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2 She #} ~TEURSDAY ... DECEMBER 27, 1923 LOCAL BREVITIES A Happy New Year to all our readers. Miss Nina Anderson was home from Norwich over Christmas. John C. Dixon was in Binghafion from Saturday over Christmas, Mr. aud Mrs. Arthur Davis spent tite week end with her parents at Hartwick. Miss Ethel Toles was home from Elmira to spend Christmas with her par- Ents. Miss Ruth Wallinis home from her school work at Deposit for the Christmas vacation. Henry Richardszge home from Albany with Mr. and Mrs.\ Harry | Richards over Christmas. . Clifford Kesby, of Clark's Mills, was here with his mother and brother over Christimas. Mr. and Mrs, Williem Newman, of Bainbridge, bave been visiting at Lewis Gilbert's. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Bedell.of Sidney, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, Will Pes- body Christmas, Gleon Stenson and Henry Tobey, were up from Endicott to spend Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Karl S. Deitz, of Brook- lyn, spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. M. Deitz. Harold Bedient came from Albany to spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bedient, Tax Collector F. L. Jackson publishes a notice elsewhere that he is ready to re- ceive taxes, | Read it, = Edward P. Lillie, of Akron, Ohio, and Miss Florence Lillie, of Mt. Vernon, are home for the Christmas holidays, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Engler, of One- onta, have been spending the Christmas holidays at the Baptist parsonage, Miss Ella Hinman has given up her position in the Journal office and return- ed to hor home in Bennettsvilie Monday, Tianderah Chapter D. A. R. will meet with Mrs. Chas. T. Fox in Gil- bertsville on Saturday, Jan, 6, 1924. The Community. Christmas Tree has been lighted every night during the week and greatly admired by all who have seen it. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Freer, of Burlington, lows, Dec. 24, 1923, 8 son, weight nine pounds. | Coogratula- tions. W. A. Coe, Principal of the school at Cincinnatus, has been is town durifg the week visiting his sister, Mrs. S. C. Stoddard. . Mr. and Mrs, Sumner Day of North Manlius are spending the Christmas holidays with their daughter, Mrs. John Birdsall. The annual meeting of the members of the Buttornuts Baptist church will be heid at the church Tuesday, Jan, 1st, at 2 o'clock p. m. Miss Isabelle Wickes, teacher at Free- port, L. L., is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James B. Wickes. Robert Douglas and; daughter, \Miss Alexa Couglas, are spending the holi- days with their daughter. and | sister, Mrs. W. Everctt Barnes. Home from | Byracuse University for the holidays, John S. Root, Paul Moore aud Leland - Moore. - Harry Ward is also home from Hobart College... Miss Florence Hendrix, of Scranton, Pa., was here with her mother, | Mre. Jane Hendrix, over Christmas, Mr. and Mra. Floyd Hendrix, of Rockdale, also apnet Wednesday there with her. Owing to rush of work attending Christmas time, we are: late with the Journal this week. | Also there may be errors and omissions, which we hope will be overlooked. Miss Marion Bushnell, from Mt. Vere mon, and Mr. and Mrs. Colegrove, of Buffalo, have been here during the week, spending Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Busbnell. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Daniels and little daughter, Mary Elizabeth, of Nor- wich, Conn., and Miss Helen Daniels, teacher at Corning, were at home over Christmas with their parents, Postmaster and Mrs. Charles A. Daniels. The community is invited this Friday night to an organ recital to be given at Christ church by Mr. Charles Brewer al 8 o'clock. - There will be no service, and the recital will not last more than an hour. - If you like good: music you will enjoy this. The Board of Directors of the Town Insurance Company met at Firewen's Hall on Wednesday to examine the pol icies to expire during 1923 and attend to other business. - The anoual meeting of the members of the Company will be held at Fireman's Hall Tuesday, Jan. & 1924, at 2:30 o'clock p. m. The head of the State Grange esti- mates that over 38,000 farmers in the state of New York have left their farmm and gone to the cities and else- where during the past year. Many farms are abandoned entirely. Mr. Howard - White and | son, Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bunzey. of Sanitaria Springs, Mr. and Mrs Charles Johnson, Mrs. David Ryder, Mrs. Martha Thompson and son, Frank, Paul Moore and Marshall Craver were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson Christmas. * For the past two weeks the New York papers have carried on their front pages long, and in many case tiresome articles written by DD's and so called \big guns\ in the religious world, all attempting to destroy or take from the birth of Christ that which has been the hope and inspira- tion of the world for the past 2,000 years, They remind us of the barkers in front of the tents at the shows up st-the fair. - The one who makes the biggest noise, pounds the tomtom the tardest, gets the crowd in Lis text, but they soon come out after the fake in discovered! The Eble and the stary of the birth and life of Crist kave stood the test of time. | Greater en than those Tittle fellows bave recalled both and have long sizce been forgotten. And kstory wil report prof! The Bile wil five Crist Tves and His teackings «i] m to bless . A In the housing conditions in an 'around New York city, exempts from 'taxe- tion for five years to the extent of $5,000 of assessed value-a build- erected for residential purposes. This is our understanding. Now, if such a law is good for New York city, why would not a similar law work out ¢~relief for the farming condi- tions,; If any man would go on one of these abandoned farms and repair up the buildings and rehabilitate the fdrm, why not exempt him from tax- ation for five Years! Give him a chance! These farms all over Cen- tral New York are running down every year! Many of themware now growing up to brush. Soon they will be worthless. Why not start a ment to get them back again? one 'suggests cutting down expenses! Not on your life! «But we believe our suggestion as to i‘eligving them from tuxation is practical and could be worked out. If it is constitutional and right in New York city why not up the state? Have we any man big enough'to put it through? comMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE] It was a most kindly and gracious thought that came into somebody's mind that Gilberteville ought to have, and easily could have, a Community Christmas Tree. When the thought came the time was short, but action was prompt. Professor Charles Lillie offered to provide the tree, and a beautiful tree it was, very high and shapely. He and a number of our genefous busi ness men provided the funds by which the tree could be wired for electric lighting. Mr. S. H. Woodland offered his services for 'the putting up of the tree. Of course there was just one place in the village where such a tree ought to stand. That was in \The Overlook,\. just by the side of the beautiful Memorial Chair erected to the memory of the late Joseph T. Gilbert. And there the tree was set. By Saturday evening it was all ready, and the lights were turned on, the star at the top shining beauti- fully. Again on Sunday night the tree shone for us. But on Monday evening, Christmas Eve, came the official lighting of the tree. Nature was lovely that night The clouds which had hung low and dark for many days were cleared away. The full moon shone brightly. The ground was covered with a light snow. The air was crisp. The people gathered in large num- bers around the «tree. The most beautiful of our great Christmas hymns were sung, the singing being led by that one of our citizens who most perfectly can do that thing, and upon whom we depend for so many of our community affairs, Mr. Charles R. Brewer. The story of the birth of the Christ was reverently read by Mr. Charles Lile. After this appropriate religious exercise Santa Claus appeared, with jingle of bells, and some 180 stock» ing packed full of candy were dis- tributed among the children, not one being intentionally omitted. The entire affair was a credit to our community, and the thanks of all of us are due to the many who helped either with money or personal service. GILBERTSVILLE LYCEUM COURSE Second Number Next,Monday Night December 31. Next Monday night,at the Town Hall, Losefi's Russian Orchestral Quartette will give the second number on our Lyceum Course. They offer one of the best and most popular musical programs of the season. This organization of tal- ented artists appear in their native Rus- sian costumes and the platform effect is indeed striking. The programs of the quartette are a combination of life and eathusinsm and cover a wide range of music from the wild, fantastic Russian dances, through the most exquisite,inspiring and difficult arias of the old masters, to that music termed \popular but never trashy,\ A prominent and pleasing feature, and one that never fails to evoke the greatest enthusiasm, is a sterling rendition of the beautiful Russian folk songs, nccompan- ied by haunting Russian balalikas, For intensive melody nothing surpasses these old songs. Each member of the quar- tete is an accomplished soloist. A program by this splendid organiza: tion is in no way an experiment. Season after season they have met with enthusi- astic approval everywhere. An evening with the company will rank as a distinet event in our community, Reports received from places where they have recently appeared, aésure us that the people of Gilbortsville have a rare musical treat in store. Don't fail to be present. COMMUNITY SONG. Thy sun-touched hills, thy wandering stream, Thy summer skies, thy star-light gleam, * Thy wooded slopes, thy valleys fair. Thy farms and homes how precious are. We know thy storms, thy sunshine too, The morning mist, the evening dew The noon day heat, the soothing night The sunset glow, the day spring bright. And when we leave thy peaceful life For larger work for harder strife #A Thy children still, though far we roam, Shall think of thee and call thee; home. -Charles M. Lilfic. ' Presbyterian Church. The pastor will preach at 10:30; s. m. and 7:30 p. m. Morning sab.} feet \Our best desire for mu\; Evening subject, \The Set of the \Face.\ Sunday school st 12 boom! Junicr C. Bi st 280 pom Semis-11 Endeswor at 6:80 p.m. - Leader, Miss, Edith Coon. Chrig Charck. | Sorday, Nec 30-Sonfiny after Christ mes Matfce st pr3 a mo the Holy at ygo: charch school st! yig: the Holy Communion sud sermon at rego. | rgo pom Teesisy-Fesst of the Cireomasion | The Holy Commuchion at Broo ®. m. recently enacted t8 relieve . would mot have dore it bad he been in Lwith useful gifts. - ALVA T. ADAMS: 'The people of this vicluity were shock- ed to hear Thursday morning that Alva T. Adams hadwhot himself fo his barn that morning at about 7 o'clock and [many could hardly believe the report, For several weeks past he had been auf fering from nervous trouble, in fact ever since his team ran away here in the vil- lage some time ago. While no serious damage resulted from the runaway, the matter seemed prey on his mind, and he could not shake it off. Dr. Fox had treated him and he had at times seemed better, but was able to do but little work and under the doctor's advice he had stayed at home and kept as'quiet as he could. Wednesday hesold his wife he felt better and he skp/t 'well that night, going out to his barn about half past six to do the chores. A little later his son, Alton, went out to help him, Not hear- tng bim, he called'several times with no reply, and opening the big door of the barn discovered his father Tying on the floor dead, He had shot himself in the head with a shot gus, which was usually kept in the house, but which he ust have taken. out to the barn at some other 'time, It is the general opinion of every one we have heard speak of the case that he must have been temporarily insane when he took his life. He was one of the lest men we would have expected to do such a thing and no reason can be given for his doing it. He was getting along well, no fin uicisl trouble, his family relations were the most pleasant and he must have been insane, as he smely his right mind. to, * Alva T. Adams was bor on the farm where he died, about two miles above Gilbertsville on the east side road to Mor- ris. He was about 52 years of age. His wife, who survives him, was Miss Lens Field and they have two children, Alton and Goldie, who will mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father, and who in the great sorrow that has so suddenly come to them will have the warm and tender sympathy of the peo- ple of this community. Aside from his immediate family he is also survived by a brother, Jared S. Adams, of Pitisheld, Mass. He was a member of the Gilbertsville Presbyterian church and a regular af- tendant upon its' services. A good citizen, a +quare and honorable man, and his death is a los to the town where he has passed his entire life and where he bad the respect of all who knew him, The funeral occurs on Saturday at 2 o'clock p. m., from the house, Rev. Dr. Hanna officiating, with burial in the Prentice ceery. - ~ HOLMESVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Milo Kenyon of Smith- ville were in town Wednesday after the rest of their household goods. Christmas exercises which were held at the church Thursday evening were very nicely rendered. The children also the young people doing their parts in a very pleasing manner. The presents were many and every one seemed to be in the Xmas spirit. Mr, Fred Johnson was in town Sun- day. , Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Powers and son Raymond of Norwich were calling on their parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Powers Sunday evening, Mrs. H. G. Littlefair was able to be brought from the hospital Monday where she has been for the past ten days, being treated. She does not gain as fast as her friends hoped for. R. D. Case brought her in his heated Sedan car, Mr. Chester Stratton of Utica visit- ed Monday at the home of Chas. Pow- ers'. A Mrs. Floyd Bresee and Alice Powers were shopping in South New Berlin Monday. Mr. Arthur Whitney left for New York to join his wife in a visit at her parents for Christmas. Mrs. Harriett Sage is spending the winter at her daughter's Mrs. Charles White and Mrs. Charm Littlefair, in Norwich. Mr. David Wilber 'of Norwich was calling on his aunts Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Klopstock Sunday and brought his uncle John Barice home. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Lamphere and daughter Iva spent Christmas with her parents in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Legrande Blackman visited relatives in Bonney Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Case spent Christmas with their daughter Mrs. L. D. Gifford in Norwich, MAPLE GROVE A fine time was reported by all pres- ent at the supper and dance held in the Hall last Wednesday evening. Messrs. Belden and Chase furnished the music. Several from this place were busi- ness callers in Oneonta the past week. Mrs. Rose Pegg of Elm Grove is visiting relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Light and chil- dren of Otego visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Pittsley Monday. His many friends here were pleased to see him again. Mrs. Emma Nichols has returned to her home in Morris after spending a week at Charles Card's. The Christmas exercises given by the school children in the school house last Wednesday afternoon were much enjoyed by all present. They certain- ly were well trained by their teacher Miss Bulkley. The tree was laden There will be services in the chapel here next Sunday at the usual hour, 3 p. m. This will be the last time Rev. Mrz. Smith can be with us as he leaves for Troy early next month. We are all very sorry to lose him. Wasts Lower Water Rates The city of Norwich is about to tmake new contracts with the water works company, and proposes téFay $5,000 per snoum for hydrant service instead of $7,000, the present figure. No of the water company were present at the besring oo Toesday, and a later conference with wril be brid. See the holday specials in Senoras and Vitamolas at W. Everett Barres'. Costs and Dresses Reduced -If 7035 need a cost or dress select mow and! save money. The F. H Swith Store,) vision. MISS KELLOGG RESIGNS , Instructor in Public Schools of Oneonta for 38 Years Will End Honorable Teaching Career at End of Present School Year. The Oneonta Star of Saturday pub- lished the following tribute to the worth and ability of a former Gilbertaville girl : Miss Frances Kellogg, the oldest teacher in point of servide in the pub- Hc aehools of Oneonta, har tendered her resignation to the Board of Educa- tion effective at the end of the school year. Miss Kellogg will spend the summer in California andy will Ithen take up her residence with her sister in Unadilla, For nearly 40 years atudents in the public schools of Oneonta have receiv- ed instruction in more than book know- ledge from Miss Kellogg and waxy a resident of Oneonta looks back with pleasure upon days spebt- under 'the guidance of one whose example and guidance has much to them as they have faced the problems of life as the sctual knowledge which they gained | under her supervision, Her career bas been one of unselfish deve- tion to her high calling and with her, as she steps from out the ranks of the teaching profession, will go the best wishes of hundreds, of former pupite as well as many others who have been privileged with her acquaintance. Miss Kellogg was born and bred In Gil- berteville and obtained her education and training for teaching there under the tutelage of the late Prof. Abel Wood. She was spring from a race of teachers, as both her grandfather and her great-grand{ather were of that calling. One of cher raost prized possessions is a class room regiters dated ©1805'' and kept by her great- grandfather, |_ ' 400 Miss Kellogg commenced teaching.i_n 1876 and has taught continuously since that date, all but two years of the time in New York state. Those two years were spent in Lowville, Pa. Thirty-eight years ugo the first of January she came to Oneonta from Gilbertaville to take the place in the Union achool of Miss Libbie Sioat. She taught in the old Union school building until it was replaced by the present High chool building. She is at |~ present teaching the advanced seventh grade and has occupied the same room since the building was erected. When Miss Kellogg berame connect- ed with the Oneonta schools there were but two schools in the system, the Union school on Acaiemy street and the school at the corner of Milier street and West Broadway, whose place has since been taken by the River street school building. She bae thus witnessed nearly the entire de- velopment of the present splendid system of public schools. During the thirty-eight years that Miss Kellogg has taught in the Oneonta schools it is safe to soy that more than 2.00 pupils have come under her super- Her personality was g ch that she is undoubtedly most kindly remem- bered by such of them who are now liv- ing. Most of them are probably now fathers or mothers and some are even grandfathers and grandmothers. A remarkable record indeed is Miss Kellogg's, one that she can look back upon with the true pride that comes from having put one's best into the daily duties of life. BIMOCK HOLLOW Merritt Follett was called to Afton Wednesday by the death of his mother which occurred that day at the home of ber daughter, Mrs. Arthur Sutter. The fungral was held Saturday at Norwich, Mr. Follett and family have the sympathy of the neighborhood in their sorrow. Mrs. A. D. Ford and mother Mrs. Fred Young were guests of Mrs. Har- old Gardner at New Berlin Center Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wells were in Norwich Wednesday to carry his moth- er Mrs. Ada Wells who will spend the winter with her daughter and £1194? Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunt. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Ford and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Fisher were in Oneonta Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George Sweet called at Ralph Mumbalo's at New Berlin Wednesday. © Guy and Elizabeth Chase of Am- sterdam are spending their vacation with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Chase. Lynn Cogshall of Sherburne spent Friday night and Saturday with his brother Scott, at Jay Wells'. A. D. Ford and family in company with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Young, and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Brooker and Harry Young were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Angell of Nor- wich Sunday. X Several from here attended the Christmas tree exercises at the Bap- tist church at Sofith New Berlin Sat- urday evening. The Bethichem Xmas Pageant which was presented was very beautiful and we hope will be given again in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. C. Overgard have rented their farm to George Osborn and will move to Norwich. We are very sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs. Over- gard from our neighborhood as it takes another one of our good fami- lies. Wishing you all a Happy New Year. SOUTH HILL--BUTTERNUTS Mrs. Arthur Trask, Mrs. Joe Faz- zone, Mrs. Fred Saunders attended the funeral of Miss Nellie Fairbanks at Unadilla Center Thursday. Willis Fazzone is spending the week's end with his friend, Edwin Trask, at Unadilla. Virginias Sission is helping at Ben Wilber while Mrs. Wilber is at One- onts in the hospital. Pred Saunders is driving a new Star car. * Ed. Davis is driving a new Ford car. Ms. and Mrs. Ben Wuber are the happy parents of a little girl born to them at the Oneonta hospital on December 18. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs, Arthor Trask spent Sunday with kis brother, Leon, st Urséia. B. J. Wier was in Oneonta Son- day to see bis wife, who is there. Clean up during Inventory-HMany troken Enes, goods, separate garments, ete, wil be thrown 62% on the certer esunter #1 greatly rediced prices, The P. H. Str, ogres onlie Sowa s f \ --- y 2 [C. D. Carpenter is agent for the Journal in Morris and will receive new subscriptions and renowals from those desiring the paper. News items may also be handed to him for publi- cation.] CHURCH SERVICES, Ermscorat-Rev. E. E. Hutchinson, Rector- .- sunday services, 10:80 a. mm.; 12:00 noor, and 7:00 p. m. Friday evenings ot T c Bierist-Rev. F. J, W. Chubb, -SBunda services, 10:80 and 1:45 a. m.; C. 6. at$:00 an services nt 1:00 p. m. Thursday evening ab? Metitoptez-Hev. Charles Young, Pastor-Sun- day services, 1030 and 1136 a. m:; Epworth League, 6:00. Evening services at 7:00. Unvsosarmz-Rev. F. G. Leonard, Pastor. sunday services, 10:80 and 11:45 a, m. At the regular annual meeting of the Louisville Grange recently held the fallowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: Master-Henry Chas Overseer-Charles Light. Steward-Merton Littlewood. Lecturer-Florence Bailey. Chaplain-Mrs. N. J. Ellis. Assistant Steward-Ralph Aplin. Lady Assistant-Blanche Ellis. Secretary-M. B. Gifford. Treasurer-Alton Littlewood. Gatekeeper-A. G. Eaton. Pomona-Mrs. Henry Chase,\ Ceres-Mrs. Charles Light. A Flora-Mrs. A. G. Eaton. /* At a meeting of Hillington Chap- ter, R. A. M., held at Masonic Hall, December 11th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: High Priest-Henry R. Washborn. Scribe-Lee Starr. Secretary-E. C. Miller. Treasurer-George Whitman. C. H.-J. Frank Hay. R. A. C.-Earl Southern. Past Scribe-Merritt Bridges. Master Third Vail-A. Z. Carleton. Master 2nd Vail-Fred Southern. Master 1st Vail-Frank H. Isbell. At the annual meeting of Tianuder- rah Lodge, F. & A. M., held last week Tuesday evening, at Masonic Hall, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Master-W. W. Sanderson. Senior Warden-Geo. Mansfeld. Junior Warden-H. R. Washborn. Secretary-Scott E. Gage. Treasurer-George Whitman. Tiler-Frank H. Isbell. 'The rest of the officers are appoint- ed which has not been done yet. Mrs. Frederick Leonard has been confined to her bed the past week with quite severe illness under the care of Dr. Hall of Gilbertsville. Miss Ethel Winton, a teacher in Mont Claire, N. J., is spending her holiday vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs. L. S. Winton, at their home on Lake street. , © Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson of Brooklyn and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bridges of Liberty are Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Brid- ges. Also their son Maurice Bridges who is attending the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia is home for 'his vacation till January 2nd. A new electric siren whistle was placed on the town house last week, to be used hereafter for fire alarm. Mrs. Ann Pickering returned to her home in Morris from Rochester last week, where she had been visit- ing a few weeks, much improved from her injuries received from a fall be- fore she went away. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Linn returned last week from an extended visit in the North Woods for their health. Asa Card is spending some time with his daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Richard Karney, at Schenectady. David Hilsinger started last Thurs- day for Minnesota and the Dakotas He will visit his son and expects to spend the winter out that way. Mrs Hilsinger is now visiting in the vicin- ity of Albany, but expects to go wes! later. © Floyd Eckler has, had a radio set installed in his residence, corner of North Broad and Water streets. The Morris Masons will have a dance on New Years' Eve., Monday December 31st, at the Parish House Good music, dancing from 9 till & o'clock. Round and square dances Lunch served by the Eastern Stars. Everybody invited. Mrs. Floyd Eckler and baby ore turned to her home in Morris last Wednesday from the hospital at On- eonta. All our school teachers were in Oneonta last Thursday and Friday in attendance at the Teachers' Confer ence. Albert H. Nichols is driving a new Reo Sedan and seems to take lots of comfort with it. It isn't very often at this time of year in this part of the country that you can pick pansies and see rose: budded, but it is a fact. Mrs. R. R. Ripley reports as picking pansies on Friday and Sunday. What's the us of going south for the winter? We were also handed a twig from a lilac bush with green leaves and some quite large buds on it which was taken from the dooryard of Joe Lee's residence. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Howard and Charles Butler of North Pharsalia vis- ited Sarah Smith at the home of Joe Lee Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nichols'of Bing- hamton spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Nichols Mrs. Kathryn Colburn returned to her home in Morris from Milford and Cooperstown, where she had been vis- iting the past three weeks. Fred and Burton Chubb, with two boy friends are home from their school work jn Ohio at the Baptist parsonage Mrs. W. W. Sanderson is in Rome this week spending Christmas with her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs Bartholmay. The Kenyon Free Library is about to send in an order for $180 worth of new books for the library. Mrs. B. R. Morris has given the Kenyon Free Library \Walter Page's Letters,\ in two volumes, a very val table acquisition to the library. Miss Willetta Lewis of Rochester was horse for Christmas, visiting her mother. Marshal? Hutchinson and sister Al berta Hutchinson came home from their respective schools last week for the hoedays. Mra. E. E. sister and riece Virgizia Bean of Troy came im Hors for the ReZéSays Merday gtigl’f. Zeen Cheech Notes g A wass was HEV bn the mea suse wae leia de cheba nities ca lie a Sigel + s church on Christmas Eve. Serylces were held on Christmas Day at 10:80. «-Wednesday St. Stephen's Day the Holy Sacrament was celebrated at 10 o'clock. Friday evening there will be a children's service, with“ Christmas Car- ols, etc., in the church at 6 o'clock. Supper in the Parish House at 7. A Pageant and tree with games in the Parish House hall at 8 o'clock. 'There will be no services in the church on | Sunday morning. The Rector will hold services in St. Paul's chapel at Noblesville at that time with a cele- ration of the Holy Sacrament, There will also be evening services with a tree in St. Paul's chapel on Saturday evening at 7:80. -' ROCKWELL'S MILLS We are wishing all a Happy New Year and hope you have just enjoyed the Merriest of Merry Christmas, Minor auto accidents such as run- ning off sluices and into the ditch are too numerous to mention; one should drive straight as possible and dodge the \booze.\ Mrs. Carrie Ellis of New Berlin was a recent caller at Wallaces, Ralph Aldrich of Utica was a caller on his parents over Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Johnson and daughter Elva and son George of Johnson City, spent their Christmas vacation with friends and relatives here and at Mount Upton. Charles C. Wallace and wife of Oneonta were Xmas guests of LeRoy and Alice Wallace. « Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rock- well Christmas were Mrs. Marie Bow- n of Mt. Upton and H. R. Cuffman. Mrs. H. C. Rockwell ahd Ella Han- cock spent Christmas at F. S. Rock- well's. Mrs. Rockwell's aunt Mrs. Thompson and daughter Elizabeth of Norwich were also guests of the Rock- well's. - Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Graves went :o East Braintree, Mass., Saturday to spend the holidays with Mrs. Graves' carents. Mr. Graves will return Mon- day after New Year, while Mrs. ‘Graves will remain for a longer visit. Earl Aldrich of North Guilford called on his parents Sunday. An Xmas given at the home of Homer Dela¥in. Those pres- ant were: Mr. and Mrs. Joel Dorman, Mr. and Mrs, Leland Ives and three thildren, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gridley and six children, and Mrs. Lola Wells of Norwich, and Miss Belle Orks of New York City, and Edwin Mills and mother of Unadilla. Cecil Switzer of Binghamton was a guest of his cousin Ivan Edwards from Saturday until Tuesday. Mrs. L. Snyder was a guest of Mrs. H. C. Rockwell Saturday night and Sunday. . If those having any personal men- 'ion or news items which they wish to send to the \Journal\ or \Bee\ would leave them with me or at the Post Office I would be glad to send them. Please have them on hand to send on the 4:58 train Tuesdays. O. & W. Settles. A Norwich cor. says: Through its local attorney, William H. Sullivan, the Ontario & Western R. R. has set- tled important actions in Federal Court without trial Two of these cases grew out of the Maywood wreck last March. Mrs. Eunice L. Mason, widow of trainman George Mason of Sidney, was awarded $15,000 in an action for $100,000, and Jubn Fitzpatrick of Ham ilton, baggageman, was given $1,300 in an action for $10,000. The action of John Brown, fireman, for $100,000, was adjourned until tbe April term. The came of Daisy Cole, of Norwich, whose husband, Roland Cole, wss kill~ ed when a coal train buckled on the bill near Lyon Brook last April, was settled for $14,000. Suit was brought for $60,000. Reputation and Character. To create a standard should not be based on what a man strives to get out of others but what a man strives to honestly do for others that the world, might be brighter and better. We are evolving a financial system in order that we may place in every home where wanted and need a pho- nograph, a Victrola, a sewing ma- thine, a player piano, a piano on ensy :erms. Are you reliable and hones is more important to us than all else If so we are here to accommodate you, to help to encourage you to make your home at home what i' ought to be. Five dollars a month will place a phonograph or sewing machine in your home. Ten dollar: will place a piano, Everything musi- cal. Have you money to invest on a good interest basis? We can make a loan for you. Have you Dairyman League certificate you wish to ex change for our goods? We can use it. Yours for a good year. B. E. Pudney, Sidney, N. Y. City Savings Bank Declares Dividend The Trustees of the City Saving Bank, 100 State street, Albany, N. Y., have voted that interest at the Tate of 4% per cent per annum be paid Tanuary 1st, 1924 to depositors of the bank for the six months period ending December 31, 1923. Interest at this rate has been paid by the City Savings Bank on the first days of January and July each year since July Ist, 1919. The estimated statement of deposits and earnings of the bank for this six months period shows that the deposite and surplus have increased materially making the total assets over $3,000- 000,000, the largest in the bank's his tory. The City Savings Bank are accept- ing from present and new depositor: war saving stamps of the 1919 issue which become due January 1st, next These stamps are blue in color and are redeemed for $5.00 each by the Gov- 'emmentk | © Bay your Cost NOW! \Smith Sidney. Read the Sorbra week. t@~\SHeore of Ago,\ ty Mrs Hes Miler Domaliso, price $1.00 For axle at the Pociranl cltce, vice, N. V. Malle3 to shy cx of price. Mt. Upton Repartment THURSDAY ... DECEMBER 27, 1928 Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs, Richard Paddock celebrated their fiftieth wedding an- niversary at their home in Mt. Upton, Dec. 15th. The house was tastefully decorated with evergreens and yellow chrysanthemums (while narcissus in pretty bowls was conspicious among Nhe decorations, About 25 relatives were seated in the parlor while Miss Gertrude Paddock of Phoenix, Ari- zona, rendered the Lohengrin wed- ding march, Mr. and Mrs. Paddock standing under an arch of evergreens from which was suspended a white bell, received the congratulations of their immediate family, \Miss Pad- dock at the piano and Cecil Paddock on the Saxaphoné rendered a number of musical selections including the Modern as well as the \Old Fashion- ed\ music. The bride was handsome- ly gowned in brown pussy willow crepe, embelished with lace trimmings. From seven until nine p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Paddock held a reception vto which the townspeople numbering cighty-gladly welcomed an opportuni- ty to extend their congratulations to the esteemed couple. 'The Misses Florence and Vivian Paddock and Hazel Smalley assisted in serving dainty refreshments. Miss Gertrude presided ht the coffee urn. 'The bride and groom of fifty years were present- ed with many beautiful gifts includ: ing odd pieces of furniture and $200 in gold. Those attending from a dis- tance were Mr, and Mrs. Fred Pad- dock and daughters Florence, Ger- trude and Jean of Phoenix, Arizona; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Paddock, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Paddock and Miss Vivian Paddock of Clinton; Mrs. Smal ley, Miss Hazel Smalley of Danbury, Conn.; Mr. Wm. Smalley of Coopers- town; Mr. and Mrs. Strong of Oneon- ta; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Babcock Mr, and Mrs. Combstock of Albany. Mr. and Mrs. Garry Gibson spent Christmas with Mrs. Sara Graves. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Spencer and two children, and Mr, and Mrs. Herrick of Oxford and Mr. and Mrs. Claud Chase and son Arthur of Morris and George Bogart of Rockdale were guests at Mr. and Mrs. R. Giles' Sunday. Mrs. Elvira Roe spent Xmas with her nephew Iry Roe at Sidney. Mr. and Mrs. James Morgan and daughter Nina, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Wallin and daughter Lucile of Sidney spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hyer, Misses Grace and Vernie Prindle are home from Richfield Springs for Christmas, with their people Mr. and Mrs. Roy Prindle. Miss Pauline Hyer of Brooklyn and Clarence of Ithaca are home for Xmas with their folks Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hyer. A The Surday School of the M. E church held their Christmas exercises and had a tree Friday evening. Al- though a stormy night, the church was crowded. A pleasing entertainment was given. The Sunday School of the Baptist church Bave the Cantata, \When San- ta Listened In,\ on Monday evening. Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Silvernail, sor Ivan and daughter Ardith with their son Vyril of Sherburne spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Steward at South Plymouth. Mrs. Mary Mudge spent Xmas with her sister Mrs. Lockwood. Miss Caroline Wadsworth of Bing- hamton is spending the Holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wads- worth. Mrs. Mary Place is still quite sick Mrs. Byam is caring for her, Dr Evans of Guilford is the attending physician. Dr. Godshall of Oneonta preached a Christmas sermon in the M. E church Sunday evening after which the fourth quarterly conference was held. Ardith Silvernail is spending Xma: vacation with her grandparents a: South Plymouth. Ivan Silvernail is visiting bis broth er Vyril Silvernail in Sherburne thi week. MT. UPTON HLGH ©CHOOL NOTES. The Mt. Upton school closed o Friday, December 21, for the holi days. School will reopen on Wedner day, Jan. 2, 1924. Christmas was observed on Frida: afternoon by appropriate exercises i 'he High School room and a tree for the school. Each room was asked to furnish two numbers for the pro gram besides the opening and closing songs. The program follows: Processional Song by School. Lord's Prayer by School. Recitation by Jean Heimer and Ra- mona More. Reading by Doris Pierce. Reading by Ardith Instrumental Music by Robert Hyer. Recitation by Leona Camp. Recitation by four primary children. Play-'\The Christmas Carol,\ by Chas. Dickens, by High School. Song by School. The pupils of the school are to be commended upon the facet that only one week's time was necessary to get ready for the above program. The Mt. Upton school girls are very lucky to have a place where they can play basket ball even in the winter. Two town basket ball teams have been organized, the opera house has been wired 'and the teams are busy getting ready to play. Mt. Up- ton people have taken a step in the right direction in affording whole- some recreation for their young peo- ple. Help the good work along. Bull Got the Worst of it. While driving his new Chevro'et car between Cadosie:and Walton John Greg- ory, of the Rosoce garagestruck a good. sized bok.. The animal did rot stand the crash as well as the cauiknd toppled over tn the ditch with its week broken, its vibe caped in dad rhinor Ijories Leve ant there on the carezs«. The Frost past] ofthe car was diamiged, for whith the tutierof the toll, a Mr. Venloan, bas Agreed to pay. O ROCKDALE A very pleasant 'afternoon » was spent by the members of the Com- munity Benefit club, atthe home of Mrs..John Petley Saturday afternoon, Dec. 22. At the close of business session the meeting was given in charge of Mrs. Geo. Prentice, who with her committee had prepared a program appropriate to the season, which consisted of tha following: Opening song by the Club. Reading-Mrs. Anna Curtis. Duet-Mrs. Prentice and Medbury. Recitation-Mrs. Petley. Piano Solo-Helen Hallock. 4 - The post office in charge of Mrs. Alesworth and Mrs. Mills was then opened for delivery of mail. Each member received a package by spec- ial delivery which was found to con- tain a gift from a sister member. Thus renewing the true friendship we are pledged in or \Creed\ to have for one another. Mrs. Esther Richard wishes to thank the friends who have so thoughtfully remembered her with fruit, candy, flowers and cards. There will be community services in this church Sunday evening, Dec. 80th, at 7:30 p. m. The L. V; S. will meet with Mrs. Helen Hallock Wednesday, Jan. 2nd, at 12:80 p. m. BUSINESS. NOTICES FOR SALE of thirty hives in. the village of Bait J. 8. BROWN. FOR SALE Btx torse power Jacobson ganolene engine- cheap, FOUKD Near Sidney, a blanket of small value. W. A. BRDIBNT, Gilbertaville, N. Y. E= -= NOTICE Will take liftlo calves any time during the woek at ny farm,. Phone me and 1 will come for them, - Also bufiln hides of all kinds, Bi-lp |__ GEOHKGE MoWILLIAMB, Morris, N. ¥, My apa Mt. Upton:y FOR SALE Team of good work hores. Shetiand pony, hens, 80-2p Also one white one good cow dog and 200 N. 0. OV ERGARD R. D, 1, £0, New Berlin.fi..¥. FARM FOR SALE OR RENT The farm in thetown of Morris, known as the Peter Houghtaling farm, comprising H4 «ores, !s for sale cheap or will rent on reason- «bie terms, Address, | ALBERT DEXTER, Sor Morrie, N. Y, HOMEY FOR SALE small quantity of water-white clover 80 er comb, 6combe $15; quart jar 1, B heat P0, * Eo ie Jake if Mt, Upton, FOR SALE Adjustable dresa form, Lady's Pur Coat alze 86, As good as new, MHS, CHARLES AURLBUTT Gilbertariile. N, Y. WANTED LUMBER Ash, birch, busawood, cherry, bard mapi and ouk. Pay Jan. write t\ ° H. SA ELDON MFG, CD., 88-2 Robinson Buliding, Rim'ra, N, T. WANTED A place of small ncreage for a homo, chicken farm and garden; ressonable a Possisrion April lat, U. G. BEN@DI Ws Gilberteviile, N. F. FOR SALE OR RENT -- I dratre togell or rent my bouse and lot on Rast Bloom street in (manta-ville. ul of 0, W, Lilie, (G8-2p) wx. LEO; FOR SALE House and lot on Oxford arreot in Mt. T ton. House equipped with bot and wuter, electric lights and . furnace; hew varage~ 1} nores lind, Also want to sell Ford cur. ROBERT Do FOREST 8s-3p Mt. Upton, N. Y. BUTTERNUTS TOWN CO-OPERATIVE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY The annual meeting of the Botternute Town Co-Operative Fire Insurance compauy for the aleotfon of oMcers and the transaction of such ither business as may come before the inoet- 'og, will bo beld at Firemen's Hail, In the village of Gilbertavitie, N. Y.. on Tuesday, January 8, 1924 From 2 to 3 o'clock p. m. M hr M. DBITZ, Secretary, Dated Butternuts, N. Y., Doo, d. 1928, NaMD, Notice Is Hereby Given That 1, the undersigned, collector of taxce in and for the town of Butternuts, bave re- selved the tar-ro'l and warrant for the cal-: eetlon of faxes fir the present rear and that { mill attend at my residence, East Bleem Street, G rtaviite, N. Y., in sald town, on Monday, Eussday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday ract week. for thirty days from inre hereo?, 9 gleinck in the forencon unift 4 o'etock In the afternoon for the pur- pore of receiving the taxes assessed upon such roll, Dated this th day af December, 1023. FKBD L, JACKSON, Coltector, - CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT NEEDLECRAFT SHOP Ladies' Furnishings, Silk Waists, Silk Dresses, everyday Dresses, fine sets of Underwear in Sisk and Cotton, All kinds of Aprons and Fancy Articles. Mrs, MONROE, South [Broad St., Morris, N.Y. 36-4 Morris Movies PARISH HOUSE Saturday, Dec. 29th THOMAS H. INCE \Skin Deep\ With Milton Sills, Florence Vidor, Marcia Manon and other notable players. A Thrilling Drama. Come and see for yourself. Moving Pictures Saturday Evening, Dec. 29 \Headin' North®* RG i A rls of lise West, tall of pas mwwmmfi'w‘ Chere is caw aa orperi-=ity to se- cote phatograzh st a price you win rsd to pay, at W. Everett Far:
