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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
A Bit of Vermont History.

The recent Legislative reunion has sug-
gested the following to correspondent Of
the st. Johnsbury Caledonian
Montpelier has been the capital OF Yer
mont since 1908. The legislature met in
Danville in 1905 and one of the acts of
this session selected permanent abiding
place tor setting up the legislative machin-
cry of the Green Mountain commonwealth.
This session lasted from October 10 to
November 8, 30 days.
For 27 years the legislature had had no
permanent home. Forty-seven sessions
were held in 15 different towns and in two
states; for the 18th session, 1871, was
held in Charlestown, which was later
declared to be part of New Hampshire
and not of the "Grants" of New Hamp-
shire.
The first session of the first legislature
met in Windsor, March -, 1878, and con-
tinued in session 13 days; it met in Ben
nington, June 4, and sat 13 days; then it
eturned to Windsor and held the final ses-
sion Of II days.
pghWiadsor has been the temporary capital
of the state IA times; and it was in this
town that the constitution of the state was
adopted in June, 1777, and here it was
revised in December of that year. This
was the year Of Burgoyne's invasion and
the convention for framing this remark
able document could work better doubtless
knowing that not only was detachment OF
Burgoyne's army defeated at Bennington
(August 16) but that Burgoyne and his
entire army had come to grief in October,
at the second battle of Saltwater.
Thirteen other towns have been honored
with sessions of the legislature as will
appear in the following list: Bennington
Is, Manchester ;, Westminster 1, Rutland
Z, Burlington, Danville, Vergenues, Cas-
Teton, Woodstock and Norwich l each
and Middlebury and Newbury each
Our legislature now meets biennially ON
the first "Wednesday in October; aud
although prior to 1S0S it assembled in
October oitener than in any other month,
yet 1t is curious to notice that it varied in
time of meeting almost as much as in
place
Our state legislature has met three times
IN January, seven times in February, four
times in March, twice in April and five
times in June. The June sessions were
usually short so the farmers could go home
to attend to their crops. The shortes,
June session was of three days at Wind
sor In 1879, and the longest OF. u days, at
Norwich, 1885.
The first state house was three story
wooden structure built at an expense Of
about 5000 by the citizens OF Montpelier
and the vicinity. Gen. Whitelaw OF Rye.
gate was one member of the committee Of
three appointed to attend to the erection
OF the building. This was first occupied
In the autumn session of 1908. The sec.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
Mark Twain's Hard Fiqht.

The following regarding Mark Twain
from the London letter of syndicate
writer is interesting reading.
Few of Mark Twains many friends know
OF the plucky fight he is making with ad
yersity or how badly he has been used by
fortune. In word, Mark Twain, who. a
couple OF years ago thought himself rich
man, IS to-day worse than penniless. Since
his return from Africa few months ago he
has been living in very modest lodgings in
London, going nowhere and seeing but one
or two friends, working all day and every
day at history of his trip around the
world. With the proceeds Of this book be
hopes to be able to pay off his creditors
al and to have something for bimself. Mark
Twain lost practically everything when
Webster & Co. failed and the trip around
the world, which he undertook with the
hope of relieving his fortunes, did not turn
out financial success for him. So, over
90 years OF age, in poor health and in
strange country, Americas greatest humor
st is perhaps working harder than ever
before.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
SPRINGFIELD.

Miss Jennie Farwell, who has been in
Chill, is soon expected to arrive at Charles
town, N. II.
Mrs. Sawyer of Winchendon, Mass, is at
n. M. Carpenters, and under treatment by
G. S. Locke, NJ. d.
Charles Blanchard's fish cart was run
away with on Friday morning, but no serious
loss was occasioned.
The annual church meeting named for
Thursday evening, at the Congregational
church, was postponed on account of the
storm.
There was an annual meeting of the Kings
Daughters for election Of officers, at Mrs.
Hazelton's Wednesday afternoon, and Mrs.
George Witt was chosen president.
There was social gathering at the G olden
Cross hall Tuesday evening in honor of the
installation of officers. a program of music,
recitations and remarks added pleasant feat
ure of the evening.
Mrs. Hannah Woolson observed the Oath
anniversary of her birth Wednesday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Adna Brown.
She was happily surrounded by her four
children and grand children and family diu-
ner was served in honor of the event. Mrs.
Woolson received number of calls from her
friends who are always glad to remember her
birthday with flowers and other tokens. She
is the wellspring of JOY to all who are favored
with her acquaintance and has their kindest
wishes for the future. 5l5E 80" -
Miss May Soper was united in marriage to
Frank Savard Wednesday afternoon, by Rev.
o. S. Davis, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
n. G. Dodge, in the presence of a circle of
immediate friends. After the ceremony a
light lunch was served and Mr.. and Mrs.
Savard, accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge,
drove to the station, where the bridal party
took the train for Albany. She was becom-
ingly gowned in a travelling suit of brown,
with mink trimmings. They were kindly
remembered with gifts. They will return
after short absence and reside on Seminary
hill. The couple have the best wishes Of
their many friends.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
WALPOLE.

Rena
,,ostns; VI SUBSCRIBE Tor the TIMES at the
| Notice = VIZ
other colnn,n, Aoaihs aoVertlsemeht IN an
| AIRS: Mary II. Hastings was in Boston the
're WYNN
NJ, +. "a. Leoourveau has been in Springfield
| mass, tnis week on business.
Miss Rhoda Kendall has been visiting rela-
nves IN Charlestown, N. III.
Mrs. +. W. Pratt has been spending u few
days in Boston, returning Thursday.
See posters for Unitarian fair To he held
next Tuesday evening. Don't fail to attend.
The dancing-school ,vas omitted Tbnrsdo,,
evening; ON account of the severe snow,
Storm
u;ss
..;s Ma;s lucy nratt opens course IN physical
Rclows Fails tb;s aSternoo,, ssNin"si'in III
NJ, o,d NJ ~. u r,,S.:
M. Guild attended the maat;no "n nf aistoaJ d
-, .,a ~ "siouJu TJ 'ne lneetlng OF Astead
,eo ~" ~ i'.so'y eNehiiis oi 'his week.
me ioilowlng stock was loaded at the
s6ass,n 81 ~ MONDAY night: iS cows, 90 calves,
~ fSt cattle, IA hogs, and35O pounds poultry
Hon. Henry K. Rowland arrived from New
York city Wednesday, and was the guest of
his sister, Mrs. j. G. Bellows for day or two
IT, A .Slade. foreman at tho uonostooa
Farn,. has a fine mir of tbrea.veor-oid H..
ham steers which la ra;sea oni ,,h;oh -,
1900 mounds. ' "''io' "oisn
>1;a, I
,..a Mss .I . -: ulIer ln,enos TO close her
nou1y .nc NJ his Vi neAC week, ana spend some
n,.sa.@ ~ WI " noi sis'ei' MIS-. Ellen BUCK IN
Dios'on' :. S.ass.
A council of ministers will be held at the
congregational church on Tuesday afternoon
February 2, to act on the recent resignation
OF the pastor, g. l. Bard
Mrs C. TT Grayas ratnr,ad E,;d, r,
visit of several weeks in Newport. N r.
with her sister. During her absence onite
extensive repairs were made on her b,usa
o,v;n,. 20 t1,o e.u - nv,
day the n,o;IS o hath ti ,ati Vi siiow on ln.irs
Jalavad cd thramh. Gusn norm ,h anu south, were
arar;' LII ~ nou' tn .ne uay the boston
,l,e ,a,, que az o.4o NJ, not reaching
me me station until ABOUT nine clock, and the
new oTR mall, arriving still later, was not
received AT the office until Friday morning.
The mum supper held at the church par
lors on Wednesday evening. moved oreat res,
attraction and the tables. banntifnllv iadnn
with rolls, coffee, beans cold meats. and
cake, We're patron;zed Nv a s;lant thronn ,,Io
under penalty of 5 cents. made known his
hungry wants or exchanged the courtes;es of
the day with his neiSbbor, F;ne-t,l eTe
were on guard at each table, and much mer-
memory on the part of some nnfortunate who
was of a conversational turn of mind and
feared lest his wit or wisdom sbmid he for.
ever lost to the world. Foilow;na tho s,r-
per, an announcement was made that tbe
photogranh gallery was on exhibition and y
a letter was then read from Mr.. Harvey Kali
of Nashua throuob whose t;ndnnss 49,
possible many rs tbe n;ctn,es ,vere o,t.i,'aa
Mr.. Ball was nbotorrapher here many years
ago and n man un3versally resnnctod liz
letter contained mncb of interastf and a. .ha
close he wrote sif any ono ;nGn,;.as co. r'aa r,o
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
Col. Merrill for Collector.

In our opinion Col. Olin Merrill is more
entitled to the support of the good Repub-
llcans throughout the state and our senators
and representatives in congress for the
position of collector of customs than any
other in the state. As to his integrity and
fitness for the office there is no question
AS to his having contributed literally of
his time and means for years and particu-
larly during the last two campaigns there
is no question. Two years ago he first be-
came chairman of the Republican State
committee, and Republicans throughout
the state soon learned that brainy, en-
thusiastic, and energetic man was at the
helm, and the majority at the September
election in '94 demonstrated this beyond
question, Starting in in the summer of
1896, after one of the most bitter contests
that was ever had in this state over the
governorship, after the state convention
had nominated Major Grout by majority
so small and under such circumstances that
1T caused widespread feeling Of distrust
OF the honesty of some of the delegates
to say the least, and when there we're
threats being made in nearly every section
OF the state that the head of the state ticket
would not only be cut but slashed, Col.
Merrill began the campaign and if ever
a of ha ot,ta
under the most. unfavorable circumstances
that could be conceived of, he did, but by
his gentlemanly conduct, his enthusiasm,
energy and ability he inspired among the
Republicans with whom he came in con-
tact throughout the state and particularly
the young Republicans, that same desire
which he possessed to win victory for the
ticket unprecedented in the history of the
state and that should have widespread in
fiuence throughout the country; as to how
successfully the campaign was managed and
the victory won can be told by the Repub-
llcans in every state in the union. Now
let our enthusiastic Republican delegation
IN congress support, and our Republican
president-elect appoint Col Merrill to the
position which he desires, thereby showing
their appreciation of his great services to
the party, but not for that reason alone but
because of his eminent ability, integrity
and fitness for the position and becaus
there is no other candidate for the position
better qualified and as much entitled to it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
RUTLAND RAILROAD.

Time Table corrected to Jan 10, 1897.
Trains will leave Bellows Falls daily ex.
oept Sunday, unless otherwise noted, as fol.
GOING NORTH
55 q. m. MIXED for Rutland and interme.
diate stations.
l2.l0p. m. BOSTON MAIL, for Rutland, Bur.
lington, st, Adams, Richford, Montreal;
also. Ogdensburg
ass p. m. GREEN MOUNTAIN FLYER for
Rutland, Rurlin gton, st. Adams and Mon
treal, Wagner Parlor Car to st Adams and
pullman Sleeping Car st. Albans to Chica-
go without change due at Chicago 90 p, m.
next night.
7lO p. m. LOCAL. EXPRESS for Rutland,
and intermediate stations.
lille p. m Night Express for Montreal Og.
densburg, Ottawa and the west. Through
Sleeper for Montreal.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BELLOWS FALLS
T2.l5 a. m. Night Express from Montreal,
Ogdensburg and tha we t.
SIS a. m. &C NI EXPRESS from Rutland
and intermediate stations.
1 q p. m. EXPRESS MAIL, from Rutland,
Burlington. st. Adams and intermediate
8. s.op.m. GREEN MOT NTAIN FLYER from
Montreal, st. Albans, Ogdenburg, Richford
and Rutland.
$50 r. M MINED from Rutland and inter
mediate stat ions.
Trains run dali y except Sunday unless other
wise noted. 4
HDaiy except Monley.
E.: ALDRICH, Gen Pass. Agent,
j. BURDETr Fl. A. HODGE,
Gen. Supt. Traffic Manager.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
CALL EARLY AND GET FIRST CHOICE.
EAST wEsTMoRELAND.

The big snow storm is here, now for good
time.
Miss Eva Brown visited her sister at w. E.
Browns over Sunday.
Alma Hager and Cora Fuller, now staying
in Keene. spent Sunday at their homes.
There are signs OF a steam saw and grist
mill to be erected here in East Westmoreland
very soon.
Mrs. James Hall entertained the circle Sat-
urday afternoon and evening, and ice cream
was served in the evening.
Webster Aldrich and wife entertained the
circle connected with the Universalist society
Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30

ond state house, built of Vermont granite.
was first occupied in 1886. Montpelier
citizens gave $4,000 towards this edifice
and it lasted until 1857, when it was
destroyed by fire.
The present ediice was completed in
iSo9 and was occupied by the legislature
that year.
From 177s to 1886 the legislature of
Vermont consisted of but one branch; but
the constitution was amended in the last
named year, and the legislature that first
occupied the new granite state house con-
sisted OF two branches, senate and house
OF representatives.
This division of the legislature into two
branches was suggested by the second
council OF censors of 1902, but the idea
was not adopted until January 1886, when
convention duly appointed amended the
constitution in this regard.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
William E. White Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District, To
all ersonsinterested in the estate of William
E. White, late OF Greenfield, N e., deceased,
having estat in said district, GREETING.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of tine account of
Mary l.. White, Administrator upon said
estate, and decree distribution thereof to the
persons entitled, at the session thereof to he
held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls on
the 9th day OF February, A. d. 1877, When and
where you may te heard in the premises, IL
you see cause.
ZINA II. ALLBEE, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
WESTMINSTER.


Mr.. Hyde's subject tomorrow will be "Tbe
duty OF religious confession Luke 1912,
lsa, 1910. Every one is invited to attend the,
services. ''
Mrs. Maynard the matron of the Kurn
Hattm Home, is seriously ill with pneu-
mona, her niece, Mrs. Walker of Saxtons
River is with her.
!, 1he tax payers of the town are reminded
tnat the time for the payment of taxes ex-
pres on Monday next if they want to save
the discount and save the costs of collection.
Information is wanted of the person who
predicted mild winter, we have not heard
from him of late,
The principal interest of the week has
Deen the ice harvest which gave the usual
employment to many wishing to work.
On account of the storm the milk teams
were obliged to omit the usual trip Friday
morning.
a young child of F. d. Ellis has been sick
during the past week.
:, =. e. Rice has been housed with sickness
the past few days.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
THEY
MUS T CO.!
About 500 pairs Mems, Womens and
Children's Boots, Shoes, Oxfords and Slip
pers must be closed out before our Spring
Stock comes in and at the following low
prices

As Pairs Women button Were 50 to 5o
80 Pairs Women Dongo button and lace common sense
and opera toes, plain and tip at 81 H. Reduced
3 so. Nice goods. -
"a Pairs Ladies Dongoa button opera toe plain
and tip Regular So and $50 Your choice at So. 49,
60 Pairs Misses spring heel heel lace at ST. Re-
duced from 81 80 so, 1
20 Pairs Ladies button and lace shoes $1.79 25o
5S Pairs Boys buon congress 9Sc Were 81 30
and
2s Pairs Women's Kid Slippers 59c Reduced from
ST. l. 80 and -
Pairs shoes, congress at 80 Were 49,
3 and 49, W
2s Pairs this years Mems shoes at 81 49, TO-
los and 3 49, $3 so, 4, 4.5O and5
II Pairs Women's button
last at - 80 Were 800 Nice goods
10 Pairs Chldrens buckle overshoes at 49c All
Slippers and less
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
Samuel Mack Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District To
all persons interested in the Estate of
samuel Mack, late of Windham, in said dis.
trict, deceased. GREETING.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
d. eide upon the allowance Of the account of
" liliam +. Dodge, Administrator upon said
the persons entitled, at the session thereof
to be held at the Probate Office in Bellows
Fails on the 9th day of February, A. D. 1897,
when and where you may be heard in the
premises, If you see cause.
ZINA H. ALLBEE, Register
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
Lucia T. Greer Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT The Probate Court
Westminster, SO. for said District
To all persons interested in the estate of
Lucia 7. Greer, late of Rockingham, in
said district, deceased,
GREETING.
You are hereby notified that this court win
decide upon the allowance of the account of
Henry E. Richardson, executor upon said
estate, and decree distribution thereof to the
persons entitled, at the session thereof to
be held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls
on the 9th day of February, A. d. 1897, when
and where you may be heard in the premises,
If you see cause.
ZINA II. ALLBEE, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30

;. a Michigan editor says the country pub
fishers should ask their representatives. in
tne legislature to favor and support a
measure, making it a crime, punishable by
hne or Imprisonment, for a subscriber to a
newspaper to habitually lend his paper.
While 1t is scarcely possible for such a
measure to become a law, every publisher
will admit the severest punishment should
De visited upon the habi'ual lender or
neutrality-suspicious..
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
Notice.

The New York Tribune offer was taken
from our published club list some time ago.
but as the fact has been overlooked by
some subscribers, we would call attention
to it. The New York Tribune can not be
furnished by this paper for less than GO
ce its.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
WILLIAM S. GIBSON

DIV ' En- OF bCIIIDINCIS.
Contracts solicited and satisfaction guar.
Lnteed. All parties desiring me to come and
estimate on jobs of moving buildings or any.
thing pertaining thereto must pay me for
time and expenses unless taken by contract
If taken by contract no charges made.
L. u. Box ls9, CharleStown, n. H.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
BAKER JUNK co,

DE EALERs in ALL KINDS OF OLD JUNK.
Ibber and Metals speciality. Rags, Old
,pe. Bags, Sheep Pelts, Furs, etc. Agents
W anted to buy old junk. Cash furnished on
satisfactory guaranty liberal commits
sion allowed. George Street, RelIows Falls,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
:" MASON ERhkcAISE

of Vermont Academy 10th year. second term
"Maison" is intended for persons who wish
TO make of French special study. Address
Rev. L.C. kOCA. n. A, q native of France
saxtona River, VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30

The Nevada legislature has passed a
law licensing priz, fighting, or in the
language OF the statute "gloye contests. -
Nevada is in bad way; for the past
decade or more it has been losing popu-
.latlon; 1t fought hard for free silver, but
lost; and as last feeble effort to restore
the price of real estate has licensed
prize fighting.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
Grand Trunk Ry. System.
Through Train Service From Mon.
treal To The West.

Through Train Service From Mon.
treal To The West.
NO. ! EXPRESS
Daily Sunday included. Leave Montreal
8:l5 A. M, arrive Toronto 9:20 p. NJ Detroit
6:45 A. NJ Port Huron 80 A. NJ Chicago 2 100
r. M, Pullman Buffet Slee ping Car, Montreal
to Chicago via Hamilton, and Pullman Sleep
ing Car, Toronto to Detroit via Port Huron
NO. 8 EXPRESS
g Daily, Sunday included Leave Montreal
500 P. M, arrive Toronto 700 A. NJ, Detroit
] 40 P. M, Port Huron IL l5 P. Nj, Chicago 9:10
p. NJ. Pullman Sleeping Car, Montreal to To
rontO.
NO. 5 EXPRESS
One night out to Chicago.
Daily except Sunday. Leave Montreal
10 :25 p. M. arrive Toror to 7l5 A. M, Detroit
40 P. NJ, Port Huron I2 Is p. NJ, Chicago $40
Pm. Pullman vestibule Sleeping Car, Bos
ton to Chicago via Hamilton.
California in days.
~Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car, Boston to
Chicago, leaves Montreal every Friday at
Els P. M, for the Pacific Coast via No. 5. All
Central Vermont r. r. through trains connect
at Montreal with Grand Trunk Ry. System
trains for the West. Through tickets
for the West can be obtained at all
Central Vermont r. r. stations and baggage
checked to destination via Montreal and the
Grand Trunk Ry. Sys. For further informa.
TwYNsS. S.p. A. @. T. BY. system.
Boston. Nas.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30

"Wife wanted is the sign displayed on
house at Biddeford, Me. A man who
doesn't know enough TO use the newspapers
when he wants to advertise, doesn't deserve
to get married, though.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
b. FALLS MARBLE MORRIS.

VI. KING, r., Proprietor.
MONC MEATS, TABLETS and IEADSTONES.
consta MY on hand. Scotch and American
Granite Monuments speciality. Call and ex-
anime. Rockingham ST., RaiIt we Falls vt
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30
Bellows Falls Times.
PUBLIsHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY BY
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-01-30

Open to engagements during the fall and
winter for dsnces concerts. etc.
Four 10 10 pieces.
Address. FRED EXNER, Manager,
Bellows Fails, VT.