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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
WEST MINISTER.

Harry Smith of Northfield visited his sis
ter, Minnie. Saturday and Sunday.
John s. Leach was taken suddenly i'll Fri
day night, but is now much better.
The books belonging to the Social Library
are being re catalogued this week.
r. D. Willard Of Boston spent Tbanksgiv-
1 ing at his fathers, Henry A. Wizards.
Simon M Allbee spent Sunday with his
daughter, Ms. Roundy, in Worcester, his
son returning with him yesterday.
Every one should remember the auction
| tomorrow at the Spaulding estate as the sale
is large and important one.
Miss Walkup of Putney and Miss Wilcox
OF Bennington spent Thanksgiving and Su n
day at g. H. Walkers.
young child of W. P. Leach has been Sc
rlonsly i'll, caused by severe burn, but we
understand the child is now gaining slowly
q. A. Peck has taken the contract for the
transportation of the scholars in districts Nos
| l0 and III to the village district for the win
| ter term.
Your correspondent is indebted to Smion
| M. Allbee OF this place and his son Albert of
Worcester, for a very generous sample of
venison which the latter brought with him
from Maine, where he spent some time enjoy
ing hunting expedition. He succeeded in
shr ting two deer, the carcass of one weigh
ing S,pounds.
Every dog has his day but it seems every
dog cannot have an obituary as appears from
the following, the owner being well known
in this place. We copy the same from the
Burlington Free Press:
"Sam, the newspaper carrying dog and
one OF the most intelligent and friendly ca
mines of the city, is dead. His owner J. H.
Holton, found him upon his rug Thanksgiv-
ing morning, and even the CHEEKY call of the
boy delivering papers failed to rouse him.
Sam was we'll known by the boys of this city
during the 10 years of his life. Morning after
morning he assisted them in the delivery of
the Free Press, tlotting along beside them,
either on foot or upon bicycles, taking the
paper in his mouth, carrying it to the door,
where he left it and came back for another,
rare dog
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
SPRINGFIELD.

Or. A. A. Haig went to Boston yesterday
! for month.
Alvah Lawrence returned Saturday to
Maiden, Mass.
Mrs Kate Newman is visiting at F. C.
Spelmsn's.
Walter White returned Monday to worces-
, ter, Mass.
Next Sunday evening DIR. Davis will
preach on "Marcus Whitman"
Mrs Cynthia Farnham passed Thanksgiv.
ing with friends at Wellesley, Mass.
N. c. Dodge's opening of Christmas goods
occurs Saturday, December ~ '5-a - %
Henry Sparrow of Bellows Falls was in
town Thanksgiving.
w. B. G. Stickney, Esq, has been called
this week into town as a referee in a law case
Miss Ethel G.. Britton, one of our Thanks.
giving arrivals, returned Monday to Boston
Jnstus Dartt spent Thanksgiving in town
| win ms family, returning Saturday to Mass
achusetts.
r. L.. Lawrence was in Boston the first OF
the week to purchase music for the musical
conservatory of Montpelier seminary.
Mrs Charles Stone, who has been i'll for
some time at Miss Maria Shaw's on Valley
street passed away yesterday morning.
kiniry vs.. F. w. Stiles case was heard
Monday at White River Junction before
Waterman of Brattleboro
William Wilcox of Gloucester, Mass. and
his sister, Miss Emma Wilcox of Middlebury
spent Thanksgiving with their aunt, Mrs. f.
Steele.
Bertha Willis passed away Tuesday morn
ing-a this life of u years has brought
much sunshine into the world which will be
missed by those who have shared it.
The offering contributed for Kurn Hattin
Homes at the Congregational church Sunday
morning amounted to S24. The juniors voted
10 give 80 to the same cause.
The lectures on the book of Acts will occur
each Thursday evening of this mouth with
the exception of the sec md lecture which is
to be Friday of next week, deferred in favor
OF the Kings Daughters fair.
The jingle of Santa Claus bells is heard in
the distance and Christmas greetings, with
the advent of December. Mrs. Hodgman's
art sale opens today at Mrs. Eston's store for
month, where uil be -four lovely hand
painted articles and all are welcome whether
purchasers or not.
The first of series of dances opened Fri
day evening at the town hall with an excel
lent concert by the Springfield orchestra.
The attendance was very good considering
the stormy evening. A number were pres
ent from Charlestown, improving the favor
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
CHESTER.

j. W. Farrell is at the Hub for few days.
All the public schools opened on Monday
morning with the same corps of teachers.
George Hilton is visiting relatives in
Springfield, Mass.
Enough snow fell Monday so quite num-
Der of sleighs are seen on our streets.
Miss Nellie Collins of Newport, N. H., is
home visiting her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Thompson were the
guests of N. Fuller Bates on Thanksgiving
day.
DIR. G. W. Ray and family have been visit.
ing friends in Peru.
Maj r Rounds is failing and his friends ex-
press fears of his recovery.
F. c. Wellman of Sharon is a guest of his
brother, Charles Wellman.
Miss Eva Lufkip, a teacher in the public
schools of Springfield, spent her vacation with
her mother on West Main street.
1t is rumored that J. w. Farwell's father, a
Boston man, has bought farm in London
derry, presumably for summer residence.
Several flocks of wild geese have passed
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offered by the electrics. All express them
selves as having enjoyed the first dance of
low.
tomorrow evening, December 2, the first
% ON nve evening lectures on the book of Acts
Will he delivered in Golden Cross hall by G,
w osgood of Bellows Falls. The first ses
s,pn Will embrace the study Of the book as
wnnie. The purpose of these lectures is to il
lEsstrate, from the study of one book more
elnclent method of general Bible study, to in
crease interest in the Scriptures themselves,
aga az to aid in the development of individual
iue and character. The committee of ar
rsngements are Rev. II. A. Spencer, o. s.
N MMarshall, G. II. Foggett; advertising, Rev.
" ), Davis, j. w. Bennett, Aaron M Baker,
=. a. Banding, George E. Reed. These
lectures should he most attractive to all Bible
students, as the book. Of Acts has furnished
tne lesson-text of nearly all the Sunday
school lessons of the international series this
year.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
Shepardson's Christmas Sale
and Guessing Contest.

with IL presents valued from ST 90 down low
prices and good goods will do it, this the
ner month OF all my trading in Bellows Falls
With every dollars worth of goods you purchase for
cash. or every dollar you account you entitled
guess on Peas, Beans Seeds, ETC., in bottle. The IL
nearest guesses will This the
night before Christmas Now begin early and get in as
many guesses you and get Christmas present Be-
low give You few prices.
1t my candid opinion that Flour will be higher 1
VIII sell 5O bbs OF Superatve Bread Flour, the
finest made, at Sc 10. 80 bbs Best ST. Louis at
IL lbs Granuaed Sugar for 81 co. long the
ma ket price is the now. Potatoes are a little
higher. have nice 9Oc 200 cans nice table
Pums regular price per can for this sale shall make
price 15c can for 25c Aprcots, zoe grade 15c can
tor 25c 3 cans good Corn 25c Clover Leaf Salmon
Steak for 5Oc
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
W. J. EATON & CO.,
jewellery and Opticians.
The Culture of Children.

The truest kindness to children is that
which leads to a stern limitation of the
means of amusement and 80 makes
draughts on their own powers of inven-
tion and imagination. The prime requi-
sites in a child's amusement are simplic-
ity and monotony. Look at the pleasure
the children of the poor get out of rag
doll, collection of wooden bricks, few
nails, and piece of stringl They never
cease to please, and they please more the
hundredth time they are brought out
than they did the tenth. The same sto-
ries, provided they are direct and never
miss their point-the heroes should be
very good or very bad, and the moral Of
the nakedest knd-never fail of interest
and we know of case in which a single
one did excellent duty until its hearer
disappeared under long dresses.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
The Smithsonian Institution.

One branch Of work done by the Smith
sonian Institution, Washington, is very
little known; yet it is a very important
one from the popular standpoint This
is the answering of questions from all
over the United States on every subject.
Fifty thousand letters are received
year; and none of them are neglected,
if it is a question that can be answered.
This is the only government that does
such thing. Professor Henry inaugur-
ated the system in vogue some forty
years ago, according to the Scientific
American. He was of the opinion that
well-informed man was a much better
citizen than an ignorant one, and that
it was his duty to impart information
whenever requested, whenever such in
formation was obtainable. Of course,
the questions are of wonderful variety.
For instance, when a N. Y. Sun reporter
called at the National Museum recently,
he found Professor Otis T. Mason en-
gagged in finding suitable name for a
country seat for lady in California
She wanted q name taken from some
Indian language. This is only an ex-
ample Of the work done in this line; and
sensible questions are always answered,
even though they may seem trivial.
The Smithsonian Institution is OF
great benefit in the distribution of knowl-
edge, its amifcations extending to all
corners Of the world. Scientists can send
the results OF their researches to the
Smithsonian Institution in bulk, and
they forward them to persons whom they
know to be especially interested in the
book or pamphlet This system of inter-
national exchange u of course extremely
beneficial
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
Autonomy for Cuba.

At last Spain has granted autonomy to
Cuba. This is the substance of the royal
decree:
Article l explains the principles of the
future government Of the two islands.
Article 2 DEGREES that the government
of each island shall be composed of an
insular parliament, divided into two cham
bers, while governor general, represent
ing the home government, will exercise in
its name the supreme authority.
Article 3 declares that the faculty of
making laws on colonial affairs rests with
the insular chambers and the governor
general.
Article directs that the insular repre-
sentation shall be composed Of two cor
porations with equal powers: A chamber
OF representatives and council of admin
istration.
Article 5 provides that the council of ad-
ministration shall consist of 35 members, of
whom Is shall be elected and II nominated
by the home government.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
over this place headed south in the last week.
II is estimated that one flock contained about

over this place headed south in the last week
II is estimated that one flock contained abou,
200.
| Among the people to visit the Huh this
week are Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Pierce and Col
| j. X. Pollard.
| Miss Abbott of Rutland has engaged rooms
over Pollard Il Abbotts store and is giving
lessons in stenography and typewriting.
The body of Mason Perham of Woodstock
was brought here for burial last Friday; he
was resident of this village some 10 years
ago.
"Forced to the War;" drama in four acts,
is in preparation by the Aid No. ! steamer
fire company, and will be presented about
January l.
Miss Irene Barnes and Leon Blanchard
were married Tuesday and after a short we'd
ding tour will return and take possession of
the Chester House at the Depot.
One Of our respected townsmen, Lyman
Fisher, who has been great sufferer for nearly
year, passed away on Friday last. The fu-
neral was held on Monday at 10 M, from
the house.
John Batchelder and Percy Learned will
not return to Northfield for the next term,
but will teach instead, Learned at the North
street and Batchelder at Cavendish.
Rev. H. L. Ballou gave a very interesting
discourse Sunday morning touching on the
Hic Vi MARCUS Wnltman, the missionary VINO
saved Oregon to the United States; he also
preached at Gassetts in the afternoon.
Aben Felt, a citizen both we'll and favor
ably known in this village, died at his home
in Andover on Monday at 8 A. NJ. Mr.. Felt
had been great sufferer since last spring.
Funeral is appointed at 10 Am. on Thursday.
Mrs. George Rice recently entertained as
guests: Mrs. L. Rogers and Mrs. A Collins of
this place; Walter Hemenway and daughter
and Mrs. l.. M. Bailey of Grafton; Miss Mel
lie Collins of Newport. N. H., and Charles
Collins of Albany, N. Y.
DIR. G. w. Ray has been hustling around,
moving ETC., and takes possession of Hotel
Fullerton this Wednesday morning. The
doctor says he will have the hotel business so
systemised as to have time enough to devote
to his patients so that they won be neglect
ed.
Leon Carlton, son of Randall Carlton, who
was brought here from Connecticut on last
Wednesday suffering from that dread disease
consumption, caught sudden cold, which
rapidly developed into pneumonia, and died
Saturday at the home of Mrs. Baldwin on
Main street.
The ladies of the Congregational society
are actively engaged in preparation for their
fair to be held on Friday December l0.Every-
thing is being done to make it a grand
cess; numerous, useful and dainty articles
will be displayed in various booths in their
commodiOus vestry. Then they promise
turkey supper which shall excel all previous
efforts. The proceeds of the fair are to go
towards repairing the church.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
Something to Learn.

As Mr. Ruffedge sat down after having
elbowed his way back from between
acts trip, he happened to see some Jap
anese students sitting farther in front.
"a great many japanese come over to
this country to get civilized, don't they,"
he remarked. T suppose So" replied
Miss Cayenne. "And don't think those
young men have been here very long"
"Whyf" 81 haven't seen one of them
climbing over the people between him
and the aisle every time the curtain went
down"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01

The amiable Harris Weekly published
in St. Johnsbury has met an untimely end !;
it has been afflicted with paralysis for sew
eral months and last week it gasped its
last. However, the public is informed
that from its ashes will arise an eight-page
weekly devoted to something beside church
news, and the world is on tip toe with
expectation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01

Also while living in Keene, he was for mum.
her of years q member of the firm of Spencer
n Co., hardware dealers and later was en-
gagged in shoe store under the name of
Landers & Co. widow and one son, Will
liam H., survive him. Funeral services,
conducted by Rev. w. b. T. Smith from
Charlestown, will be held this afternoon at 2
O'Clock; burial in Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01

Referring to the Barton man who died
from drinking whiskey containing aconite
from bottle labelled " deadly poison" the
Montpelier Argus says, /" His death is little
short of murder" Bosh
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet. II
cures painful swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions- It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight
cure for sweating. callous and hot tired ach-
ing feet. Try 1t TO-DAY. Sold by all ,drug-
gists and shoe stores. BY mail for 25c In
stamps. Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen 8. Olmstsd. Leroy. NY.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01

sets off a fair hand as nothing else does. A
Diamond Ring is always in style which will
never wear out. Lovers of Jewelry, and
lovers OF all kinds-especially the latter,
should see our assortment of rings in one,
two and three diamonds. and also the dia-
monds set with Opals, Pearls. Emeralds, etc.
Our prices are less than can be bought in the
city stores. Our rings are all kinds, and
other Jewelry contain everything any one
can wish at lowest prices. Wedding Rings
a Specially.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
ROCKINGHAM,

here will be social dance at Lowell 8
hall, Rockingham, Wednesday evening, De-
cember .. Music by Weeden's orchestra.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01
Written for the people who enjoyed
"The Old Homestead"
Commissioners Notice.

We the subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the district
OF Westminster, Commissioners to receive
examine and adjust all claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate of Albert
Clark, late of Rockingham in said district
deceased, and also all claims and de
mands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
months from the 9th day of October last
being allowed by said Court for that purpose
we will attend to the business of our said
appointment at the office Of alexander Smith
4 Go. In Saxtons River in said district on the
18th day OF December, 1897, and 18th day OF
April, 1898, next, from two O'Clock until foul
O'Clock P. NJ, on each Of said days.
INIF[1s YGSH Z. = 4 hHASDER' Rhy commissioners
j. f. Alexander, Jr. Admr.
Saxtons River, Vt, Nov. Is, A. D. 1897.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01

Now friends. think you will help make December the
largest months trade had Begin ea1ly and get as
many guesses you nice Christmas
present. This sale ends the night before Christmas
Respectfully,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-01

8 lbs best Roll Oats for 25c
bs Laundry S ar. b 25c
4 pkgs C,rn Starch 25r
doz C.othes-pins 1Oc
II bars Ark Soap 25c
-, lIenOX 25o
lo Santa Claus 25c
Acme 25
Malaga Grapes 1Sc, 8 lbs 5O,.
Raisins at nearly all prices,
4 lbs Dates 25c
Honey 1Sc, 3 lbs soc
Maple Sugar in 10 Id pals s5c
Creamery Butter, per 10 25c
Dai y Butter %
8 lbs nice Prunes +" 25c
Have yHu tried our Oysters
Rice, the best quality Sc, lbs 35o
8 lbs broken Rice 25c
3 lbs Tapioca 25c
I lbs s da 25
New Citron zoe, 3 lbs soc
4 bs Oyster or Butter Crackers 25c
7 lbs Rice Pop G rn 25c
4 10 boxes Shelled Pop Corn 25c
We have some more of those nice
Pickles 10c qt, 35c per g,l.
Hubbard Squash per ID Sc
D gal Galvanized Iron Oil Can, regu-
lar rrice soc, this sale only SIC
5 boxes Ssrdines for 25c
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WATCH THE DATE,

Watch the date on your paper. 1t has been
the policy OF this paper since its establish
ment not to stop subscriptions at the expira-
ton OF the time paid for unless explicit or
ders are given to that effect. However when
directions are given either at the time OF
subscription or subsequently to have the
paper stopped 1t will be stopped promptly at
renewed. No paper will be stopped until all
arrearages are paid. Subscribers are urged
to keep their subscriptions paid in advance.
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John {. Brosnahan,

General Insurance, Steamship and
Railway Ticket Agency.
Mileage Books bought. sold anG
rented.
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l Represent Them.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-08

Iris pretty hard to get at the
exact situation of affairs in Cuba
from the reports sent out by
either the government or the in
surgents forces, but one thing is
certain, and that is that the most
barbarous system of warfare in
the history of the civilized world
is being conducted almost in can
non shot of American soil, and
the patience of the American
people is almost exhausted. And
the insults continually being
heaped upon the American gov
eminent and people by the Span
ish press is not improving mat
tiers either. President Mckinley
says large bodies move slowly.
That is all right in ordernary
times, but when a fire is raging
it is time to spur up.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-08

WHEN the Prince of Wales
visited Canada thirty-seven
years ago, the lumbermen and
raftmen from the Ottawa valley
presented to him an address,
which concluded with these
words: "Long may you remain
the Prince of Wales" The
leading raftsman, Alan Mason,
afterwards explained to the prince
that this doubtful compliment
was no slip of the pen as might
be supposed. eve are perfect
ly satisfied with the queen" he
said, land want her to remain
on the throne as long as she
can" The other day Mr.. Mason
wrote to the prince, reminding
him of the incident, and has re-
ceived the following reply: ellis
Royal Highness perfectly re-
members the incident to which
you refer. His Royal Highness
appreciates and thanks
you for your kind and loyal SEN
timents, and he will not fail to
make them known to the queen.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-08

NOTWITHSTANDING the vigi-
lance of the United States gov
eminent and the activity of she
Spanish cruisers, a fillibuste1ng
expedition lands in Cuba every
now and then. This Anglers the
Spaniards, but they have no
right to find fault with the United
States. This country has per-
formed all its obligations as a
neutral with earnestness and in
telligence since the beginning OF
the war. 1t is this police duty
rendered by US for Spain which
has kept the Spanish flag flying
at Havana all along to this time
If the United States navy had al
ways looked the other way when
filibusters started out the Cubans
would have received accessions.
of men and supplies which would
have swept the Spaniards from
the island long ago.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-08
STATE NEWS.

The court of civil appeals at
Galveston has adjourned.
New sweet potatoes are on
sale in the Greenville market.
Arrangements are being
made at Greenville to put in the
free mail delivery system.
The National Bank of Dallas,
Texas, has been authorized to do
business with a capital of $780,
900.
"A reunion of the students of
the Sam Houston Normal Insti-
tute was held at Waco on the 1st
inst.
Prof. H. S. Melear has been
elected superintendent of the
Corsieana public schools, defeat
ing the Old superintendent, Prof.
]. T. Hand
DR.. Sutton, of Houston, has
accepted the chair of pedagogy
of the Texas university, recently
rendered him.
More hotels are needed in
to accommodate invalid
visitors, who are anxious to try
the virtues of her hot wells.
Hoods Brigade held their an
nual reunion at Floresville last
Wednesday and Thursday and
had a glorious good time. After
electing officers they adjourned
to meet in Arkansas next year.