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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
7
Funeral of Edward H Green and Edward J Green held in Im church with many villagers and visitors attending. Obituaries cover local residents, teachers, officials, and a note on Miss Minnie Laughton becoming town school supervisor, plus community updates on sugar season, road repairs, and local society events.
Mrs Hort Halling reports a disturbance on Oliver Morse farm where winter quarters housed livestock in distress. A horse and other stock suffered neglect before a farm worker intervened to feed and shelter them. Mrs Powore and others examined the scene and arrangements for rebuilding, as Rev Eligabeth Goldthwaite and Mrs Finie Root Wildsor noted. Police and juror activity followed with visits to Swath Newfane and South Vernoe locations.
Miss Mary Stratton and Misses Louise and Florence Merrifield vacation at their homes in Massachusetts while Robert White returns from Goddard seminary for spring. Barre mourns the death of Mrs H B Prevenhagen of two years residence with four living children. Funeral services held at the church with a male quartet and Epworth League members aiding in the tribute.
Mrs A O Wellman died suddenly from apoplexy at her Brookline home after preparing a meal. She leaves a husband and a daughter, with funeral services held at the Methodist church amid community mourning.
Local notes report a well attended Congregational church benefit Friday evening with Mrs A Caries and entertainment by Mre Ella Hewes and M. Hoyer. Several residents moved or planned changes in housing and jobs. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup advertised as a gentle remedy for throat and lung issues.
South Londonderry notes show Easter services at the MoE church on Sunday. Mrs Shirley Brigham visits Brattleboro this week. Mr and Mrs Br Randall return to Castleton after months with daughter Mrs Arthur Holden. George Johnson works at Le Gale hardware. Pomery from Connecticut visits Fred Vaile. Miss Jaquith from Vernon plans a civic visit with Meloy BE Jaquith. Rev W A traveled to Boston last week. Mr and Mrs Henry Shoads celebrate the arrival of Don Orgilly Ipgalls, who worked in South Walpole, returning home Thursday. Joseph Fountain, recently from Concord, NH, moved to his farm Saturday. A sleigh accident near town caused a tipped sleigh but no serious injuries.
The maple sugar season has been very good this year, with praise for the firmer harvests in recent years. Local residents report sampler news of travel, family updates, and community activities, including visits to New York and Boston, an upcoming parish assignment in Rutland, and changes in staff at local establishments.
The community mourns the death of POM Gilbert of Abensgut works and notes a funeral in New York City. Obituaries and society notices include Miss Lizzie Wart returning from Portland, Miss Aleey J. Mearot teaching at Farmington Cr, and Mrs Mos Buhee and Mr Gillbert linked to war valley acts. Local church events, school staff, and farm sales are mentioned along with residents visiting relatives and winter departures.
Saxton River district notes a Tuesday trustees meeting at Detlows Fall Field of South Spring field. J. de Tetey is mentioned in relation to a draft and there is mention of Mr Piel and Foster Locke of Saxtons River. E. N. Fires of Boe tom eas elected to a committee. Pingree of White River Junction noted as finance committee member.
In Rockingham and Stratton reports, Miss Marjorin Baker completed a successful term and returned home. G Ernest Wright and Mrs Wright came back from Rutland after a week’s visit. A Grange gathering featured sugar on snow and a praised musical program. Local moves include Herbert Stewart to Jamaica and Julio Powers to Parsons Hill.
Mrs. Pred Jobin and many friends mourn her serious illness while plans for recovery are discussed. Mrs. Eng Clark visits Brat Hibars to see children. Local changes, surgeries, and religious services are noted, with scattered health updates on residents and visitors in the Brat Hibars vicinity.
A Halifax resident, Miss Gaatge L Clark JS Plumb, is listed as recovering at home after a lengthy illness. The brief item notes her parents are present and mentions her wearing of spring attire during convalescence.
Walter S. Wilmington and Samuel C. Pike advance building projects on Beaver and Strister streets while the Deerfield River company drives logs in Somerset and Searsburg. Mills switch to steam power with Corkins selling equipment to Bellows. new hotel construction is deferred but M. Childs remains confident. A sugaring spell brings unusually favorable harvests. gold mine work continues with promising indicators. Village meeting funds engine company at annual gift, and residents travel to Boston for family events and health updates amid a flurry of local activity.
West Halifax notes LW Sumner's dam burst during recent high water near the food gate. Mentions Helen Thurber visiting Bent Hebert and Mrs Clann Bowe from Brateletore at her father's Cinorey Te Clark's early week. Thurber and BS Cooky were involved in wool affairs in the J. Le case. Causxine aere io Amherst, Mass, last week. WE Clark reports many improvements after a recent purchase.
Whitingham residents Teurnia rocher and Beith visit North Adams. Deerfield folk including Robert faze and Mr. Ter pig Seh eal plan a vacation. Er nest Stimpson leaves work in Deerfield during the trip. Elacula Sawyer on business last week. Mronbers Arthur Merton Watson Hicks Calvin Hater and Gaile called to law week. Wm. Springun at Sylvie ter Hilekfiyrd termaining apetis rebar. Mhilent A to leave Mese Albee nest week. Ata Jewell assisting. Gerald Addis Lori My Hermon visiting Sundays. Albert Terry and Mrs enjoy a few hours at Hoots Ailsjue. Teva Warren back. Ruth Angler staying with Mrs Haigenan. Me Adams and Chartier planning Brattleboro trip. Laiem with family in Talifas. Henry Chat tard reports Mrs Ghlkieh Riantey’s funeral events and plans to attend.
South Vernon residents attend the Grange sugar festival and dance. A South Vernon site view for brides in West and Northfield Tomorrow. Miss Lodia Faire connected to Springfield Easter plans. Leonard Merrill ill with fever. Mrs Charles Merrill and Mrs H. Newton visit Newton field. Mrs Melon Riley away a week. Mrs A Morse in Williams.
Rev. RoE. Lowe to preach Sunday at 2 p.m. in the church, and Rev. A. W. Sibley of Goffatown will preach at 11 a.m. in the chapel. The Ladies' Circle meets Wednesday afternoon. Charles D. Johnson leases J. T. Wright’s cottage and will move from T. W. Johnson’s place. Davie plans a reunion of his four children after long separations. Notables: EB. N. Brooks, C. J. Davis of Seattle. Mrs. G. R. Allen of Newport. Violet Reynolds of Brattleboro to join the gathering. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Streeter Jr. honored at fifth wedding anniversary with guests, cake, coffee, and a quilt. KK. G. Hubbard of Meriden visits ill father. Frank Potter at Hubbard farm. Mrs. Julia Moseley returns from Hopedale and Worcester. J. Ty Wright and R. A. White spend Sunday in Townshend.
An old advertisement compares horses fed grain to grass and links feeding to child vitality. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a rich supplement that boosts appetite, digestion, and red blood, claiming it strengthens tired, pale children and helps ordinary food do its duty.
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