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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.


British warships are gathering at Blue
fields.
Steamer Mariposa's cargo is on fire al
Liverpool.
Southern cotton mills arel.reported
prosperous.
Premier Turner of Victoria, b. c., has
decided not to retire.
All Souls Unitarian church at Green
field, Mass, was dedicated.
Two women drawn ON a Denver Jury
were discharged by the Judge.
British cruisers need W continue pa.
trolling the South Sea islands.
Whisky trust stockholders seem inert
relative to the reorganization scheme.
The Toronto Worlds proprietor was ar
rested for publishing special Sunday
edition.
Herbert w. Bowen. OF New York, now
consul at Barcelona, Is to be consul general
at that place.
Mgr. May, vicar general of the diocese OF
Brooklyn, Is seriously sick from q drop.
steal affection.
A. L. Dennison, known as "the father
of American Matchmaking" died at Bir-
mingham, Eng.
b. b. Kimball, q carriage manufactures,
Of Kingston, N. H., has failed His lia-
bilities are said to be about $4,000.
The work of manufacturing smokeless
powder will be begun at tho torpedo sta.
ton at Newport, X. l., the new plant hav-
ing been completed.
A fence of wire netting, 800 miles long,
Is one of the wonders of Australia. 1t
was erected for the purpose Of combining
the rabbits to a certain district.
A Parsee sacred fire, which Is burning
I'm temple at Leiguie, Persia, is known
to have not been extinguishcd since the
days of Rapiboreth, who lived ID centuries
ago.
The civil marriage OF Signorina Jo-
sephine, daughter Of Prime Minister
Crispi, to Prince Lingualossa, was cele-
brated in the presence Of high officials at
Naples.
Thomas j. Lally was given verdict Of
ESQ In his case against the knights of La
Dor of Lynn, Mass, TO recover pay for
time which he lost because Of boycott
against him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11

NIAGARA, Ont, Jan, ll.-Last eyenins
three American soldiersdbrom Fort Nj
agara tried TO cross the river to this town
When within 200 yards of shore the boat
became fast in the moving ice. Aftcl
drifting for some time wave struck the
boat, upsetting 1t. The soldiers sue
ceeded in climbing on the bottom Of the
boat and called for help to the crowd oI
spectators who lined the beach, unable t.
do anything to assist them. After cling
ing to the boat for an hour, the soldiers,
one by one, dropped of and were
drowned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11

ticipated that Important action may be
taken in view of the depleted revenues Of
the governments
Mr.. Wilson intends to call mp the reso-
lution introduced by Representative
Pence regarding revenue to be raised by
a beer tax, and the probability Is that IL
will be favorably reported. Mr.. Wilson's
bill for taking of the i-i0th OF q cent diff
ferential on sugar from countries paying
an expert bounty will also be considered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
Criticised Congress.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Jan. H.
The third annual meeting OF the Vermont
Maple Sugar Makers association was held
here yesterday. Frank Kenfleld presided,
aud In his annual address severely criti.
cised the action of congress abolishing %h,
sugar bounty The exhibit of maple prod
ucts was pronounced one Of the finest even
made by the association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11

WATERBURY, Conn, Jan. IL. - Cit.
Clerk Grady visited a performance of q
burlesque company in the Parlor Oper;
House. and ordered large part of tn,
performance expurgated, including tn,
living pictures and dance du ventre un
der penalty of revocation of the license.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
Rouubltcaus Win.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1l.--Both houses
of the legislature assembled in joint ses-
sion, and canvassed the state returns
James IL. Budd was declared elected gov
srnor, amid great enthusiasm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
No Dissension.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE reports are un-
true that Chancellor Of the Exchequer
Harcourt does not agree with his col
leagues in the mini stry on the naval esti.
mates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
Cargo ON Fire.

CITY ISLAND, Jan. lL--Schoone- John
s. Beacham, from Rockland, Me-, has her
cargo of lime on fire, and will lay up In
Tebos basin, Brooklyn, until the fire IL
suhdued
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
The storm In Spain.

MADRID, Jan. IL. = The telegraph to
France has not been working for nine
days, owing to gales and snowstorms.
Mail trains are "a hours late. The severity
of the weather Is unprecedented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-11
Rates Likely Co Drop.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 1.-THE Cunard and
White Star steamship companies have de-
cided to establish new lines between
Genoa and New York to compete with tho
Herman lines
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broken his nose by running into a tree or
his neck by falling into q gutter on Kim
ball hill. There ought to be some kind Of
light provided there even If 1t be nothing
more than tallow candle.
The selectmen have prohibited ball
playing In the streets of the village from
October Z to March 1, 1896. 1t is pleas
ure to bystanders as well as players to wit
ness the sport, but the rights of the public
must not be interfered with and 1t is be-
cause the boys cannot curb their enthusi-
asm and have overridden their privilege
that the order was given.
About Is went from here to East Putney
Friday night to attend the supper and en-
tertainment given by the ladies' aid So
ciety in Pierce's hall. Both the supper
and entertainment were reported to be first
class and were largely attended. The sum
of $63.70 was realized on an ordinary
though very pretty bed quilt of 'log cabin"
design. Tickets for the quilt, or rather
votes for the most popular young lady in
East Putney were sold. 1t was won by
Miss Ida Woodburne.
The annual meeting of the local branch
of the Granite State Provident association
occurred in the lower town hall Monday
night. The old board of officers was re-
elected. Local shareholders are not half
so scared about the solvency of the associa-
ton as are outsiders. They are Of the
opinion that Governor Cleaves of Maine
doesn't know it all any more than any
other jealous individual. In fact, his ar
guments would appear to be prompted by
the loan and building association of his
own state, who are suffering from the i'm
mense business which the Granite State
association is doing.
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Death OF Mrs. G. G. Fisher.

Mrs. G. G. Fisher, widow of the late
Nathan Fisher, Esq, of Westminster, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. l..
Pierce, at 1890 o'clock Saturday evening,
Oct. 5. Mrs. Fisher, whose maiden name
was Celestia G. Farr, was born in Chester
field, N. H., Oct 10, 1917, 70 years ago.
On March 10, 1887, she was married to
Nathan Fisher, prominent official OF
Townshend. Both were active and promi-
nent members of the South Windham Bap-
fist church for many years. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fisher removed to Westminster in 1861
and resided there until Mr.. Fishers death
in 1873. He represented the legislature
from that town, besides holding numerous
other town offices. Since his death Mrs.
Fisher has lived with her children in diff
ferent states. Soon after the organization
of the Baptist church here she Joined its
ranks and has since been one of its most
faithful and trusted members, aiding it
both personally and financially. Her
death, which was from a lingering illness
of four months, borne uncomplainingly
and with a marked cheerfulness, is
mourned by large number of friends, to
whom it is a personal loss. She leaves
three daughters, Mrs. L. e. Brainard of
Willow Glen, Cal, Mrs. o. A. Taft of Buff
falo, N. Y, and Mrs. G. l.. Pierce OF this
place; a son, B. o. Fisher of Columbia,
CAL, and a sons widow Mrs. NJ. V. Fisher
also of Willow Glen, Cal. Funeral ser
vices, at which Rev. Edwin f. Mitchell
officiated, were held at G. l.. Pierce's
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. the
burial was in the family lot in Westminster
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Death Of DOrr blood.

The community was saddened Saturday
morning by the news of the death of a
highly respected citizen, Dorr Decal Wis
Blood, although it had been preparing it.
self for such an announcement. 1t is nat
ural to hear people complaining of bodily
ailments, but when a man nurses upon his
body an ugly and aggravating wound for a
third of century without uttering the
least word of complaint there centres upon
him a great respect for his patience and
cheerfulness. Dorr Blood was the fifth of
a family of nine children of Peter and
Irena Fisher Blood and was born on the
Oliver Blood place on West Hill, on May
10, 1887 He was occupied in various
ways until the opening of the war, when
he enlisted. He married on June l, 1858,
Miss Carrie Fuller, daughter of Madison
Fuller of this place, and lived with her Is
years, she dying Nov. 10, 1878. On his
54th birthday anniversary he was married
to Ella Wood Allen, who died last Janu-
airy. He was always fond of joke, was
very witty and great punster and as such
was so original in his methods that he al
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CHESTERFIELD, N. Il.

Apples are very scarce this fall.
H. G. Harvey is erecting an addition to
his barn.
Butler Brothers have started their cider
mill in full operation.
w. A. Butler has been to Hillsborough
county farm this week.
Rev. G. II. Clark has been in Boston on
business the past week.
The ladies held supper at Chas. Spauld-
ing's Thursday evening.
Lawyer Webster of Keene will occupy
the tenement at G. w. Cressys.
Several will be baptized in the lake next
Sunday if the weather is suitable.
Miss Anna Britton of Mllers Falls,
Mass, is visiting at w. II. Buffers.
Geo. Webb has started on the road with
a stock of groceries, Goldfish and molasses.
The Rainy Day club of Bratteboro will
have a husking party at VIM. Browns on
the Cressy farm Friday.
Frank Holman was drawn as grand juror
and S. c. Morrison as petit juror to attend
the county court at Keene, Oct. Is.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-10-11
Millinery.

We extend a genial invitation to
the public to examine our display of
trimmed millinery.
From now on through the season
you will find our assortment of
trimmed goods complete in every
detail
There are not so many decided
novelties as usual though fresh ideas
are constantly shown in the arrange
ment of trimmings.
In caps for children we have every
desirable shape and color.
Our assortment of baby bonnets is
large, including all styles and sizes,
in white and colors.
In fact our stock comprises every
thing that is to be found in a first
class millinery store.
Goods cheerfully shown and prices
quoted. Respectfully,
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Vermont Spring Company,
NEWFANE, VT.

HNHIS water has decided effect In relieving the
i system of all impurities of the blood, such as
Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Eczema, all Eruptions Of
the skim Uric Acid, etc. 1t is almost a specific in
chronic Rheumatism, Diabetes Bright's Disease,
Gravel and all forms of Bladder Troubles. Many
of the above diseases have been cured by freely
using these waters numerous people will
testify. GEO. II. PAYNE NJ D.,
Boston, Mass, May 9, 1895.
Wholesale price, quarts, 81 so dozen; pints,
81 per dozen. Address, VERMONT. SPRING CO.,
Newfane, Vt.
The following is a statement from one of the
trustees Of the Windham County Savings Bank.
Brookline, Vt, June 49, 1895.
have read the card of the Vermont Mineral
Spring Co., and the letter printed thereon from
Geo. II. Payne, M. D., in May o. 1895, and can
state that have known most Of the diseases
therein mentioned to have been cured by the
water When / was a boy my mother Sarah
Blander Stebbins. had swollen ankles and sores
on them and she sent me after some of the Yer
mont Mineral Spring water, and she drank and
bathed In the water and was entirely cured by
its use.
One time when, was going there after the
water l saw man drinking and turning the
water on his skin; he was in a deplorable con-
dltion suffering with salt rheum. saw him not
long afterwards and his skin was as smooth as q
healthy childs and he told me he was cured solely
by the use Of the water. / have lived In Brook
line greater part OF my life and am brother OF
Deacon @. Q. Stebbins, Townshend, Vt, who has
used the water for years for kidney trouble.
am seventy years old. JOHN B. STEBBINS.
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At the Churches.

Baptist church: Edwin T. Mitchell pastor.
Preaching next Sunday at 10:45 A. NJ, theme,
"Gideon's army" Sunday school at ~; Chris.
tian Endeavor at Z p. NJ; woman's prayer meet
ing Thursday afternoon at $3.50; prayer meeting
Thursday evening at 7:30.
Methodist church, Preaching service at 10:45
A. NJ; Sunday school at 12; Epworth League
meeting at p. NJ, when George L Hayes will re-
port the New England league convention held at
st. Johnsbury. An old fashioned harvest supper
and concert will be given in the church next We'd
nesday evening. Supper from to O'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-10-11
SOUTH VERNON.

w. N. Dunklee went to Boston this
week on business trip.
Irving Wade of Dorset spent Sunday
with friends in this place.
David Howe and family have moved to
Athol this week, and Henry Merrill will
occupy the tenement vacated by him.
The Dunklee Brothers have bought the
blacksmith shop of G. E. Alderman and
have rented it to persons who will put in
silver plating works, which will furnish
employment for several men.
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TREAsURY DEPARTMENT, ONCE of

Washington, d. e., Sept. 16, 1895.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to
the undersigned II has been made to appear that
The Peoples National Bank of Brattleboro, ia the
and State of Vermont. has complied with all the
provisions of the "act OF Congress to enable Ma
tional Banking Associations to extend their cor
porate existence and for other purposes" ap
proved July 10, 1882
Now therefore /, Oliver P. Tucker, Deputy and
Acting Comptroller OF the currency, do hereby
certify that The Peoples Natio lal Bank of Brat
tleboro in the Town Of Brattleboro, in the County
of Windham and State of Vermont, is authorized
to have succession for the period specified in It's
amended articles of association, namely until the
close of business on September 49, 1915
In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal
of office this 18th day Of September, 1895.
Currency Bureau, seal of the Comptroller
of the Currency, Treasury Department.
o. p. TUCKER,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency.
No. 23O6. $50
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Relief In SII Itnurs.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved
in six hours by the New Great South American
Kidney Cure" This new remedy is a great sur
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys back and
every part of the urinary passages in male or fe
male 1t relieves retention Of water and pain In
passing it almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold
by GEO e. GREENE, Druggist, Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-10-11
Epilepsy 20 Years.
Cured by Dr.. Miles Nervine.

A Few years ago, Mr.. L. W. Gallaher, was
an extensive, successful expert manu-
Iacturer OF lumber products Attacked with
epilepsy he was Obliged TO give up his BUSH
ness The attacks came upon him most in
opportunity. One time falling from carri-
age at another down stairs, and often in the
street. Once he fell down shaft in the
mill his injuries nearly proving fatal Mr.
Gallaher writes from Milwaukee, Feb. 16, '95
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VICINITY GLEANINGs.

Bicycle Thief Sent TO Prison for Year.
John Manley, of Manchester Centre, had
bicycle stolen which was traced to Gran
vile, N. Y, where it was sold, the thief
then disappearing. The only way the
thief was known was by the absence of
one finger. Last week he returned to
Manchester, was recognized, arrested, had
a hearing, and was held in the sum of $500
to appear before the county court. Not
being able to furnish bail he was brought
to the Jail at Bennington and locked up.
He gave his name as John Rogers. At
his request he was brought before the Mu-
nicipal court, and upon information filed
by the States Attorney pleaded guilty to
larceny, and was sentenced to the state
prison for one year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-10-11

Moses Chaplin of Bailey's Mills, vet
eran of the Mexican war, passed away re-
Gently very suddenly.
While chopping in the woods recently
Robert Stewart of Felchville had his nose
broken by the trunk of tree which he
had just fallen rebounding and striking
him in the face.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-10-11
Heart Trouble and Nervousness.

For the last IS years l have had trouble
which made me feel as though there was bunch
in my chest as large as my fist. could not swal.
low any solid food. Part of the time would
vomit up everything ate. had no appetite and
tried everything could think Of in the way Of
medicines The doctor said had heart trouble
and nervousness, but he could not cure me- FL
nally got box of Hoods Pills. At first they
did not seem to do me much good but thought l
would give them fair trial and took the whole
box. At the end of that time found myself
cured. This was four years ago. have had two
attacks since but five or six of Hoods Pills are
sufficient to relieve me. Mrs. James H. Lackey,
West Wardsboro, Vt,
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DR.. Miles Remedies Restore Health.

ways felt reasonably sure of his victims.
He also gained considerable local reputa-
ton as an off-hand versifier.
His war record is as follows: He entered
into service in May, 1861, as private in
the infantry, Company G of the I'd Yer
mont Volunteers. In the battle of Bull
Run, July 81, 1861, he received gun-shot
wound in his left thigh and returned home.
After the wound had healed he went back
to the war and on September II, 1862,
during the engagement at Antietam re-
ceived a gun-shot wound in the right hip.
He was discharged as a sergeant in April,
1864. The last wound never healed and
received daily attention for nearly 33 years.
He died at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Flora p. Shelley, at 8 o'clock p. NJ, Fri
day, Oct. 4. He leaves one son, Pearl, of
this place; two sisters, Mrs. Flora P. Shell
ley and Mrs. Arabela NJ. Houghton also
of this place; and three brothers, Dens-
more W. of Dummerston, John r. of Bel
lows Falls and James Dwight of Brook
field, Mo.
Following prayer at the house, funeral
services were held at p. NJ. Sunday in
the Congregational church, Rev. Edwin F.
Mitchell, Rev. e. P. Seymour and Prof
John E. Russell conducting the services.
The Grand Army post, Masons and Re
lief corps attended in a body. A quartet
consisting of Miss Helen Robertson, Mrs.
Fl. L. Pierce, j. W. Shelley and w. A.
Gilbert rendered several selections. There
were numerous beautiful floral tributes.
The burial, under the honors of the post,
was in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
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"Holyoke" has gone to work in the toy
shop.
Ed Gilchrist returned Monday, leaving
Tefft in West Hartford.
Jewett ]. Pierce has been ill for some
time, but is improving.
The dam above the iron bridge is under
going thorough repairs.
Caleb Smith of Boston has been visiting
his nephew, Henry j. Smith.
Miss Pulsifer, formerly of Vermont
Academy, visited in town recently.
Chandler Puffer went to New York
Wednesday morning for few days.
Allyn Pierce and friend, G. Morrison,
have returned to Boston after visit here.
Frank Fuller and wife spent Sunday
with Mrs. Fuller's mother, Mrs. Charles
Kilburn.
Miss Carrie A. Munger of Woodstock,
this state, is visiting her brother, DR.. E.
S. Munger.
Mrs. c. L. Thwing and mother, Mrs.
Corser, left Tuesday for six weeks visit
in Wisconsin.
Byron Brainard is improving slowly. He
is at present being cared for by a lady doc
tor from South Londonderry.
D. F. Graves returned to Springfield,
Mass, Monday after spending a few days
with his brother, D. Z. Graves.
A. NJ. Corser, accompanied by Mrs.
Corser and Miss Julia Mooney, went to
Boston Tuesday to select his winter stock
of goods.
1t is understood that Charles Woodland
of Brattleboro will remove here soon and
enter the employ of the Stowell Manufact-
uring Co. He will live in the Clouse house.
Mrs. H. L. Pierce very pleasantly en-
tertained her Sunday school class at heI
home Saturday afternoon. Games and re-
freshments were the features of the occa-
sion.
William Cole had the forefnger of his
right hand caught in a chain falls in his
mill the last of last week, injuring it sc
that it was at first feared that amputation
would be necessary.
Prominent Kendrick House guests thi
week are: r. Fl. White, Orange, Mass. S
W. Elliott, Batavia, N. Y; E. F. Graham
P. M. Allen, Boston; NJ. o. Wolcott
Keene, N. H.; w. NJ. Lane, Burlington
Dorr E. Kendall, Springfield, this state.
On some moonless night when it i;
blacker than the ace of spades, it wouldn'
be surprising to hear that some one haC
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Blasting.

T AM prepared to do custom blasting with dyn-
J. amite on roads. lodges, etc. No drilling re.
quired on boulders. Large experience with all
Kinds Of explosives. @. W. BARNES, Newfane,
VT 39-H
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They make one feel as though life was worth
living. Take one of Carriers Little Liver Pills
after eating; it will relieve dyspepsia, aid dges
ton, give tone and vigor 10 the system.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-19
500 Reward 500

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there IS at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken Internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of tie system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have
SO much faith in its curative powers,
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials. Address,
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Toledo, 0.
r-Sold by DRUGGISTS, 75t.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-19

Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AP-
plication will be made at the next ses
sion of the General Assembly for
amendments to The charter Of the Cape
Fear and Cincinnati Railway Company
authorizing the building of the road
to the limits of the State, either through
GreenyiIle or Anderson, as the Direc-
tors may determine, crossing interven-
ing Counties, and from near Camden
to the North Carolina lire in the direc-
ton Of Southport, n. G, crossing
intervening Counties, and 10 change
the name to the Southport aud West
ern Railroad Company, together with
other general amendments to the said
charter.
G. II. McMASTER,
C. Caldwell, President.
Secretary and Treasurer.
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