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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

We compliment the New Orleans
ficayune upon its excellent political
geographic service rendered during
ana alter the present election. It's col
umns being more complete and in bet
eef shape than any other journal in
that city.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

Cards are out for the marriage Of
Miss Paula Brasseux and Ovid A,
Broussard, which suspicious event is
to occur on Wednesday Nov. Is, at
4:3o p. m, at st. AIagdelene's church,
Abbeville.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

Our local editor is feeling proud that
his home State, Kansas went for Bry-
an and good government.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07
Advertised letters.

List of unclaimed letters. remaining in
the Abbeville p~ostotfice Oct. 81, 1896.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

Owing to it being election night Yer
million lodge Knights Of Pythias did
not hold its regular session. On Tues
day next they will confer the knights
rank.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

The cane derrick on Godchaux's
switch is now up and in good running
order, which will DO a great conven-
ience to nearby shippers of csne.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

Wednesday evening quite a storm
Cloud gathered IN the north and after
considerable buster and blow the
wind shifted north, giving a light
shower. Next morning was quite cool,
with light frost reported by early risers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

Cotton has been coming into town
pretty lively this week despite the low
prices. But little Of the staple remains
~tnpicked and if the weather continues
favorable the fields will soon be bare.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

And the old 9TH ward came in as
usual with her reliable Democratic ma
.jority. 'Rah for Chewtertee?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

-Four more years Of Grover and
hard times is what we may confidently
expect under Mckinley. It's the same
old skin game with a new name.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

WANTED:-Hogs in exchange for
lumber. NED BERG MAN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

Beattie and Duson were royalty in
: rred by the honest voters Of South
west Louisiana last Tuesday. 1t is
about time these two old political
hacks were hunting the quiet respose
81 some museum Of political relics and
clrios.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

The Why Not has been pulled out
on the David Frank place opposite the
old steamboat landing, and is being
thoroughly repaired. Capt. Won
Scholer is to be commended for having
this work done here instead of sending
the boat to New Orleans or Morgan
City.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

The thing that catches men is a
modest, good, loyable woman. They
walk down through the valley and
shadow ofdeath with men. First at the
cross, first at the grave and irst in the
hearts of men and God. In the name
of heaven be like Caesars wife.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-11-07

The new cane derrick of Messrs.
Libby and Blouin Ia the depot be-
gan receiving I'M Wednesday. Prof.
Pate is the weigher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-02-07
LOCAL OVERFLOW

About % couples attended the social at
Masonic hall last evening.
The dispatches from Transvaal indicate
that j. S. Curtis, the engineer, has been
released on bail. He was chosen vice presi-
dent of the chamber of mines at the cleo
ton this week.
Mr.. and, Mrs. j. A. Pullen and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Pullen went Tuesday to New
York, where they were to join Cook ex-
cursion to Florida. They were to sail
from New York on Wednesday.
Henry Marsh was before Justice New
ton Wednesday morning, having been ar
rested Tuesday night by Officer Hall for
being intoxicated. He plead guilty and was
fined 50 and costs, amounting to S10.51.
He said he got his liquor at the brewery.
Foster H. Whitaker, IS, died at his
home in South Newfane last night after an
illness of five weeks. Mr.. Whitaker was
well known in this town, having lived here
the greater part of the time for 20 wears.
until about seven years ago when he moved
TO South Newfane. He was twice married.
and is survived by his second wife and by
four children by his first wife. The chill
dren are Clarence, the night engineer at
the Crosby buildings, Mrs. Florence Brow
nell of Pittstown, n. Y. Miss Flora, an
employe of the Brattleboro Overall com
pany, and Carley of,South Newfane. The
funeral will be held Sunday at l O'Clock at
the South Newfane church. Rev. L. f.
BAKER, the pastor of the Brattleboro Ad-
vent church, will conduct the service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-02-07
WEATHER AND WEATHER PRE-
DICTIONS.

The development and course of the Sc
we're storm which swept up the Atlantic
coast and over this section yesterday and
last night furnishes good illustration of
the accuracy with which the work of the
government weather bureau is now done.
Wednesday mornings bulletin said that a
storm then prevailing over the region of
the great lakes was stationary and fading
out, but that new storm was developing
on the gulf coast whose course and vio-
lence could not be predicted. At o'clock
Thursday afternoon this message came
from the Boston station:
"Hurrianes win sweep the Atlantic coast next
"a hours causing heavy rain in New England
possibly turning TO snow In northern portions
Severe northeast gales"
This warning, which was sent by the
Brattleboro post-office to every station that
could be reached last night, about 40 in all.
was literally fulfilled. In Brattleboro the
wind was not specially severe, though it
was blowing at a 60-mile clip on the sum
init of Wantastiquet at o'clock. In the
hill towns it reached high velocity. At
Westminster a portion of the roof of the
Walpole bridge was torn off.
Across the mountain in Bennington a
heavy rain and general tornado pre-
vailed all day. Deep water made many of
the streets impossible. Trees were blown
down and roads washed.
All along up the coast the gale was "ter-
rifle" and wrought disaster to the shipping
and did much damage on shore. The
rainfall was heavy and in some places with
out precedent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-02-07
BRATTLEBORO.

The foot-bridge on the path leading
across the meadows to the Estey shops was
carried away by the high water yesterday
afternoon.
Gov. Woodbury. spent last evening at the
Brooks House. He was on his way home
from Boston and Springfield and waited
over from 5:45 to take sleeper by the
night express.
Both of the Brattleboro national banks
had in bids for the new bonds at different
tigures-some below the minimum price
and others above. Both banks expect to
receive a portion of the bonds when the
awards are made.
Among the individual bidders for the
government bonds from Windham county
were Mrs. M. F. Winchester of Whining
ton $4,000 at 100, Mrs. f. j. Wheat of Put
ney $1,000 at 112, F. w. Childs of Brattle-
boro 5000 at 112, and L. B. Barry of Sax
tons River $500 at 113.
The selectmen are charging the dress
ing rooms under the stage in the audito-
rum. They are also putting in set wash
bowls in each room and are sheathing the
sideS of the rooms next the wall. The
doors from the outer corridor into the new
part OF the house are being changed so as
to swing outward.
The Fortnightly meeting last evening
at the chapel of the Centre church was not
as well attended as are some meetings of
the club, but the program was an interest
ing one. John L. KnOwlton read paper
on electricity" and Chas. II. Thompson
gave some practical illustrations, exhibit
ing dynamo and other apparatus.
Rollin Childs says the healer tried his
powers on Green street pump, and new
handle grew upon it, that he touched a
poorly clad lad, causing fur to sprout on
his tippet; that the Italian shoemaker
could only talk macaroni until he was
treated, and that now he speaks eight Ian
guages fuently. Investigation shows these
stories to be of doubtful authenticity.
May, the seven-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Williamson, fell from the
stalr-rail to the floor of the office at the
Brooks House yesterday afternoon, dis
lance of about ten feet. She struck on the
left side Of her head, above the temple and
fractured the outer wall of the skull. She
was unconscious when taken up, and grave
fears were felt as to the extent of her in
jury. The child passed a comfortable
night, however, and her mind is bright this
morning. The indications are that the in
ner wall OF the skull is not broken, in
which case she will doubtless make quick
recovery.
Samuel Bradley died this morning at his
home beyond West Brattleboro at the age
of 70 years. The greater part of his life
had been spent in the West part of the
town, his farm being in the old Miller dis
trict, about two miles beyond the village
His only child Charles Bradley, died IS
years ago, and his wife died year ago
this month, the only near relative left be-
ing sister, Mrs Phoebe Lindsay, of Har-
ris place. Mr.. Bradley was man of quiet
retiring habits, but one whose worth was
recognized by those who knew him best
especially his neighbors, who had had
many evidences of his kindliness of heart
on occasions of trouble or illness. His
reputation was that Of man strictly up
right and honorable. He was a veteran
of the late war, and a member of the
grange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-02-07
HOTEL KEEPERS ORGANIZE.

A meeting of hotel men of Vermont was
held at White River junction Yesterday.
Officers were elected as follows: President.
Walter B. johnson, Essex junction: first
vice president, James McNulty of the
hendrick House, Putney; secretary and
treasurer, George E. Richards of the Amer
lean House, Brattleboro; executive com
mittee NJ. S. Davis of Montpelier. K. w.
Morse of White River junction, A. c.
Hlttaker, jr., of East Alburgh, w. M
webb of Lyndonville, and II. b. Haus of
the Brattleboro House, Brattleboro.
The objects of this association shall he.
10 bring about better acquaintance among
MOTEL men throughout the state: to protect
the Motel business from unjust and uncalled-
1or legislation; to guard members of the as
sociation from imposition and fraud by the
systematic reporting of all cases of same:
70 protect members from being Imposed
upon by incompetent, dishonest, or other
wise unworthy employees; to promulgate
any information which may be of interest
or value to hotel keepers. Meetings of
Tue executive committee will he held
monthly at the call of the chairman,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-02-07
WESLEY w. WALKER.
Sudden Death Saturday NIRht----His
Life Record.

The community was shocked Sunday
morning to learn of the sudden death of
Wesley w. Walker. Mr.. Walker was APP
parently in his usual health Saturday
working at the Estey Organ factory during
the day and attending TO duties at his
home on Spruce street during the evening
He went to bed about III O'CLOCK. soon
ofter If Mrs. Walker was awakened by his
loud breathing The curtain being up so
that the rays of the electric light entered
The room She at once saw that her hus-
hand was i'm a distressed condition. She
smoke TO him but he did not reply. He
raised himself on one elbow, and then fell
back being all of this time unconscious.
Mrs. Walker hurried to call Mr.. +. f.
Stockwell. who lives in the house, but
wben ,,e reached the room Mr.. Walker was
dead. The cause of death was heart dis
ease. from which he had suffered several
years.
Mr.. Walker was born in Weathersheld,
this state, Feb. 20, 1912, and was the son
of James and Sarah Sanders Walker. He
lived at home until he was 20 years of age
He enlisted Sept. 1, 1862, in Company e of
the 10th Vermont regiment of nine months
men. He was wounded at the battle of
Gettysburg After serving his time in the
army he returned to the home farm for
period of years, and later went to Spring
field, this state, to work in the cab shop
of Ellis, Britton & Eaton. He remained
there about two years, when he came to
Brattleboro, and entered the employ of j.
Estev & Co.. his service with the firm con-
tinuing until the time of his death, pc
riod of q years He had charge of the
most difficult work in the setting up de-
partment, and was an unusually capable
and efficient workman.
Mr.. Walker was married July 2, 1873 to
Mary A. Slader of Claremont, n. H., who
survives him. He also leaves a sister, Mrs
Caroline Covill, and brother, George
Walker, who live in Weathersfield, but
both were prevented By sickness from at
tending the funeral. Mr.. Walker was
member of the Congregational church, of
Columbian lodge and For, Drummer chapte r
of Free Masons, and of the Grand Army.
He was a man who governed his life by
true Christian principles, who was respect
ed as a neighbor and citizen, and who
had done much helpful work for others,
one of those men of quiet lives who give
real strength to a community through their
sterling qualities.
The funeral was held at the Congrega-
tional church Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock Rev. Mr.. Day officiating. 1t was
attended by delegation of Grand Army
men and Masons. The Grand Army com
rades acted as bearers and escort and
the Masons conducted service at the
grave. There were many beautiful flowers,
including an elaborate piece from Mr..
Walkers shopmates, and offerings from
the ladies' association of the Congregation
al church. the Grand Army and Relief
corps, Columbian lodge, and from several
friends. L. W. Hawley and j. E. Hall
sang two selections at the funer !.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-02-07
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

Sedgwick Relief corps holds its regular
meeting next Thursday evening
"Col. Robert Ingersoll'' is Mr.. Leavitt's
subject at the Unitarian church next Sun
day morning.
The ladies of the Unitarian society will
give a sociable next Tuesday evening.
Supper at 9 30.
The regular meeting of Dennis Rebekah
lodge occurs at Odd Fellows hall next
Tuesday evening.
Ed. L. F. Baker of Rochester, y. Y,
will preach in the Advent church Sunday
at p. NJ. All are invited.
The next Episcopal sociable will be held
Thursday evening of next week with Miss
Ethel Brown on Tyler street.
The Odd Fellows will give the second of
their series of social dances at their hall
next Wednesday evening, Feb. II.
Christian Science service and Sunday
school at Forest street at 1915. Glass
meeting at 26 Prospect street Wednesday
evening at 7:30.
The board of management of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution will meet
at the Brooks House parlors, Tuesday,
Feb. II, at 4 p. NJ.
The ladies' circle of the Universalist
society will meet next Thursday afternoon.
Business meeting will be held at 4, and
supper will be served at the usual hour.
The next regular meeting of the MURRAY
club will be held Tuesday evening with
Mrs. Clark, West Brattleboro. Special
electric cars Will carry the party, and a
large attendance is desired.
The Endeavor meeting at the Baptist
chapel next Tuesday evening will be the
monthly conquest meeting. The postpon-
ed Christian Endeavor day Offering for
missions will be received then.
Services in st. Michaels church on Sex
agesima Sunday, Feb. 9: $3.50 A. NJ, holy
communion; 1890 A. NJ, morning PRAYER
and sermon; l1:45 \. NJ, Sunday school
and catechising: p. NJ; evening PRAYER
and lecture.
Mrs. l.. d. Temple and her Sunday
school class of young men will entertain
the Endeavor society, the Ruthians and
the young women's auxiliary of the Bap-
list church at the parsonage next Thurs
day evening.
The ladies of the Congregational church
will hold a sociable in their chanel and
parlors next Thursday evening, Feb. IL
supper will be served at o'clock. an enter
tainnent in the church following. All are
cordially invited. '''
The Epworth league have secured Rev
A. ii. Webb of Montpelier, former mas.
tor, to deliver his lecture on "Uncle Sam
and his peculiarities" some time this
month. 1t is hoped a large number of his
former parishioners and friends will well
come him.
Morning worship at the Uniyersalist
church next Sunday at the usual honr
with preaching by the pastor; 11:55. Sun,
DAY school; P. NJ, Junior Young PEG
pies Christian union; p. NJ, vesper serv-
Ice All are cordially invited.
The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor of the Centre church are to hold
social in the chapel next Tuesday even
thg az ~ The members of the Chris
tian Endeavor society of the Congregs.
tlonal church in West Brattleboro viii bo
the guests of the evening, "''' NC
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-02-07
Twelve Men Drowned at Bristol. Conn.

Co "A shocking disaster took place at Bristol.
O 'D last night. The Pequatuck river
was az high pitch, and when the New
hEHglahd railroads train passed over a
s;J at 4;42 it had narrow escape. One
sue OF the bridge soon went down with a
U,asn ia "A new bridge alongside the old one
w aT Ibe sary completed, and 40 workmen
o were Drought from Hartford to get the new
one In passable condition as som ss sT yo n0%
PIE One half of the force were nIscpT T' on
rne remaining part of the old strnctnre 70
l RSss orders to those on the new bTidge
l., ne remainder of the old bridge sudden.
~ sank about 8 o'clock, and ali the men
standing upon it were precipitated into the
di S III ", waters. The men on the new bridge
nanion r ~ e9elr power to rescue their com
Is tbon9b %n th seven or eight were saved. 1t
they sank. 'ue SURFACE after
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-02-07
DARTMOUTH NOTES.

A series of debates is being held to
choose the men to meet the Williams men
in the intercollegiate debates.
Over 40 of the freshman class are in
training for the college athletic team,
and Dartmouth will make strong bid for
the pennant again.
f. E. Head has been chosen one of the
directors of large corporation in Hanover.
which includes many business and pro-
fessional men in Boston, New York and
the West.
A house occupied by Mrs. Archibald's
boarding club was burned Wednesday
morning. The house was nearly ruined
and flock of hungry students was obliged
to seek breakfast at other clubs.
The Dartmouth Dramatic club will pre-
sent this season Lord Lytton's comedy,
Money" which was such a success In
London and in Old Park Theatre in New
York. The cast was chosen by compe-
tition and Professors Richardson and EN-
cry acted as judges. Gaius b. Frost of
Brattleboro plays as Benjamin Stout; B.
f. Adams of Hinsdale takes the part of
Miss Georgina Vesey, and F. E. Head is
manager, making good representation
from BrattleborO and vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-02-07
BRATTLEBoRo.
GRANGE NEWS.

The Windham County Pomona grange
will meet with Vernon grange, Vernon,
Wednesday, Feb. II, at 10o'clock. After
noon session will be open to the public,
dinner on the picnic plan.
A meeting of Protective grange will be
held next Monday evening for the purpose
of instructing class in the first and sec
ond degrees. Patrons are requested to no
tice the change in date, which was made to
accommodate the dramatic club, who are to
present "The man from Maine" Thursday
evening.
valuable paper was read at the last
meeting by John G. Gale on economic food
for the dairy COW. 1t was full of excellent
suggestions from beginning to finish. AS
it was prepared and read at the dairymen's
meeting it will be printed in the reports and
then every thinking person can read it at
his leisure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-02-07
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tuesday afternoon Feb 1, and be continued VIZ
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% 9e IN charge of Mr.. shaynes own represent ~a
Srs S Shd e esSa6, Of ladies' and
she She latest London Paris and American snoIaelng
the Word TuTs received seven highest awards as
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Inc ladies Of this vicinity are sm YORK prices.
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iurther particulars 20 Thea ertissI IuIs For
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-02-07
THE SINGING sKULB."
The Features Of the Enter'ai
which VIII Bring the Boys Battalion
$3.50.

Tn. Features Of the Entertainment
which VIII Bring the Boys Battalion
s25O.
An audience on Monday night that hlled
the auditorium and another good mousse on
Tuesday afternoon assured the hnanclh
success of "Dame Plunketts singing
Skule," given as the opening entertainment
in Eve new parte of ye towne mouse, uh-
der the auspices of the boys battalion
The work of the large chorus, while some
what variable, was on the whole goou,
some of the grand old songs being gwen
with much spirit and power. The pro
gram included China, Invitation, The new
Jerusalem, Montgomery, Jerusalem, my
glorious home, Strike the cymbals, David S
Lamentation, Ocean, Majesty, and Ode on
Science, and the audience showed their ap-
probation of the faithful work of the sing
ers and their leader, l.. w. HaWley, by
generous applause. In the latter part OF
the program ex-Gov. Holbrook welded the
baton, conducting with surprising vlgor
and efficiency for a man close upon 50
years of age, whose last work in this line
was done ten years ago. The governor
was given hearty reception as he came
forward on the stage, round after round OF
applause welcoming him.
The school idea gave opportunity for the
introduction of pleasing variety and some
clever bits of acting during the concert, f.
S. Brasor as Julius Caesar, the squire's col
ored servant, and j. Harry Estey as Moses
Simpkins, bearing off the palm. E. H..
Miller gave a fine rendering of Haydn s
"Roaming in foaming pillows" and f. w.
Crosby, who made typical Highland
laddie," gave a solo, and also sang pleas
ingly in duet with Dame Plunkett Mrs.
NATION of Springfield, Mass.) The trio
shepherds, have you seen my Flora, "
was brightly sung by Mrs. Simpson, Miss
Robinson and Mr.. Carruthers. number
which was well received by the audience was
"Men of the olden time" given by two
battle-scarred veterans, f. ii. Brasor and
A. w. Childs, who were escorted to the
front by drums and fife, the latter played
by Grandpa Paul, now in his S5th year.
Misses Lundberg and Butterfeld gave an
excellent rendering of n violin duec, and
Mrs. w. f. Mixers humorous recitation,
with E. l.. Parker dolefully grave" tune
and Julius CAESARS song made up the in
dividual numbers on the list. The con-
Guiding selection by the chorus, Haydn's
1.-The heavens are telling" showed admir-
ably the strength of the chorus of 125 or
more voices, the solo parts being taken by
Mrs. Hubbard, F. W. Crosby and E. H..
Miller
The full effect of the varied costumes
was lost because of the stage being crowd
ed, but many of them were very complete
and effective, especially those of the more
prominent characters. Though the ex-
penses attending the presentation were
quite large, the battalion will clear hand
some sum.