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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
FOR THE DEFENDANT.

The case of executors of Mary e
Goodhue VS.. Charles H. Thompson Is
on trial at the Probate office before
Hon. j. G. Sargent, of Ludlow, referee
| Mary E. Goodhue was the wife Of Col
Francis Goodhue, and Mr.. Thompson
is teller in the Vermont National bank
The prominence of the parties makes
| the case of unusual local interest.
The matter in controversy may best
| be stated by a summary of statement OF
counsel at the opening of the trial.
Counsel for plaintiff in the opening
statement stated that the plaintiffs
claimed and would undertake to show
that sometime about 1896 or 1897 the
property and estate of Mrs. Goodhue,
then amounting to $4,000 or $4,000,
was placed in the hands of Mr..
Thompson to handle. That he had it
lin his charge until it was turned over
to Mrs. Goodhue's children, Francis
Goodhue Jr.,and Mrs. Ellen VanKleek
in May, 1901, about the time the chill
dren were appointed guardians of
their mother: That during this time
Mr.. Thompson had control and charge
of the property and collected both
principal and income, and accounted
account quite a large amount, but
failed to account for and turn over
large sum, including many items from
the sale of stocks and bonds and mort
cages. This suit is to recover from
him the amount he failed to turn over
and the amount was stated to exceed
$4,000, as the plaintiffs claimed. The
plaintiffs claimed too that Mr.. Thomp-
son had signed Mrs. Goodhue's name
without authority.
Counsel for the defendant in opening
statement stated that it would appear
in behalf of the defendant that Mr..
Thompson at the solicitation of Col.
Goodhue and the expressed approval
of his children, commenced to render
to Col Goodhue in the man
agement of Mrs. Goodhue's property
some time in 1896: that the property
of Mrs. Goodhue was then
and had for a long time been in the
sole charge and control of Col. Good
hue, for the reason that Mrs. Goodhue
was not mentally capable of doing |
business or caring for her property |
and that she never was after that so
long as she lived; that the securities |
to Mrs. Goodhue were kept |
in safe deposit box all the time at |
the Vermont National bank. and that |
Col. Goodhue had sole control and |
charge of that box; that Mr.. Thomp-
son never had access to it except in
the presence of Col. Goodhue. and nev-
er had any of the property or security
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
The Pisgah Shooting Accident.

n. A. Blouen. who was accidentally
shot in the left leg at Round pond in
Pisgah two weeks ago, was operated
upon at Keene, N. H.. last week
and the ball removed. The in
jury was found to have been
more serious than expected. Previous
to the operation two negatives were
made with the X-ray apparatus to
determine the location of the bullet.
The negative showed that the bullet
had shattered the thigh bone near the
knee joint. The ball was removed and
found to be considerably out of shape,
showing the force with which it struck
the knee joint Several loose frag-
ments of bone were removed, one as
large as a hens egg. There was pus
around the loose fragments. He will
have a stiff knee at the best and il
will be many weeks before the wounds
are healed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
Rumored Railroad Change.

II is reported that negotiations are
now on for the purchase or lease by
the Central Vermont Railway Co. Of
the Hoosac Tunnel & Wilmington rail-
road, the conversion of the latter into
a standard gauge, and even the build
ing of a connecting link from Hoosac
Tunnel to connect with the New York,
New Haven, & Hartford railroad at
Mort mpton.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
HEARING IN THE THOMPSON CASE
MANY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ARE INVOLVED AND
PUBLIC INTEREST Is GREAT.
Executors of Goodhue Estate Make Charges Which Imply
Cnmnality; But Mr. Thompson is Serene and Not at all
Disturbed-Both Sides Present Their EWdence-The Case
is Still On.


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are o
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Haskins
e Elisha Johnsbuy
Greatn n finding
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21

The Catamount Hill association ded-
icated at Colrain, Wednesday, a monu-
ment slab marking the site of the
building where the first U. S. flag was
raised over a school house in this
country. When the flag raising took
place in 1912 there were more than so
farm houses on Catamount hill. Now
only vacant cellar holes mark the
places where they stood. Several
hundred persons were present at the
exercises. Addresses were made. an
original poem read. there was singing
and music by cornet. drum and fife:
a basket picnic and short addresses.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21
PNPED, FOR SALE, TO RENT, Etc.

4DVERTISEMENTS under this head, classi-
fed, cost two cents word for the first in
tltlOn and one cent a word for each subse-
aent insertion. Everybody reads them and
hey bring results
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21

tNtoRMATION FRFF-Thaf may be of value
= 8 anyone who contempIates buying land.
s;,.s. 1alng house. s. r. EMERSON, u oak
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21

WANTED-Apprentice girls to learn millin-
Nv cry. Apply to MRS. W. F. NEAL. 81 1t
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-08-21

Allen from New England NJ. E. socie-
ties have been found by a hotel man
at Glace Bay. c. B.. and he has COM
municated with the police. Three men
left them in his place in valise some
days ago and did not return.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Little Fila O'Donnell. aged ten,
and her sister Thelma, aged four.
gave birthday party to their
youthful friends last Tuesday night,
at the residence If their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. O'Donnell.
Music. games and refreshments
we're enjoyed by all till reasonable
hour. when they departed for home
highly pleased with their reception.
The little Misses received . mum.
Der Ut presents from their young
guests and friends.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21


Mr.. w. A. Dutech lie st work on
the artesian we'll in the store yard Of
MIR Hardy H. Smith. Whe" his
lly brick annex is completed. it will
be an ornament to Columbia street
His good example and enterprise
should be followed bv others ON our
main business !horou2hfare. It de-
notes confidence in the future we'll
fare of our town, in u business point
OF view, and will be substantial
evidence OF prosperity worthy Of
emulation all along the line.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Edwards, town IT :O} inhah,.
tan.s, in Kinds County, Niles, has
issued bonds to raise lnonev for the
construction 0f system Ut water
works Why cant Govingl"n with
q population four times this NUM-
Der, aud the county seat, do like
wise. The town is fully able to
carry long time bonds to sn amount
sufficient " give Us q fine water
works system, for fire protection,
street sprinklin2. etc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21
q. :. Lnn1 Office, New Orleans. In,

q. s. Lnn! Office, New Orleans. i.s, |,
Oct. Is. 1903.
Noti.e is hereby given that the follow
ing-raM-i settler has fled notice of His
III t+ntiop to make hnai ,roof in sup
POI. of his claim, and til sail proof
will be made before the 'esister or
rec.i 'er, ut New Orleans, l.. OF Fri
dry. Doc. Il. 1903, viz:
JOSEPH e. FOSTER.
WHO made homestead entry No. 81 1911
for the northwest quarter Of the south
west quarter of section 80, township =,
south range Is east, St. Helena Meri-
dian.
H.. names the following witnesses 10
Prove Iii. continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land VIZ:
John Badon. Bayou Lacombe, La. ;
John Smith. Slidell, Ls.: r. C. Abney
aud Frank Fostor, Abita Springs, La.
oc3l-5t WAITER L COHEN. Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21
DISASTROUS WRECKS

E'r-ics>Ees> Is rsp'nsible for ,::a, y
= railsa. wrrcs, aud the same cars..,
are L,aking human wrecks Of s:ff rars
from :ifo.t md luHs troubles mn
since the advent o. isr. Kings New lis.
coveYy tor Consumption. Coughs and
ol.ls, even the worst Cases can he
CURED. AID hopeless, resignation in no
longer neses <arr. Mrs. Lois 'rnig. OF
Dorchester, Mass, is GU Of many Who's.
life Was saved by DIR. Kings New Dis-
covery. This great remedy is guar n
teed tor ali Throat and Lung Diseases
by J. Z. Wax ms, Druggist Price sue
and $1,000. Trial bottles free.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21
u. :. Lana Office. Nav t'rl,l..na. La /
Oct IS. 1903.

Notice is hereby given that tho folio y.
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in snp.
port ~ Ills claial. and that aid prof
vii, b. r.ade i'efore TIE clerk OF the
district conrt, 1T Cnvington. Ls.. or
Thurs AZ. Dec 8. 1903, viz:
EBZON e. COOPER.
Who made homestead entry No. N. sOl
for tie north half OF the northwest
quarter, section 20. and north halt Of
northeast quarter. section 80. township
soutl, range Is east st. Helena Meridian
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz:
A. Bush and Walter Lavinghouse, OF
Talisheek p O.. st. Tammsny Parish.
La, and ]. D Thomas and Geo. Ulmer,
Of Thomasyille 2. O., St. TammaDy
Parish, In.
oct 3l.5t. WALTER L. C0HEN, Re glster
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

. .
The political pot is boiling hot.
The candidates for the various nf-
fees have interviewed the voters
in every ward and precinct, and
the result 1T the election to-day.
Saturday. Nov. 2l,) will settle the
question IA to who are to he our
parish officers for the next four
wears. except in cases where it will
be found necessary to hold second
primary. 1t il the duty 1T every
qualified voter to go to the polls
and cast his vote, and may the best
man win
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

The officers of the Grand Lodge,
U. A. O.. D., will arrive Sunday
and install the newly elected Off.
GERS OF the Bogue Falaya Grove,
No, 81, at the Lodge room In Gov
ington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Have sou read the big al. Of
Jones & Pickett, on the nrat naoe
announcing their great aale Of BLANK.
cts ard comforts. II not, :ead il II
once, aud don't get left out in the
cold.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Mr.. Isaac II. staaffer, founder
of the well-known firm of Stauffer
Eshleman & Co., died Suddenly III
New Orleans, last Saturday. aged
80 years.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

George Cooper, charged with
the murder of William Jones, on
the night Of October q, in Wash
ington Parish. surrendered to the
authorities IN Franklinlon last
Tuesday night, aud is now in Jail
there awaiting trial.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21
For Rent.

Furnished Cottages, containing from
five to seven rooms, convenient to
depot, market aud postotfis'e. with
privilege of large shady park, In which
are two artesian lowing wells. The
analysis of the water shows Il to
be beneficial to liver and kidney trouble.
Apply to or address,
Z. L. CHARROPPIN.
fe14-lyr. Coviugton, La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

According to the report Of the
Railroad Commission, the length
of the East Louisiana Railrod, in
June, 1908. was 1896 mile. Since
that time the road has been ex-
tended north seven miles.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

!, Straws show which way the
wind blows. E. S. Dougberty, the
candidate of the Blanchard faction
for sheriff of East Baton Rouge,
was elected last Tuesday over VIM.
G. Randolph, the candidate Of the
Jastremski faction.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

One Of our competitors, MIR. E.
D. Kentzel, son Of the editor, has
been Ill with fever for the past
three weeks, bat il now GONZALES
clng. His numerous friends hope.
to zee him up aud ont again in u
short time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Over S60,00O.000 worth Of cot
ton was exported during the month
Of October, or an average of So
900, 900 worth a day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21
STRAYED

Came to my place, seven miles north
Of Covington, four head Of hogs, mark
ed with under square in right and un-
der bit In left ear.
MOTT. THOMAS CO1NE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

PRESBYTERIAN CHCRCH.--Rev.
J. n. Williams, Psstor, will hold ser
vices In Coyington on the LIST and 3rd
Sundays. Madisonville and Sunday.
Slidell 4th Sunday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

B.,sue Fnlaya lsrnve. No. II
Meets on the first and third Saturdays
In the month, ut 1850 r. NJ. at Castle
Hall. X. of F., Covington, Ii.
X. J. FRRDERICK. NObla Arch.
F. b. HEnPEL. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

An account of the wedding of
DR.. j. L. Brock and Miss lenOra
Darlington, which took place i'll
Franklinton last week, will be
found on the eighth page. We join
their ManY friends in extending
congratulations.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

All persons who are interested
in the improvement of the Gene
terry, The employment of q sexton,
etc., are requested to attend =
meeting TO be held at the residence
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy H. Smith
uext Monday afternoon at o o'clock.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

The question Of the hour among
the rising generation is, "How
many days till Christmas?''
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

There Is a shortage in the sweet
potato crop this year caused by the
long drouth and early frost. (
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Mrs. McNnlty presented Mrs
Ed. Kentzel with some fine sugar
cane this week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Vote for the bess man, who vii
do the most for The Parish, G. C..
Alexjus. 81
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

christmas. Anniversaries. Birth.
day and Wedding Cakes speciality.
Fancy Assorted Cakes az Sl.25
4 hundred, at Peoples Bakery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

The second primary, If one is
found to be necessary, will be held
on Tuesday, Dec, Is.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Fruit cake supplies, nuts, etc.,
At Lacroix 4 Singletary's.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

The Primary Election Is family
contest between Democrats and
should be conducted in q friendly
manner. There are no party issues
ut stake. All OF the aspirants are
in favor Of ,good roads, more and
better public schools. and anything
that will advance the public inter-
ests uf the parish. Vote fer the
man Of your choice, and let there
be large vote. SO that the winners
will he convinced that tllev are the
choice of the people.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

From Tuesday morning till We'd
nesday morning the Thermometers
dropped from 20 degrees to 81
degrees, . drop Ut IS degrees.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Mr.. K. John Ellis and mother,
Mrs. Chamberlain and Mr.. Harvey
E. Ellis are located at Claiborn
Hotel tor the winter season.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

FOR SALE.-A glass door ar
moir bedroom set III perfect con-
d,tion. Also an upright piano.
Address Mrs. Eloise p. Sauter,
Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Vote early, vote rs often as you
can, and abide the result, like a
man.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

We acknowledge the receipt of
an invitation from Mrs. Alex. Band
20 be present y: the marriage Of her
step-daugLter Evelyn and AIR. Rob.
.ert smith, at the Protestant Church,
in Vaudeville, on Wednesday. Dec.
Is. 1908, III 7P NJ.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Cotton has been rolling in at a
lively rate this week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

t}et your fruit cake ingredients
from Seyond & Hel,sscs. A full
line Just received.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

e. s. Land Office, New Orleans, La. .
Oct. 20, 1908.
Notice il hereby given thai the follow
,nQ-Damed settler Las filed nntice Of his
intention to make fnsl proof. in snp-
port Of hrs claim. and s,id pr',of will be
made before tho clerk Of the district
CONT, ut Covinptrn. u. on Thursday
December :, 1908, viz:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Vote for the man who does the
most work aud talks the least. Vote
for Il. G.. AleXius. st
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Next Thursday, Nov. 90, will
be Thanksgiving Day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Mrs. Esther blanche, after spend
ing few days with reiatives In
Morgan City, returned las, Mon
day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

New houses, to meet the de-
masd sf next sasnner's visitors,
arc going up IN all parts OF town.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

When you go to New Orleans.
stop at PENIS Hotel, corner of ST.
Charles and Poydras streets. All
front rooms, newly furnished
throughout. Charges reasonable,
by the day or week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

The excessive warm weather OF
the past few weeks IS nov gone,
and the change TO clear, cool and
AracinQ weather is q welcome one.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Mr. Frederick Roehi. Of >'ew
Orleans. has leased the Richard
place and Is now occupying il with
has family. Il Il
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Among other items in the job
printing line. We printed 10000
tickets this week for the primary
electiOn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Fruit Cakes made til order by
Miss Kate COleman. Phone 80, Or
apply 70 G F. Hardie.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Lost-On Thursday, Nov. 5, be.
tween Vaudeville aud Covington,
one plain gold ring. engraved on
the inside &c. H. TO L. L., Oct l2,
1892 reason enable rewardwlll
be paid for its return to j.. Levy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

From all wrscan hear. Bahington
and Sett0on will be the favoritrs TOR
Senator in THE neck Ut tire woods.
No ce;tor selection could be made
Both are thoroughly competent and
able, and have the advantage Of ex
perience. You will make no mis-
take in voting for them.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21
Notice to Hunters

No hunters allowed on my premises
under penalty0f the law.
oc17-5 VICTOR LEBLANC. :.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Best Fruit Cake only q cents
per ponnd, At Peoples Bakery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

The Republican papers, although
not IN the present contest, are
unanimous in supporting Jas,rem.
IL, for the Democratic nomination
for governor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21
FOk SALE.

One undivided half interest in 1865
acres OF land on Bogue Chitto and West
Pearl River, formerly belonging to
1rbin Cooper. STEPHEN MYEk.
to dec Slidell, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

LOST.-One small. black and
white lleffer, no mark or brand.
Return IT, ~. Barrcll, care IT Post
office, Abita Springs, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Steps have been built at the four
entrances to the public school
grounds. This will result in keep.
ing OUT rowing cattle, and 10 a
much needed improvement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

The Kings Daughters Circle
will meet ut 4 o'clock Mondav
evening. at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Kentzel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21
WARREN PIERCE.

Who made homestead entry No. 81 ,G70
for the south halt Of northwest quar-
ter section 20, township ), nrnge -
east, st. Helena meridian.
He names the following Witnesses to
prove his continuous residence npon
and cultivation Of said land. VIE:
A. Bash and Walter LavinghOuse. OF
Talisheek, st. Tammany Parish, La.
and J. ID. Thomas and Geo. Timer, Of
Townsville, St. Tammany Parish, La.
oct 3l-5t Matter l. COHEx. Register,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Christmas IL coming, and our en-.
terprising merchants are receiving
their stocks OF holiday goods, in
readiness for Santa Claus TO make
hrs selections.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

The freight trains Of the East
Louisiana Railroad are getting con.
s,derahly longer, which is . graft.
flying sign Of prosperity and IN.
creased business tor the road and
our merchants.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. McNulty, who re-:
GENTLY purchased the Cundall place,
near Coyington, will be at home TO
their friends every Tuesday even
ing. III,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

Mr., W. ]. Kelley, General Pas.
senger Manager of the Anchor Line
Steamship Company of New York;
Mr. John Flettr,ch and Mr.. +. j..
Orfila, Of New Orleans, steam
ship PASSENGER agent, spent last
Saturday in Covington, and paid
US pleasant visit. They came from
Vaudeville, and proceeded from
here to Abita Springs. This IS
Mr.. Reilv's FIRST visit 70 the South.
and he was delighted with what he
saw of our charming country and
It's hospltable people. He lief, for
New York last Wednesday on the
steamship Pro,eus, taking with him
glowing accounts of his maiden
trip to the Sunny South.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-11-21

II you want to be represented on
the Police Jury. in the Sd Ward by
a business man and good citizen,
vote for G.. G.. Alexlus. st
Buy your Fruit Cake from Peo-
pies Bakery and save money.