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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
The Fall was Fatal.
Rev. j. Ellsworth Fullerton Died We'd
nesdRy Morning.

Rev. j. Ellsworth Fullerton Died We'd
nesdRy Morning.
The above announcement has this week
saddened the hearts of hundreds of warm
friends of Mr.. Fullerton, who has been the
pastor of the First Congregational church
since 1890. For the past six months he
had been in poor health, and very weak
from what is now known to have been
tuberculosis of the bowels, but able to at
tend to his pastoral work. The immediate
cause of his death was fall partially down
= fight of stairs, in his residence on Cherry
street, which occurred about O'Clock Sat
urday morning. 1t is supposed he fell
while walking in his sleep, as he had no
remembrance of getting out OF bed, his
awakening being from the fall He struck
upon broad stair on his head and shout
ders, causing an injury to the spine which
left him in an almost entirely paralyzed
condition until his death, which occurred
Wednesday morning.
His wife had been absent in Boston and
vicinity for a few days when the accident
occurred, but reached home as intended
Saturday afternoon. The only other per
sons in the house were his daughter Annie
and an aunt, Miss Ellsworth. They gave
the alarm and neighbors rallied quickly,
doing all that could be done for the relief
of the sufferer. The paralysis was com
plete from the shoulders down, as well as
the fingers of both hands, but his mind
was clear and active to the last He gave
very explicit directions as to his care, and
as to arrangements for his family after his
death.
The funeral is to be from his church to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock, conducted
by Rev. George F. Chaplin of Saxtons
kiver, assisted by the local pastors OF the
village. The burial is to be in OAK Hill
cemetery, the lot selected being on the
brow of the hill overlooking the village he
had come to love so well, and in which he
had labored so faithfully.
He leaves a wife and two daughters,
Ethel, who is a student at Wellesley and
Annie, who is a member of our High
school.
Mr.. Fullerton was SO years of age and
graduated from Bowdoin in 1867 taught
school a short time, graduating from An
dover Theological seminary in 1871
Among his different pastorates were those
of Southbridge, Mass, Laconia, n. Il.
Hopkinton, Mass, and Brighton, Mass
from which place he came here in 1890.
He was a man of strong intellect, kline
hearted and self reliant, deeply interested
in all things pertaining to the welfare o
the church, the community, the state anC
the nation. A broad-minded, good citizen
who will be missed by. warm friends il
many localities. 1t has often been re
marked that few men became so oblivion
to their own pleasure and comfort. eve
putting the welfare of others first. 81
had come to be an influential man in tn
deliberations of the churches of the state
and he was the minister chosen to preacl
the annual sermon at the convention hell
at Middlebury last June.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29
A Remarkable Potato Crop.

A Case where book Learning" Prnc-
tIcany Applied, Counted for Some
thing.
An Ithica, n. Y. dispatch says: The
potato crop on the Cornell University farm
this year is attracting very wide attention,
because of its high excellence at a time
when rot and blight are general through
out the Atlantic coast states. The yield at
the university, on Indifferent, gravelly and
loamy soil, which has had no fertilizer for
four years, is 300 bushels per acre, ALSO
lutely free from rot. The cost of the crop
per acre, literally estimated, is about $50,
in the following Items
Seven civilizations, 8 80 S3.50
Four sprayiugs. 100 400
Sixteen bushels seed. 500
Ploughing and planting 800
Total, $3.50
The only item which is liable to much
increase is the cost of seed, the seed in
this case having been bought when pota-
toes were cheap. Now the net price for the
crop is 60 cents per bushel, or $3.50 a acre,
leaving Sl6O profit on each acre Of the
crop. The land is of kind ordinarily pur-
chssable at about $3j an acre for farm
purposes. 1t is well within the truth to
say that this crop land others before IT.
shows that with scientific knowledge a
potato crop can be produced worth more
than three times the purchase value of the
land II is raised on
The important points in this successful
potato culture are stated by the college of
agriculture to be: ~ proper fitting of the
land ~ proper planting; 81 proper and
sufficient cultivation; a. proper spraying.
The last is a specific against potato blight
and potato rot. In raising this enormous
crop, the college neglected fertilizers, and
did not select land best suited to potato
culture. Elsewhere on the farm, these
factors being added, the record-breaking
| yield of $50 bushels to the acre has been
reached. 1t should be added that the
! potatoes are of uniformly marketable quail
! ity, with no waste. The average Weld in
this state this year is estimated at net more
than 6j bushels to the acre, and the largest
! average yield the state has ever known was
/ 120 bushels.
The prevention of blight and subsequent
| rot by spraying with Boreaux mixture is
an idea which is already being taken up by
| farmers. The usual method of using is
! however, Is to wait until the blight appear,
and then spray. 1t is then too late At
the university the potatoes are repeatedly
! sprayed while green and healthy, and the
/ blight never appears. The report of this
amazing crop at Cornell. together with the
/ generally poor crop in the state. has led 10
a great demand for a recent bulletin of the
experiment station treating Of potato cul-
/ ture and the prevention Of blight and rot b..
and thousands Of copies are being mailed
weekly 10 farmers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29
GRAFTON.

Mrs. Chas. Barrett will visit Grafton
early in November.
Mrs. Pratt of South Windham Ne, is
visiting at DIR. Stapies's.
Mrs. Helen Hamilton left last week 10
spend the winter at Dublin, n. II.
Allen district Pomona grange will meet
with Grafton grange Wednesday, Nov. 3,
at 1920 \. NJ.
After Nov. library hours will be Thurs
days from 4 to 6P. N, Saturdays from q
to o'clock p. NJ.
Miss L. j. c. Daniels goes to Boston
next Monday on her way to New York,
where she is to spend the winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29
Catarrh Cannot he Cured

With local applications. as they cannot reach
the seat OF disease. Catarrh is blood or con
stitutional disease, and In order 20 cure il you
must take internal remedies Halls CatArTh
Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls CatRrrh
Cure Is Eot g quhck medicine. IL Was prescribed
by one OF the best physicians In this country for
years, and Is q regular prescription. IL Is com
posed OF the best tones known. comb ned with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly the
mucous surfaces The perfect combination of
the two ingredients is what produces such won
derful results In curing CAtarrh. Send for testi-
monials, free.
+. j. CHENEY q CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price rs cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29
WEST GUILFORD.

The ladies' aid society will meet Mon
day, Nov. Sth, afternoon and evening,
with Mrs. Charles Wilcox. Supper will
be served as usual A cordial invitation
is extended TO all.
On Saturday evening, Nov. 9, the school
at West Guilford will have a flag raising
and give literary entertainment at the
Baptist church, at which time and place
the ladies' aid society will furnish har-
vest supper, the proceeds to go toward re-
pairing the meeting house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29

tend to enter the business college at Salem,
Mass, for study.
Rev. j. E. Fullerton's sudden death is
felt as a personal loss by his many friends
in this portion of the town. The funeral
services will occur on Saturday at 7. NJ.
at the church, Bellows Falls.
Several of our people last week took ad-
vantage of excursion rates and visited Bos-
ton. Among the number were Mr.. and
Mrs Scofield, Mrs. Edison and her mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Simonds, Mrs. Bailey and
mother; also MessIs. Smith, Walker and
Cbanip
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29

Mrs. Maria T. Priest died at 2:90 o'clock
this morning at the home of her niece,
Mrs. Milton Bradley, in Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. Priest had been confined to the house
several months. The immediate cause of
her death was cancer. The funeral will
be held Saturday, At Winchester, N. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29

The Young Peoples Christian union of
the Universalist church gave social in the
parlors Tuesday evening. An interesting
musical program was rendered
II. G. Chandler who has for a number
of years had class in dancing in Union
hall, has now moved from Walpole to Bel
lows Falls and will begin his lessons Nov
The young people of the Baptist church
held social in the vestry of the church
Tuesday evening. The evening was pleas
antly spent with musical and other enter
tainments
Rev. S. P. Fay of Dorchester, Mass,
occupied the pulpit of the Congregational
church last Sunday, and Rev. A. A. Ellis
worth of Braintree, Mass, an uncle of Mr.
Fullerton, will do so next Sunday.
The telephone exchange has been put
ting in about Is new phones about the
village, largely upon the new system of
measured service. Among them are the
residence of f. b. Phelps, and the store of
Clark Chase.
Tina Il. Allbee and P. II. Hadley, COM
missioDers upon the estate of the late S. c.
Fleming, advertise the first meeting for
the approval of bills against the estate Oct
81, and the second on January 6, at the
Office of Mr.. Allbee.
Three young men from here went to
Saxtons river Monday evening, and on
their way home were unfortunate enough
70 run Aioui vi skunk with serious re-
suits TO their clothing and team, which is
on vacation at the present time.
The many friends of W. +. Brown will
be glad TO know that he has recovered
from his serious illness of last spring suffi-
GENTLY 10 be able 70 work again At his old
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29
Miss Fisher continues to lose strength

Miss Fisher continues to lose strength.
DIR. Campbell is reported as somewhat
better.
Nj. Ramseys residence is in the hands
of the painters this week.
Rev. ii. L. BallOu is spending part of
his vacation with his family at Mr.. HOit's.
Frank Spaulding and W. Il. Mack in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29
sAxTONs RIVER.
INC Rarry-Edwards M.dding.

Henry Milton Barry, OF the editorial
force of the Providence, K. l., Telegram,
and Miss Sarah Lee Edwards were married
Oct. 20 at the home of the brides brother,
I. j. Edwards, in Apponaug, Il. l. The
maid of honor was Miss Annie Edwards,
sister of the bride. Herbert d. Casey was
the best man and James Lafayette Ed
wards, brother of the bride, and Joseph
b. Mcintyre of Central Falls were the
ushers. A pretty feature of the ceremony
was the presence of the two little daugh-
tiers of T. j. Edwards, who, robed in pure
white, bore bouquets of choice flowers.
The parlors were beautifully decorated with
ferns, potted plants and rare cut flowers
To the strains of the Lohengrin bridal
march, played by Miss Mayme Childs of
New York, the bridegroom and best man
entered, followed by the ushers and maid
of honor escorting the bride, who leaned
upon the arm of her brother, the flower
girls bringing up the rear.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
Thomas d. Anderson, d. D., of the Cen
tral Baptist church of Providence. About
60 guests were present at the reception fol-
lowing the ceremony, including MIR. and
Mrs. NJ. P. Barry of Saxtons River, the
parents of the bridegroom.
The bride was gowned in white silk with
tulle veil caught with brides roses, of
which flowers she carried bouquet. The
maid of honor wore a pink organdie and
bore bouquet of handsome pinks. Many
beautiful and expensive gifts were received.
MIR. and Mrs. Barry went by train to
Boston, and from there by boat to Nor
folk, Va. They will visit at Mrs. Barry's
old home in North Carolina and at Mr..
Barry's home in Saxtons River before re-
turning to their home at 8 Angel Place,
Providence. Mr.. Barry is a graduate of
Vermont Academy and Brown university.
His first newspaper work was as Saxtons
River correspondent for local papers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29

Work was begun on the church tower
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Thompson and Miss
Halle Thompson have gone to Boston
this week. Mr. Thompson goes for treat
ment for his eyes.
Rev. S. L. Putnam began a series of
special meetings this week by holding two
cottage meetings which, with the Epworth
league meeting on Tuesday evening and
the regular prayer meeting on Thursday,
makes four meetings a week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29
The Lecture Course Ticket Sale

No previous lecture course held in Bel
lows Falls has ever had so large an advance
sale of season tickets as that for this sea-
son, over 400 having been sold, and at the
selection of seats Monday evening 257
were chosen within an hour and without
the friction and bad feeling which has
been the universal experience before The
choice was by auction. No tickets went
above so cents each, % and five cents be-
ing the price at which the larger number
were bid off. The premium amounted to
$14.30, and when the people stopped bid
ding there were but about 10 holders who
had not chosen them, and they were given
their choice in the order in which they en-
tered the hall. No word of dissatisfaction
Washeard by the committee, an unprecedent-
ed result. The first numbe rof the course is
the Mozart Symphony club of New York
tonight. The next is a lecture by John
Temple Graves OF Atlanta upon THE
Reign of the Demagogue." The tickets
for this evening are being well taken and
the outlook is very favorable for the com
plete success of the whole course.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29
BONNEVILLE.
Mile Williams VIII Polish Marble.

Mile Williams was tried before Justice
S. B. Taylor and jury on Tuesday, on
the charge of stealing an iron bar from
VIM. Stiles. He was defended by A. E.
Cudworth of South Londonderry but the
jury found him guilty as charged. Justice
Taylor fined him $50 and costs, amounting
TO something over S54. As he has no
money with which to pay this it is ex-
pected that he will be taken TO the work
house at Rutland to work out the amount
Of his fine and costs. This means that he
will polish marble for 12S days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-29
Ordination of Rev. Mr.. Roughron.

A council convened for the exapination
and ordination of Rev. +. p. Boughton at
the Baptist church yesterday. Mr.. Bough-
ton in a frank and entertaining manner
told the story of his Christian experience,
and gave his reasons for choosing the min
istry, and in a carefully prepared paper he
presented his views of Christian truth.
The council was fully satisfied and voted
unanimously to proceed with ordination
services. In the evening for two hours a
large audience listened to the several
speakers. DR. Roberts of Burlington
preached the sermon from Psalms xxxvi. 7.
Right hand was given by Rev. Mr.. Dodge
of Bellows Falls. All the parts were well
sustained in the very interesting service of
ordination.
1t seems very impressive and touching
fact that the ordination of Mr.. Boughton
should occur the same week and almost
the same day of Rev. Mr.. Fullerton's
death. In the providence of God while
one soldier of Christ lays off his armour,
another girds himself for the battle.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-31
A KANSAS CONFERENCE.
PittsburG District Miners Discuss
Their Local Grievances With
Few Operators.

Pittsburg, Kas.. July GA conference
between the operators and the executive
board of miners appointed at the meeting
last Saturday was held here to-day at ,
O'Clock. There was a small representation
of the operators, however, there being only
five coal companies represented out Of fif
teen in this district. Those represented
were the Central Coal and Coke Company,
Durkee Coal Company, Weir Bros, Mount
Carmel Coal Company and the Graham
company. The small attendance is ac-
counted for by the fact that the invitations
or notices issued to the operators were not
signed by the board, and those who attend
ed to-day only did so out Of courtesy to
the mineys. The meeting was held behind
closed d13oua and all that can be learned
of the proceedings is what is given out
by the secretary. A two hours discussion
occurred upon the question OF a better
quality of powder at a lower price and the
semi-mOnthly pay day. The demand for
50 cents per ton and an increase in the
price of entry work also received attention.
The meeting adjourned to meet on Friday,
August s. at which time it is expected that
all grievances will be settled. 7. 3. Nc
Gregor, of the national miners organiZa-
ton was in the city, but was not allowed
in the meeting. He contends that there
will be no strike in Kansas. He will leave
for Kansas City tomorrow night to meet
with the Missouri delegation and report.
after which he will abandon the field alto
refbpF
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-31
CRAZY DRUNK AND HAD A GUN.
Ben Vaughan shoots Three PersOns at
sunday school Picnic Near
Perry, o. T..

Perry. O. T. July 30.-(SpecialD 4 lively
shooting ARRAY occurred at union Sunday
school picnic held al Graham's park. near
this city. this afternoon. Ben Vaughan, a
young man about p years old. hired a team
and a colored boy TO drive him out to the
grounds. With a Winchester in his buggy.
While there he got into an alteration with
a small boy and Judge Mus-ller separated
them. Vaughan seized his Winchester
from the buggy swapping IL a. the judge.
and then retreated. Cooly placing a shell
in the chamber OF the gun he fired upon
Mr.. Smith, an Old gentleman who tried 10
get him 10 put down his gun Mr.. Smith
was shot through the right leg below the
knee and Immediately fell. The bullet
after passing through Mr.. Smiths leg.
struck the daughter Of Mr. Fleming, max
ing a slight wound. Vaughan then took a
young man named Pressler in the buggy
with him and started 10 town. While on
the way, a Mr.. Brockman passed them on
his bicycle. lie was commanded TO dis
mount. and when he refused 20 do so was
ordered 10 hold up his right hand. with his
hat in it. He refused and was shot by
Vaughan through the thigh. BY this time
The people were aroused and several came
10 the city and gave the alarm. Vaughan
and his companion came TO the city. pur-
chased more cartridges and shortly after
ward he was arrested. together with the two
men with him. and is now in Jail here. The
people are very indignant over the affair
and If either Of the victims should die there
would probably De "A lyuching. The affair
crazy drunk. Smith and Brockman will
probably recover.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-31
DOUBLE MISSOURI TRAGEDY.
Two Arkansas Young Men FOuhd
Dead Three Miles North of
SeIigman. No.

Seligman Mo. July 30.-(Special) Near
railroad crossing. three miles north OF mere
TWO men were found dead about O'Clock
this morning. by two little girls, VINO nap
pened TO pass near. \ cOroners jury was
summoned by Justice &. A. Patterson, oul
the cause OF death could not be ascer-
tained. The bodies were brought here ana
messages were dispatched up and down
the line TO find someone who could ldently
them ]. NJ. Phillips and F. II. Nilhams'
Of near Hindsville, Ark Wno were AT
SpringdaIe. heard Of the discovery ana
came up and identified the bodies as be
ing those of George Tucker, aged u anu
Lem Harper. aged Is. both Of near Kinds
vile. Ark Harper has a cash on the LETT
side Of his head. which almost took the
TOD Of il of. This is the only mark OF Nio-
Ience on him. Tucker had two holes IN
the top of his head and his jaw ana neck
were bruised. It IS supposed that they
have been fouly dealt with. Ten cents IN
money was found on each and watch
stiH running. on Harper. Tne bodies VIII
be held to await the arrival Of their rela-
tiEeS.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-31
TROUBLE AT SCoTTSDALE, PA.
Boys and Narrowly Escapes
With His Life.

Scottdale, Pa, July 3).--Wild excitement
prevailed here tonight. AS the afternoon
turn OF non-Union men was taking place,
one of them, said to be a man named
Painter, became incensed at the remarks
OF some boys, and deliberately fired at
them. A large crowd was gathered about
the station at the time, and they started
after the non-union man, who fired four or
five shots into the crowd before he reached
the Geyer house, where he boards. The
hotel was Immediately surrounded by an
excited crowd and IL was with some diff
Guilty that Burgess Porter got them cooled
down, and had he not had the assistance
of tho strike leaders there is no telling
what the maddened crowd would have
done. Another nOn-union man. whose name
could not be learned. drew his revolver on
Pittsburg street and fired several shots. He
was knocked down and pretty badly beat
en- before he could be reached by the Of
ficers and taken to his boarding house. The
excited crowd massed about the station,
and the non-uniOn men were afraid to
venture out.
Homer Wolfe Of McKeespOrt, and George
Stitt. Of Apollo, have been arrested for do
ing the shooting tonight. They were taken
TO the lookup. which was surrounded by
the angry crowd. Wolfe claims 10 be in
nocent and says ne viii leave the town If
allowed TO 20. Threats Of lynching were
made, but now that the guilty parties have
been arrested il is thought no more trouble
Will be had tonight.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-31

la have completely cured of irglar Words cannot
thank enough for your KIND adFIee and
r,ad;cine +. JOHNSON, Ceh
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-31
LEEDY CAUSES A HOWL.
Is Planning to Bring the state Militia
TO Topeka for the Fall
Festival.

Topeka. Kas. July 3O.-tSpeclalD A howl
went up among several Of the Populist Of
ficials around the state house to-day when
they learned that Governor Leecy and
Adjutant General Allen had promised the
Topelxa festival committee that they would
snake" 81 IOOO out OF the different con-
tingent funds 10 defray the expense Of
bringing the state militia here 10 partici-
pate in the fail festival. The majority OF
the Pop officials hate the state militia. any
how. and they were extremely hot when
they learned that the governor proposed TO
squandCr Sl.000 10 bring the OUTFIT here TO
loaf a week. as they term ii. They claim
that the militia is generally made UP OF
the rag-tag OF society in the various cities.
and that the ma ioTity Of the members are
I0afers For this reason they object 10
giving them an expensive outing. Resides
this. II is claimed that the governor has no
right to use any contingent fund for that
nurnOse.