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Newspaper

Windham County Reformer

Location

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1905

Page

8

Two Polanders arrested after deer shot found on Tower Hill

Local authorities trailed suspects to a village where tracks and hobnails matched a buck deer killed on Tower Hill last Tuesday. John Kelpn and Stanley Lahore were bound over to the April term and fined after pleas. Miss Belle Trepanier injured at the Haile and Frost mill. several community notices follow.

John Kelpn Stanley Lahore Howe Belectman PF. A. Buckley N. Wentworth Hudson Charles B. Clark Concord State Fish and Game Commission Kelpa Lahore A. Adam J. P. McCaughern Kyrie Millard Gloria Millard Domine Deus F. J. Dionne Qui Tollis Miss L. Belleville Millard

Spofford Man Henry Puffer Dies After Illness at 50

Henry Puffer of Spofford died at his home Thursday after a long illness at age 50 years and 19 months. He leaves a wife, two sons Walter and Albert, three brothers, and was a member of Social Friends lodge of Keene. Funeral Sunday at 1 PM at his home with Rev. T Roscoe officiating. two choir selections, profuse flowers. Bearers named as R B Foster, W A Partridge, M E Chandler, D W Slade.

Henry Puffer Walter Albert Social Friends Lodge Keene Puffer T. Roscoe The Universalist Church Messrs R. B. Foster W. A. Partridge M. BE Chandler D. W. Slade Fred Hopkins Harry Ford Ashburnham Mass Rodney Fletcher

East Jefferson woman praises Page's perfected poultry food

Eva A. Bond of East Jefferson Maine writes that most so called hot drops poultry foods only warm hens briefly and harm them later. She has used Page's Perfected Poultry Food for two years and finds it one of the best on the market.

Eva A. Bond East Jefferson Maine

Lynx Captured Near West Chesterfield by Local Adventurers

Residents Leon Stoddard and Louis Herrick trapped a Canadian lynx near West Chesterfield last week. The animal weighed 0 pounds. Rev. T Roscoe to lecture Thursday on the church. Proceeds from December 28 lecture go to the Japanese mission fund.

Leon Stoddard Louis Herrick T. Roscoe Japanese Mission Fund

Harriman Testifies on Equitable Deal and Odell Joke

E H Harriman told an Albany insurance inquiry he would help if Ryan acted with pure motives and offered to take Hyde stock and name trustees, which Ryan declined. He said he warned Ryan of political influence against him and denied shaping the investigation. He also recounted urging legislators to watch Alexander faction moves and named Higgins and Nixon, though no action followed. Roosevelt's letter to merchants endorsed amending exclusion laws to ease Chinese boycott concerns. Also notes on gifts to Roosevelt, including oriental fans and a three-legged chair.

EM. Harriman Insurance Investigating Committee New York Ryan Hyde Equitable Society Mr. Harriman Charles EB. Hughes Harriman B. B. Odell, Jr Odell Associated Press Equitable Life Assurance Society James W. Alexander James H. Hyde Alexander Dea William W. Armstrong Hughes Gov. Higgins Nixon Gov, Higgins Merchants’ Exchange San Francisco Cal Roosevelt Immigration Department State Department Senate House

Senate Passes Panama Canal Bill After Daylong Debate

The Senate on Saturday December 16 approved the Panama canal measure after most of the day was spent on the bill. A Hale substitute for Bacons amendment requires regular salary estimates for all except laborers. Bishop's press agent duties are to be discontinued. Tillman attacked Bishop and the presidents San Domingo policy. Congress adjourned for a three week recess.

Senate Washington Bacon Hale Congress Bishop Tillman

Big Chicago banks fail lead to Sunday relief plan

The Chicago National bank Home Savings bank and Equitable Trust in Chicago are declared failed by the Chicago Clearing House after an 18 hour session. Depositors are promised full payment on demand while relief is arranged. The National bank is said to be embattled by investments in unavailable securities though open for business.

Chicago National Bank Home Savings Bank Equitable Trust Company Chicago Chicago Clearing House Association John R. Walsh Chicago Clearing House W. B. Ridgely National Bank Savings Bank Trust Company

Alice Roosevelt's Oriental Presents Appraised in Transit

Miss Alice Roosevelt's presents brought from the orient have been appraised, with duty paid totaling 1206 dollars. The actual value was stated as under 20,000 dollars.

Alice Roosevelt Orient

Bank Heist at Suffield Savings Nets 50,000 in Bonds

Five bank robbers blasted into Suffield Savings on Main Street before dawn Sunday December 17, bound a watchman William Jones and his 12 year old son to a chair, and held them under threat. They escaped after two failed attempts to crack the safe, leaving $3,000 in cash and negotiable bonds behind. A sixth lookout guarded the bound pair as the explosion shook the area. No clues were found.

William Jones Chalra Suffield Savings Bank Main Street M.T. Newton Jones

Bandits Hold Up North Coast Limited Near North Yakima

Two masked men halted the Northern Pacific train 16 miles west of North Yakima Washington on Saturday night December 14. They forced the engineer to stop the train and moved the locomotive, mail and express car forward half a mile before dynamiting the express car and the safes. They escaped with the contents of the through safe and local safe, values of which were not fully known. Passengers were not harmed and no injuries were reported. Only scant details of the incident are available.

North Coast Limited Northern Pacific North Yakima Wash Mall Snfe

Dowle to Abdicate Leader Role at Zion City

John Alexander Dowle head of the Christian Catholic church In Zion abdicates and plans to leave for a Caribbean island to seek health. Overseer John C. Speycher announces the move at Zion City Michigan. Dowle hopes to resume authority on his return as Zion reorganizes allowing men to seek work elsewhere when Zion needs workers.

John Alexander Dowle Christian Catholic Church Zion Caribbean Sea Zion City John C. Speycher Dowle

Death Sentence Looms For Hoch In Chicago Case

The supreme court of Alvide affirms the verdict. Jo hann Hoch, under death sentence in Chicago for wife murder, will hang on February 25. Governor La Follette resigns, Lt. Governor Davidson to assume office in January. Turquoise discovery near Santa N. M. shows potential to become a major U.S. producer.

Supreme Court of Alvide Johann Hoch Chicago Hoch la Follette Madison Wis Long Island Chix Shamokin John Mitchell Roosevelt Paul Morton John L. Phillips United States District Court For Western District of Missouri Messrs Judgon and Harmon Interstate Commerce Commission Ripley Bureau of Statistics Department of Commerce and Labor Washington United States Philippine Islands

Funeral services held for Charles B. Alexander at home

The funeral for Charles B. Alexander was held Saturday at 1 p.m. at his home with Rev. Mathison officiating. Floral arrangements adorned the casket as relatives from nearby towns attended. Surviving brother John Alexander of Santoliè Hoover, sister Mie Seratia Alexander of Brattleboro, daughter Mrs. Mary Mexander Kenney of Greenfield, and other relatives gathered for the hour, while attendance declined due to a recent whooping cough outbreak in town. The burial took place at Almaniler Lot cemetery. Mis J Behe Lewet from Arnstein plans Christmas vacation with her parents.

Orle Lebert Worcester Mass James O'Brien William Co Whitaker Brattleboro Meta R Bailey Keyon Charlotte Ramsay New York Abbie Howe Bellows Falls Mildyred Hanrahan William Mead Hotchkiss University William Taylor F. M. Tuller Keene Mise Blaike White Mt. Holyoke College Angie Person Greenfield James Reddin Nellie Rose Mead C. A. Holland & Son Margie White Victor Cote Greenfiehd Charles B. Alexander Mathison John Alexander John, Jr Santoli'e Hiver Mie Seratia Alexander Mary Mexander Kenney Arland Kenney Ales Albert Moore Harvard College Comer K Moore South Peacham J. Downer Moore Jeane Paddleford Moore North Monror S. W. Nephiws Mra R. K Alexsnier Towneponpl Travers AL Smith le. J. Hentley Joel Flagg WH. Tyler Hurlal Drattlehers Caat Peilay Mise J. Behe Lewet Arnstein Mie CG. Washburn Porantion Hill N.Y Gale Farm

Christmas greetings and local happenings in Chestertield

Mr and Mrs Hoy of Washington visited at Chesterton home before Europe trip. Lakenside house hosted the first arriving guests to the end of season. Mr Speringhaw concluded at Amidon’s steam mill. P C Day became Sawyer. A B Avatin of Morrisville VT visited. Henry Puffer, brother of Col L Puffer, died at Spofford. Christmas exercises planned at church and center. W K Wire bought cows. Capt and Mrs Tyler of Rome City sent Christmas and New Year greetings. Captain served in Mexican and Civil wars. R C Goutrich slaughtered two hogs weighing 270 and 280 pounds for Spaulding boarding house.

C. A. Mason Troy Charles Dickerman Claremont Eagle Iron Foundry Mixx Ruth Rasco Torday New Haven Conn George Gole Atanchester N.hs Rroward Berger Mike Christina Robertson Springfield Maiw W. H. Trickey First Grammar School Congregational Church J. W. Field Wns Mark Grace Dolan Brightwood Mills East Wallingford George Keyon Lyman Estabrook Lexington Maso Helen Worden Margaret Wisewall Mass G. A. R. Hall Herbert L. Lawrence Lake Placid A. A. Bailey Brockton Denison Texas Fanny Mendelssohn Club Miss Safford Naomi Chapter O. BE FL W. Tilden F. E. Field EB. J. Richards J. Pooler IK. M. Langworthy W. E. Fay Mra. c. BE. Keyon Sheridan Post WW. G. Arr S. E. Liscom William Lynch Joseph Detour George Lewis M. H. Bardwell Louis Wells Henry Howard C. C. Holton Charles Owen L. F. Liscom St Joseph's Society St. Ann Society Mr. and Mere, Hoy Wiihington D. C Chestertiult Europe Lakenside House Speringhaw G. FP Amidon P. C. Day Sawyer A. B Avatin Morrisville, VI Mum Mra Tyler Rome City Seth R. C. Goutrich Keene

Vermont Marble Buys 3000 Acre Windham Tract in Proctor Deal

The Vermont Marble company of Proctor purchases about 3000 acres from the Goodell Lumber company of Witham for roughly $40,000 as of the past Friday December 15. The buyer plans an annual output of around 1,000,000 cubic feet of timber for craft use. Large trees on the Windham tract will be cut when ready, while smaller growth will be left to develop.

Vermont Marble Company of Proctor Goodell Lumber Company Witham Vermont Marble Company Windham

Scholarships Awarded at Exter Academy Amid Announced Totals

Windham County boys receive several scholarships at Phillips Exeter Academy as announced. Notable awards include the Tit annouend list with John Veclnernetay and F H Bellows among class scholars. Scholarships range from 40 dollars to 100 dollars with Phillips scholarship noted for Ralph K lower mikije class.

Phillipe Exeter Academy John Veclnernetay F. H. Bellows Wee F, Chase Itingham Lower Midom Phillipe Ralph K Lower Mikije Phillips

New School Building for Kurn Hattin

In the past two months donors have given 3675 dollars to support the project and contributions total about 10090 dollars. Officials express hope that construction may begin soon as endowment funds advance. The home artes river context is referenced in relation to the effort.

Kurn Hattin Wedard Amd Inuratabine

Market Review of Butter Eggs and Fruits in Liberal Trade

Market notes show supply light for apples and steady butter with slight price variation across cities. Boston and Chicago quote 8 1 2 cents, New York 44 cents. last week arrivals totaling 765 615 pounds with 171 830 exported. Egg values ease but wholesale quotes remain 42 cents for fancy eggs, though critics say farmers fetch 45 to 48 cents. Storage down 16 000 cases. demand declined post Thanksgiving with mild season hurting storage eggs. Fruits show firmer apples and oranges, cranberries scarce and costly, potatoes dull, squashes firmer, southern spinach plentiful, cucumbers up sharply.

Boston Chicago New York New England Eges

Letter praises Page's Perfected Poultry Food from Jericho Vermont

Asahel Puffer of Jericho writes that Page's Perfected Poultry Food is the best for his flock and that he wishes to continue using it. The enthusiastic testimonial highlights the product's strong sales and customer satisfaction as a powerful advertisement.

Asahel Puffer Jericho

Poultry Food Sees Rapid Development in War Time

A wartime note urges quality in poultry feed amid many questionable foods. J Dodge of Massachusetts endorses Page's Poultry Feed as ahead of all rivals while urging readers to send their addresses for more information. The letter reflects demand for reliable poultry nutrition during industry shifts.

JL Dodge Mass C. SF Hyde Park

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Tower Hill J. McLaughlin K. Corliss D Chavonelle Misa L. Lifevre Millard Benedictus Quem Vidisti B. Hamma J. D. Chavonelle Adeste A. Adam J. P. McCaughern J. H. Mack Christmas Wells Triangle Ll. M. D the Babies Shine O Star J. L. Hall J. c. Hall Celestial Miss Rose M. Duffy Belle Trepanier Haile & Frost Mill Miss Trepanier A. M. Barrows Spofford West Chesterfield Cleveland NO Baking Powder CO E. H. Harriman NEW York Insurance Investigating Committee Albany Chinese Immigration and Boycott Inate Mina Roosevelt Buln Nicholas Loneworth Royal Bateuma Panama Suffield General News Ball Band Arctics Dunham Brothers Brattleboro, Vt Guilford Charles E. Alexander Chesterfield Windham Co Allard Market Review Hyde Park Pan Peatpets Beattleboro Markets Tatoes Ad Anesesawair Paul Au Ceeees Dow Japan Beadac Jon DeWitt George
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