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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-07-13

passed away on Monday morning az
the Brattleboro Retreat. where h. had
been taken about week before
Death was due 20 Bughf's disease
from which the deceased had been a
sufferer FOR some time. The remains
were brought 70 bis late homo en-
Monday evening. The funeral WAS
held from the house at 8 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon the Rev J. S.
Brown officiating. The burial was in
the Center cemetery. whore the Ma
sonic funeral services were given by
Adoniram Lodge, No az, +. & A. NJ,
OF which lodge Mr. Brewster had been
a member for a number Of years
His wife, Jennie Bradley Brewster,
died several years ago. He is sur
vived by brother, W +. Brewster Of
this village, and by several nieces and
nephews.
Miss Edna A. Graves, daughter Of
Mrs. Allen L. Graves Of this village,
and Harold r. Bennett, son Of Mr. and
Mrs. W. X. Bennett Of Manchester
Depot, were married here Saturday
afternoon aa 1880 in Zion Episcopal
Church by the rector, Rev. Walter II.
Bamford, in the presence Of relatives
and intimate friends. There were no
attendants and the single ring service
was used The bride and groom are
both graduates Of Burr and Burton
Seminary and the bride later was
graduated from Albany Business Col
lege. Mr.. Bennett is connected with
the firm Of Hagedorn e. Company, in
surance brokers, Of New York City,
and is tenor soloist Of Christ Church,
Greenwich, Conn, >and Mrs. Bennett
has for some time been secretary to
the chief engineer Of the Bronx Park
way commission Of New York. City,
Following a brief honeymoon at Lake
Dunmore Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett will
reside at No. 226l Andrews avenue,
Fordham, New York City.
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DORSET HOLLOW

Miss Sarah McPhilmy was a reeen
guest at Valley View Farm.
Erwin and Stephen Roberts we're IL
Wells Sunday on fishing trip.
The Misses Potts of Bryn Anthym
Pa, are spending some time at Owls
Head Farm.
Edward Potter Of East Dorset, was
! the guest Of his aunt, Mrs. Julia Pot
ter, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt Wideawake
and son were Sunday callers at Miss
Phylinda Roberts.
Miss Dorothy X. Kelley OF Pitts
burgh, Pa, is spending her vacation
at her home here.
DR.. Warren Howe has returned 10
Glen Farm after spending the past
month in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Mclaughlin Of
Manchester Depot, were recent guests
at Valley View Farm.
Miss Susan Malloy of New York,
and Thomas Mclaughlin Of East Dor
set, we're recent guests at Valley View
Farm.
Rev. and Mrs. Frank Macdonald
and two children of Paterson, N. j.,
have arrived at their cottage here for
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kelley, Misses
Clara and Dorothy Kelley and Messrs.
John and William Kelley Jr., were in
Poultney Sunday calling on relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. Mines, who have beer
coming to the Hollow for several sea
sons past, arrived at "Wabeka' cot
tage Sunday for the rest of the sea
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mclaughlin
who have been spending part Of their
vacation with the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William Kelley, have return
ed to their home in Pittsford.
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done and that the fire started in a
cellar way and went up into the par
tons. The damage done was slight.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Clifford Shaw are
guests for a few days of Mr.. Shaw's
brothers in this village. Mr.. Shaw
came here Tuesday from Port Chest
er, N. Y. Mrs. Shaw arrived We'd
nesday from the home of her parents,
in Hyde Park, where she has been
spending some time.
John dab, a barber in this village,
had the misfortune to lose his Nash
touring car by fire on the night of the
Fourth of July. The accident took
place on the West road, near the farm
recently vacated by Mrs. H. E.
Thompson. The car was a complete
wreck.
Mrs. Cora Foster has returned to
her home in Montreal, Canada, after
having spent couple Of weeks with
her sister, Mrs. ]. S. Ratchelder. Mrs.
Batchelder and daughter Marjorie
and son John, accompanied her to
Montreal, where they will spend a
week or ten days.
Frank R. Brewster, aged 81 years,
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MANCHESTER CENTER

Mrs. Nellie d. Manley was in Rut-
land on Tuesday.
Master James Campbell is spend
ing the week in Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. William f. Gillette
were in Shushan N. Y, over the week
end.
Bishop George Y. Bliss was guest
Of Rev. and Mrs. w. II. Bamford dur
ing his recent visit in Manchester.
Miss Rose K. Durr OF Norwich,
Conn.,. is guest of DR.. and Mrs. j..
L. Lovejoy, at their home in this vii
lage.
Thre will be a regular meeting Of
Adoniram Chapter, No. is, K. A. NJ,
in Masonic Hall this Thursday even
ing.
Miss Marion c. Botsford, teacher
in the schools Of Rupert, is spending
the summer vrcftion at her home in
East Manchester.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Vaughn OF
Arlington. and Mr.. and Mrs ]. II.
Dimond Of this village spent Sunday
in Londonderry.
Thomas Burns Of Ludlow, who has
been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. l..
Howard for the past three weeks, re
turned to his home on Sunday.
Walter II. Bamford returned to his
work in New York City on Monday,
Mrs. Bamford will remain in Man
chester for the balance Of the week.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-07-13

Mrs. H. f. Thompson and family
who recently sold their farm on the
Dorset road to w. H. Beattie and who
now own the Bradford place in this
village, moved last week to their new
home.
] Miss Gertrude f. Shaw, formerly
of this village, and Leon Spencer
formerly Of North Bennington, both
of whom have been living in Mt
Vernon, N. Y, were quietly married
on July Fourth.
The regular meeting Of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society will be held in
the vestry of the Baptist church or
Sunday evening at $50. The leader
will be Alton Hicks and the topic will
be "Earnestness."
Mrs. ]. F. billiard, the Misses
Sarah and JAMIE billiard, Mrs. Helen
Moulthrop and John r. billiard Of
Rutland, and Mrs. Merritt c. Phelps Of
South Dorset, we're guests Of Mrs
Fred f. Fish on Tuesday.
DIR. Lee NJ. HOLSTER, superintend-
ent Of Brockton City Hospital, Brock
ton, Mass, and Mrs. HOLSTER, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert f. Hollister OF
Bennington were guests Sunday Of
Mrs. Martha Derby and her daughter,
Miss Ethel Derby.
There was a slight fire in one Of the
apartments in Adams Hall in this
village on Thursday last. II is under
stood that some fumigating was being
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-07-13
MONUMENTS

Be positive that the Monument order of the highest
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that will dscoor badly and withstand least the action of all
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Expert and skill from the selection of the Marble Gran
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We have excellent stock of about 300 finished monuments
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Our prices low it possible to make them and still
furnish the highest grade beautiful design and lasting
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Before buying grant pleasure of quoting prices and
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up any part country and orders promptly
filed.
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245 West ST. RUTLAID, VT.
Telephone 543 at expense.
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CARD OF THANKS

/ wish TO sincerely thank all friends
and neighbors for their great kindness
drking the illness and burial Of my
beloved husband. The Rev. Mr..
Warner for his words Of comfort
The member Of the Morning Flower
Lodge F. & A. NJ, and all who gave
the beautiful floral tributes.
adv. MRS. B. II. WEED.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-07-13
WE BUY FLEECE WOOL

AS well Hides, Skins Bones Grease and all kindred
modities, at outside market prices
We pay spot cash We pay freight 200 lbs. We
keep Butchers and Buyers posted the market Send for
prices before selling elsewhere.
Carroll S. Page Hyde Park, VT.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
JOHN HUK|LL FOUND
WITH HIS THROAT CUT
Aockessin Man Discovered,
Badly Wounded, Near His
Home, With Razor Near.

John Hukill. aged "a years. OF Ho-
ckessin. was found shortly before 3
O'Clock this morning. short dis
tance from his home, alongside road.
with his throat cut and razor lying
alongside of him. DIR. Gebhart of Ho-
ckessin was summoned and gave first
aid treatment, during which time the
County Hospital ambulance was sum-
moned.
Considerable difficulty was expert
enced in making the trip TO the Della
war Hospital. this city, for the ma
chine became stuck I'm the mud and
was not extrisated for more than an
hour. Mr.. Hukill has lived at Hockes-
sin for more than 25 years and for
years had been employed at plants in
the vicinity of Hockessin,
He Is married and his wife Is liv-
ing. They have no children. 1t is
not known whether the man attempt
ed 20 commit suicide or was attacked
by someone. He was received at the
Delaware Hospital shortly before
noon. when he was given attention by
physicians there.
His condition was reported serious
at noon today.
According to the hospital authorities
early this afternoon, the mans condi-
ton was reported as critical The hos
pital authorities also report that II
seems TO have been a case of at
tempted suicide, as far as can be
learned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
FUNDING COMMISSION
WAITING FOR HUGHES
Conditions Abroad More Favor
able Than at Any Time
Since the War.
Ry Assoclated Press @ Every EsvenIng.

Washington. Feb. 2s-Members of
the Allied Debt Commission, created
by Congress TO conduct the negotia-
tionS for funding the 81, 900, 900 900
foreign debt to this country will be
called together shortly after their nom
nations are confirmed by the Senate.
ii was stated today at the treasury
Confirmation Is expected within a few
days.
The commission. In the view OF Sec
retary Mellon. its chairman. will pro-
ceed as rapidly as possible to work
out the funding arrangements with
the various debtor nations The initial
meeting Of the commission. however.
probably Will be only an organization
gathering pending the return of Sec
retary Hughes who is expected to
reach Washington from Bermuda
about March I.
The State Department. it was in
dicated. will guide the negotiations with
the several foreign governments. and
that no actual steps will be taken by
the commission until Secretary
Hughes can take his place on the body
Conditions abroad are more favor
able now for funding negotiations than
AT any time since the war. In the
opinion OF the treasury officials.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
THOS. v. PERKINS
NAMED As RECEIVER
FOR ELKT0N BANK
ChestertoWn Man Selected Per-
manently by Comptroller
of Currency.
TAKES CHARGE AT ONCE

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.
Elkton. Md. Feb. 23.-Thomas w.
Perkins of Chestertown. has been ap-
pointed permanent receiver OF the
Second National Bank OF this town.
by Comptroller of the Currency Girls
singer. He will assume his new
duties this afternoon. r. Gordon Fin
ney. acting receiver. Will remain at
the bank for the rest of the week for
the purpose of acquainting Mr.
Perkins with the situation as far as
1t is known. Shortly after the appoint
ment was made. Mr.. Perkins went
to Washington 10 get his credentials
and will return to Elkton direct from
that city, 1t is expected.
Several local persons were sug-
gested for appointment as permanent
receiver, but some of those named in
this connection expressed themselves
as extremely unwilling TO attempt the
work of Strengthening out the bank
muddle. 1t is pointed out that 1t is
much better that the receiver be a
stranger. for he may be compelled to
tackle some difficult tasks when the
work of realizing on the banks Sc
curities is begun. Severe measures
may have to be taken by the receiver
when the work of transforming some
of the slow paper into cash is begun,
1t is intimated.
Mr.. Perkins, who Is middle aged
was formerly connected with q Ches-
tertown financial institution, and is
said to be familiar with the general
routine of the banking business. He
severed his connections with the bank
some time ago, however, and of late
years has been interested in real
estate. He has a brother who is
member Of the Chestertown bar, and
who is well-known locally. Mr.. Per-
kins will be assisted in his work by
someone. ii is said, when Mr.. Fin
ney returns to Washington the end
of the week. Joseph Genau of the De-
partment of Justice is still at the
bank.
William T. Warburton, president of
the Second National remains in an
unchanged, semi-conscious condition
lie suffered severe sinking spell last
night, according to relatives, but
seemed to have rallied somewhat this
morning. He does not make any
statements and seems to be insensi-
BILE to the happenings around him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
HARRY LEVER|NG IS
VICTIM OF FOOTPADS
WiImingtonian Dies After Being
Assaulted and Robbed in
Philadelphia.

The victim of an, attack by footpads,
Harry Levering OF Second and Madi-
son streets. died at the Hahnemann
Hospital, Philadelphia. on Tuesday
afternoon. His skull had been frac-
other heavy weapon.
watchand about s4S in cash were
stolen from Levering. The latter was
laid off at the Pullman shops on Sat
urday and went to Philadelphia, with
his wife. to look for work. Mrs. Lev
ering visited a sister at Roxborough.
while her husband hunted a job. When
he did not return Monday night a
search was started and he was dis
covered In a serious condition in the
hospital.
Levering was picked up on Wood
avenue and brought to the hospital
about $50 Monday morning, about an
hour after his arrival IN the city.
His condition was so serious that
physicians feared TO administer an
anaesthetic to perform an operation.
He never regained speech. He died
at 2.30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
The body will be brought TO this
city. Funeral services win be held at
o'clock Saturday afternoon from the
home of his brother. William Leverlng.
at Richardson Park. Interment will
be in Silverbrook cemetery. Besides
his wife he is survived by the follow
ing sisters and brothers: Mrs. Bertha
Wright, Mrs. Elsie Bishop, Mrs. John
Shoemaker, Frank and William Lever
ing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
D. Y. SUMMERR|LL, JR.,
FOR SALEM, N. J., BENCH
Lifelong Democrat Recon-
mended to Succeed Judge
Burt Ware.
starr Correspondence os Everv rvenlnr.

stan Correspondence 90 Every Evening.
Penn's Grove. ". j.. Feb. 23.-The
name OF Daniel V. Summerill. Ir
borough recorder and ex-mayor. for
appointment 10 the bench OF the Com
mon Pleas Court of Salem county was
submitted by Governor Edward 1.
Edwards TO the Legislature late Tues
day night. II Mr.. Summerill's an
pointment is confirmed he will sue
coed Judge Burt Ware an ad Interim
appointee.
When Judge Edward c. wadding-
tens term expired April 1. 1921, Gov
ernor Edwards and the Legisla ture
could not agree on a man for the
bench and after the Legislature ad
journed Governor Edwards appointed
Mr.. Ware. whose appointment the
Legislature refused TO confirm. Local
politicians believe that the Legislature
which Is controlled by the Republicans
will confirm Mr.. Summerill's appoint
ment.
A lifelong Democrat, Mr.. SummerilI
has held number OF public Offices. He
Is the youngest son of the late Rev.
Joseph G. and Sarah G. Sumnerill. He
studied law with his brother joseph
q. Summerill and was admitted to the
bar In 1897. Three years later he be-
came counsellor-at-law and was ap-
pointed Master in Chancery. After
serving as solicitor of the Board of
Freeholders. he accepted the position
OF borough solicitor. He was also
mayor OF this borough for four years.
In 1915 he was appointed by Cover
nor Fielder as prosecutor OF Salem
county, serving until 1920 when he was
succeeded by Daniel c. Beckley. At
present he has law office in the post
Office building being elected borough
recorder at the election last year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
ZIMMERMAN WANTS
WILMINGTON TO sECEDE

Former City Councilman jacob
zimmerman called on Mayor
Harvey today and proposed. he
says. that the mayor call n
massmecting OF Wilmington
business men and other tax
ables 10 discuss the question OF
seceding from New Castle coun-
" and the rest OF the State, be-
cause of what he considers ex-
orbitant county and State tax
es.
According To Mr.. Zimmerman
the mayor stated II would be inn
proper FOR him TO cnll such a
meeting, and after leaving tho
mayors office Mr.. Zimperman
seemed to hold the same view,
Mayor Harvey was absent
when reporter went to the
Office to Interview him regard
Ing the conference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
GEO. WASHINGTON PROVES
GOOD DETECTIVE
George Washington George
~ n a. }, 4 % ufa,,fF

George Washington George
Washington
Tho spectators and court or
flcers looked up IN surprise as
Municipal Court Clerk Charles
Coleman called out that'name in
court this morning.
a man rose from the middle
Of the room and walked 20 the
witness stand. In spite OF his
reputation for truth telling,
growing out of the incident of
the cherry tree and the hatchet.
George Washington was com
PEELED TO take the oath.
He testified that about mid
night he saw Berton Quailes.
Negro, sneak through the yard
at the Gas Co.'s works, on South
Madison street. and fili bag
with coal. Quailes was about Ia
walk away with his plumber
when George grabbed him by
the arm and called for q police
man. Judge Hastings held
Quailes under 800 ball for
upper court on a charge OF lar
ceny.
George, who Is employed at
the gas house. said he was act
ing as night watchman last
night. lie Is colored.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
NO COLLECTOR UNTIL.
PEENEy IS LOCATED
Ball and du Pont Working to
Obtain Post for Senior
Senator'S Secretary.

Republican leaders here today, ad-
nit'cd that Senator Rail hAi about
decidcd 20 look around FOR som. other
man FOR the rev.nue collectorship,
than Thomas T. peefley. his political
sss'rctary, anu that when he found n
suitable position for pconey. that ne
would then suggest a collector. Sena-
tor dV ron,. who is st.ll In Florida. ac-
cordiM TO his friends. Will not op-
pose senator Bai's choice provided
the man Is fitted for Yhe Office. and in
tho casc Of Mr.. Herring. his candidacy
Is acceptable and satisfactory to Sena-
ton du pont. II Ia said.
Il had talk with Senator Rail n
few days ago" said ReNlblican lead
or. and at that time ne told me that
he and Senator du Pcnt were working
Together 10 get Mr.. Peeney n position.
Senator Rau gave me TO understand
that just as soon az pecncy wns safe
ly located. he would look about for a
candidate for revenue collector that
would he satisfactory. He d.d not say
whom he might prefer. but AR
Herring is one Of the six men whom
Senator Bail knows would be salts
factory 10 Senator du Pont. lie gave
me 90 understand tha; there would be
nothing doing until peeney had been
placed.
THE fact that Senator du Pont and
Senator Rail are cooperating 20 OBJ
tain consular post or some other
position that pays a handsome salary,
with the honor attached. makes IL ap-
pear az though the matter might be
speedily adjusted"
senator Ball. according 10 the best
Information. Is having troubles enough
cd his own iust now in addition 10 the
coiie,lorship nght. He and Congress
man Layton have crossed bats for a
hnish nght over certain postmaster
ships. among these being the one AZ
Middlciown. Senator Ball. according
"a Information FROM Washington, de-
voted the major portion of Monday. al
the postof',ce aud other department.
81 Washington, striving % overcome
the recommendation made BY Con.
sr.ssman Layton ~ Jay Davis for
the post nut h. failed 10 receive OF.
hcial rcrosniiion that be- thought ne
was entitled 90. q IL said.
h~csusc the Mlddlsiown po.tofilce IA
located In New castle. HE own county
made Senator heil frcl that hs had
.''ns rssh.s that ought o. be- con.
sld"red. u IL said
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
A. ". LE PATOUREL'S
CONDITION IS GOOD
had Gone to Boston to Attend
Pittsburg Steel Co. Con-
vention.

An encouraging report concerning
the condition of Alfred w. lie Patourel
or 2l9 West Twenty-sixth street, who
Is Ill In a Boston hospital. has been re-
cefved by Mrs. lie Patourel. IL came
from tho manager Of the Pittsburg
Steel Co. now in Boston. who stated
that the patient IL receiving every at
tention and his recovery Is assured.
Mr.. lie Patourel who with his
family. has lived In Wilmington for
seven years, Is n successful and we'll
liked salesman for the Pittshurg Steel
Co. His present mission In Boston
WAS to attend n convention held there
under the auspices of the steel COM
pany. the first four days OF this week
He went direct from Wilmington to
Boston and stopped at the Quincy
House.
with the exception OF Ave months
when he was employed by tho Eckerd
Drug Co. here, he has been connected
with the Pittsburg Steel Co. continu-
ously for nine years, being one OF the
companys most successful salesmen.
Inc report that he was In the service
OF the Canadian government during
the war has been found TO be Incorrect
When the United States entered tho
war this country commandeered the
Fittsburg Steel Co. and the services
of all It's sale.men were discontinued
because Of that fact. II was during
that time. the last five months of tho
war, that Mr.. lie Patourel was employ
cd by the Ecloerd Co. At tho close Of
the war he was asked by the Pitts
burg steel Co, TO re-enter It's SER
vice, which he did the following jan
uary' and he has been with the COM
pany ever since. So far as is known.
he was never in the service Of the
Canadian government
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
REPUBLICAN VICTORY
SEEN IN IRISH DELAY
Triumph for VaIera's Followers
in Vacation Voted by
Ard Fheis.
BY Associated Press 10 Ever,, Evening.


Dublin, Feb. 23--General satisfac-
ton seems TO be felt in southern Ire
land over yesterdays SURPRISE decision
OF the Ard Fheis for a three months
adjournment at the end of which the
peopla win be asked 10 vote on a con-
stitution as well as on the Anglo
Irish treaty
This opinion is not unanimous. how
ever, many heartily endorse the con-
vention's qualification at the preserva-
ton of the Sim Fein's unity. but some
staunch supporters Of the treaty are
disappointed and inclined to agree
with John McEntee's declared opinion
that the agreement was clearly a
Republican victory"
One qtsestion much discussed In
some quarters is what is going TO hap
pen to the treaty bill now before
the imperial parliament which II is
contended IL shattered to a great ex-
tent by the Ard Fheis' decision
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
TO CONSULT JOHN D. ON
MATH|LOE'S ROMANCE
Millionaire Has Not Yet Con-
sented to Marriage Of Grand
daughter to Oser.
~ Associat,d Pres. to Eiyerr Ev.n,nr

Py Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Daytona. Florida. Feb. 23.--Iohn ID.
Rockefeller. Sr, grandfather OF Is-yesr-
old Mathiide Mccormick. whose en-
sagement TO Max Oser, sw1s. riding
academy proprietor. has been an
rounced by members OF the McCormicc
family. has not given his consent TO
the match, according to close friends
here OF Mr.. Rockefeller. Mr.. Rockefeller
is now at the Easements. his winter
home at Ormond Beach. near here.
Harold F. Mccormick. recently d.
vorced by Mr.. Rockefellers daughter.
and Miss Mathilde Mccormick. will
visit Mr.. Rockefeller at Ormond within
the near future 10 discuss the pro-
posed marriage, 1t was said today.