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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
MRS. P. w. CLEMENT DEAD.
End Came at Atlantic City Following
Illness in Rutland

Maria Hinman Goodwin, wife of
Percival w. Clement of Rutland
died Friday evening at Atlantic City
n. J.,where she went with Mr. Clement
in January, following a critical illness
at her home in this city.
Mrs. Clement was born in Hartford
Ct, September 20, 1917. the daughter
of Henry and Caroline Althea (Hin.
mani Goodwin. She was married to
Mr.. Clement January 10, 1868. To them
have been born 10 children, six of
whom survive. Miss Elizabeth w.
Clement of this city, Mrs. Horace
Brown of Springfield, Vt, Mrs. w.
II. Field of Glencoe, Ill.,, Mrs. William
Wilfred Rhodes of England, now in
this country, Mrs. John A. Knowles of
Dover, Mass, and Robert Clement of
Rutland.
Six grandchildren also survive her.
Mrs. Clement was n devoted member
of the Episcopal church and greatly
interested in mission work. She was
also active in the affairs of the Dauoh-
tiers of the Revolution and the Colonial
Danes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
SAID BROWN STOLE MONEY.
Richard Clarity Brought Here from
Bennington-Taken to Newfane Jail
in Default of Bail.

Sheriff G. L. Mann returned Fri
dav afternoon from bennington with
Richard Clarity, who was arrested and
lodged in Bennington county Jail
charged with completely in the robbery
of Ante Rogers Of Wilmington of a
bank roll containing about 5000.
Clarity was taken before Judge
Frank +. Barber of the municipal
court last Friday afternoon and
pleaded not guilty to charge of grand
larceny. He was held for the April
term of the Windham county court un-
der bonds of $1,000. He could not
furnish the security and was taken to
Newfane Jail.
The officers have been unable yet to
capture Jim Brown, wanted for com.
plicitv in the same robbery.
Clarity, when caught in road house
near Bennington, had $3S. He admit
ted having left Wilmington with
Brown, but claimed that Brown stole
the money and gave him 500 of it.
When asked how they had got to Ben
nington he said that they walked all
of the way and that it was very poor
travelling.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
MRS. NORMAN N. DARLING.
Formerly for Long Time Was Employed
at Brattleboro Retreat.

Mrs. Sabrina Orinda Prouty) Oar
ling, 81, wife of Norman n. Darling of
9S South Main street, died in her home
Friday of heat disease. She had
been in failing health several months
but was critically i'll only two days.
Mrs. Darling was born in Marlboro,
Oct. %, lS49, daughter of Clark and
Hulda (Carpentcr) Prouty. She married
Mr.. Darling in Brattleboro June 8, 1871.
They lived four years in Middletown,
Conn, and came back to Brattleboro
and were employed at the Brattleboro
Retreat nearly Ia years. For six years
Mr.. and Mrs. Darling were employed
at the county farm in Westmoreland,
n. H., and then returned to Brattlc-
boro II years ago.
Mrs. Darling was member of the
Methodist church, Sedgwick Woman S
Relief corps and Protective Grange.
She was a very energetic and ambitious
woman, conscientious in her work and
loyal and devoted to Friends and neigh
bors.
The funeral was held Monday at 3
o clock az the house, 9S South Main
street, Rev Thomas w. Owens, pastor
Of the Methodist church, officiating. AL
fred S. Thompson sang Abide With Me
and Lead, Kindly Light. Delegations
from the Sedgwick Woman s Relief
corps and Protective Grange attended.
The bearers were Arthur Ycaw, George
Sessions, +. o. Morse and A. A. Whit
man. The burial took place in Pros.
pect Hill cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
RICHMOND WEEDEN WEDDING.
Popular Brattleboro Couple Married by
Rev. Thomas w. Owens-Went to
Farm in Drmmerston.

Abbott Bixby Richmond, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Scion A. Richmond, and Miss
Amy Weeden of BrattIeboro. daughter of
Mrs. Amy f. Wceden of Boston, were
married Monday morning at $50 in
the Methodist parsonage by Rev.
Thomas w. Owens. Only immediate
relatives were present Mr.. and Mrs.
Richmond left Immediately after the GER
emory for their farm in Dummerston
which they bought some months ago.
After the roads become settled they will
enjoy wedding trip by automobile.
Both young people are well known in
town and very popular. Mrs. Richmond
has made her home here much of the
time since childhood. Mr.. Richmond has
lived here all of his life and attended
the Brattleboro high school He is prom
inent in musical circles and has been
seen often in local theatrical produc-
tions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
TWICE PROVEN.

If you suffer backachc, slceplcss
nights, tired, dull days and distressing
urinary disorders, don't experiment.
Read this twicc-told testimony. 1t S
Brattleboro ENTHUSIASTICALLY proven.
o. F. Howe, blacksmith and carriage
maker, Elm street, Brattleboro, gave
the following statement on September
2S, 1908. "My back troubled me for a
long time and | got so lame from stoop-
ing or lifting that | could hardly
straighten up. Sharp pains caught me
every time | stopped and though | tried
plastcis and liniments and several
remedies for my back, got no relief
Finally | got Doan s Kidney Pills from
the Brattleboro Drug Co., formerly +
II. Holden g. Co, S., drug store and two
boxes did what the other remedies had
failed to do. They removed the lame
ness and soreness from my back, the
hackachc ceased and my kidneys be
came regular in action. | could once
again work all day and didn t feel tho
affects of it in my back. y
On November 20, 1916, Mr.. Howe
said: "Doan S Kidney Pills are just n,
high in my estimation today as they
were when ! gave them my first recon
mendation. Every time | have the least
trouble with MY back, | use Doan I
Kidney Pills and they always straight
en- me up in good shape.
Price Doe, at all dealers, Don z
simply ask for kidney rcmedy--gc
Doan IS Kidney Pills-thc same tina
Mr.. Howe has twice publicly recon-
mcnded. Foster-Milhurn Co., Props.
Buffalo, n. Y.-Adv.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
LORA M. HOWE DEAD.
For Many Years Employed at Estey S,
Much of Time as Foreman.

Lora NJ. Howe, &C, for 45 years or
more resident of Brattlcboro and for
13 years an employee of the Estcy Or
gan Co. until last October, died in his
home at 81 Maple street March %.
He sustained a shock last fall and an
other in February, and death resulted
from cerebral hemorrhagc.
Mr.. Howe was born in Dover May 10,
1850, one of four children of Albert n.
and Lois M. tAllen) Howe. Thc only
survivor of that family now is Albert
$. Howe of Springfield, Mass, who is
i'll the life insurance business.
He came to Brattleboro at the age of
about 20 years and for a short time was
employed on the ID. S. Pratt farm. Then
he learned carpentering of the late
Winthrop Adams, and 43 years ago en-
tered the employ of the Estey Organ Co
in the cabinet department. For some
20 years, until obliged to give up work
last October, he was foreman of tho
ease making department in the reed or,
gan branch.
On Sept. l6, 1879, Mr.. Howe married
Miss Luella Mary Sherwin of Town
shend, who survives. He was a careful
thorough and expert cabinet maker and
n respected citizen, honorable in all
his dealings. Mineralogy was his hob
by, and he possessed 4 large private col
lection.
The funeral was held at the hous;
Sunday afternoon at $50 o clock, Rev
Delmar +. Trout. pastor of the Uni
vorsalist church, officiating The bear
crs were Frank w. Strong, Charles
Bale, and Albert S. Howe and hi
son, Harold Howe, of Springfield, Mass
The burial took place in Prospect Hill
ccmctcrV
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
CAST FOR LITTLE PRINCESS.
Will Be Presented by Woman's Club
Under Direction of Miss Mary Cox
of Springfield, Mass.

The cast for The Little Princess, to
be presented by the Brattleboro Won.
an 3 club April 90 and 81 under the
direction Of Miss Mary Cox of Spring.
field, Mass, is announced as follows
cipals-B1cky, Miss Jane Daley
Sarn, Miss Julia Simonds; Lottic, Miss
Doris Odds; Ermcngarde, Miss Eliza.
beth Crane; Miss Minchin, Mrs. James
NJ. Adams; Mr.. Barrow, E. b. Smith I;
Mr. Carrisford, f. Russell Davis; Ram
Dass, Frank NJ. Cram; Mrs. Carmichael,
Mrs. Arthur II. Brasor; Mr.. Carmichael,
Abbott b. Richmond. Other parts
Lavinia, Dorothy Pratt Amelia, Mrs.
Harry C. Freeman; Janet, Mildred
Greenwood; Nora, Dorothy Piper;
Maize, Evelyn Cain; Donald, Harold
March; Lilly, Edith Nash; Jessie, Dor
othca Vandeveer; Blanche, Ruth Reed.
Pictures of the cast will be made to.
morrow, to be placed in the store win
dows.
In addition to those named score
or more of Miss Minchin' s pupils in
the boarding school will appear in n
charming dance which has been ar.
ranged by Miss Cox to Krieslcr s cele.
bratcd Rondino.
There will be special matinee per.
Torrance for the children Saturday aft.
crnoon, April 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
MISS GLADYS P. RATHBONE.
Death Occurred Sunday Evening Fol
lowing Years Illness.

Miss Gladys Pearson Rathbonc, 10,
died Sunday evening at 6.20 O'Clock
in her home, 81 ProS'ct street, after an
ilAess of one year with tuberculosis.
Miss Rathbone was born in Brattlc-
boro. March -, 1898, a daughter of
DR.. j. Lewis and Violet (Duntom Rath-
bone. She attended the public schools
and was member of the class of the
high school which will graduate in
June. She was forced to leave school
year ago this month, when the dis.
ease fastened itself upon her. On her
last birthday anniversary the young
woman was the recipient of many pres
cnts and almost every member of her
high school class besides many neigh
bors and friends, called ON her. She
was patient in her suffering and was
constantly hopeful and planning for
the future.
Besides her parents she leaves two
sisters, Leah and Violet.
The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon at 2.30 at the house, SO Pros
pcct street, Rev. Richard ii. Clapp, pas
tor of the Centre Congregational church
officiating Many of the high school
pupils attended and there was n profu
sion of flowers. The bearers were Her
man johnson of Keenc, n. H., Roland
Wood of Springfield Mass, Lester
Dimes, Carl Voetsch, Francis A. Dun
levy and Edward Vale. The buria
took place in Morningsidc cemetery
Those present from out of town were;
Mrs. Charles Campbell and Miss A, NJ
Dunton of Richmond, Que, sisters OF
Mrs. Rathbone, and Dir. J. r.. Corliss OF
RristOl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

Probate Judge f. w. Brazille of St.
Paul, Mimi, has in his possession for
safe keeping $4,000 belonging, it is
believed, to some Vermont person. Miss
Nellie G. Gould, 80 years of age, of St.
Paul, Mimi, left an estate of $4,000.
The administrator of the estate is
searching for an heir to the property.
Miss Gould was born in Vermont, but
it is not known where. When she was
one year old her parents, Henry and
Nellie Gould, moved to River Falls,
Wis. At that point, nearly all traces
of the family are lost but it is be-
lievcd that Miss Gould S father was
dead at the time of her mother S death
on March -, 1914.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
BOY SCOUTS OFFER SERVICE.
Local Patrol Leaders Notify Various
Officials of Their Readiness-Would
Cooperate to Full Ability.

That the local Boy Scouts are active
ly alive to the possibility that they
may be Of service to Brattlcboro in
general or some particular organization
or body in particular is found in the
fact that letters signed by the leaders
of the four patrols in town Offering the
services Of the Scouts in any manner
in which they may be available, have
been received by Capt. +. w. Gibson of
Company I, V. n. c., President Horton
ID. Walker of the board of trade, the Sc
lectmen and the village commissioners
The letter to the board of trade was,
in effect, identical with the others, and
follows:
"'The Boy Scouts of Brattlcboro beg
to tender their services in whatever ca.
pacity they can serve the board of
trade. We stand ready to cooperate
in any civic movement to the limit of
our abilities. The above offer was
unanimously made at n general meeting
of local Scouts. Hoping to have the
pleasure of serving our community as
body, we are,
Respectfully yours,
"Karl p. Laundry, p. L., Troop l.
"Leighton II. Moves, p. L., Troop .
"Allan p. Davis, Troop ?.
Howard T.. Richardson. p. t.,
Troop 4
81. Frcdrk Virgin,
Scout Commissioner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
WYATT HEAD OF WHEEL CLUB.
Dues of National Guard Members Re
mitted During Federal Service -
Amendment to Bylaws.

Four new officers were elected at the
annual meeting of the Vermont Wheel
club Tuesday night, Arthur ID. Wyatt
succeeding Oscar r. Benson as presi-
dent and Charles Voctsch being elected
vice president. w. A. Subway and L..
X. Barber were reelected secretary
and treasurer respectively, while George
T.. Foster, Il. j. Fcnton and Victor
Space were elected to the board of
governors, Mr.. Fcnton and Mr.. Space
being new officers.
On motion of r. b. Putnam it was
voted to remit the dues of national
guardsmen members for the time they
are in the federal service. The by
laws of the club were so amended as
to make it possible to increase the club
dues from $l5 to SIS year when the
club has an interest bearing debt.
The retiring president was given n
rising vote of thanks for his efficient
service in that capacity during the
past four years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
NEW MAN AT COUNTRY CLUB.
w. j. Wintermeyer Takes Place of
Jack Clark as Professional

w. j. Wintcrmcyer of Brooklyn be
gan his duties Monday at professional
and grccnskeeper at the Brattleboro
Country club, succeeding Jack Clark,
who has gone to the Oxford club AT
Chicopec Falls, Mass. Wintermeyer
comes to the local club highly recon-
mendcd by the officers OF the Dyker
Meadows club, where he was employed
10 years, finishing work there only
when the club was obliged to disband
through the sale of its grounds. He is
good golf player and teacher, an ex-
perienced club maker and man who
has had long experience in the care of
turf.
The snow is practically gone from
the local course and although it will be
some little time before the permanent
green's are in shape to use, the fairway
will be firm enough to play on within
n few days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

The New Willoughby hotel on Lake
Willoughby will be new in fact as
we'll as in name. The famous lake has
been without a modernly' equipped no.
tel but when Charles $. Foster pur
Willoughby house last November he
named the place the new Willoughby
hotel and proceeded at once to make
the house fit the name. How complete.
~ he has done this can only be appre-
ciated when it is known that his con
tractor, A. L. Bragg, of st. Johnsbury,
began by tearing out the partitions in
the house. He then began work in the
basement, following throughout the
house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There Is
only one way to cure catarrhal deafness,
and that Is by a constitutional remedy.
named condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachan Tube. When this tube is
Unnamed you have rumblng sound or I'M
perfect hearing. and when II 10 entirely
closed, Deafness Is the result. Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to Its normal condition. hearing
VIII be destroyed forever Many cases of
atness are caused by catarrh, which is
an inhamed condition OF the mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces OF the
syatem
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Halle Catarrh Medicine Cir
culars free. All Druggists, Use
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
Note to BrattlebOrO Theatre GOers

''EXPERIENCE Wonderful Play America, written by
George Hobart will to the Auditorium Monday and Tuesday
April
phenomenal engagement of five months PhadPhathe longest
the history that presented
months Boston months
raleboo production of big
brilliant
Prices for this will be denticaly the charged
when the best will be only Mail received
Send history this
that always PLAYS ABSO Bon OFFICE CAPACITY
Square Springfield Mass (his ony) l56page
trated book of the play acting version.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
Sphinxes.

"Do you believe woman can keep
n secret2'
"Wcll," replied Senator Sorghum,
ga great many were very successful
in not letting on how they were go
ing to vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
Guess.

"That is my hired man asleep up
there in the crotch of that oak tree, y
said honest Farmer Ilornbeak. "You
are entitled to one guess as to whether
he climbed up there TO slumber or went
to sleep on the ground on top of an
acorn which grew up with him. -
Life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

Capt. Gibson replied to the Patrol
leaders as follows:
"Your letter in behalf of the Boy
Scouts of Brattlcboro rendering their
services in this time of stress was duly
received. A very fine spirit Of patri-
otism inspired the offer. The town
may well feel proud of the boys who
make up the Scout organizations. You
have young men who ought to do their
full military duty, fine example to be
followed.
"You may rest assured that when
ever | can avail myself of your services,
| will do so.
Ono one wants war. Its horrors
seem out of place in our age. It ought
to be a thing of the past. But if it
comes each must forget himself and his
interests and do his part that it may be
made a thing of the past.
"Will you please convey to your re-
Spectivc troops the appreciation of the
officers and the men of Company | for
the Offer and our very great graft.
fcation at this manifestation of patri.
otism on the part of those who are soon
to become citizens.
"E. w. GIBSON,
"'Capt. LIST Reg. Vt. Inf. y. G. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
They Never Come Back.

IIokus-If you want an umbrella to
last a long time, don't roll it.
Pokus-I have better scheme.
Hokus-What is it9
Pokus-Don t lend it.-Judgc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

Names have been given to 1917 minor
planets, and new ones are being dis
covered all the time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

Candidates who "also ram acquire
n lot of experience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06


downfall of hundreds of thousands of
beautiful distracted
young the serious pursuits of life
Thomas Gregory noted clergyman declared that the evils of
gambling started the downward path
blame downfall Of
temptations
CAUSES, they all agreed
REMEDY necessary combat the forces of evil
That remedy all declared, is KNOWLEDGE.
young happen him the
terrible
qunces
EDGE, will how to resist these temptations.
play presented Auditorium
SUBJECT which dis
recently by these social workers
play S EXPERIENCE by George
young
EPISODES the life of By showing each the
life recklessness gambling debauhery
cmethis makes youth HESITATE
the lifetime; evening
he learns the wisdom of the
YOUR BOY this play You
ANYONE LOVE a great
matte play
boy KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE" there
by be better fitted for his in life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
Houghton & SimOnds

The week has the arrival and selected They
and most wanted of the Spring fashions.
of
sports models splendid
the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
New Coats

The decidedly increasing popularity of the
Spring coat, the righteousness of the new ma
terials, the unusual color range and the lmitless
variety of styles for all requirements these
conditions have influenced us in providing larger
than-usual stocks of coats. Ranging from popu-
lar priced coats to exclusive models
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

A few days ago in
the city of New
York eminent So
biologists, men and
women prominent in
reform work, dis
cussed the greatest
temptations confront
ing young men Of TO-
day.
John D. Rockefel-
Ter, Jr., said he be-
lievcd bad compan-
icnship t he worst
kn~,~Ao x,a~ 50 -a,,A1
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-24

whole or half or even q quarter page
ad in every issue Of the paper, but
your name and business should be
mentioned if you do not use more
than a twe-line space. A stranger
picking up q newspaper should be
able, to tell just what business is
represented in q town by looking at
the business mentioned in the paper.
This is the best possible town adver-
tiser. The man who does not adver-
tise his business does an injustice to
himself and his city. He is the man
who expects the newspapers to do
the most free advertising for his
town. The man who insists on shar-
ing the business that comes to town
but refuses to advertise his business
is not . valuable addition to any
town. ef
The life Of any town depends upon
the live, wideawake and liberal ad-
vertising business men.-Mohtana
Trade Journal.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-24

tears in the silent watches of the
night-but yours the guiding hand,
the ever radiant face that suprs
your sons to glory and honor in the
wear mile stones Of this titanic
struggle.
The first work of the Berwick
unit will be the endeavor to reach
the many women Ct the community.
This will be done through the
churches, the moving picture, and if
necessary, with the use Of posters.
As soon as Registration Day has
been named by Governor Pleasant
the different committees will be
named who will have charge of the
Registration.
The Berwick officers are as fol-
lows:
The Berwick Unit Woman's Com.
mittee of National Defense, Louis
lana Division.
Mrs. Enrich, President.
Mrs. Geo. Watkins, Vice-Pres-
Mrs. E. S. Rogers, Sec. and Treas.
Modern Priscilla Club:
Mrs. Mary Watkins.
Mrs. Ruby Drury.
Woodmen Circle:
Mrs. Ara Grow.
Mrs. Marie Sutton.
Rebecca's:
Mrs. Florence Davidson.
Mrs. Theresa Brown.
Home Mission:
Mrs. T. j. Johnson.
Ladies Altar Society:
Mrs. Ella Gashia.
Mrs. Dugas.
B. G.. Club:
Mrs. Tillie RAIDER.
Miss Ida Hanson.
Committee at Large:
Mrs. j. A. Pharr. \
Mrs. Jno. Walter.
Mrs. Jno. Vinson.
Let our slogan deficiency
and economy"
Signed: Mrs. J.. E. Ryan.