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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
MGR. CARRIGAN'S SoNGSTERS
WILL BEGIN TOUR APRIL 6
Local Boy Has Prepared Lengthy Glee
Club Trip

With the best vocal and instrument
tai talent available, Manager Francis
Carrigan will lead the Middlebury Col
lege Glee and Mandolin Clubs on
five day tour Of the northern part of
the state beginning Tuesday of next
week. The itinerary is the largest
ever taken by these organizations,
while the program that has been pre-
pared under the direction of Professor
Alfred Larsen of Burlington is one of
the most varied vet attempted.
The dates of the tour are as follows
at Hardwick April 81 St. Johnsbury
April 6; Montpelier April : and Water
bury April s. There may be another
town or two scheduled at the eleventh
hour but the present plans call for one
night stands in the above towns.
About 2S men will make the trip.
The Glee Club numbers two dozen
members, some of whom however
also play a mandolin Gordon A.
Swami will wave the directors baton
instead of Professor Larsen whose
many duties in Burlington where he has
several large classes of music students
will prevent his accompanying the boys
on the trip
The program has not been definitely
arranged yet although it but remains
for the professor to choose from the big
repertory that has been rehearsed. In
Hunter and Webber will entertain with
a violin duet and the string quartet
will provide several Cooley, who is
in great demand locally as soloist,
will sing at least once alone.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
MISS MURIEL YITTUM
FIRST EASTER BRIDE
Dr. Thomas Secretary Welded to
Mr.. John VOndeII of Windsor

In the first post-Easter church we'd
ding Miss Muriel Vittum, daughter OF
Mrs. A. d. Vittum became the bride
of John H. Vondell of Windsor in St.
Stephens Wednesday evening at eight
o'clock. The ceremony was performed
by the rector the Rev Ebert B
Holmes. The bride was attended by
Mrs. Harry L. Cushman, her sister, as
matron of honor, Miss Sally Simonds
a cousin, Mrs Harold Damon, Miss
Esther Frost and Miss Hazel Arkley,
as bridesmaids Harry Vondell, a
man. The ushers were Harry L.
Cushman, Frederick Davis, Gerald
brother of the groom, was the best
Cabot and Cyril Cushman T h e
bride was gowned in white satin and
duchesse lace, with a veil of tulle.
She carried shower bouquet of roses
and sweet peas The gown of the ma
tron of honor was of turquoise blue
taffeta and she carried bouquet of
Opheliia roses. The bridesmaids
gowns were pastel shades with an
abundance OF tulle. They carried large
sprays of Gala lilies The ceremony
was preceded by a musical program
given by Mrs. Jessie Hatch Simonds
OF Boston, violinist, accompanied by
Mrs Susan B. Miner of Middlebury,
pianist 1t included: Hymn to the
Sum, Rimsky -Korsafkow; Melodies -
Gluck; Meditation" Squire; "Souve-
mir Poetique," Flibigch "V a lis
Bluette,' Drigo; "Adieu," Friml. The
wedding ceremony was followed by
reception to the intimate friends of
the couple at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry L, Cushman. The house
was decorated with smilax and cut
flowers. The out Of town guests pres
ent were Mrs Jessie Hatch Simonds,
Miss Sally Simonds and Miss Helen
Simonds of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. H
L. VOndell, Harry Vondell, Gerald
Cabot Frederick Davis and Cyril
Cushman of Windsor, Mrs. Arkley
and Mrs Dixon of Burlington and
Miss Tabor of Vergennes. Mr. and
Mr.. Vondell left during the evening
for Rutland AT noon Thursday they
went on their honeymoon to Boston,
after which thev will make their home
in Bellows Falls, where Mr.. Vonden is
engaged in large chicken farm busi-
ness The bride was for two years
the private secretary of President
John NJ Thomas of Middlebury Col
lege
During the last week the friends of
the bride had added two more showers
to the lengthy list of parties in her
honor On Monday evening Mrs n
]. Sanford was hostess at an apple
blossom social to- twenty-four young
women The decorations were prin-
cipally OF pink apple-blossoms in both
parlor and dining room. The gifts
had been placed on an apple tree in
imitation of fruit Vocal music and
dancing were the features of the pro-
gram Of entertainment Miss Helen
Carrigan was the soloist. Refreshments
were served On Saturday evening
Mrs. Beatrice Watt was the hostess
at a similar party in the Betsey But
ties Tea Rooms Miss Vittum was
presented with large japanese tray.
Cards were played
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
MIDDLEBURY LOCALS

Senator and Mrs. Willis Cady have
returned from Montpelier and opened
their home on Pleasant street.
Miss Esther Shea, a teacher in
Schenectady, N. Y, is spending the
Easter vacation at the home of her
mother
Edward Daniels left Wednesday
on two weeks vacation which he
will spend in Bennington and New
York City.
Farley Tierney expects to return
to Hartford. Conn, early next week,
after a vacation of two weeks spent
at his home here
Miss Letitia Calhoun of Bradford
is spending the Easter vacation of her
school with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. T Calhoun, Sr
Paul Hanfield, Michael Burke and
Leo Wisell, students at St. Michaeps
college Winooski, aEe spending the
Easter vacation at their homes.
The Woman's Missionary society
OF the Methodist church will meet with
Mrs Arthur Hinman on Elm street
next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Frederick Davis and Cyril Cush
man Of Windsor came Tuesday to as
sist in the wedding of their friends
John Vondell and Miss Muriel Vittum.
Miss Hazel O'Connell has returned
to New York City after visiting her
parents, for the past month, Mr., and
Mrs. J. !. O'Connel.
The Middlebury branch Of the
League of Women Voters will meet
Thursday afternoon at 3 O'Clock with
Mrs. C. l. Button. Lieutenant-Gover-
nor A. W. Foote will deliver the ad-
dress.
The Ladies Aid society of the
Methodist church will hold a cafeteria
supper in the church parlors this eve
ming, beginning at $50 o'clock. Domes-
tic articles and candy will be on sale.
"A S. Hartman and family have
moved from High street to the Battell
house on the corner OF Seymour and
Main streets. DIR. Isaac Sterns has
moved into his own house vacated by
Mr.. Hartman.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
MIDDLEBURY LOCALS

Miss Marjorie Sturtevant visited
relatives in New Haven during the
week.
Mrs. Olive Mccormick returned
Wednesday to Burlington after a visit
of several days with relatives in town.
Mrs. W. Wilson and niece Miss
Nellie Tatro were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Benoit in Yer
gennes.
Miss Irene Adams. teacher in the
village school in Whiting, returned to
her home Wednesday after a visit of
several days with Miss Sabra Heustis.
Mrs Bridget Stokes is seriously i'll
with pneumonia, a development from
measles. Miss d. Garland of Burling-
ton is assisting in caring for her.
Professor Wilfred Z. Dawson has
returned from the Eastern Public
Speaking Conference at Princeton Uni
vesrity where he had a part on the
program on Tuesday
Harold Cady has purchased the
equipment Of the late Phelps Coolihan
and will begin to cover the route Of
the we1-known truckman next Mon
day. Ira Pond, who for several months
has substituted for Mr.. Coolihan, will
return to his work with the telephone
company in Burlington. His family
will continue to live with Mrs. Cooli-
han on South street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
Village Isolated

Middlebury village has become isolat-
ed from highway communication with
the rest of the world The frost had
penetrated deeper than usual during
the winter because of the absence of
snow and the thaw has torn up the
roads in a manner that has never been
equalled in the memory of the major
ity of the farmers. The stage con-
tinues its daily trips to Bridport btA
with the greatest difficulty. Recent
rains quickly spoiled the drying pro-
cess of last weeks good weather. 1t
was impossible to get to Salisbury or
Vergennes with an automobile Sunday
and Monday Several made the at
tempt, only to be mired Yesterday
showers made conditions worse.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
UNION LODGE 0. E. S.
FORMS WITH 119
Grand Officers Institute Local
Branch Of Masonic Auxiliary

The Union Lodge of the Order OF
the Eastern Star was formally institu-
ted Thursday afternoon in the Masonic
Temple. A class of Sc candidates were
initiated in the presence of the grand
officers of the state by the officers of
the Bristol and Vergennes chapters
Beginning at O'Clock in the afternoon
the ceremonial continued until 10 in
the evening, when the organization of
the chapter was officially made by the
Grand Patron H. D. McCullis and his
assistants. A banquet was served at
6 o'clock, The local chapter began
with a total Of 1l9 members, many of
whom had been previously affiliated
with the chapter in Vergennes but who
have transferred to Middlebury. The
Order of the Eastern Star is an auxiR
iary of the Masonic Order, formed par
ticularly for the benefit of the wives,
mothers and daughters of Masons, al
though the men too are eligible to
membership.
The officers of the new lodge are
Mrs. Ildah Ufford, W. NJ; J. W. Muir
dock, w P. Mrs Edna Howard, A.
NJ; Mrs. Minnie Evans, Treas; Mrs.
Grace Brown, Sec'y; Mrs. Mary Davis,
c.; Mrs Sadie Murdock, A. c.; Mrs.
Annette Sterns, Chap; Mrs. Inez
Stone, Marshall F. S. Edwards, Org;
Mrs Miriam Bartlett, Adah Sara
Sterns, Ruth; Mrs Grace Hinman,
Esther; Mrs Ella Frost, Electa; Miss
Hazel Pease. Martha Mrs. Alice Hub
bard, Warden; Fay A. Evans, Sentinel.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
.BECKWITH BLOCK
BOUGHT BY DYER
Frost, WiSeII and ShambO Also
Parties to Transfers.

The transfers of the two Beckwlth
business blocks, the old Langworthy
foundry with the adjoining machine
shop and storehouse, and the Bentley
home on South Pleasant street during
the week marked the first important
real estate transactions in Middlebury
Tor several months. John K. Dyer is
the new owner of the building in which
his department store is located and c
.. Frost the owner of the stone build
ing in the rear of the same property.
E. E. Wisell, local agent for the Lyman
Coal Company of Burlington, pur-
chased of Thad Chapman the three
buildings adjacent to his own property
at the coal sheds. George N. Shambo
has acquired the w. F. Bentley house
The Beckwith property had been on
the market for a long time. In Septem-
Der 1914 Mr.. Dyer purchased the drN
goods store of the late Smith Beckwith.
The price paid for the building is
$4,000 He does not plan any altera-
tions in the building until the reduc-
tion of costs, The utilization of the
new vacant third floor will be made
as soon as conditions warrant the
necessary large expenditure of stairway
and furnishings.
c. o. Frost, in buying the stone three
story structure in the rear of Lazaro-
WITT block, plans to remodel it for
manufacturing purposes 1t is hoped
that a factory will be installed there in
the near future. Negotiations are now
being made with several prospects re-
garding the location.
In purchasing the Chapman proper
ty, once the Langworthy foundry, ma
chine shop and storehouse, E. Z. WiseI
has in mind the erection OF modern
coal sheds as soon as the prices of the
materials that would enter into such
building will warrant the project.
For the present Mr.. Severance will
continue as a tenant with his wood
working. The storehouse is at present
occupied by the Farmers Exchange.
The w. F. Bentley house on South
Pleasant street too had been in the
hands of real estate agency for sew
eral months. Mr.. Shambo will take
possession on May l5 He has sold
his own house on Weybridge street to
Fred Brown.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
AVIATOR CONEY
HAD APPEARED
HERE SATURDAY

While Lieut.. W. D. Coney of
Brunswick, Ga, lay in his hospital
cot helpless with paralysis and
broken back, the result of a fall
in his attempted transcontinenta
flight Friday morning, the smile he
had worn after his recent record
breaking trip from coast to coast
was winning the hearts of local
motion picture patrons. The youth
full aviator had been snapped by
a Pathe News cameraman as he
descended from the pilots seat of
his plane. Only a few of those
there had read that he was fight
ing hopeless battle with death at
the very moment that he was ex-
hibited on the screen in the act
of removing his helmet to re-
ceive the congratulations of his
brother officers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
NEW MIDD BAND
AWAIT VOTERS YES
Joseph Cobb May Assume Leader
ship If Appropriation Is Made

The eighteen men who have formed
the Middlebury Band are eagerly
awaiting the verdict of the voters to-
morrow morning when the matter of
an appropriation of $500 will be de-
cided for or against them. In recent
meeting they argeed to maintain their
organization even in the event of re-
lection by the taxpayers and to en-:
deavOr to raise money for a leader,
music and instruments by benefit en-
tertainments. The Woman's Club is
said to have agreed to help the band
and others have suggested a minstrel
show If the band is refused the money
from the town the public will be de-
prived of the pleasure of the free open
air concerts that would be part of
the agreement with the voters for the
financial assistance.
In their seventh rehearsal Tuesday
evening the bandmen numbered twelve,
with four others prevented from at
tendance by the bad roads 1t is hop
ed that 16 or IS men will be present
at the next rehearsal.
1t was planned to hire a leader from
Rutland, Frank Rovere, a member of
the band in that city and musician
of accomplishment. Mr.. Rovere's diff
ficulty in speaking English will pre-
vent his further direction of the local
men, although he came to five re-
hearsals. The members paid his ex-
penses each time 1t is hoped that
Joseph Cobb, of local band fame, will
be persuaded to guide the destinies of
the new organization.
If the voters tomorrow morning in
the special town meeting decide to
appropriate the money asked for the
equipment and maintenance of the
band, the local public will be assured
of a dozen concerts during the summer
1t is expected that there will be little
or no opposition to the request. So
many Middlebury people have made
the trip to Brandon and Rutland for
the concerts that are held in those
places that the plan of band music in
our own park will be received with
favor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
UMBRELLA FIXERS
BRING FORMULA OF
MILK AND ALCOHOL

The quintet of umbrella repair
men who came to Middlebury
Friday made their exit Tuesday.
During their stay they were pre-
vented from strict attention to
business by the distracting infu-
ence of wood and denatured alco-
hol. Their free use of the stuff
surprised even the expert con-
noisseurs of this village. A large
drink Of milk for an antidote and
a swallow of the alcohol, they as
serted, was one of the best pre-
scriptions obtainable in these hard
times for the person in quest of
the spirit of jovialty. Their looks
belied their word, but their ready
reply was that appearances often
deceive.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
WOMAN'S CLUB

Tuesday evening, April 5, the last
general meeting of the season will be
held in the Club Room at 7:45. An
important business meeting will be
followed by a program under the direc-
tion of the Civics department. The
new manuals will be distributed.
The Music department will meet at
the residence Of Mrs. E. c. Bryant,
Wednesday afternoon, April l3 Com
posers DeKoven, Foote and Brans-
COmbe
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
MEASLES STRENGTH SHIFTS
ITS CENTER TO ORWELL
County's Health Continues Favorable
Despite Slight Chickenpox Increase

The increase from four to seven ol
the number of chickenpox cases in Rip
ton and the shifting of the measles
strength from Middlebury to Orwell
are the interesting paragraphs of the
weekly report of Health District Mum
her g. Only 80 cases of communicable
diseases had been reported for the
seven day period ending March 26.
No diptheria developments have yet
been noted after the four cases re-
ported in Vergennes, Bristol and Mid
dlebury last week. Monkton has a
scarlet fever case and one pneumonia.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
Prof. Bryant Will Assist at Yerkes

Professor E c. Bryant of Middlebury
College plans to spend the summer va
cation as Research Assistant at Yerkes
Observatory, Williams Bay, Wis He
will devote most of his time to prob
lens relating to the sun and expects
to do some work in the measurement
OF radial velocity Of the stars Pro-
fessor Bryant's vacation intentions are
the result Of a visit to the famous as
Economical Institution in December.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
Professor Howard to ALBANY

DR.. Frank E. Howard, of the Depart
ment of Pedagogy, has been appointed
to the teaching staff of the summer ses-
sion at the New York State College of
Teachers at Albany. He will have
charge of the courses in secondary edu-
cation which will be offered chiefly for
nigh school principals aho> others doing
graduate work in education.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01

W. H. Dyer of Salisbury has been
reappointed a member of the Firemen's
Relief Fund Commission for three
years. He is the present chairman of
the commission Governor Hartness
made the appointment Thursday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01
WATER TAX NOTICE

I will be at the office of Rogers &
Wells from April l to l5, to collect
your water taxes, from s a. m, to
4 p. m.
C. F. ROGERS,
1872 Collector
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01

For correctly fitting glasses see
Slader, Optometrist- Optician, at the
Sargent. Next visit Tuesday. April II.
Adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01

ELECTRIC VACUUM cleaners for
sale and to rent at A. c. Taber's The
Paint Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-04-01

See Benjamin Chaplin in "The Son
OF Democracy. special movie Friday
afternoon and evening, April S.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17
BUSINESSES
BRISK, STATES
W. A. 0DELL
Head Of Well Known Firm
Here Purchased Heavily,
Anticipating Big Season.

Business in our establishment is
showing an increase of about a third
over last year. and we have no rea-
son to feel anything but optimistic
over the outlook for the season.
states w. Az Odell. president of the
Odcll company.
"There has been no tlet-up in bust
ness; SO far as We are concerned, and
VIC have bought heavily in anticipa-
ton of a big season-in fact the
stocks in several Of our departments
are larger than we have ever before
carried" Mr.. Odell continued. In
support of his statement one has only
TO take q. little trip about the Odell
store to be convinced that he is stat
ing a fact, because the store has never
been more completely or finely
stocked than it is right now, in readi.
ness for the spring and summer pat
ronage.
The year Of 1921 has started gu
briskly for the Odell firm, and Mr.
Odell believes that the excellent busi
ness done SO far this yea will con.
tinuc. When he was in New York
and other eastern market centers. he
selected a stock in accordance will
his belief in the brisk volume of bus,
mess ahead. and he absorbed a large
amount of the optimism n encou
agemcnt hat is prevalent among thu
business men and tha public gener'
ally.
Enlarged Space.
Having extended the space for til,
coat. suit n dress department. UNI
til there is double the floor space fo1
that department over what there wa:
last year., Mr.. Odell has purchased
his spring stock accordingly, and tn,
patrons of Odelrs will find much
that is attractive and fashionable t.
select from.
The foul or five we'll known make.
OF garments carried here include tn,
Printzess garments, which are yer,
reliable. The suit coats feature tn,
tailored models, blouse backs, rip
Piles and sash effects. Dolman style.
in coats are shown in several striking
styles, and individuality marks tn,
various models.
The t%affcta. canton crepe. soft sat
in and georgette gowns, in Lowell,
models arc appealing, as shown here
and there are some stunning model
in serge. twills, tricotine, etc, TO
street and early spring wear. MI
Odell also has placed in stock a lin
of sport skirts, silk middies, sweaters
and in fact everything that the we'll
dressed woman may desire through
out the spring and summer season.
Another department that is boast
ing a bigger stock this season thai
-.a-,SI
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-17

ever before, is that devoted to yard
goods. The silk section. particularly,
has been enlarged and in buying for
this department., no>effort has been
spared to get the newest and finest
Of the seasons offerings. Fancy
Wool plaids for separate skirts are in
demand. The canton crepes. taffetas.
and wool materials for gowns are
shown in seemingly endless variety,
and for later summer wear there arc
the voiles In unusual and striking
patterns, which despite the youth of
the season already have been selling
we'll, it is said, and then there are
the organizes, which will be extreme
~ good this summer. Ginghams
which are still having their inning,
and apparently are stronger than, be-
fore, have been placed OF the shelves
in generous quantities.. and there are
many other cut materials on display,
An extremely good corset depart
ment has been built up at Odelrs,
with an efficient corsetiere in charge,
constantly grown in number. Lingerie,
hosiery, infants things, notions, and
a very substantial bargain basement
are other departments that help. to
make the Odell store the popular
shopping center that it is. A partic-
ularly lovely assortment of ribbons
in the new shades and designs for
sasheS, vests. ETC., has been placed on
sale at Odelrs-and there is a full line
of flouncings, trimmings. etc.
Window displays at kOdell's. carried
out along simple, but effective lines
show representative examples of Nht
excellent stock of merchandise that
is to be found within, and which pa:
irons OF the store during the last few
years have found to be wholly relia.
bic.
A feature hat undoubtedly does
great deal, of credit toward making
Odelr's popular. is THE general atmos.
phere of cheerfulness in the store
n the courteous treatment which il
accorded patrons from all of the per,
sons connected with the establish.