06 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
1
A private party states intent to secure Chicago real estate including vacant lots or improved properties. The message seeks opportunities in the Chicago area with no specific properties disclosed.
Last day to settle accounts with the late firm of Mellen and Proctor before books are turned over to A. C. Pencer at C. C. Fitts office. Settlements may be made at the store until that date.
Notable events of the week include patent rights assigned to John A. Ostenburg of Westminster, and the P.M. Gilbert estate of Walpole. A new labor union forms in Bellows Falls, the Pulp Sulphite and Paper Workers' Union, with Ki yore Barry appointed president. Hinsdale fire damages a Brattleboro Street home, with insurance covering a small loss.
The January probate court session disposed of multiple estates. Hearings advanced for Frank Exterbrooks Wardstoro and Hen re partial progress. final fiat settlements approved for several estates. Administrators appointed for Whitney Ty Ray Hines and others. wills presented and executors named. petitions to sell real estate granted for multiple estates including Maria Mann and others in Wilmington.
Vermont voters approve a high license local option law by a large margin, 280667 yes to 20524 no, with Addison Bennington Chittenden Rutland and Washington counties voting yes and Caledonia Essex Grand Isle Lamoille Orange Orleans Windham Windsor voting no. Rutland county led yes, Orleans county led no, and large towns favored adoption while many small towns opposed. A regional split along the mountain line is clear.
Vermont voters backed a high license measure in a tense, divided result prompting editorials from Rutland Herald Manchester Union and other papers. Critics warn of friction during the transition while supporters hail it as a step toward honesty, sobriety, and stronger enforcement amid a shifting political landscape.
Windham County reports a tight race with 14 towns backing prohibition and eight for licenses. Brattleboro led in Yes, while Rockingham produced a surprise Yes majority overturning expected counts. Somerset alone voted unanimously for prohibition with 40 votes.
A Vermont reformer notice outlines a voting contest where 16 contestants from four districts are merged into District No 8 to create a final lineup of eight. It details entry rules, prize structure, and how subscribers and advertisers can vote, with a full list of entrants and current vote tallies.
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