Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-08-13

AHc pOstOIHtt department mas us
continued the Office at North Peacham
and the mail will now be sent tc
Peacham.
The United States a. Canada Elk.
pres company has established ali
office at Clarendon. The expires.
business there was formerly done
through the Wallingford Office.
Hon. John 3. Corliss OF Detroit,
Mich, Richford boy, was unani-
mously reaominated for Congress by
the Republicans OF his district last
week. No othername was presented
TO the convention.
Over IS persons have been treated
at the free dispensary in Rutland
since 1t was opened. The doctors re-
port that most of the patients are
troubled with chronic diseases of the
ear, nose, throat, etc.
The report that Homer w. Heaton
of Montpelier has endorsed the Chi
Icago platform and ticket has been EN-
phatically denied by Mr.. Heaton
himself. Its circulation was inspired
for campaign purposes.
The postofiice and the store of Geo.
Bocash at Sheldon was broken into
last Thursday night; also the hard
ware store of Mansfield & Dixon. A
small amount Of things were carried
away. The entrance was made by
prying open the doors with small
iron bar. 1t is supposed to be the
work Of tramps.
The body of Fred G.. futile was
found last week Monday night at
Bergen Brach, Brooklyn. The cause
of his death appeared to be morphine
poisoning. He was born in Rutland
and was a member Of the well-known
futile family. For the past two
years he had been in the paper bust
ness. He leaves wife and one
daughter,
A number Of men who were dig
ging ditch in the vicinity of the
House of Correction at Rutland few
days ago, struck what they thought
was cold spring. They drank the
water after it became clear, which re-
suited in the serious illness of the
gang. On investigation it was found
that they had been drinking water
that was contaminated by sewerage.
Mr.. Joseph Aud, manager of the
Burlington Daily News, has just dis.
tingnished himself by winning the
first prize of $500, and the fifth prize
of 800, offered by the publishers OF
the American Newspaper Directory
for advertisements that best express
the merits of that publication. When
it is considered that Mr.. Aud had 1872
competitors in the race, his achieve
ment was truly marvellous.
The New York papers publish long
accounts of a suit for annulment of
marriage brought by Lillian Allen
Reynolds against Guy Fl. Reynolds Of
Rutland, as it appeared that he was
married before and went back to
live with his former wife two years
ago because she had been left for
tune by her mother. Lawyer Will
liam Blake. attorney for Reynolds,
puts in general denial and says the
whole thing is blackmailing scheme. |
AT the Washington Park, Sandy |
Hill, N. H., races Saturday, Aug. lst,
Mrs. F. Fl. Winch of Middlebury /
drove Major Wonder, PAGER with a
mark of 2:09 ga, to beat 2:26 Ia, the /
record made by Mrs. /. Crosby of |
Brewster, Mass, behind Emma B. at
Rigby Park, Maine. Mrs. Winch
drove.in an iron-tired road cart, much
heavier than sulky. Major Wonder
turned the mile in 2:26 ga without
skip or break, and half an hour later
went the circuit OF the track in 2:25,
establishing new record for lady
drivers.
G. II. Mason, as trustee, has sold at
auction at Bennington, the hotel,
club house, a large number OF cot
tages and several hundred acres Of
forest land, the property OF the Green
Mountain Summer Home company h
and conducted as a summer resort
Under the name Of Camp Comfort, to
Q. A. Henderson of Jamaica, l.. L.,
'or $4,000. Camp Comfort proper
vas sold, subject to the bondholders'
;laims, for 81 900, and s.Little pond"
IN adjunct to the camp, for $4,000.
rhe property, which is located in
Woodford, few miles east of Ben
cost $4,000.
The committee having in charge
he dedication Of the Gov. Chittenden
monument at Williston August 10th
las nearly perfected the arrange
nents for the celebration. The squad
on of cavalry from Fort Ethan
Allen will be present to take part in i
he ceremonies, as will also the Fuller /
light battery and a battalion of the
Vermont National Guard, with the ]
st regiment band. Arrangements {
lave been made for a special train to t
axe the state troops from their camp ]
0 North Williston, from which point /
hey will march to Williston village.
rhe address on this occasion will be
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