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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
EAST DOVER,

Recent visitors in town are: Mrs.
Wales Adams and son of Brattleboro
at G. d. Hale's; E. E. Howe of South
Deerfield Mass, at D. w. Yeaw's; Mrs.
Nettie Fay and daughter Marion Of
Somerville. Mass, at C. L. Halls;
Henry Hall and daughter Daisy Of
Newfane at Mrs. Stella Jefts's and
Mrs. Emma Wade of Springfield,
Mass, at James Browns.
Mrs Wales Adams of Brattleboro
spent last week with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. d. Hale. Ray and Verne
returned with her, having spent three
weeks or more with their friends
Albert Norcross with his wife and
child, Gladys formerly OF this town
but now of Worcester, Mass, are
spending a two weeks vacation in this
and the west part of the town and
Brattleboro.
Miss Verna Metcalf is spending few
days at Williamstown, Mass.--Miss
Lula Hall of Dummerston is a guest
this week of Mrs. Clarence Moore
Rev. and Mrs. c. S. Sherman and son
Clifford, Mrs. W. D. Howe and son
Ralph. and Miss Marion Howe re-
turned Monday night from Mortified
where they have spent a week or more
the Christian Workers con-
ference. They were accompanied
home by George Butler of Providence,
r. l., who spends his vacation as a
guest of Rev. c. S. Sherman.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
WEST DOVER.

There will be preaching Sunday at
1870 o'clock.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
with Mrs w. L. Upton Wednesday
afternoon, Aug. &c. All are cordially
invited.
The village school will commence
Sept. I, with Miss Bemis teacher and
Mr.. King will teach the school on the
handle"
Gates Tuttle of Greenfield, Mass.
is visiting old acquaintance in town.
Clarence Hager of Athol who has
been visiting his sister, Mrs ]. A. Da-
Wis, has returned to his homs-Mrs.
Annette Leonard and daughter Mabel
of Springfield, VT, are visiting at Geo.
Adams s.-Mrs. Julia Crosier and two
friends are the guests of Mrs. Crosier's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Mann
Miss Jessie Adams who has been car
ing for her mother for some time, has
returned to the hotel at Wilmington.
Mrs. NJ E. Lyman and daughter Ma
bel of Wilmington are visiting their
cousin. Mrs. Ellen r. Mann.-Mrs.
Grace Dean of Jacksonville is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Hester Davis.-V. L.
Adams went to North Adams on bust
ness Tuesday.-Frank Childs and fam
lily of Wilmington were in town Mon
iay.-Mrs. NJ. ]. Harris who has been
quite sick is gaining.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
Successful State Muster.

The Vermont national guard broke
camp at Colchester Friday morning
and returned to their homes after one
of the most successful musters in its
history. A team has been chosen to
represent the guard in the approach
ing rifle competition at Seagirt, n. j..
in which teams from the regular army
and the militia of all the states will
take part, Corporal Betterly of Co.
is member of this team. Thursday
was governors day and Gov. McCul-
Tough reviewed the troops. Service
medals ten and five years We're pre-
sented, four of the former and 90 of
the latter. among the recipients
of the five year medals being Sergeant
Miller, Corporal Clune. Private Clune,
Private Slater and Private Piper. all of
Co. l. There are six new captains
since last muster. Company H, of
Montpelier has the distinction of hav-
ing the ranking captain of the regi-
ment. Capt. W. A. Pattee. now in his
18th year of service, being the only
company commander whose services
date back to the Spanish American
war days. 1t is rumored that this
will be the last muster to be held on
the present ground. as the government
wants it for the regular troops sta
toned at Fort Ethan Allen. If this is
true, the next camp will probably be
established at Fairlee. The present
state camp grounds We're purchased
seven or eight years ago at an expense
of less than $4,000. About as much
more was laid out in clearing the land
and putting it in shape for occupancy
The state troops We're modified here |
at the time of the Spanish American |
war and have been mustered on the /
grounds annually since. II is now |
almost a model rendezvous.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
Remedy for Potato Blioht.

The late potato blight is on the ram
page all through the state of Yer
mont as result of the wet weather.
The state experiment station reports
that immediate spraying inside of a
week may save a part of some blight
ed crops, using Bordeaux mixture-six
pounds copper sulphate or blue vitrioi
four pounds of stone lime. to a barrel
of water. To him who has not the
apparatus or the chemicals and who
must get them, however, the chance
for the saving of the crop is gone. If
the potatoes are of fair size and APP
pear ripe. and one cannot spray. it is
probably best to dig at once. There
is less likelihood of rot though the
yield will probably be small.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
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MBRIDCEPORT.

Mrs. Addie Smith of Mortified is
assisting in the care of her sister. Mrs.
Cynthia Thrasher. who is very i'll.
Mrs. Louisa Goddard who has been
spending a week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James McQuaid, has re-
turned to Brattleboro where she has
employment in the overall shop.
Mr.. and Mrs, c. J. Perham are
spending the week in Springfield,
Mass.--Charlie Cook is the guest of his
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. A.
Cook.-Mrs, Calista Reed of Grafton is
spending the week at c. J. Perham's.
Miss Pillsbury is the guest of her
cousins. Mrs. 5. j. Weaver and the
Misses Dimond.-Miss Edith Goodrich
is spending her vacation at home
Mrs. Baron of Boston is spending a
few days with her uncle.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
VERNON.

There will be preaching at the chap
ell Sunday at IL a. m by John A. Hub
bard of Princeton. N. J. Mr.. Hubbard
was member of the Hermon quartet
several years ago and is now engaged
in gospel work.
The Ladies' circle will meet with
Miss leila Johnson Thursday after
noon, August 27. Supper will be
served early so that friends from ad-
joining towns can take the train II
they desire. 1t is hoped that large
number of friends may be present
Mr.. and Mrs. Peck and daughter of
winthrop, Mass, are guests at John
Frost's.-Mrs. Forester of Stratton
has spent week with her sister, Mrs
Frank Lackey.-Mr. and Mrs. Work
who live on the Brown farm have re-
turned from a two weeks outing
Mrs. A. A Bailey of Hinsdale, Mrs
Frank w. Bailey and little son, and
Miss Mary Troetschler of Sedalia,
Mo-, We're guests of Mrs. S. w. Bailey
and Mrs. J. A. Beers last week.-Mrs..
John Frost and daughters, Misses
Alice and Hattie, of Newton, Mass,
are guests of Mrs. Frost's aunt, Mrs.
l. j. Burrows-Miss Mabel Whitney is
spending week in Wilmington
The young sons of Col. j. G. Estey and
Capt. j. IL. Estey, with their nurses Of
spent Monday in camp
here with Miss Hill and her nephews.
Mark Heard of New York city came
on Saturday to visit his grandfather,
c. E. Davis, and his uncle, M. l. Reed,
going Monday to Newport, N. H.-Mrs.
Alice A. Morse of Brattleboro and Mrs.
Q. X. Morgan of Wakefield, Mass
spent Wednesday with Mrs. Morgan's
aunt, Mrs. NJ. /. Reed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
Golden Weddinu.

Married in Bernardston, July 10,
1853, by Rev. DR.. Foster. Daniel Snow
of Brattleboro, to Harriet Alkaline
Slate, fourth daughter of Capt. Joseph
Slate. Mr.. and Mrs. D. Snow Of Lex
ington Avenue. Harvey, ILL.,, celebrated
the fiftieth anniversary of their mar
riage. July 10, in the First Baptist
church. The nuptial knot was again
tied by DR.. Hewitt of Chicago Univers
ity. Mr.. and Mrs. Snow received con-
CALCULATIONS from many guests, large
number of letters. handsome sum of
money in gold. numerous choice and
valuable gifts from friends at home
and out of town. They We're remem-
bered by relatives in Bernardston and
Montague. Refreshments were serv-
ed to the wedding party and friends.
The Harvey Tribune Citizen from
which this account is an extract joins
in congratulations to these worthy
people.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
|Windham County & Vicinity.
IAN the News in the Reformers Bailiwick as Cath.
cred by Score Of Special Correspondents
Other County and Vicinity News on 9th Pace

IN Goodale Memorial church. with
great regret the parish accented the
resignation of Mr.. Marsland who viii
close his labors here Sept. /.
me Union picnic of all the Sunday
schools in town was appointed for
wednesday to Mountain park MI
rom, If the weather is favorable. 9TH
erwise, on the first pleasant day fol-
lowing. This annual excursion was
made possible by the munificence of
j. r. Hale many years ago.
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Afford at
Cedar Lawn cottage: Mr. and Mrs.
Theo. Butts. Misses Helen and Beat-
rice Butts, Mrs. Foster Pratt and Mrs.
William c. Hickok, all of Brooklyn. n.
T.; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert McCague
Miss Christine McCague and Miss
Dorothy Let's. of Hoboken, n. j..
Miss Noel j. Bullock of Plainfield, N.
- Miss Susan Mayo, Holyoke Mrs.
Horace Tomlinson. Bethel. CT
Mrs. NJ. c. Southworth and
son of Campello are with Mrs
southworth's father, John B. Field
Mrs. Shay of Bridgeport, Conn, is
spending some time with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Edward Ashley.-Miss Mar
garet Robinson of Fall River is also
with the Ashleys. DR.. Ashley spent
a Sunday with his friend DR.. Harry
Cleveland in Orange.-Harry Chaplin
has taken a position in Bakers tea and
coffee store in Springfeld.-Miss Ellen
Potter is visiting relatives in Hub
Bishop, recently a
guest at d. G. Yields has rat,,rpad
to Brooklyn, N. Y.--William j. Tyler
visited his relatives in Brattleboro
and Vernon last week; with his fam
lily he left here Tuesday morning for a
visit to ]. II. Demond and family in
Northampton on his way to Boston.
Mrs. Hastings of Springfield and Mrs
Metcalf OF Mortified have been guests
of Mrs. A. NJ. Stratton this week.
Newton c. Phillips of Killingly, Conn,
attended the reunion of the SD regi-
ment Mass. Vols. in Northampton
and has since visited relatives and
friends in Greenfield and Bernardston.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
Reunion of Old SchooImates.

The teachers and scholars of District
10 ), from 1865 to 1880 were invited
|Nh their families to a basket picnic
Frank Holton's lawn, Wednesday.
|oFty-four responded, two of this
|amoer, Mrs. 7. r. Calender and Miss
|0ule Holton being teachers. The
|he was spent socially, the school
9lse visited and the changes in its
Eiearance noted. The day was so
f@oughly enjoyed it was voted TO
|Ad such a picnic next year and the
[AOWing officers were chosen: Pres,
rs I. R. Calender; vice Pres, Miss
Flte Holton; Sec, Miss Rose
earns, Treas, Frank Holton.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
SOUTH WARDSBORO,

Mrs. Fayette Rice has returned to
her home from Athens where she has
been the past two weeks.
Many people have been to see the
work of the lightning last week at Mr..
Duncan's home and it is a sight worth
going some distance to see.
The news item of last week concern
ing the sale of two farms in South
Wardsboro was little premature as
the two parties did not close the sale
at that time, although it was under.
stood so here.
Her many friends here are glad to
hear that Mrs. Ella Plimpton Halliday
has so improved as to return to her
home from the hospital, where she has
been for medical treatment. Her lit
tie son has been here with his grand
parents for some time.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
ROCKINGHAM.

Rev. D. L. Sanford preached at the
old church Sunday.
Several members from the grange
attended the two picnics, one, the AL
len District Pomona at Chester last
week and the other at Barber park,
Wednesday.
Charles Wiley returned to his west
ern home this week after a few days
visit with his mother. Mrs. Haskell
Wiley.-L. S. Hayes was in town Tues
day looking up material for his his
tory.-Mrs. Bert Frost and Gladys of
Rutland and Mrs Bixby of Claremont
spent several days recently at G. Err.
nest Wright's.-Mrs. Herbert Proc
tors sister Mrs. Ellison of Belmont,
Mass, is visiting with her.-Ed Grant
of Boston is at G.. A. Grants.-Mrs.
Bert Chandler of Claremont and. two
children were at C. E. Weeden's for a
visit last week. - Among several
boarders at Mr.. Herrick's are Mr.. Ad-
ans of the law firm of Tyrrel & Ad-
ans of Boston, and his bride who are
spending their honeymoon there
Mrs. Lewis Gammelfs sister, Mrs.
Cady, and two children have been Wis
iting with her for a few days.-Miss
Matte Wooley is visiting at James
Stella Webb picnicked
with a part of friends in the woods
Guild and wife of Bel
lows Falls spent Monday at ]. A. Al
drich's.-Dr. NJ. A. Davis of Keene was
at ]. L. Divolrs over Sunday last week.
Mrs. w. II. H. Putnam and two
spent a few days here re-
Gently with old neighbors.-Miss Irene
Wiley entertained one of her girl
friends over Sunday.-Mr. and Mrs.
Oscar Gammell have been visiting his
mother the past week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
WILMINGTON.

"The Deacon" is to be presented al
Memorial hall Aug. q, for the benefit
of the kindergarten.
Prof. Wales will produce The Pa
geant' at Memorial hall. Thursday
and Friday evenings this week.
| Charlie X. Ames is another VIII
mington boy that decides to return to
his native town, preferring country
| life to that of the city. Mr.. and Mrs
Ames will live in the Shafter house.
The John Norris place on West
Main street has been sold to Mrs
Harry E Hotchkiss, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hotchkiss will occupy 1t for their
home. Mrs. Cooley sold her personal
property at auction Aug. 10. The
attendance was not large and prices
ruled rather low
Albert C. Buell. lost good horse
Aug. 10. The horses We're left
standing in the field hitched to a load
of hay and becoming uneasy they
started towards the barn. tipping the
load over which frightened them and
they ran to the highway near the res
idence of Eli II. Porter where they
went over an embankment and one
was killed instantly. The other horse
came out all right.
Charles C. Clark, an old resident,
died at his home Aug. 10, and was bur-
led Wednesday, He was the Oldest
child of Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Clark
and has lived in town nearly all his
life. He has been elected to various
offices which he filled most acceptably.
He was town grand juror for a number
of years and was earnest in his efforts
against the liquor traffic and spared
no effort to bring guilty parties to
Justice He was a good citizen and
enjoyed the respect of the community
He was married to Mary Buffum about
80 years ago and leaves five children
and a widow to mourn his loss. The
funeral was largely attended from his
late home. Rev. Mr.. Wells officiat-
ing. Interment in the Intervale GEM
etery.
Paul Plancon of Hartford, Conn.,,
nephew of the noted opera singer was
in town last week.-Rev. w. A. Esta-
brook, formerly pastor of the Congre-
gational church was in town last week.
Mrs. Anna Whipple and her sister,
Miss Lottie Lowndes of Somerville,
Mass. are spending the month with
Mrs. Jennie E. Titus.-Harry L. Ad-
ans of Bridgeton, n. j.. was in town
last week calling upon old friends and
Mr.. Adams is having |
a fine business in Bridgeton, being the |
only slater in the city. He was ac /
to Wilmington by Mr.. and |
Mrs. George Maier who is a leading /
contractor and builder of the same 7
Claire Brown is visiting |
N Dalton, Mass,-Porter j. Fitch who t
has been in poor health for some |
weeks is again on the streets.-Philip /
of Washington acts as treas
Irer of the Savings bank during the /
absence of Col. Goulding in San Fran
Emma Clahane and Miss
Douglass are spending their vacation
n town.--Herbert b. Newton has been
guest at the Childs tavern.--Ar-
hur Stearns of Brooklyn was in town
asst week.-Mr. and Mrs A. p. Childs
we're at the Forest and Stream club
asst week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
SOUTH VERNON.

After a long illness of consumption
Mrs T w. Barber passed away Mon
dav leaving a husband and two smaii
children. She went in search Oh heaitii
last winter to Saranac Lake with no
a,,ai, The funeral was held from her
late home wednesday. The family
,n here from Mortified, Mass
last spring.
George Benjamin of Trenton Mo-
Mrs. F. H. Sampson and Mrs Z. ID
Grim of Springfield, Mass, were su re-.
last week of Mrs. Lorinda Miller. TINS
,ra rec She is entertaining Mrs. L. L.
Darby of bloomfield. N. j., and Mrs
Viola L. Miller and daughter Avis G.
of Charlestown. Mass.-Miss stella NJ.
Hodges of Monson. Mass ana Mtss
Emma L. Hutchins of Chesterfield, n.
II -, ere CHESTS of Miss Gincie Gould for
q few days-Mr. Gray has returned to
brooklyn, n. Y after a rev weeks
here with his family
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
Pomona Granqe Meeting.

Windham County Pomona grange
held a meeting with Victory grange,
Wilmington. Aug. IS, Worthy Master
Allen presiding. The forenoon session
was devoted to general business and
the discussion of the advantages and
disadvantages of transferring money
nv checks. After an excellent dinner,
the afternoon session was open TO the
public The program consisted of
readings. recitations, music and the
discussion of the question: Which
calling offers the greatest inducement
TO a young man, a trade, a profession,
a business, or farm life? c. ]. Bell.
worthy master of the Vermont state
grange. was present and addressed
the meeting in his usual pleasing man
ner. Worthy District Deputy H. W.
Sargent was a very welcome visitor.
The next meeting will be with North
River grange, Jacksonville, Aug. "a.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
WESTMINSTER WEST.

C. II. Campbell and family left Tues
day for Comstocks, n. Y, from there
they go to Augusta. Me, enroute to
Great Falls. Mont-A. W. Gorham of
Dedham, Mass, has been visiting his
mother, Mrs. Jason Gorham.-Charles
Mnard and family of Boston are visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. O..
Minard.-Herbert Wardwell, wife and
two daughters of Keene, n. H, are
boarding at Walter Buxtons,-Mr and
Mrs. II. Durham returned Saturday
from their wedding trip. Mr. Durham
went to New York Monday on business
for the Casein Co.-Frank Campbell
of Boston visited his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. F. G.. Campbell, last week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
Disastrous Fire at Cabot.

One of the most disastrous fires that
has visited Cabot for years occurred
Friday when the handsome buildings
on what is known as the L. C. Fisher
farm We're destroyed. The buildings
included the house, horse barn, and
two other large barns, comprising one
of the best sets of farm buildings in
the vicinity. The fire started from
barrel in which a ham was being
smoked. All the household effects and
part of the farming tools We're saved,
but large quantity of hay was
burned. The estimated loss is $4,000
with an insurance of 1925. This
does not cover the loss on the personal
and the hay.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
Useful Invention of Barre Man.

A patent has been granted to r. C.
George of Barre, on an improved stone
polishing wheel Mr.. George is en-
ployed by the firm of Smith Whtcomb
& Cook and has made this firm the as
signee of the patent The wheel is a
great improvement over the present
method used. as it is now possible to
polish TO the edge joint. Heretofore
it was possible only to polish within an
inch of the joint The invention is
also saver of polishing material.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
Attention RefOrTner Subscribers !

So good and complete local paper as
the Reformer should be in the hands of
every person in this section. as well a. those
whose interests and hearts are here. but are
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from our territory, should become a regular
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subscribers. hope to make them so. If any
of our present subscribers will send us the
names Of good reliable people residing in
this section who do not now take the Refor-
mer. and the names of former residents who
still take an interest in local affairs and
would be interested in local Affairs and
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will send free sample copies to all those
names and make them a proposition that
should secure them as permanent subscrib
ers- We will allow commission of = cent ]
TO be credited on your subscription accounts
for each subscriber we secure from the
names sent in by you
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
HALIFAX.

Clarence Worden and wife of New
York city and Green Worden and wife
of Townshend have been making a
pleasant call on old friends in town.
Miss Mabel Willard of Shenandoah, Ia.
a cousin of Mrs. n. H. Spencer and
Miss Hattie King of Athol, Mass,
niece, have been visiting her the past
week
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
Close of Conference.

The 21st annual Mortified confer
|1ce for Christian workers closed sun
Fay evening, In many respects it was
lle Of the most successful held. The
feetings have been numerous, the ad-
|iesses have been of high order, and
Pc attendance has exceled that of any
EeriOus year. The post conference
FctuFes have been in progress this
Peek, the speakers being Rev. q.
Fampbell Morgan, Rev. Samuel Chad
[lck of Leeds Rev. w. H. Griffith
|h0mas of London and DR.. James Orr
l GLASGOW.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
BERNARDSTON.

Inc Social circle will meet for work
|e1nesday afternoon.
iaomas Allen, principal of Powers
fMute, will come to town Aug. u
II remain to attend to matters in
[naectlon with the opening of the
p term.
Tue Methodist camp meeting VIII
held at Laurel park, Aug. 1880,
Luz number are making prepare
E.s TO be in attendance a part or all
the time.
= parish meeting was held in con-
f'uoh with a ladies' social last week
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
Surgeon VS.. Editor.
ISt. Adams Messenger.l

The Burlington Clipper finds fault
with the Vermont National Guard
while in camp near Fort Ethan Allen
as a drunken idiotic bunch Of alleged
soldiers" and the surgeon of the First
regiment told a Messenger represent
tative that there had been less trouble
caused by drunkenness among the
boys at this years muster than ever
before in his experience. 1t makes a
difference whether one knows all the
facts or not
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21

Tue FIRST telegraph office was OPEN
u Washington in 1S45, and the re-
Fp'S from April l to April were one
[., April ). 1914 cents; 9Th and eth,
Jung; sth. s132: 9Th, s1.O4. Mar
|sus progress has been made since
me system now covering the
@ and the receipts reaching bill
r. The progress and the sales of
" y. Taylor Old Bourbon and Rye
.sAies have also been remarkable.
(.,, s' age and strength are their
ldes Sold by licensed dealers
aally' See that proprietors' firm
IS on the label and over the cork
Fsied bottles only.