary of states office for the
purpose of conducting a moving pic
ture place in that town The papers
are signed by L. J. Allen. IL. e. Hub
bard, and w. ID. Hooker of Springfield.
s. +. Hubbard and l. j. Edgerton OF
Rochester.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
IRE MARSHAL INSPECTS
ditiOUs Generally Good mt st. Al
ans-FOrbidr Smoking In Garages

b. AIrans. June ia. G. Preble of
htpclier, deputy State fire marshal,
n the office of Joseph G. Brown,
lrancc commissioner, arrived in this
this morning and accompanied by
b Chief +. j. Guerin, he made
r. of inspection in this city. He
nd conditions to be generally good.
kuring the inspection OF garages,
saw men smoking, which practice
said will have to be stopped at
o az it is absolutely forbidden.
10 warned all owners of buildings
Il the basement and rear of build
Is must be cleaned of all rubbish.
ers. etc. where it might cause a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
IN VERMONT.
-r,1, ossusar HIslo 64unoo
THE NEWS 81 COUNTIES

Ferguson and daughter. Miss Lizzie Fer
guson, of Boston, are visiting in town
and will remain until after commence
nent.-Prof. Lewis j. Hathaway has re-
turned from Rutland, where he has been
conducting examinations for high school
students asking credits for courses in
piano playing.
Not much work was done in the County
Court during Friday. In the afternoon
somo entries were made on cases on the
dockets. In the case of Eugene Bugor vs..
Martin II. Broughton, it was made known
that this case will be taken to the Su-
preme Court on an appeal. A number OF
decisions were announced in divorce cases
heard at intervals during the term. At
four o'clock tho court was waiting for
the appearance of tho parties in still
another divorce case, which was to be
heard and after which adjournment for
the term was to be taken.
All arrangements have been made for
this years Community Chautauqua, which
will be held on the local fair grounds for
five days. June % to July g. inclusive.
The sessions events will include the writer
and lecturer, Alexander Cairns, who will
take for his subject, Tho Goose That
Lays the Golden Egg; the Madrigal
Trio; the Venetian Serenaders; Maude
Willis, reader, giving her Fortune
Hunter" and Percy Allen, English lee
turer, with an illustrated story in regard
to France: Beacon Concert company; DR..
F. F.. Violette, address on an inporta n t
current events subject; Cremona orches-
tra John Tobin, English lecturer; Mrs.
Louise l.. Mcintyre. lecturer on health
and right living; and the American play
Polly Of the Circus" The Junior
n Il,
fore the regular entertainments.-Prof.
Lewis j. Hathaway is in Montpelier for
a few days.-Mr. and Mrs. George f..
Marshall have returned from Montpelier.
where they have spent ten days.-Prof
Raymond Fl. White has gone to New
Haven, Conn, to attend commencement
at Yale College.-Mrs. II. S. Porter and
her sister, Mrs G. p. Constantine. Of
New York have arrived in town and have
opened their house on Pleasant street.
| There will be a conclave of Mount Call
vary Commandery, No. /. Knights
Templar in the Masonic Temple Tuesds y
evenng.-A shower party was held Tues :
day evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl .. Frost on Weybrdge street for
Miss Mildred Morgan, who is soon to he
married to Dr. Walter Danforth, who
is now in Gettysburg, Pa. The affair
was complete surprise to Miss Morgan,
the - guests arriving while she was at
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Pelsue. Appro
pirate games were played, guests fillin;
out puzzles, fortunes being told, telc.
grams, special delivery letters and expres 4
packages being brought by the special
messengers, Dolores Shanbo and Helen
| Frost. Each guest was asked to write
a note of advice which was read by Miss
Morgan as she opened each pacl1a go.
| Refreshments were enjoyed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
WANTED THE BAR
Stranger Told Gently Montpelier Voted
Wet hut Nnt'On Went Dry

Montpelier. June 16.-A man ap-
preached a clerk in one OF the Mont
pelier hotels Tuesday evening inquir-
ing where the bar was located much
to the surprise of the clerk who at
first treated the matter as joke,
but the patron was so earnest about
the matter that finally he was told
Montpelier voted "wet" last year, but
the nation is dry" therefore the
hotel did not have a 'tbar" this year,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
NORWICH FOOTBALL
1920 Season WtlI Include Rensselaer,
md Clnrkson Tech for New Opponents

Northfield. June 15.-'The schedule
Of the football season of 1920 at
Norwich will open september % with
game with St. Michaels College at
Northfield. The other games are:
Oct. 9, Dartmouth, Hanover: Oct. Q.
Rensselaer,, Troy; Oct. 49, Tufts, Med :
ford; Oct 90, C1arkson, Mortified;
Oct. 80, Mildlebury, Northficld; Nov.
6, Vermont. Burlington; Nov. l3, Bos-
ton University Boston; Nov. 90. open.
The now opponents added to this
schedule are Rensselaer, and Clarkson
Tech. who take the place of Brown
and New Hampshire State,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
PROF. HOYT DIES

|of. Prcntiss Cheney Hoyt. who was
at Addison. and for some years
lcipal of the Middlebury high school,
:he other day suddenly at Worces-
Mass. He was a professor of Eng
at Clark College. The body was
light to West Addison for the burial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17

len with money usually have the Wis.
to SEQ the possibilities Of a good busi.
J plan II your pau is soupd. Siysr.
for backing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17
TIRE FLEW OFF
BicycIist IL Picked Up Unconscious md
Rushed to st. AIbans Hospital

st. Adams, June 15,-Albert Lafountain
was thrown from his bicycle at st. AL
bans Town this afternoon when tire
flew off and so badly injured he was
brought TO the ST. Adams hospital. in
an unconscious condition. His injuries,
however, proved not serious enough for
him TO remain at the hospital. and later
he was able to return to his homo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-06-17

The classified ads cut out delay-go
straight to the mark.
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(COntinued oa page two) q.
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06
THE FOOTSTEPS OF ISRAEL

of the Colonel Daniel Putnam Associa- unve bronze markers to designate the farm Israel and his young wife lived in the early married life and whence the redoubabe Revou tionary left his field while adding the force strength of his personality to bring victory Army The second tablet will mark the Wolf Den the popular legend that is told of the named for the Wolf Den hero especial pride everything that pertains to his memory duly thankful the members of the Putnam assumed the duty of giving permaneney locations in region which intimately asso- oiated with his history.
 There are those object the marking of historical places claim that the of informative tablet paces atons the piece Such exceedingly ar-feched Historical association with place personally visited and visuazed has great with the building of that almost growth patriotic which from adolescence deyel ops buwark of good citizenship founded upon love of home and its history.
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06
PERSHING

Almost notice General Pershing passing out of national life and joining the vanguard of civilian oblivion which in America great deal of obv public figures become private citizens they be- come private quickly forgotten by which hold herom and accomplishment worthy of of the moment only General Pershlng case as great typical of method of handling those who have highest places Raised to
 of Congress have succession the
 his from Europe found that our Army or
 anzation did not need there work for him to do asked for his release and obtained it. European nations have particularly permanent upon him except the memory of hs name as the leader the World War Unfortunately Gen Pershing through his personality contributed little memory He spoke living words he either failed to find the opportunity for making himself re yered leader He was however all times tactfu and busi nesslike soldier his real contribution to the struggle consisted yet determined in that story of the struggle which $ he heritage of the future.
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

Al \ Court of Probate held at Put nam within and for the District of Putnam on the Srd day of August, 1920. Present, David Flagg. Judge. Estate of Mary Gardner. late of Put nam in said District, deceased, q, Harold Gilpatric. Putnam, Connecti- cut, Executor. oRDERED-That six months from the date hereof be. and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors 10 bring in their claims against said estate. and the ENecutor directed to give public notice to the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allowed
 by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. within the same Town, and by publishing the same in some newspaper having cir eulaticn in said Probate District, and return make to this Court of the no tice gwen. Attest; DAVID FLAGG, Judge. S2
Putnam patriot., 1920-08-06
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden at Thompson, Conn, within and for the District of Thompson, on the 31st day of July, 4. D. 1920. Present, Fred A. Munyan, Esq. Judge. On motion of Marie Louise Morin of North Gros- venor-Dale, Conn, Executrix on the testate estate of Ansslm Norm, late of Thompson, within sad district, de ceased This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Executrix and directs that public no- tice be given of this order by adver- Using in newspaper having circu- lation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public signpost in said town of Thompson nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record, FRED A. MUNYAN, Judge. 32