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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
BENNINGTON COUNTY.

RRADsBoRo.--LorenzoB Bowen, one Of Reads.
boro's Oldest and most respected citizens, died
Sunday, after several years OF falling health
The immediate cause of his death was a shock
ofssparalysis which he received about two weeks
ago, and which lett him speeches.. He was
20 years of age; and leaves wife and nine
children who were all with him during his sick
ness.-Readsboro celebrated the Fourth by a
salute at sunrise; an excursion TO Hoosac Tun-
mel over the narrow gauge and fireworks in the
evening. About 500 people attended the excur-
sion. At about $50 p m the Wilmington and
Readsboro bands, which furnished music dur
ing the day, marched to the grove where the
exercises were held. Prayer was offered by
Rev Mr. Colsworthy, and Rev M B Bishop read
the declaration of independence. Speeches were
made by C Newton and Silas Mason and f l.
Bowen gave q brief history OF the town. The
h.eworks we're the finest ever seen In town. A
dance was held at ID Goodell's hall and was
well attended, music being furnished by Browns
string band, assisted by H A hicks, curnet.
The days enjoyment ended with supper at
ll.30 o'clock. The celebration was partly in
honor OF the new railroad which mas Just been
built by the Newton Bros. In the spring of 50
this firm purchased water privilege and lands
and at once made preparations 70 Dam the
Deeriield and make canal running from the
dam TO the proposed mill to grind pup. Since
that time they have completed the dam, pulp
and steam saw mills and have nearly completed
the railroad. The dam is so feet rom tie bed
of the river and is the highest dam ID the Unit
ed States and the canal was cut through solid
ledge and boulders one quarter OF mile.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
DEATHS.


In Springfield, June 9, Hattie NJ, youngest dasgh-
ter OF George and II NJ Olney, aged years and 5
months.
In West TOwnshend, June Is, Miss Dora Kidder.
In Westmoreland, n II, July ., Theodore Cole,
aged ~ years, m nth and q days.
In Newfane, June so, James LYMAN, aged ~.
In Jersey City, j, June 90, George Metcalf,
formerly Of Bran leboro, aged 10.
In Clarksburg, Mass, July l, Moses Cook, aged
~, native of Halifax.
In Leydeu, Mass, June %, Willie A, cen of the
late Ezra Shattuck, aged 10 years, months and
days.
In Leyden, Mass, July 4. Alvah r shattuck, aged
rs years, months and IS d'ys
In Mortified, Mass, July 8, Rebecca L. widow OF
the late Dea Charles L lIolton, aged g years,
month and days.
In Halifax, July S, twin sons of Oscar and Lizzie
Hubbard.
In Wilmington, July :, infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs James Shippey.
In Vernon, July 8. Arthur Mcnamara, aged ss
years.
In Brattleboro, July 6, Emma, wife Of Francis
Mayotte, aged - years, 9 months and q days
In West Dummerst9n. July 9, Folly Gleason,
aged 81 year,.
In Chesterfield, II, July :, Elvira Randall, aged
90 Yeas, months and days.
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BERKSHIRE co UNITY.
A PITTsYIELD NAN MURDERED AND ROBBED BIZ
THE wAYSIDg.

PITTsTIELD NAN MURDERED AND ROBBED BY
THE wAYSIDR.
George Dunbar, superintendent of the Pitts.
| field Gas company for the past Is years and one
Of the most prominent men in Pittsfield was
murdered Saturday night while on tour of in
spection OF leaky gas.pipes. The object OF the
| deed was robbery and it is supposed that the
murderer secured about $500. partly the prop
erty of the gas company, for which Dunbar had
been collecting July rents and partly his per-
sonal property. The body was discovered less
than Is minutes after death, and suicide was
the first conclusion. One eye was blackened
and bruised, and bullet hole was found in the
back of the head at the base Of the brain.
Around the handle Of the revolver, which was
found near the body, a string was tied, which
extended alongside of the road for 80 feet. At
the autopsy Sunday morning the medical ex-
aminer and five physicians swore that the man
was murdered as it was impossible for him to
have shot himself where he was wounded with
out scorchng his flesh or crisping the hair.
The selectmen at once offered reward of $500
for the arrest of the murderer and the gas COM
pany added $500. As yet the officers have no
clue. Dunbar was 49 years old. He was worth
about $4,000, which he had amassed by hard
work, stock specializing and inventions. He
patented many gas-making and lighting arpi-
ances, one of the best being device for wind
ing up street lights to burn certain number of
hours and then extinguish themselves. He
sold the New York right for this for $4,000.
His life was insured for $4,000. He leaves
widow and four children. Both Mr. Dunbar's
pocket books were found later behind Lorenzo
Henry's rag and tin shop on Appleton avenue.
Harry A Leavitt's 100000 barn at Great
Darlington was burned Tuesday night with
most of its contents. Insurance not known. 1t
was built in 1852 by Daniel Leavitt, Harry's
grandfather, and combined stables, grist mill,
saw mill, and was model Of convenience.
Superintendent Randall of the shirt factory
at Lee, 50 years old, was probably fatally in
jured Tuesday night by being struck by train
north bound on the Housatonic road near Pitts
field. He was taken TO the House OF Mercy in
Pittsfield,
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, MASS.
A roRRTH OF JULY p1RR At xosrAcr,

TOhhTd OF JULY PIHB AT MONTAGUE.
:, The house, barn and store OF H H Root q,
montague Center and also the house OF Mr.
russell we're burned early Saturday morning
sin osze probably being started by the explo-
a., tim W. ~ cannon cracker. The house Of Aus
TN ashDurn near that of Mr. Root took fire
ana nard fight was made to save that part OF
the street, DIR Waller, who slept in rooms
over the store. narrowly escaped with his life
He was not awakened until the blazing embers
fell on his bed. The loss foots up about $4,000
and is divided as follows: Store building,
and barn, $25OO; Mrs RusseIrs house and
barn, $1,000; loss in furniture, clothing, e..
$500. The insurance amounts to $500 $500
on the store building; $500 or contents of
store; $500 on Roots house and barn; $1,000
on Mrs Russells house end barn.
, Ned Powers, aged % years, fell from the
new Fitchburg railroad bridge at Greenfield
Tuesday afternoon while at work, crushing bis
skull, breaking his wrist and sustaining other
internal injuries. He will die.
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MARRIAGES..

In Readsboro, July 4, by Rev Geo Colesworthy,
Henry Blanchard, Of Nottingham, and Ida NJ
Whitney, of Readsboro.
In South Halifax, June "a, at the residence of the
bride s parents, by l. Woodard, ESQ, Z mer A
Hilman, OF Gardner, Mass, to Ida NJ Harris, Of
South Halifax.
In Townshend, June IL, by Rev Mitchell,
Fred III ODER to Carrie Coombs.
In Westminster West, at the parsonage, July 2,
Mark Ward. Esq, and Netiie Florence Barnard,
both of Dakota.
In Westminster, July 4, by Rev A Dascomb,
Henry Z Tarbell and Eunice NJ Smith, both of
Westminster.
In Walpoe, N II, by Rev VIM II Teel, Frei A
Harris. Of Westminster and Lizzie McCarty, of
North WalpOle.
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CUDWORTH & CHILDS

Represe the following Old and Reliable 3, }, Life
and Acct Companies -
Aetna, of Hartford.
Connecticut, of Hartford.
Fire Association, of Philadelphia.
German American, of New York.
Germanis, of New York.
Hartford, of Hartford.
Home, of New York.
Insurance Company of North Amin Sea, OF
Philadelphia
National, of Hartford.
Niagara, of New York.
Orient, of Hartford.
Pennsylvania, of Philadelphia.
Phoenix, of Hartford.
Springfield Fire and Marine, Of Spi ssieid-
Liverpool and London and Globe, Of LiyerpooK1
Royal. of Liverpool.
New York Life, of New York;
Aetna Life, of Hartford.
Trsvelers' Life, of Hartford.
Travellers Accident, of Hartford.
Qfiss " Cresby Block, Brsitlehoro, VI.
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Fatal Railroad Accident at white River
Junction. -

As has always been the custom, - reanut'
train backed over to West Lebanon Monday
which is the terminus OF the road. Frank
Rice saw the train coming and stepped to the
opposite track, not noticing that the switch was
turned to throw the train upon the .siy tack
be had sought for safety. Thinklhs himself
safe be was watching something ere nnen the
train came upon the track where DC soooa, and
be did rot notice the change until W iate TO
save himself. The wheels passed o'e' US left
ton would only shorten lie, as be could never
live through the operation. He h,s .lace died.
Frank Rice Is recently from BY, .s,iAs seen
here but few weeks. He was u w employ
Of the Central railroad.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

STATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ss.-By
- the Probate Court Of said District. To all per-
interested In the estate of Lucy Wellman, late
of Wardsboro in said District, deceased, greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court will de-
eide upon the allowance Of the account Of Thomas
johnson. Administrator upon said Estate, and
decree distribution ,hersof to the persons eniilsd
At the session thereof to be held at the Probate
Office in Brzttleboro on the last Saturday of July,
A ID 1ss5, when and where you may be beard In
the premises, II yeu see cause. 90
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

WEsToN.-The Weston stage now leaves for
Chester at 80 instead OF at 9 oclock.-Mrs
Caroline Abbott's house was struck by light
ming Sunday evening but the damage was
sligH.-Rev L p Frost of Montpelier il expect
ed to preach at the NJ Z church Sunday morn
ing.-Mrs DIR w NJ Wright is visiting her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs Nathan Holt-The Metho-
dist ladies give an ice cream and strawberry
festival at the town hall Friday evening.
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yy.rdshoro- Vermont cr

Neutrality-suspicious. grange held bask
ct picnic at A 7 Dooittle's, July 4. Dinner
was served under the trees in front of the house
and after it was finished, Fannie knights read
poem "Ebenezer Joins the Grange" which
was highly enjoyable and called forth loud APP
plause. Alzins Howard offered the toast, IA
Grange dinner; good to look at, better to par
take Of which was responded to by Ellen
Gleason. Speeches were made by several of
the company and then all adjourned to the
house to listen to some fine music by Mrs ID
Wakefield. The party dispersed at p IN, af-
ter very pleasant day.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

NoRTHFIELD.-Mr Sankey is settled in his
dent-And still the work Of improvement goes
on in the village. Chas Pomeroy's house is
improved by new coat Of paint, Henry Web
ster Is adding piazza and bay window to his
residence, and Mr. Grant is extensively repair
ing his house and barn.-A serious accident &C.
CURED at the boys school the morning of the
4th, by the bursting Of cannon, piece Of
which injured the leg of an English boy So that
amputation was necessary.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

BERNARDsToN.-The Universalst society of
Brattleboro picknicked at Sylvan grove Wed.
nesday.-Cushman hall is being repainted and
slated and put in good shape for tie fall term
of Powers institute witch .~Ammences the
thirtieth year of its existence September 8, un-
der the management of E L Underwood of
Boston, a late graduate of Harvard, and Miss
Ellen Bradley the very popular assistant teach
er for the last few years.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
CHESHIRE COUNTY, N II.

the Semannna dividends have been declared BY
banks, per cent: Citizens National, 8 l-2
\ heene Five Cents and Guaranty savings banks,
2l-2 per cent.
A large telephone pole being raised on Gen.
trai square, Keene, Tuesday, fell, seriously in
turing Geo M Rossmon, assistant superintend.
ent OF the Northern Division TELEPHONE Com
gany.
THE KRENE CHURCH TROUBLE sBTTLED.
!, The Second church trouble at Keene was set-
,,ed last week Thursday night when Rev A
Leach's entreaty for forgiveness from the per-
sons aggrieved by his recent acts was granted
ny unanimous vote of SO members
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

East Wilmington.-Thc Fourth OF july
was celebrated in East Wilmington, by holding
picnic In Chas II Psrmalee's grove. The pic,
mic was an enjoyable affair, and in spite of sew
eral showers everyone seemed to enjoy ,he hol-
iday. The Company was served with refresh
ments by tie ladies of East wilmington's So
cial club.-We are anxiously waiting for the
appointment Of Democratic postmaster to sue
coed Mr. Barnard; there are several candidates.
The next meeting of the East Wilmington
social club, is 10 be holden at Mr. Barnards on
Saturday evening, July IL.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
BIRTHS,

In Williamsville June "a, a daughter to aura NJ
and Chas Thayer.
In Halifax, July 4, twin sons to Mr. and Mrs Oscar
p Hubbard.
In Mflers Falls. Mass, June IA, a daughter to
Herbert and Lydia Clark.
In West Dummerston, July T. a daughter to Earl
and Sarah Willard.
In West Townshend, July 5, a son to DR. and Mrs
ID Aver.
In Townshend, June "a, daughter to Mr. and
Mrs o Garfield.
In Springfield, July 2, son TO Mr. and Mrs Mon
Adams.
In Springfield, June 20, a son 10 Mr. and Mrs Ed
Randall.
In Detroit, Mich, June %, a son (Har' and El to
Alvaroy j and Annie L Whitman.
In Bernardston, Mass, July 2, a daughter edith
Laurie) to j K and Eta o Edwards.
In Brattleboro, July 0, daughter to Mr. and Mrs
David Carey.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

CHEsTERFIELD FACToRY.--The net proceeds
OF the strawberry festival last week was about
SiS.-Mrs M Richardson and daughter are here
from the West.-A pleasant social gathering
was enjoyed last week Thursday evening at
Levi Lincoln's. The program included select
readings by Mrs Geo + Darling, singing by
several persons and bountiful collation.. Sew
eral useful gifts were bestowed.
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West Townshend.-C c Holden has sold
bis barn and some land to John Dompier.-
The Sunday school had a very pleasant and en-
joyable picnic at the vestry Saturday.-Mrs W
Howe and children from Cambridge, Mass, are
spending the summer at her fathers, VIM Law
rence's.-Sarsh Harris is visiting in South Lon
-ionderry.-w Brown OF Bellows Pals has tax
en- the contract Of cutting poplar in Norman
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South Londonderry.-Th celebration at
this place was grand success there were 5000
people out and everything passed of nicely.
The rags made fine display, and the Weston
band put in some nice music. The speaking
in the grove was enjoyable, with only one little
Reed was as smiling as usual and fed as large
and hungry a crowd as was possible, everybody
being well pleased with his choice vlands. The
ladies set an excellent table at the town hall, so
that no ons went hungry. Taking it altogether
it was a nice time. There were no accidents;
one or two wagons got little demoralized in
the evening, but no one hurt as far as heard
Waller, who practiced medicine in
this tow few years ago, was one of the vic
tins Ct the Montague. Mass, fire last week. He
lost all his office furnishings, clothing, etc, and
some money, and narrowly escaped with his
life.-A II Wright, of Athol, is in town, on
account OF the illness of his father.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

EAST SwASzEY.-rhe Fourth was celebrated
very fittingly at Geo Carpenters, under the
auspices OF the Mt Caesar Union Library asso-
citation. About 200 persons were present and
seemed to enjoy the Rotations, dialogue and
singing. A free dinner was furnished and was
largely patronized.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

Townshend.-Sunday very valuable two
year old colt belonging TO / B Taft was found
dead in the pasture with bullet hole through
its breast-in the spring of 1884 Sylvanus
Hescock cut down a small apple tree for the
purpose of inserting scions and left il upon the
ground near the stump it was cut from. This
little fruit tree being anxious to live, leaved out
and blosscmed as usual but bore no fruit.
Last spring the little tree leaved out again and
has grown about the same as other trees about
it, and looks as vigorous and healthy as
though 1t had never been disturbed. No part
of it is covered with earth or near water. Mr.
Hescock Is very anxious 10 get some fruit
from Ii.
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Marlboro.-The recent rains begin to tell
on the grass crop, and all the crops look better.
The picnic on the Fourth passed off pleasant
ly. The exercises consisted Of speaking from
the different schools and singing. The ladies Of
Marlboro are not stingy Of their food, as the
loaded tables testifed.-The authorities OF
Brattleboro had better look into the outskirts
OF their town for liquor selling as well as In the
village. Possibly there may be chance for
Uncle Sans officials to look up job.-Rsv Mr.
Prentice held service Sunday evening at the
west part of the town at the house Of Ira Adams
"A few of the farmers have commenced to
hay, but most Of them hold over till next week.
Joseph johnson is laid up with bad ankle.
The old Snow tavern. which has been occu-
pied for many years, is now cosed.-The select
men have purchased new road machine, cost
ing $3.50. Our roads show Unmarked improve
ment where it has been used.-Town meeting
Saturday to see about raising more money to
defray town expenses and see what action the
town will take about collecting the tax for the
COMING year.
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WEST CHEsTBRFIELD.-O r Farr has closed
his shops and he and his wife are TO take trip
to New York and Philadelphia Eleazer
Randall, who has been in falling health for
some time, died Tuesday. She will be greatly
missed in the community. She leaves two
sons.-The relatives and friends of Mrs Sarah
Farr gave her new house a "warming" Satur.
day afternoon and left various tokens OF regard
in the shape of useful gifts including about SIS
in money.-The Sabbath school held its annual
meeting Scnday and chose Miss Mary Cobleigh
superintendent and o r Farr assistant.
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vUANTED.-Tot take In Washing and Ironing;
w also Table Boarders wanted. Call on Mrs
Heurv R-iiefman, Eliot street, In the Water Cue,
StlS, ElE.20-
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Dummerston.-On the Fourth of July,
about 100 persons gathered at picnic on the
farm of X Nourse, and had very pleasant
time. Mr Nourse had recently fitted up the
grounds for that occasion. The pine grove in
which the company met was well trimmed and
amply provided with stands for refreshments.
Near by the grove was large pond, covering
some two acres or more, on which boats were
put for the pleasure Of those who wished TO use
them. The pond is near the summit of bill
from which delightful view can be had of the
surrounding landscape. Mount Monadnock Is
in plain sight from this locality. No orator for
the day was present 70 entertain the company
with a sp- sch. J G Newton read the Dcciara-
ton OF Independence, and America was sung
by the band" A ring cake was sold at auc-'
ton for the benefit Of "mine hos" Mr. Nourse,
who had prepared the grounds for place OF
entertainment, and who is a man OF public
spirit, ready to cid on every occasion where a
helping hand Is needed. Mr. Nourse is also en-
titled TO much credit for the excellent condition
ia which be keeps all the roads OF bis highway
district. To aid him in that work be recently
invented a road scraper, which be calls the rud-
der scrsper, and it does very good work where
ever il has been used man and one span OF
hoisss Is ali the help needed TO use the scTaPer.
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Westminster West.-Mr and Mrs S E
at their home Saturday. Their six children
were all at home it being the first time they
were ever all at home together. Mr. and Mrs
Geo Davis and six children were also pres
ent, Mrs Davis being an only sister of Mrs
Hubbard. Dinner was served on the lawn and
the children gave an entertainment OF music,
Rotations and charades.
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Brookside.-Mrs Alice Mundell has bought
the place hitherto owned by Mandrin May.
Herself, husband and children are at present
staying with the Widow Mundell.-Mrs Num-
dells sister and her two children from Wendell,
Mass, are also visiting with her.-About three
weeks ago two young bloods, Jean Howe of
Marlboro Branch and Jim Shipman Of Will
Evansville, committed foul outrage on the per-
son of Luana Taylor, wife of Chas Packard;
the matter has only been public for few days,
and causes quite an excitement. Mr. Packard
has been to see counsel and says they shall
smart for it. But we have heard that the boys
have left town. whether or no they have made
any set Element we have not learned. States
prison is none to good a place for such lawless
and lawbreaking fellows.
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Jamaica.-Mrs Lura Muzzy died last week
Wednesday morning at the age OF 81 years.
She was sister of the late Amos Howard Esq.
Her remains were taken to Brattleboro Thurs
day, where they were Inferred by the side of
her late husband.-The Congregational young
ladies mission circle hold their annual fair and
festival at the town hall this evening.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

MISUNDERSTANDING the wedding ami
versaries celebrated the past week have been
the fifteenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs w Z
Brown, Monday night; the fftieth OF Mr. and
Mrs VIM Aiken Saturday afternoon. Gather
ings have also been held with Mr. and Mrs Burt
Saturday evening and with Mrs Willard Shaw
Saturday afternoon and evening. Theo-
dOre Cole died suddenly last week Thursday OF
neuralgia about the heart He was buried
Sunday.
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Newfane.-Seven day Adventists are hold
ing their camp meeting on the land between
Shubel Barrett's and the school house; meet
ings every evening.--A number OF summer Wis
itors are in town.-Our village school closes to-
day.-Zicycle tourists have been the attraction
this week. W.
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Londonderry.-M G Curtis of Washing
ton, d c, is visiting his old friends here.-35
couples attended the dance at PattersCn's hotel
last week Thursday evening and had very
enjoyable time.
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SWest Dnmmerston.-The Fourth passed
OIL very quietly.--l25 OF the friends and neigh
bors OF Henry II aud Bella M Norcross gave
them surprise In celebrating with them tho
tenth anniversary of their wedding, and left
them valuable presents, and in money $40.
The tables were furnished very beautifully. A.
wedding cake made by Mrs Elihu Parks of
Fayetteville and presented by Della Parks OF
the same place took the prize; on the frosting
was a representation OF 1875 and 1885. 1t was
beautiful thing. The Putney brass band fur
nished the music In the evening, 20 couples
o'clock the music stopped, and they all claimed
to have had O pleasant time.