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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
OUTDOOR WEDDING
Miss Gertrude A. Perkins Becomes Bride
Of Prof. w. Gehret Kleinspehn of
Middlebury College

A pretty lawn wedding took place
Saturday afternoon at 1 O'Clock at the
Perkins farm on the West Dummerston
road, when Gertrude a. Perkins was
by Rev Charles c. Chayer of the First
Methodist church. A double ring service
was used. On account of the recent dea tn
of the brides mother only relatives and e
very few personal friends We're invited.
The bride was attircd in a crepe meteor
dress and carried shower bouquet of
white roses and liles-of-the-valley. She
was given in marriage by her father,
George J. Perkins, and accompanied by
her sister, Amy f.. Perkins. as bridesmaid
who wore an embroidered French vOile
dress and carried Swectpeas. Her brother
Charles H. Perkins, acted as best man.
The lawn was prettily decorated with
cycrgrcens and ribbons.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Luther |
Tc1ney of AIiddlebury.
The bride is a daughter of George ]
ard the late Jennie NJ. (StoncD Perkins
She is n graduate of IIardwick academy
and Middlebury college and at the latter
place was member of the Delta Delft
Delta sorority. During the last tive
years she has taught mathematics in tn,
Middlebury high school.
The bridegroom is son of Mr.. anC
Mrs. John +. kleinspehn of Reading, Pa
lie is a graduate of the Reading hgl
school and Lafayette college where h,
was noted for both his scholarship an,
athletic prowess. He captained the tract
team and hung up several excellent tract
records and in his senior year won til,
Intercollegiate mile championship o
America. He also did year of research
study in chemistry at Lafayette and an
other year at Harvard. He has been in
stluctor in chemistry at Middlebury col
lcse the past two years. After Il shor
honeymoon they will return to Middle
bury, whore Mr.. Klcnspehn recently wa
appointed an assistant professor in chem
iStry and where he will teach in the sum
mcr school.
Among those at the wedding were tn
tr'dcgro0m's mother and his sister. Mis-
aura kleinspchn, and Mr.. and Mrs
Luther !. Bonney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
GOOD ROADS VITAL
Vermont Farmers Otherwise Have Lin
tied Markets-Cohditions in Halifax

III
Editor of The Phoenix -
In u recent issue under the heading:
The Farm Wood Lot you touched on u
subject very vital to the interest and
advancement of Vermont, and Incl
IDENTIFY, you have, perhaps, unearthed
the key that unlocks the secret why
Vermont is gradually losing its rural
population.
A large part of Vermonts' wealth is
tied up in 1.-THE Farm Wood Lot and
though many. economic agencies may
have combined to work toward the end
that the last census reveals, yet no
state is doing its best to prevent it, if
il fails to meet the problems upon
which its greatest wealth depends. Your
statement that whenever Vermont
farm is abandoned, it is because that
farmer has come to the conclusion that
getting living is easier and more Mt
tractvc in some other spot" could be
concluded by saying: because its pro-
ducts cannot be marketed at reason
able rate, nor with reasonable des-
patch"
No country or state can really thrive
and grow if it's arteries of commerce are
clogged and choked When the roads
that tap 1.-THE Farm Wood Lot" districts
are unfit for use for large portions of
the year, the farm product. whether
it is logs, hay or huckleberries, has a
market limited TO walking distance,
horse or trucl-load distance. according
to the conditions of the roads. Rome
conquered. built roads and governed the
world, because she kept the arteries of
travel open and thereby had access to
the world wealth.
To illustrate what has to be over
come in the line of roads let me quote
what took place near Halifax. in which
locality the roads are particularly poor
in approaching either from Brattleboro
or Wilmington. Early in July last
year, | had two parties of prospective
! buyers of Vermont farms with me. Be
fore reaching our destination our auto
mobiles were hopclessly mired and the
hope of sales of Vermont farm land met
u severe back. Imagine n truck
| load of lumber or apples attempting to
.traverse this road / am sure it would
have Jared worse than our light passen-
ger vehicles. Therefore,, there is no
market for the product of a farm that
cannot reach the place where it can be
used. or the railroad by which it can
be shipped to a market.
Vermont has advantages that could
br capitali2ed and made of advantage, tC
Ill of its citizens, and the taxes, that
now fall on the few. as YOU so clearly
point out. would be divided among tho
MANY if they were applied toward tax
.ng Vermont. one of the oldest states II
he union, out of the frontier class and
Ylacinp il where it rightfully belongs. il
| he forefront of the progressive com
nonwcalths of the union. One of the
frst aids toward this end is to keep the
inc of communication open. One OF
Vermont's greatest needs IS rood roads
SUBSCRIBER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
MRS. MARY MILLER DIES.
Mother of Attorney c. Menzies Miller
Had Been i'm Ill Health Long Time
Former Resident of New York.

Mrs. Mary (Menzies) Miller. ~. widow
4 Thomas r., Miller of, New York and
mother of c. Menzies Miller of the Bar
Ter. Barber & Miller law firm, died at
: 20 o'clock Wednesday morning at her
home in the Manley apartments. She
COR the past five weeks had been confined
70 her bed. Death was the result of n
ihock
Mrs. Miller was born in New York city
Neb II. 1910. one of the four children
t William Menzies and Alice (AdamS)
}Icnzies. In 1871 she married Thomas Il.
Miller of New York. an importer Of rare
Gathers. He died May 81. 1880. Mrs.
Niller's home always was in New York
'cr parents came to Brattleboro to live
It the Brooks House. The family was
blgcd to leave New York at that time
N account of the health of Mr. Mcnzies
md they chose the Brooks House as theiI
,omc. having become somewhat ac
u0inted here on the occasion of several
revious visits when they stopped over
fountains. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Mcnzies
lied at the Brooks House. and Mrs. Miller
md son remained there until 1909, when
hey began keeping house.
Besides her son Mrs. Miller leaves one
rcther, James G.. Mcnzies of Hyannis
Alass., and one sister, Mrs. a. Lee Glenn
nts of Newark, n. j. One son died il
infancy.
Mrs. Miller was of retiring DISPOSE
ion, seldom leaving her own home, il
which she took much pleasure, but thos,
Who visited her there became her warn
personal friends. Being a great lover o.
ookS she read almost constantly unit
or last illness. She was especially font
II travel and in earlier years was able t
axe many pleasurable trips. She nevc
affiliated with any organization.
y private prayer service was held il
he home at 4 O'Clock yesterday after
loon. Rev. Walter c, Bernard. rector o
st. Michaefs Episcopal church, official
ng. \ committal service will be held il
Woodlawn cemetery in New York today
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
WILSON TO BOX IN RUTLAND
Mddleweight Champion to Appear il
Main Bout Afternoon of July 4

Arrangements have been completed
and contracts signed by Marty Killilea
f Boston, manager of JOHNNY Wilson
hampton middleweight of the world,
md William Glass, president Of The
Putland Exhibition association, for the
appearance Of Wilson in the main event
,f an all-star boxing exhibition on the
7utland fair grounds the afternoon OF
Tho man secured by Mr.. Glass to meet
Wilson is Al Demars of Indianapolis.
Ind. Demaris is former champion of
he L. S. marines and has an enviable
~ecord as fast. clever. aggressive boxer
The program will contain five bouts, two
# eight rounds. two of six rounds and
me of four rounds, making a total OF
y rounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30

him in the event of his reelection. His
letter follows
Editor of The Phoenix:
| desire to announce through the col
umnS of your paper my candidacy Tor
nomination at the coming primary for
reelection as town representative on the
Republican ticket
In whatever service one may be called
upon to render, whether in public or
private life, experience is a most valua-
bic asset. Having served one term in
the legislature, | believe that / am well
prepared to give to the Office that care
full and efficient service which will be
most conducive to the best interests Of
our town and state.
We are all mindful of the problems
with which the next legislature will be
confronted. If the voters nominate and
elect me to this Office, it will be my con
stant purpose to give them the best there
is in mes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
AMOS =. BLANCHARD
'reen River Resident Dies at Age of SO
Funeral Monday

Amos =. Blanchard, SO, died Friday
n the home of his daughter. Mrs.
1tis johnson. in Green River. He was
orn in Marlboro. July 10, 1893, a son of
r. and Mrs. Isaac Blanchard. Mr.
'Irs. RoNana A. Briggs Phelps. June
3. 1916. She died Jan. 1 of this wear
{ the age Of 40. at their home in West
milford Mr.. Blanchard had been pre-.
'iously married and leaves two daugh.
Hrs. Mrs. johnson and Mrs. holland OF
Springfield, Mass.
The funeral was held Monday morning
t 1910 O'Clock from Moran & Rohde's
undertaking. rooms Rev. w. II. Bishon
aston of the West Guilford church
thclnted. The body was taken tC
,orthfield, Mass, Monday morning fol
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
NORTHFIELD SUES WRIGHT
Files Suit for $-50,COo Against Former
Treasurer 10 Recover for Miss Ken.
ncy'S Shortage

TREASURER 10 recover Tor MISS Ken
ncy's Shortage
An attachment in the sum of $4,000
has been filed with the registrar of deeds
in Greenfield, Mass. by the inhabitants
81 Mortified against Warren Wright,
former town treasurer, an action of con
tract in which the plaintiff says that tho
defendant has not in his possession
Foods and estate to the value of $4,000
hut has entrusted and deposited Ger.
tain sums of money in the Orange Say
ings bank. Franklin Savings institution
Of Greenfield, Greenfield Savings bank
fthol Savings bank. Springfield Five
Cent Savings bank. and the Springfield
Institution for Savings.
According to state auditors, investiga
ton of accounts of Mr.. Wright when he
had the position of town treasurer.
showed a shortage of $l7.457.l5. and
thus far nothing has been shown to indi.
cate where Miss Elizabeth Kenney. as.
sstant treasurer and housekceper for
N'r. Wright, spent the money of the
town
Miss Kcnnev is now in Franklin
county inil in Greenfield awaiting trial
rnon charges of forocrv and larceny in
tho July sitting of Franklin suncrior
court She was held under $4,000
bonds, which she has been unable to Sc
cure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30

of the farmers ranged from deficit of
$50 to an income of S2,052. The returns
also showed that farmers who have real
lied the best incomes are those who kept
high producing cows, good bulls, or have
a large number of cows, or those who
have three on four sources of income, the
incomes increasing according to the size
of their business
The object in getting farmers to keen
accounts is to bring out the factors which
Show where the losses are and where
profit can be made to give the farmer an
opportunity to study his business and to
secure statistics which may be used when
needed to show what the farmers are
doing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
ADVANCEMENT IN TAXES.
In Village S2.Ss as Compared with $2.72,
and Elsewhere S2.66 Inste0d of 1922
ii School Tax Remains Same.

Assuming that the incorporated school
district finds itself able to worry along
on g onedollar tax rate-a question
which the voters>of that bailiwick will
decide next month-poll taxpayers with
IN the village will be assessed S2.SS for
the current year as compared to ST.
in 1921. while those outside will pay
n poll tax of $2.G6. instead of 1922
the amount they paid last year. The in
creaSe within the village is 16 cents
and that outside 81 cents.
The following table explains the in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
WOULD RETURN
TO LEGISLATURE
Frank E. Barber ANNOUNCES Can
didacy for Representative

Says Experience Is Valuable Asset -
Pledges Best That Is in Him in Event
of Reelection.
Claiming experience as valuable as
set and declaring that he is prepared to
give the office of town representative that
careful and efficient service which will be
most conducive to the best interests of
the town and state, Attorney Frank e.
Barber. who served this town us repre-
sentative from Brattleboro in the last
legislature. announces in a communion
ton published herewith his candidacy for
nomination and election to the same po-
stion again this year. on the Republican
ballot. lie pledges the best that is in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
POMONA GRANGE TO MEET
tate Lecturer to Attend Session in
Westminster Saturday

SaXtons River Valley Pomona Grange
will be entertained by Boydcn Grange
It Westminster Saturday afternoon and
vening, July l. There will be a bust
Tess meeting at p. M. with program
Is time will allow. Supper will be
erved at 6 o'clock with substantials fur.
,shed by Boyden Grange. Visitors are
'sked to bring pie or cake. The eve
ing session will open at s o'clock.
-Therc will be an opportunity to take the
ifth degree If any desire to do so. The
program. which will be open to the pub.
g. will he of patriotic nature. State
lecturer Lawrence of Springfield will
i've an address on Good Citizenship.
Every Granger in the district is urged
to make an effort to attend
Eivn IL the sncral number of the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30

George Deyette. 6S, Of Benson. who
had held many public Offices. died at his
home Tuesday morning. He served as
Justice of the peace II years. town
treasurer II years, member of the house
on the general and taxation committees.
He leaves his wife, son and a daugh-
ter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
URGING FARM ACCOUNTS
Conferences Held with Farmers by II. =
Young of Burlington and County
Agent HarVey-ROOks Summarized

Several conferences with farmers, both
Individually and in groups. have been
bold recently by II. II. Young of Bur
lington. farm management demonstration
and County Agent II, Wilton Harvey.
Mr.. Young presenting the subject of farm
ing accounts.
The books of farmers summarized so
far this year show that the labor returns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
WOULD BE STATES ATTORNEY.

\. W. Butler OF Jamalca NnnOUhces Vah'
d:dacy-Thinks Experience Since 1904
Sufficient Qualification.
Editor of The Phoenix:
| wish to announce through the col
rmns of your paper that am candidate
for the Office of states attorney at the
primary election Sept. -, 1922, on the
Republican ballot.
1t seems to me that my experience in
The law since 1904. when | was admitted
to practice fits me for this Office.
solicit the support OF the VOTERS OF
Windham county on the assurance that
If elected l will use my best endeavors to
enforce the laws.
Very truly yours.
ALBERT w. BUTLER.
Jamaica, June 26.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
incorporated school tax estimated.

Nelson Guyott, arrested yesterday
afternoon at Nashua. n. H., by PATROL
man Thomas =. Mclaughlin. while act
ing suspiciously. was found to be an es-
capped prisoner from Montpelier jail. The
Montpelier officers confirmed his confess
sion to that effect.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30
so Years Ago
Happenings Of June, 1872,
Taken from the Files of
The Phoenix

Last Friday, June 81, was terribly
hot day. Mercury "a to % in the shade.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30

The strawberry crop in this section ha,
begun to ripen. and although wcel
later than usual, it promises to be
fine one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30

Messrs. J. Estcy & Co.. of this place
have pledged $1,000 toward the establish.
mPnt of n seminary at Raleigh. n. c.,
for the education of c0lored women
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30

The Brattleboro House has been sold
to II. A. NIorcy, late proprietor of the
thicepee House at ChicOpee, Mass. Mr..
Morey took possession Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30

Fountain Engine Co., No. a. have re
celved an invitation to attend the Fourt
of July muster at Montpelier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30

Tho now bell of the Congrcgationalist
church, proving unsatisfactory, has been
removed and another one will be pro
cured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30

Five is the sacred number of the
MoOrs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30

\ block of granite was recently Gu
ot NJ quarry of Hayden, Flint & Co.. a
Fitzwilliam. n. H., that was IS fee
long. by III feet wide and 1G thick. (
portion of which will be used in fcncin;
the grave of James Fisk, jr., in thi
place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1922-06-30

The delegates chosen to attend the Re,
publican convention mt Montpelier were
Chas. *. Field, Kittredge IIaskins,
Incob Estcy. David Goodcll and George
Howe. Mcssrs. Field and Goodell being
unable TO attend, their places were sup.
piled by Hon. III. Cults and f. A. Nash.
Bisbee daily review., 1922-02-26
DE MBY INSISTS THAT ENLISTED
 MEN NUMBER AT
 LEAST 80,QO0
Conference Is Held at White House, Seeking Compromise
 on Naval Strength
ESTIMATE IS OPPOSED
Declare That Denby's Figures of $350,000,0OO For
 Fiscal Year High

WASHINGTON. Feb, 25. = Presi. dent Harding inauglrated an effort today to reconcile wide differences or opinion between the navy depart- ment and congress as to the size and cost of the navy for the next fiscal year.
 At White House conference with Republican members of the huse naval committee and Representatives Mondell of Wyoming. the Republi- can leader, the president. seeking to compromise what some members nave described as extreme views" is said to have declared that with the size of the army fixed by the arms conference, the total enlisted personnel ought not be less than SO.- 900.
 Secretary Denby, in outlining de- partment needs to the committee. had insisted on an enlisted strength of S0,000, and the present officer per sonnel, including $40 members of the first class at Annapolis, to be grad uated in June. Chairman Butler and other members of the committee have insisted, however, that Denby's figures for an appropriation bill car rying a total of $350, 100000 were too high and reports have reached the president that a considerable num- Der of house members were demand ing a cut so sweeping that there might be funds enough in the new navy bill for only 60.000 men.
 In the face of determined opposi- tion to his estimate, Denby and Ad- miral CoontZ, chief of naval opera tions, announced that they stood pat on the figures. It was because of this situation that the president call ed in the Republican committeeman. with whom he conferred for an hour and half in general exchange of views.
 The feeling prevailed in some quar-
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Bisbee daily review., 1922-02-26
DEBATE WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO SENATE CHAMBER
Senate Leaders Hope to Bring All Arms Treaties Up For
 Debate in Open Chamber
SAY TAP DEBATE WINDY
Committee Approves Naval Limitation and Submarine
 Facts Unanimously

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-Finally accepting a compromise reservation program, the foreign relations com mittee cleared the way today for transfer of the arms conference treaty debate to the open senate.
 The four-power treaty, which has proved the most troublesome of the arms conference treaties in commit tee discussions, was ordered favorably reported with a blanket reservation drawn by committee members after a consultation with President Hard ing.
 At the same time, the committee acted favorahly on the naval limita- tion and submarine treaties, voting virtually without debate and with tne understanding that members could further present their views on the senate floor.
 Only the general Far Eastern and Chinese tariff pacts now remain on the committee calendar. and senate leaders hope to bring the whole group Of treaties into the senate proper early next week, so that debate on them can begin as soon as a vote is reached on the separate treaty re- lating to Yap. Around the Yap treaty,
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Bisbee daily review., 1922-02-26
F FAVORS BONUS
 BEING PAID BY
 F0RE|CN BONDS
30 Republican Members Sign Open Letter Vigorously
 Opposing Sales Tax
CHIEFS DAILY WITH BILL
Declare Sales Tax Unjust to Ex-Soldier; Advocates Using
 British Bonds to Pay With

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.- Thirty Republican members of the house of representatives. prominent in the group opposing the sales tax. came out formally today in favor of using the refunded foreign bonds to fi- nance the soldiers bonus.
 In a joint open letter to Chairman Fordney of the ways and means con- mittee, they said the use of these bonds would remove a grossly un- just proposal. prevent the political overturning of coneress and will be just to the ex-soldiers who saved for us these foreign debts"
 ''The bonus should be passed with out any obnoxious tax and should be passed without delay" added the let ter. which was framed by Represen- tative Frear of Wisconsin, and sign ed by 29 other members, mostly from western states.
 Your action of yesterday, support ing by the subcommittee of reject ing sales tax ca the bonus bill the letter said, will receive the hearty support of members of con- gress generally. We believe the sub committee vote of 2 to against such a tax is a close index of house sentf- ment on the subject
 "A sales tax would penalize every ex-soldier and compel him to pay to- ward his own meagre bonus Nine hundred thousand jobless eS-soldiers will be obliged immeriatelv to pay consumption taxes under any sales tax law.
 No sales tax law could get through the house and senate in less than 90 days, if passed at ali Ninety days more would be required to secure a clerical force to put the law in oper- ation, thus taking until September or October of this year
 Congressman Longworth is auth crity for the statement that when British bonds are received in June or July, next. these can be used with the approval of the president to fin arlce the bonus, or several months before any sales tax funds would be available.
 "Semi-annual interest on this debt amounting to s125,OOO,oo0 has been voted in the British budget, and Is understood to be collectable by June 1, next"
 WltH lulS ielIeT, SdIeS tax OppOu- ents gave notice that their campaign would be vigorously waged, despite the rejection of the tax proposal by the subcommittee. The Republican membership of the ways and means committee will meet next Tuesday to consider the subcommittee action and the fight of consumption tax op ponents will go on, at least up to that time.
 Chairman Fordney declined to say today whether he would consult with President Harding before the com mittee meeting Tuesday, but The i'm pression gained today at the capitol was that Harding would be advised of yesterdays action by the sub-com-
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