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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21
PUTNEY.

A surprise party was given Mr.. and
Mrs. Dalton w. Howard Tuesday eve
ming, 1t being their fifth wedding ami
vcrsary Cards were played and re-
frCshments served.
The Y. 2. S. c. f. of the Congregation
al church held social at the home of
Rev. T. j. Poelman Tuesday evening.
al had pleasant time with games
and refreshments served by the host.
Mrs L. H. Bugbee and son, Richard,
returned Wednesday from two-weeks
visit in Springfield (Vt.) and Keene,
y. IT. Her mother, Mrs. B. X. Wright
kept house for her during her absence
The young men are getting up 9
dance for the benefit of the Red Cross
1t will be held Friday evening in the
town hall. An orchestra OF five pieces
! from Bellows Falls will furnish music
| A supper win be served at 10 clock
Miss GLADYS Ward, teacher, and TIL
Ipupils of district No. 3 are having
few days recess instead of the usua
long spring vacation, that the aehoo
may close in MAJ, releasing the chill
drcn for work on the farms Mis-
Ward will go TO her home.
Flovd Fuller, who came TO the vii
age town meeting day for the frs
time since his accident, when he hadl
injured his arm on the shaper at tn
Bradley Corporation shop, has mad
much progress in the use of the arr
and fingers and with perseverance O
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21

everyone who can, young or old, will
make an effort TO attend them, bringing
in all possible sidelights
AS the result of thorough canvass
of this part of the town last week the
sum OK $40 was raised for the Armenian
relief fund. This was somewhat less
than the amount we were called on to
give, but the fact that many of our
people are away for the winter ac-
counts for the shortage.
Patrons Of Husbandry who absented
themselves from the last regular meet
ing of the Grange missed a treat. The
paper on Florida by Miss Florence Met
calf, was interesting in the extreme. 1t
was voted to request the reading of the
paper at some future date, and il is
hoped the occasion will be one to call
out every member of Boyden Grange.
We wish to make a personal appeal to
every reader of this paper to give one
or more books from their storchouse of
treasures TO swell the drive that is now
on for giving to our boys in camp and
overseas-somc of the much needed
reading that hearts and minds are call
ing for. Let us make it personal mat
ter and give not some old discarded vol
ume, but one we value for the help and
pleasure we have derived from the
reading.
Next Friday evening, March %, the last
meeting and supper for the season of the
Mems club will be held in the vestry. II
will be the annual ladies' night. The clul
has been fortunate in obtaining as thu
speaker of the evening Rev. A. p. Pratt
of Greenfield, Mass, formerly of Bellows
Falls, who will give a stirring message
on y. NJ {. A. Work in the Army Camps
DR.. Pratt recently spent several month
at the Admission, Ala. camp. returnin!
home full of the inspiration of the work
and all aglow with enthusiasm over il
2 The address is certain to be one of excep
tional interest.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21
TOWNSHEND.
Grange Had Successful Social.

A social, which gave an evening OF
much pleasure to- West River Grange
families and friends, was held in the
Congregational vestry Friday evening
Early corners joined in games of finch,
dominoes, checkers, etc, until all had as
sembled when a short program was pre-
sented The numbers included a piano
solo by Mrs. +. L. Osgood, chorus,
America for Me, by all school children
present; reading, Mrs Earl Knapp; vo-
cal duet, Miss Mary Jones and Mrs May
Williams; bugle calls by Buger Raymond
Phillips, who is at home Tor two
weeks furlough Mr. Phillips gave the
principal calls of the days routine from
reveille to taps, mentioning the meaning
of each and the hours of each camp
| duty. The realities of the soldiers life
We're brought to all minds in the thrilling
| sweetness of the bugle notes, and al
| joined heartily in the four stanzas of our
national hymn, America Each present
| had brought box of lunch also ha
with material to trim. These were auc
| toned off with DR.. T. L. Osgood as {
versatile auctioneer. Competition wa
brisk and when all were disposed of eacl
J man or boy purchaser proceeded to shov
his taste and judgment By trimming tn
hat. Harold Franklin received first priz
for his artistic skill and Er F. L. Osgoo
a consolation prize. Various lively game
were enjoyed for the remainder OF tn
evening. About $3.50 was cleared whic
will be turned into the Grange treasur
and used later toward the purchase of
pressure Gamer for use in this village
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21
NEWFANE.
w. c. T. U. Meeting.

The W. c. T. Z. met with Mrs David
son Friday, March Is, with a good num-
Der present After devotional exercises
led by the president, Mrs. Eta Hescoek,
a letter from David Willard was read and
Mrs. Davidson was requested to answer
it for the union. Mrs. Georgiana Rad
way was elected secretary to take the
place so long held by Miss Mary Newton.
The remainder of the hour was spent IN
reading the reports of state superln-
tendents OF departments as printed IN
Vermont Home Guards.
Mrs Heseock read the state statistics
as given by the corresponding secretary,
showing that los new members have been
gained during the year and no public
meetings held Contributions for the
state, county and local work have
amounted to s94563, which does not in
clude dues nor the sums raised for war
relief. as SO has been given for w c. T
| T. ambulance fund, S25 toward an electric
/ fan for the hospital at Fort Bliss and sl0t
| for the comfort bag shop located il
| Providence, r. l., besides many small
contributions for various other calls fol
patriotic service Also 800 has been sen
/ to the national union for national prohi
bition campaign work.
The state report of prison and Jail worl
was read by Mrs. Alice Pierce. showing
that the jails are more nearly empt,
when no-license is voted
| Mrs. Childs, visitor, read editoria
notes referring to the great amount o
coal and grain used by the brewers Mrs
Dewitt read the presidents letter, il
which she makes special plea for ii
creased membership and refers to ne'
plans for work among the soldiers.
Mrs. Dewitt suggested. that the unto
might make enough comfort bags to SUI
ply all who may go into the war servio
from this vicinity, and this plan me
: with favorable response
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WILMINGTON.

Mrs. o. Q. Ware has been on the sick
list.
H. A. Ware recently lost driving
horse.
Mrs. Y. L. Adams was in North Ad-
ans Tuesday.
Eli Taylor of Marlboro is visiting bis
son, Howard.
f. p Davis has leased his sugar or,
chard to Guy Sage.
John Keleghan is visiting at his home
in Providence, r. /.
Shay Smith is helping Delbert Wilde,
while the sugaring lasts.
Mrs Lula Fowler was in North Ad
ans Friday and Saturday.
Walter Robinson of Wardsboro was a
guest at Frank Rays recently.
Ray Corkins is working for Forest
Boyd, assisting with the sugaring.
/ Mrs F. B. Cheney, who has had BLOOD
poisoning in one finger, is improving.
/ Samuel Boyd is visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Winfield Boyd, in Whi.ingham
Horace Ware. who sprained his ankl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21
WESTMINSTER.

Althine Loomis of Putney is visiting
relatives in town
Mrs. Joseph Stark visited her sister in
SaXtons River Tuesday.
The Bible class meets with Mrs Her
man Bond Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Middleton and son are in
kecne, y. H.. 90 stay some time.
Leroy Wilder Of Brattleboro will take
charge of DR.. Rice's farm April |.
Mrs Howard Z. Fem returned Tuesday
from a prolonged stay in Bennington.
Mr. and Mrs James Wiley of Bellows
Falls were at George y. Banks's Sunday.
Large numbers Of robins have been seen,
also bluebirds and even meadow larks-
surely spring has sent her messengers
Mrs. Sumner Rideout and Master
Gordon arc in West Brattleboro this
week.
Bert Lawrence will work for Wallace
RanEey the coming season, beginning
April Is.
Floyd Fuller of Putney is spending a
few days with his sister, Mrs Margcry
Metcalf. on School street.
Many sugar orchards are being tapped
this week. Winthrop Bent has to his
credit the first syrup made here.
Schools in town will close March % fol
two weeks vacation The schools in
the village will have but one week OF
vacation.
y. Il. Dawley OF Riverside farm has sole
Is head of stock, including eight fine
heifers due TO freshen soon, TO Mr. How
ard of Putney.
Melting SHOWS threaten much damag,
TO our roads unless looked after. w,
should conserve in public affairs as wei
as in our homes.
Mrs. Kate Holton returned Monda,
from Pownal, where she had been stay
ing with her niece, Mrs. Dan Gardener
the past two months.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Robert Sears of Spring
field. Mass. and Mrs. Albra johnson o
keene. ~ H., are guests in the home O
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 2. Holmes.
A service flag was hung in the Grang
hall at the last regular meeting
marks the absence of Irving W. Lobe
who is somewhere in France"
Elisha Culver a former Kurn Haiti
boy but now in training for hospti
work in the navy at Newport. r. l.. wa
visitor at kurn Hattin Wednesday.
A game of basketball played at Kun
Hattin Monday evening between SprinI
field high school and the Warner Hon
boys resulted in a score Of "a to 10 in Fl
yor of Springfield.
Fred Davis will add TO his Office for,
new clerk who arrived Tuesday NOR
ing. The young man will not begin woi
until after April !. lie will find pc
manent boarding place with the famil
Mrs Charles Roundy of worcest,
Mass. and Mrs. Harry Bates of Charls
town. \. H., were guests over Sund
Of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. SIM
Albeo Of North Main street NJ
Roundv was accompanied hy her HI
band.
A sermon suitable To- Palm sunday "
b. preached next Sunday morning in {
First congregational church by the p;
tor. Or. Patton's interesting book, I
Lure Of Africa, is being taken up at I
mid.week services, a. the basis Of missi
study and interest, and IL Is hoped u
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21

his part it is hoped he will regain the
use of the very important members, the
right arm and hand.
Mrs. +. HI Smith received word Sat
urday Of the serious illness with pneu-
monia of her father, Mr. Alvord of
Wilmington. On Sunday she was ear
ried to Wilmington by Benjamin
Wood and reports her father in criti-
cal condition. Her mother has just re-
covered from an illness and her sister
was brought home i'll. Mrs Harriet
Taft is keeping house for Mr.. Smith
during her absence.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21

late supper at the Windham County
House.
Isle Carpenter of Brattleboro spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H A. Carpenter
Thomas Nolan Of Ashuelot, who served
a l5-day sentence at the ccanty jail, re
turned to his home Monday.
| Inside repairs viii be made at the
Windham County House before the spring
term of the Windham county court
Herman L. Eddy will carry on the
sugar bush at the Will Bruce farm as well
as that of Albert Austin in Brookline.
Mrs. Edison Derry and grandson, Ed
son left, who spent the winter in
Townshend, have returned to their home
in Newfane
Miss Loina Davis, who recently re-
turned home from Greenfield, went the
first of this week to Brattleboro, where
she has employment.
The eight pupils from this village who
are attending school at Leland and GRAY
seminary in Townshend are at home this
week for a vacation of 10 days.
, The sugaring season has begun, after
an unusually cold winter The snow is
! yet so deep that il is difficult to make
r roads to the sugar orchards in many
/ places.
Mrs Inez Benson, Miss Christie Ben
son and Master Paul Benson, who have
( lived the past few years in the Wind
= ham County House, left here Monday, go
' ing to Springfield, Mass.
Mrs Neron of Windsor came the frs
j of the week to cook at the Windhan
t County House. She comes we'll recon-
!. mended, formerly having been employed
n in Palmer, Mass, and at the Commercial
l. House in Woodstock
s Robert Pratt, who came Monday for
short visit with his grandparents, Mr.
II and Mrs. w. H. Goodnow, and to at
; tend the house warming at New Elm
e Hall, returned Wednesday to Cambridge
It Mass. His mother, Mrs. A. w. Pratt
who came up last week, viii remain
few days longer.
Mr. and Mrs L. H. Thomas recent
gave a delightful dinner at the Count
g House to a few friends, it being a fare
u well to Mrs. Inez Benson, Miss Benso
y and Master Paul Benson. who have bee
- with them since they came to town. TIL
: table was decorated in pink and whit
= !, carnations, sweet peas and daffodils, ais
= colored candles. Violin and vocal musi
y was much enjoyed during the evening.
"A 1ue rdTIneIs ciup Oh TIE union uihei !.
=. held its regular meeting at the schoo
- house Saturday evening March l6. Afte
= the business meeting the entertainment
= committee presented the following pre-
:, gram: Recitation, Beatrice Wisweli; rec
- tation, Saidee Morse; song, Beatrice an
= Varina Wiswell; recitation, Hubert Che
= RE; the next number was Edna Wi
"a sons prize Grafton, Why we are in th
& a
s. - 80 n'.
IS. e - 'ne qaes.'ons' Wy ra'o'is :.
er ,, anu why anu LII 4a,siis =,
N, You give the more attention, type or pr
- ductlons Refreshments OF coffee an
h brown bread sandwiches were serve
re after which social time was enjoyed /
49, The next meeting will be held Fl
day evening, March %
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21
DEATHS.

In Ncedham, Mass, March 10. Joseph
fllio't Fem, 81, formerly of Land
grove.
In South Londonderry, March 10, Miss
Viola Kingsburv, 81.
In Wichita, Kansas, March %, Lewis
Lynch, about SO, formerly Of Brattle-
boro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, March 10, daughter
to Raymond and May Baker Whitney.
In South Windham, March 16, son
to Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Gibbs.
In Westminster, March 10, a son to
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davis.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21

The first locomotive built in the United
States was constructed in 1880 by Peter
Cooper at the Canton iron works near
Baltimore; it was a small tractor engine,
of little use. and was facetiously named
tom Thumb"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21
House Warming at New Elm Hall.

large number attended the house
warming Tuesday evening, by invitation
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Goodnow, at
New Elm Hall Their pleasant home
has been built within six months to re-
place the old historic house known as
the birthplace of Eagene Field, which
was completely destroyed by fire early
last August and was the home of the
Goodnow family many years. Mr.. and
Mrs. Goodnow have now an up-to-date
house equipped with all modern con
veaiences.
During the evening short literary
program was interspersed with musica
selections on the vietrola and singing
by Mrs. A. w. Pratt in her usual charm
ing manner. Congratulations We're re
ceived from Mr.. Pratt by telephone ant
regrets that he was unable to be pres
ent. Refreshments were served. Mrs
W. H. Newton poured, Mrs. W. II. Eagel
and Mrs. Karl E. Maher assisting. Thu
townspeople were pleased to extend con
CALCULATIONS aud good wishes to the hos
and hostess, to Mrs. Pratt, their daugh
ter, and her son, Robert. who wer
present on this happy occasion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21
MARRIAGES

In Wilmington, March l6, by Rev.
Christian Peterson, John Leslie Duvall
OF Wilmington and Miss Georgiana
Treadwell of Newton Highlands, Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21

The first woman in the United States
TO receive patent was Mrs. Mary kies,
and the patent was for straw weaving
with silk thread
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-03-21

Postmaster and Mrs. 0. r. Wright
spent Sunday with Mrs Osborn in
Townshend.
A party of 20 from the Woolworth
store in Brattieboro enjoyed sleighride
Tuesday evening to Ncwfane, partaling Of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-10
Quits High Society
For Life With "TOt''

Boston. Mass. - Edward Tuck
French, heir to millions, will aban-
don society. After a months vaca-
ton in Manchester, N. H. where
Mrs. French was formerly Tot
Harrington, a pretty telephone oper-
ator, the couple will live the simple
life.
In his suite at the Copely Plaza
he called his former Newport COM
panions "insincere and superficial.
He said he is through with high
society,""
Mr.. French was chagrined at the
loss of his weekly check from home
but took the loss of ready money IN
a philosophical way
"You know it is rather inconveni-
ent to be without funds" he said.
"and to have to get along without
good-sized weekly check"
The bridegroom said he is going to
look for a job. He wants to- be
newspaper reporter and will seek a
position as such after his vacation in
Manchester.
"Tot and I are just going to take
IL easy up there in her apartment,
saidy Mr.. French. I'VE can manage
to get along until I get job. | will
not let Tot go to work again"
He denied that his mother was
coming to visit him, and declared
there was scant hope of obtaining
parental forgiveness.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-10
County Contagious Case
Hospital Must Be Made
Modern and Safe Place

Members of the special committee
to report on plans for the proposed
contagious disease hospital will meet
next week to make a preliminary re-
port and discuss the conditions found
at the city smallpox hospital which
was inspected yesterday.
County Commissioner Henry NJ.
Stine, at whose suggestion the spe-
cial committee was appointed, said
to-day he was pleased with the con-
dition of the, city disease hospital,
but declared many alterations and
improvements necessary to make it
modern and safe. Officials said it is
not likely the county will take over
the building, but may pay a large
part of the expense for repairs. in
case it is decided to retain the hos
pital for smallpox purposes and not
build a new one.
Changes in the sewerage system,
erection of an addition and better
bath facilities and the installation of
electric lights are some of the more
important changes which must be
made. Commissioner Stine said the
use of kerosene lamps is extremely
dangerous as a fire hazard.
Those who inspected the structure
yesterday were City Commissioner S.
f. Hassler, Frank B. Snavely, chair
man, and Charles Yost of the special
County Commissioner C..
c. Cumbler. DR.. William V. Hughes,
DR.. A. u. Ritzman and City Health
Officer, ]. M. j. Raunick.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-10
Modern Woodmen Visit
Points of Interest in City

Under the chaperonage of Dr.
Samuel F. Hassler state medical di-
rector, the convention of Modern
American Woodmen deputies con-
vening here at the Bolton House was
swung around and through Greater
Harrisburg to-day on speedy motor
cars over such a great territory that
the morning session was abandoned.
Some city," was the general ver-
dict, with immense emphasis, from
the Woodmen who represent all
parts of the state. The outing last
night, cruising up the Susquehanna
was equally enjoyed and the Wood
men promise to hold their next con-
vention here.
A crowded. program was put
through this afternoon under the
chairman, ]. w. Babcock, Bradford,
including addresses by DR.. Hassler,
R. w. Wynings, Philadelphia; Harry
Herbst, Bethlehem; C. D. Rem,
Shamokin; f. b. Easterly, Denver;
III. H. Walborn, Millersburg; c. E.
Brooks, Bradford; Henry Steele,
Reading, and H. S. Baker. Allen
town. The arrangements provided
for banquet tonight. election of
officers and permanent organization,
as this was the first convention of
Woodmen deputies. H-i ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-10
ELKS SET ASIDE
MILLION DOLLARS
TOHELP WIN WAR.
Tener Forces Win Annual
Election Over Garry Herr
mann Faction

Atlantic City, July 1O.-In the
most important and significant grand
lodge meeting of the golden jubilee
convention of the B. p. o. Elks, in
session here, the high officials of the
brotherhood yesterday elected offic-
ers for the year, appropriated ST.
100000 for war relief work and Sc
lected this resort for the 1919 con-
vention. The election resulted in
victory for the organization forces,
led by former Governor of Pennsyl-
vania John X. Tener, and defeat for
the "progressives," headed by Garry
Hermann. The entire organization
ticket was elected.
The chief feature of the landslide
was the reelection of Grand Secre-
tary Frederick G. Robinson, of Du-
buque, who was returned for the
fifteenth year. The "progressives"
concentrated in an effort to put over
James S. Richardson, of Cincinnati,
but they lost by vote of 903 to 1872.
In the fight for the grand treasurer
ship Charles A. White, of Chicago,
defeated p. j. Brennan, of Denison,
Tex, by margin of $40 to 395. This
is Mr. Whites sixth term.
There was no opposition to the
election of Bruce A. Campbell, of
East st. Louis, as grand exalted
ruler. Other officers elected were:
Grand esteemed leading knight,
Thomas l.. Riley, of New London,
Conn; grand esteemed loyal knight,
o. K. Cowell, of Sunbury, Pa; grand
esteemed lecturing knight, L. l..
Chapman, Great Bend, Kan; grand
tiler, c. b. Horn, Colorado Springs;
Grand inner guard, II. w. Brown,
Santa Monica, CAL; grand trustees,
Tor five years, G. j. +. McCue, Cam
bridge, Mass; for one year, w. E.
Drislane, Albany, N. Y
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-10

GIVESWELCOME
TOARCHBISHOP
Greeted by Thousands as
Bells of City Ring Out
a Welcome

Philadelphia, July 10.-Bishop
Denis ]. Dougherty, newly chosen
Archbishop of Philadelphia, arrived
at Broad Street Station shortly be-
fore eight o'clock last night and from
the moment he stepped from the
special train which brought him
from Buffalo, the metropolitan was
the center of one of the most re-
markable receptions ever witnessed
in this city.
A hundred priests and laymen
who went from Philadelphia to
Buffalo and forty priests from
Buffalo accompanied the prelate
to this city, occupying five special
cars.
The bells of every Roman Catholic
Church in the city rang forth a well
come as word was sent broadcast
that the distinguished churchman
had arrived in the city of his new
and important ecclesiastical duties.
Streets about the station and
Broad street, north and south, held
thousands of persons assembled to
welcome the prelate. 1t seemed that
the greater part of the 100000 ad-
herents of the Catholic Church in
Philadelphia and the 500 priests
over whom the Archbishop will have
jurisdiction had jointed spontaneous
ly in the wonderful reception.
AS soon as preliminary greetings
were exchanged at the station, the
party entered automobiles and pro-
ceeded to the head of the procession
which was the central feature of the
celebration. South of Broad street
to Mifflin, then north to Indiana
Avenue, the line of autos threaded
it's way.
Every Catholic church in the city
had its delegations stationed at
designated points along the route of
the procession and there was con-
tinous wave of welcome.
Church dignitaries from many
cities and city officials were on hand
to participate in the event and hun
dreds of policemen were necessary
to keep the way open for the pro-
cession. The party was escorted to
the Archepiscopal residence at
Eighteenth and Race streets.
Bishop Dougherty was enthroned
as Archbishop at the Cathedral of
Saints Peter and Paul. at 10 o'clock
this morning. He was given an i'm
pressive farewell by the church
leaders at Buffalo yesterday morn
ing. For the last two years he has
has been bishop of the diocese of
Buffalo.
Mgr. Crane, rector of the Church
of st. Francis de Sales, Forty-sev-
enth and Spring Garden Streets, was
chairman of the reception COM
mittee which went to Buffalo and
acted as a guard of honor to the
metropolitan. Father Crane also was
in charge of arrangements for the
reception to the metropolitan upon
his arrival here.