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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-19
The First Thanksgiving Proclamation.

!
just one hundred seven years ago the
first Thanksgiving proclamation was is
sued by General Washington Gin 1881,
and there were but two or three more
from that time to Lincoln, who really
started the idea OF an annual Thanks
giving for the country, to be celebrated
every autumn.
The first Thanksgiving proclamation
ever issued by a president of the United
States reads as follows;-
Whereas, it is the duty of nations to ac-
knowledge the providence Of Almighty
God, to obey h is will, to be grateful for
His benefits, and humbly to implore His
protection and favor; and whereas both
houses OF congress, by their joint COM
mittee, have requested me to recommend
to the people OF these United States day
of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer, to be
observed by acknowledging with grateful
hearts the many signal favors of Almighty
God, especially by affording them an OPP
portunity peaceably to establish form Of
government for their safety and happi-
ness.
Now, Therefore, | do recommend and
assign Thursday, the Goth day of Novem-
Der next, TO be devoted by the people of
these states to the service OF that great
and glorious Being, who is the beneticent
author of all the good that was, that is, or
that will be- that we may then all unite
in rendering unto Him our sincere and
humble thanks for His kind care and pro-
lection OF the people of this country pre-
vious to their becoming a nation; for the
signal and manifold mercies and the ia
vorable interposition of His providence
in the course and conclusion OF the late
war; for the great degree of tranquility,
union and plenty, which we have since
enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational
manner in which we have been enabled to
aafa oh gf 1anf for
our safety and happiness, and particularly
the national one lately instituted; for the
civil and religious liberty with which we
are blessed, and the means we have OF ac-
curing and diffusing useful knowledge;
and in general for all the great and var
ious favors, which He hath been pleased
to con fer upon us
And, also, that we may then unite in
most humbly Offering our prayers and
supplications to the great Lord and Ruler
OF Nations, and beseech Him to pardon
our national and other transgressions, to
enable us all to perform our several and
relative duties properly and punetually;
to render our national governments bless
ing to all the people, by constantly being
a government of wise, just aud constitu-
tional laws, directly and faithfully exc
cuted and obeyed; to protect and guide all
sovereigns and nations especially such as
have shown kindness To us) and to bless
them with good government, peace and
concord; to promote the knowledge and
practice of true religion and virtue, and
the increase of science among them and
us; and generally to grant unto all man
kind such a degree Of temporal prosperi-
ty as He alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand, at the City of
New York, the third day of October, in
the year of our Lord one thousand seven
hundred eighty-nine.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
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Deaf
From Catarrh.

The sufferer from catarrh, perhaps,
meets with more encouragement in
SEEKING a cure than those afflicted
win all other ailments. After ex-
bausting the skill of the best physi-
cans, and inhaling various mixtures,
paving out large sums for doctors
ICES and medicines, he finds himself
either as bad off as at first or a great
deal worse.
The cause of this is easily explained.
The disease is in the blood, and only a
real blood remedy can possibly have
any effect upon it. The doctors being
unable, with their stereotyped RENE
dies of potash and mercury, TO cure
diseases of the blood, direct their
efforts toward treating the symp-
toms of the disease, and ignoring it's
cause. The inhaling of various sprays,
and use of washes, etc, is but a SUI
perfcial and temporary treatment,
and cannot possibly effect cure.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-19
Death of Mrs. Fred l.. Davis.

Mrs. Hattie W. Davis of Pomfret dice
at her home November 3rd at the age o
thirty-nine years, having suffered more
than three years from that dread disease
consumption. Her illness was borne witt
a courage and cheerfulness that demon
strated to all who knew her the strength
and beauty of her character.
She was the daughter of the late Ellis s
Wood of Pomfret, and a graduate OF the
State Normal school at Randolph in 1876
and was afterwards a teacher in that in
stitution. She was married September g.
1885, to Fred l.. Davis and spent her mar
ried life in the home of her childhood.
In Mrs. Davis death, the community in
which she lived sustains deep loss. Her
musical requirements, liberal education
and unselfish use OF her ability specially
fitted her to be a valuable worker in the
church and every social organization in
the town. From an early age she had
been constant member of the choir and
was organist until a few months before
her death.
The Christian Endeavor society and the
Ladies Circle numbered her among their
earliest and most active workers. The
Farmers club, too, found her an efficient
member, always doing everything in her
power to promote the interest of the
meetings.
Her hospitality and kindness toward all
with whom she was associated, have made
very wide the circle OF those who sympa
thize with the bereayed husband, mother
and sister Miss l.. r.. Wood, formerly of
Randolph), whom she left.
The funeral was attended by Rev. A j..
Smith. A profusion of flowers was
brought by the Christian Endeavor So
ciety and other friends, and in spite of
inclement weather a large number OF peo-
PIE were present at the seryice.-Nermont
Standard.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-19

Miss Elton Matthews visited last week
in Mortified.
A son was born Friday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Yarvey.
DR.. III. II. Mcintyre was down Monday
from Montpelier.
Colonel A. B. Chandler was here from
New York over Sunday.
Mrs. w. b. Gates Of Burlington was
down Friday between trains.
Miss Cornelia Stickney OF Royalton was
in town the first of the week.
Miss Minnie Carpenter is with friends
in St. Adams for few weeks.
The w. @. t. U. will meet at O'Clock
to- morrow afternoon with Mrs. Mary
Mann.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Danforth OF Con-
cord. n. H., are guests at Mr.. Allen
Priests.
Mrs. Roxana Hebard and her nephew
Mr.. Newton West, have been visiting ID
Barre lately.
Mrs. Caleb Eaton and baby returned
Friday from a week. stay IN huchester'
where Mr.. Eaton is at work.
Miss Marcia Palmer, after months
stav with friends in Randolph, returned
saturday to Lebanon, n. ii.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Lewis and daughter,
Harriet of Waitsfield spent Sunday Win
Mir. and Mrs. e. T. Huntington.
A. Atwood went Friday to Plymouth
n n where he will make his home mere
= ttar with his son, J. w. Atwood.
Arthur Bean has come home from the
Trniversity of Vermont to hasten ms re-
Every VERY from an attack of the measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. NanOrman nave
..',-ad into the tenement over the Need
bayn barber shop, on Merchants Row.
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The Rochester club had its annual meet
ing Friday evening at Mr.. Alfred Eaton's
ana elected these officers ID. b. Fassett
president; Harry Eaton, secretary and
treasurer. 1t was voted to observe
Thanksgiving by grand banquet in the
Edison hall, and Mrs. Fred Huntington,
Mrs. A. n. Hubbard, Mrs. Hudson Bailey
and Miss Elton Matthews were appointed
a soliciting committee; Sylvester Clark,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Eaton, Miss ENERGY
Matthews and Mrs. SeHaH Whitcomb, a
committee on tables. and SO forth; DIR. A.
c. Bailey, Mrs. Nellie Dompier and Miss
Carrie Eaton, a committee on entertain
ment.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-19

Mrs. Josephine Polhill, of Due West,
S. c., was for years a sufferer from
this distressing complaint, and has
learned by experience its fortunes.
She says:
For years | was the victim of the
worst case of catarrh that l ever
heard of. l was treated by several
doctors, and took numerous medicines
claiming to cure the disease, but in
stead of being benefited my condi-
ton grew worse steadily.
THE trouble became so deep-seated
that was entirely deaf in one ear.
II is difficult to describe my condition,
but some idea of the ravages of the
disease can be obtained when | state
that all the inside of my nose, includ-
ing part of the bone sloughed off. 1t
can be readily understood how often
sve all this was, and how unbearable
my condition became. When the
disease had gone this far the physi-
clan gave me up as incurable, and
4 told me | would never be any better.
Reading of many similar cases be-
\ ing cured by S. S. S., determined to
Il try It as last resort. / soon discov-
cred that all my former treatment
had been wrong, as the disease was in
i the blood, and only blood remedy
3 could cure it. I began to improve at
once, and grew better as l continued
\ TO take S. S. S. 1t seemed to get at
the seat of the disease, and after a
few weeks treatment l was entirely
cured, and for more than seven years
have had no sign of the disease"
Catarrh is one of the deep-seated
blood diseases, and only a thorough
blood remedy will have any effect
upon it. S. S. S. is the only blood
remedy that is Guaranteed
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-19
"A Good Thing
in Towels.

You can always get good tow
els here, you can always get good
values here. But even here you
have seldom If ever found such
good towels and such good value
as we offer this week. Pure snow
white flax, heavy cream liners,
plain or knotted, fringed or
hemmed edge, big honest towels
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-19
Randolph.
MISS GEORGIA WHITE, Local Edito
CHANGE OF BACKGROUND.

CHANGE OF BACKGROUND.
Two old horses out at pasture,
hubbing noses cross fence,
Made remarks distinguished for
Large amount of good horse sense.
And said one, his head uptossing
With a disappearing air.
"What my friend, can you have done with
All your lovely long back hairY'
"Oh," the docked one answered gaylyi
"I'm an author without fail;
For had no kind OF trouble
In disposing Of my tail.
And the secret OF success is
That The literary fair
Like my narrative, because It's
Thread is really made OF hair"
Eyes, know the other answered,
"Ihat the modern fashion plate
Has reformed the popular notion
OF a horses true estate.
For the present price Of haircloth
Makes the stylish Yahoo witch
Think that pedigree is nothing
To generous length OF switch"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-19
1t Is Decided

By most all economical
buyers that they can always
find with us an excellent
stock, get just what they
buy with a much larger
larger stock to select from
and at the lowest prices
for quality always.
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Lovers of Rugs

Can air their fancy to their hearts
delight with little trouble just
now. A trip to our carpet floor
is all that is necessary to connect
them with the most interesting
productions of the season, inter-
esting from an artistic point, in
teresting from the housekeeper's
point of view, especially interest
ing from the economical side OF it.
Teautiful big rugs or little ones !;
bewildering styles at modest
price. One lot wool remnants at
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-19
Purely Vegetable

and cures Catarrh, Cancer, Conta-
gious Blood Poison, Scrofula, Rheu-
matism, Eczema, and all other dis
eases arising from impure blood.
Books on blood and skin diseases
VIII be mailed free to any address
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-19
RANDOLPH FOUNDRY.

Manufacturers of the Green Mountain
Flows and Repairs, Box Stoves, Stove
crates, Arch Crates, Kettles, Scrapers,
Sled Shoes, Wagon Shoes, Watering
Troughs, Pipe Counters, etc. Castings
made to order. Also prepare 10 saw
Shingles, do Planning, Jointing and Band
saving. Shingles, Sheathing, Spruce and
Bass wood Lum Der for sale. Doors. Sash
and Blinds to order. Job work of all kinds
solicited. W. p Flint's carriage and re-
pair shop connected. All work done at
lowest prices.
CHADWICK BROS, Randolph, VT.
THIS Is to certify that have this dav given my son,
marry II Lyfuri. hi, time du ing the remain
ger OF hi minority aud win claim none of us
wages Nor pay any debts of his contracting after
lhls uaie. HENRY b, LYFORD.
Chelsea VI Nov a 1896 t2tG
CS. EMERY. wtntss.
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tother locals on next page.)
You'll use 1-s less of Harmless soap.
A Card.

A Card.
We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 50-cent bottle OF
Greens's Warranted syrup of Tar il il
fails TO cure your cough or cold. We also
qua rantee 25-csnt bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded. Drew Leon
ar 4, Randolph; Trevillian Bros Barr ard ;
c. Z. Black, So. Royalton; c. w Brit ham
& Son, Pitt, field: j. A. Chedel & Co. Gays
V lie.
Ladies desiring hair work call on Mrs.
Hiram Bean, Randolph, Vt. Write for prices
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-19
IS 1t a Fur Cape

Or cloth cloak? If You haven't
made up your mind about new
cloak drop in and look at ours.
If there is a cloak in town to just
suit you, you will find it here.
If you wish swell coat we have
that very thing. If you like a
quiet one better we have it too,
with the medium styles between.
Cloaks are twenty per cent cheap
er now than last year.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-11-19

The undersigned having been appointed bv the Hon.
Probate Court for the district Randolph Commits
siOners to receiveeNamine and adjust all claims and
demands of all persons against the estate of Austin
A. Smith, late Of Randolph in said district de-
and all claims exhibited in Offset thereto here
10y dive notice that will meet for the purposes
aiora said az the office OF VIM. h. Dubois IN the
Villag ofWest Randolph the 9Th dsy of December
n, NJ from O'Clock p. until O'Clock p m. OF said
day. and that six months from the 3lst day of Oct
A. ~ 1896 is the time lin tied by said Court for said
creditors 10 present th. ir cisms examination
and alio ance. DATED a. Randolph this 9TH day Of
Novea Der, A. ID. 1896.
WIN. II. DUBOIS tcor,r,tssto,.-
1886 BIT. LOMBARD fO"ui"iissio"e'e'
The herald., 1896-08-27
Tuesday, November Ihe Third, I'D, 1896

The said amendments are respectively
sesignated-
Amendment Number One.
Amendment Number Two.
Amendment Number Three.
Amendment Number Four.
Amendment. Number Five.
Amendment Number Six.
Each ballot used at such election must
contain, written or printed thereon, the
words:
"Fo- the Amendment Number One" and
Against the Amendment Number One.''
For the Amendment Number Two" "and
Against the Amendment Number Two"
For the Amendment Number Three.'
and Against the Amendment Number
Three"
For the Amendment Number Four
and, Against the Amendment Number
Four.
Tor the Amendment Number Five"
and Against the Amendment Number
Five"
For the Amendment Number Six," and
Against the Amendment Number Six"
Witness my hand the great seal of tho
state, the day and year first written.
JAMES H. BUDD,
Governor.
Attest: L. H. BROWN, Secretary of
state.
(SeaD By W. T. sESNoN, Deputy.
The herald., 1896-08-27

Charles Loop. jr., went to Catalina
yesterday to spend q few days.
John S. Callxins Is planning to spend
the next two weeks at Mount Lowe.
Miss Florence Cromer, who has been
spending the past three months In yell
lowstone park, is expected home this
week.
DR.. R. A. Campbell Of this place was
married last week to Miss w. A. Young
at her home in Bloomington, I'll. They
will be at home in Pomona after Sep
tember 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Avery are at Dells
camp in Upper San Antonio canyon for
a stay of two weeks.
At a meeting of the board of educa-
tion last night the teachers were as
signed to the following places for the
ensuing year:
Central-Eighth grade. Miss Ada Mi
ner; seventh, Mrs. s. L. Powers; sixth,
Miss Mae Abbott; fifth, Miss Beatrice
Scott.
Old Building-Fourth grade. Miss
Opal McGauhey; third, Miss Jessie Ru-
bottom; second, Miss Stella Endicott;
first, Miss Lille r. Fill.
Seventh Street-First grade, Miss Ella
Norris; second and third, Miss Ellen
Parsons. (Miss Reeves, substitute.)
Libbie Street-Sixth grade, Miss Lucy
Hornbeck; Fourth, Miss Mary Ross.
Sixth Street-Eighth grade, J. c. Stor-
nent; seventh, Miss Mary E. Johnston;
sixth, Miss Angie Farnsworth; fifth,
Mrs. e. A. Brink; fourth, Miss Nellie
Westerman; third, Miss Harriet Palmer
Miss Georgia Eells. substitute) second,
Miss Sophia Aver Miss Paine, substi-
tute); first, Miss Florence Cromer.
Tenth Street Kindersarten-Miss Ber-
Cha Mishler.
Pearl Street-Seventh, Miss Eldora
Lee; fifth, Miss Nellie Davis.
Kingsley Tract-Miss Mamie Mock.
The assignment of teachers for the
high school was postponed until the ar
rival of the new principal, Prof. Gut
terry. The latter's salary was fixed at
$500. payable monthly. and that of Prof.
Barth at S95 per month. The schools
will open Monday, September 21st.
The various church organizations of
this city are trying hard to get Evange-
list Charles Crittenton to visit Pomona
early in September and hold union
meetings in the Methodist church.
The herald., 1896-08-27
SAN BERNARDiNO
House Burned, Presumably by Burglars.
cl<y Na~u

~ ouIucos FTSSu"nOty Oy DuTxiuuSs
City News
SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. 26.-The
residence of M. F. Copley, on Cotton ave-
nue.. was entirely destroyed by fire last
night about 10 o'clock. No one was at
home when the fire occurred. All indica-
tions point to robbery and arson, as out
side of the building was found a pistol
which belonged in the house. Several
pieces of silver werel also missing. The
cottage was six-room building and in
sured for $1,000. The contents, which
were destroyed, were insured at 5000.
The insurance will not cover loss.
Frank West who was arrested yester-
day on charge of embezzling large
amount of hardware from the store of
c. w. Mettler, will have his preliminary
examination Friday morning at o'clock
In the meantime he fingers in the county
Jail in default Of $1,000 bail.
Justice of the Peace John T. Knox has
returned from his seaside trip.
The painting firm of Cole & Cadori
have gone to Etiwanda to paint the
schoolhouse at that place and also the
residence of Mr.. Gilbert.
Mrs. j. l.. Jonas and son are home from
six weeks camping trip on Manitou.
A party of San Bernardino boys, Char
ley Wills. Walter Bryne. Earl Grow and
ItOliO NlClOIs WHO nave DeeH
ing at Catalina, returned home last
night. On Monday they left Catalina in
the yacht Dolphin and went to San Die
go and from the latter point home.
John McFadden left Tuesday for St.
Paul, MINI.
Harry Travilla has left on a weeks
trip to Catalina.
Recorder Halle and wife are home
from Bear Valley.
Attorney J. P. Higert and family left
yesterday on months trip to Ocean
side
Mrs L. Oppenheimer and daughter
Miss Sadie, left this morning for San
Diego, whence they will go to Los
Angeles. their future home.
William Muiro returned from the oil
fields this morning. Mr.. Muiro went out
with number of carpenters to build
derricks, which are now completed. The
work will commence on the wells just
with the Bear Valley pipe line, which
will probably be today. The derrick
which has been built is sixty-four feet
In height and twenty-five feet square at
the base.
Miss Maggie McCann, who has been
employed at Rudolph's for the past
year, leaves tomorrow for Los Angeles,
where she will accept position with j.
j. OBrien & Co. Her many friends in
this city, while they regret her depart
ure, congratulate her in securing so de-
sirable position. Miss McCann will be
accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Nc
Ginty.
Mrs. Lucy Ernandez of Mission died
yesterday. She has been i'll for some
time. and during the big storm on the
18th inst. living only in tent she was
exposed to it's full fury.
Mrs. Welsh, her niece, Della Welsh,
and Palla McGibbon left Tuesday on a
trip to Oceanside.
Mrs. L. D. Logan. aged A years, who
has been suffering for some months with
stomach troubles. died last night.
The news that the four-year term was
constitutional was received with great
rejoicing in this city by those in office
Mrs. w. B. Reeves and children are
home from their mountain trip.
The herald., 1896-08-27
SANTA BARBARA
An Old Business House Goes Under-Personai
Notes

An Old Business House Goes Under-PefS0nai
Notes
SANTA BARBARA, Aug. 26.-An at
tachment has been levied upon the prop
erty of S. II mis-, proprietor of the lead
ing house in saddles, harness and
stamped leather goods in this city. The
creditors are Main & Winchester of San
Francisco, s1073S5. and the Santa Bar
bara County National bank, $500. The
firm has bene doing business in this city
for thirty years; its affairs were sup
posed to be- In most prosperous condi-
ton. and this sudden financial reverse
has created great surprise. This house
has hitherto enjoyed the best trade in
the county and constantly employed
seven workmen. 1t is reported that ex-
isting obligations will be met and bust.
ness resumed.
Miss Irene Bliss of Los Angeles re-
turned home today, after brief visit to
friends in Santa Barbara.
Mrs. j. A. Parish of Los Angeles wife
OF j. D. Parish, proprietor of the Los
Olivos and Santa Barbara: stage line, Is
visiting Santa Barbara for few days.
Company F. Seventh regiment. N. G.
G., are making themselves at home in
this city. The daily exercises consist of
guard mount at a. M; drill from 10: 80
to 11:30 a. M, and dress parade at 5 p. m.
Capt. A. F. Reynolds, commander of the
company, today informed The Herald
representative that the members were
rehearsing for public entertainment to
be given at Burton Mound Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Henry Tallant, wife Of promi-
nent citizen of Santa Barbara, died sud
denly last night at her home on Chapala
street. Heart disease is supposed to
have been the cause
A solemn high mass of requiem was
celebrated at the old mission at o'clock
this morning for the repose of the soul
of the late Very Rev. Servatius Alt
micks. Father Altmicks died Sunday at
Los Angeles, and his remains were
brought here for interment. The de-
ceased was 67 years of age and had held
many important positions in the Fran
ciscan order.
The jury in the case of The People VS..
Frank Sands brought in a verdict of not
guilty Defendant is editor of the Daily
News and was on trial for libel.
The novelty of a Chinese funeral will
be witnessed today, when the remains of
Sam Lee will be laid in the ground. Sam
committed suicide by drowning.
Mr.. j. Mills Davies travelling agent
and correspondent of The Herald, yes
terday returned to Los Angeles. His
article on the resources, advantages
and progress Of Santa Barbara county
will appear In Sundays issue of The
Herald.
Mrs. Bertha M. Parmele is erecting
building opposite the Arlington hotel.
which will be used as a clubhouse by the
Woman's club
The herald., 1896-08-27

]. L. Maude, commissioner of high
ways, had consultation with the board
of supervisors today on the good roads
question. Sprinkling. as a means of
keeping the roads in condition. was
largely discussed. While 1t Is undenia-
bly, true that a large percentage of the
money spent on the highways is wasted,
yet the expense of making good roads is
such as to put them beyond the reach of
the average Califonia district. and about
the only result of the good roads COM
mission is In providing a comfortable
salary for few favored individuals.
Arthur Cummings. who was wanted
yesterday for battery of Mrs. Erwin, his
mother-in-law, is home and proceedings
quashed.
Robert Flock and family returned yes
terday from Smith mountain, San Diego
county, where they had been camping
several weeks
George Wheaton. aged 25 a native of
California and resident of Garden Grove
and Nora A. Williams. aged 81, a native
of Arkansas and resident of Orange,
have procured license to we'd
Mr.. Waldron of Los Angeles will ad-
dress the Bryan Silver club at Spur
geon'S hall Thursday night