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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-10-26
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Mrs. Minnie Bolliger of Brattleboro
called on friends in the village Sunday
afternoon.
The social which was planned for next
week by the Woman Mission circle
has been postponed.
Fred johnson s family, who have
lived at Doolittle s lumber camp, were
burned out one afternoon last week.
Walter Teft and family moved Tues
day from Leon 8. Power s house to the
place recently vacated by Mr.. Styles
in Williamsville.
Miss Evelyn Setter and Miss Dorothy
Setter of Mortified seminary came
home for the weekend with their moth
er, Mrs. Setter, at Liberty hall.
A number of large motortruck loads
of chair stock from Dan Hale s mill at
West Dover went down the line last
week. Most of the products from this
mill are shipped by way of Wilmington.
Mrs. Mary Ballou has had an unusual
ly successful season this year with her
summer boarders at her home at Brook
side. She has entertained 80 guests,
some for long and some for short vaca-
Aipho, iioiH Nuliouo aus VI lhC COuHll
many of whom have spent other sum.
mers with her. Mrs. H. NJ. Ripley, who
comes early in June, was the last one
to leave, on Monday, when she went ~
Boston for the winter.
Miss Dorothy Emerson of Lynn,
Mass, who has boarded with Mrs. Mary
Ballou at Brookside for a number of
summers, this year was called home un-
expectedly to assume a new position
in her work as instructor in household
arts. Miss Emerson is one of the 10
demonstrators recently appointed by
the government to assist Mr.. Hoover
in food conservation. Her headquar-
tiers e,at1Rortsmouth,4 N. II.
While an unusually large amount of
gardening was done during the sum
mer enough it would seem to supply
each family from their own plot with
the common vegetables, there is good
demand for various kinds, especially
turnips and cabbages, which
are not adaptable to all locations. An
interesting and successful experiment
was made by Mrs. C. A. Mason, who
raised excellent potatoes from five hills
planted with potato parings. There
were five or six fine table potatoes from
each hill. None were smaller than a
good sized hens egg and mostly they
were Gas large as ones fist,D or of
good, medium size
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-10-26
NO BOSTON g. MAINE STRIKE.
5000 Freightyard and Station Employees
Consent to Arbitration - To Work
Pending Adjustment.

The wage controversy between the
Boston & Maine railroad and 5000
freightyard and station employees was
settled yesterday shortly before the hour
set for a strike, through an agreement
to abitrate.
The arbitration board, according to
an announcement made by Secretary
j. D. Flynn of the Boston g. Maine
employees council, will consist of three
members, one Of whom will be Henry
b. Endicott, executive manager of the
state commission on public safety. The
men will remain at work pending an
adjustment of their demands.
After a conference with Mr.. Endi.
colt Wednesday the men notified Benja-
min h. Pollock, general manager of the
Boston & Maine railroad that they
would agree to arbitration provided
Mr.. Endicott was acceptable to the
road.
Mr.. Pollock offered to accept Mr.
Endicott as member of board OF
either three or five and an agreement
was finally reached on the former. One
of the arbitrator will be named by the
board and one by the railroad. The
men have submitted several demands,
including an increase of Is cents a
day. The road & Offer Of a 2j cent In.
crease was rejected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-10-26

York and Miss Mortified and Miss
Farrar to the Brooks House in Brat.
tleboro to stay a few weeks before
going to New York city for the win
ter.
Early in the summer, while on a
tramp to, Newfane hill with a party of
summer Visitors, W. II. Newton lost
his watch After three months had
elapsed Mrs. Newton found the watch
in grass plot near their garden. Upon
winding Mr.. Newton was surprised to
find his watch kept as good time as
before.
F. A. Dewitt, chairman of the Lib
erty loan committee of Windham coun-
ty, spoke on the interest of the Lib
erty loan at the Grange fairs in Wards
boro and Williamsvile at the regular
meetings of the Grange. He has spoken
in Halifax and Brattleboro. He plans
soon to speak in other towns in this
county.
The large elm tree damaged so by
fire at the recent burning of the Good.
now home that it has been cut down
contained two cords of wood. The
trunk to the tree, estimated to weigh
about 1000 pounds, was drawn over to
the oxbow above Henry Mack s, where
it was utilized to help in filing in a
deep ravine by the roadside.
Seventy-fve singers and dancers i'll
the big Red Cross musical comedy, The
Rose Girl, in Brattleboro Auditorium
Thursday and Friday evenings and Sat
urday matinee, Nov. | and 3.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-10-26
NEWFANE
Successful Grange Fair.

The annual Grange fair last week
Thursday was very successful, a larger
number being present than ever before.
The exhibit of vegetables, etc, was
very good, although not so large as at
some of the previous fairs, on account
of the early frosts. Best farm exhibit
was made by j. D. Maher G. Son; sec
ond to A. r. Underwood. Henry Will
son took first prize on corn. w. H..
Newton won special mention and his
exhibit included decorated wheelbar-
row containing crook neck squashes.
G. X. Cherrie had a large collection, on
exhibition among them were the Piroca
fowls and family brought from Brazil
on his last trip to South America. Hon
icy, rugs and furs also brought from
South America were also shown. Mrs.
Cora Winchester and Mrs. Lila Ingram
had the largest display of fancy work,
and Mrs. Railway some nice antique
china.
Mrs. Karl E. Maher was dressed in
the costume of nurse to exhibit work
done for the Red Cross. Among the
articles was knit coverlet, many of
the squares being knit by the children.
The booth of fancy and useful articles
was in charge of Mrs. Belle Howe and
the homemade candy in charge of Miss
Florence Whitaker. The chicken-pie
supper was well patronized and in the
evening there was n full house at the
comedy, Scenes in the Union Depot,
which was well presented by cast of
members of the Grange. The dance
following was largely attended.
Saidee and Doris Morse had the best
exhibit of canned goods, Paul Benson
second and Florence Whitaker special
mention,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-10-26
wILLIAMsvI1LE.
Play to Be Given Nov. Q.


On Nov. the play, Miss Buxby s
Boarders, will be given in Grange hall
under the auspices of the Methodist
society for the benefit of the repair
fund. Following is the cast: Jerome
Townshend, q lover somewhat in the
background, Frank Stratton; Felix
Marden, who is not afraid to come to
the front, H. A. Williams; Mr.. Smith,
a mysterious individual, C. X. Lewis;
Alexander Pettifer, worm that finally
turns, A. s. Charlton; Jimmie Spangler,
a song and dance artist, ID. F. Pierce;
Marguerite Mari, star in vaudeville,
Mrs. r. H. Dean; Lillian Wendale, by
the villain still pursued, Miss Hazel
Warren; Pansy Purple, Jimmie IS pro-
fessional partner, Mrs. d. F. Pierce;
Amelia Buzby, from the country, who
keeps boarders in the city, Mrs. L. f.
Stratton; Mrs. Pettfer, with a mind
of her own and willing to speak, Mrs
II. A. Williams; Florinda, who is gen
orally on hand, Miss Ella Clark.
Mr. and Mrs F. e. Fisher are visit
ing in Boston.
w. II. Tefft is moving his family here
from South Newfane.
H. L. johnson was in Springfield last
week to attend the Eastern States ex-
position.
Mrs. Fife Stedman and daughter,
Doris, of Brattleboro are spending sew
eral days at her home here.
Mrs. Charles Gleason, who had been
with her daughter, Mrs. John Hedman,
in Putney returned Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Wheeler came
last week from Mountain Mills ard
have been visiting here and at New
fame.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred NJ. Chase of Re-
we're, Mass, came Wednesday to visit
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. B. Will
liams.
Mrs n. L. Staples and daughter, Mrs.
l.. r. Plummer, of Brattleboro are Wis
ting Mrs. Staples's sister, Mrs. C. X.
Stedman.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Mundell of
| Brattleboro and Miss Edith Morton of
Smith s Ferry, Mass, are visiting at
John Mundell's.
Mrs A. N. Sherman and Mrs. e. H.
| Richardson attended the district meet
| ing of the Order of Eastern Star in
| iDIdtliCDOlO NcuHcSudN dllcIHOOH anu
| evening.
Mrs. N. B. Perry, who fell some
weeks ago and injured her hip, is not
as well and her daughter, Mrs. G. B.
White, of Brattleboro is here helping to
care for her.
| The children Of the village schools
will give an entertainment and social
n Grange hall ON the night of Hallow-
cen, which they ask their friends 20
patronize. The proceeds will go for a
school fund.
| Mrs. A. S. Charlton entertained the
Wickopee Camp Fire girls in her home
Saturday evening. A ceremonial meet.
ing was held and the rest of the eve.
ming spent in games. Refreshments of
ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs. Purle Covey and children of
West Brattleboro and Miss Belle Green.
| wood spent Sunday with their grand
| parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. f. Johnson
Mrs. Claude Reed and children of South
Newfane also visited her parents over
Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-10-26
An All-Eternity Sucker.

Tommy-Say, ma, can God make any
thing He wants to?
Misunderstanding dear.
Tommy-Well, wish he d make me
a stick of candy with only one end to
it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-10-26

! Seventy-fve singers and dancers in
the big Red Cross musical comedy, The
Rose Girl, in Brattleboro Auditorium
Thursday and Friday evenings and Sat
urday matinee, Nov. |, . and 8.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-10-26
WEST DUMMERSToN.

Joe Baum of Milford, Mass, is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. James Clark, sr.
Mrs. Howard Cullinan spent the week
end with Mr. Culinan in South London
derry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph LaVine, who had
been visiting in Holyoke, returned home
last week.
+. +. Putnam of Worcester, Mass,
spent several days with his family here
the first of this week
Mr. and Mrs. o. f. Stevens and son of
Brattleboro spent Sunday with her moth
er, Mrs. F. +. Phillips.
Miss Catherine Hartnett and Miss
Katherine Cunningham of Brattleboro are
visiting at +. b. Russell's.
Mr. and Mrs. John Burnett of Bellows
Falls were weekend guests of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs w. W. Burnett.
Mrs. Fred Tier and family are moving
their household goods to Brattleboro,
where they have rented tenement for
the winter.
Seventy-fve singers and dancers in
the big Red Cross musical comedy, The
Rose Girl, in Brattleboro Auditorium
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
Long Grocery in
Fine New Quarters

]. B. Long, popular merchant of
Zackery Hill, after having been in
business for several years, is no long
er able to satisfactorily handle the
immense business in his small quar-
ters and on the first of this month
opened in his new store building
across the street from his old loca-
tion. The new building has floor
space of 40x50 feet and will enable
him to greatly increase his already
large stock Of groceries. Last Mon
day night Mr.. Long decided to dedi-
cate his new building, so invited all
the residents of the hill to be his
guests at an informal dance. The
affair was attended by many more
than the hill residents, as Mr.. Longs
popularity has spread to other parts
of the camp and the dance was a de-
cided success.
Mr.. Long extends welcome to all
his friends and patrons to visit his
new store, whether they come a-mar
keting or just a-visiting.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
Big Deal in
Michigan Verde

One of the most important, if not
the most important, deal that has re-
Gently been closed in Arizona mining
circles, is reported by Mr.. A. M. Nc
Lellan, vice-president of the Michigan
Verde Copper company.
Mr.. Mcclellan states that negotia-
tions which the Western Copper Syn
dicate have been carrying on with
powerful New Yorw interests have
been closed, whereby the New York
people will place four hundred thou
sand shares of the stock of the Michi-
gan Verde Copper company in the
east
AS pointed out by Mr.. Mcclellan,
this new development will have a
most important bearing on the future
of the Michigan Verde, and the news
will be most gladly received by the
many friends and stockholders of this
popular Jerome junior. It will mean
that money for an aggressive devel-
opment campaign will be speedily
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
High Praise for Rays
Belgian Relief Work

Mrs. L. S. Gates is in receipt of a
telegram from Mrs. Louis B. Hunton
of Pleasantville, New York, treasur-
er of the Belgium Relief Fund asso-
citation to the effect that the subscrip-
tions and donations from this auXil-
iary had been received. The telegram
is as follows:
cat a meeting of the central COM
mittee, the announcement of Rays
auxiliary contribution to our funds
was received with the greatest en-
thusiasm and delight. 1t was moved
and seconded that a night letter be
sent to you and your committee ex-
pressing our thanks and appreciation
for what you have accomplished"
Mrs. Gates with other philanthropic
ladies of the town raised $1,011.65 for
this fund. Some of the money was
donated individually, but most of it
was raised by public entertainment.
The receipts of the first ball game Of
the season contributed several hun
dred dollars and boxing and athletic
entertainment, given by the Ray Ath-
letic club, was the means of raising
nearly $500. Other sources of rails
ing funds was by the sale of Belgium
flags and from which neat sum was
netted.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
Moore's Grocery
EnIarges Quarters

Moore & Company's grocery store
is taking on metropolitan appear
ance these days and after the neces-
sary preliminary steps are completed
will be one of the most up-to-date
and complete grocery stores in Pinal
county. Mr.. Moore has greatly in
creased his shelf and floor space by
taking over the adjoining room to his
present quarters. His stock will be
increased proportionately with the in
crease of space and in the near fu-
ture, if the trade demands, he will
add a fresh meat department to the
grocery.
The Moore & Company grocery is
known throughout the district as the
Good Housekeeping" store. This
means that any of the articles found
advertised in that popular magazine
will be found on the shelves of the
Moore grocery. Mr.. Moore selected
this slogan for his store because the
Good Housekeeping magazine was so
popular with the housewife and was
at all times good authority on the
proper and right manner to prepare
foods in the most spalatable form. OF
course, as in the case with the Good
Housekeeping magazine, Mr.. Moore
carries only those lines of goods that
op NJ q W
to be the very best. Mr.. Moore has
only been engaged in business on
Zackery Hill for few months, but
in that short time has built for him
self very nice business He be-
lieves in giving service as we'll as
good groceries, for in this manner he
has found what are the wants of the
people.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02

raised, and in the opinion of those
who know the favorable location of
the Michigan Verde property. this de-
velopment can have but one ultimate
result-the bringing in Of another big
copper producer for the Jerome dis
trict.
Mr. Mcclellan states that in his
opinion this big deal was closed for
two reasons-first, the fact that the
Michigan Verde property it SO advan-
tageously located in relation to the
properties which have SO far pro-
duced the big mines of the Jerome
district, and second. to the fact that
in eastern financial circles it is ex-
pected that the junior, coppers of the
country will experience, during the
coming months, the greatest activity
that has ever been known in the his
tory of mining.
Mr. Charles Mason, local represen-
tative of the Western Copper Syndi-
cate, reports.:-a growing demand for
the stock in the Ray district.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
Feature Pictures
At New AirdOme

The New Airdome Thaater which
opened for business last week is re-
ceiving a large patronage these days.
The fact that the theater is an open
air place of amusement tends to draw
the people of the town regardless Of
the fact that Manager Gregg is repro
ducing some extra fine pictures.
Manager Gregg announced to rep
resentative Of the Copper Camp that
it was his intention to give the pub
lie only the very best pictures in the
future, and he has made arrangements
with the Western Film Exchange for
some high class plays for the fture.
On June 18th "The Barrier" a film
portrayal of the well known roman
tic story written by Rex Beach, is to
be shown. This play carries the
quick action and the accurate por-
trayal of the wild and rough life Of
California and Alaska during the days
when these lands were the last from
tiers of civilization.
On the 9th of this month there
will be another corking good picture,
"Hell Morgan's Girl" which has such
a long run at the Los Angeles thea
ters and which has won favor and
appreciation wherever it has been
presented.
Wednesday that famous old coined
ian, Charlie Chaplin, will be featured
in the always funny play, "Tilly's
Punctured Romance"
Tonight is Paramount night and
there will be ten reels of high class
pictures. The feature for the even
ing will be "To Have and To Hold"
with Mae Murray and Wallace Reid
in the leading roles. Fatty Arbuckle
will be seen in a two reel comedy,
sThe Butcher Boy" There will also
be two reels of the serial, "The Pur-
pie Mask" This will be the twelfth
episode Of this serial, leaving only
three more to be seen.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
CONFLICTS Escape
from State Prison

Three men made their escape from
the prison at Florence last Friday
night and up to a late hour yesterday
had not been apprehended, despite
the fact that there was large force
of officers detailed to the case. The
men who made their escape were
George Townsley, George E. Scarbor-
ough and Robert Pitts.
Townsley was received at the pri-
son in May, 1912, and was originally
sentenced to serve five years. His
age is given as 81 years and his crime
was assault to commit murder.
Scarborough was convicted and
sent to Florence in May Of last year
for second degree murder. His term
of Incarceration ran from 10 years
to life and his age was given as 38
years.
Robert Pitts was convicted of burg
larry in 1913 and given a five-year SEN
tence. In 1915 he was paroled and
would have had his freedom soon, but
that he broke his parole and was
again placed behind the prison walls.
The escape was made about 9
o'clock of the evening of May 25.
Just how they were able to scale the
18-foot wall in plain sight Of the
guard without being seen is still a
mystery. However. they did escape
and are still at large. A set of blood
hounds were brought over from
Tucson to trace the escapes, but after
trailing them as far as the crossing
of the railroad near Kelvin the trail
was lost. Since then deputy sheriffs
and guards have been searching the
hills and canyons in this section of
the county, but so far have been un-
able to get a trace of the men.
The theory is advanced by some
that the prisoners might have jump
ed freight or ore train at Kelvin and
gone on toward Hayden, but this is
not given very much credence by the
officers, as there are not many trains
over this run during the day and had
they taken one of the trains they
stood a very good chance of being
picked up by an officer at Hayden
or would probably have been seen by
some of the trainmen.
Another report came to the local
officers here that there were three
men stopped at mining camp about
16 miles beyond here. Two officers
made an investigation of this report,
but were convinced that these were
not the men wanted.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
Jonesy Is Some
Auto Salesman

L. P. Jones of the Ray Motor COM
pany, reports the sale of the follow
ing cars to people of the Ray district
during the past week and on which
deliveries have been made.
C. w. Adams, Dodge touring car;
L. L. Cavanaugh, Ford touring car;
Benton Ebaugh, Ford touring car; O.
E. Travis, the local barber, Ford
touring car; C. R. Tonneman, Ford
raceabout.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
OPENS NEW OFFICE

John R. O'Donnell has made ar
rangements for an office in the Wig
gins hotel building, room five. The
office is just at the head of the stairs
and anyone desiring to transact in
surance business may find him at
this location. Mr.. O'Donnell has built
up very gratifying business since
coming to Ray and this most recent
step in the line of progress indicates
that his work has been fruitful.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
WILL DISPENSE MUSIC

Mrs. Charles Mason, musician of
repute, and manageress of the Ray
Con. hotel, has been engaged by Man
ager Gregg to play the piano at the
Airdome theater in the future. Mrs.
Mason is quite a talented musician
and her efforts at the Airdome will
undoubtedly be appreciated.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
TOM MADDOX rs
STATE ENGINEER

PHOENIX, June Thomas Mad
dock of Phoenix, chairman of the re-
publican state central committee, has
been appointed state engineer, sue
ceeding Lamar Cobb, resigned. Mad
dock is now engaged in making tour
Of the state highway system with
Cobb, prior to taking over the office.
DIR. John r. Walls of Tucson, has
been appointed superintendent Of the
state hospital for the insane, succeed
ing DR.. A. C. Kingsley.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
WILL MEET WITH
SUPERVISORS

The regular monthly meeting of the
board Of supervisors will be held next
Monday, and several of the business
men Of the camp are planning to be
in attendance and present their argu-
ment for the expenditure of the nec-
essary money to put the roads in and
about Ray in good order.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
rs A BACHELOR NOW

Carl Smith, proprietor of the Choc-
olate Shop, returned Friday from Los
Angeles, where he went to arrange
quarters for his family during the
summer months. Mrs. Smith and the
baby will enjoy the cool breezes Of
the Pacific until about the first of
September.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
ON A STILL HUNT

Pete Avenente, a guard at the peni-
tentiary, and Pat Gorham, deputy
sheriff, both of Florence, have been
in the district the past few days in
an effort to learn the whereabouts
of the three escaped convicts.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
DRESSING UP

The new hardwood floor for the
club house has been laid and as soon
as the new window drapes are hung
the place will have an added attrac-
tiveness. The new hardwood floor
will lend a little more pleasure to the
dances, too, it is thought.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
SHERIFF VISITS RAY

Sheriff Henry D. Hall, accompanied
by Mrs. Hall, spent Thursday and
Friday in Ray. Mr.. Hall was on his
occasional trip of inspection over the
county Needless to say that he found
things in tip top order here in this
particular section of the county,
thanks to our local officers.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
TOO SPEEDY HERE

Antonio Gandara came up from
Winkelman the other night in his ma
chine, and while on visit to Sonora
apparently forgot about the speed
rules and as a result was picked up
by Officer Henderson. He was CIV
en- the alternative of a $40 fine or
ten days in Jail by Judge French.-He
paid the fine.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
ON THE JOB AGAIN

Lester Blackbren, surface superin-
tendent at the Ray Con-, is again able
to be at his duties, after an attack of
the grip that kept him in the hospital
for several days.
The Arizona copper camp., 1917-06-02
CLUB DANCE OMITTED

The regular club dance was omit
ted last night, owing to the fact that
the Red Cross ladies are giving
dance next Friday night in the new
open air dance pavilion, and it was
thought best to let everybody rest
up and be sure to attend the benefit
dance.