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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
Odd Fellows Temple

Tuesday. Feb. S. $50 p. m.-Regular
meeting of Dennis Rebekah lodge. Dele
gates viii be elected to the Vermont as
sembly Following the meeting there
will be a valentine social.
Wednesday. Feb 9-School of instruc-
tion. Patriarchs Militant. All officers
are expected to be present.
Thursday. Feb. 10-Regular meeting
Of Canton Palestine. No. 3. Special
business of Importance. also nominations
of department commander and rehearsal
of the L. NJ. degree. All chevaliers are
expected to be present Meeting will
open at $ o'clock sharp. BY order of
the commandant.
Friday, Feb. 11-Dennis Rebekah
lodge win give a military whist party in
the temple. There will be prizes and re
freshments. Admission, - cents, plus 3
cents war tax. Playing will begin prompt
ly at o'clock No tickets sold at the
3Dpp
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
BELLOWS FALLS TO
HAVE MILK PLANT
Delegates and Comfy Agents Vote to
go Ahead with Praposition-Banks
and IsusireSs Men Favor lblc.

Delegates and coutG agents Interested
m the proposed milk pIant project at Bel
lows Eails were addressed at "a meeting
there Yesterday by Il. j. IulI 1t Worces-
ter, Mass. representing the New England
Milk Producers a>Socjatiph, and Y X.
Jones OF Montpe,icIs representing the
Vermont state department Cf agriculture
Mr.. Lull outlined the need al better mar
Eetiug facilities. and MIR. Jones spoke Of
Z hc details of organization ot Il co-opera-
tive marketing association suitable for
handling the dairy products ccntering at
Bellows Falls
In the absence through illness. of
County Agent w. P Frost cl Brattleboro.
who has served as chairman Of the inves-
rigating committee. County Agent Y. \.
Fogg OF White River Junction was chair
man of the meeting. Following the re-
ports of the temporary building and II
fcient financial backing was available and
suitable sites were at hand t. carry out
the project the commttee decided to form
II permanent organization and 20 ahead
with the proposItl IA.
II. c. OBrieu of Rockingham was
chosen permanent chairman and two
standing committees were elected as fol-
lows: Mir. Holmes of Langdon, Mr.. Tall
man of Charlcstowu, \. H.. and Frank
Wcedcn of Rockingham i'r building
committee. and Mr.. Parker oi Chester
and Mr.. Baker Of Springfield on hv. laws.
The banks and business men Of Bellows
Falls are of the opmIcn that the move
mcnt among the farmt1~ Is worthy of
every encouragement and present lndlca-
tions are that modern ana fully equipped
creamery on the cooperative plan and
20 handle both milk and cream Will be
completed before another winter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
GHOULS TRY TO
STEAL BODY
Grave of Young Woman. Victim OF
Sleeping Sickness. Violated
Last Night

MAIDEN, Mass. Feb. S.-A ghoul-
i>h entry to the fresh grave of Catherine
u. Brown of Everett. 17-year-old girl
who died a few days ago of sleeping
sickness and was buried at Holy Cross
cemetery here yesterday. was disclosed
today. The invaders came in the. night
dug into the new grave to a depth of
four feet before they uncovered the cOf-
fin. tore open the upper cover and APP
parently attempted to drag the girls
body out.
1t was found with head and shoulders
out of the opening apparently wedged in
such manner that those who were re-
spOnsible for the attempt were unable
to cXtricate it. Footprints in the snow
that had fallen over night led across the
cemetery to the road. where they were
lost.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
SUDBURY WOMEN
RUN TOWN MEETING
Men Rush Out When Fire Alarm Is
Heard, and Business Is Completed
Before They Return.

BOSTON, Feb. S.-The women of Sud
bury. participating in its political affairs
at town meeting yesterday for the first
time. proved that they could run things
without men. \ call for fire came while
the meeting was considering whether mon
ev should he voted for road repair. The
men rushed out formed a bucket brigade,
broke the ice of nearby pond and saved
the house and barn of a man whose auto
mobile was ablaze When they returned
to town meeting they found that the
women. with few men who had re-
NAMED had closed up the town business
for the year.
Women were prominent at town meet
ingS elsewhere also. Ten We're elected to
town Offices outside of school committee.
including one woman who was chosen
town clerk at Hinsdale and another who
was made the new town treasurer at Aver
and several as constables.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
COMMITTEE TO
PLAN CELEBRATION
Northiield Town Meeting Makes Appro-
nr;ation for 250th Anniversary
Town to Employ Nurse.
Especial to The Reformer.5

NNtR1l1 4 lE4i4l'. MASN.. Feb. -.
The appointment Of committee con
sisting of Mr. and Mrs Frank Montague
Mir. and Mrs. r.. II. Calendar and. Am
bert e. Moody to have charge of the eel
cbration of the =50th anniversary of the
town i'm 1923 and an appropriation of
so for preliminary preparation for the
celebration were among the most inter
esting features of the annual town meet.
ing yesterday. which was attended BY a
large number Of both men and women.
1t was the first time a large number of
women ever voted ut a town meeting
here.
Other matters outside the usual rou-
tine which were given consideration were
the question of employment Of a com
munity or health nurse the town voting
to appropriate $500 for this purpose
and the night school which recently was
organized for aliens, and 5000 was ap-
pTopriated for this work. The town
also voted to continue the contract with
the board of public works. division of
highways. for the Improvement of the
roads and highways. the contract pro-
viding for state supervision.
The following routine appropriations
were made: Schools. S1J.350: libraries
$3.50; highways and bridges. SJ.J25
street lights. s.. 240: town debt. 5000 40
Memorial day. $50; contingent. $4,000
tree warden. $50; fire department
S375: cemeteries. S142: tax collector
1910. which is an increase of $40 over
last year: street sprinkling and oiling
$500: school physician, $50; Farm Blu
reau, 500.
ON the question Of whether license
should or should not be granted for the
sale Of intoxicating liquors. a matter
which is not affected by any action OF
any town by reason Of the federal pro
hibtion amendment, the vote was 19-
no. G2 yes
Following are the officers elected
Moderator, Charles L. Robbins: town
clerk and treasurer. w. !. Wright: tax
collector. l.. .. Clapp; selectmcn, II. Fl
Crozier, Fred \. Holton, Fred H. Doc
little: assessor, J. Lincoln Hammond
library trustees. Mrs. c. c. Stockbridge
Frank l.. Duley: school committee Dan
iel Ross tree warden, Arnold Holton
cemetery commissioner. Frank T.. Woo
for three years; constables. Fred w
Doane l.. o. Clapp. Y O, Howard
Dinner was served at noon by North
field Grange and nearly everyone re
maned in the afternoon 10 make the oc
casion a social time as we'll as one OF
business.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
COMPANY | is
GIVEN INSPECTION
Major Donaldson Pays High Compliment
Following Drill i'm Festival Hall
Property Also Inspected

Company |, First Vermont regiment,
was given an official inspection yester-
day afternoon and last evening. The
inspecting officers were Adjt. Gen. II. c,
Johnson of Montpelier. Col. +. r. Glib
son. regimental nspector-instructor, Ma
jor John w Tinker of st. Johnsbury,
commanding the First Vermont regi-
ment. Major Donaldson of the 18th in
fantry at Camp Devens. Major Linn ID.
Taylor of Brattleboro, adjutant on the
general staff, and Major Ernest W. Glib
son of BrattlebOro. of the general staff
The equipment was inspected and
checked up in the afternoon at the com
pany headquarters in the Goodhue
building and last night the personnel in
spection was held in Festival hall. g.
men and two officers being present. y
few men were unable to attend. Every
man was given a personal inspection
The company was put through drill in
close order and extended order. also in
bayonet exercise and physical exercise
Major Donaldson paid the company q
high compliment. saying that there was
no better company at Camp Devens.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
BRINDELL GETS
1O-YEAR TERM
Head of n. Y. Building
Trades Sentenced for
EXtOrtiOn
COUNSEL WILL
TAKE AN APPEAL
Labor Leader. Convicted as Result of
Lockwood Legislative Investigation,
Given an Ovation by His Friends Out
side Court Building Today.

NEW YORK. Feb. S.-Robcrt Z.
B-indell. president of the building trades
council. convicted of extortion from
builders. was sentenced today by Su-
premc Court Justice McAvoy to serve
from five to 10 years in state prison.
His counsel announced that an ap-
peal would be taken. Brindell, who is
enc of the highest paid labor leaders in
the United States. was convicted on cvi-
dcncc mcarthed by the Lockwood legis-
latiyc committee in its investigation of
the building trades
Hundreds of his friends gave him a
demonstration as he was led from the
criminal court building across the Bridge
of Sighs to the tombs Somebody men
toned the name of Samuel Untermeyer
chief Apunsel for the prosecution, and
there "a Il storm of hiSses
Justice MCAvOy ordered the sheriff to
deliver Brindel in 10 days to the ward
on of states prison to be confined at hard
labor. Brindell was convicted of cx-
torting $1,000 from Il builder by threats
to cali a strike on a building project
Half a dozen indictments are outStand-
ing against him. The maximum SEN
tcnce for extortion is - years impris.
Onment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
Masonic Temple

Tuesday, Feb s, 40 D. m.-Stated COM
F, and A. VI. Work: NJ. NJ degree.
Wednesday, Feb 9, 80 D. m.-Special
communication of Columbian lodge. No.
36. F. and A NJ. Work: +. \. degree.
Wednesday, 7.30 p. ma special com
municatiOn of Brattleboro Council,
Knights of birmingham. win be held to
vote on bylaws and complete the organ
izatiOn.
Thursday. Feb. 10. 80 p. m.-Stated
convocation of Fort Dummer chapter, No
y. r. A. NJ Work: r. A degree.
Friday. Feb. il, 730 p. m.-Specia
&c, F. and A. NJ Work: F. c. degree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
BLUEBIRDs NOT PROPHETS.
Bay State OrnithoIOgist Explains Their
Presence in the North.

BOSTON. Feb. S.-Ten Weymouth blue
birds that recently led unofficial weathe
forecasters to predict the earliest oi
springs We're entirely innocent OF any IN
tent to fool the public.
Edward H. F9rbush. state ornithologist
said Yesterday that some bluebirds spen
every winter in New England. especially
in the southern states, and that their pres
cree in seemingly large numbers this yea
meant only that with the mild weathc
they had taken it into their heads t
Hy ahout little
Wild geese ne said, had been dyin4
north for some time. and might 20 as ia
As Maine
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
PRICE OF MILK
LIKELY TO DROP
Marketing Committee Meets in County
Agents 0ffice-Definite Announce
ment to Be Made Soon

While definite information will not be
available for a day or two it is expected
that the announcement of a decline in the
price of milk dating from March / will
be made as soon as the result of meeting
of the marketing committee held this fore
noon in the office of County Agent w. Z.
Frost.
The matter of lower prices was given
careful consideration, and r. ID. Lull of
Worcester, Mass. a representative of the
New England Milk Producers association
spoke to the committee on the conditions
which prevail throughout New England.
After the meeting it was said that
within day or two announcement would
be made covering the milk prices which
will be in effect for the months of March
and April.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
South African Union Ballots on Vital
Question Today

LONDON, FEB. S.-NO less vital an
issue than the secession Of an important
state of the British empire by ballot arises
in the election today of a new legislative
assembly in the union of South Africa. In
England il Is considered that few more
important elections have taken place in
n British dominion. Broadly the question
is whether the South African union. com
prising the provinces Of Cape of Good
Hope. Natal. Transyaal. and Orange Free
State. shall continue in allegiance to the
king of England as one of the Self-goyern-
ing dominions of the empire or whether
the union shall set up as an Independent
republic.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
Methodist Episcopal Church

Wednesday. Feb. .. 10 p. m-BuSi-
ness meeting of Mems class in the vpstry.
Wednesday. Feb. 9-Mccting of the
Home Missionary society at the home of
Miss Rachel Iverson, l. West street, at
40 p. IN.
Thursday. Feb 10. 40 p. m.-Thc
fourth quarterly conference will be held
in the vcStry. Written reports for perma-
nent preservation must be presented by
all departments and societies. All mem
bers of the quarterly conference are urged
to be present.
Friday. Feb. 11-Prayer meeting at
80 p IN.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
Excludes Press and Public
While Consulting with
Senators
KEENE, n. H., MAN
FOR HIGHWAY JOB?
RumOr That c. w. Brooks of that City
Is Governors Choice Representa-
tive Parmelee of Putney Named Mem
Der of State Fair Commission.

- 7 ~ III T > 7
MONTPELIER Feb

MONTPELIER, Feb s.
The Hartness open door was slammed
to this morning when Governor Hart
ness after sending communication to the
senate in executive session had all doors
TO his Office closed and guarded while he
conferred with the members of the senate
in regard to executive appointments.
The public, press and members OF the
house We're excluded, hur it was rumorcd
about the corridors that among the mat
ters discussed were a compromise between
the governor and the Bates bitter enders
with prospective appointee for Highway
commissioner, {. W. Brooks OF kecne, y.
H., present. 1t is understood that Mr..
Brooks is u former member Of the New
Hampshire highway department. He was
introduced To the senators according to the
report about the state house
Senator Sherburnc of Orange county re
fused to 90 into the cIosed-U0or session m
the governors office giving as his reason
he fact that the senate chamber was the
nlace to receive such communications and
He remained in his seat pramIed therefor
Several emfssarles went To the senator
without avail
Several appointments went L. the sen
ate in executive session. one of which was
undoubtedly that of Captain Harold p,
sheldon OF Fair Haven 10 succeed Linus
Leavens as commissioner If iish and game
The best guess about the matters dis
cussed IN the closed door session in the
governors office is that tine executive
proposes a highway board with the new
''cu-ordinator," the governor a9d ''>tod'
Bates as members It i, sid Icy the
ricuds OF Bates that no such plan will
be a.reed to ais the present commissioner
feels that after being hampercd since tho
beginning of the World war 10y lack a..
men and other facilities s.c ought To ht
allowed TO show what he can do in the
next two years.
\ bill to make the highway comms-
gioncr elected hy the legislature lH-222
MAS ntrotRecd this morning by Air
White OF Coriuth.
Senator Williams of Rutland county n
troduced i'm the senate this morning S-6s
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SENATE APPROVES
AID TO FARMERS
Takes Favorable Action on Bill to Pro.
vide S1OO.O00.OOO for Loan TO
Asriculturists.

WASHINGTON. Feb. unanimous
approval was given today by the senate
agricultural committee to a measure by
Senator Glass and Swanson of Virginia
to authorize the treasury to purchase
S1OC. .00G.00O of farm loan bonds so as
to make available funds for loans to
farmers Such loans have been pending
decision by the supreme court in the
suit to test the validity of the federal
farm loan act and additional legislation
to meet temporary emergency i re-
garded ~ essential by some senators.
The Swanson Glass measure will be in
corporated into the annual agricultural
appropriation bill,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
BARRETT WENDELL DEAD.
Harvard Professor Emeritus Expires in
Home Today.

BOSTON. Ech. S--Barutt Wendell.
professor emeritus of Harvard university,
where he had taught English literature
37 wears. died at his home here today.
Death was due to anaemia and followed
an illness OF several weeks He was 6G
years of age.
Professor Wendell was known a a
tcachcr by thousands of Harvard men
and aS a scholar by educators who had
adoutcd i'm whole or part his pioneer
methods of popularizing the study Of lit
eraturc lie retired from active teach
ing in 1917.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
First Baptist Church

Tuesday at 80 p. m.-Christian En-
dcavor meeting.
Wednesday from ; to p m.-Atter-
noon tea and sale of samples of cooking
nj Mrs. Arthur +. Simonds's. II West
crn avenue. by team No. 6 of the Wom-
ans society. All ladies invited 7.30--
Fagot party for World-Wide guild with
Mrs. Fred s Knight, 81 Western ave
nue..
Friday at 4 p. m.--Junior Endeavor
: .30-Rcgular church prayer meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
MOBILIZE GREEK TROOPS.
10000 Are to Make Offensive Into Asia
Minor Against Turks.

ROME. Feb S.-Seventy thousand
Greek troops are being organized for a
great offensive in Asia Minor. it is said
i'm reports received here. The Turkish
mationalist~ are preparing to meet the
offensive and claim they will be able to
offer a stubborn resistance.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
Knights of Columbus Hall

All members of the Loyal Order of
Moose. No. 903. are requested to meet in
*. of G. hall Tuesday at 1870 p. m. sharp.
to attend the funeral of our late brother,
Il. q. ColgrOve.
Tuesday Feb. S-All members Of the
Loyal Order of Moose. No. 903. are re-
quested to be present at the regular meet
ing for the pnrpose of nominating officers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
COLD STORAGE AGREEMENT.
Senate and House Conferees I'm Harmony
on Bill
~ WASHTNGTON

WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-An agree
ment on bill for the regulation of cold
storage has been reached by senate and
house conferees. The measure as approved
provides that food products, except fruit,
vegetables and eggs held in cold storage
more than Il months could not be sold
Frozen eggs could be sold in Is months
if approved by department of agriculture.
who would administer the law.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
TO FIGHT DAYLIGHT LAW.
Berkshire and Hampshire County Farm
ers Go to Boston.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. Feb. S.-A
large delegation of farmers from Berk-
shire and Hampden counties represent
ing newly-formed farm bureaus left for
Boston today to register opposition to
the notwithstanding law at hearing on
the question of repeating the law. With
them was T.. Il. Heaton of Chicago. sec'
retary of the American Federation OF
Farm Bureaus who has been doing or
ganization work in the East. Nearly
30 went from this vicinity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
Red Men S Hall

Tonight at o'clock-Meeting of st
AIichael's Court No. "a. c. Q. f. Come
r. A. Austin. Rec Sec.
Thursday. Feb 10. s p. m.-RegulaI
meeting of Pocahontas Council, No. 4. ID
OF r. The degree master requests that
members of the degree team be present
for rehearsal. y good attendance is de
sired
Triumph Lodge. No. 133. $. f. of A.
will hold its regular meeting Wednesday
evening ut 5 O'Clock sharp.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
Centre Congregational Church

Thursday. Feb. 10. 40 p. m.-The
members of the parish are invited to n
white elephant social and auction in the
chapel. Those who have articles to con
tribute are asked to leave them at the
chapel during the afternoon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
PASSES ARMY BILL.
House Sends Measure Calling for $500,
100000 to Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The army
appropriation bill carrying approximate
ly 1929. .000.00Q and providing for a
force of only 100000 men in 1922 was
passed today by the house and sent to
the senate
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
GERMANS TO ATTEND.
Accept Invitation to Allied Conference
on Renar.atinn

BERLIN, Feb. S.-The German gov
ernment has accepted the invitation to
participate in the allied conference on
reparation in London on March 1, it was
announced today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
CORN MEAL. WEEK.
Proposal to Help Farmer Get Better Price
for Product

WASHINGTON, Feb S.-A national
corn meal week the first part of April as
a means of helping the farmer get a better
price for his product was proposed in a
resolution introduced by Representative
RcaviS, Republican,. of Nebraska.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
REoRGaNIzE MILITIA co.
Third Maine Infantry TO Have Strength
of $1,000 Men.

Maine infantry national guard. will be
reorganzed with a minimum strength of
/ 500 men. an increase of approximately
go over the present number. in accord
ance with militia bureau requirements
effective March 1, it was announced
here today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
Universalist Church

Thursday. Feb TO- at 3 p. m.-Meeting
of the Ladies Circle in the church parlor.
Reports of the fair will be made and tea
win be served.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
THE WEATHER
Fair Tonight Tomorrow Cloudy and
Probably Warmer.

WASHINGTON. Feb. S-Thc wealth
er forecast: Fair tonight. Wednesday
increasing cloudineSs and warmer, prob
ably followed by snow Moderate north
to east winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08

Many cIerWmen in London, 1t is said
are paid lower wages than street-swecpcrs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-08
TO VOTE ON SECESSION.

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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-10-16
Men Dress and Work Hose

Fadeless Cotton Hose, black and cordovan
brown. They look neat and wear well, per
pun .11I2C
Medium Weight Cotton Hose, suitable for
work or dress. per pair. ........... .25c
Fine Mercerized Silk Lisle Hose "IIardwear"
brand, an excellent, fine looking dress hose
that will wear, per pair. ......... .49o
Fine Cashmere Hose, neat appearing and
warm .49c
Extra Heavy Cotton and Wool Mixed
Pure Thread Silk Hose, now ......... .58c
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-10-16
Leadership
is a Sacred Trust

"Comparahve Prices Must Co.."
We never quote Comparative prices"
The integrity of the spoken and written
word of the c. PENNE CoMPANYis now
as 1t always has been, a sacred trust.
The plain, Straightforward statement of
our ability to buyin great quantities, quality
merchandise at low prices is aiken by mil
ions of people as an honestly stated fact
worthy Of confidence.
In this policy OF not quoting comparative
prices" we have been leaders for years.
Others now follow our IeadershIp-a num-
Der of the greater stores of the West and
Middle West recently announced in their
newspaper advertising that "the use of
comparative prices would hereafter be dis
continued because it is misleading, exaeeer-
ated and destructive of public confidence"
From the beginning, our policy has been a
simple, sound Golden Rule policy and
every person connected with the J. c.
PENNEY COMPANY takes just pride in sus-
tanning a leadership that is and always will
be a sacred trusI
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