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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-06
MAY CLOSE HOSPITAL
AT BELLOWS FALLS
Is Operating at Heavy Financial Loss
Public Mass Meeting Called
for This Evening
for This Evening.

~ H ssSE8Ftss 8res E e.f. tt-A
+ BELLOWS FALLS, Aug. 6AThe
closing down of the Rockingham hos
pital here is a possibility as the result
of an announcement made Wednesday
night following conference of the
directors of the institution. For months
the hospital has been running at "a
financial loss, ranging from $500 to.
$500 month. &
public mass meeting has. been
called by the directors to. take place
Thursday evening, Aug 10, when the
public sentiment will be expressed as
to the continuance Of the hospital. Lo-
cal people are aroused at the prospect
of losing the only hospital within a
radius of 90 miles and it is expected
that when the public meeting is held
opinion will be so strong as to prevent
the closing of the hospital.
At the meeting the directors will make
plain statement of affairs and call
for ga mandate from the townspeo-
pie At present the Indebtedness is
$500 with the debt increasing rap
idly. The directors can see no light
ahead unless voluntary contributions
make up the deficit. Because of the
conditions here hospital is needed to
serve a large town as well as the sur
rounding country for several miles.
If public support is brought out to
save the hospital for the town the pres
ent directors manifest a willingness to
go ahead with the hospital The board
of directors present at the meeting
were Gen. &c. Williams, E. L. Walker
j.. b. Wilson, F. C Hildreth, Jane:
Barrett and w. c. Belknap.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-06
TENNESSEE SEEKS RELIEF.
Constitutional League Asks Cox and
Harding to Remove Pressure.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Aug. 6.-The
Tennessee. constitutional league, with
board of directors consisting of three
Democrats and three Republicans, yes
terday sent requests to Governor Cox and
Senator Harding that political pressure
on the Tennessee legislature be removed.
The letter to Governor Cox was written
by. Judge Joseph c, Higgins. former
member of the court of civil appeals, and
that to Senator Harding by Judge G. N
Tillman, who in 1906 polled the highest
vote ever given Republican candidate
for governor in Tennessee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-06
TWO AUTOMOBILES HURT.
Feared One Palmer Man Will Die
Can't Explain Accident.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ,Au9 go
seph Hubert and Joseph lie Blanc of
Palmer were seriously injured yester-
day when an automobile in which they
were riding was wrecked on the Bos-
ton road. lie Blanc viii probably die.
The accident occurred a half-mile from
the Springfield city line.
Hubert received head bruises and
cuts. while it is thought that LIE Blame
has fractured skull
Both men were taken to Mercy hos
pital. The injured men are unable to
explain the cause of the accident.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-06
wARDSBORO..

+ Mrs. John Cobb OF Guilford is visit
ing Mrs W. Fl. Parsons.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold johnson and in
FAINT daughter of New York are visit
ing Mrs. johnson s mother, Mrs. Maria
johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Fl. Gleason carried
Mrs. Collister to her home Saturday
and visited Mr.. Gleason 3 sister, Mrs.
L. Holcomb, in Westfield. Mass, return Z
ing home Sunday.
The A. 2. club viii meet in the town
hall next Thursday afternoon, Aug. Il,
when they will have sale of aprons
and a few other useful articles. Sup
per. will be, serYed from a to 8fos,cloek,
All are cordially invited.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-06
p1cKEr1NG VS.. PRoFITEERING.
Attempts Made in Berlin to Discourage
Buying Until Prices Shall Fall.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Picketing
against unnecessary buying was devel-
oped in Berlin i'm an effort to reduce the
high cost of living, according to report
from the American commission in Ger
many yesterday TO the department OF
commerce.
Attempts are being made to disconr-
age purchases until prices fall. a slight
drop in prices has stopped buying rather
than stimulated it, the report stated, as
purchasers are awaiting further reduc-
tions.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-06
STEAL TON OF SUGAR.
Thieves Are Familiar with
Plant at Lowell Junction.

ANDOyER, Mass. Aug 6.-The po-
lice have been asked to aid in the in
yestigation of the theft of a ton of
sugar stolen from the plant of the
United Drug company at Lowell june
ton early. Tuesday morning.
1t is believed the break was made
by persons familiar with the building
and it's contents. The thieves gained
entrance by second story window,
using a ladder. The sugar evidently
was taken away in an automobile.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-06

Secure Their Support.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE
Special Despatch to The Reformer Copy
right 1920
MARION, O., Aug. SENATOR Hard
ing has touched off a fuse in the presi-
Dental campaign that is more than likely
to burn the fingers Of both tie Republican
and Democratic candidates if they don't
watch out. For admittedly the question
of the prejudiees and wishes of the for
eign-born voters in America is one of
the most delicate of all political subjects
to handle.
The senator in his front porch speech
TO Wayne county Republicans struck out
boldly against the league of nations as
world experiment which threatened
the concord OF American citizenship be
cause, as he said, it is folly to think OF
trying to blend aliens in American unity
when the land of their adoption sits in
judgment on the land from which they
came.
Now the truth is the league of ma
tions has been attacked on the ground
that it would cause friction among for
eign-born residents in the United States
and defended on the basis of American
eosmopolitanism being the useful factor
in mediating disputes abroad. But the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-06
Notice to Gas customers
CHANGE IN GAS RATES

The the cost of all materials used the
manufacture has been rapid the past few months that
find absolutely necessary make change present
gas rates.
We have been in hopes that conditions in the country might
improve that this change would not be necessary but find
that has the materials continued increase but
there grave difficulty being sufficient material supply the
gas companies with their requirements
condition facing gas company has been
brought the attention of the Government hopes that they
might that such material gas oil and coal
have priority the other materials
filing with the Public Service Commission the follow
ing changes schedule become eec
tive September 1920 We shall make every possible
tnue you best ability the lowest posi-
BILE rates conditions improve any way, shall
be than pleased adjust rates accordance with the
cost of materials used in manufacturing gas
First 1000 Gu F. Per Month at $225 Per Cuff
Next 5000 Gu f. Per Month at $500 Per M Cuff
Next 5000 Gu F. Per Month at S1S5 Per M Cuff
Nextl5,OOO Gu Fl PerMonth at S1.75 Per M Cuff
All Over $4,000 Gu. Fl Per Month at 81 65 Per Cuff
DISCOUNT of 10c per NJ Gu. Fl. will be allowed provd
ing the bill paid at the Companys office
day of the month following that during which the gas
Gas supplied through the prepayment type
per M. Gu. Fl NET
Monthly MINIMUM bill of both regular and prepay
type Of meters.
Twin State Gas & Electric Co.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-06

HARDING STARTS
TROUBLE BREEDER
His Opposition to League
Because of Aliens Here
Will Cause Discord
FOREIGNERS WANT
AMERICAS HELP

Think 1t Would Improve Conditions In
Eu4 ope Some of Party Appeals to
Foreign VoteTs-Bureaus Working to
Secure Their Support.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-04-29

The Mexican situation grew
more serious as the rebel forces
cut railroad connections with the
capital.
Senator Reed, chairman of a
paper investigating committee,
will start an inquiry into news.
print storage.
Doyle, the convicted murderer
of Gus y. Levy, was refused a
writ of error to the Federal Su..
preme Court.
Anti-Reed Democrats in con-
vention at Joplin, Mo-, refused to
allow the senator to be a delegate
to the San Francisco convention.
Progress was made in relieving
the want and suffering caused by
the tornado in Mississippi and
Alabama.
The Louisiana Bankers Asso.
citation concluded it's annual con.
vention in Alexandria, electing
Ben johnson Of Mansfield, presi-
dent.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-04-29
Waverley Notes.

The Waverley club met with
Mrs 0. F. Monk April IS. On
account of illness few members
were absent but with that excep.
ton we had a very interesting
session.
Mrs. B. E. Bickham having
been called to Tylersown, Miss,
Saturday morning, her topic on
art was discussed by the club.
Mrs. P. B. Carter led a good
and timely discussion on proven.
ton and control Of cancer. A
subject little thought of by PEG.
pie as a whole.
The hostess assisted by Mrs.
VIM. Carp served delicious cream
aud cakes. The club will have
an out door session May 1st, all
members will be conveyed to mile
branch by automobile and a real
picnic will be enjoyed,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-04-29
Overall Club Meets.

On Saturday evening at the
court house the Overall Club
uet to elect officers and other
wise perfect an organization
which the members hope to make
helpful in community interests
II general. Their chief aim is to
neIp mbat the H. G. L., pledg-
ing to contine themselves to the
wearing of overalls or their
equivalent in old clothes. They
went on record in a unanimous
expression of regret and disap-
pointment that, with the excep-
ton of William Carp, the dry
goods merchants refused to join
the movement.
An important action of the
club was its atfiiation with the
Volunteer Fire Department.
The following officers were
elected:
J. Vol Brock, President,
Carl NJ. Darlington, Secretary.
e. L. Magee, Treasurer,
Fortnightly meetings of the
club will be held in the court
house.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-04-29
Class Social.

Tuesday evening at the regular
monthly meeting Of the Fjdelis
class, Miss Floyd Ball entertain.
ed, following the business with a
delightful social where music,
games and contests we're thor.
ongh!y enjoyed. Mrs. J. R.
Davis assisted the hostess in re.
freshing the young ladies with
delicious fresh strawberries and
cream with cake.
The May meeting will be held
with Mrs. j. Vol Brock.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-04-29
FrankIinton, La, April 20, 1920.


Pursuant to the provisions of
the Charter of the Town Of
Frankllnton, Louisiana, and by
virtne Of the authority vested in
me by law, | hereby issus this
proclamation for an election to
be held in said town on Monday,
May 3, 1920, for the purpose OF
electing a Mayor and Board of
five Aldermen.
Said election to be held accord
ing to law.
hereby appoint H. B. Magee,
H. V. Foil and A. G. Poole, com.
missioners, and W. Y. Wood,
Clerk, for holding said election.
This is the Goth day Of March,
1920.
C. s. E. Darlington,
Mayor.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-04-29
Epworth League Entertain.

On Friday evening, at the East
ern Star banquet hall, under the
direction of their leader, Mrs.
Forshag, the Epworth League
entertained at a tacky party,
having old fashioned contests and
games and selling lemonade,
peanuts and old.fashioned cook
les. A nice little SUM was real
lied for the purpose of defraying
the expense of a delegate to the
annual convention.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-04-29
Kennedy Denies Offer of Bride.

In a written statement to
Sheriff J. E. Bateman, Mr.. J. E.
Kennedy of Hackley denies that
he was offered a bribe for his
support of Bateman in the pri.
mary, as appears in the suit of
J. P. Wood, ct ais. VS.. j. E, Bate.
man. A copy of Mr.. Kennedy's
statement follows:
Hackley, La.
April 21st, 1920.
Mr.. J. E. Bateman.
Franklinton, La.
Dear Sir
notice that in the suit brought
against you by various citizens
that it is charged that | was Of.
fered One Hundred Dollars for
my support, or something to
that effect. / desire to state
now that such an allegation is
without foundation whatever. 1t
is utterly false, as l was offered
nothing and given nothing for
my support for any candidate. |
don'5 run my politics that way.
In justice to myself and to you
I am writing this to you.
Yours truly,
J. E. Kennedy,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-04-29
Notice.

70 the land owners of the Par.
ish of Washington. In order to
get q more accurate description
OF your land and to facilitate the
work Of the Assessor, please
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-04-29
Died.

On Thursday, April %, after
an illness thru many months,
John Bateman died at his home
in Angie and was laid to rest in
the Angie cemetery on Friday,
leaving a wife and five children
besides brothers, sisters and
numerous other close relatives
to mourn his loss.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Self, Mr..
and Mrs. Mrs. M. J. Bateman,
]. L. Bateman Jr., j. E. Bate
man and E. A. Burris from here
attended the funeral.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
INDIANA DAILY TINES, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, lyzO

ment and the new problems the war
brought to the door Of the farmer the
need Of a definite agricultural policy
has felt more than ever, and for some
time a group Of prominent agricultural
leaders and experts on financial, trans
portation and marketing problems have
been cooperating with President Howard
of the federation. in working out the es-
sential features of complete policy.
The result Of their deliberations will
be presented at the convention, and the
decisions reached in regard to them will
be made the basis Of the futurs educa-
tlonal, legislative and economic aetlvi-
ties Of Organized agriculture.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03

Agricultural leaders from all parts OF
the country Will assemble here Monday
Dec. 6, in the second annual convention
Of the American Farm Bureau Fedora
ton to take up the problems confront
ing the farmer and 10 discuss measures
for their solution and relief IN conjunc-
ton with the formulation Of n national
agricultural policy.
Prominent on the program Of the con-
vention viii be Former Congressman A.
?. Lever, author Of the Lever act; II. g..
Shirley. secretary treasurer Of the Fed
eral Highway Council; J. W. Coverdale.
secretary Of the American Farm Bureau
Federation, iand J. II. Howard, president
Of American Farm Bureau Federation.
The convention, which viii continue for
three days, is expected to attract one OF
the largest representative gatherings OF
sEricuitur;sts IN the history Of the coun-
try. Delegates Of the million and more
members Of the American Farm Bureau
Federation IN the thirty-three States
through which its organization extends
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03

will attend. In addition, Representatives
OF other Industries and business organi-
cations with which agriculture Is closely
allied will be present.
Among the speakers who will address
the convention are some OF the foremost
agricultLrists In the country, author
tiles on banking and finance. taxation,
transportation and marketing subject Co
which the convention viii accord a good
share OF its attention because OF their
kindred connection with farm problems
and other OF natural prominence.
On the program are w L. G.. Harding,
governor OF the Federal Reserve board !;
Governor W. L. Harding of Iowa. Cover
nor Goodrich OF Indiana, Henry Wallace,
editor Of a national farm magazine; T.
H. Mcdonald chief 81 the United States
Bureau OF Good Roads; Clifford Thorne
OF Chicago. transportation expert; Gray
Silver. Legislative representative OF the
Federation. and Sir Auckland Geddes. the
British ambassador to the United States.
Ambassador Geddes' topic will be agri-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03

culture, with reference to its interna-
tional relationships As It viii be his
first address on this subject since coming
to America, considerable Importance is
being attached to it,
Others on the list of speakers are e. T..
Meredith, Secretary of Agriculture; Her
bert Hoover, and William Redfeld, for
mer Secretary of Commerce.
The proposed national agricultural pol
Icy to which the convention will devote
the greater part of it's time is the cut
growth Of a plan which had its incep-
ton before the war, but whose develop
ment was interrupted with the advent
of hostilitles. However, with readjust-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
Put Lid on Kick

HOUSTON. Texas, Dec. 3.-Federll
prohibition agents acting on informa-
tion that grocers here planned 10 TIT
the lid on Christmas and New Years,
raided stores and conhscated 100 Jars
'Of branded cherries and mincemeat.
The fruit was said to contain more
than one-half OF l per cent alcohol.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
WITH YOU

NJ much, but a little. Even with this small added
charge, Rite sells for less. To 1t to salts
faction shop around the other then
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03
SAYS OSTRACISM
rs DIVORCE CLUB
CONTINUED From Page One.)
sake of the children than to strike her
husband for 4 divorce.
SOCIETY AND CHURCH
OWE DUTY HERE.

OWE DUTY HERE.
Both society and the churches owe
duty with respect TO divorces. Social
ostracism of the offending party is So
eiety's most effective weapon; and dis
ciplining by the church the church's most
effective weapon.
The present divorce law Is sufficient.
The fault lies in its administration. In
those cases where there is no appearance
by the defendant the prosecuting attor-
ney is supposed to appear and present
the States defense, which is in fact such
defense as the defendant could bring
forth. For such service that officer only
receives IS, a totally Inadequate compen-
sation for such service as he ought to
render, and adequate service is not rem
dered by him. The States interest is
neglected.
Theoretically in all instances the de-
linquent defendant ought to be compelled
to come into court and not only himself
testify on his own behalf. but TO pro-
duce witnesses who would give their YER
sion OF his side Of the controversy. But
If that were done in this county in all
instances our courts would do nothing
else than try divorce cases. As it is,
very large percentage of their time is
EO1ountu III tAN AChAAuS w ApAlCctA-
troubles.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
is SUGGESTED.
Perhaps 4 court of domestic relations
would help solve the divorce problem.
The right of divorce in many instances
should not be abolished but our Federal
Constitution should be so amended that
Congress could adopt a divorce law and
thus wipe out all State laws pertaining
to divorce. Only one law should be ap-
rlicabIe to the subject Of divorce and
tbe State courts should be empowered
TO enforce the provisions of the Federal
divorce statute.
Restrictions on marriage have been
suggested but that is not the solution;
for If young people attached to each
ether cannot get married because of the
ban Of the law they viii go together
and illegitimate children are the result
About 1857 the condition OF the poor
Of Viesna was SO great that thousands
could not pay the marriage fees exacted
by the government and officiating mar
rage officers. That year there We're 1900
illegitimate children horn in that city
Editors Note-This is the concluding
article of a series dealing with the chief
causes Of the divorce evil as seen by
Judge W. W. Thornton Of Superior
Court Room
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03

Editors Note-This is the concluding
article of a series dealing with the chief
causes Of the divorce evil as seen by
Judge W. W. Thornton Of Superior
Court. Room u
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03

but only the small added giving of credit
That Is fair isn't it7 Compare IL will,
Rites prices with those of store. You'll buy at
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-29
$4,000 SHOP
At HIGH SCHOOL
BY NEXT YEAR
Pref. J. L. House Makes I'm
p0rtoEt Announcement To-
day; Money AUdilab!e and
Bids Val BE ReceiUed in q
FeW Days.

Work will be started at once on the
construction of the $4,000 machine
shop to be erected at the Central Union
high school, announced Professor J.
L. House, principal Of the school this
morning.
The money has been received from
the state department of education
which purchased the bonds and the
plans drawn by the architect, it was
said, and bids will be received for the
construction within the next few days.
According to the specifications the
building will be 120 by 140 feet long
and built entierly of concrete. The
largest cost, it was said, will be the
installation of the equipment, lathes,
saws. and accessories.
The building will not be completed
and ready for occupation before the
September term it was announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-29
BOOZE PROBE ON
IN Los ANGELES
(By Associated Press)

LOS ANGELES, Oct 29.-United
States District Attorney Robert o.
ConEor announced today that the fed
eral grand jury would meet tomorrow
to Investigate the alleged Irregularities
of the enforcement of the Volstead
prohibition law in this section.
When asked for statement he
said: indictments are expected to
be returned"
Paul F. Myers, assistant commits
slOMcr of the internal revenue office,
un@ has been here fo! several days
on investigation, left today for Wash
ING ton. He Gecincd to discuss the
rumor prevalent in official circles
that Ralph Groves, prohibition en-
folcement Inspector had been summar-
lily removed from office. Groves was
removes from o"fice 'evelal weeks
ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-29
BOMB SUSPECT
ARRESTED HERE
Mysterious Stranger Is Arrest
ed Charged With Being Bomb
Suspect.

A great deal of excitement drew a
large crowd to the office OF Chief OF
Police Matlock today when myster-
ious stranger who claimed to be Los
angeles chemist was arrested charged
with being bomb suspect.
At two O'Clock this afternoon he
rushed into the Southern Trust and
Commerce Bank, and humping into
Paul Black who was leaving the bank
with bag of gold, knocked the coin
flying; and then proceeded to threaten
Vice President F.. B. Fuller, all the
time demanding that he be given
"tWo"
Twenty minutes later when the po-
lice arrived he had disappeared but
shortly afterwards, he dashed into the
postoffice and going up to Postmaster
c. w. Collins loudly shouted, "Im 60
ing to have two and you can't keep me
out" Judge Franklin J. Cole and d.
l.. Zinn who happened into the post
office heard the wild talk and assisted
Collins to eject the intruder.
Also at the time Sheriff Applestill
and Chief Matlock arrived in answer
to a riot call and took the stranger to
police headquarters, amid intense eX-
citement. Arriving there he refused
to make any statement but kept on
muttering his insane speech about he
must have 1.-TWO"
II developed after a strict investiga-
tion that the stranger was endeavor-
ing to purchase two tickets to the Elk
show purple Flashes" which holds
the boards at the Palace theatre on
next Thursday and Friday. The stran-
ger gave the name of Will. B. There.