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6 THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1912 TWELVE PAGES BRATTLEDORO. Sedgwick Woman's Ilellef corps will Borvo n public supper In Grand Army hall Thursday evening. April 18. Mrs, I.ucy A. Harris, 73, widow ot Al bert Ilnrrlg- of St. Johnsbury, died In the liome of her sister, Mrs. A. It. Gregg, on North Main street early this morning. The gross receipts ot tho Hrattleboro post olllco for the year ending March 31, were $49,109.20, which was $2298.17 more than for the previous 12 months. Tho net revenue to the government tho past year was $20,283.48. The Woman's club will meet Wednes day afternoon In the Congregational chapel. The subject will be "Our state Institutions," and the speaker will be Mrs. I. V. Hazen of St. Johnsbury, who has been on the board of examiners of state Institutions. One ot the notable dramatic events of tho season Is tho coming to tho Auditor ium next Wednesday, when Kngland s great diameter uctor. William Ilawtrey, and his distinguished London company will present the laughing success of two continents, "Dear Old Billy," a clean and wholesome farclal comedy In three acts by W. II. Risque. The annual meeting of tho woman's exchange for the election of onicers will be held In the rest room Monday after noon at 3.30. Reports will be given and action will be taken on the proposed ....i...ntit in thn nnnntttutlon so that tllIldlV.l.ll b " " " five members of the governing board shall constitute a quoTum. ine uouru will meet at 3 o'clock. About 75 couples attended the waltz ing party given by Spauldlng and Marlon In Orange hall Monday" evening, for which Leltslnger's orchestra furnished music. The prize waltz was entered by n large number of couples and the prize of a $5 gold piece was awardod by the Judges, F. II. Nlms, Michael Dunn and Alclde Marlon, to Jnmes Clune and Miss Helen Clune. John Brennan, an electrician at the Fort Duinmer Mills, was so severely liurne.l about the face yesterday morn tng while working at the mill that It was necessary to remove mm to ine Memorial hospital. He was working at a switchboard and had in ins muni a pair of pliers which came In contact with a switch that was part of a r.30 volt circuit. The contact made by the pliers caused a short-circuit and tho flash enveloped his face, badly burning It. Ills burns were dressed by Dr. . 11 JJnne. The auction sale of the Hardware and Wooodenware company's property, sched uled to take place In Woicester today, was postponed to April 20, by Judge J I j. Martin this week. R. II. Fentress of Baltimore, who bid olt tho property at the first auction sale, has appealed from Judge Martin's decision not to confirm the sale and the appeal is set for hear Ing next October. Meanwhile no reason Is known why tho property will not be sold April, 20, as Mr. Fentress failed this week in an effoTt to secure a stay of the auction proceedings. Mrs. Fremont Hamilton Is 111 with diphtheria In her home and John Warren Hamilton, her son, Is In the city hos pital In Bath, Me., Ill with the same dis ease. John W. Hamilton, who Is a stu dent In Bowdoln college, came home re cently on a vacation and returned Mon day of this week. On Tuesday he was taken 111 with diphtheria and was taken to the hospital. His mother became 111 Wednesday afternoon, and doubtless she contracted the disease from him. Both have the disease In pronounced form, but are doing well. Eight or nine college students out of 40 In the D. K. E. Ira ternlty house at Bowdoln have had diphtheria, and a few weeks ago Mr. Hamilton took 2000 units of dlphtheretlc anti-toxin. A meeting of the real estate committee of the West River Valley association was held In the County House In Newfane Tuesday. Those present included Pres. J. H. Ware of Townshend J. H. Under wood of Newfane, Georgo Brlggs of Wardsboro and F. H. Wlllard of Towns hend. Harry Knight of Jamaica was made a member and It was decided to appoint other members In' Windham and Ixmdonderry. This committee Is anxious to have the names of all residents of the valley who have property for sale, as they are preparing a list of pieces of available real estate In order to be ready to answer enquiries In response to ad vertisements, and they hope that all per sons having real estate for sale will no tify them at once. Blanks to be filled out may be secured from any member of tho committee or from the secretary, H. C. Rice of Brattleboro. A petition Is being circulated by Sec retary C. S. Hopkins of the board of trade and signed by a large number of business men and other residents which will be presented to the Boston & Maine railroad. It reads as follows: "Wo hereby petition and ask that you kindly arrange so that the southbound train now leaving South Vernon at 8.03 a. m. be run enough earlier so as to connect with or becomo part ot the express train leaving Grcenlleld at 8 a. m. and ar riving at New York about noon, or, run the 8 o'clock train a little later from Greenfield so that the 8.03 South. Vernon train can connect with this express at Greenfield." If the railroad authorities .act favorably on the petition it will be much easier for residents of this locality 1o get to New York and return. With the night service a , person could leave this town shortly after 7 o'clock In tho morning, have the afternoon In New York city and return that evening. Tho cast for the First regiment band play which will be presented May 10, 17 and 18 has been selected. The play Is Augustus Daly's "A Night Off," In four acts. The cast Is as follows: Justinian Babbitt, professor of ancient history In the Camptown university, Myron 1'. Davlsj Harry Damask, his son-in-law, E. G-. Chace; Jack Mulberry, In pursuit of fortune, under the name of Chumley, Fred C. Adams', Lord Mulberry, In pur suit of Jack, J. I Ferrlter: Marcus Brutus Snap, in pursuit of fame and fortune under various legitimate aliases, Fred C. Cressy; Prowl, usher at tho university, Harold Putnam; Mrs. 55an tlppa Babbitt, professor of conjugal management In the professor's house hold, Mrs. C. B. Crowelli Nlsbe, the youngest "Imp" of the household, Miss Mary F. Cox; Angelica Damask, the eldest, Mrs. G. B. Hunter; Susan, the "brassiest,'.' Miss Daisy Wells, The time of the piece Is "recently" nnd the place "near-by." There are four acts, the first, third and fourth being the pro fessor's study nnd the second the re ception room at Damask's. MONEY BACK. here's Some Talk on Square Deal Lines. Fifty cents; that's all, for a box of MI-O-NA stomach tablets that will bring a smile to your dyspeptic counto nonce ten minutes' after the first dose. And Wilfred F. noot atatcs that If MI-O-NA doesn't end the misery of In digestion or banish stomach distress of any kind, you can havo your money bock, nMila mlnrantno nnrtllna rt tVin fnWOVJltlC A ,11.1 bh.u,uu " vw k.w - " aliments, gas, acidity, heaviness, distress ai6r cuing, lurinenuiuon, neuriuuui, waterbrash, belching, sourness, pain In stomach, biliousness, dizziness, nervous ness, sleeplessness, bad dreams, night sweats, headache, constipation, despond- mi VilnnHnn fnnl hrAnth. nnntnrt tongue, sea or car sickness, morning iCKness. n.n.a a tifiT fnr ATT. O A atnm. ach tablets at Wilfred F. Hoot's and druggists everywnero. Selectman A. E. Merrill haB been hav ing tho West river bridge re-planlted this week. A social, whlch was attended by about CO couples was held under tho nusplccs of Leo council, K. of C, In their assem bly hall WednesJay evening. A musical program In charge of Mrs. K. D. Wilson. Fred H. Spauldlng, Jr., and Leo Sharon, will be given nt the Grange meeting Wednesday evening. Sixteen members of Miss Emma J. Gregg's class of girls In tho Congrega tional Sunday sohool enjoyed n supper in tho chapel Tuesday evening. After the supper a social tlmo was enjoyed. The Massachusetts House of Repre sentatives on Tuesday ordered a third reading of tho bill authorizing the Con necticut River Railroad company to ac quire tho property rights nnd franchises of the Vermont Vnlley railroad of Ver mont and the Sullivan County railroad of New Hampshire. The bill had passed the Senate. The April meeting of the Brnttleboro Ministerial union was hold In the Congre gational chapel Monday forenoon. Rev. H. A. Goodhue was elected moderator, a paper on "The adventure of faith" was read by Rev. Dr, John R. Gow of the first Baptist church and n sermon on "Reserve powor" was preached by Rev. D. E. Trout ot the Unlversallst church. Carpenters have -begun work on Charles Miner's new building on Elliot street and part of the Joists for the first floor have beon placed In position and some ot the studding for the first floor has been erected. Mr. Minor said this week that he had had several applica tions from prospective tenants, but that he would not let any part of the building until It was completed. The annual communication of Colum bian lodge, F. and A. M., was held In the Masonic temple Tuesday evening. These officers were elected: W. M., Sanford A. Daniels; S. W., Arthur L, Billings; J. W. K. I'. Harrington; treas urer, Frank B. Putnam; secretary, James B. Randoll; trustee, FranK u. Putnam. Owing to the absence ot Mr, Daniels the uppolntlve olllccrs have not been named. Otllclals of the New England Telephone company have extended the Greenfield district so that It will Include all ex changed In Vermont, with the exception of a few on the New Hampshire border line, all the way from Whately to the Canada line. This places the manage merit of all the telephone service of the New Kngland company In this state, with the exceptions noted, under one head, but in no way affects the Brattle boro exchange. Heretofore there have been two districts In Vermont, Burling ton being the centre of one and Rutland the other. Hrattleboro has been 111 the Clieenlleld district. William C. Hot-ton reiorts that birds are very plentiful nround the feeding grounds at Fern cottage this season nnd nun invy uuve ueeu numerous an will tcr. llo has seen many specimens with In the past few days, among them being the tree sparrow, red poll, Junco, brawn creeper, chickadee, white breasted nut hatch, red breasted nuthatch nnd purple lliieh. Among the migratory birds on their way north he has seen the son sparrow, robin, phoebe, fox sparrow and many other varieties. Because of the backward season and the many snowfalls the Insect-eating birds have found It difficult to obtain sustlnence. An important dramatic announcement is that of tho coming of England's greatest character actor llllam Haw trey, and Ms company of London players to tho Auditorium Wednesday, April 17, In a three-act farce comedy, "Dear Old Billy," which has Just olosed a long run in Chicago, where the critics de clared It to be the funniest play seen In that city In years. The company, author and locals of ,the piece are distinctly English, and It Is said to excel as a laugh producer such Illustrious English successes as "The Private Secretary," Charley s Aunt, and "Jane." The com pany which will be seen here is exactly the same that appeared In Chicago for four solid months and will go to Boston for a long engagement after their ap pearance here. The biennial roll call of the Unlversal lst church was held last evening with more than 130 members present. A ban quet was served at 6 o'clock, and after wards Miss Katharine Martin and Miss Gertrude Plurnmer rendered vocal se lections. Rev. E. Q. S. Osgood of the Unitarian church gave a short talk, fol lowed by the roll call by the secretary, Mrs. J. Foster Stearns. Letters were read from absent members In Kansas, California and other states by the clerk, Miss Ada Mason. Rev. G. F. Foilier of Rutland, superintendent of churches In Vermont and the Province of Quebec, spoke on "The home and the church," and his talk was overflowing with strong points. Since the last roll call In 1910, GO persons have united with tho church. Mrs. Georgo E. Warner and Mrs. Emily S. Edwards were In charge of the program and Mrs. Melvln E. Cooper had charge of the banquet. A pleasing feature of the baptismal service In St. Michael's Episcopal church Saturday afternoon was- the- ded ication of a Bible, the gift of Mrs. J. L. Martin In memory of her father and mother. Tho book Is the American1 edition of the revised version, a largo volume, and It Is handsomely bound In morocco. On the cover Is printed in gold leaf "In loving memory of Ed ward and Susan Griggs LIHey Dewey, Easter, 1912," and on the Inside- Is writ ten "Presented to St. Michael's church Brattleboro, Vt by Jessie Lilley Mar tin, In memory of her father and mother." The gift was presented' be cause the general convention of tho church recently gave permission to use. In reading tho lesson at morning and' evening prayer, cither the American- or tungltsh edition of the revised version of the Bible In place-or the King James version, which has been In use since 1611. Rev. Andrew Harper, Jn,' read' Bishop Hall's address at the annual con vention of the dlocesa of Vermont the Sunday following tho convention last June, In which attention was called' fer tile fact that permission had been grant ed for tho use of the now version. Mrs: Martin thereupon decided to give one of tho American- editions to tho church. Three adult persons were baptized' at the service Saturday. Mrs. Elizabeth, M. Waldron. Mrs. Elizabeth Marlama Waldron; 61 wife of Alfred J. Waldron, died In her homo on the Marlboro road In West Brattleboro Monday morning. Death was caused by a shock of paralysis which she sustained last August. She was born In Compton, Canada, Dec. 1, 1850, and was a daughter ot Samuel and Betsey Chaso Pierce. She was mar ried to Alfred J. Waldron of Compton, Oct. 8, 1880, anil they lived there until 14 years ago, moving to BernardBton. Six years later they moved to Vernon, where they remained llvo years on tho Johnson farm, nnd three yenrs ago moved to tho Georgo Barrett farm on. tho Marlboro road In this town. Mrs. Waldron was a member of the Uni-. vcrsallst church In Compton and in tended the Unlvorsallst church hero. She was a member of tho- Royal Tem plar lodge In Compton. Besides her hus. band she leaves two sons, Hosmer D. Wnldron of West Northfleld nnd Eg bert A. Waldron of Wst Brattleboro, and two daughters, Mrs. Besslo Parker of South Dcerfleld. The funeral was held In the homo Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. D. 13. Trout officiating. The burial took place In West Northfleld, Mass., and the bearers were Ecbert A. Waldron and Homer Waldron, sons, D. W. Parkor or wouin ueerneld, Mass., unu ii;gDcrt Cairns of Bcrnardston. Among thoso from out of town who attended the fu neral were Mr. and Mrs. Egbort Cairns of Bernardstan, hardwood floor Is being laid In the Brooks House pharmacy. One of two pnrrots which Rev. Father M. J. Carmoily brought home from Brazil escaped Saturday and hns not been recovered.- , Miss Ellznbeth Cnttanach has sold to Dr. W. P. Craig of Wnlpole the Fpnl automobile which she, drew at the Knights of Columbus baznnr. Mr. and Mrs, George W. Fuller will observe their golden wedding nnnlver sary Saturday, April 20. They have Is sued cards this week announcing that they will be nt home from 3 to 9.30 o'clock on that day. The funeral of W. II. Minor, who died In Chicago Thursday of last week, was held Saturday and the body was placed In a tomb, On account of the Illness of his daughter It has not been decided where the burial will take place. The Fort Dummer Mills, have opened an office In the old house near the mill, which has been completely relltted, and C. A. Brown of Providence, R. I., Is employed ns bookkeeper and Miss May Moylati of this town Is stenographer. A large electric sign has been suspend ed from the Brook's House balcony In front of Bobbins & Cowles's hardware stre which advertises "Keen Kutter" tools. The sign Is In the form of the "Keen Kutter" trade mark and red nnd white lights are used for Illumination, In speaking of the flood which Inun dated the greater part of the Island this week, M. J. Moran of the Island Park company snld that the company had an tlclpated floods and had made plans ac cordlngly when Its buildings were built, and that the flood would not affect the plans for building a hotel on the Island. Lieut. J. P. Barnes, 5th United States Infantry, of Plattsburg, with Adjutant General Lee S. Tlllotson of St. Albans and Capt. L. D. Taylor of this town,, held the annual inspection of Company 1, Sat urday evening In the armory. There was a full attendance of the company. The same officers Inspected Uie First Reel ment band In the band room Sunday and Monday afternoons. F. W. Keuch sustained an Injury to his ankle and n cut above the right eye Saturday- afternoon when n ladder on which he was standing slipped and threw him to the ground. He was lifting a storm door Into his barn on Chase street and had placed the ladder nt the door on the second floor. When lie was up about 10 feet the ladder, which was standing on the Ice, slipped and let him fall. John B. L'Heureux, 81, died Friday night In the homo of his daughter, Mrs V. L. Mettey. In Northampton. The funeral was held Monday In Sacred Heart church and the body was tnken to South Hadley Falls for burial. Besides Mrs. Mettey, who formerly lh'ed In Brattleboro, he leaves two daughters, Jars. A. N. Dragan of Northampton and Mrs. Chester Gilmore of this town. The West River passenger train due here at 9.20 a. in. did not arrive until 3.43 Wednesday afternoon. While near the Salmon Hole In Newfane the rails spread nnd dropped the cars upon the ties. A wrecking crew was sent from here and the mixed train which had met the passenger at TownShend went back to assist In getting the cars on the track The mixed train proceeded to SouthLon donderry and returned In the night. About 40 friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. L Clark gathered at their home at 10 Cen tral street Tuesday evening to remind them of their 2jth wedding anniversary. The gathering was a complete surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Clark. Refreshments were served and the guests were enter tallied by piano selections by Miss Hazel Clark. Games were played and the oc caslon was very' pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Clark were the recipients of many sll ver gifts and a sum of money. L. H. Barber opened his new music store In the former sample room of the Brooks House Saturday evening. There was no formal opening. The new store Is finished In white and on one side Is shown the several lines of pianos which Mr. Barber carries nnd on the other are displayed the talking machines records and supplies. The music Is shown near the front of tho store Is a modern display case and a dhow case Is used to display various musical In struments and musical goods. The window offers an excellent opportunity for show ing the goods and a large assortment has been placed there. The annual meeting of i Fort Dummer chapter, R. A. M., was held last evening In the Masonic temple. These officers were elected: E. H. P., C. B. Crowell; K., O. F. Benson; S., IC P. Harrington; treas., F. W. Putnam; sec, W. A. Shumway; C. of H., A. L. Pettee; P. S., L. II. Houghton; It. A. C. Wlllllam Cushman; M. 3d V V. H. Winchester; M. 2d V., P. F. Crown; M. 1st V., F. G. Puttee; chaplain, Klttredge- Hasklns; S., M. C. Houghton; S., G. M. Clay; T., J. Albert Taylor; trustee, J. Albert Taylor; corporator of the building association for three years, J. A. Taylor. Tho funeral of Mrs. Norman F. Cabot was held In the home on Terrace street at 2.30 o'clock Monday afternnoni Rev. Roy M. Houghton, pastor of tho-Congre-gatlonal church, ofllclattng. The church quartet sang "Lead, kindly light," and "Rock of ages." The burial took place in the CaDot lot In Prospect' H11V ceme tnry, the bearers being Francis Goodhue. Jr., of Germantown, Pa., Frederick Hol brook of Boston and William Brooks and Emerson Brooks of New York. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. William B. Cabot and two daughters, Miss Anna Cabot and Miss Eleanor Cabot, of Boston; Mr. und Mrs. 'Frederick Holbrook, son- and daughter, Cabot Holbrook and' Miss Grace Holbrook, of Boston; Francis Goodhue, Jr and daughter, Miss Mary Goodhue, of Germantown, Pa., and' Will iam Brooks; Emerson Brooks and' Mrs-. Augustus Hurlbnrt of New York: Plans for building a dam acroxss the Connecticut river at the French King rapids north- of Turners Falls woro- dis cussed before the harbor and land' com missioners fn Boston Wednesday, Ste phen Young, counsel for the Connecti cut River Pftwer company, nnd Henry r. llarrlman, president of the French King Rapids Power company, appearihir In behalf of the project. No opposlttbm to till, plan' w.13 made. Tho river Is 4001feat wide. , It Is not proposed to put, any structure In the river which will make It hlghor ut high water than now; The two stonewnys on the west qunrter of the- dtttrr wfll take care of the- surplus water. At- the most there nre not over 15 acres In Massachusetts which- will have to be flowed so that damages- must bo paid, unJ nn aero or acre and oi half In Now Hampshire. The bankw aC the river are 15 to 20 feet high. Motor boat nnd canoe- owners want some way pro vided' for going above the dnm, and Mr. llarrlman suggested a skldway with tackle to draw the boats up rn a report of tho annual, meeting of Uu First Baptist church the church cal endar for last Sunday contained the following: "A vote of appreciation for tho long and valuable service of Mr. Wellman, who declined a reelection as truste. was passed unanimously by a rising vote. Tho clerk rwportcd access Ions by baptism, 10; by letter and exper ience, 15; total, 25; net Increase, 6; real dont mombers, 395; total enrolment, 623, There hns been received during the year, for current expenses, $3903.75; for foreign missions from all sources, $332.51; for homo missions from all sources. Includ ing the valuation of missionary barrels nt $200, $531.07; for publication society, $52; for stato convention, $293.25; for ed ucatlon, $39; for family fund, $80.99; for local and general bcnovolonce, $123.25; by the Woman's society, not Included In tho missionary accounts already named, for tho ropalr fund, $300, and for other purposes, $298.01; by tho Bible school for Its support, $240.89; bringing tho grand total to $6261.35, Surely this Is a good showing for an average year, cer tainly to be surpassed In the year to come," Bingham chapter, O, E. 8., wilt elect ofllccrs Tuesday evening, April 10. Sup per win bo served nt 0.30. A meeting of the Mechanics' Aque duct company will be held In H. C. Streeter's olllcc In Crosby block April 20 nt 7.30 p. m. The missionary- and nld society of the Baptist church will hold their annual meeting Thursday. April IS. ut 3 o'clock In the chapel. A large attendance Is de sired. Fritz Hanson failed to throw Tounl- meii, u Finn, In Pitch burg TuesJay night twice In GO minutes. In fact he fulled to get a single fall. Tho Finn weighed about 1C" pounds. Because of the flood the elevator and conveyors In E. Crosby & Co.'s grain elevator were out of commission from Monday to Wednesday. The water In the basement was four feet deep. A meeting of the directors of the board of trade which was scheduled for Tuesday evening of this week 'was post poned a week. At tho next meeting the date for holding the annual meeting will be decided upon. Canton Pnlestlno held Its annual ladles' night reception Wednesday evening In Odd Fellows' hall and about 90 couples were present. Music was furnished by Dugiui nnd Wales and dancing was en- Joyed. During tho evening refreshments were served. T'he trout fishing season will onen next Monday. The streams are still high and cold, with snow and Ice along the banks In the woods. A few enthusiasts will visit the brooks, but the general rush this year will not take place until me weainer is warmer. Business relative to the purchase of real estate will be brought before Wan tastlquet lodge of Odd Fellows In tho regular meeting Monday evening. It Is understood that the lodge contemplates erecting a bulldLng for the use of the Odd Fellows and Rcbekuhs. The women of Sunshine society, branch 1, will hold their annual rum- mage sale Friday and Saturday, April unu .u, in me basement or tho Kmer son building on Elliot street. Any con trlbutlons of clothing, shoes or old fur nlturo will be gratefully received. The candidates for the high school iracK team came out yesterday after noon for practice on the fair grounds under supervision of Athletic Instructor Dlodrlch Stolte. Twenty boys reported and some promising athletes were given workouts. The Invitation meet will be held May 23. The Easter services at the Retreat were conducted by Rev. E. Q. S. Osgood and Mrs. W. II. Bond sang "The city divine," accompanied by Mr. Bond. A quartet consisting of A. L. Mnynaid, E. V. Morse, C. B. Crowell and F. S. Knight sung "Onward and upwurd" and "When we stand before the King." Joseph LeRoy and Miss Emily Mary Gottwald were married .Monday In the town clerks ofllce by Justice C. S. Hop kins. Mr. LeRoy Is proprietor of a barber shop over tho Richardson Main street meat market and Mrs, LeRoy has been employed by Dr. C. S. Pratt. Mrs. LeRoy left yesterday for a business trip of several weeks In Florida. The body of Thomas Boyden Hem Is, 03, who died In Athol, Mass., April 0, was brought here for burial In Locust Ridge cemetery Tuesday. He was a son of Bradley and Mary Ann Bemis of Dum merston. Tho committal service was conducted by Rev. E. Q. S. Osgood and the bearers were Elijah Wales, Arthur P. Slmonds, W. B. Vinton nnd W. C. Mitchell, masons. Workmen under the direction of the 'board of bailiffs completed work this week on the break In -the sewer In the rear of the White River Chair com pany's plant. The rains had washed a gully In the bank from South Main street and under the sewer pipes on the Hats off Vernon street. The pipes gave way under their own weight, allowing the sewage to run over the ground. The Easter number of the Christian Work and Evangelist, a New York mag azine, contains a two-page article by Miss VIolette Reynolds of New York, daughter of Mrs. A. D. Reynolds of this town, reviewing aix recent novels. The outlines of the stories are set forth In attractive form and good English, show ing that the reviewer, as well as the authors, possesses literary talent. Workmen are excavating for the base ment of E. C. Crosby' four-story garage to be built at the corner of Green and High streets, on the site or the Retting building, and steel girders have arrived for the construction of the building. A cement mixing machine- Is being Installed and a stationary engine and derrick have been placed on Green street, mak ing the north end of that street impos sable. In the regular meeting of the Mutual Aid association Munday afternoon It was voted to change the day of the regular meeting from the second Monday to the spcond Wednesday In each month. The report for March showed that 77 calls were received; all emergency calls and all for sickness were filled with tho ex ception of one, which was out of town; the supervisor made 109 calls with 10 patients under care; the district nurse made 140 calls with 23 patients under care. In the meeting of the selectmen Mon day night the proposed widening of North Main street north of the common und the proposed laying of a sidewalk on the same street were again discussed.. D. T. Perry submitted figures as to the cost of the Improvements. To widen the street would necessitate building a re taining trail for some distance along-, the west side. Mr. Perry presented plans which had been made at the request of the late Selectman John Galvln last year nnd which showed the levels of the street after being Improved, Rev. Roy M. Houghton will preaoh IB the- Congregational church the nuxt three Sundays, his trip abroad having been postponed from April 10 to May 4. On that date ho will sail from. New York on the steamship Alice of the Austro-American line. The first atop will be at tho Azores. There will be 10 persons In the party of which Rev. Mr. Houghton -will bo a member. They will visit Egypt, Palestine, Syria, Tur key, Greece, Italy, Switzerland; the Rhine region In Germany, Franoa- and England, returning to Boston Aug. 12. Mrs. Cora M. Adams, 50, widow of Loren M. Adams, formerly of this. town, died in the home of Ernest Ml Whitney at 30 Prospect street Sunday after a year's Illness with tuberculosis. Her homo was In Vernon, but on account of her Illness alio was brought here two weoks previous to her death to be? cared for. She was born In Whltlngham May 4, 1862, and was a daughter of Lewis Jlllson, who died 30 years ago, and Sarah (Chase) Jlllson, who 'died Jan. 25, In Vernon. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Adams lived several years on tho first farm south of D. M. Barber farm In this town. Then, hhey went west, but soon returned and carried on farms In Whltlngham, Jacksonville and Guilford many years, then going to Maine. About a year later, which was seven years ago, Mr. Adams died and the mother and largo family of children came at onco to Vernon, living on the farm next north of tho J. O. Frost place. Mrs. -Adams leaves seven chll-, dren, Lesllo L Ernest E., Walter C, Arthur F, nnd Eleanor V. of Vernon and Allco A. and Stella C. of Brattleboro, also five brothers, Linus, Walter and Arthur of Stewart, Neb., and Frank nnd Wesley of Whltlngham. Tho funeral ser vices are reported In the Vernon corres pondence In this paper. The burial took place In Mornlngsldo cemetery. Walter IX. Halgh, tailor, announces a full assortment of trousers for the spring season. BRATTLEBORO PERSONAL. Mrs. H. O. Fuller rcturneJ Saturdnv to Stamford after visiting relatives here. Fred L. Smith has' been In New Ynrit and Philadelphia this week on business, Paul Gehrlng of New York was mirat of Miss Deulah Tucker S-'turdu- an J aununy. Miss Helen Mori I hns lii.nn Mimn.ii.,!. a week In New York with Miss Harrlctto uumsuoii. Ansel Pierce went to K to stny temporarily and clip horses In his brother's stable. Austin J. Gleason is very 111 In the omC ?f,,hls 80"' rrea B- aieason, In kjj.iiiiKiieiu, muss. Lester G. Utley of Northamuton was a guest Saturday and Sunday of Miss iuumrinu .wuriin. Mrs. Edwin Grlflln of Brooklyn was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall D, Grout the first of the week. Jlrs. Jesse Ntles of Hoosick Falls, N. ., base been a guest of her sister, Mrs. W. R. Daley, this week. Fred Johnson who formerly was em ployed on the Bradley farm, has entered the employ of C. S, Hopkins. Mrs, W. T. Bruce Is teaching the eighth grade In the Main street school this week for Miss Mabel Applln. Mrs. H. M. Wood and son, Carroll, were guests several days this week at John T. Moore's In Bellows Falls. Lyman Smith returned to the Worces ter Polytechnic Institute Sunday after spending the Easter vacation at home. Dr, Frank E. Hasklns returned to Bos ton Saturday after a short visit with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. inland Hasklns. Miss Clara Gale, who has Just returned to Claremont from a visit In tho West, has been In town several days this week. Mrs. Lucy Sawyer of Townshend, who has been at W. A. Gilbert's several weeks, will return to Townshend to night. Mrs. E. C. Hamilton and son, Ernest, returned Monday from Bennington, where they visited a few days with Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Hopklnson. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lockwood went to Springfield, this state, yesterday to at tend the funeral of Mr. Lockwood's urotlier-In-law, Munroe Adams. Pavld Wlllard of New York city came to this town Tuesday to remain about 10 days. He will sail for Spain for an c-xteiuieu visit in about two weeks. Albert Fuller of Minneapolis Is at home to attend the golden wedding annlvers ary of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George w. i-nucr, wnicn will tnKe place AprJl Clarence Whltaker of South Main street was operated upon In tho Me niorlul hospital Monday evenine for an pendlcltls by Dr. G. R. Anderson. He Is resting comfortably. Miss Minnie O'Brien formerly employed In the J. C. Day & company store In Bellows Falls, will come to Brattleboro .Monday to assist Houghton & Slmonds tniough their sale. Orlln Whitney and Harold Whitney were visitors In town Saturdav ami Sun day. Both young men formerly lived here and are now employed In a restaurant in hlte River Junction. GeoiKe Burton, who worked hprp for James Allen and Joseph Leroy, went last week to Readsboro, where he Is woruing In a pool and billiard room bowling alley and barber shop. W. F. Root, who went to Montpeller as a delegate to the second district Re publican convention Tuesday, attended a meeting or the state board of phar macy In Montpeller the same day Mr. and Mrs. Dennlson Cowles re turned Wednesday evening from a 10 dax' visit in" Daytona, Fla. While there they stayed at the Palmetto House, own ed by C, O. Chamberlain, formerly of mis town. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Whlttler of Montpeller came Saturday to visit their daughter, Mrs. H. G. Barber. Mr. Whlttler returned Monday morning. Mrs. Whlttler remaining as a guest ot her cfaughter. Mrs. Allyn J. Crosby and daughter of Springfield, this state, were In Brattle boro Tuesday to see Mrs. Harry A. Bing ham, who Is III with neuritis In the Mem orial hospital. Mrs, Bingham has Im proved a little the past week. Dr. Henry D. Holton and Henry Bond of Tyler street attended a meeting of the executive committee of the Inter church federation In Burlington Monday nlght, when Important resolutions con cerning the work were adopted. A letter of regret from Clarke C. Fltts was read. E. A. Lord, who had worked 35 con secutive years In the Estey organ fac tories, has given up his position. Mr. and Mrs. Lord have moved to district No. 0 to occupy apartments in the home of their daughter, Mrs. Clarence A. Bar ber. Mrs. Franc E. Clark of 40 High street went last week to Roslyn, N. Y to spend Easter with her daughter, Miss Caroline Howard Clark. This week they, with some of Miss Clark's history class, went to Washington. Mrs. Clark will return to Brattleboro early next week. Rev. F. A. Wells. Rev. E. W. Sharp and S. A. Daniels are attendelng the meeting of the Vermont Methodist con ference In Newport, which began Wed nesday morning and will continue until Monday. It Is expected that Rev. Mr. Wells will be returned to the Brattle boro pastorate. Miss Lillian V. Whiting, supervisor of drawing In the public schools, recently received an offer from the city of Los Angeles, Cal., to accept a similar posi tion there. The offer was for Immediate acceptance but she has arranged so that she may remain here until the close of schools and begin her new work In California In September. The engagement of Miss Pauline Sher man Jcnne and Henry Wheeler Warren was announced Wednesday by Mrs, Clar ence F, R. "Jenne at a party of young people given at her home In Hartford, Conn. Miss Jenne was born In Brattle boro, graduated from the Brattleboro high school and Mt. Holyoke college and later studied piano and French In Paris. Mr. Warren, who formerly lived tn Lei cester, Mass., now holds a position In the office of the Case, Lockwood & Bralnard company of Hartford, The marriage probably will take place- In the foil. The ladles' association of the- Congre gational church will have a. supper In the chapel Tuesday evening, April 23. Brattleboro chapter, D. A. R will hold Its April meeting In the Brooks House next Friday nt 3 p, in. Mrs. Levi K. Fuller will glvo a paper on "Brattleboro at the time of tho Civil war." TOURING CAR 1903 model, seven-passenger, fully equipped, overhauled, In nice con. dltlon for season's use. Price low. Enquire of HENRY R. BROWN, Brattleboro, Vt. FLOWERS Always of best quality, strictly fresh. Design work a specialty, HOPKINS, THE FLORIST, 144 Western Ave.t Brattleboro. On car line, BBjEBJffnXBBHGESnER BARBER'S Music Store High Street We arc now in our nctv store, "just around the Brooks House corner," and shall be pleased to have you call .and see our complete line of musical instruments. Our line of Standard Pianos excel all. Grand Chickering Pianos Upright Boston, 1823 The tone of the Chickering is the nearest to the ideal that is pos sible to reach. The unqualified endorsement by people whose word is authoritative is not this conclusive proof of superiority of Chick ering Pianos? Vose Pianos Boston, 1851 Need no superlatives to emphasize their greatness. For over half a century they have stood for all that is highest in piano makers' art. f Merrill Pianos Boston, 1865 Are today the most popular make and by reason of the great prestige and downright value are sold by America's largest retail houses. Bfiggs Hnctnn IRAQ Are among (he few created without the selling price in view. There fore, the intrinsic value is superior to most pianos. . Norris & Hyde Boston New York If you want merely a piece of furniture to occupy space in a conventional way, the question is easily settled. Anything which looks like a piano will do. If on' the other hand you are installing a piano in your home for its genuine worth as a vital, entertaining, elevating, satisfying factor in home life, that's a different story. In that case any of the above pianos will meet every requirement. Player Pianos Angelus Bjur Bros. Pioneer New York Evenings at home are most pleasant, spent with the refining in fluence of good music. By selectng an ANGELUS or BJUR BROS. happiness and satisfaction are assured. EASY PAYMENTS Our line of TALKING MACHINES and RECORDS is com plete. Come and see our new store. Barber's Music Store JUST AROUND BROOKS HOUSE CORNER Singer Sewing Machines Headquarters for Auto and Supplies Pennants WATCH FOR OUR SPECIAL AD. NEXT WEEK WANTED ! Young Men and Women to Learn Cotton Mill Work Good wages paid to beginners. Apply at once to the Superintendent of the Fort Dummer Mills, Brattle boro,. Vermont. Special For Ten WE WILL SELL 20 pounds of Corned Beef 9 pounds Salt Pork 8 pounds Home Made Lard, W. F. RICHARDSON GO. SOMETHING NEW Buzzell's Popcorn CRISPETTES Delicious and wholesome, call and try them. Also IresU Buttered and Salted Popcorn at all hours. Dou't forget the place 20 ELLIOT STREET FOR SALE Cottage House and Barn, Two Nice Building Lots D. CLOUGH, SO South Main St. Brattleboro Pianos Christman Days $1.00 $1;00 $3.00 DON'T FORGET That You Can Find All Kinds of Pastry, Bread, Rolls and Pies At the New Bakery, Emerson Building. Try our BEANS and BROWN BREAD Saturday WELLS & COMPANY We Pay Highest Cash Prices for Rags, Rubbers, Metals, Hides, Skins and Bones. J. SAVA, 78 Elliot St. Telephone S7-M 6