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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-15

The Mothers society held a regular
meeting Wednesday afternoon at the
parish house with Mrs w C. Roberts
and Mrs. George Upham in charge.
The subject was Conseeution of Hab-
it, and an informal meeting was held
each mother speaking from experience
Mrs. c. L. johnson and Mrs. Bert
Newton were hostesses at the social
hour.
The Mortified League of Young
Women is in conference at the North
field Hotel this week. Sixty-five were
present Wednesday and others are ex-
pected. The conference is in charge of
Mrs. W. r. Moody and Miss Bertha
Harlan, who is the secretary of the
Young Women's Conference, which
meets here in the summer. Each
morning at o'clock, Rev. Francis
| Wayland Pattison speaks, and open
conferences follow The afternoons are
for recreation. On Tuesday evening an
illustrated lecture on Mortified was
given. The conference is composed OF
group leaders from many places IL
charge Of delegates from these places
The meeting will close Friday night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-15
NORTHFIELD. MASS.
Choral Society Election.

The Mortified Choral society met
Wednesday evening in Alexander hall.
Although the weather was stormy
about SO We're present. After a
short social time the meeting was call
ed to order by the president, DR.. n.
F. Wood, and the following officers
were elected: Pres, Dr. Wood; vice
president, T. T. PalIam; secretary, H.
S. Stone; treasurer, J. r. Hamilton
executive committee. DIR. Philbriek.
Miss Foster, Miss Haight, DR.. A. l..
Newton, Prof. Lawrence, Miss Marion
Webster, Mrs. s. E. Walker, Mrs. n.
T. Wood, Mrs. Harness, Miss Lucy
Brook The report of the treasurer
showed a small balance. An entertain
ment followed Miss Marion Webster
gave violin selections, accompanied by
Mrs. Webster on the piano. Miss Rich
ardson Of Northtield seminary rendered
piano selections and a quartet of mer
gave very successful stunt. Refresh
ments were served
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
FREDERICA.

The following is the corrected list of
officers for the Sunshine Society: Presi-
dent, Mrs. 1, W. Belts; lst vice president,
Mrs. A. W. Carrow; 2nd vice president,
Mrs. L. L. Carlisle; recording secretary,
Mrs. H. W. Hargadine; assistant secre-
tary, Mrs. Edna Belts; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. /. W. Belts; treasurer,
Mrs. Joseph Frazier; assistant treasurer,
Mrs. Anna Hopkins; Committee on Reso-
lutions-Mrs. T. V. Cahall, Mrs. J. w.
Jones, Mrs. c. ]. Smithers, Mrs. Howard
Moore; Roll Call--Mrs. William Spurry;
Flower Committee-Mrs II. w. Mitten,
Mrs. A. W. Boone; Distributing Commit
tee-Mrs. B. F. Burton, Mrs 1. W. Belts
Miss Elizabeth Darby, Miss Claramond
Belts; Organists Elizabeth Darby,
Mrs Edna Belts, Mrs l.. l.. Carlisle.
The Society is very much interested in
the Milford Hospital. Muslin and pat
terms have been donated, and pajamas
and night shirts are being made for boys
in the public ward. Others are making
bibs for blind babies in the Sunshine
Home at Dyke Heights. Brooklyn, n. Y,
and Summit, r. J.
Mrs. Marinda Sipple has the travelling
library in her home now, and wishes to
announce that persons may get books on
Mondays and Thursdays from p. m. to
p. N.
The business meeting Of the W. c. T.
o. was held at the home of Mrs. /. W.
Belts on Monday evening. Several very
interesting letters concerning the work
were read. Mrs. Sara Smithers was
elected Supt. of Sabbath Observance, and
Mrs. Mary A. Boone Press Supt. The
next meeting will be held at the home of
Mrs. ]. B. Derrickson.
The little son of Louder Belts was
severely burned about the face and hands
last week. He was sitting in his high
chair and fell over on hot stove.
The Caulk Minstrels gave a very good
performance last week for the benefit of
the A. o. U. w. Band. The house was
crowded to its utmost capacity and over
flowed into the outer hall.
The intermediate Glasses Of Mrs. /. w.
Belts and Miss Jones have postponed
their bake from the 18th for the brnefit
of missions, to be held in the town hall
Feb 26th.
The willing Workers held their bake
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18

spent Thursday with Cordray Case and
wife.
H. d. Cook and wife entertained two
tables at Progressive Domino Party
on FRIDAY evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Carey moved to
Wilmington, where Mr.. Carey has been
employed for several months.
Mrs. c. A. Macklin and son Raymond
have been spending several days at Mid
dletown.
Mrs. Southard Risler and daughter and
VIM. Risler, of Roanoke, Va, are guests
at the home Of VIM. Risler, Sr.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
Sallie Clendaniel Saturday evening Feb
ruary 18th.
A special meeting of the W. c. T. u.
was held Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
James Gardner for the purpose Of tying
a quilt. The regular meeting was held
on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Geo.
Derrickson.
Miss Edna Vaughn spent the week END
with Mrs. Edward Burris.
S. c. Cubbage is quite sick, suffering
from muscular rheumatism
After several weeks visit Mrs. George
Hatfield and daughter, accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. J. N. LecOmpt, have
returned to Camden, n. J.
The community felt very sorry to hear
of the destruction of the Ellendale church
on Friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
HOUSTON.

Although the weather was unlikely on
Saturday night, it did not stop the enter
tainment which was given by the Ladies
Aid The amount taken in at the door
was quite satisfactory and the crazy quilt
was sold for $500. The parties who
bought it presented it to the minister,
Mr. Whitaker.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Graham spent Friday
in Phi adelphia.
Ralph Jump was a Harrington visitor
recently.
Mrs. Vim. Cclbourn and little daugh-
ter Frances are visiting in Philadelphia
Mrs BENJAMIN Manlove has gone to
Philadelphia to visit her daughter, Mrs.
L. r. Holloway.
Miss Marguerite Graham, of George
town, spent the weekend with her par
ents, R. Graham and wife.
News comes to us from Angola, Del,
of the death of Mrs. Marsh. We, in this
community, do not know Mrs. Marsh,
but we do know her daughter is the wife
of one of our leading merchants. How
ard Clifton. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton are
both very highly respected citizens of
our town, therefore they have our deep
est sympathy in their sad bereavement.
Mrs. Benjamin Wilson, who has been
sick for a number of weeks, we are glad
to hear, is much improved. We will be
glad to see her well and among us again.
Don't fore ct that there will be an ex-
ira service at the church on Sunday
morning, commencing at 80 O'Clock.
It is hoped that this will be the great
Sunday of the year. Sunday School at
go. The fourth quarterly conference
will be held on Feb. 2Sth, at g 80 in the
morning. DR.. Stephenson will preach
on Sunday evening, at 7.30, Feb. 9th.
It certainly does sound good to hear
the daily whistle of the new -four mill,
sounds as though there was something
doing If YOU have not visited the mill,
you do not know what the latest mill
machinery is like. here is where you can
see it up to date, and also turning out
the very best products.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. William Croll. of Hick-
man, and Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan. of
Greenwood, were also among the guests.
Mrs. Lydia +. Morris, who has been
visiting in this vicinity, returned to her
home in Masten' S last week.
William Morris, of Centreville. is Wis
iting his nephew, Clarence S. Morris of
this place.
J. II. Andrew who was burned ont
about two years ago, experienced another
scare on Monday, when the chimney
caught fire; but it only burned a few
moments, much to the relief of all.
Mrs L. B. Hand who resides a short
distance from here returned to her home
on Monday evening, after a three weeks
soIourn in New York State and Comet
icut.
Miss Amy Porter, of Blades X Roads.
IS spending some time with her amt.
Mrs. J. w. Thomas.
Mrs. George Taylor. of near BurrsvilIe
VINO had been visiting near Greenwood.
on Sunday, got as far as the home of
Edward Bowen on her way home when
the horse she was driving gave out:
owing to the heavy roads, and she was
compelled to spend the night and finished
the trip on Monday morning.
Hugh Vincent who was married last
was given kitchen shower on
wednesday evening. It was to BE- given
last Friday evening, but owing 10 the
neavy roads the date was changed.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
HARBESoN.

our community in general with the
State was forcibly reminded OF the sea-
sen of year on Sunday by a light fall of
snow. which has interfered with work to
1uite some extent, but has given a num-
Der of our residents an opportunity to
sit around our stores and tell of the
severe winters of years ago. and pro-
Dhesy as 10 what we are likely to have
before April.
Miss Jennie Thompson, of RehobOth
Beach and New York, spent few days
with her brother, John {. Thompson
and family this week.
The revival services at Harbeson NJ.
p. Church are still in progress; a NUM-
Der of the young people have accepted
Of the teachings OF Christ, which should
be very encouraging to the pastor and
ahe members. The young people OF to-
day are the grown people of tomorrow.
Mrs. Alfred A. Mcgee and son Nelson
spent the week end with Mrs Granville
p BRYAN and Ernest K Mcgee and their
families near Lewes.
Harry Walls and wife, of Wilmington,
1pere the weekend guests of their par
.snts of near town.
Fred L Veasey and wife, of Whining
ron. spent few days with Neasey
brothers and families this week.
Caleb k Mcgee was a Wilmington
gisitor on Friday.
Eugene Mason, Of Milton, was the
guest of Lawrence Mason and wife on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Hugo Koeppel and children, ac-
~rompanied by her mother, Mrs. Steiner,
rs spending some time with Philadelphia
relatives
Charles S. Ennis was a Milford visitor
-.on Saturday.
Mrs. F. ]. Phillips will lead the Christ
lan Endeavor Society on Sunday even
ing.
Miss Amanda Wills is spending some
time with her brother, Harry Walls and
wife, of Wilmington.
Walter Sherman and family were the
guests Of Lee Warrington and wife last
I thursday.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
LINCOLN CITY.

George Derrickson and VIM. Fisher
went to Philadelphia on Friday; while
there, Mr.. Fisher purchased Ford tour
ing car.
H. D. Cook has purchased new horse
af VIM. Webb
Several attended the minstrel at Mil
ford on Friday evening, and report a
most enjoyable time.
Wood savings have been very much
in vogue for the past week.
Mrs. L. p. Shaw and daughter Ger
trude are visiting in Orange, N. J.
Mrs. A. B. Donovan and Mrs. Harry
Marker spent Friday in Milford.
Miss Nellie Marvel, of Stanton, Del, f,
has been the guest of the Misses Calhoou.
Miss Minnie Reed entertained her
Sunday School class on Saturday even
ing at Leap Year Party" All report
a delightful time.
Owing to the inclement weather on
Sunday, the Sunday School was the only
service held, at which there was a very
good attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Case, Of near Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
ANDREWVILLE.

On Sunday, February 18th, Mrs Geo.
Cannon entertained number of relatives
and friends at a turkey dinner, given in
honor of the birthday of her uncle, Mr..
Stephen Taylor, who makes his home
with his niece. Among other presents
received was a large basket of fruit in
the form of ship. This was laden with
all kinds of fruit. and several varieties of
vegetables, all of which must have been
raised in southern climes. as we cannot
hope to produce anything of the kind for
several months in this climate. The
basket was the gift of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Adams, of Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
ATLANTA.
lNEAR sRloeEVlLLEl

s. T. Bells and ]. Fred Brown were in
Georgetown on business on Thursday and
Friday.
Atlanta School is now filed again, most
of the children being back after recover
lng from lagrippe.
II. G. Rose spent the weekend with
his family
Joseph Rose has been conhned to his
home with an attack Of tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J. Kinder enter
saiued at their home, near fredericksburg,
On Monday evening, FEB. 9TH, the follow
ing persons: Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew
Noble and son Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Sam
mel caliaway, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Handy
and Miss Claire Z. A. Coulter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence H. Nelson en-
eertained extensively during the week
Tobn Kinder. Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Enos Wright, ana mrs.
Nelson's parents. Mr.. and Mrs ) B.
simpson. Of Bridgeville.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
BLANCHARD's STATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Tucker have
moved into their new home at Green
wood. Before this they have made
their home with Mr.. fuckers father,
Mr.. John Tucker.
At St Johnstown quite an improve
ment is being made to the cemetery.
1t is being fenced in and part Of the
trees have been cut down.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Webb have
been the guests of George Webb, at
Elllendale, and Miss Ethel Deputy of
Glendale is now the guest Of Mrs.
Webb. On Saturday last Miss Deputy
and Mrs. Webb were entertained by
Mrs. Mary Johnson.
The extra meetings are still in pro-
gress at Greenwood, and have been
carried on with much success.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
PUBLIC SALES

Benjamin F. Davis and George H.
Davis, executors of the estate Of Jehu
Davis, deceased, will sell the real es-
tate at Milford in front of the New
Windsor Hotel on Saturday, February
18th.
William T. Wilson. administrator of
the estate of the late Hiram Morgan,
of near Milford, will sell the farm in
Milford, on Saturday, February 18th.
For particulars see advertisement in
this paper
Mrs. Henrietta II. Durham will sell
personal property, a farm OF 165
acres, and timber, one mile south from
Pennington. Del, on Wednesday. Feb.
2Srd See advertisement in this paper
and the posters.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18

Feb. 18th, and cleared about thirty-si,
dollars from the sale. Proceeds for mis-
sions.
The Steamer Frederica is being re
painted both on the interior and exterior
for the coming season.
Emory Camper and Vernon Derrick.
son were weekend visitors of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. S Camper.
Miss Rose Virden, of Dover, spent
several days last week with her aunt.
Mrs John w. Hall.
Mrs. Andrew Maxson is on the sick
list.
The annual meeting of the Frederica
Creamery Association will be held in
town hall, i'eb. "a, at 23O p. m, for
election of directors, etc.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
TULL's CROSSROADS
NEAR GREENWOOD

The 18th birth anniversary of Henry
Tull was observed by his family by serv-
ing a turkey dinner to the relatives who
assembled to congratulate him upon the
anniversary. Wednesday, February 9th,
lS41, he was born. It was a very happy
gathering, and all hope to help him cele-
brste many more anniversaries.
Miss Emma Collision gave an old fash
ioned taffy pulling to a few friends last
Tuesday. Il was in honor Of her guest,
Miss Althea Adams, who is spending
some time with her.
The stork visited the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Burris last Monday and left a
fine baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 4. johnson and Clar-
ence Parker and wife were guests Of Mrs.
L. H. Tuil last Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
Bargains for February 23d, 1916

Is 90 Rug 1885
SOC Mating, 24'
II 90 Couch 9.5l
200 Rug i.6C
Clothing Dept.
4 pair mems seamless work hose for 25'
25c Police & Firemans Suspenders l9'
SOC men s work shirts. on Wed. 38'
10c canvas gloves 81
soc mems heavy fleece lined under
wear, on Wed, 3SC
Mems 81 so soft dress hats 75C
75c mems heavy cotton sweaters Soc
81 90 Eclipse shirts 5eC
8 pair mems heavy work hose 25C
Sc and Zoe Dept.
? glass table tumbiers on Wed. Sc
l5c large turkish towels l0C
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18
Dry Goods Dept.

HfhuuiG ECPs
500 Rocking Chair Wed. price 5.75
Milford chronicle., 1916-02-18

Shoe Dept. Specials
y Pair Men 81 so Tan Work Shoes,
For Wednesday at Si.9S
II Pair Misses 81 so Gum Metal Button
School Shoes, sizes IS 10 2, Wed. $l24
Men s Heavy Rubber Boots knee lengths,
For Wednesday at 81. 4S
Boys S. so Heavy School Shoe, black
and tan For Wednesday at Sl9S
Mems S1.75 Blucher Lace Dress Shoes.
For Wednesday sl.4S
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-15
RUSSIAN FORCES
DRAW NET CLOSER
A?e29UND LEhBERG
Have $ creed AustroG German
L { and Crossed Zlota
: Lipa River
WHOLE AUSTRIAN LINE
FORCED BACK IS MILES
Italians Capture Austrian
Trenches - British and
French Gain
BY Ed L. Keene.

Omitted Press staff correspondent
London, Aug. 15.-Recapture by the
British of about 700 yards of German
trenches on the Somme battle front and
successful French blow on the most
important sector of the Verdun battle
front, were recorded in official dis
patches today.
The German war office this afternoon
admitted the British victory on the
Somme front. The line of German
trenches carried by the British north
and northwest of Pozieres and subse.
again conquered in fighting that began
Sunday morning ana continued last
night. Berlin, however, announced the
repulse of all other British and French
attacksson the Somme front.
In fighting northeast of Verdun the
French captured German trenches on a
300 yard front to depth of 100 yards,
it was officially announced at Paris.
The gain was made north Of Chapel of
Saint Fine, at the point where the Ger
man line dips closest to the city of Yer
dun.
Conflicting claims came from Petro
grad and Berlin today on the progress
of the great Russian drive on Lemberg
An official statement from Petrograd
announced that another Russian force
has crossed the Zlota Lipa river and in
dicated that the new Zlota Lipa line, tc
which Bothmer retreated from the river
Strypa, must soon be abandoned under
heavy Russian pressure. The German
war office announced that Bothmer re
pulsed strong Russian attacks, inflict
ing heavy losses ON the enemy.
The Italian war office claimed the
capture of several sections of enemy
trenches west of San Grade and Mount
Pecinka and the capture of ,675 prison
ers in that region and in fighting cas-
of Goritz.
Berlin s official report of the repuls'
of attacks south of Lake Doiran indi
Gated a continuation of the lively pa
troll fighting in the Balkans.
Petrograd, Aug. 15.-The Russian
have pierced the new Austro-G German
line on the Zlota Lipa river at a new
point, having crossed to the west banl
of the river in a II mile advance from
the upper Strypa, it was officially an
nouneed today.
Other Russian forces have crossed t.
the western bank of the Zlota Bistritza
southwest of Stanislau.
In the south the Russians approach
ing Halitz are several miles west of tn
Zlota Lipa and seriously threaten Gen
eral Bothmer's right flank and rear. Tn
less the Russian advance is speedil
checked, the Austro-Germans must cor
tinue their retreat until they reac
the Gnista Lipa river. retirement o
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-15
COLD WAVE REDUCES
THE EPIDEMIC CASES
95 New Cases and 81 Deaths
! Sunday Was Lowest in
Several Weeks

New York, Aug. ia sharp reduc'
tion in both the number of new cases
and the number of deaths from infan-
tile paralysis, accompanied unseason-
ably cold weather in New York. Fig
ures given out by the health depart
ment today shoyed only 95 new cases
and 81 deaths, the lowest figures in sew
eral weeks.
Miss Ruth Stiles, who only few days
ago, submitted to remarkable opera
ton by which an infantile paraly ysis
deformity was removed, entered a hos
pital this afternoon to sacrifice eight
ounces of her blood to be used in Sc
rum to fight the Epidemic. Miss Stiles
was stricken when she was four years
of age at her home in Beaufort, la. I'm
til few days ago, she walked with a
painful limp but the tendons and bones
in her foot were straightened
"After such a miracle has been per
formed in my case, L feel | should dc
everything in my power to save little
babies" she told doctors in answering
the call for sacrifice by former victims
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-15
PORTLAND READY, TO
WELCOME HUGHES
Will Shake Hands for an Hour
or Two Then "Hit
the Road"

Portland, Or, Aug. l5.-Portland to-
day eagerly awaited the arrival of
Charles f. Hughes. The republican
candidate is due here tomorrow morn
ing at o clock, but he will not make
his bow to the public until he motors
from the North Bank depot to the Ben
son hotel at 9 o 'clock. A squad of po-
lice has been detailed to guard him.
and be will be attended during his
short stay here by a big delegation of
Oregon republicans.
Hughes principal speech in Portland
will be made at the Ice Palace in the
evening. There are seats for nearly
ten thousand people and standing room
for nearly two thousand more in the
auditorium. 1t is to be a case OF
" first come, first served except fol
civil war veterans and persons wlo are
blind. A block of two hundred seats
has been reserved for all G. A. X. mer
who wear their credentials, and a small
er section is set aside for the blind.
After driving to his hotel Hughes
will go through hours of hand shaking
at public reception there, and ther
address the Portland Ad club at lunch
icon. His afternoon VIII be given ovel
to an automobile tour over the Colum
bia River Highway.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-15
MILITIA WILL NOT
Be SENT TO BORDER
Threatened Strike and Fact
That Supplies Could Not
Be Sent, the Cause

Washington, Aug. 15.-Because of
the threatened railroad strike the war
department today suspended indefinite
ly the proposed movement to the bor-
der of between $4,000 and $4,000 mo.
bilized militia in state camps last week
ordered to the Mexican line.
The reason for suspending the order
is a possible shortage of supplies and
difficulty of obtaining transportation
for the men. 1t has no connection, II
is said, with possible use of the troops
during the threatened strike.
Until further orders are issued none
of the organizations who are preparing
to leave state camps will be sent to
the border.
The order to keep the militiamen at
their mobilization camps was issued on
Recommendation Of General Funston.
Funston IS message follows:
'In view of tae possibility of gen
eral railroad strike | desire to call the
attention of the war department tt
difficulties that will follow in main
tanning food supply not only of troops
in this department, but of the civilian
population as well. The border states
produce but little foodstuffs except
cattle. In view of the foregoing it II
declared that national guard organiza
tions which are about to start for Dor
der stations be retained in their mo
bilization camps until such time as th'
question of a general strike shall hav'
been determined
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-15
CHINESE AND JAPS
HAVE ARMED CLASH
japanese Story Is That
Chinks Began Attack---l
Japs Reported Killed

London, Aug. l5.-Possibilities of
complications in the Far East were
seen today in reports of a clash be.
tween Chinese and japanese troops at
Chengcniatun, northeast of Picking.
Tokyo dispatches asserted that the
Chinese were the aggressors, attacking
the Japanese garrison and later be.
seiging the japanese in the Chengchia-
tun fort. One officer and II japanese
soldiers were reported to have been
killed
japanese reinforcements are en- route
to the relief of tn garrison.
This is the first report reaching Lon.
don in many months of figating be.
tween armed forces of the two nations
and the first disturbance of its kind in
northern China where the japanese re-
Gently sent more troops. Chinese and
Japanese police oAshed in Annoy
southern China, several weeks ago As
a result the japanese government made
formal request upon China for protec
tiOn of japanese within the border OF
the republic.