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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
4
A community column weighs the early impact of the new license law, noting arrests and ongoing debates. Bailiff Bacon and Chief Hall offer cautious views, while fishing poachers draw criticism for a spawning season raid and local transport safety hints appear.
Large sale offers towels and napkins with table damasks. One case of 45 pieces unique designs from 5c yd, 2500 yards of short lengths at 4c yd, fancy stripes at 6 1 4c, wash dress stuffs from 10c to 25c, taffetas 12 1 2c yd, Jersey underwear and petticoats with low prices, silk items up to 5.98, Defender sheets and pillow cases in stock. Distances welcome to shop.
Lawrence Stamps aged 85 died of paralysis last night at his daughter Mrs George B Whitney’s home on the Marlboro road near town. He leaves a wife. The funeral for Mrs George F Gale was held at St Michael's Episcopal church with Rev. E T Mathison officiating. Flowers were abundant. Bearers included Francis Goodhue George B Greene E W Gibson Hon Kit Ked Haskins George A Hines and L Hawley. Burial followed at Prospect Hill cemetery.
Dozens of names appear visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling to cities including Boston, Springfield, Hartford, and Chicago. Several locals plan trips, jobs shift, and new hotel Melrose opens in West Brattleboro as townsfolk share Memorial Day and weekend movements.
On Wednesday evening next Leader Leitsinger of the First Regiment band offers an attractive program. Overture Jagmonte Overture Comet duet Cheerfulness select.
Miss Elizabeth T Cavanaugh aged 36 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Cavanaugh died of consumption at her parents Brook road home Sunday afternoon. She had been confined to her home since January and was active in the St Michael Catholic church where funeral services were held Tuesday morning Rev Father Ling officiating. Bearers were Thomas Lynch John Lillis John Kaine Jr James Gregg burial was in St Michael’s Catholic cemetery.
Mrs Emma Keyes of South Main street died after a long illness at 52. Funeral at her home conducted by Rev R K Marvin with burial in Prospect Hill. She was born November 26 1850 in Chesterfield NH and married Willis A Keyes in 1872. She leaves a husband and three children Florence, Charles and Helen. Caspar Lettsinger, 52, long employed at Estey Organ shops in Brattleboro, died May 2 in Deep River CT. He was born in Lugano Switzerland and lived in Greenfield Shelburne Falls Brattleboro before moving to Deep River in 1886. He worked as a toolmaker for Comstock Cheney Co Ivoryton and leaves eight children from his first marriage and three with his second. He was respected and led the reed room at Estey. His sons Fred and Bert attended the funeral in Deep River.
The Vermont Central Railroad adopts a summer timetable with No. 10 night southbound departing St. Albans about 5 PM and reaching New York by 7 40 AM daily except Saturday. A New York to St. Albans sleeper runs on No. 9. No. 8 northbound departs White River Junction around 6 AM reaching St. Albans at 10:40 AM. Day trains No. 1 and 6 stay near current times with through cars between Montreal and Springfield and Springfield and New York. Parlor cars added to No. 8 southbound White Mountain Express to New York, arriving 7:10 PM, weekday. return via No. 5 to Windsor and St. Albans. Vermont Letter Carriers praise Mr Hearst. officers elected include Fuller, Crowley, Silloway, Tasker.
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