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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25
JAMAICA GINGER CLASSIFIED As
INTOXICATING LIQUOR

The Office Of the federal prohibition di-
rector for the State Of Vermont at Bur-
lington, is in receipt of an official Treas
ury decision setting out that on or after
ninety days from November l6. 1920 tine
ture of ginger. whether sold as Jamaica
ginger. essence of ginger, extract of GIN
ger. or by whatever other name known,
Is hereby classed as an alcoholic prep
aration At for use for beverage purposes.
and may be manufactured, d, trans
ported and used only in the manner pro-
vided for other similarly classcd prep
arat!ons.
But. an alcoholic extract of tincture Of
ginger made In accordance with tho proc
ess described on page 1863, ninth revision
Of the United States Pharmacopoeia, will
be classed as unfit for use for beverage
purposes, provided the quantity of gin
ger root used is as follows: Jamaica
ginger No. 80 powder. 400 grams To make
1000 milliliters.
This means that ninety days after No.
vcmber &c. 1920. Jamaica ginger, unless
made as stated, cannot be sold, pur-
chased, bartered, transported. imported,
exported, delivered. furnished, possessed
or used by any merchant storekeeper, or
other person un css he or she be a regis
tered pharmacist or other person having
the right to use the same upon qualify
ing under government regulations. Such
Jamaica ginger on or after that date can
be sold lawfully only by such registered
pharmacist having a permit to sell on a
Doctors prescription such Intoxicating
liquor as alcohol whiskey gin. and other
classified Intoxicating liquors.
j. Il. KENNEDY.
Federal Prohibition Director
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25
BARRE MONEY IS
IN CLOSED BANK
City Has 100000 Tied Up Di-
rect State Tax of S17,561
Included

Montpelier, Nov. 24.-The city council
of Barre is considerably affected by the
closing of the Barre Savings Bank 4
Trust Co, having some $4,000 deposited
in the bank 1t was its checking account
and therefore 1851 of the direct State
tax is tied up until the council makes
other arrangements. Just how much the
closing of the bank will Inconvenience
the city government will not be known
for u few days until it can find out what
checks have been honored but the direct
State tax check. upon a statement from
the State treasurer's office Is known to
be outstanding.
Bank Commissioner G. L. Carpenter
to-day nled his bond with the county
clerk, the sum of $4,000. but is not vet
ready to file his statement relative to the
conditions that brought about the clos
ing of the bank.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25
THE STATE
NEARLY ELECTROCUTED

Harley II. Shepard of Bethel was Sc
riously burned and shocked Tuesday
by an electric current which came
over telephone wire into the base
ment OF a house where he was work.
ing on heating plant. The current
came from a high power wire which
sagRed upon the phone wire. Shepard
was unconscious when found. He re-
ceived 1900 volts of short circuit
current when the heavy wire drop
ped into the snow. holding an electric
light cord usually carrying 10 volts.
a fellow workman pulled him off the
wire and restored respiration mechan-
ically. Shepard suffered deep burns On
one hand and foot and injuries to his
head and back when he was pitched to
the cement floor by the shock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25
NAME CARPENTER
RECEIVER Of BANK
Commissioner Appointed to Take
Charge of Barre Savings
Bank & Trust Co.

Barre. Nov. o3.-George B. Carpenter,
Vermont State bank commissioner, was
to-day appointed by Judge Stanley c.
Wilson receiver for the Barre Savings
Bank g. Trust Co, which was closed
yesterday by the commissioner following
run on the institution Saturday.
The receivers bonds We're fixed at
$4,000.
Mr.. Carpenter, Immediately after quail
flying. will begin a careful examination
of the accounts of the bank. and will
check up the assets and verify the
accounts Of the institution.
He said to-day that the examination
would take at least month. When the
work Is completed he will proceed under
strict orders of the court to distribute
the assets of the bank to the lawful
claimants.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25
Windsor County
SOUTH ROYALTON

Miss Lizzie Adams, who has been Ill
Tor several days, Is recovering-Miss
Laura sherman, who has been employed
as teacher In the chldren's ward OF
the hospital in Canton, Mass. is spend
ing the Thanksgiving recess at home
On sunday afternoon the funeral OF A.
W. Clark commonly known as ANDY
I ark, was held Several years ago NJ
Clark had the MISFORTUNE Of losing both
ms arms IN a sawin" 1ach'nc since
then he has supported himself by ped
diins ana made his headquarters at North
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25
WATERBURY CENTER

Jerome Stowel of Stowe was at Charles
Ayers Thursday.-E. S. Newcomb was in
Montpelier Barre and Granitevile
Thursday on business connected with
his office Of county fish and game war
den.-Miss Iva Pecor went to Montpelier
Thursday Ethel Ayers was In
Montpelier Friday.-Mrs. Puma Smith
went to Barre Saturday for a two weeks
visit to her sister. Mrs. Ollie Kelley
A. o. Porter Of North Williston was at
Mrs. F. A. Beachs Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. F. A. Beach went to North Will
liston Monday, where she will spend the
winter with her daughter, Mrs Lottie
Porter.-Miss Maud Decell Is home from
her school in Northfeld for the Thanks
giving vacation.-Mrs. Matte Mills and
mother. Mrs. Clara Barnes, who have
been attending the National Grange in
Boston. returned home Monday.-Mrs.
Fife Hapgood of Burlington spent Sun
day with Mrs. John c. Davis
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Mrs, l.. H. Whtney.--Mr. and Mrs. w.
a. Richards and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Hills and daughters. of Dekalb Junction,
n Y, spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Louie le.-The family
of p. J. Chase, including Elroy Chase of
Claremont. ~ H.. were dinner guests yes
terday Of Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Graves
Mrs. Asa Davis and two children are with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Cor
mier.-The Misses Mary Carroll Lillian
Parks, Bernice Graves Hazel Arkeley
and Eunice Lyman are at their homes
from the University Of Vermont-The
Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church will
have their annua chicken-pie dinner and
sale next Wednesday afternoon and eve
ning.--The families of George Grandfleld
and Griffin from Fayston and of +. l..
Foss and George Howe and of this town
were guests yesterday of Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Maloney. q in the party.--Wil-
liam Hayes was not quite comfortable
Wednesday. more anxiety being felt over
his conditicN.-Daniel Manning continues
comfortab ly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Gokey.-Miss Mildred
Denny, who has been spending the past
six weeks with her sister in Sidney. Neb.,
has returned home and has resumed her
work in the Mortified Trust company.
Miss Denny visited Mrs. F. y. Whitney
in University Place, Neb.. on her way
home. The later is spending the winter
in Nebraska Lou Plastrige of
Chicago, H., and Robert Pastridge of
Middletown. Conn, were called home
last week by the serious illness of their
mother, Mrs A. e. Plastridge. Mrs.
Plastridge has been seriously ill for the
past few weeks but is a little moro COM
fortable.-M. w. Ryan, who has been
confined to his bed by illness for the past
six weeks. is able to be around the
house.-Mrs. r. H. Morrill, and daugh-
ter Miss Gladys. who have been visiting
at the home of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Curtis, have
returned to their home In Fitchburg.
Mass.-The Chamber Of Commerce of
Mortified held a get-together at the
Park Inn, recently and large crowd OF
citizens was present. A dinner was
served at six O'Clock after which Alex
Eddie. president of the club, introduced
Dr. w. B. Mayo. who acted as toast
master of the evening. The important
business Of the meeting was to get sub
scriptionS Tor the New Cooperative
Creamery, which is to be erected in
Mortified. The stock arrangement was
explained by C. A. Edgerton. Many
spoke during the evening and a very en-
thusiastc meeting was held. The Cham
Der Of Commerce Is trying to raise 5000
to assist in financing the building COM
pany. The farmers have already raised
$4,000. The plant proposed will be one
of the best in New England. w. ]. Prn-
die is the superintendent. The commit
tee from the Chamber of Commerce
handling the affair is E. NJ. Holton, w.
w. Hartwell. D. B. Howe and j. p.
Rabidou.-The ladies Of st. Mary's Church
entertained the faculty and members of
the corps of cadets at Norwich Univer-
sity, who attend ST. Marys Church. at
a dinner in Guild hall. Thursday night.
Bishop George Y. Bliss of Burlington was
the guest of honor. The favors and table
decorations We're carried out in the COL
lege colors of maroon and gold--Mr. and
Mrs. w. 2. Pencil of Swanton visited
at the home of their daughter. Mrs
/ Warren Greenwood Sunday.
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EX.GOV. SMITH SUGGESTS
A MUNICIPAL CORPOR.

st. Adams, Nov. Pax -Gov. L. c.
Smith, president Of the Central Vermont
railway In letter to the editor Of The
Messenger outlines general manager
plan for operating a municipal corpora
ton. There are Is points or provisions to
the proposed amendment to the St AL
bans City charter. The plans embodied in
these new provisions are similar to plans
successfully attained In over a hundred
other cities in the United States as well
as in some OF the towns OF this State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25
SOUTH WOODBURY.

Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Hoyt are keep
ing house in rooms In Andrew Morse's
house Farley Wheeler Is stopping for
a few days at A. L. Haskills and intends
going to Massachusetts to spend the win
teri. c. Swain has been In town for
a short time on business.-Over a foot
of snow fel, Sunday night and Monday.
A good many attended Martin Clark's
auction sale Saturday. Everything sold
at a fair prce.--Thanksgiving exercises
were given by the pupils Of the village
school at the Grange hall Monday night.
A good many Of the farmers are send
ing their sweet cream to Hardwick
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Forty Years Married

Montpelier. Nov. 24,--Mr. and Mrs. G, II.
HENDERSON of Barre were given a surprise
at their home last evening when "A largo
number Of their friends gathered to help
them Celebrate the 4Cth anniversary of their
marriage Mrs. kenerson was a native
of Barre and Mr., Kenerson OF Cabot The
latter was for some 20 years actively
engaged in the granite business.
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LEFT WIFE THREE TIMES

In the marital tangle Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl H. Wedge of Barton. the hus-
band admitted he left his wife three
times while living in Springfield.
Mass. He said he told her he would go
so far 1t would take a dollar postcard
to reach him. The judge sought to re-
concile the estranged pair but the
father of the wife said she was as
much to blame as the husband and
their troubles could not be smoothed
out
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25
NORTHFIELD

Charles Burns OF ST. Mchaels College.
Winoosk, was at home Sunday.-Mrs. F.
E. Reed has gone to Boston, called there
by the illness Of a relative.-Mr. and Mrs.
John L. Burns left Monday for Boston
and from there will go to visit their
daughter. Miss Marion Burns, who is at
tending school in New Jersey. and will
later leave for Florida where they will
spend the winter. They have closed their
home on Traverse street.-Miss Margaret
Donahue, who has been visiting her
brothers. John and Timothy. and fam
lilies in Cambridge. Mass, has returned
home-Miss Helen Cramton, librarian at
Carnegie library, Norwich University.
has gone to her home in Enosburg Falls
for the Thanksgiving recess.-Mrs. Raj
ton and daughter. Miss Dolly, who have
been visiting at the home of Chief OF
Police and Mrs. ]. NJ. Donahue have re-
turned to their home in Boston.-Word
has been received here of the serious i'll
ness Of Laura, granddaughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry f. Smith. of this town.
The young child has pneumonia follow
ing an attack of whooping cough.-Mrs.
Mary Ranger has closed her home and
gone to Cleveland, Ohio, to spend the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. w. f.
Connors.-A Thanksgiving union service
will be held in the Congregational Church
this morning at $3.50 o'clock. The SER
mon will be delivered by the Rev. f. T.
Clark pastor of the Methodist Church.
William Houghton, who recently in
jured his back while working in Cross
Brothers granite shed, is still confined
to the house.-Mr and Mrs. John Forbes
have gone to housekeeping in the Rev.
Walter Dole's house on Kent avenue.
the house recently vacated by Mr..
and Mrs, Warren Greenwood.-Miss
Roberta Davis, who is teaching in Jeffer-
sonvlle, is at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis, for the
Thanksgiving vacation.-Mr. and Mrs
John S. Averill, highly respected citizens
of Mortified celebrated their 5oth we'd
ding anniversary Monday at their home
at the center village. In the evening, a
large number of neighbors and friends
gathered at the home to assist in the
occasion. large wedding cake lighted
with 80 candles, and the dates OF lS7O-ls2o,
was presented the couple. Mrs Averll
cut and served the cake. Refreshments
were served during the evening, and Will
liam Holden presented them with purse
of money, Mrs Averil responding. Mr..
and Mrs. Averill were married in North
field and have spent their entire life
here. Mr.. Averill for many years was
baggagemaster on the Central Vermont,
giving up his work on account of poor
1eath. To this union We're born five
children all of whom were present at the
celebration. Sunday family dinner
was held and the children. Mrs. Minnie
Steele of Roxbury, Mrs. Lizzie Kerr.
Mrs. Ira Holden and Mrs. +. S. Hubbard
of this town and George Averill OF
Waterbury with their families were
present. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Averill are
held IN the highest esteem in the com
munty in which they have lived so long
and the very best wishes of all are ex-
tended thcm.-Dr, and Mrs Harry NJ
Cokey ard daughter Nancy, of Bridge
port, Conn, are in town for the week to
snand Thanksgiving with mis- parents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25

we now have at Essex more easily than
Essex accommodates its 16.
And still with its shortcomings and in
conveniences, the Preventorium at
Essex Center has been a happy. health
full home to a great many boys and girls
We sincerely believe that because of It,
a number of boys and girls will be saved
from the disease. tuberculosis. Perhaps
this plant will continue to serve in the
fight against tuberculosis. 1t may be-
come a fresh-air camp for working girls
who need for q time out of door life,
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been i'll for several days. is reported as
improvinR.-Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bing-
ham, who have been visiting their daugh-
ter, Ruth, in Springfield, Mass, and
their son. Harry. and family Mt Long
meadow, Mass, have returned.-Miss
Gail Leavitt spent the weekend at her
home. She is taking the teacher train
ing course at Randolph
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25

From the November number of The
b Modern Health Crusader of VermonD
This is a sketch of the new Proven
forum to be built next spring at Pitts
ford. a home that exists for the pur-
pose OF building up the strength and in
creastng the resistance of disease OF
anemic children predisposed to tubercu-
los!s is IA most fitting memorial to DR..
Charles s. Caverly. a man who devoted
his life to better the health of the people
Of this State.
The Cavcrly Preventorium will take
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25
SPRINGFIELD MANSION BURNS

The residence Of Mrs Walter w.
Brown. one OF the finest in the village
of Springfield. was Quilted by fire the
other day at loss Of $4,000. The fire
had gained considerable Roadway be-
fore discovered. and the interior of the
house was practically destroyed be.
fore the fire was under control. A de.
fective chimney is believed to have
heen the origin.
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the place Of the Preventorium now
located at Essex Center and will be a
great Improvement in many ways. Tho
present Preventorium Is too near the
street; there is not enough playground;
the barns are too near the house; there
If no suitable playroom and II is far
too small. The Caverly Preventorium
will be more than one-quarter of mile
from the street: there will be ample
playground, the barns will be hidden
from the house by woods, and 1t will
accommodate twice as many children as
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25
MEMORIAL FOR WAR HEROES

Ann Story Chapter. D. A. r.. of Rut-
land, is to solicit funds for h bronze
tablet as a tribute to all Rutland boys
who fought in the World War 1t will
contain tho names Of all the boys who
died in service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25

Prof Paul D. Moody. assistant pas
tor, Madison Avenue Presbyterian
Church, New York. will speak at the
dedication December ~ OF the honor
tablet for boys OF the Congregational
Church Of Rutland who served In the
war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25

F.. ]. Lalor, formerly Of Rutland, is
dead at Watervliet. NJ Y. after "a
years as D. & II. conductor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25

The charity ball given by the Wom-
ems Relief Corps of Rutland will take
place January IS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25

Nolbur Berno of Mortified is l04
years old. and although feeble. is up
every day and receives visitors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25

James Smith Of Pittsford shot a
200-pound bear the other day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25
good food and rest.

good food and rest.
In the front part of the Caverly Pre-
ventorium there are four sleeping
porches. each accommodating eight chill
dren. two downstairs, two upstairs. Off
from the sleeping porches are the wash
and dressing rooms and attendants
rooms. On the first floor in the center
Is the open-air school-room; on the sec
ond floor over this, sleeping porch and
rooms where new arrivals stay until we
are sure they have no sickness that may
endanger the other children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-11-25

over 500 was realized at a benefit
dance for the Hardwick Hospital
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WARREN

Edith Strong is home from Montpelier
Seminary for a few days vacation.-A
daughter arrived at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Lovette November 90
Charles Brooks of RoXbury was in town
Friday.-Mrs. Clarence Strong has been
quite ill.-Ruth Fuller has been i'll sew
eral weeks,-George Long has gone to
the hospital for trsatment.-Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Bingham Of Waterbury were
guests at c. f. Strong's the past week.
d. d. Hudson is ill.-Mr. and Mrs.
Carroll Ricketts, We're in Montpelier Thurs
day.-Mrs w. e. Somerville. who has
been at the Mary Fletcher hospital for
several weeks, returned home Tuesday.
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HOTEL TO CHANGE PROPRIETOR6
Joseph NeaEle. who hae for five
years managed the Hotel Lyndon at
Lyndon. retires this week and Scott
S Mcdowell who purchased the prop
erty, a year ago, will take charge.
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WORCESTER

Walter B. Ordway has bought the
George Farm in the SHADY Rill" district
and will move his family there from
Montpel or in the near future.-Frank
Cormia of Milton, John Bancroft OF East
Calais and Richard w. Taylor. students
at Goddard Seminary. Barre were
guests at the Taylor home Sunday and
also visited their aunt Mrs. Estelle
Wilson.-Grover C. Templeton. deputy
sergeant at arms. who has been at
Heaton hospital for treatment, visited
his mother. Mrs. Carrie Templeton at
the home of his sister. Mrs. George II.
Putnam for few days,-Miss Sarah
Lawrence of Montpelier was the guest
of her sister, Mrs. a. l., Johnson. Sun
day-All schools in town closed for tho
THANKSGIVING vacation Friday, to reopen
November 20
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WATERBURY

At the meeting Of Dillingham; Grange
Saturday night the following officers
were elected: Master. Willis Breene;
overseer. Edward r. O'Brien; lecturer,
Eva Foster; chaplain, Mrs. Deavtt; sec
rotary, Angie Childs; treasurer. Mrs.
Philip Shonio; stewart, Merton Johnson;
assistant stewart Roy Boyce; gate keep
er. Lewis Morse; lady assistant steward,
Annie Morse; Ceres. Nellie Cormier;
Pomona Maude McMullin; Flora, Eve
lima Kelett The supper which the gen.
tlemen are to furnish the ladies'. will
rome later. Next Saturday evening there
will be a Grange social with Merton
Johnson-Mrs. c. d. Robinson, who was
vummoned 10 the Fanny Allen Hospital
sunday afternoon because of her hus-
e. t. as condition. remained there, w. T..
: - returning in the car with D. w.
<.y. Mr.. Carroll who is "A half broth
er of Mr. Robinson, returned to TIE hos
pital es.evday morn ng.-The address by
the on. Linus Leavens. state fish and
game commissioner, will be on Decem-
Der at Library han instead of this week
Thursday .-ceventy-flve girls enjoyed
the gathering of the Vermont conference
of girls here Saturday. Most Of them
came from Stowe, Montpelier and Barre
while the loca' girls turned out well and
were ideal hostesses. The p! ogram was
carried out as printed.
There was a gala time Friday evening
at the Luce home on Main street when
after Mr. and Mrs, Burton Luce had gone
to the pictures. friends took possession
of the house and upon their return ten
dered to Mrs. Kathleen LoBaron Luce
the most complete surprise party OF her
life. Mr.. Luce had been informed of the
plan and 1t was part of the plan that
he would take her away. Equal, as al
ways. to any occasion, Mrs, Luce ex-
pressed her delight and appreciation and
ths iollitv began. about GO people having