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The Dickinson press., 1895-06-29
Stuck I'm the Canal.

Gruehtllal, June 25.-Tlle Augusta
Victoria grounded in the Baltic canal
today and was towed to a siding till
the canal should be dredged sutncient-
~ to enable her to proceed. 1t is ex-
pected that this will be tonight.
The Dickinson press., 1895-06-29
Severe storm.

st. Johns, N. F.. June pa serious
storm occurred Mt Loxy bay, near here
to-day. Several fishing craft were
sunk with all their equipment and
fishing premises near Waterside were
swept away.
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He DleHx His Hcad nn

LanesborO, Mimi. June 26. - This
morning Christopher Olsen of Borlie
shot himself, the charge blowing the
top of his head off. No cause for the
act is known, as he was we'll of
financially.
The Dickinson press., 1895-06-29

Athens. June %. ---.S Several earth
quake shocks were felt this morning
In the district Of Naupactus, more gem
erally known as LepantO. The tele-
graph office and other buildings were
damaged.
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In Hovvp.te,. Rah,,,

Washington. June 21.-Counsel for
Capt. !IcEr' w. Howgate. convicted
Of forgery and Justification of ac-
counts. to-day filed Il motion in arrest
or Judgment, alleging various errors
In the indictment.
The Dickinson press., 1895-06-29
An Old Editor D.o1

San Francisco, June o7.-Marcus u.
Borack, a prominent politician and the
oldest working editor in the state,
died today after a lingering illness.
The Dickinson press., 1895-06-29

was born in Delaware county, n. y,
and was educated ut New York and
Albany universities. He became a
successful physician and was an early
enthusiast in Good Templar work. He
is man of great executive ability,
has held many high offices in the
ORDER and was chosen worlds grand
templar in 1888.
The Dickinson press., 1895-06-29
Next at Madison

West Superior. Wis, June 23.-The
Wisconsin Medical society voted to-
day to hold its next annual meeting
at Madison.
The Dickinson press., 1895-06-29
GOOD TEMPLARs.
The International Lodge begins Ita
Session.

Boston, June 27.A'Thc convention of
the international lodge of the indie
pendent Order of Good Templars be-
gan to-day with many delegates pres
ent. DIR. Delos III. Mann, the worlds
grand templar, who stands at the
head of this great army of 100000,
The Dickinson press., 1895-06-29

During a heavy thunder storm at
Shelton, Neb., yesterday. Frank Kill
kenny was killed by lightning, and
his two sisters dangerously injured.
The Dickinson press., 1895-06-29
PlTH OF THE NEWS
EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK IN
A CONDENSED FORM.

The Latest and Most important
News of the World, CuAled From
the Telegraph RepOrtn Of the
Press AssOcintiOns.
The Dickinson press., 1895-06-29

United States Minister Strolcl. at
Santiago, Chile. has sent to the state
department an account of the burning
# the Chile capitol buildings.
The Dickinson press., 1895-06-29

Miss Pleassie Culbeltson. a promi-
nent society girl of Toulon, ILL.,, com.
mitted suicide to-day.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
p JOlt r.
ErnttIeboro iron Foundry.

u-t i,,.-;,,..,, a,,tarr,rigp an
"ilI' 'h'S I i;4h.I ,,,.ar a. ycars AGO
olu one cH'''l't ~ i;,,h. ~ nrnsrerity
1t has EMO! ga 1'ie ia,'s.' ,,rn,r;ntpr as.
only since ui' Pr Pr ,f,,n Lought
sumed c"htI"ii 'G LAX ,aars 400 If
m business "'}1 IN - 'i,asS WAS thrn
VIM, Stewart ne business w., " a. iaoated
and faa o''h uli''l " ' 80, NJ Joyrs
on rns' street - - on
moved 10 M i'''e ~, l,'nnidity of the
Nililams street ny sps,a"' n';u naet.
business - " NJ S"t Jn n,ls, may he said to
conduct general lou9 1n f : Irnn
manufacturing ~ ~ ;f -, Jioht
castings oi an utSrilp''oi,,'
bench WORK Is alS'' " Si't ~, ,.'ro,r;etor-
since ms ass"'i,l" as continurd TO
snip tue business i NO ,,ith ,.oneid
prosper ahu = l''''S IT. i, fnundry
erahle 'h''l ~ i j., connection
and pattern sh"p usG'' ~ e', ,,',,,or is
Win th' husihtss' "ii.' a a;1'ht hon are
ayaliahie' rloui ,'N ~ thov are en-
gwen eN!pio! .lleitt, , Gi', ~ G,nv hon
gagged III tfc l,F't'urliu' an IL anv
Castings Tor an puii'hh,7' IL tn n.nar-
desired pattern OF w'iEIi''t tha ,,rcdnr.
lty of the WORKS air'M ,,',, - d tnI Mr.
1'"h ~ t,,, il NOT only local
Joyce's patronage Is h3 ,b;s '" y;cinitv
with manufacturers "a M .,;s etatn
but extends iargeI! 'll'u"Si ~ his
and elsewhere. Among otht ,to Estny
patrons may te ,'I ns nlbnsn castings
oiS'ti .l;mrl,I i,om, mis- house. Only
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

feature is the furnishing of carriages
and hacks for weddings, funerals,
balls, parties ETC.. careful and OK
pcrienccd drivers being supplied if SO
desired The stables are open at all
hours of the day, week or month. Mr..
Higgins is considered an excellent
Judge of horses, and is a pleasant and
responsible business man
Tally no coaches and four and six
horse wagons are kept on hand and
this stable was the first to bring a tai
~ no to Brattlcborc. This business
as already stated was started by the
present proprietor in 1850 Mr.. lIig
gins is a native of NcWfane and came
to Brattlcboro in 1916 being at the
present time one of the oldest living
residents Of the village. lie worked
at the carpenter trade when he came
here and also worked for IS years in
the rule shop (Stcarns II Coz Mr.,
Higgins is an odd Fellow. He followed
the music business for % years and is
quite AN adept with the double base
and base yiol He WAS an nctiv" mem
hcr Of the different bands Of the cuun
~ for many years.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

founded by Dunklcc x Ware whom
Mrs. Morse succeeded in the fall OF
1891, The sales room Is neatly tltted
up. and contains an ample, carefully
selected stock Of French and domestic
millinery, embracing a complete vari-
ETY. of hats and bonnets, ilowcrs, feath-
crs, plumcs, ribbons, satins, silks,
frames ornaments, birds and a vast
array of millinery sundrics. All the
latest STYLES are displayed, everything
fresh and fashionable always being
found first at this establishment.
Fashion leaders in this section will no
doubt make this one of the favOrltc
sources of supply for millinery lequi
sites, and although not long in the
hands Of the present proprietor is al
ready attracting IA goodly share of pat
ronagC.
Handling a most popular line Of
goods and being courteous and attcn
tive to patrons this lady has been On
ablcd 10 offer the trade Inducements
equal to those Of any other millinery
emporium. \ very large and elegant
assortment is always kept ON hand. IN
Guiding hunncts and hats in exquisite
shapes sty les and patterns. straw goods
and lace caps, superb ostrich feathers,
flowers, pushes. silks satns. yelycts,
bead and beautiful French millinery
trimmings in great variety: ais" rib
hons. laccs. millinery jcwclry and or
namcnlS.
Mrs. Morse is a native Of Brattlc.
horo. During the busy season she en-
ploycs several skilled trimmcrs and she
makes several trips to New York and
Boston each wear and selects the very
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

it by sickness and death caused 10y
faulty construction Of dwellings and
other buildings. imperfect ventilation,
incomplete sewerage etc. His science
enables him to so regulate these as To
reduce the necessary evils of building
to a minimum. Mr. Crosby ranks as
first class in his profession, as his
work in this locality and state Will
amply bear testimony to, and he may
be considered an important member of
the community, not only as a merlto-
rious scientific artist. but as citizen
having the respect and esteem of the
community.
Mr.. Crosby is a native Of BrattIc-
boro, a graduate of the high school
and he is also a graduate of the Massa
chusctts school of Technology of Bos-
ton. class of 30 Prior To going TO
college he worked in the office Of
Francis X. Allen, one of the best
known architects in Boston. Mr..
Crosby was in his office for seven or
eight years. Francis W. Crosby at an
early age evinccd an aptitude for the
profession he now follows and when
Twelve years of age he drew the plans
for the Crosby warehouse of this vii
lagc. He also drew the skct III and de
sign for the Hook and Ladder house
Of Brattleboro and also showed other
early and marked signs of ability lie
furnishes plans, drawings, specliica
tions and estimates on shortest notice
and furnishes too. survey drawings,
patent drawings blue prints, and
prints Of all kinds. He employs extra
assistance and being the only archi-
tcct in this section his time is con
stautly employed and he has all the
work he can attend to. Mr.. Crosby as
sisted Arthur Wyatt in the plans for
the latter's home and drew the plans
for the Farmers n Mechanics EX-
change building, and many other
structures in this village and vicinity.
He aslo furnished the plans for the
new Episcopal church in Barre, also
for his own residence on Clark street,
for Holden Martins new building,
and for W. G.. Dooittle's building on
Canal street Mr.. Crosby designed
the plans for the dormitory of Nassar
college at Poughkeepsie, for the chem
zeal and biological and Physical Labo-
ratory at Williams college, and for the
late Alvin ID. Halls music hall at ia
maica Plains, Mass. Mr.. Crosby's
office and headquarters comprise three
rooms end he always has numerous
commissions on hand He is Mason
and is also prominently identified with
the fire department.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
p. MANNING.
billiard and Pool Room.

Men will smoke. and such being the
case, they are ever on the alert 10 Oh.
tain such qualities of the fragrant
weed as will be pleasing to the taste
Ideas are So diversified and tastes dlf-
or So much man will act on the
principle of the old motto, and Try
trv again for a cigar that affords HIM
the desired pleasure in smoking, ana
when found he is pretty certain TO ne
a steady patron of the place where II Is
obtained. p. Manning handles nice
line of popular brands of cigars ana
tobaccos and smokers articles. lie
carries large line of cigars OF the
best grades Smokers will find tins
desirable place at which to obtain their
cigars and tohaccos. Chewing tobac-
co of all kinds and smokers articles
can be had at prices that Will stand
the strictcst comparison with those OF
other cities.
Mr.. Manning also conducts first
class billiard and pool parlor in the
rear of the cigar store, and ne sells
soft drinks. These parlors are faV-
oritc rendezvous for those VINO de
lipht in the gentecl diversion of
pame of pool or billiards, and the
world renowned Collcnder and Bake
tables are in service here. Mr.. Man
nings establishment is on South MAIN
street opposite the Brattleh"ro mouse
The business was originally siarteu 10y
Ed Cooley five years ago. Mr. man
ming bought it out of Fred Gale, apr,
9TH. 1892 He is native OF Ireland
and came to America III 1870 ard 10
Brattleboro in August, 1857 lie
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
+. W. BARN ARD,
Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Dry
Goods. House Furnishing Goods, Etc

There is no business house in Brat.
tlchoro better known than that Of L.
". Barnard. The business of this
house was inauguratcd in April. ISL
under the firm name Of Potter ~
Barnard. continuing for two years.
Mr.. Barnard then took the dry goods
business and started on the present
site, whore he has continued business
ever since. The latter gentleman has
conducted the business with remark
able success for twenty three years and
has managed To- retain the patronage So
literally bestowed upon him. and, IN
addition. has wun many ne" customers
10y his business courtesy, aptitude,
libcrality and general excellence Of
management Here is To Toe found at
all times the latest novelties and attrac
tions in dry goods, notions, curtains
towels. linens, ready -uadc wrappers
and garments. and the usual accessories
of first class modern dry goods empo.
rum. The business is run on the
principle of quick sales and small
profits Scyrra assistants are cmpl"Ncu'
and prompt and courteous service Is
always To be relied upon. Ample store
space is afforded, the store and base.
ment being AlXb1 feet ~ dimensions
The store is located on Main street, IN
the Crosby block.
r. W. Barnard is native Of Hart
ford, Conn, and came 10 Brattlcboro
about the year lo72. He clcrked i'll a
Hartford establishment for seven or
eight years prior to coming here. lie
has developed large trade. while he
has ever borne reputation Of the most
enviahlc character The assortments
are fresh and seasonahle, and embrace
every description Of staple, foreign and
domestic dry goods, including silks,
satns, vrlvets, dress fabrics III all tex
lures. cuttons. woollens, ladies furnish
ings, fancy goods small wares, etc,
representing the best productions of
the leading manufacturers. and adapt
ed to meet the requirements of all
classes Of buyers. The goods are
marked at the lowest possible figures,
and the best Of values are assured IN
all sales made.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
L.. =. HIGGINS


We take Measure in caIlipa the no.
ticc IF nnr rnaJcrs tn thc above rstah
iisbmnnt not nniy in view If tbr hiph
rnnntatinn !, nniHys nitb the rommu.
nv hut ois,, Icra,,sn ~ the romnIrte
natnrc If the a,rnintmrnts and facili-
t;as
Tho bus;n.ss yas established in lsso.
AND simon th,t r"r;oJ II has Gained a
Tnrnt,,inn e., ,,rr,i,iipp az rrnrlrtr
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
-. Nct.ILIItEiI


BrattIchoro is fortunate in the pos
session Of enterprises that cultivate and
sell the products of the garden and
greenhouse. Among these must be
mentioned the plant and flower bust
ness Of -. McGillivray. the we'll known
florist. Mr.. McGiIivray has five first
class greenhouses, having AN area Of
>. 600 square feet Of glass. He keeps
constantly on hand a choice stock of
shrubs. flowers. plants, seeds bulbs,
etc. with flowers or ornamental designs
at very low prices. He is Il til, roughly
practical florist and landscape designer
and patrons can always depend upon
having their orders faithfully flied.
Mr. McGiliyray makes a specially Of
cut flowers. while fcrncrics, brackets
and hanging baskets are always On
hand Mr.. MrGilivray is prepared to
gi}e estimates promptly for decorations
and executes all commissions according
10 customers wishes and directions.
All facilities are here available, and
he grows all kinds of flowers. rare
plants and bedding plants, seeds, cite.
making speciality of cut flowers, roses.
carnations and lilies. His supply Of
roses at all times is particularly notice
able. Roses are the most difficult of
all flowers Ia produce in quantity and
perfection, but an inspection Of Mr..
MeGilliVray s greenhouses would lead
one To suppose they were the most
easily cultivated AS here they are To be
seen in profusion in an infinite variety
of colOrs and sizes. from the small and
fragrant tea rose to the magnificent and
famed Marechal Mel Mr.. McGillivray
.+t, 49ft
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

An establishment widely known and
prominent is that Of IL. NJ. Wood,
dealer in Fishing tackle, base ball
goods doc bread and medicine, skates,
snow shoes. rubber steel stamps, stem
ellis. sporting goods, ammunition, guns,
hicyclcs and sundrics. The foundation
Of the business dates from lsi2 when
the business was started at 30 Nam
street by Pike as "A gunsmllh and lock
smith shop l.. II. Barrett succeeded
him and IAN the business over -
wears until lsG7. Niles conducted the
establishment for two years and sofa 10
c. II. Howe. who conducted II Tor
three wears. Mr.. Howe sold the husl-
ness to the present proprietor, H. NJ
Wood, and from that time 1t has been
under his immediate direction ana man
apement. Mr.. Wood, who is practl-
cal experienced man, has been con.
nectcd with the trade upwards OF ii
years. and is justly conceded not only
one of the best gunsmiths in the town
but has a wide reputation extending
throughout this part of the state, from
which sections he is constantly recelN.
ing orders for guns. ammunition, and
sportsmcn's goods and for making re.
pairs: and he always has the best OF
everything in the way of single ana
double barrel guns and rifles of BETH
American and European production,
and ammunition, and pistols and flsh-
inc tackle. etc. Particular attention
is paid To repairing and making alter
atinps of guns. the work being eNecut-
ed with skill in the very best and
most satisfactory manner under Mr..
Woods direction. Orders receive that
care their importance demands, and
prices are governed by moderation. The
hicvcle NAV be said to combine the
features of physical exercise, athletic
recreation and locomotive utility, no
other. so to speak, gymnastic apparatus
supplies, and hence il is little wonder
that bicycling has become popular ine
world over Mr.. Wood added the hi
cycle business during the early part OF
1890, and enjoys quite an extensive pat
ronagc among the leading whcelmcn
and cycle clubs of the locality. This
could hardly he otherwise, not only for
the reason that Mr.. Wood is an expert
on the construction. repair, enamelllns'
Mating. etc. of the bicycle. but also
on account of the fact hat he handles
only such first class machines as the
hpa1lnA. the W Ill W lth anu WV
and others of more or less celebrity.
These goods are sold for cash or upon
the tontine system of payment. and, IN
view of the great and growing popular,
ity of the bicycle among all classes oi
the community, Mr.. Woods future
prosperity seems assured beyond the
peradvcnture of doubt. Catalogue,
price list. and all information pertain
ing To special terms, etc, VIII he
mailed or gwen free upon application
at his bicycle repository, and sporting
goods emporium at Is Main street
Brattleboro. H. NJ. Wood started IN
business in Brattleboro, assuming the
control of the present enterprise wheh
il was run down and building II up to
the prominent position it now occu-
pies. and in 1895 moved into the pres
ent store owing to increasing business
and requiring greater room for IT'S ope
ration. Mr. Wood recognized the tact
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
!. z. RAND.


The enterprise of j. X. Rand Is de
serving of particular consideration IN
this work. both on account of the cN.
cellcnce of its products and its well
known reputation since its establish
ment in 1889. The premises utilized
for the business consist of commodlous
quarters in the Harmony block, which
are fully equipped with all necessary
machinery and operated by steam
power, employment being furnished 10
from four to six skilled mechanics.
The products of the house comprise
all kinds of machinery known To the
trade. and an extnsive line of shaft
ings, pulleys, hangers, etc, are kept
constantly on hand and made to order.
This house makes specially of repair.
ing engines and other machinery and
carries full line Of engineers and
mill supplies All kinds of jobbing Is
promptly and accurately attended to,
and all dealings with this house can
not but impress dealers as to its re-
liability and methods of fair dealings.
In all the products of this house the
best materials are used and none hut
the most perfect workmanship is al
lowed to pass the critical examination
of those in charge. Mr.. Rand is a
thoroughly practical machinist and
engineer who takes special care OF all
work executed by him, thereby greatly
enhancing the interests of his patrons,
and we commend this house To the
public as one which can confer bcnc-
fits upon those who effect transactions
with it.
J. r. Rand is a manufacturer and
attends to all manner of jobbing in his
line. He manufactures special ma
chinery and tools. self -oiling pulleys,
self olling boxes for hangers, saw,
arbors. etc. Also hangers, shafting
pulleys. lathes. fine tools and attends
TO general machine work. The bust
ness was started by Rand in the
spring of 1899. j. r. Rand is native
of Dana. Mass, and came to Brattle-
boro in 1868, when a boy. He attend
ed high school here and went to
Orange to engage with the New Home
Sewing Machine company. He after
wards followed his trade all through
Massachusetts, in Springfield, Hart
ford. Chicopee, and other places. lie
returned to Brattleboro in 1882 and
worked for the Centreville shops as a
tool maker and worked too for the Hig
by company. Mr.. Rand repairs bicy
cles and makes particular specialt!
of repairing machinery of any ano
every description. He is enjoying ;
very gratifying patronage.
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public buildings and commercial
structures. His business has been cs-
tablishcd for five years, and his anita
bility being speedily recognized, his
progress has been rapid and solid, and
his custom today is perhaps the largest
in this county. A conscientious arch
itect is a public benefactor, his pro
fcsson being closely identified with
the pubic health and general well be
ing His Importance as Il sanltarlan
is pcrccived when we are reminded of
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

brought into daily action. He is able
to treat all diseases of horses feet,
and can tell at glance the cause and
remedy for diseased feet in horses, and
if they proceed from injudicious shoe
ing or natural causes. there can be no
better person to trust with their recov-
cry. He enjoys large and liberal
patronage and is generally admired for
his sterling qualities. ability, ana
courteous and honest manner. lie emf
pluys none but the very best labor to
be had. recognizing that this is an es-
sential point towards the success OF ms
business. His knowledge of racing
stock is such that he is considered an
authority on all topics relating to the
turf. and he has personally shod some
of the best racing stock IN the state
and enjoys a liberal patronage from
the stock farms in this locality. He Is
a great turf man and in consequence
knows pretty we'll what horse re-
quires To give him speed II he has
tracing stuff in him. Arthur . Leary
is doing a nice business. and numbers
among his patterns some of the best
class of the public and the best known
citizens and horse owners.
Arthur O'Leary opened shop IN
Brattleboro in 1893. He is native
of Ohio and learned his trade in Holy
oke. Mass. Mr.. O'Leary came here
from Wiliamsville. VT, where he had
been engaged in this business for II
wears He came here at the lnstlgatioh
and suggestion of some of the leading
horse owners of Brattleboro. He Is III
every sense "A truly scientific horse
sheer and employs a first class driver,
D,ck O'Concll There is little about
a trotter or thorough bred horse That
Mr.. OLeary does not understand ard
hence the reason for the prosperous
business and trade he enjoys.
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sive patronage. The work done by him
is confined to horseshocing, and is of
superior order. not being cxcelled in
the state. Horses that have become
lame from improper shooting will here
be set to rights and put in "A fair way
to become scrviceablc to their owners.
No person better understands the deli
cate anatomy Of a horses foot, thar
Mr.. O'Leary, and this knowledge is
the highest Importance whore it is
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

thirty men constantly all last winter.
M Holden started in the lumber
business first about nine years ago, and
lost all his property 10y fire shortly after;
Not dismayed, he started afresh, and
has by energy and perseverance sue
ceeoed in recovering a foothold that is
certin and most promising. Both Mr..
Holien and Mr. Martin own and occu-
by attractive residences in Brattleboro.
A view Of their mill appears in this
worli The firm is a foremost one in
its lime an this part Of New England.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

that the locality was large enough to
support a wel-conducted sporting
goods emporium and therefore added
sporting goods and bicycles to the bus
mess when he purchased it. All kinds
of repair work is done here, including
umbrella mcnding, locksmithing and
general jobbing. Mr. Wood carries the
largest and best assortment Of sporting
goods in this part of Vermont. lie is
Il native of Brattlcboro, and promi