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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Mr.. Westgate has accepted the posi-
ton of postmaster at Athens and has
moved into the house vacated by
Frank Stevens, who has moved to
Rochester, N. H.
A goodly number gathered at the
church Christmas evening to enjoy the
exercises and trees which were heavily
loaded with presents, both useful and
ornamental.
The ice harvest has begun. Teams
from adjoining towns are busy draw
ing ice from Wilder's pond.
Byron Spawn has been at the hotel
this week, representing the Barker
Medicine Co. A show was given each
evening, consisting of sketches and il
Illustrated songs, which were much en-
joyed by all who attended.
John Buxton is on the sick list. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bell have closed
their house and gone to live with their
daughter, Mrs. Guy Thayer. Mrs. Ca
lista Reed has closed her house in
Grafton and is spending the winter
with her sister, Mrs. c. j. Perham. :
Oscar Dean, ST., who has been very i'll
is much better.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02

Miss Nora Hall is on the sick list.
B. e. Ryder, who has been housed fol
several weeks, is better and at his US
ual place of business.
The Christmas exercises at the
church Wednesday evening were very
much enjoyed. A fine program of
singing and recitations was carried
out and the two trees were we'll loaded
with presents, there being many be-
sides that could not be hung upon
them. Another tree with plenty of
gifts and beautifully decorated made
the hearts of several people happy at
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Rice's Thursday
evening.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

The Methodist Sunday school reor-
ganized last Sunday.
The Baptist ladies' aid met Tuesday
with Mrs. j. W. Melendy.
The churches in this place both had
Christmas exercises and trees.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Mabel Landman and Mar
vim Howard Wednesday, at the home
of the bride.
Otis Cummins of Brattleboro has
been visiting friends here the past
week. Miss Matte Barton has gone to
Springfield, Mass.
A barn was burned Monday morning
on the farm occupied by Mr.. Robinson
on the mountain. The fire was caused
by a lantern being tipped over in the
stable.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
ATHENS.

Exercises at the west school were
held Wednesday afternoon, consisting
of speaking and singing. All had their
parts we'll.
W. W. Bridges gave an oyster sup
per Wednesday evening. About % at
tended. They had music of different
kinds and social time was enjoyed.
Miss Warner, teacher in the south
part, went to her home last week to
spend Christmas. - Mr.. Hamilton,
teacher of west school, spent Christ
mas with his brother, H. E. Hamil-
ton, of Bellows Falls.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
PERU.

The Sunday school had trees and ex.
ercises at the church Christmas eve.
Our pastor gave us an excellent ser.
mon Sunday and illustrated the alb
surdity and mistake of a live Santa
Claus at Christmas time. He believes
this custom will soon be one of the
past.
Invitations were issued to near rela-
tives and a few friends to the wedding
of Miss Martha Lyon, daughter of
Dea. M. b. Lyon, to Rev. M. j. B.
Fuller, at the BRIDES home The we'd
ding ceremony was at 10 80 o'clock,
Wednesday, Dec. 81. An open recep
ton to all friends from II until IL
o'clock.
News was received two weeks ago of
the death of Mrs. Lydia Allen. She
was a native of Peru and never forgot
the place of her nativity, but was al
ways greatly interested in the prosper
ity of the church and town in general
This she proved by always lending
helping hand. She had many friends
here who will miss her annual visit
and mourn her loss.
Charles Farnum left his home
Wednesday to spend the winter with
his daughter, going first to Spring
field. His son, Madison, will remain
in charge of the farm. -Talbert Dry
den took a trip to Wardsboro last week,
but is now back to work for M. j. Hap
good. George Chadwick, who was ex-
posed to smallpox two weeks ago, left
town Saturday. - Miss Nancy Lyon
spent two days last week with Mrs. Will
liam Shattuck of South Londonderry
Seven of our students of Burr Il Bur
ton seminary are home for two weeks
vacation; Stella Brown from North
field seminary; Della Hapgood from
her teaching in New York; Ralph
Batchelder of Cambridge, Mass, is
spending his Christmas vacation with
his grandfather, Charles Batchelder
Dorinda Burt of Weston spent Christ
mas with her sister, Mrs. Susie Lakin
Susie Hapgood came home from Cliff
ton Springs Saturday where she had |
been for a month. Her health is much
i'm proved.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
EAST DOVER.
A happy New Year to all!

A happy New Year to all!
Mrs. H. I. Turner is i'll with milan
nation of the stomach and bowels.
Mrs. Martha Moore, who is spend
ing the winter with her daughter, Mrs
Ira G. Lazelle, of Mortified, Mass. +,
is very i'll with bronchitis, with little
hope Of her recovery. Mrs. Moore was
SO Dec. 16.
About Is were at M. A. Moore's to
eat Christmas turkey. The party in
cluded all of their children and also
Mrs. Moore's sister and husband and
Mrs. Abbie Putnam, Mrs. Moore's
mother. A fine time was reported.
Dennis Sullivan of Green River
spent Christmas with his daughter,
Miss Lila Tobey, who boards at c.
L. Hall's.-M. A. Moore went to
Mass, Dec. 16, to see his
mother, Mrs. Martha Moore, who is
very ill.-M. A. Moore is having a
new ell built on his house.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
WINDHAM.

Mr.. Dickens of Putney has purchas-
ed the property owned by Ora Rhoades.
Mr.. and Mrs J. M. Eastman gave
an oyster supper to several of their
friends New Year, night
Myron ingalls, and family had Xmas
tree for several of their friends which
was heavily laden with presents, there
being about s175 worth for the party.
Henry Stone and family went to
Houghtonville to spend Xmas and will
go there to spend New r's.-Maud
Southwick who spent Xmas in town,
returned to Grafton Sunday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
SOUTH WINDHAM.

The state officers we're in town Tues
day.
Z. L. Burbee has bought the Goodell
house in the village.
Kinsman Stoddard and Wilbur Shat
tuck took load of wood to Bellows
Falls Saturday, as Christmas present
from Mr.. Goodell to DR.. Gorham.
A. A. Goodell visited in Bellows
Falls last week. Mrs Lila Willard of
Rhode Island is visiting at W. A.
Farr's.-W. A. Farr was in Brattleboro
one day last week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
ROCKINGHAM

The last dance was very successful
about 60 couples were present.
One of Leverett Lovell's teams was
struck by wild engine at Williams
Rock Crossing Tuesday morning, Dec.
90, and one of the fine pair of horses
was killed.
George Divoll has given up his posi-
tion in Somerville, Mass, and will as
sist his father in business here. Mr..
and Mrs. Emerson Smith have both
been quite sick but are getting better.
Miss Waters has gone to her home
in Castleton for the vacation.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
MARLBORO.

The Center school closed last week.
Louise Thomas was neither absent nor
tardy during the term. Arthur Snow was
absent only two days. Harold Wright,
who came four miles, was neither alb
sent nor tardy during his four weeks
attendance.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
NEWFANE.

Charles Hawkins is spending the
holidays with his parents. Miss Sadie
Underwood is home from Goddard sem =
mary, Barre. Mr.. and Mrs c. E.
Skinner are visiting in Turner's Falls,
Mass. Mrs. Eames of Brattleboro has
been the guest of her son, W. P. Eames.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02

How Are Your Kidneyss
DR. Hobbs Spar gus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam.
pie free. Add Ste ling Remedy Co., Chicago or N. Y.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02
stops the Cough
and wnrks nff the Cn1d.
WEST WARDSB0RO.

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure . cold
n one day. No cure. no Pay. Price rs cents.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-02

Maplehurst, the residence of the
late John c. Newton, has been sold to
William L. Packard and Andrew Gu
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Sunday School Work

The sunday School Workers Of For.
rest City met at the Baptist churcf
Tuesday night and organized as FOL
lows L. \ short, president; J. G
Sanders, secretary; b. Moody, join
Gatlin, Chs Delano, T w Nc len
don, Dr.. j. 7. Longest, executive com
mitt6e
They will organize the county by
townships.
W. Fred Long, field worker of The
Arkansas Sunday school Association
briefly outlined the work.
This is the same association that
furnishes Us our lesson committee OF
which over twenty-five million study
each Sabbath
III stands for the cooperation Of al
christian churches, not Organic union
1t stands for extending to all, nc
matter how old or young the benefits
Of the sunday School ard House OF
GOD, throu h the House to House yisi
Iallon, II me Department, Cradle
holl, etc, for carrying the Word OF
you oy the hand of a competent, con
SecIaied teacher To every man, woman
and Child.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
$500 For Letters To Encourage
Emigration.

The Rock Island System offers TWEEN.
ty prizes, of the aggregate value of $500,
for letters relative to the territory
along its lines in Arkansas, Kansas.
Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Texas
and New Mexico. Letters should deal
with the writer's experiences since he
settled in the Southwest. They should
tell how much money he had when he
arrived what he did when he first came,
what measure of success has since re-
warded his efforts, and what he thinks
Of that portion of the country in which
he is located. Letters sh0nld not be-
less than 800 nor more than 600 words
in length, and will be used Tor the pur
pose of advertising the Southwest
Letters are desired, not only from
farmers and farmers wives, hut also
from merchants, school teachers, cler-
gymen; from everyone. in brief, who
has a story to tell, and who knows how
to tell It.
For circular giving details write to
JOHN SEBASTIAN, Passenger Traffic
Manager Rock Island System, Chicago,
Illinois
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
FoRRE ST CITY GIN Co.
Death OF Grandma Nance.

Mrs. Sarah A. Nance, familiatly
known in Griggs township as Grandma
Nance, died Monday, Nov. 23d, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs II. Bol-
ton, on the Hunter place. GriggS town
ship, at the advanced age Of 81 years:
Grandma Nance was born in Lincoln
county, Kentucky, in 1921, and remoy-
ed to Phillips county, Ark, in 1859,
and has resided in st. Francis county
a number Of years. She was the mother
Of twelve children, Of whom only two
survive, Mrs II. Bolton and Mrs Cald-
well, the latter residing in Illinois.
The remains were laid away to rest
in the Forrest City Cemetery Tuesday,
Rev. w II. Dyer officiating.
While not a member of any church,
Grandma inclined toward the Baptist
faith, and her well-spent life has not
been in vain, for the religious example
she set for those around her has borne
its fruits. She was kind and charita-
bic, and her demise will be regretted by
all who knew her, for TO know her was
to love her.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
kidnapped a Woman.

WIZ Williams. q negro with n repula.
ton for being bad medicine. - and who
Rad said he would not be arrested. is now
IN jail, just where such fellows usually
hhd themselves when they wake Up,
and probably where they should I've.
mere is quite 4 considerable history to
Billy didos, but we haven't the time noe
the inclination to recite them all. so we
pass along to say only that he recently
went To John foung's camp, at Old Town.
near Helena, and by threats and force in
duced negro woman, who was cooking
there, to return here with him.
lie was armed with a liue Colts per
suader, and was getting along fairly well
until he met Louis Hodges at i'm South's
lot, about mile and a half south of town.
when he got into trouble aud "drawed his
gun, threatening to Kill Hodges, who was
unarmed.
lie came along and passed through town
and few moments later the officers were
after him.
Deputy Swan took out afoot' after
him, but had to abandon the chase as be-
ing probably fruitless, Deputy Murphree
and Marshal Rainbolt, however. armed
themselves and took passage on the work
train toward Madison.
As the wagon road has its way along the
railroad it was not long ere they spied
their man, and when in range the train
was stopped, and Williams found himself
looking into double. barreled shotgun be-
tore he could say Jack Robinson
lie was lodged in jail afterwards tried
before Squire Sanders, and fined $50 for
carrying pistol. $50 for drawing same on
Hodges. and bound over to the Circuit
Court in the sum of 5000 for kidnapping
the woman, in default of which he is now
in Jail.
He says tie reason he made the woman
come back was because she owed him
money.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
A $4,000 Confiagration Avertsd

a nre alarm was sounded Monday
night about $50 o'clock when a blaze
was discovered on the cotton platform
at the Red Gin.
There We're about 500 bales Of cotton
on the platform at the time. and al
though the fire laddes made spleu-
ala run and had the fire under control
IN remarkably short time, the dam
age amounted TO about $500, Which was
covered by insurance.
The blaze is supposed to have origi-
mated from spark from passing loco
motive, and had it not been for the
prompt and excellent work of the fire
men, aud the further fact that there
was no wind, a $50, 900 condagration
might have resulted on the platform
alone, to say nothing of adjoining build
ings and other property.
The fire started about the middle of
the platform at the bottom of IA bale OF
cotton, and the firemen had to move
some eighteen or twenty bales before
they could reach the burning bales,
which were increasing rapidly in num-
bers.
Chief Mcdaniel and some Of his men
remained with the fire all night, two
bales being especially difficult to extin-
guish.
The fire laddies have been heartily
congratulated and rouudly applauded
for their valuable and timely services
The streets and platforms of TIE
town are congested with cotton, and
great care Should be exercised by every
citizen to prevent a recurrenc Of this
the first fire of the season.
A cotton fire is the most difficult to
eXtinguish, and the most rapid to
spread hence we should be very care
ful of fire. A cigar or cigarette stump,
a lighted match, or sparks from pipe,
when near cotton, may be The cause of
great loss to those who own the cotton
or have property near by.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Dance at the Marion,

The gallant young men of Forrest City
gave their young lady friends a grand
Thanksgiving ball Wednesday night. at
the Marion, which was largely attended
and thoroughly enjoyed.
There were about seventy-fve persons
present, and the spacious hall was a
picture OF Fairyland. indeed, there being
profusion Of yoluptuousy beautiful mai
den and madams, gowned in the most
lovely toilettes Imaginable, and attended
by handsome gallants in regulation even.
ing dress.
The music came from Memphis, and was
the best that has been heard here for some
time.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Billiard Tournament,

A company OF gentlemen were highly
entertained by Mr.. l.. RolIwage on
Thanksgiving day in the Billiard room
at his residence. The following is the
score;
$50 to 10 a. m 8 balls. n. w. Nor.
tonj n, j. L. FoDdren, s.
10 TO 1850 a. M, balls, Ed Roleso2
81, NJ W Norton, Al.
1870 to 12:45 D. m, 3 balls, L. Roll
wage. l03, n. w. Norton. A.
80 to p. m, balls, j. L. Fondren
100, j. w. Anderson, 81
3 to $50 D. m balls, j. T Fondrep
80, n w. Norton, IS, Chas. Lewis, 81
4:30 p. m, to p m, balls Otto b.
Rollwage, IS; Ed Robson, "a.
7:l5 p. m, to $50 p. NJ. balls, Chas.
Lewis, 10. l.. Ro,lwage, 1872
$50 p. m. to 9:45 p. m , 3 balls, n.
w, Norton, 80 j. 4. Fondren, 20, Chas
Lewis, %.
$40 p. m to 10 p. m, 3 balls, L.
Roilwage, % j. 4. Fondren, ii
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27

gentleman said TO tie wfiser the
her day these gins in Forrest CIV
have been worth about $4,000 to the
farmers If this county ms year"
WHY, how do you mean?3 said W.
Wei, said he, "they have been pay
ing from s. TO $40 bale for cotton
more than it is worth; Why actually
they have paid as much for cotton -
1t Is worth III Liverpool, and yon il, t
think about H." And We have though
about II, and we are glad that cur
farmer friends have at least received =
great and unexpected benefit. Cotton,
sold here n tow days ago rr'upwards O.
- cents what do you think of tina 1!
Why this IS the best cotton market a,
earth, right now Farmers from every
where III radius of twenty FIVE MIL
are coming here TO sell That's riphf
Keep on coming. You may never
again get such an opportunity.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Forest Fires.

Forest and prairie fires have been rag
ing in this and adjoining states for several
days, and there has been vast damage done
to timber. range, fences, etc.
This town was enveloped in smoke for
several days, Monday being the darkest.
On that day one could scarcely see Objects
at three or four blocks distance. and tear
ducts poured forth copious showers.
The long drought has caused the fallen
leaves, dead grass and timber deadening 9
to become very dry and eombustib,e
Many fires are % unknown origin. some
have been kinded in order to clear up
land and others are supposed to have been
the work of incendiaries.
We understand that Mr.. Clarence II ines
saved his cotton patch only after hard
fight with about thirty men.
There was a rumor that Tom Hoshall
lost two bales of cotton and barn, but we
have been unable TO confirm it.
Reports from various sources say that
the fire has about spent it's force. and that
the damage is not very great, being prluci-
paIIy to timber and fences.
The atmos phcre is quite clear to-day.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Stockholders Meeting.

The regular annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Forrest City Ice and Pow
er Company will be held in the Office OF
the Company in Forrest City, Arkansas,
at p. NJ, on Monday, December 2lst,
1905, for the purpose of electing board
of directors and for sach other business
as may come before the meeting.
JAMES FUssKLI., President.
Forrest City, Arkansas, Nov. so, 1908.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Card of Thanks.

The Times is requested to make honora.
BILE mention of Chief 5 Z. Mcdaniel and
his valiant corps of fireman, of Mr.. Geo.
Kaiser, the worthy janitor at the court
house, and of j i'm Young and Guy Fltz.
patrick, two splendid coored men. for
their timely and valuable services in ex.
tnguishing the fire on the cotton platform
at our gin Monday night.
We extend them our most hearty thanks
and assure them of our most sincere ap
probation of their assistance, without
which we shonld no doubt have sustained
great loss and Inconvenience.
Sincerely,
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Dissolution Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the co-part-
nership heretofore existing between b. u.
thatcher and j. +. stout, under the firm
name OF Hatcher stout, is this day dissolved
oy mutual consent, j. Il. Stout retiring from
he nrm and being succeed ed by VI ) Clark.
N Indebtedness Of the firm rs assumed by
Hatcher y Clark. aud all accounts due the
hrm are 10 be paid to Is. ID. Hatcher or J. Il.
stout.
All parties indebted to Hatcher & Stout are
requested 10 come Harvard AMI seiffe at
once. -. -. HATCHER.
j +. STOUT
Forrest City, Ark. Nov. lsth, 1903 ll-20-4t.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Helena Gin Co.

is ready for business, and has on hand
an ample supply of snakes for the ship
mtnt OF seed cotton. Our patreHs will
favor us by Placing their orders for
snakes as far in advance as possible.
We Will, as heretofore, turn out good
sample, and will try to merit your pat
ronage by prompt attention to bust
ness. 7. Ii. RICE,
Telephone 450. Manager.
Helena, Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27

The trial of \. l.. Grady who was
arrested last week on warrant chare-
ing him with violation of the game
law by shooting ducks after shutdown
has been postponed until next week
Inc warrant was sworn out by Nj.
Gollghtly of Griggs township, at Whose
house hr. Grady and others were en-
tertained on the day mentioned in thu
warrant Mr.. Grady denies his guilt
and thinks he viii have no troalle to
establish his innocence.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27

Henry ID. Baldwin, Supt. City Water
Works, ShulIsburg, Wis writes. 81
have tried many kinds Of Iiniment, but |
have never received much benefit until
used Billiards. Snow Liniment Tor Rheu-
matism and pains. / think it the best
liniment on earth" 25c, soc, Sl.00. j.
L. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Strayed.

From Forrest City, sometime in Oc-
t. bar, one Cow and Calf. Cow about
nine years old; branded on right hip
with cross in circle, white and yellow
striped, white forehead Calf is "A heifer
one year old. SO reward will be paid
for their return or information leading
to their recovery
MAX LEVY, Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
N euralPia Pains.

rheumatism, lumbago and seiatic pains
yield to the penetrating influence OF Bal
lafd's Snow Liniment. 1t penetrates to
the nerves and bone aud being absor bed
into the blood, its healing properties are
conveyed to every part of the body. and
effect some wonderful cures. 25c. soc.
$l.00. }. Il. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Not a Sick Dav Since.

was taken severely sick with kidney
uouole' l tried all sorts of medicines,
"ohe OF which relieved me. One day
saw an ad of your Electric Bttefs and
uetefmlhed to try that. After taking a
&c" doses felt relieved, and soon there
a'ter was entirely cured, and have not
seen sick day since. Neighbors of mine
nave been cured of Rheumatism, Neural
E'a, Liver and Kidney troubles and Gen
.tai Debility" This is what b. L. Bass,
81 fremont, n. c., writes. Only soc
coid by all druggists
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Warming Order.

In the st. Francis Chancery Court.
Grant Jarman, Plaintiff
VS..
LIZZIE Jarman. Defendant.
The defendant, LIZZIE Jarman. is warned TO
appear in this court within thirty DAYS and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff Grant
Jarman.
q. Is. MALLORY. Clerk
By X. w. Payne. ID. G.
j N. Prewett, Solicitor for Plaintiff.
NOV 10, 1908. u.13-4t.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Warning Order,

st. Francis Chancery Court.
Wilhelmina NJ. Connors
vs..
w. II. Grimes,
The defendant. W. H. Grimes is warned to
appear in this court within thirty DAYS and
answer the complaint Of the plaintiff Wilhel.
nina NJ. Connors.
@. B. MALLORY, Clerk,
BY X. w. PAYNE, ID. &.
:. II. Mann. Solicitor for Plaintiff.
November 20. 1903. Il-oO-4t
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
For a Ba d Cold.

II you have a bad cold you need good
reliable medicine like Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy to loosen and relieve it,
and to allay the irritation and irtlamma-
ton of the throat and lungs. For sale by
J, T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
For the Ladies'.

We have stove pipe enamel. 1t
makes your stofe pipes, stoves, CRATES
radiators and pots, look like they are
new. VIII not burn off. One trial
will convince you. PasIay Il Johnson.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
Warning Order.

In ST. Francis Cnancery Court.
Ellen Shelly, Plaintiff,
vs. Warning Order
James shelly. Defendant.
The defendant. James Shelley, is warned to
appear IN this Court within thirty DAYS and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff Ellen
Shelly. g. b. MALLORY. Clerk
November 10th, 1908. 1l-20-4t.
The Forrest City times., 1903-11-27
To Cure a Cold i'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if 1t
fails to cure. f. w. Groves signature is
on each box. 25c.