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The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-05-03
Putney and Vicinity
PUTNEY.
Sketch of Charles Davenport, Puney's
Oldest Resident.

The Boston Globe Of Wednesday con
tanned a group picture Of Charles Dayen'
port. Mrs. Charles Kilburn, Mrs. George
Guy of Springfield Mass, Mrs. Albert
Pinard of Springfield and her son, Al
bert. Accompanying the illustration was
the following dispatch from Putney:
Charles Davenport of this town has
several distinctions to his credit. lie Is
the oldest man in town, having Just pass
ed his oath birthday. He is the oldest
OF five generations in an unbroken line
who are now living, and he Is the only
survivor. so far as he knows, OF the old
Connecticut river boatmen who ran fiat.
boats between Hartford, Conn. and
White River Junction, VT. Mr.. Daven-
port has been i'll for some time, but he
is now improving. He has vivid recol-
lsctions of his boating days and tells some
interesting stories.
He was born in Dummerston April 20,
1913, and was a son of Charles and LYDIA
lKathan) Davenport. His uncle, John
Davenport. owned a steamboat which
piled on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers
between Pittsburg and New Orleans, and
when he was young man Charles Day
export began work as engineer on his
uncle's steamer. For two years he re
manned at that post, and on one occasion
took fire while at anchor in a port IN
Arkansas. and after fighting fire until the
flames were beyond control he jumped
overheard and swan ashore. When he
returned home he found his brother
George Davenport, owner OF tiatboat on
the Connecticut river, propelled by poles,
or sails when feasible. Mr.. Davenport be.
gan work for his brother and for Il or ID
years he was captain: carrying soapstone
principally on the downward trip and
returning with merchandise. Atterward
he took up carpentering and stone ma
sonry.
He married Hepsibeth Amidon OF Dunn
merston. She died 80 years ago. Mr..
Davenport was then running the ferry
between this town and Westmoreland. y.
II. His second wife was Rocella page
Campbell of Brattleboro. She died after
IL Years. For IA years Mr.. Davenport
has lived with his daughter, Lydia, wife
of Charles Kilburn, in this village, Mr.
Davenport has two sisters. Mrs. Martha
Colburn. aged rs, of West Chesterfield,
y. H.. and Mrs. Elvira Hadley, aged SO.
of Buffalo. y. Y His children. all by his
first wife. are Mrs. ARENAS Fields OF
Rosedale. Kan. Mrs. Eliza Plimpton OF
Warren. Mass. Mrs. Ellen Streeter OF
Worcester Mass Charles X. Davenport
Of Chesterfield Factory, y. IT,, Mrs. Brad,
lev Leach of Westmoreand, \. H., and
Mrs. Charles Kilbum Of Putuey.
In his younger days Mr., Davenport was
very muscular. and he often engaged in
lively tussles with a tame bear. which
was a mascot on his uncle'S ship. He
never had a serious illness until last
winter.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-05-03
SOUTH VERNON.

Nansel Peeler has gone to Stratton'
VT. for a few days.
w. N. Tenney gave a chalktalk at
the chapel Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Lee are guests
this week at G. H. Newton's.
T William Denton will speak in the
chanel at the usual hour Sunday
T.. L. Weatherhead has returned from
Cuba and is visiting his old home.
Frank Corser has taken position at
Easthampton, Mass, on the b. u M. rail-
road.
Mrs. A. Wheeler and Mrs. Martin
Brown are on the sick list. MIS- George
Alderman is improving.
Mrs. Edward Fitzhenry and Fred Bailey
of South Boston, Mass, were over-Sun-
dav guests at L. w. Baileys.
Mrs. J. L. Stockwell and little daugh-
+o-. Of West Brattleboro were recent
g 1Tl of her mother, Mrs. N. Tyler.
Harry Alderman was at home last week
for q few DAYS. He is employed at pres
emf caring for fast horses IN Springfield
Mrs Mrs Martha Collar has returned home
onJ Mrs. A. Brown has taken her place
With her daughter, Mrs. W. johnson Tor
mi Mrs. "'T Frank L. Hunt and her daughters,
Mabel and Ellen, and Miss Edith Stolte
Of Brattleboro were over-Sunday guests
at W. H. Newton's. - IL,
AZ The sunerintendent of Amherst college
creamery. Mr.. Humphreys, with >. A
Poers visited all the cream patrons ana
v;ewed the taking of the tests TINS week.
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WILMINGTON.

NJ W. Stickney is quite i'll at the ho-
tel.
F. W. Choate went to Albany Wednes-
day.
| V. /. Adams is stating his grain store
! this week
Lewis f, Strawser was in town the
first of the week.
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
| D.. Rice is very i'll.
A. H. Watson of New York city was
at the Tavern the first of the week.
Francis Z. Ray, who has been i'll for
several months, came to the street Mon
day.
Superintendent and Mrs. George F.
| Roberts are visitors in New York this
week.
The carpenters are beginning work on
| Charles II. Parmelees new house on High
street.
Mrs f. w. Crosier and Miss Jessie
Adams were North Adams visitors We'd
nesday,
Miss Augusta Boynton is making ex-
residence.
The friends of Mrs. John shadler of
| New York will learn with much regret OF
her serious illness.
! Rev. and Mrs. A. n. Blackford return
ed April 25 from a two weeks vacation
spent in Bridgeport, Conn, and Newark,
\. j.
II. D. Allen has had his store painted
and papered and is fast getting his stock
of new goods into their places, ready for
his opening.
John j. Gleason has purchased the
meadow belonging to J. H. Kidder on
| West Main street and will erect house
| this summer.
Misses Grace w. Pitman and Jennye
| d. Crowel returned to Adams, Mass,
Monday. having been guests OF Mrs. +.
W. Crafts at the Tavern.
Austin H. Watson of New York and
Mr.. Burrows of Cleveland have been in
town this week looking after the inter-
ests of the Forest and Stream club.
Mrs. Gertrude Kingsley was called to
sherman this week by the death Of her
uncle, Lucius Plumb. Rev. 4. n. Black
ford officiated at the funeral which was
held at Mr. Plumb's late home on We'd
nesday
]. J. Gleason recently bought of J. H.
kidder his meadow west OF the village
and has begun the foundation for house
which he will occupy as soon as complet-
ed, having recently sold his place to E.
H. Baker.
Mrs. S. Dean and sister, Mrs. Davis,
have moved from Jacksonville to Mrs.
Deans house on Shafter street. Mrs.
Miranda Faulkner has also moved from
Jacksonville to NJ. A. Browns tenement
on East Main street.
J. Albert Buell. and F. W. Crosier left
Friday noon for Rutland, planning to re-
turn in the automobile Mr.. Buell. recent
" bought. They started with it,, but
found the roads in such bad condition
that they decided to wait a while, so re-
turned on the noon train Monday.
Rev. E. C. Slower preached his farewell
sermon Sunday morning to large CON
gregation On Monday Mr. and Mrs.
field, Me. During their residence in
Wilmington they have made many warm
friends who regret to have them leave
town.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-05-03
BERNARDSTON.

Ray Atherton was victim of appen'
dicitis for which an operation was per
formed Wednesday morning. Speedy re-
coyery is hoped for as the operation was
apparently successful.
There will be an Epworth league, social
at Mrs. Cynthia Parks next Monday
evening. All are cordially invited. The
social circle will meet for work at lC
o'clock Thursday, May 8. Dinner will be
furnished.
Mrs. Martha Blackman, widow OF, Hor,
ace Fox. died in Worcester last week and
was buried here Sunday. She was 81
Years of age, a native Of Charleston, ;
c. Mr.. Fox was an uncle OF John W.
Chaplin.
The farmers who sell milk and cream
have organized under the name OF Bern,
ardston Dairy association. The president
is A. B. Warner, secretary l.. y. STATE;
directors. A. S. Atherton, Leon Doohttle,
b. B. Hale and M. L. Corbett
The friends and Pensioners of Rev.
E, N. Frary, 40 in number, gave him a
pleasant surprise party last Friday even
mo Flowers and money were presented,
the occasion being his birthday, anniver-
sary. Refreshments were served.
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LEYDEN.

Mrs. c. II. Robertson is quite i'll and
attended by DR.. Cram.
Miss Hattie Newcomb of West Deer
1 field spent last week in town.
Bertha Davenport is teaching in the
high school at Netcong, \. j.
c. O. Hescox, who has spent the last
year in town, has returned to Tacoma,
Wash.
The Nelson telephone line has been ex-
tended over East hill by putting in
seven new boxes.
Preston Stowe and his sister, Flora, of
South Halifax, Vt, made short visit
at Fred Legate's Monday.
c. c. Severance passed his 05th birth
day Tuesday. April 49, He had some
callers and gifts of fruit and money.
5. T. X. Davenport has hired the, Ches-
ter Wilcox farm and moved into the va
cant tenement in Mrs. Wilcox's house.
Mrs. II. Z. Mowry visited her daugh-
ters, Mrs. Oscar Hawks of West Deer
field and Mrs, Frank Chapman of Bard
wells Ferry Saturday and Sunday, re-
turning home Monday
Bessie Getchell was the guest of Belle
Severance at Mt. Hoyoke college Satur-
day and Sunday. She visited Henrietta
tSgOOd at NtItillelu SEMINARY anu le-
turned home Monday.
William Knowles Cooper general secre-
tary of the y. NJ. c. \. OF Springfield,
viii give an illustrated lecture on his
western trip in the Town hall next Sat
urday night. 1t has been decided not to
have supper though it was given out
there would be one. Mr.. Cooper will
preach Sunday morning.
The comrades of Leyden have engaged
Rev. Il. f. Birks of Deerfeld to. deliver
the address on Memorial day and every
body is cordially invited to avail them
selves of the opportunity to listen to
what is sure to be well worth hearing.
The usual program will be carried out and
further particulars will be announced lat
er.
The water was drawn from the lower
reservoir at Leyden Glen three weeks ago
Thursday. An enormous amount OF muck
has been taken out and the bottom
secured out by the use OF streams OF wa
ter from the fire hose. Formerly 20 men
worked from two to three weeks and 1t
was not possible to get the bottom OF
the reservoir thoroughly cleaned. Now
nine men have done the work and the
basin is so secured out that it is down
TO clean pebble bottom. The water was
let in Monday after the gates had been
repaired. 1t is believed that so much
muck has been taken out that the capac-
itv of the reservoir is increased 2OOO,-
600 gallons. 1t was thought better to
do this early in the season so that the
reservoir would fill before there was any
diminishing of the flow of water in the
sfrannoS that feed it,
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which was being driven rapidly through
the street.
Mrs. y. w. Loveland of South Hadley
| Falls. Mass, was guest OF her sister
Mrs. H. f. Taft, at Sunny Side Farm
last week.
Rev. II. L. Buffum is adding an elec,
tric attachment to his lantern so that il
may be used where there is electricity
with greater efficiency.
Col, w. II. Greenwood post, G.. a. r.
and Col. w. ii. Greenwood Woman's Re,
| lief corps have been invited to attend
services in the Congregational church Me-
mortal Sunday.
Miss Ella Tatro, who has been EN-
pluyed as iinisher in a paper mil at
| Ashuelot. returned last week and entered
the employ Of Captain William Robert
son at his mill here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Clouse and children,
Harold and Ellen, left Monday for their
new home in Los Angeles, Cal. They
have been guests of Mrs. Clouse's sister,
Mrs. NJ. G.. Williams for the past week.
Miss Caroline Hopson of Burlington has
been engaged by the Baptist church TO
assist the pastor for a few days beginning
about the middle of May. Miss Hopson is
at present employed in similar work in
the west part of the state. She Will as
sist especially in the service of song.
Rev. H. Z. Buffum gave the third lee
ture of the series on Bunyan's Pilgrim 5
Progress last Sunday evening. The lee
ture will be continued, another being CIV
en- next Sunday evening. The lectures
are very interesting, and all are cordial
" invited to be present
\ May social was held in the yestry OF
the Congregational church "Wednesday
evening. The program consisted OF trip
around the world The story was read
and the audience supplied the names OF
places visited by guessing from articles
which represented these places. Refresh
ments were served.
The services at the Baptist church next
Sunday consist of worship with sermon
by the pastor at l045, followed by the
Lords Supper Bible school at y IN.
The Superintendent has promised sur
prise for the school next Sunday. Chrls-
ton Endeavor at 100 led by Miss +. NJ.
Walkup. conservation meeting. Lecture
at 7.3O with stereopticon views.
Dorothy May Littlefeld, II months and
10 DAYS old. daughter of Scion and Lila
n. Littlefed OF Springfield, Mass, and
granddaughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. George \.
Iittleheld of Brattleboro, died April %
of meningitis. The body was brought to
Putncy Friday for burial in Mt. Pleasant
cemetery and was accompanied by the
mother. Mrs. Lila +. Littleteld and
daughter, and George \. LttletieId and
Miss Grace Littleiield.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-05-03
NoRTHFIELD SEMINARY.

The chapel talks given by DIR. John
Douglas Adam have been a source of
much inspiration and help to the stu
dents.
The school sport for this spring is
hockey and the enthusiasts are watching
with interest the preparation of the
hockey field in front of Marquand hall.
The seminary campus is rapidly assum-
ing its usual beauty of appearance, as
the work of clearing away the rubbish
progresses. The students have been
warned to keep off the grass"
The challenge games in basketball have
begun, and great is the excitement they
arouse. The teams representing the diff
ferent halls are well matched, making
the possession of "the cup" a possibility
to each.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-05-03
DUMMERSTON.

There will be an informal reception to
Rev. and Mrs Cogswell in the church
vestry Friday evening, May 10, to which
all are most cordially invited.
The last meeting of the Ladies club
was held at the home of Mrs. John
Houghton. 4 very pleasant afternoon
was spent and all enjoyed the bountiful
supper. Five new members have Joined
the society. The next meeting will be
held in the church vestry, May 8, at 2
p. m,
Rev. Herbert f. Buffum of Putney will
give his lecture. The Christ Among Men,
at the Congregational church next Tues
day evening. May 7, at 7.3O. This lee
ture is illustrated with 100 stereopticon
reproductions OF famous paintings and
works of art covering the life Of Christ
from birth to ascension. Many Of these
slides are colored. Admission free with
silver Offering to cover the expense Of the
evening
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-05-03
WEST GUILFORD.

Mrs. Henry Mortified has finished
working for Mrs. Nichols,
Charles Wood is on the sick list with
DR.. Bradbury in attendance.
Ed Reed finished working for fl.
Nichols and returned 10 his home IN
Hinsdale.
Charles Jones returned to his home in
Troy. y. H., after visiting week with
Homer Thomas.
A number of walking delegates" com,
monty known as tramps have passed.
through this town recently.
Beware of the game wardens. This Is
for the benefit of those persons who pass
ed through town recently with fish rods.
Mrs. Elma Haywood was in Putney
last week to attend the funeral OF her
brother, David She has the sympathy
of the community in her bereavement.
The entertainment by the young peo-
ple of the Baptist church Tuesday even,
ING was NOV as well attended as they had
hoped for The proceeds amounted to
$40 which is to be used to repair the
horse sheds The entertainment consisted
of the playing of a dozen records on a
monograph owned by S. Merritield, reel
tation by Ida Phelps, address by Rev;
T. NJ. Sparks, recitation by Maxwell
Boyd remarks by R. B. Thomas with
several songs by the audience. Maxwell
Boyd was the only "colored person pres
emit. Refreshments OF cake and coffee
were served free.
The farmers finished making maple
sugar and syrup last week when all Of
their utensils were filed The sugar and
syrup is of excellent quality this, year,
being light colored and fine grained. The
majority of the farmers have filled all
their orders and have large quantities on
hand. Prices are high yet and probably
will be so as the pure-food law is being
enforced. O. Hale made two tons OF
sngar William Warren 800, Hosea Fisher
500 il. Nichols 400 and n. Butfum $50
Gallons of syrup. r. Thomas, W. Akley
Charles Phelps and Eli Lee made large
quantities but their records were not OBJ
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-05-03
VERNON.
Sketch of Mrs. Eliza P. Allen, Towns
Oldest Resident.

Mrs, Eliza Paine Allen, now in her
Goth year. is not only the oldest person
living in Vernon, but she Is one oil the
most interesting and entertaining persons
in the town, says despatch to the Bos'
ton Globe. ,
Mrs. Allen comes from long lived
race, many of her ancestors having lyed
TO be more than 90 years old while her
grandmother Mrs. Jerusha Smith, OF
Winchester, n. H., reached the age OF lU2
years. Mrs. Allen resides with her, son,
Jason Cady Allen, who has held all the
town offices and served in the legislature
She is constant attendant OF the Adj
ventist Christian church, She makes
special effort to attend church on rainy
Sundays, saying that these are the sun
DAYS when her presence is most needed
1t was strictly religious atmosphere
in which Mrs. Allen was reared, and
she recalls that when girl she and other
children nut away their playthlngs ev,
cry Saturday and shutdown and RETAINED
from noise and laughter until the follow.
ing shutdown, when the observance OF
Sunday was at an end. When SCOTS
Waverly novels appeared she became
much interested in them, but her par
ents put stop to her reading them, Mrs;
Allen was the daughter of Roswell and
Clarissa (Burt) Doolittle, sixth in de-
scent from Abraham Doolittle,. of New
Haven. Conn. the ancestor. of all the
Doolittlcs in this country She was born
in Townshend February %, 1872. In
1892 she was married to Robert Allen.
The couple settled in Wallingford.
They had seven. children, Of whom three
are living. The oldest is Orrin, Peer
Allen. of Palmer Mass, a well-known
historical and genealogical writer; the
next is Jason Cady Allen, of Vernon,
and the youngest is Robert Clark Allen,
of North Springfield.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-05-03
WEST HALIFAX.

l. L. Hall sold 20 head of cattle to
Charles Ashley in Deertield, Mass, this
week.
Mrs. Laura Phillips has finished work
for A. F. Worden and Mrs. Viola Gates
has taken her place.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Phillips were at
their daughters, Mrs. Merritt Booth 5,
in Colrain, Mass, over Sunday.
Charles Thompson, who has been quite
sick in Nottingham, was moved Tuesday
to his fathers, j. G. Thompson's, and
is better.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Cooke Of Brat
tleboro and Stella Cooke OF Orange,
Mass. were at their fathers, L. >.
Cookies, over Sunday.
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the mistaken idea, that the grange would
enable the farmer to buy for less than an
article cost and sell for more than it
was worth. Brother Whtcomb gave as
his reason for joining the thought ex-
pressed by our state master, "A grange
true to its principles can and will work
with the church and perform a work for
the uplifting OF humanity" State Master
Pierce also alluded to the help the or
der had been to the farmer in shaping
lust, national laws and rural improve
ments. At the next regular meeting to
be held MAY 3 it is hoped that o. f.
Peck. G.. c.. Wright, Annie X. Thomas
and W. +. Whitcomb will give talks on
school topics after which chance will
be given for all to speak on the sub
loot
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C. w. Brooks of Brattleboro visited hi
family over Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. E. Whitman has been quite
| i'll again this week.
James Lester of Charestown, n. H..
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Gates
Mrs. Fannie r. Huntley of Brattleboro
visited at j. n. Underwood's Wednes
day.
Mr.. Boswell of South Acworth, n. H.
is a guest of his nephew, NJ. IL. &. Ever
leth.
Mrs. J. A. Taylor of Brattleboro. is a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Everleth this
week.
Mrs. Annie Evans of Brattleboro came
Friday for a brief visit at her brother $,
F. G. Everleth's.
Two candidates were initiated in Gold
en- Rule chapter, No 3, U. L. D, wed
nesday evening.
Mrs. F. D. Kendall and daughter; Miss
Bessie of Brattleboro, called upon friends
in town Wednesday.
Miss Jennie NJ. Hills of Fitchburg,
Mass, was a guest of Mrs. f. 5. Harris
Monday and Tuesday.
VIII f. Taft of Corona, n. Y, came
Thursday to Sunny Side Farm to visit his
father, II. E. Taft, who is i'll.
Miss Maria A. Pember spent from Sat
urday until Monday with Mrs. Charles
i. Williams in Mortified, Mass.
TIL family of VIII Page of Bellows Falls
have recently moved to Miss Nellie
Murphy's house which they have rented
C. S. Wizards pet coach dog, Phoebe,
was killed suddenly Sunday afternoon, be
ing struck in the head by an automobile
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More News from the New England
States.

If any one has any doubt as to the vlr,
tue of Foley's Kidney Cure. they need
only to refer to Mr.. Alvin H: Simpson
of Willimantic. Conn, who, after almost
losing hope of recovery, on account OF
the failure of so many remedies, finally
tried Foley's Kidney Cure, which he says
was Gust the thing" for him. as four
bottles cured him completely. He is now
entirely well and free from all the sui
fering incident to acute kidney trouble
Sold by All Druggists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-05-03
SOUTH GUILFoRD.

The Sunday school at Packers Corners
has recognized and chosen the follow
ing officers: Superintendent, Rev iona
than Cartmil; assistant superintendent,
Harry w. White; secretary and treas;
urcr, Mrs. Walter L. White; teacher OF
admit class. Rev. jonathan Cartmlll;
teacher of primary class, Mrs. Harry W.
White. The Sunday school will begin
NAV 70 at $50 p. m. and will continue
every Sunday. All are cordially invited.
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EAST DUMMERSTON.

The grange held its usual meeting April
30 with a good literary program, and dis
cussion of the question, What Farm
Crops Are Best Adapted to This Locality,
and is il Advisable for Farmers to Adopt
Some Specially? The next meeting. May
II, is children's night Refreshments of
ice cream and cakes will be served. Mem
bers are requested to donate literally
without further notice.
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Death of Mrs. Adeline Wright Moody.

IT,. laarb Of Mrs. Adeline Wright
yd,J, widow Of the late Medad Moody,
o .y'', r.t Monday morning. Although
M ,' NJ 1ioodr had been in feeble health for
; .,s 'y Years her last illness was of short
im stIl trained nurse being in attend
.n ~p' Irt a faw d,ys, She was 81 years of
,n t i'' J,nghter Of Harry Wright and
| 4, i ," mt one of a family Of eight
,Iapran hen. brother Lockhart in the
T l.5' ' bain~ tbe oniy survivor of her IA
,fsr. f fsmTr She married Medad Moody,
m5o n fl. famons evangelist. in 1874,
,ni n ,ba fonr children born to them
S rI1 a,e liying During the last few
Trs rr Of her ill., she has been most ten