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Decorah-posten., 1897-02-02

SEQ n,orios S1maifinsn -Susueurcn. ,pr
IN usestio iioei. Miu SuItru fiacr, at hun
alori8 igr bar met paa en- iaa sob Woittn.
Son 1Sispennen.- Stuloe ri Haus fipbt on
hos en- Gseut, er jes filter paa, at 81 bopo,
madttet beta.e runot 20 Dollars mere. Sco
anbefaler ben til Gnbuer, Der snlter Tia en-
lite Rlasies Sumaltlne. Sen er aI6sles
oper 5orpentnlna til Den 9ris. gtuoresp
3borefon, RaHheiter. Minu
Decorah-posten., 1897-02-02

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rSortGl M life epis % Attn Oiue RaFeisl.
iiabspeuinOer ON ale Dc Iomiiis Geiltaosisr
Der pasierr mig, - elers tror be tilicit. At
iss osiaa siiteos mig msO pig of bare 81.
Srattion."
Decorah-posten., 1897-02-02

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lille 6rtOrit. P"'S'e
ga, Guttsn min, Tom Beoel er h, ,.,
'eO0'loF mailer santn,ys benz Oa 5.to7.
o,9 pao &OppsH al en- sol, en- 1i.rnm,,
Sa, 00Ft' OetrastsuOe slus,t oielr,n, o.
Rjtitrt?a si'''''" en-
Decorah-posten., 1897-02-02

Spaanlano:
"Str9iieliee Siosr! Sab gaa Sabia
sGr &c rumretl q
ga. 60 bpOroan! Reg bar tubt 80. ZOO
aronsr, 90 oct pGrts er, at otrai oar Ioo
aroner mine ssne p,us,l1
Decorah-posten., 1897-02-02
VGrrc enc Sanopine.

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rift Wuoos, naor en- Sano ital up.
Derss 5anhIage Logger tit Sfer paa
Wartsn. os fire W9no bploer BAN
nsos, ioet 10 aribsr taft / Qrmene ga
70 ! gsnens. 9srpaa tnqler sanblas
gen nso pso Siosn uf ham, beapnosr
ganite rOIis at battle Iss paa Sum
men meO ct Stptte IpioF Glfsnben.
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% tratier ben idd ub mso 5iuarsue,
~sfterat pdtisntsn naturligOis bar liot
liigelige IDuler. 8enue Operation
ian ia lang lib, uHosrtiOsn en- balp
Zine; bet tOmmsr naturligpis an
pda, bbor fat 5nnbsn iiober.
Decorah-posten., 1897-02-02

VI 0n lite @i'ufanO Tor onOrss sirrro.
pto' loo 9lFr BIG reipstttrct. aDolrS,
o'SonOstpt. "'Olpps
Decorah-posten., 1897-02-02

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iii Of ,aHis Yua bet sumls Gro: Zen iom
CAB siDtr Ct Gmbtct, siOsr ban Osiua 5or.
itaao.s
g.: ia, men jso bar 10 ia iuttt Gm,
b,be.s
w.: Ter fan Dc e, bDpr bet ilaar iit.s
Decorah-posten., 1897-02-02
1nIntb &peoeprtter.
TinnsapoItS Gpeeeprttsr
&~cutantfaIa I Gbieaor

Hvedemel-Hard and soft wheat bakers,
Mals-No. 2, In store "9SS
Havre-No. 3, free ON board. s
Rug-NO. 2, cash -'u7
Byg-Fair to good mailing grades.
Hs-Choice Upland Irairie and Timothy M
Halm-Choice I've straw, o.; wheat and o.t Wv
Decorah-posten., 1897-02-02

oisie iioffeis bruno Gpre sjsr bet.
Otter 9ipets SfpitetilpareIis icmmer
for benz Gsoen meb ben epise 8isoon,
ben fore gisbeb, os ituloe be Sa lite
lGnges efter ben?
The times., 1897-12-04
SOCIETY PAYS IT'S HOMAGE
Misses Cassells and EdeS Welcomed
TO the Charmed Circle.
Miss Genevieve Mattingly 10 be Pre-
scented -Umerte ndon Has New
Dog 10 Challenge Attention.

Despite the relentless downpoir, there
was a large and brilliant asscmblage of
friends il attendance at the tea given yes
terday afternoon by Mrs. Cassells to in
troduoe Ter daughter, Miss Elsie Cassells
and her niece, Miss Grace Edes. The aand-
some home OH i street was atloom with
roses, orchids and yiolets, and their fra
grancs, together with the softly shaded
lights and open fire, was in cheery con
trast TO the lreary worldoutside.
Mrs. Cassellsand the two pretty Gebutants
stood near the drawing room TO welcome
their guests, Miss Cassells wea ring white
liberty silk ana Miss Edes girlishly simple
gown of white null. Both carried bouquets
of Roses. The group of young ladies form
ing the receiving party were Miss Gertrude
Clagetb Miss Fredrika Leech Miss TX thleen
owen, and Miss Poor. rhe floral decora
tionS OF the tea room were crimson roses
and the candles in the silver Candela 5ra
burned Under white and silver shades.
The times., 1897-12-04

Don't be persuaded into buying liniments
without reputation or merit-Cham5or-
lain's Pain Balm costs no more, and its
merits have Teen proven by "a test of many
years. Such letters as the following from
L-G. Bagley, Hueneme, Cal, are constantly
being resolved: The best remedy for pain l
have ever used is Chan, berlain s Pain Balm,
and l say so after having used it in my
family for several years 1t cures
rheumatism, lame hack, sprains and we'll
mgs. For sale by Henry Evans. wholesale
and retail druggist, 936 + st and Conn. sye.
and S st.uw. and I42s Nd ave. lie.
The times., 1897-12-04
Itching. Burning skin Disease

Itching, Burning Skin Diseases
Relieved in a day. Eczema, Salt Rheam.
BarbCrs Itch, and all eruptions of the
skin, quickly relieved and speedily cured
by Dr. 4 gnew's Ointment. 1t VIII give
instant comfort In cases Of Itching, Bleed
ing or Blind Piles, and viii cure in from
three to siN nights. Thirty-five cents
Sold by F. 5 Williams, Ninth and streets:
Edmonds & Williams, Third street and
Pennsylvania avenue.-47.
The times., 1897-12-04

The recent show has evolved a new dog
that fashion claims as her own. Tins
dog star in the social firmament is steel,
both IL color and strength, being the S n.
dow OF his kind. Because of him the fascfna-
items OF the skye poodle have paled, and as
10 the Dandy DiHnOnts and King Charles
Of past admiration from this time forward
their names VIII never he mentioned and
their barks no more viii be heard.
He is dog with squat legs and long
body that sagS in the middle; fluffy ears
worn pcupadour aud tail that hangs
like the pompon OF militia officer of The
most Imposing rank.
His coat is as stubby as a door mat
aud despite the watteau aspect of his
brow he has no more parlor manners tn N
hound in fun chase OF a rabbit. II is
said tfau he Is not the sort OF dog to take
handsomely to the adulation that society
is beginning TO squander on him, for he
prefers a rat hole TO the downiest of
cushions, 40 matter how chic the bows.
That sounds like an original type but
II isH't, for, Ike the phenomenal young
person iE Herod's court, Who combined
the Individual charm OF her seventeen
sisters, with extra faSciuauans 10 spare,
the new dog expresses in every flick OF
his ponpon and snap Of his s-he
really has beautiful, philauthropic looking
eycs-a family resemblance To every other
canine from classic Cerebrus down
Thechancesare ofcourse that q thorough
training discipline Of carriage drives, EN-
broideIed blankets, bon buns ana alteration
viii g turn his head that be Will deveiop
all the necessary capTices that berft a dog
OF high degree.
Truly, Hamlet showed remarkable gift
for prophecy when he blank versed Ills
assertion that every dog has his day.
Out ard out, the prettiest sight at the
dog show was made by crumh OF child
in a coat and leggins az blue velvet ana
big hat OF white beaver, fluffy with ostrich
plumes. When size had made the rounds
with her maid, and had reached the pave
naent, she was approached by an immense
yellow ST. Bernard VINO had been stalking
about II majestic patience while the two
We're inside, and then the little girl piped
out in a voice that had the true motherly
ring:
''Tum alon', Tarlo, tum wifi mamma" ;"
And Tarlo '.tummed."
The times., 1897-12-04

The ladies of the Church Of the Advent
wiz give New England dinner next Mol-
day evening in the vacant residence ut the
corner Of Sixth and I streets, to raise
funds for the church.
The times., 1897-12-04

Col. and Mrs. e. Page have given
up their house on sixteenth straet and
VIII spend the winter at Asheglllc, " c.,
FOR the benefit OF Mrs. Pages health.
The times., 1897-12-04

The Misses Kate and Margaret Brooks
VIII Ieive tonight for sprin gfield, Mass, to
spend tie Christmas holidays with their
grandparents, Col. and Mrs. Brooks.
The times., 1897-12-04

Or. II b. Noble, of No. 1916 r. street
has as his guest his daughter, Mrs. Charles
DonneI Marshall, OF Pntsburg, who viii
remain in Washington until tie New Year.
The times., 1897-12-04

The German ambassador will hold a
reception this afternoon to meet the
members Of the diplomatic corps.
The times., 1897-12-04

Mrs. William F. MaItingly VIII give an
afternoon tea, December 10, to Introduce
Miss Geneyieve Mattingly.
The times., 1897-12-04

Chief Engineer Thomas Williamson. L.
s. n, and family, are at No. 2006 L
street.
The times., 1897-12-04

Mrs Clarence Z. Doyle, vino has been
quite seriously Ill, and who left for New
York as soon as she was able to travel, is
still witt her parents. Mr. and Mrs. B. E.
ellis, of Brooklyn, where she is rapidly
convalcSCing.
The times., 1897-12-04

Mrs John s. Ward VIII give dinner
for young people, Wednesday, December s.
The times., 1897-12-04

Ioc HapdkC kCrchief~ for Sc.
Handsome assortment Of Ladies'
Swiss observation-disclosures erchiefs, worth
lUc IOT :. Sc
The times., 1897-12-04

25c Garter for 1oc.
Lot of Fancy Carriers with handsome
metal buckles and ribbon bows, worth
zoe, for :. .. ..1Oc
The times., 1897-12-04
Lansburgh & Bro.
GENTLE

You can help the
ladies secure the
stamps by buying
your needs of us. w g
sell you your mer-
chandise as cheap as
you can buy any
where, and yet we
give you Green Trad
ing Stamps.
A Special Line
of ITEMS Wooien Hosiery.
The times., 1897-12-04
DYSPEPSIA.

You are suffering because You are skep-
ticaI. Innumerable diSappointments make
you hesitate 10 eNpend more money. fearing
that results may prove as heretofore
satisfactory. We are investing thousands
OF dollars in the endeavor to bring to your
notice GROVER GRAHAM'S DYSPEPSIA
REMEDY, the GUARANTEED cure for
Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulcera-
tion or threatened Cancer of the stomach,
and All diseases arising from an impaired
digestive system.
Ine first dose removes all distress, and a
permanent cure of the most chronic case is
insured in a short time. To prove our
sincerity we VIII send TO any address, eX-
press prepaid full size boutle upon re-
celpt of 81 90, with guarantee that if IL
1alls TO accomplish all we claim we Will at
once refund money in full.
GROVER GRA Ms Dyspepsia Remedy
IS prepared from the formula OF the eele-
brated English Specialist, Prof McDer-
mott: We have purchased the sole right
Tor The United States and Canada. 1t is
the only existing Specific. Write Grover
GrAham Co.. Newburgh, N. z, for pamphlet.
Sold by all druggists. 4 50c bottle con-
v1nces- no24-tf
The times., 1897-12-04

15c Gisspt'a,H Ai1rons for Sc
Lot OF Ladies large size Bingham
Aprons, which others advertise as n
bargain ut 15c., for..............8o go
The times., 1897-12-04
Nothing more COM
Portable for C o / d
weather than w OOl-
en- Hosiery.
Natural Ora y Wool Hose, heavy

Natural Gray Wool Hose, heavy
welg nt-..... -..--...--- lSS pan
Best Quality Cashmere Wool Hose,
light weight. Colors, black. tan
or gray. Price. e.----.--..- --.- - Dc
Extra Heavy All-wool Hose. Col
ors. biaCk. tan. gray, brown or
blue e.......-....... q sc pair
ga Length Shaker Hair Hose.
Extra neaIy, y,all-Wool. Price. 3 sc
Best Quality Cashmere Half Hose,
heavy Derby ribbed Colors,
black or gray Price. .........- . DC
Hea Vy-weight Half Hose, in all cot
ton. Tor winter wear, Very timex,
seamless. fast colors, black,
brown or gray. Price. H &c pair
The times., 1897-12-04

80 HaudkeTeliief for 1c.
Limited lot Of CClored- Bordered Hand
kerchiefs will goon sale at .......Q c
The times., 1897-12-04

One lot of Gents Pure Linen Initial
Handk erchtefs, suitable OF present IS
worth 25c, weoffer for one day at..I Oc
The times., 1897-12-04

Ladies Jersey Ribbed vestsand Pants;
usual 4Gc. grade at EDO
The times., 1897-12-04
&3.9S

UNDEoEvEAR SPECIALS.
Lot OF Children's Merino Shirts, sold
else where at / sc. 10 go for. Sc
Ladies Jersey Ribbed Vests, neck
run through with tape, worth 25c,
Ior e. ......-....-1& l-2c
The times., 1897-12-04
12c Pillow Case. 5 Sic.

1ac Window ~ AIDES. I0c
800 Window Shades, with patent
rollers; all the new colorS; worth 19c.
Tor :. ...................... Oo
The times., 1897-12-04

csc Suspenders for Sc
Lot of Men S SILK Embroidered Sus-
penders. Endless variety of colOrs.
Worth, csc. For. ..................A
The times., 1897-12-04

Ladies' Beaver
Tailor-made
Goats worth So.
Handsome line
of BOucle or Ker-
sey Coats. silk
lined. Worth
81 For
The times., 1897-12-04

of ITEMS wooien Hosiery.
The times., 1897-12-04

soc sheets fox see
Lot of Double Sheets, made of Ions
dale Cotton; worth 59c. 2Ao
The times., 1897-12-04

One lot OF fine Lace Curtains; 3 l-2
yards long; regular price 81 at. $50
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
BRooKLINE.

Casa Marsh and Ethel Mack are at home
from Bellows Falls through the holidays.
R. E. Marsh, who has been quite ill and
threatened with pneumonia, is convalescent.
George Bush of McIndoes Falls has been
at home through the holidays.
The Stearns mill is not in constant opera
ton for lack of timber. Shedding is much
wanted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Whitney took Christ
mas dinner with their daughter Bertha John
son, of Newfane.
Mrs. Sarah E.Davis and son of East North
field, Mass, were the guests of her uncle,
Orlando Smith, the past week.
Rev. Wallace Croker of New London,
Conn., in connection with the pastor is hold.
ing revival services in the Baptist church.
| The Baptist people held Christmas services
| at their church Friday evening, but as we
were not present cannot give particulars.
We notice by the Putney correspondent in
the Phoenix the marriage of Herbert Steb-
bins to Miss Claribel Smith of East Putney.
Mr.. Stebbins was formerly resident of this
town and won the respect and esteem of this
whole community. Miss Smith is a very es-
Smith, and we bespeak for the worthy pair
much happiness in their new relations in life.
Christmas services at the Methodist church
on Friday evening were we'll attended. An
interesting program of Rotations and sing
ing was enjoyed, then the presents on two
| well-laden trees were distributed after which
| bountiful supper was partaken of and we
| don't think any of the 81 present went away
hungry. The evening seemed to be much
| enjoyed by all present, especially the large
number of children.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29

Mr.. butcher has taken Martin Seyerance's
place at Barry & Scofeld's.
A. Pierce has recovered from his sickness
and has commenced work again.
DIR. ID. Campbell is no better, but he does
not have quite as much pain.
Henry Wiley is gradually growing weaker
in mind and body. He appears to be entirely
free from pain.
Miss Carrie Holt is suffering from a very
severe cold, and had to close her school
last week on that account. She is improving
Wednesday. '->'
fist church Saturday evening was verv pleas
ing. The children were very interesting. A
chorus, "The Little Busy Bees" acted bv
six of the children was much appreciated.
Miss Alice Scotield deserves special mention
for her solo, The Search for Santa Claus
nightrobe, with lighted candle in one hand
and her dolly in the other; she looked very
pretty and sang very sweetly. Mr.. and Mrs.
klmball had charge OF the musical part of the
program. The church was artistically deco.
rated with testoons of evergreen and Chinese
presents. During the evening q collection
was taken for the Kurn Kattin bows amount-
ing to the sum of 1915.
Or. Hattie H. Moon has just put in her COSY
little Office the new Columbia Hydraulic dem
tai chair with Better's improved sectional
head rest 1t has circular base with the
CUSHION ~ inches from the floor and can be
raised two feet from the base. By pressing
the paddle the chair can be dropped from q
perpendicular to the horizontal, or any
angle between these two points. It can also
be adjusted for very small children. Apart
from its usefulness it is very fine piece of
furniture and represents all the latest I'M.
provements in dental chairs. DR.. Hattie II
Moon is the only woman in Vermont who has
an office of her own and we are pleased to
know that she has been so successful, even
| neyond her most sanguine expectations. Al
woman can be successful in that profession if
| they have the determination to work and put
aside the old notion that women have no
| right to enter the profession.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
NAaAB UuaEzn1

In every period of weakness and disease
to which women are subject this wonderful
Prescription " is the supreme and unfail-
ling resource. 1t imparts complete organic
health to the entire feminine structure. 1t
cleanses, restores, invigorates. 1t re-cre-
ates womanly power and capacity.
1t is the prescription of an educated
and experienced doctor who has been for
thirty years chief consulting physician of
the world famed Invalids' Hotel and Sur
gical Institute of Buffalo, N. Y, and who
has had more extensive special practice
in the treatment of women's diseases than
any other living physician. 1t is the only
proprietary remedy for women which is
pre- pared by an educated specialist and sane
toned by the highest medical authority.
Thousands of women who were sickly,
nervous, fretful invalids are now happy
cheerful and-he1pful wives as result of its
Use More of it is sold than of all other
medicines designed especially for women.
All good medicine dealers keep it and there
is nothing "just as good" Any dealer who
tries to persuade you that there is, is think
ing more of his profit than of your welfare
and health.
Every woman who prizes her health
should read DIR. Pierce's thousand page
book, the "Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser" 1t is illustrated by over three hun
dred engravings and colored plates and
explains the most valuable truths for worn-
rn 1t will be sent entirely free for the
mere cost of mailing only II one-cent
stamps for paper-bound, or 81 stamps for
the handsome cloth covered edition. Ad-
dress Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
ton, 663 Main St, Buffalo, N. Y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29

means untried to insure its future happi-
ness. Above all things it is the duty of an
expectant mother to give sensible heed to
her own health and physical condition.
Approaching motherhood has been
changed for thousands of women from a
time of weakness and dread and despond-
ency into one of cheerfulness and strength
and joyful anticipation by the use of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, for women,
which makes the coming of baby absolute
1y free from every danger, and relieves the
entire critical period from all its fears and
from nearly all its pains.
1t gives the mother strength to recuper-
ate; and rich store of vitality to sustain
the new life dependent upon her own. 1t
promotes the secretion of healthy nourish-
ment and improves its quality. Through
its effect upon the mother it creates an en-
downment of future health and hardwood
for the child.
The delighted gratitude of Mrs. Pearl Walton,
of Quincy, Adams Co., Iowa, will find an echo
in the heart of every expectant mother: Pre-
vious to the birth of my chile" writes Mrs. Pearl
Walton, ~ had no appetite, was sick at my
stomach, had headache, could not rest at night
was completely worn out in every way. com.
menced to use DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
and began to improve right away used two
bottles of this great medicine and felt like q
new person. At the time Of confinement was
in labor but little while and I owe It all &c
that great remedy-Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
AcriDtion -
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
CHARLESTOWN,

Carl Bidwell of New York is passing the
holidays with his family.
Paul Cummings entertained friends from
Claremont recently.
Edwin Hunt of New Jersey passed the hol-
idays with his mother, Mrs. Hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Fisk of Claremont Wis.
tied at his brothers, E. F. Fisk's, Sunday.
+. w. Huntley visited his father, H. e.
Huntley of Claremont, Saturday.
Mrs. Allbee of Rockingham visited her
daughter, Mrs. H. Bates, few days last
week.
Mrs. Mary E. Sparrow passed Christmas
with friends in town, stopping with Mrs. E.
F. Fisk.
Miss Atwood has finished clerkine in the
New York Ra cket and is at her home for the
present.
Miss Eliza Honey is passing a few days at
Carl Carey home in Snumpshire, while his
mother is with her son in East Lempster.
Archie Davis is taking the place of Walter
Bisbe-, who leaves after a short vacation to
attend school in Hanover, N. H.
William Butterfield was presented with an
elegant Morris chair bv the Unitarian society
at their Christmas tree Friday evening.
Miss Sybil Stebbins was the recipient of .
new cooking range Christmas from her many
In town.
The L U. 8. win give dance at the Town
Hall FRIDAY evening, December 81. Supper
for those who wish at o'clock, dancing be-
gins at 8; supper at 10.
Walter Bisbee entertained q few of his
friends Saturday evening at the Barrett
House previous to his departure for Hanover,
where he will enter school to study medi-
cine with the best wishes Of his many
friends for his success in the future.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

John Allbee is confined to the house with
grip, threatened with pneumonia.
Miss Addie Bigelow is at home again, after
season.
Mrs. Ellen Thompson came from Cheste
for Christmas visit with her mother, Mrs
Helen Penniman.
The following announcements for this
week should be of interest to our people I:
Tuesday evening, singing school; Wednes-
day evening, social at Mrs. Thrashers under
the auspices of the Benevolent society !;
Thursday evening, prayer meeting at David
Stevens's; and Friday evening the Christian
Endeavor society is invited to meet with the
Athens society at N. H. Pierces for supper
and social.
The Christmas entertainment passed of
pleasantly and was well attended by old and
young. The trees were gay with gifts,
making glad both givers and receivers. The
pastors family was remembered, as was
sizes on a table set apart especially for that
purpose.
The funeral of John Taylor, whose death
occurred early Friday morning, was held
Sunday afternoon, Rev. F. D. Goodrich Off
ciating. Mr.. Taylor was born in Yorkshire,
Eng about rs years ago and came to this
brother of the late Joseph Taylor Of this
place with whose family he had his home
Since the death of his brother, to whom he
was strongly attached, Mr.. Taylor had grad.
ually failed in health until his final illness,
which was of short duration. His death
removes from our community another Of its
old and respected citizens.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-12-29
RRATTLEBORO.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Pratt-Mme. Brazil
returned from Paris Friday. They will prob
ably remain in Brattleboro during the winter.
The fire department was called out Friday
noon for a small fire in Houghton's block,
caused by careless use of matches. The
damage was slight.
M l. Reed of Vernon has been appointed
Baker. Mrs. Matte Williams has been
appointed administrative of the estate Of
Albert Williams of Marlboro.
Beauseant commandery, knights Templar,
assembled in their asylum at noon Saturday
to participate in sentiments to the grand mas
ter of the grand encampment and receive his
response. They also sent Christmas greet
ings to the absent members of the order.
Mrs. Kate O'Neil, widow Of James O'Neil,
ing after a short illness. Her brother, Will
liam Baker, was buried week ago. Mrs.
O'Neil leaves two children, father, two
brothers and a sister.
G. B. Fairbanks, former well-known
townsman and later pension agent at Con-
cord, N. H., has prepared an interesting
sketch in pamphlet form of his varied expert
ence on field and in prison during the war.
The Lyons granite company at West Dunn
merston is preparing for a busy season soon
after the beginning of the new year. Their
orders for heavy construction work include
granite for a number of Massachusetts con-
tractors.
Mrs. Julius j. Estey gave Christmas tree
and dinner to number OF poor children at
Florence terrace Saturday. A number of
useful presents were distributed and the occa-
sion was full of enjoyment to the little ones.
A fire in the hay loft Of Smith & Hunts
barn, corner of Frost and Elm streets, at
II 80 A. NJ, Sunday, called out the fire
depa, tn, ent, which soon had seven streams
in the building. The damage was mostly to
the hay and is estimated at $500. The cause
of the fire is unknown.