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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12

Mrs Marcia Harvey is paint ng the
exterior and interior of her South
Main street residence. Mrs Fits is
improving her Oak street residence
with a coat of paint. "A new letter
box has been placed on Brook street.
H r Walker is building a barn ut
his Weston avenue residence. Law
renee "Sheehey is building and i'm
proving about his South Main street
place. Road Commissioner Eames is
relaying the gutter ON Oak and Cha
pin streets.-F W Reach is having a
new plate glass front put in this
store, which will greatly improve its
appearance Nearly all the stores on
that side of the street have now made
this imnrOveme [.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12
WarslsbOrO.

At the Republican caucus held a
Wardsboro Centre the 9th the del
egates chosen to represent the town at
the state Republican convention at
Montpelier June 18th were A. j. Mar
tin and +. L. Wheeler. Farmer Grout
is largely in favor in th.s a~wn.
The meeting of Windham county 20.
mona grange, the 10th, was not largely
attended. the heavy rain of the morn
ing keeping many at home. Taken al
together it was pleasant and profit
able meeting.
Miss Lottie Hunt seems to 10 very
successful teacher in our village
school
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12
DEATHS.

In Somerville, Mass, May 10, George L. Fox
is, a native of Wilmington.
In Jamaica, June 2, Mrs. Nancy +. FELTON,, "A.
In Marlboro, june 3, Lewis :. Brayman, -
wears and II months.
In Westminster West, June ], Homer Good
hue, s..
In lliis,.ale, y. H., june 1. Ellen L. Mahoney.
81.
In Chicago, May -, Frank NJ. Purple, form
erly OF Gil, aged 4ay. im.
In West Windsor, June II, Mrs. Mary Dealno,
iged - wears, months.
In HiI-..ale, Y H.. June 10, Dennis Ma1oney
gcd - Nears.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12
H.ys,ack Pond Again Restocked.

The u 5. fish comm i=sion is to send
his week by way of Hoosic Tunnel a
lot of trout. with another lot of shrimp
for food, to restock Haystack pond.
The pond was originally stocked with
trout 20 years ago by the late Maj. A.
d. Chi'ds and other Wilmington men
and has been restocked three times
since, but the trout have each time
disappeared perhaps by subterra
mean strc am?) This last effort is made
through the efforts of the Forest aud
Stream club and Prof. Cochran, former
" its president, of the Polytechnic in
stitute, b -ooklyn, who urges this new
scheme of food supply on state and ma
fional commission. Prof. Cochran.
who also has a summer cottage at Lake
Bomosier. is regarded as one of the
most expert fishermen in the country.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12
THE EATEST.
SlGkney Leads by 80.

MiddIesex. Plaintield and Marshfield
in Washington county and Reading in
Windsor with nine delegates went for
Stickney. The Burlington News says
three of the Mortified delegates belong
to Grout, and Underhill elects one for
him and one for Stickney so that the
total now is Stickpey 23i Grout POI.
Doubtful or disputed Is.
4 dispatch fron the burlington Free
Press at 10 30 today claims 22i for
Grout, 220 for Stickney and doubt
full. The figures are nearly the same
as the Reformer's, except that we count
AL doubtful that are claimed by both
sides. 1t figures down pretty close To
delegates that talk both ways.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12

Mrs. Stowell, Mrs. A.. Richar dson $
mother, celebrated her seth birthday
recently by gathering of her children
and old friends,
Mrs Asbel Stoddard went TO Penn
sylvania Monday to place her daughi
ter Lizzie in hospital as her health
has been very poor for some time
Carl Burnham and George Smith
tended the graduating exercises OF qua
North street school at Brattleboro last
sunday and Monday evenings.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12

As regards congressman tine result
cannot be stated with SO much certain
ty. because few of the delegates were
pledged or instructed or elected On spe-
cific tickets and to some eX-
tent it has to be only matter OF 1udg'
ment how the men will look at things.
The Grout shouters claim that the poll
is IL for him to IL against, but this is
obviously an exaggeratiOn in his favor.
The Martin men count them I for Grout'
8 for Reed and 10 for Martin.
A Case at Putney.
Putney has a sensation in the elope
ment 0imjted) of. John G Bryant, note
clerk, and the wife OF Arthur boomer.
He left Putncy Saturday ostensibly 20 90
to New York. She left for Visit with ner
folks in the north part OF the state. he
proceeded rs far towards New orK US
Brattleboro and took the train back
north. Suspicious folk, It's alleged,
tracked them and know all about wnere
and how the intervening time Till Mon
day was spent. Legal proceedings are
said to be In prospect.
BIG Amidon of Putney had his wheel,
a Heating " model, number 534l, stolen
between and . o'clock Wednesday
night from Warren Waite's barn, where
he boards. He put it into the barn while
he went into the house for half an hour
and when he returned to look in the ba. l.
it was gone. There was ladys wheel
beside It but that was not taken.
Assault Case att Bro0kline.
A trial on grand jurors complaint was
held at Brookline before Justice r +
Marsh and Jury Friday against Arthur
Brown aged IL for breach of the peace
in assault on Dorr ID Hitchcock aged
II. The respondent lives with Mason
White in Brookline. near David II Hitch
cock, father of Dorr. The boys had had
some difficulty before and May Is while
White and Hitchcock were both away,
the respondent came to the field where
Young Hitchcock was dropping phos-
phate and invited talk about the trouble
and repeats that Dorr had claimed to be
able to lick him. Declining to talk. as
Hitchcock claimed, Brown followed
him the length of the field, used abus-
i've language. knocked him down and
pounded him. Brown claimed that he
acted only in self defense, that the other
bow made the first assault by throw
ing phosphate pail which took him in
the diaphragm. The Jury returned Ii
verdict of guilty with recommendation
to mercy, and fine of $40 was M
posed with costs amounting to about
$50. Hit for state. Cudworth for res
A suit, Charles A.Squires VS.. Alfred
Hicks. who lives on j. Henry traits
farm at Guilford, was tried TUESDAY
before Justice S. II. Sherman and
Jury. 1t was over some refuse WOOD.
kindlings and sawdust worth $40 or
sl2, left by +. p. Squire, son OF pam
tiff in shed rented of Hicks. both
sides claimed he gave it to them. fa,
Their and son testified together ana
Hicks and Mr.. Pratt the other way.
Verdict for defendant. Hit Tor pam
tiff, Fits for defendant.
cider Case-COsts Farmer sfo'
Chestleton Allen, Stratton farmer,
was arrested and brought before Jus.
tice S. S. Perryt at Yves Wardsboro last
week, charged with keeping and sell,
ing fermented cider. He pleaded
guilty 10 both charges and was fined
SIS and costs on each, the whole
auIountipp to S42.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12

after receiving their diplomas.
These were handed them by the ush-
ers The singing 10y the school was
of the same quality as usual and the
exercises closed with the singing of
America by the audience and the hen
ediction by Rev ". II. Collins. The
class will hold its reception and dance
at Festival hall tonight. Refresh
ments will be served and Leitsinger's
orchestra will furnish m usic for dane
ing
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12
West Bratfleboro.

The Mt Hermon Banjo aud Guitar
club will give concert and entertain
ment. vocal and instrumental solos.
duets and trios. in Academy hall Tues
day evening, ] une 10 at O'Clock, under
the auspices of the Kings Daughters.
Come and enjoy il with U.S.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12
Removals.

W II Phillips and wife are occupy
ing A o F Newell's Pearl street house
temporarily--John + Gleason, clerk
for Roberts & Co, has taken ten
ement ut 40 High street-Thomas
O'Connor from Elliot to % Washington
street--Joe Norman moves from the
Austin house on Grove street to-
Green street
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12
Boys Battalion.

All members of the Battalion who
have not brought in their caps and
blouses to be packed away for the sum-
mer. are requested to bring them with
out fail on Mepdav morning, as they are
TO be boxed up that day. Any failure
10 do this will simply give some one the
trouble of calling for them. Have each
article carefully marked. Per order of
the council.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12
VAN DOORN & NOR
G. A. BARKq
Byattleb0y0, ", jam

brHIkLe00%0, ~" .f""
Saturday, Monday and Iuesd \!
l3, Is and 16, three speeial W.
/ Mems Ready-Made Wool sul'' y
Wrappers. Separate skirts ~, aTI
Waists. The Mems Suits WIZ
these lots: j
Lot L. Mems Wool snli' y
SO. IS only. for S5,m. i
Lot 4. Mems All Wool sa y !
and light colors. 36 to ~ sl ae al
been sold for $3.50 and sou i%
Lot 3. All Wool Suits y 80 Y
have had such a large sale on, y
know what they are. for INC NV
can't be beat. S5.9j. u
New lot Boys Blouses' o. az ~ n
Boys Sailor Suits. 'oc' l., q.
Mems separate Coats I''
Shirts, IS cents. II
For this speclal silr on - "A
day and Tuesday. | will ha'e IN
department. The wrapper v"
four lots. a
Lot L. Broken assoI'il 1n,,
mostly large sizes, Tor '' S ,
Lot 4. Dark coiers' i'is
all sizes. So cents. l;gEi
Lot 3. Both dark a I,lsa J, "A
Bishop sleeves, very fuiI s" 'eolssr|
These wrappers have heen ,U
Lot 4. OF very fine p, l,alT
and cool for Il hot day. Dr. &
have been sold for sl.'3' ioF - -
Special bargains in shin hit. "
Novelties in Dimity "A''
win also show on these ~ iiio
some handsome Six "als ;.
skirts. Remember ihesr -.
.hese special DAYS and lO'
Umbrella Covers all size, 81
G. A. BARKER
na,o,s ploeL nm one ~
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12
THAYER g. RHODE,

Carpentering, cabinet work and gen
eral jObbing done to order.
steel ceilings furnished and put up in the hes
manner possible. sCANAL ST.
ismos
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12

The commence ment exercises of the
High school this year will consist of
the address of = speaker and the val
edictory essay 10y Miss Stella Webb
and class Grafton by Willard X. Ba-
con.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12
THE COUNTY AND VICINITY.


Caucuses have thus far been held IN
10 Windham county towns, giving Stick
new rs and Grout delegates ms follows;
Stickney Grout
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12
County Politics.

The county Republicans after the,
get through in the state and district
trying TO Guido the hyena act of Bar
NUNS circus at Bridgeport this week
will turn their attention to the county
struggle. The fight that promises tatters
is that over the states attorneyship
and its prohibitory perquisi:es be-
tween Z. Ill. Robb and George A. Wes-
ton of Believe Falls. Weston is perched
on the Stickney band wagon while
hobb trudges with the Grout crowd
and Weston has scored a point by
getting the caucus called to elec,the
three lists of delegates to state. bis
trict and county conventions. Still
hobb feels Of his muscles and thinks
ne is ready for the wrestle. He has
o1ered to leave it to the Bellows Falls
caucus Ia decide, which Weston dep
cliues.
The avowed candidates for senator
are DIR. George s. Foster of Putney
and Hosea Mann jr., of Wilmington.
There was much talk earlier of Read
and j.. L.. Martin, and thus get a start
for the congressional race two years
hence and the other gentlemen are
pleased to see that they have made
their entries for this year. But if
beaten there perhaps they may be
heard from in the county.
So far as developed yet, there will
he no contest for any of the other
except that Daniel Kellogg
OF Westminster is after Judge l.. S
Walkers .pla~e. The present incumb
ents are all candidates again.
- ID. II. Reeds dry house at Jamaica.
with its contents. being filled with
mar stretchers, was burned to the
ground Wednesday evening. between q
and 10 O'Clock. The fire engine was
IN the ground and did good servi ce
lut ~ was SO far under way the
Nothing could be saved. The los. can
Tot be estimated at this writing.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-06-12


ClMssca COurs
FLORENCE a HEMENWAY.
RALPH WILLIAM STODDARD.
Engl Course
GILBERT NEWTON BATCHEIDER
BERTHA ALMA
WILLIAM MINER
MINNIE Ann
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04

Superintendent Lester. of the Sea-
shore road, yesterday celebrated his
S4th birthday,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04
HIS VOICE nuskY.

Elkhart. Ind. Sept S,-A sudden
change IN the atmosphere had some
eject on Mr.. Bryan's voice and It was
huskirr than usual when he spoke lie
made Ter remarks at Hudson TO about
1000 people and again addressed an
enthusiastic throng AZ Hlllsdalc. Chas
II. Sigh. candidate for governor "
Michigan on the fusion ticket, accom-.
panied Bryan from Toledo to Hllsdalc.
A special train was In waiting Tor
Bryan nt Sturgis. Mich. and In this he
proceeded To Elkhar, His reception
at Sturgis was enthusiastic and he
made speech Bryan remained here
until o'clock and addressed 1000 people
this afternoon. The party arrived by
special train furnished by the Elkhnrt
reception committees. \ few minutes
past noon. and after dinner at the hu.
tel, MIR and Mrs. Bryan were escorted
To the Island Il pleasure ground ada
cent to the city \ brass band led the
parade and the members oi the rrccp-
ton committee Governor Matthews
rode beside Bryan and presented him
To the assemblagc Both were cheerrd
In the heartlcst manner Bryan made
a lengthy address.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04
FRANK r. STOKES.

The following extract was taken from
yesterdays issue Of the paper referred
to:
Since the above was written Mr..
Frank r. Stokes stopped a representa-
tive Of the Budget and told him he de-
sired a few moments conversation with
him. He stated that he said nothing
In any manner rejecting on the Budget.
On the contrary, he told the Short
weight representative that the Budget
was altogether the best paper In the
city, and that he (the reporter would
do we'll TO follow the example Of the
Budget and get something in the sheet.
Mr.. Stokes says he believes in harmo-
nious action, but he said nothing
against the Budget and recognizes 1t as
the best paper in Astoria"
The interview with Mr.. Frank
Stokes, as published in yesterdays AS
torian, was dictated by him to his own
stenographer, Transcribed on his own
typewriter, brought TO the Astorian Of
fee by his own messenger, and is now
on file in the business office where 1t
may be inspected by any person caring
to call and ask for II.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04
s. s. GORDON.

my reflections after reading Judge
Taylor's letter are that we are all
good deal to blame for the behavior OF
the press Of Astoria towards Mr. Ham
mond and other strangers, such as call
ing Mr.. Clafn a "suspender seller
When I came here ten years ago, such
journalism was unknown, but when It
began we all thought it very funny
Smith would laugh at the roast Jones
got in the Budget, and when the next
day the Budget would call Smith vari-
Gus and sundry bad names, Jones
would laugh It helped 70 pass the
time and didn't hurt anybody that !
ever heard Of. Now, when these papers
instead Of abusing our own people, who
are all used to it, begin to abuse
strangers who might invest or locate
here, we are rather surprised when
they get indignant about 1t, as I know
they have, and conclude they are in the
wrong place. l don't see what can be
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04
CONVERSATIONAL CHURCH,

At the business melting 81 the Con-
gregational Church Wednesday evening
the trustees made a report that was
highly satisfactory 70 all concerned, \
few weeks ago, after looking the field
over they authorized a canvass for the
purpose Of raising money for improve
ments. This was done. and they were
able TO report to the church that they
had been able to raise $500 for that pur-
pose This work has. been done quietly
and 20 per cent OF the amount has come
from the members " the church and
sunday school Plans for putting
basement unGr the church and making
a radical change in the method OF heat
ing the church were presented, and the
trustees were authorized 10 proceed
with the work. Bids will be called for
at once and the improvements pushed
to completion before the rainy season
sets in. This church has been growing
steadily during the past year, and has
been able to more than pay its running
expenses. This move will give added
facilities for work as we'll as greater
comfort, and, free from debt. the out
look for this coming season is a bright
one.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04
ANOTHER ONE.
Comments ~ business Men On Taylcrs
Letter


Astoria, or, Sept, s, 1890,
Editor Astor,an.--
| have read with interest the differ
ent opinions VI many different business
men. regarding the scurrilous articles
which from time to time have appeared
In the Budget and Herald, have not
read those articles tor do not touch
pitch Il can help ,t-.dout like the
smell or enjoy the tecling, | have not
been interviewed. my Views are we'll
known to the parties most Interested.
Mr. Hammond and his co-wurkcrs
know where | stand In the matter. Tho
reason ~ this article is that wish to
place before some ot those who have
publicly made their record NJ their
opinion ot the men and methods that
have brought such disgrace to our city
the very Inconsistency between their
opinions and their action, when a per
son expresses tor public benrht the
opinion that these men have injured
the interests " our city, which every
we'll meaning citizen is supposed 10 bc
trying To advance; and then u person
reading one of these supposed.to-be
sees that persons name at
tached To business card or advertise
ment. what inference would be likely 10
be drawn Either that FOR some rra-
sons unknown, but easily surmised,
such person had not the moral cOur-
age 10 refuse to advertise IN these dis
papers, Did not one at least
n these papers during the week u the
regatta levy blackmail ~ $1,000 on one
N the lower town resorts as the price
II its silence about the prtsc-hght
there How can We expect that such
papers shall be boycotted as they ought
to be. by decent people. when tie
president Of the Chamber ~ Commerce I
appoints one OF It's proprietors on a .
for work In a public capac- /.
ty? When some presumably christian |
people, since they are church members. 4.
take the paper In their homes And .
when the people of this city send one of
the proprietors to the state legislature .
Shame upon the decent element OF the .
,ity that this has been possible. must .
not close without saying that have .
been reader OF your paper for many
years and would like To say that be- .
leve il has faithfully and honestly tried .
10 advance the interests or our city.
( the patrons Of these other papers who
{ is plainly to be seen are trying TO
serve their own selfish interests only.
would withdraw their patronage and .
severely let them alone they would
,oon die a natural death. There would
,e no need OF the tar and feather
'oat rs was suggested by your cor
'espondent the other day You may
publish my name or not as YOU wish;
am not ashamed Of my petition or
opinions. X. ). 5.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04
sGwALL's LETTER.



Chicago. Sept S-Chalrman Jones' NJ
the Democratic national committee, has
made public u letter to W J. bryan
from Arthur scwall, apparently dated
July -, at which time the Popullst con.
vcntion was In session The letter Is
exciting great deal ot comment
In the letter Scwall says that he Is
informed that Bryan is undecided
whether to accept the ropullst nomlna.
tion, He asks Bryan not to allow any
personal consideration Tor him tScwaln
to influence him In his action. He could
not Tor u moment allow himself to be-
a factor In any action that would In
the slightest degree hazard an electoral
vote Tor Bryan. The Democratic man.
ager at headquarters insisted that tho
letter had no further significance than
that Bryan would consent to receive
the formal notification from the Pupu.
list party In the near future and the
publication was to forcstall false ru.
mors as 10 the attitude ot scwall To-.
wari the ceremony
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral services Of the late Jo-
seph Rllppa, who was killed by light
ming in Michigan, will be held at the
Finnish church, on Scow Bay, Sunday,
September 6, at p. m. The interment
will be at Greenwood Cemetery, the
steamer leaving for the cemetery from
Ross, Higgins & Co.'S dock at 2:S0 p
m. All friends and old neighbors Of the
deceased are invited to be present.
Members Of the Finnish Brotherhood
Society meet at their hall at ll:30 a
m, Sunday, September 6, to attend in
a body the funeral Of their late brother
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04

done about Il, The papers that act
In this manner arr wrO supported by
the people and advertisers, and appear
10 sui, the community Thcy set much
" their scoport tN,m pcoplI who are
,aGt some chump from the
GS>S VII come hero and hay their
wild cat real estate hut they viii have
20 steal the newspapers from him, as
MIR. Turnry did from Il. u ClNntn' or
his dollars win leave with him"
:. : GORDON,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04
WESTERN UNION RATES.
Astoria, September 3, 1896,

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany has announced a reduction in
rates to take effect September 1st. The
reduction is quite general throughout
the country, and applies more largely
to non-competitive points. Below is a
partial list Of principal places in Ore
gon and Washington, which are af-
fected by the change in rates from As
toria:
Reduced from 40 to 25 cents-Cascade
Locks. Dallas, Independence, La
fayette. McMinnville, Monmouth, Ore
gon City. Salem, woodburn.
Reduced from 50 to 40 cents-Adams,
Albany, Arlington, Brownsville, Cor
wallis, Empire City. Eugene, Roseburg,
The Dalles, Anacortes, Everett, North
Yakima
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04

TO READERS.-The DAILY Astorian"
contains twice as much reading matter as
any other paper published in Astoria 1t
Is the only paper that presents its readers
with n daily telegraphlc report.
TO ADVERTISERS The "Daily As
torian'' has more than twice as many read
ers as any other paper published i'm Asto-
ria. It is therefore more than twice as
valuable as an advertising medium.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04

Architect Ferguson yesterday award
ed to Lamoureux \ Zapt the contract
for the erection of Shanahan's new
store building on Commercial street,
The contract calls for the completion
Of the building by December list and
the lower tloor will be finished 50 that
Shanahan Brothers can occupy Il
within sixty days.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-04
THE MARKETS.

New York, Sept. 3--Hops, steady.
san Francisco. Sept 3.-Hops, 2di for
old.
London. Sept. 3.--Hops-PacIhc coast.
II l5s.
Liverpool, Sept 3.-wheat-qulet, de-
mand poor. No. > red spring. rs I'D; No
/ California. Is 6d.
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CALL FOR WARRANTS.

Notice is hereby given to all parties
holding Clatsop county warrants in
dorsed prior to August Sth, 1894, to pre-
sent the same to the county treasurer
for payment, as interest will cease
from this date.
Dated this 1st day Of September, A.
D. 1895. b. L. WARD,
Treasurer Of Clatsop Co., Or.