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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
WEST HALIFAX.

The gold fever struck Halifax some
time ago. Several farms are said to
contain gold in paying quantities.
The smallpox scare struck Halifax
last week, but is about over now.
George Chase, it was said, had been
exposed to it: but he says he ate sup
per where a woman came down with it
the next afternoon. That was two
weeks ago last Sunday.
Helen Thurber has gone back to
Brattleboro to work. Stella Cook was
at home from Brattleboro over Sun
day, accompanied by her cousin, Miss
Mertie Knowlton. -Aldis Brown was
at home from Brattleboro over Sunday.
-Maude VIM has returned from her
work in Brattleboro and gone to work
for Mrs. George Clark. Mrs. Alma
Griffin from Wilmington and daughter,
Eva, from Brooklyn, \. Y, were in
town the first of the week. Mrs. A.
c. Jones accompanied her mother and
sister. Eva, to Wilmington this week
for a few days visit.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
Blood.

We live by our blood, and on
it. We thrive or starve, as
our blood is rich or poor.
There is nothing else to live
on or by.
When strength is full and
spirits high, we are being re.
freshed, bone muscle and brain,
in body and mind, with con-
tinual flow of rich blood.
This is health.
When weak, in low spirits,
no cheer, no spring, when rest
is not rest and sleep is not
sleep, we are starved; our blood
is poor; there IS little nutri-
ment in it.
Back of the blood, is food,
to keep the blood rich. When
it fails, take SCOTS Emulsion
of Cod Liver Oil. 1t sets the
whole body going again-man
woman and child.
If you have not tried it, send for free sample,
its agreeable taste will surprise you.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists
to9-@I5 Pearl Street, New York.
soc. and st,oo: ali druggists.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
SOUTH VERNON.

Mrs. Martha Holton is sick with the
measles
Miss Daisy Brockway of Hinsdale,
n. H., is at work for e. Graves. Miss
Gensie Gould was at home last week
sick. Miss Cora Brooks was at home
over Sunday from Mortified Farms.
Rev. George Tyler is in town this
week, looking after the interest of the
late f. Tyler's business. Almond Ell
| lingwood has moved from there with
his family and gone to the north part
of the town.
John Dould of Leominster, Mass.
came to G.. FL. Newtons Wednesday
and his daughter, Jenny, who has
lived there for six years, returned
home with him to join her brother and
sister, in home of their own, after
living apart. for ten years, since the
death of their mother.
Timothy V. Lines, ''the colored
prophet of the Connecticut valley, "
died in Springfield Thursday, aged 50.
He was born in Colrain, where he
spent the greater part of his life. So
many of his predictions of fires and
death came true that he was looked
upon with awe by the superstitious.
The Springfield correspondent of the
Boston Globe says: Zone of his most
remarkable feats was performed 20
years ago. A man named Green of
South Vernon had disappeared under
circumstances which led to suspicion
of foul play. The citizens and police
secured the locality without success
Finally Tim was asked to bring his
unaccountable influence to bear. He
went to South Vernon, the spot where
the body lay being plainly mapped in
his mind. With young man who vol
unteered his services he climbed the
mountain side until he came to an old
path, the first landmark he had seen
in his dreams From there he proceed
ed to a mound, marked by a single
tree, to a fallen hemlock, and finally
to a bunch of spruces, and there lay
the long sought body of the murdered
man. The skeptics were convinced,
but for further proof, he showed them
the former hiding place of the body
and the spot where the murder was
After that, so greatly
were the townsfolk impressed with
Tins supernatural powers, that to
use Lines own expression, they would
not get within 100 yards of him. Much I
of his foreknowledge came TO him in
dreams, but some, he said, came when I
he was lying in bed awake. "
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
VERNON.

There will be a meeting of Vernon
grange Saturday evening.
Rev. r. X. Marvin will preach in
the church Sunday afternoon at 30
Luther Streeter has gone to North
Leverett, Mass, in the employ of the
telegraph and telephone company.
Armon Ellingwood has moved from
the Tyler place back to the ID. p. Pres
colt house. and will work for f. II.
Akley.
William Heard and wife of Newport,
n. H., are visiting at VI. l. Reeds. -
Mrs Albert Jaquith is spending week
in Boston with friends.
Miss Ethel Russell who lived in this
town several years with her aunt, Mrs.
Charles jackson, was married Satur-
day to Clarence Moore of Dover, and
spent Sunday in town.
Memorial services will be held Sun
day, May %, commencing at PIP. m at
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
Death Of Miss Lucy Barney.

| The community was surprised and
saddened in learning of the death OF
Miss Lucy Barney which occurred at
the home of her niece, Mrs. f. IL.
Akeley in Vernon, Wednesday, May 7,
after an illness of only a hours. Miss
Barney was born June 6, 1922, and has
always been resident of this town
with the exception of three or four
years spent in the family of her broth
er Lowell, in Marlboro, after the death
of his wife. She was born on what is
now the Cutting farm, and was the
daughter of Aaron and Charlotte Bull
lock Barney. She with her two sisters
came to the Centre to live sc years ago.
She held the office of postmistress over
20 years, and faithfully performed the
duties pertaining to that office She
was of family of six children, The
first break in the family of brothers
and sisters occurred when Lowell Bar
ney died at his home in West Brattle-
boro some six years ago. Emily died
four years ago and William zone year
ago last September She is survived
by one brother Henry, who lives in this
town, and one sister Lizzie, who Is at
the home of her niece where Miss Bar
ney died and where they have both
spent the winter. The funeral was held
here Saturday at the Universalist
church of which Miss Barney was a
member Rev. r. X. Marvin ofticiated.
Mr.. and Mrs George. P. Miller sang
two selections. The burial was in the
Centre cemetery.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
GuILFORD CENTRE.

The ladies' circle will meet in thei
rooms Thursday at 10 a. m. Dinner
will be served.
There was large attendance at thu
May dance given in Grange hall Fri
day evening. The proceeds were S63.
j. A. Clark has had nearly 30 tons Of
hay baled the past week, and the ma
chine is now at f. f. Thayer's, where
he expects to have 80 tons. They will
also bale at j. G. Thayer's.
Lyman Bullock and wife from Spring
field Mass, came up Friday and took
in the dance. They spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Baker in Brat
tleboro returning home Monday. Mr..
Bul'Yk is employed in the automobile
fac..pSy.
has been known for years. The Their
mometer registered % above one morn
ing, and % for three mornings. Ice
has formed nearly one-half inch in
thickness. Report says small fruits all
killed in many localities, and grass in
jured
Miss Maria Thurber is assisting at
+. f. Thayer's this week. H. E. Thay-
er and wife were up from Gill Satur-
day and spent Sunday with their pa
rents. F. E. Ward went to Spring
field, VT, Wednesday, driving up with
DR.. Ward horse, which he has kept
for him this winter. He returned by
train Thursday. Nelson J. King of
Mllers Falls who was in town for the
May dance, returned to Millers Falls
Mrs. A. NJ. Huling who has
been visiting friends in Hinesburg re-
turned to Meriden, Conn, Tuesday
Miss Lois Goodnow who has been with
her sister in jacksonville the past three
has returned. Mrs. Arthur
Franklin of Springfield, Mass. is WIS.,
iting her sister, Mrs. Dow Franklin. -
Mrs. NJ l.. Barney who has been with
her daughter Mrs. F. L. Wellman, has
returned to her home in Brattleboro.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
NEWFANE.

Rev. Mr.. Bartlett of Wardsboro has
based the tenement of Mr.. Eames and
ll move here soon.
viii Allen of Jamaica is working at
he hotel Windham. Miss Reed of
Eardsboro is working at the Newfane
louise.
Rev. Mr.. Danforth will exchange
Nth Rev. Mr. Miles of the Congrega
ional church in Brattleboro Sunday
morning.
Grace Hammond, Ruth Wellman and
Ethel Hall united with the Congrega-
ional church by profession Sunday,
md Rev. Mr.. Wiswall by letter.
| Charles Hawkins and Mrs. Dexter
Matte of Brattleboro visited Sunday
with his parents. MIR. and Mrs. A. II.
Farnum are visiting in Westminster. -
Miss Lila Winchester is in South New
Jane for few weeks.
4 special invitation has been extend
I'd to Birchard post, G. A. R., and the
Noman's Relief corps by the Rev. Mr..
Burdick. pastor of the Methodist Epis-
topal church in Williamsville, to at
tend Memorial day services Sunday
morning, May 70, at III 40 a. IN. III Is
hoped every comrade and member of
the Relief corps will make an extra
effort to be present.
\ meeting of the Fayetteville Park
was held at the club room
evening. George x. Davis
was chosen chairman pro TEN and c.
E. Skinner, clerk pro TEN. The fol-
1O,yiDp officers wara al epta1 Pres dent
D. A. Benson; vice president, H. A.
Kilburn; clerk, Walter Ballou; secre-
tary and treasurer, F. A. Dewitt cor
H. A. Kilburn, d. A. Ben
son, George b. johnson, Walter Bal
lou, S. W. Kenney, W. B. Park; trus-
tees, J, d. Pierce, f. A. Dewitt, j.
NJ. Kenney, Amasa Circuit, G. X.
Davis, M. 0. Howe and H. j. Batch
elder. Meeting adjourned to Wednes
lay evening.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
HALIFAX.

Miss Corse has been obliged to give
up her school on account of illness.
Ira and Ivan Willard have been Wis
iting their mother and sister, Mrs.
Hosea Fisher, the past week.
Almon +. Prouty, who was so Sc
riously injured by his bull last week,
has been much worse, blood poison
having developed; but the doctor now
thinks he has the trouble under con
troll. Although the patient is in a
very critical condition, hopes are ell
tertained of his recovery. Drs. Lynch
and Waterman were in consultation
Sunday. Misses Hill and Furgeson,
trained nurses, are in attendance The
son and daughter of Mr.. Prouty are
both sick with bronchitis.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
GREEN RIVER.

Elisha Gates is putting steam boil.
er into his cider mill
Mrs. Richard Lake is very sick. DR..
Holton is in attendance
Miss Lena Reed. who has been in
Greenfield for several weeks, returned
home Tuesday. Mrs. L. A, Putnam
of Jacksonville is with her sister, Mrs.
Warren Wilson, for few weeks.
Saturday as Fred Stowe was coming
down the hill, he was thrown from his
load just below George Brackets. 1t
was thought at first that the wheel ran
over him. DR.. Conland was summoned
but found no bones broken and Mr.
Stowe is now able to be around. The
road is in bad condition.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
WESTMINSTER.

Miss Mary Wright, teacher at Gage
vile, is very sick with pneumonia. Hell
sister, Edna, ,came from Boston, Mass.
Wednesday to care for her.
The friends of Mrs. DIR. Davis OF
New York city will be sorry to learn
that she is suffering from a return OF
her malady, and it is feared will have
to undergo another operation.
Mrs. Alvin Wright, who has been an
invalid for several years, was able,
with her daughter, Bessie. to take a
trip to Putney Tuesday, spending the
day with her father, S. O. Parker.
Mrs. Notion is at the Girls Home
Madam Killingbeck is at her son S
for the summer. j. I. Maynard and
son, j. T. Jr., of Dartmouth college,
were, in town the first of the week. -
Frank Fairbrother, who is learning
the machinists' trade at Springfield,
VT, was home over Sunday. Miss
Carrie Hayward and Miss Grace Bing-
ham started on their wheels Tuesday
morning for Chesterfield to spend a
few days with Miss Hayward's sister.
The Orange Enterprise of last week
contained an interesting sketch of a
native of this town, Herman r. Good
ridge whom it calls Zone of the smart
old men and also one of the early pio-
neers of Orange. - 1t says: HE re-
tired from active business some IA years
ago and is now making his home with
his son law, r. T. Shumway Mr..
Goodridge was born in Westminster,
Vt, in 1921 and learned the trade of
wheelwright which he followed for 80
years. He first came to Orange about
1913 when Orange was merely farm
ing section. He remained here five
years and then returned to Vermont
where he remained seven yeaas and
then came to Athol where he continued
at his trade 81 years until he wife died
in 1888, when he gave up his business
and came to Orange to live. He is now
so years old and although in active ser
vice for 30 years he is remarkably well
and retains his mental faculties to
wonderful extent. He reads the com
mon print without glasses and tells
how several years ago his sight came
to him so he discarded glasses. He was
in the habit of putting them on at
meal time and one day pushing back
he put up his hands to take off his
glasses and found he did not have them
on. On investigation he found he could
see better without than with them. He
spends much of his time in pleasant
weather in sitting under a magnifi
cent pine in the yard which he has
watched grow from a sprout II inches
high and which he declared he would
never sit under, but he has for several
seasons and promises to sit in its
friendly shade for a number of years to
come. -
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
BROOKLINE.

Mrs. Edward Gilchrist and family OF
Hartford, Conn, are visiting at Elson
Derry's. Miss Jennie Rist of Mime
sofa, is staying few weeks with her
relatives. Mr.. Currier of Nicolett,
Mimi, was in town a few days this
week.
Our road commissioner, f. p. Os-
good, whose family was stricken with
the scarlet fever and quarantined for
two months, has been debarred from his
duties as road commissioner and no
one has appeared upon the roads to re-
move loose stones or stop water gulled
places apparently a neglect of duty on
the part of the selectmen to provide a
commissioner or see that this neces-
sary work was done.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
MARLBORO.

S. B. and r. G.. Winchester are hav-
ing some improvements made at the
Poplars: Martin Bailey of Brattleboro
is doing the work.
Mrs. George Whitney recently caught
50 horn pout and one eel, the eel
weighing 215 lbs. and the pout 40 lbs.
They were caught in Marlboro South
Pond.
Misses Hattie and Lottie Mather
spent Sunday with their parents. -
Lora French is at work at S. ID. Bish-
ops. Henry Goddard and W. G. Bray
man went Tuesday to Vernon where
they have job drawing telegraph
poles Robert Hieley and Miss Eva
Adams came up from Brattleboro Sat
urday. Their mother, Mrs. Ellen Hig-
ley, who has been visiting friends in
town, returned home with them Sun
day Mrs. Charles Higley and son
Homer of Brattleboro and Mrs. Flor
ence Holton of Athol visited friends in
town Saturday and Sunday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
JACKSONVILLE.

The freeze of Saturday morning de-
stroyed many house plants in the vii
lage, some losing nearly all their fine
collection.
II. o. Gillett post, G.. A. R., has in
vited Charles p. Clark post of Halifax
to unite with them in the observance
of Memorial day.
Rev. F. f. Wells will preach a me-
mortal sermon at the NJ. f. church
here at ? p. m, Sunday, May %. Old
soldiers are especially invited to the
exercises.
Mrs. Burgess has been on the sick
list the past week. Mrs. c. A. Muir
dock remains about the same, being
unable to take a step, but can be
moved about in a wheel chair. r. Q.
Wilcox has been having severe time
with rheumatism.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16

Central Park. The address will be
given by Rev. F. W. Lewis of Brattle.
boro. A cordial invitation is extended
to all our citizens to be present and our
schools accompanied by their teachers
are especially urged to attend. An eff
fort will be made to make the OCCASION
one of interest to every one. An appeal
is made for generous contribution of
flowers and all who will assist in fur
nishing them are kindly asked to have
them at Central park at 10 a. m. in or
der to give time to have them arranged
before the services commence The ex-
ercises will be in charge of Charles
Jackson
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
GUILFoRD.

Hon. Owen r Washburn of Whit
man, Mass. and Miss Costello G.. Gale
were married at the residence of the
brides mother. Mrs. Jane Gale, by
Rev. Z. @. S. Osgood, on the morning
of May I. Mr.. Washburn has attained
some reputation as a writer and public
speaker, as we'll as in political life
The bride is general favorite in her
home community, and is well known
and liked as teacher in Duluth,
Mimi. where she has been a teacher
in the central high school until recent
ly. They went at once to their new
home in Whitman, Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
S2-to New York-S2.

Despite the advance in rates to New
York via the other Sound Lines, the JOY
Line announces its purpose to maintain
in force the popular rates of 3 one way,
or S3. 80 round trip, Boston to New York
and return, during the entire summer.
The above rates are by its Providence
service, the last connecting train leav
ing Boston, from South Station, at
3 40 p. m. The direct steamer service
is also in commission, steamer leaving
Boston and New York every Wednes-
day and Saturday at p. m, giving a
daylight trip through Long Island
Sound. Tickets, staterooms and all in
formation on application to George F.
Tilton, City Pass. Agt., No pa Wash
ington St, Boston. Telephone 2022
Main. adv. 1926
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
PUTNEY.

Charles Simonds and wife moved tc
South birmingham Friday, where he
has better place.
The W. II. G. and G. A. r. are to
attend service at the Baptist church
Memorial Sunday, May %.
+ Fritz Crawford and wife have moved
to Springfield, where Mr. Crawford
has place in the electric car works at
much better pay. Their friends regret
to have them go.
Lyman Bailey is nicely settled in his
new tenement in Oliver Houghton s
house. Miss Maude Twitchell, a fire.
quent visitor in town, has arrived in
Los Angeles, Cal, and is most enthu
siastic over the country; roses and
other flowers in bloom, fruit on the
trees and green vegetables: like July
here. Charles Houghton is home from
Kansas City, where he has been in the
hospital, on his way to California. He
was not able to go on and take up his
work, so came home.
The townspeople gave reception
and dance Friday evening in honor of
DR.. and Mrs Munger and Miss Maude
Munger, who are to leave so soon for
their new home at Windsor. The ladies
had tastefully decorated the stage with
outdoor scenery and boughs of apple
blossoms. festooned and in jardinieres.
Mrs. Grey of Charlestown presided at
the piano and seemed equal to whole
orchestra, producing fine music from
the instrument. A large number were
out and all expressed their regrets at
the departure of the Mungers and
wished them much success in their
new home. Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served and the occasion
was very pleasant one. DR.. Munger
has sold his house to +. e. Blood, who
will occupy it at once. DR.. Munger
goes to assist DIR. Richmond. his faith
erin law, in large practice at Wind
Sor.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
TOWNSHEND.

1t is expected that Rev. Mr.. Reed o.
Bellows Falls will speak in behalf Of
prohibition at the town hall Thursday
night, May %.
Remember the Merchant of Ven
ice," which is to be given by some OF
the pupils in elocution at Seminary
hall Friday evening, May %.
Mrs. Fred Ford and daughter of
Brattleboro are stopping at Mrs.
Dale's; Fred Ford spent Sunday in
town. E. W. Sawyer is in town.
Rev. f. A. Holden did not preach
last Sunday, and Evangelist Lawrence
Greenwood could not come. 1t is not
known now when either will be here.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
WEST DOVER.

The May dance at W. L. Upton S
was we'll attended, over 80 tickets be
ing taken at the hall.
S. Bond of Wilmington and George
Adams are at work putting up build
ing for W. n Parsons.
Mrs. George Adams has received the
sad news of the death of her mother,
Mrs. Caroline Leonard. The remains
were brought to West Wardsboro, where
the funeral was held, and were inferred
in the family cemetery.
Constable G.. E. Mann went to Brat
tleboro on business one day last week.
Mrs. Eva Churchill is visiting rela-
tives in Keene, n. ii. Mr. and Mrs.
burlington are spending few days
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
WEST WARDSBORO.

The W. c. T. U. met with Mrs. f.
A. Bush Wednesday Delegates were
appointed to the convention at New
fame, June and 6, They also planned
to have mothers meeting Wednesday
at the vestry, beginning at O'Clock
and closing with 4 o'clock tea. All
are invited. The following resolutions
were passed:
WHEREAS, in the providence of God another
of our members, Mrs +. A. Pierce, has been
called up higher,
RESOLVED, That We the remaining members
of the local W C. 7. T., do extend oar love and
sympathy to the daughter and other surviving
friends.
RESOLVED. That we are thankful for the
faithful life spent in our midst and that we Will
try to emulate her example in patience and
readiness to help.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
W1LLIAMsvILLE.

Edgar Tuthill of Springfield, Mass.
spent Sunday with his family here. -
r. n. Hescock of Brattleboro was an
over Sunday guest at Mrs. Warren
Hescock Mrs M. M. Martin of
Townshend has been at G. E. Park S
this week. Miss Effie Prouty is spend
ing several days in West Brattleboro
with her mother, Mrs. Horatio Bur-
nett. DR.. White was called to Shu-
shan, n. Y, Tuesday by the sickness
of his aunt. A. NJ Merrifield is away
on a business trip in the northern part
of the state. Misses Lizzie Mixner,
Nellie Dickinson and Carrie Stedman
visited in East Dummerston last week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
Il All. ROADS,
CENTRAL VERMONT RY. CO.
Southern Division.
GOING SOUTH.

Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
SOB a, M. Daily for Springfield and New York.
40 a. m, for Millers Falls. Palmer and New
London. Connecting at Millers Falls with
Boston & Maine X. r., at Palmer with Boston
& Albany r. R., at New London with n. Y, n.
H. K. H. r, r.
$40 a. M, for Springfield and New York
l0l5 a. m for Millers Falls, connecting for Bos-
ton.
2.12 p. M, for Springfield and New York.
4.S5 p. m, for Springfield and New York Daily
4.35 p. m, for Milers Falls and stations on
Fitchburg Division Boston x Maine r. r.,
Palmer and New London and New York via
Norwich Line.
Narrow Gauge trains for South Londonderry
leave Brattlehoro at 80 a. m. and As p. m.
70 subject to change without notice.
Trains run week DAYS only except as noted.
E. II. FITZHUGH. V. 7. and q. NJ st. Adams.
s. W. CUMMINGS, &. z. A., st. Adams.
Corrected to Nov. "a, 1901.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
INDIAN COUNTY EVENTS.
S REPORTED BY THE REFORMER'S
CORRESPONDENTS.
DuMMERsTON CENTER.

Ghe lecture Friday evening given by
Av. jackson on Egypt and Palestine,
!; well attended and was quite "a sue
t. financially, having realized the
|m Cf $50 or more.
IThe funeral of Henry Scott whose
bath occurred Sunday, was held at his
H. home Wednesday afternoon, Rev.
[r. jackson officiating. The burial
h. in the family lot on Cemetery hill,
battleboro.
Miss Mary Miller returned Saturday
|om her trip to Boston and Springfield
here she has been visiting friends. =
write Longuel of Brattleboro has been
Sitting the past week at Mrs. Pratt's.
Miss Mary Sampson of Brattleboro is
be guest of Mrs. Pratt the present