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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
2
The Windham County Reformer is published every Friday afternoon by the Vermont Printing Company. The notice lists H. Crane as treasurer and Batter as related party, indicating the paper’s fiscal and publication details.
The Brattleboro paper reflects on Christmas as a day of joy, peace and generosity. It praises Salvation Army efforts delivering dinners and gifts, notes some misfortune, and urges faith courage and kindness to brighten lonely lives and start 1906 with hope.
The Windsor county case of Allard, Bridgewater, ends with life imprisonment after a speedy trial for a drunken quarrel murder. The court notes there was no premade plan and doubts over mental responsibility, preserving public safety while avoiding injustice.
No effort should be spared to identify and punish those who destroyed the dam on Pleasant Valley brook owned by Mr. Crowell last week. Public rights demand accountability and the village should repudiate any who support such tactics in any cause. The town can settle its disputes without dynamite.
A fragmented editorial laments unrestrained youth and holiday revelry causing damage and calls for stronger law enforcement. It questions who will curb the next destructive incident and mocks sensational fixes, mentioning Sherlock Holmes and Joseph Smith in a wary, satirical tone.
A compilation of Vermont newspaper excerpts discusses legal philosophy, capital punishment, and public sentiment. It cites Paul Morton, Admiral Dewey, and President Grant, critiques state policy on enforcement and repeal, and notes opinions on Mormon funding and the Allard murder verdict.
District Attorney Morans stand on Boston hotel licenses divides opinion. Critics argue enforcement of the license clause is essential and that illegal liquor sales by hotels should be punished. The piece blames lax lawmaking for rising lawlessness and calls for stricter adherence to existing laws.
Editorial note questions Merril and Man surrounding Martin, pondering if their presence is justified given their past efficiency in governance and policy decisions. The column reflects Swanton Courier opinion on local political support and leadership dynamics.
The text argues against yearly state funding for a newly regulated fair, labeling it a paternalistic scheme that could drain the public treasury. It contends that such institutions should earn public support directly from attendees and that government programs cannot create genuine demand for amusements or instruction the people do not want. It asserts the remedy lies with the fair itself to attract support, not with state funding.
The speaker argues Vermont could accommodate thousands of visitors with proper methods. With better hotels and private houses, the state could attract summer tourists, boosting the circulating medium, which is viewed as a positive opportunity to expand commerce.
A factory begins canning beans at Essex Junction and advocates say Vermont should expand vegetable canning. The state’s products could lead world markets, bringing in millions annually. The Grange is urged to consider supporting this effort.
Controller Ridgely responded to Senator Tillmin that bank examiner reports show no national bank political contributions since 1891. The Springfield Republican notes a 1900 circular from Pennsylvania banks outlining suggested contributions, with Philadelphia banks urged to give 2.5 mills on capital and size plus.
In Hartford Courant records, Ethan Allen Hitchcock is praised for his quiet, sturdy, and thorough performance as head of the interior department, marked by a notable yet understated effectiveness remembered by contemporaries.
The state ranks 27th for illiteracy with 7.4 per 1000 native white children ages 1 to 14 unable to read or write. Officials note improvement since 1890 yet remain troubled by home-grown ignorance and the failure of old New England schooling ideas to uplift these youths.
Local officials in Ludlow move to curb youth smoking. Several cigarette dealers are arrested and others acting as intermediaries face charges as authorities vow to extend the crackdown across town.
Randolph Terald reports the grange publicly endorses Bell in a surrounding garden issue. Hi there Kit, neighbors note support continues as community groups rally.
The Burlington Clipper notes the grange’s growth in Vermont as a hopeful sign. It emphasizes education and good government, states that meetings stay free of partisan politics, and wishes for a branch in every town as it expands outreach.
A Wilmington News column critiques the hedgehog for stubborn self focus and hindering, unplanned behavior. The piece likens it to bungled approach and missed chances in daily life.
The text mocks a stubborn figure as a hedgehog full of contempt and opposition. It condemns closed gatekeeping toward visitors, reporters, and outsiders, urging openness to enterprise and bold action rather than isolation. Don t be a hedgehog.
After a Rutland meeting on December 26 with all members present, the Vermont Tuberculosis Commission announced its provisional choice for the state sanatorium site. The Pittsford location, about a mile and a half from Pittsford station on a 200 acre, wooded plateau with a stream and good views, was favored for accessibility, water, soil, wind protection, and near rail and village. Plans target spring construction with work advancing rapidly to begin operations the following winter.
Charles JH Ferrin of Montpelier was named sergeant at arms by Governor Hell to replace James W Brock whose term ends next November. Brock, appointed in 1901 to fill a vacancy, retires to focus on leadership roles at Montpelier Savings Bank and American Fidelity Co. Ferrin, 58, a Johnson native, resumes after years in Montpelier trade and a health-recovery period since 1902.
The Bennington Banner questions whether Senator Proctor will back President Roosevelt on railroad rate changes insurance regulation tariff reform and measures to curb monopolies. The paper argues length of service depends on if he supports the administration despite differences in method and urges decisive action.
The Meddler notes an unusually mild November and December in Vermont. It discusses weather beliefs, upcoming election races in Windham County, and potential candidates for state's attorney in Brattleboro. It recalls past precedents and cautions younger candidates to heed elders’ experience.
Brattleboro druggist Geo E Greene endorses Vinci as a potent strength creator and health restorer for children and adults. He claims it strengthens delicate stomachs, builds bone and flesh, and improves vigor, offering refunds if customers are not satisfied. Mrs Jennie Perse cites her son’s rapid recovery.
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