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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
WEST DU IMMERSION.

Mrs. \. B. Bailey and Louie Combs
are sick.
The Democrats are to hold caucus
/ Saturday at : 30 clock in the town hall
| to elect delegates to the state and coun-
! ty conventions.
/ 4 large quantity of grass is cut and
out in all this rain and is nearly
spoiled. Some think that unless the
weather clears off the potatoes will rot.
We regret to learn that John Mack
and family are expecting to return to
Brattleboro about the first of next
month. Mr.. Mack is employed by F.
G. Rogers in the store and also in the
postotfce.
Lightning last week played havoc at
Henry Blood's striking his barn,
knocking down two of his horses. pass
ing to his house and knocking down
Mr.. and Mrs Blood and scattering
things generally.
George. c. Wandling, a wealthy
merchant in New York. visited r. A.
Knight over Sunday. Mr.. Wandling
was formerly connected with Z. S. Jaf-
fray y Co., one of the largest dry goods
houses 10 New York and for many years
sold Mr.. Knight a large amount of
goods for his business in Des Moines,
la.
Forest Combs, son of Mrs. Charlotte
Combs, and Miss Grace E. Morse.
daughter of Mrs. Sarah NJ. Smith, all
of this village, were married Wednes-
day evening at the residence of the
brides mother. Rev. Mr. Bennett from
Putney officiating, with double ring
service. A delightful reception was
given at the residence of Mrs. Smith |
with music and dancing and refresh
ments were served TO upwards of 10
guests. Miss Maud Wilson played the
grand march. The parties are
young and are held in high regard by
all in this community. They will, for
the present, remain here
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
League Standing.
MORE FROM THE THOMPSON TRUSTEES
the Hemlocks as Temporary Hospital
They Regret Delay.

The Thompson trustees make the
following statement as to the use Of
the Hemlocks during the summer by
Others beside sick sewing women;
The necessity existed of caring for
one or two sewing women who needed
constant care and attendance, and the
district nurses by taking house could
do this and their other work to much
better advantage than in any other
way. The use Of this building, which
was already furnished, left a chance
for the care of one or two cases that
might be in need of similar accommo-
dation. The trustees have, therefore,
stated their willingness to have such
cases sent to the Hemlocks when there
is accommodation provided it is done
on the request of at least two physi-
clans with additional Endorsement in
case of a surgical operation. The ply
slcians are expected to satisfy them
selves in advance as to accommodation
and nursing before sending case and
to assume all responsibility for care
and treatment.
The trustees are sorry that they will
be greatly limited as to the accommo-
dation that they can give in this way,
since they will need what income they
can spare for the completion of the
hospital. They feel that it would do
more harm than good to delay con-
struction by increasing their expenses
in this direction, and no one will re-
greet more than they any disappoint-
ment that may result from lack of ac-
The use of the building to this linn
tied extent is merely for the purpose
of giving such help as is possible I'M
der the circumstances.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
The County Buildings Again.

Editor of the Reformer:--
Despite the overwhelming county
sentiment against the proposition to
transfer the county seat to Brattleboro,
the small but aggressive minority is
trying to crystalline sentiment among
the local business interests in favor of
the scheme, which is but another illus
tration of that principle of modern gov
eminent which taxes the many for the
benefit of the few 1t is quite evident
from the comments of a majority of
Brattleboro taxpayers, that, with in
creased town, school and highway ex-
penses, with the added cost of the new
Brattleboro- Hinsdale bridge, that their
tax-budget is already sufficiently bur
densome. But there is moral side to
this issue which appeals to many tax
payers more forcibly than the question
of expense. They do not need to be re-
told that when the West River towns
were asked to aid in the construction
of the Brattleboro X Whitehall road,
by these same legal removalistsj the
promised consideration was the perma-
nent location of the county seat in his
toric Newfane. Men who then mort
gagged their honor are now scheming to
foreclose the insecure obligation. The
West River towns need have no fear,
however, that Brattlehoro will acquiesce
in this unblushing abandonment of
principle. which is an insult to men
who place honor above the anything
town" policy of trading politicians.
Let the voters see to it that men are
chosen to the Legislature this year, who
are not after enabling acts to transfer
the county buildings from the historic
grounds upon which they sacredly !
promised to keep them.
II. S. Childs.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
Advertising Truths.

The man who advertises is the mar
who gets the dough.
\ business that isn't worth adver-
tising isn't worth wasting time over,
You never know how much your
business can amount to until you ad-
vertise and find out.
The public has a short memory.
That's the reason that business to
continue profitable must be advertised
continuously.
After advertising has built up a
tiourishing business the work of the
ad. writer is by no means at an end
1t remains for him to keep the bust
ness in a prosperous condition with
the cooperation of the other depart
ments. St. Louis Ad. Writer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
For Colonel Uooker's Benefit.

To the Editor of the Reformer:--
| have a grievance to air and think
ing that your columns are open always
to the public, for the discussion OF
matters pertaining to the public veal,
therefore | crave of you little space.
Last Thursday evening, the night of
the band concert, | was walking up
and down Main street when in passing
Colonel Hooker's residence coming
south, ! raped my shins on something
down near the sidewalk and on inves-
tigation found that it was an iron
stake, which in company with similar
iron stakes supported a small iron
chain and ran along the lawn on the
Main street side with the evident pur-
pose of protecting the lawn from the
crowds of people who are always pres
ent at band concert and therefore
might trespass on Colonel Hooker's
beautiful grass. Now, it is not that |
object to his having a fence around his
lawn, but it is his manner of placing it.
If he does not wish the public to en-
croach on his premises, then he should
not encroach on their rights. Every
stake was so placed that it slanted out
over the sidewalk at quite an angle
and passing along hear the lawn it was
impossible not to run against them.
There were others beside myself that
night who suffered from those wrongly
placed stakes, among them being sew
eral ladies. | appeal to the powers
that have control of such matters to
remedy this thing and see that those
stakes are set properly, but | believe
that if this letter comes to the eyes of
Colonel Hooker himself he will be gen
tleman enough to make the thing right
at once. | have always considered Col
Onel Hooker as being very democratic,
but when | ran against that fence the
other night and barked my shins |
thought it savored of pig headed arts
tocracy. F. ]. Morse.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

At her concert on August % Mar.
Howe will give her famous lnterpreta
ton of the .mad scene from 'Lu
cia." in costume and with dramatic
action.
The date of the Mary Howe con.
cert at the Auditorium has been nXeo
for Thursday, August IS. Arthur
Phillips, the promising young bari-
tone, will make his first appearance
since his return from his studies IN
Paris under Sbriglia.
"A meeting of the supporters OF
Clement was held in the Brooks House
Wednesday evening to consider plans
for conducting the campaign in WIND.
ham county. Charles T. Grout of
Bellows Falls and j. W. Shelly of Put
ney we're present 1t is expected that
p. W. Clement himself will be in Brat
tleboro Thursday evening to talk to
the people.
Farmers all through this section
will be glad to know that the Ameri-
can House, which for so many years
has been their headquarters when in
Brattleboro, will be opened "Wednesday
under the management OF L. FRANK
Turner. Mr.. Turner has given the
hotel thorough renovation and 1t
never has looked as we'll as it does to-
day. Every room has been newly pa
pered and painted and most of the
rooms have new furniture. Hotel
Brattleboro will still be kept open.
The program committee CT the
Young Mems Republican club has in
invited the United Daughters of 1872
to take charge of the flower decora-
tions in honor of President Roose-
velt's coming and the Daughters of
the American Revolution will have
charge of the flag decorations. 1t is
expected that the president will arrive
in Brattleboro about O'Clock Satur
day afternoon, August 30 He will be
met at the depot by the First Regi-
ment band, Co. |, V. n. g., and a
of citizens 1t is hoped
that he will speak on the Common be-
fore he is rendered the reception at
the Brooks House.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
Queer Freaks of Lightning at Guiford Center

During the shower Tuesday of last
week, lightning struck and ruined a
balsam tree in Frank Jacobs yard at
Guilford Center, then entered the Sec
ond story of the house, melting the
glass from picture hanging on the
wall scorching the paper around it and
making three small holes in the room.
1t then passed out between the screen
and window, taking out the Stat and
three screws that held the window.
The family felt no effects from it. Dur
ing the same shower bolt entered
Frank Benefits house, passed into a
pail of water causing it to boil, with
no damage as we have learned.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
BIRTHS.

IN West Leyden, July g. a son to Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Robertson.
In Leyden, July 4. a son to Mr., and Mrs. j. NJ
Shearer.
In Guilford Centre, July ., a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Worthy Wordcn,
In Nottingham, daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Graves.
In Wilmington, Julys, a son to MI and Mrs
X. +. Crafts
In Marlboro, July II, son to Nj. and Mrs. II.
W. Hall.
In Read,boro, July Is, daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs +. y. Blanchard.
In South Readsboro. a son to Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. White.
In Wollaston, Mass. July :. a son, Chester
Samuel, to Everett and Ethel DeIary Higgins
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
The Goods-The Dus [.

Upon the shelves. from day to day
His goods they gathered dust.
''If things go on this way much longer
Said Slow, "I'll surely bust.'
"Why don't you ADVERTISED" said Smart.
Said Slow: 81 never thought Of that
And then he straightway wrote an lad
Which told his story pat.
And in the paper then appeared
This lad compact and neat.
And in six weeks or Whereabouts
His store was stripped complete.
The goods and dust. oh, where are they?
The tale I'll soon rehearse-
The goods are sold and gone away.
The "dust" is in his purse.
New York sun
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
Goodell Mill in Windham Burned.

The Goodell mill at Windham was
burned to the ground last week Wednes-
day night together with 30, feet OF
lumber. When the fire was discovered
a little before II o'clock, the mill had
fallen in. 1t probably caught after 8
o'clock. The origin of the fire is un-
known. Loss about $4,000, partially
insured. The owner, A. A. Goodell,
lost his partner in business about a
year ago, the latter being smothered in
a pile of sawdust.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
WARDsBoRo CENTER.
+. ID. Robinson is home from Peru
F. f. Brigham is improving his res

+. u. Robinson Is nome from 1eru.
F. Z. Brigham is improving his res
idence
Some of the farmers in this section
who have been trying to make hay are
very much discouraged Those having
hay down last week find it loss, and
it has been impossible to get it in con
dition to put in the barn on account of
almost continuous rain for full week
Among recent summer visitors are :
Miss May Abercrombie of Boston,
Mass, at L. A. Woodburn's; Mrs.
Walter Smith and daughter, Irene, of
Springfield, Mass, at her mothers,
Mrs. L. L. Bissell's: DR.. Wilson, wife
and two daughters of Providence, r,
l., at d. G., Dexter's: Carl Brigham
and Miss Bessie Rankin, who spent
two weeks with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. f. Brigham, and returned to
Fitchburg, Mass, Saturday morning.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
THE WINDHAM COUNTY REFORMER, FRIDAY, JULY 90 1902.
COUNTY AND VICINITY.

Lightning last week struck the large
balsam tree which for about 70 years
had stood in A. Farrington's yard at
East Putney, and reduced it to spin
tiers. IL had been struck three times
before
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

AS long as he has brought up the
question of prohibition the Meddler
would like to say word or two regard
ing the tactics of some of the license
workers in this town. At the meeting
of the local option club Monday even
ing it was plain that all were united in
favor of electing an out and out license
man for representative this fall while
there was difference of opinion among
the members on the gubernatorial
question. For the sake of harmony
therefore it looked like the proper
thing for the club to leave Clement out
of the discussion and work solely for
the object in the interests of which
the club was organized, i. e., the pas
sage of high license law. There
were one or two members however who
were decidedly unwilling to do this and
persisted in talking Clement in con-
nection with everything said Now the
Meddler is not taking sides with one
gubernatorial candidate OF the other
but he does make the statement that it
will hurt the cause of high license To-
cally if the name of the independent
candidate is continually discussed in
connection with the club and its work
IutIe are many NNterS III Town WHO
will do all in their power to further
the election of the right man for rep
resentative but who are not supporters
of Clement as a candidate for governor.
In fact some of the firmest believers in
high license are not Clement men.
Let the cause of high license /
be pushed for all its worth but do
not give people the erroneous i'm
preston that the Brattleboro High /
License and Local Option club is a
Clement organization. Those who do /
this not only hurt the cause, but they +
give outsiders the impression that they /
are paid workers. for the Rutland [
candidate.
The Meddler.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
Advertised Letters.

Men-E. III. Bacon, Willie H. Be
mis-, F. Cone, Mr.. Goodman, Rev. F.
Osborne, B. Silverman, W. S. Will
liams, E. |. Williams.
Women-Miss E. ]. Davis, Miss Ell
len c. Morse, Miss c. A. Yale, Mrs.
10 Fowler, (Guilfordl.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

Stolen bases, Howe 1, Stafford 1, johnson 3,
Fcrriter 3, March 2, stevens 2, Tufts, Fox,
Kaine s, Riley g. Bean 4, Clune 4, j. Kaine 2,
Fitzgerald, Oliver, Guiheen, Duneyy; two base
hits, Fox bases ON balls March 9, Fox, John
son, KANE ., Fitzgerald, Dunleyy; struck ont,
Fox 2, Monroe 2, Tufts ?, johnson, Fitzgerald 3,
Clune g. Lafrinea ., oliver Guiheen, Duneyy;
wild pitch, oliver. Umpire, Cressy.
'March called out for not touching second
base,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro, July u, John Baker. 81
In Wilmington, July T. Moses kilby Fox. ST.
In Londonderry, July 10, Lucia Could &C.
In saNton's River, July S. Mrs Rhoda Blake,
"a.
In Walpole. n. H.. July H. Ulysses Riley. 80.
In Windham, July s, Herman Griswold H.
IN burlington. July 10, Mrs Martha j. Pierce
of Putney, 81.
In Manchester, July 6, Mrs. Harriet Kendall,
wife of George NJ. Willard. 80.
In Winchester, \, H., July II, William Il. Bull
lock- 50.
In Defiance, o., July 3. Allen T.. son of I. b.
and i. L. Goddard, 81 years, . months, p days
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

Stolen bases stafford s. March 9 Ferriter, AL
len. Stote. Reed, Frost. L. Ellis, c. Ellis, Tuck
er; two base hits, Monroe, Crowell, l., Ellis. c.
Ellis; struck out, Tufts s. Monroe. johnson, Fer
ritter, Osgoud 3, Tucker .. c. Ellis ?, L. Ellis,
Frost Reed, Stowell, base ON balls, Stowell UNI
nire CrpSSy,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
If Merchants Were Wise.

If some merchants appreciated the
value of advertising as much as some
politicians do, their business would
prosper accordingly.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE AN AUcTIoNp

Don't forget to advertise it in the Re-
former. 1t will be seen and read by more
people than in any other paper. The
Reformer i the greatest and best adj
vertising medium in this section. Rates
as low as consistent with good service
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure
+. W, Groves signature is on each box Csc
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
THE MEDBpER.
~ tie coat tits put il on."

Circus men as class are despised by
many people on account of their ey.
travagant use of profanity but even the
most orthodox believers will admit that
there was some cause for "cussing' at
the condition of the depot yard Tues
day morning when Pawnee William and
his troupe began unloading. To be
sure there had been almost three days
of rain but that does not excuse the
depth of mud through which the heavy
teams had to founder. There is ne
piece of highway in town in such dis
reputable condition as the depot yard
In dry weather it reminds one of the
bottom of frog pond with some of the
smoother places roughened and in
times of rain it has the appearance of
an i'll kept barn yard. In fact all that
is needed to make the latter scene per-
feet is few hogs and a stray calf or
two. It's the Central Vermont railroad
company which is responsible, Mr.. Cir
Gus Man, so don't lay it up against the
town.
There has been a great deal of talk
lately about the wholesale dispensing
VI ilIuDl W lIIIl - SdlI w DI III "a w
ress daily at the town agency and not
a few people have been outspoken in
declaring that some radical steps ought
to be taken in the matter. If it is
true that rum is being sold without re-
spect of the law which governs the
agencies then something ought to be
done, but just what method is the
best by which to proceed is a matter
which will never be settled It's al
most impossible to conduct an agency
properly and at the same time have it a
paying institution. The only proper
way to do is to make every applicant
for liquor sign an affidavit to the effect
that he wishes it for medical, chemical
or mechanical use and even then there is
a chance, and good one too, that unde-
sirable persons will procure stuff.
When a man is willing to "sign the
book" as the phrase goes it's rather
risky for the agent to refuse to sell
him even if he knows that he is doing
wrong. It's about the same thing as
telling man he lies. In the opinion
Of the Meddler the only way out of the
is to abolish the agencies and
the prohibitory law with them. If
man is bound to buy liquor there is no
use making him lie to get it,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

state OF Vermont, County of windham, SIS
I.W. II. BRhCKETT, Cashier of the above
named bank. do soemnly swear that the above
statement il true to the b-st of my knowledge
and belief. W. III BRACkETr, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of ia y, 1902.
CHAS. A. HARRIS, Notary Public.
Correct-Auest:
H +. + F Z sSSftFPHH7oSSarH . Directors,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
The Vermont National Bank

Al lIit 1lOst Ol Dusliltss. july 10. l-N-
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts..... ....,....... .i'rd.
L. 5, bonds to secure cireulaton...... ljo,omN
L. 5. bonds to secure L. 5. deposits. @on~W
Stocks, securities, etc................. 22JpAhQ
Due from National Banks mot re
serve agents ..................... llNlH.,l
Due from approved reserve agents.. 2M'ls3t
Checks and other cash items ..,...... i,f!-ls
Notes of other National Banks........ j,uNW
Fractional paper currency nickels
and cents. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1873
Lawful money reserve in bank viz:
specie ...... .....,...'.... 43,WN.OH
Legal tender notes. .......2 q ,9D3.0U
,........-.. -. :. 6i,@5U
Redemption fund with e. s. Treas.
urer 3 per cent. of circulation. 1.jyl#
Due from Us. Treasurer other than
. per cent. redemption fund, 2,e~.A
lOtdl.. Isl 100, >5lrN
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in..................s3o0o rj0
surplus fund.......... ............... l0lHvW
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes pald. ::.'....,......:....... 4H!l1I4
National Bank Notes outstandng.... lje.utQel
Due to Trust Companies and
Savings Banks. 1898 ~
Individual deposits subject
to check -..... ........sl6t40.21 9a,.6l3H
United states deposits. HOuaJW
. $40
STATE OF VERMONT County of Windham,
!, {. W. Richardson, Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
anu belief. {. W. RICHARDSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me th;- 18th
day of July, 1902
WIN. S. NEWTON, Notary Pubic.
Currect-Attest:
GEO. c. AyERILL,
HENRY d. HoLToN, Directors,
CHAS. ;. CLARK.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

III PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK at Brat.
teboro in the state of Vermont, at the close of
business, July l6, 902.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-07-25

Association Team Defeats the Catholic Union
ellie in Pouring Rain-and Also Wins
from Durham Brothers 9-6 in the Best
Played Game OF the Season Pitchers Bat
tie Between Monroe and Ellis in the Latter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25
BALL GAME MONDAY
Friends University aud Winfield
Teams 10 Contest

Tomorrow afternoon the Winfield Ba6e-
bah club viii play its final game in this
city against the Friends team. The Win
field college team Is one Of the best in the
southwest. and The Friends can proudly
boast Of having the other. The Winfield
team has not lost a game this year
Whfle cut Of eleven games played. the
Friends have only lost two, and those
rs a narrow margin
This viii be the last time the people OF
this city viii have an opportunity 70 sec
two college teams with the reputation
which these have. come together in this
city. As the-e have been no games
played here during the past two weeks.
the people viii oace more welcome the
chance Of Witnessing a hot gone OF the
rational sport.
School is near close now, and after
Decoration day both teams VIII disbanG
until next sea son opens.
The Friends have one OF the best
pitchers in the state. and batting team
that IS seldom equauod having OUT
astted every team they have been up
against this year. Their batting average
Is considerably over $50 10 the man. while
the highest average in Atlanta Univer-
slty last veas was only q little over 30.
The Winfield team also boasts Of being
heavy sluggers, and il viii be a battle
royal when the two teams come together
tomorrow
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25
HOODS


Fest for Spring - have taken
years and would not be without it IN the
house. Il is an excellent medicine and
heartily recommend its use in the spring
and at any time when blood purifier and
tonic is needed" MEs. 2. II. FooTE, p
Irving Place. Passaie. n. J.
Spring FeVer-"I have taken Hoods
sarsaPariila for my spring medicine for
years and have always found il reliable
and giving perfect satisfaction. N the
spring it takes away that Tired feeling or
spring fever, gives energy and puts TIE
blood n good condition Miss EFFTE
CoLoSsE. 1856 10th Street, \. W.. Washing
ion. D. Z.