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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR YER
MONT.

The latest reports from the CONNER
eial agencies indicate that Vermont is
70 enjoy Merry Christmas Al I
most without exception they speak of
prosperous holiday season here
There is tone Of optimism in every
sentence Of Bradstreet ) Vermont |
trade report published in today S
Herald. 1t is NOT Of the brand
that comes with the holiday spirit
alone, for between the lines it Is
30 be diseerned that business il good
in Vermont. Manufacturers, merchants
and farmers alike contribute to this
marked business activity, marked be
cause it is in sharp contrast with con
ditions prevailing in many other
states
Vermont Will be merry this year is the
arrival of snow. This means the NOV
ing Of millions Of feet Of lumber Then
there are thousands Of cords of wood
and thousands Of tons Of hay to be
transported to market. The coming OF
now makes it possible to market
/ these products in season to make the
returns available during the holidays.
1 This is the reason upon which mer-
chants base their belief that the
4 Christmas Of 1913 is to be one Of the
merriest celebrated in Vermont in
many years.
In making balance sheet for 1918
we find no end Of reasons why we may
enjoy to the fullest extent the Christ
mas season. The public health of the
state has been excellent; our quarries
have found ready market for their
output; products of the maple orchards
have long since been sold; our manu-.
factories have been busy TO capacity
during the year and while apples and
potatoes have not yielded as heavy a
crop as in some years We may rest
content that We have enough to carry
us through the winter We have had
no labor troubles to harass US To sum
up the year, we have been prosperous
and happy There IS every indication
that winter weather has arrived in
due season and snow with freezing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
COME LADIES!

This is headquarters for an end
less line of things that viii please
the men for Christmas gifts. For in
stance, fur coats, maekinaw coats,
rain coats, sweaters, bath robes, silk
hose. handkereiicfs, gloves and era
watts. 1t requires a visit to appreci-
ate the many useful and pleasing ar
ticles Il. +. Perry & Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
HEAVEN.

Now Heaven was once an upper fiat
with .. Credo on the front door mat
Wherein the saints serenely sat,
Each with . halo for q hat.
Each sang his bliss without alloy,
Each sang his most ecstatic JOY,
knowing the engine room WAS damned
With legions OF the suffering damned.
such Heaven was. What Heaven il
now
ncaNen only knows, but anyhow
We may not criticize. because
Earth still is run.us Heaven was.
Some live like Heaven and idly shirk
Some live like Hell aud 10 the work
Is that profanity! Good sooth,
wish II were 1t worse its truth
VIII Heaven offer 4 solace, then,
For all these miserics Of men
Not so; Heaven $ made as YOU and
Improve this world, we occupy
Heaven 5 an effect, and not a cause,
And subject to the eternal laws.
The higher : builded OH the lower,
Was. is and shall be evermore.
The primary pupils simple knowledge
Is the foundation Of the college;
So, to make Heaven OF higher worth
Come on, let 5 make a better Earth.
American Magazine
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

Ihere will be 4 reception for Rev.
l. Nj. Compton tonight in the Baptist
church
Miss Katherine Van Gumster is a
guest of DR.. and Mrs c. b. Hunter
few days this week
Mrs. Maria knight. who is at the
Memorial hospital suffering with
fractured limb, is gradually failing.
Mrs. Henry Knight has been i'll the
past week and under the care of a
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry StockweIl will
entertain -four tables at progressive
onehre this evening at their home.
Mrs. Mary CIisbee visited recently
in Guilford at the home of Mrs. Ed.
Squires. She also called on several
old friends while there.
The usual service will be held Fri
day evening OF this week at the Con
eregational church at 80. Topic:
Made a Pillar in the Temple of God.
The Junior Auxiliary will hold So
cial this evening from $ to 10 clock
at the chapel of the Congregational
church. There will he q sale of home
made candy.
/ ht " OludH ~dlSSiOH cIIclt OI the
| Baptist church is holding an all-day
meeting ut the vestry today for the
purpose of tying a quilt for the Kurn
Hattin Home at Westminster The
ladies carried their luncheon.
First Baptist church, West BrattIe-
boro. Sunday morning worship at 1890
with sermon by the pastor, Rev. |. NJ
Compton. Text: Math. Il: 1921
Subject, Unmeasured Wealth. Evening
service at in charge Of the young
people.
First Congregational church, Rev
Henry Lamb minister Divine service
II 1890 with sermon by the pastor
Session of the Sunday school at noon
Christian Endeavor meeting at
. clock Topic; Lessons From tn,
Men and Women Of the Bible. Lead
ers, Misses Irene and Amy Mather.
Mrs John Wood quietly celebrate,
her 18th birthday anniversary Dec. )
} She received several gifts ANA a post
card shower. \ number Of her friend
called during the afternoon and even
ing to congratulate her on the goo
health which she now enjoys. Asid
! from not being able to walk she
{ quite well.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11

Wireless telegraphy is to be made
part Of the curriculum of the high
schools of Chicago, and stations are 10
be established in some of them The
faddists OF education are, says the
Montreal Gazette, constantly seeking
new subjects to add to the already
crowded list. If they persist in their
course and are not suppressed by the
sensible educators, the children who 90
through their mills Of learning win be
1ore long have a smatteGing Of almost
everything under the sun and "A com
plete knowledge Of nothing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
Member OF the Associated Press.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER II, 1913.

Mayor-elect Benjamin \. Cook Of
in fling his statement Of
campaign expenses with City Clerk
Davis, saws his election did not cost
him cent. That beats the record Of
the Smith college president who took
oath that all he spent in running for
Congress was two cents for a postage
stamp in sending letter accepting
the nomination. And the college pres
idcnt was beaten, anyway.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11

What are the duties OF our govern
ment to a private soldier who dies in
hospital? Would he be buried in uni
form2 Would he be buried where he
died?
The army regulations direct that a
soldier be buried decently and provide
for the issue of a uniform for de-
ceased soldier. Ii he has parents or
relatives, the body may be sent to
them; otherwise it would be sent to
the nearest national cemetery, or, if
the commanding officer thinks it nee
essary, he may order the body TO be
buried where the soldier died, reporting
the fact and the reason for it to the
adlutant general.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertsing--Run OF paper.
so cents an inch for first insertion; Is
cents an inch for each subsequent in
sertion. Limited space on first page at
double rates.
Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements - Five cents
line first insertion with so per cent dis
count for each subsequent insertion
without change Of copy.
Reading Notices-Ten cents a line first
Insertion with so per cent discount for
each subsequent insertion without change
of copy.
Position. 10 per cent extra.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
OUR QUESTION BOX

: Can YOU give me good receipt for
making chocolate fudge2
We have had recommended to us the
following: To make chocolate fudge,
YOU need a quarter Of pound Of choc-
olate and two cups Of sugar, piece of
butter the size of an egg and cup of
milk. Put all into a pan and boil 20
minutes, When the fudge thiekens in
a glass of cold water, take from the
FIRE and beat five minutes. Pour into a
buttered tray and stand in cool place
to harden
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
GET THEM NOW.

You re not obliged to wait until the
winter is out before YOU can buy fur
or fur lined coat Overcoats and ul-
sters al a genuine bargain price. We
are offering these things today at
prices that are as reasonable in cost as
they ever could be sold. Come in and
see for yourself. Ambrose Knapp.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
TO SUBSCRIBERS

1t is the aim OF the management to
secure efficient service in the delivery of
the paper each night, and it solicits the
cooperation OF subscribers to that end
Prompt report should be given of each
failure to receive the paper on the morn
Ing following the omission, in person, by
telephone or postal card, thus enabling
the cause of the error TO be promptly and
accurately discovered and the proper
remedy Immediately applied 1t Is only
by this method that the publisher can Sc
cure the desired service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
FOR GOODNESS SAKE!

We exercise the greatest care TO have
every material that goes into the max
ing of our home made candies the
very best. That is why our candies are
superior to the ordinary factory vari-
ETY.. We make speciality Of Christ
mas supplies You viii be delighted
with our ribbon candy. It has wide
rcputat on for It's goodness. a. +.
Miller, 90 Main street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
SUITS THAT SUIT.

Why wear clothes that are unbecom.
ming when, perhaps for less money, you
might be dressed ID fashion. We make
suits for men that not only have the
style, but they fit. and the materials
are handsome and exclusive and the
workmanship of superior quality. Let
lis make you suit thct SHIFTS. ". n.
Haigh. Elliot street
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11
TO USE TALKING.

You can never find Flour that will
give YOU the satisfaction that Queen
Of the Kitchen -four will II is made
from 4 blend Of choice wheats Thou
sands Of families use il and we know il
viii please you The next time YOU buy
-four let the brand be Queen Of the
Kitchen. Valley Grain Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11

Can postage stamps he had IT Il
postotfice for stamped envelopes that
have been spoiled in addressing?
1t is the rule that postmasters shall
exchange stamped envelopes or wrap
pers spoiled in addressing with fresh
ones if the evidence is satisfactory.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-12-11

temperature spells activity for Yer
mont from December to March-Rut-
land Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
DOUBLE TRACK
IS STARTED
Between Hugusnot and An
nadals on Rapid.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Tottenville, March 2S.-The Sta
ten Island Rapid Transit railroad has
commenced the work of grading for
the double track from Huguenot to
Annadale, on the Amboy division. A
gang of men, with a work train
started work at those two places on
Tuesday of this week. The work will
be rushed as rapidly as possible. 1t
is understood that the other single
track from Prince Bay to Pleasant
Plains will be changed to a double
track within short time. When
this Is completed the entire Amboy
division will be double tracked.
President Daniel willard of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, on a
recent visit to Staten Island, gave
the instructions for this work. The
Hall Automatic Signal System, that
is In use In other parts of the island
will also be extended over the new
double track. Work on the abolish
Ing OF Crookes crossing at Great
Kills, on the Amboy division has also
been started, while at the Amboy
avenue crossing Huguenot the pre-
liminary work is being completed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28

Sealed proposals will be received
by the Mayor and Council OF the
Borough of Metuchen, Middlesex
County. New Jersey, at 8 o'clock b.
M, ON Monday, the Seventh day OF
April. Nineteen Hundred and Thir-
teen. at the Borough Hall In said
Borough. for bids for laying 10000
feet more or less of concrete or blue
stone flag sidewalks In accordance
with the specifications set forth In
an Ordinance OF the Borough Of
Metuchen commonly known as the
Omnibus Sidewalk Ordinance"
passed August 8. 1912. Details con-
corning the location where said side
walks will be laid and the number
of feet and other matters of inter-
est to bidders may be obtained from
Howard G. Wilson, Borough Clerk.
or Charles B. Carman. Engineer.
The Mayor and Council reserve
the right to reject any and all bids.
and each bid shall be accompanied
with certified check fer $3.50 with
out any conditional endorsement pay
able to the order of the Borough OF
Metuchen.
HOWARD S. WILSON,
Borough Clerk.
Dated March 1S, 1918.
| l6316-3-21-12t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
STATEN ISLAND
LECTURES To
CLOSE SOON
Next Month Will be Last of
the Series.
gpeciol 10 the EVENING NEWS.

Speciol "a the EVENING NEWS
Tottenville, March 28.-With the
lectures next week the season of
1928 viii enter upon its last
month much varied programme
has been arranged for the week. At
public school No. s, Rossville ave-
nue., Rossville, Monday night, Peter
w Dykema viii have for his subject
Music in the Home-Vocal and In
strumental." The same night at the
Great Kills Moravian Church. Hill
side avenue, Great Kills, John G.
Welsh, who is giving a course on the
various governmental departments
will tell of THE Department of Agri-
culture"
Nature Walks in Our City Parks"
is the subject of the lecture to be
given at publiceschool No. 13, Penn
sylvania avenue, Rosebank, Tuesday
night. The other two talks to be
given that night will deal with two
distant parts of the world. At No.
13, Steuben street, Concord, Frede-
rick S. Phillips. viii lecture on Peru
the Land of the Inca" and at No.
Is, Broadway, West New Brighton,
Edward b. Nathapiels will tell of
"Ceylon.. The Garden of the World. -
Benjamin c. Gutenberg, will lee
ture on Heredity," at public school
No. so, Fisk avenue, West New
Brighton, Thursday night. The sub
iect and lecturer for No. 3, School
street, Prince Bay, that night has not
been announced.
At the Curtis high school, st.
Marks place and Hamilton avenue,
New Brighton, Friday night, Miss
Nina d. Kuhn, will have for her
topic, England: The Minstrels and
Gleeman; Magic Plays" Life In Ar
menia," is the subject of Frederick
D. Greepe's lecture to be given at
public school No. /, Academy place,
Tottenville, that night. Thomas r.
Bridges viii talk on 'The Phillip
pine Islands," at No. IA, Broad and
Brook streets, Stapleton, on the same
night "A Worlds Race for Con
tiuent," will be the theme Of Ed
ward Hagaman Halls address at No.
20, Heberton avenue, Port Richmond
while at No. 2S, Richmond Turnpike.
Linoleumville, l. Roger Mount will
speak no "A Trip to the Pacific
Northwest"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
HEAVY RAIN CAUSES
FLOOD AT THE VALLEY
,cia, to the EVENING NEWS,

Special to the EVENING NEWS,
Tottenville, March 28-While the
floods are raging In the west with
its terrible loss of life and property,
residents of Richmond Valley, in the
vicinity of the railroad station at
that place, were yesterday afternoon
given a taste of a miniature flood
following the heavy downpour of
rain. The mill creek that extends
in from the Staten Island sound was
| overflowed and the meadows were
nearly all under water The yard of
Patrolman August Clarius, near the
station, was flooded, as was the prop
erty next to his at the turn in AM
boy road. The meadows back of the
Butler property were all submerged.
The water came down in torrents
from the hills back of the station and
! it looked for a time as if some seri-
Gus damage would result from the
water that was going down like a
mill race. All over the island comes
the report that many washouts In
the streets occurred from the heavy
downpour of rain. In Tottenville
and vicinity there were many places
where the water did damage and
trees blown down.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28

Thousands Are Turning From This
DANCE Drug.
A Safe Vegetable Substitute Is olive
Tablets for the Liver.

Dr.. r. NJ. Edwards, q prominent
physician Of Ohio, has discovered .
new laxative and liver toner in = COM
bination Of vegetable materials, mixed
with olive oil, which IL In effect al
most exactly like the old and I'M.
Trustworthy ealomel, except that there
are none OF the bad after effects Of
ealomel.
DR.. Edwards has long been a foe Of
Ealomel, though he recognized its value
along with its dangers.
His distrust Of the uncertain drug
eventually started him years ago to-
wards experiments with the view Of
discovering a substitrte. and he is to.
day in possession of the long sought-for
combination, which is in the shape Of
little sugar-coated, olive.oil colored
tablet. t+
The results Of II years. experience
and practice are embodied in these
harvelous little tablets
They are called DR.. Edwards Olivs
Tablets. They oil the bowels, and thei,
effect on the liver has been the means
Of relief to many Of Dr., Edwards reg
ular patients as well as to thousands Of
Others who have suffered and were
afraid of calomel.
rney are gentle in their action, yet
always effective They bring about tha,
exuberanee of spirit, that natural
buoyaney which should be enjoyed by
everyone, by toning up the liver and
clearing ths system Of harmful in.
purities. Zoe and zoe per box.
The Olive Tablet Company, Colum
bus, o.
Advertise senent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Morrison
have returned to the Bronx after a
visit here.
Miss Irene Romer Is home from a
visit in Brooklyn.
James O'Neill, of Rossville, has re-
covered from an attack Of the grip.
Joseph Nicholson is home from a
visit in Brooklyn.
Mrs. Elizabeth Haller has returned
to Montclair after a visit in Rich
mOnd Valley.
Percival Marshall was in Totten-
vile yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Keegan have
gone home to Manhattan after a visit
here.
Mrs. c. Cone, of Prince Bay Little
Farms. has returned from visit in
Brooklyn.
Miss Jennie Merkler, of Huguenot,
will shortly leave for a trip west.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Breidenbach,
of Annadale, will move to Washing
ton avenue, Annadale. April /.
Molly Stark Council. Daughters of
America. at it's meeting Wednesday
night talked over plans for a bazar
shortly.
John A. Cruikshank lectured on
l"Camping OUT at public school No.
3 last night. 1t was illustrated by
stereopticon views.
The lecture In st. Marks church
yesterday afternoon was postponed
because Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton
Munice was Ill and could not be pres
ent. 1t will probably be held next
Thursday.
The ladies' night OF the Amicitia
Association last night In Amicitia
hall was attended by many members,
their wives and lady friends. Dancing
was enjoyed and refreshments were
served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
CAPTAIN JAMES La FORGE
Is LAID TO REST TODAY
Special to the EVENING NEWS,

Special to the EVENING NEWS. ---
Tottenville. March 28:-Many
friends and relatives, including a
number Of politicians, were at the
funeral OF Captain James LaForge,
of 6199 Amboy avenue, Pleasant
Plains, that was held from his late
residence yesterday afternoon. Rev.
d. G. Dorchester, pastor of ST..
Marks Methodist Episcopal church,
officiated at the service of the
church. Prelate Charles Watson, of
Richmond Lodge No. 80, knights of
Pythias, of Tottenville, conducted
the service of the lodge at the house
Many beautiful floral tributes were
received. Some of the prominent
politicians representing the three
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28

Melvin, Hazel and Anna Eel
le Moore, will leave Monday
morning for Upland, California, to
take up their residence with their
brother Claude Moore. They will be
at the home of their grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Moore, 191 Butler
avenue. Sunday afternoon and eve
ming and will be pleased to have
friends call.
Miss Bernice Boyd, celebrated the
tenth anniversary of her birthday at
the home of her aunt, Mrs. Henry
Monmouth yesterday.
Miss Julia Woods, of Brehaut ave
nue. is confined to her home with a
felon on her hand.
Mrs. Warford of Rochester is the
guest of friends here.
Mrs. Emma Boyd of Manhattan
visited here yesterday.
Rudolph Hoehn, Jr., of Amboy
avenue, is confined to his home with
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
MEMORIES OF
FAMOUS POET
Rev. Arthur Brooks at K. OF
P. Hall Monday.
ecin1 10 The EHENING NEWS.

Special to The EVENING NE WS'
Tottenville, March 2S.-Rev Ar
thur T. Brooks, Of the First Baptist
church, Tarrytown, will render the
Songs of Longfellow," in knights
of Pythias hall, Tottenville, Monday
night, under the auspices OF United
Council No. II, Junior Order United
American Mechanics of Tottenville.
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged for the lecture-recitai that
will be given by the pastor OF the
Tarrytown church. Rev. Mr.. Brooks
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28

leading parties on the island at the
funeral were Coroner William H.
Jackson, Alderman Charles P. Cole,
superintendent of Highways Horace
e. Buel, William Writ Mills, Albert
H. Mcclellan and many others. Del
egations from Richmond Lodge, X.
of p, and Amicitia Association were
present. The interment took place
in Bethel cemetery this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
LOCAL BOARD TO MEET
NIGHTS AT BOROUGH HALL
Jpeoial to tho EVENING VIEWS.


Tottenville, March 2S--Following
q petition OF Aldermen Cole, Fink
and O'Rourke to Borough President
Cromwell, the meetings of the local
borough board will be held hereafter
At at ? ?. .-3 clock at night instead of
1890 o'clock In the morning. At
the meeting of the board In borough
hall, St. George, on Tuesday the
matter was adjusted. AZ the bor-
ough president had already sent the
usual legal notices to the City Rec
ord for hearings on new petitions
for April at 1890 o'clock in the
morning, 1t was impossible to ar
range an evening meeting until later,
under the law, and 1t Is understood
that the first evening meeting will
be called for April 90 at 1880 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
ROSSVllLE HOTEL ENTER
ED BY THIEF YESTERDAY
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Speciat to the EVENING NEWS.
Tottenville. March 2S.-Henry
Staudt, proprietor of road house In
Shore road, Rossville, reported to the
police yesterday that some one broke
into the bar-room of his place the
night before and stole quantity of
whiskey and tobacco. The thief en-
tered the place by a rear window,
which Is believed was left unlocked.
nothing else was disturbed In the
place. The police made an investiga-
ton, bat found no trace OF the one
that entered the place. 1t is be-
lieved that some OF the hangers on
at the hotel know something about
the theft.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
School Club Elects.

Tottenville, March 28:--At the
annual election of officers of the
Pleasant Plains Progressive School
Club Tuesday night at the school in
that place, the following were chosen
for the ensuing year: President,
Mrs. D. c. Dorchester; first vice pres
ident, Mrs. George Van Allen; sec
ond vice president, Mrs. NJ. F. Selby;
secretary. Miss Mary Boyer, and
treasurer, Miss Marie Early.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
Star Euchre Club,
o the EVENING NEWS.

SpeOFOf TO The EVENING NE VIZ.
Tottenville, March 2S.-The mem
bers of the Star Euchre Club were
entertained at the home Of Mrs. U
F, Beauvais, 152 Main street, Tot
tenville, yesterday afternoon. Mrs
Edward Berlett and Mrs. Edward
Ballet were awarded the prizes,
Refreshments were served. Next
meeting will be with Mrs. Berlett
of Barnard avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-28
T0TlENvlLlt

Mrs. ]. F. Bedell and Mrs. Drucilla
Booth returned yesterday from
Thomasville, Ca, where they attend
ed the wedding of the forme's son,
DR.. e. w. Bedell, ON Monday.
William McAndrews and two
daughters, Gladys and Margaret are
home again after visit in Hawiey,
Io