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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
WILMINGTON.

Richard 'LeRay of Brattleboro was in
town the first of the week.
Charles Wellman of Readsboro Is
spending a few days at Ernest Carpen-
tssrs
Miss Sylvia Sherman was a visitor
over Sunday at Sherwin Hills in West
Dover.
Mrs. Fred May is very low at this
writing. Much sympathy is felt for the
family.
Mr.. and Mrs Egbert Dickinson of
Nottingham visited Sunday at Ernest
Murdoek's.
The Universalist ladies' aid will meet
with Mrs. Fl. l.. Fox Thursday afternoon,
March s. A good attendance is desired
The village schools closed Friday Feb
%, with the exception of the high school,
which will close March s for the winter
vacation.
Mrs. C. NJ. Russell returned Saturday
from Woodstock, N. H., where she has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. n. p
Mcdonald, several weeks.
The next meeting of Victory Grange
will be held in Grange hall Wednesday,
March 6. The Sd and 4th degrees will
be conferred upon a class of candidates.
after which the harvest supper will be
served.
The annual meeting of the Deerfield
Valley Creamery association was held at
the town han Tuesday afternoon. The
meeting passed off very quietly, and
only a small attendance was reported.
After the reports OF the officers, the old
board OF directors were reelected, name
ly: Clark Chandler, Leslie w. Boyd,
Bion NJ. Leonard, c. C. Haynes and II.
l.. Stetson; auditors, Porter Fitch, N. M.
Haskell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
SOUTH VERNON,

The choir rehearsal will be held 10
the church next Friday evening.
Rev. A. F.. Phelps officiated ait the
funeral of Elliot Peeler in Ufnon church
Monday.
Mrs. I. l.. Moore and son, Roy, of Brat
tleboro visited her cousin Mrs. j. W.
Atnidon, last week.
Mrs. F. E. johnson of wilmington is
spending a few days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Stone.
Miss Lucy Weatherhead of the West
field normal school is at home For a 10
days vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Weatherhead.
The topic for the Loyal Workers
meeting Sunday evening will be, The
value of divine TRUTH" leader the presi-
dent, Ernest Dunklee
There was good attendance at all the
services Sunday. The singing by Mrs
w. N. Dunklees Sunday school class of
girls was especially Interesting and en-
joyed by all,
The Womans Home and Foreign Mis-
sonary society wiR meet at the church
the second. Tuesday in March instead of
the first Tuesday on account OF tire
town meeting.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs F. o.
Stockwell of Athol were greatly shocked
and saddened to hear OF their sudden
son, Alton, last week.
Ernest Blodgett's family are an gain
ing slowly His mother, Mrs. Tfattie
Blodgett of Jacksonville, who was there
helping care for them, is now III with
blood poisoning in her hand. The sore
has been lanced two or three times.
Miss Ethel jackson of the F'itchburg
normal school and her uncle, Arthur
Jackson of Northampton, came for a
short visit with mother and grandmoth-
er, Mrs. Cha rles Jackson, the first of this
week. Mrs. Jackson has so far improved
as to be around again.
Alton Stockwell, only son OF Emma
(Newton) Stockwen, daughter of the
late William A. Newton of this town,
died in a Springfield hospital Following
an operation for appendicitis He was
a bright, studious lad of Is years, a
member Of the Y. NJ c. A, also mem
Der of the vested choir OF the Method
list church. He was in his Senior year
in the Athoi high school. He was ran
exceptionally fine young man and very
much loved his home, parents and sister
He was loving and kind and thoughtful
of the welfare of others, especially his
dear mother, who has been in very III
| health long time. The farnify's loss is
| irreparabe. The sympathy of Their
many friends is extended to them In
/ their hour OF sorrow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
EAST JAMAICA.

G. II. Gleason and w. S. Allen are
away this week after cows.
Arthur Chickering returned to his
home in Westmoreland, N. H., Satur-
day.
Arthur Gleason and Ernest Howard
We're in Wilmington and vicinity this
week.
George Gale and Miss Lila Allen Wis
tied at her uncle's, C. L. Aliens in
South Londonderry Sunday.
Several from here attended the con-
cert in Jamaica Saturday evening given
by the Mount Hermon Glee club and had
en- enjoyable time.
Our school closed another successful
term last Friday with Miss Clark as
teacher The pupils were given a
sleighride to Townshend and back in
the afternoon, e. NJ. Butler carrying
them. We hope to see Miss Clark back
in the spring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
GlJILEoRp CENTRE.

Mrs. NJ. A. Barney is staying with Mrs
l. j. Huntley
Mr. Button has been i'll with pneu
monia but Is better.
Miss Nora Jaquith was bone over
Sunday from her school
w. H. Castle bought a ne~ horse this
week to put on the milk route.
Miss Mary Clark has gone to the Me-
mortal hospital to take COARSE of train
ing.
Miss Rope Waterman ajf Brattleboro
was a guest over Sunday of Miss Maui
CLARK
Mrs. ID. G. Bsker returned home sun
day after caring for Mrs Warren Wilder
two weeks
Daniel Lyon returned home Sunday
from a pleasure trip TO New York and
other places,
Francis Taylor of West Bratueturo has
been spending few days with iits sis
ter, Mrs. b. A. Whittemore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ward and two
children are visiting Mrs. Wards par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. G.. Baker.
Mrs. Elmer Goodnow and two children
visited from Saturday to Monday with
her sister, Mrs. Tyler of Dummerston.
Fred Jacobs of Boston, who is taking
a course ia one of the hospitals, Is call
ing on old friends in town this week.
Miss Mile Holden returned home
Tuesday after several weeks stay with
her sister. Mrs. j: H. Watson of Hins-
dale.
Mrs. l. D. Franklin and son, Floyd,
returned from Springfield, Mass, Satur-
day, having spent several days with
relatives there
Irene Wyman entertained four little
guests Monday afternoon, it being her
fifth birthday anniversary. Refreshments
of ice cream and cake were served.
j. H. Thayer has been moving the
goods of w. ID. Monnier of Hartford,
Conn, from the station to the S. M
Bullock place, which he bought last fall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
cAMBRIDGEPoRT.

F. A. Smith lost a horse last week and
Oren Smith lost a COW.
Mrs. Charles Taylor was very Ill for
a few days last week, but is improving.
Daniel King of Bellows Falls spent
Sunday with his mother, Mrs Addie
King.
Miss Smart of Plymouth, Mass, and
Harry Putnam of Bellows Falls called
Saturday on the Misses Dimond,
The cold weather has not seemed to
AFFECT the deer, as several herds have
been seen in this vicinity recently
Mrs. James McQuaide, who has been
an invalid four years, has been seriously
i'll some time and her condition causes
her friends much anxiety.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Stevens, who spent
part of the winter with their daughter,
Mrs. Kate Wyman in Brattleboro, are
at their home here again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01

Not less than IS provinces in Mexico
are disturbed by uprisings against the
Madero government. There is partial,
but not complete concert in the move
ments, most of which look to Gomez,
the former member of the Diaz cabinet,
as leader. He has expressed his willing
ness to take control in event of the sue
cess of the revolution. In the. south,
Zapista heads a formidable uprising.
Madero has been refused by the MeXi-
can Congress authority to censor the
press or suspend personal guarantees.
Severe fighting has occurred at many
points.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
LONDONDERRY.

Henry Calvin is i'll with cfiicken-poS.
John Walker is working for Mrs. W.
l.. Gibson a few weeks.
Ebert Dryden returned home from
Springfield, Mass, Saturday
Mrs. W. L. Gibson and Mrs Mary
Larabee visited last week In Brattle-
boro.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles waite were in
Boston all last week, returning Mon
day
Mr.. and Mrs F. NJ. Leonard, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Williams, Mrs. A. b. Waite
and Eldorus Wilder attended an ENTER
tainment in Jamaica Saturday evening
given by the Mount Hermon glee club
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
GREEN RIVER.

Mr.. and Mrs A. j. Bracket and son,
Allen, spent Sunday al Valley farm.
Miss Alice Birge of Hinesburg spent
last week with her sister, Mrs. Charles
Lynde.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Randolph and Mr..
Vostar of New York are visiting Mrs,
7. NJ. ,Crepar.
About 30 friends and neighbors gave
Fred Stowe a surprise Wednesday even
ing. Dancing was enjoyed by all. Sand
witches, cake, ice cream and coffee were
served. Everyone reported a fine time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
IMMERSION HILL.

Some member of nearly every family
on the hill has been suffering from the
prevailing distemper.
Mrs. ]. N. Betterley, who has been i'll
with pneumonia, is much improved. Mr.
Betterley also is better
Mrs. Ed Langille is able to be out
after suffering with a sprained ankle,
caused by falling in the shed at her
home
Ed Dodge, who went to the Memorial
hospital last week ana who was operated
upon Friday for appendicitis, is making
a rapid recovery
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01
WEST HALIFAX.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L. Brown of East
Dummerston are visiting at W. L. Mays.
Leland Cook and a friend of Brattle-
boro spent Sunday with Mr.. Cooks par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Cock.
Mrs. Ralph VIM is i'll. Mrs. E.
Sparks is much better at this writing.
Mrs. Hudson is somewhat improved. Lit
tie Verne Stone has humps. Leon La
Rock is i'll.
Fred Collins met with an accident last
week at Brattleboro. While coming
down a hill his runner chain broke.
throwing Mr.. Collins against a tree and
putting his shoulders out of joint
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01

Secretary Wilson of the department of
agriculture, in a report based on the
Investigations of the scientists in the
bureau of soils declares that potash can
be made from seaweeds, and that $S5, 900,
600 worth can be taken from the coasts
of California, Washington and Oregon,
thus saving importation from Germany.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01

The worlds highest dam is being built
between Arowrock and Boise City
Idaho. 1t will be 315 feet high and will
cover an. acre of ground. Four or five
years will be consumed in the construc-
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-03-01

I OST-Rat terrier dog, TEDDY" Has
IL collar bearing owners name, F, l..
Brown, also register number 10. Deliver
to w. L. May, West Halifax, or F. L.
Brown. East Dummerston, and receive
reward
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22
STRAW VOTES.

The Portland Oregonian gives the
following account Of four straw ballots
taken by four canvassers in the main
street Of Corvallis, Ore, recently:
George Denman first passed the hat
and got the following results: Taft,
1872: Chaflin, Q; Wilson, 0; Roosevelt
o; Debs, 0.
Then Bob Johnson tried it and pro.
duced the following results: Wilson,
90; Debs, 8; Taft, 0; Roosevelt, 0;
Chain, o.
Next. DR.. Hanford employed the
scheme and proved that the bull
moose was rampaging in Corvallis In
this wise: Roosevelt, 49,; Wilson, 1;
Taft, o; Chain, o; Debs, 0.
"a there was still some dissatisfac.
ton. Henry Price went out on the
same street and found the wind blow.
ing az indicated: Debs, 9; Wilson, l /;
Roosevelt, 1; Taft, 0; Chain, 0.
This is merely cited as evidence that
It ia not safe to put much reliance on
the straw vote method Of determining
the strength Of candidates. So much
depends on who passes the hat.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22
East End Items.

Mrs Chat Weber of Burlington Is
visiting at the home OF her brother
VIM. Fishbeck, 1925 Locust street.
Charles Wright, weighmaster in the
local room, was compelled to quit
work Thursday afternoon on account
of lame shoulder.
Nevil Glew, foreman of the dry salt
cellar, has returned from visit to
Sioux Falls, S. D.,
F. p. Wilkins OF the teamsters de
partment laid off Thursday. afternoon
w. Walker is the latest addition to
the fire. department He went on duty
lastFTuesday. ~
George Eaves, Jr., of the local room
took sick last Thursday and was com
PEELED to go home.
Earl Blundell, clerk In the local
two weeks vacation.
Isaac Johnson, fireman in the old
boiler room, is unable to work on &C
count of strained knee.
Harry Foster, manager of the Sioux
Falls plant, was in the city few
days this week.
A new roof is being put on the ho-
tel at the corner OF Iowa avenue and
Hayne street.
Mrs. Nina Hamilton of the canning
department, while operating the apple
pairing machine, cut her finger Wed.
nesday.
John DAILY, stock man of Bladens-
burg, was here on business last Wed
nesday.
T Guy Funk of East Main street left
for South Dakota last Tuesday on
business.
William Andrews, farmer and stock
man, who resides north of the city,
was here on business last Wednesday.
Mr. Andrews was formerly employed
in the packing room. ~
William South, foreman of the
trimming room, has been promoted to
foreman of the hanging room and
Howard Gavney has taken Mr.. South's
former position. s..
William Smith, day temperature
man, will take his annual vacation
next week.
Laurence and Willis Harry of Riv-
erview visited their father, John
Harry, at Mt. Sterling, last week.
Walter McNulty of the Sioux Falls
plant was here last Monday on his
vacation.
Otto Adamson of the cutting de-
partment cut one of his fingers last
Monday. ..-
David Rutledge, who has been in
Arkansas for some time was here on
business Friday. Mr.. Rutledge was
formerly employed in the local room.
Miss Jessie Garfield of Ored Neb.,
visited at the home If Mr. and Mra
Joseph Hanrihan, 1928 East Roemer
street, this week.
James Slutz of the stock yards was
taken very sick last Saturday morn
ing, doctor being necessary.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22

The only time that prices Of farm
products have been low and labor un-
employed. since 1897, was in Roose-
velt's administration in 1907. when he
allowed the big moneyed interests in
the east to put over deal that some
Of them ought to be in the penitentiary
for. Hogs and cattle went down and
in some manufacturing centers, men
were laid OF; in many communities,
it was impossible to get money, and
cashiers certificates were the medium
of exchange. There have not been
any deals of that kind in President
.Taft's administration. -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22

Do you want your labor protected
or the "open shop"
DO you want to hold job, or take
a Y"tie pass?"
What did the democratic party give
you in 1894? Well, ask yourself
What did the Wilson free trade bill
give you? Soup houses.
What was your salary in 1894?
What Is it today? Compare!
The republican party has given to
the railway employees. since the last
democratic administration. all Of the
very best safety appliances, and has
bettered the conditions OF the EN-.
ployes.
President TAFT stands for the rights
of labor-the protection Of labor.
His administration has been clean
honest. and for advancement.
Do you want a change? Aren't you
doing all right now7
why trade on sure thing for an
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22
MUST REGISTER THIS YEAR.

An entire new To4iSII dIIoA WIN " AAA
he made up this year All previous
registrations will count for nothing IN
the election this fall. The law pro-
vides that every four years, preceding
each presidential election, complete
new set of registration books shallN be
made up. Not only the first voter and
tina man who has moved since the last
election must register this year but
every voter must register If he wishes
to cast q vote at the election Nov. 5.
Notices are published in another col
nmn of today's issue Of this paper set
ting forth where the registration
boards will be in session. Reglstra-
ton booths will be open on Thursday,
FRIDAY and Saturday Of next week IN
eyerv city voting precinct between the
hours Of 8 a. M, and 9 p. m.
Nyery voter should register on one
~ these three days. II he neglects to
repister he will have no vote. This
annlies to the voters Of Ottumwa and
other registration cities. No registra-
tion is required in the country pre-
cinCte. II
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22
Press Comment.
FOR THE RAILROAD MAN.

Perry Chief: Mr.. Railroad man,
do you know. that
The total number Of railway EN-.
ployes in 1895 was 7s5034.
The total number of railway EN-.
ployes in 1911 was 1,699,S09.
Under republican administration the
number Of railway employees has in
creased from 7S5,034-during a demo
cratic Administrations 1858. 1903, an
increase of 914.775, nearly one million
men.
Do you want democratic presi.
dent and return to conditions and mum.
Der OF employees Of 1895?
Do you want the box cars moving,
or empty on side tracks?
Do you want a full dinner pail
or the 1894 soup house?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22
In case of doubt. take the safe
sides--vote for President Taft.
THE MILK IN THE EDUCATIONAL
COCOANu1,

THE MILK IN THE EDUCATIONAL
CocOANuT.
| Cedar Rapids Republican. We no.
tice that the democratic candi-
dates for the legislature In Black
hawk county have taken a decided
stand against the recent action OF the
state board Of education In which 1t
ordered the removal Of the liberal arts
department OF the Iowa state teachers
college from that institution to the
! Iowa state university. We quote
from the Waterloo Times-Tribune.
Nov listen to this: '"The action OF
the state board Of education II car
ried out will mean the loss to Cedar
Falls. Waterloo and Blackhawk coun-
| ty Of one of It's most valuable educa-
tional assets, and as stated In the fol-
lowing communication, democratic
nominees promise, II elected, to use
every effort to maintain the high
standard Of the institution"
The Iowa City papers are objecting
to what has been taken away from
them, with equal fervor, although we
have not seen that the democratic or
any other nominees have rushed into
print in Johnson county with pledges.
Probably the local press at Ames Is
similarly hostile. The Waterloo paper
speaks Of the Cedar Falls institution
as an asset Of Blackhawk county.
Herein we find this milk Of this partic-
ular cocoanut. The incongruities. not
to say absurdities, which have grown
up in our educational institutions have
been due to local and institutional
pride. They have, as the boards adj
dress to the public says. grown UP
without any particular thought OF
each other, and the communities in
which they are located have come to
look upon them as personal assets.
Now the truth Is, Of course. that they
belong not to the people Of any par
ticular county, but to the people OF
Iowa as whole. The board Of edit
cation represents the people Of Iowa
as whole. It Is taking statewide
view of the whole problem. It has
subordfnated and put under It's feet
all considerations that are merely
local and institutional It's aim is to
have system of education that shall
be logical, symmetrical and complete.
II this view point had been held from
the beginning, there would be no work
for the board to take up at the pres
ent time along the line OF coordina-
ton. It is because this narrow local
viewpoint has been dominant that the
present shake-up is a necessity. This
paper predicts that the common sense
Of the people will recognize instantly
that their interests are being bravely
and ably looked after by the board OF
education, and that the. plan which
tie board has outlined is for the best
interests Of the entire state. Even
the papers In Waterloo and Iowa City
should be able to get away from their
purely local view point and quit talk
ing Of these institutions as 'our as
s-ts."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22

In 1895 the few people who were
employed. worked ten hours day
60 hours a week Now. the majority
Of trades work eight hours days
hours a week. This is one and one
half eight-hour days less week. In
the So weeks in year the worker now
works 70 days less than he did
eighteen years ago, and yet gets more
for each day. That is three months
Of Is working days The people who
are supporting Taft are not asking
for change back to the old days. 1t
Is Roosevelt and Wilson and their fol-
lowers, who are asking for a change.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22

Taft has made an excellent president
and to ask:
What have we to gain by a
change? Why should we hazard pros.
perity for the sake of political expert
ments?'
And the more the voters ask them.
selves those questions the more likely
Is the success Of the republican
ticket"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22

cost of living by reducing the tariff They said the tar
if tax and that the consumer paid the tax They
said let's have change" and the people listened to
that kind Of argument They would not pay any atten-
ton to precedent to history They said, oh! hard
times can not again. There are so many people
now that have be clothed and fed that prices can not
go down."
The people voted for change, and they certainly
got it. They changed the factories from places OF en-
poyment to places Of dleness They changed men from
working men to walking men-looking for job. Corn
sold in Ottumwa for IL cents bushe and hogs for less
than $500 per hundred Public funds were raised in
this city to keep people from starving.
The fact that there were more people here than IN
the panic preceding, simply made the panic that much
harder. They found that it made no difference now
many men there were who wanted food and clothing,
If those men had money with which to buy 1t the
merchant could not dispose of it. The talk that there
many people in this country that have to be TED
and clothed will keep prices up is ridiculous tnou-
sand or million men out of money can not buy any
more than one man out Of money The fact that there
are a hundred men and women, without a cent among
them in front of grocery store begging for something
oeat going to increase the sales Of groceries, and
to give his goods away certainly not going to enable
the merchant to continue in business.
Free trade allows the foreign manufacturers, who
pays less wages than the American manufacturer to
undersell the American manufacturer therefore, ne
dealers who have been buying goods made in America
That makes necessary for the American factory to
close down. That puts the men who have had jobs out OF
work.
1t is wrong for men to say that this will not happen
if free trade laws enacted because it can and will,
and of necessity has to happen.
The American farmer then has to depend on sell
ing his goods in England, France, Germany and Bel
gium because those countries the ones that are
manufacturing the goods which the American people
are using When the American farmer goes into that
market he has to compete with the farmers of all
countries of the world When the factories running
in this country and the product he raises is consumed
here at home he does not have to compete with the
farmers of any other country
All this plain to any one if they will but give the
matter thought.
Remember this, that it is going to be too late to
think about it in way that will do you any good after
November S. THE TIME FOR YOU TO STUDY THIS
MATTER is NOW.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22
"A COMPARISON.

on Oct. IS, 1896, the following
prices were paid for corn on the o.
tumwa and Chicago markets:
Chicago -. 80. -. .. %
The factories were not running.
On Oct. IS. 1912, the following prices
were paid for corn:
Ottumwa 49,. -. ...... 90
Chicago 80. ...o4'g6b
The factories are running.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-22

All voters should remember that
there are two republican and two
democratic candidates for representa-
tive in the state legislature this year.
Heretofore Wapello county has had
but one representative, but owing to
the increase in population shown by
the 1910 census Wapello county Is
entitled to two members OF the lower
house of the legislature.