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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-21
Addison Powers Of Easton, Hangs Himself.

Fort Fairfield, Sept. 20.-A message
says that Addison Powers of that place
committed suicide, Sunday, by hang
ing. He was So years of age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-21
FELL 60 FEET-WILL DIE.
Probably Fatal Ending Of Fight Between Two
Young Lewiston Lads.

Lewiston. Sept. 20.-Edmond st. Pierre,
aged b. fell down an embankment. &c
feet. Sunday evening, smashing in his
skull. 1t is feared he will die. He was
pushed off by a boy with whom he was
fighting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-21
CLEARING AND COOLER.

Boston, Sept. 20.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Tuesday:
Clearing in the early morning: cooler;
light northwest winds, diminishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-21
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Sept. 20.-Forecast for
Tuesday; New England, generally fair;
cooler; ,northwesterly winds, high on
the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-21

The steamship Lain will take out 49,
900 ounces of silver to Europe, from New
York, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-21
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.
South Gardiner to Augusts

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had Of E.
II. Walker, ticket agent. Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free of ex-
pense.
GEO. F. EVANS, General Manager.
f. z. BOOTHBY, G. P. & T. A.
Portland, June Is, 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-21
DEATH OF JOHN AVER.
Was 0akIand's Most Prominent Citi-
zsn and Busin: Man.
He Mad Been NJ ler Some Time Sketch
Of Ms Lie.

Oakland. Sept. 2O.-(SpeciaD. John
Aver, Oakland's most prominent citizen
and well-known business man, died at his
home. this morning at $50 o'clock. Mr.
Aver had been i'll for several weeks of
organic trouble and his life had been
despaired of for many days. He was con-
nected with most Of the important indus
tries of the place and was man that the
town could i'll afford to lose. There is
genuine sorrow at his DEATH for no one
can see who will take his place in mer-
camille and industrial life in the town.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05

The supreme court has decided
that the exemptions provided IN
the revenue law passed by the late
lamented legislature are not con
stitutional. Under the law prop
erty owners were exempt from tax
alton on $500 personal property,
and $500 improvements on real es-
tate. The decision Of the court,
declaring these exemptions uncon-
stitutional, will cause each property
owner to pay taxes on whatever he
may possess, either personal prop
erty or real estate improvements.
1t is only just that each man should
bear his portion Of the burden OF
expense of running the government,
municipal and otherwise, but the
populist revenue law put this bur
den upon the few. With the gen
erous exemptions large number
would have gotten off without pay
ing cent of taxes, while the levy
on the balance would of necessity
have been unjustly heavy. With
the exemptions done away with the
volume of taxable property will be
so much larger that the levy re-
quired will be much less, therefore
the individual taxes will be less as
there will be more Taxpayers to
help pay it.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05

THE populist party Of the state
Of Washington has issued mani
festo to the effect that it will here
after go it alone, on populistic prin-
ciples, fusion not again to be
thought of The silver issue, they
cay, was only temporary expedi,
ent, and not by any means the
most absorbing of the pop beliefs.
But where will the democrats and
silver republicans get off? With
the latter, alliance with either
the pops or democrats, with the
silver question a dead duck, must
be most distasteful, and as a party
of themselves they can cut but
little figure.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05
Weekly Crop Bulletin.
Seattle, Wash, June LIST, Is

Seattle, Wash, June LIST, 1897.
| The week, although fairly good one,
was not entirely favorable to the best
growth OF the staple crops. As the rain
fall during April and May has been rath-
er less than average, the soil has be-
come dried out to slight extent only
in some localities, but to a much greater
extent on high land.
In the eastern half of the state, espec-
tally, showers, although occurring two
or three times during the week, were not
copious enough, as a rule, and were
scattering, entirely missing some local
tiles where they were most needed The
result is that there is a considerable
acreage sown to spring wheat where the
grain has not germinated and that
which came up has not made rapid
growth. But where the rain was abund-
ant enough the situation has much I'M
proved over last week
The temperature was not altogether
favorable there having been two excess
siyely hot days; they were the 9th and
28th, and in the eastern section the tenn
pcrature in some places, as the Yakima
country and Walla Walla region, Their
mometer registered as high as 100 de-
grees. Hot winds had tendency to
curl up the blades OF wheat, but the crop
is not sufficiently advanced for serious
injury from that cause, On the 23th
much cooler weather ensued, with thun-
dershowers in various parts OF the state.
The strawberry season is now at It's
height in the Yakima and Walla Walla
countries, and the crop is abundant;
ripening has just begun in the Sound
region.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05

AT Colfax last Monday an asso-
citation was organized, by veterans
of the rebellion, to provide for the
holding of annual reunions Of the
old soldiers. The organizers of the
association were delegates from the
various G. A. r. posts of Whitman
county, and K. Z. Allen, of Pull
man, was made chairman, and J,
Ewart, of Coltax, secretary of the
organization. The first reunion
viii be held at Colfax, July 10Th
and 10th. The name adopted was
the Nv hitman County Union Vet
eran Associations" The citizens OF
the county should do their best to
make this first reunion of the old
veterans a success.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05

Even the pops will have to pay
taxes this year. The exemption
clause let most of them of, but with
the clause declared unconstitutional
all will have TO dig up.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05

A NEAT little pamphlet, descrip-
tive of the mining districts of the
Pacific Northwest, has just been
published by the passenger depart
ment of the 0, r. & n. 1t also
contains good map of the mining
regions.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05
HOSIERY,

Ladies' Black Cotton Hose, at sc, I0c, Is 25c
Ladies Black Cotton Drop Stitch Hose Silk Finished 40c
Ladies' Fine Lise Hose, pairs for 800
Ladies' 10 gauge Ox-blood Hose, at 25c
Misses and Chdrens Fine Ribbed Oxblood Hose 25c,
Boys Double Knees and Toes Black Hose, at 20c.
Childrens Black Hose from Sc to 25c
Mems Black Hose, 8 pairs for 25c.
Mems Light Weight Black Hose Sc.
Mems Black Hose, Seamless, 2 pairs for 25c
Mems Black Hose, 40gauge Silk Finished &c.
Mems Black Hose Fay Silk Mixed, soc.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05

The first annual commencement
exercises will occur at the college
June 18th to oath, inclusive. The
people of Pullman should lend
every assistance in making this
memorable event most successful
one.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05
EASTERN SECTION.

Spokane Country: Stevens and Spo-
kane Counties-Weather dry, nights
cool ; ground holds considerable moisture
still, and crops are looking well potatoes
growing finely, and all root crops. Straw
berries will soon be in the market.
Copious rains occurred in Spokane coun-
ty on the oath and 25th, bringing up
late sown grain.
Big Bend Country: Lincoln and
Douglass--Fine growing week, Light
shower on night of 24th. Volunteer and
fall wheat heading out, rye headed out,
but straw short. Grass looks good, and
all i'll all everything looks favorable for
a prosperous season. Wire worms have
done considerable harm, and now young
grasshoppers are bothering, and fears
are entertained OF their doing great
damage.
IPalouse Country: Whitman and Ad-
ams--Rain of 18th was a great boon, be
ing sufficient to bring up the late SOW
ing. Weather favorable and crops in
general have done well Fail wheat has
headed out. Extreme hot weather 9th
and 18th has inipeded growth OF spring
wheat 10 some extent, and caused it to
curl at the top. In portions OF Adams
county the drought continues. Young
grasshoppers are growing fast.
Walla Walla Country Garfield, Col
umbia, Walla Waila-Crops, I'LL kinds,
in first class condition. heat headed
out and looking well; needs Il good rain,
however, to fill the heads and bring up
the short grain; heads rather short.
Strawberries are large, and about the
largest crop ever known. Weather
throughout the week extremely warm !;
heat very oppressive. Ia Column bIa
county rain Is badly needed; closing
days Of week excessively warm, and have
had an injurious effect on wheat
Yakima Country: Hot days and cool
nights, but generally favorable weather
Tor country under irrigation. Alfalfa
ready ro cut. Strawberries ripe. Wheat
all right yet, but viii need more rain.
Hot wind from east ON Saturday, but
most OF grain is not far enough advanced
TO hurt Cherries are now ripcuing.
kHckitat Country: Corn and potatoes
doing we'll. Grain crop suffering for
want oi rain and the right temperature.
Cherries rlpeuing.
G. n. SALISBURY,
Section Director.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05

For information, time cards, maps
and tickets, call on or write
J. S. KEENEY, Agent.
Or A. D. CHARLTON, Asst. Genl.
Pass. Agent, Portland, Or.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05

Through tickets to Japan and China,
via Tacoma and \. L. steamship Co, an
American iine.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05
TINE SCHEDULE:

MD sui III Z IlIs'
North bound passenger departs q. IN.
North bound freight departs 9:l5 4. m.
South bound passenger arrives 6:20 p, m.
South bound freight arrives 80 p. m,
JULIAETTA BRANCH.
Moscow and Juliaetta mixes train DC
parts t:25 p. m.
Passenger arrives S:50a. m.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-13
Chester Churches.
CONGREGATIONAL.

The Congregational church was formed
in 1873 and united with the church at
Rockingham under the pastoratc of Rev
Samuel Whiting for five years. He
officiated one-third of the time at Chester
and the remainder at Rockingham, after
which there was no settled pastor tor 30
years. Rev. Samuel Sergeant supplied
the pulpit for a number of years and was
succeeded by Rev. Thomas c. Thatcher
and Rev. Nj. Smiley.
June 6, 1916 commences the proceed
ings Of Il first Congi egational Church Of
Christ as recorded by their clerk, Rev.
Thatcher. September 10, 1924, Rev.
Uzziah c. Burnap came to supply the pull
pit and accepted the call to become its pas
tor December 81, 1926. In June 10,
1887 he was dismissed to become pastor OF
the Second Congregational church in
Lowell, Mass.
Following is the list of pastors: Novem-
Der II, 1888, Rev. Silas III. Hodges, 1910
August l, 1871, Rev Andrew Rankin who
was dismissed March %, 1916 to become
financial officer of Middlebury college
October II. 1916, Rev. Samuel Nj. Stone,
june 10, 81: April %, 1888, Rev. j. De
Forest Richards, August %. 81; October
20. 1853. Chester ID. Jefierds was installed
pastor and October ), 90, with deep regret
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-13
COmplimented by Governor Grout.

| believe the different states are as much
if not more interested in their National
Guards than in any of their other institu-
tons. We are exceedingly proud Of our
heroism as exemplifed by the fathers and
founders of the state. The heroes of our
early day and more recent war time will
rank in history equally with our create st
stat smen. All feel solicitous for our
Natior al Guard which is in excellent con-
dition. 1t is this solicitude so kindly and
generously exhibited that prompts the
young guardsman of Vermont in the patri-
otto sacrifice he makes to sustain our mill
tary establishment.
The Guard recently appeared in Wash
ington and New York to commendable
advantage in the great Mckinley and
Grant pageants. In these debuts both
officers and men demonstrated sodierIy
and gentlemanly qualities and their general
department was most praisewortby. Our
people 50 suitably interested in the. G
efforts were delighted with the Efficiency
displayed. 1t requires a good all round
kind of young man 10 make &c Cd soldier
As has been the custom for some years
past, the regulars are camping with Us and
this year we have three troops and two
companies under General Henry to set us
a military example.
Hoping to see many of the people. for
all, whether expressly invited or not, are
equally expected on Friday, the review
day, when the President will honor our
camp, i am yours truly,
JOSIAH CIRCUIT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-13
CAPT. WALTER TAYLOR.

Capt. Walter Taylor is one OF the old
residents of Rockingham, and for many
years was prominently identified with
every military movement in this section of
the state. He is now nearly sc years Of
age, but his body is still vigorous and his
mind clear.
Capt. Taylor was born in Chelmsford,
Mass, in 1912, but his parents moved to
Keene, N. H., when he was only two or
three years of age. In 1884 he was mar
ried to Elvira Walker Of Walpole, and
moved to Bellows Falls in 1888. Four
children blessed the marriage, three daugh-
tiers, Sarah E., Mary j., and Hattie NJ,
and one son, George w. All these chill
dren died of consumption during the four
years of the war, and Mrs. Taylor died of
the same disease IN 1882. All were buried
in the Episcopal yard.
Capt. Taylor was sheriff and deputy
sheriff for over 20 years, being high sheriff
of Windham county in 1S61-62. One of
the memorable events in the history of his
life, and one he takes just pride in refer
ring to was the famous convention in STRAIT
ton in 1910 when Daniel Webster was pres
ent. Mr.. Taylor had been chosen marshal
for the east side of the state, and had the
honor of escorting the famous orator onto
the grounds.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-13
When and Where Musters Have Been Held

A communication from the Aujutant
Generals office in Montpelier contains the
following:
The first annual muster, held under an
act entitled can act for recognizing the
militia" approved November 27, 1872, was
held at Essex Junction 1873. Since that
time, annual musters have been held as
follows: Burlington 1874, Brattleboro
1875, st. Adams 1876, Bennington 1877,
Burlington 1878, Bradford 1879, Mont
pelier 1880, Rutland 1881, Brandon 1882,
St. Johnsbury 1888, Brattleboro 1854,
St. Adams 1885, Burlington 1866, Ben
Dington 1887, Newport 1888, West Ran
dolph 1889, Bradford 1890, Bennington
1891, Montpelier 1892, Rutland 1898,
Brattleboro 1894, Fairlee 1895, Burlington
1896.
1t appears that Thomas 0. Seaver held
the position of Brigade Commander from
1872 to 1882, Levi 6. Kingsley from 1882
to 1886, William l.. Greenlief from 1886 to
1892, Julius j. Estey from 1892 to 1868.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-13

Chester was one of the first towns in
Windsor county to be chartered by Ben
ming Wentworth, under the name OF Flam-
stead. The grant was dated February %,
1854, and comprised 80, 242 acres. In
1851 second charter was granted and
the name changed to New Flamstead
Five years later Thomas Chandler secured
from Gov. Tryon of New York third
charter, with the name of the grant
changed to Chester. About the same
time the county OF Cumberland, embracing
the organized towns in and near the Con-
necticut valley, was organized and Chester
became its county seat. In 1772, how
ever, Westminster became the shire town
remaining as such until the organization
of Windham county, and the removal of
the county seat to Newfane. The first
settlement of the town was begun in 1764
by Thomas Chandler and his sons, John
and Thomas, who were soon followed by
others from Woodstock, Ct, Worcester
and Maiden. Seven years later an official
census of the town showed population Of
1872, being the fourth largest town in what
is now Windsor county. From this time
the population increased rapidly, the
census Of 1900 showing 1918 inhabitants
The first log house erected within the
town was built by Daniel Head, who
fought at Concord. William Atwood and
Hugh Henry became residents prior to
1880, the latter being the towns first land
lord. Abram Fullerton, father of the late
Nathaniel and Thomas Fullerton, and
Ichabod Onion owned most of the land
previous to 1900, where the pretty south
village is now located.-Springfeld Re-
publican.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-13

from 1883 till his decease in 1888, period
OF 10 years.
The pastors followed as thus: Revs.
McCollom, Persons, Eley, Sawyer, Bur-
roughs, Guee, Hubbard, Townsend, Will
son, Scott, Tilden, Robbins, Beach.
BY the death of Rev. j. E. Beach, in
the winter of 81, the church suffered one
of its greatest losses. He was much loved
by his people and by all who knew him.
The present pastor, Rev. Ashton, has been
with them but few months.
METHODIST.
A Methodist church formerly existed in
this town but has been disorganized Tor
many years. The building now occupied
by the Masonic Order was the church build
ing
A full list Of pastors cannot be obtained
but following are as many as possible:
Joseph P. Aspinwall. A. Carter, G. D.
Ingraham, j. l.. Roberts, G. r. Hardy,
EPISCOPAL.
St. Lukes Protestant Episcopal church
wrs organized in 1868. The first Episco-
pal services were held here in 1867 by Rev.
Charles S. Hale of Bellows Falls, in the old
| Academy Hall.
In 1868 the present church was organ
lied with II COMMITMENTS which number
has since increased to the present number
AT.
! Rev. Mr.. Flanders was called at Easter
and remained until 1892 when he accepted
call to become rector of the church St.
Lukes in St. Adams.
Rev. 7. S. Ockford succeeded Rev
Flanders in 1882 and remained until "a
The present rector is Rev. j. o. Davis.
The present church building was erected
in 1871. The Fullerton family were the
most instrumental in founding the church
here.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-13
WHITING FREE LIBRARY, CHESTER.

by the council, was dismissed conditionally
owing to his long and continued i'll health
He died November %, his relation as pas
tor never having been dissolved by the
church; May 26, 1864, Rev. Charles c..
Torrey, to October 1, 1860; January l.,
1866, Rev. Edward T. Fairbanks, to Jan
uary, 1867; January 20, 1867, Rev. Chas.
E. Lord; 1873, Rev Mr.. Hale, to 1877 ;
1877, Rev. II. l.. Slack; August 81, 1888,
Rev. w. j. Murray; 1855, Rev. John
Cowen; Rev. w. l.. Noyes; Rev. j. E..
Beach. II. l.. Ballou is the present most
esteemed pastor.
The first congregational church building
was erected in 1887. In 1929 the tower
and bell were added. The present build
inc was erected in 1919 and is valued at
SO 600 This church is the oldest in town
and at present is in hourishing condition
with members.
UNIVERSALIST.
The Universalist Church was organized
in 1927 and the present church building
was built in 1915.
The list of pastors is as follows: Revs.
Warren Skinner, Darius Forbes, Solomon
| Laws, Alopzo Williams, Levi Ballou, Mr.
Gurnsey, j. O. Skinner, N. c. Hodgman
j. ii. Willis, E. S. Foster, Chaffee, Thomp.
son, Glidhill of Ludlow supplied Fol-
many years the church has had no settled
pastor but few years ago Rev. G. II
Perry, state geologist, was secured.
| BAPTIST.
The Baptist Church of Chester wa
organized in 1888 and house was built thu
same season which was occupied until 1873;
when the pre- sent bri k ediice was bull
which is valued at $4,000. This is tn.
leading church Of the town in size, having
at the present day membership of 14s
members.
The first pastor was Rev. Aaron Leland
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-13
Don't Want the Boys to Drink Much.

The following which was sent to the
commissioned officers of the National Guard
only has created considerable comment.
Headquarters First Brigade,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-08-13
Whiting Free Library.

Laurin G. Whiting was born in Chester
April 10, 1904. He was educated at
Chester academy, studied medicine at the
Castleton medical college and graduated.
He went to New York city, continued his
studies and commenced the prat tice Of his
profession. He secured large practice
but his health became impaired by too
close application and he moved to Ldrrst-'
grove for country rest. From Landgrove
he moved to Londonderry and thence to
Chester where he resided till his death in
1884. DR.. Whiting was man OF very
positive opinions but socially one OF the
most genial of men, having always ready a
fund OF quaint humor.
In August, 1888 he married Abigail Big
Glow, who survived him but one year. Mrs.
Whiting was the daughter of Reuben Bige-
low and Abigail Brooks Bigelow and was
born in Princetown, Mass January IL,
1897. Mrs. Whiting was woman OF
strong intellect and believed in the educa-
ton of her fellow citizens. By her will
she gave the principal part of the fund
which builded and sustains this educator OF
her fellow beings.
Daniel Head of Orange, N. j., and
Joshua G. Dana of Boston, both former
residents of this town, also remembered
this library with gifts. One of the largest
gifts was received from Charles Fullerton
Of Chicago. Also from Hon. Franklin
Whiting, vice president of Will amsburg
savings bank OF Brooklyn, and brother of
the founder of the library.
To Judge Hugh Henry Of this place
should much praise be given for the success
OF the library The building, books, ETC.,
were under his management and the result
shows the amount of credit due him. The
present handsome brick building was
erected in 1892 and was done by Architect
George H. Guernsey OF Montpelier and
cost $4,000. Two thousand three hundred
forty six volumes were placed in the library
at the start. OF these 240 belonged to the
old Chester academy library. There are
at present 1926 volumes. By the towns
appropriations books are added from time
to time, while Al volumes have been given
by the Burnham family formerly OF this
place. In the winter OF 90 at the instiga-
ton of Mrs. Hugh Henry, Mrs. f. p.
Mather and Mrs. Lund Barney, a dramatic
enter tanment and art loan exhibition was
given for the benefit of the library from
which S75 was taken.
A handsome flag staff and Vermont state
flag have been presented by F. w. Pierce,
while many other gifts have been received.
Chester is proud of her library and well
she may be for probably no prettier one
can be found in the state. Not only the
outside but the inside is attractive with its
convenient access to books and its pleasant
reading room made NEST attractive by the
librarian, Miss G. Genevra Pollard.