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Newspaper

Windham County Reformer

Location

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1896

Page

9

Obituary and town notices from Marlboro and Vernon

Local notices report the death of Nellie C. Chirk of Marlboro and illness of residents including A J White and Mrs Sumner Ellingwood. Vernon Grange plans an afternoon meeting at Whithed's hall with public invitation. Society events feature a Brookline supper, town hall dance, and United Workers meeting. Garden and farm notes mention tobacco sales, new equipment, and farm life updates. A young Miss Maude O Conor dies after a year of illness leaving a large family and friends.

Vernon Sumner Ellingwood Willie Heard Ashby Mass G. Weatherhed United States Bert Tyler Harry Ward Tyler William Wilson Cyponfield O. Frost Richardson Almander Brown Orange F. I. Brown John Eames Framingham Boston Ella Chase Skinner South Vernon Lupo Elisha Stelbing Spens Fitchburg Angel Sleuth Maude O'Connor Baptist Vestry Town Hall Society of United Workers 0. P Rlando Smith Northfield

Village Looks to Youthful Labor and Local Happenings

A rustic note highlights a boy stepping in for men in work while communities welcome new labor, marriages, and funerals. Individuals such as O C Brigus, Lyman May, Elton Johnson, and Will Clark are mentioned with local family and town movements, parish visits, and moves within the village.

Gerry Martin C. Brigus Lyman May Elton Johnson Will Clark Putney Chatin Reed Brattleore Herbert Benson Mr. Howard Winhall Orange Dunn South Londonderry T. Gordon’s Hila Underwool Tidian Watson Stattlehoro Menitiy Ina Plumley Underwood House Mr. Viall Fred Mr. Viail Janette Mary Vial Brattleboro Munday Too SL Rogers Windsor Ith Luther Whitcomb Holden House

Surprise leap year supper draws sixty at Willing Workers

A leap year supper hosted by Willing Workers drew about 60 attendees. A sleigh ride and supper were followed by games. Many from nearby towns attended church services where Bou telle brothers were missed due to travel, expected to return next Sunday.

Boutelle Brothers Lanphear Jamaies Field Williamsville Fa Young Rycor Winchendon Mass Smead

Local Brattleboro News Bits and Winter Happenings

Mrs M A Whitaker of Brattleboro visits her son C J Roberts. Snowy travel improves while wood and lumber flow to markets. Several locals attend Masonic installation and supper at Canedy's hotel. в Large winter gathering, visits, and social events fill the week with many friends and neighbors noted.

Yean Mra. M. A. Whitaker Brattleboro C. J. Roberts Springfield Bradley Newell

Community Notes From Grove and Nearby Areas

Local updates report several illnesses including Blait Green, B. B. Clark, and IL. 8. DeWolf, with a general epidemic described as lyric and poison on the rise. Oscar B. Dix visited Greenfield and Colrain, Ma, as E. B. Green remains ill. A sleigh ride to Halifax attendees Jake Thompson and wife, plus a planned sociable at Mrs Ay e Clisbee's. A dance is planned and Lena Reed has returned from Greenfield. Mrs. Ann Smith of West Halifax visits her brother at the M. D. Thompson household.

Grove Green B. B. Clark DeWolf A. F. Prouty Saye Minuteaur Worden Oscar B. Dix Greenfield Colrain Mass E. B. Green Luther Kames Wordens Halifax Jake Thompson Aye Clisbee Lena Reed Ann Smith of Weet Halifax M.D. ‘Thompson

Local church and community events fill Putney notes

Sunday Christian Endeavor exercises attract many. Miss Rose Albee praised. School terms extended two weeks amid good progress. Crescent Club to stage The Flowing Bow with new scenery Feb 11. Le s leap year dances and social gatherings noted. various residents ill or traveling. Local farms change hands. Williston creamery job move. Civil authority to meet Feb 6 for tax abatements.

Christian Endeavort Rose Albee Wills Wright Olivers Thin Crescent Club Arthur Parvum Brattleboro J. W. Butterfield Ashley Lyman Maninto Miechs Julia Barnard West LC. Wyman W. Bruce Ellen Goodridge Kate G. H H. Waller G. H. Walker Methodist Ciety Bert Robertson Peter Johnson Putney Falls Mr. Johnson H. PP Farr Baptisl Dennison Davis Lyman Miller F. F. Smith Guy Henry Albee Brookline Congregational Church FE. F. Smith Putney Williston W. 5. Quimby Co Commission Merchants of Boston Will Cronk Vergennes Munger Windsor Austin Kelley Minnesota Newane Fred Smith Fe.o San“se

Sleigh rides, burglar alarm, and village notices

A late night sleigh party to Newfane sparked tales of a prowler as a lock was tampered with at a local home. West River Grange installed officers led by H. A. Scott with several members. Community events include teachers’ institute, church gatherings, and a busy week of farm and social activities amid winter snows and ice harvest.

Howe Newfane Brattleboro Pratt ES Weston Dorr Benson Chester Union Hall Benjamin F. Kelly Bural Mra Lyman H. Knapp G. W. Knapp A. Codding Geo. R. Goodenough F. H. Sargent Chas, Underwood Dover Arthur Warren Wordsboro W.C. Ballow Amuasa Cavendish Mrs. Kinney Mecca West River Grange Cutler Noida W. M H. A. Scott W. HH. Dutton T. F. Days Mra. A. Snow Treas FE. B. Bachelder Canaa J. B. Bachelder Steward A. H. Ingalls L. A Carr Florence Hurdee Christian Endeavor Society Pational Society Newfine Robert Kathan Putney Henry Holland Meacham Baptist State Convention Rutland Anna Twitthell Pratt's Inn Ober William Gale Twitchell Sparks WH. A. Scott Boston Pioneer Lodge Good Templars William Lawrence Jr Don W. HW. Taft Alfred Allen

Emma Bennett, Wife of David Dubach, Dies in Missouri

Emma Bennett of Brattleboro, widow of David Dubach and daughter of Alfred Bennett, died on the fourth ult. at Hannibal Missouri. She left Brattleboro in 1838 three years after their marriage. Her husband became a leading man in that area and she remained a devout Christian in the Presbyterian faith.

Emma Bennett David Dubach Brattleboro Alfred Bennett Hannibal Missouri

Free Silver Passes the Keunte ae Sulintli tute for the Bond Bil

From Washington the Senate passed the free coinage substitute for the bond bill despite opposition from sound money advocates. The vote 42 to 30 included Republicans and Democrats with Populists supporting the measure. Morrison and Mills opposed it, while Vilas and Lodge defended measures, and Bayard faced possible censure in the House.

Morrill Hayard Hill Hai Jones New York Gordon Georgian Squires Washington Sound Money Senator Mills Vilas Wisconsin Cattery Louisiana Butte Vermont Lis Democratic Party France Geld Lily Aguardian Nevarln Colorado Nul- Hall Eamage House Cleveland Cuba Afttys Hitt Bayard England Congress Reed Senate APLA St. John’s District of Columbia Treasury Lodge Proctor Friends United Brethren Unitarian DuPont Delaware Delaware Senate Sen

Waller Case Delays Papers to Congress amid France Talks

The article notes a dispute over DuPont's election validity tied to the Delaware acting governor's Senate vote while governing. Waller's fate linked to a Madagascar settlement seen as delaying papers to Congress. Different views allege concessions or justice as factors. President nominates Edwin E. Uhl to Ambassador to Germany, a Michigan Democrat with prior Senate runs.

Ate United States DuPont Delaware Senate Delaware Senate Congress France Waller Madagascar Horas Edwin Ef, Uhl Michigan Germany Runyon Michigan Democrate Gresham Olney

Residents of Amborat Lose Thousands in Western Mortgages

The statement notes Amherst residents lost vast sums investing in western real estate mortgages. Higher interest promised greater risk, with many receiving no interest, mounting taxes, and mortgage foreclosures. Some secured questionable titles to lands in Kansas and Nebraska, urging wiser home investments.

Amborat Amherst Kansas Nebraska

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