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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30

The bright colored Autographs seen on
the walls and in store windows heralding
the coming of what has been called by en-
inent judges "the great American play"
again announce to our theater goers that
managers Brosnahan & Blakley of the
opera house know how to choose wisely
and well for their patrons, in having Sc
lected Neil Burgess's ''New County Fair. :"
Its manage, G. A. Burt, has chosen some
OF the most striking scenes in the play for
illustration in Autographs, which make it
apparent even to those who have not yet
seen the charming drama that it must be a
most interesting and original production.
Aunt Abbie with her corkscrew curls and
old fashioned frock is a guarantee in her
self that there is plenty of humor in the
play, while Taggs, the news girl, whom
Aunt Abby has taken to her country home,
is so full of-devilment that we know there
will be lively times with her. But perhaps
the crowning feature, because of the ex-
citement it is bound to create even in slug
glsh minds, is the great horserace, where a
cunningly contrived mechanical track shows
a three-quarter mile race from start to
finish, and where -" Cold Molasses," Aunt
Abby's pet, wins race much to the aston
ishment and counter sentiments of delight
and disapproval of the dear old lady. You
may get some idea of the scene from the
pictures, but to get the Joy of the enthuiasm
and excitement such scene would natur-
ally produce, you must witness the play
which will be here next Monday evening.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
State Expenses.

The Burlington Daily News continues to
preach retrenchment in state expenses.
Here are some of the figures it has COM
piled.
The running expenses of the state of
Vermont rose to S46l ,049 in 1894 as COM
pared with S2S9,733 in 1882 and the
amount raised by taxation increased to
$3.50, ,324 as against $45S, ,502 in 1882.
One of the largest items in the current
expenses of the state is the care of the in
sane. In 1882, when all the insane were
sent to the Brattleboro asylum, the expense
was $37 ,189. In 1894 it was $50, 1902 or
more than double. In 1882 the state cared
for 2S6 insane patients. In 1894 the num-
Der was 573. This enormous increase in
number and cost was the result, chiefly il
not altogether, of the change in the state
law by which the support of the insane
poor was thrown wholly upon the state
A tremendous item is that of court ex-
penses. The net cost of the Vermont
courts was S4S,464 in 1882; S39, ,674 in
1888 and $40, ,653 in 1884. In 1892 it was
$7S, 295 in 1898 it was $97 ,935; in 1894
it was $S3, ,683. For the first three years
named the cost was S137 1881 for the last
three it was S259,913 or nearly double
What is the cause of this enormous in.
crease? Legislative generosity, of course
How has it come about, this enormou:
increase in our state expenses since 1882
The answer is very easy. The causes are
Just two in number: First. the adoption O
the corporation tax system; second, the
development of the communistic spin
which calls upon the state to regulate al
our affairs and pay all expenses.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
SIMONSVILLE.

Mrs. A. A. Hutchinson is improving from
her accident.
Mrs. M. Il. Coleman, who has been ill, is
now cOnvalescent.
Mrs. George p. Farrar of Chester was in
town last Thursday.
Mrs. Bigelow returned to her home in Bos-
ton last week Monday.
Orrin Smith of Bartonsville was at home
recently for brief visit.
N. r. Hutchinson will attend the Brattle-
boro fair Thursday.
Mrs. A. b. Hutchinson of Chester was in
towH'last week Monday.
Mrs. d. s. Dimmick. who has been quite
/, ill, is now improving in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Marsh returned to
their home in Boston last Saturday.
Mrs. Abbie Farnsworth of Chester is the
guest of her uncle, p. 7. Marsh.
| Rev. Mr.. Harper spoke to large and
appreciative audience last Sunday.
|. Mrs. Carrie Brscoe and Miss Fannie Hazel.
ltine called on friends i'll Windham last Satur-
1 day.
We regret to say that Rev. Mr.. Harper
day.
derry visited Mrs. E. M. Haseltine last Satur-
day.
Fred Briscoe was in town Sunday. He
and his wife and two children returned to
their home in Proctorsville Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Albee and
daughter, Lila, move to North Springfield
this week.
Henry Marsh and wife will attend to the
property interests of Edward Marsh or
Marsh hill, the next year.
Several of the young people of this place
attended the dance at Lowell lake last weel
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George James and son O.
Londonderry were guests of G. b. Forbe:
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. r. Carlton, Mrs. Jane Hag
gett, and Mrs. A. M. Stannard attended the
grange sociable at Byron Stickney's Satur
day evening.
Millard Coleman. Miss Eula Sheldon, Ora
Eta, Eugene and Harry Virgins, Allie
Graves, Charles and Walter Forbes attended
The fair at Bondville last Thursday.
Mrs. Nina Warner went Saturday to Lud
low to work for Julian M. Stowe. He1
daughter, Ethel, accompanied her and will
attend school at the Black River Academy.
The Simonsville school will hold an enter
tainment at the church Friday evening, after
which supper will be served. The proceeds
will be used to purchase school library
Below is the program:
! 6 In Times SWING" Maud Gutterson
"John jenkins Sermon John M. Peabody
I. Forward the Kid Gloves" Arthur Marsh
"Edith Entertaining Her Big
| Sisters Beaux,'' Allie M. Graves
"The Singers Aims" Calvin p. Eldred
"Story of a Bad Boy,'' Charlie Forbes
.'What My Lover Said,' Matte p. Sabin
| Our Folks Linda King
Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar
Man, Thief Mary 1. Sabin
'sThe Dead STUDENT w. w. Hazeltine
"Ihe Eleventh Commandment"
Alma E. Hazeltine
"The Swan. Song of Parson Avery
Matte NJ. Peabody
g Marguerite, Evelyn Hazeltine
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
Samuel S. Bailey Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT,l The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District. To
all persons interested in the Estate Of samuel
3. Bailey, late of Grafton in said District,
deceased. GREETING.
You are hereby notified that Sidney
Holmes. Executor of the last Will of said de-
seffins se-sh a snbafance Sissss said a. aeceasSd
was IN life time under contract binding in
equity to convey to Myra K. Tuttle the fol.
loving named real estate. VIZ: The one and
one-nali story dwelling house with ell and
Darn attached situated in the village of
Grafton. formerly conveyed by Cynthia and
SMnlard Lindsey to said Bailey by deed
license to make such conveyance. where
upon 1t Is ordered that the same be heard at
the session of said Court to be held ut the
Probate Office in Bellows Falls on the 7th day
OF November, A. D i, 1886, when and where
you may be heard in the premises ii you see
cause. Z1NA III. ALLBEE, REGISTER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
Commissioners Notice.

We the subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
westminster, Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Charles w.
Smith, late of Rockingham, in said Dis
trict, deceased, and also all claims and de-
mands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
months from the 21st day of september last
being allowed by said Court for that purpose,
we 90 therefore hereby give notice, that we
pointment at the store of r. b. Locke Il Co
In Saxtons River, in said district, on the
18th day of October and on the 18th day OF
March next from two o'clock, p. M, until
four o'clock p. m. on each of said days.
JOIN y; 4; fABhf, Il. Baker, Commissioners.
r. B. Locke, Admir-.
SeDtember Ok A. D. 1905
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
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CASH SHOE STORE.
4eBul Annerttarn1e.,ta.
Lucia K. Miller. Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, ! The Probate Court
Westminster. IS. for said District.
Lucia X. Miller, late OF Rockingham, in said
distl let, deceased,
GREETING.
Whereas, &. l.. Walker, Administrator up
on the Estate of Lucia X. Miller, late Of
Rockingham. in said District, deceased,
has filed his petition in this Court
setting forth that the sale of the whole
of the Real Estate of said deceased
will be beneficial to the heirs and all
persons interested therein, and praying
for license to sell the same and at the
same time filed in this Court what purports
to be the consent in writing of all the heirs
residing in this State to such sale. Whereup
on it is ordered that the same be heard at the
session of said Court, to be held at the Pro
bate Office in Bellows Falls on the Sd day of
October. A. d. 1896, when and where you
may be heard in the premises if you see
cause. ZINA Ii. ALLBEE, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
Vermont Local Notes.
CHESTER.

Maynard Deming is a visitor in town.
DIR. C. w. Ray attended medical conven-
ton in keene Tuesday.
o. r. Clayton of Weston was guest at
Frank Junkins Sunday.
A brother of Rev. j. A. Beech has been his
guest the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Holbrook of Maine
have been recent guests ut b. A. Parks.
A large number from this place will attend
the fair at Brattleboro to-day and Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ransom Sherwin returned
from Il four weeks visit in the west last Fri
day.
l.. G. Pierce of Fitchburg, Mass, has been
spending a few days with his son, f. W.
Pierce.
Mrs. l.. c. Lyon was called to Peru Mon
day by the death OF her husbands mother,
Mrs. Freeman Lyon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Staples and Miss Annie and
Will Staples attended the funeral Of John
Daniels at Grafton Tuesday.
Several members of the Golden Cross order
went to Bellows Falls Monday evening to
assist in forming an order there.
Mrs. Cynthia Cobleigh .was called to Gard
ner, Mass, last Saturday by the criticalill
of her brother, Hiram Boles.
Hoyt's "Tripto Chinatown''a at Bellows Falls
Monday evening was patronized by about the
usual number from this place.
Mrs. Charles Amsden and son, Ward, oi
Springfield, Mass, who have spent the sum
mer at f.. Il. Lees, returned home Monday
Mrs. J. C. Willard and daughter, Pearl
and Mrs. l.. C. Lyon went to New York Tues.
day to buy millinery goods for the fall and
winter trade.
Chester and Poultney crossed bats for the
third time this season at Poultney last Satur
dav The (ihaStarS 6afpotad nv a
OF l8 to IL. Several from here witnessed the
game.
Mrs. Frank Nichols, who was suddenly
called to Rexford Kan, arrived too late tt
find her sister living, she having been buriec
| two days before her arrival.
The auxiliary of ST. Luke's church will bt
entertained Thursday by Mrs. Elliott French
and Mrs. Oscar Miller at the residence OF
Mrs. Miller, with a social i'll the evening. AL
| are cordially invited.
1t is expected that Brehmers orchestra ol
Rutland will furnish music for the concer
and ball given by the firemen on the evening
of October IA at the Fullerton. This orches
ira has been here and hardly enough coult
be said in its praise and it will doubtless give
us good satisfaction again.
Frank Harris is yet confined to the house by
illness though somewhat improved. 1t is
with regret that we learn that Mf. Harris and
family are to return TO their Windham home
in few weeks to remain until his business
can be satisfactorily disposed of. He will rent
his house here for Il time.
The news of the death of John Daniels at
Guthrie, Q. T., was shock to all in this
place where Mr.. Daniels has spent so much
of his time in the past few years. His wife
was Minnie Staples, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
+. A. Staples Of this place, and deepest SYM
pathy is expressed for the families by all in
their terrible atfliction.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
YIN. c A. Convention at Manch .ster.

The interstate convention of the Young
Mems Christian Association of New Hamp-
shire and Vermont was held in Manchester
last week, commencing Thursday and contin
uing through Sunday. The sessions were
largely attended, Evangelist ID. l.. Moody
being one of the leading spirits. The pro-
gram was most interesting one and the
whole affair proved highly successful. These
officers were elected: President, F. C. Part
ridge, Rutland; vice presidents, Howard l..
Porter, Concord, y. H., ex-Gov. John b.
Smith, Hillsboro Bridge, n. H., William
Tyler, ST. Johnsbury; secretary, r. Z. Thorn
son, franklin, N. H., assistant secretaries,
r. ID. Larrabee, Burlington, William Steele,
Rochester, n. H.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
LOCAL CHURCH NEWS.

Rev. DR.. G. H. Daniels of Boston, one
of the secretaries of the American Board
presented the missions cause at the Con.
gregational church last Sunday.
The regular monthly meeting of the
wardens and vestry of Emmanuel churcl
will be held in the parish house on Mon
day evening next at o'clock.
Rev. Samuel H. Webb, brother O
Joshua FL. Webb of this place, and rector
of Christ church, Providence, R. l.,
preached in Emmanuel church Sunday fore.
noon. Text Tim. 2: 10.
Sunday, October 4, will be the seventh
anniversary of the rectorship of Rev. D.
l.. Sanford in Emmanuel parish. The ser.
mon at the 1880 service will be retrospec.
tive OF the seven years in parish life.
There will be an early celebration of the
Holy Communion at Emmanuel church next
Sunday at 7.30 A. NJ, beside the usual
noon-day celebration after morning serv-
ice. The Sunday school will meet as
usual after church in the morning.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
John McNeill Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
All persons interested in the estate OF John
McNeill, late of Westminster. in said Dis
tr1ct, deceased. CREEPING.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
L. y. Richardson, Administrator upon said
Estate, and decree distribution thereof
at the session thereof to be held at
the Probate Office in Bellows Falls on
the 7tn day OF November, A. d. 1896, when and
where you may be heard in the premises, if
you see cause.
ZINA n AIIREE Rooistar
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
Janett King Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT. The Probate Cour,
Westminster, IS. for said District. TIC
All persons interested in the estate OF
Janett King. late of Rockingham. deceased.
GREETING.
Whereas, s. V. r. Townsend has present
ed to this Court an Instrument purport.
ing to be the last Will of said deceased, for
probate: You are hereby notified that this
Court will decide upon the probate of said
instrument at the session thereof to be held
at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls in said
District, on the 7th day of November A. D.,
1885. when and where you may appear and
contest the same. II you see cause.
ZINA H. ALLBEE. REGISTER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
ALSTEAD.

Mrs. Lucy Graves is visiting relatives in
Rutland.
Mrs. H. A. Moore is visiting her sister in
Randolph, VT.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dinsmore are home
from Putney, VT.
Mrs. Ellen Slader of Acworth is at he1
brothers, III. A. Moore's.
II. M. Farr of Holyoke, Mass, called upon
relatives here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Cooke visited at Free.
man Kings in Acworth recently.
Miss Corinne Wiley of Saxtons River and a
| friend were in the village Monday.
A large number of the village people are
planning to attend the Brattleboro fair.
Mrs. Thompson of Newtonville, Mass, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. II. o. Web.
ster.
James Davis has rented one of Mr.. Villas
| houses on River street and is moving into il
| this week.
c. N. Villas and family left Monday fo1
New York and his summer home is closed
for the winter.
Miss Washburn, who has been for some
| time with her sister, Mrs. E. M. Smith, left
| the first of the week for Fitchburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Leach are spending q
| few days in Hinsdae. They will attend the
Brattleboro fair before returning home.
G. F. Pierce has been entertaining
nephew, Mr.. Gates, also another nephew, Mr.
Pierce of Foxboro, Mass, has been with him
recently.
| Henry F. Hitch, who spends the summer al
| the Centre, leaves town this week and will
sail soon to Brazil where he will spend sew
| eral months on business.
Arrangements are being completed for the
| fair here October s. Although there was a
| first some opposition to holding fair her,
| this year, we hope all will do what they car
to make it success.
| This is the way the railway man hear,
the conundrum:
''At what time shortly before noon is
8 o'clock? At quarter of II, because
quarter of IL is g."
And this is the way be worked it off Of
his friends:
''At what time shortly before noon is
8 o'clock? At 11.45. because 1145 is 3
1t doesn't sound right, either, blame il
but that's the way l heard it itl"-Chicag
Tribune.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30

''The essential difference between man
and woman said the Cheerful Idiot, sis
one of wear and tear
'Eh?" said the new boarder.
"Yes. Man spends his money foolishly
on q tear, and woman on wear.s
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30

Even the Randolph Herald and News
printed at one Of the very doors of one of
the normsl schools can give no good rea-
sons for continuing the schools on the pres
ent system,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30

Col. Albert Clarke, secretary Of the
Home Market Club of Boston, has been
appointed Judge Advocate General of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
3ten.

In Bellows Falls, September 26, Frank C..
Nichols, aged years, 10 months and % days.
In Putney Falls, September IL, Frederick
G., only child of Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Lucia,
aged year, 8 months and II days.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30

John r. Gentry, the wonderful PAGER,
lowered the worlds record to 2 90 1-2 for
the mile at Portland, Me-, last week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30

Indications are that w. A. Lord of
Montpelier will be chosen speaker of the
next house, F. A. Rowland of Montpelier,
clerk, and Max S. Powell clerk of the
senate
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30

Mrs. Leroy N. Colburn and two brothers,
John L., of Hendersonville, N. c., and
Samuel E., of this town. Funeral services
were held at his late residence on Sunday
afternoon at one o'clock, Rev. F. w. Pratt
officiating.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30

John Boyd Thatcher, chosen popocratic
candidate for governor of New York has
decided not to accept the nomination
because of the dissatisfaction among the
silver men regarding his financial views.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30
Bellows Falls Times.
PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY BY
|. P. THAYER & CO., Proprletors.
l.. p. THAYER, Publisher,
w. G. BELKNAP, Editor.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS:

One year $2Oo
Cash IN ADVANCE. $3.50
One copy, six months, IN ADVANCE, 75
One copy, three months, IN ADVANCE, ~
Single copies, U
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30

John Boyd Thatcher, chosen popocratic
candidate for governor Of New York has
decided not to accept the nomination
because of the dissatisfaction among the
silver men regarding his financial views.
Victoria, queen and empress, born 1919,
ascended the British throne 1887, entered
last Friday upon the Goth year of her
reign, which is longer period than that of
any other British sovereign, that of George
Ill being actually less, since insanity made
a regency imperative in his last days.
At the Massachusetts democratic state
convention held in Boston last Saturday
George Fred Williams of Boston and
Christopher L. Callahan of Holyoke were
chosen candidates for governor and lieuten-
ant governor respectively. Williams was
also endorsed by the populist convention,
the populist ticket being Williams and
Archibald Dakin of Brockton. The gold
wing of the party split and nominated
Frederick O. Prince of Boston for governor
and James f. Mcconnell of Fitchburg for
lieutenant governor.
The Newport Express and Standard is
published by Theophi'us Grout, brother
Of Governor-elect Grout, and so may be
considered as voicing in measure at least
the desires of the coming administration.
Last week this paper very enthusiastically
endorsed Col. Haskins of Brattleboro for
speaker. 1t says that Mr.. Lords asking
for the speaker-sbip when Mr.. Rowland
has the clerkship of the house, is like ask
ing the. earth for Washington county.
This is humor of an exasperating sort.
Orleans county charging any other county
with wanting the earth. This question of
wanting the earth so far as offices goes was
not considered for moment by the gen.
tlemen in the north end of the state who
supported Major Grout for the govern
orship. Oh, no! territorial restrictions
counted for nothing then even though
Orleans county had state official at every
turn of the road.
A hotel man in Wolcott, proprietor of
the Wolcott House, has given his views on
running hotel. He wrote letter to the
Morrisville News and Citizen which should
be carefully read by all hotel men. Among
other things he said
"Now wish to make known my views
to the people. l sincerely believe l am
here because God has placed me here, and,
by his grace assisting me, am going to
remain here until he assures me that l am
out of my place. 1 understand just as
well as anyone that am no hotel man, but
as long as l have the controlling interest
in that property am going to run it as |
believe God would have it run. l wish to
give notice right here that there will be no
card playing in or about the premises, no
cigars sold in or about the hotel, and no
liquors in any form sold or given away by
any one connected with the hotel property;
also the hotel office will be closed on Sun
days to the people of Wolcott. "A word
to the wise is sufficient
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-09-30

ent system. .
The oasis., 1896-11-21
nIstineulshed Visitors.

Early this week Nogales has been crowded with distinguished visitors, who came from IIermosllo to meet Governor Corral Beside the Torres party. mentioned elsewhere, and who arrived Wednesday, there were the following, who came Tuesday morn ing; Doctor P Figueroa. vice and acting governor Of Sonora, accom- panied by Mrs. Figneroa; Senor Don Rafael Izabal, ex-governor Of Sonora; r. M. Agnilar, prefect of the district of Hermosino: State Treasurer Victor Aguilar: State Auditor Fernando Men- dez, State Congressmen Ilf. Fernando Aguilar, Dr. Alberto Noriega Gabriel Ortiz aud Enrique Montcverde. Fran cisco Monteyerde, treasurer Of the city of IIermogillo; Manuel Hugues, revenue inspector; Fausto GaxIola, as- sayer in the Hermosilomint; Vicente Escalante; F. Nordugo; 4. Escalantc; Carlos Luken; Carlos Monteyerde; AL Derto Cubillas Antonio Rodriguez, Rafael Ruiz,