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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
CHESTER.

| Rev. Ballou was in Springfield Sunday
| Frank Stearns was in Bellows Falls Satur.
day.
George L. Fletcher returned to Woodstock
| Monday.
| Judge Henry and family were in West
Windsor over Sunday.
Mrs. Kittrdge of Waltham, Mass, is visit
| ing at ID. w. Davis.
B. A. Park has returned from his several
| months visit in the west.
| Mrs. j. o. Lake has gone to Lowell lake to
| cater for the opening dance.
Ethel Howard of Marlboro, Mass, is the
| guest OF her friend, Sara Bates.
| Nettie Haskell of Westmoreland is the
guest of her cousin, Emma Henry.
Harrison Kingsley of East Clarendon has
been visiting at Spencer Taylor's.
| Special meeting of Olive Branch Lodoe F.
& A. M. Tuesday night. Work Sd degree.
Mrs. F. III. Harris and children have gone
| to Massachusetts for several weeks visit.
Mrs. Elliot French and Mrs. j. O, Lake
will have an ice cream booth on Main street
July 4th.
f. j. Powers went to Burlington last night
| to attend the meetings of the Grand Lodge
F. & A. M. at that place.
Mrs. Sarah Ryder went to Grafton Satur-
day for few weeks visit with her daughter,
| Mrs Warren Sherwin.
The ladies auxiliary of st. Luke's church
were entertained by Mrs. Webb and Mrs.
Leland at the residence of Mrs Webb at
North Chester.
Charles H. Robb of Bellows Falls and Hon,
j. L. Martin of Bratteboro will deliver ad-
dresses before the Young Mems Republican
club in Hotel Fullerton hall, Thursday even
ing.
A pleasant family reunion was held at the
residence of Mrs. II. X. Raymenton in this
village on Saturday June 6, to celebrate her
10th birthday. Among the relatives were
Miss nj. }. Raymenton. c. H. Hewett and
wife, Walter r. Hewitt Mrs. j. E. Abbott,
Harry L. Abbott, l.. Pearl Abbott, DR.. Will
liam IL. Raymenton, Henston Knight Ray
mention from Worcester, Mass, L. W. Ray
mention and wife, Marion Ward Raymenton
New York CITY, G. F. Patterson and wife
Winthrop II. Patterson.
Arrangements are being perfected as fast as
possible to secure one of the finest 4th of July
celebrations known around these parts. The
several committees are doing their best and
will without doubt be successful. The COM
mittee for music have hired Beedles Military
band of Keene, who will furnish music during
the day. The usual races, sports, bicycle
parade, coaching parade, horribles in the
forenoon, while prize has been offered
which will promise fine base ball game for
the afternoon. No one will be disappointed
who visits the town that day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Quay on Mckinley.

Senator Quay of Pennsylvania has come
to the conclusion that Mckinley will be
nominated at St. Louis on the first ballot.
He says the Ohio man will have 479 votes,
or 19 more than is required to nominate.
He figures as follows. Alabama, 6;
Arkansas, is; California, IA Connecticut,
6; Georgia, .; Illinois, Sc; Indiana, 80;
Kansas, 20; Kentucky, 10; Louisiana, 3
Maryland, 10; Michigan, 2S; Minnesota,
1S; Mississippi, 8; Missouri, "a; Nebraska,
IS; New Jersey, 16; New York, 4 North
Caro- lima, IS; North Dakota. 6 Ohio, 46 ;
Oregon, 8 Pennsylvania, 4; South Caro-
lima, 3; South Dakota, s; Tennessee, IS
Texas, 6; Vermont, s.; Virginia, 16 /;
Washington, 8; West Virginia, 12; Wis
consin, q; Wyoming, 6; New Mexico, / j;
Indian Territory, g. Total, 479.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
What Plumley's Organ Says.

The Northfeld News Of yesterday issue
supports Hon. Frank Plumley for congress
as was to be expected. After stating that
Mr.. Plumley had once decided not to en-
ter the race the contemporary says:
This decision would have been final. but
Tor the appearance of an unexpected ele-
ment. The disturbing force was the dis
covery in Windham county of what the
Brattleboro Phoenix characterizes as a
'.stIll hunt, and it became known that
Hon. j. l.. Martin was making consider
able OF canvass in quiet way for con-
gressional honorS this year. This discovery
Immediately brought another candidate
from that county in the person of Hon. l..
nj. Read OF Bellows Falls.
1t is also stated that WASHINGTON county
will be solid for Plumley. The News con.
tinues.
NIndham county cannot in fairness ask
for recognition at this time; and it is not
unfair to assume that those who engaged in
''still hunt, recognized this fact. Wind
ham county has not so far as known ex-
pected congressional recognition; it now
| oNiS ho man ouptfIOr 10 tne W ash
ington county candidate and furthermore
Wmdham county has recently been hon.
ored by governor. Considering these
facts, Windham county ought to yield
gracefully to the consideration of the
Washington county candidate.
So Mr.. Martin is getting all the credit
and all the cussing for starting the move
ment against Gen. Grout. MIR. Martin.
own local paper, the Phoenix, condemn:
the ''still hunt" in round terms, and the
Wilmington Times says that this politica
conspiracy of "a secret, underground ma
ture" is supposed to have originated in
Brattleboro in the vicinity of Waterman,
Martin & Hits office.
Gentlemen, the only way you can restore
quiet and accomplish anything is to supper,
the candidacy Of Hon. L. NJ. Read of Bel.
lows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Vermont News.

John w. Willard of Pittsford has taken out
letters patent for an Improvement in an anti
rattler for thill couplings.
The following pensions have been granted
to Vermonters: Increase, Charles II. Whip
pie of Weathersfeld original, widows, etc.
minor of John L. Tice of Montpelier; origi-
nal, Adolphus V. Bonville of Fair Haven; in
crease, Samuel Stewart of Felchville; reissue,
Charles G. Lyons of North Randolph.
The 4lst anniversary Of the Young Mems
Christian association was celebrated in st.
Johnsbury Saturday night. Pres. Walter P.
Smith made an Introductory address, Secre-
tary Smith gave a review of the year. Arthur
+. Stone read an historical sketch and Rev.
DIR. Joserh Anderson of Waterbury, Ct, de-
hvered the anniversary address.
Casper Roeder a North Hinsdale farmer
and former soldier in the German army, is
the fortunate possessor of the ''iron cross
which was presented by one of the greatest
OF German generals for bravery while on
picket in 1866. Roeder had held his post all
night for IA consecutive hours when he was
attacked. He succeeded, single handed, in
capturing two men as prisoners and the third
was killed. Roeder was badly wounded by
bayonet thrust. The cross is considered by
the German soldier as one of the most pre-
clous badges worn, as it is only conferred for
brave deeds.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Hon. L. M. Read for Congress.

There is no longer doubt that the re-
nomination of Gen. w. w. Grout for CON
gress at Montpelier next Tuesday, June
l6. is to be stubborny contested With
the expiration of his present term Con
gresham Grout will have served this dis
trict for IA years and the sentiment is quite
general that he should now retire. 1t is
contended that no man should retain this
position for life, especially when there are
others at least equally well fitted to repre-
sent the district.
Taking it for granted that there is to be
contest and that the contestants will be
Hon. Frank Plumley of Mortified, Hon.
l.. M. Read of Bellows Falls and Hon. j.
l.. Martin Of Brattleboro, we have no hesi-
tatlon in supporting the candidacy Of Mr..
Read. To put the matter modestly, he is
the equal of either the others in ability and
qualifications for this honorable and i'm
portant office; he is not an inveterate office
holder, or office seeker and this is the first
time he comes before the people of the sec
ond district for any position; he is not urg-
ing his candidacy with undue self assertion
If the people Of the district desire him for
their representative in preference to the
other candidates he believes they will make
that desire known
One word about Mr.. Martins candidacy.
1t has been reported that he and Mr.. Read
had an agreement to abide by the decision
OF Windham county, that is, the one going
INTO the convention at Montpelier with the
greatest number Of Windham county dele
gates IN his favor should alone allow his
name to 60 before the convention. We
are informed that Mr.. Read is a party to
no such agreement He will 90 before the
people Of the district untrammeled by bar
gains or agreements of any sort. And by
the way inasmuch as Brattleboro has al
ways had every political plum that has ever
come to this county, it would be doing the
handsome thing if not only Brattleboro but
the entire county should come to the sup
port of Mr.. Reads candidacy.
One other thing we wish to emphasize is
that under no circumstances do we approve
OF ambuscade in politics. 1t is charged
that the movement against Gen. Grout is
in the nature of a surprise, but SO far as
this county is concerned at least nearly all
the caucuses to elect delegates come next
Saturday, and the people should see to it
that their preference is expressed through
the delegates chosen.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Not Mixing Phosphate and Politics.

We take pleasure in publishing the fol-
lowing courteous and gentlemanly commu-
nication from M. E. Wheeler of the firm
of M. E. Wheeler & Co. of Rutland:
EDITOR BELLOWS FALLS TIMES:
My attention has been called to an arti-
Gle published in your paper, in which you
refer to M. E. Wheeler as sending out
Col A. b. Franklin and 0. IL. Bump in
the interest Of the canvass of Major Groat
for governor.
wish to state that these gentlemen have
not been In onr employ for several weeks,
and we have not directly or indirectly paid
either OF them salary or expenses for any
time except for the discharge of their duty
IN the sale of fertilizers. Also it is a fact
that one Of my partners, Hon. John w.
Cramton, is the leader of the Sticknay
campaign in Rutland r y \
My personal preference comes from years
OF acquaintance with Major Grout and tie
conviction that he is the best qualified gen
tleman in Vermont to perform the functions
OF governor in the interest of the farmers.
If Mr.. Stickney has majority of the del
egates, he will receive my hearty support
Very truly yours,
M. Z. WHEELER.
We are glad to know that neither Col.
Franklin nor Mr.. Bump have been in Mr..
Wheeler's employ during the few weeks
they have been SO active in Major Grout's
campaign. Everybody in Windham county
knows that Col. Franklin is one of Mr..
Wheeler's most efficient representatives,
and it is also known that he has been very
earnest in Mr.. Grout's interests, and the
people of the county generally, we believe,
have supposed that he was still in Mr..
Wheeler's employ.
When we published the phosphate story
we opened the columns of the TIMES to
any of the gentlemen concerned to deny
the report, and SO are pleased to publish
the above communication which places Mr..
Wheeler in an entirely creditable position
before the farmers of the county.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Wanted.

We want help to get rid of more
groceries each week than we have ever
sold before, and that is saying good
deal. The best help possible is prices
which cannot be overlooked by careful
housewives. This is especially true of
our English Break fast Tea really worth
75c a pound but sold in pound pack
ages for only 40c. A trial pound at
same rate. Why not try it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
PRESS OPINIONS.
Back Action Power,

The back action power of the press is
seen in the delegate results in several
towns. 1t used to be supposed that all a
candidate had to do was to secure the
support" OF cross-road newspaper to
sweep all that section of the country, but
those happy days are gone. The voters
think for themselves, and refuse to be
herded and driven by the papers or de-
celved by the purchased support of some
editor. The masses of the voters are
thinking, intelligent men who read, and
they are more likely to be right than some
papers which-to put it mildly-do not ad.
vocate the cause of candidate out of pure
admiration for bis statesmanlike qualities.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
James ID. McQuarrie of Boston was with
his family over Sunday,

James ID. McQuarrie of Boston was witt
his family over Sunday.
| We see no reason to change our estimate O
the Stickney strength in this place, and WE
are full in the faith that full delegation viii
be chosen for him next Saturday.
There will be a meeting of the board Of
civil authority at the town hall on Saturday
afternoon at o'clock or immediately after
the adjournment of the caucus for the abate-
ment of taxes.
On account of the illness of the Librarian
Mrs. A. c. Banks of the social library, the
distribution of books is postponed for the
present; those having books are requested to
return them promptly.
The Republican caucus to choose delegates
to the state, district and county conventions
and to chose a town committee for the next
two years, will be held at the town hall Sat-
urday afternoon at o'clock.
II the next congressman is to come from
TINS county why not Judge Read if we mis-
take not Brattleboro has had a governor,
acknowledgements and number of con-
gressmen within few years, while Rocking
ham has had none. Judge Read has a wide
and extensive acquaintance throughout the
state by reason Of his large law practice and
we all remember his faithful service and hard
work in the revision of our laws.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
commissioners Notice.

We the subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Westminster, Conniis siont rs to receive ex
anime and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of William
=. Clay, late OF Westminster, in said District
decensed and also all claims and demands
from the 9Th day of June last, being al
lowed by said Court for that purpose, we do
therefore hereby give notice that we will at
tend to the business of our said appointment
at the late res idence of William B. Clay, in
westminster in said District on the 9th day
OF june and the 5th day of December next
from two O'Clock P. NJ. until four O'Clock P. NJ
on each of said days.
GEORGE III. WALKER,
q. W. METCALF, commissioners.
Fred /. Lane, Admir-.
Westminster, June s, A. d. 1885,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
A Frugal Husband

Should direct his wife's attention
to our advertisements, if she has not
already read them and called on us
He will thereby be doing her a real
kindness, and will at the same time be
saving money for himself. Now as to
prices. 1t is useless to theorize. Figures
are more convincing than mere asser
tions as you can prove by giving us a
call, on anything in the line of choice
family or fancy groceries.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10

Iwo-thirds of the newspapers of Vermont
are to-day supporting one or the other OF
the gubernatorial candidates for personal
reasons. This having become understood,
the support OF paper is rather damage
to candidate. In Burlington five news
papers advocated Grout, and Stickney
delegates were elected. The local papers
in Bristol, Fair Haven and Poultney also
supported Grout, with like results. The
drift of the whole business shows the peo-
pie to be distrustful and impatient OF the
dictation of the newspapers Harris
Weekly.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Homer Goodhue Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, By the Probate
Westminster, SIS. Court for said Dis
trlct 10 all persons interested in the estate
OF Homer'Goodhue, late OF Westminster in
said District, deceased. GREETING.
whereas, Henry a. Goodhue has present
ed TO this Court an Instrument purport-
ing to be the last viii of said deceased, fol
probate y ou are hereby notified that this
Court will decide upon the probate of said
instrument at the session thereof to be held
at the Probate office in Bellows Falls in said
District, on the 3d day of July, A. D.,
1885, when and where you may appear and
contest the same, if you see cause,
ZINA Fl. ALLBEE, Register
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Uniyersalists at Stowe,

AT the meeting of Universalist association
in Stowe last Thursday, the following officers
were chosen for the ensuing year Rev. B.
W. Jones, secretary; Rev. J. F. Cobb, dele
gate to the state conventions L. L. Harris,
Stowe, preacher Of the occasional sermon !;
nev. I,e T.. {; Cobb, Rev. A. NJ. Smith, and Rev.
Ef1ie X. M. Jones.
The convention of 1897 will be held at
Williamstown, it being the centennial of that
parish.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
GRAFTON.

The measles have come again to call on
few.
Mr.: Hemenway has purchased very fine
sorrel horse.
Miss May Tenny goes to Saratoga this
week to join her parents.
Francis Palmer is to finish the school in the
Walker district in May Tenny' absence.
A deer was seen by Mr.. and Mrs. Bullard
the other day grazing within a few rods Of
their house.
Mr.. Hemenway is about to change his meat
market; having bought the rink building, he
will soon move in.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kent of Brookline, who are
visiting at Mrs. Kent's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Butler, had the sad misfortune to
lose their infant child, it dying this morning
very suddenly.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
8spul AnnfrttHe,nr1,ta.
Addie P. Park Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District. TIC
all persons interested in the estate OF
Addie p. Park, late of Grafton, deceased
GREETING.
Whereas, Thaddeus Park has present
ed to this Court Instrument purport
ing to be the last VIII OF said deceased for
probate: You are hereby notified that this
Court will decide upon the probate of said
at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls in said
District, on the 3ri day Of July A. D., 1896,
when aud where you may appear and contest
the same, II you see c,use.
ZiNA II. ALLBEE, REGISTER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Hard on the Free Press.

The Farmers Advocate, paper pub
lished in Burlington, commenting on the
Burlington caucus that elected Stickney
delegates says:
Another thing that hurt us here was the
fact that the Free Press is recognized as the
machine organ, and any candidate it sup
ports is supposed to be machine candidate,
and we were so unfortunate as to have thead-
vocacy OF that paper for Major Grout, and
the fact was freely commented on at the
caucus, and assigned as reason for not
supporting the Grout ticket.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Marilla Wilbur Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District no
all persons interested in the Estate of NJ rilia
Wilbur, late of Grafton, in said district,
deceased,
GREETING:
You are hereby notified that this Court will
or Fred l. Lane, Administrator upon said
estate, and decree distribution thereof to
the persons entitled, at the session there
of to be held at the Probate Office in Rel
lows @ Falls on the 3rd day of July, A. d.
1886, when and where you may be heard in the
premises, if you see cause.
ZINA H. ALLBEE, Register,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Mrs. Borland has returned from her visit
In Bennington county.
Relatives from Claremont spent day OIL
two at n. II. Pierce's recently.
Miss Palmer, former teacher in Brattle.
boro, has been the guest of Mrs. Frank
Powers.
It is expected that Rev. Parker of Putney
will preach here next Sunday in exchange
with the pastor.
Frank Davis attended the wedding of hi.
cousin, Percy Clark of Athens, and Miss
Hattie Rand ofTownshend lastweek.
The annual meeting of the Ladies' Benevo
lent society occurs Friday of this week at 2.3(
p N. All ladies interested in the work OF
the society are invited.
Reports from the superintendent of home
department and the secretary and treasurer
of our Sunday school as given last Sunda,
were encouraging. The following officer,
Tor the ensuing year were elected: Superin
tendent, +. II. Allbee; assistant superintend
ent, George Walker; secretary, Flora Bemis
treasurer, Mrs. Weaver; librarians, Alice
Weaver and Mystic Hale; superintendent o
home department, Mrs. Winnie Allbee.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10

Windham county will go for Stickney.
Jamaica, Londonderry, Guiford, and Dunn
merston have elected Stickney delegates,
and Vernon and Wilmington Grout dele
gates. Caucnses in most Of the remaining
towns come Saturday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Hartford Votes for Electric Lights.

The town of Hartford instructed its select
men at the March meeting to light the sew
eral villages i'll town. Later certain citizens
joined IN a request to the selectmen not to
act tunder their instructions, and finally pc
tltioned for another town meeting to see if
the voters would rescind the vote of last
March. The vote Saturday stood 4O5 for
lights and 2S7 again.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
New Advertisements This Week.

Wheels-Eaton 4 Norwood.
FiShermen-W. j. Eaton Il Co.
Silverdale Hotel.
A Present-F. Il. f. Grocery
Who-C. III. Shepardson.
A Prlce-nurkee \ Barrows.
Some People-Wales Cash Store.
japanese Napkius-Williams & Co.
Window Screens-New York Racket.
An Opportunity-W. b. Glynn.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Some
People

Want on article, some want another.
We can not mention every article we carry
Will call your attention to only few each
week. II it does not happen to be what you
want it IS no sign that we have not got it.
Call and see. 49,
This week we want to call your attention
to two pieces of Black Dress Goods. Goods
which two weeks ago would have cost me
81 1-2c, we offer these goods to-day for soc
yard. We have received new piece of
Figured Mohair at SIC that is very hand
some. We have reduced the prices on most
Of our pattern dresses.
We are receiving new Shirt Waists and
are showing some new styles of Neckties,
Lace Collars and Linen Collars
Sofa Pillows, IS and 20 inch Down Pill
lows covered with Satine with double kin
ruffle, handsome patterns, price ST. and
$1.25, just about the price Of the pillow with
out cover. Mothers ask to see our H. & w.
Waists for boys. They cost little more than
some others but after trying once you will
have no other
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
Did No: Communicate With DR.. Webb.

Washington, D. c., June 8, 1896.
EDITOR TINES:
! notice what yon say about DR.. Webb
having been requested by me to carry the
Shelburne caucus for my brother The
report is wholly without foundation. !
have not communicated with DR.. Webb,
directly or indirectly, nor he with me,
since meeting him in this city six or seven
years ago. Very truly yours,
William w. Grout.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-10
RUTLAND AND BARRE FOR STICKNEY.
Stickney 200 and Grout 1884 Is the Way the
GrOut Men Figure.

The man from Ludlow now seems a sure
winner in the gubernatorial race. With
one of the hottest caucuses in years, Rut-
land last night elected II Stickney dele
gates, the vote standing S17 for Stickney
and 4OS for Grout. Barre also went for
Stiekney.
The Rutland Herald of this morning
credits Stickney with 239 delegates and
Grout with 172.
The St. Albans Messenger of last even
ing, GrOut paper, gives: