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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
8
Ambiguous OCR text shows publisher names and scattered fragments. Readable items mention TB vents and a series of individuals including Tahir and Neil in relation to local notices. The fragmentary content suggests a periodical page with ads or notices rather than a coherent news article.
General JG McCullough won the unanimous Republican nomination for Vermont governor at Montpelier. Percival W. Clement secured a high license plank and caucus reform in the platform. The Reformer notes the choice as strong for state reform, prohibition, and party aims, with focus on governance and sound statewide policy.
The piece urges a statewide refer endum on liquor legality in Vermont with emphasis on the public will. It critiques prohibition opponents and praises Mr Clement for challenging the existing law while discussing national politics on Cuban reciprocity and sugar tariffs. It frames the referendum as a decisive, democratic choice for the people of Vermont amidst political machine influence.
Vermont residents voiced clear satisfaction with Foster and Haskins in renomination remarks and tributes. The piece notes anticipated summer visits by President Roosevelt and Captain Hobson, citing Vermont hospitality as a reason for welcome. It mentions Roosevelt’s advancement to rear admiral and Vermont’s political reforms signaling better times ahead.
Vermont newspapers react to Clemency and prohibition dynamics. The St Albans Messenger discusses acquittal of a spotter and calls for accountability of State's Attorney Tarbell, while the Burlington News argues a broader error in justice under prohibition.
A chaotic morning across multiple states sees government actions pause in New Orleans beef trust matters while the U S court decision in Mississippi prompts Washington to act before proceeding there. A Mississippi grand jury found no one criminally liable for the fatal auto crash tied to Hiker Motor Vehicle Co. in Loygland O Tt, with cautions on public highway racing. Martial law ends unrest as cavalry and infantry enforce order. transport services resume slowly amid crowded streets and evacuations.
The Veriont district convention endorsed a bill on farmers interests and nominated a new district member. Delegates elected include FW Mason Barnet, Robert Chie Guildhall, J G Head Handolph, Tod Ladler Mootyeller, Vnoy Davison Centtebury, Georgi Gor han Rockingham, and AL Walker Luria.
Judge Lavant Read a longtime Bellows Falls legal figure and former Windham County prosecutor died Tuesday morning after a long illness at home. A veteran of the Civil War and a prominent Vermont Republican, he served as state attorney, legislator, railroad official, and district judge, with deep ties to the Bellows Falls community and Masonic orders. Survived by a daughter, his death drew widespread mourning across the state.
Westminster recalls the spruce convention at the town hall on Jute 3 Chitdna's day while a Sunday evening concert drew an attentive crowd at the church. Reports mention visitors and local movement, with notices of residents traveling and family visits in Brattleboro and North Arlington Mass.
County and vicinity report on the Vermont Baptist convention heart of trustees gathering Tuesday afternoon and evening at Saxtons River. The head voted appropriations for the state church and a very encouraging report from the state superintendent. The annual report shows Northfield Seminary enrollment of 100 for next year with 127 students from Massachusetts the largest group. Drowning accident at Saxtons River claims a five year old. body found near Jonathan Whitramab's baptist and other local notices, visits, and movements around Montpelier and Bellows Falls.
Town records show ongoing repairs at Newtons and the Mountin Mills plant under Mr. Dacis. Several residents visit Rome and Lyons for medical care, concerts, or estate business, while Mrs. Harber and sisters note real estate activity. Passengers glimpse a new stagecoach from Driver Smith, and many townsfolk plan travel or gatherings this week.
An OCR fragment advertises children’s heavy hose with double knee at special prices and boys’ overalls Brownie style for ages 4 to 16 in multiple colors. It lists a range of wash suits and price points from 5c to 2 dollars, with garbled promotional text and misread brand names.
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