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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29
NEW IlIGH SCHOOL BUILDING

Report That the Special Committee viii Make
next uesday--Recommen Purchase Of
st. Agnes Property, and Erection Of Build
ing at S33,000--Facts and Figures Should
be Read by Every Voter.
The committee appointed at the special
town meeting to investigate and report on
the school facilities of the town of Rock
ingham, will report as follows at the regu-
lar March meeting next Tuesday.
To the legal voters of the town of Rock
ingham
Your committee to whom was referred
the question as to the necessity of addi-
tional school facilities respectfully report
that they have had several meetings, have
carefully examined and considered the sub
ject matter and unanimously find and report
the following facts.
The number of pupils enrolled in the
fall terms of the Bellows Falls schools,
bi-ennially, since 1872 is shown by the fol-
lowing table GSS1 being used instead of
1880, as the registers for 1880 are not
fonnd in the town clark,s off;ca\
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29

Indigestion is often taken for con-
sumption. The word consumption
means wasting away aud dyspeptics
often waste away as badly as consump-
tives.
The reason people waste away is be-
cause either they don't get enough to
eat, or they don't digest what they do
eat.
II the latter is your trouble, take
Shaker Digestive Cordial. This will
help you to digest your food and stop
your loss of flesh.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is made
from herbs, barks and the juices of
fruit, by the well-known Shakers at
Mount Lebanon. 1t possesses great
tonic and digestive powers.
Shaker Digestive Cordial has cured
many supposed consumptives (who
were really dyspeptics), by simply
helping their stomachs to digest their
food, thus giving them nourishment
and new strength.
S Id by druggists. Trial bottles 10
cents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29

At the present time the accommodations
for the high school are insufficient, both
as to the size of the high school room and
as to the number and size Of the recitation
rooms.
No. school house is badly arranged
and in any event, in the near future should
be remodeled in respect to water-closets
and wardrobes.
Two plans are presented for your con-
sidcration: One to remodel and enlarge
the present school building, viz, the high
school and No. 2 ; and the other, to build
new. We have had those buildings exam
ned by competent architect and find that
it is practical to remodel the high school
building SO as to reasonably accommodate
the present school (high) all in one room
and have II seats over and above those
used at the last fall term, but il the high
school room is enlarged to that extent it
will leave only two recitation rooms on that
floor and will necessitate the building of
an additional wing on to the building in
order to get another recitation room, which
is necessary the cost of making these
changes and addition is estimated to be
about $4,000.
We find that it would also be practicable
to add four rooms to No. building by
adding wings and remodeling the building
at cost of about S12 800, making in all
about $40, 800.
The objection to this would be that at
the present rate of growth in two or three
years at the most the rooms would all be
| filled and we would then be confronted by
the same condition that we now are, but
without the power at that time to enlarge
our then facilities on our own grounds.
The second plan is to purchase site and
build a new high school building having
three good sized recitation rooms and a
large room for the high school, that will
accommodate 40 or $50 on the second
floor and four good school rooms to accom-
modate the grades next to the high school,
on the first floor, and if such building is
erected it should and could be so planned
that additions could be made thereto for
further school accommodations. whenit be-
came necessary, without destroying the
beauty OF the building or injuring the use
fnlness of any part of the same ; and we are
informed by the architect whom we con-
suited and who has made special study OF
schoolhouses. that this can be done and in
our judgment and that of the architect a
suitable site can be purchased and such a
building erected and fully furnished at a
cost not to exceed $4,000.
We unanimously recommend that COM
mittee f-be appointed or elected and
that they be instructed to purchase the St.
Agnes Hall property, so called, and if
they cannot agree with the owners as to
price, they be instructed to take measures
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29

for the condemnation thereof under the
statute and that said committee be further
instructed and directed to proceed at once,
if they succeed in purchasing said property
to procure plans ior high school build
ing which shall contain 4 good school
rooms on the first floor and suitable accom-
modations on the second floor for the HIGH
school, said building to be so planned and
constructed that additions can be made
thereto as further needs may require, and
that said committee be authorized and in
structed to build such building and at a
cost, including site, not to exceed $50, 900.
George A. Weston,
l.. M. Read,
John Robertson,
John f. Alexander, committee
Carroll A. Moore,
Eugene E. Keene,
Martin r.. Lawrence.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29

Showing total increase from 1872 to 1898
Of 5Sl pupils, or an average of 25 6-23
per year during that period.
From 1872 to 1881, period II nine
years, the increase was 1888, or an average
per year of 20 SO.
From 1881 to 1891, a period of 10 years,
the increase was 249, an average per year
OF "a $40.
From 1891 to 1895, period of four
years the increase was LA, an average of
36, and during the last two years of said
period the increase was 60 1-2 per year,
and we are informed that there were quite
a number of children that became of school
age during last fall term and desired to
attend, but could not as there were not
conveniences for them.
The average attendance of pupils in
each of the 10 schools in Bellows Falls,
aside from the high school, was at the com
mencement of the last fall term, A. AT
Saxtons River the average attendance was
81, and in the other schools of the, town
II. While 50 desks should be provided
for each school room, one teacher cannot
properly care for and instruct more than
40 pupils at a time; this we give as the
Judgment Of Prof. H. G. Bristol, principal
of Vermont Academy.
In grading the schools it is impossible to
provide for attendance of an exactly equal
number in each room. At the present
time the primary schools are very much
crowded; at the last fall term in the four
there were 2l9 pupils enrolled, making an
average of 80 ii each. The accommoda-
tons for the high school at the present
time are inadequate. The high school
room will seat only 81 and the balance
have to sit in another room that has seats
for 80; this leaves only one small recita-
ton room and another little room that is
not large enough to be called one. We
have and need three assistants, besides the
principal in the high school, and therefore
you will readily see that there are not at
the present time accommodations which
are absolutely necessary to properly con-
duct high school.
At the beginning Of the next school yeal
at least two additional rooms will be
required, and if provided, will be at once
filled.
An examination of the foregoing table
and careful consideration of the forego-
ing statements will disclose the fact tina,
the rate Of growth has increased from yeal
to year and in the past few years has beer
greater than ever before. From this WE
get the best evidence as to the probable
future increase and resulting need of fur.
Their school accommodations.
In 1872 there was but one school build.
ing in the village, containing three rooms
and primary school was held in the YES
try Of the Congregational church.
In 1877 No. 2 school house was built
containing four rooms; in 1884 No. ;
school house was built, containing foul
rooms; in 1886 an addition of two rooms
was made to the high school building, and
in 1891 No. school house, containing foul
rooms, was built.
The following is statement Of the mum
Der of scholars attending the high schoo
in the fall term of each year since 1889
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29
PtITNEY.

The infant daughter Of John Dunn died
this week.
Walter Greene, our genial butcher,
while slicing sausage meat, amputated the
end of his thumb recently.
Mrs. j. Parkhurst of Weston is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. w. w. Wing.
w. Wilbur has purchased the r. Hitch
cock place on High street Of Warren Ben
nett.
NJ Switzer is moving into the Congrega-
tional parsonage recently vacated by Rev.
Mr.. Seymour.
Tobacco raisers seem to be selling their
crops with more to follow when prices get
high enough.
The doctors are smiling. Almost every
one is attacked with grip or kindred dis
eases.
George Wing is at home from Wood
stock, the range teams being idle on ac-
count of superfluous amount of snow.
George Howard received injuries about
the head last week severe enough to house
him and making him have the appearance
of having met Fitzsimmons.
The Epworth League of the Methodist
church here has steadily increased in mem
bership and interest since its re-organiza-
ton last September. The semi-annual
election of officers will occur next Tuesday
evening in connection with a social at the
parsonage. This chapter furnished supper
and entertainment for large and merry
sleighing party from the League Of the
Methodist church of Brattleboro on We'd
nesday evening of this week.
Our pastor, Rev. Mr.. Parker, seems TO
have rather poor luck letting teams, the
last escapade being general smashup
while ID. +. Graves and daughter Mamie
were driving from East Putney. No one
was seriously injured.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29

Temptation rarely comes in working
hours. / t is in their leisure that men
are made or marred.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29
LANGDON.

School No. 2 closed last Friday a term
of II weeks.
G.. Winch attended the farmers institute
in Keene on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Foster visited an
uncle's family in Westmoreland last Satur-
day.
The thaw Of Monday took away SO much
snow that sleighing is very poor, also the
wheeling
Amos Foster was home from Gushing
academy, Ashburnham, Mass, over WASH
ington's birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. F. Parker of Amsden,
VT, visited at their daughters, Mrs. M.
F. Bragg's, last week.
When Mrs Wilmot was out riding her
horse became frightened and threw her out,
breaking one finger besides severe bruises.
The young people will give the comic
drama, "Al that glitters is not gold, or
the poor girls diary" at the town hall on
Friday evening, March 5.
E. G. Osgood of Bellows Falls supplied
for Rev. |. B. Stuart last Sunday. Mr..
Osgood was very interesting speaker,
handled well his subject and was well liked.
The warrants for town and school dis
trict meetings were posted last Saturday.
The town warrant has an article to see
about repairing the river bank near the
Stanley mill so as to prevent the road from
being washed away. Also an article to
select library trustees in accordance with
the law now in force. In the school war;
rant articles are inserted to see if the dis
trict will choose superintendent of schools
and raise money to pay for his services.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29
ASPARAGUS.
The Most Popular of All Vege-
tables in its Season.
Useful Both as a Food and as Medicine
lis Sovereign Medical Virtues.

Scarcely one person in ten but what
is fond of Asparagus. Though relished
as food but few persons know that they
are really taking a medicine.
French scientists first discovered that
the whole plant, but more particularly
the root aud the berries, contained a
white crystalline substance known as
"Asparagin."
Experiments on both human beings
and animals proved coDclusively that
the action of Asrafagin as directly OF
the kidneys themselves, and that il
possessed marvellous powers of healing
and strengthening these orgaus, aud in
assisting them in doing their NEST i'm
portant work of filteiIng the p.isuns
aud impurities out OF the blood and
casting them out with the urine.
You yourself, must have noticed the
Increased flow of urine aud the peculiar
odor il has, after you have taken As
paragus.
Bur, Of course, there is very little of
the medical virtues "f Asparagus in
he few shoots, or II ps, eaten al a meal.
1t is found primci! ally III the roots,
the dried toys, and the berries.
Ii is from these that the now cele-
rated DIR. Honb's Asparagus Kidney
Pills are made, "a d in them will he
iound the medi' al principle of the AS
paragiis in its purest and most active
form.
Thtse little pills agree with the most
delicate So zach. and make strong and
healthy kidneys, clean aud pure blood,
aud bright, clear active mind an abso-
lutte certainty.
For sexual weakness in men and
sierility in women they are an unfail-
ing specific.
Dr.. HOBBS Sparagus Kidney Pills
are ENDORSED 10y the best ply icians and
sold by druggists at 80 cents.
A valuable book mailed free. Ad-
dress Hobbs Medicine Co., Chicago or
San Francisco.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29

After all, our worst misforiunes never
happen, and most miseries lie in an
ticipation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29
NORTH CIIARLESTDWN.

The Iarwell school gave public enter
tainmcnt at Union hall Thursday evening.
Rev. G. II. Hardy of West Rindgc called
on his many friends in this place Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Members of Caremont and CharIestown
oranges were guests ofSugar River Grange
Friday evening, February2l.
Wednesday evening, March I, 1.-The
Colored Bellies and Beaux of Bandtown,
will give an entertainment consisting Of
instrumental music, songs, speeches, etc,
to be followed by supper and dancing for
the benefit Of the band. Be sure not tc
forget it, as it will be the best of the sea
son.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-29
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Arizona republican., 1896-10-30
PREPARING FOR THE soLoNs.
The City Hall Being Prepared for the
 Legislature.

By direction of Mir. Bruce, secretary of the territory, the city hall is being thoroughly overhauled in order that the quarters of the legislators soon to assemble, will be both comfortable and becoming to the dignity of such g body in session assembled. A hand some portion of the appropriation made for the incidental expenses of the hall will be expended in order that it may be as comfortable as possible. The halls are to be carpeted with linoleum, and the rooms with Brussels carpdas. The walls and entire wood work downstairs are being painted
 and walls upstairs papered and dec orated The canopy over the speaker chair, and the draperies of the assem- i hly room are to be of maroon colored ! cloth. The. old chandeliers will be taken out and replaced by combination gas and electric chandeliers of beautiful l pattern. In each hall, in addition tG
 the chandeliers, will be large arc lights l All the old furniture is to be re-up-
 holstered and a quantity of new
 added. The exterior of the hall vii
 also be repainted and new flag vii be raised.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30
ENDED IN A ROW.
The Silver Republicans Could Nc
 Come to an Agreement.

They met, they argued, and ended in a general row. This is the pro- gramme of the silver Republicans at a special meeting held last night.
 The meeting was to be a secret eau GUS of the silver followers, and no one was admitted but those recognized as being of the faithful. The caucus was held for tine purpose of coming to a definite agreement to support either Buckey OfNeill or Mark Smith for con- gress. The adherents of the Populist nominee were in the majority, although several were in favor of Mark Smith. Those in favor of O'Neill wanted the association to endorse him, but the Mark Smith gang wouldn't have it that way There were few, although they believed in silver, in favor of the party nominee, Doran, and fought for him. It was no use, nc agreement could be reached and a general fight was indulged in. The meeting broke up in disgust.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30
:
 NEW LEl4cE PREPARED.
Amicable Settlement Of the Postoffice
 Muddle Proposed.

The chairman of the postofice- com- mittee reports that within a week $ time the leasing of the new building will be accomplished and the office be moved alt once. The delay has been caused by Mir. Wells, the lessee, desir- ing to have one individual sign the lease and assume the responsibility. No one individual could be found on the committee who was willing to do so. and as a part of the committee were out of town, concerted action could noL be had.
 At a recent meeting of the commit tee, however, the members were all present and lease was prepared which the chairman thinks the lessee will accept, it being signed by the in- dividual members of the committee who thus assume the liability proper tiOnally,
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30
PERSONAL MENTION.

J. Roe Young and H. e. Palmer of Sacaton arrived yesterday morning.
 Henry Johns of Fl Paso arrived in Phoenix yesterday for the benefit of his health.
 w. A. Drake, chief engineer of the S. F., P. & P, arrived yesterday after noon from the north.
 Mrs. Virginia Churchill will leave this morning over the Santa Fe for Los Angeles. She will be accompa- nied by Briggs Goodrich.
 President Frank M. Murphy of the $. F., P. & F., returned yesterday from a "trip to Tucson and Benson. He left for Prescott last evening.
 W. M. Privett, a young gentleman from Memphis, Tennessee, arrived in Phoenix yesterday to sojourn for the winser, made imperative by ill health. Bruce Perley has gone to Los An geles. He will return in a few days with his sister, who has been spending the summer there for the benefit of her health.
 Sheriff Owens of Navajo county ar rived yesterday from Yuma, where he had gone with three prisoners sen tenced to serve terms in the peniten- tiary. He returned north last evening F. A. Kirkwood, son of Mrs. Clark Churchill, departed last night fol Sherman, Texas, where he will go into l!business MT. Kirkwood has many friends in Phoenix and their vel wishes go with him ito his new home
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30
ANOTHER CHARGE REFUTED.
Doran Will Be in the Race to tht
 Finish. a.

The Democrats have very assidu- ous.y been scattering the statement abroad over the territory that the Re publican central committee reoogniz- ing the weakness of their candidate for congress will at the last minute withdraw him and consolidate to elect Mark Smith. Secretary Barnes of the committee has received nun arous letters from all parts of the territory for verifcation of the report. The central committee wants it distinctly understood that no Such move has or wtll be en,.er:s sfned. The committee in the first place does not consider the candidate a weak man, and in the sec ond place it would be the last thing they would think of doing to throw their support to Mark Smith
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30
A FACT.

Woolen goods in New York have fallen 50 per cent in prices in the last two months. We bought all of our woolen dress goods for spot cash on a fallen market and will sell our dress goods for 50 per cent less than any other store that bought their goods esr- Her in the season. We have just re- ceived and placed on sale 100 pieces woolen dress goods ranging in prices from 10 to 35 cents per yard, worth from 20 to 50 cents per yard. We are now offer ing the finest grades of woolen and silk dress goods at prices Cf the qual- ity can be found in any other store ir this city alt alD, the prices for it would be double. We are still selling ladies capes ranging from s1.25 10 s7.5j each worth from s to s15.
 THE PEoENIy DRY GOODS co.
 Opposite City Hall.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30
OUR SUNNY CLIMB.

The Pepper Box" is an interesting feature of the Ell Paso Herald Re- garding the influx of tramps to Pthoe- nix, it says: Phoenix is flooded with tramps and the question is what to do with them The Wandering Willies appear to be in such delicate health that northern winters do not agree with their tender constitutions; so they swarm to Phoenix, whose sa- luhrious climate is boasted of all over the country The Shaker would es- pecially recommend Phoenix to the gentry who drift into Ell Paso. Here there is only climate for them to live upon, as the soup house has not been opened. But over at Phoenix there is Billy Wilson's orange and almond or. chard for them to feed in, and Billy does not stay there. so he will not be dangerous.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30

mon Toohey and driven by Harry Tompkins caused great excitement yes- terday by running away. The driver stayed with the team until he saw that it would be useless to jeopardize his life, so jumped to the ground. The outfit coElided with a tree near the woodward on Jefferson street. The horses broke loose from the wagon and separated, with the exception of enc of the wheel horses, which was too much astonished to run. The only damage done was the breaking of ,,he harness and a doubletree.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30
FUN AT THE COLLEGE.

Tonight will be given very pleas ing entertainment at the Lamson busi- ness college by the literary society of the school. Two very amusing farce comedies will be presented by good talent. The plays will be staged With special scenery In addition to the farces a mandolin and guitar selection will be rendered by Messrs. Lowell and Nordyke, a selection by the c. c. quartette and an instrumental solo by BeTE Lincoln.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30

Ladies should prepare for the change in the weather by buying one of those handsome wraps at Alkire's. These garments wear well, look well and will keep you well if you get one in time. Don't put it off until tomorrow, but come today We are anxious to see every Phoenix lady wearing one of our wraps and with that end in view have marked them away down. You can get wrapped cheaper at Alkire's than at any other store in the city.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30
LOCAL BREViTIES.
Stoves set up and blacked at your residence. Arizona Commission Co.,, 242 West iWashing g.on street.

The Montezuna restaurant will open for it's patrons next Friday, November 1. Many will remember this restau- rant, as it was formerly the Ivy Green, and is under the efficient management of Mrs. A. Williamson, who has had an extensive experience in the restau- rant business. Those who enjoy the choicest edibles will find in the Monte zuma their every desire
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30

Don't delay on your pho ograph work for Christmas, but call ss Hart wells at once Give him plenty Of time for the choicest work.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30

Depew can sell you a cactus proof unpuncturable pair of tires for $1o fully guaranteed, Gall and see them No. IT South Firsa avenue.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-30

Patronize home industry and get One ot Smiths $25 suits. Elegant lire ot goods just arrived