Vermont's Great Magnetic Healer Prof Wilkins Offers Cures
A 1905 Vermont advertisement touts Prof. Wilkins as a magnetic healer who claims to cure rheumatism nervous troubles and even the morphine habit. Testimonies from A J Parker Sarah Bunnell and others describe improvements in vision headaches cataracts and fibroid tumors. The ad promises free consultation and asks skeptics to visit the Brooks House reception rooms with a free ride to his offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Wilkins
Sarah Bunnell
Coremont
N. H
Brooks House
Windham County Reformer Highlights Local Notices
Reformer items note ANNOUNCEMENTS from Windham County including events at Universalist and Unitarian churches, town selectmen planning door repairs, church fund drives, and Society meetings. Also reported are a freight derailment near the loco, gifts to Keene humane society, a hospital leadership change, and multiple community happenings from theater to weathered pipes and band minstrel plans.
Easter millinery and neckwear sale
Store offers over one hundred trimmed dress hats priced from 2.00 to 15.00 and outing hats from 1.25 to 4.00. Also unveils a new Keiser neckwear line, claimed to be highly popular, with a note inviting interested parties to view.
Seed Potato Sale Notice From Local Market
For sale seed potatoes described as Early 3 Chip and Barvent varieties. Includes mention of fallow section and medium late Pete varieties yielding well. Other details are fragmentary and unclear in the OCR text.
Local notes on family health and property transfers
The text records several small community items: Victor Swett of Amesbury Massachusetts visiting relatives of H. A. Wheeler, Miss Baliow of Manchester visiting her Wheeler relatives, Ernest Strimpwon selling village property to Homer Boyd with possession May 1, the Wilder family affliction with illness and pneumonia exposure, and Mr Wilder recovering though weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Mike
Mre
Bleemi Wheelers Slater
Baliow
Manchester
Ernest Strimpwon
Homer Boyd
A. A. Wilder
Wilder
Fran Mwiwles
L Nowine
Mr. Wilder
Hart Ellingwood Sells Farm to Vernon Man In Town
Hart Ellingwood sold his farm to Myron Stoddart of Vernon. John Thiemore returns from Charlestown New Hampshire and moves to Alonso Willer’s Woure. Mise Chloe M Franklin improves after illness. Mr Underwood moves his family to John Ryan’s house and will work for Joe Lowry on the Ryan firm. One hundred eight dogs licensed in town to date. balance from last year was $113 after clerk fees. no claims for dog damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Ellingwood
Myron Stoddart
Vernon
John Thiemore
Charlestown
N. H
Alonso Willer
Mise
Chloe M. Franklin
Local News Notes On Residents Illnesses and Deaths
Merrill Blamisten shows improvement from pneumonia as Mary Hughes arrives from Montana. Mabel Hall returns from Holyoke to her home. Mr and Mrs Freeman Scott visit Brattleboro parents. Arthur Snow sick with spine meningitis receives care. Margaret Adams and Helen Bruce return to Brattleboro. George Bennett of West Brattleboro dies after a brief pneumonia illness.
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Merrill Blamisten
Mary Hughes
Montana
Mabel Hall
Holyoke
Mass
Freeman Scott
Brattleboro
Henry Adams
Arthur Snow
Margaret Adams
Helen Bruce
George Bennett
West Prattleboro
Corley Hamilton
Town Visitor Notes and Local Social Roundup
Mrs Bert Gates spends time in Boston. Mr Marey of Palmer Mass was in town early this week. Mrs Francellan Eddy of Brattleboro visits friends here. Mrs Laura Jenkins hosts the ladies aid society on Wednesday. Edward Jaquith returns from Boston medical treatment. Fred Vaile expected home after driving oxen. John and Joseph Dryden and Miss Mecare visit with Mr and Mrs Sherman Cone then return to Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Gates
Boston
Marey
Palmer
Mass
Francellan Eddy
Brattleboro
Laura Jenkins
Ladies’ Aid Society
Edward Jaquith
Fred Vaile
John
Joseph Dryden
Miss Mecare
Sherman Cone
Norwood
Local Sap Run Highlight Noted In Brief
Fragmentary report mentions Allen Bolster and family Etta Boelj with sons. The text is incomplete but indicates a community sap run activity or event last week with local residents referenced.
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Sap
Allen Bolster
Patrick F Sears Dies From Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Patrick F Sears 44 formerly of Wise town died Monday at Pecabyter lan hospital New York City from a revolver wound. He was found outside a house on steps near the door and died soon after arrival. pockets held stock certificates and money. Survived by siblings and a brother in South Coventry. Funeral held at Brattleboro Roman Catholic Church with local bearers. Burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Patrick W Bohrs
Wise Town
Lan Hospital
New York City
Nitin
New York
Winnie
South Coventry
Sears
Michael
Katherine Sears
Richards Hradley
Frank W. Brooks
Thomas
HH. PF. Dimock
Elster
Miaw
Mary Sears
Conn
Holyoke
Mass
Jamen
Brattleboro
Patrick J. Fenton
Eliot Street
Grove Street
BE. J. Fenton
James Sheehy
J. J. Fenton
Bellows Falls
Ella Dow
Lowell, Mane
Michael Sears
Brothers
Miss Josephine Tyler Dies at 22 in Bennington
Miss Josephine Tyler 22 daughter of Mrs Sarah Tyler died Monday at the Soldiers home in Bennington after a three week illness from complications. Born in Brattleboro she lived there until eight months ago. She worked as a bookkeeper at Brattleboro News Store and Fringe Store. A member of Dennis Rebekah lodge she was active in Universalist church youth groups. Her body returned to Brattleboro for funeral services from Mrs David Cooley’s home on Birge Street with Rev E Q S Osgood officiating. Bearers included Fred Weatherhead Springfield Vermont and others from Brattleboro and Bennington accompaniment.
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Josephine Tyler
Sarah
Tyler
Soldiers
Bennington
Miss Tyler
Brattleboro
Brattpboro
Fringe
Dennis Rebekah Lodge
Young People's Societies
The
Universalist Church
David Cooley
Birge Street
E. Q
Osgand
Fred 8
Weatherhead
Springfield
Weat Brattlebors
Cratus Weatherhead
W. O. Cooley
Burlil
Prospect
Thomas Hannon
Grace Hannon
Brattlebhons
Charles Brooks dies after long illness in town home
Charles Dean Brooks aged about 70 dies at the home of William and Newton on South Maly Street after a yearlong illness and a paralytic shock. Born in Westminster Massachusetts May 17, 184, he worked at Estey organ company warerooms and later for Central Vermont Railway in town and Norwich. An accomplished musician, he once served as organist for the local Unitarian church and belonged to the Church of the Advent in Boston. He leaves a widow Annie Harvis and daughter Miss May Brooks of Leominster, Mass, plus half brother EK Brooks of Gardner, Mass. Funeral tomorrow at 2 from the house with Rev. AL Miles officiating. burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
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Charles Dean Brooks
William & Newton
South Maly Street
Westminster
Mast
Stillman
Masorithy
Brooks
Rowton
Estey Organ Company
Central Vermont Railway Company
Norwich
Conn
Church of the Advent
Bostim
Annie Harvis
Newtin
May Brooks
Leominster
Mass
FQ Brooks
Gardner
AL OR. Miles
Prospect Hill
David I Mansfield of Dummerston Dies at 67
David I Mansfield 67 died at home in Dummerston after years of ill health. Born in Salisbury in 1837 to Jessy J Mansfield and Hattie Lurkings Mansfield, he lived in Dummerston 45 years, working as a farmer and teacher. Renowned as a historian, he authored histories of Dummerston and Putney for Vermont Histories Gazetteer and contributed genealogical works. He served as town superintendent of schools and held justice of the peace and notary posts. He leaves a wife. Funeral Sunday at 2 20 p m at Dummerston Congregational Church with burial in Dummerston Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David I. Mansfield
Dummerston
Salisbury
N. A
Jessy J
Hatiish Lurkings
Mansfield
Pst
Drummerston
Putney
Last D. A. R. Daughter of American Revolution Buries in Bennington
Mrs. Sarah Rockwood Burgess, last original D A R member in Bennington County, died at her Bennington home on Wednesday April 12 at age 90. Born in Newstune, she spent most of life in Tennington and was the widow of Richmond Burgess. Survived by four of five children, she leaves 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. her father Samuel Rockwood fought in the Revolutionary War. Funeral services will be held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Rockwood Burgess
Bennington County
Bennington
Newstune
Tennington
Richmond Burgess
Bonnigton
Samuel Rockwood
D. A. BR
National Society
Mrs Sylvester Clark Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Sylvester Clark formerly Edna S Elmer Clark died last evening at her Canal street home after a long illness Born in Dover she lived there until marrying Elijah Elmer later of Dummerston Hill She later wed Sylvester Clark of Pittsfield Mass and lived here seven years Survived by three sons Lucien A Elmer Brattleboro Walter Elmer Pittsfield Mass and Edwin Elmer Denver Colo also two sisters Mrs Pamelin Miles Dummerston Hill and Mrs James Francia Funeral at 11 Monday with burial in Williams cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna S. Elmer Clark
Canal Street
Dover
Elijah Elmer Ager
Dummerston Hill
Elmer
Sylvester Clark
Pittsfield
Mowe
Mre. Clark
Lucien A. Elmer
Brattleboro
Walter Elmer
Mass
Edwin Elmer
Denver
Col
Pamelin Miles
James Francia
Williams
Suffering Relieved by Dr King's New Life Pills
A fragmentary note from C. G. Grayson of Lula Mississippi claims relief from undigested food issues after using Dr King's New Life Pills. The misspelled text hints at a testimonial beginning with relief and references a product sale at a local store.
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C. G. Grayson
Lula
Miss
Dr. King
Colaaive
F. H. Store
Puasetiaad
Unitarian Church to Hold Service Next Sunday
Rev eta Mae good pastor leads Unitarian services at 10 30 A M next Sunday with direct sale after. Theme James ineau.
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A. J. Parker
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Wilkins
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Ryce
Wikins
A. N. Johnson
Grive
Montpelier
Wieke
W. A. Brown
Wiliamaville
Wit
Wilkie His
Jane Coburn
Newfane
Windham County Reformer
Rob Orrin
Guy
Poeter Howe
Lt. Mead
Churel
D. Frank Shen
Enterprise — Society
Alliance
Elise
Unitarian
Diana
Silversmiths
Merton C. Robbins
Weatero
University of Vermont
Chicago
Loc
Keene, N,hs
Humane Society
Jennie EB. Powers
Denman Thompson
Swansey
Albert J. Pullen
North Fond du Lac
Wis
Lebsinger
Edwin F. Putnam
Jr. M. Smith
Western Avenue
Miles
Prospect Hill Cemetery
William Miles
Folice Hall
Newton
George BE. Greene
Charles E.graffam
Fred H. Holden
Charles I Thomas
Daughters of the American Revolution
Della Miller
J. L. Stockwell
Miss Miller
West Brattleboro
J. G. Stafford Wis
Connecticut River
Kansas Farmer
Frank H. Foster
Topeka
Vidma Foster
Foster
Davenport & Moldy
Reformer
George H. Thompson
White River ‘Chair Company
Brattleboro Cabinet Company
Cabinet Company
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Anne FE. Barrett
Barrett Bins
Howard Hospital
Philadelphia
H. A. Moor
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Great Britain
Ireland
France
Switzerland
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Sicily
Spain
Portugal
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Frussia
Europe
Turkey
Roumania
Bulgaria
Servis
Greece
Corsica
Sardinia
Alaska
Cuba
Philippines
Columbian Lodge
Kittredge Haskins
F. B. Putnam
W. Ma
W. E. Hubbard
S. W
D. J. Stelte
W. c. B. Crowell
C. Fr OR Jenne
J.B. Randall
A. H. Combs
J. D
A. Daniels
C. TL. Piper
W. A. Davis
E. M. Angiera
I. H. Wilson
B. Crowell
C. H. Grant
Congregational Church
J. C. Rockwell
Frank Drake
Lissie Carrington
Yeonue of
Minghai
Howton
Gertie
Grange Hall
South Main Street
Morningside Cemetery
Mra
Lisgzle M. Upham
Guilford Street
Arad
Loretta M. Gould
Mra Uphan
Maes
Willan Snow
Murray Club
Fo Uot Y Oelock
Maria Blot
Simmons ‘College
Brattleboro Woman's Club
Sundhore-Domuch
Bratteboro
Methodist Church
Evens Inc
Baptist
Congregational
Pridanv
Baptist Chapel
Lawson
Mr. Miles
W. Jackson
Wellows Madis
George RE. Lyons Granite Company
George CC. Flynt
Wiynt
Menon
Mansa
J. Albert Taylor
Brattlehors
Fisk G
Rovers
Weer Dummerston
Miasw
E FL Brooks
George C. Miynts
Monger
Roears
Hunan Hearts
Russelllriggs
Briggs Farm
Centerville
W. Co. T. U. Hel
Mary —. Tucker
A. J. Stearns
A. Currier
Jane Reed
Maryo . Wardner
Chores Downer
N. E H. Mant
G. H. Clipp
Awa. C. Ware
Henry Moore
Eligabeth Cain
Emily Goodenough
William J. D'Arcy
South Mittatreod
Tom Logan
Arkansas
Tom
Trim
W. E. Nankeville
Mr. Nankeville
Tte
Grange T
Miss McMenimen
William Martinie Tewrllig
Biot Street
Steete
Howard & Yearley
Larolke
Het
Bund Rmoloetrel
HM. D. Ryder
Watt
Christiang
Poltion of
Ruthind
A. Thompson
Smnudl
Fort Dummer
High Friest
Fr. T. Mathison
King
Tennilson Cowles
W. D. Gilwon
F. W. Putnam
H. F. C. Teedt
J. Is Gleason
M. Houghton
Royal Arch
C. EB. Graffin
W. C. Mitchell
FR. Vaughan
Leonie Dompler
Harry Rowe
C. L. Piper
Ler
A. Taylor
J. A. Tavior
Donnell & Davis
Whitingham
Guilford
Marlboro
South Londonderry
GROVE
Patrick F. Sears
Charles D. Brooks
D. L. Mansfield
S. R. Burgess
Mrs. Sylvester Clark
Heywood Go
Emerson & Son
Main St
Brattleboro, Vt
Fred S. Knight
Main Street
Fenton’s
ATR
E. J. Fenton & CO
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