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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-25
On General Principles.
(St. Adams Messenger

There doesn't seem to bo much valid
argument for the bill. The main thing
is that the opponents of the governor are
working to defeat him and have backed
the bill because it presents a possible
means whereby they may be able 10 de-
feat one Of the governors ends. And it
doesn't seem to matter 10 them whether
OF not the best interests Of the state are
involved. so long as they can play their
petty politics aud step on Governor Hart
ncss.-Burlington News.
1t ~ n common remark about the state
house that the highway situation has
made it m impOSsbility for Governor
HARNESS TO accomplish much in the way
otFconStIUctive effort 80 far rs legislation
is concerned because the house will kill
anything he may suggest just As a pun
ishment for his failure to reappOint Stod-
aard Bates. That this may be the real
situation is accepted both by many mem
bers of the general assembly and by those
who have followed state house affairs ses-
sion after session.
This il about as bad an Indictment of
the house As can be brought forward, for
when it is analysed it means simply that
any administration measure is TO be killed
out of hand simply because it Is an admin
! iStratiOn measure. regardless of its merit.
! The News indicates in the paragraph
quoted above that there is q determined
effort TO bedevil all things just to step on
the governor.
But in stepping on the governor out Of
general principle these obStFuctioniSts
are simply stepping on the people of the
state. who gave Mr.. Hardness a mandate
in no ancertsin terms. However, be can
not do anything without the legislature
and if the legislature is determined to pun
! ish him Just because he, considered to be
q rank outsider in the political game, was
| elected governor of Vermont. then the
people are doomed To disappointment.
! But fortunately the hand has been
shown. The cause il at hand. 1t is this
attitude to which the contemporary refers.
! This bedcvilment of the legislature bF q
minority representation Of the people is a
ness started his administration on trial
business principles into the administration
of the most important department of the
government, measured 10y capital cNpen
idituFes. Is jumped on by the politica
! group in the legislature.
Aud more unfortunate still il the prob
I ability that. If the political group is de
I feated in this initial test of strength, in
1 stead of taking its medicine in a manly
t7viIr, it Will nurse its anger and only wnj
j i9r another and better opportunity u
SFpnt its spite. So it is that the burder
i Of proof has passed to the legislature.
sn4ust redeem itself. A governor can &c
scOmplish nothing single handed. aud
Legislature, hostile out o+ general pJlitica
principles, makes accomplishment an in
possibility. The PUBLIC might well pom
.. der over this phase OF the situation witt
"a view TO making ia opinion felt on mem
FbeTs of the legislature before it is t0
-rlate, if, Indeed, ii is not already too late
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-25

The Welsh quarrymen still cherish an
ancient superstition that if they work
on Ascension day an accident is sure to
happen.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-25

reunion. Charles 4. Plumley of North
field, clerk of the house in 1910. called
the roll. 1t was aScertained that Al of the
members are deceased.
Among the speakers in the reception
room were Iieut-Gov fnow iudge) Leigh
ton Z. Slack of St. Johnsbury, Frank NJ
Cory of Montpelier. Judge Edwin ..
CARL of Canaan and Howard T. Shaw of
Stowe. At the banquet. with Speaker
Howe presiding as POSTMASTER. the speak
ers included Gov. James HartnesS. Lieut.
Gov. Abram w. Foote. Senator w. y
Bryant of Ludlow n member of the
house in 1910, John f. Maun of st
Adams. Howard l.. Hindley OF Rutland
Senator Harry Daniels of East Montpel.
Ter Ex-Attorney General John q. Sar.
gent of Ludlow. Speaker Franklin s. Bill
ings of Woodstock (member from Wood
stock in 19lOl and others
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-25

Coast Yachting association viii be held
at Pensacola in mid-October and will be
featured by the contests for the Sir
Thomas Upton trophy.
The Appalachian league. which flour
ished in Tennessee and Carolina before
the war slump set in, is the latest of the
defunct baseball organizations TO show
signs of returning TO life.
Bully NIiske and Eddie McGoorty are
among the good oid-timers who have been
entertaining the boxing fans in the Pacific
northwest Both have been making good
showing IN their recent bouts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-25
.DTMAIERST0N.

Miss Hazel lIiIicr was at home from
Mortified seminary for the weekend.
Miss EdHh walker of Greenfield,
Mass, came Saturday To spend week
at Log Cabin farm.
The body of Hiss Julia Ormsbcc. who
died at the Home for the Aged in Brat
tleboro Feb. IL, was brought here Sun
day for burial III the cemetery at the
Center.
Mrs. John Niles gave a party to nine
boys Washington's birthday in honor of
her nephew, Thomas Calvin, whose an
niversarN comes Feb. %. A bountiful
dinner was served and all had jolly
tine. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-25
EAST PUTNEY.
Dean Hills to Speak March ..

The East Putney Community club. at
their meeting which viii be held on the
evening of March = in Pierce's nall. will
have the pleasure of listening to an ad
dress on The Relation of the Farmer to
the High Cost Of Living by Joseph Law
renee Hills. dean of the college of agricul-
ture at the University of Vermont Dean
Hills is forceful and interesting speaker
and the club is fortunate in being able to
secure him. 1t is earnestly desired that
every member make an effort to attend
The Saturday evening club nights.
which have been in charge of the house
committee, have been 50 successful that
they will be continued until further no
tice.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-25
a Growing incident

On n Cornish tombstone q rather
prplexing version of Proverbs ia,
concludes tie announcement OF "a
lady's death: IA vlrtuous woman -
ia TO her husband" Space did not
hermit of "a crown" heips cut out IN
full so an ingenious stcnecutter sub
stituted this excellent abbreviation.-
Glasgow Herald,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-25
LEGISLATURES OF 1910
Holds Reunion With Speaker Howe in
the Chair.

MONTPELIER. Fob, o5-Ahout 1OO
members of the legislature of 1910, with
Speaker Frank +. Howe of Bennington
presiding. gathered in the reception room
for reunion last evening. later adjourn
ing to the Montpelier House for a ban
C9et Rev. ]. Wesley Miller of Bethel
ohered prayer ut the opening of the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-25

To dream you have d fever signi-
fies that you will excite the envy OF
your friends; also difficulties with your
toveE.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
A NEW INFLUENCE IN POLITICS.

II the recent elections in New York and other cities may
taken criterion by which the future be judged then there
element Of uncertainty introduced which it will be well for
politicians and office seekers consider ecauc the political wind
blew from direction yesterday assurance that il will blow
from the direction tomorrow. 1t scarcely be CON
tended that Tuesdays result, due entirely changes in the
masculine minds for element has permanently entered
into American politics The Woncn undoubtedly had its
influence in deciding the issues According the
of last year the OF New York had male and 27Sz
6 female each entitled under the provisions
the nineteenth amendment, increase Of something hun
bred per cent. in the voting population OF the commonwealth
This comparatively element the polls undoubtedly proceeded
with full determination to have say SO about all public matters,
and the results may be considered in connection with elections
in all parts Of the country
OF the total population Of the United States o the age
wentone according to the report 3T4o33zO
and 20-83I5o but all entitled
to vote There nearly six and half millions aliens included
in the count Illinois had t75445l men al the voting and
7oS2S women Of the age OF tWcnone years who could exercise
the right The Womcns last cast with an
uncertainty to whether would be officially con,ered owing
to the question Of the proper ratification Of the constitutional amend
ment but this year and henccorh known that her rights
the as those OF the and She may be expected exercise
them with full degree OF earlessncss regardless what the
bosses may do
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
TONGA

Mrs. Sienna Ford has been quite
sick the past week
Geor @ Nelson and family visited
an aunt in Kankakoc several days the
past week.
Mrs w. f. Hcnsod visited in the
Mrs. ]. A, Morris home in Normal
several DAYS the past week,
Mrs, c. Immel received visit FROM
her brother, Mr. Nagelsmith, and his
wife of Walnut a few days the past
week
VIM Rose and family will move in
to the house on the west side recently
vacated by the Schiely family.
4 number of the members OF the
Tonica Women's Relief Corps attend
ed district meeting in Morris We'd
nesday and Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs l.. H. Beck and Mr..
and Mrs. E. L. Bowers and daughters
Marjorie and Wilmina, all OF Peoria;
visited in the home of JOS. +. Phelps
on Sunday.
w. A. Beard and family and Dorthy
Hitabrand autoed to Bloomington last
week Friday. On the day following
they picked up Prof Rucknick at LIE
Roy and went to Champaign to take
in the Illinois Wisconsin football
game
Charles Signer left last Thursday
for Annapolis Maryland, where he will
enter a ,preparatorf school. to better
enable himself to stand the examina
ton TO rthe Naval Academy at that
place. He will be gone three months.
About a dozen of Toniea Masons at
tended the constituting Of Oglesby
Lodge No. 1865 last Thursday even
ing. 1t was large gathering of the
fraternity and the larger part of
those present had never before had
the opportunity of witnessing the con-
sttuting of a lodge.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11

evening with her cousin, Felicia
Maier, in Brookfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn Wills and chill
dren of Aurora spent Sunday with hei
PARENTS, Ar. and Mrs James Higgins
north of town.
children's sewing club at little party
at her home on Lincoln street Friday
evening. 1t was a halloween party
ana there were games and a halloween
lunch. Part of the evening was spent
in sewing.
Mrs. G.. A. Gerbert and daughter
Marie of Seneca and Mrs. Will Den
niger of Marseilles made an auto trip
to Ottawa Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Allen Olson and Catherine
Mrs, viii Kruse, Herman and Cathe.
rine called at the home of Herman
Schaefer Saturday Afternoon.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Schaefer was christened at
st. Patrick's church Sunday. The
child was named Mary Catherine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Y Pfeffer and
son Bernard and daughter Angela and
Miss Marie Hanna autoed to Streatol
Sunday, where they spent the day.
Andy Maier and son Herbert were
in Seneca Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. John +. Murphy was the guest
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
PLEASANT VIEW

Miss Alice Rooney is spending a few
days in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dcvancy of OF
tawa spent sunday with relatives in
Seneca.
Catherine Olson visited friends in
Morris Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Maier, Joseph
and Hiidegarde, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Maier and Parncll, Arnold Olson and
Mrs. Joe Schultz visited the last
week end with Mr.. and Mrs, Walter
@. Bailey at Franklin Park, ILL.,
Miss Angela Pfeffer entertained the
of honor ut a surprise party given in
honor Of her birthday at her home on
South street Sunday evening
Allen Olson and son Arnold made a
brief call near Morris Wednesday aft
eiaoCa.
Hildegarde Maief spent Tuesday
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
w. r. c. Holds Meetinq.

The Woman's Relief Corps held a
regular meeting in odd Fellows hail
on Wednesday, which was we'll at
tended
Reports were made OF the district
convention held in Morris, and com.
parison OF the convention with those
held in other places was made Fur
Their consideration will be given the
subject later.
Those who were at the inspection
Of the ottawa corps described the
work done. and it is felt that the in
spectors this year are above what
they We're several years ago in regard
to not only knowledge but also in re-
spect to compelling compliance with
the rules and regulations Of the order.
Committees were asked for reports
on work done for the supper on Arm
istice day, and arrangements were
completed for serving the dinner for
the Legion.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
Rev. Stephens Resigns.

The most important business for
consideration at the annual meeting
OF the Congregational church on We'd.
nesday evening was the resignation
of the pastor, Rev f. A. stephens. AS
MIR. stephens has given unqualified
satisfaction and the health of his wife
has improved recently, it was sur
prise to the membership
After reports from the various
church activities, which indicated a
growing interest in church affairs, the
following were elected;
Trustees-M Mrs, +. L. Carr and 10.
seph Aiming
Deaconess-Mrs Louise Smouse.
Treasurer--Wilbur SmouSe
Treasurer of church benevolences
and church clerk-Burton Thurber
ChOrister-O. +. Rowland.
Organist-Miss Grace Rowland
Chief usher--H. Il. Boyard.
Assistant ushers--CliGford Loomis
Wilbur SmOuse, Arthur Osgood and
Herbert Carr.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11


latter entertaining a number Of friends
at dinner party
Mrs. Baldwin Is the guest of her
sister-in-laW, Mrs. Orlando Jackson
during the absence OF Mr9 Hester
VINO Is spending some time in Chicago
Miss Sarah Crawford has gone t.
Nankatee, where she viii spend the
winter with her sister, Mrs. Ell"tt.
chester Skinner ana wife were Wis
It-rs ~ the 't)me OF the formers par
ems the irst oil Inc week.
MIS-. Mullen was recent Streator
caller,
Mrs. George fogle departed Iues
DAY lof the EAST where she VIII WISH
itr daughter, Mrs. Charles.
MISS Locke was recent village
caller,
JCha Lthr and VIE moi0red to KAN
som tast Week where they called on
relatives.
Warren tarnham OF Nebraska is Wis
ting relatives here and in Grand
Ridge. /" arren was former boy OF
this community.
MISS Mercy Smell has returned
H"1HH A4oHA hulotitlG9' HHe4 = ali9 az
tended wedding OF a relative.
Joe Nheatland was calling in StFea-
tor recently, His brother William,
who was badly hurt in motor acct
dent, Is reported slightly better, but
as yet in a very serious condition.
A Ecry happy birthday was spent
LAT the Tombaueh home on Saturday
when the friends OF their playmate
surprised Roy Tombaugh, it being his
ninth birthday The time was spent
ia playing games, after which refresh
melts We're served.
Mrs. Chester skinner proved her
self a royal hostess on Tuesday, When
she entertained a number OF relatives
and friends at a dinner party. Be
sides her mother, Mrs. Weber. and
sister, Mrs Frank Huss, the Misses
Skinner of Deer Park township We're
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
Thirty at Missionary Union.

ABOUT thirty We're present at the
meeting of the Missionary Union OF
the congregational church yesterda.
afternoon at the home of Misses Addie
and Florence Marsh OF Clark stree,
The resignation of Mrs. f. A.
stephens as vice president was &C
cepted with regret, and Mrs. Kendall
elected to fill the vacancy,
Mrs, O. +, Rowland and Mrs. vii
ligm DAILY gave an interesting report
of the state meeting which they re,
Gently attended in Chicago
Dainty refreshments were served
hot coffee and delicious, tiny biscuit,
which were unusual enough to excite
much interest.
The officers are now as follows:
President Miss Adde Marsh
Vice president Kendall
Recording secretary +, A
Collins.
Corresponding secretary--Mrs, VII
liam DAILY.
Treasurer-Mrs, L. II, Spencer.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
Local Notes.

Mrs, Westfall and Mrs Summers are
guests at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Waiter Sect OF East Bluff street.
Mr. and Mrs George Hole return.
ed from their visit to Chicago yestel
day.
Della Baldencelh is starting for
Rockford this morning for a two
weeks vacation.
The stores all closed this morning
at 1880 to observe Armistice day.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
FARM RIDGE.


John Wheatland OF Am1oy is the
guest OF relatives here, he having
come down to see his brother who
met with an auto accident He guerf
day with his sisters. Mrs NulIeq
and Mrs Nauahtnn. also his broth
ers. His brothers condition /. NOS
ycrv favorable
MIR. and Mrs. Lcilal8G had as their
guests recently MT and Mrs Aubrey
ana family from Wallace.
Miss Catherine W0lleuhaunt enter
tanned contpanr ina u4.t Aaar aaH
Mrs &hinIrv called an IafaI sriaud-
on Tuesday
Mrs Jaw Nanghtau was = streator
caller the FIRST or tha wool
Il,nrv Tess ANA wife aufoad
Steator RECENTLY
Mr. and Nr4 Arthur DIFFERENTIATED.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
Lay New Track.

The Manufacturers Coal company
Is putting in Il new narrow gauge
track from the south side coal mine
over to the manufacturing plant. This
will be completed in about week
General superintendent Jack Johnson
Track Superintendent Jack Cava.
naugh and Assistant Superintendent.
Jack Sharp are in charge Of the work.
This new road viii be named the "B,
Il o. and II Is expected to do large
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
Runs Off Concrete Road.

William Emmonson of Chicago driF,
ing a Nash touring car, ran off the
hard road between here and Ottawa
near the Hepner farm. Mr.. Emmon
son is a member of the Chicago Motor
club and he telephoned to the Marseil'
les Motor company, who are the local
agents of the Chicago Motor club, for
help. William Walsh of the motor
company went down this morning with
wrecking car to pull the big machine
back on the road. No one was in
jured.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
Only Four Puffs.

Recently Dick age eight, became
terribly sick quite suddenly, and for
apparently no reason. His mother
tried every way to learn what he had
been eating that could have caused
his Illness. Finally in faint voice
he said: Mother. do you suppose
four pulfS on u cigarette could make
me this sickf"-Indianapolis News.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
Mrs. TroMbridce Entertains.

Mrs c. ?. Tr0wbridge of West Bluff,
street entertained on Wednesday. Sey.
eral ladies', among them Mrs. Marlette
OF Morris. were present and enjoyed
delightful social afternoon. Refresh
ments were dainty and abundant, and
they had a pleasant afternoon for the
informal affair
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
Overhaul Lock Machinery.

At the Belle Island locks the big
steam machinery is being overhauled.
They are washing out the boilers of
the big steam shovel and doing other
necessary work to get things in order
for continuing the excavation. They
hope to finish the excavation some
time the first of the year Meantime
they are putting in some of the con
crete along the north wall Of the big
ditch.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
Dollars and American Lives.

A bomb exploded at Il o'clock to
notify the people to turn to the east
In silent prayer for two minutes In
accordance with the governors proc.
lamation The whistles also blew.
but SO far as could be observed among
those passing on the street no atten.
ton was paid to the bomb. Have
We so soon forgotten the lessons Of
the great war?
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
Well DriIiinq.

Two machines will be ready at any
time to drill deep water wells. Prices
reasonable. Call by telephone or
drop a card to
]. D. DEFENBAUGH, Cornell, Ill.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
He Waded Out Of Nebraska.

Mrs. Joe Hartindale returned from
Hastings. Neb last evening. Joe says
turn was to clean the snow off the
sidewalk (0.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
South Side Coal.

$3.50 per Ton in two ton lots or
more. 1915 per ton for single tons
and on the hill For prompt delivery
phone Black No. 6.
Manufacturers Coal Co
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
NO MARKETS TODAY.

Chicago, Nov 1t.--Because of
the holiday there was no Chicago
markets today except live stock.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-11-11
Thurher & Co.

have just received a new lot Of plain
and decorated chinaware at lower
prices.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-11-27

they admired his spirit and never have
forgotten him.
Estell Plans for Year Ahead.
Tommy Estel, Louisville pitcher.
viii spend the winter on the ranch of
his aunt in Texas. He win devote
most of his time to hunting. Tommy
did not have so pleasing year as he
had hoped last season, and he thinks
that winter in Texas with lots of
outdoor exercise viii give him the extra
strength needed to make him a winning
pitcher next year. EsteH didn't take
baseball very seriously until the 1921
campaign was half over, but when he
did decide TO buckle down he was of
much worth to Joe Mccarthy.
Bruno Betzel whose sterling work
did much toward bringing the pennant
ito Louisville, will come here soon to
let DR.. George Leachman, club physi-
clan, examine the ankle broken on
August 10. BetzePs home is at CeHna.
20. Bruno says the ankle feels as
strong as ever. but that he wants DR..
Leachman to take look at 1t just to
be sure that 1t has mended as it should.
BRUCE DUDLEY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-11-27
NAVY DEFEATS ARMY
in SERVICE CLASSIC
lconroy Scores Only Touohdown of
Gene and Enables Middles TO
Tske Lead II Series.

NEW YORK, Nov. as.-The battle--
ships Of the Navy eleven plowed
through the heavy seas Of the Polo
Grounds todayy battered the army for
tlflcations in the rain. captured the an
niAal service football clasaic by score
or z to ana took the lead in the
since 1890 the Navy has won
~ games and the army H.
Fne Navy gcrapped its airplanes
upon discovering early IN the game
that dreadnaugnta were more effective
Tor making progress against the enemy.
n made an attack with Line plunges
HHd Snd runs that resulted in an adj
-y7nc 90 SO yards to touchdown early
m the second period,
Barchet was the stellar battle cruiser
( IN his progress toward the last white
line and, indeed, throughout the game,
From his own 44-yRrd line he circled
end on a kick formation for 20 yards.
Conroy and Barchet then ahernated In
carrying the ball or tackle from a tan
dem formation until the former
smashed through for a touchdown, fol-
lowed by Ring'a goal. The progress
ia the goRl comprised 1S plays during
which the Navy earned first down four
times.
Outrushed and outplayed in the line,
the army threatened to tie up the game
late In the last quarter as the result