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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06
1000 PEOPLE HAPPY IN SPITE OF RAIN
Buesque Horse Race Was the Novel Feature Of Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs FiId DayBraeboro and Bellows Falls Rebekahs
Divided Purse for Competitive Drill

were on the field in good season. After
waiting about an hour for the Ludlow
team to put in an appearance q scrub
team was organized and a game started.
Two innings were played in the rain and
some claimed that the score stood IL to 1
in favor Of Springfield. AS no one kept
score officially this was probably an error
In judgment. A purse Of $40 was to be
played for and this was given to the
Springfield team for their good inten-
lions. When the clouds lifted in the af
ternoon 1t was decided to go on with the
game but again the rain came down and
put a stop to it.
Whatever else the rain could do it
could not dampen the enthusiasm for
dinner and the hungry crowd which
poured into the dining hall little before
noon kept the army Of Mattresses hust-
ling for more than an hour. The COM
mittee had planned on q generous scale
and after everyone had done his best to
create a scarcity in the food market
there was still enough left to serve all
late corners bountifully. 1t was no small
task to provide and serve n dinner on
such a scale and the committee is to be
congratulated on the promptness with
which the work was accomplished
The rain had almost stopped by the
time dinner was over and after a few
selections by the band Canton Palestine
gave an exhibition drill in front of the
grandstand. Plans had been made for a
competitive drill but no other canton
entered. The local company did itself
credit, going through its evoutons with
a precision that brought forth frequent
rounds Of applause. a competitive drill
between the Brattleboro and Bellows
Falls Rebekah lodges followed. The judi
ges declared their inability to make a
choice as to which was better and the
prize was divided. Among the most
pleasing evoutons by tine Brattleboro
Rebekahs was the formation of a large
r and their oblique marching. The ladies
made a very pleasing spectacle in their
royal guard uniforms of red caps and
long capes over white dresses.
The sports were entertaining but no
records were broken. w. +. Hudson and
Frank +. Barber carried off the nonors
winning first and second in the wheel
barrow race and winning second place
in the tnree-legged race. Mr.. Hudson
also won the sack race w. +. Bartlett
and Fayette Miller won first place in the
three legged race and Mr.. Bartlett won
second in the sack race. II. A. Morse
and f. f. Bartlett of Bellows Falls won
first and second in the half-mile run
with Frank +, Barber third. and Mr.. Morse
was the only one to finish the mile run
BTattleboro won the tug-of-war from
Bellows Falls There were cash prizes
| in all events ranging from 80 cents to 500
Rain came down in torrents in the late
| afternoon and the guests sCurried for
the cars and home. Before they dispersed
resolutions We're passed thanking all who
| mad done so much to make the day q
| success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06

1t takes more than rain to spoil an
odd Fellow and Rebekah field day Toe
downfall came internationally all day
Monday and dampened the clothes but
not the spirits of the 1000 or more who
gathered from far and near for the Cele-
bration at the Valley Fair grounds 1t
was a jolly crowd and although the pro-
gram had to be changed to suit the
weather and some of it left out alto
gether everyone enjoyed himself from
start to finish and laughed at the idea of
the weather making any material differ
ence. The threatening condition In the
early morning probably kept many from
coming from out of town but as it was
fully as many were present as were
planned for.
The local members began to gather at
the grounds early Monday morning and
the large corps of committees and ASST
tants spent few busy hours making
ready for the guests and the dinner.
The o'clock train brought about 300
from the north and a string of special
cars were waiting at the Bridge street
turnout to carry them to the fair
grounds. A variety of colored badges
indicating members, associate members,
guests, women and children were pro-
Vided and it was soon evident that most
everyone was going to the celebration.
Late trains brought in good-sized dele
cations and by II o'clock fully 1000 people
were on the grounds.
The first event was a burlesque morse
race in which y. w Roel officiated as
starter and created much amusement.
The trotters were in various classes from
the high stopper driven by Fred b.
Wnidden, which won the race in some
thing less than five minutes to the de-
crepit little black nag driven by David
Y. Perry, which came in third by a mas
terly trip across lots. Some curiosity
was expressed as to the use of a white
object on the back of Mr.. Perry's horse
but the driver explained that 1t was a
life preserver to keep the animal alive
while making the circuit. Mr.. Whidder
would not have been recognized by his
own brother in his clown suit of enor-
nous proportions After the race Mr.
Roel auctioned off the winning horse and
driver, finally knocking them down al
$500.
Not the least pleasing feature of the
day was the music by Wheeler's band Of
Bellows Falls. The band came dowr
with the delegation on the early
train and played on the way to the fail
grounds as well as at intervals through
out the day. Many time when the rair
came down too hard for anything to nap
pen outside of cover the band enlivenet
things with brisk music. The banC
brought Hudson Williams, and the boy
delighted the big audience with hi:
songs He has a clear tenor voice anC
an attractive manner which wins hin
friends everywhere.
A baseball game between Ludlow ant
Springfield was scheduled to take place
in the morning and the Springfield nine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06
Pomona Grange Meeting.

Windham County Pomona Grange held
a very successful meeting with North
River Grange, Jacksonville, August Is,
Worthy Master w. F. Walker presiding
There was n good attendance, Protective,
Evening Star, Deerfield River, North
River, Guiding Star, Victory and Spring
field, Mass, Oranges being represented.
There was a musical and literary pro-
gram, in charge of W. S. Allen, followed
by the farce "A Sewing Society of the
Period" The questions for discussion
were What should the different mem
bers of the family contribute to an ideal
homer" (Which is the better for children,
advanced education or the expense in
money!" and Has farming in New Eng
land seen its best days?" The next
meeting will be held with Guiding Star
Grange West Halifax, Wednesday, Sept.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06

W. B. Felker, a wealthy Denver man,
and +. V. Darcy were killed in a 5l-mile
automobile race at Overland park Den
yer, Labor day. Darcy was with Phil
Kirk in the car Jack Rabbit and in
rounding the turn, was thrown out
His skull was crushed. Darcy was man
ager of a local automobile shop. A tire
on Felker's car broke and the machine
ran into the fence, throwing him against
a post.
Fifteen persons We're killed and about
so injured Friday in head-on collision
between an interurban express train
consisting of a motor car and a trailer,
and a traction car on the Nation and
Charleston electric line at a sharp curve
one mile west of Charleston, III. a con-
fusion of orders received over the tele-
phone is said to have been the cause OF
the accident. The cars approached each
other at high speed and the impact was
so terrific that the motor car and The
trailer were telescoped by the traction
car. Few passengers had time TO es-
cape by jumping. Most of the passen-
gers were going to the Coles county iaI
at Charleston. Since Friday several Of
the persons injured have died.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Fred Dean is seriously i'll.
Col. II. a. Dudley is in Springfield this
week.
Mrs. Fred Vale is visiting in VIII
mington.
Grace Babbitt is teaching school in
Houghtonville.
Fred Leonard and Hannum are visit.
ing in Concord and Boston.
\ few from here attended the Shat
tuck picnic in Weston Friday.
Mrs. II. p. Reed and Mildred returned
from Cushman, Mass, Monday.
Mrs. f. w. Hall and daughter are visit
ing in Brattleboro and Walpole
Frank Holt has gone to Westminster
to work in c. H. Walkers store.
Rev. and Mrs. F. II. White of South
Hero are guests at Charles Aldrichs.
Frank Pendleton Of New York came
on Monday for a visit with his parents.
Mrs. S. Tibbals and two sons of New
Haven, Conn, are guests at L. II.
Stones.
The Baptist Sunday school held its an
nual picnic in Melendy's grove Thurs
| day.
Mrs Maggie Bagg and daughter Of
| New York made a short call on friends
in town Thursday.
S. A. Childs is driving the Chester
stage this week for II. p. Reed. who is
| taking a short vacation.
Twenty-elght from the Odd Fellows
! and Rebekahs lodges attended the field
| day in Brattleboro Monday.
| Everett Vale, one of our worthy young
men, married Miss Minnie Allen of
Jamaica last week Wednesday.
Harry Temple, who has been staying
at ID. b. Goddard's. returned to his
home in New York on Saturday.
George Baker, who had been boarding
at f. F. Churchills returned to his
home in New York on Wednesday,
| Helen Young. who has been with her
mother, Mrs. L. II. Gale. several weeks.
returned to Gardner on Monday.
Miss Ethel Colvin and her friend, Miss
| Warehouse of Boston, came on Satur-
day to spend their vacation with friends
here.
John Stewart moved to Chester on
| Tuesday He has been resident OF this
town many years and will be much
missed
Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Pierce went to
Newfane on Saturday and from there
to Brattleboro on Monday to attend
field day.
Mrs. ]. Austin returned to her home in
Rindge, n. H.. on Thursday She has
! spent several weeks visiting in this vi
entity and in Manchester.
Mrs c. E. shorey and daughter re-
turned to their home in Swampscott
Mass, on Tuesday after spending several
weeks with friends In town.
VIII Aldrich has been in Windham this
week. While there ne attended the we'd
ding of Tenney Coleman and Ruth Dut-
ton, which occurred on Tuesday evening
Mrs. Merchant and two daughters OF
New Haven. Conn. who have beer
boarding at Bruokside farm during the
summer, returned to their home on Sat.
urday.
Doris Marden, little daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Marden. died at theil
home In the north part OF the town or
Wednesday of brghts disease. She wa.
winning and lovable child and will b,
sadly missed in the family circle
Most Of the schools in town began their
fall terms on Tuesday with the following
teachers; No. g. Marion Gibson. No. 4
Mr.. Goodenough OF Barton; No G. Mrs
Addie Allen: No. 9. Bessie Castle: No
l., Miss Cashn, Fair Haven. higher de
partmcnt: No r. Mary Pierce. primary
No. l3. Rose LaDue Of South SALISBURY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06
MARLBORO.

Hattie Mather has returned to Brattle-
boro.
Mrs. w. a, Prouty spent Sunday and
Monday at the parsonage
Reuben Winchester and family of Hol-
yoke are at The Poplars for a brief stay.
Hazel Whitney has gone to the home
OF friends in Iowa, where she will re-
main at school during the year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Brown Of North
Adams spent several days recently WITH
Mr.. and Mrs II. Il. Whitney.
Mr. ana Mrs. Lyman Powers Of Will
Evansville spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mrs, Justin Thomas and Mrs.
Alice Prouty
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Powers of Soutb
Newfane We're the guests of Mrs. Alice
Prouty and Mrs. Justin Thomas over
Saturday and Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06
GUILFoRD.
Our TeIephone Service.

We read in our telephone catalogue a
list OF wants supplied by the use of the
telephone: Calls the doctor, the police
the hromen" etc. 1t does If you can get
the central. There is no town of its size
about here that has more patrons of the
telephone company than the town of
Guilford and We may say is poorer served
ut times. Since Monday (and it Is now
Thursday we have been practically with
out service at the central on line H.
That the trouble is not on the line is
evident, as occasionally call is re-
ceived over the line and answered. We
suspect the trouble is right in the CEN
trail office-want of help; and the farm
ers' lines have the benefit. There is a
limit to all things.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06
GREEN RIVER.

II. f. Lynde is in Farley, where he has
work.
Mrs. Susan Stowe is visiting in Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. c. F, Bracket is with friends in
Bellows Falls.
Mrs. Hattie Clark and son, Carlton,
are visiting in North Adams.
Among recent visitors in town were
Mrs. Jessie Lamson and son, Guy, and
Mrs. NJ A. Goodenough; Mrs. Bertha
White at her fathers, Watson DeWolf's;
Mr.. Stevens at Mrs Flies; Mrs Helen
Snow and Miss Hattie Franklin and Miss
Ethel Franklin at d. NJ Thompson's.
In Hungary the total number of local
unions is 40, with a membership Of II, 173
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. Houston of
New York city are guests at Dr. Bur
dicks.
The district schools about town, which
have not already begun, will begin on
Monday, Sept. Q.
Miss Mily Holden is spending the
month of September with Mrs. r. E.
Gordon at Sunset lake.
Mrs. II. d. Barrett of North Topeka,
Kan. and Winthrop Whitaker of New
York city We're guests of w. w. Holden
the past week.
Rev. L. NJ. Keneston will hold preach
ing service next Sunday afternoon in
the Congregational church, commencing
at 1.45. Sunday school at o'clock p. m.
Miss Ida Weatherhead began attending
school in Brattleboro this week, also
Harold Johnson and Carroll Bond. The
two latter attended last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06

Phelps, Mrs. c. II. Phelps. Mrs. H. L.
Nichols, D. S. Bond, Mr. and Mrs Ste
pnen Merriheld, Mr. and Mrs R. B..
Thomas and Miss Maria Thurber.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06

The Lusitania on her maiden trip to
New York burned 100 tons of coal per
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06

San Francisco, Cal, plumbers are now
receiving SO a day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-10
Send DIR. Arbuthno..

There Is a we'll defined "boom"
growing among the Methodists Of
West Virginia for the Rev. DR.. s. X.
Arbuthnot. pastor OF Cor Methodist
Episcopal church. of this city. In
connection with the selection. at the
West Virginia annual conference OF
that denomination which will be held
in Huntington this week. OF the 1--WE
ministerial delegates to represent
the conference at the quadrennial
general conference to be held in
Baltimore.
This recognition OF the faithful.
untiring efforts and splendid service
OF DR.. Arbuthnot in the cause of
Methodism and general Christian
work In this state is no more than
deserving. No better qualified rep.
resentatiye could be selected by the
ministerial delegates OF the state
conference and his appointment
would. indeed, be a wise one. DR..
Arbuthnot has displayed remarkable
enterprise and energy in the work
that he has done for his church In
this city and his labors have in part
resulted in the building OF mag
nlficient monument to Methodlsm In
Clarksburg in the form OF large
and handsome church edihce-a
monument that Methodists all over
West Virginia may he proud Of and
Justly SO. 1t Is fitting that the
congregation that Is taking the lead
Ing part in the advancement and up
building of Methodism in West vir-
gina this year should be represent
ed In the general conference by the
man who has enabled them to do
what they have done and are doing.
Besides a recognition of the val
liable services rendered and the won
derful work accomplished by DR..
Arbuthnot, another reason is set
forth by his numerous Methodist
friends why he should be selected as
a general conference delegate. With
III the memory of Methodists now
living In clarksburg their city has
never been represented in a quad
rennial general conference and, 1t
would be only fair that Clarksburg
should be entitled to representation
now.
Or. Arbuthnot's countless friends
IN clarksburg as well as those of his
own congregation. sincerely hope and
urge that he will be so honored by
:he state conference and the Tele-
gram joins with them in their de-
,slres.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-10

the state and to present his ideas In
writing TO the Highway Inspector.
Each Official who has been entrusted
with the welfare Of the public
should do all he can to further the
cause. Every state board and every
organization of business men
whether state or local. should as
sist with the advancement OF this
important work"
There is no question about West
Virginia needing better roads and
as in many instances st Is quite a
problem to get them. citizens In
terested should communicate with
Mr.. Williams, and those OF Harrison
and adjoining counties as well who
have a serious road problem that
they cannot solve should write to
him and give an outline of the DIFF.
ficulties and obstacles encountered.
The local driving club and other or
ganizatlons hereabouts would do
well to get in touch with Mr.. VIII
liams and his department.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-10
Ncf,,.aslsn far TAFT.

First OF all the States to endorse
q candidate for President, the Ne
braska Republican State Convention
at Lincoln, adopted ringing en-.
dorsement OF the Roosevelt policies
and added;
While not presuming to forestai,
the action Of any future convention,
We express the belief that the Repub'
leans Of Nebraska recognize in the
Hon. William H. Taft, of Ohio. one
whose personal character and whose
long public service, mark him as
pre-eminently the man under whose
leadership these policies would he
perpetuated."
Though Nebraska has taken the
initiative. there Is but slight indica-
ton that the action of that State
Will have much weight. until after
II becomes thoroughly settled that
President Roosevelt will not succeed
himself. At this juncture there IL
a widespread feeling that President
Roosevelt will be nominated by ac-
clamation. by storm. as It were.
Most all the States are waiting to
see whether public sentiment Is to
be downed. before making any open
promises or pledges for other candl-
dates N fc wall knnwn fact that
the people without regard Of polit-,
ical party want Roosevelt to succeed
himself. and the unparalleled ova-
tions given him on his trip down the
Mississippi river but emphasize It.
And. so 1t will be well not to hastily
follow the example of Nebraska.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-10
institute
OF Sabbath School Workers VIII Be
Held at the First Pres
byterian Church.

AT the First Presbyterian church.
Oct. 81 and 20, Sabbath school
convention will be held, with the fol-
lowing program:
Monday Afternoon Session.
Rev. J. H. McClelland, of Grafton.
presiding.
1890, Song service.
400. Missionary Conference. con-
Quoted by Rev. Alexander Henry. D.
D., Philadelphia.
$40, Natural Method OF Bible
Study" j. Walter Barnes. Fairmont.
$3.50. IA Graded System of Study"
Rev. G. Humble. NJ. D.. Parkersburg.
400. illustrated Talk to Sabbath
School Scholars-Rev. e. N. Ritten-
house. Fairmont.
Evening Session.
Rev. G. w. Pollock Buckhanuon,
presiding.
1870. Song service.
Address-Dr. Humble.
solo-"The Plains of Peace"
D'Auvergne Barnard-Mrs. II. g.
stoetser.
Address. THE Widening Work of
the Sabbath School Board" DR..
Henry.
Tuesday Morning Session.
Rev. Earl A. Brooks. of Weston.
presiding.
800. Song service.
$3.50, Reports from the Field.
10:30. sababth School Work in
Our Mining Towns-Rey. w. o.
David. Monongah.
1890. "The Opportunity OF the
Sabbath School," Rev. H. G. stoet-
ger. OF Fairmont.
1880. Our Mountain Children"
Mr.. John Wright.
Tuesday Afternoon Session.
Rev. Mr.. Frazer. of Jacksonburg,
presiding
1890, Song service.
1900, 1.-THE Boy'-Rev. George S.
Bowden. New Martinsville.
2:2o, Round Table. Teacher
Training DR.. Henry.
1910, Address, Judge NJ. H. Dent,
Grafton.
$40, Bible Study" DR.. Humble.
400, children's service, conduct
ed by Rev. l.. A, Lindemuth. Man
nington.
Solo Miss Jessie McGregor. of
clarksburg.
Tuesday Evening.
Rev. Robert NJ. Ramsey, Kingwood,
presiding.
$50. Song service.
Solo, Miss Margaret Estill.
Address by the Blind Evangelist,
Rev. Marvin j. Ranking.
Solo, Mrs. w. NJ. Hudson.
Address, Prof. +. E. Hodges, Of
Morgantown.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-10
STAGING OF BATTLES.
Notable War Scenes as Produced
by Dramatists
The FIGHT IN "THE ROUNDUP

Said to Excel In Effectiveness the Me.
norial Conflict In "Ths Prince Of In.
dia"-Fasnous Episode In Jacob 1 itt,
"shenandoah.e
Battle scenes have long been fruit.
full expedIent OF the dramatist. and
they have always proved attractive to
audiences. This was true In the old
Elizabethan days, when the tragedies
OF, the playwrights were filed with
lighting, and even the mighty Shake.
speare used war as a theme. His his.
torical plays and several Of the semi.
historic plays IRE filed with battles.
The dramatist of today is no less
ready to avail himself Of this sure an.
peal to the patriotism OF his hearers. 50
we have battle scenes which have all
the semblance Of reality. the advance
In stagecraft enabling the producer to
counterfeit warfare with much fidell.
" to actual conflict. In Edmund Days
melodrana. '.The Roundup" there il
an example Of mlmetic battle which
sAs>e aVL UcSA MI RnbStN III intensity
and thrill. The conflict is between a
body Of Indians bent on massacre and
bloodshed and troop of United States
cavalry sent to rescue two men who
are wandering In the great desert Of
Arizona.
The realism Of this scene dwarfs the
struggle between Christian and Mus.
SULLIVAN in 1.-THE Prince Of india" one
of the most remarkable battle scenes
ever presented.
All war plays do not involve scenes
of carnage, but the grim spirit OF bat.
tie is felt, IL It Is not seen. In Secret
Service" the tension of the situation
the occasional shot, the mystery of. the
.telegraph-made amends for the alb
sence Of actual war, and In "Heid by
the Enemy Gillette held attention and
captured hearts without the trappines
Of battle.
The dramatist devlses the big effect
usually in battle scene, and the
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-10

Miss Ray Dessell is home from
New York City, the guest of her sis
ter. Mrs. Aubrey Ford. s@1 &
Miss Myrtle Law has returned to
her home near Salem after a, visit
with her brother, j. E. Law.
A. c. seaton will leave tomorrow
morning for Denver, Colo. after a
visit of four months to his old home
here.
Ernest B. Morris returned this
morning from Denver where he
spent a month looking after real
estate interests he has there:
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Pettigrew
are here from Duluth. MINI, and
will remain few days and then go
to Boston.
Jesse F. Randolph. John W. Car
penter, +. A. Orr. r. w. Young,
and Anne MattheS were here from
Salem Wednesday.
Mrs. Ira c. Post vas here We'd
nesday from Romines Mills shop
ping.