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favorite places, but nowhere did no
find so much as a trace of little Mrs.
Peter. BY this time he was sure that
the worst had happened. He forgot
all his guilty feelings. He had Just
one thought and that was to find Mrs.
Peter And so he rushed about through
the dear Old Briar-patch in quite a
crazy way.
All of a sudden in part of the
dear Old Briar-patch which Peter and
Mrs. Peter seldom used, Mrs. Peter
stepped out from behind bramble-
bush. At sight of her all Peters wor-
rles left him. 1t was such a relief to
see her that he felt quite willing to
listen to all the sharp things she would
say. But little Mrs. Peter didn't say
any sharp things. She didn't even NIX
him where he had been. Her eyes were
shining with the softest, loveliest light
in the world. "Oh, Peter" she cried.
"Oh, Peter! I've got something to
show you, but don't make a bit OK
noise. Don't make the teeniest. ween;.
est bit of noise. Wait here inst n
minute, and then III show you what
I've got"
Peter sat down and binked. What
did this mean? Mrs. Peter was verv
mysterious; he simply didn't under
stand her at all.
Copyright. lsgb. by T. w. Burgess,
The next story: Little Mrs. Peter,s
Surprise"
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WASHINGTON. July 20.-Pressure ts
generally low over the interior districts
west OF the Rocky Mountains and mod
erately nigh to the eastward.
lhunder showers centered in the south
Atlantic and Gulf states, and there were
also local thunder showers in the North
west. New Mexico and extreme western
Texas. but no other precipitation of con
sequence - N0'i-
High temperatures continue over tho
western half of the country, while over the
eastern half they moderate for the
season. "
Local thunder showers will continue
wednesday and Thursday in the south AZ
lantic and east Gulf states while from the
lake region and the Ohio Valley eastward
fair weather will prevail.
1t VIII be slightly warmer Wednesday in
the Ohio Valley. All
District Forecasts.-Eastern New York.
Fair to-day and probably tomorrow
Western Pennsylvania and Western Na,r
York-Generally fair to-day and tomor
row; no decided temperature change
Southern New England-Fair TO-DAY and
probably Tomorrow; little change In tenn,
perature.
Northern New England-Fair TODAY md
Tomorrow; slightly cooler to-day on enst
err Maine coast.
New Jersey. Delaware and ra,terr
Pennsylvania-Eairt to-day and to-rnorrow.
little change In temperature
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WOn1en'S neW
Midsummer
GOU7lS

Afternoon and evening
gowns for midsummer
wear must be chosen with
a certain amount of fore
thought for the early Au-
tulnn. The clever woman
chooses the frock that she
may wear far into the sea-
son, until she decides upon
what Autumn modes best
become her.
New midsummer frocks are
arriving in the Gown Salon
every day-lovely things Of
fragile materials and also of
cloth for afternoon and street
wear in town.
A dinner frock of black silk
lace is made over a charmeuse
under-dress. The girdle is Of
jet. Price sos.
Of beige crepe meteor, with
an overlook of black silk lace
and tulle, is another lovely
frock, suitable for dinner and
afternoon wear; $210.
A midnight blue frock of
charmeuse and tulle is clabo-
rately beaded with delicate
vines and Persian motifs in
green and rose. Price 1925.
A coat-frock of checked
weave gabardine, made with
collar of Persian colored serge
in white and rose and green.
Price $125.
Second floor, Old Building.
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Lovers Retreat ON Drive
Is Invaded by Police


"Inspiration Point" at Tooth Street
and Riverside Drive. which is one spot
on Manhattan Island where love e-making
has been unaccompanied by the city's
noises. has fallen under the watchful
eye of the police.
1t has been the custom of young
men to park their cars there and
extinguish the lights. Numerous com
plants have been received from pass
ing motorists. Monday night two
policemen went to "Inspiration Point
to see what they could see. What they
did see was a long row of automo-
biles, parked at the side of the drive.
Twenty men were served with sum-
monses and when arraigned yesterday
before Magistrate McGcehan were fined
s. each and told to go elsewhere to
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Summer
CretOnEles
9Oc to 81. rs
grades, Csc yd.

A special purchase of at
tractive cretonnes at ex-
actly the time when they
are most desirable.
These are the type that
are SO gay and delightful to
have in the country house
as hangings and uphol-
stery; to be used for the
nursery and in the bed
rooms of city houses that
are being done over, and as
slip covers for furniture
that is injured by the warm
damp weather Of the sum-
mer season.
For the nursery are spe-
cial designs calculated to
delight small children. They
are in blue and white, and
feature well-known figures
in nursery rhymes in
charming all-over patterns.
Other designs are dainty
chintz patterns of small and
quaint flowers in delicate
rose and green and cream
color. Vivid striped effects
with gay flowers interlac-
ing the stripes. Large
floral designs in soft colors.
Dark figured patterns suit
able for willow furniture
covers. Dresden patterns
for the young girls room.
Fourth Gallery, New Bldg.
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These Courtesy Days
V0iIe Fr0cks for Miss II TO 20
Our $3.50 grade at $12.75

Two models illustrated
are the frocks which we
are able to sell at this lower
price because of special
purchase.
Straight lines of the
model with the harem skirt
make it most becoming. 1t
is attractively finished with
small tabs of ribbon at
neckline, girdle and sleeves.
Surplice collar of crisp
organdie of the second
model fits high at the back
Of the neck and is particu-
larly becoming-as are the
piquant ruffles at the sides.
Color combinations are
black and white, white and
black, Copenhagen blue and
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examiner, and are working on the
theory that the girl was murdered and
the body taken to the spot by her
slayer, who, they are convinced, was
acquainted with the premises. The lack
of any purse or jewelry on her person
when found may show, they believe,
that these had been stolen and thus
furnish a motive. The police are try
ing to learn from the girls aunt if her
ing any jewelry or if she carried a
purse.
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Weather Report

sun rises. 4:43 am. Sun sets 7;22p.m
Moon rises. :22 m Moon sets1o:3o nm
l.. Note-The above figures are standard
tme and not New York State time
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WOn1en's
Stockings, Csc

Regularly CSC a pair
Full fashioned stockings
in a good quality of cotton,
we'll woven and firm, in
brown and smoke color.
Also, seamless mercerized
cotton stockings in chest
nut, cordovan, brown and
taupe.
$3.50 pairs in the collection;
S5c a pair, 3 pairs for 81.
Main floor, Old Building.
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A uery gifted
Summer Wrap

The Women's Coat Salon
has a new wrap that can
make an attractive and be-
coming background of soft
pastel or vivid color for a
dainty lace frock at night,
and then can, with equal
ease, be a sports and motor
wrap in the daytime. The
sort Of wrap that would
make" any summer vaca-
ton, at the seashore or
mountains.
1t Is a Cape-wrap
Of fine knitted wool with a
wide soft scarf collar of
brushed wool. There are
three models in one, with a
very long scarf collar that
may be adjusted as one de-
sires; another with
brushed wool facing to form
the collar, and a third with
the cape part accordion
pleated onto the brushed
wool collar.
In soft tan, midnight
blue coral pink, tangerine,
platinum gray, French blue,
jade green, turquoise, black
and white, with self or con-
trasting collars. Full length.
$3.50.
Second floor, Old Building.
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Local Forecast.-Fair to-day and proh
ably tomorrow; gentle shifting winds
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21

Local Official Record.-The following Of
hclal record from the Weather Bureau
SHOWS si temperatures during the last TWEEN
responding date Of last year:
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Bedtime Stories
Mrs. Peter Is Very Mysterious
By Thornton w. Burgess

A mystery is oft perplering,
And sometimes proues to be most vecino
Peter Rabbit
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Highest. 80 degrees Cat 4 D. my lowos,
81 Cat a. m): average. -: average same
date last year. II: average same date for
thirty three years "A.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Small Group of
Crepe de Chine
Night Gowns
at $5.75
One of the great nations of
the world uses it as

Two charming sleeveless
models to sell at less than
today's wholesale cost for
garments of this quality.
One has lace edging on yoke
which is finely tucked. The
other is trimmed with satin
bands.
Third Floor, Old Building.
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barometer Readings
a. m. OF p. m. .30.12 s o. m an .
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Humidity

a m... rs 1 p. m. 81 p. m... 4
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The next story: Little Mrs. Peter's
Surprise"
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Copyright. ls2b. by 7. w. Burgess,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-16

the hotel until the close OF the year
of 1860. At that time, Mr.. Pease
bought the large farm property at the
confluence Of the Carrabassett and
Kennebec rivers and was a prosper
ous farmer. He was born in 1881
the son of Abram and Saley Pease
He married Elizabeth Russell Their
children were Charles r.. William W,
Fred H., Thomas p, Elizabeth and
Emma. Mr. Pease's health became
impaired while carrying on his large
farm and he sold and bought house
on Union street After long years
of feeble health he died in 1918
William H. Brown resumed charge
of the hotel Jan. l. 1861, and he and
his young wife were very popular
with the travelling public. In 1864,
Mr.. Brown took Benjamin Hilton in
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abbie married George f. Moore and
rd9 married Thomas b. Townsend;
Fannie e., who married William Cas-
we'll.
Hapgood's partner. Vim. H. Brown
was the son of Josiah Brown and born
IN Waterford in 1919 He married in
1874. Alureda Fletcher, sister of Mr.
Hapgoods wife. They were daugh-
ters of Joel and Abigail (Dinsmore)
Fletcher of North Arson Hapgood
4 Brown were associated in the hot
pl business for several years and be-
cane interested in a line of stage
coaches from Waterville to North
Arson via Norridgewock where they
opened up a hotel. 1t was while they
we're proprietors that Somerset tav-
ern began to be called Somerset Hot
el The dance hall in it was a very
popular resort of old and young up
and down river. Here were held as
.embies and dances and the music
vas the fiddle and bass viol. Dance
tyitations were written and sent out
md the following is copied from one
that was treasured long years:
Social Ball. The Managers res
peetfully solicit the company of Miss
-- - at Hapgood & Browns
Hall y. Arson, July 5th, 1S47 at
o'clock P NJ. w Bailey, b. Mantor,
J. A, Fletcher, p. Moor, Managers.
The last named gentleman is probably
Phiander Moore, who is living at
Holyoke, Mass. a brother to the late
Hon Albert Moore.
After several years, Hapgood &
Brown dissolved partnership aud Mr..
Brown became sole owner OF The hot
e. Mr. ITapgood followed farming
for TWO years and then went into the
faaery business the product Of
which was converted into harnesses
and boots. The sale OF boots in this
vicinity was limited and he was oblig
ed TO ship his goods west for a mar
ket In 1879 he retired from bust
ness. He was public spirited man
but never would consent to take Of
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Arson with his mother. Mr.. Hilton
along with the hotel business, still re
tanned his interest in sheep and de
voted much time to the study of the
best nocks and best breeding ami
mails and was called one of the best
Judges of fine wool sheep in New Eng
land. He made annual trips to Yer
mont and purchased high grade fine
wool sheep. He conceived the idea
of introducing Shropshire sheep and
Welsh ponies into the state of Maine,
and visited Scotland and England in
1887 bringing back IL ponies and 40
sheep. During all those years he did
not neglect the hotel business which
prospered, and Somerset Hotel with
Brown & Hilton as genial and hospi-
table landlords was widely known
In 1876, the hotel was enlarged to the
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the name of Brown & Hilton had been
associated with Somerset Hotel for
30 years, and the name of Brown for
Sc years. For 80 years Mrs Brown
and Mrs. Hilton lived in the hotel
together. and hundreds OF guests had
enjoyed their hospitality and been ac-
corded a home-like welcome.
The year of 1896 saw change in
the ownership of Somerset Hotel
Hon. George Clarke of Bingham be
came proprietor. He was young
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the business. Mr. Clarke remained IN
til 1901 when he went to Auburn as
proprietor of the Elm House, and lat
err to California where he died.
Hon f. w. Bunker bought the ho-
tel of Mr.. Clarke in June 1901 and in
December following sold to Nichol-
as w. Murphy, but retained the livery
stable several years. Mr.. Murphy
came here from Jackman where he
had been proprietor of the Parlin
Pond House, and took possession of
Somerset Hotel He had been here
Il years when, on the morning of Aug
10, 1918, fire originated in the north
end Of the hotel and before the fire
was quelled the whole village was
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attractive and he returned to Arson
and purchased large farm with his
brother John. In 1859, he went to
California and remained three years
during which time he was at the head
OF the extensive sheep breeding es-
adjustment oil Flint. Bixby & Co. Mr.
Hilton returned to North Arson and
Immediately went into the hotel bust
ness with Mr.. Brown. Feb 26 1867,
he married Helen n. Fletcher of this
village, daughter of George and Su-
san tMantorl Fletcher. They had
one son, Harry b., who lives at North
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flee altho repeatedly offered the high
est Offices He was always much in
terested in Arson Academy and was
trustee of that institution for sc years.
until his death. Sept %, 1896.
Mr.. Brown continued in the hotel
business as sole proprietor for
number OF years. His wife died in
1853 and two years later he married
Villa a. Felker, then twenty years
old. She Wis the daughter of Eben
and Mary (Bean) Felker of Concord.
In 1857 Brown decided to make
change, and Warren W. Pease took
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swept out Mr.. Murphy bought Car
rabassett Inn on the south side of the
river and opened it up to the public
but after six years his health became
impaired and be retired from the no
tel business
Somerset Hotel had nearly round
ed out century when the flames de
voured it. This hosiery in oldeu
times saw many political gatherings
where arguments ran hot and the bar
room politicians saved the country
The village was a lively place. too
on old muster days and the hotel was
the center for the crowds which
came from near and far. After Joel
Gray built Carrabassett Hall, the
dances in the hotel were discontinue
ed but the famous midnight dance
suppers were still served in the
hotel by those genial landlords,
Brown and Hilton.
Before the Somerset railroad was
built to North Arson, the stage coach
made daily trips to and from Show
hogan with the mail and passengers
arriving here about o'clock at night
A curious crowd were accustomed TO
gather at the hotel to await the ar
rival of the stage The four-horse
team and the stage driver who
handled the reins so Gexteriously and
tossed around the leather trunks with
such ease, were the admiration of the
youth of the village. One of the
early stage drivers who fiourished
tho long ubfp waS Iohn Titcomh
Dexter Foster, better known as
Deck" came later and drove the
Continued on Page Twelve)
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~ INTERESTING HISTORY

n .>43. Sherman W. Hapgood, who
- came from Waterford, Formed
. f5-patnership with William II.
: Nv and bought the hotel of Mr..
D. p Mr. Hapgood was born in
Vs.erford. Jan. y. 1873, the son of
Fgbra.m and Fanny 1Willard) Hap
a ~ His father had large farm
~ he was given fair district edu-
ION. such as was accorded the New
England boy of that period. lie came
= North Arson in 1882 and learned
The harness makers trade. In 1887
h. married Abigail D. Fletcher OF No
a. ,nson. They had six children: Geo,
: who married Ella Mantor; Will
i'm r.. who married Betsey Manley;
ealon f.. who married Frances Lib
hoy. Abbie F. and Eda A. (twins) :;
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man of ability, enterprise and public
spirit. The hotel underwent thoro
repairing and several changes were
made in it. On the front, two tiers
of bay windows were built up three
stories making larke pleasant rooms
Landlord Clarke was assisted by
James c. Durrell of Skowhegan, who
had been clerk in the Heselton Ho-
tel and was thoroly conversant with
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-11-05
HOTEL MAN GIVES
FACTS OF TROUBLE
H. F. Johnson Was Worn Out From
Months Of Suffering, But Feels
Splendid Now

after what Taniac has done for me
| think it nothing but right to tel
others about it," said Herbert f.
Johnson, proprietor of the Johnson Ho-
tel, Raileys Island, Casco Bay, off the
coast of Maine while in Portland re-
Gently.
con October 2l 1918, | underwent a
very serious operation" he continued
and ever since that time | had been
in badly rundown condition. My
appetite was very poor, everything
ate disagreed with me and there were
a great many things which liked best
l could not eat at ALL | suffered SO
much from the formation of gas on
my stomach that | was in the worst
sort Of misery Just about all the time
and could get but little sleep felt
tired and worn out all the time, and
had lost weight and strength until
actually did not feel like moving.
My sister who had taken Tanlac
with remarkable results, advised me
to try 1t and took her advice Well,
| had taken less than bottle when
| began to feel great deal better, and
now after taking only four bottles
consider myself a well man. l have
splendid appetite, eat anything | want
without having any trouble from it
ait"rHGrd and have gained several
pounds i'll weight sleep well, never
have that tired, worn out feeling, and
II fact feel better every wav than |
have Ill wear ~ glad of this oppor-
unity of saying a good word for Tan
as and hope my experience will be of
benefit to others"
Tanlac is sold in Middlebury by
:. 0. Frost, in East Middlebury by
Day Bros, and in Salisbury by A. N. |
'artlow ADV. |
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-11-05

Halloween was observed at the
state school for feeble minded Satur-
day evening Games were played. re-
ireshments served and the program
which was carried out under the direc-
ton of Supt T. J. Allen gave the in
mates a very enjoyable evening.
10 help bring the Brandon Com
munity fair to a very successful close
tae Brandon high school football team
defeated the Vergennes high school
team on the new Municipal field on
Saturday afternoon by the score of
20 to 0. Wigg;n and Hahar starred
for the local team Wiggin secured
two touchdowns and kicked two goals
and Haher made one touchdown The
whole Brandon line showed much i'm
provement
The annual meeting of the Brandon
branch of the Red Cross was held on
Friday evening in the Grand Army
hall, and these officers were elected
for one year: President, Mrs. ]. J..
Eastwood lst vice president, Mrs. E.
T. Marsh; 2nd vice president, Mrs. J.
w. Briggs; secretary, Mrs c. A. Bush;
treasurer, w. ID Nutting. chairman fl
nance committee. H. A. Collins chair
man roll call committee, +. II. Earring
ton; chairman home service commit
tee. A II. GIBSON Miss VanPatten
Of Burlington was present and gave a
very interesting talk on the benefit to
a community of a district nurse.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-11-05
OR WELL COLUMN
Mrs. o. S. Wisell, Correspondent

NmiS' W. ~ Wlsell' OUIIeSpOnuenL)
William White of Manchester is at
Martin Dundon's.
James Meecham has moved his
household goods to Brandon
Edward Conway was home from
Burlington for over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. O. f. Hornbeck visited
relatives in Sudbury on Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Bradford of Rutland
is visiting at the home of G.. c. Phelps.
Mrs, c. w. Bodfsh and Mrs. Ella
Wright spent last Friday in Middle
bury.
Harold Elmer of Middlebury has
been for several days the guest of
Harold Purcell
Henry Dundon and Henry Movies
were here from Burlington Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cain and laugh.
ter Frances and Dan Cain motored to
Burlington Sunday.
Mrs Ora Nav Dundon was here
from Proctor to visit her mother Mrs.
lula Cook on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. o. B. Root has a,
>. IA
Orchard of Hortonville.
Nearly three hundred persons at
tended the election entertainment at
the Town Hall Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Lawrence of Rutland
recently passed several days here
guests at the home of 7. A. Gregory
Mr. and Mrs c, L. Clark and daugh-
ter Rachel were Sundap guests of
Mr.. and Mrs CLYDE Smith in Brandon.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Purcell and
little daughter Of Rutland were week
end guests of Mr. and Mrs. James
Purcell.
Mrs Fred Fredette and daughter,
who have been spending the past two
weeks with relatives here, returned On
Sunday to her home in West Haven.
The Thank Offering meeting of the
Foreign Department of the Womau's
Missionary Society will be held on
Wednesday afternoon of next week at
the home of Mrs. f. +. Lille.
Mr. and Mrs c. l. Munger with I
Mr. and Mrs Alfred Aines mctored .
on Saturday to Bolton where they Wis
tied at the home of their brother Bur
ton Munger They returned on Sunday
Dr. Edmunds of Bristol County
Health Officer, was in town on Fri
dav and Saturday and Mr.. Slocum OF
Burlington was here also on Friday in
the interests Of the State Board Of
Health
John NJ. Stevens, his mother Mrs.
Helen Stevens and his uncle c. L.
Russell expect to start Friday of this
week for Boco Ratone, Fla, where
hey will Join Mrs. Stevens and daugh-
er Eleanor and spend the winter They
will make the trip by automobile
The Halloween entertainment held
II the Ladies rooms on Saturday eve
hing and which was given by the pu.
)ils of the village school was a very
pleasant occasion The rooms were
decorated with much good taste, black
md yellow being the prevailing colors,
while witches and black cats were
much in evidence The program was
cry well carried out and contained
ONE novel features such as the Com
'lete Circus and "The Negro We'd
ling Refreshments were served.
Yearly one hundred people were pres
mt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-11-05
YERGENNES NEWS

John W. Ryan and Walter Leonard
visited in Orwell Sunday.
Patrick Kennedy is moving into the
Milo house on Maple street.
Wilfred and Alfred Little spent Sun
day with friends in Shelburne.
Mr. and Mrs Raymond Slack are
the parents of a daughter born Sat
urdav
Mrs. Daniel 7 Donnelly visited her
brother Or G.. +. Hunt, of Burlington
Saturday,
Miss Gertrude Leonard of Panton
spent Sunday with her aunt, Miss
Grace Leonard
Miss L. Miner and niece, Miss Char
lotte Miner scent Saturday with rea-
tives in Burlington
Miss Gilchrist and Miss Mary Baker
of the State Industrial School visited in
Burlington Saturday
Miss Bessie Morris has taken a posi-
ton in the printing department of the
Enterprise and Vermonter.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Dalrymple
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Miner
spent the weekend at the Dalrymple
cottage at the Lake
MISS Edith McGovern attended
meeting OF the executive committee OF
the Vermont Women's Teachers club
Saturday at the Hotel Vermont Bur
lington
George II Daniels and daughter,
Miss Alice, of Grafton Mass, are pass
ing a few days at the Stevens House
of which Mr. Daniels was a former
proprietor and owner.
News has been received here of the
death Saturday at Boston of Miss
Margaret Bennett, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs John Norseup of Rutland, !
former well-known residents of Yer
gennes.