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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-06-10

hone Of Mr.. and Mrs S. P Leland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Whitney and
son Fletcher, Nj and Mrs Horace
Laquee and Mr.. and Mrs Leslie Foote
spent Friday at Wing Beach, Lake
Champlain.
Mrs Charles Holland and son Rich
ard Of Brockton, Mass, came Wednes-
day for a few weeks stay with Mrs.
Mary Hamilton Mr.. Holland is in
Scotland.
George Calvin, Arthur Kenworthy
Of Middlebury, Charles Gale, Ira Gale
and their families spent a day recently
at Lake George, making the trip in
their automobiles
The Ladies Congregatioal Club
were entertained Tuesday by Mrs.
Charles Everts and daughter Miss Re-
becca Everts at their cottage at / AXE
Dunmore Dinner was served 10 TWEEN
ty-one ladies'
Messrs. Coke, Dunn and Bull P'
Bomoseen and John Mack Of town
caught "A lake trout Friday, the NIL
est weighing 2 pounds and ) pound
land locked salmon. On Tuesday they
caught 6 nice lake trout.
Ny. and Mrs W F Rowel, Mrs.
Frank Persons and son Edwin have re-
turned from a visit Of several days in
Post Mills, VT. with Nh Rowell's
brother. They also visited his sis. er
recently in Manchester, n H.
It IS reported that Mrs. Gideon
Cloves died Of tuberculosis at her home
in East Falls Church, Va. Mrs.
Cloyes had been in town and had
many friends here. Mr.. Cloyes is a
son OF Gideon Cloyes OF this town.
Mrs Louise Cloyes and Mrs. Mary
Hamilton went Saturday for visit
at the home OF Mr. and Mrs. H. n.
Tatro in Valley Falls, n Y Mrs.
Hamilton returned home Tuesday and
Mrs. Cloyes VIII remain until after
July 4.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-06-10
EAST MIDDLEBURY

Mr. and Mrs. George Stone are the
parents of son born June /.
Mrs. Bert Spencer, who spent the
winter in Florida, returned home Sat
urday.
Mrs. John Nancy Of Randolph is
with Mrs. Matilda Baker for a lew
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Perry of Caven-
dish are with his brother, D. A. Perry
and family.
Walter Fletcher Of Rochester is with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Albert
Fletcher.
Harrison Farr of Rochester is visit
ing his sister Mrs. R. A. Damon and
family for a few days
Miss Muriel Piper spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Will Piper and family.
John Randall spent the weekend
with his sister Mrs, Walter Sturtevant
and family in Weybridge.
Mrs. elena Durfey of Middlebury
spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs. Frank Cashier and family
Mrs. Nellie Atwood, who has been in
Bridport with friends for two weeks,
returned to her duties last Saturday.
Children's Day will be observed Sun
day at the Methodist church at lO;45
a. m. A special program will be pro-
vided.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Douglas re-
turned from Williamsburg, N. Y Sun
day, after a visit Of several days with
relatives.
Charles Steele. who was called to
Boston last week Tuesday by the
death of his mother, returned Satur-
day night.
William Eldridge of Twin Falls, Ida
he, came Friday morning in time to
help his father, George Eldridge, who
is in poor health, celebrate his 10Th
birthday.
Mrs. Wallace Larabee of Larabees
Point spent several days last week
with her aunt Mrs. Albert Fletcher
and her cousins, the Misses Eliza and
Jennie Sessions.
Allen Tucker, who underwent a sue
cessful operation at the Mary Fletcher
hospital three weeks ago, arrived home
Monday. His sister Mrs Will Sever
ance accompanied him.
Twelve of the descendants of the late
William Cushman, father of Mrs. Al
bert Fletcher and grandfather OF the
Misses Eliza and Jennie Sessions and
Mrs. Lillian Baker Larabee and 9th
ers of her family spent day last week
at the old home in Ripton. Three
generations were represented,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-06-10
SALISBURY

Will Waterhouse has new Ford Sc
dan
c. A. Bump spent Friday in Burling-
ton on business.
Miss Viola Whitney has gone for
the summer to Hyde Manor in Sud
bury
Misses Winona Aunchman and sis
ter Hazel Aunchman nave typhoid ie-
yer
Miss Elsie Petersen will graduate
from Brandon high school next Thurs
day
Mrs. Frank Nelson and son Orren
are spending this week in St. Johns
bury
Mr. and Mrs. Will Dyer and daugh-
ter Marion were in Rutland Tuesday
on business.
Miss Hazel Durant has been with
her cousin Miss Clarice Leonard Tor
a few days
Miss Doris Whitney is expected
home this week from her school in
birmingham. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bump and Nh.
and Mrs. c. A. Bump were in Whiting
Wednesday for the day.
Mrs. A. A. Smead is visiting her sis
ter Mrs Jennie ClOyes at her home n
Middlebury this week.
Miss Gladys Dyer, who is taking a
secretarial course in Smith School,
Boston, is home for the summer.
MI and Mrs. Richard DeLorey and
his father and mother all OF Keene,
N. H.. were visitors here Monday.
Nh and Mrs. c. A. Bump have sold
Their farm at the Corners to Mr.. and
Mrs George Devoid OF Monkton.
Mss Nellie Whitney, who has had
tonsLitis, is better but Julius and Hen
~ are now i'll with the same trouble.
Mrs. Orren Nelson and niece Mrs.
Zetta Smith, who have been visiting
in Rutland, returned home Friday,
Miss Ernestine Lyons of Manches-
ter. n. H., is visiting at the home OF
Nh and Mrs. W. F. Rowell this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Bostwick OF
Burlington were Sunday guests OF her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Whitney.
Mrs. Wesley Clapper, who died sud
OtuN IN DllSlOI last NSOhi was 10 80
" Miss Daisy Wainwright OF this
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Benson and family
were weekend guests Of his brother
Oscar Benson and family in Middle
bury.
MI and Mrs. !. Holmes Butler and
daughter Helen of New Rochelle n.
Y. spent the weekend with Isabelle
| Leonard.
The Methodist Church will observe
Children's Day next Sunday in connec-
ton with the regular church services
at 10 o'clock.
Miss Iva Johnson, who has been
visiting her uncle Mr. Potter and fam
ily in Glens Falls, N. Y, is expected
home Friday.
DR.. Emo of Vergennes was in town
testing the herd of Silas Dumas and
retesting the herds OF Joseph Sincere
and Gideon Cloyes.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Waterhousei
who have been visiting his sister Mrs
L. w. Cloyes for a short time, have
returned to their home.
Miss Ina Hete1Sens WIZ mas uSSN
teaching in Danville, is at the home
of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. James
Petersen for the summer.
Fletcher Whitney, Frank Nelson,
Horace Laquee and several Others
were successful in their fishing trip
Friday at Lake Champlain.
Laura and Elizabeth Calvin were
visitors at the home of their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael CALVIN
in East Middlebury Wednesday.
Miss Lee Kelsey went Friday TO
Manchester, Conn, where she will re.
main for the summer in the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dennison.
Fred Kent and daughter Miss Mil
bred Kent of Northampton, Mass,
are visiting for a few weeks at the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-06-10

at 2 o'clock, Rev. F M Hagadorn OF
Bristol, former Weybridge pastor,
officiated. The bearers were Fred Ros-
coe Lyman Warner, Morris Johnson,
Stowell Dewey, Warren Perkins and
CLYDE Gravel. The deceased is sur
vived in her immediate family by her
parents, a younger sister Wealthy, a
brother, Harold A. Baker and grand
mother Mrs Wealthy Baker The in
terment was made in the Weybridge
cemetery. At the grave the pupils OF
her school lined up to pay last trl-
butte to their beloved teacher, all dress
ed in white and with small bouquets
of flowers. A very large attendance OF
relatives and friends from several
towns attested the high esteem in
which the Young lady was held
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-06-10
Gard OF Thanks

NV heartiest thanks are due to my
friends and neighbors who, during my
recent absence in the hospital, attend,
ed to the planting of my crops an
other work on my farm. Words are
inadequate to weigh my gratitude, out
l can do no less than make this publ e
acknowledgment.
Allen L. Tucker.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-06-10
GIRL DRIVES TO HER DEATH
CONTINUED from page one

IContnued lrom Page one
she died almost Immediately, after two
or three breaths.
Miss Baker was born in Weybridge
April IA, 1897 She graduated from the
Middlebury High School in 1917 and
had since taught successfully. For
the past two years she was teacher OF
the Younger pupils OF the Monument
School in Weybridge, the term Of
which closed Thursday, the day pre-
vous to her journey to New York.
She was a member OF the Bpworth
League and organist in the Methodist
church.
At the funeral yesterday afternoon
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-06-10
A Card of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks 10
all the friends who gave flowers offer
ed sympathy, or assisted us in any way
during the illness and after the death
of our beloved father
Mrs Herbert Oliver
Mrs. Harry Jones
Charles Ellis
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-06-10
NOTICE

Fish and Game Commissioner H. ?.
Sheldon has confirmed the ruling OF ex-
Commissioner Leavens permitting the
taking Of rainbow trout, 6 inches Or
longer, IN the East Middlebury river.
GEO. DOUGHBRTY,
County Warden
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-06-10

The date Of the Commencement
Concert is Saturday, June IS. Fine
program is promised you for only S1'V'
ADV.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-06-10

Have you tickets for the Commence
ment Convertible it now, at Frosts
Pharmacy. -AoV'
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-06-10

Commencement Concert-Seats now
on sale at F1ost's Pharmacy.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
"OWN YOUR HOME"
MEETING CALLED

Report will be made next Tues
day night by the special committee,
headed by Charles Warner. which
has been investigating building con-
ditions in Wilmington. with a par
ticular view to encourage home
building through the organization Of
loan organizations.
Place for the meeting has not as
yet been selected. but will be an
nounced within the next few days.
Builders. architects and supply men
are invited to attend the session.
One out of every four persons in
Philadelphia belongs to a building
and loan association. There are o.
153 loan associations in that city
and s6.0OO,OOO monthly are paid in.
Comparing this ratio with Whining
ton. there ought to be more than 100
such organizations here. whereas
there are but six, and instead OF
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
SCHOOL No. 4
On FULL TINE
Portable Buildings Makes
Possible Return of All
Students to Studies
CHARITIES OFFER
TO TEACH SOME

With the rearrangement Of the
schedule and enlargement of some
OF the classes and the use OF the
portable school for some special
classes has made possible the plac-
ing OF all children of School No. 4
on full time, according to the report
made by superintendent Ward TO the
Board on Education last evening
Miss Helen Heather has been trans
ferred to School No. 20 as a conse-
quence.
In order TO render aid to the i'm
migrant Jewish children, who are
handicapped in making progress in
their studies for lack of knowledge
OF the English language, Superin-
tendent Ward reported that "tbe
Hebrew Charities Association has Of
fered its assistance in giving in
struction in English to these chill
dren in special classes. Thirty-eight
children now in school have been re-
ported by the principals for this
work. The work done by the asso-
citation will be supplementary to the
work OF the schools, and will assist
these children to gain working
knowledge of the English language.
so that they can sooner be placed in
the grades corresponding to their
advancement in the other subjects.
list Of these pupils has been sub
mitted to J. Harry Gordon, superin-
tendent and secretary of the associa-
ton"
Several recommendation OF the
supervisor of buildings. mentioned in
the superintendents report. were
acted upon favorably by the board
The census director reported that
the data from Schools to have
been audited and corrected. School.
No. to No. . are audited and par
TALLY corrected. The ages have beer
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
AT THE QUEEN

The best photoplay of Elsie Fer
guson's screen career is Foot
lights" in which she is being pre-
sented At the Queen Theatre. This
Paramount version OF Rita Wei
mans story is sufficiently interest
ing without a star to prove a big
success But Elsie Ferguson's beauty.
her brilliancy and her ardor in the
leading role are what makes the
picture out Of the ordinary.
"Footlights" is the story OF Liz
zie Parsons, who. when the story
opens. is doing small time" vaude-
Vile on New York's Broadway Cir
cult. She feels her act Is fiat and
that she is doomed TO be a success
ful failure. But a bit OF life enters
her acting and she attracts the at
tention OF great theatrical man
ager. The next thing the world
hears OF Lizzie Parsons she Is Lisa
Parsinova. a great Russian actress
with noticeably bad grammar anc
an equally bad past.
Thirty-nine superb creations OF
the French modiste. suited for any
and all occasions. make up the out
Law Of costumes that Miss Ferguson
wears as Lisa Parsinova. The set
tings and the photography are up 70
Paramounts high standard.
Marc MacDermott and Reginald
Denny are the two supporting prin-
cipals.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
ASSERTS Y. M. C. A. Is
WELL WITHIN LAW

Irving Warner. chairman OF the
Labor Commission OF Delaware. to-
day when asked about the opinion
of Attorney-Generai Townsend. re-
garding the women employed in the
Y. NJ C. A. made the following
statement:
The Office OF the Labor Comn,is.
sion received an anonymous telo.
phone report regarding the work o,
women in the Y. NJ. c. A. Il is tbs
practice Of this office to follow ur
all reports. Since the question OF
jurisdiction was involved. inquiry
was made of the Attorney Generals
Office. The opinion as published in
the newspapers. stated that the Y
NJ c. A. could not be construed as
coming within the Woman's Ten
Hour Law.
Investigation has revealed. how
ever that the Y. NJ. c. A. is well
within the law in its employment OF
women. II is TO be regretted, there
fore that the recent newspaper re-
port OF the Attorney Generals opin-
ion cast reflection by the inference
against this worthy institution that
was entirely unjustified"
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
UNION CO. MEN ASK
JOB FOR CHAUFFEUR

A committee representing the
Union Fire Company expects to ap-
pear before the directors Of Public
pointment of Daniel Cochran, chauf-
feur OF that company, to a similar
position in the paid fire department.
Cochran has driven for Water Witch
and Union companies for several
years, and the firemen say he never
has had a mishap. He was turned
down for appointment because OF
his age, Il is said but the Union
firemen claim other men beyond the
age limit have been appointed 10
places in the new department.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
AT THE SAVOY.

Several new faces, excellent direcJ
tion. corking good story and Bebe
Danielsl These arc the high spots in
climatic order. OF THE Speed Girl"
which opened yesterday to an appre-
oiative house at the Savoy Theatre
for weeks showing. Elmer Har-
ris story Is most entertainingly told,
and has the vital elements OF action,
suspense and situation. Douglas Doty
in handling his story, has knit the
several factors so closely and so we'll
as to get the little speed gir1 into the
most thrilling complications. such as
a race with a train, an exciting skid
with an automobile, and yet keer
the sympathy with her all the time
The added attraction brings to the
screen q new comedian who ha.
made a big reputation on the legiti.
mate stage. Ernest Truck. in Little
But Oh My" a special two-reel com.
edy in his first Offering and is being
unusually well received.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
FINE BILL OPENS
GARRICK NEW POLICY

Inception OF the new policy OF
vaudeville and motion pictures at
the Garrick Theatre yesterday aft
ernoon and evening proved a big
success. Despite the cut in admis-
sion prices. the character and grade
of the acts Is the best
"Playtime." featuring Miss Amelia
Allen and Francis y. DOnegan, is
the headiiner on the program. Both
Miss Allen and Mr. Donegan were
stars in The Last Waltz" and LAS
ten. Lester" They both proved their
versatility in "Playtime.' Miss Allen,
aside from having a singing voice is
a contortionist, and won the audi
ence with her contortionist stunts.
Donegan. co-star OF the act. is a
good singer and skilful dancer.
Jean and Arthur Kelley presented
unique comedy novelty entitled
Fun in a Sporting Goods store "
They are experts at punching bags
and the gloves.
Ormsby and Remig, both Of whom
are good singers and violin players,
entertained with songs and violin
selections. Noticeable in this act
was the efforts OF the actors 20 get
away from singing and playing the
Jazz form OF music. While their
music was OF the popular variety.
1t was the old ballad style. From
the applause, IL seems the public Is
glad to hear something a little finer
than 'jangling jazz"
Walsh. Reed and Walsh offer
"Odd Ditties." They are trio OF
fine singers. Miss Walsh has a
sparkling soprano voice that is not
often found in vaudeville. She is
ably supported by her brother and
MIR. Reed.
La Pine and Emery in Little
What-Nots Of Vaudeville" do some
real comedy acting. Last. but not
least, on the bill Is Vincent Redford
and Gene Winchester in Versatile
Nonsense" Aside from furnishing
lots OF laughs, the actors are good
iugglers and Jazz" slight-of- hand
performers.
In addition to the vaudeville acts,
Shirley Mason in her newest photo
play, The Mother Heart" was pre-
sented.
Much cheering ans MARTY were
/ furnished the audience at last
nights show. when members Of tn,
Freshman class OF the University OF
Delaware attended the performance
The audience was much perturbe,
when the college boys made thei
appearance. but when informed al
60 who they we're the theater- -goors
Joined into the spirit OF the occa-
sion.
Patrick Casey, general manager
OF Keith's In New York, was a Wis
itor in this city yesterday. He ex-
pressed himself as well pleased with
the policy of the theatre. He reit-
Grated the statement that Keith's
is interested solely in establishing
its prestige and name in Whining
ton, and in order to do so, II will
offer programs OF tho same consist
ent standard as were presented yes
terday. Despite the stormy weather
OF yesterday, the attendance at the
theatre throughout the day was
good
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
SAFE SCHOOLS SOON
Is STRADLEY'S HOPE

TITS high time we cleaned up
conditions in the public schools Of
the city which are hazardous said
Shermer II. Stradley, a member OF
the board and chairman OF its I'm
ance committee, today. 1T is en-
tirely wrong to subject the children
TO any peril.
"Our hardest task, however" con-
tinued Mr.. Stradley, "is TO raise the
money necessary to remove the fire
traps. We know there are such traps
and we acknowledge them; but to
remove them means that money shall
have to be raised and just where is
a question The board will take all
due precaution. however, OF that the
public may rest assured"
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
IT. PRoUTY WITH KIwANIANs

The weekly meeting and luncheon
of the Kiwanis Club will be held
in the duBarry room OF the Hotel
dupont at noon tomorrow. As some
Of the members have expressed a
desire to hold the luncheon and
meetings in the grill room instead OF
in the duBarry room that question
will be discussed at tomorrow's
meeting. Lieutenant Stanley Mar
shall Prouty. U. s. Infantry, sta
toned at Delaware University, will
be the speaker. His subject will be
''The Coast OF China" Henry A.
| White ia the only birthday booster
listed this week.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29

Vaudeville standard. The Kishi Duo
present dimcult feats of Japanese
juggling; Nita jackson won favor
with her pianologue and violin inn
itation: Adrian. ian oddity in laugh
ter and songs" lived up to his bill
ing; Green and Lafell were respon-
sibie for some excellent singing. and
Vie and Kelly. with their dog, gave
novel acrobatic Offering. The fea-
ture picture, "The Heart Line, -
from the famous novel by Gelett
Burgess with Leah Baird and Je-
rome Parick. proved TO be full OF
dramatic thrills and heart interest.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29

computed. and the total number of
children counted between infancy
and 21 years of age, between and
16 years and under years, living
in districts covered by twenty
schools. Approximate figures repre-
senting pupils in these three classes
will be available by the end of this
week.
The director immigrant education
reported enrolment to date as fol-
lows: For November, 1920, twenty
seven classes with a total enrolment
Of sec; November, 1921. thirty-five
classes with a total enrolment of
GIL. Increase in classes, eight; in
crease in enrolment of pupils over
last year, las.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
FEAR MANY KILLED
In THEATRE COLLAPSE

NEW YORK, Nov. % (UniteC
Press)-A Brooklyn theater in the
course OF construction collapsed
shortly after noon today.
The roof and one wall OF the
partly completed structure tumbled
down burying a gang Of men az
work on the first floor.
Contractors in charge OF the work
said there we're about thiriy-tive men
on the job and only ten of them had
been accounted for.
Four men were taken from the
debris TO hospitals.
The contractors were taken into
custody.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
ASK MORSE TNDICrNrNT

WASHINGTON. Nov 29.-(Unit-
ed Press)-Indictment Of Charles
W. Morse, head of large ship build
ing interests on charges of "fraudu-
lent transactions" in dealings with
the Shipping Board will be asked
here December s by Representative
of the Department of Justice is was
stated today at the shipping board.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
new ATHLETIC
FIELD LIKELY
Friends School Trustees
Back of Movement Rap
idly Taking Shape
TO OCCUPY TWO
WEST SIDE SQUARES

Construction OF an athletic field
on the plot OF ground lying between
Ninth and Eleventh streets Boule-
yard and woodlawn avenue, by the
Friends school is under considera-
tion. The woodlawn trustees have
offered long term lease on the
tract at a liberal term to the trus-
tees Of the school and a committee
Of which /. W. Brosius is chairman
is holding conferences with the ON
cials OF the Y. NJ. c. A., and the
Church League with view OF as
pertaining the equipment desirable
Tor an up-to-date and adequate ath-
letic field
u Is the intention OF the trustees
Of the Friends School 10 construct
an athletic field. that may be used
Tor any outdoor sport. A baseball
olAmond, tennis, hand and volley
pan courts, football and soccer fields
are included. A fun set of dressnie
rooms, shower baths and other ac.
tsssorles Will be installed and main.
tained. The entire project will II,
Under tho supervision OF N.
Friends School trustees.
MI Brosius said this mornine
the matter OF an athletic field ha
been under consideration by tn
trustees for several months. br
only recently did it take tangibl
form. While nothing has bee
definitely settled, Mrs. Brosius said.
was almost an assured fact that III
field would be constructed. tt
finances for the construction will I
by popular subscription throug
the alumnae OF the Friends Schoc
Wilmington High School and 9TH
associations, such as the Y NJ. c.
and the Church League.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
AT THE ARCADIA

It was good to see Anita Stewart
again. a year is a long time and
many things are forgotten, but Miss
Stewards appearance yesterday at
the Arcadia Theatre in "Playthings
OF Destiny brought back in a food
OF pleasant memories all OF the de-
lightful things she can do and re-
awaken one to the fact that this
lovely beauty Is also a capable ac-
tress and an altogether delightful
Soung person.
Seldom has a dramatic story been
told so slSilfully and rarely has an
author hit upon a series OF instances
so certain to hold the interest OF an
audience as has been done in PLAY
things of Destiny" Combine these
with the excellent talent Of the cast.
and the splendid settings and effects
that have been procured. and this
picture becomes worthy of classlf-
cation with the best screen enter
tainments
The northern and tropical settings
of the story are remarkable.
Evening journal., 1921-11-29
A TEA HINT.

The English have a trick Of max
ing tea with milk, instead of water.
when they want a drink which is es-
pecialiy refreshing. The milk is
boiled in sauce pan. the urn
warmed and then the usual amount
Of tea put in. The milk is poured
over IL just as water is Il is ready
to pour after standing three min
utes