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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1895
Page
6
A scrambled chronicle of international tensions from arming and attacks to strikes, legal intrigues, and public health scares. Reports mention European leadership fears, trials, and sentences. labor strikes in Scotland. suspected poisonings and epidemics. and violent incidents across multiple regions with named figures and organizations.
A woman credits a Vegetable Compound advertisement with saving her life after years of illness. She details bedridden months, trying various medicines, then beginning treatment and recovering enough to walk within days. The ad is praised by the patient and others in the testimonial.
The confession details a Fort Worth to Denison crime chain tied to Holmes and Quinlan, with life and financial motives cited. It describes staged violence, an insurance scheme, a deadly house, and a wide sprawl of suspects, witnesses, and property through Denison, Gillette, and Perry, ending as authorities act.
The article compiles a mixed, disorderly report from Vermont including a woman credited with saving a life during an attempted suicide by water, plus reports of a confrontation between Mayne and Shay leading to an arrest, several local crime notes, fire incidents, and police actions. It references Vermonters and towns like Pownal and Wallingford, with mentions of officials and jail terms. The piece also touches on court cases, municipal concerns, and community events, all wrapped in a rapid, rumor-rich montage.
Reports describe a poisoning incident near Contelie involving a blue gum bite and swelling in the right arm. The president of the Citizens' committee in charge of entertaining the National encampment at Louisville, Kentucky notes preparations, while Knights of Silver discuss a boycott. Harrity returns from Ramrupe with a pledge to divisively support.
An old advertisement touts Sympathic Figs as a pure liquid laxative to cleanse the system, relieve headaches and fevers, and permanently cure constipation. It claims wide acceptance, easy taste, and quick action without reliance on medical approval, urging purchase from druggists.
An assortment of garbled lines mentions Induspr Al development, Agu fortit eral ibuniy elise, Maras sear, Light N silk, tides, Gein fase, and various misread names. The text reads like a scrambled page segment with numerous improper nouns, places, and dates, giving a fragmented glimpse of a historical development discussion without clear context or coherent narrative.
Readable items describe a shooting attempt on a woman named in conversation with McLeod or McLeal, a neighbor or acquaintance, where a revolver was thrown to thwart the assailant. The report mentions a later incident near a city hotel row in Northampton with property damage and arson-like elements, and a trial or testimony concerning a health or personal injury case.
A fragmentary report from a coastal town describes a chaotic scene at a Baye Jaatitest event. Witnesses recount a visitor-led committee clashing with local officials, while tensions rise over governance and delayed outcomes. Authorities urge calm as inquiries continue.
A garbled OCR fragment references a figure in Trappe and a plea for children. The legible bits mention a seller, a betrayer, and a plea or prayer, with no clear names, dates, or events to confirm.
The ad promotes a fresh stock of hand made black ash baskets at F and M E. Sizes range from pecks to six bushels. It claims the baskets are the best value and highlights economy of purchase.
The store previews Baltic season styles in coats and capes with new dress fabrics Latin scarfs bows and related accessories at 815 3.50 4.00 and 6.00. Nightgowns lawn and chintz fabrics are on sale while summer stock and linens move out. Distinctive gowns shirts corset covers and kid gloves are highlighted amid a bicycle tour event causing store hours to adjust.
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