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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
3
A promotional notice touts Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe remedy for dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It asserts disease signs like insatiable appetite indicate underlying issues, promotes a trial size of seventy five doses for twenty cents, and guarantees relief or money back. The ad lists Brooks House Pharmacy and associated agents.
Brattleboro high school basketball defeated Northfield and Waterbury to climb in the Vermont championship contention. Scott, Pierce, Rogers, and Everleth led, with Northfield’s strong lineup previously undefeated on its home floor. The team seeks a Burlington game to settle the state title and considers a four‑team league to boost Vermont basketball.
George W Fisher 72 descendant of town pioneers died Saturday morning at his Western Ave home after brief illness. He was the grandson of Eben B Fisher, a early Brattleboro settler who founded a brick works on Meeting House Hill in 1762. Fisher helped establish the town’s original proprietors and was among its early settlers. He lived in Front Royal for 40 years.
In March 1908 residents celebrated the opening of the new 45 000 bridge linking North Walpole and Bellows Falls with speeches from local leaders and a river parade led by the Clutzene band. The Walpole committee included I H Benbury O Kaley Ki Seward Roll W Kinney. Rockingham members were Mo HL Ray CW Oxgood Stephen J Gray J Day and Judge Williams.
Windham county Pomona grange held an interesting meeting with Vernon grange on Wednesday March 1. The forenoon session covered general business and the question Do farmers look out for their own interests as carefully as we might? The negative view prevailed. The afternoon opened to the public with music readings and a discussion on whether the customs of living in our grandparents day were more conducive to health wealth and happiness than those of the present generation. The majority favored the current era. The next meeting is with Protective grange Brattleboro on May 17.
At a Rutland conference on March 21 Governor Bell urged immediate steps toward uniform fisheries legislation along the International boundary. He promised to cooperate with Wisconsin, Washington, Minnesota and Michigan to push Congress for action and to seek common ground with Canadian officials.
The obituary notes the death of Fred Fuller and funeral arrangements. Relatives present included Mr. and Mrs. Patire and Charles Anbens, with Rev Macram officiating at Waltiile OMcoTing. Details are fragmentary but indicate a ceremonial service and burial observations.
A new department on the second floor of Tonita and Bimonde’s store will open Monday with a public reception at 9:30 p.m. featuring Lobsinger’s orchestra. The daylight basement will showcase garments, house furnishings, and a large assortment of children’s goods, with an extensive spring costume display and special offers in all departments.
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