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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27
CHESTERFIELD. N. H.
Liberty Loan Mass Meeting

The Liberty Loan mass meeting to be
held IN the town hall, Chesterfield, Sat
urday, Sept. %, at 8 clock will be
one of the most important gatherings
of the year. The speakers will be Rev.
Mr.. Robinson of Chesterfield and George
H. Duncan of East Jaffrey.. The music
will be furnished by Fred c. Adams of
Brattleboro and Mrs. F. c. Robinson
of Chesterfield. Miss Boulanger will
give several special patriotic recitations.
The Liberty Loan committee urgently
requests that every family in town
come 10 this meeting.s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27
Football Note.

Amherst high tackled the strong Hol-
yoke high football team for their. opening
game last Saturday and though they put
up stiff argument were defeated 24-0.
Capt. Sullivan, fullback. and Shumway,
right halfhaek came in for special men
ton. Last year amherst high opened
the local season here sept % and lost to
Brattleboro, $50. This year they will
not appear ON the local gridiron until
Nov. 10, and as both teams should be
travelling at top speed on that date a
game worth while may be expected In
the Amherst lineup last Saturday were
five men who were in the Brattleborc
game last year
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27

during the week of Oct. by A. L. Smith
of Burlington. The schedule has not yet
been completed, but it has been ascer-
tanned that the date for the demonstra-
ton to be held at the Scott farm is Oct
II.
Notices viii be sent to Farm Bureau
members, thus enabling all who wish to
avail themselves of the opportunity to
get Information on this subject.
The demonstration viii tell what birds
should be disposed of at once and which
should be kept through the winter, and
viii answer questions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27
SAYS THE SWORD MUST RULE.
Grand Admiral Won Rooster Argues
Against Disarmament.

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 27.--'' We must
be victorious if we are not to perish
politically and economically. said
Grand Admiral Won Rooster, formerly
commander iii chief of the German feet,
in speech TO the German Navy League
at Dortmund.
'1After the war;" continued the Adj
miral, "our ships in large numbers
traverse the ocean and we must have
colonies, with strong points of support.
We want free trade on the seas, and
we will get that under the protection of
the German fleet
The speaker eulogized the sword as
means to victory, saying: As ma
ture needs storms, as God has given
beasts teeth and claws man also needs
the sword
In referring to the proposed league
of nations Admiral Won Rooster assert
ed that Germany would have only the
role of a Cinderella in it.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27
came Wednesday night to be a guest Al

came Wednesday, night to be guest at
I. s. Harris's.
Private Frank f. Ketchum is with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Kctch-
UNI, at the Houghton farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. W Dodge and son,
William Robertson, were in town over
the Valley fair and weekend. Mr..
Dodge attended the fair.
Saturday is the last day for contri-
button of clothes for the relief of tho
Belgians. Contributions should be left
at the C. E. Bradley corporation shop or
notify Mrs. Bradley, chairman of the
committee, and she will call for them.
Warm clothing is especially requested
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27

was a guest Of Mrs. Charles Barrett from
Saturday to Wednesday
Services win be held at the Congrega-
tional church Sunday morning, Sept. 20,
when the pulpit viii be occupied by Dea-
con e. w. Osgood of Bellows Falls.
Rev. Il. A. Beardsee of Springfield oc-
cuped the pulpit of the Congregational
church Sunday. and preached an unus-
nally interesting and forceful sermon.
Mrs o. H. Holden received a letter
iron her son, William, who has been
stationed at Camp Wordsworth, S. c., say
ing he expected to go overseas very soon
He has been commissioned corporal
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27
SOLDIER ROBBED OF UNIFORM.
Continued from Page ~

Private Longfeld remained at the Nc
Donald house over night and left this
morning for Hinsdale to return TO
camp.
Private Longfeld was drafted from
Keene, n H., last July. He went to
Keene last January from Mr.. Melon.
aid s, where he had been employed a
wear. After he came here on fur
Tough he told Mrs Mcdonald that he
was due to be back at Devens Tuesday
of this week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27
j. E. MANN

berry plants in the garden at his cottage
by Sadawga lake. He walked back to
North Adams early Sunday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank White received
word Wednesday that their son, William,
was very i'll of pneumonia at Camp Dew
ems. Raymond Roberts took them to see
their son Immediately by automobile.
Miss Eta Newell, Mr.. and Mrs G. W.
Kentfeld, Mr.. and Mrs. c. s Goodnow
Mr. and Mrs j. r. Gillett. Mr. and Mrs
Bert Shippec, Arthur Deming and G.. II.
Wheeler were among those from here
who attended the Valley fair last week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27
PUTNEY.

Miss Toilette, the primary teacher,
has been i'll and unable to be in school.
Mary Mcany of Claremont, n. H., is
visiting her grandfather, NJ G. Will
iams.
Rev. Richard Burn of Weston will
preach in the Congregational church
Sunday
Rev. R. F. Lands of Souderton, Pa,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27
GRAFTON.

Miss L. J. c.. Daniels is at Auld-,en-
den
Romano Harris has returned from the
West
Mrs. f. L. Daniels Of Chicago is at her
summer homo here.
H. $. Leonard returned to NewfanC
Monday to resume his duties as Juror.
Mrs l.. A Walker and son went tc
Lebanon. y H.. Saturday for a short Wis
IT,
Mrs. +. C. Butterfeld Of Bellows Fall
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27

$3.50 Marqusette Curtains-Hemstitched and
with heavy lace edge. These are great bar
gains, Saturday Special, pair $3.50
SOC Cotton Serge-In navy blue black and car
dinal. Just the thing for women's and chill
drens dresses, Saturday Special 29c
$500 Kimono Aprons-Made of nice percale in
full sizes, and leader at this price
Saturday Special S1.49
75c Feeced Union Suits-For children in sizes
to years. Most wanted garments and Of
extra value, Saturday Special 59c
WOmen's 25c Hose-In black, for Fall wear All
sizes. One Of the greatest bargains on our
counter, Saturday Special 1SG.
35c Fancy RibbOns-Five inches wide and in lots
of desirable coors. Buy early, this is a
bargain, Saturday Special 19c
lots of styles to select from,
Saturday Special 500.
soc Ginghams- any wanted color here.
1t won't be long before even the cheapest
ginghams will be soc,
Saturday Sale Price $50
S139 Silk POplins- In II different coors; SO
inches wide and wonderful silk to wear,
Saturday Sale Price S1.19
$500 Gray Australian Blankets-A big size
double blanket with colored border Note
the value Saturday Special 3.9S
4Oc Percae-Of finest quality madras stripes
for shirtings, &c inches wide; best material
ON the market, Saturday Special CSC
$100 Plaid Dress Goods-Wool mixtures, SO
inches wide; all Fall styles and shades, now
hard to find, Saturday Special 75G
e .
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27
WHITINGHAM.
Death of Fred w. Hull.

Fred W. Hull, 90, a lifelong resident of
this town, died at his home in this viii
lage early Sunday morning after an i'll
ness of several months. Mr.. Hull suf-
fered two strokes of apoplexy last spring
and had been unable to be about but a
very little since He is survived only by
his wife, Mrs. Lula Baker Hull. Mr..
Hull was the last of his family, being
the oldest son of Mr., and Mrs. Jack
Hull OF this town He was a good must
elan and many will remember the strains
of his violin. The funeral was held
Tuesday afternoon at the house, Rev.
Flint Bissell of Wilmington officiating. A
good neighbor and a kind and loving hus-
band has gone to his reward.
DR.. Walsh of Readsboro was called to
see Dwight kentfield Monday.
Mrs. O. j. Mason returned from the
North Adams hospital Saturday.
L. Baker of Reyaltsen, Mass, attended
the funeral of Fred Hall Tuesday.
Herbert Aldrieh, who has typhoid fever,
il somewhat better at this writing.
Miss Lillian Rist of Wilmington was a
week end visitor with Leah Gillett.
L. ". Sawyer took his daughter, Vesta,
back to Smith college Monday. Mr. Saw
yer returned Tuesday.
A. +. Spencer of North Adams came
Saturday night and set out 800 straw
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE NERDUN FRONT, Sept. q, by The
Associated Press--The American ad-
vance continued last night and on the
front of the offensive launched yesterday.
The Americans pushed forward, main
tanning contact with the enemy. Stout
machine gun resistance met during the
night at one point was quickly overcome
with tanks and artillery. The weather
was thick, light rains having begun in
the early morning in the field of the
American operations, obscuring obserya-
ton
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27

+ PARIS Sept. Successful develop
ments of the French offensive begun yes
terday in the campaign is reported today
by the war Office. Over the entire field of
attack by the French formidable German
positions TO "a depth of more than three
miles were brilliantly carried. The
French have captured many towns and
villages and more than 1000 prisoners.
The French forces resumed their attack
this morning and despite unfavorable
weather good progress was reported.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-27

A series of poultry culling demonstra-
tions in Windham county wall be given
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U. S. TROOPS PUSH ON.
Continued from Page H.

Ishtib-Feles road and have captured the
heights south of the road. In the dlrec-
|tion of the Bulgarian border the Serbs
have captured an important ridge The
Serbian cavalry has entered Lochara, IA
miles from the Bulgarian border.
British troops attacked on wide
front south of the Sensee river this
morning, according to report received
here from Field Marshal Haig. First re
ports Indicate that satisfactory progress
is being made.
The numbers of Germans taken pris-
oner by the French and Americans in
the drive in the Champagne and to the
east exceeds 10000 according to a Par
is despatch to the Exchange Telegraph
Co. today.
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CULLING DEMONSTRATIONS.

Poultry Expert, A. L. Smith, to Be al
Scott Farm Oct. II.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24
OBITUARY

Wade Hampton Reynolds was born
In Effinham County. Illinois. Dec. 90.
1894. Died Oct. 9Th, 1918. at S:46
a. III. at sea. Age 23 years. . months
and 16 days. He lived in Illinois the
first few years Of his life and at the
age of 3 years went with his parents
to Southern Oklahoma, spent one
year there, then moved to Nebraska
in 1899 then to Woods Co., Oklahoma
In 1903 and then to Beaver Co., Okla,
In 1912.
He lived here with his parents until
the fall of 1915 when he went to
Colorado. He filed on q hom
in Baca Co.. Colo, Dec. Goth, 1915
that being his 21st birthday.
He spent greater part Of his time
from then on, on his homestead.
Last June he came back to his par
ents home and stayed until July 4th
when he went to Kansas City, Mo-,
and enlisted in the u. s. Navy.
He returned home and remained
until July 2Sth when he bade fare
well to his home and friends and en-
tered the service of his country, where
he served faithfully until his death.
He was at Great Lakes Naval Sta
tion. Illinois from July 3Oth until
Sept. 14th when he was transferred
from there. to Hampton Roads, Va,
and from there to sea. He was on
the U. s. Battleship Kentucky,
first class Fireman for some time
and at the time OF his death was on
the U. s. Hospital ship Solace on the
atlantic ocean.
He had Spanish influenza and de-
veloped into pneumonia. His pres
ence was sunshine to his home and
his life an emblem of purity.
He leaves father, James Albert
Reynolds, and mother. three sisters.
Mrs. Flossie Butcher. Mrs. Oma Du-
Bois and Ruby Reynolds: two broth
ers. Owen Glenn Reynolds and Sam
uel A. Reynolds. all of Forgan, Okla.
One brother, Reuben Reynolds. has
preceded him to the Great Beyond.
In infancy.
He leaves a host OF relatives and
friends to mourn his loss.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24
LETTER FROM RED CROSS DI.
RECTOR TO GRANT FOX,
KNOWLES

Field Director F. Il. Edwards.
Camp Bowie. Base Hospital, Texas
October 13, 1918.
Mr.. Grant Fox.
Knowles, Okla.
Dear SIR
You have the sincerest sympathy
OF the American Red Cross in the
sorrow caused by the death OF your
son Walter NJ. Fox, at this hospital.
All that doctors and nurses could
do for him was done but his illness
developed so rapidly that no human
help could stay the Grim Reaper.
IL you feel in need OF advice or apy
other help ! would suggest that you
go to the Division of Relief in the
Red Cross Chapter nearest your home
and they will help you as far as pos
sible.
In time to come you will learn To
he proud OF the fact that your boy
gave his life in the finest sereyice.
He did not get to the front but his
viii was as fine as that OF those who
actually meet the Germans and the
Zine example OF patriotism that he
gave will put his name on the roll OF
those who gave all for their country.
Sincerely yours,
+. r. EDWARDS.
Hospital Director Red Cross
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
(Omitted last week)

Examinations for the first six
weeks are over and we are glad tC
be working on our regular lessons
again.
Prof. Lenney is on the sick list
and unable to meet his classes. Sew
eral others are absent on account OF
illness.
Francis Carson entered High
School this week. We are glad To
welcome Francis back for he is a
real live wire in all school activities.
Last Tuesday night our basket ball
teams played their first matched
game Of this season. Splendid train
ing was displayed by both sides. Our
boys played a team composed OF the
draft boys who were most all from
the Gate High School and experienced
hands at the game. Altho our boys
put up noble fight they were de-
feated. The score being 10 to 25.
Our girls played the Gate girls and
came out for the victors with a score
Of so to 10. Next Saturday week our
teams go to Gate to play the return
game.
Wednesday night the girls and boys
OF the grades matched the Freshmen
girls and boys with a game OF basket
ball. The grade girls simply walked
away from the High School girls
scarcely giving them a score. Though
some OF them are small the grade
girls are doing splendid work and
give promise OF champion team
when they enter high school. The
gade boys were not so successful as
they lost the game.
For various reasons we have done
away with the old Red and White
Rose Literary Societies which have
been in our school for number of
years. We are now divided in two
companies, A and B. The companies
In turn entertain each Friday at the
regular chapel period 1880 to 1900.
Visitors will be cordially welcomed at
this hour. We are expecting great
results through the competition of
these companies in military drill. de-
bates. readings, and vocal and in
strumental music.
Last Friday afternoon we went on
our first military hike of this school
year. We marched from the High
School Building in squad formation
out to LOofbourrou's. Major Teuney.
Captains Stedman and Kile had
charge OF the companies. As we
through town we greeted the.
people with our lively High School
yells and songs. When we arrived
at our destination, tired and hungry,
we found Lieut.. Smith and the
Chow" committee busily preparing
supper. After a few minutes rest we
Tell In line and attacked the sand
wiches and coffee with the spirit of
rue soldiers. Before marching back
we spent few hours in playing lively
James which were thoroughly enjoyed
,y all.
Vera Fry. Reporter.
Mildred Steadman, Assistant. |
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24
Sgt. Lewis Henry Douglas

Sergeant Lewis Henry Douglas
was born November IL. 1894, in
Christian county. Illinois. He came
with is parents to Beaver county. Ok
lahoma. October 1905. locating near
Caleyvilie. Here he lived and worked,
as the boys of pioneer parents always
work. until called to the colors July
22. 1918. He passed away in the
service of his country. at Fort Ogel-
thorpe. Georgia. October IL, 1918,
and was laid to rest in Caleyville
cemetery, October IS. 1918. Funeral
services were conducted at the
Douglas home by Rev. J. l.. Wells,
of Knowles.
Sgt. Douglas was converted in the
spring of 1914 and received into the
United Brethren church at Sunset.
He was superintendent of the Sunday
School there for two years and was
also president of the Christian En-
deavor society for the same length of
time. He was splendid Christian
worker wherever he went and lived
the life of a Christian. IL is given
to few young men to make as many
friends in so short life. He truly
gave his life for his home, his church
and his country. His memory will
ever be a blessing to all who knew
his Christian character, true-hearted-
ness and loyalty.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24
CORP. SETH SKINNER WRITES
FROM FRANCE
Somewhere in France
Sent 10 1918

Sept. IL, 1918.
Beaver Herald.
Beaver. Okla.
Dear Friends:
have Travelled several thousand
miles since you last heard from me.
We had jolly time coming over. Sew
eral of us got real sea sick but
that only lasted a day. The morning
we saw land there was great rejoic-
ing. We all got out on deck to get
n look at France. We pulled into
harbor about three In the afternoon.
have travelled almost across France
and have seen some OF Napoleon's
work and some wonderful sights.
France Is rather rough country.
Most all OF the buildings are built OF
stone with tile roofing. There are
some fine buildings. The streets
are very narrow and all paved. All
the people live in towns or villages
and farm about them. They farm
small fields and do most all their
work by hand. There is very little
modern machinery here but they have
the richest OF soil and can raise any
thing that grows. They do about
half OF their hauling with wheel bar
rows. They still use the old fash
Toned one-horse cart. You never see
a Frenchman with four weel wagon.
Once In while we see one OF our
U. 5. wagons. One thing they nave
and that Is fine horses. Hardly ever
see horse that weighs under a
thousand pounds and on up to 2OOOl
pounds. and their cattle average larg-
er than they do in the U. s. / have
seen milk cows that viii weigh 1900
pounds. One thing here they save
everything they raise. They cut their
wheat with the hand scythe and bind
II by hand. After they have cut over
field. they 20 over the fields and
pick up all the loose straws. French
man could get rich on what one
American farm wastes each year.
They have about four days rain here
out OF every six. III a Frenchman was
going to work twelve head OF horses
he would string them all out in single
file. We will have to give II tol
France. She has the finest railroad
beds and wagon roads. Her railroad
beds are of crushed rocks and her
wagon roads are paved. The French
are not as large people as the
Americans but dress similar. Some
still wear the wooden shoes. They
are great people for floweres and they
sure have some beautiful flowers.
The streams are just as clear as al
crystal. A person can walk along a
stream and see trout foot long.
The French are great people to fish
and they sure believe in their wine.
Drink 1t just like we would water.
back In the states. and 1t is the fin-l
est OF wine. Their mountains around
here and up on the slope of them
are large vineyards. We are in quar-
ters here In French homes but have
our own mess halls. There Is mol
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24

Fred Taintor, banker and ranch
man. having extensive ranch holdings
In the eastern half OF the county and
Dank interests at Englewood and
wichita. Kansas. was a Beaver Wis
itor the past week. coming over to
transact business aad to shake hands
with old friends.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24
OBITUARIES


Walter NJ. Fox. was born June Q,
1894. at Chicago. Illinois. enlisted
September 1918. at Beaver Okla
homa Died at base hospital. Camp
Bowie. Texas. October 13. 1918. Was
buried at Knowles, Oklahoma. Oc-
tober II. 1918. The funeral sermon
was preached by the pastor, Rev. j.
l.. Wells, at the home. who took for
his text: John 1913. Greater love
hath no man than this. that he lay
down his life for his friends"
In letter to his pastor just a few
days before his death he wrote, II
felt proud of our small bunch OF
Beaver county boys everyone of
whom was mustered in as an A grade
soldier" We at Knowles. who knew
him best. can truthfully say we were
proud of our soldier boy. We will
miss him but never forget him.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24

Mrs. ID. M. Mackey. OF Nye, was a
Beaver visitor Friday. Mrs. Mackey
has recently sold the Mackey ranch
holdings on the Cimarron, being
forced to give II up on account of her
inability to secure help. She will live
at Plains. Kansas. for the present,
her daughter, Mrs. John Sweet. re-
siding at that place. Later she will go
to California for the winter.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to all who were so kind to us
In our bereavement of our son and
brother, Wade ii. Reynolds, First
class fireman on the U. s. s. Ken
lucky battle ship. We wish to ex-
press our appreciation to the Beaver
Quartette and to those who brought
such beautiful flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Albert Reynolds
and family.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24

Everybody and everybody's people
have had. or are having the Flu. II
you haven't had ii, you are entirely
out of style. So far. (at this writ
ing) the editor of the Herald has es-
capped for which we are truly thankful
FOR. having no help in the office and
with rush of election and other
printing on hand. We simply had no
time for the Flu.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24
Love,
GEORGE.

Harold Loofbourrow returned Fri
cay from Norman, driving through in
the Studebaker. Judge and Mrs.
Loofbourrow and son, Bernard, came
sunday. Beaver friends are indeed
glad to know Of Bernard's improve
ment and that he is now well on the
road to recovery. Mr.. Loofbourrow
was also Ill of the Flu after going to
Norman but escaped with slight at
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24

w. A. Thompson OF RusseIlyille.
was here the past week looking after
land interests aLd for a short visit.
his son was among those called to
entraln Monday for training camp.
MI. Thompson and son will be re-
membered as the contractors who did
construction work on the B. M. & Il.
IN the early turbulent days OF its
building.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24
Mrs. Rosa Wells

Mrs. Rosa Wells, the wife of Guy
Wells, of Knowles, was 20 years old.
She had been married five years and
beside the husband and other loving
relatives, left an is months old baby
boy. She was converted and lived
and worked as a true Christian. She
fell asleep in Jesus, at Woodward,
October 13 1918. and was laid to
rest in the Woodward cemetery.
Rev. j. l.. Wells. Knowles.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24

The absence of many business peo-
pie from their places of business has
been noted the past week. due to the
Flu. Most are getting back again
this week. having had only slight at
racks.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-10-24

Mrs. II. Block left Friday for Cof-
feyville. Kansas. on visit to her
daughter, Mrs. p. +. Carroll. She
will also visit other children at other
points while away.