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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-06
FOR WEDNESDAY ONLY
In Our Popular Downstairs Store


value and cannot be duplicated.
Wednesday Special, 1870
Curtain Sale for Wednesday, All odd curtains
less than cost
Wednesday Special, $3.50, S1.25, S1.5O
25c Dark and Light PercaIes; new patterns SO
inches wide, full pieces for one day.
Wednesday Special, 1Sc
Csc Unbleached Cotton Cloth; 36 inches wide,
good quality and less than cost. Quantity linli-
ted. Wednesday Special, 1S1ac
4Oc Beach Cloth and Irish Poplin; 36 inches
wide in Pink Blue and Ecru for
Wednesday Special 29c
S15O Wolfe Waists; very prettily trimmed with
lace, large collar, front embroidered, for
ST. Wednesday Special, S1.OO
Women's S1.25 Crepe Chinese; hemstitched in
blue. Just what you are looking for.
Wednesday Special, $50
s1.OO Jersey Boomers; in pink, fine silk finish,
extra quality. Ask for them at underwear
counter. Wednesday Special 79c
Women's S1.5O Mercerized Petticoats; in colors
only; limited quantity for 's.s.55 $
Wednesday Special, CSC
Women's 81. 90 Muslin Night Robes; finely en-
broidered yokes; good full garment.
Wednesday Special, SIC
Edgerie Trimming; in all colors; looks like hand
embroidery edging; washable, for
Wednesday Special, 1OG- 121zc
Fancy Ribbon for Trimming; in 5-yard pieces;
Zoe value; all colors. Note this bargain for
Wednesday Special piece 1Oc
$500 Georgette Crepe; in colors 40 inches wide;
in range of 6 colors; slightly imperfect, for
Wednesday Special, $1.25
Womens S1.5O Fancy Silk Gloves; in white and
colors; double tips for
Wednesday Special $1.OO
Fancy White Skirtng; in SO inch Garbadine and
Oxford Weave; in stripes. Very stylish for
skirts. Wednesday Special, Csc
Women's S1.50 House Dress Aprons; in light col
ors, made of good percale, for
s9N Wednesday Special, $1.25
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-06
FATHER HUGHES DEAD.
Was the Head of the Paulist Order In
This Country.

NEW YORK, May 6.-Father John j.
Hughes, head of the Paulist order in
this country. died in a hospital early to-
day. He was 62 years old.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-06

Several from this town attended the
parade in Brattleboro Thursday .
Miss Lillian Myers of Florence, Mass,
was weekend visitor at her home here,
Miss Shirley Smith of Greenfield, Mass,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Philbert Bean.
David Owen sustained slight shock
one day recently, but he is able to be
about the house .3s.
. Miss Ida Stratton and Miss Georgian
ma Scott attended the parade in Worces-
ter, Mass, Thursday.
Edward Bergeron. who returned from
overseas a short time ago, has received
his discharge and returned to his home
here as.
Corp. Roger Holland of Camp Devens
Aver, Mass, was recent guest at the
home Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. c,
Holland.
Sergeant Wolfred Dashner, who recent
ily returned from overseas, being mem
Der Of the 10th division, was a guest a
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-06

Merrill Griffith viii be out of the Mont
pelier seminary baseball team the remain
der of the season because of broker
wrist received while sliding into second
base one afternoon last week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-06

DR.. Prentiss J. Kent, aged SIS years
and well known citizen of Montpelier,
died Saturday night of breaking down
due to advanced age. lie has lived for
many years in Montpelier. He was ma
tive of Calais and the early years of his
life were passed in that town. He was
graduated from the University of Yer
mont Medical college and later attended
a medical college in Michigan and served
as surgeon in the army during the Civil
war after which he practiced in Winooski
and Burlington
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-06

Ella Wright, the six-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. b. S Wright of St
Johllsbury, was, run over by car Satur-
day night and severely bruised The car
was owned by Frederick 5. Woods and
driven by his daughter, Miss Helen
Woods. Only the body of the car passed
over her Her injuries were attended TO
at Brightlook hospital and she was able
to be taken to her home Monday. No
blame is attached to the driver.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-06

5iso LfEtss
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-06

The Baptist parsonage III West Corn
wall, occupied by Bert Rckert, black
smith, and his family, burned to the
ground one day last week, while Mr.,
and Mrs. Rickert and two young children
had gone to Forestdale with the body of
an infant daughter for burial 4 small
boy left at home set fire to some straw,
which soon spread so it could not be
checked. Part of the contents OF the
house were saved by neighbors
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-05-06

wrist received while sliding into second
base one afternoon last week.
Fremont Brown of Lillieville has a sheep
which gave birth to freak lamb. There
were two perfectly formed lambs which
We're joined together at the shoulder and
part of the body The lamb had eight
legs and only one head.
Oliver c. Hall, aged II years, died at
st. Johnsbury hospital Saturday morn.
ing after a long illness. He was several
| years chief of police of St. Johnsbury
He was veteran of the Civil war and
vice-commander of Chamberlin post, G
a. r., of ST. Johnsbury.
| The Methodist, Baptist and Congrega
tional churches in Hinesburg have united
under the name, United church, with
Rev. Charles H. Bennett of the Metho
dist church as pastor The services will
be divided up SO that they will be helc
four months in each church. - IS
St Johnsbury district is one of tn,
first III New England to go over the TOT
by having 100 per cent organization il
WIFI the 1iebuOulSl
according to the report of Rev L. w
Sharp, district superintendent, at the Bos
ton centenary headquarters s Tn
Don c. Stiles, son of DIR. T. r. Stile
of st. Jehnsbury, who is engaged in Y. NJ
c.. A. work in England. has had the misfoI
, tune recently to lose both his voice an
hearing. Dir. Stiles left London fes
weeks ago for Coblenz, Germany, an
was taken i'll there While unable to d
his REGULAR work he Is able to attend t
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
MARK OF TRUE GREATNESS
First Presidents Noble Humility One
of the Finest Attributes of
His Character.

Great as Washington was, yet in
his breast brightly burned the light of
one of the favorite pas
sagcs of Washingtou's farewell mes
sage reads as follows:
Though in reviewing the incidents
of my administration, l am uncon-
scious of intentional error. am. new
ertheless, too sensible of my defects,
not to think it probable that | may
have committed many errors. What
ever they may be, I fervently beseech
the Almighty to avert or mitigate the
evil to which they may tend | shall
also carry with me the hope that my
country will never cease to view them
with indulgence and that after 40
years of my life dedicated to its serv-
ice with an upright zeal. the faults of
incompetent abilities will he consigned
10 oblivion. as myself soon must be to
the mansions of rest"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

the chief treasure of Sulgrave church.
He received grant of Sulgrave
manor from Henry VIII. and on pic
uresque corner of his estate he car
riad to completion that manor house
which the American pilgrim now seeks
18th such affectionate interest. Part
~. no doubt, this picturesque building
"mbodles the shell of an old structure,
hut in the main II stands today as
finally remodeled by its most famous
owner.
AS ut Sulgrave, SO Mt Brington, II Is
In the village church that the memo
riais OF Washington's English auces-
tors are To be seen In richest album
dance. The most notable Of these Is
the long stone stab in the chanccl floor.
now partly hidden by pews. the sur
face &C which is carefully protected
by wooden cover. This is to the
memory Of that Lawrence Washing
ton who was the uncle of the great
presidents American ancestor Here
again Is the Washington shield, hut
the family arms are impalcd with
those OF the Butler family. one of
whose members became Lawrence
Washlngton's wife
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Twenty-shot Hypodermic Syringe.

Among the war inventions that
will prove valuable in peace time is
magazine hypodermic syringe that may
be used twenty times without refilling.
Obviously its chief merit is that OF
convenience when physicians and sur
geons are working under fire and in
dark dugouts where continual recharg-
ing of syringes entails difficulty and
retards operations. The instrument Is
supplied with platinum needle which
permits sterilization in a flame. The
cap that protects it, when not in use,
is kept filed with iodine or alcohol.
When large numbers of persons are
being inoculated with typhoid serum.
for instance, an instrument such as
the magazine syringe evidently saves
much time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Washington on FARMING,

George Washington, who was first
of all farmer and never saw a city
of over 5000 until he reached man.
hood, once stated his views on agri-
culture in the following words. writ
ten 10 Arthur Young in 17SS: THE
more l become acquainted with agri-
cultural affairs the better | am pleased
with them. can nowhere find 50
great satisfaction MS in those innocent
and useful pursuits. In indulging
these feelings, am led to reflect how
much more delightful on nm unde-
hauched mind is the task of making
Improvements on the earth than all
The vainglory which can he acquired
FROM ravaging 1t by the most uninter.
rupted career of conqueStS."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
FAMOUS AS SWIFT RUNNER
Few Men, When Washington Was in
His Prime, Could Successfully
Compete With Him.

"As to running" said Parson Weems
in his book on George Washington,
''the swift-footed Achilles could scarce
ly have matched his speed, 'Egad,
he ran wonderfully said my anna
bile and aged friend John Fitzhugh,
Esq. who knew him we'll We had
nobody hereabouts who could come
near him. There was young Langhorn
Dade of Westm0reland, clean-made.
tight young fellow and a mighty swift
runner. too; but. then. he was no
match for George. Langy, indeed, did
not like 10 give up, and would brag
that sometimes he had brought George
to a tie. But believe he was mistak-
en-. for l have seen them run together
many time. and George always beat
him easy enough
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Washington -.I7oe

0HE defender of his eoHntyy-the
founder of hberty-the friend
Il of man. History and tradition
are explored in vdm for a parallel to
his character.
IN the annals of modern greatness he
stands alone. and the nobieSt names
of antiquity lose their lnSter ~ his
presence. Born The benef0ctor of
mankind, he united all the qualities
necessary 10 an illaStrioas career.
Nature made him great, he made him
self .irtH0As.
Called BY his country TO the defense Of
her liberties, he tyiHmPhdHtiy ViTdi-
Gated the rights of humanity, and on
the pillars of national independence
laid the foundations of a great rebHb-
lie.
TsUicc infested 1Uih Supreme Mdgis-
tracy BY The unanimous v0te of free
people, he surpassed in the Cabinet
the glorieS of the field, and. VofH-
tdrily reSigHing the Scebtcy and the
S7covd retired to the shades of PR
Sdte !ue.
4 spectacle so nee and so Sublime 7cds
contemplated 70ih the brofoHHdeH
admiration. and the name Of Wash
ingtoH, adding HclU iHstcr to human
ify. rcSormded to the remoteSt regions
Of The earth
NdquGnimonS in youth, glorious through
lfe great n death His highest am
bition. the happiness OF mankind. His
nobleSt aictory, The conquest Of him
self.
Beqncaihing 10 bos'criiy the inheritance
Of his fame, and building his mo-m-
ment tH the hearts Of his coaniry-
men. he hvcd the ornament of the
eighteenth century, he died regretted
BY q mourning s0Orld.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

The date Of WashingtWn'S birthday
was. according to the calendar nj the
time of his birth. February Il. This
became February - when the Gre
gorian calendar was adopted i'm 1852.
As late as 17SS Washington himself
apparently used the old style of the
calendar in referring TO his birthday.
His diary for that year had this en-
try: February II went up to Alex
andria to the celebration of my birth
day. Many maneuvers were per
formed by uniform corps and an ele-
CANT ball and supper at night"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
What Scouts Are.

Bobby. a Muncie boy whose age is
FIVE, could not be made to understand
the meaning of the Boy Scouts organ
ization which he saw marching in a
patriotic parade, the scouts being at
tired somewhat similarly to the uni
formed souliers who were also In the
parade. Finally a light dawned on
him as he remarked, 81 see, papa, the
scouts are soldiers that have growed
e."-Indianapolis News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Washington's siqnet Rino.

The signet ring of George Washing
ton has been found, This ring. which
the Father of His Country wore all
his life. is In the possession of a Wash
ington woman. whose name and claim
To 1t nrc not made public.
The ring bears the crest If the fam
lily of General WuShngton'S grand
mother, that of the Montivuto. which
was converted colloGually into Mon
taEue. Her first husband was Cap
tain johnson, and by her second hus-
band, capt. Joseph Ball. she had a
daughter, Mary Ball. George Wash.
ington'S mother.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Mount Vernon Unclaimed

Mount Vernon stands today exactly
as it was when General Washington
was living; the trees Il little larger
grown, hut the garden, and the lawns,
the houses and barns and stables and
great vistas precisely rs he would
have had them. and it might we'll be
imagined that his spirit hrcodS over
these scenes of his earthly happiness
with fine approval # the devoted serv-
ice Of mis- countrywomen in keeping
alive here the lamp OF chivalry In the
souls Of men
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Barrack of Washington's Day.

Valley Forge, they found little or no
shelter, Even Washington slept for
several days under canvas. The sol
dlers were set to work at once to build
shelters to protect them against the
intense cold. A prize of $12 was Of
fcred by Washington for the first hut
to be completed in the quickest and
most workmanlike manner. The huts
were built of logs cut in the neighbor-
ing forest and at first covered with
canvas and later with straw.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
Some Building.

A well-knOwn senator was showing
one of his rural constituents the sights
Of Washington and stopped near the
Washington monument.
"What do you think of that?" asked
the senator of the constituent, who
stood gazing in awe at the stately
shaft.
Senator" remarked the man grave
", ''that is the darndest. highest one
story building that l have ever seen"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
HIS FAMILY SEAT
Early English Home of
WashingtOns, Manor
of Sulgrave.

A LTHOUGH Warrior, I'm Ian
IA cashlre. can claim to be the
4 n earliest of the discovered Eng
lish homes of the WashIngtons, II Is
not until the family settled at Sui
grave, In Northalnptonshlre that they
emerge definitely into history. Even
with that restriction the story is car
ried hack to the sixteenth century, and
introduces us to the Lawrence Wash
ington whose curious brass efligy Is
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
John Adams Objected

John Adams while president in Phil.
adelphia, refused 10 approve the cele.
hration of Wa>hingtons birthday on
the ground, as he afterward said. that
ii was a slight upon the highest official
OF the land 10 honor thus private clti-
yen
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
RELIGION and Morality Eirs.

OF all the dispositions and habits
which lead to political prosperity. re-
ligion and morality are indispensable
supports.-George Washington.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
The Status of Fido.

Mrs. A.-"And is the dog a pet of
your husbands, too?" Mrs. B-"Yes;
it is his pet aversion. - BostoI Trans
eript.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Stevens Point - Jersey breeders of
Portage, Waupaea, Wood and Clark
counties have perfected an organiza-
ton to be known as the Central Wis
consin Jersey Cattle club. The follow
ing officers were elected; President,
C. c. Springer, Buena Vista; first vice
president, Harold Frost. Almond; vice
presidents, V. p. Atwen, Stevens
Point. Charles Rasmussen, Weyauwe-
ga; L. l.. Ferguson. Grand Rapids: E.
z. Tobie, Amherst Junction; secre-
tary-treasurer. DR.. V. p. Norton, Grand
Rapids.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
News of the
Badger State

Oshkosh = According to the report
made TO the board of education by Di.
rector of Agriculture Taylor Brown
regarding last seasons work in the
public schools there were twenty-four
boys who produced one acre each of
ture-bred corn, yielding 1880 bushels.
large amount of which has been
saved and will be used for seed next
year. According to careful records
kept by the boys the average cost an
acre wasSs22.5O and the net profit of
The twentyfour acres can be estima-
Ted at $500.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Appleton - Appleton milk dealers
claim they lose $500 a month because
OF lost milk bottles or broken ones. A
request has been made by dealers TO
all housewives to wash bottles and
place them out of doors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Oshkosh - In order to end long
drawn out controversy over the loea'
ton of new public school in West
Algoma, the commission council has
adopted a resolution providing that
the present Punhoaua school site be
selected and that the present Punho-
qua building be utilized in plans for
enlarged facilities.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Tomah-The Monroe county board.
16 to Is, defeated the proposition of
establishing an agricultural agent
Farmers and business men raised ST.
600 for the salary of an agent and
pledged similar amount for 1920, pc
titioning the board to apply to the
dean of the College of Agriculture for
an appointment. The board has been
requested to defend and discuss its
reasons for checking the proposed ad-
vancement of rural and farming inter
ests.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Rhinelander - Gale Gorbutt was
killed when struck by a falling tree
while working in camp near Cedar
lake. dorbutt leaves his wife and
three children in st. Paul
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

La Crosse-While Peter Meier, 60,
city employee, was falling from a
bridge fifteen feet, he threw from him
the ak with which he had been work
ing. He avoided being cut by the ak.
but sustained a broken hip by contact
with the ice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Wausau-Herman A. Wendorf, aged
so years, died at his home in the town
of Stettin. He held the office of town
clerk for twenty-four years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Reserve - Wa Ba Ko Sid, Wiscon-
sins oldest Indian woman, died here
at 113. For many years she suffered
The infrmities of old age, being una
Die TO walk and partially blind and
deaf, but retained her mental facul-
lies. She lived for the past twenty
years with her grandson, a man now
past 20. She is survived by many rel
atives, including number of great.
great-grandchildren.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Racine-The common council unan-
imously adopted a resolution denounc-
ing the 6-cent street car fare permit
ted here by the state rate commits
sion, while Milwaukee and Kenosha,
where the cars are owned by the same
company, ride for cents. The city
attorney was directed to start pro-
ceedings with the railroad commits
sion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Menasha-Three days in shell hole
without food or water, not daring to
leave for fear of being riddled with
machine gun bullets from the enemy
trenches, and finally making a desper-
ate break for freedom and with the
sensation of bullet piercing his helm
ct, was the experience of Private Mike
Schultz, Co. A. 311th infantry, who
rites home telling of the experience
AID thanking the Lord that he is still
alive.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Sheboygan-Thi city has launched
an Americanization drive to interest
he $500 aliens TO secure their natural
cation papers. Competition is on be-
.ween factory heads to secure 100 per
cent American force of employees.
Committees have been appointed in
each ward and all aliens will be paid
personal visits by citizens interested
Il the movement
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19
AT VALLEY FORCE
Makeshift AbOdes Afford
ed Little Shelter to Pa
triOt Army.

u VIEW standards of comfort, even
M luxury. were established by
- the government in building
the soldiers barracks in the great
military camps. The mems sleeping
quarters, for instance, were designed
by experts to meet special demand,
and the sanitary problems have been
worked out with the greatest care.
When Washlngton's army, after
struggling through the snow, reached
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Oconomowoc-A meeting of the
Waukesha County Medical society was
held in this city at the Majestic hotel
Several addresses were given by doc
tors returned from the service. Off
GERS of this society are: President,
DR. Overbaugh, of Hartland; vice
president, DR.. Nixon of Brookfield:
secretary and treasurer, DR.. Ackley of
this city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Stevens Point-The old dam of the
Jackson Milling company in this city,
operated continuously for more than
sixty years, has been destroyed. The
Historic structure, spanning the Wis
consin river a distance of 1000 feet,
has been blown out with two tons OF
dynamite. With the completion of the
big dam of the Consolidated Water
Power and Paper company the old
dam was no longer of practical use.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Oshkosh - The Winnebago County
Fair association has elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year: Pres
ident, F. w. Dane; vice-president, E.
r. Beals; secretary, Taylor G. Brown;
treasurer, c. c. Konrad. The only
new member is the secretary, who is
teacher of agriculture in the Oshkosh
public schools. 1t was decided to hold
the fair on Sept. %. "a. 25 and Is this
year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Appleton-G. T. Ramps, safety head
and office manager for the Riverside
Fiber and Paper company for eight
years, has resigned. Mr.. Ramps is
we'll known in paper mill circles and
what his future plans are could not
be ascertained.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-02-19

Wausau = The Community club in
the town Of Mcmillan, Marathon coun-
ty, is a unique illustration of social
center development in rural commu-
mites. The club was organized in De-
eember, 1917, for the purpose of MAX
ing country life more attractive in or
der to keep the younger generations
on the farm. Monthly meetings have
been held in turn at the homes of the
various members, but the gatherings
have become so well attended that the
club members have decided to build a
hall of their own. The work has
largely been of a literary nature. AT
the usual meetings from 100 to $50
members are present