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the i:oriiTOnfDECEypnn.it, ioin PAGE NINE EAST CHARLESTON Leas Maxwell, is M at her home at feasy 'Week-EsndTV aEaec 'OlFffeired ipr jucng-jJLAjce.: Important Happsningo and Local Notes from die County Seat. NEWPORT PERSONALS Rev. George McDonald of Berkshire called on friends here last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Akin have been visiting her brother- in Arlington,, N. J. W. E. Kipp is visiting his daugh ter, Mrs. A. E. Wotton, in Spring field, Mass. 1 Co. H, Vt. V. M. will hold a series of five dances. The first was held last evening. Dr. D. K. Eastman of Augusta, Me., has been visiting friends here for a few days. Bishop Geo. Y. Bliss of the diocese of Vermont, preached at the Episco pal church Sunday. Rev. H. T. Coontz returned Friday from Boston where he attended a con ference of ministers. . ' - Fred W. Carr, who has been con fined to his home for several months, is s somewhat improved. Mr. and ' Mrs. Leslie M. Flint of Springfield, Mass., are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Flint. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Leavitt recently -entertained Sergt. Carl C. Flores and Sergt. Kenneth Ballou of Burlington. v Mrs. G. F. Root returned to All ston, Mass., with her father, T.H. Baldwin, who spent Thanksgiving here.-1 . - . ,.. -.,. ''The Ladies' Social Union received about $50.00 as the proceeds of the supper served Tuesday evening of last week. . , Rev. A. V. Allen occupied the pul pit of the Baptist church Sunday. It is expected he will continue through December. 'Leon 'Gross of the Pillsbury Flour Co. of Minneapolis, Minn., is in the city a few days on business and call ing on friends. Judge E. J. Smith . addressed the Woman's club Wednesday afternoon at the Goodrich library on the sub ject of suffrage. The Red Cross are asking for knit ters to convert 180 pounds of yarn in to socks before Feb. 1st. This is good Christmas work. Miss Helen Drew was hbme from Boston to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Drew. Adjt. Theo. Fowler of the Salva tion Army from Burlington spoke at the Congregational church Sunday evening to a good audience. Roswell M. Austin of St. Albans was a recent business visitor here. Mr. Austin is the second assistant clerk of the house of representatives. Lawrence Albee left Saturday for his home in North Dakota, called there by illness of his folks. He is the son of Ernest Albee formerly of Derby. . . .. The W. C. T. U. will meet Thurs day with Mrs. W. L. Coburn on West Main street. Mrs. Grace Lawson will liave charge of the meeting. Subject ' Woman's Suffrage." Fred B. Stevens has moved here from St. Albans and will occupy tne White tenement recently vacated by C. W. F. Sanborn. Mr. Stevens is in the railway mail service. Myron Clapp has returned home from Clarkston college, Potsdam, N. Y., and Maynard Hutchinson from Camp Upton, having received their discharge from military service. (CffiHEnSITEfflAS US) 118 ' ... Of all the joyous Christmas Days since the terrible years of '61 and '65, the Christmas of 1918 should be the happiest ind the best. Everybody should help make everybody else happy, but above all things ; i DON'T FORGET THE KIDS The Shop-Early program is well under, way and for sev eral days our HOLIDAY BASEMENT STORE has been as lively as a bee hive. Full from door to door. TOYS, GAMES, BOOKS, DOLLS, NOVELTIES, CHIN A WARE JMCKELWARE, SILVERWARE, PYREX COOKINGWARE GLASSWARE One of the finest lines of these goods to be seen anywhere abouts. . .SPECIAL HOLIDAY DISPLAY ON MAIN STORE FLOOR Goods that People Want SNOWSHOES, SKATES, SKIS, TOBOGGANS, MOCCASINS, SLEDS CUTLERY, SHAVING OUTFITS THERMOS BOTTLES ' ELECTRICAL GOODS SPORTING GOODS FINE TOOLS Auto Novelties and Accessories, Carving Sets, Hunting Sets, ' Splendid Line 0 VERY SPECIAL THIS WEEK The American 1 Pint Bottle, a $2.25 gift item at. . . .$1.59 Sent postpaid on receipt of TRUE. & BLANCH ARD CO. Phone .2772, Newport The C. D. L. Asbury Brotherhood of the Methodist church will serve a fish-chowder supper in the dining room Friday evening. Don't miss it. A social time will follow the supper. Owing to the illness of A. C. Fair brother last week, neither Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Moore nor Mr. and Mrs. Fairbrother started for Florida as re ported. However they left -Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Day, who have been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Day, for two weeks have returned to their home in Con cord, N. H. The 70th birthday of Mrs. Angetine Burns was made a pleasant occasion at the Newport House Monday eve ning, Dec. 2d. Several friends were entertained at dinner, followed with cards. A reorganization of the Associated Charities -is asked for. A meeting will be held Monday, Dec. 16th, at 2.30 in the Assembly room of the library for this purpose. Let all interested be present, especially representatives from, each organization and church of this city. 'A. E. Bishop returned Thursday from Montreal. Mrs. Bishop re mains there for a time with their 13-months-old daughter, who will re ceive medical attention for the diffi culty -pronounced mal-nutrition, one of the most puzzling ' cases in medi cal science. ....:: , The annual election of officers of the W. R. . C. was held Wednesday, Dec. 4th. Dinner was served to the G. A. R. members. The .following officers were elected: President, Lil lis .L. Ward; senior vice, Lizzie Sar gent ; . junior vice, Nancy Higgins ; treasurer, May Morrill; conductor, Nora Ouimette; guard, Sophie Gray; chaplain, Martha Jewell. ' Raymond Sheehan and Miss Viola Rollins were married Saturday eve ning by the Rev..Fr. Bastien. They are occupying the tenement formerly occupied by L. A. Watson, having purchased the furnishings therein. Mr. Sheehan is a very pleasant sales man in the American Clothing Co. store and the bride an operator at the N. E. telephone office. We ex tend wishes for a long and happy life together. , The Richardson Studio has shown to the public of late that it is full of patriotism and also by its attractive window display of war trophies, maps and pictures that it is keeping abreast with the times. The latest exhibit is a U. S. flag from the U boat chaser S. C.-256 commanded by Walter Kipp of Newport. In the big battle of Durazzo. - Ensign Kipp's fleet of four boats is credited with sinking two submarines and he also has to his credit the destroying of other subs previously. TO GUARD AQAINST INFLUENZA Don't let the' dread influenza get you. If you have even the slightest cmigh or cold, better begin using Foley's Honey and Tar at once. Henry Willis Sandy Point, Texas, is one of many thousands who considers this remedy "just fine." He says, "I suf fered severely with a bad cough; after using four or five dollars' worth of different medicines decided to try Foley's Honey and Tar. , One bottle gave relief. Best medicine I ever used." Contains no opiates. Sold Everywhere. Starvation by Germany challenged all the world; food conservation to America answered the challenge. Food conservation In America has been the trlumrh of individual devo tion to the national cause. ELECTRIC HEATERS Rifles, Guns, etc. price. her parents, from Flymouth, Mass... - Clarence Crow of Derby Line vis ited relatives and friends in town last week. ' . " Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meacham of Island Pond . are living ? in :. the - Mill house, fvr) - j :!.-fr : ; ::; 'r Topic for C. E. meeting Dec. 12, "Begin Now' Led. by the -missionary committee. r -u 4 J- f ; Mr. and Mrs. Will Moulton and. sons visited friends - at - Derby. Line the past week. o : : ; r - : Harrison Johnson has moved his family from -West; Charleston into Hudson's block. ; -' ' : - The body of James Allen, who was murdered at Orleans, was F brought here for burial Dec. 9. - : ' ' . Mr.' and Mrs.-Allen Maxwell .were called to Newport last week by the illness of their daughter, Leas. - Miss Hazel Hayward has-finished work, for Mrs. Olive Morse and goes to - Brownington : to work at Ralph Skinner's. ? . c:rr ",r' K ; This community was shocked to learn of the murder at'. Orleans of James Allen, a former much respected resident of this place. The annual election of officers of North Star , camp, M. W. A.r will .take place Saturday evening, yec. 14. iei all members.be present ; ' : - The entertainment and box social at the Center - schoolhouse 1 Thursday evening, Dec. 5th, was a fine success Much credit is due the -teacher and pupils for the excellent program ren dered. . Mrs. -Nye returns ; for the winter term. y: tr,T , ,. : : " The United Workers will hold their annual church : fair -Friday afternoon and- evening; Dec. 13; An oyster sup per will be served in the. evening. Bill for supper, 25 and 50 cents. Will all please contribute food, candy- or any fancy or useful article to the dif ferent booths. About 100 friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Buck met at their home Friday evening to help them celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. It was a surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Buck but everyone was heartily welcomed and a pleasant evening was enjoyed. Sev eral presents were left as tokens of love and respect, their daughter, Bea trice giving them a fine Victrola. Dainty refreshments were served. All joined in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Buck many years of health and happiness. WEST CHARLESTON James Spaulding is home from the training camp. - Rev. and Mrs. Johnson recently vis ited relatives in Newport. Miss Marie Johnson has returned from her visit in Westmore. Richard Kendrick of Craf tsbury visited his brother, Dr. Kendrick, last week. , - Mr. Riemann is no better and it is. thought an operation will be neces sary. . . . ... ; . Cecil Pickel of Newport visited his brother, E. M. Pickel and family, on Sunday. Miss Muriel Bushaw spent the week-end with her mother in East Charleston. Mabel and Allison Bowen of Derby visited relatives and friends here part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Rice and daugh ter visited at Harry Bradford's in HollandgSunday. John Hancock of Glover visited at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ernest Worbbys, over Sunday. School exhibit at West Village hall Friday evening, Dec. 13. Program. No admission. Everybody come. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Kinne spent Nov. 28 with his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Crandall, in Brownington. Whilp workiner in the woods John- Laflam was hit oh the head by a fall ing limb. Several stitches were needed to close the wound. Mr. La- flam came home for a time. Jay and Paul Lyon have returned home from Coventry as their aunt, Mrs. Batchelder, is ill. Jay will live at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Frances Lyon, and Paul 'will live at Ed. Eastman's. Recent guests at E. H. Buck's were T. W. Buck of Culbertson, Mont., Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Buck and daughter, Ernia, of New York City, Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Buck and daughter, Ruth, of Newport, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Buck and daughter, Ethel7 of East Charleston. BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. . G. W. Collins, Pastor. , Morning service, 10.30. Bible school, noon. Union service in the evening at 7.30 at the Congregational church. . Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.30 o'clock. Come Sunday morning and hear the "Sunshiners" sing. CONG. CHURCH NOTES Pastor, Rev. W. C Johnson. Sunday morning worship, 10.30 Bible school at noon. . Union service at 7.30 o'clock. . The C. E. service Thursday eve ning, Dec. 19, is the regular mission ary meeting in the hands of the mis sionary committee, who will use an other chapter of the "Torch Bearers," as the topic for the meeting. The Mission Study "Clas3 held their first meeting with Mrs. Kinne Tues day evening of last week The church committee are making arrangements for a canvass Sunday afternoon of all the people who be long to the Congregational parish for subscriptions for thfe church work for the coming year. Church expens es have increased as well as all other things, consequently the budget call ed for is somewhat larger than usual. are ecneciallv ALL LINEN that could not be bought wholesale for less than the regular prices, for two days only, 75c ones are priced. ... ; .59c a pair U ; ' y: . " $1.25 ones are priced. .... . .79c aiair ALL LINEN HUCK CRASH - 2 pieces 18 inches wide; 75c regular, at.: . . .: 59c a yard : l piece 18 inches wide, 75c regular, at .59c a yard 1 piece 22 inches wide 85c regular, at. . . . . . . . . .69c a yard When you understand that All Linen Crashes have nearly doubled in price wholesale without these being marKed up you cart know that these are offered at very much less than-.it would be possible to replace them. CHRISTMAS JEWELRY the kind that you can'afford to buy when you are buying so manygifts and that gives' your friends such pleasure because it is pretty and gives such satisfactory wear. - ' 1 lot of 50c values will be offered at. ; . . . .29c 1 lot of 25cvalues will be offered atl .15c SIX STYLES OF LADIES' HIGH CUT BOOTS offered for 2 days only at V. ; . . . . T. . : ... . :. :$5.95 a pair ; and $9.00ja pair. There are Pearl Grey and Battleship Grey Kid Boots, Dark Grey Vamps with Cloth Tops, Brown Kid. and Ivory Kid With Cuban Heels and Black Vici Kid with Louis Heels. This is a chance :to buy High Grade Boots at the price" of the com mbn ones. " ''-. '. -; ; 1 ;-f : r'r, ' ' ' ; ' ' Don't expect these values only the two days they are ad vertised as no one -can afford to sell goods-for' longer at the prices we make for these weet-encl sales. -We can not send the shoes out on approval during the two days; i - Don't fail to find our special of Christmas goods: These tables will be kept loaded every day during the holiday sale. " : It would not be possible to show our Christmas, stock even if we had twice the floor space but it will be displayed in a way to make shopping convenient every article we offer has real HANDSOME CUT GLASS AND SEMI-CUT GLASS Priced so anyone can buy it at Christmas. Cut-glass Water Sets, 7 pieces, Grape Pattern ..... .$1.95 Cut-crlass Water Sets, Daisy Pattern . ..$2.25 Cut-glass Grape Juice Sets, handsome patterns. .... . . .$1.75 Cut-glass Candy Jars, half-pound ones, 75c, pound ones. .$1.25 - TIia pplehrated Heisev's Glass. Colonial Patterns, is very handsome and will wear twice expensive to buy. Mahogany Nut Bowls, 3-piece Sets. Priced at. . .$1.50, $2.95 Mahogany Candle Sticks with Colonial Candle, 50c complete Mahogany and White Trays, priced. . . . . 95c,. $1.25, $1.50 Mahogany Electric Lamps with Silk Shades. Priced $2.75 to $5.00 complete Hand-Colored Pictures, New England views. Neatly framed at. .59c, 95c, $1.50, $2.95 Sun Umbrellas for women. Wonderful line of color combinations. Umbrellas for men, priced $1.50 to $8.50 Umbrellas for Children, priced. , . .75c LEATHER GOODS, Sample line of manicure sets much under price the sep arate pieces would cost more than the whole sets in Handsome Leather Casesl Pocket Books of all sorts and kinds, priced from. . .25c to $5.00 There are manv uniaue small rjieces in Leather Goods that make good gifts and are just a HANDKERCHIEFS' All T.itipti -Plain or Initial and Embroidered. CreDe de Chine, and beautiful Lawn. A great advance in prices and we than would be possible for any rrfspnt rnsts. We have never than this season. Splendid values at T . 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c SILK STOCKINGS FOR MEN AND WOMEN There are no better makes than either of the lines we car ry, Gordon Dye, Holeproof and priced at less than any other 1 ji oetter present tnan a pair 01 CreDe de Chine. Batiste and Wash Satin, priced . . . 95c and up Crepe de Chine and Wash Satin expensive, but the ladies like them and you can be sure to please any lady friend if you send her Handsome Silk Under wear. '.'. There can be no Better Gift than Beacon Bath Robe Blankets. Comfortables, Handsome Plaid Bed Blankets or a pair of White, Tan or Grey Blankets. . There may be just as good blankets as the Beacon Blankets but there are none that look as good and there are none that are as good at the same prices. Buy Beacon Blankets and Get the Best Imported Japanese Baskets It is impossible to get them now, but we have some on hand and at old prices. Japanese Fancy China is almost as scarce but we have a splendid line and all marked less than would oe possible to sell for if bought at present." We also have Handsome French China as well as beautiful American. . PYREX BAKING GLASS Have you tried this wonderful, ware? We have carried it four years and have had only one complaint and that was the fault of the customer ,the glass broke on the. top of the stove with water in it. It is guaranteed against breaking in the oven. The food cooked in Pyrex and served in the same glass on the table not only looks good but tastes good. Books for Boys and Girls .35c Books for Grown-ups. .J 0 ............. . .59c MEWIPOIET rrood for Christmas GUEST TOWELS V value tables, one on each floor and easy for our customers and worth. as long as any other kind. Not little different. good many bought before the can give much better values who is obliged to buy at the shown a better or larcrer line Phoenix, and the last two are kinds that are as good. What r!'11 TT r i 1 3 ohk nose, amisoies maue ox Under Garments, just a little O 1. : and are Wonderful Bargains "ry;?'"C01XATC,S.'ANb HUDNUT'S TOILET GOODS are two of the best makes. Perf ume, Toilet Water,1 Talc, Soap, Cutex, .Week-End Packages, All make good Christmas Gifts. Fancy Turkish Bath Sets, Fancy Turkish Towels and Wash Cloths, Bath Towels at not : over one-half to twothirds the actual values because we have bought these goods by the hun dred dozen when they cost very much less than at present, our stock is worth at least twice what it cost us and we are giving our customers the benefit of the saving. Kimonas in Crepe, Silk and Satin, Bath Robes for Men, Women and "Children made from the famous Beacon Blan kets. It is hard to sell any other kind to customers who have used Beacon Blankets. There are no other. kinds that have the patterns and colorings to be found in Beacon Blankets. Boudoir Caps made of handsome materials. Chafing Dish Aprons and endless other styles of Aprons are always acceptable gifts; 4 Genuine French Kid Gloves Priced at same prices as a year ago . . .V. . ................. . $2.25, $2.50, $2.75 Silk Gloves are being very much used now because of the high er cost of Kid Gloves and are made of heavy silk for. winter wear. American Fabric Gloves; are also very satisfactory and there are all -prices from. 50c up Women's and Children's Cashmere Hose Priced at 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 a pair. The Infants' come black, tan, white, blue and pink, Ladies' in Black and White. All Cashmere Hose are very scarce this season but we have a very good Men's, Women's and Children's Lisle and Cotton Hose at a slight advance over prices a year ago, but they make the very best of Christmas Gifts, Wide Fancy Ribbons for very much less than the present values on account of extra large stocks we had on hand. Knitting Bags and Materials to Make Them We make Knitting Bags to Order, you can bags made to order. KNIT UNDERWEAR Because of the higher cost of silk and wool union suits, they are more than ever appreciated as Christmas Gifts. Splen did line of women's and children's in Cotton, Wool, or Silk and Wool Garments. ALL PURE LINEN DAMASKS AND NAPKINS There is no other as large stock of All Pure Linen in northern Vermont and at prices sale values. SUIT CASES While the Leather Bags scarce we still have a good line of all leather ones as well as the fibre and matting cases. Our stock of Trunks is not as large as it has been but we have some good values and Luggage is always thdught of as CJhristmas Gifts. Angora and Wool Scarf and Cap Sets at very much un der this season's prices. Men's Women's and Children's Wool Sweaters at reduced prices to advanced to several-times the large a stock and are giving saving. Fancy Silk and Fancy Yarn Sweaters -that are so much wanted at present are also here all at reasonable prices. Don't forget that we are closing out our Fleisher's Skein Yarns. 35c Skeins Germantown at 29c. 30c Skeins Floss at 25c. The only reason for this is because we have both skeins and balls and don't want to carry both styles. v WHITE Separate pieces but bought so it can be matched up so you can buy new pieces each year to complete Dressing Sets that are such a delight, to any lady. Fancy Barettes, Combs and Hair Ornaments. These are only a few of the articles that we have to sug gest for Christmas Gifts. Our store is filled, way beyond the space we have and we can mention only a few of the very acceptable gift articles. If you cannot visit the store let our mail order department do your shopping for you. The most careful attention will be given your orders and all goods are sent postpaid. If you do not send money with order it will be sent C. O. D. and we do not pay the ten cents extra charge'fcr this. ALL READY TO WEAR COATS, SUITS, DRESSES AND SKIRTS AT REDUCED PRICES Coats at $15.00, $17.50, $25.00, $29.00, $35.00, $39.00, $49.00 that have been priced from $20.00 to $85.00 and they are selling very fast. Last week was our largest coat week. If you want one of the best values, don't wait. - Ladies' Suits at $22.50, $25.00, $35.00, $39.00, $49.00 that have been $32.50 to $75.00. While the suits are not selling quite as fast as the coats, they are going at the Extremely Low Prices. This year on account of the epidemic the values are not only greater but they have been given earlier than usual. FURS ALWAYS MAKE ELEGANT CHRISTMAS GIFTS Our stock is not priced anywhere near this year's prices because the styles do not change as on the Ready-to-Wear Garments and we bought extra stock a year ago when .we felt there was to be a big increase in prices. We have Natural Mink Muffs at not over half the actual values. Black Lynx and Natural Raccoon. and Natural Skunk Sets at Splendid Values. Everyone has the Christmas Spirit this year and the buying not only began earlier than before but the sales are much big ger than for several years. Do your shopping as early as pos sible as the rush will be greater than ever before at the last end. line. Christmas work, all priced at select the material and have that are all under the whole AID BAGS ana Cases have become very close. While these goods have old prices we have carried too our customers the benefit of the IVORY