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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
NJ u N Y O N S
GRIP
CURE

Checks, discharges of Nose ana Eyes
promptly relieves the Throat and Lungs
aiiaEs Inflammation and Fever and tones
up the System. N 'oi'e'
~ cures Headache and Dizziness accom-
banSlhg the symptoms of GriDpe. bro
i uuSes steep and restores strength TO the
99uuH. III Is Invaluable in all forms of In
huenza or obstinate colds. -
ai"iyon.s Cold Cure prevents pneumonia
a, breaks up cold i'll IL few hours
,Muhyons Cough Gun, stops coughs
niEnt SWeats. allays soreness and speedily
meals the lungs. Price p cents
y separate cure for each diseose Al ali
oruSSists. mostly - cents n vial
Personal letters 10 Professor Munvon
answered with free medical advice for any
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03

The following is the programme for
the week of prayer:
Monday. January 5-IIumiliation and
THANKSGIVING. Court Street Baptist
church; Rev. l.. Il. Betty, leader: Rev.
j. w. Mitchell and Rev j. T. Bosnian,
speakers.
Tuesday, January 5-The Church
Universal. Court Street Baptist church
Rev. DIR. Ray. leader; Rev. u. S Farland
and Rev. Frank Hall, speakers.
Wednesday. January CITATIONS and
Their Rulers. Court Street Baptist
church; Rev. j. Il. Funston. leader: Rev
j. l.. Allison ana Rev. j. S. Water.
field, speakers.
Thursday. January Foreign Mis-
sions. Monumental NJ. Z. church; Rev.
DR.. y. l.. Owen. leader; Rev w. Il.
Proctor and Rev. ]. 7. Bosnian, speak
ers.
Friday, January S-Home Missions.
Monumental NJ f.. church: Rev. DR..
Ray, leader; Rev. ]. l.. Allison and Rev
j. w. Mitchell. speakers.
Saturday January 9.--Families and
Schools. Monumental NJ T.. church;
Rev. w. Il. Proctor. leader; Rev. DR..
y. T.. owen and Rev. u. S. Farland,
speakers.
Services each day at 80 p. M
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
PORTSMOUTH NEWS


yesterday afternoon Constable Ross
Evans. from Deep Creek, brought two
white men who claim Norfolk as their
nome to the county Jail, and charged
tnem with passing counterfeit money.
After nearing the case both men We're
admitted to bail until Monday morn
ing.
1t seems that these men went into a
store just beyond Deep Creek, and asked
10 nave ten dollar note changed The
storekeeper looked at it. and being one
OF the new issues, he was moi nc
quainted with them and had the men
arrested, but failing TO prove that the
note was not genuine. then accused them
or stealing SIS from him. The case viii
De called on Monday at the county Jail.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
MIR. ID. w. BaIlcn,ine Removed.

An order came on Thursday, Deem
Der 3lst. to Mr.. d. w. Ballentine, mas
ter car builder of the Seaboard Air Line,
which read:
Dear Sir:-After this date the position
OF master car builder which you hold,
VIII be abolished, and Mr.. Royal. mas
ter mechanic for the road. will be in
charge.
The same mail brought Mr. Ballentine
ms appointment as chief foreman of car
penters. This appointment carries with
1t reduction of pay.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03

Friday night four young men, en-
pioyes of the Southern railroad. started
FOR Portsmouth in a row boat They
had not proceeded very far before
they got lost in the fog. What to do
they did not know. They continued
pulling all night and when day came
they were in front of Port Norfolk
hotel. They now say they would rather
take the chance of being waylaid on
land than 10 die from fright on water,
which they would have done had they
remained out much longer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03

The regular bi-monthly meeting OF the
Presbyterian Sunday School Missionary
society Will be held this afternoon in the
leciure-room Of the church. on Court
street. ut $50 o'clock. y very interest
ing programme, consisting of two seec-
tons by the church choir and probably
some sacred recitations, with an address
by the Rev. John l.. Allison on the
Benefits of Missions and Why We
Should BE Missionaries" The public
are cordially invited To be present
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
shot With an AfrGun.

Since Christmas a number OF small
boys have air rifles and 40 through the
streets shooting birds. They are not at
all particular about how or where they
shoot. 1t is only Il question of time be-
fore some one IL seriously hurt by them
Yesterday little child named Thomp-
son, who lives on Green street. was
struck on the leg with shot ont one
OF these guns. II penetrated the skin
and VIII make an ugly sore. Any boy
caught shooting them in the street
should he punished.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
Meetings This wcck.

Monday night the Board Of Police
Commissioners will hold thc;r rr.r,,in,
monthly meeting
Iuesday at $50 p. III. the City Coun-
meeting.
Thursday the January term of the
Hastings Court will begin.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
In OIticn Times.

People overlooked the Importance of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action; but now
that 1t is generally known that Syrup
of Figs Will permanently overcome habi-
tual constipation. wcll-infOrmcd people
will not buy other laXatives. which act
for 4 time, but finally injurc the system
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
An Attempt 10 Hold Them Uu

Yesterday morning three countrymen,
who came from North Carolina I'm their
covered carts. reported that they had
been stopped by tramps just after they
passed Bowers Hill. and had not there
been several of them and all being in
arms the tramps would have gone
through them
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03

The funeral of little Willie Clark took
place yesterday afternoon from the resi-
dence of his brother. Mr.. +. Il. Clark.
in Cottage Place. The services were
conducted by Rev Mr.. Davis. assisted
by Rev. Mr. Allison, after which the
remains were inferred in Oak Grove
Cemetery.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
PROBABLY MURDER.
a Prize Flight That Mag Result ra.
u tnIIy,

New York. Jan. 2.--During one of the
boxing bouts at the Broadway Athletic
Clnb this evening James Duffy, OF Bos-
TON, was so severely punished by George
Justice. OF the Nonparcil club. of this
city. that he was carried from the ring
unconscious. Later he was removed 10
st. Nincents Hospital. The doctors saw
he is suffering from hemorrhage of the
Drain and VIII probably die. His oppo-
nent was arrested and locked up TO
await the result of Duny's injuries
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
HOLIDAY SOCIAL NOTES
concluded from frs, pareo

Miss Ammcn. daughter of Admira,
Anmen. United states navy. is the guest
OF MISS Walton. ON Butc street.
Miss Lille trquhart OF Richmond
was the guest last week Of Miss Kathc.
rinc Heath. OH Butte street.
Miss Carrie H. Holt. of Graham, ~
{. is visiting the city. the guest of
Or, and Mrs. Wharton. 2li York street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
For the Week.

Our specialtics are in Feather Boas,
Handkerchicfs and Windsor Ties.
Dress Goods lower than ever: also n
few more Capes and Jackets will be
sold at one-third G3) off their regular
price. a. j. PHILLIPS.
304 High ST., under Oxford Han,
Portsmouth, Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
Don't 1suy nm Xmas Present.

Don't buy an Xmas present until you
nave seen my stock. Onyx tables.
lamps, rockers, clocks and everything at
j. S. era WORDS
Furniture and Carpet House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
POIiL Miller.

Oh. the old Virginy niger,
hes the happiest in the land:
I5ut would make II saint a jicccr
When Polk Miller heads the band!
Go to Oxford hall Monday nigh.
reserved seats and other tickets at
NrieEer's drug store. corner High ana
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
THE U. or N. c. GLEt, GLUE

ihe University of North Carolina Glec
Club Will give an entertainment nj y
NJ I. n. liall on the evening Of the 7th
ihSt. rho club il Il strong one and said
10 he composed of splendid atlent OF that
aSfccanl" quality To be found only
tmnhS college boys. 1t will doubtleSsly
br largely attended.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03

We only have few more of those
$1,000 suits left. No other store has
them as good as ours
JOHN y. MORRIS G co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03

We have removed To our new quar-
tiers, 30 High street Q3. II. Owens old
standD, where We will be pl 4ased TO see
our friends and patrons.
HOFHEIME R'S
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
IL EiIi pnxXo

to look at our suits from $500 upward
"They are great"
LEVY & JACOBS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
Fifty Years Ago.

Who could imagine that this should be
The place where, in eighteen ninety-three
That wI:itc world-wondcr of arch and
dome
Should shadow the nations, polych rome.
Here at the Fair was the prize conferred
On Ayers Pills by the world preferred.
Chicago-like, they record show,
Since they startcd-so years ago.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
Attention. Ruycrs.

An all-wool suit at $3.50; still bet
ter one at $1,000. that are really Won
ders. BRESLAUER e. ANTHONY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03

Mr.; j. T.. Dunbar, the new leader of
me monumental NJ. T.. church choir.
VIII assume charge to-day
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03

TIL; SHAKESPEARE CLUE.
Tuesday evening the Shakespeare
Club Will meet at Monicforc Hail and
will entertain in the manner that has
made these events justly famed among
the society folk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
New Year. 1897.

For New Years gifts. presents. toys,
fancy articles call on j. j. Bilisoy, No
522 Middle street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
Only an Opportunity.

to show you our mid-season prices in
hats. w. l.. VIRNELSO' & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03

of odd sizes is now being carried OH.
w. IL. NIRNELSON & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
NJ BERKLEY.

The ordinance of baptism will be ad-
ministered at Berkley Avenue Baptist
church ut the morning service. and the
Lords Supper will be celebrated. In
place Of n regular sermon some remarks
will be made by the pastor respecting
these ordinances and the teaching III
Scripture concerning them presented.
At night the pastor. the Rev. G. ".
Duke. will preach II special sermon to
the Junior order of United American
Mechanics.
Sergeant Rudd received from one of
the Norfolk police yesterday New
Years gift, what is known as little
pcrsundcr, which the sergeant highly
appreciates.
Captains French and Coles have sue
cceded in floating the thrcc-masted
schooner Annie II. Bishop. recently
ashore at Willoughby Spit
Mir. and Mrs. w. II. Lane, of Chcsa-
pcakc avenue. South Norfolk. pav. u
reception Friday night in honor Of Mrs
Lanes sister, Mrs. J.. II. Deans. OF
Suffolk. Music was furnished by Pro
fcssor Bairboult for the occasion. All
repaired tn their homes nj Il late hour
after spending most enjoyable even
ing.
Work on Chestnut street in progress
ing rapidly. The water company have
about completed tlirm works and the
street railway company have nearly two
blocks graded
The mancater who has boon operat-
ing in Portsmouth with his axe and
coffin on his shoulder. has. from recent
report, removed his operations to this
place, Several colorcd citizens have
been badly frightened 10y this unknown.
PUBLIC INSTALLATION
Lee Lodge No. IS. *. of y, will FOR
mally install their newly elected officers;
on next Tuesday night. the 9Th IN
slant. ut their new castle hail on BcrIi-
il. II,,Il
invited to he present and witness the
beautiful and impressive ceremonies.
This is the first time in the history or the
lodge that all the officers have been in
stalled in this manner, ana every MEM
her is earnestly requested 10 he present
erciscs will be held in the lower hall.
commencing at $50 y. IN. and the fol
lowing attractive and excellent pro
gramme has been arranged;
Opening ode. God Bless our Knight
ly Band" by the lodge: prayer the ROY.
Il. NJ. Chandler: piano solo. Professor {.
i. Heard; installation of chancellor
commander; vocal solo. Mrs j y. For, .
man; installation Of viCc-chnncrilor.
prelate and NJ. of w; violin solo. Miss
Florence Durham; installation of Is. of
Il. and s.. and NJ. of r.: recitation. Miss
Mabel Cole: installation of NJ. at A.. l.
6. and o. c.; piano solos Miss Martina
Berkeley; charge to the lodge Il. l.. Gun.
ningham; vocal solo. Mrs. McNann: adj
dress. Colonel ID. ]. Turner: piano solo
Mrs. Joughins; bcncdiction, the Hrv. w
a. Slaymaker.
Mrs. George Davis and Mrs l.oltie
Morgan. OF Warwick county. and the
Hon. George w. Glenn. mayor Of Texas.
Va, are visiting the family of Captain
w. II. French, on Pearl street.
The Rev. G. w. Duke will preach II
special sermon To the members oi Tide
Ton q
ley Avenue Baptist church 20 night AT
1880 o'clock
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03

See DR.. Week about your eyes. All
glasses prescribed are guaranteed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
LAWRENCE .t wELTOS,
a3I High strect-speciaI Mark Down
sale.

Sale.
25c. Socks. tams and states, 12Iac a
pair.
soc. Veilings. 25c. and 35c yard.
2pe. Ladies Hose, i1c., or pairs for
Poe. boys bicycle Hose, 17c.. or pairs
for Sl.O0.
Comforts, Blankets and Cloaks at re-
duced prices to close
LAWRENCE y WELTON'S CASH
STORE, 23l High Street
Now is your ;ime-$l5o stiff hats cut
To Sll5; s. stiff Hats cut to s1.60; 81
Hats 50. For cash only
CHAS. Il. WELTON & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
Ayers Cathartic Pills

have, from the time OF their
preparation, been a continuous
success with the public. And
that means that Ayers Pills
accomplish what is promised
for them; they cure where
others fail. 1t was fitting,
therefore, that the worldwide
popularity of these pills should
be recognized by the Worlds
Fair medal Of 1893 "a fact
which emphasizes the record:
SO Years of Cures.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
'I'OptuI'iill|g
B rheumatism,

The busiest and most useful ,lcn
arc not always exempt from sickness.
Especially arc they liable to be at
tucked and completely disabled by that
most annoying and painful ailncut--
tthcmnatiSn,. Men in all walks OF life
are subject 1T any time 10 be seized
with this disease, and besides the great
bodily pain, there is almost u,bcarab1c
Eicntal anguish III the thought OF hay
ing ones strength and vigor gradually
snpplanted by Il condition of utter
hclplessness. Under the effects of
rheumatism, tie atrcn~cst men be-
come the weakest. AID the most useful
arc robbed of their usefulness.
MIR. ]. A. LcScur has lived III At
lanta, Ga, for years, ana some of the
pretticst residences and most substan-
tial business blocks of that CITY arc
monuments to his skill as IN architect
nd builder.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-03
WEEK OF PRAYER.

-. T; The e. week OF union prayer meetings
Monday january 4th. 7:SO p. IN.
Herkleey Avenue Baptist church. the
Rev. NJ. w. Butler, leader. Topic Our
Commission l. by Whom Given >. TO
Whom Given. :. our Obligations"
Tuesday, January 5th 7:$O D. M.
Chestnut NJ T.. church, the Rev. W. a.
Slaymakcr, leader. Topic: The Work
to BE Done, l. Work With the lndivid-
ual. ., Work al Home. 3. The Foreign
Work"
Wednesday. January 9th, 7:3O p. m.
Main Street Christian church. the Rev.
X. NJ. Chandler. leader. Topic: The
Available Resources. |. Authority from
God. ? Baptism Of the Holy Ghost. s.
Consecrated Life"
Thursday, January 9TH. 7:SO p. m
ARMSTRONG Memorial Presbyterian
church, the Rev. c. W. Duke, leader.
Topic: "Faithfulness L. Example >
Teaching. > Giving. t. Prayer"
Friday, January Sth. $50 p. m. st
Paul's T.. l.. church the Rev Robert
Gntcwood, leader. Topic: Rewards. j..
The Social Blessing. .. Gracefulness. 3.
Godliness
y collection will he taken each night
Tor the Kings Daughters
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-02-04
south Straflord.
ON Sargent is i'll with pneumonia.

Tom Sargent is i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs Mabel Ross is assisting in the care
OF her father, MIR. Bacon.
ST. Frary has been suffering from
rheumatism the past week.
Friday evening several from this place
attended a tin wedding at the home oi
Harry Lyman in New Boston.
Samuel Bacon is considered very Sc
riOusly i'll with pneumonia and heart
trouble by his physician, Dr.. No Wan.
Mrs. II. a. Stickney has been i'll with
la grippe at her sisters in Hubbardston,
Mas. ana under doctors care for two
weeks, but IS now reported better.
Eight mem bers from Bishop lodge Wis
it q Snowflake lodge Friday evening and
found a warm, we'll Liz hted hail but lew
members present ON account OF the party
il New Boston.
Last week Wednesday Rev. Edwin
Biake attended the session of the Total
Abstinence Union held at Hartlsnd and
ON his return was snowbound for "a
hours within three miles OF home.
Tho directors OF he STAFFORD creamery
association are in possession q, the state
gold medal " lusd at s75, which they are
TO hold for one year and il held for two
years more will become the permanent
property of be Creamery Co.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-02-04

he boards il, as some OF the rich do. il
is of little advantage 10 the poor. Il
he spends it, the money goes 10 those
more in need Of it than hc and is a dis.
tinct benefit to the public Ifhc would
give it away, probably il would more
directly aid the needy than Is the cast
when it is expended for necessities on
Injuries. Human nature A. al present
constituted docs not aS a rule prefer to
give away money rather than 20 cX-
pend it This being the ease, the more
that the rich spend aud the less they
hoard the better. II is the fault of the
poor ii they grumblc over what is a
distinct benefit to them because the ey-
penditure appears 20 give the rich
pleasure Instead OF being exasper-
ated by the OBSERVATIONS display OF
wealth. those less favored with this
worlds goods should welcome il. Thi,
Bradlcy-Martin affair will give en-
ploymcnt to hundreds who would 9TH
crwise be idle. II the rich were to be
deprived OF the enjoyment of their
money and limited to their actual ne
cessities, the blow would fall on the
very persons who are inclined 10 re-
sent lavish expenditures by the wealthy.
If every person were Obliged to expend
all that he had in excess OF moderate
competency the rich would grow poorer
and the poor richer The amounts
wasted by the rich are not wasted
Though they sometimes seem excessive.
rs in this case, il i only becausc the
public does not understand that 5000
600 cuts no more figure with the set
that reckon their properties in millions
than a much smaller sum would 10
people in moderate circumstances.
Were it not that The possession OF
wealth produces the desire to expend
it for whatever promises to bring pleas
ure to the owner. the money OF the
world would speedily be locked in :
comparatively few vaults and the rest
OF humanity would be- in want.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-02-04

Congressman Powers seems to be on
the minority side of the Pacific railroad
question that has lately been before
Congress, but he conducting stub
born fight, quite characteristic Of him.
The impression prevails in some quar-
tiers that Mr.. Powers is assisting in
schemes intended to cheat the govern
mcnt for the benefit of Il few railroad
magnatcs. No one who knows the
gentleman rs well rs does the average
Vcrmontcr would So impeach his honor
or his Judgment. 4 great deal of pref
udicc has arisen against those connect
ed with these Pacific roads and 1t Is
impossible for them to secure justice
Mr.. Powers might easily win favor
by sinking his sense of justice and
joining IN tho crusade against them, but
he Is 100 high-minded for that. The
majority seem 70 be against him, how
ever, aud the various propositions he
has made, rs chairman OF the commit
tee, for the settlement OF the troubles
have mel with reverse. 4 sharp de-
bate cusncd Friday between Mr.
Powers and Mr.. Barrett OF Massachu-
sets, a former Nermonter. Mr., Bar
ret assailed the conference report in
troduccd BY Mr. Powers and charged
that it WIS promoted BY stock.jobbing
interests. To this assault Mr.. Powers
replied vigorously. and aimed keen
SHAFT, Of satire At Barrett. who WINGED
under them and responded by sharply
criticisine the action OF Mr.. Powers, rs
a former member of the supreme court
OF Vermont for what he alleged to be
its ScandaluuS management of the Cen
tral Vermont railroad company under
its former recciyership. Mr. Grout
came to Mr. Powers support and de-
MED Mr. Barrelt's charges. \ great
deal ofcNcitcmcnt followed the arraien-
ment OF our supreme court Though
Mr. Powers did not reply to il then il
is probable that he will not let 80 bold
an attack and one rejecting so directly
upon him pass without giving it the
answer il deserves. In eXtenuation of
Mr.. Barrett's course it should be said
that he was "oaded TO extreme anger
by Mr.. Powers personal allnsion> to
him
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-02-04
DR.. DAVID KENNEDYS
FAvORITE REMEDY

After taking the tirst bottle felt some
what better, so continued its use, and by
the time had taken three bottles the pain
was entirely gone and have not felt sign
of IL since. / have tried all OF the differ.
ent sarssparillas, compounds and pervines
on the market, and consider DIR. Kenne.
dy's Favorite Remedy the superior oil them
ALL
Favorite Remedy restores the disordered
liver to healthy condition and corrects
constipation. II is certain cure for the
diseases peculiar to women. 1t cures
seroiula, salt rheum, erysipelss, nervous
ness, loss OF sleep, or that WORKOUT feel
ing. In cases OF rheumatism, dyspepsia,
Brigbt's disease, gravel, diabetes aud blad-
der troubles, ii has cured where all else
failed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-02-04
STAFFORD.

Mrs. Eben Swift is visiting relatiV Ell
In town.
New lamt were put 10 the church ~
past week.
Addie Reynolds is at work for Mrs. "
IL. Cham UefilD.
Mrs. Nellie Moore is slowly recovering
from 1er illness.
Cassie and Bertha Slack visited in Han.
over, n. H., recently.
Mr.. Warren a d a friend from Fairlet
were in town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Armstrong were al
w. n. Chamberlin's last week.
Miss Mary Olmstead is attending the
musi al convention ia Randolph.
Clarence Harlow and q friend from
p mpa ,ere at ID. e. Paine's last week.
John c. Carlton has sold twenty acres
of the T. j. Smith farm to John n. Titus
Miss A. B. Pierce and NJ. e. Hatch spent
" eanesu. OF last week in Hanover
N. III.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chs rIes Swift and daugh-
ter. Marion, ylsitel aL Henry FoA's re-
thy.
Mr.. George Avery Of Newton High
ends, Mass spent last week with his
brother, Charles F. Avery.
A cordial invitation is extended to all to
attend the free exhibition given by the
two schools in our village Friday evening
More than two thirds OF the patrons OF
tins postoffice are subscribers for the
CHELSEA HERALD, a great numLer OF
them clubbing with other papers.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-02-04

working strength of the party more
strongly than that Of either ofhis rivals,
Had he started in earlier his chances OF
success would have been somewhat
better, since many have now pledged
their support to The other candidates.
Olin Merrill is a far better representa-
tive Of the Republican party Of Yer
mont than his competitors. We hope
he will get the appointment,