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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
POTATO BLIGHT.
An Unusual Development of the Disease This
Year-Some Recommendations From the Elk
neriment Station for Its Treatment

The late blight or rust" has ap
| peared on early potatoes at the Yer
mont experiment station, Burlington
This date. July -, is the earliest rec
ord of its appearance there for the pas
Is years during which it has been /
matter of critical study by the station
officers. They consider that the chances
! favor even more serious development
of the disease than last year-and pos
sibly, if weather favors, the worst
scourge of the last decade The rea-
sons for this fear are threefold first,
this remarkably early beginning of the
blight which means that whatever
the weather conditions it will spread
insidiously from this time on: second,
the large amount of rot occurring last
autumn means that the germs of the
disease, which are carried in the seed
potatoes, are present in most potato
fields; third, the weather conditions
SO far this season have prepared the
crop for serious blighting since plant
ing was delayed unusually late and the
growth made by the plants recently has
been very rank.
The rapid spread of blight depends
upon weather conditions. If the rest
of the season should be continuously
dry there might be little trouble from
it. The chances are, however, that
there will be an unusual development
of the disease.
Prices promise to be high again this
autumn and it is recommended by the
Experiment station officers that spray
ing with bordeaux mixture, to pre-
serve the plants from blight, be made
earlier and more thoroughly than usual.
Their specific recommendations are as
follows;
Spray early potatoes as soon as pos
sible now and later ones about the first
of August. Probably it will be profit
able in either case to spray a second
time about two weeks after the first
is made. Thorough spray
ing requires from two to four barrels of
the mixture to the acre. Most people
do not use enough. There is no danger
of injuring the vines from an overdose
providing the mixture is properly
made.
The mixture consists of l pound of
stone lime, H., pounds of blue vitrol,
"copper" sulphatel, 10 gallons of water.
a lbs. lime, lbs. vitrol, | barrel
water Stake the lime and dissolve |
the vitrol in separate vessels and mix
Just before using. Add paris green, y !
ID. to the barrel of mixture, if needed |
for the bugs.
Remember this is preventive, not a
cure, and must be applied before the /
disease gains Roadway, also remember |
% spray thoroughly if at all. Careless
spraying is little better than nome
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

Four Cinnamon and two other per
sons, who it is alleged were engaged il
smuggling Cinnamon into the United
States from Canada. are in Jail at New
port. The alleged smugglers, for whom
the treasury officials have been watch
ing for a long time, are Ernest Ryai
and Martin Butler of Montreal
For several weeks a New York com
pany and other parties have been a
work on vein of gold struck at Bridge
water, the specimens taken out being
the most valuable ever found in tn,
section, and containing free gold in con
siderable quantities. There is prospect
of "A stock company being formed il
Rutland to mine gold at Bridgewater.
The Rutland factory of Tim ~ Co.
manufacturers of shirts and collars,
will be transferred into the hands of q
stock company within few days. The
name of the concern, will be as nearly
like the old firm name as possible The
factory is now employing about BOO
| hands, and it is expected that this
! force will be nearly doubled after the
company is Incorporated, as the out
look for the coming season is the
brightest III many years
Richard Dodge of MONTPELIER is one
of the very few survivors in this state
of those who fought in the Mexican
and civil wars. He was born in Mont
pelier. While storming the Cerro Cor
do heights, on the morning of his first
battle Private Dodge was wounded in
the leg. In spite of this, he left the
hospital next morning. walked four
miles. and with gun taken from a
dead soldier Joined in one of the most
bloody battles of the Mexican war that
of Chapultepec. He also took part in
the battle of Moline del Rey and was
present at the fall of the City of Mex
leo. Shortly after the first call for
troops for the civil war in April, 1851,
Mr.. Dodge enlisted in Co. A of the Sth
Vermont regiment He is living quiet
ly in MONTPELIER, unable to work and
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

of Leominster, Mass, is the guest OF
Mrs. Julia Jones on Canal street. -
Herman Butler of Springfield, Mass
is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Il. n. Blan-
chard. Mrs. Barrows went Tuesday to
make few weeks visit with friends
in Concord, n. H.-Mrs. j. q. Britton
of Gardner, Mass, visited relatives IN
town last week. Miss Mamie Reddin
/ is employed at the home of George n.
/ Smith. Master Edwin and George
Hume of Fall River, Mass, are visit
ing at f. j. Richards and Mrs Chas.
Hollands. Miss Anna Kelly is guest
at the home of Dennis Minis. Miss
Waterman of Kecne is at work for Mrs.
/ G. A. Robertson. Mrs. George Grown
Mrs. II. G. Holland is visiting her
mouth Center, Mass, where her son
Roger has been spending several weeks.
Both are expected home the latter part
of this week. Fred George has re-
turned home after weeks outing in
the northern part of the state. Mr..
Linden of Bellows Falls, VT, was a
guest at the Hooker farm over Sunday.
The High school building is to re
celNe coat Oh paint Wnlcl VIII auu
very much to its looks John and Eu
gene Harmon of Salem, Mass, were the
guests of Mr., and Mrs William o.
Brien day or two last week. Emmett
O'Brien of Hyde Park, Mass, isspend-
ing his vacation with his grandfather,
William o. Brien. Miss Ellen O'Brien
is visiting in Mortified this week.
Horace LaFountain Of West Brattle
boro is working in Bartlett's meat
market. Hon. L. f. Liscom has had
as guests this week DR.. L. G. Mason
and wife of New York. Peter Bowie
has moved his household goods to
Proctorsville. Vt, where he will make
his home with his daughter. Arthur
Cathcart of New York is at his sis
ter's, Mrs. W. B. Stacey's. for the
summer. MI. and Mrs. Chas. A.
Butcher of Fitchburg, Mass, are the
guests of Mrs. Butchers sister, Mrs.
ira Wetherbee. Mrs. B. d. Hampton
and daughter of Adams, Mass, are at
c. f. Weeds for visit. R NJ. Tole
has secured position in the Poultney
House, Poultney, VT, and went Thurs
day to begin his duties there.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
Northfield's Summer Bible School.

The Summer Bible School now IN
session at East Mortified is proving
itself one of the most fortunate instl-
tutions of the place It's first year has
been marked by a splendid attendance,
not only from those who came specially
for the school, but by the guests of
THE Northtield, - and the many people
who habitually spend their summers at
Mortified. The courses have been un-
usually helpful. This weeks program
has been very full Rev. G. Campbell
Morgan lectured on The Crises of the
Christ in the mornings, and the even
ings were used by DR.. W. W. White,
president of the Bible Teachers Col
lege, New York He spoke on the fol
lowing subjects; Tuesday, Conference
with the student who says There is
nothing in Genesis for me;' Wednes-
day, God S Answer to the Contemptu-
Gus Question of an Ancient Monarch.
Study in the Book of Exodus; Thurs
day, New Light on Story of Jonah,
Some Studies in Books of Jonah and
Nahum; Friday, Babylon VS.. Jerusa-
lem. A Study in Isaiah. No tuition
fees are charged by the school, and
everyone from the surrounding towns
is invited to take advantage of the
studies offered. Sunday is very at
tractiye day at Northfield. Well known
speakers occupy the pulpit, and there
is generally special music. Services
are held in the morning, afternoon and
aVeDiDp
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
WEST CHESTERFIELD,

/ There will be services here Sunday al
, o'clock.
Clifton Stoddard killed rattlesnake
in his pasture last week that measured
four feet and had II rattles.
The ladies' circle will meet at the
hall Thursday afternoon, July 81. A
good attendance is desired as impor-
tant business is to be considered.
Mrs L. d. Farr enjoyed visit from
her brother, George Esterbrooks, and
his wife recently MIR and Mrs. How
ard and daughter are visiting Mrs.
Howard 5 brother, A. A. Byard. Mrs.
John L. Streeter returned from North
field Monday.
The entertainment by the children at
the last grange meeting was very in
teresting and at its close they were
generously treated to confectionery
The next meeting will be in charge of
the young people. Committee. Fred
Snow, George Brown, Florence Spring
and John Hutchins.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
NORTHFIELD,

Rev. Mr.. Hall, who is boarding in
the village, held open air meetings
near the band stand last week.
Mr.. Irish, ST., while at Mr.. Dun
nell's mill, attempted to step from a
high platform to his wagon, but
slipped and fell on the wheel. He was
picked up unconscious and taken
home. He rallied soon after and aside
from some bruises he is not much in
jured.
The July Bible study meetings.
which have been held each morning in
the Congregational church, have been
well attended. the average attendance
being from % TO Toe each morning.
Two classes are held at 8 and 10 O'Clock
and are conducted by Rev. G. Camp
bell Morgan and Rev Mr.. Kelton of
Edinburgh university.
Paul Brigham is home on a visit
also Miss Anna Grace. Mrs. Charles
Abbott of North Hadley has been Wis
lting her aunt. Mrs. f. J. Stock.
bridge Mrs. G. f. Piper has gone 10
the beach for two weeks with her sis
ter.-Mrs. Henry Lyman of Keene, \.
H., called upon friends in town while
on her way to Springfield this week.
Mrs. W. III. Hclton has gone to Mt
Tom for visit of two or three weeks.
Ed Savage and wife and Ed Love
land of Montague City are occupying
the Merriam house and doing the hav-
ing on the place
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
WALPOLE.

Hon. T. n. Hastings has been i'll
with an abscess caused by tooth. He
is gaming but still remains housed.
Prof. VIM. G.. de Coliquy has opened
a summer school for the study of the
French language and literature SEES
sionS are held each morning at the
grammar school.
The repairs on the Unitarian church
are nearly completed and soon no YES
tige of the fire of last Easter will re-
main. Services are to be held in the
church July y when a special flower
service will be rendered.
Prof Hubbard of the engineering de-
partment of Cornell university arrived
Tuesday to visit his wife's father. G.
c. Davis Superintendent of Schools
C. j. Richards is spending the month
with his family at Easton, Me.
c. c. Davis assisted F. \. Spaulding
Friday to repair his acetyline generator
which had become clogged. Mr.. Davis
is very cautious about such matters
but in some way a little gas which was
present was ignited probably by
spark caused by the striking of metal.
The flash which followed was not suf-
ticient to iniure except by burning,
and the two men escaped with severely
burned hands. Mr.. Spaulding was also
burned about the face but it is prob
able that the burns will not be danger
Gus.
Friday evening. the 'Footlights. -"
the dramatic club of the Unitarian par
ish. scored another success in their
presentation of The SNOWFALL with
- fo1 Ea1,x-
H. W. McKinnon Uncle John. George
b. Williams, ir. Harry Pendergast, A.
l.. Mckinnon Saunders, F. A. Spauld-
ing; Mrs. Featherstone, Mary HI. Bel
lows: Ethel Granger, Abbie Holland:
Penelope, Grace Holland. \ pleasing
feature was the entre-acte music, in
GLIDING piano solos by Mrs. Sawyer
and songs by Nancy Holland and Nellie
Banning. and violin by Miss May Post.
The audience hope the record for the /
parish house and the entire event was
a success.
Through the kindness of Prof. Frank |
lin Hooper. the people of Walpole are
ENJOYING a free lecture course during .
the summer. Prof. Hooper, the prin- /
cipal of the "Polytech' in Brooklyn .
spends his summers in his old home .
mere. anu OHt1tu " pIoNluc ldIenl LOT
this course. The citizens raised small
sum for local expenses. Three of the
of this course have been en-
loved by large audiences. First, 1.-THE
Land of Romeo and Juliet an illus
rated lecture on the Italian cities Of
by Garrett p. Serviss:
ID. dramatic reading, selection from
ITO Have and TO Hold - .
ID, July %, an illustrated lecture on
cuba, by Prof Vim. G. de Coliquy. /,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
New York Excursions.

Few of the travelling public are ava
Of what delightful trip is afforded
the steamer "Old Dominion" OF Il
Joy Line, plying between Boston al
New York direct.
The route is around Cape Cod a.
through Long Island Sound, comba
ing just enough of sea trip to suital
with the picturesque voyage on L
calm waters of the Sound, passing
full view of both shores by daylight
"A trip not to be equalled on the A
lantic Coast is the verdict of all WI
have tried it. Tickets, stateroon at
all information on application to Ge
+. Tiltou. G. P. A., pa Washiuga
ST., Boston. Telephone 2022 Main.
30-lt
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
GILL.

Mrs. Claudia Arms Arnold and In.
children of Stoughton are visiting h.,
aunt, Miss Clara Arms,
VIM. Tibbetts has bought of " =
Clapp the Abbott farm, and viii Bg,
DOS session November |.
The Greenfield Marble c.. han.
placed monument of Quincy GRANT,.
for the family of the late G, s. Dey,
on the family lot in the north .emereT
Mrs. Charles Severance atttased,t.
funeral Monday of her cousin, Nr
Martha james Simonds of l4regcs
Mrs. Simonds was daughtsr Of ,s.
late Samuel James of this town. and
widow of George A. Simonds, f1ms
" of Northfield.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
NEARBY MASSACHUSETTS.
SUNDAYS Meetings at Mortified.

The Sunday morning service at North-
field was addressed by Rev. DIR. Henry
G. Mabie of Boston, secretary OF the
Rantist missionary union. He spoke
from the text, Lord, wilt thou at this
time restore again the kingdom to Is,
rael!'' His subject was " a STUDY OF
the Kingdom of Christ. In the aiter-
noon in the parlor of Holton hall. MISS
Nav n. Blodgett, formerly OF the
Moody Bible institute, Chicago, spoke
from the theme: The Miracle OF the
Feeding of the Five Thousand. AT
the evening service in the church Kew.
n. Fay Smith, instructor in Mt. Her
mon school, gave the address. There:
was also meeting in the parlor OF
Revell hall, addressed by Rev. j. Whit
hurst of Brooklyn.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
WINDSOR COUNTY EVENTS
County Court Spends Week Over SlS Tres
pass Case.

\ trespass case occupied the time of
the Windsor county court for over a
week. 1t is the case Leroy S. Head
against Westly L. Ware and involves
the ownership of small strip of land
in front of house in Chester The al
legged act of trespass consisted in pick
ing apples from the trees on this lot
and also placing thereon several large
stones. The plaintiff admitted that the
actual damage was about 513. The trial
began the Sth, and the jury reported
disagreement Thursday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
Northseld,s Old Home Week.

The Old Home Week association OF
Northfield has arranged for the meet
iprs on that week as follows: Sunday,
july y, a union service will be held in
the Congregational church; Tuesday
forenoon, July 20, beginning at l0;3o
literary exercises will be held consist
ing of an Grafton by Rev. DR.. G. F..
Pentecost of Mortified, poem by Mrs.
A. A. Preston of Wellington, Conn,
and short addresses by Rev. DR., SEQ
field of Mortified, Montague Chamber.
lain of Boston. Hon. Lucius Field OF
Clinton and Hon. H. c. Parsons OF
Greenfield. a collation. will be served
Immediately after the exercises and the
remaining time spent in visiting. DR..
n. p. Wood will be president of the
day. A loan exhibit will be held in
Dickinson hall Monday and Tuesday,
consisting of family portraits, relics,
antiques, pictures or anything that
would be of interest in such an eXhlb-
it. All are urged to exhibit and every
precaution will be taken to care for
articles left there Exhibitors are re-
quested to carry them in either Satur-
day afternoon, July %, or Monday af-
ternoon, July IS, when the committee
will be there to receive them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
Commissioners Notice


Estate of ALMON F. PROUTY.
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon Probate Court for the District of NIarl-
boro COMMISSIONERS to receive examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of ALMoN +. PRoUTY, late
of Halifax, in said district, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose afore-
said, at the residence of W. Il. Warren. in said
Halifax, on the 9TH day of August and on the
18th day of December next from O'Clock until
/ o'clock p NJ, each of said days, and that
1902 is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for exam
nation and allowance.
Dated at Halifax this 10th day Of July, A, ID.
1902
W. B WARREN, coNvss,oxrps
NJ. W, LYNDE, wa y Ems
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
The General Conference at Northfeld.

The twentieth annual general confer
ence of Christian Workers meets al
Mortified, Mass, from August to II.
This conference was established by ID.
! L. Moody about the same time as the
( founding of Northtield seminary and
Mt. Hermon school. The call for the
conference this year is signed by W.
r. Moody, the eldest son of d. L.
Moody. 1t says, in part Faith and
works must never be divorced. and the
emphasis of the subjective life of the
soul must find expression in the objec-
tive experiences of daily life. North
field teachers have in recent years
placed special emphasis upon the priv
ileges of life fully yielded to God and
With this end in view, courses in Bible
Quoted by Rev G. Campbell Morgan ::
Institutes for the study of methods of
work by specialists, and lectures upon
other subjects of interest to Christian
Workers have been arranged Among
the speakers expected may be named
Rev. F. B. Meyer, London; Rev. J.
Whitcomb Brougher, Chattanooga,
Tenn. Rev. II. C. Mabie, ID. D., Bos-
ton, Mass. Rev. c. l. Scotield, d. D.,
East Mortified, Mass. Rev. ". Ross,
England Rev. A. {. Dixon, D. D.,
Boston, Mass Rev. L. c. Broughton,
Atlanta, Ga. Rev. G.. Campbell Nor
gan, East Northtield, Mass. Rev. H.
W. Pope, New Haven, Conn. Rev.
Henry G. Weston, d. D., Chester. Pa.
Rev. Stephen Band, Liverpool: Rev.
John kelman. Edinboro Rev. Walpole
Warren, d. D., rector of st. James
New York The music will be
under the direction of Messrs. D. B.
Towner and George c. Stebbins. Rev.
f. .. Meyer and others will deliver a
series of post-conference lectures from
August 10 to September I.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

The U. S. customs steamer Sheaf
water was lost off the island of Martl1
duque with 10 of her crew in a typhol5-
which swept over the southern isiann
June Ii and IL. Three America
were among the drowned. The Shea.
water was bought by the United sac
IN lo9o, shortly after the declarail.
of war with Spain, at the time Vnsal
the navy department was buying avsg.
able vessels from steam pleasure ya'1
to ocean liner.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
STATE OF VERMONT, BY the Probate Court

STATE OF VERMONT, / BY the ProhateCourt
- Marlboro IS. for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of
EDWIN Fl. CHASE, late of Brattleboro, in said
district, GREETING:
You are hereby notified that this court will de-
eide upon the allowance of the account of
j. H. FSTEY, A. S. JEROME and CHARLES +.
CHASE. Executors upon the estate of EDWIN
II. CHASE, late of Brattleboro, in said district
deceased. and decree distribution thcreofto the
persons entitled thereto. at the session thereof
to be held at the Probate Office in Bratteboro in
said district on the Goth day of July, A. ID. 1902
when and where you may be heard inthe prem
les if You cause.
2s-3t A. F. SCHWENK, Register
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
THE
Richardson Market,
ELLIOT STREET.
ABBOTT & ACKERMAN, Props.

While the Richardson Market
has.passed into new hands, our
main object will be to maintain
the high standard which this
market has rightfully enjoyed for
so many years. To do this we
shall at all times have in stock
the best quality of goods on the
market at prices as low as con-
sistent with the times, and by
strict attention to business and
fair dealing with all, we hope to
retain the same confidence of our
patrons as our predecessors have
so long enjoyed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
LEGAL NOTICES.
STATE OF VERMONT.

STATE OF VERMONT. The Probate Court
MARLBORO, s., for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of
GEORGE II. CLARK late of Brattleboro in said
district, GREETING:
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
HENRY G. CLARK Administrator on the estate
of GEORGE H. CLARK, late of Brattleboro in
said District, deceased and decree distribution
thereof to the persons entitled thereto. at the
session thereof to he held at the Probate Office
in Brattleboro. in said district, on the 2Gth day
of JULY, A. ID. 1902. when and where you
may he heard in the premises if you see cause
2S-3t A. +. SCfIWENK Register
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

A limb as large as a mans body az
some % feet long, was broken tFoI
the huge elm tree in A. \. JahreF
front yard, at Chesterfield. in one
last weeks showers. The tree wa> 81
out by Rev. Abraham Wood, the tfs
Congregational minister in the t2ws
and is probably over 100 years old.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
CTATE OF VERMONT, / BY the Probate Cour

STATE OF VERMONT, By the ProbateCourt
~ Marlboro SIS. for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of
MARGARET MOUNTAIN, late of Brattleboro,
in said District, deceased. GREETING:
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of c..
II. Thompson, Trustee of Jerry Moynihan under
THE will of Margaret Moynihan, late of Brattle
boro in said district, deceased, and make such
disposition of such funds in accordance with
the will of said deceased, at the session thereof
to be held at the probate Office in Brattleboro
in said district on the Goth day of July, A. D.
1902. when and where you may be heard in the
premises if You see cause.
oS-3t A. F. SCHWENK Register
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

The NICKEL PLATE Rd. will sell
Aug LIST to 10th incl. special excursion
tickets Buffalo, n. Y, to San Fran
cisco and return at rate So. 90. good
returning TO Sept. Both, account of
above meeting. Best accommodations,
fast time, lowest rates, See nearest
agent or write L. p Burgess, n. z. P.
Agt, No. 25s Washington St, Boston.
Mass. 29-3t
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
Reduced Rates

To points all through the West I'll
NICKEL PLATE Rd. Fast time, DO
est equipment, everything for comf5'
and convenience of passengers. 81
nearest agent, or write L. p. Burgess
\. +. P. Agt., No. 25S Wasbingtoi
ST., Boston. Mass. 29Sr
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

Mrs. Adelaide A. J. Dean. who was
the only surviving member of the iu-
yenlle chorus which first sang DR.
Smiths America" at Park street
church, Boston. July 4. 1892. is dead
az Medford. Mass. AGED 81.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
ABBOTT.& 'ACKERMAN.

We invite farmers to call on US
when they have anything in our
line to sell.