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Williams news., 1922-12-29
NOTICE

Some of our good citizens do not seem to take seriously the matter of paying up their light and water bills ',efore the 1Oth of the month follow ing service. We hereby give you extract from Ordinance No. 1O1, Section 2 which reads:
 All of the said and foregoing charges, (meaning light, water etc.) shall be due and collect1ble on or before the 1Oth- day of each month from and after the month during which such service has been furnished, and payable to the Town of Williams. And in case of any failure or default in the making of such payments, within said time, the said service shall be shut oil until the same has been so paid, and a charge of (S1.O0) One Dol lar shall be, and it is hereby made for the restoration of the same, before the same shall be replaced or restored, to be paid by the person or persons desiring such restora- ton thereof"
 By order of the Town Counci!
 M. B. STARTZMAN,
 Town Clerk.
Williams news., 1922-12-29
Jackie Coogan Delights All.

A large number of children, old and young, attended the matinee of Jackie Coogan in ttTrouble" given at the Sultana Theatre Tuesday afternoon Jackie was at his best. All who en- joyed the privilege of seeing him were delighted with the performance and may be banked on to be present at any other of his productions. The matinee was given for the benefit of the children in particular and was cer- tainly fully enjoyed by all of them. Practically every child in Williams was present at the performance.
Williams news., 1922-12-29
Methodist Episcopal Church w. T. LOOMS, Pastor

The public might be interested to know that Mrs. McLeese with her splendid class of girls won the first place in the six weeks contest and were we'll cared for thru the courtesy of Mr. Kirwan, Jerry Lee and Mrs. Cole, who contributed to their phys ical comforts. The girls were given a party at the McLeese home Tuesday The class of Miss Aphra Anderson won second place and are grateful to Mrs. F. o. Poison, Mrs. Loomis and MT. Lee for their contributions towards their close second. The class was given a social hour at the church Thursday afternoon with Miss Jag gard as chaperone.
 New plans for the coming year will soon be presented to the entire school for a progressive work.
 You will always be welcome to all departments of our church work, and those not worshiping elsewhere will find a real church home with us.
Williams news., 1922-12-29
Mir. Edward. Severely. Injured.

MT. Edwards Severely. InJured
 A large dog running along the streets last week up set MT. J. V. Ed wards, who fell to the pavement with such force that a serious injury to his hip was sustained and he has been confined to his bed since. It is fear ed that his recovery will be matter of some time as the nerves and mus cles of the hip were badly injured. MT. Edwards has host of friends in Williams who extend to him their sympathies in this, his misfortune, and hope the time of convalescence will pass as quickly and pleasantly as possible for him, who has always been such jovial good fellow with every one.
Williams news., 1922-12-29
METHODIST CHRISTMAS
 TREE A GREAT SUCCESS

The Christmas tree eXeTc1SeS gwen at the Methodist church Sunday night delighted a large audience and filled all the little folks with happiness. The exercises were given by the child ren from the primary grades up- All of the children did extremely we'll showing unusual talent both among themselves and on the part of those training them.
 The cantata presented by pupils above the primary grades, was very clever one and quite won the aud fence. The program in full appears below:
 1. Greeting Song-Primary Depart
 ment. g. Recitation-Eoline Easton
 Tom Rittenhouse. 8. Xmas Tree Song-Primary girls
 in costume. 1. Recitation drill, Christmas Gifts
 John Hinton, Barbara Lockett, Howard Edwards, Helen Cole,
 Georgia Harris, Eunice Dial. 5. A word of welcome-Baby Billie Rhyan. 6. Xmas song-Elmer Brown. T. Selection-'Christm Long Ago
 Grandma-Grace Sweetwood
 Grandpa-Dorolis Wright. F Accompaniment-'L Old
 Sweet Song". 8. A Frolic by Santa's Elves.
 Mrs. Startzman's and Mrs.
 Howe's classes. Cantata, ''Johnnie Doubter": Teacher, Harriet Lebsch.
 Johnnie Doubter, Clark Cole. Santa Claus, Kenneth Lebsch. Boot Black, Melvin Reese.
 Newsie, Ernest Stelling.
 Old Mother Hubbard, Zella Hudson. Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe,
 Dean Rhyan.
 Old Mother Goose, Anna PiZzuti. Little Miss Nobody, Margaret Lee. Fairie, Bobby Wilder.
 Uncle Sam, Junior Poole,
 Johnny Bull, Max Hochgraef. Alabama Coon, Charles Murray. Jack Horner, Ernest Hudson. Boy Blue, Clymer Jeffries.
 Boo Peep, Muriel Loonlis.
 Jack, Charles Sweetwood. Jill, Margretta Way. Accompanies of evening: Miss Catherine Miller, Miss Bertha Hofner. Chorus: Mrs. McLeese's class of girls, Directress, Mrs. J. Loomis. Primary Assistants: | Mrs. M. Startzman, Mrs. Chas. Sweetwood-
Williams news., 1922-12-29
Santa Honors Prof.

In expression of their esteem of Prof. Cureton the high school faculty members presented him with very fine fountain pen last Friday during the Xmas program at the school house. A little later during the pro gram Miss Pauline Jones, in behalf of the grade teachers, presented the popular superintendent with hand some mantle clock, in due expression of their respect and appreciation of his services.
Williams news., 1922-12-29

Forty million dollars in treasure has been unearthed from Egyptian tombs. Those forty millions were no more help to the dead pharoahs than forty grains of sand. The thought that someday inquisitive barbarians of a later nation would so desecrate their graves, would have worried the pharoahs greatly. The man who has his remains cremated and the ashes scattered from an airplane, need have no fear of his grave being robbed.
 G. R. Anderson, convicted murder CT and train robber has been captured after Is months of freedom. He es- caped from the Texas state prison af- ter serving ten years of fifty year term. He will be returned to Texas as soon as he is able to leave Cal ifornia hospital in which he was de- tected.
 The hunt for Clara Phillips is still unearthing many rumors of clews but that is about as near to real clue as the officers of the law have as yet sue ceeded in getting.
 O O o
 An official of the League of Nations asserts that labor conditions in Ger many are better than those in France That is one good thing about getting in debt-it makes people work.
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 Give the News your printing. It costs no more and your money stays at home-
Williams news., 1922-12-29

Moscow, Dec. 18.-As the gold rub le cannot at present be regarded as the real measure of value in Russia, a new ruble called the ttgoods ruble, " corresponding to the value of certain kinds of goods is to be introduced as common currency.
Williams news., 1922-12-29

The Old Year has about drawn it's curtain over all trials and struggles The New Year will soon be ushered in with it's hopes and aspirations, and may it come like the Treasure Ships of old, laden with all good things, and free from cares and troubles, IS the wish of your friend at the Little Store. K. C. KIRBY. |.
Williams news., 1922-12-29
CHRISTMAS
 EXERCISES AT SCHOOL

A great many of the patrons of the Williams schools joined with the child ren from many of the different rooms in witnessing and enjoying a varied and interesting Christmas program Friday afternoon. The program was given in the high school auditorium It was made up of parts of programs given in the different rooms during the forenoon of the same day in ad- dition to features prepared by the higher grades specially for the after noon's program. The program ap- pears below:
 1. Christmas Songs-First, Second
 and Third Grades. 2. Play-First Grade American. 3. Play-First Grade Mexican. 4. Christmas Songs-Fourth Grades 5. Play-Fifth Grade |6. Play-Sixth Grade
 '. Play-Seventh Grade s. Play-Eighth Grade
 g. Glee Club.
Williams news., 1922-12-29
our ca,leee Folks Return

Our College oIks rNeturH
 The Williams delegation to the state University returned in full force this week to spend tn holidays in the dear old home town. Among the number are Misses Lenore Reese, and Margaret Dufield and Claude Melick.
Williams news., 1922-12-29

Day Old Chix-Golden Buff, Brown and White Leghorns, Anconas, Black Minorcas, Buff Orpingtons, R. l. Reds' Barred Rocks and Turkens-
 ENOCH CREWS, Seabright, Calf.
Williams news., 1922-12-29
FOR QUICK SALE

All of my furniture and rugs, 1 heating stove, 1 range, Victrolas, 3 rifles, 1 shot gun. Inquire at resi- dence c. K. WICKENS,
Williams news., 1922-12-29

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Williams news., 1922-12-29

Start the New Year right by paying your subscription to the News, in ad- vance.
Williams news., 1922-12-29

When you boost your home towr you are boosting yourself too.
Williams news., 1922-12-29

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Williams news., 1922-12-29

MT. and Mrs. Walter Finney came up from Los Angeles to spend the holidays with Walters parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. D. Finney. Walter Is finishing his course in the dental cot lege of that place.
Williams news., 1922-12-29
Entertains Teachers.

Mrs. J. H. Meh1 entertained the teachers of the Williams school very pleasantly last Friday night, at her home. in honor of Miss Minnie Ander- son who was leaving the next day to attend the Tempe normal school. Lovely refreshments concluded sue eessful evening.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-25
WHITNEY ESTATE
TO MASSACHUSETTS
In Berkshires - Pay $50 900
to Estate.

PITTSFIELD, Mass, March 25.-The
state of Massachusetts yesterday became
the owner of the famous Whitney estate
on October Mountain, it consisting of
about 10000 acres bought from the es-
tate of the late William p Whitney Of
New York for 100000. of which $4,000
was pledged by Berkshire men.
Mrs. Richard T. Auehmuty of New
York. is to give the state an additional
1000 adjoining the Whitney forest
The formal transfer of the 1000 acres
IS delayed by the absence of one of the
trustees of the Achmuty estate who is
n Europe. Mrs. Auchmuty, in
telegram states that the deed viii be
sled sS soon as the trustee returns from
abroad, about April Is. Mrs. Auch-
mutys cffer was contingent upon the
ACQUISITION of the Whitney tract.
The state viii have 1000 acres of
beautiful mountain timberland as a re-
suit of this deal
The first price set on the property was
$4,000. but reduction was made by
the Whitney Realty Co. to 100000 when
it became known that the payment OF
this sum would be guaranteed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-25
SEVERAL HUNDRED
LOCAL SHIFTERS
Fad Which Is Sweeping Country
Reaches Curious Secret
Organization of F'Iappers

The Shutters, that curious secret or
canization of he and she happers. which
has spread so rapidly in the last few
weeks. has found its way into practically
every large city and town of the East
1t has come to Brattleboro with its
same appeal to the youthful imagina-
tion, and as a result there are several
hundred members of that order in town
now wearing the official insignia of the
organization. a paper clip.
The Kesternan Co. of New York city,
at the first outbreak of the new fad. de-
signed a special naper clip insignia for
the organization This compspv now av-
-~ages sale of about 1000 of these
:lins every day.
Where the organization started or
'-ho started it. nobody seems to know.
Tho main point of the shifter initiation
= THAT tho person initiated has to give
Ne iuitiator tho gift which he asks for.
These oifts vary from slight sum of
morov or a boy of chocolates to kiss.
not of tho rrolassos kind.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-25
Masonic T emple

Monday. March 81, at 7.30 p. M
Spring reunion of Webster Lodge of Per
fection. Seventh degree: Provost and
Judge Major c. Houghton presiding
$50 p. m.-Fourteenth degree: Grand
Elect Mason. Christie B. Crowell presid-
Tuesday. March %, at 7.30 p. M
Spring reunion of William Vinton Coun-
Gil. Princes of Jerusalem, u. ID. Fif-
teenth degree knight of the East or
Sword. Ernest G. Gustafson presiding.
Wednesday, March %, at 80 2. M
Spring reunion of Marsh O. Perkins
chapter. Rose Croix, H-R-D-M, Z. ID.
Eighteenth degree: Knight of Rose Croix,
H-R-D-M. Christie b. CrowelI presiding.
Thursday, March 80, 73o p. Tn.-Brat-
tlebro Lodge. Nos l02, +. and A. Nj.
Stated communication f. A. degree.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-25
Profits of About $500
at Valley Fair Used for
Permanent Improvements
KIWANIS CLUB
FOR BRATTLEBORO
Temporary Organization Formed-Mem-
bership of so or More Expected
HOlyOke Kiwanians Here.

At a meeting at the Vermont Wheel
club last evening the initial steps to
ward the organization of a Kiwanis club
in Brattleboro were taken. A club of 80
or more members viii be formed to take
its place with the 20 other New England
of the Holyoke, Mass, kiwanis club and
Paul +. McCready of Chicago, assistant
international secretary, were present
and explained the aims and ideals of the
organization,
f. l.. Hildreth of E. /. Hildreth & Co.,
was elected temporary president of the
c.Eb and c. b. Crowell was chosen tenn
porary secretary and treasurer. The
board of directors is comprised of Fred
\. Harris. Robert L. Fits, George N.
Clay, Or George r. Anderson and l..
Guy Tasker.
kiwanis is an organization of business
and professional men with a membership
of 62.000 representative men located in
725 of the most progressive communi-
tics of the United States and Canada.
Two men from each line of business or
professional endeaYor are included in
the club Kiwanis is non-political and
"on-seetarian. Each Kiwanis club rep
resents all of the varied interests of a
community and is eo-ordinating infiu-
ence to cause all organizations to work
togother for community good. The OBJ
iocts Of the club are:
The Observance of the golden rule in
business life.
The DEVELOPMENT of fraternal spirit
among the business men of commu-
nitv
To coordinate individual effort into
on organized force for community bet
torment
To discuss and study the science of
business buildipg
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-25
MED|CI IS FOUND
GUILTY BY JURY
Acting Judge Daley Fines
Nottingham Man $500
and Costs
LIQUOR ILLEGALLY.
IN HIS POSSESSION
Jury Out but IL Minutes-AttOrney for
Respondent Gives Notice of Appeal
Liquor Found at Medici's Condemned
High Percentage of Alcohol.

High Percentage of Alcohol.
In the trial of A. AIedici of Whiting
ham, charged by the state with illegally
possessing. intoxicating liquor, which was
tried in the town hall in Wilmington
yesterday before Acting Judge w r.
Daley of the Brattleboro municipal court
and jury, the jury returned a verdict
of guilty after considering the case II
minutes The verdict was returned about
800 p. m. .. ....#
Acting Judge Daley fined Medici $500
and costs of $11645. He also sentenced
the respondent to serve not less than six
months nor more than seven months at
hard labor in the house of correction, but
suspended the prison sentence on payment
OF the fine and costs. In the event that
the fine and costs are paid. thus avoiding
incarceration, the respondent will be
placed in charge of the probation officer
until further order of court.
States Attorney Harold E. Whitney of
Rrattleboro conducted the prosecution and
Attorney T.. S. Jones of Wilmington was
counsel for AIediei. There was much in
terest in. the case and many spectators
gathered in the town hall, where the trial
took place.
The witnesses for the state were Sheriff
Frank L. Wellman and Officers E. II.
Metcalf, John O. Tucker, George Tucker
and Roger Bracket of Brattleboro, b. A.
Whittemore of Guilford and III. G.. Reed
of Jacksonville. Witnesses for the de-
fense We're the respondent, Medici. Mrs
Medici and Robert MOnagle of Whiting
ham A jury on Thursday found Monagle
not guilty of intoxieatiOn.
The taking of testimony was completed
early in the afternoon and arguments
were made by counsel After the verdict
Attorney Jones moved that the verdict be
dismissed as being against the evidence
but the court overruled the motion, where
upon Attorney Jones asked for an ex-
ception saying he would take the case
to the supreme court Medici was placed
under bonds of S1,000 and was released.
His sureties are Eugnio Piantoni of
Readsboro and Ernest Simpson of Whit
ingham. Medici conducts rOoming
house in Nottingham.
Before the trial of Nediei the case of
the state against intoxicating liquors
found at a raid in AIedci's home was
taken up. The liquor was in two jugs. a
twoquart bottle and two three-gallon
Jars No claimant appeared and Judge
Daley CONDEMNED the liquor and ordered
it destroyed, taxing the costs of $50. 90
against AIedici Medici claimed that he
knew nothing about the liquor and did
not know that it was in his house until
after the raid, although the officers testi-
ned that 1t was found in a bedroom in
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-25
TREATY Is RATIFIED
Senate Gives Margin of Four Votes
Over Necessary TwO-Thirds.

WASHINGTON, March %. The
four-power Pacific treaty. the centre of
controversy over accomplishments of the
Washington arms conference. was Tati-
fed by the senate yesterday with no re-
servation except the mo alliance"
declaration proposed by the foreign rela-
tions committee and accepted by Presi-
dent Harding.
ing a margin of four over the necessary
twO-thirds, was. recorded after the op-
ponents of ratification had made more
than 20 unsuccessful attempts to qualify
senate action by reservations or amend
ments distasteful to the administration
On deciding the roll call II Democrats
voted for the treaty and only four Re
publicans opposed il.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-25
Association Has Assets in
Cash and Bonds of
Over $4,000
ENTIRE BOARD OF
OFFICERS REELECTED
Discussion by Stockholders
in Their Annual
Meeting

Profits of approximately $500 from
the last fair were shown at the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Valley
Fair association, which was held in the
Chamber of Commerce room yesterday
afternoon. As President c. L. Stick
ney said, however, the directors antici-
pated the profits and made some needed
permanent improvements, which prac-
tically used up the proceeds of the fair
These included new surface for the
race track, which cost 81 ,S5S. a new and
larger vaudeville stage, new dressing
rooms, some new fence and some new
cattle sheds. The ordinary annual inn
provement expense was in addition to
these permanent improvements. 1t was
shown that the association has cash as
sets of IS. .262, and there are no out
standing bills. Mention was made of
the fact that the dates for this years
fair have been selected. being Tuesday
and Wednesday, Sept. 26 and 27 Off
GERS We're elected and there was general
discussion for the good of the fair.
President Stickney presided and the
call for the meeting was read By Secre-
tary ID. E. Tasker. The ron was called.
and the minutes of the last meeting were
accepted and placed on file. On account
of illness Treasurer Fred c. Adams was
n \
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-25
HEARD CRY IN
ARBUCKLE ROOM
Mans Voice Replied "Shut Up!" Hotel
ChamberInaid TeStifies at
Third Trial

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25.-Ros-
eoe (Fatty) Arbuckle spent his Both
birthday yesterday attending his third
trial on charge of manslaughter grow
ing out of the death of Miss Virginia
Rappe film actress. Besides many tele-
grams and one radio message of congrat-
ulation, Arbuckle received pair of socks
from his wife
Yesterdays session was taken up
largely with the reading of the testimony
offered at the second trial by Miss Iey
Provost District Attorney Brady offered
an affidavit to show that she could not be
returned to the jurisdiction of the court,
and stated that she was i'll in New Or
leans The defence made an unsuecess-
full attempt to have her testimony at the
first trial read also.
Testimony that she heard a cry of 'Oh,
my God, no, no." and reply in mans
voice, shut up" coming from the suite
occupied by Arbuckle, was given by Mrs.
Josephine Keza, chambermaid at the
Hotel Francis.
The witness, under cross-examination
by the defence, said that the afternoon
of the Arbuckle party she was working
on the floor on which the film comedians
room was situated She said she heard
the cry between and go O'Clock.
Harry Doyle, assistant manager of the
hotel testified that when summoned to
Arbuckle's suite. Labor day, he found
Miss Rappe semi-nude and apparently
unconscious. on a bed in Arbuckle'S room
He said he assisted Arbuckle in carrying
her to another room and called the house
physician.
He later returned and told ArbuckIe
that "the lady appeared TO be all right
and not in a very serious condition" He
testified that he later asked Arbuckle
that Arbuekle replied. IF she doesn't do
so, | will
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-25
WATER SPORTS TO
RIVAL WINTERS
Community Service Plan
ming Activities
of Summer
PLAYGROUND WORK
TO BE EXTENDED
Executive Secretary Brown Also Has in
Mind Baseball, Tennis. Swimming
Pools, Kite Flying, Ete.-Meetings
Being Planned. ..-. s.

Plans are under way by Community
Service. under the direction of +. X.
Brown, executive secretary, for n spring
and summer program of activities.
The program contemplates the organ
ization of new Fairgrounds, extension
of present play grounds, baseball. tennis,
horseshoe pitching, kite flying, the def
mite organization of swimming pools,
which would include provisions for safe
swimming under the best conditions !;
also definite water sports under compe-
tent supervision. o..
There is a strong. feeling with large
number of members of Community Serv-
ice that water sports are to rival win
ter sports in Brattleboro and the com
mittee is beginning early with plans in
order TO have them completed so that as
long season as possible may be enjoyed.
In a report which recently came to
the attention of Mr.. Brown on the re
suits of the Lake Michigan swimming
pools for Chicago it was shown that
there were but three drowning accidents
among 4.000,000 persons who used the
supervised pools, while there We're 800
drowning accidents among the swimmers
in JlnsuperviSed pools. ~+f
There were no accidents through the
winter among the thousands who used
the skating rink and it is the purpose of
Community Service to organize swim
ming so that the parents will have no
need to worry.
Among the contemplated features of
the playground work will be the organ
ization of voluntary workers for play
grounds under the direction of Mr..
Brown and the training of leaders to as
sist the boys and girls.
1t is expected that pageants viii be
arranged 50 as to provide for neighbor-
hood participation.
This afternoon the Community Serv-
ice of Fort Dummer, under the chair
manship of f.. G. Gustafson, will accom-
pany Mr.. Brown on a survey for swim
ming pools and for playground
ON Wednesday evening the COmmun-
ity Service of Esteyville. under the
Craftsmanship of C. A. Baker, is to have
meeting in the schoolhouse to consider
well-rounded program for playground
activities and for a swimming pool
Plans are under way for a similar
meeting to be held in West Brattleboro
some time next week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-25
Possible Sabotage At Lawrence

LAWRENCE, Mass, March PA
possible case of strike sabotage was re-
ported today. Five circles. part of pin
setting machines used in the combing
department of the Pacific mills, were
damaged by acids. Authorities at the
mills said they did not know whether
the damage was Intentional or acciden-
tai An Investigation has been started
by the police Inspector s department.
Although Lawrence is probably on the
verge of textile strike because of wage
reductions in seven mills there was no
outward indication of it today.