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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1894-08-09
kAINSBURO.

August 9th, 1894.
Miss Ethel Skeen, of Greenfield, is the
guest of Miss Mamie Gossett
Mrs. Mary J. Bennington, of Delaware,
Ohio, is visiting at ]. B. Heads.
Daniel Anderson and wife, OF Center
field, were entertained by Philip and
Absolem Roads and their families, last
week.
A number of the young people were
pleasantly entertained at the home OF
G. NJ. Epperson, Saturday evening. Re-
freshments were served.
Miss Irene Lucas, of st. Joseph, Mo,
after pleasant visit with Miss Matte
Lucas and other relatives, has returned
home.
L. w. Spargur and vile, OF Seamans,
visited at A. w. Spargur's and John
Pulses, the fore part of last week.
Aunt Hannah Sinclair was called to
Ross county several days since, on &C.
count of the sickness of her daughter,
| Mrs. Ollie Free.
Wilson Rains and wife, of Chicago,
have been visiting his grandfather, Jas.
w. Roads and other friends in this
vicinity. Wilson formerly resided here
and his many friends were delighted to
see him.
Word has been received that Miss
Maggie Roads, who removed from this
place to Stanton, Texas, few years
since, was married to Judge Allen, and
that they had gone to Oklahoma, to
| make their future home.
Miss Josie Spargur and brother Fred,
have returned from an enjoyable visit
| of several weeks in Adams county.
Charles Mcdonald died at his home,
two miles west of town, on the 2Sth,
after lingering illness of consumption,
leaving wife and two children. His
remains were taken to Latterville, Ross
county, for interment.
Miss Isabel Hulitt, sister of our towns.
man, John Hulitt, whose home is at
Paint P. O., died Saturday evening.
Funeral services today, (Monday) A
more extended notice will be given next
week.
Miss Grace Mutt, OF Hamden, is visit.
her sister, Mrs. Minnie Barrett, at
Barretts Mills.
Rev. H. w. Bailey, j. B. Davis and
family, Miss Ida Ort, Mrs. Daniel Stalk
er and N. R. Barrett, attended the Sun
day school convention at Leesburg, Sat.
urday.
Mr.. J. J. Lovett, who has purchased
the Hotel Rogers, in Leesburg, is very
indignant over the report given out by
the Leesburg correspondent of the Hills
boro Gosette, last week, that he intended
to have pool and bar room attached
to the house when he took possession.
He says the report is false and that such
a thing has not entered his mind, and
that he does not drink liquor, never
sold drop of it in his life, and does not
propose to begin now.
Lewis S. Roads was born May 8, 1927
was married to Martha M. Cowgirl, May
90, 1850. To them were born ten chill
dren, all of whom have passed away
except Edward and Mrs. Ella Henry
wife of George Henry. His wife dice
September 81, 1877, and, since that sac
event, life's pathway has led him man!
times through the vale OF sorrow, as ont
after another of his sons and daughter
have sickened and died. But withou
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1894-08-09
Notice to Contractors.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the
County Auditors Office, in Hillsboro, Ohio, un-
til - O'Clock noon, of September II, 1894, for
furnishing the material and performing the
labor necessary to erect Heating Apparatus
for the Jail and Court House, according to
plans and specifications on file in this office,
and at the Office of Yost & Packard, Architects,
Columbus, Ohio.
Bids to be accompanied by suitable bonds.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids,
By order County Commissioners.
JAMES KEECE, County Auditor.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1894-08-09

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22

idents in town, died last week at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. Martin
Rowe. The funeral was held at the house
Saturday.
Rev. Mr.. Currier of DanviIle preached
at the Methodist Church last Sabbath.
Albert Mackay is home from his school
at Marshfeld for a short vacation.
Miss Nettie Clark has finished her fall
term Of school at Barnet and is home for
her vacation.
Miss Jessie Varnum is expected home
next week from Moodys Institute at
Mortified, Mass, for short vacation.
Miss Templeton of East Montpelier,
visited at Miss M. Watts last week.
Mrs. Hercert Hooker and E. c, Blan-
chard were chosen school directors to
take the places vacated by w. A. Kicker
and c. A. Hutchinson.
Maeve Watts is spending few days
with friends at St. Johnsbury.
F. S. Hartman was sick last week
with diptheria but is nearly well at this
writing.
Rev. Mr.. Ryan is so far recovered from
his illness as to be able to go to Wells
River to visit his daughter.
c. L. Brown is still very sick with
bronchitis, nervous prostration and bill
ious troubles.
c. A. Hutchinson has gone to Boston
where he has job. His wife has gone
to board at w. H. Bayley's for the win
ter.
r. M. Steele is spending this week Wis
iting friends in Boston and vicinity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
McINDOES FALLS.

John Button has bought the Buchanan
place for $4,000. Mr.. Button recently
sold his farm at North Monroe He and
his family are well known in this vicinity
and will be warmly welcomed to Nc
Indoe Falls.
Mrs. Buchanan will probably spend
the winter with her relatives.
Mrs. P. B. Van Dykes sister, Mrs.
Brooks of Lancaster, N. H., spent few
days with her last week.
The Academy closes this week after an
unusually successful term. There is to be
an exhibition Thursday and Friday
evenings. Haley's Orchestra of Woods
vile will be in attendance both evenings
to furnish music. There will be a
promenade Friday night after the exer-
cises.
Eugene Fields cut his hand very severe
1y last week with rusty knife and was
laid up for several days.
w H. Gilchrist went to Rutland this
week for few days.
Miss Julia Emery is working at Albert
Mason's this winter.
Mrs. William Streeter was called to
Lanesboro by the sickness of her son,
Willie.
Mrs. Reuben Bruce started this week
on a visit to Lowell, Mass, and will go
from thence to Milford, n. H.
Miss Charlotte Gilchrist is visiting this
week in East Ryegate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
LOWER WATERFORD.

Miss GENEVA GoSS went to Lakewood,
N. T., last week where she will spend the
winter in a hotel.
Miss Gale from Barre and Bertha
Weeks from North Danville have been
spending few days at E. Bowman's.
A very successful term OF school closed
last week taught by Miss Noyes of Con-
cord. She has been engaged for the
winter term.
Claud Dawson is slowly improving.
About twenty-five of the near relatives
of Mrs. E. Bowman took dinner with her
last Thursday, it being her fiftieth birth
day. All enjoyed a good time.
Mrs. c. E. James has come to spend
the winter at her fathers, A. B. Goss.
paper is in circulation for singing
school.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
WEST BURKE.

DIR. Tracy, dentist, sold his household
goods at auction Tuesday and is going
to Florida. The goods that were of less
value sold higher according to value.
o. c. Woodruff acted as auctioneer.
sharp blizzard visited here Monday
resulting in a cold temperature.
Miss L. Estelle Appleton of Honolulu,
H. l., gave very interesting course of
lectures on "The Paradise of the Pacific, ="
at the Methodist church, on Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.
The children and grandchildren of
Stephen Switzer spent the day with him
last Thursday, it being his eighty-second
birthday.
Charlie Densmore is visiting friends in
Boston. His daughter Grace accom-
panied him to Plymouth, N. H., where
she will spend few days with her aunt,
Mrs. Warner Hartwell.
MRS. ]. A. Berry of Olcott and Miss
Matte Switzer of Barton are visiting
Mrs. B. N. Berry.
Rev. H. H. Hoyt of St. Johnsbury will
preach at the Universalist church next
Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
EAs CONCORD AND VICINITY.

Mrs. Charles Pratt died after linger-
ing illness of several months, Nov. 4, and
the remains were placed in the East Con-
cord cemetery. She was about SO years
old.
Mrs. Harry Fisher has moved back
from Lower Waterford to her old farm
recently vacated by Ben Briggs.
Archie Weir has commenced his winters
job at the pond.
The Goth anniversary of the marriage
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Cutting was
held at their home on the evening of
Nov. 6. 1t was fine affair and num-
Der of useful presents were given them.
Music was furnished by Allen Morse,
violinist, and Miss Eliza Wheaton,
organist.
Harry and Frank Fisher go to Lincoln,
n. H., again this winter to work in the
lumber business for Frank Hall of Guild
hall
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
SUTTON.

Rev. R. w. Churchill has received a call
from the Free Baptist church in War
wick, r. l., and preached there last Sab
bath. The result of the visit will be
known later.
Robert Craig of Peacham has bought
Charles w. Willey's farm on the road to
Wheelock. Price, $1,000. He takes
possession at once. Mr.. Wiley expects
to move to Lyndon Center and live with
his sister, Mrs. L. M. Gray.
The winter term of school at the vii
lage commenced Monday with Miss
Alice Varney of West Burke teacher,
which assures successful term for the
school.
VIM B. Palmer has returned to H A.
Blakes for the winter, after an absence
of about eight months.
Mrs " M. Fisk is making A. w. Page
and family visit at Franklin Falls, NH.
Mrs S. N. Whipple and daughter, who
came here from Southern Pines, N. c.,
last spring and have spent the summer
and fall here, returned to their Southern
home last Thursday. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. Whipple's sister, Mrs.
S. J. Whipple, also by her son, Harley,
and his family.
John A. Rice has let his farm and has
moved to the village, occupying a part of
Mrs. E. B. Wilson's house.
The Loyal Temperance Legion gave an
entertainment at the church Sunday
evening consisting of Rotations and
singing, to a good-sized audience. The
little ones acquitted themselves well and
we thought that their future would be of
great assistance to the temperance cause.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
RYEGATE.

T. S. Nolan who has worked at
"Fairview" the past year and a half
went to Boston last Monday to spend
the winter. Walter Renfrew takes his
place.
Miss Jeanie Hall visited relatives in
Hardwick last week.
Supt. N. A. Park reports the schools
in as good if not better condition than
ever before, and the same board of teach
ers have been engaged for the winter
schools.
Miss Mabel Hunter is to teach at
Boltonville this winter.
Quincy Whitehill and wife are rejoicing
over a son born Nov. 16
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22

York, Miss Sargent to ST. Johnsbury
Center and Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher are
visiting friends and relatives in Massa-
chusetts.
Enos Phillips has moved from a farm
near East Burke to the Harvey Hoyt
farm about three miles from this village.
Harvey Hoyt has moved to his two-tene-
ment house at the west end of the vii
lage, recently occupied by George Kit
tredge and George Tute. Mr.. Kittredge
moved last week to Mr.. Lees farm,
known as the Wells Quimby place, and
Mr.. Tute has moved to the Andrew Good
ell place in Hadleyville.
Singing school commenced last Friday
evening with about twenty-five scholars.
taught by H. H. May.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
NORTH PEACHA M.
The Farnum Blacksmith Shop Burned
to the Ground.

The Farnum Blacksmith Shop Burned
to the Ground.
The blacksmith shop and factory of
Scott M. Farnum & Wife was totally
destroyed by fire early last week Wednes-
day morning. The Farnums were
awakened about $50 a. m. by the roar
ing of the flames, but the fire had got
such Roadway that nothing in the wood
shop could be saved. Help came from all
sides and by a great deal of hard work
the storehouse was saved. All of the
machinery, shafting and betting was
destroyed, together with 20 sleds, nearly
completed, seven new sleighs, lot of
new wheels, 500 worth of new spokes
and rims, one ton of bolts and several
tons of iron. The loss was at least
$4,000 and falls heavily on the Farnuns
as they had no insurance. After the fire
Mr.. Farnum thanked the neighbors for
their help and told them that no one
could say that the fire was set as they
carried no insurance. This Farnums in
tended to move to Barnet in the spring
and they will move into the Novelty mill.
The Barnet people have already sent 10
double teams to move their goods and
the Farnums will start up in Barnet as
soon as they get their goods moved.
Scott M. Farnum & Wife have sold
their water power to F. B. Allen. Their
house and 10 acres of land is offered for
sale or will be traded for stock of any
kind.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
DA VILE.

Murray Harris is very sick.
The Danvile Trio played at Peacham
for the entertainment the last night OF
school, and will play at Walden Thanks
giving eve.
There will be a necktie party and
promenade al the town hall Wednesday
evening, followed by dance and supper
at the Elm House.
On Thanksgiving night there will be a
masquerade promenade at the town hall.
The Columbian Quartette with Sam
Currier as reader, have been engaged to
give concert on the evening OF Dec. Ia,
in the Barnet lecture course.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes and family have
moved into the tenement in the James
Borland house lately vacated by Benz.
Badger.
Geo Leighton of Portsmouth, n H,
has been visiting In town for a few days.
J. H. Kempton, former resident of
Danvllle, was in town last week visiting
friends.
D. Huntington and wife of Rochester,
who have been visiting at Dr. Havlland's
returned to their home last Thursday.
Mrs. Chas. H. Wilson returned We'd
nesday night of last week from two
weeks visit to friends at Essex Junction
and other places.
Mrs. ]. S. Durant is quite sick with
trouble with her eyes.
E. B. Ingalls, of st. Johnsbury spent
several days last week with relatives IN
town.
The patrons of the creamery received
20 cents per pound for October butter.
There will be meeting of the Eastern
Star Lodge Saturday night, Nov. "a.
About 65 of the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Perkins gathered at their
home last Wednesday evening, much to
their surprise. very pleasant evening
was passed and they left a clock and
other substantial tokens of their good
will for which Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins wish
to express their thanks.
John Mclean who lately returned from
Colorado Springs died at the home OF his
father Sunday morning of quick con-
sumption. He was very promising
young man and had everything to look
forward to in life. About four years ago
he went to Omaha, Neb, where by faith
full service he had secured a good posi-
ton. Mr.. Mclean had large number
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
GLOYER.

Miss Winnie Prindle expects to go to
Manchester, N. H., to work this winter
E. l. Clark of Wakefield, Mass, is in
town seeing to the erection of a monu-
ment on his lot in the cemetery.
Mrs. NJ. c. Davis is home from Mary
Fletcher Hospital, where she has been for
treatment.
The band have a drama in progress
which they will produce Thanksgiving
evening.
Rev. Mr.. Brown has moved his family
to the Congregational parsonage, and
accepted call to preach here.
wv. Studley has returned from Mass
achusetts.
Ed. Barker and wife from Duluth are
visiting at David Barker's.
Judson Stevens has returned from New
Hampshire and clerks for E. c. Barker.
Henry Salmon is repairing his mill.
Mr.. Leonard has rented VIM. Merri-
am S farm.
Rev. E. w. Pierce of Concord will
preach in the Universalist church Sunday
Hi. Newell has bought the Alfred Clark
place and moved his family there.
Mary Ann Lawrence has returned from
an extended tour through New Hamp-
shire and Massachusetts, visiting friends
and relatives.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
WEST DANVILLE

James Northrop and wife have return
ed from a ten days visit in Massachu.
sets with friends.
A. L. ingalls, contemplates a visit to
West Concord till after Thanksgiving.
Mrs. George Merrill has been quite i'll,
but is now improving
The past week has been winterlike,
and the lower pond froze over the first
time this season.
George Borland has clap-boarded and
painted his house and added new
piazza.
Carl Ferrin of Groton was here last
week in search of a job at stone cutting.
The granite business will be run here
after under the name of Armstrong &
Willox. They expect to add to their
working force in the near future.
L. Bert Hill recently went to
Nebraska in search for health. He likes
the country well and it seems to suit
him.
carload of potatoes was loaded here
since this cold spell set in by c. A. Kit
tredge and son.
H. c. Badger has set posts around his
lot in the village which look something
like sentinels.
George Merrill and wife visited Sunday
with their daughter, Mrs. H. c. Hill, at
St. Johnsbury.
Phineas Goodnough, Mrs. George w.
Cooks father, was buried from the home
of Martin Rowe in Peacham last Satur-
day. He died last week Wednesday
night. He was familiar figure in this
village a few years ago. Lately he has
been living with his daughter Clara,
(Mrs. Rowe near East Peacham. He
was over eigety years old.
On Monday a line of fence was put
along the side of the road from the bridge
towards the school house to keep teams
out of the pond. 1t is useful if not beau
tiful.
Ladies Aid and Junior League will give
a box supper at the vestry, Wednesday
eve. The Junior League will furnish en-
tertainment. Each lady is requested to
bring box.
School closed the 18th, after success
full term. There were three that got di-
plomas for perfect department, lessons
and attendance. They were Mabel
Flint, Carl Wagner and Ralph c. Mer-
rill
A. L. Ingalls, and wife have gone to
West Concord to visit friends till after
Thanksgiving.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
LYNDON.

Mrs. A. S. Bowker spent a few days
last week visiting at West Concord
Daniel Paris of Olcott Falls made a
short visit in town last week
Grace Dewey went Thursday to Mont
pelier to spend a couple of weeks visiting
in that vicinity.
Mrs. Honorah Wilmarth went TO
Waterbury last week to accompany her
sister, Mrs. Mary Quimby, home from
the asylum.
Bernard Everett had the misfortune to
fall on the ice and hurt his knee severely.
Carl Clark occupied the place of H. w.
Lester in the Congregational choir last
Sunday.
The village schools closed last Friday
to resume again after Thanksgiving.
Miss Spencer went to her home IN New
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
Chr Tumns Arpunn.
RNET.

The mercury Tuesday morning register
ed below zero.
Geo. Lowery has erected a blacksmith
shop on the lot opposite the creamery
and is prepared to do all kinds of horse
shoeing.
Solomon Stevens has so far recovered
from his recent illness as to be able to
resume his former duties.
Mrs. Keopka of St. Johnsbury is visit
ing her mother Mrs. James Gould.
Pin Mason who has been quite sick
for the past month is on the gain.
F. H. Gee the night operator is away
on vacation.
The many friends of w S. Brock gave
him surprise Tuesday night by calling
on him, and leaving many tokens of their
esteem in the shape of silverware, etc. 1t
was the 25th anniversary of his marriage.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
PEACHAH.

The closing exercises at the Academy
last Friday were a success and as usual
the hall was crowded. The promenade
and oyster supper in the evening were
largely attended and a good sum was
realized for the piano.
Sad news was received here last Sun
day morning of the death of Mrs. Mary
(Harrimanl Brock of St. Johnsbury, for
merly of this town. The deceased was
a sister of S. E. Hartman of this place
who died last summer and also of Mrs.
Almira Graham of this place.
Nj. Goodenough, one of the Oldest res
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
EAST BA RNET.
Silver Wedding.

On Monday evening, the many friends
and neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Dickin-
son came to remind them that they had
been married twenty-five years. 1t was
a complete surprise to them. While Mrs.
Dickinson was away to spend the day
with a sick neighbor her friends took
possession of the house. The house was
well filled and a pleasant evening spent;
and after refreshments were served, they
were presented with thirty silver dollars,
for which they tender their sincere
thanks to all that contributed.
The sick are better.
The minstrel troupe sang here Wednes-
day evening.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
WEST CONCORD.

The Methodist church has been heated
by their new furnace for the last two
Sabbaths. 1t works nicely and gives
good satisfaction.
Al Dodge has bought the Geo. Gil.
bert place and expects to take possession
soon.
c. H. Dudley and son have started
their steam mill. They give employ
ment to about twenty hands.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
GREENSBORO.

Mrs. ]. A. Crane has been visiting
friends in Glover.
S. P. Pinney opened his winter term of
singing schools last week.
Mrs. c. L. Baker hasreturned from her
visit to Barre.
Mrs. Laura Butler spent last week
with friends in Albany.
Mary Daniels is improving the appear
ance of her house by needed repairs.
Mr.. Randall's house is completed, and
Geo. Cuthbertson's is nearly ready for
occupancy; it will be nice set of
buildings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
EAST HARDWICK.

The bell of the Congregational church
has been repaired.
Henry Hills milk team ran away Mon
day as it was going home from the
creamery, spilling the milk and smashing
the wagon up some. The horse ran into
the mill sheds and stopped.
All the business places in the village
will close at 6 p. m. on Wednesday even
ing until further notice.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-11-22
SOUTH RYEGATE.

A sociable will be held by the ladies of
the Presbyterian church at the home of
Vim. Terry on Thursday evening,
The Ladies Missionary Society will
hold meeting at Mrs. Harvey Vests on
Thursday afternoon.
The Presbyterian church vestry is near
ly completed. The ladies are planning
to hold fair about the 18th of Dec, the
proceeds to be devoted to the building
fund.