28 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
1
A sprawling trolley bond plan stalled by opposition and logistical hurdles may still advance. The undertaking would extend from Culrain to a Desltation plant area, surmounting a bridge and ridge route while courting independent franchise support and potential timber and transport benefits.
Brattleboro enjoyed an unusually merry Christmas season with strong trade and heavy holiday shipments. The American Express company reported its largest business in history as 7,000 packages moved through town. Local churches and schools staged festive programs, charity drives, and carols for children, while residents visited homes of Episcopal, Baptist, and other faith communities. In Montpelier, police conducted Christmas liquor raids, seizing alcohol from three homes. one man, Mick Sullivan, is charged with keeping intoxicating liquor with intent to sell and posted bail at 800 dollars.
A man named Clough died after being caught between a coupling block and a freight engine while a wreck on the Boston & Maine line occurred. Engineer Mur nev Mehelool kept the engine from moving, but a faulty coupling led to his death. The Brattleboro hospital treated the injured and the funeral is planned for Windsor.
The Bellows Falls Times notes Congressman Haskins argues for higher salaries for representatives. It says most colleagues share the belief but lack courage to publicly support the bill. The columnist expects the pay increase to pass eventually, with Haskins slightly ahead of the procession.
A rapid response averted disaster when a fire threat emerged at the Pool Company plant. A tar barrel near the tire department sparked alarms. workers and emergency crews quickly controlled the blaze and notified the alarm office to dispatch fire units. No injuries reported and the cause remained under investigation.
A suit alleges patent infringement over a bike design linked to Peter T. Perrault of Hruitiobary. Gray claims the Seubtike bike imitates Perrault’s 1908 patent, with both sides negotiating royalties while legal steps loom. Also noted is the Consolidated Rendering company paying a $3000 contempt fines deposit as its case proceeds on banking and record-keeping disputes.
The report states John H. Senter was the last to draw pay from the state treasurer. Treasurer Deavitt can now balance the books. The total cost of the recent ideasion is about $75,000, described as a small loss in the summary.
Discussion centers on D T Perry proposed as Windham county highway supervisor under new law. Gov Proctor and Charlee W Gates review Mr Perry's qualifications noting extensive experience in permanent highway construction across several states. Governor’s approval hinges on his oversight of all county permanent highway work.
Navid Gariath, a Bhattabwey fox hunter, brings a rare fox pelt to Shaftsbury sparking intrigue. One specimen resembles a erose fox with a dark gray back, while another pelt from an Alaska blue fox echoes fur from the Aleutian Islands. Vermont mystery traces to past shipments from Maska to Randolph and escapees from a fur project fenced wild land. The fur resembles beaver in color and texture but is longer and less firm.
Arthur Warren Mason of Greenfield and Alice Bell Moore of this town wed at the Berry apartment on Main Street Christmas noon. Rev George B Lawson officiated before ferns and evergreens. Best man Irving Bryant of Sanford Maine. After a wedding dinner, the couple left for a Massachusetts trip and will reside at 15 Chapman Street Greenfield.
February 1 marks an interest increase in Burlington Trant Company's savings department to 4 percent per annum payable semi annually. Emerson Ell dies at Soldiers Home in Bennington at 68 after a long illness, buried in Sunderland. he served in Civil War with Company B Sd Infantry California volunteers. B. B. Wiley Granite Co. of Northfield closes indefinitely due to stock shortage. railroads slow shipments to Northfield. Rutland rail road damage suit, $12,000, by Charles D. Phelps of New Jersey against Pram TL Chapman. Gov Fletcher D Proctor names Vermont commissioners for Jamestown Tercentennial: J Manning Rutland, F L Davis Pomfret, Edgar O Silver Derby, Edward M Goddard Montpelier, Col Charles S Forbes St Albans. Commission to organize for state representation at exposition. act appropriates funds.
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