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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-28

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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
East COrinth,

Town meeting is near at hand and
one of our most imp rtant officers is
school director He should be a man
who takes an interest in schools and
education. How would it do to elect
our clerk of the school board? He has
been connected with the schools for
many years, has clean record as dis
trict clerk for twelve years and has
been school teacher. Would he not
make good school director?
INQUIRER.
Rev. Mr. Smith of Williamstown,
will preach Sunday at 80 p M Miss
Lizzie M, Hatch is visiting friends in
NeWbury w, 0. Dustin of Elmore,
Mich, was in town a few DAYS last
week the guest of Mrs. e. r George.
The saw mill has commenced to run
thirteen hours, working from until
10 in the Remember the chick
en- pie supper in the vestry tins (Fri
day } evening-C. H. Metcalf expects
to move on to w. Fl Thompson's farm
and w. II. Thompson is to work for
j. H. Metcalf.-The last singing school
of the series was given last Tuesday
evening. Mr.. Winslow has proved
himself to be a nice teacher and has
given good satisfaction. There is talk
now of having two days sing Mon.
day and Tuesday with concert Tues
day evening.-G. g. Taplin is at home
for few days this week. Nearly
attended the Universalist
sociable at F. M. Corliss' Friday eve-
ming. A nice supper was furnished
by the ladies and good sum was real
lied for the treasury. The next one
will be held at B. F. Ordway's Wednes-
day evening Feb, 9th. A general in
vitation is extended to all.-W. r.
is visiting at Lyndonvilles for
a few days this week. s&t
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
East Orange.

But few availed themselves of the
opportunity of attending The illustrat-
ed lec ure on the Worlds Fair Tues
dav evening given by the Cochran
Brothers, but IT, was well appreciated
by those who did attend aud was pro
nounced fine affair for the small sum
of admission.-MrsC E. Bradley has
sold her place to l. NJ. Fish who has
years Mr.. and Mrs. Bushee of North
Montpelier and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Blake of Marshfield were in town last
Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr..
Blake, father of Mr. Blake and Mrs.
Bushbee, Wortnen Button has gone
to work for the season for Boyd Will
son in Bradford DR.. Watson was
called to Mrs G.. w. Davis Sunday
who is i'm feeble health Lizzie Quinn
by is improving and her friends are
quite encouraged in her recovery uu-
der treatment of DR.. Goss of Chelsea.
Rev. ]. ID. Cross of Versnire preach.
ed TO quite large audience last Sun
day morning aud eyening.-Rev II.
f. Dickey of Washington is expected
to preach here March Sd Jennie Col
by returned home Saturday from
spending several weeks with friends
i'm Bradford.-Mr. and Mrs. E. f.
Smith and son of Washington spent
TUESDAY, with friends in to~n Mr..
Benjamin Blake who has been in fail
ing health for several months, died at
the residence of NJ. r. Hamilton, his
son. in law, Thursday morning, Feb.
14th, aged 81 years. Mr.. Blake has
been resident here for about twenty
years, was a respected citizen and
neighbor, an industrious, hard work. !
ing man, also a soldier in the late war.
He will be much missed by his family |
and friends. He was not a member of |
any evangelical church bat died as he
had lived believing and trusting i'm
Him who doe.h all things well. He
leaves a wife, two sons, three daugh-
ters and grand children to mourn his
loss. His funeral was held at the
house the following Saturday, Rev.
L. Trevilian officiating assisted by Rev
J. ID. Cross. Interment at West Tops
nam.
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VerShire.

The singing school which has beer
interrupted by the sickness of the
| teacher, commenced again Monday
night. We understand that there are
to be several more Herman Bugbee
has returned from Burlington where
he has been attending the winter agri-
cultural school Richard Guilds, a
former resident, is moving back to
Vershire, He will occupy the Church
house on tht Fairlee road-The saw
ing machines are busy with the farm
ers' wood piles Mrs Ned Rowell has
recently received visit from her Sis
ter, Mrs Lyman Clark of Thetford-
Mr.. Perkins of Boston is buying pota-
toes in town, and they are being drawn
to the station, prices were 30 and 40
cents per bushel. We understand that
other parties are also purchasing
Arthur Carleton of Quincy is said to
be jn town on business "A daughter
was born recently to Mrs. George
Davis of Pennington, N HI. Mrs.
Davis was formerly Miss Ruby Hard
ing of this place, and ner many friends
here wish her much happiness Joseph
Rule has moved to West Fairlee where
he has bought a harness shop Mrs
G. S. Ely finished year of successful
school at the lower village last Friday
and leaves for her home in Massachu-
sets this week The sympathy of the
many friends here is extended to Mrs
Harriet George in her severe and re.
peated bereavements. Mrs. George
and family moved from Vershire
few years ago and since that time has
buried her husband and two sons -
Beautiful weather of late and good
sleighing since the roads have become
travelled since the snow and blow of
Feb. 9TH and 9Th which was the worst
known here for years,-Hattie E. Par
ker finished her third term of school in
district No. 5 after pleasant and
profitable term. Iona and Ethel Fits
had neither absent nor tardy marks
and Ernest Ford was absent only one
and one half day. Iona Fits passed
nearly one hundred in examinations.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
Fairlee.

The Ladies Union holds its fifth so.
cial on Thursday evening, Feb. 2Sth
at the vestry Gents come prepared
to sew, ladies to white.
The social at the Union church was
well attended last Thursday Hiram
Bailey has regained his health and able
to be out. The new books for the Sab
bath school library have arrived, and
the committee will meet with Mrs w.
ii kibbey to cover them with cloth
ready for distribution, Sumner Per.
kins and wife of BroDkline are stop.
plug with their sister, Mrs. f w Alb
bolt Miss Matte Chamberln is Wis
iting her brother, Col. H. B. Cham.
berlin.-Charles Granger has finished
work at Ely and returned home -
Florence Paine is at New bury for a
short time -Drs. Barnes and Chase
are kept quite busy.-Mr Randall of
st Johnsbury has parties lii regard to
buying cottage or land on which to
build, at Lake Morey Mr. Pitts of
Everett. Mass, supplied the pulpit last
Sabbath in the absence of Rev. Mr..
Lees. Mr.. Pitts is secretary of the
Kurn Hattin Home for Boys at West
minister.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
Union Village.

The entertainment given in Col
burns Hall, Feb. 14th, was success
financially and socially. The festival
opened by remarks or an address by
the pastor, Rev. w. A. Evans, appro-
pirate and suitable for the occasion
Then came the finely rendered and
well executed music by Colburn's or
chestra, followed by seven little girls,
each bearing flag with letter, until
the word welcome was completed, then
with hands and heart they gave the
welcome and were heartily applauded.
BY that time everything was as merry
as marriage bell. The dialogue
"Taking the Census" created great
mirth Another dialogue entitled,
keeping up Appearances" was full
of fun. Two Little Girls in blue"
sung by the two little sweet faced Can
field sisters, and Lulu Patterson's tenn
perance poem was appreciated in high
degree. The recitations were all re-
lating to the great and vital subject,
temperance, and finely rendered The
efficient and untiring efforts of the
committee is worthy of more than sim
ply honorable mention. After the lit
erary exercises, came refreshments.
Proceeds Melted 1922 40. Next III or
der will be donation for the pastor.
Don't forget it.
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West TOpSham.

DR.. Watson is one of the busiest men
in the village just now.-Mrs. Nathan
Wood has been critically ill, but it is
hoped that the best of care which she
is receiving will bring her safely
through the danger Albert Forbes is
recovering slowly from typhoid pneu.
monia.-Mrs. S. M. Hood is on the sick
list this week.-Mrs.. Jno. Tillotson, an
aged lady living in the edge of Orange,
was quite seriously iniure ed by fall on
Tuesday Rev. Mr.. Ross from Wood
bury preached on Sabbath afternoon in
exchange with Mr.. Hutchins. He stop
ped at DR.. Watson's, being an old ac-
quaintance of Mrs. W.-Miss Ella
Watson is visiting her sister here
Mr.. Herbert Bagley and Miss Jennie
Soderstrom were united in marriage
Thursday evening, Feb. l4th. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. T.
Trevillian at Waits River. Chester
Hight as best man and Miss May Bag
ley as bridesmaid. Miss Soderstrom
has gained many warm friends since
size came here little more than year
ago, and it goes without saying that
g. Herb" is right good fellow. Their
friends wish them the truest happiness
and prosperity. They will reside for
the present with Mr.. and Mrs. E. M.
Collins, the former home of the bride.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
Barre,

The st. Valentine Masquerade Ball
was great success, over a hundred
couples were present. Ii is said that so
large a crowd has not been seen at a
ball i'm this vicinity for twenty years.
j. A. Demo, the manager, has proved
himself capable of handling a large
crowd and the arrangements for the
ball were wei. carried out and every
one seemed to have happy time, and
took the crowding and jostIing good
naturally. The many costumes were
very beautiful Many were present
from Montpelier.
Mr.. J. Cook, the popular violinist
of this place, returned from West Fair
lee just in time to supply the place in
the orchestra made vacant by Mr..
Hamilton who was kept away by
death in his family. The music was
commented on as being very fine and
everything, considering the crowd,
passed off pleasantly and smoothly.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22

Mr.. M. e. Hutchins, resides at Water.
bury Center, Vt He has an office in the
Rialto Block, Montpelier, VT, and is the
wide awake and hustling agent for the
Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New York.
Mr.. Hutchlns leads very active life as
he does not wait for business to come to
him but goes out among the hills of Vt,
seeking it. So much activity n o
closely confined to business, tells upon
the strong constitution even of a man like
Mr. Hutchins, who is in the prime Of life,
always healthy and robust until within
the past year when that dread disease
kidney trouble made it's inroad upon his
system.
His own words best describe his COM
plant and cure. He says, Something
like year ago l commenced having ter
rible pains across my back and kidneys
As my business was on the road most of
the time travelling by team. my trouble
at times was nearly unbearable. After
sitting in one position for few moments
l could hardly get out of my chair or team
the pain was so intense. | used plasters
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
Waits River.

Mrs. A. L. Patterson is improving
slowly.-A. FLOYD of barre has been
in town the past week.-Mrs.. j. A.
Dodge is on the sick list Several
from this place attended the patty at
Charlie Clarke's Tuesday night.-Mr.
Herbert Bagley and Miss Jennie Sod
erstraum of West Topsham were mar
ried at the parsonage Thursday eve
ming, Feb 14th by Rev. T. Trevillian.
L. B. Dow and F A Mutt are work
ing for Beede & Locke.-J. P. Rich
ardson and family visited in Barre last
week.-Smith Farnham is in very Door
health.-C. F. Moore of Montpelier
was in town Wednesday.
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OF Assistance to Young Men Who Find 1t
Hard Co Take Their Departure.

OF Assistance to Young Men Who Find 1t
Hard TO Take Their Departure.
A young man stood in the portico of
an apartment house in Washington
park, Brooklyn, the other evening" and
on the step above him stood a pretty
girl. 1t was late, and the street was
deserted Despite the darkness it was
apparent to the occasional passerby that
the young man had the daintily gloved
right hand of the young woman within
his own, while his left hand rested
over it like cover to keep it guarded.
The young man was apparently trying
to say good night, and the young wom-
an evidently could not hear him, for
she was bending her head close to his
They stood in that attitude for nearly
15 minutes and might have been dis
covered in the same pose by the gray
dawn of the morning had not some
thing interviewed
That something was rornd and bright,
and it came out of a sixth story will
dow 1t descended slowly, the moon
light shimmering on its silvery surface
and making it conspicuous. Soon it
could be see that it was string and
was being lowered by an elderly wom-
an. When it dangled over the portico,
there was sudden burr-r-rr-r-r-r-ring,
and the young man and young woman
parted like an overstrained hawser.
The young man seized the round and
bright object, which was still ringing,
and held it's face to the electric light.
L. L. Il IL
elasped at midnight. He raised his hat
to the young woman, murmured few
words in low tone and disappeared.
The alarm clock was hoisted up quick
ly, but the young woman was up stairs
before it finally reached the open win
dow.-New York Sun,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
BOItOnVlIle.

The remains of Fri Scruton were
brought from Topsham last Friday fol-
burial in the family lot at our GENE
tery.-Mr and Mrs. Edwin Sly have
been visiting in St. Johnsbury return
ing home Wednesday Dustin Board
ing has rented the Miller farm for an
other year-Mrs N Robinson has
been on the sick list Mr.. and Mrs
Jacob Sulham have gone to live with
his daughter, Mrs. Horace Brown in
District No 12.-Miss Lizzie Gardner
went to Exeter, N, H., Wednesday, for
the summer.-The suggestion that j.
Smith be kept on the school board
meets with favor in this section. 1t
goes without saying that if he is re.
elected our schools will be kept at their
present high standard
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22

A Des Moines woman who has been
troubled with frequent colds, concluded to
try an old remedy in new way, and accord
IngIy took tablespoonful flour times the
usual dOse) of Chamberlain Cough Rem
morning she found that her cold had almost
entirely disappeared. During the day she
took few doses of the remedy Zone tea
spoon at time) and at night again took
teaspoonful before going to bed, and on the
following morning awoke free from all
symptoms of the cold. Since then she has
on several occasions used this remedy in
like manner, with the same good results.
and is much elated over her discovery of so
quick way of curing cold. For sale by
A. 7. Clark, druggist.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
Groton.

1t appears that your Groton cores
pondent was misinformed in regard to
the arrest of j r Darling by the U.
S. marshal. No oflense was intended,
we simply gave the report as it was
handed to us, supposing it to be all
right.
Miss Jennie Winch and Mrs. M. E.
Lowell have each Bermuda Fresia
now in blossom and of their beauty
and fragrance half cannot be told, yet
"Solomon in all his glory was not ar
rayed like one of these"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
TOpSham.

Peter Corrutb is very low Mrs o.
P. Dickey remains quite i'll The
town officers have abateJ the tax of
III A, Jackman to the amount of $50,
on account of the destruction of his
property b, fire.-Florence, daughter
of Peter Corruth, had one arm quite
severely burned last week Robert
Darling had the misfortune to break
his saving machine last week Eli
Scruton, aged % years, died at the res
idence of his brother, Alonzo Scruton,
last week Wednesday, of diabetes. He
was a son of Il. f. Scruton of New
bury, and was quiet, respectable
young man.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
West Fairl60.

The entertainment and supper which
was held last week was success, $73
being taken.-Frank Cove has taken a
trip to Barre e. F. Dudley's sister
and husband have been visiting him
for several days.-George Comstock is
in Boston where his family are spend
ing the winter.-Miss Evans is quite
sick, having been confined TO her bed
for some time Edna Prescott is at
home from Bradford where she has
been for some time, her sister Mile
having taken her place.-Mrs. George
Kimball entertained her Sunday school
class at her home one evening last
week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City,
Ill. was told by her doctors she had con-
sumption and that there was no hope for
her, but two bottles DIR: Kings New Dis
coverv completely cured her and she says
n saved her life. Mr.. ThOs. Eggers, lSg
Florida Str, San Francisco, suffered from a
dreadful cold, approaching consumption,
tried without result everything elae then
bonght one bottle of DIR. Kings New Dis.
covery and in two weeks was cured. He is
naturally thankful. tbs SUCH results as
fuI efficacy of this medicine in Coughs and
Colds. Free trial bottles at A. L. CLARKE's
drug store. Regular size SOC and Sl.OO.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
A Bearded Freak.

One of the, earliest of the American
bearded freaks was Louis Jasper, who
lived in southern Virginia at about the
time of the close of the Revolutionary
war. His beard was 81 feet long and
correspondingly thick and heavy. He
could take his mustache between his fin
gers and extend his arms to their full
length, and still the ends of the boards
were over foot beyond his finger tips.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
Her Reward.

A we'll known character in Paris is
an old woman whose breast is literally
covered with crosses and decorations,
and who is now peacefully engaged as
a flower seller. Her name is Jane Bon
mere, and her honors were gained in
the Crimea, at Rome, Gravelotte and at
Orleans. On one occasion she rendered
valuable service to her country by swal-
lowing military dispatch of great i'm
portance and so prevented its falling
into the hands of the enemy. A woman
who has swallowed so much for her
country with dispatch should not be al
lowed to sup sorrow in her old age
Chicago Herald.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
LYME,

The selectmen have contracted will
the Canton Bridge Company of Ohio
for forty foot iron bridge across
Grants brook on the river road, and il
to be completed for travel on or before
July LIST.
Mas. Louise Turner Grant, widow
of the late Dea s. S. Grant, died the
14th inst. For the past ten years she
has been an invalid.
Harris Gilbert has bought Mrs. H,
N. Withington's home place and is to
move on to it after making repairs.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
Electric RifferS

This remedy Is becoming SO well known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed
to do all that is claimed. Electric Btters
will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kid
neys, will remove Pimples, Boils Salt
Rheum and other affections caused by i'm
pure bloOd.-Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all Ma
larial fever s.-FOr cure of Headache, Con-
stipation and Indigestion try Electric Bit
ters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or
money refunded-Price 30 cts and $1.00 per
bottle at A. Il. CLARKE's drug store.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
District NO12, NeWburV.

Frank Whitcher has returned from
Burlington agricultural college Hard
colds are prevalent in this vicinity
Miss Lizzie Goodale goes to Wethers-
field for short season her friends wish
her speedy return, The Misses Mel
lie and Emma Minard are visiting rela-
tives in Groton this week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
STAFFORD.

Mrs George Chandler is on the sick
list-Addie Kert is quite low with
Bright's disease H +. j. Scribner
got quite badly hurt last week by a
kick from a horse Shedding is good
and the teams are improving it
Frank Colby is able to ride out.-Mrs.
Lydia Avery is on the sick list.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22

Mrs. Emily Thorne, who resides at Tole-
do, Washington, says she has never been
able to procure any medicine for rheuma-
tism that relieves the pain so quickly and
effectually as Chamberlains Pain Balm,
and that she has also used it for lame back
with great success. For sic by A. Il.
Clarke, druggist.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
unAo Country 90

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of r.
CHENEY & &c., doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
.z. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. ID.
1886.
5@~N A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
N~-J
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials,
free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
a-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22
Worse than Rum.

Indigestion spOils more lives than rum.
But you think you have malaria or grip
or something worse. The trouble is all in
the digestive tract. Ripans Tabules bring
a sort of Millennium with them. One give
relief, and their habitual use keeps tn
Who'll system in tone Get them of your
druggist
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-02-22

on my back and tried various interna
remedies without relief, uutil hearing OF
some of the remarkable cures performed
by GREEN MOUNTAIN SARSAPA.
R1LLA, ] purchased three bottles the
result was almost magical. Before
commenced ON the second bottle / was
nearly cured and today can ride as well
as ever and am entirely cured and free
from my old pains and complaint.
| can recommend GREEN MOUNTAIN
SARSAPARILLA as being the best kid
ney remedy ever saw or heard of.
Why waste time or money on worthless
remedies when you can have the BOON for
kidney trouble; disordered state of the
blood, dyspepsia, inaction of the liver and
many other troubles and Affections that
humanity is subject to.
Green Mountain SarsapariIIa,
is that BOON
Only 75e. Per bette. Sold eOe,yzOAe,e.
MANUFACTURED BY
c. Smith & Co., West Topsham, Vt.
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A GOOD NIGHT ALARM CLOCK.

son .OI g u OgTt N NTIVt II1T
tSh PARKES, L;r*ieto1