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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
6
A Burlington Vermont obituary notices a church division after a prolonged dispute. The special meeting honors Judge Wheeler and recalls his fairness. The article covers probate court actions in Brattleboro and surrounding towns with multiple estate settlements and final accounts.
Rev. H R Miles delivers a eulogy honoring Judge Hoyt H Wheeler, recalling his fairness, dedication, and judicial philosophy. The address praises his integrity, patience, and service on the First Court bench, reflecting on his influence and the respect of lawyers and colleagues.
Figures compiled by The Chicago Tribune show 11 players killed and 101 injured nationwide in 1906. The same year high school play saw seven deaths and 158 injuries. Under new rules, college and high school games largely avoided fatalities, with only minor injuries elsewhere.
A garbled report from Brattleboro hints at a clergy dispute involving militant rhetoric and internal tensions. The piece suggests factions within the congregation and concerns over leadership behavior and control.
The piece argues for early shopping to avoid crowds and notes a political stance urging timely donations and smart gifting. It mentions Christmas shoppers, merchants, and charitable appeals, plus obituaries and local notices about residents in Brandon, Malden, and nearby towns. It references Mrs. Tontiorty Clay and Col. Bilgar I Bilas with brief memorial details and Boston connections.
Fragmentary text describes a petition and a special meeting about water board matters. It notes opposition and concerns over authority, legality, and water line blocking. The passage suggests local officials facing scrutiny over decisions and future plans.
A committee report urges federation of churches across Windham County towns. It names Brookline Westfield Newport Towne etc and discusses three forms of federation from loose associations to full consolidation. The panel notes mixed views among congregations and flags a cautious path toward stronger church cooperation without immediate uniting.
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