29 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
1
Mr F D Morris, formerly at Brattleboro China Store, assumes charge of the wall paper business with C A Borden as decorator. They pledge to handle all kinds of wall coverings, room moulding, paints, and oils, offering experienced service for projects.
In a fast paced Vermont basketball game Brattleboro Athletics defeated visiting Company D 27 to 19. Long and Davey starred for Brattleboro while Beck Smythe Ellis and McGovern led the visitors with solid shooting and guard play. The contest featured seven lead changes and strong defensive work all game.
In Turner Falls Massachusetts the Athletics defeated Father Mathews 40 to 22 after a rough, riot filled game. Long, Trendall and Ellis starred for the Athletics while H Martens and Corcoran clashed with fists late in the second half.
James H. Allen and J. Willard Cobb have cancelled the Independents season promising no more games. After a Thanksgiving win over All Troy professionals the next two home crowds were small and receipts failed to cover expenses. Several cancellations followed including a scheduled game with Company D of St. Johnsbury.
Long and Davey, workers at the Estey organ factory, are expected to complete the season with Loum. Their continued involvement signals ongoing team cohesion and a run of performances.
The Athletics plan Monday in Newport and Friday in St Johnsbury for a return game with Company D. Brattleboro supporters favor local players over professionals and note a recent win over Company D as evidence of strong potential. If Long and Davey stay, the team could challenge for the state championship amid winding local interest and fiscal concerns.
On Wednesday December 27 a Montreal express from Boston and a southbound freight on the Central Vermont collided head on near South Royalton. Both trains slowed through a cut and minor injuries were sustained by several passengers and crew. Investigators call it a orders misunderstanding.
The poultryman who can supply fresh esse in winter gains a major edge over those waiting for summer. Proper care and balanced feed with Pace's Perfected Poultry Food ensure fowls produce essential, supplying nourishment year round. H. E. Harnaway of Farnham, Quebec, endorses the product after trying Perfected Poultry Food.
Ned A Plummer 47 a Brattleboro architect and contractor died in his Vermont Savings Bank Building apartments from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He left a note citing ill health and loneliness and was found by his sister Mrs Henry Pitman with a revolver near his temple. The death occurred Friday afternoon after he and Mr Pitman left earlier. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his home. Burial in Prospect Hill cemetery. A British bill proposes the first road in England for motor vehicles from London to Brighton.
About one hundred Mormon apostles and dignitaries, including President Joseph F. Smith, attended ceremonies Saturday to dedicate a monument to Joseph Smith in Sharon near Royalton. The 50 foot granite monument, unveiled by Abbie Wells, marks the birthplace site with a cottage over the old cellar and drew guests from Utah, Boston, New York, and local Vermont towns.
Col Charles Forbes sells The Vermonter to Charles Cummings publisher of the Interstate Journal at White River Junction. The Vermonter and Interstate Journal merge under that title. Forbes retains business authority and serves as associate editor through the January issue. The Vermonter began in 1895 and was published in St Albans. Also notes the death of Mrs Drusilla Hall Johnson of Northampton Massachusetts aged 160 years.
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