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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
4
The Medbler discusses horses left out in cold due to minimal coverings, condemns a local critic for doubting Elbert Hubbard, and mocks the Kniesel quartet’s fans. It also criticizes Wednesday morning’s fire response, cites engine delays and green horses, and urges discipline and better fire company procedures to avoid higher insurance rates.
Town meeting discusses amending the 1882 library ordinance to allow limited borrowing by residents of adjoining towns for a fee. Trustees refer the question to voters. concern over impact on Brattleboro readers if outside access increases. Proponents argue it could fund new books and widen access for teachers ministers and students.
The Brattleboro Masonic ball held in Festival hall drew about 100 couples. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Holden led the grand parade, with music by Leitzinger’s First Regiment Orchestra and many guests in elaborate gowns. Decorations by Americana Decorating Co created a vivid scene, while the march and dancing continued from 8 to 2 with supper served at 11:30 amid a festive atmosphere.
A woodshed behind Charles W. Briggs’ High Street residence burned from about 2 to 6 am on Wednesday. Fire crews faced snowbound delays and equipment failures, with water leaks hampering efforts but eventually quenched the blaze. Loss included Briggs’ wood and coal supplies and most contents. rear of the house scorched and insurance listed with Jen se agency. Also reports of Valley Fair directors meeting at Brooks House with detailed year receipts and staff elected.
CHURCH SERVICES Christian Science services in Market Street on Sunday at 9 am with Sunday school at 12 noon Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 7 pm Reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 to 5 pm All are welcome First Baptist Church George B Lawson minister Morning service subject The Mission of the Church Bible school at 9:30 Christian Endeavor at 6 Evening worship at 7 subject The Second Temptation of Jews Unitarian church Rev BIQ pastor Service every Sunday at 10 30 Sunday school at 1 30 Theme next Sunday National Rights relations Offering replaces the regular Sunday school annual contribution Dividend notice Medina Gold Mining Co State of Washington February dividend payable February 28 to stockholders of record February 15 dividend checks at Hampshire County National Bank of Northampton Massachusetts or Traders National Bank Newark city transfer books close February 1 and reopen March 24 All subscribers before are entitled to February dividend stock price subject to further advance of 1 a share for more information contact Cole Saunders President Northampton MA
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