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8 THE WINDHAM COUNTY REFORMER, FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1903. ; 1 : i . ij WILKIHOTON. WLLLIAMSVUiLK. . Windham County 8c Vicinity All th? News in'the Reformer's Bailiwick as Gath ered bjj a Score of Special Correspondents. (Other County and Vicinity News on 7th Page. ) HINSDALE. The proprietors of Hotel Ashuelot re ceived their liquor license Tuesday. The New York Bioscope Co. will give an exhibition at tne town nau tonior row evening. The local baseball team defeatedlthe North Hinsdale nine on Kiversiae ram Saturday afternoon. The score was Z-8. The piano which was purchased by the two minstrel organizations for the town hall, has been presented to me town. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bergeron re turned Tuesday evening from their wedding tour and are at home to their friends in their house on Brattleboro street. G. S. Goddard sustained severe bruises from a fall in his coal shed on Depot street Friday afternoon. He has been confined to the house since the accident. Wantastiquet grange held a memorial service at Grand Army hall Wednesday evening. This service was to have been held Sunday but on account of the rain was postponed. The Odd Fellows elected the follow ing officers Monday evening : John P. Davenport, noble grand ; C. D. Royce, vice noble grand : D. B. Tyrrell, record ing secretary ; V. M. Hall, financial secretary ; C. H. Pearson, treasurer. The Rogers Lyceum Co. gave an ex hihitinn nf mnvintr nictures. illustrat ed sonirs. etc.. at the town hall Wednesday evening. The entertain ment was under the direction of Rev. D. C. Ling and for the benefit of St. Joseph's Catholic church. Mrs. F. H. Fuller entertained the young ladies of her Sunday school class at her home on Northfield street Saturday evening. A delicious supper was served and the evening was spent in a social way. The affair was a de lightful one and much enjoyed. The following officers of Valley Com- mandery. No. 414, were installed last evening: M. D. White, noble com mander; Mrs. Hattie Aldrich, vice no ble commander: George A. RoBertson, prelate; Mrs. Addie Dix, keeper of records; J. T. Powers, treasurer: C. A. Pearson, herald; A. F. Fisher, warden of inner gate; Mrs. Delia Es tey, warden of outer gate : F. O. Pack ard, past noble commander; C. H. Pearson, M. D. White and G. A. Rob ertson, financial committee. Friday evening there was a very pleasant gathering at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Clark on Brattleboro street in honor of Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Peck from Massachusetts, who have been visiting their uncle, Thomas F. Dix and other relatives: The evening was spent in talking over old times, listening to graphaphone selections, vocal and instrumental music and reci tations. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. The guests depart ed at a late hour, feeling that the even ing had been delightfully spent. Misses Annie and Lillian Myers vis ited in Winchester last week. Miss Sarah Stearns is visiting relatives in Athol. Mrs. William R. Howe and two children of Des Moines, la., are being entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. 8. Howe on Main street. Miss Eva Robertson is spendioe the week in Boston. Miss Bertha Cole of. Keene is visiting at the home of R. P. Nims on High street. Will Bellville has gone to Boston where he will be em ployed as conductor on an electric car. E. L. Robinson of St. Louis, Mo., has joined his wife and child at the house of M. S. Leach. Mrs. Chas. Sanderson of Clinton, Mass., is a guest at D. L.Sanderson's on the Brattle boro road. Hugh Sanderson, who at tends the High school in Clinton, Mass., is spending his vacation at home. Miss Carrie Stearns, teacher of music in Goddard seminary, is spend ing her vacation at the home of her pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Stearns. Miss Florence M. King has been the guest of Mrs. Fred Leonard this week. Miss Lilla Hancock came up from Greenfield Saturday to spend Sunday at home. W. Jackson Leonard came home Thursday, He went Friday, ac companied by his sister, Miss Margar et Leonard, to join a camping out par ty on Mt. Tom. Miss Elfa Sreeter is at spofford lake. Kay Kearies came Sunday from Philadelphia to spend week's vacation here and with friends in Chesterfield. Misses Mary and Julia Felch are employed in the Bright wood paper mill. Jane Pierce has come home from Law rence, Mass., to care for her daugh ter. Mrs. John Underwood, who is sick. Miss Alice Worrell and friend of Athol, Mass. , are stopping at the hotel for a few days. Mrs. Helen Sweet has returned to her home here for the summer. Mrs. Earle Burt is enjoying a visit from ber sister and little niece of Walpole. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hall of South Keene spent Sun day here. CHESTERFIELD. Success to the old New England Far mer in its new home, hale and hearty as ever, after more than three-fourths of a century of city life ! Mrs. Morse has returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Smith, after a visit of three weeks with friends inner old home, Wardsboro, which she great ly enjoyed. Silverdale hotel gave its opening dance Saturday evening wbicn was well attended. It is said that Mr. Pul len will run the business with Mr. Ab by as manager. Bert Davis received a bad cut on one foot a few days ago while at work on A. M. Davis' barn ; at one time blood poisoning was feared, but it is coming out all right. The barn is nearly done and all the buildings, new and old, are slated, making a fine plant. C. L. Puffer evidently intends to raise his own pork, as he has 17 pigs, a few'days old, with two mothers, lie has also two heifers from high grade stock, and found five deer feeding in his oat field last week, but whether he will adopt and here them is not yet known. . WEST CHESTERFIELD. The telephone has been moved from William Ford's to F. M. Davis' new store. Rev. W. S. Turner preached a very interesting discourse here Sunday. He will preach again in two weeks. Ellen Smith, who has been very sick at C. P. Gilson's in Brattleboro the past three weeks, hopes to be able to come home this week. Marcia Burnham visited Mrs. U. G. Davis in Dummerston the first of the wek. Mrs. Needbam is enjoying a visit from her two daughters. Mrs. George Amidon has not been as well tne past week. Aroo JPorter and bride are expected borne from .Boston tms week. The Children's day exercises were very good. SOUTH WINDHAM. J. E. Harris of Rockingham was in town this week. Miss Etiie Fisher has finished her school in St rat ton and is at home. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Howard are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Puf fer. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Harris spent Saturday and Sunday in Pike Falls. A. J. Fisher and daughter, Effie, were in Chester Tuesday. Mrs. .tlla Stew art of Lebanon, N. H., is visiting in town. Death of Mrs. Manly I. Burr. Mrs. Manly L. Burr died at ber home in this village Saturday, June 20. She bad been ill for quite a long time and ber death was not unexpect ed. She was the eldest daughter of Elijah and Alice Bowkerand was born in this town Sept. 0, 1840. Two sis. ters died, Eliza about 40 years ago, and Lizzie in 1874. Surviving sisters, Mrs. K. P. Ames, Mrs. Nellie Mac Lellan and Mrs. Frank A. Childs. She was married to Mr. Burr April 29, 1608, and with the exception of two - rv i it i ! ht.. i years id uoei uaa iiveu iu niiuiiog ton continuously. She has suffered from heart disease for fully three years and bas been a great sufferer. Mrs. Burr was a most estimable woman and was deeply beloved by all who knew ber. She was thoroughly domestic i her tastes and was devoted to her fam ily and friends. Her loss will be deep ly felt by a large circle. The funeral was attended at her late home Tues day afternoon, June 33, at 4 o'clock, the rooms being filled to their capac lty with relatives and mourning friends. Kev. Mr. Wells of tbe Meth odist church conducted tbe services, the society with which the deceased was identified, being absent. Mr, Wells spoke appropriate and comfort ing words, basing bis thoughts upon the scriptural passage, "She is not dead but sleeping." Mr. and Mrs, Kidder rendered appropriate vocal se lections. The floral offerings were tin usually beautiful. Among those pres ent from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burr of Guelpb, Can Mr. and Mrs. Sidney L. Burr of Bos ton ; Mrs. C. W. Wood of Worcester MrB. Fred Gaines of Greenfield; S. R Newton of Brooklyn. Mr.' and Mrs. Charles K. Ames of Brooklyn. Burial in Riverview cemetery. ATHENS. Mrs. E. W. Robbins is suffering from the effects of a shock. Miss Nellie Keefe who graduated last week from tbe Rutland Business college has taken a position in Portland, Me. Miss Mag gie Keefe has gone to Pennsylvania to visit friends. Miss Jennie Bemis and Mrs. H. E. Smith spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Be mis. Will Marvin spent Sunday in town. The father of Mrs. Wm. Dunn bas been paying her a visit. Death of Lockhart Wellman. Lockhart Wellman, one of Hinsdale's oldest citizens, died at bis home on the Northfield road Friday morning, June 26. from the effects of paralysis. He was 83 years old. Mr. Wellman was born in North Hinsdale. In 1852, he went to California, where he remained but two years, on his return settling in Guilford, Vt., where he lived for 14 ears. He then returned to Hinsdale, where he has lived ever since. Three children by his first wife survive him. They are : Mrs. A. I. Swett of Lynn, Mass., Mrs. William Stevenson and William E. Wellman of this place; also one sister, Mrs. Eveline Taylor. Mrs. Wellman died but a few months ago. Tbe funeral was held at Mr. Wellman's late residence Sunday afternoon, Rev. W. F. White officiating, and the burial was in Pine Grove cemetery. SPOFFORD. Nathan Puffer has bought tbe Hewitt farm on the Atherton hill, formerly owned by the late Francis Hewitt. Fred Holman will commence July 6 to go to Brattleboro every day to ac commodate the public. He will have daily papers, do errands, etc. The members of IMstareen grange held a meeting at the ball Sunday af ternoon at 3 o'clock. After the exer cises tfaey marched to the cemetery to decorate the graves of tbe departed members. Bessie Jackson is at home fur the summer vacation from Northampton, Mass., where she attends school. Quite a number of people are at the lake for their summer vacation. Mrs. Litzie Bonoey went to Salem, Mass., last week to attend the graduation of ber niece, fetbel Holt Miss tmmi Hutchini of West Chesterfield is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Torrey. Mrs. Helen Fletcher has gone to Westmoreland for visit with friends. Joseph La point and family of Keene spent Sunday with his parental Miss Sadie Lincoln of Brockton, Mass., is visiting at Levi Lincoln's. Several from here attended tbe opening dance at Silverdale Saturday night. Mrs. BR00KXINE. Robert Potwine, workman in Pierce's mill, bad bis right band badly cut and scratched while at work with a saw re cently. The Methodist church was well filled Sunday to hear tbe exercises arranged for the children's day. Several came from Athens. Mrs. Charles Waitman of Brattleboro and Miss Helen Wellman of Athens vis ited this week at the home of A. O. Wellman. C. W. Barnes and M. Norse spent the week in Straton and Win hall to try their luck at trout fishing. T. B. Goddard and his daughter Luna of Defiance, O., and Mrs. Fred Coombs of Guilford were the guests at C. P. Stickney's the past week. DUMMERSTON CENTER. Otis Amidon who has a market gar den, is selling peas at Brattleboro for which there is a good demand. W. F. Walker harvested 12 bushels of strawberries Tuesday which he sold at Brattleboro for o cents per quart. A few of our farmers have com menced haying, hut the weather is un favorable for making bay just now. The usual fortnightly meeting of the grangers was beld at tbe church vestry Tuesday evening. Several new mem bers were admitted. The lecture given by Mr. Jackson Friday evening was fine and well at tended. The strawberry entertainment following was an enjoyable one. E. H. Miller with his brother, W, D. Miller and son of Easthampton, Mass., and Rev. Jackson are spending tbe week at Sunset lake. Marlboro, hunting and fishing. Lueila Reed of Brattleboro has been visiting her cous ins at T. N. Reeds the past week. The spring term of school at thecen. ter closed Friday, June 19, Miss Car rie White, teacher. The whole number of pupils was 27 and the average at tendance 24. Tbe following are the names of those who were not absent during the term : Aubury Amidon, Robert Blood, Nellie Davis, John Evans, Bertha Hazelton, Ida May, Warren May, Blanche Newton, Fanny Wilder and Marion Miller. Those who were absent one day or less are Dale Bogle, Harold Reed and Miriam Reed. EAST JAMAICA. W. J. Allen gave a phonograph con cert Thursday evening, June 18, at schoolhouse in No. 1. It was much enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leonard wel comed a little daughter to their home June 25 and honored it with the name of Ruth Mildred.. Miss Ada Symonds closed her school on soutb Mill Saturday with a picnic in the grove. Refreshments were served and all had an enjoyable time. School in district No. 1 closed Fri day with a picnic in Butler's grove. Refreshments were served and a good time enjoyed by all. We hope to see Miss Doane back for the fall term. Mrs. rcaipn Howe ana little son are with her sister, Mrs. Leonard, for the present. Mrs. Sellfors has been car ing for Mrs. Frank Leonard. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hamilton took a carriage drive to Jacksonville Saturday return ing Monday. Mrs. M. W. Howard and son Waldo of Brattleboro are vis iting in town. JACKSONVILLE. Grange meeting July 14. Look for program next week. C. H. Waste bas furnished North River grange hall with a new car pet, and the furniture has all been primed, making Grange ball one of the neatest in town. There will be another adjourned meeting of the citizens Monday even ing to bear tbe report of the committee on soliciting for shares. Mrs. George Roberts of Wilmington, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Stickney and daughter Bertha and husband of Rut land were among their many friends in town last week. Dr. Thomas re turned Tuesday from Kansas where be had been called to see a sick brother. Mrs. Cook who has been ill for sev eral weeks remains about the same. Mrs. Bliss is quite sick. H. D. Allen and family visited at E. 8. Allen's the first of the week. Among the many who are borne for the Fourth are A. L. Corse and wife, E. W. Cork ins and E. H. Murdock of Orange, Mass. lOiTayltr WhWlM, Impart rtranrth ni lpr. JAMAICA. Did you ever see a maple leaf 10x11? E. A. Wilder found one the other day. It is the largest ever found here. Election of officers in Baptist Sun day school Sunday : E. M. Butler, Supt. : E. H. McEwen, Asst. Supt ; Mrs. Rider. Sec. and Treas. ; Harry Amsden, librarian; Mrs. Amsden, au ditor. Wednesday eVening at the Congrega tional church the W. C. T. U. gave a very enjoyable and profitable enter taint with music, speaking and read ing. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. Wyman and Miss Mabel Sage. Pastor McEwen expects to begin preaching in Ealt Jamaica Sunday af ternoon at 3 o'clock. He preaches Sun day morning, and evening at Ja maica, morning subject, Thoughts at Lord a table. Evening subject, "Hearts music. A growing business in Jamaica is the junk business. Mr. Williams is im proving every opportunity. He has paid out in Jamaica alone this past year flU3o.4, f 186.17 being for labor. This is a benefit to the town in appear ance as well as financially. This is the day of small things and often more is made out of waste materials than one would suppose. Mrs. Annie Boynton of Cambridge, Mass., with her family came Tuesday to their summer home. Miss Jessie Boynton of Boston is spending the sum mer with her grandmother. Mrs. Myron Boynton. John Wolcott who has been teaching at Grafton came home this week. We are glad to see him. Mrs. Wolcott came Thursday. The bridge in tbe upper end of tbe town is finished. WARDSBORO. Walton Fletcher has sold his farm to Mr. Carpenter of New York. The A. Z. club will meet at Mrs. W. W. Kidder's Thursday afternoon, July 9, to sew. Charles Wells was called to the north part of the state Wednesday by the death of his mother. Merle Willis closed a very successful term of school Friday. This made his third successive term and we hope we can have bim again next fall. The body of Mrs. J. E. Gleason was brought here Tuesday evening for bur ial which teok place Wednesday fore noon. She leaves a husband and three children, Lucia, Martin and James who have tbe sympathy of all. Relatives present from a distance were Mrs. Fred Clevett of Troy, N. Y., Irene McMan ners of Petersham, Mass., and James Gleason of Boston, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Underwood vis ited Mrs. Underwood's sister in Put ney the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin have gone to visit tneir son in futney. Vera Morgan has gone to work for Mrs. Gary Martin in Putney. Mrs. Fred Clevett bas come to spend the month of July with ner mother. Mrs. Dexter, and aunt. Mrs. Blanchard. Mr. and Mrs. Pike of Wilmington visited their son, Ern est Pike Sunday. Gilbert Miller of Springfield, Mass., is stopping at Un derwood's hotel. John Wheeler who has been attending a business college bas returned home. Mrs. Ed Davis has gone to South Londonderry. Mrs. C. H. Newcomb and Mrs. W. W. Kid der visited in Brattleboro last week. Mrs. Barnard and her brother, Charles Clark, visited Mrs. Emma Clark Sun day. A. M. Farnum is visiting bis sis ter, Mrs. Prouty. Andrew Foglested has returned to Boston, Mass. WILLIAMSVTLLE. Monday evening the first quarterly conference of this conference year win be beld in the M. E. church, Kev. w. N. Newton presiding, Rev. Mr. Webster is contemplating giving a series of sermons in the near future. The subject will be, "Build ing lor eternity. " ione snouia ran to hear these. The children's day exercises that were repeated in the Methodist church Sunday morning, were a decided suo cess. Mr. Matthews of Boston was present and rendered one vocal selec tion and one recitation very beauti fully. Rev. W. N. Newton, presiding elder of tbe Montpelier district of the M. E. church, will preach in the M. E. church of this place Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock and administer tbe sac rament of tbe Lord's supper. All are cordially invited to be present and worship with us. Mr. and Mrs. Dana Stedman are vis iting bis brother Lucien in Worces ter, Mass. Mrs. C. D. Lazelle and daughter are visiting her brothers in Lynn, Mass. Mr. Lazelle joins them there Monday. Joe D. Morse goes to xt . i i w w , . .r .ia. V-: .- onnuuru, mass. luonuay w visit uia sister, Mrs. Lena Morse Lang. Mies Leda Smith of Gaysville, this state, is the guest of Miss Lueila Williams. Amos Stratum has gone to Spring field, Mass., for a week's visit. Miss Violette Robertson of Hinsdale, N. II., is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. E. H. Richardson. Miss Florence Dickinson was at Goddard seminary commencement week. Miss Nellie Dickinson returned home with her for the summer vacation. Chas. H. Dick inson and niece, Miss Elsie Newton, of Wallingford, Conn., are at his fath er's, D. D. Dickinson's. Mr. and Mrs. Ferley Sparks spend the 4th in Keene, N. H. Arthur Curtis has fin ished work for A. M. Merrifleld and gone to his home in Connecticut. Mrs. Geo. Mathews of Boston, who bas been viBiting at fc. K. Willard's, left Wednesday for Moosehead Lake, Me. MARLBORO. J. White bas bought Mrs. Gilbert Stanley's place and has begun repair- ngit. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Adams returned Monday from South Vernon where they had been visiting. William Winches ter and family of Holyoke came last week to spend a few weeks at tbe Pop- ars. M. Whiting bhaw and bride spent a few days with his parents last week. Mrs. . O. Towers of Whately spent a few days with her mother recently. The schools in town have closed. The one in No. 1.1, taught by Miss Alice Whitney, closed June 19; num ber of pupils, 24; average attendance, 22 1-5; Lena Randall, Hazel Whitney, Mabel Whitney, Louis, Uscar and Ed die Tyler bad no marks against their names. The school at tbe four corners taught by Mrs. Prentiss numbered 15; verage attendance, 14 1-5; Lena Plant. Louise Thomas, Ella Whitney, Louie and Fred Fletcher, Clarence and Rol- in Moon and Robert Prentiss bad no marks. The south school, taught by Corabel Cary, closed June 27; the fol lowing pupils had no marks: Harold Wright, Reuben Angierand Luke Dal-rymple. The little son of Fred Fox is not as well this week. Mrs. Pratt has moved this week from Mr. Bond's back to Dummerston. Mrs. Francenia Kellogg went to Lancaster, Mass. , by invitation to at tend the 250th anniversary of the town and will return later. Frank S. Clark, formerly with Dun ham Bros., now of Waltbam, is stop ping for a short time with his aunt, Mrs. Van Doom at Maple Lodge. Guests at tbe Melrose this week are : F. S. Brown, South Londonderry; Frank Worden, West Halifax; E. S. Wilder, E. O. Felton, Jamaica; J. H. Shaw, Turners Falls. The village people were saddened at the accident resulting in tbe death of W. D. Stockwell Monday. Mrs. bwck well is crushed by the blow. She has the sympathy of all the people. WESTMINSTER. Two Fleuant Family Gatherings. A pleasant surprise was given Mrs. Anna Baxter Friday when ber three sisters, Mrs. Tyler of Hudson, Mass., Mrs. Amos Whitney of Halifax and Mrs. Aldrich of Wilmington, met at er home. Tbe four sisters had not met together for 18 years. Others pres ent were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aldrich and son of Wilmington, Miss Tyler of Hudson, Miss Whitney and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Leonard and son of Halifax. The same dav Albert Halladay and family, Mrs. Harriet Powers and Mar- am W inchester of W illiamsville, Leon Powers and family, Lyman Powers and family, Mrs. Charles Standi ft and augbter of Bernardston met at the ome of Justin Thomas to celebrate tbe thirty-fifth anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Thomas and her sister, Mrs. Stanclift. Some very pretty presents were left as reminders of the occasion. Farr-Yale Wadding at Charlotte. The closine and most brilliant June weddinc of the season at Charlotte oc curred June 30 in the Congregational phiiroh when Marv A., daughter of w, S. and Ellen L. Yale, was united in marrinan in Winfred R. Farr of West minster, one of the state agents oi tne Burl neton Free tress, jne cnurcu was filled with friends of the young couple, many from out of town being present. The edifice was very preiwij trimmed with evergreens, cut ana pot a vtinnts Th pprnmnnv was per formed by the Rev. H. Gulick, pastor of the church. The groom was attend ed by Elton W. Wynch of Lebanon, N. H., as best man. and the bridesmaid was Miss Pearl B. Cook of Charlotte. The ushers were: Dr. b. E. Spear, John T. Spear, Monroe Hill and H. Paul Gulick. Miss Emma Leavenworth presided at the organ. At the close of the ceremony the Misses Yale, aunts of the bride, gave the young couple a re ception at their home. A large num ber of people met the bride and groom, extending to them their best wishes and viewed the large display of pres ents arranged there. Refreshments were served and the young couple drove away in a carriage for a few days' wed ding trip.' WHTTTNOHAM. Mrs. Augusta Boyd has been staying with her father, Abram Chase, caring for him since her mother's death. A niece and nephew of his are expected to come there to live with him and care for him. His daughter will re main until their arrival. Miss Edith Fowler went to Wilming ton Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Jillson went to North Adams Wednesday. Little Daphne Chase of Wilmington has been here with her aunt, Mrs. Nellie Bryant, for a few days. Bethrah Murdock of Chicago came Wednesday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Mur dock. Christine Murdock is at E. L. Wheeler's for her vacatipn, having re signed her position as a teacher in Great Barriogton, where she has taught for many terms. Peering Ideal Mowers. The Ideal Mower was tne nrsi to oe equipped i& roller ana Dan owiiaSa Bumep0u of merit as to make it the leading and favorite mow 1 the world." The sickles of all Deering Mowers give a stroke irom center ol um --". v. i m auomer, Worcester Buckeye Mowers. This Mower is so favorably known that we do not thick it necessary to say anytmujj iuji . i saie of tH mower last season was larger than the combined sale of other kinds of mowers in Windham county, and we cost dently think there will be more of these mowers sold thii season than ever Deiore. Horse Rakes. We carry in stock the Deering, Worcester Bucket and New York Champion self dumping Horse Rakes. ! Tedders. Champion all steel and Thomas wood frame Tedderj. Valley Grain Co. WEST HALIFAX. Nearly all the schools in town closed last week Friday; but tbe one at Har ris Corner has just got well begun. A. C. Jones is at the Ncrth Adams hospital for treatment. His neighbors and friends are to meet at bis house Saturday, July 4, for a picnic and to hoe his corn. Everybody is inited. Albert L. Cooke, jr., formerly of Wilmington, but now of Rochester, N. Y., was at his uncle's, E. S. Cooke's, the fore part of tbe week on his wed ding tour. Mrs. Arthur Gates and son from Springfield. Mass., are at her mother's, Mrs. Hudson's. BART0NSVTIXE. Wilson Peabody and Mrs Fred Ken dall attended the funeral of Ben jamin Marshall in Poplar Grove Sat urday. Royal C. DeCamp and Mrs. H. M. Abbott of Landgrove visited at E. E. DeCamp's last week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hazelton visited at Morgan Lov ell's Tuesday. Leon Boswortb and family visited at M. T. Edwards' Sun day. Mrs. Emma Weston is now stop ping in Bellows Falls. Arthur Day is at borne. Jeon DeUamp commenced worn in Kockingham for tf. Weston Monday. Miss Grace WTorrall, who has been so long ill, bas gone to Bos ton to enter a sanitarium. MissRosie Finn of Fitchburg, Mass., who has lately been staying here with ber sister, Mrs. E. M. Welch, was mar ried to Frank Welch of Healdville Tuesday in St. Charles church at Bel lows Falls. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Welch repaired to No. i Church Place, their future home, where they gave a reception. The pres ents were numerous and beautiful. Mrs. Welch is very popular here and every one wishes them a prosperous life. Those from here who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Welch, Misses Annie, Elizabeth and Margaret Welch, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taggart and Miss Margaret. HALIFAX. Mrs. Alice Prouty is very ill. Her sisters, Mrs. Halliday of Newfaoe, and Mrs. Justin lbonias of Marlboro bave been assisting in caiing for her. Aoeidenti at Warren's Mill. Thursday, June 25, was quite a day for accidents in the mill, tbe most se rious being that sustained by Newton Chase, who bad one band caught in tbe shingle machine, severing one fin ger and badly lacerating some of the others. The hand is now in a badly inflamed and swollen condition, lie was carried to Brattleboro where the wound was dressed, b red Cbase also bad a piece of one of his thumbs sawed off. TO REFORMER SUBSCRIBERS We have just purchased the old reliable New England Farmer and shall hereafter publish it from Brat tleboro. We should like to have every farmer in the Reformer's territory become a regular subscriber to the New England Farmer, and offer a trial subscription to the Farmer to Jan. J, 1904, for 50 cents. Send in at once. Address ULLERY & CO.. BRATTLEBORO, Vj MARRIAGES. In Greenfield, June 24. by Kev. J. W. Stephan, Frank U. Finnie anil Christine Forest, and Fred K. Harri and May J. Finnie, all of HeroardBton. In Colrain, June hv Bev. C'harit M. Crooks, Ir. John A. Mather and Gertrude M. Smith, both of Colrain. In Sorthneld, June 24. by Rev. Geo. F. Piper, Charles Colter and Mary A. Hams, both of Lynn. In Boston. Mim., June 19, Philippe A. Ray mond of Providenoe, R. I., and Martha T. lruni mond of Boston, daughter of Mrs. W. A. Kanis dell. In Brattleboro, June 24, by Rev. Edward T. Mathieon, Fayette Miller and Miss Sarah A. McVeigh, both of Brattleboro. In Wilmington, June 16, by Rev. Father J. McLaughlin. George K. Jacottt of Wilmington and Miss Sadie M. Landry of Windsor. In Bellows Falls, June 24, by Kev. W. W. Hooper, W. Clvde Lewis and Miss Effie Estella Ball. In Bernardston, Mass., June 17, toy Kev. R. E. Birks, John F. Allen of ireenneld. Mass., and Miss Kena Bascoiu of Bernardston. In Woodsville, S. H., June 20, by Rev. Mr. Flanders, rector of St. Luke's church, Harrv Charles Hodgkins and Miss Blanche Electa Laughton. both of Brattleboro. In St. Charles' church. Bellows Falls. June 30. Frank Welch of Healdville and Miss Rose Finn of Fitchburg. Mass. BIRTHS. 0.0. Taylar WUakiMaMa by aritlwl Jadpa, CHESTER. F. P. Wells has sold his farm and farming tools and bas moved to tbe vil lage. The Windsor County summer school is to be beld in this village in July and a good attendance is expected. For further information address F. W. Pierce of Chester or State Supt. Wal ter .' Banger of Montpelier. Harry Peabodv bas returned from Northfield where he has recently been graduated from tbe -Norwicn.university Mr. Peabody expects soon to leave for Pennsylvania where he bas a position. The electric lamp fixtures are partly in place but where are the lights? A. N. Chandler has been in Alstead to visit bis mother who is very ill. George W. Hall is putting in a sewer for drainage of his new house and it would seem that all our citizens should wake up to the necessity for better drainage in this village. Why not get a bustle on and bave a good sewer sys tem instead of tbe disease breeding cess pools? What do you say, gentle men? Do you care enough for the health of yourself and family to take hold of the matter or are you going to "let her slide?" Assurance doubly sure Is furnished the purchasers of u. o. lav lor Old Bourbon and Pure Rye. battled bv C. H. GRAVES & SONS, Boston. A label wltb a trade-mark la placed on tbe bottle, besides tbe name of tbe drm is over the cors in the bottle, and tbe purchaser observing these guards can feel fully assured of obtaining a pure article. Buy from licensed dealers generally. GUILFORD CENTER. Charles Clark from Springfield, Mass., is with his daughter, Mrs. S. W. Bullock. He goes to Maine Friday for a fishing trip. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Legate spent three days in Jack sonville last week the guests of his brother. Nellie Miner went to Silver dale Wednesday as table girl. George Ingraham returned Tuesday from New i Britain, Conn., where he visited his brother Warren. His brother's wife and three children returned with him for a visit of a few weeks. In Brattleboro, June 26, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Stockwell. In West Brattleboro. June 21, a son to Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Newcomb. In Saxtons River, June 20, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Austin. In Harvard, Mass.. June 10, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Wiloox. In Leyden, Mass., June 16, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Black. This Is Mr. and Mrs. Dill K S JUIU CU11U. a son to Mr. and daughter to Mr. and Mrs. In New York eitv. Mr : In Peru, June 19, Jnbn Reed. In Florida. Mass., June 15, a son to Aleene and Ethel M.Wheeler. In Wilmington, June 25, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George lionvea. .u.ln,C.lrain: J,lne ,on to Alfred and Mar tha H. lonelson, and grandson to A. A. Smith, Esq. e 5 c?lrain. June 18. aon to Mr. and Mrs. S. N. heeler. t r.In U5T,nfle.ld June 2' 8n to Mr d Mr, i). c. 1 Hard. , ..... -". V. A-'MVltl. WE NEVER SELL A JOS without making a faiis It's because we m monuments so fcl oughly, and are cirta to select only sucia signs as will give a measure of satisfsct; Keep thinking about; C. D. SWASEY & CI Cranlte Manufacturer!, Office and Works opposite C. V. Snas BARRE, VT. DEATHS. In Brattleboro, June 24. Cyrus Royce. 5. in r esc DratEiennrn .inn. 91 r , - . Stowe.K!. 1 """"" ""on In West Brattleboro. June 9, Mrs. Sarah P Bond, widow of I n tT u 11 .'"'.F- and a d. n,7r-:.!'"",, onms in neiiows halls, June 17. Robert Howard m In Saxton s River. June as. Mi- n""w?.ra i. gee 1 jn- . in Brooklj-n, X. v.. June 19, Charles A Toom Tnfev"8' 6 n,0m1"- Mre- SulSvS, in Soutb LoDdonden-v .inn. 01 t,.ii V&ile s4 ' iu v. O.O.Taylor Whiskies, absolutely pars liquor Ever Try BOSS Lunch Milk BISCUITS? Why Not? CRISP1 DELICIOUS! Large, Moist Proof Package at Grocers 5c A. CARD. .5jf , "h to "Press our. deep gratitude to the friends who so kindly aided fls with heln and ".vmiiathv in the sari'dmth of .i?.' nd Mns. w. I. Stockwkli., Mb. and Mrs. d. M. Stockwell, MBS. SCTHEHLAJiK, ' Mr. and Mrs. W. l. Winchester Mr. and Mrs. James Peoo, ' MK ndMRs.L. J. Stockwell, " C. L. Stockwell. ' 4th of July Goods AT WILCOX'S New York Bargain Store. THE LARGEST LINE AND THE LOWEST PRICES Sky Rockets, Roman Candles, Fire Crackers. Rn.u. v t-rr . . e Sm.. V , """" rountai "J iorpeaoes, Pistols, volvers. Cartridges, etc. All of our Fireworks are of the make and if you bur of n. you will find that Th"y Will Speak for Them,y,. WILCOX'S N. Y. BARGAIN STORE. Main fttna . . ' The Lightning Ice Cream IS THE BEST. It Turns Easiest. Freezes OuicbJ SOLD IN BRATTLEBORO I' Robbins & Coi Brooks House Block' Re- best WeAre Selling 100 per wlK Kennedy's and Crackers than at same time las' Whv? Because of the higlil of the troods. and the tfci introduction we gave thea time of our demonst'stis April. Prance $toJ Elliot Street ret J ml Cash Paid for V. L. H. A W. A. RICMg The Reformer, SI-50T Brattleboro, Vfc Greenfield. Xmas. All the Newi