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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09
GOLDEN WEDDING.

There wasa pleasant gathering at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Spear in
the South neighborhood on Monday,
Apr 22d. the occasion being the siNtieth
anniversary of the marriage of Horace
Spear and Sarah Snow who We're mar
ried in Pomfret. their early home, on
Apr. y. 1929. There were present Mr..
and Mrs. :. G. Warren of West Hartford.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. y. Spear of Boston, Mr..
and Mrs. Bradbury of Claremont, \. H.,
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Leonard of West Ran
dolph and Miss V. ID. Spear, children of
the aged couple, MIR. and Mrs. snow. rel
atives from Mortified, eleven grand
children and one great-grand child. -Four
generations being represented. few
of the neighbors came in TO offer their
congratulations. A bountiful dinner
was served. consisting of roast turkey,
chicken pie, puddings, pies. cakes, fruit
etc in variety. The wedding cake WAS
brought from Boston by Mrs. Il. p.
Spear. Mrs. Dennis Greene presented a
beautiful cake with the dates 1929 and
1882 in colored frosting on the white.
After dinner had been enjoyed, Mr.. and
Mrs. b. Z. Smear of Boston in a very
happy manner presented 90 Mr.. and Mrs.
Spear in behalf of the friends present
and many who were unable to come,
many substantial and beautiful tokens
of love and remembrance. There was
quite sum of money in gold, silver and
"greenbacks." Table linen, towels,
bed linen, one spread, dress patterns,
two suits of clothes, one easy chair and
many other articles of use and beauty.
Letters were read from friends and rela-
tives from away. A very appropriate
poem was written by Walker of Clare
mont, n. II. who is a grand child. A
mong those present was a grand child,
w. w. Page halt brother of Geo. Walker
aud Mrs. Hale Drake. When he was
five years old hIs mother died and he
was taken away by his father and for
twenty years knew nothing of his moth
er's friends in VT. This is the first re-
union with his grand parents and rela-
tives and was agreat pleasure TO them all.
Mr.. andtMrs. Spear are aged 81 and so
years. They have lived in Randolph for
the past 81 years. There have been
born to Them nine children, five Of whom
are still living Iand were present. The
party was very much enjoyed by all. by
none more than by Mr.. and Mrs. Spear.
We wish there might be more of these
happy gatherings to cheer and make
bright the declining years of our aged
people.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09
Probate Of VIII.

STATE or VERMONT. Ats Probate ',h,, ma
Ia D,stTt on the 2'h day oi April.A ~ 49,
Instrument urporiing TO he ihe psaaoinb n
Ss ntsfrlct decreased IS presented 20 the ,ir
nv g. r. and E. A. Te~kshury the exc eSse h " ala Court
named. for probate; and y ,i,, he notified to APP
,s rns, hepre said Court the oesss vHes Nav
Randolph aforesaid. on the "a vii, If they see
neA .o ar tch purpose Il Is further s eSs ,hr
Sonx of the record OF this order se psre snpoinied
- st,,~ aid viii In the HERALD ~ &c.,
-, sssn.uer printed At Rsnd2spA, p,Ioi ~ ~ = I1s
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

In general terms the New York cen
tennial was a splendid affair. 1t was
brilliant. But under all the parade and
glitter there were many unpleasant
things. The fact is there were too ma
ny people. The crowds were simply
immense. Ii was impossible to accom-
modate all who sought accommodation.
There seems to have been kind of
reckless mismanagement on the part Of
committees in the issuing of tickets
Distinguished officials who went as the
guests of the city were hustled about
like the common crowd of men. Many
who went to the great receptions and
banquets were compelled to forego an
ticipated pleasure and hurry away to
their hotels to stay the cravings OF
hunger. 1t is more than intimated that
at the banquet in connection with the
grand bali wine flowed little too lree-
ly, and that scenes were enacted that
would have disgraced a country kitchen
junket. There is something in human
nature that makes us all, high and low,
akin. There is always a tendency to
meet ON the level of the pipe and the
hottie
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

Suit was brought against Gen. Black
some time ago for maliciously with
holding pension claim. He has just
filed his answer in which he takes the
position that the Government protects
Its officers in the discharge or official
duties. If each applicant whose claim
was rejected had the right to bring suit
it might give rise to an endless amount
of litigation. II would seem as though
action must lie against the government
and then the government must settle
accounts with its subordinates. II is
probable nothing will come of this suit.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

shone upon "fair women and brave
men," After sumptuous feast came
the address of welcome by Gov. Hill OF
New York, and toasts. The toasts
were responded to by Grover Cleveland
of New York, Fitzhugh Lee of Virgin
ia, Chief Justice Fuller, Rutherford b.
Hayes, VIM. M. Evarts, Gen. Sher-
man. Pres. Eliot OF Harvard College,
James Russell Lowell, and President
Benjamin Harrison James G. Blaine
was given place on the program, but
unfortunately he was too sick to be in
attendance. These after supper speech
es are said to have been Of high order
even from such men and on such an oc-
casion. The greatness of the events of
the two preceding days had had an in
spring effect, so that the speakers were
intensely wrought upon, and they ut
tered their sentiments in profoundly inn
pressive language There were no fail
ures and everything that was said and
done seemed TO fit into the OCCASION
Special mention is made of the speech
of Pres. Harrison as being one of the
finest that he ever made. 1t was not
long, it was not political, it was moi
partisan, there was nothing to offend
prejudice or taste. 1t contained many
expressions of thanks, it was congratu-
latory, it contained many patriotic ex-
pressions, il was concise, there were
many sentiments in it worthy of being
laid away and recalled when, hereafter
we wish 10 kindle enthusiasm for our
country in our own breasts or in the
breasts of others. We fondly believe
that he who leads the nation at the be-
ginning of the second century of its
life is not an unworthy successor of him
under whom it started out in its career
of unexampled growth and prosperity.
The Grafton of the day was not long.
Only twenty-five minutes. 1t was the
work of business man. There was a
fitness in the choice of railroad man
in railroad age. He took his audi
ence through as his trains take men
through the State of New York. Ii
was, in fact, an hours oration pressed
down by the rush of events. 1t was a
review Of early events tribute to the
character of early men, and congratu-
lations upon the possession of all that
a century without parallel in history
has brought to us. We all have occa-
sion to give thanks that the celebration
has passed so pleasantly and so profta-
bly, in the lessons taught us.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

We see il stated that Col. Albert
Clarke, late Of the Rutland Herald, is
soon to move to Boston to engage in
newspaper work. We did not suppose
that he would keep clear of newspa-
per office a great while. He is a good
man for the business, all the same, and
if he does not help make live paper
then some great change must have come
over him.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09
Commissioners Notice
Estate OF Ie-riulshwilsou.

Estate Of Je-einishWiisou.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon Probate Court fur ile District Of Hartford
(offissioners 20 receive. examine, and adjust all
claims aud demands Of all persens against tle estate
Of Jeremiah Wilson late Of stockhrdge IN sala lst-
riot tleceased and all claims IN osci thereto hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purposes aiore-
said al the late residence OF the said Wilson In
slockhrdge on the 18th day
of NAV and 2lst day OF September next from o.
clock a. M until4 o'clock p. n each Of said days,
and that six months from
the 4th day Of Apr A. D. 1883 Is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors 20 prescott tneir claims
10 US for examination and allowance nated Al ot"cA
bridge VT this I'D day Of Apr, A. ID. itSs
y. II. TAGGARt, 1oln-
sl2 o. RICHARDSON. nissioners'
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09
LEGAL NOTICES.

STATE or VERMONT, lin Probate Court, beg
HARTFORD DISTRICT. -. at Woodstock IN sA1
District on the 9Th day Of April a. ~ ioS'
Present Hon. Thomas q. Seaver Judge.
whereas Jennie A. Bailey. adminisirairN o. w, ahe
ire deceased interstate proposts 10 render an sc-
Wunt Of her administration and 10 present ber &c
count against said estate for examination ana allow
Aforesaid on the f2sth day) of May isss.
And whereas said Court has assigned SAID iiine
~ place for the ttlcment Of said account aho io
decree Of the residue of said estate to the heirs OF
40 deceased.
ine Court therefore orders that notice ~ the
Ane b. given TO all persons interested ~ sain e.
ale by publishing copy OF the record ~ tnle or
ger three weeks successively In the Herald and Couf
anewspaper published at Bethel IN thss staie.
mat they may appear before said court ana contest
me allowance Of said accountH theS see csnse.
Atine record, attest, Nh SEANER. Register
A tue copy Of record.
sls Aitest. THoMAs o. SEWER judge.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09
THE CENTENNIAL.

The past week has been one Of CEN
tennial observances. New York city
has been the central point of demon
strations. While religio-patriotic SER
vices were held quite extensively in the
larger towns and cities throughout the
country on the day appointed for Fast,
the notables of the land, the great offic-
ials, the volunteer military forces, the
orators and the bands of music gather
ed in New York. There were the great
receptions, the grandparade, the re-en-
acting of long-forgotten scenes, the po-
ems, the toasts and responses, and the
grand oration. 1t was the end of the
first century of our national existence.
just one hundred years ago George
Washington was inaugurated the first
President of the United States. The
Revolution had ended several years be-
fore, and during these years the coun-
try had been in state verging on po-
litical chaos. though all the time the
various parties and factions were grow
ing into definite form. 1t required an
unusual amount of wisdom, calmness,
patience, to save the country from uni
versal wreck. We talk about the per-
lis Of these times, but we do not believe
our statesmen have greater difficulties
to overcome than did the founders of
the republic. But happily, against the
wishes ard prophecies of foes and the
fears Of friends, the government passed
safely through its formative processes
and an executive was chosen, and the
nation began to be. With the inaugu-
ration of president confidence was re-
vived and the nation entered upon a ca
reer of general prosperity. AT the end
of century the descendants of those
who fought the first battles, and others
with them meet to congratulate one an
other on such remarkable passage of
one hundred years as has been granted
TO this people. We have not space to
tell but little of what was said and done
in New York city. The crowds were
simply immense. All parts of the
country were represented. In such a
crowd of dignitaries dignity was lost.
Where there is too much greatness.
greatness itself becomes commonplace.
Governors were hustled about in the
crowd like common mortals. The peo-
pie crowded so close upon the process
ion that all moved in mass together
The outward display was only minor
feature of the occasion. The literary
part was Of the highest order of excel
lence. The greatest men of the nation
took part in it. DIR. Storrs of Brook
lyn offered the opening prayer. John
G. Whittier furnished the poem though |
he did not read it. Chauncey M. De-
pew, the scholarly and witty president
Of the New York Central railroad de-
Iivered the oration. The crowning
glory of the occasion is said to have
been the banquet in the evening at the
Metropolitan Opera House. The city
papers can hardly find words to describe
The magnificence of the scene when all
The guests had assembled. Flowers
were scattered about in great profusion
and diamonds glittered as the light
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09
Pfobatp OF viii.

.- mn, ,t, N-rpN,oNT. sIp Probate Court held At
I.,sr,, M nteTHItT IS Chelsea wl.hih ailn loi
I'D District on tile 18th day Of April A. u. 49,
sai ~ - rr,,,art with codicil annexed pnrperthg
- =" -, ~, sst Wfl and Testament of sarah A. 1foN'
late Of Chelsea In said district, deceAse ne's ss
sented 10 the court " ,,...a
4, A. ordered by said Court that all persons IA
"a therein be notified to appear ~ ssh s.,sa. ~
lie leth day OF May. A. D. ls and snow I'M y S s
,bey NAV have against the Probate q saw ~
a w.S ~ ~ tis order be published three weeAs sue
sl, 4, a. ire HrRALf Avn NEws printea ~ lsh
dolph' previous ~ Ry the Court. Attest
e,s WILLIAM n. NICHOLS judge
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

The New York Tribune speaks well
of the appearance of Gov. Dillingham;
and the Vermont militia led by him in
the procession. The Gov. was we'll
mounted, the troops were well-drilled,
and each man carried piece of ever
green in his helmet.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09
Commissioners Notice.
-....a.<ANcY KENNERsoN.

,,,rarsisned having been appoin ,it ~ ~ ra.
,,,s courf for the District OF sss aIi claims
h, receive exaniiue ano ..lyes. ~ -.
missloneIs - ~ ,,er~ons aganst the estste 81 -
,, enc Ke@narsan late u fhessA 10 % ,br
eceased and AL claims eSi.ssg ", meet for the par
hereby glss gt5 - tle once Il C. p Dickinson IN
sseIses on The 18th day Of aug. =, , m of said
ire y ,ssf IL months from the ~ t o - ~ W
Is 1Sss i the .iuae limited ~ = - fcr exar,ns-
creditors u present their ei@''''7 -
ugS nas,s ~ 4 cneises ths 2shaSy Pr A. q Con-
~ z o. TRACY,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

Immigrants who landed in New York
last week must have thought that all
the country had turned out to welcome
them to these shores. 1t would not
take them long to learn that we were
indulging in birthday anniversary.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

The weather bureau proposes to re-
port the weather little farther ahead
than it has been accustomed to do. We
are inclined to think the bureau would
stand on more solid ground if it would
report each morning what the weather
had been the previous week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Ex-Minister Phelps is expected to
resume his duties as lecturer on law in
the Yale Law School. 1t is said that
this intention affords much satisfaction
to the faculty of that institution.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

WANTED A good girl to dc general
house work in a small family. Good pay
and steady employment.
K. G. MORTON.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

Some of the boodlers in Canada are
fiattering themselves with the assurance
that if that country should be annexed
to this they will beprotected. One de-
clares that the Dominion government
has made them such promise. Now
our boodler friends may rest assured
that they will not live long after Cana
da has been annexed to this country.
Their hair will have timeto grow down
to their heels, and new teeth to take
root before that event transpires.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

An old lawyer says of Jere Black,
at one time Attorney General that he
neglected his briefs in his old age and
depended on his eloquence. He would
even 90 so far as to quote authorities
on the wrong side. We presume there
is nothing new or unusual in this. AL
most any lawyer could sling authorities
promiscuously before the average jury
and it would not particularly affect re-
suits.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

During the last few days there have
been several meetings of governors of
the different states and other state oili-
GERS from the North and the South, the
East and the West, and at these meet
ings there has been most happy ex-
preston of fraternal sentiment. If one
halt that was said was felt, it would
seem as though the era of peace and
good will between us and the old Con-
federacy was rapidly drawing on. ii
is safe to say that these occasions aid
IN bringing about the result sought.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-05-09

The air is full Of reports about the
Oklahoma boomers. 1t is hard to tell
what the state of society is in that re-
gion. There is evidently plenty of talk
ing, some fighting and great deal of
gambling going on. Some are working
their claims in a quiet way, while 9th
ers seem to have good deal of trouble
over town lots. Ii is hard to make the
proper surveys and run the street lines
satisfactorily. Houses are being con-
structed in such a way that they can be
easily moved, and thus provision is
made to meet any emergency that may
arise.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-20
GEORGETOWN

CHRISTMAS PRESENTATIONS AT LINTHIcUM H.
sTITUTE.--The faculty and students Of the
Linthicum institute were gathered in the main
class room of the school last evening. The
scholars had taken possession and invited the
teachers there for the purpose Of presenting
them with Christmas gifts, as n token OF the
high esteem in which they were held L. j.
Wisner made the opening address on the part
of the scholars, presenting a handsome hang
ing lamp to Mr.. X. {. Balinger. The other pre-
sensations were follows: by J. Barton Miller
to Mr.. Geo. W. Drew, pair OF cum buttons; by
Jas. keliher TO Mr.. Edward L. Dent, q comfort
able carriage robe; by Howard Troth TO Mr..
VIM Hedrick, a fruit stand piled with delicious
fruit; by Nathan We'll to Mr.. Jas. II. Taylor, o
handsome meerschaum pipe; by A. Baker to
Prof. Ed Hay, beautiful gold pen and holder.
Mr.. Duvall, the janitor. was not forgotten, re-
ceiving umbrella, gloves and pocket knife,
c. X. Murray presenting them. The speeches
of presentation were brief and appropriate and
the replies by the teachers showed their hearty
appreciation Of the good will of their pupils
After remarks by Prof. Hay the exercises were
closed 10y Mr.. Josiah l.. Dent, one OF the trus-
tees, who made a neat little speech TO the boys
and was heartily applauded.
FUNERAL OF EDWARD GoDEY.-The last sad
rites over the remains of the late Edward
Cooley we're performed yesterday afternoon in
the presence OF a large gathering OF relatives
and friends. including members Of Potomac
lodge OF Masons, Columbia commsndery,
services were conducted by Rev. DIR. A. Il.
Stuart, pastor Of Christ p. Z. church The re-
mains were Inferred at Oak Hill cemetery.
The CHILDRESs CHRISTMAS CLUB.-At an
adjourned meeting of the Childrens Christmas
club yesterday afternoon the following officers
were elected: W. A. Hedrick, president; Miss
Blackboard, secretary; Miss l.. Bradley. treas
urer. The following committee was appointed
to solicit contributions: Miss Dodson, Miss
Bates, Miss Knowles, Miss Bradley, Miss Black
ford, Miss jackson, Miss KING and Miss Abbott
A meeting of the club will be held this after.
noon at ? O'Clock.
POLICE CoURT NoTEs.-Sonny Bell, colored
citizen, went down for Is days this morning for
disturbing the quiet Of Bridge street-John
Purcell, an aged citizen wearing old army
coat was accused before Judge Miller Of not
having any home. He was given one on the
farm for 20 days.
PREsESIATIoN.-Edwin II. Harner, p. @. of
Covenant lodge, No. Is, L0.O.F.. was the re-
cipient of a handsome ring and watch chain
last night at a meeting Of the lodge.
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT
AM.-Great Falls-temperature, 40; condi-
ton, lS Receiving neutrality-suspicious., AZ;
condition at north connection, %; condition at
south connection, 80. Distributing reservoir
temperature, 46; condition. sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-20
BASE BALL GOSSIP.
Hoy Not Reieased-Zimmer Leaves the
Observation-Disclosures Contracts.

President Hewett denies emphaticslly that
he has made any arrangements looking 10 the
release Of Hoy to the Chicago club. The story
was started by the following dispatch from
findlay, Ohio, Hoy's home. "A blank contract
and an agent representing Capt Arson Of the
Chicago base ball club are tonight engrossing
the attention OF W. L. Hoy, the deaf mute Gen.
ter fielder Of last years Washington club, who
lives in this city. with q seductive offer OF
5000 per year and his release from the WASH
ingtons If he will sign TO play with Chicago.
Hoy has been demanding 81. $40 20 play with
the Buffalo brotherhood club 10 which he was
assigned, but they have offered 90 give him but
S2oOO, and there is little doubt but what the
well-known center fielder will wear q Chicago
uniform when the season opens"
Mr.. hewett says he has never contemplated
the release of Hoy. thinner the crack catcher
OF Cleveland. has withdrawn from the brother
hood, paid back the $500 that was advanced TO
him, and has signed q Cleveland league con-
tract
LEAGUE CONTRACTS.
President Young has promulgated the follow
ing contracts: With Philadelphia, Joseph Null
vey; with Cleveland, Joseph Somers; with
Washington, Frank Bird, Peter Mccoy, H
Bader, James Maloney; with Indianapolis, Geo.
Z. Meekam, A. Mannasan-
IL is generally understood that AL Myers and
Sam Thompson are about 20 desert the Phils-
delphia brotherhood team for the league.