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Newspaper

Windham County Reformer

Location

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1903

Page

4

Social and Personal Notes From North Walpole Area

Local social column lists residents visiting, traveling, or ill. Notables include Frank L. Fink visiting as bank examiner, Mrs. Warren and Mrs. H. H. Mower improving, Arthur Hyde returning from Albany to home, Miss Lacy McKenny in North Atlantic, and numerous others moving, visiting Springfield, Boston, or Burlington. Several townspeople attend errands, work changes, or plan trips to Bellows Falls, Concord, or New York. mentions of town residents aiding relatives and attending church or societal events.

W. J. Walsh North Walpole I Sarrell Wood Tonsle Baff L. Emerson Toston Dusinews Henry Toomey Howton Frank L. Fink State National Bank Examiner Mrs. Warren Springfield Mass Arthur Hyde Albany Hualness College Lacy McKenny Lacy McKenny Is Visible Felenda North Atlania J. G. Barber Northfold Charles Kimball Himper Wate Chester Thomas C. Cheney Mortleville H. H. Mower George Foster Springfold Stwan A.W. Childs Manchester William Richardson 8. A. Staith Co Lixave Tuthil Bellows Falls George Powers Brooklyn C.D. Marrett Springield Hi. F. Brooks T. L. Henphey Valley Grain Company Chester Thomas Pearl Street Central Strest KJ. Fenton P. L. Shea Thoston Fred Hopkinson Cherry Street Adame Bowton Edmund Carey Pitebbung Jenne Boston Joseph Miner Greenfield Dusinlle W. Hines Worcester Mason H. Hi John Braser Valle H. W. Daniels Franklin, N. H Heber ‘Osgood Stra. H. Mc Wood Carroll Eee Bellows Alla Dana Gilman Norwich University Hill Leon White the Hey Gray Samson Montpelier Grace M. Dana Feather Amherst Crosby Block North Hinsdale Mea H. B. Brown Mra C. L. Stickney Norfolk Old Point Comfort Jo Gray Estey White River Janeti Indiens’ Hone Lena Grace Kels New York George Hoberts Mise Well Donate Hutland Mire Sted Balite Andover Tits Parente Harry Knight Roxbury Roger Donahue Nolvoke Senate Woashing OP James P. Hooker Len Bow Jamee Burke Louise Miller W. Ford Cepa Creek Cole Brattlebore Wiest Crattlebore Sarnhheon Lawton Linden Street Daniel Kellogg Susie Kellage Hronks FW. Childs Mise Childs Batesbrough Henry Preble Enid New London George BK. Woolcott Reston Harbor Jas, Miller Springheld Minn Washington

New York Fashion Houses See High Demand For Distinct Styles

In a wide range of exclusive designs from New York’s leading designers demand runs briskly. Manufacturers report they cannot meet the full appetite for these styles as a fresh lot is opened this morning.

New York

Swell Styles and Childrens Coats Offerings Ad

Swell styles In fine separate skirts Etamine Nun s Veiling Mis tral and Nob Mistral priced from 12.50 to 25. The Peter Thomson Reefers for 6 to 14 years in dark sailor blue serge and unfinished Worsted with monogram U S N chevron on sleeve brass buttons. Wash dress goods in great variety and new thin black and colored dress goods announced.

Peter Thomson U.S. N Cheveron

Wetherill Lead Offered By Brattleboro Agents

Brattleboro agents offer the Wetherill Bro brand Pure White Lead established 1762. The lead is guaranteed pure at 1000, is fine white and durable, and priced no higher than other makes.

Brattleboro United States Wetherill & Bro

Ex Gov Woodbury backs license for Van Neal house guests

The Meddler notes ex Governor Woodbury applied for a beer and wine license for the Van Neal house, arguing hotels need licenses for legitimate operation. It contrasts this with local option opposition and warns against lawn edge neglect and street loafing as spring returns, urging caution toward underage tobacco sales.

Woodbury van Neal Brooks House

Brattleboro Board Declines Saloon Licenses and Issues Dist Class Rules

The Brattleboro Board of License Commissioners states it will not entertain any saloon license. It will issue only dist class licenses to hotel operators, allow liquor sold by the glass by hotels with licenses, and require personal bonds rather than surety bonds. The decision emphasizes preserving personal interest of responsible citizens to monitor liquor traffic and notes a proposed 1,000 dollar license fee.

Board of License Commissioners Brattleboro Surety Co W. Putnam Board of License

Grange Sewing Society Meet and April Dance Planned

The regular meeting of the Grange Sewing Society is set for Wednesday afternoon, followed by the Protective Grange dance that Wednesday evening in April. An inhouse program features piano solos, songs, recitations, instrumental duets, and a farce concluding the evening, with costumes for a later Catholic Union performance on April 22.

Grange Sewing Society Protective Grange A. B. Miller Miss Barker Miss Haskell Ernest Goodenough Flora Elizabeth Tothill Arthur Hyde Pauline Miller Carl Leitsinger Percy Henley Misses Tuthill Uncle Rufus Iil Cathoic Union

Brattleboro’s Building Boom Signals New Growth

Brattleboro eyes a building surge as furniture factory plans, a brick store and tenement block, and a high class apartment house move ahead. New dwellings for Hall brothers and Stafford are planned, plus expansion at the Home for the Aged and Disabled. The Smith Co. may establish a National Novelty Corp plant here, with potential for hundreds of jobs, and a Hayward Bros. chair factory branch is eyed. Rumors of Boston and Maine repair shops in Brattleboro add to the momentum as developers await the dam charter passage and new industries.

Brattleboro B. Souto & Co Ballaing Elliot H. L. Emerson C. Robbing Oak High 5. A. Smith Co National Novelty Correction Smith New York Boston Smith Co New Hampshire Hayward Bros Gardner Mass Hunt's Meadow Boston & Maine Railroad Company R. Crosby L. F. Adams Main Street

Brattleboro Y M C A Dominates Northampton Team in 1A Victory

Brattleboro Y M C A defeated Northampton Y M C A 56 to 10 in a one sided 1A game. Brattleboro stars Ellis Perriter March and Carver led, while Northampton’s Regan was benched after rough play. In a tighter prelim, Printers beat Catholic Union 16 to 8 with Crosier and E Cundiff standout, as Brattleboro’s strong passing and quick baskets sealed the win.

Brattleboro Y. M. C. A Northampton Y. M. C. A Northampton Regan Brattleboro Boys Will Brattleboro Stuard Murch Ellis Carver Brattleboro Northampton Perriter Bof Megan March Peese- Coi F. Stone Howe Mickleman Tolta Beas Assere Wade Statland Ely Miner Brattlehare Stafford Howe Ferriter Tufts Printers Catholic Union Crosier E. Cundiff Guiheen Clune Catholic Union Cecceetvast Chane Dimlewy Gulbeen Cooks Ge O' Lea Trinters Woul Catholion Geld F. Candit Wood T. Cunditt Chine Cees L. Cindit Guibeen Randers Ther Trun Levy Tine

YMCA Scrub Team Defeats Brattleboro Juniors in Academy Hall

In West Brattleboro on Tuesday a YMCA scrub squad beat Brattleboro academy juniors by 14 to 4. A preliminary saw Catholic Union girls defeat Brattleboro academy girls 12 to 10. The St Johnsbury Republican predicts Brattleboro will face a strong challenge as Brattleboro hosts the championship games amid cheering crowds. The Unitarian church announces services by Rev Osgood with theme Blessed Necessities.

Brattleboro Academy Academy Hall West Brattleboro Catholic Union St. Johnsbury Brattleboro Brattle Y. MC. A

First Regiment Band Minstrels Delight Brattleboro Audiences

The First Regiment band minstrels gave a highly successful Brattleboro Auditorium show Friday night with standing room only. Alson Dugan led standout numbers including Under the Bamboo Tree while W H Henley and Paul Mano delivered comic and musical pieces. The event featured a diverse cast, local hits, and a grand finale by the band, showcasing Brattleboro’s musical talent and the long-standing leadership of F C Leitsinger.

First Regiment Band Alson Dugan Mr. Dugan W. H. Henley Paul Mano T. Frank Turner Leslie Shackley K. Willis Brattleboro Arthur Braser Palmetto W. A. Gilbert A. 8. Thompson Fred C. Adams George &. Adams H. F. Jordan Jennings Renfrew Koontown John E. Mann Mother Carey Uncle Epp EB EF. Bagley First Regiment Ead Bones Z. F. Turner Tam Bos Leslie C. Shackley Paul Mann Pages Master Lyman Smith Howard Brown Ernest Arnold Joseph Brockington Lawrence Barber H. Coxen George Clay Louis Ellis G. E. Gilman E. M. Goodenough Glen Jones Eric Landry National Guard Bennington New England F.C. Leitsinger F. C. Leitsinger Luther Miller G. H. Clapp A.D. Wyatt Wm. O'Donahus G. T. Lunberg Murray Frost Pred Swift Sewall Morse Carl Linitsinger Carl Henkel Harry Whitney A. Trendall Clinton Dugan BE. M. Goodenough BFBE Bagley Hallie March Harry

Annual Roll Call and Supper Observed by Baptist Church

The Baptist church held its annual roll call on Wednesday evening with supper in the chapel at 7. One hundred or more members sat at festively decorated tables while young men served and music filled the gathering. Fred S. Knight presided over the roll call as Pastor Gee and B. Lawson offered brief remarks. Messages from absent members were read, gratitude expressed, and Rev Law son urged continued church work with the motto Lo, I am with you always. A somber note came from recent losses and illnesses. The event closed with a hymn composed by Mrs. Jennie C. Smith.

the Baptist Church Messrs. Dugan Leitsinger Donoghue Fred S. Knight Gee B. Lawson W. B. Eddy A. L. Maynard Lawson Jesus the Christ Jennie C. Smith

Adventist church notices invite all to services and study

Prayer meeting at 10 45 p m Sunday, Sunday school at noon, caching at 2 30 and 7 0 p m led by Elder P G Lord of North Shrewsbury. Loyal workers 6 00 p m. Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7 00. Christian Science services in Market block Sunday at 11 00 a m subject Unreality. Sunday school 12 00 m Testimonial meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m From Tuesday Friday and Saturday 2 to 5 p m all welcome

Adventist Church P. G. Lord

Robinson Crowall Nuptials Tie Benicia Bride to Brattleboro Groom

Miss Elsinore J. Robinson of Benicia California becomes the bride of Christin B. Crowell at the family residence Friday afternoon with Rev. Geo B. Lawson officiating. The couple will reside at 13 Myrtle Street after June 1.

Alexander Robinson Benicia Cal Benicia High School Northfield Seminary Brattleboro Mt. Termon School Myrtle Street

Illnesses and Stroke Leave Local Residents Largely Out of Steam

Eugene Clark is very ill with erysipelas while Mrs. H. B. Soule is critically ill after a stroke of paralysis, signaling serious health concerns affecting local households.

Eugene Clark H. B. Soule

Deaths of Mrs Bliss and local residents in Brattleboro

This week’s death roll lists Mrs Susan Knight Bliss, widow of Lyman G Bliss, of Brattleboro, dying in Akron aged about 60 after illness. Also noted: Charles Upham of Centreville died at 66 of heart failure. Mrs Albert Harris of Brattleboro on Washington Street aged 66 died of heart disease. Funeral and burial details given for each.

Susan Knight Bliss Lyman G. Bliss Brattleboro Bliss Farm John R. Bliss Akron E. Q Osgood Locust Ridge Susan Helen Knight Dummerston Judge Knight Mississippi Bliss Albert N Caroline John R Akron Grocery John F. 2 Dickinson M. Esther Knight L. M. Maynard Somerville Mass F. D. Ogle Baltimore R. A. Knight West Dummerston J. M. Knight Contocook N. H John Cosgrove Cosgrove Hooneville, Mo Charles H. Upham Mr. Upham Leominster Vermont Westminster Centreville Upham Baptist Church of West Northfield F. 8. Smith Bernardston N. A. Wood West Brattleboro East Putney Cemetery Albert Harris Washington Street Harris Halifax First Baptist Church Nettie Harris Jennie King Shushan N.Y Geo, B. Lawson Prospect Hill Cemetery

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Haw Children’s Coats Hawa EY Brooks Busypiss College Sworthand & Telegraphy Carnell & Hoit Village Improvemment Society Grange News TRIS M C. A Printers 16—Catholic Union Unitarian ¢ Church Minstrels The Church Services Ceylon Ind Ane Balada" Tea CO Hudson and Duane Streets New Rheu Matism Truax George FE. Greene Peerless Shea UBERO C. & S. Seal Bre 2Sca Ib Cimax Victor J. E. Cleason Elliot Street Wilcox’s Elite N. Y Syrus USA Universal Morris & Gregg
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