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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1893-12-21
Saturday, January, 27, A. D. 1894

The personal property OF snid assignor
cons:siing of one safe, stove and pipe.sIngle
t,ed-ktead, coal bucket, shovel, hatchet, coal
toi gs sprinkler. six haiis, two stools, letter
press, revoiver, gla.a pitchc I. lam y saw, small
desk. two large u1sks counter, two window
curtains. and o ne walnut SHELF
Said sale will commence at lO O'Clock "A. M,
of said day and continue from day to day un
Ill said properly is said.
Terms OF sale cash In hand
Decem Der 2l. 1893. Abraham Trimmer.
4w Trustee.
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Here's Good News.

We've often thought.
while watching the feminine
throngs .abont our place,
What would The Dry Goods
business amOnnt TO if il
wasn't for the ladiess" Equal
ly perth neni, however. IS the
natural retort: "Whst would
the ladies 10 if it wasn't tOr
the Dry Goods .mens
We do our share in the
mutual benefit business bv
Offering this week THESE
MAGNIFICENT B A r.
GAINS At 25c, reduced from
50c: l lot Of all wool Home
Spuus. Striped Camels Hair
aud Small Checks. in Blue,
Tan and Light Grev.
Al 81 l-2c, reduced from 81
l-2c: l Lot of all wool. Two
tone effects in Blue and
Brown. Green and Brown
Garrett and Green and Grey
aud White.
AT 50.., reduced from 81 1-2
and So: [ Lot of all wool Ser
ges, Diag0nals aud Cashmeres
in Brown, Blue and Green.
AT SOC, reduced from 81 20:
| Lot of silk and Wool Novel
ties in Black and Old Rose.
Black aud HeIitrope, and
Black and Old Rose.
These are OIly a part, only
part of the good things we
are offering in Dress Good s
this week. Come in and look
at them.
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Local and Personal.

--Colne in, pa. you SuBscRIr-
TON and sleep we'll.
Mr. a 6 Magoon has purchased
aud moved into the Henderson pro-
perty Oh the cor of lst and Walnut
SITS.
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Trustees Sale of Per
sonal Property.

The undersigned trustee IN trust for the
benefit OF the creditors of The Bank Of New
Straiisvilit. will offer for sale nj public auct-
ion at New Straitsville, O., on
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1893-12-21
Amusenents.

-Rsmpels Opera House { r. A. Koppe
Mgr)-F isauS Ball dec 2sth,--l ls
Asrrnpe 4, failure Ian 5th
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
MONKTON.

L. X. johnson has received an increase
of his pension of So month.
No mail went from here Wednesday
of last week. The roads were all so
blocked by the storm as to be impassa-
BILE.
Miss Lettie Smith, daughter of Hon.
A. Il. Smith of Vergennes, died in that
city Feb 81, at the age of 81 years. The
remains were brought here for burial,
the funeral being attended at the Boro
on Saturday.
There was concert at the Baptist
church Saturday evening by the Monk
ton cornet band, assisted by Miller's
cornet band of Starksboro. The pro-
ceeds are to be used for the benefit of
the Monkton band.
While he was working in the woods,
Feb. 81, Peter Begor's skull was crushed
by "A falling limb, causing death in IA few
hours. Mr.. Begor was a robust man,
81 years of age. He was color bearer in
Co. II, 9th regiment Vermont volunteers,
and was always at the front in war
times. not behind in times of peace, and
well in the hearts of his townsmen. At
Montpelier can be seen the old flag he
carried, tatteled, shredded and torn, but
never dlshonOred by its bearer. The
funeral was attended at the church at
the Boro on Friday. Rev. Fred Skiff
OBLIGATED. He was buried with Masonic
honors. The attendance was very large.
He leaves wife, three sons and "A
daughter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
WEYBR,D0E.
[De erred from last week

lDe erreu from last week.
Mrs. II. NJ. Adams is with friends in
Bridport.
Mrs Fl. A. Boies has been Seriously
lndisposed for week or more.
Ed. Sturtevant of St. Albans, son of
the late Smith S:urtevant, former
townsman, is at Will Halls.
School closes in districts Nos. and
3 today. They have been successful.
No. 6 is to continue two weeks more.
1t, too, has been a success.
Quite large number of friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Dewey paid them a
visit at their home on Tuesday evening
and report very pleasant time
The supper at O. X. Brttell's was
well attended. One hundred tickets to the
table were sold and netted quite good
sum. Large delegations were present
from out of town.
Oscar Barrow, an employee of E. c..
Ryder, died at the Ryder homestead on
Sunday morning. He was hard-work-
ing man, quite intelligent and capable.
He leaves a large family.
Latest.
Miss Nellie Hurlburt has returned
home.
John Shaw will have the care of the
NJ. E. church this year.
There will be dime sociable March 7
at ). w. Elmer's in Addison. All are
cordially invited to be present.
Three of the school districts-Nos. 2,
8 and 6-will present candidates for
school directors at the town meeting.
Nelson Merrill has leased the Heren-
deem homestead on Water street for the
coming year and will move there April l.
AT the quarterly conference on Mon
day evening resolution was offered ask
ing for tile return of Rev. Mr. Fort to
the NJ f. church for another year.
Mrs. G. L. Harrington will return this
week from the Massachusetts general
hospital, Boston. She has received but
little benefit from the treatment given
her there.
The whole week has been filled out with
entertainments, with something new each
evening. There will be missionary
social at f. c. Ryder's on Friday even
ing; admission, ten cents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
WEST SALISBURY.

Mrs. S. j. Valley is on the sick list.
Miss Mamie johnson returns to YER
gennes this week.
Ed. Parker and his family are about
moving to Keene, N. II.
Miss Dora Jones has just closed a very
successful term of school in the Barker
district.
Evart Stevens will move to the old
Hulett place, now owned by Columbus
Smith, April |.
The Ladies' Aid society had a verv
pleasant meeting with Mrs. Samuel
Pierce on Wednesday afternoon, and an
interesting soclabe was held at the
vestry of the NJ. E. church in the even
ing.
There will be a gospel temperance
meeting at the NJ. f. church next Sum
day evening at o'clock. The exercises
will consist of temperance songs, reci-
tations and short addresses by different
speakers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
NEW HAVEN.

Mrs. Charles Wait is thought to be
slowly failing. Her disease is consump-
ton.
Mrs. E. A. Langdon is quite i'll, and is
confined to her bed. DR.. Sutton is in at
tendance.
The Ladies' Missionary society was
invited to meet with Mrs. Hiram Thomp-
son on Thursday of this week.
Next Sunday communion services will
be observed. On Saturday preceding is
the preparatory lecture. There may be
day.
Hon. Timothy Z. Smith, who passed
away so suddenly in Middebuiy on
Saturday last, was formerly resident
of this town. His parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Timothy Smith, resided here many years.
Many will remember the old red store
where Timothy Smith, Sr., traded. and
afterwards his son. Harrison, II brother
of the deceased, continued the business
for some time. Mr.. Smiths mother was
Il sister of DR.. IIoratio Smith, highly
respected citizen of this town, and he,
with the aforementioned. long since
"passed over" The deceased leaves Il
wife aud several children.
Quite a large congregation greeted
Rev. j. l.. Barton on Sunday last. AS
had been previously announced, he oc-
cupied the desk both morning and even
ing. Mr.. Barton was exceedingly in
teresting. He spoke rapidly, relating
much that was new and of great interest,
holding the close attention of the au-
dience without worrying. Many re-
marked at the close that it was the best
missionary sermon they ever heard. Mr..
Barton spent many of his earlier years
in town, and this people feel an especial
interest in him. He was ordained as Il
missionary from this church in 1888, and
is still IA member. During their stay In
town, Mr.. and Mrs. Barton were enter
tanned by Dea. and Mrs. j. c. Wilder.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
WHITING.
deferred from last week. |

deferred from last week.
Much snow.
School closed Wednesday in district
No. ,.
The warning for our annual town meet
ing is up.
Miss Clara Ketcham has been in Or
well for the past week.
Mrs. Derby and grandchildren are
visiting at Volney Kelsey's.
Mrs. Marion Hubbard of Orwell is
spending Il few days in town.
Miss frankie Mason has returned
from her school in Crown Point.
Onions and potatoes are still on the
move. The last car bought by Pond
& Whitney was loaded this week.
ILatest
Town meeting next Tuesday.
Wood-sawing machines are in order.
Mrs. F. S. Treworgy has gone to Hol-
yoke for few days.
Roscoe Wissell has moved into S. j.
Ketcham's tenement house.
Rev. c. b. Atwood preached his fare
well sermon at the Congregational church
last Sunday.
C. f. Church has sold car of Buffalo
phosphate at the station this week and
expects another soon.
The Addison railroad was bockaded
two days last week, owing to recent
heavy snow and blow.
A. +. Ellsworth has commenced NOV
ing. He will occupy Harvey rayloT's
place at IVES t Cornwall
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
EAST MIDDLEBuRY.


1t is said Leroy Pierce will start a
livery stable here.
Goodsell Speare is visiting his sister,
Mrs. j. A. Hayes, in Charlton, Mass.
Mrs. Maud Leno was not as we'll last
week, and DIR. Martin was telephoned for.
Wallace Arnold is to begin work for
II. Flint in his blacksmith shop on Mon
day next.
5. G. Tisdale. Frank Farr and Allen
Foote are reported to be candidates for
road commissioners.
GOodsel Speare has an offer of SIS Il
month to go rs blacksmith with the
FOrepaugh show this season.
The schoOlmates of Miss Leah Randle
gave her surprise on Saturday, it be-
ing her 18th birthday. While she was
calling at neighbours the party took
possession of her sitting room, where she
found them a few moments later, and
gave them joyful welcome. An older
sister, Miss Beryle Randle, helped to en-
terrain them. The young people had
brought refreshments and some pretty
gifts. The afternoon was passed very hap
PLY. Supper was served at an early
hour. and the company went home feel
ing that thew had passed an unusually
pleasant day.
Miss Maggie Caswell closed second
successful term of school in this village
on Friday, Feb. 81. The afternoon was
cal exercises, in which the pupils dis
played much ability. The exercises were
quite elaborate, hut space forbids the
printing of the full programme. The av-
erage attendance of the school has not
been as large as usual for winter term.
The teacher has given quite general sat
isfactiOn and has won the goodwill OF
parents and pupils. The average stand
ing of the scholars in all studies was as
follows: Those above 95 per cent, Net lie
Perry. Clinton Tisdale, Charla SUM-
utT, DcnliC philhNis i@bHNi 'N'""N'
Maud Rogers, Arthur Bradley, Robert
Hunt above So, Clyde Bean, Clara Bean
Daisy Nancy, Harold Rogers, Nellie
Curtain, Clarabel English, Frances Reed
Clara Reed, Imogene Perry; above 10
Jennie Wheeler, Eddie Guyette, Mabe
Rogers, Johnnie Randle, Fred Currain
| Georpe Perry. Ethel Kemp, Mary Hunt
Bonnie Reed, Willie Guyette.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
VERGEN NES.

Edrick Adams, examiner of customs
at Montreal, was home last week on the
sick list.
The funeral of Miss Lettie G.. Smith
was held Oh Saturday, Rev. E. b. Smith
officiating.
Edward Washburne of New York
visited his father, Seymour Washburne,
here this week.
William Grennels is home from Wor-
cester, Mass, with foot badly damaged
by fall from freight car.
Booth & Walker have pressed and
shipped 5000 tons of hay to the Boston
market during the past year.
Clinton G. Pecu and Miss Nellie NJ.
Akin are to be married at the home of
the bride, Wednesday evening, the Sth.
Charles LeBeuff has the contract to
build block of five stores in Burling-
ton the coming spring for c. L. Hay
ward.
G. F. O. Kimball of Boston arrived in
town Tuesday and will be on hand in
case the post Office appointment comes
his way.
Rev. F. F. Lewis of Putney preached
in the Baptist pulpit Sunday morning
and at the Congregational church in the
evening.
Wesley Varney has purchased the
James Gr' CORY farm and part of the
c. Spauldng farm, making a total of
lS5 acres.
Goss 81 Gleason, manufacturers of
kaolin at Monkton, Will hereafter make
their shipments from Bristol instead of
Vergennes.
j. G.. Hindes and wife returned from
their trip to Florida and Dr. +. w.
Shipman and wife from New York on
Saturday last.
Jacob Kellogg, aged SO, one of the old
settlers of West Ferrisburgh, died on
Monday at the residence of his nephew.
Wesley Kellogg.
l.. NJ. Gage and Miss Grace Jackson
of Addison. and NJ. c. Peek and Miss
Rena G. Partch of New Haven were
married Thursday, Feb. %.
5. w. Gushing and wife are visiting
visiting relatives in Boston. Mr.. Cush-
ing, who has been i'll for some time, is
now reported dangerously so.
Saturday, market day, was largely
attended. Butter brought from p To
n cents; eggs, 26 cents; potatoes, 10
cents ;apples, S2.75 to SO a barrel; oats,
~ cents hay, $40 TO Sl2.
Rhetorical exercises were held at the
graded school Wednesday afternoon.
In tn" evening the exercises in honor of
Washington's bin thday, which were
postponed on account of bad weather
Feb. p, were successfully and satisfac-
torily carried out.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
buried near large rock upon his own
farm. His wishes were complied with.
SHOREHAM.
Deferred from last week.

Deferred from last week.
Miss Grace Reade spent Sunday at
home.
Miss Eliza Hand is dangerously i'll
with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Moore have
been on the sick list for the past week.
Several of our townspeople attended
the drama, "His Last Chance at
TicoDderoga last Tuesday evening.
The programme for the farmers
meeting, last Thursday and Friday, was
carried out. Those in attendance con-
sidered it profitable meeting.
The Lake View Cemetery association
met last Tuesday afternoon and elected
officers for the coming year and trans
acted other business. J. Russell was made
president; E. Barnum, treasurer, and
c. G. Forbes, secretary.
--latest
Mrs. Morris Sullivan is recovering from
a severe attack of pneumonia
Mr.. and Mrs D. c. Pierce of Rutland
have been spending few days at L. II.
Tottingham's.
DR.. e. w. Howard was called last Mon
day to Acton, Mass, to see his sister,
who is i'll at her home there.
Miss Eliza Hand died of pneumonia at
her home Wednesday evening, Feb. %.
Her funeral was attended the following
Sunday. She lived to be missed. She
had been member of the Congregations
al church here over go years. Her life
was spent in dong for others.
Owing to the severe storm of Wednes-
day, Feb. %, there were only about 40 at
the church soclabe at l.. II. Tottingham's
on Thursday evening. The entertain
ment consisted of music, both vocal and
Instrumental and a recitation, after which
ice cream, cake and coffee were served.
All report very pleasant evening. The
second social will be next Tuesday even
ing, March lat Albert Tottinghams. All
are asked to come and bring their friends.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
RIP1ON.

Albert Fletcher of Leicester is moving
into town.
w. +. Cushman, Jr., has bought the
H. Bowen farm.
G.. j. Hodges has about $50 thousand
feet of logs IN his yard,
G. +. Brown intends moving to East
Middlebury this spring.
The new school law does not seem to
suit, Judging by the complaints heard.
What we really seem to need is less
tlnkering with the school laws and
more home rule.
William Chase, an eccentric resident
,Outh Lincoln, who died recently of
neumonia. requested that his body be
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
WEST CORNWALL.

No school meetings this spring.
Mrs. Marion Robinson is in rather poor
health.
We received pleasant call from H..
w. Drake of Burlington on Wednesday.
Miss Lettie Sanford closed a successful
term of school last Saturday in district
No. 3.
Snow, snow everywhere. The roads
are quite full in some places, as there has
been so much wind.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Taylor attended
the funeral of Mrs. Luke Kendrlck at
Pittsford OH Monday.
A very fine portrait In cIayon of the
late Mrs. Elizur Peck has been received
by the family here. 1t was gift from
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
LEICESTER.

III. II. Roberts has rented his farm to
Elias Kelsey and will move to Castleton
in the spring to reside.
f. L. Abbott and son of West Trey
were in town Tuesday to attend the
funeral of Luther Barker.
Miss Katherine Griswold of Cornwall
spent last week, which might properly
be styled "blizzard week." with her sis
ter, Mrs. julius Barker.
\Nuther Barker died February 20, aged
S5\years. His funeral was attended
Tuesday, February %, at the NJ. E.
church, Rev. Mr.. Morehouse officiating
All his family, which consisted of wife
and four daughters, had preceded him
to the spirit world.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
LEICESTER JUNCTION.
deferred from last week. I

In point of numbers the spelling
school of Friday night was very success
full. Next week Friday evening, March
3, there will be school exhibition at
the Junction. AS the scholars will re-
ceive some aid from other young people,
an entertainment. well worthy of attend
ance may be expected. TO cover ex-
penses an admission fee of 10 cents will
be charged.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
Chamberlain's Eve and Skin
Ointment.

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema,
Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling ana soothing.
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
it after all other treatment had failed
s5 cents per box.
For sale by all Druggists; also sold
by F. @. DYER, West salisbury, VT
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
County 11ewA
BRIDPORT.

The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
their parlors on Thursday afternoon of
next week; sociable in the evening,
when there is to be special entertain
ment. All are invited to attend.
The "fan DRIP given for the young
people last Friday evening was com
plete success. The young ladies went
through the exercises admirably, and it
was thoroughly appreciated by the large
crowd. The proceeds amounted to even
S33.
Mrs. Myrick, rs, wife of Barney w.
Myrick, of whose illness mention has
been made, died on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
The funeral was largely attended from
the late residence of the deceased on Sat
NVrday, February Is, Rev. w. N. Bacon
>oRciating.
Vhe heaviest snowfall of the season
was>on Sunday, when it came to a depth
variously estimated from one foot to
three or four feet, and it was consider
ably above the latter figure in places.
Roads were blocked and the most we
could do was to get our mail through
once in two days.
The West Bridport Dramatic club will
give an entertainment In the town hall
on Wednesday evening, March l, con-
sisting the drama, "ren Nights in Bar
RnnnNf hxrt "a
ga Wild Irishman's Diplomacy" AS
the club have thoroughly drilled upon
the play, it will undoubtedly be worthy
of good house.
ILatestl
James A. Warner of Crown Point was
in town on Wednesday.
L. w. Dayton is moving back to his
farm in East Middlebury.
Miss Minnie Hemenwav is home from
New York for few weeks stay.
c. Ii. Grandey has recently been grant
ed an original pension of $l2 month.
L. w. Fletcher and wife gave whist
party on Thursday of last week, when Il
large company were royalty entertained
until an ''early" hour.
James w. Pratt has been sick the past
week with bilious attack, and James
Fletcher has been confined to the house
with the grip. Both are improving.
Miss Mehitable Pettibone is, at this
writing, is In critical condition, and it
is feared she will not recover. DR.. Por-
ter met Dr. Blaisdell on Tuesday as
counsel OIL the case.
Our new snow roll, made by Smith &
Piper of Middlebury, and got by SUBJ
scriptlon, was brought here last week
and given Il trial on our main roads after
the blizzard. 1t was questioned whether
it would be a success on the crossroads,
where the drifts were greatest, but it has
since been tested on the latter, where
they were drifted badly, and found to do
good work $50 we may reasonably expect
to have better roads in winter, and es-
pecially in the spring. when the thaws
come.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03
EoREsTpALE.

George Seyery talks of removing his
livery stable to some other town.
Newton & Thompson employ nearly
100 men nj their shops here and saw
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03

the artist, Mrs. Lille Pert of Potsdam t,
N. Y, niece Of Mrs. Peck. 1t is a very|
life-like portrait and the artistic work is
fine. 1t was very acceptable gift.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1893-03-03

mills at Sudbury and Sucker brook.
A. w. Babitt has hearty, healthy
specimen of a Vermont girl. She is nine
years old and weighs 1876 pounds.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-12-14
TOWNShENp.
Hard colds are quite prevalent.

Hard colds are quite prevalent.
Weather rather changeable, but sleigh
ing tine.
Dances at the hotel on Saturday even
ings once In two weeks.
w. R. grange seems to be prospecting,
20 members being present at the last
meeting.
Mrs. Harriet Wiswell seems to be on
the gain. Her many friends hope it will
continue.
A party of Jamaica and Townshend
people went to Brsttleboro Saturday
shopping.
Arthur Blood came up from Brattle-
borO Saturday night and stayed with his
family until Monday morning.
Rev. C. D. Meacham completed his
second year as pastor of the B ptist
church last Sabbath. Mr.. MeacAam IL
considered fine speaker, and has given
general satisfaction. Mrs. Meacham ID
expected home this week.
l with to say through the columns OF
THE TIMES that a gentleman of this
place has used Physician's soap, for
which Miss Susan Thrasher Of Cam
bridgeport is agent, for chapped hands
and found it very bene fetal.
Measles have made their appearance
among Us, Station Master Edwin Has
tings being very sick wi h them. 1t ia
feared there will be good many cases,
as he was around the streets and 10 the
stores and post-off1ce the evening before
he gave up.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-12-14

George Clark, son OF George Clark, is
quite sick.
II. H. Read has been on the sick list,
but 10 now better.
DR.. G. s Brigham's mother at Bakers
field passed away Sunday, December 10.
Mrs. George Wyman is passing the
week at Holyoke aud springfield, Mass
Mr.. Howard Burk of Brattl. boro Is
visi lug her parents here, at the Jamaica
House.
Miss Ella Willis attends the winter
term at Leland and Gray Seminary,
TOWnshend.
George Wyman teaches the winter
term at Maynard Fl low, and Miss Min
nie Allen a. Pixies Falls.
Isabel Williams, who has been living
for some time at Springfield, NJ .es has
returned to her hUme here.
Mrs. Sylvester Rawson has returned
home from Worcester, Mass. She left
her mother better, with strong hopes Of
her recovery.
Mrs. Olive Reed and her daughter,
Lottie, who have been passing several
weeks at Holy oke, Macs, and vicinity,
have returned b, me.
The dramatic play last Friday evening
brought out very full b u.e, ali that
could sit or stand, and 8, me hau to 20
away without getting IN, buG 8 rep IT,
tion Tuesday evening gives them good
chance.