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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
.ceI,e Bank Officers.
Bi.SNINITDN COUNTY.


Last Friday, James Mac Donald who recently
cioseu u branch store at bennington and shortly
after left his home in Hoosick Falls under Il
heavy cloud, was convicted in Ottawa, Can, OF
iimlianinC, and Saturday was sentenced to five
years imprisonment. lie WAS greatly unncrved
put instead of bcingslockcd in acell he was al.
lowed TO walk in the corridor OF the Jail. An
hour later he was found by the turnkey hang
ing by jail towel to a bar over n closet door,
swing. The doctors voiced half an hour trying
10 fesuscitate him, hut IN vain.
Second Masonic District Convention.
The annual convention of the 2d Masonic dis
trict OF vermont was held with Red Mountain
lodge ut Arlington, Tuesday. The convention
was opened at p m, on the thlrd degree, Oscar
lodge OF North Remington, G 5 Madison, mas.
Ter, conferred the entire apprentice degree. Fol
lowing the closing of the afternoon session n
banquet was spread at the Arlington. Covers
were laid for 100. Following the reception of
tne grand officers at the evening session the
third degree WAS conferred. All of the lodges
IN the district were well represented.
The bronze catamount that IS to be placed in
position IN the pedestal that is TO mark the site
"' tue Old catamount tavern at Bennington cen
ger has been completed by the Barnard Bronze
company, of New York, and Is ready for the in.
-Iection of the committee having the matter in
charge. u Valentine has gone to New York,
where he will meet majority of the committee,
1t.
Joseph Morris thrcc-year old child at Man.
chester last wee; was playing near a pail full
OF sealding hot water when 1t accdently fell
intolt; II was so badly scaded that il died the
next day.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
FRANKLIN COUNTY. MASS.
BernB rdstOfi

Powers Institute has been approved by the
state Board of Education SO that it may receive
students from other towns not having a Gram
mar or High school, the tuition and tran sporta.
ton OF which will be paid by the state
The lecture Wednesday evening by Col Titus
OF Boston was well attended and enjoyed by
by all. The entertainment TO be given Feb ii
by the Ariel Club of Boston will close the Icct-
ure course
Miss Mary Clapp OF Montague has been visit
ing In town
The farmers are auNiously waiting for snow
the want of it making this dull season for
some of them.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
Greenfield is in Quite Financial Mess

The Selcctmcn Monday afternoon dischal ged
the night police and town laborcrs and gave the
treasurer orders to honor no orders except
those OF the school committee. This action j.
because the voters al a special meeting that day
ing IN April. There is deficiency OF about
$4,000 created By the selectmen and 5000 more
made by the High school building committee.
Another meeting is called for next Monday.
George w Davenport addressed the prisoners
AT the Greenfield jail, Sunday afternoon on
'rhc Bible and the Law"
There has been little hull in the post Office
controversy at Millcrs Falls, and many of Mr.,
Wards friends are beginning TO be hopeful OF
her retention. II is regarded as a significant
fact that the work on the new post Office build
ing which was being erected for Mrs Amidon'-
occupancy has been discontinued, nothing hqv-
ing been done therc for several DAYS.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24

Mth anu olloh'hss VI i"A
iban- Letter to Boston sunday Globe.
true. however, that so far as
ition is concerned, the young
i the Democracy fare better than
Fung Republicans, There is not
need of a young mems move
b the Democratic ranks.
fwlng custom, the nominee Tor
ernorship should this year come
be west side of the mountains.
bountain line rule, while it is
llSly observed by the Republi
is not such fetch with the
rats, and it would not be sur
if it were not followed this
nomination is to &C to the
de The Globe correspondent
thority for saying that a great
influence will be brought to
induce Hon. Seneca Haselton
lngton to accept it.
laselton has long enjoyed the
pee and respect of the Vermont
facy. He was twice elected
of Burlington, usually a Repub-
ity, and has been suggested for
bernatorial nomination many
but could never be prevailed
accept it.
Haselton's unfortunate recall
e1ezuela, whittier he was sent
minister, has in no wise
his standing with the Vermont
Is of his party. In fact, if for
reason, it might be that they
be glad to take this opportunity
fnstratlng that their confidence
was not shaken.
the other hand, the uomina-
pnld go to the east side, DR.. J.
jackson of Barre stands as a
Pit fayorite for the honor. He
been regarded as one of the
nd most representative Demo
the state.
Pc nomination lieutenant gov
j. Farrell Of Newport and d.
BAN of Swanton are mentioned.
Sc If the guberaatorial nom
goes to the west side, Mr.. Fur
chances for the nomination
aturally lessen, but only for
liGa! reasons, his claims upon
fS9,p being we'll recognized.
Pollard Of Cavendish and
r Bowman of st. Johnsbury
q Of IN connection with the
lOn Tor treasurer. Either Of
PUG Ill! the office acceptably.
onlnatlon for auditor of ac
paS been little talked of, but T. |
I'd oi Bolton is mentioned as
ToQld wear the honor grace
VI Nhalen is somewhat of a
I.nS Vermont Democrats, be-
y me fortunate few of his
lalth who have represented
flF IN the general assembly. 7
Osen suggested that G. f. o. |
Nergennes, would make a
l.uate Tor congress from the
NJ NJ and Col. H. e. Folsom of
nc RON the ID district. !
IL me only men to be chosen by
,irlc state convention who
'ily exercise the functions of
art are the delegates to the
convention.
ID there throughout the state
Deen an intimation that
,Hc"ettrick of st. Adams
'H' proper man to head the
lasyer of recognized abili
S u Vermont. but through
pa. par of New England and
~ state' whittier his profes-
~ nave called him. He has
a popular campaign orator,
Stumplng his native state
s, y mas done efficient work
a. ,''ilal committee in many
o, ~ ocl. Bradley b. Smalley
. s.l' it is doubtful whether
i. yer Vermont Democrat of
e,,, E;Isonal acquaintance as ,
e,n @as the candidate of his
md a. gresham from the list
pay gave his opponent. Hon.
r, y@ers' a lively exhibition
n ', ara a Democrat could !
7r"helmingly Republi 7
h l, resent the best element :
- The national council. /
O., : ,cral ;rustwor,lv .eu,,cmcn i
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
NyalpOle.

The leap year ball last Friday was largely az
tended, some - couple being present.
The closing ball of II Chandlcr's dancing
school will be held ncNtweek Thursday.
Prof Charles II Pcttec from Dunham gives
the second lecture of the grange course at the
Town hall Tuesday evening, his subject being
Construction and ere of roads,
Mrs Maria Kendall left last week Cor a trip to
Philadelphia. = Mrs George Be Holland was IN
Boston Tuesday.-Iienry .Clifton has returned
from a several weeks absence In New York
Mrs Charles = Hawks has been i'll for TWO
weeks past With an attack of acute brnDchitne.
Mrs Chan les { Davis left This week TO spent
some time IN Brooklyn. Y, with her son, VII
liam and "a visit other relatives in that virinHt
al-ss
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
4 wor,an's head

4 wou,an's head
&C hes may come
from several causes.
She may have 4
lieadac he arising
from nervousness,
or from dige stive
disturbances. Nine
cases i'll ten, her
he a a clIcs come
from disorders pecu-
liar to her sex. II
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24

NY ANTED several trustworthy gentlemen
w or Indies to travel in Vermont, for estab.
lishcd reliable house. Salary $50 and expenses.
Steady position. Enclose reference and self.
addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion
Co. Third Floor. Omaha Bldg, Chicago, III.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
l0(; .
WINDSOR COUNTY.
Ludlow.


The annual meeting OF the B!acl,
River Wooden company was held at the
village hall Tuesday evening, and the
following elected directors: George
II. Levey, Fred O. Knight, James S.
Gill, W. W. Stickney, Charles Fl.
Howard, Il, II. Mcdonald and Franl,
A. Walker. They elected officers as
follows: President, Charles II. How
ard: vice president, +. 0. Knight
clerk, K. A. Walker: treasurer, }. +.
Murch business manager, George H.
Leyey. The company paid n dividend
OF 6 per cent for 1855.
William V. Chase has sold his farm
on South hill to }. w. Kimbal.
Mrs. Ella Goodrich and her daughter
Of Brattlcboro are visiting at Judge
Walkers.
DIR. c. a. Browne and his family
will move soon into the second story of
Dailey's block.
The Wheldew Ice company have
built new ice house.
Miss Matte Spatford has gone to
Boston for Il weeks visit.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
How
About
That Evaporation

s. .se-2 going &c bay this yeari Don't fnrget
"a. - lead = The manufacture Of sugar
-. - supplies Catalogue free Granite State
Ev.porztor Co., p. o Box g. NARROW, n. =.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24

II find Hoods Pills the best for
constipation that | have ever used "
Mrs l.. d. Barker, Hartand Four
Corners VI
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24

3, 'oir- ~ trustworthy gentlemen
hl,.r N Vermont. for cStab-
~. ....ii'iry s7Sland expenses.
alssl - reverence aud self
-. CENT. ~ e,ai"'. The puminiuu
'd kiT-., Chicago Al
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24

Aticr the longest and most CLOSELY contested
tight for the City NarShalSiglp ~ recent Years.
The Banrd of Alderman Friday night c.tricd "
II Ptilbrick Ia Sucsccd y W Hunucwrl, uit,'
has held the position several wears. This is the
position which vigorous efforts had been made
10 indurc Officer Mcclure of B-attlei'oro Ia ac-
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
The Measure Of Quality

in "A suit or ovcrcoat is not always to be
to be judged by the price. The charge
for up to the standard in quality, fit and
finish clothes varies with the maker. We
make the line of clothing that the fastid-
ious man delights in, but charge prices
that surprise him; so much less than he
has paid. Stout men or the very gentle
men cannot find ready-nade garment
to fit, but ours will and the prices fit the
pocket.
We also dye, clean and press cloth
ing. Goods called for and delivered
DAVIS, TIE TAILOR.
81 Main Street. up stairs. 26w2
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
Man Killed at East Dccr5ield,

a train on the Fltchburg railroad struck and
instantly killed j. + simpson, as he was wo,tin,,
on the track At East Deerleld Monday night,
lie apparently did not hear the whistle He
was !, laborcr, and resided at the corner of Elm
ana "roNe streets. He leaves family.
kcene Bank officers.
At the annual meeting of the Kcenc Five Cents
Savings Bank the following officers have becn
elected President, Cabel 4. huffman; VicePres.
ldents, Edward Joslln. Frank II Perry: Trus
ices. Clark II. Rowell, John Humphrey John o.
Jones, John Il. Fisk, Obcdiah Spraguc, Frank j..
heycs, Hiram Blake, George G. Hubbard, S. s.
Wilkinson II. a. Woodward Leei Fuller, Sam.
nei ID. Bcmis, Bcrtram Ellis and Frank II.
Wrighta mount on deposit Jan. Is 50 ,3j2. 1Gl o.
ueo@c \. Litchicd was chosen Treasurer
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
II VERMONT DEMOCRACY.

brious Names Being Cai,vassed for
Ticket and National Convention
yates Hopes Of Recruits from
x Men and Opponents of Prohibi-
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
Horses! Horses F.!
40 HORSES
Will Arrive Tuesday, Jan. 2sth,


1896, ut the stables of f. +. Blood 4
Co., Brattleboro, VT, formerly the
stables of j. II. Chamberlain as nice
lot of horses as were ever seen IN Brat
tleboro. These hoases range from 1000
to 100 lbs, in weight, aud include sever
al matched pairs; the balance are good
business blocks and drivers. We can
suit YOU all with any kind of a horse
and ut prices that cannot f il to please.
We have Il full stock of Sleighs on hand
at the very lowest prices. "
Harnesses. Blankets, Robes and
Horse Goods,
We have the best line in Southern Yer
mont. Also, full stock of DR.. Soan's
Lniments and Medicines. Give us call
and we will try to suit you.
j.. T.. BLOOD d co.
n. Ii. Dom forget that we keep a
first-class Livery. Board and transient
stable.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24

That the state Law and Order eagur j. Stili
alive was shown Wednesday when the places OF
:, \ Pickett. Thomas brisbane. Walter y Iiake.
DIV Il eunap. Michsel Murphy q Ciowter
aud Miri,acl Moraaan al waipoie we're visitcsl
10y sheriff HrTr- aud Tnilie. Hearings were
oTTtrr1sd in Meme on Friday.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24
A Long Married Life Broken.

A married life of nearly 81 years was
broken Sunday by the death from
Orpha Hewitt, wife of Hon. Crosby
Miller. She WAS born in Pomfret in
1909 and was married to Mr.. Miller
in 1885, Two sons, two daughters
and six grandchildren share their loss
with the venerable husband. The
funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at
Mrs. Miller's long time home.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-01-24

Mrs Lorin Moore has a handsome Gala lilly
that is thirty four years old and has four large
blossoms 1t is about four feet and Il half in
height
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-24
PERSONAL.

T.. B. Sturgcs was in New York city
yesterday.
Hon. Daniel Edwards, of Kingston, was
here yesterday.
Or. II. T.. Heilner will spend Christmas
with his parents at ShamOkin.
Dr. Stein, of Wyoming avenue, will
spend Christmas at Shenandoah.
Esdras Howell and children. of Wash
ington avenue, will spend Christmas in
New York city.
Il. T.. Dale, of Des MOines, Ia. is spend
ing the holidays with his relatives in this,
his former home.
Ex-County Treasurer d. w. Powell has
returned from Harrisburg and will spend
the holidays with his family here.
Miss Gussie Harper, Of so Wyoming
avenue has begun AN extended visit with
New York and Philadelphia friends.
J. G. Huntington has returned from the
AdirOndacks where he has been spending
several months hunting and fishing.
Miss Frances kennard. daughter of ex-
Sheriff Kcnnard. of Meshoppen. Wyoming
county, was the guest of Scranton friends
yesterday.
David Williams and sister. Miss Rosa
Williams. of Middle Granville, y. Y, are
the guests Of Dr. j. j. Roberts, of South
Main avenue.
Division Travelling Passenger Agent S.
Y. Seelcy, of the Erie railroad, has re-
signed his position, the resignation to go
into effect Jan. |.
Mrs. Keller and granddaughter, Miss
temDeriing, of Northumberland, are vis-
iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tcets.
of 40 Penn avenue.
Rev. and Mrs. +. \. Lyme and children,
of Detroit, Mich, are in the city spending
the holidays with Mrs. Lyne's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. X. II. Frear.
city Solicitor J. II. Torrey was in Phila-
delphia yesterday attending the meeting
OF the u Executive rOmmiflp nf h. stut.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-24
TWO TRESPASS CASES SETTLED.
In Both Of Them the Scranton Trac.
tiOu COmuaNy Was Defendant.

Papers disseminating two treSpaSS
cases against the Scranton Traction
company were filed yesterday with Pro-
thunntary Pryor. Both cases had been
tried here and We're on their way up to
the higher courts To be reviewed.
Patrick Lotus was the plaintiff In
one ease. He sued the Traction com
pany to recover damages for the death
of his son who was killed by trolley
car on CapOliSe avenue. The case was
tried on Jan. - last. and IA verdict Of
$3.50 returned in favor of the plain
tim. An application for Il new trial
was made and on April 10 Judge Gun
Ster handed down an opinion cutting
down the verdict to 81 800. If that YER
diet was not acceptable to the plaintiH
and defendant then another uia! was
to he granted. An appeal was taken to
the supreme court but the filing of yes
The 81 800 is to be paid before March
|, 1897. with interest from Dec 10. 1876.
The other case settled was Mrs. Leno-
IA l.. Potter against the Scranton Trac-
tion company for damages caused by
being thrown from car on CapouSe
avenue. ON Jan. 10 last the case was
tried aud "a verdict for Mrs. Potter in
the sum of 81 900 returned. An appeal
was taken to the supreme court which
falls in consequence of yesterdays set
tlrmcnt. The Traction company agrees
to pay Mrs. Potter $1,000 before Jan -,
1897, with interest from Dec. 10, 1876.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-24
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-24
AMUSEMENTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Russ Whytal will he
| the stars at the Academy ON Christmas
| and the following day, when they will
again present Mr.. Whyta's bold and
| spirited picture of life in the Old Do
mniOn during the civil war. entitled
For Fair Virginia. i'm which they
were so favorably received last season.
| This year they are offering variety
by changing to the light comedy parts.
| The matinee ON Saturday will be Il
popular prices, and should be very at
! tractive to children who are sure tu
enjoy the remarkable performance ut
that wonderfully clever child. LVttie
BriscOe.
The reservation of seats and boxes
began yesterday for Thoroughbred,
the comedy by Ralph Lumley. which
has had so much success i'm New York
1t comes under Charles Frohnan's
management to the rockingham
Christmas. The cast seen here will
he that seen during the plays run in
New York. 1t is headed by the we'll
known comedian, Henry T.. Dixey and
others in it are Edgar l.. Davenport,
| Isabel Evesson. William Norris. II. NJ.
Pitt and Maggie Holloway Fisher. The
plot of the piece is said to be very fun
ny. mixing w. piOus people with race
track affairs in a most amusing man
ner.
I'm Old Kentucky" will he given a
matinee and evening performance at
the Frothingham Saturday by the or
iginal No. | company. 1t is an am
bilious attempt to place before the
public in an attractive and creditablc
way two kinds of life as they exist i'm
Kentucky Many novel features. pc
culiar only to the country in which the
scene is laid. are introduced. The play
has been enthusiastically received
wherever it has been given. and is un-
doubtedly one Of the most pretentious
as well as one of the most successful
productions of an American play ever
given on the stage.
The Waite Comic Opera company are
announced to appear at the Frothng-
ham all of next week with the exceu-
tion of Friday. This organization is
the largest, best equipped and most ar
tistic popular priced stage attraction
now before the public. 1t numbers fully
fifty people. carries its own orchestra
and cast of principles of rare ability
among these Milton Aborn and James
Donnelly, the well known comedians;
Miss Marie Lau:ens and Marie Bitlin.
the sopranos; Mrs. Hattie Arnold. well
known here: Joseph W. Smith the
pleasing tenor: Herman Waldo, bari
tone. and a bevy of beautiful girls. who
appear in marches. arrayed i'm gorgeous
costumes. The selection of opera for
the opening bill is Tar and Tartar"
using all Of the original scenery. etc.
of the New York production of this
great success at Palmer's theatar.
There will be matinees each day begin
ming Tuesday Prices 10 and 20 cents.
The prices for the evenings will be 10,
90 and 30 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-24
HOLIDAY TOurto Washington.

The Pennsylvania Railroad company
announces another of its annual holi-
day tours to Washington. The gener-
Gus patronage which has hitherto
been accorded these tours has been
very gratifying, and the present season
Indicates no diminution. To all pa
tiiotic Americans Washington is in
tensely interesting, and it will he es-
pecially so during the gay festivities
OF the hOlidoy season and on the eve
of presidential Inauguration.
Tour will leave New York and Phila-
delphia December 20. 1896 Rates, in
cluding accommodations at the best
Washington hotels. S1i.50 from New
York. Brooklyn and Newark: sll 80
from Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Proportionate rates from other points.
For tickets, itineraries and other in
formation, amply to ticket agents. spe-
clay booking offices, or address George
W. BOYD. assistant general passenger
agent, Broad street, station, Philadel-
phia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-24

be transported on Sunday. This is
done for the purpose of giving the en-
ployes of the road the benefit of Sun
dav as Car as possible.
Among the Sunday freight trains
To be retained are those fast through
freights-siN in number-knOwn as
symbol trains and those necessary
to haul perishable goods. All other
Sunday freight trains will be aban-
doned. The order is a general one. and
effects the entire Lehigh Valley sys-
tenn from Buffalo to New York. To
thousands of Lehish Valley trainmen
who have heretofore worked ON Sun
day, it viii hereafter be really a day
of rest
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-24
| Christmas Presents

Are you careful when you buy china
or glass! You are when you handle
ii. Why not be still more careful
when you select it-when you buy it ?
Isn't hard to select good either, not
when You have a stock like ours to
select from. Prices make it easier.
Many people have bought lamps Of us
lamps that give lisht-lOts Of it.
We believe that lamps should give
light first and be beautiful afterwards
useful and then Orna mental.