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Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-21

Music, Normal University orchestra
Music, High School Glee club.
Reading, Miss Leona Greenclay.
Grafton, Martin Sundt.
Music, Normal Glee club.
Grafton, Thoralf sundt.
Address, Professor M. r. Gonzales.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-21

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conditions for British, French, Rus
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NEw YORK srock EXCHANGE

New York, Dec 21.-From the out.
set, today's market moved off with
one of the steady recessions; which
reached their climax in the final hour.
Most of the prominent issues then
registered their lowest quotations
since the resumption of business.
The closing sales were as follows;
Amalgamated Copper ....A. So
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TELEPHONES

MONDAY. DECEMBER 21, 1914.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06
JAMAICA.

The mothers club will meet with
Mrs Sargent.
Mrs. harrington, Uho has been III
Is better aud able 10 be out again.
Tie benefit association meeting win
be held next Tuesday. March 10, at
Mrs Robinson ;.
Miss Rena Allen came home from
Brattleboro Monday night to help care
for her mother and sister. Ina, who
have been ill.,
Mrs. Leon Pike and son, Gilbert, of
Newfane returned home Monday after
spending a few days with Mrs Pike =
MOI her. Mrs. Horace Mehuron.
Mr.. ana Mrs FELTON, of South Lon
.londerry visited at L. W. Cheney :.
Mr. and Mrs Cheney returned home
with hem TO stay over Sunday
The ordinance of the Lords supper
and the reception Of new members will
he held next Sunday afternoon instead
Of Sunday morning in the Gongrega
tional church.
/ The ladies industrial society of the
Congregational church served dinner
in their dining hall March ;, which
was well patronized by the voters OF
he town 1t was said by.t partakers
TO have been the best dinner they
had ever eaten for the small price ask
ed. Our voters remarked that they
would know where 10 90 for their din
ner next year Fifteen dollars was
| cleared from this dinner.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06
MARLBORO.

Oscar Tyler OF North Adams was in
town last week. -.
Miss Rena Mather OF Brattleboro
was 1T home over sunday.
Mrs. Ruth Madge of Springfield is
spending two weeks with her parents
John Adams and Larkin Higley are
,till in New York Mr.. IIigIev j. there
for an operation on his eyes.
Miss Bell Eames, who has been in
Wilmington for the winter, j. expected
home soon.
Miss Mabel Whitney and brother.
Harold, went Wednesday 70 spend the
week with friends in North Adams
\. ". Swefton. the county agent,
viii speak before the Grange Tuesday
evening, March L. The meeting will
be open TO all.
On Friday evening many friends sur
prised Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Adams,
who were married ut the parsonage
Monday evening, Feb - Passing a
pleasant evening. at an early hour the
friends withdrew, leaving valuable and
useful presents with the happy pair.
Mr. and Mrs. Adams viii live on the
home farm for the present.
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SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

George .Coombs returned Monday
from 4 several months stay in Iowa.
Harriet Davis has finished her school
in WariShoro and returned To her
home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Cheney of Ia
naiea were guests ut II. b. FELTON, :
over Sunday.
Mrs. f. W. Melendy returned from a
several week : visit to Swampscott
eMass.. Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Leon Wiley of Man
chester visited Mr.. WileEs parents
here over sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Howe of Brook
line visited IN town week. returning
to their home Monday
Rev. and Mrs. \. W. Atwood enter
tanned the high school pupils at their
home Monday evening.
Several from here attended the auc-
tion At Mrs u. W. Marden ; in the
north village Saturday.
Bessie Ryder has finished work at
F. ". Carlev $. Matte Willis of
Weston takes her place.
/ Several from here attended the mat
inee OF That Girl O'Mine in Brattle-
boro Saturday afternoon and were well
pleased with the entertainment.
ilalhe Thompson of New York came
Thursday Tor Il short visit with her
parents While here she attended the
funeral OF her uncle {. w. Stewart in
Brattleboro.
Elmer Lawrence Of Chester and Mrs.
Lillian Livermore OF this place were
| married sunday at the home Of the
bride. Rev. y W.-Atwood officiating,
They viii live in Chester.
The exhibition given at the town
hall Thursday evening drew crowded
house and was much appreciated by
the audience. The actors acquitted
themselves with credit, An oyster sup
per was served at the close Of the
play. followed by q dance. Cox s or
| chestra from Rutland furnished very
satisfactory music for the play and
| dance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06
LONDONDERRY.

Lyle Bolster has been i'll the past
week
Mrs \. H. Wade has gone TO Brook
line nursing.
c. 5. Wait visited in Boston and
vicinity che past week.
Mrs. Larrabee OF birmingham, Mass.
is with Mrs. Saville Gibson.
Mrs. Ida stevens returned from
Pennsylvania last week Tuesday.
Ed Eager is visiting his mother, Mrs.
Lyman PAYNE, ana nursing sore
hand.
Mr. and Mrs. Asa Bacon are spend
ing week with their grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Warner.
Mrs. Chlas and Mrs. Barney have
dissolved partnership and the hotel Will
be run by Mrs. Barney
Many from this village attended the
play and dance given at the south VII
lage by the Sons Of Veterans
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

No church services We're held Sun
jav on account Of the storm
Mrs Charles Taylor, ho was i'll
a>t week j. improving.
Mr. Bafahart al Bellows Fails was al
the home of HIS sister, Airs. Myrtle
smith. last Ihnr.day.
Airs George Randall, who Was in
Grafton rursing Mrs. Frank Ellis i've
weeks, returned home Monday.
Charles DOYLE OF Massachusetts his
acen spending Il few weeks with his
brother. y J. DOYLE, and family.
Ogcu +. smith attended the annual
meeting of the Rural Mail Carriers
association oj Windham' county in Brat
tleboro last week. He was elected Vice
president
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS

Miss Nona Hrnnes~v is visiting m.
Eo-ton.
Mis- MARY CIcarv is ia Boston Ibis
week. attending the millinery opening
Thc mineral of John Brennan took
place Thursday morning at 9 clock
in II. Charles church. \ requiem high
mass was celebrated. the hearers being
trainmcu ~ the Boston & Maine ran
road Tie burial took place in the old
Catholic cemetery. Among those pres
rut were Mrs. Iohp Cunningham of
Erfalo, n y, and Mr.. ana Mrs. arthur
I. Eohde and l"hn Mccarthy Of Brat
tlchnIn
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06
SOUTH NEWFANE.

There was large attendance Of
voters from this part OF the town at
the town meeting Tuesday.
f. Milton Dexter and Samuel j.
Shanhacher, who spent three weeks in
Florida. have returned to Philadelphia
Mrs. l.. W. shepard was with her
niece. Mrs. Leonard TAYLOR, in West
Brattleboro. from Friday until Monday.
Mrs. julius l.. Whitaker. after be
ing confined TO the house Il number OF
weeks. i able TO be- in the post of
flee again.
Mr.. and Mrs. George I, Whitney and
daughter, Helen, of Brattleboro We're
guests over Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. +. Brown and Deacon Stratton.
The ladies' benevolent society will
meet Wednesday in the vestry from ,
until clock The maple sugar party
viii he given AZ the yestry next Friday
evening, March IL. All are invited.
The water from the branch came into
the road AT and above Charles In
gram : place sunday night and Mon.
day large sucker It inches in length
was washed in and was found by &. &.
Stratton. Although seemingly dead il
proved to be very much alive.
Church services We're omitted sun.
day on account Of the heavy snowfall
which continued throughout the dav.
The branch broke up during the night.
High water also occurred during Mon
day night. when ice from streams far
ther W the galley came down. The
mild days have lowered the snow rap
idly. Some of.the sugarmakers are be
ginning to INSPECT sap buckets and
gathering tubs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06
VERMONT ACADEMY Notes

DR.. Lawson viii attend the meetings
Of the Religions Educational conven.
ton ~ Yale the latter part of this
week.
On Saturday Prof: W. C..Shaw of
The English department. Of Dartmouth
.clleee VIII lecture before the student
boo j.
Arthur l.. Emo. 81. former instructor
in English here. has been maze pro
fcsSor OF English at Penn state col
l,@c.
The Easter recess will begin Friday
morning, March -. The regular term
end dinner VIII be given the previous
evening. The academy opens for the
spring term Tuesday, April II.
Coach Tucker is conducting baseball
practice dailv in the gymnasium and
has given ont the statement that he
viii be able 10 put two strong teams
IN the field when outdoor practice is
begun.
Thr. ourrent issue OF Vermont Meade
my Life contains an interesting az
count ON The Life OF the German
school Boy. written ny Prof. {. Z.
TllinehaSt. a former instructor. xha
il doing. exchange work in Stcttin,
Germany.
The Academy will be represented At
the Boston Alumni association dinner
at Hotel Westminster March i by
In Lawson. \. w. BravIey and w Il
Drown Of the academy Office Arrange
ment- are making for the New
York Association dinner April hy
:. Il. Gilbert s., president of The New
ork association.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06

Minnesota has a Iorested area OF IS
million acres, the largest Of any state
east Of the Rocky Mountains.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06
EAST JAMAICA.

Miss Harriet noane has been visiting
friends in South Wardsboro recently
The students of Leland aud GRAY
seminary are home for week y vaca-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lucas and two
children of Brattlehoro Were visitors
at Marden Howe 5 recently
Ernest Cobb Of Londonderry ana
Frank White OF Jamaica have taken
the job of drawing logs from w. ).
Allen : for James Underwood
Miss Ruth Allen. who visited reIa
tives here, returned to her home =.
South Londonderry Tuesday. Miss Flor
ence Allen returned with her Tor a
visit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06
WINDHAM.

Ethel Johnson has gone to Wards
boro to work
Mr.. Gile and son. Loren. are recover
ing from pneumonia.
Mrs Robinson Of Townshcnd i with
her daughter. Mrs. Elias Stoweil.
Edith Adams is home from Leland
and Gray seminary for the short vaca-
ton.
The six children Of Elias Stowel re-
ported as i'll with pneumonia are all
better.
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NORTHFIELD. MASS.

Mrs. Mary poolittle is vi>it.ag her
sister in Maiden two weeks
Miss Lillian Deane has returned to
her nome in Roxhury. Mass.
Tie Choral society held - good re
hearsal Tuesday evening with - pres
cnt
Charles Blackmar has gone to Spring
field to spend the winter with his
nephew. Charles Fiske,
Another Interesting item on the pro
gram for next Monday : Eortnightlv
i q talk by Mr.. Spinning on South
America.
Mrs. Amhert G. Moody went to
Springfield Tuesday 10 spend Il few
lays with her son. George who i re
covering from surgical operation.
Hector Wallet was. operated upon
for appendicitis in the Brattieboru Me
mortal hospital Wednesday. The opera
tion was successful and the patient Is
comfortable
The third in the series OF retit.rls
will he given nj Sage chapel Friday i;
LILO p. m. by Mrs \ r. Walker. ri
anist, Mrs Miller, violini>t, Miss An
CELL. oreanist-
Mrs Emily Fuller, sister OF the late
Deacon Edward BARRIER, died at the
Barber home Wednesday morning af-
ter long Illness. The funeral Will be
held today IT 1890 9 clock. Mrs. Ful-
Ter was 4 resident OF Winchester and
the body viii be buried there.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
foreign missionary society was held
Wednesday afternoon in the home Of
Mrs. II. NJ. Dew olI. Mrs. +. \. Hol,
ton. first vice president, presided. The
devotions were led hA Miss Adilaide
Nining. Mrs. 4. r. Dickerson gave a
very impressive paper en- The Infinite
God, Infinite Faith and Infinite Spirit.
Mrs. l.. Il. Smith presented the edH-
cational problem Of this society and
gave outlines of work which could be
taken up. Mrs. A. +. Wright gave
information in regard 10 the literatur.
Of the foreign missionary society. Miss
Nining explained the work of the home
league Songs were rendered ny Mrs
w L. Moody and Mrs. +. l.. Dulcy. l
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06
NEWFANE.
Town Meeting Proceedings.

Tie town meeting was well attend
ed, = lar"er number than as!al hclhg
present. EverNon seemed interested 10
Vote on the direct primary, state
house and license questions. The queS
tions most discussed were length Of the
school year. and the payment Of the
Indebtedness Of the town by raising an
increased fax from - last year 10
$3.50 this year. 1t was decided TO
change the school year from 81 wee Ks
70 30 weeks for the ensuing year. T.. II.
Tuthiil was reelected road commission
cr by a large majority; 5000 was appfo
I.riatcd Tor improved highway. \ vote
we~ carried TO buy two more new snoA
rollers. Frof. G. X therric. whose term
OF office rs school director had expired.
is succeeded by Charles l.. llescock.
Arthur Howe, who had two more year,
to serve, resigned and i succeeded by
Mrs. G. +. Davidson. There were over
III no-license votes To four yes. Treas
urer +. \. Dewitt was moderator.
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SUBSCRIBE FOR THE REFoRMER.
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GRATUITY

In what be done stable alone
with stable and fertilizer combined Grandfae
Sdy Chime Clock for the yield above 90 bushels
being that commercial fertilizer used shall be the Bowk
brands
dy dmLy urpl r.hecon
with the ndnay~ n Of those prizes
the clock
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06

The Caller u want TO see Your
master about a bill. The Diplomatic
Servant--'. He left for the country last
night. The CaIler--''l want to pay
him. The Diplomatic Servant (hast
ilv1--" But he returned this morning
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-03-06

Mrs l.. H. HIGGINS entertained the
G.arkin club in her home Friday even
ing.
i. ". Underwood, who has been i'll
since The middle OF last week with
herpes. is still confined to his home
In the next regular meeting Of the
Grange, March /. the first and second
degrees will he conferred upon two
candidates.
Miss airline Gray. who was at home
for a week : vacation, returned Friday
to Athol, where she i Il pupil in the
high school.
Rev F. NJ. Wiswall who preached
Sunday in Guilford, has been engaged
TO preach here until u pastor is cnga@
ed permanently.
Mrs Margaret Wilcox, who visited
her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Shaffar, in
Ilndson, y. Y, returned to Ncwfane
Friday and is spending ii few days with
Mrs. Nelson Gray.
Mrs c. f. Davidson, who j. recover
ing from her illness. went Tuesday Il
Town>hend To spend Il week with her
| daughter. Mrs. f. l.. Oseood. Rev. +
n. Wtswall and Miss Lila Moulton
| who had been with her Il few weeks
returned home Tuesday
Another heavy snow storm which he
gan Saturday ended Sunday Afternoon
in rain On account of the storm an,
| bad travelling the church services which
were in charge al a student from Mt
| Hermon. Mere not largely attended am
there was no evening service.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-11-13
OLD LAI)Y<Es@;zKE.~~
NVMBfP9:IbIl65|92;||ER';;s!2E
H~TOTHT ORSSLUND x,
y AUTHOR Of THE STORY OF SARAH" THE
SHIP OF DREAr1S"ETC oorYaCn7 oy nroEnueyoo

would attempt to detain him II he
found the station uncomfortable. and
that IL he preferred to leave Abraham
behind the whole force would take
pleasure in entertaining the more
active old man.
That old Teller bates a phono-
graph" affirmed the Irishman. Its
good ter hear that hell be left any
how for comply with this storm a.
comm up"
Samuel rushed to the window, for
upstairs the panes had been too frosty
for him to see out. A storm coming
up? The beach did look gray and des-
olate. dun-colored in the dull light Of
the early day. with the winter.killed
grass and the stunted green growth Of
cedar and holly and pine only making
splotches Of darkness under a gray
sky which was filled with scurrying
clouds. The wind. too, had risen dur
Ing the night. and the increased roar
OF the surf was telling Of foul weather
at sea.
A storm threatening! And the pleas
ant prospect Of being shut in at the
beach with the cast-iron Abraham and
these husky life-savers for the re-
mainder of the winter! No doubt Abe
would insist upon helping the men
with the double duties imposed by
thick weather. and drag Samuel out
on patrol.
When dew yew start. Havens?"
demanded Samuel in shaking tones.
Les get of afore Abe gifts back an
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-11-13
CHAPTER XVII.
The pessrtar.


AZ dawn the station was wide awake
and everybody out of bed. Samuel
crept downstairs In his stocking feet.
his boots In his hand. his eyes heavy
with sleeplessness. and his wig awry
He shivered - he drew close to the
hre. and asked In one breath for a
prescription for chilblains and where
might Abe be. Abe's lounge was
empty and his blankets neatly folded
upon Il.
The sunrise patrol from the east
who had just returned, made reply
that he had met Captain Abe WALKING
along the surf to get up an appetite
for his griddlecakes and salt pork
Samuel sat down suddenly on the
lounge and opened bis mouth.
Didn't he have enough exerc,se
ytstday. for marcy's sake! Put niRh
killed me. was that tired las night
! couldn't sleep . wink. declar.. ef
twant fer that fool Newspaper q.
comm ont ternisht I'd 20 home ter.
day. Yer a-gwine acrost haint yer.
Havens?"
Hsvens laughed In response. Sam
uel covered at him.
7 want homo comforts back" he
vowed sulleuly. The beach hainv
what II used ter be- Coin ON q bic.
mic with Abe Rose u like settin' yer
teeth into cast-iron stove lid covered
With Z thin layer o paddin.. I'm
Argoin' home"
The keeper assured him that NO one
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-11-13
TWO VARIETIES OF PURGE
May Accompany Meat Or Form the
Foundation Of . Most Sub
stantlal Soup.

A PURGE may be either an accom-
paniment to meat or form the fou.ds'
ton Of substantial soup. Whatever
vegetable Is turned intola PURGE must
nrst be well boiled. then passed
through q sieve-a work demanding
patience. 1t Is true. The PURGE will
then have . little butter and season
Ing added to 1t. cream or the yolks
OF eggs. or some gravy sauce. accord
Ing to what meat 1t accompanies.
A PURGE of chestnuts accompanies
veal or poultry and requires the ad-
dition Of little thick cream. A PURGE
OF white haricot beans accompanies
roast mutton.
A puree Of sorrel or spinach, or
both combined. Is really incest when
served without meat and placed in in
divtdual cocottes or in shells of fried
bread After passing the spinach, ETC..
through the sieve 1t is beaten up with
q little butter and cream and literally
seasoned. It should not be boiled
more than just enough to cook 1t ten
der. and then 1t will keep its color
and favor.
Cucumbers. marrows. turnips. arti-
chokes and pumpkins all make deli
cious purees. sweet or savory. Anoth-
er delicious PURGE of small white
onions and new potatoes makes .
dainty dish. II sufficient cream IL add
ed. and the mixture II put into small
CHINA dishes and Drowned on top.
Inc puree destined for serving
alone or a. an accompaniment TO
meat must be kept thick. yet smooth;
the puree that forms the foundation
Of soup 10 heightened out to make Q
SUFFICIENT quantity by adding to 1t
meat or vegetable stock. and milk or
cream. or milk or eggs. etc. The eggs
and cream should not be put in until
after the PURGE II cooked and taken
rom the IRE.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-11-13
HOME HELPS

The furniture will be improved BY
being wiped OF occasional;.' with .
cloth dipped In linseed oil.
The short grass trimmings from the
lawn make very good feed for fowls.
To save face towels put hanger on
both sides Of the towel and you will
md that instead Of one end wearing
and the other remaining unworn. both
ends will wear evenly.
One ,Qua-t Of flour made mp into
baking powder biscuits will make
from twelve to fifteen. according TO-
the size Of the cutter.
When using whipped cream II you
add the white Of an egg to the cream
and whip with It. 1t requires less
cream and II more delicate In taste
and flavor.
Washing Jap silk blouses. . tea
spoonful Of methylated spirit. added
to two pints Of water. gives just the
SUFFICIENT stiffness required and saves
starchinE or ironing. when too wet.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-11-13

tries ter hold me. He seems ter be 90
plagued stuck on the life over here,
he'll think I must be tew."
But. though Ravens had to wait for
the return of the man who had gone
on duty yesterday morning. still Abe
had not put In an appearance when
Samuel and the life saver trudged
down the trail through the woods Of
the bay. Az he stepped into the
scooter Samuel's conscience at last
began to prick him.
"Yew su the men will look AFTER
the old fellow well an not let him
overdewf"
But the whiss of the flight had al.
ready begun and the scooter's nose
was set toward Twin Coves. her sail
skimming swiftly with the ring of the
steel against the ice over the shining
surface of the bay.
Law. yes" Samuel eased his con-
science; "of course they will. They
couldn't hurt him. anyhow. never
seen anybody take 30 kindly ter hard.
enin' a. that air Abe"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-11-13
MADE UP OF SMALL THINGS
Eve" the Most insignificant Words
ana Acts May BE Productive Of
Joy or the Reverse.

A Wild birds song 10 q little thins
lost In the deeps Of q frowning sky
Ard yet as 1t falls on q listening
ear and leaves its message of melody
earth's green seems brighter and life
10 sweeter. all through an autumn day
The COO OF babe 10 q little thing
meaningless sound from q vacant
mind.
But It's the only sound that all na.
lions heed: the one clear language all
races know.
A mothers love 10 little thing-too
soon. alas. forgot
But 1t typines to blind humankind
the love and trust and hope divine
that bear with patience calm and
sweet the wilful wrongs In these lives
Of ours.
A passing smile 10 q little thing
lost In q world Of toll and care.
And yet the soul with gloom Cd.
pressed and the life grown wearied
with burdens hard will happier be in
the after-glow Of q smile that il
warmly kind.
A kindly word IL a little thing
breath that goes and q sound that
dies.
But the heart that gives and the
neart that hears may know that It
sings and sings md sings till at last
1t blends with the wild birds song.
and the COO Of babes in what men call
the celestial choir.-Utica Saturday
Globe.