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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

Last Friday evening at its business
meeting Co. G. was presented with a
silver cup and medal. The cup, pre-
sen,ed by Sergt. S w. Emerson, will
60 to the best drilled man, to be kept
by him until the next years competi-
ton, when he will have to defend it if
he wishes to keep it. The medal, pre-
sented by Corp. E Fl Sleeper, will GO
TO the best shot in the Company and
will be defended in the same manner
as the cup. The competition will be
gin at time appointed by the com
missioned officers and will be decided
by them just before muster. A public
record will be kept at the armory of
each competition. II is hoped that
this will arouse more interest in the
Company and that il will ere long rank
first in the regiment.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
Memorial SUNDAY.

On Sunday morning, May Goth, at
10 30 d III. union serv vices will be he Id
at the congregational church common
orative of Memorial Dav, sermon by
Rev. H. T. Barnard. The Post and
other Old soldiers who will Join will
march in a body TO the church from G.
A IL Hall Champion Lodge of Odd
Fello WIS and Bradford Guards are in
vited TO attend services, and all are re-
quested to meet at the Hall at 10 a. 10
The Woman's Relief Corps will meet
al the vestry and join in the services,
MEMORIAL DAY
Will be observed by Washburn Post
No, II, G A. r and Washburn Re.
lief Corps No. %, May 3Oth
The Post and Relief Corps will meet
at the cemetery at ~ m and after
short exercises by the Post and Corps
the graves will be decorated
AT p. IN the column will be formed
in front of Union Block, under the di-
rection of Capt P. S, Chamberlin.
Marshal of the Day, and march to
Village Hall.
EXERCISES AT THE HALL.
ceremonies prescribed by the ritual.
Singing of patriotic songs.
Rectations by the school children.
Address by Capt. G III. Blake of
Barton.
All old soldiers are requested to join
with their comrades in the exercises of
the day. Citizens are cordially invited
to be present.
The ladies are invited to contribute
flowers, and meet at G.. A. r. Hall
Wednesday, May Goth, at 10 m, to
arrange them into wreathes and crosses.
The F. NJ. Edgell Post G. A. r.. Or
ford, n H., ras extended to Wash
burn an invitation to unite with them
in memorial services SUNDAY, May 26,
at 2 30 p. m, sermon by Rev. j, W.
Lees 1t is hoped as many of the com
rades as possible will attend
j W. KELLEY, Commander.
G. w. MARTIN, Adit.
Bradford, May %, 1895
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
A VALUABLE FIND.

After years of study and labor. there has
at last been discovered sure and never
failing remedy. Ii has been tested on
patients, who have despaired of ever being
cured, the results have been in every case.
wonderful. GrOtf's Rheumatic Cure is I'M
equaled as positive remedy IN all cases
of Chronic and Acute lnfiammatOry
rheumatism, Govt, LumbagO. Sciatica.
Neuralgia; especially Ovarian Neurai gia,
Dysmenorrh@a and all kindred affections
Ii is also valuable Blood Purifier, being
especially useful in Eczema, Psoriasis,
ScrOtular, all Glandular Engagements and
diseases of the Liver and Kidneys. Ii is
absolutely free from all narcotics. Severe
attacks are relieved in from one to three
days aud positive cure effected i'm from
five to eighteen days. For sale by A. T.
CLARKE, Bradford, VT. 23-4S
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

All Odd Fellows are requested to
assemble at l. o. q. F Hall, Bradford,
at 80 a. m Sumo Y the Goth inst, to
attend in body the Memorial service
at the Congregational church.
Also the same are earnest! request
ed TO attend the next regular meeting
of the Lodge, Tuesday evening the
28th inst there to meet the Odd Eel
lows Home locating committee, con.
sisting of five Past Grand Masters of
the Grand Lodge. 1t is of the great
est importance that we show our in
terest in this matter.
Per vote of Champion Lodge,
f. IL. EVERETT, Secy.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
Agreeably Surprised.

81 had very severe cold ON my lungs
that caused much soreness and gave me
considerable uneasiness in regard TO the re-
suit says Mr.. L. E. Smith of Billerica,
Mass. "a local druggist called my atten-
ton to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. and
ON his recommendation gave the remedy
a careful trial. The result surprised me;
recovered entirely i'm three days" 25 and
80 cent bottles for sale by A. T. Clarke,
druggist.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

The ministers of the Orange Asso.
citation will have their next meeting a
family one, and hold it with Rev. Mr.
Merrill at Newbury on Tuesday next,
May 2Sth. with picnic dinner on the
Montebello grounds, if the weather is
favorable
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
Obituary.

Mr.. Charles Bisbee, Jr of New Ha-
ven died of dropsy at the home of his
brother, Reuben Bisbee, in Ferrisburgh
May 9TH, in the sixty-ninth year of his
age, Funeral services Thursday, May
9th, at 2 O'Clock p m, Elder David
Caswith of Bristol officiated. MIR. Bis.
bee was great sufferer in his last
dovc
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
Keeps You Poor.

Indigestion keeps men poor. 1t muddes
the clearest brain. You think it is some
thing else, but-nine times out of ten-the
trouble is in the digestive tract One Hi
pans Tabule gives relief, and their occa-
siOnal use keeps you right. Ask your drug
Qist for them.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

The Committee for the purpose of
locating the Odd Fellows Home will
visit Bradford next Tuesday and will
inspect the various sites proposed and
make their report. We hope our citi-
zens will give them a cordial welcome,
and show their interest in this most
important movement. If we secure
the Home, it will be among tie most
pro minent public institutions of our
State.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

The Academy nine tackled the clerks,
Friday on the fair ground. The game
was witnessed by "large and enthu-
siastic audience" 1t was we'll contest
ed from start to finish and developed
many good players. The clerks won
by the score of IL tot.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

Oscar Savile's ice team ran away
Wednesday, demoishing the wagon
and badly sIashiug some trees in Mrs.
w. b. Stevens ward where the climax
was reached. The horses escaped UNI
Injured.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
Bucklen's Arnica SaIye

The best salve in he world for cuts, bruis.
es, sores, users, sat- rheum, fever sores,
letter, chapped hands, chiiblains, c0rns ana
all skin eruptions, and positively, cures piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
A r.. CLARKE's Drug Store
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

During the busy days this week we
noticed among the crowds of custom
ers at Mrs Curtis several ladies pur.
chasing hats from twenty miles away,
which shows people appreciate good
taste
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

In consequence of the continued ILL
ness of Rev. Mr.. Lewis, the services of
Memorial Sunday will be held in the
Congregational church again this year,
Rev. Mr.. Barnard kindly consenting 20
preach the sermon
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

Gov. Farnham is to address the
schools in Bellows Falls the afternoon
before Decoration Day upon patriotic
subjects connected with the Rebellion.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

The village trustees are taking hold
of street cleaning with will, and the
citizens appreciate their efforts in keep
ing the corpora ion neat and tidy.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

People who have resided in sight of
Mooshllauke Mountain for the past
fiflv wears inform us that this is the
first time that they ever saw the Noun
tain so completely covered with snow
as 1t was the 10th day of May.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
MONTPELIER and Wells River Railroad.

Leave Montpelier at go p M, p. m, $500 p m
Leave N ellis River at $500 a. m, os8 M, 3:r5 p m
W. A. STowELL, Supt. F. w. MORSE, G. P. A.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

Rev. Mr. Barnard will deliver the
ad dress before Ransom Post on Me-
mortal day, the services being held at
East Topsbam at O'Clock.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

Mr. and Mrs. Charles r Craig went
to Boston yesterday, where they will
remain several weeks visiting relatives
and friends.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

The Emerson Concert Company fail
ed to put in an appearance as adver-
tised, Tuesday evening. 1t is reported
that they are stranded down the river.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

The village meeting the 18th inst.
was largely attended. A r. Aldrich.
Esq. and E D Leonard were elected
to fill the vacancies in the board of
Trustees. A vote was passed to EN-.
ploy competent engineer for the pur-
pose of ascertaining what is necessary
to be done in regard to the water sys
tenn and report at subsequent meet
ing.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

The ladies of Grace church will fur.
nish cake and ice cream at the vestrv
Thursday, May 30Ih. Refreshments
served from four until eight. Price
fifteen cents
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

Mrs John A Sargent accompanied
Mrs. F. s Sargent TO Nashua, vester-
day, and will remain until her health
is fully restored
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

Our village schools will observe Me
mortal DN by appropriate exercises at
the Academy Wednesday afternoon,
Nav 29th
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
MABEL S RICHARDSON

Mrs. r. Draper has returned from a
years visit with her two sons in Cali
fornia, accompanied by her son Throup
After fifteen years in California he
says give him small ear of Califor-
mia for all of Vermont. He will make
a visit and then return to his home
where he has a wife and son. He
notes a great change in Bradford,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

Ii is essential thst every officer and
as many of the members as possible of
Iona Chapter o. E. S be present at
the meeting to be held in Masonic Hall,
MONDAY evening, May 9th.
Per order of the w. NJ,
MABEL s RICHARDSON. Secy.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

Col. F b Davis leaves today for
Alstead, N H., where lie has a broth
er engaged in mica mining.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
. Bradford. Village and Town IS

Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ. Farnham
left town Yesterday for their home in
Buffalo.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

Remember the Photograph Concert
at Village Hall this evening, under the
auspices of the Ladies' Congregational
Society
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
Special Announcements.

kS-obituary notices and Resolutions s cents line
Reading notices under Special Announcement 10 cents
line, each insertion, among locals 20 cts Card Of
Thanks so cents,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24

WANTED. An experienced cook ca
pable of doing meat and pastry cook
ing with an assistant, for ten weeks,
beginning July LIST. Apply at once to
CARL d SLACK,
80 Maplcwool Farm, Corin'h, vt.
O. Corwin has a fine line of Ladies
Shoes in Lace, Congress and Button
Oxfords in black, russell and canvas.
Pasturing to let. Inquire of
A l. PARKER,
South Corinth, vt
j. W Bliss, G. w, Sampson of Brad
ford; G B Rutledge, Hazelton Farm,
Oxford; Alvah Kimball, Orfordville;
j. w. Davis, Fai. lee, own colts by
Dandy Lambert.
All lovers of fine blooded Morgan
roadsters are welcome to examine these
colts and ask owners what they think
of Dandy Lambert and his stock, also
to see and criticise the horse. For IA
Vermont roadster with "Speed close
up" his breeding is of the best.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
Carpet S

until you have seen our stock,
consisting of Straw Mating,
Hemp, Cotton and Wool, and
All Wool, also Brussels and
Tapestries at a surprisingly low
figure. Call and examine.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-05-24
CHEAPER THAN


Remember ours is the most
complete line in town. Spring
is the time for a general reno
walton and if you are needing
anything in the way of Portieres
Rugs, Lace Curtains etc,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
Church Gourtship.

A young gentleman at church conceiv- ed a most sudden and violent passion for a young lady ill the next pew and felt desirous of entering into courtshlp on the spot, but the place not suiting form al declaration the exigency suggested the following plan: He politely handed his fair neigbbor Bible open, with pin stuck in the following text:
 Second Epistle of John, verse 5 ssAnd now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning that we love one another. :" She returned it with the following:
 Second chapter of Ruth, tenth verse :: "Then she fell on her face and bowed herself to the ground and said unto him, Why have found grace ill thine eyes that thou shsuldst take notice of me, seeing I am stranger?" He return ed the book, pointing to the twelfth verse of the third Epistle of John:
 Having many things to write unto you, would not write with paper and ink, but I trust to come unto you and speak face to face. ;"
 From the above interview the mar riage took place the coming week. Scottish American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
Women to Act as Jurors.

The first thing Judge M. 0. Saufey of Lancaster, Ky, asked when he step ped into court the other morning was, What has become of the breach of prom ise suit?" When told that it had been compromised and ordered dismissed by Strivers, the plaintiff, he said:
 1T will not take notice of any such settlement. The case will have to be tried, and that by jury composed of one half of women and the other half of men. ! have been looking forward to the trial of this case with great deal of in- terest, and it will be settled in no other way than by trial. y
 This is the case in which w. c. Striv- CTS sued Miss Catherine West for not fulfilling her promise to marry him, and which has created widespread interest throughout the length and breadth of the country. It was decided at first to try this case with a jury composed ex- clusively of women, but after reconsid- ering the matter the judge came to the conclusion that as the plaintiff was 8 man and the defendant woman, the proper thing to do would be to try the case with six men and six women. -St Louis Globe Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
A FARM ON FIRE.
Singular Spectacle Seen by Hundreds In
 Indiana.

A singular spectacle is presented on the J. H. Dowell farm, near Montpelier, Ind, which attracts hundreds of visitors daily. It is the curiosity of farm of 60 acres which literally is being destroyed by fire Much of the land in the vicinity of the Dewell place is muck to depth of 12 or IA feet, the vegetation having accumulated and slowly decayed for many years. The recent dry weather has made this peat as infammable as tin der, and when fire reached it a few days slowly ever since.
 Altogether 50 acres have been burned over, 35 acres having been consumed, while 25 acres are yet burning. The flames do not break out from the soil, but the whole surface is covered with dense smoke, the ground at times as- suming the dull red glow of burning brick. It is utterly impossible to extin guish the fire, and the energies of the neighbors are directed to saving adja- cent property.
 The fire on the Dowell farm is more disastrous i'll a financial way than is popularly imagined. The 25 acres now being consumed are three feet lower in the center than when the flames began their rayages The peat, or muck, dried out by the intense heat, will continue to burn until the water line is reached, the fire will then die out, and when the ashes which are left blow away there is nothing left but q large, dry pond, as unproduetive as an abandoned gravel pit. For the next two or three genera tions the land is worthless, and it ae- quires value only as the vegetable growth again collects and forms new coat of soil.
 Near the burning muck, separated only by ditch which workmen are now laboring industriously to widen, is a tract of 110 acres, an unbroken area of peat. Should this take fire from the land now burning it will be impossible to save any part of it, and ITO acres al- together of MT. Dowell's land will have been consumed. Wabash (Ind. ) Letter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
CURlOSITiES IN WELLS.
Bones of Pure Ivory and Magnetic Water
 Turned Out.

While boring for water north of Bur lington, Ia., J. F. Jennings, who was running the drill, found it had struck layer of sand and wet earth in which was thickly mixed seaweed and small shells at the depth of 150 feet After passing through this the drill struck mass of bones that were go hard the six inch casing was broken and the drill destroyed. Samples of the bone brought to the surface show it to be pure ivory, and 1t is thought the bed of an ancient lake and the bones of some monster of remote period have been discovered. A careful investigation will be made.
 The East Moline company, which is sinking an artesian we'll on its manu- featuring town site just east of Moline, Ills, has been rewarded by striking a good flow of strongly magnetic water. The water is slightly impregnated with sulphur, but is remarkably clear and cool and flows from a depth of LAO feet. The pipe drills are all strongly magnetized from the water, so that nails in almost any quantity on being held near them are seized and suspended by the magnetic current Samples of the water will be sent to Chicago for chem ical analysis. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
War Balloons For Cuba.


 Samuel Andrews, a machinist of New York, has just perfected a war balloon, which he has sold to Cuban insurgents. It has been thoroughly tested in the fields of New Jersey. Instead of the or dinary car it is fitted with an armored box from which bombs can be suspended. The bombs are ignited and released by automatic machinery, and after all are discharged the box explodes, destroying the balloon and the secret mechanism. The machinery is worked by steel spring.
 Andrews claims to have & device by which he can control the direction of the balloon. He will probably go to England, where his brother is a ma chinist in Leeds, and manufacture the war balloons. New York World.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
THE ROAD TOWEALTH
SOME MEN THINK THEY HAVE FOUND
 SUCH A HIGHWAY.
Discovery of an Ancient Roadway Leading to the Summit of California Mountain. Finders Believe It Leads to Immensely Rich Gold Mines.

A huntsman, who has been gunning in the territory lying south of Sweet water dam and along the north slopes of San Miguel mountain in California, has returned to San Diego with story of more than usual interest. While there he came across Heman c. Cooke of San Diego, who has a geological if not a real mining inclination, and another man. They are at work on what has al- ready proved to be something of sur prise, and which may eventually prove to be a very large sized sensation.
 It appears that ill some way Cooke learned that an ancient road had been discovered leading from the river level on the north side to point near the summit of San Miguel. He decided to investigate. but chiefly for entertain ment at first. He took pick and show el, established camp and prepared to make thorough job of it. As he pro- gressed his interest increased, for he soon discovered that below the shifting surface of the mountain side and under the debris of vegetation solid roadbed, we'll defined and thoroughly built, ex- isted. In places were large trees, indi- eating its great age. This road was fol- lowed we'll up into the mountains, and on the way several branch roads, lead- ing to different spurs, were easily traced. All along these roads in places Cooke found pieces of broken rock, which have given what he believes is the clew to the construction of the road. He has some specimens crushed which assayed well in gold and silver.
 This was also supported by the fact that several implements of manifestly ancient make have been found which are believed to be mining tools. Cooke thinks he has traced the road to the end, and at that point has found a mound which he believes is the dump from shaft or tunnel. and his present work is to find the opening which will lead to the mine. He believes its discovery is not far distant, as he has narrowed it down to possible space of about 200 feet square.
 The conclusion is that this is an an- eient and rich mine, or the road would have been made. The discoveries are said to be more interesting to Cooke be- cause more than once he has dreamed of discovering mountain of gold and silver. with tools all at hand for taking out the metal. San Francisco Exam iner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
Chang and Eng's Descendants.

A few miles from Mount Airy, N. O., were the homes of the famous Sia- mese twins, Eng and Chang, who were born in Siam of Chinese parents in 1911. These twins travelled all over the world in charge of their manager, Mir. Bunker, whose name they finally as- sumed. They came at last into Surry county sightseeing. They declared that it was the grandest country they had ever seen, and having already made 8 decent fortune they decided to buy prop erty and settle permanently i'll Surry.
 They met and fell ill love with Miss Adelaide Yates of Wilkes, an adjoining county. Miss Yates was in an awkward predicament, beloved by both, but neither could tell of his affection with out the other hearing it. Finally the matter was settled by Miss Sallie Yates, a sister of Miss Adelaide, consenting to become the bride of one and Miss Ade- laide the other. The parents of the Misses Yates strenuously objected to the double marriage, but the young ladies were not to be deterred, so they eloped, met their lovers on the bank of little stream on the roadside near their home, and, preacher being present, they were quietly married.
 The two couples settled within two miles of Mount Airy, and for several years lived together. Owing to domestic quarreIs, however, two homes were found necessary, and each built com- fortable home. They lived alternate weeks at each others homes, and each raised large family of children, some of whom still live and are among the most prosperous and highly respected people ill Surry county.
 They were probably the most wonder ful of all human phenomena. They lived to an advanced age and were clever, law abiding men. It is said that they would sometimes have their little quarrels, and one would threaten to kick the other over the fence. In 1874 Eng, who had been ill failing health, died very suddenly. Indeed, on awakening one morning his brother Chang found that Eng had died during the night. Physicians were summoned, but before they arrived Chang had died, and they were buried as they had lived-side by side. .--Flemingsburg Times-Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-09-24
Six Feet Seven and Twelve Toes.

Probably one of the largest patients who was ever admitted to Bellevue hos pital, New York, applied to Register Gleeson for treatment the other morn ing. He was Harry L. Currey, 30 years old, d fireman on the tugboat Glen Is land. Currey is 6 feet inches high, and, according to MT. Gleeson, would find difficulty in getting pair of ready made sleeves or gloves in the city that would be large enough for him. An other peculiarity about the big fireman is that he has six toes on each foot, the little toe being divided into two distinct parts. Currey has an organic disease. = New York Sun.