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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28
RECRUITING OFFICER HERE
J. G. White Comes from Burlington 10
Stay Two Days-Names Of Parents Of
Certain Men Wanted.

j. L, White, OF tho naval recruiting
office At Burlington. is in Brattleboro for
two days to give information and recrive
enlistmcnts and may be seen as the fed.
eral building. There is a mistaken Inn
preston that recruiting for men OF draft
age ceased Dec. Is, but any young man
between the ages OF 81 and 81 may en-
list in the navy by getting statement
from the local draft board that he viii
not BE- needed to fill the present quota OF
the draft. Those between IL and 81 and
81 and 81 arc eligible for enlistment
without any statement.
Parents of young men who have en-.
listed, either in the army or navy, else.
where than at the recruiting offices with.
in the state ARE urged to forward theft
names TO the state treasurer in order
that they may be placed on the payroll.
All Vermonters who have enlisted IN any
branch OF the service are entitled to re-
ceiye $40 month from the state but the
treasurer has no access 10 names OF young
men who volunteered their services out.
side OF the state, Names of all who en-.
listed at Burlington are forwarded to the
state TREASURER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28
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TEN PAGES
BRATTLEBORO.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER %, 1917.
THE VERMONT PHOENIX

Published In Brattleboro evory Friday.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $3.50 A YEAR.
81 90 for eight months: rs cents for six
months: so cents for four month";: 40 cents
for three months. All subscriptions are pay
able strictly In advance. and all papers are
stopped promptly at their expiration unless
the subscriptions are renewed.
Rates Of display advertising furnished on
application. Small classified advertisements,
10 cents per line first insertion, Ave cents per
line each subsequent insertion.
entered at the Brattleboro post once as
second class mail matter.)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28
Not IN the Milk Business.

Sometimes, to be Mre, the opening is
so unfortunate as to incur instant re
sentiment and positively invite refusal
Take the case OF the diminutive man oi
kindly appearance who was accosted by
a seedy purist with the words:
"Sir, am looking for little sue
cor. "
"Well," snorted the wearer of tn,
l3 IL collar, "do | look like onc2'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

The United States Clothes Pin company
has purchased the interest of the CHS.
borne Lumber company, one OF the oldest
established business in Montpelier. and
operated for many years by Thomas CHS
borne. The plan of the purchasers is TO
combine the woodworking business of the
Osborne company with that of the manu-.
factue OF clothes pins, Frank Osborne,
who has been managing the humber COM
pany, has been made foreman of this
branch of tho concern.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

The Christmas spirit is sweet and
helpful. We come to the greatest day
in the Christian calendar with desire
to make other people happy. We really
feel for the day the meaning of the
sentiment of "pcaco on earth, good
will toward men. What we all ought
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

Government control of the railroads
seems like n drastic step, but it WIGS
inevitable. Results are what count and
with one supreme force running all
railroads like single system we will
secure economy and facility in our
transportation service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

The federal food administration was
not inaugurated to reduce prices, but
TO prevent cxtortion. But for the
Hoover regime most OF us would now
be wondering where the necessities Of
life were coming from.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28
The greatest sin

is often not that of commission but that
OF omission Putting off the time to take
life insurance, which means protection to
others. is little short of criminal negli-
Gence Insure the continuance of your
income. Consult us. National Life In
surancc Co, Montpelier VT. (Mutual)
6Sth year.
ALBERT c. LAIRD, Special Agent
Crosby Block, Bratteboro, W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
4 Estate of Katherine M,


4 Estate OF Katherine M. Burchard.
The undersigned having been appoint
ed by the Honorable PROBATE Court for
the District of Marlboro, Commissioners,
to receive examine. and adjust the claims
and demands Of all persons against the
estate Of Katherine NJ. Burchard, late OF
and all claims exhibited in Offset there
to, hereby give notice that We will meet
for the purpose aforesaid, at the Yer
Brattleboro, i'm said district, on the 25th
day of January, and 2lst day of June
next. from O'clock p. m, until 1 O'Clock
p m, on each of said days and that six
months from the 2lst day of December
a. u. t9l7. is the time lim,ed by said
court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Brattleboro, this list day OF
December, A. y. 1917.
X. G. CLARK,
II. G. ANERIl.L,
52-2 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28
Red Grossly Speaking.

What are you knitting. my pretty
maid?"
She purlcd, then dropped a stitch
"a sock or sweater, sir,' she said
And darned il | know which,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28
LUMBER

We are ready to contract for all kinds
of lumber or logs or to buy wood lots.
We have for sale two log trucks; one
good traverse.
s. \. SMITH MFG. CO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

Aunt Jane Hill, who was reputed to be
nearly 100 years old, died recently at her
home at Fort Valley, Ga.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

New York S police salute the dag
on all public occasions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

FOR SALE-Rabbit and fox hounds
and road horse. cheap. LOWELL. Put
ney. Vt. 1859
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

Soft coal causes LOT Of wrath that
can't he turned away.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28
NOTICE

My wife, Mary T.. Howard, having left
my bed and board without just cause or
provocation | hereby refuse to pay any
bills contracted by her after this date.
(Signcd) HORACE V. HOWARD.
East Jamaica. VI
Dated Dec 81 1917. 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

FOR SALE-Sleigh in good condition
MRS. H. =. FAIR, Putney, Vt. 5l-lS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
LOST

Vermont Savings Bank Book No. 3SS54,
issued February rfy-~lSss. Any informa-
ton regarding 81 ne should be sent to
the above named tank
Brattleboro. VI Dec. i, 1911. Sill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

The Civil war cost the United States
81, 900 900, 900. ....
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28
WANTED.

WANTEO-Postagc stamps before 1870
on original envelopes GEORGE HITCH
COCK, Ware, Mass. 02-3S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

FOR SALE Two 6O-gallon gasoline
tanks with faucets at old price, $3.50.
j Il ROGERS. 26-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-lIeavy horse. BOYD
ISHtS =. 81 II"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

FOR sAlE-Horses-Wn arrive Dec
20 with 80 head, l,20o to $500 lbs. eacn.
fun made short back chunks, the kind
that always please the man who buys
them. Several pairs $500 to $500 lbs.
Several single family broke in this lot.
Not a horse left until this load arrives.
If you want good horses look at them
early for they won't last long. The
prices viii he higher from now on. My
than your money" NJ j. TETREAULT,
Greenfield. Mass 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-28

FOR SALE--Unadilla silo 12x22 with
roof, Gray tread power (one-horsel old
Trusty incub9;or, trio geese; w,eigh3 IS
dale. y. IL Tel. Hinsdale. ca.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
MOTORISTS KIND TO
 BOYS WHO USE CARS

Regarding complaints of automo- piles being borrowed. Chief of 'Po- lice Frank Stewart complains that the attitude of owners of cars prevents the colice from putting a stop to the practice.
 "We know several of the boys who are committing these offenses," said Chief Stewart yesterday evening. "They are boys 17 and iS years of age. They have no fear of the police, be- cause the owners of the autos "stol- en' will not prosecute them when we make arrests. They, are satisfied &to get their cars hack. and laugh it off"
 Two automobiles were borrowed" Sunday evening. One, belonging to Walter N. Trulock, was driven from in front of the Hotel Pines, and was founA yesterday in East Seventh ave nue. The other, owned by Ray Mc- Intyre. was removed from before the First Presbyterian church. It was located yesterday afternoon in East Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
ARE PROPRIETARY MEDICINES
 :.s FRAUDULENTfl

Undoubtedly. there. may be some that are, but on the other hand, there are many proprietary remedies that are as standard as any prescription that any present day physician can write. and in thousands of homes you will lind these old. reliable remedies in every day use with. satisfactory re- suits Such . medicine is Lydia F.. .Pinkt am's ; Vegetable Compound, which, for nearly forty years. ias been alleviatingi the suffering of wo- mankind. and overcoming some of the, most serious ailments of her sex. If you are suffering from any of the ailments of women. just give this medit:ne . trial and prove it's. worth for yourself.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
PERSO ONALS.

Lieut.. John Sorrells, attached to the staff of Colonel Shaw at Camp Pike, spen. Sunday here with ;ais parents, Circuit Judge and Mrs. Sorrells.
 Sergeant John Rutherford was here Sunday from Camp Pike, where he is on duty with the quartermaster's de- partment.
 : Lieut.. John Tucker of the National guard, stationed at Camp Beauregard, La., spent Sunday here with friends. Lieutenant Tucker formerly resided in Pine Bluff, serving as secretary of the Young Mems !. Progressive league.
 Judge s. T. Mayo of Harrisburg was here yesterday comforting with Arc hitect Mitchell .Selhg1nan over plans for the courthouse at Harrisburg. ,,:
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: OBITUARY. !. .-
e.Aline Calhoun.

'S Aline Calhoun.
 Aline Calhoun, the. little daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. R., L. Calhoun of Yorktown, died last evening about 7:3O o'clock at her parents home. The little girl had been i'll. but short while, suffering with. congestion of the stomach, and her death proved a se- were shock to her parents.
 The funeral will take place this af- ternoon at Yorktown, the services to be conducted by the Methodist min ister of Star City. sInterinent will be at Yorktown.
 MT. and Mrs Cal houn have the sym pathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement. ss
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Chrisrian EndeayOr Society ReOrganized.

The Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church had a very encouraging meeting Sunday evening. About 60 members were present and the annual election of officers resulted in the following: Frank Toney president, T. M. Hooker first vice president; Raymond Ever cit, second vice president. Miss Ma mic Duncan, secretary and treasurer. Miss Galy Norris was appointed chair man Of the Elsic committee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
Weeks of Prayer in MiSS;Onary Society.

The Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church held it's first service of the annual week of prayer yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the chapel of the church.
 Mrs. J. B. Talbot led the meeting, and the subject was "Unselfish Pray ing". The meeting was very educa- tiona! both in Scriptural way and in regard to medical work in China. and to Gulf coast work. A paper by Mrs. A. c. Jordan. "Why We Should Give for Missions in War Times" was much enjoyed.
 Mrs. w. L. Dewoody gave very forceful talk in regard to the offering for the week of prayer this year explaining that it will he s2propr1et- ed for the medical work in. China and for Gulf coast work The goal is s25,0o0 to be raised by the Women's Missionary scciet.es of Southern Methodism.
 The offerings were very liberal. Mrs. F. N. McGehee will lead the meeting today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
Missionary Society Society Meefs.'

Missionary
 Society Meets.
 Sv The Ladies Missionary and Aid so- .,atv of the First Baptist church held .s .ts regular meeting yesterday after lmcn .s heginning at 2 o'clock in Baraca noI, The missionary program was ;s @ charge of Mrs. J. M. Towards, the auhtsct being Modern Missionary sssove,nents'. ! Mrs. Frank Cross gave
 mnst interesting paper on the Y. " c. A. and Mrs. Mitchell's paper on .nefinite Needs in. Ou1 Fields, was most edifying.
 ' rhe meeting was then given over to .he nresident, Mrs. w. J. B. Cox, and the % different circles made their re- noyts The receipts were most en- couraging as to amounts asked for state missions, which was $250. The smoupt towards the building and loan t,nd was also very gratifying.
 ' Dr. Cox was in tho hall for few minutes to thank the ladies for the naste, supper given the men last Friday night. The president then informer the members Of an execu- tive meeting of the president and the leaders of the different circles during which that body recommended that comraitteee be appointed to meet the ladies who had joined the church, giving them a hearty welcome and, assigring them to tho different cir cles ,n which they belong. Anoth- CT resolution was to the effect that fine society purchase all literature for the program. Both resolutions were adopted.
 The matter of giving a reception to the members recently joining the church. in number 12E. was discuss ed and finally agreed upon, ,hougn the date of the reception was not definitely fixed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06

Nan Brewster, Marguerite Brewster
 ophella Brewster, Edna Earle Brew. ster' Florence McGehee, Matte Bur iord, Bessie Ryall, L,da starzinger
 MafgIerite Emerson, Willie May simpson; Messrs. Joel Bright, Br,ce Hunter, Leonard Griffen, Bert Elm. erson, Joe McDaniel, George Wiley
 Hugh Wiley, Gordon Freeman. Ed
 Albright, and MT. and Mrs. Saerwood Simpson. '" o'o
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
Annual 'POssum Hunt by Malcolm Robinson.

one Of the most enjoyable hunts of tne season was that given by Malcolm Robinson Saturday night, few miles out on the dollarway. The party left own in cars and assembled round a town in cars and assembled round a nunt proper, they decided to have supper, which consisted of broiled steaks, roasted "weenies", and "sink- ers". Some supper, sn?
 The members of the party were Misses Frances Howell, Mary Fox, catherine Montgomery, TheoIa Sim. mons, Margie Bell Atkinson, and Ol. lie Eddins: Messrs. Edwin Howell. Junlus Jourdan, Ed Rowland, Tom Lyle. Malcolm Robinson and Lieut.. DeWoody Lyle.
 The party was chaperoned by Mir. and Mrs. Hardy Kilgore, MT. and Mrs. William Lawton, and MT. anl Mrs. Henry Davis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
SENSATIONAL CASE sEf.

Texarkana, Nov. 5. = The case against Vim. Kirby, under indictment for the killing of Clyde Merritt last summer, has been fixed for December 12, at New Boston. Texas.
 Kirby is a/second cousin of United States Senator Will F. Kirby. The killing was 9 sensational one, Kirby declaring that Merritt, a school teach CT, had wronged his daughter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
Ladies' Society
 Study Job.

The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church held it's Novem. Der meeting with Mrs. J. I. Norris at the manse Monday afternoon.
 The years study of the Bible as Literature" was 5egur with a com. prehensive review of the book of Job the epic poem of the Holy Writings.
 The ,sub-topics were also ably han dled by
 Miss Sallie Byrd or "The Author ship, Origin, and Divisions"
 Mrs. Julia Noel on "The Hero of the Book"
 Mrs. w. NJ. Toney on "Job's Com. forters. His Friends. His Wife" Mrs. J. w. Crawford led the round table discussion of the ministry of human suffering.
 Several new members were receiy. ed, and delightful musical numbers were rendered by Miss Mamie O'Don. nell. Miss Estelle Simpson, and Miss Mary Corinne Smart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06

Mrs. E. E. Moseley will take ono. new class of six pupils in slorthand and typewriting November r. Terms $500 a month. Books $2.0e for en- tire course. Average length for fin ing, four months Phone 1131.
 .s11-3-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06

Mrs. A. A. Reiger and three children of Darlington, Okla., is visiting her niece Mrs. Blassr, of 1210 Alabama street.
 Among the visitors in the city from Camp Pike Sunday were Frank Coop or and Joe Young. The young fellows motored down.
 The Mathontes club will hold it's regular meeting at the residence of Mrs. A. . Troupe, 917 West Fifth ave nue, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. s. o. Eberhart of Rison is vis- iting Mrs. 8. J. Hoggatt at 907 West Third avenue.
 Mrs. M. E. Smart is in Little Rock visiting Judge and Mrs. Guy Fulk.
 Mrs. Leo. M. Andrews returned yes- terday from visit to her son, Kirk, . student at the Western Military academy of Illinois. MT. and Mrs. s. G. Seabrook left yesterday for visit to New Orleans. Miss Elm Marie Block has returned to her home in Little Rock, after , visit here as the guest of Mayor and Mrs. Simon Bloom. MT. and Mrs. c. Kientz arrived Sat urday from Darlington, Ohio, and will spend the winter here with their son, [. A. Kientz, of the Kientz- Baker company.
 Mrs. J. g. Benedict, who submitted to an operation at the Davis hospital recently, has 80 far recovered her strength yesterday that she was re- moved to her home at Sparkman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
Goshorn-WOoten Wedding Saturday Afternoon.

Miss Mildred Goshorn and Luther Wooten were quietly married Satur- day afternoon by Rev. c. Wood in East Sixth avenue. Mrs. Wooten is a graduate of Pine Bluff High school and very attractive and popular young lady. She was the winner of {he Labor Day contest in 1916. Mir. Wooten is we'll known employe of the Cotton Belt shops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06

WEssON OIL. Make biscuit with
 1t. Make cake with it.. Fry with 1t. Make Mayonnaise with it.. Make Salad Dressing with 1t. Drink it as you would OLIVE OIL. It has nun- dred uses It is pure. It IS cheaper
 than lard-aud Is thousand times
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06

Get beautiful Cedar Chest for a Christmas present. We will deliver when wanted. s$1.00 week buys any chest at B 1-3 per cent off regular prices this week. Knox-Walker Fur niture Go. 11-6-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06

CT of Lexington, died at the farm of R. l.. Nash. Axworthy was the sire of many famous trotters,. chief of whict: were General Watts and Guy Axworthy. ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06

Do not think of WESSON OIL as merely SALAD OIL In cooking 1t replaces BUTTER, LARD and OLIVE OIL-and it's ALWAYS PURE and GOOI.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06

nounced. Mrs. Lee Veil was formerly Miss Fannie Hanf of Pine Bluff. Gov CTS were laid for 18, and the dinner proved one of, the most enjoyable ev- ents that has taken place in Pine Bluff this year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
Possum Hunt For Young I.adi,

'fOSSum Hunt For Young Ladies. .. The Sunday school class of Mrs, B. |. Wiley, composed of young la dies with a few invited guests enjoy: ca delightful hunt in the neighbor-
 hood of Dexter Saturday night. Mr.. Phillips and son, of. Dexter. with some. very fine dogs led the party in. search of ''possums. Only one was. 'treeP but the lack of 'possums wa. made up in the delicious repast of. not roasted "weenies" and marsh, mallows that was eaten around big
 bon fire. :;
 Members of the party were Misses;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06

Call Meeting of 7 z Social Service Club.
 There will be very important meeting of the Social Service club Wednesday afternoon at $ o'clock at the home of Miss Ernestine Nor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
Benderson.Hastings Wedding.

A wedding of unusual interest in the community was that of Miss Alice Henderson and Clinton Hastings. The young couple were married by Rev. W. c. Wood Sunday afternoon at his home, and only very few close friends witnessed the ceremony. Mrs. Hastings formerly resided on the Princeton road and was very popular among her many friends. Mir. Has tings attended the public schools of our city. He is now a. successful employe of the Cotton Belt shops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
'oR THE LADS WINTER COMFORT
The Pattern for This Design Be- Besides Allowing for All Seams, gives the True Basting Line and shows Diagrams for Cutting and Making.

Every lad will like bath robe like this. He can use it for lounging as we'll as for its legitimate purpose and it will give him great deal of genuine pleasure. It is very simple garment at the same time and very easy one to make so that there seems every reason he should have it to enjoy. It can be made from . wool flannel or from cotton flannel or from blanket or from terry cloth yos from any ma. terial tha: is used for mems robes of the kind. In the picture, it is made of terry cloth that is woven with border and that material is a pronounced favoritc. It washes as easily as does a turkish towel, consequently, it is . good material for hard usage but various flannels are made into bath robes and the cotton weaves are show ing very, lovely colors and designs this season while they are 90 inexpensive as to come easily within every mothers reach, at the same time they are warm and cozy and durable. Many boys will prefer them to the wool flannels as being slightly less heating, althoughif course the wool can be found in plain colors and in figured effects that are handsome while the blankets that are good for bath robes otten. show very brilliant effects that are elninently Handsome and attractive. There are only the shoulder and the under-arm seams and the. patch pockets are arranged over the fronts while the cord that holds the fullness can be tackled at the under-arm seams or slipped under narrow straps. ,tsa s', ~
 For the IA year size will be needed, 6 yards of material 7+inches wide, 4x yards 36>orl4 yards 44~- ...--:
 The pattern No. oig7 is cut in sizes for boys from 10 to I6 years of age. It will be mailed to any address by the Fashion Department of this paper. on receipt of ten cents.
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SOCIETY
Association HI- NnnSANV.

Association % ~ho Hospital ard Benevolent asso-
 ...,on will meet Tuesday afternoon ci". o,clcck at the residence of Mrs [. R. Martin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06

Mrs. s. M. Rushington of Blythe vile is here visiting the family of her son, J. L. Rushington. an engi- neer on the St. Louis Southwestern railway.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-06
FAMOUS HORSE DIES. 7

Lexington, Ky; Nov. 6.--Axworthy. . ,so eat-old tra1tihG stallion owned tv tha estate Of m. eimpscn. abreed-