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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
10
A fragmentary report describes regulatory action against a Northampton area druggist and associated defendants. It notes a Saturday morning proceeding, mentions the Benevolent Society event at a local church, and references road and bridge projects affecting Windsor County and surrounding towns. The garbled text covers legal notices, community meetings, and infrastructure plans, with emphasis on local officials and residents.
An article details a violent murder case in Manchester with mentions of arrests, court proceedings, and a related Norwich crime spree. It references names such as Jane Deane and local officials, plus broader regional attention to the investigation and trial proceedings. The report intertwines crime scenes, trials, and evolving evidence across towns, with heavy emphasis on the sensational nature of the events.
An advertisement extolls Paine's Celery Compound as a miraculous modern remedy for nervous debility headaches neuralgia melancholia and general weakness. It claims to restore appetite digestion and stable nerves without harmful substances and says it permanently cures diseases of nervous origin.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions ladies, Vermont travel, an envelope reference, and various garbled proper nouns. The readable items include a couple of place-like strings and scattered names, but the exact event or action remains unclear within the damaged passage.
The report covers the death of James Howans after a farm accident north of the village. He tripped on a rock and died instantly. Howard, a quiet Christian gentleman, leaves a wife and one sister, with a funeral arranged by Reverend S. Stith. The piece notes his service, marriage to Miss Mary Johns, and details of his career and character.
A store urges shoppers to visit before spending their money, noting they do not stock toys but offer many suitable presents. It suggests items like a barrel of flour and other groceries as practical gifts and promises to furnish the table with everything from turkey to dessert, all good.
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