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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS AND TIMES: THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1918. OPENINGS IN VERMONT (Continued fmm page foar.) O. D. Lcaso Ib quite 111. Mrs. Marlon Grlswold Is still conflnod to tho house Madam Hyde, tho Rov. F. B. .Hyde's mothor, Is In feeble health. Schools will resumo sessions Monday. L. S. Morso was a business visitor In Mor rlsvllle Tuesday. It la expected tho Rov. F. B. Hyde will continue services here tho ensuing year. A pleasant meeting will be tho secound Tuesday In was held at tho homo of Mrs. Wilcox Tuesday. Tho committee for January who served supper wcro Mrs. Annio Tracy, Mrs. Jennie Hemlnway and Mrs. Etta Day from Cambridge The next meeting will bo tho second 8uesday In February with Mrs. B. S. Hawley. BELVIDERE CENTER. Mrs. Slayton has returned home after visiting her daughter In Johnson. Mar cello Potter was at home from his school In Bakersfleld over Sunday. Albert Hol brook and Frank La Fountain spent Sun day In Johnson. F. E. Tracy Is tho new Janitor at tho school building. Mr. nnd Mrs. F. M. Weseome were called to North Hyde Park Monday by the serious Illness of tho former's mother, Mrs. Mitchell Wescome. Nellie Potter returned home Friday from Bloomfleld, where she has been visiting. ORANGE COUNTY RANDOLPH. Miss Evelyn Denney Is In Burlington this week passing a few days with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Fllnt.-Mrs. E. W. Horner, who has been 111 with the grip, Is now nble to be up for a part of the day. Donovan Jones of Essex Junction passed tho holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Jones. At the annual meeting of Bethany Guild the following officers were. elected to serve for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Nelllo Emerson; vice president, Mrs. Clara Prince; secretary, Mrs. Fraser Metzgerj assistant secretary, Mrs. J. B. Adams; treasurer, Mrs. Annie Edson; assistant treasurer, Mrs. W. E. Lamson; executive committee, Mrs. Ellen Lattlmer, Mrs. C. H. Granger, Mrs. L. A. Russlow, Mrs. J. W. Bass, and Mrs. A. G. Putnam. It has been ascertained that the net receipts of tho Red Cross ball amount ed to $750, which has been paid over to Red Cross society. W. E. Rand, who re cently resigned as rural carrier on route No. 1, has secured employment with the Hood Rubber company at "Watertown, Mass., and for the .present Is boarding with his son, William Rand. Mrs. Flor ence Bridges was with friends In Mont peller over New Year's. Mrs. Minnie Tlnkham of Stowe was entertained by Mrs. J. C. Alden, at the homo of A. J. Curtis, last week. Miss Nettye Robblns of Bayone, N. J., passed the holidays here with her mother, Mrs. Cora Robblns. Robert B. Harrison of Lebanon, N. H., was a guest at N. C. Buck's Thursday and Friday of last week. Miss Mary Gay- lord has gone to Burlington to visit Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Flint. Fifteen couples members of the Ku Klux Klan and their friends, watched the year out at their room. Music and dancing furnished amuse ment for tho company. Returns from M. M. Wilson, In charge of the Red Cross drive for Orange county, report a total gain of 2,100, only 987 was assigned to that county. The contract for building the new dormitory at Randolph have been awarded to E. L. Bault and the heating to J. H. Lamson & Sons. Mr. Sault's con tract, including his commission amounts to 126,543, and J. H. Lamson & Sons to 97,161. It la expected that the material for this contract will be collected as far as possible delivered at Randolph Center this winter to take advantage of the sleighing, but no active work can be done till the spring opens. The contract, calls for the completion of the work August 15, 1918. The advantage of securing the services of men located in town must be of great value and to this also is added a large experience and good executive ability. Robert Sault, an instructor In the Law rence, Mass., city school, has closed his vacation here and returned to his work. An unusual family party gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Fish on Central street Saturday afternoon, when all the children and grandchildren were present to enjoy the occasion. Just 60 years ago Saturday Mr. Fish of this place and Miss Amelia Pearsons of Rochester were married at the home of the bride In the latter place. Fol lowing tho ceremony tney1 came here to reside In the houso in which they have lived all these years. Here Mr. Fish was born 84 years ago, and to this place he brought his bride 60 years ago and this has been their nome during the time. Mrs. Fish Is three years younger than Mr. Fish, and both to-day ar re markably well preserved and quite well for their age. Three sons and a daugh ter are the children of this couple, Ernest Fish of Richmond, Galen Fish of Btockbrldgo and Ferda Fish' of this place, all of whom wcro present, with their families, to enjoy this re markable event. Tho daughter, Mrs. Harry Allen, lives with them In tho home and assists them in their declin ing years. Three grandchildren and two children who havo been adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Allen are iilso included in the family group. Mr. Fish is survived by ono sister, Mrs. Lottie Carpenter of Lebanon, N. H., who was not present, and Mrs. Fish by ono sister, Mrs. F. A. Kezer of Rochester, who, with her hus band, was present Saturday. Few if any havo passed a happier life than this couple, who havo won for them selves an enviable place In tho com munity. Earlier In lire they were ac tive In church circles and Mrs. Fish was also Interested In tho Woman's Christian Temporanco work. Before the union of the ChrlstlanChurch with the Congregational, and when younger, they were earnest workers in this church. Both have a large circle of friends who will extend to them con gratulations and good wishes for the future. Miss Helen Davis is taking a week's Vacation from the store of E. A. Thomas and with Miss Evelyn Manney left Sat urday afternoon for Waterbury, where they wont to pass several days with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Eldredge MIsh Mary Adams closed her vacation here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J, B, Adams, and left for North Andover, Mass., where she Is to resume her teaching for the rest of tho year. Miss Blanche Shep ard, a teacher In Berlin, N, H., was In town Saturday a guest of her sister, Mrs Harley Williams. Mr. and Mm, Charles Woodworth and daughters were In town Saturday, coming from West Granville, where they now live. The officers of the ncampment were Installed here Friday night, the officer, Mr, Worthen, coming from Montpeller to officiate. A lunch was nerved at the close of the ceremonies. ffhe water commissioner has sent out a notice for all to use great care In the use of the water, all water motors being dis continued till further notice, on account of the lack of water. M. F. Preston, Who has been 111 with pneumoonla. Is better, Dr, Clinton Joseph Rumrlll, whose death occurred at the sanitarium Bun day night, wan born In Springfield, January 7, 1871, the son of Edwin Jo peph and Huslo (Newton) Rumrlll. Ho remained with his parents till their re moval to Royalton when he went to St. Johnsbury Academy to prepare for col lege, and entered Tale, where he at tended the full course. In 1894 he went to Greenland with an expedition under Dr. Cook. In 1895-6 he was for 15 months In Haytl In the West Indies, engaged as assistant in surgical work. On his return he entered Dartmouth " tUOlwU College, graduating la Itflfl. Soon after rocelvlng his degroe he lo cated In Randolph and ono year later married Miss Marlon Emerson to whom was born one daughter, Arene, now n girl of IB years. During tho 17 years he has been In town ho has built up an extensive practlco and established a roputatton as a physician and surgeon far abovo tho average. His life was characterized by a spirit of open-hearted good fellowship that won for him a host of friends. To many famlllos In town his death comes as a personal loss, his sympathy and helpful words having cheered many side rooms and endeared him to a largo circle of friends. Ho was nn ardent lover of tho rod and gun, nnd all thnt pertained to tho out-of-doors, nnd his passing Is a distinct loss to tho community In which ho lived. The funeral will bo held at Bethany Church Thursday afternoon at one o'clock. Rov. Joseph Hamilton, tho Rev. S. G. Suitor, and the Rev. Smith of Randolph Ilethcl Tuesday to at tend n preachors' meeting held nt tho nTxttinrilst nhurch. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Towksbury wero summoned to Beverly, Mass.. Monday by tno aeain oi ir. Tewksbury's mother. Mr. nnd Mrs. J. F. Lamson closed tneir nouso on oouin Main street this week and left Mondny for Wellesley and Boston, whero they expect to remain for a time with Mrs. Lamson's sister, Mrs. Flora French. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Kezer and son, Frank Kezer, of Rochester, arter passing sun day with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Fish, have returned to their home. Mr. and Mrs. Judd of Strafford came Monday night, called by the death of Dr. Rumrlll. Dr. C. J. Rumrlll died at the sanitarium Sunday night at 12 o'clock after a seri ous Illness of two weeks. For weeks previous to that ho had been In poor health and It seemed best to take tho chance of an operation, which he did, the first having been performed something more than two weeks ago. Since then ho had two others, with no relief. Dr. Rumrlll had an extensive practice and there are many families into which he went ns a practitioner who were tenderly attached to him. He had an enviable reputation for efficiency In the medical profession and also was a successful surgeon. Ho Is survived by his wife, who was Marion Emerson, daughter of the lato E. F. Emerson, and one daughter, Arene Rumrlll, a girl of 15. Ferda P. -Fish and Mrs. Cora Rice, both of this place, were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Fish Saturday evening, tho latter couple cele brating that day as their 60th wedding anniversary. The ceremony was per formed by the Rev. Homer White nt 8:30 In the evening. Tho ceremony wns wit nessed by the 37 guests and relatives present. Mrs. Rice, the bride, was gowned In white. The wedding march was played by Wayne Hedges, violinist, and Miss Blanche Sparhawk sang tho wedding hymn. Following the ceremony, and at the conclusion of the program, the couple left for Hartford, Conn., for a few weeks. The program given con sisted of music by those abovo mentioned and a selection by Miss Beatrice Plnney. There was also remarks by F. A. Kezer and his son.Frank Kezer, of Rochester. Mrs. A. B. Fish, the bride of CO years ago, also gave an original poem, which was very enjoyable. Re freshments were served. Fern Rebekah Lodge will install officers Tuesday evening, January 15, the deputy president, Mrs. Freeman of Warren, be ing expected to officiate. The regular meeting was held Tuesday evening of this week and the yearly report announced that there had been Initiated during the year 22, and that three had been received on cards, making a total membership of 90, to date. Many additions to the equip ment have been purchased during the year, and jewels for all the past noble grands bought and presented. Charles Wood, teacher of music In the schools at Springfield, Vt., Is In town on a short busi ness trip. William Moulton of Boston, a Pullman car conductor, who has been In town for a few days with his mother, Mrs. Ann Moulton, who lives on the Highlands, left Wednesday for his home. His sister, Mrs. Benjamin Brlggs of Hartford, has also been tho guest of her mother, Mrs. Moul ton, while visiting Mr. Moulton and left for her home Wednesday. J. M. Atwood Is In a serious condition, and is not able to last very long unless he Improves. News has been received this week of the death of Mrs. Clark Kidder of Rochester. Mrs. Kidder was the sister of the late Mr. Lattlmer, whose wife, Mrs. Ellen Lat timer resides In town at tho present time. Ronald Clark, who has formerly worked for Roy Holman, and is now a member of the U. S. navy, Is seriously ill hero with pneumonia, following the mumps. Mr. Clark came here for a short leave of ab sence and the next morning was taken 111, developing pneumonia. G. A. Osha has purchased of B. F. Sargent his house on West street, known as the Huntington place, and has already taken posssession Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Daniels and dauglv ter, Annie May Daniels, left Wednesday for several days In Montpeller ana tmrre RANDOLPH CENTER. H. N. Rice, who has a residence here, and who went to Sebago Lake, Me., last fall and took tho prlnclpalshlp of tho high school there, has been elected pro feasor of science In the Maiden, Mass., high school and will take that place Jan uary 14. Mrs. William Jeffreys died Fri day of tuberculosis. She was living In Springfield, Mass., with her hUBband last fall and in October he sent her here to be cared for by his mother. She leaves her husband and two young children. Tho funeral services were held Sunday and the body put In the receiving vault The Con gregational and Methodist societies held their morning service together last Sun day, with a sermon by the MethodtBt pastor. The union will continue presum nbly till warmer weather. The preaching will be as the pastors agree. Mr. Thresh er of Wllllamstown drove for Bert Perry on R. F. D. No. 2 last week, so that tho latter could chop wood. People saw sev eral carloads of sugar pass along on the railroad for Canada, but none has come here. There Is not a pound of sugar, for sale In any of the grocery stores In town ORLEANS COUNTY GREENSBORO. Reubon Chaffee has bought the Car ter farm of Albert Young and moved here from Lyndonvllle and taken pos session of tho farm. Price, $4,500, farm, stock and tools. Mr, Young has moved Into the cottage owned by him. Ephriam Sails has moved Into the Mes ser tenement and Is driving the cream team for tho Caspian Lako creamery. Mrs. Zora Wheoler, who has been teach ing In the red BChoolnouse at the head of tho lake, hus resigned her position as teacher and tho directors will open the school as Boon as they find some to fill the vacancy. Stowart Clay from Pennsylvania has been engaged to tako the place of Mr. Corrigan as principal of tho junior high Bchool, Rodger Wakefield returned to his school at Northfteld, Mass., Monday. DERBY. The Derby branch of the Red Cross will resume Its regular meetings this week aft er the Christmas holidays, The union ser vices of tho three churches, which are to be held alternately In each church during the winter months, took place In tho Bap tist Church last Sunday with a good at tendance. The church was very warm and all enjoyed tho services. The graded school will not resume Its session until next week because of a disabled furnace. WESTFIELD. ffha ConfregaUonal Buadax-acbool ie- organized Sunday by electing the follow ing officers: Superintendent, Mrs. Albro Hunt; assistant superintendent, Miss Laura Burnham: secretary nnd treasurer and organist, Miss Natallo Bailey; execu tive committee, Mesdatnea H. O. Miller, W. D. Bell and II. W. Burnham; teachers, Mesdomes W, D. Bell, H. W. Burnham, Albro Hunt and Messrs W. G. Masfarlane, H. B. Hitchcock. It Is reported that Lee Miller of the Lyndon Agricultural school has enlisted. Mr. and Mrs. Guy George wont to his home In Mansonvllle, Can., for the week-end. Tho village schools nnd West Hill schools resumed teaching this week. During 1917 there were the fol lowing statistics: 13 births, 13 deaths, five marriages. CRAFTSBURY i Bern tee Allen returned Saturday to Un derbill, whero she Is teaching, Tho village graded school was not In session Monday, tho stove needing repairs. Etta Smith, after a vacation of one week, returned to Massachusetts Friday. Several letters and cards of thanks have come from soldiers who had received Christmas boxes from the local Red Cross chapter. Mrs. James Robblns went last week to Gardner, Mass., where she expects to remain several weeks. LOWELL. The schools re-opened Monday for the mtd-wlnter term. Mrs. Berthold Wurs thorne and son, Roger, of Troy are spending a short time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Brahana. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Sinclair are the parents of a daughter, born January 3. Mrs. Covls Toof of North Troy Is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Sinclair. Deputy Sheriff C. C. Stannard was In Newport Monday on official busi ness. RUTLAND COUNTY BRANDON. Henry C. Carpenter died at his home on Carver street Sunday afternoon at two o'clock on the 84th anniversary of his birth. He had been In falling health for soveral weeks. Mr. Carpenter was a Mason of high standing, a member of St. Paul's Lodge, No. 25, F. & A. M Farmers' Chap ter, No. 9, R. A. M., Farmers' Council, Mount Calvary Commandery, Knights Templar, of Mlddlebury, and Cairo Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Rutland. He was a member of St. Thomas' Episcopal Church. He Is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. C. R. Stone of Butler, Mo., and three sons, Willis A. of Cleveland, II. C. Carpenter, Jr., of Atlanta, Ga., and Clarence M. Carpenter of this town. The senior-junior schools and the graded schools opened Monday morning after two weeks' vacation. The first union service, to conserve coal, was held In the vestry of the Baptist Church Sunday eve ning. The Rev. Mr. Eddy, pastor of the church, conducted the service. The union service will be held at the Congregational chapel next Sunday evening. Carl Hazen, who has been employed at the Spooner drug store for several months, has re signed and gone to Rutland, where he has a position with the Abraham drug store. Earl Spooner Is working In the drug store In his place for a few weeks. Miss Hazel Hack, who has been spending her Christ mas vacation nt the home of her parents, returned Saturday to her school In Green field, Mass. Deputy Sheriff L. F. Nichols Is recovering from Injuries received from a fall last Friday while at work in his barn. David Chandler went Monday morning to the Mary Fletcher hospital to undergo an operation. The baseketball game Friday eve. nlng at the high school gymnasium between the Mlddlebury Y. M. C, ana me nign scnool resulted In a victory for the Mlddlebury team, the score being 44 to 13. The game played between tho featherweights of this town and the boy scouts of Rutland resulted In n victory for the featherweights, the Bcoro being 13 to 12. C. L. Green of Bur lington was a business visitor in Bran don Saturday. Bennett C. Douglass, who has been superintendent of tho school hero for the past few years, has taken a position In the office of Commissioner of Education M. B. Hlllegas at Mont peller nnd will move there within a short time. Scott Hammond went Saturday to Newton Highlands, Mass., where he will visit relatives for a few days. Tho annual meeting of the Brandon Sewerage association was held Mondav afternoon In the office of Ormsbee & Wil liams. Tne rouowlng officers were elected: President nnd treasurer, E. J. Ormsbee: directors, W. D. Nutting, T. W. Ray and G. H. Young. Tho annual meeting of the womans Auxiliary of St. Thomas' Church was held at the rectory Monday afternoon. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. W. T. Weston-vice-president, Mrs. C. A. June; secretary. Miss Susan Talbot; treasurer, Mrs. Clara Brown. Lake Dunmore Chapter, Daugh ters of the American Revolution, held a well-attended, card party at their chapter house on Grove street Tuesday after noon, the proceeds being for the benefit of the chapter. Tho funeral of Henry C Carpenter, who died Sunday afternoon at his home on Carver street, was held at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church yester day afternoon at three o'clock, the Rev. W. T. Weston officiating. The annual meeting of Brandon Are district. No. 1, was held In the basement of tho town hall Monday evening. The following offi cers wore elected: Moderator, F. H Farrington; clerk, George H. Young; treasurer, James R. Leonard; auditor, George H. Young; member of prodentlal committee for three years, Elray Woods chief engineer, B. W. Howland; first assistant, F. E. Klngsloy; second assist ant, E. H. Button. Ono hundred and fifty dollars was appropriated for the Dunmore Hose company. A tax of ten cents on the dollar, payable on or before October 20, with four per cent, discount, was voted. The annual meeting of the dlrec or f First National bank was held Tuesday morning in the banking rooms The following officers were elected: President, W. H. Wright; vice president, G. II. Young; cashier, F. W S n'J61?: J?',M' Baker-' directors. W. H. Wright, G, II. Young, W. D. Nut ting, F. W, Williams. L. A. s Chandler and F. w. Brlggs of Brandon and G. Frank Hondee of Pittsford and A. G. Jones of Sudbury.-The annual meeting of the Brandon National bank wns held In the banking rooms Tuesday morning and the following officers were elected: President. E. J. Ormsbee; vice president. D. D? Burdltt of Pittsford cashier. W. F. Scott; assistant cashier James R. Leonard. The same board of nine directors was elected as last year.-Edward K. Johnson, who left here a few weeks ago and enlisted In the aviation corps and went to San Anton o Texas, has been transferred to the nvul tlon service, field signal corps, 2ist squadron, 2nd provo regiment. Camp McArthur Waco. Texas. He has beeS promoted to mess serireant. The nnnual meeting of the Congrega tional Boclety was held Thursday evening In tho chapel. The following officers were elected: Modorator. G. II. Young; clerk nnd treasurer. F. W. Brlggs; prudential luiiiiiuiico,, ur. v, 11, Wright, W, D XT til!.. m w ... """'"' , ay, ji. a. Collins, A. II. GIpBon, Lorn Bugbee, F, H. Farrington, O. II, Young; property committee, Dr. W. j. wngnt and V. H. Farrington. Tho annual meeting of the Congregational Churh was held Thursday evening In the chapel. The following officers were elect ed: Moderator, the Rev. Walter Thorpe; dork and treasurer, A. II. Olpson; stand ing committee, Mrs. C, M. Wlnslow, Dea con W. H. Dean, Dr. J. W. Eatabrook, and F. B, Sumner. A commltteo of three was appointed to at U tt would ba advifri able to purchase new hymn books. The church Is In a good financial condition. Mrs. George Welch Is confined to her home by a badly sprained ankle, received by a fall at her homo Tuesday ovcnlng. Mrs. John French has returned from the Mnry Fletcher hospital with her son, Nol son, who successfully underwent an oper ation. Tho funeral of Henry C. Carpenter, who died at his home on Carvor street Sun day afternoon, was held nt St. Thomas Episcopal Church Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock. Tho Rov. W. T. Wes ton officiated. Members of Mount Cal vary Commandery, Knights Temptar, attended in a body and their burial serv ice was conducted. St. Paul's Lodge, F. and A. M., attended In a body and acted as an escort to the Knights Tem plar. The remains will be taken this morning to Troy for burial. There will be a meeting of Silver Lake Lodge, No. 40, K. of P., this evening In K. of P. hall at 7:30 o'clock. Miss Merllla French Is spending two weeks with Mrs. W. W. Perry at Gardner, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morse havo returnod to Barre after visiting their parents here for two weeks. A son was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. William Lamplough of this town at the Mary Fletcher hospital, Burling ton. Douglas Chatterton has returned from Boston, where ho has been visiting his sister, Elizabeth, and Dr. and Mrs. Qulnn. BENSON. Mrs. Diana Fish died at her son's home In Parkhlll street Friday night. The Im mediate cause of her death was heart failure. She was 91 years old and was tho widow of the late Elijah Fish, who died several years ago. Sho Is survived by two sons and two daughters. The fu neral was held at her late home Monday, the Rev. James A. Manning officiating. Sugar In two-pound packages Is the best consumers can do at present. The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Washburn, whose church at WlnooBkl was recently burned, was formerly pastor of the Methodist Church In Benson. L. D. Belden has a service flag displayed and Indicates that he has a son in the service, who Is now in far away Fort Houston, San Antonla, Texas. Mrs. Manuel Wells Is in Albany on ac count of the sickness of her daughter. George Jackson, whose house was burn ed Thanksgiving day, got Into his new house Christmas and had a dance In It New Year's night. Charles Williamson of Port Chester Is here on account of the serious sickness of his brother, B. J. Wil liamson. Hiram Norton, who has lived on Balllss hill the past six months, has moved back Into this village. Judson Bel den has returned from New York city, whero he had been to see his wife's moth er, who Is critically ill. C. N. Jones has been to Portland, Me., to see his brother, Dr. H. R. Jones, who is In a sanitarium there. Loren Noble went to Camp Dcvens last Wednesday to visit his brother, James Noble. James Noble was a sophomore In Mlddlebury College when called to the colors. "Questionnaires" was the subject of the Rev. James A. Manning's address Sunday v evening. W. R. Bush arrived home from St. Louis, Mo., last Friday. Miss Edna I. Van Avery returned from Mayfteld, N. Y., .Saturday and commenced the upper grade and out-village school on Monday. WASHINGTON COUNTY MONTPELIER. Four loads of nice wood drawn by the city teams from the city wood lot were photographed Saturday forenoon. There were six cords on the four teams, which was divided among 16 families, a part of a cord being delivered to each family. When the Idea of the city getting Into the wood business was originated It was proposed to sell only to those who could not afford the high prices demanded by farmers at the wood yards. Having supplied these tern porarlly It was found that there wero many people In the city unable to get fuel as needed and that this was not con fined to those short of funds, but to those who have plenty. The result was that Superintendent Gllnney has stepped Into the game and has delivered small lots to any one in town to patch them along until they could get coal or other fuel. With out his action In the matter there would have been cold homes for many people at times this winter. A total of 138 cords of wood have been drawn to the city from its wood lot, and now'the school commis sioners want him to furnish them enough wood so they will not need to worry about fuel. The Montpeller & Wells River railroad has sold the engine known as the Arthur Tandy, which for years was run between this city nnd Barre, to the White River Valley railroad and It will be delivered as soon as the testing takes place. The engine was In good shape when housed two years ago. The service between this city and Barre on the suburban train has outgrown the little engine, which was constructed with a pilot on each end so that the engine train could run either way. It will handle one car well, but when the old owners commenced to draw freight on the suburban It was not large enough, and a heavier engine was substituted. Edward P. Richardson, many years a member of the Montpeller Military band, having played the base drum nearly all of that time, died at his home on Liberty street Saturday evening following an Ill ness of about three years. He was about C5 years of age and came to this city during the Civil War, having been em- piojjeo m tne Cross & Sons bakery many years, after which he was janitor at the postoff Ice. Ho leaves besides his wife, two daughter and one son, Mrs. Legter of Northfteld and Miss Henrietta Richardson and Edward, the two latter of this city. The creditors of Cutler , Storer & Fay will receive 8.875 per cent, as the final dividend In the bankrupt estate while in tnose ot B. A. Campbell of Waterbury will receive 12 per cent. Insurance Commissioner J. G. Brown has received the payment of the license tax irom a life insurance company in Wisconsin amounting to 8300 for the year isi7, rrom which there was deducted 85, which had been paid by the company be fore thl year. It appears that this com pany was like those In Maryland, where three companies have refused to pay the above sum on the grounds that the State of Vermont could not assess that sum against each of the companies and a suit Is now before L. P, slack as chancellor. The Wisconsin company when It received a letter from Mr. Brown setting forth the provisions of the laws of this State set tled. MIbs Florence Flske leaves Friday for Washington, D. C where she has nn ap pointment as stenographer In the ord nance department of the war depart ment. - John Barlow, who has been night ticket ugent at the local Central Vermont sta tion, left Tuesday morning for St. Albans to be assigned to other duties, while W, C, McEvers, who has' been at West Berlin, has been aasslgned to Mr. Barlow's place. News has been received ot the death of Lieut. Ernest Lawrence, son of John Lawrence of East Montpeller, at a mili tary sanltorlum In New York State, of pneumonia, on Chrrlstmas day. He was a graduato of Montpeller high Bchool and Norwich University, having attained tho rank of major there. He attended the Pittsburgh training camp and was commissioned. Chief Master-at-Arms Charles Mitch ell has been getting a number of appli cations of late as the people come to understand that thoy may enlist volun tarily In the navy. William C. Collins of Waterbury has enlisted In the avia tion department. Reginald Davis of Barre, John Dumas of Randolph. Er riulo Manclcl of Bar re, c. E. dushco of WUUaaitown. were rejected on physi cal disability, while Paul Pitkin of Marihfleld Is of draft .age and will have to get a certificate from the local board of exemption. Wareham Wilbur of Calais, who made application some weeks ago, went to Burlington Thurs day for his examination. Gov. H. F. Graham has appointed Ar thur Blgolow of Brookfleld as a justice of the peaco In place of Charles II. Big elow, deceased. , Joseph M, Coates, several years a livery owner In this city, died about four o'clock Monday morning nt Heaton hospital following a little over a week's Illness. He was taken 111 December 23, but was not seriously 11 until the mlddo of last week. Friday morning he was taken to Heaton hospital suffering with throm bus, which developed Into a gangreous nature, for tho relief of which an opera tion was performed that morning, but he did not recover, although he rallied at first. Mr. Coates was born In Char lotte February 1, 1865. He lived In that part of the State for some years, com ing to this city 30 years ago. He had lived hero since that time. For many years ho was In charge of the Langdon farm. Preceding this he looked after all of the repairs on the Langdon blocks In tho city and had worked upon several blocks In town, Including the postoffice block, now owned by the Langdon estate, lent on hospital, the armory, Kellogg Hubbard library, and on the construction of the Corry, Dcavltt & Frost dam. Somo 22 years ago ho married Miss Mary R. Corry of this city and to them two sons, Francis Carlisle- and Joseph Clifton, wero born, who, with their mother, sur vive tho deceased. He also leaves his aged father, living In Burlington, and ono sister, Mrs. Ethel Gabree of Shel- burne; and five brothers living In the western part of the State. He was a member of St. Augustine's Church, the .Knights of Columbus and a charter mem ber of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Tho funeral will take place this morning at St. Augustine's Church. Tho Rev. P. J. Long at the Sunday morn ing service of St. Augustine's Church made tho announcement that $6,000 had been paid on the church debt during 1917 and 8500 contributed to the DeGoesbrland Memorial hospital. He advocated some changes In tho heating plant at the parochial school. William Mllo was In Northfleld Monday to attend the funeral of Gregory Mllo, his father, who died Saturday at the age of 83 years. His children, besides Mr. Mllo, are: Mrs. Joseph Yatter, Mrs. F. D. Nel son. Mrs. Arthur Bruce of Montpeller and Mrs. Z. LaFrance of Northfleld. Robert Pierce, who has been employed In Boston, haB commenced work In the office of the Lane Manufacturing com pany. Miss Mnry Kerln, who has been book keeper in the McCucn store for nine years, has finished work and gone to Bur lington, where she will study for the nurses' profession. Miss Frances Kerln, who has been cashier, takes her place. News was received Monday of the marriage of Harold Lawless of this city and Miss Catherine Phillips of Lud low, Mass., which took place Wednes day afternoon nt the Episcopal Church In Springfield, Mass. The groom Is em ployed by the Metropolitan Furniture company in Springfield. Capt. Stephen Cushlng has returned from Washington, whero he attended the conference of the cnatrman of the legal advisors from each State. The subject mostly under consideration was expenses. The government believes these are too high, that Is to say, the departments connected with the carry ing out of the provisions of the selec tive draft law, are more expensive than the board expected. The members of the local boards are limited to 8150 a month, and can not draw pay for more than seven hours a day. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Corry returned to the South after spending the holidays with Mr. Corry's mother Mrs. M. M. Corry, of Montpeller. Mr. Corry, who was a graduate of the U. V. M. In 1901 was formerly manager and superin tendent .of construction of the Grand Central terminal Improvements In New York city, and has recently been grant ed leave of absence by President Smith, of the New York Central railroad at the request of thp war department. He is now serving in the capacity of su pervising engineer of the United States navy, his appointment being ap proved and signed by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels. The Protestant church pastors and two laymen of each church In the city Fri day morning met In conference with H. J. M. Jones, fuol administrator, rela tive to fuel conservation, resulting In their giving out a statement at some length. in which they state thoy will hold their services In the vestries nnd are willing to co-operate with tho administration by burning wood whenever It Is practicable to do so. The funeral of George Carter, who died Friday, took place Sunday afternoon at his late home In this city. He had been 111 from tuberculosis. His wife was Katherlne Stackpole of this city, who, with one daughter, Margaret, his mother, Mrs. Emma Carter, three sisters and two brothers, survive the deceased. He was a member of the Eagles. Brandon Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. M. Jones of this city, who was operated upon at Heaton hospital re cently for a throat trouble Is gaining. He Is In the radio service of the federal government. Joseph Coates, who was taken to Heaton hospital Friday morning was operated upon as soon as he reached the institution for an abdominal trouble and Is as comfortable as can be expected. E. S. Meigs Friday morning an nounced that he would close Miller's Inn, of which he was tho proprietor, on Sun day night. Ho has been planning for some time to do so and it was an nounced several weeks ago that he was to close the house, but ho only closed the lunch room. His reason for closing is-the high cost of everything, the fuel situation, and the lack of business due to the Infantile paralysis last summer. NORTHFIELD. W. A. Shaw, meteorologist In chnrcn of the locnl station of the United States weather bureau, reports a mean tem perature for December of seven degrees, which is 20 degrees bolow the mean tern peraturo for December of one year ago nnd 13 degrees below the normal December temperature. It was also the pnirien December in the 31 Veara thnt n rnnncH ho. been kept here. The highest wob 44 de- greos, on Christmas day, and the lowest was 41 degrees below zero on the 30th and 31st, which also broke all December records. The greatest dally range was 45 degrees, on the 28th. and the least dally range was four degrees, on tho 20th. The precipitation (rain and melted .n.i amounted to 1.84 Inches, the normal for the month being 2.71. Inches. The snowfall amounted to 25.4 Inches, and there were 14.0 Inches of snow on the ground at the close of the month. The prevailing wind was from tho south, the total movement 5,297 miles, the average hourly velocity 7.1 ",,u maximum voioclty 31 miles per hour, from the Bouthweit on the 9th. The month was made up of four clear, seven partly cloudy and 20 cloudy days. Precipitation In quantity sufficient to measuro occurred on seven days. There was a solar halo on the 6th and fog was noted on the 31st. CABOT. The homo of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Smith was the scene of a happy wed ding Thursday evening, January I, when their daughter Mabel K. Bmlth and B. jparroU Houghton were united In marriage by tho Rev. Mnrinn w. Halt, The immediate friends and ral) tlves were present. Mr. and Mrs. Houghton have the best wishes of all. WATERBURY. Stlllman Tubbs. who, It was feared, was seriously Injured when a log rolled on him, was much lmprovod Saturday. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Graves New Year's day were Mrs. Graves's relatives from Middlesex, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Daniels and Miss Ruth nnd Mr. and Mrs. Henry Daniels nnd Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Nichols of Montpeller. Word has been received by the parents of Charles Cadette of his safe arrival overseas. Herbert P. Canerdy, also who Is with hospital unit No. 3, ot Philadelphia, Is reported as having safely arrived. V, L. Perkins has been In Gardner on business pertaining to the chair stock Industry. Becauso of tho severo rold and sickness among the members the Installation of the officers of the Women's Relief Corps at tho Center was postponed ono week. The following officers were elected: Presi dent, Mrs. Ethel Ayers; senior vice- president, Mrs. Nellie morse; junior vice-president, Mrs. Henry Stone; chap lain, Mrs. Mary Davis; treasurer, Mrs. Cassle Brown; conductress, Mrs. Carrie Batchelder; guard, Mrs. Lovlna Parcher. Rarcher. Stlllman Tubbs, employed as a teamster by C. E. Muzzy, met with a bad accident Thursday while drawing logs on the Eldredge Job by Bolton Falls. In loading logs a large log rolled against him, knocked him down and went over him. Mr. Tubbs leg was badly hurt and his head was bruised and cut, five stitches being taken by Dr. H. D. Hopkins, who was called for the accident. Friday ho was at the home of Patrick Rushlow, where he was taken and his condition was watched wllh much anxiety, fear being expressed of Internal trouble. This evening the installation of the officers of Emerald Rebekah Lodge, No. thirty-three, will take place at the lodge rooms.- Mrs. Mary Freeman ot Warren, district deputy president, being the Installing officer. Letters and cards received by Madam Palmer and the fam ily of Edwin F. Palmer from John II. Palmer, "somewhere In France," tell of his continued good health. The Hypatta club meets with Mrs. Robert Perry Fri day afternoon at her home on Randall street. Miss Lydla Lathrop of the Moody schools, Northfleld, Mass., Is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Helen P. Lathrop. Interesting letters descriptive of somo of his work have been received from George W. Stevens, who enlisted In the navy. WORCESTER. The extreme cold weather of the past week has caused hardship and loss to many farmers In this vicinity. Cellars have suffered, potatoes frozen, and water pipes put out of commission. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Farnsworth are the parents of a daughter, born New Year's day. Hiram Curtis began work on the Montpeller and Barre electric road on Monday last. Clarence Harri son has moved his family to Mont peller. Byron Cane, who has been at home for a few dayB, has returned to Burlington. Ralph White of Spring field, Mass., Is visiting relatives In town. L. M. Hull continues to be 111 with slight chance for recovery. SOUTH WOODBURY. The year's supply of Ice for the creamery is being harvested this week. Mrs. Mary Benjamin Is threatened with catarrhal pneumonia. No church services were held Sunday on account of the severity of the weather. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Haskell were visitors at Wal ter Eastman's In Calais Sunday. Mrs. George Sumner and two sons have been quite 111 with colds during the past week. The children in the Thompson family are 111 with chicken-pox. MIDDLESEX. Schools in town reopened for the win ter term Monday. Mrs., Kelsey of Barre was a recent guest at ttie .Newhall brothers' home. Newhall brothers opened their Ice pond Monday and teams are engaged drawing tee. The Blgelow cream ery has a force of men filling their ice house from this pond. Howard Bruce has moved his family Into the upstairs ten ement of Mr. Spooner. The regular Grange meeting was held Monday eve ning. Three candidates were taken in the first and second degrees. January 21 the third and fourth degrees will be work ed and officers Installed. The gentlemen will furnish the supper. Guests ot Mrs. Pheba Welch on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Templeton of Montpeller and Mrs. Hattie Dlx and Mrs. Clara Clark, both ot Barre. Miss Hazel Hills, who has been employed In Massachusetts for some time, came home for Christmas and will remain for the present with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hills. WAITSFIELD. The funeral of Eugene McCarty was held at the Congregational vestry Tues day afternoon, the Rev. W. A. Remele officiating. Interment was In the village cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Fiske went Monday to Tennessee for a several months' stay. Mrs. George Martin went this week to Warren to spend the re mainder of the winter with her aunt, Mrs. Moore. George Chutter of North field, Mass., was a week-end guest at the home of G. M. Jones. Clifton Greene Is 111 with the german meaBles, Frank Emerson has moved from Fayston into J. A. Smith's tenement house. Miss Lulte Jones Is having a vacation from her duties at W. E. Jones'. Mrs. Wood is caring for Mrs. Taylor In her absence. W. V. Farr of Burlington was a busi ness visitor In town the past week. MORETOWN. Miss Jennie Hill, who has been visit ing her sister, Mrs. Luclas Flint, went to her home In Jericho Friday. Edward Cutler ot Alberta, Can., Is visiting his son, George. Wesley Burno was in Northfleld Tuesday. G. G. Sleeper was In Montpeller Tuesday. Mrs. Roy Russell and little daughter, Lillian, of Mont peller are guests of her sister, Mrs. B. F. Griffith, and other relatives. Miss Gladys Balentlne of Calais commenced her winter term of school In the upper grade Monday, and Ethel Child In the lower grade. Mrs. B, S. Ward and Mrs. Herbert Wnrd were in Burlington Tues day and Wednesday. Mrs. Addle .Sawyer, Mrs. Frank Sawyer, Mrs. Walter Wilcox and Mrs. Clair Ward were In Burlington Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Burno's little son died Monday of brain fever. Tho funeral waB held at the home Wednesday, with Interment In Northfleld. WINDSOR COUNTY WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. During the recent bitter cold days It was a pleasing and noticeable sight to see upon the street former Gov. Samuel E. Plngree, now In his 85th year, strolling from place to place without an over coat. His step was so unhesitating and bis mind bo serene as to give one the impression that the extreme cold was Just to his liking. Harry Kinsley, a Junction House office clerk, was a week end visitor In Rutland. To the list of 14 names of members of United Brethren Lodge, F. and A. M., designated on the service flag In the local Masonlo rooms and printed in a recent Issue of the Free Press, there have been added those of Lieut. Wilbur Horne and Paul a. Webster, making a total of 16 members of the lodge now In the army. The name of Wilder Coyle was Inadvertently omit ted from the original list as printed. Mr. nnd Mrs. Edward Dutel had as auesta UUa week their daughter and oa-ta-JawJL Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Trottlcr, of Lebanon, N. It. Miss Pearl Irene Tennoy Is nt her home from tho Claremont, N. H., hospital, whero sho was a patient,, and Is gradually regaining her normal health. Rumor Is current that the local sales station of the Crow-Levlck Oil company will bo discontinued nt an early date. The station gives employment to four men. Ice cutting by all of the local deal ers Is In order. The Ice Is 18 Inches thick and of excellent quality. SOUTH ROYALTON. The Wldler Hill concert for the benefit of tho Red Cross was heard by a full house. Tho funeral of Miss Oertrude Gardener was conducted at the town farm Tuesday by tho Itcv. E. L. M. Barnes. In terment wbb In tho village cemetery. William J. Steele will have charge of the Epworth Leaguo service next Sunday evening. A business meeting will be hold nt tho close of the service. Mrs. N. I. Hale was called to Allston, Mass., by the death of a cousin Wednesday. The Sun day school board held their annual meet ing at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage Monday night. With a fow minor changes the officers elected were the same as last year. UNCI.AIMI'.I) LETTERS List of unclaimed letters In the Burling ton postoffice for the week ending January 5,1918: WOMEN'S LIST. Miss Btllle Brown, Mrs. Zad Curfay, Mrs. Helen Cooper, Mrs. W. D. Coleman, Miss Mary Cheney, Mrs. K. Dlnecn, Mrs. Karl A. Duprey, Miss Altetharle G. Estey, Mrs. Lucille Fatchet, Mrs. P. B. Gates, Miss Maybclle Hathaway, Mrs. May Korhy, Mrs. F. L. Lyons, Mrs. Elizabeth T. Llndsley, Mrs. Joseph Lefebvre, Miss Lucy Laro, Miss Claire Lavoy, Miss C. Mclntlre, Mrs. Florence McBrlde, Ruby E. Norrls, Miss C. A. Savoy, Miss Anna Turrlll, Hazel Taylor, Mrs. J as, Toole, Mrs. Wlllard Walker. MEN'S LIST. Edwin D. Brown, Alexander Booth, Mike Cushlng, A. II. Carter, Levis Dele back, Mr. and Mrs. D'Ollvcr, Earl Doug las, Geo. I. Dowllng, Kenneth Haynes, J. Jolas, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Jones, G. M. Morrow, H. M. McFarlln, Harold Nlles, John Prince, Chas. Provost (postals), H. Reynolds, W. T. Rowcll, C. J. Renney. Clarence Smith. Elliot R. Sharpe, Frank Thorpe, Chas. Tufgar, Wm. S. Whalen, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wiseman, N. L. Wood. Packages for: Master Harold Gordon Thomas, Joseph Thompson, Mrs. Howard Olds, Mrs. C. E. H. Parker, Mrs. Julia Rose, Ruth Porter, Jessie Davis, Mrs. Ella Benjamin. To Mrs. Arthur Young, New York city. In Wlnooskl postoffice letter for Hubert Brunclle. E. W. PECK'S WILL. Another Phnne In the Interminable Le gal Tangle. Katharine Keyes Peck filed a bill of complaint at the county clerk's office yes terday against E. Stuart Peck, et al., de fendants. In which she asks a court of chancery to construe the will of the late Edward W. Peck, so that she may be able to ascertain whether or not the disposition of tho Income of the deceased is in viola tion of law. In the will of tho late Edward W. Peck, who died on June 26, 1906, there were two codicils. A dispute has now arisen between the plaintiff, the heirs and the next of kin over the terms of the will. After the bequeathing of personal household belong ings, the residue of the estate was given to the executors In trust to pay over the net Income to the plaintiff nnd two nephews, the plaintiff, Katharine Kcyes Peck, to receive the Income on six-eights of the residue, while the two nephews, Benjamin F. and John H. F. Peck, were to receive each one-eighth. This income was to be paid to them semi-annually during their lives, the Income to be divided among the survivors upon tho death of any of the three named. The executors named In the will were Sayles Nichols, late of this city, and Gardner S. Walnrlght of Mlddlebury. Powell & Powell are the solicitors for the plaintiff. ALL RECORDS BROKEN. Last Month the Coldest of Any Decem ber for 34 Yean. As the people of Burlington had every reason to believe was the case, the month of December, 1917, was the coldest of any December during the 34 years that con tinuous official weather record has been kept In this city. Furthermore, the "absolute minimum" for the month In the 34 years, also was found In the temperature or 25 degrees below zero which was recorded at the government station on the hill the morning of the 30th. The meat temperature for the month was 12 degree which Is ten degrees below the normal December temperature. The mercury dropped below zero on 13 days and for the last three days It did not get anywhere near up" to zero. The highest for the month was 41 degrees, on Christmas day. The greatest dally range was 42 degrees, on the 28th, and the least daily range was four degrees, on the 20th. The precipitation (rain and melted snow) amounted to 1.10 Inches, the normal precipitation for the month being 1.63 inches. The prevailing wind was from the south, the total move ment 9,491 miles, the averasre hnurlv velocity 12.8 miles, and the maximum velocity 48 miles per hour, from the north west on tne ZSth. Tho month was m.iHn up of eight clear, 10 partly cloudy and 13 cloudy days. Precipitation In quantity sufficient to measure occurred on six days. The snowfall amounted to 12.4 inches and there were 4.5 inches on the ground at the end of the month. Solar halos were noted on tne i3in. nth and 29th. and fog on the 17th, 18th and 31st. Taking the year 1917 as a whole, there was an accumulated deficiency of 805 de grees of temperature, or an average of ... uegrces per day. UNIVERSITY NOTES. Sienna I'M Fraternity Displays Service Flag with 30 Stan. Another service flag has been swung out over the door of a fraternity house, the Sigma Phi fraternity being the proud pos sessors of a largo new flag. It contains thlrty-slx stars, one for each member of this chapter who Is now In tho service. "What Is Christianity as Interpreted by the Legal World?" was the subject ot Judge J. T. Stearns' address before the St. Paul's club Sunday evening at St. Paul's parish house. Ho brought out the fact In an Interesting manner that law and Chris tlanlty had grown up from the beginning side by side, nnd that Justice and proper treatment of legAl nffalrs was Impossible without Christianity. At the business meeting which followed tho nddress, Gale, 20, was elected to succeod Raymond, '20, as treasurer of tho club, the latter hav ing left college. Ellis, M., '20, Gale, '20, and Loomls, '21, were appointed to select a time and place more sultablo for holding the meetings. The Bophomorcs have voted not to hold the formal sophomore hop this year. In Its place, however, there will be an infor mal dance some time In March. P, J. Moore, the chairman of the committee on arrangements, is to appoint the other members of the committee to assist him. In a general order, dated January 8, the following appointments and promo tions In the U. V. M. battalion were an nounced by Major Leonhauser: To be major, G. E. Flchot; to be captain of Company C, R. E. Thayer; to be first lieutenant of Company B, P. R. Johnson; to be second lieutenant of Company D, m"""'1" i