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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-01-23

Mrs. Cara p. Wallace, until lately
a resident Of Olympia. was married in
Seattle recently to David Hanna Of
that city, according to announcements
received by local friends during the
past week
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-01-23

Edwin A. Mergel, a carpenter of
Tacoma, and Miss Evelyn B. Claypool,
also of that city, were married by DR..
James w. Countermine. pastor of the
United Churches, last Friday. Janu-
airy 10 DR.. Countermine officiated at
the marriage of Ed N. Harrison of
Seattle and Miss Marcia Mabel Sher-
man of Tacoma.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-01-23

Ira Honefenger, chief of the cleo
lions division in the Office of secre-
tary of state. has resigned his posi-
ton and will leave for Illinois,
February l.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-01-23

George Mills and family left the
latter part of this week for a several
weeks tour of California
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04
EAST DUMMERSTON.
Funeral of Frank o. Downs.

The funeral of Frank Oscar Downs was
held in his late Tesidenc at l3O pm sat
urday, Rev. d. f. Trout of BrattIeboro
officiating The bearers were W f. Wal
ker, Z. II. Brown. H. c. HazeIton. George
Reed and H. III. Howe. F. II. Miller sang
The burial took place in Dummerston Cen
tire. Mr. Downs was a quiet. genial man
who stood for all that was best in citi-
zenshIp. He was member of Newfane
lodge T. 90. F.. and of Evening Star
Grange No. Isl He was elected treasurer
of the latter organization Dec. l3, 1904
and served until his death Jan ~. 1920,
and he leaves a record Of faithful and
efficient service. Previous to 1904 lie held
the office of steward and for several years
was a member of the finance committee
Of Windham County Pomona Grange He
was an active worker when huilding the
hall and bought the site as agent for the
Grange. He was a delegate to the state
! Grange IN 1918 and took a deep interest
| in all that pertained to the organization
and was faithful attendant at the meet
| ings. He was a justice of the peace many
/ years and was interested in all matters
pertaining to the town.
Out-of-town persons at the funeral were
| Mrs Alice F. Fletcher. George Downs
Mrs Mary White and Frank Fletcher Of
| Claremont. y. H., Mrs. Ethel kcmptor
Of Springfield, VT. Mrs. Della Davis o.
| Mortified, Mass, Mrs Annie Evans. War
rem L. Walker, aud Horace Wilder o.
1 West Brattleboro and Fay Miller Of Brat
teboro There was profusion of beau
tiful flowers.
John Niles returned from Boston Thurs
day
Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson d Orange
Mass, recently visited Mr. and Mrs
1 Dwight johnson
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04
BrattlebOrO Baking Co.
APARTMENT TO LET

To let at once, 3-room, steam-heated
apartment on Main street. Large lv-
ing room, bed room, kitchen, gas stove,
etc.;'$20 per month by year only, for
reliable people. Suitable for man and
wife or two women. Young people
preferred. Address for particulars,
Rooms, Reformer Office. e.'r'sF7s.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04
WEST BRATTLEB0R0
--------,---..---'. . Z
Cast for Play and Revue.

The opening performance of the play, /
Love and Lather, and the musical revue, |
Uncle Rastuss' Birthday, will she given
this evening at O'Clock in Academy
hall. There will be another performance
tomorrow evening. Following is the cast
in Love and Lather: Queen Victory
Sniff, Miss Gladys Ames; Confusion
Sniff, Miss. Ruth Gay; Christopher Co,
lumbus johnson, George Chase; Mica,
demus SNOWFALL, Webster II. Cav; Ahrar
ham Lincoln johnson, Arthur Wood
worth. .l,,
Those taking part in the musical
revue are: Uncle Rastus, Ernest NJ.
Goodenough; Uncle Eph, Captain TiHon;
Charles G. Gay, Laurence Brooks, Arthur
Woodworth, Webster H. Gay, George.
Chase, Walter Cutler, Robert Winches-
ter, katherine Stockwell, Gladys Ames,
Ruth eGay, Minnie Hamilton, Miriam
Nichols, Maxine Stellman.
Miss Ida B. Fox of Springfield, Mass.
was guest of Miss Minnie Stockwell
over Sunday.
Hoyt III. Barber has returned from
Nottingham, where he had been several
weeks at his sugar lot.
Miss Stanford of Kcene, n H, aunt of
Mrs, George Z. Sherman of Brattleboro,
went yesterday to the home of Mrs. f..
\. Knight to board.
Mrs. Ella Jones and two children of
South Newfane visited here over the
week end with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Stafford.
Mr. and Mrs. f. W. GRAY and son.
| Charles, went Saturday night to their
former home in West Burke to spend a
week with his sister, Mrs. \. w Ball,
and family.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Taylor expect
their household goods here from Pitts
field, Mass, later in the week and they
will move into their hoase on Glenn
street, which they recently bought of q
! II. Copeland.
Arthur Blake. who had been in thu
Brooks House barber shop since last fan
and Mrs. Blake left yesterday for Ole
Orchard, Me-, where Mr. Blake will hav,
IA position in the Old Orchard House tin
coming summer. He is succeeded in TIN
Brooks House shop by William Perry
who was there last summer
Miss Elizabeth Mcnamara was dis
| charged Sunday from the MeIrose hos
pital, where she had been for an opera
| ton for appendicitis. She is emplove
in the home of T. T. Britain of Par
| place Mrs. James Blake of Below
| Falls was discharged Sunday and wen
to the home sof her sister, Mrs job
Curry of Pellet street, to remain for til
present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04
LOST.

DOST-Black purse about 411ax2 inches
containing cash, Yale key, trading
cards. money order and gas bin made
out to owner. Finder kindly return to
owner or Reformer Office and receive
reward. Soft
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04
NOTICE

On account of recent federal regula-
ton requiring boys to be II years old,
we will discontinue our delivery serv-
ice after this date, May
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED inexperienced and expe-
rienced girls on pocketbooks, stcher and
operator on Fortuna Skiving machine.
Steady work, excellent pay. Ask for Mr..
Fred Schweppe, New England Leather
Good Co., PIG Worthington ST., Spring
field, Mass. 52-57*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED-To buy small farm with
good, up-to-date set of buildings with
modern improvements preferred, in or
near some good, thriving town of not less
than $500 population, on good state road,
must be in Al condition at reasonable
price, or would consider a good, thriving
business. No real estate agents need
apply, Write L. S., Reformer Office,
BrattIeboro, Vt. 5J-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED want you to know that
| can sell your old goods for you. When
YOU clean house make a good job of it
and send me that old trunk full. My
business is to sell secondhand goods of
all kinds, on commission basis Come
down and talk it over. G. w Cush-
man, 81 Main st. $500
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED-Beef, hogs, calves, and
livepoultry. w. +. Richardson Co. 305-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED Young man TO run Job
nress. e. l.. Hildreth & Co. 56-6l
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED-Ma to run garden on
shares. Dr. Bowen 55-of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED-One good maid. Austine
Ipstitution. Brattleboro. 28-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED-Dish washer. Uwanta
Lunch 5i-oi
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED-Waitress at the Brooks
House. attith5 va o8-tI
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04
WANTED.

-Chambermaid. Brooks |
House. oo-oo
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED-Cook for night work.
Hoadley's Cafe. oo-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED-Live poultry. G. O. Alb.
bolt Il Son. tt'. o97ti.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Cottage house OF SIX
rooms. Address Cottage tSare Reformer.
%r5tF 1872
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED-Two laundresses. Memo.
rial Hospital. 52-t1
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED = Waitress at ScoveII' 8
o3tt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-05-04

WANTED-Cook for private family.
Ia Chaplin st. 44-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
OFFICIALS PLAN TO
CONFER TOMORROW
Selectmen and Power Co. to Consider
Towns Demand that Bridge and
Road Damage Be Made Good.

Officials of the towns of Brattleboro and
Hinsdale and of the Connecticut River
Power Co. will meet tomorrow afternoon
to confer with respect to the question of
liability for the loss of the steel bridge
which spanned the west branch of the
Connecticut river and the island opposite
this village and for damage to three high
ways. 1t is expected that the meeting
will be held in the selectmens room here.
The town of Brattleboro made demand
on the company to make good the loss
and the company denied liability but
asked for conference.
A noticeable drop in the level of the
river has occurred since yesterday morn
ing, and the cross arm attached to the
bridge for carrying electric wires is again
visible about 300 feet south of the bridge
site, showing where the bridge lies
The drop in the river is natural, as the
gates at the Vernon dam are closed and
no attempt is being made to draw the
pond.
Nothing further has been heard from
the government relative to supplying a
pontoon bridge, but communication is
| expected soon The selectmen have re
ceived from bridge company an inquiry
as to what they will take for the ole
bridge "as is where is
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
TWO CLERKS WERE
GUESTS OF HONOR
Houghton & Simonds's Store Scene of
Pleasant Affair-Gifts to Miss
Phillips and Miss Converse.

Houghton & Simonds's store was the
meeting place last evening from 7.45 to
1890 of the clerks and members of the
firm, when party was given in honor
of two of the clerks, Miss Bertha Phillips
and Miss Florence Canverse, who will fin
ish work there tomorrow night. Miss
Phillips will be married next month and
Miss Converse will take position in the
office of the Estey Organ company.
The affair took place in the garment
department on the second floor, which
was cleared of goods and made ready for
the good time. Each person arrived
dressed in special costume and this fea
ture of the evenings entertainment was
no small part. Some of the costumes
were ludicrous in the extreme, causing
merriment During the evening a shower
much merriment. During the evening a
shower was given Miss Phillips, and
she received some beautiful gifts from
her co-workers, which included cut
glass, linen, china and other gifts. Miss
Converse was presented a gold pencil
and a box of handsome stationery. To
keep the party in good humor and lest
anyone present should be sighted, a
grab bag was arranged, containing a
joke gift for all.
Nictrola music was rendered during the
evening and for dancing. Refreshments
of ice cream, home made cake and candy
and salted nuts were served. A group
photograph was taken before the party
closed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL

Margaret Danyew of Elliot street won
the prize for selling the most tickets for
the competitive drill which was held
Monday, April ), in Festival hall.
More than 300 persons partook OF the an
nual sugar supper served by the men Of
the First Universalist church last evening.
Fifteen gallons of syrup was used. The
menu also consisted of beans, cold ham,
rolls, pickles, cakes, pies and doughnuts.
Turkey will be the subject of the IL
lustrated lecture by Rev. D. E. Trout
in the Universalist church Sunday at
7.30 p. m. The lecture deals with the
industry, habits, customs and religion
of the people of Turkey and gives one
an insight into their manner of thought
and life, so as to better understand
their method of warfare and their mas
sacre of innocent people, chiefly the
Armenians. Special attention in lee
ture and views is paid to CONSTANT
nople. the capital of the Ottoman en-
pire and one of the famous historical
cities of the world, whcih is now in
military control of the British because
the Turks have persisted in their mas
sacre of the Armenians. The choir will
sing Everyone welcome.
The junior auxiliary of st. Michael's
Episcopal church gave an entertainment
in the parish house last evening, the pro.
ceeds to be applied to the apportionment
of the auxiliary. While no admission
was charged silver offering was taken
The program included the play, The Blue
Cashmere Gown, which was presented by
IA girls and one boy. The play
represented the difference between
the missionary box of the past an,
the missionary box of the pres
ent day There also were dialogues ant
speaking by the younger children an,
some piano selections. Stereopticol
views of Liberia, where the church i
starting work, and of schools in Mexico
showing the difference in the children be
fore the schools were started and after
ward, were shown.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
NATIONAL MACHINE
PLANT TO BE SOLD
Foreclosure Proceedings Instituted on
Mortgage of $50, 2,000-Committee
to Negotiate Sale.

Foreclosure proceedings against the
National Machine Co., which occupies the
Vinton building on Elm street, were in
stituted yesterday afternoon following
a meeting of the guarantors of a mort
gage of $4,000 which the Brattleboro
Trust &c. holds as trustee. At the same
time committee of the guarantors com
posed of J. B. Manley, L. L. Holden. H.
G. Barber, H. c. Rice and c. A Boyden
was appointed to negotiate with outside
concerns in regard to taking over the fac
tory and equipment. Representatives
of large manufacturing company were
here recently to inspect the plant with a
view to buying and developing it, and
the committee has hopes of interesting
this or some other concern in a plan
whereby the business not only may be
carried on without break but consid.
erably enlarged.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
RAILROAD STRIKERS
SHOOT MAN SUGGESTING
THEY RETURN TO WORK

the law, but of course | knew it then
as well as | do now."
A. f. Whitney, vice president of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen,
and S. E. Heherling, international pres
ident of the Switchmen s Union of
North America, predicted last night
that the strike will be broken within As
hours One thousand brotherhood men
of other cities have answered the call
to come here as strike breakers, he
added.
Switchmen who have been on strike
here for nine days began returning TO
work this morning. Brotherhood Off
cials who have been fighting the Gil
legal walkout of their men do not
claim that the strike is broken, but
were much encouraged by reports from
several roads that the men in small
groups were reporting for work.
John Grunao, president of the insurgent
union, the Chicago Yardmasters' asso-
citation, declared today that the question
of wages and hours had become of sec
ondary Importance and that the real
fight was for supremacy over the older
brotherhoods. 1--WE railroad men are
tired of receiving nothing but promises
from our leaders. We demand results
he said. Brotherhood officials spend
their time riding around in automobiles
hobnobbing with politicians in Washing
ton, and drawing good salaries. The mer
won't stand for any more of that stuff
The way they are joining the new unior
shows they are determined to get some
official in Washington who sees The
: lnS L.,
Wage demands of five groups of rail
road employees numbering 9S0,000 will b.
| pushed immediately as the result of tn
spread of unauthorized strikes of switch
men and enginemen, G. A. Worrell, gen
eral chairman of the Railway Clerks or
ganization of the Chicago and North
western system said today. Railwa
clerks, telegraphers, signalmen, mainte
nance of way employees and stationar
firemen and oilers, which the group in
wolves, Will present demands to ever
railroad in the United States within
week, Worrell said.
Wage increases of 20 cents an hour an
restoration of the pre-war differentis
wage scale will be demanded and ID day
of grace granted for compliance of til
company, he said. Men are at the en-
of the rope" said Worrell. 'Presiden
Wilson promised to increase the wage
if in six months the cost of living wa
not materially reduced The living cost
are just as high, if not higher. We cal
not live on our present wages"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
WELLMAN STORE
PLANS FOR FUTURE
George and Howard Wellnlan to Be
Associated in Ownership, Former
to Have Active Management

Announcement was made today by
George 4. Wellman and Howard s. Well
man that they would take over the stock
and fixtures Of the clothing store which
was owned BY their father, the late Henry
p. Nellman. bet the transfer will not be
made until the middle or last of May
The store will be conducted along the
same lines as heretofore, but whether the
business will continue under the name of
II. p Wellman & Co. has not been de-
c:dcd definitely. While Howard Wcllman
will be associated With his brother in the
business lie will retain hn4position with
the Estey Organ Co. while George a.
Welhnan, who has hal long experience
in the store, will have the active manage
ment of the business.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
BIG DEMAND FOR
OPERA TICKETS
The Bohemian Girl Next Friday to
Have Large Observation-Disclosures
Big Attraction Thursday.

Seats for the Boston English Opera
Co.'S presentation Of Balfe's romantic
opera, The Bohemian Girl, which will be
given in the Auditorium next Friday even
ing. went on sale this morning and there
was tremendous demand, which shows
the popularity of this company, which re-
Gently presented Robin Hood Many good
seats remain, but it is believed by Man
ager Carter that by the date of the per
formance the house will be sold out
Another first class attraction booked
for next week Is Raymond Hitchcock s
big musical comedy revue. Hitchy-koo
the original New York production in lf
scenes. This will be presented Thursday
for one night only.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09

In an interview today Mr.. 1igan made
it clear that, although he is opposed to
the 18th amendment and if elected, will
do all in his power to have it repealed
and resubmitted, he recognizes it as the
present Fundamental law Of the land and
urges all good citizens to support and
obey it.
The candidate said further that he pro-
posed to take advantage Of his constitu-
tional right to freedom OF speech, which
guarantees to the people the right "of
writing and publishing their sentiments
concerning the transactions of govern
mcnt" He would therefore undertake to
insert advertisements in state newspapers
from time to time and pay for them at
established rates.
Mr.. Agan stated further that he was
without any strings attached, and would
neither take orders nor accept contrlbu
! tions from any other source. He vii
obey the primary law in every particular
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
VOTE ON PEACE
RESOLUTION TODAY
Debate on Measure Ends at
Five O'clock This
Afternoon
CONFIDENT OF
ITS ADOPTION
Expected Several Democrats Will Join
Republicans in Voting for It-Only
One Republican Out of Line in Yes
terday's Vote.

WASHINGTON, April 9-The house
locked horns with the peace resolution
today prepared to complete action and
send the proposal to the senate before the
session ended More than half of the
members on either side who wished to ex-
press their views were heard yesterday
and under the special rule debate will end
at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
No doubt of the adoption of the resolu.
uon was expressed. Some Democratic
supporters aided in the adoption of the
rigid rule yesterday under which the fight
was waged and only one Republican failed
to follow the lead of the majority. 1t was
expected additional Democratic votes
would be found in its favor when the res
olution itself reached a vote.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
GRANITE WORKERS
TO GET MORE PAY
An Agreement Reached Today at Con-
ference in Boston-Must Go Be
fore Local Unions.

BOSTON, Mass, April An agree
ment recommending wage advance for
granite workers was made public today
following a joint conference Of representa-
tives of the national committee of gran
ite manufacturers and the granite paving
cutters union of the United States and
Canada.
The recommendations include an ad-
vance on May Of So per thousand blocks
and a similar advance on July l. \ day
rate of not less than 75 cents an hour
and So per thousand for Durax blocks
The agreement will extend for one year
from May upon acceptance by locals OF
paving cutters in Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
Insurgent Union Sick OF
Leaders of Old Brother
hoods = Enjoy Them
selves at Expense OF
Workers-Wage Fight of
All Railroad Employees to
Be Reopened = Food
Shortage in New York

CHICAGO, April 9.-One switchman
was shot and several slugged at meet
ings Of the striking railroad men last
night. the police learned today. A strlk-
er who proposed that the men return
to work was shot, it was reported. He
was taken away in an automobile by
friends. Trouble developed at two
meetings of the newly formed Chicago
Yardmens association when members
suggested a return to the rank OF the
established brotherhood.
Sabotage was advocated by one of
the speakers, L. o. Esty, a c. Y. \.
organizer, who participated in the Gary
steel strike and several labor disturb
ances here.
"They call me a rebel, )" Esty told
the strikers. - am proud to be
rebel. In 1910 / had charge of rail
road strike in Minneapolis and st
Paul. The men all went out and stayet
out | went down to the i. w. W
headquarters and got some help. IheI
one day four passenger trains were
wrecked. the next day seven freight
trains were wrecked, then we sent wore
TO the railroad that if they did no
come across we would tear down th'
round house. They didn t answer. W.
did. The roundhouse was torn down
Then the railroads begged for mere.
and asked to meet. We told them L
come to us. There was a meeting. IN
union drew up contract and the rail
road refused it. The next day we bleN
up bridge. That night an ice jar
formed in the river and tore down tn
rest of the bridge so they don t kno'
to this day who did the job, but W
won the strike. / did 80 days IN ia
for blocking the mails. got off ligf
because / told the judge | didn't kno'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-04-09
WOMEN GIVE UP
THEIR PICKETING
Declare They will Transfer Protests
from British Embassy to Treas
ury-Two in Jail.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Refusing
bonds offered by counsel two of the Irish
pickets arrested yesterday for picketing
the British embassy, Mrs. Mary Calvin of
Philadelphia and Maura Quinn of Jamaica
Plain Mass, today were committed to
jail after preliminary hearing before
United States Commissioner. Richardson.
The first of the women arrested gave
bonds in the sum of S, 1000 and was released
until Monday, when the cases of the seven
thus far arrested viii be called. Pick.
citing of the embassy was not resumed
today Headquarters of the picketers an
nounced that they planned to transfer
the scene of their protests to The treasury
deDartment