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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-07
Edward L. Cook.

Edward Lewis Cook, 60. died at his
home on Canal street AT 6 clock yes.
terday morning of diabetes, after an
illness of about two weeks, one week
of which had confined him to his bed.
He had been unable to work since De.
tober, 1909, having sustained partial
paralysis of one of his hands at that
time bv blow from hammer Mr..
Cook was born in Springfield. Vt, July
10. 1913, the son of Lewis and Abbie
(Winchester) Cook. He attended the
schools of his native town and came
to Brattleboro in 1872 to enter the en-
ploy of the Estey Organ company,
where he worked about % years. From
1898 until he gave up active work in
1909 he was employed most of the time
at carpenter work. He married. Jan.
/. 1873. Sarah Ellis of Surry, n. H..
who survives him.
Mr. Cook had resourceful mind,
and while employed at organ making
he invented and patented folding
square and an improved try.square, but
never pushed the manufacture OF
them. While employed at the Estev
factory he became interested in violin
making. During his spare hours he
worked with William Conant, who was
expert in making violins, and fash
ioned number of finely finished in
struments whose tone qualities were
pronounced excellent by musicians.
Mr.. Cook was also an expert cabinet
maker Besides his wife he leaves a
son, Walter +. Cook, of Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Cook was member of the Ma
sonic fraternity, belonging to the
lodge in his native town. During his
residence in Brattleboro he had always
lived on Canal street. though in other
houses than the one in which he died.
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BrattLebOrO Local
HEART AND LUNGS EXPOSED.
Edward Russell Of Marlboro Terribly
Wounded Monday Afternoon.

Edward Russell. about 81 years
old, received terrible wound in his
left breast by the accidental discharge
of shotgun at South Pond in Mari.
boro Monday afternoon. His left lung
was perforated by several shot and
portions of his clothing were driven
into the lung but II is believed that he
has chance to recover. lie is mar.
ried and has a child, his home being
on the so.called King place.
Mr.. Russell was nj South Pond Mon.
day repairing q boat and removing it
from the ice. He laid his gun upon n
board and when he picked il up pre-.
paratory to starting for home II was
discharged. The charge of shot struck
his left breast in such way that il
plowed n furrow about four inches
wide and six inches long deep into the
flesh exposing the heart and lungs. The
injured man was stunned by the con.
cussion but evidently revived within
a few minutes. Realizing what had
happened he started for the nearest
neighbors over mile distant. lie wore
a heavy hunting coat in which he ear
ried a small hand axe and four loaded
cartridges for his shotgun. After he
had run about 90 rods he threw off his
coat and went the remainder of the
distance without it. Arriving at the
house of neighbor he explained the
horrible accident which had befallen
him and asked the man to 90 to the
nearest telephone and call doctor.
The man asked TO be excused from
making the trip, saving that his boots
leaked and he would be sure to get
wet feet. Mr.. Russell then went to
the Butterfeld place. whence Henry
Lebrecque carried him home. DR., T.. r.
Lynch of Brattleboro was sent for and
found Mr.. Russell very weak from loss
of blood. Pieces of clothing and shot
were removed from the left lung by
the doctor. Mr., Russell S coat must
have caught fire from the flash of the
gun when it was discharged and was
doubtless smouldering when he threw
it off. In its place was found only a
pile of ashes, the axe with its handle
burned away, and the exploded cart
ridges.
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Congregational Ministers Meeting.

The regular meeting of the Windham
County Congregational Ministers assO-
citation was held Monday at 10 o clock
in the parlors of the Centre church.
Rev. John p Garfield of Claremont, N.
H., was chosen moderator. The devo-
tions were conducted by Rev. Charles
River of Dummerston. The, first
paper on the program was gwen by Dr.
A. p. Pratt of Bellows Falls on the
Ideal of Christian Worship. 1t was a
masterful production on subject OF
deepest interest to the Congregational
church at large in this nation. So. thor
oughly was everything that pertains TO
the worship taken up that it brought
forward the greatest commentator OF
the brethren, and absorbed a great part
of tbe time in questions of vital I'M
portance. The last hour was given to
Frank Dyer of Chicago, who. during
this week. is conducting a series OF
meetings in behalf of Better Brattle-
boro. He spoke of the modern concep
tion of the church: that it must be an
institution fully abreast of the times,
and if so must have the spirit of wor-
shin and of brotherhood. He men
toned the brotherhood of the early
church for at least 100 years, and It
was the love that each one had for
another and having all things in com .DI
mon that gave it so large a place. me
minister as priest pastor, and evangel-
list was considered, and flood OF new
light came to the mind and heart OF
everyone present, and with it deter
mination to 90 out and work as never
before for souls. At the close OF the
stirring address he was gwen w pa a lnnG
ing cheer Rev. BENJAMIN w. feah %en
formerly of Grafton but now OF Con
cord Junction, Mass, asked for q letter
TO the Middlesex Union association OF
granted. The program for the next
Closing PRAYER was offered, and the
mating adjourned. The following
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-07
Spring Coats Very Interesting Showing
Stocks unequaed now-the values attractive
WOmen's and Misses
Serge Coats at S9.S7

Excellent quality all wool serge
in navy blue and black, cut full
length, with notched collar and
revers. Made with French back and
quarter fitting front.
Special at s9.s7
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CHURCH NOTICES.

Unitarian church, Rev, 4, O. $ osgood,
pastor, Service every Sunday at lo.n,
SUNDAY school at ll.i5. Theme for next
Sunday, Miracle and Word. In place of the
usual offering the annual contribution for
the American Unitarian association will he
received.
First Church of Christ Scientist. sun
day morning service at 10i5; Sunday
eveaing service at 40 Subject Are Sin,
Disease and Death Realy "Wednesday
evening testimonial meeting at 7.i5, Read.
ing room is open Tuesday, Thursday and
SATURDAY. from go TO 4.3O All are wei
come, Emerson building, Elliot street
Unversalist church, Rev. d. T., Trout,
pastor. Sunday services Divine worship
at 1890 a. M, with sermon. Subject, The
Human Parasite Sababth school at ia
a. m. No evening service ON account OF the
Better Bratteboro meeting for men and
boys in the auditorium az I.30 o'clock.
Weekday services: Union communion
service OF several churches at the Congre'
gational church Thursday at I.3O p. M.
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. 7. A,
Wells pastor Preaching service as usual
next Sunday at 1890. Theme. Gladncss in
Gods House Miss Gertrude Matthews
will sing. Sunday school at 11.I5. AZ
13o John l.. Howard, lr., OF BOSTON VIII
speak ON the subject, What the Women
Can DO for Town. All interested, both
men and women. are invited Epworth
league at 6 o'clock Glass meeting at 80
Tuesday
First Baptist church, Rev. John X. Cow,
d. d., minister. Worship, with sermon, at
1890 a. m. Topic, A Mans Christ. Bible
school at II m. Evening service omitted
~ a -.
paign. Young peoples meeting ON Tues.
day evening. Meeting at the Waite school
house on Wednesday evening Prayer serv.
ice tonight FRIDAY at the usual hour, for
women only. TO he led by Mrs. Francis f..
Clarke. Annual meeting of the church on
Thursday evening for the election of Of
fcers and other business, TO be followed by
an address by Rev Rola = Hunt Of Shell
burne Falls, Mass.
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Resigned.

A motherly hen Matched out thirteen
chicks, only one being rooster. Him
she named Henry. She tried to bring
them up right, and gave them much
good advice.
"Now, children she many times
warned them, "when the preacher
comes around, you watch out and run
and hide or you may lose your precious
lives IT is always dangerous when he
stays for dinner.
They needed her warning for time,
but finally Henry became careless, lost
his head and was eaten.
The old mother grieved for awhile,
but at last became resigned.
"Perhaps it is Just as. well" she
unused. "that Henry should enter the
ministry, because the rest of my flock
can never be anything but lay members
anyway. National Monthly.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-07
J. E. MANN

fuse to admit that anything American
can be extraordinary or superfine. They
have the spirit of the little girl whose
mother was telling her about George
Washington.
"The mother in her narrative praised
particularly George Washington s We
racity He couldn't tell a lie, she
said: He couldn t tell lie.
"'What was the matter wiz him,
mammal said the little girl. 'Couldn I
he talko New York Times.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-07
Legal Notices.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
EsrArE oF WARREN E. HANKS

ESTATE OF WARREN E. BANKS.
The undersigned. having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of MARI
boro Commissioners. to receive, examine. and ad-
lust the claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Warren E. Banks. late of Brattle-
boro in said District. deceased and all claims ex-
hibited in offset thereto. hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the New
York Life Insurance Company's Office in the town
Of Brattleboro in said district. the Sixth 9th
day Of May, and Second (2nd) day Of September,
next, from 10 o'clock A. M, until o'clock P: M.
on each of said days and that six months from
the First day of May, A. D. 1911. is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors t. present
their claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro this 23rd day of March, A. d.
1911.
12-l4 Asa Gilkey
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STATE OF VERMONT.
- District of Marlboro. IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District


The Honorable Probate Court for the District
aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate OF Marion
Benjamin D. and Amy Weeden Greeting:
Whereas, application in writing hath been made
to this Court by the guardian of Marion. Benjamin
d. and Amy Weeden for license to sell the rea
estate of said wards, viz:
The house and lot on Western Avenue in Brattle-
boro in said District representing that the sale
thereof for the purpose Of putting the proceeds Of
such sale at interest, or investing the same IN
stocks or other real estate, or using the avails
thereof for the benefit of said wards as the. law
directs would be beneficial for said wards.
Whereupon. the said Court appointed and as
signed the 18th day of April, 1911. at the PRO
bate Office in Bratteboro. in said District TO near
and decide upon said application. and ordered that
public notice thereof to be given to all persons
interested therein, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Brattleporo he-
former, a newspaper published at Brattleboro IN
said District which circulates in the neignoor,
hood of those persons interested therein; all
which publications shall be previous to the time
appointed for the hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court at the time and place aforesaid
then and there in said Court to object to the grant
ing of such license, if you see cause :,
Given Under My Hand at Brattieooro' IN saio
District, this oath day of March. 1911
1915 A. +. oChWENh' 'uose
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EVER WATCHFUL.
A Little Care Will Save Many Brattie
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members were in attendance: Rev.
Henry A. Goodhue, Rev. II. l.. Ballou,
Rev. A. Z. Pratt, Rev. II. II. Shaw,
Rev. A. Il. Martin. Rev. Daniel Mcln,
tylre, Rev. Roy NJ. lloughton. Rev. y.
]. Lewis, Rev. Alfred Cornell, Rev. N,
=. Moore. DR.. Oliver Brown. Rev.
Charles River. Rev, Thomas Davies,
Rev, John p. Garfield and Frank Dyer
of Chicago.
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A Shirt of skepticism.

Panl Morton, at a dinner in New
York. praised stoutly the unexampled
efficiency of Americas great corpora
tons. ;, =, .o;5 ure.
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SYNOPSIS.

AwTOncs Blakeley, lawyer, goes to
esttsburg with the forged notes in the
kronson. case to get the deposition of
gussts Blakeley to buy her a Pullman
pckoG. He gives her lower II and re-
Atno lower 10. He finds a drunken man
lower 10 and retires in lower
He awakens in lower Z and
lnde his clothes and bag missing. The
nan In lower 10 is found murdered. Cir
kumstantial evidence points to both
9lekeley and the man who stole his
PIothes. The train is wrecked and Blake
tey. Is rescued from a burning car by a
I1ri In blue. His arm is broken. The girl
proves to be Alison West, his partners
eweetheart. Rlakeley returns home and
Qnds he Is under surveillance. Moving
pictures of the train taken just before
fhe wreck reveal to Blakeley a man leap
nG from the train with his stolen grip.
knvestigation proves that the mans name
= sullivan. Mrs, Conway, the woman for
Wnom Blakeley bought a Pullman ticket,
Pres to make a bargain with him for the
forged notes. not knowing tina they are
missing. Blakeley and an amateur de-
eectivs investigate the home of Sullivan's
Ester. From a servant Blakeley learns
mat Alison West had been there on a
p1eft Ind Sullivan had been attentive to
Per. Sullivan is the husband of a daugh-
Per Of the murdered man. Blakeley's
house Is ransacked by the police. He
earns that the affair between Alison and
he partner is off. Alison tells Blakeley
eoout the attention paid her by Sullivan
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CHAPTER xxx.
In the Dining Room.

That was Saturday night, two weeks
after the wreck. The previous five
days had been full of swift-following
events-the woman in the house next
door, the picture in the theater of a
man about to leap from the doomed
train, the dinner at the Dallaes, and
Richey's discovery that Alison was
the girl in the ase In quick success
sion had come our visit to the Carter
place. the finding of the rest of the
telegram, my seeing Alison there. and
the strange interview with Mrs. Con-
way. The Cresson trip stood out in
my memory for its serio-comic horrors
and its one real thrill. Then-the dis
covery by the police Of the sealskin
bag and the bit of chain; Hotchkiss
producing triumphantly Stuart for Sui
Ivan and his subsequent discontinue:
Mcknight at the station with Alison,
and later the confession that he a
out of the running.
And yet, when l thought it all over.
the entire week and its events were
two sides Of a triangle that was mar
IOWlHS IdpIuly " al oPCAs POiul.
And the said apex was at that mo-
ment in the drive below my window,
resting his long legs by sitting on a
carriage block, and smoking a pipe
that made the night hideous. The
sense of the ridiculous is very close
to the sense Of tragedy. l opened my
screen and whistled. and johnson
looked up and grinned. We said moth
ing. l held up q handful of cigars. he
extended his hat, and when l finally
went to sleep. It was to a soothing
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faint aroma of good tobacco. l was
thoroughly tired, but | slept restless
ly, dreaming of two detectives with
Pittsburg warrants being held up by
Hotchkiss at the point of a splint,
while Alison fastened their hands with
a chain that was broken and much
too short. l was reused about dawn
by a light rap at the door, and, open
ing it. l found Forbes, in a pair of
trousers and a pajama coat. He was
as pleasant as most fleshy people are
when they have to get up at night.
and he said the telephone had been
ringing for an hour, and he didn't
know why somebody else in the blank
ety-blank house couldn't have heard
noon.
AS he vas palpably asleep On his
feet, l left him grumbling and went
to the telephone. 1t proved to be
Richey, who had found me by the
simple %expedient of tracing Alison,
n he was jubilant.
You'll have to come back" he said.
Got a railroad schedule there?"
Il don't sleep with one in my
pocket" l retroted. but if you'll hold
the line I'll call out the window to
Johnson. He's probably got one"
Johnson" l could hear the laugh
with which Mcknight comprehended
the situation. He was still chuckling
when I came back.
Train to Richmond at $50 a. H."
I said. What time is it now?"
-Four. Listen, Lollie. We've got
him. Do you hear? Through the wom-
an at Baltimore. Then-the other
woman, the lady Of the restaurant
he was obviously avoiding names
she is playing our cards for us-No
y don't know why, and l don't care.
But you be at the Incubator tonight
at eight o'clock. If you can't shake
Johnson. bring him, bless him."
To this day l believe the Sam For
beses have not recovered from the
/! surprise of my unexpected arrival. my
n appearance at dinner in Changers
clothes, and the note on my dresser
4 Y IAC AGAt AllOIA IL
ing that l had folded my tents like the
Arabs and silently stolen away. For
at half after five Johnson and /. the
former as uninquisitive as ever, were
on our way through the lust t O the
| station, three miles away, and by four
! that afternoon we were in Washing
ton The journey had been uneyent-
f,,1 Iohpn~~ ~,1nyD .-Ao- T.
huence of my tobacco. and spoke at
some length on the latest improve
ments in gallows, dilating on the alb
surdity of cutting out the former free
passes to see the affair in operation.
l remember, too, that he mentioned
the curious anomaly that permits a
man about to be hanged to eat a
hearty meal. l did not enjoy my din.
ner that night.
Before we got into Washington I
had made an arrangement with John
son to surrender myself at two the
following afternoon. Also, l had wired
to Alison, asking her If she would car
ry out the contract she had made. The
detective saw me home, and left me
there.
Mrs. Klopton received me with dig
nified reserve. The very tone in which
she asked me when l would dine told
me that something was wrong.
"Now-what is it, Mrs. Klopton?" I
demanded finally. when she had IN.
formed me. in a patient and long-suf-
rering tone, that she felt worn out
and thought she needed a rest.
when l lived with Mr.. Justice
Springer" she began acidly. her mend
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before we were married." said Mr.
Meekton. II showed my affection for
Henrietta by serenading her" Il SUP
pose you neglect such attentions now"
Yes. show my affection now BY
respecting her desire that / shall not
try to sing"
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Alison turned and called through
her hands. Coming in a moment,
SAM" she said, and rose. 1T must be
very late: Sam is home. We would
better go back to the house"
Don't" l begged her. "Anchovies
and juleps and Sam will go on for
ever, and l have you such a little
time. l suppose l am only one OF a
dozen or so. but-you are the only girl
in the world. You know l love you.
don't you dear?"
Sam was whistling, an irritating
bird call, over and over. She pursed
her red lips and answered him in kind.
1t was more than l could endure.
"Sam or no SAM" l said firmly, Il
am going to kiss you!"
But Sans voice came strident
through the ~megaphone. BE good.
you two" he beloved, I've got the
binoculars!" And SO, under fire, We
walked sedately back to the house.
My pulses were throbbing-the little
swish of her dress beside me on the
grass "a pain and ecstasy. l had but
to put out my hand to touch her. and
l dared not.
Sam, armed with a megaphone and
field glasses, bent over the rail and
watched us with gleeful malignity.
Home early. aren't your" Alison
called. when we reached the steps.
Led q club when my partner had
doubled no-trumps. and she tainted.
Damn the heart convention!" he said
cheerfully. THE others are not here
yet"
Three hours later l went up to bed.
I had not seen Alison alone again.
The noise was at its height below, and
I glanced down into the garden, still
bright in the moonlight. Leaning
against q tree, and staring interested
ly into the billiard room, vas John
son.
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