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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
RETURN CHECKS BANNED.
New England Fairs Association Adopts
Resolution - President Benson of
This Town Presides.

President Oscar f. Benson of the
New England Fairs association and OF
the Valley Fair association presided
Tuesday in Greenfield, Mass, at a
meeting of the New England Fairs as.
ISOLATION, at which 10 of the 20 fairs
in the organization were represented.
A resolution was adopted unanimous
~ to the effect that it was the sense
of the meeting that return checks
should be abolished at the fairs and
that passes should be limited to a very
strict list. Each association will take
such action ON the resolution as suits
the majority Of the members, but it is
expected that practically all of them
will abolish this year the return check
privilege.
Practically all of the associations
are to provide small plots for garden
ing by children and to offer prizes for
various useful work in agriculture and
stock raising. The delegates in the
afternoon paid visit to the farm OF
President Buruham of the Greenfield
fair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
Scandal Lifted from State.
(Springfield, Mass, Union. !

With the signing of the bill requir-
'ng nonresident applicants for marriage
licenses in Vermont to wait five days be.
lorc the licenses are issued Bellows Falls
will cease to be n Gretna Green and a
grave scandal will be lifted from the
state. The interests that profited by
D. he Transformation of the state of Yer.
mont into free and easy marriage
mart fought hard against the enact
meat of the measure but the better
sentiment of the state prevailed and
fhe bill is now up to the governor for
his signature which it is not believed
will be withhold II is distinct Gain
for morality, and the Vermont legisla
ture is to be congratulated on having
done its art to put a stop to the hasty
and clandestine marriages that in sc
many cases have only evil results.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
FORMER MILITARY TRAINING.
Every citizen Was Enrolled and Had
to Report for June Training and
September Training.

Editor of The Phoenix:
We are soon to hear great deal about
universal military training for the citi-
zens of our country. Universal training
is not an entirely new idea in this
state In the early days every citizen
was enrolled and each had TO report for
June training" and September train
ing" Each militia man had his uniform
and equipment at home ready for use at
u moments notice.
In looking over n copy of the New
England Gazetteer, published in 1905, |
find the following, which reads rather
strange in these days of effort to recruit
the National Guard to full peace strength
of about 400 men, This quotation re-
fers to the militia of Vermont:
"ln 1892, the state of the number of
militia was as follows: Twenty regi-
mcnts of infantry divided into eight bri-
gadcs, - companies of cavalry, six COM
panes of artillery, the whole amounting
to 1880 men,
We have some people who seem to
think the use of arms contrary to repub-
lican institutions. For the benefit of
these, I am quoting the Militia Law of
Massachusetts, Bay, adopted in l76s:
AS it is the essential property OF
free government to depend on no other
soldiery but its own citizens fer its de-
fence, so in all such free governments
every freeman and every freebooter
should be a soldier. A freeman that is
no soldier does as much as in him lies
that he should be no longer free It's
base not to be allowed TO bear arms in
his own and his country's defence. 'Tis
perfdy and treachery in a free citizen
not to be willing to bear arms. But TO
affect to bear arms and not to know or
learn the use of them, is worse than
slavishness or treachery; it is cruelty,
with aggravation, to mock his country
in its distress" "a.
Pretty good literature this at the
present day.
Very truly,
f. w. GIBSON.
Brattleboro, April 2.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
D. X. SIMONDS DEAD.
civil War Veteran Who Was Newspa-
per Editor and Publisher Large Part
of His Life.

David Kendall Simonds, one of Man
chester's most distinguished citizens,
died Thursday, March 20, after an i'll
ness of several months.
David Kendall Simonds was born in
Peru, April 5, 1882 He was son of
David Simonds and his bovhood was
spent III the town of his birth. His
educatlon was gained in the public
schools OF his native town and in Burr
q Burton seminary at Manchester and
he graduated at Middlebury college in
1852, being a Phi Beta Kappa man.
After graduation he taught year at
Champaign, n. Y. Later on he went
TO Tennessee, and in 1868 he enlisted
III the I'd Tennessee regiment from
which he was honorably discharged in
February, 1864.
Mr.. Simonds came back to his native
state and studied law in the Office of
Crane d Bisbee at Newport. lie was
editor Of the Newport Express and
Standard, 1896.
In 1870 he came to Manchester and
took position as editor of the Man
chester journal, then recently pur-
chased by the late Franklin II. Orvis.
In 1871 Mr.. Simonds purchased the
journal and was its sole owner and editor
from that time until May, 1905, when
he sold the property to its present
owner. He was charter member of
the Vermont Press association and an
honorary member at time of death.
he was appointed postmaster by
President Grant in 1872 and with the
exception of during President Cleve,
land terms, was postmaster continu.
ously until 1913.
In 1878 he was chosen town clerk
Of the town of Manchester and was re
tanned in that position for 50 years
when he resigned.
Mr.. Simonds represented Manchester
in the general assembly as representa-
tive in 1856 and MS senator in 1883
For eight years he was county exam
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

incr of teachers. He was trustee
of Burr & Burton seminary and Eel
low of Middlebury college.
lie was q member of -AdOniram
lodge, No. II, +. and y. NJ, Adoniram
chapter, No. IS, Il. y. M, and of the
local Eastern star. Was alaoca member
of TAFT commandery, No. $, OF Ben
nington, and was past grand patron
of the O. +. s.
In 1873 Mr.. Simonds was married to
Ellen Louise Clark of Peru, daughter
of Rev. Asa r. Clark, for 90 years pas
ter of the Congregational church in
Peru, who with q daughter, Mrs. George
Orvis, Of Now York, = son, Charles D..
Simonds of Portland, Ore, and several
grandchildren, survive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
POISONING OF ANIMALS CHARGED
". L. Chamberlin of Sharon Alleged to
Have Secured Furs Worth Not Far
From $1,000.

Washington L.. Chambcrlin of Shar-
on was brought into Hartford munich
pal court Tuesday of this week on n
charge of exposing poisonous substance
on his promises. 1t is alleged that
Chamberlin placed capsules containing
caustic Of potash in small cubes of
meat planting the meat at different
points on the game trails around his
farm and in that way, it is further al
legged, secured nearly $1,000 worth of
pelts.
A few days ago a party of hunters
from West Hartford and Pomfret
crossed Chamberin s land and a val
liable fox hound which was with them
dug up some of the poisoned meat which
he ate and which his owner, Ewing G.
Allen of Pomfret, says caused the dog s
DEATH
Investigation was made of the prem
Uses and the contents of the dog s stom-
ach were sent by the states attorney
to the laboratory of hygiene at Burling-
ton where they were analysed and the
presence of poison detected.
Presiding Judge Whitman set April
% as the date for a preliminary hear
ing and released Chamberlin on $500
bonds. AS the maximum sentence for
the offense is $500 fine or not more
than five years in prison it is probable
that the case will eventually go to the
county court at Woodstock, unless
Chamberlin pleads guilty, which is I'M
probable.
1t is said that one or two other UNI.
explained deaths of animals, namely a
shepherd dog and a COW, occurred re-
Gently in the same locality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
HIGHWAYS MUST
BE MAINTAINED
State Commissioner Confers with
County officials Here
Scarcity of Help in Prospect-There-
fore Not as Much New Work May
Be Done as Usual.

Stoddard B. Bates, state road commits
sioner, held his annual meeting with
the road commissioners and selectmen
of Windham county in Festival hall
Tuesday. The morning Getting opened
at 1880 with about 60 present and
additional men from outlying towns
continued to add to the strength of
the meeting for an hour after it opened.
Commissioner Bates said in opening
that all appreciated the fact that the
country was facing n very serious stu
alton today, the outcome of which can
not now be determined. He said that
all present knew that the labor prob
lem last season was q very serious one,
and in his opinion there is no question
but that il will be more serious this
year. Labor will be difficult to obtain.
He said that it probably would prove
impossible to construct as much new
roads as there would be money pro-
Vided for and for that reason every eff
fort must be devoted to the mainto-
nance of such roads as arc now con-
structed. If new roads are not con-
structed as rapidly as might be desired
there will be no loss and the money APP
propriated for the purpose still will be
available for that use when opportunity
makes it possible to construct them,
but if the present roads are not main
tanned there will be a very distinct loss,
and it must not be permitted.
The morning meeting adjourned at
IL clock and the afternoon meeting
opened at 100 O'Clock. The commits
sioner devoted the afternoon session to
a consideration on the part of the va
rious road commissioners of their per
sonal difficulties as encountered in their
separate districts, and these were dis
cussed at length.
The road commissioners present were
from the following towns: Brattleboro,
A. A. Wallace; Brookline, Oscar G.. Law
renee; Dummerston, E. b. Howard and
f. II. Brown; Grafton, F. +. Aiken;
Guilford, L. p. Squires; Jamaica, A.
II. Crowninshield; Londonderry, George
l.. Davis; Newfane, ID. c. Johnson; Put
ney, Horace l.. Scott and Parker A.
Fuller; Rockingham, Walter w. Bany
and James B. Wolley; Townshend, A.
W. Barry and A. l.. Howe; Vernon, B.
\. Streeter; Wardsboro, Z. o. Robin
son; Westminster, A. L. Lockwood and
c. II. Reed; Nottingham, H. A. Wheel
er; Wilmington, w. F. Snow; Windham,
l.. +. Jenison.
The following selectmen were pres
emit: Athens, II. NJ. Kelton and F. L.
Smith; Brattleboro, A. w. j. wilkins,
A. L. Merrill and w. Z. Stellman;
Brookline, R. E. Marsh and B. II. Smith;
Dover, d. NJ. Hale; Grafton, V. A. vii
bur and j. w. Davis; Jamaica, A. II.
Coleman, G. II. Gleason and r. II.
Wheeler; Londonderry, C. S. Marden
and D. V. Houghton; Newfane, F. f.
Willard and w. M. Winchester; Putney,
j. j. Knight Townshend, +. w. Wat
son and w. w. VanNess; Vernon, B. H.
Newton; Wardsboro, j. Z. Gleason;
Westminster, f. Y. Butterfeld and j.
A. Thwing; Nottingham, L. H. Sawyer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
ENDS LIFE BY DROWNING.
Widow of Civil War Veteran Throws
Herself Into River,

Mrs. Sarah Buss, II, n well.known
resident of Marlboro, n. H., committed
suicied Saturday night by drowning in
the river which flows through the
town. She left her home in the night
and her absence was hot discovered
until Sunday morning Her tracks
in the mud led to the bank of the
river, where some of her clothes were
found.
The fire alarm was sounded and fire
men assisted in searching the river for
the body, which was found about 10
O'Clock that morning, Mrs. Buss live
with her sister, Mrs. Tennoy, on Churc
street. She returned few weeks ag
from Il private sanitarium in Nashua
She was the widow of Martin Buss,
Civil war veteran.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

1t is an i'll wind that blows contrary
to the predictions Of a weather prophet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
A Good Business Man.
bennington Banner.)

In appointing Linus Leavens of Cam.
bridge state commissioner of game
and fisheries Governor Graham has
picked a high grade man of first class
executive and Administrative ability
who knows only comparatively little
about fish and game. After hearing a
great deal of argument on the subject
Governor Graham decided that what
vas needed was n man of breadth and
executive ability who could run the de-
partment, rather than fish culturist.
I lawyer or a warden. He appointed
senator Leavens with the knowledge
hat he docsn t know much about fish
md game but that he is a good organ
ger and an earnest and thorough man
in whatever he undertakes. An ar
angcment has already been made to
mploy one of the best fish culturists
II New England who will give part of
Is time to looking after the Vermont
hatchery and rearing stations. The
Banner believes that the governor has
made good appointment and that the
fishermen and hunters of the state will
realize it when they come TO know
Commissioner Lcavcns. While Ben
lngton county sportsmen would have
liked to have had the appointment
made from this county they are anx.
ious chiefly for the good of the de.
oartment and stand ready to cooperate
With the new commissioner in every
way possible to advance the Interests
# fish and game. bennington county
'portsmen ara not cutters
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

Miss Gertrude Brown spent the week
end with Mrs. A. Lee Barnes.
Mrs. B. II. Newton spent Monday in
BrattlebOro with Mrs. Charles Akeley.
There will be regular meeting of
Vernon Grange Saturday evening, April
II.
Dorothy Edwards of Brattleboro
spent the weekend with Mrs. II. A.
Staten.
Miss Marion Richardson of Brattle-
boro spent the weekend with Miss
Roby Wright.
Jay Phetteplace is assisting Z. il.
johnson of West Brattleboro during
the sugaring season.
w. Anterior Hale of Orange, Mass,
spent Saturday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. NJ. Hale.
Miss Louise Rabbit of Brattleboro
spent q few days last week in the
home of j. Y. Wright.
George Thayer spent the week end
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Thayer, i'll Dummerston.
Miss Gladys Nesbitt of Windsor is
spending the Easter vacation in the
hoiiiO VI HNi Sicalouh., MIS-. H. .. OW-
ers.
Mrs. Kate Squiers, Mrs. II. A. Staten
and j. T. Wright attended the funeral
of Miss Gladys Rathbonc in Brattlc-
bOro Monday.
Mrs. II. a. Staten assisted the Brat
tleboro members of the Eastern Star
in serving dinner at the sales pavilion
on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The April fool party held in Grange
hall, in charge of Mrs. Lee Barnes and
Mrs. Guy Smith, was q decided sue
cess socially and financially. Many
merry pranks, games, and April fool
refreshments were enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Charles Meloon and three little
daughters are spending few days
with her sisters, Mrs. Arthur Jackson
and Mrs. w. +. Tyler and brother, b.
A. Streeter. Miss Tina Streeter of
Greenfield also visited here last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
VERMONT PHOENIX; BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, APRIL
VERNON.
Myron Russell.

The death of Myron Russell, a., re-
sulting from tuberculosis March 30,
marks the passing from life Of one of
Vernon IS brightest men, one who par.
ticipated actively in its educational
interests and general welfare. Mr.. Rus
sell was both teacher and superintend-
ent of schools for a number of years
in his home town. He was graduate
Of the University of Maine at Orono,
was principal at one time of the high
school at Oldtown, Me.,.also taught at
Veazcy, in the same state, He later
entered the government postal service,
where he was employed until his health
became so impaired that he was forced
to resign.
Funeral services were conducted in
the Advent church Monday. The flow
ors and large attendance of the people
indicated the profound respect Of his
townspeople. He leaves a father, Ros-
well Russell, an employe in the govern
ment mail service, and several ether
relatives. The burial took place in
Tyler Cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
GUILFORD.

Sen Lee, Chinese laundryman in
Greenfield, Mass, ana Mrs Ada Lieder
man, formerly of Guilford, were found
guilty of a statutory ollcnse last week
Lee was fined SO and Mrs Liedcrmar
was sent to Sherborn for not less than
one year nor more than three years. The
arrests were made by Sergt. Burns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
Public Spirited Action.
Barre Times

A Brattleboro bank has shown IL
local pride and public-spiriteducss by
paying a trihc moro for n Bfattloboro
bond than any private bond house
would offer. 1t helps the credit Of a
town considerably to have local insti-
tutions bidding sharply for bond is
sues.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
Substitute.

Nothing can ever take your
place. cooed the bride.
Nothing, dear?"
"That is, perhaps, except adequate
alimony."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

Faith in premonition subsists upon
tho rare instances in which it happens
to be true.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
POULTRY
'AY CASH AND CALL FOR

WE PAY CASH AND CALL FOR
spring Chickens, per Id. ........l5c
lens. per III. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 13c
Old Boosters, ID. ..,........,...1oc
Ducks, lb................. -.......1'c
Geese, per Id, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 16e
Rabbits .......... ........... " c
Poultry Delivered &c extra
Eggs fresh, dog. ................40 c
Eggs. packed, doz. .......t.......37 SIC
Butter. sweet, 10, .,......,.......4 ACC
Butter cooking. lb..............,a 2c
Cream. butterfat, ID ...y......... &c
Cream, delivered. III ............44 c
WEEKLY ROUTES
Monday-Special Trips.
Tuesday-South Of Ottawa.
Wcdnesday-Wcst of Ottawa.
Thursday-North of Ottawa.
Friday-North and East.
Saturday-Special Trips.
Poultry Bought Without Feed
SPECIAL TRIPS ANYWHERE FOR
LARGE ORDERS
Steer & Olson
Phone 1865
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
ILLINOIS BRIEFS.

Springfield duncan Mcdonald of
this city, former secretary-treasurer
Of the Illinois Mine Workers. was
not delegate to the American Fed
GRAFTON OF Labor convention in Bui.
ialo yesterday He has been dis
qualified as a member by lnterna.
tional President Frank J Hayes
Springfield, Dogs are an enemy to
the farmers according to G. H. Dat.
hout farm adviser for Champaign
county. He likens the dog to hog
cholera and blames them for the
scarcity OF sheep raising.
Springfield Here is Internal Rev.
enue Collector John l.. Pickcring's
idea OF real patriotism as far as the
income tax is concerned. Dear Sir .
We are sorry we have not enough
cigars and tobacco to pay a tax on
same. II you can, please accept this
IS in behalf OF our Uncle Sam. for
he sure can use It. Yours truly. F.
II. Elston and wife, groceries and
meats. Bloomington
Springfield Among the many II.
linoiS delegates to the annual con
gress Of the American Prison associa-
ton ODE held in New Orleans. No.
vember 1928. are John l.. Whitman.
state superintendent of prisons. VIII
Colvm, superintendent of pardons
and paroles. and James A Mcclure
assistant director Of public welfare
Springfield - Examinations for ex
ecutive secretary. public welfare com
mission, executive secretary. Univer
sty OF Illinois. assistant comptroller
L. of l.. quarantine officer, medical in
terne, and several other important
positions will be held here December
10 by the State Civil Service com
mission.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14

George Ristan had an operation
performed for appendicitis al st.
Ma Us hospital in La Sale.
Mrs BOYLE has returned to her
home in Morris after visiting at the
home of her son. K, j. Boyle, on
Church street. for few days.
Miss Lydia Piercy. who had all OPP
Grafton performed for appendicitis at
81 Mays hospital in La Sale, is re-
covering nicely.
Clarence Erickson returned to the
barracks near Omaha, Neb., Sunday
after enjoying "A five days furlough
Miss Mildred Fowlie has accepted
position as stenographer in W. w.
Wattersons Office at the {. o. & f.
for few weeks
Mrs. p White and daughter, Miss
Zita. returned TO their home in Utica
Sunday. after visiting with relatives
in Chicago for a couple of days
Miss Don Hyatt entertained the
Crochetng Club at her home on the
North Bluff Lunch was served
Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Thos. Farrell
of Chicago are visiting at the home of
the latter's sister. Miss Alice Neary.
here. for few days.
Mrs. y. J. Cary was shopping in
La Sale Saturday afternoon
Miss Mary Morrissey. of Ottawa,
was visiting with relatives in Utica
Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. Swords. OF Oglesby was
visiting with Utica relatives Sunday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
SHRAP-NEL
t+++ +++++*+ ++*

Shrap:
We just saw be the papers that up
in Mendoza somebody found a petri-
fled bird and exhibited it at high
school Shrap if | hadda dollar for
every bird | seen pelritied on oatid''y
mite wouldn't be singing this line
Of bull every eyeniu for your amuse
mcnt and editieation
Another hing we ste he the pa
pcrs that we should save all our
SCRAPS and conserve the food supply
to help win the war And fella was
saying AT noon hour today that they
dumped seven trainloadS OF spuds in
a river some place in Kansas.
As the Kaiser remarked to Gen
Won Gott. the Americans are yet a
funny people alretty,
O. eoIt
There are things we see 20 laugh al
as we 90 about the street
There's the lady with white hpats
upon her number leyen feet; -
There's the newly Matched out mus
tach on the small town loop hound
gay;
There's our well known cop depart
mcnt trying hard to earn its pay;
But the thing that causes laughter in
a gay and merry whirl
Is the dashins. flashing small.town
vampire girl
She's the latest word in fashions,
tShe admits that she is chico
Why, be gosh she even sports cheap
but classy swagger stick.
And IL | should die a lalfin, this. last
message would give,
. tell me. please. Why do they let il
live?
. they shoot good men like Lincoln,
and Kitchener they drownd
And aint feeling very we'll myself
But one thing I'd like to utter. in a
sadly pcnsiye sound,
That not for any dough or any pe1f-
Nc. not Tor a peck Of praties
Or II half a ton Of coal,
Would make such goopus Of my
sell,
" there's anything that's worse thai
Charlie Chaplin it Is She
The small town vampire lady wto ha,
got the Broadway bee
And as ! gazed upon her, these words
she heard me say
What pity Gyp the Blood has passed
away
i would move this noble nature |
would stir his soul to wrath.
Could such transcendental visiol
cross his crooked path.
He would shoot her before breakfas
and he'd be acquitted quick.
When the jury saw that gosh dun
swagger stick
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
Utica and Vicinity

Mrs. Julia Matters was surprised by
fifty relatives and friends at the home
of her son Saturday night Il was
given in honor OF her eighty.titth birth.
day. Euchre was played Lunch was
served and she received many use.
ful articles.
Clarence Swaziland has novel his
furniture TO La Sale
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Neary were visiting
with relatives in Mendoza Sunday.
Frances Condron was visiting with
relatives in La Sale Sunday.
Mrs. VI Nelson and daughter. Anna.
returned to thei, home in Utica sun
day after visiting with relatives in
Chicago for couple of days
James Lamey and son William Wis
tied with relatives in La Sale sun
day.
Misses Margaret and Hannah Con
dron attended the card party given
by the \. o. II. in La Sale Monday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert lakewood Of
Peru visited with relatives in Utica
Sunday
Mrs. c. Il. Cary was calling on
friends in La Sale Monday.
Emory and Anthony Preuss visited
with their brother Walter. at Camp
Grant in Rockford Sunday.
Ed Bray. Joe Payne and Mr.. and
Mrs. p. Brennan and Miss Anna An
ders0n attended the dance at Turn
Hall in Peru Saturday night.