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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
BANK To PURCHASE
STREET RAILROAD
Judge Howe Makes Verbal
Order as to Spring
field Road
VERMONT NATIONAL.
CONTROLS STOCK
New Company to BE Known as Spring
field Terminal Railway Corporation
Being Formed-PrOperty i'm Receivers
Hands Since 1917.

Pursuant to a petition Of f. S. French
receiver of the Springfield Electric Rail
way Co. of Springfield (Vt.), in which
petition the Vermont National bank of
Brattlcboro Joined. Judge Harland b.
Howe of the United States district court
has issued a verbal order. which later
viii be put in writing, authorizing the re-
ceiVer to sell at private sale to the YER
mont National bank the entire assets of
the railroad at the terms offered by the
bank. There was no opposition to the
order, made yesterday afternoon at
hearing in chambers in the federal build
ing, when Attorney NJ p Maurice of
Harvey, Maurice & Fits. appeared for
the receiver and the bank and Attorney F.
w. Gibson appeared for Edward C.
Crosby and wife, Julia tParkerl Crosby.
OF BfattleborO. minority stockholders.
As the bank cannot own and operate
the railroad a company is in process of
formation, to be known as the Springfield
Terminal Railway Corporation to which
the railroad viii be transferred
Under the terms of the offer the yer-
mont National bank is to pay for the as
sets a sum of money which, with the cash
and credits III the hands of the receiver
viii equal the entire Indebtedness of the
road. other than indebtedness for capital
stock. and the entire obligations of the
receiver.
The bank holds overdue bonds Of the
electric railroad to the amount of $50, 900
out Of a total issue of 100000, and owns
and controls the company's coupon and
other notes to the amount of S66 900. also
a large majority of the common stock.
all but IT'S shares out of a total issue of
100 shares.
Since 1917 the railroad has been in
receivers hands, and he says he has made
expenses but has not earned profit for
the company, hence the petition for
authority to sell the road under the
terms differed
! PracticallN all the stockholders of the
road have signed an assent to such an
order from the court
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
Methodist Episcopal Church

Thursday. Dee p. 80 p. m.-Supper
aud Christmas tree for all children of
the beginners, primary and Junior de
partments.
Thursday, Dec. -, 80 p. m.-Full re-
hearsal of tho pageant.
Saturday, Dec p. 7.3O p. m.-Full re-
hearsal of the pageant
Friday, Church Training Night-G.00,
buffet supper; $50, intermission; 645.
Stewardship class. Study five; SO,
PRAYER meeting
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
PROPOSES TAN on EXPORTS
French Premier Determined to Get Rep
arations From Germany

PARIS. Dec. Il (Associated Pressl-
Premier BRAND in his conferences with
Prime Minister Lloyd George in London
has refused firmly 10 consider any further
reduction in the total amount of rCpara-
tionS due from Germany. it is understood
in official circles here. The French pre-
mier. according to information in these
circles. today has proposed a tax on Ger
man expectations to be collected in the
imnorting countrv
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
GENERAL
HERE TOMORROW
Meet Those Interested i'm RegimentaI
Headquarters Company

Adit Gen Herbert T. johnson of
Montpelier will be Mt the Armory tomor-
row evening at 7.30 o'clock to meet all
who have enlisted in the Regimental
Headquarters company and all VINO in
tend enlisting in that company This
meeting is for the purpose of making ar
rangements for quarters and for the early
recognition of the organization.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
Red Men S Hall

Thursday. Dec 30. at p. m.-Regular
meeting of POcahontas Council, No. 4,
d. of L. Election of chiefs Every
member is urged to make an effort to
attend.
Friday. Dec. %. s p. m.-Regular
meeting of Quonekticut tribe. No. >
Election of chiefs. \ good attendance is
desired.
Dance every Saturday night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
Armed Gangs Busy

BELFAST. Dec p (ASsociated preSsl
Armed gangs. operating in the Lima
vaty district of Londonderry. took - ulcn
from their homes yesterday, removing
them to an unknown destination. The
raiders, who were not disguised, were
strangers to the neighborhood.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
Centre Congregational Church

Thursday, Dee. %, 6.3O p. m.-AIonthIy
supper and meeting of the Brotherhood,
to which all men of the parish are invi-
ted. Knowlton Woodin will give talk
on Heredity
Friday, Dec. %. 3 to > p. m.-6hrist-
mas party for the primary, beginners and
cradle roll children and their parents.
Friday, Dee. %, Z: 80 p. m.-Church
night meeting with study of Mark ID.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
CANCEL RESERVATIONS
British Think Arms Conference VIII Last
Until Niddle of IanuarY
i'll Last

PEess)-1he British delegation today
cancelled reservations it had made on a
steamer sailing from New York on Dee.
81. 1t was stated members of the delega-
tion think there is little chance of their
being able to leave before the middle of
January.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
TRAIN PARTLY DERAILED
Accident to Fast Train on Baltimore &
Ohio Road

BALTIMORE. Dec 21-The New
York-St/ Louis passenger train No > on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was par
TALLY derailed at Independence, w. Va.
early today. No one was hurt. reports of
the accident to the executive offices here
stated. The mishap was caused by a bro
ken rail.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
THE WEATHER.
Generally Fair Tonight and Thursday
Cold Wave Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 22-Weather
forecast: Generally fair and much
colder tonight and Thursday with cold
wave. Strong northwest winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
MINE CHILDREN
ARE SUFFERING
Widespread Unemployment
VIII Keep Santa From
Many Homes
EDITOR SEARLES
GIVES OUT NEWS
Declares Children in Several States Are
in Need of Food and ClOthing-West
Virginia, Alabama, Texas and Tennes-
see Are Affected.

WASHINGTON, Dec 21-Wide-
spread unemployment among coal miners
during the last year, according to Ellis
Searles, editor of United Mine Workers
Journal, Will cause many hundreds of
miners children to wake up on Christmas
morning to find that Santa Claus has
passed them by. Thousands of children
in the mining fields of West Virginia,
Alabama, Texas, Tennessee and even in
Central Pennsylvania are suffering, he
says, for food and clothing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
NEW CHINESE PREMIER
L;ang Shih-yi to Take Charge of New
Cabinet

PEKING, Dec. u (Associated Press)
-Liang Shih-yi has been named premier
Of the Chinese cabinet to succeed Chin
Yun-Teng. who with all his ministers,
resigned on Sunday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
Universalist Church

Wednesday, Dec 81, 7.3O p. m-Troop
4, Boy Scouts.
Thursday. Dec. %, 3 to 5-Christmas
party for the primary department, in
the church parlors.
Friday, Dec. %, D. m.-Junior Union
Special Christmas services next Sun
day. The vested choir will sing at the
morning service. ..........
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
BRATTLEBORO PERSONAL

COburn Gushing, who has a government
position in Hartford. Conn, as entomolo-
gist. is expected later in the week to visit
at his home over the holiday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
NEW PASTOR INDUOTED
Rev. C. II. StepsOn Has Charge of Trinity
Church i'm New York

NEW YORK. Dec. 21-Picturesquc
ceremonies marked the induction into of
fee of Rev. G. Rockford Stepson. n ma
tive of Boston and formerly of Washing
ton. ID. c.. as rector Of Trinity church, to
which post he was elected a short time
ago. DR.. StepSon was named to succeed
the Rt. Rev. William T. Manning.
Women now sit in the parliamcnts of
both Norway and Sweden.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21

Fully 80 per cent of the women who
appear in his court commit perjury, saws
magistrate of Montreal
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
First Baptist Church

Wednesday. 7.3O-Mens union. Adj
dress by Rey. L. E. Jones of Mortified
on The Situation in the Far East. Men
invited
Friday. 4 p. m.-Junior Endeavor :;
730-White Gifts Christmas exercises by
the Sunday school. An departments in
vited.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
Masonic Temple

Wednesday, Dee. 81, 7.30 p. m.-Beau-
seant Commandery, No. Z, x. L. Stated
conclave.
Friday, Dec 23, 7.3O p. m.-Columbian
lodge, No. 36, IT,. A. Nj. Work: Il. a.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-21
WOMAN BRINGS
TYPHUS TO BOSTON
Health authorities Take Precautions to
Prevent Spread Of the
Disease

BOSTON. Dec. 21-A woman 30 years
Of age. who had made trip by water and
rail to jacksonville. Fla, and back. has
nounced today. Adequate precautions
have been taken here to prevent spread
of the disease. DR.. Woodward said so far
as he was informed the case was the only
one in this part of the country.
By the state of the hair it is possible
to Judge the general health Of person,
say some doctors.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14
METHODIST CHURCH.
Howard w. Mort, Pastor.

Read the church notes carefully
this week. There may be something
that will inter est you.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Special!
There will be short program at the
opening exercises which start
promptly at ten o'clock, by the pri-
mary department. You are invited.
Morning worship at II a. m. This
service we are sure you will enjoy.
Epworth League at 6:45 p. m. IN
Epworth Hall. All young people are
particularly invited to this service.
Evening service at 7:30 o'clock
Special! The male quartet will sing
for you. You won't want to miss
this.
You're not forgetting that trlI
around the World tonight, are you!
Get a ticket and come to Epwortt
Hall this evening. The League will
do the rest.
American Ridge Sunday schooI
at 10 a. m. No morning service.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14
Foreign Advertising Representative
THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION

At meeting of the Red Cross at
Moscow last week sentiment was
very strong for county nurse. The
question will probably be brought
up at the meeting IN Moscow to-
day. II a county health nurse could
accomplish nothing else IN Latan
county than to convince hundreds
of mothers that pickles, pork gravy,
etc. are not the best of food tor
babies, the nurse would be worth
her salary in the tummv aches she
would save the babies and for
their improved physical condition
resulting from her work.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14
Linden Items

Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Bateman
spent the week end with her par
ents, also taking dinner, Sunday,
with Mrs. Earl Langdon.
y Mr.. and Mrs. A. Alexander and
Mrs. Glenn Israel were shopping in
Moscow, Saturday.
\ Arley Allen had his beans thresh-
ed the first of the week.
X Mrs. Alba LongfeIIow spent the
day, Sunday, with Mrs. Isreal.
X Miss Eva Smith returned from
Lewiston, Saturday, where she has
been for two weeks with her sisters.
Mrs. Silvia Perry was on the ridge
last week.
Y Miss Gertrude Keller spent few
days last week with her sister, Mrs.
Gus Farlne ton.
X Joe and Toney Kirchknoff spent
few days with their mother, Mrs.
Carr. Joe returned to Spokane,
Friday, where he has employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Durham of Lewis
ton arrived Saturday for a few days
visit at the Lou Alexander home.
K DR.. and Mrs. Hoyt of Spokane and
Attorney and Mrs. Hoyt OF Troy
were callers at the Allen and Fry
MONIES, returning to Troy Sunday.
X Mrs. McPhee was a caller at the
Wall home, Sunday.
Mrs. Lester Hill and children
spent Monday with Mrs. Shlngler.
Y Mrs. George Garner and children
spent the day Monday at the Fry
home.
G. H. Fry and family visited at
the George Torgeson home at Park,
Sunday.
X The Longfellow-Lyons- Morey hunt
ing party returned Monday: All
report a good time and their amount
of elk.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14
CARD or THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the friends and neighbors
for their kind assistance during the
sickness and death OF our beloved
husband and father, and for the
beautiful floral offerings. We also
wish to thank the Methodist church
choir for their music at the service
Mrs. M. Bleck
Henry Block
William Bleck
Mable BIeck
Mrs. Russell Rogers
Mrs. Brunsiek
Mrs. thornton.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14
Southwick News

Herman Zlemann and little niece,
Jane, returned home from Wiscon-
sin, Thursday. They were accomp-
anied by Mr.. Ziemann's mother.
Cecil Hayward and wife left for
Lewiston. Sunday, where they Will
make their home for while.
Gus Ziemann has sold his ranch in
Southwick to Chris Maier of Amer
lean ridge.
Mrs. w. Baker is reported to be
on the sick list.
George Ziemann has returned to
Southwlck.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14
EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Cameron. Idaho,

Twenty-hrst Sunday after Trinity.
Two Harvest Home services. Ger
man service at 1890 a. m. Subject,
The Harvest Prayer, Psalm l18,
l. English services at 7:3O in the
evening, subject, Harvest Home"
Psalm l03. Sunday school at $50.
The choir meets Thursday evening
III the church at 7:30. The business
meeting of the Luther League will
be held on Wednesday evening at
1870 in the parsonage. German
school and catechetical instructions
Saturday morning at $3.50 a. m.
You are invited to attend these
meetings and worship with US.
Rev. E. A. Rein, Pastor
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14

Suicides have increasd "a per cent
during the first Z months of 1921 as
compared to the same months last
year, according to figures made
public by Coroner Peter NJ. Hoff-
man of Chicago. The suicide toll
was 365 for the z months, with the
month OF May highest with ~.
Three times as many men took their
own lives as women.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14

thriving western town. Out of SO
mcn counted, only 8 were smoking.
The great number of men who were
not smoking was astonishing. The
smoker was the exception, not the
rule.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14

Ten years ago every other man you
met on the street was smoking a
cigar, a cigarette or pipe. If you
will notice YOU will find a small
minority now smoke on the street.
Men are curtailing their bad habits.
10 test this out a count was made
recently on the main street of a
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14

Some crazy statlstlcan estimates
that, taking the whole population
of the world, the average person
doesn't battle oftener than once IN AZ
days. This shows that the soap in
dustry is not afflicted with over
production, but by imperfect dis
trIbution.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14

A year ago a billion bushels of
wheat could have paid $500, 900 of
the nations debt; now a billion
bushels could pay $1,000, 000. 900,
says the Houston Post. From the
wheat growers standpoint the ma
tional debt has been more than
doubled.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14

A sheriff IN Pennsylvania has a
dog that parks every time he smells
a still. The Philadelphia Ledger
wants to know when the poor dog
rests.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14

The big minds of the country
don't know what is wrong with the
government, but any bench warmer
can tell you right off the bat.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-10-14
Jud Tunkins.

Jud Tunkins says special delivery
letter is worth considerably more than
quarter If it's as important as the
girl who receives one usually seems
to think
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29

The 9S-foot power yacht, Spec
Jacks, owned by Albert Y. Goewen
of Chicago. has started on the first
lap of the 50.000-mile cruise
around the world
Mr.. and Mrs. Goewen, accom-
panied by Bernard Rogers, Jr.. Of
Chicago and F. Trevor Hogg, cap
tain of the 1916 Princeton football
team, are sailing on the Speejacks
which has left port for an Is
months cruise that will include
the South Seas, China, Philippines
northern coast Of Africa and per
haps South America.
Its sort of an adventure,
tor TO Mr.. Hogg. Mr.. Goewen, who
had the yacht built especially for
the trip, intends to explore rivers
and wander among the South Sea
islands. With a larger boat, or one
even smaller than the Speejacks,
unless constructed for the purpose,
this would be impossible, according
to Mr.. Rogers
The Speejacks left the CONSOLE
dated Shipbuilding dock, in Morris
Heights. The first stop will be
Norfolk, Va.
The Speeiacks has two SOC
horsepower Winton engines. capa-
BILE of driving her about fourteen
miles an hour. In the three tanks
are $500 gallons of gasoline. This
quantity of fuel will take the boat
more than 1000 miles.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
LEGAL.
Public Notice


Public Notice.
state of Illinois, Rock Island County-ss.
In the Circuit Court of said county To
the September Term. A. d. 1871
Central Trust and Savings Bank. a Cor
poration. Plaintiff.
vs.
Harry G. Goar. Ruth II. Goar. Defend
ants Attachment.
Public notice is hereby given to the said
Harry G. Goar and Ruth Il. Goar that
Writs of Attachment issued out of the Of
flee of the Clerk of said Rock Island coun-
ty. dated the 22nd day of August 1921. in
the suit of said Central Trust and Savings
Bank. and against the estate of the said
Harry G. Goar and Ruth Il. Goar for the
sum of Fifteen Hundred Forty-Six and
67-IoO Dollars, directed to the Sheriffs of
said Rock Island county and Mercer coun-
ty which said writs have been returned
executed. Now. therefore. unless you. the
said Harry G. Goar and Ruth II. Goar,
shall personally be and appear before the
said Circuit court on or before the first
day of the next term thereof TO be holden
in the Court House in the City of Rock
Island on the 18th day of September. 1921.
give special bail and plead to the said
plaintiffs action. Judgment will be entered
against you and in favor of the said
plaintiff, and so much of the property at
tached as may be sufficient to satisfy the
eaid judgment and costs will be sold to
satisfy came GEORGE W. GAMBLE,
Seal Circuit Cerk-
CURTIS & SIMoEsoN, Attys-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29
HONOR DEAD FOR
GOOSE LINERS
AND TRUFFLES

Paris-A committee has been
formed at Strasbourg for the cree
ton of a monument to the memory
of the inventor of pate de foies gras
(fatted goose livers) with Perigord
truffles. His name was Close, and
he was cook to the Marshal de Con-
tades.
That some gratitude is due from
the ancient city is shown by the
fact that the liver and truffle de-
LEGACY brought 20,000,000 francs a
year to it, before the war.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29
To CALL CONFERENCE.

Washington, Aug. 29-President
Harding will call a national con-
ference representative of the en-
tire country, to meet here next
month to discuss the unemploy-
ment problem, Secretary Hoover
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR.

SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. MOLES, WARTS
on face and arms, permanently removed
with electric needle.N Address Miss A.
M Rittredge, 1 Argyle Flats. Brady
street, Davenport. Phone Dav. So4. Out
of town until Sept. 10.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29
CARD OF THANKS

We wish 10 express our sincere graft
tude to the neighbors and friends for ths3S
many kindnesses during our recent oereateS
ment and death of husband and iatneI.
Calvin A Stevens We also wlsh 70 th1nA
Rev W. G. Oglevee for his consohng woros
and the singers. also for ths many AorA
tributes.
MRS CALVIN STEVENS AND FAMILY.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29
WANTED

Men to learn automobile business. We
place you in good paying positions wheHs
you have finished course. Write for in
formation or come and investigate. II you
are out of a lob and mechanically in
cIined, do something NOW that will guar
antee your future. Night school stnrts
Monday. Aug. 20. Davenport Automotive
School. Day. 647. Second and Warren SIS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29
HEMSTITCHING.

COTTON AND SILK &c YD- SKIRTS
pieated 75c. Buttons covered 10
per cent reduction until Aug 81 R. P.
KIindt Ladies Tailor and DFessmaker.
1907 u Second avenue. Z. I. 1910.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29
BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES.

TIRES GALL Makes. ACCESSORIES
for bicycles. motorcycles. autos: $40
bicycles, complete, S27 so tall colorsl .
Five stores: us East Third street,
3o24-6-S East Second street, Davenport
Iowa Fred Barr Supply House.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29
ABSTRACTS OLE TITLE.

ABSTRACTS OF TITLE PREPAID OR
continued TO date covering any real es-
tate In the county Prompt and accurate
service at reasonable rates Rock Is
land Title d Abstract Company; W. j.
Sweeney, secretary. 20o-212 Central
Trust 4 Savings Bank building.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29

GOOD LOCAL MEN TO SELL AMERI-
can Steam Carburetor. Exclusive ter
ritory given. Money back guarantee.
Every ear owner prospective buyer. 1909
S. Michigan avenue, Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-29
FOR SALE-FARM LANDS,


cash, balance $40 per month. SI2 to
SIS per acre, near markets; rich soil
timber for fuel: lists and maps free
PilisbuTy Syndicate. 1880 Met. Life,
Mlnnes polls. MINI.
FOE SALE ON EASY TERMS. 400 ACRE
Iowa farm located close to Muscatine.
viii consider home trade E. B. Real
tors. Room II, State Bank. Rock Island,
Ill.