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The herald., 1895-05-02
And the Skies Opened

WINONA. Mimi. May There was a
cloudburst here this afternoon. Within
ten minutes. 1.6O inches of rain fell. flood
ing the streets beyond all precedent.
Numerous buildings we're struck by light
ming, but no material damage is reported.
The herald., 1895-05-02

at the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany's office in this city: Mrs. j. c.
Fraser, V. Montgomery. Mrs. A. C.. Mills.
Charles N. Brickenstein, }. B. Kerr, J.
w. Henderson.
The herald., 1895-05-02
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she cluEg to Castorta.
when she had Children, she we them Castoria
Overland Route via the Northern Pacific
Railroad

After winterspent in Southern California,
nothing is more desirable for the tourist than
to return East via the Shasta Route and North
ern Pacific Railroad. The Yellowstone Park
and Dining Car Line. All trains vestibuled.
Tourist cars elegantly upholstered. Scenery
unsurpassed. Weather cool and delightful
For informa ton communicate with John Clat k,
10 $. Spring street, Los Angeles. or T. X.
Stateler. Gen'l Agt. G5S Market street, s. +.
The herald., 1895-05-02
The Earth Tremhled

UKIAH, May LA severe shock of
earthquake occurred at o'clock this aft
ernoon and lasted for some seconds.
The herald., 1895-05-02

The barracks built for European soldiers
are generally far better than the houses
OF the peasantiy. Chelsea barracks, in
England. cost f345 per man.
The herald., 1895-05-02

vigor. vitality and n healthy appetite, i'm
parted by little Angostura Bitters every
morning. Sole manufacturers, DR.. J. G. b.
Siegcrt 4 Sons. At all druggists.
The herald., 1895-05-02
PERSONALS

W. A. Hayward. late of Newfoundland,
accountant. is not the party mentioned
by that name in the issue of yesterday.
The herald., 1895-05-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Personal!

For those who are run down by too much
indoor life or by hard work. and who
would safely weather the coming month,
the most dangerous in the year. Paine's
Celery Compound is the rue tonic. 1t
strengthens the nerves and purilies the
blood Try it.
The herald., 1895-05-02

Bicycle Races Postponed
OAKLAND. May 1.-The bicycle races
were postponed until week from Satur-
day, on account of rain.
The herald., 1895-05-02

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploms.
The herald., 1895-05-02

Wall parer mouse OF the coast sas S. Spring.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
HENRY T.. BOND.
Undertaken and Emha liner.

\ leading undertaking establish
ment is that Of Henry +. Bond whose
fine store and premises are situated
at No. 9 Main street, From the start
the enterprise and energy Of the prop
rictor. coupled with the ripe expert
cnce he has acquired in the conduct
of this line of huslnsS, assured the
house great success. and its patronage
has steadily increased from year 10
year, until il is tcuay one If the most
prominent houses engaged in the trade
in this locality. The store is neat,
and we'll appointed. and has an area Of
3OXlS feet II is handsomely furnish
ed and fitted mp with every convcu
fence and facility for the transaction
of the large business done. \ well Sc
lectcd assurtmt mt Of Baskets. trim.
mings, mountings, etc. is constantly
carried. Mr.. Bond having established
connections with the leading manufac
turers of this line of goods in the Uni
ted States. These, and the unsur-
passed facilities he possesses enable
him Ia take charge Of the most eiaho-
ate funeral on Il moments notice. and
to conduct il throughout in the most
fitting manner Orders received at
any HbuT I'll luc Gay OF ulHHl receive
immediate attention. Every requisite
for funerals is prov idcd and the estab-
lishmcnt is as complete and eNtcn-
siyc rs any in Vermont. Mr. Bond
furnishes his own hcarses, carriages
etc, of which a large number are con
stantly reserved. The prices charged are
always fair and satisfaction is in every
case guaranteed. In the discharge Of
these functions he has ever exhibited
great tact and discretion and wen the
esteem of those with whom he has had
dealings. He has always taken an ac-
tive interest in public matters and
whatever has tended to increase the
prosperity Of his locality.
Mr.. Bond is tiIst class practical
cmbalmer attends 10 arterial omhalm
ing and has studied and taken courses
under Professor Renonard of New York,
Profs. Clark and Sullivan Of Cleve-
land, Ohio. and Shrecve of Boston. He
attended the Oriental school of en-
halming and also the National school
of cmbalning of New York. Henry
+. Bond succeeded J. q. Smith in
1852. Prior 10 that he was with the rs
tey Organ company for 20 years. He
is "A native of Dummcrston VI and
came to Brattehoro in 1893, and in
1864 his family removed here. He is Il
Mason and Odd Fellow and member
of the Grange. Mr.. Bond enjoys AN en-
viablc reputation for honorable deal
inc and first class work.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
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The marked advances made in the
photographic art of recent years aIc OF
a character that excite the envy of the
world. Prominent among the number
who have a true conception of the art,
and who have achieved an honorable
reputation in the profession, in this 10
cality. is Wyatt of the Union block.
This gentleman conducts every branch
of the business upon the highest stand
ard of efficiency and as a result he at
all times is ovcrrun with orders. His
studio is spacious and handsomely
fitted up. and where he takes portraits
of the highest degree of excellence.
having fidelity to detail and sym
metry Of finish and expression never
seen but in the work of artists. Mr..
Wyatt produces imperials and cabi-
nets and attends to cnlarging and fin
ishing of portraits in water colors.
pastel. India ink and oil, at the lowest
price for perfect work and artistic fin
ish. We desire TO direct special attcn-
tion To his beautiful cabinet portraits.
which are exquisitely executed in the
most elaborate and finished manner,
and which have given him high
rank in leading circles Of this county
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
puTNIX LIFE INSURANCE COM
pASN.
C. G.. Leonard. Agent.

The Phoenix Life Insurance Co., OF
Hartford. Conn. has long been rccog
plzrd as one Of the best managed in
situations Of its kind in the United
States, and its career Of muniticence
has given il a name and fame both
home and abroad. 1t is doubtful il
any life insurance company in this
country can present Il cleaner record OF
growth and good fortune Its opera
tions extend to all parts Of the United
States and are continually increasing
in importance and magnitude under
wise. cautious aud prudent manage
ment From its inception the PhuniN
Mutual Life Insurance Company has
retained the confidence Of the people
Ia a marked degree, Its founders were
men who SAW the rare possibilities Of
such an institution. aud who laid the
foundations sufficiently strong and
deep b. bear any superstructure that
time. experience and wealth might
rear This conpan! is one Of the most
useful and most prosperous of the in
stitutiuus Of our country. and by It's
age. its usefulness and its prosperity.
il has become well entitled 10 tn" high
est place in the confidence and esteem
assets has been gathered month 10y
month, year by year. 10y the most care
ful aud economical management.
The Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance
Co. is f. wears old. and owns and DC
rupicS a handsome structure IN Hart
ford. Conn. Its gross assets, January
LIST. l-9l. were over ten million dollars
with a surplus at ! per cent of almost
i q. l..ll a
board IF directors Of this company are
,Iohuathan h, Buure. president; James
Nichols, president Natl Fire lnsur
ancc Company Nathaniel Shlpman'
Judge L. 5. Circuit Court of Appeals:
nix Mutual Life ms. Go. John {.
Parsons. president Hartford Society for
Savings: Isaac W. Brooks. treasurer
Torrington Savings bank Francis h.
Cooley. vice president Natl Exchange
bank George H. Day, vice president
Pope Manufacturing Co; Silas W.
Robbins. direcror American Natl
bank: Charles II. Lawrence. secretary
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Charles f. Gross Of Gross, Hyde and
Shipman. attorneys at law: John II.
Hall. general manager Colts patent
firearms Co John ID. Brown, prcsi
dent Connecticut Fire Insurance Co
Edwin ID. Rullin, attorney at law. and
David 5. Plume, treasurer Plume and
Atwood Co.. of Waterbury. The com
pany is ably represented in Brattleboro
hy {. G.. Leonard who opened an flee
here June 10th, 1898. and who has been
in this business since last October.
Mr.. Leonard is native of Dover, Vt,
and came here from Wilmington where
he was engaged in the merchandise
business His office is with Howe n
Crown, the real estate dealers at 81
Main street Mr.. Leonard controls four
counties for this company and has
charge of large force of men. He is
a Young man who will doubtless be
very successful in this business here.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

;,b.s bccomc "A permanent ana sam
fantnrv one. The store is }OXGo iect II,
dimensions. amply large and rs carri'''
,n an q liberal and modern plane
Tbn affairs of the house are ~
most furnishing condition, ana Il larE'
and substantial local, and Il "iuc
suread country trade is done, Inc gfe t
dcnands made ON the resources Oh lh'
ho,,se nccessitates the carrying Oh
large stock of goods, to the end tha' no
DELAY may be occasioned in ming OF
dcrs. and the different lines coihpre7
hcnded under staple and fancy grocer
les are kept thoroughly complete ana
choice. The stock comprises canhea
GOODS of every variety, produce PICK
Ice sa,Ises. preserves, jams, jellles,
tcas and coifecs Of the finest BRANDS,
n,,rc suices. sugars. flour, foreign ana
American table delicacies. and every
thing pertaining to the trade. These
Goods are carefully selected, and cannot
be cyccllcd either in quality or price IN
the locality whiIc all orders are prolnpi
ly filled From four to five assistants
are employed ana two wagons
"a ,oo and in all
respects the business is a truly repre-
j
braces a varied and comprehensive as
sortmcnt of staple and fancy food pro
duets. and toothsomc edlbies from
every climate. canned goods, sugars,
spices, cereals, teas. coffees, etc, All
Of which are guaranteed to be as re
presented and may be obtained at the
lowest market prices. a heavy stock is
always on hand and customers cannot
fail 10 be pleased with selections made
therefrom Every year since its incep
ton the business has shown steady
increase in extent and pernanehce'
"Crockers Best and Washburn s
gold medal flour are the specialtles
of the house. G. W. Putfer prior to
establishing the present business was
employed in the Estey Organ works for
10 years He native Of Andovcr and
came to Brattleboro from Dummcrston
in 1871. He is an oddfellow. and is con
sidered among the foremost grocery
merchants Of this section.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

1t is extremely doubtful if any pro
prietarv or patent remedies for their
respective purposes compounded IN New
England or elsewhere are generally as
popular and efiicacious as Peels Com
pound Condition Food and other pref,
arations for horses and cattle. These
preparations have met with ready
sale where ever introduced and are
prepared 10y Peel's Feed company Of
Brattleboru. This business was started
ly +. G.. trost in 1854. The Itmt dies
are put up by Harry W. Peel, an Eng
lish veterinary. and Mr. Frost secured
the formulas and bought the right for
this country. In 1882 the institution
became incorporated. DIR. James Con
land the president of the company, rs
popular practicing physician of Brat
tlcburo. j. G.. Cllery. the vice plesI
dent. is a resident of Boston. and r.
G.. Frost the treasurer and manager, is
a native of Brattleboro Four extra
hands are employed in the manufac-
turc and preparation of these remedies.
The company manufacture PecEs Con
dition Food, pccls Poultry Food and
Peels Liquid lloof remedy. These
preparations have been endorsed 10y the
foremost horse and cattle owners, as
well as poultry authorities of this
country. Some few years ago there
W cte over 30 different remedy concern
in New England but today there are
only few. the institution in question
ranking conspicuously in the forefront
as AN evidence of the survival of the
fittest.' Peel's Condition Food is Il
safe and positive cure for bladder and
urinary troubles, pink eye, constipa
tion. cpizoutic. painful or scanty urin
alton. unhealthy skin. rough coat,
all digestive troubles. loss of appetite,
results of overlooking. coughs. and colds.
1t eradicatrs all humors that may Toe
in the animal and produces a tine
glossy coat of hair, and keeps the stock
in fine spirits. 1t is Il sure and safe
remedy for worms, vertigo. siaggers.
and all other diseases depending upon
impaired digestion. II is a positive
cure for garget and mi Tx fever in cows.
1t will increase the flow of milk and
prevent abortion. 1t will cure hog
cholera.
This food has no adulterant of any
kind. no unwhoesume or doubtful sub
stance in its composition and is ahso-
lutcly harmless to man or beast. 1t
costs more t. manufacture Peel's Con
dition Food than any other Condition
Powder. -
Many Condition Powders have
been and are now on the market, but
none have achieved general success,
while Pecl's Condition Food has in
creased in popularity, wherever used,
until its sale is now general through
out the United States. Nothing but
the superiority Of Peel's Condition
Food could have effected this.
Peel's improved Poultry Food com
pels hens To lay. 1t is said that moth
ing will make fat hens lay eggs in any
considerable quantity. Pcel's Poul-
~ Food is not "fiashy' siimulant
that eXhilarates fowls for = few DAYS
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

.;I, = mi - II.I-
Iullls' 'u''l =, 'all'1' nl"hh'':' ''T'
r''ileiSoil ~ '7:l are nav !IE ~ ralI'
700; iol l1'olhS Deus I'ou anu plaSS
ocus M WI, "a are neat, coy. cIe"l 5 am"
uu ;. hUSl,G anu l''nl Moo" lur,
nil're' IeGl ana rattan rockers ana
cila'lS, 'nlI''fell trIpS' tia''IoS' nlEl
anu row challS aiu rockers are mere
700 III larse Pual'lli'H; ID the rai pet
on cioth ana 'ihoIcuti "epar me NJ 'h'!
nave very IalSe lIIT' Inns HcpaI'
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

which has n considerable sale an oNoi
thc country. and Brooks House eolosiic'
M thnr9 are a score of other reii V
Mo first class preparations wlich i"'
w,nt of spacc we will not cnlillcra'''
INC prescription department. II ~,
dor the supervision Of experts IN Pl'"i
macy. and none but competent ana cH
nericnccd clerks are allowed to hah'',e
ar I'm physician's orders. we can
;ustlv saw that this model drug st"rc
as conducted by this firm, mas n1'
only been promotivc of the pubic WEI
fare. but has been managed ON p''Sl
ness urinclplcs so straightforward
conducted as to have secured lor ti''t''
an esteem as well mcritcd as acqul''"i,
The premises are CONNEXIONS "h''
are complcte in all details OF arrange
ment. evincing in every part the ,as,r
and culture of the ploprictors, h"'h
members of the firm are thorough! ~
heated pharmaccutists, and deN"''
sneciaI attention to the careful pirrar
alton of family recipes ana pilNS'
clans prrscription. Prescriptions are
made a spccialty. in the fullest sens
Of that term. besides II greater variety
of articles Of taste and luxury, such as
toilet articles, etc, are found ON 'he
shelves and in the cases OF the eS'a'
lishmcnt. The firm are agents 700 i"'
Baker's renowned Boston CONNECTION
cry. .:,,. ,s
Henry \. Chaplin is native Oh
Greenfield. Mass. Upon graduating
from school he served an apprentice,
shin for five wears He then attended
the New York college of Pharmacy ana
took two terms. He receicvd second
prize in the junior class and first prize
an elegant gold medal III the senior
class having passed the highest exam
nation. He also took special priHr IA
the botanical course. From college MI
Chapin went with the well known New
York druggists Caswell. Hazard
Co.. and Caswcll, Massey ~ Co., b"th
in New York and Newport win "hoih
he remained for five years, coming
here from their establishments. IL
must be further stated that he als0
took a special coarse in analy tlcal ana
labratorv work and is considered an
authority ON subjects pertaining I"
this work. Henry \, Chaplin Is mem
her of the executive committee OF the
State Pharmaceutical association re
Gently formed. and is also the repre-
sentative of Vermont in the Amerl'
can Pharmaceutical association. Mr.
Chapin is a Mason. master of ColuIn
han Lodge. has taken the degrees
chapter, council commandcry. go de
grecs Of the Scottish rights and Is also
past sachem tribe of Red Men, John
NJ Hacklcy is a native of Wanlngton'
Va. and came here ten years ago. lie
rlrrkcd for Mr.. Willard and also for
Mr.. Chaplin prior to becoming part
ncr in the business. lie has been IN
this business all his life and Is grad
latc Of the National Institute Of Phar-
macy of Chicago. class Of 1892 The
irm put up many of the old reliable
Of CaswcIl. Hazard ~ Go.
md make special point Of prescrip-
ion and analytical work. They put
Ip for physicians use many prepara-
ions and specialties. Both members
f the firm are young men and IT Is
ccdIess to add that they are highly
0pular.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

sisting of four floors and basemen,
50x56 feet in dimensions. This Is
equipped with all kinds of fine furni
ture, made of the best seasoned mate
rials and in the highest style of work
manship. The sales and warerooms
are tastefully and elegantly fitted ul
and lighted by gas and electric light.
Here nearly every article required from
the kitchen to the garnet. can always
be found in infinite variety of styles,
makes and prices to suit all pun SEES.
Six hands are employed i'll the busi-
ness, and assistants are always at hand
to show or explain the uses, prices,
etc. of all the articles. which include
furniture. bedding, mattresses, mir
rors. window shades. desks, etc, in
great variety.
The house took possession of their
present business house in 1880, and
they conduct one of the best regulated
furniture emporiums in New England.
Their stock consists of eastern and
western made furniture of all grades,
styles and variety. from that suitable
for the elaborate furnishing of TIE
finest mansion to that more suitable
for the humblest home, comprising
chamber and dining room sets, side
boards, parlor suits in all the fancy
woods, including maple. ash, cherry
and walnut sofa and bed lounges and
touches, from cheap ,retons TO most
expensive cof1Iuroys. office furniture,
comprising desks, high stools, secrc-
aries. book eases, chairs. stools, etc.
Then there are parlor and library
tables kitchen furniture. including
ladies' fancy folding and work tables.
window shades. curtains, purteires.
draperies, cornish poles, sash rods and
fixtures, looking glasses. hall racks,
music racks. cabinets and casels. In
another department We find baby car
riages. Then we see an assortment of
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
FENCON BROTHERS.
Practical Horse ShOers and Earricrs.

Among the best known and most
successful concerns engaged in the
horse shoeing and general jobbing bus
mess in Brattleboro is the old and re-
liable firm of Fenton Brothers whose
shop is located on Main street adjoin-
ing the American House. These gen
tlemen have been engaged in this bus
mess for twenty five years and control
a staid and permanent patronage.
From the inception of the business to
the present day they have enjoyed a
continuous career of prosperity and
public favor, due entirely to the uni
form satisfaction rendered by their
work and sound Judgment, foresight
and ability displayed in their manage
mcnt. The horse shoeing as prosecut-
ed 10y them is of superior order done
scientifically and according to the best
known methods. In fact. horses that
have become lame from improper shoe
ing will be set to rights. and put in
way of becoming of better future ser
vice to their owners. All work is done
promptly, on time, and no pains or
skill is spared in the execution of any
work with which they may be intrust-
ed These gentlemen understand the
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01
ARTHUR !. HOWE.
Manufacturer of Pads. Tablets. Blank
Books and Vest Pocket Memornndums.

The paper manufacturing interests
of Brattleborn, and Bellows Falls rem
der the prosecution of kindred lines
more practicable and feasible Thou
sands of tons of various kinds Of paper
are produced annually in this section
and some Of the product has been put
to other use besides the mere manu-
facturc Of the raw material. In 1881
Arthur Howe who had previously been
foreman in the employ of Ross White s
paper mill saw possibilities in the pad
and tablet manufacturing business. He
therefor equipped a shop with the nee
cssary machinery and embarked in
that business, BY untiring perscycr-
encc he succeeded in attracting atten-
ton To- his enterprise and within the
brief peri ID since he started in bust
ness ne has found market for is
goods all over the country. Today he
sells To all the leading jobhing houses
in the country and his trade extends
to all sections Of the United States.
Arthur L. Howe manufactures pads.
tablets, blank books, best pocket mem
orandums, and makes specially Of
job ruling warranting all work to he
first class in every particular. He
makes a cheap line of books and these
are sold in very large quantities He
puts up toilet paper, pads and repre-
srnts such mills as the Atlantic.
Unique, Imperial, Cottage. Royal,
Standard, Tip Top, Daisy, xxx and
others The office and shop of Mr..
Howe is al > Canal street. Arthur /.
Howe is native Of Brattlcboro. He
attended high school here and has al
ways been popular in business or social
circles. He is a member of the Sons
of Veterans and is class captain.
The business conducted by him is
equipped with steam power presses and
from two to four extra hands are EN-
ployed. The binder is fully equipped
with all the latest improved presses.
gliding. ruling and cutting machines
and other appliances necessary for the
successful prosecution of the business.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

dealings, and first ella ski \ and ;.
pcrienced workmen. Tho .omms,
am extensive trade in the rbana.
and machine department Of .rir bas' ID
ness, repairing wagons an rauiag..
and attending too 10 hIar .mi,bI
and general iObbing, Font. Brotbs.
are experienced and skiIlc. Borkm@
in their craft, and no men Tier II,
dcrstand their business than new T.
the work Of repairing wagon hey ea
not be cXcelled' ny aunt IT,. trict al
tcntion to business, and tcpri.
they have gone to ..e fmn
ranks in their business In IN.
village and vicinity. The fir. Is com
posed Of Thomas and John + ton, II.
former native of Springhr Mas.
and the latter Of this village rhom4
Fcnton is popular membc, ( thed
der of Red Men They has been /. ..
the present shop for % year. nd la, u
been in this business for - ypat. y
They formerly worked for 4. p. Ia ~
for fourteen years and upon IFS deaf ~
nine years ago purchased the .usine, = :,
The premises occupied have cen d. -
voted to the horse shOcing business +, =,
40 years. 1t is patent 10 a that !,
years experience in this husI s. mgy ;,
count for thorough know lr 90 Of p" =,
requirements and insure rumgrttnr =
square dealing and reliability andpo :,
sessing these attributes and i.msit. 2
this firms success is not to .r va !,
dered at. ;,
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-07-01

uis taste and judgment are man. ll'an''I hn
ms .as.' 'basc of the business ne
nro r ncrfect satisfaction to ms Pa,,
rons. and is cordially rol ,;.',, ,rt;st
a conscientious, pa, nS'aN ,,,ps, favor
whose prospects are OF the l,l,,S .,ra '"t"
able character lie always ~ s"", AND if
all his work to be first class h ",ia aslf .
such should not prove the case IT ''"'
no pay. st,rtod by d. A.
Henry about y years ago. ne S"io u
Emery a. Dunklce about i''' ""'