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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
STAKE ENTERS MANS BODY.
Carl johnson Seriously Injured by Fall
ing i'm Holden & Martin Yard-RecOv-
ery Is Now EXDecfed

Carl Johnson about %, was severely
and it was feared fatally hurt Friday
morning when he fell on n sharp stake
at the Holden and Martin sawmill ut the
upper end of Pond street. The stake
tore passage about foot long into his
abdominal cavity, from which general
peritonitis was feared, but Mr.. Johnson's
physician now says the injured man has
more than an even chance of recovery.
Johnson has been employed at the saw
mill about one year and n half. AT the
time of the accident he was unloading
lumber from wagon and was pillng It
by means of rollers on n pile that was al
ready several feet high. No one was with
him at the time of the accident, atten-
ton being drawn to his unfortunate pre-
man named Cleveland, who was pastng
To his assistance, but the young man. al
ready had pulled hestake from his body
and was staggering on the ground.
1t is thought that johnson lost his
footing while pushing a plank to the top
| of the pile. In some unknown manner
he fell backward, landing on the stake
which was one and three-fourths inches
| in diameter. The stake entered the lower
part of the body, passed into the bowels
and tore away the rear wall OF the blad-
der.
| Johnson was still conscious when
taken In hand by fellow workmen, who
Immediately rushed him to the Office of
DIR. Charles X. Aldricb, who ordered him
removed to the Brattleboro Memorial hos
pital. Both DIR. Aldrich and DIR. George
X. Anderson worked over the Injured
man all Friday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
MEN MUST ACT SOON.
Opportunity for Obtaining Claim Certi-
ficates for Compensation Ends Aug. .
Under the Law

Under the law and regulations in re
gard to compensation for those who
served in the World war claim certifi-
cate must be obtained on or before Aug
9. 1922. Therefore all men and women
who have claims or who have reasonable
belief that n claim will accrue to them
should get a certificate on or before the
above date This is a warning that
ought to come to the attention of every
service man or woman. Many do not
know of this provision in the law, but
ignorance will not excuse them and they
will be shut out if the certificates are not
obtained as provided. See the COM
mander of your American Legion post or
the Red Cross representative imme
diately 1t is up to you to attend to
your claim before Aug. .. If you cannot
see the commander of a post or Red
Cross representative, write to the Vet
erans' Bureau, Washington, d. c., giving
name, rank, organization, dates of en-
listment and discharge, and circumstances
under which the disease was incurred or
| aggravated.
II. w. GIBSON,
Member of Executive Com
mittee. American Legion,
Department of Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
PUSH THROUGH GAS BARRAGE.
Stalwart Men of Newfane Arm Them
selves to protect Households from
Skunk Army--State Helps.
Especial to The Phoenix.)
NEWFANE, July %.

Especial to Inc InOenX.)
NEWFANE, July %.
This peaceful village has had it's usual
calm destroyed. Invaders have at
tempted to take possession, and at one
time it looked as if the town fathers
might be forced to abdicate and the in
habtants flee for safety, but few
brave hearts have rallied and organized
for resistance, and the enemy has already
suffered loss, known deaths numbering
10.
Armed men patrol the streets, and gun
shots disrupt the evenings calm. Fair
madens go forth at eventide only when
accompanied by armed escorts carrying
flashlights. So far death has visited
only the ranks of the INVADERS but sew
cral brave defenders have had very mar
row escapes. The enemy has used poison
gas freely in his night attacks, and gas
masks are at a premium. lie has now
dug in," apparently for a siege, but out
side advice and encouragement have been
given and the war against the invaders,
| notwithstanding they are strong, will be
| waged to the bitter end.
a few weeks ago the carnage began.
| Wild shrieks and squawking at night
| brought half-awakencd householderS
| tumbling from their beds. Dazedly they
dressed, wondering what could be the
matter. Lights were hurriedly lit. and
| they sailed bravely forth into the night t.
defend their families and their property
only to be met by gas barrage that
caused even the strongest men to waver
Then there rushed in upon their minds
tie first intimation as to the identity
of the daStardly attackers. Brave mci
| though they were, extreme caution
| marked their every move from that time
on. but pcrsistentJy they sought out thu
enemy and at every glimpse of his nor
rid form shots rang out.
| Many innocent chickens have died
and quite few skunks have bit the dust
with Il wave of smell that arose to higl
heaven, or more, but the end is not yet
Many of the leading citizens have SCORED
| Il kill" either by trap or gun, and some
| have several notches on their weapons
Others are harboring whole litters o.
skunks upon their premises and ma,
have to be tried for treason. One well
| known citizen, noted for his truth ant
| veracity, tells of seeing as many as IN
or Il dozen skunks in "A day perambulat
ing about the business center. Other
report seeing lesser numbers, but the!
| are people not out so late nights, or 81
| early mornings
Taken all together, the villagers hav
| had absolutely too much in the skunl
line, and a wall of anguish was let loos
that reached by slow stages as far a
the state capital. whence has come per
mission to stretch, under supervision o
the local representative of the fish ant
game Department. the usual laws, rule
and regulations governing the conduc
of skunks, so that the people may, n
soon as possible be relieved from the uI
pleasant situation in which they fin
themselves, but each property -owner
warned TO look after his own dlsintect
| ing, and furnish his own deOdOriZer.
All thiS ofnrpco i'll hpiup Tins If is cor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
WORDEN-MILES.
Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Miles
WEEDS BrattlebOrO Machinist.

Miss Mildred NJ Miles, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. III. Miles of Spring
field, Mass, formerly of Brattleboro,
and Leslie Worden. SON of Albert Wor-
len of Halifax, were married Saturday
afternoon mt 4 o'clock by Rev James
T. Rand the ceremony taking place in
the Catholic rcctory. A double ring
service was used. The bride wore a navy
blue travelling suit and blue hat and
carried yellow roses. She was attended
by Miss Betty Doyle. who wore gown
Of periwnkle color with hat in harmony.
She carried sweetpeas. Mr. and Mrs.
Wordcn left Saturday, for wedding
trip to Springfield and New York, and
upon their return they will make their
home in Brattleboro, where Mr.. Worden
is machinist.
Mrs Worden is graduate of the
Spaulding high school in Barre and of
the Castleton normal school. For the
past year and u half she has taught
school in Halifax.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
ESTATE OF MARY ANN PAGE.
CTATE OF VERMONT.

- District OF Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trct Aforesaid
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Mary Ann Page, late of Nottingham. in said
District deceased, GREETING:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the goth
day of July, next for examining and allowing
the account Of the administrator of the estate
Of said deceased and for a decree of the resi-.
due of said estate to the lawful claimants Of
the same, and ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested in
said estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day as
signed in the Vermont Phoenix, newspaper
published at Brattleboro, in said District.
Therefore, you hereby notified to appear
at the Probate Office in Brattleboro, in said
District, on the day assigned; then and there
to contest the allowance of said account if you
see cause, and to establish your right as heirs
| legatees and lawful claimants to said residue
Given Under My Hand, this 18th day Of
| July, 1922.
A. F. SCHWENK,
| $3.50 Tudge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is local disease, greatly in
huenced by constitutional conditions. and
IN order TO cure II you must take an
ciEe Is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
in this country for years. 1t Is COM
posed OF some OF the best tonics known.
combined with some OF the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination of
the Ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions Send for
testimonials. free.
v. J. CHENEY n CO, Propa., Toledo, q.
All Druggists. T6c.
aap'e Family Fills for cunst oatlu"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
CHARGED WITH SELLING.
Case Against Nottingham Man COntin-
ued to July 31-PrObatiOn Officer VIII
RepOrt Then

Alfred Williams. who gave his age as
go and who is farmer in Nottingham,
was In municipal court here Saturday on
n continued case in which he was
charged with having liquor in his pos
session. Several complaints We're made
over q month ago to the effect that Will
liams was in the habit of peddling liquor
in ReadsbOrO and at the new dam in
Nottingham. A search warrant was
issued and on June 3 Williams's house
was searched and several bottles and
jugs of dandelion and plum wine were
found. The case was continued at that
time on account of the illness of Will
liams's lawyer. Attorney Charles s.
Chase.
On Saturday Williams, through his
attorney. admitted that he had the wine
in his possession and that it may have
been more than One-half of one per cent
alcohol, but he denied that he sold any
of it. He claimed that the charge OF
selling liquor was trumped up on the
part of some of Williams's neighbors
who did not wish. him well. civilians
owns small farm; yaluelynt $500 which
is mOrtgaged TO an amount of nearly
5000. He is broken down in health
having been i'll the past five years.
neighbOr, George Shippee, testified thai
for the past % years he never knew
Williams to become intoxicated or sci
liquor. The case was continued for sen
tence until July 81, when report is ex
pected from Probation Officer Frank j.
Wellman. Acting Judge William II
Daley presided States Attorney Har
old 70. Whitney acted for the prosecu
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF EMMA G. BROOKS.
C,TATE OF VERMONT.

~ District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Emma G. Brooks. late Of Brattleboro. in said
District, deceased. GREETING:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the Goth
day OF July, next for examining and allowing
the account OF the administrator Of the estate
of said deceased and for decree OF the resi-
due of said estate to the lawful claimants Of
the same. and ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested in
said estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day as.
signed, in the Vermont Phoenix, a newspaper
published at Bratteboro, in said District
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
at the Probate Office in Brattleboro, in said
District, the day assigned then and there
to contest the allowance of said account il you
cause, and to establish your right as heirs,
egatees and lawful claimants to said residue.
Given Under My Hand, this 18th day Of
July, 1922.
a. +. SCHWENK,
$3.50 Judge
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
ESTATE OF ALICE G. WEEKS.
CTATE OF VERMONT,

~ District OF Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate OF
Alice G.. Weeks, late of Brattleboro. in said
District, deceased, Greetings:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 10Th
day of July, next for examining and allowing
the account OF the executor of the estate
OF said deceased and for decree of the resi-
due of said estate to the lawful claimants OF
the same, and ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested in
said estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day as.
signed, in the Vermont Phoenix, newspaper
published at Brattleboro in said District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
at the Probate Office in Brattleboro, in said
District on the day assigned, then and there
to contest the allowance OF said account il you
cause, and to establish your right as heirs
legatees and lawful claimants to said residue
Given Under My Hand, this 18th day OF
July, 1922.
A. F. SCHWENK,
1870 Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
ESTATE OF MOSES RANDALL.
CTATE OF VERMONT

- District OF Westminster SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis.
trict of Westminster.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Moses Randall, late OF Townshend, in said
District, deceased, GREETING:
AT Probate Court, holden at Bellows
Falls within and for said District on the 9th
day of July, 1922. an instrument purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Moses Ran
DALI late of Townshend in said District, de-
ceased, was presented to the Court aforesaid,
for Probate
And it is ordered by said Court that the
9th day of September, 1922, at the Town
Clerks Office in said Townshend. be assigned
for proving said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned, by
publishing this order three weeks successfully
in the Vermont Phoenix, newspaper circulat.
ing in that vicinity. in said District, previous
TO the time appointed.
Therefore, you hereby notified to appear
before said Court, at the time and place afore-
said, and contest the probate of said will, if
you have cause.
Given Under My Hand at Bellows Falls in
said District, this 9th day of July, 1922
WARNER A. GRAHAM,
1880 Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
ESTATE OF JENNIE E. PATCH.
TATE OLE MONT


'DDstrict of Westminster SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Of Westminster.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Jennie F. Patch, late of Putney in said Dis
trict deceased, .
GREETING:
At a Probate Court. holden at Bellows
Falls within and for said District on the 18th
day of July, 1922, an instrument purporting
to be the last Will and Testament of Jennie
+. Patch. late of Putney in said District
deceased, was presented to the Court atore'
said, for Probate
And it is ordered by said Court that the
5th day Of August, 1922, at the Probate Office
in said Bellows Falls, be assigned for prov,
ing said instrument; and that notice thereof
be given to all persons concerned, by pub
fishing this order three weeks SUCCESSFULLY
in the Vermont Phoenix. newspaper cir
culating in that vicinity, in said District
previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you hereby notified to appear
before said Court, at the time and place
| aforesaid, and contest the probate OF said
will, if YOU have cause.
Given Under Ny Hand at Bellows Falls IN
| said District, this 18th day of July. 1922.
VERA S. RAND,
| D.3l Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
MAKE CAMP AUG. 3.
About $50 Brattleboro Men to Leave for
State Camp GrOund-Will BE About
LOO ALTOGETHER

State Camp COund-Will lie ABOUT
1900 Altogether.
The first encampment of the 172d In
rantry Gst Vermont) as a complete unit
will be held mt the state reservation ad-
joining Fort Ethan Allen from Aug. .
to 10. The securing of this encamp-
ment in Vermont was accomplished by
Adit. Gen. Herbert II. johnson and the
regimental commander, Col. Ernest w.
difficulty, as many of the higher mill
tary authorities felt that Vermont
should join with other National Guard
organizations and go to Camp Devens
General Johnson and Colonel Gibson in
sisted. however. that the field training
should be in Vermont so that the people
If the state could see their own regi
ment and realize that it is their own or
ganization.
On Aug. ., Saturday, GO officers and
200 enlisted men will be mobilized in
camp. the movement of troops through
out the state to start early in the morn
ing. The Rcgimental Headquarters
company under the command of Capt
Roy Il. Miner, Company ! under the
command of Capt c. A. II. Goodwin ant
the band section of the service company
| will entran at 6 o'clock.
The local troops. numbering about 15t
men, will go to camp in a special trar
of four coaches and one baggage car, tn,
| latter TO be spotted at 4 o'clock on Aug
in order to facilitate the loading o.
baggage. The special train will be spot
| fcd ut the next morning. one hour be
| fore leaving time. The train will take
| On more coaches at Bellows Falls. Wind
| SOr and Mortified where Companies f.
| G and f will entrain respectively. Full
equipment will be taken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
ESTATE OF HARRIET /. SwEZEY.
CTATE OF VERMONT.

- District OF Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Marlboro.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Harriet l.. Swezey, late OF Vernon, in said
District, deceased. GREETING:
At Probate Court, holden at Brattleboro.
within and for said District on the 3Oth day
Of June, 1922, an instrument purporting to be
the last Will and Testament OF Harriet l..
Swezey, late of Vernon. in said District, de.
ceased, was presented to the Court aforesaid,
for Probate.
And it IS ordered by said Court that the
Nth day of July. 1922, at the Probate Office in
said Brattleboro, be assigned for proving said
instrument; and that notice thereof he given
to all persons concerned, by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in the Yer
mont Phoenix. newspaper circulating in that
vicinity, in said District, previous to the time
appointed.
y Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court. at the time and place afore-
said, and contest the probate OF said will. il
you have cause.
Given Under My Hand at Brattleboro, in
said District. this 18th day of July, 1922.
a. i. Schwenk,
$3.50 Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
Home Topics.

1t is wise woman who, as the sum-
mer season advances. cuts down her
meat orders and increases her supply
OF vegetables. prepared and served in
such manner that the absence Of meat
is scarcely noticed 1t is vegetables
that supply to the system the necessary
minerals such as calcium. phosphorus
and iron and to lesser degree these
properties are found in the water in
which vegetables are cooked. Fruits
too. should have a prominent place on
he menu. Thev often tempt on hot
TsipvsIsyi,r,ts sshvs ssseHwsrf8h Negotiable
and fruit with 1Ienty Of milk should
rake IN large part,of tin hot weather
bill of fare.
2 SALLY r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
ESTATE OF JOHN NESBITT.
GSTATE OF VERMONT.

~ District of Marlboro, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict Aforesaid;
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Iohn Nesbtt late OF Brattleboro, in said Dis
trict, deceased GREETING:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the Goth
day Of July, Next for examining and allowing
the account of the executor of the estate
OF said deceased and for a decree of the resi-
due of said estate 10 the lawful claimants of
the same, and ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested in
said estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day as.
signed, in the Vermont Phoenix, a newspaper
published at Brattleboro, in said District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
At the Probate Office in Brattleboro. in said
District, on the day assigned, then and there
to contest the allowance of said account If you
see cause, and to establish your right as heirs
legatees and lawful claimants to said residue.
Given Under My Hand, this 18th day OF
July, 1922.
A. F. SCHWENK.
$50 Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28

One Young woman prominent in New
York society sells her wardrobe as soon
as she finishes with 1t, and gives all that
is obtained in this way to her fayorite
charity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
SO Years Ago
Happenings Of July, 1872,
Taken from the Files Of
n The Phoenix

A small party of excursonists propose
to leave town in Il few days for trip
to Providence and Newport, X. l., with
salt water accomplishments.
s.
Kidder marketed his last box of
strawberries July 10th. The first fruit
appeared in this market about the 25th
of May. BY and by we may have straw
berries all the year round.
Richards Bradley and family started
for Europe on Thursday morning. They
sail in the Bremen steamer, Weser
with q party of relatives and friends
and expect to be absent for quite an
extended period.
At the Good Samaritan meeting Sun
day evening there was singing by the
Baptist Sabbath school and remarks
We're made by L. Crosby, H. Glover, d.
j. Lamson, N. p. Chase, o. Bailey.
Charles Day and Miss Jane Bushnell.
Ferdinand Tyler has commenced the
foundations of new brick block near
the Main street bridge and adjoining
his machine shop. 1t will be two stories
i'll height ON the north side and three ON
the south with II frontage of 60 feet
and depth of about 80.
held another rally at the town hall last
Thursday evening. About 100 persons
were present and speeches We're made
by George Davenport, Ashley Stone of
Wilmington. and w. H. Alexander. The
club now numbers about IS members.
Our lecture committee are in the field
early this year and the prospect is that
we will have some first class speakers
here when the season opens. George
William Curtis is positively engaged
John b. Cough will come provided he
lectures anywhere in New Englan Carl
Schurz and Anna Dickinson are also
among the number whom it is intended
to secure.
Messrs. Allen & Bodwel, proprietor+
of the Brooks House, have disposed OF
their interest to George A. Boyden and
John Hare. The new landlords took
possession this week. Mr.. Boyden has
had an experience of II years in the
hotel business in this town and well
understands the wants of the public
conductor on the Cor "ncticut River rail.
road. with which he has been connected
for the past Fl years 1t is matter 81
conpratnlation that the house has fallen
into such good hands and the public, nc
doubt, viii! profit by the change.
-
The Grant Republicans had flag rails
ing on Saturday evening The colors
were Suspended over Main street and
were greeted with rousing cheers by the
assembled throng. The band played
Hail to the Chief and a procession wa'
formed to march to the town hall where
an eloquent and stirring speech wa
made bv Kittredge Haskins of this
place The meeting was enthusiastic
and the good points Of the speaker wer'
vigorously applauded. Some three o
four hundred people joined in the demon
stration, which, considering its i'm
character rather indicates tina
the supporters of Grant in Vermont ar
not all dead yet.
81
Putney: A brass band is being organ
lied in this place. Thirteen instru
ments have been purchased, the none,
having been raised by subscription.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28

In warm weather, when mixing mayon-
naise, it is good plan to mix it in the
uppeN part of double boiler with the
lower part filed with cracked ice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28
|Of Interestto Women

If dish of food is laid on the ice to
keep cool, put rubber ring under 1t to
keep it from slipping.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28

If the number of eggs called for in
n recipe is cut down, one-half of tea
spoonful of baking powder should be
added for each egg white omitted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28

In many parts of China when a son
oses his father or wife her husband
they go into mourning by wearing old
nd dilapidated clothes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-07-28

The greatest bird gourmand is the vul-
ture of Southeast Europe Seven vul-
lures can strip the carcass of horse in
half an hour.