The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-12-13
LOCAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

o clock hereafter.
The annual meeting of Leo coun'
ell, Knights of Columbus, will take
place Wednesday evening.
The iewelry stores, beginning to-
morrow, Saturday, will be open every
evening until Christmas.
&C. Il. Warmers bakery has been
newly painted and papered this week
and presents an attractive appearance
Will all members of the woman S
auxiliary of the Y. NJ. c, A. kindly
save all their old rubbers and old rub
her of all kinds until spring to be dis
posed of for the benefit of the auXil'
iary9
1t is expected that members of
the Protective grange will contribute
food for the dinner and supper to be
given in connection with the meeting
of Windham County Pomona grange
Dec. 10.
The annual inspection of Canton
Palestine took place last night in Odd
Fellows hall. Major NJ. J. Bradley of
Woodstock was the inspecting officer.
A banquet completed the evening"
program.
The sale under the foreclosure
proceedings of the stock and mixtures
of p. Alexander & company will take
Mace Jan. II. unless the mortgage held
by Thalie Orphanos is redeemed be-
fore that time.
The woman s auxiliary of the Y.
NJ. C. A. is planning to hold New
Years reception, Jan. l. 1905, to whlch
the public, especially boys and young
men. are cordially invited. Particulars
will be given later.
The annual election of officers OF
the Friendship circle will take place
this afternoon. The meeting will be
held in Odd Fellows hall. A large
attendance is desired. Supper will be
served at els O. clock.
There will be a sociable for the
Baptist church and congregation wed
nesdav evening at the home of Or.
and Mrs. II. d. Holton. A musical
program has been arranged ana 1T Is
hoped that a large number Will be
present.
C Menzies Miller will read his
paper on the Opening of Thibet at the
next meeting of the Alliance STUDY
class which will take place at Rev. f.
@ s. Osgood' 8 Monday evening, Dec,
l6. at 7.30. Mr.. Miller was to nave
given this paper at the last meeting
but was unable to do so on account OF
illness.
The annual meeting of the First
Universalist society of Brattleporo
was held in the church parlors Tues
day evening. The reports of the ON
GERS were read and accepted In the
absence of the president, James L.
Martin. F. E. Barber acted as modera-
tor The following officers were elect
ed: President, j. L. Martin; clerk,
Frank E. Barber; treasurer, Clarence
+, Stickney; trustees, Freeman Scott,
Fred C. Sargent and Arthur f. kOo'
erts: auditor, Charles G. Staples. Inc
reports show that the society IS IN a
aourishing condition. In particular
this is true of the financial standing
large number of members were out,
considering the stormy night.
C. A. Borden, who has been in the
PAPER and paper-hanging business IN
Brattleboro for nearly 10 years, VIII
move TO Greenfield Jan. |, having ac-
cepted a position as foreman 1or
Gaines & Freshau in the same line Oh
work. Mr.. Borden will dispose OF ms
store on High street and F. D. Morris,
who has been in charge there, will also
90 to Greenfield to take the manage
ment of the store of Gaines u freshau.
Bv strict attention and careful WORK
manship Mr.. Borden has built up a
large business during his residence
here and has made many friends who
will regret to learn of his departure.
Mr. Morris has also been factor IN
local business life for many years ana
his departure will be equally regretted
The affairs of P. Alexander & Co.,
who run a confectionery store IN the
American building, have undergone le-
Gal entanglements of various xmas
Within the past week. Two attach.
ments were placed on the fixtures ana ,
stock in the store Saturday through
A. F.. Schwenk, counsel for w. Il. wei
.ome of this town and George Mentav-
losm of New York city. The amount
claimed by Welcome is $50, so the
writ sets forth and is due for rent.
Mentavlosm says that sou Woula
cover the amount due HIM. Ihen
came the foreclosure proceedings OF
Thalie Orphanos, who holds mortgage
of 5000 on the goods in the store. Inc
foreclosure proceedings were prougnt
through C. c. Fits. Miss Orphanos is
now in charge of the store as Keeper
II is understood that the firm is pad
Nv involved in the way of outstanding
bills. liens on goods bought and mort
cages on fixtures purchased.
William S. Newton returned sun
dav night from a week s vlslt III
WASHINGTON. D. c. During his stay
there he made short trips to Airing
ton Heights and Mount Vernon. Whlle
in the capitol building Mr.. Newton
had the rare privilege of meeting
President Roosevelt. Among others
whom he met were Vice fresident
Fairbanks, Speaker Cannon, senator
Foraker and William Jennings Bryan
Mr., Newton saw congress IN session,
visited the supreme court chambers
besides making tour of the various
departmental buildings. Judge New,
ton looked in on the supreme court OF
tbe District of Columbia when Judge
stafford. an old friend of Mr.. New
ton s. called him to the desk and In
sisted on Mr.. Newton s presence dur
ing the progress of a trial. MAJOR I.
w Cbilds and Congressman Kittredge