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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
4
The ad offers cloth coats and cloaks at reduced cash prices. Raglans priced at 10 dollars, three quarter length coats from 15 to 18 dollars, Monte Carlo coats from 12.75 to 16.50 dollars, and 27 inch coats at 12.50 to 17.50 dollars.
The advertisement lists drastic markdowns on coats suits skirts and novelty garments with prices dropping from up to 40 to as low as 1.50 for children's wear and 3.95 for coats. It notes halved wool dress goods on tables and further discounts on gloves aprons and fabric laces alongside a temperance lecture by Rev. Beach criticizing prohibition rhetoric and audience reaction.
A sale today features large stock of flannelettes with heavy patterns at 9e a yard for the best and heaviest 12 1-2c grade. An additional lot includes 8 1-2c weights with lighter fabrics. Sale continues on wrappings, petticoats, dressing lacques, sweaters, fur scarfs, table damasks, napkins, comforts, quilts and blankets.
The store offers silk waists now priced at 3.75 for black and colored, 5.95 and 6.50 for others. Most waists are sizes 32 and 34, with a few larger. Half price to clear leftover summer stock. White waists included and cotton underwear sale continues at advertised prices.
Roy Beach of Cambridge Mass, known anti saloon fighter, addresses a crowded Boni outer meeting urging vote against a February referendum on the local option liquor law. He argues licensing reduces taxes and warns that passage would curb press freedom and corrupt politics, while suggesting postponement to May if February fails.
In Brattleboro a fierce YMCA basketball victory over the University of Vermont kept the championship in YMCA hands. The game featured rough play, constant lead changes, and a late rally as the YMCA edged ahead, while Vermont’s stars Howe and Beaton battled hard before fouls and substitutions shifted momentum.
County Examiner explains changes to Vermont law on teacher certificates. Text cites sections about renewal, proof of qualification, and the scope of credentials, noting distinctions between first, second, and junior certificates and the privileges granted to teachers in smaller towns.
Brattleboro Brattleboro Lodge hosted a wide gathering of Master Masons from Hinsdale Northfield Putney Wilmington Jacksonville and others with degrees exemplified by Brattleboro Lodge and Harvard quartet. Delegations from Golden Route Unity and others attended in a notable fraternal meeting with music prayers and speeches.
William Riley of Weet Brattleboro was arrested by Chief Hall after an alleged Saturday night assault on Tam Foerriter at the American House. The incident led to Riley’s temporary restraint, a brief court appearance, and a disputed drunken episode tied to a disorderly conduct charge in Brattleboro.
Universalist and First Baptist congregations hold morning worship with sermons on Christianity and imitation of Christ. Christian Endeavor meetings, Sunday school hours, testimonial and reading room activities listed. Protective Grange meeting reported with program including music and talks by local members. Community notices mention attendance figures and upcoming events at Rutland with dates and locations. Local religious and civic groups are active with a focus on community outreach and education.
Vermont politicians argue over a licensing measure affecting saloons and whiskey makers. Opponents warn of centralizing power and open saloons with a demoralizing crowd, urging a No vote. Proponents claim benefits from breweries and distilleries in state manufacture.
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