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Newspaper

Windham County Reformer

Location

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1905

Page

3

Christmas in Brattleboro 1906 Pleases Residents

Brattleboro enjoyed unusually pleasant Christmas weather with skating on Vinton mill pond and open highways for driving. Churches held festive services and Sunday schools organized celebrations. The post office and American Express handled an exceptional surge of Christmas packages, while merchants reported strong sales despite limited winter shopping.

Statteboro Aye Brattleboro Vinton Mill Hihways Hrattleboro American Express Company J. 2 Rogera Arattiebora Tx

Ezekiel Coates Dead at His Home on Washington Street

Rerekle B Coates, 76, died Sunday afternoon at his Washington Street home after a monthlong illness from acute dilatation of the heart. He was born September 30, 1829 in Heath and lived in West Townshend, Brattleboro, and other towns, working as a shoemaker, farmer, and janitor. He served in the Civil War with Company D, 16th Vermont, fought at Gettysburg, and later held various jobs before retiring to Brattleboro. He married Eliza Goodell and later Charlotte Moran. survivors include three children from the first marriage and several from the second. Funeral services were held Wednesday at his home. Burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Washingington Street Rerekle B. Coates Weahington Street West Coates Heath Mua Hexekinh Emily Porter Coates West Townshend 16Th Vermont Volunteera Jamaica Wardasboro Cotes Hrattleboro Batey Organ Company Newfane Brattleboro Estey Organ Factory Canal Street Whitingham Eliza Goodell Rowe Mise Albert Providence Adelbert , Coates Boston Mra Hoynton Ot — Weat Townshend Charlotte Rk, Moran Wardahore Coites George Th Tlawann Sedgwick Post Emma Gree Beavere Ashley Hunt G. Ty Piper Taylor Monture Mune Peprnult Manta Turer Lesters White Manufacturing Company Endicott-Johmson Leaterahire Perrault Theybhiace Teaterahire Port Jerzene Vis N. Fyard Port Doral Minuut North Adams Mme Perraultle Adama Matt Notre Dame Burkil Christman Methodist Episcopal Bunday School Roy J. D. King Newtone Tuewang Fiom Company Ashuelot N. HL J. Ayer Windsor Frank J W. A. Bosworth Winehenidday Mick Annie Reynolds Bellows Falls Milo Whitney Stowell Company Mle Nellie N. Clarke Mise May Brooks Ia Charlestown Noh Frank Young Awc. Patterson Waterbury Horace Scott E Houghton Margaret Noonan Mass Gertrude Chatfield Cheiatinia Samuel M. Pombor Springfield Kate Booth Loommater Worcester Musa Mixa Alice ‘Townsend Salem Mans Albert W. Townsend Sarah Washturn Waltham Max Mro Mix Frank Robertson Holyoke Frend Reuben C. Winchester Bantiat Mixe Panny Washburn Musical Conservatory Carl D. Knlichitz Worcester Polytehnte Institute O. D. Knight Methodist Indies Childeen China Congregational Society Lewis G. Gorhim Mim. da Broxwell Helen Berti Cole Touls Gorham Windsor- Mies Jennie M. Mills Fitchburs Hellen Houghton Sarah Holton Dri Charlton Nome Hale Wisteell Smester Herbert Huntley Fort Orange Castleton-enethe-Mudaans Maine W. Huntley Kendrick Hoar Huntley Chapin Zob Leonard He A. Temple Hoteter Zeit Hornes Lenina Grange Hoye Hy Si J Coleman Gor Dix Aly Weotl Hancock Leonie Chaves M. Fox H. G. Reads H. Coleim J. Roberta G. Reme Hlm Roberts Freeny

Christmas Church News and Community Notices

Christmas activities fill area churches as Sunday schools host concerts and charity gift exchanges. Residents attend visits, dinners, and church events across Brattleboro and nearby towns with many travelling to Windsor, Bellows Falls, and Fitchburg to celebrate the holiday season.

Horses Sold At Auction In Ashuelot New Hampshire

A complete sale of 28 horses from Ashuelot New Hampshire owner Kingsley drew a distant crowd despite stormy weather. Sheriff Tattle and Granville Wardwell ran the public auction with mostly low prices, many animals fetching only modest sums, and several horses selling below typical road horse values.

Ashuelot Austin Kingsley N. H Sheriff Tattle Keene Granville Wardwell Hay Imure Delaio Sahin Winchester Boul Lyons Bluober OH. Rowe Athol A. A. Newton Punch Mesauceo Bellows Falls Molly Red N. T. Deval Rockingham W. J. Haskell George Hot Youth of Mabel C Wheal Irene Hee Perry Ruby CB. Clark B. Turnett Foer West Swanger A My Cilt Lee Herrick Chesterfield A. J Taylor Hing

It’s Your Kidneys Don’t Mistake the Cause of Troubles

Brattleboro citizens are urged to treat kidney troubles promptly using Deans Kidney Pills. The ad cites back pain as a symptom of kidney disease and warns of dangers like diabetes or Bright’s disease if untreated. Mrs. W Bingham of Brattlebury testifies to lasting cures, urging readers to remember the product name and claim.

Grattleboro Bright Brattlebore Airs W. Bingham White M. W Bingham Carpenter Prospect St Brattlebury, WI Bingham Dean Wrether

Leap Year Ball Planned for Wilmington Village

Wilmington residents plan a Memorial Hall event Monday night January 1 a Leap Year ball with a four piece orchestra entertaining guests. Local figures include W A Choate of Albany Mrs Henry Castle of Boston and Mrs HB Mann attending Christmas gatherings.

Mamorial Hall W. A. Choate Albany Tuenday Henry Castle Boston HB. Mann Brattleboro L. FB. Page North Atlama Tuenday Walter Ballou Newfane William Ballou George Roberta Matilda Goulding Manter Joseph Rutland Gertrude Kingsley Sherman Willy Row Mav Rows Col. J. Hy Goulding Odeon Quartette Memorial Hall Mivn Mabel Lyman North Adams Alfred Bugbee Randolph New York J. Modbury Adams Frank Smith Ruiloh Mise Rythiven Parmelee Bolden Hatfield Mana Mra C Roswell Leone Nicholas Mai Donald St Albans Mra M EL Lyman North Adurus Hospital Mra. Kutol Holyoke Mass Crafty Sane Lolly Rowwell P. Crafts Paul Butterfield Chemistry Yale College Hoth V. Butterfield Hotchkiss Advo Lakeville Conn Lown Universalist Congregational Haptat Leslie Chrstine Boyd Boyd G. & Jacobs Windsor Ave. Jacobs Merv Jacobs

Christmas Celebrations and Local Notices in New England Town

Christmas exercises at the Mip Tet church drew praise for the program and a generous gift to the pastor. Family visits and holiday travels populate the report with names like Thomas, Shenarden, and Coleman, while a mishap involving a wagon load of lumber near a building draws minor attention. Community officers, church events, and school activities fill the compact notes from Whitingham and surrounding areas for a festive season recap.

Mm Crates Emeroher Maribor Aniente O. J. Hale Nichola Greenfield Kito Thomas Boston Christie Thomas Kerio White Brattlebore Charles Shepardson S. Roy James Jines West Seattle A. ‘Thomas

Dam Blown Up by Dynamite at Pleasant Valley Brook

A dynamite blast destroyed the dam across Pleasant Valley Brook near the Samuel Sargent fort last Thursday. Crosby and Parker workers reported theft of dynamite from their shop and fear sabotage aimed at delaying the new water system. The dam had been previously damaged by George J. Crowell years ago as part of a disputed system and the Sunset Water Company project continues despite the act.

Pleasant Valley Brook Crosby & Parker Samuel Sargent Devaby & Parker Fainilay George J. Crowell Plehi Aint Valley Whetatot Brook Nataltine

Local Notes From Bennington Social Week End

A garbled page notes various residents and visitors in Bennington and nearby towns. Mentions Mea Nancy Ropselt of Marinoroie riding with Mrs A, Dayle at Curkie, and Titers of Mire Wurring aie. Several names and events appear in fragmentary form with domestic calls and visits referenced.

Amtra Hadley Garenemten Mea Nancy Ropselt Marinoroie Mra A Dayle Bennington Als Sleter Nis Clei Mire Wurring Mere Cael Afar Verne Adatie Wikingrin Tames Folile Frank Buse Maribor Contel

East Dover Evening Social At Baptist Church

In East Dover a pleasant evening unfolds with a local social at the Baptist church featuring varied entertainments. Attendees include Warren and Proll family members among others, with music and greetings noted in a casual community update.

Christmas Day Tidings From Green River Town

Green River society shares holiday greetings as families return home for Christmas. Residents such as Miles Abbie Prouty and Henry Stowe enjoy skating and social visits while others travel from Greenfield and Dedham to join relatives. The community mourns an infant death and villagers help with logs at local sites.

Green River Miles Abbie Prouty Jan Eld Henry Stowe Itknewe Mia Leni Reed Greenfield Brenden Merrifield Hale Levi Moore Hil Charle Bakers Sonle West Guilford Archie Miner Moston Knitlestown Drivine Horn John Barden Brattleboro Fred Stowe Bertham White Dedham Mass Watton de Mr. Reed George Worden Everett Miner Nlucos

Digestive Aid Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts a tonic named Myspepidia Cure claimed to ease digestion and stomach discomfort. It asserts relief from indigestion, bloating, and sour stomach, promising improved appetite and daily work stamina. George Greane is listed as the seller.

Etremach Alek Horag George Fi Greane

Notice of Rental Claim and Court Claim Procedure

Legal notice from Vermont court regarding the Rotate of Harbert NW with rent claims and deadlines. It requires all claimants to present their claims at Brown's Law Office in Marlboro on the specified dates and times, under the court’s supervision, with formal dates and instructions spelled out for compliance.

Harbert Martiniry Eumanasivtans Wxld Defeal Aftaer Ren Brown's Law Pice Mraltheborn Yieloeke Noid Avid Crndivare Esaemathrn Ellawaner Earstuve Deowmaber

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