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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Death of John Toomey.

John Toomey, 81, died about 4 o'clock
Friday afternoon after a brief illness
with pneumonia. He was a native OF
ireland and had lived in Brattleboro for
between 90 and 80 years having charge
of the highways during the time when
the late Col Geo. w. Hooker was road
commissioner Previous to coming to
Brattleboro Mr.. Toomey lived for sew
eral years in New York and Boston.
He married Mary Martin, daughter Of
Martin Martin of this town, % years
ago and Is survived by her and three
children: John and William Toomey of
Boston and Miss Minnie Toomey who
is employed in the local telephone ex-
change. He also leaves two brothers
in Cambridge, Mass, and two sisters
in Stoughton, The funeral was held
Sunday at 1890 o'clock I'm the Roman
Catholic church Rev. Father Cunning
ham officiating. Among those pres
ent from out of town were Mr. and
Mrs. Cornelius Fitzgerald of New York,
Miss May Fitzgerald of Hinsdale, n
H. Mr.. and Mrs. James Dawson OF
New Britain Conn, Mrs. Elizabeth
Martin and sons, William +. Martin
and Michael Martin of Boston, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Marion of Barre, John
Dennison and John Marion OF Slough
ton, Mass. Burial was in the Catholic
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

So seldom do Brattleboro theatre
goers have an opportunity to witness
Shallespearean drama that the audi
torium was filled Wednesday evening
when Harry Leighton and a supporting
company presented the Bard of Avon's
immortal tragedy "Othello" Whether
the audience as whole was impressed
with the brilliancy 81 Shakespeare as
a playwright is doubtful, for it is
necessary to be familiar with his works
in order to appreciate their portrayal,
but there is no doubt that Mr.. Leigh
ton and his support gave an excellent
Interpretation of :he great tragedy.
The production was very well stag
ed the costumes We're handsome and
most important of all, the parts We're
in competent hands. MIR. Leighton
as the Moor of Venice gave that char
acter all the attributes with which ii
is endowed He was especially good
in the scenes where Othello is torn by
the conflicting emotions of trust and
suspicion, and his portrayal of the
Moor's grief and penitence in the last
act was realistic without being
strained or overdone. FrederickBertrand
as the crafty. scheming villain. Iago,
shared honors with Mr.. Leighton, and
to many his work appealed as the
most finished of any of the caste.
Frank Lea Short as Cassie and Will
liam II. Young as Roderigo were also
very good. Miss Florence Gale made
an acceptable Desdemona, bringing
out the simplicity and trustworthi-
ness of the character and at the same
time emphasizing its more. subtle emo
lions. The ability of Miss Helen Sing
err in the difficult role of Emilia was
taxed much more than that of Miss
Gale, but she met the requirements
very WELL especially in the trying por-
tions of the final scene where the ten
dency to rant is exceedingly strong.
The only thing when marred the per-
Torrance was the boorish way Ia
which some of the audience made prep
arations for leaving the theatre dur
ing the climax of the Fast act. 1t was
insulting to the actors, disgusting to
those who appreciated the strength of
the piece, and utterly inexcusable.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Cheerfulness at Breakfast.

| have sometimes thought that break
fast should be stricken from the list Of
family meals, and be served to the in
dividuals of the household in the pri-
vacy of their rooms, so frequently does
II become a joyless feast. Unless the
greatest care be taken, the breakfast
table becomes a veritable dump. where
each one unloads the grievances Of
the night One has not slept a
wink" another was scared by a "hor-
rible" dream: a third nearly died"
from an aching TOOTH a fourth is dis
NAL because of depressing nightmare.
and so on. If to these enlivening de-
tails be added a doeful disarray of
dress, tousled hair and a sour disap-
prevail of the weather the news, and
the food. the most appetizing break
fast will pail on the taste, and the
day will be badly begun. More i'm
portant than the matter of cooking 1t
is that the family gathered around the
table cheerful, joyous. and in abound
ing good spirits. Good digestion waits
on those who season their food with
laughter and fun, and, If we have cares
and worries, it is wise TO let them wait
until after the matutinal meal.
True courtesy is only the application
of the golden rule to our SOCIAL con-
duct. "A noble and attractive every
day bearing comes OF goodness. unset
fshness. sincerity and refinement, and
these are bred in years, not in mo-
ments." They are not the result of
an instinct, or an inspiration. They
come of a noble character. that cannot
be reached until after many struggles
and conflicts.-Mary A. Livermore in
Success.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
x BRANCH IN GREENFIELD.


james +. Hooker, William Fl. Corser
and Charles d. Whitaker of the Hook
er, Corser e. Mitchell overall company
were In Greenfield last week to inspect
the Cutler, Lyons K Field shoe shop
with Il view of locating a branch of the
firms business in that town. No de-
cislon has yet been reached in regard
to the step on account of the unsettled
condition of the cotton market, but II
this should regain normal state 1t is
very likely that Hooker, Corser e.
Mitchell will establish Greenfield
branch within a few months, although
they do not intend to decrease in any
way the volume Of business that they
are doing in Brattleboro. The reason
for this move is that 1t is extremely
difficult to find enough suitable girls
to operate the number of machines that
Hooker, Corser & Mitchell wish to
run Since the recent extension Of
the local factory it has been hard to
get enough of the proper class of girls
to keep all of the machines busy.
In Greenfield many girls have been
thrown out of employment by the clos
ing of the shoe shop, and ii would prob
ably be easy to get quantity of good
help there. Another thing which is
strongly in favor of Greenfield is the
good shipping facilities and
the lower freight rates. The freight
to Boston from Greenfield is nine cents
lower a hundred than it is from Brat
tleboro, and the western freight rates
are proportionately cheaper. The fac
tory which was inspected last week
offers excellent facilities for making
and shipping the goods, and it is large
enough to accommodate 400 machines.
Brattleboro people sincerely hope
that the establishment of Greenfield
branch by the Hooker Corser & Mitch
ell company will not prove to be the
first step toward moving the business
entirely TO that town. In fact busi-
ness men in general would be glad if
matters could be arranged so that Brat
tleboro might enjoy the benefits from
the entire growth of the business.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
GRANGE NEWS.

1 Protective grange win elect officers
+ for 1904 at the next meeting Dec, IS.
1 Thirty members OF Protective grange
attended the meeting of the state
grange at Rutland this week.
Protective grange has again passed
Randolph as the banner grange in YER
mont and with its membership OF 4l0
Is the second largest grange in the
world
Protective grange conferred the third
and fourth degrees on four candidates
at a special meeting Monday evening,
Refreshments were served in the ban
quet hall,
Guiding Star grange No, ] Of Green
field which held the first charter ever
granted by the state, was reorganized
last week with 50 charter members.
The growth in the number of oranges
in Franklin county is remarkable.
few years ago there were practically
none; now there are prosperous or
ganizations in Greenfield, Buckland,
Rowe, Heath Ashfield Conway. Char
lemont, Colrain. Shelburn, Deerileld
Sunderland, Bernardston Montague
Orange. North Orange, Mortified and
Leyden ana one Is Seing organized in
Warwick
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Boston Wool Market,

+ Prices are holding steady on the ba.
sis which has prevailed for severa
weeks. No concessions OF consequence
/ are being made except on off woods
and on some lines thai are in light
supply higher prices are being oh
talned. Three-elFhths and quarter
blood feeces have sold at 25G 26c,. and
Xxx wool at 34c. while sec has been
washed delalne.
The demand has been OF a general
character. the business OF the week
comprising territories, pulled WOODS
and tieeces, particularly quarter
bloods and bright woods. Philafel-
phia interests have been liberal pur-
casers Of staple woods and several New
England mills have bought more freely.
An encouraging feature of the mar
ket is the improved demand for terri
tory wool. Sales have been made
within a wide range, prices, running
from 40d 52c., according to grades
Fine wool as sold at SOFAS SEC on
secured basis; fine medium at 47Q50c.,
and medium at 40d45c. Fine staple
wool is held at 53I 55c.
Fleeces are strong and more active.
with a better inquiry noted for fine
wool Quarter bloods ana bright
woods are In better demand and three
eighths bIoods are selling in a moder-
ate way.
Pulled woods are in good demand B
supers have sold at 4o@41c. but choice
stock is still held at 42c. AS are SELL
ing fairly well at 43G 45c. and C's at
S2qS Combings are more active, a
large amount of wool having been
moved at 40c. for medium stock and
424 4Sc for fine
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
ENGINEER DURING THE WAR.
William B. Ham Employed IN Army
Transportation During Civil War.

| william B. Ham of Palmer Mass
the old-tim engineer ON the New Lon
don Northern road, spent Thanksgiv-
ing here with his daughter, Mrs. V. O.
Jones. Mr.. Ham is one of about so
survivors of the large number of gov
eminent locomotive engineers who
were employed by the United States
military railroad in it's army transport
tation during the civil war These
men were subject to special duty, at
times perilous in the work of trans
porting the troops and moblizing the
armies under fire. Many of these en-
gineers were killed at their posts when
their trains were wrecked by the en-
envy. or else they We're shot while go
ing from point to point, sometimes
with prominent officers of the federal
army.
Mr.. Ham relates an incident of UNI
usual interest, when he was called up
on to take Gen. Grant and Gen. Meigs
from Moorhead City N. c., to New
bern, IA distance of SO miles. The
faithful engineer who was in charge of
the locomotive department at Moor
head City, where he had set up all of
the engines brought by ship to that
point from Virginia and further north.
on this occasion decided to personally
drive the engine, to which was at
tached a single fiat car, the only thing
left in the yard when Gen. Grant and
his aids decided to make the trip. En-
gineer Ham explained to the general
his predicament with only this ear
with one fiat wheel Ca term applied to
a wheel badly worm, but it required
little time for the general to order two
arm chairs from the local provost mar
shal's office. which he and Gen. Meigs
occupied other members of his staff
sitting on the floor of the car hang
ing their feet off while holding on to
the legs of the chairs. Gen. Grant
first mounted the engine but returned
to the rude car after being assured by
the engineer that it would be more
comfortable than the jolting cab over
one of the toughest of roads. The
night was intensely dark and no lights
were carried. The trip was made in
safety, and in quick time considering
the roughness of the road, a fact that
led Gen. Grant to congratulate Engin
Ger Ham at the end of the journey.
The occasion of the trip was Gen.
Grants orders to settle the matter of
the surrender Of the arms of John
ston's command to Sherman and was
made at a time when the whole sec
ton around and about Raleigh, Gen.
Grants destination was excited by
the incidents connected with the sur
render. These surviving civil war To-
aomotive engineers have recently visit
I'd Washington and pettloned Presi +
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
CHURCH NOTICES.

First Baptist Church.-Rev, G. Il.
Lawson minister Morning worship
1890. Subject of sermon, walking
with God Evening meeting zoo,
subject The confession of faith"
Bible school l2 m.
Unitarian Church Rev. e. O. S.
Osgood. pastor. Service every Sunday
at 1890. Sunday school at Has.
Theme for next Sunday; Pilgrim and
Puritan" All are welcome.
At the Adventist Christian church,
prayer meeting IL IN. Sunday school
/ p IN. Preaching by the pastor, l.
NJ Blanchard at 2.3O Loyal Work.
ers meeting at 6 Thursday evening
prayermeeting. T9O. All are cordially
invited to all the services.
Christian Science services in Mar
ket block Sunday at l0.45 4. m Sub
ject rs the universe including man.
evolved by Atomic Force?' Text
second Corlnthian 3:1S. Testimonial
meeting wednesday at 73O p. m. Read
ing room open Tuesday Thursday and
from 2 to y, m. The pub
lie always. welcome.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Death of Henry G. Field.

Henry Graves Field. "a. died early
Wednesday morning at his Western
avenue home after long Illness fol-
lowing a stroke of paralysis which he
sustained several months ago. He was
born in Brattleboro Sept 4, 1919. son
of Samuel and Jerusha Graves Field.
and lived here until about IS years
old At that time he went to Califor-
mia and lived in that state until about
25 years ago when he returned TO Brat
tleboro. While in California Mr. Field
engaged in several different kinds of
business, making his home for several
years in San Francisco. Upon his re-
turn he married Miss Jane Woodcock
who died about eight years ago. For
a time Mr.. Field was engaged in the
printing business here but for num-
Der of years had had no active en-
ployment. At the age of - he united
with the Congregational church in
West Brattleboro, being one of its old
est members at the time of his death.
He is survived by one brother. Dex-
ter Field of Sacramento, Cal, and a Sis
ter, Mrs. w. b. Sutherland of Maquo
keta. Iowa.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed but the service win probably
take place Sunday afternoon. Mr..
Field was a man of strong Christian
character and had a large circle of
friends among the Oldest residents of
the town. His life in the West was
one of many experiences, the most
thrilling of which occurred on a trip
from San Francisco when Mr.. Field
was shipwrecked and endured great
before being rescued. Dur
ing recent years Mr.. and Mrs. George
Harris had lived with him at his West
ern avenue home.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
WEST BRATTLEBoRO.

The academy re-opened Monday with
full quota of scholars
Mrs. N. A. Wood returned today
from her visit to her home.
The house of Miss Augusta Fox
has been greatly improved by coat of
paint.
Miss Perkins and mother have been
the guests of Mrs. Bartlett and Miss
Stedman the past week
Fred Fox and family have returned
from Wilmington. His son was bene-
fitted somewhat by the change.
Mrs. VIM. Cassidy who died Tues
day evening. was taken with spasms
Thursday and had them up to the time
she died
Rev. Fl. w. Lambert and Rev. n. A.
Wood will commence series of meet
ings Dec, q at the Baptist church to
continue till Jan. 3, 1904 Rev. Mr..
Lambert is a fine singer and is well
spoken of by the press and by those
who have labored with him,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, Dec. 10. daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace n. Batchelder.
In Townshend. Nov. 81, a daughter TO Mr.. and
Mrs, Herbert Barber.
In West jamaica Nov. Do a daughter tc Mr..
and Mrs. Miner Rawson.
In Nottingham, Nov. y, a son TO Mr.. and Mrs.
William Coleman.
In Bernardston, Nov. %, son to Mr.. and Mrs
Adm T.. Fits.
In Hnsdale, n. H., Nov. %. son to MIR. and
Mrs. T.. W Harvey,
In HinsdaIe. n H.. Nov. 80 a daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Buurque
In West Marlboro Dec. l, a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Ed McsIanns.
In West Dover, Dec. ?. a son to Mr.. and Mrs
James McCrae; weight. 9is lbs.
In Wilmington, Oct 10, son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Riley Z. Boyd
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

Leon Gould has finished work fol-
Charles Cleveland.
Arthur Robbins OF Keene. N. H., WIS.,
tied in town yesterday.
| r. S. Childs has been In Newbury-
port this week on business
Henry Scott of Greenfield has been
visiting in town this week.
Mrs. v. o. Jones has been spending
the week in New York city.
N. r. Ryan of Greenfield spent Sun
day at his former home here.
Mrs. Fl. II. Crosby returned yester-
day after spending three weeks in Bos-
ton.
Fl. p. Wellman returned yesterday
after spending several days in SPRING
field, Mass
Mrs. George Chatfield has been Sc
riously i'll this week with symptoms of
pneumonia.
Col. A. p. Childs of Bennington has
been visiting his brother Maj. F. w.
Childs this week.
A. b. Clapp and his niece. Miss Emily
Clapp, went to New York city yester-
day for short stay.
John Calvin who was critically Ill
with pneumonia the first of the week is
n tritie more comfortable
Stewart Frost has entered the en-
ploy of the Hooker Corser G. Mitchell
company where he will learn the trade
of cutter.
John and William Toomey have re-
turned to their employment I'm Boston
having been called here by the death of
their father.
IL NJ. Miller. formerly principal OF
Battleboro Academy. was elected TO
the board of aldermen in Lynn, Mass,
Tuesday. He is practicing law in
that city, and has served for the past
year as a member Of the common coun-
ell
Charles f. Boyle who for the past
three years has been with Boyle Broth
ers. wholesale jewelers., at White Riv-
err Junction is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. e. w Boyle today. He
viii leave tomorrow for Clinton Mass.
where he has a position in the Office
of the Clinton Wire Cloth Co.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
DEATHS.

In Rrookline Dec. J. Emily Harris
In Krookline. Dec. 1, Abigail Ranney, wife OF
L. L. Ranney. sc.
In springfield. Mass, Nov. 90 Mrs Mar,
Stickney Cnbleigh formerly of Brattleboro, 81
In Westmoreland. n. H, Dec. p Geo n
kathan, native of Dummerstun IS.
In Fellows Falls. Dec. ? T., W. Bush. Sc.
In Bellows Falls. Nov. rs, William Frost Minis
formerly of Keene "A.
In Bellows Falls. Nov. 30, Mrs. Darwin Rider,
In Oshkosh. Wis, Dec. 9, Warren NJ. Howe.
40, a native of Vernon
In Marlboro, Dec. 4. Mrs. Lucy Putnam So
In Hinsdale. N. H., Dec. T. Agnes Rosamond.
den. WI
In West Dummerston, Dec. 4. Anthony Hunt
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

Blotting paper was discovered in
1465, but from that year to this no
man has ever been able to discover a
piece in his own house when he wanted
it. But he should always keep in his
house a supply of the G. o. Taylor
Old Bourbon and G. o. Taylor Pure
Rye Whistles, for there is nothing bet
ter for social or invalid use. Physi-
clans recommend them. Licensed deal
ers generally sell them. Proprietors'
firm name is on the label and over the
cork. Sealed bottles only. Trade
supplied by F. c. Gale & Co., Brattle-
boro, VT.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
MARRIAGES.

In Bellows Falls, Nov. 2d. by Rev. j. T. Stock
ing, Silas 5. Fuller of Bellows Falls and Mrs.
Nellie + Mcdonald Of Pittshed.
In Bellows Fails, Nov 26, by Rev. Edward
he, nolds; Patrick Scott and Miss Myrtle NJ.
Gray. both of Bellows Falls
In Bellows Falls. Nov. 70. by Rev. ID. l. San
ford, Archibald Greenwood Illingworth and
Miss lnez isabelle Howard.
In Orange, Mass, Nov. %. by Rev. F. Froe-
berg Elias Wcnerstun and Miss Hilma Peter
son, both of Brattlehnro.
In Boston, Nov. 20 at Church of the Ad-
vent, by Rev. Daniel c. Hinton. rector of St
AniLs church, Dorchester Edward +, Whit
comb OF keene. n. H, and Miss Grace G. Jebb
of Winchester. n. H.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11
Chester Mans Fatal Fall.

Jacob H. Marsh, aged 60, one of the
most prominent men of Chester, died
Tuesday night from the effects of fall
from the ladder while he was at work
in his barn. Mr.. Marsh lived about
two hours after he was injured. He is
survived by a wife and one daughter
Mr.. Marsh was one of the selectmen of
the town having been a member of the
board for several years. He was one
of the best known members of the
state grange in the vicinity.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

Joseph Aaron Clark, 40 a promi
nent Guilford resident and well known
in Brattleboro, died at his home yester-
day from spinal injuries which he sus
tanned eight weeks ago by falling from
an apple tree He WIS the son of Aaron
and Mary Gleason Clark and was a ma
tive of Halifax.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

During the intermission of the
next Choral union rehearsal .Wednes-
day evening solos will be rendered by
Miss Gertrude Matthews of this town
and Louis ]. Carpenter of Keene, N. H.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

q. o. Taylor Whistles, lmpart strength and vlgor.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-22
Pine Lands of the South.
Experts Maintain They Can Be Mace Fertile and Profitable
If Properly CuItivated-Cood News for
Mississippi and louisiana

In the early days of California, when
its mineral wealth had turned the eye
of the whole world in that direction.
an enterprising American planted
small patch of ground near San Fran
cisco in fruit and grain. He was the
subject of much ridicule among the
pioneers, says the New Orleans Times
Democrat. and one of the men most
prominent in mining circles smiled
derisively at the man who was trying
to get money out OF the earth with
spade instead of pickax.
Il wouldn't give 500 for all the
crops that the Pacific coast will ever
grow" are the memorable words he
said and in this he only echoed pub
lie sentiment. The sandy. semiarid
soil of California was regarded as un-
fit for cultivation. The country. it
was predicted. would never be any
thing but mining camp. Agriculture
was out of the question. The soil
was poor and rainfall deficient. But
the prophet, like most others, has
proved totally wrong. The mining in
terests of California have shrunk to
small proportions; agriculture now
contributes most of the wealth. and
the state is one of the richest in the
union in its farms, producing in the
census year crops valued at Sl31 $780,
COG of the most varied character.
In an address before the immigra-
The Lamar register., 1903-04-22
Why He Was Safe.

DR.. Edmund J. James. president of
the Northwestern University, has in
his office. near his safe. the bust,
done in clay, of man famed no less
for his sharp practices than for his
wealth. One day a visitor gazed at
this bust somewhat pointedly. There
upon Mr.. James said. with laugh:
II suppose you are surprised that
should risk having Mr. So-and-So
here in my office so close to the
safe where keep my money. Don't
you see. though, that our friend ha.
NO hands?"
The Lamar register., 1903-04-22

They can talk all they please about
the cowardice and treachery OF Indians
but let me say they are the gamest fell
lows that ever breathed," says an old
time miner After they had been
whipped and driven from plain to
mountain range time and again. OF
course, they became treachers. but
before they learned OF the white mans
tactics they were an unfinching foe.
THE prettiest sight'I ever saw was
during a fight a lot of us miners had
with a band of Indians in Montana in
the early sos. We had been prospect.
ing along the Yellowstone and had not
found any tempting gold-bearing
gravel, SO we started to go about
hundred miles farther down the river.
We hadn't gone far before we ran into
a band of hostile Indians. From the
first we knew there was fight COM
ing. but we pushed on.
Two days travel brought us into the
center of their rather shifting territory
and we knew we were in for 1t. The
redskins were camped across the river.
but we knew there were others in the
woods all about us. We built raft
and pushed out to brush-covered
sand bar to get out of the way. Indians
generally make an attack in the night
or early morning, but this band chose
the time of sunset to strike at us.
They piled into their rude canoes and
fioated down stream directly toward
our camp on the bar. and you never
saw a more fearless set of red demons
In your life.