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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17

During the season Just closed Pine Grove
| Springs hotel has been represented on
| the diamond by the fastest baseball team
| i'm its history, and the record Of 10 games
won out of Is played will no doubt stand
for some time. Never before We're the
games so well attended, not only by the
large number of guests but by people from
the surrounding towns. The, players were
popular and each one displayed "A keen
interest in his playing, hustling for every
thing in sight but never resortlng to queS-
tionable tactics.
The nine as a whole felded eXcellentlY,
but it was particularly strong in hitting
and many an opposing pitcher was driven
from the box in the first inning by the
clever bunting and long hitting of T; g.
j. Much credit must be given to Man,
ayers Atkins and Messer of the hotel and
especially to Manager and Captain Her
bert Wright of New York city. Wright
displayed the qualities necessary Tor a
successful leader and no better proof Is
needed than the fact there was always
perfect harmony between the players and
the management. All hope to see him re-
turn next season to resume the manager
al duties which he executed so satlstac-
torly during the season Just closed.
Behind the bat was found brooks,
Hnsdale boy. and everyone who knows
Broo<ss ability as a backstop knows that
his catching is of the highest order. And
this is not all His throwing was speedy
and accurate and the opposing base steal
ers invariably found the ball at the base
ahead of them. His long suit was in
throwing out men at second with the |
third base occupied. He batted for over
400, being one of the strongest hitters
on the team Perhaps his greatest asset |
was his ability to coach and encourage his
pitchers and his never die spirit in
pinches. He is by all odds the best catch
En- in this vicinity and already has many
attractive offers for next season.
In the center of the diamond was found |
Urquhardt as, good "A young pitcher, as
ever wore a Pine Grove uniform. lie had
terrific speed and battling curves and was
lnvincible at nearly all times.
Rusty Ellis of Brattleboro met with
good success as change pitcher and right |
fielder, doing the best work OF his career,
and he endeared himself to the fans by his
continual hustling. He made many timely
hits and his base running was feature
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17

to the biggest audience in the houses his,
tory The original cast and some special
scenery will be seen here with Joseph
Conyers as the Hardscrabble constable
Universaist church announcement.-Ihe
18th annual session of the Cheshire County
association of Universaists was held last
Thursday and Friday in the old historic
church in Winchester, since destroyed by
fire. 1t was our great pleasure and prlvl
lege to have a large delegation present
each day to enjoy the meetings which
were both interesting and instructive. The
subject for the sermon next Sunday will
be The Grand Old Landmarks. The Y. P.
C. L. meeting will be held in the evening
from $50 o'clock.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
THE REFORNER, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER H. 1909

ms quiet gentle presence AS "A hus-
band and father he was ever ready to
counsel and guide his loved ones, and
lend a helping hand to neighbors and
friends in time Of need and sorrow.
All through life he was staunch dem
ocrat and was always on hand to cast
his vote for the cause he firmly be-
lieved to be rioht In his last hours
he was tenderly cared for by. his wife,
three daughters, Mrs. Phelps, Mrs, Sher,
man. and Mrs. Hamilton and two sons,
Allen and Charles. all being with him
to minister to his comforts.
Martin Gleason is in Saxtons River
attending school.
Spencer Robinson is attending fall
court in Newfane.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Warren are
visiting in Chester,
Miss Kilburn has returned to her
home in Brattleboro.
Miss Clara Wolfe is stopping at the
hotel for "A few weeks.
+. l.. Stetson of Greenfield was in
town the first of the week.
Wallace Newcomb has returned to
his home in Fitchburg, Mass.
Luther Eames is moving into the
house recently bought of A. B. Jopson.
The A 4 club will meet with Miss
Carrie Ware next Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jacobs of Brat
tleboro visited in town the first of the
week.
Perley and Addison Kidder, who are
attending school in Townshend, spent
Sunday at their home here.
The Vermont grange has accepted an
invitation to visit the West Townshend
grange, Oct. and to furnish program,
Miss Nettie Bishop has returned to
her home in BrattleborO after spending
a few days among old acquaintance.
An old fashioned game of round ball
is to be played Saturday afternoon at
. clock, Sept. %. All are invited to
come.
The A u club held picnic last We'd
nesday at the home of the Misses Will
son and Pierce on East Hill. Everybody
a fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Williams OF n.
came last Wednesday for
a few days stay with Mrs. Williams
mother, Mrs. Lillia Pike.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
CARPETS AND RUGS.

The latest productions in Carpets, carpet
sized Rugs in Tapestry, Velvet and Administer,
Standard Smyrna Rugs all sizes, 10 in. to SO in.
Extra heavy Smyrna Rugs in special patterns
for bath rooms and dining rooms and Axmins
ter Rugs for parlor use in a variety of elegant
patterns and colorings. AS an artistic floor
covering at moderate price the Administer
Rug is the most popular rug the market,
and more than any other, the service and salts
faction given depend the quality. The
makes sell are of the same standard and en-
body the same characteristics as the imported
goods, and satisfaction is assured if pur-
chases are made from our department.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
In NeW HAMPSHIRE
HINSDALE.
9th Birthday of Rev. H, B. streetel

97th Birthday of Rev. H, B. Streeter
Rev. Henderson b. Streeter the oldest
person in Hinsdae celebrated his 9th
birthday in a quiet manner Sunday, Mr..
Streeter was born in Ilinsdale in 1872,
He attended the public schools, worked on
his fathers farm and followed the car
penter's trade until he was - years old,
when he went to Marietta, o., where he
attended "A theological school for two
years, Afterward he taught at GalopollS,
In 1887 he married Ann l.. Andrews,
Baptist minister in Hinsdale. They set
tied at Grand Rapids Mich. Mr.. Streeter
working at his trade, and his wife became
the first school teacher in that town. Al
ter four years in Grand Rapids, Mr..
Streeter entered the ministry rs Baptist
clergyman at Lebanon. Ill. From there
he was sent to surrounding towns to hold
meetings, often riding horseback from 10
to 20 miles After another four years he
returned to his native town and minis
tered for many years at North lllnsdale'
taking the place of his wife's father. who
was then dead.
For six years he held pastorate in
Dummerston. vt. and then travelled six
years on Jewish mission for the anchor
alton of the Jews. He also became sue
cessful farmer upon the farm where he
and in 1891 he married Mrs. Henrietta
Clark of Sioux Falls, $. d., who died in
1898. OF his five children, three daugh-
tiers and two sons. only two are now liv-
ing. Mrs. S. A. Birks of Portland, Ore,
and John j. Streeter an editor in Vine
land. n. j. There are also six grand
children, one of whom, Bryant !: Streeter,
cares for the aged gentleman. Mr. Street
err still writes letters and reads the news
papers. He is much interested in the
events of the day. and says he wants to
fully work out his time. He has always
been well, strong man until within two
years but he still takes his daily walk
He attributes his health and longevity
to always being temperate in all things.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
Other County Towns.
WARDsBoRo.
Henry c. Plimpton.

Henry c. Plimpton, son of Erasmus
Plimpton. was born in Wardsboro. VT.
Nav %. 1927 On Oct. 6. 1857 he mar
ried Susan Allen of Stratton. L chill
dren being born to them, six of whom
with his wife survive. Thirty years ago
they moved to Chester. which place
has since been their home with the
exception of three years spent in Lang
don. n. II. Mr.. Plimpton died at his
home Aug. %. He was highly respected
by a large circle of acquaintance and
much loved by his remaining relatives
and many friends who will sadly miss
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
WEST DOVER.

f. r. Cook was in North Adams re-
Gently.
w. Frank Jones and c. E. Mann were
in Wilmington Monday.
c. f. Mann and \. l.. Canedy were in
Newfane Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Atwood are visit
ing in South SALISBURY this week.
Mrs. Hester Davis of Wilmington
visited at j. A. Davis S over Sunday.
Miss Bessie Davis was home from
Wilmington high school over Sunday.
Miss Leila Cook. who has been away
several weeks. returned home last week.
Henry Estabrook is stopping with his
sons, Joseph and Roscoe Estabrook for a
while.
Miss Mirth Pike of West WardsborO
is visiting her cousins at c. Z. Mann S
this week.
J. p. Sargent Of West Brattleboro
and James McRae were in town Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Ada Robinson of Wilmington
and Miss Mary Gallop visited their sis
ter. Mrs. III. c. Davis, Sunday.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
Tungsten in Electric Lighting.

The fusing point of tungsten 1850 de
grees centigrade) is higher than any other
known metal. which enables it to operate
at the very high efficiency obtained in the
tungsten lamp. One of the laws of in
candescent light is that the higher the
the better the light and the
greater the ecoaomy of current consumed.
Tn to a few years ago tungsten was
known only in laboratories, and then only
in a very impure state and on account of
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
Stearns Family's Annual Reunion.

The annual reunion of the children 81
the Emory Stearns family was held last
Saturday at the home of Mrs. Esther
Steans Gale and Misses Margaret and
Julia Stearns. There were eight children
in this family. all of whom are living and
it is a source of great pleasure to them
all to gather once year for happy re-
union. Mrs. Gale and Misses Stearns
planned to make this years meeting a
memorable one and were eminently sue
cessful.
The weather was most favorable and
the hostesses proved themselves to be eN-
cellent entertainers. A bountful dinner
was served at noon, after which the DIT
ferent members enjoyed automobile rides
to childhood scenes in this vicinity. All
enjoyed the day immensely and 1t was
with much regret that the party broke
up in the evening. A noteworthy feature
of the occasion was the presence of Mrs.
Julia A. Fay of this town. the only sur
viving aunt of the children.
Those present were as follows: John f.
Stearns and wife of Brattleboro, George
Stearns and daughter, Mrs. Campbell of
Winchester Mrs. Ellen Stearns Haw ks of
Deerfeld, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. Dustin OF
Brattleboro. James Stearns and wife of
Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
White Satin
Flour

We would not introduce new brand of flour to
our BrattlebNro friends unless We felt that the
brand we offered could produce more and better
results for them than those they had been using
Now for two reasons the WHITE SATIN
flour is better to USE The test shows that it con-
tains 36 per cent of wheat gluten compared with
other spring patents testing So and the loaf has
a volume of 12l against the highest competitor of
l2O, and quality 1OO.5 per cent and color creamy
white in place of creamy, and moisture of only
10.S per cent against Ills per cent
Possibly these figures will mean very little to
you but when we state you can obtain BIS pounds
of bread per barrel think that will settle it. it
makes saving of over so cents a barrel on any
other flour you purchase
WHITE SATIN" flour can be obtained through
your regular grocer.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
DRESS GOODS

The opening display of BLACK and COL
ORED DRESS GOODS presents spenddly
varied collection of the most approved styles
for fall and winter, and includes about every
weave, finish and color that are shown BY the
leaders of fashion in the large cities
We invite your inspection.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17

of his play. While Minis pitched but a
few games. he showed himself to be box
man of the best type.
At first base Griggson and Maloney
(neither of whom appear in picture) di-
vded honors. Both were brilliant felderS
and all-round players, the latter being the
better of the two. Second base was adj
mrably covered by Tewhll. Chuck as
he was familiarly known is a natural in
fielder and covers an immense lot of
ground He was especially strong on
thrown balls and touching runners. His
batting and base running are worthy of
mention.
Captain Wright at shortstop covered
himself with glory by his fine all-round
playing. He showed excellent judgment at
bat and many of his hits were most OPP
perfume.
McCormick, another Hinsdale boy,
PLAYED IA consistent game at third base and
was especially valued for his long hitting.
He had a batting average well over 400.
In left field was Frank Smith. one OF the
best outfelders ever seen in this section.
He played the sun field as it was never
PLAYED before and showed rare judgment
in laying for the opposing batsman. His
ground covering ability was nothing short
of marvellous and his throwing superb.
He was the premier batsman and base
runner of the team, having a batting ay-
erage of .535 and 80 stolen bases to his
credit.
Harold Blandv covered center field in
an acceptable manner and was strong
hitter.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17

Proprietor of the Clarion (angrily)-
What did YOU mean by telling H b..
the man who asked ii there was money
in mushrooms. that there would be more
money for him in toadstools!
Editor Of the DIGESTION and Answer De
partment' with air of one who knows
he Is in the ht)-Because, sir. | looked
up III. b. in the directory, and found he
was an undertaker-Puck.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17

4 PENNSYLVANIA woman reformed a
drunken husband by laying beside his
plate at breakfast a photograph of him
when drunk the previous day.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17

Egg-eating dogs are cured by keeping
them hungry for q day, and then letting
them loose on a net OF rotten ones They
turn up their noses thereafter at sight
of an oval shell
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
E. Crosby & Co.
New England Agents
FOR SALE

All kinds of peaches to can or to eat They are
Just ripe now. They go by quick. | will sell them
cheap. The best peach orchard in this state. You
can order by telephone Q3-1D. Fifteen minutes
walk from line
Dealer in all kinds of wagons and sleds. boilers
and engines; gasoline engines all fitted to saw
wood. drag saw and cutting-off saw combined,
mounted on wheels New and secondhand fur
niture. Antique furniture-solid mahogany hall
clock with moon change.
CHARLES MINER
Bonnyvale Stock Farm, (The Red Farm
FIRST house west of town farm. All new build
ings, with large tower 40 TT high
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express appreciation for the
many thoughtful acts upon the part of neighbors
and friends during our recent bereavement and
also to thank those sending flowers at the funeral
of our son and brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman w Wilder
Mrs. Lewis Prouty.
Alvin and Arthur Wilder IS
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
THE SUITS COME IN

Ladies Broadcloth at. ............$ $1,000
Striped Chevots and Serges at. ... $500
Fancy Striped Worsteds at. .... $21 90
Fancy Striped Serges at. ............ LOO
Plain Broadcloth and Cheviots at . $21.OO
Plain Broadcloth and Cheviots at . $4,000
Fancy Striped Worsteds at . $25 90
Extra Fine Worsteds at ....... $27.OO
Extra Fine Worstecs at H..... $29 90
Special Novelty Models in Diagonal
Worsteds, Striped Worsteds, and
fine Broadcoth at $33 $37 and 500
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17
SWEATERS.

The largest assortment of Sweaters for
ladies, misses and children is on exhibition in
first room second floor, prices from 9Sc to
$500 All the garments marked at our
recognized good value prices and with the
almost unlimited assortment it is an easy mat
ter to make a satisfactory selection.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-09-17

Fall Underwear, now here at. .25c to $1.25
Flannelette Night Robes, now here at. $50 to
$1.5O
Flannelette Under Skirts. now here at
25c to $1.OO
Fall Hosiery, now here at..... .15c to 75c
Fall Gloves, now here at. ..... .25c to 81 SO
All in great profusion and at money-saving
prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-19
AUTO BRAKE BROKE.
Touring Car Slipped Backward Down
a Mountain Side.

Colorado Springs, Colo, July 10
Robert MUlnix, ir., son of former
State Treasurer Mulnix, was perhaps
fatally injured and three men and
three women narrowly escaped ser
ious injuries and possibly death when
large touring car in which they
were riding ran backward down a
mountain at Palmer Lake and fell
down an embankment. The other
occupants of the car, who escaped by
jumping, were:
Clyde Bowling and E. A Sullivan,
Spokane, Wash.
Miss Cox and Miss StrickIey, East
Eft. Louis, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Whitehead,
New York.
The party, guests of Mulnfx. were
travelling up a mountain side, when
Mulnix, at the Wheel slowed down
behind another automobile. The
brake broke and the car started back
ward down the mountain. The six
jumped safely, while Mulnix stuck to
the wheel. The car turned down an
embankment, turned turtle and Null
nix was crushed beneath it.
He was brought to this city, where
it was found that his skull was frac-
tured. He is not expected to re-
cover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-19
RAILROAD NEWS.
First Half of Year Changes
Railroad Events.
MomentOus Developments Dur
ing Six Months.
NEW LINE TO PACIFIC
Milwaukee Has Opened 1,4OO
Mile Extension.
Other Items of Interest in
Railway Circles.
NEW LINE TO PACIFIC

Chicago, July 19.-For the rail-
roads of the United States the first
half of the year 1909 has been one
exceptionally replete with changes.
The railroad map of a. month or two
ago is today antiquated; changes in
the personnel Of the Interests be
hind the systems have come thick
and fast; antagonistic powers which
once were thought to be Incompatible
to the last degree are today working
peacefully and tremendously side by
side, and behind all, the transporta-
ton systems of the country have been
slowly and steadily climbing out of
the period of depression incident to
the panic.
At the opening of the year Chicago
was connected with the Pacific coast
by but one line of rails under the
operation of a single company
Santa Fe. Since then, with barely a
notice on the part of the public,
there has been completed and opened
to freight traffic the second through
line to the coast, in the 1,400-mile
extension of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul system
Almost upon the heels of this new
route to the Pacific has come the
addition to another continuous route
to the Atlantic Through the acquisi-
ton by the Illinois Central of the
Central of Georgia the whole aspect
of the southeast as regards railroad
systems has been changed. and to the
mileage under the direct operation
of the Illinois road has been added
almost 1000 miles of rails.
The latter instance, perhaps, more
than the former. is indicative of con-
ditions which have prevailed during
the six months and to a large extent
been the influence behind the trend
of events With the country just
emerging from a period of financial
depression in which securities had
reached a low ebb, rapid alterations
and large accommodations in the
ownership of stocks were perhaps
but a natural sequence, and the
visible changes now becoming ap-
parent but an incident
The influence of Z. II. Hartman
has entered into the directorate of
the New York Central, closely fol-
lowing the succession of W. c. Brown
to the presidency of the system. The
Hill interests have acquired for the
Burlington the Colorado and South
ern, and Edwin HawIey has turned to
the acquisition of the Chesapeake
and Ohio, with the probability that
with it he will work to complete the
piecing together of another Ocean-to-
That FIagler's Florida East Coast
Line is closer to the Southern railway
is indicated by the financing of that
company by J. p. Morgan & Co, the
power behind the Southern. Through
the reorganization plans of the Gin
cinnati Hamilton & Dayton the Bal
timore & Ohio has spread it's in
f1uence and the Canadian Pacific has
acquired the Wisconsin Central for
the 500 line. That the Wabash has
been wrested from the Goulds is be
lieved, since the entry of John D.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-19
Undertaker's u ieral Car Used
for a Wedding Party.
Bride and Groom Rode Inside
to Undertaker's Chapel.
NOW THEY ARE HAPPY
James z. BartOn Was Fatally
Injured by a Tunnel Gazing.
For Eight Years Nellie E. Lyle
Hoped for Return of Health.

Rosedale, Kan, July 19.-H. w
Gates. the undertaken in Rosedale
had his best white team given special
attention, and his white ambulance
was cleaned and polished until it al
most shone. For the ambulance
team was to draw a wedding party
and the ambulance was to be the
bridal carriage.
When Nellie E. Lyle gave her
promise to James P. Barton eight
years ago that she would become
Mrs Barton, he was strong and
rugged. About two years ago he was
injured in a cave-in in a tunnel the
United States government is building
in Wyoming. Since then he has lain
in the Eleanor Taylor-Bell Memorial
hospital in Rosedale with both legs
and his back broken. Four inches of
his spinal column had to be removed.
Miss Lyle has been constant, and MI
Barton desired to reward her. His
life is insured for $4,000, and he de-
cided that in the event of his death
the woman who has remained true to
him should be benefited.
A Little Woman All in White.
futter of excitement among the
nurses at the south entrance or the
Eleanor Taylor-Bel1 hospital a little
before s O'Clock announced the ar
rival of the bridal carriage" In a
few minutes two hospital orderlies
came out with the ambulance basket
containing the groom. HIS con-
ventional black suit was in marked
contrast with his pale face and the
white pillows piled about him. The
bride, a little woman all in white, fol-
lowed and sat beside him in the am
bulance.
Then the nurses faces became
very solemn as the bridegroom
thanked them for their kindness to
him in the two years he has been at
the hospital and babe them good by
The door was closed and the driver
mounted his box. Then some one
threw a sack of rice. The spell was
broken. A ripple of merriment from
the nurses and weak, put gooo-
natured voice from within the ambu-
lance called back to them, NO
when the Justices Voice FaItered.
Carefully the driver took the ambu-
lance down the steep hill from the nos
pital to the undertaker'S chapel on the
southwest boulevard at the state line
The basket was carried in and little
crowd of hospital attendants and towns
neon1e followed. George II Cooke, a
Rosedale justice of the peace, was
waiting.
talked a few minutes in low voice
with the bride and groom. Then the
bride and the invalid clasped hands and
In a few moments the justice was say
Ipe the words that made them man and
v ife.
When he came to the words, in sick cI
ness or in health the voice Of the
ma gistrate faltered. But the congrat-
Nations followed so quickly that no
one observed that. And when the wo-
men kissed the bride and the men
shook the bridegroom's hand and wish