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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-04-30
RECENT DEATHS
MRS. EDWIN c. POTTER

Mrs. Sarah A. (Gracy), wife Of
edwin C. Potter, died early Sunday
morning, April %. She was born in
oeacham, April 1, 1874, being the
laughter of John and Voda page
tracy. Her early life was spent in
'eacham where she was educated at
he Academy. On July IS, 1867, she
married Edwin c. Potter, the cere-
nony being performed by Rev. E. c.
cummings of the North Congrcga-
ional church in the house occupied
" C. F. Spaulding on Summer st.
they lived in Lyndonville many years
md while there she joined the East
I'm Star as Il charter member. AS
Worthy Matron she assisted in organ
zing chapters in Newport, Island
Pond. West Burke and st. Johnsbury.
When she first became resident 0f
st. Johnsbury she joined the Won
ms Relief Corps where she filled sew
raj chairs and was an active and val
led member. She was also a member
Of the 50 Club. Both MI. and Mrs.
Potter joined the South Congrega~
ional church more than quarter OF
l century AFRO On July Is, 1917, they
celebrated their golden wedding, an
went long to be remembered by the
many guests present.
In February, 1919, Mrs. Potter
went to Brightlook Hospital for an
operation, but the recovery was slow,
md ere the summer was passed she
called her serious condition. Her SUI
'erings were intense, but her faith IN
Tod never faltercd, and she wa
.enderly cared for by her devoted
husband. Her two sisters, Mrs. Nellie
Morse and Mrs. Addic Wilson were
with her for a long time, giving heH
every possible attention. Besides her
husband she leaves two sisters, Mrs.
Nellie Morse Of St. JohnsburN, MS.
Addie Wilson Of Stoncham, Mass,
wo brothers, Oricc Crazy of Somer-
lille. Mass, and John A. Gracy OF
pcacham, besides nicccs and ncphcWs.
The funeral WAS held at her late
home Tuesday afternoon, conducted
DN ncl pastor, iNtN' ioiiNi'
md the burial was in the family lot at
Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Mrs. Potter was most earnest ard
faithful christian lady and large
,irclc of friends have the rcmem-
)lancc Of her good deeds and hosp
talty.
Those attending the funeral fron
out of town were c. l.. Graccy %
Somcrville, Mass, John c. Graccy #
Pcacham, Justin Wilson of Stoneham,
Mass, Mrs. A. c. Mclean OF Dan
vile. Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Aldlich and
Charles Peck of Sutton, Mrs. Kate
Boynton of Passumpsic, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. p. Curtis of Barre, MIS-. JOSIE
l.. Pierce Of Johnson, Mrs sam
Chamberlain Of Woodsvillc.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-04-30

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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-04-30
FOR SALE
WORKING MEN HOMES

Six room cottage house, minutes
walk from Postofice, cement cellar.
furnace, electric lights, gas, set tubs.
porch, full bath, $1,000. Nearly new
house.
Six room house, barn, garden, OIL
Webster street, house has furnace
bath, electric lights, place for hens,
$4,000.
Ten acres land, good buildings,
poultry and vegetable farm, joins vii
lagc limits $500.
A. B. BOWS Agency
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-10-15
WEYBRIDGE NEWS
Mrs. W. W. Kingsland, Correspondent

Mrs. w. W. Kingsland, Correspondent
Lena Shaw returned to her school
in Wilmington Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W w, Kingsland
were in Burlington Saturday.
Edena Thompson returned to her
school in MontpeleT Tuesday
Lorette Thompson returned to her
school in McIndoes Falls Friday morn
ing.
The ladies will serve a chicken-pie
supper in the Methodist church this
evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fields and
daughter Gala of Fernsburg were at
G. P. Larrow's Friday
T. f. Dewey and family, Mrs. ]. 5.
Shaw and her guest Madam Griswold
of Bennington were IN Burlington on
Thursday
Almon Woodcook has picked three
different times in the month OF Octo-
Der from a pint to -ly quart OF
ripe wild raspber1ies
Harold Baker and Arthur Payne of
Bridport with company of friends
from McIndoes Falls have been tax
ing trip to the White mountains,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-10-15
LEICESTER NEWS
(Mrs. Alice ]. Fiske. COrrespOndent.

(Mrs. Alice ]. Fiske. Correspondent
Martin Wilson has recently pur-
chased a now Fo,d touring car.
Mrs Ben FaYler returned to her
home in Bellows Falls on Saturday.
M. A. Sturtevant, Superintendent OF
schools, was a recent visitor in town
S. w. Jones has rented the Lucy
Hitchcock house below the Corners.
Master Rohan Swnnington is much
improved and is able to attend school.
Mrs Harrison Roberts recently en-
tertained friends from Saratoga Springs,
N. Y.
Mrs Burt Ryder and son, Herbert
Jr,. were in Brandon with relatives for
the weekend.
Stella Austin of Bridport who has
visited friends at the Junction for
some days has returned,
Leo Fletcher is home after having
been away for. several weeks attending
fairs in Vermont and Massachusetts,
Mr.. and Mrs. Markham of Proctor
came on Sunday to spend the day with
his mother and sister at the Junction.
The Rev. Pierce who has been
spending the past week in the state
of Maine returned on Saturday eve
ming.
Road Commissioner, Forest Aver
mas several men and teams drawing
gravel and improving the roads in
town
The Inasmuch Circle" held a well
attended meeting at the parsonage on
| Thursday. A cooperative dinner was
served at room
Miss Hazel Kidder who cared for
John Swinniqgton during his last i'll
ness returned to her home i'll Brandon
Friday evening.
" ses Stewart accompanied By Mrs.
West and her daughter Mrs. Lawrence
went to Connecticut Friday morning
for The weekend
Zera Roberts, who has assisted in
the bakery in Brandon for several
weeks, has finished his work there and
is at his home at the Corners.
Mrs Samuel Capron entertained at
dinner last Thursday, Mrs. Bessie
Mills Fayler of Bellows Falls and Mrs.
Austin Johnson and son, Austin Jr.
Alice Jennings Fiske, Mrs Roy H.
Cole and daughter Alice, were in Bur
lington last week They motored there
with Mr. and Mrs. c. R. Jennings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Audas Person and
children motored to Shoreham Friday
afternoon where they were guests for
the week END of Mr. and Mrs Warren
Blair.
Mr. and Mrs Clayton Jennings mo
tored to Essex Junction on "Wednesday
where they were guests of relatives
and friends. They returned on Sat
urday.
The Far which was held at the
Catholic church for three DAYS and
evenings last week closed on Satur-
dav evening total Of 500 was
clear d.
To n and Charles Swinningtcn were
in Rutland on Saturday to visit their
ro,ner Norman. who is still in the
hospital Mrs. Swinnington was there
during the week
Mrs. Austin Johnson, VINO has beer
entertaining Mrs Ben Fayler Of Bel
lows Falls for week, accompanied
Mrs. Fayler to Ripton on Tuesday
where they were guests OF Mrs Mill:
for a couple of DAYS.
Mrs. Mary Person and Mrs. Julia
Baker went to Hinesburg on Thurs
) dav where they will remain for sew
eral weeks with Mrs. Persons brother
end sister Robert and Miss NettiC
Barker
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-10-15
WEYBRDGE HILL
(Mrs. C. S. James, Correspondent

Mr.. and Mrs. S. E, James visited
relatives in Addison Sunday.
There was a good attendance at the
Aid Society which was held with Mrs.
B. O, Wales last Thursday.
Alden Elliott has moved his family
from Cornwall to the tenant house OF
!. A. James and will be employed on
his farm
Miss Clara Barnum who attended
the Teachers Convention in Burling-
ton last week spent Sunday and Mon
day with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Wright and
son George of st. Adams visited at
the home of his brother Elmer L.
Wright on Saturday.
Mrs. Pamela Powell and two chill
dren have spent the past two weeks
with her sister Mrs. B, O. Wales. She
will reside with her mother, Mrs. w.
w. Smith in Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-10-15
STILL LIVELY.

"Just think" unused the merry old
gentleman, as he watched a crowd Of
college boys. Forty years ago was
like that"
"Well, you haven't changed much,
SAM" replied his friend. ITS true
you don't wear loud hat bands and
socks and burst forth in a college yell
at every opportunity, but you own the
flashiest automobile in town, and l
don't know of anybody who hOnks his
horn without any particular reason
more often than you dO."-Brming
ham Age Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-10-15
Discussing the Lead.

The COmedan-That new leadin'
mans a cheese. The big stiff Nothin'
but a cheese.
The SOubrette-Naw, he amt no
cheese. A cheese is good to eat. Hes
q hole In the cheese-just as rank, but
nothln' to II.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-10-15
Sad Prospect.

"Do the doctors give your friends
any hope for their rich uncle"
mot a particle. They say he may
live for years"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-10-15
When She Is AmiabIe.

His wife seems to be very amia-
ble person"
"Shucks. the other fellows wife al
WAYS seems amiable."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-01
TO CONSIDER PLANS
FOR AIDING FARMERS
Joint Meeting of Agricultural Com
mittees Called
HOUSTON WILL BE INVITED
senators and Congressman Prepare
to Help Cotton, Wheat and
Cattle Growers
HOUSTON WILL BE INVITED

Washington, Nov. 3O.-Possible rem
edial legislation for agricultural inter
ests will be considered at a Joint
meeting of the agricultural commit
tees of the Senate and House next
Thursday. The Senate committee went
over the situation today and invited
the House committee members to
meet with them at that time to see
what could be done to alleviate the
situation caused by falling prices for
farm products.
Senate committeeman said tentative
suggestions for consideration in
.cluded:
Revival Of the war finance corpora
ton and the opening of European
markets for surplus products, some
plan for extending credit to foreign
nations and amendment of the federal
reserve act to afford extension Of
credits on--agricultural paper.
Senator Norris, Nebraska, said re-
establishment of trade" with Russia
would be one means of relief Sen
aator France, Maryland, another men,
Der of the committee, plans to intro
duce a resolution Off this purpose.
Cotton States Men Ready.
Senator Harrison, Mississippi, also
aa committee member, indicated that
Congressman from cotton States were
ready to join with those from wheat
and cattle States in pushing relief
legislation. The Mississippi Senator
said he wanted to gee the war finance
corporation revived and provision
made for government loans to the
agricultural interests.
THE government encouraged the
farmers to make this crop, which was
at very high cost of production
and the government ought to apply
exceptional treatment to aid them
asserted. Senator Harrison, who said
he had bills to offer dealing with the
problem if the joint committee ses-
sion reached no definite program.
The Senator said he would also
favor making property in the hands
OF the alien property custodian
amounting to about, ,$a00, 100000 basis
for extending credit to Germany to
purchase surplus American products
The joint committee, it was said
will ask Secretary Houston. members
of the federal reserve board and other
officials of the government to be
present.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-01
HARDING
VISITS JAMAICA

Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 30.-Sena-
tor Warren G. Harding arrived ut
Kingston this morning and left the
steamer Pastorcs, which brought him
from the Canal Zone, at 1880 O'Clock,
He was met by the mayor, leading,
officials and representatives citizens.
A guard of honor composed Of q
West Indies kegiment was lined up on
the quay ass the President-elect dis
embarked. Crowds which had gathered
welcomed him with lusty cheers while
a band played "1'hc Star Spangled
Banner"
The Senator inspected the regiment.
expressing TO the commanding officer.
his appreciation of the smart appear
ancc of the soldiers. He was then in
troduccd to the various officials ny the.
mayor.
After brief conversation with the.
mayor, in which Senator Harding said
he was glad Of the opportunity af-
forded him to visit Jamaica, he was
driven through the principal thor.
oughfares to Kings House, the official
residencG Of the Governor, where q
reception was held. There was an ova-
ton for the American Pre- tsident~.elcct
all along the route and many business
and private dwellings,
were decorated in honor o! the orca-
sion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-01
SUMTER is INVADED
BY Shrine FORCES
Members Of Omar Temple Spread
Much 10y
QUANTITY OF FRESH MEAT
Gamecock City Opens Arms 10 Visi-
tors-Plenty Of
Amusement

Sumter, Nov. 30.--Shrincrs of
Omar Temple invaded Sumter 1000
strong today and completely took the
city. 'Fresh meat" to the number of
209 furnished much amusement to the
many spectators throughout the entire
day. Special trains brought visitors
all during the hours of the day. About
400 members from Charleston came in
early and were very much in evidence
throughout the day. The city was
gaily decorated for the occasion.
The proceedings began with bust
ness meeting at 10 o'clock, in which
lively discussion of division of Omar
Temple was engaged in. After much
debate it was decided to submit the
proposition to each individual mem
Der in referendum vote at the annual
meeting on December 80 determine
the issue in this manner. Officers Sc
lected at this meeting for the next
ensuing year were:
Charleston Men Elected.
d. G. McAlistcr, Columbia, Poten-
tate; Eustice Miller, Bennettsyille,
chief rabban; w. f. Gray, Charleston,
assistant rabban; w. w. Wannamaker
Orangeburg high priest and prophet;
l.. G. Fisher, Charleston, Oriental
guide; J. c. Bisscll, Charleston record
er; w. f. CAN'T, Charleston treasurer.
board: T.. S. Booth, Sumter;
}. X. Owens, Bennettsville; w. w.
Wannamaker, Orangeburg; w. J. Ivey
Florence, d. G. McAlister, Columbia;
r. p. Miller, Benncttsville, and James
II. Johnston, Charleston.
Midday the Mobiles and guests were
served sumptuous dinner, in which
over 1000 plates were filled to over
flow. Turkey, barbecue and other deli
cacies were in abundance and every
body enjoyed the feed.
Another large crowd gathered for
supper, which was likewise great
success.
The afternoon was featured by big
parade preceding the ceremonial ses-
sion. After the parade the candidates
were initiated into the mysteries of
the order, the ceremonial hall being
packed to overflow.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-01
MANNING HUNTERS
GET BIG GAME

On Monday, November 22nd, a
party of hunters left Manning for a
weeks hunt on Black Oak Island in
the Santee Swamp. The guest of
honor being Mr.. Walter C. Ellis and
Mayor Charles H. Martens of East
Orange, N. j. TO the hunting party's
regret, Judge w. f. Mountain was
prevented from coming on account of
heavy docket in Supreme Court.
Those included in the party were as
follows:
Walter c. Ellis, Esq, Mayor Charles
II. Martens, r. r. Jenkinson, Sam
Sprott, Webb Sprott, "Drd" Plyler, S.
l.: Huggins, T. L. Coffey, Ed Reardon,
Marion Williams, Ernest June, John
June Uncle Harry Brooks, Archie
pelt, John G. Dinkins, ESQ. Everett
Horton, H. l. Ellerbe, M. j. Davis,
Joe Graham, H. A. Allsbrook, e. l..
Brown and S. w. Barron.
Messrs. Graham and Davis with a
splendid bunch of hounds managed to
keep the game on the move, making
the shooting extra fine and while Sam
Barron gathered q roll of "shirt tails"
for the Black Oak Hunting Club, still
each night there Was fresh meat
s" ifging to the meat racks.
Two of those losing part of their
shirts, were our friends Messrs. Cof-
fey and Ellcrbe, however, this did
not discourage Mr.. Coffey and with a
strong determination to "get 'em
boys resulted in killing large black
bear 20 his credit.
The game killed on this triu was
two bears and three deer, Messrs.
Colfey and Webb Sprott got bear
each while S. w. Barron, Mack Appelt
and Ed Reardon brought down a deer
Il piece.
Willie Bowman, chef for the party
was highly commended by the entire
party, each saying that "Willie hand
led the situation to perfection"
Mr.. Ellis and Mayor Martens spoke
very highly, of the hospitality shown
them on this trip and in conclusion,
SAID, that Sam Barron, was without
doubt, the best sportsman and
camper they were ever out with"
They are spending this week with Mr..
Mcdowell McFaddin, hunting birds.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-01
BODY is UNCLAIMED

Roanoke, Va, Nov. 29.-Coincidcnt
with the announcement today of local
authorities that the body of James
3. Rodgers, the alleged bandit killed
IN battle with Roanoke police in
the outskirts of the city November
la, will be turned over 20 the medical
department of the University of Viz
gHla IT not claimed soon, William
Porter, alleged robbcr held here, told
police that he had heard Rodgers
"Bealc."
Porter, who broke his silence for
the first time since he has been in
Jail here, added that he had knowo
Rodgers but week prior to the ,y},-
berry November 10 of the Glasgow Vir
ginia Bank. 1t is in connection with
that robbery that he and Il companion,
Carter, are being held here.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-01
HOPES FOR BAIL
BY NEXT TUESDAY
DIR. Elmer Expects to Get Wife Re-
leased.
TO ARREST OTHERS?
Some Talk of This but Solicitor Gen
eral Denies knowledge. of
Intention

Macon, Ga, Nov. 3O.-Dr. f. E. FL
mer, whose wife is being held at the
county Jail on a warrant charging
murder in connection with the death
of Fred d. Shepard of Fort Valley,
left this afternoon for his home in
Jacksonville, Fla. He made rcser-
vations at hotel for room for him
self and his chauffeur for next Sat-
nrday, and is quoted as expressing the
belief that he will be able to fur
rlsh bail for his wife next Tuesday.
MRS. Annie Cults, arrested yes
terday at Fitzgerald, was visited at
the Jail late today by her husband.
EIdridge Cults, a lawyer, and his
brother, E. A. Cults prominent cotton
man Of Savannah No additional
counsel has been employed, they
Mrs. Elmer has been hystcrical
ever since she was locked up early
Sunday morning and County Physi-
clan Herring Winship visited her dur
ing the day.
She has the most comfortable
quarters in the jail" he said. 81 be
iieve that she is in good condition"
Dr.. Elmer's petition for bail saw;
she is in delicate condition, having
recently recovered from pneumonia,
and her mother is said to have died
less than a month ago.
Before leaving Dr.. Elmer expressed
the opinion that the "whole matter
would be cleared up if certain per-
son under arrest would tell the
truth" He predicted that there would
be confession, and added, "this mat
ter is not over; there'll be two or
three more arrests"
Solicitor General Charles II. Garrett
sand that he knew of no additional ar
rests in prospect, and if there are to
be any, he said, it would be in the
nature of cross prosecution.
That there will be special term
OF the Houston county superior court
early in December to dispose of the
cases was predicted here TODAY by
persons close to the case, but Co.
hcltor General Garrett refused tt
comment on this report at this time
Attorney Charles NJ. Durranct
dropped out of sight this afternoon
checking out, at the hotel where he
had been registered. To hotel clerk
he said that he was going to At.
lanta,
Gen, Walter A. Harris, associate
counsel for Mrs. Elmer, and Judge
John p. Rose, counsel for Mrs. lone
Henry and Ernest Hopson, who ar,
under arrest at Perry, declared that
there would be no important deyel
opments until after the hearing 70,
bail next Tuesday.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-01
UNDER MILITARY RULES

Williamson, W. Va, Nov. 29.-Mingo
County, where strike of miners has
been in progress since last July, was
today declared by Governor Cornwall
to be under military regulations.
Col. Herman Hall, commanding the
provisional battalion Of federal troops
which arrived mere Sunday from Camp
sherman, issued proclamation in
which he forbade public assembly, ex-
cept such meetings as might be held
IN regularly organized churches. Col.
Halls proclamation prohibited, also,
parades or demonstrations against the
authorities and stipulated that no per
sons ether than officers of the law
and military would be permitted to
carry firearms or be in possession of
explosives.
= The troops have been distributed
throughout the district to guard the
mines.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-01
SAYS MARINES WERE
BURNED BY BANDITS

Port Au Prince, Haiti, Nov. 3D.--The
naval court Of inquiry investipatinr,
1hp actions of American marines con-
ciuded It's hearings in Haiti today with
the examination of Lieut. Col. Hooker,
OF INC Ecldarmeric who testified to
the belief that 1000 peaceful Hahicns
mad been killed ky bandits in the last
few years. He declared that from
March 1919 to October 1919, LARGE
farming and settlement areas were
completely wiped out by ununiformed
bandits roaming about under the lead
crshlp Of desperate chiefs.
Col. alooker, in his testimony, gave
n startling ldca of the methods of the
outlaws, citing nearly a dozen cases
TO snow how marines and yendarmrs
captured by bandits were mutilatcd
he sand that in every instance thew
were decapitatcd and their vital or
EanS removed and scattered along the
trails.
Two torture, Col. Hooker asserted.
ne testified that lieutenant had been
killed, the heart and liver distributed
and eaten and the brains removed tc
grease bullets for the bandits guns
The records. he said, showed that 80
rendarme officers were killed.
Dorcas Williams, n sergeant of ma
rines accused Of killing Garnicr Jean
last year, today entered emphatic
denial Of guilt.
Jules Andre, a gcndarmo lieutenant,
produced copy of official letters pur. 1
porting to have been written by the
Justice Of the peace at Maissadc say
ing Jean had been killed during the
battle, but that the justice was unable
% state whether by the bandits or gen
darmes.
Admiral Henry r. Mayo, president
OF the court, announced the hearings
would be resumed IN Washington.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-12-01
BIG BOND ROBBERY
NETS MUCH BOOTY

New York, Nov. 3O.--Fou bandI1s
held up two messengers Of the Man
hatten brokerage firm Of Kean, Tay-
lor & Co., in Brooklyn this afternoon,
seized package said to contain
$467 900 in Liberty bonds, fred a
fusillade Of shots and escaped.
When accosted by the bandits the
messengers were in front Of the firm
of lgo Brothers, hardware dealers
and manufacturers. Three of the
band thrust rcvolvers in the mes
faces, while the fourth
snatched the package. Then, enter
ing an automobile which was stand.
ing at the curb, they drove away. The
abandoned machine was found later
on the outskirts Of the city.
The bonds, in denominations Of So
600 and $4,000, were being carried
to lgoe Brothers in exchange for Sc.
cufities Of smaller denominations,
members of the brokerage firm SAID
All but 100000 worth of the securities
we're said to be negotiable.