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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-04
The Old-Time Fire.

Talk erbout yer buildin's
That's all het up by steam;
Give me the old oak fire
Whar the cid folks uster dream.
The rickety dog-irons-
One-sided as could be;
The ashes banked with 'taters-
Roas tin thar 1er mel
The dog on one side drowsin'
Or Darkin' nigh the doo-;
The kitten cuttin' capers
With the knittin' on the floor.
An me little towhead
BY mammy's side at night,
With both my cheeks a-burnin'
From the red flames leapin' bright
These steam-het buildings make me
Jest weary for the blaze
That wuz heap more com for tab
In childhood nights an days.
An I'd give the finest heater
Ill the buildins het by steam
For the oId-time chimbly corner
Whar the old folks uster to dream,
Atlanta Constitution.
There are twenty-three acres of land t,
very inhabltant of the glooe.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-04

wide and has depth of 80 feet. The Cam
pania and Lucania Of the Cunard line are
each $40 feet long, 65.3 feet wide and 43
feet deep. The Kaiser Frederick of the
North German Lloyd is 600 feet long, 66
feet wide and So ieet deep. Proportioned
to its length a steamship is little thicker
than lead pencil and a little thinner
than q cigar
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-04
Ocean Steamships.

The Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse of the
North German Lloyd is 649 feet long, IS
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-04

Every bicyclist in France is compelled
by law to have his name and address on
his wheel, on metallic plate. :.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-04

There are twenty-three acres of land to
every inha bitant of the gloue.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26
NORTH THFTFORD.

The much talked subject now, school
directors VS.. Thetford.
Mrs. Gushing has moved to East
Thetford. ,sa. ..r. tga. sa
Barrett the creamery man, will soon
be domiciled near his work. lsa
Isaac Cutting is best man at Fred
Taylor's this spring.
School at Thetford closes Feb, 9th,
for one week. ,r.
A. Hobert is working large force in
drawing pine to the river. re .q~5.
l.. w. P. Wilmot of Groton, Mass,
visited friends here the past week.
Mr.. w. taught school in the White
school house several terms in the fifties.
Mr.. Bond our new merchant is ready
to make news friends by fair deal and
low prices. i@'l
dies Benevolent Society to-day. This
circle we'll managed and kept alive is
formidable barrier to evil doors.
Mrs. Knight does not neglect her
visit to Mr.. Ladd, the home other de-
parted sister, we too often pierce our
selves with sorrow because home af-
lection has died out.
Mrs. Capt. Brown never forgets the
highest duties before her, she also has
extended her parish to mine in morn
ing call.
The sickest of the sick is creeping
back to a state of comfort by the help
of the DR.. and his attendant Miss K,
and other dear friends on all sides with
their little bouquets. But oh, the wa
ter bag! 4l.--
Mrs, Fitch is away for few days to
Lebanon.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26
WEST NEWBURY.

The drama, "Tony the Convict" was
played to afull house Tuesday evening.
Those who attended, were enthusiastic
as to the play and actors. The music
by Messrs Tucker and Temple, was
pronounced good. As your correspond
ent did not receive a cOmplimentary(?)
ticket, this is all we can afford to say.
"Fiends at the back of them, fiends on the track
of them.
Fiends all around but an angel BEFORE"
These lines, exclusive of the last
clause, taken from Field, Dungeon, and
Escape, are perfectly adapted to the
siege, your correspondent has been
holding for a week with the grippe.
We have not got far enough from the
fend to recognize the CANCEL before, :"
At present our whole attention is CEN
tered on the fiend. We are a wonder
full specimen, eyes, nose, and mouth
tell of terrible battles in which the
fiend is ever victorious. The only ray
of comfort that comes into our darken-
ed life is that all around us are those
engaged in the same mighty conflict.
John B. Wilson, and wife attended by
DR.. G. B. Wilson of Bradford, Moses
L. Brock attended by DR.. G. B. Darl-
ing of Ryegate, R. G. Sawyer, Geo. w.
Stevens, Mrs. Sweat, G. L. Mr.. Spear
and doubtless others of whom we have
not heard.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26
VERSETRE.

Miss Abbie Johnson finished a very
successful term of school i'll the Fits
district last Friday, Feb. 10th. This
is Miss Johnson's second term in this
district,
Several from this part of the town
have attended the meetings at Copper
field during the past week.
| The name of the teacher at Vers hire
Center was Miss Eaton instead of
Miss Eastman as the types made us
say in regard to that school, Miss
Eaton has made many friends here
during her short stay with us and all
hope she may return in the spring.
Nellie Spears is working atlsCyrus
Fuller's, Miss Agnes Blanchard takes
her place at Mr.. Richardson's. a.
Mrs. Ned Stacy has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Davis at Chelsea.
Bixby Bros. have laid in a store of
ice and propose making their own but
ter next summer.
Fits and Carleton have been having
their hay pressed recently. ir,
About foot of snow fell Monday
night. fan
The church and society of the First
Congregational church of Vershire
held Its annual business meeting
Wednesday evening, Feb. 24th.i
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Virgins have re-
turned from their visit to Corinth.
Mabel Beckwith from Post Mills is
visiting friends here.
The mid-week prayer meeting of the
Congregational church was held Tues
day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. w.
A. Nation.
We regret to hear that Mrs. Cyrus
Fuller is not as well as usual.
Quite lot of maple sugar has been
shipped from town recently.
Mr.. Quimby of South STAFFORD was
in town last week and purchased more
cattle.
John Judkins has gone to Copper
field to work for Mr.. w. Rowell, and
Hugh Clark takes his place at Mr..
Mattoon's.
Mrs Ora Hutchinson of East Orange
has recently visited her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. J. Parshley.
Hon. S. B. Darling has so far recover
ed as to be able to be out again.
Mr. and Mrs. Theron Spear and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Pearl each received a
present of so from Hon. Alden Spear
at their recent wedding anniversaries.
A CARD. wish to express our
heartfelt thanks to those who so kind
ly assisted us during the sickness, and
death, of our beloved daughter and
sister.
Mr.. AND Mrs. A J. Cross
AND FAMILY.
Mr.. HARRY SoUTHwORTH.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26

A weed in the garden can be easily de-
stroyed when it first starts. Consump-
ton can be nipped in the bud by One
Minute Cough Cure. A. T. Clarke, Brad
ford; q. L. ANDREWS, NewburN.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26
NEWBURY CENTER.

Seth p. Taisey, who has been on the
sick list with la grippe for the past
week. is able to be out again, j. Herbert
Waldron has been driving Seth's team
while he has been sick.
Walter Buchanan of Antram, n. H.,
is visiting friends in Newbury. Al
though Newbury was his former home
he has not visited his friends for eight
years.
Almon Mason had the misfortune tC
brake his machine on Tuesday while
saving at 0. A. Renfrew's.
G. w. Perkins representing the Day
ton Computing Scales called at the
Centre on Tuesday.
A. B. Tewksbury and wife of Haver-
hill. N. H. and DR.. Fred j. Tewksbury
and wife of So. Ryegate with Jerry
who is at work for the b. q M. Il. X. Wis
tied at the Center Sunday.
Moses Brock and daughter have been
quite sick with la grippe attended by
DR.. Geo. B. Darling.
Sociable at o. A. Renfrew's on
Thursday evening for the benefit of
Rev. McDougall.
The One Minute Congh Cure is in
good demand at this time.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26

Ammon Emery is quite sick with the
measles.
Drs. Geo. Hatch and S. A. Blodgett
of Newbury was in town the first of the
week.
Mrs. H. A. Darling visited her sister
at Thetford, Friday and Saturday.
The dance at Darling's hall was not
very well attended on account of the
bad roads.
Among those sick with the grip are
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Page, Myron Page,
Jacob Welch, Seth Welch, Patrick Pow
ers and Mrs. Edith Darling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams are rejoicing
over the birth of a twelve pound boy.
Almond Brown is reported better.
M. c. Vance is expected home March
LIST.
Bertha Goodwin is at work for A. H.
Bailey of Wells River.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26
THE UNITED OPINION FRIDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY % 1897
THETFORD.

About 80 persons from this place at
tended Mr. Bakers prayer meeting at
West Fairlee the 18th. Thanks are
due Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson who
turned out with two span and kindly
volunteed to convey the party. Who
in turn enjoyed the pleasant ride, re-
ception and meeting at w. Fairlee.
Mr. Palmer has taken possession of
his farm recently purchased OF j. Dag
EFT.
Nellie Fitield in under DR.. Milliken's
treatment for throat trouble. Mrs.
Lucus for bronchial affection.
Little Elsie Simonds is sick and I'M
der DR.. VOlan's care.
Mrs. L. J. Hubbard is in Boston to
have her ears treated for deafness.
Miss Matte Morrison has returned
to Exter.
The Willing Workers of West Fair
! lee met at Rev. A. III. Bakers the 18th.
! Mr.. Floyd and wife visited at Mr..
Hank s last week.
Maud Bliss has been spending few
days with her sister, Miss Blanche at
S. M. Gleason's.
The item in last weeks paper should
have read. Mrs. Baker organized a w.
F. M. society instead of W. L. u. The
mistake was in the printing.
Miss Edith McDuffee is home on a
vacation.
The entertainment at the academy
Wednesday evening was largely attend
ed.
Miss. B. E. Prescott is in Lebanon
helping care for her brother who is sick.
Mrs. Helen Slade is in Massachusetts
expecting to spend the cold weather
with her daughter, Mrs. Turner.
Edith MacDuffee has returned from
Boston for vacation from attending
school.
Beth Newcomb is suffering from a
throat trouble and is attended by Dr.
Milliken of Post Mills.
Mrs. VIM. Clough has been at Olcott
on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. j. Bar
rett.
The district school has closed on ac-
count of scarlet fever.
People are taking advantage of the
good shedding that may disappear any
time now.
The town meeting is drawing near.
Let all voters be present thus showing
an interest in town affairs.
The school at the Academy will soon
close.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26
STAFFORD.

Mr.. Nj. Bragg has moved his bust
ness from E. V. Parker's shop to the
house where he lives.
Mr.. Lewis Hall has, returned tc
Greenville, n. H., '1@ a. ..a.- il.
Lee Hatch is expecting to go to Cal
ifornia with his family the first OF
March next for permanent stop.
Mr.. Perkins of Chelsea has snapped
places with Geo. A. Adams in No.
and expects to move here the first OF
April next.
The Creamery paid it's patrons for
January butter, 21cts.
Mrs, Geo. Moore remains about the
same.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26

from chapped hands to eczema and lndo-
lent ulcers, can be readily cured by De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile
cure. A. T. Clarke, Bradford; G. L. An
dreWS, Newbury. :t-.s
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26
THE GRANDEsT REMEDY.

Mr.. r. B. Greeve, merchant, of Chill
howie. va, certifies that he had consump-
ton, was given up to die, sought all med
ical treatment that money could procure
tried all cough remedies he could here OF
but cot no relief; spent nights sitting up
in a chair; was induced to try DR.. King s
two bottles. For past three years has
been attending to business, and says DR..
Kings New Discovery is the grandest
remedy ever made, as it has done so much
for him and also for others in his COM
munity. DIR. Kings New Discovery is
guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and Con-
sumption, 1t don't fail. Trial bottles
free at l.. A. Wadleigh's Drug store
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26
ABIGAIL NJ. EAsTMAN's WILL.
CTATE OF VERMONT, / &C

CTATE OF VERMONT -
- District of Bradford, S.
In Probate Court held at Thetford within
and for said district, on the 9th day of Feb
A. D.. 1897.
An instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament of Abigail NJ Eastman late
of Corinth, in said district deceased, being
presented by Geo NJ Dearborn the ex-
ecutor therein named, for probate it is or
dered by said court that all persons concerned
therein be notified to appear at a session of
said court to be held at Bradford in said dis
trict on the 18th day Of April AD'97 and show
cause if any they may have, against the pro-
bate of said Will, for which purpose it is fur
ther ordered that this order be published
three weeks successfully in the UNITED
OPINION, a newspaper printed at Bradford,
in said state, previous to said time of hearing.
By the Court-Attest,
10 s. NJ. GLEASON, Judge.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26

Minutes seem like hours when life is
at stake. Group gives no time to send for
doctor, delay may mean death. One
Minute Cough Cure gives instant relief
and insures recovery. The only harmless
remedy that produces immediate results.
A. t. Clarke, Bradford; G. L. Andrews,
Newbury. t;''1F5f tf2 lt
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26
WELLS RIVER.

Prof. Campbell of Hanover, n. H.,
supplied the pulpit here last Sunday.
! Rev. A. J. Haynes of Cambridge,
Mass, will preach here next Sunday.
The Ladies Aid will give social
and entertainment at their parlors this
friday evening.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Henry, Fortune last Sunday morning.
Warren Moore went to Boston E8h
Monday. =
Quite number of the young people
attended the Old Folks concert TAT
Newbury last Friday evening and re-
port pleasant time. One young man.
came home with the wrong horse. We
have failed to hear of any of the boys
coming home with the wrong girl
Mrs. S. F. McAllister returned from
Boston Saturday where she has been
spending the winter with her daugh-
tiers.
B. B. Scribner of Corinth was in
town Sunday.
Arthur Moore and mother of Boston
were in town Wednesday.
George Leonard has moved his fam
lily to Haverhill, N. H.
The ladies' reading club will enter
tain the Woodsville reading club on
Saturday afternoon. .e..
Frank johnson narrowly escaped
losing the fingers on one hand on a saw
Monday.
E. Baldwin and H. T. Baldwin start
ed for Washington Thursday to attend
the Inauguration.
D. r. Allison and wife have been
spending few days at Sherbrook, P.
@.
Several of the young people went to
Bradford Monday evening to see the
"Seven Old Ladies of Lavendetown"
All the different forms of skin troubles,
from chapped hands to eczema and 1ndo-
lent ulcers, can be readily cured by De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile
~ A
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-02-26
BOLTONVILLE.

The G. E. Society of So. Ryegate will
have a sociable at James Vance's on
Friday evening. All are invited.
Thomas Christie is confined to the
house with erysipelas.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gilfllan of So
Ryegate entertained the young people
of this place at their home last Tues
day evening.
A runaway that promised large dam
age and resulted in very small loss and
that could not be duplicated with the
same result, occurred last Sunday eve,
when the horse attached to sleigh,
belonging to John Evans broke away
from hitch ring at the hall and went
down the railroad track at full speed,
The horse kept to the track, crossing
the two tressels at the lower mill. n unr
til it reached the crossing below athe
washout then took to the road and was
finally stopped at Woodsville all right
with scarcely any damage to horse or
sleigh. John don't want to see it tried
again.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-03-27
Mrs. ROrer on Diet.

To eat pickles is to show a lack Of edu.
cation" said Mrs. Rorer in the course OF
q lecture. "Plenty of PHOSPHORUS throws
light upon the brain. Cooked apples are
more easily digested than raw, but are not
SO valuable from health standpoint. The
sugar of nature is in fruit; mans sugar
will create more destruction than a mad
dog. Oatmeal is d valuable food if cooked
for three hours and we'll masticated. All
starchy foods must be cooked for hours
Buckwheat cakes are an abomination unto
the Lord. Cabbage and onions If rightly
cooked, have no odor. When there is odor,
they are ruined as food. 10 cook them
rightly put them into water that is boil
ing hot, then keep it almost to the boiling
point. VIII cook In less time in water at
200 degrees than at 240."
Mr.. Atkinson said the ladies sitting
about him claimed that she Mrs. Rorer)
was largely responsible for the indigesti-
bic things they put Oh their tables, as they
all kept house by her cookbook. Eyes,
answered Mrs. Rorer ~ know it, but !
wouldn't cat the things in that book for
all the money there is in the country. !"
Asked what she did eat, she said for
breakfast she had wheat grits and cream.
broiled chop, shredded wheat biscuit,
and coffee without milk or sugar. For
lunch Welsh rabbit and fruit. For din.
ner light soup, meat and two vegetables,
one to be green and served with a little oil
and lemon juice, a wafer and cheese She
did all her own cooking, never gave over
an hour to preparing meal, and never in
her family made any special preparation
for any ne.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-03-27
Dress and the Woman.

'Dressmaking has it's humorous side as
we'll as anything else," remarked little
black eyed dressmaker "There is the thin
woman who will dress in snaky stripes,
The bony girl who insists OH a decollete
gown, the matron of embonpoint who
pleads for dounces to tho waist, the match
like maiden who wants torturingly tight
bodice, and the fluffy puffy little body who
insists upon gathers
''But l never give in to them, she con
tinued, with CLEAN in her eyes. 81
think too much Of the human race. be.
lieve we all have our duty to humanity.
Mine is to keep women from committing
artistic suicide. Tho stupid people come
into my rooms look ut u fashion plate,
discover the picture Of II lady in green
gloves ho!ding her fingers as if they were
covered with sirup, and decide that they
want dress like hers
''Now, it Is 10 to that the dress was
never meant for her at all. If they think
SO much of dress, why don't they make a
study Of it? There is certain rich lady
here, with tho face of Madonna, who
came to me last week with goods for a
plaid dress. 1wouldn't make it for her.
g Madam, l said, you must dress in
gray silk. had my way. There wasn't a
bit Of trimming ON that dress-nothing
but draperies-and she looked like a god
dess. london Tit-Bits.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-03-27
Tablecloths and Napkins.

If ones tablecloths and napkins cannot
be hemstitched, they should be at least
hemmed by hand. An excellent method
of hemming is known us the German
style. The hem is folded in the usual
way and is then turned back and whipped
over the body Of the cloth or napkin.
When 1t is washed and ironed, the stitches
are almost imperceptible.
Every well regulated linen closet should
be abundantly supplied with napkins and
tableoloths. 1t is better to have many
comparatively coarse cloths than few fine
ones, for spotlessness is of more value
than texture in table linen. Three table,
cloths a week are small allowance. A re-
serve force Of at least one is necessary in
case of accidents. Napkins should be
changed once day. Centerpieces, carv-
ing cloths and doilies not only add to the
attractiveness of the table, but help to
protect tho tablccloth from stains A ST.
lence cloth is necessary for a we'll set table.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-03-27
Woman ~ . Homemaker.

Women should be prepared for homs
life. 1t Is the highest function of woman
to be wife, mother and homemaker.
This has too long been left to chance and
Instinct, and while instinct is strong In
woman it should be trained.
Woman should have in the first place
physical culture. Physiology as taught in
the public schools and in college is only a
shabby preparation for life. 1t fails to
give woman knowledge Of her body and
Of the laws Of hygiene. Conditions are
better today, however, than they were a
generation ago. As result women wear
warmer clothing, heavier boots and have
left off tight lacing to some ex tent.
Women should have intellectual training
as thorough as that of men, although not
necessarily the same. Opportunities for
this are growing. Girls may take special
COURSES and have systematic training in
domestic economy which will fit them for
their homo life.
Women should have industrial training.
Some special aptitude, if cultivated, may
help to supplement the small income Of
the husband, or, In case of death, provide
for the family.
Then the home should DO pleasant
one, not only a we'll kept and we'll ordered
one, but bright and sunny one.
Parents should teach their children that
there is only one standard of moral purity
for men and women and that there is nc
sex in guilt. A mother should give her.
self first of all to her home, to tho care OF
her children and to making herself attract
i've and helpful to her husband.
1t is sometimes necessary for women to
go into public life, but it Is always pity
for the husband and children, who lose
just that much of her best effort and de-
votion. Mrs. Mary A. Livermore.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-03-27
WOMAN AND HOME.
A CHICAGO WOMAN WHO CONDUCTS
A SCHOOL OF WHIST.

The Spinster In Society-The Proper Care
of the Skin-Woman AS Homemaker.
Mrs. Rorer On Diet-The Dress and tho
Woman-Where the Sorest Sorrow Lies,
Chicago, always ahead, has developed
still another way of distancing all COM
petitors. 1t has within its precincts the
only school of whist in the country. OF
whist classes and whist teachers there are
plenty everywhere, but there is only one
regular school of instruction and practice
in the "scholars' game in the United
States and that Is in Chicago 1t is sit
uated on one Of the top floors Of the Ma
sonic temple and is conducted by Mrs.
M. S. jerks.
Mrs jerks is always busy, either in
Chicago or other cities which demand her
services as leader, and the popularity Of
scientific whist in Chicago is shown by
the fact that her regular classes for each
winter season number anywhere from rs
to 100 persons, with a leaning toward the
higher number. Some of these people are
private pupils, who take preliminary
COURSES by themselves; some are In large
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-03-27

light form Of eczema, which, il not
checked, VIII extend over nose and cheeks,
and in the form of enlarged and blackened
oil glands make the skin most unsightly.
The trouble is so contagious that few
escape it. and vigorous brushing of dis
eased scalp, so often recommended by ig-
norant hairdressers, will reinoculate the
skin and prevent cure even under treat
ment Indeed the scalp should never be
brushed, although the hair can be smoothed
in that way without injury. TO keep
brushes and combs free from the collta-
gious scales Of dsndruff, washing in am
lnonia and sun drying every few days are
recommended. Even after cure, anti
septic lotions should often be applied to
the scalp to prevent another attack, but
just what antiseptic soaps and lotions to
use only skin specialist should prescribe,
as indiscriminate scalp treatments arc
dangerous.
Dermatologists are also announcing that
their offices are filled with patients whose
compilations have been injured by the
much advertised face stcaming and facial
massage treatments, generally practiced
by uneducated vendors of toilet articles,
who understand nothing of skin structure
or hygiene.
Cold water and good, pure soap are
acknowledged to be best for the face, and
no amount Of internal blood purifying
will remove dandruff or blaokheads. Both
must have external treatment. York
Times.