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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
Bound Over for Larceny.

Felix Richards, who has worked
for Hooker Winchester on the Thay-
er farm for the past several months,
was arraigned before Justice New
ton Wednesday morning, charged
with the larceny Of SAT from his en-
ployer. He pleaded guilty and was
bound over to appear at the spring
term of Windham county court. He
was unable to secure the amount of
the bond, $780, so went to Newfane
in charge of Constable W. F. Walk
er Richards took the money from
book in Mr.. Winchester's desk Sun
day and skipped out Immediately.
He did not steal all that he might
have for there was STAT in the book
in ALL Mr. Winchester discovered
his loss Sunday afternoon and at
once notified Chief of Police Hall.
BY keeping the telephone wires hot
Mr.. Hall succeeded in locating Rich
ards in Palmer, Mass, Monday night
and had him detained there. On
armed with warrant signed
by c. c. Fits attorney general, Chief
Hall went to Palmer and brought
Richards back with him. At the
hearing Wednesday morning Attorney
R. c. Bacon was the prosecuting Of
fcer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
HoLYoke BOYS VICTORIOUS.
Defeated the Local Independents in
Fast Game.


The Holyoke, Mass, 1nterscholas-
| tic basketball team defeated the
| Brattieboro Independents in Festival
hall Tuesday evening by score of
90 to 16 The visitors gained a good
lead in the first half the score at the
end standing is to In their favor
but in the second tho Brattleboro
players braced and with the aid of
some lucky basket shooting almost
succeeded in evening matters. II
was good game to watch for there
was no rough playing and some
clever passing by both teams. In
the first half the Holyoke lads made
a number of extremely difficult shots
into the west basket (Which is con-
ceded to be the easier) but they
could not seem to locate the east
cages successfully
Although extremely fast and clever
the Holyoke team is not as strong
this year as last. The smaller Snow,
who has always been substitute.
Is now playing regular position,
and while he is a remarkable player
for his size, he can hardly be called
the equal of either Wilson, last years
center, or Whiting, who captained the
team last season. Hardman, who is
probably the best guard that the
Holyoke team has ever had, was ex-
pected to play here but did not. The
summary: S
Interseholastics. Independents.
r. Snow, 4. f., r. e., Stafford
c.. Snow r. f., l. e., Ferriter
McCorkindale. c., G, Cooley, Stolte
Connell, |. e., r. f. Stolte. March
Wiley r. g., !. f., Ellis |
Score. Holyoke, 22; Brattleboro, 16;
Is. aaJ1 ID
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
Assaulted by Unknown Man.

Miss Valeska Exner was assaulted
by an unknown man near her home
in North Walpole, Thursday night.
Dec. %. Miss Exner, who lives in
the outskirts Of the village, was re-
turning home from Bellows Falls.
and noticed that she was being fol-
lowed. Just before reaching home
her assailant caught up with her and
struck her several violent blows
about her head and face. Her
screams brought help from nearby
houses and she was found on the
ground half unconscious, bruised
and bleeding, one ear being nearly
torn off and her face cut with some
sharp instrument. Her assailant
took to his heels and was not cap
tured. Miss Exner is unable to give
a description of the man beyond that
he is short of stature and thickset
and that he wore a cap pulled down
over his eyes. Her brothers and 9TH
ers who came running to her aid
chased the man but failed to over
take him.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
TO CONTINUE INVESTIGATION.
Gov. Bell Appoints Committee to
Examine State Institutions.

In accordance with a joint resolu-
tion adopted by the Vermont legis-
lature at its recent session, Gov
Charles j. Bell on Saturday. Dec
"a, appointed as a committee to con-
tinue the investigation of state in
stitutions, begun by a joint legisla-
tive committee Nathan G. Williams
of Bellows Falls, Herbert f. Brigham
of Bakersfield and Charles II. A.
Stafford of Morrisville. This COM
mittee viii work with Attorney Gen
eral Clarke C. Fits of Brattleboro.
Mr.. Brigham is democrat; the
Mr. Williams is a prominent business
man of Bellows Falls and was elected
judge advocate general by the recent
legislature. Mr. Brigham is a law-
yer, has represented Bakersfield in
the legislature, served as u. S. con-
sui at Stanbridge, p. O., and in
1880 was the democratic candidate
for governor and was appointed
chief of staff by Gov. c. S. Page, his
successful opponent. Mr.. Stafford is
in the real estate and loan business.
He represented Morristown in the
legislature of 1902.
Gov Bell met the committee and
the attorney general at Montpelier
utSudy, Dec. zt ana conference
was held. The committee organized
with N. G. Williams as chairman;
c. A. Stafford. secretary. After the
Attorney General Fits
made a statement to the newspaper
men that the first hearing by the
would take place in Mont
pelier January 10 at the state house
and from time to time thereafter, as
the Investigations were finished. The
first institution taken up will be the
insane asylum, and work |
viii begin at once. Mr.. Fits stated
hat as the law placed it upon the
attorney general to produce evidence |
,earing on the management of the
state institutions under investiga- |
ion, and present such evidence to |
he committee, he desired to hear
rom any citizen of the state having
my suggestions or information
bout the management of any state
All recommendations will |
eceive attention, and any evidence
lie is put in possession of will be
rought before the committee at the
roper time The hearings, he says,
will be fair both to the state and
he institutions.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
High School Defeated Newport.

The Brattleboro high school bas-
ketball team scored 4 decisive vic
tory over Newport, N. H., high school
on the latter's floor last Friday even
ing. The Newport team of last sea-
son won the interscholastic cham
pionship of New Hampshire and this
years team has the same set Of play
ers with one exception. The Brattle-
boro boys showed unusual speed and
accuracy in shooting baskets, and
We're able to win by the comfortable
score of 3S to 16. Capt. Pierce led his
team in goal throwing with Ever
leth second. The summary:
b. III. S. Newport.
G. Pierce, l. f.. r. g., Crosier
Scott. r. f.. |. g., Hunton
Wallen, c., c., Prescott
Rogers, !, g., +. f., Pierce
Everleth, +. G., l. f., Chase
Score. B. H. S., 3S, Newport, 16;
goals from floor, G. Pierce, s; Ever
leth, 4; Wallen, 8; Scott, Rogers,
Prescott, 3: Hunter, 2; Crosier; goals
from fouls, G.. Pierce, &; Crosier, 4;
referee, Whitaker; umpire, Greben-
stein; time. 20 and Ii minute halves.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.

Rev. Lewis Grout is critically ill.
Louie Stellman was home for the
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Knapp are al
Mr.. Tayor's for the holidays.
A family reunion was held at Nor
ris Chamberlain's on Thursday.
The basketball teams of the acad-
emy and the high school played
Thursday night.
There were family trees at Rev. N.
A. Woods, Mr.. Gobie's, Len Taylor's
and Herbert Thurbers, making happy
the little ones.
Friday morning Miss Ida Fox was
presented with a nice office chair and
SO in money by the operatives in the
Stocking factory, showing their ap-
probation of her services there.
The Sunday school concert at the
Congregational church Sunday morn.
ing was largely attended and passed
off well, as did also the Christmas
entertainment at Academy hall Mon
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Morse spent
Christmas at his sisters, Mrs. AL
bees, in Brookline. There was a
family reunion at which a large
were present, and very en-
joyable time was passed.
The annual meeting of the Bap-
tist church was held Tuesday even
ing. The same officers were elected
for the ensuing year. A. L. Johnson
was reelected deacon and Mrs.
Minnie Fits and Miss Kate Wheeler
we're chosen solicitors and collectors.
The society is in good condition.
For the very courteous and efficient
way in which Mail Carrier Farr has
served the people of West Brattle-
,oro, they showed their appreciation
,y presenting him at Christmas
with a beautiful upholstered chair
md dress suit case. Mr.. Farr deep
y appreciates the goodwill shown
lin.
At the Baptist church Sunday
.vening very interesting concert
vas given and on Monday evening
tree with a very pleasing exercise
Inder the direction of Mrs. Oscar
,ovey was enjoyed A cornet solo was
endered by Leonard Taylor and
-iolin solo by Maud Miller. after
which came old Santa Claus with |
lis presents.
Friday evening just before Rev. |
ir. Wood pronounced the benedic-
ion, Deacon johnson announced that /
here was a matter of business to b.
ttended to and the people were asked /
D remain. After the benediction. /
beacon johnson began to explain.
hen those having charge walked in /
18th a large number Of bundles Of
roceries. sugar. -four. tea. coffee.
tc-. the deacon announcing to Mr..
Vood they were pounding him. 4
here was also an envelope Of mon
:. Mr.. Wood was taken completely |,
Y surprise, but he soon recovered. II
nd responded very feelingly.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
Y. M. c. A. Beaten in Bellows Falls.

The Brattleboro Y. M. G.. A. bas-
ketball team was defeated in Bellows
Falls last Friday evening by the
young mems association team of that
town. the score being IS to IL. Frost,
whose lowest previous record was
eight baskets. could score no more
than two off Stafford, who made the
same number as his opponent. The
visitors were handicapped by the
arrangement of the hall and the fact
that the baskets were backed by
solid wall instead of screens. The
summary:
B. f. Y. M. A. B. Y. M. c. A.
Frost, r. f., |. g., Stafford
Roberts, !. f., I. g., Cundiff
Livermore, c., c., Ferriter
Macdonald, r. g., !. f., Crosier
McGreen, L. g., r. f., Riley
Score, Bellows Falls, IS; Brattle-
boro, IL. Goals from floor, Frost, Q;
Stafford, 2; Crosier, 2; Livermore, 2;
Macdonald, McGreen. Goals from
FOULS Frost, s.; Ferriter, 3; Liver
more. Referee, e. Jones. Umpire,
Time 20 minute halves.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
A REAL LIFE STORY.
A BrattIeboro Financier Recalls a
Strenuous Experience.

A local financier, whose fund of
reminiscence is brim full of interest,
and from which he occasionally
draws in an inimitable manner, re-
lates with humorous embellish-,
ments an incident of his life which,
though happening several years ago.
is worth repeating and thus preserv-
ing though 1t is hardly possible to
tell the story just as related by the
party in interest. Some fifty years
ago the finmcier, then a clerk in n
Georgia banking house, was sent
into Florida to discover the where
abouts of an employe of the firm
who had been previously sent out
on an important mission. 1t was hong
before the state had anything like
decent railroad communication so the
young banker was travelling on
horseback. Arriving one day at the
bank of stream, considerably swol-
len by a prevailing flood, the ques-
tion of crossing in safety was one for
serious consideration. Finally the
horse, after no little urging, plunged
into the stream, but it was soon ap-
parent that the animal could not
swim in the surging waters which
swept the rider from the saddle,
while the horse pointed for the OPP
meantime fioated down stream with
in hand until he was able
by desperate struggles to grasp some
overhanging limbs and pull himself
out upon the shore thoroughly
soaked and gasping. Fortunately,
his bewldered and shivering horse
was found near at hand and was
led to a plantation in which the wat
err soaked traveller took refuge Be
fore a comfortable open fire he pro-
needed to divest himself of his drip |
ping garments and when the host |
he was somewhat surprised |
10 find his guest in dishabille, pom
lering over some $4,000 in wet mon
~ and securities which were care
July laid out TO dry. Explanations
'ollowed and the stranger was most
cared for for several days,
{ being discovered the following
morning that the horse had taken a
evere chill, consequently was TOO
tiff to move. The treatment of the
nimal was unique, but effective.
Quantities of long moss were bound
Ipon the animals limbs and he was
osed with sassafras tea until he had
'ermitted to continue his journey
With thankful heart and lasting
isions of an exciting ducking in one
4 Florida's turbid rivers. 1t took
ONE time to cover the trip, but /
here were no further attempts on {
is part to ford stream at food ,
de. The financier is now enjoying I
well earned retirement.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
Complaints About Water Supply.

During the past week DR.. Henry
Tucker health officer, has received
many complaints from residents south
of milestone brook in regard to the
water which they receive from the
Chestnut Hill water company. Sever
al people have said that it has a
"barnyardy'' taste and one man stat
ed that he thought from the smell
it would make better fertilizer than
drinking water. DR.. Tucker has sent
two samples of the water to the state
laboratory for analysis This week.
and will probably hear from them
within a day or two.
The water which supplies the
southern part of the town comes
from the brook which rises west of
the Thayer farm and flows into Whet-
stone brook at Centerville. The thaw
of Tuesday and Wednesday probably
had much to do with tainting the
water from this source, but COM
plants were made to the health off,
Ger before then and one of the speci-
mems was sent to the state laboratory
Monday. Last February the residents
in the southern part of the town made
a similar fuss over the water sup
ply, and analysis by the state labora-
tory officials showed II to be contain
mated with barnyard drainage and
unfit for drinking purposes.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
To.niaht,s Basketball Games.

der the management of the Brattle-
boro Athletic association will take
place in Festival hall this evening.
The first game of the local league
series will take place between Com
pany l and the Knights of Column
bus. and the other contest will be
between the Brattleboro high school
and Arms academy of Shelburne
Falls. The local schoolboys were de-
feated by Arms academy in their first
game of the season and will do their
best to even matters this evening.
The first game will begin promptly at
Sis.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
A Frightened Horse.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants. or a hun
dred other accidents. are every day
II yNAhocves everybody
to have a reliable live handy and
there's none as goof as Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. R-s. Cuts, Sores.
Eczema and Pies. disappear quickly
under its soothing effect 2sc.. a. r.
r. Holden a Co.'S Drug Store
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
Poultry Food Agents wantee.

Agents wanted everywhere to sell
Pages Perfected Poultry Food II II
10 not for sale in your village. write the
nanufactuper. c. s. Page. Hyde Park,
VI. for terms to agents. Agents take
no risk. as the food Is guaranteed to
give entire satisfaction In every case
and any not sold may be returned. II
In an article Of genuine merit, and car
Be- conscientiously commended to poul
trynen-
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Estate of ISAAC II. WORDEN.
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Marlboro COMMISSIONERS, to receive, exam
inc and adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate of ISAAC H. WoR-
Den, late of Halifax in said district.
deceased and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto. hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purpose aforesaid. at he dwelling house
of Geo, M Scott on the 18th day of January and
the iith day of June next. from one O'Clock, p.
M, until five O'Clock p. m. each of said days,
and that six months from the 18th day OF De-
cember, A. ID. it0i is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims
to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Halifax this 23d day of December,
A. ID. 1904
GEORGE NJ. ScoTT, lc...-.
81 st CHARLES III. HIGLEY. o"issiohei''
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
Where Modern Schools Fail.
New York WoTd.1

The little red school" house pro-
duced so many great and strong men
and women because II taught few
things thoroughlv and the learning of
them was paid for with privations
What the modern public school Is
turning out Is seen I'm the typewriters
who cannot spell. in the business coi-
leSes. the stores. the offices and the
other so-called gnnteei ocrunations
which ere crowded with helpless and
incompetent public-Schocl graduates.
carpenter. an ironworker. an eiec-
trician. q skilled rnen in anv trade.
earns much frrore than clerk or
bnokkeener. Ard Il f. easier To rise
n \ t-ade. The opportunities IN IN
dustrial leadership como to those who
know the runzs Of the ladder from
the bottom up.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
Brewinu Pronerty Sold.

The property Of the Vetterman
Brewing company at North Walpole
was sold at auction Friday, Dec. 23,
to w. r. Barrett, representing the AL
pha Investment Co. of Boston, his bid
being $75,010, the bid being $40
more than the face of the mortgage
against the plant held by the COM
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
He'll Do, Then.
randolph Herald.1

Gov. Bell is not a great man, but
he never pretends to be- He is lust
a plain. hardheaded. hardLandel
honest Vermont farmer. like hundreds
upon our hills. He may lack in the
finer perceptions that come with the
shrewd training of the professional
or strictly business man. but he has
a firm grasp on the fundamentals,
a mind Of his own and sincere at
fection for the old state that would
not allow him to swerve an iota from
duty. as he saw it, The farmers OF
Vermont have no reason to be
ashamed of their governor" and the
state as a whole has a most kindly
feeling for Governor Bell
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
The Crucial Test.
TBoston Globe.1

Even if a man does go to church
twice on Sunday and attend prayer
meeting three times week, he isn't
a consistent Christian unless he also
puts ashes or sawdust. or something
on his slippery sidewalk.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
Scattered, Perhaps, but Existing.

Iot' JUIIISUury 1tcPup1fc"f1.J
This talk about organizing the
democracy reminds us of a story. A
woman whose husband was travelling
with a circus received word of her
husbands death. She Immediately
telegraphed: please send on the re-
MAINS" The reply was discouraging:
There aint no remains. He were
kicked by an elephant"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
Administrators. Executors. Commissioners

II you are friend Of the Reformer or its
publishers and wish 70 favor Us with your
business tn the way II Probate. Commls
sionerz. OF Execufo5ss Notices. II u1ii h.
necessary fo- you 70 instruct the probate
officers 20 send AL such notices for publi-
cation IN the Reformer
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
NOTICE

is hereby given that the annual meeting Of
Prospect Hill Association will he held at my
office in the Town House on Monday evening,
January 9Th. at ~ O'Clock to hear the report of
the treasurer and for the choice of officers.
VILLAS S. NEWTON. Clerk.
December 90 1904. 52-2t
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30

Rev. George B. Lawson will speak
at the next meeting of the Profess
sional club on Tolstoi's Ethical Prin-
ciples and the Possibility Of their
Practical Application.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
BY REQUEST OF MANY FRIENDS,
JULIUS c. TiMSoN
Licensed Auctioneer

Ciaremont. y. H.. formerly Of Bratflebnro VII
viii do suctieneering in Braftleioro and vicin-
lily al LOW PRlCl, aud guaranty satisfaction.
l. wars experience PleA-e m Ike engzgemer T.
in advance by mail OF telephone Price salts
factory or no pay.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30

DIR SALE-At bargain prices what parlor
a stoves and oil heaters we have left. Sec
khand ranges and heaters at very low prices.
GLEY BROTHERS. 49-tf
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30

1OR SALE-One three year old bay Mare,
sired by Madison Wilkes, extra good one;
y one large work Horse. Il. II. BROWN,
Nt DummerstOn. 46tf
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30

= SALE.--One pair good work horses.
weight 2300. Good workers. GEORGE n.
=, Guilford, VT O-n
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30

NOR SALE-All kinds of dry stove wood,
hard or soft or chunks as desired, also
II foot wood if wanted Delivered promptly
REASONABLE prices. CHARLES a.INER, Brattle-
no, vt. 40
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
FOR SALE.

J SALE--Or will exchange for hard wood I:
Al express wagon, high back sleigh.
blanket, plush robe, black fur robe,
nst plate harness. L. S. WyMAN, South
st., Bratt,eboro, VT. 52-lts
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
)fED, FOR S''E, TO RENT, E'e.
f,~. yoodchoppers. II.
n CLARK, Brat..eooro, Vt. 46-t 9.
WAN D.

4 to study French German or Spanish, Our
Dthod teaches students TO speak these Ian
fiuently In short time. Is now used at
bint Military Academy and other schools.
1nstration with free lesson will be CIV
psired. People going abroad will GER
bo Interested in this-a sped ng knowl-
one or NOR. of these languages. Write
J terms and a demonstration of this meth
teaching. Il. NJ. DOUGLAS, 8 Spruce St.,
bbOro, VT
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30

NJ SALE--Dry maple and birch stove-wood.
III. d. ANDREWS, Bernardston. 5l-4ts
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30

DR. SALE-Pair of oxen. B. A. WHITE
{ MORE, Guilford, Vt. 40 tt
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30

ENOR SALE-Pigs and shotes also one pair
second hand team harness. l.. Fl. and F.
RICHARDSON. A-tf
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
STATE CATTLE COMMISSION
VERMONT LEADS OTHER
STATES IN THE WORK.
Cost Nearly $4,000 During Biennial
Term - A Forgery Charge = Pre-
pairing for Pure Food Campaign
Tobacco Trust to Be Investigated.

The biennial report of the Ver-
mont state cattle commission has
just been issued. The total expense
of the commission for the term
reaches nearly $4,000, and includes
the item of $3S,S33.16 paid by the
state for diseased cattle from jan
uary /, 1903 to June 30, 1904
The work done in Vermont is by
far the greatest ever attempted in
any state in the union, and shows
clearly that it is possible to have
herds of cattle free from tuberculo-
sis; also, that it is possible to erad-
icate the disease from a herd and
have it healthy herd after it has
become badly diseased.
At the present time, under the pro-
vision of the new law passed at the
recent legislature, the commission
to assist them in making tests. Even
now the board is behind with its
work.
Two years ago changes were made
in the matter of indemnity, and
some quarantine powers were taken
from the commission. All tests are
now made on the application of the
owners, and since the work was
first begun more than 80 per cent Of
all work done has been at the re-
quest of the owners.
During the ten years the law has
been in force, the state has paid
about $150,OO0 for diseased cattle and
expenses attending the work. More
than 125,000 cattle have been tested
with tuberculin and over 5000 have
been found diseased and have been
killed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30

/zlOR SALE-A good second hand upright
piano In perfect condition. Address Box
III Brattleboro, Vt.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
WAN

IF Hides. Horse Hides. Lamb
Il. Calf Skins and live Poultry.
zen Cut Bone for chicken feed. at