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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

Now IL IL the Boston coatmakers who
propose to put on their coats and stop
work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

II was tho opportunity that made Grant
and sherman and Sheridan famous during
the civil war. Had there been no civil war
what opportunity would have brought out
the splendid capabilities OF the commanding
general, u. $. Grant9 The pages OF history
are repiete with instances where opportunity
presenting itself at an oppOrtuno time was
made much OF. IL IL opportunity, circum.
stances. influence, that makes the PROCESS OF
tho world. OLD NEf'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
Opportunities.

Opportunities.
Taking advantage of opportunities Is what
ccuuts. While you are watching Tor an OPP
portunity there are at least six other men
who are getting their eyes focused on the same
opDortunity. Many "A man is dead broke to-
day because he let a golden opportunity pass
by. He could not see il at the time. but he
secs lt now, when il does him no good. OPP
portunities come TO every man sooner or later
and taking advantage Of them is what counts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

Boston is nearly half-million town,
according TO the census. Good for
Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

Suppose George Boyden did not take ad-
vantage OF the opportunity to obtain posses
sion Of Rulloclxs Point and thus control the
shore resort he has made famous rs Crescent
parkY But he did. He bobbed up serenely
and now that he Is on financial terra hrma ~
begins TO dawn on the people that an oppor-
tunity was caught on the wing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
Il. W. LADD co.
Some
New Things!

Specialties for the season new.
choice, but low in price.
Boston Shopping Bags.
All leather, black, elegantly
made and finished and worth dou-
BILE the price;
l0-inch, only Sl.OC
ll-inch, only l.25
l2-inoh, only LOO
Jokes and Collars.
More of those beauties Ladd's
speoialties yokes and cai--
lor collars, lovely in make and
embroideries. The prices -Sl.2o,
$3.50, $l.75, $500.
Applique Veihngs.
The newest and nobbiest thing
in the constantly changing veil
fancy. Our patterns are very
beautiful. The prices $780, 1oc"
$l.00.
ladies' Handkerchiefs.
All Linen and beautifully em-
broidered in entirely new patterns
The 25c. kind only IL l-2c.
The SOC. kind only 25C.
Umbrellas.
Special close roll, all silk, small
Dresden handles, colors, elegan'
and dainty, only $3.50.
Taffeta silk, all black, small
Dresden handles and close roll,
only 1915.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21
THE WELL-TO-D0 PEOPLE

in the homes of whom The NEWS
is a regular evening companion,
make this newspaper second to none
as an advertising medium for the
price asked.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

WE'LL treat the Royal Clansmen right
'oyally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

You must not expect that some one Is coming
around TO throw gold In your cap, WhiIe
Won rock and read at your ease. IL you do,
you will find out your mistake. You must
have your eyes opened and when the oppor.
tunity aforesaid presents itself, Jump on ~
with both feet. hold 1t fast and don't let IL
get away from you.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

How many married ladies today observe Ia
the man they discarded and said "no" to in
stead OF ''yes," the man who has proven
every way worthy and been successful II
life besides. Some who were piqued at tbt
time or had ''lover's quarrel and went OF
and married the "other fellow. just to ge
even, now mourn the fact that the opportu
nifty was not taken advantage OF.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

Perhaps you have the opportunity offered by
your parents OF attending a private insttu-
tion for learning. Perhaps they have said
Henry or Mary (as the case may bel, your
father and have concluded to send you TO
tho Friends school," IL is the opportunity OF
your young lives. Don't let IL go by. In
after years you may lose your money in the
bank, your house may possibly burn down,
but il you hav. stored away an abundance OF
knowledge you have the power to retrieve
yt,.t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

know dozen men in this and other cities
who, by taking advantage OF an opportunity
that came floating past them, are now ac
counted rich and consequently influential
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-21

Buyers take advantage of the opportunities
offered by the Misht Clothing fariors, ~.
Westminster street. whenever they present
such bargains that have made them famous
among the clothing merchants OF the city
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
WINDHAM

There are many i'll with the grip.
Randall Rhodes recently lost one of his
oxen.
Get your dogs registered on or before
April or the license will cost you double
Rev. F. J. Grimes has been engaged to
supply the Congregational pulpit for
year.
Harry L. Chapman has gone to Shore
ham, with prospect of remaining for the
season.
Sewell Howard has been very i'll for
long time with a complication of troubles,
and does not seem to get better
The remains of Chas. f. Moore, who died
at SaXtons River week before last of pneu-
monia, were brought here for burial.
John A. Gould, while on a trip to Bel
lows Falls had the misfortune to have his
horse slip on the ice and break its leg. The
animal was killed.
Ransey Harrington died last Sunday at
the home of his son, George r. Harrington,
at the age of So years. Mr.. Harrington
was once a stirring business man. He was
carpenter by trade, and was an undertaken
for many years. He held the office of
postmaster several terms. During the last
few years he was very feeble in body and
mind, and made his home with his son,
who has with filial duty cared for him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
SOUTH LONDONDERRY

Charles Belden is visiting his brother in
Park Hill, n. H.
H. S. Taylor made flying trip to town
Il is week.
Hoyt Babbitt is canvassing in the coun-
ty this week for a New York school book
firm.
Elmer Lamson is finishing off tene-
nent in his new house. Walter Daven-
port will soon occupy it.
Lisle and Loren Pierce are both very i'll
with scarlet fever. Inez Ross has just re-
covered from a light attack,
f. W. Gibson returned to Chester Tues
day, and will begin his duties there as prin-
cipal of the High school next Monday.
The Baptist ladies' aid met Thursday
with Mrs. n. A. Wood. A candy pull
was enjoyed by the young people in the
evening,
r. T. Burbee, a deaf-mute well known
by all in town, died Sunday after long
illness and much suffering. The funeral
was held Tuesday at the Baptist church.
An Odd Fellows lodge was instituted in
Weston last week. A large number from
West River lodge of this place attended,
and report a profitable and pleasant time.
The "Dairymaids' cantata" Monday
evening was a complete success. The scarf
drill by seven young ladies was a very
pretty feature of the evening The enter
tainment will be repeated in the near flu
tttra
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
TOWNSHEND.

f. D. Harris has been quite i'll for some
time.
Mrs. L. O. Read has returned to New
York.
Miss Maybelle Gage is home from her
work in Burlington.
f. Wetherbee has made important i'm
provements in his house
Russell Blood begins work with his
brother at Springfield, April l.
Prof. B. J. Kenyon has gone to Ogdens-
burg, n. Y, and will be absent some
months.
Mrs Angie Brown of Massachusetts
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs S. W. Bishop
Grace Blood spends her ten days vaca-
tion from school in Mortified, with her
parents in this place.
The Good Templars give literary enter
tainment in the town hall, Saturday night,
and cordially invite the public patronage.
Miss Milton closed a very profitable
series of meetings here last Sunday even
ing. A gracious spirit has pervaded the
services and we trust much good has been
done.
Mrs. Ora ODER has been quite i'll, but is
now convalescing. Her daughter, Mrs.
Flora Taylor, with her husband, came
down from Ludlow to care for her, but
Mr.. Taylor has returned to his work in
that place
The funeral services of Miss Lillian Red
field last Saturday were very largely attend
ed. Rev. Mr.. Hardy conducted the ser
vices, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Meacham. B.
j. Kenyon played the organ and Mr.. and
Mrs Harry Franklin, Mrs. Annie Sage and
c. w. Meacham sang appropriate pieces.
Among the friends from abroad were Mrs.
Eastman, sister of Mrs. Redfeld and Mr..
Redfield's brother. Much sympathy is felt
for the family in their great bereavement.
The funeral of Franklin b. Lawrence
Sunday afternoon was conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Meacham, b. j. Kenyon presided at
the organ and Mrs. James Stoddard. his
daughter, Mrs Annie Sage, GeJg1 \
Brooks and Russell Blood rendered appro-
pirate music. There yTds a very large at
tendance of peiChbora and friends. OF
the five married daughters, four were pres
eat, hls Persons with Ber husband from
Lowell Mass, Mrs. Hattie Livermore of
Somerville, Mass, Mrs. Addie Rand of
Boston and Mrs. Wilder T. I'd her husband
of Dummerston. Pe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
WILMINGTON.

Miss Marion S. Adams of Saxtons River
academy is spending her vacation in town.
Several of the farmers have begun sugar
ing, but the flow of sap has been very
limited.
Mrs. A. S. Boyd and F. E. Barnards
little child have been very i'll this week,
but both are improving,
c. NJ. Russell has removed his insurance
office from the town hall building and will
occupy rooms in his house on West Main
street.
Chas. f. Stearns of Brooklyn, n. y, is
in town this week. 1t is expected that he
will erect a new house on West Main street
this summer
At the town meeting on Tuesday it was
voted by quite large majority not to adopt
the graded school system for the town. 1t
is expected that the school directors will
provide suitable accommodations for ad-
vanced students.
Herbert l.. Fox and Miss Martha Law
ton were married on Wednesday evening.
March 20, at the home of the brides
mother, Rev. II. A. Abbott officiating.
Only the nearest relatives and friends were
present. The presents were numerous
and beautiful.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
WHITINGHAM.

Eliza Chase is at A. Chase's
Hattie Douglas spent Sunday with friends in
town.
Abraham Chase is again housed with rheuma-
tism
A Demorest prize speaking contest is being
talked of.
Mrs. Calista Upton is caring for some Of the
sick ones at Jacksonville
The water in the big pond is very low, seriously
inconvenienciBg the mill owners.
Tuesday was the first sap day A few have be.
gun work in their sugar orchards
Mrs. Alma Taylor has been visiting her father
Dea. o. B. Wheeler, who is failing
John Gillette had the misfortune to cut his
knee quite severely with double baded ak last
Thursday.
The supper at Green Mountain hall, April 49,
will be in charge of Mrs. A. p. Godthwait and
Newton Dix
William Sprague is at work for Albert Faulkner
and Arthur Browning Of Rowe for O. r. Chase
through sugaring
Charlie Mcknight is improving. His friend
Ned Bucklin, nursed him through the severest
of his illness last week
c. s. Chase was at home during the court recess
returning by team Monday. Snow squalls, sun
shine, and thunder shower all in one afternoon
made 1t anything but desirable travelling.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
NEWFANE,

Mrs. Park, at the age of almost S. is
apparently rallying from catarrhal pneu-
monia.
Court officials have appointed II. A..
Carpenter notary public by request of the
Grand Army.
DIR. Weston, late of this place, has been
engaged to deliver the Memorial day ad-
dress in Dorset
F. j. johnson of Riverview farm has
made 300 pounds of sugar since last week
Thursdays tapping.
Public exercises of Birchard post on Me
mortal day, in the order of alternating
come here this year.
Miss Williams has decided to resume
teaching the village school, and the Will
Evansville school is to be taught by Miss
Grace Plat.
\ new kind of snow-plow, called the
"Florence," did good work yesterday in the
hands of its ten-year-old girl inventor.
Mrs. Henry Downs of Newton, Mass,
arrived this week to care for her aged par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. RawsOn, who are down
with the prevailing sickness.
Toner j. Twitchell went this week to
begin clerkship in A. L. Fosters clothing
store of Hartford, where Clifford Pratt is.
The store is one OF the largest in New Eng
land and has in its prosperous history been
pleased to employ many clerks of country
training.
Visitors in court seemed to be interested
in he railroad case tried on Tuesday.
Eight lawyers were said to be engaged in
it, and eight railroad commissioners were
present. Lawyers Writers and PrOuty
from the north part of the state were
among the counsel.
Good for the less hardy phoebe, if it is
proved by the evidence of things seen that
it lid follow the lead of its CHEEKY and ro-
bust friend, the chickadee. 1t will be
counted another cheerful sign of early
spring. One is thereby reminded of the
surprising rallying power of the feeble and
aged from the depression of body and
mind caused by prevailing influenza, espec-
tally where natural and cultivated courage
have beer factors i'll recovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
HINSDALE. N. b.

Hope Chatauqua circle meets next Mon
day evening with Mrs. J. r. Holman.
5. c. Smith has sold out his bakery in
Stebbins block to George Guy of Littleton
Miss Lila Richardson of Westminster,
Vt, former teacher here, has been visit
ing in town this week.
Thirteen members of Queen Esther Re
bekah lodge attended a meeting of the Re
bekahs in Brattleboro Tuesday evening.
The Winchester Creamery company is
putting in a separator into one of p. W.
Taylor's buildings, for the accommodation
of its patrons in this section.
The contest in oratory of the Junior class
of the Hinsdale High school takes place at
the town hall this evening. There has
been a good advance sale of tickets.
The Harper's Ferry jubilee singers gave
pleasing entertainment in the Congrega-
tional church Monday evening. There was
a fair attendance. The Guy Brothers ia
nous Ministries also showed at the town
hall on the same evening to a good audi
ence.
The funeral of Bourne Spooner was held
in the Congregational church SUNDAY at >
O'Clock, Rev. Stephen Smith officiating.
Sheridan post, G.. A. r., Sheridan Relief
corps and Valley Commandery Golden
Cross, attended in a body. The pulpit
was draped in flag and also the casket.
The floral tributes were very beautiful.
| The body was placed in the tomb in Pine
Grove cemetery.
NJ. V. Cotton, who has kept restaurant
and domestic bakery in TOdd's Main street
block for the past Is years, has sold out
his entire stock and fixtures TO the Worden
Co. They have been selling the stock out
at auction this week and will make extern
sive changes in the store. An arch will
connect this store with their present one.
and they will move their stock of iewelrv.
etc, in the news room in town hall block
into this room, making large combination
store. Mr. Cotton will probably move to
his Cascade farm situated on the Mortified
road.
Pomona grange meets next Wednesday.
April ,, with Wantastiquet grange. The
meetings will be held in the town hall. The
morning session will be for patrons only.
while the afternoon session will be open to
the public. Dinner will be served in
Grand Army hall. Following is the pro
gram for the afternoon session: Address of
welcome, Master Frank A. Davis: re-
Spouse, Park f. Wright, Lincoln grange :;
song, Grange quartet; recitation, Miss
Florence Gray; essay, Frank Rouillard:
song, Mrs. Cora H. Smith; recitation, Miss
Adelia NJ. Barrows; reading, Miss Char
lotte Slate; song, Grange quartet essay,
Mrs. Abbie j. Wood; reading, Miss Grace
Day; paper on the question, Harvey jew
ell, Arlington grange; question for discus
sion, "Does immigration affect the farming
interests of the country? If so, howe"
speakers, q. p. Slate, l.. F. Liscom. S. O.
Davenport, d. W. Stearns, W. Rouilard,
H. O. Spaulding, Keene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
PUTNEY.

Bear in mind the fact that your dog IL
cense will be raised to 81 after April /.
Miss Jennie E. Pierce comes home from
Ncrthfeld Mass, today for a short vsca-
ton.
George Sleeper has moved into the house
with George Parker this week and will
help carry on the farm this summer.
The statement in last weeks issue that
the late James Jeffts lived with Dorr
Clough, was erroneous. For the past 16
years Mr.. Jeffts has lived with Dana
Clough.
The ladies of the Congregational church
will serve sugar supper in their vestry
from 6 to s o'clock tonight, following
which will be an apron sale. All are cor
daily invited
The managers of the steam mill on the
Corser lot were rather unlucky Tuesday.
The key which keys the piston-rod and
the cross-head together came out, with a
result which is well known to mechanics.
"The turn of the tide" which is being
prepared by the Sons of Temperance, will
be presented in the town hall next We'd
nesday evening, April 3. The play is given
for the purpose of raising their debt and
should be well attended.
The auction sale of the estate of the late
George Holton was well attended Wednes-
day afternoon. The homestead was sold
to Harrison Townshend for 5000 F. L.
Pierce bought the Miller lot of so acres of
timber land and pasturage, for $40.
The managers of the piano fund are
preparing for an elaborate concert to be
given soon. Local talent will be assisted
by Mrs. w. +. Hubbard and Francis w.
Crosby of Brattleboro, and Miss Annie
Way and Miss Nettie Wheeler of Bellows
Falls. This will be one of the very few en-
tertainments of real worth that have been
given here this winter, Further particu-
lars will be given later.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
At the Churches.

Rev f. W. Sharp will exchange pulpts with
Rev W. l. Todd of Springfield this state, next
Sunday.
At the Methodist church Sunday morning Rev
W. l. Todd will preach at II O'Clock Sacrament
of the Lords supper and baptism at the close Of
sermon; Sunday school at 1890; Junior league at
$3.50; Epworth league at : p. NJ: praise and
PRAYER meeting at $50; prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 7:30
AT the Congregational church Sunday morning
Rev f. p Seymour will preach upon THE call of
the cross Text. John XIV 81, Arise let us
go hence Sunday school follows this service;
Junior Endeavor meeting at p. NJ; Christian
Endeavor conservation meeting at =: preaching
service at $50 p. NJ; regular prayer meeting
Thursday evening at 1870.
Rev, Edwin F. Mitchell will preach at the Bap-
tlst church Sunday morning at lO45 seats free l
theme, Christian mission of mercy " Text
John III, IL God sent not his Son into the world
TO condemn the world, but that the world through
him might be saved Sunday school at -; Chris
tian Endeavor meeting a, = p. NJ; prayer meeting
Thursday evening at 80
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.


We had all kinds of weather in one day
on Monday, snow, rain, sunshine and even
a thunder shower.
Florence Bennett returned on Monday
from Wilmington, where she has been the
past winter. Let young people return, we
shall have none too manyif we keep them
ALL
Some sugar makers began sugaring last
week, but the weather was not very propi-
tious This week bids fair to be fairly
good sugar weather, but it is expected that
the sugar season will be a short one.
Dr. Minnie Leavitt, who lectured in the
Baptist church last Thursday evening, is a
very interesting speaker, and handles her
subject as one "who knows whereof she
affirms." We are sorry that there could
not have been more ont to hear her but the
travelling was very bad.
The ladies' benevolent society voted last
week to contribute 500 of their funds,
toward building the new Baptist chapel,
and also voted that the money remaining
in the treasury, with what they shall earn
the present year up to the annual meeting,
shall be devoted to furnishing the chapel
when it is completed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
WEST HALIFAX

Alden Woods is quite H.
Agents for school hooks seem to be numerous.
L. II Baou is quite in from hemorrhage Of the
lungs.
Samuel VIM Of Amherst Mass is visiting rel.
atives IN town.
+. d. CLARK, who has been in North Adams sew
eral days, has returned.
j. G.. Thompson of Northampton has been in
town few days on business
People are just beginning sugaring IL looks
as though sugaring would be short and sweet
There was a dance at +. O Hills the goth About
a dozen couple were present and good time is
the verdict
The school directors seem to be short of teach
ers, aud there is talk Of consolidating some Of
the districts or schools
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
VERNON.

Clarence Newton has been visiting in
Springfield during the past week.
Ora johnson has gone from Mr.. Whit
hed's to Hinsdale, where he has obtained
a situation.
The ladies' sewing circle will meet with
Mrs. A. Withheld Wednesday, April 5. All
are cordially invited.
Willie Heard goes to Ashby, near Fitch
burg, this week, where he is to work for a
market gardener and farmer.
Fred Thompson moves to Chicopee
next week, where he will find more en-
ployment at his trade as a carriage painter.
r. L. johnson lost one of his most val
liable horses a few days ago. 1t was suf-
fering from collie, and in its struggles burst
a blood vessel and bled to death.
John Howe, who died several weeks ago
at Providence, was brought here and buried
on Tuesday in the family cemetery lot. Mr..
Howe was the last one of the family of
Hon. Ebenezer Howe, and has lived in
Providence, r. l., since about 1850 The
remains were accompanied by the widow,
Mrs. Louise Howe, and her son, Arthur
Howe, and wife, who returned as far as
Greenfield on the afternoon train.
Mrs. Celia Howe and her sister, Miss f..
M. Putnam, for several years one of our
most successful teachers, and greatly be
loved by her pupils and acquaintance,
moved to Greenfield on Monday, where w.
NJ. Howe has leased place at 10 Congress
street. Mr.. Howe is to travel westward
April in the interest of Cutler, Lyons d
Field, shoe manufacturers, representing
the house in three of the western states
The firm is fortunate in securing the serv-
ices of such an enterprising young man,
whose strict integrity and keen sense of
honor will surely bring ultimate success.
Although deeply regretting his removal
him god-speed in his new field of labor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-29
LINDEN.
Race Record 2'l5i Sire, Madison Wilkes
2i24 ga by George Wilkes, 1922 dam,
Lady Aaude, by Young Trustee.

7 linden was foaled July ?, 1886. is a rich bav
II IN color, stands l5-2 and weighs 1923 DouDds
He is OF kind disposition and his conformation is
OF the best. Linden has proved himself a game
race horse and his record of 2:l5 is no limit 10
ms speed, as he has repeatedly shown quarters in
81 seconds. He took first premium over ali
stations at the Valley Fair, Brattleboro. Vi. in
1888. He is very attractive horse and has many
admirers. many
ooro, Vt, on the fair grounds where he can ha
seen after May !, He will be in charge of q a
winchester No. ! Chestnut street Brattleboro
colt ''0 4'i'''ien
Linden Is getting some very nice colts which
VIII no doubt be heard from later on This will
Undoubtedly be the last season that the nuhlic
vii have an opportunity TO breed to Linden for
-. Circulars sent on application, giving pedi.
gree etc. Address, J. +. CLARK. Hoivoke
street. Brattlehoro. Vt 10 u'