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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14

The financial year of the rest room
management just closed has, all things
considered, been very satisfactory. The
four organizations having headquarters
there have found it pleasant place for
meetings and have carried on their sew
eral lines Of work successfully. The Girls
club under the leadership OF Mrs. Currier,
Miss Henshaw, Mrs. Fits and other able
coworkers has progressed rapidly toward
an ideal club. The classes in dressmak-
ing, basketry, embroidery and English
have done good work. The second series
of 10 lessons by the cooking class are fin
ished with this weeks lesson and it can
be safely affirmed that this has been a
most enthusiastic class. Altogether the
years work has demonstrated, in meas
ure, what can be accomplished by united
effort, and ALSO that there is large
place in Brattleboro to be filled by girls
club.
the rest room owes much of its attrac-
tiveness. The tables, chairs, bookcases,
piano, and other furnishings belonging to
them add much of comfort and homelike-
ness to the room. These have all recently
been repaired and given a fresh touch,
new hangings for the bookcases and COW
ers for sofa pillows supplied, the room
has been thoroughly cleaned, window dra-
peries washed and many necessary things
done that give it the air of good house
keeping. The expense has been met from
red tag fund and Mrs. Anna M. Whit
tier and Miss Addie Fay, the room COM
mittee, have been untiring in their work
of caring for it, which added to the con-
slant supervision of Miss Heath, is sufi-
cient to account for the scrupulously neat |
appearance Of our rest room.
In spite of the smallpox epidemic in |
November and December which material |
ly cut into the business and closed the
rest room for some weeks, the first year
for the Woman's exchange has fully met
the hopes of those interested in its forma-
ton. The sales under it's direction have
amounted to between eight and nine hun
dred dollars. From this the exchange re-
ceives a 10 per cent commission. This
opportunity to sell fine needlework, bas-
kerry, cooking and home made aprons, as
well as other useful articles, has proven
helpful to many and the number in
creases. The membership reached seven
ty last year. The exchange closed it's
year by the sale of last week, realizing {
from it the net sum Of twenty dollars al s
though the annual meeting and financial {
year occurred in April. t
Those concerned in the financing of I
The rest room, with the various interests G
,entered there, fully appreciate the value L
If the money given by Brattleboro people t
or the benefit of the rest room last year.
t was agreed by the committee in charge S
II Red Tag day that for three months all v
,ills should be met from the money c
aised, beginning July l. This compact b
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14

$l,ll8,545

Inc losses during the month OF October
were the largest OF any month during the
year amounting to $3l6,663 from l05 fires,
but IN point of numbers April was the
record month with l6S.
Among some of the towns of the state
suffering considerable damage by fires
were the following: Bennington, $l4, 1888;
Danville, $24,6S9; Hardwick, $2l,244; St..
Johnsbury, Sl6,747; Burlington, $24, 1886;
Richmond, $l33, III; Enosburgh, $37,9l6;
Fairfield, SIG, 1875; Georgia, $1,000; Rich
ford, Sls9,S92; st. Adams, $94,454; West
Falrlee, $l9,775; Glover, $27, lO5; Troy,
S23,5ol; Castleton, So, 500; Poultney, $780,,
3O6; Rutland, $39,lSS; Rockingham, $22,
$685. $3.50; Springfield, $32,O6l.
The state fire insurance companies in
1908 wrote risks Of $33,2S2, l49 as against
S21 ,999,326 in 1907 The premiums re-
celved amounted to $52O,57O during 1908
and $495,2S6 in 1907. The losses paid in
1908 were $429,77O and in 1907 to $347, 1856.
The losses incurred amounted to $444,377
in 1908 and to $37l,S in 1907. The above
refers simply to Vermont companies. The
aggregate written by all fire companies in
1908 was $S6,S69,274 against $77, 797, 537 the
year before.
The life insurance business shows an in
crease IN amount of money represented
and a decrease in the number Of policies
issued. In 1907 1881 policies were issued
amounting to $5,943, l55 and in 1908 1857
policies were issued amounting to $685.
or. There were 1875 policies in force in
1908 as against AIS in 1907 The amount
of money represented in the policies in
1908 was $50, 1861 45.
The fidelity and casualty companies,
show an increase in premiums received.
In 1908 the aggregate was $44, $3.50 and in
1907 1884. The American Fidelity COM
pany shows the largest amount Of bust
ness of any state company.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14
ESTATE OF AUSTIN F. GILLETTE.
CTATE OF VERMONT,

~ District of Marlboro IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
AFORESAID: To all persons interested IN the estat.
of Austin F. Gillette late of Brattleboro. in sale
District. deceased. Greeting:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 18th day
of May. next for examining and allowing the &C.
of the executor of the estate of said
and for decree of the residue of said estate to the
lawful claimants of the same. and ordered that
public notice thereof be given to all persons inter-
ested in said estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day assigned.
in The Brattleboro Reformer a newspaper pub
lished at Brattleboro in said District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear at
the Probate Office in Brattleboro. in said District.
on the day assigned then and there to contest the
allowance of said account if you cause. and to
establish your right as heirs legatees and lawful
claimants to said residue
Given under my hand this 18th day of May. 1903.
20-22 H. E. EDDY, Register.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14
ESTATE OF GEORGE E. GREENE.
CTATE OF VERMONT.

DlStf1ct OF MarIbOrO, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
aforesaid: To all persons interested in the estate
of George E. Greene, late of Brattleboro, in said
District. deceased. Greeting:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 10Th day
of May next for examining and allowing the
account of the executors of the estate of said de-
ceased and for a decree of the residue of said
ordered that public notice thereof be given to all
persons interested in said estate by publishing
this order three weeks successfully previous to
the day assigned, in The Brattleboro Reformer
newspaper published at BrattIeboro, in said Dis
trict.
Therefore you are hereby notified to appear at
the Probate Office in Brattleboro in said District
on the day assigned then and there to contest the
allowance of said account If you see cause and to
establish your right as heirs, legatees and lawful
claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand this 18th day of May. 1909
20-22 H. z. EDDY, Register.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14
THE YEAR AT THE REST ROOM
Reports From the Four Organizations Which Use it For
Meeting Place-Second Season Just Beginning.

was kept, barring some voluntary contri
buttons, and that from the board of trade
which was turned in as usual toward
rent. Since Oct. l the red tag fund has
been called upon to contribute toward
support of the rest room and has helped
pay for rewriting for electric lights, to-
ward the evenings rental of the room by
the Girls club, and for a share OF the
cleaning. It's last contribution is much
needed leather couch, inviting In appear
ance and must often prove comfort to a
weary body. Another large screen has ma
been added to complete the rest outfit,
given by one member of the exchange
and one of the W. G. T. U.
If rest roomers refer with gratitude to
what red tag fund has done for them it
has also prophetic significance. as June,
the benefit month, is near at hand and
every man, woman or child can again
have a part in helping along the philan-
thropy of our real rest room.
The Brattleboro w. G. T. U. held its
annual meeting Tuesday last. The treas
urer's report rendered account of be-
tween six and seven hundred dollars
raised and expended. Aside from the
state and county dues the expense of it's
flower mission work, which has been
largely one of love and personal contribu-
the earnings have been devoted to the
support and equipment Of rest ROOM The
w. G. T. U. has paid $99.36 deficit on run
ming expenses above all receipts from
board of trade, from sales of tea and cot
fee and from red tag fund.
The lighting of the room during
the nine months of the year the
red tag fund did not pay has
cost 1885
For the gas stove. ............. 1920
For share in expense of rewriting
and new lamps. ................. $50
Cleaning, washing of towels, win
dows, draperies, etc............. 500
Ice fountain 500
Window and folding screen and
Ice Dill .................... lU.o0
Balance on matron's salary above
receipts from sales. ........... 25.85 |
This deficit has been met by generous
contributions from some of the members
If the Union, by private food sales and
cooking for the Woman's exchange, from
mite box contributions, Valley fair
inches and four dollars sent by the Will
w. G. L. U. and others inter
sted in the rest ROOM Miss Sophia G.
'tedman has rented desk room of the w.
J. T. U. and from this the union and
he Girls club have each received $225O.
here have been other small expenses not
but in justice to rest room
their share in and devotion
0 its interests should be known.
If one wishes to see this restful and {
till active place at it's best we advise
isit soon while it wears it's spring
leaned appearance and is bravely en-
arking upon another year of activities.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14
Rev. I. w. Williamson,s Letter.

Rev. ]. W, Williamsony Huntington, W.
Va, writes: This is to certify that l
used Foleys Kidney Remedy for nervous
exhaustion and kidney trouble and am
free to say that it will do all that you
claim for it, Foley's Kidney Remedy
has restored health and strength to thou
sands of weak, run down people. Con-
tains no harmful drugs and is pleasant to
take. Sold by All Druggists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14
Legal Notices.
ESTATE OF JEANETTE M. HoUGHToN

GTATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
aforesaid: To all interested in the estate
of Janette M. Houghton, late of Bratteboro, in
said District, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 29th day
of May, next for examining and allowing the
account of the administrator of the estate of said
deceased and for decree of the residue of said
estate to the lawful claimants of the same, and
ordered that public notice thereof be given to all
persons interested in said estate by publishing
this order three weeks successfully previous to
the day assigned in The Brattleboro Reformer. a
newspaper published at Brattleboro in said Dis
trict.
Therefore you are hereby notified to appear at
the Probate Office in BrattIeboro in said District
the day assigned. then and there to contest the
allowance of said account if you see cause, and to
establish your right as heirs legatees and lawful
claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand this 18th day of May. 1909.
20-22 H. E. EDDY, Register.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14
ESTATE OF LUCY DooLITTLE.

STATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
aforesaid To all persons interested in the estate
of Lucy Doottle. late of Brattleboro, in said Dis
trict, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the goth day
of May. next for examining and allowing the ac-
count of the administrator of the estate of said
deceased and for decree of the residue of said
estate to the lawful claimants of the same. and
ordered that public notice thereof be given to all
persons interested in said estate by publishing this
order three weeks successfully previous to the
day assigned. in The Brattleboro Reformer a
newspaper published at Brattleboro in said Dis
trict.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear at
the Probate Office in Brattleboro. in said District,
on the day assigned. then and there to contest the
allowance of said account if you cause. and to
establish your right as heirs, legatees and lawful
claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand this 18th day of May 1909.
2O-22 H. E. EDDY, Register.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14
ESTATE OF SOPHIA B. cRADDocK

~ District of Marlboro, S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Distric
of Marlboro: To all persons interested in the
estate of Sophia B. Craddock. late of Dummerston
in said District. deceased. Greeting:
At Probate Court, holden at Brattleboro. within
and for said District the 18th day of April 1909
an instrument purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of Sophia B. Craddock. late of Dunn
merston. in said District deceased. was presented
to the Court aforesaid. for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court, that the 2sth
day of May. 1909. at the Probate Office in said
Brattleboro. be assigned for proving said instru-
ment. and that notice thereof be given to all per-
sons concerned, by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in The Brattieboro Reformer,
newspaper circulating in that vicinity. in said
District. previous to the time appointed.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court. at the time and place aforesaid.
and contest the probate of said will. if you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro in said
District. this 18th day of May. 1909.
20-22 H. E. EDDY. Register.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14

Woman's Relief corps, was held in the
parlors of the First church at o clock,
bury in the chair, and routine business
was transacted. Officers were elected
as follows: President, Mary L. Rising
of Randolph; senior vice president, Hat
tie B. Richardson of Chester; junior
vice president, Edna L. Jewett Of
Swanton; chaplain, Harriet Sleeper of
Newport; treasurer, Lucinda Cleveland
Of Randolph; delegate at large to ma
tional convention, Mabel Baker of Rut-
land.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14

Col. Alvin Bruce Franklin, the new
commander of the Department of Yer
mont, G. A. R., was born in Newfane,
Aug. II, 1898, son of Philip and Mary
(Bailey) Franklin. He was educated
in the common schools and in Leland
and Gray Seminary. At the breaking
out of the Civil war, Col. Franklin,
then 23 years of age, Immediately gave
his services to his country; and with
Il. =. Dutton, w. S. Stickney, w. H. w.
Holton and others raised a company in
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14

More than half the products of the steel
mills of the United States are bought by
the railroads. The steel industry thrives
only when large orders are being re-
ceived from the railroad companies for
locomotives, rails, steel to be put in
bridges and cars, and other products used
in railroading, and the railroads give large
orders only when their own business is
good,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14
FIRE LOSS IN 1908
REACHED $1,118,545
Fires Reported From This County
Numbered 119
WITH A LOSS REACHING $1se, 500
Rockingham, Westminster and Whining
ton Among the Towns that Suffered
Heavy Damage-Figures From All
Over the State.

The report of Edward Ii. Deavitt and
guy w. Bailey, state insurance commits
slomers, shows that during 1908 there were
l,o51 hres IN Vermont entailing loss of
Sl,llS,o45. The number of fires in each
county and the damage thereof is as fol
lows.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14

Commander, A. B. Franklin of Town
shend; senior vice commander, Eli N
Peck of BurlingtOn; junior vice com
mander, Lafayette Myers of Cabot
medical director, DR.. G. M. Ferrin of
Essex Junction; chaplain, Stephen b.
Blodgett of Cabot; council of admins
tration, John l.. Moseley of Mortified,
st. Johnsbury, o. E. Adams of Airing
ton, Carmil Marsh of Enosburg Falls;
Commander Franklin appointed W. II.
Miles of Townshend as adjutant.
The following were elected to rep
resent the department in the national
encampment at Salt Lake City next
August: Delegate at large, A. G. Ian
don of Rutland; representatives, Geo.
b. Hall of Mortified, E. E. Joslin of
River, Edgar J. Wolcott of Essex June
ton, Cassius Peck of Burlington; alter
nate at large, E. C. Hagar of Gaysville;
alternates, l.. II. Bailey of Putney, Nor
man Nichols of Randolph, r. G. Brock
of Wells River, L. B. Parker of Rich
ford, F. J. Hall of Bellows Falls.
Two ballots were necessary for the
election of a commander. Besides Col.
Franklin. the candidates were E. j.
of Richford and DR.. e. ]. Foster of
Waterbury Center. DR.. Foster with
drew before the contest.
In the evening at clock camp
fire was held at the armOry, c. s. Palm
er acting as POSTMASTER.
The encampment of Sons of Vet
Grams opened at 9 O'Clock in Wood
men g hall on Main street, G. G.. Nc
Gaffey, division commander, presiding.
At the business session the following
officers were elected: Division com
mander, E. L. Kelley of West Sails
bury; senior vice commander, ii.
E. Harmed of Cambridge; junior
vice commander, G. L., Haywood
of Chelsea; division council, C. G. Nc
Gaffey and F. E. Terrill of Burlington,
F. E. Goss of Tunbridge; delegate at
large to National council at Washing
ton, A. w. Gutchell of Montpelier; del
egate. W. L. l.. White of Hardwiek. |
Commander McGaffey's report showed
% camps in state, with total member
ship of 645.
The annual meeting of the state body, |
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14
BUSINESS
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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-05-14
COL. A. 3. FRANKLIN
CHOSEN COMMANDER
Townshend Man Will Head the
State G. A. R. This Year.
CHOSEN ON THE SECOND BALLOT
w. III. Miles of Townshend Made Ad
Misunderstanding Adopted Regard
ing the Proposed Visit of Col. Ben
nett Young-The Woman's Relief
Corps.

The 42nd annual encampment Of the
Grand Army of the Republic, depart
ment of Vermont, opened in Burling-
ton Wednesday. In connection there
with were held the annual meetings Of
kindred organizations of patriotic and
military nature.
The initial session of the Grand
Army encampment was held at 10
r CLOCK, Commander G. E. Beach of
this city presiding. Routine business
was transacted. At the afternoon ses-
sion of G. A. r. encampment officers
were elected and installed and reso-
luton was adopted expressing the SEN
timent of G. A. r. of Vermont with re-
gard to the much discussed Bennett
Young incident. The resolution fol
lows:-
Resolved, That the department of
Vermont, Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, yields to none in repsect for SOL
diers who fight openly against us
within the rules Of war, such as Lee,
Jackson, Gordon, Longstreet, johnson
and their brave men, but we condemn
any man, who, outside the rules Of
war, committed acts of violence con-
trary to civilized warfare.
(Signed
~. H. Goulding,
"E. Henry Powell,
"Hugh Henry
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-05-08
Notice to Mortgage Creditors.

Sheriff and Tax Collectors Office, J
Parish of ST. Mary, Louisiana. I
Franklin. La. Apri&-e6,- 1882. }
In conformity with the laws OF
Louisiana, notice is hereby given to
all parties holding mortgages upon
real estate located in the parish of ST:
Mary, upon which taxes for H6oo have
not been paid, that I will begin the
sale of same at the Court House door,
SATURDAY, THE 4u4 DAY OF
hL<N~1Mtf, A. D, 1909,
at IL O'Clock, a. m, and that num-
Der of pieces OF property SO delinquent
are now being advertised in the st.
Mary Banner, in conformity with law
preparatory to such sale.
The attention of mortgage creditors
is especially called to the advertise
ment of tax sales and they are warned
to take such steps prior to the sale as
may be necessary to protect their
rights.
W. T. PETERMAN.
Sheriff and ex-officio Tax Collector,
Parish of ST. Mary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-05-08
Gold Plated Ring FREE
With each order for Old Time Song
Book at Zoe.

50 dear old tunes we all love, words
and music complete for piano or
organ, for 10 cents. America, Annie
Laurie. Aud Lang Syne, Battle Hymn
Of the Republic, Catch the Sunshine,
Columbia. Comm Thro' the Rye,
Darling Nellie Gray, Dixie's Land,
Flag of the Free, Hail Columbia,
Home, Sweet Home, Juanita, Lead
Kindly Light Lilly Dale, Long ago,
Marching Thro' Georgia, Massa's in
the Cold Ground. My Bonnie. My
Maryland, Old Kentucky Home, Old
Black Joe. Robin Adair. Rocked in
the Cradle of the Deep, Swanee River.
Sweet and Low, Blue Bells of Scot
land. Last Rose of Summer, Old Oaken
Bucket. Star Spangled Banner, Va
cant Chair. Those Evening Bells,
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, Uncle Ned,
We're Tenting Tonight, When the
Swallows Homeward Fly, and twenty
others for 10c. stamps or coin. For
short time we will send a gold plated
finger ring Free as souvenir to each
one who sends dime for the song
book. Send to-day to PIANO AND
Music Co., GALESBURG, ILL.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-05-08
ORDIN ANCE.

An ordinance relative to the Court
House Square, closing it TO the pub
lie, making it unlawful to trespass
thereon, to throw waste paper, gar
bage or other material thereon, to
permit animals to enter or feed there
on. or to injure the grass. plants,
hedges or flowers, and providing
penalties therefor.
SECTION l Be it ordained by the
Police Jury of the Parish of ST. Mary
in regular session assembled: That the
Court House square in the town of
Franklin be. and the same is hereby
closed to the public and it shall be un-
lawful for any person to trespass there
on, save and except to walk over and
along the cement walks, leading from
the Court House and Jail to the streets.
SEC. 2. Be it further ordained etc.
That ii shall be unlawful for any person
TO throw waste paper, garbage or other
material of any nature, on the said
Court House Square.
SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, etc.
That it shall be unlawful for any person
to permit any animals of any kind be-
longing to them to enter or feed upon
the Court House Square
SEC. 4. Be it further ordained etc.
That it sha all be Unlawful for any person
to injure in any manner the grass. plants,
hedges or flowers on said Court House
Square,
SEC. 5. Be it further ordained, ETC..
That any pe.son violating any of the
above and foregoing sections of this
ordinance shall be deemed guilty of Il
misdemeanor. and upon conviction
before any court of competent juris-
diction shall be fined not less than five
nor more than twenty-five dollars, or
imprisoned not less than ten nor more
than sixty days, in default of the pay
ment Of the fine, or both at the dis
erection of the court.
SEC. 6. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That all ordinances are parts of ordi-
nances in conflict herewith be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
Adopted this 9Th day of April, 1909.
Jos. BIRG, President.
c. A. BIBBINS, Secretary