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Che Otsego Journal. WILLIAM M.. DEITZ, Editor and Proprietor M..] + .. BUBSORIETIQN RATES. One Year, If paid in advance if not paid until end of year - Six Months, in advance.. 6 Three Months, in advance..-- » Single Copies, 3 Cents. X~ Subscribers.\ residing outside} 'of the inty must send Tex Cents Additiosal, as wo 23:11 obliged to pay postage in advance on all papers leaving the county. n_ THURSDAY... . DECEMBER 20, 1928 $1.30 1.75 40 ~ 'The death of Mrs. Spencer Follett occurred Tuesday morning, December 18th, 1923 at the State Hospital in Binghamton, where she had been since October 3rd. For a number of years her helth had been declining, but for about a year she had failed more rap- idly. She was one of six children born to Wm. Dyer and Anna Amara, being born at Ontario, Can? about 64 years ago. At the age of nine, years she moved with her parents to Council Eluffs, Iowa, where she grew to wom- anhood. - January 3rd, 1877, she was united in marria Spencer Follett of Norwich, coming east to make their home. The deceased had lived a large part of her life in this vicinity and - had won the respect and friendship. of everyone who knew her, | In early life she joined the Methodist church and was always a regular attendant upon church services as long as health permittedga'jaithful worker and Pid earnest Christian woman. To mourn the loss of .an affectionate wife and mother are the husband, two daugh- ters, Mrs. L. C. Gerowe, of Yonkers and Mrs. S. L Brownson of Greene and one son Mark of Boonville, N. Y. Another son Frank died some years ago. There are also several grand children. - The funeral was held, from the M. E. church in this place, Thurs- day p. m. at 1 o'clock, Rev. M. R. Weaver officiating. | Interment was mace by the side of her son in River- dale Cemetery. James Guile, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Guile, Jr. of Johnson City were called here Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Follett. It is reported that Homer Ferguson has purchased a farm across the river from Rockdale, which he will conduct and will also maintain a barber shop in Rockdale certain evenings a week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Butts entertained a large\company of guests on Christ- mas Day. Kenneth Coy and Harold Breck- heimer came home from Syracuse University last Wed, to spend the hol- idays. Nelson Sherwood of the Delhi Ag- ' ricultural School is home for a ten- day vacation. Quite a number from the Episcopal Mission and some others from this place motored to Utica Thursday to witness the ordination of Rev. R. O. Tulloch of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Northrup of Unadilla spent a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dennison, Samuel Simmons of Troy, N. Y., is visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard Sargent and family. Wm. Kruger of New York City is visiting his sister, Miss Amelia Parker this week. Mrs. Fred Cass was quite ill several days the past week. Miss Sara Grover of Cornell Uni- versity is spending the holidays at her home on the cast hill. The following teachers are spend- ing the CHristmas vacation 'at their homes here: Misses Marguerite Wild, of Yonkers; Amelia Parker, of Bing- hamton; Nora Bailey, of Endicott; Fannie Anderson, of Sidney Center; and Adelaide Peet, of Utica. Miss Lettie VanValkenburg went to Oneonta Sunday P. M. to spend a few [days with her sister, Mrs. Daniel Gardner and family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bushnell and son of Solvay are visiting relatives here and at Gilbertsville this week. Mr. and Mrs. Will Coy, son Ken- neth, and Fred Cass and family were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Cass in Norwich, Tuesday. Christmas guests at F. G. Dixon's were Mr. and Mrs. Theo, Ray and son of Gloversville, Edwin Dixon of Am- sterdam ; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wight- man and Adrian Dixon of Bingham- ton, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Bagg spent Christmas, with relatives in Syracuse. Guests at'the home of Mr. and Mrs. O Smeader Christmas week were Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Brining of New York City; Mr. and Mrs. Fay Compton of Middleport, N. Y., and Harold Breck- heimer of Syracuse. Stanley Bagg is quite ill at his home on North Street. Christmas at the Churches. At the Methodist the Christmas tree and exercises were held on Sat- urday evening and were followed by a supper served in the Community House to the members of the Sunday schook At.the Baptist church the beautiful Réfifchem Christmas pageant pre- seiited by about 35 people specially costumed, was the Jeading feature. 'There was also recitations by the little folk and two pretty 6.11115th trees well laden: The Christmas festivities at St. Matthew's chapel were held on Christ- mss eve. .There was a supper for the Sunday chool and at midnight the celebration of Holy Communion. The of Mrs. Ann Pickens Follett, a former resident of this plage, was held Saturday at the home of er daughter, Mra. Arthur Sutliff in Afton, where she died. 7, Ri was in Syracise on business several days this week. Khe sad news resshed here Monday of The desth of Mrs L E. Wheeler which occurred quite scddenly at her witter home in Fine Hicf, N. C. The body wil be brought to this place for burial, the fumeral befng Red Thitsday altertoon - South New Wheder sz4 for a worber of years she was a beloved pastor's wité heve. THG sympathy of the whole ect rhixty gues urs to the bereaved us. ane. L <> s come iB inh ae cones emmm 25} A ter: Mrs, -Ralph Marble on Saturday GUILFORD have elected tye following officers for 1024: < N., G.-Fred Burlison. . V. G.-Wilfred Mead. Secretary-V. A.. Mead, * Rec. Sec'y.-Theodore Hoffman. Treasurer-W. R. Burchard. Trustee-Hehry Pfeil. A special meeting will be held Mon- day, December 81st. All brothers are urged to be present. ° Mrs. Lillian Hunter of Sidney was a brief caller at the home of her sis- afternoon. Miss Anna Bloom, a teacher in the Fairview school, Binghamton is spend- her holiday vacation with her father, Charles Bloom. Prof. and Mrs. Truman F. Wedge of\ Jefferson have been guests atthe home of his brother Walter Wedge. Mrs. Hannah Ballard of Sidney has been a guest of relatives in this place. Mrs. Leon Whitemore and son Otto of\ Syracuse have been spending a lew days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. lay Cummings. Prof. and Mrs. H. B. Shelton of Jtica are spending the Christmas va- sation with his parents Mr.and Mrs. W. P. Shelton. Theodore Wilson of Albany is spending his Christmas vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. George Walby and grandson Chauncey Robertson of Ed- meston have been visiting Mr. and Mrs, C. F. Marks, D. Darwin Brown and sister Grace Brown were shopping dn Norwich Sat- urday. Misses Grace, Josephine and Jessi- 'm Leach of Norwich are spending heir Christmas vacation at the home )f their mother, Mrs. J. W. Beldwin. Mrs. Blanche Smith is caring for Miss Ruby MacClean who is ill. Mr. and Mrs. John Tripp left Sat- arday afternoon for Detroit, Mich., where they will visit their daughters, Mrs. George Fox and Mrs, Kenneth Fox. Ruby Marie Curtis Again the great reaper has thrust his sickle and Ruby Marie Curtis passed away December 17, at her home below Sunset Hill Cemetery, aged 4 years and 18 days. Little Ruby was born in the town of Guilford November 29, 1919 and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Lewis Curtis. - Rev. W. S. York offi- ciated, burial being being made in Gilbertsville. - She is survived by her parents and three. sisters Gertrude, Genevieve and Elsie Pearl. Our sym- pathy is extended to the parents in their bereavement. Shelly York will be leader of the Epworth League next Sunday even: ing, Topic, \What Time it it?\ | Bible reference, Psa. 90:12. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dressel and little daughter Carolyn of New Paltz art guests at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs. Otto Ives. Mrs. Bessie Johnson has resigned at South Hill and has accepted a po- sition as teacher in the. Primary De- partment at East Guilford. Mrs. Ralph Foote is now teaching in the Ives Settlement school. Mrs. Cora Thackerway has been visiting Mrs. A. L. Shelton in Nor- wich. District school No. 9 is under the efficient management of Mrs. Bell Church. There are about thirty pu- pils and all doing good work. The school gave a Christmas entertainment at the school house on Friday after- noon, December 21st and a most en- joyable time was spent. Mr. Jacobs and parties from New York were here recently to purchase Camp Chenango and will come and make plans to put on improvemenis | on the buildings and land, making the camp more convenient for the pleasure seekers from the city. It has been decided that the name of the camp should be changed to Camp Oxford. Ralph Hackett of Norwich has been visiting his sister Mrs. Linn Smith. Ray Hall was a business caller in - Sidney Thursday. Paris Ives who is attending the Mor- risville A-zriculturxfl school is spend- ing his Christmas vacation with his | parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ives. Miss Elizabeth Horton is spending her Christmas and New Year vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Horton at Union Springs. . Misa Myrtle Evans was shopping in | Sidney Friday. ROCKDALE Miss Veatrice Avery of Middle: town - spent | Christmas | with | her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Avery. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Feelon and little son are spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ames. Z. T. Cable visited his daughter, Mrs. W. Johnson and family, near | Oxford Christmas. i Mrs. Sarah Warner, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Burt and daughter, of Bingham- ton, were at their home here from Saturday until Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hayes of Ful- tonville visited her parents, Mr. and ¥rs. Geo. Aylesworth, from Saturday until Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Silvernail is sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ur Skinner. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Elwell went to Binghamton last week Saturday to spend some time with their daughters, Mrs. A. Rhinevault and Miss Bessie Elwell. Miss Dorethea Petley of Bainbridge visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. | J. H. Petley a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith, Marion, and Ralph Bresee of Binghamton visited Mra. Bresee's mother, Mrs. Winthrop over the week erd and Christmas day. Eddie Cole, who was taken to the Norwick hospital last week Saturday from blood poisoning, is re- ported ds doing as well as ean be ex- tected. i Mz. and Urs. F. E Barficon were in Norwich Saterday. Mr. sed M+s Robert Eston and Hee Eregier ef fi€5é5§ inanmmm midi lew livin cire mont as 'The Skenanda Lodge 799, L O. 0. F. |. JLAURENS ° At the regular meeting of Laurens grange, No. 1377, held at the Grange hall, December 14, the. following offi-|- cers were elected for the ensuing year: Worthy Master, A. R. Eldred; worthy overseer, C. Klindt; worthy lecturer, Mrs. William L, Houghtal- ing; steward, John Cator; assistant steward, Carl Eldred; chaplain, Mr Merritt Clark; treasurer, G. W. Irislz? secretary, C. G. Eldred; gate keeper, Peter Petersen; Ceres, Enna Herring; Pomona, - Catherine (Grant; Flora, Louise Southworth; lady | assistant steward, Hazel Eldred; musician, Mrs. G. W. Irish. ' - ~ At the regular meeting held. last Saturday evening at the Masonic hall, the following officers were elected, tc be installed at their next reguim meeting, January 5: Charles Brink W. M.; Samuel Hilsinger, S. W. Claude Gaylor, J. W.; W. H. Widger treasurer; E. R. Hilsinger, secretary F. L. Winsor, S. D.; M. Dorfler, J. D. The services Sunday in the Metho- list Episcopal church were appropriate to the season. Special music was given at both services. On. Monday night at the Episcopal church was held the mas tree and supper for all the tion and friends. There was a gram of recitations.and songs, music by the orchesira. A fine ent 'ainment was agiven. * At the Presbyterian church the Christmas exercises were held on Mon day evening with the usual winte picnic and tree, with a program o music, recitations, etc. The High school closed Wednesday so the teachers could attend the con ference in Oneonta on Thursday an: Friday of last week. School will re sume January 7, following the Christ mas vacation. Christmas exercises and trees were held Wednesday afternoon in the var- lous rooms at the High school. The pupils of the grades have a fine pro- gram arranged. Mrs. W. H. Peet entertained the pupils of her room, the seventh and eighth grades, at her home on Satur- day evening and a fine time was en- joyed by all. At the regular meeting of the O. E. S., held Monday night, December 1 the following officers were ehite Worthy Matron, Bertha Widgwz; worthy patron, Charles Taylor; as- sociate matron, Nellie Ferguson; treasurer, Grace Winsor; secretary, Fred Williams; conductress, Minnie Hand; associate conductress, Alice Irish; trustee for three years, Mrs. John Salisbury. Mrs. Louise VanBuskirk of Milford was a week-end guest of her nephew, M. J. Mallory. 1 Earl D. Fay of Troy was a guest aver the week-end of his brother, John L. Fay, called here by the crit- feal illness of his mother, Mrs. Maria Fay, L. D. Fay and wife of Oneonts ; ilso spent Saturday and Sunday there. | Mrs. Addie Tabor of Middlefield is! visiting her sister, Mrs. W. C. Ald- rich. > Albany and Troy. They wére ac-l' companied to Albany by Mrs. J. O. Green and Mrs. Ross Darrah 'of One- onta. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hopkins arc visiting relatives in Oneonta for a few days. Miss Sarah Crow! of Portlandville was a guest Thursday and Friday af the home of E. J. Irish. Horace Hitchcock 6f Springfi@ld, Mass., has been spenqing a in town. {* ' Edwin Baldwin of Peekskill is spending his Christmas vacut‘jon'with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L Van Wormer. * Miss Ada Hodges of Portlandvilie has been a guest this week of her brother, Bryon Hodges. Bert Hodges, also visited there Thursday night. Mr. and s. W. H. Peet left Sat- urday morning for Ellenville, where they will visit relatives over the holi- days. , - . Principal and Mrs, F. J. Casey, and son of Bainbridge are guests at the home of Dr, F. L. Winsor. George J. Fisher, a student of the University of Pensylvania, and his cousin, Miss O'Mailey, a senior of the Pennsylvania College of Osteopathy, Philadelphia, arrived yestéi'day to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Fisher, Laurens road. j» : CATARRH Catarth Is a Local disease greath - Quenced by Constitutional cling-(long. in HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con- sists of an Ointment which gives Quick Relief 'by local application, and the Internal Medicine, a Tonic, which acts Egggugh {he 13100?! on the Mucous Sur- b s and assists i 4 ‘rsggnzrrh- n ridding your System o y drugeiste for over 40 Years. F. J. Cheney & Con, Toledo, 0. The best is always the cheap- est in the end. Buy an =. \American Beauty\ Electric Tron, the best fron made, becatise its sturdy con- struction assures you of years of satisfactory service. FOR SALE BY The Butternut Valley Hardware Co. f GILBERTSVILLE, N, v. NOTICE TO CREDITORS URSUANT to an order of Bheidon H. Clove, Surrogate of the County of Otsego, notice Is hereby wnven, accorainv. to [f 'aw. to all persons having clatms agninst the estat of Hobart L, Ives, deornsed, late of the B town of Unadilin, in said county, that they are required to exhibit Ihe amo, with vouch era thereof, to the undersigned executors of the ortate of the anld decensed. at the offlce of Wiltwm B. Pierce, In the viliwe of Bldney, Claude Herring and Miss Mildre Newell spent Friday and Saturday in] N. ¥ , on or before the 10th day of J . Dated December 18, 1984, y of July next tums L. tye, WILL! A M H. purlch} Executors. ~- r yt Interest at the rate of... Interest on accounts partment will be co and Octofer. interest from the (ret Certificates of - Dep PQUR PER CENT certificates at three ; Compound Interest Department the rate of four per cent per on the first days of January, April, July Deposits made on or he- fore the fifteenth of any month will draw Certificates of Deposit amount, drawing interest at the rate of Interest will be computed on ontstarding 1924, and at four por cent thereafter. First National Bank MORRIS, N. Y. Beginning Per with Jan. Cent 11924. in our Interest De- mputed quarterly ot annum of the month. osit fesued for any if left three months. mer cent to January, minn ned ned re mad mt rat rut rete rea meal rl rad ral rl ul ult rl ul ral nulnal raul uld tues v9 $ mB DP co To GAG C S' FoR Cocoa # Chocolate a A wholesome dessert shoul menu,. aweets are good for them. Chocolate is nourishing food d be a part of your daily Children and grown-ups crave sweets and GOOD : sugar is a body fnel, there- fore. the simple desserts made from COCOA sand CHOCO LATE gre wholesame and appetizing and Rockwood's Cocna and Chocolate are especially prep: for many others. - There aro six bars in each h Chocolate. ared for such uses, as well as alf pound cake of Rockwood's With a purchase of each one-half pound ef Reckwood's Chocolate or Cocoa we will give Sweetened Chocalate free. We also bave small jars of reites\\ for decorating cares, eta. one one-fourth peond bar of Rockwaood's Ctocolst, '\Deco- -25e each. *R ckwood'r shiver \Dewdrops\ Assorted MGk Chnonlste carcy-50e pound. GAGE BR Grocers, OTHERS Feed Deters. Gibertswille, N. Y. _ I The New Argyle Model A .. Shaded Walnut (Two Tone) Masterpiece HE New Argyle, which combiner two tones of walnut in a strikingly attractive manner, has already made secure its place among lovers of the beautiful Tre: splendidly matched graine and exquisite contrasts have brought this new saodel widespread popularity: almost overnight. 'Thesuperior Sonora tone quality ia present In all its bell-ikeclearness. Its motor, of good record capacity, and all metal trimmings, are gold plated. Sixtyrecord envelope filing system. Equipped with automatic stop, tone modifier and electric light. At $275, the Argyle is a truly remarkable value. Dinplayed and demonstrated by all Sonora dealors. s The choice of those who've heard them all. an scLpD sy W. EVERETT BARNES, oearer, Gilbertsville, N. Y. * Valuable | FOR SALE: The Empire House GILBERTSVILLE, - -_ NEW YORK ESIRI NGto retire from the hotel business, I cffer for sale my hotel property in Gilbertsville, together with the fur niture snd all sipurtenances. The hotel has twenty good rooms, is equipped with water, bath room, steam heat, electric lights and all modern improvements, During the past summer the building has been thoroughly repaired and out. New roof, repainted and repap- ered, outside and in ; «ll rooms refinished and everything made as goo 1 as new, The hotel enjoys a good patronage and is a paying investment. A rare oppot tunity for the right party to step into a good business in on of the prettiest small towns in Central New York, A Reasonable Price will be made on this property for a quick and if desired, satisfactory terms of payment can be arranged. For particulars apply on the premises. GEORGE H. CARPENTER mperty ; i' O R D The Universal Car The Ford Leads in SALES - SERVICE - PRICE Thus the Reason Why the Total Sales Have Reached 8,500,000 A Comparative Price Schedule Shows That the Ford Is the Greatest Value-Giving Car on To-Day's Market. Lowest Priced Cars With Latest Cuts Roadster - 4-Door Sedan Coupe $685 $525 795 640 795 750 645 580 Touring $380 $350 495 490 495 495 443 414 Ford Chevrolet Overland Star NOTE--Prices quoted sre f. 0. b. factories and include starter and demountables. The Gilbertsville Garage JOHN W. McCULLOCH, Prop. Authorized Ford Agents. LOOK . HERE! Spring Wheat Bran In 100-pound sacks at Badger Sweet Dairy Feed \ e« 210 Badger Stock Feed 1.70 These Aré BARGAIN Prices--Order Early CHARLES N. MOORE. $1.85 LJ 64 luurgn ~ -f Grade Groceries Baked Goods and Candy First Fleer , , y BrfGood Notions _\ L. W. DEITZ |. GILBERTSVILLE, N. Y. Goods Warner Corsets Shocs Hubbers First Floor Friendship and Goodwill have ever been coveted 'and priceless busi- ness assets. Their possession implies the most cordial relations based on mutual understanding and confidence. In the past year we have been fortunate in the enjoyment of all this, thanks to your valued patronage. And so these greetings sincerely wishing you A Happy and Prosperous New Year, carry also a grateful acknowledgement of the sup- . port you have given us. Cs Beacon Falls and Gold Seal Rubber Foot- wear Second Floor Crockery Linoleum ofl Cloth Wall Paper Window Shades 5 & 10¢ Goode ~-Second Floor Dec. 27 1928. L. W. DEITZ, GILBERTSYILLE, N. Y. We Thank You S we close this year Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Three, we feel deeply grateful to all who kave heiped make it possible for us to again score a splendid success, We wish you all a most prosperous and happy New Year.
