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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
"HOME FOLKS" TO
GREET COX TONIGHT
viii Go to Middletown for the Celebra-
tion-Great Enthusiasm
BY Residents.

DAYTON, O.. July 6.-Gov James NJ.
Cox, Democratic presidential nominee,
viii 90 to Middletown O., tonight to re-
ceive the congratulations of ''home folks"
there with whom he attended school and
worked when a young man. The gov
ernor win address his fellow townsmen
at town mass meeting at $50 o'clock
Long before noon today friends from
Middletown came to Dayton to request
the presence of the governor at the joIli-
feation meeting tonight They called at
his home after having spent most of the
early morning hours ringing bells and
blowing whistles in celebration of the
governors nomination.
Among the first of the hundreds of
kilograms of congratulation received to-
day by Governor Cox We're messages OF
President Wilson, Senator Harding. the
Republican presidential nominee. Sena
tor Robinson, permanent chairman of the
Democratic national convention, Senator
| Hitchcock Senator Pomerene, William
Cooper Proctor who managed Woods pre-.
convention campaign, and Former Gov.
ernor Campbell of Ohio. kilograms were
arriving so fast that several clerks were
kept busy opening them No attempt
was made to answer them immediately
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
BIG OBSERVANCE b
IN WEST VILLAGE
Crowd of $500 Reviews Pa
rade, a Handsome
Spectacle
LARGE AUDIENCE
HEARS HARTNESS
Candidate for Governor Tells How to
Maintain National Independence -
Program Of Sports and Baseball Game

Celebration Complete Success.

With ideal weather conditions prevail
ing, West Brattleboros enterprising
residents held their fourth annual Inde-
pendence day celebration yesterday,
which was attended by approximately
$500 persons. Automobiles were parked
on either side of the street from the
cement bridge as far west as Bonnyvale
road, and the celebration was regarded
as fully the equal of that of last year
The days program opened with a pa
rade about 10 O'Clock, headed by E. NJ.
Goodenough's marine band" which in
cluded many members of the Brattleboro
Military band. The parade was the
spectacular feature of the day. The
line of march was from the cement
bridge up through the main street as far
as the Bigelow corner, thence back the
entire length of the street to the bridge
and again west to the common, where
lit disbanded. There were decorated
floats, members of the Grand Army rid
| ing in automobiles, comic drum corps,
members of Quonekticut tribe of Bed
Men and order of Pocahontas, decorated
bicycles, decorated vehicles, clowns, and
other attractions which made up long
and spectacular procession. Directly
after the parade the Red Men gave an ex-
hibition drill and war dance on the COM
mon.
The running, jumping, sack races and
other sports took place in the forenoon
and attracted large number of specta-
tors. Following the sports, the dinner
4 b1,, Tad on 10 Ia
spot picnickers were to be seen. The
members of the band, who did excellent
work throughout the day, were well pro-
vided for at the dinner hour, when tables
were set for them near the food booth
and an excellent dinner was served. The
women of the Congregational and Bap-
tist churches sold hot frankfurters, rolls,
coffee, doughnuts, cake, ice cream and
soft drinks to the public and long be-
fore the noon hour patrons were stand
ing in line at these booths, the proceeds
from which will be divided between the
two societies.
Following the dinner hour James Hart
ness of Springfield one of the candidates
for governor of Vermont, spoke on the
lcommon to very large and appreciativs
Eaudence The band furnished music
flor the occasion, and the speaker was
introduced by Rev Arthur " Wood
worth. Mr.. Hartness, who is mechani-
| lcal engineer of international reputation,
a member of several organizations for
| the promotion of mechanical engineering
and scientific research, and one of the
foremost citizens of the state, empha-
sized the need of industrial progress as
means of maintaining our national in
dependence. He said in part:
''While we must preserve the memory
of the times of the Revolutionary and
subsequent wars, including the Civil and
World wars, and must keep in mind the
I. veterans of the Civil and later wars who
have rendered great service to the coun-
try by donning Uncle Sans uniform
| Continued on Page 81
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06

On the opening ballot Friday the Ohio
governor was in third place. He soon
passed Palmer, however, and on the 18th
ballot went ahead of McAdoo. Then
began see saving betV cen the Cox and
McAdoo totals, which at the end OF the
39th roll call at midnight found the two
virtually the same. On the 42d ballot
the aecessions of most os the Palmer
strength to Cox put him we'll ahead and
after that several state delegations went
into the Cox column in a procession.
On the Add he got a majority for the
first time of all the votes cast an don the
14th he was plunging toward the required
two thirds when Colorado changed its
vote to him and made the nomination OBJ
Tious. 1t was made unanimous on mo-
tion of Sam B. Amidon of Kansas, a
leader of the McAdoo forces.
As the Cox total passed that of Me
Adoo and surged upward the McAdoc
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
MARLBORO HOLDS
COMMUNITY MEET
Annual Gathering at Home of E. P.
Adams - Rev. d. e. Trout of Brat
tleboro Speaks on Americanisn.

The annual community gathering was
held at the home of E. p. Adams in
Marlboro yesterday. General sociabil-
ity, dinner, an address by Rev. Delmar
F. Trout Of Brattleboro and base
ball game kept the attention of the
people throughout the greater part of
the dav.
A bounteous dinner was served at
noon in the dining roonl of the Adams
home. This was followed at O'Clock
by Rev. Mr.. Trout = address on True
and False Americanism. The address
dealt with things which make for true
Americanism as against the menace of
the red flag and the black flag and the
things which make for false American
ism. He pointed out that because 8
person : ancestors came over in the
Mayfower was no reason why they
should be a true American unless they
believed in the principles of American
ideals
Much amusement and enthusiasm
was caused in the ball game between
the married men and single men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
Red Men $ Hall

Tuesday evening, July 6, at 73O sharp
Regular meeting Brattleboro Camp No.
1887, NJ. w. a. All neighboFs please meet
at the hall, also those who are notified
to appear for adoption. There will be a
short session at the hall and then we go
to the common for the open air initiation
Foresters come in uniform.
Thursday, July s, at p. m.-Regular
meeting Pocahontas council No. 4, d. OF
p. Let there be a good attendance as
there are reports to be read and other
business to be transacted.
Dance Saturday night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
GASOLINE EXPLOSION
GIVES BOY A TOSS
Ara Cudworth Stood on Buried Tank
when Contents Were Ignited-
No Injury and Little Damage.

Gasoline in a tank belonging to Ora
J. Underwood of AZ Washington street,
which was buried in the sand bank on
Horton place, ignited last evening
about Q o'clock and caused an explo-
sion which was heard a long distance.
About % persons had assembled on
Horton place to enjoy fireworks and at
the time of the explosion Ara Cud-
worth, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph B.
Cudwortb, was standing on the sand
pile, underneath which the tank was
buried. He was tossed up in the air
but was not injured. Dirt from the
sand pile was blown in every direction
on to houses and windows, but no dam
age was done except to the tank
which was fortunately nearly empty
1t is thought that fire from the fire
works ignited the gasoline.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
Richard Purdy in Motor
cycle Accident in
BrattlebOrO
GOES OVER BANK
ON BRANNAN ST.
Internal Hemorrhage and Intense Pain
Caused - Operated Upon in Memori-
al Hospital = Condition More Fa-
vorable Today-Wife Comes Here.

Serious injuries were inflicted upon Rich
ard Purdy of Woodford about O'Clock
yesterday afternoon when a HarleyDavid-
son motorcycle which he was riding left
a sharp curve on Brannan street and went
over an embankment between that street
and Williams street Mr.. Purdy is in a
critical condition in the Brattleboro Me-
mortal hospital. but his condition is re
garded today as more favorable than it
was last night
Mr.. Purdy, who is about % years old,
came down from West Brattleboro and
made inquiry on Western avenue as to the
location Of Chestnut street. He was di-
rected down Crosby street and down the
hill TO Brannan street On reaching the
curve on the steep ineIiae Just above Will
iams street the brakes apparently Jailed
/ Ia hold and the machine went over the
bank, passing under railing The rail-
ing came in contact with Mr.. Purdy's body
below the stomach, but both he and the
machine went over the bank, the trees
and the brush at that point preventing
him from going down the entire distance
| 70 Williams street, which is about 20 feet
below the point where the accident hap
pened
John Bowman and Sven Magnuson
who live on West street above the
point of the accident, saw the machine
and rider 90 over the bank. They went
to the spot as did also Chief of Police
| George Wilson, who heard the young
man s outcries. Chief Wilson. John
Nesbitt and George Grover assisted il
carrying the injured man to one OF
| the r-by houses and DIR. William }
/ Kaine and the ambulance were sum
moued by telephone.
While waiting for the physician Mr.
/ Purdv stated that he had a wife II
| Woodford, also that he knew Edward
/ Schultz of Brattleboro. Mr.. Schultz
Is driver for Helden & Martin and
Hives at 70 Western avenue.
He was suffering great pain, and the
accident caused an internal hemorrhage
aDut on account of the shock it was moi
i considered safe to operate upon him II
/ the afternoon. He seemed a little i'm
proved last night and an operation was
7 performed by DIR. George r. Anderson
h No rupture or fracture was found, an6
the hemorrhage was stopped. Since ther
Mr.. Purdy has shown slight improve
ment and hopes are entertained for hi!
Irecovery.
Mr.. Purdy is an engineer employed
iby Dexter Gleason of Woodford, who i
lin the lumber business. His wife wa'
notified by Chief of Police Wilson an(
she and Mr. and Mrs. Gleason and some
Iothers came here last night Mr.. anC
Mrs. Purdy have two children, a gir
of 12 and a boy of 4.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
WILSON-HOLLAND
HOME WEDDING
Clerk in C1overdale Store Weds East
Dover Young Woman-Outdoor
Service by Rev. c. T. Brownell.

Adace Fremont Ernest Wilson of Frank
lin, Mass, and Miss Mary Elizabeth Hol-
land of East Dover were married yester-
day noon in the home Of the brides par
ents, Rev. Clark t. Brownell, pastor Of the
First Baptist church officiating. The GER
emony was performed outdoors the bridal
party standing under an arch of ever
green, lined with white daisies. Mrs. A.
Z. May of East Dover played the we'd
ding march The bride was attended by
her sister Miss Eleanor Holland of East
Dover, and the best man was Floyd Will
son of Franklin a brother of the bride
groom. A double ring service was used
the rings being carried by Master William
Holland, brother of the bride, and little
Frances Wilson of Palmer, Mass, was
the flower girl The brides gown was
white organdie and she carried white
roses. The bridesmaid wore white organ
die and carried roses.
A reception followed, during which time
ice-cream and cake were served. The
wedding cake was cut by the bride. Mr.
and Mrs Wilson left yesterday for trip
to Nashua and Franklin, Mass, and upon
their return they will make their home
in Brattleboro, where ne is employed as
clerk by the Cloyerdale company.
Mrs. Wilson is a daughter of Mr.. anC
Mrs. Fred Holland of East Dover. She
attended the Bratteboro Institute and af
forwards had a position in the offices o
| the Holstein-F -Friesian association.
Mr.. Wilson is a son of Ernest s. Wilson
of Franklin, Mass. Since his discharg'
| from the service he has lived in Brattle
boro. He served in training camp il
/ Boston.
Relatives were present from Nashua
Franklin, Palmer, West Dover and Brat
tleboro Mrs. s. J. Wilson, Holland vii
son and Mrs Clark T. Brownell of thi
| town attended the wedding.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06

managers made desperate fight to stop
it in time. Their candidate twice had
held the lead and lost it, however, and
many delegates supporting him had given
up hope that he could ever be nominated.
On the last four ballots MeAdoo lost
steadily. Once Cox had more than a ma
jority, the fight was easy. At the end
of another day of furious struggle the
convention stampeded to Cox, flung aside
its rules and made his nomination unani
nous with a roaring shout.
A curious thing in the voting for Nc
Adoo was that he received 266 on the
first ballot, the lowest cast for him, and
266 on his last ballot. His high water
mark was 467 on the 4Oth ballot. At
that time Cox had 400 Palmer opened
with 256 votes. His highest vote was
267b on the seventh ballot.
The 4lst ballot showed a net gain of
I71h votes for Cox and loss of seven for
McAdoo, who took four more from Penn
Isylvania. In the first break of Pennsyl-
| wanna from L IdiHleI AlCAuOO SOt II ~
Cox II, but both got few more later.
Both leaders were under the 500 mark
on the 4lst ballot at midnight with each
sniping into the others camp and the
Davis voters holding fast. On the sue
ceeding ballot Cox made his first big
gain. Closing with 4071s votes on the
l4lst Cox rose on the next to 540H, OF
lonly ~ less than a majority of tho
convention, while McAdoo dropped from
400 to 427.
Then Georgia started the slide toward
, Cox by swinging 12S solid from McAdoo
Cox picked up more scattering votes, in
cluding four Davis delegates in Michigan
lMcAdoo, however, still held the bulk o
those from Pennsylvania. Cox shot 2
over a majority on the 43d ballot, gettini
! 56S as against 5401s on the previous roll
r McAdoo dropped Is on the 4lst, goinj
from 427 to 4l2. CoX's principal gain
were solid vote from Louisiana, taking
six from McAdoo and l01a from Virginia
which previously had returned to Sena
tor Glass. On that ballot also Cox dreV
{ away numerous scattering votes iron
II McAdoo.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
BRATTLEBORO PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Braun and
three children of Montague City, Mass,
came Saturday and spent Sunday and
Monday with Mrs. Braun s mother,
Mrs. Mary Mickey.
Miss Sylvia Crosby and Miss Bea-
trice Vinton motored yesterday to Bur
lington, where Miss Crosby will take a
six-weeks course in kindergarten work
at the University of Vermont.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Hopkins, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Warner Hopkins and Mrs. E
E. Covey went Saturday to Stoneham
Mass, to spend the weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. Paul B. Covey. They re-
turned yesterday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
NO STATEMENT BY cox.
viii Wait Until After Notifcation-Mrs
Cox Much Pleased

DAYTON, o., July Gov. James NJ.
Cox, who was nominated for the presi-
dency by the Democratic national con
vention early today, declined to make a
statement regarding his victory until
after he has received notification from
the convention. The governor received
the news of his nomination in his news
paper office, the Dayton News, sur
rounded by fellow newspaper workers
and few relatives and intimate friends
Mrs. Cox was highly elated over the
nomination of her husband.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
Harding Says Cox
Deserved 1t

MARION, o., July 6.-Senator
Harding, the Republican presiden-
tial nominee, in a statement today
said Governor Cox deserved the
Demoora tic presidential nomina-
ton, but added that his selection
would not change the Republican
campaign plans in Ohio in any
way.
Senator Harding had no en-
.gagement scheduled for today, but
planned to devote himself ex-
clusively to clearing away great
mass of correspondence and other
work that had accumulated since
he left Washington last Saturday
to motor home.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06

SAN FRANCISCO July three times Of Ohio was
presidency
of dead in the history OF
nation
the
the
early in the balng and
the adjourned
llnoonod namea a o presidency.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
McAdoo Feels Relieved.

HUNTINGTON, Y. ", July 6.-When
William G. MeAdoo was informed this
morning that Gov. James NJ. Cox of Ohio
had been nominated as the Democratic
candidate for the presidency, his only
comment was, Il am relieved and de-
lighted that the cali did not come to me. =
Mrs McAdoo, who was by her husbands
side, said, That's great"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
Davis Predicts Victory.

LONDON. July Ambassador John
W. Davis, when informed of the nomina-
tion of James NJ. Cox of Ohio by the
Democratic national convention this
morning, sent the following message to
Governor Cox:
My hearty congratulations upon your
nomination. You can and will lead the
party to a well deserved victory
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
THE WEATHER.
Partly Cloudy Tonight and Wednesday
Cooler Tonight

WASHINGTON, July 6.--The weather
forecast: Partly cloudy tonight and We'd
nesday, probably showers except fair in
Maine tonight. Cooler tonight on the
Maine coast. Light to moderate winds be-
coming south.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06

upon his nomination. The message re
ceived at the governors office in Column
bus this morning and transmitted to his
home in Dayton read:
'Please accept my hearty congratula-
tions and cordial best wishes.
(Signed) ''WOODROW WILSON"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06

Miss Mary Horton has begun a vaca-
tion of three weeks from her work in
f. T. Hildreth & Co.'S printing plant.
She has gone to New York to visit her
sister, Mrs. Dinsmore.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
COY cox OF OHIO NOZNLNA TED BY
DEMOCRATS AT EARLYHOURI THIS
MORNTVG: ~ BALLOTS NECESSARY

One of Longest DeadlOcks In History - McAdOOs vote
Same on First and Last Ballot-Highest Vote is 46'
-Palmer's Highest Vote Is 267h-ConventiOn Meets
at Noon Today to Nominate Vice President-Wison
Sends Congratulations.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
Universalist Church

Wednesday, July 7, at 7.30 p. ma reg
ular meeting of the Boy Scouts, Troop No.
4. large attendance desired.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
Masonic Temple

Thursday, July 8-Regular meeting Fort
Dummer chapter. Stated convocation
Work: NJ. NJ degree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
CONGRATULATIONS POUR IN.
President Wilson Expresses His Best
Wishes.

COLUMBUS, o., July 6.-Congratula-
tions from President Wilson We're re-
ceiyed by Governor Cox this morning
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
~~@A4 sfsS
M'ADOO FORCES FIGHT F|ERCELY
Until THE MIDDLE OF LAST BALLOT

Cox Does Not Receive Majority of Votes Until AID Ballot
Nomination Made Unanimous as Soon as Result Is
Evident-McAdoO Twice In Lead During Long Bat
tle-Pamers Withdrawal Comes at 3Sth Ballot.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-07-06
Methodist Episcopal Church

Friday, July 0, 7.30 p. m.-Prayer
meeting.
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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1920-06-11
Village Trustees Met.

Ate,the regular meeting Tuesday
ufght the village trustees took steps
to keep rubbish from the city dump
west of town from sliding into the
county road. and to have needed
repairs and requirements made 10 the
Hays property and other sidewalks.
The clerk was instructed TO inform
the N P. railway officials Of the plans
on foot TO increase the city water
supply. call attention to the interest
of the company in the matter and
seek corporation in furnishing
services of hydraulic engineer
The annual estimate was adopted
and is published elsewhere as notice
to taxpayers, who have the privilege
of Offering suggestions on same on or
before July 13 when the annual
appropriation is to be made The
estimate is subject to change until
after that date. The interest fund
includes 5000 for interest on the pro-
posed bonds to be voted 90 June %.
Bills allowed:
Interstate Utilities Co, phone rent
for May and June Sl2.
Rathdrum Elec Co light for
May ~ oo
Mrs. L. E. Tucker, librarian
salary 90
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1920-06-11
SPIRIT LAKE

Mr. and Mrs. Otis Michaeis and
Mr.. and Mrs John Sherwood left by
auto for their new home at Matlock,
Wash where Mr.. Michaels purchased
an so acre farm. Mr.. Michaels was
one of the pioneers Of this section.
The ball team beat Standpoint 16 to
1.
Chris Gesek defeated Basanta Singh
the Hindu wrestler at Spokane.
The subscription price OF the
Herald, a ve-coldmn, 6page paper,
has been ra sed from $1.50 TO 81.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1920-06-11
FROM OVER The COUNTY
POST FALLS

Robt. Hite has moved his family
from Mcclure to Post Falls.
The Pioneer store at Hauser juno.
tion had narrow escape from loss by
Dire.
The town board has employed A.
L. Kyle as bandmaster at $50 a
month.
The Pleasant View highway
district voted last Saturday to float
$95, 900 bonds for the purpose of paw
ing their share of the Spokane to
Occur d'Alene road, by vote OF 1874
to l3.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1920-06-11
TO VOTEiROAD BONDS
Highway -Four Proposes to HelE
Pave AppleVay.

Highway District No. d whoes
territory stretches from near Rath.
urum toward the south beyond this
spokane river. Is to vote Saturday,
June 70, on proposed bond issne n,
soo' 700 to pave its portion O: what Is
known as the North Pacific biphwa,
between Ross station and the east
boundary of the Pleasant View and
Post Falls districts. Two voting
places Will be used: Feely's hail on the
prairie for the north end OF the dis
Irict and the Farmers Union hall at
Mcclellan for the south end, An
qualified electors may vote on The
oonds whether property owners or not.
j. V. Hawkins of Occur d,Alene
VINO IS attending to the legal work In
preparation for the bond issue. was in
hatbdrum Tuesday and pointed out
some of the advantages of bonding at
this time. He stated that the state
and federal aid that would be forth.
coming would complete the paving Of
the road, Familiarity called the "apnle.
way, across the county from The
washington line TO the Shoshone
county line. The Coeur d'Alene and
Pleasant View districts bonded TO
pave the eastern and western sections
respectively. Mr.. Hawkins said traffic
IS increasing and the road in its
present condition is being maintained
At great local expense annually. |
after paving is completed |
,he state will take over the road and |
maintain it.
Ihe road would be built, as other
bonded highways, under federal aud
tate supervision. The bonds will
'un 20 years at . per cent interest
)ne-third of the cost of construction
would be paid by the district, and the
'ther two-thirds by the state and
ederal bureau OF roads.
Grant Sheffield, chairman of High.
Vay district No 4, has appointed S.
\. Weaver at the head of the com
nittee in charge Of preparations for
he election. o j. Jelum is secretary.