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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
CHURCH SERVICES.

Unitarian church, Rev. Il. Q. s. Os
good pastor. Services every Sunday al
30 a. m. Sunday school at IL 40 a
m. Theme for next Sunday, Meg
lected Opportunities. All are wei
come.
Methodist church, r. f. Lowe, pas
tor. Sunday services March 8: Morn
ing worship 1920. Sunday school H.. =
40. Epworth League $40. Union
meeting Sunday evening at the Baptist
church.
Christian Science services in Mar
ket block, Sunday at II a. m. Sub
ject, Substance. Sunday school at
II a. m. Testimonial meeting Wednes-
day, 1880 p. m. Reading room open
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from
3 to p m. All are welcome.
Centre Congregational church, Rev.
Fl. r. Miles, pastor. Morning service
at TO- 30, preaching by the pastor. Sun.
day school at IL. 49, Christian Endeav-
or meeting at p. m. Union evangel
istic service in the Baptist church at
7 o'clock.
Universalist church, Reignold X.
Marvin pastor. Morning worship at
mon. Subject, "Christ and Geth
semane." Mrs. Pratt and Mr.. Brasor
will sing. Sunday school at IL. As m.
with young men s Bible class conduct
ed by the pastor. Confirmation class
at 6. 45 p. m. Senior Union at 7.30
p. m. led by Rev. E. @. S. Osgood.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
Death Of Ephraim Morse the Oldest Man in
Newfane.

Ephraim Morse, for some years the
oldest man in Newfane, died at his
home in Williamsville Saturday al
II. 45 p. M, having been gradually
failing in strength for several days.
He did not suffer, but simply closed
his eyes and folded his hands as
though he realized his work on earth
was done.
Mr.. Morse was man well known
and respected in the town. He was
life long resident; his birth occur
red June "a, 1912. making him at his
death nearly 80 years old. Three wo-
men, Mrs. Polly Stratton of Williams
Vile, with Mrs. Lucy Gushing and
Mrs Keziah Park of Newfane, are each
SO.
Mr.. Morse was the last of six broth
ers, five of whom, Holland, Sewell,
Nelson and Parker, lived to good old
age. He married Mary Ann Winches-
ter of Marlboro with whom he lived
over 80 years, and who died seven
years ago Their first home was on
the Phillips place near South New
fame. From there they moved to the
farm now owned by Frank Perry.
years ago failing health
obliged Mr.. Morse to sell his farm and
buy home in Williamsville, where
he has lived since. Two daughters
are yet living in town, Mrs. Alice A.
Morse, for ten years teacher in Brat
tleboro and later in other towns, and
Mrs. Nettie, the wife of William A.
Brooks of South Newfane. The flu
neral was held at the Methodist church
Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock with
the pastor, Rev. George Burdick, who
spoke comforting words to the friends,
The travelling hindered
friends from Brattleboro, Springfield,
Mass, and Guilford from attending.
The. burial was in the village cemetery
beside his wife. Williamsville people
often speak of the twelve persons living
the two bridges in the village
who are over 80 years old. Mr.. Morse's
ieath is the first one to break the
lumber.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
Her Ladyship.

There are few of the younger theat-
rical stars who have won their spurs
more quickly, and at the same time
more firmly and surely, than Miss Ger
trude Coghlan, who is to be with us at
the Auditorium on next Friday even
ing. To be sure the instances of so
called meteoric ascendencies' to stage
fame are not uncommon in these days,
but when one comes to think it over,
there are few indeed that are on any
thing like substantial basis Fads,
temporary fancies, and often less com
mendable incentives, are in majority
of cases the causes This being so the
recording of substantial and success
full conquest, on merit purely, becomes
the greater pleasure. Miss Coghlan
chose as the initiative of her stellar
career to enact character with which
nearly everyone is familiar, that of
Becky Sharp in Thackery's VANITY
Fair " She won an undoubted triumph
and has emphasized it by following it
up with Characterization which is
said to be even more commercially ar
tistic. Her impersonation of Cecil in
" Her Ladrship" has strengthened her
claim to foremost place among the
younger stars of today.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
ROCKINGHAM.

The usual dance Friday evening was
postponed on account of the storm
until Thursday evening of this week.
Fall Mountain grange was organized
at Bellows Falls Saturday evening
with SO names on the charter list: &C
of these took the obligations of the
order Saturday evening.
Mrs. Ii. P. Farr of Putney has been
spending a week with her sister, Mrs.
G. G. Stowell, and Mr.. Farr came up
to stay over Sunday. Fred Clark Wis
tied at c.. P. Stowell's this week.
The many friends here of Mrs. Hat
tie B. Jackson of Marengo, ILL.,, were
very sorry to hear of her death short
time ago. She was an old-time resi-
dent here and much respected and
loved.
At the town meeting Tuesday res
olution, offered by N, G. Williams,
Resolved, That the selectmen be in
structed not to rent any of the town
property for sparring exhibitions or
any of that class of exhibitions, was
adopted.
Several grangers from here were
present at the opening of the new
grange at Bellows Falls Saturday even
ing: also. good number went up
from here to Chester Wednesday to at
tend the meeting of Allen District Pc.
mona grange.
The high water caused much incon-
venience here Sunday and Monday,
closing the road between here and Bel
lows Falls and also the road to "The
Meadows - Some of the houses on
the Bellows Falls road were flooded,
and on the "Upper Meadows barn
belonging to L. p Lowell of Bellows
Falls was crushed by the impact of
ice. Mr.. Lowell also lost 25 sheep
which were drowned in another barn.
(Other Rockingham news on 7th page.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
NEWFANE,

The dance which was to have been
given at Union hall Friday night has
been postponed until Friday evening,
March IA.
This town seems to be favored in re-
gard to high water, the damage done
being slight compared to that in our
neighboring towns.
Miss Alice Heminway of Grafton is
working at Baxter Cushing's, Mrs.
Gushing being quite i'll. Miss Ethel
Eddy is working in Williamsville at
Walter Wheeler's. Miss Kate Haw-
kins is expected home this week from
her visit with friends in New York
and on Long Island. She will be ac-
companied by her little niece, Miss
Mabel Williams. Miss Eta Carpenter
is home on vacation from her duties
a teacher MIR. and Mrs. G. E. Skin
ner arrived here Friday night from a
six weeks visit in Turner's Falls,
Mass
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
BRATTLEBoRo, VT, FRIDAY, MAR. I, 1902
Some Glimmerings of Dawn.

The town liquor agency question was
at the front in good share of the
meetings Tuesday, and instead of the
"whoop'' with which it was disposed
of in Brattleboro, there was some
sober and thoughtful attention to the
duty of making the thing something
other than demoralizing and cor
rupting farce and mockery of the pur-
pose for which it is supposed to be es-
tablished. The most sensible action
was at ST. Johnsbury where a resolu-
tion of strict regulation, offered by
Elisha May, exbank examiner and an
able and clear-headed Democrat, was
adopted. 1t requires that all purchases
shall be upon bids asked from at least
three reputable wholesale houses, and
the lowest accepted; that if there be
any question as to quality, an analysis
shall be procured at the towns ex
pense that all letters and records
shall be kept on file; that no liquor in
bulk shall be sold, but all bottled;
that the name and residence of each
purchaser shall be kept and at the end
of the year full, classified and sum-
married. report be made.
The rascality and false pretense
which such rule may stop,i is well nigh |
incalcuable Indications of the ex-
tent to which the evil has gone
come from every side.
Lyndon and Concord discontinued
their agencies and Hardwick voted to
establish one, which the Gazette of
that place expects to be "simply a
cheap sort of saloon" like most agen-
cies. At Bennington and many other
places exhilaration was added to the |
meetings by the promiscuous distribu
ton of leat1et enlarged with Muir
der" as sample of what the anti
saloon league propoaes to keep up be-
tween now and election. The league
at least sees the plain fact that pro-
hibition is to be summoned soon to a
life struggle in Vermont, though it
apparently does not recognize the
equally plain one that the end will
come only with political revolution
in the state.
A significant fact in the past few
days is the declaration of the Lyndon
vile Journal whose. editor is a con-
sistent and conscientious temperance
man against the present law, and for
the substitution of local option, which
from observation in other states he be-
lieves to work better.
Two more brethren of the Republi-
can press, the Waterbury Record and
Morrisville Messenger have uttered a
little ''sidewise treason to the pres
emit law in urging that the state.should
after the South Carolina method pur-
chase all liquor sold at agencies, and !
then that every barrel should be tested :
~ the state chemist and if not up to =
grade forfeited. The Newport Elk \
press and Standard believes that the i
purchases should be made by the state a
out that the agencies should be wiped r
,ut as course" and that the ''drug $
store is the best and only place to \
handle liquors for medicinal, mechan-
cal and scientific purposes. - I
Here are four Republican papers,
ew years ago for prohibition unquali
iedly, that begin to see the light break
ng. The voters of the state, as they =
would prove if given a chance, have u
been up several hours before them. I
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07

The object of the German emperor
in sending his brother to visit us was
simply the promotion of friendlier re-
lations between Germany and the Unit
ed States, according to the princes
speeches. Germany is ever ready to
shake hands across the Atlantic when
ever you are ready to do So" he says
and declares that he finds the United
States friend worth having.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
Very Low Rates to the Northwest.

March l to April 30, 1902, the Chi.
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railway
will sell tickets to Montana, Idaho and
North Pacific coast points at the fol-
lowing greatly reduced rates: From
Chicago to Butte, Helena and Ana
conda, $50; Spokane, $50. so; Portland,
Tacoma, Seattle, Victoria and Van
couver, s33 Choice of routes via
Omaha or st. Paul to points in Mon
tana, Oregon and Washington.
For further information apply to any
coupon ticket agent in the United
States or Canada, or address W. W.
Hall, New England Passenger Agent,
1863 Washington street, Boston, Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07

Germany's chancellor announced this
week his governments determination
not to interfere in the South African
war; and President Roosevelt has in
formed the Boer representatives at
Washington that the United States can
not and will not interfere in their be-
half. 1t is little unfortunate for the
so impracticable and undesirable since
the days of struggling Cuba
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07

The question of good roads did moi
figure in Shoreham's election of road
commissioner this year, as the two can
didates for that Office represented re-
spectively the Webb and Mccullough
gubernatorial factions of the town and
were voted for simply to determine
how the town stands on the governor
ship. The result was in favor of the
Webb man, 100 to 80. Of course the
new commissioner will not be expected
to bother with the roads, but to de-
vote his energies to the success of the
issue he represents,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07

There are only three Democratic
newspapers left in Vermont-the Mont
pelier Argus, the Brattleboro Reformer
and the Lyndon Union. The Argus
presents the anomaly of daily edition
that is absolutely neutral and weekly
that tries to preserve the old time po-
litical traditions of the office. both
owned and edited by Democrats. The
Reformer has never been in sympathy
with Organism. The Union says little
or nothing editorially. Deprived of
political opposition, Republican edi
tors must of necessity turn their lances
on each other if they are to engage in
the contention that sharpens wit
Randolph Herald and News.
Brother johnson is in error about
the Reformer. The Brattleboro Re-
former has been discontinued aid the
only Reformer now published is the
Windham County Reformer. Since it
passed into the hands of Ullery & Co.
it has been published on independent
lines, preferring to be known as a
newspaper rather than a political Or
gan. 1t believes, however, that a
"House Cleaning in Vermont" is nee
essary for the future growth and pros
perity of the state, and it also believes
in local option-but is not particular
as to which party brings these reforms
about
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro, Mar. :, Gen. Julius J. Estey, 81
In Hartford, Conn, Feb. %, Mrs. Philetus
Averill formerly of Wilmington.
| In Stamford, Conn., II. A. Batchelder, for
merly of Wilmington.
In Worcester, Mass, Feb. 10, John Mattoon IS
| In Manchester, n. H. Feb. ~, Arthur Dou-
glass, formerly of South Londonderry
In Westmoreland, NJ H. Feb %, Marshall f.
Dana, 81.
In South Charlestown, n. H., Feb d. Roswell
W. Robertson. 81.
In Worcester, Mass, Feb. %, Mrs. Sophia Ty-
Ter Frost, So, widow of Jesse Frost.
In Brookside (Newfane), Feb. n, Lucy Evans,
wife of Elmer W. Knapp, 81.
In Ashuelot, " H.. Feb. "A, Mrs. Hannorah
Murphy, widow of the late Bartlett Qualtcrs,
formerly of Putney, So
In Marlboro, Feb % Williston Winchester. 10.
In Chester, Feb. %, Gideon L. Lee, 62.
In Gill, Mass Feb. 25, George N Delvey, "a
years, months
In Newfane, Mar. l, Ephriam Morse, 50.
In East Westmoreland, \. H., Mar. 4, Deacon
George Leach, 9s years
In New York city, Mar Q, Harlan p Smith. 63,
father of Mrs. E. A. Starkey of Brattleboro
In Brattleboro, Mar 8, Mrs. Louise NJ Chand-
ler 81
In Brattleboro, Mar. 8, Mrs. Mary J, Taylor, IS,
In Brattleboro, Mar l, Mrs. Mary A. STRAIT
ton, 6S.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
MARRIAGES.

In Wilmington Feb, a, by Rev. ii. X. Riegel,
William NJ. Nogel and Miss Ethel Knight.
In Bellows Falls, Feb. 70, by Rev Albert Ham
matt, Charles Sherwin and Miss Ahbie Waite,
both Of Bellows Falls.
In Alstead, y. H. Feb. -, by Rev. John r.
Richardson, Lensy l.. Baou and Nellie r.
Grafton. both of Drewsvlle.
In South Vernon, Mar. 3, by A. A. Dunklee
ESQ, Ernest +. Webster and Fannie May Ames
both of New Salem, Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
WARDSBORO.

Town ofiicers-Moderator George w. Briggs
clerk, ID. G. Dexter: selectmen, F. II. Dexter,
NJ. IL. Stockwell, John Cobb; oyerseer, j. A.
Perry; treasurer, George W. Briggs; constable
E. NJ. Fits; listers. o. NJ. Newell. L. NJ. Newell,
j. A. Wilbur; auditors, ID. G. Dexter. n. G.
Johnson J. +. Wells collector, treasurer; town
agent, George W. Briggs: road commissioner,
C. ID. White; school directors, W. G. Bruce, II.
E. Kidder, l.. q. Stocker; grand juror, n. c.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07

1t is announced that Horace f. Ora
ham of Craftsbury will be a candidate
for the office of state auditor. Mr.
Graham has been member of the bar
since 1888 and is states attorney for
Orleans county.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07

The recent letter to the Randolph
Herald and News, in which General
Grout answers the repeated enquiries
of that paper as to why he supports
Dr. Webb for governor, has been wide
ly copied and commented upon by the
state press. After questioning the
right Of anyone to demand his motives
in supporting any candidate, the gem
eral passes over the "inquisitiveness
and "unwarrantable surveillance and
denies that he is, at present, candi-
date for the senate; he also denies that
any political trade exists between
himself and DR.. Webb, either directly
or indirectly, and declares that he sup
ports DR.. Webb simply because he
thinks him the best man for the place:
that being probably more largely con
nected with the material interests of
the state than any other man, he is
thus in position to so much help the
people: and that his character justifies
the belief that he will do this.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
BIRTHS.

In New York city. Feb. 20, son to Mr. and
Mrs. j. w Reid.
In Bartonsville, Feb. 19, a son to Mr. and Mrs
James Il. DeCamp.
In Putney, Feb. To- son to Andrew + and
Louise Boomer.
In Newfane, Feb. 70, a son to Rev and Mrs
X. T. Danforth.
In Lynn, Mass, Feb. 20, "A son to Mr.. and Mrs
Wilson II. Thorn.
In Leomlnster, Mass, Nov. ., 1901 a daugh-
ter, Winifred Frances, to Wilmot and Amy
Putnam.
In Hyde Park, Mass, Dec. TO- 1901 a son, Will
fred Francis, to Charles and Olive Putnam
In Hinsdale Feb. y, a son to Mr.. and Mrs. r.
W. Freeman.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
THE WINDHAM COUNTY REFORMER
ULLERY & CO., Publishers.

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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07

II owe my whole life to Burdock
Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores coy
cred my body. ! seemed beyond cure.
B. B. b. has made me perfectly well
woman. Mrs. Chas. Hutton. Ber-
vile, Mich
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07

The cause exists in the blood IN
what causes Inflammation OF the
mucous membrane.
It is therefore impossible to cure
the disease by local applications.
1t is positively dangerous to neglect
IT, because It always affects the stom-
ach and deranges the general health,
and is likely to develop into consump-
ton
Many have been radically and permanently
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla 1t cleanses tho
blood and has peculiar Alternative and tonic
effect. X. Long. California Junction. Iowa.
writes: II had catarrh three years. lost my
appetite and could not sleep. My head panied
me and felt bad all over. l took Hoods
Sarsaparilla and now have . good appetite.
sleep we'll. and have no symptoms of catarrh."
H>>>l1- Q>>>~RaAaofx
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
Pope Leo XIII, who reached his 92d

Pope Leo XIII, who reached his 92d
birthday Sunday, has been for an I'M
commonly long period the spiritual
head of the powerful and ancient Ro-
man Catholic church. He was born a
subject of Napoleon, at the time when
the great emperor was at the height of
his power; when George III was king
of England and James Madison was
only half through his first term as
fourth president of the United States.
He was papal ambassador at the Bel
gian court when Andrew jackson was
president for the first time, an arch
bishop before the Mexican war was
fought, and a cardinal before Lincoln,
Grant and Sherman became famous
names When he was elected Pope, "a
years ago, his feeble health made it
seen probable that he would not long
live to fill the great Office but in all
these years he has shown wonderful
energy, activity and mental power and
is universally respected and beloved.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-07
IMPORTANT NEWS
TO ALL WEARERS OF SHOE LEATHER.

The month of March is called one of the dulest business
is the old saying goes Right between Hay and Grass
Now want to make this month the busiest March we ha
realize must make tremendously low prices We
worth of goods shelves which are dead stock to us
stand by this that are loaded up with shopwom and QUITO
business policy with us to "clean up we 60.
Situated are, and buying many new lines all the tin
styles change from to season. should have MANY bro
be cleaned up We call attention to the following:-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-04-16

fuers impossible reconocer 81 hi
10, 10 habian deiado una nocha
entera colgado en- un abedul con
los pies hacia arriba y la eabeZa
metida hRsta los hombros en- el
MONTICELLO de I'm hormiguero.
Con la carta del principe en- la
mano, ell 1ue1 decfa nj ofdo del ge-
neral; <Estaba SECURE de que la
pista era mala -. No cabe duda
de que este homhre es el aSesino;
ST quIere usted vsngarse.
-iVengarme de ese pat4np -.
NO, amigo mfo... 4 qUien lie tenia
ganas era q F6nigan ;. pero ese...
-Tanto mas cuanto que con esta
carta en- los autos seris diffcil su
condena.
Ei duque redsxion6, aoabsndo
Dor decir: GMe parece 10 mismo.
La buena fama del principe y dc
nuestra casa no ganarfs NADIA con
que sc supieran la verdad y las CT
nicas confidencias de mi hiio y de
Valongo. +. Esta es u de las
buenas ocasiones para esos propi-
clos sobreseimientos. :.
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tes de lobo y pstillaa arQuitect6ni-
cas-, 10 iDterrrumpi6 vivamente y
| dirigi6ndose Saltacor, inmovfl y
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<.Ha DIDO usted?S le dijo. El seilor
\ duoue no qaiere llev4r mas leios
las cosas. M2rchese asted de la
comarca 10 antas possible sin eonsar
NADIA & nsdie; de 81 prudencl2 de-
pende que no le suceda ningdR
coutratiempo.0
El guarda salud6: <Gracias sefYo-
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II don Rlcardo?2
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muierys
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