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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
Hold Crnshen DIV a log.

William w. Gibson, a weIl-known
farmer Of South Pomfret, met a hor-
rible death Tuesday OF last week
while at work in his wood lot. Glib
son, who lives alone. was in the habit
Of calling on Capt Bruce, neighbor,
daily, but failed to make his appear
ance Tuesday, and Wednesday fore
noon Capt Bruce started 20 look for
him. At Gib,on's place he found a
pair Of horses in the baln-yard with
their harnesses on and the tugs brok-
en-, the animals appearing very hum
CRY. Capt Bruce went to the wood
lot and there discovered Gibson
pinned fast TO the grouHd, big log
having fallen on him. crushing his
head. The body probably had lain
there many hours. Gibson was about
90 years old. He leaves two daugh-
tiers and three sons, one Of whom lives
in Pomfret.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
The Bookman.

This periodical, published by Dodd,
Mead & Co, is said to be Literary His
tory of Our Own Times and the meaning
of that can be taken in at first thought,
but whoever has had the pleasure OF pur-
suing it the past year will consider it as a
necessity for the year 1898. Subscription
price 3. The December issue is a Christ
mas number in cover as well as in book
notices and reviews. The illustrations
and portraits are very attractive, especial
ly those in connection with the paper on
Nathaniel Hawthorne In the American
Bookmsn series. The sketch of Haw-
tborne is one of great interest. The
omission OF the Letter Box-a veritable
spice box-in this number, We notice with
regret
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

The holiday number OF The Chautau-
guam comes out in a gala day dress ex-
Quisitely harmonious in theme and color
ing. The design, especially made for this
issue, represents the boy Jesus IN a field
o lilies, round which, as a border. are
grouped fair emblems Ct ''that first Of
Christmas days" The true Yuletide spir-
il is further fostered by ten beautiful half
tone reproductions of scenes in TIE life of
the Nszarene a. Obiectiied by some Of the
most inspired artist minds of this and
former ages, the first Of which is fruntis-
piece preseutment of Hofmannis ideal
conception Of "Christ and the Rich Rul-
er." The teKt supplementary to these
cuts is entitled "Christ in Arti'-a rarely
educative and suggestive paper from the
pen Of Charles Mason Fairbanks.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
nln r.lnnnr Rnid Al peIIows FaI-s.

There was a liquor raid Of some
what mammoth proportions AZ i Del-
lows Falls last week Monday. The
search party consisted OF High obef-
ir Gordon, Deputy Sheriff Mcclure
and Kittredge Ilaskins OF Bfattle-
boro and States Attorney Robb. AT
the Rockingham nothing was found;
at the Commercial House. five bottles
Of lager beer. At Towns hotei, W..
s. Durham proprietor, a ke9 Of
cherry wine was found, which they
claimed was for cooking purposes,
and two bottles of gin. AT IL. D.
Aldrich's depot restaurant they Sc
cured two cases of lager. At Shack
ford's pool room the door was locked
and the proprietor had skipped, but
returned later. They broke IN the
door, and after a long search found
in the back of the refrigerator false
panel and they secured bushel bas-
ket full Of one-half pint bottles filed
with gin and whiskey.
A. p. Pollard, manager OF the Com
mercial House, was convicted OF a
third offence OF liquor selling, fined
SlOO and sentenced to 80 days at the
house of correction. He appealed and
and gave bonds for appearance at the
March term Of the county court
Pollard is one of the best known
hotel men in the state. This is the
second time that he has been SEN
fenced TO Rutland wOrkhouse for yio-
lating the liquor law.
The fines and costs in all amounted
TO Sl47.27.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

At this time OF the year a cold is very
easily contracted, and # lett to run its
course without the aid OF some reliable
cough medicine Is liable to result in that
dread disease, pneumonia. We know Of
no better remedy to cure a cough or cold
than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. We
have used it quite extensively and it has
always given entire satisiaction.--Olag
Ind. Ter Chief. This is the only remedy
that is known to be a certain preventive
of pneumonia. Among the many thou
sands who have used IL for colds and la
grippe, we have never yet learned OF sin
gle case having resulted in pneumonia.
Persons who have weak lungs or have rea-
son to fear an attack OF pneumonia, should
keep the remedy at hand. The 25 and 90
cent sizes for sale by Evans q Co., Ran
dolph, and G. Nj. Miller, Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
The Atlnntic NIonthlY.

The December number makes its APP
pearance in holiday attire and the read
ing of il gave us very great pleasure in
deed. The paper by George Willis Cooke,
entitled "Brook Farm" is one of the best
we have seen of late on this ever fascinat-
ing theme. A finer portrait OF Lowell we
have never seen than is found in connec-
tion with personal Glimpses of Our New
England Poets" by Charles Akers, the ar
fist. These "Glimpses" are of delight
full character, both in manner Of narrating
and the personalities themselves. Ashton
X. Willard gives a valuable paper with ii.
Illustrations about college Libraries in
the United States
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
THEY ALL SAY 50.
They Had Waited Long For II,
But When Ii Game Il Did
the Work.

IT had been all through the southern part
NJ Vermont aud New Hampshire and had
visited Rutland. Barre and Montpelier be-
lore il arrived at Burlington, VT When it
located in Burlington it created considerable
excitement. and the residents Of that city, like
every CITY and town along its route, became
anxious and curious to know who would be
next. as the te tinony from representative
citizens was daily published in the local
papers. Week after week went by, and the
go5d people Of Burlington settled down to
he fact that what their neighbors said must
rs true. that local testimony and statements
from people they knee must be reliable.
One whose testimony hoped TO push the
GOOD work along in Burl!a-o on is well known
n that CITY. She can be depended upon 10
answer any communication 2iied to her or
10 corroborate personally wE-r he says here.
We refer to Mrs Elvira A. Johnson, OF II
North Champlain street, professional nurse,
having wears and years Of experience. Read
vbat She saws. You viii then know what
Vermont and New Hampshire peopl waited
for and how one Of them treated the -1ager.
Mrs Johnson SAYS: 81 was laid up visa my
kfInevs l9r some time. / finally go, SO bad
that every two or three days peculiar a.gk-
ching, dizzy headaches confined me 10 my
room. At the same time | was raekcd with
sharp. shooting pains if / stopped, straight
engi myself from bending, or changed posi-
ton suddenly. Urinary troubles followed,
and I placed myself in the hands OF physi-
ciens. They did nothing for me. grew
worse instead Of better. / was forbidden to
cal any starchy foods and, finally, in spite Of
all my efforts / got into a serious con-
dition. was taking medicine at the time
procured Doan's Kidney Pills, bat it was not
doing me a particle Of good. ! stopped
using it and took Doan's Kidney Pills instead
When | think Of the change which took
place. when | compare my condition now
with what it was, it seems almost too good to
be true My back has ceased 10 ache, the
headache no longer troubles me, and my
kidneys are working naturally. ! eat well
and sleep we'll and | give all the credit to
Doan's kidney Pills l viii be only TOO
Glad 10 give any one who 50 desires the
minute particulars Of my case"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers-price, so cents. Mailed ~ Fosief,
Milbun CO., Sole Agents for the United
States, Buffalo, \ Y.
Remember the name, "Doan's, and take
no other.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
Consumption positIveIy Curcd.

Mr.. Il. b. Greeve, merchant, OF Chill
howie, Va certifies that he had consemp-
ton, was given up to die, sought all medi-
cal treatment that money could procure,
tried all cough remedies he could hear Of,
but got no relief; spent many nights sit
ting up in a chair;was induced to try DR..
Kings New Discovery and was cured by
the use of two bottles. For the past three
years has been attending to business and
says Dr. Kings New Discovery is the
grandest remedy ever made, as il has done
so much for him and also for others in his
community. DR.. Kings New Discovery
is guaranteed for coughs, colds and con.
sumption. 1t don't fail. Trial bottles free
a. Drew IL Leonard's drug store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
Stranorol.
b. q NJ. and c. V. mileages to rent.
MARIAN q Il ATnH

MARIAN e. HATCH.
A nice line OF and 10-cent china and
glassware at Pixies, So Royalton.
George Harding was in Chelsea satur-
day.
Rev. Mr. Porter preached at the Advent
church Sunday.
Raymond Morrill, is visiting his father
at Barre this week.
Herman Reynolds returned home from
Waterbury Friday.
Mrs. Clara Morrill, visited in South Roy.
alton and Barre recently.
Miss A. B. Pierce is spending the week
in New York and Boston.
VIM. Sharp moved into Mrs. Ida kit
tredge's tenement the past week.
After Dec. 10Th our village is TO have
two mail routes, to Sharon and TO Pompa-
nousuc.
Geo. S. Worcester OF Thetford was in
town the past week, selling ire extin-
guishers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Titus were made
happy by the advent of a little son in their
home recently.
Mrs. Carrie Sanborn was called to
Greenfield last TUESDAY by the death OF
VIM. Hatch Sanborn, returning Friday.
There is to be c. + sociable at the
home OF Mrs. Julia M. Udall Friday even
ing. A cordial invitation is extended to
all interested in the society.
George L. Hyde, who has spent the sum
mer in Washington state under the gov
eminent survey, returned to his home last
Tuesday for short vacation.
Hon. VIM Hatch Sanborn of Greenfield,
Mass, died suddenly of heart disease sun
day, Dec. 5. Mr.. Sanborn was native OF
STAFFORD and was in trade here for many
years. He always retained a strong inter-
est in the welfare Of the town and his an
nual visits will be missed
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
HWY 10 Lnnl, Good

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition Of all the vital organs. II the
liver be inactive, you have a bilious look I;
il your stomach be disordered, you have a
dyspeptic look; il your kidneys be affect
ed, you have pinched look Secure good
health and you will surely have good
looks. Electric Bitters" is good altera-
tive and tonic. Acts directly on The stom.
ach liver and kidneys. Purifies the blood,
cures pimples, blotches and boils and
gives good complexion. Every bottle
guaranteed, Sold at Drew a Leonard's
drug store. Doc. per bottle.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY x CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j
Cheney for the last 10 years, aud believe
him perfectly honorable IN ali business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
West ~ Truax, wholesale druggists, To-
ledo, o. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
wholesale druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cOus surfaces of the system. Price Toe.
per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi.
monials free.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

Carl Cameron is at work in r. d. Chad
borne's grocery store.
Mrs. c. II. Waterman has been on the
sick list this week.
Ned Ray has returned to Bellows Falls.
Mr.. Edward Morris has a sister visiting
him.
Mrs. Baxter has been recent guest Of
Mrs. 5. f. Pingree.
5. f. Pingree is very sick.
Rev Mr.. Lord preached a very Interest,"
ing sermon on the works of the floating
hospitals of New York city.
Dorothy simonds Bugbee came Sunday.
Dec. 5, TO brighten the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. {. L. Bugbee.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

Mrs. Anna Osborn returned from Pitts
ford last Saturday
Mrs. Eliza Huntoon and daughter,
Miss Franc, are expected home this week
tfom Dorchester, Mass.
Miss Rimer Eitepence is in Chippen-
hook, helping care for her sister, Mrs.
Geo. johnson, who is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. f. Fisher and Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Jones attended the opera,
Wan g" at Rutlan last Friday evening.
Miss Phoebe Hammond, formerly a
nurse here, died Of pneumonia at Mt.
Holly at her sisters, Mrs. Fred CrOwley's,
last Saturday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
Sonth Ntranord.

Mrs. Harvey ordwsy is very sick.
Phineas Richardson is suffering severe
~ with rheumatism.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Rhodes Dec. ).
Lyman Bond OF Thetford visited at the
Barrett House the past week.
Mrs. Margaret Roberts went to Clare
mont Wednesday to spend the winter.
Frank Quimby was seriously i'll the past
week ana his store was closed for several
days.
5. B. Buell. has been appointed post
master in this village, his labors in that
capacity beginning Monday morning.
The Baptist and Unigersalist societies
are to unite in giving a Christmas enter
tainment at Barrett nall FriGay, Dec "a,
the exercises to consist of tableaux, reel
tations, etc.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on 50-cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar IL 1t fails
to cure your cough or cold. We also guar
antee 25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory
or money refunded.
ID. o. Goodno, Rochester.
+. V. Hassam, Gaysville.
Z. l. Clafiin, East Braintree.
J. w. Fargo, Randolph Center.
Blodgett Bros, Brookfield.
II. e. Hubbard, Granville, VT.
f. c. Ratchellor, West Braintree, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
EACH WEEKS EVENTS
COMPREHENSIVE Recorded, Skiifully
Arranged and Succinctly Told.

Complementary Recorded, SkliiullN
Arranged and Succinctly TOld.
Events move so rapidly nowadays, so
many things of interest come up every "A
hours that the busy man misses a good
many OF them, fails to hear OF them, or, in
the hurry OF his affairs, overlooks the re-
ports Of large number which his daily
paper chronicles. Every once in a while
be sits back and wants to know as quick
ly as may be what has happened OF i'm
portance since he last had a chance to
pause. IL is because OF these conditions
that the weekly newspaper, the good
weekly newspaper, keeps so strong hold
upon the people in general.
Conspicuous among those papers which
merit the adjective good" is the weekly
edition OF the Boston Journal. The news
OF the world is there. record Of the i'm
portant events that have come to pass
within he previous seven DAYS, carefully
edited, sKilIuliy arranged, so that none of
the readers time need be wasted in look
ing for what attracts him. He has before
him each week the summary OF the worlds
history for thai time, and no one need
feel that be is behind the times when be
reads the Weekly Boston Journal. Stanch
in its adherence TO Republican principles,
and strong in their exposition. It holds
firmly its place in the hearts OF the people
all over the New England States.
DeWitt's Little EARLY Risers,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
The Verrnon;er.

Every Vermonter should begin the new
year by subscribing for 1.-The Nermonter, y
the only illustrated state magazine pub
lished. Circulation 2, 500. Only Il year.
Postmasters, newspaper publishers and
newsdealers authorized agents. Sub
scriptiOns received at this office. Ad-
dress, c. 5. Forbes, Publisher, ST. Adams,
Vermont
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

Cascsreis Candy Caii,ariic, tile most won
der1u medical discovery. Of tie age, pleas
ant aud refreshing TO the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver ana bowels,
cleansing the entire system. dlspel colds,
cure headache. fever, hahitual constipation
and biiiousness. Please buy and try a box
OF Z. c. c. tO-nav: TO- -. so cents. Sold and
guaranteed u cure by all druggists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, says:
" child IS worth millions OF money to
me; yet / would have lost her by Group
had not invested twenty five cents in
bottle Of One Minute Cough Cure" 1t
cures coughs, colds and all throat and
lung troubles. Drew & Leonard, Randolph;
Leavitt q Reed, Bethel, NJ. j. Sargent &
Son, So. Royalton; A. 4. Hood 4 Son,
Chelsea
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
Mhnl Do the ChIIdren Drink J

Don't give them tea coffee. Have you tried
the food drink called Grain Il is delicious
and nourishing and takes the place OF coffee. The
more GrainO you give the children the more health
you distribute through their systems. Grain o is
made Of pure grains and tastes like choice coffee
but costs about one 10 as much. All gro.ers sell
it. IS and 2jc.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16
Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until il gets beyond the
reach OF medicine. They often say, soh ii will
wear away but in most cases il Will wear them
away. Could they be induced 70 try the successful
neq!elne called hemp's Balsam, which is sold On q
ately see the excellent effect after taking the rst
eose- Price 45e. and Soc Trial size free. At all
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

Karl's Clover Root Tea is a pleasant Laxative.
Regulates the bowels, purides the blood Clears
the complexion, Easy to make and pleasant TO
take. &c. sold y &. +. Black & Co. south Roy
altnn. nreW & Lalnard. Rardnlnh
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-16

For earache put a couple OF drops OF
Thomas Electric Oil on bit Of cotton
and place it in the ear. The pain will
stop In a few moments. Simple enough,
i-nlt IL z In
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-19
GREED PROVES HIS RUIN.
Unsuitable Appetite of the Goldfish Make
H m an Easy Prey.

InsatiaDle appetite OF the tOui1sn MAKES
Him an Easy Prey.
A Goldfish is never more happy than
when he is hung to Il line. lie will
travel 100 marine leagues il he hears
hat some man in Il little fishing dory
has "A hook out. lie never learns that
the dainty, juicy morsrl swinging to
and fro 30 or 10 fathoms down in thu
sea conceals Il steel barb. His ancestors
have successfully gone on making the
same objectionable mistake ever since
the waters of the great deep were gath
cred together. Other creatures, in the
light of n dreadful experience, have
picked up an instinct that there is dam
ger in a hook, but the cod does not and
is pulled in. And his family of young
sters-he leaves behind 1000 Of them
sooner or later will follow him into n
cask.
So the chap in the dory drifting quiet
ly over the bank watches his two lines
and awaits the inevitable jerk which
tells of the presence of the voracious
morrhua. He knows that il the signal
nibble does not come soon that cod has
other fish to fry, because it is always
eating or going to eat. 1t is the ma
zine personification of famine and
starves with its stomach full of food.
Old fishers say that a cod will gulp
down a baited hook with his mouth
filled with a salmon he has just caught.
There have been several cases where
this gourmand of the seas has man.
aged to get away with a hook. sinker
and several fathoms of heavy line, TO
be caught a few minutes later by a new
fishing tackle.
Notwithstanding the fearful mortality
among this fish. so anxious to get
caught that only the most remarkable
error on its part can save its life, ii de-
ties determination. 1t spawns and
swarm and thickens the sea with IT.
self. 1t has been said that if the Gods
many enemies ceased working on him,
and if he did not die himself from over
eating. he and the different members
of his family would soon fill the ocean
from bottom to surface and from shore
to shore. In fact, there would be no
more sea.
Being a juicy, delectablc morsel is
not the only good thing that can be said
Of this fish of the genus gadus. He has
an Unsuitable appetite for scientific re-
search, and an exploration within his al
most unfathomable stomach has re-
vealed the flora and fauna of life exist
ing far down in the soundless deep
While he is discussing a breakfast OF
mussels with -seaweed on the side he is
laboring in the cause of science. and
when David Starr Jordan hooks him
out of his great watery dining-room he
will he the means of adding much to
the roster of the vegetable and animal
kingdom of the sea.-Boston Tran
script
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-19

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
states Land Office. Lewistown, Mont. d.
April 36. 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Mont, on Tues
day, June S. 1897. viz:
ANNIE EVANS,
weo made homestead entry No. g7s. for the
sch nwa. ma swh. swh swL. sec II, tip 10 n, re
IL e.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Alfred Park. David Kernaghan. George III.
Wentworth and William X. Perry. all of Stan
ford. Mont.
DAVID HuGER, Register.
First publication Apr D.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-05-19

Those reply postal cards never
seemed to amount To much, did they 2
And yet they were n good idea, too
Yes, and | bet they were invented by a
woman. don't you? She could get the
last worl, you know."-Cincinnati Com
mercial-Tribune.
These men who are so anxious tn see
some one slaughter the sultan of Tur-
key should remember that many hui
man beings receive either reward or
punishment on this earth. The sultan
has something like 1900 wives.-Phfl-
adelphia Inquirer.
Does your wife worry about bur
glars?" Not much" answered Mr..
Meekton. 81 wonder what she'd say if
she found one in the house," 81 don't
know. But l have an idea hat she'd
ask him how he dared to come in the
house without wipinR his shoes on the
niat."-Washington Star.
Friend of the family Ito young widow
who is inconsolable and talks Of giving
up h world and going to bury herself
in a convent)-"But don you think.
my dear, it is very foolish for a pretty
woman like yourself to think of aban-
doning the world at the age of 30?''
Young Widow (correcting)-"TNventy-
ninei"-Sketch.