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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17
MORTIFIED, MASS.
Reception to Rev. and Mrs. Pattison.

In spite of the blizzard Tuesday
evening fully 800 attended the rccep.
ton given to Rev. and Mrs. Francis
Wayland Pattison in the Congregations
al church. 1t was given under the man.
agement of the social committee of the
church, of which Mrs L. X. Smith is
chairman. The vestry was made into
a beautiful drawing room by the add.
ton of home furnishings and decora-
tons of hemlock boughs, ropes of ever
green, red barberries and red carna-
tions in profusion. Receiving with Rev.
and Mrs. Pattison were the trustees of
the church and several other officers.
The deacons acted as ushers and the
deaconesses welcomed the guests. A
pleasing program of piano and violin
solos was rendered and refreshments of
lee-crean and cake were served. A
pleasant surprise of the evening was
the singing of carols by a chorus of 70
students from Mortified seminary out
side. They were invited in to enjoy
the refreshments. Mrs Pattison was
presented white roses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17
Handkerchief for nen, Women and Children
was a guest several days last week of
Mrs. f. w. Jeffords.

was a guest several days last week of
Mrs F. w. Jeffords.
Mrs. William Duggan underwent an
operation in the Melrose hospital in
Brattleboro Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Dckerman and daughter,
Sylvia, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Lester
Clarke in Brattleboro.
Mrs. Willis Stearns is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. James r. Rackliffe,
and son of Waterloo, Iowa.
Miss Myrtle Stafford of Keene spent
a few days in town last week as
guest of Mrs. Charles Stafford.
Mrs. Ed. Carey and children of New
York are guests in the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Howe.
Park w. Fisher of Kentucky will
give baloptican lecture on Mountain
Whites in the Congregational church
Sunday evening.
A balance of approximately $3.50
from the sum of 81 900 appropriated for
repair work on the town hall will be
used for painting and decorating the
interior.
The lake is frozen over and the ice
is of sufficient thickness in the coves
luck, which might be said to be usually
an endurance test of patience and cold
weather.
Wallace Thayer observed his Goth
birthday anniversary Friday and dur
ing the day many friends called to ex-
tend best wishes and hearty congratu-
lations. He received many cards and
remembrances, including a substantial
sum of money.
Naomi chapter, o. E. s., elected the
following officers Monday evening:
Worthy matron, Madelon Taylor;
worthy patron, F. H. Cole; secretary,
Mabel Temple; treasurer, Mrs, j. NJ.
Lamb; associate matron, Mrs. H. W.
TAYLOR: conductress, Mabelle Lang; as
sociate conductress, Cora B. Dexter;
representative to the grand chapter,
Cora b. Dexter.
No serious inconvenience was felt here
| by reason of the big snowfall, which meas
ured II inches in the village and from 1G
to IS inches on the hills. The passenger
trains on the Ashuelot branch were run
according to schedule, but made uncertain
connections with other trains. Travel on
the highways is rather slow as yet and
many think that snow roller would be
good investment for the town.
Friends and relatives of the late Capt
Charles p. Hall of Shelburne Falls will
note with interest that the flag at the high
school was at half mast during the three
days that the body laid in state and that
about 40 of his former pupils in this town
combined to contribute a handsome wreath
of flowers as a final tribute of love and es-
TEEN for the first principal of the local high
school. \ large number from this town
attended the funeral.
A pleasant and profitable afternoon was
spent Tuesday by the Woman's club at the
home of Mrs f. H. Cole. The topic was
Social Conditions. Interesting papers on
Dependents, the Failures of Society; De
fectives, the Burden of Society; Criminals,
the Menace of Society, and Schools, the
Hope of Society, were given by Mrs
Leonard, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Bailey and Mrs.
Cole, respectively. Dec 2S will be OBJ
served by the club as guest night at Fay S
hail. The leading feature of the occasion
will be an address on The Philosophy of
the European Conflict by Rev. j. H.
Seward, ID. d. of Keene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17

given in the Congregational church
Thursday evening, Dec. 3d. at :
o clock. There are 40 members of the
Sunday school in the pageant. 1t is to
be on a large platform, with a back
ground, in color, of the town of Beth
lehem. The costumes will be true to
time of the birth of Christ There Is
to be excellent Christmas music. Every
body is invited on this occasion.
Russell Sage chapel was filled Sunday
evening for the annual Christmas con
cert. This concert was under the direc-
ton of the music department of North
field seminary. The vesper choir of
about IS voices rendered Christmas
carols by old English, German and
Flemish composers. They were accom-
panied by the organ, played by Miss
Tillinghast Miss Haight, pianist, ana
seven violinists. President Marion IL.
Burton of Smith college gave am adj
dress on The Severity of Jesus The
services in the Congregational ch&reh
were omitted and all attended this 3on
cert.
In the annual meeting of the SonI6f
Veterans auxiliary Thursday evening,
Dec. 9, the following officers we've
elected: President, Miss Gertrude Ball;
vice president, Mrs. Oracle Slate;
trustees, Mrs. Oracle Slate, Mrs. Bessie
Severance, Miss Gertrude Proctor; see
rotary, Mrs. Maude Cummings treasur-
cr, Mrs. Myrtle Doanc; chaplain, Mrs
Bessie Severance; guide, Miss Gertrude
Proctor; assistant guide, Mrs. ANNE
Irish; patriotic instructor, Mrs. Nellie
Irish; color guards, Mrs. Media Holton
Mrs. Margaret Lavelle; inside guard
Mrs. Kate Fowler; outside guard, Mrs
Georgianna Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17

Miss Norma Reed, who has been i'll.
is improving.
Mrs. Hooker Winchester visited her
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17
WEST GUILFORD.

Baptist church, Rev. William Robin
son, pastor. Morning worship at II.
Sunday school ct noon.
A number from this place attended
the Chapman Alexander meetings Sun
day in Brattleboro morning and even
ing.
Mrs. Daniels of Barton, who has been
keeping house for James Graves, has
finished there. She went TO her home
Tuesday.
There will be Christmas tree in the
Baptist church next week Saturday
evening, also an entertainment by the
children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17
Committee Will Lay Out Fire District.

A special town meeting was held in
the town hall Tuesday morning at 10
O'Clock to hear the reports of the com
mittees appointed at a previous meet
ing. The committees to investigate the
making of a new contract for street
lighting reported, but no action will
be taken until the annual town meet
ing. The committee on water supply
made a report of investigations of 9TH
or towns, but no action was taken. 7.
r. Calender, DR.. n. p. Wood and c. L.
Robbins were appointed committee
to lay out fire district and 5000 was
appropriated for this purpose. The
meeting adjourned until o clock of
the second Monday in January. There
were few voters out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17
AFTER The GRIPPE
Vinol Restored Her Strength

Canton, Miss. 81 am rs years old and
became very weak and feeble from the
effects of La Grippe, but Vinol has done
me a world of good. 1t has cured my
cough, built up my strength so / feel
active and we'll again. Mrs. LIZZIE
BALDWIN, Canton, Miss.
Vinol, our delicious cod liver and iron
tonic without oil, aids digestion, en-
riches the blood and creates strength.
Unequalled for chronic coughs, colds
or bronchitis. Your money back if
it fails.
WiIfred +. Root, Druggist, Brattle
boro, W,
Vinol is sold in Hinsdale, N. H., by
Mark S. Mann, Druggist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17
GUILFoRD CENTER.

The Grange meeting will be held
Dec. % instead of Dee. 2j. Election Of
officers will take place.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Whittemore are
attending the state Grange meeting at
Burlington this week.
Mrs. Phala lngraham, who has been
i'll, is confined to her bed and under the
care of a nurse.
Mr.. and Mrs. w c. Baker attended
the funeral Of Mrs. Bakers uncle in
Erving, Mass, last week Thursday.
Daniel Lyon will start Friday for
Kentucky. He will visit in New York
and in other places on the way.
Mrs. Il. w. Legate is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Lena Barrett, in Brattle,
boro this week.
Mrs, Cotton Mather Of West Brattle.
boro is visiting her sister, Mrs. w. w,
Holden, who is not so we'll this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17
Mrs W. /. Todd was in Kecne Wednes-

Mrs W. /. Todd was in Kcene Wednes-
day
E. c. Robertson is in Troy and Utica,
y. Y. this week.
Miss Mabel Pike was at home Sun
day from Bellows Falls, Vt.
Prcntiss w. Taylor was in Man
chester one day last week.
Mrs Charles Davis has been visiting
in Winchester several days.
Mrs Nicholas Smith returned to her
homo in California this week.
Mrs F. NJ. Tillinghast returned Fri
day TO her home in Providence, r. !.
Miss Linnell of Leominster, Mass,
recently visited Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.
Lamb.
Mrs. L. II. Davenport spent last week
with her daughter Mrs. Roy Taylor in
Keene.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sergeant of Bos-
ton were guests of relatives in town
Sunday.
C. A Fisher of Claremont was n
guest over Sunday of his brother, A.
f. Fisher.
Mrs W. J. G. Dew of Boston is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. }. o.
McCaughern.
Miss Flora Norm has gone to West
Swanzey, where she has position IN
a drygoods store.
Mrs. Z. G. Robertson and Mrs. f. W.
Jeffords were in Springfield, Mass,
one day last week.
Miss Marion lyman of Windsor, w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17
SOUTH VERNON.

The Home and Foreign Missionary so.
ciety with the Young Women's auxiliary
society will hold a social and sale in John.
son hall this week Thursday afternoon
and evening All are invited to attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17
RigeloW Gift to Library.

The rift of books from Charles Bige-
low to the public library includes the
following: A De Luxe edition of The
World $ Best Literature, 46 volumes;
Encvclopaedia of Textile Work, seven
volumes: nine volumes of the lnterna-
tional Correspondence School Library,
including volumes upon drawing, elcc-
tricitv. mathematics, mechanics, tcleg-
raphv. etc.; Messages and Papers OF
the Presidents, - volumes; Encyclopae-
dia of Chemistry, two volumes;
Dictionary of Mechanics, two Volumes;
geological books, a geological atlas,
Geographical maps, including the Brat
tleboro and Kcene quadrangles; large
number of textile works; a planisphe1e
SHOWING a plan of the heavens at any
hour during any day in the year. The
hooks number about 1870. Many of these
books are beautifully bound and so eX-
pepsive that the library could not have
afforded to have purchased them, yet
they ore a most welcome addition as
many of them deal with subjects not
before well covered. 1t was Mr. Bige-
lows wish that his name be withheld,
lint the library committee feel that
the pubic should know to whom they
are Indebted for so valuable a gift.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17

Rev. II. W. Coe preached in Newark,
y. j., last Sunday.
Miss Minnie Warden has G nc to
Orange for the winter.
Miss Aseneth lands will 20 to her
home in Cataumet this week for the
Christmas vacation.
The seminary students who remain
here for the Christmas vacation will
board at the Mortified hotel.
Mrs. A. Louis Parquette arrived from
Los Angeles, Cal, Friday and is a
guest of her cousin, Mrs Newton Keet.
Haskell Holton left Monday, accom-
panied by his niece, Miss Bertha IIol-
ton, to spend the winter in California.
Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas and daughter,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17
Mrs. Lois L. Chafer.

Mrs. Lois Lomira CHATTER died in the
home CT her son, Rev. Lewis S. CHATTER,
in Montcair, y. j., Dec. 3. Mrs. Chatter
was the widow of Rev. Thomas Chafer,
who died at Rock Creek, o., in 1882.
Her body was taken there for burial
Dec. s. Mrs CHATTER leaves two other
children, Rev Rollen r. CHATTER of &C.
lumbia. S. c., and Mrs. o. A. Prince OF
Saxtons River, VT She was a member
of the Congregational church of this
town and highly respected by all who
met her in the years that Northiieli
was her home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-17

For the land s sake-usc Bowkcr's
Fertilizers. They enrich the earth and
those who till it.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-14
SCHOOL BOND MONEY
AVAILABLE MONDAY
Board VIII Meet Monday to
Purchase Needed
Sites.

Five hundred thousand dollars In
payment for the school bonds recently
sold TO Grant n, Mccullough by the
Tulsa school district will be deposited
tomorrow to the credit Of the Tulsa
school board and the bonds be de-
livered 20 the purchaser. Then the
business OF buying sites for new
schools and erecting new schools and
additional units and Fairgrounds will
begin.
The city school board will assemble
In the office of the city school su-
perintendent. Il. y. Oberholtzer, In
the Central high school building Mon
day night at o'clock and take for
NAL action regarding the expenditure
OF part OF the money. II Is thought
probable, as the school board has
taken several trips and had two or
three Informal meetings for discus
sion Of certain locations, that a few
final decisions will be made Monday
night.
1t is the open intention OF each
member of the board to act promptly,
In regard TO as many OF the purchases
as possible. that further delay be
small. They hope TO have the work
Of construction so far under way be-
fore the fall term opens that there
will be no more trouble growing out
OF crowded school rooms and over
worked instructors.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-14
Reconsidering House Passes
Appropriation Bill
for Helena.
DEMOCRATS DISRE-
GARD EXPENDITURES
Committee Appointed to In
vestigate the Norman
Insane Asylum.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 10
A resolution submitting to a vote
OF the people a proposition to
abolish the district agricultural
schools at Lawton. Helena, War
ner, Tishomingo and Broken Ar
row and the university prepara-
tory school at Claremore, was In
troduced in the house today by
Representative Testerman and
Sans. Republicans, and Lemon
and Powell. Democrats.
Many Democratic members
have stated on the floor that
they favored abolishing these
schools and the authors OF the
resolution desire to test their
sincerity.
The resolution went over for
one day under the rules and
probably will be acted upon
Monday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-14

WHAT promises to be the great
w est mems meeting ever held in
! Oklahoma will feature the closing day
OF the statewide Y. NJ. C. A. conyen-
ton this afternoon. when Jim Good
heart OF Denver, world-famous mis-
sion worker, will address the men OF
Oklahoma at the municipal Conven-
ton hall. The meeting promises, and
should be, the crowning event OF the
most successful convention of It's kind
ever held in the southwest
The big meeting, which Will start
at 3 o'clock. will be preceded by q
monster parade through the streets
OF the city. The Y. NJ. C. A. delegates
and leaders, the churches of the city.
the fraternal orders and lodges. unions
and all other organizations will take
part In this parade which will be
headed by the Chilocco Indian band
of 80 pieces.
Special Music.
Special music has been arranged for
the meeting. In addition to the In
dian band. Samuel Schildkrets' famous
Hungarian orchestra Of six pieces has
volunteered It's services for the oc-
cason. Tulsa and visiting gospel
team members will also take a promi-
nent part in the meeting.
Another big feature Of today's pro-
gram Will be the big meeting for teen
age boys, to be held at the same time
Ia,
Presbyterian church. James A. Whit
more Of New York. international Y.
M. G. A. boys work secretary. and a
nationally-known leader, will address
the meeting. The Boy Scouts and
Sunday school boys OF the city will
attend In body. Every father should
see that his boy attends, because Mr.
Whitmore has a message 10 boys that
all boys should hear.
Visitors i'm Pulpits.
AT the regular morning church
services visiting Y. NJ. G. A. men and
gospel team leaders will occupy the
found time to inspect Tulsa's new Y.
Nj. G. A. building and 10 journey
out to Sand Springs.
Last nights session in Convention
N'll was D., sided over by the cOnven-
tion president, Harry Mason. OF Alva.
HiNNA - blAtl ooHN NfAAlte ana music
by Tulsa quartet, rapld-fire re-
ports OF the work OF the association
In Oklahoma were made by num-
her OF leaders. Ray S. Fellows OF
Tulsa told OF the Y. NJ. c. A. boys
camp; G. II. Carter OF Sapulpa related
some Of the accomplishments OF the
railroad department; j. G. Masters Of
Oklahoma city discussed the building
movement; G. c. Roberts ir OF Okla
homa city told OF the untouched
Field" a. s Krcsky detailed some OF
the work OF the student bodies, and
Carl Magee Of Tulsa told OF the gos-
pei team work.
The main talk Of the evening was
made by q. $. Bilheimer OF Denver.
who had for his subject The Call to
the Service" 1t was through his brill
Continued on Page TwO)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-14
Last Nights Session Is Fea-
tured by Remarkable
Addresses.
EXCELLENT PROGRAM
G.. S. Bilheimer of Denver
Was the Principal Ev-
ening Speaker.

A y INSPIRING talk by G. $. Bill
L n helmer OF Denver. western exc
cutive secretary of the international
committee, at the Convention hall last
night brought to q close the final
business session Of the state Y. NJ. c..
sion here since Thursday night. To
day, the last day of the meeting, Will
be featured by two big addresses, one
to men In the Convention hall by
Jim Goodheart of Denver. and the
other to boys, I'm the First Presbyter-
ian church by James A. Whitmore Of
New York city.
Following the remarkable talk OF
Bllhelmer, who appealed to the dele
gates for funds 10 finance the state
work in Oklahoma, just 25 cents less
than thirteen hundred dollars was
raised in ten minutes. This will be
applied towards the $4,000 asked in
the budget prepared by the state exc
cutive committee. The pledges ranged
in size from one Of $500, down TO
20 cents.
Elect New Committeeman.
The other business concluded last
night was the election Of seven mem
bers Of the state executive commit
tee to serve for three years. and the
adoption Of the report OF the state
committee for the past year, with
their recommendations for the COM
ing year The new directors elected
are as follows: George @. Scholberg,
oklahoma city; George Mcmillan.
BristOw; Fred Breasted. Oklahoma
City; Il, s. Munroe. Muskogee; o. ID.
Hunt, Tulsa: r. w. Shaw, Enid, and
G. II. Carter, Muskogee.
A Full Program.
Yesterdays program was crowded
with good things from start to finish.
but in the afternoon the delegates
Continued on Page Two)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-14
Russell Tax BlIl.


81 believe that the Campbell Rus
sell bill providing for proportional
distribution OF taxes over the state ac-
cordlng to the school population will
never pass the legislature" said E. ID:
Cline. city auditor. sent to the capital
for the purpose Of opposing the meas
ure In the name OF the Tulsa city
government Thursday, who returned
yesterday.
HThe legislators really do not know
what the bill is" continued Cline.
After we had explained the cutting
discrimination for which II provides.
they agreed that its provisions were
not in accord with the best Interests
OF the general public.
There were representatives Of coun-
ties and cities from all parts Of the
state in Oklahoma City for the pur-
pose OF defeating the bill"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-14
BY GLENN CONDON,
(Staff CorrespondenD,

INKLAHOMA CITY Feb. Ia
" After voting yesterday to kill
the bill appropriating $2S,0OO for the
support Of the Connell state agricul-
tural school at Helena the house OF
representatives today reconsIdered It's
action and passed the bill.
Representative j. G. Smith, Re-
publican. who represents the county
In which the school is located, made
half-hour speech on the floor OF
the house In which he urged the
members to allow the appropriation.
1t was charged by Democratic
members that the bill had been voted
down yesterday because the school
Is located in Republican county.
Favor Increased Appropriations.
With the passage of this bill today
the house placed the stamp OF ap-
proval upon increased appropriations
for all six OF the district agricultural
schools
The Republicans are bowling for
economy" declared Representative
Hensley Democrat, 80 let us give
it to them Abolish this school and
give them u little of their own med
lcine."
Representative Childors pleaded
with the members to quit playing
petty politics.
This Is state school," he said,
"and Is entitled to support as much
as any Of the others. Don't vote
down this appropriation because the
school happens to be located I'm a Re-
publican district. Why should we
make an example out Of this old man
because he belongs to the majority?"
Representative Ben Harrison
charged that the Republican state
committee met here yesterday for
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-14
PUBLIC MAY NOW BUY RIFLES.
Sec. Garrison Rcscinds Order Against
National Associations.

WASHINGTON Feb. Finding
1t serious setback to the develop
ment Of rifle clubs. Secretary Garri-
son has resclnded his order OF last
month. prohibiting the sale Of army
rifles to National Rifle association
clubs
Officials Of the association reported
today that within the last six months
membership in the clubs has in
creased to more than eight thousand
civilians, who are receiving voluntary
training.
The weapon supplied to these clubs
is the Krag-Jorgensen rifle, formerly
used In the army, but for which the
modernized Springfield has been sub
stituted. The discarded rifles are
stored In government arsenals for the
equipment OF volunteers in time OF
war
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-14
Government Supplies War Defense
Fund of $500, O,OOO, 900.

PARIS, Feb. l3.-(5:15 p. MI
President Poincare today signed de.
cree authorizing thelssue of one bill
lion francs $500, O,O0O,OOO) national
defense bonds, bearing per cent in
terest at the emission price OF 96
francs. so centimes and payable at
par In 1925. The government re-
serves the privilege Of redeeming the
bonds after 1920.
The bonds are exempt from income
and other taxes. They are to be ad-
mitted to the official bourse quota
tiOns and are to be Issued on Febru-
airy rs in sums OF from 100 francs
CS20) up,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-14
Great Mass Meeting Fea-
ture Of Last Day of Y.
Convention.
PARADE WILL BE
WONDERFUL SIGHT
Most Successful Convention
Will Come to a Close
Tonight.
TODAY'S PROGRAM.
Morning.

Morning.
go 9;3O-Preparatory service for
the day.
9:30-All delegates attending
Bible class and Sunday school
BaraCa classes.
Association men and gos-
pei team men in the pulpits of
the city.
Afternoon.
3;OO-Great parade Convention
hall, mass meeting OF men.
Jim Goodheart OF Sunshine"
mission, Denver, Colo.
Night.
7:20-Farewell service at Conyen-
tion hall. "A World wide Pro-
gram Among Men" Clarence
A. Barbour. New York. Union
service OF all churches.