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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-31
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL

Marriage intentions have been filed in
the Office of Town Clerk c. $. Hopkins
| by Leland Harris Wight, an electrician,
OF "A West street, Leeds, Mass, and Miss
Anna Priscilla Widmer of 234 Elm
street, Northampton, Mass.
When Keziah Hamilton returned to
her home on Highland street yesterday
after attending the parade and Memorial
day exercises, she found 10 girls assem-
bled IN honor of her 18th birthday. Games
were played and a delicious supper was
served The young hostess received
many gifts, and the occasion was voted
great success, both as a surprise and
party.
The Main Street Parent-Teacher
association will hold its last meeting of
the year Friday afternoon at $40
clock at the home of Mrs. II. c. Rice
or Chestnut hill 1t is planned to have
the meeting outdoors, but if rainy it will
be held in the house. Brief reports of
the state Parent-Teacher association
meeting held recently in Fair Haven will
be given, followed by a social time. and
refreshments will be served. Everyone
is urged to attend.
Charles Henry Hall, a farmer, and
Miss Zylpha G. Wilder, both of 1O3
afternoon by Justice Carl S. Hopkins
copy of a marriage license issued
in Ellsworth, Me, May 6 to Paul sum
ner Emerson of Brattleboro and Mrs.
Bessie Agnes (Witham) Holmes of Els
worth has just been received at the office
of Town Clerk c. S. Hopkins. They
were married in Ellsworth May 10 by
Rev. G. L. Jones. Mr. Emerson is a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Emerson of
this place.
The funeral of Mrs. \. B. Goodale.
who died Saturday, was held in the home
at IS Western avenue at o'clock Mon
day afternoon. Rev DIR. Herbert Z.
Woodin, pastor of the Centre Congrega-
tional church, offciated The burial
took place in the family lot in Prospect
Hill cemetery. The bearers We're Frank
Baker and Adm COburn of Springfield.
Mass, George Fowler of Orange, Mass,
and Harold Staples of Providence, r. |.
Others from out of town who attended
the funeral were Evan Goodale of Boston.
Miss Hope Bolton, Ellsworth Elmer,
Mrs. Glenroy Smith and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry True of Springfield, Mass. and
Mrs. George Fowler of Orange.
Your blankets washed with Ivory
Soap Nuf sed. Tel. -. Sparks Laun-
ry-Advertisement. 25eod
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-31

Your blankets washed with Ivory
Soap" Nuf sed. Tel. y. Sparks Laun-
dry.-AdyertIsement. 25eod
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-31
CHIROPRACTORS ELECT.
DR.. George f. Lane of BrattIeboro
Chosen Vice President.

Chiropractors of Vermont met in
Montpelier Saturday and elected the fol-
lowing officers; President, DIR. J. Shaw
Webb, Burlington; vice president, DIR.
George f. Lane, Brattleboro secretary.
Or. James S. Hall, st. Adams;
treasurer. Dr. W. b. Gage. Rutland. After
an elaborate banquet served at the
Montpelier House, the following pro-
gram was given: Vocal solo, Mrs Sib-
son, accompanied by Miss Hunt: read
ing, Miss Zepherine Jones; address, Con
troll, Prof. Richardson; paper on Scarlet
Fever, DIR. Baruch; Conditions in the
South, DIR. Hall; vocal solo, Mrs. Sibson;
reading, Miss Zepherine Jones. During
the banquet, Lang's mandolin and gui-
tar club rendered selections.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-31

Gordon Woodland, II, of Arlington is
in a critical condition as a result of an
automobile accident Sunday afternoon.
With two companions, Woodward was on
his way in a Ford touring car to Ben
nington to attend a baseball game. Less
than three miles from Arlington, the car
turned turtle and Woodward was pinned
under the seat. His companions were
thrown clear of the machine and escaped
injury.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-31
Perfect Little Gentleman.

A little English lad of five at his
prayers one night solemnly said: 'Tf
die tonight, please, God, excuse me
coming to Heaven In my pajamas."
--pnstnn TRANSCRIPT
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-31
VERMONT NEWS.

Quentin Falkenbury of Fair Haven
was pronounced the best speller of Rut-
land county, following a three hour spell
down iii the high school assembly hall
Saturday afternoon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-31

Henry Fineles of Pittsfield, Mass, has
been appointed division revenue super
visor district of Vermont, New England
Telephone & Telegraph Co, to succeed c.
H. Pratt, who has been transferred to
Boston. Mr.. Fineles has been with the
company II years. in Massachusetts, the
last five having charge of accounting at
Pittsfeld. He will assume his new
duties June /
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-31

For the second consecutive year, Miss
Beulah Palmer of Essex Junction won
the spelling contest of Chittendcn county,
spelling down IS other contestants. Her
sister Mary, finished in second place, GO
ing down on the word labyrinth.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-31

Ihlrty-hve private secretaries are re-
CURED to deal with the correspondence of
the Pope.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-05-31
BROOKIINE-

Mrs. George Allbee gains slowly from
her long illness.
Callers at G. NJ. Allbee's on Sunday
were DR.. and Mrs. Osgood of Town
shend, NJ. Park Osgood of White River
junction, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. H. AIlbea
and Mrs. f. NJ Snow of Townshend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-02
MILLER SERVICE
 STATIONS SOLD
Service in Akron and Canton Now Given by Local
 Dealers

The sale of it's bis Akron and Canton tire service stations to The Instant Tire Service company. an Ohio corporation, was announced to- day by The Miller Rubber company, Akron, O. The new company ac- quires the entire fleet of service cars in both cities and continues the tire service offered local motorists.
 Service on Miller tires Is now given exclusively by dealer safes and ser vice agencies throughout the United States In turning over the big Akron and Canton stations. Miller gives to the tire dealers of the coun- try splendidly successful and prof itable method of operating. Plans proven successful here were quickly passed on to tire dealers throughout the country Tire men everywhere benefited. At no cost to them. cost ly equipments were undertaken I'm modiately the results were broad casted. The success of the Miller plan has practically eliminated the hazard in dealer tire sales.
 IL may well be said that Miller un- willingly assumed some years ago, the burden of giving tire service in these cities It was only after re- peated and insistent demands on the part of motorists that the company yielded There was no other alter native and no one else willing to as- sume the obligations involved.
 Then with characteristic thorough ness the new Miller service was made the best that 1t was possible to make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-02
FRISCO SPEEDWAY
 TOBE REBUILT

San Francisco, July 1.-The Great CT San Francisco speedway. destroy ed by fire on last Sunday will be re constructed in time to permit the staging of a national championship race on Sunday, October 15.
 The announcement was made by William Pickens, general manager Of the San Carlos speed plant follow speedway. Workmen will begin clearing the debris of the old track tomorrow morning and actual re- building operations will commence within the next two weeks, the dats depending upon the arrival of John S. Jack" Prince, noted track con- structor, now in the east. Prince will divide his time during the next few weeks between Kansas City. Mo, where he is building a speed way, and San Carlos. A large force of laborers and carpenters will De put on the job with view to fin- ishing the new speedway by the mid dle of September or first of Oeto- ber The destroyed plant was almost fully covered by insurance. the only loss to the Association being small damage to the new concreted pedes trian and automobile tunnels and other improvements made just prior to the Shriner's race. The Southern Pacific bridge and loading platforms were uninjured.
 "The new course will be much faster than the old track" declared Mir. Pickens. "It is probable that a one and one-half mile track will be built, but this will not be decide until Jack" Prince arrives on Sun day. The new stand will seat several thousand more persons than the old. and we will make number of inn provements experience taught us will provide added comfort to the spectators.
 "The october race will be at distance of 250 miles and will carry a purse of 5000. On New Years Day we will stage a 500-mile rae open to both 122 and 183 cubic inch cars. The prize money In this race will be $50. 900, and such additional sum as can be raised for a citizens lap prize fund.
 "The officials of the speedway re- ceived teeigrams of sympathy from the management of the Uniontown, Tacoma, Indianapolis. Cotati, Frens- no and Providence speedways. in addition to hundreds from auto ra.- ing enthusiasts. manufacturers. and others affected by the news of de- structionn of the San Carlos plant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-02
Inspect Battery Carefully
 Before You Start on Trip

an inspection will reveal condi- tion that can be remedied before the battery is entirely ruined by con- tinued operation.
 The Woodward company is equipped to handle all kinds of bat tery and generator work on all makes of cars, an expert on electri- cal equipment being in charge of the latter work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-02

only a moment. In a jiffy the spare was on Troubles were ended quick ly. Emergency calls were answered on the instant Mussy hands. dirty clothes, ruffled temper, missed sn- agreements and isaPpeintments We're overcome. Tires were saved from the scrap heap Motorists were in- structed in the fundamentals of ire conservation and retail tire men profited in the sales methods ie- veIoped here and passed on to them. The Miller Rubber company has completed It's service work and does not intend opening service stations In any other cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-02

c. o. Woodward of Woodward Bat tery company. Vesta battery dealer. overlook test and inspection of the battery although they are very careful to have all other parts of the car looked into before starting on trip of any consequence. Because the battery continues to do its work uncomplainingly until it's last gasp and it Is out of sight are reasons given for this neglect. Often times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-02

II. 1t was service spelled with a capital "S" Included was road ser vice, tire changing, wheel alignment and tire. tube and rim inspection.
 Competent drivers. thoroughly trained. were put on. Courtesy, ef- ftciency and speed were the watch words. The aim was to keep motor lsts' tries in first class running con d,tion. This resulted in long low cost mileage. It freed the minds of users from tire worries and saved them endless annoyances Charts and other sales data used were immedl ately given tire dealers.
 In the hands of trained servicc men. tire changing was the work of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-02

The volume of gasoline that is lost by evaporation In one stage in the handling of crude oil is equal to 1-50 of the country's annual gaso- line production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-02

wash tmeq ew h hdn bngpa awssqh dx RHcHy
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22

sording TO reports received by The
Natlona! Motorists Association.
This distribution 5 being continued
TO the respective State Highway De.
partments, according Co Thomas II.
macdonald, Director Of the United
States Bureau Of Pubic Roads. The
oasis of distribution is following The
same method of praportionate eiistri.
eution Of Federal aid funds.
11scnssing this road equipment dis
trinntIon with the National Motorists
Association. MIR. Macdonald sad:
State highway departments In max.
ing contracts for road construction
may new properly claim allowance for
the equinment which they furnish,
surplus equipment 60 the value OF
slSs.773,9S6 was delivered to the vari-
Gus state highway departments by Che
department Of Agriculture up 60 June
90, 1922, inclusive.
New York, up to June so, had re-
ceived such equipment to the value of
81 S74,Oeb: Texas, $7,s55.37s; illinois,
s6,sl4,46s: Michigan, S6.033.424; Ohio,
Sb,S72 S66, and. Rhode Island, 1886, ,77b,
the smallest amount. Forty three states
received road equipment in excess oil
'ne m'liirn dollars, and thirty-trree
states in excess of two million dollars.
There 10 apparently no prospect of
the supply of war materials running
snort as reports Of additional supplies
are regularly received by our bureau
from the War Department. This means
shat the atates may continue co draw
upon us, under proper restrictions, as
long. as the War Department continues
TO declare surplus which includes
rosN-buiiding equipment"
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
Half q Million Motor Vehicles
In Use I'm Canada at Present
'sea"y increase i'm Autos Il Shown in the Prairie
Provinces; War Materials Helm
Road building in ". $.

WASHINGTON, Oct. sl.--Es is con
serSativeiy estimated that the number
oi passenger cara and trucks tn use In
Ssa as.ts at the present time ia ap-
proximately 100000, says Consul John
eon. Kingston, Canada, In report to
the Department OF Commerce. The
nnnber Of motor vehicles in Canada
70 steadily increasing, particularly la
she prairie provinces, 9s.ere nJre
extensive system of good roada is be.
ing urged The prospects for the pres-
ent year are exceedingly promising. az
sne large crops OF grain have assured
better times and more cash for a,j
classes
A classification Of owners of cars In
the Province of Ontario shows thai
out OF the total Of isi,97S passenger
cars registered in 1921 over one.thyrd
were owned by farmers. Tradesmen
constituted the second largest owning
class, with over 23,o0n cars TO their
credit, with merchants In third place
owning over $4,000 cara Cther ciassi.
neat'ons show that commercial travel.
ers own 5,3li; doctors, 3.934; real rs.
tate agents. 1898; contractors. 2,96l
and drivers, 65i,
Vt is estimated that ehe rsu,acemerf
needs alone will amount TO 50. 600 cs rs
per year.
Acquisition by Stato Highway De-
pSrtments OF road construction eou.p.
ment distributed from among the s,,Y.
Plus var materials Of the Federal gov.
ernment is proving a boom 70 State
treasures In the United States &C.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
Fall Regarded as Ideal
For Cross-Country Runs
Report Made ON Lake County,
Indiana, Secsien of Lin
colin Highway

Antoncbile tourists os experiences
often declare chat October ts ehe best
month OF che yeas for cross-counsry
Sonring. They base their contention
on nationwide reports that most Of
the construction detours are off. that
Inc ROADS IN general are at their best
ah1 g. .ae weather is ideal for driving.
lnis condition applies particularly
to the Lincoln Highway. Each sector,
~ tnis great roadway is carefully
checked up in reports for the con-
venience of ausomobilists.
Progress in the construction OF the
Idea section of the Lincoln Highway
has been delayed materially by the
strike and the resulting cessation Of
material shipments ts the announce.
ment made from the headquarters o9
the Lincoln Highway Association In
Detroit.
This piece of road between Dyer
and Schererville. In Lake County, In
diana, the design and construction OF
which 10 said to probably have re-
ceived more thought and care than any
other section Of road In che world. is
being built by the association to dem.
onstrste what is believed 20 be the
last word in modern, durable highway
specifcssicne f0s main routes Of hSayy
travel
w. c. Thompson, consulting engineer
for the Lincoln Highway Association,
recently inspected the progress OF the
work. following the resumption Of
material shipments. He announced that
no chances will be taken in laying any
OF the concrete pavement during cold
weather This means that the pave
menf probably will be completed from
che west end Of the section to the
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
New Jersey Women
Stud y Road Bill
And Seek Benefits
Open Bid'iing and Economy
in Highway Building Are
Sea- Forth as Outcome OF
Proposed Big Bond Issue

Women votera throughout New yer-
sey are taking keen interest In the
highway bond Issue. and In many in
stances are displaying stronger
knowledge OF the economic feat lres
OF the bill than are the mems orgauiga-
tlons' according TO members of the
New Jersey Good Roads Association,
whose speakers have appeared before
large number of the women'a cluba
throughout the stats.
Open bidding and economy in road
building. with q five-year intensive
construction program for both high
ways and bridges, were set forth as the
outcome Of the proposed $4,000, ,0oo
pond issue for roads, which Is to be
voted upon ut the November election,
oy George Paddock, member OF the
State Highway Commission, address
ing women in Newark at meeting of
the Legislative department of the Stats
Federation Of Women'a Clubs.
About 82s mtles of state roads have
been constructed, the commissioner
showed, and about 400 miles remain
TO be built. The cost Of the main
tenanee on tha completed portions OF
She highways 10 less than $500 per
mile per annum, while the average cos,
OF maintenance on the uncompleted and
interior typen OF roads is more than
$4,000 per year, the commissioners
stated. To keep maintaining these In
adequate roads was wasteful ex-
sravagance, he pointed OUT.
The state will be able to finance tha
nirhway bond bill, paying inherent and
s'nking fund charges from the present
one-mili ,as, and making Il unneces-
SsSy for any increase In taxation.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
Low-Price Cars Find
Popularity in Denmark

Convincing evidence .g the popu.
In Denmark ia taken from th. psn,sh
Statistical Yearbook sor 1921. which
show the number Of motor vehicles
registered In Denmark OF the close ~
l92l, according to Assistant Trade
commissioner Il. Sorensen at Copen-
hagen.
While certain iow-priced American
gar is widely distributed, great mum.
Der OF small cars of German and French
makes enjoy considerable popularity
because Of their low cost Of operation.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22

ger car neld. whsn he became Naw York
for FrnntIin carn wtth nss,s
,luarters az 1893 Broadway, this longtime
aeIms OF this well known air. cooled line
fifteen succefsiul yesrs In the autonro-
both psgses ger cars and fr,,,,Na in ,nis
sity P1ilaneiphta, Rcd Bank ana pr.nca-
on. snats Mr.. Grabtree. In che opinon OF
ne transtin Automobile Company OF sy-
Tacnnss, I,n, ths togies successor OF Glenn A.
lsaRle upon tie isttar's retirement from
eus'nesa Mr. Grasire.'s record, general
~ x psf'ener and familiarity wieh the New
torA 9tor .narket made him a valuable adds-
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
Hudson County Dealers
Prepare for Big Show

Automobile deaiers Of Hudsoa Conn-
ey, N. j., are making elaborate plans
Tor their third annual automobile
show which will be held In the Fourth
Regiment Arn1ory, Jersey City, Noven,-
Der IL TO ie. The exposition, which
viii be held under the auspices Of tho
Hudson County Automobile Trade Az
sociation. will be devoted TO passenger r
cars. open and closed types, and acces.
sores. The armory will be filled 10
capacity with exhibits and several 1929
models viii! make their first appear
ancs. About 200 cara will be on dis.
play.
A number Of innovations will be IN.
augurased az the show. The show com.
n'ttee is planning "a very elaborate
decorative setting.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
Ruach rod a.esssrss assu

Thursday October 10 1872, woan an,o
tho records as the red lstser day In The
history sf the bptcs Motor Company. On
mat day q total OF IT'S Buick cars were
his figure exceeding by tweniy-shree cars
the best previous days production Of
these two piants.
In September the average Buick produo-
tton. according to report Including that
Of the Canadian factory, was 74s cars a
day. with a tothl for the month Of t6s42
October President n II BasaeSt declares.
ls practically certain TO greatly surpaps
that remarkable accom- npl!shrnent.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
Q. y. Amoroa. rskes e,ha,,r.

CLINTON 3 Aneruue, manager OF ths e,,.
sononur Company os Americas Boston
distribution has BEEN mada nansss, ,A"u ~
she New York locomobile branch ~ IA IA
West siXty-firs Street. Mr. Amorouo h "a
already taken up his new duties.
Mr. Ainorous reiteyea m 4 ,r-,v,, ~.
senerai Gales uanager OF the con,nan,, 'nS ,s
ne dstail OF responsbility Of the Ney,
4, rors s,a, sranoh. Ir. Travis han lately bsen
connection with his duties ea ssr,a~ai na IN
manage OF ths company nj the works In
sr,dsepore. Conn, Unds, cha new ar.
ranseineh. Mr Travis will be able TO d.
sral sales msnsger Va Sea-
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
Pierce -Arruvr saino sru.,

Fsil sales OF pierce-Arrow paessnzs-
care are continuing their upward curve.
aoconuins 20 announcement made by NV.
Arrow Motor Car Company Total sal a
made turing septrtnber were the sreatese
l50 per cent Increase over the totsi or
year ago
Ths conipAny'a Dig plant at RufYslo ia
cunning on u gul,-tfme production schc6-
uis to keep pace with ths accelera,ed do.
mand for Plerce-Arrow cara
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
olaa.aohs.n ssreuxhann Assrusa.

aofe peopls ha's visited our ssisaruDYu
rsosntls since tie announcement and aghs.
ion ,',r OF lne new oldHmobiie ereugham than
lurlnE amy osher IKE period OF ftrn..a saiH
ar, larson, OF the oidsrnc Bile Cornnany
~ New York, yesterday.
Acoorains to Mr.. Larson, the nsw Ave.
oldHmohile chassis hes nf,rsraaa 49, .
proapec's TO hic place OF business thsn
any ether one tea,ure Ia cotn,nentins IN
she nsS brnusham Mr. Larson said: "wa
a'e esp8elaiiy tntersatad In the na,nbsf OF
sonien who eains 10 view .hn nae,
proughatn.'' S @e"
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
Badger Ten a,iusa e,barxstu

improvements and refinements in aIl-
season automobile tops are keeping pace
with recent developments In regular In
closed models. For tnstance. the wtscon.
ain Top Company, inc. OF Racine. Wis,
has changed the lines OF the Badger Top.
lowering the height OF the top somewhat
and achieving graceful. atreamline on
tour that Is racy and distinctive wi.noue
sacrtficiug roominess Inside.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
Trade Notes
Packa,T Co Celebrate

Packard Motor Car Company ls prepnr.
ing TO celebrate the anniversary of she
production os tts nrst suto,nobile. The
f"ss rachafd was completed q; Warren,
on'o' oy >. Packard November 9. 1895
mac one-cyitndes motor with belt
ar've ana three epeede forward and re-
verse through sliding the bell The Pack
ara factory was moved 60 Detroit rrcr,
warren In the fall of 1904
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
Fias Officials 20 vour United stsses

Guido FornacA. president and adntn,a.
srative director OF the huge Fiat plant al
Turin. Italy, and hie works manager. En-
s.h"er oohDato, are to tour America. The
purpose OF ahe!r visit ie to tnypec, and
sludy the leading Industrial institutions
OF America with a view principally TO
advances In American mass oroduciion
ne and hte party will vtsis the leading
suto.nubtie plants but they are also inter
transportation system railroad and :, rsst .
car and tho gress hydro-electr.o general.
ing plentS.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22

bridge this gear. and che balance Of
the paving, toward Schererviile. be
postponed unsil spring. The old ma
cadam now extending Yves. of Scherer-
v,iie will not be torn up. SO that traffic
viii meet with minimum of incon-
veniSnce during che winter.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
wsussrfr,as e,on.. o.. us,...,,.

Durins the last TWO yeprs the Winter.
sronI, ron, an automatic radiator shutter ceyer
1istr'puteo oy Ryan q Hughes. OF thia
o,ty mas fonnf' great popularity dur,n~
ms tna ia rali ,arr Ihia 10 nos only because of
IN tne .mprovea appearance which II gives
mechanical snerits
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
A. q. s,arrins ,sse sssmereS

Packard executives and department.
neGda neio dinner Tho wnldor9. Az.
toria October Is TO celebrate the twentieth
anniverssry VI Woe -Preuident A c. Har.
rinEtun'g connection with the Packe rd
Motor Cas- Company Mr. Harrington
Joined Packard In 1909 HE rise to the
vice presidency Of the New York company
came through succ-ssive promotions THAI
were earned by unusual cucceas In what.
oveS Job was assigned him