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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-15
WAS HE IN BRATTLEBoRo?
Story That L. o. Hoffman Stopped in
BrattIeboro Last Sunday.

II has been many years since Grim
inal has escaped from one of the large
prisons as successfully as did L. o
Hoffman, alias, w. j. Reid, from the
Hampden county Jail at Springfield
Mass. early Sunday morning His
plans were perfectly laid and not one
OF them mscarried. Hoffman had
been since October 1902, serving q
sentence of four years for defraudine
the Massasoit, Worthy and Cooley ho-
tells of Springfield, Mass. By the use
of keys and the help of a saw, he got
out of his cell into corridor, in which
a guard was patroling, passed through
seven locked and double-locked doors
and over the wall of the Jail yard to
freedom. A dummy made of his cloth
ing was left in his bed, the Jail GUS
| tom of rising at instead of on Sun
| day mornings was in his favor As
| Hoffman is a small man and had been
confined to his bed by rheumatism
either real or slammed, it is thought
that he had assistance in his escape
and there is suspicion that such heln
may have come from a dishonest pris-
on employe
The mystery as to Hoffman's where
abouts has increased during the week
and there are many people who are dis
inclined to believe that he came to
Vermont at all, although the theory has
been that he left Springfield on the
paper train, passing through South
Vernon and Brattleboro, left the train
at Bellows Falls where he hired team,
and drove northward. evidently at
tempting to reach Canada.
1t is the theory at Bellows Falls that
an accomplice met Hoffman there Sun
day morning on the road way out OF
the town, after Hoffman had secured
his rig at the livery stable 1t is
thought that after having left Hoffman
in some place of safety the accomplice
drove on. and was the man seen at
various points along the road toward
Gassetts during the day There are
many minor features which tend TO
substantiate this theory. The slowness
with which the team was driven is
one of these, and the prominence with
which the crutches were displayed in
the sleigh another 1t should be re-
memhered also that at that time there
was no very clear idea of Hoffman's
appearance, and the identifications OF
his personal characteristics had been
rather poor. II is the belief of the Bel
lows Falls authorities that if the team
at Proctorsville Is the one wanted the
aecomplce disposed of it to some in
nocent party, who now has 1t, and HIM
self took a train, probably on the Rut-
land road Sunday night, and has es-
capped.
All sorts of stories about Hoffmans
being seen in Brattleboro Sunday were
told the first OF the week, but II is
decidedly unlikely that he stopped
here even If he passed through on the
paper train Sunday morning. Chief
or Police Hall has his double as 70
whether the swindler came northward
at sall thinking it just as likely that
a confederate might have exchanged
Identities with him at Springfield as in
Bellows Falls. Most of the Vermont
officers have been busy during the week
trying to appreherd the criminal and
thereby win the $500 reward.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-15
BARRETT-WALsH ENGAGEMENT.
What Detroit Newspaper Says Of tho
Event.

The engagement of Miss Margaret
Walsh to James Edward Barrett, the
| famous fielder of the Detroit baseball
team has been announced by the young
woman's parents. Though friends of
the couple have been sure for some
time that an engagement existed be-
tween them, it was not till last night
that they would consent to its being
made public The wedding will take
place Wednesday, January 90, in Holy
Trinity church. Mr.. Barrett is now In
his old home in Athol, Mass. The
couple have not yet decided in what
city they win make their future home.
Probably no member of the Detroit
team is more widely and favorably
known than Jimmie Barrett. He
first went to Detroit as ball player
four years ago. playing on the West
ern league team one season. His work
there was so good that he went to
Cincinnati the next season and played
with the National league team. He
went back to Detroit two years ago
and has been the idol of the fans the
past two seasons.
Barrett is favorite not only because
of his ball playing ability, but because
of his gentlemanly ways on and of
the ball field. He is always in the
game to do his best. and has never
been known to forget himself or to
play in other than an honorable man.
ner. Barrett's home is in Athol, Mass.
Jimmy" is % years old and 1t Is
understood that he has acquired con-
siderable bank account while playing
ball Before becoming baseball play
er he was bookkeeper in Boston. He
is a prominent member of the Detroit
lodge of Elks, the knights of Column
bus, Knights Of Equity and the Inde-
pendent Order of Foresters.
Miss Walsh is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Walsh of 246 Fifth st.
She is an unusually pretty young wo-
man with sparkling black eyes. and
coal black hair and a most vivacious
disposition Miss Walsh is graduate
of the Sacred Heart academy. Fol-
lowing her attendance at the academy
she entered the Central high school,
which institution she left a year ago
last June.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-15
DIED IN WOOSTER. OHIO.
Charles s. Frost, Native Of Brattleboro
Brother of Wells S. Frost.

Charles S. Frost, president OF the
Wayne County National bank al
Wooster, o., and brother Of Wells
S. Frost of this town, died last Thurs
day at his home In Wooster after an
illness of many months duration. The
Wooster Republican says of him: Chas
S. Frost was born in Brattleboro, VI,
March 49, 1882, son Of G. G. Frost,
a man who became known as botanist
the world over, taking up the study in
middle life. Like his father the sub
ject of this sketch learned the trade OF
shoemaking but never followed the
calling while resident Of Wooster. Mr..
Frost took up his residence in Wooster
in 1853, and with the exception of
about two years, lived in the city ever
since, a man respected by all who knew
him. He was a Republican in politics
and enjoyed the distinction OF being
elected mayor Of Wooster In 1863 when
Wooster became a city. He filled the
office with credit to himself and party.
He also served the city as member OF
the council.
Mr.. Frost during the first years OF
his life in Wooster clerked in the dry
goods establishment conducted by his
cousin. the late Henry ]. Frost. He
then took a position in the bank OF
Stibbs< & Co, and when this institu-
ton went out Of existence, or rather
the firm, he became a partner and was
for many years identified with the
bank which was known as the kauke
& Frost bank CapfSeln John II. kauke
being senior member II the firm. Af-
ter retiring from this venture Mr..
Frost was for short time out Of bust
ness. but he was so well and favorably
known as a careful accountants and
financial manager bat his services
were secured as cashier of the Wayne
County National bank, and on the
death of Jacob Frick, president OF the
city's oldest banking house, he was un-
anlmously elected president by the di-
rectors holding the position until the
time of his death.
Mr.. Frost, while in comfortable cir
eumstances was by no means veal
thy man. He had done much for rela-
tives In a financial way, and did a great
deal in quiet way IN assisting old
friends for charity he was never mar
ried and is survived by one brother
Wells Frost Of Bra tleboro, VT, and a
number of nephews and cousins. Woos-
ter in the passing Of Charles s. Frost
has lost a good citizen, man whose
advice was sought by friends and whose
honesty and integrity was never ques-
toned
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-15
MARRIED LAST OCTOBER.
Miss Alice w. Leonard Became the
Wife Of Roger c. Eastman.

The many Brattleboro friends Of
Miss Alice Wait Leonard will be sur
prised to know that she was married
to Roger Charles Eastman in Boston
October 2, the ceremony being per-
formed in the presence of two or three
friends by Rev. Christopher Elliot.
Mrs. Eastman. who has been visiting
her aunt, Mrs. n. H, White, for the
past several weeks, left Tuesday for
Boston where she will join her hus-
band. They viii begin housekeeping
in Providene4 r. T. On account OF,
bus marriage
we kept secret, uiUsr Z, Mrs. East
m. rs friends supposing that the event
VI 8 to take place this month.
$drs. Eastman is a daughter OF the
late William Leonard of this town.
She attended the Prospect Hill school
in Greenfield for three years and for
the past few years has been employed
in Portland. Me. Mr.. Eastman is q
native of Concord. He prepared for
college at Holderness school and after
ward was graduated from Trinity col
lege at Hartford, Conn. He is at pres
ent employed as travelling salesman
for the De Haven Manufacturing Co.
of BROOKLYN. dealers in mill supplies
Mrs. Eastman's large circle of Brat
tleboro friends wish her much happl-
ness in her new life.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-15

James F. Hooker has bought Of Col.
Richards Bradley the Tyler street
house formerly occupied by ]. Harry
Estey and at present occupied by Rev.
George B. Lawson. Mr.. Lawson will
vacate the house April 1, and Mr..
Hooker will occupy it about May /
after making extensive improvements.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-15

The annual meeting of the stock
holders and advisory board of directors
of the Valley Fair association VIII be
held in the Brooks House Wednesday
at II o'clock a. m, for the election OF
officers. appointment of department
superintendent, the annual revision OF
the premium list and any other busl-
ness that may come before the meet
ing. The annual dinner will be served
at 1 o'clock, followed by after dinner
speaking. Leitsinger's orchestra VIII
furnish music.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-15

CIDER BARRELS for sale. c. H. EDDY s
" Co., Frost street. 42-u
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-01-15

The Reformer gives away five Quak-
er ranges June l, 1904. Do you want
one?
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31
DR.. E. B. Conway in the City.

DR.. E. B. Conway, of Centre
vile district, who is a candidate
for the office of Sheriff of this
county, on the Republican ticket,
is in the city today shaking
hands with his friends and look
ing after his political fences. He
feels very sanguine over his
chances, and thinks his own dis
trict will cast substantially a SOL
id vote for him.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

wells in Kansas some years ago.
This contractor met with series
of fishing jobs and accidents and
telegraphed to his friends that
he was broke and needed assist
ance. "Bob" Stafford, an old
timer, heard of his friends hard
luck and wired him as follows :
81 have sent you my compass
come home" Some Kansas oper-
ators will need a compass to get
home.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31
Prosecuting Attorney Ill.

The friends of Prosecuting At
torney I. M. Underwood will re-
gret to learn he is very i'll at his
home in Middlebourne with a Sc
we're attack of typhoid fever.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

Don't forget the lunch to be
given by the Young Woman s
Guild in the Citizens Hose House,
on Saturday afternoon, and even
ing, April 2. 3,So-3t
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

Mrs. r. B. Gibson returned to
her home at Matamoras today al.
ter a pleasant visit with Mrs. e
II. Vogan, of Stocking avenue.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

Mrs. J. L. Silcott and little
daughter Mary, who have been
the guests of Mrs. A. L. Miller,
of Catharine street, left this aft
ernoon for their home at Parkers-
burg.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31
EVERYBODY LAUGHS

when I say that the eyes are
the cause of IS per cent of
all bodily ills and discom'
forts.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31
We See With Our Brain

and good vision is absolutely no
proof that the eyes are good.
Perhaps you can see perfectly, yet
you suffer ills Of one kind or an
other, such as sick headaches,
dyspepsia, indigestion, piles, St.
Vitus dance, etc., and never think
that your eyes are the cause of
it all, yet they are, and 1 can
prove it.
Would It Not Be Wise To
Have Your Eyes Examined
BY an Expert
and know if they are the cause
of the trouble?
I will examine your eyes, tell
you the truth as l see it, tell you
what 1 can do for you, give you
the necessary instructions, and If
the results l promise you do not
come within specified time
WILL REFUND EVERY
DOLLAR YOU PAY Me.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31
DIR. ABNER G. THOMAS,

Neurologist and Ophthalmologist
I'd floor, Peoples Bank Bldg.
Office Hours-9 to II; to 3.
Sundays, 10 to II, 2 to 4.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31


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At New York Standard oil sold
The Pure Oil company as
market sustainer petered out ear
llv in the shuttle.
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tho nrodncors daanar in the mud
than aver
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Inc independent re1ners are
moving Inc STANDARD are eV-
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their hldes' het EN- now; mis-
expert quotations IN new orh
are easily cnangeu WIFI d piece VI
or chalk Dut IL seems TO DC qulIe
different ABROAD. Inc LlVerpool
and Bremen markets snow very
little reduction IN prices.
At Mlddlebourne, Tyler coun-
ty1 the South Penn VII company
has drilled It's NO. 2 on the g. H.
Maloy farm through the MaNon
sand and found notmng IN that
formation 1t Will be drilled TO
the Big lnJun sano'
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NoiIh VI H"ii1''"' on .n0 ~
Chamberlain has completea MS
NO ~ on the MI: q NJ "a IhiP.on
farm ana mas d ouSCer III 'ne W"
Run ana heppeft sanus'
In the lrall nun ulstrlct' near
Antloch, Monroe county, ti,e Ial-
ter vi COMPANY I Ih 800 llio ,To
s Wv 49,. 0s' ;,,to 80 pin Tninn s.nd
and mas a sho" lor d IUo O"rrei
producer In that 1orlna'lon'
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vi Clty' 20 Mart e;eo al, ~ I;d
balances 9l.oo, cerIlllcdCeS ho olu'
shipments 81 4n o1'1f, palie % t SE9i Log
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rels' average 'f 20 600 o@ hauno,s s ap
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

Kansas boomers are becoming
more quiet. 1t won't axe long
TO put some of them in the same
condition that a now prominent
and well known Eastern operator
once found himself when he con-
tracted to drill some artesian
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

"Andys' Garland, who has OPP
Grated in every field from Bel
mont, N. Y, to the limits of Ken
lucky, oil developments, when
asked for an opinion on the stu
alton says, "There's nothing in
the game, but it has got to be
a case with the oil producers like
two gamblers who were travelling
through the West and ran up
brace faro layout. One remark
ed to the other, Say, Pard, this
game is crooked; this is a brace
game 'Well9' was the reply
what the HI are we going tc
do. there amt another game with
in two hundred miles. The Stand
ard are now dealing the brace
game, and there's nothin' in it.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

Mud, mud, nothing but mud,
and the slump in the market puts
the producers deeper in the mud
than ever.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

The price for credit balances
was. further reduced Tuesday. The
Standard evidently are making
assessments for their campaign
fund.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

At New York Standard oil sold
at $6.15.
The Pure Oil company as a
market sustainer petered out ear
ly in the shuttle.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

The independent refners are
bowling. The Standard are ev-
identity sticking a sharp brad into
their hides. Let 'em howl; mis-
cry loves company.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

WILL REFUND EVERY
DOLLAR YOU PAY Me.
Can Any One Do More?
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

Expert quotations in New York
are easily changed with piece of
of chalk but it seems to be quite
different abroad. The Liverpool
and Bremen markets show very
little reduction in prices.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-31

What s the use drilling? To be
called upon to work for nothing
is what may be expected by all
laboring classes if the trusts are
to be permitted to continue their
control. To work for nothing IS
about what the majority of oil
producers have been doing for
years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-04

Full Cream Cheese, mild or sharp, pou'
Limburger, Fall made, very choice, poi
Muenster Cheese, best imported, pound
Swiss Cheese, delicious, rich, pound
Myse Ost, best Norway only, pound. :.
Nogel Ost, genuine imported, pound =.
Roquefort Cheese, best French, pound
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-11
An Open Letter.

From the Chaplin, S. c., News: Ear
ly in the spring my wife and I were
taken with diarrhoea and so severe
were the pains that we called a ply
stefan who prescribed for us, but his
medicines failed to give any relief. A
friend who had bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy
on hand gave each of us a dose and
we at once felt the effects. procured
a bottle and before using the entire
contents we were entirely cured. It is
a wonderful remedy and should be
found in every household. Fl. C.
Bailey, Editor. This remedy is for
sale by A. G. Luken & Co., and w.
II. Sudhoff, corner fifth and Main.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-11
Not a Sick Day Since.

"I was taken severely sick with kid
ney trouble. I tried all sorts of medi-
cines, none of which relieved me. One
day I saw an ad. Of your Electric
Bitters and determined to try thai
After taking a few doses I fc,'t relic
we'd, and soon thereafter was entircly
cured, and have not seen a sick day
since. Neighbors of mine have beer
cured of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, NV,
er and Kidney troubles and genera
debility" This is what B. F. Bass
Of Fremont, n. C. writes. Only soc
at A G. Luken & Co.. druggists.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-11
Special Trains to California-$50
Round Trip.

Specially personally conducted
trains through to San Francisco and
Los Angeles via the Chicago, Union
Pacific & Northwestern Line. leave
Chicago and various points east,
April Goth and 9th. Stopovers at
Denver, Colorado Springs and Salt
Lake City. Side trips at a minimum
of expense. $50 round trip from Chi
cago; correspondingly low rates from
all points. No extra charge for travel
on special trains. Tickets are also
good on The Overland Limited, solid
through daily train, less than three
days to the coast. over the only dou-
BILE track railway between Chicago
and the Missouri River, and via the
direct transcontinental route. Two
trains daily. Choice of routes return
ing Write for itineraries of special
trains and other detailed information
to A. H. Waggener, % Fifth Avenue
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-11
MORPHINE
What is to Become of the Constantly
Increasing Number Of Drug
Victir.s?
Can They Be Cured?

This question is agitating the minds
Of the best ministers, doctors and
thinking men of today. There are
over million drug users in the Unit
ed States alone, and the number is
rapidly increasing. All unite in say
ing that reliable cure is the only
salvation. This is no ordinary dis
ease and yields to no ordinary drugs
or methods of treatment. We now
offer our treatment which we guaran-
ten will cure any case of Morphine,
Opium, Laudanum, Cocaine or other
drug habit or refund your money. To
any person suffering from this dread
full disease we will send a trial pack
age of our treatment absolutely free
Write today. All correspondence
strictly confidential in plain en-
elopes. Address, Manhattan Thera.
peutic Association, Dept b., 1135
Broadway, New York City.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-11
Whooping Cough.

Gin the spring of 1901 my chill
dren had whooping cough" says Mrs
D. W. Capps, of Capps, Ala. ~ used
Chamberlain Cough Remedy with
the most satisfactory results. I think
this is the best remedy I have ever
seen for whooping cough.' This rem.
edy keeps the cough loose, lessons the
severity and frequency Of the cough
ing spells and counteracts any ten
dency toward pneumonia. For sale by
A. G. Luken & Co., and w. H. Sud
hoff, corner fifth and Main.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-11
An Evil Plot Exposed.

st. Louis, May 1.-THE grand jury
has returned eight indictments
against Mrs. Sophia Weinheirt, charg-
ing her with enticing young women
from Germany to this country for i'm
proper purposes. The woman, who
has been twice arrested on the same
charge, said when first taken into Gus
tody that the girls were brought to
this country by her to serve as wait
resses in a garden for Worlds Fair
concessionaire. She now asserts that
she had nothing to do with bringing
them to this country.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-11
FARES TO ST. LOUIS.
World s Fair Excursion via Pennsyl-
vania Lines.

Worlds Fair excursion tickets to
st. Louis are now on sale via Pennsyl-
vania Lines. Fares from Richmond
are as follows:
Tickets good for the season, return
ing any time to December 18th, will
be sold every day at $14.O0 for the
round trip.
Tickets good returning within six
ty days, not later than December Is,
will be sold evey day at $1,000 for
the round trip.
Tickets good returning within ff-
teen days will be sold every day at
$1,000 for the round trip.
Coach excursion tickets, with re-
turn limit Of seven days, will be sold
twice a week, every Tuesday and
Thursday, beginning May 18th, until
June 30th, at 800 for the round trip
approximately one cent a mile. Coach
excursion tickets are restricted to day
coaches, whether on regular or spec
ial trains.
For further particulars sonsult c.
W. Elmer, ticket agent, Richmond
Ind.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-11
Reduced Fares to Cincinnati via The
PENNSYLVANIA Lines.

Excursion tickets at reduced fares
will be sold May 10th and 18th at all
stations on the Pennsylvania Lines
to Cincinnati, account May Musical
Festival. Also excurion tickets to
Cincinnati will be sold May 10th to
l4th, inclusive, from certain stations,
made known upon inquiry to local
ticket agents Of Pennsylvania Lines.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-11
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

The prompt relief from the several
which is afforded by Chamberlain s
Pain Balm, is alone worth many times
its cost. Mr.. Willard C. Vail, Of
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, writes: "I am
troubled with rheumatism and neural
gia Of the nerves and Chamberlain s
Pain Balm gives relief quicker than
anil liniment I have ever used" For
sale by A. G. Luken & Co.. and W.
H. Sudhoff, corner fifth and Main.