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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-29
WESTMINSTER.

George Dascomb is spending the holi
days with his family.
Miss Lamoille Langworthy of Hins
dale, schoolmate of Miss Helen Hall
spent Christmas with Miss Hall.
Miss Alice Brown, after spending {
few days with her sister, Mrs. r. r
Barber, and family, returned Wednes
day to her home in Jewctt City, Conn.
The next meeting of the Fortnightly
club will be held this week Saturday
evening with Mrs. j. p. Holmes hostess
Program: music; paper by George A
Dascomb; the will; music.
Pupils with perfect attendance dur
in the fall term in the grammar school
Alice Barber, Lillian Barber, Marian
Comstock, Lila Howard. Teresa Gray
Stella Metcalf, Doris Richmond, Mil
dred Wilcox, Raymond Smith. Mis-
Ellen Barry, teacher.
Mr.. Frank Pettigrew passed his It'll
birthday anniversary Dec. % and wa
helped to enjoy the evening by tn
presence Of his neighbors, Mr.. and Mrs
J. f. Ward and Mr. and Mrs Charlie
ComstOck and family. A poem writer
for the occasion was read and suitabl
gifts presented. Refreshments wer
served, including birthday cake wit
many candles and bounteous suppl
of fruit The pleasures of the evenin
will long be remembered by both Nj
and Mrs. Pcttigrew.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-29

an entertainer. Small of stature, of
pleasing personality and with voice
that seemed to be especially adaptable
to the form of entertainment she of
fered, she pleased the children and the
committee.
At $50 o'clock Rev. Delmar f..
Trout, president of the Brattleboro
Civic league, called everyone to atten-
tion and told them of what was to
come and wished all a happy New
Year. With l.. w. IIawley leading and
Alison J. Dugan, violin, Merrill Has
kell, cornet, and Miss Emily Clapp,
piano, the children sang Silent Night,
Holy Night.
Miss Wells then made her entrance
from the rear of the hall in witch cos
tune and as she made her slow, limp
ing way down the center aisle every
youngstcr in the room stood up. Some
gazed little awe stricken while others
laughed and applauded.
After a minute or two she disap-
peared behind a screen and suddenly
appeared in a fairy costume with her
hair in curls. Glow many knew !
was the witch?' she asked. At least
air, and she laughed. So did. the chill
dren. The bond of friendship was es
tablished. She told them the story OF
the first Christmas tree, a fairy story
that held their attention closely.
There were more carols, followed by
the rest OF Miss Wells entertainment
and then the distribution of candy ant
apples to every child. just as this
interesting and long-waited event was
due Santa Claus dumped down tn,
aisle in full regalia and was soon en-
gagged. with the assistance of Boy
Scouts, in seeing that every child haC
the desired good things to cat Ever
though some "repeated' in true elec
tion style there were none to say then
nay and with one verse of America al
the concluding feature the hall wa
soon deserted. .-...
Two large trees, electrically lighted
one at each end OF the stage, helped
make the front part of the hall bril-
liant and attractive.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-29
DECLARED SOLVENT.
Case of Martin H. Gibson of Ryegate
Was Pending a Year.

ST. JOHNSBURY, Dee. 29.--An in
voluntary petition in bankruptcy fled
against Martin H. Gibson of Rvegate,
was dismissed by Federal Judge Edwin
VI. Thomas of Connecticut, in a hearing
held in the office of Harland B. Howe.
The case had been pending in court for
over year. The creditors had alleged
that Mr.. Gibson had conveyed property
to defraud them.
Judge Howe was prevented from sit
ting on the ease as he was one of the
creditors, and it was heard by Judge
Thomas of the United States district
court for Connecticut. The case was
dismissed by him, on the ground that
Mr.. Gibson was not insolvent. Harry
Writers of Porter, Writers and Harvey
appeared for the alleged bankrupt, and
George l.. Hunt Of Montpelier for the
petitioning creditors. Charles Hosford
and Fred Wright of Woodsville ap
ipeared for the intervening creditors.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-29
ARRIVES FROM ARCHANGEL.
First Russian Ship to Reach New York
i'll Three Months.

NEW YORK. Dee. 9.-Yesterday, for
the first time in nearly three months. a
ship flying the Russian flag locked at
New York pier. She was the steam
ship Nologda, out of Archangel, Deem
her 3, and is in ballast to take cargo
for a port as yet unnamed. Until early
September a regular service was main
tanned between New York and Arch
angel, by vessels OF the Russian volun-
teer fleet, including the passenger steam
crs Kursk, Dwinsk, Gar and Czaritza.
These ships, for an unexplained reason,
were withdrawn from the New York
service and little has been heard of
them since. The Kursk was last report
ed to have left Archangel November u
with l04 passengers for New York, but
maritime circles heard yesterday that
she had been intercepted with orders at
sea to put into Liverpool, where the
passengers were transferred to the
British steamship Lapland, due at New
York this week.
Officials of the Russian lines at New
York decline to discuss the movement
of their ships, but others whose inter.
osts are associated with Russian ship
ping think the vessels are being used
to transport supplies from England to
Russia, by way of the ice-free port OF
Kola Bay, under the protection of wal
| craft Officers of the Nolodga refused
to say anything about their voyage
| from Arehangel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-29
BANKING SUPREMACY.
Has Been Established in United States,
Says COMPTROLLER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Resources
of national banks of the United States,
Comptroller Williams announces have
increased more than $4,000,0 100000 dur
ing the last two years and now aggre-
gate SO, 500, 900 600, exceeding by about
81 900, 100000 the combined total re-
sources of the Bank of England, the
Bank of France, the Bank of Russia,
the German Reischstag, the Bank of
Italy, the Bank of Spain, the Bank of
the Netherlands, the Bank of Denmark,
the Swiss National bank, and the I'M
perial Bank of Japan.
In a statement based on returns from
the last bank call, November II, the
comptroller directs attention to the fact
that the increase has been at the rate
of approximately IS per cent a year
during the last two years as compared
with six per cent a year for the ten
year period from 1904 to 1914, and that
the total resources are at present more
than double what they were ten years
ago.
1.-The compilation just completed of
returns for the last bank call, - the
comptroller's statement reads, eds
closes condition of strength, progress
and growth beyond all precedent. Re
| sources of national banks on the date
of the last call are greater than the total
resources of all reporting state banks
savings banks, private banks and loan
and trust companies throughout the
| United States at the time of the inau
guration of the federal reserve system
about two years ago.
''It Is also noteworthy that the re
sources Of our national banks at thi.
time exceed by 1921 100000 the tota
resources of all the reporting banking
institutions in the United States, in
Guiding state banks, savings banks an(
loan and trust companies and nationa
banks as well, as late as the year 1904. ,
The greatest percentage of increase
the comptroller states, during the two
| year period in which the federal res
serve system has been in operation wa
III the western states. Geographically
the increase was as follows: New Eng
land, % per cent; eastern states, 3!
per cent; southern states. % per cent
middle western states, 81 per cent
western states, 50 per cent; Paeif
states 33 per cent.
In this period" the statemen
says, "the New England and easter
states increased total of $2,005 900
600, while the south and west. incIudin,
the far west, increased 81, 022 900 600.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-29
HINSDALE, N. II.

Mrs. Percy Booth spent the holiday
in Concord.
Many are housed with the prevail
ing distemper.
4. w. Provost spent the holiday in
his home in Springfield, Mass.
Elmer Lasher, who has been critical
ly i'll, is considerably improved.
Thomas Welch went to his home in
Boston to visit over the holiday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bergeron visited
in Holyoke, Mass, few days this
week.
J. w. Field and l.. n. Stearns are at
tending the grand lodge of Masons i'll
Manchester.
Wilfred Delphy of Meriden, Conn,
has been visiting Hinsdale relatives
and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. William Dupee of Til
ton, n r., visited his parents here the
first of the week
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Richards and two
children of South Deerfeld, Mass, are
visiting at ]. NJ. Lamb s.
Mrs. E. ]. Bruce went to her home
in Randolph, VT, Saturday after spend
ing four weeks with Mrs g. E. Bruce.
U. MILAN EoHlItn OI SpFIHSue1u anu
Guy Smith of Greenfield, Mass, were
Christmas visitors at their home here.
Miss Margaret Powers is at home
| from ST. Adams, VT, for the Christ
mas vacation from her teaching duties
| Miss Susan Hanrahan and Miss Mil
! dred Hanrahan of Brattleboro were
guests at Michael Hanrahan s Satur
day and Tuesday.
Miss Flora NORM of Meriden, Conn.
and Miss Aldina NORM of Springfield
Mass, spent Christmas with their moth
er, Mrs. Charles NORM
Christmas was observed in ST. 10
seph s Catholic church with three mass
es in the morning, the last one being
/ followed by benedietion of the Blessed
Sacrament. The choir rendered specia
music and the church was very prettily
decorated with flowers and evergreen.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-29
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. H

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Cullinan of
Washington, D. G., are visiting her
mother, Mrs. p. Connarn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chamberlain
entertained their children Christmas.
Elmer is at work in keene.
S. S. Washer and Mrs. Nettie Young
spent Christmas in Greenfield, with
Mrs. Young's son and family.
Mrs. Henry Halliday and Mrs. Ida
McCrells and grandson visited their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Norcross.
Edith Burbank aud two children of
Northampton are spending the holidays
at home with her mother, Mrs. G. A.
Burbank
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Burnett of Bellows
Falls came Saturday to the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Burnett
and remained until Tuesday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-29
NORTHFIELD. MASS.

Miss Isaline Davis is i'll at Mrs. Mary
Houghton s.
Lawrence Lazelle spent the weekend
with his family here.
Fred Fox, ir., was home from Spring
field for the holidays.
Mrs. Bradley of Minneapolis is a
guest of Mrs. r. H. Philbrick.
Mrs. Bertha Hemmings was home
from Hartford for the holiday week.
The Girls club will hold a meeting
Saturday at t clock at the parish
house.
Mount Hermon students returned
Thursday to resume their term S work,
after a recess of a week.
Miss Charlotte and Miss Amelia Haus-
man of Grantwood, n. j., are guests of
their sister. Mrs. T. A. Holton, and Mr.
Holton.
Rev. and Mrs. F. w. Pattison went to
Boston Wednesday. They will return
Saturday. Guests in their home here are
Col. and Mrs. DOwd and Miss Helen
Dowd, parents and sister of Mrs. Patti
son, of New Jersey
\ dinner was given to all the EN-
ploS - u -NoItHHcIu SeHIIhdTy Will tHell
families in Gould hall Wednesday anC
100 were served q four-course dinner
after which W. R. Moody as toastmastel
called on d. Everett Lyman, who spoke
on the early years of the seminary. A
g. Moody continued in the same line
Dan Kelley responded to Why / Am /;
ISuffragctte; Prof. f. l.. Duley, Why
Voted for Wilson; Principal G. E. Dick
erson an Appreciation. The toasts wer,
followed by singing, piano selection
and charades by seminary students.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-29
NEWFANE.
Forest Scene at Christmas.

The Christmas celebration under the
auspices of the Congregational Sunday
school was held Monday evening i'll
Union hall and was largely attended.
The hall was trimmed artistically by
j. II. Convey in representation of a for
est scene. He used in decorating a
large number of small spruce trees with
two large ones lighted with electric
lights, upon which the Christmas gifts
were hung. The program in charge of
Supt. Charles L. Hescock was verv in.
teresting, consisting of recitations by
many of the younger members Of the
school and a number Of musical selec-
lions including those given at the close
of the village school, with Miss Mar
jorie Eames presiding at the piano.
Among the many presents distributed
was fine rocker and Bible presented
by Rev. f. Nj. Wiswall, in behalf of
many friends in the community, to
John H. Convey in appreciation of his
many kindly acts which have been free
ly given on so many similar occasions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-29

Milking machines are being intro
duced in some parts of the south coast
of Australia. The Sydney Herald says
that one installed on a Rocky Hill farm
is proving success; with two men some
- cows can be MIXED and the separ-
ating done in an hour.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-29
Municipal Christmas Pro-
gram Greatly Enjoyed in
Festival Hall
STORY TELLING
BY MARION WELLS
Singing of Carols and Distribution of
Candy and Apples by Santa Claus -
Two Electrically Lighted Trees an
Attraction,

Almost 800 children enjoyed last even
ing the third annual municipal Christmas
entertainment and the gifts that went
with il. Miss Marion Wells Of Bos-
ton, the entertainer of the evening,
worked her way quickly into the hearts
of the children. She appeared in
witch costume and soon changed to a
fairy costume in which she told fairy
stories, danced TO the words of famil-
lar nursery rhymes, and concluded her
entertainment by telling an absorbing
tale of rabbit life with the aid of
stercopticon views. TO hold the close
attention of an audience of 300 children
as she did, especially with the allure
ments of candy and fruit to come later
working against her, was a satisfac-
tory demonstration Of her ability as
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-19
LEARN FROM THE CAT
sY n. ApoiNGToN BRUCE
lie OF Personatty :. Psychology and Puenthood" e.e

have noticed similar behavior in
other cats that have observed al
all closely.
And IL has dawned upon me that
IL cats, as Is said. have nine lives.
they owe about eight OF these lives
to their freedom from useless
worry.
Contrast their behavior with that
Of many men AID women. The least
little thing may set these men and
women worrying all day.
Some people actually seem TO be
looking all the tine for excuses 70
worry II they can't find real ex.
cuses, they invent a few. And this
kind of inventing Is the easiest in
the world.
Do their worrying ways help
them one iota? Are they thereby
made happier. more energetic, more
successful?
II is the other way about. Worry
means unhappiness, weakness, fail.
Ure. Always It is devitalizing. not
energizing.
To chronic worriers, therefore. |
suggest, learn from the cat. Take
cat into your home and let that
cat be TO YOU not merely family
pet but a good example.
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Things That Sting.

Whether we take a sixmOnths vacation Grill
ing on the sands Of the border or siX-dsys
rest in a Canadian fishing camp we encounter
the same enemy permanently entrenched.
From the equator 10 the arctic circle unneces-
sary myriads Of winged things which sting, him
der mankind's work and play.
What 10 do for insect bites is an important
part of every vacationer's preparedness plans.
The most common bites or stlngs are those
OF the bee, wasp. yellow jacket, spider. horse
fly. yellow fly. red bug or chigger, flea and the
mosquito
In case of sting of any kind. the first thing
TO do is 10 remove the sting.
This can be done best with a needle or the
point or a small knife blade but care should
be taken 10 sterilze the implement before using
BY holding it in flame, or in boiling water
The next thing is TO apply ammonia or soda
water TO the affected part
In the case of bites well rs stlngs. paste
OF common baking soda or a bath OF ammonia
water is usually all that is required
II severe poisoning occurs, the victim should
be kept cool and quiet until doctor can be
summoned
An application Of so per cent solution OF
saturate solution of potassium permanganate,
to be had at drug store, is very effective cure
for insect poisons and for the poisons OF plants
such ivy and sumach-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-19
Avoid Clothes for Show
BY Webster.

now 10 spend most advantageous
Iy that part OF the family bulge,
SET aside for clothing Is described
IN detail by Mrs. Mary A. Ditma.
teacher OF sewing at the New York
Association for Improving the Con.
dition OF the Poor, in a pamphlet
JUST published by the organization
MIS- Dltmas says, in the opening
paragraphs: e
As large portion OF the family
income is spent on clothing. every
woman should know how 10 mr..
chase materials and clothing wise.
~ and economically"
Following are Things TO Remem.
ber:"
Clothes your family according 10
your income. II your income is
limited so that only the necessary
clothes can be bought. select these
Tor health. cleanliness and use. Do
not buy clothes for display when the
family needs shoes. stockings. un.
derclothing and everyday dresses
Clothing IS as important 10 health
az food You must protect your
body from sudden changes in tom
perature. Keep the BODY warm in
winter and cool in summer chin.
dren require warmer clothing than
, adults. so that they NAV be protect.
ed while they are growing. Do not
try to harden the body TO exposure
This Is dangerous even for those
who are very strong.
Street clothing that can be easily
cleaned or washed URdergArr1ents
absorb the moisture Of the body and
should be washed carefully and thor
! oughly. Never wear clothing NJ
night that you have worn during the
day. Hang your clothes where -ley
can air during the night. Have
clean night clothes and bedding.
Clean. neat, suitable clothes have
an effect on the self respect OF the
entire family. Even when very in.
expensive clothes are worn, you can
always look clean and neat.
Patronize reliable firms. This is
the first step toward safe shopping
Before going shopping make out
list OF what the family needs. De
eide on the amount OF money that
can be spent. Never buy clothes
that you do not need-New York
Herald.
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both in spirit and in letter. and he has a
big force of policemen on the avenues 70
see that his order is complied with.
Which step is bound to have the effect
of saving many lives in this fast-grow-
ing city.
The commissioner has the walking and
the street car riding public with him
and he has the sane kind Of automobile
driver with him.
The greatest trouble his men are
having is in convincing the pinheads that
they are not kidding them-that a law
in Detroit is really a LAW, meaning
something 10 be obeyed and carrying a
penalty when it is disobeyed.
The effect of the law will be, Of course,
to drive the pinheads from the crowded
thoroughfares-so so TO it, commissioner
Gillespie.
The farther you drive him from the
center of the town, the better the pub
lie at large will like it.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-19

Z "Youmoster, yoa don't knoU Uhdt IL Is 10 De
solthont q family. tUithout home. teithOuf q
coHntrv. And II you are eucr tempted 10 say
scord or do a thing that shell put a bar bet;oeeH
yo1 and pour fan!iy, your home and pour
COUNTRY. pray God in His MERCY TO take you that
fnstan. hop,e TO His oion hedpen. Stick BY your
faniIy, boy: forget that you hare a self 'ohile
sou do everything for them Think Of Eour home,
boy: iorite end send and talk about g. Let IL he
nearer to yonr thought the farther you hare TO
srapei from IL: and rush TO IL tohen you are free
And for your country boy. nercr dream dream
bit of serving her as she bids you, though td1t
serricc carry you through q thousand heIl@' No
WsGfter schat happens to you no matter 'cho
flotters you or ioho abuses you, nerer look at
smother flag, never let night pass but you pray
God to bless the Stars and Stripes. Remember
that you belong to your o,on country as you
belong to your oion mother: stand by her as you
tco1ld stand BY your o,cn mother."-Edward
Everett Hale.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-19
Big Family Not An Asset

A we'll spoken woman with a large
family received the sympathy OF the
Acton magistrate when she told him
Of her difficulties in obtaining a fat.
Her husband. who is lighting in
France, also served In the South
African war.
When tell the landlords that |
have seven children frighten
them" she said.
We want more population at the
present time" the magistrate com.
mented. Il think It Is lamenta bic :"
AT the suggestion OF the magis.
trate Sergt. Jarrold said he would
call and see the woman's present
landlord. and convey the views OF
The magistrate 10 him and ask him
to give all the latitude he could
TO the applicant until she could find
another fat.-London Globe.
Family Jars are never used in pre-
serving peace.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-19
Pointed Paragraphs

Chronic complaining doesn't make
a hard lot softer.
No point OF order Is in order when
a woman has the floor.
Never Judge a wornan's smiles by
her teeth; they may be false.
A man can drink himself tighter
than a woman can lace herself.
When the worst comes 10 the
worst, II Ia up to us 10 make the
best OF H.
Solomon was the wisest man OF
his day, yet he was hopelessly mar.
ried
Few women show discretion in
the selection OF things TO be left un.
said.
Don't get so far In advance OF
the times that they won't be able to
catch up.
It's an easy matter for a man to
break out OF the unknown class aft
er inheriting big fortune.
The reason a man can't tell the
average woman anything is because
she would rather talk than listen.
Though the winter girl may cut
figure on Ice, the summer girl
must have a figure OF her own 10
cut ice on the beach.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-19
Author OF The Riddle Of Perso

Cats are much like people, they
have an admixture OF good quail.
ties and qualities that are not SO
good. Also, like people. they differ
markedly from one another.
But all cats-at least, all cats that
| have ever seen-possess one char.
acteristic in common. And it is A
Characteristic which it were TO be
wished all human beings possessed
in like degree.
This characteristic is avoidance OF
unnecessary worry. So far as worry
is concerned cat, indeed, is phil
osophic 10 an extent comparatively
few OF us attain.
In my own home there has been
for year an energetic young tom.
cat, black and white. short. broad.
husky. This little cat. Peter, is
perpetually eager TO be on the 20.
He Is fresh air enthusiast, out.
doors at every opportunity. Natur-
ally he has had some exciting adj.
ventures. particularly with dogs.
Somehow Peter always manage
to escape a pursuing dog. He may
have TO dash madly, scramble un.
dignifiedly. But always he is able
TO perch somewhere-on fence top,
or tree branch-out OF the dog
reach.
Does he, having made his escape
sit fussing and tuning over the
close call he has had? Not at all.
The moment he knows he is safe
he becomes placid. calm, care.free.
Meditatively he gazes 81 the disap.
pointed dog yelping and gyratlng be-
meath him.
In the house he displays the same
philosophic spirit.
He has learned what the dinner
gong means, ard at the first sound
he hastens TO the dining room
whore he knows he has a saucer
on the hearth.
IL is too early. The saucer is
eng Very we'll. he can wait. He
may perhaps walk leisurely around
the room two or three times. Blu,
ne refuses 10 indulge in worry.
Instead he presently leaps upon
window sill 10 watch what is hap
pening outdoor. Or he may curl
up for A little nap--until he hears
some one pick up his saucer, when
he Is all attention once more.
Whatever else he does. he avoids
the error OF fretfulness.
Peter is not an exceptional cat