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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-16
LONDONDERRY.

Newton Lalin is working Tor Z. A..
Wilder.
Mildred Wilder is visiting her faith
err. T.. \. Wilder.
Frank +. Davis has gone to Somer-
set to do guard duty.
George Rowlcv is moving into the
house with d. J. Stone.
Miss Lila Marden was home from
Brattlcboro over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Buttner were in Hart
land at her home Sunday,
Ed. Slate Of Springfield, Mass, was
here the first Of the week.
Mrs. Gordon of Windham is with her
daughter, Mrs. Asa Bacon.
Mrs. 4. II. Wade is working for
Dick Jones in Thompsonburg
Herbert Williams and family were
week -end visitors in Brattleboro.
Trthur Edison of Chester was a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman Sun
Iday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stowen Of
Brattleboro visited their parents re
Gently.
/ There was 10 school Friday after
noon. 4 teachers meeting was helj
/ in the interest Of agriculture.
DR.. Calvin was in South DcerGeld
Mass, recently, called there to SEE
4 Charles Alexander, who is ill.,
Tie Phoenix Fire Co hold its an
uual meeting Monday evening an,
chose officers for the ensuing year.
u Elmt+ wilkins s. Btilaihg near YVES
ton Island were burned Monday after
noon. There was q small insurance.
Mr.. Wheeler Of Winchcndou, Mass
who was here for some time last sum
mer, is again at the hotel. He is no
in good health.
The Universalist parish meeting wa
held last week. 1t was decided t
have minister for the summc
months as usual.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-16
Intensive Culture.

An idle garden is like the proverbial
pair Of idle hands-Satan finds work
for both Of thcm-and the garden Sat
an makes speciality Of weeds which
scatter their seeds and so pcrpetuate
themselves.
The best way to avoid weeds is to
plant SO many vegetables that the
weeds will have no space to grow III.
One can pick up many useful ideas in
making little Sunday excursions to the
market gardens on the outskirts OF
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-16
RECRUITING STATION AT UNI
VERSAl CITY.
U. S. Army Establishes Only Station
in Motion Picture Studio.

The only United States army re-
cruiting station located in a motion
picture studio was this week estab-
lished at Universal City as a branch
of the Los Angeles, California, re-
cruiting station. Universal City is
the only city in the world built solely
TO produce motion pictures.
Sergeant l.. f. Lee and an assistant
came to the studios this week with
application blanks and established a
station under the giant pepper trees
adjoining the administration build
ing.
The stars and stripes and huge
banner with the inscription Men
Wanted for the United States Army
attracted directors. actors and other
employees of the studios. Many re-
cruits were signed up among the 5000
actor inhabitants of this great city
and the army representatives were
pleased with the type of men who vol
unteered their services. Already a
number of the Universities are mem
bers of the Hollywood company of
Coast Artillery and number of the
actresses are active Red Cross work
ers. Many of the men have already
seen service in either the army or
the navy and there are al least two
retired army officers actively engaged
at the studio. They are Col. J. f
Brady, of the scenario department
and Captain Sterret Ford, of the en-
ployment bureau The actors include
a number OF cowboys. experts with
rifle and accustomed to out of-door
work. They are excellent material
for the army.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-16

The Reformer is conducting this col.
umn with the cooperation of the Ma
tional Emergency Food Garden Com
mission to inspire the planting Of more
food gardens throughout the country
Members of the commission are
Charles Lathrop Pack. president OF
American Forestry association; I.u-
Their Burbank, DR.. Charles w. Eliot
prof. Irving Fisher, John Hays Ham
mond. Fairfax Harrison. Myron
Uerrick. Or. John Grier Hibben. En-
erson McMillin, A. w. Shaw, Car
Yroomau. assistant secretary of agri
culture. capt. j. Il. White, L. S. Ship
ping Board; James Wilson. former sec
retary OF agriculture. You should
watch this column every day. Any
questions should be written on one
side of the paper and sent to Garden
Editor OF The Reformer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-16
GREEN RIVER.

Sidney Smith is entertaining his
mother from Kentucky at Roaring
Brook farm.
The Gallup boys are spending the
week at home, helping prepare to
double the food supply for the sea
egn.
Mrs. Margaret Russell Of Spring
field, Mass, who cared for Mrs. Wris-
ley, will remain for a few days with
Mr.. Wrislcy.
Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Wrislcv of Ath.
OIL, who were called here by the death
of their aunt, Mrs. l.. 5. Wrisley, re.
turned to their home Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. d. d. Franklin, two sons, her
daughter, Mildred, and Mrs. John Ed.
wards, were recent guests at Mrs
Pcrsis Thompson 5 coming by auto
mobile.
c. W. Pond and family returned
Monday from Chesterfield, \. IL.
where they were called last week by
the illness and death of David Rob
bins, Mrs. Pond S father.
The funeral of Mrs. Luke S. Wris
! ley was held at the house Sunday
Rev. /. NJ. Compton OF the Yves
Brattleboro Baptist church officiating
Homer Thomas of this town sang tw,
appropriate selections with Mrs. Thorn
as at the organ. The beautiful flow
ers which covered the caslct shove,
the love of ones so dear to her. Til
burial took place in the family lot i
the Colrain city cemetery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-16

This year will be long remembered
as the one in which everybody had
personal interest in crop news.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-16

Alas, still another war is possible
this scaSon-betWcen the back yard
gardeners and the chicken raiserS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-16

Proerastination is also going to be
the thief Of some seats in congress if
those occupying them do not watch out
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-19

and he sat down to it alone. His wife
was dead, and since Alice ran away
two years ago with poor clerk and he
had pronounced the sentence of exile
upon her, he had lived alone with his
servants.
They ministered to his comfort skill
fully now as ever, but somehow things
were not right. He thought of poor
family group in the trolley, and pic
tured their Christmas evening meal;
imagined what JOY the smallest thing
on his table would give them
He drew his eyes impatiently away;
and then he thought of the clerks
Christmas gifts, cut right in two. He
pictured the faces of the neediest
ones, when they opened the flaps of
the tiny envelopes he had guiltily
sealed. Around and around the room
seemed to echOe:
'You'se got the heart of the Christ
mas Child all right, mister and he
laughed aloud.
He pushed back his chair inpatient
ly and went into the library.
Great Scott! what is the matter
with me?" he said; my liver must be
out of order"
He took up cigar and a magazine,
but he could not read. From across
the shadows of the library his daugh-
ter's eyes sought his, staring from
out the canvas. She was the only one
he had left, and she was cast rigorous
ly aside. The face of the Great Man
worked suddenly in pain, and his head
fell forward on his arms.
And then-soft arms were about his
neck, and lips pressed to his cheek.
Father" said voice, '1ook up and
say may come. Alec let me in; I've
been waiting in the hall"
She broke off. The sound of music
came family into the room. With
arms about him, she drew him to the
window and flung up the sash.
'The Little Orphans Christmas Car
OIL" she whispered, and the room was
filled with melody.
Tears streamed down the Great
Mans cheeks; he drew her head to his
shoulder.
Alice" he whispered brokenly,
''you must come and make me a bet
ter man."
And suddenly about them lowered
the spirit of that great heart Of the
Christmas Child.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-19

base of which might be banked with
green's, with either fruits or flowers in
terspersed. A sprig of holly or mistletOe
might be put into each parcel or knot
ted along the length of the ribbons.
And the rest of the room ought really
to be decorated, too, with holly or
green's draped over the pictures and at
the doorway, for the custom of bring
ing green things into the home at Yule
tide dates back to very beautiful Gus
tom of the old Druid wOrShiperS, who,
at festival which to them was much
like our Christmas, brought into their
house branches of trees and mStletoe,
which was the sacred flower, and they
believed that the spirits of Druids driv.
Ell away from their tree homes by the
cold would come and take up their
habitatiOn in these branches and that
as long as this spirit remained good
luck would be with all the members of
that household. So from this pretty
pagan custom has come ours of deco
rating our homes at Yuletide.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-19
Danny Stepped to the other Side.

admiration, three children stood and
marvelled. They evidently had just
been admitted from another room.
Beaming on them with maternal pride,
stood a woman with rosy cheeks and
coal black hair, telling them, no
doubt, of the wonderful things that
would grow on that tree over night.
1t was Christmas eve; Danny had no
thought of that before. And tomor-
row would be the day of "Peace on
earth, good will toward men," And
here was he, Danny Donovan, with
black murder in his heart. A feeling
of deep shame came over him and he
lowered the hammer of his revolver,
and returned it to it's holster.
"By the saints - he muttered into
his beard; "an' KEN near to putin
an end to a bit of fun like thatn'
And now the children were sent
away to bed, and the task Of hanging
the presents on the magic tree began.
Unmindful of the biting wind and
snow, Danny watched, and slowly a
feeling of loneliness crept over him,
and with it longing hope that perhaps,
some day, he, too, in his own home
And why not? Over in the Fort Nc
Kenzie settlement was a fair Rose
whose eyes had always been lowered
before the look in his own.
With a last lingering look inside the
cabin, Danny made his way to his
team. There a new thought came to
him and he paused to ponder it. Did
he not owe these people something?
He had come with a heart black as
sin, and he was leaving with a heart
light as air.
He fumbled beneath his pack, in the
bottom of the sled, and drew out
deerskin bag. 1t was dirty and
greasy, but it was filled with yellow
nuggets and dust. Danny had sew
eral more like it in the sled, for luck
had been with him in the North. He
made a loop in the string that fastened
the bag, and plodded back to the door
of the cabin. He felt cautiously about
until he found the latch, then hung
his offering upon it and went back to
his team. With subdued shouts he
reused the dogs, then turned his sled
around and made for the pass, the
blizzard at his back and q Joyous
lightness in his step.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-19

Twist each of these strips slightly and
leave as stick candy, or, should you
prefer it, cut the mixture into small
squares when cool and pack in that
shape like taffy drops.
Golden Sirup Taffy.-Ingredien A
pound of graduated sugar, a dessert
spoonful of golden strip, one-half pint
OF water, two ounces of butter, vanilla.
Melt the sugar and water slowly and
then add the strip, stirring carefully
all the time. When the whole has
melted and is well blended add the but
ter, putting it in in small pieces, and
bring to boil. Boil until little drop
ped into ice water becomes brittle, pour
into buttered tin, mark into squares
when cool and leave to harden. This
y particularly delicious taffy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-19


travel for the purpose of killing a
man, but Danny did not consider
it a hardship, for the man he was
tracking so mercilessly had killed Dan
ny's brother, Jim, up in the Forty Mile
Diggings. True, according to the tes-
timOny of eye-witnesses, Jim Donovan
had been the aggressor, and in killing
him, Lebonne, the big Canadian, had
acted only in self-defense But Dan
ny cared not for that. In his blind
rage at the news that his brother had
been stricken down, his one thought
was for fitting retaliation, in which
a sense of right and justice figured not
at all.
LebOnne had been acquitted at once
and had departed two months before
the news of the affair had reached
Dannys ears, consequently the track
ing of him had been no easy matter.
AT little distance from the cabin
Danny halted his team and fed
frozen fish to each of his dogs to I'M
sure quiet on their part Then he left
them and approached the cabin alone
He crept stealthily to the uncurtained
window and peered within. A man
sat beside table. He was laughing
and talking with someone at the other
side of the room. Danny scrutinized
him carefully to avoid making an error.
But there was no installing him; he
answered to the description perfectly.
Danny drew his revolver from it's
holster and cooked it, keeping we'll
back that the light streaming from the
window would not betray him. Then
he took careful aim at the broad
breast of the man within
Impelled by curiosity, Danny
stepped across the bar of light to the
other side of the window A sight
met his gaze that drew forth a muir
muir of surprise. In a corner of the
room stood a Christmas tree, glitter
ing with crude, homemade ornaments
of tinsel, and alight with tiny candles
Before it, in attitudes of awe-struck
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-19
UNIQUE DECORATIONS
A Pretty Pagan Custom Revived to
Vary Holly

For table decoration a coll dressed
as Santa Claus or as an angel could
be put in the middle of the table,
and tied around its waist may be a
lot of narrow ribbons. one for every
guest. Each ORG of these should run
from the doll "a y plate, where should
lie tied to it tiny parcel with some
trif1ing gift or mock present If def mite
places are assigned ~ each guest some
little things which KNOCK" at some of
their foibles would make lots CT laugh.
ter around the table as the parcels are
opened, care being taken, however. not
to touch upon some sensitive point, for
that would most effectively spoil any
further attempt at fun. For this ar
rangement the table could be decorated
in almost any desired way. The doll
might be perched upon a tall vase, the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-19


even standing room would be at
premium.
He banged up the receiver, and bel
lowed at the office boy to get Miss Ell
gin. When she stood meekly before
him he issued his orders abruptly.
Write up those letters he said,
lille those things, add up these re-
ports; straighten out here. There are
some telephone calls that / haven't
time for--then you can lock up. /
must be off, that internal trolley will
make me late as it isl
Then he struggled into his fur coat
and started, lest the souff1e be q trife
OverdOne, and Miss Elgin dropped her
tired hands in despair at the burden
he had slid on to her shoulders. 1t
meant work for her till eight or nine.
and this was Christmas eve.
AT the corner where he took up his
stand for car newsboy accOsted
him.
Paper, mister?"
"No," he said shortly.
The little fellow persisted.
paper, miSter?"
The Great Man looked down with
sharp retOrt on his lips, and the face
of the child arrested his attention, it
was so white and pinched; and the
eyes staring out of it so big and ear
nest. He took out a quarter, and be-
cause a car was coming, waved aside
the change. In spite of his hurry, the
boys thanks struck strangely on his
ear.
''You'se got the heart of the Christ
mas Child all right mister"
The heart of the Christmas Child, for
a measly quarter, one of many thou
sands he could spare! The bitter
irony of it brought a smile to his
lips; smile that twisted his face into
a strange shape.
Alec met him at the door, and re-
moved his coat. Dinner was served
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-19
CHRISTMAS CANDIES
Homemade Sweets for the Children
This Year.

Barley Sugar Drops.-Ingredient
Half a pound of loaf sugar large
teaspoonful of white of egg, half tea
spoonful of lemon juice, half gill of
water. Boil the sugar, water and egg
until it thickens, then add the lemon
juice. Bring to the boil again and cook
quickly until the mixture begins to
candy, then pour into a shallow butter
ed tin, and when cool cut into strips
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-19
Danny'S
Christmas Eve
By E. w. GERRTTSON

Y THE narrow confines of the
pass the blizzard screamed
with redOubled fury and whip
ped the snow cuttingly into
Danny Donovan's face as he
trudged along behind his sled,
shouting now and then to
urge his dogs to greater eff
fort. He breathed easier
when, clear of the pass, he
began the descent to the val
ley below. Three thousand
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-12-19
The Heart Of the
Christmas Child
By HELEN IRWIN

he Great Man was in a fright
full humOr.
The clerks tiptoed in and
out Of the private office, and
Miss Elgin gathered up her
pencils and erasers and fed.
James had capped the climax
of a series of disasters by
telephoning that the machine
was out of commission. The
Great Man must take the troll
ley home. The trolley home
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
MAY HAVE FRENCH GLASS

While the Territory. owing to Che limited appropriation made for night schools, will be unable to sup ply French teacher at this place, S4OO of thc Sl.25O upportloned for the judicial division having already been appropriated for the Douglas night school. those wishing to take up thc study of French will prob ably be ablc to do 80 independent of the Territory and upon the pay mont of tho nominal sum Of Sl per month. Dr. Joseph Weyerhorst who is said Co be an accomplished French scholar and teacher, has generously consented Co instruct Q class and will do 80 provided from 10 Co 20 are dcslrous of taking up the study. Therefore, an who wish to joln a classs In French arc re- qucstcd Co loo at thc session of che night school Tuesday might Of next week.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16

In the United States Commissioners
 Court Territory of Alaska, Di-
 vision Number One, Douglas
 Precinct In Probate.
 In Che Matter Of the Partnership
 Estate of Rcmi Socncns de-
 ceased
 Notice is hereby given that tho final account of thc administrator of thc partnership estate of itcmi socncns. dcccascd. has been rcn- dcrcd Co said Court for settlement, and that Saturday the lgth day Of Juuuory, 1918. ot 10 o'clock a. m, haa nccn duly appointed by said Court for thc settlement thereof, at which tlmc any person interested in said estate may appear and nle his exceptions. in writing Co said account and contest thc s1mc.
 Dated at Douglas, Alaska, this 18th day of November 1917 lScaD JOHN HENSON.
 IT. S. Commissioner. Wmu & Gore, Attorneys First publication Nov. lG, 1917. Last publication Dee. 2S. lgl7
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
LIFE HISTORY IS RECORDED

Under tho direction of thc com mlttoe on classification of personnel in tho army. headed by Prof. Walter Din Scott. tho war department is taking a census of the selected men as they arrive at Che training camps. This army directory writes practi- caIly life history of every man selected for service. It shows his education. business experience. the amount of salary received in civil life. proficiency In any trade. upu- tudc for special work in the army and ability Co speak foreign lan- guagcs. Tho census embraces even a statement Of the soldiers ability Co nt into diversions and entertain mcut. one or Che directions being. "Dcscribc any experience you have had in furnishing public entertain ment."
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
LAST HUNTING PARTY

Tho last hunting party which left here this season. Babe" Samples, N E. CouEhliu. w. n. Edwin, Oscar Watcrud and Wm. Peak. returned Wednesday afternoon several days overdue. However, no apprehension was felt. as Commodore Samples is known as man who never takes chances while sailing Che briuy They had a successful hunt and a generally enjoyable trip
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
MERCHANTS WIFE AD-
 VISES DOUGLAS WOMEN

"I had stomach trouble SO bad could eat nothing but toast fruit and hot water. Everything else sourcd and formed gas. Dieting did no good. I was miserable until tried buckthorn bark, glyccrinc, etc.. as mixed in Adlor-i-ka. ONE benefited me IN sTANTLY.' Because Adlcr-i-ko emptics BOTH large and small in- tcstlncs it relieves ANY CASE con- sour stomach or gas and prevents appendicitis. It has QUICKEST action of anything we ever sold. Guy L.. Smith, druggist.
 Piano for rent or sale. Call An- dcrson. 143 Juneau. 20
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
JUNIOR RED CROSS

Ou Sunday meeting was held by thu heads ot thc four Island
 .bools Prof. Greene of Douglas. Miss Makcus of Trcodwcll. Sister Mary Wlda Representing Father ONaIIcyJ of Che Purochiol school. and Miss Brcocc. of the Native iehooI Prof Greene was elected chairman. but no action was taken regarding tho organization of a Junior Red Cross auxiliary pending further instruction from President Bradley or thc Red Cross executive committee.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
Notice oI Hearing FinaI Accounts

Notice of Hearing Final Accounts In Che United States Commissioners
 Court for Douglas Island Pre-
 cucL Territory of Alaska. Di-
 vision No. One.
 u Che Matter Of Che Estate of Nick
 Vuvich, deceased
 Notice ia hereby given that Chris yayich. us administrator, with win annexed of Che estate of Nick Vav- ich. dcccascd. and as administrator of Che partnership of Nick vayich and Julius Jensen. having filed in che above entitled court his final account or che estate of said de- ceased. and of said partnership cs- tate. Che hearing ol both of said accounts has been fixed by said Court for Saturday, tho 18th day of December 1917. at thc hour of two o'clock D. m. at the ouico of said Court. iu the Henson Building, u the City Of Douglas. Alaska, and an persons interested in said estates, either the personal or partnership. or both, are hereby notified then and there Co appear and file any ob- icctious they may have Co said ac- count and to show cause, if any they have, why said accounts should not Doc allowed.
 Dated at Douglas, Alaska, this 10th day or October, l917
 JOHN HENSON, United States Commissioner and eX-
 O1icio Probate Judge.
 First publication October 12, 1917. Last publication, December 2, l9lI
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
FINE NEW BOY

A little son was born Go Mir. and Mrs Mark smith at o'clock last Sunday morning. Tho mother and son are almost ready Co leave the hospital for their home and Mark Is InLns nicely.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
HERE FOR WINTER

Lester Rink. Che rutabogo king ol Strawberry Point. arrived iu town Monday with cargo ot fresh vegetables for which he found ready demand ot thc local store. He will remain n town during the winter.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
DESIRES TO FLY

Blly BarQuist left today on the Seattle for visit Co his mother at raeoma and win mako pm nuort Co join Che army aviation corps Fail- mr Co enter that department ho win try some other.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
sKAGwAY JEwELER HERE

William Wright. manager of Che big Kirmsc icwelry store at skag- way. was calling on friends hero day before yesterday. He wont on homo on tho City Of Seattle.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
CHRISTENING SATURDAY

John Arnc. Che little son Of Mir. and Mrs. Anton Kosli, was baptiscd at their home in Douglas by Rev. Martin b. Larson on Nov. 10. Mir. and Mrs. ANcl KronQuist served as .uUusUrs.
Douglas Island news., 1917-11-16
st. Luke,s lEpiscopaD Chnrch

oJ, Luxe a \LplaCupdLI SAuANH
 Clergy Very Rev c. D. Christian, Che Rev Canon A. E. Butcher.
 Twcnty-fourth Sunday after Trim icy. Nov. IS, 1917
 10 a. m, Sunday school
 n a. m.. Holy communion and sermon.
 The Rev Canon Butcher win preach.
 Edwin Elroy Niuuis, of Trcudwcil was confirmed by thc Right Rcy. D. T. Rowe. D. D. Bishop of Alosko. at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Juneau. on Sunday morning last.