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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-18

III Joseph w. Field is in Boston attending
khe annual poultry show.
al O. E. Slate has moved to his house re-
gently built near Plain street.
81 Lyman Wrisley has rented the John
Dale cottage and is employed in a mill
On the mountain.
ii Mrs. Cora Lamson Abbot of Prescott is
spending the week with her mother, Mrs.
William Lamson, who is recovering from
pneumonia.
Miss Leila Esterbrook was entertained
&by Mrs. A. i. Pickett of the Bernardston
8road, Greenfield, recently.
81 The teachers and officers of the Unita-
Frian Sunday school are to have meeting
Hthis evening in the vestry
Miss Gertrude Calender returned from
8Boston university Wednesday evening
Nor the usual winter vacation.
n G. H. Green and daughter spent a few
days in Boston this week, the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Green.
NJ Rev. D. M. Wilson attended the meet
ing of the Brattleboro Ministerial union
Monday and gave a book review of Ro-
man Society from Nero to Marcus Azure
illus, by Samuel Dill
" The Sons of Veterans auxiliary will
VBeTVe d zen CeuU supper III tOLS VI so
Grams hall next Tuesday evening, Jan; p,
~ o'clock to which the public is invited.
VI Frank Wright has been seriously i'll
Ind his son Will was called from Spring
8eld. His many friends will be glad to
know that at this writing he is improv-
Ing.
q Fred Minis, who has been employed in
Boston, has returned and has taken his
bid place in Robbins & Evanss store,
much to the pleasure of patrons of the
store.
Il A deer was seen on Main street last
"Wednesday seeming to be perfectly fear
less but by the barking of dogs it be
tame frightened and gracefully bounded
8way towards the mountains.
81 Mrs. Mary p Wells Smith Of Green
6eld, the famous writer of juvenile htera--
lure, will be in town over Sunday and
q to occupy the Unitarian pulpit in place
|of Rev. D. NJ. Wilson.
According to the school census report
Is taken by Mrs. n. NJ. Wood. there
We're in town Sept. l. 1906, 252 children
between the ages of five and fifteen, 1l9
bows and 1873 girls, a slight increase over
ast year.
a There was regular meeting of the
Sons of Veterans last Tuesday evening.
Nilfrid Z. Garlick of Williamstown was
present and made a short address to the
members, after which a supper was en-
joyed by all present.
q Miss Gertrude Ball was called to Ash
nelot Wednesday by the death of her
ennt. Mrs. William Ball. The burial
Was in Warwick, where Mrs. Ball for
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-18
HALIFAX.

John Vaughan has moved back to his
old home.
Henry Farnham is working at Good
now's steam mill.
Mervin Fairbanks of Wilmington made
a brief visit at home recently.
Perley Z. Crosier, postmaster has re-
signed his Office after a term of 10 years.
Myron Crosier and Tom Shaw of Shell.
burne Falls and Miss Maud Patterson of
Nottingham visited at G. II. Learnard's
over Sunday.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-18

After driving 10 miles in the dark, a
farmer living near Falmouth, Eng, dis
covered on reaching home that hen
was perched on the axle of the trap he
had been using. The fowl went to
roost on the axle while the vehicle was
in the stable.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-18

Small haste is shown by the French
academy, which hopes to complete the
letter &C" of the eighth edition of its
dictionary by the end of next year. The
edition was begun in 1877, so that at
this rate the entire work will be fin
ished in $50 years.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-18

japanese articles are stated by Rus
sian editor to fail to make much head
way in the Manchurian markets.. being
for the most part articles OF luxury,
such as silk textiles, cabinets and toilet
accessories. which are beyond the means
Of the masses Of the people.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-18

Mrs. John Walz of Rockville, Conn,
has pansies blooming in her dooryard.
They are as large and fresh as if in
summer. This is the second time that
she has gathered pansies in January;
the other instance being in 1895.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-18
MARLBORO.

Many in town are suffering from hard
colds.
Perley Prouty who was kicked by a
horse last week Is doing well.
Walter Prouty has been in Brattleboro
carine II his father who is i'll.
The recent sick ones are Mrs. Miller
Mather, Mrs. Henry Adams, Mrs. w. f.
Snow and Asa Hall.
Margaret Adams who mas been spend.
ing the holidays with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Adams, returned to
Brattleboro last week.
A surprise party was given Archie
Mather the evening of Jan. 10, the occa-
sion being the 18th anniversary of his
birth. 4 sum of money was left as a
reminder Of the occasion.
The south school taught by Miss Hat
tie L. Brayman closed Friday. Pupils
having no absent marks during the term
were Minnie and Mabel Ryder and Fran
ces TAYLOR who has had neither absent
nor tardy marks during the school year.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-18

The secretary Of the Kansas state board
of health is gathering samples of adulter-
ated food stuffs sold in Kansas for an adul-
terated food exhibition in the state house
during the session of the legislature. The
exhibition will include samples of every
kind of impure food sold in the state.
Each sample will be labeled, showing
what it is sold for, how much it costs,
and the ingredients and the proportion Of
each. This exhibition is to be arranged to
show the members of the house and sen,
ate how necessary it is to have pure food
legislation at once.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-18
music all II the week, Rev, J, W. Den
ton was leader,
VERNON.
II. A. Staten and Miss leila johnson
Married in Franklin. Mass.

The many friends of Miss Zela A,
johnson and ", \. Staten have known
same time III their intention 10 take an
extended trip NJ s0me months duration,
hut a romrs a. q surprise ta nahk 10
learn that il l. their wedding journey
upon which they started Tuesday after
noon fr,m Franklin. Mass, where they
wrw united IN marriage by Rev, H. X,
Marvin. formerly pastor oi the unlNer'
-alisi church II Rraitlcboro and OF thu
union ehurrh IN Vernon. They wcp join
eli IN Springfield "Wednesday by Mrs, T.,
N, Aklry who accompanied them to
Washington. Thence Mr., and Mns. Staten
will go 10 southern California where they
will visit &. " johnson, an uncle OF
Mis-. Staten. They will also visit places
~ interest on route aud viii return 10
Vernon in the early spring, The bride
aud groom have long hccn residents OF
this town aud have many friends who
most cordially extend 10 them their best
wishes aud congratulations, Mr, staten
il the only child of the late Tyler h.
johnson Of this town and has always
taken an active interest Ia the social
lie aud the church here Of which she Is
a member. and her elegant home l.
widely known for IL liberal hospitality
"A. G. Barnes went 90 Rutland Monday
on business,
Mrs. 4. II. ,laquith i out after a g.
ycW attack oi grip.
Mrs. n. A. Strcter returned from Wis.
Il IN Greenfield this week.
Mis-. Louise McGrrgor II Bmt,leboro
recently spent few DAYS with Miss
Mary Sirceter.
Mr.. u. n. Allen viii go to New York
SATURDAY for weeks visit with her
son. G. NJ. Heard.
Vernon grange will hold a regular meet
ing saturday evening OF this week when
a class will be instructed IN the first and
second degrees.
Mr.. f. II. Aklcy started for Gaines.
willie. Fla. "Wednesday. where she viii
spcnd. the winter with her sister. Mrs.
Webster, and family. She will stop m
Washington for a few days, Mr.. Akley
accompanied her TO Springfield
The women Of Vernon have decided
10 postpone their midwintcr festival,
which was 10 have been held the evening
Of January a. but Vernon grange will
have an oyster supper and dance Thurs
day evening, Jan. 81 a. the house OF \.
G.. Barnes. Excellent music has been en-.
gagged and every effort viii be made 70
make the evening enjoyable 20 all who
attend.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-18
WHITINGHAM.

The mill at the station was closed sew
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
28 ORPHANS GO
 TO FAYETTEVILLE
Tots From Church Home in Memphis Will Spend the Summer in Beau
 tiful Arkansas.

Memphis. Tenn, June 20.-Under the care of three Sisters of Charity 23 children, ranging in ages from 2 to 6 years, all inmates of the Church Home here, left Memphis yesterday for Fayetteville, Ark, to spend the summer. For many years those in terested in this orphan asylum hava endeavored to give the children an ou- ing of this kind, but it was only through the efforts of the clergy of Memphis and Fayetteville that the plan was made possible.
 The children will be entertained by the citizens of Arkansas, and will romp and play in the Ozark mountain climate. Another party of the young sters will leave Memphis for Arkan' sas within the next ten days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
BIG EAGLES
 BENEFIT TONIGHT
More Than Half the Reserved Seats Have Been Sold at the Majestic
 For Tonight's Performance.

N'The First Lieutenant or Arizona was the offering of the Arlington Eomedians last night at the Majestic ! heater It proved play of no little merit. The company did excellent work and the show was we'll received. including the specialties by the clever children.
 More than four hundred tickets have been sold for the Eagles benefit to- night. As soon as the sale of seats opened this morning at Seawell and Ancrum's drug store there was a rush for reserved seats and by noon more than half of the reserved seats in the theater had been taken. The audience tonight promises to be the largest Of the season. The Eagles have worked faithfully to make the benefit tonight a big success and they have been re- Warded.
 "The Bosom Friend of Bowser,' laughable comedy drama will be the bill. This bill is one that is appro- priate for the occasion and there is every indication that it wll be one or the best performances of the com pany's engagement here. The curtain Will rise promptly at S:30 o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
ON TRIAL fOR
 FOURTH TIME Ex- Sheriff Williams of Gar land County Facing a Charge of Nonfeasance in Office.
JURY IS COMPLETE
Court Rules That Persons Interested in Williams Trial Might Employ Counsel-Trial Grew Out of Turf Troubles.

Hot Springs, June 2O.-For tn. fourth time since he assumed the du- ties of office following the September election, R. l.. Williams, ex-sheriff of Garland county, was placed on trial yesterday for non-feasance in office. As in the preceding cases the charge grew out of Williams failure to sup press turf gambling at Oaklawn dur- ing the spring meeting.
 X jury was completed shortly be- fore noon, composed of six men gonl Hot Spring county and six from Saline county. Counsel for Williams asked for jurors from without the county and Prosecuting Attorney Means agreed to it.
 Attorney J. B. Wood is associated with the prosecuting attorney in the trial, despite the latter's objections. The court ruled, this morning, when the question was raised, that persons interested in the prosecution of Will iliams might employ counsel The clerk was then ordered to issue sub
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
HELD ON 4
 FORGERY CHARGE Rodger A. Suit an Elderly Man, Is ill Trouble Charg ed Win Passing Worth less Check.
AT CAPITAL
Admits That He Was in Arkansas Pen ut 0ne Time-Caslier of Bank of Altheimer Will Attend His Trial Here Tomorrow,

The trial Of Rodger A. Suit, who is charged with forging a check on the seventh day of fast May, and cashins it at the Bank of Atheimer, will be held at Justice Louis Checks court tomorrow
 Suit is an elderly white man, and admits that he was sent to the peni- tentiary eight years ago ill this state on similar charge. The amount of the check which he is alleged to have forged is $20, and as the Bank of Altheimer does not belong to the American Bankers Association, the forgery passed thus long unnoticed.
 Cashier Thomm2son of the Bank of Altheimer is yet to be heard from, but he will be present. at the prelim- mary trial tomorrow
 Suit was captured several days ago in Little Rock by Detectives NeWland and Morgan, and Sheriff Philpot went to that city this morning and brought him to Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
K|ONAPED"
 AN AUTOMOBILE Party of Young People Who Game Here From Little Rock Yesterday Had No Permission
CHAUFFEUR IS FIRED
E. P. Ladd Came to Pine Bluff Today, Took Charge of His Auto and Re- turned to Little Rock This After noon-Quick Drive Made.

E. P. Ladd, the Little Rock auto man, came to Pine Bluff this morning, discharged c. M. Ray, his chauffeur, took charge of his big Buick touring car and left this afternoon with the machine for the capital city.
 Ray, without the consent of his em- ployer, drove the machine to this city yesterday from Little Rock, bringing a party of four, two men and two wo- men. The party rented the machine in Little Rock, paid the chauffeur to drive them to Pine Bluff and he did so, without even telling MT. Ladd 1f his proposed trip. The machine was driven nearly fifty miles in less than three hours and stood the trip excel lently
 The party that accompanied the chauffeur here, are said to have regis tered under assumed names at the Hotel Jefferson. They returned to Little Rock on the afternoon train, MT. Ladd instructed his chauffeur to remain here with the machine until he could reach Pine Bluff. He came down from the capital last night with an other chauffeur, fired May and took charge of the machine An effort was made my several Pine Bluffians to- day to purchase the machine, but the deal has not been consummated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
BANNER FOR BIG FAMILIES.

Charlotte, Tenn, June 2o.-Peesident Roosevelt can find no fault with Char lotte in the matter of race suicide The family of J. N. Parrotte numbers 16 sons and two daughters. The fam fly of Alexander Cunningham has II members, the sexes being evenly ii. vided. Pitts Powers has 13 children. There is not 3 family in the whole county that has less than eight Re- gently John Nabbe moved from Mount Vernon, Ind, to this place. He had but one child The Nabbes were made to feel their unpopuIarity to such an extent that they remained in Charlotte only three weeks, moving to Milan, Tenn, where the race suicide feeling is not extreme.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
DAVID B. FULLBRIGHT
 MARRIED LAST NIGHT

Dave Fullbright, president of the Eagles lodge of this city, and Miss AL pheretta Russell, popular young w0- man of this city, were married lat night and the wedding was surprise to their many friends. MT. Fullbright holds Hne-position Di1ley's foundry and is one of the most promis ing young men of this place. His bride is young woman of many charms and accomplishments and has many admirers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
MORE FARM
 LAND WANTED
Hungarian Colony Anxious to Settle in This County and Would Pur- chase Two Thousand Acre
 Tract of Farm Land.

A prominent planter and real es- tate dealers of this city received letter this morning from D. c. Adams, a real estate dealer of Stutt- gart, asking for information in regard to the probability of being able to buy from 2,400 to 5000 acres of land near this city on which to settle Hungarian colony. The price offered is between $450 and s per acre. MT. Adams has been in correspondence with these colonists for some time. The office which has charge of import ing these colonists is at Rossville, Illinois, and there is an Hungarian colony at that place at present In ,hs letter MT. Adams asks that the water advantages, as well as the ad- vantages of transportation and iOca ton, De pointed out. He also wish $ to know the inducements which ar,e offered for such 8 settlement. The land in question lies several miles north O. the city, and would oe a very desirable place for such 3 CO., ony
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
Southern Lumbermen Who Are Here Guests of Saw yer and Austin Are Ac- complaining Much Work.
GRADING THE LUMBER
Visit Plant of Sawyer and Austin Lum-
 7 Der Company and Held Interesting Session at Hotel Jefferson Last 4 Night-Last Days Session.

The lumbermen who are in the city fha guests of the Sawyer and Austin Humber Company, and as delegates to the annual meeting of the Southern Lumber Manufacturers Association, spent yesterday afternoon at the plant of the Sawyer and Austin Lumber Company in the western part of the city grading lumber. This is their pri- mary object in coming here, so as to establish a uniform grade of lumber throughout the South.
 Last evening they held very inter esting meeting in the parlors of Hotel Jefferson, and the grades of lumber which they had seen during the day were freely discussed. The quality of pine lumber produced in this section of the country was also reviewed at length and many compliments were paid it.
 This morning they were again talk en out to the plant of the Sawyer and Austin Lumber Company and they spent the morning in grading pine Number and discussing it.
 "A meeting will be held in the par lors of the Hotel Jefferson this after noon and the lumber seen this morn ing will be the subject of discussion
 Most of the visitors will leave to- night, as the convention lasts only two days. They have had very success full meeting while in the city, as well as royal time, which is largely due to the efforts of Harry Kendall, who has done all in his power to show the guests of the Sawyer and Austin an enjoyable time while in the city.
 This association has been in exist ence for about 10 or 12 years, and dur ing that time has done much to bring about uniformity in the grade Of lumber, thus keeping prices uniform
 The meeting place for next year has not yet been decided on, as the affair is purely invitational.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
NEWS NOTES
 0FF THE WIRES Father of 30 Children; Has 15 Sons Working on Farm Michigan Man Claims to Hold Championship. MAN LIVES OFF WATER Bees Tie Up Trolley Traffic in Pliila- delphia-FactOry to COndense pota- toes Carnegie to Meet the Kaiser Other News.
MAN LIVES OFF WATER

Holland, Mich, June 20-Fifteen sons, all at work on his farm, is tn record of F. T. Neither, who reside six miles from here. He has 30 chil- dren, all living, and believes he holds the championship.
 Mothers first wife gave birth to six, and his present helpmeet is mother p "A. She is 45 and her husband is 63.
 Mether went to Lansing during the visit of President Roosevelt to show some of his numerous progeny, but when he approached the executive the and ordered him away. He was much disappointed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
BODY WAS THAT
 OF LESLIE FOWLER

The white fioater which was found by a negro in the Arkansas river near the foot of Florida street yesterday has been found to be the body of Les lie Fowler, who was drowned ill the Arkansas river at Little Rock Sun day afternoon. The police here wired the Argenta authorities and the father of Leslie Fowler said that he was sure the body was that of his son. The body was shipped late yesterday afternoon. This is the fifth f1oater which the Holderness-F -Fitzhugh Com pany have recovered from the river and identified in very short time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
GOVERNOR LITTLE
 MUCH STRONGER

Greenwood, June 20.--Goyernor Mts tie was much better yesterday. Eor the last two days he has been talk. ing nourishment regularly, resting well, and his physicians state today that there is an improvement in Ilfs general condition
 The governor appeared so much stronger yesterday that his physicians thought it advisable for him to sit up He seems much brighter and notices all that is going on around him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
SUMMER TRAVEL
 WILL BE HEAVY

Travelling Passenger Agent F F.. McNeny. Of the Cotton Belt, has just his territory and states that summer travel has already begun to move, and from present outlook will be heavier than in previous years. While the mountains of Colorado will come in for their portion of the business, at tention is largely attracted to the trac.lve rates to the Jamestown ex- position.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
SALVATION ARMY
 WORKER IN THE CITY

Envoy Hoover of the Salvation Army is in Pine Bluff today soliciting subscriptions for the relief work that is being done throughout the country by the Army. Her headquarters are at Joplin, Mo. She is making a tour of the state. The Salvation Army, shn says, is accomplishing much good in the larger cities and doing much .o relieve suffering among homeless and others who are in destitute condi- tion
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
NO FOOD 16 DAYS; NOT HUNGRY.

Beleville, H., June 2o.-Dr. R. I. Bales completed ais sixteenth day of total abstinence from food today in the 200-day fas' he has imposed upon himself in support of his theory that an occasional abstinence from food is essential to health. His only nourish- ment is water, which he drinks cop iously. Dr. Eales declares he has no desire for food. His weight has reduc. ed 1T pounds during his fast He is continuing his regular practice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
NACCABEES MEET HONIGHT-IMPORTANT

The regular weekly meeting of the Aaccabees will be held tonight at tneir hall. The members are request ksa to be present, as an important mat Fer IS to come up for consideration. fae meeting will be brief and it ; earnestly desired that many members attend.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
FACTORY TO CON-
 DENSE POTATOES

Waukesha, Wis, June 20-A plant has been started here for the dehy- drating of potatoes, by which process it is claimed bushel of potatoes can be reduced to so small compass as to be carried in 8 vest pocket in ta- blOid form.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
BEES TIE UP TROLLEY TRAFFIC.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 20.-A swarm of bees which pre-empted thu trolley pole of an electric car on one of the chief streets of the city toda7 blocked traffic for two hours, when the trolley wheel slipped off the wire.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20

Account with tbi8 bank is helpful, not only to men n business but to every man aud woman alike who has any money transactions
 If encouraees acnnorny It establishes your credit
 It makes sending money away or paying bills easy.
 It safeguards your cash. It Is business to have one
 Why not start q Check Account here today?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
THE BANK OF PINE BLUFF. Capital and Profits, $fS3,OoO.OO.

poenas, as requested by Judge Wood, which he had refused to do before.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20

Sheriff c. M. Pnilnot and Deputy Sheriff g. E. Jones were in Little Rock last night on official business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20

c. o. Wilkins of Little Rock is among the late arrivals at the Hotel Jefferson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
CARNEGIE TO MEET KAISER.

Berlin, June 20 Andrew CarneSie will be presented to the kaiser at ts resetta opening tomorrow by Ambas- sador Tower. who will go to Kiel to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20
RING

35l old phone or 313 new phone for box factory wood. Special attention t1 telephone orders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-06-20

George M. Leiper returned to hi: home in Little Rock this morning.
Arizona republican., 1907-05-21

well wet-up but we alfalfa people have very little over half of ous sTsss wet and the first of that which %s irrigated needs water again right TON. We are encouraged however by t!ie promptness and vigor with which ths government men set to work to repsir the dam. Dr. Ellis sports a new buggy given him by the church when they gave him work among the McDowell Indians in connection with his work on the re- servation here. E. O. Brown purchased some calves at a sale recently and put them in his pasture here but they were not of the same min1 as MT. Brown and now he Is looking all over the country for them. The Indians are threshing wheat now to take advantage of good prices as long as possible.
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