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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-07
Waldo.
RTRNHANI.

Mrs Addie Bickford wife of Geo w.
Bickford. died very suddenly, last
Thursday night. She complained of a
severe pain at about II =. NJ, and died
two hours later. A husband and three
small children survive her. The funar-
al services We're held at the church on
|Sunday. Rev. ]. Noble preached very
able sermon for the occasion from the
texe Prepare to meet thy God" Y
very large and sympathetic audience
was in attendance. The floral tributes
were very numerous.-Mr and Mrs I.
L. Purinton of Augusta, are visiting at
II. Gilmore s.-Mrs Sarah Allen has
been quite sick for a number of weeks.
DR.. Griffin of PittsfeId. and Dr. 6. T.
Weber of Fairfield had a consultation
over her and concluded that there was
a fair chance of her recovery.
HALLDALE.
There viii be but very little hay cut
in this community, this week Grass is
much later than usual.-Mrs. Harriet
Whittier, who has been stopping in
Portland several months, returned
home, last Week.-Mrs.. Nj. b. Small Of
Thorndike, is the guest of Mrs Mary
w 44ibt+- W. -. lRh'ES anu lstiitiy, W no
have been visiting here have returned
to their home in Sparta, Wis.--Ernest
Wilson Of Boston, called on friends
here, last week.-A deer was seen cross
ing the fields in this vicinity one day
Ia week.-Mr. and Mrs Asa Hail
visited in Searsport. last Week.-Mrs..
e. NJ. Jones and daughter left for their
home in Boston, last Safurday.--Alice
RoWell, who has been stopping in
VI atervillethe past year,rttuFnad home,
last Friday.--(irace White of SaarsDorl.
is visiting relatives here.-A. A. Thosnp-
sen is building an addition to his house
CENTER MONTVILLE.
Frank sanfords buildings were
burned early last Friday morning
Some of the household effects were
saved. Caused by a defective chimney.
Insurance said to be about Sl000-Mr
ard Mrs George A. Gordon, Miss Ada
Blood and George l.. Edmunds vert ID
Pittsiield. last Friday. returning sun
Iday-Miss Lura Il. Bennett has gone to
Boston.-D. G. Kane commenced on his
mail carrying contract, from here 30
Freedom and return, july 1.-Haying
viii not begin here III sober earnest for
10 week CT more.
LIBERTY.
The event Of lass week was The seventh
annual convention of the Waldo county
here Friday. July 21d. There We're repre-
SGntatives from every union in the county
and 6. large number OF visitors from dif-
fprent sections. IT is estimated there
were over Bon in Attendance Tho tNeF-
cists were worry ntercs: iug especially the
address in the afternoon by Miss Gigu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-07
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain-O?
II Il delicious and nourishing and takes
the place OF coffee The more Grain-O
you give the children the more health You
distribute through their systems. Grain-
9 Il made Of pure grains. ana when prop
crly prepared tastes like the choice
grades Of coffee but costs about u as
much. All groeers sell it. 15e. and &c.
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Penobscot.
CORINNA.

Mr. and Mrs Daniel Eedman Of
nampden, visited his brother, DIR. r.
nedman. last week.-Mr. Wilbur AMI
friend Of Providence. r. L., are with
"r. Miner on Center street. and are
Adving glorious time fishing in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-07

HOODS PILLS act easily and
promptly on the liver and bowels. Cure
sick headache.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-07

I, MT. ross OF Belrast, made a
Trip on his wheel. Thursday. to this
Vlilage Rev Mr.. Carter and wife
passed Sunday in Brp6klin.-The
schools closed the last week in June.
Somerset.
HARMONY.
Farmers will not commence HAVING
until next week. as the grass has nor
lully grown and the lack of sunshine
renders it soft and unnutritious.-Tbe
ord passed eff quietly as the rain had
the control of the day.-The Odd FEEL
lows had memorial exercises. Sunday.
and quite large number assembled
The house was filled with visitors. The
pulpit was draped with the stars and
stripes, and flowers and emblems
decorated the available spaces. Rev,
Mr.. Preble gave the address.-lMr
Marble is buying large quantities Of
Wool, ard pays l6 cents pound The
town schools closed, last Friday. The,
have been very successful.
sMITHFIELD.
Last Thursday at the residence of T
NJ. Thompson, there was a catherine
~ - NhaH eiiu iiGlSHDpfS TO alltnd 4
lqliltlnS in favor of Mrs. Carrie Charles
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Thompson
Many were present and enjoyed tn,
social gathering and the beautiful re
past in the form of a picnic supper
Mrs. Sarah Pierce of Philadelphia
| Penn, Is the guest of her brother, II
| Ailen.-The new mail route from
Smithfield to Norridgewoek opene,
July l, with Fred Stevens as carrier
This town has now supplied the mucl
needed guide pests at every road cor,
| ner.--Last Saturday evening, at III.
| residence of A. h. Cole. Esq, e beauti
| full reception was had in honor of tn,
| newly married couple. MIR, and Mrs
Alfred William. The presents wer,
quite numerous and many of then
lovely indeed. The invited guests VIII,
| were present We're delightfully."- enter
tanned by the bride and groom, also by
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole and daughters. Millit
and Lizzie. Ice cream and cake wer.
| served after which vocal and instru
mental music was enjoyed.-Many wer.
the wishes bestowed upon the bride an,
groom for long life AND happy days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-07

Instantly soothing, stimulating, pain
killing and strengthening are the Hop
PIasters when applied to bodily all
ments. Your medicine dealers have
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-07

streams. Mr.. Foss OF Belfast, made
TRIP on his wheel, Thursday. to this
village. REV. Mr.. Carter and wife
passed Sunday in Brooklin.-The
schools closed the last week in June
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12

ing, March IS. A birthday party and
fine programu partly by out-of-town
talent, are some of the leading features
of the entertainment. All are most cor
daily INVITED to be present.
a good sized and appreciatve audience
greeted Miss l1ortense NJ. Drake at the
concert gwen by her and her assistants
last Friday evening at the Congrega-
tional church. a good programme was
finely rendered, aud it is to be regretted
that the inclemency Of the weather pre-
vented many from enjoying the occasion.
After the concert the Young Peoples
club entertained the musicians at the
hall and cared for the wants of the inner
man.
The pleasant and cOmmodious home of
MIR. and Mrs. Curtis II. James was the
scene of an unusually pleasant party last
Tuesday, when the members of Mr..
James Sunday school class, accompan-
led by their wives, met by invitation to
spend the afternoon and evening to
celebrate with the worthy couple their
Goth wedding anniversary and have a
social time. About 6 p. IN. an elegant
supper was served, covers being laid
| for 81,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12

Mrs. Azubah Kenworthy has sold her
place to ii. a. Kirby.
John Devoid has leased the place now
occupied by John Johndro.
w. S. Huntley will take business
trip to Boston on Tuesday.
Miss Hannah Hodges has Just returned
from weeks visit with friends in Sails
bury and now her sister Rachel has gone
on the same errand.
Our board of school directors met on
Thurs day last and organized by choos
ing W. ). Huntley chairman, T. Billings
clerk and y. y. McQuivey superlnten-
dent,
Mrs. Lydia, widow of the late Luther
Barnard, died at the residence of her son
AlOnZo on Thursday, the 4th inst, and
was buried on Saturday. Her age was
about 40 years.
George Ayers of Middlebury, the
owner of the Benton place" has traded
the property to Edward LenO for "a farm
in Salisbury. The indications are now
that Mr.. Leno will take possession at AL
early day.
One barrel of cider has been produc-
tive of results. 1t was stolen about Jan
l, and directly and indirectly from it have
grown four criminal prosecutions, tive
men have been confined ten days in iai
each, and the costs, fines, ETC., amount tC
| 5000, not to mention loss of time by
parties interested.
Mrs. Rosena Baker came very near be
( ing the victim of accidental poisoning
Mrs. Matte Damon, who lives with her
had occasion to use laudanum, and afte
using set the vial on a shelf where Mrs
Baker kept her cough medicine. Mrs
Baker took the vial in the dark and got {
liberal dose in her mouth, but its tast'
revealed the character of the dose.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
EAST MiDDLEBURY.

Philo Perclval is quite i'll.
Joseph Randle is moving to North
street.
Phebe Kelsey has bought the old
Upper house of c. E. Russell and has
moved there.
Several of our young ladies attended the
teachers examination at the town hall on
Monday and Tuesday.
Miss Glenie Perry is going this week
to Rutland, where she expects to remain
through the summer.
The social and New England supper
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ARENAS
Nichols last Thursday evening was a
very enjoyable affair.
Montford wilkins and little son have
returned to their home at South
Reading. Mrs. wilkins remains at the
hospital for the present.
Arthur Bradley and Charles Carr went
on Wednesday to visit relatives in Bos.
ton. The latter expects to find employ.
ment and remain there.
Miss Glene Perry received a pleasant
surprise on Wednesday evening. A
large party of young people gathered
there for the evening. Refreshments
were served and delightful evening wa.
enjoyed by all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
PILES ABSOLUTELY CuREn.

So that they never return. We have
boon to sufferers that acts like magic
Two boxes Of Neurotic Pile Ointmer
Will cure the very worst cases, no matte
how long standing.
John Bridgeford, 50 State ST., Albany
N. y, writes: "Your remedy perform
wonderful cures"
1t seems to be different from the other!
and If people only knew about Neuroti
Pile Ointment they would suffer no Ions
err. We will mail a large package {
this new preparation, wrapped in plat
cover, to any address on receipt of 81 OF
If 1t does not cure you, ask to have you
money returned and you Will get it b
return mail. This is fair.
Piles are dangerous disease if not a
tended to promptly Write at once t
the Neurotic Co., Burlington, VT. or bu
it of the local agent.
For sale by Isaac Stems, druggis
Middlebury, Vt.
Neurotic Pile Ointment cures piles.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
NEW HAVEN,

George Palmer is building a new
house.
John Welcome is to make extensive
repairs upon his house.
Mrs w. ID. Durfey has returned from
a trip to Lebanon, n. ii.
John \. Caldwell is to have charge of
the highways on Town hill.
William n. French is in quite poor
health and confined to the house.
Fred NJ. Partch is again on the road,
He has made over $500 at his business
since last fall.
Mrs. c. B. F. Palmer and children of
New York are in town. Willie Palmer
is ill with the mumps.
Miss Kate Hunt is to teach the spring
term of school at the Mills, Miss Ethel
Hinckley at the Street and Miss Susan
Moorby on Beach hill.
Herman c. Palmer has 200 cords of
wood delivered at his lime kiln. He is
also moving in machinery TO manufac-
ture shingles and apple barrels.
The school board held a meeting at
the town clerks office on the 9th Inst.
and organized by the election of G. f.
Squires as chairman, -. 5. Dana as
clerk and IL. \. Human as superin-
tendent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
County l1ews.
ADDISON.

fNDOlOONs
Chas. Torrey's family are i'll with the
measles.
Geo. Noonan has gone to London with
a load of horses.
Howard and Matte Clark spent Sun
day last in Bristol.
Miss Sprague of Crown Point is visit
ing at Ezra Whitford's.
Chas. Hlndes has been quite i'll. but
is now somewhat better.
Mrs. Albert Hindes is visiting friends
and relatives in Brandon.
Ed. Morrison and family are to leave
for Australia about March |.
Lulie Whitford is receiving congratua-
tions on the addition of little girl to his
family.
Judson Day, who is IN the hospital in
Burlington, is reported to be in a critical
condition.
Fred and Bertha Norton left for Wat
erbury last week, where they have posi-
tions in the State asylum.
Fred Guyette has given up his lease of
Mrs. Gregory's place and gone to West
port to care for his wife, who is ill.
News reaches us of the recent death Of
of Stephen Willmsrth, former resi-
dent. He died in Newman, n. Y, of
apoplexy.
Harry ID. Smith, Elizabeth Smith,
Marcia Torrey and Willis II. Palmer at
tended the district Good Templars' con-
vention at Salisbury last week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
BRISTOL.

Merritt Stow of Middlebury visited in
town on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Ii. Ridley spent Sun
day with friends in Burlington.
Miss Carrie Patterson has returned to
Poughkeepsie, n. Y, to finish her course
at the business college.
Philo Bristol of this town and Miss
Laura p. Brown of Starksboro were
married at the residence of the brides
parents on Thursday, the llth inst.
There have been nearly l,500,0 900 feet
of pulp logs drawn from Lincoln this
winter and several hundred thousand
feet remain, which will be drawn if there
is sleighing.
A farmers club was organized on Fri
day evening with w. |. Rider, chairman ;
Linus 5. Williamson, secretary, and y.
+. Nahum, treasurer. Another meet
ing " Ill be held on Saturday.
The thaw of Tuesday and Wednesday
spoiled the sleighng in this vicinity.
After the warm weather of last week the
village was sheet of ice and many per-
sons received falls, but none serious eX-
cept that mentioned
John II. Wright had the misfortune to
slip and fall on the ice on Saturday af-
ternoon, striking on his left hip and in
jurlng him severely, but no bones were
broken. He has been confined TO the
bed since. His recovery will be slow, as
he is nearly 81.
The Methodsts have elected the fol
lowing stewards: Alfred Ferguson, b
L. Downing, o. f. Cox, b. w. Pol
lard, +. 5. Thompson, j. T. Tucker
G. IL. Doty, Z. X. Wilson, Mrs. NJ
p. Varney, Mrs. w. B. Dunshee, Mrs
d. e. Meader, Mrs. f. Landon and Mrs
f. G. Dixie. O. +. Cox was elected
treasurer, Alfred Ferguson district stew
ard ana b. w. Pollard recording stew
ard,
v Edgar PurintOn, who lived in tn,
4 northeast part of the town, died suddenly
1 last Friday afternoon. lie had been Il
the village in the morning, and on hi
return about noon, having partly care(
for his team, was found unconscious By
his wife. He was carried to the house
but lived only short time. The funera
was held at the house on Sunday. Ill
leaves a widow, one daughter and tw,
sons.
Libanus lodge, F. and A. NJ, electe,
the following officers at their annua
communication Monday afternoon: E
w. Shattuck, w. NJ; w. w. Wilson, S
w. ; c. 4. Hanchett, j. W.; ii. S. Sum
ner, treasurer +. b. Palmer, secretary
X. S. Smith, S. D.; G. f. Squier, j. D..
Gilbert Small, Charles Munsill, stewards
j. j. Dumas, chaplain 4; George X. Prime
organist; Ii. p. Sherwin, tyler; ID. A
Roleau, A. A. Dean and ID. E. Meader
finance committee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
BRIDPORT.

Register your dogs this month.
Mrs. Mary Hale of st. Paul, Mimi, is
with relatives in town.
a young child of Mrs. w. A. Lewis
fell from a table on Monday and broke
its right arm.
The price paid for butter in our mar
kets this week was II cents; eggs, - to
II cents a dozen.
Richard Nadeau fell from load of hay
on Friday and was quite severely hurt
about the head and body.
The funeral of Mrs. Elmira Fitch was
attended from the late residence on
Thursday, March 4, ReY. w. n. Bacon
officiating.
Mrs. F. F. Fletcher of Minneapolis,
Mimi, is with relatives in town, having
been called here by the illness of her
brother, b. A. Skin.
BENJAMIN A. Skiff, e. of whose illness
we have made mention, died on Thurs
day morning, March t. The funeral was
largely attended from the late residence
of the deceased on Saturday, March 6,
Rev. w. y. Bacon officiating.
Chas. n. Hoffman has recently pur-
chased from the heirs the home farm,
that of the late +. Hoffman In Bridport,
and Richard II. Hoffman has bought
from Mrs. Fannie Wocott her farm on
Cream hill in Shoreham'
a regular communication of Morning
Sun lodge, No. >, y. f. and A. NJ, will
be held in their lodge room in Bridport
on the evening of March II. Business
of much Importance will come before the
lodge at this meeting and a full atten-
dance is desired.
At present we have all kinds Of going
West from the village it is fair sleighing
and on the north and south roads wheels
run much the better, but on the Mid
dlebury road sleghing is pretty much
out of the question. The stage began
going on wheels on Monday.
The Debating society has disbanded
for the season owing to the present and
prospective bad condition of the roads
AT business meeting called recently tC
consider the question, it was decided tC
raise fund of $40 and present to the
Masons who so kindly gave the society
the use of their hall during the winter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
WEST SALISBURY.

Mr.. Nash of Sudbury is at II. P.
Huletts.
Miss Howe of Weybridge is the guest
of Mrs. Gibson.
Miss Dora Meade has been suffering
from the grip during the past week.
Quarterly meeting will be held at the
Methodist church next Sunday morning.
5. j. Valley is slowly recovering.
His limb, which has been badly swollen,
is better.
Mr.. Little of Massachusetts, former
resident of this town, has been at Mr..
Crook the past veeE.
Mr.. Morgan recently shot a wild ami
NAL in his yard resembling wild cat
or lynx. It's length was three feet.
The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. Cloyes last Thursday. a good
number were present, as usual, and al
seemed to enjoy the occasion. The Mex
meeting will be with Mrs. Harris.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
WEST CORNMhIl

Mrs. II. y. Moody is in Shoreham car
ing for Mrs. NJ. o. Field and babe.
Riding in buggies seems to be the
most desirable mode of lOcomotion about
here just now.
Clifford Searle started Wednesday
morning for Mansfield, Mass, with a
carload of potatoes.
Thomas Bullock and family have gone
to TiconderOga to live, and Mildly Bes-
settle of Whiting and family have moved
into the Bullock house.
Lewis Narrabone, whose house was
burned short time ago, has moved his
family into Richard Barrows' house
There is some talk OF his rebuilding the
coming summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Currer enter.
tanned last Saturday Rev. d. w. Lyman
of Middlebury and his brother and thir
teen children. They came for goOC
time and of course Ell ioyed it immensely
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
We RoENNEs,


G.. II. Sprigg & Co. shipped car of
livestock to the Boston market Monday.
Gustave Hauneman has opened boot
and shoe shop In the basement under
Slack's market.
Supt. Andrews of the State Industrial
school returned from his trip to Wash
ingtOn on Monday.
William G. BiXby left for New York
MOI day to remain few days before pro-
ceeding to Florida.
The rains of Tuesday and Wednesday
considerably raised the river and NAV
take out the Ice to the lake.
Rev. II. r. Titus, pastor of the Con-
gregational church, will preach his fare
well sermon Sunday next.
Mrs. Frank w. Nix and daughter. who
have been guests at the Stevens House.
returned their home at Brooklyn, n. Y,
on Tuesday last.
George f. Stone, proprietor of the
Prospect House, Is negotiating with a
Mr.. Pierson of Westport for its lease for
term of years.
The yellow card bearing the warning
notice of measles" is fastened on the
doors of several families In this city, the
last one being at the Prospect House.
George r. Thorne, who recently pur-
chased the Joseph Carter farm in Panton,
Will take possession April and pro-
coed to make extensive repairs.
The Berlin (Conn.) Bridge company
completed their Job of putting in a new
steel bridge from the east side to the
island Thursday. 1t is a first-class job.
The city paid 50, 100.
Frank L. Fish will 90 to Washington
on Monday as one of the counsel for the
State in the case of Hodgson of Orwell
VS.. State of Vermont, which is to be
argued before the L. S. supreme court
The graduating class of the graded
school had reception at the Prospect
House Wednesday evening, the Both, and
a very pleasant evening was passed
with vocal and instrumental music and
literary exercises. The class will give a
first-class comedy in the opera house
next month to defray the expenses of the
public graduating exercises to be held in
June.
Deputy Sheriff Middebrook escorted
Rufus Sweet and son Martin of Monk
ton into the Vergennes hall of Justice
/ Wednesday, the 3D., to answer to the
complaint of Len Meach of that
/ tONH lol tue ldIcenN Oh uOg
States Attorney Fish ard Mavor Tuttle
appeared as counsel for the people and
the respondents respectively. After
smoke talk Justice Moulton requested
'Dut up on the part of young Sweet Of
about $50 forappearance at county court
which was done.
At the meeting of the board of civil
authority, Tuesday evening. Mayo
futile in the chair, Thomas Mack wa
appointed treasurer; F l.. Fish, collec
tor; F. VI. Moulton, street commissioner
c. \. HOllnagle, water commissioner: II
Z. Fisher, poormaster; F. II FOss, chic
engineer of the fire department; Waite
Curler and Abe Gowetr, special police
men; DR.. Shipman and F. w. futile
committee on public buildings; c.. f
Stebbins and F. w. futile, committee OF
liquor purchased for the agency.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
WEY8RIDoE.

VIII Hall is thought to have measles.
Mrs. Chas. Sturtevant is much better.
A. w. Sturtevant is i'll, though not
seriously.
Herbert Thompson has symptoms of
fever and is quite ill.
j. p. Britell went to Ogdensburg last
Friday for few days.
Mrs. j. p. Britell is once more among
her friends and neighbOrs.
A. Warmers youngest boy, two years
old, is afflicted with fits and is being
treated by DR.. Eddy.
Those interested will remember the
bowl and spoon party this friday
evening at +. III. Fiske's. A good time
is guaranteed.
The members of Ethan Allen band
will celebrate the anniversary of the
organization by supper and other ex-
ercises appropriate to the occasion.
NJ. L. Boies fell near his home last
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
ELECTRIC BITTERs.

Electric Bitters is a medicine suite
for any season, but perhaps more gel
orally needed when the languid, exhaus
ed feeling prevails, when the liver
torpid and sluggish and the need of
tonic and Alternative is felt. A prom
use of this medicine has often ayerte
long and perhaps fatal bilious fever
No medicine will act more surely
counteracting and freeing the syste
from the malaral poison. Headach
indigestion, constipation, dizziness vie
to Electric Bitters. SOC. and 81 90 d.
bottle at w. II. Sheldon's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-03-12
SHOREkAM.

John Leonard has returned to the
hospital for further treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. o. Field are the hap
py parents of a daughter born March Z.
John A. Benson is driving several fine
horses, which, we understand, are for
sale.
Several farms have recently been sold.
Mrs. Fannie Wolcott has sold her place
to Richard Hoffman. f. f. Platt has
bought the l.. ID. Larrabee farm and
James Tully the place owned by John
D9aas.
\Last Wednesday afternoon Miss Laura
Bush was stricken with apopleXy, from
which she died in few hours. HeT
funeral was held at her late residence on
Saturday, Rev. S. B. Parker of Bethel
officiating. She was a lifelong resident
of the town and was one who was much
respected and beloved. =