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New-York tribune., 1905-11-06

yilIiam 81 Langley is having shoal draught
cruising schooner built by the Greenport Basin and
Construction Company from designs by Captain
~ dniIP o5 fiiS Viii be 81 feet over all 60 feet water
i;ne Is feet beam and 2 feet inches draught
power will be furnished by gasolene engine
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06

The keel is laid and many Of the frames are in
nosftton at Seabury's for new steel steam yacht
for Western yachtsman. She is to be named the
Aieonquin and is to be ready for delivery on May
1865 The chief dimensions 40 feet over all,
lis feet waterline. II feet beam and feet inches
draught.
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06
OF INTEREST TO YACHTSMEN.

A new steam yacht of moderate size, from the
designs of William Gardner, of this city, is TO be
built this winter at the yard of the Pusey & Jones
Company Wilmington, Del, Tor AndreW W. Rose
of the New-York Yacht Club
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06

The twin screw houseboat Roxana. owned by
Iobn W Gates will be fitted out for a cruise in
Southern waters at the Seabury works. She has
been chartered TO a member of the New-York Yacht
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06
AT midnight in a southeast gale on the Atlantic,
..l,a- ahe u.as twelve DAYS out from SOUTHAMPTON

"
bound TO Nev-York the auxiliary steam yacht
Aloha owned by a Curtss James, OF the New,
yo-k and Sea9anhaka-C Corinthian clubs, dipped
her fibboorn .nto a head and washed Andrew
Anderson overheard. Clifford Benzarson, the cap,
mil in The heavy sea. rescued the sailor. The
Aloha arrived at Tebo's South Brooklyn few
fayc agQ
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06
RUTGERS TO BRING MANY "RooTERs.s

BIrnswick. ". J.. Nov. THE Rutgers Col
lege students are making big preparations for the
football game TO he played in New-1o-k on Election
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06

The auxiliary steam yacht Mohican. ex Morse
mn, ex LADY, Godiva, been sold by Tracy
nnVrs to Oliver and J. Borden Hartman
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06

The Turbese A. Schwarzmanns steam yacht, has
gone into winter quarters al Norris Heights
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06

Frank 7 Csould's steam yacht Helenita is one Of
the recent arrivals the Morris Heights basin,
where she will be laid up for the winter
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06

Work is progressing satisfactorily the new
cruising motor yacht building at seabury's for
r Shanley, jr.
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06
Hunting.

DrrR HUNTING; -sportsnen interested ispps sppss
| J RIcKFGRD Wonaancet. New hsi's
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06

Harvard's game with Pennsylvania at Philadel-
phia on Saturday will, of course. be the principal
football event qf the week. and from all signs Har
1.arh o1fesst t,$ win by an ample figure. for the
c.rtAson has all along appeared 20 be the stronger
eleysn this year. Princeton's match with Cornell
should despite the weakness of the Tigers. as
br1t- .,ut nv the Dartmouth disaster be easy for
the Orange and Black, unless the lthacans improve
leo per cent over the form shown against Swarth-
more vale will have a lively opponent in Brown.
which rolled up q points against Syracuse on Sat
,TrrIav y aImcst tied Pennsylvania and forced Har-
vard 10 play good football to win. Amherst will
meet Princetors conqueror at Amherst. West Point
viii nIav The Indians West Point. AID Williams
and WESLEYAN viii get together at Middletown
The games for Yale and Princeton WI be the last
lowing Saturday iffE CAflhE.
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06

Pennsylvania has not been beaten yet, to be sure,
but she had a narrow escape at the hands of La
fayette. whom the Tigers beat by the good score OF
% to t. 1t looks to who did not see the game
as if good luck was the only thing that saved the
Quakers from defeat. They had several good
chances to rush the ball over Lafayettes line but
failed to do it. and only tied the score when
I.afayette's kicker slow in getting away punt
and had blocked. Up at ithaca there was another
startling surprise when Swarthmore buried the
Ithacans under a IA to score. AT no time this
year have the Comedians made brilliant showing,
but il was expected that they would do better
against the team that Penn beat by II TO 1t
looks as if Cornell would have, TO take a big brace
If she is TO qualify this year for a place among
the big six.
New-York tribune., 1905-11-06
MOTOR CAR RUNS,

Elegant DRIVES FROM NEW YORK
Instances Routes etc Elegant TOURING Cars seating
With experienced Chauffeur supplied Tor touring N.,
IorA or ior the following trips Road maps (s2l IA
1einooue Iours (25c.J. Booklets (gratsl Trsy..-,.
Co. 3 Park pL. N Y. Tel. 6O5O Cortiandt
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
ATHENS S.

The schools in town closed Feb. 8
C. p. Keefe was in town last week
Mrs. Cornelius Keefe has been quite
sick the past week.
The snow fall of Sunday was near
ly one foot in depth.
The selectmen meet Feb. Is to set
tie up their business before town
meeting.
Miss Jennie Bemis returned from
her school in Windham Feb. II, and
will spend a few days with her par
.ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. n. Bemis.
Messrs. Edison and Redfield have
finished work chopping for w. G. ober
on the G. n. ODER farm, somewhat
sooner. than was intended, owing to
the depth of snow.
Mrs. w. W. Bridges went to Mount
her son. who has been sick nearly all
of the time since he entered the school
Jan. 5. The nurse said he was gain
ing slowly.
Mrs Percy Clark spent last week
with her mother. Mrs. A. L. Rand of
Saxtons River. Mrs. Rand expects to
keep house for a brother who lives
near Washington. and goes about the
first Of March.
Mrs Lucius Thomas has purchased
a fine looking horse. to replace the one
lost this winter. She has also had an
offer for her farm which has some val
liable timber on Il: but as Il was
worth more. and wiki still be gaining
in value she decided not TO sell now.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Miss Stella Cutting returned to
Boston Saturday.
Miss Mary Hubbard OF Boston is a
guest OF Lena Campbell.
Leon Braley has returned from
California where he went three years
ago this coming spring.
Mrs. A. S. Hall of winchester,
Mass, is spending a few days with
her father, Henry Ranney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Miller of East
Westminster spent Sunday at their
mothers Mrs r. II. Milers.
Clifford Goodhue goes to Bellows
Falls Friday TO spend a few days with
his sister, Mrs. Henry Durham.
Mrs. +. l.. Harlow and her brother.
Frank Miller, came up from Boston
last week Thursday. Mrs. Harlow re-
turned Monday.
Mrs. j. p. Ranney who has been
spending a few weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. Walter Atcherson, in
Claremont, n. H., has returned home.
Fred Campbell has hired man by
the name of Beebe, from Dorset who
is to move his family here as soon
as needed repairs can be made on the
house across the brook.
Mrs. Frances Hail, wife Of the late
capt Edward Hail. formerly of this
place, died Sunday at the home of
her son, Alfred S. Hall, in Winches-
ter, Mass. where she had lived for
the past few years. She would have
been 81 years old in March. Her
body was taken to Westmoreland to
De buried beside her former husband,
Mr. Wheeler,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
Some Effects Of the Beef Trust.

Forty banks have failed and one
fourth as many officials have commit
ted suicide in Iowa during the past
two years, according to statistics of the
state auditors office. In connection
with these failures and tragedies the
charge has been made that they are
due to the meat trust Much of the
money of western banks is loaned up
on cattle and food which is to be used
in preparing them for market. Many
of the bankers have been large stock
raisers themselves. Senator Lewis,
member of the banking committee in
the last legislature, shares this view.
1t is held by him that the meat values
were forced down by the alleged trust,
regardless of the scarcity and the
great demand. Many farmers were
ruined during the past two years as
we'll as large stockmen, and it is in
such districts as deal especially in this
line that failures have been most
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
DSBORO.

Miss Ethel Johnson has finished her
school in West Townshend and is at
home again.
Louis Pike VINO has been with his
grandparents in Dummerston has re-
turned home.
Mrs. A. j. Martin and Mrs. III. E.
Howard have been on the sick list
the past week.
The A. z. club will meet with Mrs.
Fred Underwood Thursday afternoon,
Feb 20. All are cordially invited.
Charles Goodfellow who has been
at his home for the past two weeks
has returned and will open the black
smith shop again.
Ida Williams was given a surprise
party Tuesday evening by few of
her school mates, it being her birth
day All report a fine time
Wright Plimpton who has been at
work for Holden and Martin has re-
signed his place to take another in
Taft and Williard's mill in this place.
Mrs. Frances Gleason of Brattle-
boro and Miss Nina Gleason of Ia
maica, who have been with Mrs. III.
E. Knights. have returned to their
homes, Mrs knights Is gaining slow
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
EAST DUN MERSTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cannon expect
to move soon to the Sykes farm.
] The next social dance at Johnson's
/ hall will be Thursday evening, Feb.
I23
| Twenty-one of the local grangers
visited Newfane grange Wednesday
evening of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w Laughton have
gone to housekeeping in their house
near the bridge north of Dummerston
Center.
Rev. and Mrs. w. p. Jackson at
tended the Windham Co. Congrega
tional association meeting in Brattle-
boro recently.
Arthur L. Miller has recently re-
ceived a handsome silver cup, that
was awarded him at the Keene Poul-
try snow for the best display of Buff
Leghorns. He also took four second
prizes and two third prizes on Buff
Leghorns with his exhibits.
The members of the u. n III. circle
are very busy, and were entertained
Wednesday afternoon. Feb. Is, by Mrs.
Hattie Crosby. The next meeting
will be held Wednesday, Feb. %, with
Mrs. Mary Cannon, at the usual hour.
This enterprising circle also furnished
supper for the dance of Feb. 8. at
Johnson's hall. Their efforts were so
well appreciated that they intend to
have a supper for the next dance,
Feb 90
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
JAMAICA.

j. A. Muzzy is at home this week.
Miss Irene Gleason is home for a
| few days from Springfield VT.
Mrs. George Harrington has gone
| to Greenfield. Mass, for a visit OF
several weeks.
| Miss Fannie Ballard of South
Londonderry spent Monday and
Tuesday with ner parents.
Hon. Washburn Melendy of So.
Londonderry was a guest at the ia
maica house the first of the week.
The new ones on the sick list this
week are Mrs. Edna Wright, Mrs. J.
H. Lyman, C. ]. Howe and John
Howard.
The terrible snow storm of Sunday
and Monday blocked the narrow
gauge so that no mail was received
after the train down at a. m. Mon
day until 3 D. m Tuesday.
Word was received Tuesday of the
death of Mrs. Clark French former
ly of this town. The funeral was
held at South Londonderry at 10 a.
m. yesterday. Burial will be in ia
maica. Mrs. French was sister of
Andrew Works of this place.
The recently organized A. C. club
is flourishing finely. The following
are its officers: President, Marion
Beman; vice president, Genevieve
Sellers: treasurer, Katie Spencer:
secretary, Hulda Howard: social COM
mittee, Lottie Hosley, Ruby Stark,
Rena Allen. The next meeting will
be held with Miss Katie Spencer,
Feb. IS, at 80 p. m.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
BERNARDSTON.
Arts and Crafts Society Learn Reed
Basket Making.

The valentine social, given by tn
junior class Monday evening, was I
very pleasant affair; they had
postofiice with penny postage, played
games and engaged In various
amusements, Refreshments wer,
served.
Rev. Edward II, Brennan of Aver
will preach in. the Unitarian church
next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Afford have had an
acetylene gas plant supplied to their
home In Cedar Lawn cottage.
monia. The latest report is that he
is comfortable but very weak.
A. b. Warner went to Boston on
business last week and to visit his
cousin, George Warner in Lynn.
Egbert Cairns and family who went
to Manitoba two years ago, have re-
turned and are occupying their own
home.
Miss Carrie Slate, after partially re-
covering from a serious Illness has
suffered relapse; pneumonia is
feared.
Many invitations have been receiv-
ed in town to attend the golden we'd
ding of Mr., and Mrs. f. S. Persons of
Fitchburg.
Miss NJ. A. Longwell has closed
her winter school in Leyden and will
spend a part of her vacation In the
Normal school at North Adams.
Rev. and Mrs. Cronyn are passing
the winter with their daughter in
Virginia. Mrs. Cronyn has been crit
ically i'll. Her daughter Frederick has
gone to her and returns the welcome
that her mother Is better.
The Arts and Crafts society, Is in
met with Miss Alice Adams
Friday to receive instructions of
Mrs. Julia w. Bascom of Montague
in reed basket making; they will
meet again next Friday.
The Ladies' Social circle and Uni
tartan society will give their annual
sugar supper Tuesday evening, Feb
20. Supper will be served from 6 to
o'clock. dancing from 3 to l. Teams
will be cared for at DR.. Holton's |
stables. A cordial invitation is ex-
ended.
The lecturers program for the |
grange Wednesday evening, Feb. Is: |
Music; discussion, Shall We /
Change the Name OF the Town to
Sushman?, leaders, affirmative, f. b.
Hale, F. w. Putnam. E. w. Hale:
C. s. Hale, NJ. L. Corbet l.
3. Hale; music solo by VIII Grant;
range Gazette. Mrs. c.. Il. Hoton.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
WEST DOVER,

| The Ladies' Aid society will meet
with Mrs. w. NJ. Harris Wednesday
afternoon Feb. %. All are cordially
| invited.
Our merchant, V. L. Adams, has
gone to Springfield, Mass. Hartford,
Conn.,, and to Boston on a combined
business and visiting trip.
Those down with hard colds or
grip are Mr.. and Mrs. Upton and
Mrs, Clara A. Cook and daughter, Lee
Ia. The rest of the sick ones are
gaining.
Mrs. George Johnson of Readsboro
is caring for Mrs. L. j. Johnson and
George Johnson spent Sunday with
his parents. Mrs. S. J. Johnson and
Miss Sarah Kent who have been very
sick are now slowly gaining.
The auditors met Friday at the
town clerks office to look over the
town affairs and do what business
might come before the meeting. The
new law requires the tax collector to
report, Feb. Is. all delinquent tax
payers. and such persons will not be
entitled to have their names placed
on check lists.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
WEST GUIIEORD.

! F. Z. Bennett has been among the
sick ones for a few days.
Mrs. Alice Richmond is visiting in
Brattleboro with her sister, Mrs.
Niles.
Mrs. H. L. Nichols and son, Walter,
went to Greenfield Mass, Friday re-
turning Sunday.
Clarence r. Judkins, who was so
badly injured recently in Warren's
mill, will be able to be about on
crutches next week.
There was fair attendance at the
valentine social at Mrs. A. Brackets
Tuesday evening and a very pleasant
evening was spent.
Mrs Hosea Fisher is much i'm
proved in health and the services of
the trained nurse have been dispensed
with. Mrs. Fisher is now being cared
for by her sister, Mrs. Houghton, of
Bernardston.
Mrs. Anna Lynde, the aged mother
of Mowry Lynde, with whom she has
been making her home, died Sunday
evening, Feb. IL, after a very brief
Illness. She was 81 years of age and
died on the anniversary of the death
of her husband, Horace Lynde, IL
years ago. She had been for so years
a devoted member of the Methodist
church. The family moved here from
Jacksonville about IL years ago.
Funeral services were held at the
home Wednesday, which at her own
request were conducted by Rev. F.
w. Lewis of Brattleboro, assisted by
Rev. James Jones of the Guilford
Baptist church. The text preached
from. also selected by Mrs. Lynde,
was Numbers 23:10: let me die the
death of the righteous. and let my last
end be like his" At her request, Mrs.
Richmond Thomas sang three of her
favorite hymns. assisted by Miss
Ida Robb. Mrs. Lynde is survived
by one son and four grandsons. Bur-
ial was in Sadawga.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
N EWFAN e.
A Birthday Surprise in Masquerade
A Valentine Social,

A very pleasant social event wa.
that OF Thursday evening, Feb. 3
when IL of the young people of the
village, all dressed In sheets and pill
low cases and masks. gathered at F.
A, DeWltts to remind him of his
! birthday anniversary. 1t was COM
plete surprise to the host. although
not to the hostess. who served some
very dainty refreshments. Games
were played and very enjoyable
evening was spent by all,
Twenty of the local grangers at
tended the social at w. b. Millard's
Wednesday evening, Clyde Randall
taking load on his big sled. Differ
ent games with hearts were played
the prizes being valentines. Refresh
ments of ice-cream and cake were
served and all report a jolly good
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. ]. Micott are Wis
iting their son in Brattleboro.
The village school, taught by Miss
Hortense Switzer, closes this week.
Mrs. Emma Naylor of Montpelier is
a guest of her sister, Mrs Frank
Whitaker
Mrs. G. W. Shepardson is enter
tanning her mother, Mrs. Leard, of
Prince Edwards Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grape have finished
work at the Newfane Inn and Mr..
and Mrs. Hermon Howe have taken
their places.
Frank Davis has gone to the Mas
sachusetts General hospital for treat
ment. He was accompanied by Dr. |
Osgood Of Townshend.
Those on the sick list are Charles |
Holland, l.. NJ. Carpenter and Mrs. d.
\. Benson, although all are somewhat |
better at this writing.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
Village schools closed Friday.

NlHdSe stHOOlS clOSeQ FTluhy.
The auditors are at work on the
town accounts this week.
Mrs. Albert Jaqueth of Vernon has
been visiting with Ed Jaqueth and
family.
A Lincoln memorial service will be
held at the Baptist church Sunday
morning.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid society
meet at the home of George Coombs
this afternoon and evening.
Delbert Boynton has the stage
route between South Londonderry
and Chester for the next four years.
Mrs. Mary Dorset and son, Ger
aid go this week to Wardsboro where
they will live with Mrs. Dorsett's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Cobb. for the
present.
There were two deaths in town the
first Of the week, Mrs French. an
elderly lady. who lived in this village
but died at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Page Boynton, at the north part
of the town. and Moses Clayton, who
lived at Thompsonburg Both had
been in feeble health for some time
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
VERNON.
Death Of Mrs. Fayette w. Stoddard
from Pneumonia.

Mrs. Sarah A.. wife of +. w. Stod.
dard, died Monday evening. Feb. 10
after an Illness of ten days with
pleuro pneumonia. She was a daugh-
ter OF Robert and Eliza (Doolitte)
Allen and was born in Jamaica Oct
30, 1916, coming to this town with
her parents In 1856 She married
Fayette w. Stoddard Jan. Is, 1869.
Their two children are Wallace E., of
Wiliamstown, Mass, and Bertha A.,
wife of C. A. Hicks of West SPRING
field Mass Beside her husband,
children and one grandchild she Is
survived by her mother and three
brothers, r. C. Allen of Springfield,
VT, o. p, Allen Of Palmer, Mass, and
j, c. Allen of this town. Mrs. Stod-
dard In early life, united with the
Adventist church here and had
always led consistent Christian life.
She was most devoted wife and
mother, always cheerful and forget
full of self In serving the best inter-
ests of her family. She was always
one Of the most active in church, and
gave freely of her means and
strength for its support and In pro-
noting its mission and social work.
AS a neghbor she was ever ready to
assist in alleviating the burdens of
SiNhlltSS RpiipNf ~ i"i GO PoS-
sible, and she will be greatly missed
by all from her accustomed place.
The most sincere sympathy of all is
felt for her bereaved husband and
children and aged mother Her fun
eral was held at the Adventist chapel
Thursday afternoon, Rev. l. M.
Blanchard officiating. Many beauti-
full flowers attested to the love in
which she was held by all.
The Vernon grange will hold its
next meeting Monday evening, Feb.
90.
A. F. Phelps and son. Frank |
Phelps, of Boston were over Sunday |
guests of Miss leila 4 Johnson
Ernest A. Reed, who spent a few
days at his fathers, NJ. /, Reeds, last |
week on account of eye trouble re-
turned to New York Monday.
Miss Edith Hill returned from
Boston this week. Her friends re-
yret that she is obliged to give up
nursing for a years rest on account
If her health,
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jaquth enter
aimed The Neighbors Saturday
evening with games and music. The
1rize winners were. LIST, A. G. Barnes: |
md Mrs. W. A. Squiers; 3rd, Harold
. Akley. After the prizes were dis
sandwiches, cake and coffee
we're served,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
WEST WARDsBoRo.

Miss Irene Allen has gone to YER
non.
Frank Roberts of Readsboro is at
Z, Roberts's
Mrs. Henry Payne is recovering
from severe illness.
E. II. Waite is to have the stage
route beginning next July
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Waite and Mr.
and Mrs. e. A. Eddy are in Brattle-
boro few days.
John Shumpine has traded his ia
maica farm for the one in Podunk
owned by Lyman Davidson.
The Ladies' Social circle are to
meet at the parsonage Thursday af-
ternoon, Feb. %, and are to have a
sugar supper at the vestry the even
ing of March g
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
SOUTH VERNON.

Warner Burrows is home for a
short vacation.
one of the twin daughters of Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Lowe died last
week.
J. o. Frost is reported worse in
Worcester, Mass, this week. His son.
John, was called to see him.
Miss Blanche Sewall, who has
been visiting in town. has returned
to her home In South Royalton.
Fred f. Johnson and George Steb-
bins attended the Pomona grange
meeting at Guilford Center Wednes-
day
Rev. l. NJ. Blanchard wiki preach in
the chapel at II a. m. Sunday. There
will be no services in the chapel in
the evening for the present but he
will hold services at the Johnson hall
at T.30 Sunday evenings.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-17
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SOUTH WlNDHAM.

School closed in the Stearns district
! last week,
Mrs. Elias Jenison remains about
the same.
Miss Effie Fisher has finished her
school in Putney and is at home.
Nina Coleman expects to finish
work at A. j, Bakers this week.
Miss Florence Jenison was home
from Leland & Gray seminary over
Sunday.
Miss Annie Brennoon finished a
successful term of school in this viii
lage Friday.
Rev. Mr.. Davidson, the state evan
gelist is expected to preach in the
Baptist church Sunday.
Guy Barnes left town Tuesday
morning for Springfield, Mass,
where he has employment
Several of the young people at
tended the valentine dance at West
Townshend Tuesday evening.
There was no dance at Alva Har-
ris's last week Monday night, as re-
ported in these columns last week
Rev. George b. Young of Somer-
ville Mass, preached in the Baptist
cnufcn sunday. A special meeting
was called in which it was voted to
give Mr. Young a call to the pastor
ate here.
This little town, although lying
among the mountains and away from
busy life, seems to possess a spirit of
1t has good telephone
privileges and the extensive lumber
ing has caused many of the vacant
to be filed Three fam
lilies are now living in the old Styles
house in the east part of the town
One of these families are half-breed
Indians of the Mickmack tribe of
lower Canada.