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The Press., 1921-01-27

The last of the series of stereopticor lectures by Newill Dwight Hills was I given Sunday evening in the church the topic being, Golden Means Be- ! tween Autocracy and Democracy"
 The missionary meeting of the women of the Federated church will be held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Myron G. Sparrow. There will also be a meeting of the Ladies' Aid after the missionary meet ing.
 The Union meeting of the Rockville Christian Endeavor will be held in Holland Friday evening of this week There will be addresses by Rev James Carter of Ellington and by Merritt Hopkins of Willimantic, who is engag- ed in Y. M. c. A., work in that city.
 The many friends of Franklin De- Haven, the artist from New York, who spends his summers in Holland, will te pleased to know that his picture "Moonlit Stream" won the second prize of $4O0 and a silver medal from the National Art club exhibition.
 Judge and Mrs. Edwin S. Agard left Tuesday for a two months trip to Portland, Oregon, to visit their daugh- ter Mrs. Harry Babcock, who was for merly Miss Florence Agard MT. Bab- cock is native of Holland also, being the son of MT. and Mrs. Gilbert P. Babcock of this place.
 The regular meeting of the Study club was held Monday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs L. Ernest Hall. A paper "On the Alaskan Coast" was given by Rev. William c. Darby. It was description of very interesting trip. Readings were given by Miss Lima Adams. A social time of inter- esting guessing games was enjoyed. The games were prepared by Miss Katherine Bartlett. Refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Hall.
The Press., 1921-01-27

Miss Herminie Gendron of Canada was married to Louis St. Germain of this place on January 18th, at St
 Edwards church by Rev. Felix J. EO'Neill. The witnesses were MT. and Mrs. Damase GiraFd. After the we'd ding reception was held at the home of Damase Girard on West Main street.
 Much industrious labor is being put into the annual high school senior play. The Amazons," is to be pre- scented in the Memorial hall, Stafford Hollow on the evening of February third, and in St. Edwards hall on Fet ruary fourth. Tickets will go on sale for both performances on next Tuesday. Memorial hall sittings will be sold at the store of H. F. Cady in Stafford Hollow. Tickets for the per- formance in St. Edwards hall will go on sale at two o'clock next Tuesday afternoon at the store of E. c. De- Borde.
 The Woman's Guild of Grace church will serve hash supper on Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock. Music and two short plays will furnish the evenings entertainment "A Precious Pickle" will be given by the following cast of characters:
 Miss Rebecca Pease, Eva Christensen Mrs. Gabble, Hazel Alcott Jennie Frost Ethel Walsh Bessie Snow Mildred McLagan Sadie Bean, Dorothy Jacobsen (city girls on a vacation in the coun- try)
 Sissy Gabble, Marion Jones Juno, (Miss Pease's colored help)
 Mabel Jacobsen ''The Same Man" will be given by Marion Jones and Eva Christensen Price for supper and entertainment. 35 cents; Entertainment alone, 15 cents.
 The Italian band have Teen prac- ticing very attractive musical pro- gram for their concent on Saturday evening of this week. Reserved seats ire now on sale for the performance, It the Mccormick Drug store The concert promises to be worthy one. 1 There has been lately added to the oster of the band several musicians f talent including Guisseppe Martini, yho was a member of the famous 9ranetire band from Italy, which be- | gan tour of the United States and | owing to the influenza emidemic was forced to stop and disband at Hart ford. He is a veteran of the World War, where he served with the Italian army. He also served in the war with TripOh and received in all IA wounds, without impairing his playing ability. At the concert he will play a solo in "Quarteto de Rigoletto." The band is under the leadership of Feliberto Scalera, who Is a master of musical instruments. The following is the program:
 Suffragette. March, Taylor Lustspefl, Kela Bella R1goletto, Verdi Bohemian Girl, W. Balfe Pasdes Fleurs, Tobani High links, T. Clark Poet and Peasant, Tuppe AF.S~
The Press., 1921-01-27
SurOecNpS Jon.

Collectors of customs. tn.Ing con- stantly on the watch trr >!nugglers, have certain demands ui'rt, they re- peat almost uncOnSciouHi!. Not long ago a tourist came ashore with bad ly swollen cheek. What have you there?" asked the custom officer, point ing to the swelling. "An abscess, sir" was the reply. "WefI," said the officer impatiently, 'Open it, please" -
The Press., 1921-01-27

SEE Bert S. Chaffee, R. F. D., l, for Columbia. Pope, Miami, or Davis made Bicycles. Also the Johnson motor wheel. that will make your Bicycle in- to @ twin cylinder Motorbike that will go 60 miles for 10 cents.
 HIGHEST PRICES-paid for Live Poultry, Veal and Fresh Eggs. Tele- phone 57 HARRY MARRIOTT.
The Press., 1921-01-27
HOME NEWS

LOCAL NOTTCE8s AAG1AR amAsg this head 13 cents . line. Latest Styles-Dark Blue serge with silk pencil stripes, Black serge with silk pencil stripes, at $2.25 per yL Absolutely clean worsteds.
 Gulnn Remnant Store.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18

add to the variety OF things here
abouts."
In spite of her seeming lack of UNI
Outstanding. Mrs. Miller had merry
twinkle in her eye as Joan returned
to her barn painting. 81 know Fate
when l see it handed out to folks"
She said.
Joan was as busy as the proverbial
backyard ant when the young man ar
rived with his painting outfit, dressed
neatly in overalls.
Mrs. Miller gave them a proper In
PRODUCTION and then retired to the
Kitchen to make some extra dough-
nuts, since she had invited the young
man to eat his meals at the farm
house.
Before dinner time Jack Wharton
had walked around to Joan's side of
the barn. He stood squirting critically
at her color. "very effective, Miss
lruaN. Are you-that is. is this your
regular job?"
Joan turned on her ladder. "No-
I'm mural decorator. IL sort OF
needed the change" she laughed. play
ing on the words, $50 am doing this
work for the summer"
Artists nearly always co need the
change" Jack admitted.
The side of a barn and the side of
ballroom are not so different, except
in temperament" Joan added.
Give me the barn every time" Jack
replied emphatically. II abominate
bathrooms, either as means of liveli
hood for struggling mural artists or as
means of amusement for empty
headed society folk"
Joan looked at him In establishment.
Just what do you like?" she asked.
TN tell you, if youll wait week."
he said.
Joan did wait week, but she could
have guessed before the half week had
been passed. The Young man had seen
her, had fallen In love with her, and
haG taken this strategic method of
| getting acquainted with her in her own
environment, he had supposed. His
! effort at painting the other side of the
barn was pitifui. hut, as Joan said
| afterward. no one could see ii from
the highway, aid it did not matter
| MI that matters is--you," he had
told her for the sixth time that day.
And Mrs. Miller took all the credit
for the love affair."
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18
Boston Common.

The famous Common was not do
mated but purchased by the people Of
Boston in 1894 from the owner, VIII.
liam Blackstone. The purchase price
was raised by an assessment Of q
few shiiiings IN each householder, the
90 acres to be common land upon
which all the inhabitants Of tile towr
had the right TO pasture their cows
Ralph w. Emerson, when boy, tend.
ed his mothers COW there Tie Com.
mon was used as a training ground
By the British troops in Revolutionary
times II was the place Of execution
where witches and Quakers. IN early
Colonial days, were put 10 death.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18
Yield Valuable OIL.

An oil obtained from stumps of RED
pine trees has been found TO be vak>
liable for recovering silver from pub
verified ore by the Notation process.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18
BOOKS ETHER GOOD Or BAD
Classification Made by Thomas Carlyle
is Not Likely to Be Much
Improved On.

| do not know whether It has Suf-
fic,ently been brought home to you that
there are two kinds of books. When
man is reading on any kind of
subject, in most departments of books
in all books, If you take it in wide
sense-he will find that there is a
division into good books and bad
books. Everywhere a good kind of
book and bad kind of book. am
not to assume that you are unac-
quainted, or i'll acquainted, with this
plain fact; but / may remind you
that ii is becoming a very important
consideration in our day. And we have
10 cast aside altogether the idea people
have, that If they are reading any
books, that If an ignorant man is read
ing any book, he is doing rather bet
ter than nothing at ali. | must en-
tirely call that In question; even ven
to deny that 1t would be much
safer and better for many reader
that he had no concern with books at
all. There is a number, a frightfuIly
increasing number of books, that are
decidedly, to the readers of them, not
useful. But an ingenious reader will
learn. also, that certain number of
books were written by supremacy
noble kind of people-nOt a very great
number of books, but still number fit
TO occupy all your reading industry,
do adhere more or less to that side of
thiDgs.-Thomas Carlyle.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18
Peas Once Called LentIIs.

The word pea" is derived from Pisa,
a Greek city of Ellis, which seems to
have been the center of the pea grow
ing industry for years before the
Christian era. The antlquarians aver
that the ''mess Of pottage" for which
Esau sold his birthright was dish
of peas. In those times they were
called ''lentils," and even at the pres
ent da% the English people of several
Cf tie English shires. notably Middle
sex and Uxfordshire, still call them
"tils." dropping the "IcG." In the time
Of Mary they were called "peasons, T"
and in the time of Charles l "pease.r
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18
English Bibles.

The date of English versions Of the
complete Bible are as follows: wy
cliffe's, 1882; Coverdale's, 1876. rare,
Of very great value. printed at Zurich ;
Matthew'S 1887; Great Bible" 1899
Geneva Bible (the "Breeches Bible. "
from the translation of the word
apron" in our common version in
Gen. SD. 1850; Bishops Bible (known
as ''Treacle" Bible, from its transla-
ton of Jeremiah 1929. 1868; Au-
thorized Version, 1911; Revised YER
sion, 1881. There were Republican
tions Of some Of these, but we give
the dates of the first appearance Of
the several versions.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18
EruptiOnS of the Skin
Cause TOrturous itching

orders, because it is such a thor
oughly satisfactory blood purifier.
1t cleanses the blood of all impuri-
ties, and thus counteracts the eff
fects Of the germs that attack the
skin.
Begin taking S.S.S. today, and if
you will write a complete history
Of your case, our medical adviser
will give you expert advice without
charge. Address Chief Medical Adj
wiser, 158 Swift Laboratory, Allan
"a. Ga,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18
Oil Valuable in Leprosy.

The use of chaulmoogra oil has been
known for some time to have some
virtue In the treatment of leprosy,
and recently it has been discovered
that there are great many points
OF similarity between the germs of
leprosy and those of tuberculosis.
This had led to some government ex-
periments in the direction of combat
ing tuberculosis which will De con-
Quoted in Hawaii.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18
Persuasive.

The head of big Chicago business
house was extolling the craftsmanship
of certain man in his employ.
Il gather from what you say" OBJ
served a friend. ''that this man is in-
deed persuasive in his methods"
"Persuasive" repeated the head of
the house. why, my friend, that chap
could sell the Cuban government q
snowplowp
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18
A NIGHTMARE.

81 dreamed last night" said the land
lord, ''tha; | owned The earth"
That must have been pleasant
dream"
quite the contrary. People were
all the time moving out, and as for my
rule against taking In babies. II
wouldn't work at all. = Boston Trans
script,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18

If you are afflicted with any
form Of skin disorder, you are well
acquainted with the flaming, burn
ing itching that these diseases pro-
duce.
Skin diseases are caused by an
impurity or disorder in the blood,
and there is no real and genuine
relief within your reach until such
impurities are removed.
SIS. has given great satisfac-
don in the treatment Of these dis.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18

Having cleared your skin keep 1t clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal. the Talcum to powder and per-
fume No toilet table is complete
without them. 25c everywhere.-Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18

Love is sort Of soothing strip for
every Ill of life.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18
impossible.

Does your husband give you all the
money you ask for?"
"Oh, no, he's not rich enough"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18

Many a lovers quarrel lasts all
married life.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18

ANY brand of hops may be used for
brewing trouble.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-03-18

There is difference between living
and being alive.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
American egion and Auxiliary
t Give Reception

There were about 65 present at the re-
ception given by the American Legion and
Auxiliary Friday evening to the members
Of the G, A. R., W. R. C, S. of ", and
Auxiliary at the Congregational vestry.
The receiving line was made up of the
heads Of the organisations: DR.. Geo. L.
Bates, Mrs. L. c. Robinson, Mr.. Butter
field and Mrs. R. c. Wallace and the
guests we're introduced by Mrs. Powers,
Mrs Kelley. Mrs Bates and Miss Ellis.
A short program was rendered consisting
Of flute solo, Don't You Mind the Sor-
rows" by Miss Dorothy Waite, accompa-
MED by Mrs. A W. Waite; song, We're
Growing Old Together" by Mrs, Clifton
Greaves, the Misses Nita Ellis and Beatrice
Morrill,, accompanied by Miss Edith Stew
art; solos, The Click of Her Little Brog-
ans" and Kerry Dance" by Mrs. Powers,
accompanied by Mrs. Waite; and read
ing, "Mammon and the Archer" from o.
Henry's -Four Million" by Mrs. ]. Ran
dali Child. DR.. Bates displayed the
beautiful flag presented to the Legion by
the W. R. c., and expressed their appre-
ciation and gratitude. The refreshments
were in charge OF Mrs. Eliza Stewart,
Mrs. c. T Morrill,, Mrs. E. @, Foss and
Mrs Geo. P. browne. The members of
the Legion sang informally several selec-
tions, accompanied by L. c. Robinson.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
AM THE COUNTRY NEWSPAPER
BY BRISTOW ADAMS.

am the Country Newspaper.
the family, Of tidings
friends; speak the home in the evening
clad porch or the glow of winters lamp
help make this evening hour record the
small, the varied of the days
am for and of the follow
whether they gutter,
the thrill of old days. vi wholesome messages.
speak the language of the
his understanding My than
church readers than
Young old alike find
soace,
love and deaththe three facts
bring together buyer and seller, BOTH am
of the the world of
the goods which
comfort, health, and
the word of the week. the history
community in the archives of andn
/ am the of the lives of my read
! am the Country Newspaper,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
HYDE PARK

Remember the 2nd entertainment in
the Legion Lecture Course to-ningt.
Pictures Friday night. THE Jack.
Inns, somewhat like the Old Homestead
ADV.
The Get Together" Ladies Ali will
meet with Mrs. Culver tomorrow Thurs
day P. M.
Mr.. and Mrs James Nc Cuin of Johnson
were Sunday visitors at the home of
Frank Brown.
Next meeting Of Parent. Teachers Assc-
citation will be held at Academy Hall, Nov.
Z. Prof. E. G, ingalls, will be present.
Brigham McF iland and bride arrived
in town Tuesday evening. Congratula-
tions are being extended to them immense
quan titles
Master Harry Noyes is at the Mary
Fletcher hospital where he has been suc-
cessfully operated on for appendicitis. He
is getting along very nicely.
Frank Brown resumed work on his R.
F. D. route Tuesday, after a lay off of
three months by illness. Homer Lanpher
very faithfully acted as his sub, during
that time.
The box party and dance at Academy
Hall last Friday evening had good at
tendance and avery enjoyable event it
was. About thirty dollars was realized
for the basket team.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Putnam were
visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Atwell at Richford last Sunday. Mr..
Atwell now fills responsible position with
the Quaker Oats Co., at that place.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
Halloween Pasty

Saturday evening the pleasant home of
DR.. and Mrs Valeau was the scene of a
Halloween party, given by their sons. Ar
chiBald and Andrew, and daughter. Kath-
crime, to twenty-four Young guests, who
were entertained in the attic, which was
appropriately decorated for the occasion,
and made cosy by easy chairs, rugs apd
couches. The lights and windows were
effectively decorated in orange and black.
Music was furnished for the evening by a
Brunswick. A most interesting program
was written on folders and carried out as
arranged.
Supper was served in the dining-room,
which was decorated, the center piece being
a large yellow pumpkin. The menu m
sisted of fruit salad. sandwiches, jelly, in.
dividuaI pumpkin pie and cocoa.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
LOCAL n e W s
MORRISVILLE

Mrs and Mrs. George Durette and sons,
Wayne and Loren were Sunday visitors in
St. Albans.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Slayton have re-
turned home from a two weeks stay in
Melrose, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Seymour a~d son
of Hyde Park were business visitors in
Morrisville Monday.
Ira Wood of Philadelphia was a guest
several days the past week cf his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Wood at Cady's
Falls.
Charles Miller, who resides east of the
FaAr Grounds. has not been able to attend
to his work for the past few weeks on &C.
count Of illness.
Mrs. Fannie Genge, daughter, Miss Vera,
DR.. and Mrs. Walsh and two children of
St. Johnsbury were visitors Sunday at the
home of DR.. George L. Bates.
Late news from Mrs. c. S. Fox, who
has been in hospital in Washington, D.
c., for the past three weeks, recovering
from serious operation, reports her con-
dition as improving satisfactorily.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
A Deserved Tribute

The St. Johnsbury Caledonian pays this
tribute to the late Ethan Carr, longtime
conductor on the St. ] & L. c. Railroad.
The statement is heartily endorsed by
everybody along the line. among whom
there was general regret at his summarily
removal years ago.
He entered the employ Of the St. Johns
bury and Lake Champlain railroad as con-
ductor. He filled this position for over
25- years, courteous popular officiat
His natural kindliness and his >inheren.
regard for the comfort of others made
him one of the efficient conductors on the
road and regret was widespread when his
connection with thefailroad was severed.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
Deer. Season Opens Monday

The open Season for Deer, commences
November Z, 1921, at o'clock a. m , and
closes November 10, at o'clock p. M,
Sunday excepted. Then only deer with
horns not less that inches long. A per-
son shall not take more than one such
deer during such open season. A person
so taking such deer, shall within forty.
eight hours, report such taking and ex-
hibit the animals head to the nearest
Fish &; Game Warden, or to some person
duly deputized by the State Fish & Game
Commissioner, to receive such reports.
The following named persons have been
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
The w. G. T. U. Crusade Ode
For 1921

While the Vermont State w. c. T. U.
Convention as in session al Morris vile
the following verses were contributed
for the occasion and sung at one of the
meetings -
BY vITELLIUs NJ, HARDY.
Tune-'Dare to be Daniel"
Shall old Vermont be Dry or Wet
All the years to come
This is the questiou-ion't forget
No License and No Rum.
Chorus-"Dare to be Daniel,
Dare to stand alone;
Dare to have a purpose firm,
Dare to make it known"
Shall her fair madens barter make
OF virtue for a price
Shall men for manhood money take
And sell themselves to vice
Shall Booze" still add to woman's tears
And life's woes prolong
Cause homeless and em5ittered years
Because her votes go wrong
Make pledge to self in honor true,
Standing for the right,
With ranks increasing, courage new,
To wage unyieldng fight
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
A Pleasant Occasion

A very enjoyable occasion was spent
Tuesday evening of last week when large
delegation of the Daughters Of the King
class of the A. c. Sunday School met at
the home of Mrs. G. H. Prior to remind
her of their respect and appreciation for
her services as teacher of the class for the
past severalyeas. The event was a COM
plete surprise to the hostess. A brief
program was rendered, games enjoyed, and
homemade candy with popcorn served,
In appropriate words Miss Addie Putnam
voiced the purpose of the gathering, and
presented Mrs. Prior with a fancy cake
plate, to which the recipient responded
feelingly.