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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06
THE HOOKER PLACE.
Can This Property Be Secured For a
Public Park?

All our citizens realize that the
{" Hooker Place" with its wide lawn,
its trees, shrubs and flowers, has con-
tributed greatly to the beauty of our
village. 1t also has an historic interest,
for the house was built by Jonathan
Hunt nearly one hundred years ago and
was his residence while he was a mem
Der of congress, from 1927 to 1882,
when he died in Office There is ira
dition that Daniel Webster passed
night in this house as the guest of Mr..
geant-at-arms of the national house of
representatives in the 47th congress.
Another incident connected with
this property is that Brattlcboro's first
physician, DIR. Gardner II. Hail. had his
Office in a small building that stood on
the Main and High street corner,
which building he also used as a drug
store. 1t was burned in 1897. DIR.
Hall was the father of Gardner c. Hall
who was Il leading merchant here for
many years and freightcd his goods by
fiat boats up the river from Hartford.
He was the father of George G.. Add
son (the father of Mrs. George FOSTER
and John Hall. This generation of
Halls is well and favorably remem-
bered by many of our citizens.
Business blocks built on High and
Main streets would cramp those streets
and decidedly change the appearance of
that part of our village. Now people
wish that the town could have bought
the entire Hooker property, including
the land to be occupied by Manley
Brothers garage, possibly with a few
feet added, by persuasion, from Mr..
Urosby's slope.
Can this property be secured for
public parkl The statute is probably
broad enough to give the town author
ity to buy it for that purpose, but it
is doubtful whether II vote could be
obtained in view of the town S present
Indebtedness and the high cost of liv-
ing. An association might be created
with power to issue stock, say in 800
shares, 50 that citizens of moderate
means could contribute by buying
stock. This is Mr.. Hopkins S plan. In
that case the association would own
and maintain the park, or a number of
persons might furnish the money and
have the property decided directly to
the town which would thereafter main
tain it. We could name men, who, we
guess, would subscribe $1,000 apiece,
but whether $4,000 or whereabouts,
could be raised by either method is
question. Action will have to be TAX
en- soon or the property will be beyond
reach for public purposes,
A4 D. JAMES M, T4LER..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06
BRISK OPENING BUSINESS.
New Department Opened Friday at
Goodnow, Pearson g. Hunt Store with
Additional Force of Clerks.

AT a. m. last Friday the newly
added drygoods department in the Good
now, Pearson & Hunt store in the Amer
lean building was thrown open for the
first time The opening was eagerly
awaited by prospective buyers, and all
day the clerks were busy with large
number of customers. The stock includes
the $4,000 stock bought of the Day-Pol-
lard Co. of Bellows Falls, all first class,
and the force of clerks includes some from
Bellows Falls.
This new department, which is in charge
of John j. Sullivan, IA man of wide cxpe-
riencc in this line OF business, is attract
lively arranged and has caused much favor
able comment by the patrons.
In the clothing and other departments
large additions have been made to the
stock for the fall trade and altogether
the store is one of the best in this section
OF the state ,liBAh YJJ4 = Aaod yfAA vl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06
P1ERcE-MoRRIs WEDDING.
Double Ring Service in Home OF Br1de $
Grandmother - Couple Will Live IN
Greenfield, Mass.

The marriage of Ernest Fred Pierce
of jacksonville and Miss Pauline May
Morris of Brattleboro took place We'd
nesday at IL O'Clock in the home OF
the bride s grandmother, Mrs. Myra
/. Stone of 9 Forest street, Rev. j. f..
Trout, pastor of the First Universalist
church. of which the bride is a mem
Der. officiating. They were unattended.
A double ring service was used. Only
the relatives were present. The deco
rations were of autumn leaves and
hvdrangeas. The bride was gowned i'll
white net and embroidered batiste and
she carried white roses.
A reception followed immediately
after the ceremony. Miss Helen E.
Morris, sister of the bride, Miss Iva
IL. Pierce, sister of the bridegroom,
and Miss Marion Stone and Miss Mar
iorie Morris, cousins of the bride
served. The couple received wedding
gifts of silver, cut-glass, linen, furni
ture and money.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce left that noon
on a wedding trip by automobile. The
bride s travelling gown was of dark
green trimmed with maribou. They
will be at home after Nov. | at BOZ
| wells Strcpt, bTccnhcluj MdSS'
Mrs. Pierce, who is daughter OF
Mrs. May Morris of Brattleboro
formerly was teacher in the Center
Vile school, Mr.. Pierce is son of Mr.
and Mrs. Mervin Pierce of Jackson
Vile and is employed as machinist fol
Goodell & Pratt in Greenfield.
Among the outof-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Lydcll of Spring
field, Mass, Miss Marjorie Morris OF
Ludlow, Mass, Miss Alta Wheeler OF
Readsboro, Mr. and Mrs. Mervil
Pierce and daughters, Iva and Irene
and Mrs. Murray Pierce, all of Jack
sonyillc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06
OPENING OF WOMAN'S CLUB.
Largely Attended in Odd Fellaws' Tenn
pie Banquet Hall - Reports and
Groups of Songs Enjoyed.

The first meeting of the Woman 8
club for the fall and winter was held
Wednesday afternoon in the banquet
hall of the Odd Fellows temple and
was largely attended.
Reports of the biennicl meeting held
in New York were given by Mrs. Il. b..
Smith, Mrs j. NJ. Adams and Mrs. C..
c. Fits and reports of the state feder-
alton at White River Junction were
made by Mrs. f. b. Smith, Mrs. Fran
els p. Blake, Mrs. Frank w. Nichols
and Miss Edith Gilllcy.
Mrs. w. II. Bond sang group of
songs accompanied by Mrs. J. Gray
Estcy and Miss Ruth Brown was heard
in a group of songs, with Mrs. +. p.
Blake at the piano. The social commit
tee served tea.
The next meeting will be held in the
same place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06
BRIDGE COLLAPSED WITH LOAD.
Horses Legs bangle Over Stream -
Three Drivers Managed to Extricate
Them - Nobody Hurt.

One of three teams owned by f. A.
Larrow, which were drawing lumber
Tuesday afternoon past the John
Taft place in West Dummerston, broke
through the short bridge over stream
near the Taft place. Driver Edward
Jackson went down with the load to
the bed of the brook about eight feet
below, but escaped with nothing more
serious than numerous bruises and a
few scratches. The load drew the
horses back until their hind legs
dangled over the brook, but by con
certed effort the three drivers dragged
them out with nothing more serious
than slight cuts and bruises. The head
team passed over the bridge safely,
the accident happening when the sec
ond team was crossing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06
ELoPING COUPLE FoILED.
Misrepresented Age to Clerk Hopkins,
Who Turned Her Over to Police
Mother Comes for Her.

When George Smith, 90 years old, and
Irene Senville, 10 years of age, walked
into the Office Of Town Clerk Carl S.
Hopkins yesterday and said that
they wished to be married Mr.. Hopkins
promptly asked the girl if she had
written permission from her parents to
take the step. She replied that she was
II years of age. Mr.. Hopkins informed
her that she was one year under the
age required by law before she could
do as she pleased about marrying. Dis
appointed, the young people left the
clerk S Office.
Not long after their departure Mr..
Hopkins received n telephone call from
the police of Northampton, Mass, ask
ing him not to issue a license to the
couple if they appeared at his Office be-
cause the girl was only Is years of age.
Mr.. Hopkins hurried TO the railroad
station and found them ready to take
the ILL train for Bellows Falls. He
Informed Officer Charles Wood of the
situation and the officer took them in
charge.
Smith said he was % years of age
and he looked to be old enough to vote
The girl admitted that she was only 10
years old, but said that she had taken
the advice of lawyer in her home city
and he had told her to 90 to Brattleboro
and say that she was II years of age
and everything would be all right. She
was little inclined to doubt the
sOundness of the attorneys advice.
She was placed in charge of the Mu-
tual Aid association and her mother
came for her that afternoon. The young
man was allowed his liberty as there
was no charge on which he could be
held.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06
Colonel, First Infantry.

Col Reeves says the Vermont regi-
mcnt will not be represented by rifle
team this year at the rifle matches,
which will be shot this month at Jack
sonville, Fla, because of the failure Of
the government to make any appropria-
tion for this purpose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06
Something Every Husband Knows.

She may be your ray of sunshine
In this world of toll and strife;
She may be your shock absorbcr
On the rugged road of life;
You may find the seventh heaven
In the glory of her smile,
Yet, I'll bet she puts one over
On you every little while
BERTHE Bertram
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06
INV u. NETl Tlo.
Colonel, First Infantry.
Major w. o. Cooley, Commanding First

MAUI W ". COpiNy' a - 81
Battalion
My dear Major Cooley
1 wish to take this opportunity to
thank you most sincerely for your 10y
al support and for the efficient manner
in which you have performed your du-
ties while we have been in the federal
service. | have greatly appreciated
the benefit and value of the advice
and counsel of the field officers of this
regiment | believe that we all realize
that we have produced fine regiment
within n very short period of time, and
would feel as though | had
neglected to give proper credit if ! did
not at this time express my apprecia-
ton to those who have so ably assisted
me in this work.
Very sincerely yours,
IRA l.. REEVES.
Colonel, First Infantry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06
DEATHS.

In jamaica, Sept, %, Mrs Mary c.
Fox, 50, widow of Silas $, Fox,
In West Brattleboro (NIclrose hospital
Sept %, Nelson Parker, p, of West Brat.
tleboro,
In Scranton, Pa, Sept. %, L. C. Bar
nard, sc, formerly of Brattleboro.
In Springfield Mass, Oct. |, Clancy s.
Farr, 10, native of West Chesterfield
n. H., former resident of Hinsdalc, n
II.
In Clinton, Mass, Mrs, PAMELA d.
Smith, formerly of llinsdalc, n. H., wild
ow of Henry c. Smith,
In Windham, Sept. %, Mrs. Edith
Holly, wife of Michael Holly.
One observant woman may be a whole
nuhlic oninion in herself .
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06
Burlington Banker Dead.

Henry G. Fuller, 80, teller of the
Burlington savings bank and an honor
graduate of the University of Vermont
in the class of 1906, died in his home
yesterday after an illness of two
weeks with throat trouble. He
leaves a wife and two children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06

The United States yearly produces
$4,000 worth of buttons. .- .--...
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-10-06

One observant woman may be whole
public opinion in herself.a.v ~ ,.A4
The Dermott news., 1916-09-28

- - '.NNt' ~ a N'i' ''t't'1F
The Grip Of Evil
Best Shoes at Cohen :.
BoKN. Sept p. a son, to MIR. and
Mrs Pink Osborn
BoKN. Sept. -, a son. to NJ. and
Mrs. Sam Bentley.
Want a HAT? Go to
Mrs T. NJ. Hutchinson.
Born Sept. .. a son, to Mr.. and
Mrs W. T. Johnson.
Don fail to see the GRIP of Evil
al the Alex tomorrow.
Dupree Seminary viii begin its fail
session on the 9Th of October.
Read the Grip of Evil IN this pa
per See the pictures at The Alex.
s.. n0 trimmed Velvet Hat for 81 -.
Mrs r. NJ Hutchinson.
MARRIED. Ioha II Powell and Miss
Carrie Evans Rev. Holley officiating
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head
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mere N'siAi''E ii.' = '''. -
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II T.. = l'1He' ana son = =. '''N' :
"''2re' 70 100 ''''N one '"l ~
Week IN 'h'" n''''"n-
l. G Bailey and sister Miss SUSIE
leave today for Washington d. {, L.
Resume th''f s'h"ol "ofN-
Mrs. Bertha Moore eli Malvern has
been here visiting her sister. Mr. Nj
+. Bentley, for several weeks
r.. -, -. AZ.
one. horse load Zoe at our factory
Elmel-Ashcreit Mig. le.
Nr. Alj,. Hubbard cam. down from
Dpr,a. Saturday for visit with her
rev, ,,,,p5son ~ tho " r Johnson
bona
The Dermott news., 1916-09-28
No. 666

This 10 . prescription prepared especially
Tor MALARIA or ChilLS 4 FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, end
II taken then - . tonic the Fever will not
return. II acts on the liver better than
Cslomel end does not sripe or sicken. Csc
The Dermott news., 1916-09-28

The total enrolment of the school is
pa. The number OF pupils in the High
School is 30 the largest enrolment FOR
fnlll NnnrA
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-08
Proposes Belgium
Ever Remain the
Buffer Country

Correspondence OF the Associated Prcssl
TOXIC. Feb. 9o-In an introduction
which he contributed to n book entitled.
Belgium and the European War" which
has Just been published by Count della
Faillc dc Leverehem the Belglan minis
ter to Japan. Premier Count Okuma de-
clares his judgment that the peace OF
Europe and the whole world demands
that Belgium be made I'm the future more
firmly than ever buffer state.
The work OF Count della Fanle Is a re
view OF the situation in Belgium since
the entrance OF Jerman troops at the out
break Of the war The author discusses
In detail the evidence concerning the
question OF the violation OF Belgian neu-
trolity and alleged German acts of cruelty
and reaches the conclusion that the proof
Of German cruelty Is NJ overwhelming az
Is certain the violation OF Belgium neu-
trality.
The existence OF Belgium as buffer
state Is Indispensable to the peace OF the
world. wrote Count Okuma In his pre-
face to the volume. The occupation OF
this buffer state today by the Ger
mans" he declared rs not only In opposi-
ton to the stipulations OF the treaty OF
1882, but It is inadmissible from the
standpoint Of Justice and contrary to the
principles for the preservation OF the
peace Of Europe To make Belgium what
1t was before. namely to make It buff
fer state on a more solid basis II very
necessary not only for the peace OF Eu-
rope, but also for the peace Of the whole
world He added
Besides il is a work OF Justice. We
cannot help admiring Belgium. where.
from the king down to the simplest citi-
zen. all, in this terrible struggle, are
fighting with such desperation for the
future OF the state and for justice and
that at the risk OF their lives and with
no thought OF themselves. We have no
doubt whatever that the final victory
will be on the side of Justice and that the
loyalty will be crowned with success"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-08
Naming of AOki
Creates a Furry
At Jap Consulate

Correspondence OF the Associated Prcss)
PEKtNG. Feb. Announcement from
Shanghai that Lieutenant General Aoki
II to he stationed az the japanese CON
sulate at that point as sort OF military
attachc has created a furry in Picking
The assignment OF military officer OF
General Aokis rank and wide experience
To the Shanghai consulate Is Interpreted
by the Chinese press to mean trouble
for the Chinese government and the lay
ing Of broad plans for some sort Of milf
tary movement on the part Of Japan,
From what Is known OF General Aokis
predictions. his presence IN Shanghai
gives fair ground for misgiving on the
part OF those whose interests lie in the
preservation OF peace and order In China.
The general is reported to have been
very deeply interested in the revolution
or 1911 and to have had close associatio
with the rebels who rose against
the government in 1918. II Is notorious
that shanghai IL the headquarters OF the
desperadoes who wish 20 create condi-
tion OF anarchy in China and Il IL equally
notorious that what arms they are able
to secure are sent by the Chinese refugees
IN Japan. In these circumstances the
presence OF General Aoh In Shanghai IL,
to say the least. remarkable.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-08
Nebraska
MOrrissey Opinion
In the Commissioner
Case is Interesting
lFrom a SAD Corresnnndent.l D

- A'lAA ~ NAtAA NNlAtellRllAltNlsN
LINCOLN, March 7.-tSpecial Tho fiji
ing Of dissenting opinion by chief Jus
tice OF the supreme Court Morrissey.
which is concurred in by Associates Let
ton and Rose in the county commissioner
case from Douglas county. In which
County Commissioner Gus Harte was re
fused a chance to file for the office By
Election Commissioner Moorhead on the
grounds that the last law had redistricted
the county so that he could not file, is
interesting.
The majority opinion OF the court as
written by Judge Sedgwick holds that
the legislature has no power TO dsre-
gard the constitutional standard Of ap-
portionment because OF the nature ana
character OF the population and busines 50
interests The constitution will not per-
init one class Of voters to he given more
power in governmental affairs than Is
given to another class.
Chapter 10, laws Of 1915. which pro
vides that counties OF more than les.0lO
Inhabitants shall be divided into five dis
tricts and that all territory outside OF a
metropolitan city and more than two
miles from the limits OF such city shall
comprise one OF those districts and have
equal representation upon the county
board with each of the other four dis
tricts Is unconstitutional because the re-
suit Il that in Douglas county, TO which
the act applies, the district so formed
will contain less than one-third OF the
population OF each of the other districts
and would have equal power in the gov
eminent OF the county"
Chief Justice Morrlssey dissents be-
cause mo provision OF the constitution
has been pointed out to which the act
does violence. and It is the duty or the
court to sustain every law which does
not clearly violate the provisions OF tho
There is no provision OF the
directing that counties shall
be divided into commissioner districts. or
determines that such an office as county
shall be created. The whole
field as to what county officers shall BIO
elected and how they shall be elected and
from what territorial divisions. IL left
entirely to the Legislature We have long
the wisdom OF dividing coun-
ties into districts and in overthrowing
tho act, the majority opinion repudlates
the very policy 1t purports to support.
While the act requires the commiss ,oners
to be chosen from districts they are
elected by the entire electorate of the
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-08
Makes Stubborn Coughs
Vanish in a Hurry
Surprisingly Good Cough Syrup
Easily and CheRpIy
Made at Home

II some one in your family has nm OBJ
stinate cough or a bad throat or chest
cold that has been hanging on and refuses
20 yield to treatment, get from any drug
store "a ounces of pineN and make f
into pint of cough syrup, and. watch
that cough vanish.
Pour the 21s ounces of Pinex $50
cents WORTH into pint bottle and All
the bottle with plain graduated sugar
syrup. The total cost Is about 81 cents.
and gives. you full pint--a family
supply-of a most effective remedy, at a
saving OF ~. A days use will usually
overcome hard cough. Easily prepared
in minutes--full directions with Pinex.
Keeps perfectly and has a pleasant taste.
Children like II.
It's really remarkable how PROMPTLY
and easily 1t loosens the dry, hoalse or
tight cough and heals the infiamed mem.
branes in a painful cough. It also stops
the formation of phlegm in the throat
and bronchial tubes, thus ending the per-
sistent loose cough. A splendid remedy
for bronchitis, winter coughs, bronchial
asthma and whooping cough.
Pinex is special and highly coucen.
trated compound of genuine Norway pine
extract, rich in guaiacol, which is 40
healing to the membranes.
Avoid disappointment bv asking your
druggist for '2Ia ounces of pinex," and
do not accept anything else. A guarantee
OF absolute satisfaction goes with this
preparation or money promptly refunded
Ihe Pmex Co., TT. Wayne, Ind.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-08
Nebraska
BANKING BOARD
MAKES NEW RULES
Hereafter Half the Stock Must Be
Subscribed by Residents of the
Banks Home Community.
TOO MANY BANKS BEING FORMED

LINCOLN. Neb., March THE
Nebraska state Banking board today
announced that hereafter an effort
will be made to investigate more
thoroughly applications for state
hank charters in an effort to curb
the growing tendency to promote an
excessive number of state banks"
The board announced that it will here
after require so per cent OF the stock of
each proposed state bank to be sub
seribed among residents OF the com.
munity where the proposed institution is
to be located. and 1t will examine closely
the needs OF the people OF the COM
munity for new bank The board takes
upon itself the power to refuse any
charter which It deems does not conform
to its requirements.
In announcing Its new ruling the board
says there is growing danger to the
banking interests of the state. to the in
terests OF tho depositors and the guar
anty fund owing to the large number Of
state banks being formed.
The ruling made is based on recent
state supreme court decision. which held
the power of accepting or rejecting APP
plications for state bank charters rested
with the board.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-08
Burlington Asserts
1t Does Not Intend
To Raise It's Rates
lFrom a staff correspondent.l

Vt rom a SlalI correspondent
LINCOLN. March 7.-(Special There
will be no increase in passenger rates in
Nebraska made by the Burlington rail-
road for intrastate traffic, according to
Solicitor Byron Clark, who came to Lin.
coin today and filed a demurrer in behalf
of that road in the office of the clerk
of the supreme court, which sets forth
that the road does not now. nor has it
at any time contemplated raising the
rate
The demurrer sets out that the road
has at no time in any manner. nor does
1t now expect to attempt TO break the
law regarding passenger rates or the
sale of mileage books, nor has it in any
manner aided other roads in violating
the law or encouraged them to COM
mnece proceedings to have the law an
nulled, nor does it intend TO violate the
law as to the 2-cent passenger rate
Neither does Il intend to dishonor its
mileage books, nor has it at any time In
any manner encouraged anything of the
kind
II has not I'm any manner aided or
assisted or advised the Missouri Pacific
or the Rock Island railroads in MAKING
an appeal or the bringing of suit re-
ferred to in the proceedings TO declare
the law invalid. 1t was not present even
as a spectator during the hearing before
the federal court for an appeal from the
ruling OF the State Railway commits
sion.
In fact the road has no intention OF
doing anything else, as far as rates in
Nebraska are concerned, but to live up
to the law.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-08
Fairbury Masons to
Erect Big Temple

FAIRBURY, Neb.. March Especial
Telegram.)-At a meeting of Tairbury
lodge No. IS. Masonic. 1t was decided to
erect a Masonic temple to cost $3.50
The matter of erecting Masonic temple
at this point has been under considera-
ton few weeks and a committee has
been soliciting funds. Former Mayor
Charlie Hulburt headed a committee that
solicited funds from approximately 200
Masons of this city.
The local lodge owns a lot here and the
building will be erected thereon. 1t will
be two-story structure and It is the in
tention of the Masons to lease the ground
floor and devote the upper story to Ma
sonic rooms.
The building will be strictly modern and
operations will commence at once, as the
funds have been subscribed A building
committee will be appointed and the con-
tract let as soon as possible
Fairbury Masons are unanimous in their
desire for temple at this point.