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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22
CHESTER.

Hon. Hugh Henry spoke on cam
paign issues sat Fullerton hall Thurs
day evening,
4 social dance at Hotel Fullerton
Wednesday evening was we'll attended
and a most enjoyable time reported.
The Clement club have a rally Sat
urday evening. August %, Everyone
should 60 People should think before
voting this fall, and should discrimi-
nate carefully between real argument
on facts and demagogue oratory with
out facts Let's hear both sides.
Mrs. Charles Gibson and daughter
Edna are visiting at W. S. Pollard's
Mrs. Ransom Sherwin. Mrs. George
White and Miss Winnie Mattocks have
returned from a trip to Portland, Me
DIR. \. \. Gibson of Somerville,
Mass, was in town a few days last
week. - Mrs. f. ID. Bickford and chill
dren have returned home after visit
in Northern Vermont. - Miss Dolly
Luna is visiting in town. Many of our
people took in the excursion to Bur
lington Wednesday. A party of - were
at Lowell lake Saturday. L. T. Sher-
win was at Woodstock last week in at
tendance at county court.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22
WALPOLE,

Prof. ". c. DeColigny closed his
summer school of modern languages
Saturday.
Mr.. Lincoln 5 new house on the road
to the Pinnacle Farm" has taken
form and appears as an ornament to the
town.
Rev. +. 4. Keep has been housed by
illness for some time. He had the
courage to preach Sunday morning but
was obliged to take to the bed again.
The entertainment under the aus
pieces of the local grange, held Monday
evening, was a success in some ways
but not financially. The impersona-
ton and ventriloquism of Dudley
Prescott" Hale merited commentator,
while Major Heldershot showed him
self master with the drum.
The schools of this village will open
September with the following teach.
ers: High school, Franklin +. Head
and Annie NJ. Buffum; grammar, EliZ-
abeth A. Bowers: intermediate, Miss
Gilfillrn of Barnet, VT. primary, Car
RE l.. Wightman Supt. c. J. Rich
ards is expected to return tomorrow,
August %, from Plymouth, n H..
where he has attended the summer
school. He has just completed course
of study for the grades which is print
ed with the high school course adopt
ed last fall
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22
JACKSONVILLE.

Rumor has it that the manufacturing
company have sold their mill in this
village
/ Following the literary exercises at
the Grange meeting Tuesday evening
will be the presentation of a short dra-
ma by the young ladies.
At the Democratic caucus Monday
". \. Brown was nominated for town
representative. G.. W. Kentfield, W.
S. Allen and c, S. Goodnow were
elected town committee.
At the Republican caucus E. L.
Wheeler was nominated for town rep
resentative. c. \. Franklin, A. b.
Chase and Arthur d. Wheeler are the
Republican town committee.
f. L. Reed of Easthampton is visit
ing in town. Mrs. Jennie Stetson,
Mrs F. A. Canedy and Martha French
are at Lake Pleasant this week. D.
G., Taylor attended the State Under
takers and Embalmers' association
meeting at Rutland last week. Mrs.
\. J. Pike and Mrs. Josephine Allard
are visiting in town. Forest L. Stet-
son of Greenfield is visiting his moth
er. Mrs. Ophelia Stetson. Clarence
Reed of Brattleboro is staying this
week with his parents. A large num-
Der from here attended the soldiers
reunion at Wilmington Wednesday.
Parties from Hatfield, Mass, were in
town this week in quest of heavy OK
en-.
The following is the order of exer-
cises for the Pomona grange, Thursday,
Aug. IS. at the Grange hall: 10 a. M,
business: essay, Mrs. \. j. Faulkner:
question, Are the daughters of today
as competent to assume household du-
ties as were their mothers:" speakers,
Mrs f. z. Holbrook, Mrs. A. \. G.
Ware, Mrs. Z. S. Cook, Halifax, Mrs
l.. f. Jaquith. Guilford; music, Lot !
tie Stetson; dinner on the picnic plan
l. 10. music; address of welcome: re- /
Spouse. p. S. Eames: song. Rena Cut /
ting: essay. Mrs. G. 7. Dix: recita-
tons, Phoebe Corkins and Mary
Coombs: song by the choir; reading,
Jennie Stetson: defamation, Frank
@. Goodnow: song, Miss Beaudry;
question, "Would return to the dis
-rict system improve our schools and
enhance the value of real estate in ru-
al sections?" speakers, G. S. Good
low, E. H. Stetson, Mrs. II. B. Ware.
7. III. Putnam, p. J. Fitch, Mrs. l..
r. Boyd, Fayette Niles; song, Clara
coleman.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22

Mr.. Clement is predicting his own
success at the polls He puts it about
this way Democratic votes, % per
cent. estimated at H. $50 Republican
votes, from 30 to 70 per cent, the larg-
est percentage from the larger towns,
say 5000; total. 36, 300. He then goes
on and allows Mccullough n, 600, Nc
Gettrick 5000, and Sherburne 5000,
and the trick is done. Mr.. Clement
figures sound reasonable and could
easily be believed by people who were
not familiar with the situation. 1t
would be good work on his part if he
could hold the towns and secure as
many votes as he did in his preconven-
ton work. but this he cannot do. He
has lost and is losing ground every day
while his opponents are gaining ground.
The Republican machine of Vermont
backed up, by the national administra-
tion and the prejudice of the average
Vermonter against anything so uncon-
ventional as Mr.. Clements candidacy,
will be hard thing to overcome.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22

One of the happiest events of the
season in this village was the first an
nual reunion of the Stockwell family
which was held Wednesday at the old
homestead now occupied by Henry A.
Stockwell. Four generations were pres
cnt, numbering in all is persons One
of the best clam bakes ever opened in
southern Vermont was ready at
O'Clock. being served with no end of
other good things under the supervis-
lion of Nelson Cole. one of the guests.
After the family was seated at the
table which was laid on the lawn
George Stockwell spoke a few fitting
words and after dinner election of Of
ticers took place. J. J. Ward being
moderator. These officers were chosen /:
President. George S. Stockwell: vice
president, Henry \. Stockweu: score
tary, Clarence S. Stockwell: treasurer.
Bert Sargent.
Those present from out of town were
George 5. Stockwell and family of
North Adams, Mass. Mrs. Julia Stew
art and Mr.. and Mrs. George |. Bish-
OPP of Springfield, Mass, f. f. Stock
well and family of South Framing
ham. Mass, Nelson Cole and family.
Mrs. Frank Cole and daughter Rita of
Thompsonville. Conn, and Mr.. and
Mrs. G. B. Mcclure of Guilford. The
oldest member present was Mrs. Sa-
brina Miller of West Brattleboro. aged
81, as bright and full of Jokes as any
in the party Four sons and three
daughters survive Mr. and Mrs. Harris
Stockwell. their oldest son John. dv-
ing several years ago.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22
EAST DOVER.

Wedding bells rang Saturday for the
marriage of Bert Putnam and Miss
Ida Powers
Rev. ". A. Dawson state missionary
I of the Baptist state Convention preach
ed at the Baptist church Sunday.
Deas. H. l. Turner and W. c. Hal
liday We're the delegates who attended
the ordination of Rev. j. W. King at
West Wardsboro. Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. Mather and her daughter
and a gentleman from Brattleboro.
visited at II. L. Worden's last week.
Dan Hale and Harry Jefts who work
In Winhall, have been home on a visit
this week. - Mildred Jefts recently
visited relatives in Brattleboro. Mrs.
l.. j. Ranney of Hartford, Conn. is
visiting at F. NJ. Knapp's at Brook
side. and is visiting other friends in
and out of town. - Clyde Adams of
Providence, Il. L.. came last week to
visit his family who are STAYING AT
Rev. {. 5. Sherman's. His brother in
law came with him to visit the same
family. B. ]. Wilson of Brookside
has put a stock of groceries in his
home for sale. Mrs. Geo. Wilder and
daughter of Brattleboro. have this
week been the guests of their a unit.
Mrs. c. L. Hall.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22

The ST. Adams Messenger puts into
print some pertinent points about the
custom which prevails, of passing
around" the Office of states attorney
But the matter may for present pur-
poses resolve itself down to brief con
sideration of the custom now in vogue
throughout the various counties Of
passing the states attorneyship around
among the younger lawyers on the plea
that they need the salary that goes
with it until they can get well estab-
lished in practice Of their own. The
Messenger does not believe this Gus
tom is justified The states attorney
as everybody knows is the lawyer who
is to represent the state of Vermont in
its prosecutions of lawbreakers in the
county for the term of two wears. and
The Messenger believes that the bust
ness of the state is important enough
to demand the best legal talent that
can be engaged for the salary offered.
The Messenger believes that the states
business Is too important 10 be farmed
out to boys TO let them acquire eXpe-
rience and practice in the law at the
expense of the interests and the purse
of the commonwealth. We have too
many lawyers in Vermont now, but we
have few, precious few, who are too
good TO be states attorney, and every
body knows that We have too many
states attorneys that cost the state
money every year, misrepresent it in
its litigation. and fall far short of the
popular idea of lawyer who is skilled
enough in the law TO he the legal coun-
sci for a commonwealth. There is
much force in the argument of those
who desire to see the Office of attorney
general created, but the movement tow
ard elevating the conduct of the states
law business to a loftier professional
plane as well as higher business stand
ard can begin by the selection of state 5 /
attorneys for each county who might .
we'll be considered in the eligible list
of candidates for such an Office as at
general. If the men who uomi ,
nate states attorneys sincerely wish to
advance the interests of the state, they .
will not select as the man to whom
Nermont's law business is to be en-
trusted lawyer whom they would not .
employ to look after their own private .
affairs.
OF course the trouble il today that
The selection of candidates for states
attorney is to great extent left to the
awyers who endeavor to pass the office
lround among themselves. If the lay
nan took hold of this business for a
ime, perhaps some change in the prac-
ice would follow. Vermont stands
n need of good lawyers and could
'tford to make exchange at the rate
If fifty poor ones for one good
me and still be better off for this
branch of professional service than she
5 to-day. And she wants bright, en-
rgetic, ambitious young men to study
aw and become good lawyers, but she
; not called upon to let them use her
,ublic offices in which to acquire expe-
fence and proficiency in the law at her
Expense, and she loses money, made
uately enforces law, and lowers the ,
tandard of the legal profession just as
)ng as she does it, ,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22
COUNTY AND VICINITY.
Dummerston Old Home Celebration

\ pleasant day and one to be linked
with pleasant memories OF old hummer
ston was that of Friday, when so many
of her sons and daughters from far and
near came back to the old home and
familiar scenes to renew friendships
and associations of Aud Lang Syne. :"
The weather was propitious and moth
ing marred the pleasures of the day.
The morning was spent informally with
Il picnic dinner at noon. On arrival of
the First Regiment band of Brattle-
boro the afternoon exercises opened
with one of their best selections that
was fully appreciated, after which Rev.
Mr.. jackson, president of the day, in
a happy manner introduced the speak
ers, Col. II, f. Taylor of Brattleboro,
Hon. 4. G.. Walker of Farley, Iowa,
and Hon. NJ. |. Reed Of Vernon. Each
in turn gave interesting "reminiscences
of his youthful days and owned his
loyalty and allegiance to old Dunn
merston. President jackson then in
troduced Col Kttredge Haskins of
Brattleboro, the orator of the day, who
in his inimitable way paid 'honor to
whom honor is due. eulogizing Yer
mont and Dummerston in particular.
He urged the boys to stay on the old
farm as long as they could before 60
ing out into the world, After the
speaking, while the band enlivened the
occasion with excellent music, social
time with interchange of greetings
among old friends rounded out hap
py day, and the sentiment voiced by
many WAS, Let us meet here every
year -
More than 30 persons took this oc-
caslon to visit the fruit farm of j.
Arms Miller, and no doubt felt well
paid for the extra travel, for his peach
and plum orchards loaded with fruit
are a beautiful sight.
The oldest person at the reunion was
Mrs. Betsey Worden. aged 90, resi-
dent of East Dummerston for many
years but since the death of her hus-
band, Jesse Worden, she has made h er
home with her daughter, Mrs Harding
Bennett in Putney Mrs. Worden is
mother of Charles f. Knight of Brat
lpInrp
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22

Saturday, the day of the celebration
of Webster's speech on Stratton noun
tain in lS40, was all that could be de-
sired IN point of weather, a cool freeze
making the summer air eXhilarating.
People assembled until nearly thous-
and had gathered. Everybody seemed
pleased to be there and the day pass
ed without a jarring note or single ac-
cident. Social intercourse was zen 10y e
ed, dinner eaten either at table or in
picnic groups, and ice cream. candy,
lemonade and fruit were on sale The
Wardsboro cornet band furnished fine
music. A large choir sang appropri-
ate selections from time to time. Her
mon f. Eddy acted as president of the
day and called upon Rev. O. H. Palm
er who briefly welcomed everybody.
abiding to the day. the purpose both
of the former gathering and this and
the spot Rev, Mr.. Furness. formerly
Of Wardsboro, invoked the divine
blessing. Hon c. NJ Russell of Will
mington was next introduced and be
fore giving his address moved the or
ganiZation of the Webster Memorial
association, whose purpose and object
is to awaken interest and secure funds
for the erection of "A monument to
mark the spot. Rev. O. II. Palmer was
chosen president; Hermon +. Eddy of
Stratton, Hon. J. X. Batchelder of
Arlington, DR.. J. II. Cole of Wards
boro and G. II. Grout of West Towns
bend We're chosen vice presidents, with
Hon. c. NJ. Russell of Wilmington
secretary and treasurer Mr.. Russell
spoke very effectively of Mr.. Webster's
life and character, work and death,
quoting from some of his speeches and
drawing useful lessons therefrom. He
was followed by J. d. King of West
Wardsboro, who spoke feelinglv and
concerning Vermont, her
people, their work and duty and the
benefit of Old Home week. Owing to
sickness Hon. J. X. Batchelder was
prevented from coming. His place
was filled by Chas H. Davenport of
Brattleboro who spoke acceptRbly of
the past history, civil and military. of
Vermont and Stratton, and their peo-
pie, Stratton having furnished one in
seven of her population to the civil
war; dwelling on the observance of
Old Home week, abiding hopefully to
the future of the state and the nation.
\ recitation was given by Lucy E.
Palmer \ vote of thanks was tender
I'd to all for their help. The conyen-
ion after moving in favor of meet
ng next year closed by singing Amer
ca. Gross proceeds, Sll7.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22
Old Home Day.

Tuesday, August 70, was appointed
for Walpole's Old Home Day, but as
the rain of the morning did not leave
the grounds suitable for picnic parties,
the committee decided to postpone for
one day, or until the next pleasant
day As Wednesday was pleasant, the
events took place on the grounds of
the Country club. The picnic party
assembled before l clock the time
set for lunch, and after lunch the
place on the uneven grass ground and
furnished sport for spectators rather
than satisfaction for the athletes. Sum
mary: 100-yd. finals. LIST, G. Farms
worth; I'd, c. Hays 3D., White: time,
III sec. Quarter mile race, finals. LIST,
f. Russell; ID, Griffin; 3D., Hays:
time, min. III sec. Broad jump, LIST,
f. Russell; ID, K. Thomas: 3D.. Hays :;
distance. 10 it. T., in. high jump,
LIST, Z, Russell; I'd, G, Famsworth:
Sd, Hays. Potato race, 1st, c. Hawks:
%. Hays: Sd. Lamkle, Doughnut
race, lst, II. Hastings: 2nd, r. Has
tings 3rd, Henry Houghton.
The relay race between two teams
from Walpole and North Walpole call
ed forth more enthusiasm than any
other event, 4 silver cup was the
trophy and both teams were trained to
win. The Walpole team outran it's
opponents at every turn, but lost the
race because one man ran out Of the
track and had to return at loss Of %
yards Walpole team f. Russell, Sar-
gent. G. Farnsworth, Lamkie. North
Walpole; Griffin, White, Hayes, r.
Thomas. Time for half.mile, IN. 5ls.
The events were all on rough grass so
the time was not fast. Starter Gallo
way, timer Smith Leboryeau, Judges
Arnold, Kinsbury, Head. After these
events the Walpole base ball team de-
feated the Alstead team by a score of
13 to ). Chapin, the Alstead pitcher re-
ceived poor support and errors We're
responsible for many Of the scores
made by Walpole Alstead Welmont,
=. F. Cummings If. Cray c. Frost lst
Newman Bird, BUSHNELL cf S. Cum
mings IF, Chaplin 2, Donovan End
Walpole; Farnsworth p, Rogers IT,
Warn c, Hurd s., Webster 2nd, FLEET
cher 3rd. Wiggin RI, Ellenswortn LIST,
Weymouth CT Score; Walpole ID. Al
stead ). Umpire F. f. Head. Time l
u hours. The Walpole band led by
of Brattleboro, furnished
excellent music during the day and in
the evening concert. At 3 30 p. nj. was
The sixth lecture Of our summer lee /
ture course on Picturesque New Hamp-
shire. The audience was large and .
he lecture pronounced fine.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22

On another pdOe zoe print an
article from the pen of C.. III.
Davenport. Mr.. Davenport has
looked the matter up and fnds
ample ecidence that a tricE is
being played upon the cOters of
JermOnt; that a referendum
UOMid be unconstitutional; and
that the OnlU Way to secure q
high license IOcai-OptiOn I0tc. is
to elect representatives to UOte for
for this measure.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22
A Wise Merchant.

A merchant over at Rolla states that
his advertising last year cost him 10
cents for every 500 worth of goods
sold. He uses half page for his bust
ness announcements each week and
says that as long as the people read
newspapers he will advertise There's
a man possessed of a good head just
as soon as merchants begin to look
upon advertising as a branch of their
business which requires as much care
as any other part of it then will adver-
Using commence to pay. Honesty.
force, originality and persistency in
make ii a paying venture.
-Bottineau, \. ID. Courant
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22
LIVE STATE TOPICS,

Vermont had better look to her own
morals this year and let some other
state attend to the nation Spring
field Republican.
Honors are still coming to Rudyard
Kipling His Vermont brother in law
was nominated for the legislature Sat
urday. Boston Transcript.
Among the Democrats who stand a
chance of election to the Senate) are
DR.. W. b. Mayo Of Mortified and edi-
tor G. II. Davenport of Brattleboro
Both of these gentlemen are person
ally well qualified for the office. and if
they should be chosen, the injury
would be to the Republican party,
rather than to the state. Randolph
Herald & News.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22

Miss Katherine Fisher gave whist
party Monday evening TO a number OF
her friends.
Rev. and Mrs. George Z, Martin OF
Lowell. Mass. who have been visiting
here, left Tuesday for the White Noun
tains.
Professor Benjamin Bacon of New
Haven will address the Y. NJ. c. A.
meeting on the Common here Sunday
afternoon at O. clock.
Gospel meetings will be held at Sun
set lake beginning Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. 5. Chafer assisted by \. Fay
Lewis of Nj. Hermon will conduct the
meetings.
There will be baseball game tomor-
row afternoon at 80 O clock on Brook
side park diamond between the West
Brattleboro and Williamsyille teams.
Each team has recently won a game
will be decided tomorrow. 4 small ad-
mission will he charged
The West Brattleboro baseball team
was defeated at West Dummerston Sat
urday by score of 15-13 in a very in
teresting game. The West Dummer
ston team had had a day of hard luck.
however, Hopkins and Baldwin being
rendered unconscious a few minutes
previous TO the game by collision
while attempting to catch a fly and
Lemont. the pitcher, breaking his arm
in two places in the ninth inning The
West Dummerston team will play in
Vernon tomorrow,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22

Too much of a gentleman to follow
Clement into the slough. Gen, McCul-
Tough answers the charges of corruption
and bribery in the following mild
words:
After all these charges of corruption
in general and in detail, pre-conven-
ton or since the convention. | never
used or authorized to be used a single
dollar in any illegal or corrupt way. |
will not submit myself and the fair
name of the state to be dragged down
in the mud of the slanderer' gutter
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22
WILMINGTON.

The contract for the building Of
Assembly hall in connection witt ]
Childs Inn has been let to Georgsl
Haynes, who will push the wors II
getically. 1t is hoped it will be @,
pleted about the middle of Noyem,s
1t is expected there will be RtFa
lican meeting on the 9th al vl.
time several noted speakers will
present.
Rev. Mr., Wells is at Montpelie,A
a week or more. W. L. Packard VA
to Manchester, Conn. "Wednesday
business. Hosea Mann of Torrinfi
Conn, cashier of the National tai
at that place is in town for a weslt
more. Mrs. Sarah kidder was in 0T
Monday, driving over from HI
crest.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22

The special educational number
which for II years the Outlook has is
sued on the first of August, is this
year remarkable not only for the number
of its eminent contributors but for the
importance of the subjects discussed.
The issue is also an attractive one.
generally. Among the contributors are
President Nicholas Murray Butler of
Columbia university, President Hyde
of Bowdoin, President Harris of Am
herst. Dean Jordan of Smith college.
Professor George Z. Vincent of the
University of Chicago. Professor J. r.
Wheeler of Columbia. and DIR. Edward
Everett Hale.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22

Resolved. That the Republican party
of Vermont adheres to its long cher
ished belief that the unrestricted traf-
fic in intoxicating liquor is a public
evil, etc, That 5 the way the Repub-
lican party begins its call for a refer
endum plank. Is it any wonder that
the high license people of Vermont
are not willing to trust the. passage of
a bill to Republican Legislature: The
only way to secure high license law
is to send a high license representa-
tive
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-22
MARRIAGES.

In Wardsboro City, Aug 16 by Rev 4.
Martin, Berton Emerson Putnam Of El,t lH
and Ida MAY Powers of Newfane
In Stratton, Aug. 16. by Rev, Q. Pan
Arthur A Williams and Mrs. Nellie I'd
both of Jamaica.
In South Newfane. Aug. 10, by Fey T.
Danforth of Sewfane. Samuel Hubert MHs
South Newfane and Miss Ruby June Hon
Newfane.
In Bellows Falls, July 26. by Rev /, q ..
burne, Frank Warren Hall Of South la11l
In North Adams, Mass, Aug !. Ohalli
Jones and Viola j, Snow. both Of BELOW, ~
In Greenfield Mass, Aug. L, by Rev
stephan, William Il. Casey of Brlttlet9rn
Miss Victoria A. Nichols of Ihtney