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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
Suicide Of James L. Morgan.

James L. Morgan, lifelong resiueht
Of Bellows Falls and a member OF one
of the oldest families of the town, COM
mitted suicide by hanging Saturday
afternoon. He left the house early IN
the afternoon, but nothing out OF the
wav was suspected. About $50 p. m.
he was found in the barn, hanging
from a beam % feet above him. NO
reason can be given for the deed ex-
cent that he was temporarily insane
The funeral was held al the old NOR
gan homestead on Atkinson street,
Rev. d. L. Sanford officiating Buriai
was in the Episcopal cemetery. IN the
old Morgan lot. where members OF the
family have been placed for man!
years. The deceased leaves a brother'
ouartus E. Morgan, and two sisters
Mary L. and Harriet B. Morgan.
Mr.. Morgan was born Sept. 10. is4'
in the old homestead which has been
one of the landmarks of the town iol
MANY wears. He was the son OF the
late James B. and Lucre1ia Oakes
Morgan. He has won host OF me-
long friends through his genial DIS
nosition. The little children especially
will mourn his loss. for he always hac
a kind greeting for them. The man!
beautiful floral tributes TESTIFY tht
high esteem with which he was held'
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
Death Of John @. shumwsy.

John Quincy Shumway died very
suddenly Of heart disease AZ ms nome
I'm jamaica at about $3.50 O'Clock yes
t.rday morning. His daughter, Miss
olive L. Shumwa'y, teaener IN the
public schools here. was summoned
Wednesday night on account OF MS
illness but did not reach home until
after his death. The funeral VIII be
held In the Baptist church al Jamaica
sunday at y. IN.
Mr.. Shumway was born IN Jaihale.
May ~. 1885. the son OF Lewis and
sally Mason Shumway. He was edu-
Gated IN the public schools OF ms ma
tive town and al the age OF IL estab-
lished a butter tub manufactory con-
tinuing the business until 1870 when
ne sold out and became foreman III
the first and only boot and shoe shoi
In Windham county. In 1873 ne re-
signed his position TO accept the APP
polntment OF deputy sheriff, deVotihs
his entire attention 10 his official dn-
ties and the agency of several Leading
Insurance companies. In the fall ol
ISgS he was nominated for sheriff oi
Windham county by the republican
party and was twice reelected TO tne
position. For his own town MT
Shumway was first constable and tan
collector from 1851 to 1883; first Sc
lectman IN 1891. 1892 and 1898; has
served as auditor. representative 10
the legislature OF 1856. refusing a re-
nomination In 1883, and since 1886
has been a trustee Of the Jamaica
savings bank. At the time OF his
death, Mr.. Shumway was vice presi.
dent of the Jamaica bank ana mac
been for many years one of the direc.
tors of the Brattleboro Whitehal
railroad.
He was also prominent In socia
circles and had twice been elected
worshipful master Of Mt. Lebanon
lodge. No 46, F. & A. NJ. Of which ne
was for many years secretary
Mr.. Shumway was married Aug. lo
1858. to Olive Ann, daughter o.
Chandler and Polly j. Waterman
Three children were born 10 Mr.. ant
Mrs. Shumway NJ. Agnes. Arthur p
and olive E.. who. with the wife. dne
one sister. Mrs. Elizabeth Wellman
OF Townshend. survive him.
Mr. Shumway was highly esteemed
in the community in which he lVed
He had filled many positions of trust
such as administrator and executor
and was often called unon for adVic'
and assistance. and for drawing vari
ous documents necessary in business
1 transactions. He was a genial, pleas
| ant man. a good neighbor, and his cir
| Gle of acquaintance extensive; am
| he had many warm friends in the stat
and especially throughout the county
| He was a thoroughly honest, con
scientious man and faithful to ever!
trust
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
MARY HOWE MARRIED TUESDAY
Ceremony Took Place in Parker
House. Boston-Few Present.

Mary Howe Brattleboro's famous
soprano. was quietly married Tuesday
morning in the Parker house, Boston,
to Edward O. Burton of South Lam
caster. Mass. Rev. J. C. Duncan. pas
tor of the Clinton. Mass. Unitarian
church performing the ceremony IN
the presence of few immediate rel
atives. Mr.. and Mrs. Burton left I'M
mediately after the ceremony for
short wedding trip TO New York city;
and will live at the Burton homesteao
in South Lancaster on their return.
Among those who attended the Wed
ding was Mrs. John C. Howe OF Brat
tleboro.
Edward O. Burton is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Ezra Burton and is em-
ployed in the office of the Clinton
woven wire company in Cllnton,
Mass. His father was an old-ume
Boston manufacturer of brushes but
has always lived in South Lancaster.
Mrs. Burton is daughter of the late
G. L. Howe. Brattleboro's old-time
photographer and is well-known as
one of the sweetest singers that ever
came from the Green mountain state.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
Mrs. Rogers Appeals as Pauper.

Mary Mabel Rogers, under sentence
Of death in Vermont for killing hef
husband. Marcus Rogers, at Bennlng-
ton in August, 1902. was granted al
Washington, Tuesday. oct. "a. leave
to proceed on an appeal before the
United States supreme court. as a
pauper. without payment of costs;
The record in the case will be printed
at public expense, october 16, the
court advanced the case to November
6.
The law which allows paupers u
docket their cases and print RECORDS
in the United States supreme eourl
without cost was invoked thror h Mrs
Rogers's attorney, T. L. Jeffords. he
informed the court that Mrs. Rogers
had been pauper from the beginning
that the court below had assigned hei
counsel and that her expenses were
borne through charitable contribution
on the strength of this statement
Chief Justice Fuller ordered that Mrs
Rogers be relieved of further expenses
which the litigation in the supreme
court would entail,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
HIS HEAD WAS CRUSHED
suocklNo ACCIDENT TO ELMER
PRouTY OF HALIFAX.
Met Death Alone in Steam Mil AZ
Marlboro-How II Probably Hap
pened-He was Engineer and
Worthy citixen-The Funeral.

Never has the community been so
deeply stirred and shocked as when tne
news spread rapidly that Elmer r.
Prouty had lost his life in Melvin Dal-
rvmnle's steam mill near Marlboro
Snuth pond. The accident occurred
Friday. oct. 90, between the hours OF
and q o'clock D. m. Just how II hap
pened will never be known.
Mr.. Prouty was engineer and nreman
I'm the mill and everything was known
To be all right at p. m. as steam was
blown off then, The steam began 70
60 down soon after and II. c. Merri.
field, who worked in the upper part oi
the min. went To the engine room 10
find the cause. and found Mr.. Prouty
with his head drawn under the pulley,
which revolves near the ground ana
over which runs a large belt, crushed
in a frightful manner, one arm broken
and bruises on the shoulder
He was the only son of Elias :. ana
I.ucy Ann (Smith) Prouty and had one
sister Mrs. G. w Bliss of Brattle-
boro He was born In Halifax, Nov
30. 1862 and married Miss Alice Smlth
of Marlboro June 2, 1884, and had TWO
sons, Ossie Z. and Perly X. Prouty, all
of whom survive. Nearly his whoie NE
had been spent in Halifax, one year
having been passed in Readsboro ana
about a year In the Dalrymple's lum-
Der camp. His home was on the farm
| formerly known as the Thomas farm
near his fathers and his birthplace.
Mr. Prouty was an industrious ana
nrosperous farmer, which occupation ne
! followed most OF his life. He never
! sought publicity or office. yet he served
/ as road commissioner very acceptably.
/ with credit TO himself and the town
| of Halifax for TWO terms.
/ one of his notable traits was his
large -heartedness and kindness; none
was ever more ready to help in any
time of need and all who knew MN
viii feel that his untimely death Is
personal loss The blow falls with
crushing force upon his family ms
widow now lying completely prostrats
In her home. He has been very kind
and tender husband and father Much
sympathy is felt for the aged fathef
and mother the father suffering with
the infirmities OF age, and the mother
brnd feels her loss deeply. All the
sorrowing friends have the sympathy
of the community.
The funeral. which was largely at
tended in the church in Marlboro Cen
ter showed the esteem in whlch the ue :
ceased was held. Rev. Mr.. Shaw ofnci :
ated and read suitable selections OF
scripture. and spoke helpfully and
comfortingly. Appropriate selections
were sung by the choir. There was q
profusion of flowers, among the mos'
noticeable being beautlfui pllioW
bearing the word Husband. from MIS-
Prouty and Ossie Prouty; white carna
tions, Mrs. Justin Thomas; oeautllu.
wreath Mrs, Charles Stanelift and
Maud Stanclift: other rare flowers
from Mrs. G. w. Bliss and family, also
from Mr. and Mrs George Wallace anc
family and Mrs. Ada Q. Hall. Tnere
was present large circle Of mourners
The burial was in the cemetery west oi
Marlboro Center.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
DEER SEASON ALMOST OVER.
But Only a Few Bucks Have Been
Killed in Windham County.

The number Of deer shot In Wind
han, county thus far In the open sea-
son Is very small compared with the
mast two years. Although more than
The usual number of local hunters
have been out and numerous DUCKS
have been seen the number that nave
actually fallen In the county SINCE
Monday morning Is hardly more man
dozen. Dana Weatherhead OF Gun
ford brought down loo-pouhd puyh
early Monday morning with 20 cal
ibre rifle. hitting the animal squarely
i'm the head. Three other Guilford
men. James whittemore, James
Thayer and VIII Akeley, had an ex,
citing encounter with 3O0-pound
buck IN Marlboro Wednesday morn
ing, Whittemore first saw the AMI
NAL and fired. hitting one OF his an
tiers and knocking him 10 the ground.
Before he could get any nearer the
buck rose and Whittemore put Sec
ond bullet In his neck. The three
men then rushed to the buck to pre-
vent his escape but the animal had
enough life TO kick Thayer In the leg
and tear his clothing badly.
Arthur Horton. who has been hunt
ing In Wardsboro with Charles Be-
mis- and Rexford Benson, sent home
a buck Tuesday. the animal weigh
ing about 10 pounds before being
dressed. Frank Barabe shot nice
one in wilmington Tuesday. the head
being on exhibition at II. NJ. WOODS
store. The majority Of Brattleboros
deer hunters have been turning their
attention 10 the capture of a magnin-
cent buck which has been seen re-
peatedly during the past week In the
vicinity of the Broad Brook house IN
Guilford. Up to this morning, how
ever. the animal was alive. AUSTIN
f. Miller and Harry Spaulding spent
the first of the week in Proctorsville
but came home without what they
went for. and w. o. Cooley and Ralph
Allen made an unsuccessful Pilgrim
age to Weston Charles Stockwell Is
! still in the woods of Jamaica with ms
rife. while Dr. C. r. Aldrich is scour-
| ing the heavy timber in the town OF
/ Windham,
! Earl Smith shot a good sized buck
/ near the Lowell farm in Bellows
Falls Monday morning. Merle Putnam
| of West Wardsboro secured hand
some specimen in Stratton TUESDAY
4 and Fletcher Snow brought down a
/ good one in Bartonsville Wednesday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
That Scurrilous Postal Card.

Robert L. Greene. professor az
Notre Dame university has been heid
to appear before the next federal
grand Jury on the charge of sending
scurrilous and defamatory matter
through the United States mails.
Greene pleaded not guilty. gave s2oo
bond and was released, going back to
Soutb Bend, Ind, after his hearing
before United States Commissioner
Berkley at Goshen. Ind. Greene's Of
fense was the alleged mailing OF q
postal card to Sheriff H. II. Peck OF
Windsor. who was to hang Mrs. Mary
Rogers. the condemned murderess. the
postal. it is said. was written as fol-
lows "Notre Dame. Ind, June 70
1905. Before butchering Mrs. Mary
Roeers carefully consider the COM
mand of the highest power in the uni
verse. Thou shalt not kill. Do moi
disgrace yourself and family by com
hitting murder. even though II is legal
and made so by men in defiance of the
above command"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
Terrible Death of a Teamster.

Will Sherwin, about 20 years old,
was instantly killed in Readsboro sat
urday. oct. 21. getting caught be-
tween the top of a shed and load OF
logs on which he was riding. His
head was nearly torn from his BODY,
the throat being cut from ear to ear
and the face terribly mangled. Sner-
win was employed by Murray o. Hicks
Of Readsboro. drawing logs and was
driving a big load into the shed OF
the Readsboro chair manufacturing
company. The team was not going
fast but Sherwin was caught without
warning and the horses could not be
stopped until it was too late. Sherwin
was unmarried.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
The UniversaIist Church.

Mr. Masseck will conduct service al
Guilford Center Sunday at o'clock
II will be communion Sunday.
The Ladies circle will meet or
Thursday. Business at o'clock. sup
per at 615. This is the annual mar
vest supper.
This church will join in the ami
versary exercises of the Vermont BIZ
BILE society at the Methodist church
and listen to the address by the Rev
f. w. Fuller of Burlington.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
BOTTLED GOODS

The above is a partial list, COM col,pisoe so-
nrice list mailed free. Mail orae, for onr
Iicited. No order too .ar larse o,,r "a atten-
capacity or too small arspteed lon ed Ex-
tion. satisfaction g9afan az anv town
press charges prepa,o sst1 miles III when or
within wit an,a,lnts rae to $500 or over, We 90
aet et hottle any Lager or Ale ou' nan
sD. ain the brewery bottling =,
die Telnphone len No. Hinsdale l2-lL
A., correspondence should be sent 10
HinsdaIe, N. H..
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
seIectman Hooker Says No.

The St Johnsbury Republican says:
Brattleboro does not want the Proc
tor tuberculosis sanatorium. In reply
TO the Republicans query First Sc
lectman James F. Hooker writes: I'VE
are pleased that the state is to have
such an institution, but believe that
the best interests of all are con-
served when hospital of this de-
scription is placed back on the hills in
some small town and not in a COM
mercial center"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
At this particular time il

~ ~ those who do not feel easy about w
Else ,5ne irvestiration. II is dangerous 70
slit1lt insurance. il is thoughtless 70 W.
..lers from insuring: il is cruel 70 psrd upsud
= anos already placed. We offer ouI resoip - 40
siylee. 9Th year. doing business hi ~ ,
h National Life Ins. Co. of W tM1.ui,,y tMIa.sh,y,
= TAYLOR q son, Gen. Agts-. 'fos''
=. bfEtflebJro. Vt
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
The Cheshire Express Company,

,,..o-o-.,ed under the laws Of New Hamp-
shire.l
.,.r.l Fxpress Business oetveen Hlns-
DC n.,,..t,aro. Low rates for carrying.
vonr psfronAge is solicited
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
DEER HEADS MOUNTED.

Send me your deer heads 10 mount. Taxi.
dermist work In all Its branches promptly done
aud satisfaction guaranteed. Cash paid for
Deer Pelts.
Z. NJ. uypRRniLI, Taxidermist.
~ ~ Bellows Falls, VT
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
TENEMENT HOUSE BARGAIN,

We offer for sale the finest built
brick house in New England al twenty
five per cent less than il is worth.
House has four tenements and barn.
cemented cellars, sound proof floors,
and Is in first class condition and rent
ed to good families. The lot is large
enough for two more houses. Electric
cars run by the door. Too much cam
not be said in praise of this property,
and the only reason for selling is the
owner lives out Of town and wishes TO
use the money in his business. Situ-
ated as II is on Central street il is
convenient TO all factories and if you
want place where you can have a
first class home and also a good in
come, or buy as an investment, you
should see this. Do not wait till the
other fellow gets ii and then be sorry
you We're so slow.
WRITE OR CALL ON
EnN r. m
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
EDCETT g. co.

VYYANTED-t2) barrels Of first class North
w ern Spies and one bushel of Macintosh
Reds. Z. II. CRANE. Reformer office or q Ga k
81
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27
DRANK MoRsE-rrofessional houseeleaner
I M Elliot 81. a.if

STRAYED OR STOLEN from my pasture in
- Newfane bay four-year- old mare colt, 10
hands high; weight li5c pounds. Enlargement
on LETT hind leg, Liberal reward for informa.
tion. M. II. RoBBINs,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-10-27

| NJ 7IyTED Immediately two table waitress.
Is and cnambernaids at Linden Louge' ;
s,a wages Address MRS. DELLA ). fiTosi 1o u
|hrltbOfO, Vt. -... "
uyIYTED--One big work horse, VIII ex-
change any kind of vehicle from a
asy ITO SaI dampcart for one, as am a ma manu- d,s
ssrer Of ali kinds of wagons and TRUCKS
nd. OF good driving horse. CHAs' MiNEn; !, ~
h.lebOrO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15

1t was not a Jolly" we may be sure.
The President meant every word of it when
he told the East Side last night that he had
never enjoyed a meeting more in his life.
Why not? His tastes have always been
truly democratic. and in manifesting them
he has always been accepted by his hosts
and companions as the genuine article. He
gets in touch with men of any station, of all
stations. without an effort He is a man of
the world in its broadest sense, and as such
probably likes scenes out of the ordinary
and full of color. And last night must have
satisfied him on that score to the full.
As for the East Side, when was it ever in
such a frenzy of pleasure? When will it
again witness such a scene or one even
approaching it? The accounts all show that
the whole settlement was alive with Joy
A flag huttered from every window The
streets were packed with people, standing
patiently on crushed snow to get just a
peep at the festival They did not mind
being roped off al little distance, or, when
living near being instructed by the police
about their exits and their entrances. Good
humor abounded. and the one purpose was
to give the President the glad hand.
The police swarmed in the vicinity, and
iR police circles there was feeling of anx-
the opportunity to create a scene and harm
the guest. Some extra precaution was nee
essary also in the handling of a crowd I'M
used to such demonstrations. But the great
mass of the people, we may be sure. were
full of loyalty TO their leader. and would
have protected him with their lives from
danger. They felt fiattered by his presence
and called upon to contribute. each in his
own way, TO his safety. The police had
far more assistance from the crowd than
we shall ever know. There were men on
guard who wore no uniform and had no
instructions from anybody but themselves.
The scene at Little Hungary" helps ex-
Plain the November verdict. 1t points to
tie influence OF the Presidents personality
on the campaign, and how in the very heart
Of territory ordinarily democratic his name
drew thousands of votes to his party's sup
port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Natures Warning to Animals.

From the Baltimore American
At the opening of the present winter
scientists and others not scientists were
disposed to ridicule the signs of severe
weather so generally accepted by the COM
mon folk in the rural districts. The goose
bone, the heavy crop of nuts, the thick fur
of rabbits, muskrats, otter and beaver and
the extra work of the latter on their ,habita-
tons were laughed at as the ignorant SUI
perstitions which tradition had sanctified
1t was asked how could beaver know any
thing about the weather when the meteorol-
ogiStS were unable to venture a prediction
and it was even more senseless to suppose
that the furs of animals should be accom-
modated to the season when man, so much
higher in natures scale, was given no
warning whatever.
Well, all of these signs were observable
last fall in unusual abundance, and the
scientists will probably admit that the win
ter has at least been somewhat airish Post
hoe. propter hoe is argument often en-
ployed by the scientists. 1t is not partic-
ularly safe argument unless there have
been a good many hoes and propter hoes;
but this is precisely what is claimed by
those who contend that nature gives warn
ing of a severe winter They contend that
these signals have been observed for CEN
turtles, and that they are entitled to the
same recognition science gives to it's
multiplied experiences
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Charity Needs.

There was never time when the poor of
Washington more sorely needed the min
istrations of the charitable than at present.
The remarkable severity of the winter has
resulted in an unprecedented demand upon
the funds of the relief agencies Thousands
of people who ordinarily manage to pull
through the season without asking for help
have been thrown out of work through the
stoppage of outdoor enterprises and their
families are suffering for the lack of food,
fuel and clothing. House rent is overdue
in many cases and the prospect of eviction
upon the bitter streets confronts scores at
this time. In addition to the cases of those
who make known their wants there are
perhaps hundreds who are suffering silent
ly, being too proud to display their pitiable
condition, or without faith in the efficiency
of the relief bodies, or unaware OF the
means of reaching them. 1t is well known
that at such times the poor help the poor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15

far more generously in many cases In pro-
portion, than those in comfortable circum-
stances contribute to the charity funds.
The appeals of those in charge of this
noble work of relief for more money ana
supplies are especially urgent at present
The long continuance of the severe weather
has exhausted their resources. There Is
nothing to be done save a general giving In
abundance. If means are not supplied gen.
erously in short order it is certain that peo-
pie will starve and freeze and die of illness
whose lives could be saved. There Is no
measuring the suffering which would follow
total suspension of the relief works, even
in so prosperous city as Washington
It is believed to be necessary only to IN
form the public at large that the need ex-
lists to insure generous response. small
sum from each Washingtonian who is him
self out of want would roll up great totai,
enough to supply the requirements OF the
relief committee and the distributing agen-
cieS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-15
Winter Sufferers.

Whatever the weather may be. no matter
how cold or windy wet. there are certain
men who must proceed with their tasks
which carry them out OF doors and expose
them to the elements. They are in way
the keeuest sufferers from the winters Sc
verify. They are not objects of charity. for
their incomes continue. but they deserve
kindly thought and consideration. The
street car men feel the weather keenly. es-
pecially those who work the non-vestibuled
cars. The motorman always faces the
wind and there are days when it would
seem as If n could not possibly endure the
cutting blasts he meets. laden with rain or
snow or hail. Yet he must be always alert
TO see the state of traffic in the streets and
to operate his car in emergencies with in
slant effectiveness. Muffied as he has to be
in order to live through the storms, he is
handicapped in his work. but he cannot be
careless The conductors, although less
constantly exposed, are nevertheless keen
sufferers on the severe days. They are in
and out of the cars constantly, and thus
are more likely to be chilled than the men
in front. They cannot wear heavy coats,
which would interfere with their work III
the crowded aisles, ard they must keep
their fingers free to transact the fiscal end