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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
WHITINGHAM.

The sugar makers had a good run
of sap the first of the week.
Dwight Putnam was given a party
Wednesday 1t being his 9th birth
day.
Rev Mr. Crofts returned the first
| of the week, after a two weeks abb
sence,
! Victor SWEET of Amesbury Mass,
/ has been spending a few weeks with
relatives in the family of n. A. Wheel
err
Mrs. Electa Wheeler's sister, Miss
Ballou of Manchester VT. has been
spending several weeks with her be-
ing very much out of health.
Ernest Simpson has sold his village
property consisting of house and barn,
and also his out lot of land on the
hill to Homer Boyd. Possession Civ
en- May /.
The family of A. a. Wilder have
been sorely afflicted for the past few
weeks Mr. Wilder was first taken
very i'll and was treated for threat
ened pneumonia, 1t was not until his
daughter was taken i'll that the true
nature of his disease became known.
Then it was found that he had been
suffering from measles, not knowing
that he had been exposed to them.
His daughters two little boys have
also been sick with the same ailment.
Mr.. Wilder is gaining slowly. but is
not yet able to sit up long.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
Charles D. Brooks.

/ Charles Dean Brooks. 81, died early
yesterday morning at the home OF
4 William $. Newton on South Main
street after an Illness of about year
/ following paralytic shock. He was
| born in Westminster, Mass, May IL
lSi3, son of Stillman and Magantha
Passenger Brooks. For a number OF
years he was employed in the Boston
warerooms of the Estey organ COM
pany and afterwards worked for the
Central Vermont railway company in
this town and at Norwich, Conn. OF
late years he had not been actively
employed. Mr.. Brooks was an excel
lent musician and at one time held the
position of organist in the local Uni
tartan church He was a member of
the Church of the Advent In Boston
Besides widow. who was Annie Har-
ris, daughter of Mrs. w. S. Newton.
he is survived by one daughter Miss
May Brooks of Leominster. Mass, and
a half brother. Il. +. Brooks of Gard
ner, Mass, formerly station agent
here. The funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at O'Clock from
the house Rev. II. r. Miles officiating.
Burial will take place in the family lot
in Prospect Hill cemetery.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14

! "A musical program VIII be glveI
at the next grange meeting April W
--latest spring styles In women's
tailor made suits dress goods and
trimmings. Miss McMenimen, Flat
street-ady.
William Martin Is tearing down
one of his houses on Elliot street and
win erect a two story tenement house
on its site.
Howard & Yearley had n carload
of horses come Monday. Some fine
drivers and workers are for sale at
their stables,-adv.
"A water pipe at the junction of
Elliot and Church streets broke last
i Friday night and made a large hole
| in the highway before repairs could
be completed.
The sugar supper held at the
First Congregational church in West
Brattleboro last evening was largely
attended and was great success
both socially and financially.
The band minstrel chorus re-
hearsal set for tonight has been
postponed to Tuesday evening ON ac-
count of the Illness OF +. G. Leitsing-
er. who is housed with grip
One of the most pleasing feat
was the dancing of Gonyer brothers
and Blake. These three terpsichorean
artists with the assistance of Peter
Deyo have prepared an entirely new
dance, which will be presented at the
First Regiment band minstrels April
% and 81.
States Attorney ii. d. Ryder yes
terday told Chief Of Police T.. S. Hall
to notify all local peddlers that they |
must take out licenses with the |
clerk or be liable to a fine of
$50. This applies to the fruit sellers /
who run carts about the streets and |
to several local people who peddle
other kinds of wares.
The mems meeting at the Y. NJ.
C. A. will be omitted next Sunday on ,
account of the general secretary's alb
sence at the state convention of the
Young Mems Christian association of .
Vermont at Rutland.
The grand finale of the first part II
IF the band MINISTRIES will include a
song by A. S. Thompson entitled on
Decoration Day, the whole conclud-
ng with a realistic representation of
he famous painting, The Spirit of
rs.
The annual meeting of Fort Dunn ,
ner chapter No. II, r. A. NJ, was
leld last evening when the following 4
'fficers were elected: High Priest,
. T. Mathison; king, Dennison q
sowles; scribe, w. ID. ellison: treas {
lrer. F. W. Putnam secretary. H. F. ,
: Toedt captain of the host, j. r. {
;leason; principal sojourner, M. G. I
Ioughton; royal arch captain, c. +. {
iraffam: master of the third veil q
v c. Mitchell; master of the second Y
ell, F. r. Vaughan: master of the {
rst veil, Louis Dompier; chaplain {
Haskins. stewards, Harry e
rowe and C. L. Piper; tyler, j. A. !
'aylor: trustee. J. A. Taylor. Z
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
Death of D. L. Mansfield.

! David L. Mansfield, aged 81 years
died at his home in Dummerston
yesterday afternoon, after several
years of i'll health suffering from
rheumatism. He was born in Sails
bury, n. H., Sept. II, 1887, the son
of Jesse j. and Hannah Lufkins
Mansfield. He had lived in Dunn
merston for the past 45 years, en-
gagged in farming and teaching school.
He was widely known as a historian,
and wrote histories of Dummerston
and Putney for Miss Hemenway's
Vermont Historical Gazetteer be-
sides other historical and genealogical
works He was much interested in
all lines of educational work and had
been superintendent of schools i'm
Dummerston, and had held the offices
of justice of the peace and notary
public. He leaves wife The flu
neral will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.
m, at the Dummerston Congrega-
tional church and burial will be in
Dummerston Center
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
GulIEORp.

Hart Ellingwood has sold his farm
! to Myron Stoddard of Vernon.
| John Titemore has returned from
Charlestown, n. H., and is moving to
Alonzo Willeys house
Miss Chloe NJ Franklin. whose Sc
rious Illness with pneumonia was
reported last week, is improving.
Mr. Underwood has moved his fam
lily here to John Ryan's house and
will work for Joe Lowry on the Ryan
farm this season.
One hundred and eight dogs have
been licensed in town up to date with
a few more yet to hear from. One
hundred and eight We're licensed last
year which after deducting clerks
fees, left a balance of S113 in their
favor. Not one dollar was claimed
for damage done by dogs In this
town at least there is no excuse for
putting out poisoned meat to kill
them. as some of our agricultural
papers are recommending with an
utter disregard of the law, which any
person would do well to look up be-
fore trying the experiment.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
MARLBORO.

Merrill Hamilton, who has been
very sick with pneumonia, is improv-
ing.
Mary Hughes arrived Tuesday
from Montana where she has been
for the past few years
Mabel Hall, who has been spending
several months in Holyoke, Mass.
returned to her home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Scott of
Brattleboro spent Sunday with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Adams.
Arthur Snow, who is sick with
spinal meningitis, is more comfort
able. A trained nurse is caring for
him.
Margaret Adams and Helen Bruce.
who have been visiting at Henry
Adamss, returned to their homes in
Brattleboro Monday.
George Bennett of West Brattle-
boro passed away at the home of
Carley Hamilton Thursday morning
after a short illness with pneumonia
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
Patrick r. Sears.

Patrick f, Sears. "A. formerly OF this
town, died Monday In the Presbyter-
ian hospital, New York city, as the
result OF bullet wound from a revolt
Yer supposed To have been fired by
himself, According to the New York
papers he was Just outside the door
of a boarding house when the shot
was fired, and the woman In charge
found his body on the steps when she
opened the door to see what was the
trouble, He was taken AT once 10
the hospital but lived only "a short
time, In his pockets We're found a
number of certificates OF stock In
different companies and considerable
money. There was also a conductors
rebate check which showed that he
had come from South Coventry.
Mr.. Sears was son of Michael and
Katherine Sears Of this town. and
was formerly employed by the late
Richards Bradley and Frank w.
Brooks. For the past 10 years he had
lived with his brother Thomas In
South Coventry, working for IL. l..
Dimock of that place. He is survived
by one sister Miss Mary Sears of this
town and three brothers: Thomas of
South Coventry, Conn. Michael of
Holyoke, Mass, and James of New
York city.
The body was brought to Brattle-
boro Wednesday night and the flu
neral held yesterday morning at
O'Clock from the Roman Catholic
church. The bearers were Patrick j.
Fenton of Elliot street, Patrick j. Fen
ton of Grove street, Il. j. Fenton and
James Sheehy. Burial was I'm the |
family lot in the Catholic cemetery. |
Those from out of town who attended |
the services were j. j. Fenton of Bel |
lows Falls Mrs. Ella Dow of Lowell, |
Mass, Mrs. Michael Sears OF Holyoke, |
Mass. and the three brothers.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
Mrs, Sylvester Clark.

| Mrs Edna S. Elmer Clark, 50, died
last evening at her home on Canal
street after a long illness. She was
born in Dover and lived there until
her marriage to Elijah Elmer after
which she was a resident of Dunn
merston Hill for 25 years. After the
death of Mr.. Elmer she was married
to Sylvester Clark and made her
home in Pittsfield, Mass. He died
about 10 years ago and for the past
seven years Mrs. Clark had lived in
this town. She is survived by three
sons. Lucien A. Elmer of Brattleboro,
Walter Elmer of Pittsfield Mass,
and Edwin Elmer of Denver Col,
also two sisters, Mrs. PAMELA Miles
of Dummerston Hill and Mrs. James
Francis. The funeral will be held at
IL o'clock Monday morning and the
burial will take place in Williams
Vile
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
Death Of Mrs. S. r. BURGESS.

Mrs. Sarah lockwood Burgess. the
last original Daughter of the Ameri-
can Revolution residing in Bennington
county, died at her home in Benning-
/ ton Wednesday, April II, aged &c. She
was the youngest and the last of IA
children, and was born in Newfane,
but most of her life had been passed
i'm Bennington. Her husband, the late
Richmond Burgess, died several years
ago. Since then she had lived with
daughter. OF five children born to
her, four are now living in Benning-
ton She leaves 16 grandchildren
land % great grandchildren. Her
father, Samuel lockwood. was a SOL
der in the revolutionary war. She
was member of Bennington chapter,
d. A. r., and was the possessor of one
of the gold spoons given by the ma
tional society. Funeral services will
be held to-day
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Bert Gates is spending some
time in Boston.
Mr.. Marcy of Palmer, Mass, was in
town the first of the week.
Mrs. Francelia Eddy of Brattleboro
is visiting her friends here.
Mrs. Laura Jenkins entertained the
ladies' aid society Wednesday.
Edward Jaquith has returned from
Boston where he has been for medical
treatment.
Fred Vale is expected home the
first of the week from Guilford, Conn,
where he has been with a drove of
oxen.
John and Joseph Dryden and Miss
Meeare. who have been spending a
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman
Cone, returned to their home in Nor
wood Monday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
FrightfuI Suffering Relieved.

Suffering frightfully from the viru-
lent poisons of undigested food, c. G
Grayson of Lula, Miss. took DR.
Kings New Life PiHs. with the re-
suit" he writes. that 1 was cured
All stomach and bowel disorders gave
way to their tonic laxative properties
Csc. at F. II. Holden & Co.'S drug
store, guaranteed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
GROVE.

A fine run of sap last week.
Allen Bolster is reported i'll again
Mrs. Eta Bell and sons have ar
rived at their home here
Miss Mabel Goodenough who has
taught our school before and was
heartily liked by scholars and parents
is to return this spring.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14

Unitarian church. Rev. E. @. S. os-
good pastor. Service next Sunday at
1890. Sunday school directly after
service. Theme; James Martineau
and English Unitarianism. In place of
the usual offering. the annual contri-
button to the American Unitarian as
ISOLATION viii BE received. All are
welcome
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14

11
yERMoNT's GREAT
Magnetic Healer
Prof. Wilkins has hundreds Of ties
.inoniaIs which he could publish bu
few from people right here at hom'
may suffice;
7 am seventy-five years old and have
suffered with Rheumatism grea
Jaal I have not been able to put my
hands to my head for Is years. Prof
wilkins has treated me twice and
can use my hands and arms with
rprfect ease. Prof. wilkins has done
wonders for me. A. ]. PARKER.
Windham, Vt.
Charles Beard of Mortified, VT
writes. Prof. wilkins cured me OF
tbA Morphine Habit. l believe he can
cure any nervous trouble human flesh
. is afflicted with
West Brattleboro, Vt, April IL, 1903.
have suffered with Cataracts on
both Eyes for about six years. MY
evesight was failing rapidly. Prof.
wilkins has treated me successfully
and my sight is greatly improved.
Nv eyes are slowly but surely i'm
proving daily. l can see to do work
il would have been impossible for me
| TO do before | commenced treatment
Resp submitted,
A. N. JOHNSON.
Prof Wilkins treated my nephew,
who was a total Mental and Physical
Wreck from Nervous Prostitution. He
saved him from the asylum and more
the grave, He now enjoys perfect
health. SARAH >. SLADE.
Montpelier vt,
was treated in 1900 by Prof. Will
kins for Fibroid Tumors. l had fif-
teen Jumps, varying in size from to
inches in circumference and from
10 8 inches thick Prof. Wilkins
successfully removed 10 of these tu-
mors MISS SARAH BUNNELL.
Claremont, n. Fl.
April 18th. Prof. wilkins treated a
great number of patients at his Of
fees to-day and it was my privilege
TO interview several after they had
been treated. They all spoke in
highest praise of the treatment. One
man said Prof Wilkins's magnetism
was like an electric shock.
For Is years | have been a sufferer
from Rheumatism, Neuralgia and
Kidney Trouble have been sue
Cessfully treated by Prof. wilkins
and he has made a new man of me.
w. A. BROWN.
Williamsville, VT.
Prof, Wilkins has treated me sew
eral times for Bladder Trouble and |
Weaknesses. / am much better. Life I
is more bearable l am much hap
pier MRS, JANE COBURN.
Newfane, VT
Prof. Wilkins challenges the case
he can not help. If you are skeptic,
ne means you. Remember, consul
tation is free. His prices are rea-
sonabIe. His cures are certain. See
h'm before it is too late.
RECEPTION ROOMS AT BROOKS
HOUSE. Free Hack to and from
Offices.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
oollndAam County 8etormer
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

hhfoHMhh OFFICE will be open Thursday
ana saturday evenings until further notice
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14
s ros SALE SEED POTATOES.

Eskir5. .fiies which consist Of the follow.
II p',,,, -. - harly Panama. the earliest and
ir,srts 80. eiesn IN this section. The Early
2, osrr's~ higorOsA. Early Harvest. DoO-
ssrnrr, rs- %. ]. Country Gentleman and the
pts,o. A. - Oein- This is a medium late
- q - -, me Yielding and eating and
tpotz,aas Also few bushels Of eat
- psF rotten. no frozen. All No.
z Ess,s-- - flght. c. L FISHER,
ave, Brzttleboro, Vt. lift
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14

William Riley was arrested for
Iintoxication Monday afternoon by
Chief of Police Hail. He was ar
raigned before Justice w. S. Newton
Tuesday morning and fined SIS and
costs for second offense. He paid
the fine
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14

George e. Greene, Charles f..
Graffam, Fred H. Holden and Charles
f. Thomas have made formal appli-
cation for fifth class licenses under
the new local-option law, and formal
hearings on the applications will be
held Monday morning. May l. at .
o'clock in the selectmen's rooms
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-04-14

at 125 and Las a. m, tipped the scales
at seven and a half and seven pounds
respectively. All are healthy infants
and both they and their mother are
doing well. So many people have
asked to see the trio that Mr.. Darcy
wishes it announced that two weeks
must elapse before friends may call.
DIR. F. II. O'Connor was the attending
physician and Miss Miller the nurse.
In Human Hearts, the story told
is one of much interest, in which the
sympathies of the audience are thor
oughly enlisted. Tom Logan, an hon
est blacksmith. living in the hills of
Arkansas, is entrapped by an adj
ventures whom he marries without
her character. After Il
time. and while poor Tom thinks his
happiness is secure. her former lover
appears on the scene. A murder is
committed and through the plottings
Of this infamous man and woman, the
crime is fastened on Tom. He dis
covers the truth, but through love for
the woman, and rather than betray
her. he bears the stigma, stands triad.
IS convicted and sentenced to States
Prison for life. where he would have
remained. had it not been for the in
tervention of faithful friends, who
bring his case to the notice of the
Governor of Arkansas. In the end of
course. all ends happily and Tom is
restored to his former standing in the
The play is one in which
lathos is combined with comedy. The
presenting Human
Hearts is under the manage
nent of W. E. Vaudeville, who has di- |
,ected its tour most successfully for |
|, number of years. Mr.. Vaudeville |
; said to have provided ample scenic |
display for the production and to have /
ngaeed a splendid company for the /
portrayal of the various characters /
rhe play wiH be seen here next Mon
ay evening.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-03-11

Every housekeeper snould know
that II they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
viii save not only time. because It
never sticks TO the iron. but because
each package contains l6 ozone full
pound while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up ia %-pound pack
ages. and tho price is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
starch is free from all injurious chem
icals. II your grocer tries 20 sell you
l2-oz package 4, Is because he has
stock on hand which he wishes TO
dispose Of before he puts in Defiance.
lie knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package In large let
tiers and figures &c ozs" Demand De
hance and save much time and money
and the annoyance OF the IRON stick.
Ing Defiance never sticks.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-03-11
| I5ILl.-l9El S. GRASS

Agricultural Editors wrote about H..
Ayr. College Professors lcctured about H..
Ayr. Institute Orators talked about IT,.
while in the farm home by the quiet FIRE.
side, IN the corner grocery, IN the village
post-Otiicc. al the creamery at the depot.
IN fact wherever farmers gathered. Salzcr's
Billion Dollar Grass, That marvellous grass.
good for 8 90 IL tons hay per acre and
lots of pasture besides, Is always a theme
worthy of the farmers voice.
Then comes lirnmus lnormls then which
there IS no better grass or better porma-
ncnt hay producer on earth Grows whcr.
ever soll Il found. Then che farmer talks
about Salzcrs Tcosintc. which produces
100 stocks from one kernel Of seed. ! / &C..
high Ia 100 days, rich in nutrition and
grcedily eaten hy cattle. hogs etc, and is
good for sd tons of green food per acre.
Victoria RHny thr luxuriaut food for
hogs and sheep, which can be gtowu at
25c a ton. aud Spctz a. 21c a bu. both
great food for sheep, hogs and cattle also
come IN Tor their share in the discussion.
JUST sENp 10c ~ STAMPS
and this notice 20 John A. Sllzor Seed
CO., Ia Crosse, Wis, for their big catalog
and many farm seed samples. Nv. n. VI
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-03-11
NJ. Whites wife Under Suspicion.

A story Is current in London that
the ear suspects NJ Whites wife OF
cCnspiring against the throne Nine.
Wtte was born a poor peasant girl.
but was OF remarkable type OF
beauty. She married tradesman
and went TO ST Petersburg. where
WHITE saw her Her husband was in.
duced 10 allow her 20 get divorce
and Witte afterward married her.
Later she was concerned In tho enor.
nous speculauons Of Adolph Roth.
stein. president OF the Imperial Bank
or Russia and organizer OF the Russo
Chinese bank. and was eXiled from
Russia by the ear She is now at
Nice. Rumors have been In circula-
ton that Nine WHITE has been impll-
Gated in the plot TO shake of the rule
OF autocracy and Is In part RESPONSE
bic for the present turmoil In Russia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-03-11
MINERS REVISE CONSTITUTION
Four Years OF Service Made Essential
to Full Membership.

Springfield. H. dispatch; The III
nols Mine Workers association has
made important changes In is con.
htituton one provides that before
miner may be admitted into full
membership he FIRST must have served
two years on top OF mine and two
years In n mine. Another change
provides that in the case Of sons OF
widows OF miners local unions shall
admit free TO membership applicants
under ~ years Of age. The annual
election of state and subdlstrict ON.
GERS hereafter will be held on the
first Tuesday OF February each year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-03-11

weight from the ground, the pain was
so severe. This was my condition
when / began using Doan's Kidney
Pills. They quickly relieved me and
now / am never troubled as ! was.
My back IS strong and can walk or
ride a long distance and feel just as
strong as did twenty five years ago.
think so much OF Doan's Kidney
pills that have given a supply OF the
remedy 20 some OF my ncighbors and
they hse also found good results. II
you can slit anything from this ram
bling note that viii be Of any service
TO you, or TO anyone suffering from
kidney trouble. you are at liberty to
do So"
a TRIAL FREE Address Foster
Milbum Co, Buffalo, ~ y. For sale
by all dealers. Price. 90 cents
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-03-11

A book that gives its readers some
hours OF oblivion 10 all else outside OF
its problems deserves even reckless
praise. and such Is the latest story OF
Mrs Rohlfs or. as she Is known TO the
public. Anna Katharine Green From
rs title TO the end The Millionaire
Baby spells success-a success so
great IN truth. that the reader almost
demands another chapter In spite OF
the little BIZ OF suggestion thrown IN
20 wind up the story, which ought 90
satisfy all save the inordnato eluttou.
II is a story that IS sure O. lind ready
commentator and many readers.
(The Bobbs-Mcrrill Company. Indian.
apolis.)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-03-11
curlcURA GROWS HAIR.
Scalp Cleared Of DandruH and Hair
Restored by One Box Of Cutieura
and One Cake Of Cuticura
Soap.

A=w. Taft OF Independence, Va,
writing under date Of Sept Is, 1904,
says II have had falling hair and
dandrun for twelve years and could
get nothing TO help mo Finally
bought one box OF Cutlcura Ointment
and one cake OF Cuticura Soap, and
they cleared my scalp OF the dandrun
and stopped the hair falling Now
my hair is growing as we'll as ever /
am highly pleased with Cutcura Soap
az a toilet soap. tSigncd) A. w Taft.
Independence. Va"