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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
Eniscnpalians Convene.

The 12Ist annual convention of the Fps
copaI diocese of Vermont opened in Rut
land Wednesday. A resolution defining the
historical position Of the Episcopal church
and providing for the appointment Of a
committee which shall report to the next
convention in regard to the teaching in the
public schools as to the founding and his
tory OF the church. was introduced by Rev
Joseph Reynolds of Rutland. The resoIu
tion was adopted almost unanimously.
The presiding officer of the convention
appointed the following committee in ac
cordance with the resolution Bishop OF
diocese. Rev. Joseph REYNOLDS OF Rutland
Rev. John c. McKim of Lvndonville. Prln,
cipal VI. ID. Chittenden of Burlington and
Frank T.. Howe of Bennington.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23

Instruction in medical inspection is
being provided for teachers who are
taking the summer course at the univer
sitv of Missouri this year. The idea is
that in the remote sections, where doe
tors are not available, these teachers
may be able to detect weak eyes, ad-
enoids and diseased tonsils
DR.. Aked has had to recognize that
while New York is far from being a
paradise, San Francisco is also just
degree or two short of that happy con-
dition. His church in San Francisco
has just got into the papers because a
Pittsburg (Pa.) man had $500 worth
of iewelry stolen by woman who sat
beside him at service.
Don't 90 to or with relatives, as the
more they see of you the more they IL
knock you.
Don t 90 away with chum if you ex-
pect to keep him as friend.
Don t stay at home, or you III long for
a change.
Don't go to the mountains and be
lonesome.
Don't 90 to the seaside, where you I'll
have to mix with the vulgar herd.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
Run to Earth.

Edward Valentine Lee. who stole
$40. 900 in cash from the paymaster 8
safe on the battleship Georgia at Ha-
vana on Feb. II. was arrested Wednes-
dav in Buffalo. n. Y. by Detective
Thomas Grady of the local police and
two agents of the department of Justice.
Lee is % wears old. He had $4,000 in
currency with him in a small travelling
bag when arrested. He had been trailed,
it is explained. ever since he disap-
peared from the battleship. and has en-
loved himself in many cities of the
cpuntry
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
A Coalition.

The throwing of the democratic wool re-
vision bill into the United States senate
Wednesday drove the insurgent repnbli-
cans of that body into an open coalition
with the democrats in demand for gen
eral revision of the tariff and brought
about the threatened crisis in the finance
committees control of the senate. At the
end of bitter fight the resolution by Sen
ator Gore requiring the finance committee
to report back the wool bill before July 10
was passed by vote of 80 to is
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
Big Business.

The almost unprecedented business
which the customs house at Burlington
has been doing for the past year or
more continues. The amount collected
during the month of MAY was $llO,-
l61.S9 more than twice that of May
last wear. when the amount was $52,-
235.54 The foreign exports were So
l57. little more than half those of a
year ago, when they were S15, lS4. The
domestic exports this year are $5l7,oS0,
and wear ago they were $5ll, ,644
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
College Commencements

The 210th commencement was held at
Yale university Wednesday when diplo,
mas were awarded to S9I men who had
completed courses.
Degrees in course were bestowed upon
PA candidates at the Tufts college com
mencement Wednesday.
Eight hundred and ffty-siX men received
diplomas at the 155th commencement OF
the University of Pennsylvania, held We'd
nesday It was the largest number of stu
dents ever sent out at one commencement
by the institution.
Brown university observed its 143d an
nual commencement Wednesday by confer
ring degrees upon Is men and ~ women
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
Want Safe and Sane Fourth.

Montpelier will have safe and sane
Fourth of July. The city council some
time ago adopted an ordinance prohibiting
the sale giving away or use of any one OF
a list OF noise making and more or less
dangerous articles. and it is said that the
law will be rigidly enforced,
The council took action early in the year
SO that dealers would not get stock Of
supplies on hand expecting to be able to
sell them. Fireworks. such as rockets, ro-
man candles and set pieces are not barred,
but fire crackers. toy pistols. geatine caps
and other devices of that kind are pro
hibited
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
R. E. D. Carriers.

To add to the picturesqueness of country
life. rural mail carriers may have to an,
nounce their arrival by the blowing of
bugles This suggestion has been made to
the postofice department by citizen of
New Hampshire, who adds in his letter
that the bugle also would serve useful
purpose in giving country dwellers who
might wish to purchase stamps from the
carrier, knowledge of his proximity.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
Suspicious Death.

Mrs. Jane Croto, ca years old, was found
dead Wednesday night in tenement at 9S
Battery street, Burlington. Circumstances
surrounding her death are such that her
husband. Azotic Croto, has been placed in
iail pending an investigation by the state
attorney. The woman was found lying on
the floor with two marks across her fore
head and detached table leg was found
nearby.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
Remington County Court.

The land case is still before the Ben
nington county court, which is in ses-
sion at Manchester. The last evidence
on the ease will probably be given to-
day, as the rebuttal is now being. made.
The Sandgate murder case will be the
next case to come before the jury and
will. probably begin next week.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23

An Indiana woman who has been
elected to the school board of her city
is described as "'leader of social and
literary circles.i 1t is not stated
whether the circles are merely contigu-
Gus or whether they overlap.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
HARvEY'S
Creqo Aster Plants

of latest design" just the time, from now until
the lst of July to set for Fairtime blossoms, and
many much earlier To those who desire large
come and see Over r-ffths sold.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23

E0R SALE-lS II. motor boat, h. p. Cushman
engine for reversible propeller and fully
equipped. Box 6. Northheld. Mass. 2i-25
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
For Sale

TOR SALE-very nice standing grass. viii
sell in lots to suit customer at reasonable
prices. Charles Miner. Bonnyvsle Stock Farm.
The Red Farm. 25-27
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23

EOR SALE-Two tenement house. barn and lot
iS2 feet front at 80 Chestnut Street r. W.
Manley. 50 Elliot st. 22tf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23

WANTED Statesmen; good pay: permanent
position. Brown Brothers Co. Rochester.
y. Y. 9..
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
Special Notices

nun MAPLE ESANITARIUM is a beautiful pri-
,,,ta home for the care of elderly people. Spec
ia, atfention given to obstetrica cases. children
adonted Young ladies' wanted to take training' ny
Particulars, Elizabeth NJ Sparks, 2lZ brose Ss On
Northampton, Mass. -
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
Wanted

tANTED-Live poultry. lrides skins. and pelts.
klehardson CO.'S Market, Brattleboro. 1871
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
ANNUAL THANK OFFERING.

An interesting meeting OF the mem
bers of the Woman's Home Missionary
Society of the First NJ. E. church was
held at the residence of Mrs ]. T. Hut
ton in Ogden street yesterday after
noon. The members observed tneir an
nual thank offering" day and returned
their boxes which were opened and it
was found that nice sum had been
realized for missionary work. Many
or the members were unable to attend
the meeting yesterday and their boxes
VIII be brought in at the next regular
meeting On account of the absence
OF members the exact amount realized
could not be reported. The business
session was an important one and sew
eral matters were discussed. A presi-
dent was elected to fill the vacancy oc-
easioned by Mrs Spohn moving from the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
HOME AND SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION MEETING
East Chicago Society Plans
Gathering at Mckinley
School Feb. II.
Especial to THE TIMEs)


East Chicago, Feb. S.-The Home and
School Association is planning for enc
of the best meetings of the years to be
evening Feb. II at p. m. AS this
sary of Lincoln and precedes that of
Washington the affair will be one OF a
purely patriotic nature. Patriotic songs
will be sung by the association. Pupils
from different grades will furnish a
large part of the program. Members of
the association will tell one of Lin
coins stories OF jokes. or add anything
of interest along the patriotic line Get
busy at once and learn one or more
stories. 1t will be interesting to
know who can tell the best Lincoln
Joke. Refreshments will be served
Let everyone make special effort to
be present at this meeting. The pro-
gram will appear later
The officers of the association request
the members to get busy and learn one
or more stories appropriate to the oc-
casion and it is expected that there will
be considerable rivalry as to who can
tell the best Lincoln joke
The complete program has not yet
been prepared. but 1t is promised that
when 1t is. it will be we'll worthy the
attendance of every member of the
association. An unusual feature of the
vent will be the serving OF refrsh-
ments, with a view to making the oc-
casion NOR sociable and giving all an
opportunity to linger after the meeting
and become acquainted
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
NEWS FOR THURSDAY

Mrs. Charles huffman will be
hostess to the members of the Good
VIII Club at their meeting Thursday
Afternoon at her home in Sibley
street.
Mrs. c. w. Campbell Will be cat
home to the members of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the First Baptist
church AT her residence in Truman
avenue Taurxday
The members of the Martha Aid
Society of the First Christian church
Will meet for IN all day session In
the church parIors In Calumet ave-
Thursday.
The Misses Anna and Louise
Schroeder of Summer street will
have tn their guests Thursday even
Ing, the young ladies' of the C. ID.
Club.
MIS- George Emmer3inE will en-
terrain the members of Circle No,
of st. Marssaret's Hospital at her
home I'm Russell street, Thursday af-
ternOOn.
meeting of the members Of the
Ladies' Aid Society of the Monroe
Street Methodist Chapel will take
place Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. J. Olsen, 1882 Van
Buren, street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
MRS. DIBos A HOSTESS.

social meeting of the members OF
the China Club took place last evening
and Mrs. Caroline Dibos was hostess
at her home in Fayette street 1t was
the regular bi-monthly meeting of the
members and they were all present.
The members decided to meet Tuesday
evening of every week until the Lenten
season and Mrs. Jacob Sch1oer will eu-
terrain at her hons In Ruth street next
Tuesday evening. Mrs. Dibos eneter-
tanned her guests in the. usual pleasant
way of the club with cards Several
games of pedro were played and the
honors were won by Mrs. John Beck
man. The ohstess prize was retained
BIZ Mrs. Dibos. A luncheon was served
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
A SOCIAL GATHERING.

The young ladies of the N. N En-
broidery Club were entertained by Miss
ertha Maleitske at her home in Indi
ana avenue last evening. 1t wassthe
regular weekly club meetindg and all
the members were present. An enjoy
able social time was spent with en-
broidery work and music until ten
o'clock when dainty refreshments were
served Miss Gertrude Claus will be
the next hostess and will entertain
next Tuesday evening at her home in
Clinton street The following young
ladies were present at the meeting last
evening" Mrs. John J. Claussen, the
Misses Lilly Feeder. Gertrude Claus,
Grtrude Herbst. Hulda and Augusta
Klein and Emily and Bertha Ebert.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08

nation as treasurer of the society and
Mrs. George Dobbins was elected to
succeed her Mrs. Staufer read a letter
from a missionary of their society &C
knowledging receipt of box sent him
for use in his work. which was listen
ed to with great interest. The program
for the afternoon was in charge of Mrs.
j. w. Reed and at It's close the host
esses served dainty refreshments. Mrs
Hutton was assisted by Mrs Frieda
whitley. The program was as fol-
lows:
Paper-"Cuba AS A Mission Field.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Mrs. Eta Dake
Selection-Quartette. .Mesdames Julius
Dunsing. George Dobbins. w. II.
Spellman and Miss Ferris
Paper-"The Three Prayers" .
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Mrs. J. w. Reed
Paper-"How Garcie Carried The
Message" Mrs. w. H Spellman
Vocal Selection. Miss Ferris
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
MEALS FOR A DAY.

BREAKFAST
Oranges
Hominy, Sugar and Cream
Johnny Cake Rye Coffee
LUNCHEON
Cream of Rice Soup
Salt-Raising Bread and Butter
Tomato Crown Salad Cheese Canapes
Apple Snow in Paper Cases
After-Dinner Coffee
DINNER
Roast Mutton Brown Gravy
Grape Jelly Flaky Boiled Rice
Boiled Beets in Horseradish Dressing
Pan-Dowdy Coffee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
FOR THE VALENTINE PARTY.

FOR THE VALENTINE PARTY.
For valentine party the in
, vitations should be sent out ON
heart-shaped cards, the letter
, Ing done with gilt I'm the old
pre-EIIKabethan spelling. One
} with an artistic taste may add
) cupids and forgct-me-nots to
} decorate the cards.
DECORATE the house I'm red and
) green.
Make tnnumerable hearts,
) large and small, of red paper,
) and string them across the room
ON red Irvine and from the cham
) deliers suspend the small cal
} pids, which may be purchased
) for a nominal sum.
} For favors give tiny heart
) shaped <nchets to the girls, and
heart-shnped cards, decorated
} and having IN bit of sandpaper
} for scratching matches, to the
) men.
} Hearts In one of the games to
} be played, of course, hut play Ii
) the other way around. That is,
} the one who takes the most
} hearts WINS.
} Players may pass along their
} worst cards (Which i'm this case
, and the queen of spades takes
} AWAY Ii from the score.
} This will be found to be great
) amusement.
} Another amusing diversion is
} to have n blackboard hung on
) the wall, or on m easel at one
} end of the room. Each guest Is
) blindfolded and given a piece Of
} chalk, then asked TO draw the
) outline of heart and write his
} or her name In the center.
; They will overlap, but 1t will
} not be difficult at the end to
, distinguish whose in the best.
The winner should be given n
, candy heart AS a prize
Another amusing game Is
"proposais.-
b The players are given paper
b aud pencil, and each one must
b write "A proposal to his right
b hand eighbcr, describing there
b in his or her beautiful qualities
b and describing him suhjectivcly.
D. No mention must be made of
b any physical feature, such as
eyes, hair, etc, else 1T would be
D too casy 10 guess. Care must be
D taken also that there Is no
3 sarcasm shown which could in
D jure anyone's feelings.
o These are gathered by the
D hostess read aloud and the play
o ers Euess the identity of the
. dressed. A vote Is also taken as
. to the best one, and a small
D prize may be given the writer.
D "Conversntion" IL game
D which VIII keep the company
o amused and Is warranted to
. break the thickest ice.
. Have written for reference u
q number of subjects OF varied
. character from sublime to rfdl-
= culOua.
= Seat the company I'm couples
. and give each couple a subject
. for Conversation.
q At n given time all begin MT
. once and talk for five minutes.
. At the end of that time the men
q progress and each talk of their
. own subjects, the girls talking,
q on theirs.
. The effect can be Imagined.
q For refreshments serve heart
q shaped Ices and cakes with or
q angeade.
= Or, IL you wish to serve q sup
. per, have conscmme st. valen-
q tine, celery, salmon salad, Park
= err House rolls, blanc mango
= with cupid sauce, valentine
4 cake, nuts, raisfns.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
A STUDY MEETING.

Mrs j. NJ Turner was .at home" to
the members OF the literature commit
tee of the Hammond Woman's Club yes
terday afternoon at her residence in
Truman avenue 1t was the afternoon
for the regular meeting but the at
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08

A pleasant meeting of the young
ladies of the Philathea Glass of the
First Baptist church was held at the
home of Mrs. Roy Terry in Kane avenue
last evening. The evening was devoted
to embroidery work the leading feature
of entertainment at the club meetings.
Several of the young ladies entertained
with musical selections. The serving
of dainty luncheon at ten o'clock
concluded the pleasant entertainment
There were many members in attend
ance and they will meet again in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. William
Love In West Sibley street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
A CLUB MEETING.

An enjoyable meeting of the young
ladies of the Inter Sc Club took place
last evening when Miss Mary Ibacn
entertained at her home In South Hob
club meeting and only the members
were present The evening was spent
in an Informal social way with music
and cards. The guests played several
games OF bridge whist at small tables
in the parlors, following which dainty
course luncheon was served Miss Ethel
Ebright will be the next hostess and
will entertain at her home in Ogden
street next Tuesday evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
A THInrRLE PARTY.

The Misses Florence Mangold and
Hattie Genrich were hostesses at the
meeting of the s. s. Club held last even
ing at their home in Logan street. The
members were all present to enjoy the
meeting Embroidery work was the
feature Of the entertainment and a short
musical program was rendered by sew
era1 of the guests. A two course
luncheon was served at ten o'clock.
The next party Will be given Tuesday
evening OF next week and Miss Mar
garet Jens will entertain at her home
in Waltham street. The following were
the guests: Misses Ella Buehring, Rose
Spoerner, Edna Euwert, Gertrude
Gescheidler, Louise Doege and Florence
Mangold and Hattie Genrich
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Basketball, Gary VS.. East East Chi
cago. at the East Chicago Rink We'd
nesday, Feb. sth. 7-2t
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08

at the small tables following the games.
Covers were laid for twelve.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
MOTHERS MEETING.

The Mothers Club of the Lincoln
school will meet in the school hall on
Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock sharp. a
Lincoln program. consisting of songs
and recitations viii be given by the
pupils Instrumental selections will be
given by Mrs John Powell. Jr. and Miss
Julia will give an address. Come and
bring your friends.
MRS. O. w. HILL. Pres.
DORA DUNCAN, Secy
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08

city and Mrs. A. Z. Wilcox was chosen
Mrs f. r. Stauffer extended her resig-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08

The program for the afternoon was
study of Lorna Doone" Mrs. ]. NJ.
Turner read a paper giving the his
torical setting of the story which was
very interesting. The STORY of Lorna
Doone" was told by Mrs. Z. J. Steineck
in very pleasing manner Mrs NJ Z.
Bull gave an entertaining description
of the leading characters in the story.
The members enjoyed a social session
at the close of the program when Mrs.
Turner served her guests with tea and
waters The next committee meeting
will be held In two weeks as usual and
Mrs Verne Summers Will be hostess
at her home in Condit street. The
study will be Mark Twain
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
AN OUT OF TOWN PARTY.

Mr. and Mr.. N. Kenny were host and
hostess at one of pleasant club parties
of the week at their home in East Chi
cago last evening. Their guests were
the members of the T. H E. Club who
met for their bi-monthly meeting. The
evening was spent at the card tables
and several games of pedro were en-
joyed The honors were won by Mrs.
Dewey of East Chicago and Mr.. c. w.
belong of Hammond, Mrs ]. OCalla-
han of East Chicago and Mr. NJ. j.
Dermedy of Hammond were awarded
the consolation prizes After tho card
games other social diversions were en-
joyed until eleven o'clock when a
luncheon was served. The refresh
ments were served at the small tables
in the parlors Mr.. and Mrs. J. O'Calla-
han will lentertain at the next club
meeting which viii be held in three
weeks on Tuesday instead of Tuesday.
February 21st which was the evening
for the regular meeting
Mr.. solomon Fox of Anderson, Ind. is
visiting his son, Jacob Fox at his home,
los ogden street
Mrs. A. ]. Burk will entertain the
members of the Industrious Twelve at
an afternoon party Friday at her home
In Truman avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
A SOCIETY EVENT.

Mr.. and Mrs Charles c. Holman en-
tertained numbeA of their friends at
bridge party last evening at their
home, 80 Mason street. The entertain
ment was the second and last of the
series at which Mrs Holman has been
hostess, the first one occurring Monday
afternoon when a company of nifty
Hammond and Chicago friends vera
invited to meet for an afternoon. of
euchre. The entertainment for the
evening was bridge whist and the
guests spent the hours very enjoyably
at the card tables. The guests played
at eight tables in the parlors. Mrs.
Frank Hammond and Mrs. Peter Crum-
packer received the honors among the
ladies, and the gentlemen's prizes were
won by Mr.. Clarence Scott and Mr.
Peter Crumpacker A luncheon daintily
served in three courses followed the
games. The tables were very attrac-
tive with simple decoration in pink
and white Bunches of pink rose buds
and southern smilax were used in the
arrangement of the decorations. The
party was one of the prettiest of the
season in Hammond and about forty
guests were present to enjoy it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
STANDARD HEARERS MEET.

The Standard Bearers will meet next
Friday evening at the home of Miss
Marguerite Wilcox. liz Conkey avenue.
The change of place is for reasons
formerly announced. The regular pro-
gram will be carried out
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-02-08
A SOCIAL SESSION.

A social meeting of the members of
the Ladies' Auxiliary to the University
Club took place yesterday afternoon In
the club rooms. The reception hours
continued between three and six o'clock
and during that time many of the mem
bers gathered informally In the parlors
to enjoy cards, embroidery work and
music. In the bridge whist games Mrs
Peter Crumpacker was awarded the
only honors. The games were playee
at several small tables. Mrs. L. l.
Bomberger. Mrs. Frank s. Betz and
Mrs. John Beckman, jr were hostesses
for the afternoon and served refresh
ments at five o'clock. The announce
ment was made of the next meeting to
be held Tuesday afternoon, February
21st and cordial invitation is extend
cd all the members to be present.