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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1904
Page
3
George E. Greene agrees to return money if a customer experiences issues after buying a Miverna box. The guarantee promises swift refund upon misona falls to make you well, with Greene or his associate signing the document upon purchase. The text mirrors a promotional contract for a dyspepsia remedy.
Col William Austine aged about 80, oldest West Point graduate and retired U.S. Army officer, died in Brooks House after a long illness. He served in the Mexican and Civil War era campaigns, was breveted major in 1847, and lived in Hartford vicinity before burial in Hartford, Conn. The death follows weeks of apoplexy and long declining health. He left a sister and a widow with distant relatives in Alabama and Connecticut connections noted in the obituaries of his life and military service.
George E. Greene cites numerous customers who praise Mi-o-na for digestive health. The ad guarantees satisfaction with a bold promise: if the remedy does not relieve indigestion, it costs nothing.
A long obituary sketch recounts Col Austine’s service from early cavalry posts through the Seminole and Mexican Wars to the Civil War, noting promotions, health-related leave, garrison duty, and final years in Brattleboro. The Field Day at Valley View Park, Vernon, features the Vermont Wheel Club events, including track and field contests, a handicap for older members, and a closing social gathering with band performances.
Sporting Notes report the Amidon Tinsside Wirebirds taking a one game from Easthampton on Labor Day, with a tougher second win on Saturday. New Hampshire players Hobby Waithour of Atlanta and Git won the 19 kilometer world motor race at Crystal Palace London, defeating Line of Fran. Winchester and the Speingfeld Macs split a two game series on Monday, with morning pitcher A. Thompson and brother R. Thorne producing wins. Northern league baseball closed the season Monday with Burlington claiming the pennant. Rutland was runner up as Montpelier Barree St. Albans and Plattsboro followed. Two intramural games Monday afternoon featured Hinedale vs Wert Bratt, with Vermeniers and Bratty squads competing. Bratlifery’s hitters were noted in the early innings. The season shows teams adopting many outside players from major leagues.
Houghton and Simonds store to unveil a new suit and coat department on Monday with a public 2 to 3 PM reception featuring Leitaliger’s orchestra. Visitors invited to inspect the basement sale stock, dressing rooms, and a modern lighting display. A restyled retail space includes a fitting room, lace goods, and a large stock of ladies wear. The sermon at the Methodist church in Warrington was preached by Rev. Dr. George W. Brown.
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