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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
THE PUTNEY COLUMN
DR.. William w. washburn's Record.

DIR. William w. Washburn, younger
son of Mrs. Mary E. Washburn of this
town, recently took his examination for
admission to medical practice in Cali
fornia before the state board at San
Francisco, with the result that he passed
with the highest average mark of any
of the 1888 applicants present at that
time, and attained the highest standing
recorded by the board in the past four
years. The examination covered the
nine important subjects in which pro-
ficiency is considered essential by med
zeal men. DR.. Washburn IS marks ranged
from 80 to 100, only one subject being
rated below 80, and his average on the
eight was 90 7-9ths.
The young man graduated from the
Brattleboro high school in 1910, where
he held good standing in scholarship
and was active in athletics as base
ball player and hurdler on the track
team. He studied a year at Norwich
university and then transferred to Dart
mouth, where he was graduated in 1914.
He remained at Dartmouth another year,
studying in the medical department, and
then transferred to the medical depart
ment of the University of California in
San Francisco, where he received his
medical degree last May, and made the
response for the graduating class at the
annual reception by the trustees, facul-
ty and alumni. Since his graduation
has been filing the position of inferno
at the new University hospital In San
Francisco.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
Auto Accident Near Here.

About $50 Sunday evening an auto
mobile owned by Ralph Snow and
driven by him started from Bellows
Falls to go to Brattleboro with Fred
Exnelfand f. p Taft of Exner's orches-
ira and Earle Osgood of Saxtons River
as passengers Mr.. Exner and Mr..
Taft had been engaged to play at the
moving picture theater that evening at
Brattlcboro When about two miles
north of Putnev they met an automo-
bile going north and from some mis-
calculation enough space to pass was
not allowed The hubs of the wheels
struck together and the Bellows Falls
ear being the lighter was partially ov-
erturned, throwing its occupants out
and damaging the ear to quite an cx-
tent. Mr.. EXner was the most seriously
injured, although all were more or less
bruised. Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Exner had
an opportunity to ride to Brattleboro
and filled their engagement, returning
home on the night express. When Mr..
EXner reached home he was in q pain
full condition from bruises on his side
and chest. The next day he was CON
fined to his bed as he has been ever
since, and his physician thinks he will
not be able to resume his work in the
restaurant for two weeks. The other
two men succeeded in getting the ma
chine into condition so it was run back
to Bellows Falls that night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS|
wrangling Over School Street Grade.

At special village meeting held
Thursday Sept. 10, $500 was voted to
meet current expenses for the remain
der of the year. A committee consisting
of F.. II. Rabbit, W. L. Mandigo and
d. f. Lawlor was appointed to consider
he matter of adequate fire apparatus and
fire protection and to report at future
meeting.
1t was brought out that the changing
of the grade on School street, to
which there has been much opposition,
has already cost 81 400. The village
trustees claim that 5000 more will com
plete the job, but some of the voters
think otherwise and committee con-
sisting of A. G. Rice, e. L. Walker and
E. S. Leonard was chosen to consult
adjoining property owners and report at
a later meeting. 1t was also voted
to employ competent engineer to make
plans, specifications and estimates.
There was large attendance and
some i'll feeling developed. The board
of trustees is divided on the desirabili-
ty of grading School street and the com
munity has taken sides pro and con.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
DOUBLE ST. ALBANS TRAGEDY.
Bodies of Mr.. and Mrs Grant L. Prem
tiss Found Early Tuesday Evening -
Man Killed Wife and Then Himself.

Sheriff G. G.. Holmes of st. Adams re-
ccived a telephone call at 7.l5 Tuesday
evening to come at once to lO1 Mes
senger street and to bring a doctor.
On arrival there he found Mrs. Grant
l.. Prentiss sitting at the supper table
with bullet hole through her head and
on going upstairs found Mr.. Prentiss
lying on the bed, bullet hole through
his head and an open razor beside him.
Mrs. Prentiss was unconscious and
died almost as soon as the officers and
the doctor arrived and Mr.. Prentiss died
at the hospital soon after s clock.
Mrs. Prentiss was sitting at the table,
her head on her arm, in pool of blood.
She was shot in the back of the head
and the bullet had come out through the
cheek. After the arrival of DR.. Upton
he called for another doctor, and DR..
Arthur Morton and DR.. w. b. Arnold,
city health officer, were summoned.
The sheriff Intercepted Fred Watson,
a boarder at the house, who said he went
to a neighbours after milk, leaving
Prentiss, his wife and their little girl in
the house. On his return he walked
through the front hall to the kitchen,
fed the eat as usual and put the milk
away.
Going into the dining room, he said,
he found Mrs. Prentiss at the table as
the officers saw her when they arrived.
He went Immediately to a neighbor s
house and telephoned for the sheriff.
The officers then went upstairs where
they found Prentiss and called the doc
tors. There was an empty razor box
ON the bed. The man was unconscious
and breathing hard. DIR. Upton found
no indication that the razor had been
used.
later tie oficesr,s found T11""88s calibre
revolver under the edge of the bed. 1t
appeared as though the man sat on the
edge of the bed, shot himself and the re-
volver dropped from his hand and rolled
under the bed. The man was taken by
ambulance to the hospital.
The little girl, who is about II years
old, was found at the home of William
Prentiss at 26 Messenger street. She
said that as she was going there she
met her father going home.
Besides. the daughter, Katherine,
about eight years old, Mr.. Prentiss
leaves three brothers and two sisters,
one of whom is Mrs. David A. Elliott
Of White River Junction, formerly of
Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
MRS. SPENCER w. KNIGHT.
Wife of Letter Carrier Knight Came to
Brattleboro SO Years Ago Had
Failed Since Last Winter.

Mrs. Mary B. (Weeks) Knight, 81,
wife of Spencer w. Knight, died in her
home, IA Pearl street, at 500 Wednes-
day morning after an illness of long du-
ration, and her loss will be deeply
mourned by the surviving family and
many friends in Brattleboro.
Born Dec. 4, 1865, in Vernon, Mrs.
Knight was the only child of Frank w.
and Alice G.. Weeks. She attended the
schools of West Mortified, Mass, and
Powers institute in Bernardston, Mass
In 1881, just SO years ago Wednes-
day, she came to Brattleboro to live
In August, 1882, she was married to
Spencer w. Knight, who has been a let
ter carrier in this town for 30 years,
land during their entire welded life they
lived on Pearl street. Five children
were born to them, the oldest being
Florence, wife of Dana II. Stafford, and
the youngest Miss Dorothy Knight, who
graduated from the high school last
June. There are three sons, Harry C..
and George F., who live at home, and
F., Rollin, who is employed in Spring
field, Mass. The mother, Mrs. Weeks,
also survives.
Mrs. knight first suffered an attack
of heart trouble two years ago last Feb
ruary, but gradually showed improve
ment until last winter, when she began
to fail. Since April she had grown
more feeble, although able to be around
the house nearly every day until two
weeks ago. When the end came she
was surrounded by all members of the
family.
Mrs. Knight was a member of st. Mi
chael's Episcopal church, but had never
entered social activities, devoting her
time wholly to her home and family.
She was a faithful and loving mother
and possessed disposition which en-
deared her to all with whom she came
in contact.
The funeral will be held at the house
at 2 O'Clock Saturday afternoon
and will be private. Rev. Richard II
Clapp, pastor of the Centre Congrega
tional church, will officiate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
James Mahoney Seriously Injured in
International Paper Mill.

James Mahoney of North Walpole,
employed by the international Paper com
pany, suffered a serious accident Saturday
afternoon. He was on a platform some
10 feet from the floor in the press room of
the companys sulphite mill and attempted
to adjust a moving belt The belt flew
from the pulley and knocked the man to
the cement floor which he struck with such
force that both legs were broken. He was
also bruised and cut about the head and
chest. He was taken to Rockingham hos
pital and while at first his recovery was
considered doubtful he is now considered to
be out of danger
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21

sue contained the following: warren L.
Davis was born November 10, 1882, at Put
ney, Vt. He was married to Miss Helen
Pepper July II, 1870, in Boston. He came
to Iowa Falls in the fall of 1871, moved to
farm south of the town, sold his farm
and moved to town March, 1901, where he
lived until he entered the Home for the
Aged in Des MONIES May 8, 1915, where he
died Sept. 4, 1917. The remains were
buried here in Union cemetery Wednes-
day afternoon" Mr.. Davis was brother
of Miss Emma Davis and the last of the
family.
First Baptist church, Rev. r. B. Da-
Wis pastor. State Mission day will be
observed in the church and Sunday
school at 1915 a. M. A special program
will be rendered consisting of music, in
GLIDING violin and cornet solos, sing
ing by a chorus choir solos and quar-
tet selectiins and readings and recita-
tons by members of the Bible school
Short addresses will be given on Our
State, Our Denomination in the State,
and How Our Denomination Reaches
the Rest of the World. A similar pro-
gram will be carried out in every Bap-
fist church and Sunday school in the
United States. The committee in
charge has set before the congregation
these four goals: Every member of the
Sunday school at church; every member
of the church at Sunday school; an at
tendance of 100 people; an offering of
So for state convention work. Every
one is urged to do their part toward
the attainment of these goals. At 10
m, Bible school. This will be a rally
service and every officer, teacher and
scholar is urged to be present and fill
his or her place; Z p. M, Christian En-
deavor service. Topic, How We Should
Work Together. The subject Of the
talk on the pledge will be the words,
81 will make it the rule of my life to
pray every day A cordial invita-
tion and hearty welcome to everyone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
LOCAL PEOPLE GIVE PROGRAM.
Thirty-two from Methodist Church Go
to West Guilford.

Thirty-two persons from the Methodist
church went Wednesday night to West
Guilford to attend the annual har-
vest supper in the Baptist church, and
after an excellent supper the Brattleboro
people furnished an entertainment, fol-
lowing words of welcome by Rev. T. A.
Renne.
The program was made up of these
numbers, Duet, Whispering Hope, Mrs
Frank Cutler and Mrs. Lloyd II. Robin
son, accompaniment by Miss Emily r.
Clapp; violin solo, Mason Sharp, accom-
panied by Miss Clapp; reading, Miss
Gladys Morrill,; cornet solo, Robert La
zell, Miss Doris Wyman accompanist;
reading, +. A. Shaw; solo, Miss Lydia
Morrill,, Miss Wyman aeompanist;
farce, A Love of a Bonnet, Miss Nena
Collier, Miss Clara Tarbox, Miss Rachel
lverson, Miss Nettie Midget, Miss Flor
ence Spaulding, Miss Corona Bell solo,
A Perfect Day, Mrs. Robinson, with violin
and organ by. Mr.. Sharp and Miss Clapp;
remarks, Rev. Douglass G. Guest, pastor
of the Brattleboro Methodist church; tab
leau and singing of America.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
WESTMINSTER WEST.

William Kendall of Ludlow is visit
ing Mr.. Francis Beach.
Mrs. A. A. Langley has a new bort
three passenger automobile.
Hugh Wellman of Chicago came Mon
day to visit his mother, Mrs. II. Z.
Wellman.
Mrs. Stevens of st. Johnsbury visit
ed her brother, Alfred Ranney, Sunday
to Wednesday.
Harold Currier came from Camp Bart
lett, Westfeld, Mass, and spent Sunday
with his father, Ernest Currier.
Rev. Walter Curtis spent last week
in Middlebury attending the convoca-
tion of Congregational ministers.
George Gorham, who had been visit
ing his sister, Mrs. A. d. Kerr, returned
to his home in Barton last week.
Edwin E. Gorham, who spent the sum
mer here at his brother IS, Henry Cor
ham, returned to Boston Sunday.
Miss leila Rugg has returned to her
school in South Wardsboro and Miss
Olive Hall is teaching in East Putney.
Guy Roberts has been busy with his
threshing machine several weeks,
threshing oats, wheat and rye for the
farmers.
Judge A. +. Schwenk and family of
Brattleboro were guests Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs. Harlan Goodhue, coming in
their automobile.
Attorney Bert Cole and family of
Windsor Were recent guests of their
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo
Kerr, coming in their automobile.
Edward Campbell, who has been stay
ing several months at his home here,
returned Sunday to Philadelphia ia
resume his position with the Pierce Ar
row Co., which he left last spring when
he went to Plattsburg.
Mrs. Frank Harlow and daughters
Beatrice and Elizabeth, who spent the
summer at their farm here, returned
last week to their home in Maiden
Lawrence Harlow, who was here with
them, also returned to his home in Nal.
den.
Rollin Ranney has purchased a new
international tractor. Last Friday aft
ernoon Mr. Wood, the agent from
Keene, N. H., gave demonstration on
Mr.. Ranney's moving. He plowed
narrowed and pulled up pear tree
then he went to Walter Buxton IS, tho
next farm, and threshed oats with il
1t was very interesting exhibition an(
many were present coming from Brat
Itleboro, Dummerston, East Putney, Put
Iney, Westminster and Below Falls, anC
Mr. Carlisle, another agent, came from
White River Junction
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
OX-O-TONIC

has been on the market for fifteen years
and during that time has been used by
thousands of people, great many Of
whom have voluntarily given their tes-
timonials entirely without any solicita-
ton on our part, and without any prom
Use of any reward or recompense of any
value.
This. medicine will aid you in the very
greatest degree in the treatment of
Stomach, Kidney, and Liver and Blad-
der disorders. We ask you to give us
a chance to make good in the above
statement in your own personal case,
by trying bottle of OX-O-TONIC
which is based ON Oxygen, Nature IS
Own Remedy.
Your druggist will secure it for you
or we will ship direct or send circulars
and testimonials of the highest charac-
ter upon your request,
Price: Coz. SOC. 1907. $1.O0.
Made by OX-O-TONIC CO., Inc, Boston,
Mass.-Adv.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
Kills Catarrh Germs
Breathe Hyomei A Remedy Free
From Harmful Drugs.
Sold Under Druggists Guarantee


Catarrh is an Inflammation of the
mucous membrane which causes dis
charge.
The inflammation is caused some
physicians say, by the pernicious ac-
tiVity of little germs or microbes that
lodge in the folds and crevices of the
mucous membrane.
Catarrh can be ended by killing
these germs.
Medicines taken into the stomach
may act ON the blood and tone up the
system, but it is not believed that they
can destroy catarrh germs.
Sprays and douches are good as far
as they 90, but they do not 60 far
enough No liquid can reach the low
er throat or lungs, neither can liquid
penetrate into the folds and creviees
of the membrane, where germs secret
themselves.
The germs can be reached by HY-
OMEI, soothing antiseptic which you
breathe into the lungs.
HYOMEI, breathed through the in
haler that is in each outfit or as a
vapor acts quickly; the soothing eff
fects are soon noticed.
HIOMEI is recommended for any
disease of the nasal passages and throat
where the inflammation is present.
1t is effectively used for colds, espe-
cially the vaPor treatment, which is
often used to break up cold over
night. 1t is also used for coughs, sore
throat, Group and asthma.
Hyomei is guaranteed.
If you purchase HYOMEI and are
not satisfied we will refund the money.
Wilfred Z. Root.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
MRS. MARY (BRoWN) TUCKER.
Widow of George Tucker Dies at Age
of sc Years

Mrs. Mary j. BROWN Tucker, sc,
widow of George Tucker of Heath,
Mass, died about 3 O'Clock Friday
afternoon in the home of Mrs. Frank
Powers, Estey street, where she had
been kindly cared for during the past
eight weeks. She had been in feeble
health nearly a year, and death was
due to advanced age.
Mrs. Tucker was born in Paterson,
n. D., July 20, 1881, daughter of Mar
garet Parcels and Charles f. Brown.
On Feb. 3, 1896, she married George
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
WESTMINSTER.

Edward Hunt of Chicago has bought
George Ellison's place.
Melvin Peters has returned from New
London, Conn.
Henry Van Fleet of Somervile, N. j..
is guest of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Leach.
Mrs. Arthur Bruce of Springfield has
been spending few days in the family of
her brother, Herbert Hill.
Farmers are filling their silos. Corn
was badly damaged by frost, but is PROV
ing better than expected
Through the courtesy of George Das-
comb, Rev. j.. w. Wild, S. A. Pierce, Mr..
and Mrs. Jerome Collins and Miss Eva
Larkin took a 200-mile trip Tuesday, in
specting apple orchards.
Ellen, the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Abbott, is seriously ill., compli-
cations following scarlet fever Mr.. Alb
bolts son, Thomas, is with his grandpar-
.ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ashwell. Miss
Helen Leach is helping Mrs. Abbott dur
ing the child's sickness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21

Dr. John r. Ridden, who had been i'll
for two weeks, was operated upon Sunday
at the Rockingham hospital. The trouble
started with an abscess on the neck and
Monday the operation opened deep alb
scess in one leg. The doctor is known
throughout the state as a prominent mem
Der of the Knights of Columbus.
The selectmen for the town of Rocking
ham have appointed Albert G. Rice over
seer of the poor to succeed the late Peter
Dorand. Mr.. Rice will serve until the next
annual town meeting when there will be an
election. He recently retired from conduct
ing large milk business During the pres
idential campaign of 1912 he was leading
Roosevelt supporter and was the local
member of the state committee of the Pro-
gressive party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
WILMINGTON TIMES SOLD.
Publisher of Londonderry Sitter Now
Owner of Both Papers and Will Issue
Them in Wilmington.

George c. Dixon, publisher of the Lon
donderry Sitter, was the purchaser of the
Deerfield Valley Times and job printing
plant at the sale in Wilmington Mon
day Mr.. Dixon plans to print both
papers in Wilmington, but will retain an
office in South Londonderry The sale
was conducted by John L. Gale of Gull
ford and there were two bidders besides
Mr.. Dixon. The price paid is being with
held until final papers are passed. Mr..
Dixon published the Times before buying
the Sitter. The Times has not been is
sued the past few weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
JACKSONVILLE.

Mrs. c. P. Rawson is visiting in
Wardsboro.
Victor Styles has gone to Perkinsville,
where he has employment.
Mrs Lottie Clark of Jamaica recently
visited her sister, Mrs. B. r. Wilder.
Chandler p. Rawson died Friday. He
had been in declining health long
time and had been in bed for the past
two years. He leaves a wife and son,
Gilbert, also sister, Mrs. Eddy of
Worcester, Mass.
Recent visitors at Mrs. Angie Kings
bury s were Amos Colby, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kennion and daughter and Miss Rachel
tIlswold of Claremont, N. H., Mr.. and
Mrs; Charles Allen and daughter, Ruth,
of Randolph, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21

Miss Mitchell and Clarence Gates are
guests of Miss Rosa Simonds.
The Grange held a memorial service
for its departed members Sunday.
C. c. Laughton and Miss Mildred
Halliday were guests Sunday, at l.. g..
Halladays.
Mr. and Mrs II. W. Sargent entertained
party of friends at their summer
residence Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Bemis of West
Chesterfield, were guests Sunday at
Mrs. Ella Miller's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis johnson and son
and Fred Boyd were guests Sunday at
Dwight Johnson s..
Members of the Grange will please re-
member the meeting of Wndham County
Pomona Grange to be held at West
Halifax Sept. 90
G. F. Wellington, ]. B. Read, Miss
Ella Jennison, Mrs. NJ. f. Brown and
Mrs. Helen Phelps attended the G. A. r.
reunion in Brattleboro last week.
The Grange fair committee met at the
hall Monday evening and set the date OF
the annual game supper for Thursday
evening, Nov. l, w. f. Walker is chair
man.
The Christian Endeavor society will
have parcel post social in the vestry
Friday evening at O'Clock. Refresh
ments will be served. Several young
women will be at the door to weigh par
cells.
Spofford Grange of West Chesterfield,
will furnish the program at the meeting OF
Evening Star Grange Tuesday Sept %
Evening Star Grange will serve supper
and all, members are requested to bear this
in mind and contribute food
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
Professionally Speaking.

"You advertised as a chauilrette-
maidl"
eyes, Madam"
"What were your duties at your last
place."
81 drove and cleaned the cars single,
"
"And as maid2"
81 took down my lady at night, and
assembled her in the morning, madam. +"
.Cassell s Saturday Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
DUMMERSTON HILL.

Miss Susie f. HIoag of New Haven,
Conn.,, came last night to spend vaca-
,tion at the Betterley homestead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-09-21
Green Mountain Boys Corn Roast.

Seventeen members of the Green
Mountain Boys club enjoyed a corn
roast last Monday evening, accom-
panied by Rev. R. B. Davis and Roger
M. Aiken. The boys i'll uniform met
at the church at p. m, where a short
business meeting was held and plans
outlined for the fall work. At the
close of the meeting the boys marched
to one of the pastures near the high
school building, where the evening was
pleasantly spent in games, toasting
marshmallows, roasting corn and story
telling around the campfire. Interest
III the club is increasing, four new men,
bers being added Monday evening and
others waiting to join. A reception will
be rendered the parents and friends in
the near future.
Mrs. Clarke of Belmont is caring for
her 'sister-in-law, Mrs. NJ. g. Williams.
Mrs. Henry Balloon has returned to
her home in Bolton, Mass, after a two
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. n. c.
Newcomb, in East Putney.
William Speno has bought the Kim
ball place CT Il. f. Howard and expects
to get possession Oct. !. Mr.. Speno is
the proprietor of the Putney Fruit
market.
The Ladies' Union Aid society of
East Putney will hold its next sewing
meeting for the Red Cross work at
Mrs. C. W. Furman S Thursday after
noon, Sept. %. All are cordially invit-
ed to ATTEND.
F. II. Wood, salesman and expert for
the International Harvester Co., of
America, gave a demonstration at the
home of Rollin Ranney in Westminster
West Friday, which was attended by
many prospective buyers. Mr.. Wood
has sold to Mr.. Ranney a 1920 Titan
tractor engine with which they plowed,
narrowed, pulled trees, thrashed grain,
etc.
The first consignment of comfort
bags was shipped last week and they
are completely equipped with all the
comforts necessary There were also
shipped housewives. Orders have been
received to ship all goods from the
first to the fifth and the wooden things
then and on the Goth of each month. A
good number of helmets, wristlets
sweaters, socks and muiilers are to be
shipped today. People are responding
generously to the call for knitters from
all parts of the town.
The Iowa Falls Sentinel in a recent is