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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-01

T. s1e CUSTOM SUIT SALE B TRY LYFORD BROTHERS BUY Y East Side and West End Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-01

A letter was received at this office yesterday concerninsg the actions of a certain club magnAte connected with the Park City Baseball league We would be pleased to publish the same if the person who tsigned himself "A Fan will but send in his correct name and address.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
WILL HAVE 5o7 DELEGATES.
WIndham County Will Be Entitled to
80 in Republican Convention.

The Republican state committee. at
meeting held in Burlington, decided
10 hold 4 state convention for the nom
NATION Of state officers. in Montpeli1r
Wednesday, Sept. ..
The caucuses for the election of del
e@ates will be held on the same dav.
Thursday, August 81, at which time all
the new city and town committees will
be elected.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed:
Whereas, it is the judgment of the
republican state committee that If is
Impractical to adopt a party primary
without Legislative authority and as
the committee has no assurance that n
special session of the legislature is to
be called IN time for the passage of a
direct primary law which could be eff
tectually used for nominations for the
November election:
Resolved, That the Republican state
convention be called by this commit
tee forthwith and the day fixed for
holding eaucuses in accordance with
the law now in effect.
The basis for representation was fix
Ell on the vote for governor in 1912
ana viii be one for each town. one for
each 100 votes and one for each frac-
ton exceeding 30. This will make the
total number of delegates 507 The di-
EIsien by counties will be as follows:
Addison IS, Bennington 50. Caledonia
-, Chittenden Al, Essex Il. Franklin
-, Grand Isle 10, LamoilIe II. Orange
81, Orleans 30, Rutland IS, Washington
- Nindham 80, Windsor 80.
Congressman Frank l.. Greene was
UNANIMOUSLY chosen as permanent
man of the state convention.
1t IS stated that each member of the
state committee conferred with town
committees of his county and that the
sentiment was practically unanimous
IN favor OF state convention and
against holding state primary at :.
time when no primary law is in effect.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
RECEIVES
MANY VISITORS
Old Home Week Celebration Attract
ing Large Number of Former Resi-
dents-Speaking and Exercises.
Especial to The Reformer.)

Especial to The Reformer.)
JAMAICA, Aug. 6.
A large number of visitors came
Tuesday for the Old Home celebration,
automobiles and trains bringing per
sons to their former homes. With the
streets bright with flags and bunting,
Learly every house being decorated, the
morning was spent renewing acquaint-
ances and exchanging experiences.
At noon dinner was served to a large
number in q. A. r. hall, all civil war
veterans being served free. At $50
Q clock Opera hall was crowded to it's
capacity, many turning back home as
there was not standing room. The
following program was carried out:
Music, leitsinger S orchestra; prayer,
itev. A. +. Hartwell; music, orchestra;
"ddress, State s Attorney A. Y. d. Pi-
FER; music, orchestra; prize speaking
oy Margaret Lackey, Fred Burke, Lind
icy HartWell, lola Gleason Merle Pot
ter, Florence Cheney and Erold Ben
son. Rev. William White, Mrs. F. G.
Brigham and A. V. ID. Piper were
chosen judges. After music by the or
chestra prizes were awarded as fol
lows: lst, Miss lola Gleason; 3D. Lind
ley HartWell; Sd, Miss Erold Benson.
The contestants all did so well that the
audience was unanimous in the opinion
that to assign the prizes with justice
would be very difficult. The Judges
voted to give all honorable mention
Supper was served at $50 in G. A. r.
nall, followed by campfire on the
common. The camp was set up on the
lawn, which was lighted with long
lines of japanese lanterns and deco
rated with bunting. A large campfire
was lighted around which a crowd
gathered
George Kellogg and Rev William
"hite spoke briefly of their pleasure in
returning to their boyhood town. One
selection, The Last Roll Call. was read
by Miss Edith Clarke, and the orehes-
ira played several pieces, two of which,
Ienting On the Old Camp Ground and
America, were hung by all
Following this, crackers. cheese and
coffee were served to all by the Sons
OF Veterans. The day s program closed
with Il dance in Opera hall. Much
praise is due L. r. Barnes, who had
large of the affairs of the dav and
made 1t great success.
During the afternoon sale of fancy
articles was held and ice cream was
served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

Protective Grange will hold reg
ular meeting Wednesday evening, Aug
II.
The Hooker, Corser & Mitchell over
all shop will close Saturday for two
weeks.
The DevcreuX Players are presenting
the Shakspearian play, As You Like 1t,
out of doors at Island park this after
noon, under the auspices of the Won
an g club. Tonight at s clock they
will present Twelfth Night ut the SAINT
place and under the same auspices.
Persons who use the spring near tn,
Crystal Springs Ice Co. s pond of
Brook street are very indignant because
the spring has been dcfIed, and if the
responsible parties are located it is the
intention Of the residents in that local
ity to start legal proceedings.
Harold Evans was cut on one knee
in the upset of Tutors automobile il
which he was a passenger last night.
The mishap occurred on the Putney
road Il short distance above the Brad
ley farm. None of the other occupants
of the car were injured seriously. The
ear was towed to the Manley garage.
The Friday night meeting in the
Congregational vestry will be of spe-
cial interest to Congrcgationalists. Mrs
Wiliiston Walker Of New Haven, Conn.
and Brattleboro will speak on Our Re
sponsibility to Our Homeland. Mrs.
Walker. who is an interesting speaker.
represents the Woman S Home Mission
airy federation on the national council
commission on missions The meeting
viii begin at 100 O'Clock.
Good sized audiences greeted Rev. F.
b. Meyer of London in the First Bap-
fist church yesterday afternoon and
last evening. DR.. Meyer came from
Mortified, where he is one of the con
ference speakers, and gave forceful adj
dresses with characteristic vigor and
effectiveness. The afternoon service
was more especially for women. The
evening address emphasized the stand
ards of Christian living. Prof. Willis
ton Walker presided at the latter ser
vice.
Charles l.. Shaw. 66, who died in
Orange, Mass, Monday after a long i'll
ness, was d native of Vermont, son
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynas Shaw. His par
cnts moved to Georgia when he was al
infant. At the age Of Il he was draft
ed into the Confederate army and serv-
ed through the Civil war. After the
war he lived some time in Brattleboro
later in Toledo, Ohio, and Chester, this
state. He had worked in the New
Home sewing machine shops in Orange
since 1850. His wife died two years
ago. lie leaves two sons, Harry of
Orange and Walter of Middlehoro,
Mass, and a brother II. d. Shaw Of
Springfield, Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
RED CROSS OFFERINGS.
Vermont Organization Will Receive
Contributions for European War.

Harry S. Howard, treasurer of the
Vermont chapter of the American Red
Cross Association, has received word
from Henry ID. Holton of Brattleboro.
secretary of the Vermont chapter, to
the effect that, in view of the outbreak
of hostiIities between Austria and
Servia, the American Red Cross de
cided, on the Goth of July, after con
Sultation between members of the in
ternational relief fund committee. to
make public announcement that it
would receive through its state chap
tiers and forward it to the Austrian
Red Cross society or the Servian Red
Cross society, as the donaters may
designate, contributions for relief work.
Mr.. Howard has written to head
quarters to find if any changes in the
announcement have been made, since
Austria and Servia are no longer the
principal parties involved. In the
meantime lie is ready to receive con
tributions under the original order.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
GUILFORD.

Mrs. Clifford Baker and son, Lyman,
of Brattleboro are guests at q. Z. Mil
Ter 5 until Sunday.
A. J. Belden is adding veranda
70 his cottage, painting and making
other improvements.
There viii be services in Christ
church Sunday at 80 by Rev Nelson
Kellogg of Brattleboro.
Mrs. Fred Coombs suffered another
slight shock Tuesday and remains in
a stupor much of the time
Mrs. A. J. Belden returned Saturday
from week s vacation at the beach
and with her sister, Mrs. S. 7. Daven-
port, in Greenfield.
Will Ryan and Tom Lowry of North
Weirs, \. H., are guests of their sister
and brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Lowry, at the Ryan farm.
Miss Lemyra Waterman and aunt,
Mrs. ParkeTson of Providence, r. L.,
have been guests at Frank Jacobs S at
Lawrence French 5 this week.
Miss Willard and sister of Mcdford,
Mass, and Mr.. Seaman and family OF
Long Meadow, \. y. are boarding at
Arthur Yeaw s for summer outing.
The Ladies Aid society of the Con
gregational church will be entertained
at an afternoon tea at the home OF
Mrs. John +. Gale next Wednesday.
Aug. Il. \ cordial invitation is extend
ed to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. p. Squires and the
latter 5 sister, Mrs. Lyman of Keene,
y. H., went to Springfield Saturday
by automobile, returning Monday. Mrs.
Lyman went to Keene in the afternoon,
Mrs. Ira Mather and daughter, Flor.
ence, going with her for visit.
Mrs. Jesse Weatherhead has two
dahlias growing beside her veranda
that she is justly proud OF, each being
eight feet tall, and there are % bios
SONS, rose pink in color. Mrs. Wealth
erhead claims that their beauty and
thrift depends on the large amount OF
water that she puts on them daily.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
COLLISION DEATH
ROLL SET AT SO
Twenty Five Others Injured, Six Fat
ally, in Crash of Train Near Tip
ton Ford, Mo.

JOPLIN, Mo, August s. - Thirty
eight persons were killed and . injured
in 4 collision between northbound pas
sen2cr train No. , on the Kansas CITY
Southern railway and a Missouri &
North Arkansas railroad easolene mo-
torcar running in the Kansas CITY
Southern tracks near Upton Ford, 10
miles south of here, last night Mis-
taken orders are said to have caused the
accident.
A relief train CARRYING physicians
and nurses brought the injured to
Joplin.
According to reports received here.
both the motorcar and the train were
running at Il high rate of speed when
they met at a small siding known as
Upton 5 Ford. With the collision came
the explosion Of the gasolene reservoir
of the motoTear, setting both the motor
car aud the train afre. Every person in
the motorcar was killed, it is stated.
The injured, pinned beneath the
wreckage, begged piteously to be re-
leased as the fire attacked them The
fire, quickly spreading, made it i'm
possible for the uninjured to assist
them.
The motor car was showed back 300
yards by the train and was left
suspended over the locomotive
None of the passengers on the train
were killed, although the engineer and
fireman We're injured. The passengers
were thrown upon the floor Of the mo-
torcar and imprisoned by the seats
which were overturned. Because of
the rapid spread Of the flames the num-
her of the dead was not known hours
after the accident. Some reports said
it would reach 90.
The motor crew is said to have had
orders to pass the northbound passen-
ger train at Upton Ford. The train
crew had similar orders. Instead OF
waiting for the train to pass, however,
the motorear IS said to have proceeded
south, and upon reaching curve mile
hcyoI<, the collision came.
The motor car was in charge of En-
gineman Herbert RatclitT and Conduc-
tor s. \. Nicholas. Frank Bradley
was the brakeman. All three are among
the dead.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
CANOEISTS LEFT
FOR HOME TO-DAY
Eight Rockies from Springfield,
Mass, Padded to Brattleboro-
Will Participate in Regatta.

party of eight canoeists arrived
in town Tuesday in three canoes, hav-
iIs; padded from the Rockrimmon
Boat club of Springfield, Mass, of
which all were members. The Rock
les, as they are called, enjoyed the
trip very much. The party consisted
of j. Keane, M. +. O'Connor, E. H.
Dunn, f. A. Stevens G. Kirby, J. Hen
nessey, II. Meagher and L. J. keaveney.
They found many obstacles on the trip,
such as rapids and shallow places in
the river, but they overcame all of
them. They found many beautiful
camping spots on the trip. The campers
highly appreciated the treatment ac-
corded them by the people in Brattle-
boro. This was the first party of canoe
lists to paddle up the river from Spring
field in several years. Most eanoeists
ship their canoes north and paddle
down.
When the q Rockies get back to
Springfield they will be in fine condi-
ton to participate in a rowing regatta
at Riverside park, Springfield, August
30. The party remained here until this
morning and then left for home.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
PERSONAL.

In Springfield, Mass, Aug. ,, ason
to Fred NJ. and Emma R. Moore.
Edward and Justin Moran and Bryan
Gale went to Bellows Falls today to
attend the baseball game.
w. H. Eddy Of Boston visited Misses
Addie and Grace Morse the first of the
week and called on friends In town.
Mrs. Ann Benson returned this morn
ing from Old Orchard beach where she
had been with her daughter, Miss
Sarah Benson.
Frank J. Barber of Oshkosh, Wis, a
brother of the late d. NJ Barber, and
his daughter, Frances, are visiting here
for two weeks. Mr.. Barber and his
brother, Arthur J., comprise the oldes!
law firm in Oshkosh. He is Il former
resident of Hinsdale, n. H.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
EAST DOVER.

Mrs Sarah Adams of Providence, Il.
L., is visiting Mrs Rua Adams.
Ruby Franklin of Greenfield, Mass,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. +. +. Yeaw.
Mrs. Charles Edwards of South New
fame visited her daughter, Mis-. Carl
Brown, last week.
Mrs. Mabel Gilbert of Springfield
Mass, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. +. T.
Johnson, this week.
Mrs Francis Wright went Wednes-
day to Springfield, Mass, to spend 4
week with her sister.
Floyd Robinson of West Wards
boro spent last week with his aunt
Mrs. L. f. johnson.
Mrs. w. ID. Howe and two sons, CaIl
and Lucien, are attending Mortified
meetings a few days this week.
Rev. and Mrs. G. w. Russell return
ed Friday from an outing of two OF
three weeks at Lake Iroquois.
Miss Opal Hudson and Miss Helen
johnson of Brattleboro were guests al
d. M. Hale s and G.. II. Turner 5 this
week.
Leslie Turner came Saturday from
Lyndon Centre to spend a week S vaca
tlon with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z
IL. Turner.
Mrs E. r. Betterley and two chill
dren, Margaret and Edward, of Spring
field, Mass, came Friday to visit hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Pratt.
Mrs. Dora Austin and son, Robert
of Putney and Mrs. Jennie Wrisley anG
daughter, May, of Swanzey, n. H., wer,
visitors over Sunday at George Pound 5
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lazelle Of
Springfield, Mass, visited relatives here
from Friday to Monday. Mr.. Lazelle !:
aunt, Mrs. Lydia Lazelle, returned
home with them for a week s visit.
An automobile party consisting OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Lampson, Mrs
Emily Taylor and Mr.. and Mrs vii
liam Lawton of New Haven, Conn.
were guests at T. Z. Yeaw S Saturday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

W. +, Kelley and Miss Williams of
Holyo!le, Mass, win give another dem
onstration of modern dances at Island
park Friday evening.
G. l.. Coanc. who was in the black
smithing business on Flat street with
W. +. Searles, has sold his interest
there and established a shop in w. II.
Stuart 5 building on Elm street.
some weeks ago charged with operat-
ing an automobile while intoxicated
and whose case was continued to this
morning, viii receive sentence Monday.
Judge Frank +. Barber continued the
case to Monday this morning.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
Vermont News Notes.

The Vermont Life Underwriters as
ISOLATION annual meeting was held il
Burlington this week, the program in
GLIDING an excursion on Lake Cham
plain, a banquet, an address by w. L
johnson of New York, superintendent
of agencies OF the Equitable Life In
surance society and musical selections
At the business session these officers
were elected: President AFRO NJ. Hazel
ton of Burlington; first vice-president,
II. c. Farrar of Rutland; second vice
president, s. s. Ballard of Montpelier
secretary, A. G. Mason of Rutland;
treasurer, r. S. Pike of Rutland
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
BIRTHS.

In North Shelburne, July %. a son
to Mr.. and Mrs. Ray IL. Harrington.
grandson to Albert Jefts of Ncwfanc
In Syracuse, n. Y. (Crouse-Irving
Hospital), July %, daughter. Alice
Helen, to Prof. and Mrs. Clarence
Howe Thurber Of Charlottesville. Ind,
and granddaughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
John w Thurber of Earlville, y y,
formerly of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Daniel ATarpino is confnod +o
tho house bv illness.
Major c. Houghton went TO New
York this morning on business.
Mrs G = Rood has oono - t..
,hcnd to visit at II. II. HoIbrook !
Mrs. G. FL. Smith is VISITING -
Putney with AIR and Mrs n u pal,
telson.
Fred Minis is taking a two.weeks
vacation. which he Is enan,I;n(, -
Gown.
Miss Esther Brownen has returned
rom 10 days visit in Springfcld
Mass.
Alfred Darling will move Saturday
TO A. II. Harvey house on Clark
avenue.
II. NJ. Cain of Somerville. Mass, is
pending two-weeks' vacation in
own with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. John l.. Roess return
ed last night from an automobile trip
to Springfield, Mass.
Miss Rhona Patterson of Putnev is
pending the week in town with her ia
| Their. Dan Patterson.
Mrs. FIather. who had been a ouest
OF Mrs. A. f. Schwenk. has returned
10 her home in Nashua.
Nrrs HAM, D,nho,, IL,
ing the summer in Westminster Wos+
visited yesterday in town.
| A. p. Simonds returned last niob+
| from New YorlS ,ybaro no '', boa | isa lls
| on business since Tuesday
Miss Addie Sba+tuck win ao 40
Springfield Wtl tomorrow 10 Temoin
| over Sunday with relatives
Miss Violet Holconh If Now pr;4
| ain, Conn. is visiting her aunt Mrs
J. Sutherland of Pine street.
NJ CO. &c.,. ...-
lav from Halifax. where She had beo,
several weeks with relatives
NJ. rh,,1o.. gn,;4t, - Ir.I-.t.-
wi . N.il1t' Tvs 'o''li'H oI tioiiohe, Mass
MS Mr. and NJ. 'r Ta,,n lsitl,g heI par
A. a..I ~ ,if ''','e en-
b., Sr; 'ri',e I'I' -h''o't % STONE went
" - '''' NIaSS'' to"aE TO visit
NJ n Can,. l'r,','- - 49, -" u'S ,,
.,,tor,aI;l, T' 1-9l - i1os'on o"l''e ny
'u :.I,I Io'l ueSo"y ana spent the
r,,','or r.l' Win HIS "io'ieI' oh"IleS IL
IIarr,; o....,,... .........,
- A+ha, '',,'l,'i' ''iIIga 70 ms nome
nl., -A'''ol ''''I Jay ms lai''lIy VIII
ua,,3ara, io' 1t l0'seI NlSl' at harvey
7''n''eIS ;.
MI and Mrs. c. w. Richardson and
,"o children returned last night from
| Il vacation OF TWO weeks at York
Beach Me.
Miss Emma RoIin, who is on a two
weeks vacation from her work at L,
1 y q N
crest street
| Frank Morse of Boston is spending
his vacation in town with his parents.
Az ana MIS- James Morse OF South
i'''" S'Iee''
| Senator II. G. Barber returned yes
tcrday from Burlington, where he at
tended a meeting of the Republican
''''''IS q inc sl't''
| charles Han IS camping at North
| heid with the Boy Scouts. Ernest
| Morse Is taking his place in Suther-
I'nd S while h" is away.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Y. MarAlpin of
ne" ofh rity are guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Wales. Mrs. Mac Alpiu
ana MIS- wales are sisters.
Mrs. l.. w. ilawlev went to Mor-
ester Tuesday for a short visit. From
thefe she VIII 90 to their cottage at
ok beach to remain through Au
gust
Mr.. and Mrs. \. L. Perham will
| move Saturday from the Morse hous,
Oh EIm street to the house recently
! , ,,,l by Mrs. L. L. Roberts on
walnut street.
Miss Nina Cain is in Schenectady
| y. Y, for month 5 visit with hc1
! hro+bnr ITr,r,. C.i, H. : ~.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06

"There is nothing so hard to ride as
young broncho, - said the Westerner
Ion, ! don t know, replied the man
from back East. . Did you ever try the
water wagon Toledo Blade.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
THE WEATHER.
Unsettled Tonight and Friday; Proba-
bly, Local Showers.

WASHINGTON, August g. - The
weather forecast: Unsettled late tonight
and Friday, probably local showers;
cooler on east coast; moderate south
and southwest winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06

With the exception of Germany,
France is the largest producer of iron
ore in Europe and the third largest in
the world. The estimated production
Of iron ore in France in 1913 was 81
714,00 metric tons, against $3.50, 00s
tons in 1912
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06

After Aug | will have a 5-passen-
get Ford ear for carrying people eth
or for pleasure or business, the fol
lowing days of each week: Tuesday.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday af-
tcrnoons. | drive to please patrons
Prices reasonable. Phone 222. l.. G,
Barnard. l34-l36
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06

Taylor, the Tailor, Spruce street,
becoming known rapidly; surrounding
townspeople are getting repaired for
winter business; more pressing past
week; new work can t be beaten.
Phone 349-X. 132-l42 81
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
DUMMERSTON.

The question for the Grange meet
ing Aug IS is The Connection of the
Schools and the Grange With Each
Other.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
DEATHS.

IN Nottingham, July 50, Mrs. Fred
eric Emerson, e., wife OF Rev. Frederic
Emerson.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-08-06
NO CUP RACE THIS YEAR.
Shamrock " Withdrawn on Account
of the War.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-Sir Thomas Lip
ron yesterday telcphoncd The Associat
ed Press that on account of the declar-
alton of war by Great Britain he had
withdrawn his yacht Shamrock " from
the races tn he held off New York for
the America s cup.