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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
$4,000 FOR THE PLAINTIFF.
verdict of Jury in Stumpage Case
Miss Bacon Awarded S955-Auto Ac-
cident Case Is Now on Trial.

In county court at Newfane Fri
day afternoon a little after 4 o'clock
the jury in the Bellows Falls stump.
age case of Hatch & Shcpardson Co.
against Myron II. Ray and others
brought n verdict for the plaintiff to
recover damages of $4,000. In this
case the plaintiff sued to recover $4,000,
claiming that stumpage bought of the
defendants was represented as con-
tanning 100 acres whereas it contained
only IS acres Judge Warner A. Ora.
ham of Bellows Falls appeared for the
plaintiff and Attorney II. G.. Barber of
this town and Attorney X. X. Twitch.
ell of Bellows Falls the defendants
The defendants claimed that there was
no deception in any way and that they
did not make any representations other
than what were included in the deed
After the jury reported Judge Fish
ordered a recess until Monday after
noon at . O'Clock. This was the only
case tried last week.
Late Tuesday afternoon of this week
the jury in the case of Miss Emma j.
Bacon of Lynn, Mass, against the es.
tate OF her sister, The late Mrs. Ella NJ.
Pike of Bellows Falls, returned yer.
dict for the plaintiff TO recover 1865.
The case had been on trial since court
re-convened Monday afternoon after the
Sunday recess.
Mrs Pike died in Bellows Falls Feb. IS,
1916. She was the wife of Loren w.
Pike. For a long time before her death
she had been cared for by Miss Bacon,
who left her dressmaking for that pur-
pose. The evidence was that Mrs. Pike
promised her sister compensation for her
kindness.
After Mrs Pixies death an order was
found in her trunk directing a Bellows
Falls bank to pay Miss Bacon 81 900.
The claim was disallowed by the com
missioners of Mrs. Pixies estate. At a
hearing before Judge Waterman permis.
sion was given Miss Bacon to enter an
appeal to the county court, the time for
appeal having been allowed to expire
through mistake. Miss Bacon also was
given permission to prosecute the case
on the basis of services rendered rather
than on the basis of the order to the
bank, and she presented her claim for
about $1,000 for services. The defense
claimed that there was no contract. as
required by law.
Attorneys Frank L. Barber and vii
liam X. Daley of Brattleboro appeared
for Miss Bacon and Attorneys John G.
Sargent of Ludlow and Thomas f.
O'Brien of Bellows Falls represented the
estate. ~
The case which has since been OF,
trial IL hat of Dorr MJ Thaycr of Bel
lows Falls against Walter B. Glynn of
Saxtons River. Damages are sought
because of an automobile accident in
which the plaintiffs horse was killed
and occupants of the carriage injured,
it is claimed through faulty operation
of the defendant s car. Judge Y. T..
o 'Brien of Bellows Falls is counsel for
the plaintiff and Ryder & Graham of
Bellows Falls represent the defendant
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
USE OF WOOD IS URGED.
Effort to Organize State for Wood Cut
ting Likely to Be Result of Confer
ence-Coal Shortage Is Acute.

j. Harry Estey of the Estey Organ Co.
attended the state fuel conference at
Montpelier Tuesday. The following reso-
luton was adopted on motion of Rev.
Frazer MetzScr of Randolph:
Resolved, That it is the sense OF
this meeting that tho people Of. the
state be informed concerning the Sc
rior,s fuel situation and that the diff
ferent municipalities and commnni
ties of the state be urged to organize
efforts i'll procuring an ample supply
of wood.
The conference was attended by 30 otti-
GERS of the state fuel committee. the pub
lie safety committee and prominent bust
ness men of the state, several of whom
spoke.
State Fuel Administrator II. j. NJ.
Jones gave statement of the conditions
under which the government is working.
He asked the persons present what
should be done about publicity to make
the people realize that they must cut
wood and impress upon the non-essential
industries that they must help, for to the
essential industries the government will
give the first chance for securing coal
Among others who spoke We're j. NJ.
Boutwell, and G.. l.. Blanchard of Mont
pelier, +. c. Partridge of Proctor, +. II,
Brooks and p c. Brooks of st. Johns
bury, J. Harry Estey and L. II, Crane of
Brattleboro, James Mackay of Barre, j.
G. Smith and }. +. Maun of ST. Adams,
Rev. Fraser Metzger of Randolph. II. d.
Ryder and +. II. Babbitt of Bellows
Falls, and State Forester Hasti ngs of
st. Adams. Mr.. Platka of Burlington
also spoke. discussing the recent meeting
in Boston, in which an effort was pro-
posed to have some OF the coal come by
water, but Mr.. AInun thought that idea
was not good because the system would
require so much reloadng. All the speak
crs agreed in the main that consumers
must curtail in the Use of coal No prom
Uses were held out to non essential indus
tries for soft coal.
Mr.. Metzgcr suggested wood handling
by municipalities, and it was urged that
material be prepared for the next legis-
lature SO that towns and villages can
sell wood. 1t was shown that if the cut
ting of wood is done on a large scale il
will decrease the car shortage in Yer
mont and help the non-essential con-
Germs.
1t is expected that as a result of this
meeting, there will be further effort to
organize the state for wood cutting and
the industries of the state for economy
of fuel and the obtaining of war work if
possible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
WILSON D. CUsHMAN.
Had Been Employed Past IL Years by
Charles E. Glidden.

Wilson Dexter Cushman, SO, who for
the last II years had been in the employ
OF Charles +. Glidden, died suddenly at
$50 O'Clock Saturday afternoon of
acute dilatation of the heart. He had
been in failing health for two wears.
Mr.. Cushman was born in Worthing-
ton, Mass, Sept. II, 1861, son of Milo
and Sarah Cushman. When a young man
he entered the employ of the Johnson
Organ company of Westfcld, Mass, and
continued there until his health broke
down. Afterwards he was in the employ
of Mr. Glidden III Putney and Brattlc-
boro. Quiet and unassuming, Mr..
Cushman was ain absolutely dependable
man, faithful to every duty and to
every trust conided to him. He was
deeply attached to the fraternal or,
CARNATIONS with which he was aiili-
ated and took exceptional interest in
their activities. Those who knew him
intimately had for him feelings of
sincere respect and friendship
lie was Mason, member of the East
crn Star and Junior Order of American
Mechanics of Putncy, of Beauscant
commondery, No. !, X. T., of Brattlc-
boro and of the Grange and Knights of
Pythias Of Westdeld, Mass.
He leaves two brothers, William +,
Cushman of Brattleboro and d. +. Cush-
man Of Westfcld, and three nephews.
There was prayer service at the un-
dertaking rooms of Moran & Rohde
Monday at $40 a. M, Rev. d. T..
Trout officiating and the body was
taken to Wcstficld on the 9.20 train
for burial, the service there being con
Quoted by the knights of Pythias.
The bearers at the service were l..
d. Taylor, w. f. Hubbard, II. +. Web
ster and w, A. Shumwav.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
EIGHT NEW MEN CALLED.
Take Places of Eight Who Asked for
Deferred Classifcation-Wil Report
Here April 90

Eight men, whose names appeared in
the list OF the Is who were to BIZ called
for service from Windham county in the
present draft, have applied for deferred
classification and were not called They
are Thomas IL. Clark of West DUN
merston, Clarence II. Adams of Bellows
Falls, Lafane j. Diary of Jacksonville,
Fred C. Smith of South Windham, Jo-
scph Fioro of Brattlcboro, Euclid Con-
turc of Putney, Sidney j. Gaines of Gull.
ford and Henry ID, kingsbury of Raw
sonville.
The eight who have been called to re.
port in their places April 20, and who
will leave with the others of the draft
call April 30 at ll33 for Camp Devens,
are; Selden p, Knight of Cambridge
port, George c. Stoodley of SaNtons Riv-
err Daniel II. Tenney of SaXtons River,
Ralph, II, Davis of West Dover, John
Madiviopolas of New Britain, Conn. Mer-
ton l.. Perry of Jamaica, Eugene l.. ia
queth of Bernardston and Gerald IL.
Winchester of Bratteboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
MRS. GERTRUDE D. HAVEN.
Sister of Judge E. L. Waterman of This
Town Dies in Jamaica.

Mrs, Gertrude d. Haven, 80, died in
Jamaica April IL of bronchitis. Funcr-
al services were held at her home
Thursday afternoon, April 49, Mrs,
Haven was daughter of the late
Chandler and Polly J. Waterman
and was born Sept. g, ls4S, in Jamaica,
where she spent the most of her life,
She married Lowell Haven, who was Il
soldier in the Civil war and died sew,
eral years ago. She leaves two sons,
Webster c. of Jamaica and Lee S. of
Londonderry, and two grandchildren,
Mrs. Tressie Haven Foley and Miss
lIctty Haven, daughters of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Haven. She also leaves one
sister, Mrs. Olive \, Subway of ia
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
HUNT AT HEAD OF
BOARD OF TRADE
Directors Organize and Transact
Items OF Business
Annual Meeting Of Board Held with
Largo Attendance and Interesting
Reports-Hoover Lunch Served.

William L. Hunt. of the Goodnow
Pearson & Hunt store, was elected presi-
dent of the Bratteboro board of trade
when the newly elected directors met
Friday night in the headquarters to or
ganize. Mr.. Hunt has been actively iden-
titled with various enterprises for the
betterment of the community, is a young
man of keen business judgment, and will
bring TO bear energy, ability and enthu-
siasm in making the board give Il good
account of itself
For vice presidents the directors elect
ed Arthur f. Roberts and j.. II. Crane.
Edward j. Fenton was named as chair
man of committee to cooperate with
the local Liberty loan committee in OBJ.
serving Liberty Loan day, Friday, April
26.
Tho proposition to make some public
recognition of the IS Windham county
young men called to leave Brattleboro for
Camp Devens April 80 was discussed ia
voraby and a committee to take charge
of the matter was chosen, consisting of
J. Harry Estev, Il. J. Waterman, Glen
ham Jones and V. II. Winchester.
1t was decided to conduct a cleanup
campaign the week of May IL, and for
this purpose a committee was named,
consisting of Rev. u. +. Trout, Harold p.
White and ID. +. Tasker.
After some discussion of the coal situa-
ton +. II. Crane of the local fuel com
mittee was named to represent the Brat
tleboro manufacturers at the conference
in the executive chamber in Montpelier
April "a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
NECK BROKEN IN WOODS.
Charles Joslyn Falls While Rolling Log
with Canthook, Striking on Head
Met Instant Death.

Charles Joslyn Of West Chesterfield,
y. H., met instant death Tuesday aft
ernoon while logging in the woods for
Arthur Chickcring, who has portable
sawmill about mile north of o. T..
Randall'S place, in charge Of Ellcry
Harvey.
The exact circumstances Of the acct.
dent are not known but so far as it can
be figured out Mr.. Joslyn was lifting ON
II canthook, attempting to get log in
position for loading, when the log sud
denly started and Mr.. Joslyn fell for
ward over it, striking ON the top of his
head and breaking his neck.
Mr.. Joslyn lived on what is known as
Day hill. He was ~ years old. He
leaves wife and two daughters, Mabel,
Is, and Myrtle, IL. He also leaves "a
young man of IS, Harold Dodge, who
has lived with the family in the re-
lationship of Il son,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
GRIEF CAUSED SUICIDE.
Frank S. Foster Shot Himself in the
Dooryard of His Home in East Mont

Gricving over the death of his moth
cr, Mrs. Sarah II. Foster, on April IS
Frank s. Foster of East Montpelier
Center ended his own life Satur-
day by the usc,of rife, his body
being found in the yard of the Foster
home by a neighbor, who drove in
during the forenoon. The young man
had been greatly attached to his moth
or and her death seemed to heighten the
depression which had been noticed all
the week. He had always lived at
home and the sense of her loss, follow.
ing so soon after the death of his
father, Austin $. Foster, who passed
away last fall, seemed more than ho
could bear,
\ double funeral was held in tho
home Sunday afternoon ~
Frank S. Foster was nearly 33 years
of age, having been born on May II,
1885. He attended the schools near
his home and was for n time enrolled in
Goddard seminary at Barre. Except for
the time spent away at school, the
Young man had always lived on the
home farm. He is survived by two
brothers and three sisters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

maica, and two brothers, Judge f. l..
Waterman of Brattleboro and w. w.
Waterman of Bridgeport. Mrs. Haven
had been blind for more than 12 years,
but she bore her affection with great
patience and fortitude. She will be
missed by the many neighbors and
friends whose kindly acts and calls
she and her family always deeply APP
preciated While her health permitted
she was constant attendant at the
Baptist church of Jamaica and was in
terested in its activities.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
TO ENTERTAIN MEMS FORUM.
Unitarian and Universalist Men to Fur
nish Speakers May ..

Tho men of the Unitarian and Uni
vcrsalist churches will entertain the
Men S Forum Thursday evening, May
:, IN the Unitarian parish house. This
includes all the men Of the town.
Rev Samuel b. hobbs, field sccre'
taly Of the American Unitarian associa-
ton, will be the speaker. His theme
will be The Church in War Time.
DIR. hobbs is Il speaker of wide rep
utation and forcefulncss, and the meet
ing is sure to be one of much interest
and profit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

Willis--"What are you doing with all
those charts and timetables Glllls--
Those charts are the lists. OF tbs various
meatless, whcatless and BUTTERFLIES days
in the various states. I'm trying TO fig
IRE out a trip whereby L. can get ham
sandwich once a month ;" Life,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

c, G. Page, supposed to have persisted
on the Cyclops, was a grandson OF Sen
at0r Carroll S. Page.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

The military surgeons have found creped
paper a very satisfactory substitute for
cotton gauze bandages.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26
A Pledge.

Cross my heart and hope to die
II | ever, ever, ever buy
Or use thing on which l see
The trade mark "Made in Germany.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-04-26

Diamonds are indispensable both to cut
glass and ice
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-06-28
Vienna Reports RepuIse of Diaz.

Vienna, June 2S-Italian forces at
tempted to cross the Piave at one
point in boats, the war office annOunc-
ed
The effort failed, the boats being de
stroyed by the Austrian artillery, il
is declared Italian troops made an
other attempt to storm Col del RoSso
between the Brenta and As'ago, which
the Austrians captured in their recent
offensive, according to the Austrian
war office report The enemy was re-
pulsed with heavy losses, the an
nOuncement states.
The statement reads:
Near Tezzecca, in the valley of the
Adige and the Zugna, italian recon
noitering thrusts broke down.
The hotly contested Col del RoS-
50, which We had taken !, Storm and
which has been VIGOROUSLY held since
then throughout fighting of the heavi-
est character, was once more attack
ed by enemy forces after violent
drumfire
st was vain undertaking on the
part of the enemy. All The attacks
were dashed To pieces. The enemy
suffered heavy losses in killed and
wounded and left Il great number of
prisoners in our hands.
Near Ponte di Piave Dust To the
north of the Zenson bend) the Italians
attempted to reach our bank in boats
These were shot to pieces.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-06-28
ITALIANS WIPE0UT
AUSTRIAN POST
The TiGh irg Shifts to Noun
lain Regions.
Fec halted, SAYS vienna

The British Forces Take a Strong
hold in the Lys Salient-Get Pris-
cners ard Machine Guns.
Rome. June 2S-An AuStr an adj
vance post in the mountain region was
SURPRISED by Italian troops and wiped
out. the war Office announced.
Along the front as IL whole, the ac-
tivity was nowhere of marked inten-
Sly
The statement says:
During the day the fighting actir
ity was normal along the front
North of Serravaile Ton the Adj g
the garrison OF a large enemy advaEc-
ed post was surprised by our assault
troops and destroyed
In this mountain area after an 1tal
ian raid had resulted in the capture
of prisoners and machine guns the
AHStrianS retaliated by attacking tn
Italian advanced line In force. The
enemy was repulsed with consider
able losses.
Austrian prisoners to the number
of more than 500 were taken on june
-. during the operation in which tn,
Italians extended their bridgehead a
Capo Sile
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-06-28
Hajo Gains Stronuhold.

London, June 2S-British troops
took Il German strong point west of
VieuX Berquin, east of HaZebrouck,
and captured prisoners and machine
guns, says the official statement from
Field Marshal HaiS.
The German artillery has been uc-
tive on the Lys salient.
The statement reads:
"By a successful minor operation
during the night we gained possession
of a hostile strong point west of
Vieux Berquin and captured number
of prisoners and some machine guns,
1.-The hostile artillery has been ac-
tive at different points between Given
chy and Robecq and with gas shells
against the northeastern portion of
she forest of Nieppe.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-06-28
TO WEED OUT DIRECTORS
Some Sent to Farms. Others Foune
Wrongly Classified.

Washington, June 2S.-Reports of
many cases of cleared-up miSunder-
standings have come from the special
board which held personal interviews
with conscientious DIRECTORS at train
ing camps.
The war department gives figures
for Camp Gordon, Ga. To ILLUSTRATE
The boards work.
There seventy-twO segregated OBJ
jectors were persuaded to accept ncn'
combatant service under the provis
ion of the presidents order. Twelve
of the men Withdrew their objections
or it was found that they had mis-
understood the original questions and
should not have been class fled a.
conscientious ohier'orS.
Fifty-four .nCn WHO failed 10 con
vince the board 81 their in1h lily t.
take up ml;tHIy sorry 60 " thnH' ""
Iating Their c.nSric;I,e> ". r. ~ Ter"
to accep! SOY re q" max" Il ms we.
liable to coUr martial.
Twentv-throc n"n OF religious SCI
plps were regarded rs Sirc"re in Ii i
convictions and re-, commended for /!
loughS at private's pay to 1t" farm
work
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-06-28
NATION-ORY RIDER
IN AGRICULTURE BILL
Senate Committee Votes 8 to
3 For Prohibition,

Washington, June 28.-The senate
agriculture committee agreed upon an
amendment to the $11,OOO,O0J emer-
Rency agricultural appropriation bill
providing for national prohibition.
Under. the amendment the manu-
facture and sale of whisky and wine
would be prohibited after June ~,
1918, and the manufacture and sale OF
beer three months after the final ap-
prevail Of the bill by the president
The amendment was framed by Sem
ator Norris, Republican, Nebraska, as
q substitute for the pending one by
Senator Jones, Republican, Washing
ton. The Jones amendment would
have brought about absolute prohibi-
ton Immediately upon enactment OF
the legislation.
The Norris compromise was adopted
by the committee by vote OF to
8. Those opposed to the Norris amend
ment attempted to have it changed SO
- to permit the sale of beer six
months after its passage and later pro-
posed four months. Both efforts re-
suited In defeat.
Senator Gore, Democrat, Oklahoma
the chairman, said the bill with the
new amendment would be reported tC
the senate today and an effort woulo
be made to bring 1t up for consid
Grafton.
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Stolk and Cupid
Cunning Plotters
Many a New Home will Have a Little
Sunbeam to Brighten IL

Cupid and the stork are held up to ven
Grafton; they are rated as cunning plotters
to herald the coming of the little sunbeam
to gladden. the hearts and brighten the
homes of a host of happy families.
There is a most remar kable preparation,
known as Mothers Friend, which has been
used by women for over half century
before the arrival Of the stork. This is a
penetrating external application for the alb
domen and breast. By daily use through
out the waiting months, strain and tension
is relieved. The muscles are made elastic
and pliable so that when baby comes they
expand with case and the pain and danger
at the crisis is naturally less.
Then, too, the nerves are not torn and
drawn with that usual wrenching strain. and
many dstresseS, such as nervousness, nausea,
bearing down and stretching pains, are
among the discomforts and facilitating ex-
periences women who have used Mothers
Friend say they have entirely escaped by the
application of this time-honored remedy.
Thousands of women have used Mothers
Friend and know from experience that it is
one of the greatest contributions to healthy,
happy motherhood.
Write to the Bradfeld Regulator Co.,
Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ca, for their 'Moth-
erhood Book" There is wealth of in
struction and comfort to be derived from
reading this little book. 1t is plainly written
just what every woman wants to know. Get
bottle of Mothers Friend from the drug
gist today, and thus fortify yourself against
pain and discomfort.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-06-28
74|4l,5oo'ASS|CNED
T() pI!,CE IN WAR
Draft Of New RogisIrantS is
Completed,
246 WAS IiGST DRAWN
Numbers Were Drawn From Big Glass
Bowl in the Presence OF High Gov
eminent Officials.

Washington jon. 81 Ii draw
ing uI numbers t. de rlhIinc III" or
der in which a i..hb youths 0i The
Glasses of 1918 VIII hC called INTO
military service Was coIrdurtri WITH
much the same cerennn! which mark
ed tlr great drawing o. i wear ago.
This time it was 4 ri.:rh >ttAiIer
affair and iii view Of the fac, ,ltat the
classification system more neatly de-
terlnineS the order of service thar
does The actual uHmeri,al c,drr. II
was not surrounded with SL,ii di'a-
matte interest.
The drawing was held in III" great
conference room 81 the S";itt" "ilce
building with Secretary OF ar a'sef
blindfolded. taking the frs. &e:atine
capsule, with number enclosed from
the glass bowl.
Ii WIS number > g Numbers 1l6S
and SIS were the second and third,
respectively.
J. Following is the complete list OF III"
draft numbers drawn. Read the mum
bers across each column to get them
! in the proper order.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-06-28

PsrsIling DIRECTED to Send tI3i
10 Jo..l kIIy.

Washington, June 2S.-General Per
shing. under instructions from Wash
ington. has selected ii regiment OF IN
fantry 70 be sent Immediately TO Italy,
Secretary ~ War Baker made this
announcement.
The secretary wojild not-disclose the
identity of the troops. The regiment
$ training IN France, and Will be re-
placed by one sent from this side.
Mr.. Baken indicated the sending OF
this reg laeit was net 10 be taken rs
representing The full extent of Amerl
can militar., participation on the ltan
an front. Which HAY be carried Out
later
The first regiment will carry the
American flag 10 Immediately Jon
those OF Italy. France and Great Brit
ain against the AuS;rians for its mora
effect.
The United Safes already is repre-
scented in Italy by an aviation contin
gent.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-06-28
Now to Find Number in Draft

Consul tie serial number on your
registration card.
F.nd his same number i'll the list
II drawings
Find nut how many men were regis
tered in your district.
Strike out all the numbers above
The total regiStrantS III your district
and count down to your position With
thp higher numbers eliminated
This will tell your position in the
next call.
Thus, If YOUR serial number is 30
and YOU live in Il district where ~
are registered. you viii be the ten l.
raan called. although actually you1
number came out Seventy-third In I'll"
drawing.