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Newspaper

Windham County Reformer

Location

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1905

Page

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Gang of Yeggs Broken in Newfane Bank Robbery

Boston Sunday Herald reports a decade of gang activity by the Yeggs led by Frisco Fingers John Howard and others. Police captured most members in a nationwide spree across the West South Midwest East including Newfane Vermont and Windham County Savings Bank. Several arrests and prison terms followed while leaders fled or were killed.

Boston Sunday Herald Middle States Peavey Boro Four Tire Bank Amherst Canton Junction Forest Hille Mt. Hope Metropolitan Coal Oust Hester Essex County Thleetale Maine New Hampshire Connectcut Rhode Ieland Vermont Canidae Quebec Slaveravilla BR. 1 Windham County Savings Bank Newfane John Holbrook Howard Watts Boston Shawmut Avenue Willow Park Roxbury Harris Burke Cronin Coway O' Keley Smith Platel Point Harry Holbrook Newfone Frank Nielson Edward Coplon Jimmy" Kelly Nielson Con Jon Conlon Wilson Charlestown Portland Pennsylvania Jimmy” Kelly New Bedford Falure Kim Little & Walker Walker

Greenfield High Smothers Knights of Columbus

Greenfield High school and Company I defeated the Knights of Columbus 26 to 10 in a two game set at Festival Hall. The militiamen led 12 to 1 at halftime and surged to a 14 point second half, with strong passing from Moreh and Ellie. Pierce and Riverleth starred for Greenfield, while Ferriter was absent for the Knights. Springfield High School beat Brattleboro High, 47 to 28, in another game. The Independents later planned bouts with Worcester and North Adams teams, while Festival Hall hosts a slate through March including St Johnsbury academy series.

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Portand Ned and Carter De Ford linked to multiple bank robberies

The fragment mentions Carter alias De Ford and Portland Ned involved in robberies across Forest City Maryland Bridgeville Denmark and nearby areas with James Howard and others. It suggests a ring orchestrating multiple bank jobs in the region including Spring, Bundy Springs, and Portland areas.

Vost Mt Operalront Carter Allax de Portland Burke Forest City N.C Springs Aliae de T Bundy Springs Atlas de Ford Bridgeville de Ford Hilly Denmark B.C James Howard Atlas Thin

Central Vermont Eyes Broad Gauge Link to South Londonderry

A Monday Clarke C Fitzte conference among J K Dalrymple Fremont H Wright and Brattleboro Whitehall stockholders explored extending the Hrattleboro and Whitehall line for a timber region outlet. Central Vermont favors the plan if a binding deal with Brattleboro Whitehall is reached and a broad gauge road could be built once title is secured, amid mixed local sentiment and pending litigation.

Clarke C. Fitte J. K. Dalrymine Central Vermont Railroad Fremont H. Wright Peck | Amberlands Stratton Sommer H. & Gallup Gallup Lumber Company Mr. Wright C. C. Fitts Central Vermont Brattleboro & White ‘Hall Corporation Afr Dalrymple Central Vermont Management Brattleboro & Whiteball Brattleboro Wert River Here South Londonderry Fitts Hrattleboro & Whitehall i South Londonderry Vermont Ander

Valley Fair annual meeting held at the Brooke House

Valley Fair association stockholders and guests met today at the Brooke House with Gov. C. J. Bell in attendance. Officers elected include President George W. Pierce and vice presidents N. P. Wood and T. Nelson Hastings. Treasurer H. E. Taylor re-elected but declined. Treasurer’s report shows cash on hand and totals. bridge construction in Bellows Falls delayed by fire. minister Powell demands action in Haiti. states consider new forestry departments.

Brooke House Valley Pair Association Brooks House Gov. C. J Bell George W. Pierce N. P. Wood Northfield T. Nelson Hastings Walpole D. EB. Tasker Sny Tir

White River Chair Co plans Brattleboro chair and rattan plant

Brattleboro citizens are invited to a Festival hall meeting Monday evening to discuss a proposed Brattleboro chair and rattan goods factory by the White River Chair Company. The firm seeks a 3,000 dollar town bonus, 10 years tax exemption, and a minimum 18,000 dollar investment, with 40 jobs yearly for five years, plus bonds and insurance to secure the promise.

Brattleboro Festival Hall White River Chair Company Fctory I. F. Adams G. Averill G. L. Dunham Cunicern Hartford Hruttlleboro Cabinet Brattleoro Operaton Citizens’ Committee Souto Thompson Brattleboro Cabinet Company White River Chair Co B. Souto

Universalist Fair butterfly festival decorates annual event

Women of the Universalist society staged a butterfly festival at their annual fair. Hundreds of artificial Lepidoptera adorned booths and chandeliers with yellow and white as dominant colors. Notables like Mrs H R Brown Mrs Addie Warlner and Miss Annie Lamb led the lemonade booth while others ran the flower booth with Ruth Brown Evelyn Staples and more assisting as flower girls.

Universalist Society Mra H.R. Brown Mias Addie Warlner Annie Lamb CL Stickney L. 8 Edwards Edith Farr Ruth Brown Rvelyn Staples B. Pings CM. Dupin

My fair and counter tear revealed by dimming windo

A fragmentary line speaks of a fair and counter tear to be shown tomorrow, with dimming windo effects. The text preserves a somber mood and hints at an impending event or reflection.

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