Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-11
WILMINGTON.
Death Of Chaunoey Smith-viIlage
Street Lighting Plant Proposed.

Chauncey Smith died at the resi-
dence of Frank b. Mann. his son-in-
law, Sunday, Nov. 6. His disease
was cancer from which he has suf-
fered for fully two years Mr.. Smith
was the son of Sylvester and Judith
Palmeter Smith and was born in this
town oct. ., 1881. He was one Of a
family of II children, only four of
whom are now living. Mr.. Smith was
married to Nellie +. Gaines March Z,
1861. She died Jan. /, 1869 Two chill
dren were born to them, Gilbert, who
died in infancy, and Alice, the wife
| Of Frank b. Mann. Soon after his
marriage he purchased the farm now
occupied by Joseph Gilbert and lived
on the place until 1882. He was one
of the listers in 1876 and selectman
from 1877 to 1882. Mr. Smith was a
great admirer of farm animals. es-
pecially horses, and raised and trained
many very fine animals. He was a
constant exhibitor at all the fairs in
the vicinity and took many premiums. |
He reared many very fine animals
which were sold to various parties at !
high prices. He was man generous |
In his nature, kind and obliging to all |
who knew him. He had wide ac-
quaintance and his death will be felt
by many friends and relatives. The
funeral was held at his late residence
Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Mr..
Blackford attending. Burial In Inter-
vale cemetery
A special village meeting Is called
for Tuesday evening Nov. 8, to con-
slider the matter of street lighting
The warning contains an article to
see If the village will take over the
plan OF establishing a plant of its
own, but we hear very little express
sion in favor of such a project.
Miss Leone Russell is visiting
friends In Mechanicsville, n. Y.
The John S. Rice farm has been sold
to Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Woffenden.
Francis A. Gleason of West Chesh-
Ire. Conn, has visited in town this
week
The young people had very pleas
mt dancing party at Memorial hall
Tuesday evening.
little less than 200 voters cast
heir ballots Tuesday and the day
vas remarkably quiet.
An entertainment will be given at
high school hall this evening for the
benefit of the kindergarten depart
nent.
Beth V. Butterfeld, accompanied by
)f Page, went TO North Adams hos
'ital Wednesday for treatment for APP
and ii is expected that an
peration will be performed
The dwelling house belonging TO
IRIS. Esther Mcclellan, situated be-
ween the two churches. was sold at
uction Wednesday to oscar f. Howe
or $1,190
Work On the reservoir has been
ushed rapidly the past week and will
e nearly completed in a week or ten
avs. Unless some unforeseen diff
llty arises, water will be introduced
no the main on West Main street
efore Dec. /.
The third number of the entertain
tent course was given Monday even
g AT Memorial hall and was fairly
ell attended. Ora Samuel Cray who
rs already achieved quite a reputa-
on as a platform speaker, at once
the audience favorably
Id held undivided attention dur
& the evening. His subject was
hree P's in a Pod.
William NJ vogel has practically
mpleted the work OF Improvement
the lot near the road consisting of
'e or six acres. The ground vial be
eded this fall or in the spring. This
ece of land was almost worthless
1en Mr. Vogel commenced opera
ms and the expense has been from
500 TO $4,000. we should judge, In
the lot. Mr.. Vogel has also
[ in water system of his own
d has an abundant supply for gem
II uses with hose so that he can
1tect his buildings in case of fire
contemplates other improvements
out his premises making the place
2 of the best for the carrying on OF l,
already extensive meat business. ~