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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-09
One of Kaiser's Destroyers Sent to Bottom by Rus
 sians, Reports Petrograd.
SLAVS FIGHT WAY
 THRU THE TEUTONS
Forty eighth Division Joins Main Army Marching Over Bodies of Austr0- German SOldiers-TurkS Report
 Repulsing Allied Troops.

Petrcgrad, May S.-The war office| ment:
 German cruisers and destroyers yesterday shelled Libau. One of the enemy's destroyers was sunk by a Russian mine.
 : ITO the southwest of Mitau, the Russians are advancing successfully. Fighting was progressing yesterday in the direction of Tonevlej, SisaroIa and Rossismy.
 west Of the, middls Niemen, there have been obstinate skirmishes be- tween patrols in the direction If Tshetchovpa.
 "In the Mlawa region, fresh Ge"- man attack was made at Tominany yesterday, but was repulsed. "On the left bank of the Vistula, and in the Carpathians. on Thursday, the enemy continued his direct at tacks with no success. On nearly the entire front, there are signs thar he is becoming fatigued. His loss has been enormous and the Russians have made repeated counter attacks. During our retirement in the Dukla region, strong enemy forces occupied the road along which the Russians were marching
 ''The 4Sth division, nevertheless, displayed it's full fighting power, cutting it's way through the enemy in spite of great losses, and march ing over the enemy's dead. The dvis- ion rejoined the Russian army yes- tcrday.
 / "In the Stryjc region only fusil- lades were reported.
 "On Thursday along the upper Lomnitza, the enemy's troops ascend ed the Jovorik Mountains, but suffer- ed great losses. TAey were re- pulsed"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-09
MRS. CARAVAN ACQUITTED 0F MURDER BY
 JURORS WHO AGREE 0N FIRST BALLOT

Versing with Dr. Carman.
 i Mrs. Carman has maintained her innocence throughout, and has al- ways expressed eonfidence of being acquitted. She testified in her own behalf yesterday, denying in toto the story told by Celia Coleman, the negro maid formerly in her employ
 The acquittal of Mrs. Carman prob ably means that the Bailey murder mystery will never be solved.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-09

made by an acquaintance. Most of the others are still unidentified.
 @ Americans Alive.
 Of the 184 AmeSicans on board the Lusitania, the American consul here could account for only 62 survivors, today.
 The work of compiling list of survivors necessarily is proce edins slowly, because of the confusion. Stea mship and government officials, and the American consups officers. 'are- swamped. Apparently. however. many first cabin passengers are among those saved.
 Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Ebert Hubbard, Justin Miles Forman, the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-09
Turks Repulse Allies.

Turks KepuIse AIlles.
 Constantinople, May 8, via Berlin ana Amsterdam-The Turkish off, ficial statement issued today says:
 "In the Azerbatan region, an unim- portant engagement has occurred.
 '1In the pardanelles, the enemy maintains his old position near Avi- Burnu.
 "The enemy near Sed-el-Bahr at- tempted an attack Friday, under the protection of his naval guns. The fighting ended favorably fer the Turks. The enemy was repulsed with heavy loss ald retreated to the point at which he disembarked, harassed by our shells"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-09
borough Investigation of |usitania Tragedy Already 1 Under Way.
FARNING AGAINST
 ROCKING THE BOAT
hsident Wilson Lets It Be Known
 hat He Proposes to "Act With De- liberation and Firmness'' in Effort to Stem Popular Indignation.

Washington, May S.-After a con |ence with the president at the lite house tonight, Secretary |multy said: DOf course, the president feels be distress and the gravity of he situation to the utmost, and
 E considering very earnestly, but very calmly, the right course bf action to pursue. He knows hat the people of the country ksh and expect him to act with helibeIation as we'll as with (irmness."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-09
15 AMERICANS AMONG DEAD TN LUSITANLA DISASTER
NOT MORE THAN 645 OF 1901
 ABOARD SHIP ESCAPED DEATH

NONE OF THE PROMINENT AMERICANS AMONG LIST OF SURVIVORS REPORTED BY AIMEE
 ICAN CONSUL WHO SAYS MISSING ARE
 ALMOST TO GEE RTAINTY DEAD.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-09

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-09
RELIEVED THAT MORE THAN HOO
 BODIES HAVE NOT BEEN RECOVERED

Many of the Bodies at Queenstown Those of Women and Children Some Being Picked Up Tightly Clasped in Each Others Arms - Numerous Babies
 Among the Dead-s urvivors Destitute,
 F 'fCrazed and Half Clothed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-09

Continued from Page 5.)
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 usitania disaster, of F. S. Pear NewYo Vanderbilt multmilion- playwright; Ebert ubbard,w iter
 Queenstown American  G45 a of passengers and rev, a O L Of the 1888 board reports  of embassy almost Ito a
 prominent included the consul Hist
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
WEST BRATTLEB0R0

Miss Marie Wcllman cf Chester was
q guest Fsidav Of Mrs p. l. Convey.
J. : Wood has put sweet corn on The
market in t.Iy az usual, having brought
n some Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. i. 7 Blodgett went 70
Charlemont, Mass, Saturday to visit
their son, Howard, and daughter, Mrs
Francis Avery.
Miss Belle Greenwood Of Williams
vile, who visited her sister, Mrs r. /.
Convey, a week and attended Chautalt-
qua, has returned to her home.
Miss Hazel Landman of South Lon
donderry, who visited q week ut T. c
Coyey s and attended ChautauQua re-
turned to he. home Saturday might
Miss Marjorie Arms of Hopkiutou
Mass, returned today to East North
field, Mass, where she is spending ths
summer. She came to attend Chautau
qua.
Merrill Hamilton, Lewis Hamilton
Hayden Squ,tes and Warren TavIo.
with the latter 3 team, are working
for james Hclyar on the Hinsdale, \
H., state road.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
DR.. BANGS OPERATES
BETWEEN COURSES
Former Brattleboro Boy Restores Voice
to Nut Cake Cooker at New Pres
ton, Conn, Hotel

\ despatch from New Preston,
Conn, to the New York Herald
few days ago related to an operation
which DR.. Dean &. bangs. son of Mrs,
Robert H. Wheeler of this town, per-
Termed on waiter during the serving
Of the noon meal The story was as
follows:
Theodore jacobs, who waits and
cooks nutcakes at the Grey Squirrel
Inn here, is being congratulated to-
day as n result of an operation which
took place last week in course of a
meal he was serving to DIR. Dean G.
Bangs of Milford, Conn. The incident
created quite n stir ut the hotel at the
time. but the local gossips had an off
day and muffed the story until this
morning.
1t seems that DR.. Bangs, who was
stopping at the hotel a few days, was
struck bv the remarkable tones of
Theodore s voice. lie had ordered his
dinner and when Theodore went to re-
peat what he had written on the mis-
take sheet, DR.. Bangs could scarcely
recognize it. 1t sounded as though
| Theodore wcrc trying to locutc through
| a mouthful Of beach gravel.
After questioning the waiter about
why he conversed like man UP 2
tree. the physician learned that Theo
dore had been bothered by his tonsils
for II years and fully intended t.
have them treated some time wher
business slowed down or stopped. H'
explained that he had been waiter
for ten years and was still waiting
DR.. Bangs, who viii look anywhere
| at once asked Theodore to open hi
mouth. DR.. Bangs twined his leg
around the chair and looked in, III
saw that an operation at once was i'm
operative and being familiar with TIL
service at the Inn told Theodore tina
there would be time between courses
/ Both went into an adjoining room
where DR.. Bangs had left his too
chest in ambush, and 20 minutes late
both returned. DR.. Bangs ordered HI
dinner and Theodore in voice like
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
LEGAL NOTICES.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
Victoria Louise Horton
vs..
Tap,o. I'll H.

lcto1a Louise Horton
w.
James Fred Horton
Whereas, Victoria l. Horton Of Brattle-
boro IN the county OF Windham in the
State of Vermont, has this dav filed in tho
office OF the Clerk Of the county court. for
said county her libel for a divorce against
James Fred Horton setting forth in sub-
stance that she was on the second dav of
December 1912 lawfully married to the
sad james Fred Horton and that she and
said hbellee lived together as husband and
Wltc IN the county OF Windham until on
or about March Sth, 1913; that the libel
liant has resided in the county of Wind
ham for the past year; and has faithfully
performed all the marriage obligations IN
cumbent upon her; that on or about the
Sth day of March, 1913, the said libellee
wilfully deserted said Iibellant and has
continued such wilfu desertion ever since.
and said lbellee on the first day of Janu-
airy, 1919, and on divers days and times
since said date at said Brattleboro and at
divers other places, treated said iibelant
with Intolerable severity, and said libellee
! on the Sth day OF March, 1913. and ever
since said date has wiIfuIly and cruelty
neglected and refused to support and main
tain said hbellant, lie All the time being
OF sufficient pecuniary and physical ability
50 to do
And praying that the bonds Of matri-
mony between her and the said libellee Be
dissolved, and that she be granted a bill
of divorce And it appearing that the said
hbellce Is without this State, and that no
tsummons can he served ON him
II Is ORDERED. that the libellant
notify the libehee of@the tendency of said
Ipetition and summon him to appear at the
term Of the county court, to be held al
Newfanc. within and Tor the county Of
E Windham on the second Tuesday in Sep
TENDER, 1905, on the first day thereof, and
: answer to the same by causing the sub
stance Of said petition and this order to be
published three weeks successfully in the
Brattloboro Reformer, newspaper print
: ed at Bratt.eboro in said county. the last
: publication to be at least six weeks pre-
7 vious 10 the commencement of said term
Dated at Brattleboro. in said county
n this 9th day of July, 1915.
!. F. d. s STOWE, Clerk
: JOHN +. GALE,
Z Attorney for Libellant.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
Orris Ell. Ballou, Prominent
Musician of Rutland, Al
most Instantly Killed
MACHINE TURNED
OVER THREE TIMES
And Landed in Field SO Feet Below
the Highway-Victim Assumed Full
Blame Before He Died-Chaufeur
Seriously Injured

RUTLAND, vt, August 2-Orris II.
Ballou Of South Main street, prominent
member and former leader of the Rutland
City band, was killed yesterday afternoon
when a new automobile he had bought
crashed through length Of state road
fence just west Of West Rutland, and turn
ing over three times, landed right side up
30 feet below the road in a rock filled
meadow.
The chauffeur, Roy Stetson, employed
by the Premier garage, was badly injured,
his head being cut IN several places, and
his back injured He was taken by auto
mobile to his home He is expected to re-
cover
Mr. Ballou remained in the car during
the various fops taken by the machine,
| but he died as soon as he was moved to
the bank over which the car plunged He
| remarked. to those nearby when the spill
| took place that he was fully to blame.
] There were no injuries on his body, but
| his back was broken when the weight Of
/ the car squeezed him against the steering
/ gSas
! Nj. Ballou bought the car Saturday
night lie was on his way to Lake Bone
seen. where his wife, son and daughter
! We're in camp entertaining number OF
college friends Of the Ballou children
4 Mr.. Ballou was learning to run the ma
chine, and he took the drivers seat aftci
passing West Rutland The car was bowl
ing along al a fair pace, but when a point
just west Of the Whipplc Hollow CROSSING
was reached he seemed to lose control, anc
the car slidded into the fence, sliding over
the steep cmbankmcnt.
The fence gave way Ike 50 much paper
and the machine turned completely Owe
three times, finally landing right side NJ
in tie middle Of the meadow The ma
chine badly damaged
AIR Balou had been employed at tn,
Howe scale works for many years, and h
las done much orchestra work in TINS see
ton He leaves, besides his wife, thrc
children.
Mr. Ballou was born in Rome, y y
Aug p, 1861. lie was a member Of tn
Musicians Union, Center lodge If Mason>
/. Davenport chapter Orion Grotto, Easter
Star. He was the best known clarine
player in Vermont
When Won get TO thinking that e,
: erybody IS against you, then is Il
- ~
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
WHY so WEAK?
Kidney Troubles May be sapping
Your Life Away. Brattleboro
People Have Learned This Fact.

Z.
When a healthy man or woman be-
gins to run down without apparent
cause, becomes weak, lanquid, depres
sed, suffers baekache, headache. dizzy
spells and urinary disorders, weak kid
neys may be the cause The slightest
symptom of kidney trouble is too
serious to neglect Doan 5 kidney
Pills have earned their fame by their
effectiveness in strengthening the kid
neys and keeping them well. Can Brat
tleboro readers demand further proof
of their merit than the following state
ment?
Mrs. W. n. Sadd, r. F. D. No. /
Marlboro, VT, says: = suffered for
three or four years from kidney trou-
bic and | tried a number of medicines
without getting relief. The kidney
seeret1ons caused much annoyance.
Sometimes my feet were swollen. my
back was terribly weak ana if | did
any sweeping or exerted myself in any
way, | felt all tired out. got
Doan S Kidney Pills and three boxes
strengthened by kidneys and back and
toned up my system. -
Price soc, at all dealers. Don Il
SIMPLY ask for kidney remedy-pet
Dean s Kidney Pills - the same that
Mrs Sadd had. Foster Milburp Co
Props, Buffalo, \. Y
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
Vermont S Budget Law.
lSt. Adams Messenger

''The other New England states will
watch with interest Connecticut s al
visory state board Of finance establish
ed by the last legislature. This board
will pass Judgment on the budgets OF
the various departments, commissions.
and institutions that receive state sup
port, and after hearings given to these
agencies will make recommendations
to the legislature. The actions of the
board ought to act as a deterrent = cx-
travagant outl&ys and to more cquita-
bic distribution of the public funds
The Brattleboro Reformer.
And at the same 1iIac Vermont can
display some of its lnteress in its
own budget law which will be opera
tive at the next session Of the legis-
lature. If this law is given an oppor-
tunity and is! whole heartedly sup
ported by the solons and the state II
viii do much for sane state financing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

FOR SALE--A 155-aere farm on the
main road from Greenfield to Brattle
boro, miles from Brattleboro and
about 10 miles from Greenfield. This
farm contains plenty of tillage, field,
pasture and woodland with brook
running through the farm past the
end of the barn. The buildings CON
sist of large 14-room house with a
dance hall on the third floor. There
is plenty of barn and shed room. All
newly painted and in good condition.
Also farm tools This is an ideal
place to take summer boarders, make
a fine orchard farm together with
market gardening or straight farming.
A great money maker for the right
party. Inquire of L. F. Lyons or Mrs.
f. L. Lyons, Greenfield, Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
RESTAURANT FOR SALE

Well equipped with good seating capacity,
catering to better class of trade. wish to go
10 Florida about Sept. L., and desire to sell
before that date. Price low for a quick sale.
First come first served. An excellent oppor-
tunity for man and wife with small capltai
to enter n paying business. Address Lock Box
~, kCene. n. II.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

ducing energy at home and on the free
sea..
''Thus we shall emerge with honor
from a war for Germany $ right and
freedom, however long the war may
last, and be worthy of victory before
God, who, we pray, may bless hence
forth our arms.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

thrush repeated it. Dinner was net
interrupted.
Those who have heard of the remark
able operation declare that u. Bangs
would have time to cut Theodore s
head of uader the old management a.
the Inn.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
YOU SHOULD PROVIDE

the necessary minimum income For tho
welfare of your family. Our Life In
come policies cover all contingencies
at low net cost. National Life ms. Co,
of Vt (MutuaLl = EARLE S. KINS-
LEY, General Agent, Rutland, Vt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

Many pretty girl we knew 90
years ago is as fat as they make 'em
today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
Harvey's

Have several building lots. all fac
ing the beautiful view of the Connect
cut river valley. north ana south for
many miles into Massachusetts, as al
50 the lofty Wantastiquet mountain in
New Hampshire as the foreground.
Where can the equal be found? We are
TO sell our bungalow. Why2 Because 50
much larger than we need and At ONCE
build another Just like it. only about
one-third smaller. enhancing the value
Of the present one Of course some
out-of- town party win be pleased TO Sc
cure this model OF q bungalow and the
view, built after some II the Florida
designs, not being Of the sluatty kind SO
common and unsighty; SO think il over.
home folk, and be in line with General
Prosperity, which al say soon must ar
1.iNA
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
ASter Blossoms

For the first time we will sell Aster
blossoms from our 5000 plants. soon as
ready (some few now in bloom), at a
cost small enough for ALL to enjoy.
Let's start something agoing. if moth
ing more than Good times are com
ing-almost here ana keep in pace
with the South and West. Activity. Ia
Ford
MIR. AND MRS. A. H. HARVEY
II Clark Avenue. Tel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

FOR SALE-Wood lot in North Hins
dale, 80 acres white birch, chestnut,
etc Two small farms near Hinsaale
village. Low price for quick sale. Also
lot chestnut lumber. Fred w. Cotton,
Iiusdale. n. II. 126-l3l
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

When you get TO thinking that ev-
erybody IS against you, then is the
time to consult an alienist.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
Ginseng

seeds ana roots for fall planting. Come
get interested iii this greatest money
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

WANTED-Good live veals. Brat
tleboro Cash Market 122-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
WOOD FOR SALE
White River Chair Co.

IN THE DAILY REFoRMER
ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

TO RENT-At my apartment house
i" Grandview on Prospect street,
tenements Of 3, A and rooms for IS,
50 and SO. All equipped with bath,
set tubs, electric lights and bells,
screens, etc. Separate entrances and
cellars with each tenement. Leslie
Smith 121-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
Wanted

WANTED-Waitress at Ideal Restau-
rant 131-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

SEWING Machine Needles and supplies
for all makes of machines at ]. b. Dun
toms, 43 Flat street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

PUPIL NURSES wanted at the Taun-
ton State Hospital Training school for
nurses For particulars address Dr. Ar
thur Y. Coos, Supt., Taunton State Hos
pital, Taunton, Mass. 46-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

ROBERT B. GOODHUE-Ex pi-
ano tuner and repairer; also organs
cleaned and tuned. II Highland ST.,
Brattleboro, Vt. Phone 522-M. 107-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

Mileage book Owner can
have by proving property and paying for
adv. Hattie Warren, 1913 Main St.
101 1pD
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
For Sale

FOR SALE-Loose hay. I'll. L. Nichols,
West GujIford VT. 95-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02
Special Notices

MARC ARET E. ROOT, public stenog-
apher. Office, Root Is Pharmacy. 761tf
CARL KLOHS, custom tailor, %
Chestnut street. Tel. 236-W. 127-I3S
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

AUTOMOBILE LIVERY - Passen-
gers to and from trains Parties for
long trips a speciality. Rates reasona-
bic. II. +. Winchester, West Brattle-
boro. Phone 659-W. 1925 If
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

LOST or mislaid pair of spectacles.
Finder return to w. j. Portland, Jr.
12S-I30
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

CHIROPODY and Shampoo parlors,
Mrs. E. P. Bailey, III Main St. Phone
b3-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

nis a line each subsequent Insertion
nun Charge, 20 cents
To Rent
TO RENT-Tenement at 203 Main St.
97-tf
TO RENT-Front room; 80 Main St.
130-tfI
TO RENT-Good tenement. w. G.
Dooiittfe. 112-tf
TO RENT-Rooms. Central location;
so Main Street. 130132*
TO RENT Six<oom apartment. E. M.
Holden, Tel. 665-W. 76-tf
& TO RENT-Five-room tenement, Z Myr-
tie st. j e. Mann. 43-tf
TO LET-Rooms. and offices, steam heat
ed, in Ullery building. 2O7-tf
TO RENT-My house will be for rent on
June IS. Fl. r. Lawrence. SLIT
TO RENT-Seven-room tenement with
bath. INQUIRE at 16 Cedar street. 115-tf
TO RENT - Furnished front room.
Inquire W. G. Norris, III Main st.
130-132*
TO RENT-Three apartments, two
all furnished. Charles Miner, Town.
129-tf
TO RENT-Rooms at Grange block.
Inquire evenings of Jennie E. Bushee.
128-tf
TO RENT = Four-room tenement
partially furnished near Main st. Ed
gett q 90. l26-tf
TO RENT - Modern upstairs tene-
ment Nice large rooms. Inquire u
Horton Place. 12O-tf
TO RENT - Good tenement near
Main street, modern; chance for garden
horse or auto. Edgett & Co. 126-tf
TO RENT--Large and small room suit.
able for office or light Housekeeping at So
Main st. Running water, gas and electric
lights. 1905
TO RENT-One . and one Groom tene
ment. Hot and cold water, electric lights
spring water for drinking. j. E. Mellen
agent. GOT
| TO RENT-Tenement of seven room
in first class condition, bath, electri
lights and gas. II South Main street
next TO Home Bakery. loot
I TO RENT-Two nice tenements O
Birge street, 50 per month; one large tene
ment, rooms and bath, on Riverviey
street, 81 per week. Holden & Martin
Brattleboro, Vt. CAT
TO RENT-At my apartment hous
"Grandview" on Prospect stree
tenements of 3, and 5 rooms for 5
So and So. All equipped with bat
set tubs, electric lights and bell
screens, etc. Separate entrances an
cellars with each tenement Lesl
Smith 121-
MY-xx
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-02

SWITCHES, pompadours; combings
made up to order. Mrs. E. p Bailey, 1T
Main Street 53-tf