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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-03-10
EAST JAMAICA.

w. u. Allen was home over Sunday.
Arthur Gleason and mother visited
in Windham last week.
Alpha Allen, Mabel Farnsworth and
daughter are back to Leroy Aliens.
Bernie Gleason and Elias Stowell
of Windham called on friends in town
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Z. Howard, who
have been away for the winter, have
returned to their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Lawrence of
Chester and Mrs. Carl Howe of Ash
burnham Mass, visited at N. +.
Pierce's recently.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-03-10
WEST DOVER,

The rest of our sick ones seem to
be on the gain,
Frank Johnson of Wilmington
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. s. j. johnson,
Mr. Shippee has finished drawing
logs over to the mill and Mr.. Stetson
and his men have gone home.
Mr.. Newman, a travelling salesman,
who has been at the hotel sick, has
so far improved that he started for his
home the first of the week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-03-10
HALIFAX.

Chester NJ. Wilcox, So for the past
90 years a resident of Greenfield, Mass,
died at his home on the Lyden road,
Feb. "a, after an invalidism of many
years, which terminated in an attack
of pneumonia. He was a native of
Halifax, and went to Greenfield in the
early sos. He is survived by his wife,
three sons Ernest Wilcox of Leyden
and Roy and Leon of Greenfield, and
one daughter. Mrs. Perry Gallupe of
West Brattleboro The funeral was
held at the house, Sunday Feb. 26. In
terment was in the Federal street re-
ceiving tomb at Greenfield. Burial in
the spring will be in Green River ceme-
terry
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-03-10
Baby Terribly Chafed.

Mrs. Z. c. Cole, of Warner n. H.,
says: My baby was terribly chafed.
tried everything without success.
Less than one box of Comfort Powder
however, cured him. 1t quickly heals
all skin soreness, in fact, it is a heal
ing wonder and l wish all mothers
would use it" All druggists in Brat
tleboro recommend it.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-03-10
WEST NORTHFIELD.
Most of the sick are improving,

Most OF the Sick are Improving,
Stephen Wides is very sick. His
son, Arthur, of Springfield is with
him.
Maud Esterbrooke of the Worcester
City hospital called on relatives here
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Buffum were
called to Wilmington this week by
the death of Mrs Buffum's father.
There will be a sugar supper and
entertainment in Dickinson hall Tues
day evening, March IA. Ladies are re-
quested to bring refreshments.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-03-10
STARTLING Mortality.

Statistics show startling mortality.
from appendicitis and peritonitis. To
prevent and cure these awful dis
cases. there Is just one reliable rem
edy. DR.. Kings New Life Pills. NJ.
Fgannery. Of IA Custom House Place.
Chicago. says They have no equal
for Constipation and Bihousness.
CSC at F. H Holden & Co.'S. drug
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-03-10
Cured Hemorrhages Of the Lungs.

Several years since my lungs were
so badly affected that | had many
hemorrhages." writes a. N. AXE, Of
Wood. Ind Il took treatment with
several physicians without any bene-
fit I then started to take Foley's
Honey and Tar. and my lungs are
now as sound rs n bullet. I recon-
mend 81 in advanced stages OF lun-
trouble" Folry's Honey and Tar
stops the cough and heals the lungs
and prevents serious results from
cold Refuse substitutes. sold BY
All Druggists.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-03-10

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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-03-10

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The Washington times., 1905-03-26
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Acting Police Chief.

Lieut.. James Smith Is acting chief dur
ing the sickness of Captain Webster.
of the police forcei Policeman Banner
T. Young, is acting lieutenant.
Gordon War1eid. iof New Orleans. is
visiting relatives I'M this city.
j. D. Eccleston jr., of Prince Edward
county, was visitor in this city dur
Ing the week.
Mrs. Edmund Entwisle. of Lovingston.
Va, is visiting her mother. Mrs Aline
Nash, in North Patrick street.
Judge j. X. NJ Norton visited Bath
county on legal business this week.
L. Randall Catoni Is confined to his
home in North Columbus street. with
the grip
Mr. and Mrs. s. Bendheim, who have
been in New York, have returned.
The Rev. J. P. Stump and H K Field,
]. E Alexander and F. J. Pollard, were
in Winchester this week in attendance
at the conference OF the NJ E Church
South
Sarepta Lodge o1 Odd Fellows, of this
city, will be repre- sented by Past Grand
Charles \. Rauch att the meeting of the
Grand Lodge in Lynohburg next May.
Miss Anna BeaIe and Mrs. Ennis, of
Baltimore, who navel been the guests OF
Miss Edith Goodhand, in this city, have
returned home.
Mrs. James A Long Is visiting Mrs
w ]. Fowler in Georgetown.
Kenneth w. Ogden, of this city, sang
q solo in st. Johns Church, Washing
ton, last Saturday.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
Bright.W,;','0'[ii5d, t.,;',''[ii5d,

On Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week the Whitney Avenue Memorial
Christian Church will give an oyster
supper and fair to be held under the
auspices of the Junior Christian En-
deavor Society, at the Schuetzer Park
building, Brightwood avenue and Mar
shall street. for the benefit of the Kim
mel Hall building fund.
The committee in charge is composed
OF Miss Edna Bond, who will be at the
fancy table; Miss Helen Wesson. who
VIII be at the candy table; Mrs. F. r
Conner, who will be at the flower
table; Miss Grace Wilcox, who will be
at the cake table, and Miss Payne the
general chairman. Miss Payne has been
strenuously working for the success of
the affair, and too much credit cannot
be given to her for her untiriGg efforts
in its behalf.
Tie management OF the entertainment
Committee of the Soldiers Home gave
a performance for the benefit of the
old soldiers here on Friday evening. The
entertainment consisted of moving pic
turcs. few excellent Vaudeville sketch
es of Washington and vicinity, and vo-
cal solcs.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
Alexa11drla

S. A. Breen, Of this city, was confined
to his home few days this week, on
account of sickness.
Mrs. l.. V Crymes, is i'll at her home
in south Alfred street.
Capt. Herbert Bryant and family. who
have been spending some time at Allan
ric City, have returned home.
Miss Jessie Armstrong. who has been
visiting friends in New Orleans. has re-
turned to her home in this city.
John C. Hagan, district deputy of the
knights of Columbus, was a visitor to
Alexandria during the week.
The Rev J. Y. Downhan, of Rich
mond. occupied the pulpit at Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church last Thurs
day night.
w. NJ Wheeler, Of Prince William
county. was in Alexandria on business
this week.
Md, is visiting her mother in South AL
fred street.
The Misses Bowie have removed from
their home in King street, near Wash
ington, to south Royal street
John P Mahoney, of South Henry
street, is sick with the grip.
John D. Normoyle paid a visit TO Ma
nassas during the week on business.
NJ. L. Dinwiddie and family are visit
ng friends in Charlottesville.
Henry f. Robertson, who has been
confined TO his home with a cold during
the week, is out again
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
KenNlngOn

Mr.. and Mrs. David H. Fenton ana
family were in Kensington On Sunday
afternoon. Mr.. Fenton expects TO re-
turn TO Kensington, which is his resi-
dence. about the middle Of April.
On Tuesday, the Whist Club met at
the home of j. P. Hermann, and spent
an enjoyable evening at whist. Those
present were D H Fenton, H c. Arm
strong, Hugh Armstrong. Major Louis
Knapp. J. W. Townsend, G. W. Ash
worth, ]. Harry Cunningham, and Mr..
Hermann.
The Kensington Evening Euchre met
on Tuesday with Mrs. James Proctor,
those present being Mr.. and Mrs W. A
Johnston, Mrs J. W. White. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. F. Harrington, Mrs Manson,
Mr.. McCallamont. Mr.. and Mrs y -.
Dalton, Miss Claire Manakee, and E--.T.
and Mrs. James Proctor. -
The ladies' prizes were won by Mss.
A s. Dalton and Mrs. James Proctor.
ard the lucky gentlemen were W. A
| Johnston and c. 5. Harrington. The
| club meets next on Tuesday, April 1
with Mrs. Dalton
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
'Boonll11Sda1e

rarf r, wagner. manager of the Ralti-
more CITY College Debating team, which
debated the team from Central High
school visited friends at ZIG First street
during his stay here. Mr.. Gilbert, also
or the Baltimore City College, was the
guest of Mr.. Edgerton, of the Central
Debating team
The Filtration Plant has reconstructed
its mixers. which were destroyed by
fire and work has taken new life and
all hands have begun with renewed ac-
tivity TO finish the work as soon as pos
sible. The former contracting engineers
failed and the Mcclellan Company Is now
completing the work.
The Rhode Island Methodist baseball
club net last night and issued the first
call for candidates. About fifteen eX-
perfenced players will report on Mon
lav for the first practice. This year s
team expects to be much stronger as-
sregation than tkat of last year The
team purposely did not apply for mem
bershin into the ranks of the Sunday
schoo, League. The c!ub intends to ask
all the residents of Bloomingdale for
subscriptions to buy the team suits.
rhey will be fully repaid by the games
the team predicts will be played.
A laborer at the Filtration Plant frac-
tured a rib by falling and was taken 10
the hospital for immediate attention.
A meeting OF all the Officers OF the
High School Cadet Regiment was held
Thursday morning at Central High
School. whore very important lnStruc-
ttons concerning the drill were given
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
Norfolk Minister breaches.

The Rev. J. E. Thacker, of Norfolk
occupied the pulpit lat the Second Pres
byterian Church last Wednesday night
Angus King, of this city, spent sew
eral days visiting friends in Warrenton
last week
Mrs. Jessie r. Armstrong. OF this
city. who has been visiting friends In
Brooklyn. has returned to her home
here.
Louis Ansley IS visiting friends in
Warrenton and Fauquier county.
At the services at st. Mary's Catholic
Church last Tuesday night, Mrs. Nettie
Donnelly Brill, Miss Mai r. Greenwell,
and William Lyon Hoy, sang the '-Je-
su Del Vivf' in a very effective manner
Albert Carr, of Rristow, was a visitor
in Alexandria for few days this week.
Captain James r. Webster, chief of
the Alexandria police department, is
sick at his home in Wilkes street.
Miss Mary r. Steiner, of North Royal
street. was confined to her home several
days this week with sickness.
Mrs. Mamie Sooner is sick at her par
ent's home In Payne street.
Miss Mamie Sooner. is sick at her par
ents home in Payne street
The Rev. Father Sullivan, of Wash
ington, occupied the pulpit at st. Mary's
Church last Tuesday night.
Mrs Blanche Berkeley. of Prince street,
T. Hutchins. of Wiorchester, Mass
Mrs Mary Eagnn and Miss Lizzie
Walsh. of Washington, were visitors in
Alexandria this week
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
Restoration Of Jamestown.

Mrs. Eleanor Washington Howard. of
this city. has been appointed on the com
nittee to visit Jamestown and decide
what is necessary to restore the city.
The Rev. F. B. Tinling, of London,
England. has been delivering temperance
lectures at the various churches In this
city during the week
Mrs. Ruth Field entertained her music
scholars at her home In South Lee
street. last week.
Mrs ]. e. Thacker and children, of
Norfolk. were guests OF DR.. j. H. Bitter
during the past week
Mai E. H. Janney and DR.. Lawrence
Stabler. have returned from a trip to
Altoona, Pa.
II. Friedlander, Of this city, has re-
turned from a trip TO Germany.
Levi Rodgers. of I1airfax county, is
confined to his home by sickness.
Courtland Lukens, df Fairfax county,
who has been III, Is Improving
W II. Jackson, w. 2 Jackson, G. H
Zellers, Malcolm Hufty, ]. Phillips,
Hugh j. Phillips, /. G.. Cockey, and
of the Jackson-Phillips Brick Company
at a meeting OF the stockholders In this
city last week.
An "A. ]. Montagud Club has been
formed in this city With CAPITA Albert
Bryan as president AMI DR.. S. r. Dona-
hoe as secretary. The club will have
public speaking In thel interest of Gov
ernor Montague during tfhe campaign for
the Senate this year.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
Church Officers Elected.

At a meeting of the members of the
BrightWoUd Park Methodist Episcopal
Church, last week, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
superintendent, s. A Terry: assistant
superintendent Homer Smith; secre-
tary, Frank j. Metcalf; treasurer. Diller
F. Croft The teachers appointed for the
year are Homer. Smith. Miss Nettie
Haney, Mrs. c. ]. Gooch. Miss May
Ellis, Miss Evelyn Willett. Miss Ger
trude Manning, Miss Marguerite Cook,
Miss Emma I,oomis, Miss Katherine
Trayer, and Miss Mabel Sands.
The Missionary Society has also met
and reorgauized. The following officers
were elected: President Homer Smith
secretary. Miss Nettic NJ Taylor; treas
urer, Diller F. Croft.
A number of new buildings are going
up in this locality. Four houses are be-
ing put up by Contractor Hough at
Ninth and Savannah streets. A two
story dwelling is being erected by Mr..
Junklns at Brightwood avenue and
Newark street, Five permits have been
secured by contractors for the erection
of residences.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
Crushed Beneath Timbers.

About $40 a. m Wednesday Josie
Aneil, twenty-e eight years old, living at
the Italian camp at the filtration plant,
was badly crushed by falling timbers
while working at the above place He
was removed to Freedma ms Hospital IN
the ambulance for treatment.
On SATURDAY. night, March Is, the
Sophomore Club of the Central High
School held a dance at Postoftice Hail.
on Park street, Mt. Pleasant. The han
was tastefully decorated in Central col
ors-dark blue and white. Those present
were the Misses Elizabeth Kenealy, Al
exander Ruth Lang. Mary Minnix. Hell
en- McCambridge, Helen O'Bryon. Lillian
Mensugh. Marie Fathers, Ruth Nc
Namare. Rose Mayer, Dolly Cunning
ham. and Miss Maddox, of Frederieks-
burg. Va: Messrs. Wheeler, George
RihI, Eugene RihI, Horace Fuller, Her
mann Mccormick. Strawn. Harnsburger,
Powell Browning, Courtney Campbell.
Dick. and Edwin McKeeyer. The cluo
will hold its next meeting at the home
of Hiss Rose Mayer, a popular member
of this organization.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
RELIGION in the Schools.

The majority of the residents of
RloominedaIe are little reticeut about
expressing their opinions freely regard
ing the Establishment of religious train
Ing In the public schools. However. the
most of them would rather see COM
promise between the plan presented by
the board and the methods in vogue
now.
The wedding of Miss Mauro and Mr.
French will take place at st. Thomas
Church. next Wednesday. March %. at
noon The bride will be attended by
her sister, Miss Margaret Mauro. as
maid of honor, and Miss French, sister
of the bridegroom. and Miss Mary Eas-
ron of New York. as bridesmaids. Hen
rv Richards, and e. TalstonstaH. Z.
Holmes Ralph Johnson, r. Storey and
Philip French will come on from Boston
Tn he best man and ushers, respectively
The wedding breakfast will be at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Mauro. Only the
bridal party and relatives have been in
vited.
There have been q number of forest
fires In the vicinity of Third and Y
streets. to which Engine No. II was
called.
On Wednesday last the firemen of No.
u Engine House indulged in athletic
sports on the lot adjoining their prem
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
B. B. G Club Meets.

The B. B. G. club held its weekly
meeting on Friday evening After the
regular business had beer transacted
refreshments were served, followed by
singing and selections on the piano.
Those present were the Misses Edna
and Elizabeth Ritchie, Miss Sadie Mel
lon. Miss May Clifford. Miss Deborah
Gooch, Miss Mabel Sands, Miss May
Ellis, and Miss Helen Walsmith.
The death of Wilbur F. Hinman oc-
Cured at his residence. 1906 Spring road
northwest, on Tuesday last, after a
short Illness The late Mr.. Hinman
was a lieutenant colonel of the Sixty
NTH Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was
sixty-four years old.
The death of Charles O'Connor. eleven
years old, took place, a. the home OF
his parents. 1858 Sherman avenue north
west.
Mrs. Mamie Burnett, wife of Reddick
Purnett, who was taken to the small
pox hospital last week. has also been
removed to that institution by the health
authorities, from her home at 2o09
Eighth street northwest Having been
in the house with her husband at the
time he showed symptoms of the disease.
the woman had been under quarantine
for some time
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
Some Church Notes.

The Rev. DR.. Houehe. of the Memor-
ial Church of United Brethren for
Christ, delivered a lecture for the bene-
fit of the Wocnen's Missionary Associa-
ton on Monday evening. His subject
was the Golden Gate" There was
large and well interested audience.
The Memorial Church of United Breth-
rem for Christ has selected Mrs. Saing.
Mrs seltzer and Mrs. Kern as dele
gates to the Pennsylvania branch Of the
Woman's Missionary Society. to be held
at HagerstoWn, Md.
AT a church meeting held on March
Is, the Blue Island Methodist Protestant
Church elected Mr.. l. B. Snyder as dele
gate, and Mr.. o. NJ. Aug, as alternate
TO their annual conference at Salisbury,
Md. The congregation instructed Mr.,
Snyder TO ask at the conference for the
return Of Mr.. GIL, their pastor. for cne
more term.
The st. Martins Baseball Club Ia
now down TO hard practice. The
Marquette League, of which 1t Is a
member. held an informal meeting In
st. Martins Hall on Thursday night
and discussed many important points.
The committee on arrangements for
the fair to be held by St Martins
Church in April now holds its weekly
meetings on Tuesday nights.
A musicale will be given on wednes.
day evening at the home of Mrs
Chauncey, 2035 First street northwest
by the choir OF the Rhode Island Meth
odist Church. There will be a program
of high-gEade vocal and instrumental
music. Since Mr.. Johnson, the violinist.
has left. Mr.. Gill and Mr. Dorsey have
discontinued playing their comets at the
services Both are well known musi-
clans with the cornet.
Mrs. W. Brown. wife of Watchman
Brown, OF the Interior Department, of
81 r street northwest, was taken sud-
denly Ill with appendicitis, and was
removed TO the Sibley Hospital for op-
Grafton.
Mr.. Fireman. aged seventy-three years.
residing at 217 street, Is quite i'll, and
is hardly expected to recover.
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
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ARAGOSua

William F. Beaumont who was very
popular among his many friends here
and at the Navy Yard where he was
employed, died at his home 226 Monroe
street, Tuesday morning. He returned
Tuesday, March IA. in a dying condition,
from Asheville, n. c., where he had been
for several weeks to improve his
health.
Funeral services were held from his
late home, Thursday afternoon, and his
body afterwards Inferred in Congress
ional Cemetery. The pallbearers were
Yard.
Miss Evelyn Doughty, short time
ago resident Of Maple avenue, who
was prominently connected with active
work of the Garden Memorial Presby-
tertan Church. on Minnesota avenue,
Anacostia, died recently in Texas,
where she went to better ber health.
The body was inferred near the city
where her death occurred
The following deaths occurred at the
Government Hospital for the Insane
during the past week: Thomas Brown,
eighty years; Andrew Dicera, thirty
years; Charles Brown, forty-five years;
Herbert Campbell, twenty-one years;
Edmona Newman, thirty-seven years;
Juila A Roy, sixty-five years
Jchn R. HigSs fell from a wagon on
the pennsylvania Avenue bridge and
painfully injured his leg. He was as
Sisted to his home. 1217 K street south
east. by several OF his friends.
Mrs Jane Clough, sixty-seyen years of
age, living at Al Jefferson street, Ana
costa. collided with child on the side
walk In front OF Brinkleys grocery
store, 137 Monroe street, falling and Sc
i1ously injuring her left hip. She was
taken to The home of her daughter. Mrs
Minnie So2ar, s37 NJ onroe street.
Richard Lee. living on the Anacostia
read. who is well known among sports
men in Washington as a highly success
fui raiser of game cocks, reports that
four of his best birds, valued at IS each,
We're recently stolen from aim. Each
bore his owners mark on the web of
his feet
The Washington times., 1905-03-26
1mpTomptu Horse Race.

Much rivalry has always existed
among the mounted officers of the sub
station police force in regard to horse
manship. and there are often heated de-
oates as to who owns the best horse
Lively interest was awakened, and a
great deal OF material furnished for
future debate of this question last week
when q call was sent in to the fire
department from a fire In Garfield Sew
eral of Anacostia's mounted officers
were on their way to the fire when they
met on the Hamilton road Joseph Bran
son. arretired member OF the Anacostia
police force. and a son OF the we'll
known Taylor Branson. Mr.. Branson,
who was riding Dave horse that
had been in the service of the Ana
costa police force about eighteen years,
on the spur of the moment challenged
officer M. L. Raedy to race. The latter,
who was riding his famous Prince
Henry. reputed TO be the best horse In
Anacostia next to Sergeant W. T. An
cersons thoroughbred, promptly ac-
cepted. They raced for about a mile,
and at the finish Dave the veteran
horse, crossed the tape ahead of the
favorite.
Desk Sergeant Eckloff, who has been
seriously III for number of weeks, is
now able to resume his duties. Officer
T. X. Brown has returned from leave.
owing to the energetic work Of Road
Foreman Collins the condition of the
roads about Anacostia is greatly i'm
proved.
The police have yet discovered no clue
| that would lead them to an arrest for
ransacking the Frederick Douglas SIS
home.