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Evening star., 1920-03-30
'SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
| DEFENDS LOCAL BOARD
Letter Warns Senate Committee
That It May Become Difficult to
Obtain Good Members.

A communication predicting that
unless the present board Of education
Is sustained by the Senate investi-
eating committee 1t will be impossi-
BILE to obtain members for future
school governing bodies. and voicing
disapproval Of q plan to elect NOM
bers Of the board BY popular ballot
was sent to Senator Sherman, chair
man of the committee. today by the
recently organized Association for
Improved Public Schools Of the Dis
trict.
This letter was drawn up at a meet
ing last night of the executive COM
mittee in the ONCE Of Arthur c. Mo-
ses. chairman, in tho Burlington Ho-
tel.
The letter also disclaims that mem
bers are bound by any attitude OF
friendship toward members of the
present board.
II 1t should appear to your commit
tee, as It does to u.s." the letter read,
that the board of education is a nee
essary organization. we want to sub
NIT to your consideration what we
present board. for the. moment at
least. is sustained by your committee
in the exercise Of function that has
necessarily been imposed upon it by
Congress, IT will be difficult and per-
haps impossible to obtain repre-
sentative pooy OF men ana women
who would accept service upon a
board Of education"
In addition to the four members of
the executive committee, the follow
ing three were appointed last night:
Arthur c. Moses. DR.. S. c. Capen and
DR.. w. S. Deffenbaugh. This commit
tee has the power to elect a secretary
and treasurer for the organization.
Plans for carrying on the work of
the organization will be made by a
special subcommittee at a meeting
this afternoon in the Burlington.
Evening star., 1920-03-30
ISAAC N. EVERETT DIES
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
Veteran Of Civil War ana for
Many Years Employe Of
Pension Bureau.

Isaac N. Everett. civil war veteran
and employe Of the pension bureau for
many years, died yesterday at his home,
419 NJ street, after a long illness. He
was stricken with paralysis more than
nine months ago
Mr.. Everett was born in Iowa seven
ty-six years ago. later moving with his
parents to Ohio. where he spent most of
his life. When nineteen years old he
enlisted in the 31st Ohio Infantry Volun-
teers and served nearly three years, un-
til the close Of the civil war.
Later he attended college at Della
ware, Ohio and also Ann Arbor,
Mich, where he was graduated in law
in 1869. He served five years as dis
trict judge in Texas, where he had
gone to practice law. Afterward he
moved to Kenton, Ohio, where he
practiced law. In 1873 he married
Miss Mary Phillips Of that city. He
moved in 1889 to Santa Ana, Calf,
because of i'll health in his family
and entered the government service
in San Francisco in 1900.
Shortly afterward he was transfer
red to the bureau of pensions in this
city, where he has served ever since.
Surviving him are his wife and two
sons. He was a member of Burnside
Post, G. A. r. Interment will be in
Arlington cemetery tomorrow after
noon at 2 o'clock.
Evening star., 1920-03-30
REPORT ON POPULATION
OF CITIES BY BUREAU

Population statistics announced to-
day by the census bureau included:
Hannibal. Mo-. 1880. an increase
Of 6O9, 3.3 per cent. over 1910.
Taylorviile, Ill. $500. increase 366.
or 6.6 per cent.
Belleville. ILL.,. 24,74l, increase 3,619,
OR III per cent.
Jeffersonville. Ind. 1o,oss. decrease
ga. or 8 per cent.
Salamanca. N. Y. s.27s increase.
3,4s4. or 6o.2 per cent.
Batavia. N. Y. 1854, increase
1928. or 1876 per cent.
Cortland, n. Y. 1924, increase
1,790, or 1876 per cent.
Lockport. N. Y. 21,308. increase
1855. or 1876 per cent.
Geneva. N. Y. 1858, increase 2,202,
or 1T.7 per cent
Frederick. Nd, 11.066, increase 655,
or 6.3 per GER
Clinton, IrC. >0.962. increase 4,733,
or rs per cent.
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CARDS OF THANKS.

DANGERFIELD. Mr.. Edward Calvin and
Mr.. Mamie Calvin Stokes wish to thank
their many friends for their kindness during
the sickness and their many beautiful floral
tributes after the death Of their beloved
mother, Mrs. ELLA CALVIN DANGER
FIELD.
EATON. I wish to extend my appreciation to
my many friends and workers for the
beautiful floral tributes and their sympathy
shown mt in my recent bereavement. the
death Of nv sister ANNIE Y EATON
WILLIAM LEE POSEY.
HAMMER. We wish TO extend many thanks
to the relatives and friends and also my
fellow workmen Of the surface division for
the beautiful noral designs sent at the DEATH
Of our dear brother and son, HENRY A.
HAMMER. also for their kindness during his
long illness.
ELfZABETU ME0IEWsKI AND FAMILY, =
Evening star., 1920-03-30

as q slight token Of appreciation Of
her wonderful care Of me during SO
many years Of my illness" She also
10 named as executT:x.
The officer left his sword and the
sword Of W. B. Jones, U. S. N, to
his Oldest. brother. To his mother
and two sisters he gives his personal
belongings and his stock. The re-
naming estate goes to his friend
Lucy c. Cooper. The value of the
estate Is not stated
Evening star., 1920-03-30
FINAL RITES TOMORROW
FOR JOSEPH W. SAUNDERS
Six Letter Carriers in Uniform to
Serve as Pallbearers for Late
Superiutendent.

Six letter carriers in uniform will
act as pallbearers at the funeral SER
vices for Joseph w. Saunders. super
intendent Of carriers. Washington
city post office, who died yesterday.
The services are to be held tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Vermont
Avenue Christian Church. Rev. Earle
Wiley is to ofhciate. Interment is
to be at Rock Creek cemetery.
The pallbearers will be L. B. Bry-
ant. ]. w. X. Young, Joseph thinner
man, NJ. r. Duckett. c. L. Steidell and
]. L. Wolfe. Carriers of the city post
office who desire to attend the SER
vices will be excused from their du-
ties in time to do so.
Associates at the city post office to-
day recalled a poem which Mr.. Saun-
ders, who was known as the walt
Mason" of the city post Office. wrote
in 1908 on the death of his son, Lit
tie joe" One verse read:
Now Little Joe's waiting in heaven.
Till the life work of Big Joe is done,
When, still as a child. he vii. lead me
To the throne of our God and His Son"
Evening star., 1920-03-30
TONS OF GOLD HAULED.
200 Armed Men Guard Route to
Subtreasury.

NEW YORK, March 30.-An armed
caravan moved through New York's
financial district yesterday with a
treasure of ten tons of gold in rough.
metal-bound boxes loaded on five
two horse trucks. The gold. valued
at $500. 900. arrived from England
on the steamship Lapland Sunday and
was taken to the subtreasury, in Wall
street. Moving along the caravans
route were zoo armed men,. in plain
clothes. and other armed men rode
on the trucks. Few pedestrians
knew what the vans contained.
Evening star., 1920-03-30
CAPT. FRANK B. GURLEY..

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. March 90
Capt Frank B. Gurley. eighty-four.
Confederate war veteran and founder
of Gurley. Ala, died at his home
kere. Capt. Gurley commanded a
cavalry company under Forrest and
was the officer who shot Gen. Robert
L. McCook of the Union Army when
he refused to surrender. He was cap
tured and sentenced to death. but SEN
tence was commuted when the Con-
federates threatened to retaliate.
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CARDS OF THANKS.

KEITH. We wish to extend many thanks to
the relatives and friends for the beautiful
floral designs sent at the death Of our
dear mother, EMMA KEITH. also for their
kindness during her long illness.
HER CHILDREN.
NcBURNEY. We wish to thank our relatives
and friends for the beautiful doral tributes
and the sympathy extended us at tho death
Of our father, JOHN AcBURNEY.
THE FAMILY.
Evening star., 1920-03-30
NAMED FRIEND IN WILL
Lieut.. Comdr. Semmes Read Left
Property to Lucy G. Coouer.

the will Of Lieut.. Commander
semmes Read, U. g. N. retired. dated
March 20. 1920, was fled today for
probate. He leaves the bulk Of his
estate to my friend, Lucy c. Cooper,
Evening star., 1920-03-30
MRS. MAMIE WEBB CURTIS.

DALLAS. Tex. March 30.-Mrs. Nam
ME Webb Curtis. president of the
Texas Women's Temperance Union
and former president of the national
organization. died here yesterday.
She was born in Hardin county, Tenn.
in 1860.
Evening star., 1920-03-30
SAMUEL COLMAN.

NEW YORK. March 30.-Samuel
Colman, one of the foremost Ameri-
can landscape painters and noted
etcher, died at his home here last Sat-
urday in his eighty-ninth year. it is
announced. Mr.. Colman, who was one
|of the oldest members Of the National
ACADEMY of Design. travelled exten-
sively and acquired a reputation as a
collector Of old japanese and Chinese
prints and jades. He was born in
Portland, Me.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
James Henry Steele.

James Henry Steele, aged 37, died this morning at the hospital, where he had been under treatment since last April for cancer of the jaw. He was employed at the Trumbull Electric plant before illness forced him to give up work. The deceased was a mem- Der of Company I in this city and served at the Mexican border with the Massachusetts troops of the National Guard. At the outbreak of the World War he was called into service but dropped from the rolls on account of a ruling disquaIifying married men
 with dependents from service He leaves his wife and mother, and the following sisters: Mrs. Charles Olson,
 Mrs Stanley Coats and Mrs. Jack Fauley, all of this city. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church and burial will be in Fairview cemetery in a plot beside the remains of his first wife.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
James E. Kelley

The funeral of James F. Kelley was held at o'clock this morning at St Mary's church. Rev. William A. Downed was the celebrant of a re- quiem high mass. Rev. John T. Win ters was deacon: Rev. William Krause sub-deacon and Rev. Walter McCrann was master of the ceremonies. The pail bearers were: William Hayes. Owen McAloon, Michael Mes,Sill, William Powers, Thomas Holden and John G. Loomis. Tl1e flower bearers were: Angelo Morella and Walter J. Kelley of Weehawken, N. J. The com- initial service at the grave in St. Mary's new cemetery was conducted by Rev. William A. Downey.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
Charlca E.. Johnson.

The funeral of Charles E. Johnson was held this afternoon at o'clock from the late home -t 4SS Church street. Rev. Dr. s. c. Ohman, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church of- hciated and burial was in Fairview cemetery. The following acted as pall- bearers: James Hea1ey, representing Hamony lodge: Louis Dyson, repre- senting Giddings chapter; Fritz Svensk, representing Andre lodge; Stephen Sautter, representing the fore mems club of the Corpin Cabinet Lock plant; Edward c. Connolly, represent ing Washington L. Morgan lodge of the Knights of Pythias; Carl Casper son, representing Vega society.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
MA PEARSON |TISM STUDENT
Shows Interviewer Her Sided Characteristics

ginia Pearson. the famous
 ture star, who is playing
 ce Thoatcr this week in a
 sketch with her husband.
 wis. is n most versatile and
 an. The public is we'll ac- nth her work in the fllm
 which she has been asso-
 Ave years, being with tho bx Co.,, The NitaRraph Co.
 n organization in turn. Her
 been varied and numerous
 s Pearson says. people like
 a year she has been play
 vaudeville stage, but plans Do tho screen after a trip |nd tho Orient next year. will collect material for |ns and plays. Miss Pearson bd an interesting career as |on the legitimate stage, for tho leading rolc in The tho original company with Hard for two seasons. and |illinm Favcrsham's leading |m her dramatic work. Miss |H many interests. for she is |udent of spiritualism In its |so and hnJ written articles (iect for Sir Oliver Lodges England. Yesterday. when Herald representative, she hn who would study tho |st accept only the best
 who handle the subject |emt misunderstanding deal he. herTelf. has had many Fentures.
 |o. Miss Pearson is greatly In painting, having done n
 pastels. of herself for Sir |rnon. n relative in England. bs stnr said also that she bnd of outdoor life but that |ork WIS not conducive to ns N nho would like. because q oither on the legitimate Nj. demanded so much study finished product could be |o tho public.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
CITY ITEMS
victrolas. at Moran's. of course.

NlctroIas, at Mofan s' oL course.
 -advt. That old Irish Mother of Mine. Victor Record No. 1s696. c. l.. Pierce Ss Co.-advt.
 The Welcome Baptist Mission will hold services tomorrow. The E. U. r. U. will meet at ( D. m. c. A. Bowman will be the president in charge of the services. At p. m. the Rev. J M. Patterson will preach. Removal sale at Besse-Leland's. --advt
 Como to c. l.. Pierce (I Co.'S. Hear Victor record No. 1s6e7. Fair one.- advt.
 Forestcrs Fair at Bardeck's tonight. -advt.
 A. Bessoff was arrested today by officer Thomas Feeney for alleged violation of the ordinance relative to parking hts automobile in the re- strictcd district longer than the time limit
 December Victor records c. L.. Pierce & Co-advt.
 Removal sale at Besse-Lcland's. ---advt.
 A son was born yesterday at the NeW bTlldln Scnefhl HOSDiNai No MI {. and Mrs. Charles r. Hayden of 80 Prospect street. A daughter was born at the same institution to MT. and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Forestville Dec. Victor Records at Morans'. -Advt.
 Headquarters for the hospital drive will be open this evening. Monday and Monday evening.
 That old Irish Mother of Mine. Victor Record No. 1s696. C. l.. Pierce &s Co.-advt.
 Forester's Fair at Bardeck's tonight. -advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
Mrs. William Morchcad.

The funeral of Mrs. William More- head was held at 9 o'clock this morn- ing at the church. of St. John the Evangelist. A requiem high mass was sung by Rev. Thomas J. Laden, the pastor. The pail bearers were James Gormley, Lester Gormley, Will liam Earles, Patrick Scully. Frank Morehead and Thomas Morehead. John J. Crean sang Lead Kindly Light" as the body was being taken from the church. The burial was in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
|H SCHOOL NOTES.
huh Appoints Committees Club Performance Dec. IT

thb ahpb''
 Club Performance Dec. IT
 by. Dec. IT. tho Amphion
 hub will present n historical,
 Fd '"The First Lady of the
 poster contest has been arr |t n prize of s2.50 will be 5 the artist submitting the M advertisement. All those Fishing to compete must
 names in to tho supervIs- |uilford.
 |ating club appointed tho members by nomination |oor: Leroy Fleischer. Jacob l, Harold Eisonberg. and |aenborg The committee was to secure a debate with |n. A publicity committee Of the following members |ntcd: Frank Colapinto, Will kford, Isadoro Koplowitz. hman and Samuel Google. lark and Paul Hannon were |he program committee.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
Mrs. Catherine DunIay.

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Dun lay was held at 10 o'clock this morn ing at St. Mary's church. A solemn requiem high mass was sung by Rev. William Krause. Rev. Walter Mc- Cram. was deacon and Rev. John T. Winters, sub-deacon. The pail bear eres were: Dennis Dineen, Thomas McKernan, Matthew NJ. Meskill, Herbert Benson. Dr. Daniel w. O'Con- nell and J. M. Halloran. The burial was in St Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES

First Church Organization Plans In- tcrcsting Series or Events for Com- ing Season.
 The Fellowship club of the First Congregational church met last night in tho chapel. A chicken supper was served at 6:45 o'clock and later a musical program was carried out, featured by vocal selections by Miss Harriet Chamberlain. Miss Doris Bradley accompanist. Howard Stearns acted as toastmaster at the supper and among those who responded were Rev O. A. Petty of the Plymouth Congregational church at New Ha- ven. MT. Petty was chaplain of the 102d regiment in France and he took us his subject the Moral Heritage of the war
 w. r.. Hagen. president of the cldb, outlined the activities for the coming season. Among other things the club plans to conduct Sunday evening com munity song services in the chapel in conjunction with the other church examinations. Each service will be conducted by a capable song leader and there will also be a special speak er on some timely topic. The weIch Choral Concert Choir will be here for Il return engagement later in the sea- son. Socials will be held monthly and a bowling club will also bes organized. An innovation fin church club socials this year will be informal dances fol- lowing the formal program each month. Amateur dramatic sketches may also be a part of the seasons program. A number of members ha-- responded to Miss Cora Beale's appeal to aid fin community service work.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
Mrs Sarah StOddard.

Word has been received in this city of the death of Mrs. Sarah E. Stod- dard at St Lukes Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Stoddard was formerly a resident of New Britain, and the body will be brought here for interment in Fairview cemetery. She leaves a son. Burton stoddard, two grand chil- dren, a sister. Mrs. Helen NJ. Seeley. and a nephew, H. Clinton Seeley of this city.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
William C. Lautlou.

William Clifford Landon, aged 10 months. died yesterday afternoon at the home of his father, Judson P. Lantfon, of 72 Hart street. Funeral services will be held tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. w. Maier will officiate. Burial will be in EairyieW cemetery
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
Thomas Henry Pctts.

Rev. G M. Missirian, pastor of the stanley Memorial church, officiated at the funeral of Thomas Henry Petts, held this afternoon at 3:2O from the Andrews & Doolittle funeral home at Is Walnut street. Burial was in Fair view cemetery. The pal bearers were Robert Miller, l.. I. Segel. E. R. Barbour. M. w. Putney, w. w. Goudd, F. E. Clock.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04

Died-Crawford, Mary Louise, be- loved wife of Franklin Crawford, on December 4th. Service, The Funeral church, Broadway at 66th street, on Monday, December 9th, at D. m.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04

New Haven. He also leaves a wife in this city. The pa1l-bearers were Orosio Forceiil, Giuseppe DiTulio, Francisco Marsanella, Jovani Celli, Crocetto Cro- cetto DBerdino. Alecio Spinaso was the flower bearer. Loriai and Sagarino had charge of the funeral
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
Deaths and Funerals.
Mrs Iucx p shepard

The funeral of Mrs Lucy F. Shep- ard will be held at 2:30 o'clock Mon day afternoon from the home of her grandson, D. N. Shepard of 43 Trinity street. Rev. Henry W. Maier will officiate and interment will be in West cemetery, Bristol.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
Mary Louise Crawford.

Mary Louise Crawford, wife of Franklin Crawford, died yesterday in New York. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday from'the Funeral church at the corner of Broadway and 66th street, New York
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
BarphoIemeno ToIli.

The funeral of Barpholemno Tolli, aged 33, was held at o'clock at St. Mary's church and internment was in St. Mary's new cemetery. He leaves a mother and father in this country, a sister in Rocky Hill and a brother in
New Britain herald., 1920-12-04
IEWIS-MsC BRAYNE.

J. S. Lewis and Miss Mary Mac Brayne. both former residents of this city, were married in Meriden Novem- Der 24. friends in this city have been advised. MT. and Mrs. Lewis plan to make their home in Meriden. |?
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-21
WHITING NEWS
(Mrs. L. A. Webster, Correspondent

Roy Foster and family of Middle
bury are visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Nelson Jones of Shoreham was
the guest of relatives Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary d. Green is visiting her
granddaughter, Mrs. Nelson Jones in
Shoreham
Mrs w. E. TAYLOR entertained the
Ladies Society Wednesday afternoon.
A very pleasant time was reported
H. 0. Wales and wife of Wevbridge
spent several days with their grand
daughter Mrs Harry Pierce and fam
lily recently.
Earl Pierce and his mother Mrs
Marion Pierce. who have spent the win
ter in Dolgeville. N. Y. are spending
several days with relatives in town
A very pleasant evening was enjoyed
Friday May IA, when a reception was
held at the church rooms for Rev. B
l. Chase and family. Refreshments
were served by the young peoples Sun
day School class.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-21
WEYBRIDGE HILL NEWS
MRS. c. S. lanes, Correspondent

Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Wales spent
Saturday and Sunday with their grand
daughter, Mrs Harry Pierce in Whit
ing.
Charles L. Iewett and children and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bingham OF
Middlebury spent Sunday with rela-
tives in Panton.
D. Albert James returned to his home
in Auburn. Me. last week. after spend
ing six months at the home OF his
uncle, J. A. James.
Miss Clara Barnum returned to her
school work in Wallingford Sunday eve
ming after spending Saturday and Sun
day with her parents at the parsonage
The Addison County Association OF
Congregational churches will meet at
the Congregational church here next
Tuesday. Dinner viii be served at
noon.
On Sunday, Memorial Day" there
will be a union service at the Congre-
gational church at eleven o'clock. Pres
ident John M Thomas OF Middlebury
College will give the address.
Miss Marjory Bingham, who had re-
Gently attended the conference OF Y
w. c. A. held in BURLINGTON gave a
fine report of the meeting at the Chris
tan Endeavor SUNDAY evening
The body OF Mrs Jennie HAYWARD
who died at the home of her son. B
M. Hayward in Montpelier on Satur-
day was brought here on Monday
The funeral was held at the Congrega-
tional church. of which she was a
member. at two O'Clock. Burial was in
the family lot. She is survived by two
sons B. M. HAYWARD of Montpelier
and L. M. Hayward of Lee, Mass
Many relatives and friends from Yer
gennes, Addison, New Haven and Mid
J dlebury were here to attend the fu-
neral.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-21
High School Notes

The girls of the Y. W. c. A. who
went to Burlington to attend the con-
ference of the Older Girls of Vermont
last week held a meeting in the study
hall Monday evening. Various talks
were given and reports submitted
Miss Frances Warner, teacher in
the department of Science. who has been
i'll with a severe cold. has recovered
sufficiently to resume her duties. Dur
ing the absence of Miss Warner her
classes were conducted by Superinten-
dent Eddy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-05-21
WEYBRIDGE NEWS

Mrs. Winona Shaw of Burlington.
former resident, died at the Marv
Fletcher hospital Wednesday after
being in failing health for the past
wear. She was AZ years old and was
born in Weybridge. She is survived
bv two sons. The funeral services were
held this morning at 1870 O'Clock at
ST. Pauls chapel in Burlington and the
body was brought to Middlebury on
the noon train and taken to Wevbridge
for interment.