Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-03-02
HINsDALE
Articles in Warrant for the Annual March
Meeting,


meeting contains II articles Money Il
wanted TO paint the iron bridge across th'
Ashuelot river; the question OF municipal
water supply is again ON the list, and II u
asked that committee be chosen to In
vestigate and report at the next annua
meeting upon the availability, ACCESSIBILITY
and the probable cost OF such system
additional surface sewers and electric light
are wanted; the expiration In the near futur'
OF the contract with the Brattleboro Cal
Light company for lighting the streets
brings that matter under consideration, othei
questions for consideration concern the
changing OF the discount on taxes; relat
ing TO the town charges OF cemetery funds
the salary OF the tax collector; the sprink
ling OF the streets about the public build
ings, repairing of the concrete walks on
Canal street; state aid for permanent high
ways and the matter OF raising money fol
the care of the lookup.
James Dillon is recovering from severe
illness.
Miss Modena Booth Is recovering from a
few days illness.
William Cove of Keene was in town FRI
day and Saturday.
Miss Annie White visited her sister in
Greenfield Tuesday.
in winchesdon, Mass.
Harold Merritt is suffering from a severe
attack Of whooping cough.
Mrs. j. G. Snow has been visiting Mrs.
G. W. Scott at Winchester.
Michael Mccormick of Fitchburg spent
Sunday at James McCormick's.
All the schools except the high school
have closed for two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Nellie Horton and son of Orange
Mass, are visiting at William Curran' 5.
Mrs. Harry Loomis and daughter of keene
visited at Mrs. Helen Worden's recently.
j. II. wetherbee has sold out his furni'
ture store to Mr.. Lamb of East Jaifrey
Daniel L. Fisher has sold his interest in
the lions Hill press TO Myron Dickerman.
Misses Minerva and Julia Dickerman of
Springfield Mass are visiting at E. n. Wor'
den's.
Charles Stafford fell at his home Sunday,
dislocatng his shoulder and receiving other
injuries
Mrs. A. G. Sergeant has returned from
several weeks stay with relatives at Fitch
burg, Mass.
Miss Lila Belleville has returned from
few days visit with relatives in Orange and
Miiers rdllS
Miss Mary Dodge returned Sunday TO Mt.
Holyoke college after few days visit with
Miss Eva Robertson,
Patrick Mann has moved his family from
the Horton house on High street to the
Stebbins' block on Main street.
Mrs. Nat Butler has returned to Boston
expecting to sail with her husband for Eu'
rope the last of this week or the first of
next
Miss Christina Robertson of Springfield
and friend Miss Frances Moore of Pueblo
Col, spent Sunday at Miss Robertson's
home here.
Thursday was a special day of fasting
and prayer at the Methodist church Ser.
vices were held in the morning afternoon
and evening.
Miss Doris Seaver was awarded the medal
ut the contest of the Loyal Temperance
Legion at the Congregational church Thurs
day evening.
special meeting was held Thursday
evening by the Golden Rule lodge, A. F. &
A. NJ. The E. A. degree was worked on
two candidates.
Mrs. Jennie Powers, the humane society
officer came from Keene Friday and took
the-infant child of Mrs. John Stronix to
the county farm at Westmoreland
The last whist party of the season was
held at the vestry of the st. Joseph's church
Monday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs.
Charles Staples and Daniel Lachanee. Re.
freshments of cake and coffee were served
John J. Carroll has been in Millers Falls
the past week owing to the death of his
mother, which occurred Saturday morning
W. d. Ferren, Henry Holland and son
Roger attended the funeral which was held
Monday.
Miss Florence 0'Neil entertained her class
mates at her home on Canal street Monday
evening, it being her 18th birthday The
evening was enjoyed by playing whist and
other games. Refreshments Of ice cream and
cake, bananas and hot chocolate were served.
The last dance of the season was held
Tuesday evening in the town hall by court
st. Joseph. No. 81, A. c. A. The grand
march was led by Miss Antionette Bergeron
and Oscar Staples. Music was furnished
by the Hinsdae Brass band of % pieces.
Mrs Edward Bergeron died at her home
on Depot street Monday evening of con-
sumption at the age of 80. Mrs. Bergeron
was born in Canada and came here several
years ago. Besides her husband she is
survived by sister, Mrs. Vincent, and
FIVE children, the oldest being but ~ years
00 Ora, EDWARD, IVAN, AHtolHeblt anu
Clara. The funeral held at st. Jo'
seph's church Thursday morning at 9
o clock The burial was in st. Joseph S
cemetery. Great sympathy is expressed for
Mr. Bergeron and his young family
Mrs. Bridget Murphy, widow of the late
Patrick Murphy, died at the home of her
daughter Mrs. H. F. Smith, in Peterboro,
Friday morning of apoplexy at the age of
rs years. Mrs. Murphy was born in Ireland
and for many years she has been resident
of this place A short time ago she moved
with her daughter to Peterboro. Mrs. Muir
ply was woman of great originality, |
strength of character and self reliance, but
these qualities did not overshadow other
characteristics of love, kindness and
thoughtfulness for Others which won for
herr the enduring friendship and affection of
wide circle of friends. She is survived
by one brother, Timothy Hickey of New
Haven Junction, one son, Cornelius Murphy
of New Bedford, Mass. and two daughters,
Miss Anna Murphy and Mrs H. F. Smith
of Peterboro. Among those from out of
town who attended the funeral Mrs.
Sarah Flemming of New Haven Junction,
Miss Bertha Moore of New Bedford, Mass.
John Harmon and son, Frank, of PeterbOro.
The services were held at the st. Joseph
church Monday morning at 10 o'clock The
interment was at Mortified.