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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-02
WENDHlAI.

Joseph Smyth of Champion, r. L., is
working with his brother at l.. A. How
ards.
Lee Giles has returned from his work
cutting Christmas trees. Leonard, Ed
win and Robert Stowell are expected
home the last of this week.
Thanksgiving guests at Charles w.
Abbott's were Mr.. Abbott's brother Hen
.ry Abbott and family. and George and
Eudora Abbott, all of Landgroye.
Mrs. Mary Whipple who has acted
as housekeeper for Miss Winifred Chap
man for two months has finished work
there and gone to West Townshend.
A family reunion was held Thanks
giving day at Henry f.. Rhoades. All
his children were there, including Mr..
and Mrs. Everett Rhoades of South
Windham, Randall Rhoades, Leslie
Rhoades OF West Townshend and the
four who are still at home.
The gypsy moth hunters have been
transferred from town after scouting
about three-ffths of the town, owing to
difficulty of working with SO much snow
on the trees. One man went Friday to
New Jersey and the other four went
Monday to Wells River where they will
continue the work.
A pony show was advertised to ap-
pear IL the town hall Thanksgiving night
Some doubt was expressed by the towns
people as to whether the stage would be
strong enough for the one or two ponies
there might be room for, but there was
no cause for fear as no pony show APP
peared. About forty people came, mostly
from some distance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-02
MURDERER CoNFEssEs CRIME.
Peter ID. Treadway Says He Killed
Henry L. Pierce.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. PETER D.
Treadway confessed yesterday, according
to the police that he killed Henry Il.
Pierce, who was found beaten to death
here on Nov. p. He is said to have
absolved Marie Boots Phillips, also
known as Sue Rogers, and J. A. Moss
of any connection with the actual killing
but made no mention of "Al'' Smith. the
fourth member of the party said to have
been in Pierce's apartment when he met
his death. Treadway, according to the
polite, assumed full responsibility for
his act.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-02
III R :: 4: NJ: s::! !9!. MS:

Timber up! Quit complaining! Get a
small trial bottle of old-time st. Jacobs
Oil" at any drug store and in just mo-
ment you'll be free from rheumatic pain,
soreness and stiffness. Don't suffer! Re
lief and a cure awaits you. Get it! ''St.
Jacobs Or is just as good for sciatica,
neuralgia, lumbago, backache, sprains and
swelings.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-02
Rheumatism is pain only"

LNNtUIIdIIbIU - PAIN UuIE'
Not one case in fifty requires internal
treatment. Stop dragging Rub the
misery right away Rub soothing, pene-
trating "St. Jacobs Dir directly into the
sore, stiff joints and muscles and relief
comes instantly. "St. Jacobs Oil' con-
quers pain. 1t is a harmless rheumatism
cure which never disappoints and does
not blister.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-02

60 bears and &c moose. Game killed in
open time will be passed for several days
and the total deer figures viii probably
reach 200.
These figures represent only the num-
Der of deer transported on the trains.
1t is considered that not more than one
deer in three is shipped. Some place
the number of deer killed in Maine this
fall as high as 10000. Probably more
than 10 moose were slain.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-02
KILL 10000 DEER IN MAINE.
Fifty Moose Also Fail Before Hunters
Twenty-Five Bears Killed.

BANGOR, Me, Dec. 2.-The records
of the inspecting game wardens at the
Union station, after the last trains were
in from the hunting regions yesterday
morning. the close of the season. showed
that 2,59S deer, % moose and % bears
had been killed. Last years totals at
the end of the season were 2,147 deer,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-02

Hon. Mrs John Russell. London So
ciety leader and member of one of the
most exclusive British families. has sur
prised her friends by setting up in bust
ness as a dressmaker.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-12-02
GIVES BIRTH TO FOUR.
Wife of Utah Farmer Bears Three Boys
and One Daughter.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. q
Mrs. Vina T. knight, wife of farmer
at Plain City, Utah, gave birth to four
children, three boys and a girl, last
night. Mother and children are pro-
crossing favorably.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-08-20

County of Gunnison. %
We hereby certify that the forego-
ing is full. true and correct stsfe-
mcnt of the financial condition OF
Gunnison County, Colorado. for the
six months ending June Goth, 1890
Dated at Gunnison. Colorado, this
9Th day of August 1920.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION
GEO. L. MILLER. Chairman
c. c. McWiiiiafns.
(sEALD County Clerk and Recorder
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-09

storm water could moi escape
through the sewers.
Davenport Damage Increased.
Damages in Davenport have IN
creased over night. Tho Garden
addition In the west end Of the city
is being flooded BY back water.
Between twenty-five and thirty fam
lies have been forced to move out.
and several houses have been rock
ed OF their foundations. Tho west
efn Flour mills have been forced
to cease operation. Six pumps have
failed to keep the water ont Of the
basement and this morning saw
eight feet Of water standing in the
company engine room. Damage By
water and loss Of production g e.
timated by the company Ct 5000.
The D., R. l. N. ". railroad CON-
pany estimates its damages At $780,
900 as the result Of the food con
ditions in Davenport, tho necessity
Of sandbagging the tracks in Rock
Island between Twelfth and Seven,
teenth streets and the Wakhout be.
tween Davenport and Clinton, u
Shafton, Iowa. In addition to the
washout two miles Of the company
tracks are under water near Shat.
ton and a long stretch Of track il
in bad condition near the Wapsi.
pinnicon river.
! In Bettendorf the Bettendorl
company estimates its damages a,
$50, O0O in loss OF production
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-09

stble after the expensive precAu-
tioas taken from foods.
The action Of the waves Is said
to be causing . continual weaken
ing Il the levee- Household goods
and nearly Ill movable valuables
are being moved out Of every sec
ton Of the danger zone. Watch
men are along the leyee. but it is
conceded that there ID nothing that
can be done to save tho situation.
Certain weak spots are known, but
it was pointed out that the levee
might break along the Copreras
creek It = point entirely unex-
pected.
DaDagee Rlnn1ng High
With every nav conquest Of the
river IN the upper drainage district
thousands Of dollars are added tc
the damage to property. It was e.
timated that damages viii aggre
gate in the neighborhood Of a quar-
ter million dollars.
Rock Isl1aa Situation Same.
Tho food situation in Rock Islant
today II unchanged over the dan
gers Of yesterday. All temporar,
dams and sandbag reinforcement.
are holding. Sewers are backing III
worse than yesterday but there i
no immediate danger from this
However, q rain Of any proportion
would cause the flooding Of ever,
low spot below the blur as tbs
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-09
FRlDAY-rHE ROCK ISLAND ARGus-ApRn ., 1920.

through being forced to stop OPP
Grafton and in the cost Of building
dikeg.
Trxins are no longer using the
depot It the foot OF Perry street.
The depot II practically surrounded
with water and stops are being
made on . switch track north of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-09

government metsorologist. at Day-
enport, is that the weather b pre-
dicted as fair for tonight and TO-
morrow. With no heavy local rain
within the next few days this COM
munity and especially Rock Island.
will b able to escape further dam
are.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-09

the depot. Two coaches have been
spotted q the location for use Is
ticket Offices.
me situation in Moline, East Mo-
line and WatertoWn was unchang-
ca today. However. fears were be
ing held for the holding Of the rail-
r0ad trestle ACROSS the dam to
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-09

Other good news given ont o.
the weather fofecaster 10 that thee1
will be . tendency Of the river "a
fall At this point tomorrow.
However. this will not be markafi
until Sunday and after Monday &c
was said that the river will start
falling about six inches q day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-09

Campbell's island. The water is
way over the tracks and the trestle
is weakening before the force OF
the water.
Two Saving Situations.
The most important Of two Of the
conditions saving the situations
presented today by ]. NJ. Sherier.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-09

- Of going q any time NIL
1tands.well to haSe ~ 900 scres
snsa undsr watG. which would
~ sesiust the 10000 flooded
-. a d. Iows side. which was
49, b tho break two days ago
q Ieyes on Muscatine island.
- nunois break. It was said to-
+ - done sway with al danger
~ 1pvs food waters backing
,sAs,0cgih MEscatine.
r1ver Bsats Down Walls.
- DYKE walls are said to be
.ssiee IN many places than at the
~ vhere the break came, and
n fhousaods o. dollars spent in
a amer drainage district for
is,p work has not saved the coun-
- sopulsce from the losses
strfM TO b. practically impos-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-09
Smart Little Bonnets for
Chubby Faces

Attractive Novelties, Suita.
BILE for Gifts
The Mother O Love package, an
ideal gift for the new baby. Seal
ed boxes containing attractively
made dress, gertrude, bonnet, 2
bibs and shoes. Priced, complete
$3.50.
Numerous ribbon novelties Of
pink and blue satin ribbons, fea-
turing rosettes from 8 to 7 inches
in diameter, carriage straps, rib
bon trim, armlets, safety pin hold
ers, lingerie, ribbon novelties and
others. Prices range from 29c to
$3.50.
Pretty silk MORE covered books
for baby's record with hand paint
ed designs covers. These books
are attractively made up, either
with gold lettering or colored.
Priced $1.o0, $1.50, $l.s5, $2.25.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-09

Complete ASSIGNMENTS of
the Famous ''Vanta" Wear.
Vanta bands of silk and wool,
all wool and part wool. All sizes.
Priced from SOC to $3.50.
Vanta vests of silk and wool, all
wool and part wool, double
breasted; no pins, no buttons, fas-
tened with twistless tape. Priced
from Csc to $2.65.
Vanta binders of silk and wool
and part wool. Priced Csc and
Csc.
New and complete line of Vanta
Isle vests, with sleeves and
sleeveless, all sizes. Priced 35c to
$1.W.
Vanta infants hosiery of all wool,
silk and wool and Isle, all sizes.
Priced, pair, Sc, CSC and $1.O0.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-29

JEMSBUHG

Gustav Linke, Of this place, who
was arrested Friday last on com
plant of Miss Mabel Bake, of
Hightstown, for his failure to marry
her, appeared before Justice of the
Peace Hiland at HightstoWn on Tues
day morning. He retracted his plea
of not guilty and entered one of
guilty. Following q conference with
the authorities u hasty wedding was
arranged with the assistant chief of
police, David Cole, representing the
borough, Edward Snedeker, foster
father of Linke, and Mrs. NJ. Fretag,
of IiightstoWn, as witnesses to the
ceremony of marriage. Justice HI
land was the officiating person who
tied the knot
Consistent efforts of the police to
find the whereabouts of George
Windermaker, aged sixteen. a bound
boy at the farm Of Arthur Thompson,
of mean this place, have failed. The
boy ran away las Saturday. When
he took French leave he also took a
horse and buggy that he deserted at
Edinburg, near Trenton, and this has
been returned to the Thompson
place. Some weeks ago the Winder-
maker youth came to the local bor-
ough hall and made complaint of ILL
usage at the Thompson place, claim
ing he did not get his breakfast until
after the serving of the milk route.
He M from the Gam Mills, Pa.
r~efoTrnatory.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-29
By Special Correapondens.

OF cpcCtut CoffeSfoNdShts
Matawan, Jan. 2e.-Iiark! Ye
People, Cupid's in Jail, that is at least
Matawan's cupid is IN jail. The judge
responsible for this act Is Borough
Recorder Hillard Low, the arrest
made by Borough Marshall John
Mulsoff, the cupid Is David V. F. Lam
bertson. The cause of Lambertson be
ing In his present place of confinement
In the County Jail at Freehold Is none
other than several persons living in
the neighborhood of the Lanbertson
residence went on the stand and swore
in the recorders our hat Lambert
son has a habit OF displaying himself
as cupid. Namely among these were
Thomas Cogan and Clarence Uoff, a.
contracting mason
For the past several weeks. yea Is
is even reported thai for the past sew
eral years Lambertson has lightly fit
ted about his residence. where he lives
alone, attired In the nude, (that's the
way they speak of II In artistic circles)
much to the annoyance and shame Of
his neighbors. When the weather was
fit it is claimed that Lambertson often
appeared out in the yard in his birth
day suit. One OF his favorite pastimes
according to the evidence was to go
home at night, so TO his room, dis
robe, Then put on a straw hat and
with a lamp in his hand play cupid
by fitting lightly back and forth be-
fore his window which did not have
any shade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-29
MISS NORA C. JACOBS BRIDE
At MILITARY WEODING
81 specaa, Correspondent.

SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. 29-Yester-
day morning at nine o'clock Sacred
Heart church was the scene OF a very
pretty military wedding, when Miss
Nora C Jacobs, daughter of Mrs. Nora
Jacobs, became the happy bride of
Lieut.. John Foster, OF Camp Meade.
The solemn high nuptial mass was
celebrated by Rev. DR.. Griffian rec
tor of st Mary's church. During the
ceremony both the groom and best
man were attired in the olive drab OK
Uncle Sans army and both wore
side arms. Miss Kathryn Bulinski. of
this city was bridesmaid and Philip
Mcclure, also of this city. was best
man. Following the ceremony an
ed at the home of the brides mother.
The bride looked charming in a
travelling suit of Pekin blue broad
cloth with hat to match The brides
maid was attired in a checkered blue
suit and wore picture hat to match.
During the wedding breakfast the
happy bride was presented with the
side arms of her newly made hus-
band. The side arms consisted OF a
handsomely engraved sabre, present
ed by the men of his command. with
the request that the bride cut the
wedding cake with the sabre. The re-
quest was carried out. Following the
wedding breakfast the bride was kid
mapped and conveyed to the railroad
station In an old-fashioned coach.
drawn by six man power engine. The
happy couple left on a honeymoon
trip TO New York state. Following
their return they will take up their
residence in Baltimore.
Many handsome gifts, both useful
and ornamental were received by the
! happy couple which bespeaks for the
popularity of the young people
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-29
1.-THE AGES or MASONRY"
TO Be SUBJECT or LECTURE

The lecture on the ages of Ma
sonry," which Is to be delivered at
the High School Auditorium on next
Tuesday night by the Hon. John I'll
rich, has received many comments,
both by the press personal. from
the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts.
This particular lecture Is the favorite
one of Judge Ulrich and it may be
assumed hat he speaks upon the, sub
iect as one with authority. Judge
Ulrich is Past President of the Ma
sonic Veterans Association of the
Grand Lodge of New Jersey and an
honorary member of a number of Ma
sonic Veteran Associations in he
country which have recognized his de-
Votion to this ancient craft.
John Mowry, Past President Ma
sonic Veterans Association OF
Brooklyn, N. Y, speaking of this lee
ture said: 1T is a very magnificent
work showing exhaustive study to get
the matter presented in such an in
teresting and entertaining form. 1t
should be heard by every Mason both
young and old. There is much of value
in it that the average Mason Is I'M
| familiar with and 1t would therefore
provide an education that would cost
the individual great expense in time
and money were he to obtain same by
travel"
impression as that this lecture is OF
a secret nature and only for mem
bers of the Masonic fraternity to
hear-such Is not the fact. 1t is an
historical lecture and more in the
nature of a travelogue in which the
heroes are taken on imaginary trips
to countries on the other continent,
including our own and in which many
of the most notable structures, tenn
pies, cathedrals. castles and 'monu-
ments which were constructed by this
ancient craft are pointed out, the rit-
ual not being touched upon what
ever, although such as are not ia
miliar with the history Of this old
est of old institutions will get a bet
ter insight as to it's works throughout
the many centuries which. it has sur
NiNed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-29
TOTTENVELLE

William Daggett. Jr.. leaves tonight
for Key West and Palm Beach, Fla,
where he Will remain a month.
Captain Abram Reckhow, of the
ferry BOAT Perth Amboy, who has
been laid up for the past week, Is
able to be out again.
Jacob Herrel. of the borough tax
office, has been confined to his home
!n Johnson avenue i'll the past few
days. .
Patrolmen Joseph Madden and
Frederick West. of the 60th precinct
station, reported sick last night. This
mokes four patrolmen that are ILL.,,
Nathan Alschuler is able to be
about after a recent illness.
A tea is being held today at the
home of Mrs. Fl. r. Yetman, OF Ar
thur Kill road. by the Bethel Ladies
Aid.
Arthur T. Decker Is having q soda
fountain placed in his drug store in
Amboy road that he recently pur-
chased.
Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Louise DeBoerr
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
NDeBoer, OF Main street. and Xello
Botteri. of thu Bronx. The marriage
took place about ten days ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-29
CAMPAIGN HERE
ON SALE 0F IRISH
REPUBLIC BONDS
Bu speainl Correspondent.

By SDeSidl Cor~resDoHdent.
TOTTENVILLE, Jan. ga house
10 house canvass is being made this
week in T~ottenville and vicinity for
The sale of bonds for the Irish Re
public. The sale of the bonds here
Is being don under the auspices of
William Orr Branch of the Sons of
irish Freedom. William ]. Dempsey.
Is chairman of the executive commit
tee n Mrs. William Hennesey is
at the head of women's committee
for the sale of the bonds The card
system is being used here and
throughout the other sections of
Staten Island in the campaign.
There will be a meeting of the
workers and team captains tonight
at the parochial school for the our
pose of hearing reports on the work
that has already been done. Staten
Is 10000 F. A. Verdon, a prom
lnent s~hipbuilder of the north shore
Of the island, is the chairman of the
executive committee for the borough
OF Richmond. An effort is being made
to complete the canva this week,
This end of the island is expected to
show well In the sale of the bonds
which are in sums from SIS to 81, 900,
so that the poorest 4 buy n or
more of the bonds. h drive was to
have been held last week, but be-
cause of the cards not being ready
the local committee did not get a start
until this week. Rev. James Malloy,
pastor OF the Church of Our Lady
Help of Christians started the drive
here by purchasing a 500 bond. and
Rev. Father Kelly, OF st. Joseph's
church, Rossville, followed also by
taking a 800 bond.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-29
EVENT
At JAMESbURG
Star Post Has Smoker That
Proves Most Delightful
Event
6y Saeo!al Correspondent.

JAAIESBURG, Jan. 29-Members
of Star Post American Legion, met
once more by the campfire side of
France and the several camps Of the
United States and snapped tales of
fun and tragedy as enacted during
their service in the World war.
All was not pathos as the big
time" arranged by the committee of
the local post had optimism as their
pass word at the smoker given in the
borough hal Tuesday night. 1t was
all that the committee had planned
and then some more, as over thirty
five members urned out and enjoyed
q social evening far removed from
their fondest hopes.
Joseph Timberman was chairman
of the meeting and he was assisted by
William Van Pelt and Vernon Brown.
While no set program had been ar
ranged the committee had secured a
victrola from the Crapoaratto ice
cream parlors and under the direction
of William Van Pelt, Jr. numerous
selections were enjoyed. A quartet,
composed of Legion members. Will
lard Snedeker, Warren Emens, Emil
Weisert and Joseph Timberman, rem
dercd very credible selections of
camp numbers.
During the smoker Harold ]. Da
Vail had the attention of the mem
peIS lOI a lew AlOIlieIS anu SoNc a
little talk on the benefits to- be de-
rived from membership in the Lee
gion. Announcement was made that
three new members had Joined the
Legion, Emil Weisert, Addison Apple
gate, Alan r. DeHart, making c'ose to
forty members in good standing.
Harold DaVall also rendered a de-
tailed report OF the dance held on
January 20. He also announced that
the following committees served with
honor and were the prime movers
that mad the affair SO successful:
Tickets. Fide1la Sabatino, Charles
Richers, Charles Thompson, Warren
Emens. William Baker, Fred Gunson,
Harold DaVall, Reuben Christie, Will
lard Snedeker. Fred Barberi, William
Van Pelt, Joseph Timberman, Will
liam Franklin, Charles Paxton, Oliver
Soden, william Perrine, Leroy
Coombs, James Martin. Allyn ShultZ,
Fred Perrine.
Decorating committee. James Mar
tin, Reuben Christie, Joseph de Lo-
renzo, Joseph Timberman, Vernon
Brown, Fred Perrine. Fred Gunson.
William Dey.
Cloak room. James Martin, Warren
Emens, Miss Clara Martin, Mrs. liar
old DaVall
Door, William Van Pelt, Alva Tim
herman.
Meeting. James Martin, William
Van Pelt, Fred Gunson.
Advertising. Fred Gunson, Harold
Da Vail, James Martin.
; A vote of thanks was given j. e.
! Marryott for the contribution of the
flag used III decorating the hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-29
WOODBRIDGE

There will be a meeting Of the So
cial and Industrial Conditions De-
p%artInent of the Woman's c ub Mrs.
A. l.. Huber, chairman. at the home
of Mrs. B. w. Garter in Freeman
street, tonight at s o'clock.
Miss Elsie Baker. co%ntralto soloist
Of the Church of the Pilgrims. of
Brooklyn, will be one OF the soloists
at the concert to be given for the
benefit of Trinity church, February
13 Miss Baker possesses a genuine
c~ontralto voice OF rare quality n
aside from her church and concert
work, is one of the popular artists
singing for the Victor records.
O. 2. Butterwick, principal of the
Barron avenue school, returned to his
duties Tuesday having been Ill for
over a week 80.
Miss Madeline de vebre Is still
absent from her eighth grade class
room on account Of Illness.
Mrs. b. J.. Drummond was an
out of town visitor this morning.
Mrs. NJ. H. Coffey spent Sunday
with Mrs. Flood of Brook yn.
There will be a meeting of Wood
bridge Post No 81, of the American
Legion, tonight at the fire house at
1880. Charles Kuhlnlan. the secre-
tary Of the post, is anxious to secure
the names of all men who died in SER
vice from Woodbridge township dur
ing the war. The French government
| will give certificates to the next or
kin to all men who died In any branch
of the service and Mr.. kaufman has
been asked to send in all names of
next Of kin, also stating branch of
service in which men served, as these
names must be in Newark by January
81. Mr.. kaufman would like names
and addresses Of relatives not later
! than Friday. Attention OF the men Is
also drawn TO the war risk insurance,
which must be rendered within eigh-
teen months after receiving dis
charge.