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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-31

CITIZENS of Cleveland, Ohio, tried
to lynch policeman. That Is one way
of improving the force-unuvual, but
efficacious.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-31

THAT'S Whist 1 get for my palms,
sobbed the small boy, as he swallowed
a dose Of castor oil.-Philadelphia
Record.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-31
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO
IN0S HERE AND THERE.

Jokes and Jokelets that Are Supposed "a
Have Been Recently Born-sayings and
Doings that Are Odd, Curious, and Laugh
sble--The Weeks Humor.\
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-31
MODEL HOUSE PLANS
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE
BUILDING A HOME.
Plans Are Here Presented for Substantial
Houses of Effective Design and with
Artistic Interiors = All Have Modern
Conveniences- ut Small Cost.
A Now England Home.

This house commands q particu-
larly fine view from both sides and
the front. The exterior design 10
plain, yet picturesque, and at once
gives one an idea of ease and comfort
The roofing over the hall and sitting
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-31

His Grounds for Postponement.
Perhaps the best specimen of wit
that has enlivened Hamilton County
Court In many day was that emit
ted like q flash from John Coffey, the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-05-31
DUKEOF WELLINGTON
CAREER OF EN0LAND'S GREAT.
EST GENERAL.

Ths Victories Won by Him Conferred .
Grown OF Glory Upon His Countrv-Hon-
ors without Measure Were showersd
Upon Him.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

The officers elect of Washburn Post
g. A. Il. were installed by Capt. p. S.
Chamberlin Wednesday evening.
Dept. President, Mrs. G. r. Jones per-
formed like duty for the officers of
the Relief Corps. The new president
Mrs. Pickett assumed the duties of her
office in a very pleasing manner. The
very efficient board of officers gives
promise of a most successful year. A
short musical and literary entertain
ment, followed by a general good time
closed a very pleasant evening.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

The officers of Champion Lodge No.
IL, i. o. o. f. were installed Tuesday
evening by Grand Secretary Parker,
acting District Deputy Grand Master,
the Deputy, Geo. f. Flanders of White
River junction, being unable to be
present: N. G., A. w. Peters; V. G.,
G.. r. Brooks; Secy., f. III. Everett ;
Treas, G. w. Wright; W, Geo. A.
Dickey; c., II. E. Waite; r. S. N. G.,
c. II. Carpenter; L. S. N. G., w. II.
Robshaw; r. S. s., G. p. Leslie; L. S.
s., Geo. w. French; Il. S. V. G., III.
W. Lowd; l.. s. V. G., E. G. Woods ;
/. g., II. X. Prescott; o. G., Geo. III.
Linton.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Mrs. X. Farnham entertained her
Sunday school class and few of the
young people at her home Wednesday
evening. Progressive games were the
amusement of the evening, the sue
cessful ones being Mr.. George Dimick
and Miss Edith Peavey. Refreshments
were served. Mrs. Farnham was as +.
sisted by Mrs. Osgood and Mrs. Glenn
ent.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

The annual meeting of the Ladies
Society of the Congregational church
will be held in the church parlor Tues
day, Jan. 9th, at 2 o'clock p. m. To
elect officers for the year, and transact
any necessary business.
0. j. PRICHARp, SecY.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

If any of our readers would enjoy
an essay on free coal we can furnish
them with some less than a barrel of
papers, kindly sent us by the Whitney
syndicate. They all come in red let
tered wrappers, and all read alike.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

H. w. Bishop is preparing for a
grand ball to be given in Armory Hall
Thursday evening, Jan. 18th. The
Montpelier orchestra of six pieces will
furnish music. Supper will be served
at Hotel Low. See posters for partic-
ulars,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

The large pillow spoken of last week
in the account of the funeral of the
late Fred e. Renfrew was the gift of
the Bradford Society of Christian En-
deavor, and bore the emblem of that
society "Y. p. S. c.. E."
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

The annual meeting of the Congre-
gational society will be held in the
church parlor Saturday evening next
at O'Clock, to elect officers and to hear
the annual reports of the past year.
All the member of the Society, both
ladies and gentlemen, are urged to be
present as this is a very important
meeting in view of the resignation of
Mr.. Lees, and the necessity of doing
something to supply the pulpit in the
future.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05
Col. A. M. Dickcy is able to ride out.
Rev. J. w. Lees.

To bid an able and faithful pastor
good bye is one of the most painful ex-
periences of life, and such duty has
now come to the members or the Con-
gregational parish of Bradford In
the Rev. j. w. Lees we have had for
over eight years one of the best and
purest Of men for our "guide, coun-
sellor and friend" He has always la
bored in our midst for the best good
of the whole community, and for each
individual belonging to it. In the pull
pit he has presented whatever subject
he has had in hand with an ability and
freshness that could not fail to hold
the attention of his hearers, and that
he has mastery gift for preaching
could never be denied by any one of
sound intellectual judgment. He has
talent to fill much more Important
place than our small village. and ne
should by just deserts command larg-
er salary than we have ever been able
to pay.
No man has ever stood more square.
ly on the side of progress or has done
more in quiet way to promote meas
ures for the public good than has Mr..
Lees. He is staunch supporter OF
the orthodox faith, moderate and con-
in mere matters of opinion
where men may and always will rea'
sonably differ, but firm in his belief as
to the essentials of the faith. All these
years that he has gone out and come in
before us, he has acted the part of a
noble, upright man, conscientious
and sincere, faithful friend.
To part with such man may well
make every heart sad, but we bid him
a hearty and affectionate God-speed,
wishing him as happy life as it is
sure to be a useful one wherever his
ot shall be cast.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Yea verify, it were well worth the
price OF admission simply to hear the
Quaker young men and maidens sing
their new song "No one to love, none
to caress," thee should attend by all
means or thee will miss great pleas
ure
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Wednesdays arrivals at Hotel Low
included, o. Bowman, |. W. Smith. G.
E. Peck, T. Fl. Chubb, Boston; j. F.
Dutton, Montpelier; j. L. Davis, Lyme
S. Davis, Jr., Concord; G. w. Stod-
dard, Dayton. Ohio.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

A party from here attended the
dance at North Thetford last Friday
evening, intending to return on the
night mail. but they got left, the train
did not stop.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Our enterprising hardware merchant
Henry A. Winship, purchased at one
order of the Carnegie Steel Co. of
Pittsburg, Pa. last week, five thousand
kegs of nails. But few people, even
in Bradford, realize the extent Of Mr..
Winship's business.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

The Socratic Circle will meet next
Thursday with Mrs. Avery Roll call,
Miscellaneous, anything except Hawaii.
Character sketch Helena. Lesson, the
two succeeding chapters in Economies.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

w. j. Eddy and wife have been in
Franklin, and Manchester, N. H., the
past week. Mr.. Eddy brought a pair
of gold fish home with him, which are
attracting much attention at Doe
Brothers.,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Mr.. E. G. Osgood of Bellows Falls
led the Christian Endeavor prayer
meeting Monday evening, and most
interesting service was the result.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

The officers of Bradford Lodge No.
215, N. E. o. P. were installed Wednes-
day evening by Past Warden j. II.
Jones, acting Dep S. W.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Nay, by no means should thee miss
seeing the Quaker maidens, it will be a
goodly refreshment for both the weary
soul and body.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Mrs. Clement, the retiring president
of the Woman's Relief Corps, was
presented Wednesday evening with a
gold past presidents badge, by the
Corps.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

The Rutland Saturday Budget man
is out in long "leader," going for the
Vermont press for failing to exchange
with him.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Owing to the reception at Mr.. Lees
Monday evening the entertainment
"Miss Bo Peep" given by the Locke
family at Village Hall was enjoyed by
but a few people. This was Mr.. Locke's
second visit to town and it is to be re-
GREETED that so few were present, as
the children are clever artists and the
entertainment clean and elevating.
Little Miss Helen danced herself into
the hearts of the audience.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Capt T. H. Chubb has sold his large
steamer on Fairlee Lake to the Ridge
way Furnace Company of Boston, and
is experimenting its shipment this
week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

W. E. Norcross has purchased the
Henry g. Stevens place, and will take
possession some time in April.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

There will be conservation and bus
mess meeting of the Christian Endeav-
or Society Monday evening at 7.30.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Miss Helen Low is seriously i'll with
pneumonia in New York City, but at
last report was some better.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

DR.. j. H. Jones is still confined to
his room, but hopes to be able to visit
his patients soon.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Higgins wish to
return thanks to their friends for their
New Year kind remembrance.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Joe Richards went to Montreal
Thursday for short visit.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Whether you went to the Worlds
Fair or not you want Sleeps Worlds
Fair Photographed" which is all
bound and gives 250 large photographs
of the fair and splendid descriptions,
for only 1926 if secured through the
Boston Daily Globe. The usual price
of the book is $3.50. Get the Boston
Globe for full particulars. This book
will interest every member of the
family.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05
. Bradford : Village and Town -

Station agent Chase has been quite
sick this week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Rev. II. T. Barnard, late pastor of
the Congregational church at West
Rutland, will preach in the Congrega-
tional church Sunday morning and
evening as a candidate for the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of Rev.
j. W. Lees. He comes well recon-
mended.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

Mrs. A. P. Haselton spent Sunday
with her husband at Montpelier.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05
Special Announcements.

AE- Obituary notices and Resolutions 8 cents line
Reading notices under Special Announcement 10 cents
line, each insertion, among locals 20 cts. Card Of
Thanks SO cents.
All purely business notices pubihed in our reading COL
umns and all advertisements Of churches Sabbath school,
fairs excursions, &c.. where money is expected to be
reazed-lI be charged at regular rates. Editorial
notices OF such affairs will be published free.
For SALE, on easy terms, farm of
120 acres in Corinth, containing sugar
orchard with new Grimm evaporation
in sugar house; good apple orchard;
good buildings. One mile from Cor
inth creamery.
j. w. RICHES,
Corinth, VT.
Any one wishing for desirable up
stair room tenement can secure it by
applying to Ill. e. PARKER.
Bradford, vt.
The Worlds Parliament of Religions
by John Henry Barrows, d. D., vols.
Sold by II. E. Waite, Bradford, vt.
Wanted, a girl to do general house
work. Inquire at the post office.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

The members of Washburn Relief
Corps are requested to meet at G. A.
r. Hall on Wednesday Jan. 10th, at 2
O'Clock p. m. for sewing society.
Any willing to contribute clothing,
suitable to be made over for small
children, are requested to bring the
same to the Hall on that day. There is
urgent need at this time for relief in
soldiers families. Let there be a gem
eral response.
MARY ELLEN JONES, Secv.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-01-05

The operetta, "The Quixotic Quaker
will be given at Masonic Hall this
(Friday) evening, beginning at O'Clock
with the following cast of characters.
Rebecca, who plays the piano, Miss GERrRupE JONES
Rachael and Ruth, who both mean to live single"
Misses MAUDE CLARKE and MARy toxEs
Elizabeth, who sings, Mrs. CARElE LIBBEy
Hannah, who slss plays the piano,
Miss KATHERINE PARKER
Mary, Kate ard Alice who all love music,
Mrs. ANNIE BAGLEY, Misses HATTIE CUMMINGS
and RUTH CRAIG
Reuben, Mr.. Ed MUM
The Qualer Parson, Mr.. JoE VIAU
Price of admission 10 cents. All are
cordially invited to attend. After the
performance light refreshments appro-
pirate to the occasion will be served at
a small additional cost.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-11-10
SOME SUMMER MORNING.

Some morning when the wind has set mis-
bugles all a-blowine.
| shall have gone away. perhaps. without the
flowers knowing
That l. who knew their every want-thricc
happy In the tending
Had gone to the fair gardens. where she sum-
mer has no ending
Some morning when the sea has crept up to
the low. salt marshes.
And all the stars have faded from the heavens
sapphire arches.
When through the eastern gates. It last, the
tarey night Is going
shall have gone away. perhaps. without the
birds a-knowing
And lore shall have no power to hold me with
caresses tender.
For shall pass the sunrise gold. the moons
white, silent splencor.
Beyond the sunset and the dawn. where never
word was spoken.
Where. since creations natal morn, the still
ness slept unbroken.
Oh. little rills that have known. through
tangled grasses straying.
When am gone. sing ~ o: old. when all the
world was Maying.
Oh, clover blooms-I love you SCAT every
springtime's coming,
Spread out your blossoms 70 the dew. and set
the bees a-hummingl
I know not of the gates Of pearl. on golden
hinges turning,
The glory bright, more than tho light Of count
less suns A-burning,
These things awnit me. would be NO slow. re-
luctant conner.
And God will call me early on some morning In
Jeanette La Flamboy. in Chicago Interior.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-11-10

He said nothing about the incident ut
home until several days after, when. ~
the boy he rescued was passing his
home, he remarked to his mother:
''That fellow came pretty near drown
ing tho other day. Iguess no would II
I hadn't seen him in time" Angus Nc
Farland, another East Boston play
mate Of Tommy's, Is indebted to him
for similar service rendered. While In
bathing one day Angus walked OF into
q deep hole. It was high tide and he
was going down for the third time
when Tommy reached him and got him
ashore. The latest to owe his life to
Tommy's skill and bravery was play
mate named Carl Romans. The Ro-
mans boy dived from boat, but was
taken with q cramp and when he came
up screamed for help. Tommy. who
was on shore with his clothes on,
quickly undressed and SWAN ont. Be-
fore he could reach tho drowning boy
he had gone down for the third time.
Then Tommy plunged under the water
and brought him to the surface. He
was taken ashore and after q quarter
of an hours hard work recovered. He
u now running about as well as ever.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-11-10
A BOY LIFE SAVER.

He Began His Gallant Record When But
Eight YeaEs Old.
Tommy Milligan, one of the bright
est boys in Fitchburg. Masa, made his
third rescue from drowning the
other day. He made his first
when but eight years old. He
is now twelve. Tommy is small for his
years. He Is . Scotchman, having been
born IN Ayresuire January 2. 1882. and
was three years old when he crossed
1.-The big salt pond" with his parents.
They landed In East Boston and lived
there seven years Tommy was five
years old when he went in swimming
the first time. From that time Tommy
improved every opportunity to 60 in
swimming. to the great CONSERVATION
of his mother and father. He could
stay under water longer than any of
the other boys, and often when his
mother was watching him he would re-
main under SO long that she WAS fright
ened, thinking he was drowned. He
was not quite eight years old when he
saved the life Of . companion. They
were bathing under q bridge on the
narrow-gauge railroad In East Boston.
and the latter in diving struck his leg
against . rock. the blow stunning him.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-11-10
AND DANIEL CAME.
How . Mig Dog Amused . Congregstaos
Of W0Fshlpers.

How . Big Dog Amused . Congregatson
Of WoFshlpers.
Willie was asleep, and Dan was lone
II. Willie is the minister's son: Dan is
his dog. 1t was Sunday morning, and
everyone was 1T church but these two
friends. 1t was warm and sunny and
they could hear the preaching, for
their house was next door to the
church. In some way while Willie was
listening he fell asleep. Now. the
minister had for his subject Daniel"
That was the name he always gave
Dan when he was teaching him to sit
up and beg and other tricks. While
che dog sat thinking the name DAN
iel- fell on his ready ear. Dan A. once
ran into tho church through the vestry
door. He stood on his hind legs. with
his forepaws close beside the minister,
who did not see him, but the congrega-
ton did. When the minister shouted
Daniel again the sharp bark said
''Yes. SIR" ~ plainly IS Dan could an
swer. Tho minister started back.
hooked sround and saw the funny pic
ture. Then he wondered what he
should do next: but just then through
the vestry came Willie. His face was
rosy from sleep, and he looked little
frightened. He walked straight to-
ward his father and took Dan in his
arms and said: :
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-11-10
FABLES OF THE PHOENIX.

How He Builds His Own 1ansEal HyRe
and Lights Il
The paragon Of all fabulous creatures
was the bird described by the ancient
writer's under the title Of the Arabian
phnnix." Ovid says: although most
beings and things have their origin in
other individuals Of their own species,
there Is one remarkable exception to
this general law-the miraculous bird
called the 'phoenix,' which reproduoes
ITSELF" According to . ballet whioh
Herodotus heard expressed ct Heliopo-
lis, the famous Egyptian 'eity Of The
sum-" this ''miraoulous' bird visited
that place once every hve hundred
years-always coming from the dirsc-
ton Of Arabia-on the occasion Of it,
fathers death, and always buried him
with peculiar ceremonies.
According to tho best evidences
which can be gathered from the
writings of Ovid, Pliny, Herodotus and
Dion Cassius. after the phonix had
lived his allotted lifetime Of Ave hun.
dred years he selected . spot and pre-
pared his own dsathbed, which con-
sisted Of sort Of nest, or funeral pyre,
made of leaves and branches Of the
oak, ears Of sweet spilrsuard, CHINA
mon bark, yellow myrrh, etc. Seating
himself upon this he tapped his wings
with such velocity ~ to cause the nest
to take fire. After bird and nest had
been consumed . little worm appeared
in the ashes and rapidly developed into
. full-fledged phonix. The first care
Of the new bird was to arrange for the
sepulcher Of his fathers ashes, which
Herodotus describes a. follows:
with the myrrh and other gums IL
has amassed the phonix fashionss ball
as large as 1t can carry. This ball II
hollows out, and In the hollow places
puts the ashes Of it, dead parent. The
ball Is deposited In the nest, and the
young phoenix carries the whole from
Arabia to Egypt tor the purpose Of In
terring its fathers ashes at the city Of
the sum- Having reached it, destina-
ton 1t lays its burden down upon the
altar Of Helois and disappsaxs - mys-
teriously asit had come" The legends
connected with this fabulous bird vary
in some Of their details, but all agree
in the statement that only single bird
of the species was living Ut any one
time,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-11-10
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL.

Railroad traffic and mail delivery
ON Sunday are forbidden by q recent
act of parliament in Finland.
1t is stated that ninety out OF every
hundred converts to Christianity in
China are from the country, sixty OF
them being farmers
There are ~, 81. Lutheran churches
in the world. with membership of
So, OsO.O00, O.3+6 ministers, 94.0i7 pa
rochial schools, and 1853 deaconesses-
1T is claimed that a college gradu-
ate's chances of obtaining . fair de-
gree of eminence are as ESQ to rs COM
to college.
1t requires q sum of upward of
GlO, 900 year, voluntarily provided. to
maintain and educate the 500 father
less children of the Sturgeon orphans
home. Stockwel.
Rev. John Henry Barrows has
been made lecturer in comparative re-
ligions in the University of Chicago on
the fund of so, 900 contributed by Mira
Haskell. of Chicago.
king Theodore, of Abyssinia, pun
ished Christian missionaries by COM
polling them to stand in the blazing
sun while his geneology was read, .
period of four hours.
The Episcopal board of missions
has arranged to pension missionary
bishops. who, after At least ten years
of service, are compelled by age or
disability to resign their jurisdic-
tons.
1t il said that only Mecca, in
Arabia, and Thessa. in Thibet, arc
now closed to Christian preachers, but
a hundred years ago nearly the whole
world outside of Europe and America
was shut.
The Peninsular Methodist is au-
thority for the statement that an Epis-
copalian, who likes the way the Meth
odist women care for the poor, has
given them a magnificent property
near New York for home.
The recent parliamentary elections
in Japan have resulted favorably to
the friends Of Christianity and the
policy of encouraging foreigners The
fact of being q Christian has not oper-
ated unfavorably in the case Of any
candidate.
James Stokes, an American promi-
nent in connection with religious work
in France. was recently presented by
the French government with an APP
pointment as knight Of the Legion Of
Honor Of France. He and his family
have given 40O,O 900 francs to the Y. n.
c. A. in Paris.
1t is stated that the Unitarian
church is confined almost entirely to
New England. More than half the
strength Of the body is in Massschu-
sets. The total number Of Unitarian
churches in this country is only Al
There are 67,.49 communicates, and Of
these 34,6lO are in Massachusetts,.
There are 400 in New York, $3.50
in California, and 3,o5e in New Hamp
ahira