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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05
MISS ELIZABETH MITCHELL.
Sister of Robert O. Mitchell of This
Town Died III Putnam, Conn.

The following is ffen the Norwich,
Gem, Bulletin of Jan. ::
5 Miss Elizabeth Mitchell. who. died
ut the home Of her sister Mrs. Adfer
4rownc, on Grove street, Putnam.
Conn, Jan >, was woman of wide
travel and varied professional expert
cucc.
She was a graduate nurse oc the
ERhode Island hospital, and Of the Ma
tbernity hospital CT New York. She had
occupied institutional positions of
trust aud eenfideReass IN beth Rhode
Inland and Massachusetts.
She served as government nurse
during the Spanish American war and
she had done private nj Institutional
weak in Italy.
AZ The time of her death she was q
| member of the Army Reserve corps
S,sanish- American War Nurses. aSso-
tciation, honorary member OF the Amer
+, iran Red Cross. honorary member OF
the Nurses Alumni association. men.
iber Of the Rhode Island Hospital
Nurse fSSociation. The deceased va,
4 member Of Pilgrim Congregations
ehnrrh, Worcester.
Miss Mitchell was born in Sligo
Ireland. August IL 1866. She is sur
ivived by her father, Robert Mitchell
TOT Worcester, Charles Mitchell o
Nesg- Bedford. Robert o. Mitchell q
BrattIehoro, Vt, William NJ Mitchell
/ Worcester. Mrs. Adler NJ. Towne. Put
mann Mrs G. w Wall Of South Man
chester and Mrs r. 4. I.avallec 0
! Worcester
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05
JIM corIEr rnE DuELIN GIANT.

tA 49, i''' 'AA-- ~ $3.50
nr.f4sfo i.15..r ,.,., r.v ~. .,v,ra
~ MS f..t I'M, i,c o,Iv arrived in
A-,ofis. s., \n,.u.1l l9to ar1 that in
Icee tb4p tl,rsr y,..,.s hc l,.s roucbt MI
of fbs iupor,anr boxers cxc,.pt lack
johnson ANA Jc,s Willard.
Conry i. t,ycnty. four wears old. He
was horn N Cast,orca. Roscommon.
Ireland 10 stands six feet two aad
one.baIr INCHES ana weighs los pounds
in Gght,nr trim. HIS reach is eighty
two inches IAN unusual length.
1T is not often that Il policeman
serves as tutor 10 a boxer But it was
a cop who was directly responsible For
Coffey-s advent into the game OF listi-
eufTs. How CoGcy becamc i ring glad
jator IS best told in his own words
II landed i'm Boston on April II,
1870 said cotfey. Il had some friends
in Pavfucket. Il. J.. and that was my
reason for taking the route to the Hub
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05
COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
How II Were Distributed in Athletic
Year Just Closed.

The intercollegiate athletic year Of
1915 was remarkable for a good many
reasons, but chiefly for the unusually
keen competition in the minor sports
among the eastern universities. IN III
year the interest Of the students in
these sports has increased until now
there is almost as much activity among
the candidates for such sports as has
ketbul, association football. swimming
and tennis as for the major sports.
football, baseball, track and field ath-
letics and rowing. Furthermore, the
interest Of the general public is grow
ing SO amazingly that in some DISTANCES
the minor sports have become self
supporting
/ IN lG of II major aud minor sports
the championships were cIcan-eut and
beyond dispute. The single exception
is baseball, in which the pattiSans OF
the three teams claimed the champion
ship. The difficulty IN awarding this
championship was due to tho lack OF
IN intercollegiate baseball association
or Of schedule which woiid atIait
of u fair comparison of all the liz
teams. But even in base ball q careful
review of the season should settle tn.
argument. The following table shows
bow the championships were distribut
Cd in II sports fostercd hy the lcadin,
eastern universities.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05
) Couldn t Escape.

Dr.. IL. w Wiley is responsible, ac-
eording tozEverybody S Magazine, for
the following fable:
: = sFour3 Hies, which had forced their
entrance INTO a certain pantry, were
bent upon having feast One flew to
the flour and ate heartily, but soon
died, for fbe -four was loaded with
plaster of Paris. The. second perehcd
himself on the sugar cans but he Jared
mo better, for the, sugar was full of
white lead. The third decided to sam
pie the syrup, which stood telnptinely
near; but4 his legs were shortly raised
toward the ceiling, for the syrup was
colored vsith aniline dyes. The fourth
and oattgsgsafA wing one had been co
qucttfshly lowering around the differ
ent receptactes, apparently unable te
choose. But finally, overcome with
srief at the death of all his friends
! he also deefded to end his life, ant
drank deeply Of the tiy-poison. whiel
hefound III i convenient dish. But h'
is still alive, and III excellent health
THE fiy-poison, too, WAS adulterated, ;
NfeAino from had to xVorsa Is . ssjtof
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05
MUST PAY TO WEBSTER
Corporation Tax of $6,i98 Due from
80 Mrs Mabel Hunt Slater.

BOSTON, Jan ). \ corporation
tax of s6,49S on the property OF. Mrs.
Mabel Hunt Slater. widow of Iloratlo
Nelson Slater, prominent manufaetnf-
Ter of textiles, must be paid to the town
.of webster where the Slater mills are
located. Officials of the town of Mil
ton, where Mrs Slater lives, sought
10 have the tax paid in Milton and
asked the board of appeals to reverse
Ethe action of the state tax commission
in awarding the tax to Webster.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05
BIRTHS.

In North Hatfield, Mass, Jan /, a
daughter, Alice Marilla, TO Frank and
Berthaf { kimball) Allen, granddaughter
To G. II. Kimbal of Brattloboro and Mrs
Maria a Allen of Brattleboro.
: In Mortified. Mass, Jan. ;, 4 son 10
Mr.; and Mrs. Charles L. Johnson,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05

daughter, Mrs. Hiram Miller, in Lynn
Mass, has been confined to the bed
with bronchial trouble two weeks
News was received from there vestcr
day by telephone that she was improv-
inc.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05
DEATHS.

In South Deer1icld, Mass, Jan. ;. Mrs,
Mary Harris. so, formerly of South Hall
fax, widow Of Seymour Harris.
In Hinsdale, ~ H., Jan. !, Moses II.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05
MARRIAGES.

IN Exeter. n H.. Dec. 81. by Ret. Her
bert J. Qqimby, Robert Hubbard Bruee II
South Charlestown, y. H., and Miss
Grace May Quimby of Claremont, \ II
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05
Nothing Left.

~ 81 hear it was bad failure. Ss
f sEery. Even the receivers didn t
make anything out Of it. - Cinein-
natl Enquirer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05

About the easiest timing 30 get in this
Wurtj i lisguutlcd,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-05

Going from bad co worse IS a short
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
NEW FIRM TO OPEN.

The s. R. Wilson Mercantile Co, of Prairie Grove. Ark, and Tahlequah, Okla. will open a new stock of lad iss and gents furnishing goods in springdale, on or about October 23. They will open in the corner build ing Of the Fletcher block, formerly occupied by J. c. Johnson X Sons. This new firm for Springdale comes to us well recommended as thorough business men, and amply able to handle their end of this business in Springdale.
 The exact opening date cannot be announced as yet, as their buyer is now in s Louis, purchasing the new stock. and as soon as he re turns more definite announcement will be made in this paper.
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
BENEFIT ATTRACTION

The Springdale Volunteer Fire De partment is now preparing their an nual fall benefit attraction, and the plans for the one this fall are some what different from those in the past.
 The plans are for a musical even Ing entirely, some seventeen num- bers being on the program, all of which will be given by local parties. There is a special chorus, a double quartette. a male quartette, solos by different persons, and it will be a most worthy attraction when com pleted The program is not yet fill ed. but will be within the next few days. The attraction is billed for Friday evening, October %.
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
QUAIL HUNTING SEASON.

On account of the fact that some o1 our local hunters, begin to feel the "call of the wild" just about the time the first frost arrives, and they bring forth from summer quarters the shot gun, they give the setter or pointer an extra pat as they pass, and treat him more kindly just about this sea son of the year, The News quotes from the new fish and game law which changes the order of things somewhat with reference to quail hunting in Arkansas
 The quail season opens December 1st. and closes February 1st.
 It is unlawful to kill more than l; quail in one day.
 It is unlawful to hunt on any ell closed land. without securing the per mission of the owner; nothing is said as to whether this permission shall be written or verbal.
 There is q tax of s1 .00 on all dogs used for hunting quail
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
INVESTIGATE LIGHT RATES

At q call meeting of the Council held Tuesday night resolution was adopted calling for the appointment of a committee of five members, to investigate the rates charged by the local light and power company for light service both to the city and to private consumers.
 Mayor Lane has not made public, as yet, the members of the com mittee, but it was the opinion of the members of the Council, that the majority of the committee be chos- en from among citizens of the town, not on the Council, and that they employ proper engineers, or secure reliable statistics to assist them in their investigation, and that the matter be gone into thoroughly as to whether the present rate per kil- lowat, charged by the local company is higher than it should be, or whether lower.
 Just how long the committee will conduct the investigation is not known nor how they will proceed, but they will make their report pub lie just as soon as possible.
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
2O2 CARS OF APPLES

Up to and including "Wednesday night Springdale had shipped POP cars of apples, the two hundred mark being passed Wednesday when eight cars were shipped
 Local predictions now are that SpringdaIe will pass the 250 mark before the close of this month, and may possibly reach 275. very few pre-. dieting that 300 cars will go out The shipments to date are far in-ex- cess of what was expected for this year, as very few anticipated more than 150 cars, or not quite half the number shipped last year.
 In 1914 Springdale shipped 361 cars of apples, and on October f3. last year. 239 cars had gone forth. It will be noted that the shipments this year are only about forty cars be- hind last year, and as this with an estimate Springdale should pass the 300 mark this season.
 The largest single day shipment  this year was Friday Of last week, when sixteen cars were shipped to various points The rain Tuesday of this week, interferred to some ex- tent in the shipment for that day, but with the rain thirteen cars were loaded The big day in 19l4 was on October 3, when seventeen cars went ont, just one car more than the big day So far this season.
 Some of= the larger orchards are just now picking, and car lot ship ments will continue until the last of the month. and possibly few days ill November.
 There is no material change in the price from last week. although Wine Saps, Of the better grade were quoted at s1 D per hundred We'd nesday, but q little lower figure, as s1.15 to s1 20 is an average Ben Davis are quoted at about S1.00. with Collins Red very little higher. The faneier apples are bringing fancier prices, but the crop is very short. and most all will be consum- cd by the local market.
 The stock that is being sent out this year in bulk cars is consider ably better than last year. and in some instances local shippers are experiencing good results, while oth- CTS are finding their markets slow.
 There is very little change in the market on eyaporating and vinegar stock
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
GUY BATES POST COMING.
Great Actor to be Seen in "O'mar, The Tentmaker," Ozark Theatre,
 Fayetteville.

Guy Bates Post. who since the death of Richard Mansfield, is con sidered America's foremost Actor, will play an engagement of one night at the Ozark Theatre in Fayetteville on Wednesday, Oct. 20th in the great. est of Mir. Posts successes, 70 mar. the Tentmaker," Richard Walton Tully's spectacular Persian romance. This is undoubtedly the greatest at traction that ever played at Fayette- vile. A special train of nine cars is necessary to transport the Guy Bates Post Company in it's journeys from city to city. Four of these cars are for the use of the one hundred odd members of the company, while four other cars are needed exclusive ly to accommodate the stmptuous seen Ike settings of the production, the ninth car being a standard diner. The train is familiarly known in railroad circles as the Guy Bates Post Special
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
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 WOODLAWN

T. 4 + + + j. l. ].
 Little Bernice Burnett is on the sick list this week.
 Bro. Kelley filled his regular ap- pointment at this place Sunday.
 Miss Sadie Vandiver made a fly ing visit home last Saturday after noon.
 MT. and Mrs. Humphrey made a business trip to Fayetteville last Wednesday.
 Mrs. Grace Lewis ma2e another visit with home folks near White Oak last Saturday and Sunday.
 The recent frosts were appreciat- ed, and we hope it will destroy some malaria which has been in this com munity.
 Mr. and Mrs. Rolandus Brown of Harmon. were pleasant callers at the home of Uncle Chas. Lynch a week ago last Sunday afternoon.
 Mr. Vandiyer's children, who have all had the whooping cough are all Improving at this writing, except Dewey, who has had more than an ordinary attack of this barking dis ease.
 Mrs. Gonna Drake. formerly Miss Gonna Thompson, is critically i'll at the sanitarium for nervous diseas- es at Little Rock. II will be remem- bered by her friends that about two years aeo she was taken to Little Rock for treatment and apparently regained both her health and the right use Of her mental faculties, but some four or five weeks ago she was again stricken with the same trouble and her condition at this writing is reported hopeless.
 The people of Woodlawn are to be honored on the 2nd Sunday in No vember by a visit from the Rev. |C W. Burks, who is a Missionary for the American Sunday School Union, and who resides at Mena, Ark There will be preaching at II CLOCK on thdt udy ny pio. pui h7 then dinner on the ground, and ser vices again in the afternoon. We are sure that those who have ever heard Bro. Burks will be present and those who have not will do we'll to come out and hear him. Every body is invited to come and bring we'll filled basket and spend pleas ant day together In the service Of the Lord
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
ABOUT THAT BIG BALLOON

Quite a number of Springdale citi- zens were somewhat surprised Friday morning shortly after nine o'clock when their attention was called to a large grey silk balloon, sailing maJes- tically over the town. Hurry up calls for field glasses were sent i'll, and by the aid of these it was noted that the balloon did not carry Ger gers, and then the wondement reach ed it's height.
 It was soon discovered however, that the ballaan did not carry Ger mans, nor any of the spies of the Allies, but was one of the balloons started from Wichita, Kan, in a bal loon race Thursday evening about i've o'clock.
 The balloon that passed over Springdale came down about ten o'clock, about five miles the other side of Goshen, after being in the air seventeen hours, and was piloted by Captain Honeywell, aided by G. F. Woods, of Wichita, Kan. Five bal looms were entered in the National Balloon Race, from Wichita, namely the St. Louis l, Kansas City 1. Wich- ita I, Wichita II, and Dayton III. The balloon that landed near Goshen, both occupants and balloon landing without injury was the Wichita Il.
 X prize of S2,000 was offered by the Wichita Club 10 the balloonist that covered the longest distance, and it will probably go to William F. Assman and Albert yon Hoffman, who piloted the St. Louis and landed near Prescott, in this state, shortly after one o'clock Friday af- ternoon.
 When the balloon passed over Springdale it was about six hundred feet in the air, and sailing smooth ly in a southeasterly direction, the air currents being very strong in that direction.
 Several calls came to The News of flee regarding the strange sight, but We were in the dark as much as the other fellow, and were unable to give any information, until late Fri day afternoon A phone call from Goshen about noon informed The News of the safe landing of the oe- Cupants of the Wichita II, near Go shen.
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
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 HIGHLAND VIEW.


 This time Of the year green things should stay indoors at night.
 J. w. Phillips and family visited Saturday and Sunday with his brother Jerry and family at White her.
 Spelling matches at this place Fri day nights and singings Sunday nights. Come out and help us. We need you.
 J. w. Ferguson brought his dausfl- ter home from the insane asylum one day last week. Miss Lucy is in very poor health.
 Only two more weeks of school un- less they decide to extend the term two months, which they are thinking of doing. We've had good little school anyway.
 Grandma Oliver, of Mcguire, who is visiting relatives here fell recent ly and sprained her wrist. which is causing her some pain. Mrs. Oliver was so years old Oct. 9.
 What are we Richland View peo- pie ooing to do about our mail after this month? Walter Smith, our k. F. D. man says everyone is asking him that question and it is one he cant answer. We understand it's q sure thing that the route has died a natural death. Furthermore, we are sorry, but suppose it can't be helped We'll, We are glad We have had the benefit Of it this long any way.
 There was quite a commot1on among the people throughout 1hls part of the country Friday October Sth, when a big balloon containing two messengers was seen floating through the air With many eyes upon it. it suddenly lowered and landed in a tree top in Sing Smith s pasture. nera here, about 10 a. Ill. Neither man was injured in the de= scension. They informed the crowd which gathered that they, With elghe others. five balloons in all, started from Wichita. Kansas, Oct. at 5.15 m The gentlemen, with theii possessions, took the train for nome Friday afternoon
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
BAKERY CHANGES HANDS.

Latter part of last week q deal was finished and J. c. Johnson < Sons, who formerly occupied the corner building of the Fletcher block, with a general merchandise establishment become the owners Of the City Bakery and Restaurant, Mr. Pladl, the former owner. selling out. Mr. Johnson took charge latter part of the week, em- pIoying baker from Fayetteville to look after this end of the business. He will open a fancy grocery stock in connection with the bakery and will entirely do away with the res taurant department. paying special attention to the bakery side, which he expects to make the best in this section
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
THAT TOWNSHIP FAIR.

Something was said in The News last week about Township Fair, 1t was even suggested to have the Fair in Springdale, early in November, but not q single note of encourage ment has been heard, likewise not one has registered their disapproyal. With this in view, it seems that all that is necessary to put the pro- iect through is some one to lead the way.
 Various other towns in this sec tion have a Fair such as was suggest, ed many towns confine it solely to a colt show, others take in various products, but it is thought advis- able in Springdale's case, to have a showing of everything. Next year, if rthe Fair can be made a success this year, 1t is proposed to have the Township Fair, just prior to the Washington County Fair, and then move the exhibits there. In this way Springdae township will not on- " De represented dL LIlG " dSulA4lSU'~H County Fair, but will be represented by the best the township produces, and winners at the Township Fair car share in winnings at Fayette- vile. for there isn't question but what Springdale could carry off the first prize at the county Fair if someone would take charge of the eX- hibits and get them in presentable shape
 Let's make an effort to have miniature county fair in Sprinsdaie early in November. We have the stuff, and can use the building form erIy occupied by the Majestic Thea tre as an exhibit hall
 Local merchants can offer suit able premiums, the banks can offer cash prizes on various stock-but with all this there must be someone to head the procession. Why not you?
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
x * '. :. !. .. ;. !. OAKLAND.

+ x ,. + .s :. z. !. L. M. Ivey has moved on the will Iunstill place.
 Clyde Erwin has moved back on ms old home place.
 Everybody is busy digging sweet potatoes in this vicinity.
 Will Graue is hauling lumber to build an addition to his house.
 Jun Warren is making arrange mehts 10 go to Colorado next week John lyey has moved into his heW house that he has just finished Mrs. Dessie Warren is at Goshen thls week attending revival meet ing
 Remember next Saturday and Sun day is Bro. Johnson's regular ap- pointment. Everybody come You are welcome
 Mrs Wilson died at her home on the Will Riggens place, October 10, and was buried at Oakland Oct H. Her pastor, l.. l.. Johnson conducted the funeral service The bereaved have the sympathy of all in this com munity.
 Blue Eyes.
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
:. .:. + 4 :. x :. ,. BETHEL.

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 Picking and hauling apples is the order of the day.
 E. E. Kuhnert and family were wis iting at T. c. Ford's Sunday evening.
 Lenora and Pearl Phillips were visiting at the Moody home Sunday afternoon.
 There will be spelling at Bethel Friday pight Oct. 22nd. Everybody come and let's spell.
 T. N. Ford spent few days last week, visiting with relatives and friends at Rocky Comfort, Mo.
 Aunt Lytha Looney died last Thursday morning, and was buried at Goad Springs Friday. Her death was due to a cancer.
 The people of this neighborhood are making preparations for the all day singing the 3rd Sunday in Nov ember, which will be held at Acci- dent Good singing from each class will be expected Everybody invit-
The Springdale news., 1915-10-15
ARCADE HOTEL CHANGES.

deal was consummated latter part of hast week, whereby the Ar eade Hotel again changes hands. this time R. H. Hazel. an old hotel and travelling man, who has been farming near Springdale for some time past, becomes the new proprietor. .S.'W. Hawkins, the former owner, has taken charge of the hotel form erly conducted by Mrs. c. J. Tdbbs, near the Auditorium, and known as the Glen Eagle.
 The change was made last week, and MT. Hazel now has charge of the Arcade.