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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-16
Improbable Newspaper Readers.

The custom of borrowing neighbor's
paper, says the Ellsworth (Me American,
has been called to our attention by the Bar
Harbor Record, which mentions an instance
where subscriber wrote for an extra COPY
because her copy had been worn out by
neighbors who had borrowed it. This is
by no means an exceptional case. We
know OF cases where one copy of the
American supplies an entire community
with news, the paper going from house to
house. 1t is hattering to the editor to find
his paper SO eagerly sought TOR, but it is
not proiitabie-fattery won't pay bills.
Not only is this practice unfair to the pub
Usher, but In many cases it is a great incon-
venience to the subscriber. 1t is not
always that one can sit down and read
paper as soon as it is received, and there
are other members OF the family who wish
to read 1t, too; but when neighbor runs
in to ask for the paper for few minutes,
the accommodating subscriber does not
like to refuse. How often has the man of
the family. after busy days work, set
tied himself for an hour with his paper,
only to learn from his wife that Mrs. So
andso had borrowed it The American
considers every one of its subscribers a
friend yet, thoughtlessly perhaps, our
friends are doing us an injustice when they
loan their papersto borrowing. ,neighbor,
who thereby receives the benefits of the
paper without contributing his share to its
support. We agree with the Record, that
the person who is too stingy to buy a
paper which he wishes to read, is too mean
to be permitted to borrow it.''
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Grout's Postoffice Edict.

Congressman Grouts determination to
shift the responsibility of selecting post
masters onto the republican patron of each
office was shrewd political move, but is
causing no end Of comment. There are
not many who believe he will willingly step
out of the halls of congress two years hence
and in the meantime it is policy to make as
few enemies in the district as possible.
Candidates can get red in the face, call
names and pull hair, but under his post
office manifesto Congressman Grout will
have smile for each and with clean con-
science can say, 1.-The will of the people is
my will
Speaking of these contests the Burling-
ton News says:
These contests for the postoflices are
generally settled with reference more to
the political ambitions OF the congressman
than to the fitness Of the applicant for the
service. Party services in the past have
determining weight with the congressman,
and it is to the discredit Of politics that the
character OF the services are not always of
the kind that should recommend them for
consideration in connection with any impor-
tant position of trust. In view of the f ct
that postofiice contests are fraught with
danger to the political futures OF cong ress-
men Congressman Grout's plan of submit
ting the choice Of postmaster to the cleo
torate would seem to be happy expedient
or escaping trouble and embarrassment.
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Chester and the Muster.

Will the annual muster of the Vermont
National Guard 60 to Chester, is ques-
ton not definitely settled. However, there
are two or three things which are settled !;
one is that Chester wants the muster, and
the officers and we believe most of the
privates in the state militia want she should
have it, at least in preference to going to
Burlington.
Our information is that the muster in
1894 was held in Fairlee, in 1895 at Bur-
lington on the state grounds, in 1896 at
Camp Webb in Shelburne, and unless
indications fail it will be held in Chester in
1897.
Why should the muster go to Chester?
For several reasons, all of them good ones.
Competent Judges say the Burlington
grounds are unfit for an encampment and
because OF the nature of the soil can never
be made suitable, at least with any reason
able expenditure Of money. The disad-
vantages OF meeting in Burlington are poor
grounds, poor facilities, poor location-in
fact poor everything; but the most convinc.
ing argument of all is that the militia them
selves do not want to meet there.
What are the advantages of meeting at
Chester Many. A splendid field of $50
acres as level as floor, and railroad facili-
ties as good as any. The Rutland road
has agreed to run spur onto the grounds
and the enterprising citizens of Chester
have guaranteed the grounds with adequate
water supply free of cost. 1t will cost the
state less, and the advantages are more
than hundred per cent greater.
Moreover the people of Chester are very
enthusiastic over the matter and should the
muster come to them, will leave no stone
unturned in their endeavor to make the en-
campment success.
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Put None but drout Men on Guard.

The following ante-convention Grout
workers have received their reward:
l.. ID. Hazen, st. Johnsbury, director Of
states prison; Carleton w. Reed, Addi-
son, trustee of industrial school, George
w. Perry, Rutland, state geologist; D. j.
Foster. Burlington, commissioner of taxes
John II. Ware of Townshend, Frank c.
Williams of Coventry, Charles j. Bell of
Walden, j. X. Curtis of Georgia, j. o.
Sanford OF Stamford, Alpha Messer of
Rochester, Victor |. Spear of Braintrec,
and j. l.. Hills Of Burlington, board Of
agriculture; c. L. Erwin of Newport, su-
pervsor of insane; William II. Platt of
Shoreham and William II. Page of Rutland,
trustees of state insane asylum; Fl. %.
Holton, Brattleboro, state board OF health !;
E. c. Tuttle, Rutland, director state prison
and house of correction; Roger w. HUI
burd, Hyde Park, trustee industrial school !;
Il. 5. Stanton of Roxbury, Frank KenGel
of Morristown, Olin Merrill of Enosburg,
railroad commissioners Hosea Mann, Jr.,
Wilmington, Inspector of finance.
Blessed are they who do the will of the
master. Hosea Mann of Wilmington
turned over his town to Grout, and now
Josiah, in turn, makes Hosea inspector of
finance. ce.--Londonderry Sitter
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a quantity of hemlock timber lately pur-
chased in Alstead, off the Asal Hatch place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira w. Ramsay left Tuesday
morning for Manchester to attend the three
days session of the state grange held there
this week.
A business meeting of the ladies' aid soci-
ETY. Will be held in the Congregational church
good attendance is solicited.
Christmas concert by the children of the
sunday, school will be given in the Congre-
gational church next Sunday evening, Decem-
Der 70, at o'clock.
f. G. Belden and wife, who have occupied
the north tenement in the Wier house during
the past summer and fall, have removed to
Drewsville, their former home.
The ladies' social circle will give an enter
talnment and supper ut the parsonage in
Christian Hollow on Friday evening, Decem-
Der 49, to which all are cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker, DR., and little
Ruth started Monday for trip to Potter
Place, Mrs. Parker's old home. They intend
to stop in Nashua, and will also attend the
state grange at Manchester this week.
Remember the fair at the parish house Fri
day. The usual attractions will be presented.
Doors open at o'clock, and supper served
from to 7.30 at 80 cents per plate. Ice cream
and cake will be for sale also. Good music
Will be furnished for dancing.
All tuose interested IN the formation of
singing school are requested to meet in
Grange hall on Thursday evening at 7.3O
O'Clock, at which time L. B. Chapman of
Windham, VT, will be present to conduct the
same: Mr.. Chapman is well recommended
and is holding successful schools in West
Minister and west parish
With the $50 premium received for an
exhibit at the Keene fair held in September.
Walpole grange has bought new tables for
the use OF the officers. A committee of three,
Mrs. q. A. Watkins, Alvin Dwinnell and G.
X: Jennison, were appointed to take charge
OF the matter, and nine tables were purchased
of Woodbury. & Howard of Keene. The
tables are Of oak, highly polished and will
prove quite an addition to the furnishings of
the hall.
Through the efforts of the cemetery COM
mlttee, arrangements have been made where
by complete map Of the new cemetery, So
called, is under construction. Samuel Wads-
worth of keene is drawing this map and was
here IN town last week i'll regard to the mat
ter. 1t is great many years since this has
been done and the need was imperative,
The new map will be about the size of all
atlas and will consist of series of drawings,
plainly designating the exact location of the
different lots.
N. 6. Holden has been specializing in live
stock this week. Anyone interested can
learn particulars by enquiring of George Z.
Sherman or Fred Perry.
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CHESTER.

Charles 4. Hall was in Ludlow Thursday.
w. ID. Ball of Ludlow was in town Friday
John Greenwood spent Sunday at his home
here.
Charles Robbins at Chester Depot is criti-
cally ill.
Frank Monroe has returned from trip to
New York.
Miss Abby Sargent has class in painting
at Castleton.
DR.. Pronty of Keene was guest at DR..
Ray Friday.
A party of Odd Fellows went to Springfield
Friday night.
Meeting Of Henry post G. A. X. Tuesday
evening.
Ladd & Hilton played for dance at Pease-
vile Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Gibson were in Brat
tieboro Saturday.
Norman Thompson is moving his family
into town from Grafton.
Rev. j. p. Harper of Weston was guest of
Rev. HI. Ballou Friday.
Prof. e. W. Gibson of Chester high school
was insSpringfield Friday
Harry Lothrop picked large dandelion
blossom Saturday.
The w. II. c. met Wednesday afternoon
instead of evening.
Prof Reed of White River Junction was at
the Fullerton Sunday.
Oscar Miller is in poor health and unable to
work all of the time.
MISS Blanche French has returned from a
lew weeks visit in Proctor.
Charles French of Proctor has returned to
MS nome here for Il few weeks.
a party of young people from here attended
the dance at Springfield Friday night.
The animal oil 20 6. -, ~ n
y. r. was held Monday evening.
Rev. j. o. Davis attended the funeral of
william Hoskison at Healdville Monday.
Ernest Stewart, an employe in the steam
mill, mad several fingers cut Off last week.
Street lamps have been added to some of
the residences and are much appreciated.
Regular communication of Olive Branch
lodge No. 81, F. & A. NJ, Thursday evening.
Eiorldge Ladd, who has been i'll for several
weeks, has returned to his work in Bellows
Falls.
Frank Stearns and wife begin housekeep-
ing in their newly fnisheI tepement ,b;s
week.
Miss Thelma Havens gave birthday party
afternoon.
Will A. Allbee has gone to Amherst. Mass.
trio light plant.
fhteen girls are employed at present in the
wrapper factory and large orders are ahead
all of the time.
hev. Ii. L. Ballou assisted Rev. J. O.
Beach at the union concert in the Baptist
church Sunday evening.
"A large delegation of members of the ]. %.
y. r. oil this place viii attend the district
meeting at froctorsville Friday evening.
b. NJ. Waite has made arrangements for
ms grand opening ball to take place Decem-
orchestra.
Charles Carlisle, while Mt his worl in c,,-
Use mill, tried TO throw a belt of from a
wheel when his arm caught and he was badly
bruised.
C.J: Willard has rented the Hilton house
on Nam street and is moving into it. Mrs.
wizard millinery store will now be in the
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wALpoLE.

Subscribe for the TIMES at the postoffice or
renew for 1897.
Hon. T. N. Hastings was in Keene Mon
day on business.
The village schools close this week Friday
for the Christmas vacation.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Oliver T.
Joslyn is again critically ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren W. Porter were in
Boston the first of the week.
Miss Daley of Claremont was the guest of
Misses Nellie and Mary Driscoll Sunday.
Frank T. Gibson came home from St.
Johnsbury this week for the holidays.
Miss Kate L. Wells left Saturday afternoon
for Springfield, VI, to visit her sister, Mrs.
Watkins.
Miss Emma Richardson spent Saturday
and Sunday at her home in Chester, Vt.
Arthur T. Davis is expected home from
Springfield, Mass, this week for a short vaca-
ton.
Miss F. Maude Brown is spending this
week with friends in Boston and Cambridge-
port, Mass.
Mrs. George b. Williams, Jr., is eniovinp
trip to Fitchburg, Boston and vicinity, ieay,
ing last week.
Mrs. II. NJ. Hastings and Miss Helen A.
Wotkyns went to Boston yesterday afternoon
for weeks absence.
Mrs. III. NJ. Foster has been visiting her
son, Willis, and his family, returning last
week TO her home in keene.
Miss Mary Holland is home from Wood
stock, VT, to spend a short time with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Holland.
Mrs. Ballam. who has been somewhat
improved in health the past few months, is
again confined to the house.
John Z. Holmes is making his third trim
this season to Windham, VT, for sheep. He
recently bought 30 in Westmoreland.
Mrs. III. III. Stone visited friends few dax.
IN keene recently, also attending the fair
held by the Episcopal church and society.
Colburn Brothers are drawing to their mill
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sANToNs RIVER.


Singing school will be held in the Congre
gatlonal vestry on next Friday evening.
Messrs. Tower, Gale and Twitchell have
taken large contract in chopping wood Of
w. Farnsworth.
The new barn on the Riverside Farm is
completed and the repairs and alterations
made on the old ones makes them perfect fo,
what they are intended.
d. Whitcomb is repairing his shop and re-
placing his machinery which was removed
about a year ago to admit machinery for the
manufacture OF baskets. The people will be
glad to learn that Mr.. Whitcomb will once
again resume his former business.
William Corey has one of the most COM
plete assortments Of sleighs, wagons and
morse equipments i'll this part Of the state
and any one in our village will not regret a
visit to his establishment. You will always
lind him ready to entertain you whether you
wish to buy or not and he will treat you gen
tlemanly at all times.
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WESTMIN STER.

M. Kendall. = - ''-' - . g.
Monday. ~ iio"' ''o''o''
y. II. Church is so far improved as to be
out ON the street again.
y Miss Edna Wright is attending school at
Vermont Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Arnold entertained the
whist club at their home last evening.
Miss Carrie Warren went to Chester.
renn;;, Monday to spend the winter with a
friend.
Florence Leach, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. L. Leach, is with Mrs. Leach's sister in
keene.
Every one will be glad to welcome Station
Agent Atwood back at his old place in the
depot
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Watkins are spending
some time in Boston with their daughter and
family.
! BESSIE Leach, daughter of J. E. Leach, is
with her grandparents in Boston and attend
ing school.
we are being asked the question very fire.
quently about Christmas tree and gathering
Tor the children. What do you all say
We were in error last week when we stated
that Mrs. Ann M. Ellis was in poor health, it
being her sister, Mrs. Ruth Mayo. We re-
ported the item as it came to us.
Miss Alovia Dawley with the assistance of
her uncle, an old man over so years of age,
has built and nearly completed cottage at
the south part of the town this season.
The young people are rehearsing "NIiles
Standish' under the direction of Rev. i. B.
Hyde, which is to be given in the town hall
IN u few weeks. We shall hope to give more
particulars next week.
Mrs. /. G. Wyman had serious fall Mon
day which badly bruised and otherwise in
Jured her. Just how the accident happened is
unknown but it is thought she was seized
with dizziness, causing her to fall from the
piazza. She passed comfortable night Mon
day night but at the time of writing is suffer
ing considerable pain.
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Commissioners Notice.

We the subscribers, being duly appointed
Dy 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 BENJAMIN l..
shaw. late of Rockingham, in said Dist ict,
deceased, and also all claims and de-
mands exhibited in Offset thereto; and six
months from the 25th day of November last.
we do therefore hereby give notice, that we
Will attend to the business of our said an.
go1ntment at the office nf DR.. A. j. Park err In
district, on the 2sth day of December. 1896,
and the 5th day of April, 1897, next, from one
O'Clock, P. NJ, until four O'Clock, p. NJ, on
each Of said days. -. =
a. j. Parker. Commissioners.
Frank G. Day, Administlat ator.
November 80, A, D., 1896
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-16
The Next Governor.

Already there is talk" regarding the
possible successors of Gov. Grout. An
exchange says:
Gen. Mccullough, who it is said has an
eve on the governorship, has rival in f..
G. Smith of ST. Albans, who it is also ru-
mored would like to be governor of Yer
mont two years hence. The race for the
nomination seems to have begun, and judg-
ing from Gov. Grout's convention experi-
ences any or all slate candidates cannot
sail in too soon. Perhaps all these aspi-
rants for office have toed the mark in
response to popular demand; it was said
the last ele ction settled the ring and state
candidate business for good. However,
the next election Is not In a presidential
year and it will be a very severe test for
some Of the governorship material, of
which there seems to be a superfiuity in
the state.
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8eBul ADVERTISEMENTS.
Commissioners Notice.

We, the subscribers, being duly appointed
BY the Hon. probate Court for the district OF
amine and adjust all claims and demands of
al persons against the estate of Ivah N.
Farr. late of Westminster. in said District
exhibited in offset thereto; and six months
from the 9th day of November last, be.
ing allowed by said Court for that purpose,
win attend to the business of our said an.
pOintment at the dwelling house Of Fred /.
Ian Lane IN Westminst in said District. on the
l9th uay of Decemner and 21th day Of May
next from two o'clock p. NJ until four O'Clock
r. NJ, on each OF said days.
s. M. NUTTING,
G. W. METCALF COMMISSIONERS.
Fred Lane. administrators,
Westminster, November 81, A. d, 1895,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-16
Henry F. King Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
st West stninster, ss. for said District To
all persons Interested in the estate of Henry
Z. King. late of Rockingham, in said District,
deceased. GRFETINC.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
Estate, and decree distribution thereof to
the persons entitled at the session thereof
to be held at the Probate office in Bellows
rails on The End day Of January, A. d. 1897.
premises, il You see cause
ZINA II. ALLBEE, Register.
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GAGEvILLE.

The lyccum was reorganized last week FRI
day night and the following officers were
eleeted; e, W. F. I.aClair, president; X. p.
Giark, :, wee president; N. B. Ober, secretary
r. r.. ~, Clark, treasurer. 1t was expected that
Mr. Gongdon would be present but he was
uliaoie to ON account of sickness. The next
;ihee,ins VIII be held this week Friday even
ing ing. MI. Congdon will surely be present.
me he suhlect for the debate will be, Resolved,
;.! nat the electric road will be benefit to the
eillzens OF Gageville. G. +. Beals, aflirma-
1--WE; +. e. Clark, negative.
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Mary A. Harris Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Cour,
Westminster, ss. for said District. To
all persons interested in the Estate of Mary A.
Harris, late OF Lowell, Mass, having estate
in said district. deceased, GREETING:
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account
OF Fred l. Lane, Administrator upon said
Estate, and decree distribution thereof to
the persons entitled. at the session thereof
70 be held at the Probate Office in Bellows
rails on the 2d day of January, A. d. 1897.
when and where you may be heard in the
premises, If you see casse.
ZINA Il. ALLBEE. Register
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Hattie M. Corliss Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, 81. for said District To
all persens interested in the Estate of Hattie
~; Corllss, late of Westminster, in said Dis
trict, deceased. GREETINC
You are hereby notified that this court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
L. -: Richardson, Administrator upon said
Estate, and decree distribution thereof to the
persons entitled, at the session thereof to
be held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls.
on md day of January, A. D. 1897, when and
where you may be heard in the premises, il
you see cause.
ZISA III. ALLBEE, Register.
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John h. Ramsey Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District. TO
all persons interested in the Estate Of John
y; Ramsey, late OF Rockingham. in said dis.
trlct, deceased GREETING:
You are hereby notified that this Court will
q eide upon the allowance of the account OF
george r. Chapin, Administ rator upon said
Estate, and decree distribution thereof to
the persons entitled, at the session thereof
70 pc held at the Probate Office In Bellows
FAILS on the End day of January, A. d. 1897,
wnen and where you may be heard in the
premises, If you see cause.
Una IL. ALLREE. Register
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Bridget Hackett Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District To
all persons interested in the estate OF Bridget
Hackett. late OF Rockingham in said District,
deceased. C;REETINC.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
Estate, and decree distribution thereof to
the persons entitled, at The session thereof
to he hel at the Probate Office in Bellows
when and where you may be heard in the
premises, if you see cause.
ZINA II. ALLBEE, Register
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Sarah ]. Warner Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
westminster, IS. for said District. To
all persons interested in the Estate of Sarah
j. Warner, late of Rockingham in said Dis.
rict. deceased. GREETING;
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
Edward l.. Walker, Executor upon said
the pers ms entitled, at the session thereof
to be held at the Probate Office in Bel
lows low Falls on the 2nd day of January. A. ID.
1887, when and where you may be heard
In the premises, If you see cause.
ZINA ii. ALLBEE, Register,
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ATHENS.

A. f. Torrey has moved his family to Cam
bridgeport for the winter.
The Carr brothers, who work in Pierce's
steam mill at Westminster West, are having
vacation OF a few days while repairs are
being made ON the mill.
The lecture given by Rev. j. f. Fullerton,
FRIDAY evening. was very instructive and
entertaining and was much appreciated bv
all who heard it, and those who did not
missed rare treat.
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The Bellows Falls Times

Is the only semi-weekly up to date local
paper in this part of the state. 1t has re-
liable local correspondents in every town,
and IN nearly every postoffice in this part
OF the state who keep its readers fully in
formed on all the little matters Of home
news that make local paper so interest
ing. Editorially it viii discuss matters
OF general state interest. Remember YOU
get all the news fresh twice a week. Four
pages every Wednesday and Saturday.
Tel your neighbors Of this great offer
and ask them to subscribe. Address,
The TINES,
Bellows Falls, Vt.