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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
SURVEY IN PROGRESS
Executive Committee of Inter- Church,
World Movement Plans Work

At a meeting of the State executive
committee of the Inter-ChurCh World
Movement held at the New Sherwood
hotel Thursday afternoon, the Inter-
Church program for February and March
was planned in detail. The Rev. G. O.
Gill of Hartland. survey supervisor for
the States of Vermont and New Hamp-
shire. pointed out the progress of the
church survey in this State. In the coun-
ties of Addison, Chttenden, Franklin,
Grand Isle, Lamoille and Windham, the
survey he's been completed.
Professor Raymond Mcfarland of
Middlebury. executive secretary. report
ed that unusual Inter-Church activities
have been carried on during the last two
months In all parts of the State.
The Rev. c. C. Merrill of Burlington
gave an account of the Lamoilie county
advisory committee meeting held at Nor
risvile January %. He stated that,
among other decisions reached, it was
recommended that the salaries of the pas
tors in Jeffersonvile and in Wocott be
increased to a minimum of $500 and
house and that automobile be purchased
for the use of the pastor in Hyde Park
in carrying on the work in his rural dis
trict.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
MANCHEsTER's NEW ROAD

Manchester claims record for the State
If not for all of New England in the good
roads line, in that a community of less
than 400 people. existing under a village
government and thereby deprived of State
aid has by substantially unanimous vote
at special village meeting undertaken
the building during the coming season of
about one and one-half miles of per-
manent road through the village at a
cost of approximately $4,000. The present
movement was started by few people
and before 1t was presented to the village
for action 1t was learned that the sum-
mer dwelling property owners We're
heartily behind the project Some SIS, coo
or more was promptly subscribed by Mrs.
George Orvis of the Equinox company
and group of Il or 20 summer people.
AS the project matured, in order to show
their good faith to the poll taxpayers who
held IA balance of power. the substantial
local property owners who will have to
pay most of the eventual cost, circula ted
paper for two days and secured about
sl,5oO in subscriptions, not counting the
Equinox House subscription which is
particularly liberal and included in the
Sl5,Vo mentioned above.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05

II any reader has been thinking YER
mont is going behind in agriculture. it
will pay to ponder seriously this state
ment by the Barre Times Though
Vermont is one Of the Oldest States in
the union, her soil continues to produce
crops which are a marvel in their yield
per acre. For instance, not single State
east of the Mississippi was better than
Vermont last year in the yield of hay
per acre! only one better in buckwheat;
only two better in rye and spring wheat;
only three better in corn; only four bet
ter in oats; and only five better in bar
ley and potatoes All Of these, Of course
in the yield per acre and not in the ag-
gregate quantity for Vermont is a small!
State and has little land to cultivate
People who are seeking good farming OPP
portunities will not have to look further
than Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
UNHAPPY WIVES
Two burlington Women Seek Divorce
on Grounds OF IntolernbIe Severity

Two new divorce cases were entered
Friday in Chittenden county court for
the March term. Frances Conden Lee
fashion Of this city is suing for a divorce
from John w. Leefashion, on the grounds
Of intolerable severity. They were mar
rled July 49, 1917. by the Rev. J. A.
Hamilton in this city. and lived together
here until the petitioner was obliged TO
leave her husband last August, according
to the petition, because he treated her
so cruelty. She states that her husband
has followed her about and annoyed her.
threatening her life at several different
times. She believes herself in great danger
from him and asked for an Injunction
which was granted, restraining the peLi-
tione from annoying her or interfering IN
any way with her personal liberties or
personal effects.
Mamie Mooney Fennell of Burlington
seeks a divorce from Walter p. Fennel
on the grounds Of intolerable severity,
wiful descrtlon and refusal to support.
They were married December 16, 1910, at
White Plains, n. Y, and have lived as
man and wife in Burlington most of the
time since then. The petition sets forth
that the petitionee deserted the petitioner
on June %, 1916 Two children were born
of this marriage, Lillian NJ, aged eight.
and Edward r. Fennell, aged seven. The
petitioner asks for the care and custody
of these children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
HEN THIEF SENTENCED
Arthur Wilbur, Alias Rogers, Gets
Term in House OF Correction

A specialist in the art of "hen- snatch
Ing who travelled under the names
or Arthur Wilbur and Arthur Rogers,
youth or y checkered summers, was the
guest of the Burlington police court for a
snort time Friday, coming here from
WINDSOR under the guidance of Chief of
Poilca l.. n. Gauthier. with whom he re-
turned to serve from Eve and a half to
six months in the House Of Correction,
also to pay f1ne of 500 and costs.
This youthful roost disturber made his
appearance In Burlington about December
Ii. when he made one foul swoop" upon
the roost of James BTannon of Willston
and departed with II of the feathery egg
producers. which he later disposed of at
the Howard market in this city.
Upon the discovery that his birds t,ad
nown,' Mr. Brannon got in touch with
Sheriff James II. Allen of this city and
the sherin was soon on the trail. Finding
that the hens had been disposed of al
the Howard market, the sheriff got a
description OF the young fellow who had
sold them, then began to pick up the links
In the chain. A young man answering the
description had hired team at the Smith
livery stable ;he day that the hens were
taken. 1t was found that this team had
journeyed to Williston and back Beyond
these links, the chain seemed to be lack
ing.
However, the "hen snatcher' had mem
TONED during his pilgrimage in Willstor
where he stopped at several places, that
ne was from Windsor. with this clue to
work on Sheriff Allen got in touch with
parties In that place. and Wilbur. alias
hogers, was located there. The sheriff
sent warrant for his arrest and the
chief of police brought the young man
10 Burlington Friday morning. 1t took
put snort time to settle the case i'm city
court Judge Ladd pronouncing the SEN
tehce noted above and the prisoner being
taken back to Windsor that evening.
wilbur alias Rogers, the latter being
,he name under which he operated in Bur
lihgton and vicinity, is an old hand at
inc men snatching game. lie stole some
mems IN the vicinity of Montpelier last
april ana was sentenced from the Mont
| peher city court to serve 16 months in
me House of Correction. lie had served
e'sht months and was out on parole when
ne got the hen-ust once more. lie has
a.so served time in reformatory In
State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
ETHAN ALLEN CLUB
Reports Presented and Officers Elected
Mt Annual Meeting Friday Night

The 25th annual meeting OF the Ethan
Allen club was held ct the club
holpc Friday evening, with an
unusually large ate -,Sacce. The
secretary, Scott u. Tariff. re
ported IL net gain CT 80 members during
tho past year. tAo present membership
being :S2 residents and 81 non-rssidents, =
total OF $40. The deaths Of George r..
Allen of New York and Charles S. lord
Of Winooski. both on-rosioert members,
occurred during the year. The report of
the treasurer, ] II. Middlebrook. showed
receipts of s11,S,40c and expenditures Of
$ll, Ai67 leaving a balance Of SSi2.42 on
hand, The assets Of tho cluo are Sri.57,. SO
and tie liabilities s36sls.55. lesving a sur
plus of sl7.757.31. which Is a gain 1t
sl2l. during the year.
The following officers were elected:
Presdent-T. a. Unsworth,
Vice-Prosident-T. w Quincy.
Secreta-y-S. +. TerIi,l
Treasurer-J. H. Middlebrook.
Member Of the governing board for ono
year, 10 succeed c. D. Ordway, resigned
j. e. Trail.
Members of tho governing board for
two years--C. A. Davis, A. II. Futter
Il. l.. Patrick and W. r. Bliss,
Auditors-.). NJ. Carroll, Is. B. Beeman
and J. W. Goss.
Members of the governing board holding
office another year are; J, n. snnms,
w II. Wilson and II. II. Shufelt,
The club by rising vote instructed the
secretary to send eX-Presdcnt Albert &.
Drew appropriate expressions of SYM
pathy In his serious illness, and wishes
for his speedy recovery.
buffet lunch was served after the
meeting
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
THE BROTHERHOOD
Men OF First Church Elect Officers and
Hear Income Tax Specialist

Dallas F. Pollard, chief of the income
tax department for Maine. New Hamp-
shire and Vermont, addressed the
Brotherhood Of the First Church Friday
evening at the nth annual meeting and
supper. A short business meeting was con-
Quoted, following the excellent supper
served by the ladies, and officers We're
elected for the coming year. The retiring
president c. l.. Woodbury., presided at
the meeting
The new officers are as follows: Presi-
dent. f.. ID. Worthen secretary, DR.. j. A.
Hunter; treasurer, Edward F.. Crane
Bible class committee w. p. Edmunds,
A. n. Gilber; and r. ]. Houghton; mis-
sionary committee, II. d. Howe, p. d.
Lewis and r. r. McNall; arrangement
committee. II. B. Sllngerland. w. j..
Pollard and c. F. Smith, Jr. The uom-
mating committee. Watch made up this
slate OF officers. was composed OF Henry
Todd. A. S. Gallup and S. L. Platka.
Reports of the secretary AND the treas
urer were given. Gardner Brewer, the
treasurer, reported the sum Of SEQ. IS in tho
treasury on January l, 1922. The Brother
hood voted 20 pay two bills contracted by
the Boy Scouts for guards on the lights
in the parish house, the floor being used
at times for basketball games.
Mr. Pollard's talk to the men was along
tho line Of problems which arise in MAX
Ing out income tax returns. He made it
Gear that every single person receiving
an income of $1.OO or more. and every
married person receive 5000 or moro,
must file returns, regardless of whether
or not they have dependents who would
give them exemption from paying the tax.
Mr. Pollard explained the workings of
the law from the simplest cases to some
OF the more intricate points, and then
gave an opportunity for those present to
ask question. He was kept busy for
nearly an hour explaining the various
points which were bothering individuals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
RUTLAND RAILROAD ACCIDENT


The breaking of an entirely sound heavy
steel rail properly laid and protected in
time of heavy frost Is an unavoidable
accident When a train is thrown from
the management may be entirely fault
less. Where a broken rail throws a pas
senger train from a bridge, the manage
ment of the railway is still without fault,
always provided it has adopted every
method known to modern railway science
10 prevent trains from going over the
side of bridges.
One of the modern appliances for the
preventing of trains from running off the
side of bridges into the water is the guard
'ail. consisting of heavy timber or ex-
ia rail bolted to the foundation parallel
% each of the regular rails so that il a
rain leaves the track, it will be forced
% run on the ties or foundation to the
md of the bridge.
In most States the law requires the pro-
rision of guard rails on railway bridges
Most of Vermont's railway bridges have
guard rails.
If comparatively short railway bridges
'houd have guard rails, how much the
more necessary is such protection over
ong stretches of filling which is moth
ng more or less than a bridge so far as
liability TO frightful combination of rail-
way wreck and drowning Is concerned
II a passenger train leaves the rails on
narrow filling of earth or stone or any
other material extending from the part
or mile to three miles between head
lands or islands in Lake ChampIain
nothing but miracle such as attended
the recent catastrophe Of this kind can
prevent tremendous loss of life.
1t is a wonder that many OF the pas
scngers on the Rutland train which went
off the bridge Saturday morning were not
killed outright, But outright death would
be chosen by most people to a plunge in
peraturc so many degrees below zero as
II was in the darkness Of the unparalleled
situation Saturday morning to be fol-
lowed by slow suffocation by consequent
pneumonia. IL none of these results fol-
CIV, then it will be a twofold miracle,
and the railway management can count
Itself most fortunate.
We sometime reject the locking of the
stable door after the horse is stolen.
Where one horse is purloined. and we
have whole livery stable of horses left,
II we then fail to lock the stable door,
we are rightly held to tempt fate as we'll
as the horse thief
Letters from different individuals have
appeared in the Free Press from time
to time emphasizing the probability of
Just such disaster as has now occurred
OH one of the long fills on the Rutland
extension through the islands, II guard
rails We're not provided.
In the light Of the present comparative
ly light catastrophe. it ought not to be
necessary to urge on the railway manage
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
HAD PIECE OF RUBBER IN FACE

George Mudgett of Randolph had an
operation performed on his face when
piece of rubber was removed. Several
years ago he was kicked in the face by
horse. and the wound under the eye
was closed up and for long time there
was no serious trouble with it. Recently
ne has had pain in that side of his face.
near his eye, and it was thought that pus
might have formed. so an operation was
performed. The operation revealed piece
Of rubber, which came from the hat
which he wore at the time of the accident,
and which has been there since the
wound was sewed up, and at this time
has made the disturbance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
HOUSE DESTROYED
John Degraff Loses Property by Fir
While shopping in BURLINGTON

The house owned by John Degraf
of South Burlington and "a which III
lived was burned TO toe ground Thurs
day afternoon. Nr. Dcgraff had JUS
!act the house to come into the city
ard never knew anything about tn.
fire until his cor tciephcHed &c mir
while shopping Oh Church street Vhsr
he reached hopie he fond thc3 the
house with Ell Il contained had burn
cd 20 tho gIyu7d. He had about u year.
provisions in tho hoIse. besides doth
Ing, furniture and tools. The JOSH 4,
estimated ut sro:t eight or nine au.;.
dred dollars. FLO Rad no inst ra.nca 1ns
FIRE, tt is thought, was caused by &C
overloaded stove
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
NEAR EAST RELIEF
County Chairman Bailey Announces
Town Committee Appointments

Attorney II. ALBION Bailey of Winooski
Chittenden county chairman for the Near
East relief drive announces the following
town committee appointments:
Bolton-F. A. Phillips and F. r. O'Brien.
Charlotte-B. L. Byington.
Essex Center--E. w. Bradley.
Essex Junction-Mrs. Arthur Beeman.
Hinesburg-Rev. c. II. Bennett.
Huntington (north)-E. f.. Bates.
Jericho Center-Rev. f. J. Malzard.
Milton--Rev. f. L. Talbee.
Richmond--Rev. c. II. French.
Shelburne-Henry w. Tracy End.
Westford--Rev. w. w. White.
Williston-Rev. H. G. Banks
Winooski-H. l. Stauhope.
Appointments for Burlington. Colchester
Huntington tsouth), Jericho Corners
South Burlington. st. George and Under
hill will be announced at a later date.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05

ment prompt remedying of this fault.
The Interest of the road itself. or the
safety of the travelling public would
alone serve to demand every possible
precautlon on these fills.
TO the credit of the Rutland railroad
management It should be said that every
thing possible was promptly done for the
passengers in the wrecked car.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Lincoln Of Castle
ton celebrated their golden wedding
January 26 Two who witnessed the mar
riage of the couple were present at the
anniversary Mr.. Lincoln is the second
one in his family to celebrate 5Oth we'd
ding anniversary. sister, Mrs Carpenter
of Rutland, having celebrated hers two
years ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
FRANK WINTERS COMMITS SUICIDE

Frank Winters, Al years old. committed
suicide at Swanton Friday by shooting
himself through the left temple with a
high power rifle. Death was instantaneous.
1t Is believed he first attempted to end
his life by hanging but failing in this
used his rifle with success. The deceased
leaves besides his wife, three children.
the oldest of whom is a daughter Of II.
Mr.. Winters went TO Swanton a few
weeks ago from Highgate Springs, where
he was a prosperous farmer. lie intended
to make Swanton his home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
NORTHF1ELD COOPERATIVE
CREAMERY

At the first annual meeting of the stock
holders and patrons Of the Mortified
Cooperative creamery the gross sales for
last September. October, November and
December We're reported as s34, 73601 1t
was voted to build new creamery
building to be located closer TO the rail-
road. The matter of investigating the
best site, raising funds and cost of con-
struction and building was left to the di-
rectors as committee, to be referred
to stockholders at a later meeting. The
new building alone will cost approxi-
mately $4,000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
FIRE LOSS, 81, 4O5. 80.

The total fire loss in Barre during 1919
was S.4o5.s9, according to the annual re-
port submitted by A. c. Prebe, recently
fire chief and now State deputy fire
marshal. to the board of aldermen Out
of SO fire alarms during the year, only
nine were bell calls. More than half the
calls were in the winter months, Novem-
Der leading with II. BY months, the calls
were: January g. February 4. March T.
April 3, May 8, June 1, July g. August ..
September 2. October 4, November II, De-
cember G.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
DIED IN HIS BARN

Curtis A. Martin. an efderly and high
ly respected citizen of Marshheld. died
suddenly Tuesday Jan. n. while in the
barn on his farm doing the daily chores.
Mr., Martin had Il bad spell while at the
creamery three weeks ago, but evidently
recovered from that and was about as
usual Tuesday morning he went to Plain
field on business and 1t was on his re-
turn home from the village that he went
to the barn. lie was found there dead
only n short time after. He was one of
Marshiield's best known farmers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
SIXTY YEARS WED

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert ellison of Hart
land Saturday passed their Goth we'd
ing anniversary.
They were married in Hartland, jan
uary 81, 1860. Mr.. and Mrs. ellison were
the parents of eight children. five of
whom are living. They also have eight
grandchildren, and three grest-grand-
children. They have lived practically
all their welded life on their pleasant
farm, located about half way between
the villages of Evarts and Hartland.
They do not allow themselves to grow
old and are always interested and anx-
ious to assist in any work for the bet
terment Of the town or community.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
EASTERN RERI<SHIRI, CONGRESS-

Verioont has been chosen again as thd
stage setting fer a convention of irtor
state importance, for IT." Eastern Berk1
shire Congress will gather at Brat;,eooi,|
March ? ard 9, and County Agent Frosj
and the oficors Of IN. STATE agricultural
experiment stations of Now England viii
en3cavor to make the event an unyrs>
cedented success.
Plans for the Eaaiorn Berkshire Cor1
sress arc already assuming considara bid
proportions and the program, which
aside from the oficis. meeting. will IND
clude banquet NJ the Brooks House, I'd
which several speakers OF proniinenc,]
will be heard, will! attract large nun, I
her of Berkshire hog breeders FROM
throughout the eastern territory.
The Eastern BERKSHIRE Congress is al
department. of tho American BorkshirtI
association and the territory which ID
embraces includes all of the northern and
eastern States as far west as the Mis-
sisslppi liver and south 70 the Mason and
Dixon line.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
VETERAN A FINE MARKSMhN

George Carey, aged 70, who died at his
home south of Arlington village recently,
was one of the towns Oldest residents,
all of his life having been
passed In that locality. He enlisted In the
First Vermont light artillery, was later
promoted to gunner with the rank of cor
poral. He was considered one of the best
marksmen in the federal army.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
FLU IN RUTLAND

Rutland, which has been practically
free from influenza, now raging in
New York and other parts Of the coun-
try. is again being visited by the dis
ease. During the past week Is cases
of influenza and one case of pneu
monia were reported to District Health
Officer B. D. Colby. 1t is not believed
the majority of the "flu" cases are of
an extreme serious nature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
GOOD EVIDENCE

certain little youngster was on a visit
to the doctor, who coaxed him along with
the usual line of "jollying." Now. Bob
bic" he said kindly, you must sleep all
you can--get plenty of rest and sleep.
and you will grow well and strong, and
have bright. rosy cheeks
Bobbie turned to go when he spied the
highly rouged attendant in the next room.
He stepped to the door and looked at her
admirjngly as he exclaimed, Gee. you
must have had q good nap."-Indianapolis
News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
TEACHERS MAY GET INCREASE

The teachers in the Bennington high
and graded schools have asked an addi-
ton of $50 each to their salary for the
present year ending July l. This request
was presented to the school board and
after some argument over the matter the
board decided to refer the matter TO a
special district meeting TO be held We'd
nesday evening. February II. The in
crease asked for will total around $1,000
and the trustees aid not think they were
authorized to add that much to the an
nual budget without a mandate from the
voters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
MINSTREL SHOW AT PRISON

The sixth annual minstrel show, given
by the inmates of the Vermont state
prison and House of Correction in AS
sembly hall Thursday was the best one
ever given in that institution. both
artistically and financially, a good sum
being realized for the athletic fund con-
nected with the prison. There was an
attendance of the public of over 500. about
LEO being unable to get into the hall. The
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05

The opinion seems to be gaining that
General Wood has pronounced lead
presidency, throughout the country as
q whole. In this corner of New England.
however, Governor Coolidge still holds
his own.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05
BARRE FIRE RECORD

Barre has a fire record that may
well be envied by many city of her
size. In 1919 there were only SO alarms
only nine of which were general. The
value of property endangered by fire
was $269,SOO. while the total loss was
s7,4O5. Ex- Chief Preble recommends
the purchase of triple combination
motor truck
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-05

II the threat Of one farmer to raise
just enough for his own use should be
rest of the world would be still higher
than it is now. If that time ever comes.
look out for food riots and mob accom-
paniments.