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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10
WEST BRATTLEBORO

Mrs Ernest A. Convey, who has been
i'll, is able to be about the house part
of the time.
Mrs. Isaac Robb, ir, underwent slight
operation Monday evening in the Mel
rose hospital.
The regular meeting of the Home
Study club will be held this evening in
the home of Mrs Herbert H. Thurber.
The West Brattleboro and Centerville
Parent Teacher association will hold a
meeting tomorrow evening at s o'clock
in the Centerville schoolhouse. Mrs.
Clarke c. Fits will speak. Refreshments
will be served.
Clifton Akley, who is employed by
Walter Davis, manager of the Stromberg
farms, was shot accidentally Sunday by
Mr. Davis while they were out hunting
rabbits. He was taken to the Melrost
hospital, where DIR. Z. r. Lynch tool
several shot from the calves of each leg
He is doing well.
Rev. H. p Woodin, pastor of the Centr
Congregational church, spoke at tn
meeting of the Christian Endeavor so
: ciety Sunday evening and was listene
to with much interest by large audi
ence The subject of the meeting wa
The Life Worth While, and L. F. Clar
was the leader.
The Ladies' Aid society win meet wit
Mrs. Kingsbury tomorrow for an Aida
meeting. A covered dish dinner will
n served at noon. There will be busine:
meeting at the close of which the mi
. sion study class viii be held, beginnir
. at go o'clock. The second chapter
The Crusade of Compassion, or cond
lions in India, viii be the subject. Evel
! woman of the church and society is i
= Yited and urged to be present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10
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BIG GIFT TO MIDDLEBURY.
A. B. Hepburn Gives $4,000 to Encour-
age Major Sports.

MIDDLEBURY, Feb. l0.-A git OF
500 900 by A. Barton Hepburn OF New
York to Middlebury college for the en-
enlargement of major athletics was an
nounced by President John NJ. Thomas
Yesterday. Mr.. Hepburn was graduated
from Middlebury in 1871.
The income of the fund is to be ex.
pended by committee of alumni and
students. In a letter explaining his
gift Mr.. Hepburn said: by major attn
letics | mean football and baseball. Foot
ball as it is now Played did not exist
at the time | was at Middlebury. Othel
games may succeed baseball and football
as time goes by. This fund being for al
time, | desire to grant to its admins
tration sufficient discretionary leeway t
best carry out my idea of appealing t
the athletic instincts of young men.
4 always have had great respect 10
| the old Roman adage of a sound mind |
a sound body. l believe in physical Gu
ture and / particularly believe in SUI
cessful athletics"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10
ESTATE LESS
THAN WAS ESTIMATED
New York Man Who Was Buried IN
Morningside Cemetery Here Left
Gross Estate of S9,427, 46O.

The relationships between the 1awkey
family of New York and the former
Moves families of Guilford and Brattle-
boro and the fact that Thomas II. Yaw-
KEYS BODY was brought here for burial
in the Yawkey lot in Mornlngside GENE
terry give local interest to the following
from the New York Herald and sun:
Thomas H. Yawkey, lumber and oil
dealer and former owner of the Detroit
American league baseball club, left a
gross estate of 50, 427 AGO and a net es-
tate of So 1888 ,667 A report by the state
comptroller on the estate was filed yes
terday in the hall of records.
Mrs. Margaret A. Draper Yawkey
widow. of II East Eighty-seventh street
and her adopted son, Thomas Austin
Yawkey, II years old, received the bulk
of the fortune, which was estimated as
| high as S40,OO0,000 when Mr.. Yawkey
died in Augusta, Ca, on March D, 1919
Mrs. Yawkey received $4,000 IN casi
and will be paid the income from $500,
900 until her son becomes 30, and thel
will receive about SO, 100000 OF the resi-
due. The son viii receive the incom
from $500 1000 until he is 80 and then &c
the balance of the residuea
Emma Y. Gardner, niece, will re
ceive the income from 100000 until 3
years of age, when she will get the prir
cipal. She also has an interest IN tn
residue contingent on the death of tn
widow before she receives her share.
"The assets include 1878, 554 in cas-
only $500 in real estate, S955,22l
notes of various companies inwhich Il
decedent was interested and AS boz
, items. The latter consist in the ma
{ of national, state, county and "fhunicip
bonds. The total value of the Libert
q bonds is 81 $50, 250."
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

s. B. Bates, state highway commits
sioner, has received notification from
the federal government that there has
been allotted to Vermont $4,000 pounds
of black powder to be used in road
construction. This product will be used
for blasting purposes and probably a
considerable quantity will be used in
Smuggler's Notch next summer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10
POTATO PEELERs' UNION.
Demand So for Eight-Hour Day and Time
and a Half for Overtime.

CHICAGO, Feb. l0-A union of potato
peelers was formed here yesterday. The
organization starts with membership
of $50. A standard wage scale was
adopted of Sc day for eight hours
work, three meals a day and time and a
half for over time.
William Robinson, who is credited with
worlds records for peeling every known
variety of potatoes from the diminutive
Irish spud" to the mammoth Idaho
Beauties" was elected president unani
mously.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10
VERMONT NEWS.

Eli E. Rand aged 20, of Bellows Falls
died suddenly at his home Saturday
night Mr. Rand who was a carpenter,
fell from staging some two weeks ago,
sustaining fractured leg, but he had
been making a quick recovery and his
death was unexpected The deceased
had been a resident of that town for
the past 80 years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

yellow cheese, remove the rind and cut |
cheese into small pieces. Into small pan
turn short one half pint of milk and let
come to a boil Shake into it three
shakes of red pepper and six of paprika,
then turn over cheese and with an egg
beaten churn the milk into the cheese
until it is all creamy Turn into glass
with cover and let stand until good and
cold. 1t is then ready for use. 1t IS
much like the cheese bought in jars at
stores.
The Emerson Store is showing in their
window this week handsome set OF
living room furniture. When you are
choosing yours make visit to this store.
The rugs, the draperies, the chairs,
tables and divan and all the little odd
pieces that a room needs to make it look
homelike are there for you to see.
Instead of putting the ball of string
or Irvine in the kitchen drawer, where
| it becomes all tangled up with knives
and forks, try putting it in kitchen
funnel and hang in some convenient
place. The string may always be drawn
| out unsnarled, as needed.
/ Valentines Day is nearly here and you
must hasten to get yours and get them
mailed to your friends. Have you seer
those at the Hopkins Flower Store
There are too many kinds to describe
but a visit there will help you find just
the right one for the right person II
short order.
!, Tuna Fish Loaf: All who have trie'
this recipe are very fond of it: One
pound can tuna fish, two eggs, two table
spoons melted butter, one cup cracke
crumbs, three fourths teaspoonful sail
/ pepper, two-thirds cup heated milk. Bea
the eggs, add to fish, and butter, crumbs
| salt and pepper. Mix well and then ad
/ milk, mixing all thoroughly. Put IN
{ bread pan and bake 80 minutes. Cook
r can of peas for five minutes, pour
water Make a cream sauce OF mix an
add peas. Pour over the loaf after II
T moving from the pan.
e When Mrs Brasor gives her next pu'
t lie recital, attend and see and hear wis
! her pupils have accomplished under n
training. Amateurs, to be sure, b'
pleasing to listen to and remarkable
lie that so much was done in so short
W time. You can do as well if you have
n singing voice.
IS
e. Dreamed Carrots and Green Pepper
N Cook two tablespoons of flour IN t,
Sc tablespoons of butter, blend in gradual
one cup of milk, season with one-h
teaspoon of salt and one eighth teaspo
or of pepper and cook 10 minutes over DC
lg ing water. Add one large, seeded
tn shredded sweet pepper and four lar
at sliced boiled carrots, cook five mnu'
i'll longer and serve.
When the clothes basket leaves for
V, Rrattleboro Steam Laundry that Is !
nd end of your trouble for the week W
on the family wash They will come D,
IT. sweet and clean and ready for use uni
YOU prefer to do the ironing yours
TRY them for a month and see what
OIL lief it will be.
on
be If YOU can knit or crochet DAISIES
white wool with French knot center'
yellow. YOU will be able to make the
iii. fashionable trimmings for a nat
icv coarse straw.
BILE -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10
Worry over.

Advertisement in Brooklyn paper
"party that lost purse containing S24
need worry no longer; 1t mas peen
found. Boston Transcript.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

plan seem hardly feasible.
Miss Glazier is not yet able to return
to her work in the high school.
The school notes committee of last |
week regrets that the note concerning the
commercial conference was misleading.
The discussion related only to high school
bookkeeping courses. Intensive work Tor
two wears was considered better than an
easier course covering four years.
| Last Saturday evening in the high
school building one-half the European
history class entertained the other half
by delightful valentine party. AT the
beginning of the year this class had been
divided into two teams, each to rival
the other for the higher class record In
Irecitations. This party was given In
honor of the winners by the losing team.
Each member of the class invited one
quest. Room c was gaily decorated with
hearts and eupids. Especially enjoyable
| was valentine contest, prizes Tor the
/ best being awarded to Laurence Barber
and Loretta Prentice. Refreshments
, were served, consisting of sandwiches,
cake, punch and candy. 1t is not sur
1 prising that this class is already re-
divided. new leaders have been chosen,
and keen competition for the higher
d marks is on again.
: The freshman commercial geography
r class, with Miss Knapp, Is planning to
t, visit the papermill of W. II. Vinton &
t Son Wednesday afternoon.
d The Dial board held meeting Frida!
a morning to discuss the best methods o.
a advertising the next issue of the Dial
II which will come out in about two weeks
ID It was decided that no other numbe
E. could be issued before vacation, but tina
COPY should be sent to press on Marc
10. that the first day of the spring tern
D. NAV be the more welcome because of tn
at anticipation of the school in the sprin
If number.
III By the canvass in towns round abou
the list of Dial subscribers has been II
creased by 80.
Last Wednesday evening the Lat
>. club held meeting of which the senior
!, had charge. The entire meeting Wa
" given up to valentine party IN room
al which was tastefully decorated with r.
=? ~ crepe paper and hearts. The literal
M program consisted of a supposed Vale
NJ tines dav in Rome, and many valentr
20 games were enjoyed The meeting en-
ed with light refreshments.
~ The interest in the interclass baske
~ bali games was heightened last Frld
~ afternoon, when the seniors played t
~ sophomores with resulting score
80 no in favor of the sophomores. /
oIs freshmen were overwhelmed by I
20 juniors by a score of 26-2, thus maxi
- the juniors champions thus far in
school with the seniors and sophomo
IN tying for second place.
) in 9 !,
,ery Last FRIDAY evening ~. ..,,oi
score being 29-l6 Both teams, espec
" the Athol team, played an except
ally good cover game, for only in
way did Athol prevent Brattleboro II
getting a larger score. The team W
of the home team was notieeably bet
Austin played good game as usual,
Wells and Lynch came into the limeli
By this game Brattleboro attained Il
- place in the Franklin County league.
The present standing of the teams
the Franklin County league is as
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10
Sin AGAINST Politics.

Ward Politician-"This here eddi-
catin' of the masses is poor stuff. The
first thing we know, they'll be votin'
to suit themselves" Life.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Do not forget that the commoner linens
are acceptable to the real housekeeping
bride today, and an assortment OF dlsh
towels. dust cloths and cleaning cloths IS
likely to receive as warm reception as
more pretentious embroidered pieces.
Rubbers and arctics have been in great
demand since the big storm. Have you
ever tried a pair of those Top Notch
rubbers from the Walkover Shoe Store? |
Those who have worn them say they |
have great wearing qualities.
Dip slices Of bacon in beaten egg, then
in fine bread crumbs and fry in deep fat.
This makes tasty and doubly nutritious
breakfast dish
If your valentine purchases have not
been made the Simons Speciality Shop
offers you a splendid assortment to
choose from. Dainty, amusing and hui
morous, they have them all and at cost
of but few cents each.
The water in the bulb bowls should
be kept at height sufficient 70 cover
half the bulbs.
If you want something in plated table
ware in a handsome and dignified pat
tern, see the Rogers "Lufbery" at the
Thompson Jewelry Store. Its quality Is
guaranteed and the price-only $3.50 for
dozen teaspoons-is less than many
other patterns This store has also the
Rogers "lS47" and Community" silver.
Gum arabic and plaster of paris make
an invaluable cement for broken china
1t is not only strong but white.
What an array of waists the Goodnow
Pearson & Hunt Store has. Creations II
the new styles of wolfe, organdie, pongee
pussy willow taffeta and all the desired
fabrics were shown me Saturday. 1ol
are sure to find among them just What
YOU will need for business or for weal
with your spring suit later on.
Artificial heat seems to be better TO
driving and sweetening feather pillow
than the SUM- In fact, one housewife
hangs her pillows in the outdoor air, bu
never in the sun, believing they are sweet
er SO.
Valentines galore can be found at tn
News store. Some of them are so lo'
in price that You wonder how they ca
be sold for so little Those that expires
humorous sentiments find a ready sal
Make it a pleasant day for the childre
of your acquaintance with one OF thes
litAe messages.
One always breads to open glue
cement bottle for the first time, knowir
that thereafter she will have trouble wit
the cork or stopper-until she learns thu
a bit Of lard rubbed on the edges VI
prevent the cork from sticking.
Before you attend your next part
get facial massage at Miss Gritfin's al
see how it will improve your expressi'
and complexion. Everyone is always 81
prised the first time they try one
Chloride of lime yellows white wo
en- frabrics, but whitens those of colt
or linen. This is bleach that has to
used with care.
Get a trial bottle of "A d. S. Al
septic Solution" at the Root Pharms
for a wash and garge for that irrita
throat 1t is good as a cure and also
preventative of colds and intiuen
An excellent remedy to keep in OF
medicine chest or cabinet.
Soft cheese: Buy one-half pound
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10
Bird Courts.

Rocks and crows are known to hold
court for the trial and punishment OF
their aelinuuent mates.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

In China the doctor is paid monthly
SO long as one keeps well, and the pay
lis stopped when one is i'll. IA SO
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Tn this connection the. following Is
quoted from the sporting notes of the
Springfield Republican: "These two vic
tories for Brattleboro brought about the
most sensational upset in the league /
standing of the week. By virtue of its |
wins the upriver five took big step sky
ward. starting from sixth place and
never stopping until all but two teams,
Deerfeld and Arms, were headed. The
Turner's Falls forfeiture knocked the
milltowners out of the runnerup posi-
tion. and the Jolt was stiff enough to
carry them down to the fourth place"
That the interest in the Wireless club
of the high school grows is shown by the
fact that the attendance at the meeting
average nearly 25. The next meeting
will be held Thursday evening of this
week. There will be short talk by
lMr. Crosby, code practice, social hour,
land the receiving of standard time from
Arlington. It is hoped that those inter-
ested may have code practice during re-
!, cess periods.
President Moran of the Student Ac-
. Invites society has appointed Perry
MAYNARD. Alice Bullock and Elizabeth
Crane a committee to take the student
responsibility in the management OF thu
school play, which will be produced it i
hoped, Just before the Easter vacation
The next basketball game will b
plaved at Shelburne Falls Feb. ID. Arm
academy is second in the Frankil
County league. Brattleboro played theI
here and lost by score of 81 to H. 0
Friday night B. H. S. plans to bring thei
down a peg.
The opening exercises on Monday WEI
made enjoyable by the surprisingly I;
yorable report of the standing OF Il
Rrattleboro basketball team in Il
Franklin County league. The rejoicil
took the form of a sing-out in which
Joined in the school songs of the too
ball season, and a few songs OF popui
appeal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Newfoundland was England's first
possession beyond the seas.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10
HELPFUL HAIR HINTS
Worthy the Attention of Everyone Who
Would Avoid Dandruff, Itching
Scalp, Gray Hairs and Badness.

''What will stop my hair coming out
Reply: Partisan Sage liquid form) is the
best remedy for hair and scalp troubles;
said to prevent badness, grayness and
dandrnff:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Chloride of lime yellows white wool
en- frabrics, but whitens those of cotton
or linen This is bleach that has to be
used with care.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10
WASHINGTON TRIP
NOT NOW FEASIBLE
Has Been Discussed by Senior Class =
European History Class Has VAL
entine Sociable-Notes.

The senior class held recently meet
ing in which there was much discussion
of a trip to Washington during the spring
vacation. Data received on the cost OF
such trip at the present time made the
plan seem hardly feasible.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Before going to bed. I always rub
little Partisan Sage into my scalp" says
a woman whose luxurious. soft and fluffy
hair is greatly admired This stops itch
ing scalp, keeps the hair from falling out
and makes it easy to dress attractively.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Soft cheese: Buy one-half pound Of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Get trial bottle of "A. d. S. Anti
septic Solution" at the Root Pharmacy
for a wash and gargle for that irritable
throat. 1t is good as a cure and also as
preventative of colds and influenza.
An excellent remedy to keep in ones
medicine chest or cabinet.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Before you attend your next party,
get a facial massage at Miss Gritfin's and
see how it will improve your expression
and complexion. Everyone is always sur
prised the first time they try one.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

If your valentine purchases have not
been made the Simons Speciality Shop
offers you a splendid assortment to
choose from. Dainty, amusing and hui
morous, they have them all and at a cost
of but few cents each.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Beautiful, soft, glossy, lustrous hair for
those who use Partisan Sage. It's mex
pensive and sold by Wilfred F. Root and
good druggists everywhere, with guaran-
tee of satisfaction or money refunded.
ADV.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

The water in the bulb bowls should
be kept at height sufficient 70 cover
half the bulbs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Valentines galore can be found at the
News store. Some of them are so low
in price that you wonder how they can
be sold for so little Those that express
humorous sentiments find ready sale.
Make it a pleasant day for the children
of your acquaintance with one OF these
little messages.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Miss Glazier is not yet able to return
10 her work in the high school.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Gum arabic and plaster of paris make
an invaluable cement for broken CHINA
1t is not only strong but white.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

If you can knit or crochet daisies n
white wool with French knot eenters III
yellow. YOU will be able to make the very
fashionable trimmings for a hat o.
cnarsn straw
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Artificial heat seems to be better for
drying and sweetening feather pillows
than the sun. In fact, one housewife
hangs her pillows in the outdoor air, but
never in the sun, believing they are sweet
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

If you want something in plated table
ware in a handsome and dignified pat
tern, see the Rogers 'Lufbery" at the
Thompson Jewelry Store. Its quality is
guaranteed and the price-only $3.50 for
a dozen teaspoons less than many
other patterns. This store has also the
Rogers "lS47" and Community" silver.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Dip slices OF bacon in beaten egg, then
in fine bread crumbs and fry in deep fat.
This makes tasty and doubly nutritious
breakfast dish.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

One always breads to open a glue or
cement bottle for the first time, knowing
that thereafter she will have trouble with
the cork or stopper-until she learns that
a bit Of lard rubbed on the edges will
prevent the cork from sticking.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

What an array of waists the Goodnow,
Pearson & Hunt Store has. Creations IN
the new styles of wolfe, organdie, pongee,
pussy willow taffeta and all the desired
fabrics were shown me Saturday. You
are sure to find among them Just what
YOU will need for business or for wear
with your spring suit later on.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Valentines Day is nearly here and you
must hasten to get yours and get them
mailed to your friends. Have you seen
those at the Hopkins Flower Store
There are too many kinds to describe,
but a visit there will help you find just
the right one for the right person IN
short order.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10
ADVERTISEMENTS.
FEMININE TOPICS

Do not forget that the commoner linens
are acceptable to the real Housekeeping
bride today, and an assortment OF dish
towels. dust cloths and cleaning cloths IS
likely to receive as warm a reception as
more pretentious embroidered pieces.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

Rubbers and arctics have been in great
demand since the big storm. Have you
ever tried a pair of those Top Notch"
rubbers from the Walkover Shoe Store
Those who have worn them say they
have great wearing qualities.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-10

When Mrs. Brasor gives her next pub
lie recital, attend and see and hear what
her pupils have accomplished under her
training. Amateurs, to be sure, but
pleasing to listen to and remarkable IN
that so much was done in so short
time. You can do as well if you have q
singing voice.