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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
7
Findham County and vicinity yearns for local news as York church hosts a Sunday school picnic on July 20. The note lists organizers and attendees, including Mrs Piper, Mrs C H Witt, Mrs EK W Newcomb, and Mrs Jessie Alexander, with reminiscences of fishing, parties, and community visits around Newton and Greenfield. Tribal ties, family visits, and recent local events fill the page, highlighting social life and upcoming town activities.
Social Circle met yesterday afternoon for work, with July 20 gatherings noted. Committees in charge held meetings, while the Christian Endeavor society at Fate Memorial Church set Sunday evening meetings for September 1 and a party for grandchildren Brown and Edith Martha Tyler was hosted by Mrs A C Browne. Numerous guests and relatives attended as families connected with the Unitarian society hosted a lively gathering with games, music, and ice cream on the grounds.
In Brat a health claim touts Mi-o-ng as a guaranteed remedy for indigestion stomach weakness and weight gain. George E Greene promises a full refund if results are not achieved, citing hundreds of local testimonials and a risk free trial with no cost to the buyer.
At the home of Mr and Mrs J B Nevins of West Bernardston about 50 Hastings descendants and relatives gathered from Springfield Greenfield Bernardston Gil Leyden and Montague. They enjoyed games music recitations and a noon prayer led by Leon Wait of Greenfield followed by a sumptuous dinner. The Nevins thanking the musicians capped a day of social delight.
Mr and Mrs Tabor Davenport welcomed a daughter on Thursday July 14. New York visitors Mr and Mrs Cook with their two boys stay at John Robertson’s, where Robertson’s children enjoy Leyden hills farm summers. Henry Carleton, now an Austin pharmacist, visits his native town after 30 years, attending Shriners events and visiting relatives. Many locals and kin are noted: Mowrys, Miners, Hypes, and Lanes, with trips to Utica, Bernardston, and Chauquauqua.
Mrs. Fred Smith returns from Barre Massachusetts. Nor ton family of Meriden Connecticut and Mrs Joseph Prescott with her little son from Holyoke Massachusetts are summer guests at the Newfane house. Mrs. Baker and daughter, Mrs Wood and Miss Lizzie Hudson of Cedarhurst S J, guest at R B Hawkins. Mrs Phoebe Knapp visiting her sister in Burlington. Mrs Lena Morse Lang and two children visiting in this village and Williamsville. Black smith Severance to move his family into G W Knapp tenement near Burditt crossing. Lyman Bills and family with his mother N M Bills. Miss Fray Ballou visiting aunts in Brattleboro. Miss Jessie Howe guest of aunt Mrs J H Cole. Miss Gussie Grout visiting Mr and Mrs Amwsa Grout. A party of six from Wallingford Connecticut at the pens house. Miss Emma Moulton working for Mrs Zilpba Tuthill.
F L Pierces mill shut a few days all hands pressed to hay fields F H Stebbins and wife Brattleboro called on friends N M Batchelder Fitchburg in town one day Har vey Broward Putney called on friends J L Howard and wife Putney guests at R E Marsh s Marshall Cutler Redwing Minn visited F C Cutler past week Cutler went to Minnesota 48 years ago first time back son Ira Cutler of a large family now only two living
G. O. Taylor Whiskies used by critical judges KK P Adams is on the sick list Mrs M D Mather is gaining Mrs Sarah Adams visiting her brother Hamlet Bellows Mrs Tyler Walcott and son Theo returned to Greenfield Mrs Larnard of Brattleboro is pow for Mrs Sally Prouty Mrs Root and daughter Margaret and son Ralph of Brattleboro boarding at Henry Adams Addie Tyler finished work at Will Ames sod Ruth Angier has gone there to work Ray Darymple who has been sick is better
Mrs Pratt settles in at Mr Hall s home. Miss Cora Kenny and her mother visited Rev Jackson for two weeks. Reports of hen coops losses and possible skunk or weasel predation. Nellie Foster Bower and Rev L Bower visited old friends at Brooks House Brattleboro. Farmers report new potatoes lettuce and midishes. crop outlook improves. R A Knight and daughter Esther Knight Bliss visited Miss Knight. Bliss travels to Akron Ohio via Boston and the beach. Prof Charles D Knight and daughter from Bucknell attend education convention in Boston. visit Eva Knight Greenwood s home and observe the 93rd birthday of their mother Mel Duncan Knight. Reed Brothers lose a valued horse in a well accident during haying. ship horses used for timber hauling. Mail Carrier Hall notes minimal harm to horses during mowing. Many former residents visiting Dummerston, including Mia Chandler of Guilford, widow of Rev Augustus Chandler. Reverend Chandler later moved to Brattleboro. editor of the Record. died in Guilford over 20 years ago. survived by wife and three children. One son works as an electrician in Northampton.
Wardsboro cornet band will perform in Townshend for the Windham County Veterans' reunion on August 1. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Plimpton returned from a four week visit to Boston and Springfield and other Massachusetts towns. Ernest Pike traveled to Brattleboro for medical consultation with his daughter Gertrude. W. W. Kidder has become agent for the Worcester Buckeye mowing machine and rake. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Strawm, after visiting Mrs. F. A. Gleason, returned home. J. E. Gleason spent Sunday with his mother and siblings. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Eddy are staying at Underwood's hotel. Mrs. Stella Benan visiting her mother, Mrs. John Jobb.
Frank W. Bemis died Saturday morning after a lingering consumption illness. He had traveled to Colorado for his health last fall and returned in April, after which his condition worsened steadily. He is survived by a father one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM in the M E church with Rev. Campbell officiating.
Farmers report a much better hay crop than expected aided by welcome rains that lifted dry pastures. A stream of visitors from Greenfield Nashua Wordsboro Springfield and Cortland visited locals, with family and summer outings noted. Brazil Barton haying on the LaCoss place and Will Duncan back from Potter's mill aid local work.
A band concert is expected Saturday night with ice cream and cake as refreshments. A WCT UL meeting with pipers and a brief talk on home life, ending with a 4 o'clock tea, will be at the vestry the first Wednesday in August led by Mrs. E G Lyman. All are invited.
West Townshend residents report summer visitors and health concerns. Paul Grout is ill with Brights disease. Earl Welcome Bloodie visits Northfield, Massachusetts with his aunt Mrs Jilood. T P Barber and daughter Marjorie from Brattleboro camp nearby. F A Landman of Pittsfield Me and Arthur Tripp of Brattleboro spend time with locals. Charles Kimball of Antrim N J visited F A Blood's this week. Hortense Switzer visited Williamsville earlier this week.
A fragment notes Taylor Whiskies impart strength and vigor. No further details are provided about product type, producer, or context.
Farmers report an extra crop of hay and high quality. W J Franklin manager finished last Friday with 100 acres cut in 14 days using three men. Local query asks if anyone can beat that hustle.
Gardner Cathay died at his home at 2 o clock Saturday morning after months of illness from a cancerous growth on the face and head. He was 81 years old. He leaves second wife Martha Lane of Putney and a family including Lizzie Fay of Marlboro and Nellie Howard. Funeral services were held Sunday at his residence, with interment in Maple Grove cemetery, conducted by Rev. C. E. Hayward. Jennie Pierce sang.
George Martin bought the Quar tus Durand place from George Fairbanks. Miss Amy Morris returned to Rutland with her sister Mrs. Floyd Colton after visiting relatives. A delegation from this place visited the North Walle circus last week. Mr and Mrs Fred Forrall returned from a visit in New Hampshire.
In Jacksonville A.7. Faulkner purchased the Philander Hall property from George Corkins amid a report that Will Hall gained the property after a mortgage. A Tuesday electric storm caused heavy damage to telephones and washed out roads. Local moves include C. A. Cutting relocating to Charles Clark's mill. Visitors include Mr and Mrs A. C. Tainter, Norman Chase, Mr and Mrs O. H. Stickney, Mr and Mrs Houghton, Eva and Ethel Plumb, and William McDonald of Yale visiting local residents.
GUILFORD reports the arrival July 19 of a girl for Martin E. Whitney and wife marking their 20th wedding anniversary. Lena Reed returns to Greenfield after weeks away. Hattie Barden of Brattleboro visits, Frank Thomas of Brattleboro visits M D Thompson. Mrs Whitney travels to Springfield Mass for cancer operations on face and head. condition described as sad and sympathy is widespread.
A community bee at A. C. Jones' drew a large turnout with thirty participants enjoying supper and hay loads. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Knowlton of Hartford and Barteeneg, Mrs. Cooke, Mes. Tra Larcabew, and Niles family members from Ohio and Charlemont. An accident near D. BR Collins' injured William Niles when his horse bolted and broke the harness, requiring repairs and medical checks for both.
Halifax report notes Mrs. Alice Prouty making slow progress while Rec. F. B. Irving ends a successful term of school in District No. 12 on July 16.
Mops the cough and works off the cold says Beara an Puy. Price three and a half cents. Indicates a quick remedy claim and a quirky product name in a brief 19th century style advertisement.
J T Maynard Jr of Hanover New Hampshire was in town on Wednesday. Dr Marr iott Parker sister of Mrs Alvin Wright sails for India July 28 to resume missionary duties. Mrs Florence Baker and daughter Plora depart Saturday for their California home after visiting friends. Miss Ina Wright returns to Hartford Connecticut Saturday. Miss Hattie Kidder of Newport New Hampshire visits Miss Mary Tenney. Miss Alice Burwell of Providence Rhode Island guests at Mrs L C Richardson.
David Arnold Hills of Westminster died at home on Main Street Sunday evening July 18 after years of illness. Born August 11, 1817 in New Spawiech New Hampshire he lived most of his life in Westminster with early years in California and Minnesota. He married Sarah Elizabeth Heath in 1839 and united with the Congregational church in 1801. Survived by two sons Edward A Hills and Dr. Wm Hills and daughter Elizabeth Hills who cared for him after his wife’s death in 1885. Funeral at his residence officiated by Revs Barnard and DeBevoise, burial in family lot in new cemetery. William Hills his grandson attended with Mark Arnold and Madam Arnold of Charlestown, and Seth of St. Louis all of New York City present.
Broad Brook granges invites Vernon grange to visit on August 1 for an entertainment program including music and readings. Creon Miner left for Farren Hospital in Montague for surgery on a side abscess after a fall on an icy Brattleboro sidewalk. Dr. Edgar of Athol visited Prouty’s. Abbie Prouty went to Boston for a week. Stella Goodnow visited Marcus Worden. Mrs. Mary Gile to return from Norwich and Strafford. Mrs. Herbert Waite of Brattleboro visited E. W. Legate. Harvey Lake of Jacksonville and his younger brother returned home after a two week visit. Clarence Thayer of Brockton, Mass. arrived to stay with grandfather J. G. Thayer for several weeks.
Preaching Sunday afternoon at 1.40 o clock. The ladies kid society meets with Mrs. E. R. Cook Wednesday afternoon July 2. Fred Atwood hunted hedgehogs found an old boar and cub the mother was shot but the old bear escaped. Mrs. M. J. Harris returned home from Greenfield after illness. Visitors include Henry Howard and daughter John Sloward Ballard Howard Leslie Briggs and family from Athol Mass J A Davis Brackett family from Riverside Cal and relatives of Parsons Mann Butterfield Bigelow from Boston Green Mountain fon Dr W F Mann and two children Barre the first of the week Prof L A Butterfield and family and O E Butterfield of Wilmington also visited. Leongle on sick list.
Miss Marion Howe came back Monday following a several week stay in Greenfield. D. M. Hale is employed at a Sherburne saw mill. The weather prophet contradicts himself as rain fell daily from Saturday through Thursday, calling into question forecasts of “bad dog weather” for the week.
Mrs W Rawson and children have returned to their home in Ashuelot New Hampshire Mr and Mrs Hamilton of Worcester Massachusetts called at the Perry house Wednesday Ralph and Roy Storks are on the sick list.
On Wednesday all day services are slated for the Methodist and Baptist churches in East Dover. At 6:00 am a Baptist prayer meeting led by Rev. C. S. Sherman. 10:30 am a Poplar church teaching by Rev Leayson Broad of Newfane. 11:30 am address by Mrs. TL. P Broad on How to Win the Children. 2:00 pm lay conference at the Methodist Church with papers on revival and pew pulpit relations. 7:49 pm preaching at the Methodist Church by Rev. J. J. Lingley, followed by an old time Pentecostal service by Rev. G. W. Campbell. All welcome.
A brief notice describes a detailed prayer meeting program for the Baptist church led by Dr. Brigham. It notes a horse frightened by an automobile last week and that a serious accident was narrowly avoided. Regular preaching is set for Sunday afternoon by E. H. McEwen, pastor. The potato crop is promising with large, high quality yields. David May claims ownership of the rat. F. Carver of Detroit visited relatives Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Carver over the weekend. Mrs. Charles Allen is recovering, and Mrs. A. J. Allis and Mr. G. Allis of Northampton, Mass., spent several days with the Taytons.
W S Allen assists E L Thayer with haying while James Whipple works for G H Gleason. Leon puerpe serves Mrs E A Selfors. Mrs Sarah Pike of Worcester visits relatives here. Mrs E B Allen returns from Southampton. Mr and Mrs S J Degsmore of New Britain Conn guests of Mr and Mrs G H Gleason. Mrs George Allis and baby Esther of AOKI Ons Muass were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs B S Allen.
James Powers and son of Hoston Massachusetts visited with his sister Mrs. L A Thomas. Nellie Keefe returns home from Portland Maine for a week. A four horse load of Bellows Falls High School youths visited Prof Downing last week. Miss Gove of Bellows Falls spent a few days at W W Hrigdes.
Miss Sylvia Wheeler hosted twelve schoolmates for a twelfth birthday celebration with dinner by Mrs. A Wheeler and various games and tokens of remembrance. Genevieve Sykes vacationing with sister Mrs. Thurlow Johnson. Frank Bessie and family visiting Alonzo Wheeler. Mr and Mrs Chester Hicks back in Bellows Falls. Mrs Arthur Jackson and daughter visiting Charles Jackson. G Howard Noyes and wife return to Boston after two weeks at CLHW Newton's.
Almanies of last year are of little value but aging whiskey improves quality. The difficulty was finding a truly good and pure product. The Gd) Taylor is now sold generally by C. H. Graves & Son, Liquoring merchants, supplying a trustworthy article via sealed bottles.
Rev E Q 5 Osgood to preach at Union church next Sunday at 2 30 pm. Panel with Rev B Rockwell of Boston follows at 11 am. Guilford grange rain postpones Vernon visit. program rescheduled. Mrs B A Streeter visiting in South Royalton Mass. May Cook and Gordon Bloomfield N J visiting Mrs Mattie Johnson. Mrs Hattie Forbes Canton N Y returns this week with aunt Miss Hattie Lee. Mrs H Fairman ill with rheumatism. Annie Rideout Neponset visiting cousin M L Reed.
In Windsor County Vermont Lucy Temple and Felker Temple reside outside the state, and Robert M. Colburn seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on land in Westminster to recover twelve hundred dollars with interest. Publication order requires three weekly notices in Windham County Reformer Brattleboro before the September term. Lucy Temple and Felker Temple must answer or the petition will be confessed. Typed by John H. Merrifield, Clerk. Bacon and Hooker, solicitors.
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