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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-03
PERSONAL.

John Thwing of Bellows Falls is in
town today on business.
c. f. Clark Of Greenfield was in
town yesterday on business.
Miss Amelia Burnham of Boston is a
guest of Mrs. Rose Cooley this week.
| Miss Ethel l.. Osgood went this morn
| ing to Boston to stay until Saturday.
/ Roy Jones spent the weekend in New
/ fame with his family, who are there for
a week.
Mrs. Clark of Burlington is a guest
of DR.. and Mrs. Alvin H. Knapp of
High street.
Edward Elmer has returned from
Boston and resumed work in the Ameri-
can binding.
NJ. j., lIapgood of Peru was in town
this morning and left at I'LL o'clock
for Montpelier.
Richard NORM of Jamaica, L. L., is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Il. Z. Coombs
of North street
Miss Minnie Toomcy has resumed
work in the telephone exchange after
being i'll a week.
Mrs. 4. F. Lindsey and son went this
morning to Townshend to visit her
mother few days.
, Mrs K. II. Flagg and child of Spring
, field, Mass, are visiting her mother
i Mrs. Ella c. APplin.
$ Mrs. Amy Il. Weedcn returned to
day to her home in Allston, Mass, after
, a few days visit III town.
! Stanley Wilson has returned from
Brooklinc, Mass, where he was a guest
! several days Of Howard Slack.
W. G.. Huntress and Victor Space Wis
4 tied dt Mr.. Huntress's home in Keent
= yesterday. returning last night.
j. Ernest Barre, student in the higl
Y school went today TO his home in Reads
boro to spend the rest of the week
= Miss Bertha Philips has returned
;, from visit of two weeks with friend
in Athol, Barre and North Dana, Mass
1 Mrs. W. II. Proctor and daughter
I Miss Nesta, went this morning t
4 Springfield, Mass, to remain a fe,
4 days.
L Harold Hudson has finished work j
\ Scott S grocery store and has gone t
I Wcstmorcland to work on farm thi
I summer.
I Mrs. Addie Miller Piper of EasthamI
4 Foh, MaSS VINO mas bcen Ill Ill the Me-
| mortal hospital three weeks, is slight
( improved.
I Mrs. G. T.. GRAHAM and daughtc
Miss Susan Graham, returned last i'll
4 trem Boston where they had been se1
1 eral days.
1 Miss Florence Douglas, teacher !
the schools in Bellows Falls, is spen,
ing the Easter vacation at her hon
4 on Spruce street.
4 Webster Cary returned this mornir
! to Exeter 10 resume his studies in Tx
I ter academy, after having spent the Y
I cation in town with Harry p. Wcbstc
\ Dan, son Of Mr. and Mrs. p. II. Rifle
1 who had been i'll in the Mclrosc ho
I pital following an operation, return
1 this morning, accompanied by his nurs
to his home on Canal street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-03
IT KIDNEYS AND
BLADDER BOTHER
Take a glass Of Salts to flush out
your Kidneys and neutralize
irritating acids.

Kidney AND Bladder weakness result
from uric acid. SAYS n noted authority.
The kidncvs filter this acid from the
blood and pass il ON TO the bladder,
whore il often remains Co irritate and
innamp, causing a burning, scalding
sensation, or setting mp M irritation at
the neck Of the bladder, obliging you
to seek relief two or three times during
the night The sufferer is in constant
dread. the water passes sometimes with
% scaldiug sensation and is very pro-
fuse; again, there is difficulty in avoid
iuy H..
Bladder weakness, most folks call il,
because they can Z control urination.
While II iscXtrcmcly annoying and some
times very painful, this is really one of
the most simple ailments 10 overcome
Get about four ounces of Jad Salts from
v1rr pharmacist aud take q tablespoon.
ful lB "a glass Of water before breakfast
continue this for two or three days. This
will ucutralizc the acids in the urine
SO il NO longer is "a source of irritation
to the bladder and urinary organ.
which then act normally again.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless
and is AIDE from the acid of grapes anC
lemon Juice, combined with lithia, ant
rs used by thousands Of folks who ar
subject 10 urinary disorders caused by
uric acid irritation. Jad Salts is splen
aid for Kidneys and causes no ba'
effects whatever.
Here you have q pleasant, efcrvcs
cent Hthiawator drink, which qmckl.
relieves bladder trouble.--Advt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-03

Congregational Brotherhood and the Bap-
tist Baraca class. Rev. T. w Pattison
of Mortified, Mass, Will speak on 4
Mans Question. There will be special
music. All West Brattlehoro men are
invited.
News has been received here Of the
death OF Henry 5. Stockwcil, So, Of
birmingham, Mass, which took place
Feb. % after ] j days illness with pneu.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-03

monia ii the birmingham hospital lie
had been il the employ at different
times, Of the Denison Mfg. Co, the
LakevieW Press and the street depart
ment Of the town. Besides his parents
Nr. aud Mrs. Edward Stockwell TIC
leaves a brother, Arad rockwell and
sister, Miss Cora Stoekwell. lie was
nephew Of Charles and Henry Stock
well OF West Brattlcboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-03
WEST BRATTLEBORO
Delightful Sugar Party.

M aud Mrs. T. 3. Corbett delight
fully entertained I few friends at a
sugar party al their home, Chestnut
Ridge, OH South street yesterday after
noon. Upon the arrival OF the guests,
among whom were Mr.. and Mrs. Dex-
Ter l.. Stone and daughter. Miss Flor
rHee stone, OF RidgchcId. Conn, jour.
ncv WAS made through the maple woods
to the sugar orchard, where was await
ing a bountiful dinner, with maple
sugar served i'm every possible way.
besides other tempting viands. \ de
hcious ham was broiled Over the open
re and coffee was made with the new
sap which added much to its delicious
tlavor. Mr.. Corbett has the latest
couvcnienccs in his sugar house, in
Guiding cement floor and steam evap-
1rator. and the process by which the
sugar is made is entirely modern. The
afternoon was ore Of great pleasure
for the guests, who not only wcr.'
| Greatly interested in the sugar-making
process, but enjoyed the hospitality of
their host and hostess. Among the
guests was Mrs. Harriet Stone, who i,
! ~ years old. Mrs. Stone remained at
4 the farm aud did not make the tril
/ TO the sugar house.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-03

Mrs. G. II. Copeland is confined to the
bed with grip.
c, ., kimball Of Townshcnd spent
yesterday here with his sister, Mrs.
Frank H. Mann.
Mrs Sarah Convey went last night to-
her home in South Londonderry to
spend the summer.
There will bc a regular meeting of
Western Engine company, No. !, this
evening in Engine hail.
Charles II. Allen aad daughter, Eliz-
abcth, and son, Harold, spent Sunday
with his parents in Jamaica.
Mrs Bessie LYMAN, nurse, who had
been in Springfield tNt,j on professional
work several weeks, returned home sun
day,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Nichols went to
~hclbuue Falls Friday TO attend the
'ur"ral Of Mr.. Nichols S cousin, Frank
Nichols.
Miss Mildred Copeland, who had been
caring for her mother several days, re-
,umed work Monday in the Holstein-
| FricSian office.
Miss Timmins, nurse at the Melrost
hospital, returned yesterday from New
fame, where she had been on profes
siOual work.
Mrs Clarence =. Rider returned yes
terday from South Iiadlev Falls, whcr,
she spent few days with her mother
Mrs Ncttic Pierce.
a. p. Eddy is having two new We
faadas added to his house and scvera
other improvements made. y. w. Han
ris is the carpenter.
Tho home Of the late DR.. Henry /
lIolton was closed Saturday. Mis-
Elizabeth Sargent, who had lived man
Years in pr IIolton 5 home, is with he
parents here.
Mrs. \. l.. Stafford % Lancaste
Mass, who had been in the Metros
hospital iyl weeks for medical treat
mcnt, was discharged today and r
turned to her home.
A mans meeting will be held in til
Congregational vestry tomorrow cvenin
, III I 30 o'clock under the auspices o. I'll
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-03

ADVERTISE IN THE REFoRMER
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-04-03
M J. TETRFAULT. Pop Greenfield, Mass

Iuhu a. Ffnisan AUrtidrccr
Horses ~ private sale 10 the day OF
auction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
TALK OFTHE TOWN

/ French Sisters, palmists, clairvoyants
for short time, 46 Main street
Miss Elizabeth Paul commenced hel
duties in the City Bakery yesterday.
Frank Haynes of Orange and G. G.
Crane of Wallingford were among the
business visitors in town to-day.
| Mr.. and Mrs G. A. Caron were among
the visitors at Fort Ethan Allen yester-
day, the trip being made by automobile,
While attending the sale on waists at
the Mrs. Shepard Co., Inc, don't forget
to inquire the prices Of new fall dresses
just received.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Kenerson of Church
street left this morning for White River
junction, where they will visit for a few
days with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Mazzolini, who
have been passing week with friends
on High Holborn street, returned this
forenoon to their home in Randolph.
Rev. P. NJ, McKenna of st. Monica's
rectory on Summer street returned yes
terday from Burlington, where he assist
ed in the ceremony of clothing two can
didates in the habit of the Sisters Of
Mercy Sunday evening
Harry Peduzzi, who recently purchased
the Perkins farms, so called, in Perkins
vile, has gone to Detroit, Mich, his for
mer place of residence, where he is pass
ing a few days. Upon his return he will
be accompanied by his bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Simpson and Mr..
and Mrs. A. w Taft returned last night
from ten days motor trip through
northern New York, the Thousand
Islands, Niagara Falls and home by way
of the Mohawk valley and Saratoga
The distance travelled was something
over 1000 miles.
If conditions are propitious for a mid
week start, Contractor j. c. DeBrune and |
a gang of men will begin tomorrow the |
preliminary work on the South Main |
street paving project. The scarcity of la
Dor is one of the pressing problems fac
ing the contractor, who initiates work |
on the permanent street project after |
cement reservoir for Judge |
H. w. Scott off Bstchelder street A
start on the excavation will be made at
the terminus of the present paving and
some time will necessarily elapse before
the Barre Paving & Contracting Co.,
which was awarded the contract for lay
ng the paving blocks, begins to fulfill
is part of the agreement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21

SMALL TENEMENT TO RENT-with bath,
gas and electric lights, hot and cold water :
% West street enquire of Mary A. Carpenter.
Is Merchant street l34tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21

This Amount Contributed Thus Far By
Vermont.

Burlington, Aug. 2l.-State Secretary
Byron N. Clark of the Y. NJ. C. A.,
before he left last evening for the
south, said that Vermont had collected
about $4,000 of the $4,000 assigned it
toward the war work fund Mr.. Clark
added that probably eight more men
from Vermont are being considered for
war work at soldiers camps.
Those selected are: Rev. A. II. Brad.
ford of the Rutland Congregational
church, who is in Arizona; Rev. Walter
Thorpe of the Brandon Congregational
church, who is on his way TO Texas;
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21

made many friends in the city during
his eight years residence, having been
employed for seven years by Louis G..
Rivers.
A hearing was held yesterday before
Commissioner of Industries Simonds in
the case of Giuseppe Bianchi VS.. G. r.
Bianchi Granite company of Montpelier,
but no decision was given. The employee
was injured last November, one eye be-
ing injured so that the sight is impaired.
Mr.. Bianchi has been cross-eyed since
childhood, and doctors disagree as to
whether or not he has ever had the sight
of the eye which was injured last fall.
Upon this question the hearing was held.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21

TO RENT-Tenement at $40 North Main
street inquire of II. F. Cutler & Son. $40
North Main street l34t5
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
szoo,soo FOR RED CROSS.
About $500 More Than States Quota
in Vermont.

Burlington, Aug. 2l.-About $4,000
members and a war fund Of about $500.
500 which is $500 more than the states
quota is vermont's contribution TO the
work of the American Red Cross The
final figures are now being tabulsted.
although members and money continue
to be reported
The standing Of the five best donors
to the fund among the cities and vii
iages Of the state Is:
Proctor, SOS. 5000; Bennington, sl6.-
ss5s2: Rutland. sl6.4O024; BrsttlebOro.
$4,000: Woodstock, Ssye69.37. Prac-
tically every branch contributed to the
fund which on basis Of . population
Of 100000 would give Vermont a per
capita contribution Of IS cents. There
are So branches and a large number Of
circles.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
MIDDLESEX

Walter Russell has moved to Essex
Center, where he will have employment
for the Hartford Creamery company.
Carl Batchelder, who has been in Val
paraiso, Ind, for the past year, is at
home.
Fred Fay is visiting relatives in Fair
Haven.
Clifford Sherman is quite i'll with stom-
ach trouble @s-
Charles Smith and wife of Jones brook
were recent guests of III. A. Russell and
family.
Mrs. Gertrude Grandfeld and son are
moving their household goods to Mont
pelier, where they will reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Russell and daugh-
ter of Huntington were Sunday visitors
in town.
Raymond and Clarice Jerome of Mont
pelier are visiting their grandmother,
Mrs. Frank Somers.
Mr.. Brown of st. Adams occupied the
pulpit at the NJ. E. church Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Lewis of Bethel is
guest of Miss Mildred Bigelow.
L. J. Russell is greatly improving his
residence by wide porch on the east
side of his house.
F. A. O'Connell of Boston was a bust
ness visitor in town the first of the
week
Lawrence Miles was quite i'll Friday
and Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
MORE
MEN EXAMINED
Result of Yesterdays Work of Washing
ton County Board Not Very
Encouraging.

Thirty eight men Of the third series o
men desired for the draft army wer
called before the Washington count.
board at Montpelier yesterday, and o
those examined Is passed. Only one o
this number did not claim exemption
One man was certified to as called an,
one who had failed to appear was certi
fled to as called Following is the sum
mary of the days work:
SO men called
men enlisted
entered r. o. T. c.
examinations transferred
! alien
IA physically unfit
physical examination postponed.
Is passed examination
John w. Donald OF Websterville did
not claim exemption.
Claims for Exemption.
Henry w Webster, wife and children.
Henry L. Moore, dependent children.
William Murray, dependent mother.
Elgin A. Martin, dependent wife and
family
Joseph E. Bosley, dependent parents.
George j, Barber, dependent Wits and
children.
Frederick H. Gear, dependent family
orrin n. Jackman, dependent parents
Carroll A. Mears, dependent wife.
Harry F. Bliss, dependent wife and
family,
Calvin H. Fl. Murray, dependent wife
and children.
Gusto Toca, dependent wife and chill
dren.
Forts H. Abbott, dependent wife and
child
Charles S. Lascor, dependent parents.
Not Exempted or Discharged.
The following list of the names of per-
sons and addresses who have been duly
and legally called for the military service
Of the United States, and who have not
been exempted or discharged:
George Albert Jewett, Marshfeld.
The board also certified to the follow |
ng person who has been duly and legally |
allied for military service of the United |
States and who has failed to appear and !
iubmit to examination:
George Edward Leithner, 60 Orange |
treet, Barre.
list of Persons Exempted or Discharged.
The following persons have been duly
nd legally called by the local board for
he military service of the United States
nd have been, by said local board, ex
mpted within the meaning of the rules
nd regulations;
William Dewitt Parry, 2l First ave-
ne, Montpelier.
Willie Ralph Sicily, North Calais
William L. C. MacIntyre, Roxbury.
Giuseppe Borghi, Short street, Barre.
Eulogio Canales, II Bugbee avenue,
ARE.
Local board Washington county,
George n. Tilden, Chairman,
Lewis C. Moody, Clerk
Dated Aug. 20, 1917.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
THE UNION DRY GOODS COMPANY

L. A. Morhous, who has been at Fort
Ethan Allen and who goes with Mr.
Clark to Charlotte; President Guy Pot
ter Benton of the University of Vermont,
who goes to France early next month
and Rev. w. L. Boicourt of the Water
bury Congregational church, who will
also 60 to France.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21

Jesse G. Farrar has sold to John Bent
farm in Cabot, the deal being made
by the w. H. Farrar agency of Mont
pelier. The consideration was not made
public.
In probate court to day, John I. Aver
i'll of Barre settled his account as ad-
ministrator of the estate of Donald W.
Smith, late of Mortified. James W.
Brock was appointed administrator and
Albert w. Ferrin and Levi H. Bixby APP
praisers and commissioners of the es-
tate of Oscar Merrill Fisher, late of
Montpelier
The district board of appeals resumed
its sessions this morning, and it was
stated at the office this forenoon that
action on appeals might be expected this
afternoon or evening The board certi-
fes the names of the men not exempted
or discharged to the adjutant general.
Robert w. Simonds, commissioner of
industries, left last evening for Boston,
where he will attend for several days
the conference of the industrial commits
sioners and members of industrial acct
dent boards in the United States.
A Hudson touring car of 1917 vintage,
bearing a Quebec license plate, No.
4sss2, was driven to the Capital garage
this morning for repairs. The machine
evidently had hit tree, for the lights
and mud guard and hood on one side
were badly smashed, and one wheel was
slightly sprung and pieces of bark were
sticking to the wheel and fender. The
garage people were unable to say how
or where the accident occurred, but no
one was injured
Louis w. Knight, who has been en-
ployed for the past eight years in Mont
pelier as registered pharmacist, has
purchased drug store in Springfield,
Mass, of A. w. Taylor, and will take
possession about the first of September.
The drug store is located at the corner
of Main and Portland streets in the
Massachusetts, city. Mr.. knight has
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
To Enter Aviation School

Brattleboro. Aug. 2l.- cablegram
TO Mrs. Clarke c. Fits yesterday from
her son, Stanley c. Fits, stated that
be would sail from Paris this month to
enter an aviation school in America.
Mr. Fits has been in France several
months in the transport service, carrying
ammunition 70 the batteries, aud has
faced numerous dsngsTA
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
CONTROL OF COAL SITUATION.
Robert S. Lovett Is Appointed Director of
Priority of Transportation.

Washington, Aug. q. - Government
control of the coal industry moved a
step nearer yesterday when President
Wilson formally named Robert S. Low
EFT, of the war industries board, direc-
tor of priority of transportation and APP
proved an order issued by Judge Lovett
directing that rail and steamship lines
give bituminous coal shipments to the
northwest preference over all other
freight movements.
There was no intimation last night as
to whom the president would name. 1t
was said he probably would not select
a member of the trade commission or
give full powers to Judge Lovett, but
would look elsewhere for a man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
RUSSIAN MISSION IN BOSTON.
Pass Over Grand Army Parade Route
Ahead of Parade.

Boston, Aug. 2l.-Russisn Ambassador
Boris A. Bakhmeteff and members of
the special mission which accompanied
him to this country were welcomed TO
this city to-day. Fifteen minutes be-
fore the start of the Grand Army pa
rsde, the Russian ENJOYS passed over the
route in automobiles. accompanied by
Mayor Curley and with an escort Of two
companies of the state guard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
BARRE DAILY TIMES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 81, 1917.
The Weather

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes'
day. Gentle northeast winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
BRITISH REPLY TO POPE
Say Peace Note Will Be Examined in a
Serious Spirit.

Rome, Aug. 2l.-The reply of the Brit
ish government to the peace note of Pope
Benedict was handed to Cardinal Gaspar-
ri, papal secretary of state, Monday. 1t
says the note will be examined in
benevolent and serious spirit.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
MONTPELIER
Richard H.. Ballard Gets Commission as
Second Lieutenant in Regular Army.

Richard II. Ballard, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. S. Ballard of Montpelier, who
has been spending the past month at
Enosburg Falls, received yesterday his
commission as second lieutenant in the
regular army, dated Aug. s. Mr.. Bal
lard was an honor graduate from the
University of Vermont and volunteered
last April through the war department
direct. Lieut.. Ballard was born in Barre
in 1891 and lived there several years, al
though most of his life was passed in
Montpelier. Mr.. and Mrs Ballard re-
turned last evening from Enosburg Falls,
where they spent several days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-08-21
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-Shepherd pups your chqice for
SO these pups have good pedigree Back of
them they make good dogs, also watch
dogs G. B. Robinson, Barre, No. East Mont
pelier road l34t6s