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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
FLAG RAISING ON GARDENS.
Patriotic Singing and Speaking Arc
Features of School Events-Demon-
STATIONS of Planting of Seed.

The three flag raisings Friday aft
ernoon on the municipal garden plots
attracted many adults, while the chill
dren from the grades of the different
schools marched to the plots nearest
their respective schools and partici-
pated in the exercises. At each of the
plots at the same hour the children
sang America, raised large American
flag, gave the flag salute, sang the Star
Spanglcd Banner and listened to n
brief talk. A demonstration of plant
ing was then given by an expert.
At the Putncy road plot the flag was
raised by Archie Adams. Rev. j. Fred
rils Virgin, rector of st. Michael s
Episcopal church, said that the present
time is a fine opportunity for the boys
and girls to get together and respond
to their country's call by not only help
ing to feed themselves but to aid in
feeding their allies. 1t is a chance for
each one to show what he or she is
made of. 1t means hard work and
there can be no cutters engaged in it.
When the sun is hot and the witch grass
is hard to get out they can turn to Old
Glory and say: 81 am doing my bit
for my country
r. II. Messenger then gave demon
stration of the proper way to plant the
different seeds and was watched close
ly by the children.
Rev. Delmar f. Trout, pastor of the
Universalist church, was the speaker
at the South Main street plot and the
planting demonstration was by c. War
nor Hopkins. Ernest Wells raised the
flag and Ralph Shaw gave the flag
salute which was later given by all
the children.
Mr.. Trout said that in planting q
garden plot each child is helping the
country by relieving the demand foi
garden truck. Now that the task has
been undertaken he urged all to stick tC
it, for the gutter is despised every
where. Insofar as the boys and girls
are loyal to their garden plots they arc
loyal to the flag and to their country.
At Centervillc the flag was raised by
Raymond Hadlock, Lynn Thaycr anC
Clarence Taylor. Rev. a. V. Wood
worth, pastor of the West BrattleborC
Congregational church, was the speak
er. He said that he felt that he oughl
to appear in ovcralls and collarless will
Il hoe, for ovcralls are as much q badge
of honor as the uniform of the
soldier and the hoe is as important al
the rifle. The boys and girls who are
cultivating garden plots have enlisted
in the war, for the raising of food il
just as important as fighting battles
They are working for their country ant
their allies. Thoroughness, diligence
and perseverance are essential. Thu
lplanting demonstration was by Died
rich Stoltc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
GRAFTON,

Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Chase of VOL
laston, Mass, are at the Tavern.
Miss s. +. Daniels, who spent the
winter in New York, is at the Tavern.
Miss l.. j. C. Daniels came from
Boston Monday and is at Auld-ken
dep.nm,, o,....>. ~ .--., 80.
There will be an entertainment in
the chapel next Tuesday evening. Mrs.
Jarley's Waxworks will be presented.
Union service was held last Sunday
in the Congregational church. Mr..
Boyd of Burlington addressed the
people.
An interesting lecture illustrated
with stereopticon pictures was given
by w. w. Evans Sunday evening in
the Christian Endeavor service. "Lifc
in India" was the subject.
Those from Grafton attending Wind
ham county Sunday school convention
Friday were Mrs. w. w. Evans, Mrs
n. A. Davis, Mrs. Rowland, Mrs. w
L. l.. Walker, Miss Amy Davis, Rev
G. +. Congdon, F. o. Merrifeld.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF eeTsEY JENlso

STATE OF VERMONT.
~ District of Westminster, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
TO all persons interested in the estate
of Betsey Jenison, late of Townshend, in
said district, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
9th day of June, next for examining and
allowing the account of the admnistra-
tor with viii annexed Of the estate Of
said deceased, 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 per-
sons interested in said estate by pub
fishing this order three weeks success
sively previous to the day assigned, In
The Vermont Phoenix, "A newspaper
published at Brattleboro, in said dis
trict.
Therefore YOU are hereby notified to
appear at the hotel in Townshend in
said district. on the day assigned then
and there to contest the allowance of
said account, ii YOU see cause, and to es-
tablish your right as heirs, legatees and
lawful claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 18th day Of
May, 1917.
2O-22 WARNER y, GRAHAM, Judge,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
LANDGRovE.

o. j. Coolidge was in Manchester on
business Thursday.
Guy Parker Of Manchester visited
at II. w. Abbott s Sunday.
BERTHE Chadwick and Joel Friedrich
of Springfield were in town Sunday.
Miss Lucy Waite attended the teach
ers meeting in Londonderry Friday.
George Chadwick and family of Per
kinsville were at W. II. Chadwick IS a
few days last week.
&. c. Thomson and }. c. Barton as
sisted David Melendy in laying new
water pipe at Hillcrest last week.
Mrs. Axcl Nelson badly lacerated the
end of ono finger by getting it caught
in the cogs of washing machine.
Lewis Harvey of Proctorsvillc visit
and other relatives in town last week.
Dclmar Davis is stating one side of
his house and making other repairs. AL
Davis of Londonderry is doing the
work.
Joshua Conant of Athens visited his
daughter, Mrs. Mason Aldrich, last
week. Mrs. Aldrich returned home with
him Saturday for few days stay.
Clifford Shaw of Manchester, agent
of the Bennington County Farmers
league, was in town Friday and Satur
day. He gave very interesting talk
on agriculture at Farmers and Me
chanics hall Friday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
CAMBRIDGEPoRT.

George w. Martin of Springfield was
i'll town Sunday.
+. ID. Weaver of Saxtons River and
family were with relatives here Sun.
day.
Bert Parker and family were at Mr..
Parkcr's sister s in Athens the first of
the week.
Frank Cratic moved his family last
week to North Walpole, whore he has
employment.
DR.. 4. Hill of Cleveland, Ohio, a
former resident, was here recently call
ing on old friends.
Mrs. Hattie NJ. Durham and son have
moved from the farm in Westminster
to their home here.
Miss Oma Harwood of Brookline
spent Saturday and Sunday with hei
sister, Mrs. c. n. Moar.
Rev. II. p. Sweet, who was appointed
by the conference to preach in Athens
will supply the pulpit here also. Serv
ices will be held at the usual hour
l.45 p. IN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
MINISTERIAL UNION MEETS.
The Church in the National Crisis, Sub
ject Discussed.

The last meeting of the Bratleboro
Ministerial union for the season was
held in Centre church house Monday
morning. There were present Rev. A,
V. Woodwork, Rev. d. +. Trout, Rev.
j, +. Virgin, Rev. A. o. Peterson, Rev,
r. II. Clapp, and Rev. +. Q. s.
Osgood.
The main theme presented was The
Church in the National Crisis. Mr..
Clapp opened the discussion, followed
by each member present in turn, the ii,
nal conclusion being that while there
has been wavering and uncertainty
here and there, on the part of both
ministers and congregations, the Chris
tian people, ON the whole, in this coun-
try stand firmly for right against
wrong for a broad and pure democracy
as opposed to nrrow imperialism, for
armed force if necessary to establish
a just and righteous peace on earth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
ESTATE OF SIDNEY MORRIS.
CTATE OF VERMONT,

MAI u Of NfSltAltJNl !,
District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate
of Sidney Morris, late of Brattleboro in
said district. deceased, Greeting:
Whereas. said court has assigned the
Goth day of May, next, for examining
and allowing the account of the admin
istrator of the estate of said deceased,
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 successfully previous to the
day assigned, in The Vermont Phoenix,
Il newspaper published at Brattleboro, in
said district.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear at the PrOha Office in Brat
tleboro, in said district, on the day as
signed, then and there to contest the all
lowance of said account if YOU see cause,
and to establish your right as heirs
legatees and lawful claimants to said
residue.
Given under my hand, this 10th day of
May, 1917.
1921 a. F. SCHWEN<, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
BONDVILLE.

Rev. Mr.. Haywood has gone to Mid.
dlebuIy. He will not return until about
June 10.
Mr.. Ellenburg was at his home here
over Sunday from his work in Man
chester, VT.
There was n large crowd at the
Charles Howard auction last week, de
spite the bad weather.
, Louie Roberts will move his family
this week to the place formerly known
as the Charles Howard farm.
Potatoes are scarce article and
bring a high price, small seed potatoes
having been sold for $3.50 per bushel
Mr.. and Mrs. Sargent of Jamaica
have moved to the farm which will be
remembered as the James Kendall
place in this town, recently bought by
the American Realty Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
ATHENS.

Oscar Dean was at home over Sun
day from Bellows Falls.
+. Il. ODER is driving fine appearing
new horse which he recently bought.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leamon White of Sax
tons River were callers in town Sun
day.
w. G. Adams of Saxtons River has
been spending several days with his
daughter, Mrs. Walter Rand.
w. Z. Pierce of the Basin farm in
Bellows Falls and q man from Massa-
chusetts were in town one day last
week looking at timber lots.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cakes of Gage.
vile are settled in their camp on tho
timber lot which DR.. +. l.. Osgood of
Saxtons River recently bought of Mr.
and Mrs. i. +. ODER. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Cakes has charge of cutting
the pulp wood and has made prepare
tions for the accommodation of men
and teams.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
ESTATE OF sELEM JeNlsoN.
OF VERMONT,

STATE OF VERMONT,
District of Westminster, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Selem Jenison, late of Townshend, in
said district deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
9Th day of June, next. for examining and
allowing the account of the administra-
tor with will annexed of the estate of
said deceased, and for 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 pub
fishing this order three weeks success
sively previous to the day assigned, in
The Vermont Phoenix, a newspaper pub
lished at Brattleboro. i'm said district
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the hotel In Townshend in
said district, on the daY assigned then
and there to contest the allowance of
said account If YOU see cause, and to es-
tablish your right as heirs, lesatees and
lawful claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 18th day
of May, 1917.
2o-22 WARNER A. GRAHAM. Judge
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
Tit for Tat.

Near Shanghai, an English sailor on
his way to the foreigners burial
ground to lay wreath on the grave of
u comrade met native with pot of
rice. "
"Hcllo, joint" he hailed. "Where
are you going with that 'ere!"
~ takce put on glave-glave of my
1ien'," said the Chinaman.
clio, ho!' laughed the sailor. "And
when do you expect your friend to
come up and eat it?"
can time samee your flien' come up
and smellcc your flowers" said John.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
ESTATE OF FRED &. HoLBRook.
CTATE, OF VERMONT

District of Marlboro, SIS.
To all persons interested in the estate
of Fred f. Holbrook, late of Whiting
ham, in said district, deceased
Greeting:
Whereas. said court has assigned the
Goth day of May, next for examining and
allowing the account of the administra-
tor of the estate of said deceased, and
for decree OF the residue of said es-
tate 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 successfully previous to the day
assigned, in The Vermont Phoenix, Il
newspaper published at Brattleboro. in
said district.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear at the probate Office in Brattle-
boro in said district. on the day as
igned, then and there to contest the al
lowance of said account if you see
cause and to establish your right as
heirs, legatees and lawful claimants TO
said residue.
Given under my hand, this 10th day of
May, 1917.
1921 A. f. SCHWENK, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
Mrs. George Clarke is i'll.

Mrs. George Clarke is i'll.
Mrs. George Gardner has been i'll.
Edna Wright is home from Bellows
Falls.
Edna Lackcy was in Brottlcboro
Saturday.
Mrs A. l.. Taynton spent Monday in
Brattleboro.
Elton Williams has gone to Shell
burnc Falls.
The Realty Co. had 10 horses come
the first of the week.
Snow or hail fell every day this
month, up to this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. b. Williams visited
ct Lewis Savage IS last week.
T.. l.. Williams has rented the
Charles Holton land to Ernest Cobb.
Merritt Shaw and son, Fred Shaw,
Of Greenfield were in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Chloe Eddy went to Brattleboro
Friday on her way home to Shushan,
N. Y.
Ben Kingsbury, who has been i'll is
improved so that he has been to the
village.
Lucia Noble of New York city is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mary
Shcrwin.
Ruth White returned Thursday after
visiting two or three months in New
Hampshire.
Samuel Cheney of Mt. Vernon, n
Y, came this week to do his spring
work here.
~ A.. B. Stark and Fred King went on
a business trip to Bellows Falls and
Chester last week.
Mrs. Irving Gray and family went
Thursday morning of last week to theii
home in Colchester.
The missionary auxiliary will meet
with Mrs. Ella Robinson Wednesday
May %. The usual tea will be served
Judge L. l.. Waterman of Brattle
boro came Friday night for a few days
visit with his sister, Mrs. Olive Shum
way.
Miss lola Gleason went as a dele
gate from the Baptist Sunday schoo
to the Sunday school convention in
Saxtons River Friday.
Mrs. Henry Mclean has sold hel
house in Nerthfield, Mass, and re
turned to Jamaica. Miss Fannie Bal
lard returned from Mortified Friday
night. She had been helping Mrs. Nc
Lean.
Mothers Sunday was appropriately
observed by Rev. Huntlcy Sprague il
the Baptist church Sunday morning
He took for his text, Like as a Mother
Comfortcth Her Child, SO Will / Com
fort You. Rev. Mr.. Sprague will
preach here next Sunday.
A fire alarm was rung when chin
ney at George Gardner's burned out
last week and the fire engine and 6
crowd of men were soon at work. A
holt was cut in the roof and the build
-ing was sSvcd,, HfthoGgh the ekffhiiey
was SO enclosed that It was thought
for time the house would burn il
spite of their efforts.
Two Jamaica boys have already en-
listed. Eric Sargent went Wednesda.
to Fort Ethan Allen to john Compan.
I. He passed the highest physical OK
animation of any of the company wit
the exception of lieutenant. Eval
Sargent went the same day to Alban.
and from there to Fort Ethan Allen
lie has enlisted in the cavalry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
Heals Skin Eruptions

Painful eczema is more active in
spring when the blood is over-heated,
the burning, itching torture is unbcar-
able, relieve it at once and heal the
cruptions with DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment. This antiseptic remedy is
promptly effective in all skin troubles.
Pimples, blackheads, acne, tettcr, ring
worm, scaly, blotehy skin, all respond
TO DR.. Ilobson S Eczema Ointment.
Get it today at your druggists, SOC.
guarantccd.-Ad
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
VERMONT FARM LABOR.
Suggestions Whereby it May be Made
More Effective.

In all parts of Vermont there APP.
pears to be serious shortage of farm
help. The supply available to offset this
shortage seems to be very limited. TIC
remedy this situation as much as pos
sible the present labor supply on farms
must be used to the very best advan
tage.
Most men on farms must keep busy
all the while. The point is not in just
keeping busy but in directing efforts
SO that the most is accomplished. Tho
agricultural college of the University
of Vermont through its extension scrv
ice suggests the following ways where
by farm labor can be more effective.
Work should be planned far ahead SC
that a $40 per month hired man need
not be idle after finishing one piece OF
work. Again it should not be necessary
to stop and do on fair days what might
be done on rainy days, as repairing ma
chinery and harness, cleaning and treat
ing seed for sowing, or sharpening tools
Farmers should change mere than al
present. In every community there ar;
m1ny one.man farms whece the farm
operations can be done IN less thai
half the time if the operators On ivy;
of these farms work together. L"bor i
not being used most efficiently ii on'
| farmer endeavors to do his hayinl
alone, while his neighbor over the fence
does the same thing.
Instead of two men pioWing will
| two horses there should be more case
of one man with three horses. Thi
might not be practical ia Il small ans
stony field. One man with three horse,
can accomplish nearly twice as mucl
in week of spring work as one MAJ
with two horses. 1t is noticeable ii
many parts of the state that mole three
horse teams than usual are being driver
this spring.
Economical use of labor has become
highly developed in manufacturing en-
terprises. These companies employ mdi
who spend their time in 9eyising mean
| to eliminate unnecessary motions o.
| the workers. Farmers cannot Gffort
these specialists and so must do thi
planning for themselves. The work dom
in not measured by the time expended
but by the amount accomplished. Begin
now to make each hour work coun
! for the most
! Gorn,ouv il huVinU MoYican rood
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
~ Estate of MARY S. CUSHMAN.

The undersigned. having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the district of Marlboro Commissioners
to receive, examine, and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Mary $. Cushman
late of Brattleboro. in said district, de-
ceased, and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we win
meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the
County Clerks office in the town n
Brattleboro, in said district. ON the 26th
day of May ana 27th day OF August next
from 10 o'clock a. m. until two O'Clock
p. M, on each of said days, and that
six months from the I'd day of March
\. D., 1917. is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present theil
claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Brattleboro, this 9Th day OF
March, a. y. 1917.
+, ID. L.. STOWE
O. +. BENSON.
1921 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
FIRE WARDENS APPOINTED.
Forestry Department Names Several
for This County.

The state department of forestry has
appointed w. p. Stiles of Jamaica look.
out man for Stratton mountain and w
r. Snyder of Townshend patrolman for
the West River railroad. Among the ad,
ditional fire wardens appointed are the
following in Windham county: For the
town of Londonderry, Frank II. Pierce
of South Londonderry; for Windham
Harry S. Hall of South Windham; foi
Rockingham, j. B. Wooley of Bellows
Falls; for Marlboro, &. i. Adams of
Marlboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
AUCTION FER
A. W. J. Wilkins, BrattIeboro, Vt
Wide Experience. Terms Reasonable
Telephone Connection
Warned.

Henry, said Mrs. Naggles, i'm
pressively, GIVE decidtd to take up
Lecturing.' I
Nonsense" said her husband.
81 mean it Henry. l have talents
that require wider scope than that
afforded by the domestic circle. My
mind is quite made up"
"Well, my dear ii you will, you
will he said resignedly.
"But II tell You one thing. You II
never get the public to sit up till ono
or two O'Clock in the morning TO lis
ten to You the way | do
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
PERU.

Myron A. Emerson of Iandgrove and
Mrs. Lucy NJ Waite of Manchester De
pot were married in the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. Jennie Anderson, at
o'clock Tuesday evening, May S, by
Rev. II. l., Kclton The couple received
many useful gifts. After short we'd
ding trip through Aliddletown Springs
and Poultney they will begin housekeep-
end of Peru.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

A. S. C. Sergeant (alleged witt -
Anybody ere know anything about
droring?
Voice with visions of "cushy''
job)-I do. / was an artist before
! joined up.
Sergeant - Well, go and 'elp 'en
draw some water to wash the lorries
Opinion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

Florence Allen of Jamaica is at
work at o. d. Parker's.
Mrs. Aida Phillips returned from
her visit to Greenfield Friday.
Mrs. A. b. Enwright is attending
the Red Cross meeting in Burlington
this week. -
John Moore of Bellows Falls has
moved onto the c. l.. Allen place,
which he recently bought.
There was a large auction at C. L.
Allen s on Monday, when he sold his
stock, farming tools and, household
goods.
Mothers day was observed at both
churches last Sunday. The Grand
Army, the Woman s Relief Corps and
the Sons of Veterans attended in q
body at the Methodist church and the
Boy Scouts at the Baptist church.
The Glad Girls society held a social
in the Methodist parsonage hall
Thursday, which proved a decided
success. The price of admission was
three vegetables and they had enough
to fill barrel which was sent to the
Hull Street Children's Mission hos
pital in Boston.
The body of William Kirkwood, who
died in the Melrose hospital at Brat
tleboro, was brought here for the flu
neral and burial last Monday. He
| leaves eight children. He has been a
resident here many years but lately
his family has been scattered and the
home broken up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
BUSINESS CARDS.
w. r. MOVES. M. n.

Specialist Eye. Ear, Nose and Throat OF.
flee hours, 9-12 a. m. is p. M, Wednesday
and Saturday evenings 1880. Sunday and
other. evenings by appointment. American
Building. BrattleborO. Appointments for
glasses fitting made by mail or telephone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

Clothes do not make the man, but
his tailor frequently gives him an ex-
pensive appearance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
How a Bank Takes Care
of Deposits

the a
the kind granting borrower
erything which
books is entered
deposit by
teller
tered
ing placed opposite each
the customers
From the Telers department the then
keeper FOR the ledger
kept on ledger sheets and bound in called loose Leaf binders sheet
Tor each customer
oughs Bookkeeping machine The operator of this machine selects
the ledger
nookeepm machine He then the amount standing
Bookkeeping machine automatically the
checks
n
The VERMONT NATIONAL BANK
Banking Series No 81.