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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22

Postmaster Moran says the local office
has the situation well in hand. While
he anticipates very heavy business up
to the close of this week, he believes
many people have observed the request
Of the department in getting packages
started early. A larger volume Of pack,
ages was handled late last week and
early this week than at any previous
Christmas season, indicating that pa
irons are believing more and more III the
Mail Early" campaign. .,
Extra help has already been added
to the regular force and more men will
be added this week as needed. francs
Austin is assisting in the main Office. and
Substitutes Ralph L. Burdett and Caryl
George are assisting in the parcel post
delivery. Three sleighs have been used
for this delivery for the past two days
and it may be necessary to increase tins
number as the holiday approaches. The
parcel post men make as many trips as
they can each day AS soon as one load
is disposed of they return to the office
and load up with another.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
WARNING TO DOG OWNERS.
Complaints of Dog Chasing Deer Being
Made.

Complaints are beginning to come to
the fish and game department about dogs
chasing deer. Some dog owners seem to
think that because they have paid the
license fee their dogs can run at large
and hunt whenever and whatever they
please, but the law does not permit this
to run at large and chase deer is liable to
heavy fine, and unless some dog owners
take warning they will have to justify
themselves before the court A man who
has II decent dog and permits it to run
around the country unhampered except.
10y the dictates of its own will, is run
ming a big risk of not only losing his
dog, but also Of losing some cold cash be
sides. A word to the wise should be
sufficient.
e. II. METCALF,
County Warden.
Brattleboro, Dec. 20, 1922.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22

Vesta Sawyer and Mrs. Houghton Saw
yer were shoppers in North Adams Sat
urday.
Mrs. Fullerton and young son, George.
are staying with her brother on the
Goodnow farm.
Mrs. Inez Davis of Readsboro is teach
ing the No. o school and boarding at her
home in Readsboro, driving team back
and forth.
Mrs. Whitman Wheeler and children
have returned from Worcester Mass.
where they attended the funeral of Mrs.
Wheelers mother.
The village schools were closed Mon
day on account of measles. The Percell
children at Davis Bridge and Harold
Murdoch, who lives in the village, are ill
at present.
Mr. and Mrs. Plny Crafts of Whining
ton spent the weekend at J. X. Gillett's,
and Saturday they motored to North
Adams, accompanied by Mrs. Gillett and
Miss Hester Crawford
Cora Gilett is home for a two-weeks
vacation from Wilmington high school
Dorice Kentfield came home Thursday
morning from the North Adams high
school for a vacation of the same length
of time.
Among the shoppers in North Adams
this week were Mrs. r. J. Taylor. Mrs
John Sullivan. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Deming
Mrs. G. w. Kentfield, Mrs. Provost, Mrs
Jerman, Mrs. Mable ,Jillson and Mae
Stinson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
Rig VOLUME OF MAIL.
From G 10 10 O'Clock Yesterday Morn
ing 19i Sacks of Mail Were Received
at Local POstOlliCe.

Santa Claus is going to be very gen
crous with everybody this Christmas ac-
cording to the number of packages that
are being received and sent out at the
local postoflice: Postmaster Moran says
that the Christmas business this year
is likely to beat all previous records.
The full working force of the postotfioc,e
is at work and almost every bit of avail
able space is being used. All the clerks
are working overtime and the work. Is
proceeding wi5h the utmost precision
and despatch and thus far the close OF
the postoffice at night has seen every
piece of mail sorted and delivered.
Some idea of the work that. the men
are doing is shown by the fact that up to
10 Yesterday morning, 19l sacks ., OF
mail had been received since the office
opened at o'clock. OF this number
115 came down from White River juno
ton on "Thp Owl" trHin. where all Yer
mont mail is being sorted.
The record OF seeks of mail received
and despatched for the past six days IS
fnI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
ASHUELOT MILL CHANGES.
Hampshire Wooden Cos Plant, Which
Has Been in Hands of Receivers
Bought by Vermont Man.

The Hampshire Wooden Co.'S plant at
Ashuelot, n. H., which has been in the
hands of receivers for several months
past, has been sold by the receivers, Ar
thur Il. Jones of Keenc, n. H., and
George w. Brown of Boston to William
Walker of Eyarts, VT, who has been
the manager of the Otter-Quechee
WOODEN mills in Evarts. The Hamp-
shire Wooden mills have been in exist
ence for more than 80 years, manufac-
turing wooden goods.
The price paid for the real estate,
water power. machinery and all the per
sonal property was $37 800, and that
paid for the stock in trade sd, 1873. 02.
deed of the property has been filed at
the office of the registrar of deeds in
keene. 1t is reported that Mr.. Walker
plans to continue the manufacture of
wooden goods in the factory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
OTHER GIFTS

Stainless Steel Jackknives
Stainless Steel Carving Sets
Stainless Steel Table Knives
Stainless Steel Table Forks
Stainless Steel Table Cutlery
Empire Jackknives
Wiss Shears and Scissors
Universal Vacuum Bottles
Universal Lunch Kits
Universal Percolators
Universal Tea Ball Tea Pots
Universal Toasters
Universal Electric Irons
Universal Electric Heaters
Universal Curling Irons
Pyrex Ware and Holders
Eveready Flashlights - the
complete line, including the
long-lived Eveready bat.
teries
Winslow Skates
Spalding Skates
Shoe Skates for men and
women - the finest line
ever shown in Brattleboro.
Hockey Sticks, Spalding make
Hanson Scales-buy her one
for Christmas, they are
good ones
Autostrop Fafety Razors--the
best shaving instrument I
know of-priced from ST.
to $3.50
Gillette Razors, Gem Razors,
Eveready Razors, Penn .
Razors, Durham Duplex
Razors, Straight Razors
and razor accessories d.
Twinplex Razor Shoppers
Good Fishing Tackle - al
ways acceptable
Carpenters Tools, Machinists'
Tools, Automobile Tools
all standard lines and
every one fully warranted.
Genuine Stillson Pipe
Wrenches, G. T. D. New
Model Pipe Wrench. Goes
Wrenches, P. S. & w.
Wrenches
Yankee Screwdrivers, Good
clip att Screwdrivers,
Stanley and others
Tools for nearly every pur-
pose, including one of the
most necessary but seldom
used-snow shovels.
The above are suggestions
for Christmas Gifts - there
are others in this little store
that may interest you - call
and look 'em over.
CHAS. +. MANN
80 Main TEL. 80 3S Main
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
Recuperative Effect.

Considered with reference TO its re-
Operative effect, there is not so much
good in the ordinary vacation as there
Is in n single bottle of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. The latter costs 81; the former
well, that depends; how much did
yours cost last year?
Hoods Sarsaparilla refreshes the tired
blood. sharpens the dulled appetite, re-
stores the lost courage. --Adyertisement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
POSTMASTER AT WALPOLE.
Town Clerk Carleton e. Sparhawi Gets
Notice from Washington.
Special to The Reformer.)

WALPOLE, n. H., Dec 81.
Town Clerk Carleton L. Sparhawk
has received notice from Washington,
ID. c., of his appointment as postmaster
of Walpole, succeeding Russell Graves,
who has held the office the past eight
years.
Mr., Sparhawk is clerk i'll Metcalf
Il Cahalane's store. He was not OPP
posed in his canvass for the postmaster
ship. He will take the Office as soon as
the delayed commission is received. lie
was postmaster here Is years, previous
to Mr.. Gravess appointment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22

Elna Kugge, Estey street, Brattleboro
Anthony Clarity. 1S1 Elliot street,
Brattleboro; Giulil Andognini, Mountain
Mills, Wilmington; Mary Papiessy, Put
ney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22

Mrs. Newhrida-When Won found
that YOU couldn't accent the invitation
to our wedding, you might have sent
Your regrets.
Cvnicnl Friend-Oh. I thought you'd
have enough of your own pretty soon,
dear,-Boston Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
WHITINGHAM.
Blast Damages Station.

The New England Power, Co. at Davis
Bridge did some damage to the railroad
station Tuesday afternoon, when they let
off n blast of dynamite on the hill close
to the east side of the building. Every
window was shaken out downstairs, and
all the front ones in the tenement above
were served. likewise. Mrs. Daviss house
plants, which filled the front windows,
were thrown to the floor and the pots
and vases smashed. The windows were
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
TWO OLD RESIDENTS DIE.
Deaths Yesterday in SaXtons River of
Marshall A. Wilder, 81, and Miss
Harriet Foster, 50.
STATIONS RIVER. Dec. Il.

STATIONS RIVER. Dec. Il.
Two of the oldest and lifelong resi-
dents of this village died at their homes
here this morning, Marshall a. Wilder,
81, and Miss Harriet Foster, 50.
; Mr.. Wilder was for many years the
bwell-known proprietor of the old SaXtons
River hotel previous to its demolition in
1903 to make way for the present Sax
tons River Inn. His father, Abel X.
Wilder. was proprietor before him.
Marshall Wilder never married and
leaves no near relatives.
Miss Foster died ut the home of a
niece, Miss Edith Foster, where she had
made her home many years. She leaves
no nearer relatives than the niece
In this town, Rockingham, thus far
this month 10 deaths have occurred. or
these three were over 80 years, three
over 80, four over 70 and one over 60,
making a remarkable record of longevity
England has nearly 900 women msgls'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22

Plug tohaccn IL ne sole CURRENCY
used nv the inhSStapts Of some Of the
more remote Fljian Islands in the South
Pacific ocean.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
Increasing Red Cross Interest.

Mrs. Gladys Davis, chairman of the
Red Cross roll call for Nottingham, has
reported to the chapter Office in Brattle-
boro the enrolment of 276 members,
against a quota of 1862, which indicates
an increasing interest among the resi-
dents in Red Cross work and the prin-
ciples for which Red Cross stands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
!D.V.'3sV7:{3
AMERICAN BOY
ATHLETIC OUTFITS

Practical and, attractive
gift sets for red-blood-
ed American boys, con-
sisting of Baseball sets,
Football sets, Boxing
Gloves and Playground
sets and Golf sets for
children from three to
ten years ttt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
I4'envOi.

Put where are ;ilose old men today.
Whose memory my dream doth haunt :
They saw the sign Nnd went the way;
Those wenther prorhats IN Vermont.
MILTON GTInDEN BROWN.
Ocenn View Norfolk Vn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22

In hanging out clothes in cold weather,
add little salt TO the rinsing water and
the clothes will not freeze to the line.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22

So often in cutting cheese, especially
rich cheese, it sticks to the knife-biade
and spoils nice slice. To prevent this,
put the knife-blade in boiling water just
before cutting, and the slices can then be
crumbe or break.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22
OF Interestto Women

Kentucky Corn: Two cups corn,
cun n;Ih. Z eggs. seasoning, 2 tablespoons
melted butter Beat the eggs until lght'
add them to the milk, then stir in the
corn and the melted butter. Season to
taste. turn into buttered baking dish,
place in pan of hot water and bake IN
a moderate oven just until set IKE Gus
tard Either fresh or canned corn may
be used.
I am told the yellow spots on white
ivory toilet articles can be removed by
rubbing with peroxide of hydrogen.
Save all your fruit juices from your
canned things for your mince meat
When punching new hole in sew
ing machine belt. heat hatpin very hot
and it will penetrate the belt like magic.
Curried Lima Beans: Cook one cup
of Lima beans, covered with boiling
water, with sliced onion. Add Il half
Gun of sweet corn or one-fourth cup of
rice, one cup of tomato soup and one
teaspoon of curry-powder. Simmer until
the vegetables and rice are done. ADD
a little strong stock, salt, pepper and
butter, simmer and serve.
Paper stuck fast to the polished top
of table may easily be removed by put
ting few drops of oil on the paper and
rubbing gently with IL soft cloth.
To prevent brown sugar from getting
hard. place sliced apple in the jar.
A pinch of salt added to coffee before
it begins to percolate will give delicious
favor and prevent the cheapest coffee
from tasting bitter.
SO often in cutting cheese, especially
rich cheese. it sticks to the knife-blade
and spoils nice slice. To prevent this,
put the knife-blade in boiling water just
hnfnrn cnftinp and the slices cnn then be
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22

England has nearly 900 women msgis-
trates.>
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22

A pinch of salt added to coffee before
it begins to percoate will give a delicious
flavor and prevent the cheapest coffee
from tasting bitter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-12-22

To prevent brown sugar from getting
hard, place a sliced apple in the jar.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-09-08
All Nimble Nimrods
Take Notice of This
ceIerado's Game and Fish Department
Will for First Time Make Extensive
Exhibit At The Bio Fair.

Lets go fishing" Is an attractive
suggestion to the average American.
whether young or old.
There's always something attractive
In any sort Of fishing. whether In
mountain brook, lnrge lazy river. pla-
cid lake or billowy ocean.
And then there Is hunting; most
everybody likes to hunt for something
great big percentage of the people
like to hunt for wild game.
The fish and game OF Colorado make
up two of the Centennial states most
valued and attractive assets. The peo-
pie OF the state realize this. and that's $
why we have fish and game depart
ment, well equipped, well organized
and ably differed.
For the first time the state game
and fish department is going to have
an exhibit at the State Fair which
opens in Pueblo on September %. Why
a display has never before been made
at the fair nobody knows; ut least no.
body has said.
eve all just never thought OF 1t"
seems To be the only reason.
But this year It's TO be done; Off.
cials Of the department have for
months been making preparations for
II. Every variety OF fish to be found
In Colorado. and NIL kinds Of wild
game will he shown In every form md
in every stage.
And with these will be all the
processes. devices and appliances for
raising fish and protecting game. to-
ge'her with the means Of catching and
killing: even cooking and eating, II
you please. Fish culture is u science,
fish catching is u sport. fish cooking
is nm art The display Of fish and game
ut the State Fair will he superlatively
educational ms well ms Intensely inter
estlng.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-09-08
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Vacations are over and the time
for real work has come. May the
Lord count on you? Let's prove
our appreciation for His blessings
by being more loyal than on pre-
vious days.
9:45 w. r. Wilson wishes to
meet you at S. s..
ll:00. The church wishes to well
come you Tor service and worship.
The pastor will discuss the theme.
THE Church School, or from the
Cradle to the Grave"
$50. The young people want to
shake hands with you. If above 15
you will be welcomed by the Sem
iors b. Y. p. u. and II under 15
the Juniors will smile at you.
1880. Evening worship. After
Vacation WHAT"
September 25 to October lst will
De known as Churcn School Week.
And October LIST will be Promotion
Day. Big folks, little folks, pretty
folks. and all kinds of folks will be
present on that day. zoo will be
the goal. The pastor. the Supt.. the
,hurch. and the Lord are depending
IN you. That friend. and that
neighbor OF mine? Yes, we are
looking for him too.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-09-08
Girls From Nine States
To Compete in Canning

Girl cnnn~rs Of nine states-ths
southwestern portion VI the United
Sta,~s-wlll compete at the Colorado
State Fair. the last week In Seps e1nbsr,
for 4 thre~.aiouthS free tour Of
Eurois.
Th--- s,nte. comprise one sf the
fISs districts In the sstirs eouutry.
The winners In this district dsrias tbs
fair will 80 10 Chicago sad there os0.
pss. with the wisn~rs In csnntns 60
tests, and tl,s four wiaasrs II Chicago
will bs the lucky ooss to - shread
NET summer In csmpsny viii thAs
Instructors and chspsrooss.
To Mis Nauds sheridan. Stats
Leadss Of BoyS and Orig Clubs. \
due the credit for having ths esetsss
for seven states held a the sis fsis
In purbi.. This will BE- perhaps ths
must Important contest for y0usg pso'
pIe ever conducted q the entire United
states. NJ, only viii Il bring sisis
prvficient In the ar Of eanaisg frvsts
snd vegetables from many statss, bvt
Il will bring their friRuds alss. aod q
the SANE time attract visitors froan
svssyvAsrak
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-09-08
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ev. A. c. V. Skinner, PHI. D.,

Pastor.
Morning worship at IL. the ser
mon, Putting the Soul to School;
evening worship at 1880. the ser
mon Diamonds at the Doorstep"
Both sermons and services appro-
pirate to the opening of our schools.
Sunday School and bible classes
at s:+5. Junior c. +. at 3, Miss
Lo,tie Zinser. Supt Senior c. +.
at $50. topic. Gods Commands
and Cur Obedience" Psalm ll9:33-
40. Wednesday nights prayer
meeting at 1880, lecture, The
Message OF Malachi" 3:l-4:3. The
ladies' Bible class social Thursday
1880 y. m.
The morning service of the 18th
will be for the aged, the sermon
The Joys of the Older Folk" Let
all who can bring the older people
IN the automobiles. render this min
lstry to those who cannot other
wise come to Gods house.
We invite all TO worship in the
ianctuary.
Last week the Presbyterian pas
tors family enjoyed athoro rest at
Riverside. the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Boyd Wallace. and spent five
full days in the lap OF nature. and
luie, communion with the spiritual.
Oh the beauty and the restfulness
OF II all.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-09-08
THE BABIES ARE COMING; Oh
no. Oh no.

Better babies contest at this years
State Fair promises to be very much
more Interesting than ever before.
The people have come to realize TINT
on this crop depends all others. and
therefore the hes, must he had.
Expert trained nurses and graduate
physicians Will he In charge of the
contest: they will weigh. measure md
critically examine nll babies entered
In the contest. and will make report to
the mothers In each case.
Il II a wonderfully educational pro
position, and there are valuable prizes
offered for all clnsses aud ages Of
babies. Send 10 Manager J. l. Beu-
man for rules. regulations. prizes, Gu
try blanks, ETC.. before you forget II.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-09-08
BOWEN NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Hanson spen;
he past week with the Pattys and
billiards. They will visit old friends
in La lara before returning to their
bone In Denver.
n John Poundstone OF Boulder has
been visiting his nephew. Harry
Asay and family.
q Mr.. and Mrs. Tyner and daugh.
Der Helen and Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter
Marley and children were dinner
kEuests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Coff
Sunday.
Mrs. Craig OF Center Is keeping
house for Mrs. Patty during the
school term.
Ed. Rider with his mother and
sister Ruth. left for his home In
Colorado Springs Tuesday.
Mrs. Earl Jennings and children
from Osier. New Mexico spent the
week end al the Park Goff ranch
They will remain In Monte Vista In
oVuer NHut tuc .CHuuTcu noA'iia uHi
Donald may be In school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gctx were Sunday
dinner guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Vance
Coff.
About fifty Of Frank Gors
Bowen friends ~ an expression OF
good will and esteem gave him a
surprise on Friday. tho evening oi
his birthday. After an enjoyable
social hour ice cream and cake were
served. The Commercial Club also
came In aad gave Mr.. 0off = hand
shake. wishing him many more
birthdays.
Sunday school was not held here
Sunday and this community wa'
we'll represented at sargcnt's Home
Festival. which fulfilled the promise
l Of being the best In history.
School opened Monday with an
enrolment Of 3s pupils. Six 7th
'and sth graders are going TO town
which will eliminate two grades fol
the busy teacher. She has an In.
tsresting class Of little beginners.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-09-08
THE WELFARE BOARD

The board will resume its fall
and winter work and meetings on
Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock,
IN its regular meeting place, the
Bank and Trust building All pub
lie dances and entertainments and
business properly belonging to the
board should be presented at that
time.
Ordinance 1873 requires that no
public program be put on unless
permit is granted by the board.
Tuesday. September l2. 4:3O p.
M, Bank and Trust building.
A. c. V. SKINNER,
President.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-09-08
TENT MEETING IN TOWN

Elder J. T.. Yates, OF Phoenix,
Arizona, delivers s.rmon-leciures
acre as follows: First sermon. Wed
nesday night. September 6. Why
Doesn't God XIII the Devil?"
Thursday night: Heart Felt Re
liEion."
Friday night: Law. Life. and
Liberty"
Saturday night: The Midnight OF
the World and the Dawn OF Spirit
usl Day
Sunday night: "Deliverance OF
the Wicked from Hell. and Pro-
gress Beyond the Tomb"
Other subjects to be announced
later. Services each evening ut the
tent. corner OF Second avenue. and
Adams street. 7:&5 O'Clock.
TIL. Rcorxxnixed Church OF Jesus
Christ. l.. ID. 3.
Questions from the audience
solicited, and courtcously answered.
All are welcome. Come!
FOR SALE-Tcam good work
mares and team light mules.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-09-08
NEW BUILDINGS s,o ATTRACTION

Those splendid new live stock build
inss oo the state Fair grounds had {
wonderful effect last year In stimulat
ing exhibits. Word coming to the Of
fice Of Manager B~aman from stock
men everywhere leads TO tho belief
that s~sry part ef every building will
b. full of choice animais this year
ami that . number Of trots VIII have
to b. supplied.
Not alone from oil ever Colombo bui
frum Q do.sn s<hsr states exhibits ar>
coming. II ls sxpscted To b. the great
81 and hest showing Of live stock ever
esen west Of tho Nissiasippi nvee.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-09-08

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Winchell
motored to Center Thursday after
noon to visit his brother, ]. C.
Winchell. who has been Ill for some
time.