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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
2
A man found near a roadside fire in Brattleboro historyward area explained he built the blaze to keep from freezing after a dazed state. He was taken to the lockup. authorities traced the episode to a nearby barn where he was found resting near a cow. Local officials and residents aided in the search and capture.
Coletian and Mrs. Etta Allen reported a chimney fire that caused minimal damage to up to ten buildings with no serious injuries. authorities investigated the incident and prepared safety notices for residents.
Names and places from Montpelier to Holyoke appear in a string of brief notes. Persons include Charles Chave, Mr Heard and son, Mrs Beaman, Calista Upton, Soines Caffrey, George Tuttle, Mrs Lurricsa Brown, Mine Flinche Sprague. Events mention travel, visits, a funeral, cold weather, and a village school reopening.
Miss Mabel Goodenough of West Brattleboro begins the new school week as teacher while Mrs. Jesse Wilkins is buried after dying in Greenford last Thursday. Agnes Gates of Hitsdale visits her father Elisha Gates for Thanksgiving. Fred Stone and Mary Brackett were taken to Dr. Lynch's hospital in Brattleboro last week. Watson DeeWolf visits Thanksgiving with daughter Dortha White of Revere, Massachusetts. Edith Merrifield ran the store during his absence.
Kelley in home for a few dove. Miex Denison boards with Mrs. Robbins. Wallace Buffum visited Guilford for Thanksgiving. Giles Heed traveled from Chicopee Falls to Log Cabin Farm for the family circle. J Knapp of Brattleboro spent Thanksgiving at the Knapp homestead with relatives. Next Johnson's hall dance slated for Tuesday evening December 21. Misa Allee G Laughton recovering. many friends pleased to hear. Reverend L W Marey preached at Congregational church and led communion last Sunday. Hena Seni of Millorn Falls, Mass visited her mother Mrs G N Crosby during Thanksgiving. Cold weather noted. optimism urged. Mrs Ida Jenness Moulton entertained at church. guest of Mrs BH Brown. Schools reopened. center school has Miss Fanny Frost of Brattleboro as new teacher. Families reunion notes at several homes. J Arm Miller’s guests included Thomas G Read. Edward V Read and family with Mr and Mrs T N Reed. Mr and Mrs E H Miller and Miss Frances Curtis hosted Mr and Mrs H H Miller. Mrs Augusta Bennett hosted friends from Brattleboro. Mrs Jennie Patch enjoyed visits from two daughters, families, and two sons, J W Patch and Lowell of Greeno… Greenfield. Mr and Mrs Adin Miller hosted dinner for Adin Dutton and M Futton’s family. Lawyer F H Spaulding of Springfield and Mr and Mrs Jay Johnson and Erwin H Johnson of Vernon visited H T Spaulding’s family. Charles Ormebee also hosted relatives as usual.
Local items record visits and moves including L. W. and A. G. Heughton in Fitchburg and Frank Whitman with M. Whitman. Members of families, farm changes, and Thanksgiving visits feature among neighbor notices. A new minister Rev. L. Morey began service, and a barn project for Blood’s sale table nears occupancy.
A festive notice invites children to write to Santa Claus with items such as Teddy Bear and horse toys, wagons, dolls, kitchen stores, and magical lanterns. The event encourages families to bring kids to pick and list desired gifts for the season.
The Congregational services next Sunday will be in charge of B. K. Ward of Mt. Hermon. The Orange Benefit Society met with Mrs.
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