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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16
PERSONAL.

f. II Chapman went To Albany, \ y,
today on. a business trip
Mr. and Mrs Leslie Smith of Putney
road have returned from a few weeks
visit with relatives in Boston.
Mrs. Helen Hamilton, who had been
spending the winter in town in the home
of Mrs Josephine Ii. Gr3ne, returned
today to her summer home in Grafton.
Mrs Jennie NJ. White has returned aft
CT an absence OF several weeks during
which time she had visited her daughter
Miss Elizabeth White, in Plainfeld, \
j.. and her son, Harry X. White, and
family in New York
Roy Jones finished work last night as
clerk in Freeman Scott s grocery store.
where he had been employed several
years. Mr.. Jones has no plans for the
future.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16
Sporting NeWs
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
American LeaguU.

American League Games Today.
Detroit at Boston.
81. Louis at New York.
Cleveland at Philadelphia.
Chicago ut Washington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16
PERSONAL.

Miss Ruth Robbins returned this morn
ing from few days stay With friends
in Londonderry,
Mrs K. II. Amidon is working after
moons in the typesettipg department at
T. L. Hildreth & Co.'S
Sergeant Alexander Exner of Camp
Wadsworth, Spartanburg, s. C.,is spend
ing a two weeks furlough in town.
George Shea, who underwent an oper-
alton for appendicitis Tuesday in the
Brattleboro Memorial hospital, is doing
well.
Russell Kuech. advertising manager
Tor Goodnow. Pearson & Hunt, was in
Townshend early in the week with
friends
Mrs Mary II. Perkins returned yester-
day to her home in Newfane after a few
days stay in the home of Mrs. Phillips of
Prospect street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16

Those European correspondents are 80
ycSing. What the most of US would like
to know is what Emperor Charles mother
in-law had to say about it.--Macon Tclc
graph.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16
Goodbye Backache, Kidney
and Bladder Troubles

For centuries al over the world GOLD
MEDAL llaarIem OH has afforded relief
in thousands upon thousands Of cases Of
lame back. lumbago. sciatica rheulna-
tism. gailstones, gravel and all other az
fections Of the kidneys, liver, stomach,
bladder and allied organs 1t acts quick
H. It does the work 1t ceanses your
kidneys and purities the blood 1t makes
u new man, a new woman, of YOU 1t
frequently wards off attacks of the dread
and fatal diseases Of the kidneys 1t
often completely cures the distressing dis
eases OF the organs of the body. allied
with the bladder and kidneys Bloody
~ cloudy urine. sediment. Or "brick-dust'
indicate an unhealthy condition
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
Photoplay Attractions.

Today the Empire presents Sir Ar
thur Wing Pinero's celebrated play,
Iris, a fve.act drama, and Pearl White
in The Fatal Ring. Tomorrow Effic
Shannon and Niles Welch in the
Metro patriotic production, Her Boy,
will be the attraction.
The attraction at the Princess theater
today is The Law Of Compensation, fea-
turing Norma Talmadgc, also a Para
mount photograph will be shown. Julian
Bltinge IN The Widows Might, and
Edward Earle and Agnes Aycres in
-Four Corncrcd Triangle, will be the
program for tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16

Do not delay minute if your back
aches or YOU are sore across the loins or
have difficulty when urinating. Go TO
Your druggist at once and get box OF
imported GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil
Capsules. They are pleasant and easy
to take They dissolve in the stomach.
and the kidneys soak up the oil Ike a
sponge does water They thoroughly
cleanse and wash out the bladder and
kidneys and throw off the inflammation
which is the cause of the trouble Your
druggist will cheerfully refund your money
if you are not satisfied after few days
use. Accept only the pure original GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules. None
other genuine.-Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16

long time for them to get here, but
please do not bother to send more; Just
keep busy writing every week. |
won't kick. Give my love to little
Cecil and tell dad to keep his gun
cleaned up for the kaiser is tough
bird
Don t worry, mother, for / am all
0. X. and safe as a bug under rug.
Love to all and give MY regards to the
postmaster for his kinaness to you,
From your loving son;
PRIV. PERLIE TX. PROUTY.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16
WARDsBORO CENTER.
Mrs. Susan L. Whitaker.

Mrs. Susan l.. Whitaker, who died in
Brattleboro last week, was a daughter
of Joel and Frances Howe Derby. who
came from HinsdaIe, Y. H., to Wards
boro Center about l847. Mr.. Derby
built the house where d. G. Dexter now
lives and bought the building put up
for cotton mill by Mr.. Brown, who
married Deacon KeHey's daughter
Emily. This shop was used for a box
factory by Mr.. Derby for many years.
Lorenza Derby, as Mrs. Whitaker was
known, spent her young girlhood here,
going at the age Of II to live with her
father s mother in Leominster, Mass.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16
WONDERFUL GAME.
Washington Won from Chicago 10 Aft
er 18-Inning Struggle.

In one Of the most wonderful ball games
ever played Washington won from Chicago
yesterday at Washington 10 in the 18th
inning. johnson and Williams went the
entire distance. Each club used nine
players. Not an error was made the Is
players accepting l39 chances. Chicago
made 10 hits and Washington eight John
son helped win his own game by long
single, which put Ainsmith Oh third The
latter scored on a wild pitch.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16
National League.
National League Games Today.
Yesterdays GAMES.
American League.

AuetlCaH bedBues
Washington, o
Chicago, q 10 o
johnson and Ainsmith; Williams and
Schalk. tlS innings
Philadelphia, > o 4
Cleveland , > 1
Myers and McAyoy Coyelcskie and
O'Neill. (l3 innings,l
st. Louis. II !
New York. I
Shocker and Nunamaker; Love. Cald-
well and Hannah, Walters az in
nings.
Boston, 10
Detroit, /
Ruth and Agncw; Dau-s and Nellc.
National League.
ST Louis,
Boston.
Sherdpl, Packard aud Snyder; Hcarn
Ragan and Henry Wilson, GO innings
Philadelphia $500 10 J
Chicago, 6
prenderga-t aud Burnsi Walker Weay-
CT and kiliicr
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16
A Pair of Breaches.

A story is told by the Youths Com
panion that shows the Duke of yelling
tons characteristic GOODNESS in battle
Even in the hottest engagements he some
times found time to make humorous OBJ
servatlons especially when it seemed to
raise the spirits of his men. This was
the case when the British were stormng
Badojoz.
The General rode up while the balls
were falling thickly, and, observing an
artilleryfan who was particularly active,
inquired the mans name. He was an
swered, Taylor"
A very good name, too, remarked
Wellington. Cheer up, my men, our lay
Tor will soon make pair OF breaches in
the WALL"
At this sally the men forgot the dan
ger. A burst of laughter broke from
them, and the next charge carried the
fortress
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-05-16

BY the way, what's become of garabed,
the new force that was to be even more
wonderful than perpetual motion? Bridge
port Telegram
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21

for The truth.
RICHARD ]. HILL.
Phone 1878.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21
DUNBAR GRADE SCOoL NEWS

Dunbar Parent Teachers ASsocia-
lion will effect its organization in
the near future. The slogan for
this year will be, "Bcller boys and
girls"
Dunbar expects a large per cent
of pupils and teachers TO answer the
Red Cross call. For the final drive,
one of The soldier boys will be ask
ed to speak.
Old Glory waves from new flag
staff in our front yard, the pupils are
greatly inspired and wish 10 learn
all etiquette of the flag.
On Friday afternoon, Dee. 20, DR..
Bridgewater will talk to pupils on,
The Value Of Economy.
A recent investigation of what
pupils are doing along the lines of
thrift shows number of pupils pur-
chasing lots and still larger num-
Der with bank accounts.
The , b Class is having very en-
thusiasIic baseball games in number
work. Visitors are invited. No
admission.
The Dunbar Glec Club is arrang-
ing special music for Christmas eX-
ercises. 4 story of the notoriety will
be given in songs
On account of time lost during in
iluenZa epidemic, the play which
was planned for christmas will not
be given, instead, Mrs. Booihe will
read, The Birds Christmas Carol
10 intermediate department.
We are glad TO welcome Prof. Ma.
gill back after an absence of ten days
due TO influenza.
With the aid of a crutch, Miss
WoOdford is able TO be at her post
of duty for regular work.
The girls basket ball team is pre-.
pairing to give all Opponents a good
game.
Mr.. Brown and Miss Blanchetl
were our visitors of last week We
wish TO number many of our friends
and patrons among our visitors ncXI
week.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21
BIG NEGRO CONCERN

The Ardmore Lubricating Oil Co.,
has valuable leases and a great fu-
Iurc, says Mr.. \. \. Young OF Bris-
tow, Okla, one OF our successful
farmers and business men of Creek
County.
After reading about the Ardmore
Lubricating Oil Co. at Talum, Okla.
made Il visit 10 Tatum, Dec. 10, and
took Il good look over the Company'S
property, and surrounding territory.
There are great opportunities for
our people to better their conditions
if this field is developed. The Com
pany is on sure foundation, under
the management. The oil is SURE
THERE. saw it.. The wells and
refinery buildings are there, and the
machinery coming
| think il safe investment for
our people, and the large acreage
owned by the company means mil
lions of dollars for our people.
can firmly say that Mr.. II. 4
Baker, Supt and dAlanagcr, Stool
Salesman is putting forth every ef
fort to make the Company gran,
one for all the people.
a. A. YOUNG.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21

Mr.. Willie Boothe, a brother of Mr.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21
First published in the Tulsa Star
November II, 1918.
PUBLICATION NOTICE
Attorney for plaintiff

In the Superior Court of Tulsa Co.,
State of Oklahoma.
Birdie Shannon, Plaintiff,
VS..
Press Shannon, Defendant.
To the above named Defendant:
You will take notice thai you have
been sued in the above named court
by the above Plaintiff, for a divorce
on the grounds of extreme cruelty
and that unless you answer the peti-
Iion filed by this plaintiff in said
Court by the 21 day of December,
1918, said petition will be taken as
true and judgment granting the plain
tiff a divorce, annulling, cancelling,
setting aside and holding for naught
the marriage contract with you, and
all other proper relief rendered ac-
cording to the prayer thereof.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said Court this 9th day of November,
1918.
FRANK INGRAHAM, Court Clerk
BY Hattie May Purdy, Deputy
II. A GUESS, Attorney for Plaintiff
(Firsi Published in Tulsa Star Nov.
Q, 16, % and 30.
In the Superior Court of Tulsa
County, State of Oklahoma.
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
Katie Boykin, plaintiff,
VS..
Lynn Boykin, defendant.
NO. 5SO2
The State of Oklahoma to Lynn Boy
kin.
Take notice that you have been
sued in the above named court by
said plaintiff Katie Boykin, for di-
vorce, on The grounds of gross neg
lect Of duty, extreme cruelty and
abandonment, praying for the re-
storalion of the former name Of
plaintiff; and you said defendant
must answer the petition filed here
in by said plaintiff on or before the
18Th day Of December, 1913, or said
petition will be taken as true, and
judgment for said plaintiff will be
rendered accordingly.
Dated this 4th day Of November,
1913.
(SeaD FRANK INGRAllM,
Court Clerk,
Z. |. SADDLER,
Attorney for plaintiff.
BY HATTY MAY PURDY,
Deputy.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21
b G. X L V V A l.
Begins Dec. 90.
Rev. S. ID. McDuTy viii Conduct
a Series of Meetings at Vernon
Chapel A. NJ. +. Church.

Before leaving for Muskogee, TO
attend Conference, DR.. C.. II. Tucker
called by and had us TO announce
that Rev. McDuiry, reviyalist of
note, will begin revival at his
church, beginning Monday night,
Dec. %. The entire town Of Tulsa
is invited to take part in the services.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21
Plaintiff

II. A. Guess, Plaintiff.
VS..
Frank Cassidy, Dcfendenl
The State of oklahoma TO Frank
Cassidy:
Take notice that you have been
sued in the above named court upon
a bill of particulars wherein the
plainlinT claims the right to recov-
cr the sum of $4,000 in money had
and received by you and for which
he seeks TO take judgement against
you; and that YOU must answer the
bill of particulars filed herein by
said plaintiff, on or before the 10Th
day of January, 1919, or said bill of
particulars will be taken as true and
judgment rendered accordingly.
ii. j. GRAY,
Justice of the Peace.
II. A. GUESS.
Attorney for plaintiff.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21
NOTICE

The Creole System Of growing hair
is the right system 1t has pleased
the most fastidiou it will please
you. II is positively reliable.
Madam Hunt is the ablest and the
most skillful hair eulturist in the
city. Her pleasing manner and skill
will at once convince you. Come
and give her n trial.
$40 n. Elgin. Phone 1914
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21

Mr.. Robert Liscnby, of jerks call
ed in to see us to-day. lie owns 80
acres Of land, and is a successful
farm and ranch, and is an extensive
dealer in live stock and produce.
He makes specially Of raising Du-
roc hogs. We are always glad TO
have men like him to caal on us.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21

WANTED-Firsl class phologra-
pher Women preferred. Good sal
AIRY for right party.
\. s. NEWKIRK STUDIO
2i y. Greenwood. Tulsa, Oklahoba.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21

Mr.. George w. Love, has secured
v lease on the Vine Street Theatre
at Kansas City, Mo-, and is giving
the race a lirst-class play house.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21

Mr.. Little, of the Little Tailoring
Company, suffered paralitic stroke
this week. We wish for him a
speedy recovery.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21

Mr.. ]. w. Williams looked after
business matters in Muskogce this
week.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21

Rev. +. A. Patrick Of Muskogee,
who is attending The c. NJ. +. Confer
ence, paid our office a visit.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21

Harold Boolhe, arrived in the city
this week.
The Tulsa star. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1913-1921, 1918-12-21
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

efore ii. J. Gray, A Justice Of the
Peace in and for District Mum.
Der four, Tulsa County, State
Oklahoma.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-13

Davidson, chairman War Work Coun.
Gil for Florida, made an address on
One Year with the War Work Coun-
Gil, and Miss Myrtice McCaskell, State
director for the war funds campaign,
explained the organization. Miss
Amy Smith, executive secretary for
the South Atlantic field, told of the
work of speaking institute. Miss
Halves gave an evening address on
the organization work of today and
j. Herbert Wilson, state campaign
director of the Y. M. G.. A., spoke
on our men in the army and navy
The meeting was splendid success
and represented numerous organiza-
tions said to be the largest number
OF women's work in the State. Dur
ing the evening a patriotic pageant
was given by the children celebrat-
ing childrens week. The pageant
was staged on the College campus.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-13

to the Lincoln Memorial at Spring
field, ILL.,, where it is now in glass
case.
After the close of the Franco.
Prussian War I began experimenting
with another rapid fire weapon and
developed the pump gun, from which
eighty-six shots were obtained in two
minutes. This is the weapon which
preceded the automatic, but my pat
ents were not broad enough to pro-
tect me when the latter appeared.
exhibited the pump gun in England
France, Belgium, Austria, Italy and
Germany in 1883. While in Berlin
| showed this gun to General Won
Moltke and he appointed fifty officers
to be present at a trial at Spandau.
When l began shooting l heard the
discharge of another weapon near me.
/ proceeded, however, and made
twenty-one shots In twenty-five sec.
onds. l learned that the Germans
also had a cylinder repeater, but that
it failed to work after four or five
discharges.
None of the European government
placed any orders for the repeater, as
they were satisfied they could make
something that was better than the
invention of Connecticut Yankee"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-13

Tallahassee, Sept. by. w. G. A.
day yesterday was one of the most
interesting events of the week at the
War College at the Florida State
College for Women. A number of
fine speakers were on the program
and the attendance was most graft
tying The work of the organization
IN the coming united War Work cam
paign was outlined.
Miss Fanny G.. Hatch, general Sec
rotary of Jacksonville Association
gave the history of the organization
and its approach to war service.
Miss Kathe H. Halves spoke in the
morning on mobilizing woman power,
speaking again in the evening on the
Y. W. c. A. of today.
Miss Amy M. Smith told Of work
abroad. Miss Estelle Cook talked ON
social service work. Miss Agnes
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-13
Wife Doing
Good Work

81 have been bad off with stomach
and liver trouble and bloating for
many years. No doctors or medicine
helped me. On the advice of my
druggist. l bought bottle of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy and | don't want
to miss single dose. 1t has given
me more benefit than all the medi-
cine I have ever taken. / feel am
doing good to recommend it to 9TH
ers." 1t is a simple, harmless prep.
aration that removes the catarrhal
mucus from the intestinal tract and
allays the inflammation which causes
practically all stomach, liver and in
testinal ailments, including Appendix
citis One dose will convince or
money refunded.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-13
When President Lincoln
Tested A New Rifle

and | made few out of steel. Ont
day while rummaging in Newton's
gun shop in Hartford, where the DO
lice station now stands, l found few
brass shells which were made II
France and provided for rim fire
Newton did not know where they
came from. He gave them to me ant
as soon as / perfected the matter O.
ejecting the empty shell while the
loaded one was slipping into its place
the Spencer repeating rifle was ready
for USE
my patent was granted March 4
J 1860, just one year before President
! Lincoln was inaugurated, and as | did
not have the means to manufac
ture the weapon l place it in the
hands of cheney Brothers to finance
After the civil war started in 1861
Charles Cheney made an appointment
with Gideon Wells, who was a resi-
dent of Hartford and at that time Sec
rotary Of the Navy, for trial OF
the rife. 1t proved so satisfactory
that he ordered 1000.
With this order a factory was
started in Boston and continued until
after the war, when we sold out to
Winchester. During that time the
company manufactured and sold over
one hundred and fifty thousand rifles
to the government. For some time 1t
experienced considerable difficulty in
getting orders from the War Depart.
ment, but this objection was over.
come by James G. Blaine as soon as
he was convinced that the Spencer
rifle was not only a reliable weapon
but also that it would kill at mile.
Il was superintendent OF the Bos.
ton factory and as soon as every
thing was in running order l devoted
the most of my time to showing SOL
diers and sailors in the service how
to use the rife. When Grant was in
vesting Vicksburg | had dinner with
him on despatch boat at the mouth
of the Yazoo River. At that time he
was considering the ACCESSIBILITY of
diverting the course of the Mississip.
pi River and leaving Vicksburg with
out a water front. He decided, how
ever, that it was too much Of an un.
dtrtaking and sent his boats down
the river under cover of darkness
two days after l left for the North.
Il also arrived at Stone River
three days after the battle Of Muir.
freesboro. All of the men slain had
been buried by that time, but there
were plenty of dead horses and mules
in sight. The Spencer rifle was used
in that battle and on Wilder's recon-
mendation General Rosencrans is
sued an order for more of them.
These were the guns that were used
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-13

Five days a week at fifteen min.
utes before nine A. M. SHINY built
medium sized man with thin gray
beard and gold trimmed glasses
wearing a dark gray business suit
and automobile cap, takes the Blue
Hills avenue car in Hartford, Conn.,,
at Harold street. Almost all of those
who see him daily infer that he is
sixty-five years old. Still the records
of South Manchester, Conn, show
that Christopher Miner Spencer was
born in that town June 20, 1888, and
is. therefore, in his eighty-sixth year.
This mans inventive genius and
skiilful hands have done considerable
toward establishing the mechanical
ascendency of Connecticut, not only
in the production of machine made
screws, but also in improved arms for
modern war equipment.
One evening while in conversation
with Mr.. Spencer referred to the
rife which he invented and asked
him who originated the idea of
repeater. In reply he said
"The first repeating rife l ever
heard of was made by man named
Henry. That was in the fifties. He
depended on depression in the base
of the bullet for the powder chamber
and sold his invention to Winchester,
of New Haven. In 1857, when I be.
gan to work on my repeating rifle, l
was living in South Manchester. AT.
ter considerable experimenting I was
convinced that it would be necessary
to have shell to hold the charge
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-13

This is one Of the Swift & Company
Branch House Men.
They are all pretty n.uch alike in the
way they f2el toward t,lo.r work -end that
is what TIC ed is about.
They know that most people couldn't
get such GOOD meat promptly and in good
condition if 4 weren't for he branch houses
of which they are in charge.
They know that the branch house is
one of the most important links in the chain
of preparing and distributing meat for a
nation.
They know that Swlss & Company must
have its branch houses run at the highest
notch of usefulness; that even Swift &
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-09-13
The Branch House Man

Company branch house won't run itself, and
that it is up to the branch house man to
run it properly.
ANY branch house man who doesn't
see his work in this light is transferred to
some other place with Swift & Company to
which he is better adapted.
They are picked men, these branch
house men. Every time you sit down to a
steak or chop, or CUT Of roast, you can give
grateful thought to the whole crew of them.
And remember, in general way, that
everything that makes life smoother and
more convenient for you, is the result of the
thoughtfulness and effort of lot of people
of whom you have never heard.