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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
TEACHERS MEET
Appointment of Chairman Of Committed
Discussion of Essentials

a meeting OF all of the teacher in the
city wal held Tuesday afternoon at four
O'Clock at the high school building and
e number Of matters Of special !mpor-
lance to the teaching profession at this
time were discussed. Superintendent M. D.
Ch!ttenden announced the appointment OF
caa'rmen Of committees recently au-
thorlzed by the teachers as follows:
Teachers pensions, Sarah A. Martin;
pedagogical books, j. z. Colburn; student
government. E. T. Tracy; student morals,
Mary NJ. Deyette; nature study, Phebe
NJ. Towle: local history. Emma J. Chap
nun
In addition to these committees. MI.
Colburn was appointed chairman of a
committee to draw UP resolutions on the
death of Mr.. Putney. In opening of the
meeting, Mr.. Chittenden paid high tribute
to the character and teaching ability of
Mr.. Putney.
AS a part of the meeting. there was a
discussion of the essential things in
teaching, which ended In a discussion of
how to study. The general committee
mentioned above will have charge of some
of the general meetings OF the teachers
during the remainder of the year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

E~piscOpnIians Go to Rutland for Meet.
Ing Next Yenr

The closing session of the convention
of the diocese of Vermont was held at
st. Paul's Church Thursday morning. Fol-
lowing prayer, at nine O'Clock in the
church, the convention reassembled in
the parish house and completed the bust
ness. The following alternates were chosen
to the provincial synod: The Rev. w. H.
of Manchester, the Rev. f.. B.
Leach Of Montpelier, the Rev. r.. f..
Armstrong of St. Adams the Rev. Joseph
Reynolds of Burlington, sherman Evarts
of Windsor, DR.. S. w. F. Hamilton of
Newport, M. g. Webber of Rutland and
C. s. Forbes Of st. Adams. The Rev.
Morgan Ashley of Rutland invited the
convention to meet in that city next year.
His invitation was accepted and it was
voted to hold next years meeting on
May 25,' 1921. r. 3. Denny OF Mont
pelier was appointed a trustee of the
Episcopal fund in place Of Joseph T.
Stearns. removed from the State. A vote
of thanks was given to the rector and peo-
pie Of st. Paul's Church for their
hospitality during the convention. After
prayers the convention adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
MAKING MANY FRIENDS
Two Serbian Girls Mt University Are
Learning english at Same Time

The two Serbian girls. Melitza Veljitch
and Angela Hitch, who arrived in Bur-
lington to study at the University of
Vermont and are staying at the home of
Dean j. w. Votey, are fast making
friends and learning more English every
day. They have been in this country four
having spent most Of that time
at Hanover College. indian The lahora-
tory burned there and as they wished to
take pre-medic work they transferred TO
Vermont. They hope next year to enter
the college of medicine. Their training
In some ways is sufficient to enable them
to enter advanced classes. but they are
handicapped by their lack OF English so
they will be classified as special students
this year. Miss Veljitch is the daughter
of the chief Of agriculture in the Serbian
government, while Miss Ilitch's father Is
a merchant. Miss Veljitch has a brother
studying in Switzerland, while Miss
Hitch has one studying in Belgium. Both
young aides come from Belgrade.
Through the work of DR.. Rosalie Nor
ton, who spoke in Burlington a short
time ago. a hospital has been established
In the home city OF these two girls,
Belgrade. There are nov GO young
Serbians studying in the colleges and
universities Of America.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12

Barber and q II. Hayden, and announced
the granting of tvs divorces, the eases
having been heard %enrller IN ,he Term ni,d
left for further consideration
A dlv5rcs was granted to Pauline
taftuii from trnMcis vartull bh the
grounds of lntoierabie severity The petit
TONER WAS awarded the care and custody
ef the minor child. Allmony OF SIX dollars
per week Was deereed 10 the petiti5nef.
t, ri. Hopkins appeared for the petittsnef
and j, j. tsnrisit for tAe petItiehee In
this ease.
Ruth n. Broushtun was given d divorce
ffum Marshall 3, B%rougittoh on the
grounds ~ lnteierabie sevprltS and re-
fusal ~ support. The creas- bll, ID which
MFR. Bfeaghteh sought to obtain d divorce,
was dismissed, i. j, 11nrisht appeared for
Mrs. %Brgurhtnn and A.. IL Eturtevaht bf
M~iddlebury fhs Mr.. 3roughton Ia the
trial ef these easos, which caihe up
together.
This males ~ Ailis os alvprce granted
during the Eeptcmbe, tcrin, Judge Meul-
ton announced that tho following easee
on the court calendar will I've efs with
the court Petersburg SaVinss Bank ln-
suranne company VS.. q. r., Duncan, alias
Robert D%uneanI w, ], Murphy W., II, H.
Duncan. alias Robert Duncan and trustee.
RI. =, EealhofTcr VS., Il, H, Duncan. hl.ss
Robert duncan and trustsp.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
MEMORIAL Bull DING
PROPOSITION DEFEATED
"Silent Vote" Makes Itself Heard
When Time for Action Comes
Every Ward Says No and
Majority Against Bonding Is
Greater Than Total Yes Vote

BY q vote of more than two to one. the
voters Friday decided against the
proposal to bond the city Cor sz50,00 for
the purpose Of building q memorial build
ing. The proposal was defeated in every
ward and che total vote stood $50 against
TO tU In favor. giving a majority OF Ais
against the proposition.
The vote throughout the city was light,
being less thar one-fourth Of the names on
the check list, which numbered 5,3ls. no
organized opposition appeared against the
measure and the talk on the street was
apparently IN its favor. but 1t was simply
q Gaze Of people not voting as they talked.
Ward four was strongest against the
proposition, voting more than three to
one against It. whila IN wart Ave the vote
came the nearest to being even. with SIS
for and liz against. One thing which held
down the vote was tho fact that very
few American Legion men had their
names on the check list and at the meet
Ing held for the purpose Of adding names.
less than g. dozen appeared to have them
put on,
This is the third time within q year
thai the voters have registered them
selves against proposals to increase the
bonded Indebtedness or taxes of the city.
The proposal to bono for the purpose Of
improving the streets was defeated. ~
to 40, and the proposition to increase
taxation was defeated by the over
w%helinIng vote of 1,fD to lbs.
A fair percentage OF the vote Friday
was OF women.
The vo1a nv wards was nc follOwn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
FUR PRICES IN AMERICA EXCEED
ALL AS L

An American woman, the wife. sister.
mother. or daughter of . a postwar
Croesus, whose indemnity is the secret of
a big Brooklyn ~furrier. received Christ
mas morning an sS5. 900 russian sable coat,
1t was n kind of dolman, a garment of
rare loneliness. consisting of % skins from
animals trapped in the interior of the
Burgesin region of wild Siberia,
This extraordinary price. paid for a
luxury weighing a little more than five
pounds. was at he rate of S1062 an ounce.
The coat was valued approximately at
SO times its weight in gold. And yet, this
Brooklyn firm, which has trading posts
in Alaska, Russia and other cold and for
bidding regions of the world, says that
sables this year are not the most eN-
pensive furs. An advance of 80 to 10 per
cent has been made in these gifts for
the rich since last spring.
The palm for the highest priced furs
however. must be awarded to the finest
natural black foxes which, at present, are
bringing $500 a pair, enough to make a
set consisting of a scarf or neckpiece and
a muff. Last year the price was $4,000.
Natural silver foxes come next at $500
to 5000 n pair, and it was said that there
has been a bigger demand for them this
winter than ever before. The numerous
fox ranches, a new indsutry which sprang
from a successful breeding establishment
on Prince Edward Island, it was stated,
had no effect on the market price of the
wild pelts.
j. w, Argenbright, a New York fur
importer with a firm nearly a century
old, explained that the war had helped
to make America the greatest fur pro-
ducing country in the world, both for
variety, quality and dressing. He said
that while there was a duty of so per cent
or manufactured furs and 35 per cent on
dressed skins, at present there Is no duty
on raw pelts entering the United States
| and this enabled New York to equal If
not surpass Paris and other European
fur centers, Fur prices were as high, he
said. If not higher, abroad.
Mr.. Argenbright said the sea otter, OF
which not more than II had been market
ed turnout the world the past year, Is
perhaps the rarest fur. 1t is coarser and
heavier than sable or fox, a pelf weighs
about 10 pounds and would bring about
5000. II is used for collars, cuffs of
capes. In color 1t is dark brown, tinged
with silver.
The only cheap furs in the New York
retail market Mt present, it is said, are
Russian pony and Australian coney, or
rabbit Goats of these materials, trimmed
in beaver or nutria, are selling for from
$500 to 400. A year ago they brought half
the money, The abundance of money in
America another dealer pointed out had
stimulated a Wv in Hudson Bay and
Alaska seal. Coats of this fur which,
some years ago could be bought for $500
to 1900, are now bringing $3.50 to $1,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
AUXILIARY FOR MED
To FLETCHER HOSPITAL
Representatives from All Wom-
ems Organizations Learn
Needs Of Institution and Plan
to Get 1000 Members from
Burlington In Organization

About In women, representing every
active wot1en's Organization in tho city.
met IN the auditorium of the high school
Saturday afternoon FOR the purpose Of
perfectihs the organization of an auxiliary
to tise Mary Fletchsr hosrital. The meet
ing 'wes la charge OF Mrs. Is. n. stone,
who had been appointed temporary chetr-
man nj D meeting composed OF rspre-
ssntetives from every wusnan's organize
ton In the city, which was previously
held In the Athona club rooms.
Mrs, Stonc called Upon Dr.. II. g, Brown,
superintendent Of tho hospital. 20 present
tho needs of tibet institution. which no
did Ia n thoroughly convincing manner.
After onumeratitE som OF tia needs, he
Eavr many price,, comparing them with
those or six years X and showing in
creased costs averaging 250 per cent,
c. r, Smith, II longtime trustee and
treasurer Of tho hospital, gave an inter-
esting accoun OF the growth OF the in
stitutiop during the last forty years. He
told Of the beginnings of tho Mary Flet-
cher endowment and stated that an
endowment Of n million dollars would
not DO toe much to provide FOR deserving
charity cases, He concluded by asking
how property could he better employed.
1t Is planned to conduct an active can
vess for n total of 1000 Members. Just
as the Rec Cross has many local societies.
SO 1t ie planned to have n large number
Of similar Mary Fletcher hospital auxiiiar-
los In other Vermont communities.
The following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. p. Fl. Stone; first VICE.
president, Mrs. e. d. Worthen; second
vice-president. Mrs. ]. A. Gassett: record
ing secretary, Mrs. H. A. Ladd; corre-
spending secretary, Miss Kate Hickok
treasurer, Mrs. w. G. Wears; auditor,
Mrs. Il. G. Evans. Board of directors, to
serve three years, Mrs. w. B. Howe; to
serve two years. Mrs. Z. II. insolvency;
TO serve one year, Mrs. Barnet Frank;
chairman of membership committee, Mrs.
c. II. Beecher; chairman Of ways and
means committee, Mrs. G.. G. Groat;
chairman of supply committee, Mrs. NJ. g.
Grandy.
The auxiliary entered on its career with
a gift of thirty-tvo dollars and a paid
membership of lbs. The payment of one
dollar q year constitutes membership, and
every woman in the city is most cordially
invited to Join.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
GROWING OF CIDER
Lo>vl7 Apple Juice Has become n Much
Desired beverage
CFrom the Lewiston Journal)

tFrOIn the Lewiston 'OurudD
Instead Of alcoholic drinks with a bead
on them, we find ourselves to-day staring
at innocuous beverages with a crown
on them. Grave juice had a long lead in
the race for the throne. But this seasons
developments indicate that cider may be
king Of them all. From the proletarian
cellar of the rural resident has arisen
this aspirant to social and convivial
honors. The erstwhile farmers drink"
is in a fair way to be courted by city
folk and even by the millionaire un-
stocked against dry years ahead.
But the newly crowned cider of to-day
is not the beaded vintage that used to
SIT in earthen pitchers against the old
fashioned hearth, alongside a plate of
Northern Spies and a handful of steel
paring-knives. 1t has been arrested in
its naive and innocent progress from the
cider-press and deprived by processes Of
boiling or treatment with benzoate Of
soda Of any proclivity toward evil-doing.
No faint remain of the apple that
tempted Eve and caused the fall of Adam.
Incidental to the browning OF cider is
the prospective prosperity of those sat
elites sar-sighted enough TO corner the
apple crop Of 1919. This prosperity began
with the orchardists, who discovered to
their astonishment-hore in Maine at
least-that although the crop was heavy
the demand exceeded all records. Never
before In the history of the State was it
known that q man could afford to pay $500
a day for men to pick up apples. Yet as
high as this wage was paid to pickers
and paokers-in emergencies. Cider mills
did a rushing business. New ones got
into working order. The roads were con
verted into professionals Of hayracks
piled high with bags of apples destined
for the connection Of the new national
drink"
AS a result, in New York. cider is selling
at 40 to 50 cents a gallon in barrel lots,
with every prospect that it will retail
over the counter at from CO to 20 cents
a gallon. The price may even go higher,
because while Maine had an abundant
apple crop. the national returns are
about one-third normal. Already a
scramble is on to obtain corners on cider
and the end is not yet.
Cider. 1t may be mentioned further il
by no means American or modern. AL
though 1t is not mentioned in the story
, Of the Garden of Eden and so far as we
recall does not appear under the Label
anywhere in the Good Book. it's deriva
ton goes back through the French
'cidre.'' the Latin "sicere" and the
Greek 'sikera' TO 'shekah," the old
Hebrew word for strong drink, 1t is
possible that Noah-the first recorded
neutrality-suspicious. of beaded apple Juice
as well as wine. However that may be
no Goth century Noahs may hope 70,
soporific sleep on the modern CONNER
cial drink that is to-day ~retailed as cider
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
MONDAY IN PROBATE COURT

The following business was transacted
in probate court Monday: The will Of
Charles T.. Putney, late of Burlington,
was filed for probate. Wesley A. Stur-
ges OF this city was appointed admins
traitor Of the estate of Loren Oscar Watts,
late of Burlington. Clarence II. White
and A. L.. Sherman. both of Burlington,
will serve as commissioners and ap-
praisers. The will of Elno e. Thayer, late
of Essex, was allowed Lewis Fitz-
simonds OF Burlington was appointed ad-
ministrator of tho estate of Rose Fitz-
slmonds. late of this city. George Ray
mond of this city was appointed admin
~istrator of the estate OF Mary Raymond,
late of Burlington. Tho Waterbury
Savings Bank & Trust Co. wns appointed
special administrator OF the estate OF
Frank w. Elliott, late OF this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
Y. M. c. A. SCHOLARSHIPS
Deserving Young Men to Receive Aid
from War Work COunctl


1t is expected that II or Is deserving
young ex-service men Of this State. who
are now in college. will soon receive
financial assistance in the nature OF
scholarships from tho funds of the War
Work Council of the Y. NJ. C. A. Applica-
lions for these scholarships were TO have
been passed upon last evening at the
meeting of the State educational service
committee. but owing to the fact that
two Of the committee had to leave the
meeting early. The matter could not be
settled. n final action will be taken at
another meeting. to be held early next
week.
Besides these scholarships to he
awarded to ex-service men now in col
lege. there will be other funds available
for scholarships to be given to ex-serv1ce
men who are planning to enter college
next fali. Then there Is a general 1unu
which car be used for other educational
purposes.
Ernest L.. Rand, director fer Vermont
of the educational work of the War work
Council of the Y. NJ. G. A., has been
through the State quite extensively uur-
Ing the last few weeks, organizing the
work, Four counties, Washington, Vim
sor, Essex and Orleans, are now practi-
cally organized 10 carry on the work, The
organization includes a committee In each
county to pass upon applications Tor
scholarships and make recommendations
to the State committee, which takes ma
action.
Orleans county has just completed lls
organization, and the educational COM
mittee in that county is made up as FOL
lows: Mr.. Blodgett of the firm OF Blodgett
N Burgess. Newport. chairman; e. j.
irwin OF Barton. secretary; A. w, stone
principal OF Derby Academy; G, IL. Ray
ward of North Troy; Harry Dickens OF
Orleans; and e. l.. Cowles OF Craftsbury'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
THAT 1T

The lady of the house had occasion ~
object to the number Of blouses her maid
servant sent to the wash.
why, Mary" she said, my own daugh-
ter doesn't send six blouses a week to the
laundry"
Perhaps she DON'T replied the ser-
want with great indignation. and pers
haps she don't go walking with a coal
man. Houston Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12


mouth and heard the small still voice OF
the lord. He East IL upon Elisha when he
called him from his plow 10 be q prophet,
He stnete The waters with IL INT he went
to the place where he was 70 Ed up IN
the Nvhifiwlnd, hnd they were divided
hlther and thlthef sd that they went ever
on dry ground. When he went up III ths
storm, his inarNe fell on Elisha. That
mantle lay close 10 the secrets OF the
prophets hearth he wrapped his face IN
" whei God hpoke TO him, 1t was the
symbol of his influenced he called ELISHA
Win II. II WINS the symbol Of his power
lie divided the waters with IT, A mantle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
MORNING WEDDING
Mlss Mary L.nyvrcncr the Bride CT Henry
NJ. Harlow Of Westminster

IA hhmHtVN w
Miss Mary Anne Lawrence OF this city
and Henry Mills Harlow of Westminster
West were married at six o'clock Monday
morning 81 st. Joseph's Church, the Rev.
J. A. Lacouture officiating. AS the bride
wns q Sodality girl girl, the wedding
toop place within the chancel rail and
she was married with the usual honors.
They were attended by Joseph Law
rence, a brother of the BRIDE, and Albert
LaAarge.
The bride wore a blue triootinc
SOFT and q gold colored Chin Chin hat
and . corsaSe bouquet of Opholia roses.
she also wore q diamond and pearl
pendant, the gift Of the groom. After
{ no ceremony a wedding breakfast was
served at tho homo of tho brides
brother, Joseph Lawrence of 392 North
street, for the immediate family and inti-
nate friends, among whom was Miss
Irefio Lawrence, who came from New
York CITY to attend the weddinH.
After q short honeymoon the young
coupls will reside al ia Pearl street.
They have received many useful and
beautiful gifts from fnouds and rela-
lives.
The bride hns been cleark at the E.. f
C1arkson store and the groom, who
ssrved overseas for a year and a halt
In Company e. 101st Ammunition Train
soth Division, as a sergeant, Is now en-
ployed by the American Wooden company
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
HIS EXCELLENT REASON

A w%ell-known judge, according to the
Argonaut. dined recently at a noted
hotel, where the man who takes care of
the hats Is celebrated for his memory
about the ownership of headgear.
How do YOU know that is my hat?'
the fudge asked as his silk hat was
presented to him.
Il don't know H., sir" said the man.
Then why do you give it to me-" in
sisted the bewildered Judge
Because you gave II to me, sir" re-
piled the man, without moving a muscle
Of his face.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
MILLION DOLLAR DRIVE


Ilx-Gov. William w. Sttckney OF Ludlow
has been elected by the northern Baptist
convention state director for ermon in
tho Vermont Baptsts' share OF the one
hundred million dollar drive, with Albert
A. Silver of Derby, Il graduate OF Brown
University and one % the founders of
the Silver-Burdett hook publishing house,
ns associate director, Gov. Stickney is al
ready appointing tho county directors,
who In turn will appoint the town diroc-
tors, Elmer 3. Bailey of this city Is the
director for Chittenden county, Mr.. Silver
is to give all his time to the work from
o until the big drive, April - to May .
and vii. make his headquarters in Bur-
lington, There will be a meeting of the
State and county directors, together with
the members OF the state promotion
board, at the Bariwell House in Rutland
next Friday ct two O'Clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
FRIDAY IN PROBATE COURT

The following business was transacted
in probate court Friday:
There was Il settlement and order Of
court In the estate of Frank r.. Freeman,
lato OF Essex. Orinda T.. Pearson OF
Essex wns appointed exooutrix OF the
will Of Hattie p. Parker. late of Essex.
p. Haselton and Ernest Mills. also
Of ESSEX. will serve as commissioner
and appraisers. There were settlements
and DEGREES in the following estates:
William Wallace Place, late of Essex;
Cyrus y. KingsIand, late o. Colchester,
and Alec Connal. late of Esgex.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
NEW BANK OFFICIAL
@. q. Lucc Added to Director of Cham
plain TRUST ConapNu

Orlo n, Luce Of 9:ewc And Burlington
haa besp made q director In the Cham
plain Trust company NJ Winooski, and
viii not IN the capacity Of loan officer
for tao bank, Mr, Luce IL u retired mer-
Chant nnd farmer. and ono OF the best
known men of affairs IN northern Yer
mont. He IL now making HE homo In
this city. occupying the residence OF the
late James r.. Miles, Of whose estate he
vas made administrators undor the viii.
During the last s6 years Mr.. Luce has
acted as administrator or executor IN
UPWARDS of 20 estates Of deceased per-
sors. ard In the settlement OF some of
which he has travelled through Canada
and as fur West rs the Pacific coast and
South into Moxioo. MIR. Luce IL consid-
ored an expert Judge Of the value Of real
estate. timber lands and livestock, and
will make q valuahl addition to the
strong board OF tho bank,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
ICE BOATING IN DISCARD
Lake ChamplRInNs Largest Yacht Gone
to Newark, n, j,

News comes from Newark, NJ j., that
The Blizzard. the largest ice yacht for
years or Lake Champlain is now owned
by Frank Murphy, formerly of this city
and now of Newark. Ernest MERCER has
gone to Newark to assemble the boat
and 1t Is intended toImest ell Corners with
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-02-12
A GOOD

An lrishman once sold a nag to a gems
tleman. warranting the animal as an hon.
est horse, Some time after the gentle~
man asked him what he meant by an
honest horse. well, sir" replied pat.
whenever | rode him he always threat
ened to throw me, and he certainly never
deceived e.'-Houston Post,