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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
BOMB CONSTANTINOPLE.

London, July 12-Air forces con- tingents acting with the British navy dropped half ton of bombs on the city of Constantinople on July ', it was announced by the admiralty to- day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12
2.ooO, 900 BRITISH FORCES.

Paris, July 12-The British fighting forces in France now aggregate 1000, 900 men. This equals the mum. Der on the front in 1917.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-12

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. H.

Owing to the depth of snow, the
choppers on the Marsh place quit work
last week. Consequently the mill was
forced to shut down.
Edward l.. Welcome and Louis d.
Henick shoveled part of the snow off
from the suspension bridge to relieve
it of some of its weight last Thursday.
Many people have been obliged to
shovel the snow off from their build.
ings, owing to the great weight upon
them. This is something mheard of be-
fore, but the falling of the West River
bridge roof last week gave people the
warning.
Travelling is anything but pleasure
nowadays, The main roads are full of
cradle holes, and the hill roads are so
filed with snow that turning out is an
impossibility in many places. Carrying
a shovel with one is the only safe way
when one ventures ont in a team.
Four members of the Ladies circle
and two of their neighbors met with
Mrs. c. II. Robinson Thursday, Jan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
HlNSDALE, N. H.
AMASA B. DAVIS DEAD.
Death Follows Soon After That of His
Wife-Buried at Same Time.

Amasa B. Davis 90, one of the most
venerable and highly esteemed citizens
of the town, died in his home on North
field street at $3.50 O. clock Sunday morn
ing from the effects of shock sustained
last Friday. The shock was due to the
profound grief he experienced bv the
death of his wife last week Monday. Mr..
and Mrs. Davis were greatly devoted
to each other and when she was taken
i'll he seemed to lose all hope The ankle
ty and sorrow during her illness and at
the time of her death were more than
he could bear and death came less than
week after her death.
Mr.. Davis was born in Winchester.
n. H., July Z, 1924, one of five children
of Jonathan and Betsy (Burt) Davis.
He received his early education in the
schools of Winchester and when Young
man, after the death of his father, he
carried on a farm in the southwest part
of his native town. In 1858 he located
in this town on the now wellknown Da-
Wis farm on the Mortified road, where
he remained until about eight years
ago, when he moved to the village. His
reputation as successful farmer and
| tobacco grower was widely known and
| for many years he was in a profitable
fruit trade, buying apples through the
surrounding states. Mr.. Davis also at
tended to much probate business and
settled several estates. In politics he
was a staunch Republican and always
| took great interest in the welfare of the
town. He served as selcctman three
terms and was a representative in the
| state legislature of lS72-73. Mr.. Da-
Wis was a member of the Congregational
church and Sunday school, and Golden
Rule lodge of Masons, F.. & A. NJ, and
Wantastiquet Grange.
| In 1851 he married Juliet Lyman, who
died in 1852 and on February 6, 1856
he married Julia Cook, daughter of
Aaron and Katherine Cook of Hadley
Mass. Three children were born to this
union, one daughter dying in infancy,
and two sons, Frank A. of this town.
and Frederick C. of Hartford, Conn.
both of whom survive. He also leaves
two grandchildren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis observed their
golden wedding anniversary Feb. 6, 1906.
when they entertained a large number
of friends and relatives and the large
number of beautiful gifts was only
small indication of the esteem in which
the venerable couple was held by the
townspeople. Their declining years were
spent in ease and comfort, surrounded
by the loving care and attention of
their children.
The funeral was held at the home at
| clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. vii
liam F. White of Saybrook, Conn, Off
ciating. The burial took place in Pine
Grove cemetery. The body of Mrs. Da
Wis, which was placed in the vault last
week Wednesday, was buried at the
same time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
Firemen's Ball Nets 1925 .26.

The firemen s annual concert and ball
in the town hall Friday evening was UNI
usually successful, being largely attend
ed. by the, townsPeople and others, from
nearby towns, although the latter num-
Der was much smaller than would have
been the case had the roads been in bet
ter condition. The proceeds of the dance,
which go for the benefit of the fremen,
amounted to $12526 and the supper,
which was served during the intermis-
sion by the women of the Universalist
society to l76 persons, Melted the socie-
ty about $50.
Music was furnished by Lyman 5 or
chestra of eight pieces and was gTsatly
enjoyed. Chief C. D. Fay waABfioor
marshal and was assisted by f. j.
Young, H. j. Delphy, R. L. Howe and
j. p. McCaughern; aids, Jos. Bergeron,
+. A. Aldrich, Oliver Houle, Ray Fletch.
err, Clarence O'Neal, Dono Bergeron;
Introductory committee. Thomas Mann,
w. L. Brooks, David Bell, Neal Latham !;
committee of arrangements, j. p. Me
Caughern, Leon Merritt, E. A. Aldrich,
William Gilliland, Loria Walker, Ray
Fletcher, Charles Thayer; reception
committee, William Watson, John E.
Scott, William Tacey, Charles Roy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
Fire at John Magee's s.

The fremen were called out Sunday
morning shortly after O'Clock in
weather 10 degrees below zero to fight
a lively blaze in the former James Car
rol house in Stearns s court. The house
is occupied by John Magee and is
owned by Eli Walker. The fire had made
considerable Roadway before the alarm
was sounded, but with a fine pressure
of water in the pipes the fremcn soon
had the flames under control
Officials of the fire department were
much pleased with the volume of water
available so quickly, which was remark.
able considering the low water in the
river and the fact that the factories
where the high pressure pumps are To-
Gated were shut down.
The fire, the origin of which is not
known, started in the end of the wood
shed nearest the house and was first
discovered by neighbors who gave the
alarm, but Mr.. Magee was awakened by
the frenzied antics of his cat before
help arrived. His house furnishings
were all removed, but were damaged by
water more or less. The wOodshed and
one end of the house were Quilted badly.
The building was insured for $3.50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25

winter with mis- son, Charles Lynde, and
wife.
There will be an auction in the home
of the late Mellen Goodenough next
Wednesday.
New shas beon received here that
Wallace Buffum has had finger
smashed, working in the mill at Green
River.
Harris Chaplin of Springfield, Mass,
visited two days last week with his
father, Edward Chaplin, and sister, Mrs.
f. C.. Wright, and family.
\ letter from Chaplin Wright received
by his mother Mrs. f. c. Wright, last
week announces his safe arrival in
France. lie is in good health.
Sidney Coleman went to the Mclrose
hospital Tuesday for treatment for his
right knee, which he injured falling on
a stone last fall while getting cattle
from pasture in Green River.
Mrs. Newton Hastings has received
letters from her mother Mrs Francis
Lynde, and uncle, Calvin Morse, an
nouncing their safe arrival in Florida,
where they expect to remain three
months. The temperature there is so
above zero.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25

II, and sewcd carpet rags for a woven
rug to be disposed of at the annual
festival. A boiled dinner was served
! at noon. A good time is reported by
all.
In the annual meeting of the Ladies'
Benevolent society Thursday. Jan. 10,
the following officers were elected for
19lS: President, Myra +. Farr; vice
pres, Helen Burnham. sec, Anna T..
Stoddard; treas, Mrs. S. C Boutwell,:
directors, Mrs. Alice Farr, Miss Mary
| Coblcigh, Mrs. Alice Davis.
In the meeting of the Universalist
parish recently these officers were elect
ed: Moderator. Helen Burnham; clerk.
Mrs $. Z. Rothwell; treasurer. Myra
i. Farr; soliciting committee, Marcia
Burnham and Emma IIutchins. Before
the meeting n "'blue jay supper was
served by the ladies for the benefit
of the local Red Cross, netting the sum
of $685..
Next Friday evening, Jan. %, the
annual fair and festival of the Ladies'
society will be held in Citizens hall.
The play, Held for Postage, will be
presented by Hinsdalc talent followed
by dancing until . o clock, with music
by Lyman q orchestra. Candy and
fancy articles will be on sale during the
evening, and roast pork supper, with
many othe. good things will be served
during the evening in the lower hall.
Horses will be stabbed at Ford's barn
a cordial invitation to be present is
extended to all.
In meeting of Spafford Grange Sat
urday evening, Jan. 10, the officers for
1918 were installed by General Deputy
II. w. Sargent and Mrs. Sargent They
were assisted by Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Spear, master and Ceres of Protective
Grange of Brattleboro. The work was
done IN very pleasing manner. and
these people are expert at the work.
After the installation an oyster supper,
with doughnuts, rolls and coffee, was
servod+ The following were the officers
installed: Master, Edward l.. Welcome:
ovorsecr, Harry f.. VIM; lecturer, Len
ma ). Brown; steward, Merle w. Cob
leigh; assist. steward, Chester a.
Brown; chaplain, Anna L. Stoddard;
treas, George o. Cobleigh; see, Ran
som c. Farr; G. X, John w. Kathan;
Pomona, Stella f.. Bemis; Ceres, Clara
S. Welcome; Flora, Laura NJ. Grips;
l.. a. s., Evelyn l.. Puffer. About GO
were present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
MUST RELEASE NURSES.
Appeal to Not Retain Trained Nurses
Unnecessarily.

One of the greatest services that
the American woman can give is to re-
tease the trained nurse for war service
The burden of this release must fall on
the home-maker, but no woman who has
a proper attitude toward her country
should use the trained nurse except in
real emergency. To keep a trained
nurse caring for well baby, or lux
ury-loving semi'invalid, is depriving the
soldier at the front from what is his
just DUE
This is the statement of Miss Eliza.
beth Ross, director of the bureau of
nursing, New England division of the
Red Cross. This part of the country is
called upon to supply $500 trained
nurses at once for service in France
and in the camps in America. Applica-
ton should be made by letter or in per-
son to the bureau of nursing, division
headquarters, 1855 Boylston street, Bos.
ton.
Nurses should no longer be allowed
to serve as a luxury to people who can
care for themselves" says Miss Ross.
1.-THE public must give them up to war
service just as they give up other lux
uries. Nurses with general training are
The pay at present is 500 month for
work abroad and $50 at home. There
is every reason to believe that each
class will soon be increased by $l5 a
month. In addition, there is the prob
ability of official commissions from the
war department. If they can speak
French or Italian, so much the better.
They will be assigned TO special work.
"There are in the United States
10000 graduate nurses. OF these 49,
500 are enrolled in the Red Cross. New
England ranks fourth among the divi-
sions in its ability to supply nurses.
This part of the country has many large
hospitals and has always led in hospital
work in France, Belgium, Italy and Ser
bia. At home the southern camps now
need more than those in the north. l
hope for a ready response to the nation
al call in New England. 1t is a high
form of patriotic duty; second only to
the work of the boys of the army and
navy now at the front.
81 have kilograms today from Wash
ington calling for hundreds of nurses at
once for American environments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
Adams, VT, were in town two days last

Adams, VT, were in town two days last
week.
Miss Mabel Pike of Bellows Falls,
VT, spent Sunday at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Robertson and
daughter, Irene, were in Springfield
Mass, last week. -
w. S. Kimball was at home from Bos.
ton Friday and left Saturday on a bust
ness trip to Chicago.
William O'Connor went to Brattleboro
Sunday to the Melrose hospital to un.
dergO an operation for hernia.
Miss Maud Dickerman went Sunday
to Claremont, where she resumed teach
ing Monday, after the Christmas vaca-
ton.
J. +. Mann left Friday for Lebanon
where he is painting scenery for the
Park theater. Before returning he will
stage and direct minstrel show.
The Rcbekah sewing club met at the
home Of Miss Ida Stratton Jan. 10. Sew
eral were present with their sewing
knitting or crochcting. Refreshments
were served during the evening.
The fuel administration s recent or.
der closed all of Hinsdale 8 industries
except the few operated solely by wa
ter power, and Monday was almost a
complete holiday with the exception OF
the schools, all of which were in session
as usual. The grocery stores and meat
markets were open in the morning only
and no tobacco, candy, etc, were on sale
at any time during the day. The closing
of the factories for the specified time
has caused much dissatisfaction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
SOUTH HALIFAX.

Mrs. Alice Sprague is very i'll with
throat trouble.
Mis-, Myrtle Harris is with Mrs
Leon Carpenter Of Nottingham TO stay
q fcw weeks.
Mrs. Clara Calvin went to Green.
field Saturday to care for her sistcr-in.
law, who is very i'll.
Earl Upton visited at Frank Gut
ting's in Nottingham Sunday. Ills
wife returned with him after a few
days visit with her parents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, Jan. 20, a son to Mr.,
and Mrs George Anderson.
In Brattlehoro. Jan. 10, son, Harold
George, to Harold William and Agnes
(Whclanl Cakes, grandson to Mr. and
Mrs c II, Cakes and Mrs Jennie Whc-
Ian OF Bratteboro
In Brattlcboro, Jan. II, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs, NJ. L. Bennett.
In Hinsdale, n. H.. Jan. Is, a daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Brownel,
In Wilmington, Jan. 10, son, Rich,
ard Milton, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ware.
In Green River, Jan. %, n SON to
George d. and Gertrude Weatherhead
In West Dover, Jan. II, a daughter,
Nina Lillian, to John and Minnie Nor,
gan.
In Newfane, Jan. IS, a son, Albert Eu-
gene, to Mr., and Mrs Albert Brown,
grandson to Mr., and Mrs. Austin Grape,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
MARRIAGES.

In Chester. Jan. 10, by Rev II. l. Bal
lou, Gertrude L. Rowley of South Lon
donderry and Barton C. billiard Of Ches-
ter.
In Brattleboro, Jan. 10, by Rev. Clark
7. Brownell, Leon f. Mixer and Miss
Ellen $. Miner, both OF Brattlehoro,
In Wilmington, Jan. 10, by Rev, Flint
NJ Bissell, Glenn Thomas and Mrs. Rose
Wellman.
In South Newfane, Jan. 90 by Rev.
c. Walter Bishop, Ernest L. Bailey Of
Greenfield, Mass. and Miss Ruby j.
Ingram of South Newfane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro, Jan. 81, Agnes Della,
?, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Patick
Flynn of Brattleboro.
In Brattleboro, Jan 10, Mrs. Mary
Esther (Nash) Rawson, 81, widow of Ru
fus w Rawson
In Brattlcboro. Jan. %. Charles Hay
wood Holland, -, II native Of Town
shend
In Brartlctoro. Jan. ~. Mrs. May
CPoreoulu Beliveau, C5, vic % John
Belvcau
In B,attlcboro, Jan. -, Franz Wins.
low, ! year, , months, SON Of ~. md
Mrs G, r. Atkins
In Hrott'choro. Jan o. "t1 G.. 30
Bonville, 6S, widow of Adolphua Bon
Vile Of Fair Haven
In West Brattlrhoro, Jan. 20, Ms
Nancy Sophia Chambcrin.
in West Brattlchoro. Jan. / %. % %.
Sruhi" Ell"o Suthorl1nd. ~.
In East Dummerston, Jan. %, JaAeS
t. Read. IS.
In White River Junction, Jan l. Car.
encc {. Boyle, Is, a native of West Dover
In SgXton5 River, Jan, -, Mrs, Jes-
sic T. Ra"uo~. 81.
In Mortified, Ma s., Jan Is. Henry jill
son, rs, Il native of Gardner, Mass.
In Putney, Jam p, Dorr Clough. 81.
In Hartford, Conn, Jan. Is, Henry
Dwight Parker, A, formerly of East Put.
ney.
In Hmsdale, n, H.. Jan 90, Amasa b.
Davis, 90.
In Newfane, Jan. %. Albert Eugene,
4 days, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Brown.
In Windham. Jan. lG, Mrs. Luthera
w. (IIoward) Putfcr, IS, widow of w.
a. Puffer
In West Dover, Jan. Is, Edwin J.
Bartlett, 6S.
In Jacksonville, Jan. II, Mervin NJ.
Brown, 70.
In South Londonderry, Jan. l6, Mrs.
Harriet Shanks, wife of George T.
Shanks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
Grange Officers Installed.

AT the regular meeting of Wantasti
quet Grange, Jan. l6, Mr.. and Mrs. II
w. Sargent of Protective Grange of
Brattleboro, assisted by Mr.. and Mrs
w. F., Spear, installed these officers;
Master, Floyd Sprague; overseer, Frank
Pike; lecturer, Mrs. Ida A. Watson
steward, Lloyd Sprague; assistant stew
ard, Frank Walker; chaplain, William f.
Watson; treas, A. F. Fisher; sec, Jubal
Higgins; gatekeeper, Marvin Barrett
Ceres, Hilda Sawyer; Pomona. Marion
Dickerman; Flora, Nina Wellington
lady assistant steward, Mildred Pike
After the officers were installed the lee
turer presented the following program
Song, Miss Luella Conlcy; recitation
Mrs. A. F. Fisher; reading, Miss lone
Proctor; song by "the trio; i" recitation
Miss A. M Barrows; remarks by Brat
tleboro guests, after which u social hour
was enjoyed, during which Refreshments
were served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
GUILFORD CENTER.

Charley Nesbitt had the misfortune
to lose his horse this week.
NJ. W. Lynde went Sunday to Deer
field, Mass, to spend the rest of the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25

Isn't there good deal of waste in the
bone of sirloin steak?" mot for me-"
replied the merchant. II am very careful
to sell the bone for as much as the meat"
Washington Star. g.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25

Mrs. Amanda Knapp of Keene is Wis.
iting at Myron Dickerman s.
John Corliss has been under the care
of a physician the past week.
f. II. Cooke and son, Aaron, of St.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-01-25
MORTIFIED, MASS.
CRUSHED UNDER SHED.
Herbert Woodward Killed in Peculiar
Accident.

A serious accident occurred at the
barns Of Mortified seminary Saturday
afternoon just before 3 clock The
manure shed collapsed under heavy
weight of snow and loaded buckets and
caught Herbert Woodward underneath.
Men who saw the building fall rushed
to the rescue of Mr.. Woodward and he
was taken out in few moments but
life was extinct. Mr.. Woodward was
native of Dover, VT. He attended
Mount Hermon school and had since
been employed in various positions at
Mortified hotel and recently at
Northfeld seminary. He married Miss
Lillian Milk, a student of Mortified
Bible Training school, who survives
him. He was a member of the Congre-
gational church, a man of exemplary
habits and faithful to duty.
The shed which collapsed was consid-
cred strong and in excellent condition
and had only been built short time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-21
n z@ 2&<&=zz ~ ~
MARCH 81, 1913.
CARSON'S VICE" PROPAGANDIST.

OUR Hunter-that OUR stands for Quilhot,--
az he has coma to be known in the vicinity Of Notre
university. to be having the time of his
life moving the defense Of Carson administra-
ton in its alleged vice crusades Whether he speaks
auhoritatively as the representative the admins
traton. or is merely being encouraged a prop
agandst. Of the pliability Of his flannel
mouth" do not presume to state. but that he has
some recognition about the city hall seems almost a
certainty. Reference is made TO some of his recent
mouthings, announcing his sleuthdom, and asserting
its purpose after manner so characteristic Of
tain his prediction activtes-as call inquiry
at least.
To explain who Hunter Is; Well he is that good
angel" Of the C. O. p who inveigled the young peo-
pies societies OF the churches into moving the
support Carson for mayor course no doubt after
being assured that ne would taken of should
the republican nominee be successful. Having sue
ceeded misrepresentation these young peoples
organizations he naturally feels upon having
the administration that he promised measure up T.
those promises. difference how it misses it, and
here, maybe is the explanation of his recent
maneuverings He began this mode of action almost
as the votes counted quite proving him
self delightfully."- deliberate prevarcator before
third II this is his chief recommendation for
the sleuthdom which he claims to have been ap-
pointed; wen then. the public should have the op-
portunity to know who he is.
The purpose of his appointment is saith the sleuth
to get the evidence these vice resorts hang
it Pros Montgomery if he does not bring con-
victioqs That exactly what the administration has
apparently been seeking do, through police
department, quite from che moment that Mayor Car
entered Office the only difference being that with
the major number Of arrests there has been no ev-
dence upon which to convict. say that if the
mayor would further maintain protection for his
friends" he had better take to getting any such
evidence. Convictions would in all probability follow
and doubt II that is what administration wants
Judging from its past conduct prefers rather to
bluff the public with the arrests making a big splurge
on that score; then to let the drop or withhold
evidence convict. and the prosecutor and the
court take the llame
And "Ouilhot" Hunter. we now guess it, is 20
be the propagandst to get the people talking
stuff Is that the purpose Mayor? You admit that
you sent Hunter to Nels Kyser of your board
OF safety to bo given job something, Is this the
kind Of Job that picked for him? Well he'll
talk It all right but why pick out a man whom
those who know him, without being i'm league with
him. will believe such matters? You need man
for such a propagandst Mr.. Mayor if you approve
Of him at all who has few brains: who isn't all gail