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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
GUILFORD.

Fred Jacobs of Boston was in town
this week, guest at the Yeaw party.
There win be singing school Friday
night of this week.
George Titeomb of Gardner, Mass.
was a guest at Lucius Putnam s sever
al days last week.
Ada Jacobs is in Bernardston, Mass,
helping care for her aunt, Mrs. George
Thurber, who is i'll with grip.
The collection next Sunday morning
in the Congregational church viii be
for the Vermont Missionary society.
The death of Mrs. William Holden,
which occurred Monday morning, was
learned by her friends and neighbors
with regret, as ali realize her loss to
her family and friends.
Mrs. William Tyler is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Tabor Davenport, aud mother
in Greenfield, Mass, also relatives in
Shelburne Falls and Claremont. Her
sister, Miss Elizabeth Newcomb, is
housekeeper during her absence.
The supper, social AID concert at the
Congregational church which was plan
ned for Friday evening of this week
has been cancelled as one of the mem
bers of the quartet is i'll with grip.
Mrs. Yeaw was given a genuine surprise
party Tuesday afternoon and evening
by her friends and neighbors, the occa-
sion being her birthday anniversary
About 10 We're present, and all enjoyed
the occasion. Card playing was indulg-
ed IN by many. A poem written for the
occasion by an out-of town friend was
read by Mrs. Frank Wcllman and caus-
ed much merriment. A sum of money
was presented in behalf of the company
while packages containing gifts were
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
BOSTON G. MAINE BILLS.
One Measure in Legislature Provides
State Aid for Stockholders.

BOSTON, Feb. 1.-Two bills, one
providing state aid for the stockholders
of the Boston & Maine railroad and
the other to repeal the reorganization
act of last year, were supported today
at a hearing before legislative com
mlttee by attorneys for the minority
stockholders association.
Edwin Dwelly, stakeholder, said
that the state should come to the res
cue of the stockholders who had re-
he'd on its laws for protection in in
veStlng their money. He said that
Massachusetts, was responsible for the
present financial condition of the COM
pany.
Geo. A. Mansfield declared the re-
organization act of last year did not
protect the small stockholders and
should be repealed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
SOUTH VERNON.

Mrs Lydia Hughes and daughter.
Helen, are i'll and are attended ~ Or.
E. r. Lynch of Brattleboro.
Mrs. F. II. Leavitt has returned
from Worcester, Mass, where she went
TO attend the wedding of her niece,
Miss Edith Symonds
There viii be preaching next sun
day, Feb. 30, by the pastor in the Al
vent Christian church at lO.15 q. IN:
Sunday school at u; union service at
instead of $50, followed by a union
baptismal service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
Nothino New.

These South Sea islanders are a
queer lot. They have many things
which are taboo. mustn't be touched.
Il see nothing strange about that. Ii
is the same principle on which we
carefully plant a lot OF grass for peo-
pie TO keep OF off,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17

presented by different individuals, for
which Mrs. Yeaw expressed her thanks.
Miss Hazel Yeaw, the daughter, and a
friend came from Greenfield in the af-
ternoon. Refreshments of sandwiches.
coffee, cake aud ice cream were served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, Feb. 16, by Rev. D.
Z. Trout, Ralph Otis Thayer of Dunn
merston and Julia Ethel Maude Stone
of Oxford, Mass.
In South Vernon, Feb. u, by A. A.
Dunklee, Esq, Earl P. Smart and Mar
garet j. Allen, both of Springfield,
Mass
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
PERSONAL.

A. E. Cudworth OF South London
derry is in town today.
Harry Crowley of Greenfield is spend
ing the day in toH-l with friends.
/. II. Barter and Scott Barber are
in Williamsville today on business.
Harry Gray, ir., is recovering from
an illness with bronchial pneumonia.
). ii. Mixer sustained a shock We'd
nesday III his home ON Central street.
Miss Cora Hatch is out again, after
having been i'll with grip several wee ks.
l.. Z. Howe of Canal street is out
again, after a serious illness with grip.
Charles NJ. Colt is in Athol TODAY on
business for the Durham Brothers com
pany.
Mrs. A. L.. Rohde went to Bellows
rails this afternoon to spend a few
days with her aunt, Mrs. j. T. Rud-
den.
Mrs. Abbie NJ. Adams of Williams
vile Is among the new clerks in the of
flce of the Holstein- F'riesian associa-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley aud son of Bel
lows Falls were guests in town over
last night of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. Dun
ham.
Miss Margaret Doyle returned last
night from Boston, where she had been
10 days on business for Doyle & Dovle.
milliners.
Appleton Miles of Dartmouth college
came this morning to spend the week
end IN town with his mother, Mrs. c.
\. Miles.
Miss Elizabeth Robinson of Chester
field, who had been visiting her aunt.
Mrs. ". II. Cray, few days, returned
to her home today.
Miss Mary Turner, teacher in Dunn
merston Center, is spending a few DAYS
vacation in town in the home of her
sister, Mrs. Walter C. Halliday.
Thomas Clune has returned from
Springfield, Mass, where he had heen
working III a furniture store, and has
begun work for the National Automatic
Machine company.
Miss Eloise Sanders, who had been
Ill since Christmas, has returned from
Burlington, where she had been with
her brother, Ray Sanders. She resumed
teaching yesterday in the Chase street
school. Miss Sanders has taken a room
at Mrs. j. l.. Martin s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro (Memorial hospitaI
FEB. IL, Clarence Atphur Barber, 35,
of Brattleboro.
In saxtons River, Feb. 16, John Bax-
ter Mlnard, II, native of Westmins-
ter West
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
RURAL CARRIERS TO MEET
W1ndham County Association to Have
Annual Session Here Feb. %.

The Windham County Rural Letter
Carriers association will hold its an
nual meeting in the seleetmen S room
in the town hall building, Brattleboro.
Feb. %, at 10 o clock. c. E. harrington
of Putney is the secretary.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17

General Douglas Haig is one of the
greatest linguists in the British army
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17
BIRTHS.

In Gardner, Mass, Feb. Z, a daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. Carl S. Neweomb.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17

In Switzerland fifty thousand voters
can demand the alteration of the laws.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17

The Durham greenhouse, IS Linden
street, Is now open to the public. Cut
mowers and plants fresh every day. Par
tlcqlar attention paid to funeral designs
ana sprays, both large and small Car
nations, 6Oe and zoe doz; roses, $I.25
and $3.50 doz Miss Nellie Weeks who
has had IA years experience at grow
ing plants and funeral work. will he AT
the greenhouse every day. Tel. r. H.
Messenger s house, 457-W.-Adv. 2o5-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17

For full accounts of Chapman-Alex-
ander Evangelistic meetings, Washing
ton, Pa, Feb. 19 to April 2, read the
ashlngton, Pa, Reporter, Washing
ton 3 leading home paper. Sent te any
cents. ADV 290-29f#
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17

The Woman s club will hold a food
sale Saturday, Feb. 10 at clock in
the store recently vacated by C. +.
Thomas, druggist Adv. 300
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17

4 leap year dance and social BY the
Grange will be held in Knights of Co
lumbus hall Feb. II. so cents d
couple Music, Leitsinger, Dugan and
Morse. ADV 299
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-17

The ladies of the Universalist church
are holding rummage sale in the
store, recently vacated by C. F.. Thom.
as, druggist. The sale will continue
through tomorrow. Adv 299
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
C. 0. P. NOMINEE
FOR SUFFRAGE
Judge Robinson Writes Strong
Endorsement for The Equal
Franchise Amendment

Judge Ira e. Robinson, Republican
candidate for Governor of West Vir
ginia, has strongly endorsed the cause
of woman suffrage in a letter ad.
dressed to the President of the State
Equal Suffrage Association at Nor
gantown. The Republican candidate
has thus enrolled himself with that
constantly growing number of think
ing men who are taking their stand
under the banner of the political en-
reimbursement Of the women of this
State. In Going this Judge Robinson
is standing squarely upon the plat
forms of his party, both State and Ma
.tional, which have unqualifiedly en-.
dorsed the principle of votes for
women.
In his letter to the chairman of the
Equal Suffrage State Committee the
distinguished candidate says:
Grafton, w. Va,
September 16, 1916.
Mrs. Ellis A. Yost,
"Morgantown, w. Va.
MY dear Mrs. Yost:
II have been so occupied in meet
ing campaign engagements that
could not make prompt reply to your
letter asking me as to my views on
woman suffrage. | feel that you ap
preciate my situation and will par.
don the delay.
Personally I shall vote for the
proposed amendment to our State
constitution granting equal suffrage.
with sincere regards, ] am
VERY truly yours,
(Signed) IRA E. ROBINSON"
All the leading candidates in the
State and Nation have followed their
party platform declarations with en-.
dorsements of the pending West
Virginia amendment. They, in turn.
daily are being followed by large
numbers of their fellow party men !;
and, if expressions of opinion favor.
able to the cause of women are any
criterion, the success of the campaign
Tor .otes for women is assured.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
Thursday, October l9, 1910.

You will never find busy
man meddling with other peo-
pies business, nor one who is
well versed in general science.
A well stored mind has not the
room for Cabling, nor has the
mind of busy man space for
the need of tale bearing. Educa-
ton and business preoccupy and
lift humanity above such low
and debasing depravity. 1t is
the idler who becomes the Cos
sip puddler. His brain is the
veritable workshop of the devil.
Backbiting, slandering, gossip
ing, and lying are not members
of busy, intelligent minds. Take
the street loafer and the tough,
the coarse and the vulgar, and
you will find where they dwell.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
HAVE YOU been SICK I?

Then you realize the utter weakness
that robs ambition, destroys appetite,
and makes work burden.
Torestoretbat strength and stamina that
is so essential, nothing has ever equaled
or compared with Scott's Emulsion, be-
cause its strength sustaining nourish-
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energy throughout the body while its tonic
value sharpens the appetite and restores
health in natural. permanent way.
II you are run down, tired, nervous,
overworked or lack strength, get SCOTS
Emulsion to-day. 1t is free from alcohol.
q Scott & Bovine, Bloomfield, NJ.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
-FOUR MORE
endorsements
w. C. T. u, Methodist Church,
Anti-SaIoon League and the
Daughters Of America

Three of the most important State
and National gatherings and the
trustees of the West Virginia Anti
Saloon League have unanimously en-
dorsed the pending equal suffrage
amendment within the past few days.
The organizations that have so en-
Enthusiastically gone on record are the
National Council of the Daughters of
America, at Wheeling; the annual
convention Of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union, at Parkersburg;
the seventeen annual conference OF
the great Methodist Episcopal
church Of West Virginia, at Wheel,
Ing, and the West Virginia Anti-Sa.
loon League, at Charleston. The
Associated Press dispatch from
Wheeling announcing the action Of
The Methodist Episcopal churches,
said:
"frhe adoption of resolution 70.
yoring woman suffrage caused an en-
thusiastic demonstration at this aft.
ernoon's session Of the SEVENTEEN
annual conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Churches of West Virginia
The resolution, adopted unanimously,
follows:
Resolved, That we favor recog.
nizing the political right Of women
In giving them the ballot at our next
election in West Virginia.
On Wednesday the state conven
ton of the w. C. 7. u, at Parkers-
burg, adopted similar resolutions
without dissenting voice. At the
same time the delegates reelected
Mrs. Lenna Lowe Yost, of Morgan
town, president for the ninth con-
secutive term Mrs. Yost is also
president of the West Virginia Equal
Suffrage Association and chairman
of the State campaign committee.
On the same day the National
Council of the Daughters of Amer
lea, an organization representing
many thousands of women in all
parts of the United States, adopted
equally strong resolutions favoring
votes for women This organization
showed an increase of almost 5000
members during the. past year.
The resolutions and preamble
adopted by the Anti-SaIoon League
are as follows:
Whereas, The liquor interests of
the United States are unitedly and
very aggressively arrayed against
equal suffrage, realizing as they do
that votes for women mean votes
for prohibition; and
Whereas, The overwhelming moral
sentiment against the saloon should
be given the largest possible political
expression, without regard to sex;
and
Whereas, Experience has demon
strated the value for clean govern.
ment and the anti-liquor legislation
of the ballot in the hands of women:
Therefore. Be 1t Resolved, That
the Anti-Saloon League of West Vir-
ginia unqualifiedly endorse the prin-
ciple of woman suffrage and pledges
itself in every way possible to secure
the enactment of the pending amend
ment''
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRING WIFE

had gotten so weak | could not stand,
and ! gave lip in despair.
AT last, my husband got me bottle OF
Cardui, the wonan's tonic, and COM
menced taking it. From the very first
dose, could tell it was helping me.
can now walk two miles without it's
tirirs me, and am doing all my work.
If you are all run down from woinanly
troubles, don't give up in despair. Try
Cardui, the woman's tonic. Itkas helped
more than million women, in lis 80
years of continuous success, and should
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. He knows what
it will do. Ask him. He will recon-
mend it. Begin taking Cardui today.
Write TO-: Chattanooga Medicine Co., Ladies'
Advisory Dent. Chattanooga. Tenr., for ,SpsciGl
INST uctionS on your case and 64-page book. Home
Treatment for Women" sent in plain wrapper I-6a
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
Wien Vim Take CnIl

Vita the average man cold is a
serious matter and should not be
trided with, as some of the most dan
gerous diseases start with a common
Geld. Take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and get rid Of your cold as
quickly as possible You are not
experimenting when you use this
remedy, as it has been in use for
many years and has an established
reputation. It contains no opium or
ether narcotic. Obtainable every
where by all dealers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

On the shores Of the Adriatic
seasthe fisherman's wives come
down at sunset and sing to
guide their loved ones home. On
the mountains of Tyrol hun
dreds of women and children
go out nightly and sing their
native songs until fathers, hus-
bands, brothers and sons answ-
er on their return home. What
beautiful homecoming. Is it
not worthy of imitation by our
most polished citizens? A type
of that welcome we hope every
reader of this department will
receive when they reach the
golden gates of Eden.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

The young man who lives
within his means, dresses plain
ly, puts a polish to his brains
whether his boots shine or not,
tolls honestly Tor his daily
bread, is snubbed by what is
called society, while the young
man who beats the tailor out of
a cutaway suit Of clothes gets
his old mother to put a polish
on his shoes, with a few cloves
in his pocket and cigarette in
his mouth, he is bell sheep in
society in this blessed year Of
our Lord.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

Women voters have always lessen.
ed taxes.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
After Four Years Of Discouraging
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Upin Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.


catron, Ky.-In an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: 81 suffered for four
years, with wonlanly troubles, and during
this time, | could only sit up for little
while, and could not walk anywhere at
all. At times, / would have severe pains
in my left side.
The doctor was called in, and his treat
ment relieved me for while, but | was
soon confined to my bed again. After
that, nothing seemed to do me any good.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
WOMEN EXEMPT
FROM JURY DUTY
Former Judge Frank Cox Quotes
Statute and Constitution
Of West Virginia

The West Virginia Equal Suffrage
Association has repeatedly called at
tention TO the fact that when the
vote is extended to women in this
state they will not be required 10
serve on juries. Such service is pro
hibited by both the statute law and
the constitution. The constitutional
prohibition extends to jurors in trials
for crimes and misdemeanors, while
the statutory inhibition covers jurors
in all cases .
III order that this matter may be
made perfectly clear TO the voters
and that an authoritative statement
of the constitution and Of the statu-
tory law may be presented to the
people Of West Virginia, an opinion
was asked of Judge Frank Cox, ai
Morgantown, former Judge Of the
State Court of Appeals To this re
quest Judge Cox has kindly replied
SO follows:
Mrs. LenEa Lowe Yost,
president w. Va. Equal Suffrage
Association.
Dear Madam:
you asked me to state the law to
yod relative to the matter of service
ON juries by women in the event the
equal suffrage amendment carried in
West Virginia The West Virginia
constitution, Article III, Section IA,
provides:
"'Trlals of crimes and misdemean-
ors, unless herein otherwise provided,
shall be by jury of twelve MEN,
public, without unreasonable delay,
and in the county where the alleged
offense was committed, unless upon
petition of the accused, and for good
cause shown, it is removed to some
other county
THE statute, Section 400, iIoggs
Annotated Code, 1913, provides:
"'All persons who are tWenty-oae
years of age and not over sixty, and
who are citizens of this State, shall
be liable to serve as Jurors. except as
hereinafter provided
Section 4641 makes certain exelnp.
tons from jury service by men oc-
cupying certain avocations
Therefore, you will see that in all
trials of crimes and misdemeanGrs
women could not serve as jurors I'M
less the constitution should be amend
ed to SO provide. In other cases
women could not serve as jurors un.
less the statute were changed so as
to include women.
at is, therefore, true that as the
law now stands there could be no jury
service by women in West Virginia
even if equal suffrage becomes law.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) FRANK COX"
In this connection it may be said
the exemptions frim jury service now
granted to mens are founded upon
some other equally as important duty
to the State which is being performed
by the ones thus exempted. If it is
deemed wise also to exempt woman
from like service after they obtain
the vote it will be for like reason.
However, when the ballot is extend
ed to women, if the majority of the
voters wish that they shall assume
the duty of jurors, the women of
West Virginia will accept the duty
and cheerfully and we'll perform the
service.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

A farmer who was the father
of twelve children and rocked
each one in the same cradle with
the same great toe. He was
rocking the newest arrival one
evening when his wife remark
ed: William, that cradle is
nearly worn out. I'm afraid it
will tall to pieces" It's about
used up replied her husband !;
then handing her a. ten dollar
bill he remarked: "The next
time you go to town get new
one, a good one, one that will
last"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
Easier to Sion Now

It is easier to check bronchial
cough now than later. Coughs grow
worse the longer they continue. Fol-
ey's Honey and Tar stops tickling in
throat, allays inflammation and irrita-
ton, restores sore and discharging
mebranes to healthy condition, opens
congested air passages, and affords
logged for relief.
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
Dependency.

Wien you feel discouraged and
9espondent do, not give up but take
a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets and
you are almost certain to feel all
right within a day or two. Despond-
eney il very often due to indigestion
and biliousness, for which these tab
let's are especially valuable. Obtaina-
bic everywhere by all dealers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
WHO VOTED, THE MULE OR MAN?

Many men who are opposed to
woman suffrage seek to ease their
outraged sense of justice by saying
that they would favor extending the
vote to single women who are tax
payers. This calls to mind one Of
the best tales told by Miss Eudora
Ramsey. most eloquent speaker
now engaged in the West Virginia
campaign.
Some years ago there was prop
erty qualification for voters in New
Jersey of 5000. One man in a south
county owned mule valued at Just
5000 on the assessors books. He
was allowed to vote
One day the mule died The man
was broke. Next election he was
refused vote.
The query is, who voted, the mule
or the man?
Women voters have always lessen.
ed taxes.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

Biliousness, sick headache, sour
stomach, gas, bloating, constipation,
dysPepsia-all these distressing con
se9aeaces Of retaining moss of I'M
aigestad and fermenting food in the
stomach are avoided Il the bowels
are kept open and regular. Foley
CathaFtic Tablets are first aid to
good health, Do not grippe. adv.
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington, w. Val
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
When the Great unberd.

People who take themselves seri
ously seldom have sense Of hGmor.
Perhaps not. Still. I've known traf
hc policemen who were not above
exchanging pleasantries with some OF
their automobile aedGaiatances.'