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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-03-17
EUROPE'S DEBT TO g. S.

The United States has not been a
bill collector and it does not now
show a determination to ring door
bells in Europe until "this little ac-
count" has been settled. Americans
are impatient sometimes when they
are told that they are moral debtors
to Europe. From their viewpoint
this is not the truth. = Il
An innocent bystander was so hit
with bricks that he had to try to
stop the fight, and all he asked, so
far as he was concerned, was that it
should stop. That intervention cost
men and much money, and at the re-
quest of the governments of people
who now regard the United States a
moral debtor large sums were loan
ed. Il 4 Il
To all victors, except to the United
States, have belonged the spoils. The
United States went to war with full
transports and came home with an
empty trunk. 1t cannot concede now
that it owes any European nation
anything. European nations have
their notes in American possession.
They are not asked to bankrupt
themselves in paying either interest
or principal, but they are asked not
to write them off their accounts, as
if reputation of honesty borrowed
money were consistent with the
solvency, honor and dignity of great
nations.
Whatever advantage these obliga-
tions give the United States in the
play of nations the United
States should retain. 1t seldom plays
its self interest hard, but it must
retain its assets.-Chicago Tribune.
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TREASURY SAYINGS
CERTIFICATES.

Reports Of sales for the month OF
February of Treasury Savings Certi-
ficates received by F C Ayres, Direc-
tor Savings Division, First Federal
Reserve District, show that the
people of our state are keenly alive
to the advantages offered by the U.
S. Government for the protection OF
savings and idle money.
Among the most notable sales were
those by Postmaster B E Bailey of
Montpelier, who had sales aggregat-
ing over $4,000; Carl w Cameron of
White River Junction, who sold
S2736 worth of securities; C H West
of Rutland, who reports a sale of
S2839; Postmaster George w German
of Barre, who sold over $1,000 worth
of Postal Savings and Treasury Saw
ings Certificates combined; and Post
master William H Finn of St. AL
bans, who had a very satisfactory
sale.
Among the other offices that are
deserving Of mention are those of
Bridport, of which H Fletcher is
Postmaster, at Bethel, John Noble,
Postmaster, and Lyndonville, of
which George w Pierce is. Post
master.
There are many other cities and
towns in the state that Mr. Ayres
states he has not yet heard from,
but the indications are that the
people of Vermont appreciate the
conditions under which these Treas
ury Savings Certificates are issued
and are investing money, which in
many cases was hidden or boarded
and thus kept out of circulation. 1t
is very foolish in these days of
thugs, bandits, and highwaymen to
run the chance of losing money by
not having it thoroughly safeguard
ed, and the purchase of Treasury
Savings Certificates gives to our
citizens an investment that is safe
and is easy to obtain through the
medium of the postmasters who are
now we'll supplied with the various
denominations.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-03-17
WEST FAIRLEE.

There is a correction to be made
in regard to G G Coburn treating
the crowd to refreshments, as he in.
vited everyone instead of those who
voted for him.
Mrs Mary Ball and Mrs H c John
son are the library trustees. instead
of Mr. H C johnson.
Mr. and Mrs S H George attended
the funeral of Mrs Cotton in Fairlee,
Thursday.
Mrs Henry Chamberlin is able to
ride out after an illness of over two
months.
Miss Airline Brown and brother
Ray took dinner with Mr. and Mrs
Joseph Rue and family on town meet
ing day.
Church. services were resumed last
Sunday. 1t is hoped that the con-
gregations will be larger now the
warm days are here once more.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Paul are visitors
at the home of his mother and
brother.
DR.. Burr of Montpelier is the
guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs
William Burr.
Mrs Mabel Brown Of Corinth was
the guest of her aunt, Mrs Silloway,
Sunday.
The sympathy of the entire COM
munity goes out to Mr. Carroll Bragg
and family in the loss of the wife
and mother, also to Mr. Douglass and
family of Post Mills in their great
sorrow.
Mr. and Mrs George Avery spent
Sunday in Vershire.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Wilcox visited
his sister in South Fairlee, Sunday.
Martha Lyford has finished her
work at H Cooks and returned to
her home in Beaver Meadow.
The remains of Mrs Ellen Hobart,
who lived here so long in the home
of Mrs Nell Whitcomb, were brought
here from Waterbury, Saturday and
buried in South Vershire.
Mr. and Mrs Simeon Coburn were
visitors at C G Coburn's recently.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-03-17
EUROPEAN FINANCES.

In Eastern Europe an income
equal to $1,000 in our money has
shrunk to SIS, and is shrinking to
nothing Foreign insurance coma
panies in business there now pay
policies calling for $1,000 in gold
with an American SIS bill. Yet this
means no profit to companies which.
were forced to invest their posses
sions in the securities of the lands
where they did business; for the
value of these has disappeared
Recreated Poland, a land of 30
million people, rich in natural re-
sources, was free from debt two
years ago, but has since then printed
ITO billions of marks and is plan
ming to issue 70 billions more. The
result is nearly universal, hopeless
impoverishment.
And what of the future? Can any,
one point out how such insolvent
governments can escape bankruptcy
or how, when they have repudiated
their obligations and their worth
less paper currency, they are to get
on their financial feet again?-
Rochester IN. W Post Express.
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yElsSHIRE.

Mr. Arthur Godfrey of Blood Brook,
who has been working at Martins
mill, and Miss Florence Webster of
this town were united in marriage
at West Fairlee, Mar. 9Th.
visited in town the first Of the week.
Mr. D G Magoon was in Waits
River one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs Leon Eastman are the
parents of nine and half pound
son.
Mr. and Mrs George Astbury, who
have been spending the winter in
Corinth, returned to the home Of
their son, recently.
Mrs Roy johnson recently purchas-
ed nice pair of steers in Corinth.
| Mrs Frank Holmes visited her sis
ter, Mrs Melendy of South Fairlee.
one day last week.
Mr. P G Norris is very sick with
double pneumonia.
Mr. Don Orr delivered over six
hundred bushels of potatoes at Han
over last week.
Mr. and Mrs John Bixby of Corinth
visited at the home of their daugh-
ter, Mrs Parshley, the first of the
week.
Mrs Laura Pearl and son Ed. visit
ed her daughter Mrs Morey at West
Fairlee, Sunday.
Vershire people will be saddened
to learn that Rev. Benjamin Angler
Dean, formerly pastor of the Con-
gregational church at Vershire, died
on Dec. 2, 1921 at his home in Berea,
Kentucky, near Berea college, an in
stitution for the education of the
Mountain Whites" people in whose
educ ational welfare he was deeply
interested Coming to Vershire from
North Hyde Park, VT, in 1906, and
going from here in 1908 to East
Hartland, Conn.,, Mr. Dean labored in
cessantly both in church work and
also in consistent efforts to secure
neighborhood betterment and civil
welfare.
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AMERICA SPENDS MILLIONS IN
ASSISTING STRICKEN EUROPE.

Within the past year the people
of the United States have contrib
uted s256,375,OO0 for the relief of,
the distressed peoples of Europe,
This is approximately $3.50 for every
individual in the United States,
This relief was furnished to peoples
in Is nations. There are still being
operated, through the Red Cross,
with funds supplied from contribu-
tions made in the United States, 101
relief stations in Austria, so in
Hungary 81 in Czecho-Slovakia, and
6 in Greece.
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TAKES HIS LIFE IN HIS HANDS,

The man who dares to drink the
present-day moonshine is in danger
at any time of turning his toes to
the stars, according to the people
who have given it thorough test.
The state director for Colorado says
it is true that a man can still get
drink In Colorado, "but he takes his
life in his hands when he swallows
that white lightning stuff. l figure
that every time we pull still out of
business we have saved a few lives:
A man had better increase his life
insurance and bid goodbye to his
family before he takes drink of the
stuff that is made in insanitary cell
lars and dirty attics and in all kinds
of vessels from a foot tub to a tin
boiler
Bonded liquor was made by ex-
perts. Only copper vessels were used
in making liquor and charred oak
barrels in storing it. Only sanitary
methods were used. 1t was aged
before sold. But all these safeguards
are cast to the winds by the Illicit
hooch manufacturer, and anything
but safe and sanitary methods are
used. Hooch is sold a few hours
after it is made.It is a risky thing
to drink the stuff, so while we en-
force the law we save lives in dump
ing the concoction into the sewers"
Wyoming State Tribune.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-03-17
SAMPLE BOTTLE CONVERTED HIM

Mr. A J Phillips, Norwood, N. Y:
Dear Sir-Last Spring I was con-
fined to the house with muscular
rheumatism for seven weeks. I was
not able to move my neck as it was
so stiff and panied me so. I doc tor
ed with four different doctors, one
of whom was an osteopath, but none
helped me. Finally Mr. Davis pre-
sented me with a sample bottle of
your Rheumatic Cure. After using
it l noticed decided change for the
better, so / purchased three dollar
bottles. When 1 had taken one
bottle I was out picking apples. l
kept taking the medicine and by the
time the three bottles were taken l
was completely cured. 1 have never
felt any return of the rheumatism
since, and earnestly recommend it to
all suffering as l was.
Expressing my deepest gratitude
to your Rheumatic Cure, l am
Respectfully yours,
Earl Bassett, Savannah, N. Y.
Dec. 5, 1911 26
For Sale b Sisco's Pharmacy. Brad
ford; Guy Z. Adams. Fairlee; e. :.
Locke, Waits River; III. NJ. Richardson.
East Orange; Worthley Bros, f. Cor
fnth; C. F. Doe, So. Ryegate; Holton's
Drug Store. Newbury; e. b. Mann &
Co., woodsvilIe; W. C. Atkins, Haver-
hill N. III.
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ESTATE OF CARLOS F. EASTMAN.
STATE OF VERMONT.

District of Bradford. S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interested In the
estate of Carlos F. Eastman late of Cornth in
said District, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, application hath been made
to this Court, in writing. by the administrator
Joseph Lord, praying for license and authority to
sell all OF real estate of said deceased, to witt
the home farm, representing TO said court
that ii would be beneficial to the heirs and al
persons interested in the estate of said deceas-
ed, to sell said real estate and convert the
same into money.
And bringing into Court the consent and APP
probation In writing of all the heirs said estate
residing in this State, and setting forth the stu
alton OF the real estate.
Whereupon. the said Court appointed and as
signed the Bird day of April, 1922, at the
Probate Office in Wells River in said District. to
hear and decide upon said application and petit
ton, and ordered public notice thereof to be
given to all persons interested therein, by pub
fishing said order, together with the time and
place of hearing. three weeks successfully in the
United Opinion, a newspaper which circulates in
the neighhorhood Of those persons interested in
said estate, all OF which publications shall be pre-
vious to the day assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court, at the time and place assigned,
then and there in said Court to make your OBJ
jections to the granting of such license, If you see
cause.
Given Under My Hand at Wells River in said
District, this l4th day Of March. 1922.
20 HARMON 7. BALDWIN. Judge.
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Come early to get your size. w Ii
Ford, General Merchandise.
Mr. Chas. Vaughn is wiring the
hotel for electric lights.
The L. B. S. met with Mrs Adams
for their regular meeting Thursday
afternoon, Mar. 18th.
Miss Anna Haven is convalescing,
and has nurse from Hanover.
Mrs S M Douglass celebrated her
seth birthday on Wednesday. She
was we'll remembered with gifts and
cards, and received visit from Mr.
and Mrs George Douglass on that
day. Her many friends wish her
many more happy birthdays.
Miss Ruth Simonds is spending a
week or two with her aunt, Mrs John
Simonds.
Mr. and Mrs R H Hatch spent Sun
day with her sister Mrs A l. Hatch.
Mrs Sarah Allis is recovering from
an attack of rheumatism.
Mrs Mary Jacobs is having touch
of rheumatism which makes it hard
for her to care for her mother who
is i'll and do the necessary things
around the house.
The Decorators from Lyndonville
are working on the church and board
ing at R H Hatch's.
Mrs Sted Douglass earthly life
was brought to an abrupt close on
the evening of Mar. 8, after an i'll
ness of only four short days. With
double pneumonia rapidly developing,
together with other serious compli-
cations, but little hope was enter
tanned from the very first; and after
a period of intense suffering she
sank into a peaceful sleep. Her
amiable disposition and winsome
ways won for her many friends, and
we'll do they remember in keeping
with her own sweet life, with what
gracefulness she drew her bow across
the strings of her treasured violin
and the clear rich tones that result
ed. Her work as a wife and mother
seems lamentably unfinished, with
two promising daughters soon to
blossom into womanhood, who need
so much a mothers love and care,
and dear little boy of six years
too young to sense his great loss,
but that back of this seeming calam-
ity lie hidden blessings is the prayer
that is arising from every praying
heart.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to express deepest graft
tude to those who anticipated every
want in our great sorrow; for the
help given during the illness of our
dear one and the assistance rendered
during the lonely vigils after her
decease. We are grateful for the
painstaking care of the manager, for
the helpful words from the clergy,
and the choice hymns rendered by
the singers. We are grateful for
beautiful flowers and for the open
way made by willing hands through
the drifted snow to her last resting
place and for the services rendered
by those who tenderly bore here
there. -
Sted Douglass and Family,
Mr. and Mrs c E Douglass,
Mr. and Mrs Manley Carpenter.
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SOUTH FAIRLEE.

Mr. S A George and Master Gordar
George have been i'll and under the
doctors care, but are now on the
gain.
Miss Laura Houstan has beer
spending few days with her sister
Mrs Sadie Bond. ...,
Mrs Frank Bennett and daughter
Marian, are with her mother, Mrs
Abbie Wilcox at North Thetford fol-
few days.
Mrs Bond and Charles were in
White River Junction, Tuesday.
Warren Ordway has been doing
some papering for Mrs E E Whit
comb.
Those from out of town who at
tended the funeral of Mrs Carroll
Bragg Saturday were: Mrs Ida Ware,
Mr. and Mrs Rodney Ware and Doro-
thy, Walter Ware, Mr. and Mrs Wes-
ley Avery from White River juno
ton; Mr. and Mrs John Bean of
Lebanon, N. H.; Mr. Alfred Bragg of
st. Johnsbury; Everett Bragg from
Bayonne, N. j.; Mrs George Patter-
son of Waitsfield; Nellie Bragg from
Lebanon and Mr. James Mclaughlin
of Whiting, Maine.
Mrs. Carroll Bragg.
The community was greatly shock
ed and saddened to hear of the death
of Mrs Carroll Bragg last Thursday,
Mar. 9, after a weeks illness of pneu-
monia.
Beatrice Edith was the daughter of
Hiram and Ida Lyon Ware. She was
born Dec. 10, 1888 on the farm where
she has lived the past four years.
She attended the district school at
North Thetford, later graduating
from Bradford Academy in 1909.
After teaching a short time she was
married to Carroll Bragg of Fairlee.
She was a devoted wife and mother
sacrificing all for her family and
will be greatly missed by them and
all who knew here. She leaves a
husband, five sons-oldest ten years
and the youngest four MONTHS
mother and two brothers
On account Of the illness of MIR
Bragg only brief funeral service
was held at the house Saturday, Mar.
IL at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Vey of
North Thetford officiated, A E Hale
of Bradford in charge, with inter-
men at North Thetford.
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ESTATE OF NEWTON H. DARLING.
STATE OF VERMONT

ESTATE OF NEWTON H. DARLING.
STATE OF VERMONT.
District of Bradford IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate or
Newton Ii. Darling, late of Newbury in said Dis
trict. Greeting:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 9th day
Of March next for examining and allowing
the account of the administrator, OF the estater
Of said deceased Newton H. Darling, and for
decree of the residue of said estate the lawful
claimants of the same, and ordered that public
notice thereof be given to all persons interested in
said estate by publishing this order three weeks
successfully previous to the day assigned. in the
United opjnIon, a newspaper published at Brad
Therefore, you hereby notified TO appear
at the Probate Office In Wells River in said Dis
trict. on the day assigned, then and there to
test the allowance Of said account IL you see
cause. and to establish right as heirs. Legal
tees and lawful claimants to said residue
1922
IS HARMON T. BALDWIN, Judge.
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"The Farmers Worst Enemy-Rats.
The Farmers Best Friend Rat
Snap"

These are the words of James Bax-
ter. N. j.: Ever since tried RAT
SNAP I have always kept it in the
house. Never fails. Used about $500
worth of RAT-SNAP a year and figure
it saves me $500 in chicks. eggs and
feed. RAT-SNAP is convenient. just
break up cake. no mixing with other
food" Three sizes 35c. CSC. s1.25. Sold
and guaranteed by Sisco's Pharmacy.
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WANTS NO SECOND HAND GOODS

Mr. Bryan was much more prompt
in announcing that he would be will
ing to be senator from Florida
than that the state is in indicating
that it will take advantage of his
patriotic offer.-Portland CMe.) Even
ing Express.
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Card OF Thinks

We wish to express to our friends,
neighbors and the Red Cross our
heartfelt appreciation and sincere
thanks for the many kindnesses
shown during the illness and death
of our dear one, also for the many
beautiful flowers.
Carroll Bragg and Family.
Miss Ida Ware,
Mr. and Mrs Rodney Ware,
Mr. and Mrs Walter Ware,
Mr. and Mrs Harry Bragg,
Everett Bragg,
Miss Nellie Bragg,
Mr. and Mrs George Patterson.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-03-17
CHARACTERISTIC TACTICS.

Now that we have insured Europe's
prosperity, she shows signs of trying
to kill it to collect the insurance
Washington, D. C. Post.
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LEGAL.

PROBATE COURTS-BradfOrd District.
Probate Courts within and for satA
district will be held the ensuing year IN
follows:
BradfOrd-At Town Clerks Office I'm
Bradford, second Monday of each month
Also at the Probate Office In Wells
River on the hrst ana third Monday OF
every month. a4s@f 7Ita
Fl. T. BALDWIN. Jusxe- e
Wells River. VI.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1922-03-17
The Opinion Press.

Fine Job Printing At This oniee.
Poster work A Speciality.
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Calf Skins, Wool. Hides

and all kindred commodities bought at outside market nrices
we pay spot cash. We freight lbs or more We
ana Buyers posted on the market Send price list
NANNoAL .. fAOE, :: HYDE PARK, VT.
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POST MILLS.
NOTICE !!

For the next two weeks l am max
ing a special price on rubber boots.
Come early to get your size. w ii
Ford, General Merchandise.
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Sted Douglass and Family,
Mr. and Mrs C E Douglass,
Mr. and Mrs Manley Carpenter.
The St. Mary banner., 1922-12-23
CHARENTON NOTES.


Miss Anita Verret returned home
last Sunday, after visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Therese Dumesnil of Por.
Arthur, Texas, for the past several
weeks. She was accompanied home
by her cousin, Mr.. Walton Dumesnil,
of Port Arthur, who will be her
guest during the holidays.
A "candy-party" was given by
Mrs. E. Richard last Sunday night
at her home.
Mr.. Camille Martin of Columbia
visited Charenton last Tuesday.
Mr.. Rodney Gardner of Freeport,
Fla, arrived in Clarendon today. He
is the guest of his mother, Mrs. W.
Gardner, for the holidays.
Mrs. F. C. Viguerie and Miss
Myrtle Verret were business visitors
to Franklin last Monday.
Mrs. R. H. Halbert, of New Or
leans, is the guest of her daughter
Mrs. E. Richard.
Mr.. w. J. Martin, Of Patoutville
visited Charenton Sunday. We are
glad to know that Mr.. and Mrs. Mar,
tin will not leave Charenton as soor
as they expected.
The St. Mary banner., 1922-12-23
EASTERN STAR INSTALLS
OFFICERS.

Last Wednesday night Allen Chan.
ter No. p, Order of the Eastern
Star, installed the following officer,
for the ensuing year:
Worthy Matron, Miss Minnie Davis
Worthy Patron, Mr.. H. S. Nordyke.
Associate Matron, Mrs. Lizzie Muller
Conductress, Mrs. |. S. Wooster.
Associate Conductress, Mrs. John M.
Caffery.
Secretary, Mrs. H. S. Nordyke.
Treasurer, Mrs. Sam Serio.
Marshal, Miss Moilie Allen.
Warden, Mrs. Bennie Johnson.
Organist, Miss Margaret Wooster.
Star Points:
Adah, Mrs. Ferris.
Ruth; Mrs Mitchell.
Esther, Mrs. Bessie Mccullough.
Martha, Mrs. Marvin Morris.
Electa, Mrs. William Clifton.
The St. Mary banner., 1922-12-23
SEALED BIDS.

Sealed proposals will be received
and opened by Charles N. Frost,
President of the Police Jury, at the
office of the Secretary, at IL o'clock
A. NJ, on Wednesday, January 10th,
1923, for the construction of rein
forced concrete culvert to replace the
Matilda" bridge. The work will re-
quire approximately SO cubic yards
of concrete and 1850 pounds rein
force steel and be done under the
specifications of the Louisiana High
way Commission.
A deposit of $4,000 must accomp-
any each bid. The right to reject
any and all bids are reserved.
Further information will be given
upon application to the Secretary OF
the Police Jury or Charles E: Jaubert,
District Superintendent of Mainten-
ance, at Lafayette, La.
r. EMMETT O'NIELL,
Secretary of the Police Jury.
The St. Mary banner., 1922-12-23
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Good attendance and interest last
Monday night at choir practice and
Christmas tree committee.
Good interest at all services las;
Sunday. Excellent way to be closing
year. Keep it up, and still better
Ye scribe has mailed Greetings
to about two hundred this week, and
enjoyed the hours it took to do it
all. If any one was overlooked be
assured it was mistake of the head
not of the heart.
One of our best friends had Old
Santa" send a fine large ham out
from Morris Packing House the 9TH
er day. The way it disappeared prove
how it was appreciated.
We are too busy working on d
special Christmas Sermon to write
more now.
Our Christmas tree will be at the
Church next Saturday at S P. M.
All services at regular hours Sum
day, and Wednesday evening prayer
meeting.
Wish, EVERYBODY would real
article on "The Degradation OF
Christmas" in last issue of the Lit
erary Digest dec. 16, page 32).
LEE r. SPARKS,
Pastor