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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15
WHY YORITOMO WAS SAVED BY
DOVES.
"a Legend of Japan.)

"a Legend Of Japan.)
~HE hero Yoritomo was fleeing
from his enemies and took
refuge in a hollowed-out tree
trunk.
In the meantime his enemies were
searching everywhere for him.
Every part of the forest. was search
ed.
HE must be somewhere near" said
his pursuers. He could not have got
ten away"
They came to the very tree in which
Yoritomo was hidden and saw the
large hole leading into the cavity with
In.
HE may be in here.~ said the chief.
But, no." said one Of the men.
Look. there is a spiders web spun
right across the opening. He can not
have gone in there"
The chief was still suspicious, and
thrust his spear into the hollow trunk.
1t nearly touched Yoritomo.
Suddenly out of the cavity dew two
beautiful white doves.
mo. he can not be in that hollow
tree, with spiders webs across it and
white doves within it." said the pur-
suers. I'VE must seek farther"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15

AMIE ATKINSON'S dearest
I chum was going to have a
birthday very soon and Mamie
hadn't thought of that birthday for
several weeks. She couldn't imagine
Why she had forgotten such an i'm
portant event. but she had done so.
And Mamie felt quite distressed, be-
cause she had emptied her savings
bank of all its numerous ten and five
cent pieces and had bought fancy post
cards for her album and now she
didn't have any money to buy Caroline
a birthday present. And she had
promised her mother before she and
her father started on a trip for Florida
that she wouldn't ask her grand
parents for any money.
you will have enough in your own
little bank. Mamie, to last you for
spending money all the time we are
gone," her mother had told her.
Grandma and Grandpa were very
kind to come here and help Bridget
and you to keep house, so don't bother
any more than you can possibly help"
"Oh. what shall I do?" Mamie said to
herself over and over again. What
will Caroline and her parents think
when I say Caroline. l am very sorry.
but I spent all the money in my bank
on things l didn't need one particle,
and now l can not give you any birth
day present"
And Mamie thought and worried I'M
til she looked quite pale and anxious
and her grandma noticed she looked
nervous and asked her If she felt Ill.
Then Mamie said: Grandma, What
would you do if you were a little girl
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15

Mufy v looked under the bed where
her Teddy Bear lay asleep in his pa
jamas and night cap; but the game
vas not there. Tears began to fill her
eyes.
Lets play checkers instead" Brun-
ny suggested. "I1l let you win"
But you promised to play nine
pins!" she sobbed.
Suddenly an idea occurred to Brun-
ny; it was a naughty idea, and nobody
knew it better than Brunny. But had
not his mother cautioned him to see
that no harm befall his sister? And II
she continued to cry as loudly as she
was doing by this time, wouldn't she
be apt to become i'll? This, then, was
an unusual occasion!
Don't cry. Mufy." Brunny consoled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15

And away went all of Yoritomo's
enemies, thus giving the hero an op-
portunity to escape.
In after years Yoritomo became a
ruler in his own land, and in gratitude
to the memory of the doves that had
saved him from capture he erected a
temple to the God of War, for in Japan
doves are not emblems or messengers
Of peace. but of war.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15
WHY STORIES
" " "

was wrecked and many of the passen-
gers drowned.
. Jethro's turban was washed from his
head, and a hungry fish, seeing it bob
ing about in the water, swallowed it,
jewel and all.
Shortly after this catastrophe Jo-
seph bought a fine fish in the market
and took it home. intending to have 1t
cooked on the eve of Sabbath.
When the fish was cut open there was
found Jethro's precious diamond. and
thus was the prediction Of the astrolo-
ger proved true. Joseph did come in
to the possession Of the riches OF
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15
What Happened to Brunny
y " "

nRUNNY BEAR was a well-bebav-
ed, pleasant, 7-year-old black
bear. He tried to ovey his par
ents; yet, although he had been re
peatedly warned of the danger of hand
ling glass. he wanted inexpressibly to
play with a pile of bottles in the clear
ing back of his fathers house.
One Spring morning Mrs. Bear made
ready to go out. She tod Brunny to
look after his little sister Muny. When
she was gone Brunny tried the carpet
sweeper on the parlor rug.
Muty watched him, but showed no
willingness to help. I'll get you the
duster," she said, trotting of to the
kitchen.
But she did not come back. Brunny
knew by the sounds that she was
scratching jelly out Of a glass with her
hands. "Muffy," he called, "if you'll
help me I'll play nine-pins with you"
Now If there was anything which
muffy liked to do It was to play nine
pins. So she hurried in and busily
wiped the dust from each table and
chair. The room was put to rights in
q very short time.
Brunny took off his apron and hung
1t UP behind the door Of the kitchen.
Well 60 upstairs and get the game"
he said.
But although they searched all over
for the game they could not find 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15
CA Legend From the Talmud.)
" " "
WHY JOSEPH OBTAINED A Rim

CA Legend From the Talmud.)
"HERE were two men neighbors,
living side by side, Jethro and
Joseph.
Jethro was very wealthy, but most
irreligious-cared nothing for keeping
the Sabbath and seemed to live only to
pile UP riches.
Joseph, on the contrary, though
quite poor, was pious and charitable
and very strict in his observance Of
the Sabbath.
One day a famous astrologer visited
the city where the two men lived and
announced he could tell the events Of
the future.
Many visited him, they were so de-
sirous Of knowing what good or evil
fortune would befall them. and among
them Jethro.
The astrologer cast the horoscope
of Jethro and told him that the stars
foretold that a poorman named Jo-
seph would become the possessor of
al the riches of Jethro.
Jethro was dismayed at the predic-
lions Of the astrologer, and made up
his mind he would circumvent fate
and thus disprove the prediction.
Joseph shall never have my pos
sessions" he declared.
He'll never get this!" he exclaimed.
"I1l keep it myself in spite OF the
stars"
In his turban did Jethro fasten the
diamond, and never did he weary of
admiring it and laughing at the
thought Of how he had circumvented
the horoscope.
1t CHANGED one day that he was
obliged to sail to another town on
some business affairs. The town was
not far away, nor was the sail a long
one. so Jethro embarked very cheer
fully one morning.
The sea is treacherous, however, and
a storm arose and the waves rose high
and the winds blew. and the little bark
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15

Mamie, which could be made from
pieces of muslin which / know are up
in the sewing room. There is cotton
batting up there also which would be
just the thing for stuffing a rag dollie.
and I know your mother will think 1t
all right if you use IT,"
Mamie was talking about the birth
day present on Friday afternoon, and
early the next morning. right after
breakfast, she and her grandma went
upstairs to the sewing room and In a
very few moments a large rag doll was
cut out.
Before she is stitched up on the
sewing machine you must draw and
paint a face for her and some curly
hair, Mamie was told, and the little
girl was shown how to first copy a
pretty face from one of her books
with tracing paper, and how to use
her small box Of water colors prop
erly. and by lunch time. Miss Dollie
had red cheeks and lips. bright blue
eyes with black eye lashes and golden
curly hair.
"She will get perfectly dry while we
are eating lunch Grandma, won't She"
said Mamie. with sparkling eyes. As
they went down to the dining DON
after lunch Mamie practiced her piano
lesson for half an hour and when she
went up to the sewing room again her
grandma said:
1.-THE sewing machine Is threaded
with white cotton and while you do
the stitching of the rag doll. I'm going
owe to my room and see If I have a
large piece Of pretty pink Bingham
which I intended to bring with me to
make you a bungalow apron. And I've
been thinking Mamie. that this rag
doll will look very nice in pink romp-
ers made from that gingham."
THE very thing. you dear, darling
grandma" sang Mamie in high glee.
By the time the doll was stitched UP
Mamie's grandma was back in the
room. bringing with her the pretty
check Bingham.
Then Mamie had a lesson in stufing
the doll, while her grandma cut out
the pink rompers and basted them up
for Mamie to stitch.
MY how beautiful this dollie looks
In pink" cried Mamie. but what
about a hat for herr"
Il have n cut out of small pieces of
the gingham." was the answer, and in
a very few moments dollie was wear
ing a boys hat which matched the
rompers.
"Oh! Oh! but dollie has no Shoes"
said Mamie. and again her grandma
came to her rescue by cutting out a
very nice pair Of high boots from a
strong. thick piece of black satin rib
bon. which was in the piece drawer.
These were quickly made and the rag
doll was not only complete, but ex-
tremely nice looking. being 20 inches
tall.
Grandma. thanks to you. I am go
ing to send a present to Caroline that
I'm not ashamed to send" said Mamie,
with lots Of thankful kisses.
But Mamie learned a lesson which
she never fWrSot, and that was not to
waste her spending money in things
which she did not need.
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Caroline's Birthday Present


and your dearest chum were going to
have a birthday party and you had no
money left in your own bank to buy
her a present"
Mamie's grandma thought a while
and answered: Does you friend,
Caroline, love dollies?"
Yes! Yes!" cried Mamie, "but I
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15

AM1E ATKINSON'S dearest
I chum was going to have a
" birthday very soon and Mamie
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15

haven't any money to buy a doll for
her and mother won't allow me to Dor
row any money from you, and dolls
cost lots and lots of money"
Il mean a lovely large rag dollie,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15
The ~Imprudent Lily

HHoW nice and warm 1t is" said
the lily. II think I shall just
open my leaves and grow up and
get a breath of fresh air."
BE careful" said the lilac, "the
first thing you know the sun may go
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15

world white again. and then where
will snch a delicate thing as you be?
Better not trust the March sunshine
too much"
you are such an old fogy." said the
lily. You never want to do anything
a minute earlier than you have always
done 1t. Now I like to take chances
and I am going to take them this very
day."
"Of all things" said the little girl
looking out of her window, ~there is
a white lily in bloom. I new saw n
in bloom at this time Of year." The lily
heard all this and rejoiced and then
it began to shiver. for there was a cold
blast from some place, and 1t could not
fix the direction. It turned first this
way and that way as far as it could
turn and still it shivered. The lilac
with its ~coatings all about 1t saw the
lily shiver and said, What did I tell
you?"
The night came on and colder and
colder grew the earth. The wind went
down and the clouds shifted and then
stood still and the earth kept on get
ting cold. Presently the chill attacked
the air in contact with the earth and
turned it into a white frost and the
poor little lily hung its head upon a
~blackened stem. But in its heart 1t did
not are for 1t had had one beautiful
day of sunshine. If it had waited
til May 1t would have been no
ticed as then it would have been one
lily. among many, but 10Y It was the
only lily that had the courage to face
the blast and it was willing to take the
consequences. But the lilac said,
Foolish lily" and the little girl said
poor lily" and what do you say about
it?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-15

Last mite my big sis's Teller was
over an he gave her a darlin
for her to wear. She wuz shure de.
lighted with 1t an couldn't hardly
thank him enuff. Pencil tn dots
an see wot he gave her.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
Women S Club

% Monday evening nearly sixty menu
bers of the local Women's Club gathered
at the library for very pleasant and in
structive evenings entertainment. The
secretary presented two namss for new as
sOciate members. The club voted twenty
five dollars toward an endowment fund
FIR the State Federation Of Women Clubs.
This was given in memory of the Clubs
first president, Mrs. P. K. Gleed, also as
an honor to Mrs. H. A. SIayton, who is
president Of the State Federation. The
sum % represents the number of years our
club hes been in the Federation.
Mrs. Carrie Dawson, Mrs. Gertrude
Powers and Mrs. Greta Morse gave a vo-
cal trio which was we'll received. Mrs.
Bernice Durham presided at the piano.
Miss Anna Mower said she did not need
to present the name of the first speaker
but would introduce the Office Of The
New Woman Inspector of Factories"
Miss Pinney gave very clear account of
the object and work of her Office. The
second speaker, Miss Rose Lucia, is the
Safe Supervisor of Rural Schools and she
brought very vivid pictures of the condi-
ton and needs of Vermont Rural Schools,
also explaining the standard which she
and her co-workers were ende voring 20
attain. Both speakers were abundantly
able to Dresent their lines of uorI- apd
did SO in a pleasing way, holding the close
attention Of all, with no visible serious eff
fects from taking the consequences"
Mrs Powers named as ushers for Nov.
7, Mrs. T. b. Ellis, Mrs. Harrison Dodge, !
Mrs. Henry Fisher, Mrs. H Waite and
Mrs. J. A Robinson. At tbis time Prof. |
Perkins viii speak upon The Geological
History Of Vermont" This will be an
open meeting and the public is invited to
be present.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Delta Alpha class met last
evening. with Mrs. Guy Stafford, Mrs.
Stafford and Mrs. c. S. Cornell act
1ng as hostesses.
The Hustlers' class will hold a box
social in the vestry this evening.
Ieacher-training class will meet
after the prayer meeting tomorrow
evening. The officers elected at the
last meeting were as follows: Presi-
dent, w. T. Best; Vice President.
Mrs. II; A. Skinner; Secretary, Ralph
9tanclltfe; Treasurer, Olive Allen:
Teacher, G. S. Stancliffe; Assistant
Teacher, J. R. Parker.
ne EpWorth League service last
INLAY evening was led by Ralph
iSt@nolltfe and Curtiss Young. The
41'CHe orchestra furnished music and
s.!andld program was rendered bv
lha >lung men, as the entire meeting
was in their hands. Much credit IS
iu- the leaders for the work that thew
pUt e he meeting.
Inc Junior League service Sunday
afternoon was led by Miss Parsons
assisted by Shirley Skinner
mere were lS5 in Sunday School
5 sunday and the Offering was
over $40. Some Of Il. classes 10
ported their pledges fof the cburoI
epairs, others viii report later. b
class report to date is $3.50, max
ng total Of over 81 600 pledged
70 date for this purpose. 8
Next Sunday morning re district
'gpet inte,21 -, - Z. w. Shatsa
# st. Johnsbury will be he preacher
Tie IS one of the best preachers in the
conference and the general public is
,lU--d to hear him.
The Baracca and Philathea classes
7e-0 a Halloween social in the
-nufsh parlors last Saturday evening,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
Red Cross

The Red Cross is now making final pre-.
parations for its Annual Roll Call Of
members, November 18th, to oath, which
involves support Of its present $4,000, 900
medical relief campaign among destitute
European children and its permanent pro.
gram at home.
Although the American Red Cross had
liquidated most of its relief operations in
France in 1920. during the past year it
continued to help the children in the de-
vastated regions and made several gifts Of
cash to carry on the work being done
among the manned soldiers.
In Belgium there was considerable dis
irritation of supplies and general aid in the
rehabilitation work being done. During
the spring of 1921 all the remaining sup
plies of the American Red Cross in that
country we're distributed to hospital,
schools and other institutions, especially
those caring for the children.
Our half of every dollar, which is the
membership fee, will be kept in our own
county treasury to be used for community
work.
1t i, hoped that the public will respond
to the call for nlembers. that
the work which had to be dropped FOR
lack Of funds, may be taken up again.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
UNIyERSALIsT CHURCH NOTES

At the annual parish meeting, H.
D. Neuland, F. M. ODER, E. c. Bar
rows and James Reed were elected
trustees, |. N Lebaron, clerk and
Mrs. H. L. Stevens, treasurer for the
ensuing year. 1t was voted to hold
a parish supper during the month of
January under the direction of the
trustees. The report of the treasurer
showed all bills paid and a good bal
ance in the treasury.
The choir will meet for rehearsal
at the church on Saturday evening at
700.
The annual Christmas sale of the
Ladies' Sewing Circle will be held
December /.
Sunday services. The pulpit will
be occupied next Sunday morning by
Clarence E. Ferguson of the Anti
Saloon League. Mr.. Ferguson will
speak upon the subject of Law En-
forcement. Sunday School at -,
Third Sunday Of Hilltop contest.
Y. P c. U. at 700 p. m.; leader,
Mrs. |. N. LeBaron; subject, "All
Souls Sunday"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
THE RURAL SCHOOL NOT DEAD
What Randolph Road Schools Are
Doing

On Friday afternoon the pupils of
the North Randolph and South Ran
dolph schools met at the latter
grounds for an athletic contest. The
various stunts were performed with
a vigor and an interest that surprised
the older folk, who had come in good
numbers. The parents, mostly
mothers, but at least one father, be-
came young again while watching the
exciting contests. While a tug-of-
war was going on between the schools
two of the mothers eagerly seized
the rope and pulled vigorously. A
member of the school board and the
superintendent were with difficulty
restrained and were held back only
by physical limitations.
After the outdoor exercises
bountiful refreshments were served
to all, which We're followed by exer-
cises by the pupils.
Much credit should be given to
Miss Aiken and to Miss Wells, the
teachers, for the success of the
event, to the pupils and to the par
ents in the two communities for their
hearty cooperation. Now, let's have
some more 3 exercises whereby the
school and the community get closer
together, here and otherwhere.
The results of the contests follow:
Pole vaulting, contestants, primary,
Lois Campbell and Linwood Allen,
with Linwood Allen winner; pole
vaulting, grammar grades, Howard
Bumps LIST, James Campbell End;
1OO-yard dash, Pearl Denton, Bessie
Campbell, James Campbell, Germaine
Cote, Howard Bumps, Wendall Pike,
Wilma Pike, Elizabeth Bumps, James
Campbell winner; 5O-yard dash, Wen
dan Pike LIST, James Campbell; So
yard dash, primary, Linwood Allen
LIST; 5O-yard dash, girls, Wilma Pike
list, Pearl Denton 2nd; high jump, |
girls, Pearl Denton 1st, Wilma Pike |
End; high jump, boys, Howard Bumps 1
7st, James Campbell End; three /
legged race, girls, Marguerite Cote |
md Glendora Greenough LIST, Mary /
Cram and Louise Allen End; three |
egged race, Pearl Denton and Ger !
mains Cote 1st, Mary Cram and /
Winona Pike 2nd.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
Death of Oscar Sherwin

Word was received Saturday OF the
death on Friday night OF Oscar Sherwir
at Rochester, N. H. Mr.. Sherwin under
went an operation for appendicitis, Oct
20, and death resulted from the effects OF
the operation and complications The re.
mains we're accompanied here by Dr. and
Mrs G. c. Rublee. and funeral services
we eheld Sunday afternoon from the home
Of MIR. and Mrs. Frank Shippey of Nor.
ristown Corners. Rev. George F. i'ortier
of the Universaist church officiated and
interment was made in the family lot in
Mortistown View Cemetery. The bearers
were H, W. browne, Clark Richardson,
Alvin Alexander and Frank Shippey.
Mr. Sherwin was born in Lowell, Vt, II
years ago. In early life he was united III
marriage to Emily Cross of that town.
To this union we're born two daughters,
one dying in infancy. For many years.
they resided on the Sherwin Far i on
West Hill, selling that place Is years ago,
they purchased a home at Cady's Falls
where they resided until the death Of Mrs.
Sherwin about six years ago.
Since the death of his wife Mr.. Sherwin
has rested with his daughter. Mrs. G. c.
Rublee at Wocott, Hardwick and Ro-
chester. N. H. Besides his daughter, the
deceased is survived by granddaughter,
Elizabeth Rublee.
Mr.. Sherwin was for many years one of
Morristown's most prominent farmers. he
was always deeply interested in town affairs
and held several important Offices, irclud.
ing selectman and road commissioner. |
He was AL honest, estimiable citizen and |
ole Morristown neighbors and friends will !
regret to learn Of his death. /:
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
MORRISVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Labare of Elmore
are the proud parents of son, Lloyd
Charles Labate, born October 26.
Mr. and Mrs. j. c. Towle and MI. and
Mrs. Seth Rubee of Enosburg, were guests
over Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Isharn.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Patch and son,
David, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Patch's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Allen
of Walden, Vermont.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stiles will leave to-
for visit with their son Wallace
Stiles, and family and daughter, Miss Ruth
Stiles, in New Hampshire.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
AS Others See Miller

The Waterbury Record said of Carroll
Miller, recent appearance there
The last feat of the evening was his
escape from a mail bag, sealed with two
borrowed padlocks. In one minute and
twenty seconds the enter tainer had the bag
in his hands. One man was heard to ex-
claim, He must be wizard" Al pres
ent shared the feeling that Mr. Miller has
d wonderful future before him. He has
the best wishes of his Waterbury friends
He performed the same stunt here only,
the bag with Miller locked inside. was
placed in a trunk which was securely
locked and bound by ropes.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02
WOman's Ho me Missionary

The W. H NJ. S. of the NJ. E. church
met with Mrs. Harrington Tuesday even.
ing Oct. 25th. Devotional exercises con-
Quoted by Mrs. Stella Wheeler after which
the meeting was turned over to Mrs. J
R. Parker, who had charge Of the program.
Topic, The Church and its service, sew
eral members taking part.
A talk by Mrs Wentworth of East
Hardwicl, on the Fisk Memorial School
for colored people at Nashville, Tenn,
was very much enjoyed and appreciated
by all.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1921-11-02

Their Homes Seized by Pirates
aIoro pirates arrived on the coast g
Davoa, Minoan8o. Philippine Islands,
IN 1893. driving the native Inhabitants.
the Bagobos, into the hills.
Cavalier County farmers press. (Langdon, N.D.) 1920-1921, 1921-03-10
JUDGE Lands is CENsURED
Acceptance of Baseball Job "Serious
impropriety," Committee Says.

Acceptance of Baseball Job Serious
impropriety," Committee Says.
Washington-Judge K. M. Lands of
Chicago, officially was censured by the
mouse judiciary committee because he
is holding the two offices of federal
judge and arbitrator for organized
Baseball.
The committee, with but one dissent.
ing vote. declared his acceptance of
the baseball position while remaining
on the bench constituted a serious i'm.
propriety' and binders the perfor.
nance Of his official duties.
Investigation of all the facts sur.
rounding Lands acts to determine
whether Impeachment proceedings
should be pressed vas recommended
TO the new congress.
The committees action was taker
on the impeachment proceeding!
brought in the house against Landi!
by Representative B.. F. Welty, Ohio