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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

The Magnet Union will meet at Mrs.
C. r. Craig's on Wednesday next at 2
O'Clock p. M, sharp. This society will
hold it's annual fair on the 10th Of De-
cember next at the vestry of the Con-
gregational church, where many use
full and beautiful articles will be for
sale. All should bear it in mind be-
fore purchasing their Christmas gifts.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

STEARNS & JONES,
Insurance agents,
Bradford, VT.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

JOHN II. WATSON,
.dk0,wey ami Counsellor at Lar,
Master and Solicitor in Chancey. Collections prompt
iy attended to.
Bradford, VT.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

j. H. GILMAN,
.4ucki0ueeT,
Vershire, WI
VIII auctions short notice and reason.
able rates. Auction bills got up if desired. IS
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

r. NJ. HARVEY,
.dttOswey and COunSeII0z' ut ZNW,
Master and Solicitor in Chancery,
West Topsham. VT
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

JOHN HARTWRLL'S
Zive,.y static,
Rear e. Cloughs residence, Main Street Single and
double teams to let at low prices.
Bradford, Vt.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

H. L. BIXBY,
Rh0/O.gau2,h Rooms,
Open Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
20 Chelsea, VT.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

ROSWELL FARNHAM,
.aI<0,wey ami CONWSell0a at Lam.
Master and Solicitor in Chancery. Particular atten-
ton to collections and practice in New Hampshire and
Vermont.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15
LIBBEY BROS.
Zivery ,SI0Iie,
Bradford, VT.

Rear of Trotter House. Stage to and from all passen-
ger trains Good teams single double always ready
al reasonable prices
Bradford, VT,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

The meeting of the c. l.. S. G. will
take place at the residence of it's presi-
dent, Mrs. H. G. McDuffee with the
following programme: Roll Call
Names Of distinguished biologists and
their leading literary work; 25 ques-
tons OH Winchel1s geology and 10 on
theoretical geology. Paper-Bulgaria,
select reading, Scenes in the life of
Micawber from David Copperfield.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

j. H. JONES, NJ. e.,
Hours until a. M, to p. m Saturdays until p.
m. Office at residence opposite hotel
Bradford, Vt.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

The Sociable given In the G. A. II.
Hall by the Woman's Relief Corps
Tuesday evening was not very well at
tended owing doubtless to the inclem-
ency of the weather. All who did go
greatly enjOved themselves, and the
ladies succeeded in paying expenses so
are not too much discouraged to try
again. If they should we advise all
to be present who desire pleasant
time.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

List of books placed on the shelves
of the Public Library Oct. I'd:
Trajan, H. F. Keenan,.
The Bostonians, H. James.
Anne, East Angels, G. F. Woolson
Warren Hastings, Macaulay.
Miss Melinda's Opportunity, II
Campbell.
Pepita Zimenez, Juan Valera.
The Christian Religion, George Z
Fisher.
The Mill Mystery, A. X. Greene.
The Colonels Daughter, MariOn's
Faith, Chas. King.
Sketches from English History, A.
M. Wheeler.
Age of Chivalry, T. Bulfinch.
Elsie's Kith and Kin, The Thorn in
the Nest, M. Finley.
Walks and Talks i'm the Geological
Field, A. Winchell.
The Wind of Destiny, A. S. Hardy.
The White Heather, VIM. Black.
Justina, No Name Series.
Outline Sketch of English Lltera-
ture, H. A. Beers.
Kenelm Chillingly, Lord Lytton.
A Chance Acquaintance, HOwells.
Santa Barbara, Edward Roberts.
A Moonlight Boy, E. W. Howe.
Missy, Anon.
Classic French Course i'm English, W.
l.. Kinson.
Next Door, G. l.. Burnham.
Short History of the Early Church,
j. +. Hurst.
Burglars in Paradise, E. S. Phelps.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

A very happy idea was carried out
Wednesday eve in the Congregational
church parlors, that of giving the chill
dren of the Sabbath school sociable
that they could enjoy in their own pc.
culiar way. The arrangements were SUI
perintended by Mr.. and Mrs. Living
ston, and everything was done to make
the evening enjoyable. How brightly
some similar event experienced by each
of us shines in our memory as we look
back.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

". W. AndrOss Of OwegO, N. =,
brother of Chas. M. Andross and for.
merly for seventeen years express mes.
senger on the N. Y. Central railroad
without missing single day. He has
been in the wholesale fruit business in
New York city for the past two years,
and has many friends in this vicinity
wish him success in this new EN-.
terprise. He is taking care of his
brother here who has been SO seriously
sick, but shows considerable improve.
ment now.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

F. w. KENYON,
Halt dresser,
Specially made Of honing and sharpening
shears.
Bradford. VT
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

Chas. B. Andross and family started
for Marysville, Cal, Wednesday ac-
cOmpanied by Miss Jennie Corliss.
Mr.. Andross has been for long time
one of the most energetic and indus
trious of the young business men of
the town and by his integrity and hon.
orable dealing has won the esteem of
all who knew him. He and his fami-
" left with the good wishes of many
although they will miss their presence
from our midst.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-15

Mr.. F. S. Sargent the popular and
efficient teller Of the Second National
Bank of this city, has severed his con.
nectiOn with that institution to engage
in the banking business in the West.
During his four years stay with this
bank Mr.. Sargent has made many warm
friends and business acquaintance, all
of whom will wish him the success he
richly merits and doubtless will re-
ceive wherever located Nashua Tel
egraph.
BY telegram Monday Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Fabyan were summoned to the
bedside of their brother-in-law G. H.
G.. Williams at Dorchester, Mass.
Tuesday the news of his death, which
occurred at / o'clock that morning,
was received. His remains were
brought here yesterday for interment
which was solemnized under Masonic
honors. Mrs. Williams many friends
here sympathize with her most sincere
ly in these hours so darby Swallowed.
Mr.. Williams was taken with inflam-
nation of the bowels last Friday night
which so quickly resulted i'm his DEATH
He was about Sc years old and has for
many years practiced veterinary sur
gerry with much success.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-19
MOTHER MADISON.
Am Interesting Parsonage Who
Lived 10 a Great Age.

Youths Companion.
The mother of President Madison lived
to the great age of SO years. From her
marriage to her death she lived at Mont
peIier, the ancestral seat of the MadSOns,
a rowing, old fashioned mansion in Virginia,
filled with the nlementOeS Of three or four
generations. This was her home in 1856,
when Braddock's defeat filed the regions
with panic-str cken fugitives, and there she
lived when her illustri0uS son retired from
the presidency in 1917. She was still in
cheerful health when Gen. Lafayette paid
his respects to her in 1925.
After her husbands death, in 1901, her
son James, who inherited his fathers
landed estate, greatly enlarged the mansion.
but left the old portion OF it unaltered and
reserved it for the exclusive use of his
mother. He held her in the deepest vener-
alton and studied her comfort and prefer
ences in all the arrangements OF his house.
She kept her old servants about her and
lived in all respects according to her own
fancy.
One aged negro man, who had waited
upon her half century, still refused, at 80
years, when his head was crowned with a
halo of SNOWY hair. to give up his place be-
hind her chair. He sometimes slept upon
the post of duty and stumbled about the
dining-room in an alarming manner.
Several negroes upon the estate were
older than Mother Madison; for so she was
called to distinguish her from the wife Of
the president. When Gen. Lafayette was
at Montpelier in 1925 he loved to stroll to
the cabin of Granny Milly," aged 140
years, whose youngest granddaughter was
20 years old.
Milly was a vigorous woman past so
when LAFAYETTE chased Lord CORVALLIS
across Virginia during the Revolutionary
war. and there she was in excellent pres
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-19

ervation when lie returned in 1926. He
would come smiling to the mansion house
bringing in his hand fresh egg or bunch
of flowers, the gift of Granny Milly.
Mother Madison was an interesting per-
sonage to the visitors who frequented the
the house. She had to the last her own
special garden. laid out in the formal ano
triangular plan of the olden time, and cul-
tivated by her own gardener.
Nothing novel or modern was admitted
to any portion of her domain. At q O'Clock
every day, when guests were at the house,
she held a reception in her quaint sitting
room, surrounded by relics of the time
when George III was king.
She sat upon couch placed in the mid
die of this large and comfortable apartment
with table at her side, on which could
always be seen her old Bible and prayer
book, the stay and comfort of her age. Or
the same table lay number of pairs of gloves
and stockings. knitted by her own hands,
and marked with the names of favored
guests for whom she had made them.
Here she received her company, chatted
with them pleasantly. and often gave them
gloves or stockings as parting gift from
the great heap before her. Thus Mother
Madison is pictured for us by one of hel
descendants, the author Of the memoirs Of
Dolly Madison"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-19

! pendaga gives way, and the conqueror
swims off happy."-Emily Mcguire.
| The duck and goose shooting season COM
menced with the present month, to all in
| tents and purposes, and the fine birds are
now thronging the ways and inlets all
along the coast, every tank in the San
Grabriel having its quota of ducks and
geese. The cause of this seemingly sudden
appearance of the birds is the beginning of
the fall migration, these and many other
birds leaving the North and retreating to
| the warmer countries of the SOutb.s. They
| fly, as a rule, in flockS-the peculiar fri
angular and other shapes being familiar to
! all. At this time thousands are killed off
for the market, and the family parties are
often well broken up before the long jour
ney is ended. Scientifically the ducks be-
long to the family anatin@, the tree, the
| river and sea ducks being the familiar
| forms. Pasadena Correspondence Atlanta
Constitution.
An old hunter once told me. when we were
crane shooting Oh the Florida reef that he
had seen a crane whose breast was illu-
minated with pale phOspherescent light,
so that as the animal stood in the marsh,
the light was reflected upon it, and the
small fishes, being attracted, fell victim
to their curiosity. To show that he was
correct he pointed out the powder down
spot on the breast of bird we had and GER
tainly with its greasy, oily nature and the
yellow decOmposed features. the spot
might well become slightly luminous
under certain conditions. | think l have
heard of another or perhaps two more in
stances of this kind. have never heard
of its being seen by trained observer or
fl1r or In hot
GUS matter eliminated from the powder
down patch was the breast of the bird. 1t
would be interesting to know if such an oc-
currence has been observed on this coast.
MI. Harris an associate of Mr.. Wakely, of
Pasadena, and well-known collector of
birds, informed me that once when visiting
heronry OH the Maine coast he noticed
numbers of pale lights moving about,
which he thought belonged or were at
tached to the herons.-Correspond Dis
tOnville Gazette.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-19
Fair and Haughly.

'sYou must not address me in that
manner" There was kindling passion in
her eye as she spoke the words which
made Percy Jimkins shrink back as if he
had seen his tailor.
Il beg your pardon" he said, humbly.
II was wrong; forgive me-"
81 doom one condition. 1t must not
occur again."
sit shall not. But tell me where 1 erred
so deeply"
wherein you erred? Can you ask?
You addressed me care of the boarding
school. and the teacher read the letter and
put dear papa onto the whole snap, and
dear papa is now buying dog and having
his boots half soled. If you hadn't been a
jay you'd have addressed me care of the
general delivery, city pOstoffice. Now 60,
for hear footsteps which sound too Wig
orous for your safety. Remember what l
have said, and we may yet be happy"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-19
Inny idea in his head and we shall see

unny idea in his head and we shall see
what it is"
We did. After rubbing the diamond
several times with his forefinger incident
ally coloring my immaculate shirt-front
with currant jelly. he said wonderingly:
''Why, it isn't sticky at ALL"
mo. Freddie, of course not" said Fer
guson. smilingly.
''Why should it be sticky? Diamonds
are not sticky"
mo, s'pose not" said Freddie, ''but
heard mar say that she thought it wasn't a
dfmun at all. but only paste, an 1 knew
that paste :"
But at this point Freddie was hustled out
of the room by his father. and in few mo-
mentS my heart was gladdened by the
sound of dismal yellS in the distance.
l saw no more of Freddie that evening.
do not intend to dine at Ferguson's again
at present.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-19
Ferguson,s BOY Freddie.

T. A. Stearns in Tid-Bits.
| dined with Ferguson the other day.
Ferguson has boy named Freddie. Fred
die is boy about years of age, and is
considered very bright" He is; he is posit-
lively brilliant. But if he were my boy
think could polish him still more. At all
events should try.
Freddie came into the parlor soon after
my arrival, his face shining from recent
vigorous application of soap and water. and
his yellow hair plastered down to his head
so that every bump was plainly visible.
You don't remember Mr.. johnson. dc
you?" said his father, taking the young cub
on his knee.
yep" was the reply.
ingly.
yep" repeated the boy, with sur
prised look.
"Havn't told you to always say yes,
sir?''
"Yessir."
That's better. So you remember Mr..
johnson, eh?" added Ferguson. turning to
me. Its astonishing what memory the
boy has. What do you remember about
Mr.. johnson, Freddie?" he inquired.
Il remember" replied Freddie, ingenu-
ously. THAT his hair was white at the roots
and black at the ends. and mar said she
guessed he hadn't dyed it this week"
This remark produced a feeling of con-
straint. so to speak, and Freddie was ban
ished from the parlOr. / did not see him
again until l went to dinner.
Ferguson asked a blessing. AS soon as
he had finished Freddie burst out with:
vuhnt;c tho reason VOu meyer 6O
that 'cept when we have cOmp'ny?"
Ferguson made some facetious remark.
but saw light in his eye which told me
that there was trouble ahead for Freddie,
and rejoiced in secret,
Mar" said Freddie presently, don't
YOU wish Aunt Maria was here?"
''Whv. Freddie?" said his mother with a
fond smile.
"'Cause you said the other day that you
wished she an Mr.. johnson could meet,
cause he'd be such good catch for her,
an it was about her last chance, am"
Frederick" shouted Ferguson.
''Why, Freddie Ferguson" exclaimed
his mother.
The subject was quickly changed. l felt
that it would be wise to send Freddie away
from the table. But Ferguson dared fate
and permitted him to remain.
|
Gimme another piece of cake" said
Freddie. presently.
"You have had three already" said his
mother. gently.
Il know 1 have, an want another"
''But-"
81 want another piece of caker'
"What can you possibly want of more
cake?"
"Wanter eat it. of course. Whatd vel
s'pose wanted ter do with it-put wheels
on it an use it fer wagon?"
1t struck me that this would be gOoc
time to remove Freddie and infiict corpora
punishment upon him, but Mrs. Ferguson
| thought differently. She regarded Fred
dies remarks as laughable.
Its astonishing what fund of humol
that boy has got" she said, as she gave
him the biggest piece of cake on the plate
Hes always making quaint remarks like
that. Par and think he'll become great
humorist"
s.Mr. Johnson" said Freddie, as we arose
from the table, lean feel Of your di'mun
pin?" -.
s'What a singular request" said Mrs
Ferguson. but please let him do it if yol
don't mind. Mr.. johnson. He's got some
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-19
KULEDRY PREJUDICE.

Few persons realize how thoroughly they
are controlled BY prejudice, even to theil
own disadvantage. For many years the
treatment of rheumatism, neuralgia, sci
atica and headache has been by some out
ward application, and therefore, without
stopping to think that the origin of these
troubles must from necessity be internal,
the weary sufferer continues to rub, rub
and find no relief. Athlophoros is taken
internally. and as proof that this is the
correct principle. it cures surely and
quickly. The statement of those who have
been cured ought to convince the incredu-
lOuS.
PALMYRA. Neb., Aug. 8, 1851 be-
lleve have been greatly benefited by Ath-
lophoros. l keep it in the house all the
time. and if | feel twinge of rheumatism
| take dose. | have not had to take any
for months, and hope l am permanently
cured. l have not hesitated to recommend
it largely, and have helped others with it.
REV. E. j. BIRD.
Mrs. George Hoffman. Cedar Falls, Ia,
says: MY husband was cured of rheu-
matism by the use OF AthlOphorOs. Three
bottles of that medicine cured him entirely
so that he has not had an ache from rheu-
matisn since, and that is now over year
ago. For twenty years previous there was
never time that he was free from pain.
Doctors nor medicine could drive the dis
ease away. 1t was the sciatic rheumatism
in his right leg. The doctors said he would
always have it, as they did not think there
was any cure. He was suffering very
much from severe attack, but the Athlo-
phoros took hold of the disease at once. and
by the time he had used three bottles he
was entirely well, and has been ever SINCE"
Every druggist should keep AthlOphoros
and AthlophorOs pills, but where they can
not be bought OF the druggist the Athlopho-
ros company, 112 Wall street. New York,
will send either Carriage paid on receipt
of regular price. which is ST per bottle for
AthlophOros and SO cents for pills.
For liver and kidney diseases. dyspepsia.
indigestion, weakness, nervous debility,
diseases of women, constipation. headache.
impure blood. etc., Athlophoros Pills are
unequaled.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-19
WILD LIFE IN FLORIDA.
Cranes which Have a PhosphOres.
cent Patch on Their Brensts.

/ noticed some cattle In Florida, at
Jacksonville, and thought that, aside from
their leanness and diminutive size, there
was something else peculiar about them,
and studied until 1 suddenly discovered
that some were minus tails; others looked
as if they had about half of That useful
appendage cut off. So said: In coun-
try where flies and mosquitoes are so plen-
tiful as they must be here l should think 1t
no less than downright cruelty for people
to treat the poor creatures in this shameless
manner" My remarks were greeted with
a roar of laughter. ''Bless your heart, my
young friend, the people don't do that; it's
the alligators." .'Alligators!:' said |, as
tonished Yes, the alligators." How
can that be?" ''Oh. they grab them when
they are feeding in the water" And bite
off their tails, 1 suppose?" Eyes. they
do. You see. they creep up SO quietly that
the cattle do not notice their approach, and
the first thing the animal is aware of is a
Jerk in the rear He tries to get away, but
it is of no use; the harder he pulls the
tighter the alligator holds on, until the ap-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-19

a its cut is the newest in the market.
therefore she is happy. AWfully sum-
saery does a girl look in a swing, with the
light garments of August switching alrlly
as she glides forward and back through the
air | saw her this morning in Broad
way show window. She was there to cap
tivatingly advertise patent swing for the
house, and crowds gathered to see the apar-
atus. and they found it entertaining. II her
shapely feet and ankles are to be included
as parts of the machinery. Some women
have weakness for
ASSERTING WARMTH
in the coolest weather. 1t is quite the
fashionable thing to do horseback riding
in the lowest temperature. and then declare
it ENJOYABLE But [ notice that the
eouestrienneS. under such circumstances. stop
frequently at the roadside inns for refresh
ment and it is a common sight to see
them served with Steaming hot drinks as
they sit on their horses.
NEW MILLINERY
demands attention. Some of the most
pleasing and tasteful of the hats recently de-
Yised are turbans with a medium, tall,
slightly tapering crown and wide brim-the
brim quite closely rOlled-made of fine black
Astrakhan fur. Eccentricity is the aim.
Some Of the milliners seem to have set them
selves the task of trying to make bonnets OF
the smallest amount of ingredients. For in
stance, have seen capOtes-very small,
hardly more than a dOmed crOWn-covered
with tartan velvet principally green, trav-
ersed by lines of red and yellow, merely
trimmed with small rOSette or pulling OF
the same material. through which couple
of common straight feathers-plucked from
a gray goose or herOn-are stuck. As pre-
dicted by me a month ago, the pushes IN
imitation of Astrakhan, beaver. seal skin.
monkey skin and other furs, which were
among the early impOTtatiOnS Of autumn.
and which are notable on the brimS of tur-
bans and tOqueS, while used for facing the
larger, as well as for the making of and the
trimming of hats and bonnets. were but the
forerunners of the real furs that would be
employed in millinery.
THE REAL FURS
enter cOnspicuOuslY into the trimm ting of
the hats of the larger and more dressy
shapes: tall mOntureS of fancy feathers set
between tall. upright loops of bias velvet,
or set beside bows of heavy faille Franchise
ribbon. are most frequently seen, though
there is little doubt that ostrich tips are
making rapid Roadway toward regaining
lost favor. Toques of all the new shapes
are worn for dreSsy occasions. when they
also are generally made to match the toilet
more or less. For a toilet of moss and
ocean green a tiny capOte, made entirely of
small birds with variegated plumage,
being a ruched border Of bronze