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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14
VERMONT H|REMEN IN
ANNUAL CONVENTION
Chief c. d. StOckwell of Bur-
lington Elected President of
Organization-Pr e m s of
Members Discussed at Bust
ness Meeting

The Vermont State Firemen's associa-
ton held its annual meeting in this city
Tuesday and elected as its head for the
next year Chief c. ID. Stockwell of this
city. Bennington was decided on as the
place for holding the next convention.
More than 125 firemen from different
parts of the State convened in the City
Hall yesterday afternoon, when the meet
ing was called to order by President
George n. Horton of Winooski. Mayor
j. Holmes Jackson welcomed the fire
fighters in n cordial manner and after
that the iremen went TO work on the
business in hand.
The early part OF the afternoon was
used in the reading Of papers on the
different phases of fire fighting. Inter
est was mainly centered about the
methods of fighting lumber fires. and
everybody who read a paper had evil
IDENTIFY had plenty of experience from
which to draw. Those who read papers
were Chief c. d. Stockwell of this city.
NJ. @. Stewart Of Bennington, z. w.
Calvin OF Poultney. c. B. Gladdng Of
Barre, ". e. Persons Of Montpelier,
II. NJ. Martin of Enosburg Falls and
r. S. Ferguson of Bennington.
The election Of officers resulted as fol-
lows: President, c. -. Stockwell of
Burlington; first vice-president, H. S.
Dunshee of Bristol; second vice-president,
@. r. johnson of st. Johnsbury; third
vice-presdent, Fl. NJ. Martin of Enos-
burg Falls; fourth vice-presdent, V. f.
Persons of Montpelier; Nth vice-presi-
dent. f. w. Calvin Of Poultney. secre-
tary, Z. D. Moore of Benningt on
treasurer, L. C. Grant of Burlington
II
Barre. w. p. Powers of Burlington. Roy
H. Larry Of st. Adams. w. G. Stewart
of Bennington and c. A. Barber of
Winooski
The firemen got together in the evening
at an excellent banquet, which was
served at the New Sherwood Hotel The
speaking was of an informal nature and
had to do mainly with "reminiscences and
fire problems.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14
REPUBLICAN RALLIES
To he Held in Principal Towns I'm Yer
mont during Next Three Weeks

Announcement is made from the Re-
PUBLICAN State Headquarters in this city
that Frank II. Knox, of Manchester. N.
IT,, president OF the Union-Leader Pub
fishing company of Manchester. will be
one of the out-of-the State speakers who
will address Republican rallies in Yer
mont during the coming campaign. A
concerted effort is being made to get
Governor Calvin Coolidge Of Massachu-
setts to come to Vermont for a spea ing
tour, but this has not been arranged
I'D to this time. There will be, however,
one or two other speakers from outside
the State. 1t is planned to hold Re-
publican rally in every city in the state
and in as many OF the larger towns as
possible during the time between now
and election day.
A number OF notable speakers from
various parts of Vermont will take part
in the rallies. Among those who haVs
already been secured are: Senator Will
liam p. Dillingham;. of Waterbury; Con-
gresham Porter II. Dale, of Island Pond
Congressman Frank l.. Greene, of st,
Adams Frank r.. Barber. OF Brattleboro.
John s. Buttles. of Montpelier: S. s.
Cushing. of St. Adams: W. $. Fenton. of
Rutland: Benjamin Gates, of Montpelier;
f. w. Gibson, of Brattleboro: John w.
Gordon. of Barre: F. r. Howe, or Bcn-
nington; the Rev. Frazer Metzger. OF
Randolph: II. r. Kingsley. Of Rutland
NJ. =. Maurice, OF Brattleboro p. NJ. NJ.
Phelps. OF Fair Haven; Homer l.. Skeels.
Of Ludlow; Charles +. Noyak, of Rutland
George W. Stone. of Vergennes: Fred b.
Thomas, Of Montpelier: w. f. Tracy. of
Johnson; William Wishart of Barre
Frank w. Agan, of Ludlow Robert W.
McCuen, of Vergennes; and II. l.. O'Brien
Of Rutland.
The speaking campaign will open Oc-
tober 20. Definite dates have not yet
been arranged with the various cities and
towns where the rallies are to be held.
The dates will be announced as soon
as possible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14

Cotton Blankets 1925 Pair
Gray only, excellent weight,
60x76 in. for single or three
quarter beds.
Cotton Blankets $4.25 pair
Gray, tan and white with
pink or blue borders, size
65x76.
Cotton Blankets S4.95 Pair
Gray and white. size 70X8O,
for full size beds, splendid
weight and a great value.
Plaid Blankets S4.95 Pair
Wool finish, shown in tan
with blue or pink plaids; size
64x76.
Wool Blankets-Gray wool
blankets with colored border,
nicely bound; a serviceable
blanket, priced
66X8O .S.75 to $11.50 pair
72X84 go. ........$14 pair
Bath Robe Blankets shown
in the finest designs and COL
orings. Suitable for men and
women, cords and tassels with
each Handicapped $6.75 to
$3.50 each.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14

Wool Finished Plaid Blan.
kets $3.50 Pair-Down nap
blankets in large pink and
white, gray and white, blue
and white, and tan and white
block designs; so beautiful
and so perfectly finished that
it is difficult to distinguish
them from the fine all-wool
blankets; size 66X80.
Wool Blankets-White wool
blankets shown in many diff
ferent qualities with pink,
blue or yellow borders, nicely
bound with mohair or silk
Size 66xsO SITS to S14 pr.
Size 72x90 $40 to $14 pr.
Size 72x84 $3.50 to $25 pr.
Indian Blankets in a Won
derful assortment of colors
and designs, heavy weight
and fine quality; size 72xS4-
priced $3.50 to $3.50 each.
Wool Plaid Blankets-All
wool Hudson Bay plaid blan-
kets. light weight and posi-
lively the warmest blanket
made, fine colors. Priced
S22.50 each. :,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14
GOOD FOR HIM AND MIS- xy,u,,

Hurley l.. Watkins. 23Os I,yt,e ST..
Louisville, KY. writes; IT found Eo,ev,s
Honey and Tar just what I wanted for
my wife's and my colds" Check. cough.
colds, Group. bronchial coughs. stons
that tickling throat that keeps one
coughing at night. }. W. OsulIivan 30
Church St-Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14
HOPE DIES HARD

Have you heard my last joker" asked
the pest. as he stopped the crouch on the
street II hope So" replied the crouch.
as he kept on travelling. SEN
tinel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14

No city produces newspapers in so many
different languages as New York
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14

In olden times the topaz used to be worn
to keep the wearer from walking.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14

The hair OF the head grows much faster
in summer than in the winter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14

Looks as II we are to squeeze through
without money squeeze.
There's more fun in being forbearing
than overbaring.
II Cox would only find for them all
these mystic millions. the Republicans
would forgive him for raising the sub
ject.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14

Braille characters are, of course, read
by the fingers, but one armless blind
man has been taught 10 read with his
tongue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14
ODD AND INTERESTING

The majority of workers in copper mines
are immune from typhoid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14
DO. but don't overdo.

The best tools are a keen will and
dligent fingers.
The man who can't make his mind up
Is not likely to make much else.-Forbes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14

FREE PRESS WANT ADS PAY BEST
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14
The Greatest Values and
ASSOYtmeHtS in
Blankets

Be ready with the blankets you need them any nigh
to ward off the cold.
Our stock, entirely fresh goods the finest produce
is shown in the greatest variety.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14


consisting OF q. B. Andrews. o. T.. cox.
r.. T. Grow, Jerome Houghton, George
Lewis, Frank o. Mayvlle, A. S. Nor
gan. Gilbert Parizo, Leighton c. Rice,
i, J. Staplcton, Frank Talcott and Carl
II. Wheeler, was drawn. The plaintiff
claimed to have broken his ankle and foot
while helping The defendant make some
alterations to his barn. The defendant
claimed that Bohonnon was not asked to
work there and was not in his employ;
that he was merely around the scene of
operations on his own initiative and that
the defendant was, therefore, not respon-
sible for any injuries which the plaintiff
may have sustained.
Through the courtesy Of Charles T.
futile of Rutland. prominent book
dealer, the University Of Vermont has
received the manuscript copy of the
University Laws and Regulations, COM
piled by special committee of the cor
q poration, consisting of Chief Justice
. Royal Tyler and the Hon. William G.,
Bradley, two Of Vermonts most promi-
{ ncnt men. The document is dated July
rs, 1871. IT is, of course, written in long
hand. The original copy was secured
by Mr. futile from second hand
dealer, and the sheets were mounted on
silk handsome case was made for
this rare document which will be pre-
served in the Billings library. The con-
tents of the document include the report
of the committee made up of the two
men mentioned on the rules, regulations
and course of study of the University.
The police Friday morning went
down on Shclburne road to investigate
the peculiar actions of a man who was
dancing on the sidewalk and doing various
stunts of an extraordinary nature. The
man was found and taken into custody
When questioned by the police he ex-
planned that he had too many veins In
/ his legs and arms and wanted to exer-
else them Off Otherwise. he seemed
rational enough and said that his home
was in Vergennes. He had plenty OF
money with him and he was allowed u
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

The first and second teams of the
High School basket ball teams enjoy
ed banquet in the parlors of the
Congregational church last night, Mrs.
John Busdicker and Mrs. w. C: Lyons,
being hostesses for the occasion. 1t
was an informal affair filled with a
spirit of gladness and good cheer that
characterizes occasions of this kind,
and where all enjoyed the bounteous
repast served by the ladies to the
limit. There was no set progran1-it
was just real boys banquet with
few friends present and in which
all Joined in having a good time. The
first team is not only making record
this year but the second team is COM
ing along in fine shape and next year
these boys will be coming to the front
advanced to the first team. The BAN
quet last night livened up the school
spirit and put more pep into the lads
all of whom appreciated the splen-
did banquet served them last night by
Mrs. Busdicker and Mrs. Lyon. These
ladies were ably assisted by Miss
ladies' were ably assisted by Mrs.
Frank Bailey and the Misses
Lewis and Jones of the High school
faculty. Supt. Hanna, Prof Brown and
Coaches Geutzloe and Anderson were
also present
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

The Odd Fellows of the city had a
big meeting last night in their hall.
There were about twenty down from
Rogers and they had a real lively
meeting. A class of seven was given
degrees and next Tuesday we under
stand that class of about twenty is
to be put through the mysteries of the
order. The local lodge is putting forth
every effort to secure the NV Odd Eel
lows home that is to be located and
built in this state. That organization
has for some years been creating a
fund for the purpose of providing a
home for needy members of the order
and the town making the best showing
will probably get the home. Valley
City has the finest natural qualifica-
tions of any town in the state.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

To not conflict with Mr.. Otis lee
ture at the Normal auditorium on Fri
day evening, the Business and Profess
sional Women's Club has changed the
time and place for their opening meet
ing to 7:30 p. m. at the Methodist
church. Miss Lena Madesin Phillips
of New York will be the speaker at
the opening meeting and a cordial in
vitation is extended to the public to
hear Miss Phillips. Mrs. Agnes Rex
of Grand Forks, state president Of
Business and Professional Women's
clubs, will also attend the conference
on Friday and will appear on the pro-
gram. Mrs. Rex will preside over the
afternoon conference Of business and
professional women Of the city. At
6:15 p. m. supper will be served at
the Methodist church at a charge of
Is cent a plate. Women of the city
are invited to the supper, and are
requested to telephone thir reserva-
tions to Miss Jessie Sargent before
Thursday evening. At $50 p. m.
there will lbe an informal reception in
the church parlors to enable those at
tending the supper to meet Miss Phil
lips and Mrs. Rex. H..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

The regular spring meeting Of the
Barnes County Poultry Association
will be held in the city hall at 2 p. M,
Saturday, March 9th, at which meet
ing Mr.. 0. A. Barton of Fargo, an old
member of the association and well
known to every one interested in poul-
try and educated in the county, will
appear, with timely suggestions from
the State Agricultural Department.
Those who know Mr. Barton will rea-
lie the value of his message and it is
hoped that large attendance, not
only of poultry enthusiasts but of our
citizens in general, will make this
meeting one of the most valuable and
instructive of long list Of successful
meetings.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

The editor this morning received a
picture card from his old friend Ed.
Lawry, who is evidently touring Mex
leo. The card is dated at some place
spelled about like this: tijuana, that
is as near as we can come to it. Mr..
Lawry says it will give an idea how
they farm in that country and that
they are about 100 years behind the
times, the only real attractive thing
about that country being the climate.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

County Judge o. H. deS. Irgens left
this morning on No. 3 for California,
accompanying a man by the name of
John Bergunn, who has an illusion of
mind or in other words is mildly in
sane person. He is being taken to a
sanitarium about ten miles from San
Francisco where he is to be treated
and Judge Irgens was designated by
the authorities to accompany Mr.. Ber-
gum to that place.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

States Attorney O. 3. Herigstad, Of
Minot, N. D., arrived in the city from
Bismarck last night. He had been
before the supreme court with some
legal matters. Mr. Herigstad was
raised near Cooperstown and left this
morning for that place to visit his
relatives and friends around Griggs
county. O. B. is one of the young men
of Griggs county who has gone out
from the old homestead and made
good. He is one of the best and most
fearless states attorneys in the state.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25
| food is over. At Fargo the Red river
rose eight feet yesterday and was still
going UP.

Alderman T.. M. Swingen, of Coop
erstown, N. D., and Hans Skramstad,
one of the road contractors from
Griggs county, were Valley City Wis
itors last night They came down to
consult Engineer Schmidt Of the Da-
kota Construction & Engineering
Company.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

Mr.. Samuel Ray Eldridge of this
city and Miss Mary Epirla of Cour-
tenay, N. D., were united in marriage
on Saturday, March 10, at the NJ. E.
parsonage, Fargo, N. D. The young
couple will make their home on the
Eldridge farm near Page, N. D. A
host of friends and relatives extend
best wishes and congratulations to
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

DR.. E. a. Pray and Mrs Chas. W
Nelson accompanied their mother
Mrs. Lydia Pray to Minneapolis last
night, leaving on No. 8 Mrs. Pray
has not been feeling well lately and
goes down to get sonae expert medical
attention.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

Messrs. Muir and Totten, Of the
state administration board, and Miss
Minnie J. Nelson, superintendent of
public instruction, together with the
heads of the State Normal school held
a meeting here yesterday and were
mapping out a course of study for the
schools.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

Mayor I. J. Moe recently appointed
Fred King chiefe of police and that Of
fetal is now discharging his duties in
that capacity. Chief King makes a
very fine officer. -
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

Early returns from South Dakota's
primaries indicate that Mayor Gen.
eral Leonard Wood is the favorite
among the majority Of the voters of
that state. Wood is making Ego
get ,em" campaign and seems to be
the general favorite throughout the
northern states which have held heir
primary election. In North Dakota
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

Train No. 2 east bound due at HOT
last night did not pass through here
until eight o'clock this morning. No.
4 due here yesterday afternoon at
2:o4 went through last night at 1920.
High water out west was responsible
for the lateness of the trains.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

D. C. Best, one Of The pioneer bust
ness men of McHenry, N. D., spent
last night in the city and went east
this morning. He also met his BROTH
err, H. C. Best, Of Bismarck, here and
enioyed a visit with him.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

E. D. Lun,, former Times-Record
editor, is Valley City visitor today
and dropped in to take a look at the
old shop. Mr.. Lum is still with the
More Bros. Corporation, of Fargo, and
is selling Briscoe cars
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

Wood did not file for nomination in
the primaries but the general senti-
ment seems to be running strong in
favor of him and he will no doubt be
one of the men which the voters will
have to choose from in the fall cleo
ton.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Jones left on No.
8 last night for Minneapolis where
Mrs. Jones will enter a hospital for
treatment. The lady has been con-
fined to her bed for the past sven
weeks.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

Rev. Miller, the evangelist, passed
through the city this morning from
Tennessee, on his way to jamestown
where he goes to hold a two or three
weeks series of revival meetings.. Rev.
J. S. Wilds met No. 3 and had short
visit with MIR. Miller.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

The Fargo circle Of the Lutheran
Free church will have a four day
meeting in this city at the Lutheran
Free church beginning Thursday at
II o'clock a. m. The different pas
tors of the circle will be here and we
look forward to a good meeting. All
are welcome to all these meetings.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

j. NJ. Watson, the horse man, is
here from New Salem, N. D., arriving
in the city last night.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

The water in the river rose over a
foot last night and is still rising.
There is lot of water to come down
from the North and the river will
probably go up several feet before the
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25
From Wednesdays Daily

Mrs. Lois Getchell arrived from Bis
marck last night to visit friends for
time. 49, y. 10 .
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-03-25

C. J. Me}dahl was down from Oris-
ka last night and spent the, night in
the city.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1920-01-21
. Fra Denver, Colorado.

We'd wort Menigheds-M Mode,
Fredag, den 9. Januar, som a
M~enighedelis %. AarsmSde, var
der en- af wore Medlemmer, som
kom til at Portable os lidt ON,
hvad han havde hort, medens
han var paa ct Bes9g nede i
vor Nab0stat, Nebraska, mem
ligt at nogen dernede beklaee-
de NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. herude
j Denver, at den var nok i
stark Tilbagegang.
Jeg er meget glad og taknem-
meIig I'll min HERE og Frelser,
at jeg igennem Danskeren kan
hjelpe disse bekymrede Venner,
ON Diet var saadanne, til en- me-
get fbedre F~orstaaelse af Menig-
hedens Forhold herude.
Herren har we'd sin Aand la
Diet Diet lykkes langt over yor
Forventning indtil j Dag. Han
samler wort Folk i sterre Antal
til Gudstjenester end nogen Sin
de for.
Han har en- st9rre FlOk az tro-
ende Mennesker i Menigheden
i Dag end der mar vGret for, og
der optages jevnligt nogle ! Me-
nighedeh, som vii lade sig frel-
sc, og Gerningen er gaaet godt
fremad, indadtil som udadtil, Diet
er sket af Herren og at hans
Aand.
Herren har ogsaa hjulpet o.
over allie Vanskeligheder og Byr-
derne, som der har veret at
komme over og at bere baade
for Prast og for Menighedon.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1920-01-21
Lidt fra Laurens, N. Y.

M siger de at Krigen er endt,
og Vi er gaaet ind i ct MT Aar
saa tenkte jeg, at jeg burde maa-
ske skrive ct Brev igen. Vi er
endnu i Live og mar det for
saavidt godt.
Jeg har i den senere It'd halt
Breye fra forskellige ogsaa an
gaaende wort lille danske Settle
ment - ON Landet og alt sllgt,
som Folk kan sporge ON, der
er interesseret i ct HEM. Def
kan vel like alt bevares / Ell
saa Lille aabent Brev som dette
- men jeg skal Sc at samle lldt
sammen paa Sp9rgsmaal og Syar-
ia vi har endnu wore Gnds-
tienester i en- lejet Kirke -
og vor S9ndags-Skole - og trods
Diet, at vi er faa, saa samles Vi
hver S9ndag, og vi har wore
Ungdoms-m9der j hver Uge og
Kvindem6de en- Gang ON Maa-
neden.
Saa har Vi 10 ogsaa lidt eks-
ira sommetider. vi havde Be
s6g af Pastor /. NJ. Hansen, Og
for nogle faa Dage siden fix
vi en- uyentet Visit af Pastor
Andersen fra Warren, og vi faar,
vii Gud, ON eft Par Dage nok
ct Bes6g af Pastor Christensen
fra Westbrook. 0, hvor Diet g6r
thi sk6nt vi Dor paa Al
farvej, saa er Diet endda like
let at faa de forbifarende til
at standse. vi we'd nok, vi err
smaa og kan derfor saa let blive
CLIENT eller overset. Jeg vii kun
her sige TAX til enhver, som vii
.og som har gjort on den Glade
at Sc ind til os. Herren har lagt
sin Velsignelse i saadanne smaa
Ting.
En- Mand fra Danmark spurg-
tie mig j ct Brev, om der a
billige Farme endnu at faa her
i N. Y. Og omtrent Diet samme
Sp9rgsmaal fix jeg fra en- Mand
i Mont. ON de eller andre laser
saa kan der svares ia,
men vi m@rker jo ogsaa her, at
gaar op paa ait. Jeg
t@nker nu igen paa de Dage,
der kempedes om 16 TO L.
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