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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
Windham County & Vicinity.
All the News in the Reformers Bailiwick as 6dth=
cred by a Score Of Special Correspondents.
(Oher County Vicinity News 7th Page)
Death of Walter 0. Stebbins.

Walter Osgood Stebbins died OF
pneumonia Monday evening at the age
of 80 years. Mr.. Stebbins was born IN
Hinsdale and received his education
in our public schools. He early enter
ed the mercantile business and with
the late E. S. Taylor entered the hard
ware and grocery business at Winches-
ter for two years, after which they
bought the drug and hardware bust
ness of Worden & Jones in this village
which they carried on until the death
of Mr.. Taylor. Later he was in the
hardware business in Stebbins block
with II. w. Taylor. he was married
July IL, 1894, to Miss Susie T. Pierce
of Winchester, who with one son sur
wives him. He also leaves an aged
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Stebbins.
The annual fair and festival held by
the ladies of the Universalist church
Thursday and Friday evenings of last
week was very successful. A hot tur-
KEY supper was served Thursday even
ing and was followed by an entertain
ment consisting of comedy given by
home talent and readings by Miss An
ma Tewksbury. On Friday an oys-
ter supper was served and another com
edy given by High school pupils,
which was followed by dancing. The
hall was decorated by number of
booths at which candy and fancy arti :
Giles were sold. The fair was we'll at
tended both nights.
Mrs. Deacon Estey was on the sick
list last week. Mrs. Elmer Cramer is
quite sick. One large sleigh load and
several smaller ones from Brattleboro
attended the fair here Thursday even
ing. Henry Burden, hostler at the
hotel. was sick several days last week.
Mrs. Henry Dickerman has been sick
for several days. The society of Arts
and Crafts met with Mrs. Fay
Wednesday afternoon. A large party
from the Mortified schools enjoyed a
ride to this place last Thursday Mrs.
Hattie Riker from Harrisville attend
ed the Unyersalist fair last week, also
Mrs Clara Follett and Others from
Winchester A carpenter at Gus
Smiths scalded both of his hands last
Saturday on steam boiler. Lester
and Clarence Booth and Ralph Jack
son of Easthampton, Mass, were in
town last week. y Mrs. Nat Butler re-
turned to Boston last week after spend
ing several weeks in town. james
O'Brien, one of our selectmen, who
was sick last week is out again. Mrs.
Joe Howe is sick. Miss Grace Spencer
of keene attended the Universalist
fair. Mrs. Geo. Britton is on the sick
list Mrs. Henry Dickerman is sick. =
Miss Mabel Temple was home several
days last week. Mrs. Melissa Stock
we'll of BerlSeley Cal and Miss Eta
Stebbins of Vernon are visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs Lorenzo Stebbins. -
George Ward of Shelburne Falls, Mass,
was in town last week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jakway of Waterbury, Conn, are Wis
iting at D. L. Sanderson's. Meade's
orchestra played at North field last
week. Miss Harriette Knapp from
Mortified. Vt, is at her home here for
rest. Miss Cora Denison of Spring
field, Mass, visited Miss Lizzie Rob
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
CHESTERFIELD.

1t is rumored that Mr.. Port is pre-
pairing for new system of telephonlng
for the coming summer in which Spot
ford lake cottagers take quite an inter
est.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Henry were at
the Chesterfield house last week. The
thunder shower of Wednesday evening
was fine sample of business for the
4th of February. Guy Stafford is en-
Pertaining a section of the prevailing
distanper.
The dance given by the young ladies
was largely attended aud a fine affair,
80 couples being in the opening march
led by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Harris in
the best possible style. Harry A..
Pierce of Keene, our former townsman
was present with his wife and party
of 30 persons, filling three double and
one single sleighs drawn by seven of
Mr.. Pierce's horses. Sixty-two dance
tickets were sold. regardless of the
high wind which threatened to make
ribbons of everything softer than gran
lite and kept many away. Mrs. III. ii.
Spaulding served first class turkey
supper at her house in place Of the ice
cream and cake at the hall, which was
arranged for, at the early stage Of the
campaign, and ii WAS we'll patronized
and deserved the praise which was lib
orally bestowed. Brattlehoro orchestra
furnished excellent music which was
much enjoyed The ladies have reason
to be proud of their success.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
WEST BRATTLEBOR0.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Harris spend the
day at Springfield Friday.
Chas. Butler has gone to work col
lecting cream for Oscar Convey.
Miss Madge Davenport is attending
the business school at Springfield.
Mr.. johnson of Marlboro has moved
into the Cheney house now owned by
Herbert Clark.
Mrs. Donaldson is caring for John
Goodenough who suffered severe
shock of paralysis few days since.
About $50 from nearby towns, a
number from West Brattleboro, ENJOY
ed sugar eat at Miller's, Alglers,
Tuesday evening.
We are glad to report Edwin Wealth
erhead is improving from injuries re,
ceived by fall a short time ago and
is able to work again.
Rev. Lewis Grout was able to go to
the polls last Tuesday and vote for
the good of his town, state and best
good of his fellow man.
Mr.. Leray took party of about 20
over to Hale to enjoy a chicken PIE
supper prepared by the ladies of the
Baptist society. NOTWITHSTANDING the
rain a good time was enjoyed by all.
Clara A. White, one of our West
Brattleboro girls, was married IN
Greenfield, Mass, last week to Geo.
Wells. They go to housekeeping IN
the home OF his mother at Al Wells
street.
A large party from the Baptist
church went to Hinesburg last week
Wednesday to chicken pie supper at
the church. They report very enjoy
able time although it was rather damp
rain, snow, thunder and lightning.
Snow sliding from the roof fright
ened f. G. Smiths horse near Stock
wells store recently. He soon left
the sleigh slightly damaged. Later
the horse was found standing quietly
by David Perry's after run of sever
al miles.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
NORTH HINsDALE.

There are 10 city boarders at Noun
taipside, besides several visitors. =
Grant Barrett, Chester Thomas and
Ernest Torrey are drawing lumber from
Chesterfield to Ashuelot. The Metho-
dist society of Hinsdale village met
with Mrs. Sophia Clifford Wednesday
evening. Samuel Hudson took party
over to Algiers to the sugar supper
Tuesday evening They report good
time. Mrs. Edward Tombs and Mrs.
Elsie Harvey who have been suffering
with fractured bones are on the gain.
James King expects tie move off the
farm the coming'spring. Nellie Miner
was guest at Henry Barrett's recent
ly.-Grandpa Streeter who was quite
sick is around again and considering
his 80 years is quite smart. Mrs. Par
ker and her sister, Miss Burton have
been away for short visits. Miss Jen-
ME Stoddard of Brattleboro called on
relatives the first of the week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
GUILFORD.

Many cases of tonsilitis and com
mon sore throat are reported here.
The sugar supper at G. p. Miller
Tuesday evening was well attended
and greatly enjoyed by all.
News of the death of Frank Wealth
erhead from pneumonia at Northiield
Farms was received by relatives here
on Tuesday. He was the son of for
mer resident of this town.
-Four deer were seen Wednesday fore
noon disporting themselves on the fiat
a few rods east of the Gale buildings.
Later they were seen running in the
stage road toward Bernardston. Tues
day two hounds were seen chasing a
deer in another part Of the town.
Mr.. Moody has moved his family to
Biattleboro Mrs Seymour of Ran
dolph has been in town this week
looking after business interests. Mr..
Gale is in the north part of the state
this week with the board of agricul-
ture. He is expected home on Satur-
day.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
ATHENS.

f. B. Hamilton will give his school
a sleighride to Townshend Saturday. r.
Frank Powers has left town. A num-
Der of students attended the basket
ball game at Saxton's River.
Miss Flora Bemis, after completing
a very successful term of school at West
Townshend, has returned home. She
had five pupils in school to whom she
awarded prizes for having no marks
during the term. namely Eta Cap
well, Edith Hadlock. Lucy Smith,
Lawrence Hardy and Lee Benson. The
pupils who missed no words were Fran
els Barber. Forest and Leonard Hoop
err, Edith Hadlock, Mildred and Law
renee Hardy and Dorothy Taft. We'll
come Blood and ROLAND Gout missed
but one. She closed Friday afternoon
with a sleighride and in the evening
an entertainment from which both stu
dents and teacher received high com
mendations.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
EAST DOVER.

Willie Jefts has gone to Brattleboro
TO work. Mrs. Abbie has been guest
of her grandson, Wayland Morse OF
South Newfane for a few days.
Clifford Lazelle lost one of his lin
gers last Friday while working in the
woods with Silas Moulton. He stepped
on stick and to save himself from
falling, he caught hold of the the tree
Just as Sles was going to strike.
The school in District 3, Chas, F..
Lazelle teacher, closed last Friday
Robert and Warren Lazelle, Blanche,
Thomas and Gertie Holland have been
neither absent nor tardy during the
entire year. Much credit is due MIR.
Holland and his children for the record
considering the distance they live from
school.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
DEATHS.

In Vernon. Feb. 3. Mrs. Mary Lucinda tSmithl
Hubbard, wife of John Il. Hubbard. 81 years,
months. . xya;ta 70
In Putney, Jan. 81 Warren Dexter Waite, o. %
In Wardsboro Centre, Feb. 2, Mr.. chapman ~.
In Somerville, Mass, Feb 4. Mrs. Hepzipah
In Brookline, Feb. s. Mrs. Julia smith, rs
years II months wife of Nelson smith ana
daughter of MIR, and Mrs. Frank Potwine.
In Hinsdale, n. H., Jan. 80, Mrs. Margaret f.
Conway, 60. .,.,,,o put
,or NJ ,vidow of w c. Butler of Brattleboro.
In Bellows Falls, Feb. 4, Dennis Flavin, 63.
In st. Louis. Feb l. Russell Fletcher Lamp
." In iiinsdale. n. H., Feb. G, Mrs. John Archi-
bald, A. -, >r,ii cham,
In Hinsdale, n H.. Feb. 0, Mrs. Nellie chah-
berlain Royce, 30. w.t.. os,.ood
Stebbins, 3s. :, A. ,,,,,a .
Denson. %.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
WHITINGHAM.

Rev r. A. Nichols and wife have
been very busy of late, caring for some
of the sick. making daily visits TO
them, ordering medical aid, etc. These
deeds do not 90 unnoticed by the PEG
pie.
Last week surprise party was given
Miss Elva Bickford, q OF her young
friends being present. A party was
also given Mrs. Carrie Wheeler on the
evening of Feb. 4, the occasion being
her birthday. The house was well
filled
Mrs. George Tuttle's sister is visit
ing her. Twelve or ID people went
from here to North Adams Monday
night to witness the play, The Old
Homestead MIR. and Mrs Alexan
der of Leyden recently visited here
with their father and sister, Henry
Reed and Mrs. Frank Jillson Village
school closed this week. Supper and
sugar eat at the Baptist church last
Tuesday evening.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
WEST CHESTERFIELD.

Rev. Mary Whitney of Boston preach
ed a very eloquent sermon here Sun
day on what ii is to be Christian.
She is spending the week with Mrs
O. X. Farr and will preach Sunday at
II o'clock
Harry Dodge, who has worked for
O. r. Farr for a few weeks, will move
into Frank Streeter's house soon. r.
Several are sick with grip. About 40
attended the ladies' dance at the Cen
tire and pronounced it the event of the
season.
0. r Farr received a paper from c.
S. Farr Wednesday giving an account
of a shipwreck of pleasure steamer
in the Hamilton harbor of Bermuda.
Dr. McCollester being one of the pas
sengers. The waves washed over them
for several hours, but all were finally
saved.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
HINSDALE.

The ladies' society of the Congrega
tional church met at the church
Wednesday afternoon. They had a
supper and entertainment.
The Knitting club met with Mrs. E.
J. Richards Tuesday. Refreshments
were served and very enjoyable time
was had by all.
The pupils of the High school have
a sleiehride to West Chesterfield to-
night. They will attend the Univer-
salist fair and those of their number
who gave the drama at the fair here
last week will repeat it at that place.
Mrs. John Archibald died Friday
evening at the age of A years. Mrs.
Archibald had a shock about eight
years ago and had been confined to her
bed most of the time since She leaves
a husband and three children Robert,
Marion and Pauline; also two brothers,
Myron and Wilson Billings, and sew
eral half brothers and sisters. she
was member of the Congregational
church and the Woman's relief corps.
Rev. W. F. White conducted the fun
eral services at the house Sunday al
ternoon. Burial was at Pine Grove
cemetery.
Mrs. Nellie Royce, wife of Henry
Royce, died Monday from complica-
ton of diseases. Mrs. Royce, who
was favorte among the younger PEG
pie, was about 80 years of age. She
was born in Schenectady, N. Y, and
came to Hinsdale in 1888. The funer-
al was held at the house Wednesday at
2 D. M, Rev. W. F. White officiating.
Mrs. Royces parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
W. Chamberlain, survive her. She
leaves also husband and two chill
dren-Dora May, u, and Albert A. e.
Also one sister, Mrs. Wallace Bailey of
this town, and brother, Oliver Cham
berlain of New York.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
sPOFFORD.

Misses Braley and Baker, teachers OF
the grammar and primary schools, re-
turned to their homes Saturday. Ihey
have made many friends here who
hope they will return for another year.
MIR. and Mrs. George Derby OF keene
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Elias
Wheeler Sunday. Mr.. Bates has
meved into the house recently occu-
pied by Mr.. Henderson. DR.. John
Henry of Winchendon, Mass, came
Friday to see his brother, Nathaniel
Henry, who is sick. Mr.. and Mrs;
Austin Foster and children visited
friends in Keene Sunday. Fred Far
well is at work in South Keene.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
WARDsBOR0.

The last singing school will be held
Tuesday, Feb. II. If stormy, not for
two weeks or March 3.
Rev. f. D. Brown is holding series
of revival meetings.
The A. z. club will meet with Miss
Annie Whitcomb next week Thursday
afternoon.
A company from this place attended
the concert at Newfaue Friday night.
F. B. Kidder and Mrs. W. W. Kid
der visited their sister, Mrs, Frank
Kendell of So Charlestown, \. H., the
first of the week. Mrs. Austin Grape
is stopping with Mrs. Eames. F. b.
kidder is visiting in West Springfield,
Mass. Harrie Benson is moving from
Peru into Mrs. Hiram Cobb's house. -
John Putnam has moved into the old
store. Mrs. NJ S. johnson is Wis
iting her cousin, Mrs Walter Eddy Of
Townshend.
RonaM v0,r Guh on
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13

District Deputy D. L. Spaulding
was present at the last grange. meet.
ing. The question for discussion at
the next meeting, Feb. 2, will be, rs
il desirable to amend the constitution
by abolishing the distinction of sex
and providing an educational test as a
qualification for the right of suffrage.
Speakers, Mrs. M. L. Smith, Hattie
Harris, Clara Chamberlain.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
WEST DOVER.

Verne Adams is quite sick with grip.
Mrs. NJ. J. Harris and Mrs. Nancy
Russell are also on the sick list. -Har
~ Parsons and wife, who have been
living in Boston, have come home to
spend the winter with her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. Will II. Parsons. We
are glad to welcome them back here.
Wallace Bartlett is reported very sick
with pneumonia at Wilmington.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
MARLBORO.

Miss Hattie Brayman and her neph-
ew, Arthur Snow, are with friends in
northampton. Mass. The ladies aid
met with Mrs. Geo Ames on Wednes-
day. The next meeting will be with
Mrs Clarence Halliday Wednesday,
Feb Is
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
MARRIAGES.

In Mortified. Mass, Feb. g. by Rev: g. l. SEQ
eajd Rev. George n. A. Reschkc of Wilkesbarre'
Pa and Miss Anna Moritz Of Greenfield, Mass
In south Vernon, Jan. q, by A. A. Duhkieg
ESQ, Arlon II. Minor and Pearl NJ Stearhs' po'h
In Hartford Conn, Feb. 3, by r. i; Potter
Arthur A. Carpenter of Greenfield and Edna NJ
Ward of Guilford,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
Administrators. Executors. Commissioners.

II you are friend of the Reformer or its
publishers and wish to favor us with your
business in the way Of Probate, Commits
sioners, or Executors Notices, 1t viii be
necessary for you to instruct the probate
officers TO send all such notices for publ
cation In the Reformer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13

ertson last week. Fred +. Porter and
friend from West Swanzey were IN
town Saturday and Sunday, the guests
of his sister, Miss Minnie l.. Brown,
on the Mortified road.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
BIRTHS.

In East Jamaica, Jan. 4. son. La"rehoe i@''e'
TO Frank and May Penor Howard.
In Ashuelot N. H., Jan. 20, daughter 10 MI
and Mrs. John WEIGH. x,re
In Boston, Feb 8, daughter to Mr. ana "fs'
p. i. Hayden. -
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-02-13
Ideal Cash Register for Sale /!

We have for sale new Ideal Cash Register
Cost S125.00 but will be sold for $1,000. WI
wants it? Come in and see it before someOn
else gets it. IILLERY & co, Bratteboft
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25

horbitant prices for beef, pork and
mutton, while retail prices have
-~een low and uniform. Pork has
sold right along at from l24 to Is
cent retail per pound, while whols-
sale prices run from $l2.60 to $13. 60
per hundred, delivered at stand.
Now, where is the ghost of a retail
dealer unless he has the stability of
a Dr.. Tanner to fast forty days at a
time without the luxury Of a meal
or the smell of one?
Will the dictators instruct their
men to leave the retail business
alone in the the Black Hills, or hear
some upleasant things that might
arouse puolic curiosity with an un-
profitable result to somebody?
From Your humble servant raised
in a packing house from infancy.
Respectfully,
RUDOLPH knoll.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
Notice Before tax Deed Shall Issue.
State OF South Dakota Dakota,1
CQuntY OF PanninptOn. lSS

To Charles R. Price, and to all others inter.
osted or concerned:
You ars hereby notified that on the 4,h day
OF November 1901, the then treasurer OF said
Pennington County. South Dakota, offered for
sale and sold to said Pennington County,
South Dakota, 1t being the only bidder there.
for, the following described real estate. situat.
ed In said Pennington County, South Dakota,
to.wit:
The East half OF the Southwest quarter and
the West half OF the south east quarter OF seq.
ton Twenty-Five t22O township.two "a, North
OF Range six 90 East IT the b. II. NJ, contain.
ing one hundred and sixty acres moro or less
according to the Government Survey, the same
being real estate, for the delinquent taxes tor
the year 1900, with interest ana penalty there
Oh which were then due and delinquent, to
gether with the costs allowed by law, and A
certificate OF said SAFE thereof was duly isssed
70 said Pennington county; that afterward and
on 4th day OF November 1901, Mary f. Ma
~tifcate to said county, which said certificate
has been for O valuable consideration duly as.
sighned to and Is now legally owned and held
by the said Mary 4. Mslonsy. that u period
OF over years has elapsed sines the making
OF SAID Sale; that no person or persons have re-
deemed said premises from said sale, and that
the right OF redemption Of said premises from
said sab including said taxcs and penalties and
interest accrued and 20 accrue since said
law will expire and a deed to said promises be
made anc executed by the treasurer OF said
Pennington County. South Dakota. to the
undersigned after sixty days from the com.
plsted service OF this notice.
Dated at Rapid City, South Dakota, this 9Th
day OF Dsee mber A. D. 1903,
MARY Z. MALoNEY.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
HORSE REPORT.

or horses inspected and shipped from Penn
ington county, during the month of October.
1903. as shown by the sheriff's certificates OF
inspection on file in this office.
Twenty-one horses shipped by a. Q. Cordes,
to Chicago, H., October 5. 1908, from the stock
yards at Rapid City, South Dakota, described
as follows:
5horses branded two lazy BIS, one over the
Other on left hip.
One horse branded lazy P on left hip.
s horses branded TIP on left shoulder.
| horse branded two lazy BIS, A., lazy K, over
the other. on the left hip.
l horse branded JH, connected. lazy JH con
nected over, on left shoulder, two lazy BIS one
over the other, en- left thigh.
2ho~SeS branded FL on left shoulder, BIB
connected on left thigh.
horses branded lazy P on left shoulder.
l2 colts, no brand.
Six horses shipped by James II. Chase, to
Wolcott, Colorado, October IL, 1908,
from Rapid City, South Dakota, described as
follows:
9 blacksmares brand UP on left hip.
1 gray geldlng branded JAK with . bar
across, on left shoulder.
bay geldings branded JAK with a bar across.
on left shoulder.
Two horses shipped by h. Roettiger, 10 WI.
mona, Minnesota, or Fountain City Wisconsin,
October Is. 1903, from Rapid City, South d.
k1ta, described as follows:
2 gray horses, no brands.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-12-25
HILL CITY NOTES.

Hill City has been we'll repres-
entsd in Rapid City the last week
as witnesses and principals in the
Compton VS. Driver case. Mr..
Compton sued Mr.. Driver for
$4,000 damages and a verdict was
rendered in favor Of the defendant
Mr.. Driver.
The lecture given by Miss Lii
ian Phelps at the Methodist Church
last Wednesday night was not as
we'll attended as it should have
been but those who were there GER
tainIy enjoyed a are treat. Her
subject was "The .Enternal City"
and her oratorical ability and char
ming of delivery held the
audience in apt attention through
out the entire evening.
The Knights OF Pythias held
there annual election, and lnstalla-
ton of Officers LAST Wednesday
night aftet which they adjourned to
the restaurant when an c elegant
lunch was served and a peasant
hour was spent in conversation
ard a fragant hanannah.
Mr. and Mrs. Cation drove down
to Rapid City, last Monday return
ing Wednesday. Mr.. Cation in
forms US that the various Masonic
Orders had a grand good time at
their joint installation. The Officers
of the Blue Lodge were installed
by Post Grand Master, John F..
S%chrader, The Eastern Star Lodge
Officers were Installed by Post Ma
iron, Mrs. Minnie Cation. The
officers of the Royal Arch wsre in
stalled by Post High Priest Morris
Apple, after which covers were laid
for $50 people. There were visitors
from Pennington County.