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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-24
PERSONAL.

Mrs. David S. Carey went this after
noon to Gardner, Mass, to visit her
mother, Mrs. Murray. Her daughter,
Mary, went to Gardner Sunday.
Miss Dustin, nurse in the Brattleboro
Memorial hospital, was called today to
her home in Manchester, \. H., on ac
count of the death of her father.
Mrs. w H. Haigh was called yester-
day to Dover, y. j., on account of the
death of her granddaughter, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Haigh
DR.. Lawrence F. Heaphy of New York
IS at his home. on Cedar street for the
holidays Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J.
Heaphy of Montpelier are expected to-
night.
Sergeant Arthur L. Clapp, who is in
the quartermaster s corps, stationed at
. Fort Ethan Allen, is at his home on
Main street to remain until after
Christmas.
Mrs Cola Morse received a telegram
yesterday stating the serious illness
with pneumonia of Mrs S. +. Breese
Morse. Mrs. Morse left yesterday fol
Bridgeport.
| Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Hawley an6
| daughter, Miss Jessie Hawlcy. went
! this afternoon 10 Holden, Mass, II
spend Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs
/ Charles Hawley and family.
/ Mrs Austin X. George and daugh
ter, Martha, left yesterday for Rupert
to spend . few days in the home OF
| Mr.. and Mrs. John HARDWOOD. They
We're accompanied by Seaman Harold
s. Harwood, who visited his sister, Mrs
George, over Sunday.
| II. Wignan, il Green st Teacher 0
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-12-24

r. Wignall, il Green st Teacher of
violin, piano, cello, mandolin, banjo, and
Hawaiian instruments, cornct, baritone,
saNophone, harmony and composition.
250-tf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19
R:yHI
3 By E. T. WHITEHEAD co.
DAWSON MASS MEETING FOR
LARGER AND BETTER SCHOOL

The people of Dawson s community
earnestly request every white voter be-
tween Hill Cross Roads and Whita-
ker s chapel and between Crowell s
and Mullins to meet them at Dawson s
Cross Roads on Wednesday afternoon,
March 81, at three o'clock, at which
time we expect Prof. Akers and Rev.
c. Fl. johnson with us to give us a
talk on charging Dawson s school,
Already considerable work has been
done along this line and neat sum
raised which has greatly enthused us.
Remember, every white voter, wheth-
er he is for or against the extension
of the shchool make an effort to come
to Dawson s Wednesday afternoon,
March 81, promptly at three CLOCK.
Mrs. j. B. Partin
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19
SCHOOL NOTES
4: \ 4 X X Il X X i X X X X X X + j.

This morning Prof. r. D. jenkins
received notice from Rohersonville
High School that Miss Martha Delgray
and Lurline Ross were to represent the
negative in debate at Scotland Neck
which will be held March goth. Will
liamston High School represents the
affirmative and the question is Gre
solved That Congress should enact a
law requiring to settle disputes by
compulsory arbitration Of interstate
commerce.
Scotland Neck High School repre-
sentatives are away from home on
this date the affirmative of this ques-
ton being represented at Robersonville
against Williamson and the negative
being at Williamson against Rober-
sonville High School.
Misses Hattie Green and Inez Man
ming Of Robertsonville will meet Scot
land Neck at Williamson.
So far Williamson debaters have
not been heard from.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19
FARMER, HOG RAIsERs-The Hat

erlandt Soy Bean is much earlier
than the Mammoth Yellow and will
furnish grazing and feed for your
hogs August and September. We have
few bushels only, $3.50 peck. Nam
moth Yellow $4.OO bu. Ito San 81
bu. Shields Commissary, 3-1@tf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19
"BRoADWAY, ARIZONA,

The Dixie Theatre is tonioht offer-
ing its patrons five reel Triangle
Feature, "Broadway Arizona,'' fea-
turing popular Olive Thomas.
Broadway, Arizona,'' is love
story of a cowboy who kidnapped a
queen of the great white way and of
their subsequent adventures
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19

The Ladies Of the Baptist church
will have the L. Waxman old stand
on Friday for the benefit Of the Bap-
fist Church and will serve dinner
dinner and supper. Also they will have
ice cream and cake so the young
people can come there and get it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19

FOR RENT-House recently vacated
by M. Maggid on Main street, next
the Episcopal church. Fine location
for business man: also ten acres OF
land at w. H. Smith 8 place, two
miles from town, and 25 acres on
the land that Mr.. Shaw now has for
a saw mill. Apply W. F. Butter
worth. 5-lo-ot'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19

DR.. Carelle, who preached here yes
'terady, had tiresome experience get
ting here in that he left Raleigh at
half past two O'Clock yesterday morn
ing and arrived only in time for morn
ing services.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19

FOR sALE-Wiu sell my Office and lot
at tax valuation j. P. Wimberlev.
Battleboro, N. C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS OF
GENERAL INTEREST.

Dawson S Mass Meeting Wednesday,
March p.
Call on Edwards and Company for
lime. Plaster and Fertilizer.
Mr., Ashby Dunn motored to Halifax
this morning on business.
900
Mr.. W. A. Marks left on the morning
>rain for Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. c.
Mr. ". C. Waters left this morning
ror Plymouth on business for a few
days.
The Mckay Stalk Cutters and Guano
Sewers are said to be the best on the
market. For sale by Edwards and Co.
Every white voter IS duty bound to
meet the good people at Dawson s
March y.
900
inc train for Rocky Mount to spend
few days.
Mr.. Paul Price left on the morning
train for Hassels to spend the day on
business
Mr. W. w Manning left this morn
inc for Rocky Mount to spend a few
DAYS with friends and relatives.
1-O-O
Dawson s is going to have a good
school. Can't YOU join US and make
It assured?
900
Mr.. J. L. Hooker left this morning
for Goldsboro on business and will be
gone for several days.
Miss Mary Weldon Smith arrived
on the morning train from Raleigh
where she has been spending several
lav with friends and relatives there.
Mrs A. NJ. Riddick had her spring
opening this morning and large num-
Der of ladies were present to see the
new styles.
Messrs Sherwood Alsbrook, Chief
Moore, Gene Bishop, and R. G. Shackell
were motored to Halifax bv Mr.. Henry
Coleman.
Messrs w. E. Smith, Paul Kitchin,
DR.. J. E. Shields, and Stuart Smith
motored to Halifax this morning to be
present during the court.
Better get a ventilated windshield
FOR your Ford before hot weather.
Ask Riddick.
Mrs. Herbert Mcdowell who Eas
operated on yesterday morning in John
son-Willis Hospital stood the operation
r very nicely and is improving.
n. u $50
Mr. Herbert Mcdowell is expected
TO return this afternoon if Mrs. Her
bert McDowell's condition will be i'm
proved enough.
Bathing is essential to good health.
Let us give your car a good bath the
price is small and the benefit great.
Ask Riddick.
Mrs. Louis Barfeld left on the morn
ing train for Rocky Mount to spend a
few days visiting.
Mr.. D. P. Glasgow left this morn
ing for Rocky Mount after spending
few days here with his mother.
Everybody retires why not RETIRE
your car with United States tirese
others may be cheaper, BUT Ask
Riddck.
Our line Of low cut shoes for Ladies
Misses and Children are being opened
up this week. See our line before
ouylng your spring shoes. Edwards &
Company.
800
Mrs. J. W. spivey who has been
visiting few days here with Mrs.
Florence Hancock left on the morning
Train for her home in Woodville.
900
Mrs. Frank Garris left this morning
LOT her home in Woodville after spend
ing few days with her mother Mrs.
Florence Hancock.
1870
Nr. Mamie Hoffman left this morn
Alg Tor Norfolk. Va to spend few
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19
WEATHER REPORT FOR WEEK
ENDING MARCH II
BY ]. Y. Savage

By j. Y. Savage
Temperature, highest, 81 on Mar. IA
Temperature, lowest, 26' on Mar. II
Temperature average high &C.,.
Temperature, average low AZ $40.
Rainfall O9-1OO inches.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19

'LOST-Pol1cy in Metropolitan Insur-
ance Co. for $1,000 made to Paul
Smith. No use to anyone. Return
or advise Paul Smith, Hobgood, or
The Commonwealth. 3-lo-ot.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-03-19

M O . Ell. 3 A Il B f. e S II o p
Methods, Sharp Steel. Best
Service
Electrical Shampoo and
M..ssaE. Machines.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16

yesterday arrived at his home in this city on short furlough. Private Selander is minus his left arm and the significant empty sleeve immedi- ately commands for the Wearer the honor, esteem and respect of the en- tire community, as in the case of Private Fred Becker, who returned home a month ago with a leg gone, and Private George Beckett who ar rived last week with his left hand missing.
 Thus far, these are the only maimed New Britain boys who have returned home from the scenes of strife and blOodshed overseas and in each case the young heroes have calmly declined to go into detail as to their own eX- periences but all have voiced the greatest praise for their comrades in arms.
 Private Selandcr enlisted in Com pany 1 of the 102d |. s. Infantry a short time before the troops were sent away. He took part in many of the. history making battles in which the Connecticut boys figured and after being severely wounded he wrote to his father explaining his wounds and sa aying he might be home sooner than anybody expected.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
BURIAN NOT WORRIED
 BY PLIGHT OF TURKS
Foreign Minister Also Pledges Fidelity of
 Austria Hungary.

Basel, Oct. 16-Confidence that Turkey would remain faithful to the Teutonic alliance was expressed by Baron Burian, the Austro- Hungarian foreign minister, in a statement to the foreign affairs committee of the Hun garian delegation according to Vienna adVices. The foreign minister re-as- serted Austria -Hungary's fidelity to Germany.
 We shall enter upon the negotia- tions,' he said, "closely united with our faithful German ally and with Turkey, which continues to keep her engagements towards the alliance not withstanding the difficult situation in which she is placed by the disappear ance of Bugaria.
 T wish to point out as self-evident fact resulting from this close union of the allies that we shall always reg ulate our attitude in the approaching negotiations in constant reciprocal agreement with them. If he bases of the agreements to be concluded exist as the result of the acceptance of the points of the program (Baron Burian evidently was referring to President Wilson's program,) the ap- plicatio and executing of these di- verse points in their practical bearing can, nevertheless, give rise to differ ences of opinion which we must try to dissipatc by carefully weighing the opposing point of view and vigorous ly defending the conditions of our constitutional existence.
 The alles will have to support each other in these discussions They will have to find in the settlement of liti- gious questions that line of agreement which will protect their interests from injury"
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
Suspension at Skoda Works.

Paris, Oct. 16.--Meetings called by the CZecho-SloVak council at Prague to protest against the eXportation of foodstuffs from Bohemia resulted in ;L general strike which is developing into a revolt, according to dispatches from Zurich to todays Paris news papers. Martial law has been pro- claimed throughout tho country and German and Hungarian troops are occupying Prague, Pilsen, Pisek and Tabor. taE
 The dispatches report that the movement has spread to Moravia and that there has been fighting at Brunn, the capital, Olmutz and Skoda, the latter the seat of the big Austrian gun plant, where work is said to have been suspended.
 Machine guns it is added, have been posted ill the principal streets of Prague and artillery has been put into position likewise. The popula- tion, it is declared, is in nowisc in timidated however. and there is reason to believe the people have arms It is even reported that fight ing now is going on in Prague.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
COMMERCIAL TRUST
 PETITION REFUSED
Treasurer y. c. Iloomis Learns That War Industries Board ForbidS
 Changes at Bank.

J. C. Loomis. treasurer of the Com mercial Trust company, received off, cial notification this morning from tho War Industries Board at Washington stating that his application for per- mission to remodel the bank building has been denied. MT. LoonliS plans to so personally before the board in Washington ard explain his case In hopes that it may be rcconsidered.
 It is understood that both the local building director well as the state director passed favorably on the ap- plcation, but when 1t reached Wash ington it was puashed. The estimated cxnensc was between S15,0O0 and $20,000 and the work was to include the installation of a. large vault, inter nal alterations, moving the staircase and increasing the office space.
 On the strength of the state direc- tors O. K, MT. Loomis had some of the minor alterations begun, when further work was cut short by this mornings notice.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
VOCATIONAL HIGH
 NOT STATE SCHOOL
But City Will Doubtless Turn it Over to Government If it is Needed
 For War Work.

A misunderstanding that might have some embarrassing compiica- tionS seems to have arisen between Governor M. H. HolComb and the rep- resentative of the Training and Dilu- resented by Director Charles T. Clay ton. This morning Chairman B. F. Gaffney of the school board was sur prised to read in the papers that the governor had completed arrange ments whereby the board of educa- ton of this state agrees to turn over to the Training and Dilution Service the facilities of the trade schools To- cated at New Britain, Putnam, Tor rington, Danbury, Bridgeport, New Haven, and South Manchester for training purposes.
 The misunderstanding arises from the fact that there Is no state trade school in New Britain The state trade school was abandoned when the new Vocational High school was built The Vocational High school is not a state institution but, according to Judge Gaffney, is purely a city insti- tuition and any arrangements for it's use will have to be made through the city authorities.
 However, the school board has not yet officially received advice that the school is wanted for this purpose, but when it does there is no doubt that the city will at once place it's splen- did educational equipment at the dis posal of the government for war work
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
YANKEES PUSH UP IfEUSE VALLEY
 OVERCOMING HUN FRESH FORCES
Make Progress on Both Sides of River and Make New Gaps in Kriernhild-Stee- lung Line.

With the American Forces, North west of Verdun, Oct. 16, 12:1O D. m. (By the Associated Press )-The Ger mans today continued their resistance against the advance of the American forces on this front, the strength of the opposition fully equalling that of yesterday.
 With machine guns, some artillery fire and minor cOunter-attacks the Germans this morning 1nterpOSed desperate resistance to Pershing's men all along the line.
 All the counter r-attacks were easily repulsed. They had the appearance, because of the small numbers of men employed, of being efforts to throw confusion into the American ranks in order to gain time.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
JOHN P. BEGLEY IS
 PNEUMONIA VICTIM
Assistant United States District At trncy in Hartford Was Native
 of New Britain.

Hartford Oct. 1G.---The death of John P. Begley, assistant U. S. district attorney here, occurred this forenoon at his home 4 Jewell Court, due to pneumonia. He was 26 years of age, native of New Britain and unmar- ried. He was a graduate of Trinity college in 1913 and of Harvard law school in 1916. He had been special assistant to T.. $. District Attorney Thomas T. Spollacy since May 1917 and during the latters leave of ab- sence had been practically in charge of the Connecticut district
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
Cannot Hope for Military Victory.


 Basel, Oct. 16.-The Central Power found themselves no longer able t hope for a military decision in thei favor and Bulgaria's demand fo peace only hastened the presentation of their peace propositions, Baro, Burian, the Austro Hungarian foreig minister declared in recent state ment to the foreign affairs comrnitte of the Hungarian delegation at Wien na.
 Although the Central Powers hav been able to face the new military sit uation," the foreign minister said, i must be stated that we cannot hop| any longer for a decisive success b1 arms, while our adversaries are no sure of their power to crush our rel distance. Hence further bloodshed il useless
 Baron Burian said that q sentimen| of pure humanity always pervade} President Wilson's ideas on the solu| tion of world problems, "even when h| joined our adversaries and laid dowl certain principles directed against ud His declarations, therefore, never rel mained without influence amongst ul and were never rejected by us in prinl ciple."
 The foreign minister expressed tn. view that the creation of a league o nations constituted a preliminary con dition for the establishment of a peac, of impartial justice, such as Presi dent Wilson and we desire Such league" he added would form tn framework of the new world. It is upol it that the various states will build m their reciprocal relations"
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
DELAY WAR CONFERENCE
State Chamber Of Commerce War Conference at New London Post poncd 10 October 25-2G.

.Thc State Chamber Of Commerce War Conference which was scheduled tc be held at New London on Mon day and TE2SdaY, October q and 22 has been postponed to Friday ana Saturday, October 25 and 2G This action has been taken owing to the serious conditions caused by the cpl Gemic jn the middle and western sec lions Of the state, and because the shipyard's inability to hold the launching on the date scheduled However, Mr. Sprugue has received a telegram from President Morse of tho Groton Iron Works saving that the chamber is invited to attend the launching which will be held Satur- day, October 26.
 The Publicity Committee of the Liberty Loan, through l.. A. Spraguo and Noah Lucas, has secured a group of war relics brough from the front by a brother of Harry Holcomb of Hartford, who loaned the collection They were placed on exhibition in McMillan's window this afternoon and will remain there until the end of the week. The collection consists of the following articles:
 Two German belts, canteen, Z drinking cups, 1 shell nose, i hand grenade, pieces of shrapnel, 1 alum mum nose end. 1. time fuse end, 2 paper knives. shell pencils, l ring, 8 buttons, l one-pound shell, one- pound shell vases, detonator, 1 match holder, l gas mask, 1 prisoners cap, ? German helmets, l French hel- met. 3 German officers helmets, 1& vases.
 There will be a meeting of the Milk DeaBera' association tomorrow evening at P. m.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
DO YOU WANT TO MAKE
 GERMANY SURRENDER?

Chairman A. J. Sloper of the Liberty Loan committee de- sires to correct a wrong im- prcssion which has gone out concerning the Unconditional Surrender club. The essentials of membership are: Either mako a second subscription to the Fourth Liberty Loan or double the pledge made to the Third Liberty Loan. Some have the idea that it is neces- sary to double the pledge to the present loan. This is not so. A second subscription Is necessary, and it may be for only $50. The committee hopes that every one who joins the club will show his approval by making the second subscrip- ton for bonds as large as pos sibIe. The essential thing is BUY ANOTHER BOND!
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
50 PNEUMONIA PATIENTS
Many Now Being Cared For At Hos pital-17 New Ones-Five Deaths During Night.

There are now over 50 cases of pneumonia at the New Britain Gen. era1 hospital. During the night there were five deaths. one of the victims had been in the hospital 36 hours, but the others were there less than 12 hours. The cases had so far advanced that the mortality is no reflection on the institution. One of those who died was in the hospital less than 20 minutes. Seventeen pneumonia pa tients were admitted to the hospital yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
French Creep Up On RetheI.

Paris, Oct. 16-French forces last night captured the village of Acy- Romance, within a mile of the import ant railway junction at Rethel in the Champagne, the war office announced today.
 The French made further progress north of Sissonne, while between Sisson1e and Rethel they repulsed q violent enemy counter-attack near St GeTmainm
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
WekerIc Asserts Hungary's Rights.

Amsterdam, Oct 14.-Dr. Wekerle, the Hungarian premier, hinted in a recent speech that it was possible he would resign in the near future. It was during this address that he de- clared Hungarys attitude toward Austria has materially changed and that Hungary must be represented at the peace conference. He explained, however that he did not mean that Hungary would conclude a separate peace.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
VETERANS IN NEW HOME.

The regular meeting of Stanley Post G. A. R.. will be held this cvc- ilwortT club rooms in the Sovercigns building. All members are asked to attend and the Sons of Veterans are also invited.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
Mobilization, Concentration of Nationa Strength and Raising Mi itary Age" to Rel sist Potential Invasion; Message Acted Likd
 Douche of Cold Water; Editors Wax Wrotll

London. 1G:-President Wilson's reply the German produced unfavorabe impression Berlin says Central News dispatch from Amsterdam today The pub caton of the reply, adds followed by panic Berlin banking circles and the stock exchange
 The German command the advces state will come Berlin the end of the week. deliberate mobza on of the national strength and the raising the military age'
 The German newspapers point the message adds, that President Wilson's had the effect of cold douche the hopes for peace engended by his first the the sharpes with unbrded words, adding that the language of President Wilson become excited after the conferences he has had with the As
 It is expected that the German imperial chancellor will decision today the contained President latest dispatch from Copenhagen the Exchange Telegraph company
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
LIEUT.. GARRos DEAD.

Amsterdam. Oct. 16.--Lieut Rolan
 G.. Garros, the noted French aviatol who was posted as missing on Octobe 7, after a flight over the German lines was shot down and killed on Octobe 4, a Berlin message today announced
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
MARRIED AND DIED
 WITHIN FEW HOURS.

St. Louis, oct. 16.-Congressman Jacob F. Aeoker died here this morn ing of Spanish influenza after his mar riage at midnight last night to his private secretary.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
ANOTHER WOUNDED
 SOLDIER RETURNS
Private Dewey Selander of Company I Invalided Home After Year
 .... tg...... t.. st
in France.

Private Dewey Selander son of Olaf Selander of 718 Stanley street, severely wounded in action in France several months ago, has been inva- lided back to the United States and
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
WANDERED IN DELIRIIJM
John Bootz Of 335 Park Street Found in Pajamas Near Fairvie' Cemetery.

John Bootz of 355 Park stree wandered from his home at an earl. hour this morning, clad only in hi pajamas. He was found by a policei man at the corner of Laurel and Smalley streets, in the netghborhood of FairView cemetery.
 Bootz was i'll and delirious. H, was taken to the hospital in the DO lice ambulance.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
Force Fresh Troops Back.

Washington Oct 1G.-Substantial gains on both sides of the Mouse against stubborn resistance. by a rein forced enemy was reported today by Gen. Pershing in his communique for Tuesday,
New Britain herald., 1918-10-16
FALL OF CoURrRAI DnrISENg

London, Oct. 16, 6 p. m.-The Bel. gian city of Thourot has been captured by the Allied forces in their FlandeEa offensive. The fall of Courtrai is i'm. minant. s-.- ~