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Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

An electric process for drying lum
Der in piles Of Embarked logs has beer
perfected in France.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24
Turks Lose 10000 at erzerum.

London.-A Petrograd dispatch esti.
mates the losses OF the Turks at Erze-
rum as 10000 killed, wounded and
prisoners.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

Next to the elephant the White rhi-
noceros of Africa is the largest ami.
NAL known.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

Smile on wash day. That's when you use
Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes whittier than
snow. All grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24
BY Measurement.

For half an hour the teacher pa
tiently instructed her class in the art
of telling the time.
Now" she said at last, as she point.
ed to the big clock on the wall. you
may be the first to tell me the time.
Mary Brown"
Full of Importance. Mary turned and
studied the dial. Then she faced her
teacher again. her eyes shining with
triumph.
please, MISS" she said, its Just
one inch past eleven. n."-Philadelphia
Record.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

To Prevent The Grip
Colds cause Grip-Laxative Bromo Quinino ro-
moves the cause; There 70 only ono hrone
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24
.H Noman'5
2r0bLem
How to Feel Well During Middle
Life Told by Three Women Who
Learned from Experience.

The Change of Life is most critical period of
woans existence and neglect of health this time invites
disease and pain. Women everywhere should remember
successfully carry through this trying period as
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from
native roots and herbs. Read these letters:-
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24
Well Acquainted.

DO you know the nature of an oath.
madam"
well, ought to, sir. We've just
moved, and my husband has been lay
ing the carpets"
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

Widowers, like tumble-down h0uses
should be repaired.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are thu
aso. They regulate liver and bowels.-Adv
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

have had them try It and they also have received
good results from it"-Mrs. GEORGE A. DUNBAR,
II Roundy St., Beverly, Mass
Erie, Pa.-"I was in poor health when the
Change of Life started with me and took Lydia
e. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound, think I
should not have got over it as easy as did. Even
and it restores me in short time. I will praise
your remedies to every woman for it may help
them as it has me."-Mrs. E. K1ssL1Na, 931 East
oath St., Erie, Pa.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24
Good to Them.

Good to Them.
rs your new servant good to the
children?"
Yes, indeed. She never tells me
any of the bad things they do while
l am away
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

Fortunes await the inventor Of a
lifeboat that will float on a sea of
trouble.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24
$500, o,ooo, 900 Marks, German BUDGET

Berlin.-Germany's next ordinar:
budget including 2,O0O.O00.0OO mark
interest on war loans, will reach at
least 5.500.000.00O marks.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

Frequently a man thinks he is char
table because he gives advice.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

A little change is q good thing, but
q big roll of hills is better.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

A plant has been discovered in
Cuba bearing fruit like figs in which
flies lay their eggs. to be Matched by
the sun.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

Smiles make better salve for trou-
BE than do frowns.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24
DON'T LOSE ANOTHER HAIR
Treat Your Scalp With cutieura and
Prevent Hair Falling. Trial Free.

For dandruff. itching. burning scalp.
the cause Of dry. thin and falling hair,
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are most
effective. Touch spots of dandruff and
Itching with Cuticura Ointment. Then
shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot
water. No treatment more successful.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24


Copenhagen, Feb. 23. - German
newspapers print dispatches from
Italy stating that a Japanese war
fleet has arrived safely in the Medit-
erranean sea, together with a great
number of aircraft.
Two Japanese steamers have been
torpedoed and sunk in the Mediter-
ranean, the liner Yasaka Maru and
the Kenkoku Maru.
German forces delivered strong
attack against the French positions
at the forest of Givenchy, east of
Souchez,, according to official an
nouncement made by the French war
office, and were successful in pene-
trating the first lines of the French
trenches for a distance of 500 meters.
They then occupied some of the
French communicating trenches but
French counter-attack resulted in
driving them from all but a few of
these positions. The German forces
engaged in this attack amounted to
seven battalions, and, according to
the French statement, they suffered
heavy losses.
Berlin.-Senussi tribesmen advanc-
ing through Egypt from the west are
approaching the Nile valley, accord
ing to reports from Constantinople.
The reports said that several Arab
tribes have Joined the Senussi. The
Senussi, most warlike of desert tribes.
advanced, after taking the towns of
silva, Sollum and Said Berad, the ac-
counts state.
Washington. - Confidential advices
from Berlin indicate that Germany
will soon inform the United States
that her previous assurances that un.
resisting liners will not be attacked
without warning holds good for future
submarine operations, provided that
such liners do not carry armament.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

No medicine successful relieving womans
suffering has Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
helpful advice writing Lydia
E. Pnkham Medicine Such letters received
and answered by only and held in strict confidence
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

Bavaria has rich graphite deposits.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

Philadelphia, Pa-aI started the Change of Life
five years ago. I always had headache and back
ache with bearing down pains and would have
heat flashes very bad at times with dizzy spells and
nervous feelings. After taking Lydia E. Pnkham's
Vegetable Compound I feel like new person and
am in better health and no more troubled with
the aches and pains had before took your won.
derful remedy. recommend it to my friends for
cannot praise it enough.n-Mrs. MARGARET GRASS
MAN, 75s N. Ringgold St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Beverly, Mass.-sI took Lydia E. Pinkham's
ound, for nervousness and dyspepsia, when was
le Change Of Life. found it very helpful and
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

Genius and common sense blended
usually spells success.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

A man sometimes makes money.
but money never makes the man.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24

New Zealand has $4,000. 900 sheep.
Gilpin observer., 1916-02-24
JAP WAR fleet
INWESTERN SEAS
MIkADo SENDS BATTLE cRUIs-
ERs THROUGH MEDlTERRA-
MEAN TO AID ALLIES.
ARABS IN nile VALLEY
WILD DESERT WARRIORS DRIVE
BRITISH FROM TOWNS IN
LOWER EGYPT.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28

Rhode Island with his two brothers
and sister, Mrs. John Henderson.
Baptist church, Rev. William Robin
son pastor. Morning worship at II.
Subject, the Atonement. Sunday school
at noon. Evening worship at 7.30. All
are invited to these services.
Calvin Colman is i'll with grip and
heart trouble and is under the doctor s
care. Miss Mia Akley is i'll with rheu-
matism. Two of Cyrus MerrifeId s
young children have been very i'll with
cramp and spasms.
There. was birthday party in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Akley
last week Wednesday evening and Is
were present besides the family. There
was music and social time, after
| which refreshments were served.
Henry Cutting quietly celebrated
his s5th birthday anniversary Satur-
day, Jan. -. Mr.. and Mrs. II. L.
Nichols were invited to tea and spent
the evening. Candles We're used for
| lighting the table, as was done in his
younger days. Mr.. Cutting enjoys
| good health, as does his sister, Mrs.
Emily Eastwood, who lives with him.
About 125 attended the ehicken-pie
supper in the church vestry Tuesday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
GUILFORD.
Killed in French Army.

Guilford persons who remember the An
drew c. Weeks family of Boston, for
many years owners and summer residents
of the Guilford Springs farm, will be sorry
to learn of the sad fate of Kenneth Weeks,
a son of Andrew Grey Weeks, and grand
son of Andrew G. Weeks At the outbreak
of the war Mr.. Weeks, who was in Paris,
enlisted in the Seventh Regiment of the
Foreign Legion and was killed June II
near Givenchy Mr. Weeks's death had
not been known until his mother, who was
in Paris, received official notice Of his
death in September. He was born in
Chestnut Hill Dec 80, 1889. He was the
author of FIVE volumes Of short stories and
plays, which were favorably received and
published in London.
Mrs Charles L. Amidon is visiting friends
in Chesterfield, n H.
Lawrence Martindale found his valuable
driving horse dead in his stall Saturday
morning.
Mrs Mary Leahy of Brattleboro was a
guest several days of her aunt, Mrs Jesse
Weatherhead, this week.
The thaw of this week has suspended the
filling of the ice-houses and spoiled the
sleighing wagons appeared Wednesday,
also automobiles and motorcycles
! The list of grip victims this week include
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Crosier, f. F. Evans
Mrs. Lawrence French, Mrs Frank Thay.
er. Mrs. Norris Drury and children and
/ Will Ryan.
/ James Thomplins and mother have
moved from the farm on the hill to the
cottage house in the slate rock district be
longing to Mrs A. j. Belden Mrs
! Thomplins' sister, who has lived with hei
q number of years, will shut up the farm
house and return to her home in New
York
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
SOUTH HALIFAX.

Mrs c. r. Woodland and daughter are i'll
with grip.
Allie Mitchell, who has been i'll, is able
to be at work again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Upton spent Saturday
and Sunday in Rowe, Mass
Harry Murdoch is at work for Fred May
and boards with Edward Niles.
Mr.. and Mrs Lester Fairbanks were
guests of Mervin Fairbanks Sunday.
Miss Mildred Corse, who teaches the Val
ley school, is i'll. Miss Mabel Stetson is
for her.
Norton Fairbanks visited her brother,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28

evening, about so coming from the
Brattleboro Baptist church in four
large teams besides single rigs. After
supper there was singing by the
Brattleboro quartet. Rev. Mr.. Tomkin
son and Z. j. Eddy gave interesting
and profitable addresses. Mr.. Brooks
in behalf of the mems Bible class
presented the West Guilford pastor,
Rev. William Robinson, a plush lap
robe. Mr.. Robinson responded. The net
receipts were SIS. The West Gull
ford society is grateful to all who
helped make the occasion a success.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

Eleven members Of the Christian
Science church went to Greenfield last
night to attend the Christian Science
lecture by Jacob S. Shield of Chicago
The following are the team pinfalls
for the games in the first series of the
Masonic bowling league; Team c.,
1907; G, 1909; F, 1851; +, 7461; B.,
74l6; \, 1911; ID, 1901.
Mrs Ralph J. Worden and daughter,
Betsy, who had spent a few weeks in
town with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles r. Cattanach, returned today
TO their home in West Springfield,
Mass.
Sheriff Clifford +. Mann was elected
president Of the Sheriffs Association
of Vermont in Burlington Wednesday
night but declined to serve. The
president is Benjamin H. Adams of
Chelsea.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
WEST GUILFORD.

Henry johnson of Greenfield is Wis
iting old friends and relatives in town.
Mrs, Luther Birge went to Putney
Saturday to attend the funeral of her
uncle.
Edward Chaplin spent week recent
II in Springfield with his daughter,
Mrs E. o. Smith.
Mrs. Mowry Lynde of Deerfeld,
Mass, returned to her home Friday,
after spending 10 days at her old home
with her son, Albert Lynde.
Stephen Merrifeld returned home
Friday, after visiting four weeks in
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28

Feb l. The board Of civil authority viii
meet Feb / in the afternoon for the abate
ment of taxes.
In the meeting Monday night to see
about starting a creamery several farmers
were present No definite plans were
made, but committee of six were chosen
TO investigate.
Miss Blanche Miner, who went to Leon
inster, Mass. TO visit her sister, Mrs Hall,
was taken i'll with rheumatism and obliged
to return home, She is confined to her
bed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28

Dan Fairbanks, in Green River the last OF
the week
Miss Blanche Clark went Saturday to
Marlboro, n H, to care for her sister,
Mrs. Ray Tarbox, who is ILL.,
Thomas Balloon has gone to Colrain and
Leon LaRock has taken the position he
left as teamster for c. F. Clark 4 Son
The wind Saturday night blew the roof
from o. p. Hubbard's barn On Monday
and Tuesday few of his friends helped
him replace it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28


Mrs. E. w Legate was i'll the first of the
week, but is better.
Miss Ruth Beals of Bellows Falls is with
her brother and family
Raymond Hall of Leominster, Mass, was
a guest of Conrad Miner from Friday to
Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall of Dummertson visit
ed their daughter, Mrs E. p Goodnow,
Tuesday.
Mrs. F. E. Thayer is i'll with grip Mr..
Thayer is out again, after an attack of
bronchitis
Mr. and Mrs Beals and children are i'm
proving this week Mrs Beals's mother,
Mrs. Lyon, is now i'll with grip.
Miss Ada Jacobs IS assisting Mrs. Law
renee French. Mrs. French is able to be
up, after few days illness with grip.
The auditors will meet in the town hall
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
BRATTLEBoRo REFoRMER FRIDAY %,
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

There will be regular meeting of
the j. B. G. club this evening in the
home of Miss Elizabeth Brasor.
Harry Gould, Charles Cakes, Fred
Cressy and G. R. Atkins caught 3S fine
pickerel through the ice in Marlboro
North pond yesterday. Some of the
fish were on exhibition last evening in
the window Of Oakes's barber shop on
Main street.
The celebrated character actor,
Frank keenan,, one of Broadway s fav-
Orites, in The Long Chance, a six-act
Broadway drama, supported by Stella
Razeto, will be the strong feature at
the Empire tonight.
Captain and Mrs. Worthington are
now in full charge of the local work
of the Salvation Army and would be
pleased to receive contributions of sec
ond-hand clothing, furniture and house
hold articles of any description, not
only for distribution among the needy
but for rummage sales, the proceeds
to be used for the support of the local
work.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
WEST WARDSBORO.
Band to Appear Publicly.

Many will be interested to know
that the band which was assembled
and organized last fall under the lead
ership of Raymond Reed is progress
ing. It's membership now numbers 20
players, twot thirds of whom are young
men and boys from different parts of
the town. At present they meet for
practice two evenings each week, on
Wednesdays in the home of Mr.. Reed
and in Odd Fellows hall in Wards
boro Saturdays 1t is expected that
the new band will make its first pub
lie appearance in the town hall in the
near future. Mr.. Reed is to be con
graduated upon the success of his eff
forts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Brown attend
ed the dance in Jamaica last week
Mrs Frank Brown is i'll. Her niece,
Miss Minnie Rawson, is at work for
her.
Miss Amy Knights and sister, Luz
ellie, of Jamaica, were at Burton
Brown s last week.
Mr.. Cunningham and J. c. Taft
have been in town this week in the
interest of roller logs.
| Mrs Mary Harrington finished work
at Mr.. Dexter's and returned to w. II
Styles the last of the week.
Mrs. R. w. Snyder and son, Wilbur
of Townshend were guests severa
days recently at Guy Putnam s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, Jan. IS, by Carl s.
Hopkins, Esq, Edgar Joseph Favreau
of Boston and Miss Lumena Marie
Beaupre of Worcester, Mass
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28

Sound lumber, % years old, has been
proved by German government test TO be
materially stronger than new stock.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28

| Paper automobile tires, made experiment
tally in Europe, seem to have the strength
|of metal and the resiliency of rubber.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
DEATHS

In East Jamaica, Jan. p, Mardin W.
Howe, 3d..
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
GUILFORD CENTER.
Luck Stays with Him.

Everett Miner attended play given by
stock company in Greenfield, Mass, and
held the lucky number, winning gold
watch and chain. Last year at play Civ
en- by the same company he won an cleo
trio chatting dish,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28

Strictly fresh cut flowers can be
bought at the Bond Greenhouses for
the following prices: Roses $3.50 doz-
en-; Carnations zoe; paper White Mar
cissus zoe; Sweet Peas lie each. We al.
so have a good collection Of Potted
Plants.
Tel 231-X. c. \. Bond, Florist. 261-6.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
Curtains

A Cleanup Of all our Odd Cur
tains, only one or two pair of
style in this special lot.
75c Curtains. Sale Price 39c
S1.00 Curtains. Sale Price soc
S1.25 Curtains. Sale Price CSC
S1.50 Curtains. Sale Price CSC
$500 Curtains. Sale Price 81. rs
$500 Curtains. Sale Price 81. SO
Remnants of all curtain material at
one-half the regular price.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
Underwear

98c Flannelette Gowns.
Sale Price 79c
75c Flannelette Gowns.
Sale Price soc
SOC Flannelette Skirts.
Sale Price 39c
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
House Dresses

A Cleanup of odd styles and small
size Dresses which were CSC up
to S2.98. Sale Price soc
S1.50 House Dresses in our regular
stock Splendid values.
Sale Price CSC
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28
Odd Lots

An Odd Lot Of Gloves, regular price
25c to SOC. Odd sizes and colors.
Sale Price Zoe
An Odd Lot of Petticoats, sateen
and silk, black and colors. Regu-
lar price CSC to S1.98.
Sale Price 69e
25c Neckwear, Lace and Muslin Col
lars. Sale Price IL ~
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-28

csc Mildly Blouses, several styles.
Sale Price 79c
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-09

There are plenty Of long drivers, but not many of them can knock the trade mark off ball and control 1t. Jamie was observed on few holes of close to 300 yards length to be choking down on his tee shots for fear of over driving.
 Now, things like that are not affect. Ing the average player much. He is content to put all he has on the drive and not fearing overdriving. but he is worrying about the short holes. those one shot, par 3 affairs where the ball must be laid on the putting green from the tee for n possible 8 or birdie 9 The heady player on q well kept course nowadays Is playing these holes not by pitching the ball high and allow ing it 10 drop on the green unless the greens are well watercd all the time and more or less soft. but he Is play ing the ball low, trying for the clipped failgreen just short of the green. playing for q roll to the flag. Better results seem to accrue to the player from that sort of shot, but 1t plays heck with the loftcd pitch when Ii comes time to use one.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-09
GOLF DRIVES ON BAKED
 COURSE DEMAND SKILL

Now k the time to play golf if you are one Of those persons who get short punch out of the drive, for the fairgrccns are baked as hard as newly wed pie crust, and If you only top the ball it Is more than likely to get along farther than it usually does when you give it good lick. If you give it good wallop it is likely to go farther than you ever thought 1t could go be- fore when yOu were on the tee there by giving you lot of satisfaction If you do not happen to see some good driver hit one for 300 yards and more of carry
 Playing golf with the courses in the condition they are now requires more skill, more head work and better exc cution of shots than at any other time of the year
 From the tee on holes of more than 25O yards the drive can be let out to its limit but subsequent shots must be studied. for n pitch or mdiron shot, unless dropped to long grass before the green, Is likely to hop on to the putting green and hop off again faster than it ever hoped on, and on most courses this means trouble, for over approaching the green on the ideal golf course puts the little bah fin some bad. bad fixes
 James Donaldson was observed at his home course, Glen View. Chicago. a few days ago Jamie is playing bet ter golf now than he ever piayed He admits that nobody in the world is playing better. His card of 6S one day last week on this difficult eighteen with par of Il would tend to strengthen the statement But Jamie is worrying about his putting But for the tricky short strokes be would have been in the money in the national open championship at MinIhahda-pos- sibly better, for he was playing some great golf that week.
 In driving Jamie has been putting them cut where the horizon meets the green and holding them straight
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-09

depot, has gone to Cordova for medical attention, he received a bruise on the leg while handling freight,
 The public sale of geological survey horses was held Monday at Harvey's barns, and most of the horses sold for less than good husky malamute pup would bring. The best horse went for $49, the others as low as $13.
 The Arctic Brotherhood have rented the second floor of the Marshall build ing for their hall, and MT. Marshall has had carpenters busy this week making some necessary changes in the hall arrangement
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-09
PASSES BRING 4 VICTORY.
Veteran Pitcher Later Catches Rs-
 eipients Mapping of First.

epients Mapping of First.
 4 few years ago Pat Flaherty, one time Boston pitcher, was twirling in the Southern association. Pats arm was about gone, but he had two yalu- able assets-a good head and a great motion toward first base. with which he often caught runners mapping of the bag. He had poor team behind him, and fin one game they had made a number of errors which gave his op- poncnts three runs. but when the last inning rolled around Pats team was leading, to 5. Fiaherty was deter mined to win that game, and he didn't intend to take any chances on the field, CTS boOting the ball
 He passed the first man up and then picked him off first base with a snap throw. Then he passed the second man an1 picked him of. and the third bat ter was also given base and caught na"uing. thus ending the game