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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24
COMPENSATION ACT is
ADOPTED BY SENATORS

Washington, Aug. 21.-The work
mems compensation bill to provide uni
form compensation for government en-
nloyes when disabled and adequate
benefits for their family in case of
death. was passed Saturday by the Sen
ate principally in the same form as it
raised the House.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24

forests were seeking land through
Spanish Intermediates to establish q
base for storing coal at lower rates than
could be had from the American gov
eminent monopoly base. So far ass il
KNOWN. nothing definite came of the
plan.
The present reports are that Fernan
DEE. acting as an agent for Japanese
interests secured $4,000 acre land
concession through the activity Of Ra-
mon Valdez whose recent election to
the presidency of Panama may possibly
be disputed by the United States be-
cause of alleged frauds and coercion.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24
PARALYSIS CHECKED
IN BAY STATE, CLAIM

Boston, Aug. 21-Spreaa OF infantile
paralysis in this state has been checked
temporarily at least, according to re-
ports received by the state department
of health today. Only 10 cases were
discovered within the last 4s hours, Of
ficials said, although daily reports re-
Gently have exceeded that number.
Further preventive regulations. the
outsrowth of the conference in Wash
inston on the subject last week, were
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24
AGED 80, VENTURES
In AUTO, IS killed
Virginia Man Meets Death In
First Motor Car Ride
Four Others Hurt.

Salem, Va. Aug. pa. w. Garner,
fore he ventured to take a ride in an
automobile and today he is dead. Yes.
terday afternoon the car in which he
took his first ride, plunged over go
foot embankment, turned over five
times before it struck and killed Garner
ard injured four others including his
wife.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24
EXTEND SUPERVISION
or DOMINGO FINANCES

Washington, Aug. 21.-American su-
pervision of Dominican finances soon
is to be extended to internal revenue
ss well as customs receipts. A budget
system also is to be arranged. Presi-
dent Carvajal, it is believed, will accept
:I.c plan and recognition OF his govern
rIIsrt will follow.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24
STOP GERMAN ATTAck

London, Aug. 21.-Strong German
detachments drove back British COW
ering. patrols northwest of High wood
on the Somme front this morning.
They We're stopped when they came
under the fire Of the British positions
west Of the wood, says today's official
war statements. Bomb attacks on
High wood wers raprlsed
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24
SENATE WILL TAKE UP
IMMIGRATION MEASURE

Washington, Aug. 21.-By 27 to "a,
the Senate today voted to take up the
caucus had determined to postpone un-
til next session. Eight democrats voted
with the republicans for the motion
When debate on the provisions relat-
ing to Asiatics was begun, galleries
were cleared and consideration of those
features proceeded in secret.
When debate on the provisions relat-.
Ing to Asiatics began galleries We're
cleared and consideration of those fea-
lures proceeded in secret.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24
MOOsERS URGE WILSON
70 VISIT WASHINGTON

New York, Aug. 21-Nine prominent
nrogressves in the state of Washington
have joined in a telegram to President
Wilson inviting him to. arrange to make
speeches in that state during the cam
paign Chairman Mccormick, OF tho
democratic national committee, at the
request Of the president today replied
TO the invitation and expressed deep
appreciation and also the great re-
gretTof the president that he will DO
un able to do what they suggested.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24

An electrically heated coffee perco-
ator, made ut earthenware, has been
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24

COAL UP 25 CENTS.
Boston. Mass. Aug. 21.-RetaN prices
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
EAST JAMAICA.

Clarence Pierce was in Brattleboro
Saturday.
Mrs. G. H. Gleason was in West
Windham Thursday.
Leroy Spiller of South Vernon was
at the Spiller farm over Sunday.
Will Patterson of South Londonder-
~ was here at his mother IS over Sun
day.
Miss lola Gleason attended the
teachers convention in Brattleboro
Friday.
Clarence Pierce went to Wardsboro
Monday to act as chauffeur for G. II.
Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. 4. Gleason Of West
Windham were at A. Il. Gleason Is
Wednesday.
perley Potter Of Brattlehoro was at
his home here Sunday, making the
trip on his motorcycle.
sybil Peek gave a party to eight of
her little friends Tuesday afternoon,
It being her Sth birthday anniversary.
4. T.. Gleason and Horace Howard
were in Wilmington and vicinity the
first OF the week to drive home the
cows Mr.. Gleason had bought.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
GRAFTON.

Mrs. Eta Hall is visiting in West
moreland and Keene.
Miss Eva Hobart is at her home here
from her school in Poultney.
Miss Follett was a guest of Miss
Ella Clark Saturday and Sunday.
DR.. Hall Staples of West Aetcn,
Mass, has been in town calling on
friends.
Miss S. Z. Daniels, who was in New
York city through the winter, is at
her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Bense aud
daughter, Eleanor, of Stoughton, Mass,
are at the Tavern.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Chase of
Wollaston. Mass, arc in town. Phyllis
Bond returned home with them.
Miss Sadie Sheehan and roommate
of Keene were guests of Miss Bessie
Sheehan over Sunday.
Rev. William Weston Evans of
Worcester has accepted the call from
the Congregational church to be the
! pastor and will come with h's family
very soon.
A ten-foot extension Is being put on
the Tavern porch, and other improve
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
VERNON.

Rev. d. f. Trout of Brattleboro win
preach in Union church Sunday at 3
p. IN.
The Ladies circle will meet in its
rooms Wednesday, May II. Supper
will be served at 5.
Miss Edith Johnson is spending some
time at the home of her uncle, J. A.
Johnson in South Vernon.
The illustrated lecture by Rev. D.
E. Trout of Brattleboro in the Union
church here will be given Friday, May
IL. All are welcome.
The relatives and friends of Mr..
and Mrs, Fred F. Gregory are glad
to learn that they have decided to
make their home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Norton of
SomervilIe, Mass, are spending a few
days calling on friends in town. They
came here Wednesday with the body
of Mrs. Norton s mother, Mrs. Noyes
Streeter, former resident. She was
buried in the cemetery here.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Streeter and
niece, Miss Hattie johnson, spent the
weekend in Springfield, Mass. They
were accompanied by Mrs. Alfred
Harrington of that place, who had
been spending the week with hor
mother, Mrs. Martha Lackey.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11

SO knots of yarn in q day. This was
considered "a day 5 work - Much of
her yarn in the early years was
woven into cloth By her mother, Mrs.
David Lamson. The heaviest of the
cloth was fulled and finished at Cap
tain Williams $ tulling mill il Viii
Evansville, and was sold as sutings
for men 5 clothing. FrOckmg, blankets,
wooden sheets, and homespun dress
goods also were woven from yarn
which she spun.
The accompanying picture Of Mrs
Bingham at her spinning wheel was
taken last month The old fashioned
hand reel which she always uses is
seen lying on the rolls. She now knits
her yarn into stoe kings. nittens, and
gloves. some being custom work.
Mrs. Bingham was born i'm this town
and has lived here with the exception
of seven years in West Brattleboro
She is one Of the very few women il
town who now can do spinning One
is reminded that times have changed
in home economies and industries a;
well as in other matters. In Mrs
Bingham $ girlhood the problem OF
manual and industrial training was
not troubling the public school Off
| Gals. Girls as well as boys wert
! Taught in the hone to do useful worl
with their hands.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
SOUTH HALIFAX

Floyd Harris is i'll with throat
trouble.
Mrs. Eva Hubbard is at work for
Louis Sumner
Leon Blanchard of Heath is at work
for d. +. Harris.
c. r. Woodland made a business trip
to Brattleboro Tuesday.
Harry Murdock, Clinton Barry and
Fred Upton spent Saturday in Green
field.
Lester Fairbanks has been in Elm
Grove the past week plastering the
new house W. f. Pratt has built.
Forest Stone and Agnes Harris are
i'll in Shelburne Falls with measles
in the home of Mrs. Olive Nichols.
Mr., and Mrs. Dorr Sprague eame
home from Newfane Friday. Mr.
Sprague returned to Newfane Monday
morning.
Miss Gertrude Callahan of Northam9-
ton, Mass, was the guest of A. A
Fairbanks over the week end. Mrs
Pierce returned as far as Greenfield
with her Sunday morning.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
NURSES TO MEET
IN BRATTLERORO
State Association Holds Annual Meet
ing-Ccming Here Next May
Miss Henpessey an Officer.

In the second annual meeting of the
Vermont State Nurses association in
Burlington Tuesday it was voted to
hold the next annual meeting in Brat
tleboro the second Tuesday in May.
Miss Mary L. Schumacher. who was
president, presided and delivered an
address, The new president is Miss
Flora Landon Of Burlington. The as
ISOLATION is now affiliated with the
American Nurses association.
Miss Elizabeth Hennessey, assistant
superintendent of the Brattleboro Me
mortal hospital, was elected vice pres
ident of the Vermont State League
for Nursing Education, the second an
nual meeting Of which was held il
Burlington at the same time as the
other meeting. This organization is
one in which the membership is re
stricted 10 supesintendents Of hos
pitfalls and training schools, assistant
superintendents and instructors il
nursing. The total membership is now
10.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11

movement and organizing the same.
Recently Mr. ingalls, has been work
ing with County Agent Carrigan in
planning for the Addison county corn
contest He reports that up to date
there are 1875 enrollments in the pig
club contest. There are approximately
300 to 400 clubs Of various kinds
in this state which have been organ
lied under the direction of Mr. In
gals, and it is predicted that by the
first Of the present fiscal year-the
last OF June-that there win be near
~ if not quite 1000 clubs IN the state.
In several of the towns prizes have
been offered by citizens and in some
instances school boards have lent their
aid in this work Perhaps the most
active organizations reported to date
are those in Lyndon. Brattlehoro
Montpelier, Burlington, Pittsford
West Rutland, Castleton and Fair
Haven. Mr.. Ingalls, has visited 81 out
Of 81 teacher training classes in the
state to acquaint prospective teach
crs with the nature Of the work. The
principal activities Of the Boys ami
Girls clubs are gardening, poultry,
field crops, live stock and household
duties.
Plans are being made for local ex
hibits by the various clubs, and the
best display win be sent to the Boys
and Girls exposition to be held in
Burlington October 10 TO -.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
WHITINGHAM.
Pastors Resignation Accepted.

In the annual meeting of the Baptist
church May 6, Mrs. Evelyn harrington
was elected clerk, Rev. John P Dorst
treasurer and deacon and Edward
Woodman trustee for three years The
church accepted the resignation of Rev.
Mr. Mcdonald, and it is now without
a pastor. The following resolutions
were adopted:
Resolved: That we accept the
resignation of our pastor, Rev Joseph
Macdonald, with sad hearts.
eve sympathize with him in his re-
cent severe sickness, and we will long
remember his labors to improve and
beautify our church property, and his
faithful labors to interest people and
bring them to church and to Christ. .
| The board of civil authority will meet
in Zemri Tyler s hotel Saturday, MAY
l3, at , p. M, to correct the check
| list.
The voters are to express their pref
erence for president of the United
States next Tuesday, in the Greer
! Mountain House.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
Especial to The Reformer.)
SOUTH NEMFANE. Nav J

Mrs Willard E. Bingham on Sat
uIday, May 6, reached her nth birth
day anniversary. She received calls
from family friends, also postcard
greetings Mrs. Bingham usually has
good health. She is young and active
for her years and has an abundance
of dark brown hair. She keeps house
for her eldest son, Linus w. Bingham,
takes care of her hens and chickens,
and occasionally walks to the home
of her youngest son, who lives mile
away. Her second son, Milton A.
Bingham, lives about midway between
the other two homes.
In addition to her regular house
keeping duties, Mrs. Bingham each
year spins and knits up about 20
pounds OF wool rolls, which means
p to 30 pounds of wool in the
fleece. Her sons, the Bingham
brothers, have the only carding mill
in this part Of the countE. Mrs. Bing
ham occasionally spins a small amount
of yarn TO accommodate some neigh
bor or friend, and at various times
visitors have come long distances to
see how spinning is done.
She learned this work when a girl
aud as a young woman often spun hel
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
BOYS AND GIRLS
CLUBS ORGANIZED
VIII Be About 1000 Clubs in the State
in Another Month-Great Interest
in Work

BURLINGTON, May II. - Milton
Dauzigcr, field assistant in the extern
sion service bureau Of the United
States department. of agriculture, viii
leave on Saturday Of this week for
Massachusetts after spending about
four weeks in Vermont Most of this
time has been devoted to work in
Windsor Rutland, Washington and
Orange counties. although Mr.. Dan
Tiger spent a little time at the college
OF agriculture. University Of Vermont.
He was sent here b. Professor o. II.
Benson. in charge of the Boys and
Girls club work in 33 states Of the
North and West. The main part of his
time in Vermont has been devoted to
following uV the work already done
by E. l.. Ingalls,, who has charge of
he Bo.s and Girls club work in
he extension service department of
the college of agriculture, University
of Vermont. He has organized several
clubs and has found definite local
leadership and fnds the outlook very
encouraging. He was in Montpelier on
Tuesday and has spent the latter part
Of this week in the towns of Williams
schools in sympathy with the move
ment and was pleased with conditions
An understanding has been reached
with the board Of education which
ives Mr.. Ingalls, permission to go in
to the schools for the purpose of ex
claiming the Boys and Girls club
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
WEST GUILFORD.

Mowry Lynde is confined to his bed
by illness.
Wilder Buffum was home from New
fame over Sunday.
A. P. Blanchard went to Newfane
Monday on business.
Chaplin Wright went to Springfield
Tuesday on business, returning home
Wednesday.
Mrs. Della Nolan of Easthampton
Mass, came Wednesday to visit her
father, A. P. Blanchard.
Charles Shepardson and daughter,
Mrs. A G. Nichols were guests Sat
urday of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Wrisley
in Green River.
On next Sunday, May IA, the reor-
ganization of the Baptist Sunday
school will take place. All members
of the school are urged to be present.
Henry johnson and Fl. L. Nichols
went Saturday to Greenfield Mr.
Nichols went to see his daughter Mrs.
II. w. Carpenter. They returned home
Sunday.
Baptist church, Rev William Rob
inson pastor. Morning worship at II
Sunday school at u. Evening wor-
ship at 7.3O. All are invited to these
services.
Otis johnson of Green River was {
guest Saturday of his father in-law
A. P. Blanchard. Mr.. johnson hal
been confined to the house all winte
by illness.
The body of Ausemus Warren, ,
former resident of this town, wal
brought from Jacksonville Sunday ant
buried in the family lot in the churcl
cemetery beside his wife.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
Cd c: |. | !.

NURSERYMAN - Acchmated Fruit
Trees, Currants, Raspberries, Grapes
Fine Shade Trees, Ornamental Shrubs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
GREEN RIVER.

David Worden killed a five-foot
black snake Monday with his cane,
using his left hand. Mr.. Worden is
still unable to use his right hand and
arm
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F.. Fairbanks and
daughter, Miss Ruth Page, Archie Bur,
nett and Perley Pond attended the
leap year ball at Fairbank 5 hall il
South Halifax
Archie Burnett, who has been EN-
ployed at Valley farm two years, viii
go next week to Greenfield, Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
10 Puffed-up, Burning, Tender, Aching
Feet-No Corns or CaIlouses.

''Tiz" makes sore, burning, tired
feet fairly dance with delight. Away
go the aches and pains, the corns, cal
louses, blisters, bunions and chilblains.
"Tiz' draws out the acids and poi
sons that puff up your feet. No mat
ter how hard you work, how long you
dance, how far you walk, or how long
you remain on your feet, ''Tiz" brings
restful foot comfort. "'Tiz' is magi-
cal, grand, wonderful for tired, aching
swollen smarting feet. All! how com.
Portable, how happy you feel! Your
feet just tingle for joy; shoes never
hurt or seem tight
Get 4 % cent box of H'Tiz" nov
from any druggist or department store
End foot torture forever-wear smaller
shoes, keep your feet fresh, sweet anc
happy. Just think! whole year s foo
comfort for only % cents
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11

ments are being made. The outlook
for a busy season is very favorable
A party was given in the chapel
Saturday afternoon in honor Of little
Ernestine Walker Reynolds, who re
Gently won the prize for best baby.
About 80 were present. Refrs shments
of cake and punch were served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
Not Available.

No, said the editor, i've cannot
use your poem. -
Why asked the poet, els it tos
long?n
Yes, Kissed the editor, 1T 8 too
long and too wide and too thick. -
ST. Louis Republic.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-11
DOUBLY PROVEN.
Brattleboro Readers Can No Longer
Doubt the Evidence.

Doubt the Evidence.
This Brattleboro citizen testified
long ago.
Told of quick relief-of undoubted
benefit.
The facts are now confirmed.
Such testimony is complete-the evil
dence conclusive.
IT forms convincing proof of merit.
Mrs. D. A. Wilder, Ullery Bldg. An
mex, Brattleboro, says: "For several
months | had attacks of backache that
were particularly severe when /
brought a strain on the muscles of my
back. ! was subject to headaches and
was unable to sleep well. If l caught
cold it always made the trouble worse.
During q severe spell l learned Of
Doan s Kidney Pills and procured a
box at the BrattIeboro Drug Co. They
soon cured me of the aches and
pains"
Trouble Never Returned.
More Than Five Years Later, Mrs.
Wilder said: kidney trouble never
returned after I used Doan' 5 Kidney
Pills"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don It sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doau's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Wilder has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster-Milburn Co, Props.
Buffalo, N. y.
The sun., 1916-11-10
WILLS AND ~APPRAISALS.

GEORGE IsHAM SCOTT. died October
%, 1918 Appraiser Charles sweeney. To-
tai assets, $50 94s: net estate. &Ss+,.?5,
Jeanne Marie Scott, daughter, received
passes TO her children. but II she dies
without issue the estate passes to Louise
scott and e. II. Scott. sister and brother
Of decedent. Assets included: Bonds
Of Connecticut Valley Lumber Company,
sl40.l25; 200 shares New Jersey General
security CO. ';Gstt; 800 share: GT 1s,
Pacinc Co tiS.oss.
THEREsE MAIRACH. died October ..
1915 Appraiser Bowers). Total assets
$40. $50; net estate, 39,l7;. Kate Maioach'
daughter. beneficiary. So,
JAMES DINNER. died october %. 1915
tApprniser BowersJ. Total assets. S6.io7;
net estate, s5,6l3, Twelve nephews and
MRS RoSTE GREENBERGER, di"l
January 20. 1915 tAppraiser Bow.rsI' To
tai assets. 1886; net estate. s:,23l. -Four
children OF decedent beneheisrics. "a
istSssssHpp .s estate. ss.,sos. Charles p.
and Henry Jacobs. brothers, and Raymon
Kinsey, nephew. each received s2oi. and
two nieces each Si,l00. 49, =.
MRS. CARRIE CANS, died April -
iss's7t; net estate, ss0.s6l, Jessie II. q
Herman and I.illie q. Buchsbaum. daugh
ters, each received $3.50.
MRS. A~NToINETTE FlSck died Feb
ruary L., 1918 Appraiser bowers,: Tota
assets. $500; net estate ,iIS,ssS
Adam Finck and Antoinette wright, SOM
and daughters OF decedent. received bull
81 e.tate and there were small legaclos IL
several grandchildren ana other relatives
The sun., 1916-11-10
NOTES OF THE SOCIAL WORLD,

Mrs. Alvin W. Krcch will give a din
ner at Shcrry's this evening.
Mrs. Cornelius G. Cuyler will give a
dance at Sherry's on December II Tor
her son and daughter-in-law. MI. and
Mrs. ]. Copper Lord.
Mrs. Edward La Montague u Miss
Dolly Madison La Montague will be at
ios East Eighty-ffth street for the win
ter.
Mrs. Pierre Mali will give a dinner
this evening at her home. $ Fifth ave-
nue.. for her daughter. Miss Eva Mali,
and David Chester Noyes. who Will he
married In Grace Church next Thursday.
The guests will include the members 81
the bridal party. and dancing Will FOL
low the dinner.
ception on the afternoon OF December y
al her home, 1914 Madison avenue, when
she will introduce her daughter, Miss
Amy Reick.
Mrs. Albert T%horndike will give a din
ner this evening at the Hotel Somerset,
BOSTON, for Miss Beatrice Pynchon OF
this city.
Ethan Allen will give n reception at
his home, 375 Park avenue. on the AFTER
noon of December = to introduce MS
daughter. Miss Katharine Allen.
Miss Katherine Adams will give a din
ncr at her home. 3.5 Park avenue, on
Tuesday evening for Miss Helen Haynes
who will he married to John Trevor
Adams ncxt Thursday.
Mrs. Frederic Nelson has returned
from Newport and is at the Plaza foi
| the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amory G.. Hodges hav'
gone to the Greenbrier, White Sulphur
Springs, W. Va. for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Palmer knarr
have returned from Southampton. l.. l.
to 247 Fifth avenue.
Under the auspices OF the New o
City Visiting Committee a dance will To
held In the ballroom OF the Colony Cluf
on the nigh, Of January ? for the henc,
1T OF the charitable organizations aided
by that committee. Mrs. william Pier
son Hamilton will act as hostess ant
among the pa,roncsses are Mrs. Clcve'
land II. Dodge. Mrs. William h. Draper
Mrs. T.. Henry Hartman. Mrs. Lewis
lsel!n. Mrs. Thoma W. Lamont Mrs
William Church Osborn. Mrs. Willard
Straight. Mrs. william n. Morgan ano
| Mrs. Carl II. dc Gersdorf.