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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally
and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, Zoe per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
Cured Of Rheumatism.

Mr.. VIM. Henry Of Chattanooga,
Tenn, had rheumatism in his left
arm. The strength seemed to have
gone out of the muscles SO that it was
useless for work." he says. 81 ap
piled Chamberlain's PAIN Balm and
wrapped the arm in flannel at night,
and to my relief found that the pain
gradually left me and the strength re-
turned. In three weeks the rheuma-
tism had disappeared and has mol
since returned" If troubled with
rheumatism try few applications OF
Pain Balm. You are certain to bt
pleased with the relief which it at,
iords. For sale by all druggists
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

keep the child mind close to nature
and to nature's God and give to them
the mental and soul development so
richly at hand"
Mr.. Stanley said that 40 schools in
Lincoln county teach agriculture and
he expects the whole 100 to do SO
next year. He told how 1t is done;
81 have urged the teaching Of but
four pOints-seed selection and test
ing, soil preservation, moisture con-
servation and elevating the idea Of
farm life before the boys and girls Of
our state. When the study Of physi-
Ology was first introduced into the
common schools IL was very elemen-
tary, but as time passed it became
more and more extended until the
text used now 10 this state is very
minute in the description and ex-
planatIon Of the form and function Of
the various organs Of the body. So
with the study Of agriculture, We
should begin with the elementary
points and when once the idea gets
rooted il viii soon reach out into 8
wider field"
Seed selection was described. He
had with him . box Of corn. he
showed how to test the seed snd sx-
planned bow important It is that
farmers should understand the re-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
Military Whist Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Forney pleas
,ntly entertained about 40 guests
last evening at military whist in
nor Of Miss Ely. Mrs. $. A.
cooper. Miss Cecilia Lower of Council
irove, A. NJ. Ward and DIR. E. E.
Hazlett won pretty prizes. A dainty
lunch was served.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

The Kidneys and the Skin. 1.-THE
kidneys are weak or torpid, the skin
win Be pimply or blotohy. Hoods
sarIaparflla strengthens and stimu-
lates the kidneys, and clears the COM
plerion. By thoroughly purifying
the blood Il makes good health.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

Spring Winds chap, tan and cause
freckles to appear. Pinesalve Car
bolized applied at night will relieve
that burning sensation. Natures own
remedy, Acts like ponltice and
draws out Inflammation. Sold by
OF. Townsend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

"Doans Ointment cured me Of co
Eema that bad annoyed me q long
time. The cure was permanent. ~
Hon. s. W. Matthews. Commissions
Labor Statistics, Augusla, Ne
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

KODOL For Dyspepsia clears the
stomach and makes the breath as
sweet as rose. KODOL is sold by
druggists on guarantee relief plan.
1t Conforms strictly to the National
Pure Food and Drugs Law. Sold by
Townsend, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18
WON BALI GAME.
MISS DONICA ELECTED SECRE-
TARY AT HERINGTON.

OratOry Contest Results in Victory
for Peabody Hope Girl Leads In
Defamation Supt. Mccormick
HOn0red.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-04-18

There are many kidney remedies
but few that accomplish the result,
"Pineules" is a kidney remedy that
contains no alcohol or opiates Of any
kind, complies with the National Pure
Food and Drug Law, guaranteed to
give satisfaction. Thirty day treat
ment for 81. Inquire about "Pine-
ules." Sold by G 7. Townsend,
druggist.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
GUILroRD,

Temperature was from 30 TO 10 below
in the east part Of the town yesterday
morning
Mr.. II. NJ. Newton has been very
feeble this week. Her daughter, Mrs.
Peiounlaine, has been with her part OF
the week.
You can do your banking by mail with
perfect safety. Especial attention Is gwen
10 this department by the Brattleboro
Trust Company.
Mrs. Jane Mcllen went to Bpttleboro
two weeks ago 10 assist in the family oil
Ernest Nivier, but was taken I'll there
aud carried 10 the home Of her son VIII.
At hrst il was feared TO he case OF pneu,
monia, but she is now getting along all
right.
Miss Chloe May Franklin is severely
i'll with acute bronchitis. She came home
from Bmttleboro about two weeks ago
10 care for other members of the family
who were nearly all down with the
grip. They are better now except Miss
Chloe. who has apparently improved but
very little as yet.
Edward Tubbs OF Guilford, VT, whose
place was visited by Officer +, l.. Well
man Of Guilford, armed with search
warrant was in court to answer TO
charge OF stealing iivegallon can OF
Kerosene oil from Frank Shears store IN
Bernardston last Tuesday night. The can
was identified as belonging 10 Mr.. Shears;
Judge Field found sufficient cause TO Ind
the accused guilty and filed the case
away ON payment of costs.-t'reenteld
it,n, in Sprinctclc Republican Jan. %.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
Putney and Vicinity
PUTNEY.

Riley Amidon is on the sick list this
week.
Putney grange will have is installation
Of officers this evening,
+. T.. Robertson is in New York this
week ON business trip.
Miss Ellen Marcy attended the teach
ems institute at Newiane yesterday,
Misses Rnth Robertson and Annie
johnson visited over Sunday In New.
fame.
Mrs. Florence Blood returned this week
after an absence OF several weeks IN
Dummerston and Brattleboro.
Fred l.. Taft of Worcester Mass, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. l.. Taft. al Sunny Side farm.
Mn. II. @. Eyerleth, Grand Electa, was
one Of the guests OF Bingham chapter,
q. T.. s., al Bmttlcboro Tuesday.
Iudson II. Derry is unable TO attend 10
his usual work at the W. a, Cole Paper
company's mill on account OF illness.
Mrs. George II. Gorham OF Bellows
Falls is a guest OF her sisters, Mrs. II. r.
Waite and Mrs. II. j. Smith, for few
days.
You can do your banking by mail with
1BIftNi kAltANs i@NltAlhA hAhNhNANh ha'NH
TO this department by the Brattleboro
Trust Company.
Mrs. c. d. Taft. who has been spend
ing several weeks at sunny Side farm,
returned to her home in Whitman, Mass
Saturday.
Leon w. lIoughton and 4. g. lloughton
OF Fitchburg, Mass, were ~ town over
Sunday, called BY the Illness OF thelr
mother, Mrs, Belle NJ. Houghton
The basketball team Of the Putney
high school played a return game with
the Bnttleboro high school O9 Monday
at West Brattleboro and was defeated.
II. G. Everleth and sister, Mrs. An.
ME Evans OF West Brattleboro, started
Tor Florida Sunday, called by the serious
illness OF their sister. Mrs. Wesley Phll-
lips.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Whitman OF Bald.
winsville came Saturday 10 Vi. ID: WHIT
mans. Mr.. Whitman returned Monday
but Mrs. Whitman will remain Tor two
weeks.
Mrs. Stella Campbell, trained nurse,
who has been caring for her brother,
Cortez Boutwell,, during his recent illness,
returned to her home al Northampton,
Mass, Saturday.
| Cant. William Robertson, j. T. Clarke
IC. s. Willard, H. G.. Everleth. II. 7.
Farr attended the annual meeting OF the
stockholders of the Valley Fair associa-
ton at the Brooks House, Brattleboro,
| Friday.
4 stated meeting of Golden Rule
chapter, O. +. s.. will be held Wednes-
day evening. Jan. 30. The initiation
ceremony will be deferred until later, on
account of illness OF members and their
. families.
The Fortnightly club meets at the
home Of Mrs. II. c. Warren today with
/ Mrs. II. S. Coe as hostess. The program
for the meeting will include a paper on
Sheridan by Mrs Far and one on Gold.
smith by Mrs. Pierce.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
SOUTH VERNON.

Miss Mabel Willard of Bernardston is
at work at c. II. Newton's.
Rev. J. William Denton will preach in
the chapel Sunday at II a. m.
Several of the teachers attended the
institute at Newfane yesterday
Mrs. Martha Tyler fell and severely in
jured her hand recently. Miss Dora
Fairman is assisting her at present.
Mrs. d. L. Howe of Ashuelot, n. H.,
who is Sc years Of age. has come to live
with her niece, Mrs. George Alderman.
L. L. Weatherhed expects to 60 to
Cuba next week. His brothers and sis
tiers were entertained on his account at
the old home last Sunday by Mr.. and
Mrs. w. J. Weatherhed.
The school in district No. 2 taught by
Miss Ruth Hawks will give an entertain
ment in the school room Friday evening,
Feb. TO- The program will consist of dia-
logues, Rotations, songs and selections
on the photograph. A small admission
fee will be charged and the money is to
be added to the fund for a flag for the
school. All are cordially invited to at
tend,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
WESTMINSTER.

G. w. Wilkins has been in New York
city recently.
Miss Bessie Wright went to somerville,
Mass, Monday.
Misses Helen and Blanche Wilkins are
visiting relatives in Athol, Mass.
Mrs. G. II. Walker returned from
visit in northampton last Saturday.
W. $. Fem makes weekly shipments
of poultry and eggs to Stony Brook, Mass
G. b. Hall has started for southern
trip in the interest OF the canning FAC
tory.
George Woodburn and Robert Loyeioy
Of Springfield, VT, We're IN town over
Sunday.
Miss Annie Thomas and sister Elizabeth
were called to Keene Wednesday on ae'
count Of illness.
The Westminster basket ball team
played with the Walpoe high school team g,
Wednesday evening in the town hall: Inc
game resulted 81 to S IN favor OF the
Westminster team.
The townspeople are sorry to heal. OF
the severe illness OF Fred Marks, who Tor
merly lived in this place. Miss Carrie
HAYWARD who is working in keene, has
been called to Mr.. Marks's home IN West
moreland
The next meeting OF the Fortnightly. club
will be held at the home OF Mrs. j; =.
Leach next Monday evening, Motto. Hath
not jew eyes Hath not jew hands,
organs. dimensions, affections, passions
The program will be as follows: The jew,
his Character and Prosecutions, MIR.
blanchard; The Ghetto jew, Mr., Bish-
on. The jew as Financier, Wallace
Ranney: Reading from Stories OF the
Ghetto, Mrs. Bishop.
At the last meeting OF Boyden grange,
the lecturers program opened with items
of interest by members, followed by TINS
program: Why and How Should We PloW
Our Field, Harold FarringtoD; Peach Cul-
ture L. G. Tuthill; reading, Courtship IN
the Country, Annie X. Thomas; debate,
Resolved. that the Greatest Help OF the
Grange Comes Through Encouragement OF
Study, Thought and Expressions OF
Thoughts. rather than through Entertain
ments and Social Help, affirmative, K. u;
Metcalf. negative j. w. Collins, followed
bv discussion among members. AT the
next meeting each member should bring
some item of interest or any thought on
the purchase and use OF fertilizers and
discuss the question, OF what should the
Lecturers Program Consist, to Interest
and Help Me the Most? Worthy Master
r. d. Metcalf requests the members to
come a little earlier so that he can open
the grange promptly at p. m.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
GuILFoRD CENTER.

Mrs. Z. \. Pierces mother, Mrs. Wood.
ard OF Holyoke, Mass, came Tuesday for
a few days.
Miss Minnie Thayer, who has been i'll
with grip, is not able to 60 TO her school
yet. but is gaining.
Mary Clark, who has been confined to
her bed for the past three weeks, is not
able to sit up much yet.
Congratulations are extended TO Mr.:
and Mrs. +. A. Pierce upon the birth OF
son, Tuesday, Jan. p.
Mrs. Blanche Sumner and little daugh,,
ter OF Halifax visited her father and
mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Legate, also
her brother, H. W. Legate, last week.
There are number sick in this yiicin'
ity with the prevailing distemper., Mrs
NJ +. Bullock's school was reduced from
IL to two or three last week, owing to
sickness among the pupils.
Mrs. Herbert Waite was operated upon
for appendicitis at the Bratteboro Memo
rial hospital Tuesday morning. The OPP
Grafton was successful and she is doing
we'll
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
VERNON.

Mrs. B. A. Streeter went to East
hampton, Mass, Wednesday to spend
week with her daughter, Mrs Arthur
Jackson.
There will be special meeting Of Yer
non grange next Tuesday evening for re-
hearsing and making preparations for the
next regular meeting.
The members of Vernon grange are to
have an oyster supper and dance next
Thursday evening, Jan. 81, at the home
of A. G. Barnes. and an endeavor is be-
ing made to have the occasion a success
in every particular. Leitsinger's orches-
ira has been engaged to furnish music
for dancing. Intermission and supper
will take place at 10 o'clock. The grange
hopes for liberal patronage.
Col. John Hunt. who died Jan. 81 in
Brattleboro, was native of this town
and formerly owned and occupied Wood
lawn farm near Vernon station. now
owned by E. H. Akley. Col. Hunt sold
out here in 1871 to E. L. Norton of Bos-
ton and moved to Brattleboro, and later
bought Drummer farm which had since
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
NORTHFIELD FARMS.

Mr. and Mrs. 0sgood Leach spent few
days in Boston last week.
Miss WINNIE Dresser has been visit
ing Mrs John Putney of Orange.
Charles Leach has finished saw mill
lob at Bernardston and is home for a few
days.
Frank Parker of Pine Meadow has re-
Gently purchased fine pair OF gray
horses.
Mr. and Mrs Harness have been en-
pertaining their son Frank from Boston
recently.
Several residents of this section are on
the sick list, but at this writing most OF
them are improving.
Some of the farmers have filled their
icehouses but those who have not are
sorry to see the snow disappear
There was pleasant party at the
Wentworth homestead given by Mrs
Nellie Dresser in honor of Mrs. Bertha
Fishers birthday last week.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
JACKSONVILLE.

w. B. Warren of Halifax was in town
Monday.
Halbert Stetson is reported more com
Portable.
Mrs. Frank Snyder is recovering from
a severe attack of pneumonia.
II. Bert Howe has finished baling hay
on the Henry Wheeler place.
Martin A. Brown of Wilmington was
in town the first of the week.
Mrs. Lurissa Putnam, who has been
i'll several weeks, is very low at this writ
ing.
Owing to the bad weather and small
attendance the grange installation was
again postponed
w. S. Allen attended the annual
meeting of the Valley Fair association IN
Brattleboro last Friday.
Mrs. Charles Brown and three sons,
formerly, of Roberts, ILL.,, but now at az
Greenfield, are visiting in town. Mr..
Brown and eldest son are on their way
there with carload of goods.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25

NorthReld, born in 1919. the son Of Asa
Siatton. lie was employed here As a
carpenter, later in llosion, and went 10
Greenfield Ia lsis. In 1851 Mr., siratton
married for his second wife Ellen ~
SAWYER of this town, daughter Of Asa
SAWYER, who survives him, His death
took place in Springfield Friday,
In the recent transfers of real estate
notice Is made Of the sale from hrydone
SAWYER Of bath, y, H., 20 Edwin I.
Graves. property located in West North,
field. Charles II, otis has bought Of
Chandler s. Mum Of TIL real estate on
the Meadow road. 500, Pearl NJ, Miner
and Ellie ID. Stearns have sold by guard
ian to Edward Robinson real estate on
Plain street. SIS. W. II. Burrows 10 /.
u, Allen, neal estate ON the west bank
OF Connecticut river
The Fortnightly club has particularly
attractive program for next Monday al
ternoon when il is expected that Proi
Elizabeth llanscomb. Ph. d., head OF the
English literature department, OF smith
college will speak at ; o'clock. As many
in town not members OF the club are de-
sirnuS Of hearing her the executive com
mitteee has decided TO arrange for an
open meeting that every interested indl'
vidual may have an opportunity OF AT.
tendance The subject 10 be considered
is English Literature.
In the Jan. 81 issue Of the New London
Telegram notice was given that the New
London division, No. 500, Order of Rail
way Conductors, was instituted with mt
ting ceremonies and a banquet was
served at the Croker House. At the
business meeting the officers were in
stalled among them being a former resi-
dent of this town, George l.. Spatiord,
who is secretary and treasurer The d.
vision starts with a membership OF about
SO aud promises to become one Of the
strongest and most valuable branches Of
the organization.
Mrs Mary Z. Wells Smith spoke in the
Unitarian church last Sunday morning IN
the absence of the pastor, Rev. ID. Nj.
Wilson. The suhiec, was the Woman :
Alliance, and Mrs. Smith gave a short
history of the society, its aim and pres
kent methods of working. Her remarks
were supplemented by Mrs. d, NJ. Wi.
son. who told of former work with the
Alliance and the advantages in having
every church represented in the national
alliance. Mrs. Smith afterwards spoke in
the Sunday school giving several interest
ing anecdotes in connection with her
books. and further delighted the children
by telling of a new book she was writing
which would soon be ready for publica'
tinn
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
One Foggy Morning.

They were seated on the cracker bar.
rels and soap boxes in the village
grocery in an Oakland county town
swapping yarns.
II saw a fog on the Pacific coast, +"
said one, that was so thick that you
couldn see lantern six inches
away"
"Pshaw!n said a native. eli Jinks
the carpenter, tells of goin out to
single house one foggy mornin right
in this town, an shinglin four feet
out on the bosom of the fog before he
noticed his mistake. Made Hi terri
Bile angry to waste an hour rippin off
all them shingles! Detroit News.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
MARLBORO.

The Winchester school opened again
Monday. having been closed week on
account of the illness of the teacher.
Alice Whitney, who was Obliged to
close her school last week on account OF
an attack of appendicitis, was able to
resume her duties again this week
The Ladies' Aid society will hold its
annual meeting for the election OF oftl-
GERS at the parsonage Wednesday,. Jan.
30. The men will meet the same day to
cut wood for the pastor.
Considering the severity Of the wealth
err and the number afflicted by the dis
temper which is prevalent throughout the
town. there was good attendance at the
visit to the pastor and family Wednes-
day evening, and it was a very pleasant
occasion to all present.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
A Well Advertised Poultry Food.

A satisfied customer is the best adj
vertisement any business house can
have. Such expressions as are given
in the following letter from Asahel
Puffer of Jericho, Vt, are Indicative OF
the kind of advertising "Page's Per
fected Poultry Food" receives. 1t also
accounts in large degree for the enor'
nous sales of this staple article. Here
is the letter: ~ wish to keep the agen.
CIV for Pages Perfected Poultry Food
another year. call your Poultry Food
the best 1 ever used, and the neighbors
all speak very highly of it. "
Any one sending his address on a
postal card. to G. S. Page, Hyde Park,
VT, and mentioning this paper, will re-
ceive by mail, free, postpaid, sample
package of "Page's Perfected Poul.
try Food"
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
Mortified, Mass.
Fortnightly Club Spent Enjoyable
Evening.

One OF the pleasant events of the. sea,
son was the social entertainment enjoyed
by the members Of the fortnlghtly CLUB
aud their invited guests, each member
having the privilege To invite one. There
were about 20 present aud after social
hour there was short literary program
The musical numbers We're gwen by Mrs;
". Il. Moody, Miss Grace Bailey and
II. +. Field, all Of whom We're heartily en-
cored. The song by Mr.. Field was by
request the same as given a year ago at
the same place. Prof, Henry w. Hast
ing.. elocutionist at Mt. ileimon, was
introduced by the president and mad
most aeceptably, also responding. to a
hearty encore The tables were bcauti,
fully decorated with china, cut glass and
silver. Mrs. Bessie Symonds and Mrs,
Fred Kellogg poured, while the daughters
brought to close very enjoyable even
ing, which was one OF the most important
social functions of the winter.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
puMMERSToN.

w. A. Miller has mounted a circular
saw on a sled with his gasoline engine
and has begun to saw wood.
e. R. Barnard of Mt. Hermon, Mass,
is expected to occupy the pulpit at the
Congregational church next Sunday.
G. N. Crosby & Son of East Dummers-
ton are filling large order for boxes to
be used in the paper mills at Putney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Holton who have
been visiting relatives here and in Brat.
tleboro for several weeks, have returned
to their home in Rutland.
We understand the state board of ag.
riculture has had an invitation to hold
a meeting here this winter. We sincere
ly hope it will accept the invitation.
Mrs. D. w. Gates, who has been ailing
for some time, was taken to the hospital
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25
WEST HALIFAX.

Marion Eames is i'll with mumps.
Will Higley, who has been very i'll with
typhoid fever, is improving
There is TO be a class sociable at Rev
w. j. Nile's Friday evening.
Mrs. Verna Plumb Pierson is so much
better that she has dismissed the trained
nurse.
The funeral of hurry Thomass infant
son was held Tuesday, Rev. w. j. Vile
officiating, and burial was in the village
cemetery
Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt Booth have re
turned from their wedding, tnp, TO mel
fathers. They viii make their home in
Colrain, Mass
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-01-25

in Brattleboro last week where she I'm.
derwent an operation for the removal OF
cancer. Mrs. Gates seems to be do
ing well.
Paschal and Frank Laughton were in
an accident last Tuesday morning that
might easily have proved serious, They
had started with their engine and saw
for Adolph Walters where they intend
ed to saw wood. In crossing Austin
Laughton's pasture the sled slowed of
a steep bank, throwing the boys off and
letting the engine roll several times over
down the bank. After good deal Of
hard work the engine was reloaded and
taken home to undergo repairs. One can
Of gasoline was smashed and the saw was
badly sprung, but it is thought that the
damage to the engine itself is not Sc
rinus