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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13
COPYING REGISTRATION CARDS
Auditors Office Force Busy Prepar-
ing for Draft Drawing

On Thursday afternoon the office
force of Auditor Kimm began the
copying of essential data from the
registration cards filled out by Whit
man county young men, which will
be used in the final drawing incident
to the carrying out of the conscrip-
ton act Five copies are made from
each card and each copy includes the
serial number of the person reg
istered, the name of the person and
his home address Seven words are
copied from each card, of which there
are 1920, making total of 23,24O
words.
Each one of these copies must be
signed by one member of the local
exemption board, with the words, "a
true copy" written above the sigma
ture. The work of copying was COM
pleted yesterday noon and yesterday
afternoon a complete set was mailed
to Maurice Thompson, state adjutant
general, and one also to the war de-
partment at Washington. D. C. This
work Is being done by order of Pro-
vost Marshal General Crowder, and
the rapidity with which the prelim-
mary work is required to be done is
evidence that the drawing will take
place within a short time When and
where this will be done is not known
by members of the local exemption
board which consists of Auditor
kimm, Sheriff Mcclure, and Health
Officer Bryant.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13
SURVEY SOILS

A. F. Heck, instructor in soils, and
Z. d. Alvord, instructor in farm
crops at Washington State College.
are working in cooperation and
under the supervision of the United
states Bureau of Soils in making a
reconnaissance survey of the soils
OF Spokane county. This work is
similar to that already done in Ste
Yens county and practically all OF
western Washington, and when com
pleted the United States government
VIII publish maps and charts show
ing the kinds of soils. the compost
ton and the topography of the
county OF Spokane.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13

Furnished room for rent. AL
South Grand street jun22-jul16
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13

See Duthie for all kinds of
lumber. arr24tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

The Christian Science society
holds services every Sunday morning
at 1900 o'clock in Masonic hall.
Subject of lesson-sermon next Sun
day, Cod" Testimonial meetings
are held the first and third Wednes-
day evenings of each month. A free
reading room is open to the public
at 226 Stockwell building every
afternoon from 200 to 400 o'clock
All authorized Christian Science lit
erature may be read or borrowed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13

WILL SELL OR RENT, furnished
or unfinished. three houses. One
fonr-room modern; one eight-room;
one strictly up-to-date beautiful six
room bungalow, with hot water sys-
TEN. fire place, oak floors, built-in
buffet, chiffoniers, ironing board,
etc; fun basement, plumbed for
laundry; near business center. NOT
FAR FROM COLLEGE; unencum-
oered' terms. Phone 3261. P. o.
BOX f'S. jly l3tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13
NYsTRoM IN EXTENSION WORK

Prof. A. B. Nystrom, head of the
department OF dairying at the State
College, is working for the extension
department Of the State College of
Washington during the summer
months He is now acting as county
agent in Lewis county and will re-
turn to Pullman TO resume his duties
at the college with the opening of
school in September.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Elizabeth j. Thompson
Deceased.

Estate of Elizabeth j. Thompson,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given to the cred
itors of Elizabeth ]. Thompson, de-
ceased, and to all persons holding
claims against her estate, to present
the same, accompanied with the
proper vouchers, to the undersigned
administrator at Watts Pharmacy in
Pullman, Washington, within one
year from the date of the first pub
LEGATION of this notice or be forever
barred.
Date of first publication June 90,
1917.
ARTHUR THOMPSON,
Administrator of Estate of Eliza
beth j. Thompson, Deceased.
Neill e Sanger, Attorneys for Estate.
June22July20
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13

1t is a settled fact that fire pre-
yention is one of the most important
and rapidly becoming one of the most
popular features of civic life. and yet
you know, either theoretically or
practically. very little about it. Isn't
it about time for you to wake up and
get busy?
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13

Insure with Mcclaskey. jan2s
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13

The summer months are here. This
IS the time to look out for dry grass
and brush fires. A word of caution
to your boys and girls may have a
very excellent effect in reducing the
fire loss among these inflammable
materials.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13

FOR SALE-My 1916 seven-pass-
enger Studebaker touring car, in per-
feet condition; run less than 1000
miles; fully equipped; electric lights,
electric starter; full set of tools.
You'll have to hurry II you want this
bargain. F. L. Ball. jn15tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13

FOR SALE have several
houses on College hill, all modern,
for sale on easy terms. ]. P. Duthle.
april 3june29
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13

The man who neglects to clean the
chimney in his house at least once a
year endangers two houses, the one
in which he lives and that of his
neighbor.
Do you ever forget to turn off the
current from your electrical house
hold conveniences when through with
them? Cultivate the habit of re-
Numbering these things.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-13

FOR SALE-Ten acres of land;
close in: easy terms. Phone 1871.
my4tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
ENTERTAINs is PosTMAsTERs.
Vermont and New Hampshire Men
Inspect Federal Building and Are
Guests of M. j. Moran.

Postmaster NJ. J. Moran was honored
Wednesday afternoon by a visitation
from Is fellow postmasters from various
towns and cities in Vermont and New
Hampshire. all of whom are personal
friends of Mr.. Moran. They came to in
spect the new federal building and to
surprise their friend by leaving on his
desk u handsome desk set that harmon.
lies exceptionally well with the equip
ment of the postmastcr's Office.
While Mr.. Moran was showing his
guests over the building Assistant Post.
master c. w. Wilcox, who had been i'm
pressed into service, invaded the post
masters office with the desk set and il
was ready for use when Postmaster
Moran steered his guests back to his Of
flee. He was rather nonplussed at the
addition to his Office equipment, but
found Words to express his astonishment
and pleasure at the gift.
The party went to the Vermont Wheel
club and at o'clock enjoyed supper at
the Brooks House. The evening was
spent in a discussion of the problems that
confront postmasters, and information of
value to all was given by the different
men. Letters of regret from several
Others who had planned to be in the par
ty were read. The visitors returned to
their homes on the late northbound
train.
Those in the party were: T. j.. Smith
OF Brandon, D. H. Cray of Bellows Falls
I. w. Locke of Springfield, John Don.
nelley of Vergenncs, f. T. Ford of Han.
over n. H., NJ. j. Walsh of White Rive,
junction, j. j. Rock of Ludlow, f. j
Maley OF Newport, n. H., B. f. Bailey OF
Montpelier, Frank II. Clark of Windsor
r; Z. Dodge of Randolph, w. p. Nolin OF
Ciaremont, n. H., A. 4. Calhoun of Mid.
dlebury, p. Il, Harry of Saxtons River
and ID. V. Cahalane of Charlestown
n. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
ROOMS FOR BOARD OF TRADE.
Directors and Selectmen Agree on
Terms for Part of Old Postoffice -
Secretary Coming May IA.

sThe directors of the Brattleboro
board of trade yesterday agreed with
the scl6ctmen on terms for the lease
of portion of the old postoflcc
quarters in the town building for board
of trade headquarters. The room will
be thoroughly renovated and will be
occupied by the board of trade upon the
completion of the repairs, which will
include steel ceiling, hardwood floors,
new partitions, windows, etc. At the
rear of the room leased by the board of
trade the selectmen plan to equip an
Office for the use of the listers and such
other town officers as may have 0cca-
sion to use it. This and the board of
trade room will be connected by folding
doors which may be thrown open when
OCCASION necessitates larger seating
capacity.
1T is expected that County Agent A.
w. Sweeton will have his headquarters
in the board of trade room. The new
secretary of the board, Herbert Il.
Stiegler of Lawrence, Mass, will come
to Rrattlcboro May II to enter upon
his duties.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

Gurton Walker of North Adams was
visitor at Frank II. Hadlock's from
Friday to Tuesday.
Mrs. L. II. Stellman is recovering
from a several weeks illness and is
now able to be dressed and about the
house again.
William Kirkwood of BrattleborC
was taken to the Melrosc hospital yes
terday. He has been ill several
months.
Miss Ella Keefe of Bellows Falls
who underwent an operation in the
Melrose hospital two weeks ago, is
making II satisfactory recovery.
Roscoe Fisher, who has been serious
ly i'll in his home the past few weeks
remains about the same. Miss Hattie
Dunklec is caring for him days and
w. j. Hawkins is the night nurse.
q. Whitney Prouty finished work last
night for the Twin State Gas e. Flee
trio company, where he had been EN-
plOyed as motorman. Mr.. and Mrs
Prouty will move Saturday to Guilford
where he will engage in farming.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
REV. E. w. SHARP FIELD SECRET
Intensive Campaign by Vermont Meth
odists to Raise Sl5O,OO0 Endowment
for Veteran Preachers.

The executive committee of the Com
mission on Conference Claimants En-
dowment Fund of the Vermont Mctho
list conference, consisting of Judge
frank Plumley of Northfeld Rev. vii
lam Shaw, superintendent of the St
Johnsbury district, Rev. Walter X. Dav-
export of Springfield and Rev. +. w
Sharp of Brattleboro, met in the parlors
of the Junction House at White River
Junction Thursday, May 3, and organ
lied for an intensive campaign through
out the state to raise an endowment of
$l50,000 for the retired preachers fund
100000 of which already has been Sc
cured and safely invested.
Rev. f.. w. Sharp was made field see
rotary with power to employ a stenog-
raphcr and any other assistance that
may be needed.
Three men from the head office in
Chicago will be employed during the
last four months of the year, and some
of the bishops also will be in the field
during the year.
Rev. Mr.. Sharp will do this work in
addition to his regular district work
and will have his Office in Brattle-
borO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
AWARDS FOR, ESSAYS.
First Goes to Ruth E. Gay of West
Brattleboro Karlena Dunklee and
Ruth Darling Second.

Announcement was made yesterday
by the civics committee of the Brattlc-
boro Woman s club of the award of
prizes offered by the committee to the
children of the graded schools for com
petitive essays on The Care of Babies,
written in connection with the Obscrv-
ance of Baby week after hearing the
subject discussed by the school nurse.
The committee found all of the cS-
says so good that they asked Miss
Shields, superintendent of the Brattlc
boro Memorial hospital, to act as
Judge, and the awards were made AZ
follows: First prize of 81, Ruth +.
Gay of Grade :, West Brattlcboro;
second prizes of 80 cents, Karlcna
Dunklec of grade s, Main street, and
Ruth Darling, grade Z, Canal street.
Essays receiving honorable mention
were by these pupils: Main street
Dorothy Rice, grade 6; Leora Barker,
grade S; Maude Clapp, grade Z; Nata-
lie Benson, grade &; Gertrude Sinonds.
grade 6; Linnea Kali, grade z; Clara
Mandigo, grade s.; Muriel Kennedy,
grade s; Helen Longuei, grade s.
Mary Coombs, grade s; Fern Wilder,
grade s. Canal street-Dorothy Miller,
grade = Helen Chamberlain, grade :;
Marjorie Pier, grade g.
All the essays showed that the pupils
thoroughly understood what was told
them by the school nurse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
BAND CONCERTS TO BE GIVEN.
Individual Provides $500 for Series
Generosity of Giver Means that
Band Will Not GO to Pieces.

Brattleboro will not he without free
band concerts this summer for all that
the village failed to appropriate money
for that purpose at its annual meeting
last Tuesday.
Through the generosity of an individ
ual who feels that the concerts are toe
valuable to the community to be given
up under any circumstances the sun
Of $500 has been provided for u series
this summer.
Twelve concerts will be given, the
same number as contemplated in the ar,
ticle which was voted down Tuesday
night, and as in previous years most
of them will be given on the Common
News that Brattleboro is not to be
without band music the coming summer
will be hailed with joy by II large num-
Der of people to whom the concerts
have furnished real pleasure in years
past and who have felt that the action
of the village took away one form of
wholesome recreation that everyone
could enjoy regardless of circum-
stances.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
MRS. MATTHIAS SULLIVAN.
Death Occurred Tuesday in Her Home
on williams Street.

Mrs. Mary (Brosnahan) Sullivan, GS,
widow of Matthias Sullivan, died
Tuesday morning in her home ON Will
liams street, after an illness of %
weeks.
Mrs. Sullivan was born in Ireland
and had been resident of Brattle-
boro a. years. Her husband died 10
years ago. She was a member of St.
Michael's Roman Catholic church.
She leaves five daughters and two
Springfield, Mass, Mary, wife Of
Elizabeth Sullivan of Montague City.
Mass, Miss Margaret Sullivan of
Brattleboro and Miss Katherine Sulli-
van of Middletown, Conn, Timothy Of
Brattleboro and James of Rosindalc,
Mass. She leaves also one grandson
and three sisters and one brother. The
sisters are Mrs. Catherine Brosnahan,
widow of Patrick, and Miss Margaret
Brosnahan of Brattleboro and Miss
Johanna Brosnahan of Springfield,
Mass. The surviving brother is John
Brosnahan of Ireland.
The funeral was held yesterday at $50
in st. Michael's Roman Catholic church.
Rev. Father McMah0n Ofiiclated. Inc
bearers were her four nephews, limo
thy and Patrick Brosnahan of Manga
tuck, Conn, and Patrick and Daniel
Brosnahan of Springfield, Mass. The
burial took place in the Roman Catho-
lie cemetery. Among those from out
of town who attended the funeral were
Miss johanna Brosnahan, Daniel Bros
nahan and Patrick Brosnahan of
Springfield, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ.
Twyon of Springfield, Timothy and
Patrick Brosnahan of Naugatuck.
Conn, Miss Katherine Sullivan of Mid
dletown, Conn, James Sullivan of
Roslindale, Mass, Miss Elizabeth Sui
Ivan of Montague City Mass, Mrs.
w. r. Andrus, Miss Anna Ryan, Miss
Katherine Ryan of Greenfield Mass,
Miss Anna Brosnahan, Miss Mary Bros
nahan Of Holyokc, Mass, Mrs. Helen
Brown of Bellows Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
RINALDo N. HESCoCK.
Civil War Veteran Was Wounded and
Taken Prisoner Formerly for 80
Years Employed at Esteys'.

Rinaldo Nathan Hescock, 81, vet
cram of the Cd Vermont regiment who
was wounded in battle and prisoner
in, Libby prison a few weeks, died Tues
day night. He had suffered from men
tai trouble several years.
Mr.. Hescock was born in Townshend
July 13, 1885. son of Nathan and Sa
mantha (Roodc) IIescock. His boyhood
was spent in his native town and soon
after moving to Brattleboro he enlist
ed in Company G, I'd Vermont Nolun-
teers. The regiment participated in
ing spring in the retreat at Savage
Station Mr.. Hescock, with several
others of his command, was taken pris-
oner
After three weeks in Libby prison
he was confined two weeks in Belle
Island prison and was then exchanged.
He was wounded in the right
arm in skirmash after the bat
tie of Malvern HiIll and vas one Of the
first t. be sent 70 the hospital estab-
tated for further service, he was trans
ferred to the 18th Veteran Reserve
corps and during his convalesccncc
was in charge of the reading room and
| library at the hospital.
After the war he was employed some
time in the Wells machine shop and
later was employed for 80 years in the
case making department by the Estey
Organ Co.
Mr.. Hescock leaves his wife. who
was Miss Emma Chase of Brattleboro,
and three children, Mrs. Arthur Howe
of Ludlow, Mass, Miss Ruby Hescock
of Brattleboro and Ethan n. Ilescock,
a civil engineer of Brooklyn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
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CHILDREN GIVE PLEASURE.
Act Like Veterans in Presentation of
The Little Princess-Success Scored
by Woman's Club.

Hats off to the children in The Little
Princess! The adults took their parts
well in the Auditorium Friday evening
in the dramatic rendering of Mrs. Fran.
ces Hodgson Burnett's book under the
auspices of the Brattleboro Woman's
club, but it is to the children that spe-
cial praise is due. 1t was an unusual in
stance of entire lack of self consciousness
on their part. 1t mattered not to them
that large audience was watching and
listening. They acted naturally, Just as
II 1t was an everyday affair, which is
the real test of dramatic ability. The
performance reflected much credit upon
those responsible for the presentation,
notably Miss Mary Fletcher Cox OF
Springfield, Mass, formerly of Brattle-
boro, under whose direction it was pre-
pared. second performance was
given Saturday afternoon before an.
other good sized audience.
The leading part in the play was taken
by Miss Julia Smonds, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur p. Simonds. She was
Sara Crewe, the little princess. In this
character the play conferred, and Miss
Siinonds not only had the flies perfffesctiy
memorized, but she executed the part in
a manner distinctly creditable to her.
The play was given for the benefit
of the Woman s club treasury, the ar
rangements being carried out by the
ways and means committee, consisting
of Mrs. f. H. Sanford, Mrs. A. W
Rockwell, Mrs. Martin Austin, Mrs
j. +. Mann and Mrs. L. +. Adams
Candy and nuts were sold by young
women between the three acts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
TRACK MEET POSTPONED.
Will Be Held Next Tuesday Afternoon
-Interscholastic Meet in Burling
ton Is Called Off.

The storm Tuesday forced the post
pOnement of the track meet between the
sophomore class of the high school and
the other three classes. 1t will be held
next Tuesday afternoon at $50 o'clock
ON the fair grounds.
Principal +. b. Smith received notitica-
ton that noon that the interscholastic
meet under the auspices of the Umiver-
sity of Vermont at Burlington May ~
is called oil, 81 local meet next Tuesday
will he good training for the meet under
the auspices of the high school May 20.
II is now intended to invite track
teams from all the surrounding high
schools to compete here May 26 and have
the meet, as far rs possible, take the
place OF the interscholNstic at Bmlmg
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
BENNINGTON BOY ENLIsTs.
Edmund Howe, Son of Editor Frank E
Howe, to Join Co. I.

Edmund Howe, elder son of Editor
Frank f. Howe of the Bennington Ban
ner, came to BrattlebOro Wednesday
and was met at the railroad sta
ton by Capt Gibson, who accompanied
the young man to Fort Ethan Allen,
where he will take his examinations,
The new recruit is about 20 years old
and is member of the sophomore
class of Dartmouth college with high
standing. He was regarded as one of
the most promising distance runners at
Dartmouth in his freshman year, when
he was a member of the cross country
team, hut owing to an injury has not
taken part in athletics the past year.
Young Howe was insistent on going
into the service, and his father ON Civ
ing his consent, called Capt. Gibson on
the telephone and expressed wish to
have his son join Company ]. The elder
Howe was resident Of this town for
years and has always been in close
touch with affairs here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11

"For the land s sake--,se Bowker' Is
Fertilizers. They enrich the earth and
those who till it,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11

True happiness is reflection Of the
happiness you have given to Others.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-11
Tbs 0ermunt 4beniat
TEN PAGES
BRATTLEBORO,

The May term of the United States
district court will open Tuesday at
Windsor.
La Junta tribune., 1917-10-11
Three Cent Postage for Letters

On and after November I'd the
rate for letter postage will be three
cents for each ounce or fraction
thereof. except drop letters. All drop
letters. that is, letters mailed for
delivery from the office at which
posted, including those for delivery
by city. rural or other carriers OF
such office, are requird to have
postage paid on them at the rate OF
two cents an ounce or fraction there
OF.
Postal cards are required to be
prepaid two cents. and therefore, the
one cent postal cards must have a
one cent stamp affixed to them in
addition to cent stamp impressed
on sudh card. Postcards. private
mailing cards, bearing written mes
sages. must have two cents postage
prepaid on them.
La Junta tribune., 1917-10-11
Denver JAN Empty


Chief Armstrong sat In his lonely
office at police headquarters In the
city hall Wednesday night and med
itated. There was not a single pris-
oner in the city jail. Never before
had the cells and corridors been
without occupants. 1t was, indeed, a
novel situation. and the chief called
in the night desk sergeant to have
company and make q noise. The
place was so quiet that 1t got on
Hams" nerves. Prohibition has
either worked havoc in Denver or
else the police department has been
seriously impaired, solemnly solilo-
quized the chief. As a matter of
fact crime and depreciation have de-
creased to such an extent since the
dry" spell began in Denver nearly
two years ago that the police Off
GERS are now being used to guide
tourists about the city.-Denver
Labor Bulletin.
La Junta tribune., 1917-10-11
More Railway Men To France

France has called again for more
railway men and engineers from
the United States. Accordingly. the
war department has authorized the
formation of five more railway regi-
ments. making fourteen in all. The
first nine regiments are now in ac-
tive service In France. constructing
and operating military roads.
In addition to the five railway
regiments, six regiments and smaller
units OF engineers will be established
by voluntary enlistment.
The engineering organization OF
each army abroad OF the United
States. will include "gas and
flame service, n general construction
service. and engineer supply service.
surveying and printing service and
an army pontoon park"