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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
GRANGE OBSERVES
18TH ANNIVERSARY
State Master O. L. Martin, 0verseer of
National Grange. Attends Protec-
tive Grange Meeting

Protective Grange observed the 49th
anniversary of its organization Wednes-
day night, when o. T.. Martin of Plain
field state master and overseer of the Ma
tional Grange, was present. The third
and fourth degrees were worked, and
this was followed by banquet, which
was excellent and which was enjoyed
by large number
of a paper by Mrs. II. w. Sargent in
which she gave some of the early his
tory of the local Grange. which was or
ganized in the brick schoolbouse near
the j. p. Goodenough farm in West
Brattleboro. an interesting paper by
Mrs. Phillip Franklin on The Past
Masters; and an ode, to the tune of
America, sung by all.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
DARING RESCUE
OF FWE-YEAR-O old
Boy Falls Into Well While
Fleeing from n. Y. Ten
ement Blaze
TWO FIREMEN WORK
HUMAN LADDER
Acting Chief Oliver Reaches from Lower
Rung and Grasps Child-Frazer'
Chauffeur, Pulls Both to Safety
Boys Condition Serious.

NEW YORK, June 2.-Two fremen
--one an acting battalion chief and the
other his chauffeur-today made one OF
the most daring rescues in the history of
the department filled with deeds of hero
ism. Michael Kramer, aged five, fleeing
from a blaze in a lower West side tene-
ment, had fallen into a we'll formed
BY the walls of two buildings.
David J. Oliver, the acting battalion
chief. heard the lads means. Selling
ladder he ordered his driver, William A.
Frazer, to hold it and lower him into
the well" which was belching smoke.
The ladder was not quite long enough and
Oliver had to cling to the lower rung by
one hand but finally Oliver grasped the
unconscious boy and held him while
Fraser, with a show of almost super
human strength, dragged both up to the
top.
The we'll was slowly filling with water.
The boy was rushed to a hospital in
serious condition. ...
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
ADNABROWN TO BE
CLOSED JULY l
Springfield Village to Be Without Hotel
Lobby to BE Made Into Store
-.. Offices Also Planned.
Especial to The Reformer.)

81 INI-NtTE tT4isA's ' - - uht -
LaFountain, Woolson & Co.; owners
of the Adnabrown hotel block. today an
nounced that after July 1 the hotel would
be closed to the public. They plan to
turn the hotel lobby into a store and to
convert the rest of the hotel part into
Offices and small apartments. In this
way they win realize a larger income
from the property than at present. The
village regrets the fact that after July i
it will be without any hotel facilities.
The Adnabrown hotel was built in
1889 through the efforts of Hon. Adna
Brown, for whom it was named. 1t al
ways has had a first class reputation
and a good patronage. Landlord Brad
ley F. Cutler will take a position soon
with the Hotel Rogers in Lebanon, y. II.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
REOPEN TEXTILE
PLANTS MONDAY
ParhIill Manufacturing Go. Says Work
ers Will BE Pr0tected-Closed
Ten Weeks.

FITCHBURG, Mass, June 2.-The
Farkhill Mfg. CO.. whose textile plants
have been closed 10 weeks by a strike
against a 20 per cent wage reduction,
announced today that the mills would
reopen Monday. The company. in its
announcement, said: .-.
We reafirm our statement made
prior to March - to a committee of en-
ployes that we win readiust rates to
correspond with competing gingham
mills, if changes are made by them. The
United States laws assure protection to
anyone who wishes to work so there
need be no fear of interference. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
First Baptist Church

Friday, p. m-Junior Endeavor
7.30-Regular church prayer meeting.
Saturday, June 3, 1 p. m.-Hike for
Boy Scouts, starting from the church.
Scouts viii carry lunch.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
OF HYLANDS APPOINTMENT

WASHINGTON, June 2.-Ap-
pOintment of Bert $. Hyland of Rut-
land, VT, as federal prohibition di-
rector for the state of Vermont, sue
ceeding Collins NJ. Graves, who re-
signed recently. was announced to-
day by the internal revenue bureau.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
ACCIDENTS LEAD
TO SAFEGUARDS
at Danger Points Between Bellows
Falls and CIaremOnt.
Especial to The Reformer) }

Because of frequent accidents in for
mer years obscure places on the West
Side boulevard through this town be-
tween Bellows Falls and Claremont, and
the extra amount of traffic over it. the
state and town are just now doing much
to safeguard motor travel. Large wooden
signs measuring nine feet square have
been erected at the sharp curves at the
two railroad underpasSes and at other
bad turns where at night the headlights
of automobiles viii shine on the monster
bullseye with the words "Stop'' directly
above it. The boards are painted black
and white and expected to influence auto
lists to use more caution.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
SHOE WORKERS WAGES CUT
Arbitration Board Orders 10 Per Cent
Reduction at BrocEktOn

BROCKTON, Mass, June 2.-The
Brockton Shoe Manufacturers associa.
tion and Treeers local boot and shoe work
ers' union have been notified by state
board of arbitration cutting the wage OF
piece work treeers 10 per cent in .
factories in Brockton effective June /
The reduction win affect $50 workers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
ARREST VETERAN
STILL OPERATOR
Henry Hours Declares He Did Not Know
There Was Law Against
Making Liquor

PETERSBURG, W. Va. June ?
I've been making whiskey for
nigh on 40 years and this is the first
time | knew there was any law agin
it." said Henry Hours, a venerable
resident of the SInokehole district To-
Gated in Grant and pendleton coun-
ties. when he was visited by state po-
lice and arrested today. A native
of the district proffered information
to the troopers that ''old man.
Hours was running a still and has
done so ever since he could remem-
Der.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
TO PAY 25,oOo.oOO. POUNDS.
British Government to Make Interest
Payment to United States.

LONDON, June 2 ASSOCIATED Press)
The government has completed ar
rangements to pay during the coming fall
interest amounting to 25,000,000 pounds
on the British debt to the United States.
1t has not yet been decided whether a
special mission will me sent to Washing
ton to discuss the debt with the Ameri-
can government.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
Think Irish Condition Better

LONDON. June . ASSOCIATED Press)
Premier Lloyd George will leave for
Criccieth tonight to open war memorial
there tomorrow. He will probably be
away a week. The fact that the premier
is planning to absent himself from Lon
don so long encourages the belief that
there is improvement in the Irish stu
alton
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
BALLOONS BEGIN TO LAND.
One Navy and One Army Entrant in
National Race Are Down.

WASHINGTON, June 2-The helium
filed navy balloon. piloted by Lieut..
Com. ]. z. Norfieet, which left Milwau-
kee at $50 p. m. Wednesday in the ma
tional balloon race, landed at a IN.
today near Hancock, Mo. the navy de-
partment was advised today. Commander
Norfect reported he was forced to de-
scend by a leak in the gas bag.
Capt Harold w. Weeks, command
ing an army entry, was forced to land
81 miles from Witt, ILL.,, early this
morning, according to a telegram received
from him at air service headquarters.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
POPE HAS WOMAN
HOUSEKEEPER
First Time Woman Has Been Admitted
to Pope's Apartment - His Serv-
ant 40 Years.

ROME. June > (Associated
Press Pope Plus has disregarded
the conventions of centuries by in
stalling his old servant, Signora
Linda. within the precincts of his
apartment and appointed her his
h0usekeeper, says the Italian jour
nal. Signora Linda has been with
the Rappi family for 10 years. This
was the first time a woman had been
admitted to such position.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
Knights of Columbus Hall

Monday. June ). at p. m.-Socfal
meeting of Ave Maria Circle, Daughters
of Isabella. viii take the form of min
strel. Each member may invite a friend.
Tuesday, June 6. S p. m.-Regular
meeting of Leo council.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
REVENUE AGENTS
BODY DISCOVERED
Is MutiIated and Found on Railroad
Tracks at Saugatuck,
Conn

SAUGATUCK, Conn. June 2-The
mutilated body of Joseph T. Courtney
81. of Worcester. Mass, employed as a
special agent of the internal revenue de
partment was found on the track of the
New York. New Haven & Hartford rail
road here today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
Centre Congregational Church

The Woman S society viii have a
one-day rummage sale in the chapel Sat
urday, June 3. On account of the stormy
weather when the sale was held May 5
and 6 there are many articles left to
be disDosed of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
BETTER THAN LAST YEAR.

Department of Agriculture Announces
Condition of Cotton Crop.
WASHINGTON, June 2-Condition
of cotton May - was 69.6 of normal
compared with $50 last year; 62.4 in
1920. 7J.6 in 1919 and 74.6 the 10-year
average, the department of agriculture
announced today, in its first condition
report of the season.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
Masonic Temple

Friday, June 2, at Bellows Falls
10 a. m, parade. Three bands will be
in attendance and a large number of Sir
Knights is expected. The parade will
be reviewed by r. F. George B. Wheeler.
grand commander, and other officers; Il
m, dinner; 1.30 p m, business session of
the Grand Commandery, in the armory.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
DEATHS.

In Gardner, Mass, May 81, Henry
Daniel Harmon, 80, native of Hins-
dale, N III.
In Saratoga Springs, n. Y, May 27
DR.. Herbert p. Baright, 81, formerly OF
Mortified, Mass.
In Keene, May so, Henry Harrison
Adams, 81, native of Dummerston.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02

Sweden was the first country to be
harassed by general strike. In 1908
dispute arose in the wood pulp trade, and
Immediately the other workers walked
out in sympathy, bringing the nation to
a standstill.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
Universalist Church
Rev. T.. p. Wood, Pastor.
Sunday, June 4.

1880 a. m.-Morning worship. Sermon
topic, Friendship. The Odd Eel
lows and Rebekahs are cordially
invited to attend the service.
1145 a. m.-Sunday school.
90 d m.-Service at Guilford Center.
Special Meeting.
Notice is hereby given that a special
meeting of All Souls Church. Inc, of
Brattleboro viii be held in the audi
t0r,;,n of the Trniversalist church syn
day. June is, 1922, at 11.45 a. M, to
transact thc following business:
4 To eject a Pastor of All Souls
Church.
2 To elect a Pastor Emeritus:
3. To transact any other business
properly before the meeting.
Frank u. Barber, Clerk.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02

more regularly shaped feet than Ameri-
can or European women, says st.
Louis man who has spent many years
as shoe dealer III the city of Mexico.
The women of the Mexican aristocracY,
he says, almost invariably wear size /
shoes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
THE WEATHER.

Showers Tonight and Saturday - Little
Change in Temperature.
WASHINGTON. June 2. The
weather forecast: Showers tonight and
Saturday. Little change in tcmpera-
tnre. Mnderate eastcrlY winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-06-02
STARK MILLS SOLD.
AmOskeag Manufacturing Co. Get Cotton
Mills in Manchester

Mills in Manchester.
MANCHESTER n. H., June 2-The
Stark mills of this city, making cotton
cloth, have been purchased by the Amos
keag Manufacturing Co., it was an
nounced today by officials of the Interna-
tional Cotton Co., owner of the former
mill
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29

related the many acts of violence com mitted upon her by her husband when he made what she said were unreasona- ble demands upon her. This began in May, 1921, and continued down even to tile time since the beginning of the first trial. She told of many times when he struck her with his fists and choked her and of one time when he drew re- Volver and threatened her. also threat ened to "clean out the whole bunch"
 On cross examination an effort was made by Attorney Montague to have Mrs. Pottex admit that physical relations to her on account of her becoming in- terested in Christian Science. This the witness denied. She also denied that she had any idea, if she obtained her divorce, of becoming a lay reader in the Christian Science church.
 Allison Potter, Jr., 15 year old son, told of seeing his father strike his moth CT, also saw the episode with the re- volver. When asked with whom he had rather live, his father or mother, he re- piled, with his mother.
 Silas B. Morse, 75, father of Mrs. Pot ter, who made his home with the family, testified to seeing Mir. Potter strike his wife the time that the son saw the vi- olence. He said that many times he had seen marks of violence on his daughters body and on her throat. He had demonstrated with his son-in-law and somes time the latter would not answer.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29
GOSHEN

The funeral of Mrs. Annie Burd,ct Reynolds was held from her home at Maple Deli farm, Tuesday Mrn Rey- holds had been in falling health fer come time. She leaves her husband, con, fath- CT and mother.
 J. A. Randall was a visitor wssh friends in Andover over the week end
 Ar. Joiner ct Arcadia Villa fost valuable horse, the animal getting hung in the stable
 Tuesday forenoon a large airship was seen to come out of the northeast. At first people were fooled, thinking that the hum of the motor an ensilage cutter The ship had double planes, and was making fast time as the sky pilot dis apeared from view toward the south west
 September 2sth saw the last of the golden bantam sweet corn from the gar den at Maple Eiil farm, which was plianted in early July, One of the state ly maple trees on tn same hill top, that was struck by lightning a year ago fs showing unmistakabis signs of dying.
 The favorable weather is conductive to making good progress on the concrets bridge on the state road. A machine that never is tired is the gas engine that drives the large pumps 24 hours a day and keeps down the bilgs water that seeps through the coffer dam.
 Among the wild flowers noted now is the delicate blossoms of the purple fringed gentian.
 A landmark that sends the thoughts romaneing back in history of early Leb- anon is the red farm house of Queen Anne architecture with large stone chim- ney, the old homestead of William Frink. on the Scott Hili road. built in 17s7.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29
here also vas serious shortage

there also was 8 serious shortage of coal
 Coroner Arthur c. Bin motorsd to Watertown, Mass, on Thursday to take a deposition from witness in one of the important cases that will come up for trial at the October term of the stl- perior court in Putnam.
 KiIling1y High school win open its football steason with Putnam st Putnam on Friday Of next week Other games scheduled are at Wi1limantic with Wind ham High school on October 12. at Dan ielson October IS, with Norwich Free Academy, at Danielson October 27, with Windhan High school, at Norwich No ve1nber 1, with the Free Academy at Danielson November Ii, with P1aindeld High school, at Danitlson November IT with Bartlett High school of webster and at Danielson November 2S with Put nam High school
 Clement Charbonneau, 77, father of Mrs. Samuel Boyd, died at the Boyd home on the West Side Wednesday night after an illness of about two months. MT. Cfabonnea1 was @ native of Canada.
 The Alexander's Lake road is beina put in first class condition Seleetman James Bacon is so improving the route that 1t III be possible for traffic to get along nicely on either side of the trolley track, whereas only one side has been available for safe travel for long time Cars owned by a BalIouvi1ie man and "a Dayvi1le man crashed Wednesday night at the crossroads in Attawaugan center Both machines were somewhat damaged but the drivers escaped without serious hurts
 October Is the date aa..ourced for ne annual tag day of the Civic federation in the interest of the work of the visiting nurse.
 Ralph EI1iott. who has been employed here, is going to Waterbury to take g position.
 State police here were asked to be or the watch Thursday for bandits who tool part in a payroll robbery at Pascoag ane l fled in a Ford sedan in the direction o the Connecticut line.
 Mrs. Henry Heath of the Valley distrie will have the members of the IsadIes Reading circle at her home next week fol the first meeting of the fall season.
 Miss Miriam Boomhower, visitiny nurse, is at Augusta, Me, attending conference on the treatment of tubercu losis Miss Boomhower will return Sun day.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29

Miss Edith Bemig of Worcester, q graduate nurse, told of being at the Pot ter home and saw Mrs. Potter with a badly swollen throat. She was also present when Mrs. Potter underwent a physical examination by a doctor in Worcester and that her condition was miserable" With this witness the plaintiff rested
 Mary F. Potter, teacher in Thomp- sonville, but whose home Is in North Woodstock, about c mile from that of Mir. and Mrs. Potter. tsstined that she was intimate with Mrs. Potter but that Mrs Potter had never complained to her fany trouble with her husband nor had she ever seen any evidence of u- olence upon Mrs. Potter.
 At this point court adjourned for the day
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29
LIBERTY HILL

MT. and Mrs. James Cochran. of web- ster, Mass, were guests of Mrs. coch- ran's brother. Charles D. Goodrich, over the week end.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Dove and Miss Julia Sanders of Hartford were callers on Mir. and Mrs. J. George Clark Sum day afternoon. They brought with them Mrs. Clark's cousin, MrR Hattie s. Loonis of Elgin. Illinois who is visiting reatives in the east.
 Miss Nancy R. Fuller had q celebra- ton at Calmere, Sunday. it being her roth birthday. Fifteen of her relatives
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29

were present Miss Mary E. Fuller. Mir. and Mrs. E. P. Lyman, of Columbia, Mfr. and Mrs. Frank Davoll Mrs William Harper and two children of Tennessee. Mir. and Mrs. ". D. Davoil and two chIi- dren. Mir. and Mrs. Milo DavoH, at whose home the anniversary was observed.
 Mrs. Hill and children, Henry, MarEar- ett and Catherine. who have been spend- ing the summer with Mrs. Hu1l's parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Woolworth. re- turned last week to their home in New York
 Mir and Mrs Clarence Adams are oc- eupying their new home recently pur- chased from Mrs. E. A. Moves.
 The c. B. society held a roast chick en supper Thursday evening. There were about 50 people belinging to the Macca- bees of Willimantic, who came to the supper.
 MT. and Mrs. Gilnac and son. Ray, Of Hartford, were visitors at Calmsre. on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29
Norwich Market Growers Association

Recent heavy frosts have killed all tender Vegetation and Corn, Beans Tomatoes and Peppers are nearly off the market.
 seasonabe Vegetables include fine native celery, new crop head and curly lettuce ceerycabbage Ca delicious salad materially, caulfower, spinach beets carrots, cab bage, parsley and turnps.
 few winter squash also coming to the cty-quality will improve later.
 Eat MORE Vegetables for your health.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29

Appetite is on b. *--- list brother paragraphers-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-25
MIRACLE HEALER OF
NEW ZEALAND PLANS
TO ENTER POLITICS

WELLINGTON. y. T.. Nov. 25.-Wi-
remu Ratana. the Maori miracle man OF
New Zealand. is reported to be about
to enter politics.
Ratana came under world notice a.
bout two years ago as a worker Of mi
raclcs in healing Unlike the usual
healer. however. he Stunned publicity
and continued to work on his farm
teaching his people industry and tenn
perance. He denounced the ancient Ma
orr wizardry and ascribed his powers
solely 20 faith in the Divine Power
The Anglican church went so far as u
approve the work he was doing among
the Maori.
Ratana is now believed 10 be backing
the movement Of four Of his followers
TO contest the Maori seats al the next
general election in December He Il
being criticized for the use Of his
spiritual powers in the material field
of politics.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-25

PREPARE FOR
THEXMASRUSH
All Ready by December First
to Handle Record Break
ing Christmas Business, is
Report

WASHINGTON. Nov. -Postoffcs
officials are expecting a heavy busi-
ness at the Christmas period this year.
possibly heavier than ever before Mail
was flowing heavily a. eaily ~ Novcm-
Der !. it was pointed out. and when the
rush starts so early II is taken as a
sign Of big rush Of holiday mail.
The Department began in October the
usual preparations for the holiday in
crease and by December | the service
will be ready. Officials see that mail
early" campaigns are having their ef-
feet on the mailing public, resulting in
the unprecedented early start Of
Christmas business.
II IL estimated that the increase In
postal receipts during December over =
normal month l. SS.000.000. About ST.
100000 is spent for extra space on
tfsfsfg 30 trasport the mails. the motor
vehicle service spends approximately
100000 above is regular service. and
another Sl,O0O.nO0 goes for additional
clerk hire ia me various poStoffces to
sort the mail.
Another item is S35O.000 for addS
tional carriers. Added TO these items
are the millions Of money order blanks,
more millions Of stamps. miles of twIne
TO rcbundle poorly tied packages. and
thousands Of square feet or emergency
warehouse space.
Uncle Sans total bill for Christmas
is about as discouragng as dads" the
Department declares
Deliver all Christmas mail BY noon
December 25," II the watchword OF the
service as the day draws near. and IL u
very seldom that the goal j. missed.
However. bad storm may delay de-
liverie>. and add scientifically 10 the
bill. A storm IN New York last Christ
mas cost the Postoffice Department
S3OO.000 extra for motor vehicle trans
port alone. The postal service does not
wish for "a white Christmas"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-11-25
Campaign Activities Continue
''Rat Killing Week" Comes Next

Rats are becoming a nuisance in
this city. according 10 Dr. ]. :.
Spikes. city sanitary inspector. and
citizens should take steps To Grad
icate this rest. The city has taken
measures toward eradicating rats
in the market. by making the
building rat proof and the sanitary
department is making strenuous
efforts To rid the city Of the ro-
dents.
This is Red Cross Weeks next
week will he Education Week"
and the week following will he
RAT killing Week." according to
a recision Of the sanitary depart
ment. and citizens Of Brownsville
are urged to shake the rust off
their traps. hunt up some poison
and start a campaign which will