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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-27
CERTAIN OF PRIZE, HE
ENTERS ST HEN; WINS

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 27.-Arthur East
man Won first prize at the Jerseyviile
Poultry show and put one over on
the association Eastman discovered
there were no entries in the White
Cochin class. for which a substantial
first prize was offered.
Also he knew where he could buy a
specimen for 81, and made haste to get
the bird. He entered it. When the
premiums were awarded the 81 bird had
won first premium III the White Coch-
in class
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-27
SLEUTH EXPECTS TO
FIND MANY BODIES IN
DRAINED OIL TANKS

GUTHRIE. OKLA, Dec. 2I.-Wlth
the belief that he can unravel one o.
more murder mysteries, even to the
extent Of finding a dozen or more bodies
when the oil is drawn off, a representa-
tive Of a New York detective agency is
at Kiefer. Okla. 50 miles east Of Guth-
ie, where many large steel oil tanks
about the town are soon to be enptied
and moved to other fields.
While Kiefer was still IAN oil boom
town. several men were last seen there
and among the number VINO mystic
riouely disapueared. it is said, was an
heir to large fortune in New York.
The detective said that the finding Of
the body Of the millionaire would be
worth many thousands of dollars TO
him. as wen as the other heirs Of the
immense estate
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-27
COMPROMISE TO FIX
BRITISH INSURANCE

LONDON. Dec Z7.-Lloyd George ma
tional insurance scheme has not yet sur
mounted all the preliminary difficulties,
although the act really has been in opera
tion for some months in so far as the cltl-
zen contributors are concerned. January
Is next the contributors will be entitled 10
the benefits of the doctors attendance
and the medicine and sick fund but unless
the chancellor of the eXcheguer ana the
doctors make some compromise within the
next three weeks the poor and sick con
trihuturs may have to wait considerable
time for the chief benefits of the act
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-27
TIRED OF LIFE, HE USES
GAS AND CARBOLIC ACID

CHICAGO, Dee. 27.-Julius Rathofsky.
q watchman. tried to- kin himself in the
office OF the tailor shop OF Harry Barono-
wiz. on the third floor at 1881 South
Sangamon street by turning on four gas
lets ana swallowing carboie acid. He
probably will die. He left note saying
he was tired Of life
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-27
CARTER 4. HARRISON ILL.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Mayor Carter
H. Harrison is confined to his bed with
la grippe His condition today was re-
ported somewhat improved, but it was
said it would be at least three days be-
fore he would be allowed to sit up.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-27
Try it,!

its wholesome and nutritious excellence WI" oenet ana
quality will from buying other kinds baking
own bread cIeannesshere you have sasfacc
the of TOP BREAD will give of securi
safety, and satisfaction experienced before.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-01-19

"Do your duty though the heavens fall,
said the commandant of cadets to the battal-
ion of STRIPPING soldiers The commandment
had a curious way of mixing his aphorisms'
but he meant well.
Obedience and devotion to duty are the key
notes of the scale of life's harmony at West
Point.
Billy Lang was a first cassman. Billy was
a private. He probably would have been
cadet officer if he hadn't been caught the
previous winter taking a trip to Cold Spring
over the frozen surface of the Hudson.
1t was in Billy'S "yearling camp that he
met Frances Curtis.
Billy Lang was the oldest man in his class
and consequently was called dad" He was
just under the age limit when he entered and
would be within month of 26 when he grad
uated. Now Billy was in love with Frances
Curtis.
He was sitting with her now under the trees
near the camp guard tents. Billy was
guard though off post for the time being.
"You see Miss Curtis" he said, "the second
class being on furlough and the 'plebes' not
being military enough yet to do duty, we first
classmen have to walk post to help the year
ings' out. When the plebes are turned in to
the battalion we will do guard duty only as
officers"
ut must be hard work, this walking up and
down all night long, Mr.. Lang" said Frances,
but then It's duty and | always did admire
soldiers devotion to his duty
yes, duty is everything I always
great stickler for It," answered Billy. Zone
should always do his duty up to the handle,
no matter what direction it takes nor whom
the doing of it hits"
II think you are right, Mr. Lang There's
a certain nobility about it that appeals to one
Billy Lang was hugely pleased to find that on
the subject of duty Frances Curtis ideas COIN
cided with his own. He changed the subject,
however abruptly Il see that Mr. Jackson is
here he said looking at Frances in a half
curious way.
Yes" answered the girl, a touch Of color
coming into her cheeks, "he came up on the
Powell yesterday and is to stay here until
tomorrow"
Frederick Jackson was a civilian admirer of
Miss Curtis.
I'm sorry I'm on guard today, Miss Curtis
saiu 3illy ''for there is a hop tonight In the
mess hail, and can't be there. I shall think
of you Waiting while l am walking my dreary
post"
What number are you, Mr.. Lang?"
Number four" answered Billy. TITS just
back of the commandments tent and runs par
alleI to the road leading along the bluff to the
hotel I go on post at taps and walk until
midnight I'll be there just at the time the
hop Is over"
Hurry up and turn out, first relief" yelled
the corporal of the guard. and Billy Lang said
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-01-19

door and down the stairs four steps at a time
Over on Halsted street in room above a
store a pretty, pale girl sat talking to sol
der in uniform. It's ,all up Polly" he was
saying 81 hit the top sergeant He deserved
it, but was put in arrest and was to be tried
and it meant two years. l just cut away from
a cit whom the officer who had me in tow
left me in care Of. The officer went to see his
girl. l guess he's in love or he wouldn't have
done such fool trick. Well, I'm in love, too,
Polly dear, but I've got to get out of this as
soon as can get other togs on
"Oh, this is awful JIM" said the girl, land
you'll be a deserter, too"
= 81 won't get any more for that than I'd get
for the other. don't like the idea any better
than you do. I guess the officer will get it
harder than l will. It's neglect of duty with
him and that'll kick him out of the service
I'm sorry for him, for he isn't half bad sort"
Then suddenly changing the subject the SOL
der said. "How's your mother?'
Better Jim but she'd have died If 1t hadn't
been for Miss Norah Desmond. She's an an
GEL l had to stop work to nurse mother, and
the money gave out and I got sick, and Miss
Norah gave us a nurse and doctor and did
lots else. I think she saved my life, too"
"Norah Desmond, Polly? That's the name
of the girl the lieutenant cut from is to mar
ry He'll be disgraced and the girl will suffer
She saved you and your mother, did she
Polly? Get on your things, quick. She leaves
for Florida. I know the train The lieutenant
IL be there, know that. Hurry, girl"
Lieutenant Robert Emmett Kavanaugh was
kissing Norah Desmond good-by. His face was
pale and anxious I'm afraid it's all up with
me- Norah," he was saying, "but keep up
good heart"
Just then from behind him came voice
loud and with something of ring of humor
in it. "Sir, all are present and accounted for
Kavanaugh turned like flash. There stood
Private Spencer saluting with his right hand.
while his left was holding that of a very pref
ty girl.
Spencer, you're brick" said Kavanaugh.
and nothing but army training kept him from
slapping his inferior on the back. I'll use
every official friend have to get you out OF
your scrape."
A year later in pleasant quarters at Fort
Grady sat Captain Kavanaugh and his wife
'Norah," he said, First Sergeant James Spen-
Ger has applied for a furlough to go to Chicago
to get married. Shall approve the applica-
tion?"
Bob If you don't said Norah, with her
eyes dancing "Tll get divorce"
The story of Robert Emmett Kavanaugh and
Norah Desmond was told by ancient"
inst about ready to take his place on the re-
tired list The second story of West Point
life came from the lips of STRIPPING soldier
who perhaps had recent and keen memories Of
the matter in hand.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-01-19

and we captured their colonel, who
had led his men in the advance.
Our men on the first gun had been
nearly all killed or wounded in this
charge of the Confederates; | saw a
man of the Michigan regiment pull on
his coat with a yell and heard him
cry, Who says we're not artillery
men," He grasped the sponge staff
and rammed home a charge of CAMS
ter. Out the enemy came again from
the woods, and no drawer men ever
lived or died looking into the can
mons mouth. They had to form into
heavy columns, pressing forward and
walking over the dead to fill the bro
ken ranks
TIC me, as stood in partial cover
holding the horses, 1t seemed an age.
but IN reality 1t must have been a
short time indeed before the Confed
crates fell back again. There had
been more of them killed before our
battery than there were Americans
killed on the firing line In all the
Spanish-American war
I'VE had received the full force of
the fight. The Michigan infantry at
our left had helped US, but they had
not been fired on. believe only one
OF them was lost and that was a man
who had gone to drawn one Of our
own wounded out Of danger"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-01-19
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NIX ~
BRAVlNG MOUTH OF A CANNON
Veteran of Oak Park, ILL.,, Tells OF
Terrible Fighting Experience at
Spottsylvania.

A portion of the battle of Spottsyl-
vania court house. which extended
from May to May IS, 1864, staying
for a time the inevitable advance OF
Grants army toward the end OF all
things at Appomattox, is remembered
by F. NJ. Ellis, an Oak Park, Ill,
architect, as one of the most terrible
portions of the war that have come
under his notice.
1T was about two o'clock in the
afternoon of May H." said Mr.. Ellis,
when our battery was ordered 10
take it's place on the line. We were
near a turnpike road and advanced
along this, but were soon halted Tor
wait of some minutes and sent into
parking at the side of the road. We
had been there probably not more
than two minutes when a shell burst
near by. The captain then gave or
ders to dismount, but just as the or
der came another shell burst directly
over us. The fuse had been cut
little longer A large fragment OF the
shell descended on us and tore the
saddle from the swing or middle team
of the gun was on, killing one of the
horses. Then we to get out OF the
parking.
THE pike was filled with wounded
men going to the rear like the crowd
In a Chicago street, and there were
strings of ambulances continually
passing. We drove against the cur
rent to the place where our batteries
of long range guns had been set up
and waited there for while. In or
der to be of service we must be near
er the enemy and in a short time We
advanced beyond our battery line. We
descended into a ravine and climbed
the other side, Numbering our four
guns under the brow Of the hill. Be
fore us at the right there was open
ground to a point half mile distant,
where the timber began. At the left
the woods came almost to the ravine
and here the Second Michigan infan-
try was stationed.
Near the trees half mile distant
a little at our right were four Con-
federate regiments. This point was
| supposed to be one of the weak places
in the Union line, and these regiments
had been sent to make breach. We
shelled them, and they tianked into
the woods at our left. We were de-
pending on the Michigan men at the
left to have pickets in the woods.
Whether they did not or whether the
pickets were unable to give the alarm,
| do not know l do know that sud-
denly the Confederates appeared at
the edge of the woods within twenty
feet of our guns.
1--WE had loaded with two charges
Of canister, and we fired the big
twelve-inch guns in their faces. No
one could have withstood such firing
at so short a range. They fell back,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-01-19

L army headquarters in the
capital it is always possible
20 pick up stories of the serv-
Ice, and let it be said that
they are not always stories
OF war. Cupid was armed.
even though his weapon was
only a bow, and Mars takes
kindly to Cupid.
Two of these army tales
made a listener take the lib
erty of asking the right to
reproduce, and so here they
are given with some slight
change of name. but with no
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-08-02
WIN DIAM,

Miss Dorothy Harris returned from
her trip to Brattleboro Monday.
Miss Agnes Whitney is expected to Wis
1T with relatives in town this week.
Miss Irene Atwood of Westminster
is visiting her cousin, Miss Helen Gould
Mrs. Eleanor Plumley, a former res
ident in town, is visiting at H. l..
Gould's.
We are glad to see Miss Anna Ian.
phear again among the guests at H. M.
Abbotts.
Rev. George F. Prentiss of Northamp-
ton visited briefly with his sister, Mrs.
Halle Jones'
Mrs Frank Barber and daughter.
Ruth, of Montpelier were guests recent
ly at F.. II. Harris's.
Miss Lula Piper, who had been a
guest of Mrs. d. J. Frederick, returned
to her home in Chester Monday
Miss Faith Butler of New York city
has come to spend the remainder of the
summer with her aunt, Mrs. Jones
Ethel Vincent, who had been visiting
relatives in New Hampshire. came nome
Tuesday accompanied by two cousins.
Mountain Grove House is having busy
season, with full house. numbering
over 80 guests. Maplewood is also full,
| accommodating over 20 people.
Miss Lizzie Hawkes. and Miss Doris
Gibson, who visited at A. F. HAWKES.
have returned to their home in Brat
tleboro. Miss Miriam Howard has been
spending week at F. H. Harris's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-08-02
BRATTLEB0R0 LOCAL
MRS PATRICK MORAN.

Mrs Patrick Moran, 10, died Saturday
afternoon in her home on Beech street.
She had been in failing health some
time, but she was able to be about the
house until a little more than a week
before her death. The funeral was held
in St. Michaers Roman Catholic church
Tuesday morning at o'clock and high
mass of requiem was conducted by Rev.
Father e. j. Moriarty of Taunton, Mass,
a relative of. Mrs. Moran. the burial
took place in the Roman Catholic ceme-
terry and the bearers were John d. Sui
Ivan of Greenfield, Daniel Sullivan,
John Sullivan and Patrick Bowler
Mrs. Moran's maiden name was Bet
eey Sullivan. She was born in County
Kerry, ireland, in April 1893 a daughter
OF Timothy and Ellen (Moriarty) Sulli-
van She was the last surviving member
of her fathers family. When she was
16 years old she sailed for America and
came directly to Brattleboro. This was
In 1S49 the year that the first railroad
train came to this town, and the Incl
dents connected with the public celebra-
tion of that event were among the
memories of her younger days. Before
her marriage she was employed in the
family of Deacon Russell Hayes in West
Brattleboro, uncle of President Ruther-
ford B. Hayes, and at the time of her
marriage she was employed in the Cune
home on Main street, the present home
of DR.. and Mrs. C. s. Pratt.
Twelve years after Betsey Sullivan
came to this country Patrick Moran
emigrated from Ireland. That was in
1861, when he was q years old and when
Abraham Lincoln was president. He lived
in Waltham, Mass, a short time and
then came to Brattleboro and did farm
work and later was employed in the
Centreville tannery. In 1862 he and Bet
sey Sullivan were married June IA by
Rev. Father Charles O'Reilly the first
resident pastor of St. Michaels Roman
Catholic church. The marriage took
place in the church rectory on Spring
street. They lived in the Doyle house
on Elliot street, then bought a house
on the Brook road, which was burned
more than % years ago. Afterwards they
lived on Frost place and nine years
ago moved to the house at Beech
street, which they owned.
On June IA of this year Mr. and Mrs
Moran observed their golden wedding
anniversary, but on account of the i'll
health of Mrs. Moran no special plans
were made. A good number of friends
and relatives came, however, and the
anniversary afforded the aged couple
much pleasure. On July they were
greatly surprised and pleased by a visit
from Mr. Moran's son, John Moran Of
Dayton, Ohio, who was thought to have
been dead more than 20 years.
In her young womanhood Mrs. Moran
was decidedly attractive in her persona
appearance, and she always stood firmly
by the principles of honor and upright
ness. She was greatly devoted to hel
home, where her conversation was car.
ried on largely in her native language
and she always had a cordial welcom,
for her many friends. Besides her hus
band and stepson, she leaves one daugh
ter. Miss Margaret T. Moran. the las
survivor of seven children, who ha
given her time the past few years t.
the devoted care of her father and moth
err.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-08-02
GRAFTON.

Paul Peill of New York city is a
guest of Cabot Daniels.
Henry Allen and Arthur Henry of
Chester were in town Tuesday.
DR.. Walker of Scranton, Pa, preach
ell in the Baptist church Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Adams and son were
guests recently at Charles Wright's.
Mrs Dealey and two daughters and
son of Providence, r. l., are visiting G..
G. Wilson's family.
The Baptist society held lawn social
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. c.
Walker Tuesday evening.
Mrs F. l.. Roberts and two children OF
West Somerville, Mass, are guests OF
her brother, DR.. f. L. Gilbert.
The boys class of the Baptist Sunday
school entertained the girls class at a
picnic today at Horse Den"
Masters Walter Stowel and Ebert
Green celebrated their birthday ami
| versailles last week with parties
Mrs. F. o. Merrlheld's Sunday schoo
| class held a lawn party in her YARD
| Friday evening, which was a success.
Mr.. and Mrs. M F. Hawley and son
| Myron, of Springfield, Mass, have beer
| spending a few days at N. r. Davis
| Mr.. and Mrs. Cook and two children
| of Auburn, N. Y, who were at Mrs
| II. r. Churchs, returned home Wejnes
| day.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. d. p. Rowland ar
| entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. Austin ant
Mr. and Mrs. Dodson of Lawrence
| Mass
DR.. and Mrs f. A. Andrews and chill,
and Mr. and Mrs. William Hahn an
child of Newton Centre, Mass, were a
the Tavern few days recently.
Mrs. Ellen Adams is in Brattleboro
called there by the illness of her daugh
ter. Mrs. Hannah Adams is staying wit
Mrs. c. Walker during her absence
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-08-02
Pilgrimage to Rockingham Aug. q.

The sixth annual pilgrimage to the
Old Rockingham meeting house will be
held Sunday afternoon, Aug. 4, at 4
O'Clock. The opening service will be
conducted by Rev. Henry L. Balou of
Chester
tablet in memory of Reuben Jones,
,he first physician in Rockingham will
be presented to the town of Rockingham
by Hon. Frederick f. Wadhams of AL
bany, n. Y. This tablet, which is to
be placed on the walls of the meeting
house, will be accepted by Lyman S.
Hayes, town clerk and librarian of the
Old Rockingham Meeting House
| association. A poem entitled THE Old
Rockingham Meeting House." written for
| the occasion will be read by its author,
| Percy MacKaye, of Cornish, N. H. Rev.
| Philip Moxom d. D.. LID, will de-
| liver an address on New England" A
| choir of Bellows Falls and Walpole mu-
scians will lead the congrega tional sing
| ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-08-02
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

Swedish Evangelical Lutheran church.
Services at 1890 and O'clock Young
peoples meeting this evening.
Methodist church. Sunday, 11.3O,
preaching by George 8. Johnson of Mt
Hermon. Sunday school at H. As. Epworth
league at $50. Tuesday evening, class
meeting at 7.30, teachers meeting at g..
Friday evening, prayer meeting at 745.
Advent Christian church, Rev. Henry
s. Weeks, pastor Rev. E. E. Lombard
OF New Bedford, Mass, will supply the
pulpit next Sunday. Sermon at 10.45.
sunday school at noon. Evening sermon
at T. Midweek prayer meeting THURSDAY
evening at 7.30.
First Church of Christ, Scientist. Sun
day morning services at 1045, subject,
Love" Wednesday testimonial meeting
at 745 p. m. Reading room open Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday, from 2.3O
TO 4,3o. All are welcome. Emerson build
ing. Elliot street.
Centre Congregational church. Rev.
Roy M. Houghton, minister Sunday ser
vices: 1890. divine worship with sermon
by Rev. e. Q. S. Osgooj of the Unitari-
an church; Las, session of the Sunday
school and meeting of the Brotherhood
CLASS TINS F'riday) evening at 7.3O. de-
Yotional services in the chapel, leader.
Rev. Henry Lamb of West Brattleboro
First Baptist church, Rev. John r.
Cow, d. D., minister, Worship at 10 30
a; m, with preaching by Rev. w. e.
waterbury of Boston Bible school at
IL m. Chapel service at 100 D. M. to
be led by A. L. Maynard, with special
music. topic is the Sunday school lesson
for the day. Everybody welcome to a
spirited and profitable meeting. Regu-
lar meeting of the church and congre-
cation Friday at 7.45.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-08-02
WESTMINSTER.

Charles Davis is spending the week at
Lake Rescue.
Mrs. W. S. Fem went to Fairfax for
a weeks visit
William Dunwell of Chicago is a guest
of S. A. Pierce.
Mrs. George Wright spent Wednesday
in Springfield Mass.
Charles Read has been staying a few
days at the home of his parents.
Mrs, Aver of Forestville. Conn.,. Is
visiting her aunt Mrs. Pettigrew
Mrs. w. F. Whitcomb and children of
Claremont were guests of Mrs. L. A
Pierce Wednesday,
Miss Ethel Coriss of Belchertown,
Mass, has been visiting this week with
Miss Mary Holmes
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Metcalf and
children of Worcester, Mass, are guests
at Madam Metcalfs.
Mrs. Amity Reed and Mrs. Mary Dean
Of Plattsburg, N. Y, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sears and child of
Springfield, Mass, are guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Walter johnson.
Mrs. Della Reed and son, who visited
three weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H
Walker, went to Springfield Tuesday.
Lynn Lawrence and family have
moved from Claremont Junction, n. H..
to the farm owned by Mrs. Sarah Pierce
Mrs Thomas Wilkinson and daugh-
ter, Ethel, and Miss Ethel and Miss Ma
bel Wilkinson, all of New York city, are
with Mrs. Wilkinson's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Dana Jennison, to stay through
the summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-08-02
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS
Henry e, Bean.

Henry f. Bean of liz Atkinson street
died of apoplexy at $50 o'clock Thurs
day evening Mr.. Bean was well-known
and highly respected He had lived in
Bellows Falls over 40 years.
Mr.. Bean was born September %, 1913,
in South Burlington, the son of Henry
and Lucy Bean. He married Miss ELLA
NJ. Smith in Bellows Falls 81 years ago
He was a conductor on the Central YER
mont railway between this place and
Rutland for many years. He was q con-
ductor on the first car to run to Sax
tons River when the Bellows Falls and
Saxtons River Street Railway began
business, and retired from active work
~ years ago. He was an associate MEM
Der of f. H. Stoughton post, G.. "a. r.,
and member of the Masonic fraternity.
He leaves besides his wife, a laugh
ter, Mrs. Frank Duffy, brother, Charles
Bean of Essex Junction and two grand
children, Muriel Alice Duffy and Harry
Francis Duffy.
Funeral services were held at 230
o'clock Sunday afternoon from his late
home, Rev. C. l.. Eaton, pastor of. the
Universalist church, officiating. Services
were conducted at the home and at the
cemetery by the Free Masons who at
| tended in a body. The bearers were
| Dennis NJ. Damon, George f. Nourse
| Theodore Allen, Frazier M. Howard
| Frank A. Newcomb and Henry c. Bacon
| Burial was in Oak hill cemetery. Among
| those from out of town to attend the
| funeral were Mrs. Addie Johnson Of
| Chelmsford, Mass, and Charles Bean o.
Essex Junction, a brother of the de.
| ceased.