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The Bethel Courier from Bethel, Vermont • 6

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THE BETHEL, COURIER. NOVEMBER 13, 1919 6 1IIIIII1IIIIIIBIIIIIIIIBHBEECII I The Brooks Washburn Co. S3 SPECIAL COAT ATTRACTIONS 1 treatment. He was accompanied to Burlington by Mrs. Thayer.

Armistice day, Nov. 11, was observed with appropriate, exercises Whitcomb high school with an by. Committeeman Rev. J. W.

Miller. F. P. Shippey of Glens Falls, N. cf the George Vriht farm in BarnarjL.

has been in town several days this week, looking after business interests. Frank H. Spaulding and Ro-manso Spaulding, are in camp for the hunting season at the mountain camp of the former at the foot of Rochester mountain. Prof. Woodbury of Norwich university preached at the Congregational church last Sunday.

Next Sunday, W. A. Fine, TUACH YOURSELF the- real value of money and habits of thrift and saving. Deposit a checking account in OUR BANK today. You'll learn that depositing here gives you a standing and prestige in the world or business and finance.

Those who bank witti us enjoy many benefits, conveniences and advantages. Call and talk to us about it. BETHEL, VERMONT -1 Reductions on Some of our Best Styles Too many of a size or similarity of style: effects an extra early price redaction of from $3 to $5 and offers an unusual opportunity for economy. New Coats Received This Week Sample Coats from the maker at special price concessions and marked at much less" than the usual profit make the showing even more attractive. Warm Heavy Silvertones and Velours Rich Plushes Many handsomely trimmed with fur.

Values unequaled elsewhere, at $20 to $35 and up to $52.50. Garments sent cn approval. I'ill If I Miss Maue Kendall was pleasantly surprised last Friday evening at the Congregational church, where she had been requested to attend a business meeting of the Christian Endeavor society. Instead, a number of her young friends had gathered to tender -her a-farewell party. were served and a necklace was presented her by the society.

Miss Kendall goes to her home in Randolph for a rest. Mr. and Mrs. M. Carpenter of Claremont, N.

w6re in town Monday to complete the trade in sailing thei farm on Christian Hill to H. -H. Fifield. Mr. and Mrs.

Wilmot, who had been living in one of the houses on this farm, have packed their goods and are now with relatives at White River Junction but expect to spend the winter with their daughter, Mrs. Carpenter, at Claremont. Since leaving Bethel, Mr. Carpenter has been engaged iij the grocery business at Claremont. Two cows are' the total casualties in two days this month on the two-mile stretch of highway between Bethel and Findley bridge.

On Monday a cow of P. M. Savage was hit by an auto with such force as to break its leg, and the automobile driver never took the pains to notify Mr. Savage or to report to the secretary of state. The previous Saturday a cow of H.

H. Fifield, being led in the highway, was run into by an automobile and hurt so badly that it had to be killed. It is understood that the car was a Randolph car and that the parties had settled with Mr. Fifield. Nelson Laplant, who lived on the Corey farm in the northwest part of the town, died Saturday from pleurisy, following an accident suffered about five days previous when he fractured several ribs.

Funeral services were held Tuesday and interment was in the Randolph village cemetery. Mr. Laplant was nearly 80 years of age, having been born in Beekmantown, N. Dec. 25, 1839.

He is survived by his widow and three sons, John H. Laplant of Bethel, George Laplant of Randolph and Samuel Laplant cf Panama. Mr. an-4 Mrs. Donald Arnold were tendered a reception at the Town hall Friday evening of last week at which about 75 of their neighbors and friends gathered to give them best wishes.

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold were assisted in receiving by Mr. and Mrs. C.

N. Arnold, Mrs. W. C. Cvitford and W.

C. Clifford, tion. 'Leon James, the six-year-old son of Charles Johndro, died Nov. 5th' at the home of his grandfather, Jeremiah Manning, in the Lympus neighborhood. The causa of the death was bronchopneumonia.

Funeral services were held Nov. 3 and the'iatcrniazU was in the. Eiiauoiph village cemetery. Ju. Mr.

and Mrs. E. E. Gagne of Royalton Hill have two of their sons home with them this week. Alfred J.

Gagne is recuperating from an operation for appendicitis performed at the St. Louis hospital at Berlin, N. and Albert T. Gagne of Boston is spending a short time, with his parents. The Canadian House of Commons at Ottawa last week voted that the government acquire the Grand Trunk Railroad.

As the Grand Trunk owns the Central Vermont railway, will such acquisition mean that the Canadian government will be operating the railroad passing through Bethel Elmer F. Raymond of East Bethel and Miss Florence Esther Burditt of Rochester were married Oct. 30 by Rev. V. C.

Harvey, pastor of the Universalist church. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond will reside East Bethel, where Mr. Raymond is proprietor of the repairing shop formerly owned by the late O.

F. Godfrey. The following was taken from the Springfield, Daily News of Oct. 31: "Arthur G. Taylor has bought two apartment "blocks on Spring street of Rollin Gilson pf Bethel, for $155,000.

One block is at 131-135 Spring street and has 21 'apartments, and the other is at 88-92 Spring street and has sixteen apartments." Delos D. Burrell has bought of Frank M. Bowen the premises known as the Charles Taft farm in Randolph, hetween the east and north villages. He will take possession in about a month. In exchange he has sold to Mr.

Bowen his new house on South Main street. The deal was made through the real estate agency of W. W. Perkins. Mrs.

Cornelia Keller, who lived on the Barnard road, died quite unexpectedly Wednesday of last week. Funeral services were held Friday, Rev. L. I. Hol-way of Barnard officiating, and the interment was in the Barnard cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, who has been an invalid for several years, an? by two sisters, Mrs. Stevens of, Barnard and Mrs. Jane Pierce of Boston. Hermador D. Belval, station agent at Bethel on the C.

V. Railway, took out his final naturalization papers at St. Albans Oct. 25. The naturalization of Bed Blankets and Comforters A stock unsurpassed in this vicinity.

Purchases in April save our cusiomsrs today's price. Wool, Cotton and Mixed, all sijcrs. Sent by mail, $2 to SI 3. 50. Att Embroidery Stamped Gocds None to early to bein Xmas faucyivork.

The stock of novelties every kind is ready. Fancy ribboas, plain and fancy linens and all materials are here a plenty. El is S3 ES a S3 SI IS a uood Overcoat? Probably yon patriotically saved material or wore one of Uncle. coats last season so This year you want a new cue i a Dartmouth student, will officiate at the usual hour. W.

G. Whittaker returned last week from a stav of several weeks at Matta-pan, where his son, Perlin, has employment. He also visited friends in Boston and vicinity. Anna, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

W. J. Reid'in the Lympus neighborhood, was taken last week to the Randolph sanatorium for an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Frank Lamphere and children leave next Saturday to join Mr.

Lamphere at Springfield, Vt. Mr. Lamphere has erected the past season a new home at Springfield. Arthur Daniels of Barnard has conveyed his farm on the North road Barnard, known as the Michael Regan farm, to Joseph A. Martin, late of.

Cambridge, who has taken possesion. At the G. W. Edmunds farm auction last week the farm was struck off to Asa Wyman of Greenfield, N. for $2,100.

This farm is situated a short distance off the stage road to Barnard and has been known as the G. E. Gilson or Ma-han farm. An automobile bearing the register number of 24,154 attempted to dispute room with a heavy load of wood on River street Friday afternoon. No damage was done to the wood but the car suffered somewhat, and was towed for repairs to the Paul Eske garage.

Louis Squires was taken Sunday to the Randolph sanatorium, suffering from a case' of blood poisoning. He cut his hand while at work at the tannery the previous Thursday and his case kept growing worse with no turn for the better until he diod Tuesday morning. Cards have been received announcing the marriage of Fred H. Soper, son of Clinton S. Soper, and Miss Daisy M.

Krouse, both of National City, Cal. The groom is a former resident of Bethel and a student at Whitcomb high and is a grandson of A. A. Soper of Bethel. Mrs.

Roscoe W. Morse closed her home in this village Tuesday and goes this week to pay a visit to Mr. and Mrs. W. F.

Chase of Keene, X. after which she will spend the. winter with her daughters, Mrs. N. M.

Lord of Riverton, i L- 1 alut 'lrs- George Muart ot Albany, iX. Y. Mr. and -Mrs. t.

l.asKeu weiv in Montpelic-r Sunday to learn of the condition of Fred S. Dyke brother-in-law of Mr. Gaskell, who has been at tho Ileaton hospital for the past month for treat- MBN'S STOR NATIONAL WHitE RIVER BANK, Bethel Local Intelligence GUY WILSON, Local Editor H. Eddy, optometrist-optician, office opposite postoffice. ae Assistant cook wanted, experience necessary.

Bascom House. 2w. ae To Rent: Upstairs tenement, either 5 or 9 rooms. 2w D. T.

Dyke. Beginning Nov. 1 the price of milk will be 13c. per qt. Single pints, 7c.

2w Mitiguy Bros. For Sale: 12-year-old horse, sound, kind, good worker. ae Duane Woodard, Barnard. Fresh fish and oysters every day. Market open daily from 8 a.

m. to 8. p. m. Bethel Fish Market.

Lost: Ayrshire heifer, red and white, 10 months' old. If seen, please notify. 2w ae C. E. Dunham, Bethel.

Wanted: Antique bead bag; old-fashioned cameo, two yellow glass candle sticks. Address, Evelyn Hall, 87 Ingersoll Grove, Springfield, Mass. 8wae Ford bargain, 1917, first-class shape; tire holder, Klaxon horn, "Hold Ford" brakes, or will trade for Ford or Chevrolet. Bethel Garage'. ae For New single driving harness, breast plate, brass trimmed; pair nearly new horse collars, 21; 303 Savage rifle.

Frank E. White, Barnard, Bethel, E. F. D. 3.

3w ae For Sale: No. 5 Davis churn, practically new. 2w ae H. H. Fifield.

For Sale: My horses, dark dappled grey, both geldings, 7 years old, weight 3,200 lbs. 3w ae R. C. Cowdrey. Pianos, organs, diamond sings, gold watches, Edison Amberolas, Columbia Grafonolas, records, sewing machines, nearly all makes, $20 up, $2 per month.

No money down. Send for catalogue and prices, aeif D. M. Strong, Bethel. Milk About Nov.

20th, I will begin to milk and cream in Bethel villasre. II. II. Tsl. 1 soil Trucking Trucking to any points in the United states, lya ton international truck.

The cheapest End best way to move furniture. Tel. 2-3. R. A.

Abbott, Bethel. Dr. G. I. Abbott has exchanged his I Ford car for a Stanley steamer.

Mrs. Lydia Hatch of Sharon spent last week with Miss Mae I. Savage. H. H.

Dinsmore went vto Boston last week and purchased av Cadillac automobile. Miss Marion Grant of Springfield has been spending several days in town with friends. The Woman's club will meet next Monday, Nov. 17, at 3 p. with Mrs.

Alice Bartlett. Woman's Relief corps will hold a card party at the home of Mrs. Charles Batchelder Friday afternoon. Harold Perkins, assistant cashier of the National White River bank, was in Boston on business last week. The Bethel Sunshine society wil meet Thursday, Nov.

20, with Mrs. Rose Al-drich of the Camp Brook district. Myron Rogers has returned to. Northampton, after spending a few days in town with friends and relatives. Carl N.

Shuster of New York has joined Mrs. Shuster at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lucv Gilman of Royalton Hill. Miss Mildred Durfee of- Winchester, has been sending a few days in Bethel, the rruest of Mrs. Georjjo I.

Abbott. The Ladies' Aid of the Congregational church wil! mret Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 2 till 5 p. with Mrs. Guy Merrill for work.

George Eurroil has fone to Peabody, where hps a position in a tannery. Hi" will remain in Bethel for the present. Robert C. Paine has secured employment in the drafting offic? of the shipyard at Bridgeport, where submarines are built. George H.

Stackpols was the lucky man in getting a bear while hunting in the Plymouth region last week. It was a yearling black bear. A daughter, Barbara Helen, was bqrr. at Winasor Hall sanatorium Nov. ir to Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Gilpin, Sandspra) of Northfield. Mrs. F. A.

Marsh is spending two weeks visiting her daughter. Mrs J. II. Campbell, at Quincy, and her son, Royal Wallace, at Boston. AlbcYt O.

Thayer has gone to the Mary Fletcher hospital in Burlington for ma Li ABB Sam's and a 'b the head of the family carries with it er; 'h)' behalf 0f the 'friend's, presented the naturalization of the wife and kmv, sn Morse Made Overcoat IS the best bay we of in an overcoat for they are a All Wool. 2. Superbly Tailored. Correctlv Fitting. 4.

Alwnvs Right ia Style. 11 S3 13 El Here yoirH find the biest stock line overcoats in this Full or Half Belted Ulsterettes Conservative Box Models or Ulsters. i is of MOR dp i t' CLOTHES rs THE STORE OF km im I i 1. 3. for ulcers of the stomach.

They summer visitor for several years at the-found him to be in a very critical condi- S. K. Stanton cottage. THE COMING OF TH -3 fcAJ iiiiiiiwi mmmtm lMJS3CA FARCE THAI Mr. and Mrs.

II. D. Belval, Miss Ella Kcleher, H. N. Senay, Mr.

and Mrs. i Ralph P. Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. C.

G. Clifford. Mrs. W. O.

Bailey played the I wedding march for the entrance of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold. Music was furnished gold. Refreshments were served ant-the evening closed with dancing.

Charles D. Perkins has sold his farm in Lillicvillc to Jesse Miller of Wil- liamsfown. who takes possession in one month. The family of Mr. Miller includes himself and wife and one daughter, aged i.r.

Mr. and Mrs. Miller datives of England, born near thi county of Cheshire. Mr. Miller har been naturalized.

This farm was for a long time by the name of th Alor.zo Bon Bird farm. It then passed into the hands of Mrs. Aprr.es Chapma" and -then to Will Sage. With the purchase rroes the so-called Esther With inirton house, lately sold by the town Bethel to Mr. Perkins.

This house ha not b.on occupied for several years and Mr. Miller intends to fit it over suitably for use in poultry. C. P. Perkins will oceupv the Gen.

Lillie housa in Lillieville owned hy Cecil Washbur n. d-i'S-w- ar.i Wil! Hoising-ton star led a boar on farm hi Bethel Gilead, new owned hy the Paige Realty company. followed Tirv in until dusk and Sunday morn in -r took up 'he scent again. Some lime was lost Sur-dav in the corve the bear would take. They judged that he would make for the high mountains and the hunters stationed themselves accoriHnglv.

But instead ed themstlve of taking the bear went this (a westerly course) more going over Deer Hill in the northeastern part of Rochester. Sunday night they went home r.nd on Pr.Uv shot the an! th- B. G. mill in Brain fee. It was one Aho largvat beat" -n- pid here, wishing about 'v 1 VI c.r:?", shove Bv r.e.v law liv iters get no bounty he, had been nnvsucd once before as the marks of an cl.l wound nlainly showed, it is supposed that the skin is sufficient recompense for securing a bear at this time of the year.

From May lt until 1 SIR TOWN Mill Cesaire, P. 0. He first came to the United States in 1894 when he located in Connecticut. He came to Bethel in i 1915. i Prof.

Walter R. Spaulding is director of the music school settlement in tho West end in Boston, one of whose main objects is to promote community singing r.mcng the polyglot people living in this section of Boston. The headquarters are at 41 Allen Ftreet, in the center of the foreign population. Prof. Spaulding is well known in Bethel, having been a HAS I 1 pss2 ra role, Li I X.

i I Ices 11 $1 sAp iv EES life, ii JUST A BRIGHT FOR THOSE WHO CAPJ EJJOY GOOD, LOFJG, HEARTY LAUGHS AMD 1'HO LOVE SINCINC 15 EV3USICAL.RlUf1SERS iOO LAUGHS AND THEftJ SOfvlE THE FOREVER FAVOR5TE AND EVERLASTING If on liasis ci nariy Fur- is to jsso.ou. GOOD VALUES VERMONT I I ss 1st the bountv.is $10. II DO YOU WANT- TO SA Perhaps you are paying too much for your furniture. A In this age. of high prices it pays to look around.

We do not say it to boast but we do sell a very large percentage of the furniture sold in the state and the reasons are that we have the largest stock in the state and our prices are the lowest. We own three stores, buy in large quantities, take advantage of all cash discounts, deliver everything by autotrucks free of charge and show our furniture in model furnished rooms. You would enjoy going through our rooms even if you do not want to buy and we would be pleased to have you. Among our specials this week we are offering a one hundred Diece Dinner Set for $18. This is a full-sized set and a very new pattern of white and gold.

I FOR A THANKSGIVING SPECIAL "Peck's Bad Boy" If you are among those who will see "Peck's Bad the musical farce from the pen of Ben Dudley with musical numbers by Wm. B. Friedlander, at the Town hall, Bethel, tonight, you will witness one of the cleanest and funniest musical farces we have had offered us in some seasons. It is a farce with a well thought out plot and connected i story. The principal plavers in the pre- sentation are known for their abilitv to sing and to act.

A special double and very attractive feature in connection with the presentation will be a novelty in the shape of two quartettes, a ladies' and a gentlemen's. The songs used in the production are of a high order, tuneful and above all restricted to the use in "Peck's Bad Boy." Adv. Death of Lawrence Marsigli Lawrence Marsigli, whose critical illness was stated in last week's issue, passed away Wednesday of last week after an illness of five years, from gastric ulcers. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic church, Father LeVeer of Randolph officiating, and the interment was in Fairview cemetery.

He was born at Cornilo, Parma, Italy, July 2, 1865, and came to this country about 1899, and to Bethel about sixteen years ago, when he bought out the fruit business conducted bv Louis Nardini. He was associated in, this business with Sabastiano Deprato and Bardandan-dio, later with Peter Mazzolini. In 1916 he became sole proprietor. Since his health began to" fail he had been assisted in carrying on the store by his son and daughter. He is survived by his wife and three children, Paul, Ninna and Rosa.

His genial manners and agreeable and obliging disposition had won for him many friends as was evidenced by the large number of fellow countrymen and American men who were present at the funeral service. He was naturalized in 1912. We will furnish your dining room complele for $118. This will in- elude a large Golden Oak Dining Table, Buffet, six Chairs with Span- ish Leather Seats and one hundred piece Dinner Set. If you do not $.

need the dishes it will be $18 less. I RANGES AND HEATERS i We are agents for the best lines of Stoves, CRAWFORDS, ANDES, and FAIRMONT. Write us telling your needs in the stove line and we w- will send -vou a catalogue and show you how you can save from $10 to $25: -v CAHEE HOUSE FURNISHING CO. I THREE STORES I RUTLAND FAIR FAVEN SPRINGFIELD Now in its 34th Year of Undying Popularity. All New, all Good and Great even in its own Greatness.

A veritable congress of fun makers and gloom chasers. If you want to enjoy yourself here's your chance. Prices allowing the whole family to attend, 25c to 75c.

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