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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

fine display being made and everything
about the establishment bcspeaks o der
and admirable management and pre
scntlng IN appearances the air OF
metropolitan store. \ large. varied
and first class stock is constantly car
RED and comprises silks, satins. and
elegant dress goods, in newest STYLES
and patterns, handsome shawls. cloaks.
wraps, and suits, beautiful laccs and
embrolderlcs, corscts, hosiery. gloves.
underwear, dress trimmings, parasols,
callcocs, cottons, ginghams. hanncls.
linens, shcctings toWclings, blankets.
table covers. domestics. etc. while an
efficient staff of assistants are in attend
ance and the patronage Of the house
which is already substantial grows
steadily apace This Furnishing eetab-
llshment was inauguratcd Ivy the
present proprietor in 1877, and from its
inception the enterprise has proven a
hlghly gratifying success being today
by general consent the dry goods en-
porlum par excellence where the nov
elites OF the season appear as soon as
they are displayed in the show window
and on the counters of New York and
Boston establishments. In fact this
house is up to date" in all respects.
An efficient force Of salespeopIe are en-
ployed. Mr.. Hawley offers from time
to time, especially in the holiday sea-
son, special attractions in books.
N. l. Hawlcy is a native of Hadley,
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

celled in this state and his services are
in constant demand wherever sound
counsel and legal ability is apprc
ciated.
j. H. Martin is Il native Of Land
grove, VT, and is Il graduate of the
Albany Law school. He is Il Mason,
and prominent citizen. He is also
a member of the firm of Holden a. Mar
tin, the most EXTENSIVE numbering con
cern in the county. He was speaker
of the house for six years state tax
commissioner for years, and reprcsen
tativc from Londonderry for five terms
and from Brattlcboro one term, II
years in all and was chairman Of the
judiciary committee. Mr.. Martin is
able as a lawyer and has but few
equals as an advocate.
George B. Hit is native Of Wal
lingford, VT, and came to Brattlcboro
in 1886, and studied in the office Of
Martin and Eddy and Waterman a
Martin. He attends to the local bust
ness of the firm and is "A promising and
rising young lawyer.
All members of the firm have been
states attorneys. The Office of this
well known law firm is in the Bank
block. Waterman, Martin a. Hit are
regarded not only as men of ability in
their profession but as men Of sterling
qualities and honorable characteristics.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

tatiOn Of this winter summer and all
wear round hostclry has been earned
not only thurugh the natura3 wealth
that surrounds the establishment but
ark through the excellent manage
ment that has in the past few wears
been identified with IL. This instltu-
ton is to day. as il has been through
the past. favorite for many who visit
this section every season. Many Of the
guests have been coming 10 this house
for many years preferrlng its quiet sur
rouudiugs and the picturesque enviruns
Of Brattieboro to Saratoga. Richfield
Springs. and other well known re
sorts. The building, which cost $50,
600. is Of modern architecture. four
stories high. surmountcd by French
roof and towers. The length on Main
street is one hundred and seventy five
feet and on High street one hundred
and twenty feet, while the depth Is
seventy fact The building thus forms
nearly right angle. whose total length
is almost three hundred feet
There is beautiful and spacious
yrranda at the front Of the house,
which. in the summer months be
comes fayorite place of resort for the
quests IN the cool 81 the evening al the
close If hot day, During the past
few wears considerable enlargement
Of the hotel has been Effected. and
many improvements introduced. The
entire sanitary arrangements have been
renewed according to the most modern
and improved methods, making the
hotel one of the best drained and most
healthful houses in the country. \
new kitchen and new laundry have
aslo been added. The proprietor has
also recently refuInished the house
with new carpets. chamber suits etc.
and the electric light throughout the
entire hotel now replaces gas, conduc-
inc greatly To health and comfort, and
diminishing largely all risk from fire.
There are in all l20 we'll furnished,
comfortable and cheerful sleeping
apartments. Electric bells connect
these with the office and in the cooler
months they are heated 10y steam
There are single rooms and suites for
families. AS may be required, The
Brooks House has long been known as
popular summer resort, as well as
temporary home for business men.
There is also an unfailing and album
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

dint supply of pure fresh spring water
a'ways available. All are outside
rooms, and So constructed that any in
dividual preference for a northern,
southern, eastern or western exposure
can be gratified. The interior is most
conveniently arranged and handsomely
fitted. Despite the elegant furnish
ings of the parlors, high, spacious
halls and long dining room, one is not
oppressed 10y its bigness and elegance,
for the whole house is pervadcd by an
air Of quiet comfort, homclikeness and
refinement. which is as satisfactory as
it is rare. The first impression IF
scrupulous cleanliness and neatness is
deepened. not dissipatetd. as the days
go 10y, and guests come not 10y individ-
uals. but 10y whole families, with AL
the connections ON both our sides, =
for the season.
The commodious dining hall easily
seats two hundred, not including the
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

Mass, and came to Rrattlehoro in 1877
having been for the previous ten
years member Of the large dry goods
firm of Mcknight, Norton u Hawley
in Springfield. Mass The double
store front of this popular house is
seen in the illustration of the Brooks
House which appears in this edition.
Each department is complete within
itself, while the most thorough system
is observed throughout the entire
house. the bushes being conducted
smoothly and tremendously, and the
public want minlstered to with emf
nent popularity and success. Con
signmcnts are constantly reaching the
house from the most reputable manu-
featuring sources, and the stock he
displays contains at all times the
freshest novelties and the latest and
most correct STYLES. The connections
of the house with manufacturers are
of the most intimate and influential
character Is resources are ample and
abundant It's facilities are thoroughly
complete and perfect. and ii com
mands every favorable opportunity Of
the market, enabling the proprietor To
guarantee the prompt and satisfactory
fultillment of all orders, and 10 offer in
ducements to patrons. us regards both
excellence of goods and prices, that
challenge comparison ard defy success
full competition.
This is a one price store and sells for
cash, thus giving the buyer the ad
vantage derived therefrom. This sys
tenn is one which today prevails among
all the large city stores. and is the sys
tenn that has been instrumental in loN-
ering prices. \ small margin of profit
to the store keeper. and ready cash, is
what every dealer prefers today. as
against large profits and big valuiess
credit accounts as was the rule in the
mast
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
y. I. HAWLEN.
Dry Goods-Brooks House Block

The establishment conducted by n.
/. Hawley is the center of interest to
the female portion of the community,
there being here always displayed all
the latest novelties, fancy goods. under
garments, feminine fincry, staple dry
goods and the cloak and suit depart
ment being speciality. This is in all
respects prominent, first class estab
lishment where patrons are at all times
assured of finding complete and ele
giant assortment from which Ia select
while bed rock figures are quoted and
purchasers can rely upon getting ex-
cellent value. courteous attention and
satisfactory treatment. The business
premises occupy one Of the most con
spicuous corners in the town in the
Brooks House block, and are well or
dered an equipped throughout, very
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

possibly be obtained are served
in liberal abundance. while the
perfect manner in which the vlands
are served make meal at this
restaurant most agreeable experience.
The patronage of Whites restaurant
is uf character thoroughly compli-
mentary to its proprietor. Besides
the restaurant business ice cream
and bakers products are sold in small
or large quantities. The pies and cakes
are highly spoken of while the lee
cream is served in any form and flavor
desired. 4 splendid patronage comes
from public affairs, weddings. balls,
receptions and parties.
]. NJ. White is native Of Nardshoro.
Vt. and came tn Brattleburo from
Worcester last year. He was engaged
i'm the pork business in that town. His
restaurant has become one of the most
popular places in Brattleboro, at which
10 get a first class home made meal
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

road and thence back to town; 10
West Brattleboro sOutherly Ia Hines
burg, Green River Gullf0rd Center.
~ lgiers and thence back to Blaitlrluo
south along the Connecticut 10 Vernon.
passing the sites of old Forts Drummer
Sartwell, Bridgman and the old GENE
terry: north to Dummerstou. lutucy.
Westminster and Bellows Falls; and
very pleasant excursion through Gull
ford to Leydcn Glen in Massachu
sets.
A drive anywhere within the village
limits is frightened 10y IN" work Of
the Rural Improvement society ThIrA
flower beds, artisticaily iu.j uut have
been placed ON the squares and street
corners. and the effect is = most hap
py one.
Mountain Views.
A prominent feature of tine ian Escape
scenery. and one which is Sriy con
nected with Brattlehuru, is Wautasti
quct mountain, situated "a the uUrn-
site side of the Connecticut, IN NrW
Hampshire. Its name is derived ,ww
Indian origin, and is the s;tu" "~ was
given to West River by tire ui'rfI".
ines. 1t rises abruptly from tharir~,
and while the view from the .umii is
not so fine as from some mountains
along the valley, much can .e ..rn
that is Of interest. On reaching the
summit. the fine objects of interest
are the Connecticut and the village ~
BrattlcbOrO.
There are very many pretty and IL.
trrcsting landscape views to be- seen
from the hilltops and they abound IN
almost every direction from tne town
ntTrring almost daily change Of eN
rursion retreats.
re"'"''s VI '"'''P''''
An illustration OF the l."gf's-'t'
spirit OF BrattIehoro poop -" Is 80. y ii"
the qulckness Win Which ''r5
upon every practical improvement IhaI
IS caIculated 10 ecohon''@' 'it'' ..''T
or money NO sooner ba. lHt j".'-
phone opened lts ears am" Ups ii.. "
was introduced mere ana I'- U.S."
now become, general as " m""tno, l.f
business ana soclai p"IF 'S'S. Una. us
ramltications extend H. ever! -'tl'h
of the country HE adjacent '""i til
all SIDES, ana those 1ur'iF AWAY age
included IN ms lnNai uah" s'r' ..''
The telephone Exchange q re IS ',A
traliy located ana was uhuI rec ""H
owned ana succtsSlul'! "p'it'N " "a
local company independent 81 ~.
company or sHndlcate, W. ~ III
came INTO the coh'rrl 81 the ~" T.--
land Telephone ana le"trdp" 'HN
pany. 1t is one "t li' 1887
exchanges compared I" Ii' p'.l
IN the United 0't.'s'
charges Tor lnstruAenlt ar" ""I''t,'
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

situated the court house and iail Of
Windham county; across the tonnec
ticut to Lake SpotIord and To lliasdaIe:
TO Norcross Ferry going north along
the Connecticut and back by the Dunn
mcrston road to Centrcville across
MILESTONE Brook into the GuilfOrd
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

ponse To gross receipts being the smal-
lest Of any of the presidential offices in
the state not IN government build
ing.
The Office is centrally located in the
town hall building, and has 1000 lock
and 800 call boxes Of improved pattern.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
WHITES RESTAURANT AND Lunch
ROOM


As IA contributor to the reputation of
the locality and as the restaurant par
excersz of the village Whites popu-
lar restan. It stands pre.cminent. 1t
was established about II years ago by
the late f. l., Cooper and who in July
1894 sold his entire interest to j. NJ.
White. All the delicacies that can
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
T.. =. CARPENTER co.
Manufacturers Of Reliable Carpenter
Organs.

When the outside world talks of or
refers to Brattlcboro the subject gen
orally becomes associated with organs
And when the organ industry of this
section is discussed the r. =. Carpen
ter Co., of Brattleboro comes in for a
goodly share of attention. Carpenter
organs are known all over the civilized
world and ii is doubtful if the prod
net of this institution is cXCclled any
where. Our foreign neighbors across
the pond do not want American
products only whore they can neither
initiate them, nor get along without
them. The Carpenter oragn is one Of
the American products that they can
not get along without, and in consc
quence ii is today Il significant fact
that half of the Carpenter organs man
ufactured, are exported to foreign
countries. The f. p. Carpenter com
pany was originally founded in 1870 10y
+. Is. Carpenter and in 1884 it was in
corporatcd under its present title.
George f. Crowcll Is president G. II,
Davenport is treasurer, Martin Aus
tin, Jr., is secretary. and ". {. Car
pentcr is general manager the latter is
"A native Of Watcrville, Me, and is a
nephew Of +. b, Carpenter. The sec
rotary is native of Brattlcboro, and a
member Of the Vermont Wheel club.
{. II. Davenport the treasurer, is also
native of Bratlcboro. At the first
outset this establishment adopted as a
cardinal principle that they would en-
ploy none but the best whether Of
raw material, or skill, TO mould il in
its complex forms to form handsome
whole. To secure the best product, an
experience of over forty five years on
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
THE BROOKS HOUSE.

No review of Brattleboro or vicinity
is complete without reference to the
renowned Brooks House. an institu
ton that is known wherever the local.
ty is referred to. The popular rcpu
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
WATERMAN. MARTIN a HIT


Attorneys.
Probably one Of the best known firms
Of attorneys in the state and the widest
known in this section is that of Wafer
man, Martin a Hit of Brattlehoro.
This firm are prominent as attorneys
and cuunscllors at law and do a large
business in collections. Waterman,
Martin a Hit are tirclcss workers,
and men Of acknowledged ability. hay
ing acquired rapidly increasing
clicntagc which extends all over the
state but particularly in Windham and
Bennington counties and also northern
Massachusetts. The firm of Water
man. Martin ~ Hit was organized
November 9th, lSs7, succeeding Wat
rrman. and Martin. The firm of Water
man n Martin was formed August LIST,
l-sG The office has been in existence
MANY years being the original
lasl business founded 10y Chas.
\. Davenport in 1873 and
who VAS succeeded by Martin II
Eddy in January. 1882. The present
firm is composed Of +. l.. Waterman,
j. L. Martin and George r. Hit.
f. l.. Waterman is a native Of ia
maich who anne To Brattleboro in
February. I,5G. Mr.. Waterman was
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

and room for the wine and fig tree. -
Brattleboro has one Of the best
equipped postoffices in New England,
as well as one Of the most profitable 10
the government, the per cent Of cX-
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

The gross receipts of the Office are
about Sll, coo annually, despite the
fact that the population of the town is
but about 1900.
There are % mails reccievd and y
DISPATCHED daily. The box rents have
increased II per cent during the past
ten Years. and the increase in the sale
of postage stamps has been about 40
per cent during the same period,
while the postage ON regular publica.
tiuu- not including those circulated
in the c"lty has increased over 20
per cent ~" quarterly average weight
for the past year being about 5000
pounds On the sale of postal cards,
The increase has been % per cent.
Iron letter boxes are conveniently 10.
Gated in the village, and the receipts
of the office warranted the establish
mrut If The frr" delivery system,
which went into popcration july LIST,
ls~7.
This office is Independent of the
West Village pustotiicc, where a large
number ri the townspcople receive and
dispatch their mails.
IheY ar" i've carriers in service and
the pr.srgi postmaster, f. W. Childs,
has had the honor If being postmaster
since President Cleveland first term
through the Republican administra-
tiuu # President Harrison and being
rc appointed by President Cleveland
recently
summary.
The Ola town hall for many years
the ruly place offering any opportunity
! b. q al, 4,
hr entirely remudcilcd and rctitted and
when completed will offer first class IN.
duronts and facilities for theatrical
companies, Brattlehoro will then have
am opera house that will comport with
The other signs OF progress to he OBJ
served here,
Another recent acquisition is the
Electric motor road from this village
tn West Brattlcboro 1t is intended to
continue the road from time to time
until all towns within IA radius OF -
miles are romprrhrndcd in the system
Having thus presented Brattleboro
as it Is found and having referred To
the many points of interest of the 10
ca.ity. let us add in conclusion that IN
ISL! respects the village is one far ahead
Of any 81 its size in New England
II Is city and country combined. The
citizens are enterprising and pro
gr.ssitr and are up to date. The resi-
Iylees from the humblest to the most
r..ln'iuus are palaces. The streets
ARE over hung 10y magnificent elns
Map'gs and other trees. and as one
,u.as down upon and over the town,
fr.w -rar elevation near il, before the
r -l. fingers Of fail have stripped the
trr~-. it is cmbowercd in a mass of
foliage. Its streets are lighted with
electric lights aud there are two gas
companies here. Concrete walks are land
in all the main streets.
In all Brattehoro lacks nothing.
What nature has not given her the en-
tcrprising members Of the community
have supplied. and with her natural
and acquired wealth she has more
than has fallen 10 the lot of any other
locality.
With these brief yet pointed refer
cnccs to her ma-nificence and wealth,
We pause in oar reflections to present
a concise and impartial review of her
rutcrprisiug and thriving institutions
of commerce. trade, manufacture, fl
nance and merchandise.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

of the companys' illustrated catalogues
or obtaining it of their local agent,
our readers will confer benefit upon
themselves and avoid the risk of vast
ing their money in the purchase of in
ferior goods The company employ
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-06-21
FARE THEE WELL, CANDIDATE,
FARE THEE WELL!

In bidding the candidates a last,
sad farewell, the Yazoo Sentinel
grows fearful. Hear it:
The race is nearly run, the candi.
dates are all Out soon most of them
will all be down. Churches, school
houses, rafters, ETC., for whom candi-
dates are, in vulgar vernacular STAT
fish," we join our lamentations with
yours and bid you look upward and
onward, four years will soon pass
away and the harvest will be just as
great.
'Tis hard to give tue up, O candi.
date. with your announcement fee,
your hearty hand-shake and your Joy.
GUS laugh, "but its got to be did," We
cherish your memory for the good you
have done; we forgive you the esti.
mates you have made, aud one from
each rank we trust will merit our love
and esteem aud the gratitude of the
country as faithful and honest public
servants. Yazoo, since reconstruction,
has had no other kind, and from the
material out we will gamble on good
and true Officials.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-06-21
Chancery Court I'D Dist.
w r. HOUSTON. CHAycEJJoR.

w. T. HOUSTON. CHANCELLOR.
In the comfy Of Pearl River, on the first
Monday OF january and July and continue
six days.
In Tie county OF Marion. First District. on
the second Monday Of January and July and
continue six days. In the Se:ond District,
on the third Monday of January and July
and continue six days.
Monday of January and July and continue
six days.
In the county OF Harrison. on the first
Monday Of February and August and con-
In the county OF jackson. on the second
Monday Of February and August and con-
tinue six days.
Monday of June and December. and continue
In tie county OF Jones. on the first Monday
of March and September and continue six
days.
OF March and September and continue six
days.
In the comfy Of jasper. on the second
Moniay OF March and September and con-
tinue six days.
In the county Of Perry. held in Augusta.
the First District. on tbs. third Monday of
March and SeptembCr ana continue six days.
In the town OF Hattiesburg the Second nis-
trlct on the first Monday ofJune and Decem-
ber and continue six days 49,
In the county O.(smith. on the fourth Mon
day OF March and September, and continue
six days.
In the county OF Greene. on Thursday after
the second Monday Of April and October and
continue three days
In the county OF Covington. on the fourth
Monday IN April and October and continue
six days. n
In the county Of Newton on the flrst Nom
day Of April and November and continue six
days. ~
In the county OF Lauderdale on the first
Monday Ut May and November and continue
twrnty-four days.
In m, collty of Clarke. on the third Mon
day Of April and November and continue six
dNys
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-06-21
THE COURTS.
the REGULAR TERMS.
Circuit Court-2nd Dist,
SAMUEL II. TERRAL. Juper.

SAMUEL II. TERRAI.. JUDGE.
JAMES H. NEVILLE, DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
In the county OF Laudcrdale. on the first
Monday Of January and July and continue
thirty days.
in the county Of Noxubee. on the second
Monday OF February and August and con-
'q%s "a tse ssasess eoassy kemper on the FIRST Mon
day Of March und September and continue
In the county Of Clarke, on the third Mon
day Of March and September and continue
In the county Of Wayne, on the first Mon
day of April and October and continue six
days
In the county OF Greene. on the second
Monday OF April and October and continue
In the county Of Pearl River. on the third
Monday OF April and October and contin ue
six days.
In tie county Of Hancock. on the fourth
Monday Of April and October and continue
twelve days.
In the county OF Harrison on the second
Monday of May and November and continue
twelve days.
in the county OF Jackson. on the fourth
Monday Of May and November and contin ne
twelve days.
In the county of Marion, First District, on
the third Monday Of June and December and
continue six days. In the Second District.
on the second Monday Of June and DECEMBER
and continue six days.