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Middletown transcript., 1909-12-23
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NO. 81. ~ Corn
ND.2 Yellow, shelled 30
IS Seed $780, cob -. 90
Clover Seed Oats ............... 81
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Middletown transcript., 1909-12-23
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT

Christmas Program Rendered at the
MiddIetOwn High School
The pupils Of Grades Nos. 1, 2, 8 and
Of the Middletown High School, rem.
dered the following pleasing program in
the Assembly room this Thursday morn.
ing:
Singing, "shine Out o Blessed Star"
School
Recitation, "The Little Lord Jesus" "..EIva
Freeman.
Recitation, December" : ..Gwendolen Gary
Duet, Hurrah for Good Old Santa
Claus, .......Lelia and Howard Pratt
"a Christmas Rs-UniOn"
GRADES Nos. l AND 2
Father Christmas" "........Foster Johnson
Mother Goose, ,"............Clara Gallagher
"Mother Goose's Son Jack, "...........Leon
Shipley.
''Santa CIaus,". "......P. L. McWhorter, Jr.
Little Bo-Peep,". ,".........Gwendolen Gary
Jack Horner, r,"............ Parker Schuman
MISS Munett, .,....."......ElVa freeman
''Little Boy Blue" .............. Clinton Jolls
Curly Locks, Lille Hollins
Little Tommy Tucker. Rogers Fouracre
Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater" Gilbert
Pleasanton.
Jack and JILL. Richard Cochran
and Corrine VanSant.
CONTRARY Mary. Marian Armstrong
Peace and Plenty" Mary West
and Mildred Holten.
"Happy New Year," Laura Foeel
"Hope and Good Resolution" "...... Gladys
Long and Florence Unruh.
Song, "There is so Much to Do,". Grades
Nos. and 4.
Recitation, ''The Marriage of Santa
Claus, -. ~. Minnie West
Middletown transcript., 1909-12-23
Local News

MIDpIErOwN, DE. Do. y, lsOs
Middletown transcript., 1909-12-23
Oyercoats
Suits
Underwear
Shoes

for Winter, wear and warmth
Every size for Men and Boys
Right in style and quality
and at attractive prices.
Big line OF the new Grey
Suits and 0vercoats; Suits
at sl2, SIS and up to s25.
Overcoats, Plain, Protector
and Velvet Collars at s10,$12.,
SIS and up to S25. The new
Presto, Patented Double
Collar Coat at SIS, SIS, 500
and s25. Boys and Little
Boys Suits, Overcoats and
Refers, $3.50 to SIS in sizes
8 to'17 years, Young Mems,
s. to &18, sizes 15to 10 years.
Big line Sweaters 10 the new
shapes and ors, all sizes
Z Soc to IS. - Dress, Tux
edo and Prince Albert Suits
for society and special func.
tions.
Middletown transcript., 1909-12-23

II you are looking iOr poultry or beet
cali al w. G. JoHEs'
Ask for BIonE's Crullsrs and Fruit
Cake.
Middletown transcript., 1909-12-23

n NCT E.T
Middletown transcript., 1909-12-23
Good pure lard, my own make.

The scarcity Of butter is causing house
wives great anxiety over their Christmas
cake
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
Labor Troubles in Pennsylvania.

Between 25OOO and 10000 workmen-
coal miners, tin and sheet plate workers,
and various steel crafts-are on strike
throughout western Pennsylvania, eastern
Ohio and West Virginia. A majority of
the idle men are in the Pittsburg district
Excepting the strike at the Pressed Steel
Car company at McKee's Rocks, bor-
ough, where fierce rioting marked Wed
nesday night and early Yesterday result
ing in the shooting and beating of thirty
persons the strikes are orderly. The sit
uation between capital and labor in the
Pittsburg district is unique, treading as
it does on the heels of an apparent wave
of prosperity. Assumptions have been or
dered in all trades and men who have
been without work for many months are
being afforded employment. On the other
hand is the present unrest of the work
men. Causes of the, trouble are varied.
In several instances the men claim that
their employers, taking advantage of their
recent prolonged idleness, are offering
them low wages. The officials assert con
ditions do not warrant higher remunera-
ton at this time. Other grievances are
the alleged violation of the eight-hour
work day, recognition of organized labor,
a controversy over the use of so-called
safety powder for coal mine blasting
and better working conditions generally.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
"A Parlor Car Run Now, With Colored
Porter

''The Central Vermont railroad is max
| ing an attempt to run parlor car on the
evening boat train, southbound, and the
| 1850 a. m. express, northbound 1t is a
ear borrowed from the New York, New
| Haven & Hartford railroad. At the sta
| tion this morning the colored porter was
| out drumming up business. 1t is re-
| ported that some of the residents of small
| towns up north thought the car was being
run for their benefit but when they start
ed to board it and were told they would
have to pay extra they jumped off and
| went into the smoker. There was one
passenger in the parlor car this morning. y
At the time the Central Vermont cafe
parlor cars were put through the shops
for their annual summer overhauing, the
Central Vermont rented from the n. Y,
n. H., 4 III. X. r. parlor car to be put
in the place of one of these cafe cars be-
tween Montreal and Boston. When both
cars were put back in the service, the
thought occurred to the management of
the road that it might be a great conven-
fence to the travelling public between New
London and Bratteboro to have a parlor
car run on the two-day express trains,
Nos. 3 and ., between those points-No.
3 leaving New London at 1000 a. M, ar
rlving at Brattleboro 2.05 p. m: No. 3
leaving Brattleboro 4.0j p. M. arriving
New London go p. m. Both of these
trains make connection at White River
junction with the New England States
Limited to and from all Vermont points,
Montreal, Chicago, and the west The
management is paying the n. Y, n. f.,
& II. daily rental on this parlor car,
with view to seeing if the patronage on
those trains would warrant putting on a
parlor car. If so, it would fit up one of
its own parIor cars to be operated be-
tween Brattleboro and New London the
year round. If the experiment shows
that there is no demand by the public for
a parlor car, it will, of course, be with
drawn.
The Central Vermont management is
not particularly anxious to operate this
chair car service when there is little pros
pect of ever getting the money back, and
one prominent officer of the road said
the other day that, if The Chronicles
story actually reflected the state of pub
lie sentiment along the line of the South
ern division, the car would be taken Off
st. Albans Messenger.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16

| Dartmouth college passed from the guild
ance of President William Jewett Tucker
to Ernest Fox Nichols of Columbia yes
terday. No ceremonies marked the day
it having been previously arranged to hold
formal installation exercises next Octo-
Der. President Nichols was absent and
ex-President Tucker planned to pass the
day quietly at his home, a short distance
from the college, over which he has so
faithfully presided the past fifteen years
Edward I'll. Deavitt, treasurer of the
state of Vermont. has prepared his report
for the fiscal year ending July |, 1909.
The total disbursements for the u months
were 81 .S7l 1856 Is and the total receipts
sl.S22, ,390.3I. The cash on hand and in
banks june so. 1909. was S46S. .45S.2s COM
pared with S5l7 ,234 10 on July l. 1908.
Corporal James Cabana of Boston. a
member of ID troop, llth L. s. cavalry,
stationed at Fort Ethan Allen was
drowned Tuesday in Lake Champlain near
Burlington. He and companion were
out in a row boat which was overturned
by the high wind His companion was
rescued with difficulty.
The boards of trade of Montpelier and
Barre have appealed to the state public
service commission on account of the local
telephone situation. 1t is claimed that the
telephone rates are higher in Montpelier
than IN other places and that the service
is unsatisfactory.
Rev. Edward A. Hieky of Springfield.
Vt. was convicted in the Windsor county
court "Wednesday of criminal assault upon
young girl. He was placed under $1,000
bonds and viii be sentenced within a few
davs
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
HLhhAD1 FhOVING IT'S WOKTH.
Windham County's New Trout Law
Great Improvement Over Old One,

| Windham county's reform" trout sea-
son which closed yesterday has already
proven its worth sufficiently to satisfy
| local sportsmen as to the wisdom of the
change from the old law. Beginning
| April ID, the open season for trout saw
no such slaughter as attended the first
few days when May Is was the initial
date. The streams of the county during
the latter part of April were not in condi-
ton to afford good fishing but during
that time many people tried their luck
and not few of them, it is safe to say.
satisfied their piscatorial desire sufficiently
to keep them at home the rest of the
spring. During the first month of the
season, therefore, comparatively few trout
We're caught and yet the brooks were fire.
quented to such an extent that the fish
grew wary before conditions for taking
them were at the best On the whole the
effect of the new law has been to shorten
the open season about month instead OF
to lengthen it as the upstate papers ar
gued when the law was before the legis-
lature.
Very likely the number of 'big catches
in the county this season has been less
than usual, while it is safe to saw that
more small but satisfactory strings have
been taken than for several years No doubt
the actual number of trout taken is less
than 1t has been for a number of wears
and it is equally certain that more good.
sized fish have been left in the streams to
spawn than has been the case for a long
time. Trout hereabouts will soon begin
their annual pilgrimage upstream to
spawn. In fact they are already beginning
to take on their matrimonial raiment
The less they are interfered with from
now until the spawning season is ever
the more fruitful will be the season Just
at present the streams are so low that
trout scorn the lowly angle worm and
show only languid interest in artificial
flies but a few days rain would change
these conditions and make it a compare
lively easy matter to lessen greatly the
supply of fish now left for the task of re
production. With the season as it is in
this county there will be no more fishing
in. waters inhabited by trout rain or no
rain
The early opening and early. closing
idea needs only few years trial to dem
onstrate its superiority over the trout
law which is in force in the state outside
this county. And as the fishing here
abouts improves the sportsmen in other
counties will realize-as some of them do
the men who worked for
the new law knew what they were doing.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
ESTATE OF EDWIN L. PUTNAM
CTATE OF VERMONT,
NJ D.sA HE-uI

CTATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
Marlboro. To all persons interested in the estate
of Edwin L. Putnam late of Brattleboro in said
District. deceased. Greeting:
At Probate Court, holden at Brattleboro within
and for said District on the End day of July 1909
an instrument purporting to be the last will and
testament of Edwin L. Putnam late of Brattle-
boro in said District deceased. was presented to
the Court aforesaid. for probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the 31st day
of July. l909 at the Probate Office in said Brattle-
boro, be assigned for proving said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all persons con-
cerned. by publishing this order three weeks sue
cessively in the Brattleboro Reformer. a news
paper 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. II you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Brsttleboro in said Dis
trict, this 18th day of July 1909.
29-31 H. E. EDDY. Register.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
AUCTION
ATTENTION.!
FARMERS and MILKMEN
A Chance Of a Thousand to
Buy Extra Nice Cows.

Will be sold at public auc-
ton on the Corser Farm in Put
ney, Thursday, July 22, 1909
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, IS to
100 COWS and heifers. :. This
lot consists of Holstein, Jer-
sey, Guernsey and Durhams.
80 to 40 new-milch. IS to 80
springers and lot of extra
fine heifers.
These cows were bought by
me in Vermont and New York
state. Anyone who knows
me knows that have no use
for poor cows. Every COW
sold will be as represented, or
no sale. Free lunch at noon.
Terms made known at time
of sale.
A. w. J. WILKINS, Auctioneer.
q. c. CLEMoNS.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
Company I Home From Muster.

Company reached Brattleboro Sunday
afternoon, having broken camp Saturday
afternoon directly after the review and in
spection by Governor Prouty and staff
Capt. l.. A. /. Chapman, commandant al
Norwich university, and others. Follow
ing the review the presentation OF the
service medals was made. To Lieut.. j
w. Cobb was given a medal for 10 years
service; for five years service, medals
were given Corporals George Stone and
j. E. Brockington and Private II. G.
March. Headed by the regimental band
the troops under command of Col. j. G..
Estey passed Governor Prouty and the re.
viewing party shortly after go o'clock
Saturday afternoon followed by a detach-
ment of the llth L. S. Cavalry and what
is technically known as the garrison re-
missed and few minutes later orders
were given to strike camp and prepara-
tions were soon under way for the en-
barkation of the troops. On Friday night
the regiment was ordered out for outpost
duty and FIVE companies were detailed to
defend the camp leaving seven companies
to form the attacking party
A war correspondent who accompanied
the troops to the front Friday night de
scribes the operations in the following
words: "The unfortunate defenders were
obliged to exercise themselves to a consid-
cradle extent with the pick and shovel in
digging intrenchments and at 800 a. m.
when they pulled into camp, they were
fully decided that the pomp and glory of
war is more than balanced by that part
which is enacted behind the scenes. They
did wonderfully well in patrolling. Since
the encampment of two years ago the men
have developed a. catlike tread which
enables them to penetrate the Vermont
jungles without being heard six feet away
1t is quite evident that practice has made
perfect This is the part of the work that
counts most in actual service"
The encampment was declared success
from military standpoint and those who
follow military matters Were loud in their
praise of the marked increase in the
of the command
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
100000 Went a-Begging.

A legislator in Indiana claimed to have
been offered a bribe by an agent of the
American Tobacco company He turned
the 100000 over to the court and then
died before the case came to trial. At
trial. the prosecuting attorney offered to
refund the immense sum to the agent,
but he denied all claim to it, and directed
that it be turned over to charity,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
n. q. CLARK Brattleboro

Seven free milk stations, each in charge
of trained nurse, have been put into
commission in Pittsburg by the depart
ment of health The nurses have been ap-
pointed by E. r. Walters, director of
art of preparing food for their children;
explain to them the necessity of providing
babies with pure milk. and look after the
free distribution of milk which will be
provided by the milk and ice association.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
Fatal Gas Explosion on Warship.

An explosion of gas in the hold of the
Y. S. cruiser North Carolina at Naples
Monday resulted in the death of one off
Ger, who, with a party of seamen, was en-.
gagged in investigating the source of the
escaping odOr. Others were injured
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
Rooseveits Having Good Luck.

News Of good success at hunting comes
from the Roosevelts in the Setik district
of British East Africa. Mr.. Roosevelt has
shot splendidly named lion. lioness
a big bull eland, ioness and two rhj.
nOcerOSeS,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
Thaw Still Pushing for Release.

Harry Thaw is again trying for release
from the Matteawan asylum, alleging
that he is now sane. Evelyn Thaw was
called as witness against him Tuesday
but her testimony was favorable to him.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
Cancer AS Yet Incurable.

As result of seven years research by
the benefciaries of the imperial cancer re
search fund in England, it is reported
that results in the way of securing a de-
pendable cancer cure are negative. The
will continue
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16

The proportion of felonies relating to
property to the population in the police
area of London has advanced steadily dur
ing the past few years. In 1907 it was
$3.50 to each 100000 of population.
Gruther. one of the leading German
chemists, believes each metal to have its
peculiar odor and has succeeded in max
ing some of the odors perceptible for short
intervals by heating the metals to l22 de-
grees.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
Weston Failed in His Long Walk,

Edward Payson Weston reached San
Francisco, Cal, yesterday on his long
cover the distance in 100 days, but failed
by about four days.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
We Have Some, Though.

(St. Albans Messenger
The Brattleboro board of trade Is plan
ming to build summer hotel that shall be
the largest in the state. And Brattleboro
by no means has the wealth Of summer
resort charms that are natural to the re-
zion in which st. Albans lies.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
DO NOT APPRECIATE SERVICE.
Newspaper at Willimantic, Conn, Makes
Fun Of G. v. Chair Car.

Comm Daily Chronicle perpetrated the
following alleged bit OF fun at the expense
of the Central Vermont railway:
&c. V. PUTTING ON AIRS.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16

The great controversy which now agi-
tates South Norwalk. Conn.,. over the
question whether a lobster swims for
ward or backward recalls the famous
definition of a lobster in certain
French dictionary: GA red fish which
swims Backward Six words, contain
ing three gross errors. 1t is to be hoped
the contestants of South NOrwalk will
not refer to that dictionary as an au-
thority for settlement of their dispute.
New York Tribune
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16

In a severe thunder shower at Windsor
yesterday afternoon lightning struck a
large barn on what is known as the Shell
don place, about three miles below the
village near the Connecticut river and
the fire which resulted caused a loss of
about $1,000, only a small part of which
is covered by insurance.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to convey to our friends and neighbors
our sincere thanks in appreciation of their kind
ness and sympathy in our recent bereavement and
for the many beautiful flowers sent for the funeral
of our loved husband. son. brother and uncle
Mrs. Dexter Stockwell.
Mrs. Emelne Stockwell,
+. E. Stockwell
George Stockwen and family.
p Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Stoekwell.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
BUSINESS
PRINTING

We want your orders for letter heads,
bill heads. statements, envelopes, and
special ofice supplies. We guarantee
satisfaction. II you say 20, We re-
print your Job till 1t suits.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16

Stove lengths and q lot of soft slab
wood. 1t is all prepared for the stove in
one foot lengths. Also some heavy, ser
viceable work horses.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
Included

Low price for quick sale; 150-acre Vermont farm
ready to step right in; pair horses IL cattle all
tools, wagons. etc. well located 21a miles to sta
ton and center of business town; $780, part cash:
see page 9, Circular so; postal brings it. Dept.
81, p F. Leland. 113 Devonshire St.. Boston, Mass
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
Wanted
27-30t
For Sale
FOR SALE-Dry. hard wood. G. A. Collins. 3tf

|
FOR sALE-Dry hard wood. C. A. Collins. 3tf
FOR SALE-Choice lot of slab wood Holden &
L Martin. 17tf
FOR SALE English riding pony. safe for chill
| L dren to ride H. L. March. 23tf
EOR SALE-New rubber-tired top carriage for
sale cheap Hayes Bigelow. 25tf
FOR SALE-Iron crib mattress and springs:
Reformer Office. ~ 80 ~ astf
FOR SALE-Lightweight chestnut driving
1 horse. sound and safe w. c. Bradbury.
Green River, VT. 2S-29.
FORsALE ORTO RENT-F Furnished house with
L ten rooms bath and all modern improvements.
]. E. Hall 10 Chaplin street 26tf
FOR SALE-Crawford cooking range, used but
little: rattan chairs. rattan couch, dining
table and desk. Carl Cain. 34 North Main st. tt
TOR SALE-Plate glass mirror, dimensions lOx
3 feet. Black walnut frame with gold leaf
trimmings. Mrs Geo. H. Harris 20 Grove street:
37tf
EOR SALE-Standard makes of automobiles;
some bargains in secondhand cars, also full
line of bicycles. supplies and talking machines:
Manley Brothers. l4tf
EOR SALE-Building lots. We have several of
the best building lots on the river for sale at
very low prices. Ideal locations for summer cot
tages. Holden & Martin. 22tf
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR SMALLER
BOAT-A 35-foot Motor Launch Lozier en-
gine speedy, first-class condition. canopy top
Owner must return to New York. Boat in service
at East Northfield. Mass. Address A. G. Biddle
East Mortified, Mass. 29f
TOR SALE-A good, two-story house in West
Brattleboro eleven rooms. never falling rum
ming water, good shed and barn connected. Also
good shop building suitable for carpenter or paint
shop. or other purposes. This property is about
ten minutes from electric car line. Apply to A. z.
Eddy. West Bratteboro, VT. At home until 10 a.
m. 20tf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16
Hard and Soft Wood

VERMONT PRINTING COMPANY.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16

| EOR SALE-Building lots We have several of
the best building lots on the river for sale at
very low prices. Ideal locations for summer cot.
tages Holden & Martin 22tf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16

EOR SALE-Standard makes of automobiles
some bargains in second hand cars. also full
line of bicycles. supplies and talking machines:
Manlev Brothers 14tf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16

TOR SALE-Plate glass mirror, dimensions 1Ox |
3 feet. Black walnut frame with gold leaf
trimmings Mrs Geo. HI. Harris. 20 Grove street. |
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-16

TOR SALE-Crawford cooking range, used but
little: rattan chairs. rattan couch, dining
table and desk Carl Cain. "a North Main ST. If
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-12-02
MASTER OF MANY LANGUAGES
WlIfred Stevens, Chief Translator OF
the State Department, Is a Lin
guistic Wonder.

Wilfred Stevens of Shakopee, Min
n%esota, translator in the service of
the United States government, has a
working knowledge Of 20 odd Ian.
guages and can ver in as many
dialects of various other tongues as
may be demanded of him. He knows
more diplomatic secrets than any Of
fetal of the government, with the pos
sible exception Of the president and
secretary of state. In his capacity Of
chief translator of the state depart
ment he practically reads every secret
message that comes to Washington
from other governments. When he
entered the state department as a
translator a little more than five years
ago he was familiar with nine lam
guages, and since that time has mas
tered every language of political i'm
portance in the world. Mr.. Stevens
has recently perfected an entirely
original classification Of all the Chi
nese characters, whereby he is able to
place his finger instantly on any one
of the IL, 000-something which is said
to be impossible under any other clas
sification now in use.