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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
Buried Treasure for Spending Money

In his article in the January Har-
per s Richard LIE Caffeine tells of his
visit to many of the less-known BAHIA
ma islands, and recounts some of the
strange stories told there.
Zone of many treasure stories,' he
says, ~ must find space for. There
had recently been alive on another part
of Andres Island an old negro who
lived some miles from the settlement,
to which he only came now and again
to buy provisions. These provisions he
always paid for in-Spanish doubloons.
just before he died he had told his Sc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
DUMMERSTON.
Death Of Mrs. Susan Wilder

Mrs Susan Wilder, "a, died last
night in the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Albert w Drury. She fell the
day before Thanksgiving and fraetur-
ed one hip, and the effects Of this com
bined with her advanced age caused
her death.
Mrs. Wilder was born in Fitzwilliam
n. H., Nov. 20, 1881, daughter of
Nahum and Susan (Townshend) Howe
She was married in Fitzwilliam, Aug.
90, 1851, to Elijah Wilder and lived
there until his death Dec. Il. 1901. She
then lived in Hinsdale, II. H., several
years and came to this place four years
ago.
Three children survive. They are
Herbert Wilder, who is married and
lives in Bernardston, Mass, Mrs. Alice
Quirll of Baldwinsville, Mass, and Mrs.
Drury. with whom she lived.
She was woman of delightful per-
sonality and Christian character, well
informed and of congenial tempera-
ment. She was a member of the Con
gregational church in Fitzwilliam
where her husband sang in the choiI
over so years.
Rev Thomas W. Owens of Brattle
boTo will officiate at a prayer service
at the house Monday afternoon at
| o clock and the body will be taken t.
/ Fitzwilliam, where the funeral and bur
ial will take place Tuesday.
Officers of Eastern Star Grange viii
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
Prosperity Under Locale Option

Vermont has prospered under local option, perhaps
directly because law but fact that the has
gone forward instead of backward.
Some the friends the old pohbo law declared that the
state would backward that the farms would be abandoned and
the money would elsewhere. Nothing
happened under the local option law
On the contrary the savings banks show that the people
of the have prospered and that money
saved against rainy day has grown steadily greater
On June 3d. 1915, the savings banks and trust
companies of the state showed deposits amounting
$95 1928 increase 1902 the year of state
wide prohibition of S53,4s22277s, yearly average
crease of S4456 65232.
In the year 1915 the savings banks companies
paid into the state treasury in taxes 49, 1902
the year under prohibition this only SID 4i0
05. that the laws had meanwhile
but the fact that the business of the savings
paDes had increased enough stand this significant
Possibly local option only affected this indirectly
but with the dcarng obsolete and dscreded law other
good laws enacted.
The history of Vermont for the past years has been
of steady progress Why which means
reaction?
The Local Option League stands Home Rule-for tenn
peance under local control and influence Why let we'll
enough alone?
Local Option: A Temperance Measure
Vermont Local Option Tranor, Secretary
White River
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01

eret. One day, fishing, he had come
upon an iron chest full of gold coins
hidden among rocks under water. Afraid
to bring it to land lest some one should
rob him, he left it where he had found
it. But whenever he wanted money TO
go marketing he would dive and eome
up with handful of golden money!
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01

pital, is spending the weekend with
her mother, Mrs. F. C. Britton, on
Mortified mountain.
The biennial reunion of the Alumni
association of the Mortified high
school took place Thursday evening IN
Alexander Memorial hall. About 40
members were present. A banquet
was served with Dr. Richard Holton as
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01

POSTMASTER, and Roger Warner of
Dartmouth college, Harold MeGrath of
Wesleyan university, Miss Laura
Seribner of Yassar college and New
ton Howard of Union college, Science
tady, responded to toasts. Following
this Miss Marion Webster gave violin
and piano solos, Miss Marion Grout
sang and Miss Marion George recited.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
PERSONAL.

Norris L. Tibbetts of New York.
who is a guest of his sister, Mrs
George E. Tomkinson, will sing a solo
at the morning service in the First
Baptist church tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
DEATHS.

In Wilmington, Dec. 80, Jerard
Sage, 70.
In Dummerston, Dec. 81, Mrs. Susan
(Howe) Wilder, 81, widow of Elijah
Wilder of Fitzwilliam, N H.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
Sweaters

HEAVY WOOL SWEATERS
in brown, navy, green and
grey; $500 values at SOS
Odd styles in Sweaters at one
half regular price or less.
Csc up to $1.9S
Children's soc Caps and Toques,
Sale Price 25c
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01

This was followed by dancing. The
banquet was served by the class of
1916, and the proceeds will be used for
their trip 70 Washington in the spring.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
Bed Blankets

One counter filled with bar
gain Blankets at greatly re-
duced prices. Some are slightly
soiled, but all are great bar
gains.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
Ladies' NeckWear

soc NECKWEAR, ties and col
lar and cuff sets,
Sale Price 25c
25c NECKWEAR, ties and sets,
Sale Price IL lie
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
FlanneES

II 1-2c OUTING FLANNELS,
Sale Price 1Oc
1Oc OUTING FLANNELS,
Sale Price Sc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
PetticOatS

PetticOatS
A special lot of splendid ser
viceable Skirts, in three or four
styles, about 90 in the lot ST
value, Sale Price csc
$500 Silk Petticoat,
Sale Price $1.9S
$500 Silk Petticoat,
Sale Price SOS
$500 Silk Petticoat,
Sale Price $3.9S
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
MILDLY BlOuses

100 MILDLY Blouses at 79c
All our regular 81 Middies in
all sizes and styles go in this sale
at 79c.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
Serving Trays

A few left from the Christmas
Sale TO CLOSE 39c EACH
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01

A big lot of Corsets at 79c
These come in all sizes and none
are less than 81, and many sold
at S1.5o and So. Come early to
obtain your size.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01

Officers of Eastern Star Grange will
be installed Tuesday evening, Jan. 4
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01
Bungalow Aprons

soc COLORED BUNGALOW
APRONS, Sale Price 39c
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-01

$500 MILDLY DRESSES made of all wool
serge Sale Price $2.9S
$3.50 TAFFETA SILK DRESSES in several
styles, Sale Price $9.S7
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14
FINE TRACT FOR SALE

The west one.ha of the north
east one-fourth of section thirty.
two (32). township twenty-five,
range fortv three, Prowers county.
Colorado. It has fair set of inn
provemcnts and lays fine. and
every acre is under irrigation. and
half the water right goes with the
land. This is q productive and
beautiful piece of land. Have
made up my mind to sell, as it 10
SO far away. I will take $50 per
acre subject to first mortgage of
1850, at e per cent. that has
nearly five years yet to run. I
will carry considerable more as
second. at 6 per cent. l will ar.
range most any good terms, and
settle now and give the crop, or
will sell on a next March SETTLE
ment. I would consider a good
bunch of horses or young stock at
their cash price as first payment.
Will give possession of place next
spring.
If you are on the market to buy
a piece of good land, go and look
this over and submit me your
proposition in regard to terms, and
deal with owner. G. 81. MICK,
Havelock, Iowa.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO
LEASE STATE LANDS.
Office Of the State Board
Of Land Commiasionera.

Denver, Colo, june Is, 1916.
Notice is hereby aiven that Wilbur L.
King, whose postofice address il Guilt.
son, Kansas. has made application No.
A 6049 to lease the following described
school lands, situate in Prowers County,
Colorado, to.wit:
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14

Notice Is further hereby Siven that al
other persons desiring to file an sp.
piication to lease this tract Of land
must file the same in this Office prior
to July zlst, 1916, - no other, ap.
plication TO lease the above described
lands will be considered sitter said date.
J. F. VIVIAN,
REGISTER State Board Land Commits.
sioners.
Publ shed June 23-3O.July IA.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14
the COLLEGE GRADUATE

This the college radaae turned loose upon
engaged with blunt When he out this la
time however he = to meet the thing This the The swords
hpened here and He has been trained Do
things have funny things don:
him. hand keep his head and will b
miracle he doe: h.e bis Duncred before he .ead the corner
sins al and begin the head So be
hawks and falls auesins When be learns
others Of the world be succeeds
1t he deserves o ~ cceed.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14
Taking Bio Chances.

1t is . Great risk to travel without
bottle of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoera Remedy, as this prepare.
ton cannot be obtainable on the trains or
steamships. Attacks of bowel complaint
are often sudden and very severe, and
everyone should 70 prepared for them.
Obtainable everywhere.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14
Micfone kiIlers.

The odor Of cloves has been known
TO destroy microbes in IS minutes; Gin
namon will kill some species in -
minutes; thyme in 35 minutes. In As
minutes common wild verbena is found
effective while the odor of some gera.
mum flowers has destroyed various
forms of microbes in 50 minutes.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14

Sen. on Suspicion to any Addre.. on Earth
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14
LOANS

The Lamar Building & Loan
association wants some good loans.
Write I. 81. Myers. Lamar, Colo.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14

An interesting controversy between the railroads Of the United
States and their employees now and strike Of the allied employees
The railroads headed by Elisha Lee pro-
DO that the question referred the Interstate Commerce commits
sion Washington for FINAL solution that settlement Of the
railroad problem may be effected The G sad s syo ,nd an
that the suggestion Of Nj. Lee will bear fruit
Living up to its reputation the greatest factor for
in America United States Marine with the loss Of few
killed and wounded has quietly and eaectuay queed the latest
volt San Domingo and without lost undue paey has forced
the rebel chans lay down their and return to peaceful
Marines now control the entire island on which Haiti and San Domingo
situated and the control gained without lighting great
loss life claimed because Of The thoro preparedness Of the
and their ways
The Monte.ums (s Republican Since the free sugar
clause mas been y TOR the very sGd
revived Before the passage the tariff law few factories
operated in this State and there prospect Of The
the sugar tndusyn the United States will produce sufficient supply
for needs Colorado farmers this have vast acreage OF
sugar be which they hope the reward Of their labor
the sugar factories anticipate a large business
The 1916 premium list for the State Fair ready for general dis
buo The business Of Pueblo have subscribed fund.- sufficient
in the premium list The State Fair this be held Sept Is %
and the list and catalogue be obtained application
Secretary l. G. Samuel the Opera House Block The State Fair
this year expected be the best the history the annual
The larger premiums will undoubtedly bring increased number
Of entries.
Governor Gynns Louis like that Of the president
everywhere was fantascay exuberan Among his rhapsodes was
panegyc prosperity There idle railroads
idle ship docks he exclaimed Yet the American railroad
association reported that June there 1888 idle
However Governor Gnn pretty the facts for Democratic
orator!
Forecasts recently made by the department Of agriculture place
this years wheat crop much lower figure than year ago
Insects working Kansas and Oklahoma largely responsible for
the shortage wheat and the late spring has materially reduced
he acreage Of spring wheat
The Syracuse Journal silent the Fourth Of July celebration
in that city. Is silence golden in this instance?
The Oday Leader prints of 80 years ago. and then claims
to uptodate Of liberty What's under the hat?
The Chetas Linotype yet running order owing
having been made the shipping Of Of the wrong volt
age.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1916-07-14

The Chieftain subscription list
grows daily. We are now striving
for circulation honors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09
From Gordon r. Smith.

From Gordon r Smith.
Detective, Department OF Police
wish to express my sincere thanks
and appreciation. as well as that OF
other members of my family. for the
untiring efforts so cheerfully given re-
garding the health of my nephew, who,
am very happy to state. has fully re-
covered. and Is Improving rapidly. His
recovery is due fully to the watchful-
ness, care and your timely sugges-
ton. which was communicated to our
family physician, and acted upon Inn
mediately by him. with the result that
our nephew. is now we'll. strong and
happy. Again thanking you and wish
ing you much success and happiness,
Il am at all times. yours very truly.
Habits cannot be reversed at once
Hike steam engine. 1t takes time,
and in time 1t can be done" We are
grateful to our many friends for their
help during the past year. which has
been one OF great activity,
We are looking forward to greater
usefulness the coming year. and ask
your continued help and cooperation.
We wish you all happy and pros
porous New Year.
Respectfully submitted,
DIR. WIN. III. PARKER,
President.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09
OOUBlE-HEAOER At
RAILROAD !. N. c. A
Harry 4. Clark, of Chicago. and Rev.
l.. T. Wiisou on "A Young Fooi.~
VIII Re Speakers.

The weekly event schedule of the
Railroad e NJ. c. A. is chock fun OF
attractive things. The sunday after
noon meeting viii be double header
the speakers being Evangelist Harry
u. Clark, of Chicago, and Rev. Lloyd
r. Wilson. of Richmond. The topic
will be ~ Young Fool" There will
be the usual orchestral music and con-
gregational singing of the old spiritual
songs. Men and women cordially In
vited to attend this meeting at 3:5o
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The Tuesday Club will be addressed
next week by DIR. Edward =. Mack. of
the Union Theological Seminary. a
strong man and a staunch friend of
The Association.
Secretary Thomas has engaged the
services of MIR. Fletcher 8. Brockman,
the noted Chinese Missionary, for two
addresses on January 20 and 80.
|, Mr.. Brakeman has a great story of
the Chinese Empire Republic, which
his fifteen years work in that country
well qualified him for. and which story
in addition to being interesting. is
decidedly instructive. Everywhere he
appears his coming is hailed with JOY
and crowds flock to hear him. The as :
ISOLATION considers itself Fortunate In
being able 10 secure this eminent
speaker. whose services are so gener-
ally sought.
II. r.. Johnson, OF the association
stan, has just returned from Chicago.
whittier he went to be At the bedside
of his devoted and aged mother. who
was GATED from beautiful life's SER
vice here TO join the redeemed OF the
| Lord In the Bright Beyond.
The regular monthly meeting of the
COMMITTEES OF management win be held
Thursday evening. January Is. Lun-
oheon win be served.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09
ADDITIONAL SPACE
NEEDED IN EAST END
Appropriation OF Uty Council for
Acquisition Of Field WIN Relieve
6itus&fon.

A recent report made By Roland
Haines, an expert, who invest1gat-
ed the playground and recreation
field conditions pscvaIeAat In Rich
mond and vicinity, shows that
jefferson Ward has the largest
population In Richmond and the
least space for recreation
This should have = lot OF weight
with local municipal bodies
towards giving the people Of this
section of the city an adequate
playground and facilities for con-
ducting this class Of WORK.
At the present time an appro-
prtation OF $50, 900 for the no.
QUESTION OF the old TAiraead race
course. which win relieve the situ-
alton In the EAss End. and give
the athletes and school Children
something that has long been
needed.
This movement has BEEN
heartily endorsed by the prom
fnent citizens Of Church Hill, BE-
sides the Richmond Amateur
Athletic Federation and all the
political and civic associations of
the East End.
Members Of the Finance Conn
mittee will shortly make n trip
over the fleld, and II they see mt.
which they doubtless Will, they
sytlI include this sum In the 1916
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09

Some enemy OF Great Britain II
bring inE an infamous charge against
that government. 1t IL alleged that
the British foreign office Ii permitting
beer and materials for beer to b
shipped into Germany via Denmark
international law forbids the pois-
oning OF drink supplies. IL the Brit.
ish are really trying to heat the Ger
mans BY shipping them beer, Ne pro-
pose tOsspeAk out against it, n N M
fair MY o. condpctin& m Wax.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09
From r. u. Graves.
Former principal. Paramount
Gch0oI

In connection with the work OF the
Church Civic Association. wish to
state my sincere opinion a. to its use-
fulness to the young people OF Church
Hill. In my opinion, the development
OF the hoy or girl demands In each
community such = recreation center
ISOLATION. A youths recreation needs
to be supervised When ut tbs as
ISOLATION field parents can feel that
their boys or girls are subject to thu
beat influence and that their eurplua
ensrGy II being guided ana trained IN
M, hest Way. An y principal find
e s'gz 's 20 s''es wv. 8 - Z
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09
From r. +. Fentress,
PRINCIPAL. ChimbOrazo School.

From r. r Fentress,
Principal, Chimborazo School.
am very glad to have an oppor-
tunity to speak Of the work done un-
der your supervision AT the Church
Civic Association. have watched the
work very closely for the past four
years and have noticed particularly the
tho boys OF the different schools. The
boys ara always anxious TO take part
In athletic contests to be held at your
field. In my opinion 1t ID the best con-
Quoted playground In the city. and
that greater results are being attained
there than on the regular civic play
grounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09

Help, Help. What do you think
OF this? Eighteen hundred and ninety
licenses issued In Wheeling. West vir.
ginia. In six snohths. And yet West
Virginia Tretends ri be = prohibition
state. 6Omahp<ly laold MI. Gilmore
ssss 6 '|sa ;s,s NV 8
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09
From w. c. Blakey,

Principal. Jefferson School.
! wish TO thank you for the interest
that you have taken in my school boys
In directing them in the athletic events
that have been conducted on the
Church Civic field. The boys them
selves appreciate what you have done
for them and are daily realizing the
value Of having someone to direct and
some place to enjoy themselves. |
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
ENDORSE c. c. A. WORK


Realizing the good derived from the
participation in athletics. and the
work that has ben accomplished by
the Church Civic Association. the
school heads in the East End have
heartily endorsed the organization.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09

Following are several letters rece'v-
ed from the principals of the various
public schools in the East End. and
one from a member of the local de-
teetive department:
From e. shawen,
Principal, Bellevue school.
feel that your association fs> do
ing great deal to develop manliness
and enthusiasm In the proper kind of
athletics for the boys and young men
OF Church Hill. My boys have taken
d great deal of interest in basketball.
volleyball and fisid-day events chief
" through the interest created on your
field. My boys always feel that they
can get square deal at the Church
Civic Association grounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09

munity than any similar institution in
the city. 1t is great institution in
the right place.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09
Fairgrounds Needed.

| aside, there is one salient fact which,
above all others, foreteils the dawn
OF q new and lasting interest In the
| establishment of Fairgrounds which
in this, that the report sent out by
tn, Red Cross Society for 1915 stAtes
that one out OF every four who Die
between the ages Of fifteen and fifty,
die OF tuberculosis.
what, then. can you DO. DO AL In
your power. not counting the cost.
to follow In your circle the lead "a
that strenuous and courageous maxf
who has said again ana again: ~
will do all can to see that every boy
ard girl. every young man and AFexy
young woman. gets a squArs deal IN
| the chance to be IN honest. npri9hl
morally clean. Christian citizen
Richmond will then indeed - thA
most modern city OF the ntw south:
I appeal to you. my friende, whom
| I know ana honor. becAuee y00 MADE
| me welcome for six years. IN youf ctr
six OF the most pleasant ye4YA 1T
nv life. in which tried t. e4rv4 youss
tand now in behalf OF the Children tn
young mef, and boys. wh04e nAeda 1
know to be great. ana whom hAxa
learned to love, appeal te yoa noa
| to turn deaf ear 70 their fe9useS
for playground, TOR you yourselves
were once children, and Why nov do6y
| them the things which you once -
| loved? No greater Dleeatn1 VIII eAl1&
| into your lives which Will - fAv6rA61y
reflect upon you ~ citis4na ~ i nao<lS
ern municipality M gSs
Il Sincerely yours. I'm
FRANK 3. TOu6EH
Formerly supervisor of the ChNfe<
!. Civic Association. and xAln1e4
Probafion Offfctr ~ ~
| Court. 81 Il 3sa
The lawiasA h1ye moi tn sfr9G1
In vo.iticn thu theg cletlnt MA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09
1--WE welcome yoa 70 the DSsciplfn
OF Play"

Should be printed in large letters
over the entrance OF every recreAtion
center. The average boy or Eir1 VIII
seek this discipline for themselves.
never sfifrking. It Is dfscfpiine that
fits one for great responsibilities. BY
discipline one does not necessarily
mean punishment, but the kind uf
physical, mental and moral TRAINING
that produces good habits OF thought.
of feeling of action and Of friendship.
Richmond is Justly proud Of IT. well-
ordered city. and rightly 10, - all VIII
attest who have enjoyed her true,
warm Southern hospitality; but n
Richmond developing men and Voc
men with the same unweAfisd energy
with which 1t In developing the city
beautiful: The times call for mem
men who are manful. dependable, capsA
able--whom God ana men can TRUST
in the dark to fight or to work--wn6fn
God and men can trust to develop
and build q city.
In the past Richmond has ntVsr
failed to respond when the call has
come for men, whether OF brain Or
Drawn. and 1t behoovsa her now to
train her men for the future rich
nond should take pride in develop1ng
young men and boys who with endure
hardness as good soldiers, whose wo4k
will not break them, whose trials VIII
not mar them. and whom evil ems
not defeat ana who will give evnfy
other youth fair chance.