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The Alaska prospector., 1902-07-24
W. c. Stull Expert Matchmaker

Electrified Government Script for sale by c. N. Crary.
 Bromide of Quinine Capsules cure a cold in one day at Valdez Pharmacy. Love & Whitley are making some needed improvements in their restaurant, in order to accommodate their increasing patronage.
 Get your outfit for the interior at Copper Center from Blk.
 A. M. Powell the pioneer surveyor of the Copper River country re- turned on the Santa Ana after sev- eral months visit to his home in California.
 Mr.G w. Palmer the we'll known merchant and trader of Knik was a passenger on the Santa Ana on his way home from short trip to the states.
 | c. M. Anderson the Chief Engi- neer of Alaska Central Railroad was a pleasant caller at this office. Mir. Anderson has five surveying parties in the field at work, and believes that the Alaska Central will be completed.
 | A post office is to be established Resurrection bay at the supposed terminal of the Alaska Central Railroad to be known as Vituska. The railroad company is endeavor- ing to change the old Russian name of the bay, Resurrection, to falmouth bay.
 I The Str. Santa Ana, with genial Captain Andreson ill charge, ar rived here yesterday afternoon with a passenger list of 3S people for Valdez. The steamer left Seattle on the 10th with 65 head of stock and G16 tons of mdse., some of which was unloaded at way-ports along the route, hut the great bulk was for Valdez and Fort Liscum. The freigh, for Liscum will not be discharged until the return of the steamer from the West.
 A telegram was received Alfred 5. Hes yesterday morning from the Chestochlna stating that he was on his way to Valdez. Mir. Hes left here the first of April to go to the Panama where he had some men prospecting. 1t is not known yet what his success has been.
 James Donaldson of this place and (. Il. Greenwall of Skagway have leased the Cafe of the St. Elias Hotel, and will open a strictly first class bar and cafe. The entire first floor of the hotel annex is to be remodeled, with club rooms and a first class grill room added. When completed there will be mo- thing better or more complete in Alaska.
 The first telegram from Valdez to the states, was sent by Gen. Greedy last Friday to Washington City. The Valdez line extends several miles beyond the Chesto- china river, and from the end of this line the message will be taken by courier to the end of the Eagle line that is being built this way and is about 60 miles distant, and from the end of that line will be sent to Dawson and on over the Canadian line.
 Copper Center, July 24.-Billy Soule is here and starts for Valdez tomorrow. He reports that every one is hard at work at Slate creek and that the output on the various claims at each cleanup is very large. Romain Scott, w. l.. White, Will Strouse and Tonsina Billy leave today for Valdez.
 Staple foods from 30 to 35 cents pound at Blix's, Copper Center Hay and feed cheap.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-07-24

O. A.. NJ
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
Delvee Reunion.

One hundred and twenty-five repre-
sentatives of the fourth. fifth and sixth
generations of Peter Delvee, the first,
met last week Wednesday in theirgrov
/ in Warwick. Parties came from Yer
non, Jamaica, Vt, Winchester, \. II.
Worcester, Leominster, Westminster,
/ Athol, Petersham, Dana, Ware, Orange,
/ Erving, Warwick, Mortified and Gill.
| The day was lovely. Pc er Delvee, the
first, came many years ago from Ok
ford and bought a tract of land in War
wick when the town was wilderness.
After clearing a portion of it he built
log house. did some planting and in
the fall returned to Oxford for his wife
and little daughter who accompanied
him on horseback to their new home.
Mrs. Delvee had lived in their new
home more than year before she saw
another woman. Mr.. Delvee remained
here until his death in February, 1907,
leaving widow and son and five
daughters. "Delvee Grove" is por-
tion of the old homestead, and with
the exception of few years has since
been owned by some members of the
Delvee family. An association was
formed in June 1887, which has met
annually since. Thare are more than
300 names now enrolled. The oldest
member at present is II years and 9
months old and rode II miles to be
present this year: the youngest six
months. OF these members five have
been present each year since the or
ganiZation seven have been absent one
year each, and four have been absent
two years each. The meeting this year
/
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
C, " R. R. Slow About Abolition of North
field Crossing

Mortified people are a good deal
stirred up over the failure of the Cen
trail Vermont railway to take steps
looking toward the abolition of the
grade crossing near Benefits meadow.
The court has ordered that the cross
ing be abolished, but there was no
time limit when it should be done.
The railroad was to do the work in
their limits, that is, build the bridge
and abutments, and the town was to
construct the approaches. The rail
road people so far have done nothing
on the actual work. Early in May the
selectmen of the town wrote the com
pany that if they did not take action
by May 20 they would see what could
be done to hurry up matters. Soon an
official of the road appeared in North
field and said that the company would
take action at once to have specifica-
tions drawn up, so that a contractor
could bid on the work. But the North
field selectmen have as yet heard moth
ing from this, and hence are moving
for an order of the court directing the
road to begin work Greenfield Ga
Zette,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
BERNARDSTON.

Friday evening is the one appointed
for PRAYER meeting in three churcheS'
L. ID. Slate has bought the place OF
South street, the home of the late Dea'
Henry Slate.
The children's concert at the Meth
odist church Sunday evening was large
" attended The church decorations
we're elaborate and all the exercises
we're creditable and enjoyable.
Friday evening 20 persons from the
Methodist society went to Leyden TO
strawberry supper and entertainment
the beginning of the latter was rather
late but the evening passed delightful
| " and the weather was perfect,
Harry Franklin of the Amherst agrl-
cultural college, won the trst prize III
the Flint oratorical contest. Last year
he took the Burnham prize in Amherst
While a student in Powers Institute,
class of 80. he won honors in the prize
speaking contest.
Miss Alice Adams will teach the art
of typography at Laurel Park this sum
mer during the time of the Chautau-
qua assembly. She has taken lessons
at Boston and Chautauqua, n. I. her
specimens of burnt work are very hand
some. She is a graduate of the Lloyd
training school of Boston and will give
a special course in whiting for boys
and girls.
Mrs. Truesdell of Shelburne Falls
passed last week with her sister, Mrs
i. d. Stratton Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ
Stratton have returned from two
weeks stay in Springfield. Miss Susie
Bagg is at home from her school in
Granville for the summer vacation. -
Miss S. f. Caldwell of Springfield is
spending a few days at the home of
Mrs. L. NJ. Chase. Frank W. Wright
has commenced work in the store for
II. I. Lazelle.
All day Saturday the daughter of the
house was anxious that her parents
should in some way celebrate the TWEEN
tieth anniversary of their marriage.
Nothing was done when evening came
the daughter solaced herself with her
piano. the father playing an accompan-
iment. A still hunt had been going on
all that day resulting in the arrival of
30 guests greatly to the surprise of Mr..
and Mrs. Justin Cairnes Among those
present were Samuel Taylor and bride
from Greenfield. Refreshments were
and a delightful evening was
passed, the long married pair receiv
ing many and hearty congratulations !
and good wishes.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
NORTHFIELD.

The center school closes to-day. tn
rest having closed last week
G. f. Alexander, an old resident o
the town, is quite i'll at his home il
the Farms
Mary Field who lives with Miss Nj
not, is quite sick and her sister from
Brattleboro is caring for her.
Mr.. Snow, who has been janitor Of
the Congregations church, is i'll from
overwork and has gone to Brattleborc
for treatment
f. +. Howes' seven months old baby
who has been sick with brain fever.
died Monday morning. The funeral
was Wednesday. Burial at the Farms.
! Charlie Leach has bought the house
next to the Farms postottice and is
making several improvements upon it,
Mrs. Ross and her son have hired the
house of Mr.. Leach.
Miss Mary Hart of Mortified, who
has been teaching school in Greenfield,
. is now in Greenfield hospital. A sue
cessful operation has been made and it
is hoped she may soon be able to re-
turn home.
f. j. Kelley has been in town call
ing on old friends. He expects to join
his wife and son in New York soon and
this summer Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley will
spend part of the summer in Europe
and Ireland
Mortified Farms schools closed Fri
day, the graduation exercises being in
the town hall Friday evening. The
graduates were Elsie Banks. Bessie
VI a ('nra prnnl-E AIal1a
Master Mertinen.
Miss Jennie Pierce who has been i'll
for a long time and who went to the
Adirondacks for her health died there.
and the body was brought home. Flu
neral services were held Thursday. She
was graduate of Mortified seminary
being a fine scholar and teacher. She
taught in the West and in towns near
home.
About 100 friends, neighbors and rel
atives were present at the reception
given Mr.. and Mrs. Chamberlain Thurs
day evening. The band was in attend |
ance. Beautiful and valuable presents |
were bestowed. b. +. Field made the |
for Mr.. Chamberlain. Cake |
and ice cream were served
The question of whether the North
field conference movement will be per-
Notwithstanding the death of
the great evangelist who started it, is
discussed by Greenfield Gazette cor
who thinks there is good
'eason to expect a continuance and
growth of the movement, which has
arisen in answer to a permanent de-
nand of human nature: and that its
success depends mainly on the good
business judgment of the managers, the
of the best speakers for the
movement and in the proper arrange
nent of the details of the gatherings.
Mrs. Ellen Tufts is spending few
weeks with relatives in Chesterfield.
!. H.-Mrs. Linsley has joined her
husband in New York. They will spend
he summer at the Adirondacks. Mrs.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
Miss Helen Gould's Gift to Mortified semin.
aryf

Immediately following the visit of
Miss Helen Gould to Mortified dur
ing the commencement week of North
field seminary is the announcement
that she has given two new scholar
ships at Mt. Holyoke for Mortified
girls This makes four scholarships
Miss Gould has at Holyoke for the use
of students at D. L. Moodys schools.
Miss Mabel Matthews and Miss Emily
Freeland, two girls from the class of
90, have been fortunate enough to re-
ceiye these gifts
Steps are being taken to incorporate
the students aid society of Mortified
seminary. This society was founded
Is years ago to raise money and to
lend it without interest, to needy, am
bilious, worthy girls that they might
continue their education at Mortified
Over 300 girls have been thus assisted
and the work of the society is increas
ing. The officers of the society are
Mrs Frederick Billing, New York,
presidents; Mrs. ID. l.. Moody, East
Mortified, treasurer; Mrs A. G..
Moody, East Mortified. secretary;
Mrs. S. +. Walker, East Mortified,
assistant secretary.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
CHESTERFIELD.
Deferred from last week


Captain Dow of the steamer Enter
prise, with his wife, will occupy a cot
tage near the wharf.
! Frank S. Stafford of Hinsdale visited
/ his brother. f. y. Stafford, our new
postmaster, last week.
+ \ number of our young people at
tended the dance at Mr. Howard 5 new
barn, near Silverdale hotel, Friday
night.
\ good number were present at the
opening dinner at Lakeside Sunday.
Some of our pretty girls served as table
girls for the day.
Charles Royce is improving and is
considered out of danger; the abscess
which was the dangerous complication
having been healed.
The Ladies Aid society met with
Mrs. II. c. Harvey Wednesday after
noon. 4 fine supper was served and
all enjoyed the occasion.
Several relatives and friends attend
ed the funeral of Mr.. Anterior s little
girl at Spotford last week. Much sym
pathy is expressed for the bereayed
family.
Inc moving picture snow al Town
hall Tuesday evening was quite we'll
attended and said to be very good.
Pauline Webb received the prize, a
fountain pen, in the word making con
test
Three tramps passed here the day
before the burglary at Spotford and it
is thought that they might have been
the burglars. They tried to get into
Mr.. Phillips barn during the fore
noon, while he was absent, but were
hailed by George Spaulding and beat
a retreat
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27

wedding was witnessed by large par
ty of relatives and intimate friends.
Both the bride and groom are among
Hinsdale's most popular young people,
and graduates of our High school. The
rooms were tastefully decorated with
roses, ferns and daisies, and the cere-
mony was performed before hand
some bank of maiden hair ferns. The
wedding party entered the room at
I 80 to the music of the Lohengrin
bridal march, played by Miss Bertha
+. Wheeler of Keene, and the wedding
march by Mendelssohn was played dur
ing the ceremony. The bride was at
tended by her sister, Miss Ida f.
Stratton, as bridesmaid, and the groom
of North Attleboro, Mass. The ring
of the bride, preceded the bride with
versalst church, who performed the
ceremony. using the single ring ser
vice. The ushers were Winfred +.
Robertson and Paul II. Mann. The
bride was ,charmingly gowned in white
silk. trimmed with duchess lace, a
white tulle veil, and carried a shower
bouquet of sweet peas. The brides
maid wore a white muslin dress
trimmed with lace. The little ring
bearer wore white muslin and bore a
silver tray. Immediately after the
ceremony reception was held, those
who assisted including: Miss Marion
Adams of South Vernon, VT, the
Misses Carrie and Edith Minis of Bel
lows Falls. VT, and the Misses Minnie
Owen, Josephine Perry Dolly Dawson,
Meta Bailey, Grace Whitaker, Eva
Robertson and Myra Owen. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fay left later in the evening for
a wedding trip which will include
Montreal and Quebec, and on their
return will live at their Canal street
home. They received many beautiful
gifts, including money from the grand
parents, cut glass, pictures and silver
ware, which were displayed to advan
tage in the dining room. The guests
from out of town included Mr. and
Mrs. \. S. Stratton of Mortified, Mr.
and Mrs. Leslie Tyler of South Vernon,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Stearns and daugh-
ter of New York city, Mr.. and Mrs F.
A. Adams and daughter and Eugene
Brooks of South Vernon, VT, Mrs f.
+. Stratton, Mrs. \. \. Wallace and
daughter of Marlboro, n H., Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Gale and
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Young, all of
Winchester
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27

Word was received here Monday OF
the death of Mrs. Arad Gilbert at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. F. B.
Spencer, in Chicopee, Mass. Mrs.
Gilbert had lived nearly all her life in
this place, but went last fall to make
her home with her daughter in Chico
pee Her death was very sudden Sun
day, as she was apparently. in her usual
health early in the morning. She had
dressed, eaten as heartily as usual, and
was walking about the house. She sat
down about 10, and Immediately grew
pale. The family noticed this and a
doctor was summoned, but Mrs. Gil
bert was unconscious, and died a few
minutes after the doctor arrived. She
leaves a son, Fred NJ Gilbert, and
daughter, Mrs. F. B. Spencer, both of
Chicopee, and a sister, Mrs. A. S.
Buxton. of Worcester. Prayer was of
fered at the house Tuesday evening
and the body was brought to Hinsdale
Wednesday morning. Services were
held at the cemetery Wednesday after
noon, Rev. W. f. White of the Con
gregational church, of which Mrs.
Gilbert had long been member, con-
Quoting them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
The Danger Period for the
Nervous and Broken
Down in Health is Rapidly
Drawing Nigh.
Paine's Celery
Compound
Banishes all Symptoms Of Disease
and NourisheS the Nervous
System.

Paine's Celery Compound has savec
thousands of people from nervous pros
tration and collapse brought on through
sleeplessness, weakened nerves, and i'm
poverished blood. The great medicine
has made thousands well. 1t has con
quered weakness and i'll health when
everything else has failed.
This is the time when nervous debll-
ity and nervous prostration begin to
manifest themselves. The coming hot
weather will only add fuel to the fire
of suffering and disease.
If there is mental depression, loss
of energy, lack of vivaclty, dull
ness of the eyes, blanched cheeks and
lips. confusion in the head, defective
memory, love of solitude-all these
are direct indications of coming
nervous collapse, and call for the i'm
mediate use of that nerve feeder,
strength giver, and blood enricher,
Paine's Celery Compound. This Heay-
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edy for your dangerous troubles. Pres
ident T. j. Shatfer, of the Amalga-
mated Association of Iron Steel, and
Tin Workers of the United States,
writes from Pittsburg Pa, as follows:
''In 1899 | was compelled to abandon
my profession because of nervous pros
tration consequent upon exposure, hard
study and overwork. A number of
physicians declared | would never re-
cover, but / tried Paine's Celery Com
pound, and in less than year in
creased in weight from 1411a to 215
pounds. During the recent strike of
the Steel Workers, finding myself ready
to collapse, and fearing a recurrence
of my former trouble, returned to my
former friend, Paine's Celery Com
pound, and already am feeling more
vigorous and able to meet and dis
charge the duties of my office. ~
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
NEARBY MASSACHUSETTS.

More trouble has been caused at
Monroe Bridge by large landslide,
which occurred on the bank of the
river where the mill stood that went
down this spring. The railroad had
been repaired and laid on temporary
trestle which the landslide severed,
and through traffic by way of the rail
road was suspended for several days.
Fortunately there was no further dam
age done. Work is progressing salts
factorily on the foundation of the dam,
and it is expected that the dam will
be completed by August /. As soon as
this is done the mills on one side
which We're uniniured can be at once
run. The Ramage company can then
rebuild the destroyed mill at their
leisure
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
sPoFFORD.

A large number of visitors attended
the closing exercises of the schools Fri
day afternoon. All were we'll pleased
with the progress which the schools
have made. The faithful work of Miss
Bessie f. Braly of Putney, Vt, and of
/ Miss Anna Burt of Westmoreland, n.
H., will long be remembered.
! Mrs. Maria Scott is gaining in a
very encouraging manner. She has
walked down to her son Franks sew
eral times. Clifford L. Flint is spend
ing a few weeks with his mother at
Leominster. Mass. Miss Tilton has
been able to see a few friends in the
past week Major Tounel is visiting
in Keene this week The new engine
house is rapidly approaching compile
ton. John Jones and his helpers have
done excellent work. Albert Swan
Fletcher is doing fine work as a physi-
clan at Ripton, Col He is a native
of Spotford.
In spite of the torrents of rain Sat
urday, about 30 relatives and friends
of Mrs. Adeline Graves met at her
home to celebrate her 91st birthday.
Many were present who had not before
been able to attend these gatherings.
Mrs. Graves was the most CHEEKY one
in the happy party which sat down to
the tables so beautifully supplied with
food, and graced with a fine birthday
cake sent by a relative in Boston.
Among those present were the daugh-
ter, Mrs H. H. Draper, of Boston,
with her sons, Frank and Harry Per
kins: Mr. and Mrs. George Fletcher,
daughter and son-inlaw: the son,
James Starky, with wife and son from
Westmoreland: Mr.. and Mrs. John G.
Allen and Mr.. Frazier of New York
city: Mrs. Capron and son, Herbert,
from Providence, R.. l.: William !
Brown and wife of East Cambridge, /
with son, James, of Charlestown, /
Mass. f: Mrs. King of Bristol, r. |. I; |
Mrs. Mary Skipper of Warren, Mass. ; |
Henry Pierce, son law. of West 1
N H., with his daughter,
Mrs. George Blake, and her three
George Brown and family of /
Westmoreland, n. H. By special re-
quest Rev. G. \. Sinnett read an orig
inal birthday poem. But for the
stormy day, the house and ample
grounds would have been filled with
friends from far and near, as they
we're last year. The next day Mrs
Graves went with her many relatives
20 the old homestead in Westmoreland
and was as CHEEKY and vigorous on
Monday as if she had not met any
hing unusual in her long pathway in
life. She was very grateful for the
many presents and congratulations.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
WINDHAM COUNTY REFORMER. FRIDAY JUNE 81, 1902.

Richardson of East Mortified will
spend the summer in Switzerland. Her
niece, Miss Page, is to occupy her cot
tage while she is away. Mr., Rice, the
baker, spent Sunday in Troy, \. y,
Mr.. Grace who has been. away through
the winter, is now with Mr. Janway of
East Mortified. Miss Mary Grace is
housekeeper at Hotel Mortified. a.
r. Lyman is visiting at Mr.. Reeds. -
Miss Merriam and Grace Heart are
home for their summer vacation. Mrs.
Archibald, formerly of Mortified, has
q son.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
EVANSVILLE.

The soaking rain that we had Satur-
day will help the grass crop greatly,
Potatoes that were planted early are in
blossom and are looking fine Corn
looks small but is coming on fast now.
Miss Ella Stetson returned home
from the Mortified school last week.
Edward G.. Rotherm came with her.
Mrs. Alonzo Davenport and Miss Edith
Barnes of Heath were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Melvin B. Crosier Friday and
Saturday. MIR. and Mrs. Andrew Wor-
den of Grove visited their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. B. Crosier, last Friday.
Miss Maggie Champion of Melrose
Highlands is staying a few weeks with
her sister, Mrs Josie c. Bowen. Mrs.
Etfie Childs of Hartford. Ct, visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. O. b. Ken
drick, last week. Mrs. Olive Fisher
visited her daughter, Mrs. Walter
Clark, of Charlemont, last week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
GILL.
Our schools closed last week.

Our schools closed last week.
Some have commenced having. The
corn is very backward and the outlook
is discouraging
Willard Marvel of Buffalo, n. y, is
the guest of his brother, VIM. c. Mar
vel. The Stillwell family of Brooklyn,
n. Y, who have spent their summer
here for many years have returned for
the season. Mrs. VIM. Richmond of
Waterbury, Conn, spent a few days in
town recently.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
Stratton .FaY Wedding.

One of the prettiest weddings of the
season was that which took place at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Z. STRAIT
ton on High street Wednesday evening
when their daughter, Eva Nellie, was
married to Clarence Dana Fay. The
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27

William J. Bryan was nominated for
governor of Nebraska Wednesday by
the Populists, at the fusion conven-
tions of Populists and Democrats. He
refused the nomination, making a plea
for harmony and fusion, which was
finally accomplished by the nomina-
ton of W. H. Thompson, Democrat.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-27
Black Hair

Ayers Hair Vigor has
been restoring color to gray
hair for fifty years, and it
never fails to do this work,
either. And you can rely
upon it for stopping your
hair from falling.
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