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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
Farmers Hold Back Product
to Compel Distributors
to Pay More
MANY THOUSANDS
OF GALLONS SPILLED
Dairymen and Employees of Distributors
Clash and Farmers Are Held Up and
Beaten - Cheese Factories Opened to
Dispose of SErnlus.
Dispose of Surplus.

NEW YORK, Oct 3.-The New York
state farmers tightened their grip on the
mllk supply today and caused a further
reduction in the quantity supplied to
this city.
The farmers are holding back the
product of their dairies to compel the
big distributors to pay higher prices
!, The milk war, which originated with the
organization of the Dairymens league, has
spread throughout the state Reports from
all parts of New York tell of thousands of
gallons OF milk spilled in combats between
the dairymen and employees of the distrib.
utors; farmers held up and beaten and the
establishment of cheese manufacturers n
dispose of the surplus resulting from the
Withholding OF New Yorks city supplies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
BRITISH LOST AERoPLANE.
Machine Was One of Squadron Which
Made Attack Near Brussels.

LONDON, Oct. ). - British naval
aeropianes yesterday made another at
tack on the Germans in the vicinity of
Brussels. One of the British aeroplanes
was lost.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
Special Trains Will Carry
State Troops to Their
Home Stations
HOPE ESTEY WILL
HEAD NEW REGIMENT
New Defense Act Makes it Necessary
to Raise at Least Two More Regi-
ments in Vermont Officers Checking
up Property.
Especial to The Reformer. J

FORT ETHAN ALLEN Oct. ?.
The work on muster out papers has
proceeded rapidly during the past few
days. The physical examinations of the
men and officers have been completed,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
Centre Congregational Church

Thur-dar, Get ;, at 30 j.. N The
women Of the parish are asked to meet IL
the chapel to sew for the home missionary
box A~largn attendance ls requested.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
GERMANS HELD IN CHECK.
Tho French Curtain and Machine Guns
Prevented an Advance.

PARIS, Oct. 3.-Violcnt fighting has
bccl IN progress on the Somme front
north Of Rancourt the war office an
nounccd today, The French curtain of
fire and machine guns, however, were
effective in checking the German at
tcmpts to debouch from the st. Pierre
wood in this region.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
BULGARIANS RETREAT.
Fall Back Under Heavy Serbian Fire,
Says Sofia Report.

SOFIA, Oct. 3. - A retreat By the
Bulgarians under heavy Serbian artil-
leiy fire is reported in an official state
mcnt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
In Odd Fellows Temple

Tuesday evening, Oct. ., district
meeting Of the subordinate lodges Of
district NO. 10. Banquet at G.3G y. m.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Probably Wednesday
Warmer in Vermont.

WASHINGTON, October ). The
weather forecast: Fair tonight and
probably Wednesday. Warmer in
New Hampshire and Vermont. Gentle
shifting winds becoming east.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03
Throwing a Force Across
the Danube May Menace
Gen. Won Mackensen
TWO FORTRESSES
ALREADY EVACUATED
Quick Action of Rumanians Nav Alter
Entirely Complexion of Fighting in
the Near East - Cooperating with
RuCsians.

Rumanias 5 stroke against the central
powers IN throwing a force across the Dan
ube Is the outstanding feature in the cur
rent war news. Should this army prove 20
be OF formidable size it will constitute a
menace to Won Mackcnsen. He already is
being subjected to heavy pressure along
this line by the Russians and Rumanians,
Presumably in connection with the flank
ing Opcratlons
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03

simultaneously with the crossing Of the
Danube the strong Russo -Rumanian army
facing Won Mackcnsen in the Dobrudia
attacked his German, Bulgarian and Turk.
ish troops along the whole front of 40
miles. The Rumanians were successful on
the center and right flank of the Teutons
Heavy lighting is going on in Transyl-
wanna with varying fortunes The Ruma-
mans have captured IL Austrian officers.
900 men and four machine guns in the
mountains of northern Transylvana, and
the Austrian and German official state
mcnts received here admit Rumanian pro.
Bress on both banks OF the Great Kukel
river, further south. West of Petrozsny
the Austrians stormed Oboroca height
lhey also tool, some heights near OIsova,
at the Iron Gates of the Danube.
By a single bold stroke the Rumanians
may alter entirely the complexion of the
lighting in the near east The troops who
crossed the Danube hope TO crush Won
Mackcnscn or to force him to retreat from
the Dobrudja enabling the Russians and
hlnanlans to begin their invasion of Bull
garia from the north
This would Immediately affect the front
IN Macedonia and in Tansyvania and the
Iarpathnns, causing the withdrawal Of
more Tcutonic troops.
The point where the Rumanians have
crossed the Danube IS at the southern
boundary OF the Dobrudja, where the Dan
tbc flows northeast From Rustehuk, in
Bulgaria, TO Turtuksi, in the Rumanian
Dohrudie, is distance of about 40 miles.
Setting foot on the southern bank Of the
Danube anywhere in this space the Ru-
manan army is 100 miles almost directly
South of Won MacLenscn's line, stretched
across the middle Of the Dobrudje, a few
miles south Of the Ccrnavoda- Constanza
railroad, which the Russins and Rumanans
hold
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03

LONDON, Oct. 3.-Field Marshal Won
Mackcnsen, who commands the forces Of
tic ccutral powers operating against the
Rumanans and Eussins in Dobrudie has
ordered the evacuation Of the Danube for
trcsses Of Silistria and Turtukai, recently
captured by the Teuton, Bulgarian and
Turkish forces, saws a despatch.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03

SOFIA, Oct. 3.-The number of Ruma.
mans who have invaded Bulgaria is placed
mt svcral battalons A statement an
nounclng the passage of the Danube by the
invaders saysi "On the Danube the enemy
conveyed to our banks in boats several
battalions. Measures have been taken to
attack them
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03

The. cost of government meat inspec.
tion Is said to amount to four cents pcr
capita annually.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-10-03

Smith college, Northampton, Mass,
last year received gifts totalling
$4,000.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Allies Claim Proposal Not Sincere, But
to prepare for more vigorous figgpt
People Of Europe tired of war and beg.
ging for Peace

Germany has made proposals of peace to England
and France and have asked the United States and other
neutral powers to assist in bringing about termination
of the bloodiest war in the history of the world
The latest report from London under date of Dec
18th, says;
lft England and France will riy reject peace pro
o' anu et ales EOS taken a foregone con0lu
sion today, England ana ~ r+ 1ono ,isod into 41
opinion, but a. = % .7in - tho vio1, +o,,oo NV
th~ "00h@A'1c
press
proposing peace being written Ger
many taking the vigorously than
correspondent of the Daily Iele
understands thai the peace written by the Kaiser
himself the eichstag would suggest that
peace up Gerllans proposal accordingly not
prising England.
military critics believe that the rejection Of the peace
methods both land and
ruthless than any attempted 1t also believed that relentless
submarine warfare will follow rejection. -
The European people i1ed Of and begging that
the war will soon be ended and peace restored.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Farmers Loan Associatin"
to Orn'-

Another meeting of the farm
ers was held here Tuesday after
noon when the mmittee, ap-
pointed at a former meeting,
made report that property va
lued at $4,000 had been pledged
to the association, leaving about
$12, 900 to be subscribed.
A committee of three was ap-
pointed to draw up articles Of
incorporation. This committee
is r. W. Hatten, O. E. Hairston
and It. j. Walton and will make
their report next Tuesday at 10
a. NJ. at which time a meeting
will be held to further the or
ganization.
All farmers and business men
are invited to be present.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
OuGfport Bank
Closes Doors

! The Bank Of Commerce at Gulf
port did not open for business
Thursday. A notice posted on
its doors stated that it had been
placed in charge of J. s. Love.
state bank examiner. The clos
ing Of the bank was shock to
the community and it was believ-
ed that the institution was in.
solvent condition.
Whether it will open again or,
not is as yet problematical, but,
strong efforts are being made to
reopen the doors Of the bank.
Help Of a substantial nature has
been proffered by the First Ma
tional Bank, which might make
it possible to put the bank on it's
feet.
The most significant fact con-
nected with the closing of the
Bank Of Commerce is that the
institution is thoroughly solvent.
This statement was made this
by State Bank Examin-
81 J. s. Love.
According to figures given out
by Mr.. Love, the deposits of the
bank at the time of closing were
$4,000; loans, $307, 900; undivid
ed profits, $12, 600. and bills pay
able $4,000. Cash on hand was
about $4,000 According to Mr..
Love the condition of the bank
was such as to warrant it's con-
tinued operation.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Woman President of Gulf &
Ship Island

In all probability, Miss Grace
Jones, only daughter and child
of the late Captain j. II. Jones,
will succeed her father as presi-
dent of the G.. & S. I. r. r.
Miss Jones was her father S
constant companion during the
long illness before his death and
kept in close touch with his af-
fairs. She is we'll liked by all
the employees of the railroad.
She is a young woman Of bust,
ness ability and capable of filing
the place which she will be ask
ed to hold.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Man KilieCs
BY Engine.
GulfpOrt, December Is.

Gulfport, December Is.
J. CARGO, an aged white man,
was killed by a Gulf & Ship
Island switch, epgine and cars
on the Galfport pier yesterday
afternoon. He was badly crush.
ed sand death came almost in
st9ntly.
The unfortunate man had gone
on the pier to view the shipping
when he stepped between the
rails as the train approached.
Two sWitchmen jumped to save
him. at the risk Of their own life,
ont they were TOO late and only
escaped with the own ives. with
difficulty.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Plans For Big Western Trip

The invasion OF the West by a
large party Of Mississippi, Ala
ba}na and Louisiana boosters.
scheduled for next summer, is
attracting some attention over
the country, and list of the
cities to be visited has been given
out. The special train. to be
called "The Mississippi Exposi-
zion Special, = will leave New
Orleans, where the boosters will
gather on a given date. The trip
will take the boosters as far as
San Francisco, and they will
distribute literature advertising
She resources and calling atten-
ton to the opportunities in this
part Of the country.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
GERMANY PROPOSES PEACE
But Allies Are Sloxz 10 Cna-saaon 0eeaa.
Canning Factory
Changes Hands

The American Pickle & Can
ming Factory of this place has
been sold to }. V. James Of Laur-
ell and Dick BurdeauX Of New
Orleans.
The Finkbine Lumber Co. and
Mississippi Farms Co., principal
owners, effected sale this week,
The new owners are men OF
means and it is understood that
much improvements and addi-
tions will be made to the plant
during the winter months.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Some Methodist Statistics.

The Methodists Of Mississippi
are holding their annual confer
ence in Jackson.
The first conference held was
at Spring Hill in 1918 or 1o3
years ago.
There are 166 pastoral charges
in the State with 511 houses CT
worship, valned at ST, ,143, 497.
There are $40 Sunday schools
with 81, 148 scholars. The Metho'
dists in Mississippi number 61,'
$50,
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
"A A. H. S. in State

There are today in this State
A Agricultural High Schools in
operation with three more under
construction.
These schools have in cultiva-
tion 3, 100 acres on an average of
~ acres to each school.
$3.50 boys and girls are now in
these schools.
During the past six years /,
POI graduates have been sent cut
from these schools, 32S of whom
are teaching in the rural schools.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Highway Bridge TO Be
Built At Bay st. Louis

According to engineers IN
charge Of the project, plans have
been completed for the construc-
ton of q highway bridge across
the Bay at Bay.St Louis, forming
a link in the proposed highway
over the Old Spanish Trail and
giving Bay st Louis closer con
nection with Pass Christian and
other Gulf coast towns.
The bridge will be two miles
long and will cost about $800,000,
it is said.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
$4,000 Verdict
Against l. & N.
Gulfnort. December Is.

Gulfport, December Is.
In the case of Martin against
the Louisville & Nashville Rail
road for $4,000 damages for the
death of Thomas Martin, the jury
brought in a verdict Of $4,000
for plaintiff. The case lasted
through Tuesday and Wednes,
day aud was strongly fought on
both sides.
Martin, it will be remem bered,
was killed several months ago by
at L, & N. train at the Oath ave-
rue crossing. Mr.. Martin lived
in Wiggins 20 years ago. He
was a brick layer by trade.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Recital at Bond.

There will be a piano recital,
assisted by expression pupils,
given in the school auditorium at
Bond on Thursday evening, Dec.
81. This is for the benefit OF the
new piano just purchased by the
school. Everybody cordially in
vited to attend. Admission 10
and 25 cents.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16

Mrs. Hugh Cook, 5cottsyille, N. Y.
says: "About five ears ago when we
were living i'll Garbutt, y. y, doctor
ed two OF nv crildgon suffering with
co,ds with Chan,Derlain's Cough Teme-
ly aAa found Il just as represented in
every way 1t promptly checked their
coughing and cured theta colds quick
er than anything I ever used" Obtain
able everywhere.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Hattiesburg and Sumrall
Mills Still Closed

Tie strike Of the saw mill men
at SumralI last week spread TO
Hattiesburg Monday and now
both the big Newman mills are
closed down pending the settle
ment Of the strike.
At this writing it is expected
that a satisfactory settlement
viii soon be N AIDE and that
the men will return to work.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
NOTICR OF CONTRACT FOR
DEPOSITORY

State of Mississippi,
County OF Stone.
Notice is hereby given that the Board
OF Supervisors of Stone County, Miss,
will on Monday, the first day of Janu-
ary, 1917, receive sealed bids for coun-
ty depository for the funds of Stone
County, all bids to be filed with the
Clerk of said Board not later than II
O'Clock noon OH Monday the first day
of January 1917; said proposal to COM
ply with the regulations prescribed by
~sllapter 1914 of the laws of 1912, and
apter 257 of the laws of 1914. The
5oard reserving the right to reject any
and all bids.
This the 9Th day of December 1916.
w. A. DAVIS,
Clerk Board of Supervisors.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Cash Paid for Cross Ties

One way for the farmers to
make some ready cash this wint-
er is to hew out some heart cross
ties, bring to town and sell them
for cash.
The market price for ties 6 \ s
inches, 8 feet long are 81 cents
and ties Ike inches, 8 and a half
feet long are A. cents.
KENNEDY & 60.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
3 Whites Convicted Of
Murder.

G. Loo sc and L. 0. Nixon were
given lie sentences at ViclEs6urg
for the ki4ing Of Cape. Sites
three months ago.
Blackie Borowitz, who it is
claimed fired the fatal shot, IS
under sentence to han9 in Janu-
arv.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Card Of Thanks.

l take this means to express
my heartfelt thanks to our many
friends who SO kindly rendered
to us their assistance during the
recent illness of my husband
and little boy. Not alone for ma
terial aid but also that Of spiri-
tual aid.
May God's richest blessings
attend you ALL
MRS. GEO. L. POU.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
NOTICE.
State of Mississippi.

state OF MlSSISSipPl'
County of Stone.
Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Supervisors of Stcne county, Miss,
will OIL Monday, the first day of Janu-
ary, 1917, receive sealed bids on con-
tract for furnishing said County with
one Heavy Giant, one Improved Steel
Champio or oae American Champion
Reversible Road Machine, said bids to
be filed with the Clerk of said Board not
later than IL O'Clock noon, January 1st,
1917.
The Board reserving the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
Thi. the 9Th day of December 1916.
w. A. DAVIS,
Clerk Board of Supervisors.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Court House to be Modern.
GulfDOrt. December 15.

GulipOft, Decem Der 10.
The ruins of Harrison coun-
Tvs old Court House are soon to
be completely transformed into
y splendid modern building, The
contractors, Smallman & Brice.
have completed the difficult work
Of clearing all condemned and
damaged portions of the build
ing, and from now on their at
tention will be given to the re
building work. This will be done
according to plans and specifca-
items prepared by N ". Over-
street, architect, and under his
direct supervision.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Columbia Visited by Fire.

Word was received in Wiggins
yesterday to the effect that tbs
town of Columbia was partially
destroyed by fire, entailing q loss
of $125, 600.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
S. S. Association Dec. 31st


The Red Greek Baptist Sun
day School Association will
meet at the Thomas Consolidated
School. fourteen miles west Of
Wiggins on Sunday, December
31st
A program has been arranged
and a good attendance is expect
ed.
The Associational Executive
Board meets at the same place
on Saturday before the 5th Sun
day.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Young Man Killed in Auto.
Wreck.

Harry Lewis, a young man CT
jackson, was caught under an
automobile near Clinton Monday
night and killed. The car turn.
ed turtle when rour1, 1,rr q o,rvo
at high speed. Three other young
men were hurt but not seriously.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
See Mary Pickford Tuesday

Mary Pickford will play the
leading part in the feature play
at the Star Theater next Tues
day night. The proceeds from
this show will go to make a pay
m ment on the piano in the Metho-
dist Church. There will be given
also a special musical program.
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Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
NOTICE

All winning Prizes at the Stone
County Fair, can get same by
calling al Kennedy & Company's
on Wednesday Dec. goth.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Holiday Notice

I hereby announce that from
December 22nd to January 1stI
will be considered holidays for
all the County schools.
C. II. Bass, Supt.
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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-28
CARMEN PRESENTED
AT CRYSTAL TODAY

Carmen" William Fox production
supreme, viii appear at the Crystal
today
A scintillant gem of fiction. An
opera of universal appeal and INDY
ing popularity. A stage success of I'M
equalled dramatic power. Everyone
is familiar with Carmen" in one or
other of these forms. Now William
Fox gives to the world a new version
of this fascinating classic Backed BY
the vast resources of his superb or
ganization. and assisted by the best
directoral and histronic talent obtain
able, he has made the screen produc-
ton of Carmen" a masterpiece in
every sense of the word.
To Miss Theda Bara, star of the
Theatre Antoine, Paris, falls the hon
or of creating for the moving picture
public the role of the volatile Span
ish heroine, and under the direction
OF R. A. Walsh, the noted producer.
she has far surpassed her previous
screen success. The story of the PLAY
Is so we'll known as to require only
the barest outline.
Carmen, the beautiful Spanish gvp-
sy. spirit of coquetry incarnate. lives
but to conquer the hearts of men.
Don Jose, young officer of the Span-
ISL army, falls a victim of her danger
Gus Vaccinations. AT her behest he
forsa6es his duty. and at last, driven
by insane jealousy, he commits a
murder for her sake. He fees from
justice and take refuge with band
OF outlaws in the mountains. Having
accomplished his ruin, the heartless
carmen turns to fresh conquests. The
handsome Lucas, foremost Toreador
OF Spain, takes her fancy, and she sets
ABOUT his subjugation. She has reek-
oned without Jose. however. Instead
OF taking his dismissal calmly. the dis
graced officer lies in wait for his false
love and in a manner typicany Span
ISL, wreaks terrible vengeance.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-28
BUNCH" OF penn,
ElkS MAY VISIT IN
DAYT0NA IN FEB'Y

The Allentown, Pa, lodge OF Elks
will invade Jacksonville February 81.
for half day, according to an an
nouncement made by the Clyde line
passenger agent, Herman G. Wenzel.
He also stated that the party of so
would travel south on one of the COM
pany's ships
The Elks will journey up the St.
Johns river and then travel leisurely
down the East Coast. George F.
Crouch, exalted ruler of the Daytona
lodge. has written telling them that
If they will stop in the "prettiest win
ter resort in the world" that they are
sure to have heleva time.
According TO Mr. Wenzel. the mar
tyT1s TO leave New York on the steam.
ship Mohawk on February is, arriv-
ing IN Jacksonville the following Mon
day morning. That afternoon they will
deport for Sanford on the river steam
er osceola and return the next day
for the East Coast trip. The timer
airy shews that they are to proceed
over the Florida East Coast railway
direct TO Miami and then back up the
coast to Palm Beach and ST. Angus
tine. They viii leave Jacksonville on
February 25 on the steamship Arapa.
hoe for the North.
The trip is TO be made as = sort
OF annual outing for the Allentown
Elks and it is probable that the Jack.
sonville members will have a recen-
ton committee at the dock to meet
and show them about the CITY when
they reach that city on the down trim
The party will include some of the
most prominent men in Allentown