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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27
WARDSBoRo.

Mrs. Ella Underwood is visiting in
Newfane.
Frank Cowdray is visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. F. Cutting.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bissell of Bos-
ton were in town last week.
DR.. Hopkinson, who spent last week
in Boston, has returned home.
II. w. Eddy of Newton, Mass is Wis
ting his sister, Mrs. NJ. s. johnson.
Mrs. Berton Brown called on her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Parsons,
Sunday.
Miss Mary Fletcher, who has been
working in Bratteboro, returned home
Tuesday. -.f
MIR. and Mrs. A.. L. Sprague of Bos-
ton are spending week at the Wards
boro House. ..pf...
A number of people from this place
attended the Eager auction in New
fame Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Fletcher visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Fetch
er, last week.
Mr.. Wood of Mt. Hermon, Mass,
will supply Sundays while Rev. a. j.
| Green is absent.
Rev. A. j. Green went Monday to
| Lynn, Mass, to visit friends. He will
sail Saturday for England.
Miss Louise Bssell, who has been
spending the summer at the Wardsbo-
no House. returned to Hampstead, L.
l., Wednesday.
Miss Hattie Smith returned to her
home in Springfield, Mass, and her un-
| n %a IN fin11 los
for a week s visit.
Miss Ruth Barry of Townshend is
visiting Mrs L. II. Sprague and Miss
Julia Sparkes of Townshend is visit
ing Miss Edith Kidder.
Mrs johnson. who has been visit
ing Mrs. Maria johnson and her daugh-
term law. Mrs. Harold johnson. re.
turned to New York Monday.
Mrs. Annie Newcomb, who has been
| visiting in Hinsdale, n. H., and Lud'
low and Springfield, Mass, this sum-
mer. returned home last week Thurs
| day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Andrews
and daughter and +. l.. Stetson and
friends of Greenfield. Mass, called at
G.. w. Briggs's and Mrs. Mary Wheel
or s Sunday.
Mrs. Ernest Knapp and daughter
Dorothy. who have been visiting her
mothcr-in- law. Mrs. Emma Knapp, re-
turned to her home in Washington, d
| c.. the first of the week.
District Deputy F. A. Dewitt and
Mrs Dewitt, of Newfane, visited Yer
mont Grange Tuesday evening. After
the meeting social hour was spent
| and refreshments were served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27
GREEN RIVER.

A. G. Gallup reached home Thursday
from a trip to Kansas City.
John Hall, James Abard, Arthur
Wordcn and Will Denison finished cut
ting and putting in Otis johnson $ hay
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Shaw returned
from Camp Devens and spent the week
end at the home of her father, A. G.
Gallup.
George Weatherhead spent week
with his family recently. Clinton Wal
lace and Mrs. Ruth Silk of Connect
cut also were visitors at Mrs. Weather
head s recently.
Recent guests at Myron Thompson y
were Mr.. and Mrs. II. M. burlington
| and daughter, Harriet, and Mr.. ant
Mrs. l.. M. Thompson of Greenfield
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27
EAST DOVER.

Merle Jones is confined to the house
by German measles. l.
Mr.. and Mrs. NIorehouse were in
Brattleboro Tuesday.
Howard Thayer of Brattleboro was a
guest at r. H. Pratt's Sunday ..
Mrs Rua Adams visited Mrs. Alice
johnson in South Newfane last week.
Matte Metcalf, nurse, is caring for
Mrs Kenneth Jones and infant daugh'
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Turner visited
relatives in Brattleboro a few days this
week.
Sherman L. Howe of Carthage, n. Y,
spent two weeks with relatives here re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Reed of Green
field. Mass, we're weekend guests at
Wilbur Stoves.
Mrs. Downs of Newfane visited her
uncle, Clark Staples, at Charles Ed
wards's Wednesday.
School began in the Methodist Episco-
pal church Monday. Miss Winnifred
Sherman is the teacher.
George Edwards and two sons of West
Townshend visited his brother, Charles
Edwards, Sunday and Monday.
Sherman Adams, who had been work
, ing in the White mountains, came Fri
day to visit his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. S. Sherman.
Miss Minnie Stowe of Wilmington and
Miss Elizabeth Morrison of Waverly,
Mass, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
bur Stowe from Friday to Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porter and four
children of Amherst, Mass, spent
| Thursday and Friday with Mr.. POrter's
| brother, William Porter. and family.
William Clinton of Hartford. Conn,
and Miss Nora Murphy of New York
are spending the week with Mr. Tin
toms parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Chm
| ton.
| Hazel Metcaf returned home Tuesday
after spending few days with her SIS
| ter. Mrs. Ralph Yeaw, in Brattleboro
| Mrs. Yeaw accompanied her home Tor d
few days visit.
| Miss Ruth Hale, who works at the
| Holsten-Friesian Office in Brattleboro
| is spendinp her vacation at her home
here after spending a few days last week
with relatives in Springfield, Mass
A GOOD game of baseball was PLAYED
horo Saturday between Grafton ant
East Dover, the score being 9 to 5 il
favor of Dover after 10 innings. Their
was good attendance and about SIT
was taken at the gate.
Miss Annie Brown and Jerry Foley re
turned home Monday from weeks
visit with relatives in Waterbury, Conn
They were accompanied home by An
drew. James, Bertha and Anna LcarN
who returned home Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27
Misses & Children's
Department

Odd Lot of Misses Black and Tan
Calf Oxfords, 'Trot-Moc" quality
Odd sizes. Values $3.50.
Clean Sweep Sale Price $3.9S
Same style as above in Children's
sizes, 7 to IL, Price $2.9S
Misses Oxfords and Pumps in pat
ent and black calf feathers, few tan
feathers in lot. Sizes IL 1-2 to 2.
Dressy and broad toe lasts. Values
$3.50,
Clean Sweep Sale Price $3.50
Same style as above in children's
sizes 8 1-2 to II, Price $2.9S
Misses Tan Play oxfords. Fibre
and leather soles. No heels. Sizes
IL 1-2 to 2. Value 1925,
Clean Sweep Sale Price $2.49
Same style as above in children IS
sizes 1-2 to IL, Price $2.19
Misses Tan Barefoot Sandals. No
heels, leather sole. Sizes IL IL to 3.
Value $500,
Clean Sweep Sale Price $2.19
Same style as above in children's
sizes 1-2 to IL, Price $1.S9
Misses Tan Play Oxfords, leather
sole, no heels. Sizes IL IL to 2.
Value 1925,
Clean Sweep Sale Price $1.9S
Same style as above in children
sizes 1-2 to IL, Price y go
Misses School Shoes for Fall made
of black calf, orthopedic last, one
half double sole. All sizes from
IL 1-2 to 2. Value S4.75,
Cean Sweep Sale Price $500
Children's School Shoes for Fall in
black calf, sensible last, one-half
double sole. All sizes 8 1-2 to IL.
Value $3.50,
Clean Sweep Sale Price $2.S3
School days will be here soon. Now
is your opportunity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27
SOUTH WARDSBORO.

Miss Alice Gould is working for Mrs.
Charles Shine.
A. V. Gibson has returned home from
New York city.
Miss Margot Williams and Mrs.
Helen Thorne of New York city were
guests of Mrs. A. " Gibson Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Gould and family
motored to Simonsville Sunday to visit
their daughter, Mrs. Royce Severance
and family.
Rev. Arthur J. Green has gone to
fsbtnd his vacation with his parents in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27

England. There will be no preaching
services until he returns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Barton and
daughter, Helen, and Mr.. and Mrs.
George La May and son, Harold, of
Whitehall, n. Y, were guests of MIR.
and Mrs Brazil Barton last week, re-
turning home Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27
Infants Department

Lot of Infants Mary-Jane Pumps,
first grade in black patent and calf
feathers. Sizes 5 to with spring
heels. Value 1925,
Clean Sweep Sale Price $3.50
Lot of Infants Black Calf Mary
Jane Pumps, low heel, ankle strap
Sizes to 8, spring heels. Value
1925,
Clean Sweep Sale Price $3.50
Lot of Infants Tan Play Oxfords,
fibre and leather soles, no heels. Siz-
es to 8. Value $500,
Clean Sweep Sale Price $1.9S
Lot of Infants Tan Play oxfords
and Tan Barefoot Sandals. Leather
soles, no heels. Sizes to 8. Value
$3.50, ..ss -fr .,
.. Clean Sweep Sale Price SLIGO
Lot of Infants Tan Play oxfoids,
leather sole, no heels. Sizes s to 8.
Value 1925,
Clean Sweep Sale Price $3.50
Infants School Shoes for Fall in
black calf leather, orthopedic last,
one-half double sole. All sizes 5 to
8, spring heels. Value $500,
Clean Sweep Sale Price $2.t0
BUY NOW AND SAVE ON
SCHOOL SHOES FOR FALL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27
HORSESHOE QUOT CONTEST.
New Feature at Valley Fair, in Which
Prizes of $50 Are ofered-open to
Grange Members.

A new feature at the Valley fair this
year will be horseshoe quot contest in
which $50 in prizes will be offered the
money to be divided into prizes of Sl5,
$40, and s. for the three leading teams.
The competition is open to the Oranges
of Cheshire county, n. H., Franklin
county, Mass, and Windham county,
each team consisting of two contestants
and two alternates. All names of the en-
tires should be mailed to ID. T.. Tasker
secretary of the Valley Fair association
not later than Oct. l and the contestants
are to report at the secretary's office at
II O'Clock tie first day of the fair. A ref
cree will be appointed by the president
of the fair association.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27

Barber became surety for him. Mrs.
Alexander McCulloch of Greenfield
came here and said she owned the car
but that Barbette had the privilege of
driving it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27

At the barbecue in Wilmington
Wednesday 1860 guests were regis
tered. About 525 dance tickets were
sold. Dancing was in, sections, with
about 100 in section.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27
Boys Department
Damaged-by Sale
of Boys First Quality
Shoes
NOW GOING ON

Opportunity to buy school
shoes at great savings. Wear
ing qualities have not been in
jured.
On display in North Window
DAMAGED BY WATER
Lot of Boys First Grade High
Shoes in black and tan leath-
ers, English and broad toe
lasts. Nearly all sizes in the
lot to select from, 2 IL to 6.
Values $3.50 to $3.50,
Special Sale Price $3.50
Lot of Youths First Grade
Shoes, dress and play shoes in
Guided, black and tan feathers.
Sizes l to 2. Value $500 to
$500, -,
Special Sale Price 1928
Lot of Littlemen's First Grade
Shoes, dress and play styles,
black and tan feathers. Nearly
all sizes from 9 to Is IL. Val
lie $3.50 to $3.50,
Special Sale Price 1888
SCHOOL DAYS ARE NEAR
AT HAND
Select your Boys footwear for
Fall wear now, at great saw
ings. MANY pairs show signs
of only slight wetting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27

The butter tub and box factory of
George A. Thayer of Lincoln has been
sold to Fred p. Noys & Co., of Lisbon
n. III. This transaction includes 1926
acres of timber land, manufacturing es-
Enlistment, storehouses, gas plant,
which provides lights for the town.
horses, automobile truck, and home. The
Fred p. Noys & Co. will continue the
manufacture of butter tubs and boxes
with the addition of bobbin business
This will necessitate enlarging the pres
ent buildipg to twice its size, and an in
crease in power, which will be met by
the installation of 10Ohorsepower
steam engine. The number on the pay
roll will be increased at least 25 hands,
both men AMI women.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27
DIVORCE DOCKET GROWING.
Six More Petitions Filed in County
Clerks Office from Various Parts Of
Windham County.

Divorce petitions are filling up the
docket for the September term OF the
Windham county court. Six have been
filed in the county clerks office in the
past few days.
Mrs, Iolantha Turner of Grafton sues
for divorce from Lindsey Turner on the
ground of intolerable severity and re-
fusal to support. Turner, who is colored,
sued Harry Farnsworth a former con.
stable, last year on the charge of aliena-
ton of affections, but the case was with
drawn lust as it was about to be tried,
A suit brought by Farnsworth against
Turner alleging malicious prosecution is
now pending.
Carol G. Bingham of Rockingham sues
for divorce from Lettie l.. MILLER Bing'
ham, now of Worcester, Mass, on the
charge of deserton in April, 1917, and in
tolerable severity. They were married
Nov. %, 1898, in Lebanon, n. H., and
have lived in Ludlow, Chester and Rock
ingham.
Allie NJ. Brown of Brattleboro seeks
divorce from Fred J. Brown on the
ground of intolerable severity in 1905,
neglect and refusal to support. Mrs.
Brown, who is working in the telephone
office in Newfane, was Allie NJ. Graves.
She married Brown in Alstead, n. H.,
Feb. %, 1904. They lived at Andover,
Londonderry and Brattleboro. She asks
for the custody of one minor child and
for temporary alimony and Judge Harric
b. Chase has ordered that hearing be
held in the county clerks office Aug %.
Morton p. Benson of Brattleboro asks
for decree of divorce from Inez J. bur
bee) Benson, formerly of Winhall, for in
tolerable severity. They were married
in Londonderry Feb. 27, 1887, and lived
together until Oct. |, 1917.
Carl i. Bryant of Rockingham charges
a statutory offensc and desertion in May,
1915, against Grace NJ. (Small Bryant,
formerly of Charlestown, n. H.. whom he
married May Z, 1914.
Alice p. MILLER Moultrup of Brattle-
boro seeks divorce from Frank H. Moul-
trup, whom she states is not in the state.
She charges desertion in November, 1918.
They were married in Hartford, Conn,
May 3, 1909, and have lived in New
Britain, Brattleboro and Londonderry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27

The Mass-book used in Iceland has
been revised, and everything suggesting
woman's infcriority to man has been
omitted ,uu.. ..,,. .e-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27

London has banking institution con,
trolcd and managed by women and with
a clientage confined exclusively to wo-
meh q
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27

Women's High Grade Pumps
and Oxfords including entire
remaining stock. All wanted
styles and feathers. Values
$500 to $500. All welt soles,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$7.9s
Big Assortment of Women's
Smart Styles in Oxfords and
Pumps. All welt soles, variety
of feathers. Values 5000 to
$1,000,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$5.9S
Odd Lot of Women's Oxfords,
patent and kid feathers, odd
pairs. Splendid bargains. Low
and high heels. Values from
$3.50 to $1,000,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$4.9S
Women's Oxfords, Pumps and
3-Eyelet Ties, white canvas
and patent, calf and kid leath-
crs. Splendid variety to choose
from. Values from $3.50 to
$3.50,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$3.9S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27
Mems Department

Mems Work Shoes, army last,
tan leather, good weight sole.
All sizes. Value $3.50,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$3.47
Odd Lot of Mems Work
Shoes. Mostly sample sizes.
No large sizes in the lot. Val
ues $500,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$2.9s
Mems Good Quality Tennis
Shoes. White canvas, white
rubber soles, leather inner
soles. Odd sizes. Value $2,75
Clean Sweep Sale Price ,.,
.o.D,~@ ..' $1.39
.'. D'o. .''." .r
Odd sizes in Boys same style.
Mems Fine Grade Work
Shoes, army last, welt sole.
Very durable and comfortable.
Good assortment of sizes. Val
NC $1,000,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$5.9S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27
Women's Department

Odd Lot of Women's Oxfords
and Pumps in large sizes only.
Black patent, kid and dark tan
feathers. Dressy models. Val
ues $3.50 to $3.50,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
~ S2.9s
Odd Lot of Women's Oxfords
and Pumps. Small sizes only.
Mostly black and tan kid leath-
ers. Values $3.50 to $1,000,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$1.9S
Women's White Canvas Shoes
and Pumps. Large variety to
choose from. Low and high
heels. Good assortment of
sizes. Values $500 and $3.50,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$3.50
Odd Lot of Women's Pumps
and Oxfords for small feet.
Sizes 2 IL and only. Black
and tan feathers. Values $3.50
to $3.50,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1920-08-27

Entire Stock of Our Mems
High Grade Low Shoes. All
wanted styles and feathers in
cluded. Values $3.50 to
$14.00,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$9.9S
Odd Lot of Mems Oxfords,
mostly black feathers. Odd
sizes. Splendid bargains. Val
ues $3.50,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
$4.9S
poe O..
Mems Ground IiGripper Ok
fords. Discontinued lines in
fine black calf leather. Odd
sizes. Present value $l1.o0,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
-, $5.9S
Mems High Shoes made .of,
medium weight dark tan calf
leather. . Medium and narrow
lasts. All sizes, Value $3.50,
d, Clean Sweep Sale Price
$5.9S
Odd Lot of Mems Fine Made
High Shoes. Medium weight
Black and tan feathers, welt
soles. Values $1,000 to $14.00,
Clean Sweep Sale Price
sos
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-14
GRADUATING CLASS
ATTENDS CHURCH
DR.. b. +. Parker breaches the
Baccalaureate Sermon
Sunday Evening.
Notwithstanding

Notwithstanding the excessive
heat. the Methodist Episcopal
church was crowded at the eve
ning's bacCalaureate service sun
day. The graduating class Of the
high school occupied front pews in
the center OF the edifice. Rev. J. A.
Burnett presided and DR.. y. r.
Parker. minister Of the chairch.
preached the bacCalaureate sermon,
his ubject being The Drama Of the
Soul" other ministers taking part
IN the services were Rev. c. W. IT,
tus and Rev. J IT, Evans. Special
music, including q violin solo by
Mrs Violet Shy Parks. and vocal Sc
lection by a quartet composed OF
Miss Hazel Harris, Mrs. Elizabeth
Kraus BiCkel. Arthur Hakes and
Otto Kelley. added TO the interest
Of the occasion.
The sermon. splendid effort.
was based on the temptation OF
Jesus in the wilderness Designat-
ing the eighteen unrecorded years
before this event as the Masters
school years In which lie was thor
Oughly prepared for His life work.
the minister said that the tempta-
tion IS described by Luke was a
hgura tive description of Spirit
ual experience through which all
must pass who live TO any purpose
in the world The desert. mountain
and temple stand in every path and
character and destiny depend upon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-14
MIKEL FAMILY HAS
ANNUAL REUNION
Eleven Children, 68 Grand.
children, 90 Great-Grand-
children Present.

One hundred and seventy-five
members OF the Mikel family held
their 25th annual family reunion at
the Mikel homestead Madison twp,
four miles west of Wakarusa Sun
day. Mrs. Matilda Mikel, who will
attain her 18th birthday Tuesday.
was happy in the presence Of II
children, IS grandchildren aid 60
great grandchildren. besides numer-
Gus Representatives of different
branches of the family who came
from South Bend. Mishawaka. Elk
hart. Bremen, Walkerton, Wyatt.
Nappanee. Goshen. Bourbon, Aetna
Green. Plymouth. Marcellus. Mich.
and other parts of the country Mr..
and Mrs. John Martin and family,
guests. The sons and daughters OF
Mrs. Mikel present were: Rebecca
A. Charles c., Lucele, Mary II. l..
Alvin c. Emeline, Laura j., Joseph
NJ. Clara F.. Alice F.. and Dora A.
All of these live within easy dis
lance of the old homestead Mrs.
Milkei was the oldest person present.
and the youngest We're three-week
old twins, son and daughter Of Ran
som and Galley Holderead.
a bountiful dinner was served
under the shade trees adjoining the
home after which program of
exercises was featured. Rev. w. j.
Huffman delivered an address eulO-
CYSTIC of the family. mentioning in
particular the head of the family.
Mrs. Matilda Mikel. Music and
readings were also on the program.
The election of officers resulted as
follows: President, Alvin Mikel;
vice-president. ]. r. Mikel; secre-
tary-treasurer, Della Lichletner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-14
NEWS OF MISHAWAKA
-7fnussaOice I20 Way Afhouaka 10

the choices We make at these
points.
Education is a Power.
Young ladies and gentlemen, you
will have your first encounter with
the prince Of darkness in a battle
20 keep your Ideals in the pressure
OF the physical demands of this
materialistic age. Your education -
a power 10 make bread. The forces
Of trained mind are marketable
commodities. II you are not con-
scious OF increased earning capac-
ity as a result Of your training IN
the Iublic schools you have missed
something vital. IL has been said
by educational authorities that
every hundred dollars spent on
higher education yields in the ag
gregate about 1000 percent on the
investment. This is not true along
all lines OF work. A member Of the
nod carriers union may receive
more than university trained
teacher On the whole. however.
the statement is true. The chances
for financial success OF the eiucat-
ed man are far greater than the
uneducated. The schools are more
and more relating themselves to the
task OF making bread. / thought Of
this the other night while inspect
ing the exhibit Of our public
schools. Art posters of commercial
value, well made dresses and attrac-
tive millinery. mechanical drawings,
well cooked foods. artistic printing,
stenOgraphy and typewriting as the
result of a years work are far re-
moved from the old last days of
school when your forbears with
fear and trembling displayed their
learning by reciting 'Curfew Shall
Not Ring Tonight and delivering
orations on Whittier Are We Drift
ing or How Far That Little Can
die Throws It's Beams
Vocational Training.
Il am glad for the new way in
which the schools are relating