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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

At the store of Oscar Smith in the
Bolster Block, No 337 North Main ST.,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
WANTED TO BUY

NOTICE. will buy all kinds of livestock
every Saturday at Waitsfeld and More
town for G. c. Abbott when YOU have
something to sell call Watsfeld 1912, H.
w. McAlister 201t6
WANTED TO BUY-Subject to test thirty
new mich cows and nearby springers.
Guernseys and Holsteins, must be OF extra
quality and in good condition; John F. Ben.
ianin, Barre. phone i05-R 2o6H
WANTED TO BUY-Live poultry; apply 70
T.. r. Perry. rhone 3sb-W. 1901
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

As / cannot care for my stock and
wish to meet some obligations Will
sell at auction on
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
ESTATE OF GEORGE DAY.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the honorable probate court for the district
examine. and adjust the claims and demands
of all persons against the estate of George
Day late Of City of Barre. in said
district, deceased. and all claims exhibited
In offset thereto. hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the
office Of the Tilden Shoe Co.. in the City
OF Barre, in said district. on the 25th day
of November and 9Th day of April next
from 3 o'clock a. M, until 8 o'clock p. M,
on each Of said days and that six months
from the 18th day OF October. A. ID. 1920.
is the time limited by said court for said
creditors TO present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at City Of Barre this 3rd day OF
November. A. ID. 1920.
ARTHUR c. TILDEN,
GEO. MITCH Commissioners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
Notice.

| will be at what is known as NJ. r.
Cutters harness shop in East Barre
this week to receive all taxes now due.
After this week, cost of collection add
ed. Also at same place will dispose
of my supply of beef and pork in
large quantities at low prices.
w. E. Bixby, town clerk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
LIVE STOCK FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A few good cows, recently
freshened also two registered Holstein
bull calves, II and months old, all tuber.
eulin tested; A. Farquhar, East Hill. 2osu
FOR LE--Five-weeks- old pigs, extra nice !;
nhone 8a4-6. w. e. Sanborn. PORTS
FOR SALE-Pigs and shoats. all sizes, also
pair working oxen, weight about 5000 lbs,
also fresh cows and springers, one regis
tered Jersey COW, Just fresh; b. +. Davis.
J'row HILL 2O6t6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
Coughs and Colds
CatarTh, Group, Sore Throat Banished
BY Hyomei.

The germs of catarrh do not exist IN
the same atmosphere with antiseptc
Hyomei pronounce it Hgh-o-mel.
Breathe Hyomei and relief from catarrh'
coughs sore throat or cold will come IN
two minutes.
Breathe Hyomei and that stomach strain
ing hawking in the morning will quickly
disappear.
Breathe Hyonlsa and kill the catarrh
germs heal the infamcd membrane, stop
the discharge of mucous and prevent crusts
from forming in the nose
Breathe Hyonei for few minutes each
day and rid yourself OF contemplate
catarrh.
Breathe Hyomai-give it faithful tr1ai
and then. II you are not satisfied, you can
have your money back.
Hyomei is sold by Red Cross Pharmacy
and druggists everywhere.--Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
WANTED
HOUSES TO RENT

no RENT Downstairs tenement % SIX
rooms. shed. all modern. GOOD repair. az
l5i North Main street 2oat
To RFNT-Suasn Tenement on Upper Hi
street. IN good condition. inquire Of Mrs..
Frit- jackson tosu
TO RFNT-Six-rocrn Tenement. al noiern
cquvenisncss. inquire 81 ~ Park 81.
phone i74-W. 1851
10 RFST-upatairs tenement 81 - East
st-~rt rent gfz. g. I. Woodwor1h AZ
csady Kitch-z. rboos i'm. lIsH
10 kFNr-Store On Pezri street, near Main.
n Rsrre- VI. rrci lcosticn Apply =
A b Carter. Nrr. BUcu Theatre iss1
TO RENTLTsnsrsnt At a. Msrchanf str-st.
also fo1r tene-erts - Niley street. al m
CO. W. Nam. So Well-axton strs@ s1se
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
For Itching Eczema,
Old Sores and Piles

Il guarantee my ointment. says Peter
son OF Buffalo, TO cure eczema; to stop
the itching at once and any reliable drug
gist will cheerfully refund your money II
PETERSoN'S OINTMENT doesn't dosevery-
thing say IL will do"
William A. Csriey of Franklin, N, Y, y
surely a wise man. He writes; II used
PETERSoN'S OINTMENT on little boy
suffering terribly with eczema. II did the
work"
Then there Us Alex. Louttel, n brave fire
man of Buffalo. who rs glad to write as
follows 81 had an old sore on my leg for
many years The best doctors failed
PETERSoN'S OINTMENT entirely healed
the sore quickly" And from over in Can
ada comes a letter from A. Blockeby, stat
ing: "The best thing / ever hit for itching
niles is PETERSON'S OINTMENT" A big
box for 3b cents. Mail orders filed by
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc, uBfalo, N. Y
Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
would a Short Term Policy

Would Short Ierm FUIlcy
help your We have low priced policies
which may be exchanged for perma.
nent coverage without another medical
examination. Ask for information. Ma
tional Life ms. Co. VT. (Mutuall. 5.
S. Ballard, general agent, Rialto block,
Montpelier, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

ORANGE STREET HOUSE with all the
eonveniences, hardwood floors, etc. Lot is
large and fine location, spring water, good
porch: a good chance at $4,000. Ready for
immediate occupancy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
ABOUT THE STATE
Happenings of Interest from
Different Sections.

NINETEEN weddings took place in DC
tobsr in st. Adams.
The Elks of st. Johnsbury cleared
b4O0 on their presentation of Honey
moon Lane" last week.
A big buck deer, very lame in one
foreleg, was seen for some time IN
Townshend one day recently.
Mrs. Lucreta Green is dead at Pitts
field at the age of 80 years. She had
lived at Mendon and pittsfield all her
lie.
Rev. ]. W. Crippen last Sunday ten
dered his resignation as pastor OF
the Community church in Putney, to
take effect in six weeks.
Rutland's new armory is expected TO
be completed in time for an opening
Feb. |. A large military ball will be
the first gathering there.
VA new Ford touring car owned and
driven by John Stacola of West Rut-
land ran over an embankment Sunday
night and was damaged beyond re-
pair.
Henry Minor badly lacerated one
hand Wednesday when it was caught
between the belt and cone of a ma
chine on which he was working in the
Central Vermont railway shops in st.
Adams.
A bird thought to be guilemot, a
species of aux that inhabits the shores
Of the Arctic ocean, met death in Nor
risville during the storm of Tuesday
night 1t was found on sidewalk
there the next morning.
Mrs. Adelia Boynton celebrated her
Dist birthday anniversary at the home
of her son, c. FL. Slocum, in Morris
willie Monday, when 40 people called to
Voffer their fluctuations. Mrs. Boynton
ID in possession of all her faculties, has
cheeks as red as a girl and eyes as
bright and enjoyed to the utmost the
event.
Tuesdays snow and sleet storm did
considerable damage in Rutland and
vicinity. Whole sections of trolley and
telephone poles went down in some
places, so heavily were they laden with
ice The Rutland Poultney. trolley cars
were able to go only part of their
route and the telephone company had
$50 local telephones out of order and
100 wires, including % on toll lines,
were down.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
Three Lines for 25c

The Times will publish Wants; LIST sna
Found. For Sale. To Let. etc; short au' e.
twenty-five cents for the first insertion an'
ten cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
MALE AND FEMALE HELP

HELP WANTED Young men and women to
take positions as attendants at the YER
mont State Hospital for the Insane at Wa
terbury TO those who desire. opportunity
offered to attend nurses training course !;
apply at Hospital, Waterbury. VT left
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
The Most Appreciated Christmas Present
You Can GiW

Everyone likes music why not give okeh
phonograph records for Xmas. They are a
nsvsr-ending source Of enjoyment
It's so easy to drop postal for complete
catalogue OF the wonderful new oKeh rec
orts, make your selection send your order
records delivered to your door postpaid
your Xmas shopping is over.
All OKeh records are ten-inch double disc
and sell for 800 each. Latest song and
dance hits all the old favorites some
thing to please everyone. Better send to-
day before the Xmas rush starts we'll tell
you all about our direct by mail service
and free monthly bulletin Of new records
full sized package of wonderful new
needles free with your first order.
MUSICAL PRODUCTS so.
I42B Berkeley ST. Boston, Mass
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
MISCELLANEOUS

DANCING CLASSES STARTED NOW
1rin anyfi-ne- private Instructton 10 A.
ro-.nsri. cal 81 iT2 Main struet phco.
lssN Isstf
GENERAL AND LONG DISTANCE TRuCK-
FgG-Ai.o eouirpei - take rsrti-ss cal
fes-N itgf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
HOUSES For SALE

FOR SALE--I viii sell my house on East
Hill, one mile from Barre City, good
steam heat, newly finished inside and out,
large enough for two families, good spring
water, also large barn and five stalls, to-
gether with from one TO 20 acres of land as
desired, would sell the entire farm at low
figure; H. B. Partridge, R. d l, Barre.
phone SOAR. 206t6'
FOR SALE-The Fenwick place. one and a
half miles from Barre post office. AZ acres
land, keeps 10 cows and two horses, good
vegetable farm, good house and barns, best
Of spring water; price $4,000. including
some Of the farming tools: T. II. Gave. Ad-
ministrator. Barre l22tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
The Real Estate
Market

We again urge the Importance of buyins
now Below are few which we especially
recommend.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

FILL STREET EXTENSION house with
bar, and large parcel Of land. Can be
used for two families and il now rented
at 81 90 per month. VIII sell fos si,s50.o0.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

= Nineteen weddings took place in Dc
tpber in st. Adams.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

A big buck deer, very lame in one
foreleg, was seen for some time IN
Townshend one day recently.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

Al cit -uo per UtohtDs VII eeii i~s sAsooV'S"s
HOUSE AND LOT ON BROOK STREET
for 1880. Would cost nearly double TO
build at this time.
AS AN INVESTMENT AND HOME conn
bined we can offer you good Involvement
house with large extra lot on Maple avenue
There are nine rooms, two baths, lights.
etc hne chance for one 70 occupy one
side and rent the other for from sl4.00 to
$500 per month.
NEAR SUMNER STREET we are al
lowed 70 offer a double house. divided IN
the center, six rooms on each side: both
tenements have lights, bath. etc. good
porches always rented at $1,000 each. VIII
sell for $4,000 and II sod within a few days
will include a valuable lot Summer
street orth s1.00. Better look this over
at once.
A REAL TRADE in hose. henhouse
and large parcel Of land near John street
The owner lives in another state and ofer
same for only $1,000.
FARMS: We have the kind that assures
one OF good income and some which can
be exchanged for city property. Call in and
talk II over. Now is a good time TO look
around.
THE d. A. PERRY
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

The Elks of st. Johnsbury cleared
b4O0 on their presentation OF Honey
moon Lane" last week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

FOR SALE-old established business in
town near Barre, fruit confectionery,
tobacco. ice cream. newgpaners. etc ali
cash trade. sell for inventory about 1900 !;
address Store" Barre Daily Times Office
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

HOUSE AND LOT ON BROOK STREET
for $500. Would cost nearly double Il
build at this time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

fUH SALE-We stilI have a Few more
purebred rabbits for sale, will exchange
Tor poultry, hens or chickens Wendell G.
Lane Rabbit Co., 38 Highland Ave, phone
l6I-W. 5netas
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

FOR SALE-Crawford and Glenwood cook
stoves and coal and wood heaters, also
furniture; Abram Fine, 46 Maple Ave.
2Oat6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19
HELP WANTED-MALE

MAN WANTED TO DRIVE DELIVERY
team-Apply Holmes Bakery. 2osts'
-FOUR MEN WANTED-To Gu. logs. good
board and good pay: r. J. Miller,
Kicker Mills, VT. 20sti2
WANTED-F Four men TO chop in woods : III.
l.. Douglas. Barre. phone 307-i4 costs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

fOh SAL.E-Set Of computing scales coffee
mill oil tank with pump. and 75-light
capacity Acetylene generator with a guam
tity OF piping and fixtures, all in first class
Calais, VT. 2l0tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

FOR SALE-Two coal heaters, one Glen.
wood chunk stove and one Quaker range !:
Mash-Allen Co 2litf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

cLAPBoARDs FOR sALE-Ail sizes
Comolli & Co. 1sTH
FOR SALE "A preparation for cleaning
granite and marble monuments brightens
up the lettering and makes the whole monu-
ment iookNclean and new guaranteed; prices
on application; James Sullivan, ia Park
street, Barre. VT 5st
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

Mrs. Lucretia Green is dead at Pitts
field at the age of 93 years. She had
lived at Mendon and Pittsfield all her
life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

FOR SALE-W Water motor washing machine.
with attached wringer,- good working
order; lo9 Orange St.. or call 7o4-x. 210t3s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

GREENHOUSE FOR SALE. 1sx45. glass
l0xi4. cheap IL taken at once Cl1rence
Moulton' r. +. D. 8. Barre. phone 2l4-w.
anStf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

FOR sALE--Pumpkins, Hubbard Squash,
-, carrots and Pop Corn. prices right; A.
w. Clark, phone 236-Y. 2ilt4
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

CIDEK-We sell you the apples and can
get them made into cider, S2-gaIlon lots,
4oc per gallon 50-gallon lots, 38c per gall
lon; call early. mill closes next week, re-
bate back on barrels; Frank Bailey. 205tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-19

FOR SALE Portable steam sawmil in good
:, condition; j. II. Manchester, Randolph
Vermont. 2iits
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-09
EpIToME OF SPEECHES
DELIVERED AT JACKSON
DINNER LAST EVENING

The gist of the speeches made at
the Jackson Day Banquet in Wash
ington last night might easily be
epitomized in this fashion:
Senator Pomerene-Rat:fy the
treaty with or without reserva-
tons.
Former Secretary McAdOo-An
arraignment OF Republican admin
is;ratlon, but no expression about
the league
Secretary Daniels-Mr Bryan is
entitled to credit for the League Of
Nations treaty, because his peace
investigation conventions were the
ground work for it.
Senator Hitchcock Honorable
compromise on the league question
or a finish fight.
Senator Owen-Imediate ratifi-
cation and proceed with recon
s;ruction legislation
Chairman Cummings "Inevi-
table impulses" are carrying the
Democratic party each day nearer
and nearer 20 victory"
Governor Cornwell. OF West VIZ
ginia american institutions are
in danger OF being overthrown by
the unchecked growth OF "a labor
autocracy."
Nice-Cha.rman KreIaer We
accept the guage of battle"
Governor Cox. of Ohio THE
Old Guard is in control OF the party
Republican,, which It weil-nigh
wrecked by It's greed
Acknowledgement Palmer The
war will not be over in fact until
the issues. which it has raised, are
passed upon by the great Court Of
Appeals in America and the judg-
ment of the people is entered
Former Ambassador Gerard
"The country demands that both
sides get together, that a com
promise be made and peace given
to the world
Former Speaker Clark Demo-
cratic accomplishments during the
last SIX years enti,le the party ito
long lease Of power"
Mrs Olescn Suffrage workers
had asked the Republicans for the
ballot ever since the Civil War, bnt
could not get it until the Demo
Gratis came into power.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-09
CIRCLE OF
SAINT MARY'S PARISH
TO GIVE 3-ACT COMEDY

The Advisory Council of st. Mary $
Dramatic Circle held meeting on
Wednesday night at ST. Mary's Hall
The council is composed OF the Rev
Father Toohey. rector; Miss Josephine
Riordan. Mrs. George Abram Moss, Mr..
Henry Francis Sturdy, Mr. Banks, VIII
liam II. Wilson and William W. Nc
Williams.
The dramatic committee, OF which
Miss Josephine iRordan is chairman.
have decided to give play. three-act
comedy drama, on March II al ST
Marys Hall The play chosen Is en-
titled my Irish Rose" The cast OF
characters has not yet been settled
upon.
The Rev Father Heen1n will act as
coach and Miss Katherine Walton will
be stage directress. with William II.
Wilson, stage manager. assisted by
Walter Smith and William Small.
Mrs. Abram Moss was chosen pub
licity chairman and will be assisted on
her committee by Miss Josephine Rior-
dan and Henry F. Sturdy
The Dramatic Club of ST. Mary's is
making splendid progress. and At will
be remembered gave most successful
play some few months ago, the par
Elephants acquitting themselves with
great credit
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-09
PRINCE EUIWHA OF
KOREA WAS KIDNAPPED

Correspondence Associated Press.)
Seoul, Korea. Dee. , Prince Euiwha
OF Korea. who recently was arrested
by the japanese as he was crossing
the Manchurian border, did not at
tempt to escape from Korea. bat was
kidnapped by Korean revolutionists
who were taking him 10 Shanghai. ac-
coTding to the japanese official version
of the incident.
The Prince, who formerly was re-
ported 20 be engaged to an American
girl. has since his capture been con
fined to his palace at Seoul, while the
government deliherated upon the stems
to he taken against him II was first
believed that he had attempted TO es-
cape
The story reads like a court CON
spiracy of medieval Korea or China
The Prince had been closely watched
by the japanese, who suspected him o.
favoring Korean independence The
japanese said that he was lured to an
empty house by members of a secret
organization known as the Dai Tong
Dan. There he was confronted by 10
armed Koreans, who compelled him to
start for Shanghai with them The
leader Of the band OF kidnappers, the
japanese say, was Zen Kyo. a we'll
known independence leader
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-09
AT THE PAEACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY

The Lady OF the Dug out" now
showing at the Palace theatre. has for
its star no less a celebrity than Al
Jennings, the former bandit. who once
ran for the Governorship of Oklahoma
His earnest personality. as shown in
the picture. makes one think he might
have been a very good Governor The
story OF the picture is an occurrence
in the life of Jennings and his brother.
Frank. during their outlaw days. Ii is
a beautiful story of kindness al we'll as
an exciting adventure picture.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-09
SECRETARY DANIELS
EULOGIzES BRYAN

William Jennings Bryan was given
credit by Secretary Daniels for laying
the foundations OF the League of Ma
tons covenant, through the arf itra-
ton treaties negotiated by him "a
Secretary of State
In view OF the published reports
that the three times nominee of the
Democrats for the Presidency again
aspired to lead the party in the cam
paign. Mr. Daniels Statement created
one of the most interesting moments o
the Jackson Day dinner last night
The Naval Secretary's address hat
proceeded without special incident
with applause for recital of Demo
cratic achievements and ripples OF
amusement at the vigorous sallies al
the opposition. until he began to dis
cuss the war and its results.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-09
At THE THEATRES
AT THE REPUBLIC TONIGHT

When Pendleton Gray met Mavis
Hawn, the Kentucky mountain girl, nc
was constrained to- scoff at her He
didn't realize that ten years later the
same Mavis, shining under the bril-
iancy of education, would break his
heart. This is one Of the situations In
Hearts O. The Hills adapted from
the story of John Fox, Jr., and IL
which Mary Pickford makes her latee
appearance in the Republic theltr,
Friday and Saturday.
AS Mavis Hawn, Miss Pickford takes
the role Of a girl whose father ha
been killed by an unidentified noun
taineer and whose mother is on the
verge of re-marrying. Mavis opposes
the marriage for she believes that the
sutton merely wants to wed her mother
in order to get possession OF valuable
coal lands owned by the Hawns.
Oddly, Mavis is in love with the son
of the widower. who is counting hel
mother. Both Mavis and young Jason
Honeycutt are displeased with the life
they have been leading and they plan
to marry when they are Of sufficient
age. Other influences enter their lives
however, and they separate in going Il
different schools.
They return to their mountain
homes in time to find that their par
ents marriage has been terrible mis-
take. Widow -Hawn is frail and veal
under the cruel treatment of the rough
Steve Honeycutt and she sOrely re
grets the marriage. Mavis and JasoI
arrive at the home of their unhapp!
parents to hear the Widow Hawl
i threaten to disclose the fact that Stew
Honeycutt killed Mavis' father.
{ Enraged the elder Honeycutt make
ready to choke Widow Hawn to dealt
when the rifles of Mayis and Jason ar
I brought into action. Then a mos
; pleasing incident in the story take
place.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-09
Bathing Baby

Rememl er that the time baby i
most susceptible to colds is when he
has come right out of a bath The
pores are open and his body is warm
and glowing For this reason th'
best time to give baby bath is just
before his evening meal, after which
he Immediately retircs, or in the
morning just before a nap Have ev-
erything ready so that as soon as he
is thorugh his hath he may Re fe(
and put to / ed. so that it will not be
necessary to let him remain exposed
before being tucked away in slum-
Der.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-09
MRS. T. c. BROOKE DIES
AT WASHINGTON HOME


Mrs. Florence Contee Brooke, wife of
the late T. Blake Brooke, of Prince
Georges county, died suddenly at her
apartment in the Portner, Washington
Tuesday night in the seventy eighth
year of her age.
Funeral services were held at one
O'Clock this afternoon at ST Barnabas'
Episcopal Church, prince Georges
county, Md, and interment was in
the cemetery of the church.
Mrs. Brooke was the oldest daughter
of Lieut.. John Contee and Mary Her
bert Joliffe Contee. Her father was
Commodore Perry's flag officer in the
naval expedition that resulted in open
ing the ports of Japan to ships of the