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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Better Than Prohibition.

Randolph Herald and News.)
The Vermont Issue, the organ of the
Vermont Anti-Saloon league. reports that
seven towns that voted yes, to wit, Isle
La Motto, Maidstone, Somerset, Victory,
Westmore. Williston and Winhall have
issued no licenses This leaves only TWEEN
ty actual license towns in the state.
There is litigation over one of these. Yer
non. where the saloon has been located at
South Vernon. which, it is contended by
one party, is not the principal village"
of the town.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

during the excitement of Champlain week,
it will not be charged up against him
but will be credited to excessive. exuber-
ance due to the somewhat lurid atmos,,
phere that prevailed by the day and
night in this immediate region
This is an unusually frank statement OF
fact for the Free Press editor to make.
If he doesn't look out some one will be
accusing him of nurturing an opinion OF
his own, and then he will have to get a
new job. Opinions and the policy OF the
Free Press never lie down in green pas
lures together. By the way, was it DIR.
Mead or 0. Merrill who made this das-
tardly attempt to purloin some OF
Charles p. Smiths Chittenden county
sunDortp
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
We Still Lead, Though.

Huntington free TItss.J
Bennington boasts of the first United
States mail carrier to make use of the
automobile to deliver mail by this means
in Vermont. The Monument town must
be pressing Brattleboro somewhat hotly
for premier honors.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

Seven candidates have appeared for the
appointment of supervisor of the census
for Vermont, job which the Vermont
congressional delegation will give out be-
tween now and the middle of October.
The aspirants are mainly from Chitten-
den and Windham counties. They are
w. b. Gates and Gilbert A. Dow of Bur-
lington, Lynn NJ. Hays of Essex Junction,
G. C. Frye of st. Johnsbury, l.. 5. Hayes
of Bellows Falls, E. S. Kingsley of Athens,
and j. G. Ullery of Brattleboro. Wholly
aside from personal friendly feeling, The
Reformer would be glad to see the posi-
ton 60 to Mr.. Ullery because OF his
ability to perform the duties as they
ought to be performed. Furthermore, his
appointment would show that the Yer
mont delegation believes in making fitness
rather than politics the test in such
matters.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Sentences None Too Severe.
(Rutland News. J

(Rutland News.)
Sentence in Jail would have been none
too severe for the young Putney men who
became so boisterous on the Fourth OF
July that they tore down the plastering
in the church and did other damage to
property. But the fines imposed may
serve as lesson to the hoodlums to be
more orderly in their celebrations in the
future
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

Speaker Cannon and Vice-President
Sherman are to be speakers at the annual
Alternating bee of the Vermont Fish
and Game league at Bluff Point, Sept. IL.
Isn't the progressive wing of the G. o. p.
to be REPRESENTED!
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

The brown-tail moth has made its APP
pearance in Keene, n. H., and reports
from South Vernon say that the pest has
also been discovered there. Up to now
this part of New England has been COM
paratively free from this injurious insect,
and it is hoped immediate steps will be
taken to stop its spread hereabouts.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Honk. Honki

(Morrisville News and Citizen.)
It is said that the first automobile was
made in Brattleboro by John Gore, a
machinist in 1887. Again Brattleboro
comes to the front.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

stand the business, or by mere cogs in
the dominant political machine. There
are times when the latter plan proves
poor public policy 8
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
Cogs for Prison Guards.
Boston Transcript.

The number of escapes Of the criminal
insane from New Hampshire, brought to
light by the Abingdon tragedy, raises the
question whether places Of detention in
that state are guarded by men who under
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

The local branch of the Twin State
Gas & Electric company has been slow to
take advantage of the big supply of
Juice" at Vernon. With power from the
Connecticut River dam already running
through Brattleboro the local concern is
obliged to generate its electricity by steam
simply because it did not start soon
enough to put in a Transforming equip
ment. Apparently it will be months be-
fore the company begins to get power
from the dam and consumers realize the
reduction in rates for which they have
been waiting so long.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

Huge old belt buckles Of Dutch anC
German silver are fashionable and shoulC
be brought from their hiding places
They go well with many Of the pictur
esque styles in vogue.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

People who ever lived in a town or
city afflicted with competing telephone
systems will sympathize with Rutland,
whose city council has just given the
Home Telephone company the right to do
business there. After years experience
with two telephones instead of one, con-
fusing numbers, annoying rings and the
like, every merchant in Rutland will no
doubt wish that the public commission
had been given the right to regulate com
petition among public service corporations.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

What is more sensible for the inevitable
jacket suit than lightweight cheviot Of
gray and white stripe with hair line OF
black?
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

DR.. Oswaldo Cruz, Encouragement of
the Brazilian sanitary service, has an
nounced to the Academy of Medicine at
Rio Janeiro that the microbe of smallpox
has been discovered by meteorological re-
searches.-News paragraph.
Splendid! This ought to furnish Judge
Martin with a theme for another high
school commencement address.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

1t doesn't pay to be too fussy about the
noise that accompanies railroading. The
merchants and business men of White
hall, n. Y, objected to the night switch
ing operations which the Delaware &
Hudson railroad carried on there, so the
company has decided to move its terminal
from Whitehall to either Saratoga or
Rutland. The change will result in clos
ing the repair shops that employ 300 men,
and 10 train crews that formerly spent
their spare time in Whitehall will spend
their time and money elsewhere.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

In lemonade, fruitade and other cooling
drinks few currants or raspberrSes, in
season, scattered over the top add sttrac-
tiveness.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

1t is safe to make new frocks with lonl
waists The high waist line is less popu
lar than formerly
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

The care of the refrigerator should not
be neglected. Wash it frequently with
strong soda water; cleanse the tubes by
using swabs or brushes made for cleans
enough to reach through the tubes &c
clear them
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

A dainty dessert is made by filling patty
cases with fresh fruit gelatine. Wher
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23
FOR THE WOMEN
TO THINK ABOUT
Especial for The Reformer)


Is hospitality a lost art? The genuine,
heartfelt hospitality of our fathers! Ger
tain it is that there is too little visiting
among neighbors in country as well as IN
town. 1t is not so general rule now as
formerly to invite one who. happens 10
be at the house near mealtlme TO stay.
Sometimes the mealhour is silently post
noned, that the caller may depart Tor a
destination. which may be far distant,
hungry and thirsty Why not speak the
word and give the cordial invitation to
STAY to dinner or luncheon as the, case
may be? Or provide bite of breaodi, and
butter with a refreshing glass OF mix or
cup of tea? Some housekeepers MAKE
Themselves too much extra work Tor me
friend who 'happens in This takes OH
the edge of the enjoyment Of both hostess
and guest. Why reset the table ana COOK
the extra food? Why not put on an ex-
ira plate and share the meal as 1t was
originally planned. no matter how SIM
pie? A cheerful "We're glad to have you
take 'pot-luck' with us, and ENJOY the
pickup dinner we occasionally indulge
in" would make one feel welcome and
that no special trouble was caused by the
staying. The hearty cordial invitation
makes up for any defect in the meal. we
have heard of entertaining angels I'M
aware" but some of us will never 40 II
because we never grasp the opportunity:
During the last few years small circles u
friends have dubbed together to spend
one dav during the winter with each mem
Der of the circle This has been done
especially among city women. Ihey go
in the morning take their knitting work
and stay all day, trying to do as tner
GRANDMOTHER did. Others might do IKE
wise
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

It is true that clubs, aid societies, and
numerous organizations take the place OF,
be a good idea to divide up and try some
of both.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

Whether the homes be high or lowly, ele-
CANT and elaborate in their appointments
or of the plainest we should take sincere
pleasure in opening them on such occa-
sions, in city and town as well as coun-
try.
Whether this custom OF entertaining
conventions will or should prevail is not
discussed at this time-the custom is with
us, and in doing our share we no doubt
receive quite as much good as we give.
1t is a valuable experience to come IN
contact with those who are interested in
all good work of public character.
Do you count the minutes wasted at
the telephone waiting for responses or for
the one who is calling for you, after the
operator says, all ready? A book or
magazine kept beside the telephone will
make these idle minutes profitable. II
your telephone is not planned for sitting,
have a chair adjusted to proper height,
and sit while waiting. In this way you
may rest and read and not be so impa-
tient of the time which is spent in this
way.
A large reticule which harmonizes with
the bathing suit is one of the newest ac-
cessories. In it are carried such articles
as one is sure to want before returning
to the cottage or hotel A hairbrush,
handkerchief and. if one is to remain on
the beach for an hour or two, magazine
should be included.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

There is so much Of ''eonventioomng
tertained that by some it is considered a
burden. This should not be so considered.
As a rule, those who are interested to at
tend such meetings are bright, active, IN
tellieent men or women. They do no, no.,
expect hostesses to put themselves out
on their account. They appreciate the
comfortable rooms and home-hke fare FUR
nished for them.
This is especially true OF the speakers
who 60 to sISh eAtne[l9gi and Ge those
who have the opportunity should not ne
elect the privilege Of receiving them
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

Entered as secondclas matter, January a,
1907 at the post office at BrattleborO, VT,
under the act of Congress of March 2, 1879.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

A young woman who has to economic
space when packing, and who goes for an
extended vacation provides herself with
several crown bands and bows for one
hat. With black or burnt sailor and a
band and bow of pink, amethyst, green,
black, blue, one may be able to appear
with hat to match various costumes
without the trouble to carry about many
hat boxes
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-07-23

served, garnish with fresh fruit and
whipped cream.
A new bathing cap resembles an auto
mobile hat, but is smaller. 1t is made of
silk folds and has rosette on each side.
Have you noticed the automobile hats
with the rosettes fastened outside the
veil? Some of these hats have bow, band
and ties of patent leather.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-18
RECEIPTS OVER $4,000.
Magnificent Years Effort by Pastor
and People of St. Patriok's Parish
Church Redeoorating Cost $1,000
Rev. Hugh Treanor's Annual Report.

Sunday. at st. Patrick's church,
the epistle of the second Sunday after
Epiphany was read, Acts iv:6-12, con-
Guiding: For there is no other name
under heaven given to men, whereby
we must be saved. It was the feast
of the Holy Name Of Jesus; and at
the different masses the members of
the congregation, standing, renewed
the pledge to abstain, God helping
them, for the coming twelvemonth,
from the sin of cursing, swearing. OBJ
scene language and the irreverent use
Of the name Of God and Of His Divine
Son: also to use their influence to lead
others to abstain from this sim
At the three masses the rector, the
Rev. Hugh Treanor, read his annual
report, which was an indication OF the
magnificent effort OF pastor and peo-
pie during the year just ended. The
receipts were over $4,000; and al
though the redecorating of the church
amounted to over $1,000, and there
were repairs and improvements requir-
ing extraordinary expenses, the par
ish is entirely free from debt. with the
exception Of two notes amounting to
about 1880, which will soon be met.
During the year $1.592 was expended
for the poor; and in this department
Of parish work Rev. Father Treanor
stated that he had had most valuable
aid from the Catholic Woman's club.
The services were we'll attended, in
spite Of the storm. During the high
mass, at the offertory, Roderick F.
Sullivan sang an Ave Maria" with
customary smoothness of tone and
nicely of phrasing
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-18
Annual Reception of Holy Name So
eiety-Sermon by Father O'Meara
Timely-QuiHley- Daniels Wedding.

The annual reception of the Holy
Name society Of st. Mary's parish was
held on Sunday. The members receiv-
ed holy communion in q body at the
$50 o'clock mass. The reception of
the society was held in the evening at
the special vesper service at 7.30
o'clock, which was largely attended.
The service was celebrated by Rev.
James J. Smith. The sermon for the
occasion was preached by the Rev.
James A. O'Meara of Bridgeport. a
former curate Of st. Mary's church
Father O'Meara took for his text,
These are written that you may be-
ieve that Jesus is the Son of God and
that believing you may have life in
His name. In his sermon Father
O'Meara dwelt chiefly on two points
What has Christ done to deserve the
name? and What has it cost Christ to
merit this name? The two points
were clearly brought out especially
the second which was shown in the
thirty years Of his private life and the
sufferings in the last three years Of
his public life. In closing he urged
the honoring of the holy name that
in the end we would receive the bless
iDgs due rs
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-18

There was long session Of the city
court on Saturday morning, not from
the number of cases, but because Of a
new question arising from the second
arrest Of David N. Gordon, Abraham
Fox and Moses Goldfaden, who are
charged with receiving 500 worth OF
copper wire, which was stolen from
the Consolidated Railroad company in
March, 1907, by H. C. Gertz and Jake
Lewis. Last August the men were
tried for the offense and discharged in
the city court. Now they are before
the court again because of alleged new
evidence, and the amount Of the wire
is fixed at $3.50. The accused are de-
Tended by Attorneys W. II. Shields and
c. F. Thayer, while City Attorney Hall
is assisted by States Attorney Hull.
A plea in bar was made in writing by
Attorney Shields, which is to the effect
that Attorney Hall be barred from
bringing the case, inasmuch as the
men were tried and acquitted last Au-
gust, and this is but asking that that
decision be set aside. A written de-
who claimed the plea was not sufficient
and that it be set aside and judgment
given. He claimed that the men had
not been nut in jeopardy and that the
court was not one Of final jurisdiction.
The August hearing was but prelimin-
dTy II Oelng only possible TO Dlnd Ine
men over or discharge them. The men
could have been taken to the higher
court on a bench warrant or even to
another justice court, had there been
one in town, after the discharge in Au-
gust. The case was brought again at
the suggestion of States Attorney Hull.
Attorney Shields claimed the case
was unprecedented In his 80 years ex-
perience in the court. He claimed the
court could have inflicted penalty Of
5000 and six months in Jail, and were
tried wholly within the courts juris-
diction. He thought the superior court
did not look upon the offense of the
men who stole the copper as very
great, as they were only fined $50 and
costs. Attorney Hall replied that the
action of the other court made no diff
ference and that there is new evidence
now in this matter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-18
ouinIev.DanisIs Weedinn.

In Preston City, Saturday evening.
Rev. n. 3. Prindle Of the Preston City
Baptist church united in Wedlock
Miss Florence Daniels, daughter Of
Bradley and Clarissa Daniels of Grot-
on, and Alden Eugene Quinley. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Quinley of
293 Central avenue. The bridal cou-
pie were attended by Lloyd Miner, a
cousin Of the groom. The bride was
handsomely attired in a navy blue tall
or made gown, with hat to match.
Following the ceremony, Mr.. and
Mrs. Quinley returned to the formers
home at 293 Central avenue, where
they win make their home for the
present
Mr.. Quinley is employed by the U.
s. Finishing Co. with whom he has
been for the past eight years. He is
q young man well known and popular
in Greeneville. His bride has lived
in Norwich for the past two years and
has an extensive list Of friends, both
IN Norwich and in her native place.
They received a number of wedding
presents. including silverware.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-18
New Questions Before City Court
The Case Against Three Junk Dealers Come Up for the
Second Iime-Four Lawyers Interested in Matter,
Decision Being Reserved

Judge Brown asked for a full discuss
sion of the matter, claiming that it was
his first case of this kind in his long
experience; that he knew nothing Of
the new evidence, and said justice
should be given all and no man placed
in jeopardy.
Judge Brown asked States Attorney
Hull regarding the matter, and the lat
ter stated that such cases are few, but
an Old Lyme justice once sent man
to Jail for assault after being charged
with intent to kill. After serving his
time the accused was arrested on a
bench warrant and sent to prison on
the charge Ito kill"
Attorney Thayer stated that he had
been called into the case but the night
before, but inquired if a new trial
would have been asked if the men had
been found guilty and fined. He main
tanned the court was right.
States Attorney Hull informed the
court that the matter had come to his
attention through men in the interests
of the Consolidated road. A bench
warrant had been considered, but he
preferred to have the matter take its
regular course in view of the fact that
there is an old and capable lawyer as
judge Of the city court If it had been
a justice court, in which law was not
as well understood, other action would
have been taken.
There are few authorities on the
matter and in view of that fact Judge
Brown stated that he desired time to
consider it. 1t was agreed that briefs
would be filed within a week with
Judge Brown and that the decision viii
be delayed until March list, inasmuch
as States Attorney Hull is now en-
gagged with the criminal session of the
superior court.
The matter was heard by many as
sembled in the court room, there being
many witnesses also for both sides.
Attorney Shields stated that he had
twenty witnesses. The case has at
tracted much interest and Detective
Hazelhurst of the New Haven road
has secured the evidence, having run
down both of the men who did the
stealing and had them prosecuted in
Windham and this county.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-18
TAFTVlLLE.
Congregational Sunday School Elects
Officers for Ensuing Year,. j..
Working in Place of Frank Hamp-
son-Surprise Party Enioyed-Soeial
and Personal Notes.

The annual election of the officers
of the Sunday school of the Taftville
Congregational church was held after
the session of the school Sunday aft
ernoon. Frank Hampson, who has been
the efficient and conscientious head
of the school, declined the honor of
reelection this time because of his
many other duties in connection with
the church work. Frederick J. Werk-
ing was elected to the position OF SUI
perintendent, while Mr.. Hampson was
chosen first assistant. The other Off
GERS are: Second assistant, Rev. Dom
aid B. MacLane; secretary. Miss Ro-
bina Dunlope; assistant, Richard Pill
ling; treasurer. Miss Susan Whittle-
sey; superintendent Of primary de-
partment, Miss Elizabeth Kispert; as
sistant. Miss Robina Burgess; librar-
ian, William Emerson. The reports of
the year were read and accepted,
showing the affairs of the Sunday
school in satisfactory condition. The
total membership January 1, 1908, was
pa, on January 1, 1909, 249. a gain
of 25 members. The AVERAGE attend
ance per Sunday for the year 1907 was
III, and for the past year of 1908. 1856,
a gain Of Is. Forty members were
perfect in attendance the past year
and received books as prizes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-18
SHEPHERD AND HIRELINe.
Congregational Pastor Speaks on
Characteristics of Each.

At the First Congregational church
Sunday morning Rev. George II. Ewing
took for the children's sermon Proverbs
81; 10, The Way of an Eagle in the
Air His other text was John 1912.
He that is hireling and not the shep-
herd. Rev. Mr.. Ewing compared tne
hlreling and the shepherd; often the
hireling Is not watchful and something
carries away one Of the lambs but we
md the shepherd always watchful, for
he is a partner and owner and there
fore takes more interest that none go
astray The Christian life is a motive
life dominated by a purpose There
are always those who get and those
who give. The hireling spirit looks
forward to becoming rich on wages.
but we find this is quite as rare as in
the spiritual world. Sin paws wages
and the wages of sin is death. Christ
does not pay US eternal life as our
wages, but freely gives it to us. It is
the gift Of God and cannot be bought.
At the morning service Miss Helen
Wood Dathrop Of Columbus, O.. was
heard, singing very pleasingly the So
prano solo parts, and also at the offer
tory selection. Miss Lathrop is the
guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Jabez
S. Lathrop. Of Washington street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-01-18
Epworth League Meeting.

The Epworth league meeting was
conducted on Friday evening by Miss
Marion Randall and Rev. Jerome
Greer, Miss Randall opening the meet
ing, Following which Rev. Mr.. Greer
took charge. The topic for the even
ing was How We Find the Father. The
pastor introduced Rev. Edward Hunt
ington Smith Of China. who smoke
briefly, telling of the great transforma
ton of those in China when thew find
the Father. The meeting was in mart
a continuance Of the special services
which have been held. The closing
prayer and benedictfon was given nv
Rev. Mr.. Smith. There was a good
attendance and much interest mani
Tested in the meeting.