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THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS AND TIMES: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1922. THE WEATHER OBITUARY 117 rilM-TV 1 CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES by the Rev. Norbert Proulx, the Rev. J. A.

Lacouture was deacon and tha Rev. Max Mooney sub-deacon. The bearers were: Napoleon St. George, A. N.

Lucia, Theophlle Chastenay and Alfred Richard. Burial was In Mt. Calvary cemetery FARRINGTON'BUTLER Hurlage Ceremony on Anniversary of Bride's Mother's Weddln The wedding of Miss Clarlbel Leona i-i yw December 22 Salvation Army Hopes to Distribute 100 and Provide Tree With Gifts for 200 Children Kettles Not Boiling Very Well Christmas cheer, in the -way of vegetables, canned goods and other edibles will he brought to 100 needy families ir Burlington by the Salvation Army, according to present plana of Capt. J. D.

Hayman. In addltfrm to the 100 families which will receive baskets on Wednesday, December 28, there will be a Christmas tree for the kiddies at the Salvation Army hall, when more than 200 youngsters will see Santa Claus distribute Helpful Christmas Shopping Lists Tor Last Moment 'Buying For the last two busy days we print briefly a partial list of useful gift suggestions that will prove most helpful to many who have yet to complete their Christmas lists. articles to each and every one. TheiE of Lynn -M anfl PrescItt of El. children In JTiany cases will be two brothels, Henry Edward JohnAon Edward Johnson, editor of the Turlington Dally News for several years, died at his home yesterday morning: after a short illness.

Mr. Johnson was a native of ttsfleld, where he was born September 13, 1850. His early life was-spent in Detroit completing preparation i a pri- tr.vu. UV.UUVU1- anu giauucuicu tiviu "that institution with the class bf 1871. "The Suncook "Valley Times" was his first newspaper venture.

He was editor and publisher of this journal for a year, and then came to Burlington, where he joined the staff of the Frjee Press as night editor. Nineteen years later he went to St. Johnsbury where he became editor of the et. Johns jury Republican. He returned to Burl ngton In 1895 to become city editor ind part owner of the Daily News.

Hje retired from active newspaper work lit 1916. He Is survived in his immediate family by his wife, Evelyn Brown Johnson, three daughters, Mrs. T. L. Perry of New London, Mrs.

L. D. Soper of San Antonio, Texas, and, Stevens of Pittsfield, N. H. The funeral services will tie held Sat- urday at 2 p.

in the chapel at St, Paul's Church. Mr. Johnson was a. forcefu editorial writer, as his many friends ii this city and elsewhere will recall. lie was a master of English, possessing brilliant '8tyl9 entirely hia wn wlch uLa as," viewpoint of life waT original and In- teresting and to it he brdught the treasures of Greek, Latin anxl English scholarship and philosophy.

He was always the Btudent and thinker and a gentleman of that type known as "the old Those who knejv him the best loved him the most, "those who were with him In the newspaper busi- wlu never regret their Association with this kindly, scnoiariy cnaracier. with this kindly, scholarly Rather will they remember that period In their lives as an opportunity which Is ant to come but once In lifetime. Funeral of Mrs. Sophia Ianslols The funeral of Mrs. Soph! Langlols was held yesterday morning at eight o'clock at St.

Joseph's Churich The high mass of requiem was celebrated vuicu "icl Gloucester, and Geotge Store open until 9:30 p. m. Handkerchiefs Ladies Embroidered Handkerchiefs, 6 in a box box Ladies' All Pure Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs 25c, 39c, 49c each. Ladies' All Pure Linen Embroidered Handkerchiefs 23c ea. Hosiery Ladies' Heather Wool Hose, Ipswich brand 98c pair Ladies' All Pure Silk, Full Fashioned Hose, $1.49, $1.98, $2.50 pair.

Umbrellas Pure Silk, Neat Handles of Ivory, Amber or Leather $5.69 each. Ribbons 5 and 6 inch All Silk Fancy Ribbons 23c yard Stationery Put up in neat Christmas boxes 23c, 50c, 73c, $1.00, $1.49 a box. Leather Bags Genuine Leather Bags in all the newest shapes and designs. Have sold up to $4.00. Special at Men's Wool Hose Grey or black 59c a pair Men's Fine Cashmere Hose, Black Cat Brand, colors black or Havana brown $1.98 pr.

79c Day Grocery Department 79c Day Handkerchiefs Men's Linen Initial Handkerchiefs, 35c, 39c, and 50c. Men's Plain Linen Handkerchiefs, 35c, 50c and 85c ea. Women's Initial Handkerchiefs, 25c and 50c each. Women's Embroidered Linen Handkerchiefs, 50c each. Boys' Initial Handkerchiefs, 19c each.

Large variety of Women's Embroidered Hand kerchiefs, 15c each. Women's Colored, Embroidered, Linen Handkerchiefs 35c each. Umbrellas Men's Umbrellas, $2.50 to $3.50. WTomen's Colored Silk Umbrellas, $5.00. Women's Gloria Silk Umbrellas, $3.98 to $5.93.

Women's Handsome, Silk Umbrellas, $5.98 to $13.50. Women's India Umbrellas, $2.50 to $8.75. Children's Umbrellas, $1.00 to $2.00. WOMEN'S Indian M6ccasin Slippers Comfys (Daniel Green) Snowshoe Moccasins Phone 1900 10 lbs. Domino granulated sugar in a sanitary cloth bag, 79c 7 lbs.

Broken Ribbon Candy, 79c 4 lbs. assorted Chocolates 79c 1-2 bu. best White Potatoes, 3 lbs. Sweet Potatoes, and 4 lbs. Onions 79c 20 rolls Winner Toilet Paper, 79c 6 lbs, best Codfish Bits p'kgs.

Sunmaid or Banner Brand Seeded Raisins and 2 lbs. Seedless Raisins 1 doz. California Oranges, 1 lb. Mixed Nuts and 3 lbs. Broken Ribbon Candy 79c 2 large cans Tomatoes, 2 cans Standard Corn and 2 cans Peas 79c 2 lbs.

Fig Cookies, 1 lb. plain, assorted Cookies, 1 lb. assorted Marshmallow Cookies and 1 lb. Ginger Snaps 79c Silver Pumps Radio Boots CLOUDY; POSSIBLT SNOW. Weather forecast for northern New England Mostly cloudy Friday and Saturday, possibly ligrht local snows, not much change In temperature.

Eastern New York, mostly cloudy Friday and Saturday, probably local snowa In north and central portions Friday or Friday nlgrht not much change in temperature. GENERAL CONDITIONS. Pressure was relatively low Thursday night off the Atlantic coast where precipitation haa occurred within the last 24 hours. The weather became warmer Thursday in New England. The outlook is for g-enerally fair weather Friday and Saturday In the Atlantic States except that local snows are probable In portions of northern New En eland, northern and central New York and the lower lake region.

The temperature will not change materially in the Washington forecast district during Saturday. There is no unusually cold weather in sight. YESTERDAY'S WEATHER RECORD (For the 24 hours ending at 8 p. Data furnished by the local office of the United States Weather Bureau. 8 a.

m. 12 noon BaTpmeter 30.04 29.96 Temperature 29 32 Humidity 83 76 lnd 8. 15 G. 4 Sky Cloudy. Cloudy Highest temperature after 8 a.

34. Lowest temperature before 8 a. 13. Precipitation, trace. COMING LOCAI.

EVENTS I Tins AFTERNOON Christmas party for primary department of First Church Sunday School. THIS EVENING Christmas service by intermediate and junior departments of First Church Sunday schopl. THE FUTURE Dec. 23. Sunday school Christmas festival for College Street Church Sunday school.

Dec. 24. Christmas pageant at Unitarian Church. Dee. 24.

Christmas pageant at First Baptist Church. Dec. 24. Christmas carol service at 'First Church. Dec.

25. Christmas exercises at First Baptist Church. RICHMOND Misses Alice Baron, Louise Morgan, Helen French, and Donald Gannon, Frank Bartlett of U. V. M.

are at the homes of their parents for the holiday vacation. The Misses Leona Kennedy and Mary Berry who are attending Bay Path Institute In Springfield, are at home for the Christmas recess. C. E. Sablns, who waj recently seriously Injured while working at the Borden plant Is Improving.

Miss Lois Bartlett wh teaches in Nahant, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. nd Mrs. O. E. Bartlett.

A. Worthelm has been confined to the house by Illness for two weeks. The date of the Christmas party given by the alumni of the Richmond high school has been changed from December 22, to December 26. The students of the high school are cordially Invited to at tend the alumni party. Dance at town hall.

South Burling ton, Saturday night. Good music Ad- vertlsement SOUtH BURLINGTON Dance at town hall. South Burllng- ton, Saturday night. Good music Ad vert isemeno XMAS PHESEXTS FOR FATHER, AND BROTHER Shaving Brushes Razors All Kinds Pocket KAives Tool Chests Hand Tools Flashlights Clutch Pertdls Game Traps Ice Creepers Whlskbrooms Sleds Tool Grinders Burlington Vermont Advertisement What have you lost? Look In ur Lost and Found columns. From "Baby" to "Grandpa" You will find a gift for them here.

Only two days more before Christmas. McAULIFFE'S Church A College St. Phone 620 Service Counts for Much At a time when a funeral dlfector's services are required. That service should always be backed by experience, equipment and reputation. Our years In the profession make for all of these.

8 Paaeral I WINOOSKI AVE NUB Phon M-fT Silk and Wool Hose I a. mm fw a7. t-f UL a pMd Uttnw 9U. a. IKSs rhone 1901 2 lbs.

White House Coffee, 79c 2 lbs. Gold Star Coffee 79c 5 lbs. new, Mixed Nuts 79c 3 lbs. new Walnuts 79c 1-2 bu. fine quality Onions, 79c 8 cans Van Camp's Soup 79c 1G boxes Sure Fire or Liberty Matches 79c lbs.

best White Heather Compound 79c 1 lb. Mixed, Green or Black Tea, 1 lb. bulk Coffee, and 1 lb. bulk Cocoa 79c 5 lbs. best pure Lard 79c 25 cakes Swift's Pride Soap, 79c 1 can Blue Seal Pineapple, 1 can Harrison Pears and 1 can Ontario Raspberries 79c 2 lbs.

Jersey Cream Crackers, 2 lbs. Montpelier Crackers and 2 lbs. Soda Crackers 79c of quality l-8th bbl. 93c The Leadii Florist WHO LAID Butler, daughter of Mrs. Frances S.

Butler of 66 Grant street, and George M. Farrlngton, took placa last eve ning at 8:30 o'clock at the bride's home. the marriage taking place on the 40th wedding anniversary of the bride's mother. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mark Kelley, pastor of the Methodist Church, In presence of Immediate relatives.

The wedding march from Lohengrin was played by Miss Mary Butler and the ceremony took place in a bower of palms. The room was also decorated with cut flowers and during the ceremony lighting effects were gained by the use of numerous candles. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white crepe de chine and radium lace and carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses. A buffet lunch was served In the dining room, which was effectively decorated In pink and green. The Misses Marjorle Butler, Helen Smith, Carolyn Smith and Ruth Webster served.

Mr. and Mrs. Farrlngton received many handsome gifts of silver, linen, cut glass, pictures and sums of money. Alter a wedding trip, spent In Boston, they will reside on North avenue. The bride's going-away drew was of blue polret twill, with a hat of brown satin.

She wore a sorrento blue coat of bol-lvia cloth trimmed with fur. HUNTINGTON CENTER Miss Nina Glllett of Montpelier Is visiting her uncle, James Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. H.

C. Russell and daughter, Edna, visited M. Russell's mother, Mrs. Walter Kimball, In Bristol the first of the week. There will be a Community Christmas tree at the M.

W. A. Hall Saturday evening. Andrew Liberty went to the Mary Fletcher Hospital the first of the week for treatment. SHABBY CARS made to look like new cars with an application of our Motor Car Finish.

STRONG HARDWARE Burlington, Vt. Advertisement. Burlington, VL The Most Lasting Christmas Gift Chairs upholstered in genuine leather, Chests Furniture. the quality when it comes 212-214 College Burlington Vermont Cooking Outfits $1 50c i II MEN'S Dress Oxford (patent and dull) the distribution pf the baskets and the Christmas tree, fully 700 needy persons will share the Christmas spirit with their more fortunate fellow beings because of the efforts of the Salvation Army. To make all of this work possible the Salvation Army has had its Christmas kettles on the streets for the last fe days, but the extreme cold weather ha made It difficult to keep them boiling as rapidly as desired.

Some of the kettles are of the old-fashioned type suspended from a tripod. A substitute for a kett' has alf been noticed on Church street this season. It is nn Imitation rWmncw top. painted to resemble this part of 1 a house. Although response of the public as! shown by the contributions made via the kettl routa haa nnt Ven eoncifiiiv good this winter, the response made by the patrons of the Majestic and The Strong theaters has been very satisfactory.

Captain Hayman stated. In addition to assistance in keeping the pots boiling. Captain Hayman stated yesterday that donations vegetables, canned goods and preserves would be of (great assistance in bringing Christmas cheer to the needy. PERSONAL MENTION Thomas Murray of Milton was In town Thursday. Donald Lease is visiting friends in vvateroury.

C. H. Dempsey of Montpelier has been in the city. IF. A.

Dunbar of St. Albans has been In the city. C. J. Ilawley of Jericho enent vester- day In the city M.

B. Legeett of Hyd Park Is Amone- the local visitors. C. W. Wilson of Verprennes Is amonir those In the city.

E. H. Benson of Rutland wji In lington Thursday. Donald Clark is vlsitlnsr relatives In Lake Placid, N. T.

Mrs. E. T. Freeman of Richmond was In the city Thursday. Mrs.

Chauncey WHIpv of Rarr mi in Burlington yesterday. Mrs. H. sN. Gray of Cambridge spent yesterday In the city.

Mrs. E. A. Drowne of Barre was a I local visitor yesterday. Mrs.

C. E. Peters of Montreal is visit- ing friends in the clty Mrs. W. W.

Watson of Grand Isle was in Burlington yesterday. Mrs. II. Cross of Bellows Falls was a local visitor yesterday Arthur Penta of the university Is In Rutland for the holidays. Arthur Rutter of the unlvftrsltv lft yesterday for New York.

Mrs. J. K. Palmer of North Ferrlsburff was In the city yesterday. Mr.

and Mrs. R. S. Smith of Bristol were in the city Thursday. Harold I.

O'Brien of Rutland is pass. Ing the holidays in the city. Mrs. Lue Dunn of Swanton. who has been in the city, has returned.

Cleon Titus of Crown Point, N. is Visiting friends in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Green of Jones-vllle were In Burlington Thursday.

Mrs L. S. Fairbanks of Springfield, is visiting friends In town. Mrs. E.

A. Dodds of North Hero, who has ben In the city, has returned. Mr. and Mrs. W.

W. Howe of Waits, field visited friends In the city yesterday Mrs. C. A. Maynard of JeffersonvUlo, who has been in the city, has returned.

Mrs. Larock and daughter, Marie, of Richmond, spent Thursday In the city The Misses E. K. and M. K.

Smith of Swanton' were local visitors yesterday. Mrs. Gertrude Connelly will return to-day from a visit with friends in Middlebury. Miss Mary Cobb of Bishop Hopkins Hall has gone to her home In Rutland for the holidays. The Misses Muriel Smith and Phyllis Hill are spending th holidavs at their homes in Morrlsvllle.

Miss Leona Gelinas left Wednesday night for Whiting, to visit her sister, Mrs. Herman Ladendorf i Mrs. Mildred C. Robinson and son Nor- I man have gone to Springfield, to spend the holidays with Mrs. Robinson's brother Frank W.

Chase. Little Miss Florence Bushey of Brook- lyn, N. is the guest of Mrs. E. H.

i Johnson of 198 Bank street Mrs. E. Stafford of Plattsburgh la also a guest at Mrs. Jcinson's. Mrs.

Lucia Spear, Walter Spear and i Miss Ruth Webster Of Swanton and i Mr, and Mrs. B. E. Smith of Shelburne were In the city last evening to attend i the Butler-Farrlngton wedding. Oil Tanned Moccasins Shoe Treis Kaxo Brushes All Leathbr Slippers Four Buckle Arctics Children's Rubber Boots (Rid Tops) HENDjEE A DAVIS Gloves Trefousse Kid Gloves, $2.75 and $3.50 pair.

Marvel Kid Gloves, $1.75 pr. Gauntlet Kid Gloves, $3.50 and $4.93 Pair. Women's Wool Gauntlet Gloves, $1.45 to $2.25 Pr. Children's Kid Gloves, $1.59 pair. Children's Wool Gauntlet Gloves $1.00 pair.

Underthings Glove Silk Vests, $1.70 to $2.93. Glove Silk Knickers, $2.45 to $3.93. Glove Silk Sport Bloomers, $4.93 and $5.50. Radium Silk Chemise, $3.93 to Radium Silk Night Gowns, $6.50 to $10.00. Philippine Embroidered Chemise $2.69 to $5.98.

i I i ine Embroidered Night Gowns, $2.93 to $6.93. Lnggage Suggestions Women's Fitted Overnight Cases, $15.00 to $30.00. Women's Hat Boxes, $7.50 to $12.50. Cowhide Suit Cases, $13.50. Enamel Suit Cases, $5.00 to $12.50.

Traveling Bags, $9.50 to $35.00. Lamps Electric Floor Lamps, $23.50 to $45.00. Library Lamps, $13.50 to $42.50. Japanese Lamps, $13.50 to I $29.00. isouaoir to $12.50.

Bridge Lamps, $18.75 to $25.00. Electric Household Gifts Electric Toasters, $4.50 to $6.75. Electric Irons, $6.50 and $6.75. Electric Grill3, $9.00 and $11. Electric Cookers, $23.00 to $43.00.

Electric Heaters, $9.50. Electric Stoves, $9.00. Electric Curling Irons, $5.50. Electric Coffee Percolators, $3.00 to $14.00. Electric Vacuum Cleaners, $39.50 and $49.50.

Tyrex Gifts Casseroles. $1.25 to $3.00. Pudding Dishes, 90c to $1.75. Bread Bakers, 90c to $1.50. Cake Bakers, 75c each.

Biscuit Pans, 85c to $1.50. Pie Plates, 50c to $1.00. Bean Pots. $1.00 to $2.50. Custard Cups, 20c and 25c Each.

Pyrex Household Sets, $5.00 and $10.00 Set. Linens All Linen Huck Towels, 45c, 59c and up to $2.00 each. Ail Linen Table Cloths, $5.00, $6.00 and up to $22.50. All Linen Napkins, $5.00, $6.00 and up to $27.50 a dozen. All Linen Damask, $2.00, $2.75 and up to $5.00 yd.

Scalloped Linen Doylies, Scarfs and Squares, 50c to $5.00 each. Linen Luncheon Cloths, $2.50 to $8.50. Cluny Trimmed Doylies, 25c to $1.25. Cluny Trimmed Scarfs, $3.75 to $8.50. Flour Special for Friday l-8th Gold Medal Bread Flour Snowdrop, our best pastry Hour Meat Department 84 Church FURNIfOIE JEasy styles, In a great variety tapestry or velour Cedar We are pleased to offer you for your Christmas dinner Fancy turkeys from 60c to 63c per lb.

Fancy gueese 40c per lb. Fancy ducks 40c per lb. Vermont chickens 30c to 3Sc per lb. Also heavy western beef, native pork, veal and lamb, fresh oysters daily. FRESH FISH.

Haddock, whole 12c Haddock, sliced 2 Fillet Haddock 23c Steak Cod 20c Fillet Cod 23c Boston Blue 13c Fresh Mackerel 22c Fresh Halibut 33c Fresh Salmon 30c Hosiery Phoenix Silk Hosiery, $1.55 Pair. Full Fashion Silk Hosiery, $2.00 pair. Van Raalte Fashion Silk Hosiery, $2.49 Pair. Onyx All Silk Pointex Silk Hosiery, $2.90 Pair. Gotham Gold Stripe Silk Hosiery, $2.75 and $3.50 Pair.

English Wool Ribbed Clocked Stockings, $2.98 Pair. Silk and Wool Hosiery, $1.85 to $2.98 Pair. Extra Heavy English Wool Ribbed Stockings, $1.98 Pair. Boys' and Girls' Fancy Cuff Top Wool Hose, $1.50 and $2.25. Men's Interwoven Wool Hose 75c and $1.00.

Men's Interwoven Silk Hose, 75c to $1.50. Men's Interwoven Lisle Hose, 40c Pair. Tyralin Ivory Trays. 69c to $3.98. Hair Receivers, 69c to $2.69.

Puff Boxes, 69c to $2.50. Jewelry Boxes, $4.75. Manicure Sets, $3.50 to $8.50. Clocks, $5.00 to $7.50. Nail Files.

50c to S1.00. Combs, 50c, 75c and up to 8 $2.00. Hair Brushes, $2.98 to $5.75. Hand Mirrors, $3.50 to $5.98. On the id Tloor Corduroy Mandarin Robes, $10.00.

Beacon Bath Robes for women, $4.98 to $7.50. Shaker Knit Sweaters, $7.50 and $10.00. Jersey Silk Petticoats, $4.50 and $5.75. Toilet Articles Hudnut's Toilet Water, $1.00 ana Hudnut's Three Flower Compacts, $1.50. Hudnut's Perfumes, 75c to $2.00.

Hudnut's 3-piece Sets, $1.50. Jewelry Ear Rings. 50c to $2.50. Pearl Necklaces, $3.50. to $6.50.

Beauty. Pins, 50c to $1.00 Set. Veil Pins, 50c to $1.50. Wrist Watch Ribbons, 50c to $1.50. Peggy Beads, 50c.

Novelty Beads, 50c each. Borllartoa, Yt. Genuine fed cedar jensuring absolute safety from moths. Shirt Waist Boxes Matting covered. These make acceptable presents.

Seller's Kitchen Cabinets Odd Dressers I Ladies' Desks Smoking Stands Gateleg: Tables Living Room Tables Children's You can depend upon from Hall s. George A. Hall fi Christmas Flowers and plants are very acceptable presents for everyone. If undecided what to give just Say It With Flowers Beautiful plants of all the Christmas kinds from 35 cents up. A nice fern or palm would make someone's home more livable.

See our candles and baskets decorated with evergreens and berries and dried flowers. SHOP EARLY. STEMQ See our window for display of these Handy Heating Stoves. Aluminum quart boiler with handle and cover, stand, tray and can of Sterno, $2 outfit for Aluminum boiler with folding handle, stand and can of Sterno, regularly $1, while they last MAIN fc'AULET THE GOOSE Quick, safe convenient heat for the home or those who are rooming. Make a present of a Sterno outfit.

I SHELDON The funeral of S. B. Thomas was held at hla late borne Tuesday, afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. C.

S. Johnson pastor of the Methodist Epls- copal Church officiated. There was a large attendance and many floral tri butes. The bearers were: Harold Marsh, Guy Bush, Morton Mack and Howard Leach. Amone those from out of town to attend the funeral were: Ex-Governor Charles Gates of Franklin, Emmet Beatty.

C. S. Abell and W. S. Judd of Enosburgf Palls, Frank Rogers of East iHlghgate, G.

P. Catlln and A. T. Holme of St. Albans and George Read, Bradley Faradee andThomas McEnany Jof Fairfield.

CIRCULAR SAWS There's good money in getting out wood these days and a good circular saw is needed. We have them in stock, several styles. Get our prices before you buy. the golden eggs was owned, evidently, by a very big goose, one who did not appreciate the value of an egg a day. The merchant whl does not appreciate the value of an ad.

a day, when consistent, "is a bit of goose." Advertise in this newspaper and build your business into one that will produce golden eggs every day. J. O. r.liddJobro3k Son. 191 College Street ICO Cll- Street..

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