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People's voice., 1895-05-16

The waterwOrks influence got 10 its
first work yesterday. The council
committee had their arrangements
made for another test in the afternoon.
They intended to put one hose 2 the
Etna Mills, one on the Arlington cor.
ner and two over on the hill in the
Fourth ward. The whole town could
have seen these tests; everybody
would then know for himself Just
what sort Of fire protection he has.
Early in the morning, George R.
Fultz, who represents the holders OF
the bonds on the waterwerks, tele-
phOned Geo. H. Hunter and asked
that no more tests be made for the
present; that both he and J. NJ.
Thralls had written Mr.. Perry, the
president Of the company, giving him
full information OF the situation Of
affairs here and urging him to come
to wellington at once. Mr.. Fultz
urged that further tests be delayed
until Mr.. Perry was heard from or
arrived. No test was made yesterday.
Our prediction is that Mr.. Perry will
be delayed in getting TO Wellington.
A whole lot Of things will happen to
prevent the bringing Of this water
works question toa focus II the city Is
going to dance attendance upon the
whims or wishes Of either the water
works company or its bOndhOlders.
Our idea Is that it is the business OF
the city authorities to look after the
interests OF the people Of Wellington
and let the other fellows look after
themselves. Our people have the
right TO know just what this water
works system is whether Mr.. Perry,
or his agents for that matter, are In
Wellington. Rhode Island or-some
warmer elimate.-Mail IA.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

The storm Tuesday night was south
west OF US. At Woodward heavy
hail storm fell, which extended as far
down as Canadian, Tex. 1t rained as
far east as Kiowa but the rain was
not very heavy.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Rev. ]. M. Sheppard, the Christian
minister who filled the pulpit at the
Christian church Sunday, left Monday
evening over the Santa Fe east, after
thoroughly canvaSsing the city in the
interests Of the Christian Evangelist.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Sarah McCammon has filed her final
account as guardian Of the estate Of
Zina V. Robins, the latter having
arrived at legal age. The account
was approved and the guardian dis.
charged.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

The pulpit at tie Christian church
was very ably occupied Sunday
morning by Rev. j. NJ. Shepard Of
Topeka, and in the evening by Rev.
Holdon, Of Alden, Iowa. Rev. Shep-
ard is agent for the Christian Evan
geliSt, and a relative of W. S. Pile Of
this city. His address was very in.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

The A. I. & S. F. ireprOof safe
which was in the freight depot at the
time of the recent fire was sent to
Topeka few days ago to be opened.
Yesterday the contents were re-
turned in perfect preservation.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

]. E. Logan, the painter, is very
dangerously sick. All his children
have been telegraphed for and are
now with him. His death at any
time would not be a surprise,
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Hon. G. E. Meeker is down from
Belle Plaine today. He reports that
prospects for fruit in his country are
good, especially apples. There will
be some wheat, and plenty Of oats
and corn If it rains. His neighbors
are not discouraged but ready to spit
on their hands and go at it again for
another season.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

{. W. Davis of Conway township, E.
j. Pennypacker, Of South Haven and
Jacob Lynch of Avon, made their re-
turns as assessors yesterday. All the
townships Of the county, with the ex-
ception Of Green and Guelph town.
ships have now made their returns.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

The EpwOrth League will hold a
picnic on the Ninnescah river next
Friday, The Leagueres with a good.
ly number of their friends will be-
guile the willy trout and endure the
greedy chigger that day.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Prof. Guy P. Benton, who isa broth
er Of c. D. Benton Of the Sumner Ma
tinnal bank, has resigned his position
as assistant state superintendent to
become the Kansas manager of the
Butler Book company of Philadelphia.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Although the Wellington Military
Band competed with Marshall's Band
of Topeka and HOladay's Band of
HutchsnsOn, yet the boys from this
city held their own in the production
Of good music. They were highly
cOmplimented by people and press,
which speaks wonders for such a
young organization.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

John Armstrong, president Of the
Retail jewelers. Association of Kan.
sas, and a very prominent jeweler of
Ottawa, is here visiting his brother,
George D. Armstrong.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

D. NJ. Hardman was over from Ok
ford today. Many Of his friends are
urging him to become a candidate for
the Republican nomination for
county treasurer.-Mail l5.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

W. H. Vols left for Colorado
Springs this morning to spend the
greater part Of the Summer for the
benefit of his health. He will enjoy a
hunt in the mountains.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

The strange animal which was re-
Gently captured by Geo. L. Carr Of
this city has been named. Prof. J. E.
Baker Of this city examined the spec
linen and pronounced it a species oil
People's voice., 1895-05-16

The Choral Unien held a very sue
cesSful practice Monday eve., a large
number being present. Music for
Memorial day was practiced.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Eugene F. Ware, one of the most
prominent men Of Kansas, was in the
city Monday from Topeka, as the de-
fendant's attorney in the case of
Coverdale VS.. Westchester Fire Insur-
ance Company. Mr.. Ware is known
in this and other states not only for
his success as an attorney but also for
his writings more especially in the
poetical line. Heis the attorney who
once wrote brief in poetry, a most
singular and mastery production and
the result Of an idea which perhaps
never occurred to any other attorney.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Geo. W. Stipp and two daughters,
Misses Georgia and Lucille, left for
Pratt, Kan, last Monday where the
Misses Stipp will visit their grand
father, W. H. Stipp.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Conductor j. A. Dunn is here from
Chanute to appear as a witness in the
case Of the Consolidated Cattle Com
pany VS.. A. T. &S.F.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

D. A. Lewis came over from Argo-
mia yesterday and remained over
night. 1t is possible that he may be
a candidate for the Republican NOM
ination as sheriff this year.-Mail l5
People's voice., 1895-05-16

DR.. Melvin Collins of Oxford passed
through the city this morning on his
way to attend the Knights TemplaI
cOnclave at Wichita.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Miss Hattie Robinson went down to
Kingfsher Tuesday to visit her
sister, Mrs. ]. P. BrOugh, before re-
turning to Colorado Springs.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Sill Dixon, the Argonia statesman,
passed through Wellington Monday
with pOcketful of subpoenas for the
Householder investigating committee
witnesses. Sill has struck a fat job
and knows how to take care of it.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

The trial Of the case Of Coverdale
VS.. Westchester Fire Insurance com.
pany was begun in district court this
morning. W. 7. Coverdale the first
witness of the prosecution tinisned
his testimony shortly after noon.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Rev. S. G. Bishop, whOis we'll known
here and who so recently entered the
ministry of the gospel, preached a
very interesting and instructive SER
mon in the Baptist church Sunday.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Will Wampler, son of A. ]. Wamp-
Ter, the boy who was bitten by dog
a few days ago, has just returned from
Ponca, OF, where his parents we're
compelled to take him to secure ac-
cess to maidstone. The stone clung
to the wound for fourteen hours before
it refused 10 stick again. This is
considered by many to be sufficient
proof that the wound contained the
poisonous virus of hydrophObia. The
dog which bit him was not killed, and
there is more than a possibility that
other cases of hydrOphObia may fol.
low,
People's voice., 1895-05-16

A large majority of those who went
to Wichita yesterday to attend the
Knight Templar grand lodge remain
ed there over today.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Cry y'lOtalpa, BorealiS, for which the
common name is mole ri;ket. The
species is very rare here and this
specimen has proved quite a curiosity.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Miss Ella Patton, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. D. c. Patton, will leave for
Ft. Madison, Iowa, this evening to
visit her sister, Mrs. L. w. DeWolf.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Grand Master Levi Ferguson return.
ed from Topeka Friday morning, where
he had been On grand lodge work iu
the I.O.O.F.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Mrs. Emery Jacobs came up from
Perth Tuesday to visit her father L.
B. Snyder, and to attend the funeral
Of Mrs. Burris.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

The horses which were supposed to
have been stolen from CGarles Cheno-
weth, were found last evening. They
had wandered away and had been
taken up by Henry Horn, living in
the northwest part of the city.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

W. NJ. Ferguson shipped five cars of
cattle to Kansas City over the Rock
Island Thursday afternoon.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

a telegraph pole was broken just
west of the city by the strong wind
last evening and the wires were
damaged. Liueman j. L. Kise re-
paired them.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

George Turner, former employe of
the Santa Fe at this place, came in
from Ft. Worth, Tex, this morning
where he has been SOjOurning for
some time.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Mrs. Ed Switzerland and her sister,
Mrs. j. R. Patterson. went to Null
vane Monday. to visit a few days
with relatives.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Wheat sold on the streets early
this morning at 10 cents per bushel.
1t is only worth about SO cents in
Chicago. Chicagoans had better ship
their wheat to Wellington.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

R. E. Hall, the aged father of H.
?. Hall, left this morning for Chica-
go, where he will reside. Mrs. H. E.
Hall went up to Wichita with him
but will return here soon.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Trowbridge
drove up from Pond Creek arriving
here about II O'Clock yesterday. Mr..
Trowbridge will perhaps remain here
several weeks.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Mrs Emma Mast of Portland was
adjudged insane in probate court
Wednesday. She was taken back to
Portland to stay until she can be ad.
mitted to the insane asylum.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Col. E. j. Tully was the happiest
man in the United States Monday.
There was a circus in town.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Ralph Ratekin left for Kansas
City Sunday evening to report to the
telephone superintendent for a better
nositinn
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Miss Emma COrbett returned from
KiOwa last evening where she has
been visiting for several days.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

H. Tisdale, manager of the bus
line here and in several OtLer Kansas
cities, was here Monday night on busi-
ness
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Hon. Geo. W. Bradfleld came up
from Woodward this morning to at
tend the case Of the Consolidated
Cattle Company VS., A. T. s. S. F. COM
ponu
People's voice., 1895-05-16

The private papers of the Santa Fe
offices are quite well distributed over
the city by the combined efforts of
the fire and wind.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

L. E. Damon, the Santa Fe travel
ing auditor, is auditing the books at
the union depot this week.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Everybody is nuying a supply of
flour now before it gets so high that
it is beyond their reach.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Cash Davis came up from Wood
ward Tuesday morning to renew old
friendships in Wellington.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Mrs. c. P. Rhodes came up from
HenneSsey, O. T., Saturday to visit
several days with her sister-in-law,
Mrs. W. A. Rhodes.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

W. ], Num- of Mayheld was in the
city yesterday selling some wheat for
which he received 70 cents per buShel.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Hon. W. R. Spicknall went to Nor
wich Monday On business.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Hank Ramey Of Jackson township
is in town today with his hat painted
yellow in deriSiOn of the gold bugs.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

stEuctive. Rev. Holden preached on
the subject, Life" and drew from
his theme a reflection of true christi
anity. The services were much en-.
loved
People's voice., 1895-05-16

will be held at the Christian church
tomorrow at 10 a. m, Rev. G. NJ,
Weimer officiating. Interm0nt will
be made in Prairie Lawn cemetery.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

John Downey started his irrigation
pump TODAY and is very well pleased
with its first work.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Conductors Fleming and McCurdy
are no longer connected with the A.
T. & S. f. company.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

J. D. Mott, a we'll known citizen of
Kingfsher made the city a business
visit yesterday and returned last
night.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Z. Marshall and father Of Milan
made this city a visit Monday on
their way to Winfield.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Wheat is up to seventy cents a
buShel and flour is up to price based
on ninety cents a bushel for wheat.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

''Hut" Whitby who has been sick
for some time is much worse at pres
ent. His condition is very critical.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

W. H. Hart Of the round house
force is the last victim of the A. O.
U. W. goat. He is an expert eQues-
trian.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

The building formerly occupied by
A. G. Haltiwanger, first door south of
Asa NJ. Blacks office, is undergoing
extensive repairs and may be occupied
soon.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Charles S. Crawford went to Way
nOka Tuesday to act as telegraph
operator at that place.
People's voice., 1895-05-16
Marriage License

st. Louis, May l4.-Dlspatches
from scores Of points In Illinois indi.
cate killing frosts last night. Corn
will have to be replanted in many
places and garden truck Is DESTROYED.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

a goOdly number of railrOaders are
in from the west end of the Santa Fe
today on court business.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Mrs. Charles Blythe left on a visit
in Boone, Iowa, this morning. Mr..
Blythe is clerk at the round house.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

G. W. Rourke, station agent at
Woodward came in this morning to
appear as a witness in court.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Fred l.. Naugle has moved from
North + street to South Blaine
street.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

c. j. Wolaver, a former resident of
this city, is now preparing to move
his family here from Hunnewell.
People's voice., 1895-05-16
COUNTY AND COUNTY SEAT.

Mel Wyatt went down to Medford
Tuesday evening.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

7. T. MCGannOn has been granted
a divorce from COrdelia McGannOn.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Division Superintendent J. L.
Barnes and other officials of the
Santa Fe came in from the west in
the superiDtendent's private car last
evening.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

W. II. Canaan came in from Guthrie,
OF, Sunday morning to visit a
day or two with relatives mere. He
left Tuesday for Wichita. Mr..
Canaan is thinking Of taking charge
OF band at Winfield, He is certain.
ly an excellent band director, as he
has proven himself to be in this city.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

State Labor Commissioner Bird has
just returned from Scranton, Usage
county, where had been sent to inves.
tigate reports of suffering among the
coal miners on account Of enforced
idleness. He declares the condition
OF some Of the men and their families
is deplOrable. or the 400 miners in
and about Scranton 200 have had no
work for six weeks to two months. and
the Others are doing the work of twen-
ty-hye, getting from SO TO $40 a week.
The cause Of it all is, OF course, lack
Of demand for coal. The idle men
have tried to get work on farms or in
other yOcations, but the labor market
is overStocked and they finally appeal.
ed to the governor. Governor Morrill,
has laid the matter before Joseph C.
Wilson Of the Santa Fe, in the hope
that the company may do something
for the men. About the salae condi.
tlon exists at Peterson, Usage City
and other places in the Usage county
district
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Mrs. Geo. W. Stipp will leave this
evening on visit to her parents and
other relatives and friends in Lewis
town, III. She will be absent several
weeks.
People's voice., 1895-05-16

Rev. and Mrs W. Long left Tues
day on a visit and pleasure trip
to Topeka, and thence to Denver, Col
oradO Springs and ether Colorado
DOintS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-12-27
Gov. Woodbury's Libel Suit.

In the famous suit OF Governor Wood
bury against the Rutland Herald, in
which the governor sues for $4,000
damages for an alleged libellous article
published as an editorial article in the
defendants newspaper, the plaintiffs
declaration and the defendants answer
have been filed in the Office of the Chit
tenden county clerk.
The two documents are highly interest
ing reading. In his declaration the gov
ernor recites his position on the liquor
question and quotes the Herald's edltorl-
al as false and libellous.
The Herald in its answer maintains
the truth OF it's assertions and gives a
long list Of Observation-Disclosures
and othcrs-who are alleged to have
bought liquor at the Van Ness House
during the fourteen years of Gov. Wood
bury's ownership. 1t then accuses the
governor of selling liquor to the CONNER
cial Travellers association on the occa'
sion of its annual banquet a year ago,
and names all the participants in that
banquet as having been purchasers o
liquor. The list includes the names O.
several Of Burlington's clergy and o
other well known temperance men. The
Burlington News states that the cast
will positively be tried at the Marcel
term of the Chittenden county court.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-12-27
PASSUMPSIC.

The Christmas entertainment given by
the Sunday School, Tuesday evening
passed off very pleasantly, the church be-
ing nearly filled. The children did them
selves great credit both in Rotations
and song, and were rewarded by numer-
Gus gifts from Santa Claus.
John Ray and Clara Woodward are
visiting relatives in Boston and vicinity.
The new iron bridge below this village
is practically completed, the workmen
expecting to finish and leave town on
Saturday next.
The Christian Endeavor society will
hold a birthday sociable at the church
parlors on New Years eve, Dec. 31st.
The public are cordially invited. Re-
freshments will be served and a varied
programme, consisting of songs and
recitatious etc, will be given.
The new officers of the Christian En-
deavor society are E. S. Smith, president
Llewella K. Could, vice-president; A. E,
Luce, secretary; Nettie L. Lewis, treas.
urer.
The Sunday School hold their annual
meeting for the election of officers next
Sunday. Let there be a full attendance
Mrs. T. M. Keith is improving, ant
her speedy recovery is hoped for.
The creamery paid its patrons 23K
cents a pound for butter during thu
month of December.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-12-27

The adjourned meeting OF the executive
committee OF the Vermont Association OF
Road and Trotting Horse Breeders was
held in Brandon last week, when the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
Col. L. D. Thayer OF Brandon; first vice
president, H. T. Cuts of Orwell; second
vice president, G. w. Hendee OF Morris
vile secretary, D. c. Brown %ofBrandon;
treasurer, c. A. Chapman OF Ferrlsburghi
general superintendent, +. +. BrowneIl
of Burlington.
A committee was appointed to fix the
location of the next exhibition and report
to the secretary on or before Feb. 1. 1t
was voted to hold the next meeting the
last week OF August, 1896.
1t was voted to offer $4,000 in purses
in addition to the stallion produce andf u-
turity stakes. This makes a total ofover
$1,000. The regular stakes are to beopen
to the world. The time limit is to be left
to the committee on stakes and purses.
1t was decided to make special feature
of high grade harness horses at the next
exhibition by offering special premiums
II. X. c. Watson, George 7. Chafiee ant
F. H. harrington were appointed to ar
range a premium list not to exceed $500
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-12-27
LYNDON CENTER.

Grenville Waters OF Stanford is visiting
relatives here.
E. G. Campbell, of East Weymouth,
Mass, spent the past week with his
parents, MIR, and Mrs. E. M. CampoelI.
Rev. Mr.. Smith of Sutton oficlated at
the Baptist church Sunday
Mr.. F. A. Curtis, of Fitchburg, Mass,
is to6IlMr WARMERS position asteacher
in the commercial department at the III
stitute.
No school was held at the Institute
Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday ana
Thursday forenoon in observance Oh
Christmas.
Fanny NJ. Cheney returned TUESDAY
from Providence, X. l., to spend a week )
vacation with her mother, Mrs carrie
h. Cheney.
Arthur D. Wiggin of Barton was mere
Wednesday on his way home from Dar''
mouth College.
Miss Edith Russell of Morr'sVil'eV is''eo
at A. A. Batchelder's last week
w. F. Stoddard was in Pittsflela' N
H., a few days this week on business
The Free Baptist church was W
Wednesday evening with people 10 ns. a,,
to the appropriate exercises OF tne Me- Ts
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-12-27
PEACHAM.

Thirty days clothing sale at Grand
Army hall, Danville, begins next Monday.
Miss Lizzie Clark is home from South
Hadley for the holidays.
Col. G. B. NJ. Harvey and wife, of New
York, are spending the holidays with
their parents in town.
There were three weddings i'll town
last week. Clark Nothrope to a lady
from away and George Darling and Miss
Bertha Brown and Miss Nellie Martin to
a Mr.. Pitkin Of Marsh6eld, and still
there's more to follow.
Miss Sarah Williams ofWorcester John
Williams from Williams college and Ned
Williams, NJ. D., from West Rutland, are
visiting their parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. K.
Williams.
Charles Williams and wife are spend
ing their holiday vacation with friends
in town.
The Christmas exercises passed off very
pleasantly.
The musical association have decided
to hold their convention the third week
in January, commencing the Goth and
! continuing llOuSu III NSSNj ~ thiS'
Martha Dana Shepherd as conductress
they have also engaged a soprano SOLO
list from Boston and will probably en-
gage other soloists.
The students of the academy raised
their new flag last Tuesday. The flag
was presented to them by Mr.. John
Brown OF Utica, N. Y; he also sent 10C
small silk flags as souvenirs oisthe occa'
sion, which were distributed.
South Peacham creamery association
paid it's patrons % cents through the
month of November.
Miss Nellie NJ. Harvey has a large class
in elocution which she is drilling for {
recital which she will give in the neal
future. Everyone will remember what {
treat Miss Harvey's ~recitals are, and b.
glad of an opportunity of hearing an
other.
There have been a few cases of CHECKER
pox in town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-12-27
SUTHON,

Rev. w. S. Smith preached at Lyndon
Center last Sunday morning, and his
wife. Rev. Belle D. Smith, supplied for him
here.
Miss Sadie Blake, who is teaching for
the winter term i'll Lyndon on Pudding
Hill" had Christmas exercises and the
Christmas tree with her school and the
neighborhood at the school house on
Thursday evening, the 26th.
F. NJ. Abbott has been appointed depu-
tv sheriff for this section in place OF q.
M. Campbell, who has moved to Lyn-
donville.
The rain Sunday morning did very
heavy damage in the village. The roads
are fearfully washed, quilted two or three
feet deep in some places. There was ice
in the streams and the water broke that
up, CARRYING the bridge near A.. J. Rem,
mes mill out with a lot OF shingles and
planks that were in the yard. DR.. Colby
lost some % thousand shingles and Theo-
dore and Edwin Parker on Lyndon Hill
lost a lot of shingles. Others lost planks
and boards to quite an extent. Some o
the bridge timbers were found in Lyn'
don.
On the account of the bad condition o.
the roads in the village and elsewhere
the Sunday evening prayer meeting was
omitted last Sunday.
Henry Page has bought the farm of his
father, Oscar Page, known as the vii
lard Baldwin farm on the "Soutt
Ridge" Price $500, forfarm stock ant
all the farming tools. His father is to
live there a year if he wishes to do SO.