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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
PLAY BALL!
First League Game Comes the 18th. Between
the Y. M. c. A. and Wheel Club Mines.


The first ball game in the newly or
ganized Brattleboro league will be
played on the island Saturday after
noon, May l6, at 3 30 O'Clock, between
the teams of the Y. NJ. C. A. and the
Wheel club. There will doubtless be a
large attendance, as interest in the ma
tional game is rapidly rising. An
nouncement will be made next week of
the players and their positions. Can
didates for the mines will have active
practise on the island every pleasant
afternoon and evening from now on,
and already there are many spectators
to watch the ball tossers.
The general committee of the league
held its first meeting since organiza-
tion Monday evening. The committee
consists of Charles F. Mann, repre-
senting the Catholic Union, Martin
Austin, jr., the Wheel club, and W.
A. Gilbert the Y. M. C. A. The date
of the opening game was decided upon
and it was voted to have the grounds
put in order. The schedule of games
for the season will be arranged at an
early day. 1t was voted that the games
begin promptly at 3 80 o'clock on all
days save holidays, and admission has
been fixed at 10 cents for both men and
women, with grand stand seats at 10
cents.
1t was voted that the managers of
the three league teams each submit a
list of IA players not later than Tues
day next, and players throughout the
season must be taken from this list. In
- e.. nj N NJ
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
PROBABLY MURDERED.


Fred W. West, about 80 years old, a
we'll known Peru man, disappeared last
September. He was accompanied by
his boon companion, Shepherd dog.
Last Tuesday fishermen found the
body of the dog, with it's neck broken,
near Vests home, and about 20 rods
further up stream the body of West
was discovered. The clothing was some
what torn and a handkerchief was
knotted about the wrists. In the pock-
cts were S37 and his watch. 1t was be-
lieved West carried 500 when he dis
appeared. An autopsy held Wednesday
showed that death was not from drown
ing as there was no water in the lungs.
The skull showed marks of blow and
the jaw was broken. West was unmar-
ried and was incorporate.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
WEST BRATTLEB0RO.

Miss Hescox goes Friday to train fol
a nurse.
Madame Bond is not as we'll as fo,
the past few weeks.
Mrs. II. E. .Stebbins goes to Vernon
visit.
The fire district are making repair.
on their big cistern near the Rockwell
place, taking the decayed boards ont
and putting slate slabs down.
The Academy pupils gave an eu;ov.
able sociable at the Academy. each
bringing one friend. They had >
mock band, played games, etc. ;. and
had good time in general.
Friday evening last over 20 friends
and neighbors of Melvin Dalrymple and
family surprised them at their home
known as the Cutting place. The even,
ing was spent in social enjoyment. with
music; Henry Cutting kindly enter
tanned the company with his zono-
phone. A fund was presented to Mr.
Dalrymple to which he responded in a
very appropriate manner. The evening
was much enjoyed by all 'n'"
Siias d. Powers, who has spent a.
past year and half in West Rrattia
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
Mrs. Fannie G. Bent.

Mrs. Fannie c. Bent, 73. died April
% at the home of her niece, Mrs.
George W. Burnett, No. 60 Canal
street. She had been i'll for nearly
two years with heart disease and her
death was not unexpected. She was a
native of Brookline, VT, and was a
daughter of Jonathan and Fannie Cut
Ter. She leaves two sisters, Mrs Lo-
rinda White of Cheshire, CT, Mrs. Be
linda Newell of Galesburg, ILL.,, two
sons, Almon A. Bent and Charles d.
Bent of Thompsonville. The body was
taken to Thompsonville, Ct, where
the funeral was held.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
ANNUAL VILLAGE MEETING.
Old Board of Officers Re-elected-No Contest
and But IS Ballots Cast.

The annual village meeting, held
Tuesday at the town hail. passed off Sc
quietly that there was scarcely ripple
on the surface to indicate that the
meeting was in progress. There was
but one ticket in the field and the old
board of officers was reelected.
OF the 900 and odd voters who should
have felt interest in the meeting but
So were sufficiently stirred to cast a
ballot, and this total vote of So is said
to be the lowest on record. However,
year ago there were but 107 votes
cast. Voting began promptly at 8
O'Clock and the Australian system was
used. AS may be supposed, there was
no rush at any time and the force of
counters and checkers spent most of
the forenoon chatting and smoking.
The polls remained open until O'Clock
and in ten minutes announcement OF
the result was made as follows: Whole
number of votes cast So. For bailiffs,
E. W. Blodgett 80, L. W. Hawley 50,
r. c. Bacon 81, G. r. Crosby 50, L.
M. Howe So, S. B. Emerson l, W. E.
Hubbard l for clerk and treasurer, w.
d. Perry 81; for auditor, G. A. Harris
80; for collector, r. E. Gordon SO; for
chief engineer, H. W. Sanders 81.
The business session was called to
order promptly at 2 O'Clock by E. W.
Blodgett. moderator, and W. d. Perry
was clerk. The audience at that hour
consisted of G. G. Fits, Charles End
Itch, Harry Rowe, Joseph Jones, Will
liam Martin and two reporters, not an
overwhelming gathering. The session
lasted eight minutes. In that time it
was voted to accept the reports of Of
ficers for the past year; to assess 40
cents on 81 of the grand list for the an
nual village expenses, payable July l
next, and to appropriate $500 for Sc
ries of 16 concerts to be given by the
Brattleboro band on the Common dur
ing the summer months. The warrant
called for no further business, in fact
no provision was made IN it for the in
PRODUCTION of any new business, and
adjournment was made.
c. G.. Fits, the lawyer, had in mind
to offer a motion authorizing an appro-
priation for yearly salary to the bal
lifts, but decided not to do so when he
found that the matter could not legally
be brought before the meeting.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08

5oro, the past winter with the Misses
Powers and Smith, goes next MONDAY
TO Athens for the summer. In the iaA
ne expects to go to Pensacola, Fla,
for the winter, and probably for the
remainder of his life. He owns qulte
property there and his children, two
sons and one daughter, are in the
South. He was born in Athens ~
years ago. He has been across me
lsthmus four times: was in the clIli
war under Gen. Ransom, was in y
battles, served his term of four wears
and has as fine discharge as ma0
can have
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
Csc. each.
ChiIdren's
Cinghann,

And other fancy Cotton Dress
es-b1ouse and sailor effect
mostly samples-special value at
$500 and $50 each. To 60 on
sale to-day.
Also opened to-day few artistic
novelties in Silk and Pongee
Goats - importers samples-at
sacrifice prices.
More sizes in those very desir-
able Cravanetted Rain Coats at
ST.. price this grade
and style is 21.oo.
Elegant Voil Skirts at 32.oo.
More fine Knickerbocker Shirt
Waists at a third off regular prices.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
Mrs, Charles Barrett.

Mrs. Chas. Fl. Barrett, aged 70, died
at her home in West Brattleboro Fri
day morning after long illness which
she bore with great patience and for
titude. She was much esteemed in
the community and was one of the old
est members of the Baptist church OF
West Brattleboro. Besides her hus-
ban she leaves three sons, M. E. Bar
rett of Brighton, Mass, F. o. Bar
rett of Springfield, Mass, and D. b.
Barrett of Boston. The funeral was
held at the Baptist church Sunday af-
ternoon at O'Clock, Rev. Mr.. Wood
officiating and burial was made in the
West Brattleboro cemetery.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
Swiss Embroid-
cred RObeS---

semi-ready, being divided into
skirt pattern, waist and sleeves,
each embroidered in handsome
designs to match.
These are imported from Swift
erland with the intention of retail
ing at from $1,000 to 1850, but
the importer bought too many and
unloaded at big loss. Sale price
S2.d8.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08

Forest fires have rarely been so
numerous or so damaging. Hundreds
of acres have been burned over in this
and adjoining states and the loss has
been very heavy. Farmers and wood
men cannot be too careful. The con-
tinued dry spell has made the hillsides
like finder and prevailing high winds
have sped the flames.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08

The High school base ball team went
to Greenfield this afternoon to play the
High school of that place. The team
has hard practicing this week and sew
eral changes have been made in the
lineup. A close game is expected.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
TWO NAY WEDDINGS.


One Of the prettiest church we'd
dings ever solemnized in town was
that of Tuesday noon at the Congrega-
tional church, the contracting parties
being Miss Lillian Gray Park, younger
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred E.
Park, and Robert Cochran Gregg, son
Of Dr. and Mrs. James W. Gregg and
manager C. the Greenfield, Mass,
branch of the Morris & Gregg crockery
store. The bride and groom are very
popular in, young society circles and
their friends turned out en- masse to
witness their happiness and extend fe-
licitations, many out of town guests be-
ing present. The church was beauti-
fully decorated with ported plants, ev-
ergreens, hydrangeas and other foliage
and presented very attractive appear
ance. During the half hour preceding
the ceremony the organist, F. G. Lett
singer, gave an enjoyable recital,
The wedding party entered the
church to the music of the familiar
wedding march. The bride, who was
gowned in gray peau de cygne, trimmed
with velvet, chiffon and silver orna-
ments,' wore white hat, and was at
tended by her sister, as maid of honor,
Miss Christa M. Park, who wore ca
nary -colored India silk and black
picture hat. The bride was given away
by her father. The best man was Lee
roy Dickinson of Greenfield. The sin
gle ring service was performed by Rev.
ii. r.. Miles. The ushers we're Her
bert Kelley, Bert Bowker, Arthur
Richtmeyre and William Ballou OF
Greenfield.
Following the service a wedding
breakfast was served at the home OF
the BRIDES parents on Chaplin street,
at which violin music was given by
Floyd johnson. Misses Edith and
Meta Stolte and Florence Fits, gowned
in white, served. Later the happy
pair took an afternoon train for short
bridal tour.
Mrs. Gregg is graduate Of the Pal
mer High school. Mr.. Gregg attending
the Brattleboro North street school and
later the Albany business school and
the Young Men S Christian association
training school in Springfield. Among
the outof-t town guests attending the
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben
Park Of Bernardston, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
r. Nelson of Mt. Hermon, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Hitchcock and Miss Louise
Hitchcock of Palmer, Miss Henrietta
Blasdell and Mrs. G. S. Barber of
Springfield, DR.. and Mrs. Pierce and
l.. A. Gregg of Greenfield.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
Washable Shirt
Waist Suits.

Large variety of fresh, dainty
styles, $3.50, $50, 3.e5, 4.5o,
4.o5, 5.25, $50, 500.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
H0UGHTON & S|M0NDS,
Formerly r. x. sARRows.
The Immense Spring Exhibit OF Petticoats
is repiete in every detail.
Silks, Mererized Stsens Moreens Glngha@
u Garment has the label OF the National Consum
I'e'' sars; League and black guarantee ticket

easily as from satteen skirt
Very attractive with wide plat.
ed ruffle.
$50 A very handsome skirt
Made OF Colonial Cloth"
"a heavy but soft, lustrous, mer.
cerized satteen. Very wide, and
trimmed with straps and hem.
stitched tucks.
3.76 A very wide satteep
skirt with deep All Silk
taffeta ruffie.
3.98 Two attractive skirts at
this price. One is made
OF beautiful, fine mercerized sat.
teen, with wide ruffle, trimmed
with four straps and four hem.
stitched tucks. The other is the
good, old fashioned Butler wool
moreen made very wide and
plain-bound with velveteen
facing.
300 Buys a splendid All Silk
Taffeta Skirt. 1t comes
with double hemstitched rufiie-
plated ruffie-or wide corded ruff.
fie. A skirt made to sell at $500
to sc. 80, but a fortunate purchase
enables us to offer it at this low
price.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
Silk Shirt
Waist Suits.

Choice at $12. 50 for some IS. so
to 1850 samples. No duplicates.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
Duck Skirts.

Blue ground white dot and
black ground with white, proper
1y made, rufaed, mercerized bands,
8ror
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
CEMETERY HILL STORE
We have just added to our
OF TEAS

tne Gold Star" and "Red STAR brands. coz
sisting OF Oolong, Natural Leaf Japan, tesi2h
English Breakfast and Basket Fired japan en
ing you as complete line to select from q =
g Sn IN town. These goods are imported =. y
hEhRn HALL CO., and are classed with 'n'
very best Teas imported.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
Clay.Dyke.

MISS SOTd Dtile Nldy anu EIcucIICh
Ernest Dyke, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
N. Dyke of Goffstowp, N. H., were
married Wednesday evening at 8 o. clock
at the home of the BRIDES sister, Mrs.
F. E. Perry, on Washington street.
About 100 guests were present and the
house was very prettily decorated with
laurel, cut flowers and palms, the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. II. r.
Miles of the Congregational church,
who used the Episcopal service. The
wedding march from Lohengrin" was
played by Miss Mae Spear. The ush-
ers were John Golway of Manchester,
N. H., and George NJ. Clay. There
was no best man or bridesmaids, and
the bride was given away by her broth
er, George M. Clay, on whose arm she
entered The brides niece, Eleanor
Clay, carrying flowers, and the bride
groom's nephew, Clifton Dyke, bear
ing the ring, preceded the bride and
groom, and the ceremony was per-
formed under an arch of laurel and
roses. The bride was gowned in white
silk muslin, trimmed with ribbon, chit
fon and white applique, and she car
ried a bunch Of American roses. An
informal reception followed and re-
freshments were served by Caterer Mil
Ter. The happy pair took the 10 IA
Montreal express and about half a
bushel of rice on the depot platform
gave evidence of the jolly party who
sent them off They will be at home
after August at No. IA Brook street.
Among the out-of, town guests were:
Mrs. H. N. Dyke and the Misses
Blanche E.. Bessie NJ. and Florence G.
Dyke of Goffstown, James Vaughn and
John Golway of Manchester, and Mr.
and Mrs. George F. Kicker of Cam
bridgeport.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08

a1c for a very durable skirt,
two ruffies.
oac Four distinct styles at
this price. One with full
nlaited ruffle, is bound with vel
veteen; another has six cords
in ruffies with strap finishing on
seams The third has three stitch
ed ruffles, and the other has a
deep plated ruffle with fine rui-
file on edge.
LOB Double corded ruffle and
bound with velveteen.
1877 Two splendid values at
this price. One has two
full hemstitched ruffles; the other
has wide ruffle, trimmed with
two narrow bands of velveteen.
I6O Three styles at this price
will surely interest you.
One is very wide, of splendid sat
teen, full ruffle with five VIDE
hemstitched tucks. Another OF
fine satteen is trimmed with five
rows of velveteen and special az
this price, a moreen skirt with
huted ruffie.
I76 Trimmed with plated
ruffles and five hem
stitched tucks.
I.8o Trimmed with three vel
veteen straps and groups
of tucks.
200 Made of very fine LUIS.
trous satteen-neat effect
in fine hemstitching.
2.26 Splendid satteen. Two
full plated ruffies with
small ruffles between.
$50 A very full skirt, double
hemstitched, tucked and
plated ruffie.
2.87 Beautiful N ew Style
Skirt. Very wide--has
four small ruffles above deep
full ruffle. which has five hem
stitched tucks.
2.98 Cashmere Moreen. A
wool moreen where the old
time woody surface has been elm
mated, so that dust cleans off as
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
Women's
Tailored Suits.

Exclusive Things - sample
high grade garments, at very at
.ractive prices. Few very smart
novelties at about one-third off
from regular prices. Many dain-
ty up-to-date things at medium
prices. Some good suits reduced
10 $50 and 1000.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-15
L. & N. RATES.

Louisville, KY, and return at $S.10
for the round trip; dates OF sale, Dec.
IA and 15; return limit Dec. 10, 1908;
account, Pastors Sunday School Insti-
tute Meeting Anyone can take advan-
take of this rae.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.
One and one-third fare plus % cents
for the ound trip TO all points on the
d. &N r r. and N G. & st. L. Ry.
and to all points in the Southeastern
Passenger Association. Dates of sale
Dec %, "a. %, 80, 81, 1908, and Jan. 1.
1904; return limit-Jan. 4, 1904.
RATES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.
Upon presentation of certificates
signed by the President, Principal or
Superintendent of schools or colleges,
tickets will be- sold at the above rates on
Dec. 16 to % inclusive, with return
limit of Jan. s, 1904.
New Orleans, La, and return, at
$2O.25 for the round trip; dates of sale.
Dec. 16 and II; return limit, Dec. %,
1908.
New Orleans, La, and return, at
$50 % for the round trip; dates of sale,
Dec. 25, 26 and 81; return limit, Jan. 5,
1904.
Chicago. Ill, and return, at $l2 80
Nov 30, 80 and Dec. 1 limit Dec. z;
account. Live Stock Association.
The L. & N. R. r. has special Winter
tourists rates on sale daily from Paris.
KY, to all points 10 Florida and also to
points in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi,
Louisiana:and other points in the South
Return limit on tickets is May 81, '04.
We will be pleased to give any informa-
ton regarding these tickets.
Special home-seekers' tickets and
special one-way colonist tickets on sale
the first and third Tuesdays of each
month to points in Oklahoma. Indian
Territory, Texas and other points in
the Southwest. Call on US for further
information.
Ell BINzEL, Agt. ~
H. Ron. T. A.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-15
FREE RECLINING CHAIR CARS.
The Henderson Route Always First

The travelling public will be pleased
to learn ST the latest innovation in the
way of comfort in travel for its patrons
which is now being offered by that
most popular railroad, the Henderson
Route" which road has been rightly
termed the I" Kentuckian's Official
Route to the West and Southwest"
1t has just been announced from the
general Office of the Louisville, Hendor-
son q st. Louis Railway that they now
have in service on their night trains
between Louisville and St. Louis, Free
Reclining Chair Cars, which have Just
been received from the shops and are a
revelation in the car builders art.
The cars are strictly up-to-date, first
class "palaces Of travel on wheels, and
this is only one of tbs many surprises
which are promised the public for the
Worlds Fair travel by the Henderson
Route.
Among other advantages offered in
these highly finished cars, few of the
most important points only are men
toned
They are solidly vestibuled and are
furnished with sixty-four reclining
chairs, which are upholstered in beauti-
ful green plush, in addition to smoking
and toilet rooms, the smoking rooms be-
ing finished throughout in leather.
They are also fitted up with triple
trucks, which feature will do away
with the jerk, jar and strin incident TO
travel in the ordinary railway coach.
and insures smooth. comfortable ride.
This should prove more than a popular
feature in train service to the travelling
public, and you can only suggest that in
travelling you "get the Henderson
Route habit
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-15
90
SFTElTFF'S SALE
TAXES!
On Monday, January 4, 1904,

in front of the Court house site, in Paris,
XIV. about the hour of noon. l will ex-
pose to public sale for Delinquent State
and County Tax for the year 1908, the
following described real estate. or SO
much thereof as may be necessary TO sat
isfy the said tax with penalty and costs
of sale.
If any errors or double assessments
occur in these lists please notify US, sc
that correction can Immediately be made.
w. w. MITCHELL,
Sheriff of Bourbon County.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-15

Ell. BINzEL, Agt., u
H. Ron. T. A.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-15
NOTICE.

All parties having claims against the
estate of John Murphy, deceased, Will
present same to me, properly proven ac-
cording to law.
All persons knowing themselves in
debted to the estate will please settle
M. J. MURPHY,
Administrator
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-15

WANTED Men and women steady
employment in your city Salary $50
per month 1915 cash security re-
quired. Address
LOCK Box IA.
If Lexington, KY.
FEED.-For oats. corn, baled hay and
straw go to
STUART & WOODFORD,
Opposite l. q N. freight depot.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-21
A TRIO TREAD AIR
One White Man and Two Me-
groes Lynched for a
Murder.
(By the Associated Press, }

Tampa, Fla, May 20.-Amos Randall,
white, and Dan Kennedy and Henry Col
den, negroes, were lynched at Mulberry,
Polk county, thirty miles from here early
this morning for the murder of Barney
Brown, white man. Randall was charged
with being an operator of blind tiger
and Brown was a prominent advocate of
prohibition in the campaign which ended
yesterday Monday night while Brown was
en- route home he was shot from ambush
and his throat cut. The peoply of Null
berry became enraged and yesterday se-
cured evidence which led them to believe
that Randall had employed negroes to
kill Brown. The three men were taken
into custody and one of the negroes con-
fessed that Randall had hired them to
commit the crime. The trio were taken
out about three o'clock this morning and
lynched, their bodies being riddled with
bullets. 1t is said the work was done
by mob of about fifty unmasked men,
many of whom were prominent in the
county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-21
IN MEMORY OF1HE BRAVES
WHO CAMP IN THE BEYOND
The Deeds of the Confederate Soldier Glorified,
the Cause Sactified, His Memory
HaEowed.

The motion was promptly seconded and
carried, and the general said:
Now you've got your private. Name
him?"
This the delegate was unable to do,
much to the amusement of the convention.
what State are you from?" asked the
general.
Alabama"
"All right, Alabama. Let's have a
private from Alabama"
The delegate was not able to produce
his man and the general remarked:
.'Well, the commander-in-chief will as
sumo the responsibility of putting an Ala
bama private on that committee at a
later time
General Gordon then introduced to the
convention Miss Lucy L. Hill, of Chicago
daughter of General A P. Hill. She was
accorded a most enthusiastic welcome.
Then closed the business of the conven
ton, the hour of the memorial service hav.
in@ arrived.
The Sons of Veterans met again today
and listened to the reports of various
committees.
Tonight a bal villas given under their
auspices to the sponsors and maids OF
honor in the Auditorium
Tomorrow's session of the veteran organ
ization will be largely taken up by the
reports of the Committee on Credentials
and Resolutions.