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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
WESTMINSTER WEST.

1t is reported that L. A. Wilder ha.
sold his farm.
The Ladies' Aid society meets with
Mrs. J. II. Clark this week
Rev. p. F. Barnard preached Sun.
day in the absence of Rev. Mr.. Good
hue.
Fl. NJ. Corlew died Monday morning
after long and painful illness He
leaves widow, daughter and two sis
tiers. Intermcnt at Saxtons River.
Schools in districts No. and ,
closed Friday with an entertainment
in the evening at the town hall con-
sisting of music, dialogues and decla-
nations. a general good time was en-
joyed by all.
Mabel and Helen Wright of West
minister Station are visiting at W. G..
Harlow :. Geo. Hall of Putney spent
Sunday with his family.-Willie Ben
nett is in town for few days. Hugh
Goodell has new separator.
Ira Miller had quite an experience
Saturday with load of hay which he
contemplated drawing to Saxtons Riv-
er. He loaded it in the barn floor
and in driving through the yard it
tipped over. Mr.. Miller reloaded it
and started along, but a mile further
on it went over again. Nothing
daunted he again procured help and
packed the hay upon the wagon and
proceeded on his way About a mile
and half from the village. in a soft
piece of road, one wheel sank into the
mud to the axle and the united efforts
of four horses and five men We're re-
quired to eXtricate it from the mire.
Mr. Miller then went on his way re
inicinul9l
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
PERU.
Deferred from last week. }

Deferred from last week.
Our village school will open its win.
ter term Monday, taught by Miss Jes.
sic Farnum.
, Four of Burr Il Burton seminary stu
dents were home over Sunday. Henry
Lovejoy and sister, Florence, from
Weston visited Mrs. John Russell and
assisted the choir at church.
We are pleased to learn that Miss
Edna Batchelder, who is at Clifton
Springs, n. y. is improving in health.
Mrs, Oliver Brown has been confined to
her room for two weeks, but is now
much better.
Mrs. Eva Bloomer from Ohio is visit
ing her cousin, r. |. Batchelder, for
two weeks. Mrs. Emily Simonds has
returned from Weston. where she has
been caring for Mrs. Colburn for many
weeks. Mrs. Simonds is in good health
for one so aged
Our pastor took one of his vacations
Sunday and supplied at the Congrega-
tional church in Manchester last Sun
day. NJ. B. Lyon read a sermon by
Robert f. Speer in the pastors abb
sence. Other service as usual.
Miss Addie Lakin closed a success
full term of school here last week and
returned to her home in Waterville,
Me-, this week where she will resume
her studies in Colby college. Miss
Lakin will be greatly missed in our
church, society and town.
Everett Adams did not kill any deer,
but did catch big lynx in trap set
for a fox in Charles Hunts pasture on
the West mountain. The lynx was
only held by two toes of one foot and
Mr.. Adams had no weapon but club
with which to kill it, which he did.
OF course he received his 50 reward.
News was received Nov. u of the
death of Mrs. Porter Walker of Chicago.
Mrs Walker spent the summer with
her sister. Mrs. Willis Simonds, in
Bennington, returning home in Sep
TENDER. Consumption was the cause
of her death. She will be brought to
Peru for burial this week. She was a
native of Landgrove and long time
resident of Peru and has many friends
here beside relatives.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
Bernardston Athletic Club.

Saturday evening meeting was held
and an organization effected which is
planned to interest the young men and
boys of this place. Some older persons
have been induced to lead in this mat
ter and by them the full scope of the
plan will be developed. There We're 20
charter members and these officers were
chosen: President, Prof Allen; LIST
vice president, Theodore Cronyn; ID
vice president, William Grant; Sd vice
president, Carlos Smith; secretary
and treasurer, Walter Davis. To aid
the club in its preliminary work an en-
tertainment of a high order will he
given in the town hall at 40 o'clock
Thanksgiving evening by the Franklin
Dramatic bureau, headed by Blanche
Pearl Varnum. impersonator: n,
Frank Hutchins, cornetist: Florence
NJ. Woodland. piano soloist.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
Pleasant Birthday Anniversary.

Monday evening, Nov. II, 10 of the
friends of 0. j. Hale gathered at his
residence to remind him that it was
the 59th anniversary of his birth. The
gathering was a complete surprise to
Mr.. Hale, who was at the barn husk
ing. The summons was made by the
blowing of conch she'll which called
him to the house to find it well filled
with those who had come to make the
occasion one of JOY and gladness, long
to be remembered. The evening was
spent in social enjoyment with music.
r. B. Thomas, in behalf of those pres
ent, with a few appropriate remarks,
presented Mr.. Hale with sum of mon
ey The latter responded in his usual
pleasant way. Especial mention should
be made of 80 chrysanthemums in
bloom presented by Mrs. Alpheus In
graham of Guilford. Cake and coffee
were served
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
NEWFANE.

About GO people partook of the har
vest supper furnished by the ladies
aid socitey at the vestry of the Con.
gregational church Friday evening,
The entertainment at Union hall
given by the senior class of Leland and
Gray seminary of Townshend was an
exceedingly creditable affair and mer.
tied larger audience. The dumb bell
drill was especially fine.
Miss Alice Lee of Hillsboro, ILL.,, a
cousin of Mrs. Frank Dewitt, who has
been spending several weeks visiting
eastern friends in New Hampshire and
Vermont, left Newfane homeward
bound Wednesday morning.
The alarm in Montpelier caused by
the introduction of bill in the legis-
lature favoring a removal of the CAPT
tai to burlington, is appreciated by
the residents of Newfane because of
the recent proposition to remove the
county buildings to Brattleboro. There
seems to be no plan that suggests it
self to residents of the large towns of
this state to improve their condition,
except by process of knocking the
legs from under some smaller and
weaker town.
The readers of the Reformer who fail
to spend a portion of each day tramp
ing through the woods and over the
hills these wonderful November days
are allowing distinct pleasure to es-
cape them; pleasure which they can
i'll afford to miss, considering that this
life is not without fair share of dis
and that what enjoy
ments are provided should be eagerly
grasped. A tramp through the woods
these days brings score or more of
pleasant experiences, especially if
alone; for nature is a jealous and ex-
acting companion and demands your
attention if her secrets are
to become your own. Such a trip, once
taken, will be often repeated with add
ed pleasure.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
LEYDEN.

Dwight Carpenter, having bought a
place in Greenfield 2ls miles north OF
the village, will soon move to It, Mrs.
Foster goes with them thus taking two
families out of town. We are sorry to
have them leave town.
The farmers are all very busy getting
their apples to market and to the cider
mill. Some days more than POO barrels
have been carried out of town and they
have been going nearly every day for
more than two weeks.
The chicken-pie supper was a sue
cess in every way. There were 54o
raised clear of all expenses. The en-
tertainment proved to be interesting
and amusing. The crowd was good.
People from Bernardston, Greenfield,
Shelburne. West Deertield, Coleralne
and Gulford, VT, were in attendance
Mrs. Mary Shattuck, widow of Al
yah Shattuck, and Familiarity known as
Aunt Mary" died Monday afternoon,
Funeral Wednesday afternoon she
was s. Years old and was born and al
ways lived on the same place where she
died She has been cared for for some
time by Mr.. and Mrs. George VIII
liams.
Mrs. Maggie Ward and Ruth were IN
town over Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Barber
spent several days at her home IN Low
ell last week, Mr.. Barber going down
Saturday to spend Sunday and return
with her Monday. Hosea Mowry has
hired Frank Shields to wor k for nm
till April Harlan Miner is visiting
his brother, Dayton Miner. -Hapgoo.d
Dennison went to Millers Falls to VISIT
his daughter Monday and Tuesday
Ms. A. G. Gallup with her children
came to her fathers Friday and re-
turned Saturday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
WEST NORTHFIELD.

School closes today for the Thanks
giving recess.
Prof. Douglas of Mt. Hermon will
lecture at Dickinson Hail. Monday
evening Nov. "a, on the early days of
the Connecticut valley. A cordial in
vltion is extended to all.
Mrs.. Lewis Turner is entertaining
her sister from Bridgeport, Conn. -
Ms 0. III. Doolittle has been enter
tanning her sister, Mrs. Humes of
Greenfield. B. R. Morrison has been
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Lyman of
Keene Henry Alderman has been
visiting relatives at birmingham, -
Mrs. Sias is visiting Miss Alexander
Of Hyde Park. Thomas Springer of
New York city was recent guest at
FB. Holton's.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
BERNARDsTON.

r, Inc Stratton families went to Gil
sunday to observe the SOth birthda,
of Samuel Stratton.
The ladies' society of the Congreea
Gional church met with Mrs. G. W
trary Wednesday,
A. Z. Browne has sold the wood
! from tract of land in North Bernard
ston to Baxter ?. Burrows.
The iron bridge over Fall river east
OF the village has been repaired and
strengthened during the week.
The section of state road which has
neen IN process of construction on
south street is completed, has been in
spected and accepted
5. II. Atherton has sold his former
residence, known as the Mary Cham
berlain place, to Mrs. Vena V. Howe,
VINO has taken possession.
The West Mountain Circle, c. l.. S.
y, will meet with Miss A. n. GRAY
Monday evening. All who are inter
ested in the course of readings. En-
glsh-kusslan, are cordially invited.
Miss Roxie Pierce, daughter of DR..
". II. Pierce. had birthday party
Nov. 7. Friends and schoolmates. l6
IN number, were entertained. Games
We're played and refreshments served.
Mrs. Cordelia Atkins of Florence.
who has been guest of Rev. and Mrs.
W. II. Adams for some time, returned
to her home Saturday. Miss Mamie
Clune, formerly protege of Mr.. and
Mrs \. NJ. Stratton, now of North
field seminary, was in town Sunday to
see her former friends Mr.. and Mrs
q, Sargent of Brattleboro called on
friends in town Sunday. Mrs. S. w.
Chase of Orange visited her sister, Mrs
L. NJ. Chase, the early part of the
week
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets'
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
X, Csc. II G. G. G. fail, druggists refund money
GUILFORD CENTRE.

At the meeting to be held Sunday at
$50 p. M. in the Universalist church,
seven people will be united with the
church.
The next dance to be given by the
Broad Brook grange, Friday evening,
Dec. u, will be masquerade. IL Is
hoped that all will mask.
Mrs. Ellen Mann of West Dover IS at
l. f. Jaqueth 's.-Mrs. Burton Pur a,
roughs of Waterbury, CT, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. E. W. Legate'
The next regular Grange meeting
will be held Monday evening when lh 's
5rd and 4th degrees will be conferrep
On small class. It is hoped that every
officer and member will attend.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
TOWNSHEND.

Miss Grace Thayer is home from
Brattleboro.
Rev. G. A. Mills preached in the
Congregational church Sunday morn
ing. Mr.. Mills left Tuesday morning
for his home in Maine.
Mr.. Hathorne and the senior class
gave an entertainment in Newfane Fri
day night. Mr.. IIathorn gave "A lecture
while the others had recitations, mu-
sic and dumb-bell drill.
The boys of Leland IL Gray seminary
played foot ball Saturday at Grafton
Score p to in favor of Leland e
Gray. Quite number of others went
over to witness the game. On their re-
turn they held social in the town
hail.
Sunday evening Sunday school CON
cert was held in the Baptist church.
The program was pleasing and was in
behalf of Bible Day. Al the close a
collection was taken for the purpose of
sending Bibles to those who do not
have them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
Windham County & Vicinity.
All the News in the Reformer's Baili,vick &C Goth
cred by a Score Of Special Correspondents.
lother County and Vicinity News on sh Pace
NORTHFIELD.

Mrs Callyhan has returned from q
hr DAYS visit in Boston.
Z X Caldwell of West Northfield
!. 9ute sick, also Olanda Davis.
The ladies of the Unitarian church
ApI! ten-cent supper Thursday eve
nln-,
Wilson Carroll, a former resident of
tbp Farms, is very sick at his home in
L4ien,
The Masons held their annual meet
Inc Nov l., and reelected their old
officers,
The public schools close to-day for
tbp Thanksgiving vacation to reopen
December |.
c. 4, Linsly expects to open his ho-
tel in Augusta, Ga, for the winter. in
the near future.
u, L. Leach has the foundation in
and Is ready to move his steam sawmill
from Doolittle crossing to West North
fcl!.
Frank Mason and bride have been
tbeguasts of Mr.. Mason's parents. They
euect to make their home in Troy,
v II.
The Grange insurance agent has been
il town calling upon the Grange mem
hers. Some have taken out policies,
the rates being much less than else
where.
4 praise service was opened Sunday
at lO.4J in the North church. An ad-
dress of welcome was given by Carrie
Russell, response by r. X. Birks. Sew
eral interesting speakers were heard.
The Red Men held their dance Fri
day evening, supper being served at
the Loyeland house. About 80 couples
we're present, the Red Men leading the
grand march. All report a fine time.
There will be concert for the bene-
fit Of the guild in the vestry of the
Unitarian church, Tuesday evening,
Nov y, The program will consist of
songs, Rotations, etc, by Ben Field
and his nieces, Misses Bertha and
GLADYS Field and others.
Mary Howe sang at the town hall in
the free lecture entertainment course
Tuesday evening. The house was so
full that there was not even standing
room Miss Howe rendered these songs:
Sunshine Song "A Birthday
Japanese Love Song" "Mazurka,"
Air from Dinorah,'' Angels Ever
Bright and Fair, Lullaby, Snow
fakes, 80" Administrations, -" Home.
Sweet Home. ""The Last Rose of Sum
mer' and Comm Thro' the Rye. "
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
Death of Edward Titus.

/ Again we are called to mourn the
/ loss of prominent citizen. Very few
/ realized but that he was in usual
health and when it was known that he
/ died on Tuesday evening sense of
! surprise and sorrow was at once mani
/ fest Mr.. Titus was the oldest of six
children born to Alonzo and Mary
/ Miller Titus, two of whom survive :
Leander and William, both residing in
Wilmington. He was born in Will
mington Oct. %, 1888. and died Nov.
Is, 1902, thus being a few days beyond
education in the public schools and
iIig school in this village. He taught
marked success. Mr.. Titus was mar
daughter of David and Harriet Pal
meter Bills, May l, 1888. OF this un-
ion was born one child, Frank Ed
ward, who for number of years was en-
gagged in business in Brooklyn, \. y, but
who now resides in Wilmington. About
1860 Mr.. Titus engaged in manufactur-
ing, continuing in this occupation for
fully - years He was elected justice
of the peace in 1869 and held the Office
continually until the time of his death.
During this long period. he tried many
cases and it is a matter of record that
very few of his decisions were reversed
by the higher court, when appealed.
He has held nearly all Of the town of
fees and he filled the positions with
credit to himself and TO the satisfaction
of his constituency. He was elected as
a member of the Wilmington Savings
Bank corporation over 30 years ago and
since 1891 has been a member of the
board Of trustees. He was vice presi
dent of the bank at the time of his
death and was a member of the finance
committee Recognizing his compel
ency and ability in the consideration
of legal questions, he was elected as
sistant Judge of the Windham county
court in 1892, which position he held
until 1894. Mr., Titus was Republi-
can in his political views and an ear
nest faithful worker for the advance
ment and interest of that party. In re-
ligious belief he was Universalist and
contributed literally TO the support of
the church of. his choice; he was lead
en- both in the theory and practice OF
its teachings and in whatever position
he was placed we find in him charac-
teristic honesty of purpose and deyo-
ton to duty. In his family he was all
that man could be and his strong sense,
his excellent judgment his absolute
integrity gained for him wide influence
and undivided esteem. The funeral
was largely attended at the Universal
ist church Friday afternoon, Rev. Mr.
Riegel preaching an able and appro-
pirate discourse. Burial in Riverv lew
rpmpfpry
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
LONDONDERRY.
d. D. Waite is sick with pneumonia

ID. d. Waite is sick with pneumonia
Mrs Mary Larabee is 10 Weston car
ing for Mrs. French, who is very i'll of
pneumonia.
Rev. Henry Ballou of Chester will
speak in the Congregational church
Sunday morning in exchange with Rev.
Mr.. Billings.
Fred Tarbell of Chicopee is visiting
in town. Geo. Smith of Nashua is at
Mrs A. \. Bailey $ John Walker is
driving team for Rollin Jaquith in
Weston.
The harvest dinner was a success
both socially and financially. About
80 from the societies at the South
village and Peru gathered about the
heavily laden tables at the dinner
hour.
The remains of Mrs. Porter Walker
were brought from Chicago, arriving
Saturday. Services and burial at Pc
ru. Mrs. Walker was we'll known in
this vicinity as Matte Gilligan. Mr..
Walker remained guest of L. ?.
Sheldon over Sunday.
The ladies' aid will again meet at
Union hall the next week after Thanks
giving, pfODaDlN on SATURDAY Iuls
society recently received Sl9l from
measuring party. Every few days
amounts are received from those inter
ested in the welfare of the town.
A. A. Bailey died at his home
Wednesday evening of last week from
pneumonia Mr.. Bailey has for sever
al years had charge of the liquor agen-
cy. He was a member of the Masonic
fraternity and the funeral services
were in charge of that order. He
leaves wife and adopted daughter.
The annual meeting of the London
derry Library association was held
Wednesday evening. A. A. Hayward
was elected presidents W. L. Gibson,
vice president: C. E. Bacon, secreta-
ry; Mrs Hayward. treasurer and Ii
brarian; F. NJ. Leonard, Mrs. ". L, .
Gibson and Chas Eames committee to
raise funds for new books.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
WILMINGTON.

Mountain mills has been closed fol
the season, the pulp mill not running
through the winter, as usual.
A very pleasant party was given at
the residence of John I. Cooper Friday
evening in honor of Miss Ethel Boyd.
The new hotel and assembly hall are
nearing completion and plans are be-
ing laid for the formal opening of the
buildings. The first evening will be
devoted to appropriate exercises, short
speeches, letters from old residents,
music, etc, to be followed by grand
entertainments for two or three even
ings.
Those that went to New York on the
excurs ion have returned this week and
report most enjoyable time. Harry
l.. Adams of Bridgton, n. j., is visit
ing old friends in town this week. Mrs.
Adams is residing in Boston. Senator
Spencer is expected home the last of
the week. Charles Newton of Colo
RADIO is in town this week. Deputy
Wilcox of Jacksonville was in town
this week on business
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
HALIFAX.

Hosea Fisher, who has been very i'll
from rheumatic aud nerve trouble, is a
little better.
Much sympathy is felt for Fred Stan
lev. who is slowly failing from a can
cerous trouble. He has been at the
hospital at Springfield, VT, for treat
ment and has had one arm amputated.
He has been at his nephew's, Frank
Chase's, for few weeks where he has
been cared for by Mr.. Chase and his
mother, a sister of Mr.. Stanley. He is
now at his brothers. Rufus SANKEY'S.
al West Dover
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
BROOKLINE.

About 40 gathered at F. l.. Potwine's
Wednesday evening and enjoyed So
cial dance.
Miss Nellie Kingsbury of Grafton
closed very pleasant term of school
last week in Dist. No. 3.
Mrs. Mary f. Smith has gone to
Worcester, Mass. for visit. Mrs,
Matte Cary was in town last week
to see her mother, Mrs. Della Ford,
and Mrs Ford accompanied her
daughter to spend the winter at Chol-
ster. George Willis is doing carpenter
work at A. NJ. Marsh's.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
WEST CHESTERFIELD,

The ladies suffrage club will meet
with Mrs. II. G. Smith Wednesday.
The first assembly will be held Fri
day evening, Dee. ..
Mrs. Sarah Farr is stopping with
her son Norris for the present. james
Amidon has a housekeeper, Burton
johnson went to Keene Saturday. His
niece, Mabel Amidon. returned with
him, having finished her term of
school in Sullivan. Mrs. Morgan will
go to her daughters the first of the
week and will soon go to Rochester,
VT, to spend some time with her aged
parents
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
Get What You Ask For!

When you ask for Cascarets Candy
Cathartic be sure you get them.
Genuine tablets stamped c. c. c.
Never sold in bulk. A substitutor is
always cheat and fraud. Beware!
All druggists, Ioc.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
Attention RefOrmer Subscribers +!

So good and complete a local paper in
the Reformer should he in the hands of
every person in this section, as well as those
whose interests and hearts are here. but are
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from our territory, should become a reliable
subscriber, and with the help of our present
subscribers hope to make them so. If any
of our present subscribers VIII send us the
names of good reliable people residing in
this section who do not now take the Refor-
mer, and the names of former residents who
still take an interest in local affairs and
would be interested in the Reformer. we
will send free sample copies to all those
names and make them proposition which
should secure them as permanent subscribe
ers We will allow a commission of - cents
to he credited ON your subscription accounts
for each subscriber we secure from the
names sent in Ivy yon.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
EAST JAMAICA.

Mrs. Eliza Young, the oldest person
in town, died at the home of Mrs. {.
". Dunbar Nov 9, aged 20 years. She
had no relatives and had been town
charge for 40 years.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-11-21
Hair Splits

81 have used Ayers Hair
Vigor for thirty years. IL
is elegant for a hair dressing
and for keeping the hair from
splitting at the ends.
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