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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-10
THE SPORTING WORLD.
Lots of Interesting Notes About BRl
Players Who Have Worn the Brattie
bOrO Uniform.

Lots of Interesting Notes About Bnll
Players Who Have Worn the Brattic.
bOrO Uniform.
Woodcock "Our Woody" Is acting rs coach
ut Tufts College Boston, where he has some
good material from which he hopes to dcvel-
op Il winning team. "Woody" will manage
and pitch for the strong Carriers of Franklin
Mass, this season.
Baltimore papers are speaking highly OF
DIR Arlington Ponds great pitching in the
southern exhibition and expects him to do
some great work in the box the coming
| championship season.
"Big Mike" Sullivan has over forty can.
didatcs for positions on the Boston Univer-
sity team, where he Is base ball instructor.
"Suly" goes to Cincinnati in the National
League for the regular season.
Captain Finckc at short-stop and Colgate
at first base are doing some good work for
Yale IN their southern practice games. Both
of these players worea Brattleboro uniform
themselves in that notable fourth of July ten
inning game which i'rattleboro won from
northampton.
"Kid" Scdgwick is a promising candidate for
an outiicld position at Brown University. lie
VIII also be substitute pitcher, Summergic being
thc regular twirlcr. Summergie will soon 20 to
SaNtons River where he is to coach the Acade
my team, a member of which is "Dcedc" Davis,
q former local player who is giving great prom.
Use OF some fine work this season as he seems to
nave his eye on the ball soon and IS doing
some fine hitting in practice.
KID Garry is doing some great work in the
early practice games now being played by Syr
acuse.
Stafford, who was played At second base all
OF last season in preference to TOT Murphy
will this season do bench warming for New
York, If he isn't farmcd ont 10 some minor
league team.
Minor, who was the mainstay of A, last sea
son in the box, will be Il substitute pitcher for
v A, and Captain binsmorc speaks highly of
Ills work so far
oniy three OK. Erattleboro player, will we,t
National league uniforms thisseason. "TonuiS'
Dowd in st Louis Louie" Cross in Cincinnati
and "Arlie" Pond in Baltimore.
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Death of chester q. Thurbcr.

Chester o. Thurbcr died at his resi-
dencc near Harris Corners, Halifax,
March 3Ist., aged Ga years ten months
q days. He was born at Reading this
state. May 10, 1881, and was the cid
est son of Barnabas and Anna Il. Starr
Thurber. He was married Dec. 7th,
1856, to lcmeline Niles of Halifax, and
has spent the whole of his married life
OF over 30 years in said town, living "a
years ON the home farm, to which his
father moved when Chester was only
nine years of age. Mr.. Thurber has
always been known as one of the most
highly respected citizens of Halifax.
and prosperous farmer. He was u
prominent Granger and was a charter
member of Guiding Star Grange, and
has been dcvotcdly attracted to the in
terest of that order, the members of
which were well represented at the
funeral and burial services. tie had
been out of health for five or six years
but was uniformly, patient, hopeful
and anxious to live for his family to
which ne was most ardently attracted.
He realized that he was nearing the
end Of his journey and said to his
wife, 81 have expected this for a
good while. His last hours were full
of suffering, but he was supported by
the consolation of religion. He leaves
his wife, one son, Charles f. Thurber,
Il daughter Mrs. j. a. Clarke of Guilford,
five brothers, sister and numerous
other relatives who will deeply mourn
his departure. The funeral was at
tended at the house on Friday April
3D.. His pastor Rev. \. A. Smith con
.luctine the services.
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Dramatic and operate Notes of Local
Interest


John German who is with his brother. James
and George, starring in the new operate come.
ny "Gilhoolys Abroad" and in which he will be
seen In his funny creation "Jonnathan Tubbs''
at the Auditorium, Easter Monday evening, wa 5
at Ere, ia, recently where he has many friends
ana admirers. One of their numbers came to
MN IN the afternoon. accompanied by n self
appointed committee, who wished to play n
practical joke upon fellow townsman, and at
the same time try and take the starch out of an
offensive case OF sef'importance. which was the
only railing OF an otherwise good fellow The
scheme was fixed up and the conspirators
uWalteo me evenings performance with impa.
tlehce. In the middle of a scene Mr. German
steppe' hurricdly upon the stage and inter
rupted, the actors, who were In the middle of
their dialogue. In his hand he held u telegraph
envelope. He advanced to the footlights and
said with n tone which he expressed the deepest
anxiety, as Mr. - in the theatres" There
was hush, end then the selfimportant man
arose from seat near the stage and said with
dignity, 81 am Mr. -" Mr. German breathed
sigh of relief, stuffed the telegram into hi
pocket and exclaimed. Then the play can 90
Handsome John Iicnshaw OF the Uepshaw &
Ten. Brook and one OF the most popular come
dams ever seen here, has signed to create the
leading comedy role in Messrs Tyler and As
kins Forthcoming burlcsquc Miss Philadel.
phia. II is TO be produced at the Park Theatre
Philadelphia, April b. Mr. fenshaw has been
starring in the great Casino success "Thc Pass
ing Show"
John l. Morgan, who played "E u Gaunzey
and the "IIobukcn Terror in "Thc Old Home
stead" at the Auditorium Tuesday evening, re-
tires from those parts, which he created on
saturday evening. And he will 90 to New York
where he has signed to create similar parts in
The Village Postmaster which is to be played
for 'ons RIM ut a 20 uar New York theatre.
Harry Wcch will also lbs IN the cast. Wcch
was the original bad boy in ''Peck's Bad Boy"
with the clever Dutch comedian, Harry Gran.
dali
William schustcf, the Branlcboro boy, who Is
singing the baritone roles with the Taveary
Opera Co in the West, IL receiving some fine
press notices and seems To be scoring trcmcn.
dolis success.
r. ! Dy.NINp
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ERst COriIlth.

G. c. Dickey is visiting relatives,
and friends in Manchester, n. ii.
The stage went on wheels for the
first time last week Wednesday,
W. Il. Rowland returned to his
school at Barre last week.
Rev. r. A. Parker is expected tC
be in town so0ii to assist in making
arrangements for the new Universalist
pastor.
The fam buildings of James Nc.
Kinley together with household fur
nitu,t, farming tools, hay, etc, were
totsily destroyed by fire Monday after
noon, loss $500. No insurance.
Miss Laura Butler of Randolph Nor.
NAL school is spending her vacation at
ONE.
:, Niss Hattie NJ. Page is at home
Nh her work in Cambridgeport
''"'. Cor Il two weeks vacation,
us m,sS Maud Stevens returned tn he
'"n''' y, fradford Monday
White River sd went Monday to
to 70 contract withction where he expects
"''''''7 the coming year
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you has nothing to do with the case" He
wants to be we'll If he can be cured, write
out a prescription and send in your bill.
SO, here's the first part of the proposition.
: Or. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is
amicrobe hunter and killer. Many persons
OF scrofulous blood, encourage the breaking
ONT OF unsightly sores, to prevent the dis
OF this state of dread and discomfort
Purify the blood. 1t can be done Golden
Medical Discovery will cure 9S per cent.
Of all consunptive cases, also of all other
lingering, bronchial, throat and lung
diseases. Sold by all medicine dealers.
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George l. iIolbrook, who five years ago as
sumed control OF the Cheshire house property a
kecnc taking Il bond for n deed under certain
conditions, has decided not to complete the pur
chase OF the hotel, the time covered by the
agreement and bond having expired Wednes
day. The title 10 the property, will, therefore
remain in the Hayward estate.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Wells. parents of Mrs
Fred Ruuyon, who attempted suicide in Morris
town, j, sunday morning, live at Walpole
They cmigratea from England about % years
ago. Mrs Runyon seemed despondent, but
notliingis known At Walpolc as 10 the cause OF
her attempt to take her life. She Is reported
now to be out of danger.
In the New Hampshire Methodist conference
Monday the appointments include the following
Chesterfield, G. II Clark: Fit2wiliam Depot and
Richmond, " + Boultonhouse, Hinsdale, TW
Sprouic; kccnc ana west Swanzey, NJ Pen.
dexter; Marlboro, ID j smith Winchester and
Westport, ! II TroW.
L y Hastings of Walpole is announced as Il
candidate for state senator from :ne 18th II dis
trict.
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STOVES AND RANGES.

| have in stock over fifty stoves and
ranges that | am going to sell regard
less of cost as | want to make room for
for plumbing goods at once. These are
first class ranges. and the best assert
ment Highland Grand ranges, Hub
ranges made by Smith X Anthony
Stove Co., household ranges, Barstow
other ranges. \ of:the above ranges
are first class and every range war
ranted, the prices will be marked down
for spot cash. Now dom let this chance
90 by as you never will have such
bargain in Brattleboro again ON ranges
Don forget the place.
Z. Fleming.
No | South Main street Near the
bridge. tt.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-10
WINDSOR COUNTY.
North Chester

Rev. G.. W. Perry went to Boston
last week to attend the funeral of his
mother.
Mrs. Dow OF Londonderry who had
been spending the winter with friends
in Boston visited at Il. 5. Richard
sons last Saturday and Sunday
The Easter concert last Sunday
evening was well attended and very en-.
ioyablc.
School commenced Monday with y
scholars and the same teacher. Miss
May Christie.
MIR. Walter Stephens and Miss Allie
Davis were married at Rev. q. W.
Perry's on Friday and went away on
the afternoon train. On their return
they will begin housekeeping in Mr..
Z. G. Hutchinson house
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Wes Chesterfield
he sick are all iaproring.

The sick are all iaproFing.
Rev l. E William>preached an excellent ser
mon last Sunday mohing. The church was taste
fully decorated witls,oIted plants and laurel
At i've O'Clock the &c u held n stryicc appru
pirate to Easter.
Owing to the storm lie sugar festival WIS i
failure financially, but Nc few that .rayci the
elements report Il mos epioyahle tim.
The new. meat market \ #" soon beopcned
Contrary 20 the old ;idase We axe ~! rood
sugar weather since the arival - SPINS,
some two weeks ago.
The Y rec held a very unique aui pleasant
peanut social at Mrs + II Raniall'S las c~eck g
|, Farr carried off two prizes.
The grange initiated three NEW me ter> .as'
saturday evening", Mrs g psmrr Jotfigh WIN
field FAIR and Fred SNOW.
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y.,,,;ct, for the Prohibit"ry LrS'S'
- JatiOn.

From the Montpelier Argus
would he an cminently srace e.bn
ano proper thing for the men h,t mi,o
d dr that whislley at the fish hat en-
or 20 70 raise the money 70 pay Inc 1lnc
u,b has been imposed, not because nd
W w. gnilty person has been found ana
tna .,. cf but merely that some one one
CODY r I'f. snlfcr for the violation OF Inc
MN u, ~. ~. som, sr,ne one. The members OF the thd
W ,am ~ i' legislature who went to T.. the
yer sGfi batcherv and drank whiskey fqs,
l l;lho LIN nv some other Legislature, or py
n as,e state official. ought to have lh IN;
sp.ns TO aid in paying tn" cost OF men
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North wrpots'

a.. ,..y...., -. D'NcII have returned
,,n,, ,he,, ~, ,rith ,,ativcs at Windsor.
p.;,,o, Mo,,mv for New York where M
i. ~ VOL for The ,,itrior Conduit ard inN"h'
ton fu. -
school, o,.en ext Monday sad Work ". = pr ,ri
grc-eing Tapsie W. W"
mary - h..at'-
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FRANKLIN COUNTY. MASS.


Il /; smith who had the misfortune to di-lo.
cate his aukle short time ago i now able 10 hc
about
Smith u iiillmIn are intending to huiid an cti
ton To- their store in the near future.
Miss Florence Donelson is home FROM Boston
for a weeks vacation, where She is engaged in
teaching manuel training.
W ; Aliari Is to build a new blacksmth shop
in the rear of the old one.
The schools in town begin the Summer terra
Monday April Is.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-10
NaIpoie.

Thomas Nelson Hastings Of WiP"lt hH. -
lowed hi name to run as state scrtor from 'ie
eighth district FOR the repuhlleh i""!' ~, ,',',
lie j. yuung man. :, years OF ~ ailu 80.
popular aEd would bring grtf "e"i ~
ihliSiasm in the contest. III
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NEWS FLASHES.

/ Niles Wallum OF Charlcstown, y II, WAS acct
| dcntally shot through the arm By Fred l. Way
saturday night. while looking at revolver
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-10

Thomas Gould left Saturday for Summer
vile, Mass, where he has position with the
Electric Light Co.
Julia OConnor entertained a party of little
friends Thursday in honor OF her birthday.
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BENNINGTON COUNTY.

,irRi.hy chapicr, Daughters oithe America,
Revolution, at Manchester, has been presented
with gaycl made from wood OF - tree planted
TX Washington mt Mount Ncrnoa.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-10

Drive ont the impurities from your
blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla and
thus avoid that tired, languid feeling
and even serious illness.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-10

a business man Is
not the most patient
ere ature in the
world. He cannot
wait to hear any
long. drawn-out
story of the cause of
his ailm C mt. He
d oesn't care two
straws about a fine
spun theory of how
he should treat him.
self. He may be
predisposed to scrof.
ula, or consumption.
90 sT>lk - Iii At1
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Mrs II S Wilson is on the sick list,
Frank Bigelow and wife of Rutland,
William Smith and mother of Proctor,
were called to town Saturday to attend
the funeral of Mrs \ II Bigelow.
Mrs Betsey Smith, wife of Norman III
Bigelow, passed away Thursday after a
painful illness. Two children survive
her, Frank Bigelow of Rutland, and
Mrs Willis Q Spaulding, who terderlv
cared for her mother in her last Years.
Deceased was a woman of fine instincts
and more than the average ability, and
will be greatly missed by her many
friends
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-10

George Fisher who was struck with
paralysis in his shop at Woodstock .
short time ago, died Monday incoming
after much suffering. He, WAS in
his 10Th. year.
William Bailey. 70, well known
citizen of South Woodstock. is dead.
The funeral will be held Saturday.
Russell Page mot with marrow es-
cape last Saturday while at work for
the Plymouth Lime company. y large
rock dropped from the bridge above,
hitting him on the left shoulder, hut
no serious injury resulted.
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sToh AND MAINE K. &.
Connecticut River Division.
|lSSENGEE TRAINS GOING NORTH.
EFe Bellows Falls l2.lo, 2.52, Cos, (ll.i0 pm.
4 N!ll'or, Loo, G.35, $50, (ll.59 pm, daily.
M INC t-1,n.f srrrI- CnI-TH

|'tSGER TRAINS FROM THE NORTH.
|a'9 Windaor, LOS, 40 am. 1925, sos, $40
\ Bellows Falls, 4.iS, $50 am, III 6.5s,
rA!s, leave Brattlcboro for Springfield
40 Leave Springfield FOR Brattieboro'
r. llth, lssl.
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eSIRAl VERMONT RAILROAD.
New London Division.
~; effect Dee. -, 1855.

New London Division.
ZIG effect Dec. -, 1885.
GOING SOUTH.
- cave Brauleburo AZ follows
-1 ict Springfield and New York.
- 10y MiLers Falls. Palmer and New Lon
4, \ eonnecting at Dii,lers Falls with fitch-
r. X, a Palmer with Boston & Albany
Ne tMlilimantic with New England Il; H.
LONDON with n. Y. n. ii, and III. k. H.
a. 4or Springfield and New York.
y. y ~ hlllers Falls and stations on fltcn-
- a; L., Palmer aud stations on I'oston a
:: 4, H., and for New London.
- ilda train for Springfield.
NJ lor Nlllers Falls and stations on Fitch
II :, a, falmer and New London ana New
" Norwich Line.
@r ~ Springfield and New York
GOING NORTH.
aUlEe al Brat;ieboro as follows:
r. II IRON New York via Norwich Line,
J nion, Palmer and Millcrs Fails.
l. ~ ron Springfield.
n. l'on New London. Palmer and Miilerr
~ Iem Springfield and New York.
II .sh Ncw York and Springfield.
a.. 'Om Ncw London. Palmer and hil'efs
49, ~; i'N, Nea York and Springfield.
lNrtt>l u, e. change without notice
,, 81 J.: slIs-. New london.
AfiStiS. g. 4. l., -. Ai''Sn~-
iHAEn. -. y. \, New l-"H'iu'
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Joseph Briggs, a frenchman about 81 years
old. was burned to death Friday afternoon in
little house which he occupied alone on Pcttee's
plain. Greenfield, nearly opposite the Catholic
cemetery. He was last seen alive about
O'Clock by FclN patnode, a l1-ycar old boy.
Briggs was veteran OF the late war and had
been employed as a lahorer around the town.
His wife and daughter were burned 10 death NJ
the fire at the French Catholic church at llol-
yoke a few years ago. Briggs is survived by
two.daughters, Mrs y Patnode OF Greenfield
and Mrs Eliza Lapcau of Turner's Falls, and
SON William Briggs of Northampton.
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Sl2,1iT,1552l
LIABILITIES.

,,,.,r,c Scluarics' per cent
bel fe'''' Sl0,255, .0A.2t
r:ef'r on '"'' ~ $50, 5.0.SB
|o sise3io,wmcnts, surrender values
ell,a.UO,Gcnds in process OF pay
lDldTiue''"' Sg,G5.1l
bent, nt I1.i.N l,442,77S.50
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Sl2,147,T53.?I

policy N'''''7 81, l09,o.I sc
s,.,. in torce. insuring sGg,723,6i3.o0
P Ss Issued and reyivedin l - ss o,a M
|r.arng n.,, Gro ~ REED Sec
|-r OF VERMONT,
|m AZ DEPARTMENT. c,,,,,,,;,,,o,,
asierssncd Insurance Go, G9mm ,hey hsTc
+ GefliI! t s,", or .tonarv annual examination
s I1,a, o t' National Life Insurance Com.
FAnfyvdlr .v' vermont. and have verified
I hyC' p \ assets, by the production and
Lea .an tTSrrrrwith, Of the securities repre-
| .5Sr1i IN and lind them to agree with the
'ye ems OF d tnG 1g December 81, 1885.
III d q, ~ N,onipelicr this eth day OF Jan. isat.
n c =, IIy, W. BEowNELL Sec. of state,
IjTSRy +. FIELD, state Treasurer
i i,' commissioners of Vermont.
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:, ElaehsnilNs Large Estate

! Considerable surprise ASNpressed at the size
| of the estate of the late MSNander Buckian oi
Montague City. blacksmith. He was known
| 10 he frugal hut an inventory showed properly
! valued a. S50,Gnp. The c'talf VIII be divided
among 20 heirs, mostly nCih&ws ami Dleces.
| Ills sister j. Mrs Margaret N ale OF Ryegate.
/ Conway is negotiating 10 gen he shoe factory
! of DeWnlf n Bayneli fran NavlEoio.
| a franchise 10 the Sheihurnc FaIls and Colran
| street railway. They cNu! refuse petition TO
call town meeting to consider the mStter The
opposition is to granting the use of Thy highway
bridge over the Dccriieid, which BuckAhdoWiis
Jointly with Shclhurne. II the road \ 10 be
built hi, year over the route proposed l""ks
! :. though the company will have to hAli
nrt t,9 nlNr lis use, or. perhaps the companyWay
bri . e IN ,iEgck TO the sheleurne end OF NE
', "a ~" hope that public sentiment MI
~ ~, thu, Ia. franchise by the selectmeh
" Wy he river.
Cyrus, the name OF. =. AL, "a ,h,
, 49,, H., i,,o I,r,, T,rlsx. derives It's name
| nn,,ir .n,,aSp,.i ,.,stm,ster,c father oi the
' accommodates many farmers. w Nv" UNIV
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Westminster is now at its best, and
is delightful summer resort for all
lovers OF pure country air. fine seen
cry and historic associations. Neither
grave nor gay, but that delightful
happy medium: which pleases all.
MRS. Henry Bond goes to New Hamp
shire Saturday for a visit with friends
there. Lizzie Hill is taking An out
ing in Maine for few weeks. The
Misses Farr are at home from school
for few weeks. -MrsB T Phelps has
returned from Boston, herssister com
ing with her for fewI weeks. Walter
and Mabel Atcher son are home from
school. Rev G Dickinson has so
far recovered from his recent illness,
as to be able to return to Boston Tues
day, his family are located here for the
summer. Mrs j b johnson of South
Londonderry and Mrs J Q Pierce of
Bellows Falls visited at l Wyman's
the first of the week. Mrs Lizzie'J
Pierce has returned from Fitchburg,
Mass. Hattie Wright is home from
New Haven, where she has been teach
ing. Harry Perkins and John Torrey
Of Burlington, stopped with DIR Thomp-
SOD one night on their way to North
field. B f Aldrich Of Springfield was
in town this week. We regret to say
that Will Nutting is on the sick list,
but hope 10 our next issue TO be able
to state decided improvement. Co
ra Fisher is at home.
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Dunnmerston Center.

Farmers have commenced haying
but the grass crop is very light owing
to the dry weather and hay in this 10
cality will be very scarce.
The Changers held pincic last
Saturday.
Miss Warmer and her pupils in dis
trict No. gave an entertainment to
the par ,nts and others, Friday after
noon consisting of recitations and 9th
err exercises, which showed good prog
ress on tine part Of the scholars and
careful and painstaking effort Of the
teacher The exercise here we're held
on the common, after which ice cream
and cake we're served.
4 Rev G F Barnard returned Tuesday
from Waitsville, where he has been to
attend the centennial anniversary Of
the founding OF the Congreg ational
church in that place. Rev Mr. Vincent
of West Townshend supplied the pull
pit in;,Mr Barnard's absence.
will Barnard. who has just returned
from his European tour Is visiting his
parents briefly. Esther Knight, who
has been visiting her aunt. M +
loft Thursday morning for her
new home at Colton's Point, Nd.
She will stop at New York and Wash
ington on her way to visit friends.
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tee on races, Austin Plumb, Adm
Plumb and 4 Stetson. treasurer. II
G Porter. the Readsboro band are
secured for the patriotic event. There
will be a one mile bicycle race during
the day. Everybody is invited.
Rev Flint M Bissell of Wilmington
preached at the Universalist church
June 21st with great acceptance.
Many farmers are busy haying this
week. Some. are getting full crops
but general light crop is reported.
Ten thousand, two hundred and SIX
ty seven pounds of butter we're made
at the creamery during the month OF
May.
About 30 of the grangers enjoyed a
very pleasant picnic at F III Putnam 9
last Saturday to observe children 9
day, the gentlemen furnishing refresh
ment as the result of their literary
contest with the ladies.
The dropped condition OF the
plumes of the Senior base ballists on
their return from Colersin last Sat
urday probably:accounts for their quiet
return home.
A large and convenient cottage is
being erected at Laurel beach.
r b Thomas and wife of Guilford
we're in town Tuesday. Mr. Thomas is
general agent for the Empire Separa-
tor and putting in'several machines
about here. Prof G w Hall of Mime
apolis, Mimi. and Mrs l. A Hitch
cock OF Meriden, CT, we're guests re
Gently at + S Allen g, also A H Hitch
cock, student of Yale is spending a
portion of his vacation at the same
place. The Sheldon's of North Adams
nave moved to their cottage at Laurel
Beach,