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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
3
A promotional Rexall medical notice argues Catarrh causes many female ailments and touts Mucu-Tons as a germ-killing tonic. It guarantees a trial size for fifty cents with money-back provision. The piece is interwoven with probate notices and town official hearing announcements from Brattleboro Vermont, referencing local legal actions and license applications.
The article honors Vermont soldiers in the Grand Army of the Republic, detailing their volunteerism, fund bonds to cover war expenses, and the state’s early debt payoff. It highlights hospital initiatives, state support for transport and care of wounded, and the strong civic character of Vermonters who supported the Union with valor and reform after the war. It also notes local sports and civic notices and a obituary of Mrs Oliver Person.
Dr Samuel N Bemis died at his home on Putney road after a ten day illness marked by pneumonia following a bout of gout. Born in Dammerston April 20 1826 he practiced in Stamford Abgrlct and Brattleboro where he served as town official and legislator. Survived by a widow daughter and six grandchildren. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm from the house with Rev H R Miles officiating burial at Locust Ridge cemetery.
George White Davenport aged 64, longtime resident of Greenfield Mum, died in town, son of Calvin and Lary White. He studied law with D Ting and had connections to local figures. The obituary notes his prominence in the community and a final illness.
Two obituary notices reflect on Davenport a Civil War veteran and generous local benefactor known for humor and public aid. Whitaker family obituary notes Measles illness and West Brattleboro residence with details of lineage and burial plans. Brattleboro market and local business notes included.
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