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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-09
THE COLUMBIAN PLAYERS.
They VIII Give 81 Representation OF
"DOrothy'' for Charity's Sake.

The success of the first performance OF
tho Players has demonstrated the fact
that Washington ard the Columbian Uni
yersity can and will sustain an organiza-
ticn Of this nature, equal if not superior
to that of other cities and universities
Since their debut the Players have been
in receipt of many requests for repetl-
ton CT Dorothy from their friends and
patrons. AS the first presentation was to
an audience of subscribing patrons and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-09

The Following named have been honor
ably discharged: Privates Thomas Bris-
coe w. +. c. Huck, b. r. Kline. Robert
J. Laurenson and Corp. D. G. Wheeler, all
of company b, engineer battalion; Pri-
Yates c. II. Owen and Howard w. Thayer
of company B. third battalion. and Sergt.
e. NJ. Tegethonn of company b, first bat
TALON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-09

First Lieut.. Charles NJ Shreve of com
pany f. first battalion. has been elected
Captain of that organization. First Ser%t.
William 7. Thompson has moved up to the
first lieutenancy. and the popular SER
geant major of the battalion, Jesse Grant.
is now second lieutenant of company.
With such trio of officers it is thought
that the company will move to the front
at q raDid pace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-09

Quartcrmaster Sergeant f. f. Barton of
the fifth battalion has been granted leave
of absence for six months. While he is
away Sergt. William H. Bailey of COM
pany A. fifth battalion. will act as quar-
termaster sergeant. Private James c..
Sergeant of company A. fifth battalion, has
been appointed corporal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-09

day evening, February II, in the Music
Hall, Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-09

Leave of absence for two months and
fifteen days has been granted Capt. John
Van Ness Philip, aid-de-camp the
brigade staff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-09

The majority of the officers Of the Dis
trict Guard have received invitations from
Col Willard Howard, and the officers of
the fourth regiment OF infantry, Maryland
National Guard, to a reception on Thurs
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20
New ,tie.

q ". s,tebhins fell 10 feet from
ladder he was standing on Saturday
and broke his leg. At present writing
be- boz is ne comfortable as can be expect
ed. DR.. Holton of Brattleboro sat tie
broken bone.
The largest audience of the season
greeted the Rev. Mr.. Norton ON wed
nesday evening to listen to ms ape
and interesting lecture on the battie
of Waterloo. -
Landlord Pratt is to haze a New
Years ball Wednesday evening, Jan. l.
Christmas services will be held at
Union hall next Tuesday evening. All
are invited to be present,
Both stores here in town have an
assortment of goods for Christmas.
Examine them and You Will ma
suitable gift for a friend.
Walter Park Of this village slaughter
ed nine months old pig yesterday
that dressed 43O pounds. Who can
beat this? ~,
The following officers were elected
,t the last meeting of Birchard Post
G. A. II. for the year ensuing; Com
mandcr, II. A. Carpenter: Sen. Vice
COM, IL. M. lWiCuch, oah' -, -,
Com, ". G. Wright: surgeon, L. >.
Crane chaplain, L. W. Bush; ad-
jutant, L. S. Weston; officer day, IL II.
+. Franklin; quartermaster, " W..
Parsons. officer guard, w. II. ingalls,
delegate. II. f. Franklin; alternate,
r. NJ. Twicheli. The next regular
meeting of Birchard Post Dec. % VIII
be held at Comrade +. 5. Weston $.
1t is good skating on hei!L'ah g
pond, also over on the river
Gilbert n. Batchclder will spend the
holidays at home with his cousin. :
Miss Mira Harris of Wilmington is
working at W. G, Ballou's for the
winter. John Burnham arrived at
Newfane Wednesday evening for two
weeks visit. DR.. Harry Martin OF
Newport was in town Wednesday even
ing. Miss Maud Twichell of Saxtons
River has been visiting her grand
mother. Mrs. Rachel Twichell, the pas,
week at Pratts Inn, 1t is reported
that Mr.. and Mrs. Kinney will speenc
the winter in town. Mr. and Mrs.
| smith have been caring for {. W.
Stcbbins the past week. Mr.. Stebbins
! is as comfortable as can be expected a
present writing. Cliff Adams IS help
INC his brother at Townshend through
the HOLIDAYS. Charles b. underwood
- in West Wardshoro to work for "A
| j. pike.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20
GuIIfOrd.

John Il. Gale has this wees ,.n so,n
Mrs. +. M. Halls farm 70 horer l,,''
Leach of New London, Conn W W."
takes possession Immediately. Mr.
Leach is brother of Forest hoac ,a, pa
Brattleboro and has for many, years
been an engineer on the New London ',lt
Northern road, which he leaves ror ros.
and recupcration in the quiet oil farm
life. ,.ona
The Jacksonville stage was ,,, slim
ing in front of the posloi'lee Ne' anaI,
day afternoon when the horses took
fright from the snow sliding from ; ane
roof and ran down across tho iio i
bridge and up the hill when lhey , rpi,
lided with pile OF lumber. luz
stage was left there while the hotses
with the pole attached ran against u
tree in f. p. Reeds yard lnlurlns
one of them SO badly that 1t haa 70 pe y.
killed. The driver borrowed waS < ~
and with the remaining one went ms
way. E,;,a
j. Henry Pratt has new EIaPli 70
cream separator in operation , a; ne
farm here which does most satis'ae'
tory work. :, ~ - hoon
Mrs. Henry S. Smith, who has been
spending a few days with frienus mere
returned to North Adams, Wednesday
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Boss Plat has obtained complete pos
session of the Republican organization
of the city and county of New York,
which carries with it the election of
New York city and county delegates to
the next National Republican conven-
ton who will do Platt's bidding The
anti Platt Republican made good
fight, but were beaten at every point.
Mrs. Annie Partridge, formerly Mrs.
Frank Stewart Of Bristol, died last
week at Jellico, Tenn, whittier she
moved after her marriage to Rev. Mr..
Partridge in 1883 The remains were
brought to Weybridge for burial, the
funeral services being held Sunday.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Henry Cobb has returned with ms
bride. and their friends paid them q
visit Friday evening. \ collation. OF
cake and coffee was served and hand
some purse of silver presented to them,
4 pheasant evening was spent IN games
and music. all wishing them many
such pleasant events in the future.
Edison Franklin after a long illness
at the advanced age of q years. dled
nj his home on Monday last. lie was
a man that has held many important
offices in the town, and was highly
respected citizen. One son survives
him.
The stores at South Vernon have put
on their Christmas garb and attract
the children as usual.
Vernon grange will hold their annual
meeting this Saturday evening.
Mrs. Frank Pettee is visiting her
sister 10 Meriden, Conn, this week.
George Billings has visited the farm
ers and examined the tobacco crops
and bought the crops of +. W. John'
son and Frank Scott.
c. H. Newton has the foundation ioi
1 a new ice house laid.
! Mr. Wheeler sold his property al
hubble auction last week, L. ". John'
son bought the place for Sob. lie Elk
poets to leave town.
Rev. A. j. Hough will preach in th'
chapel next Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock.
Miss Ellen Brown is at home Tor
two weeks vacation. Clarence Ne"
ton has returned TO his school after
short illness with sore throat. i. O.
Ice has filled his ice house this week
Wallace Stoddarcl made his parent
a short visit this week. Miss Matti'
Miles will spend her Christmas vaca
ton at G. II. Newton's.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20
Grafton.

Mrs. J. \. Edison of Brattleboro
came 10 Miss Sarah Ayers to board for
an indefinit, time.
There we're no services in the ION
cr.gational church owing to the Ill
ness OF Mr.. Leach.
E. II. Clark has his bobbin ma
chinery moved into his shop.
The grange gave a fair and supper
last week Friday evening which was
we'll attended, several from out OF
town being present. There were many
handsome things on the fancy table.
Among them a very pretty bohemian
glass doiley made by Mrs. Charles
Howard of Bellows Falls
The ladies' of the Congregational
society will give an oyster supper at
the chapel Thursday evening, Dec.
Goth. There will be an entertainment,
the farce, cousin Frank Topsy
Turvy,' with songs and recitations.
Died, at her home in Hickory,
Grant Co, Oklahoma, Dec. 18th. Mrs.
Laurette NJ, wife of Lucius Edison.
She was born in Grafton and was the
Youngest sister of Willard and Charles
White of this place. She was married
in 1861. In 1879 they removed to
Kansas aud in April 1899, they moved
TO the home in which she died. be,
sides her husband two daughters and
one son survive her, Anna NJ, wife OF
J. l.. Parks, Lille NJ. and Herbert
r.. She was Sc years, 10 months. and
u days A member of the Baptist
| church and respected by many friends
who extend their sympathy to the be-
reaved family. The funeral took place
at the home Dec. 9th.
Grafton grange had one of the most
pleasant gatherings of the year last
Friday evening, the occasion being
the ladies' Fair. This was held in
competition with one given by the
| gentlemen few week ago and it is
needless to say that the ladies' were
not found wanting. \ fine display OF
fancy work was shown and supper
served that showed the ladies' were
proficient in every branch of house.
hold skill. Mrs. Hall Staples filled
the place of master and Il pretty pro
gram of music and rccitations was
given under her direction.
1t is Hugh Kendall who is working
in the meat market instead of his
father. as some ole stated in this
column last week.
George W. Walker. who has been
i'll. for a long time. is reported not as
well this week. ". L. l.. Walker was
in Boston last week buying goods fol
the holiday trade. c. :. White and
wife, Henry Woolley and j. W. Davi:
we're in Bratileburo last week, attend
ing the meeting of the state grange.
They report having splendid time "a
ldoes every one who goes Ia Brattleboro
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Christmas exercises at the Univer
sallst church Monday evening and the
NJ. T.. Tuesday evening Kew. Nj.
Buffum occupied the NJ. +. pulpit
Sunday.
The sixth entertainment at Village
hall Thursday evening i'll charge OF the
Y, p. c. L. was a success Songs,
readings. recitations and tableaus
were well rendered aud received, espec-
iallv the reproduction from the Reads
boro Enterprise - of the Jacksonville
bows returning from the turkey roast.
Dana Canedy has purchased the
hotel Glen House" of r. q. Wilcox
and takes possession Immediately.
This will be good news to the people
Of this vicinity as Mr.. Canedy is well
known about here.
There will be no singing school
Wednesday. Dec. %. School and
audience are entertained each week
with solos and quartets.
One Of our dairymen was heard to
say on seeing the result OF the test OF
his cows. II am surprised in that COW
she isn't half paving her keeping.
! We think more would be surprised II
they would take the trouble to lind
/ ont lust what they are DONG.
! The auction sale Wednesday at X. g.
Wilcoxs was largely attended and the
property well disposed OF.
MIR. Howes' singing school al Viii
mington has promised to accompany
him here some evening and through
the kindness of school and teacher they
agree to come here next Saturday,
Dec. 80 (unless very stormy and give
us a concert the proceeds to go to our
school. They will largely repeat their
programme Of last winter which was
so highly spoken of. Admission l5cts.
Concert at 40 to $50. May the
efforts of those interested be we'll re.
paved.
TheDlocal masonic lodge attended
the funeral of DIR. Bowen of Charlie.
mont Tuesday. 1t is said that the
display of flowers was the largest ane
richest ever seen about here.
Milton Bigford who has been a
work in n. H. the past year called on
his friends here this week. W.
Stearns of Brooklyn, y. y. was herr
On business this week.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20
Railroad Bridge Burned.

A titchburg freight train going South about
nine O'Clock Tuesday evening Dec 10, came
Fitzwilliam which the engineer took to be a
pile of Old ties burning beside the track The
bridge was a burning mass as the train pulled
through in safety.
w II Carter, patent medicine pcddler at
tempted to cross the Central Vermont railroad
about two miles west of Bethel. Wednesday,
and was struck by the engine of the 1880 train
and his cart was instantly smashed. MIR Carter
escaped with only slight injuries to himself.
A largo barn at Milton belonging to Charles
Parker was burned at about $50 this evening,
with the exception of the horses and cattle,
which were saved. The fire was caused by the
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Tho Ladies', Aid society will hold an
apron sociablc at Union hali IL " sar"r,
evening, Dec. 3lst a laushap ,o ,%t
"A Pull Back, VIII PC pro' .;il ne
and a handsome sofa pillow "i'l W
disposed of during the evening. ;atn,as
There wall be Union Ihti h,anh
tree al the Congregational ehUrci'
Christmas night g.. f.;onls
Mrs. p. II. Holt is visiting , ifien nis
in Boston. Miss Cora Richardson SIS :
at work for p. Il. Holt. DR. Arho ~
a. ia IN IN Nav York for IA few days. -; ~
Wilkins is on the sick list, also AIRS YRS
r. \, Westcott. William Stooales'
who has been quite sick is slowly '''
CnCorinp
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

David Jones, of Anderson. Ind, who attracted
the attention of the entire medical profession
two years ago by going without sleep IS DAYS
and last year by keeping awake l3l days. is be.
ginning on another spell which he fears win be
more serious than the preceding ones. He
served on the jury three weeks ago, and has
not slept for "a days Al d nights. He does not
experience any bad effects whatever from the
spell. nor lid he during his Isl days. During
that time he attended all of his farm business
He says now that he feels a- though he never
will sIeep again, and thinks that isis wakefull.
mess was probably indaccd hy his Use of iobac-
80 while Young.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Steve Clancy has finished work for
-. S. Prouty. noun
The weather since the very, severe
rold of last week has been dellghtiul
and Wednesday was like an lndian
SUMNER day. -. ,,
The Christian Endeavor society ana
,,hars are 10 give Christmas enter
tainmept at the Congregationalist
church Tuesdayevening, the oath: There
win be Il Christmas tree with glfts ioI ,
the children followed by supper All
are cordially invited.
The first lyceum of the course was
held Wednesday evening The question
FOR discussion was, Resolved, that inc
electric cars should have the rlght Oh
way ,o,
mother, Mrs. Fanny Knight, have
cone TO their winte: home at Marlboro
y II
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

He opened the door cautiously, and
poking his head in, in suggestive
sort of away. as if there was more to
follow, inquired, lis this the editorial
rinktum?' THE what, my friend?"
lis this the rinktum, sinkum, sane
tum. or some such place, where the
editors lives'' This is the editorial
room. Yes, sir. Come in. - mo,
guess | won't COME in. | wanted to
see what a rinktum was like, that's
all. Looks like our garnet. only wuss
Cnn1 hx-
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20
t;utlford Centre.

The social held at the Town hali
Wednesday evening was success po.h
socially and financially. The hall was
quite we'll flied. The exercises passed
oil creditably to all that took part pa
The boxes of provisions were SOLD at
auction by our popular auctioneer,
Geo. p. Miller and us rule bioueh :
good prices. The coffee booth al ana
fish pond were we'll patronized. me
sum realized your correspondent ana
not learn but must be quite help IN
furnishing the grange hall. -
The masons are expected To-Day
THURSDAY 10 add the finishing coat
to the walls in the new hall. -,
Geo. Warner our genial stage driver
has the sympathy of all in his unfor-
tunate accident Wednesday
The dwelling house of Creon Miner
caught fire Tuesday in the absence OF
the family. but fortunately one OF the
children returning from school ana
finding the room filled with smoke
called a neighbor who quickly eXtin-
guishcd it after burning hole through
the carpet and floor into the cellar
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Cleo Pierce and daughter Marion are
visiting in Townshend. E. ID. Plimp..
ton Is improving slowly. Wright
plimnton has returned to his work az
Tia depot. Geo. Morse, wife and
W ;ldren visited at e. Howc's IN New
fame last week. Miss Nettie Bishop
from Newfanc visited at Mrs. Ware $
last week. -F. w. Farnum is drawing
lumber for G. d. White. Frank
Bemis has finished work at Brattie-
MORO and returned to this town,
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

There will be preaching IN the
Methodist church next Sunday evening
instead of afternoon.
Officer j. II. 1Hetcalf will sell to the
highest bidder Dec. % AT o CLOCK D.
M. pair of nice five year old oSe D
Came into the enclosure OF L. ID.
Roberts on Dec. , large yellow DOG
with white feet, white spot on race
and back of neck. Wish the owner
would come and prove property ana
take him away.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

The Crescent club will present IN tne
town hall on FRIDAY evening" to-h IN,
a dram in four acts entitled ne
Trustee 1t will be concluded WIN
a laughable farce entitled LEI oil
Parle Francois, or THE Mayor
Mistake.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20
oyerturning of a lantern. The barn

for 81, 800. =.
Fire was discovered in the New u. ~
hold goods and toy store IN the shs, !
on Church overwhelmingly mornin4TTI 4
the entire stock owned by lime ~ :
Miss Eleanor Davis. II .was u I M
that the fire caught from 2 sltl .sar n n
back of the store, but investlgaiioa,. Il !,
it was undoubtedly the work OF :, 4 IN n
In the corner where the fire startSsu M, N,
box of rubbish, tissue paper an III, y'i H
mable material satuated WIN spe "a ri
was arrested before noon chai-'N ~
ii.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

The reorganization Of the Sabnath
school took place last Sabbath. Inc
foIlowina officers were elected for the
ensuing wear: Superintendent, Dea.
w IT TAFT. librarian. c. C.. Harris ;
secretary, c. {. Harrls' treasurer
Mrs Jennison. IN
On the evening of the oath there Will
no an entertainment in the church
here, consisting Of Christmas 'Iee
aud a free supper for the children WIN
appropriate exercises.
Barber Bros, have tuli lihe u
Christmas goods.
Mrs. Henry Trip is quite SICK
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20
BrOOkifne

The Methodists will unite with the
Baptists in the Christians exercises
Tuesday evening. A..
Preaching services continue at u no
Methodist church every SUNDAY AT Z'fo
O'Clock. A.,
The prayer meeting wa nc d. az
residence of Willard barnes rr'''"s
syeping, December 9th.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

The t'ounier trial was put over un-
til Saturday, his counsels having the
body taken up Monday to have it eS'
amined by some expert doctors.
Foarnier weeps bitterly most OF the
time.
George Warner has the sympathy OF
his many friends in the loss OF one OF
his stage horses, having its back
broken while running away at .liglers
"Wednesday. Mr.. Warner was IN the
postoffice when some snow slld on
a house which frightened them.
Mrs. Warner Pratt, who has been
visiting at .Alyah Thomas the past
week returned Ia Sonth Halifax sun
day
For rheumatism have found moth
ing equal to Chamberlain Pam Balm
1t relieves the pain as soon as applied.
j. v. Young. Nest Liberty, W. Va,
The prompt relief it affords Is alone
worth many times the cost, % cents
Its continued use will effect a perma
nent cure. For sale by +. K. Durgin.
Druggist. adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

WANTED; Several Trustworthy gentlemen
w or ladies TO trlsel in Vermont for e-tab'
ijshed reliable house. Salary $50 and expenses.
steady position. Enclose reference and scii-
addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion
90. Tbirti Floor Omaha Bldg, Chicago, III.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20
Grove.

Travelling is very poor. The weather
which last week was intensely coid' IS
at this writing, Tuesday, this week
mild and very pleasant Only the
toughest can ride on the rough roads.
School in No. ) closes this week.
teacher. Miss Edith NJ. Evans, VINO
has given good satisfaction IN bofh
districts. 49,
4. F. Prouty has the frame OF ms
horse barn ready to pat up tins week.
S. Gallop of Guilford will superln
tend the Job. Gussie Grover recently
employed at Grove is assisting at u
Garrison's in Green River. }, +.
Nickerson and family have moved to
North Adams, Mass. We regret losing
such good neighbors, Ever willing
aud ready to assist in sickness or
trouble. Mr.. Nickcrson will not Work
at his trade as iewcller for the present,
He is going into the photography bus
mess Immediately. We wish them
success wherever tEey are. Is, u,
Worden has moved his family TO liar-
risville, Halifax. o. +. Dix has re-
Gently put up an ice house. Mr.. Din
is one Of our entcrprising farmers.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Tickets for THE Deacon which
is TO be played at Union hall, Dec.
10Th. arc on sale at {. +. Baeon's.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Westminster West.
Sunday, DeceHber 22nd.. Kew. ne
Beyoice OF Keene, n. H.. Will preach
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Alta special meeting of Fort pun Ia,l, ii
Friday evening, two new helhos'.
ted.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Beecham's pills for constr
patton Ios and 25f. Get the
book at your druggists and
60 by it.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Halls Hair Remover cures dandruii
and scalp affections. also all cases oil
badness where the glands which feed
the roots Of the hair are not closed up.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

Henry Cobb and wife from Vernon
visited at Hiram Cobb's this week.
Julius Wilbur moved Geo. Pierce's
goods To- Brattlcboro this week. Mrs.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-12-20

During the present month we wal
and we have made the prices SO low }
one. Every Cape has been marked d'
is going to get a