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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15
POSTMASTER FOR 81 YEARS.
North Carolina Office Holder Has a
Long Service Record.

RALEIGH, n. c., Feb. 15.-Fifty-
two years of continuous service as post
master at South Greek, Beaufort county.
North Carolina. without a mark against
him, is the record of Il. ID. Springer. His
record is exceeded by but one other post
master in the United States, II. ].
Knorr, of Clausville, Lehigh county,
Pennsylvania. who was appointed No
vember Is. 1863.
Postmaster Springer was born March
=, 1888, at Cape May. n. J., and was
a seafaring man in his early life, serv-
ing III the United States navy during
the war between the states He came TO
North Carolina in 1856 and was ap=
pointed postmaster at South, Greek ,up-
der President Grants administration in
1869. - -
Although four score and three years,
Captain Springer continues to handle
personally the affairs of the Office at
South Creek .-..-.-..-s-5
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15
HAS SCANT CLUE.
Seat of BOOtlegger's. Trousers All Officers
Have to Work On

OXFORD, n. c., Feb. 1J.-The seat
of an ordinary pair of jeans trousers is
the clue on which Granville county au-
thorities are working in the hope of ar
resting a Negro moonshiner who eluded
prohibition officers near Bethel church,
five miles from here, few days ago.
Three officers found three Negroes at
still Surrounding them, one of the
officers commanded: Hands up.'' to
which one of the Negroes replied. Were
g,,Wfne away from here" And they did.
Deputy Ed Lyon pursued one of the
Negroes Entering a briar patch. Lyon
stumbled but grabbed the Negro by the
seat of his pants. The pants gave way,
slcaving the seat in the. 6Rsscssfon 81
Lyon With this clue the authorities
hope to capture the Negrd3 whose still
Ans lnsfrnvnd ....e.ft.s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15
SHIPS BUILT IN FAR EAST.
J. S. Vessels All Completed but Two
Soon to Be Launched.

Soon to BE Launched.
SHANGHAI, Feb. 10 ASSOCIATED
Press Only two of the fleet of "a
steamers contracted for in the Far East
by the United States shipping board now
remain to be launched and to supervise
this final work which is being carried
out at Shanghai the shipping boards
Far Eastern headquarters have been
transferred from Japan to Shanghai.
The shipping boards Far Eastern
staff which formerly numbered upwards
of 20 men now is composed of NJ. 4.
Perry, representative of the shipping
board, NJ L. Merriman, secretary of the
Far East organization, and s.. l.. Ware,
an inspector.
Thirty of the ships built in the Far
East, with an aggregate tonnage of 240,-
600 were turned out from l. different
Japanese. shipyards and. the last of these
was delivered last August.
The other four contracted for in
Shanghai are the largest steamers ever
built in China. The four are sister ships
Each is 10000 tons and 429 feet in
length. The first, the Mandarin, was
launched last June, and the second, the
Celestial, was launched in August. II
was planned to launch the third boat
the Oriental, late in January and the
last, the Cathay, in April, next. These
boats are being built by the Kianghar
Dock and Engineering Co. of Shanghai
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

Mrs Emma B. Alrich, postmistress of
great reverence for the Stars and Stripes.
Noticing that flag used in the decoration
of representatives hall was asllew, she
mounted an improvised scaffold at ,consid'
cradle personal risk and pinned the flag
so that it would stay put.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15
STOP !!

At Miles Grocery or COOgan's Market
and get a can of those large, whole, Ius-
ciOus tomatoes with that exclusive fla
vOr retained and you will exclaim,
RIGHT FROM THE VINES,"- and at
less than half the price of hot-hOuse. A
limited number only, packed each sea-
son, but under most exacting and SAM
tary conditions. In HinsdaIe find these
at FulIer's or Hollands Grocery and
Meany's Market.
Insist on the Imprint,
w. n. DUNKLEE, South Vernon, VT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

No housekeeper could get by the dis
play of knives shown in the south win
dow at Robbins 4 Cowles without wish
ing for one or more for her kitchen
There appears to be one for every con
ceivable purpose, each one sharp and
shining and of the best of steel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

When steel becomes rusty the best
way to get rid of the rust is to rub it
with a piece of emery paper that has
been dipped in turpentine. Polish well
with fresh piece of emery paper.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

You would doubtless be surprised at
the number of business women who are
making payments on real estate savings
bonds at the Vermont Loan & Trust Co.
They have learned that it is an admira-
bic and safe way to make savings grow
fast
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

There is a 10 per cent reduction on all
canned fruit at the Cory Market. Such
goods have been so high in the past that
the lowering of prices will be welcome
news to the buyers of household supplies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15
FIRELEss COOKER STUFFED APPLES

Some say they cannot afford the rent
al of a safety deposit box. Those who
have had Liberty bonds lost or stolen
would now call it a cheap investment.
The Peoples National bank offers safety
from burglars and fire for such things
for a nominal sum.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

Here is an unsolicited testimonial for
Bonnie B. hair nets from woman who
purchased one at Roots Pharmacy,
where a full line of them may be found.
She wore a Bonnie b. net for five weeks
before it gave out. Few of us would
expect one to last that long, but it dem
onStrates their durability.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

When making fruit pies dampen the
edge of the pastry with milk instead of
water-it holds better, and the Juice is
not so liable to boil over.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

Waists of all kinds, thick and thin,
the tailored styles as we'll as the most
dressy are included in the stock at the
GoOdnow, Pearson & Hunt Store. 1t
is certainly large and varied assert
ment and you will find the prices con-
sistent,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

An attractive salad is made of chopped
cabbage, red and green peppers. "A
French or thin boiled dressing may be
used.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

At the Hopkins Flower Store they have
their usual line of cards, favors and nov
elites for Washington's birthday. Flow
ers make the finest kind of favors and
prizes and the store is already blooming
with lovely spring blossoms.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

Good mattresses should be cleaned
and remade about every three years if
YOU want to keep them in good condi-
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

1t seems as though the children s
dresses at the J. T. Austin store were
prettier than ever this season. The ma
| terials designs and quaint little touches
of hand embroidery show at once that
they are of an exclusive line. Mothers
/ thinking of spring things for the girls
should see them.
4 little cornstarch added to the salt
lin the salt-cellar will prevent it hard
cning. Proportions are half n teaspoon
of cornstarch to two tablespoons of salt.
| They have now at Emerson's some of
those pretty Japanese hourglass chairs
which have been SO hard to get until
recently. They are not expensive and
are attractive in almost any room be-
sides being cosy and comfortable
i Jam which has been laid aside long
and has gotten hard and sugary and un-
fit for use. can be made quite as good
/ as when new if it is put into the oven
for little while till the sugar melts
and then left to cool
/ After a shampoo Miss Griffin often
Iapplies an excellent scalp food which she
prepares herself. 1t makes the hair soft
and stimulates its growth.
Always empty out any water left be-
fore refilling the kettle. Very frequently
the fiat taste of tea is caused by using
water that has already been boiled.
! Quick Tea-Table Rolls: Beat to-
: gether one tablespoon of butter, one la
: blespoOn sugar and one egg. Add one
; cup of sweet milk, two teaspoons of
cream tartar and one teaspoon of soda
Tor three level teaspoons OF baking pow
der may be used in place of the cream
of tartar and Soda two and one-half
cups Tea Table -four, Rake in iron gem
; pans. Is
I 70 prevent the skin from discoloring
! after a fall or blow, take a little dry
starch moisten it with cold water and
lay it on the injured part
4 The News Store has all the "fxin's''
i for yeur5IWashington's Birthday party.
i Napkins tAiitably decorated, caps, favOrs,
streanersS crepe paper, postcards, etc,
with hatchets and cherries predominant
ing, 81 course.
/. Ham Baked with Potatoes: Procure
: slice of ham from the center cut one
inch in thickness, rub with brown sugar
and dry mustard place in baking pan,
| surrounded with peeled and sliced raw
potatoes, cover with milk and bake
slowly for 40 minutes
: The Thomson Store is constantly
} adding new things TO their stock of Jew
: elry and it includes some lovely pearl
. bead strings. which are just what the
? styles of the new spring gowns demand.
The short sleeves, too, call for bracelets.
fI Cofpaoil-s finen handkerchief will esa-
i tain Mair color longer if placed in viae-
n gassSAud water before Washing according.
to az efieieflf housekeeper.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

Matches can be made proof against
dampness by dipping them in very hot
melted paraffine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

Lemon Shortcake: Make the pastry
part the same as for any shortcake anC
spread between the layers a paste com
posed of the grated rind and juice OF 8
large lemon mixed with a cupful OF
sugar and one of sweet cream. Serve i'm
mediately with sweetened cream favored
with lemon
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

About half a teaspoon of ordinary
moist sugar rubbed into the hands with
a soapy lather will clean them and
leave them beautiful and smooth.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

CoftyaaIl- finen handkerchiefs will Gsa-
tain Fiuir color longer if placed in viae-
garS&nd water before washing.l according
to an efficient housckecper
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

The Thompson Store Is constantly
adding new things TO their stock of jew,
elry and it includes some lovely pear
bead strings. which are just what the
styles of the new spring gowns demand
The short sleeves, too, call for bracelets
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

Ham Baked with Potatoes Procure
a slice of ham from the center cut one
inch in thickness, rub with brown sugar
and dry mustard, place in baking pan,
surrounded with peeled and sliced raw
potatoes cover with milk and bake
slowly for 40 minutes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

1t seems as though the childreni
dresses at the J. F. Austin store were
prettier than ever this season. The ma
terials, designs and quaint little touches
of hand embroidery show at once tina
they are of an exclusive line. Mother
thinking of spring things for the girl
should see them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

The News Store has all the 'fixin's''
for veurslWashington's Birthday party.
Napkins tAiitably decorated, caps, fayors,
crepe paper, postcards, etc,
with hatchets and cherries predominant
ing. of course.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

70 prevent the skin from discoloring
after a fall or blow take. a little dry
starch, moisten it with cold water and
lay it on the injured part.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

would now call IL cAtdp Investment
The Peoples National bank offers safety
from burglars and fire for such things
for a nominal sum.
Lemon Shortcake: Make the pastry
part the same as for any shortcake and
spread between the layers a paste COM
posed of the grated rind and juice OF
large lemon mixed with cuptm OF
sugar and one of sweet cream. Serve inn
mediately with sweetened cream favored
with lemon.
Here is an unsolicited testimonial for
Bonnie B. hair nets from a woman who
purchased one at Roots Pharmacy,
where a full line of them may be found.
She wore a Bonnie b. net for five weeks
before it gave out. Few of us would
expect one to last that long, but it dem
onstrates their durability.
About half a teaspoon of ordinary
moist sugar rubbed into the hands with
a soapy lather will clean them and
leave them beautiful and smooth.
At the Hopkins Flower Store they have
their usual line of cards, favors and nov
elites for Washington's birthday. Flow
ers make the finest kind of favors and
prizes and the store is already blooming
with lovely spring blossoms.
Good mattresses should be cleaned
and remade about every three years if
you want to keep them in good condi-
ton.
Waists of all kinds, thick and thin,
the tailored styles as we'll as the most
GoOdnow, Pearson & Hunt Store. 1t
is certainly large and varied assert
ment and you will find the prices con-
sistent.
When steel becomes rusty the best
way to get rid of the rust is to rub it
with a piece of emery paper that has
been dipped in turpentine. Polish well
with fresh piece of emery paper.
No housekeeper could get by the dis
play of knives shown in the south win
dow at Robbins & CowIes without wish
ing for one or more for her kitchen.
There appears to be one for every con-
ceivable purpose, each one sharp and
shining and of the best of steel.
An attractive salad is made of chopped
cabbage, red and green peppers. A
used.
You would doubtless be surprised at
the number of business women who are
making payments on real estate savings
bonds at the Vermont Loan & Trust Co.
They have learned that it is an admira-
BILE and safe way to make savings grow
fast
When making fruit pies dampen the
edge of the pastry with milk instead of
water-it holds better, and the juice is
not so liable to boil over.
@1M.. -
] u i
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

After a shampoo Miss Griffin often
applies an excellent scalp food which she
prepares herself. 1t makes the hair soft
and stimulates its growth.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

\ little cornstarch added to the salt
in the salt-cellar will prevent it hard
cning. Proportions are half teaspoon
of cornstarch to two tablespoons of salt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

Always empty out any water left be-
fore refilling the kettle. Very frequently
the fiat taste of tea is caused by using
water that has already been boiled.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-15

Jam which has been laid aside long
and has gotten hard and sugary and UNI
fit for use. can be made quite as good
as when new if it is put into the oven
for a little while till the sugar melts
and then left to cool.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
Govern't Pauses
 For New Years

Washington, Jan. Tine govern ment machinery in Washington paused today to greet the incoming year. Despite elimination of the customary White House reception due to President Wilson's illness, other features of the days observ- ance promised to restore much of the colorfulness of pre-war years.
 Instead of the customary reception at the White House, members of the diplomatic corps were invited to a re- ception at the home of acting Secre tary Davis of the State Department. Besides informal receptions by other cabinet officers, Secretaries Baker and Daniels arranged to hold "open house" today to receive New Year calls from the public at large as well as officers of the army, navy and marine corps and their families. k
 The men of the navy, whether af1oat or ashore, were extended New Years greetings by Secretary Daniels in a messa ge flashed from the great wireless station at Arlington just as the year 1920 passed out and 1921 came in. Other wireless stations picked up the message and today this message from their chief was read by men of the American navy around the world.
 "Greetings to the men of the navy whose service in 1920 under trying circumstances has illustrated the naval habit of meeting every emer- gency with resource and success. May the new year bring to them the recognition which patriotic service rightly merits"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
36O DEAD IS ERIN'S TOLL
 OF YEAR

London, Jan .1.-Three hundred and sixty persons were killed in Ire land during 1920. These figures were revealed by the official casualty chart of the Irish Office today.
 Despite the large number of killed, British officials were optimistic over the peace outlook in 1921. They base their hopes upon the fact that the Irish people are tired of violence and yearn for tranquility.
 The casualties were listed as fol- lows:
 Police killed, T76; wounded, 264.
 Soldiers killed, 54; wounded, 126.
 Civilians killed, AS; wounded, Ill.
 The casualties in the Ulster riots in June and September were listed sep arately. Twenty civilians were killed in Londonderry in this fighting and 62 in Belfast.
 The Irish Self-Determination League claims that the Irish Office listed only such killings as those that occurred when the assailants were known to be Sim Feiners or were supposed to be Sim Feiners.
 This organization alleges that nearly 100 persons died during the year as a result of their prison treat ment. It states that 10000 raids oc- cured on private homes and that in many instances, the raids were &C., companied by assaults and footing.
 The Irish Seff-Determination Ieagde claims that ToO attacks by Br1uSn troops and policemen took place and that the victims were either unarm ed men or women and children. Fur | ther1nore it asserts that 300 persons were deported without any formal charge being lodged against them. The following statement from the Irish Office accompanied the list o1 official figures that was furnished te the International News Service: Z Irish Parliaments will meet under home rule the middle of the year | when the north and south of Ireland each will have its representation. Al Ireland is sick of the struggle ant will welcome the prospect for peace The outlook is now more favorabl 1 than it has been for many months"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
DE VALERA
 REACHES 

New York, Jan. Mystery that Cor several weeks has surrounded the whereabouts of Eammon De Valera, bresident of the Irish Republic, was cleared up here this afternoon, when Harry Roland, his secretary, an noyunced tlhath De Valera is in Ire ; land. Roland stated that he has re- csive dmesages from De Valera since he reached Ireland.
 ftBoland declined to state how De | Valera reached Ireland, under what \ conditions he left America, or how he had received a message that the Irish patriot had arrived in Erin. But Bo- land gave out a farewell message from De Valera, which had been left E in Boland's hands for issuance upon receipt of word of his landing over seas.
 Z. The message ran
 Hand Of the free and home of { the brave: Farewell! May you ever z remain, as I have known you, land \ of the generous hearted and the ' kindly.
 1 May you stand through time as ! they would have you, who love you { lfberty's chosen champions; and oh, | may you never know yourself the : agony of a foreign masters lash. { r"I came to you on a holy mission 1 of freedom. return to my people who sent me not indeed as I had { dreamed with the mission accom- p1ished, but withal. with a message < that will cheer in the dark days that have come upon them and that will ! inspire the acceptance of such sacri- f foes as must yet be made So, fare l well young. mighty, fortunate land.
 My only wish that I can express
 that I can measure the depths O1
 esteem for you or my desire fo1
 ar welfare and your glory. And
 ewe1I to the many dear friends
 We made and the tens of thousands
 10 for the reason that I was the
 preventative of a noble nation anc
 storied appealing cause gave me
 bnors that were denied to princes
 You will not need to be assured tha
 trrfn will not forget or that Ireland
 will not be ungrateful."
 It was signed, "Eammon De Va
 1era."
 The message was in De Valera: | own handwriting in pen and ink or A two plain sheets of white paper.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
Cleveland Banks
 In Big Merger

Cleveland, Jan. Merger of the Citizens Savings and Trust Company, First National Bank, Union Com merce National Bank and First Trust and Savings Company into the Union Trust Company. said to be the largest banking unit between New York and Chicago. was launched here today. Two other banks will be formally taken in this month.
 According to figures submitted by George Coulton. president, of the Cleveland Clearing House Associa- tion, the six banks handled 66 per cent. of the S14,S45. 100000 of f0tal bank transactions of the city in 1919, and TO per cent. of the S1S,225, ,000,- 900 total transactions estimated for 1920.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01

New York, Jan. Flight hundred homeless and unemployed men start ed the New Year by sleeping dn the pews of one of New York's most his toric churches-St. Marks in the today.
 The men, part of crowd of. more than 1000, met in a Bowery hall on into the church for the nights 1odg- ing if admittance was refused them. But when they approached the an cienh alifice in Second avenue they found it brilliantly illuminated and the rector, Dr. William Norman Guth- rie, waiting for them with an invita- uon to come inside.
 MUMNIERS PARADE.
 Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-The Mum nsers- s-Phdlade1phia's combined New Year Associations-took possession of the city today for their annual pa rade, in which 12,000 mummers, rep resenting 20 clubs, competed for prizes of more than s12.0o0.
 Comic displays, elaborate floats fancy costumes and string bands outdo each other, and thousands of spectators, many, of whom had stayed up all night after the New Years eel ebration in order to witness the early start of the procession, thronged the line of march. Railroads ran special trains from points within a 200 mile radius of the city, bringing additional throngs which taxed the capacity o1 the hotels.
 The prediction of continued mild weather heartened the men who con- temp1ated a chilly time of it in theil feminine costumes donned for the parade.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
Governor Miller
 : Inducted Today

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 1-Albany to- day was host to one of the most bril- liant esse emblages ever gathered here. thouSa nds of visitors coming for the inauguration of Nathan L. Miller of Syracue as governor.
 Men and women prominent in the social and political life of the state who attended last nights inaugural ball were joined today by thousands of others for the impressive ce~e- monies in the assembly chamber and the inaugural parade.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-01
POLAND LOSES 400 DOCTORS IN TYPHUS

Warsaw Jan. 1.-Poland lost 400 doctors from typhus fever last year and now has only 4,000 for a popula- ton of 2S,OO0.000, or one for every 1000. according to an official report made to the American Red Cross by the Ministry of Public Health. The American Red Cross is constantly re- fnforcing it's medical men in Poland for the purpose of helping the local Ahealth authorities ito offset their losses kn native physicians.