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New-York tribune., 1905-06-11
At THE EDGEMERE INN.

Greenwich Conn. June 10 (Special) .-Edgewood
Inn opened its doors for the fourth successful
son on May 81 Situation, environment and compe-
tent service combine to insure a continuance Of
the generous patronage heretofore enjoyed. The
inn and its surroundings afford abundant oppor-
tlnittcs those wishing to he away from the
hustle and hurry of the city.
To prevent disappointment to many who were
unable to secure accommodations last season. a
new wing has been added containing thirty cham
bers, with private baths. The ground floor of this
wing has been converted into palm court. in
closed by arches of rough hewn stones and
rounded three sides by a covered promenade
twenty feet wide. F1owerng plants. cool breezes
and beautiful vistas combine TO make the court an
ideal place for the morning chat the afternoon tea
the evening hop
The tennis court and golf course are in commits
sion. and already have their regular devotees Rid
siOns the location OF the inn being particularly
adapted TO the needs OF enthusiasts in all three
modes of loconIotion
The following among those registered who
viii remain throughout the season: Seelye Bene-
dict Miss Benedict. Mrs. u. B; Beecher. Allan F.
Paul, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. p. Williams, MIR. and Mrs
E. ". Oryis Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Briggs, Mr. and
Mrs. Z. z. Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. G. r. Tusa, Aiy
and Mrs c. II. Shuts. Mr. and Mrs r 3. Adams
Miss Edith Adams r b. Adams. Mr. and Mrs. ].
s. Armstrong. William c. Armstrong George A
Armstrong. DR.. and Mrs. John L. Hart, Miss Hart
Mr. and Mrs W. a Parke, Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.
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STARLIGHT AND MONMOUTH BEACH.

Seabright n. J., June 10 (SpeciaD.-Whie the TWO
big hotels here, the Octagon and the peninsula
have not as yet opened, still there are many per
sons being entertained at the seabrisht Inn ana
Hotel Pannac The summer people are IN eVloenoe
and have been for several weeks, despite the
weather The cottasers of Rumson are nearly sA
settled for the season, and once more the famous
Rumson Road presents 8 pretty picture Win 'i1s
fine eQuipages, horseless machines, etc.
The Highlands turnpike is being put in fine con-
dition for travel Since the toll nuisance was
abandoned this stretch of road lying between the
ular. Freeholder P. Hall Packer. who is in charge
Freeholders to locate the road the entire distance
on the side of the railroad tracks, SO as 10
Indications 81 are that the Freeholders viii order
the road located on the west side, where the the east
Monmouth Beach is undergoing NUMBER OF I'M
eas lights on ocean-ave., where heretofore the
traveller was compelled TO pick his way, and the
Beach Country Club will open next Thursday. which
viii mark the opening Of the bqsy summer f me f season
Club, is in Europe with Mrs Barbour; and Is not
Of entertanmens viii be mapped out the annual
meeting Of the directors of the club to be held on
ocean front cottages still idle between Long
Branch and seabrigh+ ,,.,,.,, poon +b,s
wee peIude the f9sw1g Mrs 5rI I HTFFcR Tbafh
eT Wi1iiam eefe Prentice' j. P. Kellogg, H B
PIatt Mrs. William NJ. Whitney, William p. sar-
ali Of New-York in the Clubhouse Circle; E. J.
Levy. Herman s. Bergen, s. A HaTnmerslough'
P A Carter. ocean-ave North Long Branch:
Brent Good the Misses McKesson, Arthur 3.
Proal, S: n. Warren, William c. Reickf Mrs J. w
Mcdonald. of New-York; Mrs. F. S. Douglass, OF
Newark J. G Rennard, H n Camp " Us: 8 Fan Fan
W. whittier, ]. H Dewitt. William r. Potts; A NJ M
Sec Sc Graf Sf ans br
Kittredge, Dr. e A Ayres, {. S Houghton' Ray y,
Appleton. Charles l: Bowler George B. Richey' 2tY
E r. De Grove, William H. Hamilton L. H Niles.
Bcardman. oceap,awe Mon MONMOUTH Utd. Reach'
Young Phillips cottage, North Long Branch
Some of the new arrivals at Seabright this week
are R. A. Mills, Mrs H. L. Roosevelt, a. n. Bead
lesion T. P Field. Raymond Hoagland. Mrs J, c.
Adams. Colonel John J. MeCo9k, Genera! H /, L
Terrell NJ L. Van Ingen. T. c. Camp, E A s
Clark, David Lamar, Mrs J! G. Ss Meeser = Mrs a w
man seimar Hess. Thomas A. Acheiis. W. F.
Connor, r Cummings, S. ]. Harriott, Mrs X; T.
Thomas carmichael. General A. a Calef. H H.; F
Hadden William A. Street, Samuel Riker, jr, Will
lam j. Riker. j. H. Rhoades. J n Rhqadess jr
Mrs J. j. Knox, DR.. r. B. KimbaIl Dr. u. u
Ward Mrs. H. I. Kneeland. E. G. w WoeTz. l.
Joseph. H. L. Crawford, A " Stout all OF New
1 York
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driving distance are many Of the most intereslii.s
points to be found the mountains the Ioaus
al the cardinal points being excellent ana attr"o
a.. 1ha 1vaIls are equally charming, leading 10 10
many points diversified beauty G The the streams
furnish much sport those ps&eatorayb cat ia b Wind
Visitors to F.lizabethtown viii hnd at Inc " " +ha
Gov az ideaI home Tor the fullest enjoyment Oh 'i
region amid the choicest scenic be tbe VII
iage itself occupies amphltheatre IN oe eraIIv I
RE house is especially attractive 13e
and presents a most inviting appeaThatoaed had maple
snaci0Is double Verandas look out on pIOau &c n re
PPGeS sPaGa0 lawns All modern hotel conveniences are
to be found the house which is SuPPeG "fc for
rvre mountain spring water. The proTtSloHIss, Is,,aS
recreation are ample few rods from me not not
sor the Cobble Hill golf begins ano IL ~ ~
excelIed in the elements that comope TO- 10 MAJ IN the
golf links satisfactory and popular Dy any sniendiS m
Adirondack region. From the clubhouse q S spl ~
view of the mountains is to be secured peyonu yhba
first tee The facilities for tennis, croqueL Ltra odSe
and bowling ample, while the hne The
Furnishes music for dancing every evening"; nS
facities for riding and driving are adeQuate ai t
large swimming pool tempts TO inautsf f baa a. been
vater All the appointments of the hotel nAEe
carefnv arranged for the satisfaction OF guestss;
The patrons of the place include large nuinOef "a
well known persons in the metropolis
New-York tribune., 1905-06-11
OCEAN HOUSE, WATCH HILL, R. I.

The little State of Rhode Island, once known as
the Providence Plantations. which formerly boasted
of two capitals, neither Providence nor Newport
was willing concede priority superiority to
the other contains some most desirable summer
resorts One of these lies Immediately at the juno
ton of Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean,
and is known Watch Hill. Out at sea from 1t
are Block Island and Fishers Island and 1t
possesses nearly the benefits by its situation
from sea breezes and the exhilarating nearness of
salt water, with the added desrablity of con-
venient access by the ordinary means of travel.
Watch Hill is easily reached by the Shore Line
trains and by boat to Stonington, which is just
across the bay.
nm the Ocean House and cottages offer most
convenient and desirable hotel home 1t has al
WAYS maintained reputation second to none in the
resort field. and its popularity has steadily in
creased Each season has some substantial
addition to its many convenences until nothing is
lacking that could add to the pleasure of guests
The water supply is most excellent, the drainage
and sanitation are a perfect possible. and the
house is provided with every convenience
nifty to engage in tennis. boating bathing fishing,
driving dancing and every form of social amuse-
ment. The privileges of the Misqu2micut Golf
Club may be secured by the Ocean House guests
by the payment of moderate dues, and the Club
course is attractive and involves hazards that
test the skill of the most expert
New-York tribune., 1905-06-11
GALEN HALL, ATLANTIC CITY

I1e hes1thfuiness, delights and attrac*;,,a,.s.
OF Atlantic City the place In which to tel-a .
orlst outing or an extended vacation have baen
proved BY so many thousand persons that No word
could add weight TO the convincing testimony or
their actions Every season sees the npn,bar
swelled. until the wonder grows where SO many,
visitors can secure accommodations in that cir,
Sy the s.a- But with the demand for hotel service
b. the increase OF the size and number of hotels
Tor the wants OF those seeking TO profit by the
InequaiIe6 opportunities for the upbuilding of
physique, for mental and physical relief and for
,he social delights to be found in great throng
II humanity.
e observes the steady increase in size and
facilities for caring for guests IN such hotel es
5alen Hall fD the last ten years the marvellous
development OF Atlantic City IS apparent. This
large, commodious and beautiful hotel, equipped
with All the latest comforts and conVeniences for
the care OF throng OF patrons, originally
started with the idea OF making il a sanatorium
principally. and while this idea has been steadily
maintained II has come to be resort much
for the well for the sick, and especially
for families parties I'm which there may be one
persons. who especially need the tonic
effect of air and seaside Ike. To this end Calen
EsE, which is under the management of a
porz-io-. ts Kept open at Pacific and Connecticut
aves. all the year. But especially in the summer
does II care for great number of guests, who
find In its broad corridors ample and extensive
ptaxxes and attractive surroundings the ccIpbina-
ton Of conditions which suits their
Galen Han is within short walk of the beach,
with It's boardwalk. bathing facilities and many
attracts for outdoor enpoyment. where the salt
breath OF the sea brings health In its equipment
facilities for the comfort Of guests, amid quiet and
health conducting conditions. There ample
E2ngsncnts also for special treatment In cases
New-York tribune., 1905-06-11
TOWN OF BRATTLEBORO.
Where Many Famous Persons Haze
SoiOurmed.

One hundred and eighty years ago the first foot
print of Anglo Saxon civilization was imprinted
upon the soil of Vermont by the establishment Of
His Majestys Fort Dummer." writes Lucy Elliot
Keeler, in THE -Four Track News" Twenty-Five
years later the settlement was chartered by
George II and named after the first grantee. Loyal
to his King. Brattle fed to Nova Scotia at the
outbreak of the Revolution, but his stood
fast, and Bratteboro retains the happy distinction
Of being unduplicated by any other postoff1ce of
the land.
Brattleboro consists OF two villages, the east and
the west, joined by the hyphen of a trolley road.
The east village extends along the Connecticut
River where it washes the foot of Mount Wan
situations in the American Tyrol.' In Vermont.
clad to their tops with soft coats of furry green.
Here are similar lakes lying among the green
mountains like great turluoises tossed upon puck
cred sheets of velvet. Biologists find Brattleboro
races the three rivers having made deep cuts into
the glacial drift.
a century. 1T is strange to me-" wrote Fanny
Fern, that everybody doesn't live in Brattleboro.
town. I'm exhausted admiring things. I sat
anything more about Broad Brook roads or cas-
csdeS until could hear IT. That IT, is the state I'm
On of the high hills. reached by a drive bor
dering the. cascading Balestier Brook. Rudyard
lovely lttle walled garden, while footpath bor-
glorious outlook Lorg rgfeliow spent a summer in
Brattleboro Harriet Beecher Stowe was fire.
hood there, and has Incorporated many BIattle-
boro character in her tales. AT the fork of North
Main-st young Larkin Mead, the last night of the
year 1856, constructed a recording angel of wet
snow which in that cold season remained In In per b
sanctity of genius, - The boy sculptor reproduced
the snow image in marble. and thus began his
artistic career: Within sight of the spot where
the angel stood We're born two other famous
Hunt. 80
At the great of the road, IN West Brattle
boro stands the famous old Hayes homestead. in
which seven generations of one family have lived
a record eCualled by few houses in the land. 1t
was built by the first Rutherford Hayes. black
smith by trade. inn. In 1875 the old Brattle-
boro Light Infantry dined there the day that the
stagecoach. decked with flags, brought the tidings
who waited upon them became the father of the
future President For more than sixty years the
house has been a private residence. but the old
swinging sign remains one of the treasures OF
only partially obliterated by the later date i1sl
and the second painter carefully preserved pt, the the
extended hand seems TO beckon the beholder from
the hustle Of this twentieth century back into the
serenity Of the eighteenth
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,er. n 4. needed and many thousands OF persSns I 3
have found the road to recovery ny ~
stay ar Gaien Hall.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-11
WOLF TRACK VS.. DOG TRACK.

Il is well this time to compare the track OF the
dog with that of the wolf especially since the re-
introduction of wolf hunting popular sport in
the north of England l have made dozens OF draw
ings. casts prints photographs and studies of wolf
and dog tracks. and have not found single re-
liable feature that will distinguish them. One
hunter says the wolf has the relatively small outer
toes. Yes sometimes. but not when compared with
the collie. Another says that the wolf foot is
longer; but when compared with that OF 1grey-
hound. staghound urcher. Another d0ares
the VOLTS is larger. Yet 1t will not rank in
size with that OF st. Bernard or Great Dane
The wolf lifts his feet neatly without dragging his
toes but so do many dogs especially country dogs.
Thus all these diagnostcs fail On the whole. a
wolf IN better walker than dog; his tracks
usually register. but not always. and in some
wolves rareiy.-(Country Life In America
New-York tribune., 1905-06-11
THE WINDSOR. ELIzABETHToWN, N. Y.

One of the favorite parts of the 'Adirondacks is
that in and about Elizabethtown. which lies seven
miles from Westport, Lake Chanplain, which
is reached by the Delaware and Hudson Railroad.
The trip by carriage taly-ho 10 Elizabethtown
gives an adequate end satisfactory idea OF the
beauties OF the region. and prepares one for the
pleasurabe conditions be found in this beautiful
mountain village Surrounded by lofty elevations,
including Mount Hurricane. Saddle Mountain,
Mount McDonough Raven Mountain. Grant Noun
tain and Cobble Hiu. Elizsbethtovu retoices in
the Srancss1 scenery, while the village itself pos
sssses many picturesque characteristics. Within
New-York tribune., 1905-06-11

Boas. Herbert a. Boas, Mr.. and Mrs J. W. Wen sIG
man Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Fowler. Mr. and MRS
Louis Conley. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Conley, Mr. ana
Mrs. ]. W. Halstead, Miss Halstead, Dr. and Mrs
Ranney Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Frost Mr.. ana Mrs
v R. Miller. Of New-York; Mr. end Mrs T. 1a1 II
Barnes Miss Beatrice Barnes and Mrs. M. r. Par
sons of Brooklyn; Miss Nj. NJ Parker and Miss a
E. Wright, of Rhinebeck y; Y; Miss Marion
Tucker and Miss Folsom, of Boston; Mr.. and Mrs
c. c. Long and family. of Washington; Mr. and
Mrs. r. H. Goode, Of Chicago, and Mr.. and Mrs
c. w. Post of Battle Creek, Mich.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-24
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs. A. e. Atwood is visiting II
Fair Haven and Castleton for a few
weeks.
Miss Lena Thayer, who has beer
critically i'll with pneumonia, is more
comfortable to-day.
Benjamin Smith of West Haven
Conn, has been the guest of Mrs. A
NJ Hopkins for a week.
Charles Cook was given a surprise
party last evening at his home on
Elliot street, the event being in honor
of his birthday anniversary
George E. Foster went to Manches-
ter, n. H., Monday to attend the fun
eral of his half sister who died Satur-
day after a short illness with typhoid
fever.
Miss Mary Ryan was given a sur
prise party last Friday evening at her
home on Vernon street by a number
of her girl friends from the parochial
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Welcome en-
tertained number of friends at their
home on Elliot street Tuesday even
ing, the occasion being their fifth we'd
ding anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke C. Fits have
been spending the week in Washing
ton where Mr.. Fits went to take the
oath of practice before the United
States supreme court.
Mrs. Mary e. Tucker was called to
Lakeport, N. H., last week on account
of the death of her brother, G. F.
Moore. she will remain in New
Hampshire until March 4.
William r. Daley, states attorney
of Bennington county, was in town
VIC r1a IN 10 I'D tn in
vestigate the Johnson murder which
is reported in another column of this
paper.
Mrs. Wilfred +. Root and Miss Helen
Parsons leave Sunday for Washington. |
d. c., where they will spend several |
weeks, the former as a guest of ner
father, Col. G. II. Bond, and the latter |
as a guest Of Captain and Mrs. Wa
te-man.
Mr. and Mrs. D. p. Dewitt went |
to Washington where they |
will spend several days. They were
accompanied by Mr.. DeWitt's mother,
Mrs. c. P. Dewitt, who will continue
south to Florida to remain for the
rest of the winter
Mrs. W. p. Jones, Mrs Fred Cressy,
Miss Edith Stolte, Miss Florence
Pentland and Miss Charlotte Barrett
are pldiiiiliS " 30 10 WdSHlllStol
March IL with the party to be con-
Quoted by Capt. C. p. Hall of Shell
burne Falls, Mass. They will be
gone about a week.
H. w. Eldredge, who has been en-
Dloyed in j. E. Mellen's hardware store
FOR the past several months, will fin
sh work there Tomorrow to take a /
position as travelling salesman for a {
Springfield, Mass, wholesale house
Mrs. Eldredge and daughter will spend ,
he remainder of the winter at the !
arm of Mr.. Eldredge's brother in
.lrilfor6
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-24

she had lived for many years. She u
survived by a husband, three children
Frank H., Thomas aud MISS Adeia
Kelley. The funeral viii be held SAT
urday morning az st, Josephs
church ut $3.50 o'clock
Bert Polica, who has lived In this
town until recently. was married 10
Miss Catherine Dundon OF Bratteboro
al the Catholic church In that place
at 0 o'clock Saturday forenoon. the
couple win live on Central street
The gong was blown Saturday af-
ternoon for slight blaze In the pool
room In the Rink block, caused by the
gasolene stove used 10 heat frank
furts. The department was almost
Immediately recalled and no damage
was done TO the building.
The young men who are promoting
the concert and bali for next Friday
evening are meeting with good en-
enlargement In the advance sale or
dance tickets. II. T.. Brighams or
chestra of Marlboro, Mass, VIII be a
treat to this town, and the supper
served will be up to the standard.
William S. Smith, while drawing
wood from Pisgah, had one horse step
off the road and going down In the
deep snow was cut by an old stub
his body to a depth of six
inches. The horse bled freely but was
loaded onto sled and brought to
town and Is now expected to get well.
The Washington's birthday party,
held by the ladies of the Congrega-
tional church Wednesday night, was a
very tasteful affair. The children
were dressed In colonial costumes and
received the guests, after which an
entertainment was fur
lished and light refreshments enjoyed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-24
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.


c. H. Thompson is in New York cit
on business.
Ebert Hall was in Greenfield Satur
day and Sunday.
E. H. Crane has been in Boston thi
week on business.
e. E. Perry has been in Boston THU
week on business
Frank e. Field of Bellows Falls wa:
in town Wednesday,
R. c. Bacon attended the dog show
in Boston Wednesday.
F. D. E. Stowe was in Bellows Falls
Tuesday on legal business.
Frank Phelps of Boston spent the
first of the week in town.
John B. Manley went to Burlington
Monday on a business trip.
w. E. Metzger of Rutland has been
in town this week on business.
Raymond l.. Green visited in New
York city the first of the week.
Don Scoville has returned to work
after an illness Of several days.
J. w. Cobb has been seriously i'll
this week at his home on Linden
street
Marshall J. Moves of Norwich uni
versity has been in town a part of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Aldrich of Bos
ton have been visiting in town this
week.
Samuel Oliver of Boston was a
guest of L. D. Taylor the first of the
week.
Mrs. E. A. Starkey returned to New
York city to-day after spending two
weeks in town.
David Persons of Putney has been
visiting his daughter, Mrs. w. S.
,Stearns, this week.
Luther H. Barber of Manchester, N
H., was guest of mis- brother, w. r.
Barber, over Sunday.
Miss Meta Stolte is spending the
week in Waltham Mass, as the guest
of Miss Edna Hardy.
John Kane and Earle Arnold of Am
herst college have been spending a
part of the week in town.
Miss Pauline Jenne was at home
from Mt. Holyoke college to spend
Sunday with her parents.
Clyde Cutler went to East Walling
ford, VT, Wednesday to attend the
funeral of his grandmother
S. A Daniels has been in Montpelier,
Barre and other northern Vermont
towns on business this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. X. Brigham of st. |
Johnsbury have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs o. d. Stowell this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seymour Faulkner and |
daughter of Fitchburg Mass, were |
over Sunday visitors in town.
Letter Carrier Thomas A. Austin
was on his route Monday for the first
time since his operation for Appendix
citis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Henry of Con-
cord, n. H., have been spending the
Gibson.
Mr.. and Mrs. oscar F. Benson of
New York city have been visiting at
ell this week.
Fred Spencer of Worcester poly
technic institute spent the first of
the week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Porter Spencer.
Mrs Frank Mains, who underwent
an operation for appendicitis at her
home on Elliot street Wednesday af-
ternoon, is improving.
Miss Lena White returned to her
home in Northampton, Mass, Saturday
after spending several weeks with her
sister. Mrs. Eldredge.
Col. Thomas Harmon of Bennington
has been spending the week in town
coming for the purpose of attending
the G. A. r. encampment
Leroy F. Adams was discharged
from the hospital Sunday afternoon.
and has been able TO give a short por-
ton Of each day TO business since
On.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-02-24

Sparks attended the meeting. Mrs
Miles and Mrs. Twichell were deie-
gates from the Women's Relief corps.
The men of the Baptist church are
watching their wives very closely this
week, getting points on the culinary
wrinkles which they propose to dis
play at their annual supper in the
church parlors Friday evening.
Ethel Butler is at DR.. Rices caring
for her sister. Lila. who has the
measles Some of the others who are
sick and more or less measly are:
Alice Dale, Birney Phillips, Jerry
Lowe, Snyder, Will Boutelle, Don Bou
telle Sylvia Derry, Mr., Davis, Alice
and May Barnes. Reports from out
of town students who went to their
homes indicate that there will be a
4 generous supply of measles up and
down the West river valley.
I Prof John Colburn started out from
Manchester Saturday on the stage en-
route for Townshend, but owing to
( the condition of the roads was obliged
to resort to snowshoe transportation
/ for the last six miles before making
the narrow gauge connection. The
narrow gauge was having difficulties
of its own, and not being able to use
snowshoes the mixed was rather late
Toilette place in time to go to bed.
He returned Tuesday.
The Burlington Free Press records
the marriage at Fairfax, VT, Wednes-
day, Feb. %. at 2 O'Clock. Of w. w.
Holbrook and Miss Anna E. Rowland.
both of Fairfax. Mr.. Holbrook is a
son of II. H. Holbrook and has been
for several years butter maker at the
creamery in Fairfax. Robert Hol-
brook, when he took the train Tues
day morning said he was going to a
dog show, but the suspicion is en-
tertained by those who know the |
young man that he wanted to hear |
the wedding bells.
The social dance advertised for Fri |
day night at the town hall. with C. L.
as floor manager and Will
lards orchestra from somewhere as
did not materialize. The |
janitor put out the lights, locked the 1
door and went home when it became
evident that the town was running be-
bind financially on oil and wood. Some
time after 8 o'clock the dance arrived
in the person of the orchestra or floor
and after one or two APP
pealng cries for the ianitor melted
away into space, leaving a grateful ST.
lence behind.