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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
8
Subscriptions remain stable in advance. Ble copies will be delivered free in recent months. Windham County Reformers Ullery and Co publishers announce ongoing service and mail reach.
A Windham County reformer criticizes the Rutland railroad mileage books as restrictive and unfair. The piece argues to restore uniform two cent per mile pricing, reduce broker profits, and treat railroads as public highways with equitable access and charges. It also touches on Senate decorum, diplomatic visits, and Vermont political dynamics around Dr. Webb.
The Boston Herald notes Dr. W Seward Webb aims to become Vermont governor, aided by railroad interests and family ties to the Vanderbilt network. It argues only a railroad magnate has been seriously considered and that Webb’s move could place him in the governor’s chair, with broader Vermont railroad control implied. Also included are an ad offering very low rail rates to western destinations in 1902 and contact for ticket agents.
Vermonters and editors discuss reform, party strength, and pending races. Headlines from Bellows Falls to Barre cite windham and Bennington support, rumored dark horse for lieutenant governor, and reactions to Cuban annexation debates. Readers see commentary on farmers bank looting and forest restoration, with Senator Proctor backing Cuban annexation and apportionment politics influencing Vermont's Senate and House roles.
Westminister West items report small town happenings with names of residents visiting, hosting, or ill. Mr and Mrs Z L Ormsby hosted Maple Grove grange. Henry Crowell hosted visitors. Walter Sherwin and others were seen about. Several friends and students are noted returning home or attending events and services. local schools and church activities are mentioned.
Town meeting held at Tow Sends Hall Tuesday at 10 o clock to vote on changing the school director and round commissioner. Mrs Hough Moors provides a dinner of oysters and baked beans for attendees as Miss Annie Hopkins returns from a visit, while others in town are noted for illnesses relocations and household changes.
A temperance talk was given Tuesday by the Congregational society. Wednesday evening featured Mrs Ransom Rhodes who has been ill. Local items note tenants on Charles White Place and a visit by Loren Axtell of Warilatrora to town. Mr and Mrs Waldo ent returned after events with the Buxtons. Rockingham ellaws Pall's bachelor Penn dating Elva Mack. H M Whittaker returned to Amherst after Saturday.
Windham County items report E P Reed making and selling over two thousand syrup vans for maple product year. H Smith, formerly of Meriden Connecticut now in Shelburne Falls, visited B S Allen's. A W Wiley of Whitingham buys a small firm and will move to Buckland Mays. C P Dix owns two Jersey heifers giving milk since October and a cash check for December. Indies fair festival proceeds exceeded expectations with many former residents contributing items for a remembrance table. Names listed include Clara Starr Arthur Starr P F Crown Miss Wally Jillian Alta Cressy Laclen Crown Meg Matilda J Coster O H Stickney W D Potter Viva Farnsworth Mrs Crown Walker FB Poster Mrs W P Jones Mrs C H Shepherdson Mr and Mrs M W Stickney Mrs H Blanchard Mrs Cushman Stickney Irving Stickney Mrs Elmina Brown Mrs Edith Corse Mrs N B Hall Miss Mildred Crown Mrs Adella Huot Mrs Jennie Hall Walden.
Mrs Marion Sowara tak gone to work for Mrs Fayette Boon Hewin Willard spent days with his sister at Monroe Bridge Philena Wold visited her sister Mrs Jewelly Ina Murdock staying with Mrs Ashes during her absence Village schools eloped last week Otis Reed sold his team horses to Wheeler Brothers of Monroe Bridge and will drive for them A month driving the team Robert Chase from Mt Hertion School sick Mrs George Hallow of Manchester VT visits her sister Mrs Samuel
The text reports a Baptist service next Sunday evening hosted by a union and notes social details about local residents visiting relatives and moving households across towns including Wor cester Mose York vily Durmorston Bentle horn with several family updates and visits among Mrs Sullivan Crewn and Mrs Herbert Rams dell.
Town records show variances in orders for highway and poor overseer work and school receipts. A farm sale transfers property to New York buyers. local residents update health and visiting statuses as Mrs Smith and others recover or improve.
A garbled local column reports scattered names and events from Westminster and nearby towns. Mentions include Ethel Hears visiting from Norte Fell Mass eye trouble, Rev Grat Hin moving to Poultney, Bert Bacon injured on a load while mounting horses, and various residents attending meetings, visiting relatives, or noting deaths and travel plans.
Local notes report Weatherhead plans a ground breaking for a new culture house with stone foundation. Baptist Sunday school members from Twenty-five attend in Hinesburg, while Mr. and Mrs. Davenport plan a six week southern trip. Brattleboro Overall Company runs at peak demand with overtime. A Baptist society chapel meeting and supper are announced, along with a Washington's Birthday event. Walter Cain sustains an injury at the Coctreville power station and faces an extended layoff. A Brattleboro Academy basketball game is slated, and church services and missions talks fill the schedule.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure for biliousness dyspepsia constipation kidney complaints rheumatism nervous weakness pimples and eruptions. It cites W P Broton of Woodstock Alabama claiming renewed energy and vigor after using the medicine and notes he felt better after a full course.
The progressive ouchre club met with Mr and Mrs Solon Richmond Saturday evening. There were five tables, Prank Jacobs won the royal, Mrs Jacobs the progressor and then fans the booby. Refreshments were served. Mrs Marion Thomas and 200 River Ride, Mass, are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Thompson. Albert Larabee and mother moved back to West Halifax. Rumor says Mr Clark, the new stage driver, plans to move his family here soon.
Arthur Park visits his parents Mr and Mrs Chak at Park with his bride. Mrs A J Knowlton visits Walpole this week. Mrs A Shepardson went to Fitzwilliam for a few days. Prayer meeting tonight with Mrs Walter Pierce.
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for child growth and health. It claims the product strengthens weak children, helps them eat sleep and play, and features the company name Scott and Bowne with a mail order address in New York.
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