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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
WINE DIAM.

The Congregational c. Il. Will give a
social Friday evening.
There were several family gather-
ngs on Thanksgiving day.
Ernest Mackimere of Hopkinton, ST
Lawrence Co, N. Y. was in town re-
Gently looking for real estate.
George r. Goodenough, who Is board
ing at NJ. II. Ingalls's went to New
fame to spend Thanksgiving with his
parents.
Ora Rhoades, who fell from his
house several days ago, Is better ana
Hattie Howard, who has been Ill so
long is more comfortable.
Mr. Chatburn started his saw mill
for Windsor from West Windham Mon
day Mr. Chatburn has showed him
self TO be an honest and shrewd bust
ness man and has made many friends
while in town.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
Windham County & Vicinity.
All the News in the Reformer's Bailiwick as Gath
cred by a Score Of Special Correspondents.
(other County Vicinity News 7h Page)

Francis Golden has gone to Boston
where he is to be employed as nurse II
the Massachusetts general hospital.
Miss Louise Dawson was given Q
surprise party Friday evening by the
members of her class in the high
school.
Harry C. Holland spent Sunday In
Boston and witnessed the Yale Har-
ward football game at Cambridge Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Estey is on the sick list. Mrs
Frank Elliot who has been seriously
sick is gaining. Mrs. Emma Peterson
is still very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cove are spending a
| few weeks in town previous to going
south where they are to be employed
in a large hotel
A union Thanksgiving service was
held at the Congregational church
Sunday evening. Rev. H. Gertrude
! Roscoe preached the sermon.
Miss King of the high school is
spending her vacation at her home in
Northampton, and Miss Paine of the
grammar school is at Hyde Park Mass.
Zylphia II. Wellman, widow of the
late George Wellman, died at her home
in Hinsdale Tuesday, Nov. II, of heart
failure, at the age of 81 years She was
Important business prevented the
deputy, John D. Whitney of Rindge
from inspecting Wantastiquet grange
Wednesday evening and special
meeting will be called later
A surprise was given to Rev. IL. Ger
trude Roscoe in the form of a pound
party Tuesday evening. Miss Roscoes
table was loaded with abundance of
good and useful things and n barrel of
apples was left in her cellar.
Among out of town guests this week
were Herbert Lawrence of Orange,
Frank Jeffords of Chicopee, Mr., and
Mrs. Winnie Hubbard and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Mann of Brattleboro, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Sock of Bellows Falls, Mr.. and
Mrs Cornelius Fitzgerald of New York
and VIII Streeter
the daughter of Jeremy and Lydia
Packer and the last surviving mem
Der of her family. Mrs. Wellman leaves
two sons, Jerry p. of Keene and George
p. of Brattleboro. Her only daughter,
Mrs. George a. Robertson, died about
a year ago. Funeral services We're held
at her late home Friday afternoon at l
o'clock. Rev W. +. White conducted |
the services.
A fair will be held under the auspices /
Of the Ladies Aid society of the NJ. Il. :
,hurch at the opera house Wednesday /
afternoon and evening, Dec. 2. There
will be a chicken pie supper in the
evening from till 1880, followed by
IN entertainment consisting of vocal
md instrumental music and a dialogue
Untitled Parson Poor's Donation Party.
There win be at the booths fancy and
lsefui articles on sale.
The annual Thanksgiving ball given
" the Foresters at the town hall We'd
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

The most powerful electric light in
the world is said to be In use in the
Houstholm Lighthouse on the coast of
Jutland. II Is 100000 candle pow
miles. But the G.. O. Taylor Old
Bourbon and the G. O. Taylor Pure
Rye Whistles are the most prominent
and finest WHISTLES in the world, and
for years have held the palm in the
beverage line, being Well aged, pure
and concentrated. Sold by licensed
dealers everywhere. Look for proprie
tors firm name on the label and over
the cork. Sealed bottles only.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
Not a Sick Day Since.

Il was taken severely sick with kid
ney trouble. | tried all sorts of med
icines, none of which relieved me. One
day | saw an ad. of your Electric Bit
tiers and determined to try that At
ter taking a few doses / felt relieved,
and soon thereafter was entirely cured,
and have not seen sick day since.
Neighbors of mine have been cured of
rheumatism, neuralgia, liver and kid
ney troubles and general debility"
This is what b. f. Bass. of Fremont,
n. c., writes, Only soc at +, II. Hol-
den e. Co.'S druggists
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
HIN SDALE.

Frank Elliot and wife have returned
from California.
Ralph Amidon spent Thanksgiving at
his home in Putney.
Mrs. Harriet Higgins has returned
from her western trip.
Miss Eva Robertson is home from La
Sale seminary for a few days.
Mrs. Henry Dickerman spent sew
eral days in Springfield last week.
Mrs. w. B. Stacey gave musicale
at her home one evening last week.
Rev, H. Gertrude Roscoe is enter
tanning her sister over Thanksgiving.
Miss Mary Stearns returned We'd
nesday from a visit in Boston and Nal
den.
DR.. Carl Richards and family spent
Thanksgiving with his father, e. j..
Richards.
Edward Bailey of the Brockton high
school is spending Thanksgiving with
his parents.
Miss Annie Gray is home from Miss
ingalls, school, Cambridge, for Thanks
giving recess.
Miss Mary Belanger is in Fall River
where she is employed in large milh-
merry establishment
William e. Wellman has bought the
Lockhart Wellman farm on the North
field road for $1,000.
Dr. and Mrs. Greenwood of Fitch
burg are spending Thanksgiving at the
home of the brides mother.
Miss Nellie Gray trained nurse is in
charge of the third case which she has
had in Brattleboro recently.
John Sanderson of Clinton, Mass, is
spending Thanksgiving with his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. l.. Sanderson,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
MARRIAG ES.

In Brat1leboro, Nov. 20, by Rev. Father Gun,
ningham, Thomas sanford Groonell of Rutland
and Miss Mary Elanore Clune OF this town
In Greeu River. Nov, 8, BY Rev = b. irving,
Arthur Lynde and Miss Marion Thomas, both
of Green River
In Jamaica. Nov. Is, at the Congregational
parsonage, by Rev. NJ +. Hardy OF West Towns
bend Fred Williams Of South Londonderry
and Mary Dunbar OF West Townshend.
In Bellows Falls, Nov II, by Rev; Father
Reynolds, Maurice ID. McAulifie ana Miss Mary
j. Calve.
In Bellows Falls. Nov 10, by Rev. d. /. San
ford, Charles Washington White ana Mrs.
Pauline Wihelmina Howard, both OF Bellows
Falls. an.
In Bratteboro, Nov. H. by Rev, III. X. Miles,
Wilbur II. stowe and Fannie NJ. Reed, both OF
Wilmington.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
WEST JAMAICA.

Ben williams has dismissed two OF
his employees.
Lydia A. Clough is on the sick list
with a hard cold
Wealthy wilder and mother, Mrs.
Henry, have been visiting relatives in
Townshend.
Adelbert Clough viii work for Mr.
Gallup in Winhall. His mother will
move to that place later.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27

nesday evening was quite successful
affair. A concert by Leitsinger's Or
chestra engaged the whole attention Of
those present from until Q, when the
grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Smith and Joseph Bergeron and wife,
began At II o'clock turkey supper
was served in the dining room by the
young ladies Sodality of the Catholic
church, to which a large number did
full justice. Dancing was continued
until o'clock
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
BIRTHS.

In Simonsvile Nov. IL, daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs Ernest ID. Holden.
In Brattleboro Nov. II, a son to Mr. and Mrs.
A. L. Smith.
In Greenfield, Mass, Nov. 8, a daughter dor
othy louise to Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Frank
lin.
In West Guilford Oct 27 daughter, Miriam
Eva, TO Mr.. and Mrs. Austin q. Nichols, and
granddaughter TO Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Nichols
and Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Shepardson.
In Hinsdale. " H., Nov II, a daughter TO Mr.
and Mrs Thomas Golden.
In Hinsdale, \. H.. Nov. II, a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. \. A. BlOuen.
In bellows Fails. Nov. IS. a son TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward G.. OsgoOd,
I'm Swanzey, Nov. -, a son 10 Mr.. and Mrs.
viii Gay. and grandson TO Mr.. and Mrs j. W
York of SpOfford.
In BernaI dston, Mass, Oct. "a a SON TO Mr..
and Mrs. Adm Il. Fits.
In West Townshend Nov. 81, daughter to
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert l.. Barber.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
BROOKLYN e.

Mrs. Abbie Ranney Is critically Ill.
Oscar Lawrence is housed for few
days.
Wedding bells are expected to ring
out in town this week.
Rev. Wayne Brewster is taking va
cation of two weeks or more in New
York.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
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A Runaway Bicycle,

Terminated with an ugly cut on the leg
of j. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill.
1t developed a stubborn ulcer unyield-
ing to doctors and remedies for foul
years. Then Bucklens Arnica Salve
cured. It's just as good for burns
scalds, skin eruptions and piles. 25c,
at Il. H. Holden e. Cos. drug store.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
NEWEAN e.

The Homeland circle will hold a pub
lie meeting Sunday evening in the Con-
gregational church AT the usual hour
of service with the subject; The Ne
gro in 1863 and 1903
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
WEST BRATTLEBoRO.

Mr.. and Mrs. Kay spent Thanksgiv-
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. LeRay.
Mrs. Smith has moved on to the
farm she bought of Mr.. Barney
Bert knights little daughter has had
a touch of tonsilitis the past few days
Mrs. Dan Harris is much better, sc
that the nurse went home on Wednes-
day.
Miss Ida Fox went to Chicopee
Falls to spend Thanksgiving with her
sister.
Mrs. Francenia II. Kellogg went to
Montague City Monday, for Thanksgiv-
| ing week and will be away two weeks.
Carl Fisher is gaining. Roy came
home Wednesday night for Thanksgiv-
| ing, DR.. Fishers fever has not left
| him as yet.
| Mr. Hosmer. principal at the acad-
envy, went Wednesday to his home in
Mason, n. H., for n Thanksgiving va
cation of two weeks.
Union Thanksgiving services at the
Baptist church Wednesday evening.
Rev. Keneston preaching the sermon.
Text psalms l44-1. A very interesting
service.
Mrs. Evans went to Mortified, Mass,
Head of Mortified and DIR. Robert
McCasline of New York Wednesday
evening
Walter Harris and Miss Luella VIII
iams went to Hinsdale Monday and
were married, going from there to Shell
burne Falls and returning home We'd
nesday.
Madame Wood Mrs. Evans, Kate
Wheeler, Mrs Helen Miller, her daugh
ter Daisy and Dr. Hunter took Thanks
giving dinner with Rev. y. A. Wood
and wife.
Mr. Gobie has commenced repairs on
the house he lately bought. He has put
IN the Crowell reservoir water torn
down chimney and is doing many
other things.
The funeral services Of Mrs. Norris
were held al the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Fisher. Monday afternoon. Rev.
n, A. Wood officiating The body was
taken to Manchester n. H. for burial.
r. c. Gale q Co. successors to the
business formerly carried on by the
Valley Bottling Co. Brattleboro VT.
are supplying trade and filling family
orders for g. o. Taylor Rye and Bour-
bon Whistles These goods have a
reputation of more than thirty three
years of standing and unbroken popu
larity Buyers OF the goods by the
bottle can have with their purchase.
for the asking, a nickel plated cork
screw No better medicinal Whiskey
known than G Q. Taylor Sealed
bottles bearing the proprietary sigma 1
ture, &C. Fl. Graves & Sons" assuresI
purchaser satisfaction.
Manager II J. Richwond of the |
iuilford Springs Farm. Guilford Cen T
re. VT. offers for sale ten cows and I
our young balls in his advertisement I
n another column. This stock is all (
registered and IS offered nj reasonable
,rices to reduce stock for the winter
This herd is one OF the best in New
england; and has been a prize winner
or many years. The herd is now
eaded by the celebrated bull, Briar-
life Bau, Jersey Bau the 18th of
iriarcliff Manor. n. Y Any of our
eaders in want of choice stock at reas-
nable prices will do We'll to write for
Irther particulars.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27

the noisome pool. He would fringe the stern edge of life with racy humor, but he had no patience with the mar who delved in the unclean.
 l And as the evening twilight fades away. l The sky is filled with stars invisible by day The last days were the best days They had the blush and tho mellow ness of fruit that is fully ripe. Per. haps inclined to sternneSs by his Puri' tan training in his prime, he grew soft and tender when the sun was sinking low. He spent his last years in culti- vating his friendships. His pen, al ways facile and ready, never worked more vigorously than 1n tho last twelvemonth of life. His let ters of counsel and thought in which he let those nearest know what was lying in the chambers of his soul are laid away as precious keep sakes to-day.
 But now the life is ended. Ended? Oh, no; that is the way we write it nere because by clogging bands we are held fast to the earth. Ended? Oh, 10; they write it not that way in Heaven. There they Ray the life is now but we'll begun. No more strug- gle, no more weariness, no more pain; but life, full life, aboundinR life in the presence of the King.
 The funeral services at the Brook Iyn home on Wednesday of last week were simple, very simple, as so we'll be- fitted the man. Rev Thomas B. Nc Leod, his pastor, who had known MT Barker for nearly a quarter of cen- tury, stood near to speak honestly as 8 friend sincerely speaks of a friend. At evening time let there be light" md "One Sweetly Solemn Thought, two of MT Barker's favorite hymns, were tenderly sung. In Greenwood, beautiful Greenwood, the body was laid away amid the signing of the wind, in the wasting of the year.
 It is customary in sketches of this sort for the writer to conceal his fden tity behind the guise of the third per son singular. In completing the task which the editor of THE BEB asked of me want to say one word, just one, for myself. In the death of my father I have lost my truest friend. Already [ feel lonely and shall feel but more so as the days run on. Earth has been deprived of one who out of weakness made himself strong. Shall not re- joice that he has obtained his crown? (Otis w. Barker.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. ANNUAL MEETING or THD CHR1srIAH ENDEAvOR SOCIETY WELL ATTENDED. DESPITE THE DARK NIGHT.

A Roodly number were present, on Monday night, at the annual meeting of the Christian Endeavor society. President Oscar Carlson presided. and reports were given by the various off, cers and committees. The treasurer, Miss Ethel Peck, reported the total amount raised by collections and other purposes as $35.55, leaving SPA 84 in the treasury. The officers elected for the ensuing six months were: Presi- dent, Henry Brendel: vice pre- sident, Gustaye Carlson; recording secretary, Miss Anna Hamourgsr; correspo nding secretary. Miss Julia B Duncombe. Refreshments of coc1a aud cake were served by the social committee, and the meeting was voted a pleasant one in every way. The society has paid SIC toward the Gospel wagon work during the past year, and has appropriated @15 for the same work for the year ensu. ing.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27

Some are cut trif1e longer than last year; they are fashionable and those carried by the Hub have a style and sweep that make these coats of dis tinction. The winter Roods handled by this house have many distinctive features They are easily to be dis c'rned because of the style, 1t and general makeup. They are to be had in black, Oxfords, beavers, kerseys and undressed fabrics. Call at the Hub Clothing House, corner of Main and Bank streets, Bridgeport, and see these goods.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27
RU7S

The walking sick, what a crowd of them there are: Persons who are thin and weak but not sick enough to go to bed.
 "Chronic cases" that's what the doctors call them, which in common English means-long sickness.
 To stop the continued loss of flesh they need Scott's Emulsion. For the feeling of weakness they need ScOtt's Emulsion.
 It makes new flesh and gives new life to the weak system.
 Scott's Emulsion gets thin and weak persons out of the rut. It makes new, rich blood, strengthens the nerves and gives appetite for ordinary food.
 ScOtt's Emulsion can be taken as long as sickness lasts and do good all the time.
 There's new strength and flesh in every dose.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27

all against his notions of sturdy Puri' tan faith, it seemed too much swing. ine toward the forms for the direct opposite of which Congregationalism stood; and yet he was not a man who when he could not have his way would act the part of the boy in his sports and not play-or work. He was true to the light as he saw it; he followed duty as traveller would follow over the mountain path a shining star. The old home at 385 Adelphi street is note- worthy in this respect: It has been MT Barker's continuous residence for over 45 years. This is good deal to say in a time when people in great cities no longer live in homes, for very few flats or boarding houses or private hotels can be homes. MT Barker's first wife died in 1882, and in 1864 he was married to Anna Mary Stott, also of Brooklyn, who died in 1894. During the latter part of his business career MT Barker was president and manager of the University Publishing Company. Probably no business has known sharp CT conflicts or more intense rivalries than the school-book publishing busi- ness; and yet no rival was ever found to accuse MT Barker of stepping to what was low or mean. He would win if he could by fair means, but he would rather suffer loss than suffer dis grace.
 A successful man of affairs, he yet found time-or, rather, made time to do much Christian work. He took hold of the Young Mems Christian Association when it was a little thing and rocked the cradle of it's infant life. As one of it's first presidents he intro duced the lyceum of concerts and lec- lures, the system of house-to-house visitation among the boarding houses, which were then beginning to fill up with young men newly exposed to the temptations of city life. What the association is to-day in it's robustness and strengh, it largely owes to those who watched over it with solicitous eye in the days of small things. Many years ago in Brooklyn neighborhood known as "Jackson's Hollow" was given over to shahties and goats. The rough gangs that sallied forth from it's un- canny streets were the terror of order loving citizens when barrels were wanted for election night fires. In this forlorn spot a mission school was started by noble few. Here MT Bar ker worked with such men as James Mitchell, who long was chairman in the New York Stock Exchange. To sit before ragged boys, whose language was the language of the slum, is not, in the worlds eye, a position of high est honor; but they who follow in the steps of Him who came to share our meanest woe can raise themselves to thrones by touching ]ife' $ very mire.
 Beauty was MT Barker's passion. He loved it in books, he loved it in flowers, he loved it in music, most of all he loved it in char. acter and in the spirit of man He hated what was low, he never scooped up for relish the contents of
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27
WITH THE POETS.
THANKSGIVING, 1903.

(BY HELEN A. TAYLOR, DANBUlY.l The Thanksgiving season is now with
 us here, The annual in-gathering of family
 cheer. When obstacles many are then over-
 come, In order to join with the loved ones 1t
 home, The homes where the years of child
 hood were spent, With parents, whose teaching with
 wisdom was blent, Sympathetic and loving our hearts to
 them cling, And the years unforgotten while under
 their wing. At this time-honored season provision
 is made. Of the best that in market or house
 can be had. A time that but once in the year comes
 tLe treat. That so many kindred and friends
 hope to meet. Tho tables arc set with method and
 care, In order that all have . generous
 share. Tho children arc welcome a place for
 each one, Old and young share alike excluded
 are none. From different homes together they
 meet. Parents, grandparents, family kindred
 to greet. The train moves but slowly when
 homeward we'er bound, Where warm loving welcome ever is
 found. The family circles all over the land, Unite all in one, in warm grasp of the
 hand. Our country we love thee, the home of
 the free, To no earth's potentats bow we the
 knee. On the hills of New England or far
 prairies West With our flag we're secure from foreign
 molest. We are thankful for blessings our life journey through, May we live many years these joys to renew. We are thankful for friends, for homes
 and for life, For freedom from conflict of wars
 deadly strife, For all the blessings that daily do To brighten life's pathway while
 journeying on. In all this broad land the welcoming sound, Of Thanksgiving bells echo widely around. To our God and our country we are loyal and true, And rejoice in our ensign, the Red, White and Blue. We will thank our ancestors who first paved the way, And through God made memorial their Thanksgiving day.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27

The Hillside club held its annual meeting on Friday evening last. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Attorney W. J. Beecher; secretary. Frank Wright; treasurer, w. Walter Finch; collector, Gustave Carlson. Two new members were voted in, Hon F. J. Naramore and Charles F. Beardsley. Tho treas urer's report showed small balance in the treasury. A vote of thanks was passed to Dr H. s. Nichols for his gift to the club of piano, which has been
 tuned. repaired, and now makes nice addition to the clubs equipment.
 After the business meeting was over a social hour was enjoyed, cards, bill lizards, pool and music filling in the time. Light refreshments were served.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27

The firm of G. W. Fairchild, Bridge ports leading jewellers, has been es- tablished thirty-eight years. This num- Der of years of honest dealing makes their guarantee worth having. They are ready to show their holiday stock, which is the finest they have ever had. The motto of the firm in, ''Ths best goods at the lowest price,"
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27

Master John Houlihan caught a large mink in trap at the home of his grandmother, Mrs John Houlihan. It had been .preying upon the poultry, having killed eight or nine. It meas ured'about 26 inches in length.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27

The High school young ladies pre- pared pleasant surprise for the vic torious High school football team and their friends, entertaining them, Sat- urday evening, at Glover's hall with an excellent spread. Principal and Mrs Ross Jewell and Dr A. L. Schuyler, the referee for Saturdays game, were also guests at the luncheon. Dancing was enjoyed by the young people.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27

Where saints of olden artists smile
 their mortal friends to bless, There stands child's toy wagon with
 the painted name of Express. While the stranger looks in wonder on
 the toy in honored place, Comes memory to a mother of fair
 and childish face. She can see loves sweet fultillmen t
 of woman's life the crown, As he ran to meet his father coming
 from distant town, She can hear the happy laughter, she
 can see the fond caress, When his father, smiling, shows him
 the longed-for new Express. Twas his fathers gift he loved so when the summer days were long, Twas his treasure bright he called for
 when the rever's heat was strong; When mist his eyes had clouded he
 said with weak caress, "Good-night, mamma darling, you can
 have my new Express" Not a stranger hand has touched it
 since that rain-swept autumn
 day,
 When they kissed tho lips SO waxen
 and laid the boyish form away. It stands in midst of silent beauty, a
 treasured, honored part Of the many gems of travel, and the
 priceless works of art; And there comes balm to sorrow, its
 poignant pain to bless, When a mother looks in silence on her
 darling's new Express.