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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
$4,000 EXPENDED IN BUILDING
BrattlebOrOs Record for Year 1917 Good Considering
Unfavorabe Conditions in Building Trades Confined
Principally to Large Structures

Building operations i'll Brattlcboro
during the year just closed were not
as extensive as in 1916 but this, in
view of conditions in the building line,
is not surprising. As nearly as can be
estimated total expenditures for new
work and repairs on old buildings
amount to 100000 which is 5000 be
low figures Of 1917. This pronounced
decline in activities is attributed to
prevailing high cost Of all kinds Of
material. Only proportionatc sums
spent during the last - months on the
new Barber building and the Manley
Brothers garage are considered Ill the
total estimate given. 1t includes large
amounts paid by Z. Crosby & Co., for
a big extension to their grain elevator
on Vernon street and by c. l. Bradley
for elaborate remodeling of the old
Baker place on the Putncy road, also
the approximate cost of st. Michael s
Episcopal parish house. Only six new
dwelling houses were erected during
the year, as against II last year.
Since the beginning of 1917 work
on the new Barber building, owned by
Attorney General Herbert c. Barber,
has been progressing satisfactorily and
the handsome structure is now practi-
cally completed. Painters are now
busy putting on the finishing touches
Aside from being the largest and
most ornamental business block in Brat
tleboro it is the most substantial in
every respect. 1t is of treproof and
rat proof construction, all of the stores
and Offices are well lighted and vcnti-
lated, and the basement storage rooms
are under-drained and perfectly dry.
This building has 124 feet frontage
on Main street and 80 feet on Fiat
street and stands on a lot containing
S4OO square feet of land. 1t is five
stories high and built of brick with
limestone trimmings, being of a modern
type of architecture.
1t stands on a solid underpinning, in
addition to which are 80 piers which in
the Easements are made of steel en-
cased in cement. These piers rest on
a double foundation, the lower one be
ing six feet long, five feet wide and
80 inches deep, the upper two feet
square. Uprights of re-enforccd steel
extend from these to the top of the
building. They all vest ON earth which
has been tested to hold a sufficient
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
WELLMAN NAMED
TO SUCCEED MANN
Appointed Sheriff Of Windham
County by Governor
Has Had 10 Years Experience as Dep
uty-Petition Bore Names of Most
Ct Lawyers in County.

Frank l.. Wcllman of Gulford. who
makes his headquarters in the sheriff IS
office in BrattlebOro, succeeded Clifford
| f. Mann of Brattleboro as sheriff of
| Windham county yesterday. An appoint.
ment by Gov. Horace +. Graham to the
Office was mailed to Mr.. Wellman Tues
day, together with the acceptance of
Sheriff Mann s resignation.
Sheriff Mann sent his resignation ia
Gov. Graham Dec. 10, stating in sub
stance that the returns from the Office
were not sufficient to yield a fair living
The next day Mr.. Wellman, who has
been q deputy sheriff about Is years
circulated a petition for the appoint
mcnt, which was sent to Gov. Graham
last week.
The petition for Mr.. Wellman con
tanned the names of nearly all the mem
bers of the Windham county bar, be
sides some business men, although NJ
effort was made to secure names of
business men in general.
Two or three other persons were men
toned as possible candidates, and
friends of Deputy Sheriff Earl Davis
of Newfane started a petition in his
behalf, but he made no personal eff
fort to secure the appointment.
Sheriff Wellman, whose appointment
is for the unexpired term which ends il
February, 1919, has had wide expert
ence as an officer and is fearless in serv
ing papers and making arrests under
difficult conditions.
Mr.. Wcllman qualified yesterday aft
ernoon about 2.30 o'clock, and is nov
officially sheriff of Windham county.
He offered bond of $4,000, as re
quired, to the assistant judges of thu
county, Judge L. L. Hastings of Town
shend and Judge Fred b. Pier of Brattle
boro, in the county clerks office, and Thu
bond was accepted and the oath of offic'
) Administered
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
WILMINGTON.

Word was received by Supt. of
Schools Sawyer from State Commission
er of Education M. B. Hillegas asking
that any schools in his district burning
coal delay the opening of schools until
Jan. IA. 1t is the intention of the school
committee to secure wood if possible
in order to save coal even after school
opens.
The annual meeting of the parish of
the Congregational church was held
Tuesday evening. A supper was served
at 6 clock and business meeting held
in the evening. The following officers
were elected: Deacon, o. o. Ware;
trustees, George Boyd, Merton Barber,
D. o. Butterfeld; treasurer and secre-
tary, Mrs. Inez Rice; chairman of
finance committee, Stephen Bond. Ralph
Howe, George Corson and George Hub
bard were appointed ushers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
Making the Potato Popular.

There is a touch of humor in the
method employed by the famous French
prejudices against the potato of the
peasantry on the continent. He cult
waited potatoes in the open fields, in
places very much frequented. He
guarded them carefully during the day
only, and was happy when he had ex-
cited so much curiosity as to induce
people to steal some of them during the
night. Then he persuaded Louis XIV
to wear bunch of potato flowers at
his buttonhole in the midst of the court
on festal day. Nothing more was
wanting to induce great lords to plant
them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
WEST WARDsBoRo.
Marines Appreciated Socks.

The following letter was recently re-
ceived by Mrs. s. M. Estabrook of
Wardsboro Center, who has sent eight
pairs of knitted socks through this
branch of the Red Cross and whose two
grandsons are already in the service:
bingham, Mass, Nov. II, II.
Marine Detachment
Mrs. s. NJ. Estabrook,
Wardsboro, VT.
Dear Mrs. Estabrook:-I am a ma.
rine, stationed at the above address, and
am writing to thank you for the socks.
/ received them through the Red Cross
They contained a slip with your name
and address and so years of age in the
corner. Pardon me if say that l can.
not help but doubt the $50 years.
Several of the men have received sim.
liar slips and the knitters turned out to
be girls of Is and 20 years. But if this
is not a joke, my dear Mrs. Estabrook,
it does you all the more credit But
whether the knitter is Is or 80, it is
such gifts to those of us who have en-.
listed that makes us feel it was "worth
while' after all. 1t removes our
doubts that the people whose country
we enlisted for, have forgotten us
While and my comrades here at Hing
ham, do not expect to go over seas Cat
least for some time) we are doing guard
duty here four hours at time, which
necessitates warm clothing. l wish
therefore, to express my warmest graf
itude for the socks. Hoping to heal
from you, l remain,
Most sincerely yours,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
NEWFANE.

Norman Martin of Springfield, Mass.
has been a recent guest of Ralph De
Witt.
Many people complain of finding
frozen vegetables in their cellars dur
ing this cold snap.
Lewis Higgins, who has been housed
with severe throat trouble for the
past week, is little better.
Miss Bertha llinckley and Mrs. Har
riet Martin have been boarding for the
past week at William Rand s.
Mrs. Blanche Pratt of Boston is
making short visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Goodnow.
Edmund ,Chcrrie. who has spent his
VACATION at his home, will return tc
| lis school in Brooklyn Saturday.
Mrs. Lewis Bills of Williamsville
spent from Monday till Wednesday at
her parents home on Rocky Dell farm
Mr.. and Mrs O. r. Wright gave a
delightful New Years dinner to a few
invited relatives and friends last Tues
day.
Prof. G. X. Cherrie, who has been
spending the holidays at his home here,
returned to his business in New York
city Tuesday.
Howard Timson of Williamsville is
assisting Harry Howe as Mr.. Howe is
still unable to use his hand on account
of his crushed finger.
Aral Fellows has finished work at
j. c. Tibet = mill as sawyer. John
McEvoy takes his place and is board
ing at Earl lIamlin s.
Mrs. T.. Roland Smith of Oak Bluff,
Mass, is spending few days at the
Newton homestead with her aunts, Miss
Fanny and Mary Newton.
Mildred Palmer, former teacher
here. called on friends in town Monday
She is teaching in a primary school of
80 pupils in Bloomfield, VT
News has been received that f. A.
Whitcomb has located at Longwood
Fla, where he and Mrs. Whitcomb are
running the Longwood hotel.
Newfano Grange will have its in.
stallation of officers at Union hall next
Wednesday evening. Wilson Winchester
will be the installing officer. Refresh
ments will be served.
The installation of the Relief Corps
and Grand Army will be held at Odd
Fellows hall on Saturday, Jan. ~
Dinner will be served to members of
these orders at 1890 clock.
DR.. Grace Burnett of Brattleboro has
been called several times recently to
see Miss Mary Newton, who is quite
i'll. Miss Newton is being cared for
by her niece, Mrs. Ralph Cushing.
Mr.. Porter, who with his wife has
recently moved on to the farm in dis
trict No. 4, which he has bought of
Justin Reed, has been seriously i'll with
hemorrhage from the nose. DR.. Cor
don, who has been attending Mr.. Por.
ter, called Dr.. Thomas of jamaica in
consultation last Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
THANKS BOARD OF TRADE.
Capt. Gibson Says Without Assistance
Recruiting Regiment Could Not Have
Been Well Handled.

y letter from Capt. Ernest w. Clio
son of the LIST Vermont Infantry at
Camp Greene, Charlotte, n. c., to Sec
rotary Herbert f.. Sticglcr of the Brat
tleboro board of trade reads as follows:
In behalf of the l9t Vermont In
fantry, | wish to thank the Rrattleboro
board of trade for the hearty cooper
alton and assistance of its members
during the recent recruiting campaign.
The work done was renewed mani
Hesitation of the patriotism of the peo-
pie of Windham county. Without the
assistance received the situation could
not have been well handled. and we
are all under obligation to the members
of your organization.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
WEST DUMMERSTON

Wilfrcd NORM moved his family 10
Brattleboro last week, Mr.. NORM be.
ing employed at Mosher S garage there.
Mrs. f. l.. Phillips returned to her
home, having vi.dted several DAYS with
her daughter Mrs O. s. Stevens, and
family at Brattleboro
AT the supper and play which was
gwen recently for the benefit of the
Rod Cross, the sum of 500 was netteI.
for which the ladies in charge feel
very grateful for the interest taken IN
both supper and play.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04

ridors, the stair landings and the res
taurant have terrazzo floors, while the
stairs have marble treads.
Next in consideration to the Barber
business block is the new combination
garage and apartment building, locat-
ed on the Hooker property on High
street just west Of Main, which has
been under construction by Marley
Brothers and is now nearly ready for
occupancy. This is of brick with cast
stone trimmings and is four stories
high 1t has frontage on High street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04

st. Michael IS Episcopal church dur
ing the year has erected a roomy and
comfortable parish house in the rear
of its cdifcc on Main street. 1t is
built of brick and harmonizes with the
church in style of architecture. The
assembly room is 40 feet long, 26M
feet wide and high posted. 1t is fin
ishcd in BIRCH natural color, and the
walls are tinted Il cream color. with
the ceiling shade lighter. At one end
is kitchen, 1917 feet by l6 feet and
at one side is spacious cloak room
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
WIILIAMSVILLE.

G.. Il. Webster is on business trir
to Boston this week.
The next regular meeting of vii
Evansville Grange will be held Jan
8, when the new officers will be in,
stalled.
Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Die kinsan and
Mrs. d. d. Dickinson, Mr.. and Mrs. A
NJ. Mortified and son, Samuel, attend
ed the wedding in Newfane Tuesday
of DIR. Clifton Howe and Miss Elsie
Newton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04

pcnse. 1t is noticeable throughout that
no money or efforts have been spared to
make the building thoroughly modern
and safe.
AS one enters the building from Main
street he is at once impressed with line
of construction. Large vestibulc
double action doors Of solid oak swing
easily and the corridor is spacious,
light and cheerful. Directly ahead is
the elevator and winding around the
well clear to the top are the stairs.
Half way between the floor and the
coiling is balcony which one passes
over in walking up stairs.
In the main entrance, all of the cor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04

second floor where all of the electric
wiring may be connected in any series
of combinations desired.
Each floor also is equipped with Il
stand pipe and fire hose of sufficient
length to reach any of the rooms. In
order to guard against the fire hazard
in the rear of the building all of the
windows there are of wired plate glass
which was a big addition TO the eX-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
All Prepared.

Boreleigh-Nice dogl Have you
taught him many new tricks since
was here last9
Miss Smart-Oh, yes, if you just
whistle he II fetch your hat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
A High Liver.

ION, mamma, baby is trying to eat
lump of coal. -
" Mercy That child never got his
expensive tastes from my side of the
family, m sure
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04

Bern's butter ration has been reduced
to one ounce a week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04

Mr. Garhelds suggestion that each per.
son save ton Of coal should carry weight
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
wARDsBoRo.
Robert Smith Found Dead.

Robert Smith, rs, Grand Army man
and son of Richard and Betsy Smith,
was found dead in bed Friday afternoon
by Daniel Cobb, who notified Select.
man j. Il. Gleason and DIR. o. V, Hef.
hon. The latter thought he must have
been dead from ~ to "a hours. Mr..
Smith had heart trouble and had
failed fast the past year. He had lived
alone since his mother died. He was
soldier of the Civil war, in which he
served three years. He was q carriage
maker by trade and had worked at his
trade until the past few years. The fu.
neral service was held in the church
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock, Rev.
A. Ashford officiating. The Grand Army
men were present.
Henry Porter spent last Week Thurs.
day in Brattleboro.
Mrs. Adds Gordon has been i'll with
grip the past week.
j. c. Wilbur of Brattleboro was in
town last Thursday.
The Red Cross will meet Tuesday aft.
ernoon, Jan. s, with Mrs. w. w. Kidder.
Mrs. Arthur Cheney visited her
grandmother, Mrs. Julia Ware, last
week Thursday.
George Carlton and children of South
Windham, visited at L. S. Axtell s
Christmas week.
Helen Williams and brother are
boarding with Mrs. II. f. Knight and
attending school.
Miss Eta Thomas returned from her
vacation Tuesday night, school COM
mencing Wednesday.
Harry Hopkinson of Boston visited
his uncle, d. A. Wakefield, and other
friends few days last week.
Last Sunday was the coolest morning
in town for years, the thermometers reg
istering 80 and 33 below zero.
The officers of Vermont Grange will
be installed Tuesday evening, Jan. 8, in
the town hall. A good attendance is de-
sired.
Miss Ethel Johnson, who had spent
the Christmas holidays with her moth
err Mrs. Maria Johnson, returned to
New York city Tuesday.
Ernest st. Mary of Springfield (Vt.)
and sister, Mrs. Horace Parker,
of New York city visited their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank st. Mary, a few
days last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-04
Meats-Retail.

The romance of spinster is apt to be
one-sided.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
MISHAWAKA NEWS
wsTimes Office l2O Way Home Phone 49,
TRUST HAS
NEW PLAN FOR BONDS

The Mishawaka Trust & Savings
co. is advertising in today's issue q
plan by which it Will receive Liberty
bonds in any amount for deposit to
the credit OF savings accounts, en-
terins the amounts in the pass books.
The bonds viii be stored in the safe
~ vaults Of the bank and can be
Withdrawn at any time AS the in
terest comes due the bank viii clip
the coupons and credit the interest
TO the savings accounts. This as
sures protection and loss of time to
those availing themselves of the op-
portunity of this service. 40 charge
is made for the convenience Ac-
cording to Stanley Mcintosh, secre-
tary- treasurer Of the institution. the
bank has increased its business over
100000 during the past two weeks.
1t paid out several thousand dollars
in Christmas savings yesterday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
German Spy
Investigation
to Cause Arrests
Probe of Teutonic Activities
In United States to Lead
to Indictments.
InternationaI 90 servIee.

International News Service
NEW YORK, Dec. Through
investigation in the German spy sys-
tenn in the United States which led
to the arrest Of jeremiah OLeary.
Herman Vessels and Albert Paul
Fricke, may result in further indict-
ments by the federal grand jury, it
was learned here today.
Vessels and F'ricke charged with
treason, a crime punishable by
death, are now in the Tombs, await
ing arraignment next week. Vessels
is known in this city as Carl ROdi-
ger. He was formerly an officer on a
Ham burg-American liner. Fricke.
who was naturalized in 1912, was
formerly in business here. The in
dictments against the two men set
forth that they cOnspired to assist
the German government in carrying
on the war by the transmission Of
secret letters. Vessels is also
charged with plotting for the clan
destine introduction Of explosives in
TO the United States.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
AT MISHAWAKA HOTEL

The Mishawaka hotel is being re-
decorated by the Charles Roy com
pany and when finished will present
most artistic appearance. The
renovation which the hotel is under
going will tend materially 70 in
crease its popularity and will be in
harmony with he metropolitan
spirit Of the city. Among the many
innovations being planned by the new
manager, G. +. Blackburne, the New
Years eve celebration promises 90
be one Of merriment and good cheer
program of entertainment is be-
ing prepared for this occasion which
viii include a table d'hote supper
at II o'clock, while dancing viii
commence at $50. Souvenirs and
fun-producing devices will be dis
tributed among the guests. A Srsr
class orchestra will be engaged for
the occasion. Indications are that
this will be the most popular affair
ever attempted in Mishawaka. The
decorations will be elaborate and
quite original.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
HERE IS ONE THING THAT
IS ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE

the seat of the trouble, and rid the
system of the cause of the disease p
IS. S. :. is one blood remedy that has
for more than so years been giving
relief to even the most aggravated
and stubborn cases of rheumatism.
ne cleanses and purifies the blood By
routing out all traces of disease.
The experience of others who have
taken S. S. S. will convince you that
it viii promptly reach your case.
You can obtain this valuable remedy
lat any drug store.
A valuable book ON Rheumatism
ana it's treatment together with ex-
pert medical advice about your own
individual case, viii be sent abso-
lutely free Write today TO Medical
Department, Swift specific CO., 431
Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
Rheumatism Has Never Been
Cured by Liniments or To-
tions, and Never VIII Be.

You nS,er knew Of Rheumatism
that most painful source of suffer
ing-being cured by hniments. 10
tons or other external applications
And you viii never see anything but
temporary relief afforded by such
makeshifts.
But why be satisfied with tenn
porary relief from the pangs Of pain
which are sure TO return with in
creased severity, when there Is per-
manent relief within your reach %
Science E1s proven that Rheuma-
tism is q disordered condition of the
blood. How. then, can satisfactory
results be expected from any treat
ment that does not reach the blood.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
WOODEN CO. IN NEED
OF WOMEN AND GIRLS

That the termination of the world
war is not going 70 interfere in any
way with the volume Of business
done by the city's largest industry.
the Mishawaka Wooden Co, is evil
dent from the fact that this concern
is advertising widely for help. The
light rubber shoemaking branch has
grown 10 wonderful proportions
since its inception, and the company
is in urgent need Of women and girls
who viii receive wages while learn
ing the trade. This speaks well for
Industrial conditions in Mishawaka,
which were never in better shape
than at present
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
Russian Council
Asks for Allied
Intervention
Inhabitants in Baltic Prov
inceS Reported in Des-
perate Straits.
international News Service:

international News Service:
LONDON, Dec. 7.-(By British
Press. The council Of Lvonia,
Esthonia and CORTLAND has direct
ed an earnest appeal 10 the allies
and 20 neutral countries TO inter
Vene i'm northwestern Russia, stat
ing that the bOlsheviki have al
ready invaded part Of the men
toned provinces, killing many peo-
pie and burning much property.
Copenhagen advices today stated
that THE inhabitants Of the Baltic
provinces were in great despair
over the bolsheviki INVASION"
The people are hoping that allied
or neutral warships Will arrive on
the coast I'm time 10 save the great
numbers OF refugees gathered there.
IL was unohcially reported from
Paris yesterday that a British fleet
had already arrived at Revai.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
CHECK THAT COLD!.
STOP THAT COUGH.
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey
wastes no time in Start
ing to do it.

Right after the first dose you'll
notice the relief--the easing up OF
the throat-tickle, the lOosening
phlegm. Soon the breathing be
comes less wheezy. the stuffy head
clears a bit, the irritation subsidies.
Before long, relief comes.
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-HOney is pure,
safe, harmless. It's ingredients are
soothing. healing, antiseptic. Relief
and quiet rest follow its faithful
use. Economically priced. soc. SOC
and s1.2O. All druggists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
DISCHARGED FROM SERVICE.

Lucius Z. Vinegar, who has been
stationed at Camp Dodge. Des
Moines. Ia, has arrived here, being
honorably discharged from the serv-
ice
Eugene Trowbridge. Camp Taylor.
Ky, has also been discharged and
arrived home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Mrs. +. /. Kilner, s. Main St, en-
tertained a party of 90 guests at her
home yesterday afternoon from to
5 o'clock The affair was compl-
mentary 10 her daughter, Josephine,
who attained her 10th birthday.
Luncheon was served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
ENTERTAIN RELATIVES.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Dulcie.
s. Spring st. road, entertained n
party Of 4 relatives at a o'clock
dinner last night. The decorations
were pink and white carnations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
RETURNS TO WASHINGTON.

Sergt Harry ]. Graham has re-
turned 20 the Walter Reed hospital,
Washington, ID. O., for further treat
ment before resuming his duties IN
the aircraft service. He just con-
cluded a 10-days' furlough spent
with his father, Fred A. Graham.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-08
CALLED To MONROE. MICH.

Mrs. Arthur I. Vellinger. z.
Marion ST.. has been called 10 Mon
roe. Mich. on account of the death
OF a relative