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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
MILL PROPERTIES
BRING S36,425.42
Successful Sale of Sheridan Wooden
Mills in Ashuelot Conducted by
Conant & Co. of Lowell.

The auction sale of the properties of
the Sheridan Woolen Mills, Hugh Sheri-
dan owner, at Ashuelot, n H., took place
Yesterday The sale began promptly
at ii o'clock in the forenoon with lot No
l, which comprised the entire manufac-
turing plant-both realty and personally
as a going concern. The purchaser of lot
No. l was John J McCloskey of Phila-
delphia, and this sale realized (including
the taxes) $751; ,2S7.50. The village prop
erties-some 25 distinct and separate par
cels-were sold both locally and to the
purchaser of the mill property at sum
aggregating SlS 1872
The attendance at the sale, because of
the manufacturing property, comprised
some . mill owners or those interested in
textile manufacturing investments There
were three separate, active bidders upon
the manufacturing property, to the end,
and at the beginning there We're five bid
ders in all in competition for the manu-
featuring plant There were at one time
fully $50 persons in attendance at the
sale.
1t took just three hours and three
quarters to complete the sale of the en-
tire 26 properties of the Sheridan Woolen
Mills The day was beautiful one, and
there were at least 70 autobomiles by the
mill site at one time, with license plates
from every one of the New England states,
also from New York, Pennsylvania and
New Jersey.
1t is thought that possibly Mr. Sheri
dan may be somewhat disappointed in the
result of the SALE as he had laid out a
large sum in improving the property, but
the concensus of opinion after the sale was
that it was a very successful one The
! field resorted to from which to draw pur
chasers was thoroughly covered The in
terest in the sale, preceding yester
day, by mail, telephone and night tele
grams, was unusual.
The mill property was thorough,
looked over during the week and wa.
! thrown open TO public exhibition and in
| spection by at least a dozen interested
persons who represented many of tn,
most extensive manufacturing Interest,"
through the New York and Boston com
mission houses That the sale cleaned III
the property so effectively and so com
pletely cannot be otherwise than crafty
ing to the office of j. f. Conant & Co
of Lowell, Mass, the auctioneers
1t was stated after the sale that tn
new owners were planning to open tn
mills at once, manufacturing line o
woolens. Mr.. Sheridan has made spe
cial line of goods known as Cumberlan
chinchillas at the mills, and did yer
successful business so long as his healt
permitted. The mills have been close
for some weeks, and the resumption c
business there will hp of great bepnf+ +
the village of Ashuelot
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
PEDESTRIANS HAVE
TO USE THE STREET
Walks on Main Thoroughfare Torn Up
in Several Places - Endured in
Interest of improvements.

Pedestrians are having a tough time on
Main street. With the changes being
made in front OF the building to be occu-
pied by Woolworth & Co., the Sidewalk,
torn up in front of the federal building,
the construction work on the Barber build
ing, and lastly the tearing up of the side
walk in front of the American building,
the street is about the only place where
it is possible to walk With automobiles
rushing along the mud flies and clothes
are ruined, but the inconvenience is en-
dured by a long-suffering public in the
interest Of improvements.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
Judge Schwenk Decides in
Favor of Daughter
of TestatOr
APPEAL TO COUNTY
COURT PROBABLE

Contestant Was to Benefit from $4,000
Estate - Claimed Last win Was Re
suit of Undue Influence and that
Maker Was Incompetent.
Judge A. T. Schwenk of the Marlboro
district probate court has rendered his
decision in the contested will case of
the late George W. Walker. He has de-
cided that the last will which was drawn
for Mr.. Walker and which left all of
the property, after two small bequests
were cared for, to his daughter, Mrs.
Susan Randall, and her husband, Will
lian NJ. Randall, of Putney road, is
valid will.
A contest was made in the interests
of the Home for the Aged and Dis
abled, based on a copy of what was
claimed to have been the first will
drawn for Mr.. Walker. BY this will
Adm F. Miller, as trustee, was given
power at his discretion to use for the
benefit of Mrs. Randall such of the
| testator S property as he deemed neees-
sary or advisable. After her death all
of the estate was to go to the Home
for the Aged and Disabled.
| Three wills were made for Mr.. Walk
er. The first was drawn by Charles
s. Chase in 1912 and second one, prac-
tically a duplicate of the first, was
drawn by the same attorney two years
later.
/ Mr.. Chase, in testifying in the case,
said that last fall Mr.. Randall asked him
to go to the Randall house, where Mr..
Walker lived, as Mr.. Walker desired
to make a new will. Mr.. Chase testi-
fed that Mr. Walker expressed himself
as satisfied with the original will when
the attorney arrived there and the at
tornev did not consider that Mr.. Walk
er was competent at that time to make
a new will.
A few days later Mr.. Chase received
an order to turn over the wills in his
possession to Attorney Z. w. Gibson
and on Dec. 16 the third will, which has
now been sustained by the probate
court, was drawn. The contestants
claimed that undue influence was used
to induce Mr.. Walker to execute a
third will. tA
DR.. A. I. Miller, one of the witnesses
examined at the hearings on the case,
testified that he saw Mr.. Walker at the
| time Mr. Chase did and that he did not
. consider Mr.. Walker capable of making
, will then. Mr.. Walker died in March
: at the age of 90. IA
Attorneys W. r. Daley and r. @. Ba
: con appeared for Mrs. Randall, and At
; torneys C. c. Fits and H. E. Whitney
for the contestant. f
1t is understood that the contestant
c the Home for the Aged and Disabled
+ will appeal from Judge Schwenk s de
0 cision to the county court.
! The estate is said to be valued a
c about $4,000.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
MISS STREETER WEDS
FRANK p. BARBER
Home Wedding on Pine Street Unites
Two Well-Known Young People
Left Town by Automobile.

In the presence of the relatives and
few invited guests, the marriage of
Frank Palmer Barber and Miss Ethel
Maria Streeter took place at s o. clock
last evening in the brides home on
Pine street. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Richard II. Clapp,
pastor of the Centre Congregational
church, the bridal party standing under
an arch Of hydrangeas and asparagus
green, which was built between the
living room and dining room. The
Bridal March from Lohengrin was
also played softly The Venetian Love
Song during the ceremony. A double
ring service was used.
The brides gown was white taffeta
with chiffon and lace trimmings and
she carried a shower bouquet of bride
roses. Sylvia Dickerman of Hinsdale,
niece of the bride, carried the rings
concealed in basket of flowers. She
was dressed in white with blue ribbons
A reception followed the ceremony
Mrs. Anna Proctor, Mrs. Lunan Weeks
Mrs. Harold Webster, Miss Flossie Ober
and Robert Kirby served Mr.. and Mrs
Barber left last night by automobile
for trip through the White mountains
Upon their return they will live at II
Pine street.
| Mrs. Barber, who is daughter OF
Mrs. l.. f. Clark of Brattleboro, gradu
ated from the Hinsdale high school in
| the class of 1904. For several years she
has been employed as bookkeeper il
j. E. Mann s drygoods store.
/ Mr.. Barber is a son of Mrs. Jennie
IL. Clifford, also of this town He has had
a position several years as head clerk il
] the Brooks House pharmacy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
SMASHED GERMANS
ON THE SOMME FRONT
British Advanced from 1000 to 5000
Yards and Are Still Gaining
French Take Trenches.

LONDON, Sept. l5.-The British re-
turned to the attack on the Somme front
last night, charging over a sector about
six miles long. The war office announced
today that they had advanced from 1000
to 1900 yards and were continuing to pro
gress. The attack was made along the
whole British front over which the heavi-
est fighting has been in progress recent
ly.
The British advanced in line between
Combles and Ginchy to a point north Of
the Albert Bapaume highway.
Preceding this morning extensive often
sive movement the British last night drove
forward southeast of Thiepval and cap
turcd about 1000 yards of German
trenches, including a strongly fortified po-
sition.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
KICK OF HORSE KILLS GIRL.
Little Daughter of Thomas King Of
Fairfax Dies in Hospital.

ST. ALBANS, Sept. 15.-Alma, two
year-old daughter of Mr.. aad Mrs.
Thomas King Of Fairfax, died in the
hospital in this city yesterday morning
from the effects of being kicked By a
horse. Her father was watering the
animal when the accident occurred.
The little girl s skull was fractured.
She died about an hour after she was
brought TO the hospital.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
VAIL MADE ADDRESS.
Vermonter Spoke at Business and Farm
Conference in Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. 10. -
Plans for the formation of farm and
business union to cover the New Eng
land states were discussed at confer
enee of farmers and business men which
opened here today. 7. \. Vail, presi-
dent of the American Telephone and
Telegraph company, came here to make
the opening address.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
Sunday, Sept. II.

1870 a. m. - Morning worship. Sub
icct Of sermon, The Larger Life
Of the Local Church.
ll.4j a. m.-Sundav school
700 p. n.-Christian Endeavor meet
ing in the chapel. Subject, Little
Chances to Help. Ex. 17:s.13.
Leader, Clyde Horton.
145 y. m.-Addrcss in the church by
Rev. James l.. Tryon, director of
the New England department of
the American Peace society. Sub
icet, The Parliament of Men. An
offering will be received
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15

LONDON, Sept l5.-An exchange Tele-
graph despatch from SalonIki saws the
victory won by the Serbians has com
PEELED the Bulgarans TO retreat. The Ser
hians are reported to have captured more
than % field guns They took the Bulga-
fians' position at Malkanidze, northwest
of Lake Ostrovo, the despatch says,
whcreupon the Bulgarians retired in tho
direction Of Florina The Bulgarans also
are said 10 be rctreating from positions
further south
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
TROUBLE MAKING
NEW. SILVER COINS
Dies for the Latest Issue Are Unsatis-
factory - Mint Running Nights
to Meet Demands.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l5.-The Unit
ed States mint here is having trouble IN
making satisfactory dies for the new
Dimes quarters and half dollars from de-
signs of the treasury department and il
Consequence there Is delay in getting the
currency into circulation 1t was hoped
to have it in circulation in July. At
present the mint is working nights manu-
featuring silver coins OF the old design to
keep up with the demand
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
FIRST DEGREE MURDER.
George w. Duncan of Rutland Charged
With Killing His Wife.

RUTLAND, Sept. 15.-After one of
the shortest sessions in the history of
the county, being at work less than one
day, the grand jury which was sworn
in Wednesday afternoon, reported yes
terday afternoon at clock with one
true bill and one bill not found. The
true bin is against George w. Duncan,
who is accused of first degree murder.
1t is claimed by the state that he shot
and killed Mrs. Duncan on August 5,
the woman dying at the Rutland hos
pital the morning following the shoot
ing. The trial will probably take
place at an early date.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
HEAVY BRITISH LOSS.
Delayed Report of Fighting in Meso-
potamia Received in London.

LONDON, Sepc. 15.-Relewal of the
heavy fighting in Mesopotamia with
the British on the offensive is reported
in a delayed official statement issued at
Constantinople on Sept. 9. The Brit
ish are said to have lost 1000 men in
one engagement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
THE WEATHER.
Clearing and Colder Tonight-Fair and
Cooler Saturday.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Is. - The
weather forecast: Showers followed by
clearing and cooler tonight. Saturday
fair and cooler Fresh shifting winds
becoming west.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
JAMAICA.

Mrs Edith Rowe of Clinton, Mass, and
Harold Stearns of Brooklyn, brother and
sister of Mrs. Hartwell, are also here with
her
Rev. Harry Hartwel of Manzomanie,
Wis, will preach Sunday in the Congre-
gational church. The service will take the
form of memorial for Rev. A. Z. Hart
well.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
Hard Pressed at Different
Points by French, Brit
ish and Serbs
LOST MANY MEN AND
THEIR HEAVY GUNS
The Dispatches Indicate That tho En-.
terte Allies Have Routed Their New
ost Enemy in Several Important Po-
sitions.

PARIS, Sept l5.-Thc entente allies
have won series Of successes on the
Macedonian front, the war office an
nounced today. French, British and Ser
hian forces operating at different points
have broken through the Bulgarian de
lenses The French have captured posi-
tions half mile deep over front OF Il
mile
4 brilliant victory Tor the ScrbiaEs over
the Bugarians wa, scored after a battle
lasting several days west of Lake Ostrovo,
near the western end OF the lighting front.
The British success was effected west OF
Nardar near the center of the entente
front where they captured important po.
sitions The lines forced by the French
were TO the cast Of the Nardar East OF
the lardar the Scrbians captured 25 can
non aud large number of prisoners. Bull
glIjans after their defeat, says the state.
ment, retired for distance OF Il miles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
DROPPED BOMBS ON SOFIA.
Two French Airmen Made Flight of
About 500 Miles.

LONDON, Sept. 15.-Five bombs
have been dropped on Sofia by two
French aviators. Two French airmen
flew from Saloniki to Bucharest, pass
ing over Sofia on their way. The dis
tance traversed was about 800 miles
and the voyage lasted five hours.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15

PARIS, Sept l5-North of the Somme
the French last night captured series pf
German trenches and advanced as far as
the village of Rauncourt, the war Office
announced today On the Nerdun front
two German attacks were repulsed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
Centre Congregational Church

Friday evening, Sept. Is, at 7.30-
Midwcck meeting Of the church in the
chapel. Subject, Christ and Other Mas
ters. John l3:1-l7; Mark 1:l422.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
WEST WARDSBORO.

Baptist church. Edgar W. johnson
pastor. Sunday at l0.45, morning wor-
ship Subject, In Hard Field; II m,
Bible school, All are welcome; 80 p.
m, subject, Paul, a Prisoner at Jerusa-
lem
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, Sept. II, son to Mr..
and Mrs Ernest Fadden.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
BRATTLEB0R0 HIGH SCHOOL
Will Open for The Fall Term
Monday, September Ia

at III a. III.
The building viii not be open for
pupils before that hour on the first day
of school Parents or pupils who wish
to consult Principal Smith about
school matters may do so at any time
during office hours, Friday and Satur-
day, Sept. Is and 16, 9 to IL a. m. and
2 to p. M, in the main room, see
ond floor of the high school building
E. B. SMITH, Principal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15
First Baptist Church

Tonight at 80 regular Friday night
prayer meeting will be held in the church
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-15

Eggs may be fresh, but they are never
impudent.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-22
Mobilization of American
In Anticipation Of
Warfare.

Within a week or ten days
10000 militiamen will be placed
on boundary line open to face
Carranza troops and in the event
of intervention or any other ac-
ton making necessary general
forward movement into Mexico
it will be asked Immediately for
the remainder of the 100, 600
guardmen called to the service
this week. Reports that reach
ed Gen. Funston have not
brought news Of fresh raids but
information about activity ol
troops of the de facto govern
ment was received.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-22
Lutheran Church
Notes.

DR.. John A. M. Zieg!er, Pas
tor. The Rev. DR.. VIM. Ro-
senstengle, of Carthage, ILL.,, the
first Lutheran's Pastor to begin
work in New Mexico, will be
with US on Sunday. Belen was
the first Lutheran Preaching
point in the Territory, and tie
Doctor will tell US something O
difficulties he encountered in
getting started. DR.. Schueier,
of Albuquerque, will also be
with Us at the night service.
This service begins promptly at
7:45 p. m.
A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to everybody to hear
these brethren at both services.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-22
AMERICAN GOVERNMENTS
LATEST NOTE TO GEN.
CARRANzA.

Secretary Lansing signed
yesterday the note conveying
Presidents Wilson refusal of the
demand for withdrawal OF amer
icsn troops from Mexico. In
earnest terms the note repudi-
ates and resents imputations Of
bad faith brought against the
Washington government and
the same note reply Mexican
charge which one Of them is as
follows: "American govern
ment has placed every obstacle
in the way Of attaining the pa
ci6cation of Mexico what is
shown by the volume Of diplo-
matte representations in behalf
of american interests which con-
stantly impide efforts to reor-
ganize the political, economic
and social conditions; by the
decided aid lent at one time tc
Villa by American officers ano
by the department of state; by
the aid extended by the. Amer
ican Catholic clergy to that o
Mexico; by the constant activity
Of the American press in favor
of intervention, and the interest:
Of American business men; By
the sheltering and supplying o
rebels and conspirators OF
American territory; by the de
tention Of shipments Of arms ant
munitions purchased by th'
Mexican government and by th'
detention Of machinery intended
for their manufacture. .
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-22
War between Unit
ed States and Mex
leo is Close.

War or peace rests with Gen.
Carranza. American govern
ment firmly refused to withdraw
its troops form Mexico owing
the facts that bandits raids have
been made often into United
States territory and de facto
government has not proved to
be enough strong to controll
the situation in hole that coun-
try. Carranza has threatened
this country to defend MeAico
by an appeal to arms against
the american troops and as Un-
tied States will not recede from
its settled determination tomain-
tain its national rights and to
perform its full duty in prevent
ing further invasions of the ter
ritory Of the United States and
in removing the peril which A
mericans along the information
al boundary it is sure that Ca
rranza forces will attack Amer
leans and this attack shall be
the starting Of war.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-22
Americans and Ca
rranza Troops in
Verge of Break.

Columbus, N. NJ, June 20.---
Carrancista troops and soldiers
of Gen. ]. ]. Pershing's expe-
ditionery command south OF Ma
miquipa are on the verge Of
hostilities, according to reports
from the field tonight. A wire
less dispatch from CO.. D. c..
Cabell, General Pershing's chief
Of staff, said that the attitude of
the Carrancistas was such that
American motor truck supply
trains are in danger Of being
cred upon.
The Carrancistas are said to
have mounted artillery in posi-
tons menacing the Americans.
and dispatches indicated that
with the two commands in close
proximity the danger Of a clash
is increasing.
Persistent rumors were cur
rent here tonight that General
Pershing has split his command
into three colums each prepared
to move in the event Of hostili
ties, while others said that truck
trains had been fired upon.
However, no confirmation Of the
reports could be obtained al
military headquarters here.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-22
A. DIDIER SON LAW
HOME BURNS.

Yesterday about three O'Clock
the neighbors around the main
street were surprised when they
saw some persons runing tc-
ward Mr.. Didier's ranch and
mere was their surprise seeirg
in that direction one house set in
fire. That house was the rcsid-
.ence of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Tay-
lor. A great part Of the people
who noticed the fire right away
went to the burning house to
attempt to check the disaster
and many efforts they made in
vain. The N6re grew with awful
speedy devouring hastily ali the
house. In spite CT the flames
which obstru tied the doors some
gentlemen among whom we see
Mr.. John Becker, ST. NAET:e rs
,pinosa, Mr.. Jekerson and others
entered the several rooms and
take off all the furniture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Didier parents OF
Mrs. Taylor, tried to consolate
their daughter who was sadly
weeping. Miss M. Didler too
mourned and all the friends Of
Mr.. A. Didies now deplore the
sad happening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G Tayinr.
tough this paper hearty ahanA
every person who gratuitously
and earnestly help them to stop
the fire and save their furn ture.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-22
CARRANZl TROOPS
ATTACK AMERICANS

In a message received the
10th at the Mexican Consulate
in El Paso, Texas, is stated:
"On last saturday there crossed
upon mexican territory, near
Matamoros, an American force
on the pretext Of pursuing ban
dts. After an exchange of fire
with us, which resulted in one
dead and one wounded on our
part, the Americans withdrol
to their own side"
Such words are an admission
that carrancistas and no bandits
attacked American troops.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-22

cient administration. The in
quiry goes into detail Of expen-
ses of running the department.
Equally interesting is the report
on the audit of the city of Ros-
well, which indicates that during
the past two years the Roswell
city government has violated
the Batemen act, in transferring
fund balances and that members
of the government have partici-
pated in profits of goods sold
the city. No improper profll
is charged, but violation OF the
law governing such participation
is shown. One of the most in
teresting articles in the June
Review is a statement relative
to widening the market for New
Mexico municipal bond issues.
The necessity Of proper main
tenance of the public credit
prompt interest payments and
ADEQUATE sinking fund provi-
sions, is strongly emphasized.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-22
lntoxicate Carrancista officer
Orders Foreign Hanged.

Adolph Schauer a german
resident of La Colorado. Son
ora, just arrived at Nogales,
Ariz., said he was near to lose
his life at the hands Of a mob
melted by a Carranza officer
who was druken. A moose had
been placed around the neck Of
Schauer and an attempt was 10
hang him when officers of the
staff of Gen. Ochoa interfered
and placed the offender officer
under guard.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1916-06-22
Associa-
ton.

Santa Fe, N. M, June 2l---
The New Mexico Tax Review
for June, issued today, is quite
as interesting to the student Of
New Mexico public finance and
official administration, as was
the May number in which the
Taxpayers Association review
ed financial transactions of the
department Of public lands. The
June number gives an analyais
by Derector A. E. James Of the
Department of Fish and Game,
IN which the conclusion is drawn
that as at present financed and
conducted the department re-
presents a large administrative
head actually administering a
very small measure of protection
for fish and game. 1t is held
that the department needs more
money ID order to permit eff