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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10

eral adjoining lots. The small houses,
which We're easily moved on sleds,
are located near Mr.. Rawson's place.
Dr. A. T, Pierson went to New York
city Monday and In a short time in
tends 10 go To London, where he will
occupy the pulpit of Rev. Mr.. Meyers,
The many friends in this country of
Mr.. Meyers are saddened to learn that
he has been having trouble with his
eyes and has lost the sight of one. but
| II Is hoped that the disease was ar
rested before the other was affected.
The proceeds from the Unitarian
fair have amounted to over $3.50. In
last weeks issue mention was NOT
made of the particularly fine supper
furnished by an efficient corps of the
unitaian ladies' who assisted by
few young men, acted as walters and
served their guests with much cour-
tesy. The new dining room and its
appointments made the work much
easier and added much to the comfort
of the guests.
Miss Mabel Head and VIII Slate
were quietly married by Rev. N. Fay
Smith Monday and went on the morn
Ing train for short wedding trip 1t
seems that only few intimate friends
knew of the intentions of the young
people so the announcement of their
marriage came as "A pleasant surprise
to their many friends, Mr. Slate is a
very efficient clerk in the employ of
c. T.. Williams and his industry and |
courtesy have won him host of
friends. Congratulations are heartily |
extended to the young people.
The Fortnightly club met as usual I
Monday afternoon but owing to the
severe storm but few We're present A |
paper on Current Events was read
by Miss Lucy Webster and this was
by an informal discussion.
The meeting was adjourned for one
Ing program will be carried out: Old
and New Methods in Education,
opened by Mrs. n. p. Wood; Shakes
oeare's Ideas of Women, quotations;
discussion, Higher Education of Wo-
men, led by Mrs. Wilson and Miss
Goddard.
In a recent issue of the Ithaca Daily
News an account was given of an i'm
lortant social event. "the annual ban
luet of the Business Mems associa-
ion and at that banquet a former ,
esident of this town, julius NJ. Clapp,
erved as POSTMASTER. There were
ver $50 business and professional {
men present and Mr.. Clapp is report
d as having filled the place in a most
cceptable manner, Mr.. Clapp is well {
nown here as q public spirited man :
nd one Mortified could i'll afford to
Dse. He has resided in Ithaca for six [
ears and is the head of a large de- :
furniture store in that place.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
WEST NORTHFIElD.

There Will be an entertainment and
supper at Dickinson hall Monday
evening, Feb. 49, A cordial invitation
extended to all.
Benjamin Wade has accepted a po-
sition in Ohio, and he and Mrs. Wade
left last week for their new home.
Their many friends regret their de-
parture.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. d. Doolittle and
little daughter of Greenfield are Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. II.
Doolittle. Walter Doolittle of Green
field is also at home.
Mrs. Sias and Miss Alexander, who
have been staying with Miss Lizzie
Purple, have returned to their home
at Hyde Park. Miss Purple is now
under the care of trained nurse.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

f. w. Lampson has taken the
agency for a cream separator.
The glass blowers were here the
past week, giving entertainments
nightly
Miss Annie Walch of Troy. n. Y,
is visiting her friend, Mrs Rose
Fletcher
Mrs. Nina Staples of Springfield is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. III.
A. Dudley.
O. S. Abbott has sold his farm in
the north part of the town to f. ID.
Moffitt of Peru.
Several of our young people attend
ed the masquerade party at Newfane
Friday evening.
Union services weIa held in the
Methodist church Sunday evening,
Rev. F. A. Coburn preaching.
The body of Miss Nellie Howard
was brought here for burial last week.
Interment was i'm the family Dot in the
Yearly cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Dorsett sold at auction
Monday her farm and the remainder
of the stock. unsold at private sale.
and the personal property. Ernest
Cobb purchased the farm.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
JAMAICA,

William L. Barnes, who has been
very sick, is much better.
Roy Barnes was called from his
work at Putney last week to help care
for his father
Emery Melendy of South London
derry was in town Wednesday looking
after the telephone line.
Mrs. Jennie Allen of South London
derry spent Friday and Saturday of
last week at William l.. Barnes's.
William C. Shilds of Bombay, N
Y, is in town this week, docking after
his interests in the lumber business.
Mrs. ]. A. Muzzy, who has been in
Brattleboro and Westfield for the past
two weeks, returned home Saturday
evening.
The body of Miss Bertha Wright.
daughter of Mrs. Emma Wright, of
will be brought here for
burial Saturday. Mrs. Wright has
the sympathy of the community.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
Grave Trouble Foreseen.

1t needs but little foresight to tell
mat when your stomach and liver are
padfy affected, grave trouble is ahead.
unless You take the proper medicine for
your disease, as Mrs. John A. Young,
or Clay n. Y did. She says: Il had
neuralgia of the liver and stomach,
my heart was weakened, and l couli
not eat | was very bad for long
time, but in Electric Bitters. 7 founj
Just what | needed, for they quickly
relieved and cured me-" Best medi-
cine for weak women. Sold under
guarantee by F. H. Holden & Co.
druggists, at so cents a bottle.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
N EWFAN e.
Death Of William T. Bruce--visiting
Granaers from Dummerston.

Again the community has been
called upon to mourn the loss OF a
good citizen and friend In the
death of William 4. Bruce, which &C.
CURED Friday evening, Feb, 3. from
paralysis. He had the first shock five
years ago and partially recovered
from that; but since about year ago
had been entirely helpless although
quite free from pain. The last 10 days
the disease progressed more rapidly
until the end, which came painlessly
Mr.. Bruce was born In Newfane Nov.
22, 1928, and had always lived, with
the exception of one or two years
when he was child, on one of the
first settled farms in town, which farm
was taken up by his greatgrandfather
ARENAS Bruce, and has ever since
been In the Bruce family. He was the
only son of Samuel and Arethusa
(BartletD Bruce and had one sister,
the late Mrs. Burditt. He was mar
ried in 1866 to Emily V. Franklin of
Townshend and three children were
born to them. one who died in i'm
fancy. Carrie. who died IA years ago.
aged 30; and William Il. jr., who has
so kindly cared for his father I'm his
helpless state Mr.. Bruce had held
various town offices, been a faithful
member of the Congregational church
for over 30 years, for many years a
member of the church choir. and was
for over 40 years connected with the
bank, first as trustee and later as
member of the finance committee. |
During the last few years he had been |
most tenderly cared for by his wife I
and son, to whom the sympathy of the I
community goes out Funeral SER
vices were held nj the church Sunday
Rev. +. NJ. Wiswall ofiiciat-
ing, and the body was placed in the
tomb at Woodlawn cemetery.
A very pleasant occasion was that
Of Wednesday evening when Evening
Star grange of Dummerston met with
Newfane grange and furnished a very
program of songs, violin
md piano music, readings and recita-
ions, closing with a one-act farce
entitled Aunt Nancy Jones. There
we're 20 visiting members and an '
elaborate supper Of oysters, cake, pie,
tc., was served to between 80 and 60. |
Everybody voted very nice time.
rhe next meeting will be Wednesday
vening. Feb. Is, at the home of Mr..
nd Mrs. w. b. Willard, to which all a
he members are most cordially in /
-ited. d,
Miss Mabel winchester OF Brattle-
t1p NlNiAti III tONlI pNNi s'uiiidy- =
sam Underwood Of Putney has Il
zen spending a few days in town. I
Landlord Davis expects to go soon =
0 hospital in Boston for treatment.
j. G. Martin of Manchester spent
wv days this week at the County Il
ouSe
Sheriff Crafts of Greenfield. Mass,
nd Lawyer Spencer of Brattleboro
ere in town last week on business :,
Newfane lodge. No. 70 I. o. o. F., r,
as extended a vote of thanks to all a
no contributed to the success of the s,
asquerade ball. nj
The Union school In No. 4 closed
ary pleasant ten weeks term Friday. ia
hole number of pupils 16; average II
tendance. IA plus; those having no a,
arks of any kind were Lillian and cl
rvin Chase, Charlie and Rubie Rice. O.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
SOUTH VERNON.

Clifton Harley was at home over
Sunday.
Benz. Wade has gone to East Liv-
erpool, o., where he has accepted a
position.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lowe well
coined twin babies to their home
Tuesday,
Rev. |. NJ. Blanchard will preach in
the chapel Sunday at II a. m. and
1880 p. m.
Mrs. Hattie Blodgett of Waltham
Mass. is visiting her friends for
few days.
]. H. Frost has returned from Wor-
cester Mass, and reports his father
as yet very i'll.
A. Beers is on the sick list and
Henry Fairman is driving his cream
cart for him.
Wallace Stoddard of North Adams
and Mrs Bertha Hicks of Springfield,
Mass. were called home recently on
account of the serious Illness of their
Mrs L. +. Stoddard, who is
now more comfortable.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
WESTMlN STER,
Boston

George II. Walker was in Boston
Friday and Saturday
George Geer is working for the B.
q NJ. railroad at CIRCUITS.
Kay Metcalf is learning the black
smith trade with Mr. Royce.
The ladies' aid society met at the
church parlors Wednesday evening.
MISS Florence Metcalf is at her
brother Ralphs in Hinsdale, N Fl for
a visit.
Mr.. Barber, the rural mail carrier
makes his regular trips notwithstand,
ing the bad roads
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
PUTIN Ely.


Harding Bennett Is III with pneu-
monia.
Mrs. ID. b. clough is quite m with
pneumonia. WYNN
~ regular meeting of the w. r.. C.
tuesday evening
me auditors viii meet Monday
req H. AT the town hall.
y; ID. Kendall has sold his man,
business to Bert Howard.
Carroll Whitney has been anita n,
since returning 20 Keene. ''e ~
Inc opus club viii meet with Nrs
a. NJ corser Saturday evening
AIRS, Chauneey Brainard of SnrIpg.
heid' Mass, Is at II. A. BraInord's
Mrs Lydia Blood of Bellows Falls
Coles. at W. A.
The Audubon society will meet with
o'clock o'''ay ut
The old maids convention Eridav
about $40. ie'iiHihg
MISS Lemira Thwing is Ill at the
went for treatment. sue
Monday Mr.. and Mrs. II pro,,
ara were called TO Springfield Mas
ter. a'iiaru SIS
me board of civil authority viii
~, n,e az town han Saturday evening
req. II. at 1870 p. m. for the abateo
ment of taxes.
mrs. II. A. Brainard returned SAT
uruay from Chester where she has
peen on account of the serious Illness
of her brother '''ness
tuesday evening, Feb. IA. there win
oe progressive whist party al the
town hall, also dancing. Refresh
ments will be served.
George Townshend lost a valrah,o
morse last week while hauling logs
la1llng tree striking it and causing tie
death In short time
Rev Mr.. Buzzell of North Troy has
accepted the call extended bv the
oaptlst church to become their mas
or ana VIII begin his pastorate March
George T. Aplin, Mr.. and Mrs. G. d.
Si Mrs. F. S. Harris. Mrs.
! l'9ii,as Heenan, Miss Kate Carpenter
M MI. ana Mrs. Fl. A. Blood went
the comforting of the first ana
econd degrees by Protective grange
Mrs Sanderson wife of Edwin
anderson, died of heart trouble SAT-
fday' FEB. 4, at the home of her
aughter, Mrs. w. f. Aver, of Wind
or where she was spending the win
er' me remains were brought here
Or burial She leaves beside her hus-
ana three daughters, Mrs. Kate
iarsh OF Cambria, Mich, Mrs. r p
mlth OF Dover n. H.. and Mrs. w
" aver OF Windsor Funeral services
ere neid at the house Monday after
oon' KEY, j. ID. King officiating. The
Miss Addie Shattuck of Brattleboro
as been spending a few days in
,wn. ~
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
EAST DOVER,

ii. A. Prouty. who was reported i'll
last week, does not gain as fast as
could be desired.
Miss Lila Moore had a party Satur-
day night, in celebration of her birth
day. Quite gathering of young peo-
pie assembled
Dover is the banner town for snow
drifts. anywhere from l to Is feet
deep and the weather bureau report
ing below zero nearly all the time.
Mrs. Alice Roberts of Brattleboro
was a guest of her sister Mrs. l.. A.
Lazelle, last week. She went Satur-
day to Williamsville to assist Mrs. p.
p. White in her sewing.
Misses Winifred Sherman and
Marian Howe returned from their
visit in West Dover Monday and Miss
Sherman is this week working for
Mrs. W. ID. Howe, who is convalescing
from the grip.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
WARDS BORO.

Mrs. H. E. Knight remains about
the same.
L. A. Whitcomb is housed with the
prevailing distemper.
Mylon Perry has been housed the
past week with pneumonia.
Harry Bemis is home for a few
days vacation from Saxtons River.
Mrs. Fred Underwood is visiting
her sisters in Putney and Windsor.
Mrs. De Lapp fell and bruised her
hip quite badly last week Thursday
Some of the grangers went up to A.
I. poolittles Friday afternoon and
had very pleasant time.
The Sunday school, Epworth league
and A. Y. club will unite in giving a
donation to Pastor w. d. Hull We'd
nesday evening, Feb. To- There will
be a free entertainment in the church
of Rotations, reading and
music, after which an oyster supper
will be served in the vestry. All are
cordially invited.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
ToWNSEND's HALL BURNED.
Fire Loss at West Dummerston Sat.
urdaY Niaht.

The store and dwelling at West
Dummerston, occupied by Charles H.
TAFT and known AS Townsend's hail,
was destroyed by fire Saturday even
Ing at Z o'clock. When first dscov-
cred the fire was coming out through
the roof around the chimney In the
upper third story, small blaze which
In few moments spread so rapidly
as TO preclude all hope OF saving the
building. orders were given to clear
the building and save what they could,
which was done effectuaiy by the
large number Of men and women
present, who worked bravely. clearing
out nearly all the goods In the store
and household goods. The fire worked
down from the roof slowly, giving the
| people ample time TO save the per-
sonal property. The heat was In
tense, large quantity Of kerosene
OH In tank In the basement and
several cords of wood In the shed adj
joining adding fuel to the flames.
The dwelling of X. A. Knight,
standing in close proximity, was at
one time threatened but was saved by
mailing up wet blankets upon which
water was constantly thrown. On the
opposite side of the street, the hotel
and store Of +. G. Rogers and the
dwelling of Mrs. T.. +. Reed were In |
great danger. The hotel and store were |
saved by putting up wet blankets and |
throwing water on the roofs.
The building destroyed was owned T
by the heirs of the Townsend estate
and the contents of the store and |
dwelling by C. f. Taft, both fully in
sured.
This building was an ancient land
mark in West Dummerston. II was
originally church located on the site
where the present church now stands.
II was moved on to a lot owned by
the Baptist church where IL has been
for upwards of 90 or so years since
It's removal occupied as store and
dwelling, first by David Aiken as n
union store. then by Charles Taft, S.
w. Estey, Dexter Knapp and j. f.
The loss on the building burned
was about $4,000 Mr.. Rogers's
oss was about $3.50. The fire is sup {
posed to have started from a stove in /
Mr. Taft's apartments.
The Ladies' Aid society met with /
severe loss in the recent fire. only
he organ and some seats were saved. n
70 insurance !
The new Baptist minister, Rev. Mr.. v
'wartz, recently from Grafton Is now a
coated In South Newfane and the
BAPTIST church here has extended TO ~
i'm a call to preach here every Sun \
ay afternoon at 2:30. Sunday school u
t 80 y. m, II is expected that n
hurch services will be held here in ~
he Baptist church next Sunday. A
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
DUN M ERSTON.

Tax Collector l. d. Gates announces
that 1t will be necessary for him to
report Feb. l5 the names of all delin-
quent taxpayers and that such per-
sons will not be entitled to have their
names placed on the check list
The Ladies' club will have an old
fashioned quilting with Mrs. Horace
Hall Thursday Feb is. Later the
quilts are TO be sent with a barrel of
clothing TO a negro mission school in
Georgia. An the ladies of the town
are most cordially invited
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
MARL BORO.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Adams visited in
Brattleboro last week.
The little child of w. A. Brayman
has been quite sick with bronchitis.
The furniture for the town hall has
arrived. The town officers will meet
Tuesday. Feb. IA.
The three children of Mrs. Addie
Tyler who have been sick with ton
silitis. are better.
Rev. II. II. Shaw, who has been i'll
and was unable to preach last Sun
day, is out again.
The little child of Charles Carruth
has been sick with pneumonia. Mr..
Carruth is also sick.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet in
their rooms at church Tuesday. Feb
II. Dinner will be served.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
GREEN RIVER.

Mrs. f. C. Smith is i'll with a hard
cold
Mrs. Charles Bracket has been
quite sick. but is better.
Allen Bolster. who is critically in,
remains about the same.
The sociable will be held Tuesday
at Mrs. Aionzo Brackett's.
Mrs. Marion Goodenough has re-
turned from the Farren hospital
Flora Bennett of West Guilford is
at Mrs Stoves for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. A c. Smith and c. C
Pfeisick of Shelburne Falls were at
F. Flies Sunday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
WHITINGHAM.

William Underwood is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Morris and daughter Faith have
returned from Chicago.
william Fl. Reed has gone to Spring
field and Boston on a business trip.
Philena Weld has returned to Ernest
Simpsons to stay the remainder of the
winter.
Miss Ray of North Adams has
opened a dancing school here in the
village. her first lessons being given
Wednesday evening.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
WEST DOVER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Mcintyre are visiting
at b. b. Co8ins's.
Miss Bemis and Miss Sadie Cutting
were in West Dover Sunday.
Mrs. S. J. Johnson, who has been
quite sick, is gaining slowly.
Martha A. Jones is spending a few
days with her father. W. Frank Jones.
Miss Marion Howe and Miss Wini-
fred Sherman of East Dover are
guests of Mrs. W. NJ. Harris.
Those on the sick list are Mrs. Sa-
rah Kent. Mrs. Shippee and two
daughters. Mrs. Nancy Russell. Mrs.
J. A. Davis and Mrs. Chamberlain.
The rest of the sick are gaining.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10

The house committee on the Judi
ciary. at its regular meeting at WASH
ington. Friday. Jan. %. refused to take
official cognizance of the charges
against Judge f. Henry Lacombe. of
the circuit court, New York The
Judge appeared at the capitol in per-
son and insisted that he be heard
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10
PAGES Perfected Poultry Food

keeps Hens healthy and strong and
makes them lay.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-10

william Ellsworth, secretary of
|ensus company, will give a lee
Pr stone hall Monday evening,
will be illustrated with stere-
p views. Subject, Arnold and
+ Nellie Howard, sister of DR..
Pa, who lived here in 1888, died
brothers home in Brattleboro
~ of apoplexy. Miss Howard
IN this town with her brother
hs many friends here.
mothers meeting was held with |
Roberts on Highland avenue last |
esday afternoon and was led by |
w. X. Moody. Next Wednesday |
pom 1t will be held at same place,
I'd by Mrs. n. Fay Smith.
White, teacher of the interme-
school, spent Sunday in SPRING
put on account of the storm was
10 return Monday. There was
FOOL in several of the districts
fount Of the severe weather. +
Drding to the Springfield Union,
shest temperature for January
y degrees; lowest, 10 degrees:
temperature. POS. There were
nches snowfall. Nine clear days
] the rest cloudy or partly so.
Lazelle, who has been visiting
w. Bailey's in Vernon. has re-
and this week went to Green
Q attend the meeting of the
IN County association, W. r.
which order she is president.
Young Peoples society Of the
gational church was recently
med by Mrs. f. F. Howard. It
aeided to give a mock trial on
" evening. Feb. II. in the YES
the Congregational church, to
all would be invited.
ert Field has moved his steam
nd its Accomplishments into
sster on the Charles Field lot
poets 10 saw the lumber of sew 7
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-18
More Strikes in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 1.-THE
managers of the Putiloff Iron works
announce that, as the men have not
returned to work, they will not be fur
ther supplied with provisions on credit
from the companys stores until work
is resumed. This means that over
10000 persons will henceforth be de-
prived OF the means of obtaining food.
The decision has caused intense Bit
terness among the strikers The strike
is extending. About 24OO employees of
the Nevsky thread works joined in
the movement today. The strikers now
total about thirty thousand. The
temper of the men is more threatening
and Cossacks and other troops have
again been drafted into the city. The
police are arresting ringleaders. The
employers regard the situation as
critical
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-18
HACKMAN BEATS
CARRIE NATION

Special 10 The Herald
MEDICINE LODGE. Kan, Feb. H.
TO use her own words, Carrie Nation
was .yanked from a hack by her hair
last night. "Bill" Horn, widely known
throughout the southwest as a char
acter, was the man who did the yank-
ing. Mrs. Nation made a charge in
court today.
Bill" admitted that he was pres
ent at the informal emerging of Mrs.
Nation and assisted in the process.
"She called me drunken sot and
jerked a cigar out of my mouth" he
said to the jury I'm extenuation.
The jury thought "Bill" was justi-
fed in his forcible custer because he
had lost the better part of five-cent
cigar. and the verdict was mot guilty"
Mrs. Nation testified that Horn had
not only elected her from the car
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-18
WILLARD MERRILL ILL
AT PASADENA HOTEL
Vice President of the Northwestern
Mutual Life Company Threat
ened With Consumption

Willard Merrill, vice president of the
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
company of Milwaukee, Wis. Is i'll at
the Casa Grande hotel at Pasadena.
Until yesterday Mr.. Merrill was be-
lieved to be in a dangerous condition.
He is still confined to his bed at the
hotel, but his condition yesterday was
reported to be greatly improved.
Mr., Merrill arrived at Pasadena from
the east February 7, making the trip
across the continent during the ex-
treme cold weather.
He contracted severe cold on the
journey. and for time since his pres
ent illness it was thought that alarming
pulmonary complications had devel-
oped, but now physicians say all dan
ger of consumption is removed by the
improved condition of the patient.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-18
Russians Lose a Gun
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. ia dis
patch from Saehetun, Manchuria, says
that 11,000 Japanese troops and Chinese
bandits are reported to be in southeast
Manchuria in the neighborhood of Chal-
basochon, 45 miles northwest of Gun
shu pass, whence they intend to oper-
ate against the railroad. A detachment
of Russian frontier guards, with two
guns, encountered the Japanese Feb
ruary Ia and defeated them.
The detachment, however, while ad-
vancing was surrounded by two regi-
ments of Japanese cavalry, four COM
panies of infantry and large band of
Chinese bandits about fifteen miles
northwest of Gunshu pass and lost
heavily. One gun was lost and nearly
all the gun horses and a number ef
gunners were killed.