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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
4
A catalog style notice highlights suits skirts house gowns wrappers shirt waists and women’s cotton underwear along with women’s and children’s dressing lacques in a regional sale insert.
The Meddler reflects on delays at the hospital project, rail traffic disruptions from a faulty bridge frog, and ongoing street works. It also covers upcoming golf and tennis schedules, including Wantastiquet cup events, autumn tournaments, and a push for advertising in the bustling town.
The Whoo Club Association and the Shoemen defeated Green and White in a Saturday doubleheader. Williamson and Ellis fanned 19 as fielding shone, with Crowell held to seven hits and Perry subbing at second base.
A rough schedule notes Watting in the lital Teague Bean lineup with Turner Hiduhngon Percy Le Allon and others. A double header on the Sth Wat features the Y M A Catholic Union and Dunham Wheel of Wheel clubs with Cox in the mix. Elvan fielding and the Unimn association are mentioned with a game at Pevelovk as the arena for the event.
A garbled report recounts a voyage to England aboard the Brooklyn with Lord Pauncefote’s body. It mentions flag ceremonies at Annapolis, a funeral march played by a band, and a hero’s return to the United States. The piece references British naval presence, a procession, and scenes near London with galleries and royal sightings.
Mrs Okivin de Weoeinnyart attends a city event with G Gilman as guest of honor. Public meeting at Harker's Park in Rockingham August 2 features readings, lectures, and songs by local figures, including Moy Edwards and Mes J. Moy. The gathering honors youth and civic elegance, ending with a banquet and expressions of gratitude to Mr and Mrs Bam.
A neighboring view notes Brattleberg authorized the high school to establish a business course linked to the regular instruction. Advocates see merit in blending special training with academics while avoiding overemphasis on obsolete lore. The piece cites pros and cons as education evolves, with commentary from Randolph Metald and Londonderry Sifter.
Wheel Club defeats opponents in a tense Wednesday contest. Cox scored for the Wheelers, while Graves started strong for the Purple and White before Oliver relieved him. Willigmeon starred in left field with strong throws, and a deep center fielder saved a possible homer. Wheel Club and Duion now share second place as leaders pull ahead.
At a Monday meeting the North Avenue Baptist Church of Cambridge Massachusetts voted to invite Rev Dr Marble PhD to become pastor. The letter will be drafted by a committee led by John B Parry. Marble has ties to Yale and Rochester and previously led churches in Wallingford and Brattleboro.
The contract for a new steel bridge over the river is awarded to the Givne Construction Company of Albany, New York for 35000. Representatives from five firms attended the meeting of the town committee to discuss the award and potential additional appropriations. The project includes a 21000 foot structure with a walk and roadway, and sourcing and labor details raise concerns about material supply and prices in the region. Local impact includes anticipated shortages of coal and fuel as prices rise and supply tightens.
Lake Sunapee's scenic inland waterway attracts excursionists. The Boston Maine Railroad will operate a Sunday excursion August 3 from Brattleboro to North Charlestown and Winsor Vermont, with special trains advertised on posters for a pleasant day trip.
Count y and vicinity report dull rainy weather has hampered crops and activities. Veterans reunion at Windham County is planned for August, while Savines Bank building upgrades advance. Local visitors, hires, and residents frequent town spots as farmers anticipate poor corn yields and softer finances.
An antiquated prose fragment describes wild plants and grasses in a rural landscape. It mentions pearly everlasting, chammy, and other flora, noting their appearances near gardens, pines, and fields. The piece evokes a lush, drifting image of countryside flora and distant associations with place names.
Fragmented text outlines Adventist church prayer meeting Sunday school and sermons at Saint Michael's Episcopal Church with rector Rev Mathias and a program of morning services. Mentions Christian Endeavor meeting in Marker Lock and a Villenial gathering with weekly midweek activities and welcoming notices.
An OCR damaged notice touts fast through trains and wax daily with Finest coaches Pullman and tourist cars. Mentions multiple states and locations including Washington St Boston Mass and Burgess XE P Agi. The text contains many garbled phrases and unreadable names.
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