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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-07-03
D. <. REED & Co. HARpxARr

once TO his residence on Main
street near Elk Creek.
Prof. Liebig is meeting with
success in his canvass for new
students. He thinks Broaddus
will have a large attendance next
session. judging from encourage.
ment thus far received.
The TELEGRAM showed con.
siderable enterprise in getting
out a daily during institute week.
The Daily Institute was bright
and newsy. Tribune
Dan Ogden, we understand.
has just returned from Illinois
with his fair and happy bride.
with many good wishes. The
TELEGRAM extends congratula.
tions to genial Dan. in the great.
est venture of his life.
The Baptist church is now
holding services in the Academy.
On Sunday night, July 5, the
Sunday School will observe
Children's Day. The programme
is attractive, and you are cor
daily invited to be present.
Hon. Edwin Maxwell is talked
of for Judge of the Supreme
Court. The Gazette does not
know that he is a candidate but
his name would be a tower of
strength to the Republican State
ticket.-Rttchie Gazette.
The Presidents of the Boards
of Education met at the court
house Wednesday to select a new
member of the Board of Examin-
ers. Mr.. Orie McConkey, of
Union district, was chosen as in.
coming member.
j. Ernest swiger, a Brpaddus
student, is clerking for his broth.
er at Wallace during vacation.
he expects to continue his
studies next term. being in the
graduating class for next year.
Mr.. 3. G. Frame, of Nicholas
county, and Miss Cora Drum.
.mond, of Bulltown, Braxton
county. were married at Rollyson
at the home of the brides brother
Lloyd Drummond, the 18th of
June, Rev. VENT officiating.
Mr.. h. j. Vail, thewide-awake
representative of D. Appleton &
Co., who has for some time been
canvassing in our midst, has now
entered other fields, going from
here to Charleston. We wish
him abundant success.
Mrs. Mary A. Sigley. an aged
and deserving lady of Brushy
Fork, died at her home Saturday
evening, June 9th, with para
lysis.r Her remains were inter-
red at the Trinity graveyard.
Rev, Polling conducted the fun
eral services.
Big show by New York Stars.
Ahead of them all. Will posi-
lively give free exhibition each
day of the Clarksburg fair. Sept.
/, 3 and 8. This attraction has
been secured at great expense to
the society. No one should fail
to see it. 34-tf
DIR. W. F. Swisher came in
from the West on Tuesday, and
was on his way to West Milford.
where he formerly practiced
medicine. The Doctor is now
located in Iowa, and his new sur
roundings seem to be agreeing
with him, for he is as hearty,
bluff and jolly as ever.
We are reliably informed that
Union College, Buckhannon, has
just closed a very prosperous
year.-to the Board one of the
most satisfactory for many years.
Harrison county was well repre-
sented this year. Two of the
graduates are from this county.
The courses will probably be re-
arranged next year and the
school year made to consist Of
fourteen weeks term.
The Juniors at Bridgeport
elected the following officers
Monday night. Councillor, E. F.
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-07-03

Its a matter of regret that the
First Regiment Band has lapsed
intosa state of .'innocuous desue-
tude.H 1t was one of the finest
musical organizations in West
Virginia. Let us hope 1t is not
dead, but sleepeth. May its thrill
ing harmonies again lnfiame our
patriotism and stir our minds to
flights of fancy.
The handsome and scholarly
Frank Cox is endorsed by the
Republicans of old Monongalia
for Attorney. General.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-07
ABOUT EYES.

Dreaming of an adversary signifies
that you are to overcome obstacles
which arc in your way.
Many specimens of worms and the
larvae of insects are not,provided with
eyes. Their habitation being in the
earth, eyes to them would be useless.
1t seldom happens that both eyes are
exactly alike. An examination with a
nagnifyiDg glass usually discovers
many differences between the two.
When the under arch of the upper
eyelid is perfect semicircle it is in
dicative Of goodness, but also of timidi-
ty, sometimes approaching cowardice.
Scientists who have made study OF
the eye say that flash of light lasting
40-1 00,00O,00oths Of second is quite
sufficient for distinct vision. ...:
The eye which when open presents
long acute angle to the nose invaria-
bly, indicates comprehensive under
standing and great intelligence in its
pOSSessOr
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-07
MANY PATENTS.

The great department stores and elc-
vators of our cities may choose any one
of 1,167 cash or goods conveyors.
The fire eXtingrisher is represented
: in the patent Office by 1923 different
models, each covered by papers pat
ent. N.
Montana has the usual number of
inventors for new state. There is
one to every 1,73S of its population.
Buttons buckles and other devices
for fastening straps or clothing have
been patented TO the number of II, ,795.
The new woman may choose any one
of 1,506 different kinds of crinoiine
and corsets, all Of which have been pat
ented.
The painter of this country is aided
by 2,043 patents, covering his paints.
brushes and other materials and appli-
ances.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-07
CLAIMED eY DEATH.

William Shivers, a negro, reported to
be little more than 104 years old, died
in Blackshear, Ga, recently.
James Dills, who died near Paints
vile, Ky, recently, was credited with
being only nine days short of 105 years
old.
Mr., and Mrs. Stephen G. Thurber, of
Warren, Il. l., aged respectively SO and
80 years, died within three days of each
other, and we're buried together in the
same grave.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-07
PetersOn'a
FREE! COINAGEEDRE
Tailor System.

Why pay go for q system and
waste three weeks in learning, when
you can buy one tEoI ougbly reliable
for $3.50, VIII ch you can learn in
single day? This Is WoMAN's GREAT.
EST FRIEND, the re fore boon to hu.
manity. The most 81 ar cl ing criticism
i'll vit ed. 1t is no flake" but GOOD,
HONEST 'sYsTEM OF DRESS CUTTING
MCthe re-, teach your daughters to be
self-suprorting. Any woman can
learn it. TIL, sc charts can be had of
Mrs. j. Lang, Elko, Nevada. Send
ESQ and get one. Full iDstruc ito, +
with every chart. jy19tf.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-07

When you are III need of letter
he ads, bill heads, note heads, envel.
opes, statements, etc., remember that
you can have them printed at the In.
DEPENDENT office at prices within the
reach OF all. b.,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-07

Prices - suit the tunes. 1beratronage of
u travelling public IS solicited.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-03-21
SPRINGFIELD.

A. E. Starkey has returned from Keene.
Miss Ruth Reyes of Felchvile visited
her brother last week.
Mrs. P. II. Fitzgerald returned to her
home in Winchendon Friday.
Mrs. William Lewis broke a bone in her
wrist by fall Monday evening.
Raymond Amidon of Brattleboro takes
viii Fuller's place at Holman's.
''The Cotton hing drew large party
to Bellows Falls Tuesday evening.
Miss Mary Powers of North Walpole
was in town few days last week.
Mrs. Thomas Sexton has returned from
an extended visit to Providence.
w. L. Burpee has sold his new house on
Highland View to Elliott Thompson
Mrs. w. r. Richmond of Boston is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Olney.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. G.. Richardson have
been spending the week in Boston and
New York.
j. 8. Rafferty, of Brockton, Mass, was
IN town the first of the week, returning
Tuesday.
John Geometry was called to Windsor
this week by the serious illness of his
father.
Miss Annie Messenger is in Boston and
New York attending the spring millinery
openings.
Mrs. Henry Thompson, nee Randall, il
receiving congratulations on the birth of {
| little son.
Will Richmond of Boston was in tow,
this week, relative TO putting an electric
motor fan in the new school building tn
coming summer.
Will Fuller will sever his connection wit
A. Ii. Holman & Co., where he has clerke,
for several years, and enter the firm O
Porter e. Angel.
Will Eddy has severed his connection
with n G. Dodge and accepted position
at Bradford. Mr. Eddy has mace man
warm friends during his residence in tow
and all regret the departure of him ant
Mrs. Eddy.
The jolly Joes ladies Ministries receive,
fiattering reception at Windsor Tuesda
evening, March II, crowded hall and en-
thusiastic audience proving the confidence
Of the people in the dramatic ability of tn
company. The program was perfect,
carried out, the ladies appearing at thei
best and receiving repeated encorts. Abou
1928 was realized after all expenses were
paid, half Of which is to go to the ladies
society of All Souls church.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-03-21
WESTMINSTER.

The bursting of a water pipe Tuesday
night has caused the Westminster Aqneduct
Company considerable difficulty to locate
the trouble on account Of the frost.
1t is reported to-day that Amos and
John Thompson have left for parts
unknown, leaving number of unpaid bills
Tor a remembrance to their friends.
Misses Grace Nutting and Lucy Taylor
are to teach in Rockingham the coming
spring. ...
The Fortnightly club will meet with Miss
Alma L. Fisher on Tuesday evening.
Z. F. Patterson, who has been in the
employ of George II. Walker, expects to
give up his position about May 1. Mr..
Patterson has been faithful assistant and
has made many friends among his many
patrons who will wish him success in his
future business relation wherever it may be.
Miss Susie Holton was in town Thursday
on her way from Clartmont, n. H., to
northampton, Mass, wh.re she had been
to testify in an important will contest.
C. H. Bundy and family are to occupy
tho tenement in the creamery building.
KURN HATTIN HOMES.
The boys at the Home thought the
speech made by F. c. Rand OF Saxtous
River was the best speech made at the flag
raising on February %. 1t was the short
est speech made by any of the gentlemen
present, but very promising speech. 1t
was simply 81 am interested in the boys
and will come and give them all sleigh
ride As the snow disappeared before
the day set for the ride, the boys thought
there was no hope for the ride this year.
But providence seemed in favor of crafty
ing the boys and sustaining Mr.. Rand in
the fulfilment Of his promise. On Wednes-
day last the boys were all ready when Mr..
Rand, with two large sleighs, drove up for
them. After the boys were in their places,
with flag flying over each sleigh. the
party started for Saxtons River. Upon
arriving there they were taken to the home
of Rev. G.. F. Chaplin, who never before
had quite SO many boys in his house at one
time A lunch prepared by Mrs. Chaplin
was ready for the boys and Judging from
appearances the boys were ready for the
lunch. Afterwards the boys sang some OF
their songs and repeated some gems and
Miss Chaplin played upon the piano. Mr..
capture of wild animals to the boys, and
the sleighs were again loaded for the return
( home, where all arrived safely after most
enjoyable time. The thanks OF those
I interested in the home are hereby rendered
to Mr.. Rand for his kindness, as also to
Mr.. and Mrs. Chaplin for their thoughtful
preparations for the boys comfort and
pleasure. -.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-03-21
Bellows Falls Personals.

N. D. Clarke is visiting friends in
Acworth.
George Buxton is acting as bell-boy at
Towns hotel.
Mrs. Peyton Holt of Weston is visiting
friends in town.
Mrs. F. M. Howard has been visiting in
Saxtons River.
Miss Charlotte Day goes to Boston Mon
day for brief visit.
F. W. Stiles of the Springfield Reporter
was in town Tuesday.
Miss Annie Ball is spending her vaca-
ton in Quincy, Mass.
Mrs. NJ A. Leach of North Evans, N.
Y, is at A. P. Crossett's.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Sheriden of Claremont
visited at c. J. O'Neils on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Beckwith visited at
WI Esterbrook's in Langdon this week.
Misses Susie Thompson and Florence
Young visited schools in town Wednesday
Miss Effie Clarke is stopping with Miss
Mamie Whitney of Westminster a few
days.
NILS. w. L oooe vi TltciuuIS, MASS.
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. F
Maynard.
John o. Hale Of St. Johnsbury, agen
for the Fairbank Scale Co., was in towr
Thursday.
Preston L. Stickney of Heresford MINI
visited his sister, Miss Eva J. Stickney,
Wednesday.
| Mrs. Rollin Fairchild of Sunderland
Mass, and Mrs. Tower of Saxtons River
visited at F. IN. Towards this week.
Misses Mary Dascomb, Anna Williams
and Carrie Lamson 60 to Boston to-day
Miss Dascomb will remain about two weeks
Mrs. F. G. Flint and children are il
Claremont, N. H., the guests of Mrs
Flint's father, Herbert Bailey. Miss a
Sulloway, who was in Claremont, went tt
Franklin Wednesday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-03-21

Col. Joseph L. Follett of New York
has a national reputation.
AT the age of q, Col. Follett enlisted
in Battery G, First Missouri Light
Artillery land 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 improve
ments on the sewing machine, and
bicycle that promises to be one of the
surprises f next season.
The tension on the nervous system of
an inventor, kept up for months aud
months, seriously weakened the health
of a busy brain worker like Col. Fulle;t,
and his constitution, which even the
hardships of war did not weaken,
threatened to succumb to nervous eX,
haustion.
! What Col. Follett has to say in regard
to his restoration to health, cannot fail
! to carry great weight. In a letter tc
Wells & Richardson Co. of Burlington
Vt, he writes:
"When suffering from mental exhaus
ton and generally disog anized
system, and overwork, | used Paiue's
celery compound.
1.-The com pound acted like a charm
on my bowels d kept them in fine
condition, and [ experienced great re-
lief from my brain troubles.
81 have not used Paine's celery COM
pound for six months, but / shall when
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-03-21

Capt. J. Harry Estey of Brattleboro
tried an interesting experiment Jnly Is
last. He mailed four letters in one. The
first was addressed to the postmaster in
San Francisco, and requested that the en-
velope enclosed, be mailed to a firm in
Ceylon. Inside the letter to the Ceylon
firm was a request that envelope No. 3
be forwarded to the postmaster at Genoa
Italy. The latter was requested to for
ward the envelope which he found in his
letter to Capt. Estey at Brattleboro.
Each of the three persons addressed re-
ceived postage stamps for double the
amount of postage needed in forwarding
the envelope. The fourth letter reached
the sender Tuesday, September "a, having
been 6S daysi in making the journey around
the world The letter was 10 days in
coming from Genoa to Brattleboro.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-03-21
Vermont News.

Newport had quite blaze Monday, the
total loss estimated at $4,000.
Miss Grace l.. Bosworth of Rutland has
passed an examination for the practice of
dentistry, and is the first woman in YER
mont to be admitted to the practice.
The Methodist Episcopal church and
contents at Queeche were burned Sunday
The origin OF the fire is unknown. Loss,
$500; insured for $4,000 in the Vermont
Mutual.
The ordination and installation of Rev.
Edward G. Downey as pastor of the Uni
versalist church in Mortified was held
Thursday. The address was by Rev. F..
r. Jones of Barre, and those assisting were
Rev. Messrs j. o. Burnett, DR.. j. n. At
wood, j. Edward Wright, B. w. Jones,
Walter Dole and A. M. Smith.
A number of prominent Vermonters have
bought fine tract of high pineland in
northern Florida for the purpose of making
winter home in a summer climate" The
site selected is near Starke in Bradford
county on the highest table land in the
state, and has been christened Verdemon-
tie. The design is to make cheap, comfort
able homes, where Vermonters NAV con-
gregate and spend their winter vacations
among home friends.
The Vermont State Dental society's ex-
aiming board consisting of DIR. R. NJ Chase
of Bethel, DIR. A. j. Parker of Bellows
Falls, DIR. Mound of Rutland, DR.. G. F.
Cheney of St. Johnsburyl and DR.. S. d.
Hodge OF Burlington, held meeting at
the Weldon in st. Adams Thursday, to
examine applicants for the profession.
Among those examined, was Mss Grace
Bosworth of Rutland, the first woman in
the State to apply, and she passed most
satisfactory examination and was admitted
Mr.. o. L. Woodwork of Vergennes, was
also examined aud admitted The dentists
left on the evening train for Montreal.
Andrew Putnam of Belvidere and man
named Barabo started to drive over the
mountain from Montgomery to jay few
days ago. Just before they reached the
summit the horse got into big snow DRIFT
The two men, assisted by teamster from
logging camp. worked three hours but
were unable to extricate the animal They
left some feed beside it and went down
the mountain to the house of Mr.. Honsin-
ger. When they went back the next morn.
lii8 iuCh luuuu tLe uOTSS SO nearly frozen
to death that they killed it. Putnam in.
tends to sue the town of Belvidere to re
cover the value of the animal.
BY order OF the state board of agricul.
ture Warner Brothers herd of cattle in St.
Adams was slaughtered "Wednesday.
Fiity-one cows were slaughtered and dis.
sected. and the post-mortem examination
; showed that every animal had the disease
, and some in ITS worst form. An average
valuation Of s2S per head was agreed upon
between the board and Warner Brothers.
and the latter will receive one-half of tbi.
amount for each animal, or total of $40.
from the State. Upon the result of the
tests several of the farmers present who
heretofore have taken no stock in such
things, made application to Secretary
Winslow to inspect their herds. A huge
fire was built and the carcasses cremated
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-03-21
SAXTONS RIVER.

Miss Hattie Locke is a guest at F. B,
Locke's.
l.. E. Mayo is at Medfeld, Mass, not
Mediord, as the types put it Wednesday
Gen. j. j. Estey has been looking after
the interests Of Vermont Academy in a
personal visit.
Miss Carrie Holt returns to her fathers
on Saturday, expecting to engage in the
work of of teaching very soon.
Miss Lizzie 1. Glynn came from Proc
torsville to her brothers, Walter b.
-Glynn's, on Tuesday. She expects to joir
her father, who is visiting at Turner's Falls,
Mass, on Saturday.
Mr.. Moore brought from Westminster .
load OF 20 boys from the Kurn Hattir
Homes, on Wednesday, to survey the
premises bequeathed by Mrs. Sarah War,
ner, deceased, to that institution. The
crowd was merry one, the sleighing being
excellent.
A. I'll. Sabin proves an enterprisins
undertaken. His new rooms are at anC
orderly, his stock is select, his facilities are
superior, his prices are considerate. He
has had patronage Of late from the Falls
and from Windham. Customers may be
certain of securing the appliance of the
newest methods at his hands.
The public spirit displayed in the patron
age given the Herbert johnson Quintet,
club was commendable. The condition o.
the roads was the very worst of the season
Thursday night, but the village was wei
represented at the entertainment The
fact that every number on the program was
encored, indicates the popular character O
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-03-21

Wednesday evening was greeted by fair
sized audience. many strangers being pres.
ent from adjoining towns Ice cream and
cake were served and the receipts OF the
entertainment amounted to $40.
Anchor Lodge, No. 90, F. & A. M,
held special meeting on Tuesday evening
when the Sd degree was exemplified. Dis
trict Dept. Grand Master David A. Young
of Brattleboro was present, also several
members of West River Lodge, No. 81.
After the meeting they adjourned to the
Peabody house where fine supper was
served.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-03-21
CHESTER.

Ten inches Of snow fell Thursday.
Mrs. Winslow Boynton is very sick.
Prof. Gibson was in Londonderry Tues
day.
Fred Gassen is moving into the Foster
house.
Clarence Davis went to New York
Thursday.
E. j. Knapp Of Bellows Falls was at The
Fullerton Wednesday.
Ladd's orchestra furnished music for a
dance at Proctorsville Tuesday night.
A pleasant time was enjoyed at the dance
held in hotel Chester Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Eva Williams OF Gardner, Mas,
is spending few weeks at Hugh Henry's.
George Brooks began work this week
as assistant cutter in the wrapper factory,
On account of the slight wreck near
Ludlow the mail trains were several hours
late.
Elisha Day of St. Johnsbury and f. P.
Field of North Springfield, bank inspectors,
were in town Tuesday.
Charles Collins of the Pharmaceutical
college at Albany is spending short vaca-
ton at his home here.
DR.. F. P. Mather went to Montreal
Wednesday to attend the meetings of the
state dental association.
Perle Head is collecting the mail and
making himself generally useful in the
postoffice till new clerk is procured.
Walter Greene has finished work in the
the stable of The Fullerton. His place is
taken by George Cakes Of Winchendon.
The rehearsal for the drama ENLISTED
for the War; which is to be given under
the auspices of Henry W. K. c. begar
Tuesday night.
The cake supper and entertainment which
was to have been given by the w. r. c
next week has been postponed till Tuesday
evening, March 81.
j. W. Smith will sell his personal prop
erty at public auction next week Saturda,
afternoon at their residence on Main
street, Ira H. Adams, auctioneer.
J. E. Pollard went to Burlington Thurs
day evening to attend the meeting of The
Young Mems State Republican club. II
lathe executive committee member iron
Windsor county.
/ The funeral services Of Mrs. Granville
Spaulding were held Thursday Afternoon
at 2 o'clock, Re-. j. O. Davis officiating
The interment was at North street Gene
tary. Among those from out Of town wer
Mr.. and Mrs. Sewall Muzzy, Mrs. Julil
Hadley and Dwight, Harlan Upham o
Gardner, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. Franl
Graves of Chicopee, Mass.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-03-21
Court Record.

The county court in session at Newfane
is grinding out the daily grist with consid-
cradle regularity, The following verdicts
were given during the week.
S. II. Sherman VS.. f. NJ. Waite, action
in trover for the conversion Of quantity
of lumber; parties living in Marlboro
Verdict for plaintiff for 81, lS6.75 damages
James A. Reed vs.. Alonzo Starkey, re-
plevin of wagon. Verdict of return o.
wagon to defendant and one cent dam
ages.
Eugenio and Fortunate Pirrini VS. Louis
Dufresne, assumpsit to recover for worl
and labor. Verdict for plaintiff to recover
S194.6S.
j. H. Richardson, executor, VS. Chris
tine Betterly,to recover the value Of a note
Verdict for the plaintiff.
Jury trials will close this week.