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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Arthur w. Peters starts next Mon
day with ten fine Morgan horse which
b is taking to parties in Saratoga, N.
Y. 1t shows the popularity of the
Morgan stock.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Mrs. j M. Warden was quickly tip
ped out of sleigh Monday, but for
tunately was uninjured.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

The annual village meeting takes
place at the Engine House next Mon.
day afternoon at one o'clock. The
voters should turn out and elect COM
petent men to fill the offices.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Ill. W Gwyn goes to Burlington, N
) where he has fine position as
book keeper for large iroa pipe and
fittings establishment.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

The once famous Strickland plows
can be newly retltted by consulting j
w. Murkland of Barton, VT, whose
advertisement in another column will
give desirable information to those
farmers who use pillow points, etc.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

The directors of the Bradford Saw
ings Bank and Trust Co., presented an
elegant silver service tc Warren Good
winas wedding present in token of
their high esteem for him.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Rev. Mr.. Barnard has been very busy
in fellowship meetings this week al
West Newbury and Newbury.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Mrs. Ruth Hartwell was removed to
Sam Hartwell' S last Friday. The old
lady has got acclimated to her new
quarters and seems quite contented.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

In the account of The installation of
Washburn w. r. G. III our last issue,
the name of Mrs. Ada e Shaw should
have appeared as junior vice president
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

w. j. Eddy has been here this week
on a brief visit. He is located at Paw
tucket, II. l., where he has good job
at watch repairing in large jewelry
house.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Word has just been received from
Portland, Oregon that DR.. I'll. f. Ste
vens is critically ill with kidney dis
aase.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

There was baked chicken entertain.
ment at Col. A. M. Dickey's hen house
last Friday night at half past ten
O'Clock The fire alarm sounded gen.
eral invitation and free tickets. The
fire caught from an oil stove by which
the building was heated, and it was en-
tirely consumed.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

From present appearances if the diff
ferent departments make as good a
showing in regard to their expenses
for The year as the village has, and
with equally as good management our
taxes for 1895 will be very materially
reduced. Outside of Village and
Graded School will not exceed lis
per cent. and inside 20 per cent.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

The lecture by the Rev. Elihu Sno.s
of White River Junction will be post
poned to Feb 9Th, on account of the
Teachers Institute.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Carter 81 Churchill of Lebanon have
our thanks for a very artistic calendar
which they kindly remembered us
with
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25
Concord & Montreal R. R., Northern Div.

HAvERHILL STATION.
Trains North.
Mor,~.,, and Ct Paul Night Expires ssh 100 m
Paper Train, 9iS d. IN
Montreal Express, a'oo p m
Mail, aS7 p m
White Mt. Express, 7'o2 p III
Trains South.
Montreal Express, a4o a. M
Accommodation, OBS a. m
Mail. 1924 d. m
Accommodation, asp "'
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Dr. G. B. Billiard of St. J,hnsbury
was in town Monday to see Col. A. M.
Dickey, who continues quite i'll.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
I'll. w. Gwyn is very sick and 1t is
thought that she cannot recover.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25
. Bradford. Village and Town .

G. G. Farnham of Buffalo spent a
day or two in town this week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Mrs. f. o. Leonard has been quite
seriously i'll thi, week, but is now
thought to be improving.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Northern Salt Pork 10 cents pound
at the Bradford Meat Market.
Pres FOR SALE Inquire of j. A.
Aldrich, Bradford. 1915
shall have Wilkes Barre stove and
egg coal on track this week. Price
81 per ton, 2240 los.
14-l5 H. A. WINsHIP, Agent.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Charles Jones is in Boston this week
to effect settlement with the Winship
creditOrs,s
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25
Boston & Maine R. R. PaSSul1pSiC DlV.

Time Table. Commencing Oct. I, 1894.
Trains leave Bradford
SOUTH BOUND
For concord, Manchester, Nashua, Loweli
and Boston I.ss a. m, 10 20 a. m, 724 D. III
For Worcester and Providence, IS, 10 20 am
For BeIlows Falls, Brattleboro Greenfield,
Northampton, Springfield, Hartford, New Haven
New York, IS, 1923. a. M,
For North Thetford, Norwich, White River
Junction IS, 1923 a. m, 724P.m.
For WayStations to White River Junctlon
1919 a. m 7.24 p. M
NORTH BOUND.
For Wells River, McIndos, Barnet, ST.
Johnsbury, Lyndonvllle, Barton, Newport. 1855
oIaa M, IS, Gas p. m:
For WAY Stations to Newport, o.I3 a. m,
asp, m.
For Montreal, 1855 a. M, ass, Gas p M
For Quebec, 1855 a. M, 255, o'25 P. M
d. J. FLANDERS.
Gen'l Pass. Agent.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Cold weather has started brisk
work for masons in the construction of
open fire places. In this connection a
word about wood mantles is timely
and may be valuable to o ur readers.
There is no place in Boston, perhaps
none in the country, where mantles
can be bought at such low prices as at
the Paine Furniture Co., 48 Canal st.
They sell charming mantle oak for
less than a low-priced carpenter would
charge to build it of pine.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

There was quiet and pretty we'd
ding at the Methodist parsonage last
evening. at o'clock. Warren w.
Goodwin, the popular and faithful tel
Ter of the Bradford Savings Bank and
Trust Company, and Miss Mary E.
Pillsbury. daughter of B. t. Pillsbury,
were the contracting parties. Vernon
A. Doty was best man and Miss Geor-
gia s. Erwin bridesmaid. The beauti-
full service of the Church of England
was used and at the conclusion of the
ceremony the bride was presented by
the officiating clergyman, Rev. l.. p.
Tucker. with the book containing the
ritual used i'm the service and the GER
tificate of marriage. Mr.. and Mrs.
Goodwin were the recipients of sever
al presents at their home. Both are
we'll known in the town and they re-
ceive the congratulations and best
wishes Of host of friends.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25
Special Announcements.

ssrobituary notices and Resolutions 8 cents line
Reading notices under Special Announcement 10 cents
line, each insertion, among locals 20 cts. Gard Of
Thanks SO cents.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25
MONTPELIER and Wells River Railroad.

Leave Montpelier at go p m, 1910 p. m 800 p m
Leave ellis River at $500 a. m o:s8 M, 3:I5 p m
w. A. SrowELL, Supt F.W. MORSE, G. P. A.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

Print Wrappers. A few
Wooden Dresses left which
we shall close out $3.50
for $500; $500 for $3.50;
$500 for $4.75. A good
opportunity to get a dress.
You can save time and
money by purchasing one
of them.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25

All purely business notices pubhed in reading col
uns and all advertisements Of churches. Sabbath school,
fairs excursions &c.. where money is expected to be
ssaIized-w be charged at regular rates. Editorial
sotces Of such affairs will be pubshedfres.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-01-25
Life Insurance Go.

When a man has no insur-
ance on his property he is in
the insurance business himself.
He is in the place that belongs
to the insurance company.
Can you afford to insure your
house against fire yourself!
No!
Can you afford to insure
against death ? No!
But you had better insure
yourself than your house. Your
house could be replaced.
You are forty times more
liable to be cut down by death
or a disabling accident than
your house is to be burned
down.
There is $5,OOO,O 100000 of
life insurance in force in this
country and the amount is in
creasing monthly.
People of all classes are
learning that they cannot afford
to insure themselves
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23
She Was a Lady.

A short, broad-necked young man with
hair the color of parsnip and the honest
sunburn of the cornfield on his face and
hands, walked into the Office of q Detroit
hotel one night last week and wrote on the
register in large and scrawly hand:
"Jonas Bebee and lady, Michigan"
s'She's your wife, suppose?" queried
the clerk as he looked at the record.
You bet! Bin my birdie since o'clock
this morning.
Then you'd better put her down as your
wife"
"Jess as yop say" replied Jonas, and he
took the pen and made the entry to read !:
"Jonas Bebee and wife, who is lady"
"She's lady, is she?" growled the clerk
as he scanned the new record.
''You kin bet your last dollar she is"
heartily exclaimed the new-made hus-
band. Eyes, sir. you kin gamble your
last shilling that she's lady from tip to
toe Is that entry all right now?"
Eyes, it'll do, guess"
sThen gimme room and burned good
one, too, and we want beefsteak and
mashed 'taters fur supper. Yes, sir, she's
a real lady, Sarah is, and that's how I cum
to fall in love with her. Took her to a
picnic, and while every other blamed
woman ate punkin pie out of their hands
she put hern on chip and used silver
fur spoon! You bet she's a lady, and if
you ketch her putin her knife in her
mouth at the table I'll slap So on the bill
and never say word. Detroit Free Press.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23
DIED IN HER CABIN.
An Old Woman Who Was Missed Found
Dead in Bed.

Catherine Mann, an old woman who has
been living in little holding in Dublin
Canyon. near Haywards, was found dead
yesterday morning by neighbors whose
curiosity was excited by her absence. Mrs.
Mann has one son and husband living,
but has lived alone in her small home for
many years. Her son is in Alaska, and
no one knows just where to find her hus-
band. She owned the property in which
she lived and it is supposed that she has
other wealth, as she always appeared to be
able to supply all her wants.
She was last seen in the evening, about
four days ago, and was then in her usual
good health. AS she was not seen Satur-
day or Sunday her neighbors went to her
cabin to ascertain the reasons. They
found the door open and the old woman
lying with her head hanging over the side
of the bed and large pool of blood be-
meath it on the floor. 1t was at first
thought that murder had been commit
ted, and report to that effect was quickly
circulated.
At the inquest last evening nephew of
the deceased, John Sharky of San Fran
cisco, testified that he had not seen his
aunt for four months, but that he knew
she never wanted anything. An examina-
ton of the deceased and of the room was
made by Coroner Baldwin, who is also a
practicing physician, and it was evident
that Mrs. Mann's death was due to inter-
nal hemorrhage. She was f1eshy woman
and subject to occasional attacks of heart
failure,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23
HAS JOINED BOOTHS ARMY
The Oldest Odd Fellow in the
World Becomes a Sal
vationist.
Captain Williams Tells His Story
From the Platform of the
Army Barracks.

When the Salvation Army opens the Peo-
ple's Theater, Oakland, Thursday evening,
the star attraction will be Captain Thomas
c. Williams, the Oldest Odd Fellow in the
world. Last Sunday Captain Williams
marched with the Salvationists. and after
ward made speech from the platform.
"When l came to Oakland" he said,
there was not thing here but oak trees,
and I've seen this city grow up from moth
ing. / helped to build the first church in
Oakland, and assisted at the building of
many since. l worked ten years ago, help
ing to build the Salvation Castle on Eighth
street that the army will soon have to
leave. 1 am now 81 years old, and have
been Christian since I was 10.
Gin 1849, when was middle-aged man,
l made up my mind to come to California,
and / have been here ever since. l was
then at Detroit, Mich, and when we de-
cided to come out here we took passage on
q brand-new ship, and we named her the
Eureka. 1t was the happiest time l re-
member, that passage out. The boys
made me cook, and they said the only OBJ
lection they would make to my praying
would be if I didn't have the meals on
time-and there wasn't meal behind time
all the passage out, for Christians are not
late as rule.
"WeIl, I've served the Lord seventy-two
years and am happy | have done SO. 1t
paws to serve God, and if there had been a
Salvation Army when / was converted
should have joined it then, for l was a
shouting Methodist. 1 was converted be-
fore General Booth was born, but at this
time of life consider it privilege to stand
side by side with his followers in their war;
fare against wickedness. It is not much
use arguing with me at my time OF life,
because / know whereof | speak and am
not specializing. And if I had to live my
life over again / would serve the Lord the
whole ninetyone years"
Although his hair is silyery white and
his back little bent, Captain Williams is
very bright mentally and there is hot the
least indication of feebleness in his speech
or his recollections.
Captain Williams is the oldest Odd Eel
low in the world, having joined the order
first in Detroit, in 1924. In those days it
was not necessary that member should
have attained his majority. He is a native
of Cumberland, England, and went to sea
when he was but II years old. He was
captain of q vessel on the lakes when he
was first made an Odd Fellow. OF the
crowd that came out in 1849 he only re-
members two who are living, George Hea-
cock, an Alameda banker, and Senator
Jones of Nevada. After coming to Cali
fornia be did not remain long at mining,
but engaged in fruit-growing, and at one
time owned large ranches in Santa Clara
and San Mateo counties. Captain Will
liams has one son and one daughter living.
The son is prosperous farmer of Santa
Clara and the daughter is grandmother,
living in Detroit. Two stepsons reside
in San Francisco.
Captain Williams is q member of Cali
fornia Lodge No. l of San francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23
LATEST OAKLAND NEWS,
An Electric Road to Livermore
Valley Depends on a
Franchise.
DIED IN HER LONELY CABIN.
Residents OF FruitvaIe Are Opposed
to the Licensing of Road
side Resorts.

Next Monday the Supervisors will take
up the franchise applied for by G. P Van
dercook for an electric railroad from Fruit
vale to the Corral Hollow coal mines in the
Livermore Valley. The matter is assured
the backing necessary to put it through,
provided the necessary franchise and rights
OF way can be obtained.
The route has been carefully surveyed,
and Mr.. Vandercook says that the cars can
be run to the top of the hill to the Mines
where the coal can be hoisted by means of
an endless cable or tramway. The grade
to the top of the hill will be only 5 per cent
and the plans call for very substantial
roadbed, over which it will be possible to
haul all kinds of heavy freight. The COM
pany's intention is to make the hauling of
coal and freight a special business. The
settling Of the country after active opera
tlons at the mine commence will supply
the passenger traffic.
The total length of the new road from
Broadway, Oakland, to the mines is thirty
three miles, and the projectors state they
have secured the right of way for all the
distance, although in one or two instances
there is proviso attached which the
company can grant without trouble.
The road VIII pass through LlVermore
and the citizens of that place are extend
ing it every encouragement in their power.
Should the franchise be granted work will
be commenced at once and will be pushed
toward completion from both ends. The
coal mines have been thoroughly tested
and large amount of capital is being in
vested in them.
The Alameda and San Joaquin County
Railroad Company filed its amended arti-
cles of incorporation yesterday and its
purpose of this company is also largely the
developing of the Corral Hollow mines,
but it will reach tidewater at the northern
port. The Vandercook road will reach
tidewater at Oakland, though the par
ticular point on the water front cannot be
decided until the franchise is granted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23
END OF THE WATER WAR,
Rival Companies Across the
Bay Are Maneuvering to
Maintain Rates.
OFFER OF LEASE TO OAKLAND.
w. j. Dingee Ready to Give That
City the Control Of His Plant
for Six Years.

There is prospect that the water war in
Alameda County will be ended by the
combination of the opposing companies or
by an agreement to maintain rates. By
the existing war the water rates at Oak
land have been reduced about 50 per cent
during the past year, and the general SER
vice is better than it ever was before.
The Contra Costa Company has always
fought against the reductions, but has
gone heavily into the fight brought on by
the Dingee Company and there have been
some bitter contests in the City Council.
Each corporation has about 5000 patrons
within the city limits, it is estimated, with
the municipal patronage divided, but both
of the companies have enormous capital
invested, and the stockholders are looking
for better returns from their money. The
city of Alameda is portion of the field
laid out by the Dingee Company, but the
mains have not been laid and it is under
stood that there will be no present compe-
tition in that part of the territory.
When Dingee first went into Alameda
with his prospective water company the
old company offered to lease it's works to
the city for two years at nominal rental,
with the privilege of purchase at the ex-
piration of the lease, but the City Trustees
rejected the offer as merely intended to
head off the Alvarado mpetition. Now
the prospect of the competition Is consid-
cred to be more distant than ever, and
there is some talk among the citizens of
stablishing a municipal water system to
supply Alameda alone.
Oakland also may own water system
eventually, and there is now in existence a
special committee of the Council to con-
slider the advisability of buying or leasing
the Dingee works.
Mr.. Dingec some time ago made propo-
sition to some of the Councilmen, at pri-
vate meeting, that the city lease the water
plant for six years at 5 per cent on the
actual cost of the system, and give Oakland
an opportunity to determine the value or
disadvantage of municipal ownership. Six
votes in the Council, with the concurrence
of the Mayor, are sufficient to obtain a
lease OF the works, but the purchase that
was previously proposed could not be con-
summated without two-thirds vote at q
special election and the issuance of bonds.
1t is not believed, however, that the city
will assume control of the Dingee prop
erty, and it is generally conceded that if
the offer is rejected there will be COM
promise by the rival companies and per-
haps consolidation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23
SEEKING INDUCEMENTS.
A Bicycle Factory Anxious to Locate in
This State.

Bicycle Factory Anxious to Locate in
This State.
M. J. Keller. president of the Oakland
Board of Trade, has received the following
letter from the Manufacturers and Pro-
ducers' Association of San Francisco:
Dear Sir: We are to-day in receipt of a letter
on the subject OF the location of bicycle fac
tory in this State, in which the writer asks
'whatthe inducements would be to a company
made up of men thoroughly conversant with
the business, with influence in the trade to
warrant the sale OF 5000 in 1896 and greater
probability OF selling $780," The people COM
posing the company have been engaged in the
manufacture of the finest machines in the mar
ket, and would wish to confine themselves
chiefly to that grade. The factory would en-
ploy between 100 and $50 men.
Would you kindly communicate with this
Office at your earliest convenience advising US
as TO what inducements could be offered for
the location OF this factory in your vicinity?
A similar letter has been sent to several
other cities in the State, and whichever
sends the most prompt reply will get
the factory. North Oakland is anxious to
secure the investment, and an improve
ment association has been suggested for
that purpose.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-23

ley Railroad has been placed with the Judson
Iron Works OF North Oakland.
Oakland turner's crowned their members last
night who were victorious at the recent festival
of the order held at Los Angeles.
There is a strong opposition among residents
at Fruitvale to the establishment of any more
resorts on the San Leandro road.
P H. Felly asked that his house be assessed
for $1,000 yesterday, but his request was de-
MED when he said it was insured for $4,000
James Scott, boy 10 years old, is suffering
from acute blood poisoning, supposed to have
been contracted while bathing in the estuary.
The Oakland Turner's deny the story that
several OF their members misbehaved them
selves at Saturdays picnic. The rowdies were
not members of the vereins.
Three men suspected OF firing haystacks were
brought into town by a Constable from Pied
mont yesterday. They were given ten days as
Migrants pending Investigations.
John Martin and Joe Schmidt were caught
early yesterday morning as they were leaving
a house. One had clothes, the other chickens.
They are charged with burglary.
Livermore has decided to receive the Saliva
ton Army characters in royal style. Major
Keppel is to go to that place next Sunday and
the event is attracting as much attention as q
circus.
T. ]. Sullivan road foreman of the Niles road
district, notified the Supervisors yesterday that
he had bored two wells in that district for
sprinking purposes, which he desires the
board to inspect and pay for.
J. G. Mattos requested the Supervisors yes
terday TO levy against Union High School Dis
trict of Centerville tax of $4,000 for the
purpose of maintaining the Union High School
at that place for the next year.
James McPeak, who recently caused the ar
rest of the wife of J. w. Linahan for battery,
has brought suit against husband and wife for
1929 damages. McPeak's arm WAS broken by
blow from Mrs. Linahan's broom.
wv. Peck and others asked the Supervisors
yesterday for the opening OF q country road
from the railroad station at Sunol northerly
toward Dublin. James birmingham, Charles
Hadsel and the County Surveyors were ap-
pointed receivers to report TO the board on the
subject
The application to have the decree of distri-
button in the estate of Effie Hassler Hood set
aside was yesterday continued for four weeks.
The deceased was the wife of the late DR.. John
Hood of Haywards and the petitioner claims to
have been wife also.
A deed from James Black granting water
right in Washington Township to Alameda
County was accepted yesterday. 1t will cost
about $1,000 to supply pipe and tanks for the
purpose of rendering the value from those
rights available for sprinkling purposes.