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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
BRATTLEBORO.

The next outing of the Hampshire-F Frank
lin press club will be held in Brattleboro,
July q.
Circumstances which have developed since
the burning of Wilcox & Gallupe's plating
works on Flat street lead to the belief that
the fire was incendiary. The matter will be
investigated.
Bishop Hall conducted services in st.
Michaefs Episcopal church Monday evening.
A class of eight was confirmed. After the
confirmation Bishop Hall preached sermon,
taking for his text Acts iv, 10.
A detachment of the fire department was
sent to Putney Monday in response to a mes
sage that a forest fire was in progress there.
Fifty acres of timber land and 30 cords of
wood were burned. Newton Bros steam
mill was at one time in imminent danger.
The fire started in brush heap and was the
second big fire in that locality this season, a
dwelling-house and 80 acres of timber being
burned there, about six weeks ago.
About 80 voters attended the special town.
meeting Monday to consider the ACCESSIBILITY
of building a retaining wall in Wholesome
brook opposite Mrs. Benson's in Centerville
also of appropriating $500 in addition to the
5000 appropriated at the last meeting for
equipping the town house with electric lights.
The first article, after voluminous argument,
was left to the discretion OF the seleetmen.
The selectmen were authorized to expend an
additional $500 for electric lighting and will
put in the Gushing system.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Mrs. Cynthia Thrasher and Miss Thrasher
were in Alstead part of last week.
N. II. Pierce attended the Republican
county convention as a delegate from Athens.
Miss Goodrich, who has just graduated from
the Randolph Normal school, isnow at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Marsh attended the
funeral of H. M. Whitney at Brookline Sun
day.
1t is expected that Presiding Elder Beeman
of Montpelier will preach here next Sunday
at the usual hour.
Frank Wyman of Bratteboro is spending a
part of his vacation at his grandfather S,
David Stevens.
Mrs. DR.. Weston of New Haven with her
daughters, Grace and Mrs. Gates of Brattle-
boro, have been visiting at X. ii. Halls.
Everett Boynton, former Cambridgeport
boy, now a resident of Rochester, N. T.,
called, with his wife, on old acquaintance
here recently.
Quite number from here attended the
graduation exercises at Vermont Academy
last week. Some were also present at the
prize speaking, military drills and concert.
|. A dozen or more, including the superin
tendent and five teachers went to Rocking
ham last Sunday afternoon to the meeting OF
the Rockingham Sunday school association.
The village school closed last Friday with {
picnic. Miss Young, who has taught here {
year, is fine scholar and has under consid
Grafton the taking of special course in some
college, perhaps Oberlin.
Dwight Willard of Rockingham, thu
''hulled corn man. has moved into one o
Mr.. Burr's tenements. Corn is cooked three
days in the week and sold either at the house
or on his several routes.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
Commencement at Goddard Seminary,

The 9th annual commencement of God
dard Seminary at Barre was most successfully
celebrated last week. The attendance was
very large from beginning to end, and the
exercises were Of unusual excellence.
Rev. j. NJ. Pullman d. d. of Lynn, Mass,
gave the class sermon, an eloquent discourse
on "Honoring Life" The class day exercises
of Monday were enjoyed by large audience,
the Grafton being given by Hastings A. Will
liams, of Williamsville, and the poem by
Sarah G. Knight. Beebe Plain, p. Q. The
annual commencement concert by the musical
department was the best for years, and won
the heartiest enthusiasm of all music lovers.
Tuesday was alumni day, with Grafton
w. r. Durham 81 of the Boston Globe, and
poem by Clara Ransom '93 of Tufts college.
Nearly 275 people sat down to the alumni
dinner. Speeches were made by large
number of alumni and friends of the school.
The prize speaking in the evening drew a
first prize was given to Kingsbury Caster of
Derby, Line, VT; second to David G.. Gale,
Williamstown, Vt; and third to Ada F.
Bixby, Perkinsville, VT.
Commencement day witnessed the gradua-
ton of a class of 26 members, the second
Valedictory was given by Stanley G. Wilson,
Washington, VT. the Salutatory by Fred M.
Chase, Weston, Mass.
The alumni elected Wade Keyes 'S5, Bos-
ton, Mass, and Prof. F. w. Durkee, "a,
Tufts college, Mass, to represent them on
tribute annually the sum Of $25 to the school
library in addition to the prizes they already
sustain. The reports made to the trustees
showed prosperous year, the largest attend
| ance in the history of the school, and a sur
plus in the running expenses which is to be
| used in permanent improvement. The new
business department has proved very success
full, and the first year of Opening the ThOmp-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
Vermont Firemen.

The seventh convention of the Vermont
State Fireman's Association will be held at
Armory hall in Montpelier, Wednesday after
noon, July %. The annual tournament will
be held in Barre Thursday, July %, when
1915 in cash prizes will be distributed. At
1890 "A. NJ. there will be a parade of all COM
panies, followed by the hand engine contest
with three prizes amounting to $3.50. The
hose races will be called at l p. NJ. with three
prizes amounting to $500. Then will come
the hook and ladder contest with three prizes
amounting to $25. In special prizes a beau
tiful silver trumpet is offered to the Vermont
hose company making the best time in the
above CONTEST, to be contested for at the
annual tournaments of the state association
until any company shall win the same three
times, when it shall become the property of
such company. An elegant silver trumpet is
also offered to the Vermont hand engine COM
pany making the best record III the engine
contest, to be contested for at the annual
tournaments of the state association until
any company shall win the same three times,
when it shall become the property of such
company.
Entries must be made to j. G.. Brown,
Montpelier, before noon of July 81, and COM
Panies intending to compete are requested to
notify Mr.. Brown soon possible. Mont
pelier and Barre companies will not compete
in any of the races or trials. Special rates
will be given all railroads leading into
Montpelier and Barre.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
BROOKLINE.

Casa Marsh is quite sick with the measles.
Henry Barrett was in town the past week.
Mrs. Henry Barrett is visiting in Westmin-
ster.
School in district No 3, taught by w. w.
Thompson Of Grafton, closed the past week.
Willard Lawrence and wife of Springfield
were in town over Sunday to attend the
funeral of III. NJ. Whitney.
Freeman Horton is ON from Florida to
attend the funeral and look after the estate of
his late father-in-law, II. NJ. Whitney.
The Baptists have improved their church
by removing the choir gallery from the rear
to the front on the north side and otherwise
renovating the church, which has decidedly
improved its appearance.
The wild animal spoken of a few weeks
ago seems to put in an appearance quite often
and by its near approach and blood-curdling
screams causes people to think they don't
care to travel Brookline hills very much in
the night time.
H. NJ. Whitney was taken down with the
measles and in a few days pneumonia set in
and he fingered about a week after, passing
away last Friday morning. He had COM
planned some and his general health seemed
to be failing for some months. He was born
in this town in the house where X. f. Marsh
now lives and had always lived here. He had
represented the town in the legislature of
the state and had held the Office of seleetman
for many years and other offices which the
town had to give, with credit and satisfac-
ton. He was kind and obliging neighbor
ready to help in time of need. By hard work,
frugality and economy he had secured a COM
petence. He has buried his two wives and
only child, Mrs. Freeman Horton, and leaves
no near relatives except three grandchildren.
one of whom has been with him the past
season. And so another landmark is passed
away and one who will be much missed u
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
Vermont News.

George Sanford of Randolph, who was in
dicted for bigamy last winter, his brother
being his surety in the sum OF $500, has gone
to parts unknown and left his brother in the
lurch. Efforts are being made to discover
his whereabouts. He stole gold watch and
other articles before he left.
An old goose which has been living on A.
A. Miles farm at st. Johnsbury for "a years
turned up her toes and died afew days ago.
No one knows the exact age of this faithful
bird, but she was undoubtedly one of the old
est geese in the state. The bird has been ex-
hibited at poultry shows and was always an
object of interest.
Gold has been discovered in Woodbury.. 1t
is found in the blue slate formation on the
shores of Nelson's pond on the farm belong
ing to George w. Angel. The vein on the
surface showed only enough gold to pay a
few cents ton for the ore, but continued
blasting revealed a widening Of the vein to a
point where the ore was worth 81 ton.
Last fall and this spring % acres of the per-
manent camp ground ut Fort Ethan Allen
have been graded and seeded but owing to
the dryness of the season sufficient turf has
not formed to make it desirable to hold the
annual muster there this year. 1t is Thought
best to give the ground more time to solidity
before it is disturbed. Col. Webb has very
kindly offered Coy. Woodbury. 'Oakledgee,'
his estate lust south of the Howard Park. for
the use of the National Guard for its annual
muster in August. Gov. Woodbury. has &C
cepted the offer and the muster will he held
there.
Theodore Chadwick, the town liquor agent
of Bethel, was arrested recently and given a
hearing before United States Commissioner
George f. johnson of Burlington, on the
charge of selling without government
license. He was held for the Oc' ober circuit
court under 5000 bonds. 1t is charged that
Mr.. Chadwick, while acting in the capacity OF
town liquor agent, has lined his own pocket
book by the profit of the sales, by selling in
the ratio of three barrels of whskey for the
town to ten for himself. Gardner j. Wallace
the first selectman, is also implicated, but he
is seriously i'll and cannot be given Il hearing
until he RECEIVERS. The town is greatly ex
ercised over the matter.
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New Hampshire News.
ALSTEAD.

ThILOl lIhhs
Percy Gibson has been spending few days
with his mother.
Fred Slade of Fitchburg, Mass, has been
visiting in the village.
Mrs. H. A. Lowell accompanied her hus-
band to Boston last week.
MS. Buxton has new horse, which he
purchased of George Z. Newman.
Mrs. Whitney of Massachusetts is at her
brothers, Dea. Breed, at the Centre.
The Ryder house on Mechanic street has
been much improved by coat of paint.
Mrs. J. d. Holmes left this week for Tilton
to spend some time with her son.
The stores in the village will be closed
from A. M. till 3 T. NJ. Saturday, July 4.
Miss Ryder, who has been caring for Mrs.
Gibson, goes Thursday to her home in Maine
Mr.. and Mrs. Z, A. Ball of Claremont have
been spending few days at Mrs. Mary Sart-
wells.
Z. NJ. Smith went to Peterboro last Thurs.
day and returned Saturday accompanied by
his wife.
Ora Marvin and son Norman are expected
to spend the Fourth with relatives in the vii.
lage.
c. n. Villas came again Monday from New
| ork, accompanied by little Charlie and Mrs
Bishop.
Arthur w. Shepard went to Turner's Falls
last Saturday and pitched for the Turner's
Falls nine in game with the Greenfelds.
Mrs. Sophia Kings residence on River
street has been newly painted, G. S. Chandler
of Bellows Falls doing the work.
| The iron bridge near the postoffice is being
newly planked, and teams are obliged to &c
by the hill road to Drewsville and Bellows
Falls.
| There will be rehearsal of Sunday school
afternoon at 4 o'clock. Children are all
invited to be present.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
ANDOVER.

May j. Stoddard is home from Bellows
Falls.
Mrs. M. A. Stoddard recently saw two deer
feeding in her pasture between her house and
Mrs. Carrie Smiths.
Mrs. S. A. Rowell, Miss Abbie Palmer, and
Mabel Felt attended the graduation exercises
at Chester on Friday.
Mrs. r. b. Jaquith and two sons, Anna
Stevens and f. Atwater of Weston were over
to attend the Children's day exercises.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Thornton, 0. l.. Dim
lex, II. F. Virgins, B. Potter, William Smith
and c. S. Leonard took trip to Woodstock
last week to attend court.
Mabel Felt and her little flock had picnic
in Poplar grove on Saturday afternoon to
close her school. After lunch brought by
the parents and friends they held the closing
exercises of singing, speaking and recita
tipns; then followed games by the children
and all had good time. Mabel treated al
with confectionery to close.
Chidren's day exercises were held at the
Baptist church at Peaseville on Sunday. The
church was beautifully trimmed with ferns
flowers and potted plants. The parts were
| all finely given and each child had their exer
cises fully learned and finely given. Al
deserved much credit for the amount O
work put into the whole program.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
ATHENS.

A, s. Powers and family spent Saturday
and Sunday at Ludlow.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Ball visited in Alstead,
N. H., the last of the week.
Miss Ida A. Ball is spending few weeks
with her niece, Mrs. W.D Spencer at Tin
mouth.
N. j. Ball and wife Of jacksonville were
the gnests.of Mr.. and Mrs. f. s. Kingsley
Saturday night.
Quarterly meeting next Sunday, July s,
and Presiding Elder l.. l.. Beeman is
expected. The service will be at the usual
hour.
Rev. j. c. Williamson is the delegate
elected to represent the Christian Endeavor
society at the international convention soon
to be held at Washington, d. c..
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. M. Powers, ii. II. Whitney, Mrs. e. s.
Kingsley, and Mrs. p. O. Edwards attended
the funeral of their cousin, Marshall Whit
ney, at Brookline Sunday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
PERKINS VILLE.

John Hicks is riding new lver johnson
bicycle.
Mrs. Augusta Morgan of Felchvile is visit
ing at N. p. Sherwin's.
H. II. Hicks and j. II. Hicks went to
Nashua and Fitchburg last week ON business
o. w. Stoughton and wife of Springfield
visited at his fathers, John Stoughtoh s.
Sunday.
Mrs. Stella NJ. Demons of Shattuckville,
Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs. ii. H.
Hicks.
Bert Cole has left the employ OF M. D.
Bixby. The report is that he is going to
Fitchburg to work.
M. J. Bixby and wife attended the gradual
ton of their daughter Ada, at Goddard semi
nary last week.
Edward Rugg, Adm Woodbury. and Annie
Payne are home from Vermont Academy fol
the summer vacation.
This community was shocked Monday
morning by the very sudden and unexpected
death of Rev. William II. Rugg. About
o'clock his youngest son Edward upon going
into the hen house, found his body, where he
had committed suicide by hanging. Mr.
Rugg has been in poor health for severa
years past. He attended funeral at Ascut
NEVILLE Saturday and preached at Amsde1
Sunday. He has been town clerk for severa
years past and one of our. most respected
townsmen. He will be greatly missed by al
who knew him.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
GASSEI"TS.

Miss Eva Stevens is visiting i'll Rutland.
Myron Warren of Rutland spent Sunday
with his family at l.. II. Warren's.
Mrs. Crogan Fish spent last week visiting
relatives in Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch Cutler spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. Dcmary.
Miss Henrietta Spofford visited her uncle
J. II. Marsh, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Spofford were made
happy Sunday by the birth of daughter.
H. M. Church is improving the looks of his
house by new front door and coat of paint
Mrs. II. N. Church is having trouble witt
her foot again and fears she may have to lose
one of her toes.
1t is thought that the strong wind of Mon
day has done considerable damage to the
fruit and other trees.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
Tell 1t Out.

Don't sit down and wait for trade,
faint the way,
Get n hustle, make show,
Push your business-make her go,
Don't sit down and wait for trade,
Tsint the way,
faint the way.
Ifyou've got something to sell,
Tell it about,
Let your neighbors see you're ely"
Get up "bargains,' don't say die,
Ifyou've anything to sell,
Tell it out,
Tell it out.
Folks won't know you ifyou don't
Advertise,
Keep things movin' every day,
Talk about it that's the way,
Folks won't know you if you don't
Advertise,
Advertise.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
EAST LEMPSTER.

Lorenzo Moody of Lynn is visiting friend:
in town.
Mrs. Irish and daughter, of Lowell is stop.
ping at James Nichols.
Miss Fannie Studley and mother, of Massa
chusetts are boarding at r. c. Roundy's-
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Bickford and children
of Laconia are stopping at A. b. Russell's.
Edison l.. Hurd of Hollis, and Frank HurC
of Woburn attended church here last Sunday
Mrs. Susan G. Piper of Lynn was called tC
town last week to attend the funeral of hel
brother, Jesse III. Baker.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
Caledonia County Convention.

The county convention Saturday was
mostly love feast for Caledonia Republic
cans. The only contests were for side judges
and states attorney. Prot. c. A. Bunker as
chairman made the only speech of thes con-
vention. The county broke its old rule of
returning senator for second term, choos-
ing two new men, Capt. George r. Blair OF
West Barnet and DIR. l.. w. Hubbard of Lyn-
don, both by reclamation. The side judges
were both renominated, Judges S. J. Hast
ings and Judge p. ii. Graves. Hastings was
chosen on the second ballot by just enough
majority to nominate him. w. Fl. Taylor,
states attorney, succeeded himself, defeating
L. P. Slack of st. Johnsbury. Walter P;
Smith succeeds himself as probate judge and
nation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
LONDONDERRY.

B. M. Wilkins moves into his house this
week.
Harry Abbott is raising up and building an
addition to his barn.
Hannum Leonard has been quite sick with
fever but is now gaining.
jerome Adams and wife of Grafton were at
F. N. Westcott's last Sunday.
Frank Belden has moved from the DIR.
Newman house to the parsonage.
Water in West river is very low and work
in the saw mill is nearly suspended.
Painters Bailey & Stowell are painting L.
2. Sheldon's house, also S. M. Holden's.
I. r. LETTERS and wife of Chicago are visit.
ing the latter's parents on their way home
from Boston, where they have been attending
the National convention of Sunday schools.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
BARTONSVILLE.

Mrs. Calista Howard is quite i'll.
F. w. Clay from Oxford, N. H., is visiting
M. F. Burt.
A. d: Gilmore visited his daughter, Mrs.
Clinton Wright, last week.
The school closed last week and the teacher
and scholars attended the picnic at Rocking
ham.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. Burt drove to Ascut-
NEVILLE Saturday to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Charles Newell.
This community was greatly shocked Mon
day morning to hear that Myron Lawrence
had hung himself. He was a man of quiet
temperament and apparently there was no
cause for committing SO rash deed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Maple Grove grange No. 1856 extend an IN.
vitaton to all to unite with them in basket
picnic on the church grounds July Attn at =
O'Clock. All firearms are strictly forbidden
on the grounds.
Children's day was observed June u with
a large attendance of the children from
the different districts and all recited and read
well. The Maple Leaf edited by Mary Camp
hell and Ella Ranney was fine number. Inc
bright and shining faces Of the children well
repaid those that had the entertainment IN
charge. The singing by the three little girls
was very much enjoyed by all, after which
lemonade and cake IN abundance were served
to ALL
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
J. 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, 1896-07-01

When Baby was dck. We gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became M she chung TO CastoriA.
rhea she bad Children, shs gave them Cassoris
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01
Laundered Shirt Waists

3 dozen Waists, good style, desirable
patterns, detachable collars, two collars with
each waist, 69c each. Best garment we have
had for the price We are constantly re-
ceiving new Waists to sell for 81, SIPS and
$1.5o.
Fancy Parasols white silk shades, for
$1oo.
We are offering dozen 26-inch Um-
brellas, silk warp gloria case and tassel for
$1.25, regular price $1.75.
New things in Ties, Belts and Shirt
Waist Sets. Our Sterling Silver Sets for 50
cents are sellers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-07-01

Casa Marsh is quite sick with the measles.
Henry Barrett was in town the past week.
Mrs. Henry Barrett is visiting in Westmin-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-28

in the "Reurious Herald % FeorUaiF
e-tb Rev. j. c.. Hiden has an arucle on
some Books Recently Read ana NJ
.hus paws his compliments TO Cenerai
Ioncstreet.
Tho first. largest. but by no means most
valuable book on the list IS prom Ma
uassas 10 AppomattOX,' by General james
Iongstreot. there Is too much or 10,
and vet 1 could not skip page. Nheh,
whore and how Lonsstreet ever learned
To- write so well is puzzle 10 me- hut
$50 and for similar reasons. was the book
uullishod by General u. S. Grant. Long
streets book is interesting, hut bitter Al
The Wilderness he was accidentally and
badly shot hy Confederate soldiers nut
ha was not so badly hurt by those mis-
directed Confederate bullets as he VIII De
la the fire which DE has now drawn
IL ! had nothing but this book 10 Judge
bv. should think that Longstreet liked
Grant better than he sd Lee. II Gene
raj Longstreet could manage TO inspire
lin his readers the exalted estimate wnich
be seems TO entertain of his own capac-
~ ana proves. then ] DO not Know
that Caesars "Commentaries' would LOT
be- the only military history that could
rank with this book.
And to- General q. ". Smiths Seven
Pines" thus.
Provoked 10y I.ongstreers book. ] took
mp General g. W. smiths monograph ON
Seven Pines. and. after comparing u
with the accounts boy LOngstreet. General
Joseph T.. Johnston. and Mr.. jefferson
Davis. ] find 10 utterly impossible TO con-
ceivc what the battle OF Seven Pines could
have been Ike. Ny conclusion is that
IF yon want TO know anything about this
famous battle. then you had better moi
read much about it,