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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
The Countryman Ahead.

Sometimes the "eye doctor gets ahead
Il the c0untryman, and sometimes it is the
litv man who comes out second best. the
Ioccnt Boston sensation in the arrest of the
ice president of the Hanover bank and the
lemlting breakup Of that institution with
8 branches in country towns, involved fur
her discussion OF mortgage company
Ehich the state commissioner Of corporations
las been after, and whose moving genius was
h. last treasurer of that bank The afore'
Lila genius took several trips from the Hub
Northfeld in an endeavor to interest one
II our citizens and finally in sheer despera'
on sent him check for ten dollars to cover
lis EXPENSES TO Boston for the purpose of in
Festigating the concerto Our citizen TOOK
h the iunket all right but, instead OF said
|ompanvs extracting "bones' from his
Rocket sufficient to reimburse them (and have
little spending money left oyer) he claimed
missing link in missing promised inter
tiew with Vice President Hooper, in whose
bank they said their collateral was deposited
lent back home an unfavorable report and
saied for the sunny south: and their rep
resentative who comes up TO see him Just
prior TO Uncle Sam s descent upon the I'M
Derial trustees few days ago learned OF MS
departure for the orange groves with rage
md vexation of spirit Send us some more
,hecks, please
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
JACKSONVILLE.

School in this district closed Friday.
w J. Sheldon was housed last week with
severe cold
Mr.. and Mrs. Omer Sheldon visited rela-
tives in Wardsboro over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfred Hosley were recent
visitors at Charles Hosley's in Manchester.
Earl Dorset was at home from Burr and
Burton seminary for short vacation re-
Gently.
Miss Abbie Houghton of Bondville spent
last week visiting friends and old neighbors
in this place.
M. W. Kingsbury returned Wednesday
morning to Leominster Mass, where Mrs.
Kingsbury still remains
o. O. Kngsbury was in Chester last
week. He will soon move to farm IN that
town for the coming year.
Ernest Coleman, who has been at work
here for some months, has returned to his
home in Schodac Landing, N. Y.
Frank Pier sprained his right knee while
at work in the mill Monday, severely enough
to make travelling a painful and difficult pro-
cess.
Recent visitors in the place have been
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Williams and little son
of Simonsville at G. E. Hunts; Ellery Clay
ton of Andover at o. o. Kingsbury's; Eugene
Sheldon of Chester at .0mer Sheldon's, and
Mrs. julius johnson of Dorchester, Mass,
at J. M Dorsett's and Emory Axtell's.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
WEST wARDsBoRo.

Mrs NJ L. Rice is home from New York.
Miss Grace Payne closed her school last
week.
1t is expected that the state evangelist
will preach at the church Sunday morn
ing, Feb. IS and 25
The L. s. c. met in good numbers last
week Thursday at W. ], Davidson's, F. l..
Adams carrying some Of those not able to
walk A surprise was enjoyed in the way
Of refreshments. The next regular meeting
is Feb 90 at Z. o. Robinson's. The circle
met at NJ. L. Johnson's Monday evening TO
braid hats,
The Christian Endeavor society had a
supper and entertainment last week which
was well attended The entertainment, which
was in charge Of Misses Ethel Eddy and
Sadie Davidson, consisted Of music, Of which
Reads orchestra furnished a large part Mrs.
II. Waite sang fine solo and Miss David.
son sang solo which was encored as was
also one OF the amusing selections given
by comicnlly dressed chorus. few cha
rades were given.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
UNCOMFORTABLE.

Mrs. 4. C. Nourse was in Chester Tuesday.
julie Grover and John Parler are drawing
lumber TO Chester.
Mrs. William Austin has returned from
visit in Chesterfield, n. H.
Charles Stone and E. H. ODER are draw
ing lumber for J. A. Gould.
Mrs. Juliette Corey has returned after
long visit in Springfield, Vt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Torrey and Mrs. H. +.
Parker were in town Tuesday.
The mill is shut down for repairs but is
expected to start again next week.
Irwin Tuttle who has been at work for
George Hobart is on the sick list.
Hobart & Keefe are filling the mill yard,
so il begins TO look like old times.
We have snow enough now to make good
shedding and the lumber men are improving
1t.
A. C. Nourse, who has been on the sick
list for some time does not improve as de-
sired.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
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GREEN RIVER.

A dance will be held at Union hall Feb.
90.
Surprise parties are all the rage. now
a-days
Mr.. Buffum of West Guiford is cutting ice
from the pond.
The lumber men are all glad to see the
snow and every one is busy.
John Barden and two sisters Of Brattleboro
attended the dance az Union hall last Friday
night
As Judson Barney was taking the body
off his sled he stepped in front OF one OF
the horses which dove for him, striking him
under the eye, making an ugly wound which
four stitches were required TO close. He is
making a good recovery.
There will be birthday party in Union
hall, given by the many friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. D. Thompson, Monday evening, Feb.
10. All are cordially invited to attend and
ladies will please bring cake. There will
be dancing in the hall and fine time is
assured for all,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
r Il Minot has gone to Boston.

R. H. Minot has gone TO Boston.
Mrs Dwight Proctor is visiting relatives
Fn Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Holton spent sun
day in Springfield
Dr. N. P. Wood is entertaining his broth
Ter and wife as his guests.
Clifford Lyman is assisting in George
drug store part of the time.
Jerome Hallet is moving his goods to his
bately purchased farm in Erving
H. V. Martineau from Wendell spent sun
day with his family at the Farms
Mrs Amy Slate is entertaining her sister,
bliss Carrie Tufts, from Chester, VI.
II. II. Frary was in Leyden last week, a
guest of his son, George II. Frary
Miss Nellie Cummings was expected home
from Boston the first of the week
Miss Nettie A. Rogers, a teacher in Wen
Hell, is guest of Miss Mildred Brown.
Charles Severance has sold his wood lot
b. West Mortified to Allen and Aldrich'
c. c. Mosley has bought of L. NJ streeter
tf Greenfield real estate on Mill street
The Woman's Relief corps will hold a
meeting in the S. of VS. hall this afternoon.
W. r. Moody conducted services in John
kon's hall at South Vernon Sunday evening"
The farmers living on the upper farms are
billing their ice houses with ice from Doane
bond.
Mrs Jennie Davis is quite i'll with cry
kipelas and is being cared for by Mrs. Rob
nson.
Mrs G. B. Fairbanks Of Roslindale was
he guest of DR.. and Mrs n P. Wood last
week.
Miss Della Howes, who spent Sunday with
per parents at the Farms, returned to Hins'
Pale Monday
! Mrs Fay Billings has a good sized class
n violin playing and while in town she stays
With Mrs Tolman.
Clarence Britton Of New York, youngest
on of the late Charles Britton, is guest OF
is brother in town.
| Three large barges carried loads OF merry
eminary girls on sleighride on SATURDAY
evening part of them going to Mt. Hermon.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Herbert Reed has sold the barber shop
to Joseph Garreau.
Charlie Moulton Of North Bennington il
the new baker for G, g. Hunt
Rev. +. f. Coburn went to Bellows Falls
Monday, returning Tuesday night.
L. E. Collins and family have gone over
the mountain for few weeks stay.
G. H. Davenport of Brattleboro was in
town on business Monday and Tuesday
Mrs. John Bailey and two children were
at c. d. Farnum's from Saturday till We'd
ne sday.
The schools closed Friday. Miss Mary
starkey. who taught in district No, 9. re-
turned to her home at Troy, \. H., satur-
day.
Fine sleighing and the lumbermen are i'm
proving the time. judging from the amount
of logs drawn into the mill yard this week.
They are piled high and still coming.
Jury trial was held at Riverside inn
Monday afternoon and evening in the case
Of Dir. Millneton against the town of Win
hall. to recover bill for professional ser
vices. Jury decided in favor of Millington.
Cudworth & Pierce for Winhall, j. G. Martin
for Millngton.
SeNerNl from lnlh Nliidbt oNtNh'eN '"N
calico ball at North Derry, Wednesday even
ing. It was success. Miss Amy Strong
received the prize, handsome water set for
the prettest costume. North Derry is full
of unique entertainments this winter. Next
comes Sheet and Pillow Case dance, Feb.
90.
At the Pig social given by the NJ. E.
ladies last week nearly 100 people par
took of the G. supper, which was followed
by several pleasing features, among which
was guessing the amount of money in the
pig which had been previously filled. f.
A. Hulett won the first prize, Arthur Allen,
the BOBBY. L. T. Landman won the prize
in the watermelon frolic, also in the pig
conundrums and Herbert Reed won the BOBBY
prize the nuts.
The Sons of Veterans gave an entertain
ment in Farnum's hall Saturday evening in
honor of Abraham Lincoln's birthday to
which the G.. A. r.. w. R. G. and other pa
triotic people were invited. Addresses were
made by Rev f. z. Coburn Rev. j. Fl. Ben
nett and L. R. Pierce, interspersed with pa
triotic selections on the graphophone, and
a reading by Mrs. Z. s. Davis, after which
light refreshments were served and social
hour enjoyed by all. It is well to honor
the memory of the noble heroes OF the past,
and we are glad South Londonderry is fall
ing into line
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
JACKSONVILLE.


Ozias Kingsley is quite sick.
Mrs. Bliss is critically i'll with pneumonia.
Several teams tIrned in Wednesday and
finished drawing Mrs. Lcgie Marceau's logs.
Mr.. Howe, who resides on the Griffin farm,
lost another horse Monday. This makes three
which he has lost since he moved here.
The annual fair and festival of the ladies
of the Universaist society was success in
all departments over 100 couples joined
the dance and little was left of the Is
chicken-pIes The sale of articles and the
candy booth netted good sum. The gross
receipts were s232.55; S169.79 was Melted
after paying expenses.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
WHITINGHAM.

Clinton Read went to Boston Tuesday.
Mrs. Lurissa Brown went to Rowe Sunday
to visit relatives.
A temperance lecture was given at the
Baptist church Tuesday evening.
Mrs Jerome Dalrymple of Rowe and her
sister were in this place Tuesday.
The teamsters are rushing their logs to the
mills, improving the recent snowfall
Watson Hicks of North Adams, Mass
came Tuesday to visit his grandmother Mrs.
Fowler.
Lewis sprague Of Readsboro has been
working at the hotel since Mr. Browns de-
parture.
Gardner Morris Of Chicago has been here
on visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Morris
Edgar Busby, who went TO New York sew
eral weeks ago to work, not liking his job
has returned home.
Mrs H. A, Wheeler, who has been in poor
health for several weeks past went Monday
TO North Adams where she will go to the hos
pital for treatment Her husband accompa'
MED her, returning Tuesday night. Mrs.
Demiug also went TO North Adams Monday
for medical treatment returning Tuesday
night
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
WARDsBoRO.

Lucia Gleason spent Sunday with her IA
Their, j. 4. Gleason
Miss Grace Pike OF Brattleboro is visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs r. b. Pike.
W. C. Smith returned 10 his home in
Springfield, Mass, Wednesday morning.
Mrs Frank Waite went to Williamsyille
Thursday on her way home TO Brattleboro
Mrs George Place, who has been here
with Mr. Place has returned TO Rawson'
willie.
Jennie Newton Of Winhall, who has been
staying with her grandmother, Mrs. James
Lackey, has returned 10 her home.
About 40 friends and neighbors OF Mr.,
and Mrs Dexter Waite gave them a surprise
party Wednesday evening, Feb Q, which was
enjoyed very much by all. The date was
Mr.. Waites birthday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
WESTMINSTER WEST.

The valentine social and penny supper
Wednesday evening was well attended IN
spite of unfavorable weather, two large LOADS
coming from Putney.
The community here in this part OF the
town comprises about lao inhabitants, % Of
this number being aged people over 10 years
old. Their united ages are LII, an average
Of rs years.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
GUILFoRD.

Excellent ice is being cut on the Coombs
mill pond.
Mrs. George T., lloughion has two fine
broods Of chickens week old
The ladies union society will hold their
annual sugar supper at the home of Mrs
George p. Miller Wednesday evening, Feb
~ There will be musical entertainment
and supper will be served from o'clock
All are cordially invited TO attend
Zero weather and the worst snow storm
Of the winter combined have not frightened
away the advance guard Of the robin forces
which were seen in different places month
ago. Mrs II. a. Wilder saw one this week
near her place. They are here TO stay
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
BRoOKLINE.

T. H. Morse attended the Methodist
church anniversary at Putney this week.
Mrs. F. L. Potwine and daughter Hazel E.
L. Bailey and Miss Ernie Derry were
southbound railway passengers Wednesday.
The main shaft in +. L. Pierce's mill broke
one day last week and sent draw wheel
humping against the floor. Fortunately no
one was hurt.
Every available team is drafted into SER
vice to deliver logs to the mill-some $4,000
to 1000 daily--to improve the bit of sled
ding.
We arc glad to note the mineral spring
farms as wearing added cheerfulness OF
home, happiness and comfort due to the in
coming of a new bride, the wife of Lucien
Martin.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
What Produces Eggs?

Green Cut Bone and Meat is said to
contain the elements which stimulate
egg production during the extreme
cold weather of February and March.
II is sometimes difficult to obtain, but
anv one in New York or New England
sending $3.50 to C. S. Page, Hyde Park
VT can therefor secure two hundred
pound barrel, freights prepaid to his
station.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16

| roually- Railway onicials Would Econo'
rige by centralizing Business Other
Northdeld News
Tho citizens ON both sides OF the river
aroused with indignation at the sugges'
| IN the railway officials to move the pres
\, s,otinn now located at South Vernon to
| Mint one mile south and, with view to
I, d,ouy. make II railroad center for both
business Of South Vernon and North
IA The trouble has come from the agita.
| NJ BOARDING the grade crossing OF the Il.
NJ and Central Vermont at South Vernon
ghjgb are about 100 feet apart with no gates
1 ma naqmen Sometimes 1t is impossible
| .ross the tracks as cars are left standing
|, the crossings; also II is not unusual to
ga a long line Of ears separated at the
| .s,ipr In allow one team to pass through
|, al then there is no one 10 warn the drivers
\ uodestrians of the danger when they are
brought together
4 ,Itbourh no accident has occurred for the
q, ton years people have seen some narrow
4 amos at both crossings. Over 20 passeh'
~ ,roins pass over the crossing daily and
l,.or no freight trains, and there are also NJ
do, tvn engines shifting ears all day SO
E,ro is continual hauling and backing Of
I.i,bt ears from one road to the other and
-,ss both crossings and the short road
Az is a bad place TO be caught in driving
Nervous horse,
Accordingly petition signed by more
/ an 200 Of the leading citizens and taxpay'
T. ,yiI he presented to the Vermont rail
Iooa commission asking for the abolition OF
|,ro Grade crossings on the principal thor.
\ ,bfore of the town, and of the erection OF
now union station, the old one being, the
sidents declare, an eyesore and IN every
Iay undesirable
Tho matter of abolishng the grade cross
|, gs has been subject of discussion in town
4 ce,inr for the last six years, and commit.
Ioos have been appointed to see the railroad
lWcials They report that the officials OF the
aston and Maine railroad are ready TO do
n e;r share if the Central Vermont viii do
4 mart. But the latter, the committee men
|ov have refused TO do anything for the pres
H. and so the matter has dragged along for
f. last six years. Should the railway Off
Halls decide TO relocate the station the resi-
ants of South Vernon fear their village
lopId he deserted and the citizens of this
|own would be equally displeased to have our
|,otion moved II is said that a flag man
Ird new station would satisfy majority
Il tbe petitioners but nothing will be done
Intil the annual town meeting in March ex.
lent to present the petition to the raliroad
commission and request hearing
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16

All old time Cough Syrups bind the bowels;
This is wrong. A new idea was. advanced
two years ago in Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar, This remedy acts on the mucous
membranes of the throat and lungs and
loosens the bowels at the same time; 1t ex-
nels all cold from the system. 1t clears the
throat strengthens the mucous memp nonsh
etc Sold by Geo. E. Greene
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16

d. S. Worden & Sons have recently pur-
chased fine horse.
A birthday party will be given Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. d. Thompson at Union hall, Green
River Monday evening. There will be dane
ing and ladies will please bring cake. All
friends are invited.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
GUILFoRD CENTER.

The grange meeting called for Wednesday
evening has been postponed to Thursday
evening, Feb. %.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
EAST DOVER,

Mrs Janet Snow is in Brattleboro this
week visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Pratt.
An entertainment in celebration of Wash
ington's birthday will be held in the Baptist
church Feb. 90, exercises to begin at 7.45
p. m.
Mrs. D. NJ. Hale finished Saturday four
weeks work at the camp of Boyle & Davis
at West Dover, where her husband is EN-.
ployed as sawyer.
About so East Dover and Williamsville
friends gave Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Moore a
party at their home Tuesday evening. Games
were played and supper was served and o
very enjoyable evening was spent
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-02-16
cITIZENS ARE INDIGNANT
LOCATION OF so. VERNON RAIL
ROAD STATION UNDESIRABLE,

Vould pisplease Northhcld and So Vernon
roually- Railway onicials Would Econo'
Misc by Centralizing Business-other
Northaeld News,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-03
THE SPRING IS H[RE

And everybody needs spring medicine to purify their blood and build up their system before tl,. -varm weather sets In. Before buy- Ing any spring medicine elsewhere call at Penns. Ndse Cos store ,u,I get a soc bottle of their BEET. WINE, IRON for 3ac. II has no equal.
 Have you tried our Sardines, ! cans for g cents.
 Two 15 cent cans of Salmon. .25 cents Large cans of Salmon for. 10 cents Sousei MackereI. .....1 r. and IS cont. Kippered Herring. ........ 2O cents Smoked S-rdineS . : to r. rents Finest SsrdineS. ....... lO rsurs Also a variety of other canned fish lt
 PENN. MDSE. co.
 ifs HAST VAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-03
W E VIE

heard 1t said that nice sweet pop corn would cure dyspepsia, scrofula, Rheumatism, liver and kidney disor- der. nervousness, chills and fever, erysipelas, malaria, catarrh, cold feet and the sickness known as the blues. We'll, we never did actually see, a case tried. But it is our intention to give each person making purchase on Wednesday and Saturday after moons and evenings a large package
 Absolutely free) of cheerful pop corn. We do not vouch for the pop corn curing any of the above dis eases, but we do know it is very nice tasting and quite palatable, too. But as far as your health. strength and happiness is concerned. you will al- ways be blessed with all three if you will drink nothing stronger than good tea and coffee. Of course we mean the quality we sell because we are sure we've got the best quality for the price you pay. This week we will have a special premium with one pound of coffee on Saturday evening after 6 o'clock. And during the week we will as usual give you a special with one pound of our war ranted good Tea or Baking Powder. Our price on Baking Powder is 45 cents, not 50. -1s.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-03
The department of charities will

The department of charities will meet at 7:30 o'clock tonight.
 Thomas McGrath of Riverside street has purchased the block of James Moore on Luke street.
 The Queens Daughters will hold meeting in St Patrick's hall te- night and the chaplain will be pres ent and read his report.
 Louis Seibert Iof 30 Pratt place, who has been in ill health for some time. and who has been visiting at the home of his brother in East Hampton, has returned very much improved in health.
 Yesterday Patrolman Halpin shot dog belonging to William Mulvey of Washington street. The animal showed signs of rabies and was killed at the request of the owner. The officer put it out of business with the first crack out of his shooter.
 The committee in charge of the Knights of Columbus ball. which will be held in the Auditorium on Easter Monday evening, April 16, has de- cided favorably on the requests oe many prospective patrons to dispense with the array of boxes that some organizations consider a necessary adjunct to affairs of this nature. Ow- ing to the large attendance expected it has been found impracticable to furnish sufficient boxes to accomrno- date the dancers who would natur- ally wish to occupy them. The ab- sence of boxes. 1t is believed, will work toward the perfection of d more cordial and congenial atmcs- phere and will not inconvenience those who wish to dance. The sides of the hall will be crashed and will be furnished with substantial and solid settees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-03
S3.75 FOR S1.00

With guarantee that the goods ARE o. K.
 COMBINATION NO. ]. 1 bottle Cognac Brandy. ...... $l.oo 1 bottle Blackberry Brandy. 100 l bottle Imported Sherry. ...... .i5 1 bottle Imported Port. ......... 10 Total, S3.75 All four bottles for Sl.0O.
 COMBINATION NO. ?. bottle Belle of Nelson. ...... S1.21 1 bottle Blackberry Brandy. 100 1 bottle Imported Port. ....... 70 1 bottle Imported Sherry 70 Total. .............. $3.75 The whole bunch for S1.00.
 COMBINATION NO. 3. 1 bottle Holland Gin. .......... S1.23 bottle Blackberry Brandy. 100 1 bottle Imported Sherry. 10 1 bottle Imported Port. ...... .iJ Total. .............. S3.75 The Greatest yet for S1OO
 COMBINATION NO. 1. bottle St. Croix Rum. ........ S1.21 bottle Blackberry Brandy. LOO 1 bottle Imported Port. ..... .15 bottle Imported Sherry. ....... .i5 Total. .................. S3.T5 Yours for the long green.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-03

Agency for Paris Modes Paper Pat terms. the best 10c pattern made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-03
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Naturalists' club.

Naturalists' club.
 Court Falcon, F. of A. @.... Naomi chapter, o. E. s. St Jean Baptiste society. Anchor lodge, N. E. O. P. Patriotic Sons of America. Fraternity lodge, I. o. c. T. Nosahogan lodge, I. o. O. F. Good Cheer council, o. C. r. Old Glory assembly, x. F. L.. Carpenters and Joiners' union. Progressive council. o. U. A. M. Bricklayers' and Masons union. Sanctuary Onward. A. o. s. of \. Barcelona council. K. of c. Drug Clerks union
 E. F. Durand company, No II, U. a., K. P.
 Jacques Cartier conclave, No s1O, . o. H.
 Falcons Pride circle, st9. Con- 'anions of the Forest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-03
White Waist Pat-
 terms
White Embroidered
 Robes

New patterns in mercerized white goods. stripes, dots and figures at 12la. 10 and 25 cents yard. Dotted and figured Swisses for waists and suits at 9 to 15 cents yard.