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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
WHOLE TOWNSHIP
CHANGES OWNERS
Parker & Young Co. Buys Lincoln,
N. H, Mills, Dwellings and Rail-
road-Price S3,OOO.0OO.

LINCOLN, \. H.. August 3l.-Almost
the whole of this township and the
foothills of the Franconia range of the
White Mountains changed ownership
Yesterday Thirty years ago Lincoln
was forest wilderness. James f.
Henry. known as the New Hampshire
lumber king, developed il into a town
ship with lumber, wOodpulp, sulphite,
fibre and paper mills and after his
death il passed into the control of his
son.
The company has now sold its hold
ings TO the Parker X Young Manufac-
turing Co. of Lisbon. 1t is understood
that the consideration was in excess OF
$3,00O,0O0. Besides the mills, dwell
ings, a hotel and a theatre the property
includes a lumber railroad.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
Centre Congregational Church

Friday, Aug. 81, 7.&o p. m.-Midwcck
meeting of the church.
On Monday, Sept ,, from 10 a. m to
4 p. m. the Centre Congregational sun
day school invites To basket picnic
in the grove at the south end OF the Val
ley fair grounds all members of the par
ish and their friends There will be
games and sports Each person is asked
90 bring luncheon and drinking cup
Hot coffee will be- served at noon Ii the
weather Monday IS unpleasant the pie.
nic will be- postponed to the following
Saturday The church bell will ring
Monday at . a IN. il the weather is
pleasant enough to have the picnic that
day Take street ears To the end of the
Inc ON South Main street
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
Shed Owned by Felch & Pier
on Williams Street
Damaged
SECOND CALL TO
SAME BUILDING
Iron Roof Reduces Danger to Furniture
Factory-Large Crowd Turns Out -
Origin of Fire Not Known - No In

Or1gin OF Fire Not Known - No In
surance.
Fire in an open shed on Williams
street, near the Felch & Pier furniture
factory, resulted in calling out the fire
at 1890 O'Clock last night
and did damage to the extent of about
$3.50. The shed is located between the
factory and the warerooms of the Quail
ity Furniture Co. At 1870 clock d.
w. Felch left his office south of the
shed to start for home, and a crack king
sound directed his attention to a small
blaze in the west end of the she'd He
started to put out the fire, but found
that he would be unable to do so, and
then pulled in an alarm from box No.
46. A big crowd turned out
| The shed is about - feet long and
80 feet wide, covered with an iron roof
and open on the south side. 1t was
very dry and the fire quickly spread the
entire length of the building. The iron
roof confined the smoke for a time, but
after while big volume of smoke
and flame poured out from under the
caves.
1t was not long before the fire de-
partment had the building soaked down.
but the recall was not sounded until
nearly midnight.
Felch & Pier own the building, one
corner of which, near where the fire
started. is but a few feet from the fac
tory. The iron roof reduced the danger
to the large building to minimum. The
whole interior was charred, but the
east end can be saved
Two extra seats to Felch & Piers
auto-truck were burned also an old au-
tomobile and automobile parts stored
under the shed by Wilson Brothers. A
Ford car owned by Leroy Hudson, who
lives on Williams street, was saved.
There was no insurance on the damaged
property.
Near the point where the fire started
was a barrel containing a small guam
,tity of oil, in room formerly used as
an office, but it was not burned. The
only explanation of the fire is that
somebody dropped lighted match or
cigarette stub there, but Mr.. Felch saw
no one around the place.
This is the second time the department
has been called to the same building
On the previous occasion some children
r built a fire of leaves and oil, presuma-
bly without malicious intent, and the
building took fire.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
MERRIAM IN Y. M. G.. A. WORK
Head of Bellows Falls Schools Is Go
ing to France.

BELLOWS FALLS, Aug. 31.-Super
intendent of Schools B. +. Merriam has
recently returned from New York city
where he has completed arrangements
for Y. M. c. A. work in France. While
Mr.. Merriam has not fully decided up
on this course he intends to enter upon
this new field unless something unex-
pected prevents.
The local school board has agreed to
allow him n leave of absence for one
year so that he may return to this place
if he wishes after completing his serv-
ice. His work will be among the
French and American troops near the
firing line. Mr.. Merriam has been su-
perintendent here for the last two
years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
The Esteemed Oyster.

Matter he said indulgently but firm
ly, Il ordered one dozen oysters. Why
then why, do you bring me only eleven?
The waiter adjusted his serviette to the
required position on his forearm ano
bowed elegantly.
Sir he said calmly, none of our pa
irons cares to sit thirteen at table. '-Ev
erybody's Magazine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
so WINDSOR MEN CALLED.
Will Be Sent to Mobilization Camp
Next Week.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Aug.
31.-By direction of the secretary of
war the local selection board for the
country of Windsor has called 80 men
to appear at the Junction house at this
place at 10 a. m, Sept. 5, 6 and 7 for
military duty and transportation to
the army mobilization camp at Aver,
Mass.
The first 10 are to report on the 5th,
the second 10 on the 9th and the others
on the eth. DR.. Mark p Stanley, the
medical officer of the board, will re-
eeive the men and superintend their
transportation.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
RED MEN PUT UP
GUARANTEE OF $50
Willing to Meet st. Michaels Club Ac-
cording to Latter's Terms-Now
Up to ST. Michaels.

The manager of the Red Mems baseball
team deposited $50 with The Reformer
this morning as evidence that the team
is willing to meet the St Michael's club
according to the latter's terms The Red
Men are now waiting for their would be
opponents to post their share of the 800
which it is proposed to play for, after
which arrangements for the series will
90 forward at once
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
SWISS WORKMEN STRIKE.
Make Halliday Demonstration Against
High Price of Food.

PARIS. August 81 Workmen in the
Swiss cities of Berne. Zurich and Basle
went on halliday strike yesterday a a
protest against the high cost of living,
says Havas despatch from BasIe. The
was organized by Social
lists who, the despatch adds, declare that
if it does not produce results a prolonged
strike involving municipal services, such
a gas and electricity, will be ordered
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
A Good Way Out Of It.

At a certain northern military depot an
obvious malingerer attended the regimen
tai doctor for examination His tale of
woe was. however, laid on too thick
what with weak heart, corns, lumbago,
etc, etc
The shrewd doctor, patting him on the
shoulder, said to him:
My poor fellow, go to France and get
shot out of your misery. The Philadel-
phia Ledger
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
NOT YET IN BERLIN.
Text of Presidents Reply to Pope Hasn't
Reached Germany.

BERLIN. August 80, via London, Au-
gust 3l-The text of President Wilson's
reply to the peace note Of Pope Benedict
had not been received in Berlin up to a
late hour tonight. \ despatch from Hol-
land transmitting editorial comment Of
New York newspapers is the only intima-
tion at hand indicating the tenor OF the
rpply
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight and Tomorrow - Warmer
Tomorrow

WASHINGTON, August 81. The
weather forecast: Fair tonight and
Saturday. Warmer tonight in Vermont
and in interior Saturday. Light vari-
liable winds
Sun sets at 6.27; vehicle lamps should
be lighted at 712
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
HEARST WILL NOT RUN.
Declines to be Candidate for Mayor of
New York City.

NEW YORK, Aug. William r.
Hearst will not be candidate for
mayor of New York at the coming elec
tion. His declination to allow his name
to appear on the ballot at the coming
primaries was fled with the board of
election today, the last day under the
law for taking this action.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
VETERAN LAWYER DEAD.
Samuel G. Es stman of Concord Had
Practiced Since 1859.

CONCORD, y. H., Aug. 3l.-Samuel
C. Eastman, formerly president of the
New Hampshire bar association, died
at his home here today. He was 80
years old and was born in this city,
where he had practiced law since 1859.
Mr.. Eastman was graduated from
Brown university in 1857 and received
the honorary degree of doctor of laws
from that institution last June.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
PERSONAL.

Harry H. Locke went to Norwich,
Conn, today for q short visit.
l.. Arad Robinson and Huntington
Robinson returned today to their home
in Franklin, Conn, after visiting 10
days with their uncle, Lloyd Robinson.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
LOWELL MAN CHOSEN.
George E. Wor,hen Heads New Hamp
shrie Veterans Association.

THE WEIRS, n. H., Aug. 3l.-George
E. Worthen of Lowell, Mass, was elect
ed president of the New Hampshire vet
eran association at the final session of
its annual encampment here today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
LOWER BREAD PRICE.
Believed in Washington That I4-Ounce
Loaf Should Sell for { Cents.

WASHINGTON. August 3l.-A reduc-
tion in the price of bread is in sight today
as the result of the fixing of 1920 as the
price per bushel of the 1917 wheat crop
Members of the price fixing committee
are agreed that price Of $3.50 will per
NIT of l4-ouncc loaf Of bread for five
cents, allowing a clear profit to both the
flour manufacturers and the baker.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31

Alfred Washburn of Milton, Vt, who
is sS, has sheared 235 sheep this year,
and he has been doing it for 20 years
In one day, when somewhat younger and
when sheep were more plentiful on the
Vermont hills, he made a record, it is
said, of 81 sheep sheared in single day
He has sheared as many as lT42 sheep IN
one year, and has l2-year record of
E,217.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
BIG CASUALTY LIST.
British Troops Suffered Heavily Daring
Month of August.

LONDON, Aug. 81. The total os
British casualties on all fronts as re
orted in August is 59,Sll, divided as
follows: Killed or died of wounds
officers. 1878; men, 1892; wounded or
missing officers, 4,l22; men, 43,469.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
First Baptist Church

Friday. Aug 81 100 p M Prayer and
covenant meeting +. j Eddy leader
Several important items OF business will
he considered
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
LOOKING FOR MORE MONEY.
Russia Hopes to Negotiate Loan of Five
Billion RoIbles.

PETROGRAD, Aug. 3l.-The Bourse
Gazette says it has reason to believe
that the favorable disposition manifest
ed by Americans, particularly after the
national conference at Moscow, Will
enable the provisional government soon
to obtain from the United States a
loan of 5,00O,0O0,0O0 roubles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
Red Mems Hall

Special meeting Friday at $ p. m.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31

The Vermont Farm Machine Co, is
said to have another war contract
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-31
BETTER COTTON PROSPECT.

Brattleboro, Aug. 81.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-14
BASEBALL SPORTS OF ALL sORTs-BOXING

WIN the hose anu luGy LdhC IWO
drills daily. The corpOraIs are gain
ing confidence in themselves and
carry out the orders Of Serg't Smiley
without any bitches.
Speculation still runs over the con-,
ditiOn Of Larry Doyle, Cub second
baseman. While physicians and war
scTibes are making conflicting re-
ports regarding Larry's wounded an
kle, the player himself remains dis
creetIy and confidently silent and
continues his training work.
Some of the scribes, in an excess
of enthusiasm, have an alibi all pre-
pared. They Opine that Steve Yerkes
is a much better ballplayer than he
was last fall when he came to the
Cubs after the Southern league sea-
son.
This is a remarkable opinion. 1t is
hardly reasonable to believe that a
veteran like YeTkes is a better ball
player in the. spring, at the very start
of the campaign than he was after an
entire season in the south under a
broiling sun. Yerkes needs hot
weather and plenty of it.
He can hit. There is no doubt of
that. Weakness with the bat was
not what caused him to depart from
the American league. Neither was
it the reason the Cubs sent him
away last season. Steve's fault was
inability to cover ground.
No matter how finely he may be
trained on the coast, it is a certain
ty that when he comes into this eli
mate and attempts to play on the
North Side in the face of the cold
lake wind his joints will freeze up and
there will be a large cavity at second
base through which many balls will
travel for safe hits.
Yerkes is willing, he knows base
ball, but he is past the big league reg
Ular stage, especially on the North
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-14
EDDIE MURPHY, ILL, MAY COME
BACK TO CHICAGO.
By Mark Shields

Eddie Murphy, oUtfielder par ex-
cenence, may be temporarily out of
the fight for the right fielding berth
with the White SOx. Eddie caught
cold in the Texas climate and it de-
veloped into tOnsilitis. He is unable
to play ball and being dragged from
place to place on the exhibition tour
aggravates the malady. 1t is possible
Murphy will be shipped back to Chi
cagO for recovery.
This IS a tough break both for the
PLAYER and the club. Murphy is
strong candidate for right field and
the Iead-off position in the batting
order. He has all the qualifications
necessary. With Murphy out Of the
running, the stock Of Memo HebOld
goes up many points and the little
fellow may have the honor of being
the first Hose warrior to face an en-
envy pitcher in the 1917 flag hunt.
He is fighting with Eldred and John
Collins, but the cards seem arranged
for the elimination of Collins as a
regular.
Won kolnILZy InTieIoeTy VINO dragged
the SOx out Of a bad hole last season,
is not to play ball this year. He so
wrote to Manager Rowland yesteT-
day. Won is in business and he means
what he says.
This opens the way for Risberg,
Terry and McMUllin to be on the SOx
payroll. Two of these boys will be
reserve men and the fight for the
regular job is more Of an open affair
than ever. Risberg has been doing
remarkable work, but Terry and Nc
MuIin must be considered in any
final arrangements.
There is a hint now that Terry
will start the season at short and
Risberg will be seasoned for a period
on the bench. It is figured this might
be good medicine for him.
Military drill is making a big hit
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29
CAVES FREEZE IN SUMMER.

There are several caves in the
United States where nature seems to
have become confused as to the sea-
sons. according to an article in the
Popular Science Monthly" During
the late spring and summer ice forms
and a freezing temperature prevails,
out as winter comes on the interior
OF the caves becomes milder, the ice
gradually melts and a kind OF subdued
summer sets in underground.
One Of these peculiar caves is to be
found at Coudersport, Pa, and one at
DEBORAH. Iowa. The superstitious
among the residents Of those localities
look with suspicion upon any one dar-
ing enough to attempt to investigate
them.
Edwin s. Balch Of Philadelphia. who
has made study of the supterranea n
Ice mines, as they are Called states
that according to the theory evolved
by investigators the formation of the
caverns Is such that the cold air OF
winter does not penetrate and settle in
them until late in the spring, at the
time when the water from spring
thaws Is seeping through the walls and
roof. This water meeting the cold air
freezes and stays frozen all summer
until. as the fall season approaches,
the warm summer air at last finds its
way into the cave and melts the ice.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29
TWO CROPS ON ONE FIELD.

A 160-acre field near Holton. Kan.
on which there is a big crop of both
wheat and oats seems to represent
about the last word in intensified
farming. Last fall A. y. Walker. for
mer railroad commissioner of Kansas.
had the land broken up and sown to
wheat. A long period Of dry weather
followed and the field showed every
indication Of being dead. or nearly SO.
II. q. Tudor. the tenant. then drilled
IL in oats. The wheat, however. had
not been seriously injured and both
crops came up in fine shape. thereby
establishing the unique record OF a
good yield of two crops on the same
land at the same time The wheat il
is estimated, runs 35 bushels to the
acre and the oats at least so bushels.
The two crops will be cut and threshed
together and separated later at an
elevator. Tho value of n double crop
like this, taking wheat at $3.50 n
bushel and oats at IS cents, is well
over $4,000. or more than the land is
worth.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29
new HOTEL FOR
FLATAEAD LAKE
pAlA1lAl FERRY BOATS TO DC
CONSTRUCTED TO PLY De.
TWEEN RAILROAD
TERMINALS.

That q thoroughly modern hotel will
soon be erected at one of the mos,
picturesque sites on Flathcad lake i.
the statement OF Col. A. A. White. who
states that the Flathead Lake Hote
company will be organized at once
with headquarters at Helena. Co!
White has made the announcement
that this concern will also build two OF
the most palatial ferry boats in tn,
world to ply day and night between
the railway terminals at the north ant
south ends OF the lake.
Col. White, who Is now "a years OF
age, has been spending his summers or
F'athead lake for the past SO years
and says that ne hopes to live 2s year.
longer to see the Flathead lake dc.
velop into one of the greatest summer
resorts in the world.-Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29
Notice Of Sheriff's Sale Under orde,
Of Sale.

OF Sale.
In the District Court OF the Fourth
Judicial District OF the State OF
Montana, in and for the County OF
Missoula.
Missoula Trust and Savings Rank. q
corporation. Plaintiff. VS.. C. r. Dali.
man and Sophia Dallman. Defend.
ants
To be sold at sherifrs Sale on the
Both day OF July. A. d. 1917. at the
hour OF 10:30 o'clock a. m. OF said day
at the front door of the Court House
IN the City of Missoula. in the County
Of Missoula and State of Montana.
The lands and premises directed to
be sold by this decree are situated,
lying and being in the County of Mis-
soula, state OF Montana, and more
particularly described as follows, to-
wit
Commencing at a point thirty (3O)
feet west OF northeast corner Of Sec.
ton nine tS). Of Township fourteen
lD, Range Twenty (2O). West of
Principal Montana Meridian, thence
running west Twenty-four (2D rods.
thence south one hunderd sixty I60l
rods. and thence east twenty four (E
30 rods. thence north one hundred
sixty IN 1900 rods to the place of be-
ginning. and containing twenty four
CAD acres. together with three -one
(3-lOO) of the water of
Okeiff Creek and twenty-f four (2)
acre feet OF water from reservoir here
after to be constructed.
Dated July Z, 1917.
J. T. GREEN. Sheriff.
BY HENRY CLEMENS,
'-s 10 :: ~ Deputy Sheriff.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29
Notice to Creditors,

State Of Montana, County OF Missoula,
SIS.
Estate OF John Maloney. Deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the UNDER
signed executor OF the will OF John
Maloney. deceased, to the creditors of
and all persons having claims against
the said deceased to exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers within ten
months after the first publication of
this notice, to the said Executor at his
residence on the Maloney ranch on
Miller Creek, the same being the place
for the transaction OF the business of
said estate in the County of Missoula.
Dated July Z, 1917.
ROBERT EMMETT MALONEY,
Executor OF the Will OF John Maloney,
deceased.
+. G. WEBSTER.
Attorney for Executor. 7-Sl5o2 %
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29
NO STRIKE; MINERS
WILL SIMPLY QUIT

Denver, July 2S.--While both union
and company officials held out slight
hope for further negotiations to avert
a strike called in Colorado Fuel 4
Iron company mines. James f. Moran
district president Of the United Mine
Workers, said today that instead of
formal strike. union workers might
simply quit their jobs and seek worl.
with other companies. Secretary
Warren Pappin OF the union expressed
the same view
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29
Notice to Creditors,

State of Montana. County of Missoula
IS.
Estate OF zelma NJ. Bickford. De.
ceased:
Notice Is hereby given by the un-
dersigned administrator of the estate
Of Zelma NJ. Bickford. deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased Ia
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four months after the
first publication OF this notice, to the
said administrator at sos Montana
Block. the same being the place for
the transaction of the business of said
estate in the County OF Missoula.
Dated July %, 1917.
JAMES NJ BROWN,
Administrator OF the Estate Of Zeima
NJ. Bedford. deceased. 7-a9:S-5 IL ~
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29
WIN TENNIS hoNoRs.

Minneapolis. July 2S.--Joseph J.
Armstrong of st. Paul. won premier
honors in the northwestern tennis tour.
nament at Deep Haven courts today
defeating William Winterble OF Prim
CHAR. Iowa. in straight sets. 60: 6-s
Miss Marguerite Davis of st. Paul
western champion. captured the won
ans singles championship by eliminat
ing Miss Carrie Medley Of Chicago.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29
A PRETTY BIG CONTRACT.

HE flatters himself a great DEAL"
In what way?"
HE told me that he believed he
could make my daughter happy and
contented. I'd like to see the man
who could do that for any woman
Detroit Free Press.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29
Pirates Arc Trodder.

Pittsburgh. July cs-Rrooklyn took
both games from Pittsburgh today.
IN the first game Cheney seemed UNI
hittable with men on pases, while
steele was pounded at the right time.
smith and Miller pitched well in the
second game. but the latter allowed
brooklyn to bunch hits in the seventh
and ninth innings.
Release OF Outficldcr Wilhoit n
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29

When Fitzsinmons was injured, Me-
Gtnnts was sent to short and Carl took
his place at third, thus completing a
round of seven positions. Fam began
Ire as third sacker, shifted over in
70 the pitchers box when he came to
Missoula in 1912. and went to the out.
field when he hurt his arm while play
ing with John McCloskey in 1915
Fam has worked everywhere except
behind the bat and intends to have a
hing at that position before he quits
We Wonder:
Where Is Charles McCaffertyo
II Ownie Kelley is going to rcsurrect
the Highlanders?
What happened to the Elks' ball
team?
why Hat Box Jones didn't challenge
the Black Rocks?
Who will be the first Missoula mar
to pitch bombs?
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-07-29
Error Proves Costly.

Cincinnati, July 2S.--Mckeechnie' 5
error in the tenth inning allowed Phil
adclphia to score three unearned runs
in that round and they won 6 to s.
After McKeechnie's tumble In the
tenth. the visitors batted out n victory.
Alexander scored two runs for Phila-
delphia and obtained two hits out of
three times at bat.