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THE VERMONT PIIQ3NIX, BRATTXE1 IORO, FltTD AY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1924. WESTMINSTER. THE PUTNEY COLUMN. Church tu Ho Kniuidih d. Aboul SO M(iil Kiilhi'i'i'd nt the church Tuesday cvi'iiitiir to enjoy lit" Li ii i nmn iiiii-i mn mm miiiiiii excellent provided by lit ladies' Aid society nntl the Interesting urogram irlvcii iiflcr I In- siippcr.

The program consisted of two mug these are dreunm which might hove been realised hud It not been for war, Air. Chayer said, "These are the normal peace rights," the speaker suld "but war has blighted many of these and that is what makes us indebted to the soldier with a deep and lasting Indebtedness. Ale must also pay our debt of appreciation in peace benefits, Monuments and memorials, parades, are but small change appreciation when compared wlth'tlie pence costs of a soldier's service, He should be reimbursed for his material losses. He should be guaranteed financial independence le should have his chance at nh education if war cost him this. He should receive medical service If this is his need.

Remember, the soldier fought for the perpetuation of pence blessings of our country; he niatle his sacrifice and if we really appreciate what he has done, we must light for pence blessings, too." The exercises closed with the playing of America by the band and benediction by Rev. W. C. Bernard of the Episcopal church. DINING CAR COOK DISROBES.

to England Ueelt 400 IN DEFENSE PARADE. Three Existing ant Three Allocated Companies Represented Col. John 8. Swlter anil Rev. C.

C. Cliayer Speakers. Brattleboro' response to the Defense day test last Friday was commendable and successful in the opinion of local military officials, although the number of men who filled the vhrlona nnits composing the parade did not reach the number it was hoped would respond. Between 1150 and 4K) men, including the rcgulnr personnel of the local National Guard units participated in the parade. The number of marchers was about half the war strength of the six units allocated to Bruttlcboro.

Conspicuous among those who responded was the representation of local business men who joined the various units for the afternoon. Altogether 1 lie Defense day test largely served its purpose. It was the first time that an activity of this nature had ever been plunned and brought to fruition by the war department. The local committee jierformed its duty in a commendable fashion and it Is Ha fe to sny that if a similar test is ever made again the resnonse will be greater and every unit will be filled to its required strength. The able-bodied citizens who responded Frl- Ford 'Falls to Malta Curva.

George Telia and Wilfred Croto of Marlboro, met with a serious Occident about three, mile south of Westminster village nliout (1.8(1 o'clock Sunday morning. They were driving nor lb and fulling to make the curve near Ernest Putiinm's muil box their car smashed through the wire fence, and would have plunged down steep embankment in the Pulnnm pasture hud they not hit a butternut tree. As result of the impact both men received ciils about I lie face. Mr. Telia sustained a bud cut nenr one ear.

from which he bled profusely so Hint be left blood in his trucks (is he made his way to the Putnam home. Dr. Mousely of W'nlpole was called and rendered first Aid. Ah the men were without money they were removed to the Westmoreland County farm, where they might have care. It wns nt first feared that Mr.

Telia hud sustained a fractured skull. On Monday it wns reported that bis injuries were not as serious ns appeared at first nnd that he was making a good recovery. In dressing his wounds the doctor took 15 stitches. The Ford enr. which was badlv d-im-ngeil, belonged to a relative of one of Hie men.

Harry Comidoik tool: it t't his garage for repairs. The scene of the accident was near the place that SlierifT Wellinan nl Rrattlehnrn eiuHit Sun were guests of Mr. and Mra. Will CollliiH several days Mr. and Mrs, Merrill and Allen Pierce arrived Friday from Portland, Me.

Mr, I'ierce closed the house and Mrs, Pierce returned with them Monday. The people of the community will iiiIkh Mr. and Mrs. Pierce greatly and look forward to their return another summer. The trustees of Pnfney public library held a meeting Thursday with one of the members, Mrs.

Henry Frost. Those present, were Mrs. (J. Tread-way, Airs. ,1.

J. Knight and Mrs. Lorin lugalls. The librarian, Mrs. Iugallx, gave an excellent report of the library school which she attended this summer.

Community club attracted a good number of members and guests Saturday evening. Checkers were In evidence as usual. The gathering enjoyed fancy dancing by Gertrude Col-lius and Mnster Thomas Burns. Music for dancing was furnished by James Lawlor, with au acenrdiou. Charles Wakeley sold coffee percolator to aid the window fund.

A lively relay basketball game occupied some time, with Lorenzo Phelps and Mrs. Punt as captains. Clifford Gilbert and lticiinrd Phelps, assisted by the women served ice-cream and assorted cake. WESTMINSTER. WEST Mrs.

F. A. Shatluck was in Hrnttle- boro Monday. A large crowd attended the auction tit W. H.

Taylor's lust week Thursday. Mrs. Mary Codding and son. Ora. SAFE CONTENTS INTACT.

Door Damaged by Explosive Used by Postofflce' Burglars Safe Door Is Opened by Robert E. Duiikle. Acting under Instructions from the federal treasury department, the surplus Stock safe In the poMtolllco vault adjacent to the office of Poslmuster A. Daniels was opened Frhlov afternoon hy Robert E. Dunklee, a Brattleboro luuchiiiist.

The mechanism of the safe was damaged bo that it fuilcd to respond to the efforts of burglars who broke open the vault Monday night, Sept. 8. When the door was opened it was evident at once that the burglars attempted to blow it. open with explosives, ns he machinery wns battered and broken. All the records and stumps kept in the safe were found to he intact.

The stock of stamps was largely In excess of the amount usually kept on hand, owing to a recent shipment. It is possible but not probable that the burglars had knowledge that a recent shipment hud been received. The condition of the mechanism on the inside of the safe door confirms the report that the burglars made fin attempt to blow the safe, although the only indication of such an ntlemptwns the fact that the combination knob bail been broken off. It is figured that the breaking off of flic knob ilnd the preparation and explosion of a charge of'Tfcplosive would take as much time as was used in ent-tinjf through one of the vault doors with a gas torch so that, the time the burglars spent in the office wns equivalent to what would be required In burning through six steel doors, ns five were actually burned through. It is presumed that the burglars felt that daylight was too near nt baud to warrant making another attempt to blow the surplus stock safe.

ny tin' entire ki'oiiji, short talk hy Sir. Aplin (if the clmrcli building committee, wIid present cil I lie plans for (lie chui'cli solo by Miss Alice Jcider, a tnlk by Mr. (Vie of the financial in i 1 1 who prexcntod Hip tiwimiiiil side llii' mailer; solo by hlr. Talbee, tnllt by llcv. .1 nines Sarfrtiit, fiiiiinciiil set relury of the Vermont 1 inference a nolo by Miss Jennie- K.

I'ierce, anil talk by All'. 'Ihnjer of WiillliiKford, ho iirepnrt'd I lie plans for I lie church. Following tliN mi i n.t-1 1 1 1 1 i I was aivenl fur any who wished to nslt ipies-tions oit the soliji-ft II. T. (Vie an-nonneul the first Inindreil-ilollnr pledge, which hud been received from the Christian Kinlravnr sociely.

A canvass of the town is to lie iniide in tin effort to secure the needed funds. Mr. Sargent will remain for a few days to assist in the canvass. F. A.

Howard is in lloston thin week. Airs. Dennis Diinioli of Mellows Tails is visiting in town. Kev. and Mrs.

Tnlbee returned (Saturday from Middleliury. Thought to Avoid Being Taken from Train by Removing Clothes Fined for Being Intoxicated. A sparkling liquid fanned into flame the sparks in the mental apparatus of William Sparks of New Haven, Friday while he wns at his work as second cook on board the dining car dny left many n' serious thought in the day evening, Willi several gallons of minds of those who watched the pro liquor. Hi II. Reed at the entiling factory.

Miss Marion Harlow is teaching in Antrim. N. II. Mrs. Fred I.

Lane is visiting her daughter in I'ownnl. William Nntlrcss spent. Sunday with relntives in Putney. The Boy Scouts met Tuesday evening in the Institute. Mrs.

E. F. Parker is in Orange, visiting relatives. Mrs. Clifford Peck is assisting A.

S. Lewis at his roadside stand. Frederick Rowley spent Tuesday nnd Wednesday in Springfield, Mass. Mr. nnd Mrs.

Francis of Windsor called Sunday at Fred Alwood's. Miss Mary Holmes has resumed teaching in Hie Greenfield high school. CARTER LEASES THEATRE. visited in Cbarlestown, N. Sunday.

The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. L. M. Sanborn Thursday afternoon Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Brooks went to Holyoke Tuesday to visit during the week. The houses of Bur. Ormsby and Arthur Harlow arc being wired for electricity. Mrs. Nellie Palmer is at the home of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Howard. Krwin, superintendent of schools, visited the schools last Wednesday in this part of the town. Mr. and Mrs.

Will Annard and two children of Dnminerston were guests Sunday nt J. Dcvine's. all this itiiik- "Buy New England Made Goods" that's the slogan tiia week and I have listed below some of- the New England manufacturers that are represented in this store. The'lUt is not complete, but it gives a good idea of the class pf goods carried here. i i P.

V. Corbln Largest iminiifacttirers of builders' hardware in the world. Corbln Cabinet Loch Co. Padlocks, trunk locks, chest locks, wardrobe locks, drawer lucks, chest corners, etc. The Stanley Worhrf door sets, butts, hinges, door bolts, etc.

The Stanley Hule and I.cvel Plant -High-grade carpenters' tools, and folding rules, cic Peck, Ntow Wileox Co. Hit braces, mnnires, pliers, tinners' snips, carpenters' (-lumps, etc. James Swan Company Car bits, auger bits, chisels. Itussell Jennings Mfg. Co.

Auger bits. i L. S. Starrett Co. Fine machinists tools, steel tnpes.

(ioodell-l'rnlt Co. Mnchnnics' tools, Ktnitton levels, butchers' saws, back snws. I Greenfield Tap Die Corp'n. Taps, dies, pipe tops, pipe straight reamers, pipe wrenches. Union Twist Drill Co.

Numbered drills, lettered drills, jobbers' drillst taper length drills, taper drills, blacksmiths' drills, bit etocl drills, combined drills nnd countersinks. Coes Wrench Co. (Vies knife handled wrenches. Frank Mnssberg Co. Socket wrenches square and hexagon, rochet handles, offset liAmlles, etc.

Wahvorlll Mfg. Co. Genuine Stillson pipe wrenches. Trimont Mfg. Co.

Trimo pipe wrenches. Remis Call Wescntt wrenches. Hiinnnds Saw Steel Co. Crosscut saws, carpenters' saws, buck saws.) 'J keyhole saws, compass snws, back saws nnd Simonds' tiiles an4V saw tools. 4 4 Lamson Goodnow Co.

Stninproof carving sets, stninproof tablet knives nnd forks, Stninproof bread knives, Stninproof kitcheni, knives, butcher knives and cleavers. K'. Landers, Frary Clark Universal vacuum bottles, Universal luncht kits, Universal percolators and tea ball tea pots, Universal elec-i trie irons, toasters, grills. J. M.

Tatem Handle Co. Hickory axe handles, hickory hammer han-' dies, hickory pick bundles, hickory cant hook handles, and hickory? handles of all kinds. Rixford Mfg. Co. Kindle anil double bitted axes.

i Empire Knife Co. Empire pocket knives most complete line in town, Empire stainless grapefruit and kitchen knives. Pike Mfg. Co. Sharpening stones.

We carry a number of other lines not made in New Eng- i land that we have no objection selling you if you need i Miss Elizabeth ISriiley was home from Nurlhlield over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Wnltir Twifchc are iu ArliiiRlon, ibis week visiting relatives. Mrs.

Kihrlwynne I. a Halle and I wo children. F.thi Iwynue, and Marion, Mrs. II. l'nnd recently.

Mrs. Temple, who is at the home of her sou, (). K. Temple, recently spent a few days with Miss Eva ami Miss l'lnod. Adams lilimd, Miss Sadie Kimonds, Helen Kola i ts and Mildred Howard were in Springfield, at the exposition Wednesday.

News has been received by friends here of the miii-ringo of Carroll Murch. son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mnrcb. formerly of this town.

M. Howard has been having som" repairs made on his village place. Uob-ert AVa'lter of 1 liiinmerslon was in Former Brattleboro Man Bids $2,700 for Barre Opera House, Heat and Janitor, He to Pay for Lights. At a special meeting of the Barre city council Thursday night the property committee and city attorney were instructed to draw up satisfactory lease with A. B.

Carter for the lease of the Barre opera house for the year beginning Sept. 15. Air. Carter formerly was manager of the Park theatre in Barre. He formerly was connected' with the Princess theatre in Bruttlcboro.

of which his sister, Airs. Emma C. Fnrrington was manager. There were seven bids, nil told, for the opera house lease. Air.

Carter bid $2,700 rent, including heat and janitor, lie to pay for the lights. Mrs. F. R. Chapman nnd Miss Alice Goodell went to Saxtpns River to the attached to the northbound White Mountain express.

William, who is a eoloted gentleinnn of about 32. had been imbibing intoxicating liquor freely on the northbound trip, nnd when the train reached Brattleboro his usual peaceful nature had been supplanted by decidedly turbulent spirit. In spite of the efforts of his co-workers in the diner, William managed to obtain possession of a cleaver and threatened to go into the forward cars and wreak vengeance on someone for something. When the express stopped at the station a hurry call was sent for Chief-of-Police Patrick J. OKeefc, who went aboard the diner.

When William saw the officer coming he began to disrobe, thinking the chief would be unable to take him away unless he was clad. The Negro hurled his coat and trousers to one side, and his shoes described a beautiful curve through an open window. Undisturbed by the Negro's threats, Chief O'Keefe, with the aid of trainmen, managed to clothe William in coat and pair of overalls. Barefooted, he wns taken to the lockup nnd given a chance to sober up over night. Next morning he bad but a vague idea of what had happened.

In the municipal court he pleaded guilty to drunkenness nnd was fined $5 nnd costs. Thomas Smith, 48, of Brattleboro also was escorted into court that morning and fined $15 and costs after pleading guilty to a second offense chnrge of intoxication. Smith was arrested nt 9 o'clock Friday night by Chief O'Keefe. He had been imbibing the contents of a bottle of alco-rub, with the idea that the alcohol would be of more benefit if the liquid rubbed his interior than if rubbed on the outside. He wns arrested in the lunch-cart opposite the Union station, where he Was creuting a disturbance.

VERMONT BOY' KILLED. Alumni fia II dedication Wept. 11. town Wednesday pulling on eave Miss Mabel Harlow is at hef home here for a few days from her work at troughs. Mr.

and Mrs. A. Iv. Tripp and sun E. Jj.

Walker in Bellows Falls. Alfred, and daughter. Dorothy, were Several from here attended the dance at Putney Tuesday night for the bene nt Frank Howard Sunday. Mr. mm Mrs.

Tripp and Mrs. Howard went to Iiellows Falls to call on Mrs. Howard's mother. Mr. and Airs.

II. K. (liissctt. F. Hnnraim, Alden Haninim.

Mr. and Mrs. (ieorge Gusset and children. Dorothy and Harrv. of this town anil Mr.

and Airs. W. P. Ilaiiniiin of lirattleboro Strengthens Weak Eyes Old-fashioned camphor, witchhnzel, hydrnstis, as mixed in Lavoptik eye wash, strengthens eyes and relieves any ense weak, strained or sore eyes. Acts surprisingly quick.

Aluminum eye cup free. (1. F. Thomas, Druggist, 130 Main street. Advertisement.

visited cousins in Sunday. The Christian Endeavor is organiz fit of the West Hill school playgrounds. Mr. nnd Mrs. Ilubeft Brown of Winchester, N.

were visitors at the home of Mr. Brown's brother, II. E. Brown, Sunday. W.

S. Taylor and Hugh Hougnton went to Springfield, Sunday, bringing home Mrs. Taylor who was in Springfield several weeks. Mr. nnd Mrs.

F. L. Peach, who have been visiting relatives here and at Grafton 10 days, returned to their home Sunday in Sonierville, Mass. Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Holmnn of Hinsdale, N. Mrs. Sarah Oobb and Miss Syrus of Spofford, N. were guests at Mrs. Anna Clark's lust Friday.

It. II. Ranney, Miss Grace Chamber-lin. Miss Ethel Wing and Miss Ethel Daggett attended the teachers' meeting at North Westminster Friday afternoon. Miss Marion Benson was a week-end Visitor nt her parent's home here.

She went to the Brattlebo.ro Memorial hospital on a case of nursing Monday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Sparrow rind daughter, Miss Dorothy, Mr.

and Mrs. ing mission study class to begin work in October. The class is to be in charge of Mrs. Talhee and is to take up a phase of home mission work, using as a study book, Of One JSIood, by Robert Speer. About $43 wns raised for the West Hill playground hy the dance Tuesday evening.

The rains have delayed the work on the playground, but it is pro-jjressiiiK as well as the weather conditions permit. The work is in charge of George liraley. Mrs; II. II. HusKpy of Wntertown, came Tuesday from Keene to visit Miss Fanny One.

Mrs. Ilussey and Miss One called on the local an- 4 t.iiA Mu ItVoiiJ; Album upltui-b Eustace V. Watltins of Burlington Lost Carl A. Mitchell UNDERTAKER Lady Assistant AUTO SERVICE I PUTNEY ROAD Telephone 834 Licensed in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts in Fire at Monterey, Cal. Sept.

18. A Ver- m.ml li(tr ivnu rlnimml na of tll0 victims of the Monterey. fire Inst -r i Mt in jra CHAS. F. MANN Good Place to Buy New England Hardware 38 MAIN ST.

week, according to tne worn irom rue war department. He is Eustace Ar. Watkins of Burlington. Watkins was a first class private in Battery 70th Field Artillery. He met death while fighting the fire which broke out in the fashionable section of the California city on Saturday after they bought intprcstliiR fcouvenirs 'and W.

Derrick and their two little sons noon. Watkins's father. Dr. II. R.

resides at 384 Alain street, Harold Harlow of Maiden, spent the week-end with relatives in town. Miss Nina Dnwley of the office of the Vermont Tribune spent the week-end in town. Guy Partirdge of Mexico is spending his vacation with bis father, II. E. Partridge.

Boyden Grange will meet Friday evening, Sept. The topic will be, Citizenship. Mrs. A. D.

Robinson of Springfield, is a guest of her sister, Mrs. George Tenney. The camp fire girls resumed their meetings last week Wednesday evening at the Institute. The Mothers' club held its annual corn ronst Friday evening at the home of Sirs. George Woods.

The many friends of Mrs. II. E. Partridge regret to learn that she is in the Rutland hospital for treatment. Mrs.

Maria Bond leaves the last of the week for Watertown, Mass. where she will visit her son, Herman, nnd family. Charles Ellwortbs nnd daughter of West Hartford, were recent guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z.

Merrill. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Pierce of ILirt-ford, wns a week-end guest in the home of-his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

S. A. Pierce. Mr. and Mrs.

Perley Richmond and two sons of Lee. spent one day recently with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C.

Richmond. Mrs. May and sister, Mrs. Mary Dallas, of Philadelphia were guests for the week-end of Miss Louise Crura at Westminster Inn. Mrs.

Anna Phelps plans to make her home this winter with Mrs. Maria Bond, ns Mrs. Abbie Buck will close her home soon for the winter. Mrs. George C.

Wright, chairman of the local Women's Republican club, reports that she already has received CO memberships in the East parish. Mr. and Mrs. George Sauger of Orange, Mrs. M.

W. Perry and son, Harold, of Amherst, N. IL, were week end guests of Air. and Airs. E.

T. Stevens. Air. and Airs. Gilbert Dompier of Keene, N.

spent Sunday in the Home 'of their sister. Airs. William Rowley. Mrs. Dompier formerly was Aliss Kate Walker.

Raymond Hunt of Springfield, who was knocked down by an automobile on the Upper street three weeks ago is able to walk about. He was confined to his bed two weeks. Mr. and Airs. Edward Brigham of East Rochester, N.

were recent guest of Air. and Airs. Herbert Leach. They recently returned from an auto camping trip across the continent. Mrs.

George- Wright entertained several friends at luncheon Monday afternoon, after which bridge was played. There were three tables. The first prize was won by Airs. Abbie Buck and the consolation by Airs. Mary Miller.

Afrs. John P. Holmes, accompanied by Airs. Charles Arnold of this place and Airs. Charles Barnes and Airs.

Ar-thus Davis of Walpole, N. Sept. 10 to the home of Airs. W. E.

Pierce, where they attended a meeting of the D. A. R. INJUNCTION ON CLUB. were guests for dinner at Burt Orms-by's Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Bailey of Springfield, were at the home of his. uncle, W. S.

Taylor, Sept. 11, bringing Miss Aldythe Taylor home after visiting relatives in Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Osmer of Chester and Mrs.

Nellie Stone of Grafton were week-end visitors nt Q. S. Bee-bee's. Mr. Osmer took Mr.

and Mrs. Becbe nnd son, Kenneth, to Whlting-hara to the earth dam Sunday. 1 Recent visitors at Charles Robin son's were Mr. N. Wager i and Mr.

Social Organization at New Bedford Ordered Not to Sell Liquor. BOSTON, Sept. 18. An order enjoining officers, members and ngentR of the Washington Social -and Alusicnl club, New Bedford, from "selling, manufacturing or possessing liquor" on the club premises was issued by Judge Anderson in federal court today. The government had asked for a padlock injunction, alleging that liquor was being sold in the club rooms.

TO ASK ADVANCEMENT. Dodge Brothers SPECIAL 4-PA5SENEER COUPE cession as it passed nlong Alnin street. The marchers performed real civic accomplishment by their example set in joining the purade, and it is safe to say that as the column passed along there were many men on the sidewalks who regretted that they did not join. The parade left the common on schedule time 3.15 p. m.

marched down Linden to Main street as far ns Elliot street, where it countermarched to the nrmory. Following there was a speaking program iu Community hall, the speakers of the day being" Col. John S. Switzer, chairman of the local committee, and Rev. C.

0. Chayer, pastor of the First Alethodist church. The citizens who took part in the parade gathered at the common shortly after 2.30. A little later, the Headquarters company nnd Company led by the Brattleboro Military band, marched from the Armory to the common, where the various units were formed. Several men were allotted to the two National Guard nnits, while others formed a nucleus for Company 888 th Infantry, reserve corps Troop 3I(ith Cavalry, and the Alotor Transport compnny.

The parade was beaded by members of the local committee and village nnd town officials. They were Col. Switzer, Col. Walter O. Cooley, Alaj.

Linn D. Tnylor, Capt. J. Wilson Dods, H. 0.

Rice, Henry E. Whitney, O. B. Hughes, Clarence W. Reed ana Freeman Scott.

The military units fob lowed in the following order: Brattleboro Military band, Luther Miller drum major Headquarters company, under command of Capt. John B. Fowler; Compnny under commnnd of Cnpt. Alexander J. Exner Company commanded by Lieut.

Clarence W. Trendell Troop commanded by Lieut. Ernest W. Gibson, Alotor Transport company, under command of Capt. William T.

Haigh. Other officers who marched with their1 respective units were Capt. Charles E. Goodwin, Lieut. William E.

Dolnn, Lieut. Raymond L. Brown, Lieut. G. Arthur Woodworth, Lieut.

Francis AI. Hnrwood and Lieut. Allan Davis. The exercises in Community hall began at 3.35. AInjor Taylor presided.

The exercises opened with a selection by the band, followed by the invocation. by Rev. E. P. Wood, pastor of All-Souls church.

The Defense day proct lamation issued by Governor Proctor was then read by the presiding officety, who read also the list of military units allocated to Brattleboro. Major Taylor explained that according to the plans made by the war department, 804 men and 21 officers were necessary to take care of the units allocated to this place. The number participating in the pnrade was a 50' percent representation, he said, so that the people of Brattleboro had gained some idea of the number of men" that would be expected to turn out in case of an emergency. Col. Switzer, United States army officer who is chief instructor for the Vermont National Guard, was the first speaker and he explained the National Defense act and the composition of the military forces in the country today.

He said the National Defense act was passed in 1916 and was amended in lf21. By this act, the military forces throughout the country are organized after a definite program which calls for the regular army, the National Guard and the organized reserves. The advantage of having reserve units, Col. Switzer pointed out, is that when Brattleboro's allotment of 800 men turns Out in case of an emergency, they Will assemble here under the command of trained officers rather than under men who know nothing whatever about the requirements of war. Col.

Switzer said that New England was allotted five armv divisions, the 20th and 43d National Guard Units hnd the 76th, 94th and 97th reserve units; all of these if put in a line would measure the whole length of Vermont. Defense day, the Colonel pointed out, was a rehearsal of our preparedness and While not all the units were completely filled, the test gave an idea of what it should be. Col. Switzer showed that unpre-paredness iS enormously expensive in the sacrifice of human lives, as was demonstrated in the case oi the United States in the "World war. While he was not concerned in the question of the advisability of a defense test he felt that he as well as others should do their best to carry out the law as enacted by congress.

He showed that while it is not necessary to maintain a full complement of enlisted men in the various units it is an advantage to have trained officers available, and had such men been available When this country entered the World war marty lives would have been saved. Col. Switzer's talk was one on which pacifists might well ponder. A solo by Ernest V. Barre was the next number on the program, which was followed bv an address on The Citizen's Debt to the Soldier, by Rev.

C. C. Chayer. Mr. Chayer spoke in part as follows i "In measuring the debt of apprecia-i tion which we owe to the soldier, it? has been customary fof us to measure it in terms of War.

We hate been reminded of the perils ha braved, the sacrifices he made and the suffering he endured while in service. We have lauded the courage with which he faced the prospect of being killed and glorified the soldier who dealt most skilfully in the fine art of killing. What has been the result? By trying to measure our debt to the' soldier "1n terms of war, we have placed a halo about the head of the soldier and the majority Of Us hnv6 stopped with that. As far as the halo Itself is concerned, the soldier himself knows that it should not be there, We must cease measuring our debt in war terms and measure this worth in peace terma." Mr; Chayer pointed out that the country was organised for peace. The constitution of our country, in its preamble, shows definitely the purpose of our national life.

Our natural life endows certain peace rights to which every man is entitled these are dreams of a college education, a life of professional achievement, prosperity, a happy home, independence in finance; eujo.ved seeing other old-fashioned articles. Ransom Roberts nnd family, Mrs, Ilicker and Warren Tenney of South Koyalton came Sunday to visit their former pastor, Rev. F. E. Talbee.

They attended morning service and Sunday school. AH who were nt Sunday school enjoyed the song which they so kindly rendered at the opening exercises. The trustees of the Putney public library held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Henry Frost in Fast Putney Thursday afternoon, Sept. 11.

New books for the library awl other business matters were discussed nnd a very interesting report of the work done at the mininier school was given by the librarian. Robert T. Coe, who has been on a bike to New York, Philadelphia and Washington, returning by way of the Hudson river and Albany and from there across country to Putney, came Wednesday to visit his aunt, Miss Fanny E. Coe. Miss Doe also expects her brother, II.

It. Ooc of Po.ston, to tome Saturday for vacation. Although the weather Saturday evening was not ideal for a corn, roast, the Christian Endeavor society was not to be daunted. About 2. gathered around big bonfire at G.

T. Aplin's, where they roasted corn, frankfurters and marshinallows, which, with rolls and toffee, made up the bill of fare. After lunch games and songs made the program and an evening of merriment and good cheer ensued. Frazier of West Chesterheld, IN. Mr.

and Mrs. It. N. Gilbert of Need-ham, Mrs. Nellie Carman and Charles Gilbert of Somerville, MaRS.

Philip Hall of Springfield. was in town last week visiting those who remembered him as a boy. His father was Charles Hall, and his mother. Mrs. Annie Hall, is a fre quent visitor among her many friends here.

Attorney General Stone Wants Early Hearing of Dougherty Contempt Case. WASHINGTON, Sept. 18. Solicitor General Beck has Deen instructed by Attorney General Stone to request the supreme court to advance the Alal S. Dnugherty-senate contempt case on the court docket.

The request, Air. Stone announced today will be made of the court immediately after it re convenes early next month. FIND MAN'S BODY IN LAKE. Those who are ill this week and tinder the doctor's care are: A. L.

Harlow, Barbara Hall and Frank Rugg, the latter having an ulcer on the eyeball. He went to Brattleboro Monday to see Dr. W. R. Noyes, eye specialist.

Those returning to their schools this week Tuesday were Miss Grace Smith to Plymouth normal school, Plymouth, N. IL, Aleine Taylor to Vermont academy, Arthur and Albert Ranney to Kimball Union academy at Meriden, N. II. This is Albert Ranney's first year. Popular for shopping and social use because women feel implicit confidence in the car's dependability.

Moreover, the inside appointments and the many items of special equipment are admired for their good taste by those who know and value quality. Five Balloon-Typo Tires MASONS RE-ELECT ABBOTT. Church Notices. Putney Federated church, Rev. F.

E. Talbee, pastor. Annual meeting of the woman's Rible class Friday afternoon, Sept. 19, at 2.30 at the home of the president, Miss Anna Blood. Sunday morning worship with sermon by the pastor at 10.45.

Theme, The Church's Mission. Church school ut 12 Subject, Doing Good. Christian Endeavor meeting at 1.30 p. m. Mrs.

Martin S. Thayer, His Wife, is Missing Boat Found on Shore. LORAIN, Ohio, Sept. 18. Floating in a life preserver, the body of Alar-tin S.

Thayer of Cleveland, was found in Lake Erie, east of here, today. Thayer and his' wife Were missing all night after their power cruiser was found anchored three miles off Avon Point, her flag reversed, her tender capsized and evidence aboard of signal flares having been burned. No trace has been found of the woman's body. Fifty years ago bricklayers in the United States were paid 43 cents an hour. Most Puissant Sovereign Commander of Supreme Council of Scottish Rite.

BOSTON, Sept. 18. The Supreme Council, Scottish Rite Masons, of the northern jurisdiction today re-elected Leon M. Abbott of this city as Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. Topic, The Beatitudes of the Psalms.

Leader Mrs. II. 0. Cobb. TO BE MAJOR GENERAL.

The price is $1535 f.o.b. Detroit; FEDERAL GARAGE, INC. FLAT STREET. BRATTLEBORO Secretary Weeks Announces Promotion of Mark Hersey. WASHINGTON, Sept.

8. Secretary' Weeks announced today he would recommend Mark Hersey, commander of the first coast artillery district headquarters at Boston, for promotion to the grade of major general, effective Sept. 20. General Herney's promotion was made possible by the vacancy caused by the retirement of Edwin B. Babbitt, commanding at Camp Lewis, Washington, eff active tomorrow at his own request.

Keep Thinking of Roads. (St. Albans Messenger). During the primary) campaign a good1 deal was heard about the road question in Vermont. Roland E.

Stevens made his campaign practically on this issue alone. 1 He received a lot of votes which were- given him for no other reason than his willingness to take a forward-looking position. Men who didn't know him, who didn't stop to think whether he could accomplish anything with a legislature and who did not even take the trouble to test out the soundness Of his -plans, voted for him. It was etiough for them that Stevens was for hard surfaced roads. The defeat of Stevens does not mean EAST PUTNEY.

L. A. Barber was in Bernardston, Sunday. Dr. and Mrs.

C. S. Pratt returned from Boston Saturday. Mr. and Mrs, Henry Phelps of Brat-tleboro were in town Sunday, Clifton Waite is working at the can-Jiing factory in Westminster.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frost were in Northampton, Friday on business. A majority of the farmers are picking sweet corn for the factory in Westminster. Warren Punt of Boston spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs.

Ada Punt. Lorenzo Phelps of Mount Hermon visited relatives and friends Saturday and Sunday, i Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hardy and infant son of Diimmerston were guests nt River View farm Sunday. Hollis Cobb of North Carolina, a former resident of this place, spent several davs Inst Week with his uncle.

Al- NAME MORRIS FOR GOVERNOR. that Vermont Is against bard surfaced roads or against highway im- rovement as rapidly as it can safely made. But it is a fair inference from that election that the bulk of Connecticut Democratic Convention Chooses Son of a. Former HARTFORD, Sept. 18.

The Democratic state convention com nosed differences which threatened to cause "Helped My Boy" a Mother Writes f'Our eldest son. aged eleven, was troubled with persistent constipation until we began giving him Dr.TruesElixir A very few doses righted him. His bowels became active and in a short time Robert became regular and his general health improved." Mrs. O. A.

dose, Waltham, Mass. Only one of many tributes to Dr. True's Elixir, -T y'" vf i The True Family Laxative and worm expeller. Made of pure herbs, pleasant to the taste and effective in correcting constipation in old and young. Large sized family bottle $1.20 5 other sizes 60c and 40c.

Successfully used for over 73 yian voting Vermonters do not want a heavy bond issue crowded down upon the state. The issue did not turn on roads alone, however, for the personality and character of Air. Billings was an all-important factor. There was a 'feeling of confidence in him. a contest for the gubernatorial nomination today and Charles G.

Alorrls of New Hnven, lawyer, Yale graduate and son of Former Governor Luzon M. was unanimously named to head the state ticket; But we ought not to forget about roads now that the nomination bag been made. We ought to keep the OVER 400 FRESHMEN ENROLL. phonso Ricbard Phelps, Eva Phelps and An-Jietle Vuilie nr attending high- school in Putnev( Althine Loomlg enters Vermont academy this week. During the heavy rain Sept, 0 a large tree fell on the cable Which runs the ferry The river was so high that slow progress was made in prying the wire from the tree.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins and daughter Gerrtadf, Mrs. Katherine BuriJjaYid son aiil Mr. and Mrs.

JaJilea Lawlor, all; of New Haven, question agitated. J. lie state as a whole i expects tomething progressive as regards highways from the Billings administration. It has confidence that he will be able to tnke us a step forward. Meanwhile, if the question is kept to the front there is more probability of something being accomplished than there will be if the question is dropped under the assumption University of Vermont Open 134th Year Address By President Bailey.

BURLINGTON, Sept. 18. The University of Vermont opened its 134th year this morning, President Guy W. Bailey being the speaker the opening exercises. Over 400 students are enrolled in the freshman class it was reported although official figures will not be available for a few days.

-mei that something will be done whether continued interest is shown or not..