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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Cutting have been
keeping house in the upstairs tenement of
Mrs. Viola Roberts's house.
Miss Jennie Pierce was with her moth
err Mrs. F. L. Pierce, for Thanksgiving,
returning to Scituate Saturday.
Daniel Crowley, ir., has gone to Ash
ueIot. y. H., where he is station agent Tor
THE Boston x Maine Railroad Co.
Probably one of the largest Thanks
giving parties in town was at Leon i.
BILE.
Rev. A. F. Triee finished his pastor
ale at the Baptist church Sunday. He
has not completed his plans for the fu-
ture.
c. A. Poland returned Thursday
morning from Kalamazoo, Mich, where
he went to attend the funeral of his
father.
Cecil Douglas returned for Thanksgiving
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Douglas, after testing cattle for the West
River association
Miss Beatrice Bartlett teacher in
Springfield, Mass, and formerly a teacher
here, has been spending few days with
Mrs. Victor Cutting.
Mrs. Villa Davenport spent Thursday
at Mrs Hugh Crawford 5 in Brattle-
boro, where the family met for their
Thanksgiving dinner.
Miss Ethel Wing, who attends high
Ischool in Springfield, was at home for
Thanksgiving and was accompanied by
Mrs Floyd Lawrence.
There win be no preaching service
in the Baptist church Sunday. The
Sunday school and men 5 class will he
held in the auditorium.
Miss Laura Braley returned to her
Ischool duties in auckland, Mass, Satm-
day, after being at the home of her par
Tents, Mr.. and Mrs r. III. Braley, for
Thanksgiving.
The workmen have arrived and are
busy putting in the steel tubing which
is to take the place of the old pensto ck
which has been torn out at the w A
Cole Paper company 5 mill.
| Miss Perham OF Cambridgeport has
been at Mrs. NJ. +. Robbins 5 with
embroideries this week. This is Miss
Perham S first attempt at going out
with her work since her return from
the hospital.
At the Congregational church fair
tonight, Friday, good supper will be
served at s clock and a play by Il
women will be given at $50. Miss
Elwell will give mandolin solos, ac-
companied by Mrs. II. II. Lawrence on
the piano. Useful and fancy articles
and homemade candy will be on sale
during the afternoon and evening
First Congregational church Preaching
services, 1915 am. and pm. Morning
topic, Untold Wealth for the Million.
Evening, The Man on the Street Sunday
school after the morning service. Glasses
for all ages. The H. and d. club will
meet Wednesday evening, Dec 9, at the
parsonage. Midweek service with sermon
Thursday evening in the church vestry \
hearty invitation to all the services.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05
Who Next to Help Kurn Hsttin.

Some weeks ago Miss +. Eliza
Sessions spoke at Lyndonville, Vt, in
the interest of the New England Kurn
Hattin Homes. She referred to the IN
fortunate fact that, with a fine build
| ing at Westminster. large enough TO
accommodate at least 10 bows, and with
/ Applications enough on file at the office
Ito about fll the building. no boys could
be taken because of Il lack of funds
TO open the building.
| That Miss Sessions'S address made
an impression is evident from an OF
| fer that very soon came to her. \ man
1 of Vermont. who modestlv wished his
name suppressed, offered to give Sl50,
because he felt it pity that, with the
great need on the part of 80 many
! boys, the building should stand idle.
/ But he wisely thought best to try TO
stimulate others TO give. that enough
| funds might be secured. so he condi-
| toned his offer on the finding of SO
others who would give Il like sum.
One of the dailieS of the state called
attention to the offer, with the result
that a woman of Vermont sent in $50.
! 1t looked as If her faith that the 40
people to give $3.50 each was so strong
that she did not think it worth while
to delay her payment
! fOHOWlhg hafu after the check OF
the woman came pleasant letter from
/ Senator c. 5. Page, who had seen the
| first offer. His letter read: ~ have
notedt that there is one man in Yer
mont who is willing to give $50. in
| ease 80 others are willing to give the
same, to finance the Laura l.. Aims
worth building. 1t is always well to
give mn1 an opportunity to he gen
erous if he wants to be, and. in order
that the gentleman may not be disap-
| pointed, / think / had better say to
YOU that I viii be one Of the other 50
However this may be / can t seem to
think of any better way of giving
thanks than by saving that if at any
time within 90 days the other IS in
! dividuals can be found who will con
tribute the $3.50 each, / may be count
ed upon to contribute that sum-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05
WARDSBORO.
Successful Deer Hunters.

The successful deer hunters this sea
son are as follows: Nov. l., Perley
kidder, four points, 40 pounds; Nov.
j., Jay Hayes, eight points, 2o6
pounds: Nov. IL, Bert Bacon. spike
horn, l75 pounds; Nov. -, William
Fitzpatrick, eight points, 200 pounds
Nov. 81, William Hakey, spike
horn, 100 pounds; Nov -, f. B. Kid
der, eight points, 173 pounds; Nov.
p, Bert Wilder, spikehorn, 40 pounds;
Nov. %, William Pineo, three points,
rs pounds; Nov. 2S, George Johnson,
six points, l5S points; Nov. %, w. +.
Allen, spikehorn, 40 pounds; Dee. !,
Dana Stafford, spikehorn, 80 pounds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05
TOWNSHEND.
FEARED BOY WAS CRUSHED.
Was on Load Which Overturned, but
Had Only Slight Injuries.

Bonnie Lawrence, four years old ,
escaped a sudden and terrible death
by a narrow margin Tuesday. His faith
er, Frank b. Lawrence, with his heavy
pair of oxen, was drawing the saw mill
recently bought by Joseph Fife to Mr.
Fife 5 farm. Bennie was riding on the
load. As they neared the top of a steep
grade on Barber hill the chain snapped.
Mr.. Fife was behind the team ready
to block the wheels. but the steep
grade and weight Of the mill caused
it to run rapidly down the hill several
rods, then swerve to one side, the
whole load. overturnng. The men ran
instantly to the spot almost fearing to
| find the little lad crushed, but found
him safe in II narrow space behind the
engine, with no injuries save severa
loosened teeth, n scratch on the chif
and small bruse on his back.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05
GUILFORD.
Serious Encounter With a Bull.

Leon Faifbank,. son OF r. n. Fair
bank, had very narrow escape from
death last week Wednesday. When
lending bull to the brook TO drink
the animal suddenly attacked him,
knocking him down many times. Mr..
Fairbank called for help and defended
himself the best he could. Lur hily. a
neighbor saw and heard him and ran
to the rescue with pitchfork and
succeeded in beating the bull off. He
later tied the bull to Il tree. Mr..
Fairhank 5 left shoulder was dislocated
and he was otherwise bruised and could
hardly get to the house. The bull had
no horns, otherwise Mr.. Fairbank prob
ably would have been killed.
DR.. George F. Barber and family of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05
PUTNEY.
Electric Light Poles Being Set.

The poles are being set for the cleo
trir lights and the distributing station
is in w. G. Treadway's pasture The
lines are nearly completed to the mills
aud it looks as though the long-ex-
pected lights would soon be burning.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05
Six More Successful Hunters.

The hunting season closed with J. J
Barnes of Westminster as the last
lucky hunter in this section. While
hunting with viii Holbrook late Tues
day afternoon each shot at a large
buck on .Jenison hill. Mr.. Barnes
bringing it down. The animal weighed
over 200 pounds. and had eight points.
Sixteen deer have been shot in this
part of the town Besides the 10 named
last week the successful hunters were
Richard Pierce, Frank BAH, John Rock
c. d. Boyden, !. J. Barns and Frank
Crawley. Wilbur Snyder, after bringing
down Il deer every year for nine years,
decided on the evening of Dee. that
luck had changed and that no buck
was coming his way.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

Fred c. Cutler is suffering from n
cracked rib, the result of being kicked
by bun AT !. II. Ware : Monday. The
animal is not regarded rs cross. but
as Mr.. Gather passed behind him a
piece of rope accidentally struck the
bull, causing him to kick Mr. Ware
carried Mr.. Cutler home in his team,
his side being severely painful.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

More than thirty women have lost
their lives in the suffrage campaign
in England.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05
SOUTH VERNON.
Three Birthday Anniversaries.

The children and grandchildren of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles jackson met at their
home Sunday to celebrate three birthday
anniversaries occurring this week Mr.
Jackson was 50 years old Tuesday, Dee /
He received a shower of over 100 post
cards The anniversary of his son. Fred
j OF Greenfield. was Monday, Nov 80.
\ granddaughter, Miss Martha J. Of
Northampton. will he Is years old Satul-
day. The guests were Mr.. and Mrs Ar
thur Jackson and daughter, Martha. OF
northampton, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred jack
son of Greenfield and their daughter, Miss
Ethel. who Is teaching in North Oxford,
and Mrs. Ralph J. of Springfield, Mass
Nearly all came Friday and returned Sun
day and Monday. This was the first time
they all had been together in a long time
The children are requested to meet in
the church Saturday at 1.45 pm. for the
FIRST Christmas rehearsal.
Rev. F. H. Leavitt went deer hunting
Nov. 2T, but instead of getting a deer he
shot and killed a II pound fox.
The mission societies Will hold a mission
sale at the parsonage the afternoon and
evening of Dec. -, if pleasant, or on the
first following pleasant day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

The women OF the Congregational
church served another of their successful
harvest suppers in the vestry Wednesday
evening, Although the weather and tray
cling were unfavorable an attendance Of
about 100 testified to the excellent reputa-
ton which these suppels have gained.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

z. E. WHITE, M. d. General Practitioner
Office rooms and 6. Crosby block. Hours
TO 9 o. m, 1 to and to p. IN. Resi-
dence, 20 Grove st. Telephone. III.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

G. R. ANDERSON. Surgeon and Physician.
Surgery a speciality. Office and residence.
Brooks House, 12S Main ST. Hours until 0 a.
m; / 70 $50 and TO 8 p. m. Phone, 246.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

DIR. Z. r. LYNCH, Surgeon. Office, Park
bldg, rooms l aud 3, telephone $40, office
hours: until a. m, . to 3 and to 9 p. IN :
Me!rose hospital, telephone, POI, to 10 a.
IN. residence, l41 Canal ST.. telephone, III
Sundays by appointment only.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

DR.. GRACE w. BURNETT, Physician and
hours: $50 to go a. m, 30 to 2 80 and
z 20 D. m. Telephone. 744 w.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

ADVERTISE YOUR TO RENT
IN THE DAILY REFoRMER
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

Dir. George F. Barber and family of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

Or II. P. GREENE, Physician and surgeon,
Office, Bank block. Hours: 8 to a. m
/ to and to p. m. Residence 80 Green
s.. Telephone connections.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

DR.. G.. 3, HUNTER. Wlliston block, over
acotts grocery. Office hours ! to B p. m
6.3O TO 3 .. m. Residence, West Brattleboro
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

JORDAN & SON, optometrists, / Elliot st.
SPECIALISTS in the correction of defective Wis
ion. Examination, to IL a. m, 100 to 5
= m. Evenings, Monday and Saturday, Z to 9.
1D0- nImcmts al y0mr comNenience. Tel S2-M
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

w. R. MOVES. NJ. D.. Eye, Ear Nose and
Throat. to Il, ! to 3, Wednesday and
Saturday evenings. Other hours and SUNDAYS
b. appointment. Appointments for glasses fit
ting made by mail or phone American Bldg
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

The Ladies Aid society of tire Bap-
fist church met in the home of Mrs.
Ella Mason Thursday afternoon, seven
members being present. Sewing was
done on bed quilt blocks and Il social
time was enjoyed. Refreshments were
served by the hostess
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

10 Crosby block Office hours: 10 TO - a.
m, to p. m. Other hours by appoint.
v ent. Ielephone connections. Q Snrncn ST
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

Or. w. II. LANE. Office ana residence, 6
Putney Road. Office hours: Mornings until
8; afternoons until 23O; evenings until 8.
TeIenhone. 400.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

J. II. Ware is on business trip to
Montpelier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Perry left Sat
urday for a few days visit with their
uncle in Duumerston.
Martin Perry has bought a horse OF
Albert Wright OF Newfane, to take the
place of the one lost in the fire at the
Brigham farm.
Mrs. Cook is much improved in
health and hopes to be able to attend
to hsr duties <in her own home early III
the spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arson Herbert are NOV
ing to the house Just vacated by Fred
Wheeler in East Jamaica. Mr. Herbert
will work for T. NJ Butler.
F. \. Blood is building a small barn
on the Brigham place. which can be
used for Il hen house or other purpose
should Il large barn be erected to take
the place OF the one recently burned.
Mrs. !. II. Ware is visiting in the
home Of her daughter, Mrs Fred Davis.
in Westminster Her little grand
daughter, FTieda Davis, who was at her
house several DAYS, also has returned
home
Mrs. w. L. Blood resumed her work
as assistant in the post office this week
Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Favette
Cook, who had been staying with her
tor some time, are at present with
their daughter, Mrs. a. p. Franklin.
The missionary society OF the Con
gregational church has packed and sent
barrel to the Leonard Street Orphans
Home, Atlanta Ga. This is a school for
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05
Professional CARDS

ST. telephone 25s. Office, Leonard block
Hours, 100 to ,, and Z to 8. Telephon,
2g-W.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-05

DR.. A. I. MILLER, Hooker block, Brattle-
horo. Office hours: 8 to 9, l to 2 G3O to s.
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SUBSCRIBE FOR THE REFoRMER.
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THOMAS RICE, NJ. d. Office and residence
over Vermont Savings Bank Hours 8 to 9
=. m, ! to and to p. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
CURT|SS CONSIDERS
FLIGHT POSSIBLE

New York, February 1o.-Genn IL. Cur
tiss, the American aviator, predicted on
his return from Europe today that the
proposed 24-hour flight across the At
lantic this summer will be successful IL
weather conditions are right. Mr.. Cur
tss came back to supervise the construc-
ton for Rodman Wanamaker of the flying
boat in which the attempt will be made
I'm my opinion" he said, this new
flying machine, which is larger than any
thing we have attempted, will make the
1600-mle flight from st. Johnston, N. r.,
to the Irish coast at the rate of 20 miles
an hour without stop. The machine will
be able to carry enough gasoline for the
long trip, and will burn from 10 tc 20 gal
Ions an hour.
THE new machine will carry at least
two men. / shall not make the trip my
self as / do not consider that | know
enough about navigation to do the trick,
1t should be a navy flier, who takes
charge of the transatlantic flight There
are navy officers here and on the other
side who are capable enough to make the
flight. We practically have decided on the
men, but l should prefer to have Mr..
Wanamaker announce the names.
II expect that the machine will be
ready in June, and that it will be brought
to New York for some trial flights before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
|PINK SLIP HANDED JOHNNY
LEVERS AS MANAGER OF CUBS
After Brief Managerial
Career Cub Leader Draws
Can-O'Day Is Slated to
Supplant Him

Chicago. February 10.-Johnny Evers
will not be manager of the Chicago Ma
tional league club this year, according
to a statement given OUT in President
Murphys office here today 1t was said
o'Day, umpire and former manager of
the Cincinnati team. The statement given
out in the Chicago Nationals office was
kdated as from New York.
Murphys statement bore a New York
date line, but evidently was written in
the Cub office here and released early this
evening in telegram which Murphy sent
to Secretary Thomas. The statement
gave no reason for She change I'm man.
ayers, other than saying that ODay had
made good showing VITA the Cincinnati
club in 1872.
Differences between Murphy and Evers
have existed ever since the middle OF
last season, and at one time the story
was printed that both Eyers and Joe
Tinker then manager of Cincinnati. were
destined to lose their jobs. Tinker was
removed from the Cincinnati position
early this winter and today's news bears
out the remainder of the story
Murphy Blames Evers
The loss of the city series last fall was
blamed on Eyers by Murphy. Baseball
experts think Tinker was decided upon
as leader by Murphy if he could have
persuaded Garry Hermann and others
of the Cincinnati club directors to give
him the shortstop instead of Brooklyn
Though Evers is out as manager he was
not released from the club so far as is
known. The statement is made that
Evers would be willing to join the Federal
league. should it offer sufficient induce
ments
Evers' absence from the Cub lineup
would make a rather serious hole at Sec
ond base, it was argued, particularly since
AL. Bridwell, shortstop, has jumped to
the Federals.
O'Day actually began work as manager
for the Cubs last month when he signed
Jimmy Johnston, the outfielder, who was
holding out. Reports from Chattanooga
said Evers visited Johnston at his home,
but Evers denied this later when he re-
turned to Chicago. A day or two later
ODsy reached Chattanooga and had
Johnston signed in a short time.
Formerly a Pitcher
O'Day began his baseball career as
pitcher, and later became one of the
foremost umpires, an authority on the
rules and strict disolipinarian. In 1912
he succeeded Clark Griffith as manager of
Cincinnati, but after a brilliant start his
team fell back and he quit at the end
of the year, resuming his old position
as umpire.
Evers has been with the Cubs about
- years. He was an aggressive player
second baseman rated as good as any and
a good batter and base runner He was
a main cog in the Cub machine and was
known as an advanced student of INSIDE
ball 1T was his quick thinking that
gasped the importance of Merkle's neg
lect to touch second" in the disputed
game of the thrilling 1908 season which
resulted in the post season contest be-
tween the Cubs and Giants and the win
ming of the pennant by the former. He
was made manager last winter, soon after
the release of Frank Chance was an
nounced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11

Topped only by j. Franklin Baker Of
the Athletics, Derrill Pratt. the local boy
who made an enviable record with the
ST. Louis Americans last year, proved to
be one of the best pinch htters in the
American league. according to figures
Pratt batted In 9S runs during the 1913
campaign, 2S less than the famous Baker
was responsible for. In addition to this
Derrill accepted more chances at'second
base than did any other keystone guar
dian in Ban Johnson's organization, not
even excepting the great Eddie Collins
He also ranged above the Philadelphia
star In fielding, having an average of 1851
to that of $40 belong to Eddie Collins
Additional honors acquired by Birmng-
hams capable young representative were
the leadership of his teammates In bat
ting and eighth place In base pllfering.
When the fact is considered that he
was unjustly criticised by Manager Sto-
vail who had charge of the team during
the earlier part of the season, and that
at times he was considered a liability by
a certain clique of fans, his showing last
season was all the more remarkable.
Now having firmly established himself
with the fans by his all-round proficiency
the chances are that Pratt will have an
even greater season during 1914 and that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
Baron Leader. Thinks That
1t Is Best Solution for the
Intentional Pass Evil
HANK O'DAY PROPOSES
BOX FOR BACKSTOPS
Derrill Pratt and Pete Knisely Also
Concur With Moley as to Its
Merits-PIayers Dislike to
Be Given Base on Balls
by ASA RouNTREE, JR.

The agitation for the adoption of some
rule limiting the intentional pass has of
late grown to such large proportions that
the powers of organized ball have now
had to pay attention to the insistent de-
mand of the fans that some hindrance be
placed on moundsmen to prevent them
from Intentionally giving an opposing
batsman his base on balls.
Several weeks ago the rules committee
Instructed Umpire Hank" ODay. the
originator of the foul strike rule, to draw
up for consideration measure which
would in some way alleviate the inten-
tional pass nuisance.
Accordingly, O'Day will suggest at the
meeting in New York next Monday that
the catcher be limited to a box four feet
In width. The National league umpire
believes that a pitcher will have diff
Guilty in pitching OUT or beyond the
reach of the batsman if the backstop is
compelled TO stand practically behind the
plate.
A Common Occurrence
The intentional pass has now grown to
be such a common occurrence that all
lovers of the game have raised a protest
against its practice. Not only is it OBJ
noxious to fans, but also to the players
as well. Nearly nine out of every ten
players are opposed to the practice and
state that some rule minimizing passes
should be adopted.
In regard to the matter Manager Carl
ton Wordsworth of the Barons is of the
opinion that the rule for a catcher's box
suggested by flank" ODay, would aid
considerably in reducing the number of
intentional passes and for the good of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-11
FRANCIS OU|MET
GOING ABROAD

Boston, February 10.-Francis Ouimet,
the American open golf champion, ar
ranged today to sail April IA for England,
where he. will play in the amateur and
open championships this spring. He will
be accompanied by Arthur @. Lockwood,
formerly of England, who has been In
this county IL years and is ranked among
the leading amateurs.
Upon reaching Liverpool Ouimet and
Lockwood will, visit the nearby links OF
Hoylaxe and then journey leisurely to
the south of England, arriving early in
May at Sandwich. where the amateur
championship will be played. Their stay
there for the first time will be brief
When they return week before the
championship tournament which begins
on May IS, they expect to be Joined by
j. d. Travers of Upper Montclair, the
American amateur champion; Frederick
Herreshoff Of New York and Heinrich
Schmidt of Worcester.
The open championship will be held at
Prestwick, Scotland, beginning June II.
After the play there the American golfers
will visit France. Ouimet expects to re-
turn in time to defend his title in this
country.