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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
ALSTEAD.

Bertrand Howard spent last week in Wind
sor, Vt.
G. M. Rogers was in Bratteboro last Sat-
urday.
Miss Grace Trow of Acworth is visiting at
her brothers, Fred Trow's.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Sherwin were in Ches-
ter one day last week.
Miss Corinne Wiley has been spending a
few days with friends in the village.
Miss Lizzie Clarity is spending week
with her sister at Bellows Falls.
Mrs. H. Z. Abbott and little Harry went to
Wilton last Saturday for two weeks stay.
Miss Goodhue of Westminster, VT, was
the guest OF Miss Eva Burge over Sunday.
Charles Webster has been moving from
Mechanic street to Mr.. Vilas's cottage on
River street.
Rev. and Mrs. W. B. L. Smith and II. w.
Bond and wife of Charlestown were in town
last week Friday.
Mrs. Julia Holden has been suffering from
a form of the grip. Mrs. Mary Sartwell has
also been quite ill.
Joseph Deloy Of Keene has rented rooms
over Tuftss store, and is prepared to do all
kinds of harness repairing, etc.
DIR. and Mrs. G. L. Clark, H. d. Chaplin
and wife, and J. S. Prouty and wife attended
the ball at Walpole last Friday evening.
News was received here last week of the
death of Windsor Gleason, well known in
this vicinity, at his home in Boston last Fri
day.
Mrs. j. G. Dinsmore returned last Thurs
day from Ypsilanti, Mich, where she has
been for the past few months with her invalid
sister.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
BRATTLEBORO.

H. B. Chamberlain has been appointed
treasurer of the Brattleboro natural history
society, an office made vacant by the death of
Col. George S. Dowley.
Rev. J. A. Wright of Minneapolis was in
town last week for conference with the 20
Brattleboro stockholders af the Wright block
of Minneapolis in regard to an assessment
which, it is claimed, is unnecessarily made.
Newton Bailey of Dummerston was given
a preliminary hearing before Judge William
S. Newton Friday on the charge of assault
ing Mary May, an ll-years-old girl, of Dunn
merston, December 80. He was bound over
in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance at the
county court. George B. Hit appeared for
the state and H. G. Barber for the respon-
dent.
The gross receipts at the postoffice from the
sale Of stamps, cards, envelopes and box rents
for the year 1896 were $l7 ,423 or about 800
less than the previous year, for which a
smaller Christmas trade is largely response
BILE. The number of transactions of the
money order department, 9,46l, was larger
than ever and represented total amount of
1926, 1862, being $6,439 less than the previous
year, 1874, 1913 more than 1894, and sos, 54S
larger than 1898. The number of domestic
orders issued, amounting to $20,462 was
larger than any previous year. There
were 269 international orders issued, an
increase over previous years, only 80 being
paid a slight decrease, though the amount OF
of these was larger than for 1895. The num-
Der of domestic orders paid, 1908, amounting
to S26,9O4, was larger than in previous years
The number of registered letters handled
was 1916.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

The winter term of school opened last
week with 30 pupils and Miss Jessie Wheeler
as teacher.
r. N. Marsh had the misfortune to lose his
faithful family horse last Friday night, after
a short sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Patnode, to whom good
wishes are extended, returned from their
wedding trip last Thursday
social this evening with Mrs. Marsh. gem
eral invitation is extended.
The January meeting of the w. G. L. U. is
to be held at 2 o'clock, Thursday afternoon,
with Mrs. Josephine Hastings.
Mr.. Young, of the firm of Young & Knowl-
ton, of Brattleboro, visited his sister, Mrs.
r. N. Marsh, Saturday and Sunday.
The program of the last meeting of the
Miss Eta, Marsh and showed careful study.
Mrs. Harriet Perham of Athens has been
staying, for short time, with her sister, Mrs.
Stratton, who has been suffering with rheu-
matism.
Twenty-Five or more were present at the
opening of the singing school taught by w.
that others will join the class later. The
next school will be held Saturday evening at
hotel hall. The Song Tyre, the same book
as used last winter, will be retained this term.
Rev. G. F. Chaplin of Saxtons River spoke
here on the subject of missions Sunday after
noon. The discourse was calculated to slim
ulate Christians to improve their opportuni-
ties to become better informed on the subject
of missions, the result of which be increased
activity and earnestness in prayers and offer
ings.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
DEPENDS ON OURSELVES.

Light on the New Year from the Old
Need of More Faith.
The closing year may not have
brought us all the good we desired. 1t
was very much like its predecessors
neither all shade nor all sunshine. We,
doubtless, all found troubles we did not
expect in the beginning, but we found
good thatwe had not anticipated. There
are households to whom deep sorrow
has come, but these have found, it may
be hoped, fountains of consolation Of
which otherwise they would have been
ignorant. If they have had trials they
have also had strength given them ac
cording to their day. Every reader, if
he only remembers his unworthiness,
whatever his experiences have been,
may find abundantreason to say: Bless
the Lord, o my soul, and forget not all
His benefits"
The new year is at the door. 1t has a
veil resting over it. Clouds we cannot
respects as other years. 1t will have
it's successes and failures, it's joys aud
griefs, it's life and death. There will
be sin and sorrow and the same call fos
kindly ministries that we have known
in the past. Many cannot see the new
year come without apprehension of evil
but our experience tells us that if often
our hopes have not been realized, so
we have often found our fears ground
less. We know not what is before US,
but there is One who does, and He Will!
not allow us to be tempted above what
we are able to bear. What we most
need is faith in His love and power.
This faith alone will enable us to over.
come difficulties and anticipate the fu-
ture without fear. "Thou wilt keep
him in perfect peace whose mind is
stayed on Thee; because he trusteth in
Thee"
Anapostle calls us to forget the things
that are behind. Whatever our attain
ments in Christian life, if we have made
any, we will do well to forget them,
seeing there is SO much yet not
reached, but the memory of great faults
and mistakes may be helpful for us for
the year to come. To large extent the
character of that year depends on our
selves. Many of the vexations in the
past we have to ascribe to our own
folly ana many of our sorrows to our
OWL sins. AS the eagle found the arrow
which caused its death was winged
with her own feathers, so constantly
troubles come from ourselves.
Let us hope that every reader will
strive to make the year to come bet
ter one in his own history-a year OF
real spiritual advance.-Christian In
quirer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
CHARLESTOWN.

Allen Rogers is dangerously ill at present
writing.
Walter Adams is confined to the house
with the grip.
There is box supper at Congregational
church this evening.
Mrs. John Clair of Boston, Mass, is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Frank Putnam.
Rev. E. I. Blake exchanged last Sunday
with Rev. MIR. Arms of Warren, Mass.
Mrs. Henry Parker and Mrs. Abraham
Hull are sick with the prevailing epidemic.
Helen Scofield visited her parents in As
cutneyville last Saturday, returning Monday
Miss <. A. Webber left for Boston Monday
to pass few weeks in the family of Gen.
Paine.
A party of young people from here wen'
to South Charlestown to a skating party
Monday evening.
The G. S. b. factory whistle will blow a,
$50 if there is to be no morning session al
school, and at 1870 if there is no afternoon
session.
Miss Anna Church was the recipient of
handsome bouquet of red and white cameIia'
and carnation pinks from her friend, Mrs
Betsy Sias of Danbury, Conn.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13

ane custom Of publishing in the news
papers card of thanks to those who have
displayed kindness on any occasion of
bereavement or distress is responsible for
soI,e amusing productions. Here is one
written by Prattsville woman whose hus-
paou aled recently: "Mr. Editor: | desire
70 ..nnk the friends and neighbors most
hehrliiy "a this manner for the united aid and
cooperation during the illness aud death Of
ny Ia.e husband, who escaped from me by
lne hahd oil death on Friday last while eating
oreaklast' 10 the friends and all who con-
trioutea so willingly toward making the last
moments and funeral of my husband a sue
cess, l desire to remember most kindly, hop
ing these few lines will find them enioying
tne same blessing. have also good mich
COW ana roam gelding horse, eight years old,
winch will sell cheap. 'God moves in a
a. mysterious way his wonders to perform
ne plants his footsteps on the sea and rides
upon the storm; also black and white shote
very low. Utica Press.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
WESTMINSTER WEST.

The mission band met with Abbie WelIman
last Saturday afternoon.
Meeting for drill this Wednesday evening,
January ID, at chapel at 7.30 sharp.
1t is understood that the boys are practising
for a game of basket ball to be given in the
future.
Maple Grove grange, No. l56, held meet
ing last Thursday evening for the purpose of
installing the officers.
Everett Goodhue returns to Dartmouth
college to-day, he having spent his three
weeks vacation at home.
Miss Annie Chandler, who has spent a two
weeks vacation at home, returned to Provi-
dence, r. l., last Saturday.
Leone Butterfield has finished work for
Mrs. b. J. Houghton and will go to work for
Henry Crawford in Putney.
The weekly prayer meeting which is
usually held on Friday evening, is to be held
Friday afternoon at o'clock.
The members of Maple Grove grange will
hold day meeting at the residence Of Mrs.
c. C. Goodell beginning at 10 O'Clock Thurs.
day, January IA. Dinner on the picnic plan
promptly at II O'Clock.
| goodly number attended the aid society
at Mrs. J. l.. Ormsby's last Thursday after.
noon, it being their annual meeting. The
| following. officers were elected President
Mrs. III. a. Goodhue; vice president, Mar,
Cutting; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. A. p
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
EAST LEMPSTER.

Mrs. A. B. Russell is already recovering
ION her illness although not able to 60 out
yet.
B. N. Gorden, our representative, went to
Concord Monday, came home Saturday and
returned Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Staffor were called to
Acworth Thursday to attend the funeral OF
their little grandson, Leslie Parker, who died
Tuesday morning of pneumonia.
The Crusaders are still laboring with us
They have beautiful meetings, it we'll pays
one to go and hear them. There were ovel
30 came over from Goshen to attend the meet
ing Saturday night. They hold their meet
ings every night commencing at 7.S0 o'clock.
They will take charge of the meeting next
Sunday and we hope they will have good
house.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
Death of DR.. Ketchum.

The residents of Brattleboro were shocked
early Saturday afternoon to learn of the sud
den death of DR.. Benjamin F. Ketchum, the
veteran physician and surgeon. DIR. ketchum
was taken i'll at O'Clock in the morning with
severe pains in the region of his heart. AT
o'clock he sank into Inconsistencies from
which he did not rally, the end coming at
l o'clock. His death may be said to have
been due to the effect of rheumatism which
he contracted in the army. Only those most
acquainted with him were aware
that he had any serious affection. DR..
Ketchum was a son of Benjamin and Mary
Ketchum, and was born in Troy, N. Y,
December %, 1887.
The following year, 1862, he entered the
service as surgeon of the 10Th Vermont regi-
ment, receiving his commission from ex-Gov.
Frederick Holbrook of Brattleboro, Ver-
was detailed to work at the hospital in Brat
tleboro, located at the old camp-ground,
which embraced the grounds of the present
Valley fair association. This hospital was
organized by DIR. Ketchum and DR.. Phelps
of Dartmouth college fame. In short
Vermont regiment, but after reaching the
front was promoted to brigade surgeon under
Gen. Stannard. DR.. Ketchum was member
of Sedgwick Grand Army post of Brattleboro,
of which he had been surgeon for many years,
and was prominent Grand Army man and
had been deleSatestO the natlOnal encamp-
ments at St. Louis and Boston. He was
leader in the movement that made Col.
Veazey commander-in-chief.
He was q member of the Congregational
church. He leaves widow, who is sister
of Mrs. J. j. Estey and Mrs. Thomas Gull of
Brattleboro, and Of Mrs. Annie G. Cobb and
Mrs. Mary Anderson of Cambridge, N
Y. A brother, Daniel of ALBANY, n Y,
died in 1888. DIR. Ketchum also leaves one
daughter, Kate G. of Brattleboro, and two
sons, Liston G. a law student, and Frank. G
medical student, both at Baltimore, Md.
Funeral services attended by Rev. G. o.
Day were held at 8 o'clock Monday after
noon at the Brooks house, where DR.
Ketchum had lived for eight years. The
the body was taken Yesterday morning.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
ATHENS.

Warren Ball spent Saturday and Sunday
with friends in Townshend.
Friends from Bellows Falls spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. N. II. Pierce.
Miss Ida Ball is passing few days win
her cousin, Mrs. j. w. Naramore, at Bellows
Falls.
At the semi-annual meeting of the Chris
tian Endeavor society the following officers
were reelected: President, w. A. Wyman
vice president, Percy r. Clark; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. j. M. Powers; recording
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. P. o. Edwards.
The Sunday school was recognized Jan
uary 3, with but very little change except IN
teachers in one or two classes. j. M. Powers,
who has served so faithfully and efficiently
for number of years as superintendent; was
unanimously reelected. The school has be-
gun the new year under very favorable CIR,
cumstances and all are invited to attend and
help to make it the most prosperous one since
its organization.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
GRAFTON.

NJ. C. Redfeld was in Boston last week.
Mrs. w. E. L. Walker is housed with a
hard cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hemenway visited in
Walpole last week.
Mrs. Georgia Cushman is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Brown.
Will Townshend has gone to Valdorta, Ga,
where his aunt, Mrs. Nellie Malone, lives.
The many friends of Sidney Hemenway
are pleased to hear of the birth Of daughter
in his family.
Regular meeting of Grafton grange Friday
evening, January 10; the officers will be in
stalled at that time.
Regular meeting of I. L. Clark post and
w. r. G. Saturday evening, January 10, for
installation Of the officers.
We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Fayette
Townshend, former resident of this place,
is sick we hope to hear of her quick recovery.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13

Another Western "Trust'' company has
climbed the golden stair and is now singing
with the angelic choir. The losers, however,
are not. A Montpelier correspondent informs
the public hat'Among the embarrassed west
ern financial institutions is the Farmers
Trust company of Sioux City, Iowa, of which
Frank A. Dwinnell of this city is president
and George w. Wing treasurer. The first
printed Geographic reports were not recog-
nizea locally, owing to mistake in the name
of the company. The company was CAPT
talized at 100000, and nearly all the stock is
owned in this part of Vermont, and if the
printed reports are true this is liable to prove
an almost total loss
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13

We all know that any tired muscle can be
restored by rest. Your stomach is muscle.
Dyspepsia is its manner of saying 81 am tired.
Give me rest" To rest the stomach you must
do its work outside of the body.
This is the Shakers method of curing indi-
gestion, and its success is best attested by the
fact that these people are practically free from
what is without doubt the most prevalent OF
all diseases. The Shaker Digestive Cordial
pot only contains digested food which is
promptly absorbed without taxing the tired
digestive organs, but it is likewise an aid to
the digestion of other foods in the stomach.
A 10 cent trial bottle will convince you of its
merit, and these you can obtain through all
druggists.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
SOUTH ACWORTH.

Mrs. Angelina Jones is at Mrs. Houston's.
Ralph Slade called on friends the first of
the week.
Stage Driver Earl has moved his stock to
George Woods.
Rev. Mr.. French preached at the Baptist
church Sunday.
Fred Dorrety has returned to Irving Davis
from Groton, Mass.
Miss Mary Dickey has returned to Fitch
burg, where she is attending school, as also
has Frank G. Cummings to Meriden.
H. A. Slade was in town Saturday he re-
turned Friday from Canada where he has
been visiting for the past five weeks.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
ANDOvER.

Artie Dimick is not as well ,as he has taken
cold.
Mrs. II. l. Walker is quite i'll, but it is not
scarlet fever.
Alice Bouley spent the last part oil last
week ut Weston.
Miss Martha Turner is here caring for her
sister, Mrs. II. l. Walker.
Emma Bouley goes back to Ludlow to work
after few weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. b. Forbes of Simonsviiie
spent Sunday at j. p. Smiths.
BERTHE Walker is at Weston making MS
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Turner,
visit.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
THE TIMES.
WEDNESDAY, JAN 13, 1897.
Vermont News.
Earthquake In Grand Isle.

Grand Isle was the only county in Ver-
so she has some claim to distinction. Three
distinct shocks were felt at Alburgh between
and 9 o'clock in the evening. The heaviest
shock lasted about 80 seconds, and the trem-
bling and noise seemed to pass from north
east to south. Dishes were ratified at great
rate, and in fact every house got good
shaking up.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
Connecticut River Savings Bank
Dividend No. 2.

In accordance with an order of the
Court, the Assignee will pay to all de-
positors whose Gains have been al
low ed by the Commissioner a dividend
of ten Q0) per cent upon the sums al
lowed them respectively.
This dividend will be paid to the de-
positor, or to his or her order in writing,
on presenting the deposit book at the
Connecticut River National Bank on,
or at any tire after, January 10. 1897,
but no payment will be made without
the deposit book.
FRANCIS G. FAULKNER, Assign 3
Keene, n. H., December 1895.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
Prof. c.. III. Greeley
Optical Specialist

is able to correct the most difficult eye trou-
bles. If you have pain through your head
and eyes or inf1amed eyes and lids consult
Prof. Greeley for his prescription spectacles
work wonders. Prof. Greeley is so well
known he will refer to but a few people.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Osgood,
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Moore,
Rev and Mrs. c. r. Is. Dodge,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Chase.
Office hours at Towns Hotel comm encing
Wednesday December 80 for one week or
more 1870 to 2 and to 8 p. NJ. No extra
charge to call at your residence if you will
send Prof. Greeley postal. Consultation
free. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13

Ranney; directresses, Mrs. Mary Harlow,
Misses Alice Goodell, Nellie Houghton;
librarian, Nellie Houghton; collectors Tor
library, Bertha Miller in district No. !,
Nellie Cutting in district No. and 8, Helen
Shattuck in district No. 4.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are gentle,
effective renovator and invigorator of stom-
ach, liver and bowels. They assist nature
without threatening to tear the body piece
meal. There are no gripping pains, no nau-
sea. One is laxative.
written by DIR. r. v. Pierce, called 1.-The Peo-
pies Common Sense Medical Adviser" will be
sent free for Al one-cent stamps to cover cost of
mailing mailing only Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
ciation, No. Cog Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13
II the Baby Is Cutting Teeth

be sure and use that old and well tried rem
Guy. MRS. WINSLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for
chiidren teething. 1t soothes the child
soitens the gums, allays sill pain, cures wind
conc and is the best remedy for diarrh9a
twenty-five cents a bottle.
II Il the best Of all.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13

Laxol is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13

Good fortune does not always travel
In q carriage.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-13

Can supply all these at prices to
suit everybody.
Also Silver Plated Ware, Japa-
nese Novelties, Baskets at great
reduction and the choicest and best
in Groceries.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-14
Sherif's Sale of Land

In order to satisfy an execution is.
sued to me from the Superior Court OF
Halifax County in favor of A. White
and against Mike Hardy, I shall sell for
cash at auction at the Court House
Door in Halifax, on first Monday in
February, 1897, being the 9Th day of
said month, the following described real
estate OF the said Mike Hardy, lying,
being and situate in said county and
State, to wit THAT land which was
conveyed to said Mike Hardy by K.
Leggett by deed OF record in said coun-
ty in Book 81 on page 261 to which
reference Is made and bounded by the
lands OF the late David Clark, the Ur-
quhart land, and by Roanoke River and
containing three hundred and seventy
five acres, more Or less, and known as
BuZzard Point and Hawkins land.
That land which was conveyed to said
Mike Hardy by Burwell and wife by deed
of record in Book &c on page 1872, and be-
Swamp and running S. so. w. 122 poles
to stake, thence. S. 164 poles by anew
made chopped line to Roanoke River,
thence David Cla-k's line to the begin
ming, and containing one hundred and
fifteen acres, more or less. And all
that tract OF land which was conveyed
to said Mike Hardy by Burwell and wife
by deed of record in said county in
Book So on page 2S9, except that part
thereof which has been allotted to said
Nike Hardy as Homestead, and con-
tanning forty acres, more or less.
This January 4th, 1897.
J. T. DAWSON, Sheriff.
By c. w. DUNN, Dep. Sheriff.
l-7-4t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-14
$1O,91O.O7

The TarborO SOutherner makes the
following observation about granting
liquor licenses to those who violate the
law:
"The County Commissioners very
properly are disposed to refuse to grant
license to sell liquor to those who violate
the law. Much of the Sunday selling
of intoxicants could be stopped if there
were an ordinance requiring all curtains
to be thrown back and all screens of
whatever kind removed so that an I'M
INSTRUCTED view OF the saloon can be
readily had"