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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
8
The Reformer Publishing Co through Waterman and Martin sent bills for subscriptions due up to Sept 16 1901. Current publishers Al lery & Co disclaim responsibility for old debts and urge readers not to mistake payments to former owners as settling up to date.
Vermont newspapers report heated commentary on gubernatorial contenders, with references to Harre, Clemont, and Barre figures. The discourse touches prohibition, state governance, and possible independent ticket strategies as voters weigh candidates amid factional debates.
In Burlington on Wednesday Percival W Clement won a governor nomination amid a charged convention with about 250 delegates attending. Accusations claim many expenses were paid by Clement or his managers, raising questions about the process and potential bribery. The piece critiques Clement's record and warns against party divisions while noting his long Republican stance and opposition to certain state reforms.
The testimony centers on General Thomas M. Anderson and Admiral Dewey regarding the August surrender of Manila. Anderson argues no written surrender terms existed and faults the tempo of events while noting misrepresentations by foreign consuls and high command delays.
A scanned political letter argues against endorsing Mr Clement and portrays the Vermont Democrats as stranded by factional splits. It decries fusion talk, warns that endorsing the candidate would betray Jeffersonian principles, and questions the moral cost of aligning with Washington opponents.
Anglophone items from Westminster Mes recount names and social happenings from Howna Tew Uings to Newfane visits. A four act drama titled Cele Hithe.r may be staged July 25 at town hall with a young cast and an orchestra, plus refreshments in the lower hall.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a Prohibition dispute in Popatariay Vermnot and hints at a tenable interpolation. The text mentions an event labeled Ball Hot with attempts and a possible political motive, but details are unclear.
A damed historical note describes a Creek tribe ritual auction of young men for the season. Chiefs clash over timing and guardianship as tensions rise between Creek leaders and a dominant white authority. The spectacle, tied to a troubling tradition, is debated and temporarily deterred by intervening forces, leaving many questions about cultural practices and exploitation.
Mr s F C Hoek of Taylorville is in town for a few days. Miss Katherine Fisher hosted a lawn party with friends on Wednesday. Robert Clark plans to study engineering next year in Tekseleni. The Hanover team plays a ball game tomorrow. Dr Charles Enos Clavi receives appointment as house physician in Detroit emergency hospital. County and vicinity notes describe visitors, events, and local academic updates.
A regular meeting was held at Sovial lodge Wednesday evening. The notice details repairs for a new hotel with carpenters erecting foundations and framing. Also listed are health updates on Alner K Wheeler and Barnard, business changes as C D Spunver Co sold stock to Frank La Allen, and several local social notes including visitors and weddings. The obituary for Mr Wagsis notes a long illness and funeral at Rivrvian cemetery.
In West Dummerston residents are invited to Seventh-day Adventist services on Saturday and Sunday at 02K. A community notice details a roof incident at a local farm, and several names including Rita Nuwtose Wil Fhiel are mentioned in context with the district school.
An unclear Halifax report mentions Mes Prunny consulted about a local matter. Mrs Hoven Fisher seeks help for work issues and Dr Elton is referenced for a telephoned message. Robert appears in a disrupted sentence about a medical or personal trouble.
North Hinsdale column reports scattered items from residents including social visits, a July event at Twi Cromainsnelt's, and a drunkenness incident near Benttleboro. It notes Henry Murrore’s visit, Mrs. Father Lamson of Cato, and Edward Thorne leaving for Guilford. A death is reported in Wardsborn, and Bellows Falls seeks a mowing site on Hewneingam roads.
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