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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
CIVIL WAR IN ABYSSINIA.
Deposed King Said to Have Come Back
With Fighting Force.

WASHINGTON. Jan. -. - Prince
Lidi Yasu. deposcd king of Abyssinia,
is reported in letters received here
yesterday TO have re-ontered his king
dom near Dassia, heading n consider
able force in IN effort to win back his
crown Quiet is reported restored in
the rest of the country and American
merchants at Alden are said to have
resumed their large traffic in Abyssin-
ian goatskius in exchange for Ameri-
can cotton shcetings. Previous de
apatches from Alden said Lidi had been
captured
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
Hold British Merchantmen
Carry Armament in Or
der to Attack
BELIEVE IN FACTS,
NOT IN ARGUMENTS
Claim That British Principle Has Been
Proved by Orders Issued, and Actual
Execution Of Which viii Decide
Germany's Action
Germany's Action.

BERLIN, Jan. r., 10y wireless TO Say
ville.--Thc German Admiralty has is
sued the following statement on the
subject Of armed merchantmen.
"Public notification b. the British
Admiralty. as reported by the Poldhu
wireless, says:
=" Efforts are being made by Ger
many 10 east doubt on the strictly
defensive character Of the armament
carried b. British merchantmen. The
Admiralty says the British policy is
quito clear. They cannot admit any
distinction between the rights Of un-
armed ships and ships armed purely
for defense. Each has a right to de-.
fcud itself against attack, visit or
search by the enemy by any means in
his power but must not seek ont the
enemy 20 attack him, which is the
duty Of commissioned warShips.
"Such transparent dialectics win not
bring n judgment based or facts uu-
less one wishes Intentionally not to
lift the mask, namely, of bombastic
ycrbiagc. We are in hard struggle
and believe in facts, but not in argu-
mcnt.
'Hostile merchantmen carrying ar
mament in order 10 attack; the Brit
ish navy is acting according 60 the
principle that attack is the best de
fense. This last has been proved bv
orders issued and the actual execution
Of which will decide our course of ac-
tion
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
BIRTHS AND DEATHS
IN TOWN IN 1916
Births Numbered 165 and Deaths 147
in Addition to 43 Deaths at the
Brattleboro Retreat.

The statements of deaths and
births filed by physicians of Brattle-
boro with the town clerk show that
there were los births in town during
1916, and 147 deaths, besides As
deaths that Were reported from the
Brattleboro Retreat. Adding the Re
treat deaths, the total number of
deaths was 1875. The following are
the itemized returns by the physi-
clans:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Representative ID. X. Stedman came
home from Montpelier Friday, return
ing Monday.
Mrs. +. II. Tuthill and daughter, Mil
dred, came Wednesday from Brattle-
boro to visit her daughter, Mrs. d. c.
J Johnson.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
Centre Congregational Church
Notice.

The annual meeting of the Centre
Congregational church will be held in
The chapel Friday evening, Jan. y.
1917, at 7.3o O'Clock, to transact the
following business:
Article l. To hear the reports of Of
tcers and organizations of the church
Tor the past year.
Article >. To elect all officers re-
.uircd by the bylaws.
Article 3. To transact any other
business that legally may come before
he meeting.
WALTER A. GILBERT, Clerk.
Brattleboro, VT, Jan. 5, 1917.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
DUMMERST0N.

Miss Jennie Wilder is working in
the iIolstein-Friesiaq office.
The Ladies' clukFwiIl meet with Mrs.
T. H. Miller THrsday afternoon, Jan.
Is, at o'clo6
Mrs. Lena Brcslin and two children
Of Miilersfalls are visiting her mother,
Mrs. G,<N. Crosby.
Mrs. G. r. Reed is confined to the
house with broken ankle, caused by
Slipping on the ice.
Mrs. a. C.. Walker returned home
Wednesday frem a visit with friends
in West Brattleboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Halliday went
to South Newfane Tuesday at attend
the funeral of Mr.. Halliday 5 aunt,
Mrs. Viola Morse
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
THE WEATHER.
Fair Tonight. Not Quite So Cold. Over
cast and Warmer SATURDAY..

WASHINGTON, January 12. - The
weather forecast: Fair tonight. Not
quite so cold in Vermont and New
Hampshire. Overcast and warmer, prob
ably followed by snow Fresh north
west winds, diminishing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
GUILFORD CENTER.

Mrs. J. G. Thayer is i'll with grip and
bronchitis. A nurse from Brattleboro is
caring for her.
L. j. Thayer of Broekton, Mass, came
Wednesday night to visit his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.. Thayer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
First Baptist Church

Friday. Jan. II, AIS D. m-Junior
Christian Endeavor meeting.
Tonight, 7.3o--Praycr meeting Of the
church. Subject. Exodus, the Book.
First chapter of the study book.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12

The newest refrigerator is built on
be taken entirely apart for cleansing
and then reassembled without tuu ,.sI
of n tool.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
In Odd Fellows Temple

Friday night Jan. l2-Dancc for Odd
Fellows and Rcbekahs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12

The industries of Pittsburgh have q
payroll of g ,00C,0n0 a day.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
An Opportunity for the Right Man

10 represent the New England Mutual Life Insurance
Company of Boston, in Southern Vermont with head
quarters at Brattleboro Bellows Falls I want a
high-grade man that has had experience in selling life
insurance, who is willing to hustle and is good pro-
ducer. To such man | will offer lucrative position
with good salary In advance if he give references
Ii you have made failure in other business do not
reply as do not want you. for offering first
class position that is regular and permanent All cor
respondence strictly confidential For reference as to
myself, write Mr.. C. A. Boyden Treasurer Of the
Brattleboro Trust Co.
Write GLENN A. WILKINS, General Agent, MorrsvlIs VI.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12
Bill to License Peddlers.

The bill relating to the licensing of
peddlers, drawn by the commissioner of
taxes to carry out the recommendations
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-12

Sincerely yours,
APPLETON TRAIN MILES
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Long Siding Live Stock
& Produce Co. was held at Long Sid
ing on Wednesday Of last week.
Reports were read and the following
officers were elected: Oscar Erickson
president; M. A. Carlson, vice-presi-
dent; Paul Reissig, secretary; Henry
J. Schmidt, treasurer. Luther Jones
A. L. Reinard and Archie Taylor, di-
rectors. All are level-headed farmers
and they will fill their positions with
credit.
The hardware department showed q
gain over 1915, and 80 cars of live.
stock were shipped last year consisting
of 152 head of calves, 1,172 head Of
hogs and Is sheep, making a total Of
1856 head Of livestock. Patrons were
paid 5,580.84. This IS good show.
| ing and prospects for a better year il
1917 are bright.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01
Rev. Samuel Johnson Resigns.

ASCF. 0oluuCl JOHAlSOA NCSlSuS.
It is with sincere regret that we
chronicle the fact that Rev. Samuel
Johnson, pastor Of the Congregational
church, has resigned to accept the
passionate of the Edna Community
church of Minneapolis. Rev. johnson
preached his last sermon here Sunday
evening, and standing room was at a
premium in the edifce. All denomi-
nations were represented in the con-
gregation, and sermon was delivered
that pervaded the soul of each one
present. 49,. ..:., 49,.
Rev. johnson left this morning for
Minneapolis, but his wife and little
son will remain here for a few days
He will deliver his first sermon to his
new congregation next Sunday. -.
During the two and half years that
Rev. Johnson has had charge of the
local Congregational church he has
earned the favorable opinion of all, and
he is highly regarded. He is an able
exponent of the Gospel, and an un-
firing worker. That the future will
deal kindly with Rev. Johnson and his
family is the prayer of all who know
them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01
Mrs. Louisa Marshall.

Mrs. Louisa Marshall, a Princeton
pioneer Of the ffties, passed away at
her home in this village Monday, after
an illness of five days, at the advanced
age Of 81 years, month and Is days.
Pneumonia caused death.
Funeral services will be conducted
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from
the family residence, and interment
will be in the Baldwin cemetery.
Deceased was born in Ohio Dec. 4,
1886, and come to this place in 1854,
having resided here since that time.
She was twice married, and two chill
dren born Of the first union survive
her, viz: Homer Hulet of Princeton,
and Mrs. Hannah Curtis of Blue Hill.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01
THE UNIMPRovED HIGHWAY
III. G. Andrews in william Penn Highway Buletin.)

[ am the unmproved highway. @.
My is Mud .
The feet that battered me
increase infinite variety Earthborn,
lived. From the beginning have been man enemy
Undiscovered
o L
Empires of me-.
have turned victories have
crushed armies =
1 am without faith; and those who deceive
distance :. p
With Isolation of tug at the
wheels
would feed the Of the
the healer his rounds, delay
/ disruper
fair and when he would
depths
| am minister to Bitterness; lay
There live 10 notp met tribute
When men plowed with crooked stick
When the covered with
am the Oldest Lie that lives
count me So.
I the
My S Mud!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01
BASKET BALL GAMES.
Co. G VS.. Anoka-Fats VS.. Leans
Princeton H. S. VS.. Mora. g..

AAuCCCOll II. y. vs.. NlOId.
Co. G has the strongest basket ball
team in it's history. This was demon
strated at the Armory Friday evening,
when the locals humbled the Anoka
quint, by romping off with the heavy
end of a 40 to Is count.
Play started promptly at $3.50
o'clock, with T. M. Olsen as referee
and Brundell of Anoka as umpire.
The smooth working G scoring ma
chine started simultaneously with
play, and the locals hung up nine
points before the visitors had chance
to count. Smith and Milbrath were
in great form, and appeared to be able
to locate the net from any angle.
Each negotiated four free throws,
while Doane and Garrison also waited
the ball through the net. Anoka was
never in the running, and at the end
ofe sa.a- siperiod the score wass20 to s.
the second half was a repetition of
the first, with Smith and Milbrath
again starring on the offensive for G,
each negotiating four baskets. New
ton and Morton also located the net
for field goals. Anoka showed up a
trif1e stronger in this period, but was
clearly out-classed throughout the
half: The count for the period was 20
to Is
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01
FatS-Leans.

The record crowd of the season.
over 500 tense spectators-saw the
fats and the leans come together at the
Armory last Thursday evening. And
it was some contest.
When the forty odd gladiators
marched onto the floor and the cap
tains had assigned five from each side
to positions on the firing line, the
spectators INDUCED in not little spec
ulation as to which side was supposed
to be made up of the fats and which
side was to argue for the leans. The
clouds of doubt cleared away, how
ever, after few decisions had been
rendered by the referee, a corpulent
gentleman of naughty mien.
Right here we might as we'll say that
the fats won, but the margin separat:
ing the teams was not great. The
count was II to IA.
The leans carried off the honors OF
the first round, the count being 10 tc
6 when time was called. J. H. Hoff
man starred for the lanky side, nego.
tiating two field goals and a free
throw. Don Evans and Ed. Nelson
also figured in the scoring. For the
heavyweights E. L. Mcmillan scintil.
lated. He scored all the points made
by them during the first half, tossing
four free throws and field goal.
The outstanding features of the
second period, were the dastardly be.
trayal of the leans by Jim Johnson
who threw field goal for the opposing
side, and a shot pulled off by Chas
Klatt. This was undoubtedly the most
amazing field goal negotiated since B
A. Sket invented the great indoor
game. The feat defes explanation
Manager Olsen of Co. G offered Klatt
a contract on the spot, but he pre-.
ferred to rest on his laurels. i,
The last half was disastrous from .
lean viewpoint, and the fats headed by
Jovial W. Mossman, A. B. Gramer
Harry Bradford, O. B. Randall, Clifton
Cravens and Geo. Ross squashed the
hopes of the lanky enthusiasts. The
count for this period was II to 4.
The participants appear hereunder
Leans. H. Hoffman, Ed. Nelson
Don Evans, Fred Keith, Jas. johnson
ID. A. McRae, K. Tarbox, Chas. Klatt
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01
Unrestricted Sea Warfare.

- ~ McSCIACIcu Ocd warfare.
Germany has declared for unre-
stricted sea warfare. 49,.
This announcement was made yes
terday in note transmitted to the
United States government, referring
to the message which President Will
son addressed to the senate regarding
peace.
The German governments decision
to adopt policy Of unreserved naval
warfare will take effect Feb. 1.
The official statement issued by
the German government announces
that neutral ships plying within the
new barred zone will do so at their
own risk. Precautions will be taken
to protect neutral ships which sailed
for those zones prior to Feb. 1. 49,
Insistence of British government in
war of starvation is given as reason
for the action.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01
Miss Mary Newbert to Wed.

The following item from a recent
issue of the Los Angeles Examiner,
will be Of local interest as Miss New
bert is former Princeton girl being
a granddaughter Of Mrs. Mary Rines.
Miss Newbert is an accomplished
young lady, attractive and engaging,
and Princeton friends wish the BRIDE
to-be all the joy that she can wish.
The item follows:
Hardly had charming Miss Mary
Newbert, daughter of Mrs. Kelliher
Newbert of 1888 South Wilton place, re-
turned to make her home here again
after attending school in Boston and
spending some months in Europe, than
she surprised her friends yesterday by
the announcement of her engagement.
Miss Newbert is to marry, early in
March, Francis C. Davidson, the
youngest son of Mrs. A. N. Davidson,
who resides at Tenth and Western
avenue.
Announcement Of the engagement
was most delightfully."- made at a tea
with which Mrs. and Miss Newbert en-
tertained yesterday afternoon at the
Hotel Alexandria. An artistic mound
Of spring blossoms-jonquils, freesias
and lilies in tones of yellow and white
filled the tables center and from it ran
two ribbons to each place, ending in
wee white MORE boxes tied with gold
and white tulle. The box first to be
opened contained the names of Miss
Newbert and Mr.. Davidson, and also a
miniature brides shower bouquet set
in tiny frill of lace The second box
held a gold and white calendar with
all months torn away up to March.
"Guests for the tea were Miss Har-
riet Mail, who is to be Miss Newbert's
maid Of honor; Mrs: Claude Booth
Mrs. John Valley, Mrs. Paul E. David
son. Miss Isabelle Morse, Miss Mar
garet E. Ferrie, Miss Margaret Whit
man, Miss Marguerite Perry, Mrs
George W. Clemson, Miss Emily Hut
ton and Miss May Hamilton"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01
Clara III. Gebert.

Miss Clara H. Gebert, daughter of
August Gebert of Princeton, passed
away at the Northwestern hospital
Tuesday. Peritonitis, with bowel OBJ
struction contributary, caused death.
The final services are being con-
Quoted at the family residence today.
Deceased, who was born May ~,
1895, underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis on January 8, and for a
time appeared to be recovering nicely.
Complications set in, however, and the
end came Tuesday.
Miss Gebert was young lady who
was beloved by all who knew her, and
her untimely taking away is indeed
sad. II
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01
New Bank For Isle.

Articles of incorporation of the Sc
curity State Bank Of Isle, a new fnan-
cial institution for Mile Laos county,
appear elsewhere in this issue. The
amount of the capital is $4,000. The
incorporators are: E. c. Boeck, Edith
L. Boeck, C. H. Warner. w. F. Knox,
w. T. Mount, N. Falconer, J. J. Nc
Donald and C. G.. Boeck Of Aitkin, and
"A. H. Gaumnitz, E. A. Karlstrom, John
Carlson and A. G. Peterson of Isle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01
Mora Wins.

The Princeton high school basket
ball team met defeat at Mora Friday
evening by count Of % to g.; The
Mora hall is small, and not well light
ed, so the locals were at considerable
disadvantage. They are confident that
they can take the measure Of the Kan
abec county athletes on the Armory
flour when the return game is staged.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01

Oscar Stark, Arthur George, Chas.
King and L. B. Mallette. Mallette
played with the fats during the final
period.
Fats-E. l.. Mcmillan, Clifton GRAY
ems, O. B. Randall, Geo. Ross, Chas.
Sausser, J. w. Mossman, Calvin Olson,
Harry Bradford and A. B. Gramer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01

verslty estimates and 100000 from
rural and state high schools. The
governor admits that he has not had
time to go into details, and, as mat
ter of fact, his recommendations will
not have much weight with either the
house or senate finance committees.
There is no doubt in my mind that the
appropriations will be cut even below
what the governor suggests, but the
reductions must be worked out in de-
tail by the legislative finance commit
tees. I wish to go on record as pre-
dieting that the aggregate appropria-
lions for the period commencing Aug.
list next will not be materially in
creased over what they were two
years ago.
* * *
1t is statewide bone-dry prohibition
as far as the members of the house of
representatives is concerned. The pro-
hibition amendment was special or
der in the house yesterday, commenc-
ing at II a. m. The first test vote
was on the amendment offered by
friends Of the measure inserting the
word Transportation" in the amend
ment. With the word Transportation
left out liquor could be shipped into
the state to the consumer, but with
the word Transportation inserted it
makes the amendment what is termed
bone-dry. The vote for the insertion
Of the word Transportation" stood 80
for to 40 against. Here is the amend
ment as it was finally adopted:
The manufacture, sale, barter, gift,
transportation, disposition, or the fur
nishing, or keeping or having in poses-
sion for sale, barter, gift, disposition,
or the furnishing, of Intoxicating
liquor of any kind, in any quantity
whatever, except for sacramental,
mechanical, scientific or medicinal
purposes, shall be forever prohibited
within this state from and after the
first day of January, 1920, and this
amendment shall be self executing.
The legislature shall enact laws for
the enforcement of this section and
shall provide suitable penalties for
the violation thereof.
The liberals tried to have this
amendment added to the amendment
but they could only muster So votes to
IS against:
"Provided, however, that. beer and
light wines may be manufactured and
by the manufacturer thereof sold only
at the place of manufacture in the
state, and transported from such place
of manufacture direct to the consumer
in quantities of not less than three
81 gallons in original packages or
containers, not to be drunk upon the
premises Of the manufacturer"
An amendment extending the time
that the prohibitory law would go in
to effect to Jan. list, 1921, was de-
feated by vote of ga ayes to sc
noes.
The final vote on the passage Of the
bill stood as follows: Ayes, SO; noes,
a..
If the senate concurs in the house
action the prohibition amendment will
be submitted at the general election
in 1918, and if adopted by the voters
the state will be bone-dry after Jan.
1, 1920. R.C.D
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-02-01

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-03-14

hour is fateful. President Wilson has
decided 10 arm our ships. Congress
convenes April Is in extra season..
War is inevitable unless Germany
backs down. This is no time to par
Icy and compromise. Why talk peace
when there is no peace. Our duty is
clear, our course is imperative. The
momentum of events is carrying US
forward with a force that cannot be
stayed. We face them with n clear
conscience and we assume with faith
in God. The spirit of 1176 and 1861
is not dead. Liberty, mercy and jus
tice still live. We repudiate the law
that might makes right. We schose
between Napoleon and Jesus Christ
We choose Jesus who defended the
weak and helpless. We link ourselves
with NSavaranola, William of Orange,
Oliver Cromwell, Washington and
Lincoln in the cause of liberty, and
resolve that a nation of the people, by
the people and for the people shall
not perish from the earth"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-03-14
Order of Notice or Allowance o
Account

ESTATE OF MARK NJ. WHEELER
STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia IS
The Honorable Probate Court for the dis
trict aforesaid: To all persons interested in
the estate of Mark NJ. Wheeler. late o.
Peacham, in said district, deceased, greet
ing:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 3Oth
day of March next for examining and allow
ing the account of the Administrator with
Will annexed of the estate of said decea sed
and for a decree OF the residue of said estate
to the lawful claimants of the same, and
ordered that public notice thereof be given
to all persons interested in said estate by
publishing this order three weeks success
sively previous to the day ASSIGNED, in the
Caledonian a newspaper published at St
Johnsbury in said District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap.
pear at the Probate Office in st. Johnsbury.
in said district, the day assigned. then
and there to contest the allowance of said
account if you see cause. and to establish
your right as heirs. 1egatees and lawful
claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 10th day Of
March A, D., 1917.
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-03-14
PROBATE OF WILL
ESTATE OF oRR1N N. BEDELL


STATE OF VERMONT. District of Caledon SIS
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Caledonia: To all persons interested
in the estate of Orrin N. Bedel, late Of
Barnet. in said District deceased. Greet
ing:
At Probate Court. holden at st. Johns
bury within and for said District on the 24tf
day of February, A. d. 1917 an instrument
purporting to he the last Will and Tesla
ment OF Orrin N. Bedell. late of Barnet
In said District, deceased, was presented tc
the Court aforesaid. for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the
18th day OF March A. D. 1917, at the
Probate Office in said ST. Johnsbury, be as
signed for proving said instrument; and that
notice thereof be given to all persons con
cerned, by publishing this order three week:
successfully in the Caledonian, a newspape,
circulating in that vicinity, in said District
previous to the time appointed
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap
pear before said Court, at the time and place
aforesaid. and contest the probate of sale
will, if you have cause.
Given under my hand at st. Johnsbury, il
said District, this oath day OF February
A. D. 1917.
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.