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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14
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NORTHFIELD. MASS.

Mrs. r. H. Philor;ck has a Cadillac
coupe.
Mr.. and Mrs. FRANK 1;ritton are hav-
ing a two-weeks vacation.
Miss Fanny Field of Weston is a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Field.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncy Newton and
children are at DIR. A. l. Newton IS.
Miss Esther Moore will study at
Fitchburg normal school this year.
It. r. Calender has been appointed
town accountant to succeed B. f. Field.
Rev. and Mrs. Elliott W. Brown have
closed their house and returned to New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Campbell of
Boston were recent guests at the Camp
bell home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Edgell and chill
dren and Miss Margaret Campbell have
returned to Brooklyn.
Mr. and Mrs. Watson Cooley viii
move Oct. / from Elm avenue to Maple
cottage at the seminary.
The Fortnightly club programs are
now distributed to the members The
general subject for the year s study is
Art. The first meeting viii be held
Monday afternoon, Oct. A, with Mrs. G.
l.. Thompson in charge.
In the state primaries last week
Charles S. Warner of this town carried
the district for representative by Sc
curing five more votes than Mr.. Cole
man of Orange The vote was: Warner
424. Coleman 40. G. w. Kidder was
chosen delegate to the state Republican
convention. The Republican town com
mittee was elected as follows: c. S
| Warner chairman, g.. w. Carr, c. f
Williams, r. II. Philbrick, G. n. Kid
| der.
Rev II. B. Hartzler, D. d., so, died il
Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 8. For severa
! years he lived in East Mortified
| teaching Bible at the seminary anC
training school For two years he was
substitute pastor of the Congrcga
tional church before DR.. c, l. ScofelC
was secured He was a bishop of thu
| United Evangelical church and edito
| of the The Evangelical, the church pa
per. The family lived here in what j
now Principal Diekerson 5 house before
lit was moved from the south part o
i Highland avenue which was then a par
of the Schell property.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Every school girl needs a rainy day
costume and those rain capes at Good
now, Pearson & Hunts are just the
thing. They thoroughly protect in
stormy weather and mean fewer colds,
They tell me they have plenty of the
gymnasium boomers now. These are Of
black sateen and very reasonably priced.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Renew your faded blouses and other
garments with Sunset Soap dye. 1t is
easy to use and can say from personal
experience that if used according to di-
rections, the results are good. Get a
try your hand at dyeing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Apples and Raisins: Cut Il large ap-
pies into eighths. place i'm a kettle over
gentle heat with one pint of sweet CT
der Cook until tender. Press through
sieve, return to preserving kettle, and
add four pounds of seeded raisins and
one pound of sugar. Simmer for one
half hour. Turn into glasses and seal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

You may not know that the Cory Mar
ket carries various kinds of cheese This
morning / noticed Swiss, pineapple, Ed
am, cottage and American cheeses there
all looking very tempting Order your
Scott farm apples from this market.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Wooden hosiery for wearing with OK
lords this fall are said to be more pop
ular than ever The J. F. Austin store
has its new stock in now which com
prises the most wanted styles and col
orings with prices ranging from 81 to
81 a pair. 81. .-..... ...
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Befre selecting your new fall hat see
that your hair is becomingly arranged
If new switch or Transformation is
needed interview Mrs +. P. Bailey as
soon az possible az the choice imported
hair is quite likely to go up in price
soon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14
10 ADVERTISEMENTS n
FEMININE TOPICS

within reach. When sewing with attach
fnents, such as the gatherer and hemmer,
a crochet hook is very useful in helping
to pull the material into the device. 1t IS
nimble kind of mechanical finger.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Even if you, can't or don't crochet, a
crochet book will serve many. purposes. If
a drawstjus slips back into a casing. iuss
ont of reach the hook will help to pull it
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Leigh's bleach and freckle lotion which
is sold at the Park Drug Store is proving
good friend TO those who acquired a
bit more tan and freekles than they in
tended to during their vacations. 1t is
absolutely harmless
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

The cooks who have used that "Marsh-
mallow Creme" from the Miles Grocery
have found it fine for icings, sauces, cake
filings and all sorts of. fancy desserts. 1t
is tempting to look at and delicious to
taste. A half-pint bottle is but Is cents.
Try it, @
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

A very handsome bedspread was made
of strips of black filet set in figured
cretonne with black background.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

When children's stockings wear out at
the knee leaving the feet whole, make
every day socks out of them. Cut the
required length and button hole stitch
the top with pink or blue silkateen SC
it won't ravel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Miss Griffin. has returned to her sham
poo shop and Is ready for business. Do
not postpone the one you. need longer
now that she is ready. Perhaps you
need little scalp treatment too.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Chopped Faisins mixed with some Ii
quid sweet, such az maple syrup or hon
ey, make an excellent filling for sand
wiches
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

A good way to remove rust stains is
to use boiling rhubarb juice; the worst
spots will yield to this without injuring
the fabric.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

When you have a little skim milk left
in the bottle from which you have taken
the cream, that is the time to freshen
. a piece of delicate. lace Put bit of
buing into the milk, then squeeze your
lace in this after which pull it carefully
into shape and press between towels
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

When boiling cereals for breakfast,
boil the eggs or small potatoes in the
lower kettle, saving gas thereby.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

To keep baked potatoes hot for the
late conner, place in bean pot, cover and
set at the back of stove.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

An electric iron gets hot more quickly
and keeps hot longer if it is placed while
in use on an asbestos pad instead of on
the. iron stand furnished for that pur-
pose.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Remind your friends that you are still
in existence by an occasional greeting
card. Send one with a humorous message
such~ as you can find at the Hopkins
Flower Store, which will bring smiles to
its recipient.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Fix up the fire place and have a CHEEKY
blaze on chilly evenings before the fur
mace is started up. Robbins & Cowles
have anticipated the fire place season
with fine line of sndirons in brass,
brass and iron and those of all iron,
screens, fire sets, wood baskets etc.
Gather round the hearth and be com:
Portable.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Spirits of nitre is said to be good 70
applying to cold sores on the lips
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

sterilized shoppers. When the milk is
hot put in bottles, cool and keep near
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Mix can be kept for week by scald-
ing it, putting in sterilized bottles with
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Do not postpone making arrangements
for. your vocal studies if You have
planned for them this fall. Mrs
Brasor's classes accommodate both day and
evening pupils and especial attention
will be paid to beginners.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

One immersion is not enough when
YOU attempt to freshen black lace by
dipping it into an infusion of tea Tn,
lace should be dipped several times.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Food baked and served in good look
ing casserole is always tempting. The
Thompson Jewelry Store has display
this week of the various styles in these
baking dishes, ramekins etc. They are
serviceable, practical and very suitable
for wedding gifts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

1t is said that ducks eggs are pre-
ferred to hens eggs by confectioners be
cause they impart glaze to an icing
which cannot be got with the latter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

The Tea Table club is continually tax
inc on new members and they find Tea
Table flour never failing friend of good
cookery. Order it from your grocer and
if he cannot supply you call up f.
Crosby & Co, who viii tell you what to
do.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Watching the unpacking of some ne
clinical thermometers at the Root Pha
macy, l was told that every househo
should own one and 1 think it a GOO
suggestion. The temperature of a p
tent can be taken without the presen
of doctor or nurse and may prove vel
helpful in many cases of sudden illness
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

With the price of coal what it is, one
of those small wood burning heaters
from Emerson's win be just what you
need for the chilly days OF fall. They
have proven very satisfactory where
they have been installed as they heat a
room very quickly at small expense
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-09-14

Grape Nuggets make a tasty jam to
serve with meats. When wild grapes are
fully grswn but green and crisp, halve
and seed them. Weigh, add hree-fourths
as much sugar, and boil 50 minutes
Then pour into sterilized glasses and
cover with paraffin when set. The prod
uct should jelly, but the little half
spheres should be apparent.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-09
FUNNY TUMBLE IN SPIKER FAMILY DRAWS
NEAR HITHERTO IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION
Wife, Errng Spouse, Affinity innocent Babe And lmmoa-
ted Brother And Husband All
Under One Roof
fB8 HuterHotiOHot NcWS Saricc1

l}amore Feb. 9.The stage is all set in Baltimore today
climax sensational and amazing story Of the
ares as relates question Of the solution Of the
triangle With the arrival in this city from Fail River this
evening Of Guy Spker and his bride formerly Miss Emily
Knowles, and her baby boy of which Guy Spke brother
crlry t. Spker the admitted father Mrs Cora NJ Spikcr
wife father Of the young English WomanS child will full
fill her aVoWcd promise welcome into her home ana
of the family the former sweetheart of her cng
spouse Mrs Cora NJ Spkel husband which has broken all
prccedens in relationship il exists between husband and
wife as there are few if any, where the
has forgiven her husband for ndiscreti0n At the time
the wronged wife has forgiven the other and welcomed
the former affinity share the roof of their home
Upon their arrival in this city the newIy Wcd will
the residence Of Perlcy t. Spkc where they will make
their home for the present Mrs Cora NJ Spkcr has prom
sed prepare a wedding feast which will gather all the
principals in the great Of love and forgiveness Just
how long the newly married couple will remain cry L. Spi-
kers home is predetermined.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-09
HANNAH AND POLAND
BLY, HOMRICH Bulldog
ON NORTH QUEEN ST.
Local Men Acquire Valuable Site In the Heart OF the
Business Section of Martinsburg.
No Change At Present.

This of big realty deals and one OF the als
that lust announeede purchase of the omrch building
North Queen street. by MesSr Arthur j. fammann and Mr.
r. Poland The transaction officially confirmed this
morning but definite plan to the remodeng OF the pres
ent structure the erection of preenous building
could be announced owing to the fact that one OF the tenants
Mr. Charles T. Thompson has veyear lease his part of
the building Suffice say that business house of spen
did proportions will eventually be erected upon this Site Mr.
already occupies the northern side and second floor
the present building in connection with his Lace Store MI
Thompsons store southern The purchase
made of Mr. Harry Homrch, of Huntington son of the
original owner the late John Homrch and Miss Elizabeth
omrc of Petersburg Va granddaughter of the deceased
straighten the title it necessary to
negotiations through the circuit court No statement
made the price but this understood to have been
(nore than 10000 regarded fine by realty experts
Both Mr. Hannah and Mr. Poland successful business
and their acquisition of the property be taken to
additional Improvement to that section of Queen street
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-09
SUCCESS IN CAMPAIGN
CAUSES LEADERS TO
PROCEED CAUTIOUSLY
Both Sides Entered Renewal of Battle Alert For Poti-
CO. Moves and Jockeyng For Positon-League
FavOrs Ratification
on international Neus Sefuiee.)

Washington, Feb "a grave political crisis faced both
republican and democratic leaders the senate bent again to
the task today of bringing about ratification of the rea
~.
Party in the presidential campaign the big
stake for which both sides maneuvcrng blunder
either side might prove disastrous the party whose leader
responsible for it.
With the attention country aud of the whole civ
both sides preparing slowly and cautiously
Both watching to what their opponents would do
Both were seeking to gain the first advantage
The situation tense with depressed uncertainty Both
sides entered the renewal the battle alert political
wide divergent of opinion prevailed to what the outcome
would be- but the Importance of that outcome to the chances
on party success conceded by all.
Some democratic senator's, determined to keep the ques
ton of ratification from becoming campaign issue declared
the democratic side should make the best terms il could with
the republican side and then Join in atfyng the treaty They
expressed disbelief that the president would stand in the of
TaicatIo II majority Of democratic senator's decided
accept the Lodge reservations substantially the only possible
means for securing ratification.
League For Ratification.
Washington, Feb 9.-Members of the League to Enforce
with other individuals who early ratification OF
the peace treaty. in session here today for the purpose OF
drafting resolutions setting forth their views the situation
The meeting a continuation of a similar held Jan. H.
Action which the meeting will take the treaty situation and
whether the adoption of the document by the without
reservations will be asked not apparent before the
ference convened Oscar s Strauss Of New York and other
Individuals who the meeting declined to discuss the pos
Sible
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-09
YOUNG MARRIED MAN
AN Alleged F0RCER
Herbert RunkIeS Held For AC-
ton Of Special Grand Jury.

Charged with having prepared a
check for S54 on a blank distracted
from the offices of the Standard
Limestone Co, Herbert Runkles, a
young married man and former ser.
vice man, is being held in the sum
OF $1,000 for his appearance Tues
day before the special grand jury.
Runkles is said to have confessed.
The check was made payable to w.
F. White on a Baltimore bank and
Iostensibly signed by Secretary Rog-
ers Of the company The check
was first presented Saturday morn
ing at the Citizens National Bank
by Gladstone Runkles, younger
brother of the accused. The sigma
ture aroused some suspicion and the
lad was told 10 take it to the Old
National There he was told to
wait minute and the officers tele.
phoned for. Gladstone stated that
the check had been given 10 him by
his brother who promised him a
dollar for getting the money The
smaller boy is not thought to have
been aware that the check had been
forged.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-09
LODGE OF
MOOSE Is FORMED

Martinsburg is to have a real jun
Tor fraternal society a sort of prep
aratory school for the parent lodge
that gave birth to the idea and a
charter is expected within the next
few days for the Junior Lodge Of
the Loyal Order Of Moose. This is
an auxiliary of Martinsburg Lodge
No. 100, l.. 0. o. NJ, and twenty
five youths signed the application
for a charter. Their ages range from
IS to 20 and upon reaching q, by
the payment of 81 transfer fee the
Young men can be received into the
senior lodge.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-09
POPULAR BRAKEMAN
Is GIVEN SURPRISE

Saturday Mr.. ]. 0. Davis, of East
stephen street, a we'll known local
Baltimore and Ohio brakeman, had
a birthday. J. O. paid no more than
passing attention to this fact until,
that evening, his good wife gave him
a big surprise by rendering him a
regular birthday party. A number
of friends were present and a delic-
ious luncheon waas served. The
proverbial cake decked with a GER
tain number OF candles, had most
prominent position and the recipient
of these hOnors had to use right
smart breath to blow them out at the
proper time. The evening was thor
ougly enjoyed by all present and Mr..
Davis received quite a number of
presents.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-09
MISS MARY O'CONNELL
WEEDS Mr.. ANDERSON
Well Known Young People
viii Reside In Salisbury,
Maryland.

a quiet and pretty wedding trans
pred at 8 O'Clock this morning
with the celebration of nuptial
mass at St Joseph's Catholic
church, when Miss Mary e. O'Con-
nell daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. T.
f. O'Connell, 3l6 West Race street,
became the bride OF Mr.. George
Francis Anderson, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Anderson, 6l0 South
Queen street Rev. w A. Mckee
fry officiated and because of illness
in the groom's family the marriage
was very quiet and simple. only inn
mediate relatives OF the two fami-
lies being present and a few OF
their most intimate friends. Fol-
lowing the ceremony wedding
breakfast was served at the home
Of the brides parents and thl
ternoon the happy couple left
No over the Baltimore and @
on their wedding trip Al the con
clusion or this they Will make theirV
future home at Salisbury, Md,
where the groom is associated with
the Eastern Shore Gas and Electric
CO., at its main office. Mr. Amber
son is fine young man and his
wife is both pretty and attractive
and very popular in large circle
OF young friends and acquaiutances.
Parsonage Wedding
At the Christian church parson-
axe Al 7 O'Clock Saturday evening
Nh Elmer L. Hill, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. {. W. Hill, Of Moler avenue.
and Miss Grace Gregory. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs {. w Gregory, of
Faulkner avenue, were married.
lAe Rev. Roy +. Schumacher officiat-
ing. The ceremony was performed
in the presence Of few friends. Mr..
Hill is employed by the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad company as
clerk. They will reside in the city.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-09
JUDGE W. H. THOMAS
IS A CANDIDATE
Wants TO Attend Republican
National Convention.

Judge Wilbur II. Thomas today an
bounced his candidacy as a dele
gate from the Second Congressional
district to the Republican National
convention, which Will be held in
Chicago, beginning June S, The
Judge stated he had forwarded his
application for a place on the ticket
to the secretary of state
So far candidates have announced
their willingness to attend the CON
kyention, they being Joseph McDer-
(mott, of Morgantown; William G..
Wilson, of Elkkins; f. p. Babb, of
-Keyser, and Judge Thomas.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-09

would go a long way toward SteadNlng con.
.dtions generally through giving us some
thing else to think about beside Boshevsm
and unrest Without recreation, our minds
are usually fertile fields for the seed of dis
content.
But
Blue Ridge League baseball for Martins
burg, as things stand today, is out of the
question. 1t is impossible llagerStown,
Frederick, Chambersburg, Waynesboro-all
the neighbrng cities can have it but not
Martinsburg
Why? - Because no team can play or
gained baseball unless it provides an Ell
closed field. That is IL fixed rule 1t can
not be side-stepped. And even though il
were possible to get around that obstacle, ii
would be impossible to collect enough to
make the game possible from a financial
standpoint.
So, there you are. And this summer you
can read in the newspapers about the great
sport they are having in every other city,
you can see the publicity that the other eli
ties will get, you can see the city pride they
will have in their teams, you can see the
community StilIb hhttl Will uH u
better those cities you can see the people
too busy figuring league percentages to
bother about the impossible theories of every
Tom, Dick and Harry agitator who is too
lazy 10 work and spends all his time at
a fat salary telling others how they
should work.
But when You lay your newspaper down,
you can only regret that our city Mar
tinSburg is Just back number
We said above that baseball, "as things
stand today is impossible. But they need
not remain as they are today.
\ few thousand dollars invested in Il
community athletic field will make it not
only pssiblc, but certain. Surely for such
a thing, sufficient money can be quickly
raised.
The Chamber of Commerce can do moth
ing better than work out plan such a
project and turn it over to the city as city
property to be managed by trustees to be
appointed by the mayor and council
AS for base ball team in the Blue Ridge
League - having the grounds, We can
guarantee that the team will be provided by
the base ball enthusiasts
Let's get together and start going
MAX Won SCHLEGELL
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-09
JUDGE PRlTcHARD ILL

Judge J. c. Pritchard, of Ashe-
vile, y. c., circuit judge of the
fourth ederal circuit, who was to
60 to Charleston last week to pre-
side during the illness of Judge
Keller, in sci ting the calendar and
entering upon the preliminary work
of the court, is i'll with influenza at
a hotel in Richmond.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-09
PRESIDENT WILSON OPPOSES DEMOCRATIC
CAUCUS ON GENERAL MILITARY TRAINING
Urges Delay Until the Democratic National Convention
Has Defined the Party's Policy-Writes Letter
To Secretary Baker
( By International NerS SerriccJ

Washington, Feb 9-PreSdent Wilson is opposed
democratic action cOndcmnng the policy Of general mil
tay training He urges delay action until the democratic
national convention has defined the democratic pary policy
The president says "srong feeling against action by the
which will tend uerp0se arbitrary party de
termination considera ion which this subject should
thought the members of the house.
derng all alike the national emergency which may confront
the disciplinary and other advantages which such sy
tenn plainly promises for the young men of the country
The presidents letter sent to Secretary Baker and by
his transmitted Representative Cadell, of New York