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TRUC Y A A Newspaper Covering the Entire Northrast Quarter of Vermont State Every Working Day. -fi 1 "W T Ti 1 1 HT Vk T jTÌ WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday. H V H U rVfl -ir ' . fi A -, H AND THE NEWPORT RECORD ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT, MONDAY, N0VEMBER 24, 1919 VOLUME IV NU1V1BER 128 PRICE TWO CENTS NEWPORT LINE THE A TC . n FTV lk T R fi . B8:J N I VX y ,j m -L. M- -e -sa 1 $3,000 LOSS , FROMFIRES IN NEWPORT Livcly Sunday for Firc Fighters and Citizcns Who llampcr Work of Fircmcn For the f.rat timo in the history of the city, Newport was vlsitod by three fires in the past 21 houis ali of which did considerale damage and kept the li ic fighting force "on the jump eontinuously. Hundieds " of people were attracted to the fi ics and greatly ìnterfered with the work of the iiremen. The sam total damalo to property was elose to $.'i,000. The first lire broke out late Sntur day afternoon in the basenient of the French bakery on Central Street and was caused by a del'ective oven. The brick walls of the stove fcll in and the flaines spread rapidly up through the partition into Mosher's Shoe lie pairing Shop and on upward to the Hoors above. Only the centrai fi re upparatus was eallcd out on this alarm and the men had the fiie well under control within an houi 1 fW. I II. 1 . . Stili Night Black Ri ver Floating Icc- Distant revelry, Twinkling. lights. Moving Forms. Muffled oars. Surprise attack. Ilessians fall. Trenton captured. And just as Washington secured his pilot who accomplished that impossi ble crossing, so too, can you ob tain the man for your special work thru an Ad in The Calcdon-ian-Record Classinoti Column. Boston & Maine Will Boost Frcight Ralcs BOSTON, Nov. 21 Bcginning December 31, the day before which the railroads of the country will re- GOLDEN . WEDD1NG ANMVUKdAKI Mr. and .' V R. C. Hall Ha ve a FiK Party on Sunday STRUCK .BY Was Walking on R. R. Track When Traili Roundcd Curve Badly Iluit 4-1-., a niMimfn Annoimi t fmirvllf t,..( ', M ,.;, guests at the dinner were JUIie, 111 ili JUrtll J ci IMI IH 1 Mr. and Mrs. Riley C. Hall of 4C Ce.ilral street celebrated their golden wedding Sunday at the home of their son, Albertus S. Hall on Valley St. It was strietly a family party and 17 of the immediate relative sat down to a splenditi chicken dinner, served with ali the fixings. Besides the happy couplc there were present ali of their descendants. These were thier two sons, Albertus1 S. Hall and Birney L. Hall, the wives of both the brothers, the two daughters of Bir ney L. Hall, Mrs. Lambert Ward and Erva Hall, Mr. Ward, the two chil dren of Albertus S. Hall, Mrs. Walter Elliott, and Charles Hall, Walter El liott. Vauna, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Ward, made the fourth generation and the other Mrs. Delia l their arrivai o;i the scene. The fu e proved rather stubborn, however, and it was necessary for the hren.en to use their axes quite frecly in ordcr to locate the scatterei! blazes The lire was discovered by a pas-ser-by who van up into the eco.)d floor where Steve Hilliker, owner of the bakery, lives. He caught up the youngest child, Kenneth, aged 1 yeur and rushed down into the bakery with him, where Mrs. HìIIìkci- was engaged in wrapping bread. The other hildren," Ronald, age ! !), Al ton, aged (i and John, aged who had been alone in the ho'ise playing ìushed dowa the stairs after the passer-by. Joseph Boivan. andarrily who residc on the third floor, were notified and escaped to the st ect un hurt. The blaze dici not reaih the upper floors at ali. A soon as the lira starteli, My ron Clnpper, an employe of the New port Electric Company, remow'l the four meters in the building bit: rc p'aced them as soon as the clanger was over. Mr. Hilliker was out on bis route with the team when the blaze began and receivad ipiite a shock when he returned. Voad will be increased 25 per cent. The new ìates as worked out bv the after i interstate commerce commission havo bec:i received by the public service commission. The 25 per cent in crease was allowed to the road in Aprii of 1918, but bc-cause of the complexities'arising computing rates in the various elasscs of goods car ried by the road it has not been pos sible to put them into effect before this. ) More Enlistments in Uncle Sam's Army (Continued on Page Three) The following named men hav en listcd in the United States army at the rceruiting station at 41 Railroad street, Street, St. Johnsbury: Stanley T. Gates of Mclndoes Falls, John A. Gates and Alfred Peakc, bolli of ! St. Johnsbury. Mr. Gates selected the Motor Transportation Corps. Ile foi merly served with the lOlst Ma chine Gun Battalion, 2Gth Division, and saw much action overscas. The two St. Johnsbury boys selected the Signal Corps, a brandi that ofTers young men splenditi opportunities. Ali three left Moiday morning for Fort Slocum, N. Y, where they will reccive their preliminary training be fore being assigned to their perman ent station. Wilbur W. Fair. Mr. Hall was born in Sheffield 71 years ago where he lived for some til) years, running a small sawmill there and carryi:ig on a fami. He came here about 12 years ago and lived until two years ago with bis son, Birney L. Hall. For the past two years Mr. and Mrs. Hall bave lived at 4f Central street and hé is employed at the scale works. Mrs. Hall is the daughter of Rcv. Robert Barton and was born in Starksboro 68 years ago. They were married at Glover, Nov. 2H, 18(i!) l.y KeVjJsT. M Scott. Both are in excel leni health and youthful in spirit and dispositlon. Mi. and, Mrs. Hall received gift of gold piecès from their children and other gifts from friends and wfcrc heartily congratulated upon reaching this notable anniversary. ST. jÓlTrTSBUR Y TÒC ALS Mrs. J. M. Gibson of ; Mclndoes Falls had a slight pperation at the home of her brother, Alexander Dun nett, Saturday but was aìije to return to her home Sunday. Napoleon Descoteaux has been vis-r iting his mother, Mrs. Marie Desco teaux, and was called back to his home in Providence, R. 1., Monday oa account of the illness of his wife and daughter. The VICTQRY CRAWFORD There is a rpomy coal-heated oven, two-gas heated ovens, and a gas broiler. This is the only rango with three baking ovens and a broiler. The coal-heated oven is 18 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and 12 inches high. It is a square-sided oven, largo enough for the ordinary requrements of any family. The gas-heated ovens, above the main body of the range, are each 18 inches wide, 1G inches deep. The left oven is 12 inches high and the right oven 9 inches high a good pastry oven. Any of the three ovens may be used as a warming closct. The gas oven doors have giass panels. Something to Interest Everybody In burning coal about 70 to 80 per cent of the beat is lost by allowing the gas to escape. The Brockton Heat & Combuslion Controller will savo you one-third of your coal. No sifting ashes. They work on any Steam Boiler, Hot Water System, Hot Air Furnaccs, Parlor Hcaters and Kitchen Ranges. These Controllers are guaranteed to give satisfaction if you follow directions. Cali in and lct us explain the many advantages they have. No heating plant is complete without one. VVhat the Walker & Pratt Manufacturing Company say about The Victory Heater "Some time ago we wrote we had so many Orders for Victory Crawford that we would not be able to ship promptly and cautioned you against selling ranges for immediate shipment. "We are now making these ranges very fast and have been able to supply ali of our dealers with 'first samples, and in some cases with additional ranges, and are pleased to say that we are now in a position to accept orders for shipment of this range on comparatively short noticc." The STANLEY TORNITURE COMPANY UNDERTAKING St. Johnsbury :::::: : : : Vermont Tel. 418-M 418-X , ISl ili J. li Jl Giawford 11 IjS TlfisSjMwSSSy'ii l) L. M. Downey, 40 years old, of Newport, was struck by the "Air Line" train that left Newport at 1 o'clock this afternoon. The traili was stoppod and the i.ijured man brought to St. Johnsbury where he arrived in the care of Dr. Longe of Newport and was rushed to the Brightlook hospital. The man was terribly injurod and hw condition is criticai. Mr. Downey was walkiiig south on the rajlroad tracks in the Canadian Pacific yards near the Prouty-Mil-ler works in Newport when the traii rounded a curve dose upon him. Downey appeared confused and in stead of jumping to one side tui ned about to face the train. He is ham pered in getting out of the way by a lame log. , When he sought to jump to one side the rylinder of the big locomo tive struck him. He was dragged 40 feet and it was reported his right lsg was severed near the hip. The cn gineer of the train had blown bis whistle when he saw the man on the tracks and stopped his train as quickly as possible. The injurcd man was put aboard the baggage car. Ile was attenrled by Drs. B. I). Longo and J. F. Blan chard. They gave him first aid treatment and Dr. Longe continued òn the train to St. Johnsbury. LATE BULLETINS . (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 The American government'x sharp note deniapding tiie immediate release of Consul Jenkins was considered at a special session of the Mexican cabi net Friday at -which the governor of Puebla was present. Advices today to the state department did not dis close what action was taken. ( By the Associated Fress) DUBLIN, Nov. 24 Officiai noticc was given Sunday that no more pris oners will be liberateti conditionally or unconditionally ; for the number striking and hunger strikers must themselves be responsible for the consequences of their nets. The no tice was regarded seriously in Irish politicai circles and it is anticipateli that deaths nmong the prisoners will follow. Ye St Johnsbury House Wclcomcth Its Patrons to , " Ye Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Dinner Served hot at 12 o'clock noon 1 TIIURSDAY $1.50 Per Piate (Ey Associated Pressi' BUFFALO, Nov. 21 Bill Carlisle, the escaped convict bandii, is head ing cast accordine to a despatch to the News from Erio, Pennsylvania, where he is said lo have been last night. Carlisle followcd bis usuai spectacular methods by calling at a newspaper oflice and leaving a note announcing he had just dropped in to get something to eat adasking how the seareh was coming on. Tiie note was found in a mail box. Captain Wolff in charge of tlie New York Central Detective forco between Cleveland and Buffalo took no chance on the note being r Jioux and notified ali detectives to be on the alert. (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. 21 The withdrawal of American troops from Coblcnx was not considered in American Peace Conference Circles as neces sary in consequt nce of the iatture of the United States Sonate to ratify the German tveaty. It is contendod that the United States is stili one of allies and associateli powers and a postponenient of linai action on the treaty does not changc its relation to either the associateli powers or to Geiniany. (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Nov. 21 Industriai plants ali over the middle west con tinued to dose today on account of the coal shortagc eaused by the strike. Fuel suppiles to public Utilities were cuilailed further and the regional coal conimittees advised iudividuals to savo . coal. The nation-wide coal strike entered its twenty-fourth day. The only; largo producing centro re portine an improvement was West Virginia, j " (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, . Nov. '21 The coal operatore a:Hl niinevs markeil timo. today while awaiting Fuel Ad-ministiatoi- Gal f.eld's decisioii as to what portion of any wage should be passed ,'on to the public. litiasi ilSiiuilÉI Good, well fìtting shirts are something more than just cloth sewed together. Our shirts have shaped and tailored neckbands they fit smoothly and comfortably. The leeves are set in exactly right they hang properly and we give you the right length. The bodics are cut full and large more comfort. Silk madras and pcrcale in the new pattern $2.00 to $7.00. Underwear, pajamas and socks right in every detail. Co-operative Shoes for men. Queen quality Shoes for vo men. 1 ASSELIN BROS. The O Spot CLOTHING and SHOES A NY time is a good time to open a Checking Account in this bank. NOW is the BEST time. The First MiomBank 35MA1N STREET ST JOHNSBURY, VT. MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Wildest Rumors in Circulation Regarding Future of Government (By. Associated Press) Despatches from Rome announce rumors of the H'ildest character regarding the possibili ty of a serious crisis in Italy, involving not only the cabinet, but also the reigning house of Italy as December 1 approaches, the day that Parliament opcns. Plans for uprising in various parts of Italy, especially in some of the northern manufacturin.g towns along the Adiiatic, have been found on per sons recently arrested. Premier Nitti has succeeded in checking the intrigues, and a disapprovai of D'An- nunizo s adventures seem Equal Suffrage Club Meets Friday Night with press and public. According to Epocha, a foieign minister, without a portfolio has been named to succeed Nitti.. At the Equal Suffrago Club meet ing Friday evening Miss Celia Hig gins sang two selections which were inereasing i vel.y enjoyed by ali. Miss Ilig- Late News Bulletin (By Associated Press) HALIFAX, Nov. 21 The Princc of Wales arrived at 8 o'clock this mnrrìincr on the Cruiser Renown. gins has a pleasing voice and has just returned from four weeks of training in Boston. Slie was accompanied by Miss Elsie Wild of Barnet. In the absence of Mrs. D. C. Jones of Waterbury, Mrs. Alvin W. Flint, in spoaking of the budget system, made helpful suggestions as to how one would make one's income not only provide for one's neetls, but also furnish a savings account. Methods answered by us upon ali oc casions. We strive to please, and sludy to give rhò public the best there is in us. Investigate and finii out. fra1! SÀRGENT'S DANCING CARNIVAL Every Monday Evening AT " LECLERC'S HALL , . From 8.30 to 12,00 Ali the Latest Music by SARGENT BROTHERS "DIZZY 4" Admission including Tax Gents .rrc . Ladies lOc ''NliIIÌiiilSiÌB .ì.-.v. Il pcrliM't, imiloi in, sood for a quarter ct'iiliiiy of exposuri. i' ' , '.;;,'- Limi 4 inclirs lo li- wiathcr. Japroid Shintjles cover your S ( i v-v H rool .i deep anl insui'f a wrvino you had noi lliouifht pos- fevìv.' Ì. from any MhinslK roof. lieing oovered with slato, B 9 I iinoid .ShliiKlis protect ymr roof aKaiiiHt firn and cut S-c'". ' B ':::i;.iwiHmilpa. Al $8.00 por sipiare they aro the i KUiiCLJB uuuucti-v.uBgioi; vui y. - M"B BYCaldbcck-Cosgrovc St. Johnsbury, Vermont Fur Lssiod Ouerceols A CHALLENGE TO TIME AND COLD Most men like to feci that they are going to be able to own a Fur-lined Coat. A sood many years when they buy a new one. Sometimes they can and sometimes they can't That depends a whole lot on quality. ; ? We'rc selling the sanie giade Coats we have sold for years, purchased under the best conditions be fore the advance in March, 1919, and sold at a uni form moderate price with our usuai guarantee. S11Q to NORTH WINDOW