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PAGE FIVE CLAIMS WEST BRANCH OFC. V. R. R. CAN BE OPERATED AT PROFIT THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS AND TIMES: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1928.

Chapter, O. and friends. In cluding Morrlsvlle and Hyde Park members. Prize winners were Mrs. Hallie O.

Page of Hyde Park and Miss Mary Moody of Morrlsvllle. Refresh Suggests Corpn. Take Over W. River Branch of C. V.

Road ments were served. A high wind during the forenoon. ing the district meeting at Hardwlck, Thursday, were accompanied home by Mrs. Floy Mooney of St. Albans, department chaplain, who attended the mid-month meeting of the H.

H. Smith Corps, as official Inspector of the ritual work of the Corps. The meeting was followed by a supper. The birthdays In September of members were celebrated. The birthday table was decorated with a beautiful birthday cake with lighted candles and the birthday guests were the president, Mrs.

Mary Sweet, Mrs. Du-sle Boardman, Mrs. Eva Cochran and Thursday, on Mt. Mansfield, threaten Mrs. dwina Harris.

Other guests at the table were the visiting inspector, Mrs. Mooney; Mrj Addle Foster and Mrs. Emma Barrows. Mrs. Mooney was the guest of Mrs.

Sweet while In StDwe. and Mrs. T. Alden Straw, who hare visited Mr. Straw's mother, Mrs.

Emma Straw, and family left Friday on their return by way of Montreal and Chicago to Aurora, 111., where Mr. Straw Is manager of a Grant store. Miss Vivian Campbell has been confined to her bed this week by intestinal grip. MONTPELIER Montpelier Branch A. A.

U. W. Entertained In Barre Knights of Columbus Elect OfficersCounty Court Notes Items of City News ed to unroof the cottage. The mid dle guy securing the roof became BARRE Kennedy-Emerson Wedding' Richardson-Taylor Break In Orange Water Main Accidents Miss Ardelia Harrington Celebrates 95th BirthdayThree Civil War Veterans Have Anniversaries This Month Oldest Resident 97 loosened, aHowing the roof to rise with the wind, but the trouble was remedied with no damage done. The delegation of members of the H.

H. Smith Corps. W. R. attend (Rprrtal In the Trre Yr) BRATTLEBORO, Sept.

21. After completing today an Inspection of the West River branch of the Central Vermont railroad, which has not been In operation since the November Hood. Oeorge M. Thompson of Wakefield. a widely known engineer, said the road could be operated at a profit council rooms, similar to those held during the last winter.

Jury Verdict of $25 The Jury In the Washington county Misa Maxlne Helm Emerson was crepe. She wore a hat to match and Mrs. Henry H. Jackson of Barre entertained the Montpelier branch of the American Association of University Women at her home, yesterday evening. 20 members motoring over from this city.

Miss Edith Blan-chard. the president, was In the chair for the opening meeting of the season and Mrs. C. H. Dempsey served and suggested the formation of an Independent corporation to take It over.

The Central Vermont road has Insisted for years that the branch, which runs from Brattleboro through the West River valy to South Londonderry, was being operated at a heavy loss, and it has made no move carried a bridal bouquet. Miss Del-phlne Colby, her attendant, wore a marron glace dress and hat to match and carried a banquet of pink carnation. Mrs. Kennedy is a graduate married at 4:30 o'clock. Thursday, to William Davis Kennedy, at the Presbyterian manw.

The Rev. PeTley C. Grant officiated and tha single ring eervlce used. The brlde'a gown mas of peach-colored canton court, which has been hearing the case of Mary Rafus of Northfleld against D. K.

Daley of HartUnd. who sued for $2,500 for damages in an automobile accident, reported a verdict of $250 for the plalntiflff Thursday afternoon. Oelsie Monti of North-field was attorney for the plaintiff and Loren R. Pierce of Woodstock for toward reconstructing It since the as the temporary secretary in the ab of Spaulding High school In the class sence or miss canema Bowers. A of 1925 and has been emrjloved dur- flood.

lng the past three years In the H. S. 1 Engineer Oeorge W. Abbott of Bos report was Riven by the treasurer, Mrs. R.

F. Bliss, of the work of the the defendant. The case or tivira Parks insurance office. Mr. Ken past year for the Flanagan school (Acebo against Josef a Gomez is now In Moretown and report was made on trial.

Marcel Conway of Barre for the nlflintiff and C. O. Granal Of nedy is a native of Broxburn, Scotland. He attended school In this city and, at the present time. Is employed as a steam fitter by James McLeod.

ton recently asked Mr. Thompson to inspect the road, and the latter stated today that Mr. Abbott's figures were accurate. They are much less than the Central Vermont estimate. Mr.

Thompson srys 100 million feet of lumber would be shipped out of the West Fiver valley In the next few years If railroad facilities were provided. that a note had been sent to Mrs. Calvin Coolidge on the special train that toured Vermont. Thursday, extending to her the greetings of the branch. The program was given by Mis.

Herbert Y. McMullen, who spoke of the organized movement among women for the ratification by the THOUSANDS OF WIVES USE IT AND KNOW IT'S GOOD 13 Funeral services I of the Kellogg peace pact. A Berella. of Bethel Barre for the defendant. Bus Runs Into Auto The bus lor Barre that leaves here at 7:30 p.

m. ran into a parked automobile Thursday evening after rounding the corner of State state into Main and drove it up on the sidewalk. The machine, owned by Raymond Page of Plainfleld. parked in front of the Strand theatre, has the rear mudguards bent. Personal Jack Adams has gone to Boston to continue his studies at Boston University.

Funeral G. Erwin Today The funeral of George Erwin of After a brief honeymoon to different parts of Canada, they will return to this city and will make their home at 83 Hill street. Richardson-Taylor Mrs. Hattle A. Taylor was married to Aron Richardson at the home of the Rev.

F. L. Ooodspeed, at 6:30 o'clock. Thursday evening. Miss Hazel Taylor of Plattsburg.

N. and Bert Taylor of Montpelier, daughter and son of the bride, attended them. Mrs. Richardson was becomingly gowned in a russet brown crepe satin dress and wore a hat to match. Her bouquet was of sweet peas and carna- social nour was enjoyea, wun new teacher members present, and refreshments were served by the hostess in the dining room, buffet style.

Knights of Columbus At the regular meeting of the local council of the Knights of Columbus, held Thursday evening, the annual will be held in Bethel on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Funeral of Miss Edna L. Beard Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, for Miss Edna L. Beard, of Orange, the first woman member of the Vermont Senate and prominent in her town. The services were at her home.

This was one of the largest attended funerals in that town for a long time. The Rev. Ames Lord of the Orange Conererational Church officiated and i election of officers took place and the following are to serve for(the en-j suing year: Grand Knight. Robert E. Lyons; Deputy Grand Knight.

Peter Uon3. The bridesmaid wore a black saVn gown trimmed with black Spanish lace and a hat to match. The Somerville, is to be held at the church in Waitsfleld at 2 o'clock this afternoon with Masonic sen-Ices. Takes First Solo Flight I couple left Immediately for a short their interment was hi the Orange ceme honeymoon. They will make Giuliani; Chancellor.

Dr. F. E. Mooney; Recorder. R.

L. Chisholm: Warden. B. O. McGuire; Advocate.

Oeorge E. Glngras: treasurer, Heaton B. Lyons; Inside Guard, Leon Denis; home at 294 North Main street. Washes Clothes, removes Mildew, Iron Rust, Ink, Grease and Friut Stains. Never known to harm the finest fabrics.

For sale by BURLINGTON C. A. Barber, F. J. Parlzo, F.

Howes Ray Shipman, A. Bonvoulolr, F. R. Edwards, L. Cclodny, L.

Millstone, F. Lunt, J. E. Mooncy, A. Labounty.

Martelle Lava Hey, Lapldow's Market. Mclavcn Market Creamery, UINOOSKI Quality Mfit Bhop. Philip A. Monaron. Epttfin At Mrlnlck, Wlnooskl Csr Store.

Emery Denis of this city, formerly employed by J. Leo Johnson, who has tery. The bearers were Theron Lord, Robert Andrews. Fred Curtis and Oeorge Cate. Two selections "Nearer, Still Nearer." and "In the Garden- been studyino- with the Vermont Air i Death of Mrs.

A. Ojetti Mrs. Angelo OJcttl. a former resl-; dent of this city, died Thursday eve-tnlnir about 11 in Bethel, after Outside Guard, D. P.

Oligney; trus- ways Company at Newport, has taken his first solo flight, which is per M. J. Whitcomb tees, John H. Cowdey, I. C.

stone, Spaulding. The John F. Mahoney; delegates to State were sung by Mrs. and Mrs. Walter mitted only after ten hours of flying with a nilot.

He is to be at the having been In ill health during the Grange gave their ritual service at convention. Rcbert E. Lyons and D. past two months. She recently un push iwu uuiiiiia.

I orave derwent an operation, from which she Break In Orange Water Main school next week for further instruction, Miss Betsy Johnson of Laconia, is visiting Mrs. Harry C. Shurt- leff. F. McGovem; alternate delegates, J.

Murtagh, J. P. Galleher; Chaplain, the Rev. W. P.

Crosby. There was a large and enthusiastic attendance at the meeting, which was followed by a smoker. Plans were made to hold a dance and card party on October 12, Columbus Day, in the never fully recovered. Anunsciatta i (Berlni) OJettl was born in Schig-! nana. Italy, on August 26, 1893, the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John Berlnl. She came to this city about A son was born at a hospital in Boston Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Wlnooskl Pari Store.

A. J. Lriage, Joseph Blakely of this city. 17 years ago with her parents, in 1912, she was married to Angelo OJettl. Three weeks ago.

the family If vou had A. N. Duprie. A Parlzo. Berman.

Manseau, Ray. Dial love Community Club, H. L. Mollet. A.

beaautels, John Bennett, Stanley Bank. Frnut Mongron "onrher, Bfone. Draauteli. A large piece of stone, which accidentally rolled off a truck that was doing fill work on the East Barre read, rolled down the embankment and struck an exposed portion of the pipe. Pressure at the water office, here, at once dropped 20 pounds Thursday afternoon.

A night shift was put on at 5 o'clock by Supt. T. W. Dix and the work was completed about 10 o'clock. A nine-foot section of the main had to be repaired.

Fractures Right Leg While Alfred Cayia of Graniteville was employed at the Rock of Ages auarry on Thursday, he suffered a fractured right leg. Mr. Cayia was I moved to Bethel. She Is survived in her family by her husband; her father: twj children. Angelina, aged i 14, and Ugo, aged 12; also by two brothers, John, and Joseph Berinl.

of this city; and a sister. Mrs. G. of Thomas Edison and praises highly WATERBURY CENTER the work he has done in the field of science. She is a firm believer in wo- stcrk Shower of Fer-man suffrage and told of taking part, years ago, in a torchlight pa- i sonal Interest rade for President Abraham Lincoln.

a stork shower was given Wednes- She voted for the first time in her day afternoon, at the home of Mrs. It. J. Mrrcure. P.

T. Nlquette. nie lor rresiaent caivin ooonage ana -preA LeDDer. for Mrs. Richard Towne.

under the direction of Mrs. Lepper is a Republican. She is able to take care of the rooms of her brother and I herself and does a great deal of read- i splitting a block of granite and when lng with the aid of glasses, and a lit visited New York's I9O6 auto show it brDke apart, one section fell over tie sewing. Miss Harrington's brother, and struck his leg a glancing blow. Nathan Harrington, mill be 90 years He was brushed up against another of age on next Thursday, September stone and pinned just enough to frac- 27.

ture his leg. Dr. G. L. T.

Hayes was Brother Will Be 90 Thursday Mr. Harrington was born In South Barre. at what is known as the old tavern in the village, on September 27, 1838. He was a farmer and when the Civil War broke out, he enlisted and summoned and administered first aid to the man. He was later taken to the Barre City Hospital for further treatment.

Child Suffers Broken Right Arm and Mro. Jess Robblns. After a social hour, with ladies present, a large basket of stork gifts were presented to Mrs. Towne, to which she pleasingly responded. Refreshments were served.

Miss Eva Alden of Wa-terbury was present. Walter Hanson of Worcester. formerly of this place, called on friends here. Thursday. Mrs.

Stella Noyes was in Washington. Thursday, to attend the funeral of her friend. Miss Edna L. Beard. Midon Lucia has recovered lrom his recent illness.

Mrs. Nellie Murray has been entertaining friends from Boston. On their return, they will be accompanied by Mrs. Katie Dreslaln. George Dow Is still suffering from NOTICE E.

N. Good sell Now Offers 24 Hour Ferry Service on Rouses Point Ferry and New Time Schedule on Port Douglass Ferry A new cable ferry bridges the Lake from Alburg to Rouses Point, giving the traveling public a 24-hour service. This ferry has the largest 24-hour capacity of any ferry on the lake, and has the lowest return rate $2.00, which Includes car. driver and all passengers, this Is as low as the one way rate on other ferries when you have four or more In your car. The route from Burlington is through the Islonds and is marked U.

S. 2 to ferry dock at Alburg. NOTE It la not necessary report to TJ. S. or Canadian customs when going to Meridian or Mar.ior Hotels at Champlain.

N. when going via. Rouses Point ferry. Ten trips out of Burlington Pally on the Port Douglass Ferry, as follows: While Vail Freeman, aged 12. was was mustered Into the service at Camp playin? on the top cf a box on Thurs-1 Advance, Va.

He fought for three years day afternoon, he tipped the box in in the war and was engaged in 17 dif-some unknown way and fell and ferent battles. During the course of his broke his right arm. He was taken service, he was struck in the arm by to the City Hospital at once and the bone was set The child Is the son southern rifle ball, which did not prove serious. He was married to cf Mr. and Mrs Walter Freeman of i Mrs.

Margaret Mahill Harrington. one infected hand at the home of his sister, Mrs. Veva Anderson. Leave Burlington Dally Standard Time Leave Port Douglass George Houston and family, who 12 Cedar street. Celebrates 95th Birthday Miss Ardelia Harrington of South Barre observed her 95th birthday anniversary, yesterday.

Miss Harrington was born in South Barre on Septem 2:00 8:00 A. M. 12:45 P. M. 7:00 A.

M. have been staying at V. A. Dilling ham's in Moretown. have returned who died in 1892.

The elderly man wl 1 cast a vote this year at the polls fcr Herbert Hoover, but he explained that he had nothing against Al Smith and expected that he would carry the larger cities. Mr. Harrington has been very interested in the talks over the radio during the past week by the presidential candidates and by David Lawrence. He cast his M. M.

M. M. M. home. 3:30 5:00 6:15 7:15 9:15 A.

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5:00 P. M. 6:15 P. M. :00 A.

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11:30 A. M. ber 21. 1833. the daughter of the late Samuel and Rebecca Harrington.

Prac- i tically all of her lite was passed In WATERBURY -you would have seen the first authoritative lubrication chart for motor cars. 1 In 1905 the Vacuum Oil Company began a thorough scientific study of the lubricating needs of different types of automobile engines. The Gargoyle Mobiloii Chart of Recommendations was the result. It was first made public at the New York Automobile Show in 1906. Today the Mobiloii Chart guides motorists in all quarters of the globe to the correct lubrication of their cars.

17 is the only Chart to be approved by 182 makers of automobiles and motor trucks. You can buy Gargoyle Mobiloii from most dealers who' are not controlled by gasoline refiners. The' Gargoyle Mobiloii sign is a mark of the independent dealer. This dealer has the Mobiloii Chart. You are always sure with that place.

Miss Harrington enjoys Parent-Teacher Association Meet- Sundays and Holidays Only. Rates, antes any sire. $1.50 Parsengers 50 cents each. Our return rate on this ferry Is which includes rr. driver and passengers, good to return on this or th Rouses Point ferry any time during this year.

1 first presidential ballet for Abraham Lir.ccln when he tres up for re-elec-I tion. Mr. Harrington reads and plays health, but Is unable to get arcund a great deal because of injured ankles. She is a great admirer Ladies' Union Personal Items The Waterbury Parent-Teacher As sociation held their regular meeting Tuesday evening- in the high school. 1 this being the first meeting this year.

It was opened by an address of wel come to the teachers by the presl ,11 1 dent. Mrs. L. J. Garvey.

After a short business session, the program was in charge of Col. George Carpenter, who introduced Hon. Mason Stone of Montpelier, who gave an Interesting talk on travels and wild animals. There are already 255 mem cnbbage. Another CiTil War Vet.

89 Charles C. Varney, who passed his 89th milestone on Thursday, was born In Northfield, N. September 20. 1839. the son of Dud'ey and Betsy Osgood Varney.

When he was Just a year old his parents moved to Marshfield. where they resided for about five years, when they moved to this city. In his earlier life he followed the trade of a carpenter and cabinet maker. He, like Mr. Harrington, enlisted in the Civil War and on August 20, 1862, was mustered into the service at Brattleboro.

The only battle Mr. Vamey saw was the battle of Oettvsburg. He married Hulda Lawrence Vamey. who died about 14 years ago, and has one daughter. Mrs.

Josie Hoffman, with whom he makes his home. His chief diversion In his advanced years Is walking and he thinks Ltt'e of traveling two or three miles during the day. He you instantly see Your Dollar buys infinitely wwr with CHRYSLER The World's Quality Oil bers and it is hoped that many more will join. The monument on the school lawn has been cleaned, the work being done through the Parent-Teacher Association, and adds a great deal to the beauty of the school grounds. Margaret, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. L. A. Lever of Wlnooskl street, was taken Thursday to the DeGoesbrland HosDital and was operated upon yesterday for appendicitis. She is resting as comfortably as can be expected.

The Ladies' Union of the Congregational Church will meet next Tuesdav with Mrs. V. L. Perkins. Mrs.

A. H. Smith and Mrs. W. B.

Clark, hostesses. Mrs. P. J. Grace.

Miss Belle Randall, Mrs. A. G. Wheeler and Mrs. H.

L. Bingham were In Burlington Thursday. Mobi talks most pleasingly of the changes and growth of the city and can re-' member the time when there were so few peonle in the city that he knew them all by their first names. He. rlke Mr.

Harrington, remembered when 300 voters was a large number to get out In Barre. Still Another to Be 88 Next Week Another of the city's older resi dents who celebrates his birthday in 50 STOWE Norwich Professor to Speak at Community Church, Sunday News Notes Prof. C. U. Woodbury, of Norwich University, will speak at the Stowe Community Church at 10:45 o'clock Sunday morning, in the absence of the pastor, who is away on his annual vacation.

The 4-H Club will meet with the leader. Mrs. Ernest C. Scrlbner, at 2 o'clock, this afternoon. The Stowe town Republican committee has warned the Republicans iHRYSLER, makes it plain, even to a quart; from bulk.

(Except and "BB" which are 35 a quart.) When the dealer sells a quirt of Gargoyle Mobiloii for less thin 3tyf he does not make his fair reasonable profit. Lower prices often accompany September is John E. Rorlns of 165 Washington street, who will be 88 next week and who was also a Civil War veteran. Mr. Harrington's and Mr.

chief regret is the passing of old comrades and the dissolution of the crganiration of veterans, to which they once belonged. Oldest Resident, 97. lias Candy Shop Mrs. E. S.

Parker of 56 Spaulding street is Barre's oldest resident, now going on her 97th year. For diversion she keeps a little candy stcre In the home of her son, Sherman Parker. of stowe to meet in caucus at 7:30 D. where the children and neighborhood m.f September 29, to nominate seven They are more dashing in every big and little detail of performance. They are richer than anything in their class ever has been longer, roomier bodies with equipment and metal-ware of exclusive Chrysler pattern.

Ia short, from every angle, they point for comparison with cars far, far above them in price cars costing hundreds, yes, even a thousand dollars more. New Chrysler "6 5" Prices Bmtimeu Cttpt, $1040; Rtmditer u-itb rumbl ttmt), $106); 3 Touring A-dr alike do the trading. candidates for Justices of the peace; the eye, that the price of a Chrysler buys infinitely more than it could elsewhere. This was never more brilliantly exemplified than in these exquisite cars -the new Chrysler M75" and the "65." They are more emphatically stamped with smartness and style. New Chrysler "73" Prices Rtymt SnUm, ij5; pitengtr Cpt (with rumbl trmt), 111 IV Rosier (with rvmblt to effect a party organization for the ensuing tws years and to do other business.

The members of the town VACUUM OIL COMPANY Specialists in the manufacture of high-grade lubricating oils for all types of machinery committee are A. A. Pike. J. B.

Mc Klnley and Mrs. Annie Harris. When the car needs new pistons, th owner should make certain that the cylinder block should not be re-bored. Sometimes, it does not. but often It does.

In the latter case. If the job Is not done, the oil pumping that one would get rid of may become worse. Miss Allen entertained four tables at bridge at "Seven Springs." Thursday afternoon, the guests being members of the Captain Jedldlah Hyde itdam, 1 if Cp (utlb rumbl ttmt), 1 14 5. ASprifttf. h.

Dttnit. (VTirt ubh extra.) 1419 HEY IE I Insurance Means Financial Safety In Case of Fire THE GRANITE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. BARRE, VERMONT Sound Safe Secure THOS. F. LEARY, BURLINGTON AGENT Mobiloii Can Be Bought at Yandov Tire Battery Co.

152-154-156 Cherry St J. LEO JOHNSON, Inc. Tel. 180 86:88 St. Paul Street.

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