Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-23
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Death in New York Of ossian D.
Ashley.

1
Ossian Doolittle Ashley died In
New York Friday Dec. 49, He was
born in this town April Q, 1921. en-
gagged In the wholesale dry goods
business In 1885 and, IL years later
became n member of the Boston stock
exchange, OF which he was after
ward president. He moved TO New
York In 1857 and was widely known
In financial and railroad circles. Mr.,
Ashley was captain of the old "Bos-
ton Tigers" was prominent In military
affairs In New York during the civil
war, and In 1862 was elected lieuten-
ant colonel Of the S7th Reg. N. Y N.
g.. and was subsequently It's colonel.
Mr. Ashley leaves "A widow, three
daughters and a son, who Is dean of
school.
Rev, G. II. Baker has gone to Bur-
lington.
Mr.. ODER of Gageville was In town
recently.
Miss Ethel Toilette is visiting her
sister In Weston.
The grange had their regular meet
ing Friday evening.
The grange oyster supper will be
held Tuesday evening.
Mrs. G. II. Baker spent the day in
Brattleboro, Wednesday.
Mrs. ]. o. Toilette, who has been
on the sick list is better.
Mrs Fred Randall was IN Brattle-
boro for few days recently.
Fred Lowe was In Brattleboro on
business the first Of the week.
Dr. f. L. Osgood and wife visited in
South Londonderry last week.
Miss Lettie Gale has returned from
her visit to Springfield, Mass.
Theodore Holland OF Jamaica was
a recent guest at Mr.. MarsRs.
Miss Era Austin has gone to Sandy
HILL n. Y, for few weeks visit
Miss Blanche Brigham has been
in Cambridgeport this week.
The seminary closed Friday with
an entertainment given by the Junior
class.
Mrs. Davidson from Newfane has
been visiting at DIR. Osgood's for
few days
Walter Eddy and Mrs. Clara
Blancherd were southbound passen-
gers on Saturday.
Will Boutelle has moved into the
tenement In the Eddy house. recently
by Dr. Sweat.
We are glad to hear that Mrs. o.
w. Toilette, who is in the hospital at
Is so much better.
Mr.. Beeman OF Jamaica preached
IT the Baptist church Sunday morn
ng, In the absence of Mr.. Royal.
Miss Smith one OF the teachers In |
he seminary, is spending her vaca
ion at her home in Massachusetts,.
The annual roll-call and reunion Of |
he Congregational church will be |
erved.
Rev Mr.. Goodhue OF Brattieboro
preached at the Congregational /
Rev. Mr.. Baker.
Truman Wallace, who has been
working at ]. Q. Follette's, has gone /
o Marlboro and William Smith Is
aking his place.
West River grange Will meet at the l
sual place Friday evening, Dec 30. 4
Every member is asked TO be pres
mt as there Is important business TO
&c transacted.
Mrs. A. T.. Park attended the mis-
lpilAfy meeting IN BrattleDorO FIJI
ay and heard Madame Tsilka tell OF
err experiences while in captivity
nth Miss Stone.
The Daughters of Dorcas held their
ale of fancy articles, books, etc, at
ne town hall Saturday afternoon and
vening II was well patronized and
he proceeds amounted to about SIS.
The Leland & Gray seminary is
osed for a two weeks vacation. Prof.
nd Mrs. Perkins are visiting in New
Iaven, Conn. Miss Lane. one OF the
,achers. remains in town during the
acation.
There was good attendance at
lie annual society meeting of the
church Saturday
5ening. The usual business was
and officers elected for :
lie year ensuing. II. II. Holbrook, ].
!. Ware and Edgar Allbee were
ected as committee.