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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
INSTALLATION SEASON
Stnnnard Post md WOman's Relief
Corps Join in Ceremony

The joint installation of the officers of
Stannard Post. G. A. r.. and the Women's
Relief Corps was held Tuesday with
a large attendance. The officers installed
are as follows for Stannard Post:
Commander. Charles e. Putney; senior
vioe-commander, Charles E. Beach: Junior
vice-commander, John II. Brooks quar-
termaster, John NJ. Safford officer of the
day, A. C. Stoughton; chaplain. George
d. Sherman; surgeon. Charles Stone;
officer of the guard, Livingston Derrick;
color sergeant, James Miles; adjutant.
C. D. Williams; quartermaster sergeant.
D. C. Woodard sergeant-major, Charles
e. Beach.
The officers for the Women's Relief
Corps are: President, Ellen Harrington;
senior vice-presdent, Alice Hill; junior
vice-presdent, Olive Drew: secretary,
Alice e. Jones; treasurer. Sadie Conrad
chaplain. Frances Harrington; con-
ductress, Viletta Lane; guard, Lolita
Barnes assistant conductress, Maggie
Aldrich; assistant guard. Mary Sweetland
patriotic instructor. Dora Thomas; press
correspondent. Eunice North; musician,
Gertrude Smith; color bearers, Mrs. Alma
Daigle. Mrs. Amanda Howes, Mrs. Matte
M. Jones and Mrs Anna Rupert.
The officers presented the past presi-
dent. Mrs. Spear, with a large bouquet
OF carnations.
BETHEL LODGE, X. OF p. INSTALLS.
The annual installation of officers of
Bethel Lodge, Knights Of Pythas, was
held Tuesday in the Hebrew Free
school and was followed by supper and
dance, given by the Knights to their
friends. The following officers were in
stalled: Michael Frank, c. c.; Samuel
Bayarsky, v. c.; DIR. J. NJ. Perleman pre-
late; Alex Siegel, K. r. S.. I. Silverman
M. Of w.; H. Buman NJ. of A; Charles
Levin, M. Of F.; II. Solomon, M. of L.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
RUNS FROM ATTENDANT
AND BROWNS IN LAKE
Mrs. John Scott, Patient in Local
Institution, Breaks Through
Thin Ice 100 Yards from Shore
Body Recovered in Short
Time by Police

Mrs. John Scott of Montreal committed
suicide Monday afternoon by jumping
into Lake Champlain after running out
on the ice a short distance north of
Cranes wharf. The body was later re-
covered by the police.
Mrs. Scott, who was Al years of age.
was out taking exercise with another
patient and an attendant in the grove In
the rear Of Lake View sanitarium. where
she was being treated. She got n short
distance ahead of the others when she
made break for the lake. The attendant
pursued her out on the ice but Mrs. Scott
was more than 100 yards from the shore
when she went through the ice and was
drowned.
Chief Russell sent out Sergeant Ryan
with four men to recover the body, which
was finally obtained by Officers Valyou
and William Collins, The ambulance was
able to get out on the lake shore to a
point near Lake View cemetery where the
foot prints of the woman could be seen
on the newly-forrned ice out to a black
spot, a distance of about $50 yards from
tho shore.
The police secured a rowboat to take
with them out on the thin ice and finally
Officer Collins worked himself to a point
where he could reach the clothing with a
uOOh he DTOke tlle ice WHICH lldu just
formed about the clothing and finally got
the body to a point where 1t could be
pulled out on some thin ice. From there
he manipulated the body until he got it
into the boat, although the ice was crack
ing all around. Officer Valyou drew the
boat along until he reached firm ice and
then the body, it was brought to the city
and taken to Gurney's undertaking rooms.
The woman was dressed warmly, with
cloak and gloves, but was of very slight
weight and this made the matter of taking
the body from the water less difficult than
1t would ordinarily have been.
Mrs. Scott was Al years of age and
leaves husband and several children.
She had been i'll for some months and
had taken treatment at the sanitarum
for about two months Until she ran from
the attendant Monday she had shown
no indication of a suicidal tendency.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
ESSEX Man SEEKS
DEATH BY HANGING
Heman w. Rice, 70, of Essex
Junction in iii Health for Sew
eral Years and Worried Over
Farm Business Ends Life by
Suicide

Heman William Rice, aged 70 years,
hung himself in his barn at his home on
East street in Essex Junction during the
early hours of Monday morning. When
his son-in-law, Rollin Perry, camc down.
stairs about six o'clock he found note
on the kitchen table saying, THE crate
to the furnace Is broken, the fire is out :
don't know what you will do. Good
bye" The first thought was that he had
started for his farm in Westford, but
seeing a light In tho barn Mr.. Perry
went out, but finding the door locked
looked through the window and saw Mr..
Rice hanging from the rafter. Select
man o. s. Nichols was called at once
and he summoned Dr. j. A. Archambault.
They worked over MIR. Rice for some
time. but while 1t did not appear he had
been dead long. they could not bring
back life. Mr.. Rice had been in Ill health
ever since having pneumonia three years
ago, and lately he had been worried about
his farm business. Mr.. Rice slept down
stairs, while the rest of the family slept
upstairs. He always attended to the
furnace and the family heard him down
cellar about two o'clock. but did not
think anything about it and supposed he
had gone to bed. but he had slept OH the
couch. He was fully dressed. Mr.. Rice
was born in Westford. December r. 1886
where he lived until IA years ago In
March, when he moved to this place. He
had been a very successful farmer and
was highly esteemed. On December %
1878, he married Sarah J. Benham Of
Jericho. Six children were born to them
four sons and two daughters One daugh
ter. Mrs. Harriet Gss, died in 1906. His
surviving children are: Mrs. Rollir
Perry. who resided with him, Edwin Of
williamsburg. Va. Clayton of Underhil
James of Whalensbury. N. Y, and Free
of Essex Junction. His first wife dice
in 1907. On October 10, 1908, he married
Carrie Herrick Of Georgia. She died OF
May 5, 1918. The funeral will be helt
at his late home this afternoon a,
two O'Clock. Burial will be in the vii
lage cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
NEW SECRETARIAL COURSE AT
u. v. NJ,

With the reopening of the University
Of Vermont the department Of commerce
and economics will begin the work Of the
new secretarial course. The technical
phase of the work will be under the direc-
ton of Miss Helena Marco, who takes
up the work of instructor at the univer-
sity. Miss Marco received her training
In secretarial work at Simmons College
and has had several years of practical
experience as secretary More recently
she has had charge of the organization
and management of a secretaral course
similar to the one now being opened at
the university.
The large enrolment in this course this
year has made it plain that there Is a
demand for such training. The univer-
sity is determined to expand the work
as the need arises so that it will not be
necessary to go outside the State for the
instruction for which so many of Ver-
monts young people are calling.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
FRIDAY IN PROBATE COURT

The following business was transact
ed Friday In probate court:
Gaylord n, Baldwin of Hinesburg
was appointed administrator with the
will annexed of the estate of Albert
n. Baldwin. late of Williston. Charles
r. Wright and +. II. Read. both of Bur-
lington, were appointed commissioners
of the estate.
Winnie b. Learned of Williston was
appointed administrators of the estate
of Martha Burnett, late of Richmond.
William T.. Peltier of Milton was ap-
pointed executor or the ,ast will ard
testament of Aureiia T. Conner, late
of Milton. L. ID. Latham and j. A. Ken
nedy, also of Milton, will serve as cons
missioners and appraisers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
FINDING LOST BAGGAGE
Y. NJ. g. A. Provides Free Service fol
Members Of the A. f. F..

The Y. M. c. A. at the Hudson hut at
Hoboken, N. j.. land by the way it is the
largest and best equipped hut in the
world) established, last September. lost
baggage department., and already the de-
partment has been able to find the lost
baggage Of great many American SOL
diers.
There is an immense number Of pieces
of baggage at the government docks in
Hoboken which have never been claimed
by the owners or relatives and the Y. M.
C. A. is helping anyone who is looking
for baggage lost during the time they
were In service. This service is all given
free OF charge to anyone.
That the service rendered by this de-
part1ment are duly appreciated is evil
denced by such expressions or remarks
as these: 1.-THE package you mailed is
in receipt, for which l thank you very
sincerely" THANK you very much for
your assistance" and KINDLY accept my
thanks, and my acknowledgment for
services rendered" etc.
To assist in locating lost baggage, 1t
is advisable to give full particulars so
far as possible. for instance, besides the
name and rank, there should be the outfit,
name of transport arrived on, date of ar
rival, kind of baggage lost, that is
Wnether box, suitcase, Deddlng roll, OF
trunk. markings on the piece of baggage
when and where last seen, and if located
with instructions as to shipment 1t is
also well to give a list of articles con.
tanned in the baggage, as well descrip.
ton of any markings. as tags and labels
have disappeared from many trunks
bags, rolls, etc.
Declaration blanks may be had upoT
request. In writing simply address Los
Baggage Department. Hudson Hut. Ho
boken, N. j.
State Secretary Byron N. Clark. Bur
lington. will be glad to give any assistance
in helping Vermont soldiers locate theil
lost baggage. He will be glad to do thu
correspondence for any who may wisl
his help
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
BANK STOCK SOLD
Executors OF Joel II. Gates Estate Dis
pose OF Large Interest

The TAI shares of stock in the Howard
National bank carried by the estate OF
Joel H. Gates since his death in 1909 have
been sold by the executors to Willard b.
Howe, through whom It will come into
the hands of those actively interested in
the bank. On Saturday, Hugh Mclean OF
Buffalo and Robert G. Cameron OF Ottawa
were in Burlington to meet with the third
executor, Mrs Joel II. Gates, and to COM
plete the transfer.
In his will, Mr.. Gates left a. trust fund,
the income of which will be enjoyed dur
ing life by his widow and by his sister.
Eventually. 100000 will go to the Home
for Aged Women. The executors have
kept this fund until now invested in
Howard National bank stock. but have
yielded to the request of directors that
the stock be divided among the men in
terested in the active business of the
bank.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
BOXERS HOLD DOTH ANNUAL MEET.

The Goth annual meeting OF the Boxer
Engine and Hose company, No, 8, was
held Friday, when the following Of
fcers were elected: Foreman, George G..
Munson first assistant foreman, Charles
Crosby; second assistant foreman, George
e. Daniels; clerk, oliver Dupaw; treas
urer Albert Munson auditors, G., f.,
Daniels. 4. +. Dooley and Joseph Sulli-
van; committee on membership, Ernest
MERCER. Joseph Savage and Charles
Roby; steward, John Miller
The members enjoyed an oyster supper
and cigars. donated by ex-Foreman
Dooley, who entertained with tales of
how the Boxers went to fires so years
ago and until the paid department sup
planted this and the other volunteer fire
companies. Mr.. Dooley has been a men,
Der of the company for 81 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
COMMITTEE OF STATE TEA CHERs'
ASSOCIATION

Superintendent L. F. Greene, president
of the State Teachers association, has
appointed the following committees:
Salaries and housing conditions OF
teachers-Supt, w. C. McGnnis of Bel
lows Falls, Prin. Lyman Hunt of Barre.
John d. Whittier State supervisor of
elementary schools, of Burlington, Miss
Sadie Winchester of Brattleboro and
Miss Eliza Allen of Lyndon Center.
Questions of policy to be pursued by
the State association-Prin Il. S. Abbott
Of Rutland. Supt. George s. Wright Of
st. Adams. Supt. p. II. Blake OF Chester,
Miss Carolyn Woodruff of ST. Johnsbury
and Mics Rose Lucia of Montpe'ier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CHAM
PLAIN TRANSPORTATION co.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Champlain Transporta-
ton company was held at the office of
the company in this city Friday.
when directors were elected to serve
the ensuing year as follows: L. +.
Loree, W. H. Williams and Charles A.
Walker of New York city; II. B.
Weatherwax of Albany. N Y: w. Sow
ard Webb of Shelburne; Elias Lyman
A. G. Whittemore and NJ E. Pierce
of Burlington, and S. NJ. wilson of Rut-
land.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
A COLD MONTH
Mean Temperature for December in
Burlington Below the Normal

r. f. Hartwell, observer in charge Of
the local station of the United States
weather bureau, reports a mean temper
allure of II degrees in Burlington for
December, which is five degrees below the
normal December temperature and in
marked contrast with the mean tempera-
ture for December of 1918, which was 25
degrees. The highest during the mon,h
was AZ degrees, on the 18th, and the
lowest was 13 degrees below zero, on the
18th. The greatest daily range was "a
degrees, on the 10th, and the least daily
range was five degrees, on the 9th. The
temperature fell to zero or below on II
days. The precipitation (rain and melted
snow amounted to los inches, the nor
NAL precipitation for the month being
/ SO inches. The prevailing wind was from
the south, the total movement 9,113 miles,
the average hourly velocity 1879 miles,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Ex-Service Men to Attend Short COurs
.a+ In Agriculture mt University

y The Vermont State educational service
committee, which Is handling the Y. M.
C. A. funds to be used In the State for
scholarships for ex-service men met in
the rooms of the Y. NJ. C. A. State COM
mittee Monday, and checked up APP
plications received up to this time for the
short course in agriculture at the Uni
versity of Vermont. Up to this time, II
applications have been received, and IL
have been passed upon favorably. A num-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08
REMARKABLY SUCCESSFUL TREAT
MENT

"And shall ] be able to play the piano
when my hands heal?" asked the wound
ed soldier according to the Houston Post
Certainly you Wilt said the doctor
Gee. that's great / never could be-
fore"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-08

FREE PRESS WANT ADS PAY BEST
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1920-08-23
ST, MARY'S OBSERVES
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

a Mass of Thanksgiving con-
Quoted by the Rev. James Ryan, was
the feature of the celebration of the
golden anniversary of ST. Mary's
parochial school Sunday. He spoke
OF the favors and benedictions of the
last so years on the congregation
through its school,
Both of the sisters who opened the
school are still living. Sister Celes-
tine, one of the two, was present for
the occasion and met several of her
first pupils.
An informal reception was held at
the convent in the. afternoon and
evening, conducted by the alumnae.
Hundreds pa assed in ard out of the
building. many of whom were pupils
of the old school. Not only was a
well-laden table prepared for the sis
ters. but also a purse for the golden
jubilee.
The sisters expressed themselves as
deeply grateful to their pastor. alum
nae, and other friends who gave
them on this occasion SO many proofs
Of their deep interest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1920-08-23
ENGLAND AND EGYPT
AGREE ON Freedom!

LONDON, Aug. 23.-Negotiations in.
cident to the recognition of the indie
pendence of Egypt by Great Britain
will take place between this country
and the world powers as soon as a
final agreement is signed by the
Egyptian and British governments,
says tho London Times.
The final convention will be sub
1nitted for confirmation to the British
parlianent and the Egyptian assem-
bly,. It is probable the later body will
he asked to pass new organic law
embodyinS the new agreement and lay
ing down tho future constitution and
relative responsibilities OF the minis
try and the sovereign.
The Times adds that details Will be
worked out for treaty of alliance
which, 1t is hoped, will be negotiated
az soon as the Egyptian delegation
here returns home and reports the
agreement to its country.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1920-08-23
Short News Of CITY

Reed Writes song-John A. Reed
44O South Third street, has written a
song poem with music by Hector Rich
ard, Chicago composer, which is be-
ing published by the Lighters Music
company. OF Chicago, under the title
"Oh. Could l Forever Dream" Both
the Murray and Murrette theaters have
played the song and it is said that
Richmond people have received the
song favorab1y.
Rev. McCracken Expected - The
Rev. Guy w. McCracken, of Pitts
burgh, Pa, may be in Richmond to
confer personally with members OF
the Reid Memorial United Presbyter
ian church Thursday night, as. a re.
suit Of an informal call sent him fol
lowing a meeting of the congregation
last Thursday evening. A social will
follow the regular prayer meeting ser.
vice and all members of the church
are urged to be present.
Society Will Meet-The Missionary
Society of the Second English church
will meet at the home of Mrs. Mary
E. Ward on National road west. at
p. m. Wednesday. All members are
to be present.
Holiday Is Back-John Holiday,
Wayne county circuit court reporter,
has returned from a fishing expedition
in the northern part of the state.
Gees to knishtstown-D. w. Peters,
tiers, has left for Hagerstown to speak
before the chautauqua there, about the
effort for raising s500,000 to be applied
to the present Earlham endowment
fund. He spoke Saturday at the Old
Settlers picinc at Jackson park.
Or. Edwards Back-David M. Ed
wards. president of Earlham college
has returned after spending several
days in Plainfield, Ind. attending
Western yearly meeting. He said OF
Monday that the educational report
made before the meeting Saturday,
was enthusiastically received.
Oppitz Takes Position-Dr. L. x.
Oppitz, of Lebanon, Ohio, has accept
ed the chair of the physics department
of Earlham college, for the coming
Company Files Suit-Suit has been
filed in circuit court by the Hoosier
Seed and Seeding Machine company
against the Pennsylvania railroad for
damages alleged to have been done to
the plaintiff company's property. De-
mand is made for $1,000.
Entertain Young Peopie-A number
of young people were entertained at a
six o'clock dinner, Sunday evening at
the home of H. K. Latta, South Elev-
enth street.
Daibey's to Chicago-Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Dalbey left Monday for Chi
cago, where they will visit relatives.
Mrs. Dalbey will remain in Chicago
while Mr.. Dalbey attends the National
Photographers convention at Milwau-
kee, this week.
Visit Friends Here-Mr and Mrs
Charles Hertenstein, en- route to ST.
Louis from Portland, Me-, spent Sun
day with Mrs. Josephine Rowe and
son, Lester, in the Murray apartments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1920-08-23
Photograph of w. T. Dennis
ASKED by State Department

The Department of Conservation,
indianapolis, has asked the Palladium
to obtain a photograph Of w. T.
Dennis, second commissioner of fish
cries and game for the state of Indi-
ana. He was resident of Richmond
OF the time of his appointment.
Persons having a photograph of Mr..
Dennis, or knowing where relatives re-
side, would confer a favor upon the
commission by notifying the Palla.
diuu. The department Of conserva-
tion is seeking to collect photographs
OF all former commissioners in order
that they might be enlarged and plac-
ed in the office Of the fish and game
division
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1920-08-23
KEEP PURSE STRINGS
OF CITY TIGHT, IS
BESCHER'S WARNING

City Controller Bescher agafr
warned the board Of public works at
Its meeting Monday OF the necessity
for the practicing Of the strictest econ.
omy in municipal expenditures.
The controller stated that the city's
available funds are sufficient only to
meet normal expenses until the first
Of next month. There is a possibility
that the county treasurer will be able
to advance the city additional funds
by Sept /, but, Mr.. Bescher says, he
has been informed that collections at
the office of the county treasurer are
at low ebb.
The controller explained that the
council had authorized him to nego-
tiate a temporary loan of $4,000, an
amount sufficient to meet municipal
needs until after the fall tax collec-
tions, at a rate not to exceed seven
per cent, but he informed the board
that there was a question as to
whether the state law would permit
the city to borrow money at a rate OF
interest greater than six per cent.
No Right, Is Opinion
He said that one of the field ex-
aminers Of the state board Of accounts
had expressed an opinion that the city
had no legal right to negotiate a loan
at seven per cent interest.
Mr. Bescher stated that the banks
in Richmond still continued to pay
to the city the old rate Of interest on
municipal sinking fund monies, two
per cent, but were now refusing to
loan money to the city at the old inter
est rate, six per cent. He said no
bank would consider advancing loan
to the city at rate OF interest lower
than seven per cent.
There has been considerable COM
plant made in recent weeks over the
fact that many people have not
trimmed their shade trees and the city
has been at the point of having the po-
lice enforce the tree trimming Or
dinance, but this plan has been
abandoned for the time being owing
to the fact that the city forester has
notified the board that he Is opposed
to having shade trees trimed until
after Sept. Is.
Orders Paint for Hydrants.
The board ordered fire hydrants
painted green with the exception Of
the tops, which will be painted yellow.
Chief Miller complained that some
hydrants were now hidden in weeds,
and, owing to their green coloring, 1t
was frequently hard for the firemen to
locate them, especially at night.
Forest Slick, garbage collecting
contractor appeared before the board
and was informed that there had been
complaints over delays in
making collections. He agreed to
make two collections, instead of one, |
each week in the congested districts
of the city.
The board ordered an appropriation !
inserted in the 1921 budget OF S175 |
for fire alarm box at the Pennsyl- |
vania railroad shops. The board also
ruled that the repairing of automo-
biles in streets in front of garages
must be stopped.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1920-08-23
TEN Die, five HURT,
IN CROSSING CRASH
(By Associated Press)

CAMDEN, n. j., Aug. 23.-Ten per.
sons are dead and five others badly
injured as the result of the grade
crossing accident in this city last
night. Two Of the victims died early
today in hospitals. A motor bus con-
tanning 15 passengers bound for Fair
view, the war time city formerly
known as Yorkshire village, was
struck by fast Pennsylvania electric
train from Millville.
The driver of the bus had been
stopped by the crossing watchman
When train passed the driver start
ed to cross the tracks unaware that
the electric train was approaching.
The watchman says he shouted to the
driver but that the noise drowned the
sound Of his voice. The driver OF a
taxicab which was also halted at he
crossing corroberates the watchman.