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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
NEW STORE is OPENED.
Finely Equipped Shoe Store of l.. II. II.
Wagner OH Main Street - Extensive
improvements Made.


L. r. III. Wagner opened his new
shoe store with the white front, in the
Cutler building on the east side of Main
formal opening at this time inasmuch
as some of the work could not be com
plcted in time. The public was invited
TO look over the new store, however
Since buying the property, the pur-
chase of which was the first of the real
estate transactions which ended in most
pieces of property on Main street chang
inside of the building. He also has ex-
tended the two upper floors of the build
ing to the east and added veranda on
each. He plans to put in a retaining wall
at the rear of his property, grade up the
bank and set our shrubs. A steam heat
ing plant has been put in to furnish heat
for the entire building.
The basement will be used as a mod
ern repair department, fully equipped
with up-to-date machinery for the repair
of shoes, rubbers and harness. the har-
ness repairing being new feature. The
front section of the basement will be n
/ sales room for mems heavy work shoes,
lumbcrmen's rubbers and everything a
farmer or outdoor man needs in foot
wear.
A modern and convenient shoe store
will occupy the main floor, which has
been equipped with quartercd oak fix
lures in dark finish bought of the Grand
Rapids Show Case Co., Grand Rapids
Mich. A special architect of the com
pany came here some time ago to lay
out the store, which is laid out as well
as any in the large cities. To the left of
the entrance is the hosiery department,
which is new departure for the Wag-
ner store. The rest of the north wall
is occupied with shoe shelves. Several
shoe racks running north and SOUTH with
walks between, stand against the south
wall of the store. A ladies' waiting
room. where women may meet their
friends, has been fitted up to the east of
the sales room. From the windows here
n beautiful view of the river and Island
Park may be obtained
The two upper floors are being fitted
up for living apartments. Each con-
tains seven rooms, with hardwood floors.
and the castings and doors are of hard
pine. Each apartment has its separate
veranda overlooking the river and noun
tain. The second floor will be occupied
by DR.. Thomas Rice and family, the
doctor using the front rooms for Offices
The top floor will be occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. Wagner and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner came to Brattle-
boro about six years ago and bought
Elliot street. They started selling shoes
in small way and from time to time
added extra selling and repair space until
they were using all the available space
in that location. Realizing they would
need more room soon, and seeing the OPP
portunty, they bought the Cutler build
ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
SEE BODIES REMOVED.
DR.. and Mrs. Hamilton at Scene of
South ROyaltOn Accident-Dr. and
Mrs. Leach Went There Saturday.

DR.. and Mrs. Fremont Hamilton of
Brattlcboro while motoring home Fri
day, from burlington, where they
had attended the meeting of the grand
chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, ar
rived at the scene of the fatal accident
to the Hyde Park party of women near
South Royalton only few minutes aft
er Miss Marjorie IIulburd and Mrs. Ar
thur Mercer had been killed and Mrs.
Russell S. Sage had been seriously in
iurcd. The bodies of Miss Hulburd and
Mrs. Mercer were then being taken from
the river in which the car overturned
while on it's way home from the meet
ing of the Vermont Federation of Wom-
an IS clubs in Springfield.
DR.. and Mrs. g. s. Leach left next
morning for South Royalton as soon as
they received news of the accident. DR.
and Mrs. Leach were well acquainted
with the women when they lived in
Hyde Park, and Mrs. Leach was with
them at the federation meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, June Is, son to Ber-
nard III. and Alice Uong) Haus.
In Brattleboro, June 10, daughter,
lydia Esther, to Mr.. and Mrs. Earl C.
Sawin
In Brattleboro, June Is, daughter to
Ralph Brigham and Marjorie water
NAM Dibble of Wollaston, Mass. grand
laughter to DR.. and Mrs. II. l.. Water
nan of Brattleboro and Mr.. and Mrs
Burton f.. Dibble of Springfield, Mass,
and granddaughter to Judge and
Mrs. T.. l.. Waterman of Brattlcboro.
In Bristol, Conn, June IA, daughter,
June, to Clyde V. and Izetta (Willis)
Chamberlin, formerly of Brattleboro.
In West Halifax June 8, a son, Har-
vey Leon, to Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Cutting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Transactions Recorded Past Week il
Office of Town Clerk.

Real estate transfers recorded in the
Office of Town Clerk G. S. Hopkins dur
ing the past week included the follow
ing:
William A. Barber and others to
Henry b. Moultrop and wife, by
warranty deed, place at the corner of
Vine and Locust streets. Consideration
81. revenue $3.50.
Carroll N. Bond and wife to William
Cushman, by warranty deed, lots and
3 on Maple street. Consideration 81,
revenue 80 cents.
John G.. Baker to Human p. Copeland
by the warranty deed, lot No. G, Dickin-
son street. Consideration 81, revenue
81.
Estey Organ Co. to Arnold Gunzinger,
by warranty deed land on Chestnut
street. Consideration $3.50. revenue 80
cents.
Arnold Gunzinger to Walter II, Stacy.
by warranty deed, land on Chestnut
street, Consideration 81, revenue so
cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
TROUT STREAMS POLLUTED.
County Game Warden Metcalf Notifies
Mill Owners to Cease Practice-Pros-
ecutiOns MAY Follow.

Several complaints have been made
recently to County Fish and Game
Warden e. III. Metcalf about sawmills
putting sawdust, slabs and edgings into
trout streams. All these complaints
have been investigated and where own
RS or operators of mills have been
found violating the law they have been
notified to stop such practices at once.
The cases have been reported to State
Fish and Game Commissioner ii. L.
Sheldon of Montpelier, and prosecutions
may follow.
The law prohibits the putting of slabs
and edgings into streams by any mill
Whatsoever old or new, and prohibits
he putting of sawdust. shavings or bark
nto streams by the owner, operator or
gents thereof, of a water, steam, gaso-
line az electrical power mill which was
erected, constructed or set up after Aug
|. 1913.
The penalty is fine of not more than
800 nor less than $50 for each offense.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
UNIVERSALISTS MEET HERE.
Windham and Bennington Association
Holds Annual SessiOn-Supt. Fortier
Gives Address.

The annual meeting of the Windham
and Bennington Association of Univer-
salists opened Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock in the Universalist church with
about 30 persons in attendance. The
mornings program included addresses by
III. IL. Shipman, president of the assoc
citation, and Rev. George Il. Fortier, state
superintendent of the Universalst
churches.
Mr.. Shipman spoke on the new ideals
of the church of today and of the con-
stantly changing ideas of twentieth cen
fury religion. Mr.. Fortier's address was
ono of prophecy on the new ideas of to-
day. He spoke of the great unrest and
uncertainty of human plans and customs,
and of the miraculous development of
radio activity, psycho-analyss, spiritual
ism, relatively and other equally startling
theories.
Mr.. Fortier said that he believed these
wonders were only forerunners of great
revelation in human thought which was
yet to come, and that some great new
knowledge would soon break upon the
human mind. The speaker said that al
ready. great masses of people had shown
reactionary tendencies, and that the
spirit of progress must overcome this
before any great step forward could be
made.
Dinner was served to the delegates in
the church parlors at ~ o'clock.
The afternoon session included devo-
tional service, the regular business meet
ing, women's missionary hour and an inn,
pressive sermon by Rev. Il. II. Walker
of Winchester, n. III.
Mr.. Walkers address was on The
Second Coming of Christ The speaker
traced the doctrine of the physical sec
ond coming of Christ back through gem
erations showing that in every genera
ton there were people who prepared for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16

the second coming only to be disap-
pointed Mr.. Walker said that he be-
licvcd the second coming to be a spiritual
coming rather than a physical one, and
that he believed the Christians who la
Dor for that end will not be disappointed.
At the business meeting the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
ii. .E. Shipman of Brattleboro secretary
and treasurer, Mrs. f. G.. Sargent OF
Brattleboro; executive committee Mrs.
NJ. I. Reed of Vernon, Mrs. G. A. Wilder
of Guilford and Miss Mary Cutting of
Bellows Falls. The association voted to
hold its next meeting at Bellows Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
BARNES AGAIN ESCAPES.
Jumps from Buggy After Being Arrested
i'm South Londonderry Wanted on
Chicken Stealing Charge

CHESTER. June 15-Gibert Barnes
wanted by New Hampshire officers on
he charge of chicken stealing in Wal
pole, was arrested yesterday in South
Londonderry by Deputy Sheriff w. NJ
.Ioslcy. Sheriff Hosley telephoned Sheriff
Spaulding of Whlpole to come and get
him and started to meet him with the
prisoner. When mile south of Chester
toward Bellows Falls, Barnes leaped over
the side of the buggy and made his es-
cape
The New Hampshire officers have now
increased their reward of $50 to $50 for
his capture.
He was held by the North Walpole
municipal court for stealing chickens in
Walpolc, n. H.. Saturday morning, but
escaped in the afternoon.
He had peddled milk in Bellows Falls
and it now is ascertained that he had
done n thriving business for some weeks
IN selling chickens on his milk route, al
though but few were kept at his farm
HOuSp.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
COMMITTEES FOR PARADE.
= Fourth Of July Standardization
Prizes TO BE Offered.

Definite plans are taking form rap
idly for the children's parade feature of
the Fourth of July celebration and in a
meeting of the parade committee held in
the home of Mrs. Frank Il. Barber,
chairman. special committees for each
school were named and the best way for
the children to exhibit their pets was
discussed
Children from surrounding towns are
invited to participate in the parade
which will start at 8 o'clock. The Farm
Bureau is lending assistance in an effort
to have delegations from some of the
outlying towns. The Red Cross will
furnish a feature, as will Miss Grace
Iolbrook's Green Mountain camp girls.
In discussing the exhibit of pets in the
parade it was suggested that cats, rab.
bits, etc, could be exhibited in cages
carried on carts made to represent ami
mails in menagerie.
The committees appointed to assist the
children of the various schools with.
their plans are as follows: Esteyviile.
Mrs. George Dewitt and Mrs. II. c.
art Chaplin; Canal street, Miss Violet
Fidlcr and Mrs. c. S. Hamilton; Oak
Grove, Mrs, w. NJ. Rider and Mrs. G.
5. Leach; Chase street. Mrs. Murray
VI. Tucker; High street, Mrs. Austin w.
George; Centcrville, Mrs. William
Erickson; West Brattlcboro, Mrs. John
Atkinson and Mrs. Fred Wilder; Main
street Mrs. Robert Emery and Mrs.
Frank Il. Barber. hese committees will
ascertain about how many children will
participate in the parade. An effort
will be made to have the school spirit
shown and the committee for each school
hopes that some one group of the school
will arrange for a school banner or
other distinctive school feature.
Following are the parade features for
which ribbon prizes will be offered:
Girl Scouts best marching group;
largest group in line from any school;
best organized group most original
group; best decorated bicycle, tricycle..
auto, or roller COASTER best decorated
bicycle. etc, and rider; Boy Scout, best
marching group; most artistic doll
most artistic doll carriage; most arts
tic doll and carriage; unique doll and
carriage; oldest doll; oldest carriage;
most popular pct: best exhibited pet
unique pet; best decorated express cart
best wagon and pet most artistic in
dividual costume, also unique costume
boy and girl.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
LEGION TO MAKE CANVASS
Will Secure Record of All Ex-Service
Men in Town for National Headquar-
terS-CanyaSscrs Named

Brattleboro post of the American
Legion is planning to take part in the
Legion service campaign which is being
conducted by the national headquarters
to get a record of all the ex-servce men,
their sentiment with respect to the So
called soldiers bonus, and various other
facts. An effort will be made to induce
those not now members of the Legion to
join the organization.
The membership committee of the post
has assigned members to cover the va
rious sections of the town to obtain this
information. Those who will make the
canvass are Roger Aiken, John Aher,
d. II. Smith, Bernard Iaus, Frank Dun
levy, Fred Dimes, c. w. Tidd, Il. w.
Gibson, Joseph Brouillett, jr., John
Fowler, Pearl Clapp, John Atkinson, II.
V, Brooks, Arthur Ciapp, Allen Colt,
Charles Duke, Henry Dimes, Alphonse
Rate, Lawrence Cundiff, Walter Fair
bank
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
MATERNITY HOSPITAL SOON.
Mrs. Clara MOultrOp Buys House at
junction of Vine and Locust Streets
of Barber and GaIIuD

W. A. Barber and A. G. Gallup have
sold the house and lots at the junction of
Vine and Locust streets. which they re-
Gently bought of G. n Bond, to Mrs
Clara L. Moultrop of Saxtons River,
who has been registered here and doing
nursing work nearly 10 years.
Mrs. Moultrop will open, about Aug.
/ to 10. private hospital for maternity
cases and elderly people She will make
extensive improvements in the property
before occupancy. She took a Chautau-
qua training course in nursing, later TAX
ing a course in Boston hospital.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
MARRIAGES

In Brattleboro. June IL, by Rev.
If Hartford, Conn. and Miss Ruth EN-
ORGY Wilder of Brattleboro.
In Townsherid, June 13, by Rev. r. II.
Bosworth, Smaller A. Herrick of Brattle
boro and Miss Eleanor Willard of Town
shend.
In East Putney, June 10, byp Rev. G.
III Moorehouse of Putney, Carl Payment
Stockwell and Miss Esther Sylvia
Loomis, both of East Putney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16

der on that side of the wagon was bro
ken.
The fire was discovered by someone
riding on a street car, who rushed in and
told Mrs. Wilson. She telephoned Mr..
Wilson, who was working at Haskell's
garage, and then gave the alarm.
There had been no fire in the house
and the occupants can think of
nothing except wiring that might have
been responsible for the flames.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16

The Hot Weather Test makes people
better acquainted with their resources of
strength and endurance. Many find they
need Hoods Sarsaparilla which invig-
crates the blood, promotes refreshing
sleep and overcomes that tired feeling
Advertisement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16
CAPTAIN OF TRACK TEAM.

Moran Receives Vote at Special Meeting
of Squad-Leading High School Ath-
lete in Vermont.
Eugene Moran, junior, was elected
unanimously captain of the high school
track team for next year June s in a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. o. III. Ellis took their
household goods from storage yesterday
and moved to Main street in the apart.
family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-16

special meeting of the track squad.
Moran has been the leading high school
track athlete of this state for the last
two years, and it would be hard to imag-
inc an athlete better qualified to captain
the team of 1923.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-02-03

D. G. Robinson and Aaron
Brooks attended the Masonic
Grand Lodge as representatives
of the Selmer Lodges Miss Lula
Alexander represented the East
ern Star Chapter from Selmer.
A. H. Jopling was a business
visitor to Adamsville Monday.
Andy says the road from the
Younger hill to the Dollar hill is
almost impossible, and that he
would not have the mail carrying
job for $10.0 a year.
Mrs. Ross F. Spain of Milling
ton has been attending her moth
err, Mrs. Mamie E. Perkins, the
past week during the latter's i'll
ness. We are glad to announce
that Mr.. Perkins condition is
greatly improved.
Rev. r. E. McCorkle preached
two splendid sermons at the
Christian church Sunday. He
will leave next week to conduct
a few revivals in Arkansas and
Texas, and will be absent from
Selmer several weeks.
w. S. Combs, a prosperous
farmer of the Snakecreek section,
was in Selmer Tuesday. He has
for several years grown lespedeza
on his farm and has for sale seed
of his own raising, and gathered
by a pan which he invented him
self.
Leonard J. Kerr, a teacher in
the Millington High School,
was a weekend visitor to Selmer.
He was for a year county agent
for this county, and is very pop
ular with all our people. Prof.
A. H. Grantham is principal of
the Millington High School, which
is one of the best in Tennessee.
Harmon Hodges was in Selmer
Tuesday. He had been to GRAY
chill to take his brother, Harvey,
back to their home near Finger.
The latter is principal of the
Gravelhill school, but for some
time has been very i'll, necessita-
ting his relinguishing control of
the school and going to his home
for medical treatment.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-02-03

Frost Proof Cabbage Plants,
millions for immediate shipment
from South Carolina coast and
South Georgia farms. Big stocky
plants. Farley Jersey an d
Charleton Wakefelds, Success
ion, Flat Dutch. Prepaid mail
200, Coo; 400, $1.00; 1000, $500;
BY express 1000, $500; 5000.
$6.25; 10000, $1,000. Get price
list Lettuce, Beets, Bermuda on
ion sets. Parker Farms, Allan
ia, Ga.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-02-03
J. A. and G. r. Houston were
here from Ramer Monday.

here from Ramer Monday.
Rev. J. H, Frink, Selmer route
3, was a pleasant caller Saturday.
G.. w. Kendrick of Oxford creek
was a businesa caller Saturday.
Jack Kirby of Bethel Springs
spent Saturday in Selmer and
called In to see us.
See our line of dry goods the
largest stock in Selmer to select
from. We lead in quality and
price. Smith & Jopling.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Hockaday
of Crooked Creek were here Wis
iting relatives and attending the
meeting a part of the week.
DR.. w. w. Wallace was a re-
cent professional visitor to Ra-
mer. He reports but little SER
ious sickness in and around Ra-
mer.
w. K. and Terry Alternately
were in Memphis a part of the
week on business connected with
the lower Cypress drainage pro-
ject.
Elder R. E. McCorkle, the new
pastor of the Selmer Christian
church, and family have taken
rooms in the home of Mrs. j. L.
Smith.
Mr., and Mrs. G. w. Barnes,
who have resided in Selmer for
the past few years, have moved
to a farm they purchased near
Ramer.
Eugene Hamm of Ramer was
a recent visitor to Selmer. He is
a son of J. R. Hamm, one of the
best known business men in this
section.
Come to us for that cook stove
or range, also bedsteads, springs,
mattresses, rocking chairs, din
ing chairs, rugs, etc. Smith &
Jopling. Selmer
Bill Thompson, Terry Ozier and
Charlie Woodward, a trio of pop
ular travelling statesmen of Hen
derson, were calling on the Sell
mer merchants this week.
The Selmer Grocery Company
does not carry all brands of flour,
shorts, groceries, etc., but we do
propose tc handle only the best.
Selmer Grocery Co.
M. L. Cheatham, one of the
most popular travelling men on
the road of Henderson, spent
Tuesday in Selmer and ordered
the Independent sent to his ad-
dress.
D. F. Dillon of Corinth spent a
part of the week with friends
and relatives in Selmer. He is
engaged in farming and truck
growing on a good farm he owns
near Corinth.
Clifford Marlar, an excellent
young man of Kendrick, Miss,
was here Wednesday. He is a
great-nephew of DR.. G. Kend-
drick, one of Mississipi's most
prominent physicians and beloved
citizens.
County Agent w. T. McKell
visited Bethel Springs Tuesday
afternoon to interest the business
men of that place in the building
of a potatoe house to be used by
the farmers who grow potatoes
extensively.
R, W. Caffey, a leading citizen
of the 9Th district, was a recent
business visitor to Selmer. The
many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Caffey. who have been in delicate
health for some time, will rejoice
to learn that they are steadily
improving in health.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-02-03
PERSONALS

New spring hats at the MILL
merry store. Bulah Locke, Sell
mer.
Ralph Higgins, with A. B.
Hamm & Co., Ramer, was in Sell
mer Tuesday.
Mrs. Kendrick has been sick
this week at the home of her son
DR.. r. IA. kendrick. ..
Jno. R. Houston, the assistant
principal of the Finger school,
was a social visitor to Selmer
Sunday.
Conductor Bob Stone came down
Sunday from Jackson and spent
the day with homefolks in Sell
mer.
Closing out entire lot of wooden
MILDLY blouses and sweaters at a
big reduction. Bulah Locke,
Selmer.
Miss Florence English, princi-
pal of the Finger High School,
was the weekend guest of Mrs.
Minnie McCullar.
w. J. Darby, of near Ramer,
was the guest of his daughter,
Mrs. Terry Alternately, the first
of the week.
P. N. Coleman and w. T. Boat
man from the first district were
business visitors to Selmer Mon
day.
Scott Robinson, a prosperous
farmer living near Bethel Springs
was a business visitor to Selmer
Monday.
Every Saturday, watch for
something special to eat. Well
appreciate a part Of your trade.
Selmer Grocery Co.
S. w. Gooch and T. w. Prather
of the M. & 0. carpenter service,
were in Selmer Sunday with
homefolks.
Miss Maggie Adams of STAN
tonville has been the guest of
Selmer relatives and friends the
past week.
Oh, my! See our new line Of
Oxfords! They are fine and dan
dy-let us sell you. Smith &
Jopling. Selmer.
Tom Wilson, a progressive
farmer of near Bethel Springs
was a recent business caller at
this office.
F. d. Tedford, an enterprising
young farmer of near Ramer, is a
new subscriber to the Independ-
ent and Commercial Appeal.
G.. Milstead and son Lee,
prominent farmers and stockmen
of the 18th district, spent Tues
day in Selmer.
Car load of White Dove and
Woodcock flour. Quality and
prices always right. Smith &
Jopling, Selmer.
J. B. Rhodes, wife and daugh-
fer of Bethel Springs spent Sun
day in Selmer as the guests of J.
?. Rhodes and family.
Dainty. Cascade and Invaluable
flour are best-try biscuits. pies
and cakes made with these fiours.
Selmer Grocery Co.
Tommie Mckinley is up again
after a severe attack of tonsolitis,
and back on the job at the Selmer
Produce & Supply Co.
Jno. l.. Harris, manager of the
Cooperative Store. at Bethel
Springs, and member of the
County Board of Education. was
a business visitor to Selmer Tues
day.