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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11

The death Of Col. de Vecchi was; called
to the attention Of the coroner today when
a death certificate given by DR.. Mahnakee
reached the health office. This certificate
gave mushroom poisoning and apoplsxy as
the cause of death. The duration OF last
sickness was given as one day, twelve
hours and thirty-five minutes.
means that no inquest will be held. Until
the coroner approved the certificate the
body was not prepared for burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
Stamp App

The hearing of the writ of error in the
trading stamp case, coming up from the
Police Court, was today set down
by the Court of Appeals, to occur i'm
mediately upon the conclusion of the hear
ing on the appeal taken by District Attor-
ney Davis in the matter of the appointment
of United States Commissioner Mills The
Mills case, it is expected, will be concluded
Tuesday or Wednesday next
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11
Chester Churches.
CONGREGATIONAL.

The Congregational church was formed
in 1873 and unite with the church at
Rockingham under the pastorate of Rev
Samuel Whiing for five years. He
oificiated one third of the time at Chester
and the remainder at Rockingham, after
which there was no settled pastor tor 81
yeas. Rev. Samuel Sergeant suppl,
the pulpit for number OF years and was
succeeded by R-v. Thomas c. Thatcher
and Rev NJ Smiley.
June 6. 1916 commences the proceed
ings OF tie first Cong egational Church of
Christ as recorded by their clerk, Rev.
Thatcher. September 10, 1924. Rev.
Uzziah c. Burnap came to supply the pull
pit and accepted the call to become its pas
tor December 81. 1926. In June 10,
1887 he was dismissed to become pastor OF
the Second Congregational church in
Lowell, Mass.
Following is the list of pastors: Novem-
Der II, 1883. Rev. Silas ii. Hodges. 1910 /;
August |. 1871. Rev. Andrew Rankin who
was dismissed March -, 1916 to become
financial officer OF Middlcbury COLLEGE ;
October II. 1916. Rev. Samuel NJ. Stone,
june 10, 81 April %, 1913. Rev. j. De
Forest Richards. August -. 81; October
~, 1858. Chester ID. Jeifer,ls was installed
pastor and October ), 60. with deep regret
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11
Complimented by Governor Circuit.

| believe the different states are as much
if not more interested in their National
Guards than in any of their other institu-
tions. We are exceedingly proud of our
heroism as exemplifed by the fathers and
founders of the state. The heroes OF our
early day and more recent war time will
rank in history equally with our greatest
statesmen. All feel solicitous for our
Natior al Guard which is in excel mt con-
dition. 1t is this solicitude so kindly and
gene. ously exhibited that prompts the
young guardsman of Vermont in the patri-
otto sacrifice he makes to sustain our mill
tary establishment.
The Guard recently appeared in Wash
advantage in the great Mckinley and
Grant pageants. In these debuts both
officers and men demonstrated soldierly
and gentlemanly qualities and their general
department was mcst prais worthy. Oul
people so suitably Interested in thes,
efforts were delighted with the fiji ic ,cy
displayed. 1t requires a good all round
kind of a young man TO make good ,ldier
As has been the custom for some year:
past, the regulars are camping with Us and
this year we have three troors and two
companies under General Henry to set u:
military example.
Hoping 10 see many of the people. fol
all, whether expressly invited or not, art
equally expected on Friday, the review
day, when the President will honor Gun
camp, am yours truly,
josiah CIRCUIT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11
CAPT. WALTER TAYLOR.

Capt. Walter Taylor is one OF the old
residents of Rockingham, and for many
years was prominently identified with
every military movement in this section OF
the state. He is now nearly sc years Of
age, but his body is still vigorous and his
mind clsa
Capt. Taylor was born in Chelmsford,
Mass in 1912, but his parents moved to
Keene, N. H., when he was only two or
three years of age. In 1884 he was mar
ried to Elvira Walker Of Walpole, and
moved to Bellows Falls in 1888 -Four
children blessed the marriage, three daugh-
tiers, Sarah E., Mary j., and Hattie M,
and one son, George w. All these chill
dren died of consumption during the tour
years of the war, and Mrs. Taylor died of
the same disease IN 1882. All were buried
in the Episcopal yard.
Capt. Taylor was sheriff and deputy
sheriff for over 20 years, being high sheriff
of Windham county in 1S6l-62. One OF
the memorable events in the history of his
life, and one he takes just pride in refer
ring to was the famous convention in STRAIT
ton in 1910 when Daniel Webster was pres
emit. Mr.. Taylor had been chosen marshal
for the east side of the state, and had the
honor of escorting the famous orator onto
the grounds.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11

from 1888 till his decease in 1888, period
OF 45 years.
The pastors followed as thus: Revs.
McCollom, Persons, Eley, Sawyer, Bur-
roughs, Guee, Hubbard, Townsend, Will
son, Scott, Tilden, Robbins, Beach.
By the death Of Rev j. E. Beach, in
the winter Of '97, the church suffered one
of its greatest losses. He was much loved
by his people and by all who knew him.
The present pastor, Rev. Ashton, has been
with them but few months.
METHODIST.
A Methodist church formerly existed in
this town but has been disorganized tor
many years. The building now occupied
by the Masonic Order was the church build
ing.
A full list of pastors cannot be obtained
but following are as many as possible
Joseph P. Aspinwall, A. Carter, c. D.
Ingraham, j. l.. Roberts, c. R Hardy
A. j. Locke, Moses Adams, A. Newton.
St. Lukes Protestant Episcopal church
wrs organized in 1868. The first Episco
pal services were held here in 1867 by Rev
Charles S. Hale Of Bellows Falls, in the oil,
Academy Hall.
In 1868 the present church was organ
lied with II CO mmunicants which numbe
has since increased to the present numbe
| AZ.
Rev. Mr.. Flanders was called at Taste
and remained until 1882 when he acceptc,
a call to become rector of the church st
| Lukes in St. Adams.
Roy. 7. Ockford succeeded Rev
Flinders in 1882 and remained until "a
! The present rector is Rev. j. O. Davis.
The present church building was erecte
in 1871. The Fullerton family were tn
most instrumental in founding the churc
here.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11

Chester was one Of the first towns in
Windsor county to be chartered by Ben
ming Wentworth, under the name OF Flam-
stead. The grant was dated February %,
1854, and comprised 32,242 acres. In
1851 second charter was granted and
the name changed to New Flamstead.
Five years later Thomas Chandler secured
from Gov. Tryon of New York third
charter, with the name of the. grant
changed to Chester. About the same
time the County OF Cumberland, embracing
the organized towns in and near the Con-
necticut valley, was organized and Che ster
became its county seat. In l72, how
ever. Westminster became the shire town
remaining as such until the organization
of Windham county, and the removal of
the county seat to Newfane. The first
settlement of the town was begun in 1854
by Thomas Chandler and his sons, John
and Thomas, who were soon followed by
others from Woodstock, Ct, Worcester
and Maiden. Seven years later an official
census of the town showed population OF
1872, being the fourth largest town in what
is now Windsor county. From this time
the population increased rapidly, the
census of 1900 showing 1918 inhabitants.
The first log house erected within the
town was built by Daniel Head, who
fought at Concord. William Atwood and
Hug Henry became resi- Tents prior to
1880, the latter being the towns fl st land
lord. Abram Fullerton, father OF the late
Nathaniel and Thomss Fullerton, and
Ichabod Onion owned most OF the land
previous to 1900, where the pretty south
village is now located. Springfield Re-
publican.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11

ham who was proprietor till 1872, when G..
II. Cole took possession. Mr.. Angel fol-
lowed, and N. o. johnson was proprietor
for many years, when he then removed to
Colorado Springs, Col.
l. A. Barney then took possession and
remained till 1887, when the building was
burned down.
The present building was erected in
1885, with Mr.. Chaplin proprietor.
f. A. Rowell is the present most popular
landlord and 1.-The Fullerton is proving
itself under his management one Of the
finest hotels in the state. His livery con-
nected with it cannot be excelled by any.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11
Whiting Free Library.

Laurin G. Whiting was born in Chester
April 10, 1904. He was educated at
Chester academy, studied medicine at the
Castleton medical college and graduated.
He went to New York city, continued his
stueias and commenced the practice OF his,
profe ,ion. He secured urge Practice
but his health became impaired by too
close application and he moved to Land
grove for country rest From LandgroVe
he moved to Londonderry and thence to
Chester where he resided till bis death II
1884. DR.. Whiting was man OF very
positive opinions but socially one OF the
most genial of men, having al ways ready a
fund Of quaint humor. 80.
In August, 1888 he married Abigail Big
Glow, who survived i'm but one year. Mrs.
Whiting was the daughter of Reuben Blge-
low and Abigail Brooks Bigelow and was
born in Princetown, Mass January IL,
1897. Mrs. Whiting was woman OF
strong intellect and bt l;eved in the educa-
ton of her fellow ci liens. BY her WI |
she gave the principal part of the fund
which builded and sustans this educator OF
her fellow telngs.
Joshua C. Dana of b son, bo b former
residents of this town, also remembered
this library with gifts. One OF the la"ge st
gifts was received from Charles Fullerton
Of Chicago. Also from Hon. Franklin
Whiting, vice president of Will amsburg
savings bank OF Brooklyn, and brother Of
the founder of the library.
To Judge Hugh Henry of this place
should much praise be given for the success
OF the library. The Blu lding, books, etc,
were under his management and the result
shows the amount of credit due him. The
nresent handsome brick building was
erected in 1892 and was done by Architect
George II. Guernsey OF Montpelier and
cost $4,000. Two thousand three hundred
tortv six volumes were placed in the library
at the start OF these 240 belonged to the
old Chester academy library: There are
at present 1926 volumes. By the towns
appropriations books are added from time
to time, while Al volumes have been giver
by the Burnham family formerly OF thi.
place. In the winter of SO at the instiga.
ton of Mrs. Hugh Henry, Mrs. F. p
Mather and Mrs Lund Barney, dramatic
ente, tainment and art loan exhibition was
giyen for the benefit of the library from
which S75 was taken.
A handsome flag staff and Vermont state
flag have been presented by +. w. Pierce
while many other gifts have been received
Chest r is proud of her library and wei
she may be for probably no prettier ont
can be found in the state. Not only tn,
outside but the inside is attractive with If
COW epient aces to books and lis pleasan
reading room made most attractive by tn,
librarian, Miss G.. Genevra Pollard.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11
When and Where Musters Have Been Held.

When and Where Musters Have Been Held
A communication from the Aujutant
Generals office in Montpelier contains the
following:
The first annual muster, held under an
act entitled can act for recognizing the
militia" approved November 81, 1872, was
held at Ess * junction 1878. Since that
time, annual musters have been held as
follows: Burlington 1874, Brattleboro
1875, st. Adams 1876, Bennington 1877,
Burlington 1873, Bradford 1879, Mont
pelier 1880, Rutland 1881, B. andon 1882,
St. Johnsbury 1888, Brattleboro 1884,
St. Adams 1885, Burlington 1866, Ben
nington 1887, Newport 1888, West Ran
dolph 1889, Bradford 1890, Bennington
1891, Montpelier 1892, Rutland 1898,
Brattleboro 1894, Fairlee 1895, Burlington
1896.
1t appears that Thomas o. Seaver held
the position Of Brigade Commander from
1872 to 1882, Levi G. Kingsley from 1882
to 1886. William l.. Greenlief from 1886 to
1892, Julius j. Estey from 1892 to 1868.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11
Don't Want the Boys to Drink Much.

The following which was sent to the
commissioned officers OF the National Guard
only has created considerable comment.
E;r,t pr,roIo
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11
Town Hall.

In 1884 the sum of $4,000 was appro-
prated by the town for the purpose OF
building a suitable town house. The
building committee chosen were f. W.
Marsh, Calvin Kinds, and George A. Hall,
now Of Burlington. The contractor was
Mr.. Granville Leland OF Springfield, Vt
The present brick structure at Chester
Depot was erected in time SO that the first
town meeting was held in it in March,
1895 The cost of the building was
SS,723 .65 with furnishings amounting t.
the total cost of SO, 1925 10.
In 1892 an addition was built costing
ST. 800, while very pretty set OF scenery
was added to the stage. Repairs were
made by the committee consisting of F. w.
Marsh, Warren Williams, and G. ii. San
ders.
On the first floor is the office of the
selectmen. the office of the town clerk,
A. ID. L. Herrick, the Chester Depot post
office with F. w. Marsh postmaster, and
a large room now rented as meat market.
Cells have been placed in the basement for
use as lookup.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11

by the council, was dismissed conditionally
owing to his long and continued i'll health.
He died November %, his relation as pas
tor never having been dissolved by the
May 26, 1864, Rev. Charles G.
Torrcv, to October |, 1860; January |,
1866. Rev Edward 7. Fairbanks, to Jan
uarv. 1867; January 20, 1867, Rev. Chas.
+. Lord; 1878, Rev. Mr.. Hale, to 1877;
1877, Rev. II. l.. Slack; August 81, 1888,
Rev. w. j. Murray; 1885, Rev. John
Cowcn; Rev. w. l.. Noyes; Rev. j. +.
Beach. III. l.. Ballou is the present most
esteemed pastor.
The first congregational church building
was erected in 1897. In 1929 the tower
and bell were added The present build
inc was erected in 1919 and is valued at
$4,000. This church is the oldest in town
and at present is in a flourlshlng condition
with members.
- UNIVERSALIST.
The Universalist Church was organized
in 1927 and the present church building
was built in 1915.
The list of pastors is as follows: Revs.
Warren Skinner, Darius Forbes, Solomon
Laws, Alonzo Williams, Levi Ballou, Mr..
Gurnsey, j. o. Skinner, N. c. Hodgman,
J. H. Wills, E S. Foster, Chatfee, Thomp-
son, Glidhill of Ludlow supplied. For
many years the church has had no settled
pastor but a few years ago Rev. G. IL.
Perry, state geologist, Yves secured.
BAPTIST.
The Baptist Church of Chester was
organize in 1888 and house was built the
same season which was occupied until 1885
when the pre- 'nt bri edifice was built
which is valued at $4,000. This IS the
leading church of the town in SIZE, having
at the pres ent day a membership Of las
members.
The first pastor was Rev. Aaron Leland
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11
Hotel Chester.

Hotel Chester at Chester depot was
built by the Valentine Brothers Of Land
grove in 1866. 1t was run by their uncle,
Mr.. Mansfield, John Thompson 1870,
Joel Todd, II, Mr. Farrell, H. H.
Ingraham '72-'Sl, c. p. Cotton, now of
Ludlow house 's1-'S6, John Sanborn, sc.
In '93 the house was remodelled and A.
l.. Hamilton was proprietor till '96, when
the present proprietor, Bar ct Waite, took
possession his house is in a fiomishino
condition, doing a good business. A
livery owned by Frank Adams of North
Chester is an addition to the house.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11

The following which was sent to the
commissioned officers OF the National Guard
only has created considerable comment.
Headquarters First Brigade,
Vermont National Guard,
Brattleboro, July 26, 1897.
Notwithstanding the great improvement
that has been made in our annual encamp-
ments in regard to the use of intoxicants,
the governor is very anxious, on account
of the extra efforts being put forth by the
different states attorneys to suppress the
liquor traffic in our state, that we at the
comir encampment should make even a
greater improvement than ever before.
In tact, he expresses the very earnest
desire that all intoxicating drinks may be
entirely eliminated and that the laws Of
the state be the laws of this camp.
He knows the tendency among young
men unaccustomed to outdoor exercise fo1
something in the way of stimulants whel
called into camp. and he proposes to pro.
vide at the expense of the state, light
lunch, including coffee and milk, to be
served to the men during the morning ano
afternoon drill hours, in order to assist ir
overcoming the desire for somt thing of 8
stimulating nature.
l trust the officers will encourage theil
men both by precept and example to alb
stain entirely not only from the use, but the
dispensing to guests of anything that vii
intoxicate, and perhaps the best way to &C
complish this will be to take no such bev
erages into camp.
trust this admonition will be sufficient
and that neither the governor nor any ont
else will find occasion for adverse criticism
this year.
1t is expected that both the president ant
secretary Of war will visit us during our en-
campment, and know that every one will
be anxious to show that in all respects w
have model camp. Julius j. Estey,
Brigade Commander
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-11
1.-THE Fullerton" House.

The Old Central House on the site OF
the present one was built by H. II. lngra-
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
EASY TO SWEAR.

The stupidest Parrot VIII Learn to
Third avenue, the outskirts of the
Bowery district, boasts the only par
rot academy" on this side of the At
lantic, says the New York Herald. In
reality it is only the back room of a
bird-fancier's shop, but in it many
wonderful things are accomplished in
the way of educating parrots. When
asked about his methods, the proprie-
tor of the shop, who is also the prin-
cipal of the academy, explained at some
length, in exceedingly bad English. He
said he was German, but he very much
resembled an Italian. You, see when
the birds come in, 1 put them all loose
in that room, where they remain for
few days until they become accus-
toned to their surroundings. Then l
put with them a bird that can only
say words of one syllable, as yes no.
cat dog He soon teaches the whole
lot what he knows. Then | put in a
bird that can say longer words and
simple sentences, and when they have
mastered his lessons yet another bird,
who teaches therl longer sentences
and how to ask and answer questions.
That is about as FAR as the bird teach
ers can go. So my daughter and l
finish off the smart ones, for parrots
are like children, and all are not smart.
| select the stupid birds and sell them
off cheap, while tNe smart ones are
still kept in that room until their edu-
cation is complete. We teach them
their letters and figures, how to add
and subtract and to spell simple
words with the aid of a blackboard.
Then my daughter teaches them to
sing with a piano accompaniment, to
tell the time of day and sometimes to
dance to music. No, we never teach
them to swear, for we have no demand
for swearing birds, though several
times l have missed selling a bright
bird because he swore at me when
| was trying to show him Off They
learn bad words from the people who
come in the store and the boys pass
ing along the streets. The stupidest
parrot can learn to swear"
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
A LIONESS LOOSE.
Lights Went Out and a Panic Was


duced.
An exciting incident occurred at
Bingley hall, Birmingham, on Monday
night, after the close of public per-
formance which was being given there,
says the London Times The enter
tainment is called the Worlds Fair"
and consists of a collection of shows.
including circus and a nlenagerie.
AT the conclusion of the entertainment
on Monday, shortly after II p. M, the
lion tanner, Orlando Mocomo, thought
it necessary to remove a lioness lately
added to the menageries from the small
den in which she was placed on arrival
into one where she would have the
companionship Of other animals of her
own breed already trained. While the
change was being effected the electric
light was suddenly cut off, and the men
who were holding up the cage to the
level of the van containing the trained
lions became panic stricken and
dropped it Unfortunately, the door
had just been opened to allow the lion
S'o " PeioS I'LL ou5h, anu DIS Iut uSu
fell to the ground she escaped and
made her way into the center Of the
building. A scene of wild confusion
ensued, the attendants fearing every
moment that the ioness would spring
upon them. Happily she made across
the hall to the side on which the cir
Gus horses and mules were tethered
There she turned her attention ap-
parently to rough coated horse,
which had that morning been through
the first stages of training for the cir
Gus. No one saw the lioness attack
her prey, but it was afterward found
that She had sprung upon the horses
neck, digging her claws into his shoul-
der. The animal shrieked with pain
and terror was so general among the
others tethered near that two mules
broke loose and went careering round
the hall. When the lights were again
turned on the escaped lioness was seen
cl1nglng to the neck of the horse
whose flesh was partly eaten away.
The lion tanner at once went forward
with loaded gun, which, after three
futile attempts, he discharged full in
the face of the savage beast, killing her
upon the spot, the lioness and the horse
falling dead upon the ground together
In the darkness land confusion one of
the attendants had his hand mangled
by a lion, having incautiously grasped
the bar of the den. One of the ele-
plants in his fright broke down his
house and rushed trumpeting into the
middle of the arena, but was secured
before any mischief had been done.
The eXtinguishing of the electric light
appears to have been due to a misun-
derstanding of the managers order,
which was intended to apply only to
the public portion of the hall
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
Profit and Loss.

"Jawkins was boasting that he had
large bank account"
HE has. But the cashier told me the
other day that it would be transferred
to profit and loss account soon, as he
did not think Jawkins would ever pay
it."-Truth.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
Tired of the Load.

Atlas-"Did l hear some one say that
he wanted the earth?"
Jupiter-"Its quite possible you did,
Atlas-"Shade Of Demagorgoni Who
was it? I'm willing to part with it,
Boston Traveller.