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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-27
MIDDLEBURY LOCALS

DIR. Prentis leaves today for a few
days outing in the northern part of the
state.
Harry E. Youtt of the searchlight
department of the SperrY Gyroscope
company of Brooklyn, N. Y, is spend
ing two weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Turner. He was accompanied
from Brooklyn by Mr.. and Mrs. De
Forest of that city.
Marion Plodnick, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Plodnick of South
street, was operated on Tuesday for
the removal of tonsils and adenoids by
DR.. A. L. Larner of Burlington, as
sisted by DR.. P. L. Dorey Of Middle
bury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-27
CLERGY CONVENE
IN MIDDLEBURY

The program of the fourth annual
convocation Of Vermont Congregational
ministers, to be held at Middebury
College September to 8, was announced
Tuesday. The lecturers will be the Rev.
James L. Barton, D. D. of Boston,
foreign secretary of the American
committee of Near East relief and mod
orator of the international Congrega-
tional Council; Prof. William Adams
Brown, d. D., of Union Theological
Seminary New York City, chairman of
the committee on the war and the relig-
inus outlook: President Ozora S. Davis,
d. D., of Chicago theological Seminary, in
the Rev. Herman F. Swartz d. D., of
New York City, executive committee
of the Congregational World Move
ment, and the Rev. Malcolm Dana, D.
D., of New York City, director of the
rural work department of the Congre-
gationa Home Missionary society.
Professor Brown will lecture on "The
Minister as Teacher; President Davis
on "Organized Preaching" and DR..
Dana on "The Challenge of the Rural
Ministry" The chapel services will be
conducted by the Rev. Clement G.
Clarke of Springfield except on Tues
day morning, when a memorial service
for the late Secretary Hubert c. Her
ring will be held. The ministers wives
will have meeting on Thursday after
noon, conducted by Mrs T. A. Carlson
of West Rutland. The Rev. w. F.
Frazier of Vergennes will have charge
of recreation and athletics, a special
feature being ball game between east
side and west side ministers. Tie
chairman of the committee on local ar
is the Rev. H. C. Newell
of Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-27
MTDDLEBURY LOCALS

Prof. and Mrs. Abbott have returned
from a several weeks stay in the Berk-
shires.
Mrs. Frank Donahue and son, Fran
els, are spending two weeks with rel
atives in Barre.
Atty. James B. Donoway and Wal
ter w. Martin are spending few days
in Burlington.
Mrs. Edward Seeley has gone to Can
ton, N. Y, where she intends to make
her future home.
Miss Dorothy Walker has gone to
West Rutland for two weeks visit
with Miss Dorie McKesey.
Mrs. John Hatfield of Yonkers, N. Y,
is in town to spend several days with
her cousin, Henry D. Archer
Mrs. John Hanley and daughter
Carmen of New York City are visiting
their cousins, the Misses Hincks.
Miss Minnie Mcdonald has gone to
Pittsford for a visit of several weeks
with her sister Mrs. Edward Keith
Miss Eva Hall, who spent three
weeks with Mrs. C. E. Shores is now
stopping at the home of Mrs. w. E.
Grant.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lonis and son
of Valley Falls, N. Y, are spending a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Eben c.
Ryder
Miss Edith Ketchum has returned to
her home in Sudbury after a visit of
several days with her sister, Miss
Hazel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon E. Neal of
Westminster, Mass, are spending sew
eraI weeks at the home of Mrs. M. E.
Grant.
Frank Bullock has returned from
ten days vacation trip to Boston and
has resumed his duties as one of the
mail carriers
Miss Bessie V. Dwire and her little
sister Izetta have gone to Hancock to
spend few days with their sister, Mrs.
George Comes.
Miss Vera Davis has returned to her
home in Brattleboro after week S visit |
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. H.
Stalker on Weybridge street.
Mrs. William Hebert and daughter
Wilma, have returned from Springfield,
where they went to attend the wedding
of Mrs. Hebert's daughter, Marion, to
Wallace Dodge of Barre, which was
performed on Saturday morning at nine
o clock at the parsonage of the Univer-
salist Church by the Rev. Mr.. Park
hurst. Miss Vivian Dodge, sister of
the groom was bridesmaid and Arthur
Johnson was best man. The bride was
gowned in black and white suit with
hat to match. Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge
left for a wedding trip, after which
they will make their home in Spring
field. They were the recipients of
many useful and costly presents from
their many friends who wish them the
best of success in their new life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-27
MRS. FRANK CHAMPAGNE

News OF the death of Mrs Frank
Champagne of Ftchburg, was receiv-
ed here Thursday, Mrs. Champagne
had been in failing health for the past
two years She is survived by her
husband and one daughter, Marie, who
graduated for Middlebury College in
the Class of 1918. The funeral was
held in Fitchbuig this morning. The
body VII be brought to Middlebury at
j;35 this evening for immediate bur
ial> in the Catholic cemetery. Mr..
Champagne, her husband, had been
visiting his brother George in this
town when he was summoned to the
bedside OF his wife shortly before her
death
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-27
MRS. MARGARET MCMAHON

Miss Rebecca McGodrick of College
street received news Tuesday of the
death in Randolph, Va, last week of
her only sister, Mrs. Margaret McMa-
hon, widow of the late James cMahon,
both formerly of Middlebury. Mrs.
Mcmahon was Miss Margaret McGold-
rick, daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick McGoldrick of this town, and
had lived for many years in Chicago
and Roanoke and Randolph, Va. Mrs.
McMahon had been i'll for several
months. She was in her 89th year. The
burial took place in Randolph.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-27
CHILD INJURED AT PLAY
GROUND

While using one of the swings at the
playground Tuesday morning, Miss
Anna Novak, little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Novak of Mill street
fell and broke her left arm between
the wrist and the elbow She was
Immediately taken to the office of DR..
5. S. Eddy nearby where the fracture
was reduced Shortly afterward she
was removed to the home of her par
ents
The little girl was swinging in
standing position with a playmate. In
manner neither girl could explain,
both lost their hold on the swing and
fel to the ground. Only the Novak
child was injured.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-08-27
MISS MARGARET McGoLDRICK

The body of Miss Margaret McGold-
rick, a former resident, who died at the
home of her sister, Miss Rebecca Nc
Goldrick in Fitchburg, Mass, Sunday
morning, was brought to Middlebury
Monday afternoon for burial. On Tues
day morning the funeral services were
held at st. Mary's church when the
pastor, Rev. T. j. Leonard, sang a re-
QUEEN Mass and pronounced the abso-
luton. lnterment took place in the
West cemetery. The bearers were
George N Shambo, Edward Higgins,
James and William McNulla.
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Hero of Civil War
Coming to Sank Centre
The Original Drummer Of the Rap
pahannock and His Son to be Z,
Here Monday, December IL

The Machine Gun Company has
positively engaged r. II. Hender-
shott the original Drummer Boy OF
the Rappahannock and his son, to
furnish our citizens with recitations,
vocal and instrumental solos, such as
YOU have never heard before.
Major Hendershott enlisted in the
United States army as a drummer IN
the Ninth Michigan Infantry at De-
troit IN 1861, before he was eleven
years of age. He and his son have a
world wide reputation as being High
class entertainers and those who have
heard the Majors imitation and ex-
PLANTATION Of an engine and his imita-
ton of battle say tht these two
pieces lone are worth more than the
price of admission.
The Maj. brings with him and uses
the original silver drum presented
to him by Horace Greedy through the
hands Of General Winfield Scott for
gallantry displayed at the battle OF
Fredericksburg, Virginia, Dec, IL, II,
and 13. 1862, the drumsticks present
ed by George w. belong Post, G. A..
R.. Honolulu H. l., the Garfield and
Arthur drumsticks of 1880, the dia-
mond badge and drum presented to
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ten minute quarters with two min
utes intervals between quarters and a
ten minute rest period between
halves.
It was not until the second half
of the game that the visitors be-
come accustomed to their surround
ings and have any noticeable evidence
of their claim to the game. Neal
Hopkins playing guard for Willard,
was by far the star Of that organize
ton. He nd a clever eye for bask-
cts and in his free throws practically
saved his team from utter defeat.
Manager French's aggregation
showed cracking good Judgment from
the very start. Ed. Gamradt at for
ward, was mexcellent condition and
although he did not stick through the
entire game, his field throws were q
sensation. Dewey O'Gara at Guard
and Frank O'Gara at center both
played a good game and at no time
during the entire contest was the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-12-09
Important Meeting at
St Cloud Next Week
Farmers and Bankers Will Endeavor
u Come to . More Satisfac-
i tory Understanding

st. Paul, Dec. 9Minnesota farm
ers and bankers will meet in four
district conferences next week to
seek more friendly relations between
financial institutions and farIters,
according to an announcement made
today by L. E.. Potter, president of
the Minnesota Farm Bureau Fedora
y The meetings will be held at Mar
shall December IS, Owatonna Dec.
IA, Crookston Dec. 16, and st. Cloud
Dec. II. ',
= The State Farm Bureau headquar-
ters has sent invitations to city and
county bankers, the Ninth District
Federal Reserve Bank, the Federal
Farm Loan Bank and the State Bank
ers Association urging them to send
representatives to the various meet
ings. -.~s a,~-..-ar .. a
The conferences were called. with
the approval of w. P. g. .Harding'
governor Of the Federal Reserve
Board, according to q telegram re-
civede by J. S. Jones, assistant sec
recretary Of the Minnesota Farm
Bureau from President Potter, who
is attending the American Bureau
Association annual at indianapolis.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-12-09
Mekose Youth Admits
Forgery Charge in Court
Uno Ernest Peterson Held For Trial
in Otter Tail County
Plead Guilty

Uno Ernest Peterson, a Melrose
boy, is being held in Fergus Falls
for trial on the charge of forgery.
Peterson was arrested at st. Cloud,
and upon examination, admitted his
uilt and produced 1866 in currency
from the lining of his vest, the
amount lacking 81 of the total
amount realized from a number OF
forgeriess at Fergus Falls.
Peterson was bound over to the
district court and taken to Otter Tail
County for trial. The lad Travelled
under an assumed name until his
army discharge. papers revealed his
name and residence.
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him by the W. r. C. and G. "A. R. Of
the United States National Encamp-
ment at Indianapolis, Ind, Septem-
Der 1893.
Major Hendershott has some of the
finest credentials ever given to a
soldier from the greatest men Of
America, viz: Abraham Lincoln
Gen. u. S. Grant, Gen. A. E. Burn
side, Gen. John A. Logan, Gen. F. E.
Spinner, James A. Garfield, Oliver P.
Morten, Horace Greeley, and many
others.
s. The entertainment will be given
on Monday evening, December 18th
at the Armory commencing prompt
ly at 8:15. 9s
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-12-09
A TRIBUTE

= During a long life, rich In service
to others, Mrs. Mary. Wilkins never
forgot young, people, and always in
sited that every boy and girl must
have a chanceafss1 90.
There wasaalways room in her home
for some boy or girl, who wanted an
education and there are many to-day
who remember that home with graft
tude. $780,
A woman of exceptional ability.
she worked for the development OF
their characters and encouraged their
efforts for an education as few moth
ers could have done. She shared with
them everything she had.
Like the woman of old, who law
ished her box Of precious ointment SO
willingly, Mrs. Wilkins has memor-
ial to all time in her gift of service.
q Some of her debtors.
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Merchants National Bank
family and relatives the ceremony
performed by Rev. Follinsbee Of

family and relatives the ceremony
performed by Rev. Follinsbee OF
Grove Lake.
The bride looked very pretty
gowned in a white Georgette and
satin dress. Edyth Kraft, sister of
the bride, wearing an. apricot geor-
gettes dress trimmed with old blue,
acted as bridesmaid and Milo Cowl-
thofp acted as best man - :.
After the ceremony and congratu-
lations Q bounteous wedding dinner
was served.
y "A wedding reception was given at
the Grove Lake hall.
:: The BRIDE and greopi are worthy
young people of Grove Lake town
ship and the families, of both are
'well-known and highly RESPECTED old
settlers .H.st&V ts{EsfGEs g
The happy couple will; so 10 house
keeping on the Carl. Kraft farm
Westport World.sS ~>..fs's] : =.
,..,.r s:s1..1x.s2 So l.%z.t
4: THE w. N. A CIRCLE WILL
meet Tuesday, December 14th, with
Mrs. Z. L. Kells and Mrs. McNeice
at the home Of, the former:
--5 -.
Mr.. AND MRS. GEORGE STEIN
er,.very highly entertained TIP Sans
Soucis Circle at their home on Birch
Sire Street !, Tuesday 4ses s evening lin
:: LAST THURSDAY A NUMBER
of Alfred Liebels friends dropped in
on a complete surprise to help him
celebrate his 18th birthday, at mid.
night a delightful lunch was served
and all departed saying that they
had a jolly good time.-Contributed.
MISS LUCY B. HUNT WAS
hostess at a $50 dinner Tuesday ey-
ening. A number Of the local high
school teachers being present.
THE REGULAR MEETING OF
the Woman's Auxiliary to the Am
erican Legion will be held at the
Commercial Club rooms On Thurs
day, December Is. All members are
urged to be present.
MRS. J. L.. TRUAX WILL EN-
terrain the Royal Neighbors at her
home Tuesday afternoon, December
a. Election Of officers will be the
principal feature of this meeting.
MISS HELEN ALLEN ENTER
tanned number of High School girls
at her home Tuesday evening. The
evening was pleasantly spent and q
delicious lunch was served.
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FIRST TREES ARRIVE

Sank Centre took on its first Christ
mas spirit this week when the ad-
vance guard Of the Yule Trees ap-
peared in the city. The Christmas
trees were received by several local
retail establishments and will be held
until the holiday season. The Christ
mas trees this year will be plentiful,
merchants say, but the best trees are
going fast. The season is earlier this
year than usual.
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CONSOLIDATION POPULAR

Consolidated rural schools have
captured Iowa. Nienty-four scoun-
ties out of the SO in that state have
at least one consolidated school, and
Buena Vista county has closed all of
its one room schools. Iowa has 400
consolidated school buildings ranging
in price from $4,000 to 5000, 900 and
with an enrolment Of more than 50,-
900 students. The state ehes closed
$500 one-room rural schools. One
thousand eight hundred country
boys and girls were graduated from
a four-year high school course in
these consolidated schools, with q
prospect of a large Increase next
year.
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SURPRISES SURPRISED

Tuesday evening of last week
Messrs. Ben Elfring and John Fred
erick of Freeport, Joseph Overman
and John Cohurst of Albany drove
up to surprise Geo. Minette and
Congratulate his splendid victory
won with his entry at the recent
Junior Live Stock Show, as the
gentlemen are all ardent Brown
Swiss breeders. Imagine their sur
prise upon arriving at nette
home southwest Of the city to find
that George and his father, F. P.
Minette, had left for the Information
al show at Chicago. Nevertheless a
pleasant evening was spent at the
Minette home.
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DISTRICT COURT OPENS

The grand jury was sworn IN alto
o'clock Monday morning for the De-
cember term Of district court, and the
petit jurors called for Wednesday a.
M, Frank Bettenberg, F. A. Huber,
Ed Stephens and Ben Ellering have
been appointed court officers for. the
term. ~.
!, r:A preliminary examination Of the
calendar took place Monday for the
purpose Of ascertaining the court and
jury cases to appear, and the jury
cases set for trial on Monday.
Tuesday 80 prospective citizens Of
the United States applied for their
second papers, and were examined.
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Machine Gun Team
Wins From Willard
Play Snappy Game in School Audi
torium Friday Night-Squad
Shows Good Form

The Machine Gun Company bask-
ct ball team showed unusual form IN
the first of their seasons games here
last Friday when they defeated the
American Legion team Of Willard on
the floor at the Junior high school
auditorium.
The score was IS to 10 at the close
of the contest, Sank Centre piling up
baskets to tune Of II to IN the
first half. The game was played IN
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result in doubt. Manager French
made some changes in his lineup be-
tween halves, giving practically all Of
his men an opportunity to get into
the game.
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Social Events

ONE OF THE SOCIAL FEAT
tres Of Stearns took place at North
Fork last Sunday when Ex-C Congress
nan and Mrs. Kittle Halverson cele-
3rated the fiftieth anniversary of
aheir married life. = : - :
About 200 relatives and friends of
he couple gathered at the Halver-
son home to help celebrate the occa-
sion, the couple being among the
widest known in this locality.
2 Mr.. and Mrs. Halverson were mar
ned on October %, 1876 at : North
Fork, where they became one Of the
very first pioneer families of that
locality. -
b One of the pleasant Incidents of
The occasion was the presence Of Ole
Wig of Belgrade, who acted as
spokesman of the occasion and who
was present at the wedding of Mr..
aad Mrs. Halverson fifty years ago.
"a Mr. Halverson came to Minnesota
from Wisconsin. He served through
tAe Civil War with the First Wiscon-
IN Artillery, coming to Minnesota
Immediately following the war. In
1890 Mr.. Halverson was elected to
Congress- to represent the Fifth Min
ihesota District, and served in the
aetional body one term. He is a
native of Norway whe1e he was born
Dec. IS, 1916. & q
Mr.. and Mrs. Halverson are the
parents of 10 children, eight of
whom are living and were present on
this occasion. fs- s.%
MISS HAZEL BENSON DE-
Hghtfully entertained the Senior
class of the local school, at Christ
mas party at heb home here Tues
day evening. The rooms were very
prettily decorated for the occasion
with holiday decorations and the ev-
ening was spent in social program
eeasisting of games and music. Old
Santa played his uusual part in the
evenings events and arrived in time
. distribute gifts among the guests.
During the evening light refresh
ments were served.
THE SEVENTH AND EIGHTH
grades of the Congregational church
organized a club week ago Mon
Day. They appointed their officers
which are as follows: President,
Gladys Weaver; Vice President, Car
men Janecke; Secretary, Avira Ma
tAias; Treasurer, Elva Childs. The
following are, members of The
Loyal Lassies." Alca LeSeur, lone
Schultz, Leila Dodge, Mamie Mel
son, Vione Steege, and Virginia
Kells. They are prospecting rapidly.
THE LOYAL LASSIES GAVE A
surprise party on Mrs. Rotert, We'd
nesday, December LIST. A light re-
freshment was served. They spent
the evening in playing various
games.
MISS MARGARET BURG, THE
daughter of Mr.. andF Mrs. Peter
Burg Of Sank Centre and Herman
Suck Of Melrose were united in mar
rage at Minneapolis, Thursday
morning, December 2 at 1880 at st.
Lawrence church. Rev. Allard Off
eating.
The happy couple arrived IN Sank
Centre Thursday evening and after
a short visit with relatives and
friends in this city and Melrose they
will leave for Minneapolis where they
will make their home.
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING
took place at the home of the brides
parents Wednesday, Nov. 24th, at
high noon, when Miss Nina p. Kraft
and Mr.. Fay L. Beidleman were I'M
tied in marriage.
The marriage vows were spoken
Ia the presence Of the immediate
vi
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Don't miss hearing r. H. >Hender-
shott at the Armory Monday even
ing. Tickets 80 cents. Children Is
cents.-adv.
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The Churches
Methodist Episcopal

Methodist Episcopal
Carl Axel Anderson, Pastor
The pastor will preach both morn
ing and evening. All the usual SER
vices at the usual hours.
Zion Lutheran Church
Rev. ]. A. Stein, Pastor
Services Sunday 10 a. m. in the
English language. Sunday school at
11:30. In the evening at 7:30 there
will be an illustrated lecture on the
Christmas story, illustrating espec-
tally those parts from the life Of
Christ, which our children will pre-
pare for Christmas eve program. No
admission, but a collection will be
taken. Come and bring your chill
dren. Everybody always welcome at
all Of our services.
We have two. English services
ach month. Confirmation reading 8
times each week. Bible class each
week.
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Congregational Cnurcn.
Zion Lutheran Church
Rev. ]. A. Stein. Pastor

Rev. G. S. Sparkes, Pastor.
eff any Minister of God in any
church can charm you away. from
your counter or desk and make you
feel even for one moment that the
universe is larger than you supposed
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-12-09

Gold Medal Flour, makes the best
bread, cake, and pastry. Sold at Al
bert Dahlem'
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Our Lady of the Angels Church

Seventh Day Adventist
Sabbath school 1850 a. m. and
Bible Study at II a. m. Saturday.
w. E. Coinforth, Leader
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it to be, if he can cause you even
for a moment to look up not down,
out and not in, if he can by appeal
or prayer bring you into commune
cation with God, even for moment,
go hear that man he is Gods APP
pointed. minister to your Soul"
/ Morning service and sermon at
1000. Sermon by the pastor. Sum
day school at 1880. Evening service
at 1880. At the evening service the
pastor will give the fifth lecture on
a Better America. The subject
this week win be "Has Socialism
been tried? Was it a success or
failure? This is an interesting
lecture showing how Socialism has
actually been tried out and with
what results. The lecture will be
illustrated by stereoptican slides
specially taken for the purpose. Ev-
erybody welcome.
St. PauPs Catholic Church
Rev. Anthony ART, Pastor
Sunday-Low Mass at 500 a. m;
High Mass at 1000 a. m; Vespers at
1880 p. IA.
g.
Our Lady of the Angels Church
Rev. John A. Fearon, Pastor ..
Sunday-Early Mass at 800 a. m;
High Mass, sermon and Benediction
of Blessed Sacrament at 1000 a. m.
m.
. .
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MISS HELEN ALLEN ENTER
tanned number of High School girls
at her home Tuesday evening. The
evening was pleasantly spent and a
delicious lunch was served.