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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-23
ARIINGInN

Mrs. Emily Buck spent Friday with
friends in Manchester.
Robert c. Benedict is a juryman al
County Court IN Manchester
Mira Emily Buck spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in West Arlington.
Leon billiard is spending several
days fishing on Green Mountain.
Mrs. Fred Coolidge is the CUES; Of
Mrs. George Kellogg Of Dorset
Bishop Hall will visit 81. James
parish July Srd for confirmation.
Mrs. Ellen Bundy Of Troy, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. lone Phillips.
Miss Harriet Billings is confined TO
her room with an attack Of seiatica.
Mrs. Marley Seymour returned from
Poultney Friday, accompanied by her
mother.
Mrs. Burton L. Hard and daughter
Janis are visiting Mrs. Hard's parents
in Hanover, N. H.
Mrs. Albert r. tombstone is confined
10 her house with an injured loot
caused by a stool falling on il and
breaking a toe
J. b. Roosevelt Of New York, is the
guest Of his brother, Rev. Sherwood
Roosevelt, at st. James rectory.
Mrs George Russell was in Middle
bury to attend the commencement ex-
ercises at Middlebury College and her
class reunion.
Miss Kate Kane, who has been the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. P. II. Thomp-
son, has returned TO her home in
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Eleanor Stubenraueh celebrated her
first birthday anniversary Saturday
afternoon by giving a birthday party
TO several Of her little friends.
$3S and $40 buys an original Hart
Schaffner g. Marx" ready-to-wear suit
Of imported wool at ]. ARGUS, the
tailor, Manchester Call and inspect
the highest grade suits at this low
price. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-23
fEstate Of NErTIE L. scHUTT

State Of Vermont. District Of Man
chester IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District Of Manchester To all
persons interested in the estate OF
Nettie l.. Schutt late Of Arlington in
said District deceased,
GREETING:
At a Probate Court, holden at Man
chester within and for said District on
the 10th day Of June, 1921, an instru-
ment purporting 10 be the last Will
and Testament Of Nettie l.. Sehutt
late Of Arlington in said District, de-
ceased, was presented 10 the Court
aforesaid, for Probate.
And il is ordered by said Court that
the 14th day Of July, 1921. at the Pro-
bate Office in said Manchester, be
assigned for proving said instrument
and that notice thereof be given TO all
persons concerned, by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in the
Manchester Journal, a newspaper cir
eulating in that vicinity, in said Dis
trict, previous TO the time appointed.
THEREFORE, you are hereby mott
fed to appear before said Court, at
the time and place aforesaid, and con-
test the probate Of said will, if yot
have cause.
Given Under My Hand at Manches-
ter in said District, this 10th day of
June, 1921.
ii-8 EDWARD GRIFFITH, Judge
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-23
Estate Of PATRICK KELLEY.


The Undersigned, having been r.
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District Of Manchester,
Commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust the claims and demands
all persons against the estate OF Pat
rick Kelley late Of Manchester in said
District. deceased, and all claims ex-
hibited in offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the Factory Point
National Bank In the Village OF Man
chester Center in said District, on the
18th day Of December next, from l
O'Clock r. NJ, until o'clock +. NJ, on
said day and that six months from the
10th day of June A. ID. 1921, is the
time limited by said Court for said
creditors 10 present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated al Manchester this 10th da'
OF June A. ID. 1921.
A. j. HICKS,
W. II. SHAW,
Commissioners.
w. H. Roberts, Admr. ll-3
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-23
Estate of PETER JESSEN

State of Vermont. District Of Man
chester, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District of Manchester. To all
persons interested in the estate of
Peter lessen late of Manchester in
said District deceased, GREETING:
At Probate Court, holden at Man
chester within and for said District on
the 9th day Of June, 1921, Mrs. Gill
bert Cherbonneau of Manchester in
3aid District, filed a petition in said
Court, therein representing that she
is named as legatee in an instru-
ment purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Peter Jessen late Of
Manchester, deceased, that prior to his
death the said Peter Jessen made and
duly and legally executed his last viii
and Testament; that the same was not
revoked, cancelled or destroyed by the
said Peter Jessen during his life time,
nor was the same cancelled or de-
stroyed by any person or persons act
ing under his directions and instruc-
tons; that said last Will and Tesla
ment was in existence at the time Of
the decease of the said Peter Jessen;
that search has since been made for
said Will and Testament, but that the
same cannot be found, and praying
said Court to appoint a time and
place when evidence will be received
in proof Of the execution Of said last
Will and Testament by the said Peter
Jessen and Of its existence at the
time Of his decease, and that the
same may be probated and allowed, as
by said petition will more fully
appear.
Therefore il is ordered that all per-
sons interested be notified TO appear
before said Court az the Probate
Office in Manchester, in said District
on the 7th day Of July A. d. 1921, at
ten o'clock in the forenoon 70 show
cause IL any that they have, why the
prayers contained in said petition
should not BE- granted. and why said
alleged lost instrument should not be
probated as the las. Will and Testa-
ment Of said Peter lessen, deceased
For which purpose IL Is further
ordered that this order be published 1
FOR three weeks successfully, previous 4
10 said time Of hearing. in the Man
chester Journal, q newspaper circulat-
Ing in that vicinity In said District.
Given Under My Hand 81 Manches-
.er in said District, this 9th day q
June, 1921.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-23
MANCHESTER CENTER


Dauies MekeigA.An q Rupert. was
g. town last week
Scwtaa lAkia = Lon3oaderD IA
been yisitirg fricaas N iown
Mr. ard Mn. Ear n Storrs spent
a few days in Great Darlington.
Mas. recently.
Mrs Duane l. Kent q Rutland was
= recent guest q Ms Cara /. Hana-
mar Of this viilage
The annual meeting % Oumshy
Chapter. ID. A X. vas aeli Saturday
NJ the home q Mr. = 2 rsrkinl
Miss Gertrude +. Shaw Of this vii
lsge. was in Burlington attending the
commencement exercises AZ U. v. ".
Mr. and Mr. Louis + Martin and
two children were reeen. guests o.
Mr.. and Mrs Clayton Reed Of West
Shaftsbury.
s3s and $40 buys an original Hart
Sehaffner & Marx" ready-to-wear suit
Of imported wool at J ARGUS, the
tailor. Manchester Call and inspect
the highest grade suits at this low
prioe adv
Lorimer II. Brown was graduated
with the Class Of 1921. Middlebury
College Monday Of this week. Mr..
Brown took honors in English and de-
livered the address at the planting Of
the class tree.
Rev. and Mrs. Joseph S. Brown and
Miss Brown attended the commence
ment exercises at Middlebury College,
Mrs. Brown and Miss Brown going to
hiddlebury last week and Mr. Brown
going on the early train Monday
Baptist Church Notes Bible school
Sunday at 10 a. m, morning worship
and sermon 1 a M, c. r in vestry
At $50 p. m, praise service and ad-
dress at 7:20 p. m. Prayer meeting
every Wednesday in the vestry at
7:30 p. m. The Service Club will hold
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-23

Eta Smith. Gladys Wells. Harold Gid
dings. Frederiek Giddings, Raymond
Hebert, Norman Hebert, Frederick
Heincl. william Hitchcock. Clarence
King, Arthur Remington. Absent one
hAf day: Helen Batehelder. Beatrice
Mattison. Marion Bolster. Loretta
Shredder. Absent one day: James
Campbell, George Liedtke Not alb
sent during the year: Frederick Cid
dings, william Hitchcock. Arthur
Remington. Clarence King.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-23
SUNDERLAND

The Depot school closed on Friday
with a picnic. The children having
perfect attendance for the term were
Amy Mattison, Robert Wright and
Everett Randall. Everett Randall has
had perfect attendance since January,
1920.
Evening star., 1921-05-26
CHURCH'S
ACTION IS UPHELD
Presbyterians Adopt Bryan
Appeal for Conference on
Disarmament.
By the Associated Press

! BY the Associat ted Press.
! W1NONA LAKE. Ind. May 20
Legality Of the action by which Rev.
John r. McElmoyle. who gained wide
publicity because of numerous mar
riages he is alleged to have performed
/ for eloping couples who went to
| Elkton. Md. was removed as pastor
! of the Presbyterian Church at Elk
, ton. was sustained by the 1880 Cen
eral Assembly of the PRESBYTERIAN
Church in the L. :. A.
| The assembly adopted the perma-
nent judicial committees report.
which declared that the Presbytery
! of Newcastle acted within it's au-
thority and within the rules of gov
ernment of the church in ordering
Rev. Mr.. Elmoyle's removal
The action of the Presbytery of
Newcastle had been appealed to the
synod of Baltimore. which reversed
the action of the presbytery. and the
appeal othe permanent judicial COM
mission resulted.
Disarmament Conference.
Calling of conference Of the ma
tons for the purpose of securing pro-
EreSSlVe disarmament WAS urged upon
| President Harding by the general as
! sembly. The assembly passed the
resolution appealing for the confer
|
William Jennings Bryan. who is
commissioner to the assembly from
the Presbytery of Florida.
There is no problem of unemploy-
ment among ministers of the Presby-
terrain Church. the permanent COM
mittee on vacancy and supply assert
ed in it's report. Among resolutions
offered by the committee and adopted
by the assembly was one declaring
that for full-time service of a pastor
oh 1>o
, than $500 and manse for a married
man and $1,000 for a single man.
An overture recommending that
! commissioners to the general assem-
bly, be elected for Il term of two
years was referred for preSbyterial
! vote, which will be taken before the
next meeting of the assembly, Pro-
vision is made in the plan so that all
of the commissioners will not retire
the same year.
Reports mt Todny's Session.
| Reception of the reports from the
various boards and agencies OF the
church will be completed today The
! assembly will conclude its sessions
tomorrow with the consideration of
; miscellaneous business. Before clos
ing. leading churchmen expect con-
! siderable discussion regarding pro-
posals for consolidation Of number
] OF the boards and agencies
Following negative action on an
overture from the Pittsburgh Presby-
terry proposing discontinuance of
the Presbyterian new era movement
leaders in this activity are preparing
for continuance of their work dur
ing the coming year. Sentiment ex-
, pressed in the assembly has been IA
vorable to the new era committees
, work, and with settlement of it's
, financial affairs arranged. the COM
! mittee members believed the move
| ment will proceed unhampered
MODERATOR IS CHOSEN.
Evening star., 1921-05-26
Aisle Opportunities for F Fridav

Ii WOMEN'S LEATHER BAGS an odd
lot in several shapes and bright colors; some
lined with silk and fitted with mirror and
coin purse. Also few black and gray silk
bags Reduced from S2.95 to $1.15.
AIS YARDS "FRUIT OF THE LOON"
MUSLIN-a we'll known grade of durability
and general service The low price is being
made on account of few oil spots, but
there are many perfect 10 or IL yard
lengths Special. yard 16c.
80 MADE Wells, with scroll or chenille
borders, in all the new colors and combina-
tions may be worn either tight or draped
stvle. 1t is line we are discontinuing.
Were 75c and o5c now reduced to 55c.
Evening star., 1921-05-26
ASSIST SUNDAY OBSERVANCE
Southern Presbyterians REQUEST
Free Will Offering for Cause.

ST: LOUIS, May 26.-The Southern
Presbyterian General Assembly. in
session here, expressed approval of
the aims and purposes of the Lords
Day Alliance for more strict Sun
day observance" an requested that
churches hold "a free will Offering to
this cause on the third Sunday of
next November
Plans entailing an expenditure of
approximately s20.O0O.o00 for the pc
riod Of 1925 were indorsed BY the
assembly.
To avoid a conflict with other cam
paignS now under way, it was de-
cided to defer raising the equipment
fund until April / next
The home missions report showed
all records for receipts had been
broken during the past year, with
$466.S36. besides a special gift of real
estate valued at $4,000.
The assembly plans to adjourn late
today.
Commissioners said the budget
would entail per capita contributions
from the church membership. larger
than those of any other denomina-
ton.
The assembly adopted a resolution
relieving the stewardship committee
! from any further responsibility for
| financial support Of the Pilgrim s
i Church, in Washington. D. c.. voted
/ last year on account of other financial
! projects to be handled. A commit
| tee. however. was appointed to ad-
wise with the church on it's building
j plans.
Evening star., 1921-05-26
Won1en's S and
Ckildren's Hosiery

200 pairs Women's Full
fashioned Silk Hose, with
Isle tops and reinforced heels
and toes. Colors are gray,
cordovan, black and white:
slightly imperfect. Sizes 81
to 10. Very special values at
$1.25 pair.
800 pairs Children's Fine
Lisle Socks, in white, pink,
blue, old rose, yellow and
lavender; also few white
silk with fancy tops; broken
sizes. Special price, zSc pair.
"a Women's Fine Ribbed
Cotton Gauze Vests, with
built-up shoulder straps;
white only; sizes. AZ and ~.
zoe each; we're sc.
Evening star., 1921-05-26

e2 PILLOWCASES, of heavy bleached
cotton all perfect but the ends of lines: no
dressing. Reduced to Csc each.
,37I MEMS WOVEN MADRAS SHIRTS:
full cut and we'll made garments, with soft
fold cuffs. The patterns are very good and
include both light and dark effects in neat
stripes. Sizes IL. AZ, Is. TO- Io11 and H.
Reduced from SI.45 to $1.15.
100 BOYS WASH SUITS. of percale or
chambray in navy. white. tan: either solid
or two-color combinations and stripes OF
many different designs. Sizes 21l to T. but
not all colors in all sizes Reduced from
SI.55 to Csc.
Evening star., 1921-05-26
Sweaters and
Waists

s Fiber Tuxedo Sweaters,
slightly imperfect. Special,
$5.95 each.
20 Striped Crepe de Chine
Waists; sizes SO to ~. Spe-
cial. s. each.
40 heavy quality Stout
Georgette Waists. in navy,
black, brown. bisque. flesh
and white; sizes AZ to 46.
Special. $3.9S each.
% Georgette Waists,
several different styles.
Special, S.95 each.
IS Blue and Rose Organdy
Waists, with white collar
and cuffs. Reduced to 8Sc
each.
Evening star., 1921-05-26

One of the matters given attention
by the recent communications confer
ence of the league of nations was a
scheme for standardiZing the rule of
the road. At present in Great Britain
and Italy traffic keeps to the left
while in the United States. France.
Germany and most other countries it
is the custom to take the right side
of the road.
Evening star., 1921-05-26
U. S. SENATE is PUZZLE.

BY the Assoc n ted Press
TOXIC. May 25-The Hochi Shim-
bun refers to what it terms the pro
crastination" of the United states
government in selecting a new am
bassador to succeed Roland S. Morris:
The newspaper says the opposition or
the senators in Washington to va
rious candidates. because they are
suspected of being favorably disposed
toward Japan is "a wondrous phe-
nomenon. the motive of which can
not be fathomed"
Evening star., 1921-05-26
LONDON COAL FARLEY.
Miners and Owners Called by Gov
ernment on Friday.

BY tho Associated Press
LONDON. May 25.-The government
has decided to make effort to find
a solution of the situation created by
the coal strike and will summon the
miners and the mine owners to a
conference on Friday. Austen Cham
berlain. the government leader. made
this announcement in the house of
commons
Evening star., 1921-05-26
K. c. BUY HISTORIC SPOT.
Get 1880 Acres at Place Where
Columbus Landed.

ROCHESTER, n. Y. May 2e-
Through Rev. Father Chrysostom of
tie Order of St. Benedict. an oppor-
tunity was offered to the New York
STATE Council of the knights of Co
iQmbus. in convention here, to pur-
chase $500 acres at Nassau. Bahama
Islands. which include the authentic
landing place of Christopher Column
Evening star., 1921-05-26
Girls Middies and Dresses Reduced

20 Girls Regulation Dress in
plain white. box pleated effect; trim
med with white braid: neat emblem
on sleeve: sizes ? to g. 95c each; were
$1.35.
Evening star., 1921-05-26

so Corset Covers of good
quality muslin, trimmed
with lace and embroidery.
sec each; were 75c.
Evening star., 1921-05-26

% White Jean Middies with en-
blem on sleeves. all have black ties
soiled; sizes s to 20. 75c each; were
$1.35.
Evening star., 1921-05-26

1S pairs B loo ers Of
white batiste with en-
broidery trimming and ruf-
fled knee. Soc pair; were
Csc.
Evening star., 1921-05-26

bus. the patron saint Of the order.
Acceptance of the offer was voted
unanimously and the estate will be
maintained in perpetuity by the State
Council.
Evening star., 1921-05-26
Attractive Values
in Millinery

IS Hair Braid Hats in
black, navy, brown, faced
with contrasting colors
and trimmed with flowers.
Special, $3.95 each.
II Untrimmed H at S,
black or navy. 81 each.
I65 punches of Flowers.
including pansies, violets,
lilies of the valley, grapes.
sweetpeas, d aisi es and
combination flowers. Spe-
cial, 35c bunch.
Evening star., 1921-05-26

4S Cotton Crepe Dressing Sacques,
in a variety Of neat fowered patterns
and good colors. All regular sizes. soc
each; were CSC.
Evening star., 1921-05-26
Muslin Underwear, Petticoats, House Dresses

50 Pink Muslin Chemise
with built-up shoulder and
neatly lace trimmed; good
quality. 45c each; were Csc.
Evening star., 1921-05-26
MODERATOR IS CHOSEN.
United Presbyterians Open Their
Sessions at PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA. May 26-Rev. A.
F.. Kirkpatrick of Burlington Wash.
was elected moderator of the United
Presbyterian Church at the opening
session of the general assembly. His
election was Unanimous. TIE new
moderator has been engaged in home
, mission work in the state of Wash
ington for thirty years
The opening sermon was delivered
by the Rev +. NJ. Spencer. Sterling,
Kan. the retiring moderator. About
300 delegates are in attendance.
Evening star., 1921-05-26
rs Jersey Silk Petticoats, Special, S2.95
Fine quality with peaed ooe contrasting coors good

10 Amoskeag Gingham House Dresses.
in checked and plaid designs. pped with
white some have embroidered collar and
fancy pockets. Sizes So to 46. $1.95 each;
were $2.95.
Evening star., 1921-05-26
.Women's Suits, Wraps and Dresses
Reduced for Remnant Day

S1S75-An small these
trimmed with box silk
tailored pockets skirts In blue only Sizes S -
Dman
embroidered
and lined with fancy silk to the hem
each $1475-15 Taea Silk Dresses. with
embroidery opd bottom short
Also Taea Dresses with suce front back girde
having The black, and brown
10 to no.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-10
SCHOOLMEN'S
 ROUND TABLE
 MEETS TONIGHT

The annual fall meeting of the Schoolmen's Round Table for west ern Connecticut was held last evening in the Hotel Green in Dan bury Dinner will be served at 6:30 after which school problems and mat teTs will be discussed. Any school man in either of the two western counties of Connecticut Is eligible for membership.
 James Bassett of Danbury, is pres tdent, John Dougale, principal of Bar mum school, is vice president and William Brunges of NorwaIlI, is sec rstary and treasurer.
 The local men who attended the meeting were Principal Jas. C. Moore, Herbert Stack, Fred Hunt, D. E. COrt- right, War1en Brown, Frank Whit man, William I. McAndrews, Henry Snyder, w. H. Trotter, Ernest Ryder, Harvey Went and Frank LoWndes. Many other schoolmen in the city are members Of the Round Table but were unable to attend because they are teaching classes in the Evening High school tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-10
MARY TODD'S HOME
 TO BE PRESERVED

Lexington. Ky, Dec. 10-Mafs Todd Lincoln's home during her childhood days and where she received the martyred president, Abraham Lincoln, will be purchased as a memorial to her and a museum for preservation of Lincoln furniture, manuscripts, and relics now in Kentucky, if plans of group of interested citizens material iZe.
 The old Todd home on West Main street formerly was saloon and now is soft drink stand. It is for sale for the first time in years and business interests are trying to get it for some new building. Those wishing to se- cure it for historical purposes have obtained an option on the property and are seeking funds necessary to complete the transaction
 The building is well preserved and the quaint interior could be easily re- stored, it is said. The historic rooms where Mary Food spent her childhood and where she received MT. Lincoln are much the same as when she mar ried and when she visited her old home after marrying Mir, Lincoln
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-10
LOCATE BREWERY
 3,7OO YEARS OLE

Philadelphia, Dec. 10-A model of an Egyptian brewery, apprONi- mately 3,7O0 years old, was among several hundred objects excavated in the tOmbs at Lahun, and Gurah in Upper Egypt the last two seasons and recently re- cetved by the University of Penn sylvania Museum from Dr, Flind- ers-Petrio,
 The model, made about 1900 E. C., shows a dozen employees making beer from barley, A handful of barley also was pre- served, but little except the out side huIls was left.
 Among the other interesting objects in the collection were two models of small boats filled with rowers and fitted with nlasts and sails, supposed to have carried the souls of the dead across the Nile, There were also some eX- cellent statues carved of wood representing servants earring grain, Yalets and workmen, and a iife-like portrait statue in wood. painted red, of a dead man, The man carried a rod and staff, indicating, it was said at the University, the ancient method of punishing offenders,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-10
GERMAN INDEMNITY
 WITH ENGLAND

@~sndo1i. Dec. 1o-The British gov r'-omenr tonight will announce ten tattve agreement with France rela- tive 10 German indemnity.
 The agreement, it is understood, '+sio workd out at Chequers Court the. premier's country estate last nig'h:. So far it is only in rough out line. Q Those who conferred at Che quers Court were Premier Lloyd George, Sir Robert Horne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Louis Lou cheur, French Minister for Liberated Regions.
 When M. Loucheur came to London it was reported that a German in demnity norot2rium (by which Ger many would be allowed to postpone her payments for term of years) would be discussed Dispatches from Paris, however, said that dhe chief discussions would concern a proposed agreement between Britain and Ger many similar to that entered into by France and Germany at Weisbaden.
 NJ. Loucheur will return 60 Paris tonight bearing an invitation to Pre- nlier Eriand to come to London for a. survey of the world economic sit nation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-10
BAD MAN BROKE
 FROM DEATH HOUSE

Little Rock, Ark, Dec, 1o-Taizins with him six condemned prisoners, all armed. Tom Slaughter, famous Arkansas baa man. broke out of the death house at the penitentfady here today and in an automobile partodned SFon the iwarden's garage, is speed ing toward the Oklahoma border,
 Passes are in pursuit.
 Slaughter covered a guard who had entered his cell with an automatic pistol, took his keys and revolver and locked him up.
 He then freed five negroes and one white man. and proceeding to the warden's house. locked up the war dens wife and daughter, while his companions ranSacked the house for arms, The women were not harm ed,
 The jail breakers left the jail in the wardens auto after stripping the tires from another car,