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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
6
Mrs. Pinkham urges women with ovarian or womb trouble to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before surgery. She cites Miss Margret Merkley of Milwaukee who avoided an operation after the remedy healed ulceration and relieved pain, strong, vigorous health returned.
Farmers and gardeners are urged to send a postal card to C. Page, Hyde Park Vermont, requesting a free sample of Page's Plant Food. The ad claims Page's product is genuine, promises to mail ingredients with the sample, and warns that other fertilizers may be imprecise or deceptive.
Central Vermont Railway timetable effective January 1906 lists daily and weekday departures from Braytiokers with routes to Springfield New York New London Troy Boston and Norwich Line connections. Key trains run 6 18 am 7 40 am and 10 15 pm with several weekly patterns and a Norwich Line connection via Fulmer. G C Jones general manager and J E Bentley general passenger agent at St Albans sign off.
Trains in the Conn and Passumpsic Division are affected by a winter arrangement effective October 10, 1904. The notice specifies train service changes and routing for the affected division.
In Vermont court, Reuben Bronson faces murder charges for shooting Charles Lyon after earlier disputes over a dog. Witnesses described threats and the fatal buckshot blast at the Lyon house. Trial includes testimony from Bronson's brothers, the Lyon family, and local residents.
A member of the Chester lodge of Free Masons sent the 1510 charter from the grand lodge of Vermont to the Washington lodge No. 9 for Chester. The reason it lay hidden remains unexplained. It was found recently in a tin case with a miscellaneous sale of small houses and utensils conducted March 90, 1901, from the estate of the late P. H. Robbina.
The report covers Joseph Smith’s controversial conference vote at Salt Lake City, the Rockefeller donation to the American Baptist Missionary Union, Harvard Brewing Co plea and fine, tremors in northern India killing thousands, Carnegie’s pledge to preachers, and Panama Canal commission plans with Theodore Shorita asserting direct business method and regular progress reports.
In East Dummerston, residents report visitors and arrivals at multiple homes, small-town happenings, and plans for the U N A meeting on April 10. News includes maple sugar season, family moves, and school openings with teachers returning after the break. Several locals recover from illness as close-knit families travel between Brattleboro Putney and nearby towns.
Disturbances at Fort Ethan Allen include drunken debauchery in Troop H with 25 men arrested for insulting remarks to Lt. George T. Bowman. A board appointed by Gen Grant investigates discipline and management amid reports of desertions and heavy proceedings.
A federal grand jury in Chicago plans a broader inquiry into beef trust practices following the inspection of eight trunks seized April 10 from the First National bank building vaults. Opening those trunks reportedly exposed the Aetna Trading Company’s hidden business dealings and secret transactions.
Services held at the Congregational church at 7130 bpm begin midweek with Taking Up the Cross by H. R Miles on Wednesday and What Shall I Do with Jesus by L. M. Keneston on Thursday. Friday presents The Wondrous Crow by J. D. King. Saturday Disappointments by W. P. Jackson. Sunday The Resurrection of Christ by W. P. Jackson. Next Sunday April 16 the pastor speaks on Christ and The Twelve.
Foley Co of Chicago originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy and warns that many imitations exist. They urge asking for Foley's Honey and Tar only, noting it is mildly laxative, contains no opiates, and is safest for children and delicate persons. Bold by all druggists.
Mrs EL Rice remains listed with health note while Miss Leone Robinson returns from Jamaica. The 1 8 C is set for Wednesday April 19 at W J Davidson's. Noval Bradley attended church for first time since last August as sermon on Christian stewardship. W C G T U met at B C Ryder's with Mrs H B Nichols reelected president and officers Lymn and Ryder noted.
Mrs. E Young works for Mrs BE Eddy. Orrin Johnson of Jamaica was in town Wednesday. A measles case is reported at Eugene Thomas's. Mrs. A J Pike has returned from Baldwinsville Masa.
A scattered South Windham column reports A J Maker recovering from a recent illness, Alva Harris selling draft horses, Mrs Ella Stewart visiting in Lebanon, Willi e Karlaxton returning to work for Mr Goodell, and several town movements. Obituaries note Mrs Fannie M Baker Bowker of East We tmoreland and Mrs Kilarns Jenison of South Windham with funeral details and survivors.
Mrs Idelie Carlton is sick and cared for by Elnora Rhoades at present. Glebe Mountain Orange postponed its augur party Tuesday night due to rain. Wilton Bubrick buys L Harris house and will run a store at South Windham. Mr and Mrs Will Carlton left for Orange Muse to work on stock farm. Lyman Howard suffered bridge damage this week and Windham settled for the same. John Coleman moved into Bert Howes and will work for Mr Rawson drawing lumber for A A Goodell Held Masa after visiting Sherman Farwel. His daughter Mildred stayed briefly with grandparents.
Harry Bemis plans to work for brother Nin next season while Fr E Ober quickens the season with recent plowing activity. Mrs Nin Bemis visited sister-in-law Mrs W A Marvin of Saxtons River. Mrs E F King died last week leaving a surviving husband aged eighty seven after sixty years of marriage.
Schools in town commence today April 24. Mrs Albert Thurber, who has teen Mr, is recovering. Miss Leura Phillips guest of Mrs C H Learnard in a few days. Mr and Mrs Harry Learnard Brattleboro spent Sunday with parents. Warm weather reduced debt and sugar making improved.
Lovina Phillips travels for Mrs Horace Stowe while Edith Phillips goes to Wellington to work for Mrs Leetus Brown. Harry Spaulding visits his father in law over Sunday. Leland Cooke heads to Brooklyn to drive a bike wagon. Rev W J Viv of Best will preach in the Baptist church April 28 in exchange with Rev Berry. Sugar makers report best run of syrup this spring. Baptist state meet scheduled at Fair Haven September 1 and 27.
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