Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-08-24
WILMINGTON.
Both Sides Nominate Good Men for the Of
fee Of Town Representative.

About 90 voters attended the republican
caucus at the town hall Monday evening.
Don o. Butterfeld was elected chairman
and J. A. Buell., secretary. Heman b. Ware
placed in nomination for town representa-
tive Leslie H. Adams, and Mr.. Adams was
unanimously nominated. The following jus
tice ticket was presented by the committee
appointed by the chair: c. 4. Butterheld, ].
H. Kidder, E. NJ. Haynes, l.. ". Boyd,
Frank H. Fitch, Don o. Butterfeld and J. II.
Goulding The democratic caucus was held
Immediately afterward ana was attended by
about the same number OF voters. Eli H.
Porter was duly nominated as candidate for
town representative and the same justice
ticket as adopted by the republican eau
Gus was endorsed.
Mr.. Adams is the son OF Henry Adams
and is associated with Z, NJ. Haynes, his
father.in-law in carrying on their farm in
the north part of the town. He is gradu-
ate Of Albany Business college and has been
one of the school directors for several years.
He is favorably known as an honest, up
right citizen and is well worthy Of the honor
which has come 10 him. Eli II. Porter, the
democratic candidate, has represented the
town twice previously and made an excellent
record both terms. He was member Of
important committees, being chairman of
the general committee four years ago. He
was democratic candidate for governor two
years and received the full party vote He
is president Of the Wilmington Savings
bank and director of the new railroad com.
pany that is extending line to Somerset.
He has been connected with various enter
prises OF local character and has shown
good judgment and an enterprising spirit in
whatever capacity he has been called to FILL
Whether Mr.. Adams or Mr.. Porter is elected
pn A tha vii ha rail-
ed. Without doubt the vote will be very
close.
Irving D. Palmeter and his bride are in
town for week or more.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Gardner Of Troy
are in town for two weeks.
Mrs. Nicholas Macdonald Of Haines
Falls, n. Y, is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs G. NJ. Russell.
John ]. Howe has commenced his new
house on the site where o. F. Howe's
buildings were burned two years ago
The concert by Guy Brothers minstrels at
Memorial hall Wednesday evening was well
attended and every one spoke Of the enter
tainment in highest terms
The fair and old folks concert given by
the women of the Universalist church at Me.
attended and a handsome amount realized.
W. A. Brown of Jacksonville and E. H.
Porter have purchased land of ]. +. Bas-
sett on East Main street and will erect a
number of tenements this fall and next
spring.
The Forest and Stream club have had
very successful season, the house being well
filled during both months. new building
will be erected this fall to be used as a
kitchen and dining room.
The arrivals at Raponda have been numer.
GUS this week and Mr.. and Mrs Warner
are busy caring for their guests They have
established an enviable record and another
year they cannot fail to have all the patrons
the house will accommodate.
1t seems that we are not to be omitted
IN the way of rallies and on Aug. 30th. Mr..
Clement and r. s. Childs will address us on
the issues of the day We are glad to have
the opportunity to hear these men and the
colored quartet which we expect will be
present. 1t is expected that Fletcher D.
Proctor and some other able speaker will
be here the night before election and of
course this meeting will be largely attended.
we are seeking light and instruction ON
tnese political questions and every voter
should make it point to hear discussions on
Doth sides of the case that he NAV vote
intelligently.