BHindham County Reformer Published Fridays by Vermont Fainting Co
The fragment outlines a weekly publication in Bennington County named the Reformer issued Friday afternoons by the Vermont Fainting Company. It lists subscription costs 140 old currency units per year plus rates for four months and sample copies on request. Advertising rates include five cents per line for resolutions and obituaries with cash in advance and additional fees for classifieds.
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teQuest
What the Village Will Get in Charter Amendments
Brattleboro discusses possible village charter changes to handle the Crowell water system dispute. The proposed amendments may require arbitration or purchase before creating a competing system, with a three to five member water board and taxpayer oversight of bonds. The outcome suggests ownership may be postponed for now, aiming for a stable solution.
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Mr. Crowell
Legislative Committee On Municipal Corporations
Brattleboro
Water Board
Isaken
Whitthey
Crowell
Legislative Committee
Southern Railway's President Samuel Spencer Killed
Burlington News observes the irony that Samuel Spencer, president of the Southern Railway, died amid the very machine he helped shape. The piece critiques the railway’s single track, unreliable schedule, and side tracks hindering a trunk line, suggesting Providence spared more disasters and noting no railroad can be a perfect instrument of commerce.
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Samuel Spencer
The
Southern Railway
Burlington News
South
Spencer
Nll
Providence
Trans
Railways urged to focus on safety over scope
A garbled warning suggests railroads should reduce excess methods and avoid overreach in promoting worker and freight safety. It urges stopping the small duties and concentrating on core tasks to cut accidents on the Southern Railway and the Truthonl.
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Souther
Roosevelt Speech Praised Despite Length in Vermont Items
The long annual message of President Roosevelt is criticized for length yet lauded for its clarity and range. It argues for equal justice across races, condemning any social equality notions while urging fair treatment of individuals. Vermont notices discuss cattle breeding certificates, toll-bridge costs, and Sheriff J F B Allen’s new term amid local opinion.
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Roosevelt
Horse Thief Stanton Delays Vermont Escape Plot
Stanton was too ill to come to Vermont to face the charge but was fit to travel home to Milladelphia as soon as New Hampshire authorities released him. The report questions his role with State’s Attorney Ryder and notes a proposed 810,000 exhibit at Jamestown. It also mentions a veteran reportedly burned at a town, with place attribution uncertain between Powns Heid Brattlebor and St Albans.
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Stanton
Vermont
Milladelphia
Ryder
Jamestown
St. Albans
Powns Heid
Brattlebor
Box received by state's attorney includes Windham county lid
The state's attorney was given a large box from the former State's attorney this week. Inside, among other items, is reportedly the lid of Windham county, suggesting valuable or ceremonial contents.
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Windham County
Water Board Delivers Lemon After Montpelier Visit
The water board traveled to Montpelier seeking passage of its charter amendment in the original form but returned disappointed, bearing a metaphorical lemon as its outcome.
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Water Board
Montpelier
Waterman elected judge of Vermont's new superior court
Brattleboro lawyer Waterman was unanimously elected to the new Vermont superior court on Thursday. The decision pleased many, with supporters praising his right qualities for a jurist and predicting general satisfaction with his future rulings, though noting he must relocate to another county.
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Ol. Waterman
Brattleboro
Superior Court of
Vermont
Waterman
Tom Dow Case Raised by Higher Court Judges
A fragment suggests a dispute involving Justice Tom Dow and two judges from higher courts. Details are unclear. no dates, places, or affiliations are readable.
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Tom Dow
Rail safety measure stops dangerous railroad crowing
The legislature achieved a safety win by curbing dangerous grade crossings. White River dune fort remains a noted hazard. its and the public relief on its reduction are highlighted as a major community concern.
The Meddler at Montpelier and Madrid Cabinet Crisis
The Meddler reports from Montpelier amid a water board hearing with Senator Filton and Brattleboro figures, while Madrid faces a cabinet crisis with anti clerical protests and possible new coalition moves. The piece notes the political theater, oddities in the capitol, and shifts in Spain as the king weighs liberal and radical forces.
Public discourse and drift in public offices noted
A commentary laments the vain indulgence of press and public over many important offices. It contrasts this with sober state affairs, noting that while some issues are bright, none seem to be in serious motion or effective work.
Resignation of Board Member Amid Inquiry
The resignation of George T. Howard from the board of railroad commissioners follows an official investigation into the commission’s accounts. Pending the committee’s report to the legislature, public impression grows about Mr. Howard’s personal expenses charged to the state. Until the report and verdict are issued, no conclusions can be drawn about any dishonesty or actions by Wilreman in the case.
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George T. Howard
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Hovant
Howard
Wilreman
West Brattleboro News Notes and Thanksgiving Travel
West Brattleboro items reveal a busy schedule with Thanksgiving travel to Ludlow Springfield and Montague, local retirements, school assignments for Corrinne Modgett and Susie Clark, and community events. Notable mentions include church services, a stereopticon lecture by H P Bishop, and preparations for the First Congregational church roll call and supper.
Thanksgiving editorial on Vermont liquor law critique
A mid 19th century Thanksgiving editorial in the Midila bury Register cites Col Joseph Bagnall’s wary stance on the state dispensary system for liquor in Vermont. It praises regulation that kept indiscreet actions in check and ensured the day remained one of genuine thanksgiving to the Giver of all Good.
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Midilabury Register
Joseph Bagnall
Vermont
There Will Be No Deadlock in Superior Court
Comment notes change to a four judge Supreme Court of Virginia causing no deadlock. Former seven member court had appeals heard by an even number due to disqualified trial judge. Now no disqualification exists and at least three judges must agree to overturn a verdict in the superior court.
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Montpelier
Supreme Court
Committee On Municipal Corporation
State Forestry Commissioner criticizes farmer tree cutting
Vermont officials condemn farmers cutting young spruce trees for Christmas. Commissioner Ernest Hitchwook says farmers sell trees for five cents, yet city buyers pay 25 cents to two dollars. He urges prices near market value rather than the current tiny sums.
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Ernest Hitchwook
Pittsford
Vermont
Governor taps Schwenk as Marlboro district judge
The governor appoints A. F. Schwenk of Brattleboro as judge of the Marlboro district in Windham county to replace Judge Waterman, recently elected to the new superior court. Schwenk, a law partner of Congressman Haskins, is praised for his promotion and forthcoming duties.
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Register A. F. Schwenk
Brattleboro
Irebate
Marlboro
Windham County
Waterman
Superior Court
Schwenk
Haskins
Daff Was Eternally Right in Vermont Press Debate
TheSt Albans Messenger recalls Windham county papers pushing for reform and editor Charles T. Whvenport’s persistent call for more open and fresh air in Vermont's official housekeeping. Time proves the insistence timely, though often ridiculed.
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Windham
Charles T. Whvenport
Vermont
Brattleboro Water Works Hearing Prolonged by Legislature
Prolonged hearing on Brattleboro water works continued today as the municipal corporations committee heard appeals and statements. Taxpayers urged amendments while water board representatives defended the system. The owner, George B Crowell, spoke on costs, and legislators questioned witnesses. No consensus emerged as factions differed on the village’s needs. The committee will decide how to best amend the village charter for the harbor’s welfare.
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Chairnman Filton
Tunerpal
Baldy
van Dyke
Water Board
Hrattiehboro
Flinn
Brattleboro Water Works
H. G. Barber
la. J. Holden
J. F Hooker
G. BE. Gilman
W. I. Brackett
W W. Vineton
George B. Crowell
Gibson
Stickney
Fitts
Batchelder
Wreck of New York and Florida Limited kills Spencer and Schuyler
The New York and Florida Limited train leaving Washington at 1.20 last Wednesday collided Thursday morning near Sawyers station fourteen miles south of Lynchburg with the Southwestern Limited. Samuel Spencer and Gen. Philip Schuyler were killed and at least five others perished. Spencer’s car was wrecked and burned.
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New York
Gen. Schuyler
Spencer
Representative Pike Returns to Montpelier After Holiday Visit
Representative EB. C. Pike came back to Montpelier on Monday with Mrs. AL J. Pike and the Pikes family. The group, including Wilmer S., spent Thanksgiving at Mrs. Henry Lacker’s in Wardeboro. Mrs. Miranda Pike, 46, of Pike Hollow Ladies’ All Society, attended the sale at West Wardabors on Nov. WW. Biddy and family then went to Brattleboro, and Mr. Eddy returned to Montpelier for the rest of the trip.
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Mies
Carrie Marsh
Ludlow
A.W. Slowe
Letpatin
George C. Wurrie Ie
Neurabla
Marah
Springfeld
Man
Lk. FP
Taylor
Hie Reai Dence
Mire
Ko Knight
Hoxton
Maywood
Bwrtford
Conn
Miller
G. M. Holbrook
Amesbel
William Helden
Colrain
Mana
Mise Corrinne Modgett
Brattleboro Academy
Mary Richardson
Charlestown
Cynthia Ellin
Ellie
Baptist Society
Greenleaf Street
Velera Jakeway
Bellows Failh
Bret
Julian Exner
Dees
Munl Cartier
New York City
Brockwell
Cheney
Boeton Wednestey
Mise Kihed Mledgett
Grett Fell
Whodgert
Kovight
Charles KR. Peeution
Mra J. S& Morne
Theedax
Northamptor
Mare
Mee
Moree
Mere
T. M. Albee
Newfane
Samuel Doneleot
Montagie
Mase
Mice Elizabet
White
Mina White
Montague
Doneleon
Minnle Joliigen
Beverly
Mose
Mre
Sohne
Mise Johnson
Wetness
EK. Hishop
Karl Hallin
Piret
West Hrattlehuro
M. PF. Prefontaine
EU. Davenport
Firrenleaf Street
P.O. Taylor
A. M. Melgar
Prefontaine
EB. C. Pike
Montpelier
AL J. Pike
B.C. Pike
Wilmer
Henry Lacker
Wardeboro
Miranda Pike
Pike Hollow
Wardabors
Biddy Andmily
Brattle
Mr. Eddy
Protection of Game Claims Vermont Right to Protect Property
An editor writes of efforts with Vermont game authorities to secure special protection for farmers and fruit growers. He notes bills introduced by a joint committee and asserts constitutional backing to defend property by permitting shooting of deer and birds destroying crops and fruit.
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The
Reformer
Game and Flabories Committee
Vermont
United States
Thomas
AL AL Halliday
David Henry Lewis Freed After Brief Detention
In St. Athans Messenger coverage, David Henry Lewis was thankful yesterday to be free again, and the remark hints at relief after his detention. The piece notes the broader sentiment of avoiding capture, leaving readers pondering who else avoided arrest.
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St. Athans
David Henry Lewis
Woodstock State's Attorney Charles Batchelder Missing
Report notes that former State's Attorney Charles Batchelder of Woodstock has been unaccounted for since October 10 and was last seen at home amid concerns over possible mental impairment. A brief line mentions a reformer offering new subscriptions through January 1, 1908 for $1.50.
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Charles Batchelder
Woodstock
Bis
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Brattleboro Creamery
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Grout
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