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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
Ballooning Over Vermont.

Vermont figured this week in the
aerial news of the country when three
| officers of the United States navy were
defeated in battle against the storms
and cold and were forced to descend
near Albany. a little town in Orleans
county, and complete their journey to
Montreal by train.
One Judges that these travellers Of
the air had a thrilling experience in
| their storm tossed balloon as it rose
and fell at the mercy of the winds over
she snow-covered peaks OF the Green
mountains PIE flight began at Rock
away Beach, Long Island, late Satur.
day afternoon, the destination being
Canada.
The aeronauts were at the mercy OF
the winds, indeed, their purpose was to
study wind currents Everything went
all right during the night and carly
Monday morning they passed over Bur
lngton, but the wind currents became
Gnrulv and rather than run the risk Of
being driven into the Maine woods the
officers brought the craft down in
field near Albany.
Ii was a very bad storm that was
tUfHNELfIfW- llt UftlNtlA NiEA r-h4NA VIZ
to an altitude of 1000 feet and then
dropping pcrilously near the ground,
sometimes being not more than 80 feet
from a smash. The crossing Of, the
Green mountains was a most tempestu
Gus experience, containing constant ele
mrnts of danger.
Flights over Vermont in any kind of
an air craft are still a novelty and this
story Of the storm tossed balloon awak
ems many thoughts of adventure But
the romance Of II all viii soon disap-
pear. Before long We viii become as
much accustomed to air travel a. we
have to the automobile. We viii have
cur stated landing places and planes
and dirigihles viii come and 60 without
exciting comment We are fast NOV
ing ont q the pioneer stage in air
G ght. and in a few years this hcht II
the three naval officers viii BE- consid
cred a. something that happened in the
remote past.-St Adams Messenger
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
TALK OF THE TOXIN

Hear Max Fisher, reader, at Univer-
saist church this evening. adv,
Notice the Peoples Shoe Store ad,
and see if You can get fitted to pair
at half priceadv.
Wrestling Friday night, Clan hall,
Lundstrom vs.. Yelles. Two out of
three falls decides the winner adv.
All shoe-shining places in Barre, be
ginning March i, will charge for colored
shoe shines l5c, blacks Zoe; holidays,
all shines ljc.-adv.
Everybody invited to the milk pro.
ducers banquet in Worthen hall Fri
day night. Come and make the first
one success. adv
Two dozen mems, ladies and girls
winter coats, before March 20, 80 per
cent less than you will pay for the
same models next fall Good credit is
good. cash per cent better. Sadlier,
Keith avenue
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04

and man far from wise who says he
understands. One of the features Of
the bill is that it allows railroads to
earn 51a per cent on their value. What
they get above 6 per cent they are TO
halye. one half to their reserve account
and the other to the contingent fund
held BY the commission. After the
amount paid TO the commission reaches
j, per cent on the value, the company
need turn over no more. A road that
does not earn per cent may draw on
the contingent fund to make up inter
est or dividend.
The first question that occurs to an
observer is what is the value" of a
road? The law says that the inter-
state commerce commission shall deter
mine the aggregate value of the prop
critics of the carriers and do TINS
from time to time as often as may be
necessary" If we are not mistaken,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
Satisfaction

and we know that we are not, there
has been going on for years a "yalua-
tion" scheme, ordered by the govern
ment and paid for by the railroads, and
it is not done yet. When done, it will
be worthless, if for no other reason
than that the value Of the dollar has
been cut in two since the first figures
were obtained.
How is the commission going to as
certain this value and change it as
"often as may be necessary 1t doesn't
look as easy as it reads If the present
valuations are worth anything or ever
were, then the matter Of yaluing is one
of years If it can be done offhand,
then all this money spent for the or
dered valuations has been more evil
IDENTIFY wasted than it was supposed to
be and the general opinion was bad
enough before this new view was given
Hartford Conn Courant.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
NORTHFIELD.
Twenty Years Ago

Nobody swatted the fly.
Nobody wore a wrist watch.
Nobody had appendicitis.
Nobody wore white shoes.
Nobody sprayed orchards.
Most young men had livery bills
Advertisers did not tell the truth
Farmers came to town for their mail
The heavens were not full of man
birds.
Nor the seas alive with underwater
boats.
The hired girl drew one fifty week
and was happy.
The butcher threw in" chunk of
liver
The merchant threw in a pair of
suspenders with every suit.
Nobody listened in on the tele-
phone.
There were no sane Fourths nor cleo
tric meters.
The safety razor had not introduced
the clean. shaver face.-New York Rail
way Employees Magazine,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
John BROWNS GRAVE SOLD.
Is Included in Purchase of l,2oo-Acre
Adirondack Tract.

The much visited grave of John
Brown of slavery abolition fame at
North Elba. in the Adirondacks, is in
Guided in the sale of 1900 acres OF
land in Essex county, near Lake Placid,
which has Just been bought by James
Hurley, a director of the bank of Lake
Placid.
The tract, which sold for 100000, is
heavily timbered and numbering opera
tions will be carried on. When John
Brown was executed in 1859 his body
was taken to this farm which he had
obtained as a fuge for fugitive slaves.
Several years ago through the efforts
of the late Colonel Legrand B. Cannon,
monument was placed over the grave,
which is visited annually by thousands
of tourists-New York Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
When Pa Scored One.

"Pa," said Tommy, asking his fifty
first question that evening, lis vessel
= boat -
well, yes, said Pa, trying to read
his paper; you can call vessel a
boat, certainly
"Well, what kind of a boat'is blood
vesselY 2"
"A lfeboat, of course Now run off
TO bed. burlington Clipper.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04

The small boy went into a village
shop and asked the shopkeeper for a
box OF matches Presently he returned,
saying;
''Please. mother says these matches
won't strike"
Wont strike!" cried the shopkeep-
er. irritably. "Why, look herel" and
he struck one upon his trousers to
prove their quality.
The boy took the matches back, but
presently returned with them once
more
Please, sir, mother says she hasn't
time to come and strike all her matches
on your trousers -Pittsburg Chron-
icle Telegraph.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
Just as Well.

Man What are you fishing for little
boy?
Ioy--S harksl
Man-But there are no sharks in
that little pond.
No-nor nothing else, so
might just as well fish for sharks r.
Houston Post
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
APOLLO THE WINNER,
Defeated Vincitia Club in Barre Last
Evening.

Apollo club OF Montpelier came out
the winner in the tournament with
Vincitia club in Barre last night, -
to IL, taking the pool and billiard
matches by scores of 4 to in each
and losing the whist match by to z.
The matches were followed by the sery-
ing of buffet lunch. The scores were
as follows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-A hrst-ciass bod setter: Ger
rnrd-Rarrlay Granite Co ssst2
y ANTED- Man 20 follow hook under tr4v-
cling derrick only frzt-ciass man need
apply. Gerrara- Barclay Granite Co a9st2
FOR SAIE-smau coal heater and hreless
cooker. aupiy az 5 Hall strcct or phone
lgs-N 29st2
WANTED - Carl v'cuid Ike position doing
houseucrk ~ small family tel 3a5-sl-
2asts
sECoND-FLooR TENEMENT 10 Rent
ia Cirrie strcet- second holar Of South
Vain st-,ss. ruo-s and hafh. naadF Apr.
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WANTED a kEecuer aud Eteno1raFsher
A. c-ce Ter warsEe wcrEs Apply b. better
- 'Sieuo.~ care Barre Ia-s 1sst8
slK-HDoW COTTAGE 10 RENT on AEis-
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= uaes for rarifu fn1ufrs 1f Mr. Eurenia
rrarrrr. rF War.r E-r-t sstsess lT seaznetta
EeauvrT. PolH5es shae store @Nstf
KITCHEN GIL wANTEB-At BAitlmprs
LEnrh &ssG
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
"NowHEREs" BEAT NoRTHFIELD.
Barre Team Got 1885 Pinfall, to 1866
by the Losers.

The Nowhere bowling team Of Barre
once more came through victorious
in three-string match, this time with
the Mortified town team The match
was held at the Murphy & Weafer al
leys on Pearl street last evening, the
first of series of three to be played
by these teams The results were:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
Kind 10 His Relative.

ma. is Mr.. Fulhouse very old q!
NO. dear; why do you askf'
II think he must he, cause | heard
pa say last night that he raised his
ante. Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
CR4NTTEVTLLE

Grand Faster baIi in gymnasium ball
April 8. under The ausT.ee- 81 Mystic
ercle. No. gs5 Watch fer farthtr no.
fices.-Sdr.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
Exception to Rule.

Aliee-You can't get something from
nothing.
Edith-Can't you1 ! got proposal
from Algy.-Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
The "value" Of a Railroad.

II is a wise man who really under
stands such bills rs the railroad re-
turn bill. recently passed by Congress,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-04
MONTPELIER
Teachers Get 500 Bonus On Last
Years Salaries.

The new school board of Montpelier
organized for the year tlast night by
electing II. j. NJ. Jones chairman, G. T.
Moulton secretary and r. f. Bliss
treasurer. 1t was voted TO pay the
school teachers 500 bonus on this
years salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
MERIDIAN, MISS.

Meridian, Miss, October 26.-(Spe- cial.)-F. A. Beares, secretary and treasurer of the Scottish Rite of Meri- dian, announces that preparations are well under way for the fall reunion to be held here at the Scottish Rite cathe- dral. November IS. 16 and IT. One of the largest classes in some time is as- sured for the reunion, the. members com ing from practically an over Mississip- pi to take the degrees from the fourth to the thirty-second
 Word has reached Meridian from parts of Scott county that number of cotton gins have been posted and the owners warned that any attempt to op- crate them will be met with disaster. It is reported that w. T. East, manager. of gin at Forest, is one of those to receive recent warning. Just what the owners will do is not stated but it is reported all necessary precautions to guard their property against destruc- tion by these who would take matters int otheir own hands will be taken.
 Dr. J. M. Buchanan of Meridian. for, many years superintendent of the East Mississippi Hospital for the Insane, and who is recognized as an expert in the treatment of mental diseases, left to- day for Baton Rouge, La, in response 10 telegram rom Gov. John M. Par ker of Louisiana, in order to confer with the latter with reference, to talk ing charge of one of the state hospitals of that state. The offer made pr. Buchanan is said to be highly compli- mentary and one that carries with it a very large salary, but it is the/wish of his friends here that this eminent prac- titioner will remain resident of Merdi- dian.
 United States Deputy Marshal Eshe and Prohibition Agent Buchanan, after week spent in running down reports of existing moonshine plants in this and nearby counties and having been successful in finding but one, have about reached the conclusion that thls section has been pretty well cleared of the illicit manufacture of whisky dur ing the past several months of activity on the part of the federal officers, whom many arrests have been made and large number of stills destroyed. The officers do not claim that moon- shining has been completely broken up, but the are firmly convinced of the fact but they are firmly convinced of the fact numerous as they were awhile back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
CITIZENSHIP SCHOOL AT
 COUNTRY CLUB

An interested assemblage of repre- sentative women gathered yesterday at the Country Club to gain information on matters relating to the coming elec- tion.
 Many questions were asked of the speakers upon the close of their ad- dresses, and the knowledge gained will prove of use to women, who feel their need of information in regard to mat ters relating to state and national gov ernment.
 At the meeting to be held this after noon, MT. Walter Brewer will make an address on City and County Gov ernment and Married Women's Proper ty Laws" and Mrs. w. L. Murdock will speak of New Social Legislation in Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
rUK BRIDE E-ELECT

Mrs. T. D. Johnson and Mrs. F. A. Black were hostesses yesterday after noon at a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Black, in honor of Miss Margaret Lykes. whose marriage to MT. Cleveland Counts will be an event of tomorrow evening.
 The house was bright with autumn flowers and the Halloween colors were carried out in the decorations.
 An interesting contest was enjoyed, in which the prize was won by Mrs. R. E.. Alverson, who presented it to the bride. Miss Margaret Lucille Black, Miss Frances Hammett, and MissSJ essie Mae Black, dressed in witches cos tunes. presented the pretty gifts in a Jack O. Lantern.
 Punch was served by Mrs. A. H. Smith, and a salad and ice course was enjoyed. About thirtyfive guests were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
You'll Get Rid of
 BIackheddS Sure

There is simple safe and sure way that never fails to get rid of blackheads and that is to dissolve them
 ' To do this get two ounces of calonite powder from any drug store-sprinkle lt- tie on hot. wet sponge-rub over the black heads briskly-wash the parts and you will be surprised how the blackheads have dis appeared. Big blackheads. little blackheads. no matter where they are. simply dissolve and disappear, leaving the parts without any mark whatever. Backheads are simply a mixture of dust and dirt and secretions from the body that form in the pores of the skin Pinching and squeezing only cause irritation make large pores, and do not get the black heads out after they become hard. The calo- nite powder and the water simply dissolve the blackheads they wash right out, leav- ing the pores free and clean and in their natural condition. Anyone troubled with these unsightly blemishes should certainly try this simple method.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
RANDOM NOTES

Mir. and Mrs. Robert Jemison are in Atlantic City.
 Mrs. Preston Thornton, one of Dothan's musicians, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Charles Roland.
 MT. Jack Mahony of Schenectady, N Y., is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Will V. Cornell.
 Miss Elizabeth Montgomery, who has been the guest of her aunt Mrs. J. W Howard, has returned to her home in Pulaski, Tenn.
 Madame w. H. Cusick and her son, the Rev. William Cusick. who was recently ordained to the priesthood in Rome. have landed in New York and are expected to reach Birmingham Fri day.
 MT. and Mrs. E. T. Schuler of Gads- den are among the out-of-town people who are here for the F|-rar concert this evening.
 MT Tom Garner of Tuscaloosa is spending today in the city to attend the Farrar concert this evening.
 MT. ana MrS. w. F.. 2lllCHci- nefc e number of guests with them from An niston for the Farrar concert.
 
 l Mrs Henry B. Gray has returned from Lake Mohonk, where she spent the summer.
 Mr. Horace Hammond, who went to Chicago few days ago. is now in New York where he will remain for ten days.
 MT and Mrs. Patrick Henry Carey Cabell expect to leave the later part of this week for Richmond after de- lightful visit here where many cour- tesies have been extended to them. Mir Graves Davis of Statesvfle. Miss, is visiting MT. and Mrs. w. V. Connell Mrs. Gordon Steele and Miss Mary Steele are the guests of Mrs. W. F~Wil- Hams in Montgomery. They will leave soon for San Antonio, where Captain Steele is stationed with the regular army.
 Mrs. D. A. Halbert is the guest of Mrs Roscoe Law in Tuscaloosa, en route to her home in Cuba. Miss Madge Waldrop of Goodwater is the guest of friends In the city, hav- ing come to take part in the Bibby- Berry wedding this evening.
  Miss Vista Redfern of Parish, Ala, is the guest of friends in Birmingham MT and Mrs. William o. Garner have |>returned from Memphis and are al home on Poplar street, Central Park Mis- Fannie Walden of Mobile will come this week to be the guest of Miss Madeline Hirschfield, and to be maid of honor at the Solomon Hirsch- field wedding. Miss Bettie Wales of Norfolk, Va, is the guest of Miss Katherine Morrow. Miss Katherine Herrin of Anniston will arrive in the city shortly to be | the guest of Miss Emma Lee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27

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 Women should not continue to suffer day in and day out and drag out sickly. half-hearted existence. missing three fourths of the joy of living, when they can find health in Lydia E. PinkhAm's Vegetable Compound
 If you would like free confidential sd- vice address Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,. Lynn, Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mother Goose Club will meet to- morrow morning at II o'clock with Mrs. w. S. Cahoon, 1130 Eleventh avenue, South.
 The Volunteer Relief Association will meet this morning at 10;30 o'clock al the Y. N. '. A. building.
 The Wilcox Chapter, U. D. C., will meet this afternoon at o'clock at the Young Woman's Club.
 There will be no meeting of the Graded Union this week on account of the School of Methods
 The Woman's Club will meet Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the Wood lawn library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
LLEWELLYN JOHNS
 CHAPTER SOCIAL

TheS members of Llewellyn Johns chapter. Q. E. S.. will have get-to- gether social tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. J. R. Wilcox, at Compton Station.
 This entertainment will be given by Mrs. Roy Osborne and her committee to the winning side in the recent at tendance contest. All members of the chapter are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
Fountain Brushes for Shoes

A modern adaptation of an ancient custom is seen when the Japanese busi- ness man of today enters ono of the
 many office buildings in Tokio now equipped with the so-called fountsin brushes. as shown in the Popular Me chanics Magazine. A century ago he would have removed his primitive foot gear: but now he does nothing of the sort. As his American shoes arc not 70 easily slipped off. he simply washes them. This he accomplishes by using . long-handled brush. the brirtles Of which are connected by rubber tube to small galvanized ironstank. The water is admitted to the brush as the user presses the valve in the handle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
MIR. AND MRS. CoNNoR
 ENTERTAIN

MT and Mrs, Jack connor were hosts recently at the Riagely, in honor of Mir Jack Mahoney, the guest Of MT. and Mrs. w. V, Connsu. The table was cen tered with a handsome basket of pink dahliss and the guests included MT. Ma honey. Mir and Mrs. w. (. Mccoy. Dr. and Mrs Wade Martin. and Mir. and Mrs. Connell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
dent Presbyterian Church en-

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 dent Presbyterian h u rc h en- S tertained the m m b CTS of the congregation last evening at buffet supper at the Country Club. This is an annual occasion and one which is great ly enjoyed.
 Mrs. W. W. Crawford, Mrs. Harry Samson and Mrs Hubert Drennen were in charge of the decorations. which were attractive and appropriate. The Halloween ideas were carried out in the many pumpkins, with glowing candles, which adorned the tables, the bright autumn fruits, interspersed with fall blossoms and the crepe festoons in the Halloween colors, yellow and black.
 A hot supper was served, and at it's close an old d-fashioned entertainment. planned by Mrs. Mitchell Williamson and Mrs. Ralph Barrow, the entertain ment committee, was participated in by the aSsem blaze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
FOR MISS MCCORMACK

Miss Marguerite Lewis will entertain today at a luncheon at the Country Club, in honor of Miss Catherine Mo- Cormack. whose marriage to MT. Mer- ritt Craft will be an event of Novem- Der g. The guests will include the mem bers of the Craft Mccormack bridal party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
FOR MISS CARTER

Mrs J. M. Dill entertained yesterday at luncheon shower for Miss Saidee Carter, a bride elect.
 The tables were adorned with yellow dahlias. except the brides table, which was centered with a basket of big white dahlias. About seventeen guests were included in Mrs. Dilrs hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
TO HONOR MISS HIRsHFIELD

Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Levine will en- certain Sunday at dinner party at their home on Cliff road for Miss Made line Hirshfield, whose marriage to MT. David R. Solomon will be an event of November 1.
 The dinner will be followed by a re- ception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
SOUTHERN CLUB DANCE

The annual Halloween ball at the Southern Club will be an event of Fri day evening. The decorations will be in charge of committee, of which Mrs. Thornton Estes is chairman, and will be suitable and beautiful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27

with dizziness every morning 90 that I c ould hardly get around. 1 had heard from other women about your medicine and had read letters about it so my hus- band got me Lydia E. Pinkham's Were table Compound which I took accord ing to directions and in a short time I was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
MRS. REDD,s BAND

Mrs. Ernest Redds band of the High land Methodist Church will give mu- sical and silver tea this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. Motion Smith, on Mountain Terrace. An enjoyable programme is being arr ranged and some of the. best talent in the city will take part. Among the soloists will be Mrs. O. L. Stevenson and MT. Owen Gillespie.
 All friends and members of the church are cordially invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-27
rAUNCE-CRABBE

MT. and Mrs. B. F. Crabbe announce the wedding of their daughter, Mildred Frances, to MT. J. M. Faunce, October 23, 1920. At home. 1912 Sixteenth ave nue. South.