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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-06
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Arthur Chamberlain enter
tanned several little girls, Fern Wilder,
Cecile Colgrove, Helen Manley, Ruth
Gay, LIMA Call and May Pellerin, Sat
urday afternoon at her home, "a Birge
street, in honor of the seventh birthday
anniversary of her daughter, Helen.
Allen Colt gave several graphophone
selections which were thoroughly en-
ioyed by the young people. The little
hostess was the recipient of many
dainty gifts and luncheon was serv-
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w. Putnam re-
turned Saturday from their southern
trip after nearly month s absence.
They left here early in April for New
Orleans, Mr.. Putnam being one of the
delegates from the state to the ma
tional convention of the Mystic Shrine
which took place in that city April
IL and u. They made the trip from
New York to New Orleans by boat
and also took a water route large
part of the way back, stopping off
in Florida, Washington, Philadelphia
and New York. Besides. Mr.. Putnam
the delegates from this state were
Lester W. Greene, of Montpelier j. A.
Cady, of Marshfeld, and Glenn Wiki
ms of Morrisville.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-06
Mrs. Nora Touhill.

Mrs. Nora Griffin Touhill. 80, died at
the home of her cousin, Thomas Rouse,
Sc Elliot street. late Saturday evening
after an illness of over six weeks. She
was daughter of John and Mary
Griffin of Brattleboro. Previous to go
ing to Springfield, Mass, nearly 10
wears ago. Mrs Touhill was employed
Nv the Brattleboro Overall company
During her residence in Springfield she
was employed as coatmaker by the
Century Manufacturing company. She
married Edward Touhill about % years
ago Mrs. Touhill was member of st.
Islerian Court, Massachusetts Catholic
Order of Foresters, and Of the st.
Cecilia Altar society. She came to
Brattleboro about six weeks ago from
Springfield, Mass, and her health,
which was poor, continued to fail I'M
til her death. Mrs. Touhill will be
remembered by wide circle of friends.
as woman of an extremely happy
temperament and having the faculty
of drawing many friends about her.
Funeral services were held at st.
Michael s Catholic church at 9 clock
Tuesday morning. Rev. M. J. Carmody
officiated, assisted by Rev. VIM. 7.
Sherry of Springfield, Mass. A delega-
ton Of eight women from the lodge of
Catholic Order of Foresters 81 which
Mrs. Touhill was member attended
the funeral. The bearers were Nicholas
Baker Thomas Rouse, Michael Duggan
and John Moynihan. The burial was
in the Catholic cemetery.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-06
PERSONALS.

H. H. Everleth is in Springfield,
Mass, today.
Fred Heyer returned Tuesday from
business trip to Boston.
Harry Bixby of Springfield, Mass,
has been spending a few days at his
home.
Miss Ellen Chase of Worcester,
Mass, is visiting relatives and friends
in town.
Mrs. T. w. Bruce attended the En-
erald minstrel show last week in Hins-
dale, n. II.
Miss Grace Moses of Springfield.
Mass, is the guest of her aunt, Miss
Olive Jones.
d. f. Mckinney of New York city
came up Tuesday for a short stay at
his farm on Ames hill.
few of her young women friends We'd
f. E. Holmes of New York city is
expected tomorrow to spend few
days with his family at the Melrose.
Mrs. Arthur Chamberlain gave a
musicale Tuesday evening in honor of
her guest, Mrs. F. l.. Kidd of Law
renee, Mass.
R. s. Childs, who has been confined
to the home of relative in Whining
ton by illness for the past fortnight,
is back in his office.
Mrs. John 0. Benedict of Morris
town comes Monday for a few weeks ,
stay with her daughter, Mrs. Harry c..
Shaw, on Highland street.
Miss Amy +. Sears, an expert dress
maker who has long had rooms at 16
Main street, has this week taken
charge of Houghton & Simond's al
teration department in their new gar
ment shop.
Mrs. Franc Clark, who has made
her home with her son, Captain Frank
Clark, at Fort Mckinley, Me, during
the last year, came Wednesday to live
with her sister, Mrs. Addie C. Van
Doom at 5 Spruce street. ;
j. F. Ballou returned yesterday to
his home in Winchester. Mass, after
attending the golden wedding celebra-
ton of Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Putnam
Monday and visiting relatives in
Townshend for few days.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-06
Births

In Brattleboro, May ), a da Sii
to Sheraton J. and Ellen Ware gnu,
In Brattleboro, April %, a son; MI No. h
Farnsworth, to Mr.. and Mrs. onaiN
Dunklee.
In West Brattleboro. May 1 Nh a N
Ralph Morgan. to Mr.. and MIS- ~ r' n
B. Perry, and grandson to i Mn n
Mrs. Charles S. Morgan Of LuulGs"W NJ
Mr.. and Mrs. David 7. Perry o. '"
Brattleboro. :, j
In Brattleboro, May l, a son TO MI {
Mrs. Ralph j. Eldridge. 81
In Chesterfield, n. H., May i a M M
ter, Mildred Lorraine, to ME- anu
Fred j. Harris.
In Hinsdale, N. H., April q, "'
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellery Harvey -
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John P. Nichols.

John Perry Nichols, 60, died at his home
on Frost place Sunday of cancer after an
illness of two years and half during
which time he had been treated in New
York and Massachusetts, without avail.
Mr.. Nichols was born in Townshend Feb.
II. 1850. and was the son of John Lawton
and Electa Perry Nichols. His educa.
ton was received in the schools OF
his native town. His early life was
spent in Townshend as a farmer and
for a time he was located in Rlndge,
N. H., where he was interested in lumber
ing operations. He was married IN Brat
tleboro in 1873 to Ida M. Holbrook, a
daughter of R. B. E. and Harriet Hol-
brook of Townshend. They came to
Brattleboro in 1887 and for many years ne
was engaged in trucking business and
in numbering operations. About 10 years
ago he purchased the street sprinkling
business of E. E. Stockwell, which ne
operated for a number OF years. In
March, 1908, he was elected road commits.
sioner and served in that capacity until
the following fall when his illness made
It necessary for him to give up active
work. He made stubborn fight against
disease and while he suffered greatly dur
ing the last few months of his life he
maintained marked cheerfulness. Besides
his wife Mr.. Nichols is survived by one
sister Mrs. George N. Bond of Brattle-
boro. recently of Guilford, and one neph-
ew, Carroll N. Bond. Funeral services
were held at the house at 1890 Tuesday
morning. Rev. John R. Cow officiated
and the body was taken to Townshend for
burial. Mr.. Nichols was not member
Of any organization. He attended the
Baptist Church.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-06

Mrs, w. f. Stellmann sang, and refresh
ments were served.
The regular meeting of Western Engine
COMPANY No. | was held Tuesday evening.
An official announcement of the conven-
tion of the Vermont State Firemen's as
ISOLATION to be held Aug. 10 and II at
Darlington, when there will be hand
engine contest with prizes of $3.50. $500,
500. and $50, was read; also an invitation
TO the First Grand Firemen's muster Of
the Winchester fire department to be held
in Winchester, n. H., July 4, with prizes
Of 500. 800. $50 and S25. Both PROPOSE
tions will be acted upon at the next meet.
ING. +. C. LeRay resigned the office OF
first assistant foreman, and G. 5. Rider
was elected to fill the vacancy.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-06
Deaths

In Brattleboro, May ., Henry '
Fifield, 40. ,,,.t d
In Fitchburg, Mass, May !; ~ m d
ham, 81. wife of George f, Moo'F
tive of Windham. n
In Washington, D. c., May l. h'''
miral Philip Hichborn, Il. Mid
In Brattleboro, May l, John T. ~
60. nd
In Chicopee, Mass, April ~, Iobp
beth Karphan, 80 widow .i y
Wood, and a native OF Bral'i' " ~
In Brattleboro, April 80, Nts'
Touhill, so. p,rto, q
In Brookline, Mass, May : labou.
Morrill,. Al, native OF brat->
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-06
Marriages

In Wilmington, April 50, by hsS ]
Duke King of Rupert, Dwight INV II,is
Smith of Brattleboro and Mss ANY
crime Alvord of Wilmington. I'd
In West Wardsboro, May 90 " Ns
w. s. Boardman, Edgar BOYD an0
Clara Wheeler of Stratton. - M
In Putney, May 2, by Key, u Ms
ey William H. Dorrell of Holyo lS H,N
and Elsie f. Bowman OF SCUM :
Falls, Mass.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-06

Mrs. Edward Rocket of Springfield,
Mass, is visiting relatives in town.
She will shortly move to New Rochelle,
N. Y, where her husband has a posi-
ton as a pressman.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-05-06

Northern Vermont was white " wv NJ
Wednesday. At West Jay ~ iour d
was covered with a snowy layer ~
es deep.
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that the stuff is being made here, and
that his efforts were futile. 1t was
not long before the same brand Aoored
the veteran, who, despite his record
Cor bravery-on the field of battle gave
up the fight and soon awoke to find
himself again behind the bars he had
left few hours before. When he got
out the second time he was Thoroughly
convinced that the Bristol brand was
too much for him and that he could
not even drink con.iderable quantity.
much less drink it ali, and keep on his
feet, SO he gsFe sup the fight and re-
turned tosJphnson City sadder but
wiser man. He says that in the fu-
ture he will confine himself TO the
weaker brand dispensed by The boot
leggers Of his home town. Bristol
News.
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TWO VETERANS
SURRENDER
RETURN SADDER AND WISER
Members of Soldiers Home Try to
Make Bristol Dry bot Have
Not the Capacity

Two veterans of the Johnson City
soldiers home were arraigned before
Mayor Rice, in Bristol, Va, police
court wednesday, and fined $40 each
on a charge of drunkenness.
After the trial one of them explained
to the mayor how he came to take on
the jag. He prefaced his remarks by
the statement that in the years that he
had been in the soldiers home there
never had been the slightest charge
against him and that no man bore a
better equation
"Your honor, the liquor here simply
fooled me and | was drunk before |
knew it, y exclaimed the veteran. "In
Johnson City we can get all the liquor
we want and / have been drinking
freely of it all the while. 1t is 50 high
ly watered that man can hardly get
enough to make him drunk 50 you see
how | was fooled when | came TO Bris-
tol. | had not taken more than two
or three drinks until | began to feel
the effects Of it and one or two more
put me in the Jug"
The veterans had money in the bank
at Johnson City and soon got enough
to pay them out. However, the one
who claimed to have been fooled by
the strong liquor, decided that he was
brave enough to face anything, so inn
mediately left the court house with a
determination to drink TO his comfort
and keep on his feet. However, ii did
not take him long to learn that he
could not drink all that was in Bristol.
In fact some ore called TO his mind
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MANY ACRES
PURCHASED
DREAM or HIS CHILDHOOD
His Six thousand Acre Tract
Near Kingsport Will be Made
Ideal Farm by Wizard.

Writing in the Knoxville Sentinel
Jesse Cottrell saws:
Will George L. Carter become the
Henry Wallace Of upper East Tennes-
see, the Magnus Agricola of the Hol-
ston valley, the farming king of the
Appalachian region? The Napoleon
of finance, builder of railroads, founder
of banks and owner of coal mines, who
is rated far into the millions; this man
who now rises with the sun and works
indefatigible just as he did when n
clerk in country store in southwest
ern Virginia, has for years been dream
ing of an ideal farm.
He dreamed of it just rs he dreamed
when boy of an FL Dorado in the coal
and iron region of Southwest Virginia.
He has just completed the purchase
in the territory round about Kingsport
of 5000 acres or more of the finest
farming land to be found in upper East
Tennessee.
1t includes the level and grass-grow-
ing bottoms OF the Holston, the Watau-
ga, the North and South forks of the
Holston, the undulating farms nearby
includes much of the western portion
Of Sullivan comfy and in its embrace
considerable portion of Hawkins
county,
The realization of his dream will be
designated " Wanola,n an appellation
formed by Mr.. Carter,
al thought much about a name to
give my farm" he said,' and | thought
of the Watauga, the Nolachucky, Ka-
nawha, and could not decide upon a
desirable name, or one that just suited
my notion. So decided to call it the
sWanola, using the first two letters
from Watauga and the first four from
Nolachucky."
81 bought much OF the land when
the e., g. & o. road was built, and then
l decided to buy more of it, and then
the old dream of good farm came up
on me, and bought up all of the land.
| have the farm we'll stocked and have
shipped from it some of the finest cat
tie that has been sent from this section.
1t was with no spirit of egotism that
he spoke of his farm, but he was mere
" discussing it in matter of fact way,
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Mammouth. Edward Calhoun, of
Galesburg was badly injured by leap
ing from a second story window OF the
structure
because everything with him is prosaic.
Is Historic urOundS.

The land that has been acquired by
Mr.. Carter was once regarded the land
of great hope and abundant promise to
the pioneers Of the Holston valley. II
was here that they located, after hav-
ing selected this region in preference
to many Others suggested. At the out
skirts of Kingsport the farm begins.
This old town still stands vistage OF
ante -bellum grandeur, of days that will
live in the hearts of the sons of the
south. 1t is the second oldest town In
Sullivan county. 1t was several years,
being the most populous, the import
ant town of the county.
1t was the headquarters of traffic on
the Holston, and for this reason was
first called "3oat Yard" From Kings
salt works in Virginia was hauled in
wagons all the salt used in lower Ten
nessee to be shipped by water. In this
way it came to be called Kingsport;
though iron, castings and produce was
also shipped. Old records at Kingsport
show that these salt works were estab-
lished in 1900, and that for years 1000
barrels of salt were shipped annually
by fiat boats.
The boats were ''polledn up the Hol-
ston by brawny mountaineers and
there received their cargo
In 1888, the population of Kingsport
was BIT, and Blountville 2O9, while
Bristol on the border was not yet even
an Ethiopian dream. Old buildings
now mark the places where John
Lynn, Lynn, Wall & Co., Daniel Rog-
an and Zadock Simpson sold goods;
older people are wont to point out
where Frederick Ross had a cotton
factory and there made sheeting of a
coarse grade. Also where John Myers
had hemp factory. After showing
you these places of interest, the resi-
dent of Kingsport will point with
pride to the rolling fields of waving
green, the unbroken erea of forest and
declare:
"That is George L. Carter's farm"
The farms acquired are several and
also parts of different farms contagi-
Gus that have passed from one ante
cedent to another. Among them is the
old Gen. Alfred +. Jackson farm, one
of the finest that is fringed by elm and
sycamore as it lies on the banks of the
Holston; the old Pactolis farm, a bound
ary containing all the possibilities of a
model farm; the farms that were pur-
chased from members of the Roller
family; the Andrew Martin farm, in
days gone by the exemplification OF
the development of the latent possibil-
tiles of agricultural interests.
AS stated, the farm will be one OF
the largest in East Tennessee, and per-
chance the best equipped. 1t has eve
ry resource for development, for ma
ture has we'll done her part.
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PLACED IN
JAIL AGAIN
IN THE SAME OLD CELL
He Made His Sensational Escape
From Eight Years Ago
Hopes to Give Bond

Bristol, May 23.--Though circuit
court convened today and will be in
session today the trial of Graf Walk, a
former Bristol policeman who was
brought back from Idaho Sunday af-
ter being a fugitive for eight years,
will probably not occur until the Ser
tember term. Walk was indicted for
the alleged murder of policeman Hous-
ton Childress in May 1908. A few days
after he escaped from Jail and under
the practice he would not be entitled
to continuance, but tits believed that
it will be allowed. The prisoner oc-
cupies the cell from which he made his
sensational escape eight years ago.
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THOUSANDS
ARE COMING
TO HELP US CELEBRATE IT
All Plans are Made For a Big Day
and There Will be Something
Dong Every Minute

1t has been announced before that
Johnson City will properly celebrate
the Fourth ofpuly and all the commit
tees appointed by the general commit.
tee of the Commercial Club are work.
ing cheerfully with that end in view.
There will be attractions here upon
this occasion that will be worth going
miles TO see. The great street parade
will be big feature but it will be fol-
lowed SO rapidly by other attractions
until the day closes in mammoth fire
works display that you will be inter
ested and amused every moment of
the time From time to time the
Comet will give you the details of the
greatest Fourth of July celebration ever
attempted in this city.
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Lion Fondles a Child.

In Pittsburg savage lion fondled the
hand that child thrust into his cage. Dam
ger to a child is sometimes great when least
regarded. Often it comes through colds,
Group and whooping cough. They slay
thousands that Dr. Kings New Discovery
could have saved. "a few doses cured our
baby Of very bad case Of Group" writes
Mrs. George B. Davis, of Flat Rock, N.
c. 1--WE always give it to him when he
takes cold. It's a wonderful medicine for
babies" Best for coughs, colds, la grippe,
asthma, hemorrhages, weak lung. soc-$I.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by H G.
Miller.
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EXERCISES
MOUNTAIN
BRANCH
CELEBRATE
MEMORIAL DAY
0rAIrnRI nnnrnn If1f1iir0
GENERAL ORDERS ISSUED
Complete Program of Exercises at
Soldiers Home on Next Mon
day Issued by Gov. Smith

I. Memorial Day, Monday, May
80, will be observed as a general holi-
day at this branch, and all labor ex-
cept such as is necessary for the well
fare and comfort of the members will
be suspended.
III. The decoration of the graves of
deceased soldiers with flags will be
conducted at s o'clock in the morning,
under the direction of S. X. N. Patton
Post, No. 26, Grand Army of the Re-
public; Encampment No. 161, Union
Veteran Legion; McCorl<le Camp No.
2 United Spanish War Veterans, and
the Womans' Relief Corps.
After the decoration of the graves S.
X. N. Patton Post, No. 26, will hold
appropriate Memorial services.
III. At o'clock a. M, procession
will be formed on Mcmahon avenue,
with right resting near Hospital build
ing, in the following order, and from
there march to the cemetery;
/. Home Band.
2. Firing Party.
8. Invited Guests.
A. Officers of the Branch.
5. Non Commissioned Staff.
n n II ~ A ID
7. Encampment No. 161, U. V. L.
s. McCorkle Camp, No. 2, U. S. w.
".
9. Companiea A, b, G, D.
10. Colors and Color Guard.
II. Companies e, F, G, III.
12. Civilians on Foot, followed by
civilians in carriages.
All organized bodies are cordially in
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DELSARTE AT JONESBORO.

Mrs. Reid has organized class at
Jonesboro of seyenty-five of their beau
tiful young ladies, of their best young
men and brightest children to drill for
entertainment at the high school audi
torium Monday evening, May 80, which
will be given for the benefit of the 1st
Presbyterian church of that place and
promises to be equally attractive as to
be given by her class here. The young
people from there are coming to witness
the one to be given here.
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Miss Octavia Woford is visiting
Miss Sue Thomas at Jonesboro.

Every family and especially those who
reside IN the country should be provided
at all times with q bottle of Chamber
lain's Liniment There is no telling
when 1t may be wanted inscase of an ae-
cident or emergency. 1t is most excel
lent 10 all cases Of rheumatism, sprains
and bruises. Sold by all dealers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-05-26

exandra received Mr.. Roosevelt at
Buckingham palace today. The two
had long chat during which her ma
~~-~o-~-~~~~U~o~~~.
kind reader, to explain my meta
phors.
In the first place, old time interest
in politics is only a memory. Time
was when black eyes were as COM
mon after elections as fees in apple
butter time. Then men would
stand by their favorite candidate un-
TO death. Nowadays men do not
know who their favorite is until cleo
ton day. Then-some way-they
find out to their more or less entire
satisfaction. And the entire pur-
pose of this sketch is to tell you be-
fore election day of one whom
should be your favorite, and who
will be your favorite e-Kenneth Fine.
Just short distance south of
Johnson City, in the famous Chero-
kee county, lies the beautiful coun-
try home of that stanch member of
the old guard of democracy-Rus-
sell Fine. And the very pick of his
large and talented family is a square
jawed young man of about twenty
five or there -abouts, with an uncom-
promisingly honest-if rather ugly
face, and with an air of strength
and sincereity about him which be-
speaks entire ability to perform the
duties of any Office with entire salts
faction to you and with honor to
himself.
| have known Kenneth as a
school boy, and | knew him as the
squarest kid on the campus. |
have known him as youth, and !
watched with respect and admira-
ton his long apprenticeship in the
hardest of all professions, and the
most honorable, perhaps, of all jour
nalsm. You have many times, not
knowing his handiwork, been de-
lighted by his writings.
And finally know Kenneth Fine
the young man with every advan-
tage of heredity of training and Of
strict honesty. Aud these things
are what count nowadays.
Once again | take the chance of
stirring up Kenneth's wrath, by hop
ing that
"There's a flower not born to blush
uusee,
Nor waste its sweetness on the des-
ert air.
REPUBLICAN VOTER.
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DR.. S. M. Bright, of Roanoke, Va,
is visitor in the city.

John d. Rockefeller would go broke if he
should spend his entire income trying TO
prepare a better medicine than Chamber
iaiain's Collie, Cholera and diarhoea Rem
edy tor diarreoea, dYsentery or bowel COM
plants. Ii is simply simpossible, and 50
says every one that has used it. Sold by all
dealers.
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meet on date soon after the June pri-
mary, but further than this no definite
arrangement had been made. He adj
mitted that the matter was under dis
cussion by the leaders of the party, but
could give no information as to when
a conclusion would be reached.
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The Call of the Blood

for publication, finds voice in pimples,
boils, sallow complexion jaundiced look,
moth patches and blotches on the skin, all
signs of liver trouble. But DR.. Kings
New Life Pills make rich, red blood; give
clear skin, rosy cheeks, fine complexion,
health. Try them. 2sc at Fl. c. Miller's.
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REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
Not Called, Says Chairman San
ders, bot it Will Assemble AT
ter the Jane Primary.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 22.-Chair-
man Newell Sanders, of the republican
state executive committee, stated to-
night that there had been no call issu-
ed for a meeting of the committee.
Asked if tentative date had been fix
ed for the committee meeting, Mr.
Sanders said that it was the under
standing that the committee would
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1910-05-26

Never hesitate about giving Chamberlain's S
Cough Remedy to children. 1t contains no
opium or other narcotics and can be given
with implicit confidence. AS quick cure
for coughs and colds to which children are
susceptible, it is unsurpassed. Sold by all
dealers.