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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF FRANK M. FELCH.
CTATE OF VERMONT.

~ District of Westminster SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid:
To the hers and all persons interested in the
estate OF Frederick NJ. Felch late OF Town
shend in said District, deceased,
Whereas, application hath been made to this
court in writing, by the administrator pray
ing for license and authority to sell all of real
estate of said deceased. to wit: The home
stead farm, containing one hundred acres,
bounded as follows: On the North by land of
George b. Sanderson and the old highway
leading from the village of West Townshend to
the school house in district No. 2. on the East
by land of George A. Dunham the South
by land of Lima II. Gale, and land of George
+. Sanderson, and on the West by lands Of
Charles \. BOynton and the estate of the late
William D. Lawrence, and recorded in Town
shend Land records in Book "a page Of, being
the same land conveyed to Frederick NJ.
felch, by Michael Reilly, Corinne Reilly,
April %, 1912, and recorded in Book a. page
of said Townshend land records, representing
to said court that it would he beneficial to
the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate of said deceased, to sell said real estate
and convert the same into money.
And bringing into Court the consent and ap-
probation in writing, of all the heirs to said
estate residing in this State, and setting forth
the situation of the real estate.
Whereupon, the said Court appointed and
assigned the 4th day of September, 1920, at
the Probate Office in Bellows Falls in said
District to hear and decide upon said appl-
cation and petition, and ordered public notice
thereof to be given to all persons interested
therein by publishing said order, together
with the time and place Of hearing, three
weeks successfully in the Vermont Phoenix.
a newspaper which circulates in the neghbor-
hood of those persons interested in said es-
tate, all Of which publications shall be previous
to the day assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court, at the time and place as
signed. then and there in said Court to make
your objections to the granting of such license,
if you cause.
Given under my hand at Bellows Falls in
said District, this 3rd day of August, 1920
WARNER A. GRAHAM,
1924 Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06
MARRIAGES.

Tn Mortified, Mass, July "a, by
Rev. G. l.. Thompson, Winfield A. Pol
lard of West Mortified and Miss An
ME NJ. Dunn of West Brattleboro.
In Clinton, Mass, Aug. 4, by Rev
William j. Nugent, Clarence c., Noel
of Clinton and Miss Harriet f. Arnold
of Worcester, Mass, formerly of Brat
tleboro. ....,..t
In SayBrook, Conn, Aug. ., by Rev
william f. White, Miss Ida Higgins
of Greenfield, Mass, and Warren c.
Remission. also of Greenfield both for
mer residents of Hinsdale, N. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

During the heaviest thunder shower
that has visited this district this season
the hay and cattle barn of John Fitzsim-
mons, near Bristol, was struck by light
ming about 6 o'clock Thursday night and
burned to the ground, together with all
the household furnishings, one COW, five
calves, two hogs and all this seasons
hay. The loss is estimated at $4,000 and
is covered with $1,000 insurance. During
the same shower the hay barn of James
Gill in New Haven was struck by light
ming and burned. The extent of the loss
gisl unknown. .4ulo"t,V slr iir uu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06
500 Reward, 500

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there 10 at least
been able to cure in all its stages and
that Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Medicine Is taken internally and
faces Of the System thereby destroying
the f0undati of the disease. giving the
patient strength by building IN the con-
stitution and assisting nature IN doing Its
work. The proprietors have 90 much
faith In the curative powers Of Halls
CatarrhS Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that II fails
TO cure Send for list OF testimonials.
Address r. J. CHENEY & co, Toiedo,'
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 76c
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06
lSoMMisstoNER'S NOTICE! 10" 7fP
v ESTATE OF WESLEY b. HOWARD

, The Undersigned having been appointed by
thed Honorable, Probate Court for the District
of Westminster. Commissioners, to receive,
examine. and adjust the cldims and demands
OF all persons against the estate of Wesley
b. Howard, late of Townshend in saidsdistrct. /,
deceased and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will meet
& Deane in the town of Townshend in said
district, the 2sth day of Angus and 18th
day of December next, from o'clock p. m
until 4 o'clock p. M, on each of said days and (
A. ID. 1920 is the time limited by said court Il
for said creditors TO present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Townshend this oath day of July.
A. ID. 1920. -
CHARLES II. CIRCUIT,
$1,000 o.. N. ii. LAWRENCE, =
Sl'0 Commissioners. ,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06
en- from his building. Formerly they

en- from his building. Formerly they
belonged to his father.
The trunk bore the Massachusetts,
number B44355. It is now in the Brown
garage in Wilmington. Attorney Il. s.
Jones of that town made inquiry of
the Massachusetts automobile depart
ment, but the license was issued so re-
Gently that the number and owner IS
name had not been received by the de-
partment.
A house belonging to Fred V. John
son in Somerset was one of those brok-
en- into.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

Regis Michaud professor of French in
the University of California, Berkeley
Cal, a summer resident of Lyndon has
been awarded the Prix Montyon by
French academy of Paris. This is in rec
ognition of his books, Emerson anC
"Mystiques ct Realistes Anglo-Saxons. y
1t is said that the Montyon prize is one
of the Oldest and most important in the
gift of the Paris academy. Prof
Michaud was a former teacher - o
French at Smith college. He did an i'm
portant work in France during the wal
and much of the time Mrs. Michaud who
was Miss Chase of Lyndon had charge
of his classes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

The Vermont Milk Chocolate company
of Burlington is now operating to full
capacity, having suspended production to
a certain extent for time during the
month of July while certain new facilities
were installed and changes made at the
plant. July is usually the dullest month
in the production of chocolate and choco
late products but July this year proved
to be an exception to the rule.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

Albert Gushing of Jacksonville, whose
barn was destroyed by fire caused by
lightning Thursday night, was attacked
by bull Sunday and severely injured.
He received serious bruises and bone in
one hand was broken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

c. II. Heaton, recorder of Mt. Sinai
Temple, Noble of the Mystic Shrine, is
sending to the members of the shrine the
that joint outing of all
shrines in New England will take place in
Newport, r. l., August Ia and that they
are invited to attend. Competitive drills
of Arab patrols will take place along
with other forms of entertainment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

The semi-annual tournament of the
Vermont Checker club begins at Ran
dolph today. Last January the "wiz-
ards" of Barre and Montpelier defed all
others from any part of the state To-
day these players are defying every
scientific checker-board star from the
Connecticut river to Lake Champaign, the
Canadian boundary line and as far south
as Wilmington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

John Rich of st. Adams Bay was ser
iously injured when the ladders on which
he was standing while painting a build
ing, broke and he fell distance of IS
feet, striking on is head He was UNI
for several hours.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

A large barn on the Bushnell farm in
Williston was struck by lightning about
1890 o'clock Friday morning and burned
to the ground In the barn at the time of
the fire was quantity of hay, an auto
mobile and some farming tools. With
the exception of one pig. no livestock was
at the present time is occupied by C. j,
at observation-disclosures occupied by-c.1g
and b. +. Wright.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

Two burglaries occurred in st. Johns
bury this week. c. b. Chase's bicycle
supply and repair shop was broken into
at some time Saturday night, and Harry
Dolgin's garage was broken into and a
large amount of tires taken at late
hour Sunday night. Dolgn reckons his
losses at about $1,000. Tracks of what
was evidently touring car were found
near the door.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

Bernard Fassett of Rutland who had
been parolled by Gov, p w. Clement af
ter serving a portion of a sentence for
breach of the peace, has been arrested on
a governors warrant for violation of hi,
parole.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.

Of course everyone finds it difficult to
keep the hair in curl in warm weather,
and a new wrinkle is to take sheet OF
botting paper, cut it into strips, one inch
by two, straighten an invisible hairpin
and insert in the paper lengthwise, fold
ing the paper around hairpin and use
for curler. The paper absorbs the oil
and the hair stays fluffy for IA long time
Renew the paper frequently.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

A splendid housekeeping idea is TO keer
a newspaper in the bottom of the gar
bage pail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

By placing humps of washing soda in
the bottom tling of the refrigerator you
will prevent the drains from becoming
clogged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

d -Four Jumps of sugar contain as much
nourishment as IA medium sized potato.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

blotting paper, cut it into strips, one inch
by two, straighten an invisible hairpin
and insert in the paper lengthwise, fold
ing the paper around hairpin and use
for curer. The paper absorbs the oil
and the hair stays fluffy for "A long time.
Renew the paper frequently.
A splendid housekeeping idea is TO keep
a, newspaper in the bottom of the gar
bage pail.
By placing humps of washing soda in
the bottom tiling of the refrigerator you
will prevent the drains from becoming
clogged
A piece of rare beefsteak left over from
dinner can be made into nice sandwich
filling and used for the next days lun-
cheon. Mix little paprika, salt and pep
per and moisten with a little gravy if
possible, if not use milk or water, and
spread between thin slices of buttered
bread
Cheese and Potato Puffs: ! cup of
mashed potatoes IA cup of milk; | egg
ID teaspoon of salt; ID cup of grated
cheese. Beat the potatoes and milk to-
gether until thoroughly mixed. Add the
egg and the salt and beat thoroughly.
Finally add the cheese. Bake in muffin
tins in a slow oven 10 or 10 minutes.
Green Tomato Marmalade: pounds
green tomatoes: II cups sirup; IL
lemon and orange. Wash and trim to-
matoes, cut into slices medium thick Cut
ell;
Add strip and IA cup of sugar. A small
amount of salt (oneeghth to one-fourth
teaspoon is often considered advanta
geous; here, as always, it renders the
sweet taste of sugar less cloying. Boiling
orange peel for a few minutes in sailed
water prevents its hardening later, when
cooked in sirup. Heat slowly, stirring nm
| til well mixed, then simmer gently until
the tomatoes are soft and the marmaladr
has the consistency of thick, heavy jam.
This will require three to four hours,
There should be about l pint of MARINA
lade.
If you want to remove the varnish from
wood surface, put three tablespoonful
of baking soda in a quart of water, and
apply with rough, coarse cloth.
Cornmeal Puffs: Take one tablespoon
full of butter, one cupful of milk, one
teaspoonful of salt, one-fourth cupful each
of sugar and -four, one-half cupful of corr
meal, two eggs and two cupfuls of bal;
ing powder Scald the milk, add the corn
meal and butter and when cool add the
other ingredients Beat and bake in but
tered pans.
Serve halves of canteloupes filed with
red raspberries or chopped pineapple and
Itop with a spoonful of whipped cream.
Corned beef should always be started t.
cook in cold water.
Here is an excellent prescription for
maceti. six parts of eachh;; oil Of aimohds;
thirty parts; oil of vioets, four parts;
rose water, forty-fve parts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

A piece of rare beefsteak left over from
dinner can be made into nice sandwich
filling and used for the next days lun-
cheon. Mix a little paprka. salt and pep
per and moisten with little gravy if
possible, if not use milk or water, and
spread between thin slices of buttered
bread
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

Here is ar. excellent prescription for {
violet face qreami White wax and sper
maceti, six parts of each; oil of almonds
thirty parts; oil of violets, four parts
rose water, forty-fve parts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

Serve halves of canteloupes filled witt
red raspberries or chopped pineapple and
top with spoonful of whipped cream.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

If you want to remove the varnish from
a wood surface, put three tablespoonful
of baking soda in a quart of water, and
apply with rough, coarse cloth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

Corned beef should always be started t
cook in cold water
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-06

Cheese and Potato Puffs: l cup o
mashed potatoes; IA cup of milk; l egg
- teaspoon of salt; - cup of gratec
cheese. Beat the potatoes and milk to
gether until thoroughly mixed. Add thu
egg and the salt and beat thoroughly
Finally add the cheese. Bake in muffin
tins in a slow oven 10 or 10 minutes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-22
FIRST LOCAL
LETTUCE HERE
New Onion Market Down 10
S Cents a Pound

First home grown lettuce Of the
season reached the local wholesale
market Saturday morning and WIS
placed on sale at $3.50 a crate. AithO
the quality waE reported far from
first grade. the lettuce waH quickly
snapped up by eager Saturday buy
.crn California lettuce WIS scarce.
owing 20 large arrivals. new Call.
fornia red onion market took a tum'
bic on the local wholesale market
saturday Quotations are down 10
8 and "a cents "a pound Another
drop n due Monday. say dealers
Prices viii probably come down TO
a. cents. And SIN another drop
II due by the middle Of next week
they declared a carload due here
about Wednesday will probably force
prices down TO ga cents.
old onions are stiil maintaining
their high level Of and 81 cents a
pound. Altho local trade on this
variety b practically dead. dealers
are keeping II for Alaska shipments
AS the new onions can not stand the
trip.
The street was short on practically
all commodities Saturday. Especially
scarce were artichokes. asparagus.
parsley new potatoes. green peas.
green beans and strawberries.
Butter and egg markets are notice
ably stronger Saturday with chances
OF lower prices this season practical
~ over. say creamery men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-22
Manly's Review of
Trade Conditions

may fail II the railways are allowed
10 earn this much. u rs at thif time
Impossible 10 conceive how u can
help falling " they are not allowed
TO earn this much"
Wcs,an forecast probable develop
menta by remembering what hap.
pened in 1917. when Annaportation
conditions went from bad TO worse
while malSeahift regulation OF car
supply by l. G. G WIN being tried
out. before crops are moved IN the
fail railroad control viii again be In
the hands Of the government.
Have just finished most complete
compilation OF stock dividends yet
made Since stock dividends, deci.
sion. March 3. 145 corporations have
declared stock dividends ranging as
high az 1000 per cent. Exact
amounts are available for only iO4
companies whose aggregate stock
dividends are $500. 700. The other
- companies are Of smaller size. but
their aggregate dividends Will prob
ably amour, 10 about 100000. 900.
Crops. Attention has been conferred
on wheat shortage. Inevitable short
ages In other agricultural products
are equally threatening. Bean short
age viii be 20 per cent Incomplete
report also indicates great decrease
In dairy production. only expected
increase OF importance IN hay crop.
but people can't eat hay.
Labor. No progress " apparently
being made IN peaceful settlement of
anthracite wage dispute Anthracite
miners are on verge Of strike. set
tiement will probably be made only
when men actually walk out
While Oomp~rs ~ unalterably op-
posed to labor party. II can be posi-.
lively stated that he s not opposed
TO radical third party " democrats
do not nominate acceptable candidate
ana write highly progressive plat
form. The American Federation 81
Labor convention viii most probably
endorse radical platform. with orders
prohibiting support Of any party or
candidate which VIII not accept It's
main provisions N Gompers and
the 4 ,. OF l.. are rebuffed AZ san
Francisco. third party movement will
gain great Impetus.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-22
ny BASIL VI. MANLY

Finance. Introduction OF British
budget. details OF which have just
become available. emphasizes great
advantages Of British system of gov
eminent financing over American
British citizens and British business
men now have "a definite Idea OF
financial UeedH Of country and taxes
they viii have 20 pay next year
American business men do not know
within g. 1000 900 Of what govern
ment requirements for coming year
viii be.
Federal reserve report shows
heavy credit strain continuing nt sea
son when banks ordinarily hunt In
vestments Reserve ratio In off five
points from last week Credit strain
IL now heaviest az points where most
damage ~ done 10 current and fu
ture production. Atlanta. Chicago
~. f.ouh. Minneapolis. Kansas City
and Dallas.
Credit strain viii he greatly In
creased during next SIX weeks be-
cause both treasury and railroads
must make enormous loans. Treas
ury balance has now fallen TO $3.50.
ooo. 600. while at the same time rail
roads are ciamorinE for immediate
availability Of $500 900 900 loan fund
Treasury certificates are now issued
at So por cent with every indica
ton that rate viii haze 90 he raised
Co "a or per cent before next tar
installmcntH are due IN June
Trade. Entire trade OF country IL
slowing down. Three months age
Brads,reet's report from leading cit
ien reported fetail trade good IN -
out OF 20 citleH--lnEt week only eight
good. Reports on collections chow
merchants are In difficulties and are
poHtponinR payments IN marked con.
traHt 90 the quick settlements OF re-
cent months
Industry. Transportation situation
threatens AL industry Railway Age
and other railroad publications admit
that situation cannot be- improved
except by federal Intervention Rail
way Age says The advance In rates
asked arc enormous Nor ar. they
all that may be sought ~ the near
future Private nag.meni
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-22
WINTER WHEAT
CROP ESTIMATE
500, 900, 900 Bushels Fore
cast OF u. S. Chamber

WAsHfNGTON. May 22--h win
ter wheat crop Of approximately
500 900 900 bushels WIS forecast to-
day by the United States Chamber
Of Commerce
This estimate may vary 100000
600 bushels either way" said the
chamber announcement.
Last years winter wheat crop was
73l $50 900 bushels. according 20 re-
ports OF the United States sgricuL
ture department
The Department. estimate OF the
1920 crop h 1891 900 bushels.
based on reporu May !.
The short crop estimated for 1920.
Ii due. the chamber stated. 10 a scar
city Of farm labor and a natural
disinclinatlon Of the farmer TO com
NIT his land largely to a crop whose
price he expects to decline when the
government guarantee iH removed"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-22
STOCKS AND BONDs
q. y. Slice
OFT PROPERTIES
coz American Bank hldg.

q. ". Slice
OFT PROPERTIES
coz American Bank lldg.
Cor. second and Madison.
Phone Elliott t2bs.
| wish 10 call your attention 10 the
incloaed circulars ana hlottors. u
VIII throw a little light on The
OF lNNEATMisNT GAME.
There H. an olemhcnt Of chance In
the leasing 81 oil and gas iandr
'"ugh leases run for years., Just
as there " IA the real estate invest
ment or other Investments. but
not so hazardous as one would
think
None % my clients ever lost any
money, and many have made n
snug and fancy profit ana many
Instances the small investor has
doubled and trebi,d his money.
inc Leases are In good formation,
NJ shown ny the United states
sociological mape ~ my office. We
also have geological reports.
The bradley OIL Company. Ten
Million Dollar Company. recently
purchased n lease Of 100 acres FOR
500 per acre. and have since re-
FUSED an offer OF 100000 for a.
So q the oil produced in the
United States eliminating Cali
formal ~ produced in TEXAS.
The oil game IL one that requires
quick action. and H. one 81 Tho
largest Industries at the pterent
We have selected counties In which
states there IL the largest produc-
ton today Texas, Ohiah oma and
louisiana
The largest ou companies buy
leasfE. why 10 acres in Yer
non, TEX. sold two weeks axe FOR
AV,HHu. 80 days arc this same
lease could have been bought for
400
THIS TO acres did not look a. prom
lrihE a. our Leases today. well
came ~ 10 miles fromsany produce
ton. and enhanced the value.
10 acres viii cost you 800 Gin good
toFmatiunl. 80 down and t4a a
month until paid. SIS ln 80 days
W. Ia 60 dayn ana f9h IN 30 days
Forum" in knocking at your door.
rms u where big fortunes arc
mad" Nsw dfiliings and new To-
cations being made every day.
Act now In Texas they have a
say ing. Ten minutes is ancient
hist"rt In the OIL game so get IN
ahead 81 the production. where
many wells are now being drilled
telegram Just received regard
ing brewster county. TrxhH. Pre-.
cur aerchET. "HFsWster county
struck black lime. indications ~
Fusher; have sold this company
several thousand acres. they want
more Indications W. win take
brewster OF the market Hetter
close pending sales at once. Zig.
cannot well strikes Hholius oil
G. = SLEE
OF PROPERTIES
seq American bank uidg
Corner Second and Madison
ihunr Elliott aeaG
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-22

CHICAGO. May FIJI oEs-Rscsipts
10 600 head market steady puIh Of
fales. fi1.s6ditTs. butchers tlfs0g
titse; packing. iiibeeiaas. iirht.
iisWizsb.
Caiils-Rso.ipts. 1900 head nArk., %
q o. loser. Beef. fio.sgIss5. butcher
siesrs. g. .ogis 90 stocksrs ana feed
era s. ss9ii1s oo~s. iiDfs0i:g5.
calves. iiiqis93.
sheep Receipts 900 head; market
gsc lower. lambs. ;il6i7. ewes ss.se .
t1a.7s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-22
Status Of the New York
Stock Exchange

NEW YORK. May :2.--Shor, covering
and absence Of tn. usual weekend prSfit-
taking by professional traders resulted in
substantial gains being Aregistrred by
leading isuses at the stoce market open
ing today. Transactions were In good vol
umr. Interest apparently conferred In
oils aitho the equipments also displayed
firmnesS
Mexican oil stocks responded to news
Of the death OF Prosident Carranra with
higher openings. Rails showed gains OF
from n 10 a point