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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
WESTMINSTER.

I. C. Cloudman is at home from
Windsor.
C. o. Davis has been spending a
week In Boston,
Geo. M. White of New York city is
with his sister Mrs. b. f. Sleeper.
Miss Lizzie Ward was In town over
Sunday, the guest of Mrs. Rideout.
d. Jacobs has moved into one of Mr..
Atchisons tenements near the school
house
Mrs. George Banks is with her
daughter, Mrs. Elmer Watkins. at
Felchville,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Miller go Sat-
urday to Boston, Mass, to spend the
holidays with relatives.
G. S. Cox has purchased the brick
yard farm of Walter Bugbee, making
the fifth farm he has bought here in a
few weeks.
Daniel Hurley met with an accident
recently while chopping. A tree fell
and hit him on the head, making a
bad cut,
The fair of Friday evening was a
success in every way. About $1,000
was made. A number were present
from Bellows Falls and Walpole.
Mrs. ]. d. Bugbee, in leaving the
town hall Friday evening, made mis-
step on the stairs and fell cutting quite
cash on her head and spraining her
wrist and ankle slightly.
The lecture given by Rev. w. p.
Jackson of Dummerston Monday even
ing on What Tourist Sees In Egypt"
was very entertaining and instructive.
The singing of Miss Martha Wright
and DIR, +. w. Johnson of Walpole. N.
H., added much to the pleasure OF
those present.
A serious confiagration was prevented
by the timely discovery of blaze in
the study at the parsonage Saturday
evening about nine o'clock. The origin
of the fire is unknown. There had been
no fire in the room that day. The
blaze started in a basket of waste pa
pers but was soon under control. We
the damage was slight
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
WEST HALIFAX.

d. B. Collins Is laid up with sciatic
rheumatism.
F. N worden visited In Greenfield
the first of the week.
Leland Cook attended the state
grange at Rutland last week.
Mrs. Martha Ballou's health Is fail
ing and she is in critical condition.
The officers elected by the grange
Saturday evening will be installed Jan.
2.
The people are cutting and getting
their ice on Worden Summers pond
now.
Myron Crosier sprained his ankle
quite badly last Monday and is unable
to work.
Exercises and a Christmas tree will
be had by the Sunday school in the
Baptist church Friday evening, Dec.
25. All are cordially invited.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
WEST CHESTERFIELD.

There are no new cases of scarlet
fever.
S. l.. Stowell and wife went to Con-
cord Monday to attend the state grange
meeting.
At their annual meeting Dec. IL,
Spofford grange elected the following
officers Master, George p. Smith;
overseer Frank w. Richardson: lee
turer, Helen A. Colburn; chaplain, II.
G. Smith; steward, John d. Hutchins;
assistant steward, Don Rice; treasurer,
S. L. Stowell; secretary. Orrin d. Farr;
gatekeeper. Norris p. Farr: Ceres.
Mary A. Cobleigh; Pomona, Mrs. An
ME, Farr; Flora, Maverette Randall;
lady assistant steward, Maude Davis.
organist, Mrs. Lizzie Farr; chorister
r. C. Farr; assistant lecturer, S. L.
Rice.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
BIRTHS.

In kalamazoo, Mich. Dec. 9 son. Harolc
/ b., "a Mr.. and Mrs. George c. wilson formerly
| of BrattleborO.
1 In East Dover. Nov. 10, a son, Merle Alva, tc
! Ava T.. and Eta C. Jones.
/ I'm Brattiehnro Dee. 10. a daughter to MT
and Mrs. Clifford Baker.
In Brai ilebUrO. Nov y, a son. Paul Ivon 70
| Charles ID. and Julia |. rcase, and grandson Ia
| Mrs Rose Barnes of BrattlebnrU, and to MIR.
and Mrs Warren Pease of West Dover.
In ST. Paul. Mimi, Dec. ?. a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. q. Frank Bailey jr.
In Broukllne Mass. Dee. 6, a daughter, Flea
nor Gladdis to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter c. Piper.
and granddaughter to Collins l., Piper of Brat =
tleborn.
In dorchester. Mass Nov. L. q son sherman
Lee. to Mr. and Mrs. A. $ Brigham, and grand
son to Joseph Brigham OF Noithficld, Mass
In Jamaica, Nov. 20, a son to Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Pierce.
In West Dummerston, Dec. Z, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. James Phipps.
In felchville, Dec -, daughter TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Watkins and granddaughter to Mr..
and Mrs. George Banks of Westminster
In West BrattlehuTO Dee. ., son, Rupert
Frazier. TO Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur II. Goode-
nough.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18

from attending school until the dang
err is passed. The disease Is to be
feared and prompt action should be
taken.
Christmas exercises will be held in
the NJ. Il. church Wednesday evening,
Dec. % and at Spofford Thursday ev-
ening. Dec. "a. A cordial invitation Is
extended to all. The church Is to be
handsomely decorated and there will
be trees for all your presents Miss
Barrett teacher in primary and Miss
Braley Of Putney Grammar school are
fine vocalists and their pupils will do
them credit; a full house Is expected.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
WEST DUMMERSToN.

Clint Willard has gone to Keene, N.
H., to work.
Mrs. Connarn is sick. A physician
was called this week.
Mrs. Charles Wilson is quite sick,
Myron Evans is improving.
Rob Combs has been home from
Chester, Mass, for short visit
Nearly all the men, we learn. are
discharged at the quarry for the win
ter.
VIM. Combs is i'll. unable to attend
to business. Alvin Combs and wife
from Brattleboro are visiting his faith
err.
Atherton Prescott died at the Re-
treat in Brattleboro last week. Funer-
al services at the church next Sunday
Silas Bailey died Saturday aged IS
years. Funeral was held at his home
and burial in Cemetery hill West Brat
tleboro. One by one of the old resi-
dents are passing away. This is the
third death in West Dummerston in
the last two weeks Mr.. Bailey Is sur
vived by his wife and one son David
Bailey of Brattleboro.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
CHESTERFIELD,

Harry D. Elmer of New Boston, has
gone to Mortified. Mass, where he is
to work on the Fisher and Davis job
for the winter.
c. w. Stafford Of Hinsdale visited
his brother E. A. Stafford last week,
buying some fine specimens of fur; OF
ter. mink, fox and coon being secured,
the latter being the largest and finest
ever seen there.
Some anxiety is manifested in re-
gard to the cases of scarlet fever in
West Chesterfield, and it is hoped that
the board of health will prevent those
who have been exposed to the disease
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18

f. C. Gale & Co. successors to the
business formerly carried on by the
Valley Bottling Co. Brattlehoro, VT.
are supplying trade and filling family
orders for G. o. Taylor Rye and .Bour-
bon Whistles These goods have a
reputation OF more than thirty three
years of standing and unbroken popu-
larity. Buyers OF the goods by the bot
tie can have with their purchase for
the asking, nickel plated corkscrew.
No better medicinal Whiskey known
than G.. Q. Taylor. Sealed bottles bear
ing the proprietary signature, &C. H.
Graves q Sons" assures purchaser sat
isfaction. 4S-l3t
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
GREEN RIVER.
Fred Stone is away canvassing.

Fred Stone is away canvassing.
NJ. d. Thompson is in North Adams
visiting his sister. Mrs. Gould.
Miss Holden who has been absent
from school on account OF sickness has
returned.
Frank Fife and Geo. Reed are filling
their ice houses. The ice is Ia inches
thick and of fine quality.
Mrs. Henry Stone slipped on the ice
and fell Tuesday. Miss Bennett of
Hale is doing her work
John Barden has finished work for
Stow and Is working for Mowrey
Lynde. Earnest Thomas takes his
place.
Hatton and Stanley's concert held
at the school house was not very large
~ attended owing TO the short no.
tice given.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
TO ReFoRMER CORRESPONDENTS

A. Christmas day oomes on Friday
Of next week, we urgently request cor.
respondents Of tho Reformer from
towns in Windham County and vicinity
to send in their items "a hours earlier
than usual, so that tho Reformer may
be printed before Christmas day.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
WHtTINGHAM,

c. e. Putnam is housed with sick
ness.
Mrs. Ida Murdoch has been suffer
ing from neuralgia in her face and
neck.
There will be Christmas exercises
and tree at the Baptist church and
also the Grand Army hall.
Arthur Wheeler of the firm. Wheeler
& Wheeler, merchants. took a business
trip to Springfield, Mass, last week.
Miss Lula Baker was in North Ad-
ans last week and also this week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
HINSDALE.

Roy Taylor is working in O'Brien''
clothing store.
Miss Marie Belanger has returned
from FAN River.
Mrs. II. C. Holland was in Spring
field Wednesday.
The public schools close Friday fol
the Christmas vacation.
Miss Julia Fetch closed her school
in Ashuelot Friday for the holidays.
Nelson Blouen is clerking In NJ. s
Manns pharmacy during the holiday
season.
Edwin S. Macfield was called to his
home in Boston Monday by the serious
illness of his mother.
Mrs. C. A. Gray attended the exhibit
ton of the Arts and Crafts club at
Greenfield Wednesday,
Nat Butler and George Leander won
second place in the six-day bicycle
race in New York last week.
Rev. FIR. Ling went to Manchester
this week to attend the funeral of the
late Bishop Denis NJ. Bradley
q. B. Pike and George Pike are at
tending the meetings of the state
grange at Concord this week
All the merchants have their stock
of Christmas goods on exhibition and
the stores look very attractive.
G. e. Robertson returned from New
York Sunday and G. A. Robertson
Monday. They attended the six-day
bicycle race at Madison Square Gar
den.
Lawrence Young was badly injured
by the falling of tree. while he was
chopping in the woods Monday. Sew
eral ribs were broken and many severe
bruises sustained.
The members of the Congregational
church at a meeting Monday evening
voted to place new pews in the audi
ence room. The pew owners are to
be requested to deed their seats to the
society.
Sidney Stearns was given a surprise
party by his class mates at the home
Of his aunt Mrs. e. Z. Stratton on
High street Friday evening. The time
was spent playing games and refresh
ments were served.
Mrs F. w. Tilden entertained the
members of her Sunday school class
at her home on Brattleboro street Fri
day evening. Games were played and
delicious refreshments served and a
delightful time enjoyed by all the
young people.
A basketball game was played in
the skating rink Friday evening be-
tween the Catholic Union and Estey
Guard teams of Brattleboro resulting
in a victory for the former by score
of IA to six Following the game dane
ing was enjoyed for an hour or more.
Mrs. Evaline Taylor, who is seventy
nine years of age fell down the cellar
stairs at her home Saturday evening.
She was badly shaken up and bruised,
but the only bone broken was that of
the first finger. Several stitches had
to be taken by the attending surgeon
In cash over her eye.
The members of the Golden Cross
held their annual election of officers
last week Thursday and the follow
ing officers were chosen: M. d. White,
noble commander; Mrs. Hattie Aldrich,
vice noble commander; G. A. Robert
son, prelate; Mrs. A. e. Dix, keeper of
records; John Powers. treasurer; c.
H. Pearson, herald; A. F. Fisher; in
side guardian: Mrs Della Estey, out
side guardian; F. o. Packard, past
noble commander.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
Fiaht viii Be Bitter.

Those who will persist in closing
their ears against the continual recon-
mendation of DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, will have long
and bitter fight with their troubles, II
not ended earlier by fatal termination
Read what T. r. Beall Of Beall, Miss.
has to say: Last fall my wife had
every symptom of consumption. She
took DR. Kings New Discovery after
everything else had failed. Improve
ment came at once and four bottles en-
tirely cured her" Guaranteed by f.
II. Holden G. Co. Druggists. Price soc,
and 800. Trial bottles free.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18

The e. ~ Ellis Granite company Of
Mortified. capital 100000, was incor-
porated yesterday under the general law
with authorization to do general gran
tie and quarrying business and right of
building spur tracks five miles long TO
quarries in Bethel. The company has
received the contract to furnish stone
for the new 100000 union station in
Washington.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
'azH'l 1iil-4-'.t7i4sia'-- i-a--Iss|..-
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro. Dee. II. at the residence Of A
G. Allen, 10y the Rev. +. W. Lewis assisted Ivy
the Rev. Lucian Drury of swansea Mass. Prof
l.. Lnrimer Drury oi Mt. Hermon. Mass and
Miss NJ. Georgia Roberts of Putney.
In Gilsum, n. H.. Dec s, hy Rev. Aaron W.
Field. Harry X. Deusmure OF Jamaica and Mrs
Emma Stebhins OF Gisum.
In Baldwinsvlle. Mass. Dee. !. Paul Dubois
of Concord, n. H., and Miss katherine Il. Hill
of Baldwiusyille. formerly OF Brattlebcro
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
Been There Himself.

Il knows fer sartin' Christmas can't
be fur off now" said the old darkey.
"kase I been in Marse Toms room dis
mawnin', an de jug wuz gittin' mighty
low"
How come you knowed dat?"
"Kase it tilted so easy!"-Atlanta
Constitution.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
Alfred e. Watson OF Hartf

Alfred T.. Watson of Hartford Is sug-
gested as chairman of the republican
state committee 10 fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of Ira r. Allen Of
Fairhaven. Mr.. Watson is secretary Of
the committee and has served upon it
since 1896.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18
RERNARDSTON.

Mrs, Smith, wife of Rev. f. S. Smith
who has been seriously i'll Is reporte'
better.
Powers institute will close its ses
sions next Saturday for a two weeks
vacation: will reopen Jan 5. 1904.
Friends and relatives of Mrs Howe
and Miss Putnam attended the funera
of Warren NJ Howe Friday evening ir
Greenfield.
Mrs. Waite of Deerheld has taken
rooms in the house of VIM. A. Taylor
and is prepared to do dressmaking in
all its branches.
1t is rumored that the entertainment
committee of The Thief Detecting So
ciety is holding preliminary meetings
in anticipation of a pleasant evening
in the not far distant future.
Wednesday evening the grange held
its second meeting in the month and
initiated members in the third and
fourth degrees. The usual harvest
supper was served.
The lecture given Dec. by Hon. Ar
thur H. Peck of Boston, subject. The
Grand Canyon of Arizona and Moki
Land, was well illustrated and very in
teresting. The attendance was not as
large as usual on account of the storm.
The annual fair and supper of the
Ladies' Aid society of the NJ. E. church
was held in the town hall Tuesday af-
ternoon and evening. The weather was
fine and the various entertain
ments were well patronized especially
the &C" supper tables. The entertain
ment consisted of vocal and instru-
mental music, recitations and tableaux.
The 10th annual fair and festival of
the Unitarian society Dec. IL was a
success in attendance. I'm response to
solicitations the sales room was well
supplied and trade was brisk; the sup
per tables were bountifully spread and
constantly patronized. From 9 to 1
o'clock festival hall was thronged with
the young and gay.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18

The committee on claims Of the ma
tional senate has reported favorably a
bill enabling the secretary of the treas
ury to pay the state of Vermont money
appropriated to adjust claims between
Vermont and the United States
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18

block Sunday at 1915 a m. Subject
Christian Science" Text Isaiah 52:7
Testimonial meeting Wednesday at
7.30 p. m. Reading room open Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday from 2
to d. m. All are welcome.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-18

! Mrs, Smith, wife of Rev +. s. Smith.
who has been seriously i'll Is reported
better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
INDICTMENT EXPECTED SOON
Grand Jury Busy With the Postal
Fraud Cases.

The federal grand jury began its sessions
early this morning and adjourned at late
hour this afternoon without reporting an
indictment in any of the post Office cases.
In the corridors In the vicinity of the grand
jury room stood group of post Office in
spectors and witnesses and there was con-
siderable activity noticed among the off,
Gals connected with the United States dis
trict attorneys Office.
The grand jury was kept busy all day
examining witnesses in the Post Office De-
partment cases. This morning II was
thought that an Indictment would likely
be returned in connection with the postal
frauds before the day ended. At a late
hour this afternoon, however. that suppo-
sition was exploded. when an additional
witness was called to the jury room for
examination.
A number Of heavy books, evidently con-
tanning records and papers and other EN-
dence. were wheeled into the jury room On
trucks just prior to the examination of the
last witness of the afternoon. From the
size of the boxes 1t Is judged that In case
ell the papers contained therein are to be
examined before an indictment Is found
several days will elapse before a conclusion
will be reached In the matter.
Each witness who appeared before the
grand jury today carried bundles of papers
which bore the appearance Of omcial docu-
ments.
1t Is considered probable that the grand
jury may report an indictment some time
tomorrow. but nothing definite can be
learned at this time relative to the matter
One case, 1t Is said, Is almost ready 20 he
reported on, but more evidence Is desired
on the case In question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
Navy Department Advices.

Information was received at the Navy
Department today to the effect that the con-
yerted gunboat Scorpion colided with an
other vessel in New York harbor near the
navy yard this morning about 10 o'clock.
and would be locked at the yard to deter
mine the extent of her injuries. All that is
known of the accident is contained in the
following telegram from Rear Admiral
Rodgers. commandant Of the New York
navy yard:
Scorpion in collision near navy yard at
10 o'clock this morning. Is now secured
here with water confined to one compart-
ment. VIII be locked today in No. L."
In accordance with the regulations of the
navy an inquiry will be made at once to
establish the responsibility. if any, Of the
officers attached to the Scorpion for the
accident.
The Scorpion was one of the boats pur-
chased by the government at the outbreak
of the Spanish war and converted into A
gunboat. She has displacement of $50
tons and carries a battery Of eight guns
AT present she Is attached to the North
Alliance fleet. and was presumably on her
way to join that fleet of the coast of Mas
saehusetts when the accident occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
NEW NATIONAL BANKS.
Under Act Of March IA, 1900, 1,677
Institutions Have Been Chartered.

The monthly statement issued by the con-
troller of the currency shows that during
August there were chartered SO national
banks, with capital stock aggregating
81, 315, 900 and bond deposit Of 1882 $50. OF
this number 90 associations had a capital
stock of less than, $4,000, aggregating $685.,
600, and 10 capital stock Of $4,000 or more,
aggregating $3.50 900. Four Of the associa-
tons, with combined capital of s1O5, 000
were conversions of state banks; 13. with
aggregate capital of $535 900. reorganiza-
tions of state and private banks. and 49,,
with aggregate capital Of 1915 900, associa-
lions of primary origin.
From March IA, 1860. the date of approval
OF the act authorizing the establishment Of
banks with a minimum capital Of $25 600, to
date, there have been organized 1O91 banks
of that class. !, with capital aggregating
s2s, 47s.OOo DqriPginthe same period $50
banks. with individual capital Of $4,000 or
more and aggre&atH capital Of 81 ,795 900,
were organized,u IN all there were char
tered LOTT banks; with aggregate capital
A further subdivision shows that es7 as
sociations, with tcapftal of $51 ,3339, 500 were
Of primary organization $40. with capital
Of $35, 400. 900. congratulations of state or
private banks, and 900 with capital of 3d.
thorized by section 5154 Of the Revised
August 81 there were in existence 5070
national b .aEd xIth , authorized capital
security for circulation. sss1. 4ss. 40. and
circulation issued thereon, $3.50 orc 32I. In
Guiding $3S, 511 $50, notes for which lawful
money has been deposited with the treas
urer OF the United States. the aggresate
August 81 Vas $418,5S7, 974.
A comparison of conditions August 81
with those existing March II, 1900, fndi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02

morning that Sir Thomas Upton had made
two important assertions:
First. that If there were any chance for
Shamrock Ill to win he would depose Capt.
wringe and put the yacht under control
of Mate Bevis and second that Shamrock
was found too long after her speed trials
and that In bringing her up to the proper
measurements she had been stripped 50
much as to lose her speed.
Sir Thomas was told of these rumors to-
day and he said with unmistakable en-
phasis;
Il am going to reiterate most strongly
what l have said repeatedly. / have no
criticism to make of Capt. Wringe. He has
done his best for me. If l should build
another boat and come over here again the
captain of 1t would be Mr.. Wringe, and let
that be his commentator.
These stories come from persons who
visit me on the Erin and make their own
criticism. If don't dissent they go away
and say that / practically assent to the
view they themselves have asserted.
Not Worth Denying.
Now, as to the second rumor-I will not
deny 1t. 1t is not worth denying. Sham
rock was built for me in good faith, fully
as much so as was Reliance for Mr.. Iselin.
up to the time Of the first race thought,
and others thought with me- including
many experts, that had fine boat Re-
lance is better. l could not know that be-
fore the race, or else why race?
Il have perfect faith in my designer, my
captain and my crew. We have all done
and are still doing our best 1 hope this
may settle this vexatious controversy.
''Of course. / cannot stop criticism, but
/ do wish that adverse criticism of my fell
low workers and my boat made by out
siders would not be credited to me because
l stand by and do not make vociferous dis
sent"