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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-30

During one week recently there
died in Dublin, Ireland, four persons
whose ages were respectively 80, 80, 80
10Y.
The papers in the grasshopper dis
tricts Of Minnesota, state that recent wet
weather has rotted many Of the eggs
of the pests, and that the crop of grass.
hoppers viii be light one.
An old lady recently directed .he
attention of her husband TO a pair Of
twins, remarking as she did so, a How
much those two children do look alike
especially the one this way !"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-30
gellaws falls Times,
BELLOWS FALLS, APR. 80, 1875

The republican majority at the late
judicial election in Michigan will exceed
$4,000, ON the largest vote ever thrown
at a spring election in that state, and
one of the largest ever polled in the
state at any election.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-30

- The sons aud daughters Of Yer
mont in Fitchburg are soon to hold a
meeting to perfect an organization SINH
lar tothe one in Worcester. The num-
Der already registered is sixty-eight.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-30
SALE OF THE
sJOhn Clark Farm. :

| INHIS FARM, $50 well known in this section I
ouer Tor sale on favorable terms, 10 Ffet
and payment, and respectfully ask all thosssaa
are deslrous OF purchasing Farm near Beiles
falls, TO examine this place and learn the partH
lars of the sale before purchasing elswhere a.
fully persuaded. taking it altogether that Faf
chaser will find advantages in this place. that ea1.
not be found in any other in this section least ID
no place that am acquainted with Let me peri
out some OF them. There are four dwelling house
upon the farm, which consists of $40 acres. me
CLARK House, large two story dwelling. whsa
nas uhuer gone extensive repairs and lmproV
"ithln the last four years, Is well arranged az
adapted TO a family mansion, and located in very
pleasant quarter Of the Farm, upon the road from 3
Bellows Falls to Chester, and only two and ban
miles from the former place.
another house upon the opposite side Of the roaa.
one and onehalf story and is well finished, and ID
good condition, has been occupied as Farm hoasg
Ihere are two other houses, now occupied by teh
ants near the steam saw-mill site. that can be use.
0y those to be employed upon the farm, or rentel
as the owner may wish or need.
Ihere are three large. well constructed barns W
on the place, recently sbingled and whiteWasueL
and Otherwise put in good shape, excellent and ne
or ialiing spring water is brought to eyerg ba'd'
The houses, barns, sheds and all the out building
could not be arranged located better for farm use
and real comfort, then they are. am almost temp
ca 70 add tn at II is no wonder the former oceupaA
lived TO ripe old age in such plea ant spot !.
The Farm as before said consists Of S4J acres ~
ylded suitably for farm purposes. There are 20 Al
OF mowin and tillage land; twenty hVe Of Whit
Is Connecticut River bottom land ~ acres o. Y.
per land not so strong the otner but no better a
IN the world Tor crops, II properly cutuNettu' :.
place cut last year 40 tons Of excellent hay VII
twenty-five acres taken up -
The pastuTing is of the best quality and VIII q
silly keep eight or ten COWS, with the team
There are at least 400 cords of Old growth Voc
dy by.
In clearing the wood and timber lands, the iornfi
owners left sufficient second growth wood foI
possible need of the Farm and besides there Is "e
ana old trees enough to last the farm hnlldngs ~
years, ana new growth Of oak and chestnut %
goIW under way upon the cleared portion nj
Inc place. only two and half miles from ~
lows Falls, with the great thorOughare 70 Chestt,'
Springfield and other towns passing through =
Commanding As II does. one Of the finest fts
views OF the whole Connecticut Valley possessils
every favorable feature for home tead, and Eie1
Inducements for farm investms Mt, cannot Il seen
to me fail 10 secure the attention of thlnsAs
business men. l.,
am authorized by the present owner. W.
holds the place "a trust TO offer it at reasonae
price and on favorable terms. Full particulars H.
which shall be happy to communicate personSi1
or by letter.
J. d. BRIDGMAN.
Bellows Tails April 3. 1875, u
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-30
NEW DEPARTURE.

Be ieving the true basis Of all business transac.
tons TO be " ash on Delivery" ana tbst this pripci
Pie hrml7 and impartially adhered to- Is beneficial
alike TO buyer and sci er, Therefore on and amer
the hrst day of May next / shall sell no goods n
my line, except for CASH Or READY PAY +
snail be enabled to reduce my prices in proportion
to the amount Of poor bills - shall thus avoid
All bills due me unpaid by the first Of June new
public's obeiient servant 1he
s....p. JAMES o. SMITH.
0SAeohs hiFeri VI. april % 1915. HIS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-30
poor AND SHOE REPAIRING

The subscriber hiss opened a shop on Cherry -
about half way between the Catholic ChureB ~
the School House where he will a o all kinls !
Boot aud Shoe repairing, giving prompt atienn5'7
all orders received THOMAS THANb-
Bellows Falls. April Is, 1878 l6-ls
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-30
T HAVE JUST RECEIVED

splendid lot Of Goods for the % cent store and
more coming, Also q large lot Of nice BATS and
BALLS Tor the coming season. y, WOODS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-30
To RENT.

One room fitted up for Dress Makins con5 -.
portunity Tor FIRST elaSs Dress Maker
n inquire Of o. ", L A. D. FLETCHER.
Chester, Vt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-30

STOP THAT COUGH-There is no pulmonary
complaint which DR. Morris Syrup of Tar. Wild
Cherry and Horehound will not cure, or greatly
lieve As specific for Coughs. Colds, Asthma and
Bronchitis. cure for GROUP and preventive of Con-
sumption il has no equal. 1t is invaluable in Sore
Throat and Hoarseness, strengthens and clears the
voice of speakers and singers. Takes away all the
distress of WH00PING COUGH: Contains no poi
Trial bottles, 10 cents. Try one and be convinc d.
o. +. Woods, sole agent for Bellows Falls. 4. W.
Pierce sole agent for Chester. Morris x Heritage.
Proprietors, Philadelphia. spn-l-l3
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-04-30
PLANTS PLANTS

Il am just receiving a splendid lot OF ChVles
FLA MIS- from the Hot House of Ellis Bros, nc
n. H., which shall sell at low price Gene -
see them. l6-ls .. y. NovNN
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
SAxToNs RIVER.

To be more accurate than last weeks
issue 95 out of lis voters in No. 9 signed
the petition for consolidation.
Mrs. Henry l. Davis had the misfor-
tune to be thrown from sleigh on Sat
urday but it is hoped, was not severely
injured
Rev. Joseph Chandler will deliver the
closing lecture of the course next Mon
day evening. Subject, The Black He
70, Toussaint L'Ouverture and the Rev
olution of Hayti.
We think it safe to say that eight
tenths of the people here were well satisfi-
ed with the action taken by Westminster
in reference to consolidation. If we under
stand correctly the vote stood AZ in favor
of concurring +" and 8 against. The
question was opened by H. H. Kimball
in behalf of district No. 6, and the edu-
cational advantages to be derived from
consolidation were eloquently advocated
by Messrs. John b. Morse and Henry A.
Willard. Q.
Rev. G. H. Merril's lecture on Mon
day evening was simple, and yet vivid
and manifestly truthful picture of life
in the west, in both its pleasing and its
severe aspects. He told that part of the
story which emigration societies and land
spectators and dealers in western rail.
road bonds so eloquently" omit. II
was just what westward going men ought
to know beforehand The west, he said
is no place for poor, homeless, broken
down, shiftless and lazy men. The growth
of the west has been too rapid to be
healthy. Emigration has gone too far
and farms by the hundred have been taken
up beyond the limits of profitable farm
ing, and on the whole, land costs as much
in the west as in the east. As to the pro.
fessions, they are all over-crowded Young
business men are drug everywhere in
the western market. All trades and pro-
LESSONS there, are infested with quacks
innumerable
But if men are willing to work q
great deal harder there than here, and
to go without many things that they
think they must have here, they will
stand at least an even chance to do bet
ter there than here
These are a few of the many points o.
the lecture. It was a thoroughly gooC
one, and will take we'll. we doubt not
wherever it may be delivered.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

DIR. HI. d. Cooke of South London
derry died on Saturday eve, Feb. 9th,
after short and painful illness of dip
liberia. DIR. Cooke has been with us
about three years and by his gentleman
ly manner, christian character and sue
cessful practice has won large circle of
friends and an extended practice. He
was kind and affectionate husband, a
generous and sympathetic friend, and
his heart and hand were ever open to
every good work. We as a community
deeply mourn his loss and feel that we
can truly sympathize with his bereaved
companion. Dr. Cooke was born in
Manchester, was 80 years of age. He
was a graduate at the Albany medical
college in 1866. b.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
wv EsTNIINsTER.
and evil.

On the evening of the 4th of Feb. we
took the advice of observer" and num-
bered ourselves with those who assembl-
ed at L. L. Rices where we met large
and pleasant company of friends in
good cheer and good quarters We have
no tit-bits of elegant English by which
to enforce a perpetual remembrance of
all that transpired, no carping devotees
to exalt, no arrangements to present. In
those who danced we recognized traces
of their old fame in the music, a power
that tripped both toe and heel of those
who never "tripped" before at thetables
a practical application of the old time
honored motto live and let live or
Oysters tonight are better than chick
ems tomorrow. The assembly was no
huge joke to perpetuate the memory of
Luke but meeting for social good
time, where none were disappointed but
all well pleased to receive an invitation
to call again on the 25th.
Loco Moco.
The ladies of the Congregational So
ciety will hold their annual festival at
town hall on Wednesday evening Feb.
18th. During the evening many fancy
and useful articles will be offered for sale.
A sumptuous supper will be furnished,
and the social entertainment is expected
to surpass any former effort.
At the special town meeting held on
Monday, it was voted to set part of
school district No in Westminster, to
districts Nos. 9 and 10 in Rockingham.
by the strong vote of 43 to 8.
The school in district No. s, taught by
Nellie A. Barnard, closed Tuesday PM,
Feb. 9th, with a successful examination,
doing credit to both teacher and pupils.
The following are the names of those
that have neither a tardy or absent
mark against their name: Carrie Bar
nard, Hattie Barnard, Hattie Goodrich,
Emma Hart, Lizzie Hills, Louise SAT-
ford, Dora Wyman; Mack Campbell,
Fred Cobb, Grin Hart, Oscar Hart, Ed
ward Hills; Chas. Ingraham, Geo. Met
calf, Chas Metcalf, John Roberts, Clar-
ence Underwood, Richie Willard, Her
bert Wyman, John Wiley. And those
with but one tardy or absent mark are,
Carrie Lane, Fred Harris, John Rich
mond and Willie Richmond. Thenames
of 26 pupils are upon the roll and but
FIVE days of absence found upon the reg
lister. We call that good report
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
Nern,nnf News.

Water is selling in West Randolph
at 25 cents barrel, and arrangements
are being made for large cistern of
water to supply all the people.
A good story is told of two Lamoille
county farmers They induced their
wives $50 the story goes) TO join the
grangers and report, before they would
acquit themselves. Now While they
would, they cannot. for two biackballs
greet every application. Meanwhile the
wives go regularly and triumphantly to
every meeting, and the men stay at home,
tend babies, and wonder what they do at
the Grange, anyhow.
- Levi II. Hartshorn of Lunenburg,
found on going to his barns on Sunday
morning the 3lst ult., to do his chores,
the long shed between his two barns had
crushed and fallen to the ground from
the heavy weight of snow upon it, kill
ing six head of nice yearlings, one two
year old heifer and two sheep, which
were under it at the time it fell. Two
years ago this same shed fell in the same
way killing two sheep Mr. Hartshorn
having built it over the past season,
thought it perfectly safe for any burden
of snow that might fall upon it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
BRIDGEMATER.

Geo. r. Markham lost his horse last
week from injuries received two weeks
before. The horse laid down to roll
with the harness on, near the barn yard
bars and in driving it up it gave spring
going over the bars and striking ON its
head and side. The horse was valued
at $3.50.
Messrs. Merrill & Hudson have a
small herd of grade Jerseys, fvein num-
Der from three to FIVE years old, that
have made on the average 272 pounds Of
butter the past season beside the milk
and cream used by the family of five
members. The cows were fed with meal
through the season and shows that itpays
to keep cows well at all seasons of the
year
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
CHARLFsrowN. n. II.

The Chester Amateur Dramatic Club
have the pleasure to announce to the
people of Charlestown and vicinity that
they have made arrangements to present
the thrilling drama, Neighbor Jack
wood at the town hall, Charlestown, Fri
day evening" Feb. 18th 1875. The play
has been revised and improved and will
be presented with new effects and scenery.
Mrs E J. Chaffee Noble the elocution
ist, will play the part of Camille and
n. F. Shedd will be in /" Suthin of a hur-
ry'' as Enos,' while the other parts of
the play will be represented by an unus-
ually strong cast of characters. This
drama which is taken from a story Of the
same name (by J. I. Trowbridge) con-
sists of five acts and viii be played but
one night only. 1t was played in Spring
field last winter by the same club and
although it rained, they had crowded
house. BROWNIE.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
Old Folks Concerto

VIII be helde atte y Union Hall in
y goodlie village of Bellows Falls, on
y eve of Tuesdaie, y 16~ day of Feb
ruary, Ami Domini 1875.
Sacred Hymnes and tunes and like
wise worldly songs, certaine Of W. were
funge in y yere of our lorde 1878, will
be once more played and sunge by y
large choir of MEME and women sing
ers, also fiddlers, &c, w are to give y
Create Singin Meeting as aforesaid.
" price of y tickets will be thirty
five pennies Children twenty-five PEN
MES
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
JAMAICA.

Our village schools closed Friday the
9th. Both teachers have given good
satisfaction.
Business in this village is very dull
just now. The boot shop business is at
a stand still.
The firm of Parsons q Holton having
dissolved partnership, Mr.. VIM. IL. ii.
Holton will carry on the business alone
with the usual amount of help.
The Dramatic Club of this place will
give one of their good entertainments
Friday eve, Feb. 18th, for which they
are noted for in former times.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
FAYETTEVILLE.
stock.

Our Jail contains six prisoners at the
present time.
Our pastor, Rev Mr.. Burnham receiv-
ed donation visit from his parishioners
not long ago, and about forty-five dollars
in money, besides other things.
There is notice given out of socia-
BILE to be held Friday night at Bowles'
new hall, and warm invitation extend
ed to old maids and bachelors.
The creditors of A. j. Morse met Jan.
81 to settle the affairs as best they could
but did not agree on a settlement
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
READING.

The annual reading and speaking con-
test of the schools of Reading, took
place at the church in South Reading,
which was well filled, on Monday eve
ming of this week, and was participated
in with much interest by the pupils of
the public schools of the town, and en-
joyed much by many others. The re-
suit we give below. The Sweepstakes
were those who won the prizes last year.
Sweepstakes Premium in Reading
Judges, c. w. Scott, A. B. of Plymouth,
DIR. H. NJ. Guild of Reading, and F. w.
Shattuck of West Windsor. Prize
awarded to Minnie G. Fay of Felchville,
an autograph album.
First division in reading, prize to Ina
Davis of South Reading, Shakespeare's
Complete Works.
Second division in reading, prize to
Effie Watkins of Dist. No 2, Goldsmith s
Complete Works.
Sweepstakes in Speaking.-Judges, G.
w. Scott, A. B., DIR. H. NJ. Guild, Rev.
Ira Carter. Prize awarded to Hiram
Randall, Tennyson's poems. Ashbel G.
Coolidge was close contestant for this
prize.
First division in speaking-boys over
fifteen-same Judges Prize to Wilbur
Kendall aged Is, of Felchville, Cowper's
Complete Works. There was very close
contest for this between Wilbur Kendall,
Charlie L. Robinson, 16, and Monford
Wilkins, II, and all exhibited great tai
ents as public speakers.
Second division in speaking boys I'M
der 15-Judges, G. F. Tuttle, ESQ.,, Dr.
III. NJ. Guild, Clarence w. Scott, A. B.
First prize awarded to Freddie Meach-
am, Is years old, of Hammondsville
district, Pope's Poetical Works.
Second price TO Albert Carter, II
years old, Of South Reading.
The exercises throughout were of
special interest to all present. Miss Al
ice Kendall was received with especial
favor for her splendid recitation of The
New Church Organ" During the exer-
cises o. S. Holden gave three songs
which brought down the house, and the
pupils of the Felchville public school
gave some excellent music. Hawkins
band also volunteered some attractive
music. The exercises were conducted by
Gilbert A. Davis, Esq, the town super
intendent of schools, who also furnished
the prizes awarded. Mr.. Davis is among
the most efficient school superintendents
of the State, and in the performance of
his duties has created very commenda-
BILE interest amoug the schools of the
town. The affair closed amid many ex-
pressions of satisfaction.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12

LELAND q GRAY SEMINARY, Towns
HEND. BY reference to our advertising
columns it will be seen that the spring
term begins Tuesday, Feb. 23d. We
understand that the present board Of
teachers are very successful in the man.
Observation-Disclosures Itspatrons and
friends are satisfied that students can
find no better academy in this part Of
the state. The prospect for a very full
attendance during the spring term is
quite catering
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
PLYMOUTH.

The debating society here met at j.
S. Stacks hall, Friday eve., Feb. 9th,
and discussed the resolution, Resolved,
That there is sufficient evidence in Ma
ture to prove the Immortality of the
soul" Decided affirmatively. The dis
cussion, which was interesting, was fol-
lowed by reading Of the paper, music,
declarations and dramatic play enti-
tied, More blunders than one" all well
rendered, to large audience. The next
meeting will be in two weeks at the same
place.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
GRAFTON.

On Saturday the agent of yelling
tons express placed upon KS table Gall
charges paid) from the Woolley OK aliber-
al slice Of as fine steak as has graced the
table of king, since the reign of Solo
man, and we somewhat doubt whether
even that wise man ever slaughtered
many steers of over two tons weight each.
The editor of the TIMES is credited with
the favor and we devoutly hope that
his own experience viii put beyond
doubt in his mind the truth $50 gen
orally disbelieved) that it is more bless
ed to give than to receive, but for our
selves in this instance certainly we are
quite content to receive.
On Friday last gala company of
some fifty couples from Chester improved
the fine sleighing from that place to
Phelps hotel where they found as all its
guests do ample accommodations and
Just the courteous attention, that such a
company would not fail to appreciate.
The small hours of night found their fly
ing feet keeping time to music furnished
by the company and executed in fine
style. The supper was one of the Mrs,
Phelps best, and a substantial recogni-
ton of its merits by the party before
leaving showed that it was provided for
those competent to judge between good
and evil. X.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
BOSTON MARKET--Feb. 0.

FLoUR.-The market for Flour remains dull.
The sales have been at 81 90 a "a so for Western
superfne $3.50 SOS for Wisconsin extras s. Is
a s6.25 for Minnesota extras Corn Meal. 1915 a
S9GRbbl. Rye Flour, $500 q $500. oat Meal $500
$3.50.
GRAIN.-The market for Corn is quiet Sales
of mixed and yellow have been at IS a SIC q bush.
Oats ESQ lie. Rye S0.95 a sl.00.
PRQYISI0NS.-The demand for Pork is moder-
ate. The sales have been at Sl7.OO "a $3.50 for
prime; s2l 90. a s2l50 for mess. Beef ranges
from Sl050 a $3.50 for mess and extra mess; and
$500 "a Sl5.00 for family. Lard l414 a l5c. for
city and Western. Smoked Hams 100 l3c 2 h.
PRODUCE market for Butter has been very
quiet. sales have been mostly at 80 a. Sic. with
occasional lot of fine at 50 q 40c v ID. Cheese l2a
@ 1919. White Beans ST. "a 1925 Potatoes, 81
"a Soc per bush. Eggs 81 S.36c per doz
WOOL. There has been a fair demand for domestic
Wool. The transactions include 1900 lbs Ohio
and Pennsylvania at So q SHE and other feeces at
As a Size as to quality.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
KEENE, n. III.

Eliphalet Follett, highly esteemed
citizen of Keene, fell from the third sto-
ry of his dwelling, ON Wednesday of
last week, while removing snow and ice,
striking the side walk and was instantly
killed. He was about 81 years of age,
and leaves a wife and daughter, who
were visiting in Boston when the acct
dent occurred.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
SOUTH READING.

On the 22d ult. Fred Cilley severely
cut his foot.
The mock court was State VS. Dash.
wood, for horse stealing. Counsel in the
case we're Geo. w. Parker, Ernest Will
kins, Charles Robinson and Monford Will
kins, Judge, w. w. Wilkins. The jury
brought in verdict Of not guilty.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
The Sixth Lecture

in the ladies course will be given at the
Congregational church on Friday even
ing, Feb. 18th, at "a o'clock, by Rev,
DR.. Smith of Dartmouth College. Sub
ject, The mission of New England We
can promise those who attend rich
treat. Let the venerable speaker be
complimented with crowded house.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-12
MAITLAND.

On the 10Th ult, Carlos McGregor
had tumor taken from the side of his
foot, by DIR. Richmond of Woodstock.
A large number of our people are des-
titute of water at house and barn, and
are obliged to depend upon the brooks
for water for their own use and for their
stock