The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-04-29
NFWBURY.

Rev. w. II. White returns from con-
ference to another years work on this
charge, much to the satisfaction of all
concerned.
Rev. j. Mcdonald, who preached in
Newbury in 1889, made his friends
visit on his return from conference,
Harrie E. Waite, formerly with the
OPINION, is publishing the LebanOnian
at Lebanon, N. H., and is making a
success of it editorially and mechan-
ically.
Word was received here of the death
early Tuesday morning, of Ollie M,
wife of Rev. j. H. WinsloW, at their
low was pastor of the M. E. Church in
18S3-4.5, and his many friends here will
svmpathize with him in his sore af-
Fiction.
Mr.. A. L. Farmer of Island Pond is
the last addition to the clerk sta1t IN
Mr. Hale's store. He comes highly
recommended, and will live with his
family at Mrs. lisa Chamberlin's.
We are glad to announce that the
Monticello Spring House Will be
opened for business on May SUN, Dec,
Grafton day, at which time grand
dinner will be served at 81 per plate,
Grand Army men will be served a
lunch free. Messrs. Barnes u kinley
are the new proprietOrs and deserve a
liberal patronage. The history of
these celebrated iron and sulphur
springs would make an interesting
cbapter. There are thirteen bath
rooms, and conVeniences for 40 or oO
bOarders.
Saturday and Sunday were very pat
riotic times in Newbury. When word
was passed around that the Bradford
Guards wanted 80 recruits forthwith
there was a general Outpourmg OF
Young patriotic blood from this quiet
village. Reports are so conflicting we
do not dare to publish list OF the en-
listed soldier boys, by next week we
hope matters will get reduced to a
common denomination so that we can
give reliable information.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
w. c. T. U. will be held with Mrs.
James l.. George next Tuesday after
noon at 2.30 o'clock.
r. A. Green, agent for the easy run
ming Kneeland Omega Separator has IN
fen DAYS sold four machines in this
town. The machines Mr.. Green has
places in our town are giving unlyer-
sal satisfaction in every respect and Is
said to be a great Improvement on the
lone spindle machines as it runs with
less power. Every dairyman ought to
see them.
Wednesday, April 27, as announced,
was truly grand opening and recep- |
tiOn day at Hale's store. The blogrra-
nbv of a most successful mercantile
man can be spoken in few words
James B. Hale, born in Haverhill, n.
TT. July 10, 1855, came to NeWbury IN
1867 entered the store of f. u ii. L.
Keves & Co., May %, 1871, remained
there until August 1882, when he
houoht the II. II. Deming business,
since which time Mr.. Hale has devOt- |
ed the entire energy of the best years
his life. He has won success and dis |
tinctiOn in mercantile circles HIS
LARGE store was gay with decorations,
and his large stock of goods tastlly ar
ranged and displayed to adYantaSe.
Hundreds of people visited Jhe eStap-
bishment, all the nelghborlng towns
were represented, everybody was hap
NV score of Young ladies and gents
assisted Mr.. Hale in the reception OF
visitors and did escort duty. A pal
atahle and substantial lunch was
served to all, Mr.. Hale's most estlma-
bic wife having charge of this depart,
ment. A souvenir spoon, engraved
with the Inflated battleship Maine,
was presented to every visitor. Mr;
Hale's opening day was success
What change in store keeping within
nav memory. Visit any one OF the five
business places in our village where
goods are kept for sale. Notice, first,
that the barter trade has dropped out
notice second, the greater stock and
greater variety of goods; notice third,
the skill manifest in making goods
look attractive; notice fourth, the man
fold gift schemes to induce trade;
notice fifth, advertising. We are truly
living in hustling times.
Mrs. Andrews is spending few
weeks at her old home in Mortified.
Mr.. Keyes' store presented a gala
appearance on Mr.. Hale's opening day.
His large stock of goods were well dis
played.
We are advised that the Town Hall
project is we'll under way and hope
nothing will delay the speedy sue
cessfui completion of the work.