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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
FUNERAL SERVICE
FOR A. w. CHILDS
Delegations Present from knights Tenn
DIar and Vermont Wheel Club
Rev. w. {. Bernard 0ficiates.

Funeral services for Arthur W.
Childs. formerly of this town, who died
in St. Petersburg, Fla. Thursday morn
ing, took place at > o'clock yesterday
afternoon in St NIichael's Episcopal
church. The burial took place in the
family lot in Moruingsidc cemetery.
The body arrived from st. Petersburg
yesterday morning. accompanied by
Mrs Childs and her elder son. Walter
II. Childs. 1t was met at the station by
a delegation from Beause0nt command
cry. Knights Templar. and escorted to
the church. where a guard of honor was
maintained until the hour of the funeral.
y prayer service was held in st. Peters
burg Thursday afternoon. attended by
23 Manchester. y. H.. people who are
spending the winter in Florida.
The services here were conducted by
Rev W. &. Bernard, rector of St Mich
acS church Frederic &. Adams sang
Lead. Kindly Light. and Abide with Ne.
The caSket was surrounded by profit
sion of floral tributes. Delegations We're
present from BcauScant commanders.
which conducted the Commttal service.
and the Vermont Wheel club. The
bearers were DR. y. l." Pettee. l.. u.
Taylor. +. Il. Vaughan. f. w. Gibson.
\. p Carpenter and &. F. Cain.
Those from ont of town. in addition
to Mrs ChildS and her son. Walter.
were Randall ChildS. Mrs. Walter ChildS.
Mr. and Mrs George McC1intock. L. 7.
Mitchell and F. T.. Howard of MancheS-
ter Mrs Fred \. Flagg and Mrs. \. T.
Hall of New York city. G.. Fred Child> ot
Chicago, Mr.. and Mrs. George y Child>
of Cambridge. Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. par-
win Smith of Cambridge. Mass. John
Taylor of Hartford. Conn. w. J.,
Thaycr of Springfield. Mass. and Frank
Childs and daughtsr of Wilmington.
The following editorial from the Man
chester \. H. Mirror expresses fittinglT
the qualities that marked MIR. ChildS's
business career and endoarcd him to :.
wide circle of Brattleboro acquaiu-
tanceS:
Manchester had no more respected
business man than Arthur W. ChildS
whose sudden death brought regret to 4
wide circle of acquaintance in all walks
Of life. He came here from Brattlcbora
Vt. years ago. and at once idetilied
himself with the forces which make ior
honor. high ideals and strict integrity
He prospcrcd and the insurance world
learned te regard his opinions highly.
His umfailing good nature. his tolerant
attitude in every department Of life. his
kindly manner and generous impulses
often manifested. made him popular and
Il valuable element in the citizenship of
Manchester.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
WINTER SPORTS
IN WEST VILLAGE
Enthusiastic Crowd Assem-
bles to See Outdoor
Carnival
WEST BRATTLEBORO
WINS ROPE PULL
Defeats Huslies from East NiIlage-Lat-
ter Village RedeemS Itself by Winning
Cross Country Ski Race-GordOn IL
mer Wins Ski Jump.

mer WINS SKI Jump.
About 25o people attended the West
Brattleboro Winter Carnival held sat
urday afternoon The program included
parade an interesting fire-building
stacIe race, rope pub. ski race and ski
jump contest between teams represent
ing West Brattleboro and BrattIeboro.
There were so Young people on sled>
and skis in the parade which opened the
carnival. the West Brattleboro banG
leading the sllicrs who were pulled
along by long rope attached To Walter
Bartlctt's automobile.
The fre-buiIding contest was run off
in front of J. l.. Stockwell> store follow
ing the parade the six boys entering
this competition being obliged to light
their own fire and bring water to the
boiling point over the blaze. Robert
Eddy won the contest. bringing the
water to the boiling point in live miutes.
Hollis Miller was second.
The rope pull opened the afternoons
competition between the West Brattle-
horo and Brattlchoro boys. and this
branch of the afternoons competition
resulted in Il decisive victory Tor the
West BrattlChurO huSklcS. the Brattle-
boro boys being dragged about Il feet
through the wet snow.
The Brattlcboro boys came back
string however. in the crosS-country
ski race. taking first, second and fourth
places. The race course was about a
mile in length over the South street hill
and return to the starting point in front
of Academy hall. Gordon Timer won
/ first place in this race with Richard
-E'rary only a few feet behind Anscl
Sueeter Of the West Brattleboro team
was third while Eugene McGarrisle was
| fourth
/ After this race the ski jumping contest
took place on the jump which had been
lconStructcd on the South hill. The fand-
Ting hill beyond the takc-of was slightly
| over 30 feet long and several of the
/ youthful jumpers went practically the
Continued on Page 81
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
TRIAL SCHEDULED
FOR MARCH Is
Aged Town Treasurer, w.
]. Wright, Not in Court
When Respondent Pleads
Unable to Furnish
Necessary Bonds She Is
Taken Back to County
Jail
Especial 10 Tie Reformer.)

NkEENE It1l.D. Mass. AafCh y.
In a voice that showed no trace of
emotion. Miss Elizabeth kenney pleaded
not guilty to larceny of $4,000 of the
funds of the town of Northfield. Mass.
in custody of its treasurer. Warren J.
Wight. in district court this morning
Bail was fixed in the sum of $4,000
on suggestion Of Charles y Stoddard.
who anneared for District Attorney
Hammond of Northampton and trial of
the case was set for Saturday. March
Is.
Miss kenney was unable UP to noon
today to furnish the necessary bonds and
is now in the county Jail where she was
lodged Saturday night after her arrest
IN West RoXbury that afternoon.
The respondent was brought from the
Jail to the court room this morning by
Deputy Sheriff Haskins She faced the
crowded court room without evidence of
excitement and her plea of not guilty
WAS made In firm tones.
The prisoner had several visitors I'm
the Greenfield Jail Yesterday. including
her uncle. Eiroy Keuney and her
brother, Ernest kenney. both of North
field. The purpose was to arrange for
baii but nothing was done tending to the
release Of the young woman, Deputy
Sheriff Herbert ]. Cook. in charge at the
JAIL stated that it was doubtful that
Miss kenney would get bail. He refused
to allow ueWSDapermen to confer with
the prisoner. declaring that she had
nothing to say. Intense interest in the
case throughout this section gave the
jailcr Il busy day answering telephone
calls.
on Doe.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
SPECIAL BAPTISMAL
SERVICE YESTERDAY
Large Number from South Newfane and
WiIliamsville Receive Rite in First
Baptist Church Here.

Twentv-faur persons from South New
fame and Willam~villc were baptised in
thu First Baptist church here yesterday
afternoon by Rev r, X. IIaokett. pas
tor of the South Newfanc Baptist
church. The party, which included Il
few friends of those vino were to be
baptized. came here ON two large sleds.
arriving about o'clock. They left here
about Z o'clock. arriving in South New
fame about =.
The baptiSm~ were the results of some
special meetings which have been held
during the past two weeks in which Rev.
Mr. Haclett WAS assisted by Rev. W. II.
Sturtevaut. who is connected with the
Vermont Baptist State Convention.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
WORLDWIDE FIGHT
AGAINST CAPITAL
ciaIists-InteTnatiOnals Plan Flank
Attack ON Capitalism, Giving Up
World Revolution.

MOSCOW. March s. Associated Press
A conference Of all the Socialists-Iu-
ternationals to discuss the formation
of a united front on world problems af-
fecting capital and labor was recon-
mcuded by the executive leaders of the
third international Of Moscow after Il
twO-wccks discussion here. The vote
was 40 to TO-
Leon Trot~kv explained that the move
simply was in Keeping with the-ucw tac-
ties having ~ their purpose a flank at
tack on capitalism ipstead of the old
n0r,.. battle for a.r i,podiate word re-
vulutiou
Some opponents. however, consider
that this step means the Ultimate de
~tructiou of the third International.
which would become onl..-the left wing
OF united body.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
MRS. FISKE SCORES
Bic HIT At HALL IN
WAKE Up JONATHAN
Noted Actress with Strong
Cast Gives Delightful
Performance
BY WILLIAM II. HASKELL

Life may seem dull at times. but it
has IFS moments. and in the theatre
one of the rareSt is that i'm which
Mrs. EiSke steps upon Il stage Where
she sits Is the head Of he dramatic.
table and her infrequent visits give
one Just time in between to worry
about the decadencc Of acting when 10.
she comes back 10 reaSsure YOU that
she. at least, has kept the faith.
Most everyone who saw her radiant.
humorous. subtle and human perform
ance in Make Up. Jonathan" YES
terday at proctor's Iarmams Blrek-
or hall must have felt thar the flame
OF high comedy viii always burn
brightly while she tends IT. There was
an electric feeling through last nights
audience that each moment must be
reliShed To the utmost. for not an
other such would come until her re-
turn. And she has been away from
Albany for six years Her audience
was en- rapport with her and her
splendid company from the start the
play. lighted by. such expert acting,
became 4 thing Of charm. and there
could not possibly be a more delight
ftl two hours in the theatre than Mrs.
F,iske. gives one in Wake Up, Jona-
than. =
Phone Fenton's. 476-W, for Seats.
If YOU miss it you will miss the
greatest theatrical treat i'm the his.
tory of BrattIeboro
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
Special to The Rcformer.4
NORTHFIELD. Mass. March 6.

In what was probably the largest town
meeting in the history of this community
the voters of Northied learned this
morning from Ralph Leach. chairman of
the special committee recently named 70
investigate town finances. that the appar-
ent deficit in the account of Town Treas
urer William j. Wright was SIT. .45:l.29.
Mr. Leach stated that the state auditors
had not completed their work of examina-
ton and it was possible that the shortage
might be reduced by Approximately $1,000
when they had finished y definite and
final report wouldsbe made. he said. at
the earliest possible moment.
Town Treasurer Wright made a plea
to the voters to withhold Judgment until
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
Did Not Picket Wills

pROVlDENCE. March G-Hcnvy
forces of national guard cavalry and
coast artillcrymeu. together with deputy
Shcriif> aud police guarded the Hope Go.
mills and Hope this morning i'm the cX-
pcctatiun that the strikers would carry
out their scheme of last Saturday in an
attempt to picket the plant with strikers
from ether mills i'm the Pawtucket valley
against the orders Of the authorities. Y
isst-miuutc ehafgc was made ih the pol
icy Of the strikers. however. with the re
suit that the expected test of the picket
ing regulations was not made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
MRS MARY FAY BRIGGS
Death of Longtime Resident of Brattle-
bar0-Native of WaIpOIe. y. ii.

Mrs Mary NJ tFay) Briggs. 81.
widow of Charles II. Briggs, died at 6.30
O'Clock last evening
She was born in Walpole. y. H.. June
-. 1911. and came to Brattleboro az a
Young woman. About 10 years ago She
married Mr. Briggs, an employc of the
Estey Organ Go. for more than 40 years.
He died in 1908 For several years Mrs.
Briggs kept house for Judge Frank Wor-
d,u ju Halifax.
Mrs Erizs< was member of the
First baptist church. but Of 100 other or
eaniZaticn.
She leaves one daughter. Mrs. Mabel
Lulclard of Boston.
The funeral arrangements have not
been made.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
WINCHESTER STORE
BURGLARIZED AGAIN
Clothing and Other Merchandise Taken
from G0odn0w Establishment Yes
terday Morning.
Special TO The Rcformcr.l

" Nv IIIa'N 7 1T, y II , NITIIiI Y.
Eight suits of clothes long coat
lined with shcepskiu. two suit cases. a
few shirts and belts were stolen FROM
the W. l. Goodnuw store i'm Winchester
early Sunday morning. II is the fourth
break at the store i'm the past six
months. three of the times the robbcr
coat behind the same AZ was done on Il
previous occasion.
The thief. craWcd through hole in
the plate glass which hr broke in one of
the doors. Several finger prints of the
person were left on the glass around the
hole These were photographed Sunday
by Walter {. Gardner County Solicitor
Roy NJ. Pjckard detailed sheriff j.. G..
Lord and Deputy sheriff Frank J. Ben
nett of Kecne and Constable William
Duso of Winchester to work ON the ease.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
Knights Of Columbus Hall

Monday. March &. at S p. m-Meeting
of Ave Maria Circle. Daughters of Isa-
bella Initiation postponed.
Tuesday. March Z, at $ p. m.-Reg-
ular meeting of Leo council Special
business: Election of delegates to state
convention
Wednesday. March s 80 p. m-Reg-
ular meeting of Protective Grange The
third and fourth degrees will be conferred.
Every member bring a member
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
TWO KILLED IN
BELFAST FIGHTS
Twenty-One Wounded In
Weekend Disorders
Among Irishmen
MISSILE THROWN AT
GROUP OF WORKERS
killing of Owen Hughes on Street Car
Premeditated-Child Injured in Bomb
Explosion This AfteimoOn-SniSing
Still i'm Progress


BELFAST, March g, Associated Press
Two persons killed and p wounded
completed the casually list in the dis
orders in this city over Saturday and
Sunday y missile was thrown today
at a group of early morning workers
without injury to anyone.
The killing of Owen Hughes in street
car saturday night was described by the
authorities as premeditated. Accord
ing to witnesses, four men questioned
Owen about his religious conviction then
shot him dead and escaped.
\ bomb was thrown this afternoon in
Grosvcnor street and the explosion in
iured a child. \ youth named Kidd, who
WAS delivering goods TO a store in the
Fails roads district was called outside
10y three men and was shot and seriously
wounded.
Sniping was resumed in other parts
of tho city this morning. but up TO ,
clock this afternoon no further casual
ties were reported.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
Centre Congregational Church

Monday. March g. at , p. m.-FirSt
meeting Of the womcns mission study
class with Miss Florence NJ ii. Wells
of 1O7 High street.
TUESDAY. March Z at y. m.-Troop
!. Boy Scouts. viii meet in the chapel.
Thursday. March ., at G3O p. NJ
Monthly supper and meeting of the
brotherhood. Fred II. IIarris will give
talk on outdoor sports. using 100
slides to illustrate.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
THE WEATHER.
Generally Fair and Warmer Tonight
Probably Rain Tomorrow

WASHINGTON. March 6-The wca-
ther forecast Generally fair and
warmer tonight. Tuesday unsettled.
Probably rain, Warmer in Maine aud
southern New Hampshire Tuesday. In
cruising somthcrlY winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
UniversaIist Church

Wednesday. March s-Troop T. Boy
Scouts
The Daughters Circle will hold a food
sale in the Red Cross room. town hall
building. Saturday afternoon. March H.
Mrs. Flagg'S class will hold q candy sale
at the same place and time
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06

Its funny how your horses arc still
afraid of automobiles here" said 4 city
resident To an old farmer.
Il dunno" answered the farmer. It's
mono $50 funny when you think how an
automobile must seem To Il horse.
Wouldn't it seem queer to You if you
saw my clothes coming down the road
with nothing in 'cm:"-KanSas City
Star.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
Methodist Episcopal Church

Monday, March 6. at 80 D. m.-At-
taincrs class social at the home of Mrs.
G. Il. Wentworth. 76 Canal street
Friday. March 10, at 80 D. m.-Rcg-
ular prayer meeting in the vestry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
Family Size.

Drug Clcrk-What kind of tooth
brush do YOU want?
CuStomcr-Gib me big one boss.
Chronicle
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
Red Men S Hall

Tuesday. March Z. at G.3O p. M
Open meeting of Brattleboro Camp.
12S1 NJ w. y. Supper and social time
for neighborS and families.
Dance every Saturday night.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
Odd Fellows Temple

Monday, March 6. 80 p. m.-The
Past Noble Grand association of Dennis
Rebekah lodge viii meet at the tclnplc
Tuesday, March :, 80 u. m.-Rebekah
drill.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
Wild and Nooly.

Betty had spent the morning AT the
zoo and had been impressed with the
sight of the wild animals She saw there
That afternoon she dashed into the
house in great excitement
Dh, mother. She exclaimed. come
quick. Out in the back yard I've found
wild worm - WaySide Tales
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06
First Baptist Church

Monday at 80 p. m.-Boy Scouts.
Teachers class.
Tuesday at 80 p. m.-Christian En-
dcaror society. Deacons meeting.
Thursday at $ u. Entertainment.
Miss Krossberry's kindergarten. Mt Odd
Fellows temple. Tickets 30 cents.
Friday at + p. n.-.JHnior Endeayor ::
G-Buffet supper: f6.30-AIission study
classes; 7.3C-ReguIar church prayer
nnnti inp
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06

Mrs. Joseph T. Reynolds wife OF the
sheriff OF Tyrrel county. North Carolina.
has established something OF record
in that she has undergone - surgical
operations and is still living
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06

WhaIcslziu is SO thick that it can be
split into several layers. each as stout
as oX-hide. and it is excellent for MAX
ing boots. bags, harness or betting. The
usefulness of the whale in this respect
is not confined to his outer skin. The
stomach furnishes d leather as soft and
a. strong as the best Kid. Anothcg ina
Fortant thing about the whale i~ that
the whole of his skin is good. The skins
of cows. horses. and other land animals
furnish Il comparatively small quantity
cf leather. for only certain portions Of
the hide are of the right quality
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06

The only EngIishman who ever became
uopc was Nicholas Breakspcar, born in
iIartfoIdshTe about the wear llU0, and
who ascendcd the pontjGcal throne as
Adrian ~.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06

The thinne<t thing i'm the world is the
black spot that appears on Il bubble he
fore it bursts. The black spot is the
center
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-06

Played Harmanus Blocker Hall in /.
Albany. \. Y, last Tuesday night In
nearly column wi'ite-up Wednesday.
the knickerboeSer Press said i'm part:
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-12-22
Executors Notice

All persons having claims against
the estate of Mrs. Cordelia Offutt,
deceased, are hereby requested to
present same, properly proven as re-
quired by law, to the undersigned
Executors, for adjustment and pay
ment
All persons knowing themselves
indebted in any way to the estate
of the said Mrs. Cordelia Offutt, de-
ceased. are hereby notified to call on
the undersigned Executors and
make full and prompt settlement of
such Indebtedness
BOURBON-AGRICUL BANK
& TRUST CO.,
Executors of Mrs. Cordelia Offutt,
Deceased. (8-3tF)
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will,
Wednesday, January 3, 1923
1O3
lights
mone notes by
deed. Possession
PERSONAL PROPERTY
household kitchen
furniture tables
mer a
TERMS:
JOHN T. HEDGES
w
(dec1s22-2e-2s-jan
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-12-22
MOTTO
TO" STOCKHOLDERS

The stockholders of the Deposit
and Peoples Bank and Trust Co., Of
Paris Kentucky, will meet at their
banking house on Monday, January
1, 1928. between the hours of 9 a.
m. and 3 p m, to elect directors
for the ensuing year.
SILAS E. BEDFORD, President.
c. X. THOMAS, Cashier.
(novG4-td)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-12-22

All persons having claims against
the estate of John Taylor, deceased.
are hereby notified to present same
properly proven as required by law,
to the undersigned Master Commits
sioner, at any time during Office
hours, prior to March 1. 1923, at
which time all claims will be bar
red.
Done pursuant to order of the
Bourbon Circuit Court, entered at
the November term, in the above
styled case therein pending.
o. T. HINTON,
Master Commissioner B. G. G.
(19-22-26-29)
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TOYS AT LAWN & C0NNELL'S.
SANTA CLAUS HEADQUARTERS

Toys in endless variety, for boys
and girls - velocipede, wagons
skates, sleds, drums and everything
to make the little ones happy-we
have it. Candy, fruit, dates, figs,
fireworks. ETC. Come and see what
we have and we are sure that the
quality and price will please you.
XXI LAWN & CONNELL.
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STYLISH SHOES GREATLY Re
: DUCED IN PRICES

A beautifully selected line of
stylish shoes and slippers for ladies,
men and children, especially bought
for the holiday trade. They make
substantial gifts for Christmas.
POSNER BROS,
(X) Dan Cohen's Old Stand.
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JUST THE THING AT ARDERY
DRUG CO.

Conklin Pens and Eversharp Pen
ellis are attractive, useful and SER
viceable gifts. We recommend them
to the buyer who wants to give
something substantial.
XXI ARDERY DRUG CO.
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SOMETHING USEFUL FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENT

What could be more useful as a
Christmas present than some of the
Pyrex Glass Cooking Pieces? We
have a splendid stock of it.
(x) LOWRY & MAY.