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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1896
Page
10
Fragmentary ad copy from a 20th century catalog shows mixed prices and items. Mentions caps, cups, jelly tumblers, and assorted seasonable goods priced down. Language is garbled but suggests promotional discounts on household wares and small items.
The article profiles William Jennings Bryan as a figure of public service and controversy, detailing his modest wealth, strong stance against corporate power, and devotion to politics over law. It notes his integrity in turning down lucrative offers and his long battle against monopolies, with anecdotes from his partnership with Talbot and debates on trust-busting and currency.
A reminiscence traces early ties between William Jennings Bryan and an early Nebraska ally, describing their time at a Chicago law college, shared work through college, and joint entry into Lincoln politics. The piece recalls their budding careers, personal integrity, and Bryan’s steadfast focus on public service over profit.
The page reports on local games including upcoming matches between Beteyvilles and Keteyvilles, injuries and lineup changes for Dowd’s team, and notes on the Brown University hockey/polo era. It also lists educators, school appointments, and community events with scattered names and places in a dense, era-typical prose.
In Mennington County a theft case centers on Ward, Marlow, and Craik Co. of New York. The pair claim to be collectors for an agency. Marlow is accused of deception and others face charges over disposal of goods. A merchant association gun and a missing horse are noted, with authorities probing ties to alleged conspiracies and money matters. Over 100 workers are said involved in a broader inquiry.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a trial in Franklin County with references to Ellen Welsh, Walter Tailet Teracrs Fhe man, and various legal actions. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events, dates, or clear outcomes to report.
Community notices recount local ministers and families visiting, a funeral in Rutland, and residents at summer camps. A tarantula at Woodalock store draws alarm, Springfield electric railroad progress marks civic pride, a bequest to Dartmouth Medical College endows a free bed, and the drowning of Charles Colby near Echo Lake is reported with details of the rescue attempt and fatal depth.
Fragmented local notes from Caledonia County recount a funeral at the Baptist church on Main Street with a $2000 bequest to the church, visits by relatives from Springfield and New Haven, and assorted social items. Items include deacon Andrew Furlin’s 71st birthday, Aunt Nabby Webl a 90 year old, and miscellaneous mentions of visits, marriages, and social events in Topsham and nearby towns.
An early July sale offers one line of desirable hats and bonnets at reduced prices. Also reduced prices on retirements of dimmed millinery and a variety of sailors walking hats and cloth hats. Be sure to visit for belts with jeweled tackles and other items in stock.
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