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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

Charles Hawkins House Damaged BY
Fire-ReaI Estate Changes.

At about 7 o'clock Wednesday
morning, Nov. .. Charles Hawkins's
house was discovered to be on fire,
The flames had gained such Roadway
that they were coming through the
roof but by the efforts OF the men who
quickly responded 10 the alarm, the
fire was extinguished though the
house WAS badly damaged.
r. II. Gordon OF Brattleboro was In
town recently.
d. II. Boyden has had iron roofing
put on his buildings.
Miss Lillian williams OF Jamaica Is
visiting her brother.
The |. O. q. 4. held social In the
vestry Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. s. O. Garfield are Wis
iting relatives In Maine.
Clement Jenison has been visiting
w. Il. Dresser in Farley, Mass.
The Ladies' Aid society served sup
per In the vestry Thursday night.
Rev. ]. w. Coffin OF Berlin will
preach In the Congregational church
Sunday.
Mrs. Webster Melendy OF South
Londonderry was at Atwell Farwelrs
last week.
Atwell Farwell will sell his house
and farm and some other property at
public auction Dec. /.
Nathaniel Robbins OF Kansas has
purchased the old Robbins homestead
and will move there with his daugh-
ter
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
JACKSONVILLE.

Mrs f. A. Temple Is on the BIN
list. ,,aat,s
schools will close for one week
vacation next week.
Fifteen front the local 1. y. -. +,
al went to Charlemont Fr'oay
night. -. n,ovad into the
tenement in the Deacon warren
q Coleman returned from VIZ e
u 81 week sick and is now uhder 'ne
doctors care. .,oa his
uC Frank Sprague has moved II
,,,acLsmith business to the u. .
1sha IIniyersalist Sunday schooi WIN
II With the Methodist school for
.ion christmas concert.
ui, tn gentlemen of the grange, pe ns
,.taa,e5 nv the ladies. are to furnIsn
.'Fr e@u,,,ertainuent Tuesday eVehihs'
io. 1rt,s suddenness and extent OF sun |.
a.yis and Mondays SNOWMAN W. .
day : a.'I TO the best of memories,
snrpiS roads are seldom drifted wor sse
=! Mai inter storms. Some mad stoeA
caught out IN IL
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
MINISTER.

Miss Martin is with Mrs Rideout
for the winter.
Judge Kellogg visited in New York
the past week.
MI. Nichols has moved into Mr.
Walkers tenement.
The dance at town hall Wednesday
night was well attended.
There was a dance at town hall
Wednesday evening, Nov. 3.
John Smith and John Haley OF
Springfield, Mass, are boarding at E.
L. Finton's.
The grammar school closed last
week on account Of the death Of Miss
Thomass grandfather.
Martin Dunn OF Chicopee Junction,
Mass, visited with his grandfather,
Martin Dunn. sr., over Sunday.
H, p. Farr of Putney was in town
last week and Mrs. X. d. FAIR was
the guest of Mrs. +. l., Finton,
Mrs. c. II, Hogan Of Northampton,
Mass, and Harland Hogan or Am
herst Mass, were over Sunday visit
orms OF C. II. Hogan.
A surprise party was given r. D.
Farr Thursday evening, Nov 10, IN
celebration of the 35th anniversary
of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. FAR.
A fine parlor clock was presented the
worthy couple by their three sons.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
eERNARosToN.
New England House Destroyed by
Fire-loss $4,000.

The New England house, the only
motel In town, was burned Sunday
night, The house was one OF the
Oldest buildings In the vicinity, dat
ing back To the revolutionary war.
Tie iife was first observed between
and o'clock. having caught In the
barn where the hostler had living
room and was asleep The barn was
on the north and the force OF the
wind was so great that II was Inn
possible To save the house; the efforts
OF the volunteer iiremen We're direct
ed toward protecting the adjoining
buildings, J. b, Hales store oppo-
site and IL. c. cushman's house sew
eral hundred feet south, We're saved
by strenuous effort Baxter u. Bur-
rows directing the work. Had II not
been for the moist snow covering
roofs, dead grass and dried leaves,
the whole village south of the fire
would, In all probability, have been
In ruins. large part OF the furni-
ture of the hotel was taken out and
no human life was lost. Mr.. Read
lost $500 horse. another was badly
singed, the automobile was saved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Read have the sympa-
thy of all In the loss of their home,
The loss is estimated at $4,000, part
ly insured. The hotel will probably
be rebuilt.
A new furnace has been put in the
institute.
Herbert Hills has taken business
position In Holyoke.
Acetylene gas has been supplied
for lighting the cutlery.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Hubert go this
10. thnt, int hama in Florida
Mr. Afford OF the Cutlery company
has gone on semi-annual business
trip.
Union Thanksgiving services will be
held In the Methodist church Sunday
evening.
Miss NJ. C. Sanderson and brother
have closed their house and have gone
away for the winter.
DIR. W. II. Pierce has moved his
family from Depot street to the Hare
place recently purchased on South
street.
j. +. Comerford will give his great
Illustrated entertainment, A Day ana
a Night with the Life Savers, Friday
evening in the town hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Chaplin, Mr..
and Mrs. Myron L. Corbett left town
Saturday evening to visit the Lou
isiana exposition at St. Louis ana
many friends in the vicinity.
The Epworth league penny social
last week Monday evening was very
pleasant affair. The officers chosen
were President Alice Adams; vice
presidents. f. s. Merrifield Mrs. Abb
bic Nelson Mrs. Cynthia Park. Mrs.
Josie f. Merrifield; organist Mrs
Nav Stratton.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
GREEN RIVER.

lane Fletcher is. visiting in this
place. J.,
sundays storm.
Mrs Ed Legate of Guilford center
t. g,,ast of Mrs Henry Stowe.
Mrs. William Hillman, VINO mas peen
M with a severe cold, Is getting petter.
Pert Iynde of Brattleboro was with
bis uncle, George Lynde, over SUNDAY.
II is rumored that Mr.. Clark, the
stage driver. will move to this place.
Mr. Marcy of Bennington mas
bean delivering portraits in this VI
entity this week.
blanche Borden, with her cousin OF
p.ottiaboro. was at home Monday,
returning Tuesday
Elisha Gates will close his jelly ana
.,da, works i'm a few days. He mas
,,ade an abundance of the product,
Mrs M. D. Thompson and MIS-
Hattie Clark and son went 70 ~, 90
Adams Saturday for weeks s'ay'
We are sorry to learn OF the uea.h
of Hollis worden WEDNESDAY iiurh
ing after only few days OF Illness
Some of the farmers will not snip
their APPLES. Barrels are SO nisn anu
onnies SO cheap, they think there is
no margin of profit in IL.
The storm of Sunday was one OF
49, worst known here at this season
90 nv The year for dong time. The stage
Sia 'r not reach here until Tuesday.
George Iynde was obliged to nave
. second operation on his foot, remov.
onother toe, and is now quite
lls Portable. A trained nurse is in at
tendance.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
PUTIN ey.
The schools close Friday.

The schools close Friday.
II. l.. Bailey spent Saturday at
Springfield, Mass.
A students excursion In advertised
for n trip To Montpelier Friday.
! Mrs. II. r. Waite II spending a few
days at Bellows Falls this week.
Mrs. I.avina Fetch has returned
from visit with friends nj Chester
and Keene, n. ii.
Mrs. II. II. Blood visited at Spring
field; Mass last week, returning
Tuesday
Annual meeting for the election OF
officers of Golden Rule chapter. We'd
nes,liiy evening NOV. %.
]. Timothy has gone to Bennington
to reside during the winter. Mrs,
Timothy ~ wiill her daughter at Bel
lows Falls.
Harry II. Locke starts to-day for
Albany, n. Y, where he Will enter
the Albany business college, taking
the commercial course.
Thanksgiving dance at the town
hall Thursday evening. A chicken-pie
supper will be served at Hendricks
hotel Music Weeden's orchestra.
Mrs Lyman Il. Wood has returned
from Springfield, Mass, where she
has been spending several weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. William Ahrens.
Col w. II. Greenwood w. II. c. viii
hold their next regular meeting
Tuesday evening. The meetings Will
be held in the evening during the
winter.
Mrs. Mary A. Knight died Wednes-
day at 6: so o'clock. Funeral will be
held at her late home Saturday af-
ternoon at o'clock. Further notice
next week.
Miss Ida Young received the largest
number of votes, $50, for the silver
ware given by the National Concert
company. The company will go to
Saxtons River from here.
Rev. ]. ID. King OF Turner, Me, will
preach in the Congregational church
again next Sunday as candidate.
AS he Is very interesting speaker 1t
Is hoped that there will be large
attendance. Mr. King comes highly
recommended, and as he has closed
his work at Turner he is now ready
for a new field. 1t is hoped that the
church will consider at once the ad-
visibility OF extending him a call.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
WITHIN CHAM.

Ralph Williams is attending school
here, living at Mr., Deming's.
George Sawyer has had a pipe laid
bringing running water to mis- barn.
Halbert Baker of Niagara Falls is
here on two weeks visit with ms
sister, Miss Lula Baker
A donation was held at the church
Wednesday afternoon and evening
for the pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs.
Crofts.
Charles Chase has reshingled his
house. occupied by l.. Dem'ng,
George Briggs of Jacksonville doing
the work.
Rev. r. A. Nichols of West Wards
boro. a former pastor of the Baptlst
church here, has been stopping here
for the past week.
Nearly IS inches of snow fell DUR
ing Sundays storm. The wind blew
furious,y, piling it into huge DRIFTS,
blockading some of the back roads SO
they We're impossible.
Miss Nina Shumway, 81, who has
made her home with her sister, Mrs.
Homer Hamilton, in the south part
of the town for several years past.
died there Saturday night, Nov. 5, and
the funeral services were held in the
Baptist church Monday. She mad
been a member of that church Tor
many years. Rev. Mr.. Crofts officiat-
ed. The burial was at Sherman. MISS
Shumway leaves two brothers and
two sisters and many other relatives
Mr.. Deming went to Zoar Saturday
to meet his wife, who has been IN
North Adams for the past two weeks.
They started for home Monday but
were delayed in Rowe four hours for
the roads to be ploughed out. Within
21s miles of home they found the
roads so badly drifted that after
shoveling for hours, they gave up,
and at $50 that evening were Obliged
to go back to Zoar. leave their team
and take the train next day for home
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
wARpssoRo.

Gates Esterbrooks Is at work In
Dover.
Wright Plimpton was at home over
Sunday.
Charles Goodfellow has been visit
ing relatives in Albany, n. Y.
John Martin has gone to Brattie-
boro to work for Holden & Martin.
Mrs. NJ. S. Johnson who has been
visiting in Windham has returned
home.
Mrs. o. V. Heffion and children are
visiting her sister, Mrs. c. ]. Rich OF
Palmer, Mass.
The town voted Saturday TO raise
$500 for a town hall provided $1,000 is
raised by subscription
jap. Benson who is sick with "
phoid fever is a little better. His
brother Harry is here caring for him.
Miss Lottie Hunt closed success
full term of school Nov. 4. Those with
perfect attendance were Wales Plimp-
ton. Walter Kidder. Ward Plimpton,
Addison Kidder, Kenneth White, Edith
Kidder. Merton Perry was absent
half a day.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
LONDONDERRY.

A. 3. Waite left Tuesday for the
west.
The C. E. social, which was to be
held Monday evening at c. e. Ba-
cons, was postponed until Friday
evening on account of the storm.
The Hermitage sanitarium is re-
ported sold by the owner, Mrs. ]. T..
Taylor There are several buildings
containing gas, steam, electricity, and
all conveniences. Connected with
the sanitarium is n farm of As acres,
with stable and outbuidings, wood.
fruit, etc. The price paid is not yet
made public and the name OF the
buyer is withheld for the present.
The Christian Endeavor society had
their election of officers Sunday ana
reelected these officers: President,
+. Clyde Wright; vice president, Mrs.
d. C. Wyman secretary c. n. Ba-
con: treasurer C. l.. Wright; cores
bonding secretary, Mrs. c. II, Bacon.
Services are held In the forenoon for
a few Sundays until n minister Is
secured.
The annual library meeting was
held Wednesday evening, Nov. 9. The
following officers were chosen for the
ensuing year: President, II. A. Hay
ward: vice president, w. L. Gibson:
secretary, C. f. Bacon; treasurer and
librarian, Mrs II. A. Hayward;
standing committee F. NJ. Leonard.
C. M. Games, Mrs. w. l.. Gibson, L..
P. Sheldon; book committee, Mrs. G.
q. Bacon, Mrs. A. B. Waite, c. 5.
Marden, Mrs L. P. Sheldon. The IL
brary has recently had the gift Of five
of the latest books and financially
was found to be in quite prosperous
condition.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
eo,JTH VERNON.

r,nht inches of snow fell SUM- 20
. .,snuo wheeler, jr, is moving -
sw ,aiss lillian stebbins is visiting a.
ln wrs william johnson has re'ur"e'
to worcester Mass o,,;ns in with
ns n French's family, tie, have
D1 Herbert Tyler and family "a nave
Diphtlh he ia d. pno oitf $ family.
ern a Star st reception at HihS'"
Monday evening. =, nreach in
Rev. l. NJ. Blanchard ., sv wilI PreecShn Chris
the e chapel at II a, IN sa at ESQ p m.
tan t Endeavor mee'ihs
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
VERNON.

Floyd Streeter of Jacksonville is
working for E. NJ. Heard.
Mrs. Charles JOY Of Hadley, Mass,
was guest OF Miss Jean Jaquitn
last week.
George Logan is quite i'll and for
the present is boarding at Dwight
Fairman's.
Vernon grange will hold-its regular
meeting Saturday evening. SubJect,
What has the Farmer to be ThanK-
full for during the Past Year?
Rev. r. x. Marvin will preach In
Union church Sunday afternoon at
$50 o'clock. The Y. P. C. u meet
ing follows the service and the TOPIC
is Counting Your Blessings, Psalms
103
Miss Marcia Beers spent Sunday
with friends in Northampton. going 70
Pittsburg, Pa. Monday From there
she goes to st. Louis. After a rev
days OF sightseeing. she taxes tne
southern route for southerh Cailio,
mia where she will spend the winter
she has a fine position as demonstra-
tor of medical supplies.
The annual meeting Of the Vernon
" p C. U. occurred Tuesday even
ing when tney enter laiieu W
tleboro Y. P. c. U. A bountlfui sup
ner was served after which came the
business meeting. The reports were
very interesting. During the past
wear the membership has more than
doubled. showing that each ofncer
has done faithful work. The follow
ing officers were elected: President
Ora e. Johnson; vice president. Sher-
man Pike secretary, Mrs. Ora Jonn-
son: corresponding secretary MISS
leila Johnson; treasurer, Mrs ora
Johnson; chairman of committees
devotional. Mrs. C. Fl. Newton, call
inc Mrs. Albert Jaquith, lookout, Mrs.
s, otis Thayer, flower, Mrs b; A.
Streeter, jr., music, Mrs. Ora John-
son, The installation service conduct
ed by Rev. r. X. Marvin was very mn
pressive.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
ATH EMS.

The school house Is receiving a
coat OF paint which was very much
needed.
Mrs. York returned to her home In
Maine Tuesday, having completed her
visit to her niece. Mrs. Nal Bemis.
c. p. Keefe has purchased a pair
of work horses of Charles Willis and
is numbering with them in Chester.
f. r. King has sold his farm to
Peter Mitchell Of Berlin, N. H. and
expects to move into Herbert WHIT
ney's tenement.
Miss Jennie Bemis closed her
school in Westmoreland, n. H., Friday
and is expected at her home this
week to spend her vacation
The snow storm of last sunday
continued steadily through the day,
increasing in violence in the evening.
Monday morning there was about 10
inches in depth of snow on the
ground
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Rev. and Mrs. f. c. Fisher were In
Brattleboro Tuesday.
Ezra Fisher will sell his stock and
tools at auction Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Houghton are
visiting in Epping, N. H.
About Is inches Of solid snow Tell
here Sunday and Sunday night
The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. Cutting Thursday afternoon.
The school in No. 2 closes Saturday,
Nov. 10, with an entertainment in
the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. B. Chapman or
Windham visited the first OF the
week at +. r. Chapman's.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
EAST DOVER.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Hale have gone
to Brattleboro to live this winter. Mr..
Hale works for Mr.. Dickinson, driving
team.
Mrs. Sophia Grauhering returned
home Friday after spending a few
weeks with her daughter Mrs. w. ID.
Howe.
Nearly IL feet Of snow came sun
dav and Sunday night and drifted so
badly that the stage to West Dover
did not make the trip for two or
three nights.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
no.sr,. Respect Old Ace.

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age, but
lust the contrary in the case NJ DIT.
Kings New Life Pills They cut on
maladies no matter how severe ana
irrespecfive Of old age Dyspepsia,
Taundice Fever. Constipation all yield
10 this nerfect Pill. CSC. at F. H.
Holden q Co.'S Drug Store
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
e;.k Day Since.

.,,a, severely sich -
Il was ,o, taken tried all sorts ss,tsve a
msdieInss. a.. nSnf sa Sf an ID q y'g 9e
try mat; After s5d 'a sOon thereafter was
sick day since Cured Of Rheuma ,,s,ns
have been Liver and kidney s;s IS iToS what
and G eass' Of Fremont, \: G; 4 W Co.'S.
3; T. 5 sss'' at F. H Holden q
druggists
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
WESI DOVER.

LAWYER C. f. Chase of Nottingham
was in town Tuesday on business.
Several inches of snow fell Mon
dav and there is 7lenty for sleighing.
The dance of Friday evening was
well attended. Snow and Rice will
have a THANKSGIVING dance at school,
house hall Thursday evening, Nov.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
WEST JAMAICA.

C. e. Smith is working for a. B.
Stark.
II. Clough called on his mother re
Gently.
l.. l.. Torrey Is doing large lun-
Der Job on the old farm.
Leon Torrey has yearling colt
that weighs 700 pounds.
Ben Williamss mill is not rpnning
His men are cutting logs
Moses Johnson's house caught fire
Tuesday, Nov. s, but was saved
through the efforts of neighbors who
came to his assistance.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18
OUR FURS

Have been admired by everyone who has BOXED through the
line and we are positive it the handsomeSt showing that has
ever been on exhibition in this vicinity although we have
great line of low priced Scas from $3.50 to $780, which will
do good service and be satisfactory Our main endeavor to
push the high grade Neck Scafs and MuS from $1,000 to
$780, and anyone who have good Fur Set will find this
high grade prominently the best These elegant Scars and
Mus are all marked that whatever price you wish to pay
will give you something absolutely satisfactory.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

Special Coats in Union Beaver Novelty Mixtures Ibenes and
Cheviots from $3.50 to 5000 Every garment marked at
special Thanksgiving Sale prices and every one of them gen.
une bargain Elegant Tailored Suits in black brown navy
and Scotch mixtures $O 49, S5, $8 2 so and $685. every
one of which would be priced at from $500 to $500 more in
any city suit department. Separate Skirts in black and
colors in all the popular materials $780, $3.50, 5000 $780,
$1,000 If we haven't your size, will fit them without extra
expense or take your measure and have made to fit
We haven't forgotten the Children in this Special Sale,
and you will find good Coats for all ages at prices very
much less than same garments usually sold
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-18

and Wednesday mornings -, Fri
training school and Miss ffrhei
day and Saturday mornings
Frank Harness is to be empioss ,,rirg
W. n Holton's jewelry store ,,aan
the HOLIDAYS. Mr.. Harness mas
clerking for C. E. Williams.
A large party went to H .,aeting
Monday evening to attend the verv
of the order of Eastern Star'
enjoyable time is reporteo'
Misc Lillian Alexander, clerk IN aad
Mortified postoffice, mas ,sit;ng in
from her vacation after visiiihs
Fitchburg Boston and other piao
Mrs. Roston Pell of New YORK da,i Ing
spent a day in town receh', r,,.s Peil
upon old Acquaintance ,.;u;n Hall
is niece of the late Dr. Fhinip
Rev. Howard w. Pope OF tne bold
field extension movement is how cal
ing meetings at various piae hv Rev.
ifornia. He is accompanied ~
Mr. Newton.
There was a supper in the onIea ,,ne
church parlors THURSDAY ,eresting
which was followed by an in.e not in
program. The Ladies' society
the afternoon. a.
Mrs. lanes Moore was caIIsu tbe
Greanfald last week to attehuc ;ias
funeral of her sisters HUSBAND; davs
Phillips. She remained seVei"i
returning Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank ~ attend
called to Hinsdale recenus father,
the funeral of Mr.. Speneers ,an In
who was one of the ooes
town. being Sc years of age
Rev. Mr.. Ross has moved pp,eSrtIand.
ily and household goods 70 nastor-
Ne, where he has accepeeU
The Forrest City times., 1904-07-29
ARKANSAS S|AE NEVIS. First Stone Set in Basement Story
 of State Capitol.
EVENTS OF 4 WEEK BRIEFLY CHROnICLED
State Confederate Pension Board Will Meet August l.. Negroes Drown ed Near Luxora N. A. Farrell
 Bitten By Pet Dog at Little Rock.
State Central Committee.

The first session of the new demo cratic state central committee was held in Little Rock on the 21st. A resolution was adopted conforming the republicans in strong terms for their refusal 10 engage in a joint de bate, and demanding that they enter into an agreement to give a division Of time at all public speakings to the republican and democratic nominees for governor. The committee also took steps toward perfeeting a town ship organization throughout the state. each township committeeman to be chairman of the local campaign committee. An executive committee was appointed and the management of the campaign was left in his hands The committee adopted the usual res olution providing for the raising of funds for carrying on the campaign by assessments upon the candidates ard voluntary contributions from democrats throughout the state The executive committee consists of O. B Gordon ] H. Page, w P Strait, j. NJ. Barker and C. G. DuBose