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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
Tomorrow Morning
| Start a June
Clearance Sale
With Many Cut
Price Attractions.


Suits which were 1000 to 1850.
$3.50
will be the sale price on some
which were 1850 to 1900.
$1,000 and $3.50
will be the sale price on a large
and very desirable variety 1900
~. so and 1875 suits.
$500 to $4,000
will be the sale price on very hand
some suits worth 1000 to 5000.
$500 and $500
sale price on few very elegant
model suits which would have
cost early in the season 1000 to
5000.
Exceptional values in Wash
Shirt Waist Suits, Silk Shirt Waist
Suits, Pongee and Linen Suits.
Women's Wrappers
One lot at 50 cents each, 75c for
dollar ones.
$500
for dollar and quarter ones, and
so on up.
Shirt Waists. One lot at
Is cents Each
Cut prices on fine knickerbocker
and Geisha shirt waists.
Silk, Pongee and
Cloth Coats
60 in this sale at from quarter
to half off regular values.
Wash Dress Stuffs
10 cents a yard
gives you chance in this sale to
pick from large line of IL 1-2 and
15c Dimities, Ginghams, Toll de
Nords and other thin wash fabrics.
is cents a yard
is sale price for lot of imported,
IS cent grade, dotted Swisses in
blue, pink, lavender and green.
19 cents a yard
is sale price on our entire 25c line
Of Scotch ginghams.
81 ID cents a yard
sale price for John and James An
derson's finest 4oc grade Scotch !
ginghams.
Cha11ies
forty five styles, choice designs /
fast colors, S cents yard.
Ginghams {
fancy stripes, all our 7 to 10 cent
goods now 6 Ia. Best staples s IA. e
Shifting prints and 10 to 20 yard .
lengths best standard prints &c yd. 4
Special Sale Price Bar
gains in Every
Department {
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How nice it is
when anything happens, to have all the respon-
sibility assumed and taken care of by an insur a
ance company. How nice ii is, in your mental ~
review, when you think anything is going to
happen, TO feel that all your insurance matters
are well buttoned up. saith year, doing business
in 30 states. Life Insurance and Annuities. NATL
Life Ins. Co. of VI (Niutuall ORGANIZED 1852.
n. e. TAYLOR 4 SON, Gen. Agts.
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
OBITUARY.
Charles r. Briggs.

Brattleboro has lost one of its most
respected citizens this week in the
death Wednesday afternoon of Charles
r. Briggs, aged 62 years, who left this
life at his home on High street, after
continued and painful illness with
consumption. He bore his suffering
quietly, with patience and fortitude.
The funeral will be held tomorrow af-
ternoon at o'clock, at the First Bap-
fist church.
Mr.. Briggs was born here and had
always lived here. He was son of
the late Warren and Lucretia Pierce
Briggs. He was employed in the fin
ishing department of the Estey Organ
Co., for AZ years, and his associates
speak of him in high terms. He was
identified with many local organiza-
tions. He served in the Civil war in
Co. B, 10th Vermont volunteers he
was member of Sedgwick post, of
Wantastiquet lodge of Odd Fellows
and of the First Baptist church. He
was able to attend the Memorial Day
exercises at the Auditorium.
Mr.. Briggs leaves widow, one
daughter, Miss Mabel Briggs, a sister,
Mrs. Harriet NJ Merritt, and broth
er, Fred W. Briggs, both of Worcester,
Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
WEIGH THE FACTS.
Let's Not be Too Hasty in Condemning Our
Fellows-Sight Sometimes is Misleading.

A West Brattleboro woman sends us
the following details of happening
there. 1t is especially worth the OBJ
servation of thinking men, those who
are true and in earnest in their belief
that license law enforced is better
than disregarded prohibition law. II
carries another lesson, too.
This story is written sincerely, comes
to us unrequested, unlocked for and
shows on its face how careful we, and
all others, should be at all times
Jumping at conclusions is not temper
ance. Read this
The incident which l am to relate
happened in the peaceful village of
West Brattleboro Friday evening.
As usual, there was prayer meeting
at the Baptist church and it was well
attended
At the close of the meeting the people
started homeward. The first to reach
the main walk was party of women.
One, who was closer observer than
the others, noticed a man sitting in a
reclining position in his carriage, per-
mitting his horse to eat grass by the
roadside.
"Oh!" exclaimed she, there's a
man and he is drunk
The other women screamed, rushed
back into the church and told what
they had seen.
A man took the matter into his own
hands to investigate.
He approached the team and began a
conversation.
His questions were answered in
friendly way, but the man whom he
addressed was of different national
ity and was unable to speak the Eng
lish language distinctly
Finally this man retuuned, pro-
nounced the person in the carriage IN
der the influence of liquor.
Some of the women were so badly
frightened they had to be escorted
home; Others sought advice.
1t was decided to send for deputy
sheriff and have the man taken into
custody. but the officer was not at
home
The party returned and the man was
still there.
The men who were among the party
stepped forward to speak to the man
in the team. and the reception they re-
ceived was far from that which they
expected for the occupant of the car
riage was simply waiting for his wife,
whom he expected on the o'closlz car.
This man is strictly temperate and
very much devoted to religious work.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
"SWEET GIRL GRADUATES.
WITH A FEW BOYS THROWN IN TO MAKE
THINGS NICE AND KEEP ORDER.
High School Exercises Come Tonight at the
Auditorium-Dance at the Brooks House To-
morrow Night Yesterdays Glass Day Cere-
monies MARRIED by the Showers.

monies MARRIED by the Showers.
Graduating exercises of the High
school class Of 1903, which will be held
end the High school commencement
ceremonies which have covered three
days, in preparation, in anticipation
and in realization. Yesterday was class
day; tonight the q members of the
class go forth into the universe: to-
morrow night at the Brooks House the
release from school cares will be prop
erly acknowledged by dancing, music
and refreshments.
May the Reformer, at this interest
ing moment, express its congratula-
tions and good wishes? The text is
Character. The true beats the false
always. This text followed carries
success. The rest is easy.
1t was disappointment that the
rain prevented holding the class day
exercises on the green in front Of the
High school yesterday afternoon. The
girls were all in their pretty dresses
and most of the people wore their best
attire. But the rain spoiled the whole
thing and notices had to be posted in
haste here and there to direct the peo-
pie to the Congregational church.
So the church was decked with lilacs
and mountain laurel, all done in a
hurry as against the care which the
juniors had bestowed upon Frightening
the school rooms for the event. Never
theless, all was attractive and sweet,
and the solemnity of the church lent
an atmosphere which was felt. Not
quite as bright, maybe, as had been
planned at first, but fully as impress
sive.
The program as announced hereto
fore was faithfully and admirably done.
The young men and women had their
different problems we'll in hand, and
many new and excellent ideas and sug-
gestions were advanced Comparisons
are always invidious, and more so in
this matter than otherwise, but it
would hardly be fair to forget the good
ness and brilliancy of Miss Yields class
prophecy, or Mr.. SCOTS history of the
class, or the very good advice SO liber-
ally sprinkled by Frank Roberts. They
were well worth attention.
After the exercises at the church the
class and many friends adjourned to
the High school grounds across the way
and the class ivy was planted with the
dignity that should accompany such a
proceeding
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12

Here's personal note of thanks to
the president of 1.-The Oglers" and his
mates. The society was not in evil
dence last Sunday evening at the
church hour. The usual haunts were
deserted. Included in this note are
the thanks of many women and girls
who have been so much annoyed here
tofore. The hint was worth taking.
Photographs came next.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
MIGHTY CLOSE GAME.
Y. M. G. A. Team Beat the Catholic Unions by
Just One Tally.

The Y. M. G. A. boys took it out OF
the Catholic Union team on the island
Saturday by just one point. The score
for nine innings wasil2 to IL. The game
was full of red hot stuff and delighted
good crowd. The Unions went up in
the air in the seventh and the Y. M. g
reached for the skies in the eighth, so
that between them there is little to be
said. 1t was dead case of rattle and
both sides were guilty. To end it,
Stafford, the cool man in the box for
the Y. M. g, struck out Williamson, and
so the game was won. 1t was the time
to do the trick, for there was a fleet
man on third, waiting for chance.
Dan Mccormick of Hinsdale was UNI
pire and filled the bill. Cox and King
we're the Union's battery and Stafford
and w. Brooks had their old positions
on the opposing nine. The Unions
made a run in the first and three in
the fourth. The y. NJ S got in one in
the fourth, two in the next and five in
the sixth.
At the opening of the seventh, with
the score 4 to 4, the rattle ratified and
everybody responded. The Y M. s got
on to the curves of Cox and batted
right and left. The Unions chased the
ball to pieces and the crowd howled.
Following in their turn, the Unions
scored two.
With the score 8 to 10 against them
in the last inning, Ferriter, the first
man up for the Y Nj. g knocked out a
two Dagger and went to third on wild
pitch B. Brooks hit to Stevens, who
fumbled and threw wild to first, Ferri-
ter and Brooks scoring before the ball
was recovered. This ended the run
getting and the Unions were unable to
score in the last half of the ninth, Stat
ford proving too skilful.
The features of the game were the
excellent fielding of Ellis at third,
Ferriter's hitting, a one-hand catch by
Wright, a fast double play by Wright,
Clune and King, Frost's stop of a hot
grounder and home run by Stevens.
b. Brooks maintained his record for
mailing outtield flies. The score:
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
Lawrence Stamps,

The funeral of Lawrence Stamps,
who died last week Thursday night al
the home of his daughter. Mrs. George
E. Whitney, was held at st. Michael
Catholic church Sunday morning at
10: 80 o'clock, Rev. Father Cunning
ham officiating Burial was in st.
Michael's cemetery.
Mr.. Stamps was So years of age and
he died Of paralysis. He leaves wife,
daughter, Mrs. George Whitney, a
brother, Mortimer Stamps in St. Louis,
and three sisters. Mr. Stamps was
born in Camland, county fof Wexford,
Ireland, and he came to this country
when he was 16 years old. He has
lived in West Brattleboro since 1869.
He had been married AZ years and was
a prosperous farmer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
Next Open Air Concert.

The First Regiment band will give
its fourth open air concert Wednesday
evening on the Common. Following is
the program
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
Mrs. Sarah P. Bond,

Mrs. Sarah Pierce, aged SO, widow
of the late Luke K. Bond of East Dunn
merston and daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Pierce, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. L. f. Bond,
in West Brattleboro Tuesday morning.
For many years she had lived in East
Dummerston, where she was mem
Der of the Congregational church. She
leaves one daughter, Mrs. Bond, and
five stepsons. The funeral was held at
the home of her daughter Thursday
afternoon at o'clock and the body
was taken to East Dummerston for
burial
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
How nice il is

when anything happens, to have all the respon-
sibility assumed and taken care of by an insur-
ance company How nice it is, in your mental
review, when you think anything is going to
happen, TO feel that all your insurance matters
are well buttoned up. 54th year, doing business
in 30 states. Life Insurance and Annuities. NATL
Life Ins. Co. of VT. (Mutual.l ORGANIZED 1852
n. e. TAYLOR 4 SON, Gen. Agts.
CROSBY BLOCK. BRATTLEBoRo, W.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12

Runs, W. Brooks ., L. stafford, Frost Howe,
Ferriter T. b. Brooks 2, ID. Stafford. Ellis 2, Cox
2. Riley. Clune 2, Stevens 2, Williamson 2; sac
rifice hit. Clune; stolen bases, Ellis, Dunleyy,
W. Brooks Q, l.. Stafford. Howe, Ferriter .. ID.
Stafford; two base hits. Clune. L. stafford, Fer
ritter; three base hits, Ellis, stevens; home run,
Stevens struck out, by Stafford ., by Cox s; hit
by pitcher, by Stafford / double play, Wright
to Clune to King; passed ball. W. Brooks; wild
pitches, Cox, stafford; time, III. 3Om.; umpire,
Daniel Mccormick.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
.*BY THE WAYS

O, that wonderful shower Of rain J!
How good it smelled. What RELIEF u
brought. What do you think the trees
thought? What did the flowers say !!
The grass, the crops, the tender shoots,
all perishing for drink! The farmer
woke UP his wife to hear the patter.
Fifty days, dry as bone, and then the
refreshing downpour. What Joy 1T car
ried. How clean and fresh it made. us.
What brace it gave everything on
earth. Now comes encouragement, even
If we must start the gardens all over
again. There is yet time.
Il Il x IT
Next time you go shopping watch
the horses at the curb See how many
of the poor creatures have their eyes
so closely covered that they can scarce
" see A binder on horse is unac.
countable anyway. A horse can tell
by his ears if there's trouble behind.
Give him chance to see and he can
take care of what's in front of him.
But put him into these patched bin
ders, falling to bits and tied together,
and the faithful animal is more at sea
than his driver. Why try to make
things more hard and uncertain for the
beast? Trust him to "know the road, y
and give him the free rein. Also, along
with this faith that you have in him,
let him enjoy sight, in his beautiful
expressive eyes. 1t is little enough in
repayment for what he does for you.
Owners of good nags may not have
thought of it, but it fact that defec-
tive binders destroy the vision of
horse, make him less valuable, and IL
nally land him in the boneyard through
collision and the penetrating shaft.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE AN AUCTIoH9

Don't forget to advertise it in the Re-
former. 1t viii be seen and read by more
people than in any other paper. The
Reformer is the greatest and best adj
vertising medium in this section. Rates
as low as consistent with good service.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
Tonight's Program.

The High school commencement ends
tonight, at the Auditorium, with the
graduating exercises. Rev. Charles
o. Day, president of Andover Theo-
logical seminary, will make the ad-
dress of the evening. No doubt there
will be large company of relatives
and friends of the. pupils present. The
stage will be handsomely decorated
with floral offerings, but the invita-
tions expressly say that flowers for the
speakers are not desired. The pro-
gram is as follows:
Orchestra, "Adlake March, '.........-.. Brooks
Invocation -.
Chorus, "Out of the Deep, ..-..:..t; u; Toler
Chorus, 1.-THE Miller's Wooing Elton RAINING
Presentation Of class to board,
Comforting Diplomas. Hon j. l.. Martin
Ilass song ''--
Postlude, "Dixy Queen. .---...'.-.---..heroert
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03
Cholera Infantum.

This has long been regarded as one
OF the most dangerous and fatal
diseases to which infants are subject.
1t can be cured, however, when
properly treated. All that is neces-
sary is to give Chamberlain,s Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
caster Oil, as directed with each bot
tie. and a cure is certain. For sale
by all druggists.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03
Low Rates to the East

Particular attention is being called
by the Chicago & Northwestern R'v
to the low rates which 1lave,been made
for the meeting of the National
Educational Association at Boston.
next month. Thees round trip excur-
sion lateS with liberal return limits
are available at Il time of the wear
when teachers, students and others are
making their plans for the summer
vacation, afford an excellent opport.
unity for a journey to one of the most
interesting cities in the world. as well
as reaching the seashore and mountain
resorts of New England.
Parties are being formed at various
points in the west for the purpose of
making this journey in congenial COM
pany. The officials Of the Chicago &
Northwestern advise that the move
ment as now anticipated will be very
large. For particulars apply to ticket
Agents Chicago& North Western R'y.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03
ONEOTA

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Heffelinper
arrived from North Dakota and will
make a visit of a months with relatives
before returning home.
Mrs. JAS. Evans is in Westport tax
ing care OF her son Harry who was
kicked by a horse a few days ago
Don't forget the picnic at Friel's
grove, the fourth.
Everybody who was present at D. G.
Vaughan's Friday night report an IN
joyable time. D. G. is just the fellow
who wants to have a good time and
wants everyone around him to have
the same. His house is a modest
structure of eight large rooms and
when completed will make D. c. a
very comfortable home.
It. seems weary and wild and lone
some since so many of our people have
gone to Tacoma Park.
Mr.. Moffat is enjoying a visit from
his father from Davenport Iowa.
Gotlcib Gronso just arrived from
North Dakota.
Rev. Father Kane held Catholic
services at the school house Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Lebold ana little son
jamie of Aberdeen visited relatives
in One0ta this week.
Little Inez and Oswald Friel arc
visiting Grandpa Friel this week.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03
G A. z. ~ENCAMpMENT
Great preparations on the Pacific
Cast for the visit ST the yeter-
ans this Fall
MUGH ENTHUSIASM nv G. A, r. CIRCLES
The Railroads have Announced Low Bates

The Railroads have Announced Low Rates
A great deal of enthusiasm is being
evidenced in G. A. r., circles concern
ing the National Encampment at
San Francisco in August, and thous-
andS of veterans Tho have never
visited the coast will take advantage
Of the low railroad rates to the en-
campmant.
The Pacific Coast has always been
noted for it's hospitality and San
francisco is making preparations for
this occasion on a gorgeous scale.
The Accommodations for guests will be
most complete and the railroads have
announced low excursion rates to all
points in the state to give to veterans
a chance to visit the various points OF
interest.
! The passenger department of
Chicago & North Western Railway
announces a rate of $4,000 for the
round trip from Chicago to San
Francisco and Los Angeles, and
CORRESPONDENCE low rates VIII be
made by all lines from other points.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03
AERIAL ACT
Extraordinary cxpOnentS of
Artistic Gymnastics.

Extraordinary cxponentS of
Artistic Gymnastics.
There has never been a better nor a
truer title for any kind Of a troupe
than that Of the famous gymnasts
with the Adam Forepaugh and Sells
Brothers Shows and called 1.-THE RYAN
and Zorella Troupe," the Greatest
Aerial Act on Earth. The extra
ordinary performance given by this
wonderful group OF men and women
has never been approached before. 1t
is the first time in the history of the
circus that SO many genuine expert
aerialistS have ever been simultan-
eouSly in the air, and WHEN it is re-
membered that each Of these seven
men and women are stars of the high
est magnitude in the arenic tirma-
ment, and are the union of the three
greatest aerial troupes ever in this
country, some idea Of the teats may
be imagined. They will prove one OF
tue most pleasing features ever seen
with any show, and to those who are
fond of any perilOuS feats in mid-air
they will furnish a most agreeable
topic for conversation after you have
recovered from the stunning amaze
ment their wonderful performances
will cause. They will be seen here
when those great show exhibits here
on Moday, July Is.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03
G. G. Fletcher
Aberdeen S. d.

Unattended ladies and children need
not hesitate to visit the sUupendous
Adam FOrepaugh-Sells Brothers ex-
hfbltion. Special instructions are
given to all employees to protect them.
The programme announced by the
Adam Forepaugh : Sells combined
shows is everywhere carried out to
letter.
FOR SALE.
We.have the the exclusive sale of
D. G. Grge's property on West Hill.
consisting of AZ lots; lots SO by l42,
with a nine-room house and good
barn. This is a snap and can be
bought with part cash and part on
time. Call and see us about it.
Also agents for
y WASHINGTON LIFE INSURANCE co. !
Phone 1882, or call at room Is.
Wells block.
BARRETT 6 SON.
Securities and Investments.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03

Chamber!ain'S Stomach and Liver
Tablets are just what you need when
you have no appetite, feel dull after
eating and wake up with a bad taste
in your mouth. They will improve
your appetite. cleanse and invigorate
your stomach and give you d relish
for your food. For Sale by all drug
gists.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03
All Druggists Will Buy 1t Back

You resume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera arc
Diarhoea Remedy. All druggists viii
refund your money if you are not
satisfied after using it. 1t is every
where admitted to be the most sue.
cessful remedy in S for bowel com.
plants and the only one that never
fails. 1t is pleasant, safe and relibalIe.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03
Very Low Rates to Atlanta, Ga,

Via the Northwestern Line. Eycur-
sion tickets will be sold July 5, s and
7, with final return limit by extension
until Aug. 15.inclusiye, on account of
B. Y. p. U. Annual Convention.
Apply to Agents Chicago & North
Western R'y
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03
Fourth Of July Excursion Rates,

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at low rates
to points on the Northwestern
system within 200 miles Of selling
station, July 5th, Inclusive. Apply
to agents Chicago & North Western
R'y.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03
Gus, Bruises and Burns Quickly
Healed

Chamberiain's Pain Balm is an an
tiseptic liniment, aud when applied
TO cuts, bruises and burns, causes
them to heal without maturation and
much more quickly than by the usua
statment. For sale by all druggists.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-07-03
Very Low ExCusionr Rates to Boston
Mass,

Via the Northwestern Line. EXcur-
sion tickets will be sold June 80 to
July 4, inclusive, limited to return
until July II, inclusive, on account of
N. %. A. annual meeting.