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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
EAST DUMMERSTON.

Miss Florence O'Neil is visiting heI
aunt. Mrs. j. X. Crosby. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. f. Dutton visited relatives IN
Hale last week. MIR and Mrs. Arthur
Buffum of Wilmington spent few days
recently at Myron buttons.
Saturday was children's day in the
Grange and a happy time for the emil
dren. Sunday was Children's DAY IN
the church and again the children
gathered and listened to a very inter
esting sermon by Rev. ". Parkyn Jack
son, who took for his text Elght-
the good fight " 1t was the children
sermon but their elders were instruct
ed as we'll. These children's days not
only give pleasure for day but leave
lasting impressions: and the future ID
terests of grange and church are en-
HANGED by taking special EFFORTS LOT
their happiness.
A letter recently received by Mrs. Y.
L. F. Bennett written by her daugn-
fer. Mrs. Fayette Miller of Council,
Oklahoma. dated June II, 1903, IS so
interesting that we quote the follow
inc extract as it will be of special In
terest to the large circle OF friends
MIR and Mrs. Miller have in the east
who will regret their misfortunes
lyon have heard about the Oklahoma
flood. doubtless, and l presume have
heard it worse than it was; but II was
had enough this year for every one on
the Canadian and Mustang rivers. Inc
Canadian got much higher than | have
ever seen it and the little Mustang got
ahout Is feet higher than ever before
Tor since the country opened and took
everything in its way. Trees that naa
stood, l presume, for nunorep y.a o.
had to 90 over. We only lost about "A
hens besides wheat, corn, oats and cot
ton We lost no stock, but some lost
horses. hogs and cattle. But ours had
= bieb ridge where they got and were
safe The same rise on which we built
the new house. l forgot 10 say sns
niobt the Mustang came up, 1t ralDed
n inches between O'Clock p. m. and
; o'clock a. m. We have some wheat
10 n but / do not know how much.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
TO AVOID CONSUMPTION.
For People with Weak Lungs or Those Who
Live With Consumptives.

The precautions which one should take in
order to protect himself from consumption
when especially exposed 10 it, as in living
with consumptive, or in the case of the in.
heritanee of weak lungs from parents who
have died of phthisis, were thus laid down in
recent lecture by DR.. Byron Bramwell. a
well-known English expert:
With this object in view the individual
should endeavor ~ to increase his vital re-
sistance' by maintaining his general health in
the best possible state of efficiency; (2l to
avoid all conditions likely to produce in the
body, and more especially in the lungs and d.
gestive organs. conditions favorable to the
growth of the tuberculosis germ-catarrhal
infiammatons, bronchitis, etc. 81 to avoid
the breathing of air containing tuberce bacil-
Ii. and to avoid drinking infected milk. These
precautions are desirable in the case of every
one, but they are especially necessary where
there is an inherited tendency to phthisis. and
still more essential in the case of persons
obliged to live in close contact with consump-
tives.
During infancy and childhood special at.
tention should be directed to the diet. and to
the condition of the mouth and throat. since
diseased conditions here are apt to lead TO the
tuberculosis infection. In the case of def
cient respiratory eapacity-hollow chest and
the ike-suitable gymnastic exercises should
be followed out regularly.
Persons who inherit a strong tendency to
phthisis should, with the object of prevent
ing the development of it, be particularly well
fed, clothed and housed; they should live If
possible in high. dry and pure atmosphere.
and in a well-built, airy and well-drained
house which does not stand on cold, damp
ground, and is exposed to plenty of sunlight.
They should have plenty of exercise in the
open air. should always sleep with their bed
room windows open. and should avoid ex-
cesses of all kinds (alcoholic and others. |
They should choose profession where they |
can do their work in the open air if possible,
and never one in which the lungs are exposed /
to Irritating dust or fumes. They should eat
plenty of butter and fat forming foods, and if |
nutrition is poor they should take cod-liver
oil in cold weather.
Healthy persons who are obliged to live in
contact with patients suffering from phthisis
should be especially careful to carry out the
above precautions. which summed up are
Free ventilation, abundance of fresh air. the
avoidance OF oyererowding, plenty OF sum
light, scrupulous cleanliness. the absence of
dust and dirt. and the destruction or disnfec-
ton of all discharges containing the tubercle
bacillus. The chief risk in living with a con-
is the breathing in of air containing
he bacillus or its spores and direct infection
~ kissing or using cups contaminated by the
ufferer. The sputem should be Immediately
lisinfected and never allowed to become dry :
nd pulverized: it should be burned. Healthy !
'ersons should never (if it can be prevented) .
leep in the same room and never in the same
ed with phthisical patient.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03

The deer are too plentiful to be prof
table in this part of the town; four
and five in flock do not help the
crops, corn especially.
No. school enjoyed a picnic and
boat ride at the close of the term Fri
day. 1t is desired that Miss Charlotte
Wheeler return for the fall term.
Miss Line Woodland is at work in the
dining room at George Alderman's. -
A number from this part of the town at
tended the conference meetings at
Northfield, Mass, this week.-Mrs..
William johnson returned to her home
in Worcester, Mass, Wednesday. -
Miss Clara Cary is visiting her sister,
Mrs. A. E. Weatherhed. She closed
her school in Marlboro Friday. Mrs.
NJ. A. Waldo is slowly improving.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
TOWNsHEND.

Miss Bushnell is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. II. Willard. Miss Grace
Morse goes soon to Brattleboro where
she has secured a position as book
keeper in the grange store. Miss Ma
mic Ware takes her place at Mrs. c.
W. Cutters. Mrs. Curtis and daugh-
ter of North Grafton, Mass, are board
ing at Mrs. L. o. Reed's.-Esther Dale
has returned from her visit in Boston.
DIR. Parker and family are visiting at
A. A. Mason's. -Arthur Batchelder OF
Granite Falls, Mimi, arrived in town
Monday and will remain about month.
John Colburn of Newport, VT, is
visiting at Orison Follett's. Edith
Sanders is in town. Mrs. Baker, who
has been visiting in Burlington, re-
turned home Wednesday. Mrs. Kings
bury of Jacksonville is stopping at
Mr.. Fessenden's.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
PUTNEY.

There will be communion servic
IN all the churches next Sunday m orn
ing.
The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega
tional church have special meetin,
next Tuesday afternoon.
There will be services held in the
hall at East Putney next Sunday at
p. M, conducted by Rev. G. Z. Hay
ward.
A union service will be held Sunda,
evening at the M. E. church Subjec
Of address, "Social Regeneration, :" b,
Rev. G. E. Hayward.
Remember the picnic tomorrow or
kimball's hill. All are invited, espec
tally the children. Ice. cream an d cake
free; parents bring cake
Word has been received at the post.
office from Congressman Haskins that
the rural free delivery carrier will be.
gin his work here Wednesday, July Is.
Henry Smith fell upon sharp stone
while working in the paper mill dam
Monday, and narrowly escaped serious
injury. He has recovered so as to be
about again.
The Ladies' Mission Circle of the
Baptist church will meet with Miss
Walkup Tuesday afternoon and the Aid
society will hold its meeting Wednes-
day afternoon.
A break in one of the cogs in the
big wheel at the paper mill has made
shut down necessary and the pros
pect is that it will be two weeks before
work will be resumed.
c. E. Hayward and small party of
boys took a wheel trip to Lake Spot
ford Tuesday to make arrangements
for camping party to spend week at
the lake the last of July.
The tennis court has been put in
good condition for playing and any
one who enjoys the game is invited to
use the court. The net will be left up
ready for use at any time.
Phil Waite of Ludlow is visiting his
aunt, Mrs. ". d. Waite, and looking
for work. Mrs Hattie J. Ellis re-
turned from weeks visit to Chester
and other places Monday.
Vesper services will be held at the
Congregational church during July
and August, beginning at ) p. m. The
Y. P. S. c. E. will hold its meetings
Thursday evening for the next two
two months.
The Y. P. S. c. E. of the Congrega-
tional church were given the banner
at the county convention held at New
fame last week for having at the con-
vention the largest delegation in pro-
portion to membership.
The German Medical Co. left here
Sunday morning for Newfane, over the
county road, seven teams from here
carrying their belongings and the re-
port is that they experienced some diff
iculty before arriving at their destina-
ion.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
VERNON.

The ladies' circle will meet In their
rooms Wednesday afternoon.
Vernon grange will hold its next
meeting Monday evening, July 6.
Rev. F. W. Lewis will preach in
Union church Sunday afternoon at !
O'Clock.
Elder F. L. Piper of Boston will
preach in the chapel Sunday morning
at II o'clock.
J. T. Wright's horse was frightened
in Brattleboro Monday by the explo
sion of firecracker and ran, doing
considerable injury to the milk wag
on.
Misses Mabel and Molly Pike of
Hinsdale are visiting at their uncle's,
S. S. Pixies. Mrs. E. H. Akley, Miss
Inez Akley, Mrs. NJ l.. Reed and Miss
Zelia johnson went to Bellows Falls
Tuesday to attend the Universalist
convention. MIR. and Mrs. Albert
Campbell and Arthur Armstrong have
been in Bellows Falls to visit Charles
Campbells family.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
Homes of Vegetables.

Potatoes came from far Virginia..
Parsley was sent US from Sardinia;
French beans, low growing on the earth.
To distant India trace their birth;
But scarlet runners gay and tall,
That climb upon your garden wall
A cheerful sight to all around
In South Africa were found.
The onion Travelled here from Spain;
The leek from Switzerland we gain,
Garlic from Sicily obtain.
Spinach in far Syria grows;
Two hundred years or more
Brazil the artichoke sent DER,
And Southern Europe's seacoast shore
Beet root on us bestows.
When 'Lizabeth was reigning here,
Peas came from Holland and were dear.
The south of Europe lays its claim
To beans, but some from Egypt came.
The radishes. both thin and stout,
Natives of China are. no doubt;
But turnips, carrots and sea kale,
With celery so crisp and pale,
Are products of our own fair land,
And cabbages. goodly tribe.
Which ADLER pens might well describe,
Are also ours, l understand.
THE above is English; its local allusion
refer to England and not to America.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
Blodeett-Cooledge Wedding.

A very pretty wedding occurred al
the home of Mrs. Julia Coolidge Mon
day evening when her daughter, Ma
tina j., was united in marriage to Ern
est H. Blodgett of this place, Rev.
George F. Chaplin of Saxton's River
performing the ceremony. The parlor
was very prettily decorated with ferns,
potted plants and cut flowers. The
bride was very handsomely gowned in
pearl white silk landsdown, trimmed
with silk applique. They were the re-
cipient of many pretty and useful pres
ents. The happy couple left Tuesday
morning amid a shower of roses for a
carriage drive through northern Yer
mont and will be at home after July 10
at No. 40 School street, Bellows Falls.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Blodgett are we'll
known here and large circle of friends
wish them long and happy life.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
About That Burglary Case.
Leyden, Mass, June 80, '03.

Leyden, Mass, june 20, 10.
Editor of the Reformer.
Dear Sir:-I noticed under the Ber-
nardston items in the last Reformer
an article in reference to two young
men of that town that were arrested
for alleged burglaries. Your cores
pendent says the Judge said they were
probably guilty but the evidence was
insufficient to hold them for the grand
jury.
What he did say was this in sum:
ming up the case: He said if he held
them for the higher courts he would
have to say probably guilty, but
said there was no evidence against
them that could warrant any such find
ing and be should order them dis
charged. Imagine, Mr.. Editor, court
saying anyone was probably guilty and
ordering them discharged!
| managed the case for the boys and
in the interest of fair play would like
this published in your next issue;
They had lived in this town for several
wears and l have not heard a person
here say but what they thought the
verdict was right. Very truly yours,
W. W. Davenport.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
DOVER

1t is expected that the Wilmington
boys will play ball with the East Dover
boys on the common Saturday, July L.
Mrs. R. G. Boyd closed her school. in
Dist. No. 5 June 26. Total number of
pupils II. OF these eight we're neither
absent nor tardy: Mary Cooper, Cliff
ford Cooper, Barnie Cooper, Roy
Clark, Harry Clark, Roy Starky, Ralph
Starky, Doris Armstrong.
F. c. Burr and wife of Guelph, Can,
have been stopping at the Perry house
and calling on old friends and neigh
bors. George Howard is on the sick
ist.-Charles Rawson's three children
of Ashuelot, N H.. are spending their
vacation at Emory Howard's .-Miss
Kate Cooper of Childs hotel is at home
on her vacation.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
VALUE OF HY0MEI.
The Only Guaranteed Cure for
Catarrh,

4
Do not endanger your health by
taking strong drugs into the stomach
in the vain hope of curing catarrh in
the head. Such treatment will only
result in disordered digestion.
Hyomei, the remedy which is so
popular, is natures own cure for ca
tarrh, colds, coughs and all diseases
of the respiratory organs. Its base is
the purest eucalyptus oil. This is
combined with other healing and aro-
matte oils, gums and balsams, which
when used in the Hyomei inhaler fill
the air you breathe with germ-killing,
health-giving, curative powers. This
treatment is the pleasantest and most
natural ever devised for treatment of
all diseases of the respiratory tract
1t kills the disease germs and restores
the mucous membrane of the nose,
throat and lungs to perfectly healthy
condition.
The Hyomei treatment consists of
an inhaler that can be carried in the
vest pocket or purse, a medicine drop
per and a bottle of Hyomei. This
costs but s1.OO and as the inhaler will
last lifetime the treatment is very
inexpensive. Extra bottles of Hyomei
can be procured for SOC.
Hyomei is standard remedy and
possesses such recognized power to
cure that it is sold by Geo. E. Greene
under an absolute guarantee to refund
the money if it does not give satisfac-
tion. You run no risk whatever in
buying, and your word decides the
question as to whether you pay for it
or not.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
Some Birds That Aid Farmers

Farmers Bulletin No. 81 United States
Department of Agriculture. speaking of the
cuckoo says: The examination of 81 stom.
achs of the birds showed that the contents
consisted of 355 caterpillars, IS beetles, %
grasshoppers, 81 sawflies. IA bugs, 8 flies. Il
spiders. One stomach contained one Amer
lean rent-caterpillar.
Prof. A. W. Butler says: The meadow
lark is one of our most beneficial birds; and,
as it should be. has a good reputation. In
. IS stomachs examined by the department of
agriculture. animal food, practically all in
sects. constituted IS per cent. of the contents,
and vegetable matter % per cent. The mead
owlarks may become very valuable in COM
batting new enemies in the meadow, such a
the rapidly spreading closer-root borers and
clover leaf weevil.
The Mourning Dove-This leafiet Is pub
lished for the purpose of calling the attention
of the farmers of the country TO the pre- emf
n n -
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
Death of Mrs. Milan Willis.

The body of Mrs. Milan Willis was
brought here from Sunapee, N. Fl. 3,
Saturday and the funeral was held in
the church, Rev. George F. Chaplin Of
ficiating Mrs. Willis maiden name
was Nettie Thompson. She was born
and spent her childhood in this place
and was the daughter of John and
Emily Thompson. Mrs. Willis had
been in her usual health until Sunday
when she was attacked with acute dia
belts and died Wednesday. Her age
was "a years. Besides her husband she
leaves mother and two brothers, Her
bert E. Thompson of Chester and New
ell Thompson of Portland, Me.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
WESTMINSTER WEST,

Horace Goodhue and daughter Ma
ry of Mortified, Mimi, are visiting
at Harlan Goodhue's. Miss Mary left
Tuesday for New York en- route to
Cape Town, South Africa, to visit her
sister, Mrs. c. H. Wellman.- Miss
Florence Goodhue and her sister, Mrs.
Schwenk went to Boston Monday
Misses Carrie and Abbie Wellman go
to the beach Wednesday as table girls.
Prof. E. ". Goodhue is in North
field, Mass, this week. MIR. and Mrs.
Myron Edison of Bellows Falls were in
town over Sunday. P. Ranney is
building an ice house.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
DUMMERsTON.

The grange conferred the first and
second degrees Tuesday evening. The
third and fourth will be conferred at
the next meeting, July IA. All mem
bers are invited to contribute to the
harvest supper. Question for discus
sion, Should boys be educated to do
homework the same as girls?''
Evening Star grange observed chill
dren's day Saturday, June p. Dinner
consisted of cake, pie and ice-cream.
About 100 partook thereof. The pro-
gram opened with prayer by Rev. Mr..
Jackson and consisted of recitations
and music. Miss Mildred Halliday,
aged four years, being the youngest
one to recite.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
|lindham County & Vicinity.
\ the News in the Reformer's Bailiwick as Gath,
cred by Score Of Special Correspondents.
Other County and Vicinity News on 9Th Page
BERNARpsroN.

The tax lists are now completed a
the rate of s14 per $1,000.
Nj. V. Davenport is preparing th,
Iounoation Tor new house on Depo
| street.
The book committee of Cushman Ii
brary will hold its monthly meeting
Tuesday evening, July Z.
l.. A. Slate was the recipient of {
handsome Morris chair from his chill
dren on a recent birthday.
Rev. G. F. Piper of Northfield
preached in the Unitarian church Sun
day in exchange with Rev. G. w. Pat.
| ten.
L. d. Slate has so far completed the
repairs and Improvements upon his
house that he is occupying it with his
family.
William Nottingham of the Massa-
chusetts Agricultural college was APP
pointed one of the orators of his class
at the recent commencement. He has
received an appointment in the depart
ment of chemistry in the institution
for one year.
Asael Deane's dog Hunter, was
let loose one night recently and the
next morning was found dead with evil
dence of having been poisoned. He
had on collar, chain and part of strap.
The dog was valuable, good watcher,
that doubtless some one desired to have
out of the way.
Ii it's worth printing at all it's
worth doing we'll. That's the only way
the shop of Ullery & Co. do it and the
clientage they seek is the kind that
want the best and appreciate it when
they get it. No other shop can give
quicker service and few as quick. If
you want good printing quick write
them.
The Cushman family, now of Spring
stead today. -Cushman library will not
be open Saturday evening, July 4.
Neill Franklin of the Massachusetts
Agricultural college has returned to his
home. 1t is said that honors of the in
stitution were conferred upon him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Long Of Cam
bridge, n. T., have been spending
some days in this place and Gill among
former parishioners of their son, Rev.
j. III. Long, now of Bethel, Vt. Mrs.
Z. G. Duncan and daughter of Brook
Ign are spending some time with Mrs.
Fl. L. Crowell. DIR. Cram of Colrain
DR.. C. E. Holton to Bur
lington, VT, last week to attend the
health officers school. George 4. Bur
rows and family have arrived and are
occupying their cottage near the Bur-
rows homestead. Harry Perry is in
town and his family is expected soon.
Mrs. R. W. Rawson of Brattleboro
spent day with her sister last week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
WEST DOVER.

Preaching next Sunday afternoon at
80 o'clock
W. L. Upton has sold the house &C.
cupied by Warren Pease and Mr.. Pease
and family will move into Mrs. Nancy
Russell's house.
NJ. J. Harris who has been away sew
eral weeks has returned home -Perley
Davis will help d. W. Yeaw through
haylng.-Wm. Harris will help Leon
Boyle and Alya Canedy Augustus
Fitch.-Mrs. Charles Jones is on the
sick list.-Mrs. Curtis Russell of Do
yer spent Saturday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Corse.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
Student Conference at Mortified.

De International student conference
an Its annual 10 days session at
lshheld Friday. All Thursday and
gay hundreds of men from the eastern
leges Hooked to the little town over
wing the Seminary buildings and the
and invading the parlors of 1.-The
ftlheld." 1t is estimated that near
thousand men will be at North
at this time. The gatherings apart
~ Their religious character are per-
lhe best medium in the United
'es Tor enabling men from one col
10 meet men from other colleges
70 Introduce preparatory school
remembers of higher institutions.
afternoons of the conference are
aside for social times and athletics
% the Fourth of July the inter-
egiate track meet is held. Among
competitors of last year were Capt.
auTick of Yale, Lightner of Har.
McCracken of Penn, and Mar
Of Columbia. The purpose of the
Ference Is TO deepen the spiritual
81 the students and to train them
Tristan leaders, and to this end,
sualtion to the regular meetings,
IA Institutes are held under such
Ilnent educational men as Prof.
a5fs and Arson Phelps Stokes, Jr.,
az, kev. r. ]. Campbell OF Lon
Robert E. Speer and John H.
Strong interest centers in mis-
lay work and college settlements
..eS' The list of speakers to oc-
me Northfield platform during
Conference is specially strong.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
GUILFORD.

There will be service in Christ
church Sunday, July 5, at 2.3O p. m.
The 7. L. johnson farm has lately
been sold to Lawyer E. W. Gibson Of
Brattleboro.
School closed in Dist No. 8 Friday.
No pupil was tardy during the term.
Those not absent were Doris and
Richard Shedd, Ernest, Alice and
Stella Adams, and Hazel and Edwin
Thompson; Lillian Adams was absent
one-half day; Eva and Pearl Whitney,
Elna and Walter Adams, one whole
day; and Essie Canedy, Rosa and Roy
Wood, two days.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

The pear tree standing in David Be-
mis- yard presents very unusual sight
having on it both blossoms and fruit.
Mrs. Cooms and little daughter are
the guests of her aunt, Mrs. Julia
Coolidge. Miss Abbie Wood is spend
ing few days with her aunt in Bel
lows Falls. Miss Ella Derry of Brook
line is visiting her sister, Mrs. John
Jenkins
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
souTH WARDsBOR0.

The spring term Of school Closed F p,,,
piis having neither absent nor taf 5i
W Wei Stella Reed, Clarence Reed,
Mamie Speeckman, August Speeck-
In and Rose. Rosa. Edna and Nan,
n;e Scranton. Jennie Scranton had
hut one absent mark for the term ana
Carrie Webster, frankie Gould, Luz
man and Lola Sargent had no marks
for the first seven weeks
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
GUILFORD CENTER.

y ladies' circle will meet at their
- thursday afternoon at ~
TOcA' A large attendance is desired.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03
SOUTH VERNON.

G. o. Taylor Whistles, ward off disease.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-07-03

G. O. Taylor Whistles. good ~ the best.