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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-03-19
West Fairlec.

| Prepare your ballots, gentlemen!
Nathan Davis OF Lebanon, N. H., is in
town.
.P. Braley Of Olcott was in town last
week.
9. W. Stevens Of Newport, N. H., is in
town.
Eva Stevens is working for Mrs. M, J..
Bixby.
Mrs. Samuel Paul is visiting friends in
Olcott.
F. Nv. Kenney was in Barre over last
Sunday.
Miss Mary Gilbert is working for Mrs.
e. F. Dudley.
John M. Eastman was in town last
week, preparing to move to Barre.
The Bailey family gave musical enter
tainment at Village hall last Thursday
eve.
Mrs. Lyon has moved to the residence Of
Mrs. Burton West, with whom she will
board.
Mrs. M. A. Cox, who has been caring
for Mrs. Bartholomew for the past ten
weeks, has returned home for rest. Mrs.
Kimball takes her place.
There is to be literary and musical en-.
tertainment by the senior class of Thet-
ford academy at the village hall next Fri
day evening. There will be promenade
after the entertainment.
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&
in need Of a tonic and general regula-
tor of the system. / have recommend
ed it to great many and everyone
who tried it got relief.
0 "lt is the best general remedy ev-
er used or knew anything about" u
/ When the nervous system has be-
come weakened from any cause, Paine's
celery compound builds it up as moth
ing else can. 1t makes people well.
People in every walk Of life have
reason to be grateful to Prof. Phelps
Of Dartmouth, the eminent scientist
who discovered Paine's celery COM
pound. He understood the peculiar
needs Of the nervous system; he knew
that the backache, headache, sleepless-
ness, loss Of appetite and disordered
blood all mean that the nerves are
weakened and inadequate to the de-
mands upon them. The experience
Of thousands has proven all over this,
broad country that only Paine's celery
compound will give health to the
nerves and, through them, to the entire.
body.
Colleges conferred upon DR.. Phelps
their highest h0nors for his invaluable
Investigations in medicine, but all this
seems insignificant in comparison with
the chorus of gratitude that has gone
up all over the world from men, won.
en- and children who have outgrown
weakness and the lack of, health by
the use OF Paine's celery compound,
the most wonderful nerve and blood
restorative.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-03-19

Col. Joseph Il. follett OF new ORR
has national reputation.
At the age Of 2l, Col. Follett en-
listed in Battery G, First Missouri
Light Artillery, and soon rose to its
command. At Lookout Mountain,
his was the only battery that reached
the summit.
Since the war he has devoted him.
self to mechanical engineering and
has invented several important i'm
provements on the sewing machine
and a bicycle that promises to be one
Of the surprises of next season.
The tension on the nervous system
of an inventor, kept up for months
and months, severely weakened the
health Of busy brain worker like
Col. F0llctt, and his constitution,
which even the hardships Of war did
not weaken, threatened to succumb to
nervous exhaustion.
What Col. Follett has to say in re-
gard to his restoration to health, can
not fail to carry great weight. In a
letter to Wells II Richardson Co. of
Burlington, VT, he writes:
"When suffering from mental ex-
haustion and generally disorganized
system and overwork, | used Paine's
celery compound.
"The compound acted like a charm
on my bowels and kept them in fine
condition, and | experienced great re-
lief from my brain troubles. 4
II have not used Paine's celery COM
pound for six months, but shall when
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Terms, Adv't Rates, etc.

This paper is printed at 4S Main St.
Randolph, vt. Price &c. "a copy, $1.25 {
year, (25c. less In vermont.) All papers
stop when subscriptions expire. No pa.
pers sent unless paid for.
Advertising rates $8 an inch per year;
transient adv'ts q 80 per month. Liberal
rates to large yearly advertisements on
application to the publisher.
TAdvertisers ordering a special posi-
tion will be charged 30 per cent extra.
Actual average circulation for the year
1895, all editions, 3,436; guaranteeds Y. by
American Newspaper Directory.
L. B. JOHNSON, Proprietor,
Randolph, VT.
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IL FLOATS

At all stores two sizes Of Ivory sold;
Eve and larger larger
laundry general
Grocer Of it insist his getting you
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-03-19
Ladies desiring hair work call on Mr.. Hiram
Bean, West Randolph, Vt. Write for prices.


Frank Smith is to work for Mr.. Childs
this summer.
Preston and Daniels are cutting ice on
the Childs pond.
Bert CALDWELL has q sore hand, having
jammed it badly and caught cold in it.
Misses Breinig and Underwood held
meeting at Mrs. Daniels last Thursday
evening.
Quite number attended the camp fire
held at George Emerson's last Thursday
evening.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-03-19
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases
relieved In six hours by the s'NEw GREAT
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" This
new remedy is a great surprise on account
Of its exceeding promptness in relieving
pain in the bladder, Kidneys, back and
or female. It relieves the retention Of wa
ter and pain in passing it almost immedi-
ately. II you want quick relief and cure
this is the remedy. Sold by Richard G.
Morton, Druggist, Main street, Ran
dolph, vt.
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Mildness and Durability
Have made Harmless soap famous.
North PoInfret.

North Pomfret.
John Adams Of East Barnard spent. Sun
day at s. Burch's.
Mrs. H. W. Vail and Mrs. r. w. Newton
are added to the sick list.
Alvin Campbell is rapidly recovering
from recent attack OF pneumonia.
H. w. Vail has returned from the Board
Of Agricultures winter course Of lectures
Richard Kirwan has returned to his EN- :
ployment. being retained here by the high
water.
Mr.. Whitcomb has finished his labors at
Will Whipple's and goes to work for Ed
win Allen.
The winter course OF singing school, con.
Quoted by E.H. Perkins OF Hartland closed
last week. Everyone was much pleased
with his work.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-03-19

6ndrOn,
James and Elmer Amsden are sick with
colds.
Mrs. Albert Jones is reported i'll at this
writing.
Fred Ladd Of Brookfield was in town
last week.
G. R. Adams was in West Hartford on
business last Friday.
j. M. Atwood OF Randolph was in town
last week on business.
M. d. Blake and wife OF st. Albans vis-
tied friends in town last week.
0. G. Sawyer has been confined to the
house the past week by sickness.
9. j. Amsden OF Brookfield has been a
guest OF his brother, E. L. Amsden.
ID. E. Parkhurst has been sick with a
hard cold, the prevailing distemper, but
is better now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brownell and daugh-
ter, Ella, of North Pomfret, visited at 9.
Il. Adams last Saturday.
Inez Manley, Grace Wiley, Walter Ken
ney and Baxter Roberts, scholars in the
South Royalton high school, are at home
for the spring vacation.
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"Give me liver regulator and can reg
ulate the world, said genius. The drug
gist handed him bottle of DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills. E.E.
Evans & Co., Randolph; K. p, Stockwell,
Bethel; M. j. Sargent & Son, So. Royal
ton; A. r. Hood & Son, Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-03-19
Church Burned at Quechce.

Church Burned at Quechce.
The Methodist Episcopal church build
ing at Quechee, VT, was burned Sunday,
March 18th. Fire was discovered when
coming out OF basement window at II go
a. M, and in an hourth building was en-
tirely destroyed. 1t is supposed that the
fire originated from the furnace. No one
was in the building at the time as the SER
vices were held In the afternoon. The
building was insured and was built about
five years ago.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-03-19

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cures
Rheumatic 4 NEURALGIA. Entirely vegetable. 6af
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Corinth.


A. w. Ov1tt Is Ill.
Mrs. Stillman Virgins is on the gain.
There is considerable sickness in town.
George Ovitt went to Burlington last
Wednesday.
Mrs. Lyman Porter is confined to her
room with bronchitis.
Rev. E. T. Hutchins will be at the Cor
ner only two Sundays more this confer
ence year, as he breaches only every al
ternRte Sabbath.
Mrs. Louisa Williams is very low. Her
daughter, Mrs. ]. j. Mckinney, from
Richford Is with her. Mrs. McKenney' 3
little daughter is with her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
FIRST REGIMENT MUSTER.
Three Companies and the STATS In
spccted Last Night.

Companies A, c, and ID, and the field
and staf and non-commissioned stan OF
the First Regiment were inspected at
their armory last night by Assistant-In-
spector-General 10. Lane Stern and the
various commands made excellent show
ings.
All OF the field stafr and non-commis-
stoned staff were present; Company A
had present commissioned officers and
a enlisted men, with - men absent; Com
pany G had present commissioned OFF,
GERS and % enlisted men, with men
absent: Company ID had present commits
stoned officers and 80 enlisted men. with
IL men discriminating 1876 officers and
men present. and "a enlisted men absent.
A goodly number of ladies were present
10 witness the inspection. and the soldier
lads with their uniforms of blue and
FURNISHED brass buttons won much praise
from them.
Tonight Companies b. +, +, and G
will be inspected.
The Cavalry Regiment. or that portion
of it stationed in Richmond, was inspect
ed on Wednesday night Seven of the
eight commissioned officers were present,
and four of the six non-commissioned OIL
GERS answered the roll-call.
The general appearance was satisfacto-
~. or Troop 4 - out Of the 40 men en-
rolled were present or Troop G. only q
out of IS answered to their names.
The regulations prescribe that the mini
mum strength of a cavalry troop Is TO be
tbirty-seyen men and three officers, and
II is probable that Colonel Stern will sug-
gest the DISARMAMENT Of Troop G TO the
commander-in-chief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
eeemed 10 be suficient for all practical

deemed to be sufficient for all practical
purposes.
was transacted.
T-bs COMMITTEES awarded the contract to
supnIy the department with anthracite
'coai IN s II. Halves & Co. Messrs. 8.
~ Halves & CO., Warner Moore & Co..
and CAV a Lorraine submitted bids OF &c
per ton. and they drew lots for the con-
tract.
The Committee on Health met in Room
No II at o'clock last night. Messrs.
Uobson tchairman). Burton. Cutchins,
enead and williams being present. The
rsnort OF the special subcommittee on
REORGANIZATION of the department. was
handed in by Chairman Burton. but was
moi read. Ii was laid on the table until
tho next regular meeting. when 1t Is
boncd All the members will be present.
Mr. Hobson brought to the attention
Of the body the condition of the section
OF the city flooded by the recent over
aow of Shockoe creek On his motion,
Or Oppenhimer. president of the Board
of Health. was directed to make a care
mi investigation of the sanitary condi-
,ions prevailing IN this section OF the
city. and to report at the next meeting
whether the committee should take any
stems TO remedy affairs down there.
The bills and pay-rolls were approved,
and the body adjourned.
There was "A regular business session
Of the Committee on Second Market last
evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
SCOTLAND NECK.
Mixed Political Pickles - Boiling
Popuiists-FusiOn Won't Fuse.

SCOTLAND NECK, n. c., September
2k--(Special)-Dr II. A. Patterson. one
OF the boiling Populists who was nomi-
mated by the Democrats for the Legisia-
ture, has formally accepted the nominal
ton through a communication TO the
Commonwealth this week. He says the
Populist party has gone where the wood
bine twineth and the whang-doodle
mourneth." Captain w. ". Kitchen
another boiling Populist. has been TO
Warenton this week TO speak for silver.
Congressman Woodland passed through
yesterday, and said he heard Kitchens
speech. and II was a strong one. Kitchen
il uncovering some OF Senator Buffers
crooked ways.
Democratic County Chairman T.. l..
Travis, OF Halifax. is here, and says he
thinks the chances are good for Demo-
Gratis In this county to win this year He
says the Populists, as a. body, will not
vote the fusion ticket put out by them
and the Republicans. IL will be remem-
bered that there are two negroes on that
ticket for the Legislature, and the white
men OF the county are not going TO vote
II. When the colored people find out that
the white people will not vote II because
OF the presence OF coiored men on the
ticket, IL Is thought they will repudiate
it, because Of the action OF the white
Popuists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
on THE PENINSULA.
The Report of Colonel Woodhns
Death False.

NEWPORT NEWS, September Pa
,snecial 1.-THE Richmond Times scoop
"a" the State this morning on the death
Of Colonel Philip T. Woodfin, governor
Of the southern branch Of the Nationai
Soldiers Home, AT Hampton. The many
friends OF the Governor In TINS city were
shocked Yesterday afternoon by the an
no,,nceren, that he had dropped dead on
a railway-car while en- route from MS
old home ait Marblehead, Mass, Tor
BOSTON. These same friends were over
loved this morning 10 learn through the
columns Of a local morning paper that
Covernor Woodin was not dead. but very
much in evidence in some placesin Massa-
chusetts. where he has been soJouriilns
for the past few days.
The circulation of the report that Colo
rel Woodfn was dead was caused by
dispatch from Philadelphia, stating tnat
phlip r. Woodfin had dropped dead In
railvav-car near Boston. The man VINO
died In this manner was named wood
ruff. and is supposed TO have resided III
Norfolk.
The first regular football game OF the
season in this vicinity Will take place
tomorrow afternoon between the eleVehs
representing Newport News and Hamp-
ton az Riyervew Park.
The annual inspection OF the Huhung-
ton Rifles will take place next MONDAY
afternoon In their armory. captain
Archibald has ordered extra drills TINS
week I'm order that the company may
make a good showing.
DR. II. A. Wise, the Republican nomi-
nee for Congress from this district ana
Mr.. b. ID. Peachy. of Williamsburg ex-
bounded their views on sound money
and protection AT the courthouse IN
Hampton. last night in the presence OF
over 40 people. o,o
IL is expected that upwards or l'Wo
people will hear Deputy CommissloneI-
of-Pensions II. c. Bell and Candidate W.
A Young at the free-silver mass-meetihg
here tomorrow night
Hon. NJ A. Coles. member OF inc Sidte
Legislature from Northumberland county,
spent the day in the city as the guest OF
Colonel II. De Il. Clay.
The Bryan and Sewall Club held meet
ing tonight TO make arrangements TOT
the public speaking 10 take place here
tomorrow night.
The Grande Duchesse left her moor
ings at the ship-yard this morning al o
o'clock for a trial trip TO the capes. 1hlS
was not the official speed-trial trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
WILLIAMSBURG.
The old Church-scra Very fien'iiui'
Personal.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, September "A
(Special) Work on the Episcopal church'
which was commenced some three weeks
ago. is being pushed by the parties having
II in charge. and ii IS hoped il will be
advanced sufficiently to permit of holding
services I'm the building the first Sunday
I'm October. IL was intended, If possible,
10 repair the old town clock, which hangs
in the steeple. and which has been out OF
order for years, but upon examination
OF IT so many pieces were found 10 De
missing that the idea was given up. HOW
ever. a new town clock may be put In.
before the church is completed In the
inside. -,
Many sora are being killed on the high
tides which we have been having. The
birds are said 10 be too fat. quantities
have been shipped away. They are worth
very little heTe-not over 80 cents dozeh'
Mrs Margaret S. Jones, who has been
amending the summer at the Rockbridge
Alum and at Alton, has returned nome
very much improved.
MIR. Hugh Jones. son of Mr.. Henley l.
ZONES. our well-known druggist. leaves In
a few DAYS for Richmond TO study medi-
cine.
Mrs Jennie Christian and daughter,
Mlss Emily, will return homo next week
from their visit so relatives in Nottoway.
Colonel John A. Henley is in Newport
News. visiting his son, Mr.. ALBION Hen
Low
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
ESSEX DEMOCRATS.
4 Fine Meeting Held at Kappa
hammock.

TAPPAHANNOCK. September 4-(spo-
oialD-County Court was largely attended,
the attraction being political addresses
that had been promised for the occasion
hy the County Executive committees OF
both parties. The business Of the court
was disposed OF for the day before dinner
and az 1 o'clock Mr.. Walter b. Tyler,
Republican candidate for Congress In
this district. took the stand, and for an
hour or more was listened 20 with re-
spectful attention by Democrats and Re-
publicans alike Mr.. Tyler made clear
statement Of the political issues OF the
dsy. from a Republican standpoint. When
he sat down. Mr.. Wescott OF Accomac.
Democratic elector for the First District
Of Virginia. was introduced by Mr..
Booker Garnet. county chairman, and
as Mr.. WescOtt stepped TO the front
Of the rostrum the assembly broke forth
into tumuItuous applause. which lasted
fully two minutes and showed no signs
Of subsidng. until Mr.. Wescott raised
his arm. Then there was perfect order.
For an hour and a quarter Mr.. Wescott
held the fixed attention OF every person,
Democrat and Republican within the
sound OF his voice. His speech would
have been creditable TO any representa-
tive OF Democracy btltIt any duhlthStf
and nothing more need be said
TOOK THE ADVICE.
Mr.. Popham followed, taking the Re
publican side of the argument Mr.. Wes-
colt had quoted the advice of an old
attorney. who told his son who was about
10 engage In the practice of law, that
when he found the law and the facts
both against him in any case to keep up
a HI of "a rustling on the outside"
Nlr. Popham seemed TO adopt that AID
vice. FOR in his whole speech he never
alluded to the money question until In
formed by the chairman that he had but
five more minutes TO speak. Alleged
election frauds in Petersburg took up
most Of his time and attention, except
when he was eulogizing Palmer, Cieve-
land. and Governor O'Ferrall.
STUBBS CLOSES.
State Senator J. y. Stubs closed the
speaking. and drew forth round after
round Of applause as he skilfully per
forated the arguments advanced by his
Republican predecessors. When he held
up John Sherman of Ohio, 10 the cen
TEMPT Of the audience he was greeted by
approving cheers that told but too plainly
the extent Of the anmosity 10 Sherman
that still fingers in the breasts of all
true Democrats, especially those OF the
south
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
FIGHT IN VIRGINIA.
TINE PROGRESS or THE CAMPAIGN
N THE STATE.
A Big Democratic Day I'm Amelia
.Cyclonc" Jim Swnys the Crowd
4 Splendid Denomination mt Tap
pahnnnocL-Note
nocl-Notes.

AMELIA COURTHOUSE. VA. septem-
her 24-(Speclal)-Ou court-day was
given entirely up 70 politics. there being
oo,hing before the court OF Importance.
A great crowd was in attendance. At Y
o'clock the Democrats IN large numbers
assembled IN the courthouse. Senator
/ W. Southau was called 10 preside ana
introduced the Hon James w. Marshai
In a few graceful and appropriate re-
marks. Judge Marshall caught the at
tention OF the audience with his first SEN
tence. II is utterly impossible to give
correct synopsis Of his speech. IL Is
sufficient TO say that he reviewed 'ne
great financial questions with Clear
ness and force that impressed every
bearer He swayed the audience AT n'S
will-at times provoking their mir'h WIN
his rich and genial humor. and then' WIN
breathless silence. they hung upon MS
words as he reasoned and Logically mann
tanned his propositions. Ana tneh "so'"
tears came into their eyes at the iiVn
cadence OF his touching eloquence. truly
he has an appropriate nome-'Cyclohe
linn " 10 Is a tempest on the hustinss'
heard an old gentleman OF in'eih-
renco. long al resident of this county,
say IL was the best popular effort he ever
heard at this place. Judge Marshail con
cluded amid great applause. lie was ioi-
,oyyed nv Hon. j. Bell Bigger. Sidney T.
t,,,s and r. C.. southall. all Of whom
hort gtirring and effective
speeches.
Taken all IN all. the occasion was 'he
most enthusiastic and demonstrauVe
meeting 1 have seen for years The ban
is IN motion. gathering silver ais she rolls.
The Republican meeting was largely at
tended Messrs. Thorp, Gaines Groneh
and others addressed the Republicans
Both parties seem to be marshalling then
,orces for the approaching contest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
OLD NORTH STATE.
THE COMING VISIT OF TOM WAT
son.
A Queer Complication I'm the Ra-
Ieirh Congressional Dtstrfct-h
Daring Raid After Moonshihers-
The Uniyersity-NOtes.

RALEIGH, y. c., September A-tSpe-
cial )-There was frost this morning tho
first OF the season. II is rather earlier
than usual: II did no damage.
In a day or two fifty convicts VIII be
sent from the penitentary TO the "Caie-
donia" farm on the Roanoke. 1t Is the
nlan OF the penitentiary superintendent
70 farm next year on a larger scale than
ever before 1t is not probable that the
penitentlary directors VIII lease any
more farms.
The visit OF Tom Watson to this state
will be quite interesting. 1t Is broadly
,ntmated that no will breathe fire and
slaughter because he did not get all North
Carolina's electoral vote.
some Republicans say they feared
solid Bryan and Watson ticket In this
state. as they thought all the Populists
vvould vote 1t, and that all the Democrats
who would vote a mixed ticket would
vote a straight Watson ticket. They also
thousht the effect might be to check
State. congressional, ana county FUSION vi
Republicans and Popuiists.
There Is a queer complication In this
district, as to the congressional candidacy
of Pat Massey (Republicam. Your cor
respondent was told by the Fopuiist
s,a,e-Chairman that Massey was taken
down. This Is part OF the Populist-Repub-
IIcan contract" (as observation-disclosures
Holton terms III, and by its terms the
Peoublicans are TO vote for Stroud Popu-
Iisl Ex-United States Marshal Joshua
n HIM. a leading local Republican here,
said to-day: Massey Is certainly down.
Won stated IL correctly. Conventions DO
not do things now; committees do the
work" Ed Johnson, the chairman or
the Republican Congressional Committee,
said to-day: II know that State-Chair-
man Holton has notified Populist-Chair-
man Aver that Massey Is taken down. bdt
he refuses to abide by the State Commit
tees orders. You got 1t straight. 90 far
as our State Committee Is concerned; but
II will not work. They have tried to take
him down and failed. You will see him
ON the canvass next week. Massey day
before yesterday said the State Commit
tee was paramount, just as the Supreme
Court is above the Superior Court.
Nathaniel Moore. who. In Wayne coun-
~. In the presence of two other white
men. cut mis- wifs's throat, gets of with
a thirty-years' sentence to the peniten-
tiary.
A deputy-revsnue collector has been on
n daring raid In Columbus county this
week trying to capture moonshiner.
who is, perhaps. the most desperate In the
state This man goes around all the
while. and is always accompanied by
hu,,doss. His distiilery Ia in sort OF
,sIa nd in q swamp. The revenue officer
captured two moonshiners while on the
search. He vas shot at six times.
President II. A. Alderman, OF the State
University, 10 a letter to Governor CART
to-day says the now term opens with
great harmony ami enthusiasm. the
students have voluntarily adopted high.
or standard Of conduct. There are IA