Richford Journal and Gazette from Richford, Vermont • 5

Richford Savings Bank and Trust Company We are prepared to settle and administrate estates. DIRECTORS 1.C.Comings, President. 2 per cent Feb. 1st and H.A.Pond, Vice-President. Corpenter, Treasurer.

L. C. Leavens, Chairman. 12 per cent Aug. 1st R.M.

Pelton. M. V. Taylor. Better than 4 per cent I.A.

Puffer. DR. R. M. PELTON, Richford, Vt.

Itoe hours: To 9:00 a.m., 12 to 1:30 and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Office at residence, Park Square. C. S. SCOFIELD, DR.

Richford, Vermont. ce hours: 8 to 9 a. 12 to 2, 6 to 07.30 Office at residence, No. 6, High street. G.

SHERMAN CLARK DR. Successor to Dr. If. S. Herrick "Specialty: Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat.

Office at residence, Province street. Office hours: Until 9 a.m., 1 to 2,30, 7 to 8.30 p.m Telephone 33-5 No Drugs. No Surgery. No Osteopathy FRANK E. BEMIS, D.

C. Chiropractor Office and residence 169 North Main street St. Albans, Vt. Chiropractic, the Science that locates and removes the cause of Dis-ease. Consultation and analysis FREE.

Hours: 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. McELROY CO.

REAL ESTATE Farms Village Homes and Business Opportunities Rents Collected Property Cared For 17 River street Richford CANADIAN PACIFIC AIL A PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICE. for Newport, Plymouth and Boston. Lv. Richford Ar. Newport 11:56 1:00 p.

m. Local for Newport and intermediate stationsdaily except Sundays Lv. Richford Ar. Newport 7:35 p. m.

8:50 p. m. Daily for Newport, St. Johnsbury, New York via Springfield, Concord and Boston. Ly.

Richford Ar. Newport 9 :29 p. m. 10:30 p.m. Daily--Boston-Montreal Train.

Ly. Newport I.v. Richford Ar. Montreal 3:55 a. 4:53 a.m.

7:10 a. m. Daily except, Sunday-Newport-Farnham train intermediate stations, Ly. Newport Lv. Richford Ar.

Farnham 7:00 m. 8:15 a. m. 9:45 a. m.

Lv. Newport Lv. Richford Ar. Montreal 5:31 p. 8:00 p.

Trains on Drummondville branch leave Sutton for. Knowlton, Waterloo, at 7:40 a. m. and: 2:10 p. returning, arrive at Sutton 11:15 a.

m. and 8:10 p. m. P. McGETTRICK, Agent, Richford, Vt.

TR. DUNN AUCTIONEER 'Phone 25-6 Newport Center, Vt Sales condneted in any section, Prompt and best service, 14 years experlence. PROPERTY VALUE $4000. TOTAL INSURANCE 2500. UNINSURED 1500.

The FIRE INSURANCE policy that you take out thru THIS AGENCY is all that fire insurance means--it is backed by a company ready and willing to make a prompt fair settlement in case of loss-a company strong and well managed. Ask any of our patrons about this agency. FRED. H. KELLEY, When you want The Best buy BRIDAL VEIL Hollister Hurlbut Co.

FLOUR, FEED, GRAIN, HAY MISS RUTH A. HAUGHEY, Teacher of Pianoforte, History of Harmony. Pianoforte Diploma from St. Elizabeth College. Morristown, N.

Harmony from Franz Bellinger, New York. Reasonable terms, 'Phone 117-2 AS WONDERFUL FOR GIVING COLORS AS LUX IS POR PRESERVING THEM Twink Twink MADE BY THE MAKERS OF LUX WASHES AND DYES: AT THE SAME TIME For sale at Brown's News Store. The Richford National Bank NOTICE. This Bank, under the supervision of the United States Government, will commence business on MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1920. CHARLES W.

MACDONALD, Cashier. LOCAL MENTION. -Miss Lilah Hill of Cowansville, passed Monday in town visiting friends. -Kenneth Freer, a student in a Boston art school, is passing vacation here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

W. B. Freer. -Jason Rogers and Miss Jennie McNeal of Craftsbury, former residents, passed Saturday with friends in this village. -Percy Shangraw, who is attending the Albany, N.

law school, is here visiting his parents; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Shangraw.

-The regular monthly supper of St. Ann's Guild will be served in the parish hall Thursday, June 17, from 5.30 until all are served. Does the address label on this paper indicate that your subscription is overdue? If so you know what you ought to do. -An occasion of interest to many residents of Richford occurred at Chicopee, on June 5, when Mrs. Eva Locke Bedell was married to William Herbert Ordway, both of Chicopee.

Only intimate relatives and friends were present. Mrs. Ordway is a former Richford lady, a daughter of the late Edward S. Locke, who for many years operated what was known as "the Locke tannery" on the East Berkshire road. -Mr.

Green, owner of the ice house off Willow street, complains of the maltreatment of his property by boys (many of them old enough to know better) who break into his ice house and expose the contents to waste, and loaf about in his woodshed smoking cigarettes and pipes, thereby endangering his property. Unless the nuisance is abated by parents of the offending boys the matter will be placed in the hands of State's Attorney A. B. Rowley, Advertised Letters. is a list of uncalled -for letters post office for the week ending Kenneth LaRock, Miss Hazel Miss Blossom Real Estate Transfers.

Following at Richford June 7, 1920: Bisbee, Domina, The following transfers of real estate were filed for record in the town clerk's office on the dates named: June Querolo to Henry E. Demar, building and lot of land on north side of River street. Price $3,000. Richford's New Bank. An event in the financial history of Richford will be the formal opening on Monday, June 14, of The Richford National charter for which was granted by the Comptroller of the Currency February 20.

The directors and officers of the new bank are among Richford's most reputable business men, and the cashier, Charles W. Mac Donald, comes to his new position after a long service in the Howard National of Burlington, and with best recommendations from the officials of that bank. The public is cordially invited to visit the new bank during the coming week and see "how things are done' in an up-to-date national bank. Anniversary Banquet. About sixty members of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society attended a banquet in the Methodist church Tuesday evening, June 8, the occasion being the 40th anniversary of the Mother Society of Woman's Home Missions of that denomination.

A delicious feast had been spread, a color scheme of pink and white being carried out in decorations, china and, to a considerable extent, in the food itself. After the supper Mrs. H. E. Kennedy acted as toastmistress, and the following programme was given in a most pleasing manner: "Mother's Birthday," Mrs.

E. C. Thayer "One of Mother's Family," Hi. A. Puffer "Our New Members," Mrs.

Robert McElroy Vocal Solo, Mrs. Orpha Colcord "Our Sunset Members," Rev. G. L. Wells Reading, "Keep Smiling," Mrs.

V. D. Taylor The toasts were interspersed with lively choruses composed for the occasion. The music was in charge of Mrs. G.

S. Clark. Great credit is due all who helped make the banquet a success, and especially to Mrs, M. V. Taylor, who had the affair in charge.

Maple Sugar Market Prices. Montpelier, June 9. Boston-Demand light, almost no movement. Syrup $2.50 a $3. Sugar, pails, 30c.

New York-Supplies light. Demand and movement slow. Market dull. Sugar, mostly 28 to 30c. Syrup $2.25 a $2.75.

E. S. BRIGHAM, State Commissioner of Agriculture. The Richford Phonograph Shop will be open for business at the new store opposite Colonial Theater, Main street. Saturday.

June 19th. Do not fail to visit this Shop when you are in Richford and hear some best Records played on the Sonora Folian-Vocalion Brunswick The Richford Gazette. RICHFORD, SUNE 11, 1920. Church and Society Meetings. BAPTIST.

-Rev. George Pomfrey pastor. Sunday services at 10:45 a.m, and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 12 m. G.

Leon Wells, pastor, Sunday services at 10:45 a. m. and 7:30 p. Sunday school at 12 m. Prayer meeting Thursday evenings at 7:30 o'clock, Epworth League meeting Sunday evening at 6:00 o'clock.

ROMAN CATHOLIC. -Rev. J. P. Lavigne, parish priest.

catechism Mass every Sunday at 10.30 a.m. at 3.00 p.m.; vespers at Ann's church. Rev. J. W.

Tripp, priest. Sunday, Holy Communion 7:30 except 1st Sunday in the month; Sunday school 12.00 morning prayer evening prayer 1st Sunday, Holy Communion at 10:45. Friday evening, prayer at 7:30. MASONIO. -Missisquoi Lodge, No 9.

Meets Tuesday evening on or before the full of the moon, L. E. Gibson, W. M. F.

Greene, Secy, ODD Lodge No, 18. Meets every Wednesday evening in Odd Fellows hall, River street Woodward, Secy. Sears, N. G. FORESTERS (Independent Order).

Court Vermont, 1649. Meets first and third Tuesday evenings in each month, in Mitchell's Block. G. A. -Frontier Post No.

70. Meets first Monday in each month. FORESTERS (Catholic 2d and 4th Wednesday in month in Mitchell's hall. EASTERN STAR-Missisquoi Chapter, No. 51, meets first Thursday on or after full moon.

WASHINGTON REBEKAH LODGE, No. 54, meets second and fourth Monday evenings in month in Odd Fellows Hall. Hilda Linston, Pearl Bliss, Secy. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS-Richford Lodge No. 25.

Stated convention on the second last Tuesdays of each month. LOCAL MENTION. Condensed R. R. Time Table.

Passenger trains leave Richford as follows.Via Canadian Newport and Bcston, 11:56, a. 7:35, 9:29 p.m.; for Montreal, 4:53, 8.15 a.m. and 5:31 p.m. Is your property insured against fire? If not, better see Fred H. Kelley, agent.

-Mrs. Laura Wells has gone to Enosburg Falls to reside for a season. -The Richford Phonograph shop will be opened for business Saturday, June 19. -Mrs. William Goff of Lowell, is here visiting her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Orvis Tibbits of River street. Carload of British Columbia Cedar Shingles arrived to-day. Give me a call. HA Gilman, Richford, -Warren 0.

Sweat, who has been in poor health for some time, is able to be out on the streets again, to the great pleasure of his many friends. -A fire alarm 'about nine o'elock Wednesday morning was caused by a fire in a shed of the Premont block on Troy street. The fire department arrived on the scene after the blaze was extinguished. -Thomas Reed Powell, a Richford boy, who for several years has been an assistant professor in Columbia University, New York, has been made a full professor of constitutional law in that institution. -The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Wednesday afternoon, June 16, at three o'clock, in the parsonage for the election of officers.

All members are requested to be present. -Sergt. Geo. W. Getty of St.

Albans was in town this week making arrangements for the removal of the body of his wife, who died here Sept. 4, 1913, from the new cemetery to a cemetery in St. Albans. -Fred H. Kelley took his wife and son Wednesday to Vale Perkins, where they have a cottage on the shore of Lake Memphremagog and where they will spend a couple of months.

Mr. Kelley returned this morning. -Richford Odd Fellows and Rebekabs will attend a memorial service in the Methodist church at 10.45 next Sunday morning. All will assemble in the lodge rooms on River street at ten o'clock and march thence to the church. Brothers having lodge badges are requested to wear them.

We have just received another carload of the modei Cheveolet. price $885, delivered, making 9 carloads sold since May 1st. 1920. Davis Kelley, -Miss Lillian Welch of Berkshire, who recently returned from Red Cross work in Siberia, will speak in the Methodist church next Sunday night. She has an interesting story of work, hardship and suffering in that distressed section of the once great Russian empire, and should have a large audience.

Miss Welch is a Richford high school graduate, and when she accepted the call to Red Cross work in Siberia was teaching school in Honolulu. -Mrs. Selinda Whaley, aged 65 years, died of heart trouble June 7 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. 1 E.

Clewley, on Troy street. Funeral service was in the Catholic church Wednesday morning, Rev. Joseph Lavigne officiating, and burial was in the new cemetery. Mrs. Whaley was born in this town May 10, 1855, a daughter of the late Guy Lahue, and always resided here.

Besides the daughter named she is survived by another Mrs. Joseph Leazer of Barre, and a son, Thomas Whaley of Lowell, who attended the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Elkie Whaley of Manchester, also came to attend his mother's funeral.

"TREASURE ISLAND." Stevenson's Immortal Story Has Been Given Noteworthy Photo-Production. Robert Louis Stevenson's immortal story, "Treasure Island," has reached the screen and will be produced at the Colonial Theater Tuesday evening, June 15. All the color and spirit of high advedture that is in the Stevenson classic has been retained, and the photoplay, has artistic been production. mounted with a The story, which is familiar to all, has been followed closely in the screen version. Jim Hawkins, Bill Bones, Long Silver, Ben Gunnin the familiar characters appear the -life the picture.

The picture opens in "Benbow Tavern" on the east coast of England, where at Bill Bones' death young Jim comes into possession of a chart showing the location of Captain Flint's treasure. From there sails the old brigantine in which the Squire and his mutinous crew leave on the treasure hunt. Battles with the pirates, the kidnapping of Jim, the fight in the stockade, and the final success follow. No effort has been spared to make Island" a truly great picture. The fight at old Benbow Tavern; the mutiny ou shipboard on the way to the treasure hunt; the battle at the stockade-all the red-blooded adventures that have made Stevenson's classic a favorite with young and old have been retained on the screen.

Shirley Mason plays the role of Jim Hawkins, and is supported by an allstar cast. A Good Man Gone. Lucien B. Parker, for upward of fifty years one of Richford's best and most respected citizens, died June 6 at his home on Province street, death being caused by cerebral hemorrhage, with arterio sclerosis as contributing cause. Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist church, Rev.

Mr. Wells conducting, and burial was in the family the new cemetery. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers, offerings of relatives and friends. Relatives attending the funeral were: Frank B. Parker of Rutland, a brother; Mrs.

F. A. Rousseau of Burlington and Mrs. F. 0.

Crouch of Boston, nieces; J. Alden Steward, A brotherin-law, and George and Alden Steward, nephews, all of Rutland; Benjamin Billings of Springfield, a nephew. Mr. Parker was born at East Clarendon, November 15, 1845. In 1863 he enlisted in Co.

10th Vermont, and served faithfully and honorably until the close of the Civil War, being discharged from the service June 29, 1865. In 1868 Mr. Parker came to Richford to reside, and since that time followed the trade of carpenter and build. er until a few years ago, when age and infirm health compelled a cessation of active labor. Soon after coming to Richford Mr.

Parker married Miss Kirah A. Parker, daughter of the late Asa Parker of this town, who survives him. He is also survived by sisters, Mrs. Sophia Billings of Springfield and 1 Mrs. Alice Woolwine of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and the brother and other relatives before named.

Simple and kind he lived, rich in the gracious dignity Of labor and of love, And knowing him our House of Life A turret strong and boldMore perfect grew, and added a to its symmetry A battlement within whose high severity we dwelt Content as friends must ever be. Deaf, Killed on Track. North Troy, June Boynton of Westfield, 78 years old, was fatally injured on a Canadian Pacific crossing in this village to-pay. He was deaf and was riding in a top buggy when struck by the enfline of a freight train. He lived a few hours after the accident.

He was a widower with no children and his nearest relative is a brother. CARD OF THANKS. The undersigned wish to express their appre ciation and thanks to the friends and neighbors for all their sympathy and kindness during the Illness, death and burial of our beloved husband, brother and uncle; also for all the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. L.

B. Parker. Mr. F. B.

Parker. Mrs. Sophia Billings. Mrs. F.

A. Rousseau. Mrs. 0. B.

Crouch. CARD OF THANKS, We desire to thank all the friends for, sym. pathetic words and kindly courtesies the occasion of the death and burial of onr much loved father, Horace G. Miltimore, with assurance of deep appreciation, Mr. and Mrs.

L. M. Miltimore. Mr. a and Mrs.

L. Mr. and Mrs. J. G.

Stanhope. Fairfield. Charles Ladieu of this town has filed a petition in bankruptcy. He gives his liabilities 88 $1,540.50, with assets of $1,029. Of the assets $200 is claimed exempt.

Part of the assets is a Ford valued at $425 on which is a mortgage of $85. New Adbertisemets. Notice to Taxpayers. The taxes assessed on the Grand List of the Town of Richford for the year 1920 are now in my hands for collection. A discount of four (4) per cent will be allowed on taxes paid to me within ninety (90) days from the date hereof, No discount after the ninety days, and the cost of collection will be added to taxes so remaining unpaid.

Richford, June 1, 1920. H. ROUNDS, Town Treasurer. Wanted. Chamber girl, Pastry Cook, Porter.

Would be willing to teach woman on pastry if anxious to learn. AMERICAN HOUSE, Richford, Vt. Wanted. An all-around man on farm; single; experienced in farm work. Address, R.

D. 2. E. A. LYON, Ludlow, Mass, Notice.

You will And at F. H. Touchette's wheelwright shop, Willow street, 2 2d-hand buggies that were recently overhauled and painted; also a few sleighs and sleds, reasonably priced, All kinds of wheelwright work in wood and iron done in best manner, Good time now to bring in your work. F. TOUCHETTE.

For Sale Cottage house on Noyes street, known as the Betters place. Very reasonabie price for quick sale. laquire of G. F. LADD.

RegardingBABBITT'S WHITE NAPTHA SOAP Valuable Premiums are given for Trade Marks Mitchell's Pharmacy THE SWEAT-COMINGS Richford, Vt. Manufacturers of Furniture and Dealers in Building Material of All Kinds. Lime, Lath, Shingle, Doors, Windows and Blinds always on hand or furnished at short notice Richford, Vt. COLONIAL THEATER PROGRAMME June Bennett in "THE LAW OF MEN." Pathe News. Al St.

John Saturday, Comedy. June Binney in "THE STOLEN KISS." Monday, 9th Episode in "THE LOST CITY." Louis Stevenson's immortal story, "TREASURE Tuesday, June ISLAND." A superb production. Wednesday, June Lytell in dir Gilbert Parker's WAY." greatest story, "THE RIGHT OF 22 cts. and 11 cts. Admission, Watch the Bulletin Boards in front of Theater.

This space will be used each week for The Colonial Theater Programme. S. Carl Carpenter, Ralph M. Buck, Lessees. It's Not Long Until That Boy or Girl Graduates.

There must be a Photographic Record of the Occasion. Make the appointment TO-DAY! The Wildung Studio Phone 29-11. 109 Main st. RICHFORD. First Baptist Church, Richford The Little Church Around the st.

A cordial welcome to all to worship with us. READ THE CHURCH NOTES You'll Need Them. Tire Holders. Bumpers. Wrenches.

Ash Receivers for closed cars. Cigar Lighters. Clocks. Cushion Slip. The Auto Supply Store---at the bridge- Richford THE ROUNDS STORE Richford Vermont Hot Weather Suggestions: A full line of Voile, Gingham and Percale Dresses- -Wooltex pre-shrunk; some more moderate priced Wash Skirts: A second lot of those fine Plain and Figured Voiles, by the yard.

Canvas Shoes for all. The Store That Saves You Money THE POWELL COMINGS CO. are headquarters for GARDEN TIMOTHY FLOWER SEEDS CLOVER We buy only The Best. Do not take chances on poor seeds. 3 Hail! Columbia.

During the past two years we have been unable to obtain COLUMBIA GRAFONOLAS and records in quantities sufficient to take care of more than 25 per cent of our trade. During this time we have bought no other make, prefering to wait for the old reliable, and your patience and ours is to be rewarded. Owing to, the immense new plants and equipments of the Columbia Graphophone Co. new Grafonolas and Records are coming quite freely. We have a good stock of both for your inspection.

"Prove all things, hold fast to that which is good." F.W. Mitchell Richford.