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THE AGITATOR: WELLSBORO, PA. WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1923. BUSINESS FOUNDED IN 1825 TlIK AOITATOH 81NCK 1854 A PUBLIC JOCHNAI, PUBLISHED BVKHY WKDNB8DAV MOKNI.NQ Offlw In tlie K'-JHtouc Block, No. 104 Main VVi'tlBboro, Tlugtt County. Pa.

fentered (in matter Sept. 2(Kb. 1878, at tUe I'oBtoiUfv nt Wellslioro, UUder tlic Act of Murcli 3. 1870. PtJBLISIIKI) BY TUB AHTHTJB ROY KSTATK.

HAltOLD BOY Editor BOBKKT IJiislucss Miiiingcr PIUCE. One Year $2.00 Blx Months 1.00 Tbrw Months 50 BlDKle Copies 05 No jM'cepted for U'HS tban three Wednesday, July 25, 1923. W. C. T.

U. CONVENTION. Fortieth Annual Convention Held at Elkland, Thursday and Friday. The fortieth annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Tioga county was held in the Methodist church at Elkland, Thursday and Friday, July 19 and 20. The day sessions were- given over to reports by superintendent." of departments.

These reports -were interspersed with readings, music and Some very fine papers. The address by the president, Mrs. F. H. Rockwell, was most comprehensive.

It was a record of past struggles and achievements and was full of optimism for the future. It a ringing challenge to every ribboner for their very best service. We give just a few of the many interesting facts gleaned from reports. Tioga is the banner county in the state in medal contest work. In the department of Soldiers and Sailors' work five afghans and 56 comfort bags were made.

Mansfield won the banner for press work. Wellsboro had the largest number of pledge signers, 241. The treasurer's report showed 621 members to date, but we expect to make the number 1,000 before our year closes. OsceoJa, our newest union, has made the Standard of Excellence. Twenty-one prize essay contests were held, also three poster contests.

More than thirteen hundred essay were written by the boys and girls in our schools on the evil effects alcohol and narcotics and $78.20 given in prizes for this work. Mans field schools showed the largest num her of essays written, 600 reported Wellsboro reported the largest num- her of posters made; number reported, 100. Following are the prizes awarded in the county for best essays: Junior-Senior High. School prize of $5, won by Ruth Aldrich, of Bloss- hurg; Seventh and Eighth Grade prize of won by Tioga student; Fifth and Sixth Grade prize of $1, by Stacy Coles, of Mansfield. Prizes awarded for best poster: Normal prize of 1, won by Grace Haskell; High School prize of by Luwella Marvin, of Wellsboro; the State prize of $5 for the he st poster was also awarded to Ltiwella Marvin, of Wellsboro.

The following splendid papers read during the convention: "The Need of Co-Operation," Mrs. Chaxlfis Worthy "An Aid to-Enforcement," Mrs. E. C. Roe; "Forward," TM "How Can We Reach Our Jubilee "Goal?" Mrs.

Eva Thornton; "What Are We Going to Do About It?" Mrs. Edith Gleckler; "The Purpose and Scope of the W. C. T. Mrs.

L. B. Shaw; "Know Thy Opportunity." Mrs. M. N.

Ed- -i GA1NES LETTER. New. of the Week From and Gaines, July E. Vermilyea, an old civil war veteran, died Thursday, July 19, at his home, near Marshlands, of Bright's disease, aged 80 years. Deceased was twice married, first to Mary E.

Beach, about 5G years ago, who died Oct. 26, 1011. In 1917 he was married to Mrs. Clara A. Coon, who survives him, together with the following children: Erwin J.

Vermilyea, at home; Mrs. Hattie V. Barnhart, of Maroellus, N. Wm. H.

Vermilyea, of Mansfield; Mrs. Nina R. Kennedy, of Loman, i the following step children: Edward Coon, Luzene Coon Viola Jackson, of Cameron Mills, N. and Coryal Coon, of Arkport, N. also one sister, Mrs.

Hattie Brewster, of Marcellus; ten grand children and one great granchild. Deceased was born at Otego, Ot sego county, N. March 23, 1843 being the son of Erwin and Phoebe A. Vermilyea. In 1844 he movec with his parents to Caton, N.

Y. where he resided until he was about I 15 years of age, when he again mov- I ed with his parents bnto the farm below now owned by Sam Ripley. Toward the close of the civil war he enlisted in Battery 1st Pa. Light Artillery and served until the close of the war. A few years after his marriage he moved onto a farm in what is now known as Babylon in West Branch township, Potter county.

The farm was wooded with virgin hemlock and hardwood timber and he with the help of his two sons, cleared a home out of the wilderness. A few years ago, as old age began to come on, he disposed of his farm and bought a house and lot on Elk Run below Marshlands where he resided at the time of his death. He was a member of the Marshlands Grange, while not a member of any church he leaned toward the Methodist. The funeral was held on Sunday, July 22 at the Marshlands M. E.

church, G. H. Porter, officiatin; burial was in the Knowlton cemetery. The out-of- town relatives attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs.

Wm Vermilyea, daughter, Marian and son, Elwin, of Mansfield; Mrs. Hattie tfarnnart, of Marcellus; Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Kennedy, of Bowling Green, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Coon and daughters, Evelyn and Alaia, Mrs. Viola Jackson, son Victor and daughter, Alberta, of Cameron Mills; Mrs. Hattie Brewster, of Marcllus; Coryal Coon, of Arkport. Two more relatives, Benjamin Jackson, of Cameron Mills, and Gordon Blade, of Hornell, came but got here too late for the funeral. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors for the assistance rendered, the Octagon Post, American Legion for the beautiful floral piece, "the use of their flag and for furnishing the pallbearers, and the Dewey family quartette for the singing.

Mr and Mrs. Merrill Neal and of Covington, were called here by the death of C. Vermilyea. Mrs. Neal lived in the Vermilyea family for several years.

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Dimmick, of Ansonia Lena Kersi, of Galeton; Albert Champney, of Herkimer; Mrs. Anna Hall and Norris Kurd of Syracuse, attended the funeral of C. Vermilyea.

A. Dimmick, of Cameron Mills, came out with his car to -Edward Coon, wife and two children to the funeral. Forest- fiTes-we-ragmg all over, which keeps our Fire Wardens busy. The barn on the O. A.

Smith farm I owned by M. M. Smith and which was partially filled with newly cut iay, was burned on Monday and ow- ng to the extremely dry wgnhter. time to put out the fire. A table cloth on a table under a gas jet caught fire and burned up, burning a hole partly through the table.

Mrs. Frank Caseentini recently swallowed a piece of glass while drinking from a tumbler and had to be rushed to the Blossburg hospital to have the glass removed from her throat. Mr. and Mrs. A Gill, of Fairport, N.

are visiting relatives here. Misses Carrie and Charlotte Butler, of Marshcreek, have been visiting in Gaines. The Radcliffe Chautauqua commenced at Gaines on Saturday and will end Tuesday evening. DEATH OF WILLIS F. BEACH.

Prominent Citizen of Knoxville Passed Away. Willis F. Beach, of Knoxville, died Wednesday afternoon, July 18, at his home on Main street. Mr. Beach was one of Knoxville's most respected and influential citizens, who will be greatly missed in the home, the church, in business and the community at large.

He was the son the late Sidney and Selina Beach. He had one brother, the late 0. D. Beach of Knoxville. Mr.

Beach was born at Little Marsh, Jan. 17, 1861, where his parents then resided, later moving to Knoxville. On January 6, 1886 he married Jessie K. Billings, of Elmira. They had one daughter, Ruth.

He is survived by his widow and daughter. Mrs.Russel Gee, and one grandson, Russsel Gee, of Elmira. Mr. Beach had been in poor health since a serious illness last September. Three weeks previous to his death he was taken suddenly ill with heart trouble.

His closing days and weeks of illness were filled with Christian triumph and he faced the inevitable ivith true fortitude and courage, say- "it mattered little to him wheth- sr it was days or weeks, he was ready go." He accepted Christ as his sersonal Savior and became a mem- )er of the M. E. church of Knoxville five years ago. Mr. Beach was a most staunch Prohibitionist, he was chairman for his own district of the Natonal Prohibition Party.

He fully believed that a Christian should feel proud to be always found in the ranks of temperance workers. Mr. Beach was Burgess of the Borough, having held the office for several consecutive years and was an efficient officer. He was president of the Cowenesque Valley Good Roads I Association. The funeral was held from (he late residence, Saturday afternoon, July 21 at 2 o'clock, Rev.

H. H. Charlesworth officiating; interment in the Riverside cemetery. The casket which was covered with beautiful flowers was born by six men of the town The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends in and out of Knoxville. SAFETY LESSONS FOR THE AUTO DRIVER Prepared by Metro Stations, for the Information of Tioga County Motorists.

Lesson No. 2--How to Use the Brakes. 1. Do you apply your brakes properly when "on the 2. When coming to a stop on a straight-away, shut off the gasoline throttle and leave the clutch engaged until just before you come to a stop; I this method of stopping is especially I advisable in wet weather because it lessens the tendency of the car to skid.

It also helps to distribute the braking power equally, and assist the action of the brakes. S. Do not shut off the ignition until after you have stopped; it may be necessary to make a quick start. Find out the idling speed maintained by your car when the gasoline throttle is closed, then never (except in emergency cases) try to use your brakes when the clutch is engaged and the car is traveling slower than the idling speed. 4.

In going down an ordinary hill, leave the clutch engaged and close the gasoline throttle. This helps cool the engine and also makes it unnecessary to use the brakes. It is sometimes desirable to turn off the ignition switch; this further cools the engine and adds to the braking power. 5. In going down steep hills or when descending ordinary hills with a heavy load, put the gears in intermediate or low speed at the top of hill and leave the clutch engaged.

Shut off the gasoline throttle. 6. In ordinary driving, do not use the brakes oftener than necessary; regulate the speed of the car as much as possible by use of the throttle. If the car is equipped with a foot throttle use it in preference to the hand throttle. This leaves the hands freer to operate the gears and the steering wheel.

7. In making an emergency stop, leave the clutch engaged, apply, the foot brake, and pull the hand brake; but do not "lock the wheels." Keep the wheels rolling; otherwise there is danger that the car might slide or skid. "TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS AND PUT IT ON THE BRAKE!" Next weeks lesson Automobile Lubrication. METRO GASOLINE More Power--More Mileage GARGOYLE MOBILOIL FOR YOUR CRANK CASE GUY R. WHEELER, Wellsboro, Pa.

Advt. Cain-Bernkopf, Inc. Showing Newest Styles FIRST II THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY LAST 3 DAYS July CLEARANCE SALE With but a few exceptions, prices as advertised in last week's full patre ad are continued for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. RADICAL REDUCTIONS IN PRACTICALLY EVERY DEPARTMENT. Many New Items have been added to the Sale.

Look for the Yellow Signs. $3.98 to $5.75 WASH DRESSES $17.50 to $25.00 COATS $10 $9.98 to $25.00 WASH DRESSES $15.00 to $1.950 Silk and Wash Dresses $45.00 to $59.50 DRESS COATS $25 MILLERTON MATTERS. Death of Margaret Boyd--Other from Millerton. Millerton, July Margaret Boyd Thursday at the home of her brother, O. B.

Morrell, at Jackson Summit, aged 89 years The funeral was held Saturday; burial in the family plot on the old homestead. survived two brothers, 0. Morrell, of Jackson Summit, with wnom she had made her home for many years, and Charles, in the West. -the--revival Tneettngsrat Jaclcson I. closed last night, after running two weeks with good results.

Lewis Westlake has bought the Parsons place of A. W. Miller and has moved here from Tioga Junction. I Mrs. Harry Allen, daughter, Genevieve, and her mother are spending some time at the home of Wm.

Stewart at Liberty. They were joined Sunday by Harry Allen and Mrs. Hector Miller. Rev. L.

A. Guiles left this morning for a two weks' stay at Cazenovia Seminary. Owing to the protracted" dry spell, $25.00 to $39.50 COATS and CAPES $15 $17.50 to $29.50 SUITS $10 Sailors and Children's HATS Values up to $5.85 $1 $4.98 to $5.75 WASH DRESSES $17.50 to $35.00 DRESSES Trimmed Hats and SAILORS up to $9.50 $35.00 to $39.50 SUITS $15 Thursday evening was given over to candidates for county offices in the coming election. This was a office seekers, from county judge to commissioner, accepted the invitation to be present, and fourteen of the number spoke, thus publicly putting themselves on record as favoring rigid enforcement of the prohibition laws. They told why these laws Should be enforced and expressed their views as to how this can be done Several speakers paid a fine tribute to the work of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, acknowledging that this organization had been the prime factor in bringing about the 18th A one of the greatest rpform movements in the world's history.

Mrs. Azuba Jones, of Johnstown, state and national lecturer, gave a Splendid address on Friday evening on "The Challenge of a Great Preceding Mrs. Jones' address, Mrs. Lee Beard sang, "World Wide Joy." The convention closed with two solos by Mr. Leigh Allen.

I J7? following officers were elected the ensuing year: President, Mrs. IF. Rockwell, of Wellsboro; Vice- I 'Pregrdent, Mrs. Lulu Odell, of "Mansfield; Corresponding Secretary, "Mrs. Maude Boulis, of Knoxville; Re- 'cording Secretary, Mrs.

Myra B. Al- 3ea OI Mansfield; Treasurer, Mrs. ISmma McNaughton, of Westfield; County Organizers, Mrs. F. W.

Clark, of Mansfield; Mrs Ida Boom, of Oseola; Musical Director, Mrs. Mabel Shaw, of Mansfield. MYRA B. ALLEN, Corresponding Secretary Chatham. A daughter, Frances Virginia, was "born to Mr.

and Mrs. Emmons Wil- cox at the home of Mrs. Wilcox's parents, on July 17. Nurse Avery. of Wellsboro, is caring for mother -Ernest Trent, of Knoxville, is as- aisting Will Owlett with his haying.

Emroons Wilcox, who is working -with the New York Central bridge spent a few days here the past Mr. and Mrs. Lee Church visited Mw Abe Stevens at Keeneyville on Sunday. Mrs. Stevens was injured severaly by a fall the day be- Mrs.

TippermBn and Mrs. Linas "Wilcox, of near Wellsboro, were guests at the home of Will Churchill on Saturday. Mm. Lulu Palmer and daughter, of Corning, spent a few days recently at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Will Owl- i A Mrs.

Bert Doane attended a dinner given by the Shortsville Aid Society at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Carl, at Shortsville, last Thurs- isy- Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dnraekcr, Wellsboro, epent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Will Owlett. Washington dispatch Bays United Shipping Board opposes gtvticm prohibition enforcement follow American flag to and into onign i -'ver tne fields adjoining the I oarn, i Jerry Hurlbert, who has been ill i with cancer of the stomach for a long -time, died FrkisyrJuly 20 andThe a was held on Monday. Albert Champney, of Herkimer, is visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs. Norris Hurd and child and Mrs.

Anna Hall, of Syracuse, are visiting relatives here Jay Ripley and family, of Elmira have been visiting relatives here Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Bawling Green, Ohio and E. Ver- rmlyea, of this place, motored to bweden Valley ice mine Sunday afternoon, coming back over the Coudersport and Jersey Shore tuinpike and by Carter Camp and Germania, stopping on the way to see the new steel fire tower and the new concrete bridge over the railroad near Cherry i Springs and at the old School home- I stead beyond Germania to see the wonderful wood carving made by the elder Mr. School, after he was 80 i years of age and on which he worked about eight years.

The carving con- sifts of ornaments, stands, chairs I animals, birds, and various mechani- cal contrivances, the whole things in I some cases being carved out of one piece of wood. The articles are num- erous and some of them quite large They are all a i painter in I several contrasting colors. The house which is a large one, is also pro- fusely decorated with hand carved brackets. Mr. School was a carpen- ter and expert wood worker.

He has been dead several years. It is planned by his son, who resides on the old homestead, to take the collection I to the Philadelphia World's Fair on exhibition, if it is held as is now being planned. Jesse Hurlbert, who resides beyond Elmira, was called here by tht death of his father. Jerry Hurlbert. Mr.

and Mrs. B. F. Coolidge, of Wellsboro and Mr and Mrs. Fred Starkweather and son, of Stonyfork, W.

W. Gillespie. Mrs. Emma Gillespie, of Mansfield, is visiting at the home of her son, W. W.

Gillespie. Aaron Gillespie, who recently went to Detroit, has enlisted in Navy for four years, going by the way of Chicago to the naval training station at Great Lakes, 111., he will be in training eight weeks and will then go aboard a vessel. He is a member of Co. 0., 1st Buttery, joining as a gunner. Mrs.

Emma J. Chapin has recently been at Buffalo and Niagara Falls Guy Dewey and family, of Elmira, recently visited relatvea here Mrs C. A. Feig and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Dewey, Mrs. P. Dewey and daughter," Knthryn, recently visited at Jersey Shore. Mrs. A.

R. McConnell and BOD, James and Mrs. Wm. Woodruff and children, recently motored Law- 16 Thrifty Stores And Still Growing WELLSBORO, PA. the outlook for farmers in this section is everything but bright.

W. H. Hudson returned Wednesday from a visit to his son at Romulus, N. Y. Mrs.

J. W. Miller has a new Hudson sedan. Harry Allen also drives a new car. Henry Hudson of Orsining, N.

are visiting friends here and at East Lawrence. The 15th annual reunion of the descendants of Joel and Sally Hudson will be held at Riverside Park, El- i Rflf i A 1 1 Mitchell Mills Grange will hold their annual picnic Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the usual place. vices, Sunday: Stonyrork 10:30 a. 12 Kennedy; 3 p.

West Branch, at the schoolhouse; 8 p. Draper. Special music, all welcome. Farmington Hill Happenings. The social at Harry Gleason on Friday evening, was largely attend- are all improving from measles.

Miss Ruth and Master Mancer Gleason, of Buffalo, are visiting their uncle, Harry Gleason and wife. Mrs. Burr Van Dusen was in Mansfield Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hood were at Watkins Glen recentl'y.

Miss Fannie Baker was home Sunday from Mansfield. She was accom- e( Napma Jacquish and Sfbnyfork Church Notes, The Stonyfork Baptist field, Rev. Raymond C. Kanne, anu Herman Cruttenden. Mrs.

A. L. McCallum returned to her home in New j-day, after visiting her sister, Mrs Victor Baker and her mother at Elk- land. I Mrs. Eva Teachman and children Walker Cook has returned home, after a visit with his pargntn Green 1 wood, N.

J. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter and Mr. and Mrs.

Brugler, of Knoxville, attended the social Friday evening. 1 Mr. and Mrs. John Beard attended a birthday party Safnrfjay a Mra. Wilcox's.

The Grange picnic was held Saturday on the lawn at Grange hall. George Taylor, of Monteray, visited at the home of Harry Glea- of 1924 Studebaker cars on page 7. 3 BIG SPECIALS-- July 26-27-28 only FIG BARS 2 tbs for 29c Tiy some CHOCOLATE WAFER COOKIES 2 Ibs for 27C These are delicious and appetizing Cocoanut Cream Cookies 2 fts only 35c KRAFT PIMENTO LOAF CHEESE, a ft 4.1 Just the thing for Sandwiches PILLSBURY'S BEST BREAD FLOUR 24 1 2 -tb Sack 49-ft Sack Barrel Lots A 4 49-ft Sack. $1.00 $1.98 $7.65 This is the best quality Flour we can buy A real bargain at these prices Fancy Creamery Tub BUTTER 4 a Jk Take a pound home to-day COCOA Bulk, 3 Ibs for Hershey's l-5s, each Hershey's each. Hershey's Is, each Baker's l-5s, each Baker's each 25c 8c -32c 9c Blue Seal TOILET PAPER 2,000 sheet PER ROLL 18c WE ARE Headquarters for Fruit Canning Supplies--Best Prices on Fruit Jars, Jelly Glasses, Fruit Jar Rubbers and Caps--Also Certo.

TRADE WITH US AND SAVE returned with them. Mr. and Mrs. George Brooks and daughter, of Wellsboro, were here recently on business. Samuel Ripley and family on a recent evening, while they were down to see C.

E. Vermilyea shortly before his death, narrowly escaped being burned out, but got jnst in G. L. F. COW FEED WE HAVE G.

L. F. COW FEED FOR SALE as follows: Protein at $2.45 per hundred Protein at $2.30 per Hundred We members of this organization let us know if they wish to purchase their supply of feed for the season now, as the pool will close August 4th. EDWARDS (St SMITH A NOTE OF INTEREST We Do NOT Close Tl-mrsrUy Afternoons During July and August and here is the Reason The undersigned (our clerks) voted on the proposition whether we should close Thursday afternoons during July and August and keep open as all the other stores do on Wednesday nights from 6 to 8, throughout the year. The verdict was unanimously to keep open Thursday afternoon and close as we always did Wednesday evening promptly at 6.

The largest store force has given their opinion and we gladly abide by their decision. And why not their INTEREST IS OURS Just Compare 6 Thursday afternoons total 36 hours or days -32 THERE IS A REASON We feel we owe this explanation to our patrons. CAIN-BERNKQPF, Inc. We, the undersigned, voted unanimously to keep open Thursday afternoon as our firm gives us 3 times the hours OFF during the year by closing Wednesday at 6 p. m.

Louise H. Amsberg Irene Butts Frances Crosetto Enola Draucker Clara M. Donnelly Madge Frank Gertrude Hayes Luella Keeney Lula Mather Ada D. Padgett Mildred B. Stagaman Belle Truman Edson J.

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