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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25
DORSET

Tentative Plan for State Grange Field
Day, Wednesday, August %, 1916
al Fair Grounds, Manchester Center,
Vermont.
As promised two weeks ago we give
the Journal readers the tentative pro-
gram for the State Grange Field Day
10 be held on the Fair Grounds We'd
nesday, August %. All the speakers
have accepted and as will be seen the
list is an attractive one Next month
we will announce the different com
mittees.
Speaking 10 a. m. to 1890 p. m.
10 a. M, Prof. Thomas Bradlee, YER
mont Extension Service, Burlington.
1890 "A. m, Hon John w. Titcomb,
Fish and Game Commissioner, Lyn7
donvile.
ii a. M, Hon. Ebert l., Brigham,
Agricultural Commissioner, St. Al
bans
1880 a. M, Hon. Frank /. Greene,
Representative First District of Yer
mont, st. Adams.
IL m, Hon. c. VI. Gardner, National
Grange Official, Westield, Mass.
Mr. Austin F. Halves, State Forest
err, will be present and address the
farmers after dinner on how TO care
for the wood lot.
State Master w. n. Cady presiding
officer.
1890 p. NJ, Dinner in dining hall
for invited guests. Others have pie
mic dinner.
1870 p. M, Sports on the track in
front of the grand stand
$50, Ball game between
The Manchester Band is expected to
furnish music.
Morning exercises free. Afternoon
entertainment, % cents each person.
Speaking from the Judges Stand.
Audience in the grand stand
A State Grange Field Day being in
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25
Report of Bennington County c. f..
Convention held at Dorset, Satur-
day, MAY 20, 1916.

convention neIu al dorset, SdtuT-
day, May 20, 1916.
A large delegation from Manchester
and surrounding towns were in Dorset
Saturday, May goth to attend the
Bennington County Convention of c.
+. Unions.
After brief prayer and praise SER
vice conducted by Rev, c. W. Turner
of North Bennington, and the appoint
ing of committees, Rev. Peter Heller
of South SALISBURY, gave us a
glimpse of the work at Spring Grove
| by a short address and urged US, if
possible, to send delegate there this
summer.
The special feature of the morning
session was talk illustrated by pic
lures, "The City a Home Mission
Field" which showed the terrible con-
ditions Of many foreigners in the
slums of our cities. This was given
by Rev. w. G. Towart Of Bennington,
man who has worked among the
foreigners Of New York City.
A short conference, "The Efficiency
Campaign" by Rev. Mabel I. Winch
of East Arlington, showed how more
efficient work might be carried on with
a little more effort.
Afternoon Session.
After short prayer and praise ser
vice lead by Rev. c. w. Turner, and
short business session, Rev. j. p. Dick
erman of Dorset, gave short address
on Prayer" which was very helpful.
Miss Hilda Pratt then gave very in
teresting address on work she was do
ing with the Juniors and how they
could be utilized, using as her topic,
Juniors of To-day"
Miss H. lone Smith, secretary Of
Vermont c. f. Union, gave brief out
line of what is expected of the Yer
mont Endeavorers "Our Goal in Chris
ton Endeavor."
f. D. Mabrey, principal of the Ben
nington High School, gave short talk
Young People in Church and School"
in which he said young people must
be taught responsibility"
The interesting feature of the after
noon was an address, war Experienc-
es of Missionary n Turkey" who
from personal experiences told of
some of the dreadful things that have
happened in this present war, which
was given by E. w. Yarrow of Van,
Turkey.
At 4:30 came the business meeting
and election of officers. The banner
was awerded to Junior Work that is
carried on by Miss Hilda Pratt Of
Bennington.
The following officers were elected
fe- tfe ccu1ing year: President, Rev.
Peter Heller, South Salisbury; vice
president, Nelson Payne, North Ben
nington; secretary, Miss Mildred G.
Reynolds, Manchester Center; treasur-
ar, Miss Julia LOOMS, Bennington;
missionary supt., Rev. Mabel i.
Winch. East Arlington; junior supt,
Mrs. f. l.. Wyman, Manchester Cen
ter; delegate to Spring Grove, Miss
Mildred G. Reynolds, Manchester Cen
ter; delegate supt., H. G. Stone, East
Dorset; campaign for millions, A. Sid
ncy Edison, Bennington.
The Dorset ladies are known
throughout the county for their delic-
ious spreads and they certainly kept
up their reputation by two bountiful
meals served by them at the conven-
ton.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

charge of Dorset and Manchester
Oranges and the Bennington County
Farmers Bureau Association.
Managing committee: Dorse
Grange, X. M. Campbell Master, chair
man; Manchester Grange, Henry
Chapman, Master; Bennington County
Farmers Bureau Association, f. Cliff
ford Shaw, Bennington County Agri-
cultural Agent
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

Sherman's sister and Mrs. Chester
Mosley, of Bennington, were in town
Sunday in Mr.. Sherman's new auto.
Miss Irene Higgins, who has been
spending two weeks with her grand
mother, Mrs. Bridget Cullinan, return
ed to North Adams, Sunday.
DORSET HOLLOW
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McWayne and
family were in town Sunday in their
auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blackington and
friends of Hoosick Falls, N. Y, spent
the week end here fishing
Dighton Lee is spending week or
ten days with Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt
Sheldon of Pawlet.
Mesrs. Edward and Arvin Brady of
Helena, Canada, are here spending
some time with their aunt, Mrs. John
Dalton.
Messrs. James Dalton and Alex
Weir of Wallingford, were Sunday
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Kelley.
Mrs. John Dalton, who has been
spending some time at the Albany
City Hospital, has returned much i'm
proved.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. w. Mclaughlin of
Manchester Center, were Sunday din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kel-
ley.
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rnc.t o. Mrs.. Mary Grif.th.

guest Of Mrs. Mary Griffith,
Mrs. Matte Iovoland is in North
Bennington the guest Of friends.
Joseph Reed Of Acton, Mass. WAS in
town few days last week on business.
Henry Clifford. who is working in
wallingford. was at his home here
over Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Livingston. who has been
in New York City visiting relatives,
returned home last week
Miss Mary Estabrcok Of Renning
ton, Was a guest last week Of her
cousin, Mrs j. NJ Bcboc.
Mrs. Jane Amcs, who has been IN
poultney for several months, is at her
home here for the summer.
Miss Lena Landon, who has been
in New York City for several weeks
returned home Sunday morning
Miss Grace Sexton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Peck and Miss Piper Of Weston
were guests Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. +. Sexton.
Misses Lou and Helen Wall, who
have been in Brooklyn, N. y, for two
months visiting relatives, returned
home last Tuesday.
DR., and Mrs. j. !. Cochrane, Mrs.
Sarah Cochrane and David Cochrane
were in Dorset, Pawlot Wells, Poult-
ney, Rutland, Willingford and Dandy
Sunday The went by auto.
The Grange social held last Thurs
day evening, was well attended The
lecturer presented program which
was thoroughly enjoyed. The evening
closed with supper and dancing by
the young people.
Mrs. V. A. Nadcau visited in South |
Nallingford last Thursday.
Clifford Coping took ], X. Griffith
md family to Pittsfeld, Mass, on a
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25
BONNEVILLE

William Chisholm, aged n years
died early Sunday morning after ar
Hines Of several months. following an
operation. The funeral was held al
the Church, Monday at ? p, m, Rev,
Perciyal Hewitt officiating. The re-
mains were taken to Aver, Mass, on
Tuesday for burial.
| As Wednesday Of last week was a
rainy day, the meeting Of the Ladies
Aid Society WAS held Thursday The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. Flora
Burbank; LIST vice pres, Mrs. u. A.
Leonard; 2nd vice-pres, Mrs. II. G.
Williams; secretary and treasurer.
Mrs. G. l.. Burbank; committee on
fancy work, Mrs. l.. F. Benson, Mrs.
Tracey Emery, Mrs. porcival Hewitt;
committee on sewing, Mrs. Nellie Bur
bank, Mrs. Sarah Burbec, Mrs. II. O.
Coleman; committee on bed quilts
Miss Mile Cummings, Mrs. L, G.
Roberts, Mrs. Earl Lackey; committee
on entertainment. Mrs. c. A. Styles
and Mrs. J. NJ. Kendall.
EAST RUPERT
Miss Grace Hammond spent the
weekend at her home in Middle Gran
vile, N. Y.
c. f. Clark of Pawlet, is operating
a motor truck through this section for
delivering meats and groceries.
Miss Minnie Hcrrick and Miss Grace
Root came from Manchester Saturday
to spend few days at their homes
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schuyler Towsley and
son, Howard, of Pawlet, spent Sunday
with Mr.. Towsley's parents, Mr. and
Mrs, Wallace Towsley.
EAST DORSET
Mrs. Ida Clifford was in Rutland Sat
lrday.
Mrs. Nellie Lane Of Dandy, is !
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-05-25

Mrs. V. A. Nadeau visited in South
Walingford last Thursday.
Clifford Coping took j. X. Griffith
and family to Pitts6eld, Mass, on a
motor trip recently.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-31

ing more churches, building more
crime-breeding institutions, such as
''reformatory,'' industrial school,"
ETC., with virtuous titles, and, in the
meantime, sharpening their knives
for the next man that would reveal
truth to them, because they will not
understand what he is driving at"
Stole.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-31

cent of the entire mortality, but he
claims this may be excessive. He es-
Inmates that in the registration area
during 1908 that 80 per cent of the
deaths from Bright's disease may be
due to alcohol; pneumonia, % per
cent; apoplexy, % per cent; heart dis
ease, 16 per cent; tuberculosis, 1912
per cent-M. n.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-31
POLICY IN PoLIcIEs.-"A ]

POLICY IN POLICIES.-"A Policy
Holder" who is an electrician and,
thank God, union man." would do
well to look for the cause of his I'M
pleasant experience with an acct
dent company to the fact that as in
every other social institution there
are also two classes in insurance,
namely, the rich and the poor. The
rich man is paying either the same
price for better article of food than
the poor man is getting, or, by pay
ing a trife more, he gets consider
able more food value.
The rich man, banker or business
man pays trifie more and receives
a much better policy than the work.
ingman Besides, the contract be-
ing prepared to suit the keen taste
of the applicant, it behooves the pol
icyholder of such a contract to de-
mand his indemnity from the insur-
ing company like he would from
some business transaction; that is,
unless there is a profit made it does
not pay to make the investment, and
seldom if ever will the rich man,
when injured or sick, make demand
for only as much time as he actually
lost, and who would dare to doubt
the truthfulness of his statements
And you may be sure only one set of
papers is sent, and if an inspector
calls at Mr.. Bankers Office, do you
suppose he will dare to stay longer
than a minute and risk being kicked
out and his job gotten?
The business man is never required
to call at the company's office. His
business with the company is trans
acted over the phone or by mail. The
agent who placed his insurance is
free man inasmuch as he is broker
instead of the poor devil who placed .
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-31

CONDITIONS Mr.. FarweIl full
ly understood the value of his own
confession in The Public Forum he
would be impelled to change his tao
tics and start work along different
lines. He confesses that he doesn't
understand his opponent and as
knowledges that he Stands against
segregation of vice, the use of intox-
icating liquor, ETC., ETC."
Standing against" certain evils in
the community is another wayof say
ing 1--WE pass laws against" these
evils. From the standpoint of the
professional reformer we can cure
typhoid fever, prostitution, drunk
enness and all other ills and evils by
passing law. Only wild-eyed an
archist would be foolish enough to-
propose a methodical inquiry into
the nature of these ills in order to-
discover and remove the cause.
When such an anarchist appears
he is very properly stoned or cruel
fled, burnt at the stake, or sent to
the penitentiary for obscurity-
depending upon the age or custom of
the country in which he appears. He
is informed, as Mr.. Farwell informs
his opponent, that this is a contest
of the church against the saloon"
and when he offers unquestionable
evidence showing the most notorious q,
divekeepers as the most devout and
bigoted members of the church, his
doom is then sealed, Mr. Farwell, Mr..
Comstock and other high priests of
responsibility will have him hailed to
Pilates judgment seat and say, eve
found this fellow perverting the ma
ton, he stirreth up the people," I'M
til they succeed in having him cruel
fed, after which they resume their
duties" of passing more laws, build
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-07
JACKSONVILLE.
Sudden Death of John Leonard.

People were shocked to learn of the
sudden death Of John Leonard Tues
day evening about $50 He was pre-
pairing to 60 to bed when he groaned
and fell over, and after he had
breathed a few times life was extinct
He was of genial disposition, kind
hearted and respected by all who knew
him. He will be greatly missed on
his regular route as cream gatherer,
where he had smile and kind word
for everyone he met. He married
Miss Bessie Marcaux, who is left with
five small children. He also leaves
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jos phi
Leonard of Bennington, one sister and
two brothers. The funeral will be
held in the home this morning at
9 clock Rev Mr.. Delnotaro of Reads
boro officiating. The sympathy of the
entire community goes out to the be-
reaved family.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-07
JAMAICA.

Edison Allen was in Wardsboro the
first of the week.
Floyd Clark began work for L. L.
Williams Monday.
Frank Knight is carrying on Henry
Hamilton sugar lot.
Next Wednesday the L. I. S. will do
quilting at Mrs. Kellogg S.
Victor Boyden is attending to the
depot while w. Boynton is away.
Airline Benson of South Londonderry
visited at Ernest Martin s Tuesday
Mrs. Martin and daughter of Town
shend visited at Ernest Martin s this
week.
Mrs. Amanda Allen, who spent the
winter with her daughter, came home
this week.
Roy Barnes went Monday to his
new home. His family went the end
of the week.
Mrs. E. A. Sprague, who spent the
winter in Wardsboro, returned Tuesday
to her home here.
Brattleboro Wednesday, morning for
a few days visit.
L. w. Kingsbury and Harrison
Kingsbury went Monday to Guilfor
to paint for Merle Willis.
Mrs. Lottie Bassett spent Sunday
with her father, Frank Hosley, return
4 ing to Brattleboro Monday.
/ Ralph Wheeler and family went t.
/ Worcester and Leicester, Mass, las
week, being gone several days.
Mrs Herbert Holton, who had been
visiting Mrs. Aurora Taynton, return
ed this week to her home in New
York.
Mrs. Eta Sage went to Townshen
Monday to visit her daughters, Mrs. {
c. Robinson and Mrs. J. c. Taft, an
families.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-07

Mrs. John f. Colburn of Burlington
sited her sister, Mrs. o. w. Follett,
ard family this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Allbee and son
went Thursday to visit with relatives
in Northampton, Mass.
Miss Rowe of Mt. Holyoke college
has been a vacation guest at the home
of Miss Blanche Brigham.
Mrs Lettie Dutton has returned
home from a week s visit in the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Lindsey,
in Brattleboro.
DR.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Martin of North
ampton, Mass, have been entertained
recently in the home of Mrs. Martin s
brother, Perley Allbee.
The regular meetings of both Birch
ard post, G. A. R., and Birchard Wo-
man s Relief corps will be held in Ma
sonic hall Saturday afternoon.
Percy Bristol of West Townsheud
has returned to his studies in the sem
mary, after remaining out several
weeks because of trouble with his eyes.
The Home club will meet Wednesday
afternoon, April 10, at the parsonage
with Mrs. Bosworth. All are asked to
bring work and something for lunch
eCn.
Miss Abbie Follett and sister. Miss
Florence Follett. who visited friends
and relatives in the village several
weeks, returned Wednesday to their
home in Weston.
Misses Katherine and Anna Marsh
OF Providence. r. l., who spent their
vacation at the home Of their cousin,
Ms q " Fo,lett returned TUESDAY
70 tboir school rrork At Eorfhfeid sem
irarv
NJ rsooo A,r1o,... ,,-,,,+ yy-,.,,,os.7o,-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-07
EAST JAMAICA.

Mrs. Florence Clough visited at N,
d. Allen S Monday.
Charles Patterson left here Monday
for the western states.
Will Patterson was home from South
Londonderry over Sunday.
Frank Parkhurst and Sam Patterson
are working in Taft s mill.
Miss lola Gleason gave a party to a
few of her friends April l.
Prentiss Butler returned to the Uni
versity of Vermont Monday.
B. L. Spiller of South Vernon was
at his farm here over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs R. E. Robinson and G.
NJ. Doane were in Brattleboro Satur-
day,
Leroy Potter began work Monday
for Henry Stratton in West Town
shend.
Miss Hester Holden of Westminster
West is a guest this week Of Miss lola
Gleason.
Mrs. NJ. Park Osgood of Underhill is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. &.
NJ Doane.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-07
URGES EVERYONE
TO QUICKLY GET
ON WATER WAGON
Drink glass of hot water before break
fast to wash out poisons.

To see the tinge of health bloom in
your face, to see your skin get clearer
and clearer, to wake up without a
headache, backaehe, coated tongue or
nasty breath, in fact to feel your
best, day in and day out, just try in
side bathing every morning for one
week.
Before breakfast each day, drink a
glass of real hot water with a tea
spoonful of limestone phosphate in it
as a harmless means of washing from
the stomach, liver, kidneys and bow
els the previous days indigestibla
waste, sour bile and toxins; thus
cleansing, sweetening and purifying
the entire aiimentary canal before put
ting more food into the stomach. The
action of hot water aud limestone phos-
phate on an empty stomach is wonder
fully invigorating. 1t cleans out all the
sour lamentations, gases and acidity
and gives one a splendid appetite for
breakfast
A quarter pound of limestone phos
phate will cost very little at the drug
store but is sufficient to demonstrate
! that Just as soap and hot water cleanses
sweetens and freshens the skin, so hot
water and limestone phosphate act or
the blood and internal organs. Thos,
who are subject to constipation, bilious
attacks, acid stomach, rheumatic twing
es, also those whose skin is sallow apt
complexion pallid, are assured that on
week of inside bathing will have then
both looking and feeling better il
every way.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-07
WHITINGHAM.

Vesta Sawyer returned to her school
Monday
c. S. Goodnow was in Bennington
last week
f. L. Wheeler is confined to his bed
most of the time.
Mrs. Newton Upton was i'll last
week, but is better.
Miss Houghaboon of Franklin, Vt,
is teaching in the Rider Pond district.
Richard Rossmeisl entertained with
a sugar eat a dozen or more of the
young people Saturday night.
The young people gave Gerald
Graves surprise party Thursday
night in honor of his 10th birthday
anniversary. Cocoa, cake, sandwiches
and home made candy were served.
Rev. Joseph Macdonald returned to
of two months He had to give up his
work here about three months ago on
account of sickness and is still unable
to continue, and has resigned his posi-
ton in the Baptist church, much to
! the regret Of the community. Mr.. Mac
Donald has been here about a year and
a half and the church prospered under
his leadership. He has made many
friends here who wish for him a speedy
recovery and future success in his
work. We understand he has a good
| position as a state missionary worker in
view as soon as his health will permit.
He will visit among friends here q
week or more before returning home
to New Jersey
There were about 50 voters out at
! the special town meeting Monday af-
ternoon. They elected H. A. Wheeler
road commissioner in place Of John y.
Dix, who resigned. They also elected
Mrs. Marcia Davis as library trustee
for five years and voted to pay the
librarian SO for her services the past
year. The question of the town :
maintaining high school was passed
over and no action taken, many of
the voters thinking 1t best for such
a question to come before the voters
at the regular town meeting in March
We trust by that time the voters will
have considered the advisabilitv OF
doing something to keep the young
people in town and getting them inter
estcd in building up interests here
Some say there is nothing for them tt
stay for If there is nothing they ear
stay and make something, FOR there
are certainly as good possibilities here
as anywhere and the young man or wo
man can make mark in the world an(
become a success here quicker thar
where there are thousands ahead o.
; them Let s educate our young PEG
pie to be competent and loyal citizen
of Whitingham There is plenty O
, room for them and the thoughtful am
l trained mind will see many possibilitie
for success and rcnown right here a
home.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-07

who spent a few days with Gurdon
Plaskett recently, returned to New
York Saturday.
Henry Williams, Clarence Torrey,
Leon Torrey, Austin Lackey and Wal
ter Lackey were at home here over
Sunday and went back Monday morn
ing.
Mrs Della Taft and Mrs. Mabel Rob
inson visited their mother, Mrs Sage.
between trains Wednesday, bringing
potted plants and cut flowers for her
birthday anniversary.
Rev. Irving H. Gray attended con
ference of ministers in Rutland Mon
day Plans We're made for a series of
Baptist association meetings to be held
throughout the state.
About % members of the L. 1. S.
surprised Mrs. H. J. Sage, their presi-
dent, Wednesday, that day being her
birthday anniversary. They brought
many good wishes, also refreshments
and d social afternoon was spent.
The Benefit society held meeting
Tuesday afternoon III the home of Mrs
A. l.. H. D. Taynton. The hostess was
assisted in entertaining by Mrs Her
bert Holton of New York There were
81 in attendance The afternoon was
spent as usual in sewing, after which
sandwiches, cookies, coffee and tea
were served. Mrs. Holton delighted
the company by telling their fortunes
All considered that they had been
graciously and charmingly entertained
by their hostesses.