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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
EXPLOSION AND
FIRE IN GUILF0RD
Persons in That Town and Brat
ELISA tleboro Startled
Flames in Shop Reached Dynamite
Damage of $500 to 81, 1000 on L. A.
Howard s Farm.

SsAn explosion which awoke many peo-
pie in Brattlcboro and Guilford soon
after 4 Wednesday morning, together
with flames which Illuminated the sky,
caused misgivings an the part of many,
who wondered what connection there
might be between the explosion and
the German spies in this country.
1t turned out the Germans had moth
ing to do with it and that the cXplo-
sion was caused by the fire and not vice
versa as many supposed.
The fire destroyed Il two.story shop
used as u storchousc on Lewis A. How
ard S farm in Guilford, on the hill
northwest of the lIoughton and Alex
ander farms. 1t formerly was known
as the Henry Halliday place. The loss
was from $500 to 1000, and the prop
crty burned was not insured.
Mr.. Howard was awakened by tho
explosion and on looking out saw that
the shop was on fire, the roof already
having fallen in. Nci2hbors were called
by telephone and others came who had
been awakened by the explosion and
located the flames. The shop was sit
uatcd about 90 feet from the house
L Hc uSt VI NdtcI prev tHltU tDt ldlltl
house from burning, but it was some
what scorched The wind was blowing
in the opposite direction, toward The
! barn, which was some 10 rods away
Large cindcrs fell on the barn and thai
building fora time was in great dan
ger.
Mr. Howard says he has no idea wha'
caused the fire. A few years ago he
bought some dynamite with which t.
blast some holes in the ground for set
ting out fruit trees and stored the sur
plus in the upstairs part of the shop
1t was locked up so that no one coulo
get at it although the lower part O
the building was unlocked. The dyna
mite exploded when the flames reached
it. Mr.. Howard does not know jus
how many sticks of dynamite he ha'
on hand. The building was about l!
by 20 feet in dimensions and containe,
sleighs, tools, and other articles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
DEATH OF wILLYs RUSSELL.
Had Charge of Holbrook, Cabot &C. Rol
Inns Work Here ~.

WHY'S Russell, 40, died Wednesday at
the Franklin county hospital in Green
field, Mass, after an illness of two
weeks with pneumonia and complica-
tions. Mr.. Russell had been employed
in the capacity of superintendent by the
Holbrook, Cabot & Rollins Construc-
ton company, and had been in charge of
construction work in Brattleboro,
Bridgeport and Long Island City, also
had charge of the construction of a sub
way in New York city. He spent two
years at Turner'S Falls and supervised
the construction of the new cement dam
at that place Six years ago he married
Mary Wardswcll of Worcester, a we'll
known soprano singer He was mem,
Der of the Palmer lodge of Masons and
had held many offices in that organiza-
ton. He was native of South Nor
walk, Conn. He leaves a wife, his
father, two brothers and sister.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
WIN. ]. PENTLAND, sR., DIES.
Former coachman for well-Known
Brattleboro Families-St. Michaels
Episcopal Church Attendant so Years.

William j.. Portland, ST., II, died
Thursday night, April rs, at @l5 in
the Memorial hospital, whore he was
taken that morning for treatment. On
Monday night while taking a bath he
fell and at first his physician thought
the pains which Mr.. Pentland was endiT-
ing resulted from the fall, but after being
taken to the hospital it was learned that
he was suffering from a rupture of the
small intestine. lie was so weakened
that he failed to rally.
Mr.. Pentland was born in Portadown,
Ireland, Aug. Is, 1910. Coming to this
country at about the age of 20. he
worked while for his uncle, the late
William Robinson of Dummerston. and a
while in the mills in Connecticut.
He came back to Brattleboro and was
coachman for several years for the late
George Winthrop Folsom, who then
owned the house now owned and occu.
pied by L. f. Holden. It was while in
the employ of Mr.. Folsom that he met
and married Miss Annie Keohanc, who
had come to Brattleboro from London,
England. with the Folsom family as
nurse girl. They were married in New
York Jan. 4. 1872.
y
som he was coachman for the late Gen
j. j. Estey several years, then going to
the Estey factories to work until his
health caused him to give up inside work
For the last 10 years he has assisted
his son, W. j. Pentland. ir., in his plumb
ing business.
Besides his wife he leaves one son, w
| j. Pentland IT., and one daughter, Miss
| I al
other sons. Thomas j.. the older, died al
the age of IL, and Charles died April 26
| 1917. He also leaves one half brother
David r. Dynes of South Manchester
Conn.
Mr.. Portland was an attendant at st
Michacl's Episcopal church over 81
years and served the church as vcstry
man and sexton several years.
On Saturday prayers were Offered
at the house, l03 Canal street, ant
the funeral service was held in st. Mi
chael s Episcopal church at O'Clock
There was a profusion of flowers, silent
testimony to the esteem in which the
deceased was held. The bearers were
some of his close friends, Will j. Cain
C. l.. Stckney, j. l.. Roess, w. +. God
dard f. l.. Hildrcth and w. A. Shum
way. Those from out of town attend
ing the funeral were David r. Dyncs
half brother of Mr. Pentland, of Soutl
Manchester, Conn, Mr.. and Mrs. $. j
Portland of Brimfeld, Mass, Mrs
Charles Duquid of Penacook, N. H
Mrs. Fred Bessc and daughter, Mis-
Florence Besse, of West Concord, al
cousins of Mr.. Pentland Rev. Nelso
Kellogg, former pastor and a persona
) friend of Mr.. Portland, officiated. Rev
Mr.. Kellogg is now located at 81
John S Episcopal church, Portsmouth
y. H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
COMMUNITY CANNERY.
Patriotic League Has Been offered
Building for Headquarters-op Opinion
of Public Is Desired.

If the sentiment of the housekeepcrs of
Brattleboro is favorable toward com
munity canncry for the coming summer
it is possible that the girls OF the Patriotic
league may conduct one. This idea has
been suggested to the league as one of
the most helpful and patriotic things it
can do, but the members feel that before
making any plans for organization they
must find out whether or not this idea
will have the cooperation and approval
of the housekecpers.
The plan is this: The house on the
corner of Elliot and Elm streets, owned
by Frederick Holbrook, has been offered
the league for headquarters. II would be
necessary to have trained worker in
general charge of the kitchen and to pur'
chase the proper equipment for canning
probably a steam pressure Gamer.
Housekeepcrs could send to this kiteh
en- whatever vegetables or fruits Ctogcth
err with the cans) they wished canned oil
could place orders with the director who
would purchase materials for them. The
work would be done by girls of the league
under the director and a charge sufficient
to cover merely the expense of canning
would be made. 1t is not n money making
scheme, but a plan to help. Also. anyone
who had surplus fruit or vegetables coul(
give it to the kitchen to be canned anC
sold toward paying expenses.
The league feels that if the plan meet
with approval the time to organize il
now, as the demand for canning eQuipmcn
is so great that it cannot be ordered too
early.
That the girls of the league are per
fecty competent to do canning has BEEF
conclusively demonstrated by the splen
did showing of canned things at the schoo
exhibitions. The league wishes that Thy
housekeepers in town would express thei
IDEAS on the subject by postcard or in an
other way. If anyone will drop a card
saying what she thinks of the plan, t
Miss Gladys l.. Adams it will be great
appreciated and enable the league [
learn the general opinion in regard t
the scheme
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

watch as a personal gift Wednesday
from the Liberty loan committees; of
which he was a member. ..'
Rev. Charles II. Temple, who visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. j. Tenn
pie, here last week, left Friday for
louisville, KY, where he is to enter a
chaplain S training school.
John b. Sawyer has resigned as Boy
Scout master after serving satisfactory.
N. He is retiring because he is to en-
ter the army. Rev. John II. Sargent
will take Mr.. Sawyer S place.
G.. H. Bailey has been housed this
week with an injured breast bone. He
received the injury when thrown
against the handles of his pillow, his
pillow striking a stone while he. was
blowing last Friday. ..s
Miss Charlotte Piper, n graduate of
Bates college and an experienced teach,
or, has been chosen assistant teacher
in the high school for next year to
take the place of Miss lone Proctor,
who resigned recently.
A. r. Lyman, who runs the automo-
bile service from Mortified to Brat
tleboro, has made change in his route
this year, leaving Hinsdale by the way
High street. Heretofore Mr.. Lyman
has stopped at Mann's drug store. 49,.
The proceeds of the moving picture
show, Taking the Kaiser,a,a six,recl
war picture. which was given in the
Monitor theatcr Fast day at the eN-
pensc of a prominent member of the
Red Gross, were donated toward meet
ing the expenses of the Grange supper
the first night of the Red Gross fair
next week. i-- ON .'".'l. ".t
. st, Joseph's Catholic church was the
scene of an impressive ceremony Fast
day morning at s O'Clock, when the
pastor, Rev. =. s.. Cahill, celebrated
IAass for the boys of the parish who
have Joined the 'colors. After the mass
Old Glory was raised on the flag pole
and beneath it was the parish service
flag containing IL stars.
Sergeant John Marshall visited his
parents here a few days last week and
was expecting TO leave this week for
France. He has been instructor of
machine guns at the various camps and
has previously boon IN France. For.
merly he was member of the regular
army for six years and enlisted in Com
pany l at the time ofIthoa Mexican
trouble. ''I t'.;. s4tL ,r.IA
Maurice Purcell fell down stairs Sat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
ARVINE PIKE BADLY HURT.
Right Shoulder Fractured by Fall from
Ladder While Patching Roof at
Clarence Whitaker's House.

Arvine Pike of South Main street,
we'll known carpenter, sustained n
compact fracture of his right shoulder
yesterday afternoon about ; O'Clock
while at work patching the roof at
Clarence Whitaker S house on the same
street. He stood on a ladder abou, 20
feet from the ground and when he
pulled a slate off the roof he lost his
balance and fell to the ground.
In his left hand he held a stating
hammer, and the sharp point of the
hammer went through the hand.
DR.. Harry p. Greene was called and
had Mr.. Pike taken to the Memorial
hospital, where an X-ray photograph
was made. The fracture was so bad
that the bones could not be set, but
the shoulder was put in a cast. 1t is
expected that Mr.. Pike will have the
use of his arm and shoulder after sew.
eral weeks. He was taken home after
his injuries were dressed. '''--,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

the parcel post packages. The tremen-
dous number of calls for ice cream
cones was supplied by Mrs. L. A. Whit
ncy, Miss Beatrice Vinton, Miss Emily
II. Clapp and Ebert Simons. Popcorn,
always in demand at children s fair,
was popped in the hall and served hot
by Miss Susan GRAHAM, Miss Mildred
Eddy and Mrs. Frank Burton.
At the close of the entertainment
tables were soon in place and quickly
put in readiness for the delicious sup.
per of crcamcd salmon with peas, meat
loaf, Easter salad, fruit salad, cake
and coffee and ice cream, which was
served from $50 to 100, about 200 sit.
ting down. All arrangements for the
supper were under the direction of Miss
Florence M. IIcmenway- Wells.
Those in charge of the publicity of
the festival were Mrs. II. c. Rice and
Mrs f. II. Crane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

urday evening and was seriously in
jured. He fell the entire length and
struck on his head and shoulders. He
was unconscious several hours and it
was feared he was fatally injured, but
since Sunday his condition has i'm
proved. He received bad cut on the
face and it was found necessary to
take - stitches to close the wound.
He also received numerous other
bruises.
Court Ashuelot, No. IS, F. of A, OBJ.
served its 22d anniversary Wednesday
night. AS is its annual custom, the
families and friends of the members
were invited. A clever, little minstrel
show furnished much merriment, after
which short service was held, when
another star, in honor of Spero ID.
Latchis, was added to the service flag,
making eight in all. Marcellus Major,
chief ranger, was master of ceremonies.
Excellent refreshments were served
and the party came to q close with sew
cral hours of dancing, music being fur
nishcd by Lyman S orchestra.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
POMONA GRANGE MEETING.
Session with Grafton Grange Saturday
Afternoon and Evening.

Saxtons River Valley Pomona
Grange, No. -, will meet with Grafton
Grange Saturday afternoon and eve
ming, May 4. The afternoon session
will open at 3 clock. After the bust
ness meeting the program will be as
follows:
Words of welcome, Otis Wilson, mas
ter of Grafton Grange; response, A. c
Halliday, master of Pomona Grange
song, Old Glory, Grange, followed by
flag salute; roll call, members, to re-
spond by telling what they are doing
to help win the war; piano solo, Mrs
Lula Towne; subject for general dis
cussion, Changes in outlook for farming
caused by the war, led by S. II
Minard; recitation, Forrest Bullock
reading, Mrs. Mary Davis; vocal solo
Mrs. Lula Towne; paper Homo Eco
Monies, Miss Mary Divoll; reading, Mrs
Mary Kemp; subject for general dis
cussion, How to remedy our farm "la
Dor shortage, led by Rollo Metcalf
closing song, America
Supper will be served at 6, Grafton
Grange to furnish substantials and Wis
iting Oranges are expected to bring
pie or cake.
The evening session will open at
Grafton Grange will present program
including farce, followed by roll call
members to respond by telling lessons
they have learned from the food short
age;,s piano solo, Miss Katherine
Wright; four.minute speech on wal
conditions, George A. Halliday; discus
sion, what attitude should the Grange
aim to take as a leader in a, rural com
munity during the present emergency ?
Jed by II. A. Stoddard; piano solo, Mrs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
SCOUT SALES FOR WEEK.
Jumps from Rear Position in Disposing
of Thrift Stamps-34 Applications by
Four Troops.

The results of the Boy Scouts work
in the sale of thrift stamps for the
week ending April 90 show fewer APP
'plications received, but the total
amount subscribed is not far behind
that of the previous week. Troop No.
| recovered from its slump to the rear
position and takes the lead with
$l30,75 from three subscriptions, Troop
No. 4 had only oone Scout busy, but
he secured four applications with a to-.
tai Of $3.50. In all, tho. Scouts pro-
cured 80 applications, netting 1914.
The Liberty loan campaign apparently
has not slowed up the war savings
stamps sales to any appreciable ex.
tent, so far as the Boy Scouts are
concerned. Following is the record for
the week:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
BEATS ToWNsHEND TEAM.
Brattleboro High School Scores to 2
.rtitJhi Mi .YtTfiih y oftJi .nIifnc, ~
Over Leland and Gray-Plays in
Keene Next Saturday.

Brattleboro high opened the baseball
season at Townshend Saturday after
noon against the Leland & Gray semi
nary team and won by a score Of > to
i2. Nichols pitched the first four in
nings and both runs were scored off
his delivery in the second. Stowell
showed good form in the five innings
he occupied the slaiy and famed seven
batsmcn. Gibson and Plumb led In
hitting with a single and a double
each. Brattleboro will play Keenc
high in Keene next Saturday. The
score of the opening game:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
HlNSDALE, N. H.
FAST DAY OBSERVANCE.
Celebration at Which Honor Flag is
Raised


Fast day in Hinsdalc was observed
IN n loyal and patriotic manner with
the raising of the honor flag to which
the, town gained it's right by slbscrb
ing its quota of liberty bonds, also
with rousing reception to the first
draftccs, three in number, from this
town.. who wore leaving for camp. At
10 o clock in the morning n fine parade
| took place with a real Uncle Sam and
an American Indian at the head and
with music by the Hinsdale drum
corps, followed, by little Miss Eliza
beth Kimball as a miniature Uncle
Sam, Master Edwin. Robertson as a
soldier boy, and Master James Davcn-
port as sailor lad. Then came in or.
der in the line of march the Liberty
| loan committee, the Grand Army in
| automobiles, the Sons of Veterans in
uniform, the three draftees-Spero ID.
Latchs, John b. Sawyer and Warren
| Kcnniston-thc Red Cross with their
new flags, Court Ashuelot Of For
estcrs and guards, supporting Il is by
90 foot American flag, Squakheag tribe
of Red Men, Wapohoka council of Po
cahontas, Unity lodge of Odd Fellows,
Queen Esther Rebekah lodge, Golden
|
O. f.. S., Wantastiquct Grange with
food production banners, a delegation
of Polish residents, Boy Scouts, Camp
Fire Girls and all the school children,
each bearing small flag 4 fine dis
play of Liberty loan posters was ear
Fried by several of the marchers.
l. At the conclusion of the parade,
Which covered the principal streets and
Terminated at the town hail. the honor
flag was raised amidst great out
burst of enthusiasm and placed just
above the main entrance to the hall.
Rev. j. II. Sargent delivered an APP
propriatc address relating to the honor
flag and spoke in an inspiring and pa
triotic way to the draftees in behalf of
the townspeoplc. After the exercises
the three young men left for .Kccnc,
whence they will leave for Camp Dix
in New Jersey. Each was presented a
complete soldiers kit by the local
branch of the Red Cross, and as the
people shook hands with the young
men they deposited in rcceptaclcs foi
their personal use pieces of money ag
grcgating $94.5O. The Liberty loan
subscriptions now total $63,j00 with
subscriptions still coming in. ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
DEATH OF CHAs. A. CAswELL.
Was Purchasing Agent for Firms Who
>, Built Power Co.'s Dam. -.

Cbarles A. Caswell of Waterford died
in the Bfightlook hospital in st, Johns
bury, Saturday afternoon, after a two
weeks illness with pneumonia. The flu
neral services were held in the Water
ford church Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock. He was So years old and
leaves a wife, mother now living in
Maine and sister, Miss Streeter of
Waterford.
Mr.. Caswell formerly lived in Brat
tleboro, on Highland street, and was en-
ployed while here as purchasing agent
for the Loring Farnum Co. of Boston
and the j. G. White Co. of New York
who built the Connecticut River Power
company's dam at Vernon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

Lula Towne; discussion, What crops
can the farmer raise which will help
most to win the war;, led by Carton
Holden; song in closing, The Star
Spangled Banner.
All fourth degree members are urged
to attend both sessions, and be pre-
pared to take part in the several dis
cussions, thus adding much to the i'm
terest and helpfulness of the meeting
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
WINCHESTER. N. H.
VIII Observe 5oth Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Levi w. Crowninshield Of
this place will observe their golden wedding
tomorrow, Saturday, April 81
They were married April %. and as that
date falls on Sunday this year it has been
decided to have the observance Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs Crowninshield invite all
their neighbors and friends to call at
their home for a cordial hand-shake.
afternoon and evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

draft horses.
Earl p Bailey is working in box
factory in Greenfield.
Charles Bailey of Hyde Park, Mass,
has been visiting at his home here.
DR.. w. f. Fay has bought a new pair
of horses for use in his coal business.
A. S. Hall and family of Greenfield,
Mass, were weekend visitors in town.
f. C. Robertson has been in New
York and Springfield recently on bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Stochr of New
York are spending several days IN
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank AVery'of Col
rain, Mass, visited at n. o. Maynard 5
Tuesday.
Mrs. R. A. Weeks is visiting her son,
ehauncey Weeks, and family IN Gard
ner,, Mass
c. A. Robertson and daughter, Mrs.
w. f. Gould, were in New York part
of last week.
Cornelius Weeks has been at home
for a vacation of few days from
Tufts college
Miss Anna NJ. Barrett of Boston has
been a recent guest of her sister, Miss
Katherine Barrett.
Miss Frances Picard of Springfield
Mass, was guest last week of Mr.
and Mrs. +. j. Young.
Miss Lula Ward, nurse, of Brattlc-
boro is caring for G. S. Howe, who has
been i'll for several weeks
Mrs. Casper March of Turner's Falls
visited her parents, Mr.. and MIS-
Maurice Purcell, the first of the week.
Rev. Frank w. Whppen of King.
ston, y. H., will occupy the pulpit of
the Cniversalist church next Sunday
l.. j. Walker is housed with ton
silitis. His place At G. $, Howe 5
store is being taken by Robert Quig'
ley.
Miss Monte Purcell, who underwent
recently an operation in the Farrcn hos
pital, returned TO her home here Sat
urday.
D. Latchis of Brattleb6ro viii have
charge of. the Latchis fruit store here
beginning this week when Spero Latch
is enters the military service ar
Mrs, James, " pIlep ,cLtSif"'neu 4"
number of women Wednesday evening,
giving silver tea for the benefit of
the Red Cross. Refreshments were
served.
The next regular meeting of the
the Grange will be held Wednesday
May /, at s o'clock. All the regular
meetings in the future will be held at
this hour.
Several fine strings of yellow perch
are being caught at the lake. These
fish and carp are the only fish which
can be taken lawfully from. the wa
ters until June /.
Spcro d. Latchis, who left Thursday
for camp, was presented a gold wrist
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
HALIFAX,

A dance will be held at Alva Fairbanks,
Friday evening, ...r.
James Creian and children of Brattle-
boro spent the weekend at their farm,
Several from here motored to the Lib
erty loan parade at Greenfield, Mass, on
Patriots day
Mrs Charles Holmes of Colrain, Mass,
visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Scott, recently.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
HOPE TO RAISE $4,000.
Two Night Event for Benefit of the
Red Cross.

The big Red Cross fair will be held
Thursday and Friday evenings, May
. and 3, and the object is to obtain
working funds for the local branch
The sum necessary to meet local re-
ouircmcnts at this time is in the vicini
tv of $4,000 and the various commit
tees are making a determined effort to
make the affair net that amount. On
Thursday evening there will be a
chowder supper followed by comedy
-,iran+T cn4itled nS@fstY ,HirstIatTexentr
cd by local talent. On Friday night
strawberry supper will be served
and the entertainment will consist of
pageant, Follow the Stars and
Stripes, by the junior Red Cross, fol
lowing which there will be four hours
Of dancing with music by Lymap's or
chestra, with j. p. McCaughern as
promptcr. Each evening a large num-
Der of articles Will be on sale at the
various booths about the hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

Twobase hits, Gibson, Plumb. Convey.
Struck out by Nichols /, Stowell l.
Battcrs hit. Columbus. Double plays,
Stowell, Gibson and Ninton. Time,
| h. som. EMPIRES, Hardy and Allen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

Sidney Kernal half-breed Creek In
a day as bugler of the 35Oth Machine
Gun Battalion at Camp Grant, has
daily income of SIT from oil land royal
ties, He is the richest man in his divi
sion,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

Great Britain now has l23,5OO war wild
ows on her pension list.