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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
VERNON.

J. A. Beers who has been N !, :,
to be out again.
Engineer w. H. Burrows il ~
a vacation of ten days.
Mrs. Albert Jaquith has b..,
Londonderry for several days
Rev. F. E. Brooks will preach h ,
chapel Sunday morning at II o'sas
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Davis TN,
Newport. N. H., last week IA !,
Mrs. b. r. Allen.
E. A. and Miss Clarissa Pa
turned from a trip to Newport X,
and Sunapee Lake last week.
Miss Florence Barnes visited j
tives in Jamaica last week and \
her sister, Miss Ailida Barnes ~.r|
few days in Brattleboro.
Misses Lucy and Cynthia Wmi,l
Mrs. Corliss and Mrs. Fitch Of IA
field were guests of Mrs. HI
Woodland last week. Mrs. WR1
Alexander of Mortified visited X
Curtis Severance recently.
Mrs. Eugene Pratt of Newton "
who has been visiting her sists, n
Edith Hill, returned to her hone /;
urday. Mrs. Pratts two little \
who have been spending yg
weeks with their aunt, accomu1l
her.
Our schools will commence Tus1
Sept. s. Miss Hattie Prescott will d
in the north school; Miss Ga |
Hinsdale. the center school; d
Blanche Sewall of Royalton thsh
school and Miss Nettie Evans
Mortified the school in South Tn}
Thirty of "the neighbors" Ess
tertained by Miss Zelia Johnson
day evening. After listening
hour to excellent instrumental nd
the company played cards. Ths
prize was won by Mrs. Susan Va
and Ira Mather; second by Miss Vi
Whitney and third by Mrs. MIA
Cake and lemonade were serEsl
the close of a very enjoyable eTsd
Vernon grange will hold rsF
meeting Saturday evening a
week. The grange has accepted u
vitation to attend grange meetl
Guilford "Wednesday evening. SEP
and it is expected Vernon grange
furnish the entertainment. F. E
son, master of Vernon grange
close his store at $50 Wednesdg
ening so that he and his family
attend the meeting.
The ladies' circle and their tra
were entertained by Miss Zelia u
son and Mrs. Will Squires at the
of Miss johnson Thursday aitan
A fine musical program was give
young ladies visiting in town
New York. Newton, Mass, and
tleboro, also singing and Is1
menal music by some OF our
young people. An excellent ~
was served on the lawn and neaFF
dollars were added to the treasa'
the ladies' circle.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
WILLIAM SVIllE.

Miss Stella Morse has been visiting
her sister in Brookline.
Our village school began Monday
with Fred Gilbert as teacher
w. H. Holbrook of Keene was in
town on business this week.
Miss Florence Adams went to
Grafton Monday to teach school.
Mrs Fred Houghton and son George
of Brattleboro spent Sunday in town.
Robert White came home from Bos-
ton Monday night to spend several
days.
Sidney Hescock and bride returned
from their wedding trip Monday even
ing.
Duane White and family of Rox-
bury, Mass, come to-day for visit
with his brother, DR.. White.
Charlotte Wheeler has finished work
for DR.. White. She begins her school
in East Dover Monday.
Mrs Fl. NJ. Collins of Marlboro and
Mrs. Fred Brown and daughter of
Wardsboro are visiting at L. f.
STATIONS.
Miss Florence Dickinson finishes
work as clerk in A. NJ. Merrifield's
store this week. Her place will be
taken by Miss Florence Merrifield.
W. N. Barber of Somerville. Mass.
has been the guest of his sister Mrs
G. b. Lamb. He gave a very inter-
esting talk at the Universalist church
Sunday morning.
Misses Abbie Adams and Beulah
Timson went to Leland and Gray
Seminary, Townshend, Tuesday. Rob-
ert White, Adm Houghton, Nellie
Dickinson and Sadie Underwood of
Newfane go to Goddard Seminary,
Barre. next Tuesday. Miss Louise
Merrfield returns to Mortified Sem
mary Tuesday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Cutting re-
turned to Boston Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Durham left
Monday for New York and expect to
sail Wednesday for Paris, their future
home.
Leonard Mother and two sisters who
have been boarding at George Gould's,
returned to their home in Bellows
Falls Monday.
Following is the list of teachers for
the fall term: Miss Myra Ashwell in
No. 1; Miss Cora Barnes in No. 2; Miss
Esther Meacham in No. 3; Miss Flora
Bemis in No. 4; Miss Annie Thomas in
No. s; grammar. Miss Caroline Miller
in No. s: primary w. H. Blanchard in
No. 3; Miss Emma Lewis in No. II,
grammar: Miss Dalton in No. IA, prim-
airy.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
hINspALE.

Miss Modena Booth returned Sun
day from visit in Keene.
Miss Anna Jolidon OF Boston is the
guest of Miss Elizabeth Robinson.
Mrs ]. ]. Streeter and daughter
returned Monday from Springfield.
The entering class in the high
school Is a record breaker, having rs
members.
Miss Gladys Butler of Chesterfield
was the guest of Miss Clara Stearns
Wednesday.
Mrs. George Stevens and son Edwin
returned last week from nine
weeks outing.
Benjamin F. Adams came home
yesterday from Washington, D. c., for
a short vacation
The high and grammar schools be-
gan Monday All the other schools
will begin Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Mrs. G. H. Bailey chaperoned a
party of young people at Lake Spot
ford from Friday until Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jakway of Waterbury
are visiting Mrs. Jakways grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. L. Sanderson
Rev. w. F.. White and two sons re-
turned Tuesday morning from their
summers outing in New York state
Miss Sarah Stearns went to Boston
Tuesday, where she entered the train
ing school for nurses at the Children's
hospital.
The Methodist ladies gave a lawn
party at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
ctrn
Wednesday.
Roy Dawson came home from the
Orthopidic hospital in Philadelphia
Friday. His condition shows graft
flying improvement.
The members of ST. Joseph's parish
gave a lawn party and dance on the
grounds belonging to Miss Esther
Dickinson Thursday evening.
Tickets for Hearts of Oak" which
is to be presented at the Opera house
Sept 10, will go on sale at NJ. S.
Manns pharmacy Saturday, at p. m.
The young ladies' of the Congrega-
tional church gave a successful supper
and entertainment at the vestry
Wednesday evening. The program
consisted of instrumental music by
Misses StearnS and Lewis and singing
by Mrs. E. L. Robinson and Miss
White.
A banquet was served at Hotel Ash
uelot last week Thursday evening in
honor of Francis Golden, who has re-
turned home after three years service
in the Philippines. Mr.. Golden was
escorted from his home to the hotel
by a delegation of Civil and Spanish
war veterans, led by a band and the
street was brilliant with colored
lights.
Mr. and Mrs. John Donovan cele-
brated their golden wedding in a quiet
way at their High street home Thurs
day evening, Aug. 81 A large num-
Der of friends and relatives called to
offer congratulations and dainty re-
freshments were served. Rev. D. c.
Ling. in behalf of thssguests presented
the aged couple with sum of money.
The bride, whose maiden name was
Elinora Lillis, was married to John
Donovan by Rev. FIR. Gibbons in
Fitchburg in 1853.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
Labor Day Celebration.

The Putney Athletic association
will hold Labor Day celebration
Monday, Sept. Z, in Putney village.
commencing at 8 a. m. A very inter-
esting schedule of events has been ar
ranged. The morning will be given up
to foot races, jumping, putting shot
tug of war, etc. At IL O'Clock a basket
picnic will be held. The sports will be
resumed at 1880 p. m. with a game of
old-fashioned round ball to be followed
by game of base ball at 3 p. m. be-
tween Bellows Falls and Putney The
game of round ball as played 40 years
ago ought to prove a very interesting
novelty to the younger generation. 1t
is expected that the base ball game be-
tween Bellows Falls and Putney will
be a scorcher. Everybody in town
should come and make the occasion a
successful one. Those wishing to en-
ter for the races, etc, should give their
names to C. e. Hayward by $3.50 a. m.
Sept. Z, when the entries will close No
entrance fee will be charged and
events will not be open to those out
side the town,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
Derbv.Leonard,

A quiet and pretty wedding took
place at the Leonard farm on Tower
Hill Saturday morning when Samuel
Carroll Derby of Columbus, Ohio, and
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Leonard
were married. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. D. l.. Fisher in the
dining room, which was beautifully
decorated with flowers and foliage.
The bride was charmingly gowned
in pale gray crepe de chine made over
white taffeta, with trimmings of rare
old lace. Only relatives and a few
invited friends were present at the
ceremony. Mr.. Derby is professor of
Latin in the university of Ohio and
Mrs. Derby is a graduate of Radcliffe
college and before her marriage was
successful teacher in school
for young ladies in Cambridge, Mass.
She has many friends in Hinsdale who
wish her much happiness in her new
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Derby will be
at home after Oct. l, at No. SO 18th
avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
EAST DOVER.

Miss Marion Howe commenced her
school in Brookside Monday.
Leon Bugbee of Springfield is
sepnding his vacation here boarding at
c. l.. Halls.
Edwin Sherman of Providence r. l.,
is the guest of his parents, Rev. and
Mrs. C. S. Sherman.
Raymond and Sherwood Willard of
Greenfield. Mass, are spending their
vacation with friends here.
George Butler of Providence. R. l.,
returned home Saturday after a two
weeks vacation with friends here.
Several from here attended the
Windham County Baptist association
meeting at Townshend. Wednesday.
Schools will begin in Nos. and 8
next week; that in No. commenced
Monday, Winifred Sherman teacher.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
A Pretty Home weddino.

very pretty home wedding took
place at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
d. Maher Tuesday evening, when their
elder daughter. Lizzie B., was united
in marriage to Earle F. Davis, Rev. NJ.
F. Hardy of Townshend performing
the ceremony using the ring service.
The bride was dressed in light brown
and carried bride roses. The rooms
were decorated with evergreen and as
tiers. Only the immediate families of
the happy couple were present and
many useful and ornamental pres
ents were received. The best wishes
of a host of friends for long and hap
py life go with the young couple.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
Mann Beauchine,

Patrick Mann and Miss Josephine
Beauchine were married at the Cath
Ollie church Wednesday morning, Aug.
26, Rev. d. c. Ling performing the
ceremony. The couple We're attended
by Paul H. Mann as groomsman and
Miss Florence Beauchine as maid of
honor. The bridal party entered the
church to the strains of wedding
march played by Miss Rose Duffey.
The brides gown was Of white
mousseline de sole and her sister was
dressed in a tan colored muslin with
hat to match. Immediately following
the ceremony, a breakfast was served
to a large number of relatives and
friends at the home Of the brides par
ents on Fitzgerald court. The couple
took the IL o'clock train amid showers
of rice for trip to Boston and vari-
GUS other places, and on their return
will reside in Hinsdale.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
IANDGROVE.

Frank Hilliard of Springne'-
iting in town.
Ethel Smith is spending j
in Tiverton, r. !.
H. w. Rice comes out W., ~.
Thresher-separator and s@
CINE. \
School in Dist. Nos. anu -;
Sept. Z. Mrs. johnson '
Dist. No. 2. A
Cyril Allen shows the emu. us
of one hill of early Rose po's
in number, weighing ; IDS
The body of Isaac DAVIS q %
field. was brought here foI - -.
week. Mr.. Davis was q - 81 4
dent of this town anu
friends here.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
BROOKLYN e.

Mrs. Delilah Ford is visiting at
Brattleboro this week.
J. r. Parker of Charlestown, n. H,
is visiting his friends here.
George Bush and wife of Northamp-
ton, Mass. are at his fathers, L. w.
Bush's. Mr.. Bush is in poor health.
Miss Mabel Hastings. who has spent
her vacation with her aunt, F. A.
Stickney. goes this week to Brattle-
boro to continue her school.
John Marshall and Fred Wiley of
Newport, n. H., formerly employed in
Pierce's mill. are visiting their friends
here, stopping at F. L. Potwine's.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
NEWFAN e.

Miss Stella Micott has returned to
her work in Springfield, Mass.
Many of the city guests are gone
now to their respective homes.
d. d. Dutton is bringing the schol-
ars from No. to the village school.
Mrs. J. L. Gates has arrived home
from the Mary Fletcher hospital in
Burlington.
s. G.. Brown has gone to Windsor
where he has employment with the
American Bridge Co
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
pUMMERsToN CENTER.

Question to be discussed in the
grange September sth: Are the i'm
provements in kitchen and pantry
equal to those on the farm?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
GUIlFORD,

Communion will be observed in the
Congregational church next Sunday,
following the regular service at IL
o'clock.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04

Mrs. Helen Sanderson Aver, aged SO,
died at her home here yesterday morn
ing II; 80 of diabetes. She was taken
i'll Tuesday night and grew steadily
worse until the end. Mrs. Aver was
born in Galva. Ill, and was the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. E Sanderson, now
of this town. She leaves besides her
husband, A. J. Aver, three little chill
dren, and three sisters, Mrs. E. Aver of
Windsor. Mrs. f. Z. Smith of Dover,
n. H., and Mrs E. S. Marsh of Cam
bria, Mich. The funeral will be held
at her late home Saturday at p. m.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04
THE w1NDHAM COUNTY REFoRMER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1908
PUTIN EY.

Wardsboro last week.
Milo Headle of Bellows Falls is Wis
iting his uncle here this week.
Mrs. Clark Hewlett and children Of
Brattleboro are visiting her father,
David Woods.
The postofflce will be closed Mon
day Labor Day, from ~ m. to p. m.
and at p. m.
Tobacco owners are cutting their
tobacco this week and report n large
crop and good quality.
Several parties were out hunting
Sept. 1, and all report a scarcity of
all kinds of small game.
John Howard returns to his work In
Maiden, Mass, next week. His fam
| lily will not go at present.
Ice cream will be put on sale at the
reading room Saturday afternoon and
evening for the next few weeks.
Mrs John E. Russell and daughters
return to Williamstown next week.
Prof Russell will remain for a few
weeks longer
improvements continue on the town
hall. 1t is now receiving a second
prove its looks.
Rev. E. r. Perkins and wife were
in Townshend Tuesday and Wednes-
day attending the meeting of the Bap-
fist association.
Putney athletics crossed bats with
the Westminster West boys Saturday
afternoon and played to the tune of
12-1 in Putney's favor.
r. w. Bailey returned to Hartford,
Conn. Saturday. II. L. Pierce re-
turned to Boston, Saturday. George
Hannum of Dalton returned home
Tuesday.
The Baptist ladies' society will meet
with Mrs. Anna Gale in Brattleboro,
Wednesday, Sept 8, going on the
a. m. train and returning on the
p. m. A full attendance is desired.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Houghton were
in Springfield Mass, a few days this
week. They go to Burlington to-mor-
row, where they will set up housekeep-
ing and make their future home.
The winter arrangement of services
at the Congregational church go into
effect next Sunday. c. +. meetings
Sunday, 6:45 p. m. Preaching at 4: 80
p. m. Holy communion next Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Annie Bemis. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Holland, died at her
home in Athens Saturday afternoon
as the result of fall. Mr.. and Mrs.
Holland attended the funeral services
held in the church at Athens. Tuesday
morning.
NJ. C.Williams's family have return
ed from their summer camp at Clare
mont Junction. The day before they
left camp their cottage caught fire.
while they We're all away at the fair
and had 1t not been for a neighbours
prompt action il would have been
burned to the ground
The town schools began work Mon
day morning with the following teach
ers in charge: Central school, Miss
Cora NJ. Kinney; No. |. advanced de-
partment, Miss Jennie E. Pierce: pri
mary department Miss Lucy Whit
ney; No. 2, Mrs. Cora r. Hayward
No. 8, Miss Lena NJ. Aver of Pittsford
No. s, Miss A Maude Aiken; No. 7,
Miss Elizabeth Braley; No. s. Miss
Mary e. Tulley of East Dorset.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04

8. o. Taylor Whistles used by critical judges.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04

@. o. Taylor whiskiss. every way beneficial
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-09-04

GO. Taylor whissls. for ''''n - =
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-01
when schwab Studied Geology.

Charles NJ. Schwab when he was a
boy attended the village school of
Loretto, Pa, and in Loretto they still
tell the story Of young Schwab and the
brick. 1t seems that the schoolmaster
was an. ardent geologist. He had o..
dered one day that each Of the chill.
'dren bring to school a specimen Of some
sort, and these specimens he would
designate and describe one by one.
Accordingly Oh the appointed day a
great armload of stones were brought
to the little building, but young
Sehwab's contribution to the armloa
was broken brick. In due course the
master took up the specimens.
'sThis," he said. sis piece Of feldspar
from the crossroads.
sThis is piece of mari from the
meadow.
''This is a piece Of argillaceous sand.
stone from the quarry.
"And this he thundered, taking UP
the broken brick, 'this is a piece of
impudence from Charlie Schwab. -
Pittsburg Gazette.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-01
THESE MEN WON'T TREAT.
They Belong to the "Flyine Squadron"
and Wear Anchors.

and wear Anchors.
A new antitrust society has been
launched. 1t is called the Flying
Squadron" and every member, from
Admiral to stoker, is good fellow"
WHO has taken an OATH to "set EN- up"
only after the Dutch. fashion The
Flying Squadron" is national anti
treat society. and coaling stations have
already been established in number
Of the largest cities.
'Biff" Hall is the Rear Admiral, in
charge Of the Chicago navy yard, and
is supposed to carry a pocketful of
anchors to distribute among the sea-
going boats when they get into West
ern waters.
All the officers and members Of the
crew of the Flying Squadron" have
'cut OUT the habit Of paying for 9TH
er peoples refreshments. But this
reformation has not made the dry
docks altogether useless, for every
time one commodore buys drink
every other member present must also
buy himself one. This results in fire.
quent trips to the docks for repairs.
1t is regarded sin for any member
to refer to the water cart" and any
member who offers to treat a brother
is banished for time to lonesome
place known as Settler island.
The Flying Squadron" was launch
ed by group of good fellows" in tae
East "Ships that Pass In the Night
tiiey call themselves. The society nov
numbers nearly LOCO members, and
one Of the largest and most flourish
ing navy yards is located in Chicago.
A small anchor worn on the lapel is
the emblem Of the "Dutch" treaters.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-01

boat had reached the bank 1t rested
there and moved no more.
Then the Lady of the Lake babe
King Arthur to enter the boat. and SO
lie entered it. And Immediately he had
done so the boat moved away from
the bank as swiftly as 1t had come
thither. And Merlin and the Lady of
the Lake stood upon the lnargin Of the
water and gazed after King Arthur
and the brazen boat.
And King Arthur beheld that the
boat floated swiftly across the lake
to where was the arm uplifting the
sword, and that the arm and the sword
moved not, but remained where they
were.
Then King Arthur reached forth and
took the sword in his hand, and imme-
! diately the arm disappeared beneath
the water, and King Arthur held the
sword and the scabbard thereof, and
the belt thereof in his hand, and, 10!
they were his own.
Then the brazen boat sped quickly
back to the land again, and King Ar
thur stepped ashore where stood the
Lady of the Lake and Merlin, and he
gave the lady great thanks beyond
measure for all that she had done for
to aid him in his great undertaking;
and she gave him cheerful and pleas.
ing words in reply.
Then King Arthur saluted the lady
as became him; and having mounted
his war-horse, and Merlin having
mounted his palfrey, they rode away
thence upon their business-the Kings
heart still greatly expanded with pure
delight at having for his own that
beautiful sword, the most beautiful
and the most famous in all the world.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-01
Obevinu Orders.

There is story going the rounds in
Melton Mowbray just now which may
be worth recording. When the Bishop
of Sodor and Man arrived in Melton
the other day to take part in the Wing
field Markham wedding, he found a
carriage awaiting him at the railway
station. Entering it at once, DR.. STREET
ton sat down with quiet expectation
that the conveyance would bear him
rapidly to his destination. But it did
not. Instead it stood still, with the
coachman sitting calmly on the box.
His lordship, after a few moments, in
CURED the cause.
My orders were, sir" said Jehu, ito
wait for the Bishop of Sodor and Man.
| suppose you are the bishop, sir, and
am waiting for the man. "-Landon
Answers
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-01

A somewhat learned professor of a
French university met his class the
other day with the serious announce.
ment that, since the end of the world
was evidently coming, he would not
lecture any mere, but would devote
his time to preparing for death. Dr..
Ressinger, WHO is IN charge of a
French asylum, states that a dozen
new cases have been brought in, raw
ing solely about the comet meeting
the earth, and hence reducing the
world to ashes. The Republican Ar
dennais, a provincial paper, reports
that in the Ardennes mountains two
entire villages are abandoned the in.
habitants having retired to wild
gorges in order to fast and pray and
prepare for their coming doom.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-05-01
CURE BLOOD POISON, CANCER.
Aching Bones, Shifting Pains. itching
skin. PimpIes. Eating Sores, Etc.

Aching Bones, Shifting Pains, itching
skin, Pimpies. Eating Sores, Etc.
If you have Pimples or Offensive Erup-
tions, Splotehes, or Copper-Colored Erup-
tons. or rash on The skin, fostering Swell
ings. Glands Swollen. Ulcers on any part
Of the boly, old Sores, Boils, Carbuncles,
Pains and Aches IN Zones or Joints, Hair
or Eyebrows falling out, persistent Sore
Mouth, Gums or Throat, then you have
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BB.B.) Soon all Sores, Pimples and Erup-
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cease, Swellings subside and perfect,nev
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GERS Of all kinds, Suppurating Swelings,
Eating Sores, Ugly Ulcers, after all else
fails, healing the sores perfectly. If you
have a persistent pimple, wart, swollen
glands, shooting, singing pains, take Blood
Balm and they will disappear before they
develop into Cancer. Druggists, 81 per
large bottle, including complete directions
for home cure. Sample free by writing
BLOOD BALM Co., 10 Mitchell St., Atlanta,
Ga. Describe trouble and free medical adj
vice sent in sealed letter.