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The evening times., 1896-04-14
FASHION STRANS.

7 T Is interesting to note that an ap-
propriate and durable summer frock
viii be the tailor built gown OF crash
"a rough. boucle linen. which bears
4 snnn what sflrfIinr, resrIi. hlu nee TO
The evening times., 1896-04-14
That
dainty
hat

80. Your friend is wearing was
perhaps trimmed by US and
only cost sos. May we
not do the same for you?
..'' Our stock and our equip
-. ment is in its way as COM
plete as any in Washington
' and Our greatest pride is in
80. the beauty of Our work.
The evening times., 1896-04-14

A swift seller is our
Benini Straw in short
back sailor style-all
colors and white-un.
trimmed. only igc. Or
trimmed IN latest style,
with foliage and berries.
only sl.9s.
The evening times., 1896-04-14

BOUCLE etamine is a smart new fabric.
.oosely woven, aud. as lis name denotes.
decidedly rough surfaced, cool and de
sirable material, which must, however, be
made over silk 10 be really effective.
The evening times., 1896-04-14

GOLD MOUNTED pungents and vinal-
grcltcs have out grown all reasonable pro
portions, and those intended as decora-
ions for boudoir a nd toilet table have as
sUIncd the size ana shape OF the hon:ely TO
mato can.
The evening times., 1896-04-14
Percale Waists, Soc.

A SPECIALLY fortunate pur-
chase has given us 30 dozen
very fine Percale Shirt Waists.
ordinarily worth SOC, made in
tho correct mode for this sea-
son and exceptionally attrac-
tive looking. We are able to
sell these +,
The evening times., 1896-04-14

EXTRACT OF soap and bran, done up in
tiny bags, is a dainty toilet novelty,
much affected by the uptodate woman
for her morning plunge
The evening times., 1896-04-14
A WONDERFUL WHISTLER.

EDICAL and musical people have
NH taken great interest in the little
vV eight year-Old whistling girl OF
L New York, Eva W. Spear, be
cause of the rarity or the Iaryn-
The evening times., 1896-04-14

PARA SOL handles are nothing II not ar
,iStic or strikingly odd. A chameleon greer
silk sunshade is seen with a cherry stici
handle, from which two luscious cherre
with their green leaves depend, while I
dainty coufection of chiffon and mule h;i
handle ofpalc pink onyx delicately mount
cd i'll gold.
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$l.75.

Thomson's Giove-FittiDg E Cor
set, made of English Satteen.
Extra long waist and high bust.
Wide whalebones.
Price, $l.75.
The evening times., 1896-04-14

A big variety of Shirt Waist
Sets in Pearl, Stonine. Enamel
and also plated goods. Each
set consists OF cuff buttons.
studs and collar studs. All
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The evening times., 1896-04-14

THE delft patt crns a nd colors are the up
holstery craze for summer furnishings
Cushions. portieres, table covers and furni
5ure chintzes are shown in the pretty blue
and white combination.
The evening times., 1896-04-14

CHERRIES half buried among their own
green leaves are pretty fashion revived
for millinery. and combined with black vel
vet make chic trimming for the popular
Louise sailor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
WESTsMORELAND DEPOT.

There was a nice shower Friday afternoon
July 3.
Mrs. Maria Loomis of Wallingford, Conn,
is visiting her niece, Mrs. Wilder.
The family Of Mr.. Richards of North Wal
pole have moved into j. p. Holmes house.
Mrs. Mary Breen and her daughter, Miss
Villa Breen, and her mother, Mrs. Moody, are
visiting her sister, Mrs. E. A. Mahogany.
A very successful term of school closed
June 26, and it is hoped the same teacher will
return in the fall. Miss Craige is a very
good teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Genzer and daughter
Bessie, of Bartonsville, visited friends in
this vicinity Saturday and Sunday, returning
home Monday.
Thursday, July 2, hot and dry; the ther-
mometer registered 81 degrees in the shade
at O'Clock. At noon the thermometer was
placed in the sun and it soon showed 140
degrees.
Some from this way took in the excursion
July 4, and some from the south part of Wal
pole, some from East Westmoreland and a
number from this vicinity enjoyed picnic in
the grove near b. G.. Aldrich's.
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BARTONSVILLE.

Mrs. Luther knights is quite ill.
Fred Lowell and family spent the Fourth
with his parents,
Mrs. Lows McQuaid from Worcester, Mass,
who has been quite ill at the home of her
father, Warren Severance, is convalescing.
As certain young gentleman and lady
were returning from the celebration at Ches-
ter through this village, they missed their
way turning down the road towards NJ. F.
Burt's. After going short distance they
found they were on the wrong road and
attempted to turn around and in so doing
backed off into the old mill pit ten feet below.
The carriage was badly wrecked, but strange
to say, neither the people nor the horse were
injured. They picked themselves up, liber-
ated the horse from the carriage and wendell
their way to DIR. Parker's hotel and called
for lodging. 1t was then two o'clock in the
morning and very dark and rainy. After
breakfast the following morning DIR. Parker's
buggy was secured and they returned to their
homes. Later in the day the demolished top
carriage was loaded on a lumber wagon and
returned to IFS owner. At the place where
this accident occurred there no railing
and it was quite near the travelled road.
Moral, be careful how you drive over a
= :. l. Lr.&
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CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Miss Rosabel Goodrich is home from her
school in Rockingham.
Cambridgeport was represented at the
Fourth of July celebration at Chester.
A number from here were present at the
flag raising at Saxtons River last week.
Rev. j. C. Williamson goes this week to
Washington to attend the Christian Endeavor
convention.
Mr.. Marshall, a young Harvard student,
was here recently, canvassing for the book
"Practical Things for Practical People"
The July meeting of the Loyal Temper
ance Legion will be held with Mabel Fair
brother Saturday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
1t is reported that Mrs. Whitney of South
Londonderry will soon move into one of the
tenements owned by the soapstone company,
her son having taken position i'll the upper
mill.
Presiding Elder Beeman preached strong,
interesting and practical sermon here last
Sunday, which was listened to with the clos
est attention. His theme was "Character
Building" the text being from Proverbs %: Z,
"As he thinketh in his heart, so is he.''
The meeting of the w. C. T. U. held last
Thursday afternoon in charge of Mrs. East
man one of unusual interest; topic,
"The Armenans." Time was given to the
study of the history of this people and it is
hoped that by the circulation of literature
and such contributions as our people may be
willing to make we may have some part in
furthering the rescue plan of Che Armenian
Relief Association. The next meeting will
be conducted by Miss Harwood. Members
are invited to prepare questions on the SUBJ
iect of Scientific Temperance Instruction and
there will also be discussion relating to
Purity.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
SPRINGFIELD.
Albert Giddings is in town.

Albert Giddings is in town.
Frank Lynch of Lebanon was in town last
week.
Miss Alice Clancy of Holyoke, Mass, is at
f. w. Clissold's.
Mrs. F. Wood and daughter have returned
to Randolph, vt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dressed are occupying cot
tage at Lake Sunapee.
Thomas Donahue of Holyoke is visiting at
Mrs. Mary Donovans.
Mrs. Lockwood of Proctorsville has been
visiting Miss Mabel Smith.
Will Splainne and Arthur Carmody of Bel
lows Falls were home the past week.
Walter Martin and Philip Whitcomb were
in Saratoga last week on the excursion.
Thomas Richard O'Brien of Boston is
spending his summer vacation at his home.
II. S. Whitcomb of Springfield, Mass, has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ii. W. Jenkins.
Services for st. Marks mission were held
at the Golden Cross hall Sunday by Rev. DIR.
Harris.
Claude Richmond and Frank Walker are
making a bicycle trip through New Hamp-
shire.
Gladys Trotter entertertained a number of
young friends Tuesday afternoon in honor of
of her sixth birthday.
The base ball game between the Spring
fields and ClaremontS resulted in favor of the
home team, score Il to 4.
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New Hampshire Locals.
CHARLESTOWN.

Friedrich Goddard left for his home, Tues.
day morning.
The q. 5. b. factory closed Friday for the
annual vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Parker are entertain
ing friends this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard have Joined her
sister, Miss Hattie Stevens.
The Charlestown ball nine were defeated
by the Chester's Saturday, s to 5.
John Finnegan LETT Tuesday for Norwich,
Conn.,, to work at Hotel Wauregan.
Miss Savage of Bellows Falls is visiting
her friend Louise Boswell this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Hezekal Earl of Auburndale
Mass, are stopping at Mr.. Symonds.
Mrs. Clara Comstock of Bellows Falls WIS.,
tied her sister, Mrs. Stearns, Friday.
Harvey Baldwin has purchased the house
owned by Ursula E. Dodge of Acworth.
Mrs. Frank Wilbur entertained number
of her young friends at her home Saturday.
The Italians have purchased the house
owned by the late Daniel Hart on East street.
A party of young people visited Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Bowker at their home in Chester
field last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Burr and daughter
Bessie of Bellows Falls passed the 4th with
her mother, Mrs. G. White.
The ladies of the Unitarian parish have an
entertainment at the Town hall, July IL, by
Frank q. Reynolds and Dudley III. Prescott,
the favorlte humorist and musicians.
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ALSTEAD.

James G.. Davis was in Keene the first of
the week.
A sister of Charles Greene from Connecticut
is visiting him.
Miss Rosine King returned from Bellows
Falls last week.
Ira Fowler and Bertrand Howard went to
Lake Walden, July4.
Fred Struble of Hartford, Conn, has been
visiting at James Davis.
Mrs. J. G. Dinsmore is in Keene, N. H.
visiting at M. V. B. Clark's.
II. p. Abbott was in Keene Monday; his
niece accompanied him home.
II. Fl. Smith and son of Westfield, Mass,
have been in the village recently.
Mr.. Richardson of Keene >has been visit
ing his father, Barzella Richardson.
George f. Crowthers of Somerville, Mass,
spent Sunday with friends in town.
Mrs. H. B. Chaplin and children attended
the fourth of July celebration at Chester.
Willie Abbott went Monday to Milton for a
visit with his grandfather, H. F. Mathews.
George La Fountain and Frank Pusipher
of Springfield, VT, were in the village Sun
day.
Walter Rogers of Bellows Falls spent the
4th and the Sunday following at his home
| here.
h1cnaru wider ana JOhn D1ckey wheeled
to Hillsboro Bridge last Friday, returning Sun.
| day.
j. S. Prouty went to Dublin Saturday to at.
tend the funeral Of the wife of DIR. Ira Prouty
of keene.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Porter and little son
of Bridgewater, Conn, are at Mrs. Porter's
| fathers, j. G. Walkers.
Miss Gertrude Davis, John Davis and Al
mon Lufkin went to Gilsum to enjoy the
celebration on Independence day.
/ Arthur Shepard pitched for the Bellows
Falls nine Saturday in the game they
played against the Brattleboro boys.
News was received here Saturday of tn,
death Of Mrs. Martha A. wife of John Sart
well of West Somerville, Mass, well know
in this vicinity.
The stores and places of business will b
closed Friday evenings beginning July II
This is a new departure and we hope all will
take notice and give the merchants and clerk
one evening to themselves.
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THE TIMES.
WEDNESDAY JULY 8, 1896.
Vermont Local Notes.
ATHENS.


Mr.. and Mrs. James Brown Jr., and their
DAUGHTER visited in Weston few days last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rand of Townshend
visited their daughter, Mrs. p. r. Clark last
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Farr of Bellows Falls
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Farr' $
mother, Mrs. Upton.
An effort is being made to start company
to attend camp-meeting at Claremont juno
ton this year. 1t is hoped that several will
go.
The semi-annual meeting of the Christian
Endeavor society for election of officers will
be held at the church Friday evening of this
week.
School in district number 2 closed Friday
afternoon with picnic. The school has
been taught by Miss Effie Clark of Bellows
Falls and has been very satisfactory, and
many wishes are expressed that she may re-
return for the fall term.
The sermon on Character by Presiding
Elder Beeman last Sunday was very inspir-
ing and helpful, as was the address i'll the
evening upon the Christian Endeavor society
topic "What we owe our country" The
sacrament of baptism was administered to
two persons.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
Celebration at Cavendish.
PROGRAM AT THE GROVE.

Music by Cavendish Band.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Reifsnider.
Grafton by Hon. Frank Plumley of North
field.
Music by the Band.
Patriotic recitations by Charles Quinn, FL
sic Robinson, Josie Nichols, and Lille
Mack, pupils of the public schools.
Singing OF "America" by pupils of the
public schools.
Grafton by the President of the Day, Gill
bert A. Davis.
Music by the Band.
The exercises were then adjourned to the
street in front of the hotel where the athletic
sports were conducted, with the following
results as awarded by committee compris-
ing Gilbert A. Davis, Nathaniel H. w. JENNIE
and Elmer Watkins:
Bicycle race, three prizes, four contestants,
distance one half mile; LIST, Ed Hoisington of
Amsden; I'd, John Kendall of Amsden; Sd,
Fred Perry.
One hundred yards dash, three prizes, five
contestants; LIST, Fred Cole of Felchville; I'd,
Dan Huffnail of Reading; 3d. Ed Bean OF
Woodstock.
Fifty yards dash, two prizes, three contest
ants; LIST, Fred Cole; I'd, Dan Huffnail.
Potato race, two prizes, four contestants
LIST, Dan Huffnail; I'd, Elmer Watkins of
Felchville.
Running high jump, two prizes, six con-
testants. This resulted in a tie between
Clifford Griswold of Felchville and Fred c.
Rich of West Windsor at four feet and nine
inches, and the, prizes were equally divided
between them.
Running broad jump, two prizes, eight con-
testants; list, w. w. IIoisington of Perkins
vile. 10 feet; I'd, Dan Huffnail, IA feet,
inches.
Sack race, two prizes, eight contestants
LIST, w. w. Hoisington of Perkinsville; 3D.
Elmer Watkins.
Three-legged race, two prizes, four sets OF
contestants; LIST, Elmer Watkins and Dan
Huffnail. both of Reading; I'd, Fred C. Rich
and George Stillson, both of West Windsor
There was large attendance of the people
of Reading and adjoining towns, numbering
1000 or more. The parade of antiques and
horribles comprised about 30 floats and car.
riages, Astounding in good-natured local hits
and was much enjoyed by all. At its head
rode Henry j. Hulett, chief marshal, then
came Cavendish cornet band and these were
| followed by wagon handsomely decorated
carrying the organist and eight young ladie.
who executed a flag drill on a platform
| erected in front of the hotel, at the close Of
the parade. After the noon vacation for din.
ner, procession formed of citizens gen.
orally and escorted by the Henry f. Gliding.
post, G. A. r., marched to ID. f. Hammond
grove, where the speaking and other exercise:
took place. The celebration was a success in
all its departments.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
BRATTLEBORO.

The Brattleboro and Chesterfield stage has
begun making Sunday trips.
r. S. Childs went to Chicago Monday, not
as delegate, but to shout for free silver.
"Valcayie," the last Viking colt raised by
II. r. Lawrence, recently took record OF
2.27 IA in her first race.
The recent trial of the new Esteyville
chemical engine resulted satisfactorily. Only
ll-2 minutes were required to extinguish
large fire built for the test.
F. B. Alvord is again manager of the Pine
Grove springs resort at Spotford lake. lie
will make speciality of entertaining coach
ing, dinner and bicycle parties.
The state railroad commissioner made an
inspection of the Brattlcboro and Whitehall
road and the Central Vermont road between
Brattleboro and South Vernon Friday.
A. e. Atwood has issued for free distribu-
ton a booklet containing the corrected time
tables of the Boston and Maine, Central YER
mont and electric railroads and the location
of the fire alarm boxes.
The school committee has received about
100 applications, mostly from New England
teachers, since it became known that Princl-
pal O.. L. Beverage would not return to the
high school next year.
William LAWN arrived from abroad Mon
day noon, about month after Mary Howe
LAWNS arrival, having waited to complete
arrangements for his next seasons work. 1t
is probable that Mr.. and Mrs. LAWN will be
heard in Brattleboro before their return i'll
September.
Walter Geddis, who designed the flags used
at the Valley fair and at the Vermont wheel
club races, has designed Il Mckinley and
Hobart campaign flag to be put upon the mar
ket at once. He has sold nearly 1900
Epworth league flags of his design, 800 going
to each of the Michigan and Indiana state
conventions.
| Edward Gregg was arrested on Main street
by Chief of Police Hall Sunday night and
given nights lodging in the lookup. He
pleaded guilty to the charge of intoxication at
hearing before Justice William H. Newton
Monday morning and was fined 30 and costs
amounting to 1915.
The selectmen have made their final survey
of Maple street and have decided to make the
street three rods wide. The alterations vii
be made on the north side of the street. They
have adjudged that Annie Powers is entitled
to $500 and George II. Clark to $l25 for lane
damage and that none ofthe other owners 0
land affected are entitled to damage. Th'
land owners are given until January to re
move their fences, timber, wood or trees.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
SOUTH ACWORTH.

G. II. Richardson of Boston was in town
over Sunday.
George A. Wood and family are at the old
homestead for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Silsby have returned
after visit or several weeks at Concord.
Most of the people from this section spent
the Fourth at Lempster. The Acworths and
Lempsters played ball; score II to in favor
of the Acworths.
George Elwell, well known in this section,
won the 800, 2.24 class, at Concord last week
with his horse "Canonicus.'' This horse
only brought from 81 to SO in $40 to $50 pools,
which was hard on the talent.
Hon. A. d. Reyes and Mrs. Jennie Reyes
Merrin are at their old home. Mr.. Reyes
will close out by auction his fathers estate
soon. Here is a thorough built house in good
repair, nicely located, with three acres of nice
land, and whoever gets it will have pleasant
and modern home.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
SIMON SVILLE.

Miss Lula Beckwith is visiting relatives in
this vicinity.
Mrs f. M. Haseltine is quite sick, attended
by DR.. Ravens.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. p. Marsh of Chester spent
Sunday in town.
c. B. Forbes has commenced putting up
the frame to his mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Briscoe and two chill
dren are visiting in town.
A large delegation from this place cele-
brated the Fourth in Chester.
Archie Fuller of Springfield is taking his
vacation in his fathers hay field.
Will Fuller, wife and child are spending a
few days at his fathers, B. S. Fuller's.
Mrs. B. l.. Howe, Mrs. III. M. Peabody and
Mrs. A. NJ Stannard took in the excursion to
Saratoga.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
DR.. R. C. FLOWER
BOSTON, MASS.
Or. R. C. Flower Makes a Profes.
sional Trip Through Vermont.

The patients of DIR. r. C. Flower will be
glad to know that he has arranged profess
sional visit through the state of Vermont as
follows;
Bennington, Putnam house, Thursday,
July 8.
Rutland, The Berwick, Friday, July 10.
Burlington, Van Ness Hotel, Saturday,
July IL. q.
Montpelier, Pavilion Hotel Monday July Is.
Waterbury, Waterbury Hotel, Tuesday,
July IA.
st. Albans, Weldon Hotel, Wednesday,
July 10.
Brattleboro, Brooks House, Thursday and
Friday, July l6 and IL.
Bellows Falls, Towns Hotel, Saturday,
July Is.
Newport, Memphremagog House, Monday,
July 20.
St. Johnsbury, st. Johnsbury House, Tues
day, July 81.
White River Junction, junction House,
"Wednesday. July %.
There is no phys in the United States
better known than DIR. r. C. Flower. His
cures are so numerous and often of such n
miraculous nature, that many writers have
claimed that many of his cures were miracles.
DIR. Flowers ability to tell patient his
disease without asking question, is as well
established as that DIR. Flower lives.
This eastern visit of the Doctor will afford
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
]. A. EATON & CO.,
Bellows Falls Real Estate Agency.
Watches and
Spectac|es

If you want to buy Good Watch
Cheap or Cheap Watch Cheaper than
you have heard of; if you want Specta-
cles properly fitted to your eyes; if you
want an Engagement or Wedding
Ring or nice Wedding Gifts, or want
your Watch or Clock repaired and
warranted, go to the Reliable jewelers.
and Opticians Bellows Falls, Vermont.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
LUDLOW.

The matter of attending camp-meeting at
Claremont junction is being agitated. The
meeting promises to be one of special inter-
est, and it is expected that large company
will attend from here.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
WINDSOR.

The pastor of the M. E. church with the
rest of his aggressive work is arousing inter-
est in the camp meeting at Claremont 1t is
planned now to have large number go and
stay through the week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
SOUTH LoNDoNDERRY.

Some Of the Methodist families are plan
ming to attend camp-meeting at Claremont
junction this year. G.. d. Farnham and
others attended last year and were much
pleased.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-08
Why RACES she in futile wrath.

Why RACES she in futile wrath,
Till her face is rosy red
Her boomers she d tried. for the last half hour
To slip on over her head.
"Whom did the convention declare for y
''No one." ''Then the delegates are entirely
uninstructed y "well, yes, generally: al
Middletown transcript., 1896-04-25
CURRENT EVENTS:

The act abolishing the three days Of grac,
on notes. drafts checks or other evidence.
Of indebtedness, goes:into effect June 1st.
Two-thirds of the churc h members ir
the United States are women, and only one
thirteenth of the Grimm ais are found
among their sex.
Democratic State Conventions were held
this week in Massachusetts and Rhode
Island. and both endorsed Gov. William e
Russell for the presidential nominee.
NJ arie Barbieri. the Italian woman under
sentence Of death for killing her false lover
and betrayer. Dominco Cataldo in New
York cityShas been granted new trial by
the Court of Appeals.
Baron de Hirsch, the great Austrian He
brew philanthrepist, died this week. he
contributed millions of dollars annually
for charity, his special work being the relief
Of the oppressed Jews, but he did not con-
fine his charity to any race or creed.
The passenger station Of the Pennsyi-
vania Railroad at thirty second and Market
SITS. Phil ladelphia, remembered by thous-
auds Of people as the Centennial station, was
destroyed by fire on Saturday night incur
ring loss Of s40o, 900. Two iremen were
brushed to death under the falling walls
md eight mora were injured.