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

They have nice horses and cattle GU,
west, but they have little ways of theil
own. For instance, a broken horse out
west has points of difference from q
broken horse In the east. Some Of the
saddle horses caused me most unaffect
ed misery when L had to ride-and II
was the same thing with the driving
horses. used to spend my winters in
the east, and when l went back to the
ranch l would of course want to hear
the latest news about my neighbors-
who'd been hanged and the rest.
My foreman had a grievance against
professor from Ann Arbor who
hired team, which ran away, smash.
ing things up and breaking the profess
or's arm. He Aid that the professor
had made remark which made him
hot. He didn't mind his saying that he
had fallen into a den of sharks-be
cause he knew sharks didn't have dens
and, besides, he didn't charge the pro
feSSor for the use of the team: what
made him hot was the remark that he
had foisted on the professor a team OF
runaway horses.
He had no right TO call them that
said the foreman. "One horse had only
been driven twice, and could hardly be
called confirmed runaway, and the
other-well, there We're lots of times
when he hadn't run away."-Forest
and Stream.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
LEYDEN.

William A. Barber, one Of the lead
ing young men of this town was mar
ried May at Nashua. n. H.. to Miss
Edith III. Getchell, formerly head nurse
at the Franklin county hospital at
Greenfield The bride was we'll and
favorably known professionally in this
locality and was in training at the hos
pital when appointed head nurse early
in 1900. In July of last year she be
came head nurse in New York hospi-
tai. Mr.. Barber owns a farm in Ley
den.
Mrs. d. Baines Griffiths with her
two sons from Kansas City, Kan, is at
l.. b. Buddington' for the summer.
Rev. ID. Baines Griffiths will join his
family later Miss Mildred Severance
is spending few days in Greenfield.
Miss Edith Loveland of Greenfield
was at S. C. Severance's Sunday. -
Willis Darling of New York city was
in town Sunday to spend the day with
his father, Henry Darling, and his
uncle, U. f. Darling. and call upon
other friends.
The comrades met Friday evening to
decide upon plan for Memorial day.
People are requested to meet at the
South cemetery at 9 o clock to assist in
decorating graves and then repair to
the town hall to listen to an address
and music after which all will partake
of dinner which will be served by the
ladies in the dining room. Everybody
is invited to come and bring friends.
Contributions of flowers for the graves
should be brought to the cemetery.
The dinner is to be variety dinner
by voluntary contributions
from the people and free to all
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
Norwegian Hotel Fire Escap..

Nor do Norwegian hotels themselves
console you. Built of wood, their chief
merit lies in the fire escape, which is to
be found in the chief room upon every
landing. At Visnes l spent a happy
night answering the questions of nerv-
GUS travellers who came from hour to
hour TO see If the fire escape In my
room was working properly. Angry
assurances were powerless to convince
dmid If ancient ladies. Did l really
think the rope would work? Was there
any danger? Had tried the contriy-
ance myself? Excellent souls! As II
the printed notice were not enough!
All. that printed notice. have a
copy of it by me as l write. 1t is the
complete instruction in English to the
traveller threatened by fire in a wooden
hotel in Norway. Let me give it you as
l found it:
Fire escape to throw out the win.
dow.
"The plated snotter shall be found
In every room.
To increase the hurry let down the
body one by one until all shall be left.
IN. B.-The cord shall put out the
ground from the shoulder Hereunder"
London Mail.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
GILL.

J. d. Knowlton is quite i'll with
pneumonia.
Mr.. Pond from South Vernon has
hired the blacksmith shop and has
moved his family here.
H. f. Thayer is building an addi-
ton to his barn F. L. Mum is NOV
ina his carpenter shop and converting
it into dwelling house.
Smead Purple of Meadville, Penn. ;,
spent several days in town recently. -
E. S. Chaplin and family of Boston
were in town last week to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Nancy Chaplin, Mr..
Chapin's mother. Mrs f. l.. Kelley
of Live Oaks, Mich, also her two sons.
DeForest and Winfred Chaplin of
Hartford, Conn, were in town last
week to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Nancy Chaplin.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
Death of the Aged ], B. Bardwell of shelburne
Falls

"Uncle" Jarvis B. Bardwell, one of
the oldest men in Massachusetts, died
at his home in Shelburne Falls Tues
day at the age of 100 years. He had
been in semi condition for
several weeks past, and his death had
been expected for some time. On Jan
uary last he celebrated the Tooth an
niversary of his birth. He was born
in Leyden, and had resided in Shell
burne Falls since 1918. He was the
most prominent man in Shelburne,
and one of the best-known men in
western Massachusetts. At various
times he had been postmaster, select
man, president of savings bank and
a director of national bank. He was
one of the pioneer Republicans of the
state, having aided materially in the
formation of the party in the state.
Two children and numerous grand
children survive.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
WALPOLE.

The New York Evening Post of April
% reproduces the following account of
a heinous political crime in Walpole,
which appeared in the Post just 100
years earlier: Alexander Thomas,
Esq, postmaster at Walpole, n. H.,
has been dismissed by the postmaster
general, and Mr.. Gurdon Huntington
appointed to succeed him. Mr.. Thorn
as is an amiable, intelligent and high
ly respected young gentleman, who has
held the office for several years, to the
acceptance of every one who had any
business to transact in that depart
ment: but he is a federalist, and must
be taught to feel that the doctrine of
democracy prefers the benefit of an in
dividual of its own sect to the public
good This observation. though not in
the letter, is strictly the spirit of the
new philosophy.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
WESTMORELAND.

Seth Chandler Hall, formerly of this
town but for 20 years resident of
West Keene, died May 4, aged 10 years.
He was born in Westmoreland October
%, 1929, and was the son of Dea. Gaius
and Lucinda Balch Hall. In 1917 he
married Alfredo Patten, and soon after
purchased the Benjamin Knight farm,
where they resided 80 years. When a
young man he united with the church,
retaining his membership to the time
of his death. There were born to Mr..
and Mrs. Hall five children, George E.
who died in childhood, Lucinda E.,
Mrs Isaac W. Rawson of Winchester,
G. of Keene and Forrest w.
and Frank p. of Westmoreland all of
whom survive. Mrs. Hall died three
years ago. The burial was in the fam
lily lot at East Westmoreland.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
PIL EXCELSIOR.
THE GREAT NERVE TONIC.

This preparation was originated by DR..
Prtnam, of Rutland VT, and was prescribed
by him both in Vermont and Colorado. in
which states he had extensive practice for
many years. and many people will remember
what wonderful results they obtained from
his prescription.
To the man or woman who takes Pill
Excelsior it will be great blessing, bring
ing back that strong and springy step, that
long lost vigor. 1t will make new man or
woman of Them they will feel as if life was
worth living for. "Pil-Excelsior will do
for you what no other remedy can do; it will
OVERCOME AND CURE you of Lost Wit
ality resulting from any cause. Pil-Excel-
sior !" is the greatest Nerve Stimulant known
for nervous debility, Package containing two
weeks treatment, One Dollar.
Sold in Brattleboro by Geo. +. Greene, Druggist
EXCELSIOR SPECIFIC CO.. Worcester. Mass
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
A Gigantic Scheme.

The talk of a $40, 600, 600 corporation
to operate the gold mines in Rowe and
vicinity, and incidentally to own the
narrow gauge road t.. Wilmington is
the most gigantic scheme that ever
started in Franklin county. OF course
the Newtons are at the bottom of it,
having bought up or leased the greater
part of the land in Rowe. They also
practically own the railroad, and it is
quite likely they can unload at figures
which will show good margin on the
Newton side of the page. Greenfield
correspondence Orange Enterprise.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
LOCAL..
NEARBY NEW HAMPSHIRE,

Paul Leicester Ford, the novelist,
who was killed in New York last week
by his brother, had recently purchased
with his father-in- law, Edward II.
Kidder, large estate of about 1000
acres, part of which is in the town of
Dublin and part in Marlboro. Mr.
Ford was, in fact, to become resident
of Cheshire this summer, and had
made arrangements for extensive alter
ations and improvements in his newly
acquired property. The contractors in
charge of the improvements have re-
ceived word to discontinue the work,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
Lower Rate Excursion to California.

During the coming summer frequent
opportunities will be offered by the
Chicago, Milwaukee d St. Paul Rail
way to visit California at the lowest
round trip rates ever offered, with
choice of routes from Chicago via Kan
sas City, Omaha or st. Paul, or going
and returning via different routes.
Electric lighted trains. Route of the
Pioneer Limited. Famous train of
the world. Write for full information
to F. A. Miller, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago. 2O-3t
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
DR., EmmOnS'

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hundreds of anxious women. There is positive
ly no other remedy known to medical science
that will SO quickly and safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate irregularities from
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cases where others have failed. The most diff
cult cases successfully treated by maitland ben
eficial results guaranteed in every instance. No
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too long. Allletters truthfully answered. Re-
member, this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
no afterill effect upon the health. Sent by mail,
securely sealed, $500. Money letters should be
registered. DIR. j. w. EMMONS CO., 10 Ire
mont St.. Boston, Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
NEARBY MASSACHUSETTS.

Walter Hover of Orange has been
badly poisoned by commercial phos-
phate, so that he was i'll for two
weeks. He was sowing the phosphate
on his land and his right hand became
badly poisoned from it the second day,
although when he began the hand was
not cut or bruised but quite sound and
whole.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
Golden-McCauehern Wedding.

John Golden and Susie McCaughern
were married in st. Joseph's church
Tuesday morning at o'clock by Rev.
d. c. Ling. John McCaughern of Bris-
toll, Conn, a brother of the bride, was
best man, and Ann McCaughern, a
cousin of the bride, was bridemaid.
The bride was attired in a tan colored
travelling suit. The presents were very
handsome consisting of silverware, cut
glass and money After the wedding
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
Railroad TeleErams.

When a traveller in the grand duchy
of Baden. Germany. wants to send
telegram while he is In the train. he
writes the message on postcard. with
the request that it be wired. puts on
stamp and drops it into the train letter
box. At the next station the box is
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
WEST CHESTERFIELD.

There will be social dance here
May %.
Frank NJ. Davis has taken possession
of the store.
Rev. |. p. Quimby will preach here
Sunday at o'clock instead of 80
Rev. II. b. Morgan was taken last
week with a very serious attack of his
old trouble and is still in very criti-
cal condition,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
Matrimonx and Eyes.

An old man was rallied by his friends,
on bis marrying a young wife. on the
inequality of their ages. He replied,
"She will be near me to close my eyes"
WELL" replied friend. i've had
two of them. and they opened my
es."-Exchange.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
WAIT A MINUTE.

As we were saying, il L
trial Of Smiths Green Noun !
tain Renovation does not benpa
any case Of Rheumatism, bad /
blood, worn out nerves, Con,ttl
patton, Dyspepsia, Indigesti@
or Liver and Kidney trouble
we will give back every dollaI
you have paid us for this greatI
medicine. You run no risk
Is that fair? The Removals.
is made wholly from pure
herbs of wonderful medicinal
value; is pleasant to take,
gentle and soothing in its action
and does it's work quickly and
permanently.
For sale at BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16

breakfast at the home of the BRIDES
sister, Mrs. Mullins, the couple left on
the 20 train for Providence, r. L.
On their return they will make their
home at Mr.. and Mrs. James Mullins
on Fitzgerald avenue.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-05-16
@MArr~

This signature is or every box of the genuine
Laxative BromO-Quinine Tablet.
the remedy that cures a cold I'm one day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
ATHENS.
Number of Ladies From Montgomery
 Selling Tickets.


 Athens, June 12-(Special.)-A number of ladies from Montgomery reached Athens last night and spent the forenoon of today working In the interest of the Taylor lecture, which is to be given by the exGovernor of Tennessee at Mont gomery for the benefit of the old soldiers home. About fifty tickets were disposed of, though none expected to attend Col. J. M. Falkner has the matter in hand, and what he undertakes always goes. The ladies were met at the station in this place, the best homes in the town were thrown open to them, and they were ele- santly entertained.
 The primary election for the selection of county officers comes off in this coun- ty Saturday. The race is now being hotly waged for Representative. This office overshadows all else inasmuch as the dispensary question has been made the issue. Capt. Porter Bbb, grandson of the second Governor of the state, Is a can didate representing the antl-dispensary question, while MT. H. c. Tuhach, a young attorney of this place. represents the dispensary issue. The campaign Is the warmest of any in recent years. The out look Is for a rather large vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
DEMOPOLIS
Captain Webb Makes Liberal Offer to
 Help Soidiers' Homo.

Demopolis, June 12-(Special -Captain John Cox Webb has made a liberal prop csition to the people of this community in regard to the fund to be collected for the Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek His offer is that for every dollar that is given by any person in his precinct to the home for old soldiers that he will give one. Captain Webb wore the gray and was d gallant soldier. He means what he says and Demopolis is proud of such citizens as John Cox Webb.
 Captain William Preston Cheney died here last night aged 6 years, after lin- gering illness of three weeks duration
 Some time ago Captain Cheney was at tackled with stroke of paralysis of his right side, which gradually grew worse until 1t took him away. Captain Cheney was Ms son and one of Marengo's most rr eminent planters and for many years nc ran and owned a steamboat On the Bigbec river. the Ltpa- He was kind end loving fntf.er and devoted husband esving a wife and three children and a hest of friends. His remains were taken to Jefferson. this county. for interment, ty the Masons.
 Demopolis will Ut an early date com mence to put in a complete sewerage sys- tem all over the city, which will make this a model as we'll as one of the most he althful places in Alabama.
 Much praise is heard here in regard to the able commissioner of agriculture, k. R. Poole. for his IIompt denial of the exaggerated report that has gone broad cest over Alabama in regard to whole sale registration of regro voters in Ma Itrgo county. What Colonel Poole says is true and no nne csn dispute 1t, he be- ing in better position than anyone else to find out tf.cse things. IL seems that the registrars have stepped on some of the big political guns feet by not .eg- istering these negroe k Colonel Poole your con espondcnt when last here that he is a candidate to succeed himself whether 1t was primary or convention: that he was in the hands of the state ex- ecutive committee and would abide by eny decision they made; however, one could ten from his talk that h, thought the primary was coming. Colonel Poole js very popular in Marengo. his home county. and all over the State
 Hon. D. J. Meador. of Myrtlewood this county who Is a candidate for lieutenant governor. is. according to old saying. saw ing wood and saying nothing. but when the general roll is called in the next pri- mary or convention he will be there with many votes behind him. Colonel Meador will In short time be connected with the B. s. & N. O. Railroad, which is heading to his village at a rapid rate.
 Private John Camisa, an old Demopolis boy. was married in Uniontown yesterday and passed through here last evening with his bride. He will visit all the large cit les Of the south before returning home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
SOUTHLAND
Negro Man Charged With Attempting
 to Kill a Small Boy.

Courtland, June 12-(Special) - At Motion yesterday George Brandon was arrested for assault with intent to murder Carl Leach. Some time since Car oline Peters. an old negro woman. died. leaving will. by the terms of which all of her property went to the wife of George Brandon and the little boy. Carl Leach. who is ' years of age. Last Sun day the negro Brandon sent the boy Carl to his home to get something. and going through the woods, reached the house be- fore the boy did Some negro women who were working in a garden close to the house heard asnoise which they thought was young puppies crying. but In a few minutes the boy Carl ran from the house to them. crying pityfully and begging them not to let George Brandon kill him. His eyes were almost choked out of their sockets. and his neck bore the imprint of fingers.
 It is charged that Brandon thought that if he could get Carl out of the way he would get his part of old Carolinc's mon- ey. amounting to $500 or $40o. Brandon was remanded to jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle CT common glass with your water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicate an un- healthy condition of the kidneys; if it stains the linen it is evidence of kidney trouble too frequent desire to pass 1t. or pain in the back Is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed that Dr. Kilmers Swamp Root, the great kidney and bladder rem edy, fnlfills every wish in curing rheuma- tism, pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It corIects inability to hold water and scaldirg pain in passing 1t. or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the ex- traordint-ry effect of Swamp Root Is soon realized It stands the highest for It's wonderful cures of the most Gistressine cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one-dollar sizes
 You may have a sample bottle of Swamp-Root and a book that tells more about 1t, both sent absolutely free by mail Address Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Bing- hampton, N. ". When writing mention that you read this generous offer in the Birmingham Daily Age-Herald. Don't make any mistake. but remember the name, Swamp Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y.. on every bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
MARION.
Democratic Committee Decides On a
 Primary Saturday, August 4.


 Marion, June 12.-Cspecial. )-The Dem. ocratic executive committee met in the court house Tuesday in answer to a peti- tion from the candidates for county of fees, who desired an early primary It was decided to call the primary for Sat urday, August 4
 The Perry country registrars have fin- ished their first round. They have issued 11S4 certificates, only 70 of that number being held by negroes. They begin their second round June 23
 The announcement has been made that before the cotton season opens Marion will have new bank. The bank will be a capital stock of $50OOO It Is understood that MT. J. c. Moore will be president and MT. J. H. Arbuthnot of Nashville Tenn, will be cashier. Most of the stock will be taken by local capitalists.
 The North Perry Sunday School con- vention will meet at Bethlehem church. fifteen miles north Of Marion, Friday. July 4th. An interesting programme has been arranged.
 Mrs. II. S. Sanders died at her home in Marion Saturday evening at o'clock after an Illness of several months with consumption. Her husband and four children survive her. The remains were taken to Opelika Sunday for burial
 The contract has been let by the city authorities for grading the Main street, a distance of one mile. The work will begin July 5.
 It is understood that citizens of Mar ion are in correspondence with operators of canning factories with view to put ting in a cannery here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-13
MEDICAL TREATMENT FREE
For Three Months Is Offered to All h. Valids Who Gall Upon the British Doctors at the Corner 22nd St. and 3rd Ave. Before June 24.

A staff of eminent physicians and surgeons from the British Medical h. stitute have, at the urgent solicitation of a large number of patients under their care in this country, established a permanent branch of the Institute In this city at
 Corner 22nd St. and 3rd Ave.
 These eminent gentlemen have de- cided to give their services entirely free for three months (medicines ex- cepted) to all invalids who call upon them for treatment between now and June 24th.
 These services consist not only Of consultation, examination and advice, but also of all minor surgical opera tions.
 The object in pursuing this course is to become rapidly and personally acquainted with the sick and afflicted, and under no conditions will any charge whatever be made for any serv- ices rendered for three months to all who call before June 24th.
 The doctors treat all forms Of dls- ease and deformities, and guarantee to cure in every case they undertaKe'
 Male and female weakness, catarrh and catarrhal deafness, also varico, cele, rupture, goitre, cancer ana all diseases of the rectum are positively cured by their new treatment.
 Hours to 8. Sundays 10 to l.