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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
H. NELSON JACKSON
INVITED TO SPEAK
AT LEGION BANQUET
National Vice Commander
Will Probably Attend Ven
ison Supper Next Tuesday
Evening - Gov. Hartness
Expected to Be Present

The venison supper planned for all
ex-service men and their friends, wives
and sweethearts, will be held in the
Addison house Tuesday evening, Nov
20, at o'clock, announces the Middle
bury Post of the American Legion.
Plans are now complete for a fine ban
quet and an interesting "get-together"
evening.
Prominent speakers will be on hand
to enliven the post-prandial that
necessary adjunct Of every successful
banquet Among those who have been
invited to speak are Gov Hartness,
President Moody, of Middlebury Col
lege; Dr. H. Nelson Jackson, of Bur
lington, national vice commander of
the Legion Lieut-Gov. Foote, Major
R. W. McCuen Collector of Internal
Revenue; State Commander Hyland :;
Adjutant Allen Fletcher; Judge John
Z. Weeks Watson Webb and State
Fish and Game Commissioner Shell
don 1t is expected that DR.. Ross
commander of the local post will pre-
side as POSTMASTER
While it is not known whether all
the speakers invited to attend will be
here, several have already accepted the
invitation and an evening of good
speeche, is sure to follow the vensou
banquet The local committee feel
sure that Dr. Jackson, who was re-
Gently elected vice-commander in the
national convention, will be present
and the Doctor IS expected to bring
Gov. Hartness with him.
The menu for the banquet is as fol-
lows:
Tomato Bouillon
Queen Olives Mixed Pickles
Roast Prime Ribs of Beef au jus
Ragout of Venison
English Rice Cakes, Maple Sauce
Mashed Potatoes Green Peas
Hubbard Squash Waldorf Salad
Vanilla Ice Cream
Sponge Cake
Coffee
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
A PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT
Plymouth Team Furnish Evening Of
Enjoyment

The Indoor Community Chautau-
qua was brought to a successful close
Monday night in the Town hall when
the Plymouth entertainers offered a
clever program of songs, sketches and
impersonations.
The two young ladies were exceed
ingly versatile and their offering was
quite out of the ordinary. Sketches,
songs and impersonations for the MOD
part in costume filled the two hours.
They furnished an offering that was
vaudeville in its highest grade. Miss
Paine pleased nightly with several
monologues of her own.
During the evening the Woman's
Club sold candy for the beneht of
the American Legion They made
over $50 from the sale.
The amount netted by the course for
community benefit was $7100 Mrs
H B. Hagar was chairman.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
EDSON BROWN DIES
End Comes at Fanny Allen Hospital
After Long illness

Edison G. Brown, 5S years old, died
at the Fanny Allen hospital in Win
ooski Monday morning, November 20,
at 2:30 o'clock, after long Illness.
Besides his wife. he is survived bv two
sons, Stanley and Frank Brown, and
two daughters, Misses Jessie n d
Ethel Brown. -Four brothers, Arthur
N. Brown and Adelbert W Brown of
Middlebury, George Brown of Ripton
and Ward Brown of Milford, Conn,
and one sister Mrs. Arthur Butteriield
OF Lincoln also survive. Mr.. Brown
was born in Ripton October l9, 1868,
and was the son of George and Susan
(McGinnisl Brown.
The funeral was held at his late
home east of the village Wednesday
morning at l0:30. Burial was in Pros
pect cemetery, East Middlebury
The bearers were John F. Weeks, F.
G. Brookns Charles ] Matthews, w.
K. Foster. Noble Fem and George c.
Mead
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
STATUS OF CHINA
PROBLEM FACING
ARMS DELEGATES
Far Eastern Negotiations
Taken Up by Conference
In Washington Today
When Work Is Resumed
After Thanksgiving Recess

The issue before the disarm ament
conference, which opened again in
Washington today after the Thanks
giving recess, is the Far Eastern ne
gotiations which are complicated by a
disagreement over the meaning of the
four general principles. The status of
China in this regard presents a diff
cult problem.
Reports from the Associated Press
state that some officials of the Chinese
delegation even went so far as to say
there would be nothing left for them
but withdrawal from the conference
should an Interpretation advanced in
British quarters receive the full ap-
proval of the powers.
1t was pointed out that the views
at which the Chinese took offense
were delineated by a British spokes-
man outside the conference itself and
so far have not had the formal in
dorsement even of the British delega-
ton
Briefly the views were that the open
door policy defined by the four prin-
ciples included Chinese acceptance of
The consortium. of railway concessions,
combination which the Chinese de-
clare would mean virtual "internation-
7Iization' of China.
The special subject taken for today's
d scussion was China's request for abo-
Ition of the system of extra terri
toriality' under which the foreign
powers have set up their own courts
within China to handle cases in which
their respective nationals are in
volved.
All the nationals represented have
indicated their Sympathetic interest"
In the Chinese request, although it
has been apparent that even some of
the Chinese delegates themselves do
not believe the present condition of the
Chinese courts would make the change
~nediately possible.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
DROST TO CAPTAIN
THE BLUE ELEVEN
Milwaukee Lad To Lead Middlebury
On The Gridiron Next Season.
Has Played In Every College
Game Since Entering And Is
Known AS Big Ground Gamer

Erwin Ewald Drost, of Milwaukee,
Wis, was elected captain of next years
Middlebury football team by the let
ter men Monday. Drost is a fast half
back and has been one of the pillars
of the Blue team that made such an
envlable record this season.
Following his graduation from the
South Division high school in Mlwau-
kee, he entered Middlebury College
class of '23 and at once distinguished
himself in football. Establishing
record that is seldom made by any
varsity player in any college, Drost
has played in every scheduled game
DroSt has also been prominent in base
ball, track and basketball He is ag-
gressive and excels as a line smasher
and a consistent gamer on end runs.
The captain-elect is a member of the
Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and the
Sages and Delta Tau societies He was
also a member of the Sophomore Rules
committee and the Inter-fraternity
council
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
LOUISE CHAFFEE DIES
Popular New Haven Girl Has Mastoid
Abscess

Miss Louise Chaffee formerly of
New Haven, died Sunday, November
20, in hospital at Indiana, Pa. News
of her death came as great shock in
telephone message received Sunday
evening Mastoid abscess caused her
death, but very few in New Haven
knew that her condition was so critical.
Miss Chaffee was bright and popu-
lar young woman and was an instruc-
tor in the State Normal school at In
diana. She was graduated from Mid
dlcbury College in 1905 and a few
years later was given an additional de-
gree.
Miss Chaffee is survived by her
mother, Mrs. Mary Chaffee, two sis
tiers, Mrs. Daniels and Miss Sue Chat
fee and three brothers, Frank Chaffee
of Kingston, n Y, Horace Chaffee, of
Philadelphia and Hollis Chaffee of
Brooklyn, n. Y.
The body was brought to New Ha-
ven where the funeral was held We'd
nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.
Mr. Page officiating Burial was in
Evergreen cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
HORSE THIEF GETS "
PRISON SENTENCE
PLEADING GUILTY
Man, Giving Name of Joseph
Duquette, Is Apprehended
In Goshen With Horse Be-
longing to S. H. Burroughs
Served Term In Windsor

Pleading guilty after much reluc.
tance to a charge of horse stealing, a
man who gave his name as Joseph Du-
quette was sentenced to serve a term
of not less than six nor more than 10
years in the state prison at Windsor, in
municipal court before Judge Dickens
Monday.
Duquette was apprehended in Gosh.
en- by the officers with driving horse
belonging to S. H. Burroughs of Addi-
son. The horse was in good condition
when Duquette was taken but the
wagon had been changed The prison.
er was brought to Middlebury and
given berth in Addison county jail,
awaiting hearing.
1t seems that Duquette had been
seen in different places about the coun-
ty all last week. Early in the week he
was seen hanging about Panton and it
is said that he was found in the attic
of the home of Mrs Edrick Adams,
which at the present time is not occu-
pied He was asked 60 leave the
house, which he did without any
trouble, and they let him go as he
had apparently done no harm.
The loss Of Harry Burroughs horse
on Friday morning started the search
which resulted in Duquette's arrest in
Goshen When given his hearing be-
fore Judge Dickens Duquette is said
to have claimed to States attorney
Stone that he did not steal the horse
but that he bought it for a small sum
from parties in New Haven Later,
however he admitted to the States
attorney that he was a horse thief,
even going so far as to state that he
had been sent to Windsor once before
for conviction on the same charge. The
States attorney learned on communi-
cation with the authorities at the pri-
son that a man who answered every
description of Duquette had been re-
leased from prison few years ago after
serving 2 sentence imposed from Rut-
land county.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
YIELDS
TO TEMPTATION;
1T COSTS MONEY

Because two deer make one too
many to shoot in any one open sea-
son in this particular state, George
Leno, East Middlebury marksman,
had to part with a fine buck when
discovered by County Warden
George Dougherty, keeper of the
fish and game laws for Addison
county. But that's not the worst
of it. By yielding to that tempta-
tion for a second saddle of venison,
Leno had to come across with a
fine of 500 and costs of $500 when
he pleaded guilty to bagging the
second animal before Judge Dick
ems in municipal court. Leno,
who is something of an expert with
the rifle, shot a buck the first week
of the open season When on No
vember IS he cracked a second
deer, Warden Dougherty thought
that it was time to call halt
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
STARR HALL SAVED
FROM DESTRUCTION
AFTER HARD FIGHT
Fire Company and Students
Battle Against Stubborn
Blaze Saturday Night
Damage Estimated $1,000
Students Lose Property

Fire breaking out in Starr hall short
ly after 10 O'Clock Saturday night
damaged the historic college structure
TO the extent of $1,000 before the blaze
vas extinguished by the effective work
of the local fire department and the
student volunteer brigade, cooperating
The loss to the students consisted of
clothing and personal effects, and is
difficult to estimate. 1t is probably
considerable above $500, and is not
covered by insurance. The college loss
is fully covered.
The origin of tn fire is not known
The blaze apparently started in the
closet in the suite on the lower south
east corner, occupied by Leonard and
Wilson. 1t was over an hour before
the flames were controlled and then
only by the hardest and most persistent
6ghting by the department and stu
dents and after the fire had eaten its
way through the partitions of the
suites on three floors of the south
wing Two streams of water were
played on the blaze and many tanks
Of chemicals used
The room where the fire started was
dark in the early evening Leonard
returning a little after 10 o'clock found
bis room ablaze when he opened the
door He spread the alarm through
the hall and the students immediately
started fighting with extinguishers In
the meantime an alarm was sent in to
the fire department, which responded
with the chemical and the hose
Several students who were asleep had
10 make their escape through the dense
smoke, and Lobo and Way, who fought
desperately before the arrival of the |
department, were ovecome and were
carried from the building where they
we're treated by DR.. Stanton Eddy. |
With the arrival of the fire company, |
thick clouds of smoke were seen pour
ing from the building, and with no de
lay two streams of water, as well as
the chemical hose, were directed against
lne stubborn blaze. After about an
hour of the stiffest and most persistent
kind of fighting by all hands, the flames
we're checked and the damaged con-
fined TO the one wing of the building
The rooms damaged by fire were
those OF Leonard aud Wilson, Horner
and Oakley on the first and second
floors Water also damaged the rooms
nf Simmons and polhemus, Geddes and
Nelson and Laird and Vose The stu
dents who were burned out are being
housed in other buildings while Starr
is being repaired
Starr hall, which is situated south
OF the old chapel, is built of stone and
was tine gift of Charles and Egbert
Starr. 1t was erected in 1861. On
Christmas day, 1864 it was totally de-
stroyed by fire and was rebuilt by the
donors in 1865 1t is used as a mems
dormitory.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
MEN
DETERMINED TO
MAKE BRISTOL PAY

Great concern resulted in Mid
dlebury this week, when it was
found that, despite the fine show
ing made at the Baptist mems
Bible class last Sunday, Bristol
still had the edge in the contest
which comes to a close this week.
Middlebury men turned out to the
number of l65, and it was felt that
the local class had safely stepped
into the lead. In fact it seemed
so certain that the local men step
ped out in front of the church and
posed for a group picture, every
last man wearing a smile of a vivid
victory hue. Middlebury was de-
ceived however, for shortly word
came from Bristol that they had
rounded up III, which increased
their lead The contest now stands
Bristol, 354, Middlebury, 339. This
Sunday the local class is deter
mined to break up BristoPs inter
ference-and eat chicken in Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
CORNWALL ON COMMITTEES
Middlebury Man Represents Vermont
At Southern Meeting

E. B. Cornwall, president of the Yer
mont Farm Bureau Federation has at
tended the annual meeting of the
American Farm Bureau Federation in
Atlanta, Ga, November 2l-23. This
was the third annual meeting OF the
Federation.
Mr. Cornwall was honored by cleo
ton to two important committees,
Credentials and Constitutional Amend
ments. New England Is represented
on all the committees dealing with the
work of the meeting.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
FUNERAL OF REV. MR.. DEANE
Old-Time And Popular Clergyman
Died November 16

The funeral OF Rev. William H.
Deane, who died Wednesday, Novem-
Der l6, was held Saturday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the home of Solomon
B. Aines Rev Emmett w. Gould,
pastor of the Methodist church Off
ciated. The bearers were Harold
Deane, Solomon B. Aines, Philip D.
Aines, Melvin Z. Damon, Benjamin
McQuivey and Michael Calvin. In
terment was in the Central cemetery
in Foote street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
Moynihan Returns From Hospital

"Connie" Moynihan, star center Of
this seasons Middlebury football team,
and mentioned by many as all-Ver-
mont center, has returned from the
Mary Fletcher hospital Burlington.
where he underwent an operation for
mastoid a few weeks ago, and resumed
his college studies.
Moynihan was in a critical condition
when taken to the hospital but is now
reported as recovering rapidly. His
physicians at the hospital were unable
to state whether he would be able to
play football again.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
WILL MEET IN TOWN HALL
Several Matters of Importance to Be
Settled at Fair Association Meeting

The annual meeting OF the Addison
County Agricultural society will be
held in the Town hall in Middlebury,
Wednesday, December :, at 1880 in the
afternoon
Officers for the ensuing year will be
elected at this time and several mat
ters of great importance to the society
will be before the meeting, it is said
Following the business meeting en-
tertainment will be provided
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
GRADE PUPILS ENTERTAIN
Will Present Program Under Auspices
Of Educational Dent.

A series of entertainments is being
planned by the educational depart
ment of the Woman's Club for the
public schools.
The first entertainment will be given
in the Town hall Monday evening, De
ceihber 5. The pupils of the grades
will take part and it is said that a
delightful program has been arranged.
The proceeds Of these entertainments
are to be used for school purposes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
DIED IN SPRINGFIELD
Masonic Burial For Robert Ballen-
tine Friday Afternoon

The body of Robert Ballentine was
brought here from Springfield, Mass,
Friday afternoon for interment. A sis
ter, Cora Ballentine accompanied the
body here Members of the Union
Masonic lodge escorted the remains
from the depot to the. West cemetery
where Masonic burial was held. The
bearers were Rev. E B. Holmes, John
A. Fletcher, Prof. Conant Voter, Prof.
Raymond White, B. B; Brown aud F.
] Hubbard
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
BURIED IN BRANDON
Dr. Frank ]. Taylor's Funeral Held
Friday Afternoon

The funeral of DR.. Frank J. Taylor,
who died Tuesday afternoon, Novem-
Der l5 after a lingering illness was held
Friday afternoon at one o'clock at his
late home, Rev H. c. Newell, pastor
OF the Congregational church, officiat-
ing. The bearers were William Waugh,
John L. Weeks, Harry L. Hunt, and
Fred Hammond The body was taken
to Brandon for burial in the family lot
IN the Pine Hill cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
REPORT DEER KILLED
Montpelier Records Show That 1874
Were Killed

Reports from Montpelier state that
1874 deer were killed in the state dur
ing the open season.
The Montpelier figures show that
7 came from Addison county, l3 from
Bennington, from Caledonia, 81 from
Essex, 2 from Lamoille, 3 from Orange,
IL from Orleans, 2l from Rutland, Z
from Washington, "a from Windham,
and % from Windsor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
R. A. MASONS MEET
IN YERGENNES
Annual Convocation Held Wednesday
With Jerusalem Chapter-Banquet
Served by Ladies of Otter Creek
Chapter and Royal Arch Degree
Conferred by Burlington, No. 8.

The annual meeting of Royal Arch
Masons, sixth district of Vermont. was
held Wednesday afternoon and eve
ming with Jerusalem Chapter. in Yer
gennes, Arthur w. Eddy, D. D. G. H
P, of Middlebury in charge.
The program was as follows 4 p. m,
a lodge of instruction held under the
direction OF E. Edward W CranneIl,
G. l.; p. m, banquet in Grange
hall, served by ladies of Otter Greek
chapter; 7;l5 p. m, reception of grand
officers; Royal Arch degree conferred
by Burlington Chapter No. 8; review
Of work by E. E. W Crannell, G.. L.;
remarks by grand officers.
Grand officers present were NJ. E.
Christie B. Crowen of Brattleboro, c.
H, P; R E. Archie s. Hartman of
Middlebury, G.. S. E c. T. S Pierce
of Vergennes, Past d. D. G.. H. P.;
E. Chas. A. Chapman of Ferrisburg,
Past d. D. G.. H. P.
There were good delegations present
from the chapters at Bristol, Middle
bury, Vergennes and Burlington. The
local chapter was represented by Chas.
H. Ellis of Salisbury, II, p, Frank
johnson of Salisbury, R. H. White, A.
s. Hartman and A. w. Eddy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
College Buys A. P. Tupper Place

The A. P Tupper place, corner of
Weybridge street, has recently been
purchased by Middlebury College from
Mrs. May E Atwood 1t is expected
that later the house will be used as
dormitory for women.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
WILL ELECT OFFICERS
Local American Legion Post To Meet
This Evening

Middlebury Post. No %, American
Legion will hold its regular meeting
tonight at S o'clock in Odd Fellows
hall, announces local adjutant d. E.
Yates.
The business before the Post will be
the election of officers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
BRIDPORT DOCTOR
ON JOB 90 YEARS

able Record in Town Where He
Located After Graduating From
Medical College-Is Public Spirit
ed Citizen And Has Represented
Bridport In Legislature
DR. Z. c. Blaisdell, prominent physi-
clan of Bridport, is this month cele-
bratiug the 50th anniversary of the
practice of medicine in that town. This
IS a record such as few men make, that
of 80 years continuous practice in one
community aud speaks well for the
esteem and trust in which the Doctor
is held by his many friends
November means considerable to Dr.
Blaisdell for another reason, as he was
born November l3, 1916 in the town
OF Richford. His early training was in
the public schools of Richford and
Fairfax. Later he attended the Dart
mouth medical school and in 1871 he
graduated from the University of Yer
mont medical college Immediately
after graduation he went to Bridport
where he has continuously practised
his profession He married Miss Mary
E. Eldredge in 1874. Mrs. George D.
Payne, who resides in Bridport, is a
daughter
DR. Blaisdell has always been a most
public spirited citizen, never failing to
take deep interest in community af-
fairs He has held many town offices
of trust and in 1908 he represented his
town in the legislature For many
years he has been a deacon in the Con
gregational church and for a period of
81 years served as clerk and treasurer
of the Congregational society. The
Doctor is also a member of Morning
Sun lodge, No, ), f. & A. M.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25
HENRY ROBBINS A
RESPECTED CITIZEN
Prominent Cornwall Man Dies Friday
After Brief Illness-Was Gener-
GUS Supporter of Congregational
Church And Served His Town In
Important Capacities.

Henry Robbins, aged 81 years. a life
long and highly respected citizen of
Cornwall, died at his home Friday eve
ming, November Is, after a short i'll
ness. He is survived by three children,
Mrs. +. L. Norton of Proctor, Ralph
R and Hubert Robbins of this town.
Six grandchildren also survive
The funeral was held from his late
home, Monday morning at 1890
o'clock, the Rev S. H. Barnum of
Weybridge, former pastor, officiating.
The bearers were Ralph and Hubert
Robbins, Rodney Robbins and Henry
Norton. Burial was in the family lot
in the church yard cemetery.
Mr.. Robbins was born January e.
1884, the son of the late E. R. and
Jane CLARK Robbins He was born
on the farm farm where he has always
lived On March "a, 1862 Mr.. Robbins
married Miss Agnes Orcutt of Malone,
N. Y. Mrs. Robbins died March 20,
1920. Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary in
1912.
The deceased was a man of sterling
character, quiet and unassuming and
faithful to any trust that was imposed
upon him During his long and useful
life he had served his home town in
various important capacities For
many years he had been a devoted and
consistent member of the Congrega-
tonal church and was deeply interest
ed in its welfare, always contributing
literally to its support and always
loyal to its pastors He was greatly
esteemed by a wide circle of friends
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-11-25

Thanksgiving was a quiet day in
Middlebury. An all-day storm of
snow and sleet kept the people in their
homes. The stores and business places
closed for the day