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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
DIVERS SEARCH FOR BODIES,
Merchants and Miners Line Accepts
Service of Old Dominion Suit.

Divers went down in a choppy sea
for bodies in the sunken Old Domin-
ION liner Monroe. None had come to
the surface and the only hope seemed
to be in finding bodies in the wreck
in Is fathoms of water. The steamer
Nantucket having left Newport News
for Baltimore before the United States
marshal was able to serve process pa
pers making effective the libel action
brought in the federal court by Capt.
f. f. Johnson, master of the Old Do
minion liner Monroe, claiming on be-
half of his company $l,000,000 dam
ages for the loss of the Monroe, the
Old Dominion steamship company at
Norfolk, Va, yesterday began new
proceedings to attach other floating
property of the Merchants and
Miners company in that jurisdiction
AS the new proceedings were about
to be fled, however, counsel for the
Merchants and Miners agreed to &C
ecpt service and original proceeding
stand. The Merchants and Miners
will seek to hold liability. to the valu,
Of the Nantucket, which is abou
| S350,000. There may also be cross Ii
bel proceedings by Capt. Berry, mas
ter of the Nantucket. on behalf of tn
| Merchants and Miners.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
ST. MIcHAEL's SCHOOL.
Result of Tests Taken by Pupils in
January

Grade Nine-Highest average, 93A
per cent. boys, james Scanlon; highest
average 92.s per cent, girls, Emily
Shea; Ruth Danyew 9l1S per cent. Ell
eanor Eckels and Marion Long, 81
per cent, Rose Pellerin and Marguerite
Hopkins SO 3-S per cent, John Kenne-
dy sc 6-s per cent, Julia Filion SO per
cent, Edward Moran 84k per cent,
Joseph Fleming s33s pc rcent, Mary
kavanaugh q IA per cent, William
Boyee Ga ia per cent.
Grade eight-lfighest average, 81
per cent, Thomas Chime. Over 90 per
cent, Katherine Denning, Irma Rate
Ralph Paquette, William Baker Over
so per cent, James Sexton, Elinor
Sheehey.
Grade seven-Highest average, 10t
per cent, Francis Austin. Mary Dan
yew, 90 Is per cent. Over 90 per cent
Mary Kennedy, Katherine Clarity, Dol
or Nolin. Over so per cent, Ed. Boyce
Merton Mann, Thomas Connors, Dan
iel Manning.
Grade six--Highest average, SO pei
cent, Marguerite Haus. Over so pei
cent, Alice Manning, Mary Pellerin
Daniel Lyons.
| Grade four--Highest average. 81 A.:
| per cent, Alice Boyee. Over 80 PEI
cent. Florence Danyew. Marjorie Bak
er. Over 80 per cent, Eva Taylor, Mar,
o Conner, Mary Tarrant. Bessie DOYLE
| Grade three-Hie CHEST average, Rutl
/ filion, 50 % per cent. Over so pc
cent, Ruth Definer, Mary Carey. Mar
garet Danyew.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03

lie has achieved success who has
lived well, laughed often, and loved
much; who has gained the respect of
intelligent men, and the love of little
children; who has filed his niche and
accomplished his task; who has left the
world better than he found it, whether
by an improved poppy, a perfect poem,
or rescued soul; who has never lack
ed appreciation of earth s beauty, or
failed to express it; who has always
looked for the best in others and given
the best he had; whose life was an
| inspiration; whose memory benedie
| ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
REDFlELD ON PROSPERITY.
Secretary of Commerce Makes Brigh,
Forecast For Year

In an article in the Chicago Tribune
Secretary of Commerce Redfield fore
casts prosperity for 1914 and SCOTS
ut pessimistic predictions. He says in
part:
The facts are such as should fill us all
with hope. There is little in them to JUS
fifty either doubt for the present or fear
for the future.
The crop of winter wheat already plant
ed to mature next summer is not only in
finer condition than a year ago. but Is Of
much larger extent, promising well for
the future if weather conditions prove fa.
vorable and certainly justifying no pres
ent anxiety.
Referring to American industries, he
says. 'One does not need to be wor.
ried by this cry of wolf, for the cry
has been made before, and the wolf
did not come"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
Too Popular.

A little boy was taught the Lord S
PRAYER and found it much to his taste.
For few days he kept repeating it
with great faithfulness, and then an
nounced to his mother, in great dis
gust:
Il heard another fellow say that pray
cr to-day, mother. First thing we know
1t S going TO get all around town.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
A LOT OF OVERTIME WORK

Is necessary during such weather as
we have been having to be able to pro-
duce on instant demand flowers of
many kinds for every kind of an
event. But we do it and we satisfy
those who call upon us in person, by
letter or by telephone to supply their
wants. We deliver by team, mail or
express and we deliver what YOU order
and we agree to sell you at fair prices
c. f. Allen florist, Canal street
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
SPRING A LEAK.

This is the season when people have
lots Of trouble with their plumbing.
Frozen pipes ruin things very quickly.
We have competent staff of practi-
cal plumbers who are ready to assist
you in such cases of emergency, or
whatever YOU may need in our line.
Our work is first class and our prices
reasonable. w. r. Mooney, Plumbing
and Heating, High street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
ALTHOUGH WINTER

Has by no means left this section of
the country we have marked down
about everything in our large stock of
clothing to a point where we are
satisfied that we shall not have to
carry any of it over to next fall. Some
of the bargains we are offering are the
best we have ever given and that IS
saving a great deal for the markdown
Includes our regular stock of high
grade clothing. Ambrose Knapp, Main
street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
THE GREATEST MARDoWN

In the history of the furniture and
house furnishing business in Brattle-
horo is now in progress at the store of
Emerson Son because we must reduce
AS much as possible our immense stock
before moing to our new building on Ell
liot street about March |. We intend To
have almost an entire new stock in the
new store and to do that we are moving
our old one at unheard of prices
Emerson 4 Son. Main street
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
OLD DUTCH BRAND

OF coffee is the kind that properly
brewed will wake YOU up in the morn.
ing and give YOU a start for the long
day OF work. This brand is one we have
been selling for some time Mt % cents
h pound and we have vet to hear a
complaint about the quality. Those who
once buy il become our steady custom
ers. 1t is one of our best sellers. j. f.
Allen x Son, grocers, Elliot street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
THE NEW HAVEN CASE.
Senator Norris Wants the Probe Insert
ed Again

WASHINGTON, Feb. ;. Senator
Norris today introduced a resolution
seeking the reopening of the interstate
commerce commission S investigation
of the New Haven railroad with a
view TO determining what became OF
the New Haven funds wronefullv in
vested, whether those authorizing such
an investment are liable to punishment
under the existing laws and whether
the funds so invested can be recovered
on behalf of the stoe kholders. Tho
consideration of the resolution went
over until tomorrow
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
THE RADIoPTICON

Is lust as effective as the stereopticon
and does not require the expensive
slides that must be used with the
stereoptieon. Any of the numerous
styles Of this picture projecting appftra-
tus require only a photograph. The
machines are made for lighting by
electricity, or, where that is not obtain
able, aeetylene may be used. We have
a very complete line of them and shall
he glad to show them. Jordan & Son
Optometrists, Elliot street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
LIGHT YOUR LIGHT.

There is nothing that will attract
attention like a light. An electric
sign is the modern way to advertise.
Are you among the live oness Think
this over and let us know where our
representatives can tell you all about
an electric sign.-Twin State Gas &
Electric Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
WOMAN HIGH HONOR.
Miss Purser's Position One of the Most
Important in British Art World.

DUBLIN. Ireland. Feb 3--Miss
Sarah rurser was today appointed
governor and guardian of the national
gallery at Ireland by the Earl of
Aberdeen, lord lieutenant. The position
is one of the most important in the
British art world. Miss Purser was
already an honorary member o. the
ROYAL Hibernian academy
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
RECEIVED BY POPE.
Bishop Rice of Vermont Given Audience
at the Vatican.

ROME, Italy, Feb. ). = The Pope
received in private audience today the
Right Reverend Joseph j. Rice, bishop
of Vermont, and the Right Reverend
Louis S Walsh bishop at Portland,
Maine. who presented the reports of
their dioceses
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy Tonight and Wednesday. Prob

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3 The
weather forecast: Cloudy tonight and
Wednesday, probably snow, warmer to-
night: colder in the northwest portion
Wednesday,; moderate southeast winds
becoming northwest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
MARRIAGES.

In Plainviile, Conn, Jan. 81, by
Rev. F. l.. Grant, Leon f. Andrews of
New Britain, Conn, formerly of Gull
ford, VT, and Miss Lillian E. Bartlett
of Plainville.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
Asks Divorce Because He's Bald.

Because he is bald and his wife sent
him comb and brush as Christmas
present. Jeremiah Schlestenberg of
Midway, Pa. began an action for di-
vorce on the grounds of cruel and bar
barous treatment Il can't grow hair
on my head and I can't stand her
jibes." says Schestenberg.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
DEATHS.

In Newfane, Jan 80, Foster 5.
Whitaker, 10.
In Germantown, Pa, Feb. 8, Mrs.
Nancy j. Bruce, 30, widow Of DIR. Mar
fin l.. Bruce of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
WE DO NOT ADVANCE

insurance as pure investment since il
combines service of the highest type.
but experience demonstrates endowment
insurance to be the best practical in
vestment most men. make. National
Life ms. 90 Of VT. (Mutual) EARLE
s. KINSLEY, General Agent, Rutland
VT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03

new electrical tool for removing
scale from boilers, an English inven
tion, delivers 5000 hammering and
tearing strokes against surface to
be cleaned every minute.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03

Pennsylvania 5 coal production is al.
most rs great as that of the other -
producing states.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03

Persons who may he interested in
the formation of class in gymnastics
and folk dancing are requested to
e mmunicate at once with Miss Faith
Tyler, Tyler street. Telephone l99W
ADV. 2s4.2s6#
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03
EMBARGO LIFTED.
Expectation of Arms to Mexico Will
Be Permitted

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3. - President
Wilson has decided to lift the embargo
on the expectation of arms to Mexico.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03

Fame is what man gets for being
civil to newspaper men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03

+. Wales will give a public recep-
tion to his evening, class in Armory
hall Tuesday evening Feb. ;. Dane
ing 5 to l.. Leitsinger 5 orchestra !;
Soc per couple. extra ladies Zoe. Only
the waltz position will be allowed.
Adv. 2S4-2S5.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-03

An inspection of the Brattleboro
Baking Company bake shop and
work rooms has been made and they
were found clean, modern and up-to-
date in every particular. Mr.. March
invites the publie to visit the bake
shop and see for themselves where
their food * made.-Adv. PSI
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. J. C.. Carpenter at
tended the X. F. D. carriers meeting
held in ST. Jonhsbury Jan. LIST and
spent Friday with Rev. and Mrs. C..
A. Adams in Danville.
Frank Lurvey's little eight-year-old
son was taken to the Brightlook
hospital in st. Johnsbury Friday where
he underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis. DR.. P. C. Templeton accom-
panied him.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Lemos invite
the M. E. Ladies' Aid society to meet
with them at their home in Barton
Thursday, Jan. Is. If the day is a
very stormy one, the trip will be
postponed to Friday. All are cordially
invited.
Regular meeting Central Lodge, No.
81, F. &, A. M, on Jan. Is. F. D.
Pierce, D. D. G. M, will be present
for the annual inspection. The lodge
will also observe its fftieth anniver-
sary with appropriate exercises, in
Guiding a history of the lodge for the
past half century.
Lewis Ingalls, whose illness has been
mentioned several times in these
columns, died last Wednesday night.
The funeral was held at his late home
Friday afternoon, Rev. C. A. Adams
officiating, assisted by Rev. G. L.
Wells. He leaves an aged wife to
whom much sympathy is extended.
lnterment was in the village cemetery.
A very pretty wedding took place at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.
Quimby Sunday afternoon Jan. 4th at
l:3O when Mrs. Quimby's brother.
Blon B. Holman. of Ellis. Kan, and
Miss Delight L. Kimball of Barnston,
Pc, were united in marriage by an
impressive ring service. Rev. Morton
w. Hale of Coventry officiating, The
bride was becomingly attired in a
&: over white silk. Only the immediate
cream embroidered Brussels net
friends and relatives of the bride and
groom were present. A bountiful
repast was enjoyed by all. The newly
welded couple left Tuesday, Jan. 9Th,
for their home in Ellis, Kan. Their
many friends extend to Mr.. and Mrs.
Holman congratulations and best
wishes.
The first spelling match of the
winter series to be conducted through
out the Newport school union was held
in the schoolhouse on Burton Hill on
Tuesday afternoon Of this week
| Rhetorical exercises by various pupils
of the school preceded the spelling
match. After a short talk by the
| superintendent the match among the
pupils Of the upper grades resulted IN
giving first hOnOrS to Marie LabOunty
This was followed by a contest among
the visitors in which contest Geneva
Flint remained standing the longest.
The three standing longest who will
participate in the town match to be
held in Irasburg village on Feb. 13, are
Geneva Flint, Beatrice Jennings, and
Bertha Blodgett. The next contest in
town is to be held in Brighton school
Monday evening. Jan. II.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-01-07

Mrs. E. L. Annis has returned from
a visit to her daughter in Springfield.
DR.. Goddard and family spent New
Years day at Hyde Park with his par
ents.
Guy Farman of Westfield visited his
uncle, j. A. Brown, the last of the
week.
Fred Huntress, who has been work
ing for DR.. Goddard has gone to
Skinner, Me-, to work.
Rev. M. w. Farman from Westfeld
preached in the M. E. church Sunday
in the absence of the pastor.
Mrs. Hattie Mcclure OF South
Albany spent New Years day with he,
sister, Mrs. Lucy Reynolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conroy Brown OF
North Troy spent New Years day with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Brown
Stephen Newton, May Miles ano
Mary buckles were at North Crafts.
bury Tuesday evening to attend the
Alumni banquet.
The Maple Valley Grange, No. $50,
will have box supper at the next
dHHudi ueeClHg Oh Fr1Qay evening.
Boxes will be sold for ten cents.
Have you the Monitors price list or
magazines and papers yet? If not
why not? Telephone or write for it.
1t will save you money.
0. G.. Whitcher, who has been in
failing health for several years with
Bright's disease, passed away suddenly
early Sunday morning, and the funera
was Tuesday afternoon at ! o'clock
Rev. M. w. Farman officiating. A
more extended notice will appear mex
week
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-01-07
WILLoUcHBY

Joe Aiken and family have gone to
North Troy.
Mae Wheeler of Westmore recently
visited her cousin, Glenn Brooks.
sE. O. Ferrin has finished work. for
the B. & M. railroad and is home.
4 Miss Eta Folsom spent her vacation
from the Johnson Normal school here.
I Fred Kimball and family recently
spent week with relatives in Iras-
burg.
w. J. Smith of Sheffield was here
this week running lines for c. G.
Drown.
Mrs. Emma Drown of Barton called
on friends and relatives here one day
last week.
Maryethel Brooks has returned tt
the high school in Barton after two
weeks vacation.
Chas. Mute of Barton has a family
in his house here and is cutting wooC
and clearing pasture. =,rr
Geo. N. Demick and family went tt
attend the funeral of their grandf ather
Mr.. Coburn of North Troy.
! DR.. and Mrs. Clifford of Randolph
recently visited Mrs. Gifford's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Folsom
AL BANY
Mr.. McGinnis from Westfeld was {
visitor in town Saturday.
Fred Fletcher visited his sister ir
| Belvidere the first of last week.
Mary Cutler of South Albany is
visiting her brother. N A. Cutler.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-01-07
THE THREE GRAF TSBURYS

The Orleans House has new gas
lights which are great improvement.
Chas. Berry also has them in his
shop.
DR.. C. w. Dustan started for New
York Saturday and will return Friday,
bringing his bride with him. Con-
gratulations.
The annual meeting Of Meridian Sun
Lodge, F. & A. NJ No 2 will be held
in the new building JAN H. All
members are requested to be present.
Mrs. E. H. Colburn has decided to
stay where she has been living at
present. She feels very grateful to
the neighbors and friends for their
kindness.
At the alumni banquet held in the
new gymnasium about 100 took
supper. Very interesting toasts were
given Oy H. F. Graham, NJ S. Stone
and members Of the alumni. It was a
very pleasant occasion.
Another old resident. John Greaves.
who has been very feeble for some
time, died Friday morning. Since his
health failed he has lived with his son
Frank. The funeral was held at the
house Sunday The body was placed
in the family lot in North Craftsbury
cemetery.
EAST CRAFTSBURY
Neil Hartman is home from Lyndon
vile for visit.
Mrs. Vernon Wood has been seriously
Ill for several weeks and is now
gaining slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Bailey visited
their son Ray in ST. Johnsbury two
days last week.
Miss Mildred Dutton and Roy Ander-
son have returned to Burlington after
spending the holidays at home.
Miss Annabel Young has returned to
her school work in Boston after spend
ing the holidays with her parents.
Cottage prayer meetings and meet
ings in the church are being held
preparatory to communion next Sab
bath.
John w. Simpson of New York city
and j. G. Simpson of Greensboro Bend
were visitors at their old home here
last week.
Lee Fletcher. the new manager of
the Simpson farm, moved into the
house which was vacated by the former
manager, Avery Atkins.
Miss Margaret Morse, who has had
serious affection of the eyes for a
year. went to ST. Johnsbury last week
for another examination.
Avery Atkins, who has been mana
ger of the Simpson farm for five
years, moved to St. Johnsbury Satur-
day. He will be greatly missed by
his former neighbors.
Mrs. Isabella Heidger and John A.
Kendrick were quietly married at the
parsonage at noon on New Years day.
they sprung a surprise on their
friends and neighbors. They have a
wide circle of friends who extend
hearty congratulations.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-01-07
NEWS FROM IlRASBURG
MRS. F. a. FIELD. LOCAL EDITOR

A. c. Curtis has moved his family
from the Fisher place to Stanstead.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Holman left
Tuesday for their home in Ellis, Kan.
H. c. Goss has purchased the grist
mill of j. S. Wiley and taken posses
sion.
Miss Annie Fisher visited her aunt,
MRS. Edgar Laclair in Lowell over
Sunday.
Ed. McGoff of Newport is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius
McGoff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Udell of Wolcott spent
a few days with Mr.. and Mrs. e. A.
Pike last week.
Rev. G. L. Wells and family spent
New Years day with Mr.. and Mrs. F.
A. Lemos at Barton.
Several of our townspeople attended
meeting of the Barton Playground
association yesterday.
Arthur Labounty went to Montreal
Saturday and accompanied his wife
home from the hospital Monday.
installation of grange Officers will
take place Wednesday evening, Jan.
IA. Refreshments will be served.
Mr.. and Mrs N. LABEL and daughter
of Coventry spent New Years day with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Be-
saw.
A. J. Akin, G. F. Webster. and
Mrs. Ida Morrill, had telephones of the
Passumpsic company installed last
month.
DR.. and Mrs. Chester Waller of
Lyndonville spent New Years day
with his brother. DR.. P. C. w.
The grange will hold masquerade
promenade and box supper in the towr
hall Friday evening with good music in
attendance.
The Chandler mill. which has been
shut down for several weeks while the
| stock of logs was being cut, started
work today.
There will be box party, masquer-
| ade and promenade at the town hall
Friday evening under the auspices of
the grange. Good music. Everyone
invited.
E. T. Anderson and son Frank and
Mrs. John Salmon of West Glover and
Mrs. Morton Hale of Coventry were
recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. R. M.
Quimby.
The w. C. T. u. will meet with
Mrs. Myrtle Goss. Wednesday, Ian. Id,
at 2 O'Clock. All members are re.
quested to be present. Please remem-
Der the date, Jan. Ia.
E. 0. Wells has sold his house in the
village to Melvin Kennison, possession
to be given in March. Mr.. Wheeler
has bought the farm known as the
Frank Hancock farm which joins his
own farm and the two farms connected
will make one of the best farms il
town. Mr.. Wells takes immediate
possession
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-01-07
1 Estate of Janet Kendrick
STATE OF VERMONT

District of Orleans, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis :
tr1et of Orleans.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Janet Kendrick. late of Glover, in said
District deceased. GREETING:
At a Probate Court, holden at Newport
within and for said District on the 9th day of
January. 1914, an instrument purporting to
be the last will and testament of Janet Ken
drick late of Glover, in said District, deceased
was presented to the court aforesaid, for
Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the
23rd day of January, 1914 at f. w. Baldwin s.
office in Barton in said District, at 10 o clock
a. M, be assigned for proving said instru-
ment; and that notice thereof be given
to all persons concerned, by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in the Or
leans County Monitor, a newspaper circu-
lating in that vicinity, in said District, pre-
viOus to the time appointed.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time and
place aforesaid and contest the probate OF
said WILL if you have cause.
Given under my hand at Newport in said
District this 18th day of January, 1914.
RUFUS w. SPEAR, Judge.