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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-02-19
Battery Trouble In Engines

The batteries are a very fruitful
source of trouble for many engine
operators. If the engine will not start
or stops soon after starting or will
not pick up speed the cause may be IL
the spark. A weak spark gives very
slow combustion and often fails to
ignite the charge. A weak spark may
be due to loose connection. worn out
batteries, frozen up" batteries or q
short circuit. Loosen the wire from
the stationery electrode and scratch
the movable electrode with it. If a
bright purple spark is not produced
look for the above troubles.
Examine all connections, including
those at the switch and at the ignitor
The switch itself should not be loose
but work tight. While the wire may
be touching, and thus give spark
there is loss if all connections are
not tight.
Worn out batteries cause trouble by
weakening the spark. Usually it is
only one or two cells that are worn
out. A worn out cell not only does no
help but actually hinders by cutting
down the average STRENGTH of the SER
les. In order to get full use of each
cell an ammeter (battery tester)
should be used. A good one may be
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-02-19

purchased for one dollar and it will
relieve all doubt as to the strength of
calls and save it's cost in a year or
two. Cells testing less than 5 ampe-
res are of very little value, and though
they may be used in case of emer-
gency. Such weak cells often show
tendency to become exhausted in a
short time but recuperate after rest,
thus confusing the operator. The en-
CINE starts but will not continue to
run. 1t is not necessary to test for
voltage, as this is not perceptibly low
cred by use.
Cold retards the action within the
cell, so that little or no current is
given off. Hence the batteries are
said to be "frozen up"
Batteries that are standing out in
cold weather should be thoroughly
warmed before starting the engine.
A short circuit may occur at any
point where the two wires come in
contact with each other or the frame
of the engine, provided the insulation
is not perfect. In the battery box
short circuit often occurs by the cells
rafting around until two zines come
into contact 1t may also occur through
careless connecting of cells. Such a
short circuit will not only reduce the
strength of the shark but if allowed to
continue will soon wear out the cells
affected. Cells should be packed into
box with raper, rags. straw or cotton
waste to keep them firmly in place.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-02-19
Has Used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy For 20 Years.

"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been used in my household for tn,
past twenty years. | began giving i
to my children when they were small
AS a quick relief for Group, whoopint
cough, and ordinary colds, it has NJ
equal. Being free from opium ant
other harmful drugs. never fel
afraid to give it to the children.
have recommended it to large mum.
Der of friends and neighbors, wh'
have used it and speak highly of it,
writes Mrs. Mary Minks. Shortsville
N. Y. For sale by all Dealers. ad,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-02-19

are no terms on which he would con
sent to head the ticket, the outlook TO
Root will be much better than in tn,
event of rivalry. either avowed or i'm
piled. on the part of the Chief Jus
tice."
Wilson's competitor, the Philadel
phia Record, suggests, must not be (;
reactionary like Root. nor a radical
like Borah, but must be two-facet
individual, both progressive and con
sentative, who can thus unite the TIVE
factions. "Ex-Senator Burton o
Ohio" says the Record, "seems to fiji
this colorless role"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-02-19
PROSPECTIVE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

The imminence of the national cleo
ton forms the subject of an editorial
in the Los Angeles Tribune. This
newspaper speculates as follows:
Remembering only that the presi-
Dental election does not occur until
November, 1916, the announcement
will come to many as with a SHOCK
of surprise that We are within a few
weeks of the opening of the campaign.
at is interesting at this Juncture,
on the very eve of action, to note the
attitude of the leaders of the national
parties. A vast quantity of water has
run under the political bridge since we
battled at Armageddon on the side of
the Lord. History has been made by
all parties and in all parties
SIN the Democratic armament Will
sons star remains in the ascendant.
He shines alone in the political heav-
ems of the Democracy. If there be les
ser luminaries they do but revolve
obediently about him in their appoint
ed courses. If now and then a comet
flares, it's but Champ Clark coming
from nowhere and returning there.
"The hopeful Republican view is evil
denced in the speeches delivered by
Mr.. Taft, who, as it may be rennem-
bered, once was president of the
United States. Addressing the Ham,
ilton club in Chicago. Mr. Taft, who
carried but two states in the election
of 1912, described the Progressive
party as one with a crazy quilt plat
form put together with a view of get
ting votes The quotation serves to
show that Mr.. Taft knew but little in
1912, he has learned nothing since and
knows less now. We are enabled by
the yardstck he supplies to measure
the value of his assertion the rank
and file of the Progressives are back
in the party"
The candidacy of Mr.. Root is re-
garded favorably by republican and
independent editors. Says the Chicago
Daily News in this connection:
"Mr. Root undoubtedly is the ablest
of the men who are being persistently
mentioned for the Republican nomi-
nation. Whatever his attitude on
public questions may have been in the
past, before he took public office, and
when he was acting as attorney for
great corporations having interests
adverse to the public welfare, many
persons believe that Mr. Root is sin
cere today in his devotion to the in
terests of the people. Having taken
on the public as his client, Mr.. Root,
his admirers say, is and will remain
true to that client.
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tation. He is not canvassing the State
and national committees seeking
pledges. He has not adopted the pol
icy of denial and evasion so frequently
resorted to by those who long for the
prize and try to improve their pros
poets by indirection.
"a dignifed and proper position is
that which Mr.. Root has assumed. He
belittles neither the office his friends
would like to see him occupy, nor him
self. He is ready for what may come,
to lead or to follow"
Justice Hughes announcement de-
clining the honor that Nebraska would
have thrust upon him, ought to end,
according to the New York World, all
"similar nonsense" Remarks the
World:
"If Justice Hughes were candidate
for President he would say so. If he
had even the remotest intention Of
accepting the Republican nomination
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-02-19
March Jurors Drawn

Chief Judge Albert Constable drew
the following jurors last Saturday for
the March term of the Circuit Court
for Cecil county.
First Distrct-Powell f. Johns, Ed
gar j. Davis, j. Alfred Brown, limo
thy Devine and Benjamin Price.
Second District-Harry Redding,
Charles Whitelock, Joseph Schaefer,
Sr., Samuel Simmons. William A.
Queck, A. Harper Hazel and David
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Washington
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-05
EAST DOVER.

Miss Lillian Trevorron is assisting
at the telephone office at w. II.
Moore IS.
Several from this place attended the
play in Williamsville Grange hall Tues
day night.
Rev. and Mrs. f. II. Perkins at
tended the minister's meeting in South
Newfane Tuesday.
Robert Lazelle, who works in Brat
tleboro, is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. f. Lazelle.
The high school examinations will be
given in the chapel next week Thurs
day and Friday, May II and ~.
Baptist church, +. II. Perkins, pas
tor. Sunday sermon at II a. M, sub
iect, Old Hen and Chickens; Bible
school at 10 m.
Miss Ruby Howe and friend, Miss
Ruth Farnum of Leland & Gray semi
nary, Townshend, visited over Sunday
at Miss Howe s home here.
Herbert Perkins, who works in Dun
ham S shoe store in Brattleboro, was
here over Sunday with his parents
Rev. and Mrs. f. II. Perkins.
MI. anu MIS-. w DtHllS anu MI
and Mrs. Erwin Smith of Brattlebort
were guests Sunday of their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bemis.
Miss Gladys Preston, deaconess, whit
had preached in the Methodist churcl
since April l6, returned to Boston Mon
day.
The body of Mrs. Charles Ingram
placed in the tomb last February, wa
buried beside her husband in Dove
Center cemetery Monday afternoon
May ].
Ray Starkey and his mother, Mrs
Pearl Brown, moved the first of tn
week to the Dana Sutton farm il
South Newfane, Mr. Starkey havin
rented the farm for year.
East Dover played ball with Wi
Evansville last Saturday afternoon, tn
score resulting 1912 in favor of Dover
The boys expect to play return gam
on the home grounds Saturday, Ma
10.
The service at the Baptist churc
last Sunday morning was well attend
ed, IS being present F. II. Perkin
pastor, gave a chemical illustration @
how the blood of Christ cleanseth fror
all sin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-05
WEST ToWNsHEND.

w. II. Taft was in Brattleboro We'd
nesday.
Rev. Alfred Cornell was in Brattleboro
Monday.
Mr.. Skinner and Mr. Barber of Newfane
were in town last week
l.. E. Holden of Brattleboro was a bust.
ness visitor here recently.
The Tuesday Afternoon club met this
week with Mrs. Arthur f. Hadlock.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bolster of Winhall
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. O. +. Burnap.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G. Houghton visited
friends in Williamsville the first of the
week
Mrs. Hastings of Springfield Mass, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs Ann Carr,
the past week.
Charles o. Kimball was in Bratteboro
Tuesday to attend the dedication of the
Odd Fellows temple.
Mrs. Fannie Bemis and son, Clifford, OF
Enosburg Falls are guests of Mr. and Mrs
George w. Houghton
Holland Hastings of Springfield, Mass
spent the weekend at Mrs. Ann Carr's
Mrs Hastings returning with him tc
Springfield Monday morning
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-05
Worthy Objects Need Contributions.

Attention is called by the Park asso-
citation to the fact that contributions
are needed from the citizens in order to
put and keep the park and fountain in
proper condition, also to cover some in
debtedness for repairs made last year.
The natural attractiveness of the vii
lage is much enhanced by this central
park, which furnishes an ideal gather
ing place for many social occasions and
merry makings during the summer, and
it is a shady and convenient play
ground for the children of the nearby
school. The wisdom and forethought of
the early settlers of the town was
shown by the layout of this common
and planting the many shade trees on
the strip of what was at first a rough
and rocky acre of land
Contributions also are needed tC
defray the expense of blowing out the
village sidewalks the past two winters
the work has been done in an efficient
manner and all pedestrians have great
ly appreciated having the walks opened
so promptly after the numerous snow
storms. All contributions for these tive
purposes may be left at w. M. Sparks ;!
corner store, where the papers with lis
of contributors may be found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-05
WILLIAMSVILLE.

A. n. Sherman has new Dodge car.
c. II. Styles was in Stratton the first
of the week.
Mrs. A. L. Timson visited in Green
field from Friday until Monday.
Several from here attended the Odd
Fellows service in Newfane Sunday
morning.
c. d. Lazelle and E. H. Richardson
have been in Springfield and Boston
on business several days.
Mrs. Foster Whitaker, who has been
living recently in Agawam, came last
Wednesday to make her home with her
son, F. l.. Whitaker.
The leap year dance will be held in
Grange hall Friday evening. 1t is
hoped the ladies will come and bring
the gentlemen to the event of the sea
son.
There will be a ball game Saturday
afternoon between the local team and
the l.. G. S. team of Townshend on
the new grounds. The game will be
called at 2.30 O'Clock.
The Mizpah class will have charge OF
the services in the Methodist church
next Sunday evening. 1t will be q
story and song service, Christie s Old
Organ, with special music.
Mrs. G. B. Lamb passed her 10th
birthday anniversary on Tuesday, May
2. She was given a postcard shower
and during the afternoon several OF
her friends and neighbors called and
left as a token of their love severa
gifts, including flowers. Mrs. d. r
Stedman and Miss Alice Temple served
ice cream and waters.
| Those who attended the play, Al
Only Daughter, Tuesday evening were
well pleased with the performance
Miss Edith Landman played the par
of the daughter very acceptably anC
all the actors deserve much credit. Th'
play was under the direction of Mrs
A. S. Charlton. During the intermis
sion Miss Landman played two corne
solos, Mrs. Irving Williams sang anC
Mrs. w. L. Williams played a piano
SOLO About $40 was realized from tn,
play and supper
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-05
T0WNSHEND
Helping Hand Society Entertains.

The members of the Helping Hand So
riety gave their first public entertainment
Friday evening in the town hall A good
sized audience was present and showed its
appreciation of the program by hearty APP
pause.
Two short farces were given, the parts
all being perfectly memorized and the
characters skillfully interpreted by the
young actors. The singing of the seminary
male quartet behind the scenes in The Re
turn of Lefty made an effective ending to
the stage picture. The program given in.
tuded cornet solo, Raymond Phillips, Mrs
II. ID. Phillips accompanist; vocal duet,
When the Daylight Is Gone, Misses Della
Lawrence and Eta Thomas; farce, Gone
with Handsomer Man, Raymond Phil
lips as John, Rosa Watson as Mrs. John
| Allan Heath as father; soprano solo
Spring, Miss Florence Howard; vocal duet
Robin Is Coming Again, Misses Della
Lawrence and Eta Thomas monolog anC
cake walk, The Niger Baby, Miss Elois'
Cummings; vocal duet, Miss Howard ant
Harold Haskell male quartet, Lullaby
Messrs. Sparks, Cheney, Haskell, Spiller
farce in one act, The Return of Lefty.
The farce was pretty scene of a coun
try home and the expectation of the hom
coming of the actress daughter, who hal
been away four years. The different turn
to the plot were well carried out and an,
the whole closed with the singing o
Home. Sweet Home, by a male quartet
Marching followed the program. MUG
credit for the evenings success is due Mis-
Pearl Thayer, who arranged the entertain
Iment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-05
ESTATE OF T. E. sTockWELL
STATE OF VERMONT.

STATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Marlboro SIS
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interested
in the estate Of Il. f.. StocIwell, late OF
Brattleboro, in said district, deceased,
Greeting:
Whereas, application hath been made
to this court in writing, by the admins,
traitor praying for license and authority
to sell all of real estate of said deceased,
for the payment of debts and charges of
administration, setting forth therein the
amount of debts due from said deceased.
the charges of administration and the
amount of personal estate and the stu
alton of the real estate.
Whereupon, the said court appointed
and assigned the 18th day of May, 1916,
at the probate office in Bratteboro in
said application and petition, and order
ed public notice thereof to be given to
all persons interested therein, by pub.
fishing said order together with the
time and place of hearing. three weeks
successfully in The Vermont Phoenix, a
newspaper which circulates in the neigh
borhood of those persons interested In
said estate, all which publications shall
'be previous to the day assigned for
hearing.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear before said court, at the time
and place assigned then and there in
said court to make your objections to
the granting of such license, If you see
cause.
Given under my hand at Brattleboro,
in said district, this eth day of April
1916.
1919 A. F. sCFWENK. Irdro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-05
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. H.
Grange Voted to Have Community Fair

In the Grange meeting Saturday
night there were 81 members present
and three visitors, and to the enter
tainment 10 children. This was birth
day night. The treat consisted of ba
nanas and peanuts. A vote of thanks
was extended to C. A. Burbank for
four gallons of maple sugar given to
the Grange for the anniversary din
ner. The Grange voted to have a COM
munity fair this fall under the auspic-
es of Spofford Grange. Everyone in
the village is invited to compete.
Worthy Master Chickering will give
So to the boy who raises the best Sc,
lections of vegetables. Worthy Over.
seer E. L. Welcome will give Rhode
Island Red rooster worth $3.50 to the
same boy, and for a second prize the
master will give 81. For first prize
to the girls who compete in cooking
Rhode Island Red pullet will be Civ
en- by the overseer, and as second
prize 81 will be given by the master.
The entertainment consisted of q
reading by Harry VIM, Not Only
Doctors Carry Hand Bags; song by
three young women, Charlotte Hough
ton, Evelyn Puffer and Myrtle Farr
recitation, Winnie Streeter, Parce
Post; question, Unnecessary Accumu.
lations; recitation by Mrs. Albert
Chickering, The Courtship of Larrit
o Dee and Lassie O'Dee; song by
three young women; recitation by
John Hutchins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-05

the game by score of Ia to l. Merle
Bruce made an efficient pitcher for the
locals. Raymond Barry is captain of
the team this year.
The seminary was in session Monday
of this week in order that Saturday as
well as Arbor day, Friday, might be
taken as holiday. The annual "house
cleaning" at the seminary building
was on Thursday instead of Arbor day
as usual, as the teachers as well as sew.
eral members of the training class
wished to attend the teachers meeting
in Brattleboro on the later date.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-05
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF SARAH ANN WILLIAMS
BRADLEY.

STATE OF VERMONT.
Marlboro District IS.
Inc honorable Probate Court Tor the
TO the legatees under the will. and all
persons interested in the estate OF Sa-
ran Ann Williams Bradley, late of
Brattleboro in SAID district deceased.
Whereas a petition has been made to-
this court in writing by the trustees,
, under the win of said Sarah Ann VIII
laIns bradley, praying for license and
authority to sell certain real estate of
said deceased, to wit:
tract known as the Eaton Place,
consisting of thirty-five acres of land,
hillside, meadow, house, large barn.
| Two hundred feet of land on the west
side of Putney road
two hundred and twenty acres, tilage
land, meadow, wood land and pasture
three houses, three COW and horse
barns, silos, piggery, hen house, WOOD
sheds.
The Dummerston middletown tract,
consisting of twenty-five acres of up
The Nourse tract. consisting of forty
wood land.
The White cottage, so-called
representing to said court, that, the chill
dren of the said testatrix who have a
present life interest in the trust and
OF her descendants who are of age, as
sent to the granting of the petition, but
that some of the remainder men are
minors and there are persons unborn
hereafter become beneficiaries under anC
in the trust
/ That all the children of the testatrl,
writing among themselves with the trus
tees for the purchase and sale or sales
OF all said parcels of real estate t
, ley, Emily b. Wesselhoeft and Sarah Il
Tyson. And praying that a guardian az
Item may be appointed to represent il
Charles of said trust who are minors, un
ascertained or not in being:
, That the. petitioners be authorized t
accept each and every offer for sue
parcels of real estate as set forth Il
y said petition and ordered notice thereo
said parcels accordingly;
That in case the court shall be of tn
opinion that the price or. prices whic
l. have been offered for said real estat
are too low. then that this court fix an
determine such price or prices as ar
|, reasonable and proper and will authoriz
l. the trustees to sell and convey for tn
higher price so fixed and determined
and for such decree in the premises a
o to right and justice shall seem meet.
g and assigned the 9Th day Of May. iSi
at the probate Office in Brattleboro,
g said petition and ordered notice thereC
> to be given to all persons interestte
gether with the time and place Of hear
ing three weeks successfully in The Vei
{ mont Phoenix, a newspaper which cir
J. culates in the neighborhood of those pc
n sons interested in said estate, all {
which publications shall be previous t
the day assigned for hearing
Il Therefore you are hereby notified
g appear before said court at the time an
j place assigned, then and there in sal
l, court to make your objections to tn
granting of such license, if you Sc
cause.
e Given under my hand at BrattlebOr
:. in said district. this 18th day of Apr
= 1916.
u 1918 A. F SCHWENK. Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-05-05
Forger Heard from l.gain.

The young forger who successfully
operated among st. Johnsbury mer,
chants "a week ago and whom the 20
lice have been trailing, was heard from
Monday, when another forged check
was received at the Merchants Ma
tional bank.
This was for 500, and bore the sig
nature "Joseph Gauthier, ESD" The
man had several of Mr.. Gauthier Is
bank checks in his possession, having
helped himself to them. The check was
turned over to the police.
1t was cashed in Riviere-Du-Loup
Province of Quebec. The forgeries are
said to be very crude, but all have
been honored.