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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26
LOOKING BACK so YEARS.
Member OF Company @ Tells of Incl
dents That Happened In 81.

Editor Company G, See
0nd Vermont regiment, was raised m
April and MAY, 1861, and was composed
largely of Brattleboro BOYS from Is 70
30 wears of age. remember very well,
when in Jim Capin 5 Office ON Hlgh
street ON q Sunday afternoon, of read
ing bulletin telling Of the fall OF Fort
Sumter, The next morning w. IL, Al
eXander came into the Phoenix office,
where / was employed nj the time by
Cummings q Prouty. He was getting
names of all who would enlist. AZ that
time we had force of five in the Office,
but there was no one beside myself who
would sign the paper, all saving they
were going later. When Mr.. Alexander
came 10 my case he said % Henry, what
do YOU thinkRp / replied, There has
been lot of war talk in this Office for
some time, hut ] hardly think that talk.
ing will win this fight. | Will put my
name down and Will go and do the best
1 know how / then put down my
composing stick and have never had
one in my hand since,
We began TO drill at once under Ed.
Stoughton, L, A. Todd and John ;. Ty,
Ter. | was one Of the mob that visited
Bugbee. Perry, Miller and others and
made them hang ont flags, This, under
the excitement of the time, seemed per
feetly right 10 Us, but among those men
were some of the best and oldest citi.
we left BrattleborO, old Col. Nathan
Miller stood hy the elm tree al the cor
ner of Main aud Elliot streets and with
tears falling down his checks, handed
me n package saving, - Henry. don I
open this until YOU get ON the tram,
and God bless You.
We were Young and full of life in
those DAYS and ! guess we were pretty
wild. Uncle Samuel Knight, one Of the
town fathers, said that II we were not
sent somewhere pretty soon we would
all die of delirium tremens, but of the
50 rank and file of this company, each
one was always a man. In this connec'
tion | wish particularly to call attention
10 the names of a few: Tyler, Wales,
Gleason, Rand, BOwker, Colt. Richard.
son. Paddlefoot, Lord. Flood and Adj
ans. / could call attention 10 MANY
others and am proud 10 say that !
served shoulder TO shoulder with such
men. some of them until the close of
the war. In the list that appeared re-
Gently in the RefOrmer were the names
of a few who did not finally become
members of COMPANY G. and ! recall
some who were members: namely. X.
Morton Pratt, Walter Barclay and Den
mis- Chace. Pratt lost his right arm AZ
the first battle of Bull Run, Chace died
at Camp Griffin. Va, in the winter OF
81 and | never knew what became Of
Barclay. When in BrattleborO last fall
! was greeted by an old comrade. Hiram
Matthews of Company X. who was shot
through the head at Salem Heights, Va
/ remember well of his coming past
where ! was down and out with gun
shot wounds in each thigh and offering
to help me. | told him ! thought he had
about all he conld do to look out for
himself
Respectfully.
Henry II. Prouty.
Kimball, Nehr.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26

Saturday from go to 4.30 All are wei.
come Emerson building Elliot street.
First Baptist church, Rev John r. Cow,
d. d., minister. Worship, with preaching,
both morning and evening Morning topic,
The Battle With the Books. being a ser
mon before Baraca Glass, No. T. Evening
topic. Patriotism and Peace, sermon APP
propriate to Decoration day and the re-
cent movements toward International
Peace. Bible school at u m. Prayer and
conference meeting on Friday evening at
745, topic for tonight, The Waste of For
eign Missions.
Salvation Army Notes. Saturday at s
p. M, a free stereopticon lecture entitled
Darkest America, will be given at the hall
Sunday at II a. M, Sunday school, children
who do not go to other Sunday schools at
this hour are invited to attend. At 8 p. m.
Christian praise service. At 7.30, at the
Centre Congregational church. Captain
Perrett will give his stereopticon lecture
entitled Darkest America. All are invited
to attend. Week day meetings every night
except Tuesday at s p. m.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. F. A.
Wells, pastor. Worship with sermon every
Sunday both morning and evening at 1890
a. m, and 7.30 p. m. The theme next Sun
day will be Sermons in Stones. In the
evening the Hamilton Chapter of the
Methodist Brotherhood will occupy the
front seats. The newly elected officers
will be installed after which brief address
appropriate for the occasion will be given
by the pastor All are welcome Sunday
school at ll.45. Epworth League at $50
Glass meeting every Tuesday at 7.45 D. m
Prayer meeting every Friday at 745. Come
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26
Vermont.

OF all the states the stand-pattest is Yer
mont Her 10 largest towns that have
more than 5000 people each have grown
enough in the last 10 years to contrive an
increase OF population for the whole state
OF almost four per cent, but her country
districts lose nearly as much as the cities
gain. Her people came OF stock as good
as started in any state in the Union and
they have been very slightly exposed to
mixtures, but her $4,000 of population re-
mains almost stationary.
The trouble is, if il is a trouble, that il
is not easy enough to get rich in Vermont.
Agriculture is the main industry, and the
soil is reluctant and has nothing more
valuable under it than marble.
1t is suggested that the state has plenty
OF undeveloped water power and might be
colonized by Connecticut Yankees and
made to hum with factories. But why not
keep Vermont for an asylum for more or
less prosperous and weary people? Here
is state saved from all the disgusts that
the papers record 1t has no Pittsburg;
it has few labor troubles, few money wran-
giles, few social problems. Its scenery is
beautiful, its climate is invigorating. its
cemeteries are commodious and reposeful.
There is enough Of il to 60 round among
the people who live in it.
Vermont is all right; the trouble is with
people They insist upon being exposed to
the distractions of active life and the solic
itations and risks of gainful industry
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26
W. F. ROOTS UNUSUAL OFFER.
Sell DR.. Howard Specific at Half.
Price and Guarantee a Cure.

cit isn't often that / have faith
enough in the medicine put up by other
people to be willing to offer to refund
the money if it does not cure; said
Mr.. Root to a Reformer man who drop.
ped into his store, "but | am glad to
sell DR.. Howard IS specific for the cure
of constipation and dyspepsia on that
basis.
"The DR.. Howard Company, in order
to get a quick Introductory sale, author.
lies me to sell their regular so cent bot.
ties at half-priee, % cents, and, al.
though / have sold lot of it, and have
guaranteed every package, not one has
been brought back as unsatisfactory.
.. am still selling the specific at
half-price, although | cannot tell how
long l shall be able to do so. and any.
one who is subject to constipation, sick
headache, dizziness, liver trouble, indi.
gestion or a general played out condi-
ton, ought to take advantage of tins
chance. You can tell your readers that
if they are not satisfied with the speci.
fic that they can come right back to
my store and will cheerfully refund
their money.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26
To our Customers

We have reopened our old headouar-
tiers at corner of Beach and Center SITS.
North Walpole. N. H. Our store has
been remodeled to meet the demands of
our increasing business, and we will car
ry the Biggest Line of Stock in this
section.
We are sole agents for julius Keisler
& Co.'s two stamped bottled in Bond
Whiskies, which include Sam CLAW and
Lewis Hunter, King of Kentucky and
Maryland Rye.
We are also agents for the G. o. Taylor,
Judges Favorite, Graves Maryland
Malt, Hoffman House, H. T. Corbin's.
Beaver, Seneca Chief, Red Top Rye and
Cuckoo Whiskey and many other lead
ing brands.
Our stock of Wines, Brandies, Gins
and Rum are the best on the market.
We handle the famous Pilsner Lager
also the Liberty Beer and Ale, Schlitz
Beer and Ballantine's Ales and Layers.
Burkhardt's Layers and Ales.
Send for price list
CRESCENT BoTrLlNC COMPANY
Lock Box 7s6. Tel. ITO. Bellows Falls, VT
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26

The fchu, without which ones summer
wardrobe this season is incomplete, may
be fashioned from many different fabrlcs,
from the sheerest null or batiste 10 the
elaborate marquisette with lace rnilies Inc
very newest are followed out 10 NJ the
neck at the back, lying fiat over the shout
ders and reaching the waist line or below,
at the middlebaek.
Made satin flowers are superseding all
others for corsage and hair decoration
Very beautiful bouquets of satin violets,
roses, orchids or gardenias are worn IN
color 20 harmonic with the street suit
while tiny clusters or single blossoms for
the bandeau continue to bloom every eve
ming
White hats are by no means confined
TO the younger generation this season
Women of all ages now wear them, but
differently trimmed, Cherries or butter
cups are youthful trimming for young
girls white hats, while their mothers land
gfandmothers, too, for that natter choose
the graceful wistaria orchids, pansies or
sweet peas
The arrangement Of shallow box plat
in both the front and back OF a straight
cut skirt gives opportunity for perfectly
fiat and plain hanging OF the skirt over
the hips while providing the necessary
amount Of fullness for comfort and good
appearance,
Wouldn't YOU consider a black satin
wrap with very wide border, shawl collar
and cuffs OF white chiffon a charming one
to accompany lingerie dresses! These are
worn by some metropolitan elegantes.
Esprit is supposed to be tempera.
mental attribute Of the French woman,
Americans can dispute the French monopo'
~.
Ii -four is used in making salmon GRO
them together Some housekeepers use
rolled bread crumbs in place OF -four.
A delightfully."- cool diningroom for the
summer Is resultant upon complete fur
nshing in wicker, including dining table
and buffet. The latter pieces are furnished
with tops of plate glass, which insures
cleanliness. The hangings are cretonne
and the floor rug one Of the crex products
or wool
Rub shell ornaments OF all kinds with
chamois daily to keep them smooth and
highly polished when once they become
dulled and rubbed il Is almost impossible
TO brighten them again,
Pink and blue forget.me.nots. and also
black ones, are much used this season,
either in masses, sprays or slender wreaths.
One of the local shops is showing hat
trimmed with these little wreaths inter
twined about the base OF the crown.
People who affect the English hand
writing for fashions sake should endeavor
to make it as legible as possible The reader
is apt to lose patience with correspon
dent. however fashionable, who is not suf-
fcently considerable of the recipient to
make her handwriting plain.
To cook spinach best, put just enough
water in the bottom of the kettle to keep
it from cracking while heating. The spin
ach furnishes sufficient water for the cook
ing.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26

DR.. Guy Potter Benton, new president
Of the University OF Vermont, is said to
be fine representative OF the modern type
of college executive. He is at once an able
administrator and successful teacher. He
has been a city superintendent OF schools,
superintendent of public instruction in the
state of Kansas and a professor in a uni
versity. For eight years he has been
president of Miami. Thus he knows educa-
ton from every angle. He is still young
and is characteristically western in vigor
and energy. In his new position he will
find a growing and prosperous university.
He will see an endowment fund of half a
million already completed and another fund
of the same size being created. He will
be assured of the support of loyal and
enthusiastic body of alumni. But above
all he will have solid foundations upon
which to work DR.. Benton will be a
valuable addition to that distinguished
company of western educators that are
now guiding the affairs of New England
colleges and universities.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26
Warned in Time.


"The federal court has declared uncon-
stitutional the Oklahoma law prohibiting
the piping of natural gas out of that state,
holding that such prohibition is in con-
f1ct with the interstate commerce laws.
Would the same principle of law apply to
the transmission of electrical energy?"-
Brattleboro Reformer.
maine and New Hampshire have, we
believe, enacted laws to prevent the trans
mission of electric energy out of the state.
and in Vermont the matter has been serl-
ously considered. Perhaps good round
state tax would be as effective in keeping
power at home as prohibition of its being
sent out. = Bennington Banner.
The republican state platform of 1910
declared that
Claws should be enacted tending so to
husband the natural water power and en-
courage and safeguard its development as
to promote the widest possible distribu
ton of the resultant economic benefits
among our own people in preference to an
outside ownership that may simply seek
to divert power originating in Vermont
to uses beyond its borders"
But nothing was done about it.
Some day when the people of Vermont
wake up to realize that the greed of OPP
portunities is robbing their children of
their patrimony we may see some wise
regulation of the economic necessity by
law.
But somehow or other it appears to be
inherent in human nature not so much
eagerly to anticipate loss and forestall it,
as to theoretically support locksmiths max
ing keys for stable doors after the automo-
bile has been wrecked in Joy ride.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26
For the Women to Think About
Written Especially for The Reformer

A,nles followed out carefully, then hlied
with Waldorf salad and placed on '' I.i;c.
for an hour or so before serving "'' wv
Gus,
Did YOU ever cook chops or ham ~ .nS
oven Of your gas range instead o. on ,,vh
,,,a,or In n and nut in the oven; II VIII
come out tender and Juicy with very niue
attention,
7, yon wish 10 give Frenchy little air
IN your toilet, fasten the wide frill OF your
iabot slantwise at the top with one q lne
very long bar pins that are now SO iahioh'
able,
Now that everybody has supplied them,
selves with bags and retieules FURNISHED
with very long cordeliers, the ediot goes
forth that such cords shall be quite shotl,
But as the very long ones have proved
lust bit awkward 10 handle, perhaps mo-
body viii be sorry.
The little gown composed all the way
from hem to high waist hnee OF seanl' IVA
inch rufIles, topped by tiny bolero WIN
reyers and lace.frled tucker Is indeed
quaint. and more than a little suggestive
Of old.time fashions.
Metal beds Of simple construction, at
tractively dressed with dimity or certonne,
bordered cover and valance, are resu9l
lust TO look at, so cool and dainty. BEDS
OF this type are charming ior summer
homes.
White silk crepe embroidered in jap
anesey designs of iris, wlsteria or cherry
blossoms make the most exquisite klmonas
and lounging robes. Girls who have time
for considerable embroidery find this most
fascinating work, while the completed gar
ments bought at the importers are very
expensive.
MANY Of the very latest summer hats
are of some fabric like pongee, burlap or
linen the shape a broad rolling sailor and
the brim edge bound with Pekn SILK or
grosgrain.
A philosopher once remarked that the
troubles which we expect and worry about
are the ones that never happen. When
trouble does overtake us, It Is something
quite different.
A unique gift for a brideto-be is one Of
the silk kimonas with envelope case Of the
same into which the kimona is slipped
when travelling
So very long are the fronts OF some OF
the new fichus that they lie fiat upon the
hips after crossing at the high waist line.
Do not fasten an umbrella to your suit
case when travelling This may be an easy
way to carry ii, but ii constantly pokes
into peoples faces when going up steps or
into their limbs when walking on a crowd
ed street know Of nothing more provo
eating of III temper than an umbrella so
carried
A bamboo or wicker basket containing
a gift of fruit or flowers for sick friend
constitutes pleasing remembrance for the
future. when the fruit or flowers are gone
and the patient shall have recovered; so
the gift is a lasting one and gives more
than passing pleasure
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26

Rev. Clifford II, Smith, Brattleboro
boy who has been pastor Of the Pittsiord
Congregational church for many years,
Is 10 he the new secretary Of the Vermont
Ant,Saloon league, succeeding Clarence j.,
Ferguson who resigned recently II is
understood that Mr. smiths acceptance
Is conditional upon radical change in
some features Of the leagues policy. Less
time will be devoted to assailinF the local
option law and more effort will be made
10 improve civic conditions az they exist
under the presen, law Work along these
lines should secure for the league much Of
the support which il has lost in recent
years
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26
CHURCH NOTICES.

Unitarian church, Rev. E. @. s. Osgood,
pastor. Service every Sunday at 1890;
Sunday school at ll.45. The pastor will
exchange pulpits next Sunday with Rev.
G. E. Aimar Of Walpole, N. H. All are
welcome.
Universalist church, Rev. D. E. Trout,
minister. Divine worship at 1890 a. m,
with sermon appropriate to Memorial Sun
day. Subject, The Meaning of These Stones.
Sunday school at las a. m. Preaching
service at Guilford Center at p. m. Fri
day, June 2, a meeting of church members
in the church parlor at 7.30 p. m.
First church of Christ, Scientist. Sun
day morning service, lO.45; Sunday even
ing service. 7.30, subject. Ancient and
Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism
and Hypnotism Denounced. Wednesday
evening testimonial meeting at 745. Read
ing room is open Tuesday, Thursday and
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26
ESTATE OF EDWARD c. cAMUa
CTATE OF VERMONT.

Ia VIZ
- District of Marlboro, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court tG u
aforesaid: -
To all persons interested in the esai. "a
c, Carpenter. late of Westfed IN hs
Massachusetts,, deceased leaving 1ls
District. GktLIA
At Probate Court holden at Brsids1r
in and for said District on the I'm dal
1911, an authenticated copy OF the M
Testament and the Probate thereof Of ~
Carpenter. late of Westfield, in the ~
Harnpden, in theState OF Massachusetts q
leaving estate in said district, -dnE w
lowed and established in the ProoiN ~
the County and State aforesaid was p'sa
the Court here, that the same insuunsi
allowed in this State as the last VII u
ment Of the said decedent, and hst h
may be filed and recorded IN the froAx
for the District of Marlboro, aforesan
to the statute in such cases made ano
And il is ordered by said Court thai h
of June, 1911, at the Probate Court on1
Brattleboro, be assigned for all persons X
TO appear and contest the allowance
strument, and the filing and recording q
of said Will, and the Probate thereof, II
If they see cause; and that notice theea
by publishing this order three weeks ~ "
in the Brattleboro Reformer, WeeAs
paper published in said District pFe'N3
time appointed. .sl.I
THEREFORE, you are hereby noths
before said Court, at the time and pace
and to contest the allowance OF the ~
ment and the filing and recording Of Is
said viii and the probate thereof, as HG'
you have cause. ,,
Given Under My Hand at BrsttleN"
District, this 18th day of May, lsII n;,rvv
20-22 A. F. SChNLNA'
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26
BRArTLEBoRo, FRIDAY MAY 90, 1911

The Automobile club OF Vermont is
making commendable effort to give a.
much publicity as possible to Act No lll
Of the last legislature, relating 10 the law
Of the road. Automobiles and horsemen
alike will do well TO read It's provisions
which are as follows:
A person driving or riding horse or
other draft animal or operating an automo'
bile or motor vehicle who meets on a pub
lie highway a person riding or driving a
horse or other draft animal or a person
operating an automobile or motor vehicle,
shall, when il is safe and practicable so to
do. seasonably turn such horse, other draft
animal or vehicle TO the right of the center
of the travelled part OF such highway so as
TO pass without interference. A person
driving or riding horse or other draft
animal or operating an automobile or mo-
TOR vehicle shall, on overtaking a horse,
draft animal or vehicle, when il is safe and
practicable so to do, pass on the left side
thereof, and the person riding or driving a
horse or draft animal or operating an auto
mobile or motor vehicle overtaken by
person riding or driving a horse OF, other
draft animal or operating an automobile or
motor vehicle shall, when IT is safe and
lIdtlltdUlt So ~ w. NulH " Wv iAEih ~
as TO allow free passage on the left. a per
son riding or driving horse or other draft
animal. or operating an automobile or mo.
tor vehicle, shall, at the intersection OF
public highways, when safe and practicable
50 TO do, keep to the right Of the intersec.
tion of the centers of such highways when
turning to the right and pass to the left OF
such intersection when turning to the leit.
The operator OF an automobile or motor
vehicle, shall, upon approaching a crossing
of interesting highways, bridge, sharp
curve, steep descent or brow of hill have
the automobile or motor vehicle under per
feet control and give timely signal with
a bell, horn, or other device for signalling,
and a person who violates this provision
shall be fined not more than one hundred
dollars A person operating an automobile
or motor vehicle on bridge or public high.
way, where there is not an unobstructed
view of the road for at least one hundred
yards, shall when it is safe and practicable
so to do. keep his vehicle on the right of
the center of the travelled part of the
bridge or highway A person who violates
a provision of this section for which no
penalty is herein otherwise provided shall
be fined not more than ten dollars.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26
Ferguson Successor.

The new superintendent Of the Vermont
Anti.Saloon league, Rev. Clifford II. Smith
of Pittsiord, Is already receiving advice
from the state press as 10 what he should
and should not do. Lest he misunderstood
the motive back Of the suggestions, il
should be stated that the press has the best
of feelings toward him in his new work
and wishes for him his due measure OF sue
cess in the reasonable undertakings which
come to his lot in office. Contrary 10 the
opinions of some former occupants OF the
position of superintendent, the entire
press of the state is not against the holder
OF the office. Indeed, we question il there
is a single paper in the state which holds
prejudice against Supt. Smith at the out
set Of his work because Of the work which
he Is to carry on.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-05-26
Farmer in Good Hands.
{ Mortified News !

Announcement Is made OF the sale Of the
New England Farmer by j. G. Ullery OF
Brattleboro. to a corporation Of which q.
L. Martin Of Plainied i president; Frank
4. Parsons OF Montpelier vice.president
and general manager; Walter II. Crockett
Of Montpelier secretary. The directors are
the above officers and Col II. L. Parker
OF Bradford, and Charles Parker Of Mont
peler. The publication office will be in
Montpelier The Farmer is the oldest az.
ricultural weekly in New England. and
with this board OF directors and officers il
certainly has a bright and useful future.
The agricultural interests Of Vermont are
certainly fortunate in having The Farmer
fall into the hands OF such a progressive
bunch Of experienced men.