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Newspaper

Windham County Reformer

Location

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1903

Page

8

Hinsdale Brattleboro to Meet on Riverside Grounds on Fast Day

Windham County notes a Hinsdale and Brattleboro baseball game set for Riverside grounds on Fast Day. Church news includes Rev C A Read urged to stay as pastor, Rev EFJ Deane appointed to Colrain Mass, and Harriet B Knapp confirmed as deaconess at Northfield. Community events feature Foresters entertainment, sugar supper by Universalists, and Easter services across churches with cantata and music.

Hinsdale Brattleboro Riverside Grounds Methodist Church C. A. Read EF. J. Deane Calvary Methodist Church Colrain Mass Harriet B. Knapp Warren Vermont Northfield Foresters Oaks Charles Safford Grammar School Rose Mead Blanche Bronson Alfred Walker Susie Packard Ruth Towne Woman’s Relief Corps Allery & Co Universalist Society Town Hall Cheshire County Pomona Grange Wantastiquet Grange Congregational Church W. F. White Methodist Sunday School Congregational Society R. E. Metcalf George A. Robertson Florence V. Goddard Prudential F. H. Fuller E. Keyon Newton Stearns Pixel Pe C. D. Whitaker G. 5. Howe E. V. Aldrich W. G. Booth M. &. Leach Mies Florence Goddard C. EB. Savage C. E. Keyon K. Hildreth C. FE. Savage William Watson Fred Latham Cuba Anna Britton Millers Falls May Lane Washington Hazel Roberts Boston Margaret Leonard Ingal School For Cambridge Ed Talbot Haile & Frost's North Adams

Death of Joseph Brown and two local wedding

Joseph Brown died Wednesday after noon April 8 from measles at 54. He was almost blind but supported his daughter Grace and Susie and sister Mrs. E C Miner, lived cheerfully, Methodist church member. Funeral at Leyden Mass. Eva M King wed Charles E B Lockwood at Northfield Street residence in a small ceremony. Rev. White presided. bride wore blue travel suit. Emily Johnson bridesmaid. John Johnson best man. They plan to live in Athol, Mass.

Joseph Brown Mr. Brown Methodist Church Grace Susie E. C. Miner Rev C. A. Read Leyden Mass W. W. King Northfield Street Eva M. King Charles EB. Lockwood W. F. White Congregational Church Emily Johnson John Johnson Athol Mags Norwich Conn Gilmag Lyman Man Dimimnerstan Mar. Ol Dlina Nourse Saxton’ River Charles Roux M. A. Ty Willianlevitte Charles E. Tyler Westreureland Loring Wheeler Amesbury Mans J. E. Pres Aliston Helton Normany Northratte Eile Grout Atone Albany John H. Prouty Wilmington North Raeiey Adilison Niles of Readstiers Halifax

Dona Bergeron and Misa Flora King Tie May Interchurch nuptials

Dona Bergeron and Misa Flora King were united in marriage at St Josephs Catholic Church with Rev D C Ling officiating. Best man Joseph Bergeron and maid of honor Miss Mary King attended. After a family breakfast at the groom’s home, the couple departed on the 0 24 train for a wedding tour and will reside in Hinsdale.

Lottie Detour Frank Young Highland Avenue Harris Will Springfield Dona Bergeron Misa Flora King St. Joseph's Catholic Church Rev D. C. Ling Joseph Bergeron Miss Mary King Bergeron Hinsdale

Local Society Notes And Community Updates

The supper hosted by Mrs. R. C. Goodrich drew a large crowd with receipts around 86. A mill near Herbert Dudley’s place was moved last week requiring eight horses to haul the boiler and rest of the machinery. Malcolm Barrie, formerly with the Hubbards, visited and had a prior railroad collision but is now well. Mrs. Cora Tisdale spent days in town. Centre schools opened with the same teaching staff. Hinsdale pair N. A. Blouin and Sidney Butler rebuilt a chimney and refreshed plastering. the lower room was papered. Pastor Rev. N. Pieke traveled to conference. no service is planned next Sunday. Mr. Fiske announced he might not return, a surprise to the faithful congregation after two years of service.

Herbert Dudley Lior Mt Malcolm Barrie J. ©. Hubbard Cora Tisdale N. A. Blouin Sidney Butler Hinsdale N. Pieke Fiske

Local Notices and Updates in Town Doings

Henry Chickering remains ill with appendicitis but shows improvement. The ladies benevolent society will meet with Mrs Richard Farr Thursday afternoon and evening. Schools began Monday with Miss Breslin of Woburn Mass teaching in District No 1, Miss Gladys Cheney in No 1, and oo Doolittle of Brattleboro in No. Mr Carpenter who lived on Ellen Smiths farm last year has moved to Wm Chamberlains farm. Wm Snow has moved back to Brattleboro. Larkin Amidon and daughter Mabel visited Greenfield and Riverside the first of the week. Sydney Ware, formerly with Fred Dickerson, has moved into Mrs H B Morgans house. Carl Carlson is working in the blacksmith shop.

Breslin Woburn Mass Gladys Cheney Oo Doolittle Brattleboro Mr. Carpenter Ellen Smith Wm. Chamberlain Wm. Snow Larkin Amidon Mabel Greenfield Riverside Sydney Ware Fred Dickerson H. B. Morgan Carl Carlson

Harris weds Detour at St Josephs Parochial Residence

Frank Harris of Springfield married Miss Mary Detour in a Sunday ceremony at St Josephs parochial residence. Rev D C Ling officiated. The bride wore a dark blue traveling suit and a hat.

Frank Harris Springfield Miss Mary Detour St. Joseph’s Rev D. C. Ling

Spofford Grange Celebrates 20th Anniversary Dinner

Spofford grange marked its 20th anniversary with a sumptuous Saturday dinner featuring hot sugar in the afternoon. The literary exercises included vocal choir selections, a year-in-review by Mrs Norman Colburn, remarks from charter members and past masters, and songs with the event continuing through the afternoon.

Spofford Grange Norman Colburn

Farm future discussed at evening program by local youth

The evening program was organized by local young people George Smith Frank Richardson and Maude Davis guiding a short literary program followed by a discussion on What will be the farm in the future Quite a number attended from Brattleboro Dummerston and Spofford

George Smith Frank Richardson Maude Davis Brattleboro Dummerston Spofford

Painful Accident at Putney Home Injures Mrs Knight

Mrs Charles Knight of Putney suffered a painful accident Monday forenoon while cleaning. While stepping over a bed with mattress and spring removed, she caught her foot, fell to the floor, and broke her right arm in two places including a fracture into the elbow joint.

Charles Knight Putney

Hearing Set on Bellows Falls Depot Before Rail Commissioners

A hearing before the railroad commissioners on the Bellows Falls depot petition is scheduled for April 28. The board of trade will hire a contracting engineer and present facts to highlight what is described as a disgraceful condition at Bellows Falls for years. The railroad counsel argued that Vermont Valley and Sullivan County railroads, though leased by Boston & Maine, are separate entities and were not parties since only Boston & Maine and the Rutland roads received notice.

Bellows Falls Board of Trade

Riverside teen ill with smallpox prompts quarantine

Miss Emma Spencer, 17, daughter of Melville Spencer in Riverside across from Turners Falls, is stricken with smallpox. Quarantine of her outskirts home is in effect as unvaccinated family members raise concern of further cases. Riverside authorities in Gill plan physician oversight and containment measures.

Emma Spencer Melville Spencer Riverside Turners Falls Gill

Case of child labor in Vermont mill sparks $10000 suit

Giovan ni Milese, a 10 year old Bennington county resident, sues Readsboro Chair Co in the United States Circuit Court for Vermont seeking 10000 for injuries after a mill accident. Employed at nine, the boy lost his right arm when struck near a planer. Attorneys Chase and Fitts represent the plaintiff. Barber and Darling defend.

Readaboro Chair Co United States Circuit Court For Vermont Bennington County Giovanni Milese Readsboro Chair Co Giovanni Chase Whitingham C. Fitts Brattleboro Barber and Darling Bennington

Vermont Insane Asylum Inquiry Clears Waterbury Facility

Supervisors led by Dr. George Foster and LL Green report to Gov McCullough on Mrs Bennett’s Waterbury asylum death. They exonerate the institution overall, note rule violations and recommend changes in bathing procedures and plumbing safeguards. Eight hundred baths weekly plus comparatively high wages are cited.

George Foster Putney LL. M. Green Bethel F. Eb, Steele Montpelier Bennett

Middlebury Disparities Over Addison House Disturbance

Middlebury license commissioners investigated reports of drunkenness at the Addison House on Saturday night April 4. They found the event exaggerated, noting a group of young men were refused liquor, left the room after being asked, and the bar closed around 8:15 to 9:00 with the proprietor confirming closure until Monday. The Burlington News distances itself from the hue and cry, stating licenses and police actions followed, with 18 warrants issued and 3 arrests made, as a broader effort to curb disturbances and uphold order.

Middlebury Addison House Burlington News EK. W. Train Jerce

Easter events and local notices from West Bratileboro

The issue notes garden plowing by several residents, housing for the Misses Knight and others, and Mrs F F Kellogg returning from Boston. Easter exercises at the Baptist church were well attended, with a concert and readings by Miss Kate Wheeler. The academy class nears graduation and a Baptist Indies social was a success with a musical program and a rice supper.

John Goodenough Bradley Houghton Sargent Cole Academy The Baptist Indies Kate Wheeler Ed Knight Japan Horton

Letter from George E Greene on Mi-o-ne guarantee

George E Greene assures readers his Mi-o-ne refund offer is in good faith with a full pledge to refund less than two percent of buyers who seek returns. He notes widespread patient success, cites rising demand, and argues the product’s merit justifies the guarantee. He requests prominent publication to reassure readers they risk nothing by buying Mi-o-ne to gain weight and relieve dyspepsia.

the Reformer E, Greene

Also Mentioned on This Page

Windham County & Vicinity Joseph C. Brown Lockwood—King Bergeron—King R. C. Goodrich West Chesterfield Henry Chickering Ladies’ Benevolent Society Richard Farr Harris Cleveland Emma Pewing Chautauqua Cooking School Waterbury Hospital Middlebury Disorders Perle West Bratileboro Misses Knight Miss Fox George E. Greene Timothy Burlington Elliot Street Chicago Portland Tacoma Seattle Pacific Coast Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Union Pacific St. Paul W. Hall W. E Washington Street Fiat St McGinntiva John Marlborough T. Marlborough Ipsaxtons River Krattieboro Alec Mu. K.P. Banks Asp Mus Locis BE. Baieves Wittis F. Baners Leos FE. Barnes Furber Shoes A.J. Tewksbury C. W. Puffer Co. E. Craffam Decatur Dennis Dheyr Charles Jacob Pyciasis Sammy Minkes Jacobs Charles Tacoba Cheng Bere Christendom D. DD Dearborn Street Cook County Hospital Brooks House Pharmacy C. E. Graffam, Prop Wetherill Bros N.Y W. Gulhoen Atina A. Marpor Keene Marehal Joseph Walther Fred P. Amadon Pauline L. Crehan Hingsdale Mary Detour Charlies E. Lockwood Eva M C. C. Ling Dane Bergeron Mise Flora King Westminster H.W. Leneh Sorthfield Wiliam Genevra Westworeland Hholland Smith Kirke W Wheeler Hinsdire KB. L Latham J. E. Gleason J. E. Bishop Tremont St Room St Bostes
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