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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-28

Just been lifted to the seat of the wagon
when the horse stared on its wild run,
which it continued, lodging lumber piles
and other teams, until it turned in at
local stable and the small boy none the
worse for his trip.
Fire destroyed four barns on what is
known as the Phelps Nash farm on the
New Haven river at AIiddlebury Satur-
day morning. causing a loss of nearly
$4,000, partly covered by insurance.
The farm is owned b. Prof. Phelps y.
SWEET of Middleburr and is occupied by
Walter Hammer Four horses were
saved and IS COWS were turned loose,
the last being driven through the flames.
Six calves were burped as We're 90 tons
of hay. lot OF grain and farm machin-
cry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-28

Fire that broke out Friday evening
DESTROYED the one and one-haIf story.
house now owned by the Catholic church
of Winooski. situated on Lincoln street.
at the rear of the priests house. The
occupants of the barn had been absent
week and the origin of the fire is a
mystery.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-28
INAUGURATION
WEATHER ODDS
Even Bet Harding Will
Need Heavy Overcoat
Friday
THREE CHANCES OUT
OF FIVE FOR RAIN
Three Inaus ::rais-ThOse of Grant, Har
rfsOn and Taft-Were Conspicuous fer
Absence of Comfortable WeatheT-Tra-
ditionS Around March 4.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Viewin.
tho weather probabilities of Inaugural
ton day in the light of the law of aver
ages the odds probably would be laid
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-28

Eugene Chiofi of Rutland, aged about
four years. miraculously escaped serious
injury and possible death in one of the
most sensational runaway accidents In
Rutland for some time. The child had
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-28
WOMEN. Use. DIAMOND DYES.
Never Streak, Spot, Fade or Give 4
''Dyed-I OOlI"

Old. faded skirts, waists. coats, sweat
ers, draperies, everything, whether wool.
silk. liner, cotton, or mixed goods, can
be dyed any rich, fadeless color with
Diamond Dyes. Buy no other dye ADV.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-28

4 wrecked automobile showing many
Stains of blood caused anxious inquiry
at Pittsford Mills early Saturday morn
ing when discovered. 1t was found that
butchered calf-which accounted for the
blood-and 60 hens to Rutland when he
ran into tree near the Pittsford Mills
garage about l o'clock In the morning
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-02-28

II was learned by tho railroad men
Friday that the unknown boy, who
stopped a possible train wreck on the
Central Vermont track near the bridge
between burlington and Winooski
Thursday is Clarence Terrien of Win
ooski. The boy is IL years of age II
is likely that Terrier will receive some
recognition from the officials of the rail
road for his work.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
DIRECTORS
BASEBALL ASSOC.

The recently chosen directors OF
the Holly Baseball Association met
"Wednesday afternoon and elected
the following officers from their
number: President, Geo. w Bean;
Eice-president j. G. Fuller; See.
treas. IL. w. Woods.
The ,Financ committee will consist
Of Harry Lee. George puell and
j. G. Fuller. The same men will
serve on the Grounds co.nn,Ittce.
The directors have been Irablc
to secure n manager for the team
but are considering two or three
local fans for this important post
The directors have several ideas
which they expect to work ont and
which they they believe will rake
the 1921 baseball season both prof.
table and popular. One Ian is
that OF providing week day games
and petition will be circulated ut
once among the business men, Civ
ing them the opportunity to close
their places of business when these
week day games are being played.
1t is also planned to arrange for II
second team which it is hought will
provide material to fill vacancies
that may occur on the first team.
This team of necessity be compelled
to be self supporting but will par
ticipate in the receipts OF any
games that may be played
Holly has a, good outlook for
successful season for 1921 and every
one should get behind the board
of directors and BOOST
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17

"Chief among the rural irstitu.
ti0ns that have failed to progress
with the nation. and hcnrr fail to
contribute their share towards max.
ing real living possible In the rural
communities is the one room school
house. time horOred and praised
but neglected ard dccaycd The
average s,lcces>', farmer loves his
children too well to sacrifice them
in the onc.rO N. school. tln loves
his family more than the old farm
itself; consequently he trusts his
lands to tenant and takes his fam
lily to the city where they may ell
10y the privileges of community soc.
ial life. and intellectual develop,
mont through modern school sys
ten.
IF We are to hold our present posi-
lion amonS the nation of the world
thu and owning farmer must bo
maintained. To do this, the cOun.
try must be made attractive enough
to compete with the city as fav.
Orablc place for people to rear
children in, condition that can be
had only by replacing the one room
gchOOl with a graded school
big enough to give the child con
tact with large community of
children and efficient enough to
give him educational training as
good as the best These conditions
are met In the consolidated school.
and in no other way.
TO make such community cen.
ter possible, three factors are essen.
tial. The climate must be suitable
the roads must be good enough for
rapid travel, and there must be
vehicle adapted to the rapid trans
portation of the children Kansas
has the climate and the roads. The
motor companies have provided
+eQnyeniepces Yet, under these
conditions the state Is permitting,
through sheer neglect Of the farm
boy and girl the growth of an urban
and u tenant class. The consolidat-
ed school is not only the right of
the farm boy and girl; it is the big
gest investment the state can make.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
Mrs. George Mathews

Mrs. George NJ. Mathews who had
been in poor health for some time
died at La Junta last Saturday ~
a result of an operation for her re-
lief. The Mathew family live few
miles south of Holly, having located
in that neighborhOod about six
wears ago. coming from Oklahoma
Funeral services were held Mon.
day afternoon at. 2 o'clock from the
Holly Methodist church by Rev. G
r. Lucas.
Letita G. BOrbridgc was born In
Minneapolis. Minnesota -I,Ine 2G
1867 and died March l2, 1921 agc SO
years, 8 months and "A days.
She was married to George NJ.
Mathews, December 2i, 1855.
To this union was born six child
rem. OF whom five survive her. be.
sides, the husband, three brothers
and five grand children.
She was Il devOut membes of the
Christian church.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
wslton.Borg

The marriagc OF Miss Zeplvra
Walton. the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James w. Walton. and Mr. Al
bert Borg was sOleinnized at the
court house in Lamar last Saturday
March l2. County Judge j. G. Horn
officiating.
The bride Is well known in H0:lN
having served as waitress at the
I'nacl Grand for some time In. TOR
the last two years she has been
keeping house for her brother south
of town. The groom is a prosper
Gus farmer OF the south side and
is highly resected by all who know
him.
After paying q short visit to Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Lewis the young coli
pie returned to the home Of the
groom Sunday afternoon where they
viii be at home to their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Borg have the good
wishes of their many friends for a
long, happy and proserous life.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
Louisiana Frog Logs

A fish and oyster company OF
Louisiana. have been consigrdng
shipments OF oysters to Santa Fc
Agent Besmon during the past few
months. On Monday evening" a
shipment WAS received but ir,stcad
~ being the lusio,ls hi-valves prov.
ed to be full grown southern frogs,
several OF them averaging almost
one pound apiece. Several Holly
citizens were thus enabled to feast
upon frog legs" which were pro
nounced par excellence. s.'
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
Holly Will Hav. sa.. BAH

At the commercial club meeting
held Monday evening, Il report was
given OF the results of the baseball
season OF 1920. Secretary-Treasurer
c. +. Hampton sublnittd state
Incnt showing that S1l56.33 had been
expended during the year and that
the clCb is now out Of debt and has
well equipped grounds for the com.
ing season. Several OF the members
there spoke enthusiastically regard
ing the advisability Of continuing
the national sport and ballot re
suited in the election Of the follow
ing to the board Of directors for
the coming year: Geo w. Bean.
George Pugh, J. q Fuller, Harry
Lee and II. W. Woods.
W.. s. Thayer brought forth APP
pause when he stated Holly should
have week day baseball and Ierlar-
cd his store was ready to .'r,s. :;tt,
for this purpOes.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
What President Harding Is

He is the first gentleman of the
land, but whereas George Washing
ton was the first In war. first in
peace, and first in the heart Of his
cOuntryInen, Warren Haring is the
first man to become president I'M
der woman suffrage and prohibit
tion. He is the first man to be ell
ected President while serving as a
United States Senator. He is the
first Republican to carry state
that seeded from the Union. He
is the first Baptist ever elected
President. He is the first man born
since the Civil War to be elected
President. He is the first news
paper editor to be elected Presi.
dent.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
GREAT SOUTHWEST
ASSOCIATION IN ACTION


The Great Southwest Association
has launched u bulletin services
which is sent ont to eastern papers
and is given wide circulation.
The following was sent out this
week regarding Holly:
Holly. Colo. To prove the remark
able strides made by the dairying
industry in eastern Colorado. W. s
Partridge, manager of the Arkansas
Valley Sugar Beet & Irrigated Land
Company OF this place has compiled
figures showing total of $ll3,2G5.iS
rs the value of cream shipped from
the Holly station in 1920. In 1915
these figures totaled only $4,000
and have enjoyed steady climb I'm.
til the peak was reached in 1920.
Holly IS situated in the heart OF
the wide irrigation belt and is idea
for dairying because of the rich alfai
fa lands in this area The Holly
Commercial Club. seeking publicity
for these facts. has ioincd hands
with thu Great Southwest move.
ment for the purpose Of invitint
more Citizens and neighbors" to
coIic and enjoy the prosperity of
the section.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
Hcme Tal.n. Play.

The home talent play, "All on Ac.
count of an Actor, u clever comedy,
waA successfully staged at the high
school auditorium on Tuesday even
inc by members of the Civic Club.
The following is the program as
given.
Dnet Comrades in Arms. -
Mrs =. n. Allen and Mrs. Harry
D. Steele.
Vocal Solo "Margie" Mr.. L. NJ Ap-
pei
ALL ON ACCOUNT OF AN ACTOR
Characters
Adelaide Mfrs. Clem Millinger.
Eunice ------- Mrs. c. e. Haskins
Lucille Mrs. Harry Lco
Aunt Ellen Mrs. W. s. Rollins
Mary the Maid Mrs. l.. NJ. Appel
Mrs. Hepzibah Green ss-- .sz-.
Mrs. John Duncan
Mr. Green ---.., Nr. Harry Lee.
Southern Melodies
Mrs. Ivy Sprinkler.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
Motto. To Chicken Owners.

All chickens running at large at
this time are doing so in violation
Of law and must be penned Mt once.
ViOlators will be fined as provided
by city ordinance.
j. G. FULLER,
City Marshall
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
Sunday School Convention.

The Prowers County Sunday
School Association is holding its
annual convention at the Holly
Presbyterian church today and to-
morrow, the first session being this
afternoon at 2:3o. Delegates from
all schools in the county are being
entertained. Several speakers Of
state wide reputation viii speak.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
Rebekahs Entertain

The Holly Rebekah lodge enter
tanned a number of the members
of the order from Lamar on Tues
day evening and Mt the same time
entertained the state president of
the lodge.
Refreshmcns were served and the
usual fine time enjoyed.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
CLUB NET
MONDAY NIGHT

Tho Holly Commercial Club met
Monday evening at the club rooms,
for the purpose of disposing OF some
necessary business. The usual large
number were present and the in
terest taken in the interest of he
town and vicinity Is unabateA
A. A. M0rich OF the committee ap.
pointed to mark the Trail south in
to Baea county reported work pro.
crossing and submitted sketch for
sign for the approval Of the club
members. These signs win be l2x
:& inches and will be Ip the form OF
an arrow pointing towards Holly
with the inscription 30 miles to
Holly or whatever the distance may
be
The committee appointed for plac.
ing large sign boards on the Santa
Fe Trail have their work started
and eXDect to have the work com.
plted before the opening of the
tourist season.
The proposition OF issuing a book
let for the town was discussed l.
NJ. Appel was Of the opinion that,
the cost would be more than the
benefit to be received ]. s. Me
Murtry coincided with MIR. Appel
fnrther stating he believed the real
estate men should be the proper
parties to put over proposition o!
this kind.
Postmaster Adkins explained to
tho club the feasibility and neces-
aity for securing daily motor route
in the territory north and east Of
Holly. serving the territory be-
tween here and Towner. This route
will serve a large territory tribu-
tary to Holly and plat outlining
this new territory will be sent to
the Postoffice Department at once
urging that this route he estab-
lished. The department Is now ad.
vertising for bids fSy building to
house the local pOstoffice and
committee composed Of f. J. Thayer
L., NJ. Appel and ]. s. McAIurtry was
appointed to confer with local prop
erty owners regarding the secur-
ing OF suitable location for this
purpose.
J. G. Fuller for the camp ground
committee reported opposition had
developed to the plan of locating
the camp near the Rockwell school.
The committee was instructed to
further investigate and try and ]oe
ate suitable grounds. l.. NJ. Appel
Of the school board stated that re-
suits were far from satisfactory to!
the school authorities as result
os using the school grounds for
camping ground last year.
l.. ". Appel stated that peti-
ton was being circulated for the
purpose Of calling an election to
consider the taking in Of three more
districts into the Holly district.
II hese districts are taken in it will
mean the increasing Of the valua-
tlon OF the Holly district to about
three and one fourth million dollars
and In his opinion this would even.
tlally mean the lowering of the
school taxes which at tbs time are
the lowest in the valley. Mr.. Ap'
pei will be glad to further explain
this matter to any one interested.
The club adjourned to meet Mt
the call OF the president.
t--------------- t--------------
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
Piano Recital.

Mrs. Harry D. Steele will present
Miss Alice Adkins in a piano recital
evening at the high school
auditorium. Lovers OF good music
will receive treat. Miss Adkins be-
ing especially proficient in her per-
forlnancc on the piano. She will be
assisted by Mems Double Quar-
tettc composed of Messrs. Avery.
Lewis, Leonard White. Woods, Pow
ers. Adkins, Walton and Appel
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17

Superintendent Shanner OF the
Holly High School was agreeably
surprised last Thursday afternoon
when the boys basket ball team
filed into his office. not knowing
whether to take this invasion as
something serious or prank the
boys were seeking to play. He was
speedily enlightened when Fred
Towne presented him with gold
masonic pin with diamond mount
ing, the same being token OF the
appreciation which the team felt for
his efforts in successfully coaching
them to victory this year.
Mrs. b. Goodman who has been
sick for the past two weeks was
taken to Lamar last week and an
operation for cancer was performed
not generally known that she was
Mrs. Goodman was not well 1t was
not generally known hat she was
.eriously i'll til her removal to the
Lamar hospital. Miss Alma Good.
man arrived from Chicago the last
of the week and will accompany
Mrs. Goodman to Kansas City where
she will he moved today If her condi-
tion will permit
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Gurley arriv-
cd last week from Florence. Kan
sas. for a short visit with his broth
er Garfield and family. Mrs. Cur
ley rctuned to her home Sunday,
Mr. Gnrley remaining to make
preparations to erect house on
their farm north Of town where
they expect to make their home.
FOR SALE Fordson tractor and
pillow used only one season. Also
lG-disc tractor drill practically new
only run over 100 acres OF ground.
, can he used with horses. Write III.
l.. Leifeit Route !. Coolidge. Kan.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. }. H. Humphries and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Robinson OF
La .Iunta are spending today In
Holly.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17

DIR. and Mrs. r. d. Wilson had for
their dinner guests Tuesday even.
ing, Mr.. and Mrs. III S. Rollins and
Mrs. w s. Partridge.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17

Mrs. Bert Lewis entertained at
dinner Tuesday evening Mesdames
Badgley and George COovcr Of Lam
ar and CAMS of LOngmOnt.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17

FARMS WANTED-W Wanted to
hear from owner OF good land for
sale for fall delivery. l.. Jones. Box
55l, olney, III.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17
SAYS CONSOLIDATED
SCHOOL VITAL

Thomas w. Butcher, president of
the -,.+v Normal, said IN D
loricah ..i educational nat
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17

Anyhow, read The ChiNitain,
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-17

Read the Want Ads.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-02-18

lGsers by Washington which speak
plainly of two other love affairs. One,
writt$l in 1749. to Dear Friend
Robin" speaks of his passion for
your Lowland Beauty" Both friend
and sweetheart are unknown.
Another letter. written In 1852 to
William Fauntleroy of Virginia says:
Sir Il should have been down long
| before this but my business in Fred.
erlck detained me somewhat longer
than expected, and Immediately upon
my return from thence l was taken
with a violent pleurise which has re-
duced me very low; but purpose, as
soon as | recover my strength, to wait
Oh Miss Betsy, in hopes of a revocs-
ton of the former cruel sentence, and
see If l cannot win any alteration in
my favor. | have enclosed a letter
to her"
George Washington was the John
D. Rockefeller of his day-so far as
wealth goes, John d. once said he
would rather lose thousand dollars
than be cheated out of a nickel. Well,
George evidently felt the same way;
at least his letters so indicate. Yet
he accepted no pay as a soldier, and
spent $4,000 lat leasD of his own
money. He was generous as he was
keen to get what was his. He de-
lighted in good bargain. AS for eff
clency, it was his middle name. There
never was better farmer and bust
ness man, and Mount Vernon was q
model plantation.
George Washington proved himself
regular fellow in these ways, among
others:
He played cards, and ordered
dozen packs at a time; one of his &C.
counts contains the item: Lost at
cards, shillings."
He drank wine, beer. rum and
brandy-always in moderation.
He loved horses, and imported fine
stock.
He was fond Of fox hunting; his
pack of fox hounds was famous; he
wore the latest and best in hunting
clothes.
He loved to fish, to shoot ducks and
to hunt deer.
He wore good clothes, and insisted
upon having them to his liking in
every detail
In short, the real George Washing
tou was not the mythical Washington
who has been foisted on the American
school boy of past generations. The
marvel is that so human an American
was ever so mummitied in land like
America. They couldn't do it to
George when he was alive. And it will
never happen again.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-02-18
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PLAN FOR IDEAL COMMUNITY
Citizens of New Jersey Township
Have Comprehensive Plan in
Forming Their Association.

Community centers throughout the
country may be interested in the doc
ument drawn up by the citizens of
Plainsboro township, New Jersey,
when they Incorporated their COM
munity.
Eve, the residents of Plainsboro
township, New Jersey, declare our
purpose to accept all the duties of
American citizenship.
1--WE are forming an association to
secure all the benefits Of community
life and affirm the right of our COM
munity to each ones best effort.
1--WE support all individual rights
just so far as their use does not harm
our fellows.
1--WE agree that the public good is
superior to any private gain obtained
at the expense Of community welfare.
eve recognize and acknowledge the
gracious influence of practical Chris
tianity in community life.
I'VE ask that our homes be guarded
by right social conditions throughout
our community.
1--WE declare it to be the duty Of the
community to provide good schools,
means for community recreation, safe.
sanitary conditions, improved high
ways and encouragement to thrift and
home ownership.
I'VE propose to make the neatness
and attractiveness of our homes and
arms assets of distinct value to the
township.
I'VE agree to do our share In the
creation of public sentiment in sup
port of all measures in the pubic in
tcrest.
1--WE agree to put aside all partisan
and sectarian relations when dealing
with community matters.
I'VE state our conviction that the
best rewards from this organized eff
fort lie before each one in a deepened
interest in others and in an increased
ability to cooperate the one with the
other for the good of ALL"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-02-18
Public Interest in Parks.

A tendency Oh the part of the people
to ruin extensive landscape projects
undertaken by the city at public ex-
pense Is not wanton Indifference to
the important part played by the
parks in the life of the city, but mere
ly the thoughtlessness of people who
as yet have not been disciplined in
community responsibility. 1t is not
enough that a city should have
good park system. 1t Is essential that
the system should be in fact the peo-
pies. and that each citizen should feel
that his share in the ownership links
him TO the community. If the parks
can be made monument to this CO.
operative spirit In a city, then, and
not until then, can it be said that
they have made the most of their
mission. And as long as there are
park vandals and citizens who con-
done park vandalism, it may be said
that the city is failing to live up to
its parks.-Indianap News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-02-18
REFLECT LURE OF THE CITY
Empty Houses, Seen on So Many Coun-
try Highways, Example of Unfor-
tunate Trend of Times.

The housing question Is scarcely, If
any, less Important than it was; per-
hapS we only hear less of it. In mo-
tCring through New England and the
Central West, one cannot fail to be i'm
pressed with the large number of very
comfortable vacant houses, most of
them of fair size and apparently not
badly out of repair, which are found
along the country highways in every
state, says II. Fl. Windsor in Popular
Mechanics Magazine. 1t would seem
there must be thousands of these
houses. Michigan alone reports 49,
coo abandoned farms. Their dusty
windows and grasS-grown steps tell the
simple but mournful story of neglect
All around are productive fields, often
orchards, willing to yield abundance,
If only given little help. They tell
the story of the boys and men gone to
some city to work in a factory. One
Of these days, Surfeited with the re-
lentleSS grind of the town. many will
heed the invitation which now vainly
waves to them from the orchard
houghS and, returning, will wonder
how the lure of the bright lights could
ever have prevailed against the red
and gold with which nature paints ap-
pies and a summer sunset.