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The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
SWIPED AN AUTO
FOR NIGHT RIDE
EARLY MORNING AUToIsIs WERE
CAUGHT FRoLlcINo IN
ANoTHER'S MACHINE.
Two WeII-known Young Men Go to
Home of Albert Fendis, Take His
New Machine and scorch for Sew
eraI Hours-They Were Caught But
viii Not Be Prosecuted.

Two Brunswick young men, whose
names, ought to be published, but are
withheld for various reasons. came
very getting into serious trouble early
yesterday morning, when they were
caught outright stealing an automo-
bile in the middle of the night, riding
IN 1t for several hours and then at
tempting to place it back in the auto
house of the owner. That the two
young men We're not prosecuted is
due to the view taking by Mr.. Albert
fendig, owner of the machine that
to prosecute them would only humilt-
ate their families. Just what time
the machine was secured is not
known, but 1t was between / and 3
O'Clock when Lloyd Bolt and Gussie
Levin saw the machine, with two oc-
cupants, going out L street at rapi6
speed. Young Bolt, who is employad
at Akin's automobile garage, recog-
nized the machine and knew that the
occupants were none of Mr.. Fendig's
folk or anybody connected with the
garage. He first suspected that
thieves had stolen the machine and
were leaving the city with 1t.
Both young men came to The News
Office shortly after 2 o'clock and told
their story and were advised to call
up Mr. Fendig over the phone. Ha
could not be reached, however, and
Bolt and Levin went to his house
to report what they had seen. Mr..
fendig at once went to the
auto house in the rear of his resi-
dence and the machine was gone. He.
too, Immediately thought that 1t hal
been stolen.
Bolt and Levin then left and saw
the machine for the second time. The
police were notified and a search
started Shortly before daylight the
machine was heard near Mr. Fendlg,s
residence. The two men who had
been acting in the capacity Of deteo-
tives secreted themselves to await
the approach of the machine. How
ever. the two young men, who had
enjoyed ride lasting three or fou.
hours, stopped the machine way down
on Gloucester street and were rolling
it back to Mr.. Fendigs residences
when they were greatly surprised by
the sudden appearance of the two
young men and Mr.. Fendig. They
did not wait for any explanations.
but left the scene Immediately
Their identity was known, however,
and they did not deny their guilt, bat
Mr.. Fendig yesterday decided not to-
prosecute them. 1t now develops that
the machine has often been seen ont
late at nights, and it is believed that
these two young men have "swiped...
1t before and enjoyed night rides.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
THE PR DlCTED STORM
DID NJ T MATERIALlZE

Storm signals were hoisted yester-
day from the weather signal at the
intersection of Mansfield and Bay
streets, and kilograms were received
in the city notifying vessels not to
go to sea. but there was no disturb
ance of any kind during the day and
the storm probably missed us.
1t was the same gale which visited
Charleston Tuesday night doing con-
siderable damage, and which, it was
thought, had gone to sea. There was
some uneasiness along the ports on
the south Atlantic coast, but there
was not even heavy wind and it
is now believed that the gale has
entirely disappeared.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
FLAG OF GREEKS
IN CRETE LOWERED
INTERNATIONAL 6LUEJACKETs,
AT DAYLYiGHT YESTERDAY,
HAULED DOWN EMBLEM.

Canea, Island Crete. Aug. 1S.-The
Greek flag, raised three weeks ago by
the people of Crete. in defiance of the
sovereignty of Turky and as an evi-
dence of their desire for union with
the kingdom of Greece, was lowered
at sunrise this morning by party
of International bluejackets.
There was no resistance on the par
of the Cretans, and the. function was
carried out without disorder, and in
accordance with the prearranged pro-
gram.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
COMPANY Is NOW FIGURING ON
/ A BELT LINE AND AN
{ AMUSEMENT PARK.
The Latter Will Be Built by Next
{ summer-understood That Com
! pany Has Two or Three Sites in
View and Will Decide Upon One
of Them Within Few Weeks.

Brunswick people who are not now
On the direct line or within reach Of
the line of the trolley company can
live in hopes. The present line, which
W. be put into operation probably
within another month, is only a start
er. Extensions are to be made, and
before the company has finally fin
ished, it is believed that every sec
ton of the city will be reached.
Officers of the company, however
will not discuss the proposed extern
sions just at this time, but they seem
Wiling to admit that the trolley line
has well-mapped-o belt line in
view and it may be constructed i'm
rccdiately after cars are put into op-
Grafton over the tracks which have
already been laid, and which reach,
by two routes, from one section of
the city to the other.
The News feels safe in predicting
that by next summer the people of
Brunswick will have a new place of
attraction to visit, to be constructed
company, and which will be a place
of general amusement. The News
knows, too, that the owners of the
car line are now figuring on several
locations for this proposed amusement
park and selection will be made
within the next week or two. AS
soon as the property is purchased the
work of extending the line to the
proposed park will begin, and by next
summer everything will be in readi.
ness. :
The company, it is understood, is
deGirous of purchasing a large tract
of land, suitable for such park.
large enough to build baseball park,
a bandstand and leave room for sew
era1 attractions which are to be To-
Gated in the park. Three sites, it
is stated are now being considered,
prices have been asked for and pur-
chase is exDected shortly.
An amusement park will, it is gen
orally believed, prove in Brunswick,
as in other cities, very popular
place during the summer The COM
pany intends to locate the park some
where along the marsh edge, where
it will be cool and pleasant, and they
are anxious to close the deal for it
as soon as possible, in order to begin
the work at once.
AS to the proposed belt line, moth
ing officially can be given but it IS
understood, on good authority. that,
probably within a year the line, COW
ering probably four or FIVE miles,
will be in operation.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
Colorado Rain
Worst in Years


Pueblo, Coo, Aug. -Cloudbursts
last night at Howard and in Ute Pass
made raging torrents of the tributar-
les of the Arkansas river, causing the
worst food IN years along the main
stream.
At Canon City the Arkansas river
was five feet higher than ever be-
fore in history at midnight, and is
still rising. This flood is due here
some time today, and preparations
were made to avert great possible
damage. At Florence the entire pop
ulation worked throughout the night
carrying goods to higher ground in
expectation that practically the entire
town would be submerged.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE OF
ST. SIMON TRANSIT co.

Commencing today the schedule of
the st. Simons Transit company will
be operated as follows: The boat
scheduled to leave Brunswick at $50
p. m. will be changed to leave at
5.15 p. M, returning will leave Ocean
Pier at 6.45. For this trip special
round trip rate Of 35 cents has been
made.
This frirn should nrove attractive to
parties desiring . rIeasapt wate- trlp
in the cool of the evening.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
JOHN C. LATHAM DIES
IN NEW YORK CITY
The New York Millionaire Popular
Man in the South.

Hor kinsyille. KY. Aug. 1s.-Word
was received hore today of the death
in New York of John c. Latham.
member of the banking firm of La
them. Alexander & Co. in that city.
He was multi millionaire. Among
his gifts to this city was 100000 for
p oonsed rate monument
Mr.. Latham was a native of Hop
'.'-,~~il'a ord --ont to New York a
--~-. -----, 1.-t ~ r.ao'--1r'llated vast
fortune in few years.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
CRAMPS GET THE CONTRACT
Philadelphia Concern the Lowest Bid
der for BattIeships.

Washington, Aug. 18.-Wm Cramp
& Son, of Philadelphia, were the low
est bidders for the construction of
the battleshlps Wyoming and Arkan-
sas, bids for which were opened at
the navy department today.
They submitted two bids, one at
s4.450,000 and the other at $4.475, 900.
Only one ship can go. however. to
any one firm of builders. The New
York Shipbuilding company. of Cam
den. N. J., made the next lowest bid
at $4,675,O0O
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
FARLEY COMING HOME.

London, Aug. 1s.-Archbishop John
". Farley. who has been visiting in
England and Ireland following his
participation in the golden jubilee of
the American College at Rome, sail
ed for home today. He is the first to
return Of the seventy-two distinguish
ed American clergymen who took part
in the jubilee.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
Relief Comes To
Overheafed Kansas

Kansas City, Aug. 1S.-After ten
deaths in Kansas City from the heat
III the last twelve hours, the torrid
spell in this part of the southwest
was broken this morning, and cool
east breeze was blowing.
AT Topeka and generally through
out Kansas and Oklahoma sirnila.
fall in the temperature is reported.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
HEAVY SNOWFALL.

johannesburg, South Africa, Aug.
18.--The heaviest snowfall in many
years occurred here yesterday. Over
eight inches have fallen up to noon
and the storm was still in progress
this afternoon.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
PRETTY YOUNG WIDOW
AGAIN TRIES SUICIDE
For the Second Time, North Carolina
Woman Tries to End Her Life.

Charlotte, n c.. Aug. 1S.--Mrs. L.
Shaver, pretty young widow Of Ma
rion. N. c., formerly Of Greenville,
6. c.. made a second unsuccessful at
tempt at suicide.
The woman says she will end her
rss vnt. -s'-apS-'1I tre-hl>s n ~ivon
= 4se reason. She IS 20 years Of age
and has one child.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
NAP LAJotE RESIGNS.

Cleveland, O.. Aug. 1s.-Napoleon
Laioie has resigned as manager of
the Cleveland baseball club, Criticism
because the team had losing streak
is said to have been the cause.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
CONVICTED OF ATTEMPT

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 1S.-Rogers
Merritt, a negro, was convicted in
superior court charged with attempt
ed criminal assault Death sentence
was pronounced today.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS FELT.

Cadiz, Aug. 1s.-Earth shocks were
e-rnn~icrcod 'te~s tcdov cawaral
-~r~,s ~.ero d91ee-d mt there were
no casualtis.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-19
The Grand Tonight

Arabian Horssmen.
The Little Shepherd.
Dressing in Hurry; 2 others.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08
Tuberculosis Camp Notes.

Through unexpected aid the Brattleboro
Woman's club is enabled to continue the
tuberculosis camp for month or six weeks
longer. For several weeks all the beds
have been occupied and some necessary
additions have been made to the equip,
ment through contributions OF money and
gifts of furniture.
The hospital nurses have been Obliged to
return to the hospital as their lectures be-
gan Oct. |. Their work at the camp. has
been part of their training and they have
cheerfully done the work with the small
equipment provided. Too much cannot be
said in praise of Miss Elsie McCloskey for
her most efficient management of the daily
care and diet of the patients. Without
her aid and the offer of the student nurses
the camp could not have been started this
summer. During the month of September,
while Miss McCloskey was absent, Miss
Martin, her assistant, ably carried on the
work.
The house has now been placed in charge
of Miss Alice Lindgren of Boston, who has
had excellent training as general nurse,
and special training for tuberculosis work.
Her assistant is Miss Hattie Waite of Brat
tleboro
The patients have made good gains, and
one. who has been faithful to the treatment
for long time, has been pronounced
cured. Visitors are always welcome at
the camp and people are urged to stop as
tbev drive by. The life of the patients IS
necessarily somewhat monotonous, and
they greatly appreciate call. Inc clup
plans to hold a reception some afternoon
in the near future that the friends OF the
camp may have an opportunity OF meeting
socially some of the young women, who
have made the camp not only possibility
but
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08
1909 Grand List Returns,

In the grand list returns for the year
1909 from all the towns and cities in Yer
mont, Just received at the office of the sec
rotary of state in one particular only, two
towns are remiss in that they have not
reported any offsets. These towns are
Groton in Caledonia county and Water
vile in Lamoille county.
acres of taxable land, with an appraised
valuation of Sal ,929,O5l. The personal
property listed for taxation aggregates
$40. 1897 ,747 and the total offsets are
$3l, 392. lib. The total number of polls is
81, SIS. These figures as compared with
those of 1908 make an increase in land val
uation of 81, 1897 ,l04 and an increase of per
sonal property S527,7S3. In the same pc
riod the total offsets have decreased $780,
43l and the number of polls has increased
by S2S.
While personal property has increased
one and two-tenths per cent, offsets have
decreased one and thirteen hundredths per
cent. This argues that listers on the whole
have found more personal estate and. also.
that in the state as whole tax lodging
through the offset privilege is decreasing
slightly rather than increasing.
Taking the number Of polls as compared
with the number in the last census year.
1900 as a basis for showing the growth in
population since that date, the present
population of the state should represent
an increase over the population of 1900 of
six and half per cent. Such an increase
would give Vermont a present population
of 366. l4g or an increase of p, SOS since the
last census If the increase has been as
large as this. il exceeds every ten-year in
crease since the period between 1870 and
1890. IL being slightly in excess of the
growth between ls40 and 1850.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08
ceorpe w. Fuller Resigned.

George w. Fuller of Estey street, after
nearly half century of active service, mas
resigned his position with the Estey Organ
company. having terminated his labors last
Friday. There is no one now at the FAC,
tory. and only two men in town who were
employed there when he began work IN
1863 Mr.. Fuller (who was the brother OF
The late Gov. Levi K Fuller was born in
East Westmoreland, n. H.. Sept; ii, 1882
When 10 years old he went to Bellows Falls
and at an early age began working tor the
Vermont Valley Railroad company; IN
fact he began with them about as soon as
thew established their repair shop at Bel,
lows Falls. He intended to be an engineer,
hut found that the constant larrlng from
the short rails in use in those days, and the IfI
omen Joints, was undermining his heath
and was forced to give it up Just at tne
time when he was offered their fastest pas
seneer train $50 called. Soon after this
ha went to Cambrdgeport and took charge
Of the machinery in large wooden mill.
Tn November. 1862, Mr.. Fuller went to
Rrattleboro and entered the employ OF
Tacoh Estey. who, at that time, was build
inc melodeons in the second story OF the
building on the present site OF the Brattie-
boro house. During nearly. all that time ne
has had charge of the engines, boilers ana
machinery of the Estey company, IN tneir
street Flat street and Birge street Dur
inc a period of Is or 90 years when the COM
Pny many VIA sr and had ie he en a%
charge of that plant. For many years the
fire protection of this vast plant was under
his immediate charge and never have any
fires got beyond an neipieant E stage ,sso.
o;atnS When first beginning his work in the
f Estey o organ factory only two men ;; Asa
the former continuing in the business rstsd untl
eral years ago. Others whose names are
NOR or less familiar We're Joseph ions, Jones
Daniel Bement, Hale Rose, Patrick Patrick White Ana :
Amandrin Kathan, Perrin She 1 .i,,d ana "a a
half dozen Others who. at that time, CON
s "tii the entire working force. Riley
keeper for the old firm of Estey 4 S Grefn.
has Tins been an important factor in the
nroduction of $4,000 reed organs.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08
Marriages

In Brattleboro, Oct. 5, by Rev. r. M.
Houghton, DR.. Everal Caleb Haviland and
Miss Ethel Almira Randall.
In Brattleboro, Oct. 4, by Rev. M. j..
Carmody, Jermiah Twyon, Jr., of Spring.
field, Mass, and Miss Joanna Sullivan of
Brattleboro.
In Brattleboro, Oct 6, by Rev. ID. +.
Trout, Frederick H. Spaulding and Miss
Gertrude L. Barker.
In Orange, Mass, Oct. 4, by Rev. Mr..
Cardall, Lester w. Cooley and Miss Marion
Slack, the latter formerly of Brattleboro.
In Mortified, Mass, Oct. 6, by Rev.
n. Fay Smith, Charles +. Bitters of Green
field and Miss Ella Spencer of Mortified.
In Mortified, Mass, Oct. l, by Rev. d.
NJ. Wilson, Frank Perald and Mrs. AIDE
line Pierson.
In Mortified, Mass, Oct. 5, by Rev. n.
Fay Smith, John X. Rawles of Springfield,
Mass, and Miss Elsie c. Newton OF
Mortified.
In New London, Conn, Aug. Z, by Reu-
ben Lord, Esq, Gershon X. Rice and Miss
Minnie f. Doolittle, both of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08
Spaulding-Barker.

The wedding of popular young couple
tool Mace Wednesday afternoon at the
homo of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Barker.
South Main street, when their daughter;
Miss Gertrude Leone Barker. was united
in marriage to Frederick Henry Spau,9ing'
ir.. son Of Mr. and Mrs. +. h: Spauldihg.
The ceremony took place at o CLOCK III tne
pa few close friends. Rev. ID. T.. Trout,
nastor of the First Universalist ehurch. OF
6ciated using two rings. The brlde wore
= handsome gown of white silk with lace
and r;bbon decorations and carried bon-
ama Of bride roses. Ruth Barker, niece
af tbe bride. was ringbearer. She wore
dainty white muslin gown and carried ,ne
rings on a silver tray. Miss riorence pa ,d'
i.ar another niece of the bride. PLAYED the
arat;ons which were novel aDa especially
ofFect;ye for an autumn wedding, consisteu
of lanrel clusters of barberries, hydran.
oe.s and bright cut flowers. An arch VI
laurel and barberries occupied corner Oh
tha narlor where the ceremony was per
formed. A short reception was tehueteu
tbe Young couple and they lett by autoflo-
h;le for Greenfield. They Will VISIT IN
Worcester and Boston and on thelr ,e'"i"
Mrs. Spauiding has been employed LOT
.o,,a,al wears as saleswoman IN " y;
Pratt's store. She is an accomplished
pianist and is popular in local musical CIR
lIas She was member of the Brattie-
boro high school class of 1907 and has been
under the tutoring of Mrs. Lucy Potter ..
Fitebburg. Mass, in her private scnool on
music. Mr.. Spaulding attended bra,'ie
hnro academy and has been employed IN
he gUaV wholesale department of the Durham
Rro,hers company during the past eight
years Both young people are active work
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08

grounds each day in addition to those who
paid admission Treasurer +. G. Adams
places the attendance figures as follows:
Wednesday, S,4l6; Thursday, 500; Fri
day, 1924; total, 2O,050. Last years total
was % 597. All bills against the fair asso-
citation must be presented to the treasurer,
properly approved, within 10 days in order
to be paid this year.
The Brattleboro correspondent OF the
Springfield Republican speaks OF deer OF
various hues in this vicinity in the follow
ing paragraph: A pure white doe has been
seen several times by the residents in the
western part of the town. and some claim
to have seen white buck. These are curl
osities, and there is talk of asking the flsh
and game commissioner for permission to
take the white deer, have it stuffed and
placed on exhibition in the library. Ac-
cording to the laws. there is no more pro
lection for white deer than one of ordi-
nary color, but the red and spotted deer
are protected both in and out OF season.
The Brattleboro postoffice has had an
postal account during the year ended Sep
TENDER 80, being $44,3572l, or $2,24S65
more than during the same period year
before; $6,240.68 more than in 1907, and
$40, 54l.49 more than three years ago.
Sales of stamps, envelopes and cards the
past year amounted to $38, 682. ,707
more than three years ago. During the
past year local publishers have mailed
286, 432 pounds of second-class NATTER
nearly la tons,-on 254,el7 pounds of
which they paid the cent-a-pound rate for
circulation outside the county,-the bal
ance of 3l,8l5 pounds being free-in-the-
county circulation.
As result of trip made about town
Tuesday evening the selectmen decided at
their regular meeting last night to install
seven 40 candlepower incandescent lights
company with E. M. Adds, manager of
the local division of the Twin State Gas
and Electric company they toured the out
lying sections in H. E. Shipman's automo-
bile Tuesday evening that they might de-
termine the need of more lights. 1t was
voted to place two 40 candlepower mean
descent lights on Chestnut street. one of
the same power opposite the Gregg place
on Brook road, one opposite the Benson
Guilford street.
emily hopeless illness is that of Leon
Castine, l4year-old son of Napoleon Cas-
| tine of Cedar street. Since last fall the
boy had been blind and partially paralyzed,
his condition, it is claimed being due to
vaccination He spent % weeks in the
| Farren hospital in Montague, Mass, I'M
dergoing course of treatment without ap-
parent benefit, and of late had been par
TALLY insane, seeing strange visions. On
Tuesday he suddenly told his mother that
he felt just as if he could walk and she in
diligently replied, "Why don't you,
them" To the surprise Of everybody the
boy got out of bed without difficulty and
walked to the window, calling his mothers
attention to several children who were
playing on the other side of the street.
Since then young Castine has been appar-
emily in perfect health although somewhat
weak from his long confinement. He
walked down street yesterday for the first
| time
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08
Births

In Brattlehoro, Oct, l, a son, George W.,
to James f. and Maud Essex Hooker.
In Brattleboro, Oct. 2, son, Stanley
Eldridge, to Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge M
Cundiff.
In Brattleboro, Oct. 3, daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Elias Vennesten.
In Orwell, Oct. ], daughter, Katherine
Annie, to Mr.. and Mrs. d. j. Leonard,
formerly of Brattleboro, and granddaugh,
ter to Mrs. A. M. Hopkins.
In Brattleboro, Oct. 2, a daughter, Eve
lyn, to Mr.. and Mrs. Carl F. Cain.
In Jamaica, Oct. 5. a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. III. L. Amsden.
In East Dummerston, Sept %, a son to
Mr.. and Mrs. William b. Reed.
In West Glover, Sept. 49, son, Paul, to
Frank and Helen Nelson Eldridge.
In Fitchburg, Mass, Sept. %, son to
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stone and grandson
to Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Stone of Townshend,
VT
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08
Deaths

In Brattleboro, Oct. 3. infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Elias Vennesten.
In Brattleboro. Oct. 3, George w, infant
son of James +. and Maud Essex Hooker.
In Brattleboro, Oct 4, William O'Hearn,
40.
In Brattleboro, Oct 4, John NJ. Joy, IS.
In New York city, Oct. 2, Dorothy,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. @, Carey and
granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. s.
Howe of Hinsdale, n. III.
In Athens, Oct. 2, George Smith.
In Montague, Mass, Oct. 2, Galtano
Nardgtoro, -.
In Westminster. Mass, Sept. %, Annie
Moulton. wife of Elmer Walker.
In Washington, ID. c., Sept. %. John
Newton, 20, a native of Newfane.
In Pottsville. Pa, Oct. 5, Robert X.
Millington. n. son Of DIR. b. +. Wilmington
Of South Londonderry.
MISC
In Townshend. Oct. :, Miss Augusta L.
Fessenden, 81.