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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
Mrs, Edward P, Barnes.

Mrs. Sarah Eliza, wife of +. p. Barnes,
died at her home, 81 Canal street, Mon
day afternoon of heart disease after an
illness of 5 years. The funeral serv ices
were held at the house at $50 yesterr-
day morning, Rev. r. X. Marvin Of
ficiating. Miss Lenna Thomas sang
"Nearer My God, to Thee" and LEAD,
Kindly Light" and Mr.. Marvin read
poem, written by Mrs. Barnes short
ly before her death. There were many
tributes of flowers. The body was taken
to Randolph for burial. Mrs. Barnes
was born in Stoughton, Mass, May %,
1886, and was the daughter of Benz.
W. and Alvira Trask Sulloway She
was married in Randolph, in 1866 to
Mr.. Barnes and lived there for four
years, afterward coming to Brattle-
boro. She is survived by her husband,
mother, Mrs. E. E. Whitney; three
sons, Willis F. of Boston, Louis E. of
the American Express Go. Of Brattle-
boro, Leon +. with Jackson Il Co.,
Hatters and Furriers, of Boston; two
sisters. Mrs. John Goodnow of Athol
and Mrs. Abner Blackburn of Jamaica
Plain and one brother Benjamin W.
Sulloway of Attleboro, Mass. She was
member of Dennis Rebekah lodge,
Sedgwick Woman's Relief corps and
Protective grange and an attendant OF
the Universalist church. She possessed
great strength of character, was indus
trious and self sacrificing in her devo-
ton to friends and home and bore
bravely the trials of her illness.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
DEATHS OF THE WEEK.
Mason John Wood.

Mason ]. Wood died very suddenly
Mt his Cedar street home Saturday,
probably from a slight shock He had
been in poor health for 20 years, espec-
ially so since Jan. last, and had suf-
fered two shocks before. On Saturday
he had been feeling unusually well and
had been about and out of doors. Fun
eral services were held at his late home
Monday, under the direction of the Z.
A. r., whose regular service was used.
Burial was in the Tyler cemetery Id
Vernon. :,
Mason John Wood was born in Yer.
non, June 4, 1874. He was the son OF
John Wood for years baggage master,
night telegraph operator and police
man here. He served three years
in the Civil war with credit, and at
his death was drawing pension OF
$50 per month. After the war he was
employed for 10 years by the then Gen.
trail Vermont railroad company, part OF
the time as engineer; and for several
years afterward worked in the machine
shops here, and as engineer at the asy,,
lum. He was a giant in stature and
strength and weighed 240 pounds. In
his prime he was called the strongest
man in Brattleboro and he was also the
most thorough and ingenious of me
chanics. 1t is related of him that while
working in a machine shop here big
100 pound paper roll which they were
making fell upon workman and three
men tried in vain to release the victim.
Mason thrust them aside and applying
his splendid strength to one end of the
roll quickly freed the man beneath.
He was kind man, good man and
generally liked. He was married IN DC,
tober, 1875, to Mrs. Bridget Della How
ard who survives him. He is the last
of his family.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
THE FREE KINDERGARTEN.
Commences the Last Term Of Its Fifth Year
This Week-A Glance at Its Origin, Present
Stains and Methods.


The Free kindergarten began the last
term of its fifth year in the rooms in
the water cure building on Elliot street
Monday, with Miss Mary Fits as
teacher and Miss Florence Foster as
sistant. Twenty two pupils are already
enrolled and 10 more are expected to
be added soon. Last fall 36 were reg
istered and in the winter 20. The hours
are from a. m. to II O'Clock. The
children mostly, although not all, have
mothers who work in the shops or by
the day at washing or scrubbing, or
who are sickly and unable to give
proper care to their families; and to
these the school has been and still is a
great blessing, not only in relieving the
mothers of care and anxiety but in TAX
ing the children from the street, to a
safe place and wholesome training.
The pupils are from 3 to 6 years of age
and most of them normally bright; but
a few have been received who were
mentally defective and very encour-
aging results have been secured in
these cases: in accustoming them to
other children and developing them
into fitness for the public school work.
The methods of the work are largely
adaptations from nature. Last winter
the themes were animals, heroes and
children in different parts of the world,
worked out in object lessons. This
spring birds and flowers will be consid-
cred, seeds and eggs, the Easter awaken
ing applied to life in simple lessons of
morals and manners. The playground
which was hired last year and which
proved so great a benefit, will be used
again this year. Last summer it was
retained during the vacation months
also. and a Kindergarten who was
spending the summer here took charge
of it during July and August. A little
garden was made at one side and sew
eral loads of sand were piled at the
other. Seats and hammock made 1t
attractive and the children were kept
there all the morning, every pleasant
day. When stormy, they went to the
rooms. Luncheon was provided for
them by the Woman's club, the same
as during the regular kindergarten.
The work this term will be greatly aid
ed by the kindness of the Estey Organ
Co. who have this week replaced their
loan Of baby organ with one of a pi-
ano. Another friend of the work, re-
cent guest at the Brooks House, has
Just sent a generous gift of money to
the school,
This sweet and peculiarly winning
charity was the thought of the Wo-
mans club, who organized it about
five years ago to help little children
and sick or hard working mothers. II
has been supported by the women until
last year when provision was made for
it from the Thompson will fund. 1t
is still. however, under the supervis-
ION of the club. through the following
committee: ex-officio, president, Miss
Susan Clark and treasurer, Miss Maud
Emerson: chairman, Mrs. o. J. Pratt
Mrs. H. X. Whitaker, Mrs. III. L. Wat
erman, Miss Mary Fits, Mrs. F. E.
Beeman. Visitors are always welcome
at the rooms and our people should &c
and learn something of this good work.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
THE MEDBRER.
"If the coat its put it on"

The smoke from the spring rubbish
fires will be the next trial OF our ialIn
and temper. Every season II hangs
about the village for days IKE neavy'
dyspeptic dream. 1t chokes the throat,
hiears the ewes and offends the nostrils;
smudges the freshly washed front WIN
dows and the clean clothes upon the
line and fills the tidy housewives heart
with woe. Why not cart the refuse
and rakings off, this spring, for more
remote and less evident cremation!
X X
While the governor sassertion in his
Arbor day proclamation, that the OBJ
seryance of the day in Vermont is rap
idly growing in favor is encouraging,
vet it seems rather inconsistent to eX-
ult over the planting of few saplingss
on that day when at the same time full
grown shade trees that should be pre-
served are being cut down by the score.
A drive over any of the local highways
will show how the devastation of the
fine old roadsides here is being wrought.
Long lines of ghostly stumps tell the
story. The beautiful shaded drives OF
few wears ago are now barren and
unattractive wastes. Trees that from
an aesthetic point of view were almost
invaluable to town have been con
verified into few dollars worth OF fire
wood. A strong sentiment should be
awakened and enforced against this
despoilment of public highways.
X
This year marks Brattleboro's l5Oth
anniversary, as history proves. Inc
town was chartered in 1853 by George
III to list of 20 grantees headed by
William Brattle, in whose honor the
town was named. The rounding OF an
even century and half Of existence,
designates milestone particularly i'm
posing in the case of Brattleboro, as
the locality was the first settled region
in the state, and here the history OF
the Green Mountain Boys begins. with
these facts in mind, the Meddler would
suggest that the town commemorate
the anniversary by rousing celebra-
tion. Such an occasion would be APP
propriate on Fourth of July week, or
in connection with the Valley Fair !;
but 1t seems that Old Home week
would be the best time of all Brat
tleboro is right in the pathway OF the
tISllOIS dud "a eA>
would doubtless stop off and attend,
if it were creditable affair and well
advertised. The SONS and daughters
of Brattleboro in other states would
take a natural interest in the honor
TO the old town and would do much
to make the occasion success. From
business standpoint the celebration
should prove of great value to Brat
tleboro. The attractions of this beau
tiful town for summer home or a
permanent residence would gain wide
spread attention, and the boom of man
ufacturing and other business inter
ests already begun, might be accelerat-
ed by the establishment OF new indus
tries owing to the advertising of the
many industrial advantages of the To-
cality. Finally, the wholesale adver-
Using given by the press in recording
the event. would show people that
Brattleboro is up and doing. Let's
have the celebration.
The Meddler
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Roy and Carroll Fisher and Jewell Robb spent
Sunday at Miudletown, Conn.
Henry Cudworth of Hartford visited his faith
err T. j. b, Cudworth last week.
Homer Skeel of Ludlow has been guest OF
Capt. L. j. Waterman this week.
Miss f. A. Patterson of Boston is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Gilbert of Central street.
Miss Elizabeth Ward of Westminster is the
new operator at the telephone exchange.
Miss Nellie Mack has been called to her home
in Poultney by the serious illness of her father.
Mr. and Mrs. Diedrich Stolte quietly celebrat-
ed their fortieth wedding anniversary last sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Ryan were called to
Gardner Mass, saturday by the death of his
aunt.
Rev. ii. Il. Miles preached in Burlington Tues
day evening in exchange with Rev. G. Glenn At
kins.
Mrs. katherine Burchard left yesterday for
Arlington, Mass, where she will spend few
weeks.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
Center Congregational Church, Rev. H. R
Miles, Pastor.

Morning preaching service at 10 30
Easter service of the Sunday school at
II .45. Union service at p. M The
following musical program will be Civ
en- by double quartet, assisted by
Carl Leitsinger, cornet. in the morn
ing:
Organ, easter Morning. Mailing Wely
Chorus, unfold We Portals. $500. .Gounod
Offertory, Ave Maria. ...............M ascagn1
Cornet and organ.
1.-THE Seyen-fold Amen. .........Stalner
Anthem, "As 1t Began to Dawn. ......... Buck
Quartet, 1.-THE Magdalene". ..............W arren
Postlude. 1.-THE Heavens Are Telling. Haydn
Evening"
Prelude, "Spring Song. ........-.. Mendelssonn
In faradlsum ............ '.''''.'buu" ,
Anthem. "As 1t Began to Dawn. ......... Buck
Solo, RESURRECTION ...........-- ..Sneley
Fred Adams.
Anthem, 1.-THE Radiant Morn Hath Passed
Away. ............ Woodland
Postlude. grand chorus, "Hozzana". ..... wachs
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Congregational church will hold an
Easter prayer meeting in the chapel
Sunday morning at 7: 80. The young
peoples societies of other churches
have been invited and any one who
wishes to come will be welcome.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
Unitarian Church, Rev. E. @. s. 0sgood,
Pastor.

Services both morning and after
noon will be appropriate to Easter.
Mr.. Osgood will preach in the
morning upon 1.-THE Life Eternal. ="
Clinton Dugan will assist at both serv-
ices. Music a. M.
Prelude, ''Palm branches, "..............,.F aure
Organ and violin, Miss Crosby. MI. Dngan
Solo, Easter Dawn" ...,........RH III. Woodman
Mr.. Miller.
Response after prayer. THE Lord is Risen,
Mr.. Miller.
Offertory, "Flower song, "...........e....lang
Organ and violin.
Postlude. organ, professional from March,
s. b. Whitney
Carol service at o'clock
Prelude, MELODY in +, "............. Rubenstein
Organ and violin
Solo, easter Eve, ".................,-, ,dounod
MIR. Miller.
Prelude, .'Postlude in ID, Henry NJ. Durham
Organ.
The remainder of the service will
consist of the singing of carols, pray
ers and responses, Easter selections
given by children in the Sunday school
and brief address by the pastor.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
WEST BRATTLEB0R0.

Mrs. Sargent is still quite sick, be-
ing unable to sit up at all.
Ned Clark is back in school again
after an enforced absence on account
of an eye trouble.
Madame Bond seems to be gradually
failing. She has been confined to her
bed the past two weeks.
Jewell c. Robb and Carroll and Roy
Fisher went Friday to Middletown,
Conn, for a short visit to Wesleyan
university. They were the guests of
the Delta Kappa Epsilon house. They
expect to enter this college next fall
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
B. H. s. NOTES.

The junior baseball team will play
the freshmen Monday.
The first of the class games of base
ball was played Monday between the
seniors and juniors, the former win
ming 2S-17.
A wierd poster appeared in the up
per hall Monday inviting the senior
boys to a ghost party to be given by
the senior girls in witches cavern"
Friday evening. Everything connect
ed with the event seems mysterious.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
Death of Old williamsville Residen.

Charles E. Tyler, one of the Oldest
business men of Williamsville, died
Monday of consumption, after several
years, illness, aged 81 years. He was
born IN South Newfane Nov. IA, 1886.
and most of his life was spent in Will
Evansville where he was for many years
IN the meat business. He was we'll
known throughout the county.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
Herbert N. Houghton.

Herbert Marshall Houghton died at
his home on Frost street Monday morn
ing after weeks illness. His disease
was first diagnosed as indigestion
with accompanying heart trouble but
second physician the day before his
death pronounced the case one of an
aemia with heart dilation. The funeral
was held at the house at 3 O'Clock
Wednesday, and was conducted by the
local societies of N. e. 0. 2. and Mod
ern Woodmen of which he was men,
Der, Rev. r. s. Sidelinger of the NJ. W.
officiating. Music was furnished by
the Woodmen and the bearers were
members of their working team. The
floral tributes were profuse and beau
tiful. Burial was in Prospect Hill Gem
etery.
Mr.. Houghton was born in Newfane
April %, 1860, and leaves a father,
Marshall Houghton, brother George
and sister, Mrs. Henry Ingram, all
of that place. He came to Brattleboro
20 wears ago and has been employed as
a plumber and woodworkeY in several
places here, and for the past 10 years
has worked at Holden & Martins. He
was married, July 81, 1885, to Hattie,
daughter of Luther and Sophia Has
kins of this place, who survives him
with one son, 16 years of age. Mrs.
Houghton's mother died only seven
weeks ago. Mr.. Houghton was kind
husband and father. good friend and
neighbor and was we'll liked wherever
known. He was a member, on proba'
ton, of the Methodist church.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
CHURCH SERVICES.

Christian Science services in MS
block Sunday at 10 :45 a. m. SUB
Doctrine of Atonement. SUI
school II m. Testimonial NEE
Wednesday at Z 80 p. m. Reading
open Tuesday, Thursday and Satli
from 2 to D p. m. All are welcon'
AT the Adventist Christian chT'
prayer meeting, l0:45 a. m. SUss
school, noon: preaching by Elder
A. Birch of Worcester, Mass, , u
Z p. m. /: Loyal Workers, G. Thus
evening at Z 30, prayer meeting
are cordially invited to all the ser''
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
First Baptist Church, Rev. Geo. B. Lawson
Pastor.

Morning service at 10: 30. Special
music for Easter:
Prelude, EASTER. .-Th. Dubois
Anthem, 'sThis is the Day. ..... ...ketelby
Offertory, Hail Glorious Morn, .Geibel
BY Mr. Maynard and chorus, with violin obliga-
to by Luther Hawley.
Postlude. March Triumphal." dudley Buck
Subject of sermon Power of the
Resurrection.
Special Easter service in the Sunday
school at noon, with graduation exer-
cises in the primary department.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10

Mrs. Johanna, wife of Patrick Dun
dan, died of apoplexy at the Retreat
Monday, aged Is years. Mrs. Dunbar
came with her husband to this coun-
try 30 years ago and they have since
lived in Brattleboro. She leaves two
sons, Patrick and Michael, and a
daughter, Mrs. Michael Hennessey.
The funeral was held in the Catholic
church Wednesday morning and burial
was in the Catholic cemetery here.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
Ideal Cash Register for Sale /!

We have for sale new Ideal Cash Register
Cost $1,000 but will be sold for $1,000 Who
wants it? Come in and see it before someone
else gets ii. ULLERY & CO., Brattleboro.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
Elijah Spencer.

Elijah Spencer died at his home in
Centerville Sunday of illness due to
old age. He was the oldest person in
town, being SO years of age. An old
time resident of Wilmington where he
lived on the farm now occupied by
Thomas j. Hall, be came to Brattle-
boro 40 years ago, and except for few
years spent in Hopkinton, n. H., had
lived here ever since. He leaves a
widow and four children: Mrs. George
E. Crowell of Brattleboro; Mrs. d. L.
Milliken of Maiden, Mass. Sumner E.
of Roslindale, and Silas M. of Maiden.
He was a member of the Methodist
church and exemplified the religion he
professed. He was regarded as one of
the most sincere and thoroughly good
men that ever lived in town and held
the highest regard of all who knew
him. The funeral took place at the
house Wednesday morning at 9 o clock,
Rev. F. W. Lewis officiating. Burial
was in Wilmington.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
st. Michaers Roman Catholic Church-Rev. p.
Cunningham, Pastor.
Uniyersalist Church-R X. Marvin, Pastor.

Morning worship at 10 30 o'clock
with last lenten sermon on Personal
Affirmations of Jesus Christ" Sub
ject, 1.-The Quintalizing Christ. Eass-
ter music will be rendered by Frank
Brasor and f. E. Bagley, euphonium
soloist. Holy communion and recep-
ton of members will follow the morn
ing service. Easter concert by the Sun
day school at p. m. All are vel
come. Following is the musical pro
gram:
Organ Prelude Observation-Disclosures. Whiting
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
EASTER IN THE CHURCHES.
HOW BRATTLEBoR0 WILL CELEBRATE
THE JOYOUS FESTIVAL.
Subjects Upon Which Local Pastors VIII
Speak Choice Music Feasts Which Nave
Been Prepared in Honor Of the Glad Sea-
aon Other Minor Services.

6peak-Choice Music Feasts Wnicn nave
Been Prepared in Honor Of the Glad Sea-
son Other Minor Services.
The festival of Easter will be OBJ
served in our churches this year with
unusual scope and excellence. me
decorations Of flowers and greens VIII
be elaborate and beautiful, the themes
discussed will be helpful and encour-
aging and the music most gratifying
exemplification of the talent and cul-
ture Of our local musicians, both vo,
cal and instrumental. The special
programs as prepared for each OF the
churches are given below:
St. Michaers Episcopal Church-Rev. E. T.
Mathison Rector.
Holy communion a. m.
Prelude for violin and organ. .........'''''.''
Alison Dugan, violinist
kxrie come ye c. Viiers stanford
Credo. yilliers Stanford
offertory Anthem ''This is the Day.. ...:;...
Sanctus Stanford
Agnus Del Tours IN +
Gloria in Excelsis ....................S stanford
Nunc Dimittis (Roman Chant =
arr. by ). u. whitney
Recessional, "Jesus Lives" .....................
AT 10 80 a. m. morning prayer ana
second celebration:
Prelude for violin and organ. ,............'.''.
Alison Dugan, violinist
Professional, "Jesus Christ is Riser Today, :.
"Christ our Passover" .......:.::. Gregorlan,
TIE Deum " Stanford in
Jubilate ..................C. V. Stanford in II
c. V. stanford in
| tba 7 iya
Oliver King
At p. m. children's service with
carols.
At 7 80 p. M evening prayer:
Professional. "Come We Faithful,
Magnifcat. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Is. Mhithe.
NunC DlElittiS... go. .'-''.''., o -,
Anthem, "This is the Day" .......A. W. ketiips
Recessional. "Hark! Ten Thousand Voices
Sounding.".. ..........-.,......'
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-04-10
Easthampton Turner's 15-Y. N. C. A. S.

The Brattleboro Y. Nj. G. A. basket
ball team was defeated by the East
hampton Turner's in Easthampton Sat
urday evening by score of 15-5. The
game was exciting throughout and it
was the inability of the Y. Nj. C. A.
to shoot baskets which lost them the
game as the passing and blocking of
the Brattleboro team was far superior
to that of their opponents. The Tur-
ners were in much better condition
than when they were here and put up
faster game. For Easthampton Soul
ly and Pilon played the best game and
March was the only Brattleboro player
who was able to locate the basket. The
summary:
Turner'S yNCA
SSSeui!, G., Stafford
hUh l. ...-...i. G., Tufts
-. pei Shndhh c.--...---.--.--.-...-.s C, Howe
pu1ISe. l. s-'-..--.. II l., Ferriter
"Siei, l. S---.--.-.--. Il. l.. March
Score, Turner'S Is, Y. M.CA5 Goals from
held, Scully 2. Pilon 2, Buzzee. March . Goals
from fouls, Bergman 8, March. Referee, Hun
Ter. Umpire, Sanders. Timer, Kuhn. scorer
sylvester.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-28
BOTH ARE CONF IN c
Senator Clark Has Word
From Senator Gibson
and j. j. Hill.

Senator w. A. Clark is in receipt of a
telegram from Senator Gibson of Great
Falls stating that he, accompanied by
James ]. Hill of Minneapolis. will be in
this city tomorrow to meet with the other
members of the committee.
When seen by an Inter Mountain repre-
sentative today, Senator Clark stated that
he is willing and anxious to in any way
further the settlement of the deplorable
condition confronting the state of Mon
tana.
Il trust" continued Senator Clark, that
it will be within the province of this COM
mittee to find some fortunate solution to
the question which will hasten an AMIGA
BILE settlement that will permit the reopcn-
ing of the mines and smelters.
This shutdown means SO much to the
people of the state that all parties in
volyed should be willing to consider the
interests of the public and with this in
view hold myself in readiness to assist
in relieving the existing difficulty.
"At this time it is quite impossible to
determine just how or what the committee
will decide in the matter, but feel ccr-
tain the interests of all parties will be
consiuered and the committee will do all
within its power to hasten settlement
looking to the protection of the properties
OF those involved, and to the resumption
OF work in the mines and smelters and
the relief of the thousands of men, women
and children affected by the shutdown"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-28
MOODY IS INDICTED
FORMER OREGON CONGRESSMAN
SAID TO HAVE WITHHELD LET
TER NOT SENT TO HIM.
ny ASSOCIATED rRESs.

Portland, Ore, Oct. 2S.-lhe federal
grand jury today returned an indictment
against Hon. Malcolm A. Moody, former
member OF congress from this state, charg
ing him Withholding from the person TO
whom il was addressed letter alleged
to have come into his possession.
Mr.. Moody has always enjoyed the high
est standing for personal integrity and has
been prominent in the politics Of this state
for many years.
Mr.. Moody was in the United States
district court this morning with his coun-
sci when the indictment was returned and
Immediately waived arraignment and time
to plead and at once entered plea Of not
guilty. He asked to have the case set for
trial at the first trial term. The court
placed Mr.. Moody upon mis- own recogni-
zance without bail.
When seen Mr.. Moody stated: at is an
outrage. | am shocked and mortified be
yond expression that such charge against
me could possibly be made by grand jury
1t is false and malicious. which ] will
fully show without delay. The charge is
trumpcd mp for political purposes"