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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
WOODMEN REFLECT
 MOST OFFICIALS

Excepting the positions of banker, Watchman and sentry all officers of Pine Bluff camp No. 6, Woodmen of the World, were continued in their stations for 1917 by the members at the annual election last night. The corps of officials, to be installed at the first meeting in January, fol- lows: A. w. Lowe, consul com mander; F. G. May, advisor lieuten- ant; J. R. Parsons, past consul; c. H. Burks, banker; o. F. Perry, clerk: J. w. Wallace, escort; B. M. Meadows, watchman: Nathan Hirshorn, sentry; s. J. Bumpass, manager for three year term. Other members of the board of managers, who hold over, are J. M. Simpson and George Dalby.
 Seven applicants for membership were. introduced at last nights meet ing, and nine applications received. It is proposed ot eXemplify the work at class initiation on December 2S, when Farrar Newberry, head consul of the state and R. E. Miller, state manager, will attend the ceremonies, which are to be followed by a., Smoker"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
SOCIAL CALENDAR.

The Social Calendar is intended as A convenience for hostesses and their guests, a daily reminder, as we'll as a schedule of the social events of the week. It will be prepared Saturday evening, with such data as is in The Graphic office not later than 6 p. m. Saturday. It will not be changed or amended, except for deletions as the days of the week pass. Nothing ex- cept purely social affairs will be in- cluded in the calendar. These rules shall be inflexible:
 Data must be in The Graphic office by 6 p. m. Saturday.
 Only purely social items will be in- cluded.
 No data will be added to the calen- dar during the week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
MRS. NORA BAYS IS
 MATRON OF o. F. $.

Mrs. Nora Bays was elected worthy matron, Tom Groves was elected wor- thy patron and Mrs. Sarah May Townsend was elected associate ma tron, at the annual election of of ficers last night by the ladies of the Order of the Eastern st a,,s Star; nato; at the temple.
 Despite the very inclement weather. there was large attendance at the meeting, and much enthusiasm was displayed. Mrs. Lucy Armstrong was reelected secretary; Mrs. Mary Lee. was reelected terasurer; Mrs. Maude Grocers was elected conductress, and Mrs. Minnie Cooper was elected as- sociate. conductress.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ray Mcintyre were initiated into the order during the ses- sion. The newofficers will be formal ly installed in January.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
PERSONALS.

Alvin Morgan is due to arrive about December 23 from Atlanta, Ga, where he IS attending school, to spend the holiday season with his parents, MT. and Mrs. W. B. Morgan.
 Prof. J. M. Keith, principal of the Sixth avenue school, is convalescine from an attack of la grippe. He has been granted leave of absence. and has gone to Magnolia to visit relatives until January 1.
 Eugene Mckenzie, who is attending school at Alton, Mo-, will arrive about December 21, to spend the holiday seq son with his parents, MT. and Mrs. o. E. Mckenzie.
 Bob Hyslop of Stamps is here for a visit with his sister, Mrs. Emma Ezell
 Sam Steed is almost fully recovered following a recent operation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
MODERN WOODMEN
 HAVE ELECTION

Officers to serve during the ensuing year were elected last night at a largely attended meeting of Cotton Belt Camp No. 13,369, Modern Wood- men of America, the results of the elc- tion being as follows:
 A. H. Martin. consul; B. H. Glenn, past consul; c. L. Greenwood, adviser; J. H. Ancrum, reelected, clerk; C.. A. Gordon, reelected, banker; F. M. Culver. escort: c. F. Smith, watch man; w. T. Hamilton, sentry; c. W. Weathers. chief forecaster: J. E. Schenke, w. N. McFalls, E. B. Eiland, trustees.
 Officers will be formally inducted into office in January, at joint in stallation exercises to be held by the camp and the Royal Neighbors of America, at Fraternity hall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
LOCAL BOYS STORY AT LIBRARY

Mrs. w. B. Sorrells has presented to the library copy of the All-Story magazine containing "Two Fare Back Home," clever short story written by J. H. Sorrells, Pine Bluff boy who is winning honors in his studies and on the football gridiron as well, at Wash ington & Lee university. The story has been highly complimented by crit ics, and quite a number of the patrons of the library have asked for it. The magazine will be issued on cards as if it were a book.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
Both Legs Guilty.

Charles had formed the habit of run ming off to the neighbors and even to the nearby stores. As punishment for this his mother one day tied him to the library table, tying one end of the rope to his leg, the other to the table. Watching the proceeding with interest, he remarked: "Tie the mover leg, too, mamma, they bof runned away"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
SMALL FIRE DAMAGE.

The fire alarm was called out about noon yesterday, to the home of D. E. Sparks, 7O5 Ash street, but there was no damage done. Some dry leaves in the chimney caused much smoke, which resulted in the summons of the department.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
COTTON BELT CHANGES.

A. c. Dowden, of the storekeeper's department of the Cotton Belt. has been promoted to the superintendent's office. and has been succeeded by Er- roll Steck, who was formerly in the employ of the road in about the same capacity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15

For extinguishing fires in cable hox- es, where water might increase the danger of short circuiting, there ha1 been invented a device for injecting flame-smothering gases. .s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15

Linoleum and wall paints that con- tain linseed oil have much sanitary value, according to French doctor, as they quickly kill germs coming in con- tact with them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
MT. and Mrs. w. M. Earnest Honored by Friends.


 Twenty-Five years ago yesterday MT. and Mrs. w. M. Earnest, who have resided in Pine Bluff for sixteen years were married and theirs has been a happy union. Their friends here re- membered that yesterday was the Earnests' silver wedding anniversary, and they planned and carried out in happy fashion celebration which was in the nature of surprise to the hon. orees. Gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lieberman last evening, the conspirators to promote happiness went to the Earnest home at 814 Lo- cust street in body. After congratu- lations and felicitations had been ex- tended Mir. and Mrs. Earnest, the second surprise of the vening-for the Earnests-came. A handsome set of silver spoons was presented them on behalf of those in the party. The remainder of the evening was spent in games, and listening to vocal and instrumental music, and witty con- versation and clever repartee which was enjoyed with the refreshments brought by the members of the sur- prise party.
 Those participating in the delight full affair, in addition to MT. and Mrs. Earnest and their daughter, Dorothy, were: MT. and Mrs. J. P. Lieberman, Mrs. G. E. Smith, Mrs. J. Malvey, Mrs. L. w. Blatherwick, Mrs. and Mrs. w. H. Ward and son, Vernon: Mrs. T. l.. Gordy and sons, John, Chester and Lloyd: MT. and Mrs. J. E. Brown and son. Guy Mosby.
 MT. and Mrs. Earnest came to Pine Bluff from Springfield, Mo. He is one of the foremen for the Pine Bluff Lumber company, formerly the Smith, Magee Lumber company.
 Mrs. Lillian Mohler is suffering with an attack of la grippe.
 Mrs. Gus Eberdt of Lake Village is here for a few days as the guest of Mrs. Bob F'utch.
 Mrs. H. Fischer of Little Rock is spending several days here as the guest of her granddaughter, Mrs. Mill ford Dreyfus
 Mrs. J. w. Rierson, ST., of Salem, N. o., is here for visit with her son and daughter, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Rierson, Jr.
 Mrs. F. s. McNeny of Dallas, Texas, is here for visit with Mrs. M. A. Austin.
 Mrs. J. P. Findley returned yester- day to her home at Arkansas City, after visit here with her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. A. Bowles.
 Mrs. E. A. Payne and daughters, Margaret and Mildred, of McGehee, have returned home after a visit here with Mrs. w. A. Payne.
 Mrs. J. w. Wilkins and Miss Hen rietta Taylor will entertain at the >dansante the afternoon of New Years Day.
 Children of the primary grades of Annunciation academy will give a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15

Taylor, president of the Auxiliary. and Mrs. W. R. Crawford and her spe. cial committee, had anticipated sue cess, but had not expected the articles on sale would be purchased in such rapid order.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
Substitute for Ferns.

Ferns do not survive well in the furnace heat of house. Fill the fern dish with rich earth and plant the seed of grapefruit. Put them in thickly and cover half inch deep. Keep we'll watered. In about two weeks you'll have beautiful green center dish which, besides adding a touch of re- freshing color to the table, lasts all winter with little care.-New York Evening Sun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
Mining Marble.

In the mining of huge blocks of marble at the Carrara quarries, ex- plosives are still used largely. The electric saws are used only occasion ally.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15

Ladies' gloves and ties cleaned free with all orders. SNEEDS, phone 22l6. 11-19-1n
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
Friday. December 15.

Sixth Avenue School Improvement association, at school house, 3:3O p. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15

The Young Ladies' club of the First Methodist church will hold no meet ings during the holidays, the next meeting being scheduled for the sec ond Saturday in January.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
$ . C E TY

Christmas entertainment at the academy the afternoon and evening of Thursday, Dec. 21.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15

WGdtner
 Friday, fair, slightly warmer in north and west portions of Arkansas; Saturday, fair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15
Parcel Post Sale
 Is Gratifying Success.

IS UIdIIly yuS OuCCeSSs
 Despite the very inclement weather of yesterday, the annual parcel post sale conducted by the Woman's Aux Hilary of the Y. M. c. A. was most
 gratifying success, the estimate last night being that sum approximat- ing $80 was cleared. This sum may
 be augmented, as it is understood a
 number of persons have promised to send cash contributions to the fund
 for the maintenance of the night edu-
 cational classes.
 The sale was scheduled to last from |3 to 5:30 p. m., but within an hour each of the 167 parcels had been sold.
 the candy booth was cleaned out of stock, the restaurant had sold every thing it had. the fishpond was de-
 void of "fish" and the remaining articles on the market table were
 auctioned by General Secretary B. M.
 Goodwin of the association. Mrs. J. C..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15

The Young Ladies' club of the First Methodist church will hold no meet ings during the holidays, the next meeting being scheduled for the sec ond Saturday in January.
 The December meeting of the Pine Bluff chapter, D. A. R., has been post poned until January, the definite date not yet having been announced. MT. and Mrs. B. A. Howell will en- certain the evening of Wednesday, December 27, with progressive din ner complimentary to Miss Frances Howell and Edwin Howell.
 The hospital bazaar, scheduled to be held this afternoon, has been post poned until Tuesday afternoon, be- cause of the inclement weather, and articles promised for the tables may be sent to the home of Mrs. Anna E. Westbrook or the home of Mrs. J. w. Crawford.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Simmons have issued invitations for a dancing party at the Simmons home, the evening of Thursday, December 28.
 The Christmas dance of the Saut- erie club will be given at the ballroom of the Hotel Pines the evening of De- cember 27.
 7 MT. and Mrs. J. K. Parish of Cam den are guests of the Hotel Pines, on their honeymoon trip.
 Miss Annie Rosenberg and Miss Fannie Marx have returned to Pine Bluff after visit with Miss Lucille Summerfield and Mrs. R. Levy.-- Little Rock Democrat.
 Mrs. c. M. Ferguson, who is visiting relatives in South Carolina, will be home few days before the holidays. Mrs. T. E. Gillespie was at Little Rock yesterday, one of the out of town guests at the wedding of Miss Leone Murphy and Turner Bond Cooper. Miss Marguerite Hoyler will en- certain with tea in honor of Mrs. W. H. Kennedy the afternoon of Tues day, January 2, instead of Monday, !, January 1, as at first announced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15

The December meeting of the Pine Bluff chapter, D. A. R., has been post poned until January, the definite date not yet having been announced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15

Miss Marguerite Hoyler will en- W. V. II. Kennedy the the afternoon moon of @ Tues. s > day, January 2, instead of Monday, January 1, as at first announced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15

Mrs. c. M. Ferguson, who is visiting relatives in South Carolina, will be home few days before the holidays.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-15

Miss Annie Rosenberg and Miss Fannie Marx have returned to Pine Bluff after a visit with Miss Lucille Symmetrical and Mrs. R. Levy Little Rock Democrat.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1916-12-27

8i logger Marfe til, at ban
logger @e9ten paa BET upoiitioe@ /
9u0et eler pna oct, bi itaI, %
bet er iiffert ben eneite fire Bel
til at unogaa oct, bi life M q a
eler oct, iom iorbp0es.
Cutters Oro inf og tlgtigt /
0ro og @ernineer4 itemmer go0t
oberens me0 oct onfsrte Orb al
Boulus; tbi oeriom Der al unae
Menneifer isres en- foif og tiiotia
8nnoeI i 0ro og @ernineer, iaa
piI Sc life 40 lltuetens Sci isge
Jig en- 9@gtemage.
MoOiot = bpo fan maale 0n6-
ben eaer 9reooen al De Ooertr9oel.
Ter al set iiette BUD eIer al De
ulpffeIige 9geteifaber. Der bIep5sI-
gen al llfpifbeo o. lthigt i Oro og
.9a0er2
Men Lao os M eipe 1aiiIus's
Orb ON at binoe zig i'm egenSuitru /
Selligbeo og sore" nsiere anoen-
belle paa Snognaelie al 9ggteIfab.
Oct er en- fenot Sag, at Der /
bette 9ano forefaISer igrgeIis man.
&c 9eeteifabs-s tiIsmisier; bOOri
fan oct baOe i'm @runoP
Ser tales Iaa tiot ON StGrpeIie
al 2oOen, iaa oct gsres OaniteIi9ere
at ioa SfiIsmisie, men set rammer
fife On6ets 8oS. 81 fsIer os oper-
bepiit ON, at Aariagen til be bpp.
.pi9e Sfilsmisier MAJ ie8es | let
5tifteIfe al 9Ggteifa.
BET.
Soor ofte oinOes life Sltitruen Ell.
Ter ~9egtemnaen netop 40 ltugtens
9ei eler ii 9eg9rin9s 9rpnoe JON
9e6ningerne, Der life fen0e @lio. a
SfaI Ri oerfor gine et Hna0 meo
Senipn til 9egteifabs. StifteIie, iaa
ifaI oct pare bette: 8in6 sig, iom
Den, ser fen6er @uO og oil bane Dam
meo paa 3aoo, sin 9ggtefRIIe /
|9eIligbeO og 9Gre. Get ital iiffert
|biaIpe til at gioe 2e9teIfnbet Salt.
be0, @arigbeo % 9pffe 2ioet no.
96i oinoes 9@gtemagen paa Oen
MooOe, iaa raa6er 2etiinoet life;
men ioo tages babe nete a~PrIigbeo
o. fornuftige Senipn meo pnaRano.
|Sml. @ugib. aonf. art. 1S.s 0ro
ON at tage en- Suitru.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1916-12-27

% line gilleOer ira 9ibeIen, aIpoe
lig oeo en- itaoig potienoe 2rie.
freos oper belle ben einiIiiereoe Ser.
Den, % bans @9rfer er Iiee Iaa
nn90omsiriife, iom oa DC isrite
Sang ian 2niet.
gu ifal man 10 eanife pift life
ie bort ira ben Omit9noigbeo, at Der
Der er 3ale ON en- 0rnmatiif Cor.
latter, % oct fan iiges, at bpao
ban ifreu, oct ifrep ban, ioroi bans
Stpffers anrnfterer og Sanoling
uofrGpebe oct. Oct er ionot moi,
at ban b9rer JIG iaaleoes 40. Nen
IaaueI 8nIget al aarafterer iom
Snnolingens Sang itaar | bans
esen Woet, % Der er ber Ylos.
lennet til. at man meb en- bis
gerettigeIie tan tale ON, al bp16
aarofter Boriutteren ieIo er. Og
bet er oa fart, at Shakespeare life
bar ifrepet, Tom ban bar eller giort
Iaa rig anoenoeIie al 9ibeIen, uoen
at ban til en- bis @rao | tit Sjerte
bar itaoet | Somflang meo be
Soealer, ben bellige Sfrift foruo.
letter, ben BOG, Der gemmer ale
Higoommens o. aunoffabens Sfott.e
DIR. 3rOnoe tiger | fin Dog ON
Bunpan:
Deb inOgaaenoe ann0ffab I'll
gibelen er oenne en- 9itteratur |
fig ielO ben iiaIoneite os rigeite
| olle Sanfens % 3ontaiiens ri.
ger, iom finoes.
S Sting Senrn vi" taller goeten
ON 9ibelen iom g@uos Bog, oa
bans Heipeft for ben fan ipores
Here Steoer iom I. CTS. I .OtbeIlo~:
|Speg lna let lom Sift
er ior ben ifimip8e iaa itarfe Be
frgftelier
iom Den beIIiee Sfrifts De.
piIer.
Poo Inmme Si6 funoe ban life
pare uOi6enoe ON. bpor tiIbsieIige
Renneifere oo iom for spriat osIan
M er til at fororeie Subs Orb oe
tiIlagee BET en- Rening, Tom aIbrie
bar b9ret tilfigtet.
8 rWercbont Of genice" flyer
gasfonio:
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1916-12-27
sbafefpeare Og gibelsn.
nj s. g. @anfen.

Som man oil oioe bar Der / ben
enaelife litter9re 8er0en npIig Dor.
ret boIot itore 5eitIigbeOer | anIeo.
ming al Northumberland ior S6afe.
ipenres Ds6.
Og meo goo @run6; tbi Sbafe.
ipeare roger op life blot oper i'm
Samtio, men ogiaa oper De iIeite
Digtere ! gIore % napnIig npere
Sio banoe ! 8etning al ~operlegen
Sntelligens % WemeifeifiIoring, /
boiIfen iioite SenIeenoe ban Iiftert
fan iiges at barre uopertruiien, Ian
bel bier bet iis. at ban fenoer oct
menneifeIise me0 bets opbe @runoe
os msrfe 2snsonee.
Derior bar ban iteoie Dqret en-
Dnoet 1Gsning og ielp De iterite
aonOer % bet life blot Distere o.
iSitorifen, men oeiao TeologerS5ar
~in6rsmmet. bbor fort lteoptte be
bar bait al Stuoiet al Spafespeares
89rfer.
Or. Sobn Sborp, Der leoeoe paa
|Dronnins annas lib, ifriocr iaa.
|leoes: gibelen oe Sbofespeore bar
|9iort mig til erfebiifop al Dorf.
Roor Sbafespeare roger Iaa bot
op, nopnIig | aen6ifnb til oct men.
neifeIige Sierte, ina itaor oct uoen
'IoipI | nsie 5orbinbeIie meO bans
inogaaenoe aenoffab til ben bel.
Iiee Sfrift. 90 naor oct bar Dor.
ret Tuipl unoerfaitet, bporoi0t ban
ia6 in0e meb aenoIfab til ben fIas.
fife 2itteratir, Iaa bar ben belIige
Sfrift life blot ganife fimpelt boz.
ret BAN en- gritatning, men meeet
mere, en- 4iIoe, bboraf ban bar
|eit | rigt Woal, % iom til Sen.
|gplb | iieloen @ra6 bar pirfet be.
frnstenoe for bans Digtning. @e.
|6ens andre al bin Tios 5orinttere,
Der fen6te OISti6ens 2itteratiir no
og inc, enten er forrI6eoe eIler
uforitaa.Iise for o~lminoeIise Wen.
neifer ! Wutiben, iao Fan sbafes.
peore, Der benteSe fin Snfpiration
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1916-12-27

3Dsle 9ptaarstanfer til Gftertanft.

&c, Tom orbeioe / Ssr.1
G8. 10, 8.
nSinfl9oet er De 6eIIiges
Gp0er." aab. 10, s.
WfeO 9enipn til Operitriften, %
buife man paa, at gogitaDet ~"
bar baaoe en- ~Iutfet~ og en- ~na.
ben" 2pO. Ser er oct al ben ito.
ite Slags, aItiaa life gbsr" D. er:
at bsre, me 8sr, 8gfiten &sr.
Ssrren, oenne ui9tige os mt
tige BIante, omtaIes ogIna enfeIte
Steoer / ben beIlige Sfriit. Nen
pore OpbpgeeIiesbseer iunes ieg
life, at ieg noeen Sinoe bar Ipft
noeet ON ben eIler enoog blot Jet
ben n9nnet, uoen ct Steo, nemlig
/ Scripers uSipleitat",. Og- bette
Ste0 bar ieg life Deo 5aanoen, iaa
ieo Tan ilaa bet efter; men ban
fal6er Ssrren omtrent iaoonn:
,apin0ernes ollerfRrelte Wnrtnr,"
foroi ben oItio foor en- boaro 8e.
banoling. Mulignis er bet en- fol.
felig EolemoaSe, Den areoe 5or-
latter anfsrer.
Bon min 6sOes, Syn, oprfeoes
5srren meset nlminoeligt, babe
for 5rsets men bog ii9r for Stroo.
ets, eller iom BET fol6es / Soson
2, 6 Ssritilfene. Seq fen0er Der
ira baaoe 5srren os 6ens 8ebono.
ling oe fan eoot ~foritoo Scrioers
Orb 6erom.
2ao os betragte oenne edmle,
bigtige o9 b~rugbore &ulturplante,
Der bar ipfllet og ipiller ben Dag
Il Dag en- betpoelig RoIle | Wenne-
ffelioet; Ssrren bar baft ftor ge.
tponing angnaenbe bet Spergs.
maal: .Sbormeo ffaI ,ni fIp6e os2"
Naar 8srren er facet, ia ioo
ffnf ben bberfen ybpppes" eller
g~flltiueres", men ligger title ben
og gror Of mSimlens Dug og
Soroens Ge6me." 9ens St9ngeI
bIiper banro og ubsielig; 9la0ene
er Ipiegrsnne og glomiten blp os
blao iom 8iolen. Srbbuiene (anep.
Ierne) er rrnoe oe inoeboloer fle-
re 5rs, Der er bruno og gIinienoe
og riee pna Ollie. Beo Woonin.
gen bIiper belle Blanten lpiebrun.
SaaIangt og faaI9nge bar &sr.
rem boft oct gobt. Men mi bIiper
oct forbi meo be CODE Dage, MI
ftdl ben til at bore vNartpr"
|fom Scripers Orb Ipoer.
Eioen er in6e, 6n 4srren ffal
|rnffes. 4oanofaIo efter 8aan6-
fuTo ripes ben me6 rdffe o. frat.
tiee Gag op al fin Sorobuno.
Den nioa forIn6e TT Wofidteo og
bIfper logt poa Sor0en + Ianae,
Iige Mober. &dp0e &srren Be.
oioitbeo, mnotte ben moi robrp6e:
|obl obi Get ar onbf meb al ben
|@hfYeni aef - IN If AZ fd0le
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1916-12-27
Oct, Ger beitaar
gor CUBS Orb beitnar epinoelig
(Gi. 40, 81
Set ijette BUD.
On maa life beOriue SOr.
2 Moi. 20, Ia.
1. sGsteifabets etiftelie.

% Quo fable Menneifet /
tit 9illeoe, BAN fable oct /
@uos giIIeoe; Mano og Roin.
no ifrhto Ann Anm I mni 1 07
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-23
MEN WANT FREE SMOKES.
Springfield Cigar Makers Strike for
That and More Wages.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. "A
strike OF approximately 800 cigar
makers in the employ of NJ. II. Bar
nett and Joseph Whitcomb y co. was
called late yesterday afternoon. The
men are demanding g free smokes =
from both employers and for a Slight
increase in wages in the Whitcomb
plant. About l75 men are involved in
the Whitcomb factory and about l25 in
the Barnett factory. Efforts to effect
settlement were made last evening,
but the results were not made known.
Mr. Whitcomb stated last evening that
the men in his employ had walked ont
at 2.3O o'clock yesterday afternoon. He
+, did not expect that they would return
to work this morning. Mr.. Barnett
would neither affirm nor deny that the
men had goae on strike, and expressed
the belief that they would return tc
work this morning. He stated that he
would probably have a statement tC
| give out later.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-23
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

Charlotte Taylor, 7, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Earle j. Taylor of u Bel.
mont avenue, fell yesterday while play
inv al the home of her grandfather in
West Brattlchoro, and broke both
bones ot her right arm. DIR. Harry p.
Greeue reduced the fracture at the Me
mortal hospital.
Brattlehoro Lodge, y. Il. q. T., will
hold IT'S regular meeting Monday even
ing at 5 clock ia Grand Army hall.
The entertainment committee has pro-
vided an entertainments ia the form of
q surprise. II is hoped that all mem.
bers win make au effort to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ncraon Castle, seen in
the photo.play The Whiri of Life drew
crowd ut the Princess theatre last
evening that was record breaker. The
picture, based on their own lives, is en-
pertaining, particular interest ccutcrina
i'm Mr. and Mrs. Castle dancing IN
their pavilion ~ Castics.ny-the Sea.
The Devils Praycr.Book, Georg,
Kleine film photo of five reels, whicl
will be- offered at the Island Park thea
ire tomorrow night, is said to be one @
the best aud most prctcntious picture
of the year. There are many dramatic
situations leading 10 a powerful eli
max. Arthur Hoops and Alma Hanlol
are featured in the star roles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-23
TOWNSHEND.

Ruth Senior has finished work at c.
II. Willard s mill.
John Howard of Brattleboro is in
town on real estate business.
Gordon Lake will work at the Inn
and attend the seminary this fall.
Miss Mildred Palmer has returned to
Newfane, where she will teach the vii
lage school, which she taught success
fully last year.
Harry Cudworth of New York and
Mrs. Ernest Cudworth of Bennington,
who are guests at f.. b. Cudworth s,
visited Thursday with their grand
mother, Mrs. Charles Morse, and aunt,
Mrs. Bert Morse, III Newfane.
Mrs. Leonard Ryan of Brattleboro
is at the home of her cousin, Mrs. En-.
ma Franklin, assisting her in her prep
arations for moving to California. Mrs
Franklin has sold her household goods
! by auction, but the house is not yet
! sold.
/ Mr. and Mrs. j. j. Howison of Mil
4 ford, n. H., who had been guests al
the Inn, returned home Friday Befor,
coming to the Inn they had travele,
extensively in the United States an,
visited the q. A. Il. encampment a
Kansas City. Mr.. and Mrs Sherman
Willard accompanied them as far a
Bellows Falls, returning with Rober
kearley. who carried the party in hi
automobile.
The Brazil nut tree does not beei