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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-10-20
FOR SALE

FOX SALE~-Two ladies' winter couLs call
at 70 Washington street 1857,
FOR sALE-As have sold my cows wish
to dispose OF my Sharples milking ma
chine, also two good work horses / viii sell
cheap II taken at once; A Frberg r. d. 2
Barre, phone 3s1-lf. ist5ss
FOR SALE Glenwood stove with hot water
front and reservoir. alsu Glennood coal
heater. bureau, folding be-! sofa and chair
TO match. dining room table and chairs
sidehoard, bedsteads, chair, chiGs crib, gas
stove. Belgian police puppies and many
other things too numerous to mention; w.
:. bradford, se ParS street Barre. l84t3s
FOR SALE-h spring water system In the
city OF BARR; address inquiries e "Sys.
tenn care the Tiuee office. 1891
FOR SALE--5o white leghorn yearliag hens.
sl.Io each Il. j. Cameron. Orange Co
telephone l04-5. 1859
PoTAToEs-ln lots ni Eve Or more bushels.
No J potato delivery week OF Oct :s. at
sl.50 bnshel mail orders To John Brechin.
Webster ST., Barre, VT. ls2t4s
FOE SALE Eight nice purebrea Buff Or
pington searling hons, also rapary bird
and cage very nice singer phone 66g-W
or inGsile q 81 Maple avenue. 1860
FOR SALE-JMni order business with print-
ing outfit, located at Mortified VI nd
dress National Memorial Co. sc Oak Grow.
Ave, Springfield. Mass. ls2tss
FOR sALE--A few gallons Of the hest roo.
pant IN the city. ALTO nice Hubbard win
Ter squashes phone 23s~I. ls4t4.
FOR sALE--one Fairbanks Morse So h. n.
gasoline engine. bargain for q;i.ck .ale.
nrstclass condition: MORTIFIED Cooperative
S S.5s 60. Inc. Northtield " lsots
FOX SALE One billiard and one pooi
Main street. ,7etios
FOR SALE-Four large barrels From 100 to
1oo gallons capacity; F. K. Bailey. l7etf
WINTER VEGETABLES FOR SALE Cab.
page sl.oo AID $3.50 per dozen Savoy
t ;aa sam" price. bcets, carrots and on
bushel Mongals, 75c per bushel; Hubbard
SQUASH, in 5o-fb. lots. three cents per N +;
deiiyered IN Barre, Montpelier and on the
od hliI Mitchell Farm. r. f. y. 2, phone
z2s-J, l72tt
FOR SALE-At Arcade Bldg. wa rdrobes.
piano. windows. doors. lamb castings sec
Frank Colyin, ON the job. l7otf
FOR SALE--Four h. .. gasoline engine
with Bosch magnetic. practically new, used
one week cutting ensiiage; Dean P. Town.
Plalnbeld Vt. n. z. phone. I7oH
HEMLocK PLANK FOR SALE
have in stock here in Barre about forty
thousand feet dry two-inch hernlock plank;
anyone interested telephone Fl. G. Bennett
l57tt
FOR sALE-wine barrels and kegs Of ali
kinds. call early Frank Bailey, Barre
l51f
TRAPPERs ATTENTION--For sale. the
original Schofeld scent recipe for catching
fox, skunk. mink and coon have used this
scent successfully for so years and havs
caught over 90 foxes in one year with II:
will also sell scent or bait ready for use
shipped G. O. D.: also teach setting and
batting trans write for prices or call nj my
home; c. ]. Fisk. Waterbury Center. VT
i51h
FOR sALE-All sizes:
Comolli & Co. 1874
FOR SALEEA preparation for cleaning
granite and marble monuments hrightens
m the lettering and makes the whole nionu-
nent look clean and new guaranteed: prices
IN application: James Sullivan. ia Park
Re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
MISS ANNA KANnNSKL.

Plymouth in the "Mayflower,' to seek in America the
religious liberty denied them in England. Landing
Plymouth Rock. they, Dec 25, 1920, founded a
colony, which became the germ of the New England
states. on Nov. II of the year a party of Pill
grims landed at Provincetown.
During the first years the Pilgrims suffered
ntermitted hunger, Notwithstanding the that the
off the teemed with cod and other food
fishes, while the forests at their back sheltered wild
beasts and of various The shores Of their
harbor contained shell fish and the beds OF the rivers
and brooks alive with cells; yet the midst of
supply Of food and when that failed they experienced
keen distress. At that period in England the middle
class knew little of sport had in pursuit Of
wild animals and few, if caught fish. But
few months association with the Indians taught them
seek their food the air. forest and sea- Most
appreciate the efforts the Puritans in getting
and other grains grow from the rocky soil.
Kind and Hospitablc
II is belief that the Indians sly treach-
creatures. But the contrary, they very
kind hosptable to the early settlers and had it
hunt. doubt they would have all died from cold
and hunger the first winter and the process of
Ting America would have been effected until
later date.
Thanksgiving. commonly regarded being
earliest beginning a dktinctive New England festival
and equally characteristic Puritan holiday
ginaIly neither New England Thanksgiv-
ing observed by either Plymouth Pilgrims or
Boston Puritan Giving God thanks for arrival
many other liberal blessings was first heard on
New England shores from the lips of the Popham
onists at Monhegan Thanksgiving service
Church Of England.
Every country has time given thanks to
God for deliverance from some plague, victory
their enemies bountful harvest. In various places
in the Bible. mention is made of giving thanks;
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
GEORGE BANICKL.

a curious fact in history that Thanksgiving day.
from early Colonial times the years shortly
fore the Civil war essentially a New England
tval. The people of the south among whom few
Purtans. looked upon the festival almost wholly
Puritan church feast They in the south followed the
which regarded Christmas the great festival OF
Thanksgiving
About the year 1882 when the bitterness between
north and south appreciably healing leading
broad minded southerners again advocated the cele
bration of Thanksgiving day. 1t grew favor in
Christmas, though popular the latter festi
val
lands Speak.
In pioneer Thanksgiving times in Rhode Island and
Connecticut, however, venison and bear rather
than turkey the Of the festal board. a
be found an account the feast spread before
the governor and Her Majestys commissioners
Thanksgiving day 1913, from which il appears that,
before the company fell to-" the announcement
made that the venson had from a deer which
had been shot ION We Lords day" Thereupon the
Indian who should receive 80
stripes should the purchaser the price
paid for the meat Then, having inflicted Just and
righteous sinful heather" the company
with the exception OF member whose conscience
satished) fell upon the venison and devOured
it.
Besides the usual Thanksgiving services TO be held
here Thursday morning IN the churches the chief OF
the big league baseball reform tribunal Judge Kene
Mountain lands, will speake at the high school
auditorium under the auspices of the Civic league APP
propriate Thanksgiving exercises and entertainments
will be given this week in most OF the schools
the epicurean tastes of those in our fair city
who planning having all the aunts uncles,
cousins and grandparents gathered around the best
tablecloth this Nov 25th the local display
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21

The war has left its own bitter aftermath There
among those who look upon the much Wanted new
order with doubtful eyes. is the spirit OF ante bel
lum" days still with US? Have marched out OF
Arnageddon unchanged for the better ideals and
modes OF living with naught but the halo Of empty
triumph about our heads2 Have We made possible
long heralded dawn bringing halowed reality
the brotherhood Of man does the ancient shibboeth
Of seshness ring the earth and with greater
significance: Il not my brothers keeper"
Be that as it may, all OF US whether praise or
dlsavow. still have eyes glory a good
action. do judge relative Importance
take II # SIS and for what il IS For this is
story OF the kindly act OF one individual Its meaning
upon like bit of saving in the midst
OF the hurry and furry OF modern life; and It
mains in memory thing Of beauty that we may
not forget
truth Of our lives that everything that is
and all that Is nobest in from knowledge
and appreciation Of events of beauty. What barren
road would be ours to traverse If in our wanderngs
the highway OF life had remembrances of
brave acts and kindly deeds It is a famous living
artist has said that "the more see Of beautiful
things the better fitted we become to perform good
actions"
Is Born or Gratitude
SO II Is that kindness makes possible
telling Of this story It the gratitude
of a womans heart-a deep and abiding gratitude that
has limitations Of sacrifice in its benifcence and
healing goodness. The story has it's background in
city OF South Bend; It is little drama of sweet.
ness that IS worthy OF the pen OF a master.
a little year ago in the city of Ehrang, Ger
many. a dramatic enacted within walls
Of the town. In certain house the outskirts sat
a number or ofhcers and men of the United States
army OF occupation. They sitting in
tial and before them stood Of number of five
He Sergt. Peter S. Kaminsh of 1149 w. Thomas
and trial for his life before the jus
tice OF army tribunal.
A little while previous while the war was splendidly
drawing to close Kaminsk had had the misfortune
10 become implicated in which resulted in the
death OF member OF the military police. There
five soldiers who had drunk well but wisely the
connections In certain French tavern. Upon the
rival OF the NJ p. a brawl about a shot was
fired and Kaminski with four others had placed them
selves in the position Of murderers.
Doomed for Life.
When the sentence Of the court fell upon them the
five found themselves doomed Imprisonment for
life. Kaminsd sent TT Leavenworth prison
there TO exc out his days in convicts garb
end Of his life. But the unucky boy had sister
Kaminski OF 1149 Thomas ST. to whom the news of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
7eastrg and FeSti0iy To Mark Observance By South Bend
Citizens Thursday OF Nations Annual ThanRSgivn1

With dawning Of that first Thanksgiving day, one
OF the that crowned the hilltop Plymouth
Numbered forth salute to the solemn procession
vending its way to the meeting house. The
marched three abreast, Elder Brewster. in his long
preachers camlet coat. walking beside them. bearing
with gravity betting the occasion the great Bible,
while the Sergeant in Counsel and Gov. Bradford
brought up the
the service followed the dinner whose savory
odors have penetrated the forests Businesses
FOR IN the midst the festivities Indian
heard 90 friendly red men under King Massasoit.
appeared if by magic bearing addition the
feast huge launches Of venison.
The day OF Thanksgiving heightened into three, the
bodily feastings being varied with the singing OF
psalms and songs, with dances by the savages.
with exhibitions OF military drill by Capt Standish's
well trained soldery. and with such sports and pas
times characterized the recreatons OF the middle
class Of English people in those times a home
As a Reminder.
Childen's hour Will be conducted for the next few
paragraphs while the early life Of the Pilgrims is
told for the benefit Of those who have been OF
school long enough TO have forgotten what they learn
e the fifth grade.
party Of Pilgrims found religious intolerance
England impossible during the 18th century, fled
Holland, where they landed at Amsterdam later go
ing Leyden- They had been accustomed 10 a plain
country life and simple trade Of huSbandry. but were
compelled 10 seek mechanical employment in Holland.
and daughters intermarred with the Dutch.
and IN this way fast losing their language and
their English manners. Their parents helpless
alleviate their condition for they could educate
their children imperfectly they themselves
had been educated. Although their religious ideals
differed Ensands the natural bond OF affection
become English subjects though it would
state Drawing many hardshlps
Seek Religious Freedom
on Sept s. 1920, party Of 1o2 Pilgrims sailed from
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21

He disclosed letters and papers bearing on the
which proved the innocence of the prisoner The
result followed and last June Kaminski returned
South Bend and home, a free He pa
role due to the unabatng efforts of sister and the
Thomas St. and evinces deep and commendable
spirit in the work he has assumed.
Is Meeting Place.
When you enter the store at any time of the day
you may Peter behind his with business
like way about him and looking upon his wares with
eyes Of pride. You may buy cigars and tobacco of
variable kinds and candies and soft drinks etc. The
of the locality here often congregate have a
friendly talk things and while away
time topics Of interest and current events But
there is them who has part in their dis
cussions for though he is with them and loves the
kindly company their presence, yet does not talk
as they do nor laugh in their wholesome manner And
this IS the and the end of this tale 1t
we'll story Of its but is OF necessity and by
the kindly order Of things connected with the
tale of Peter Kaminski and his sister Anna.
We entered and sat in a back room. Opposite US
a young lad OF % His hands trembling
do the hands of old and decrepit man who has
the ague. lips constantly moving and
floor and bent his body forward and backward and
from side to side if devilsh mechanism within
him controlling his muscles.
Withal he handsome beneath 1t ALL
and could not but think Of him as having a
sturdy body and red cheeks of good health. When
spoke in answer to question drawn-out gibbering
driveling greeted your ears, midst which
you heard few English words. His voice cracked
sounded like a hoarse gurgle
The boy George Banck. late OF the Polish
armies in France. When entered the he Joined
the cOors and overseas with the L. S. army
From army in France he transferred the
where the troops Of the army of Poland
beating back the Germans. One day in a holly
tested battle ne received a slight shrapnel
the battle Soon after the Germans opened
their heavy artillery and shell Georges
He picked raving victim of shell shock and
sent back to the United States
Refused Aid.
When the boy reached South Bend he appealed to
local organization for aid He had been lifelong
member of that society and expected little help from
his fellows There help forthcoming from that
source and when it found that he could pay
his the phanthrOpic officers of the organization
decided that it against the general good permit
such negligencesin a society and the young lad was
thrown out and told to look for himself.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21

green sweater his shoulders is careessly thrown
and old military overcoat
You look him think OF his broken youth and
the olighted wasted years before him. e asked him
If he were getting better. And he answered booking
us strangely Yes better, better. every day" And
we could not but see certain tragic light creeping
into his eyes If he remembering the cruelty OF
battle and that also Of those who friends OF his
better days passed him upon his hurhened and weary
way and would not extend a brothers helping hand
even so much as TO offer mite small where
withal for his.bread and shelter
Who your best friend2' we asked him. Immed-
lately his eyes shone and his face beauaed love and
gratitude as ne mentioned the name Of the god LADY,
who helps him. And if you saw him thus you would
cease forever trying TO measure the worth and the
glory little kindness bestowed the gratitude
and depth of a womans heart upon creature who s.
the aid fellowship Of his feIlowman. And
for such he there is balm in Guead" and hope
of brighter things since soul looked upon him in
his heIplessness
That is why he loves 70 sit around in the store
114s W Thomas St. for it belongs 70 Miss Kaminslki
and her brother. Peter who out gratitude OF their
and that he gets a decent subsistence. He walks
around in his uncertain way shaking md trembling
but always smiling and looking upwards. When you
speak him he smiles directly into your eyes you
his friend until proven otherwise; any
You must be good and true you go up and speak
to Peter.
To Her Glory.
And II he is getting better he bravely says he is
and if he does ever recover from the ptabIe state in
which he is the glory nobility OF spirit
Anna Kaminski. who has true womans heart a.
who brings little bit of heaven into his soul every
day. One wonders what the world would be like II
each just a the feeling sympa-
thy for fellow being that IS in the heart OF Anna
Kaminski.
We walked the slowly thinking
many things and the traffic sounded unreal and
very far away. The boy and his laughing eyes
following and in rang his utterly sad
"GoOd-bye' God 10 think Of the WORTH OF glsdness
in human heart and how priceless it can be and yet
TO have felowman live in darkness and know
the touch of a kindly and hand.
And that the sight OF the boy with the
trembling body and laughing eyes viii ever remain in
my memory, standing in the midst Of a shining light
diffused from the heart Of Anna sister Of Peter Ka
minsk
This is the story Of the lad with the blighted youth
and the brave laughing eyes Indeed, there things
this earth that be expressed but they
a least always be unforgotten, unforgettabe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
BYLORETTOLORDEN

the sraelites grateful for their deverance from
the house Of bondage.
Bradford Originates Day.
But the real origin of Thanksgiving in America a
be attributed Gov Bradford the first governor Of
Massachusetts, colony. gratitude the plenteous
harvest of 1921 following upon period of great de-
preston he proclaimed day of thanksgiving be OBJ
served Dec 13 Gold style) of that year
In practical furtherance of his proclamation, he at
sent out four in search of game Thus early
history of the day does good friend, the tur
key, make his appearance; for successful in their
quest the four sportsmen returned struggling under
burden of wild fowl principally turkeys, sufficient TO
meet the wants little colony for a week. Then
the thrifty housewives took the matter in hand and
made all the goodies possible from their somewhat
limited supply of material.
The festival proved the prelude to frequent days OF
thanksgiving in the following years throughout the
New England colonies. Sometimes 1t appointed
year, sometimes twice sometimes year two
skipped,-according for giving thanks
presented themselves not. Now the a
victory the Indians, then the arrival of a ship
and yet again a bountiful harvest The frequent APP
pointments the finally made August the
customary month. Beginning with 1854, the festival
became a formal and annual in Massachusetts,
Her example followed by all the New Eng
land colonies
Presidential Proclamation.
One OF the potent influences which aided It's general
acceptance in these colonies
any holidays celebrated by the English, Christmas
included. the baron Of beef. boars head, plum pud
ding and mine pie. all redolent Of memories of the
ancient eschewed in favor of the indigen-
turkey, Indian pudding and pumpkin pie.
Although the first presidential proclamation appoint
ing 4 day Of thanksgiving issued by Washington
Oct. 8, 1889. it did establish thanksgiving a
national civic festival be celebrated annually 1t is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21
Unusual Consequences Expected At Zionist Convention Which
Will Have PdleStu1eS Problems AS It's Principal

NEW YORK. Nov 500 populate Palestine speed
y with a preponderating body manly. seIf-sUpport
In, Jews VIII develop into homogeneous people,
ultimately becoming a seif-supportpg commonwealth.
the problem dealt with by the twentythrd
ruaI convention OF the Zionist Organization OF Amer
iea beginning On Buffalo Nov. %. Practically the
whole of this task be carried by the Jews Of
this country The war and IT'S aftermath has almost
completely impoverished European Jevry. and the de-
probation the money OF such countries as Russia
Poland Austria and Rumania has reduced the remain
Ing wealth 10 an almost irrcducible minimum. All
that European Jevry contribute 20 the develop
ment the national homeland is the hui
the form OF refugees
Eestng every port from Danzig TO Constantnope and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21

ing every seasonable fruit and vegetables necessary &c
fill the plate of Uncle JOSH who hibernates every
and finds this day excellent opportunity
ready for the winter. There the timely
berries all ready be made into far-sy mold. the
chestnuts dressing squashes pump
kins for pies crpy celery assorted nuts for cakes and
other goodies. potatoes and Irish ones.
checked apples bake lettuce and cabbages salad
corn to scallop, mince meat for pies and plums for
the pudding.
Prices Have Declined
The butcher lines up the barnyard fov.ls,-vith
King Turkey in the lead, followed by duck and
chicken to roast.
Our city sealer Byron B. Miller says that prices
have declined 10 j. per since last
Eggs. which selling at 75c dozen. perhaps
the only item which has remained the Potatoes.
which brought $3.50 bushe in the spring
selling for $3.50 what they retaed for last fall Live
turkeys Will bring z0s 45c 10. Dressed chickens
CSC. cheaper last year. Cranberries
are going fast at 10c a pound. Northern spy and
greening apples obtainable $3.50 a bushel while
hand-picked Johnathans and Grimes godens sell
ing $1.75. Lard cheaper Cand therefore pies
cheaper make). Large punches OF celery, contain
ing eight or 10 stalks the market CSC bunch
Oysters 75c a quart be served 20 more people
If they sCaoped, and 10 would be shame not
have baked squash when 10 only three cents
a pound. A few pigeons at the city market sold az
soc pair In the Pilgrims days these made into
the tempting pies. fit for queens taste one
Pilgrim, less than the others said that his dream
Of heaven 10 have pigeon pie every day.
family eight should be able serve "A pretty
fair turkey dinner with all the fxn's. for about ten
dollars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21

even along the Pacific. awaiting opportunity reach
Palestine. While there small percentage OF these
refugees who have managed escape with considerable
capital. bulk them destined be hewers OF
wood and drawers Of water. farmhands and day Ia
borers
All should Help.
The Zonists declare that of the money and
structive advice the technical skill required
for Paestine's development must from the Jews
OF this country and that the time has come for
Zioniss 10 possible for all Jewish organiza-
lions individuals TO participate in the work.
viewpoints have developed in connection with
the practical that will be necessary order
secure the maximum participation OF all Jews whether
they believe in the political implication Of Zion
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21

Palestine safe abode for Jews seeking escape from
lands OF persecution and The supporters
this viewpoint regard the organization committed
the control by Jews for the Jewish people Pales
tinian undertakings which deal with public and
public service; but this control they argue
held BY individuals who will instil confidence the
Therefore, they the barriers Of part
isanshp must be broken down in order that those who
invest money for Palestine and members OF the
organization may share in the responsibilities. They
favor the organization OF separate corporations for the
financing and control OF public enterprises Pales-
with board OF trustees not limited Zonists
holding founders shares OF these corporations
which be distinct and interlocking opera
tons. They are opposed 10 Jumping donation and in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-21

ISM OF large numbers OF non-Jews. One view
the creating OF Palestine foundation" fund
which shall include investments. quasinvestments and
outright gfts. that desire participate shall
do by acquiring stock in this foundation. the
jority control OF which be held by the world
Zion organization They fear that otherwise the actual
development OF the land be reduced TO merely
philanthropic undertaking.
The other viewpoint is based the assumption that
the action Of the peace conference last May in ofhc
tally recognizing the Zionist claim Palestine ended
political phase OF the II that
the machinery OF the organization should be
modelled permit the participation OF those elements
in American Jewry who have ignored its political
phase, though sympathetic with the idea OF making