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Newspaper

Windham County Reformer

Location

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1904

Page

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Charles Frost and local banking leader mourned in Wooster

Charles B Frost a native of Brattleboro Vermont born March 16 1882 and long time Wooster resident died after months of illness. He served as mayor of Wooster when it became a city in 1889 and held council clerk duties. A banker by career he was a partner in the We Kan ke Frost bank later Wayne County National Bank where he remained until death. He was survived by a brother Wells Frost of Brattleboro Vermont and a large circle of friends noting his honesty integrity and public service. The court case Rand v Brattleboro Fitchburg moved through Withers office with a jury trial and verdict in favor of Rand for damages though Rand was denied several claims.

Charles Frost Brattle Wells Charla Wayne County National Bank Wooster Welty Howl Woostor Chaw S. Frost Hrattleboro C. ©. Frost Niddie Aketele Frod Ted Hite Mnayor Connicil Prowt Dey Goods Henry J. Front Bank of Stithe & Co We Kanke & Frost Bank Capoan John i Kawke Serte Frost Wan Jocol Frink Mr Front Hwelte Frost Bratebore Vic Wooter Charles Bi Front VC Rand Bastons River Brattleboro Fitchburg C.f. Withers Tueedey Yenteriay Clapton FG. Pintor Hi Fann Fs Hensley A. To Field G. le Expgood Chl Williama FA Bolles Randana D. Ryder G. A. Weston O. M. George Trovel

Rare Conland Library sale highlights Vermont history and American works

A New York sale of Dr. Conland’s Library showcased rare American history and literature volumes. Prices topped expectations for Vermont and New England material, with high bids for the original manuscript of Samuel Stearns North American Dispensatory and other notable items.

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Was he in Brattleboro Story of Hoffman's visit last Sunday

The article reports on L. C. Hoffman allegedly passing through Brattleboro last Sunday amid a national escape from Hampden county Jail. It notes theories he traveled via Springfield South Vernon Brattleboro and Bellows Falls, with a $600 reward for his capture and no solid sightings confirmed. It also mentions Wesleyan University suspensions after a Dec 16 incident involving a Cambridge student and a fight with a crew driver.

L. C. Hoffman Brattleboro Haw Ty Oy Hoffman Alink Wy J. Rold Hampden County Springfeld Mass Mirly Hoffman Maxsivolt Springfield Ani Haltnan Vermont Naper Trail Ivery Horta Sccompline Varlouy Jaltte Indus Eire Holtmin Proctoraville Wolf Rutland Road Potlea Hall Ballows Wall Wesleyan University Arthur J. Monroe Raymond Frankie Taylor Cambridge Masé Taylor S Crew Howard Richards New Hivon Richards Me Hasing

Barrett-Walsh Engagement Announced From Athol Mass

Miss Margaret Walsh and James Edward Barrett announced their engagement. Barrett, a star Detroit baseball player, is from Athol Massachusetts and has considerable wealth from his ball career. The couple plan a future home yet to be decided and will wed at Holy Trinity church on January 2. Barrett is active in Knights of Columbus and other orders, with a reputation for gentlemanly conduct.

Margaret. Walsh James Edward Barrett Fulder Detroit Tnt Holy ‘Trinity Church Barrett Hig Athol Max Atho Mass Jimmy Boston Lodge of Bike Knights of Columbus Knights of Equity Independent Order of Foresters Walsh John Walsh Fifth St Sacred Heart Academy Academy Tunis

Married last October in Boston a Leonard Eastman wedding

Brattleboro friends learn Alice Wilt Leonard married Roger Charles Eastman in Boston on October 2 in a ceremony led by Rev Christopher Elliot. Eastman, a Concord native and Trinity College graduate, travels for De Haven Manufacturing Co. Mrs Eastman will reside in Providence after marriage. Also noted is Valley Fair association meeting at Brooks House with officers elected and premium list revised, plus Lebsinger's orchestra for dinner entertainment. The Reformat offers five Quaker ranges for June 1, 1904.

Alice W. Leonard Roger C. Eastman Brattleboro Mies Alice Wilt Leonard Roger Charles Eastman ii Boston Christopher Elliot Mra Enstman N. H. White Hostun Huey Providenesy RT Ra Eastman Willian Leonard Prospect Hill Greenfield Portland Eastman Concord Holderness School Ward Trinity College Hartford Conn de Haven Manufacturing Co Brooklyn Stock Doritors and Advisory Board of Valley Fair Association Brooks House Lebsinger

Brattleboro Census Figures and Growth Noted

Vermont Bible Society worker Newcomb spent 54 percent of days in Brattleboro gathering data for a census. Figures show 17 families in town with "large" totals. Catholic, Protestant and Sunday school attendees recorded, plus Bible sales and gifts. June figures list 1,424 visited families and 5,748 persons, with 2,441 Protestants at church and 1,342 in Sunday schools. Distressingly, 72 destitute families and 2 destitute individuals noted. Bibles sold 19 percent and given 40. This highlights town growth since prior census. A separate note reports a wild onion believed to be a panther near Guilford causing mischief, with a chase by Dr. A. Andrews and party. Snow was deep and a house to be vacated April 1 with local occupancy changes upcoming.

Bute Newcomb Guilford Herbert D. Andrews Gailford Winnesday Bert ‘Door A. Andrews Wis Innaar Laween

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