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BosToN, Feb. lin the Haverhill police
court on Saturday there was hearing ON
complaints brought by the truaut officer. un-
der instructions from the school committee
against six fathers, who were alleged to have
violated the law concerning the attendance of
their children the required time upon the ses-
sions of authorized schools, the children in
question being pupils at St. Joseph's parochial
school, After a long hearing the judge dis
charged the defendants, his decision being
based upon that clause in the statute which
exempts from penalties the parents of chill
dren who have been ''otherwise furnished,
for a like period of time with the means of
education"
BosToN, Feb 12-Speaking Of the decision
in the Haverhill parochial school case, in
which Judge Carter, in the district court,
held that the school commuters approval was
not necessary for school, John W. Dickin-
son, secretary of the state board of educa-
ton, said: at was evidently the intention OF
the statute to place the schools In the hands
Of the school committee. THIS is shown in
all legislation upon educational matters The
school committee have sole authority as to
the character Of the schools, the selection of
teachers, the class of instruction and all mat
ters OF regulation and management How
ever it may be interpreted, it is evidently the
spirit of the clause of the statute upon which
Judge Carter bases his opinion that the school
committee should be the judges as to whether
a child has been otherwise furnished for
like period of time with the means of educa-
tion.' They are the only proper authorities
to determine it."
Asked if the law should be amended and
how, Mr.. Dickinson said: II would strike
out the poverty clause, because If parent
cannot pay, it is idle to say he may not. The
child should be sent to school at public
charge, if his parents are unable to send him;
but this clause makes it appear as though a
parent were excused from sending his chill
dren to school because he ia poor. The clause
is of no earthly use, and it has always caused
mischief. Then il there be any doubt about
the meaning Of the clause referred to, or any
other clause, would have all doubt removed
by x6e inseSx ION Of the Words is Determined
by the school COMMITTEES, in all cases mem
toned by the statute. Further than this, l
would leave the statute as it stands. 1t is
ample and sufficient, and new legislation in
this regard is unnecessary"
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Police WIN Forbid the Fight.

BosToN, Feb. 13.-It is stated on goed
authority that the Weir Murphy fight, which
was to take place in Boston, March 8, will b
prevented by the police. No permit win b.
granted, and strong effort will be made to
prevent its taking place in private club
room. like the late Lannan- Godfrey fight.
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4. coNs w,Tt ms e6oDs.

Strange Disappearance Of q Pastor at
Danbury, Conn.
WATERBURY, Conn, Feb. 12-Rev. W. J.
Crosley, pastor of the Universalist church,
Daubury, disappeared from home Sunday,
on the Washington express 1t is thought he
has gone west. His wife and two grown up
sons are unable to account for his strange
act. He had determined to leave the charge
at Danbury, and to that end rendered his
resignation to take place March l.
His friends say he is suffering from tenn
porary alteration.
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Bucklen's Arnica salve

The best salve in the world for cuts, ,bruis-
es, sores, ulsers, salt rheum, fever sores,
tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and
all skin eruptions, and positively, cures piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisj action or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box.
A. T. CIARKE's Drug Store
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Demand an Investigation of the Connecticut
Mutual,

Mutual,
INDIANAPOLIS Feb. 1S Nearly hundred
policy holders in the Connecticut Mutual
Life Insurance company held meeting yes
terday to consider the situation brought
about by the defalcations of Joseph A.
Moore Resolutions were adopted declaring
that probable cause has arisen for the
auditor of Indiana to examine all the busi-
ness of said company at Hartford, and to in
vestigate the affairs and conditions of the
same and publish the result On motion of
Senator Weir AN additional clause inviting
the company to aid in the investigation was
added
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rhc Hsndsomest LADY IN BrsaforA

Remarked to friend the other day that she knew
Kemps Balsam for the Throat and Lungs was a supe-
ror remedy, stopped her cough instantly when 9TH
cough remedies had effect whatever So to prove
this and convince you Of its merit any druggist will give
on a Sample Bottle Free. Large size soc and ST..
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R. NJ. HARVEY,

R. NJ. HARVEY,
.4kk0zuey uud COMazSeIl0a' ut ZN11,
Master and Solicitor in Chancery,
West Topsham. VT.
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DillOn's Murderer.

WATERBURY, Conn, Feb. 2.-Joseph s.
Phinmer, a colorer in Beckenie's last factory,
who can speak no English, was arrested
yesterday afternoon for the murder of Sam
uel j. Dillon, the DanburY gambler.
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JOHN H. WATSON,

JOHN H. WATSON,
.att0zwey ami COWwSeIIOzUt lar,
Master and Solicitor in Chancey. Collections prompt
ly attended to-
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Every symptom Gone.

Probably NO disease in6icts 30 much continuous
pain - rheumatism. When It becomes chronic there
axe few more difncult to Over no single COM
plant has Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. of
Rondout. N T.. won more brilliant victories than
rheumatism. By its use the sgonized patient can
once moro use his limbe and is freed from theshack
Les that have bound him, perhaps, for years.
Mr. Frank Strait, . we'll known merchant Of New
Hamburger. N. L. says: I suffered tortures with
Sclatic Rheumatism.
Ny case wss very bad one, and none Of the means
taken esve me relief, used DR.. Kennedys Fsvorite
Remedy and am entirely rid Of every symptom Of
my trouble. Only three bottles brouRhf about thiq
wonderful result It has built me up and been Of
mend it to other sunererA"
Favorlte Remedy, Rondout,
MI. Prics One dollar. Sold by ali Druggists. .
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Tuesday Feb. 12.

Mr.. Parnell is to sue The London Times in
the Irish courts.
Thieves secured $1,000 from an Arkansas
postoffice yesterday.
Indians have appeared at Washington to
oppose the opening of the Oklahoma terri
tory.
Two illegal oyster boats have been captured
in Maryland waters.
Ex-Alderman McQuade of New York is to
have change of venue.
A reunion Of graduates of Amherst college
will be held in Boston, Feb 49,
The president has approved the bill Great
ing the department Of agriculture.
An earthquake caused serious penic at q
dance in California the other night.
Canadian officials admit that the seizure of
the Bridgewater was great blunder.
Five persons were killed in Washington
territory by eating poisoned cabbage.
The government had bare majority yes
terday in the French chamber of deputies.
Col Dudley must answer questions in his
suit against The New York Evening Post.
A young niece of Susan B. Anthony was
drowned at Leavenworth, Kan. yesterday.
Hippolyte is reported to have formed an
alliance with the President of San Domingo.
The consolidation of the "Big Four" and
"Bee Line" railroads has not been completed.
The women of Ontario are given encourage
menr to look for an extension Of their suf.
frage
Mr.. Blaine is said to be watching the Sa-
moan controversy in the interest OF the presi.
dent-elect.
The Metropolitan opera house in New York
win stick to German opera for another sea.
son ct least
Chicago, Buriisgton and Quincy net earn.
ings in 1883 decreased S6,37S, 14S in comparf.
son with 1887
The Gen. jackson hermitage is to be bought
by an association and be preserved as a ma
tional memorial.
j. F. Smiths ceramic works at Menlo
Park, N. j., were burned Sunday. Losa
$4,000; partly insured.
In street duel at Green City, Mo-, yester-
day, one of the principals was killed, and Z
bystander severely wounded.
Railroads in Iowa propose to reduce ex-
penses by running fewer and slower trains
and by other retrenchments.
Joseph Greeners house at Tarport, Pa, q
suburb of Bradford, was burned last night
and two children, twins, aged 3, were burned
to death.
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}. B. PICKETT, JR.,

J. B. PICKETT, JR.,
.ailoa1aey nua C0MaeSellOz' at Lam,
Notary Public Collections promptly made. Union
Block. 80
Bradford, VT.
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y Business Cards n

ROSWELL FARNHAM,
.Ak<o1wey Und CoNmseI1Oa M Z1~.
Master and Solicitor in Chancery. Particular atten
on collections and practice in New Hampshire an
Vermont.
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"OFFlCIAL STATEMENT"

That MIR. Blaine Will Be Secretary of
State.
NEW YORK, Feb. S.-The Mail and Ex-
press sta es officially that Mr.. Blaine is to be
Gen. Harrisons secretary of state.
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GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. 12.-From $1,000
to $4,000 damage was done last night by a
five in Carter's wooden building on Main
street. Secret societies suffered some loss.
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THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
1t Is Now a Fact, and Secretary Is
Nominated.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The president
signed the bill creating department Of agri-
culture and appointed yesterday Norman J.
Coman, the present commissioner OF agri-
culture, to be the new secretary.
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BRADFORD SAVINGS BANK u TRUST CO.,
Paid up Capital, $4,000. Receives deposits, makes
collections and does general banking business,
Bradford, VT.
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Vermont Grand Army.

BRATTLEBoBo, VT, Feb. 1.-THE annual
encampment of the Vermont Grand Army
will be held this week, Wednesday and Thur
dav at BrattleborO
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r. w. KENYON,

r. w. KENYON,
Hair. Dresser.
Specially made Of honing razors and sharpening
Bradford. VT ).
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B1HDFUkD, VkRMUNl, FEBRUARY ID, 1909.

Edward c. Brein, cashier Of the CONNER
cia bank of st. Louis committed sui
eide Saturday No canse is. known
Ice operators on the Kennebec river are
looking Tor fair CROP Between 5000 and
5000 men and about 1900 horses are wanted
The entire works OF the Wisconsin Sulphate
Fiber company, located at Monico, Wis,
were burned Saturday Loss $40, 600; insur-
ance $S0,0O0
The government of the Australian colonies
unite in inviting Canada to send delegates to
Australia to consider the question of closer
cable communication, instead of Australia
sending delegates to Ottawa.
The anniversary of Samuel j. Tilden's
birthday was celebrated by banquet by the
Harlem Democratic club, Saturday, Col.
Henry Watterson delivering the eulogy of his
old friend and ally
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Alger Is Not in 1t.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l2.-Gen. Algers name
can he scratched or the cabinet states. He
will not be a member of the next presidents
official family He admits it.
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sunday, Feb. 10.

silver men nope W udVc iIi0Hu Aa AAoA :
rison.
The steamer Haytien Republic arrived at
Boston last night.
President Harrison is to have pews in three
churches at Washington.
An inoffensive German was driven to in
sanity and suicide by a White Cap hoax in
Walnut Port, Penn.
JAG Kelly whipped Maurice Rose, near
Gravesend l.. l., Sunday.
The American ship Bridgewater is sure to
receive damages in Canada.
Kentucky whisky killed one boy, and
nearly killed two others at Beaver Dam, KY.
Thomas Hooper Adams. formerly of Mar
blehead a California pioneer of 1850, is dead.
Civil Service Commissioner Edgerton has
i, ated to fill the vacancy.
James H. Burns, publisher of The st. Paul
Herald, has been arrested on charge OF at
tempting to blackmail John 7. Block. chief OF
the st. Paul fire department
Cora Wilson, claiming to be the daughter
of Presbyterian minister Of an Ohio village,
has been arrested in Hutchinson county, Kan
sas, for passing counterfeit money.
The National Anti Horse Thief association
has presented petition to the Kansas legis-
lature praying for the enactment of law to
authorize the lynching Of horse thieves.
Eight burglars bound and gagged Farmer
Wesley Oman of Eagle Township, Ohio. and
his two elder sons, and forced the youngest
by torture to reveal the hiding place of $4,000
of his fathers money, which they took
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). BRoGGI,

custom Boot and Shoe .i.,gf.es'.
Repairing done promptly and in the lest mann at
reasonable prices. Shop in basement Of Do. = S.
guiding.
% Bradford. VI.
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Diphtheria Epidemic.

ROCKVILLE, Conn, Feb. 12-Mali0nant
diphtheria is prevalent at Union, Conn.
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J. H. JONES, M. e.,

Hours until a. m, to p. m. Saturdays until p
m. Office at residence opposite hotel.
Bradford, VT.
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Monday. Feb. IL.

The ice carnival at Montreal closed Satur-
day.
Ross has accepted Daly's challenge to
wrestle.
The gunhoat Yorktown is to make trial
trip Tuesday
Typhoid pneumonia is almost epidemic at
Granite, M T.
Three colored men are to be executed IN
the Jail at Washington April 5
Randall indignantly denies that he will
offer another tariff bill at this congress.
Eight Mexicans, who discovered gold
mine were killed by American intruders.
Additional restrictions on Maine game and
fisb laws have been asked OF the legislature.
Jake Schaefer has issued challenge to
Maurice DAILY to play billiards for $1,000
side
Wetzel county, West Virginia, is aroused
by the report that dozen mad dogs are
roaming the country
Col Lamont is in New York making ar
rangements for rooms for the president and
Mrs. Cleveland.
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Spurs Drive Tobacco increased in
weight, every dealer has it.
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q. G. GRAVES,

q. G. GRAVES,
Sign and ornamental Painting,
Wells River. VT.
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sTEARNs & JONES,
Insurance .dgents,
Bradford, VT
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r. T.. RIxBY.
XBY,
Rh0t0gruzh Ro0nss,

Rooms at Chelsea open Thursdays and Saturdays.
At So Royaton Tuesdays, No. Brook6ed Wednesdays
40 Chelsea, VT.
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Il, GILMAN,

J. h. GILMAN,
.AMctiOneer,
Vershire, VT.
will attend to auctions short notice and at reason
able rates. Auction bills got up II desired. IS
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Bradfoi d, VT,

JOHN HARTwELL's
Zipes.y Stable,
Rear "Opinion" Office, Main Street Single sad
double teams to let at lowprices. AZ
Bradford, VT.
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THE HAVERHILL CASE.
AN IMPORTANT DECISION REGARDING
AN UNAUTHORIZED SCHOOL.

Blanket Clause In the Massachusetts, Law
Which Renders the Truancy Laws Of
Little Effect - schools Need Not Be
Approved.
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Boston & Maine Railroad.
Lowell system, Passumpsic Div.
TraiMs North.
Mixed, o.o8 a. m
Mail, sos p. m.
Passenger Night Mail, I.48 a. m.
Mixed, 7.o3 m
Trains South.
Mail, 1884 a. m.
Mixed, 8.45 p. m.
Passenger Night Mail, 2.Io a. m.
Mixed, Has m
White Mountain Division.
HAvERHILL STATION.
Trains North.
Montreal Night Express Ia.47 a. m.
Mail and Accommodation, 6.3o p. m.
Mail and Express, 2.15 p. m.
Paper Train, o.3s a. m.
Trains South.
Montreal Night Express, 244 a. m.
Mail and Accommodation, o.I3 a. m.
Mail, 1895 a. m.
Montreal Express. SAG p. m.
MONTPELIER and Wells River Railroad.
Leave Montpelier, 8.ao a. M 1880 4.3o p, m.
Leave Wells River, 7os 10 a. m 3.45 p: m.
Wa STowELL, Supt. Wv. MORSE, G. IA
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Bradford. vi.
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Prohibition In Kansas.


II m Edii0F " tA< f'rsss
All you kindly give place to short
passage from the la-t message 10 the leg
i.Iature Of Kansas by GOV. Martin: I
NAV premise that Gov. Martin had been
30 violently opposed IT, prohibition or its
adoption in Kansas, that he bed revolt
against il. kaoyip g that thereby he
aoull defeat the Republican party a. he
did. tie noW -ay-
Fully sise tsnths Of the irinkin9 ard
drunkenness prevalcat in kan.a- 'ig-t years
"a have been abolished, and aihrm With
rarntsrnp.. anil emnns.i- that th,- STATE j.
',,-3ay The most temperate. orderly and sober
Community Of people in The ci'iizel Eorh
The abolition IF tbr satlos has 10,
Only promoted tie perspra! hap
plDe.- and general pro-peri} Of our citE ~
fat il hss enormously ili ni-hrsi crime
r li-g h3usaai- Of hoHf.. Th~f- wee ant
esnt sua wrsfcheine-s oace prevailed With
peare. tisaty ard coHteninrnt- ard ha-
materially irer, ased tie trade and business
Of those engaged in T.. sale Of useful ami
y hoie.ome articles % merchandise. Not
~ith.tandinz the fact that the population Of
the STATE Is steadily Increasing, the number
Of criminals in our penite ntiary IS steadily
decreasing Many OF our jails are empty,
and all show marked falling of Of prison.
er. ia them The doekets Of our courts are
no longer burdfn ned With long lists OF criinl-
cal cases In the capital district. CITY Of
Topeka containing population OF nearly
~ $50, not single criminal case vas on the
docket eh4n the present term began The
business of our police courts Of our large
ciu,- has dsiHdied to one fourth OF rs
former proportions, while IN cities of the
SECOND and third class the occupation Of police
authorities IS practically gone.
Nal Dow
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Daily ksunsbst journal.
klsts1A, TUESDAY, NAY n, 1888.
JOHN STEVENS. EDITOR
Postal Delivery.

is the March Forum the Rev. DR..
Leonard Bacon had striking and some
~l.at novel suggestlon 10 Offer regarding
,i,.. postal .ervice: II there u any point
o. hich our postal systern does nat stand
In -. I'd ~ Improvement. it Il 10 the cheap
me-. u postage. Our ns"spaP|F* are
catred within the county Of their publ
.aiio4 f,r nothing and everywhere sisF
fof next TO nothing, and a letter Of an
anree eight i transported from any
,.inf 10 any other Of our enormous area
81 4. IN. go square niies, for the snaiI'~t
mil II letter postage known IN thrisieh-
dom. But far moe important matter
AID me wholly neglected, Il that Of
,yr.-al delivery. 10 other civilized eoGn-
trie.. the postoiiice- receiyihg a letter
from the writer, undertake. 70 deliver II
Ia the lers0n addressed. Ia our happy
Ind the posf0ffice receives the letter, and
for-ept in the case Of privileged TWEEN
:, PER cent. Of the people undertakes to
carry II to within five or ten fnile- 81 the
t.r.an sddre..ed. and keep it there tn
eaIt.d for This l. the mere tarbari-m u
uo.t4I .ervice. worthy ~ the dark age
t,f,,re Rowland ilili. The enormous
cot ard lo-s which h Involves becomes
OTIS iuns to any one, on few min ifes re-
rertion. For example man living
three miles from the p0stoiicr l. anxious
IL xne,tinv a letter Of great Importance,
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Naval architects ia Washington are
waiting with acme interest further partic-
niar, Of the performance Of remarkable
cruiser built in England hy the Arm
.tr0nZs. she ia named the Piemoats, and
il .aid to have made 1914 knots under nat
ural draught, ADD Fl knots with forced
draugh,. The vessel measures 200 tons,
and carrie. engine. Of 1 30 hor-e POKER,
nearly trebl. the proportionate horse
power Of the new gunboat Yorktown
FROM the information received at the Navy
Department, it appear that the hull Of
tn. hip weigh. baf 970 tom, and 'he
Hgiite.t pos.ible construction. serging
closely "a weakness, l. Indicated. Eie-
ment. Of safety and convenience, sueh A.
complete double bottoms and handy coal
bunker, have been sacrificed for the -ake
II lizhtness In the new yessei, which Ac-
counts in a large measure for the sender
fgi speed aid D have been attained
Nevertheless, although the ship Wa built
for the Italian government, the British
naval authorities made strenuous bat IN
.ucce-.ful, efforts 10 parcha-e her from
the bailders
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Gen. Clinton Il. Fisk il credited with
having made up his mind to join the Re
puhiean- of New Jersey In working for a
restoration Of the local option law zen.
Fisk has learned thing ~ two since he
and his third party allies brought about
the overthrow of that law hat November
So much Is passing current Ia the news
papers. and We give 1t To our rradrrs frr
what ii l. worth. We are not sure that
ten, Fisk has torve of WillcuoUgh To clear
himself trum his Third PARTY entaugle-
ments. lie Is evidently very different man
from MIR 81. John Of Kansas. and II he
uuiteS heartily with the Republicans Of
New Jersey to recover that State from
the control OF the rum icmot racy aud the
liquor dealers, he will 50 Tar show his
patriotic good srn>e
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The Republicans of Ohio are already
making active preparations for the fall
campaign. senator Payne j. figuring for
a "yindicatioD' at the polls next autumn
a fact Whirh convince, the Republicans
that the Democratic fight l. going To be
an unusually strong one from strictly
financial standpoint, and they propose to
do some vigorous campaign work to OH
-et it. 1t l. hoped that the people of that
great state viii show at the approaching
election that they do not approve OF the
methods by which Mr.. PAYNE obtained
his pre-ent seat in the nited states sen
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Within a wear the number of Republic
can clubs in Connecticut has groan frum
3 TO III and the membership from 3pD
to 10000 Connecticut Republicans by
no means appear reeonciled to permitting
their State to remain in the gtip of the
Free Trade Democracy.
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John Kirk, Postmaster at Togu.. died Sun
day at the age of IS years, : month. and y
days. His real name was John Kirk watkins
and he was born in England His fathe''
VINO Is now living, is school teacher and
ms son received a liberal education. He vas
rather wild boy and ran away from home
coming to this country. He enlisted in the
18th L. y. Infantry. and was wounded at
the battle of the second Bull Run receiving
a com pound fracture of the right thigh. lie
was admitted TO the National Home, July
3lst, 1863. and has been identified With the
business Of the Home almost continually up
to the time of his death. For the last fifteen
Years he has been the confidential clerk and
oook-keeper. lie was man of considerable
ability and strict integrity. He was appointed
postmaster at Togus in 1885, was member
OF Cutler Post, No. 4S, G. A. R., and of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. NJ.
Kirk leaves many friends both at Togus ana
IN the city. The funeral will occur Tuesda!
and members of Highland Lodge, A.O,U-""
are requested to meet at G.. A. X. Hall a.
noon. whence they will be conveyed to inc
Home in barges and private carriages.