The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-12-02
The Meddler
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The ist snow storm Of the winter, al,
though not unseasonably late, must have
been unexpected IN certain quarters. Al
any rate the snow plows which are gcner.
ally 40 prompt IN clearing sidewalks
throughout the village did not get out un.
III late Tuesday afternoon 10 The diseom.
fort Of numerous pedestrians. And a
flock OF Wild geese southwark bound were
Overtaken by the storm and obliged 10
spend the night lowering about the north
end Of the village, their protes,aiions in
teficring with the rest Of many light
slccpen. The snow that fell was unnsu.
ally heavy and will do large amount Of
good IN the way Of replenishing springs
unless cold weather sets in Immediately.
Those OF ~ who depend on the village
water supply do not realize the severity OF
the drouth in the outlying districts The
rain Of short time ago was only a drop
in the bucket, so to speak, and unless
more water gets into the ground within
will be faced with mighty serious
problem.
The student body OF the Brattleboro
high school would be somewhat exercised
over the claim Of the Bellows Falls high
school football team 10 the state champ
ionship were Il not obviously 80 absurd.
A. a matter Of fact the up-river team
has actually beaten but one Vermont
eleven this year, namely, Windsor high.
Its game with Troy Conference academy
was won on forfeit when the score was
| in favor OF the Poultney institution, and
is only game with Vermont academy re
suited in a tie, after which Bellows Falls
refused 10 go against the Saxtons River
school again. In view OF its two tie games
with Bellows Falls the Brattleboro team
does not claim superiority although II the
issue were 10 be decided on comparative
records It's claim would he much the bet
ter. However. a fair consideration OF the
question would give the state champion.
ship title 10 Goddard seminary OF Barre
with BrattleboU and Bellows Falls tied
for second place
Local merchants surely must make some
arrangement with the Twin State com
pany so that the incandescent arches
across Main street will be lighted every
evening during the holiday season. The
scheme is one that is used in various
towns and cities TO the satisfaction alike
OF shopper and salesman. and will give to
our principal thoroughfare an appearance
in keeping with the joyous spirit OF
Christmas time. The lamps are in place
and the connections made; all that is
needed Is investment in little juice.
The efficiency of Brattleboros reorgan-
lied fire department has not Yet been put
to test. and il is no rejection on the vii.
lage authorities TO express the hope that
it won be.
The question OF REMEMBERING the streets
throughout the town will have to be taken
up before long. In discussing this matter
the local correspondent of the Springfield
Republican says "The difficulties which
representatives of the II. A. Manning
company of Springfield, Mass, are having
in endeavoring TO get street numbers cor.
rect in the new directory emphasizes the
need OF having the entire village renum-
bered under competent direction. Several
streets in the village were apparently num-
bered without considering the prospect of
future developments on the street. On Pine
street numbers not only were evidently
designated from both ends of the street.
but were badly mixed both sides With
the internal development of the village
near enough completed so that ample
plans could be made for any future build
ing. IL has been suggested that renum-
bering OF the entire village would make it
much easier for a stranger to locate a par
ticuar place. besides assisting directory
people in getting out a satisfactory book.
Consecutive numbers on all our streets
would make them seem more uptodate |
and business.like. This is not the only
step needed to make the conditions along
this line ideal At present several property |
owners have neglected to put their num-
bers in position easily visible, and in |
many cases number plates are not to be |
found anywhere about the premises
To The Medder -
Perceivng the writer OF last weeks |
article to be grossly ignorant of the meat |
business, and poultry business in particu-
lar, we wish to submit the following The |
turkeys of which he speaks are sold with |
heads on and undrawn, which makes diff |
ference OF three to four cents per pound |
and Furthermore they are western birds
and as everyone knows are inferior in |
quality to our own native turkey. If the
public desire turkeys OF Springfield quail |
ity we would be glad to furnish them at
Springfield prices, but it has been our ex.
.perence that Rrattleboro people demand
the best. Dealer