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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
WHLIAMSTOWN

Tho local churches have decided to
have a community Christmas tree this
year. n Is desired 10 make this real
community affair. entirely undenomi-
national. A meeting was held At the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walsh Monday
evening and the following persons were
present: Mr.. and Mrs Charles y.
Wash. Mr. and Mrs Percy Jeffords,
Mrs. Musette Seaver. Mrs Jason Mar
tin. Walter Simons. Miss Gertrude
Martin. Mr.. Walsh was elected chair
man. The following business was trans
acted: Resolved that Miss Ruby Will
fore be invited 20 represent the Catho-
lie church on the committee, and Hiram
Drury the Universalist church: that
the Christmas tree be held Friday. Dec.
"a. Christmas eve; that Miss Gertrude
Martin engage the grange hall for the
occasion II Il can be hired at reason
able price that the expenses b. met by
public subscription; boxes to be placed
in stores 70 receive contributions. The
following committees were elected:
Tree committee. Ernest Andrews. Al
den Jewett, Wendell Waldo and Morris
Waldo: program committee. Mrs. Per-
cy JefTords. Miss Ruby Wilfore. Miss
Marion Martin; tree decoration com
mittee. Mrs. Jason Martin, chairman,
Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Mgsette Seaver,
assisted by high school students. This
committee viii also be responsible for
presents brought for the tree. Candy
and bag committee. Mrs. Evelyn Meal
lister. Mrs. Theron Williams, Mrs. Nina
.Jewett. Mrs. Lottie French. Mrs. Louise
S.mons. Mrs. Helen Robinson, Mrs.
Dow. Mrs. Allie Wilfore. This meeting
Of the general committee was ad-
iourned to meet az the home Of Miss
Gertrude Martin next Monday evening
about 1880 Il would be q convenience
II those erected 20 serve on committees
uould accept this news az official mott
feation Of election and b ready 70 re-
spond 20 the call Of the Chairman in
each case let everybody boost the
community Christmas tree, and do not
forget the necessary contribution. Tell
the storekeepsr 20 drop the change in
che Christmas tree box He vii Be- glad
20 Do that. Every child in the town j.
invited 70 the treat No tirkets. No
E.adges. Everybody welcoms. Santa
Ciasls vii - Engaged 10 ~ there at ?
>. a., Fridzy Dee =. ChTistB.ss eve
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
SEEKING HIGHER RATES.
Montpelier & Barre Light & Power Co.
Notify Barre Manufacturers.

"The little boy with the big spoon
is after more Cruel" is the opening
sentence of an article written by Sec
rotary Athol r. Bell and printed n
the December number of the Barre
Granite" magazine, in which is de-
scribed the new demand Of the Mont
peler & Barre Light & Power Co.
Like Oliver Twist" it continues, "the
NJ & B. L. & P. Co.. not content
with more than the customary portion,
is out with a demand for larger reve-
nue." This statement is made after
the Granite Manufacturers association
received q notice of the company's in
tent to increase the power rates, which
but q year ago were Increased 20 per
cent.
The increase last year was upheld
by the public service commission OF
Vermont, but up to Nov. ~, the COM
panv had not filed their notice of the
intended increase with the commits
sion. According to the informal notice
received by President A. a. Milne, the
increased rates viii become operative
Jan. !.
iGeSluP1lU H. i :. Dhiuo III " NtNNA
to the association, wrote:
"As stated to you Yesterday. we
have found 1t necessary to make some
revision Of our rates for general pow
er service.
EtThis conclusion has been reached
after years operation under the
present rate schedule, results OF which
show that even with the increase re-
Gently made in the lighting rate. our
revenues are going to fall considerably
short of affording fair return as
defined in the order of the public serv-
ice commission, dated May 81. 1920.
''1'he amount by which we fall short
OF this fair return comedies very
closely with the amount of fuel used,
and il has therefore seemed 10 us that
instead of making a fiat increase per
kilowatt hour more equitable way
would be to increase each month the
price per kilowatt hour by price rep
resenting the cost Of fuel used during
the month in which the service was
rendered.
by this method the price win vary
from month to month; and we hope
and believe that we have passed the
peak Of high prices for fuel, and,
therefore, the price will, we hope, he
on the descending, rather than ascend.
ing, scale. We are filing the fuel
clause with the public service COM
mission to become effective Jan. / and
ii will apply TO all bills rendered tor
service on and after Jan. 30.
1T is a self evident fact that needs
no argument in its support that with
out a rate of return sufficient TO at
tract capital. no company can secure
the money necessary to expand its
plant to meet demands for increased
service. When a company fails to
secure the necessary funds for plant
expansion, the result is one of grave
concern to the public as well as to the
company.
''The company hopes prices for con-
struction material, as well as for mon
ev, will, in the near future, be on q
level where il will be enabled to carry
out its plans for securing further
supply of hydro-electric power"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
BETHEL
Many More Deer Were Secured on the
Second Day of Season.

Second Day of Season.
The second day Of the open season
for deer was another day OF marked
success for local hunters. Franks w.
Howard shot the finest buck yet cap
tured this season, weighing about 10
pounds. The animal had handsome
eight. point antlers, and was killed
near the Howard home two miles from
the village. Leon o, Barnes wired
from Gilead that he killed a buck,
the first, so far as known by any oil
the hunters in that part OF the town.
Nelson p. Parrott and Archie b. WI.
liams returned to their hunting ground
Of the previous day, the hills toward
Lillieyilie. and each shot q doe, the
former of about 100 pounds and the
latter of about 1876 pounds weight.
Stories of the first days hunting were
TO the effect that party OF TOUR
Barnard hunters killed four deer in the
Chateaugay district of their own town.
The hunters were Clarence Hsthorn,
Curtis. Hathorn, Ne Hull and Henry
Watts: and that in Newfane, the
boyhood home Of Rev. w. c. Harvey,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
speciaI Notice

On account Of the illness Of the
financial secretary. <. r. Perry. Of the
Jumpers. boxers and derrickmen's IN
ion. yin the members Of that union
call at his home. s. Maple avenue, to
paw their Cues 50 be may straighten
out his books BY Jan. -
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08

Mrs. Fred A. Norton has learned of
the death of her mother in East Berk-
shire and has gone to attend the fu'
neral.
Fred Chadwick of Greenfield, Mass,
formerly of Tunbridge, is a guest Of
his cousin. Pearl NJ. Savage, during
the hunting season.
The West Lebanon, \, H., high
school basketball team will play re-
turn game in Bethel Friday evening.
The. Whitcomb high school team was
defeated, % to 10, at West Lebanon,
and expects to win the return game.
Rolla Quimby is visiting relatives
in Newport, n. H.
Noble Beckwith post, American Le-
gion, will hold an old and young folks
New Year ball Dec. 81, with Gilson's
orchestra of nine pieces furnishing the
music, and the Woman's Relief corps
the refreshments.
Mrs. Bertha Densmore has received
letter telling of the safe arrival at
Deland, Fla, of her daughter, Lottie,
after very pleasant trip.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. f. Terry are at
Tampa, Fla, for the winter. Thus
far they have liver in tent, and
have experienced delightful weather.
Rev. and Mrs. Frederick r. Dixon
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08
Best Of Signs.

aDid her father give you any eneour,.
agement?"
well, he asked me what l. thought
of his new motor car.
GO after the girl. You have nothing
to worry about. Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-12-08

" Special Communication 81
A Granite lodge. No. =. p. and
"a A n sunday. Dee ~ 81
IN 20 o. m. for the purpose 81
NGR attending divine worship ~
M the Chuneh q the Coed
SHEPHERD. All Masons in Eesi stsnd-
ing are invited 10 atfend. Per order
W n
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
CAPITOL BRIEFS.

continuing the office of surveyor gen. eral in Arizona. If this is done the selection and administration of state lands would be materially handicapped. By all means defeat the bill.''
 Why Send Six?
 Land Commissioner W. F. Moeur is mentioned by his friends for a place on the committee of six to be selected here tomorrow delegates to the democratic national convention in San Francisco next June. Capitol Briefs rises to ask why six are necessary if Moeur is one, as the capitol elevator man counts. him for six when esti- mating load limitations.
 Political Pot Simmers.
 Not quite boiling yet, but simmer ing some, the democratic kettle is re- ported cooking up Treasurer F. J. Keo- hane of Yavapai county for state treas urer Sheriff R. R. Earhart of Santa Cruz county for the same, and Treas urer Harry $. Rose for corpoation com missione, in place of Commissioner F.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
MARD| GRAS BALL ID
 BE BLAZE IF YOUTH. BEAUTY AND COLOR

Quite one of the most elaborate children's affairs ever given in Phoe- nix. vii be the first children's Mardi Gras Ball which will be presented Sat- urday night. Great attention has been paid to the color effects and the en- tire scheme is said to be one of rare beauty and design
 The queen. Charlyn Christy. will be Tn cream satin, silver, royal purple and ermtne- King Sa-ri-val, Barry Gold water, in scarlet, white and gold. The royal pages in white, also the little flower girls: royal scepter bearer. Victor Arthur Collins, in purple and gold. the royal guardsmen in blue and gold. and the guests-it would take a column to tell all the pretty costumes suffice 1t to say that those who at tend will find a veritable fairy scene.
 Mrs. Emil Gang, president of the I- D. C., is working indefatigably, so are her helpers to make the affair a success On all sides one hears people talk of the Mardi Gras ball and plan ming to attend.
 Following are the participants:
 Royal Party-Queen, Charlyn Christy. King Sa-ri-val, Barry Goldwater.
 Ladies in- Waiting = Frances Emily tianz. Katherine Cronin, Alice Ryan, E. Eugenia Rountree.
 Courtiers-Oscar Price, Lawrence Rice.
 ANONal cCeDIeT bedrer"N1CtOr ArInur Collins
 Court Jester-Tommy Nichols
 Royal GuardSmen Robbie Gold water. Richard Joy, Armstrong Curtiss Charles Curtiss.
 Pages - Mildred Margaret Nichols Helen Joe Stewart. Jane Alexander. Audrey Lawrence.
 Royal enger-Henry Cate.
 Royal Herald-Kermet King
 Princess of Children's Kingdom Betty Fennemore
 Royal ntertainers-Carolyn Gold water, Anna Rosenzweig, Kermet King Fern Palmer, Baby Gwendolin
 Dancers-Elmer Banberry Eleanor Stroud, Alma Lowery, Herbert Ban- berry Kermit King, Pingie Bell, Roberta Wiggins, Robert Bartol. Hollis King, Frances Wiggins, Fern Palmer, Eioise Smith, Marion Steinberg, Evelyn PiSg. Lloyd Parker. Elizabeth Graves, Charles Thorpe, Norma Call kins. Carolyn Goldwater, Anna Rosen- sweiE, Merita Lois Andrews, Annie Gammell. Hugo Harries, Harry Pryor. Germaine Harries. Margaret Lee liar rison. Clelia Shipman, Neil Greenlaw, J. T. Pigg, Blanche Wiggins.
 spirit of '6l-Louise Baptist
 Royal Musician-Ada Mitchell
 Dneotoress-Yua Sonstegard King.
 Secretary-Lillian KisselI
 Patroness-U. ID. C..
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
Love Stuff Suspected.

Who was the pretty stenographer in the capitol building yesterday who was showing a certain letter to some of the other girls, and who was the staff of ficer of General Pershing who sent that letter.. and is anything going to come of it? Old shoes are not so plentiful as they used to be. and how much a pound is rice?
 All Precedents Busted.
 Deputy Land Commissioner Ben R. Clark broke his famous. silence yester- day and gave out an interview volun- tari1y and with willing intent. It took Capitol Briefs to do it. The land de- partment is whole-heartedly in the fight to save for Arizona the office of United States attorney general which the government now threatens to move to Washington, Commissioner w. F. Moeur wiring yesterday as fol- lows to Representative Carl Hayden at Washington:
 We are unalterably opposed to dis
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
Diamond Dye" Faded
 Old Dress Material

Fun to see shabby, discarded skirts, coats blouses. sweaters. gloves, dress cs. everything turn new: whether wool. silk. linen, cotton or mixed goods. Directions in package. Can't make mistake Druggist has Diamond Dye" Color Card.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
Daily Legion Note.

Application is received for a char ter for an American Legion post at H um ooidt Ariz- The post will be the thirty-sixth station of the legion in this state. It formerly was a sub-post of the Ernest A. Love post. No. 6. at Prescott t--Department Adjutant
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20

It makes no difference what your wants rnaye be. you can have them supplied by using The Arizona Re- publican Classified Pages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
MEETING AMERICAN LEGION

American Legion will be held q Elks' Han, Tuesday, January 20, at s p. III. All members urged to bt present. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
"ZAZA" WAS STARRING VEHICLE FOR MANY
 FAMOUS ACTRESSES

DOUGLAS, Jan. 17-When- "Zaza, to be seen at the Liberty tonight only, the greatest French play was produced in Paris some years ago and which was the starring vehicle for Madame Bernhardt, it was be lieved by many critics that it would be impossible for any American act, ress to portray that arduous role as artistically as the actress named but these critics were in error as the evi- dence showed and the play for many years was a reigning success on the American stage which several not. able actresses in the title role.
 The picturization of this charming play by Paramount with beautiful Pauline Frederick in the title role is believed by many to be a far more powerful characterization than has ever been seen on the American stage
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
Alaska Juneau
JAPANESE ACTOR SHOWS
 ARTISTRY iN LATEST PLAY

DOUGLAS, Jan. 17.-Sessue Hay akawa, the only first magnitude Jap anese motion picture star in the world, has been provided with an ex' cellent vehicle for the display of his special talents in the new Haworth Pictures Corporation production for Mutual release, His Birthrieht," to be seen at the Liberty theatre Sun day and Monday. 7
 The photography of the production is beyond criticism and it's staging Is the last word in the art of stage direction.
 The story, involving a young Jap anese mans discovery of his He gitimacy and Of his father in an American admiral, with it's thwarted theme Of revenge, IS thoroughly fas c.natipg.
 Guaranteed to provide laugh every ten seconds, "Cupid's Off Day. the latest Paramount-M Mack Sennetl comedy. which will also be a feature of the bill at the Liberty theatre Sunday and Monday is said to be one of the best in which Ben Turpin Charles Lynn and Alice Lake have been seen this season. That is say ing a great deal, for it must be ad mitted that the Sennett comedies during the last few months have been remarkably effective as mirth-pro vokers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
SUMMONS
Case Nh 18an--l

CdSt NO. locU-A.
 In the District Court for the Ter
 ritory of Alaska Division Num-
 Der One, At Juneau.
 The First Territorial Bank of Alaska
 Plaintiff,
 Vs.
 William Pallister, Pearl Pellister,
 and the First National Bank of
 Juneau, Defendants.
 To WILLIAM PALLISTER and
 PEARL PALLISTER, Defendants
 GREETINGS:
 In the name of the United States of America, pursuant to an Order made in the above entitled cause dated December 10th, 1919, author izing service of summons by publi- cation, you and each of you arc hereby commanded to be and ap- pear in the above entitled Court holden at Junccu in sid Division If said District, and anawer the complaint against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) lays after completion of the ser vice of publication thereof. and if you fail so to appear and answer or want thereof, the plaintiff will lpp!y to the Court for, and the Court will grant, the relief demand 4d in said cause. to-wit: Judgment for TWELVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY 2.370.o0) | DOLLARS, with interest on TEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ($10.- d00O0l DOLLARS. Tt eight (8T) per cent from October 10th. 1919 and its costs and disbursements icfeln, and for q decree for clos 'ng a morteage given as security tor the above on that certain piece or parcel of land. with appurtenanc, es. situate in Juneau. Alaska. on which the General Hospital ia sit- uate aa described In the mortgage yiven to the plaintiff hy the de- ,endants, William. and Pearl Pal lister on the 18th. day of December. 1915. together with buildings and lppurtenances. and that said prem 'ses be sold and Ttlies proceeds ap- piled to the payment of the above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the above Court this 10th. day of December, 1919.
 ]. w. BELL, Clerk. 9y l.. E. SPRAY, Deputy. (seaD yrst publication, Dec. 13. 1919. Last publication. Jan. r. 1920. ss
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17

Drop in It the Alaska Grill for q bite to eat any hour of the day or night. We are always on the job. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
DANCE TONIGHT

DOUGLAS, Jan IT. = The Ha- waiian Four, specialists on stringed instruments. will play at the Lib erty Theatre during the show to- night After the show they will furnish the music for a dance in the Labor Union Hall to which ev- eryone is invited.
 This orchestra has been making . great hit and many folks will no doubt avail themselves of the Op- portunity of hearing them and danc- ing to their music. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
WOMEN OF JUNEAU!

We offer you freedom from the household task that from time i'm memorial has coarsened the hands and robbed woman of her bloom the family washing.
 ;. if you would protect yourself from washday exposure these wintry days; If you would add to your comeliness: if you would have. your family washing done in the most modern fashion, telephone 15.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS
ALASKA JUNEAU vS.
 BULLION LAST NIGHT

DOUGLAS, Jan. 1.-The Bullion team defeated the Alaska Juneau team last night by 1S6 pins, in the last game of the third round. So far Douglas No. l is well in the lead but there are four more cycles to come yet and anything may happen.
 Next week the games scheduled for each night are as follows: Flee tricians vs. Store Monday; Eagles vs. Douglas No. on Wednesday night i; Thane vs. Alaska Juneau Thursday and Douglas No. vs. Bullion on next Friday night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
ST. lUkE'S EPISCOPAL
 CHURCH,

Tt. Rev. P. T. Rowe, D-D., Bishop Very Rev. G. n. Christian. in Charge
 Second Sunday after Epiphany, C"manifestation'O ) manifestation of Christ as ruler Of nature. turning water into wine.
 At 8 pm. divine service. and ser mon-u The Essence of the Chris Han Religion. (2) Is It Tfue?' f1 IT So Ts It Nothing to YOu. All Ye That Pass By"
 The public is invited.
 Special prayer for Christian unity, In observance of annual week for world conference on Faith and Or der.- ss
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
CLOSE DOUGLAS RESIDENCE

DOUGLAS, Jan. 17.-Mr. and Mrs. Hal Silkwood have closed up their residence on second street for the winter. Mrs. Silkwood is located in Dr. Dawes hospital in Juneau where she is the regular night nurse, while Hallie has gone into camp at Thane, for the winter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
DOUGLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH
DOUGLAS UNION MISSION

Ususl service. Sunday School at ? pm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
NO SERVICES IN TIRE
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

DOUGLAS, Jan. 17.-There will be no services in the Congregational! church Sunday, owing to the Taku storm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-17
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

DOUGLAS, Jan. 17.-On account of the severe weather there will be no Sunday school in the Congrega- tional church tomorrow.
Evening star., 1920-05-30
AMUsElGENTs.

BY special ar
rangements with
New York man.
ayers. M. +. Kline
presents great
est Opefatic Gala
Evening star., 1920-05-30

Concert In the history Of Warrington.
Those holding tickets for any OF
kliness cancelled concerts nany have
their tickets exchanged mt the BelascO
nor oNce ON Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday, June 1, and 4, from to
8 Pm.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
ROTARY CLUB TO BE
AT ST. ANDREWS

Services In 81. Andrews Church. ship
ley and Eighth streets, the Rev. rich
ard w. Trapnell. rector the Rev. Ed
ward II. Ford. assistant. will be as fol-
lows Holy Communion at O'Clock
morning prayer ana sermon at II
o'clock; evening prayer and sermon az
T.i5 o'clock; Young Peoples meet ng
in the parish house at Gas o'clock:
B bic Glass and Sunday School at 9.4j
o'clock
The Wilmington Rotary Club will at
tend the morning service in q body in
connection with the observance OF In
tcrnat onal Rotary Week. At the re-
quest Of the Church Council. the offer
ing for the day will be devoted 10 the
American Memorial Church in Paris.
France. Holy Trinity. THIS Offering on
Washlngton's Birthday is TO be made
throughout the Episcopal Church in
memory Of the boys over there" for
the work Of the American Church in
France-indorsed by the army and
navy as we'll as the Church Council.
Services In St Matthew Chapel, cor
her Sh'pley and Eighth streets, the Rev.
II. w. Trapnell in charge. will be as
Follows Sunday school at 2 O'Clock /;
Bible Glass at 3 o'clock; evening prayer
and sermon at o'clock.
Lenten service and sermon Wednes-
day o'clock.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
GOOD MUSIC At
CENTRALCHURCH
Mrs. Wales, Miss Clarke and
John ]. Hayes To Be
Soloists
JUDGMENT TO COME
AS SERMON SUBJECT

In Central Presbyterian Church. King
street. near Eighth. the Rev ! n
Crawford viii preach. at 10 30 o'cloct
tomorrow, on "Jud-ment TO Come -
This IS the fourth Of a series OF SER
mons on ihe future life. Mrs. l. E
Wales will sing As Pants the Heart as
an oifertory solo. Sunday School imme-
dialely follows the morning service and
at me same time an adult Bible class.
talght by the minister meets
Christian Endeavor meeting ia AZ e45
o'clock; subject. Christian PRINCIPLES
IN Industry" led by C r. Eastman
The sermon subject for the evening
service. at 745 o'clock. will be "The
Misunderstood Christ" A short organ
recital by the orgaD!st. Mrs. E II bar
Tow, pre'edes this service. Mrs. Bar
fow's numbers for tomorrow evening
viii be THE Pilgrims Song Of Hope"
Batiste; "pasioralc in F." Huelak. and
'Postlude,' Wely. John Hayes and
chorus choir VIII sing Saviour. When
Night Involves the sky" and Mrs. L. E.
Wales and Miss Frantz Clarke will sing
My Redeemer Liveth," Mendelssohn.
Evening journal., 1920-02-21
WASHINGTON IS
SERMON THEME
Birthday of Father of Coun-
try Will Be Observed
at McCabe
EVENING SUBJECT
WILL BE THE WRECK"

Washington's Birthday Will be prop
erly recognized at McCabe Memorial NJ
E. Church. tomorrow. In the morning,
at 1880 O'Clock. ihe pastor VIII preach
on tho subject. washington. the Hero y
He will present the great soldier and
Statesman as The ideal public servant
and VIII also show that the lessons
taught ny our Arst president st'll lin
ger In tie minds Of American people.
Members of The American Legion are
invited to hear this sermon.
The sunday School. in all grades, VIII
open at ~ IS o'clock, under The direction
Of Edwin c. Huber the superintendent
A program Of special interest has been
prepared for the Epworth League SER
vice, at Gas o'clock.
At 730 o'clock The pastor VIII deliver
tho second Of n series OF sermons on
The Spiritual Significance OF the World
War The subject for tomorrow night
Is "The Wreck" In this sermon the
sneaker will answer the question, Has
Christianity FailedY'
At both the morning and evening
services an opportunity win be given to
any person who may desire to unite
with NfcCabe church, to do so.