davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10
ATHENS

A number of the townspeopie spent
the Fourth in keene.
Our young minister has completed
his college course and is now occupy
ing the pulpit.
The barn belonging to David Hitch.
cock was burned July 2, the cause OF
the fire is yet unknown.
The schools in town finished July 3.
They were taught by Rev. Mr.: Dunn of
Athens and Miss Warren of Massachu-
sets.
Prof Downs and family with other
friends snent the Fourth on their coun-
trv farm known as the MCGOWAN farm.
The townspeople had a picnic by the
pond and at the close, they formed a
procession with a drum corps and went
around to Prof. Downs and made them
a call
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10
EAST DOVER.

Harry Jefts went Monday to Brattle-
boro to work in Estey's shops on a
bench saw.-Mrs. ". d. Howe and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Hale went-o Brat
tleboro Monday.-Mr. and RS. Cliff
ford Lazelle's mothers, Mrs. Janet
Snow of this place, and Mrs. Agnes
Lazelle of Brattleboro, have been
guests at their home this week. Fred
Randall and family of Boston, Mass,
were guests at W. c. Halladay's Sat
urday, returning to Newfane Sunday,
where Mrs. Randall and children are
staying dur. the summer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10
SOUTH VERNON.

Mrs. Wallace Stoddard of Williams
town, Mass, is guest at F. W. Stod-
dard's this week. Mrs j. G. Wealth
erhead has gone to Brattleboro to visit
her daughter, Mrs. G. III. Thomas, for
few weeks. and Mrs. George
Allis of Northampton and William
johnson, jr., and wife of Worcester,
Mass, were over Sunday guests at F.
". johnson s.-Master Philip Wood of
Mortified, Mass, is spending the
week at c. H. Newton's. and
Mrs. Elijah Stebbius returned to
Fitchburg, Mass, Thursday. after
spending a week here. The sick are all
about the same.-Mr. and Mrs. G.
Adams visited in Marlboro Tuesday
and A. Prouty is away on vacation.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10
ROCKINGHAM.

Twenty-six members of our grange
attended the Bellows Falls meeting
Tuesday evening, it being neighbors
night. All were much pleased with
the entertainment given them.
Mrs. c. G. Stowell is visiting at H.
p. Fairs in Putney this week. Mrs.
George Divoll visited at j, B. Divoll's
from Friday until Tuesday. - Mrs.
Genie Crazy has gone to keyesville
and Glens Falls for visit. Arthur
Proctor came up from Boston to spend
the Fourth and Sunday with his par
from here attended the
Fourth of July celebration at Keene.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10
EAST JAMAICA.

A goodly number went from here to
celebrate the Fourth at South London
derry. Miss Nellie Elmore returned to
her home in Westmoreland, n. H..
Monday. Mrs. Edna Wright of Con-
cord. n. H., was tie guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. ii. Gleason yer the Fourth. -
Mrs. Z. S. Allen went to Southamp-
ton Tuesday to visit her son, George
f. Allen and family. Gleason
is helping Frank Leonard through the
bay on.-Bert Sage of Wardsboro
is at work for c. E. Symonds and W. j.
Allen for n. F. Pierce. Quite a num-
Der went from here to Howe's dance
July 3.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10
NoRTHFIELD

Parker sprained his ankle July
lila jumping fence in his pas
Sunday school concert will be
asr At No. 3 Sunday, July y, which
mise, ,o TO be very good. All are cor
ally invited
rbs sbeathing over the lamp in Bris-
~ ~ rim store caught fire from the
M Haze recently, but prompt action
,lifnoushed the flame and no serious
image was done.
NJ. Griffin and four children of
' ftr are visiting her brother, John
,,aIl On the way from the station
little boy fell out Of the wagon
was badly injured, the wheel run
| ~ over him.
robn Shea died of consumption at
home of his uncle, John Shea, on
s,Jow street, Wednesday morning,
a 81 wears and 5 months. The fun
lsIvas held Thursday, the body being
ken away for burial.
Tbp body of George Chamberlain of
tmeryjlle was brought to the Farms
tnrtev for burial Friday, July 3.
| Iaayes four brothers, two sisters,
! b and daughter. Mr.. Chamberlain
well known here and much sympa-
4 is felt for the family.
4 peighborhood picnic was held in
/ Alexander's pasture July 4. About
! were present. Games were played
\ The following program given Mu-
| Fitchburg band; address, Bessie
Edmond; song, Ethel jackson
Mammals Darling,' Gladys Slate;
|usic by graphophone; recitation,
|oreDce Adams; Little Light, )"
FeIla Howes; music, graphophone;
citation Ida Paine: music. Isa
|ve: song, Ethel Jackson when
! and | Got Tied Alice Parker;
Citation, Bessie Hammond; music.
| ND, Laura Martineau; recitation,
Eella Howes; song, Mr.. Hansen of
| Hermon; reading, Miss Holton;
Esc, Isa Howe" Hired Girl" Cert
|de Howes; recitation, Harold Rice:
|l;c. harp. Laura Martipeau: reci-
Zion. Ethel Carroll: recitation, Flor
be Carroll; music by graphophone.
Ike ice cream, lemonade and fruit
ne served and all reported an en-
liable time.
Misses Pauline and Maud Landes
Eye for Spartansburg, Pa, this week.
bliss Mabelle Learnard of West Hal
i. Vt, is at E. ". Smiths. Mrs.
|W. Newcomb of East Orange, N. j.,
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
fsrles Pomeroy. DIR. Robert Cast
keof New York is at F. E. Heald's.
Fred Williams, with his family, is
biting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Williams. Mr.. Stoddard Of Vernon
working for E. E. Howes. Sam
|exander of Boston has come to spend
! summer vacation at his grandfath-
IS G. F. Alexander's. Mrs. Fred
klgan has returned from Boston. -
b. Wood has returned from Orange
by her sister, Mrs. Put
b, who will spend a few days with
MIR. and Mrs. Sam Kitchen and
Fighter of Spencer and Frank Ross
Greenfield spent the Fourth with
biz mother, Mrs. G. W. Stratton of
Farms. Admiral Leach was in
Fn for the Fourth. Mr.. and Mrs.
|rden of Orange have been guests of
ID. Adams. Albert Sawyer of Fitch
Fg has been making a flying visit |
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10
WEST puMMERsTON.

Mrs. Marsh has purchased the Eli
hu Wilson place.
Miss MaudA Wilson has gone TO
Montpelier to visit her numerous
friends. Essie Knight Bliss,
wife of John k. Bliss, and daughter
Helen of Akron. o., are visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Knight.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10
HALIFAX.

Mrs. Alice Prouty is little more
comfortable. though yet quite ill.
Miss Elizabeth Stanclift of Spencer,
n. Y, a teacher in one of the public
schools of Brooklyn, y. Y. has been
spending a part of her vacation with
her aunt, Mrs. James Willard and her
cousin, Mrs. Hosea Fisher, leaving
Tuesday TO visit other friends.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10

io,ai number of marriages on Friday.
slAnl' I only per cent. of the whole
80 showing the extent of superstition
~ 70 that day. Thousands of people
6s sS,ions OF the world are superstitious,
sop.e Of brains snd intellect. There Is
" sics'liloh. however, in the statement
"; y. TAYLOR Old Bourbon and u.
~ fnre Rye Whistles are the best
- o. the kind in the world. Physi-
/ w eonnoisseurs recommend them be-
y ,aeir purity. Proprietors' firm
W The label and over the cork.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10

Strength and vigor come of good
food, duly digested. Force, ready
to-serve wheat and barley food, adds
no burden, but sustains, nourishes, in
vigorates. Eft
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10
stops the Cough
and works of the Cold.

laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure q coio
IN o1eday. No cure, no Pay. Price . cents
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10
Heals and Comforts the Skin

Unlike taleum powders IL is . skin medicine.
Best infant and adult skin powder in the world.
All druggists. Csc. Sample free.
COMFORT POWDER CO., hartford, Conn.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10

GO. TsiOr whisslss for sOcla I'D invalid psss
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-10
MORE THAN A srIMULANT"
"MoRE THAN A 9TIMULANT"
and refreshing drink
salad"

ceyon and India Tea "Iced," is nutritious and
delicious. Sealed lead packets only Black, Mixed
NATURAL GREEN. Goo and zoe per pound. By all
grOcerS.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

The people of Vicksburg are exercis-
ing the muscles of their hind legs
to their full capacity on account of
the raise in the water rates of that
city 1t is stated that the raise has
been from 80 to 500 per cent, and
while it is river water with the larg-
est proportion of the mud taken out of
it, it is nevertheless the same old
water But it is not the purpose of
the Progress to help the Y icksburgers
to kick We have no kick coming in
that direction, for here we have the
finest artesian water on earth, about
two dozen artesian overflow wells
that run from sixty to two hundred
and fifty gallons to the minute.
But the Vicksburg case reminds US
that where there is monopoly it sell
dom ever fails to squeeze its customers
wherever it can and it is only the
fear of competition that keeps many
of them in the proper bounds. Elec-
trio light companies, water supply
companies and street car companies all
appear to have been fashioned and
shaped in the same molds and wher-
ever they are they never fail to
squeeze their customers. And yet if
one argues that public utilities
should be under the control and be
managed by a municipality for the
good of the public they will stick
their hands behind their backs and say
"we are candidates for aldermen, -
indicating that bride will naturally
drop into their hands. Some just such
aldermen have withdrawn their hands
from the rear and while they have &
strong grasp on the handle of shovel
they are doing service for the state.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02
CHANGES WATER TO KEROSENE
Foreign Inventor Has Arrived with
Plan to Demolish Standard
Oil Trust.

New York Herald.
Fearing the wrath of the Standard
Oil Company and of the Pennsylvania
oil operators, ON account of the re-
markable substitute for petroleum
which he says he has made, Charles
Fritz de Morgenstern waits at the
Hotel Lafayette for future develop
ments.
He came to this country two weeks
ago with his idea and with a box of
chemicals by means of which he says
he can make many barrels of artifi-
cal petroleum at cent gallon.
''Then it could be sold for five
cents a gallon" said the inventor
yesterday, land that would he at
half the price which is obtained for
the kerosene which we burn in lamps.
I might sell my Invention for
81, 600, 600 and an interest in the COM
pany Perhaps l could sell the secret
and Rockefeller could keep it locked
up in his safe for a while, or I could
show him how to make kerosene non-
explosive
Mr. Morgenstern is of French
descent, and he is. also connected with
the family of James II of Scotland,
he says Educated as physician, he
also took several courses of chemis-
try. He exhibited certificates from
the University of Brussels and of
Bonn and from an English school.
His home is at Diano Marina, Italy,
not far from Monte Carlo.
He said that two years ago he be-
gan his experiments with view of
obtaining fluid which could be
used in motor cars, and quite by acct
dent he discovered the remarkable
substitute for kerosene.
The inventor says the liquid is
largely water and that its properties
are impaired by the addition of a
chemical salt, which is obtained from
vegetable matter The wick which
is used in lamps filled with his
petroleum substitute is soaked with
acetic acid.
1.-The new fuid,'' continued Mr..
Mrogenstern, will burn with five
times the light of ordinary kerosene,
and it will not explode under any
circumstances 1t has no flash test
because it will not fash at any tenn
perature. 1t is not adapted for use
in motor cars because it gives forth
no explosive vapor, but at the same
time for heating and lighting it is
all that could be desired
"Once the world knows the value
of my invention" he said, the
petroleum business will be revolution
lied. The Standard Oil men will be
amazed. Thep will want to kill me
when they see what can be done. l
would want at least million of
dollars, for I was led to make this
discovery because / wished to have
money. / hardly know what would
do with q million. yet I think I
should have it if wealthy men or
ganized company.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.

Jackson June 2. Several senate
rial executive committees have held
their meetings during the week, and
on each occasion where the question
of f1oater senator has been bought up
it has been decided to maintain the
time-honored policy of alternating
between the counties For instance
Lefiore county had foater senator
last year, and during the next tern
a Tallahatchie county man will
serve.
In counties awarded the fioater sen
atorship, and where two or NOR
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

The whitecappers have broken out
again in Franklin and Amite coun-
ties. The next circuit court should
remember that to be Intent with
these men is like being Intent with a
rattlesnake. Their action this time
shows the greatest disregard for the
magistracy and these whitecappers
should be taught a lesson. Judge
Powell and other judges and the courts
have given them fair warning -have
almost pleaded with them to stop
whiteeapping and make good citizens,
but instead of that as soon as the law
turns its back, as it were, they are at
their old devilment again. Apply the
law vigorously and they will come
under like little lambs.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

Now if the negro woman who pro-
phesied that Pine Bluff was to have
been washed away by food last Fri
day had amended her prophesy and
stated that it was Kansas City that
she meant Saturday instead of Friday
she would have come nearer hitting
the nail on the head. And then
those snollygosters of Pine Bluff who
ran away on account of her prophecy
could have exclaimed, 81 told you
so ;,
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

Juts at present Jackson is the hap
piest town in the state. Yesterday it
struck artesian water at the depth of
ITO feet and it was so proud that its
correspondents telegraphed it all over
the country. About the same time
Hattiesburg also struck an overflow
stream, flowing sixty gallons per
minute through two inch pipe. at a
depth of a little over three hundred
feet, and making about twenty five
overflow wells for this city. The
fact was not telegraphed to any one
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

1t is calculated now by an eminent
man that the trip around the world
can be made in either of two routes
which he mentions in sixty five days.
The routes should be thoroughly
studied by the state treasurers. Some
of them may have an occasion to make
the trip some time in the future.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

Those officers who took Philippine
wives have war on hand that will
last some time. The government of
this country has informed them that
they must stick to Minnie. This is
not the extent that the government
should have resorted to. 1t should
courtmarshal them.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

A preacher up in CoviDgton county
announced as candidate for office,
but after remaining in the race for a
time withdrew, declaring that relig-
ion and politics would not mix.
Then the gentleman should try to i'm
prove his religion.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

Forty is considered a green old age
for one to live in Breathitt or Clay
county in Kentucky. But the citizen
has the consolation Of feeling that
when he dies he can leave with less re-
greet than any other place in the
country.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

The weather in May was just a.
mean as it could be and that of June
did not feel this morning that it was
going to be hot number.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

as it is such a common thing to get
an overflow we'll in this city. But
at the same time The Progress con-
graduates Jackson and hopes it may
repeat the dose until all the citizens
of that city will return to the drink
ing of water.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

candidates are in the field. the pri-
mary will be confind exclusively TO
this county, the ratification of the
associate county being taken for
granted
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02
Half Rates to Meridian & Jackson,
Miss.

Account four states colonization
league and board of trade meeting,
Meridian. Miss, May 26 1908, and dedi-
cation ceremonies laying corner stone
state capitol. and state confederate
veterans reunion. jackson. Mississippi,
June 2-3, 1908; Mobile & Ohio ticket
agents in Mississippi will sell tickets at
rate of one far plus 25 cents for the
round trip. Ask agents for particulars
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

The ice man thinks it is simply an
outrage. He is mad and wants to
make it hot for the weather clerk.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

One thing is certain that Penny
packer has the bag to prove that il
was regular snipe hunt.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

Oh, this suspense! Why don't Mr.
Bryan say whom he wants nominated
so the country can proceed to laugh ?
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

When arson is added to thievery in
Hattiesburg it is about time to say
something
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

J. Pierp was born in Americe
This was done to save the ferry fare
across the ocean.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

Memphis now owns its water plant
and hereafter will have water tc
throw at fires
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

When it rains in Kansas City it
pOurG.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02
YOUNG MAN.

This is not intended for the shiftless.
stand up in the road and go to sleep kind,
but to the LIVE young man who wants to
DO SOMETHING and BE SOMEBODY. I sug-
gest that you come and buy house and lot
or vacant lot, pay something down and
then pay a-little -as-you-please, each month
until you pay off your debt My word for it
in less than five years you will be the richer
and happier by it.
have helped many man get q home
and will help you, if you want to BETTER
your condition in life.
The married man who is tired Of paying
rent, should come to see me. as have a good
remedy for him.
Awaiting your commands, I remain,
The breadwinners friend,
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-02

Screen doors and windows. water &C oilers, ice
cream treezers. filters, poultry netting, gar
den hose for sprinkling, lawn settees, ham
mOcks. etc.,
Evening journal., 1903-05-26
OFFICER HAS ROUGH
AND TUMBLE FIGHT
Fought One-half Hour With
a Prisoner Early This
Morning

The case OF Generosa Misda, charged
with selling liquor without a license, was
again called in City Court this morning
and continued until Friday.
william Murphy was charged with inter-
fering and resisting an officer and fined
SO and costs. Patrolman Edward Dutton
testified that he arrested the defendant
after a itussle lasting almost a half hour.
He first saw the prisoner at Seventh and
Pine streets with companion kicking a
man lying PROSTATE in the street. Upon
his arrival on the scene a crowd of ten
men standing upon the corner ran away,
but Murphy stood his ground and began 70
use abusive language toward him. After
taking the beaten man home, Dutton de-
cided to arrest his tormentor who refused
to go home.
John Conner the man who was the vic
tim of Murphy and the latter's companion
appeared in court and plainly showed the
effects Of rough usage. His face was in a
terribly bruised and swollen condition. y
Emma Miller, colored, was fined 81 and
costs for disorderly conduct. She attracted
much attention while sitting in the dock
because of the peculiar growth and extra
thumb ON her left hand.
The case of Stella Platter, charged with
assault and battery was dismissed upon
the request OF Assistant City Solicitor
Price.
Evening journal., 1903-05-26
BRAKEMAN FASTENED
BENEATH FALLING CAR
J. II. Miller Crushed, Is
Pinioned Beneath Car
for Long Time

The first accident In the new Edge
Moor yard of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company occurred early this
morning, when J. II. Miller a brake
man living at No. 3O2 Walnut street.
was crushed beneath a freight car that
jumped the track and fell ON him.
He was at work on the south
hump when a car was cut loose 60
be pushed over the incline 10 be classi-
fed. The unfortunate man stepped on
the engine 10 get out of the way of the
car. but just as Il was abreast Of him
il jumped the rails and tumbled over.
He tried to get away but was too late,
and was pinioned beneath the heavy
car and horribly mashed.
The accident was seen by the other
members Of the crew. who hastened to
his assistance, but he was so tightly
wedged beneath the car that he could
not be removed until jacks were se-
cured and the car raised. They
brought him, unconscious, to this city,
on a shifting engine, which was met by
the Phoenix ambulance, which took
him to the Delaware Hospital. His
condition improved slightly and al
though horribly mashed, he may live.
Evening journal., 1903-05-26
Another Arrest Made.

Cincinnati, May 26.-Word was re-
ceived by Federal officers here that Jo-
seph NJ. Johns was arrested at Rock
Vile, Ind. Johns. it is said, was the
man who worked directly with John
]. Ryan and accepted the money for
the Tyner letter. According to the fed
eral officers. Johns first offer for the
letter was for $4,000. Ryan refused to
pay that amount, when Johns agreed to
compromise for 50, 500. Johns and Ryan
met at the Gibson House, in this city.
January u. when Ryan paid over the
money and in return received the let
ter which was used in advertising the
"get-rich-Quick" scheme Subsequent
" Ryan paid Johns $4,000 more for
other services.
Evening journal., 1903-05-26
KNIGHTS IN PHILADELPHIA
st. Johns commandery, Knights Tenn
plar, Attending Pennsylvania
Meeting.

Headed by the First Regiment
Band, St. Johns COmmandery, No. L.
Knights Templar, marched down Mar
ket street this morning on their way
to Philadelphia, where they will attend
the Grand Commandery meeting OF
Pennsylvania.
Much favorable comment was heard
from the large crowd who were wait
ing to see the knights pass. They are
a well-drilled body, and march like
seasoned veterans, their movements
being the swing Of men thoroughly ac-
customed TO marching in ranks.
The local knights will take part in
the parade in Philadelphia this after
noon, and should create a favorable
impression with their costumes and
marching. The commandery was in
Philadelphia last night attending a re-
ception in the State Fencibles Ar
mory They went to the city in a spe-
cial train, accompanied by their ladies
and were met by st. Adams Com
mandery and escorted to the Armory.