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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
WARRANT FOR TOWN MEETING
Twenty Articles, Many of Which Are
Out of the Ordinary. - 't4ts

The warrant for the annual town
meeting, which will be held Tuesday,
March IA, contains 20 articles, six of
which deal with the regular routine
business of electing officers and APP
propriating money for necessary ex-
penses varying in the town, the latter
including $400 for state aid and high
way maintenance and $500 for
trunk line maintenance.
Many of the remaining articles are
of vital Importance to the taxpayers,
who will be called upon principally as
follows: TO raise the 81 600 or such
sum as may be necessary to construct
q cement sidewalk from the south
end of Depot street bridge to the rail
road station; to raise $500 to replace
with a reinforced concrete bridge the
wooden bridge near the Mason lumber
yard on the Chesterfield road; to raise
sufficient sum to harden the Plain
road from the state road from DR.
Gray's to and connecting with the
hardened road on the Willard Howe
flat; to see if the town will vote tC
instruct the selectmen to take from
the road agent s district the section OF
road leading to Brattleboro built by
the Connecticut River Power Co. anC
the Boston & Maine railroad and ac
cept the plan of the state highway de
partment to maintain the road under
state patrol SYSTEM to raise $500 OF
as much as may be necessary to pur
chase 500 feet of two and a half incl
rubber lined hose for the fire depart
ment, to repair and paint the engine
| hall building on Depot street and tt
repair the concrete walk in front o.
this building.
The voters will also be asked to in
struct the selectmen TO issue annual,
printed list of the invoices and tax
payers of the town, and they will alst
be asked to accept the offer of c. A
Jones and f. II. Jones to pay $500 t.
the town las trust fund in memor,
Of their brother, Henry Abbott Jones
the income to be used for the purchas
of magazines, periodicals and pam
phlets for use in the public library
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
DEATH OF R. A. CLOUGETER.
Former Wooden Mill Superintendent
Stricken with Paralysis.

r. A. Clougiier, T5, died at his home
here at 3so,cipfk Monday Morning froa
the Effects " a. paraly tie tshoK Which he
sustained Sunday night at II % clock. 4
Mr. Clougher sustained previous Shock
a year ago last November, from which he
had only partially recovered, He was born
in O,iskany, n. Y, Sept 20, 1910, and
was married to Elizabeth A. Loomis of
Little Falls, y. y, Sept, II, 1860. She
died in April, 1910.
Mr.. Clougher was considered an expert
in the textile business and was for many
years superintendent of large wooden mills
and was agent for a large concern in Ded-
ham, Mass, previous to coming to this
town about 1885 to assume charge OF the
former Halle x Frost mill. He was a
member of the Congregational church and
was active in its affairs while health per
mitted, particularly in the Sunday school.
where he was teacher of a class several
years He joined a Masonic lodge while a
resident of Dedham, Mass.
Mr.. Clougher was of a quiet and unas-
Stunning nature, with scholarly mind, and
his opinions on matters pertaining to pub
lie welfare were of much consequence. He
was very much interested in the public IL
brary and reading room and rendered i'm
poltant services The establishment of the
reading room here several years ago was
due in no small measure to his earnest eff
forts.
He leaves one son, Arthur w. Clougher
who has been devoted in most praise
worthy degree to the care of his father il
his failing health. one brother, Peter y
Clougher of Hinsdae, Mass, and one sis
ter. Miss katherine Clougher of Los An
peles Cal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

at the home Of their parents, Mr.. a
Mrs George Smith, part of Il
week.
Mrs. David Slade of Spofford was stri,
en- suddenly i'll while attending the L
versalist festival last week Thursday eve
ing The services of a physician We
needed
Mrs. Charles Chamberlain was talk
to the Melrose hospital, West Bratt
boro, Tuesday to be treated for
aggravated case of dropsy and a co
plication of diseases.
Mr.. and Mrs. W.. G. Booth, M
Carrie Booth and George Rubeor
this town and Mr.. and Mrs. Per
Booth Of Winchester were in Sprii
field, Mass, from Saturday to Tuesdi
The heavy downpour of rain Frid
flooded the streets and made ira
very inconvenient. All the strea
were bank full Saturday, but posi-
danger by freshet was averted by
cold weather Saturday night and
lowing. Most Of the roads froze q
are in very rough condition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
Unusually Happy Occasion.

One of the most delightful meetings
of the Hinsdale Woman's club took
place Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the beauti-
full and commodious home of Mrs. p.
=. Amidon, the affair taking the form
of a Colonial party in honor of Gen.
and Mrs. George Washington, but per-
haps more especially in honor of the
9th birthday anniversary of Mrs
Emily II. Estey, who lives with her
daughter. the genial hostess. Mrs
Estey's anniversary occurred Feb 90,
but on account of other attractions it
was impossible to celebrate it on that
day Washington birthday also was
passed by for the same reason.
Tt will be remembered that Mrs.
Estey is one of the " four girls !" of
local fame, two of whom were called
away by death last year.
The house presented a gala appear
ance, every thing being in harmony
with the occasion, even the proverbial
cherry tree, which graced the front
porch.
Mrs. Amidon, beautifully gowned
in white satin with overdress of cherry
colored brocade, in colonial style, met
each guest with a hearty greeting.
| The costumes of the women were
unique and interesting, attics far and
near evidently having been ransacked
in search of ancient garments, and
with much success. Gen and Lady
Washington were ably and realistically
represented, also a youthful George
little Miss Straus of North Hinsdale
who did not cut down the cherry tree
but was charming in full colonial cos
tune of velvet and satin, gold lace
] ...... L III
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
CHESTERFIELD, N. H.

A large delegation attended the U
versalist fair in IIinsdale last Thu
day evening
Miss Beatrice Thatcher leaves Il
week for an extended visit in Wine
ehdon, Mass.
The annual town warrant has be
posted and contains 81 articles to
acted upon, much larger than usual
We are sorry to learn THAT one
our most enterprising citizens is
cease his labors here in the person
VIM. O. Allen, who has been manai
for Pine Grove Spring farm for
past 16 years.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Chamberli
left Saturday for their future home
Charlton. Mass, where he assumes
superintendency of the farm
Mayor Wright of Worcester. Wedr
day evening the embroidery club q
them a genuine surprise party {
presented them with fine prest
consisting of an olive set and sill
fork.
One hundred of the friends Of n
Ethel Spaulding assembled at
town hall Tuesday evening and h
ored her with a friendly shower, {
sisting of fine linen and silver an
variety down to comical and ludicI
articles. The occasion was IN reco!
ton of her coming marriage to
bert F. Chickering of Westmoreli
A very enjoyable social evening
INDUCED in by all present. CT
sandwiches and coffee were served
all. Rev. II. l.. Porter acted as to
master.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

also an original poem, When Grand
mother Danced the Minuet, by Mrs.
Amidon, who recited it in character.
Bits of family history, and anecdotes,
pathetic and humorous, were given in
response to the rollcall.
After the meeting the guests were
invited to the dining room, where a
substantial repast of oldtime eatables,
followed by a variety of modern and
toothsomc dainties, awaited them.
Here the decorations, as elsewhere,
were of the patriotic colors with
cherries much in evidence, and the
favors were emphatically colonial. a
group picture of the party was taken
by NJ S. Mann Everything conspired
to make this red letter day to all
concerned, and it will be remembered
as an unusually happy ocassion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

remarks by Rev. y. b. Ward. STANLEY
Griswold's three-piece orchestra off
Bellows Falls furnished pleasing musiA
At the business meeting the following
officers were elected: President, A. j.,
Tate; vice-president, John Holmes:i
secretary, Clarence Wright; treasurer,
George Walker; program committee,
George Hall, Charles Miller and Leslie
Converse.
The Y. P. S. c. f. held an interest
ing temperance meeting Sunday even
ing, which was well attended. The
scripture lesson was taken from the
46th Psalm. Following the responsive
reading quartet consisting of Mrs.
A. b. Ward, Miss Gladys Deal, f. l..
Farmer, and George Howard sang Pro
hibition for the Nation. Rev. \. b.
Ward gave a short but interesting
talk on Conditions in Vermont. Dur
inc the open meeting many responded
and much ethusiasm was shown. Clar-
cnce Wright and Claude Tate read AN
article entitled The Medical Temper
ance Quiz, which was in the form OF
questions and answers. The talks by
the various members We're interspcrsed
with many appropriate musical selec-
tions of which the vocal solo, Out, Out
for Prohibition, by Mrs. a. b. Ward
and the song, Prohibition Victory, by
the Kurn Hattin Home boys were espc-
ciallv good. The program was con
cuded by a fine talk by Miss Nena
! Dawlev in which she set forth the inn
portance of the temperance meeting
| and its relation to the coming state
election.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

ond evening considering the inclem-
ency of the weather. The supper was
excellent and the entertainment which
followed was very amusing The four
hours of dancing were greatly en-.
ioyed. The box office receipts were as
follows: First night-256 suppers,
$125.75; $40 admissions, $13S.70. Sec
ond night-114 suppers, $39,4O; 326 adj
missions, $3.50; 73 dance tickets,
1890; 40 midnight suppers, $40.
Total for both nights, $43O.15, sum
only 1915 less than last year, which
holds the record. These figures do not
include any of the receipts from the
various booths, the net totals of which
are not yet available but which
amount to several hundred dollars
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
WOMAN 81 YEARS OLD
Made Strong By Vinol

Greenville, S. Co. want others to
know of the great benefit / have de
rived from Vinol. / am 81 years old
and Vinol has given me strength, a
healthy appetite and overcame nervous
ness. 1t is the best tonic recon
structor ever used. = Mrs. M. A.
HUTCHINSON.
Vinol is a delicious cod liver and
iron tonic without oil, guaranteed to
overcome run down, weak, devitalizeed
conditions and for chronic coughs
and colds.
Wilfred p. Root, Druggist, Brattle
boro, VT
Vinol is sold in Hinsdale, N. H., by
Mark s. Mann, Druggist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
NEW TIAMPSHIRE'S ANSWER.
Will Not Reply to the Bill Filed by
Vermont Until July 10.

The answer of New Hampshire to
the bill filed by Vermont with the
United States supreme court in the
boundary controversy b tween the two
states win be presented July 10. 1t
was originally due this month, but it
has been announced that the New
Hampshire attorneys had been granted
additional time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
DUMMERSTON.
Death Of Austin Laughton.

Austin Laughton, 10 a lifelong resi-
dent of this place, died in his home on
the Laughton farm, which has been in
the possession of that family nearly
$50 years, Wednesday. He suffered a
shock last November and slowly fail
ed until the end.
Mr.. Laughton was born ON the farm
on which he always lived, July >, 1896,
u son of Jacob Laughton, ir, ana
Lydia (Bosworth) Laughton. He mar
ried Fausta Wheeler of NeWfane, May
30, 1866. She died in October, 1890.
Mr.. Laughton engaged in farming
all his life He was interested in
town affairs and had served az n lis
ter OF the town. He was a member
of the Congregational church at Du.H-
.morston. lie leaves two daughters,
Mrs A. n. Eddy of West Brattehoro
and Miss Alice Laughtou OF Dummcrs-
ton, and two sons, Arthur and Ransom
Laughton, both this town.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at the house and the burial
will take place i'm the Dummerston
cemetery
"A party of Young people enjoyed q
straw ride to Pumey Saturday night
and attended the coacert given by The
Momt llomon Gice club,
Mr.. and Mrs Clifton Worden, and
Harold Worden Of Springfield (NtD
and Ross Eddy OF Springfield, Mass,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

were in town last week to attend the
funeral of Alonzo Bradley.
Mrs. Anne, Richardson died in Fon-
.da; n. Y,,sI'eb. 10, Of pneumonia. Mrs.
Richardson lived in East Dummerston
three years with her sons, Will ana
George returning to her home in
Fonda last December
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
Power Co. Thinks Taxes Too Large.

A hearing of much Importance, held at
the request of Attorney Clarke c. Fits OF
Brattleboro representing the Connecticut
River Power company, was begun We'd
nesday in the selettmen S room in the
town hail. the object of which is to show
that the plant and property of the Power
company located in this town are taxed in
excess of other manufacturing plants here,
also of property in general. Which view is
directly contrary to the opinion held by
the assessors, backed by the actual value
of the plant in question as stated by stock
holders and net earnings as published.
Attorneys John E. Allen of Keene and
Harold +. Whitney of Brattleboro were
present in behalf of the power company,
while Attorneys Charles II. Hersey OF
Keene and Oliver +. Branch of Concord,
Louis Bell of Boston, tax expert en-
ployed by the selectmen last spring, and
the selectmen, w. +. Fay, w. n. Pike
and n O. Maynard, looked after the inter
ests of the town. Several heavy taxpayers
and prominent business men who had been
subpoenaed also were present.
Practically the entire morning was spent
by Judge Allen questioning Mr.. Bell
while Mr. Fay and Mr. Pike occupied the
stand in the afternoon. The hearing was
adjourned at 400 O'Clock until yester
day morning, and yesterday Attorney
Fits was present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
Too Good to Last.

\ Rose Hill lady was overheard to
confde thus to her neighbor:
4 quid a week and no husband!
What I say, Marian, is this ere. 1t S
too good TO last, that 5 what it is.
Liverpool Mercury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03
WESTMINSTER WEST.
Comedy Was Greatly Enjoyed.


The town hall was filled Tuesday
evening, when the Ladies' Aid society
presented the play Mrs. jenkins s
Brilliant idea. The parts were all well
taken Miss Sarah Nelson as Mrs.
Jones scored a big hit, keeping the au-
dience in laughter throughout the
play. The first act was a meeting of
the Ladies1 Aid society, with Mrs.
Jones presiding They discussed means
of raising money. Mrs. Jenkins had Il
brilliant idea which was to have a sale
Of useless and foolish presents received
at Christmas time. In the second act
the women were busy getting ready
for the sale, and each came in and de
posted on Il large table the things
She had collected with fattering CD
remarks about them and as each
brought gifts received from the 9TH
ers the trouble began, increased I'M
til each lady left in high state of
indignation, saying she never would
come to that society again, some de
claring they were going to join the
Grange.
The play abounded in local hits
which were enjoyed by the audience,
The musical program, which con
sisted of violin playing by Roland
Chapman, accompanied ON the piano by
Doris Chapman, vocal solos by Ever
EFT Harlow of Holden, Mass, accom-
panied by Miss Gladys Deal of West
minister, and whistling solos by A. A.
Langley accompanied by a Nictrola,
was u rare treat, All responded to
encores. Many remained for the
chicken-pie supper after the play.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-03-03

Sixty millionaires pay an income tax
in the United States.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

DR.. Geo. p. Winchell of Ionia adj
dressed the boys of Mr.. Bailey's group
at their last meeting Tuesday even
ing, June 13. This group will look
forward to their fall meetings with
anxious and wistful eyes, because of
the valuable good times which they
have had this past year.
Boys are enrolling for summer
camp-July 20 to August A at Wood
ard lake, on the old camping grounds
near the road. A splendid corps of
leaders have been secured and the
Rev. w. H. Skentleburg of Portland
on the job as cook, every boy is as
sured of good meal and a good time
all the time. Enrollments should be
in by July 10 or before.
A report of the Cleveland Interna-
tional Y. M. c. A. convention will be
given in Ionia June % at a union
meeting in the Disciples church.
Mr.. Angel was at Bad Axe Friday,
June 16 and Mt. Clemens June 10 to
substitute at meetings for c. l.. Rowe,
state secretary, who is quarantined
at his home for scarlet fever.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
F A r M A N d
O r CHI A h d


bushels, it means that the market new
er before offered such wonderful adj
vantages to the growers.
The Michigan little pea bean is the
pride of the nation. Ii is the best
and it is easy of cultivation. 1t
means quick results. The crop is
planted up to the last of June and is
harvested by October i Any rich,
well-drained sod land will grow good
beans and good beans may be grown
on sand loan, clay or much-imixed
clay soil. Thorough preparation is
essential, with plenty of dragging and
rolling, and uniform seed should be
used. Then with fair cultivating care
the rest is simple and the profit at the
finish will be large.
Last year Michigan produced about
100000 bushels of beans. This year
the acreage has been increased so
that 100000 bushels will be pro-
duced. This means at least $30,000,-
900 if not more. No single crop
could show greater results and farm
ers realize it. The progressive man
in the country knows that, even
though he has no munition factory, he
may profit by the war. All that he
has to do is to put in crop of beans.
The profit is automatic.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

There are many reasons why every
farmer in Michigan should include
beans in his program of plantage
this year and one reason that stands
out far and above all others. Every
bushel that is raised will bring more
than $500 in cash. Even though a
total of 100000 bushels were pro-
duced in the State during the sum-
mer the market would absorb them
at that price. 1t will be absolutely
impossible for a grower to lose under
such conditions.
Behind this situation there is rea-
son. 4,
Until two years ago the United
States was importing between l,OO0,-
600 and 100000 bushels of beans
annually from Europe. Now the pro-
cess has been reversed. During 1918,
5000, 900 bushels were exported. Mil
lions upon millions of cans went to
England, France, Greece and other
countries and until the present war is
over this expectation will increase
This means demand, real demand,
and, coupled with the known facts
that the annual consumption in the
United States alone is 100000 OF
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
ceIIinrs Quick Cure.

Benvenuto Cellini when about to cast
his famous statue of Perseus, now In
the Loggia del Lanzi at Florence. was
taken with sudden fever In the
midst of his suffering one of his work
men rushed into his sick chamber and
exclaimed, "Oh, Benvenuto. your stat
ue is spoiled, and there is no hope
whatever of saving it,. Cellini said
that when he heard this he gave a
howl and leaped from his bed. Dress
ing hastily, he rushed to his furnace
and found his metal "caked." He Or
dered dry oak wood and fired the fur
mace fiercely. working in rain that
was falling. stirred the channels and
saved his metal. He continues the sto-
ry thus: after all was over turned
TO plate OF salad on a bench there
and ate with hearty appetite and
drank together with the whole crew.
Afterward retired TO my bed, healthy
and happy, for 1t was two hours be-
fore morning. and slept as sweetly as
II had never felt n touch OF Illness"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
IONA POMONA MET
RONALD. GOOD PROGRAM

The Ionia County Pomona Grange
at Ronald Thursday, June 15 was a
success from every viewpoint. Over
$50 partook of the sumptuous dinner
and enjoyed social hour, after which
the programs were given by Belding,
Berlin, Banner, Keene and Portland
Oranges. Keene number were espec-
tally interesting, including an officers
drill by six young couples, finely exc
cuted. Mrs. Dora Stockman gave a
helpful address on Grange Farm
ing" Grant Morse Of Portland read
an instructive paper on Conservation
of Our Natural Resources. Seven
of the ten oranges were represented.
Keene received the $500 cash prize,
having 38 members present. Berlin
received the banner with % repres-
entatives. Every grange present is
striving to become a standard grange.
Some have already filled require
ments. Belding, the youngest grange
in the county being one.
The July Pomona viii be held at
Banner Grange. The young people
have charge of the program.
Mrs. Addie Daniels, Reporter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
Co mforting Words
Many Bedding Household Will Find
Them So.

To have the pains and aches of a
bad back removed--to be entirely free
from annoying, dangerous urinary
disorders, is enough to make any kid
ney sufferer grateful. The following
advice of one who has suffered will
prove comforting words to hundreds
of Bedding readers:
William Hough, retired, 916 Alder
man ST., Bedding, says: II had kidney
trouble ever since | came from the
army and | kept getting worse. The
kidney secretions passed too frequent
ly and were painful. | suffered from
lumbago and rheumatic pains. My
limbs were so stiff that / had TO have
help in getting around. The first box
of Doan's Kidney Pills helped me and
l kept on using them until was cur
ed"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. Hough had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.--adv.
ON pApERC EnR GALE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
Many Women Need Helm

Women are as much inclined to kid
ney trouble as are men, but too often
make the mistake of thinking that a
certain amount of pain and torture is
their lot and cannot be avoided. You
cannot feel young and energetic nor
can you have good health when your
kidneys are not in sound condition and
system that cause backache, pains in
sides, sore, swollen, stiff and aching
joints and muscles. Foley Kidney
Pills will help you. They give quick
relief from kidney trouble and blad-
der ailments.-adv.
Wortley & French and Connell's
Drug Stores.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
So YEARS AGO
Famous In The Early sos and
40's-Still At 1t

Many Michigan people have already
heard of the discovery by that Eng
the early 30's and 40's all along the
Hudson River Valley. That it has
served the American public well, is
known by the fact that more and
more of it has been used since 1916.
Here is one of thousands of similar
cases. Mr.. c. Wilkie, of Syracuse,
N. Y, says: "Hanford's Balsam of
Myrrh was the only remedy / used
when my arm was hurt. | recon-
mend it for all cuts and bruises"