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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
8
Hinsdale students across multiple schools perform patriotic exercises at Town Hall. Highlights include recitations, songs, and banners amid a program devoted to love of country and remembrance.
The local Christian Endeavor marked its 20th anniversary with a Thursday evening event at the Congregational to honor the society. Banquet, toasts, and exercises featured performances by J M Lamb, Miss Bronson, and a quartet, followed by a keynote address by Rev H H Hamilton of Maine. Numerous locals and visitors are listed among attendees and subsequent visits and travel plans are noted.
Janeen Bown and others hosted a fundraising party at a Maples home on Mouthfield Street with refreshments and plans for May 9 Riverside Park game versus Kernee. James Delphy died at his River Street home at 4 oclock aged about 70. survived by wife and five children. funeral at Catholic church followed by burial. James Dillon, longtime restaurant operator on Main Street, died after weeks of illness aged about 40. survived by two brothers and two sisters. funeral at St Joseph's Church with burial in Kenne.
Local residents Bert McDonald and family visited relatives in Massachusetts. George Green returned from Contoocook after a week with his nephew Wesley Tarrett. Mrs Lina Massett will return from Contoocook after a two week stay with her grandmother. Mrs Noreroes, aiding Mrs Lowe, has returned to draft Heboro. The young couple hosted Mr and Mrs Woodard with a charivaree and refreshments. Walter Pay of the wheat board installed flagpoles at Plain and Monument schoolhouses for daily flags. Memorial exercises begin Wednesday at 8 am at the church with KEI Adams of Marlboro as orator. free lunch for veterans and visitors. An invitation extended for support to make the day a success.
The Lake Hillenes enjoy peach trees in full bloom with flowering dogwood as a heavy frost Monday morning spared the fruit crop. Visitors from Brattleboro included Mr and Mrs George Dunham and families and Mrs Robinson. Mrs Tanner Burnham, 61, injured in a year old fall, visited with her daughter Mrs Streeter and niece Mrs John Stowell of Keene.
Mrs Worden and son moved into B C Goodrich s house. Schools closed Friday so teachers could attend the Keene institute. Mrs Porter visited her daughter Mrs F L Brown in Troy. Mr and Mrs Roy Chamberlain visiting her parents. Ice formed in outdoor tubs Sunday night. Crops need rain. potatoes planted, garden truck and corn require moisture. A brush fire from William Holman s land crossed a fence burning young trees on W K Ware s land. wind gusts raised damage risk. George Amidon of West Chesterfield bought a new auto and joined a Red Men meeting party to Keene and Athol with others to assist a Kane Wil club match.
Mrs Larkin Amidon spent Sunday here. Memorial services will be held Sunday June 5 at 11 o clock. W E B Davis has moved to Dummarston to work for Mr Brown who runs a meat market. Mrs Emeline Aldrich and her daughter Mrs Rixford of Winchester attended the funeral of Mrs Colburn. Mrs Byron Robertson of Keene also attended.
Mrs J F Butler visits Clare mont. Fred Farr visits mother Mrs Sarah Farr. Dante Slade party in Boston. Mr Mrs Omar Buxton of Manchester in town Sunday. Norris Gurnsey and Addie Eston of Keene visit John Jonlin. Mrs M G Harvey of Ambhurst Mass visits Mr Mrs W A Partridge. Miss Alla Atherton of Westmoreland visits grandparents Mr Mrs William Atherton. Farl Leach and family of West Swanzey guests of Mr Mrs Charles Davenport. Mrs Herbert L Kidder of Winchendon visiting Ira Buxton. Open air band concert Friday evening with praise for future summer performances. Mrs Winslow Partridge hears San Francisco family alive and well. Mrs Jane Pierce of Putney visits Mrs Susan Hall and old friends. Putney Hanoum dies aged 79 years 4 months 21 days. Funeral Sunday, burial Weston Vermont. Hannum leaves five children, son Will residing here.
The report notes farmers are busy planting as a hard frost Sunday night damaged foliage. EB Eddy of Brattleboro visited E A Eddy's on Friday. Mr and Mrs Ona Lyman and their son from Wardsboro called on W B Lyman Sunday. Mr and Mrs Henry Lackey and daughter visited A J Pike last week.
The 24th annual convention of the W. C. T. U. met at the Methodist church in Williamsville this week, opening Tuesday with devotional services led by Mrs. Haselton. County president Mrs. Abbie A. Wyman of Cambridgeport presided as elections named Mrs. Abbie A. Wyman president, with Mrs. Mary E. Tucker and Mrs. Hattie B. Nichols as vice presidents, and Mrs. Mary S. Morgan as secretary. The gathering featured strong papers, praise for Mrs. Read, and praise for Frances Willard’s legacy, with four children introduced as new members of the state WCTU.
Mies Stella Goodenough visits Mies T OBrien while Dexter Willard returns from Hartford for the summer. Mr and Mrs James Works, visiting friends in South Vernon. Mr Worke attends to local property. A B Ashley of Brattleboro undertakes annual repairs. Taft family moves to the old Taft stand, a landmark for over a century. Flowers prepared for soldiers’ graves by the decorating committee. arrangements to leave at Mia Knight’s residence the day before decoration.
The item notes mail carrier Johineone out again after a three week illness. Mr and Mrs D Crosler attended a W T U meeting in Wilamaville on Wednesday. The district No 0 families plan a Memorial express from the schoolhouse next Tuesday at 2 o clock. Hutchinson, once of Guilford Center and Wat River, moved to the Le Johnson house at the state rock.
George Reed aged 90 died last night after being believed to be improving last week. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 PM at his mother's home, Mrs. J. Calling, with Rev. F. L. Masseck of Brattleboro officiating.
Commissioner Garfield's report on Standard Oil findings cites control of most northeast trade and major rate abuses. It notes 23 million of 26 million barrels refined under Standard influence, secret and discriminatory rates from Olean to Rochester, and large savings from such practices in 1904.
The April federal grand jury in New York issued seven indictments in rebating cases tied to Interstate Commerce laws. Names include New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, American Sugar Refining, Guilford, Pomeroy, Edgar & Earle, with charges ranging from giving rebates to conspiracy. Penalties: fines up to 10 000 per violation. conspiracy carries up to two years imprisonment or 5 000 fine. Also notes cornerstone planning for Morrill Hall at University of Vermont during commencement week.
The Vermont Union Signal covers Congressman Foster’s response to charges about immigration policy. He defends his support for Roosevelt’s program while distinguishing Chinese laborers from merchants and travelers. The Outlook credits his bill for separating labor and nonlabor entrants and warns against Pacific coast political pressure.
Odd Fellows Week opened May 15 in BurIingwa with a parade and a target of the department council Patriarch Militant. Colonel BE. A. Spear of Woodstock was re elected president with Lt Col W. T. Haigh of Brattleboro as vice president and Major A. F. Spaulding of Woodstock as secretary. Reports show a net membership gain of 49 to 4360, cash balance $4.98, and the Grand Encampment session held May 16 with 14 deaths and a total membership of 1,726. Receipts were $4,501.79 and expenses $1,496,208. encampment property valued at $19,679.06. Officers elected include Grand Patriarch W. B. Hutchins of East Pomfret and Grand Principal W. Part of St. Johnsbury. Grand Treasurer L. Brown of Bradford.
The Supreme Court in Washington affirmed the Eighth Circuit ruling, sentencing United States Senator Joseph Burton of Kansas to nine months in Tron County Jail Missouri and a $2500 fine. Burton, charged under revived statutes, received $500 per month for five months from Rialto Grain and Securities Co. of St. Louis to influence a post office order affecting its mail line. Final appeal denied.
A Sunday blaze damaged the E B Horton estate in North Clarendon with losses around 20000 in a lumber mill cheese box factory and other buildings. The big plant employed about 20 men before a bucket brigade and Rutland firemen saved the town. Insurance covers only part and 100000 feet of lumber burned.
At 38.984 dainty costume details include front collar cuffs with fine embroidery and German Val insertions. Skirt features vertical embroidery rows and tuck work. Sleeve and waist designs described with batten back, Vil insertions, and shadow embroidery, with an $18.00 costume price noted.
Arrest in Mies Page murder case discharged after no evidence linking Terry Hayes or J Moulton to the crime. Vermont supreme court orders in McKenna case require serving original sentence after parole violation. Plans for a mammoth labor center in Rutland advance, with funding from member dues. May term supreme court ends. Rutland railroad case void for lack of proper notice. President Palma inaugurated in Havana with foreign dignitaries present. Vermont health officials to hold school for health officers in Burlington July 9-13 featuring Dr H W Wiley and talks on sewage disposal. Vermont Tuberculosis Society to meet with health school activities and guest speakers.
At the regular quarterly meeting in New York on May 10, Frank A. Kennedy was elected a director. Kennedy, a pioneer in the biscuit industry, has directed extensive operations in Cambridge and Chicago and returns to active participation with the National Biscuit Company. The Vermont letter carriers plan their annual convention at Barre on May 30.
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