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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-27
WESTMINSTER WEST.
Local Men on Committee.

The committee of public safety called
a meeting of the citizens of the town
Wednesday evening, April is, at the
Congregational church in the east
parish, which was well attended. The
speakers were Judge r. f. O'Brien of
Bellows Falls, DR.. F. i. Osgood and
Col. j. f. Paddock of Saxtons River.
An agricultural committee, to organize
at once and proceed to gather informa-
ton as to the needs of farmers of this
town and to coordinate their resources
for the present emergency was chosen
:. IL. Minard, Rollin Ranney, Harry
Campbell and Harlan Barnes were
chosen to represent the west parish.
Charles Miller of Westminster was
guest Tuesday of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Harlow.
Mrs. \. d. Kerr returned last week
from Bclchcrtown, Mass, where she has
been spending several weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. May Hoag.
l.. NJ. Sanborn, who has been working
for F. l.. Parmelec about month has
moved his family here from Richford,
and will occupy Mr.. Parmclee's house
known as the lloughton place.
With snow squalls on sunday, Aprll
10, probably the last of the season, and
the first thunder and lightning storm
Saturday, April 81, both in the same
week it looks as if summer and winter
weather were pretty close together this
year.
Mrs. Allie Barnes, who has been in
the hospital in Bellows Falls for APP
pcndicitis, was able to leave the hos
pital this week and went to the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H.
Nichols of Bellows Falls, where she
will remain for "A while before return
ing to her home here.
The many friends along the route of
Patrick O Conner, who carries the mail
on rural route No. 3 from Putney, OK
tend to him their kindest sympathy in
the loss of his mother, Mrs. Johannah
O Conner, who died last week i'll Bel
lows Falls at the age of 90 years. She
left five children, 81 grandchildren, 81
great grandchildren and > grcat-grcat-
grandchildren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-27

the use of anyone, and not left, as
they are now, for free use by those
who wish to play baseball and other
games. Prompt return of the missing
articles may save some unpleasant
visits to some homes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-27
For Cheerful Slumber.

''What S that electrical device you
have on your folding bed?"
'EThat rings an alarm bell when
ever the bed doubles up.
"Wherc S the bell?'
cat the undertaken s. - Boston
Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-27

Teddy is happily grinding his sword
and spurs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-27
EQUIPMENT GONE
Vandalism at Valley Fair Grounds Dis
covered Parent Teacher Associa-
lions are Indignant.

The enthusiasm with which some
people regard the playground apparatus
which was in use on the Fairgrounds
ON the fair grounds last summer is in
dictated by the fact that it was found
Sunday that someone had torn the pad
lock and staple from the door of the
building in which it was stored and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-27
A Card.

We wish to thank our friends and
nclghbors who so kindly assisted us
during the illness and at the time Of
the death of our loved ones.
Milan Royce,
Mr., and Mrs. Bella Booth.
Putncy, April %, 1917.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-27
WESTMINSTER.
Twenty-Five Feet of Snakes.

Last Sunday A. II. Lober came in
contact with nine black snakes near
the place known as the "'White
Rocks" ON Rocky hill. NJ. Lober
killed six Of the. snakes, three cscap-
ing among the rocks. The six snakes
when placed in a straight line meas
ured 20 feet. They were seen and
measured by several people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-27

Mrs. Rollo Mctcalf is among the
sick.
Miss Helen Leach has position in
Springfield, Mass.
Joseph Spark is working for l.. A.
Miller as hcrdsman.
Mrs. j. Q. Pierce was a guest of
Mrs. l.. A. Pierce Tuesday.
Mrs. d. c. WOODBURY. and Mrs.
Frank Farr spent few days last week
in Springfield.
Mrs. Frank Tyler of South London
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-27

Miss Wrights-''I should jsut like to
see the man that | d promise to love,
honor, and obcy!' Miss Pcrty-"I
am sure you would, dear, Puck.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-27
COURT SESSION CONTINUOUS.
Judge Butler Acts on Own Initiative IN
Chittenden County.

Judge +. NJ. Butler of Chittenden
county court, Wednesday made the or
der that the court would be in contln'
uous session uutil the September term
to facilitate business. This was done
on his own initiative. This is the first
time such action has been taken IN
Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-27
Goodnow, Pearson & Hunt
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Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
BUILDING BOUGHT BY |. |. JARRETT

MESA. Dec. l3.-C. C. Jarrett of Mesa, dealer in mems furnishings and shoes has pUrchased the store building adjoining the Jarrett store and LOW occupied by the L. P, Grover pool hail. The room is much wider than the one now occupied by the store and the growth Of his business required that some change be made.
 Air. Jarrett has been in Mesa for several years, first as an employe ill the Lesueur- Salisbury store and afterward going into business on a small scale for himself. He brought to the new venture years of eXperi- ence in dry goods and furnishings, and by close attention tp business, has gradually added to his capital and trade, until today he is well established and his recent purchase makes him a fixture in the Gate city. The property. which was owned by the Mesa City bank, will be occupied by Mr. Grover until the expiration of his lease next fall.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
FINANCES AND MARKETS

NEW YORK. Dec. 12.-The further crumbllnS of values in the stock mar ket today was again traceable to obvi- ous causes, foreign and domestic de- velopments intensifying the general feeling of Encouragement. Cumulative evidence that the government purposes taking oyer the railroads under condi- tons not previously reckoned with and news ticker dispatch from Washing ton quoting an eminent military au- thority as saying that all private mu- milton plants should be placed under direct federal controle contributed measurably to the widespread reversal
 Rails, including many issues for years classed among those yielding substantial dividend returns, fell , to 1 points with scarcely a noteworthy exception touching their lowest range ill the current period of liquidation In some instances today's minimum established new records for a decade and even generation.
 United States Steels uninterrupted decline of 33s to S1& represented a new low level for this year and an ex- treme reversal of fiftyfive points from its maximum of the mid-year.
 Practically ever5 grade of stock in the industrial, shipping and allied di- vision succumbed to the pressure di- rected against the leaders, showing re- cession of to points. Operations embodied a wide area, the movement bringing out many dormant issues Sales 7S0.000 shares.
 Foreign Rotations again featured the weak bond market. Anglo French lives and Paris 6's, as well as French muni- cipals recording greater depreciation with the Russian 51as on the curb. Liberty fours ranged from 9726 to 97.46, and the BE- $ from 9S.4S to 9S.56. Total sales, pa rvalue, $5.360,00O. Old United States bonds were unchanged on call.
 ARIZONA COTTON
 Quotations furnished each business day by the Tempe Cotton Exchange The quotations for yesterday were as 1 follows:
 l Pima, extra No. 1 staple ...74C 1 Yuma Sacaton staple ,....7 roc
 Bales sold yesterday: Pima,-2; Yuma 30.
 Cotton
 NEW YORK; Dec. l2-Cotton today closed steady at net decline of 34 to 49 points; futures closed steady: De cember 29.99; January 29.96 Marcf 2S.90; May 2S.72: July, 28.44.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
Reynolds Iurned Down

R. J. Reynolds, well known Mesa man. and for years with the Tog- Sery, has wired that he will be in Mesa today. having failed to pass the physical examination for army ser vice. '. Reynolds was one of the con- tlngent of l5 per cent who are eN pecting to be called to the colors during this month. Having resigned some days agSt as manager Of the Hayden branch of the Toggery he became restless Q the delay in the call and went to Camp Kearney seeking to enlist. This was re fused him, but the day he returned to Mesa he received information that he would be allowed to volun- teer. He at once went to San Francisco where, according to his message, he was rejected on account of defective vision and fallen arches.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
LIVESTOCK
Chicaqo

OnlCdgo
 CHICAGO. Dec. 12.-Hog receipts. 30000; strong; bulk s17.30m17.6O; light $1e.9O@176O; heavy s17.O0@ 17.25; pigs 13.00G17.S5.
 Cattle receipts 1S000: weak west ern steers S6.30M13.25; stockers and feeders $6.10410.75; cows and heifers $510@11.20; calves $S90@15.50 Sheep receipts 14,000; strong; weth- CTS SS90M1300: lambs S1260G17.00. . Kansas City
 KANSAS CITY, Dec. 12.-Hog, re- ceipts 15,0O0; lower; bulk s11.15m 17.45; heavy S17.30G17.60; light S17.00 017.30; pigs s15.00G 16.00
 Cattle receipts 15,000; weak; prime fed steers S14.50G 1900; western steers $900@12.OO cows s5.75d1O50: heifers s6.50@ 1250; stockers and feeders $700 @1100.
 Sheep receipts 7.0OO steady; lambs s16.35G 1860; yearlings S1S.5O614.50; wethers $1200@12.50; ewes $10.50@ 11.50.
 Denver
 DENVER Dec 12.-Cattle receipts, 1000; steady; beef steers sS.00d11.00, cows and heifers s600GS75; stockers and feeders s6.J06 HOO; calves $500 m1000
 Hog receipts 2.10O: steady; top S1760; bulk s17.10M1L40.
 Sheep receipts 9,100; steady; lambs $15.50G16.25; ewes s1000G11.00.
 LOS ANGELES MARKET HoSs-tHard grain fed)-100 to 15O
 Continued on Page Seven)
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
Lively Discussion at Meeting

Sixty men were the guests of Rev. Bloy at the Guild hall on Tuesday night, the purpose of the gathering being to listen to a relation by George Bartlett of his experiences on the French front. The speaker
 who naturally is of retiring disposi- tiou when it comes to being thrust
 into public notice, made equally as
 interesting talk to the men as he did before the Women's club Fri
 day of last week. While he per
 sistenly held himself in the back
 ground, he had the undivided at tention of the men as he told of
 what a soldiers life on the French
 front is like.
 Following the address and after
 the assemblage had been treated to sandwiches and coffee and had set
 tied back to cigars, the host sug-
 gested that similar meetings at
 which civic questions and those Of wider patriotic nature could be dis
 cussed, might be advisable. and ii his suggestion incidentally mentioned
 the idea of making the fire depart ment more effective with better equipment, etc. Right here the rector started something, and Mayor beNlllt, WHO Was pfeSlulng, was
 asked a number of questions re-
 garding the empty chemical engine which had been left at the gin since the first fire several weeks ago and which will be remembered was found to be empty when it made
 the run on the former occasion. A number of citizens took part in the discussion and good humored. though | keen edged criticism, was indulged 1 in as to who might be chargeable
 with neglect as to precaution against l fires.
 ! Some months ago the citizens voted down a bond proposition to purchase a large chemical engine
 and since that time there have beer some decided opinions as to the lack ] of sufficient equipment and the ap- ! parent neglect to keep the chemica
 truck in working condition.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
CREAMERY TRUCK i TAXES DOWN POLE
TEMPE OFFICE Mrs. Chas. Prather Brown Mercantile Company Phone 71

TEMPE. Dec. l2.-Early yesterday morning a Pacific Creamery truck Ian into an electric light pole at the corner of the Casa Loma splintering it. Fortunately no one was hurt and the truck was only slightly damaged. The driver said he could not miss the police dummy and the light pole so he chose to run into the pole The light company had several men yes terday pul1iag in new pole
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
MERCANTILE PAPER

New York, Dec. 12.-Mercantiie pa per 5ih@ac; sterling 50 day bills 471A; commercial 50 day bills on banks 47l: commercial 50 day hills 4701s; demand 47514; cables 476 l-l6.
 Bar silver S55s.
 Mexican doialrs 66la.
 Government bonds irregular; rall- read bonds weak.
 Time loans strong; GO days 5l. c F; 90 days and six months 5l2 c $.
 Call money firm: high 6; low 5l2 ruling rate s; closing bid 5i2; offered at 534; last loan 934.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
Dr. Erancis Saturdau

Those in Tempe wno heard Dr. Francis when he was here last week ate planning tJ attend his lecture in the Normal auditorium. because he is ono of the best speakers who has ever heeu heard in Tempe As soon as war was declared uu Germany Dr. Francis temporarily resigned his city pastorate and became identified with the Y. M. C. A. war work and has given his full time to it ever since.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13

obtain elsewl ere--se:.c- ;ae caange. Mr. Evans will continue actively at work until January l. He has made many friends by his genial, libeable qualities. ard has done effective work. Naturally the field of o. portunity Ter tke organization has become somewhat ,lni,ed by reason 0f .he WAT
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
Address Public

pr Mary L. Neff, of Phoenix will address the public on the subject "The relation of Mental Defects to Delin- quency' The meeting is under aus piccs of the Mems club and will be in the Congregational church Sunday evening. After the address there will be a short time for discussion.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13

been called for Friday evening in tho high school auditorium. Those who are not yet members are also invited to at tend and take an interest in the com manity. There are many important matters to be discussed
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
METALS

New York. Dec. 12.-Lead quiet; spot 6371. 666212. Spelter weak; East St. Louis delivery spot offered at Ioo. Tin not quoted
 At London. Spot copper L no; flu lures l. 1l0; eiectrolytic l. 125. Spot tin 3O2: futures L 296; 1os; lead spot L 30, 10s; futures L 29 10s; spelter spot L 54; futures l. 30.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
Resiqns as Secretarv

Thomas Evans, secretary of the Mesa Commercial club will not be an applicant for the position ar other year. While the salary is all that town the size of Mesa can afford, and is indeed exceptionally good for so small an organization as the Mesa club. yet it is not as
 much as the present secretary can
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
GRAIN

CHICAGO. Dec. 12.-Unfavorable weather conditions made corn prices average higher today, but there was persistent commission house selling on the bulges. The marked closed unset |, led. January s1212s and May s1.19ss, with the final range as a whole vary ing from Is off to Is advance compared with A hours before. The outcoMe in oats was a gain of q to 21s. Pro- visions declined 9 to 30 cents.
 Prevalent low temperatures, snow storms and a new cold wave in sight rendered the prospect adverse to any likelihood of immediate substantial en- largement of corn receipts. The diff culties of efficent railroad operations under such circumstances and with an inadequate car cupply tended until nearly mid day to reduce offerings to a minimum and to bring about a mod : crate advance in prices. During the 1 last part of the session, however, con l siderable aggressiveness developed or l the selling side of the market, and there was a corresponding reaction oi values.
 Oats ascended to new nigh price. records for the season. Mea ereness ol receipts acted as the chief bullish fac
 tor. Besides export demand by way
 of the gulf cut a figure.
 Provisions sagged owing to genera l neglect.
 Corn. Jan. s121ss May sL19ss.
 Oats, Dec. 75&c May 72Ac. Pork, Jan. 46.62; May 46.60.
 Lard, Jan. 24.35; May 24.35. | Ribs, Jan. 247T: May PAST
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
More Yarn on Hand

The Red Cross have more yarn for sweater and wristlets which can be obtained at the rooms Friday. Those who have knitting out are reminded that the winter is passing and the gar mcnts are needed now. so they are re- quested to bring them in at an early opportunity.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
To Winter Here

1Ir 5ad Mrs. Art Gibson arc D Tcm- DC to stay the rest of the school yea They arc at the Olive ultI they can get $ house.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
ave Erforcerl

It is reported that the traffic laws are being enforced and that several arrests for speeding have been made The authorities are also going to take up the mater of so much bicycle rid ing on the sidewalks.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
Out of Ginnino Business

F. G. Attaway, manager of the Mesa sin, is of the opinion that hereafter he will let someone else run the gin. He says that he does not know what the other stock holders may desire to do, but per sonally, there is for him too much fire risk for the profit accruing. However, MT. Attaway will not be out of the cotton game. as he cx- poets 10 be q buyer of the staple next fall, and in the meantime is planning other business arrange ments.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
To Practice

The Maccabees are to practice Sat urday afternoon in the I. Q. O. F. hall. They are getting ready for open install l7tion the first of the year.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
To Care For Husband

Mrs A. o. White arrived from Chi cago yesterday morning 10 care for her husband who is ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. D. C. Buck.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
Called tn Cnlnrs

J. w. Bailey. manual training teach or in the Tempe schools. mas been call od to the colors and will entern, the next officers training school carly in
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
Nisitinn Sahin Eannilk

B. B. DeNure of santa Paula, Cal, is in Mesa visiting with the family Of City Marshal Sabin. The two gentlemen ale brothers-in-law.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
Oneratecl Upon

Little Jack Foeal was operated on yesterday in the PhoeniX hospital and passed through the operation in splen- did shape.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
Southside News
 V. D. JOHNSON
M SA OFFICE handler Court Phone 1-R-2

the Lew year. Mr. Bailey will go to Mississippi to spend Christmas with home folks
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13

Remember the sale at the J. P. Jen- sen ranch, 512 miles southwest of Tempe Friday afternoon December IA, at 1 0 clock Everything is to be sold. -AdN. blk
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
COPPERS

Compiled for The Republican by R. Allyn Lewis. E. F. Hutton X Co.'S leased wire. Hotel Adams Building, 1l9 North Central Ave,
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13

Union Pacific, pfd. ............., sS L. s. Industrial Alcohol .......lo4l2 United States Steel ....-..-...- $ ]
 United States Steel, pfd. ......- l03.s . Wabash pfd. "B' ...,............ lsie Western Union ............... tSi4 ! Westinghouse Electric ......... $
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13

Club Friday Evening The members of the community are again reminded that a meeting has
Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
ARIZONA COLON

NEW YORK, Dec. l2.-Cotton today closed steady at a net decline of 34 to 49 points; futures closed steady: De- cember 2990; January 29.96 March 2S.90; May, 2S.72: July, ZS.44.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-10-26
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.

The United States transport An
titles, homeward bound, was sunk Ia
the Atlantic by German submarine
Oct. II. OF the 237 persons On
board, 81 we're lost, INCLUDING IS
soldiers. German warships destroyed
convoy of small merchant ships,
mostly Scandinavian, IN the North
sea. In returning from raid q
England, fleet OF German airplanes
was scattered and destroyed In France
A huge Zeppelin was captured 10
France, the irst one TO fall into the
hands of the allies intact.
A German fleet and land forces
have been engaged the past two
weeks 10 taking the islands at th,
mouth of the gulf OF Riga from the
Russians.
The important land operations are
still conflned to the western front.
The French on Oct. % advanced TO
depth of two miles on six mile front
northeast of scissors, capturing T.
500 Germans, much war material and
% big guns. On the previous. day,
after lull due to inclement weather,
the British aud French took more
territory from the Germans in FIan-
ders.
The Germans have withdrawn large
forces from the northern Russian
front for use 10 the west and to rein
force the Austrans against Italy.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-10-26
Car Shortage.

The car shortage is growing acute
In southern Idaho, according to John
W. Graham, president of the public
utilities commission, and there is no
relief in sight, he said.
Lack of facilities for the storing of
fruit and potatoes 10 the Twin Falls
district is giving the commission the
greatest concern. In complaint
received Thursday from Twin Falls
shippers it was pointed out that with
cold weather coming on they must
have cars or much produce will be
lost.
At Idaho Falls and in the Boise
and Payette valleys the potato and
fruit growers are 10 a position to
hold much of their stuff until they
caO get refrigerator cars, but ia the
Twin Falls district where storage
houses have not been built as rapidly
as the need for them would demand,
the car shortage is fast becoming
serious. President Graham sald.--
Statesman.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-10-26

MEN WANTED. Steady woods
work for all winter. Transfers,
Swampers, Sawyers, Machine men,
Railroad men, Leaders. etc all
classes of Woodsmen. Wages 50 cents
per hour and up. according to class of
work. Board Sl.00 per day. Apply
Blackwell Lumber Company. Fern
wood, Idaho. Fernwood is located on
the Elk River branch OF the c. NJ. &
st. P. railroad. l7tf
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-10-26

There is little chance of the Second
Idaho regiment being reinstated due
to the plans that have been made by
the war department, says the Capital
News. This is the conclusion reached
by Adjutant General G. S. Moody wi o
returned from trip to Camp Greene,
Charlotte, N. c., and Washington.
General Moody accompanied the
regiment to its eastern destination
when it entrained for Charlotte. He
took advantage of the opportunity
while east to confer with military
officials at Washington.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1917-10-26

A Free Lecture on CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE will be given under the
auspices of First Church of Christ,
Scientist, Occur d'Alene, Idaho, at
the Lyric theatre, Sunday afternoon,
October %, 1917. 3 p. NJ. by Paul
Stark Seeley, @. S. of Portland, Ore,
member of the board OF lectureship OF
the mother church, the First Church
Of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Mass.
The public is cordially invited to be
present. adv.