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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES
Irasburg Merchant IS Petitioned Into
Bankruptcy,

RUTLAND, Feb. %. - An involun
tary petition in bankruptcy has been
filed in the officerin this city Of CLERK
F. is. Platt of the United State court
against Henry c. Goss of Irasburg, deal
er in groceries and grain. The petition
ers and their accounts against Mr.. Goss
are as follows; Henry F. Wilson. St.
,Iohnsbury, $71.S0; French & Bean Co.
st. Johnsbury, $174.46; Whipple, French
& Co., Orleans. $193.57; Twomblv & Col
ton, Orleans, 1924; J. G. Turnbull Co.,
Orleans, $3.50. 1t is alleged that Mr..
Goss committed an act of bankruptcy
on November %, 1915, by giving W. B.
Gould of Irasburg chattel mortgage
for 50 500 on his stock in trade Frank
ID. Thompson of Barton is attorney for
the petitioner
voluntary petition was fled Mon
day by Frank James of St. Johnsburv.
His schedule shows liabilities of S245. s.
and assets of $67.S7, with $50 claimed
exempt. Simons, Searles & Graves are
attorneys for the bankrupt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23
HIRSH ARRESTED
ON LOTTERY CHARGE
States Attorney Hughes Regards Fur.
n1ture Clubs Method Now in Use
Here as Illegal.

NJ. Hirsh of Boston, who has been
representing a furniture concern in
the conduct of a club method of sell
ing furniture, was arrested Yesterday
afternoon in Bellows Falls on war
rant charging him with aiding in the
conduct of lottery The warrant was
issued by State s Attorney o. B.
Hughes. The case against Hirsh was
continued to ? o'clock this afternoon
for hearing. Bail was fixed at
5000
His method it is claimed. is to oh
tam 20 to 100 members of a furniture
club IN town, membership requiring
the payment of % cents week. An
alleged drawing of lots each week re-
suits IN some one member of the club
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23
SIDNEY L. MORRIS.
Former Resident of West Brattleboro
Dies at IL Linden Street.

Sidney l.. Morris, SIS, retired, formerly
for many years a well-known resident
OF West Brattleboro, died at 4.30
o clock yesterday morning at II Lin
den street, following a serious illness
dating from early in February.
Mr. Morris was q native of Whining
ton, but lived the greater part of his
life IN West Brattleboro, where he was
identified in quiet, helpful way with
various activities of the village, and
through his agreeable and friendly per-
|sonality enjoyed the respect and con
fdence of that community, as he did
of many friends in this village. Since
his retirement from active life. Mr..
Morris and his wife, who was Miss Mar
tina Taylor of Wardsboro, had been ac-
eustomed to spend the summers in the
North and the winters in Florida.
Besides Mrs. Morris one daughter.
Mrs. Ira Knight of New York. sur.
wives
Private funeral services wll be he11
tomorrow afternoon at 2.3O O'Clock.
Rev Luther NJ. Keneston of Norwich
Conn.,, formerly pastor of the First
congregational church of West Brat
tleboro. officiating. The burial will take
place in the family lot in Prospect
Hill cemetary.
Al quacks are not hatehed from
duck eggs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23
RURAL CARRIERS
ANNUAL MEETING
Held in Selectmen S Room, Brattle-
boro--R. w. Curtis of Bartonsville
Is Chosen President.

The annual meeting of the Windham
County Rural Letter Carriers associa-
ton was held in the office of the Sc
lectmen here yesterday morning, 10
members being present. These officers
were elected: President, r. w. Curtis
of Bartonsville; vice president, C. O.
Chamberlin of Brattleboro; secretary
and treasurer, R. r.. Barber of West
minister; delegates to the state conven-
ton, F. NJ. Carley of South London
derry, Frank A. johnson of Brattle-
boro and p. F. o Conner of Putney.
Postmaster NJ. j. Moran and Carrier
Dennis E. Tasker addressed the meet
ing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23
WHEN THE FEET BURN

FOR sore, tired, aching feet, reduce
.he Inflammation that causes itching,
,9.g and swelling by applying
alnara IMMINENT as directed. ANY
druggist Will supply you with bottle
OF TINS wonderful, delightfully."- creamy
imminent. 1t soothes and cools, does
not stain and is absolutely effective
because OF its healing, antiseptic prop
ertles. 1t gives relief quickly. 1t
trees you from foot misery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

each week receiving a piece of furni
ture, the value Of which is claimed to
be from $12 to $40. rs
Brattleboro has such club now.
Hirsh having appeared each Monday in
Brattleboro to collect the "club
dues. Bellows Falls has been his
town on Tuesdays and II this wav he
has had q steady round of towns in the
valley to make each week.
1t is claimed that there are a num-
Der of prominent people in each town
who have been induced to join the
clubs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23
THINK EPIDEMIC CHECKED
No New Cases of Spinal Meningitis
Appear at Brandon.

BRANDON, Feb. 23.-There are no
new cases of spinal meningitis in town.
1t has been decided by the state
laboratory at Burlington that the case
spinal meningitis, but a form of mus.
cular grip. The town hall and public
school building are being fumioated
school will reopen Monday morning,
and everything will be running as usu-
al within a few days.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23
WEST CHESTERFIELD. NH

\. \. Byard, who has been confined
to the house by illness and under the
care OF DIR. Hamilton, is now able TO
care for his shopwork.
The school social held in the hall
Wednesday evening, Feb. l6. was well
attended. The children s parts were
Wei rendered and enough money was
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

realized TO more than pay the deficit on
the bell fund. Refreshments were serv-
cd and few hours of dancing enioved.
The music was by n vietrola furnished
by the Misses Baeklin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

FOR SALE-40 horses We have
just arrived with 80 head: pair bays,
1850; two pair browns, $500 and 81
$50; one pair roans, 1850; two pair
gray mares, 5000 and 3,175; one pair
bays, 5000; three pairs black mares, 3
$50 to 2,7OO; one black mare, 1900; one
black horse, 1900; several single horses
and mares, 200 to ] $50; few sec
onds, 1850 to 1900. We can save you
money if you want good horses, as we
buy more horses direct from the farms,
and in larger quantities in the west
than any dealer in Massachusetts. All
fresh and healthy. Have $50 head in
West ready to ship now. No stale,
sick market horses. Next load in two
weeks. All horses warranted. Gull
ford & Wood Horse Co., f. j Wood
Prop, Shelburne Falls, Mass. 2S9-306
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

FOR SALE-One pair thoroughbred
Holstein steers, , years old, well
matched; weight 1900. F. B. Howard
Putnev, VT. 298-3O3
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

SEWING Machine Needles and sup
plies for all makes of machines at j.
B. Dunton s, 43 Flat street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

Al quacks are not hatched from
duck eggs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

PUPILS wanting music lessons APP
ply TO III South Main Street or call
by telephone, 664M. 279-30Ss
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23
Special Notices

MARGARET E. ROOT, public stenog
rapher. Office, Root s Pharmacy. 761-tt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

SHAMPOOING and Manicuring; cleo
trie vibrator. Miss Mary A. Griffin, 1879
Main St. 229-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

FOR SALE-Furniture and Ranges, new
and second hand. at J. B. Dunton's
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

FOR SALE-Hard and soft wood slabs;
prompt delivery. Holden & Martin. 119-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

FOR SALE-All kinds of dry wood
George NJ. Stark, Cedar street. 234 ii
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23

TO RENTING good tenements on
Birge street, SO per month. Holden &
Martin, Brattleboro, Vt. 144-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23
Wanted
For Sale

FOR SALE-Cottage and two-tene-
ment house; / West Street 297-30S*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-23
To Rent

TO RENT-Four-ro tenement. 3
Elm st. Mrs Thomas VIM. 299-tf
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-10-29
MEN TO
ARMS BY BIG
BEACON FIRES
Ancient Device Used by Scots
IIIuminateS the Province
of New Brunswick.

BANGOR. Me. Oct 28.-PeopGe liv-
lug along the American shore OF the
ST. CroiN river got the impression one
night recently thai the entire Province
Of New Brunswick was burning up.
for everywhere on the Canadian side
~ The line the sky was afamc. as II
rejecting a great coniiagration. There
were no devastating fires in the pro-
vince. however II was merely the re-
siyal Of an ancient Scottish method OF
calling men 10 arms. The lights came
from many hugc hontires Cbeaconsl
kindled on hills and mountains a. sig
mails that men were wanted for the
Two hundred and thlrty-sixth Kilties
regiment.
on fifteen heights The fires blszed,
and in as many cities and towns meet
ings we're held with torches and pip
ers bands. Scottish dancers and ora
tors. the latter chiefly returned sol
dicrs. These meetings are 10 he con-
tinued for fifteen nights. so that there
will he 22j meetings in all, and AZ
the end. II is expected, the depleted
ranks Of the regiment will he filled
An sorts Of recruiting schemes has,
been tried N tine Maritime province
each with some degree of success. hui
FIJI is believed that for bringing scots
and their descendants 70 the colorf
mere is nothing like revival Of the
old Highland war hcacous and Tho
sound Of the pipes
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-10-29

Arthur u. Little. Of Boston. has
undertaken to be master magician
and chief alchemist for the Canadi.
ans. His job is not only to make
gold out Of lead but 10 transform
dump heaps and refuse into ncces.
faries Of life. Lord Shaughnessy.
President Of the Canadian Pacific,
has made many plans for develop
nent Of Canada after the war and to
help put these plans into effect he
engaged the service of one Of the
best chemists in the United States.
Thus far the Research Bureau of
the Canadian Pacific. of when Ar
thur u. Little is the head, has been
merely modifying the resources of
Canada. A vast amount Of data has
been collected bearing on what the
country possesses industrially. agri.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
For ChiIdrens Cough

You cannot use anything better TO-
you ehild's cough than DR.. Kings New
Discovery. 1t isprepared from Pin,
Tar mixed with healing and soothing
balsams. Ii does not contain anything
harmful and is slightly laxative, just e
nough to espel the poisons from tb,
system DIR Kings New Discovery b
nnt'Sepie-kil's the cold germc raises
the phlegm- loosens IN, cough an,
soothes the irritation. Don't put of
treatment. Coughs and colds often les,
TO serious lung troubles. II Ia also yoot
Tor adults and the aged. Get bottl,
today. All druggists
The state herald., 1916-02-25

Summons on Application for ResistrstIon
Stats Of Colorado
County Of Philfips 50
In the District Court
C Al Refer plaintiff
vsrsus
Alonzo Bortrce. John Reihm. Charles John
son and W D Kelsey
And all other persone or parties unknown. claim
ing any right title. estate lien or interest In the
real estate described In the application herein de-
PENDANTS
The People Of the State Of Colorado to the above
named defendants Greeting
You are hereby summoned and required to ans.
wer the application of the applicant plaintiff In
the above entitled application for registration Of
the following land situate in Phillips county Colo
rado towit
Ths south east quarter (s-e W Of section twen-
ty .seven (27) In township seven (7n) north range
forty six (i6) west Of the 9Th principal meridian
containing l6o acres or less according to gov
ernment survey thereof.
And to file your answer to the said application
in the Office Of the clerk Of said court in said coun
ty within twenty days after the service Of this
rummons upon you exclusive of the day Of such
service: and II you fail to answer the said appca-
tion within tho time Aforesaid the applicant plain
til In this action will apply to the court for the
| relief demanded in the application herein
Witness W G Holland clerk of said court. and
the seal thereof at Holyoke Colorado in said eoun-
ty and state this 30 day Of Nov A d 1918
VIC Holland.
Clerk District Court Phillips County Colo
The state herald., 1916-02-25
For a Bilious Attack

When you have a severe headache,
accompanied by coated tongue. loath.
ing Of food, constipation, torpid liver.
vomiting OF partly digested food anc
then bile. you may know that you hav,
severe tilious atthek. While you ma,
be quite sick there is much consolation
in knowing that relief may be had b,
taking three Of Chamberlsin's Tablets.
They are prompt and efrectual. obiair
able everywhere.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
LIVE STOCK PRICES
AT SOUTH OMAHA
Beef Values Advance Under
Keen Demand.
HOGS 10 TO 15C HIGHER
Most Lambs Sell Fifteen Cents Off,
Ewes Share the Decline-Best
lambe Bring $11.oo-Hardly Any
Feeders on Hand.

Feeders on Hand.
Union Stock Yards. South Omaha.
Eeb., Feb. 23.-Receipts of cattle yes
terday totaled around $500 head.
Conditions surrounding the fat cattle
market were pretty much the same az
on Monday and there was further im-
provement in values all along the
line, prices being anywhere from
strong to a big dime higher than Mon
day. Competition for the cows and
heifers was even keener than for the
beef steers and bulk Of the trading
was at prices that were strong to .
dime higher than Monday all around.
Veal calves were fully steady. Activ.
ity and a vigorous country demand
were the features Of the trade in stock
cattle and feeding steers. Prices were
all Of 1O@15c stronger than they were
the latter part OF last week.
Cattle quotations: Good to choice
beeves, s7SOdS.40; fair to good
beeves, s74OG1s0; common to fair
beeves, s6.75@74O: good to choice
heifers, s6.2517O0: good to choice
COWS. s6.00d660: fair to good COWS.
$3.50 600; Gamers and cutters, si.26
G5.25: veal calves. s700@975; bulls,
stays, etc, s5.O0G6.5O; good to choice
stockers. s7.40G7s5; good to choice
feeders. s7.2517.6s: fair to good feed
ers, s675@725: common TO fair feed
ers. s5.o09675: stock heifers. s6.250
725; stock COWS. sJ.25Q6.5o; stock
calves, s6.50dSO0.
Some $4,000 hogi arrived yester-
day. The market vas fairly active
and prices we.- mostly 10G15c high
er than Monday, making values the
highest since October last year. Bulk
sold at sS.OOds.12. and tops reached
ss25.
Sheep and larlb receipts amounted
to 1000 head. The market was very
slow. with prices around 15c lower.
One three-car string OF Mexican lambs
sold at sll.0O, the price being the
same as was paid for lambs from the
same feed lot Monday. but as gen.
eral thing packers bids were l5c low
or. Reports from Chicago indicated
lower prices there
Quotations on sheep and lambs:
Lambs, good TO choice. sl0.s5d lilo;
lambs. fair TO good. $4,000 1885:
lambs. clipped. ss.oOG9.75: yearlings.
fair to choice light. se.25d9.75; year.
lings. fair to choice heavy. 5000
e.25: wethers. fair to choice. 1880
s 90: ewes. good to choice, 1850
7GO: ewes. fair to good. s6.75g7.35.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
Golfers Weekly.

Everybody wants to read Golfers
Weekly which has recently been reduc.
ed in price from $3.50 to $3.50 and we
have made arrangements by which we
can furnish you Golfers Weekly and
the State Herald for 81 so, the regular
price of Golfers alone. This offer h
rood for both old and new subscriber,
,ome in and see copy of Golfers ane
ave US your name as a subscriber a;
We cannot promise continuance of thi,
offer for any length of time.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
Severe Cod Quickly Cured

'on December hrat.I had sevcr
cold or attack Of the grip as Il may be.
and wa. nearly down sick In bed. -
writes o J. Metenlf. Wcatberby. Mo.
i bought two bottlos OF chamberlaint
Cough Remedy and II was only few
dhya until Wan completely RESTORED /,
health, firmly believe that Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy ia one Of the YER,
best medicines and will know what 10
DO when have another. cold" Obtain
able everywhere.
The state herald., 1916-02-25

Call at the Herald office and
get a sample copy of the Or
ange Judd Farmer for exami-
nation, We are satisfied that,
if you do so, you will be ready
to subscribe for the Herald
and the Farmer for one yea
'or $3.50. You cant beat this
price for a good home paper
md one OF the oldest and mos
reliable weekly farm magazines
published in the United States
The state herald., 1916-02-25
The Best Recommendation

The strongest recommendation an,
article may receive is n favorable wor
from the user |, is the recommend
tons OF those who have used II tina
makes Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy >,
popular Mrs Amanda Gierhar'
WaYnesiicll, Ohio, writes, Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy has been used It
my family of and on for twenty wear
and Ii has never failed to cure a cougl
or cold. obtainsble everywhere.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
ROYAL NEIG.lRORS

: Columbine Camp 249t Royal Neigh
bors of America hold their meetings in
the NJ. W. A. Hall on tnp End and 4th
Saturday of each month afternoonat 2
CLOCK. All Royal NeiRn Rnbors are re.
quested to attend. Addie Zimmerman,
Recorder.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
Something Good

Those who hate nasty medicine shoulo
try 'hamberlain's Tablets for constipa-
ticn They are pleasant to take and
their effect is so agreeable and so na
tural that you will not realize that
has been produced by medicine. oh
tainRbe everywhere.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
Bring your job work to the
Herald Office.

Wanted-Salesman or saleswomen,
during spare time, or good side line.
Enclose stamp for reply. H. L Pier 6
Co., Dubuque, Iowa.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
REBEKA.l
A. F. 4 A M

Good Cheer Lodge N. II meets 2n'
snd 9Th Tuesday nights # each montl
in X. of P. Hall.
Stella Sears. N. G
CIV. Sederburg RS.
The state herald., 1916-02-25

When the local business man stops
advertising, the mail order business in
creases rapidly.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
G. A. R. POST NO. 81.

Meets the last SATURDAY. of each
Month at their hall. W D. Kelsey CON-.
" A Olmsted, Adj.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
Subscribe for the HERALD!

National Live Stock Insurance Co :,
Of Topeka Kansas, will insure against
all diseases of cattle and horses. Get
your stock insured. w, d. Kelsey,
Agent.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
MERIr is what has g.v.n Hood.

M ENlr Is what has g.-en Hoods
sss .Sarsaparilla the largest sales In
the world and enables 81 To accomplish
thousands Of wonderful CURES.
II YOU have anything to sell, don't
advertise 1t. for people have a fashion
OF coming TO see what you have when
you advertise and 1t requires some ex.
ertion to wait on customers.
HoLYokE POMONA GRANGE No. 9
Meets second Saturday Of each month
c. Z. Damewood, Master.
r. W. Stout. Sec'y.
The state herald., 1916-02-25

AMITY GRANGE NO 209.
Regular meeting every first and third
Friday. evening at the Amity School
House.
E. E. Worley, Master
G.. H. Worley, Secretary.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
The Rev. Irl K. Hicks

The Rev. lrl K. Hicks
1910 Almanac
The Rev. lrl r. Hicks 1916 Almanac
Is by far the finest. largest and best ev
er before printed. The Hicks storm
and weather forecasts for 1915 again
have. proven their truth and value. and
this splendid Almanac for 1916 should
find Its way at raight into every home
and Office in A merica. The Rev. lrl r.
Hicks Msgazii ie. Word md Works. and
his unique Almanac should always GO
together. both for only one dollar n
year. The Almanac alone is Soc. pre-.
paid. Send to Word and Works Pub.
li,hing Company. 3&0l Franklin Ave-.
st. Louis. Mo.
The state herald., 1916-02-25
Liyen up youl torpid liver

LIFtN up youI toTplu IlVtf
To Keep your liver active use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They insure
good digestion. relieve constipation. and
tane up the whole system-keep your
eye clear and your skin fresh and healthy
locking. Only 25c at your druagis,
The state herald., 1916-02-25

- aD9ips1ly Of Cutter products Ia due to 0ysr II
- q 0eMahxhg in vaoolnss ald ssruns eniy
~ - 0utter's. II unobtainable, order direct :,
The state herald., 1916-02-25
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear There 10
only one way TO cure denfnus and that 10
by constitutional remedies Deafness 10
caused by an innamed eonditis OF the mu-
eous lining Of the Eustaehlan rube. When
this tub. 10 innamed you have rumblins
sound or imperfect hearing. and when II is
entirely closed. Deafness IL the result. and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to Its normal condi-
ton. hearing will be destroyed forever. min.
cases out of ten caused by Catarrh.
which 10 nothing but an innsmed coalition
OF tho mucous surfaees
We will give One Hundred Doiiasu Tor any
caes OF Deafness tcaused by rntard) that
cannot DO cured by Hairs catasrh Ccrs.
Send for circulars. free.
y. J. CHENEY a CO. Toledo. Oata
aoh ty Drusrists, Zoe.
AxN ErrO St1AaAs fA,is Cz GsR1rr.N
The state herald., 1916-02-25
LOSSES SURELY PsrRNrlp

by Cutters Blaeklss PIN. Low
priced. fresh; reliable; prs.se.ed =
~ ws''tn HhsSs Se1sH other e''s vsos, =: ssii
Write for booklet and tsstimoniAls.
i0.doss pkss. Blaeklss eits sl.N
so-dsss pkes. elaeklss Piils ~
The state herald., 1916-02-25

Summons on Application for Resistrstion
State Of Colorado
County Of Philhps 80
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-23

Announcement has just been made
of the marriage on March 23 at
Union Church, Shanghai, China, of
Miss Mile Shaver Beard, of Har-
risonburg Va, to the Rev CECIL III.
Smith. The bride. who is daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Beard, of
Harrlsonburg, is the living link"
representative in China of the Har-
risonburg Presbyterian Church. The
groom liz a native of Texas.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-23

The members of the Port Norfolk
Baptist Church have Just com pleted
their campaign for the payment of
their church debt of $4,000. The Rev.
II. r. Jones. a former pastor of the
Fulton Baptist Church. is their pas
tor. Two hundred have been added
to the membership Of the Port Nor
folk congregation since the begin