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The Washington times., 1916-01-18

Other Daring Damsels of
the Year Include Miss
Molla Bjurstedt, National
Tennis Champion; the
Snow Birds, " Who
Swim in January, and the
Youthful New York
Maids Following the Skat-
ing Fad,
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
THE TIMES DAILY MAGAZINE PAGE
Avocations Of Modern Girl Call
For Daring and Actual Skill

Miss Frances Thornton, a
Nineteen-Year-Old Speed
Demon, Has Already
Won Laurels in Western
Automobile Races and
Longs for the Day When
She Can Compete for the
Vanderbilt Cup
The Washington times., 1916-01-18
AnSUers To Health Questions

W'sshinEton-How may one get rosy
checks and keep them? 2. How may
red hands be bleached?
BY eating nourishing foods, sleeping
betW cen ten and twelve hours in the
twenty-four. Obtaining fresh air and
titled water, buuermilk and cream; /;
keeping good hours, and eating apples.
?. Just after a wash or bath and while
stilI wet, dry the hands with the fol-
lowing: OIL of sweet almonds. ounces
white wax. 3 ounces; tincture OF BEN
soin. ounces; rose water, drams;
puiv verified tannin. dram
Mrs r. l.. Why baby, two years
old, had four bad falls since her birth,
ca ch time striking her head. Once when
she had such an unfortunate accident,
she became stiff and rolled her eyes SO
that only the whites OF the eyes could
be seen. In order 10 revive her, threw
water in her face and shook her. What
ca uses this? 2. What do you suggest
for q pain around my left shoulder and
which sometimes extends down to my
heart? g. My husband has a white
lump with tiny black speck in it be-
neath his eye. 1t Is not painful. What
would you suggest?
A.-This may he epilepsy or due to
faulty food. Have her examined at the
nearest hospital. 2. You need more
fresh air, sleep, and rest Keep the
glassfuls Of distilled water a half hour
before meals. A tablespoonful Of milk
Of nlaEnesia before meals. and six char
coa, tablets after meals will help you.
Eat green vegetables. such as spinach,
water cress, young peas, vegetables with
salad oil, fresh and dried fruits, bran
crackers and cereals. Try n small eleC-
tric battery on the painful parts. 8 II
can easily be removed by a doctor.
+. NJ. S.-Please tell me what to do
for heartburn. sour stomach. and bad
digestion. C2) 1 have q stinging and
burning feeling over my face. Please
tell me what TO do for it.
Take as much outdoor exercise as
possible. and sleep at least ten hours
in the twenty-four in a well ventilated
room. Eat green vegetables, fresh and
dried fruits. stewed pears, baked sour
apples. and cereals. and drink two
glassfuls of distilled water a half hour
before meals. Take seven grains of
oxide of magnesia and a tablespoonful
of milk of magnesia before meals.
The Washington times., 1916-01-18

TIME woman VINO waits ana
watches the bargain counters,
may frequently ind materials
for a modish gowr at low
cost. Witness an afternoon frock,
composed of broadcloth. chiffon ami
taneta. The skirt and high girdle
arc oc rose broadcloth, The blouse of
chiffon to match lnd the loose
Enotted girdle Of navy rlue taffe.a
with borders Of embroidery in tones
OF navy blue. The same embroidery
is repeated in the o.d-timey neck
band ard deep cuffs.
The skirt is gUred, with grace
fuI harH at Iac hem. while the
blouse Is extremely simple vita
gathers about the neck aud lorG
bishop sleeves. Narrow plcatel
frills finish the neck aud cuHs.
ICOpy't 1916. ~ Newspaper Feature Ser, ice
The Washington times., 1916-01-18

COpy't., 1915, by Mrs. Christine Fredericil
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-07

Robbers forced A. Mazurek, sa-
Ioonkeeper, 261 w. 47th, and Gus
toner into icebox. Got $65.
o. H. NicoIai, art dealer, 1885 N.
Clark, locked in Ogden school. Res
oil painting of Charles Francis
Browne, artist, stolen from field near
Oregon, Ill
Helen Morton, HinsdaIe, and Mrs.
Stuyvesant Peabody went to movie.
While they were out some one got
$4,000 loot from Morton home.
John Callahan, 557 w. Madison,
arrested on charge of running hand
book.
Buda Godman, alleged 'Iure" in
E. R. West blackmail case, freed on
100000 bail.
Sanford Rosenbaum given 14-year
sentence for murder of Ernest Gross,
1926 S. May.
o. T. Mccartney, druggist, 200 N.
Clark, arrested on charge of selling
dope.
Seventy men and two women
passed state bar examination.
Public Defenders assn endorsed
States Atty Hoyne's record.
Mrs. D. w. Baird, 5452. Ellis aV.,
robbed of $500 diamond pin in store
of D. S. Komfss & Co., 303 S. State.
Dist Atty Clyne has begun argu-
ments in govt case against n. Y.
Central and O'Gara Coal Co.
Mrs. Rosamund Drew Wilkins,
1881 Muskegon av., got divorce from
Chas. M. Wilkins. Other woman
named.
F. H. Hobgood, 6336 WoodIawn
av., got go days in iail on charge of
stealing letters while employed as a
postoffice clerk.
John Harmon, VIM. Walker and
Roy Wilson held to grand jury on
auto stealing charges.
Mrs. johanna ZenI<e, IS, 1851 S.
- ,AO
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-07

Henry Hernicker, 626 Hamburg,
found dead. Gas.
100000 expect to register at polls
today.
Four saloons on South Side held
up; $196 total loot.
Bomb damaged Hillside theater,
1915 w. seth.
Fire attacked Northwestern Malt
& Grain Co. elevator, Cortland and
Kenton.
Gov. Dunno and Roger Sullivan
discussed state campaign yesterday.
Helen A. Morgan, Is, $751; Black
stone av., arrested on stealing
charge.
Rev. Jas. V. Blake, pastor All
Souls Unitarian church, Evanston,
resigned.
VIM. Radtke, w. Erie, arrested
on bookmaking charge.
Finance committee, city council,
wants to know how mayor expects
to pay Jarvis Hunt for making ar
chitecturaI improvements on south
shore.
Judge Windes ordered ballot re-
count for Frank McDermOtt and
State Sen. Al F. German.
Harry L. Wales wants divorce from
Harriet Whitlock Wales. Says she
married Harry J. Scott while 'fntoxi-
Gated"
Girl complained to Judge Fisher,
morals court, that four policemen
have annoyed her, Judge to investi-
gate.
Several women have formed
Judge Lands for Governor Club"
School board voted $1,000 for
lockers at Hyde Park high school
1870
PRESIDENT WILSON TALKS TO
INDEPENDENTS TODAY
Long Branch, N. j., Oct. Pres.
Wilson returned from his Omaha
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-07
PRESIDENT WILSON TALKS TO
INDEPENDENTS TODAY

Long Branch, N. j., Oct. Pres.
Wilson returned from his Omaha
trip at 1920 today. He will address
delegation of independent voters
brought here under the auspices of
the Woodrow Wilson Independent
league at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22
NUMBER CASES
DISPOSED OF BY
CIRCUIT COURT

Circuit court began on the second
week of this session last Monday
morning. The jurors summoned to
serve this week are: B. Burnett, j
f. Bloodworth, Geo. Bates, J. B. Gal
loway, S. S. Griffin, w. H. Green. c.
Z. Hancock, w. H. Costine, ]. M. Col
Inns, J. R. Fortner, Ed Fortner, w
H. Bunch, ]. NJ Griffin, w. NJ
Hampton, j. NJ. Andrews, V. s.
Griffin, A. IT. Leonard.
The following cases were dis.
missed last week. Bert Smith VS.
William Jones, trespass. Strother
Booth vs.. Leon Prime. The case OF
Tom E. Hayes held for embezzlement
was nolle pressed.
The following cases have been dis
posed of since the last issue:
Battle Lumber Co. VS.. l.. z. Tate.
assumpsit. Judgment for plaintiff in
sum of sSO472.
}. NJ. Snedigar VS.. John Logan,
as eX-oflicio administrator of estate
of o. R Price. deceased. assumpsit
Judgment for plaintiff in sum of
$7O2.77.
Bank Of Mulberry VS.. e. Hayes,
assumpsit Judgment for plaintiff in
sum of $4,000
P. N. Hudspeth VS.. Geo S. Ellis.
j. B. Simmons, M. II. Wilson, DR..
e. l.. Williams. Assumpsit. Judg-
ment for plaintiff in sum of $6lS.75.
Logan & Townsend VS.. Albert and
Louise Hoefel. Judgment for plain
tiff.m
State vs.. Sandy Murrell grand lar
ceny, acquitted.
F. B. Rainey vs.. NJ. K. Watts,
assumpsit. Judgment for plaintiff.
State VS.. Peter Majeck, forgery,
two cases. Plead guilty and send to
Reform School for one year.
State VS., Ephraim Russell, Plead
guilty on the chance of murder of
Frank Robinson at Pughsville, and
sentenced to life imprisonment
The case of State VS.. Chas H.
Jones and WI. J. Newberry, who are
charged with arson, is being tried to-
day. This case was tried at the last
term of court, but there was mis-
trial Barlow Courier-Informant.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSN
ORGANIZED YESTERDAY
BY. DR.. BROWN
FOR ACTIVE WORK

| Lectures given by DIR. VIM. A.
Brown. of Chicago. Ills, National
held secretary of the International
Sunday School Association at the
First Methodist church yesterday.
were very instructive and entertain
ing to the audiences who had the
privilege of hearing this unusually
well-informed speaker at both the
afternoon and evening session.
DR.. Browns mission is to travel
over the country for the purpose of
promoting Sunday School Associa-
lions that will do intelligent work
in their respective communities and
bring this great institutions influence
to the door of every family. Such an
association was organized here yes
terday with Lakeland as its head
quarters, and it will have repre-
sentative in every church. DR.. Brown
made study of the local conditions
here while in the city and the prop
osition he submitted to lakeland
Sunday school workers was one that
he thought would bring about the
most beneficial results.
The addresses made by this noted
and energetic Sunday school worker
gave the local workers an insight
into the ultimate aims of this great
movement, and were a source of
much enlightenment and encourage
ment to all who heard them.
DR.. Brown left today for Sara
sofa where he will speak in the in
terests of the work in that city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22
W. c. T. U. Meeting

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union was held at the CHAMBERLAIN
Presbyterian church yesterday after
noon with a goodly number present
The devotional services was conduct
ed by Mrs. J. w. Layton. The bust
ness hour was presided over by the
president, Mrs. G.. p. Webb.
After roll call, reports from the
secretary and the different depart
ments were read and approved. The
following was appointed as a finance
committee:
Mrs. II. j. Anderson. Mrs. e. o.
Floyd, Mrs. J. w. Turner Mrs. Up.
son, Mrs. I. J. Jennings and Mrs.
Fl. P. Cox.
Plans for chicken dinner to be
served next week were discussed.
The following committees were
appointed for Temperance work in
the Sunday schools:
Baptist-Mrs E. C. Flanagan,
Mrs. E. c. Angel, Mrs. L. E. Ami
don.
Methodist-Mrs. Belbee, Mrs.
Grantham. Mrs. I. ]. Jennings
Cumberland-Mrs. II. j. Ander-
son, Mrs. H. B. Morse
First Presbyterian-Mrs R. X.
Clark, Mrs. Walker.
Episcopal-Mrs. Donald Adair,
Mrs. E. o. Flood.
Christian-Mrs. Pike Adair.
A report from Mrs NJ. c. NJ. Jones
was most pleasing. Mrs Jones has
been visiting in Lakeland the past
week and through the Lakeland
Union went to Kathleen, delivering
a lecture Sunday and Monday, or
ganizing union with an enrolment
of fourteen members.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22
SERVICE AT A. c. L. STATION HAS
BEEN IMPROVED

Editor Telegram:-A short time
ago. when one of the Commissioners
was in Lakeland, complaint was made
about the dirty condition of the toll
et there, caused by the plumbing be-
ing out of order.
The complaint was handled with
the General Superintendent of the
A. G. L., who has replied as follows:
BEG to advise that have had the
natter thoroughly investigated in ref
erence to condition of toilets at Lake
land, Fla, and | trust the handling
given will insure that same will be
Kept in proper condition by our en-
oloyes at that point. Necessary
plumbing has been attended to, and
some changes have been made ("
Yours very truly,
j. WILL YON,
Secretary Railroad Commission, State
of Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22
SPECIAL SUMMER RATES ON
ROOMS AT THE FREMONT HOTEL

Mr.. j. T. Stapleton, manager of
the fremont Hotel, desires to thank
the public for their splendid patron
age during past season and wishes
to announce that, in effect, now spe-
cial summer rates will be made on
rooms with or without bath. We have
hot and cold running water, free
shower baths; pleasant place to
spend the summer. Come right over
and select your room. We will make
the price ri2ht. We want your pat
ronage and will do all we can to
make 1T pleasant for you. $3.50
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

Lakeland is not behind in patriot
ism as evidenced by the tenders o
support from her citizens to the Pres
ident. The latest to receive recogni
ton at Washington is that of Patricl
Nelson, the auto polisher man, VIII.
wired an offer to raise corps G
volunteers for the Marines for ser
vice in Mexico, Mr.. Nelson havin
formerly been in that branch of IL
service. Today he received yer
courteous acknowledgment fro
Secretary Josephus Daniels, expires
ing the governments appreciate
for his loyalty and patriotism, an
stating that his offer had been dul
filed for reference in case occasion
arose to make use of It.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22
HEAR DR.. PARLIN TALK ON
MODERN MERCHANDISING

Head of one of the greatest bu-
reaus of commercial research in the
country. Dr.. Charles Coolidge Parlin
has made an exhaustive study of SELL
ing methods in many fields. He will
discuss these at the Airdome, Mon
day, March eth, at | o'clock
No admission fee will be charged
The Chamber of Commerce invites
every citizen of Lakeland to be pres
emit. The address will be well worth
while. No manufacturer or merchant
can afford to miss it.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

ist church. Much has been said of
his ability and those who attend will
be well repaid.
A silver offering will be taken. the
proceeds to be used in purchasing a
motor with which to drive the pipe
organ. The public is cordially in
vited to attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

+ VIM Bohlander, who came
several weeks ago from Peoria,
- become 20 much impressed
Lakeland that he has bought
Ity -four miles west of town and
rake this HE permanent home.
-lrchased the property of w.
At Winston, and with his wife
love tomorrow to his new home
lii b one Of Lakeland's pio-
itizens and his friends will re-
0 learn that he contemplates
Vg, going first to Tampa, from
his course not being fully de-
1ed.
4 bnsiness letter to the editor
: Telegram, Rev. w. S. Pat
Of Madison, formerly pastor
! First Presbyterian church of
\lty. very kindly adds the fol-
y; which Il most sincerely ap-
ed: Depending as we neces-
=, must do in this part of the
] for our daily news upon the
published In the larger cities.
,ot but compare their general
drith that of the Telegram and
to congratulate you upon is
what believe to be a paper
the average in it's general
tone and uplifting qualities.
Ssaluable asset to a growing
/, have such an influence to help
he public opinion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

Mr.. George NJ. Wright continues in
a very critical condition. He is hold
ing his own in remarkable way to
be in as serious a condition The
host of friends of this splendid man
are earnestly praying that change
for the better may soon take place.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

: awberries are bringing 16 to
nts Per quart 1t the local plat
which d an unusually good
6: for this time Of the year. To
!, about 100000 quarts have been
I'd from Lakeland, Griffin, Gal
and Kathleen, all within ra-
II eight mileA About 1000
are leaving the local platform
and about 10000 quarts are
forward each day from the
= Joints mentioned above.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

HORSE AND WAGON and grove i'm
plements for sale and 25 Barred
Rock hens at right price. Apply
Box 66S, Lakeland. 1924
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22
POLK WILL LOSE
Dixie HIGHWAY
IF BONDS FAIL
TO CARRY

Ocala, Fla, March % Especial
to the Telegram)-Polk county was
put on notice today that the failure
OF the bond issue will mean a new
routing of the Dixie Highway
through that county at the June
meeting in Orlando.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

he funeral services over the re-
u Of Mr.. A. Brantley will take
. probably tomorrow morning,
awaiting tho arrival of relatives
Georgia and Carolina this af-
oon. the family have not decid-
= the hour.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

The above message was sent the
Telegram this afternoon by A. J.
Holworthy, which shows the great
Importance of carrying the bond is
sue for good roads in this county.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

ing to the Illness of Mrs. 5. w.
and. the Ladder Auxiliary So
Of the Myrtle Street Methodist
IN are requested to meet at the
iii. instead Of at the residence
70. Fearrand a. formerly an
sed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

"a. VIM. Jones' and little child
: today for their home in Rock
= H.. after spending the win
lost pleasantly In Lakeland, be-
ocated at the home of Mrs. ].
layton.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

" W6man's Club will hold their
lar meeting tomorrow afternoon
70 Club House ct 3 o'clock. The
ran will " IN charge of the
. EconomicS Department, and
senbers are urged to attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

: many friends Of Rev. Wallace
- will b glad to learn that he
e goed ntsht last night and
eting osmfortably today. his con-
. being improved. Ralph, his
n I son. = also reported better to-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

Miss Lucy May Brandon, daughter
of Rev. b. A. Brandon, of this city,
has entered the Lakeland Business
and Literary Academy at 212 West
Orange Street. for the Academic
Course
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

~ many friends Of Mr.. C. D.
~ win b panied to learn that
condition. = quite serious. All
testify hope that : change for the
Ter win soon take place.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

Mr.. J. d. Simmons. ofSouth Florida
avenue, has entered the Business
College. at 212 West Orange ST., for
the Academic Course.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22
In Society
Pipe Organ Recital
At Methodist Church Tonight

Lovers of classical music are look
ing forward to an evening of rare
pleasure tonight when DR.. Minor c.
Baldwin, noted pipe organist. will
give a recital at the First Method
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

FOR RENT-Flat of nice rooms.
with bath, electric lights, use of
phone and 2as if wanted Phone
Sc Black. 600
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22
copper-Producinq States.

Copper is produced in 10 states and
Alaska, the ore in all except five states
also containing gold. and in all except
two silver
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22
LAKELAND
= LACONICS:
case Of fire phone 5000

r.. andsMrs. G. o. Wheeler are
\ 1t home to their friends at 9O2
: Lennon street. This residence
rsesntly purchased by them from
L. b. GIL.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-22

FOR SALE, BOAT-Iarge size row.
IS. Apply Harry English, Success
avenue and Lake Hollingsworth
5293
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-05
Sporting Notes.

Thomas L. Shevlin, former Yale foot
ball star and later coach, who died last
week in Minneapolis, left his entire
estate of $3,500,000 to his widow and
children.
Robert c. Folwell, coach Of the
Washington and jefferson football
squad for several years, has been made
coach of the University of Pennsylyan-
ia squad. He was captain of the Penn
sylvania team in 1907 and coached the
Lafayette squad two years before go
ing to Washington and Jefferson.
RAY Collins, Red Sox left-hander,
makes his winter announcement that
he prefers to stick to the farm this
season. Ray gets in little bit ahead
of Hans Wagner, who has said nothing
about the call Of his chickens so far.
According to both parties in the
transaction, there is no hitch that ap-
pears serious enough to prevent the
sale of the Chicago National league
club by Charles P. Taft, owner of {
majority of the stock, to Charles
/ Weeehman, former president of tbs
/ Chicago Federals, and Harry F. Sin
clair. the Oklahoma ell magnate.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-05
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

The January meeting of the w. C.I
T. z. will be held in the rest rooms
Monday afternoon at clock. The
members are asked to note that there
is important business to be transact
ed.
A supper win be served tomorrow
night under the auspices of the La
dies circle of the Universalist church
from 6.15 to 0 clock. There will be
a business meeting Of the circle at
40.
Today the Princess theater will pre-
sent Madam Olga Petrova, the cele-
brated emotional actress in the tense
and gripping drama, The Vampire
Tomorrow Pauline Frederick IN the
Paramount production, Sold will be
the attraction.
Ia the meeting of the Vermont
Wheel club last evening -four new res
ident members and one nonresident
member were admitted A committee
to have charge of pitch tournament
was appointed, consisting Of W. II.
Richardson, f. II. Harris and II. G..
Pratt.
IN the annual meeting of Friendship
circle last evening in Odd Fellows
hall these officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Ida Sargent; vice pres,
Mrs. Alice Nildcr; sec, Mrs. Myra L.
Stone; treas, Mrs. Ida Gibson; direct
resses, Mrs. Susie Cook, Mrs. Ida Ev
ans, Mrs. Casper n. Moran, Mrs. w.
+. Pclicrin and Mrs. Bessie shaw.
\ workman doing some work in the
{ tie sc the Oh railroad station yes
erday afternoon stepped of one Of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-05
Deal Provided for in Peace Agreement
Is Consummated.

The sale Of the St. Louis Americans
(Bfowns) to Phil Ball and other stock
holders Of the St. Louis Federal league,
was completed last night, it was an
nouneed by attorneys for Mr.. Bah at
st. Louis. The consummation of this
deal was provided for in the peace
agreement between representatives of
organized baseball and of the Federal
league, which was signed at Cincinnati
about two weeks ago.
Fielder Jones, manager of the st.
Louis Federals, becomes manager Of
the new Browns. Banch hickey. for
lner manager of the Browns, wiz be
retained probably as q scout. When
the ST. Louis American league fran
chise, players contracts and deeds to
the real estate had been transferred
to the new owners President Hedges
of the old Browns said: "T have re
tired from baseball and 7 am glad OF
it. I received my price and 7 viii get
no stiff neck next summer trying TO
see whether it viii rain on Sunday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-01-05
WAR DOESN'T AFFECT HOCKEY
Canadian Spcrtsmen Offer Big Sum
For Club In Association.

Canadian Spcrtsmen Otter Sig Sum
For Club In Association.
1t will probably be somewhat of
revelation to people in the United
States to learn that professional
hockey is taken so seriously in even
these wartimes in Canada that the
Canadian Athletic club of Montreal
demanded $4,000 for its hockey fran
chise in the National Hockey associa-
ton of Canada, which contains six
clubs.
Twelve thousand dollars were offer.
ed, but the owners refused on the
ground that in three years they had
made $4,000, and, although they did
not make money last year, times are
bound 20 get better shortly, and people
desire even in warIimes to go some
where for excitement
The would he purchasers are u syn
dictate formed Of French Canadians,
all of them belonging to the National
Amateur Athletic association of Mont
real, whose intention it is to hand the
franchise over to that association at
the price they paid for it, whenever
the association might so desire.