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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
ACWORTH.

The odds and ends of planting were
attended to last week.
Sidney Copeland of Pembroke, Mass, who
has been away from this town over 80 years
is boarding with r. j. Carey and visiting the
acquaintances of his boyhood days.
Mrs. Ella Dutton has gone to Charlestown
to work in the family of Fred Miller.
Rev. Mr.. Perry of Keene Valley, N. Y,
preached here the last two Sundays.
The schoolhouse in this village is being
shingled. George Call and Elmer Comstock
are doing the work. The house was built 80
years ago this season and this is the first re-
shingling.
Miss Helen Merrill of Grout Hill, who a
year and half ago, was so unfortunate as to
fracture her hip by fall on the ice in Hol-
walk slowly and is now visiting at George
Bailey's.
For the first time this season the earth
seemed to feel warm on Wednesday and the
thunder shower that evening sent the grass
upward at 40 gait.
In many places the ground has been
been whitened by the falling apple blossoms.
Clayton Spaulding is the champion crow
shooter as he frequently comes in with four
at time.
William Brooks of Holyoke is in town, and
is giving the trout brooks trial with fair
degree of success.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles E. Blanchard are be-
ing congratulated on the birth of nine
pound boy on Sunday night.
On Sunday the Congregational society
voted to give Rev. Mr.. Perry, who has
preached here two Sundays, call to settle
here. At the time of writing we do not
know what his decision is or may be.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
AS It Seems in Rutland.

They are good deal stirred up over in
the east part of the state with the congress,
sional contest. Congressman Grout oil
course wants reelection and Judge Read
OF Bellows Falls opposes him. The Grout
folks pooh-poohed the opposition through
the earlier stages of the game, but the
Read candidacy has recently developed in
such way that sneering has been changed
for mighty lively work and the dust file.
over there at great rate.
Judge Read has the reputation of being
a man with brains and backbone, as well
as integrity. He is not personally known
very widely and the fact is that the strength
of his candidacy is largely negative. That
is, people favor him primarily, not because
they know him and want him but because
they understand that he is fit for the place
and they do not want Grout. The present
congressman was never strong in popu-
lar way and has become so distasteful in
recent years that the fact OF his keeping
his seat has seemed marvellous. Very
many people regard him as weak and use.
less in bis place, while some reckon him 8
mere .'me too" tor Senator Proctor and
want him out. But he is expert and very
dClso III pcttf pOLuics, SOMEHOW narQlV
anybody else has wanted the place and
Grout has stuck.
From what the Herald hears it seems
likely that Read has the strongest popular
following while Grout is running the most
active campaign. OF course Grout has the
aid of the state political machine-the
''ring"- Unpopular strength were evenly
balanced, he would win. His forces will be
better seasoned and better differed and,
probably, better managed than Reads. II
Read is beaten it may very likely be be-
cause of this. But if Grout is beaten it
will very likely be due to the disafection
in the smaller towns. He is not liked in
those sections and if the feeling gets to the
caucuses he may go down, even while hold
ing strong hand as to the larger political
centers.-Rutland Herald.
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SOUTH ACWORTH,

Frank C. Cummings with friend, David
Br own, was home from X. U. A. over Sun.
day.
Sydney Copeland of Bryantville, Mass, a
former resident of this town, visited G. B.
Cummings last week.
DR.. Dimick's mother is with him for a
short time.
Miss M. J. Adams is in NARROW.
Chidren's day was observed at the Baptist
church Sunday. The church was profusely
decorated with flowers.
DR.. Dimick was called to Providence, r.
l., Saturday. DIR. Oliver of Alstead took
charge of his patients.
Sullivan county Pomona grange will meet
with Cold River grange Saturday June Is.
Ina Parker spent Sunday at home, coming
from Rock Farm, Alstead Center.
Edwin George has been shingling Union
hall block.
George Wood is in a critical condition !; j.
F. Richardson has the care of him.
Mrs. Melissa George is quite sick.
Miss Eunice Blodgett is reported as i'm.
proving in health at Wentworth.
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CT. SHERW|N'S Westminster St.

tain range. Mr.. and Mrs Blake and
their child left home in a sleigh to visit
friends, their journey leading across the
mountain range. The party we're caught
in snow-storm, the road became impassa-
BILE and they abandoned their sleigh,
unhitching the horse aud proceeding on
horseback. The cold was intense and
their sufferings severe. Night was coming
and the father, leaving his wife and child
with the horse, FASTENED on foot to seek
assistance. His cries were heard at
house in the mountains, but owing to a
Misrepresentation, the family did not re-
spond. In the morning Mr.. and Mrs.
Blake were found. He was lying in the
Snow but few hundred yards from his
wife. His feet were frozen and he was
nearly unconscious. Mrs. Blake was
found unconscious. with her arms and legs
frozen, but the child was alive and sleep
ing, wrapped in the clothing which the
mother had taken from her own body to
preserve her child's life. They were car
ried to the nearest house, and restoratives
were applied. The mother gasped after
being taken into a warm room, but died
without showing any other sign that she
had lived through the horrors Of the night.
The body Of Mrs. Blake is buried in the
cemetery at South Newfane. Mr.. Blake
afterward moved to Cleveland, and was
twice married. He died in 1868, and was
buried in the Monroe street cemetery in
that city. Rebecca Blake married Capt.
Samuel De Groate, who died in 1859.
She had since lived with her daughter in
Cleveland. A brother of Mrs. De Groate,
Harrison G. Blake, Jr., served two terms
In congress as representative from Ohio,
the first term under Buchanan and the
second under Lincoln. He was an anti
slavery man, and a strong opponent Of
gham.-Springfeld Republican.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
End of a Tragedy.

The death of Mrs. Rebecea De Groate
in Cleveland, o., May IL, news of which
has been received in Vermont this week,
removes the last of the principals in trag-
edy which forms an intensely interesting
portion of the history of the Green Noun
tain state. Mrs. De Groate was the infant
of the mother who persisted among the
Green mountains of Stratton on bleak,
stormy night in December, 1921. The
scene of the tragedy was on Stratton
mountain, in Windham county, about 25
miles from Brattleboro, and within few
rods of the place where, in 1910, 10000
people gathered from every quarter to hear
an Grafton delivered by Daniel Webster.
The mother of Mrs. De Groate was Mrs.
Harrison Gray Blake, and she and her
husband and the child, Rebeeca, the latter
an infant few months old, lived in Airing
ton, on the west side Of the Green noun
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ALSTEAD.

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. s. Buxton drove to Keene
Saturday where they remained with relatives
until Sunday afternoon.
Next Sunday will be observed as Children s
Sunday. There will be appropriate services
in the morning and a concert by the children
in the evening.
Falls Sunday, also George Buxton from Ches-
ter.
Mrs. F.. L. Prentiss was called to East
her mother, Mrs. Clark, who has been i'll at
her daughters homo there for some time
past.
sister from Boston.
Miss Wyman, our grammar school teacher,
went to Springfield, vt. Friday and remained
turn Monday she was accompanied by her
mother who spent the day here.
Miss Charlotte Cooke came home from
Bellows Falls and spent Sunday accompanied
by three of her friends, Misses Lewis, Sleep
er and Perkins.
Mrs. Laura Tuttle of Ascutneyville, Vt,
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ruth E.
Turner.
Mrs. Howard of Ludlow was the guest of
her father, Mr.. Henry Rawson over Sunday.
Julian Hemphill was in the village the first
of the week.
Some of the farmers in the village have al
ready commenced haying.
Mrs. M. E. Chaplin of Boston has been a
guest at the Villas mansion for few days.
G. N. Villas returned to New York Tuesday
of this week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
NORTH CHESTER.

Mrs. Frank Adams and daughter Lillian
were in Westminster last week as guests of
her sister, Mrs. Hosea Parker.
The ladies of the Universalist society will
have supper at the church vestry next
Thursday afternoon, Mrs. j. o. Smith and
Mrs. G. G. Allen patronesses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scion Newton visited Mrs.
Lockwood in Springfield Monday of last
week.
Mrs. Henrietta Clay has just passed two
weeks in Grafton with Mrs. Samuel Bryant,
who is very poorly.
Mrs. Horace Wadleigh of Ludlow has just
passed several days recently with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. r. W.Waterman.
j. W. Smith and DIR. W. L. Ravens were
chosen delegates from this church to attend
the meeting of the Green Mountain Associa-
ton of Universalists at Felchville Thursday
and Friday of last week.
Elmer v. White has done a good job at his
own expense on the sidewalk, the whole
length of his premise switch the village peo-
pie kindly appreciate.
r. P. Pollard, who has been sick several
weeks is slowly improving, and is now able
to sit up part of the time.
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CHARLESTOwN.

| ohiioren's Sunday at the Conprepationa
chuion was postponed until Sunday, June 10
fLower or Children's Sunday was observed
a. 'au htariar, church Sunday at 2 80 p. NJ
5 3,on ,ecitations were given by the chill
,aa ai'u the rite OF baptism was admins
S,,ono Spol ohVe Miner, Ruth and Leslie
| ~ nouus, clarence Slavin and Olive Kendall
r. W. Embree has arrived and is stoppina
al inc cosy home of Mrs. f. w. Harris.
mrs; Bacon of Bellows Falls visited he,
aunt mrs. Maria Baldwin, last week.
Livingstone Stone visited old friends in
| town last week. -
MRS Emma Ward and son from the south
maze brief visit to her mother, Mrs. MARY
Unuop' they were en- route to MONTPELIER
Vt to visit her son.
Members of the Charlestown LODGE No. a.
l. ", w. r. and Elmwood Rebekah lodge No.
q, attended church in Springfield. VT with
tne !; w. y. +. and Rebekah lodges of that
place last Sunday.
1t is expected there will be an exchange
next sunday between Rev. Mr.. Marggraf of
Bellows Falls and Rev. T. ID. Howard of this
place.
Miss Lucretia Evans of Weston, Mass, is
IN town for few weeks stopping at her old
nome on Summer street and expects to be
lolned by her sister, Mrs. Martha Webster of
The property of the late Hiram Smith on
East street was sold at auction Saturday,
June III the home place was bought by Mrs
Mary Smith for $lS25; the pasture and
meadow land was bought by Ed Smith for
$3.50 and $3.50.
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WESTMORELAND.
GRANGE MEETING.

The Pomona grange met with Great
Meadow grange June 8. There was the larg.
est attendance on record for this year at the
morning session. The afternoon meeting
opened promptly at 10 P. M. The program
was very interesting and we'll carried out
Some parts worthy of special mention are
An original poem by Rev. Sennett, which
was we'll received, as his poems are always
reviving to a sleepy audience; a song by Mr.
Butfum which was highly appreciated; reel.
tation by Mabel Goodnow which was finely
rendered. An excellent essay showing deep
thought, and bringing out many noble points
on home life, was read by Mrs. John Holmes
We shall hope to hear from her again.
The question discussed was, "What farm
ers in this country are doing for the interest
OF agriculture and is their work duly appre.
ciated by other farmers Willard Bill led
in the discussion. He spoke clearly and in
terestingly and was closely followed. DIR.
Craig gave some fresh ideas on the subject
as he sees the inside of different homes. The
next speaker was F. o. Smalley, who is both
good manager and good farmer. The
meeting closed promptly at P. M, and al
pronounced it a success.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
SIMONSVILLE.

Mrs. Rena Smith of Springfield, Mass, is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. P.
Thornton.
Mrs Carrie Briscoe of Proctorsville is visit,
ing her mother. Mrs. E. M. Haseltine.
Mrs. Joseph Thornton and daughter
Mabelle, and niece, little Rena Smith visited
relatives in Springfield Friday and Saturday
returning home Sunday.
Leon Albert Davis, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Alpha Davis, who formerly lived on the place
now occupied by Randall Amsden, now re-
month at the Washington college in Chester.
town, Md, with many honors. His many
friends in this place are glad to learn of his
success, as he has earned his reward by dill
gence and faithfulness. We are proud to
know that our Simonsville boys fill response.
BILE positions in different states.
Miss Linda King has new Bostoniar
wheel.
There will be service at the church next
Sunday at 10 40 A. NJ. The business commit
tee are requested to be present.
Last Sunday morning Miss Addie Weston
read sermon at the church.
FULLER-sMITH.
The marriage of Miss Sara Estelle Smith
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith, tc
Charles Alfred Fuller was solemnized at the
church last Wednesday evening at o'clock
The church was crowded with large assem-
blage. Shortly after o'clock, to the strains
of the Lohengrin wedding march, the bridal
party passed down the aisle. The bride was
escorted by the bridesmaid, Miss Evelyn
Hazeltine, and was met at the altar by the
groom with his best man, Collins Pettengil
of Montague City, Mass. The bride ano
groom are well and favorably known. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. H. L. Bal
lou with the ring service. The bride was be
comingly attired in white organdie trimmed
with lace, ribbon and smilax and wore white
carnation in her hair and carried white
carnations. The bridesmaid wa.
gowned in white null trimmed with lace ant
ribbon and carried pink carnations. The
ushers were Orrin and Howard Smith, broth
ers of the bride, Will Hazeltine, brother o
the bridesmaid and John Peabody. Tht
church was beautifully decorated with ported
plants, cut flowers, white and purple lilacs
river pinks, ferns and pretty field flowers
After the ceremony reception was held a
the home of the BRIDES parents OF a few
friends and the dramatic club. Nearly l2t
invitations were sent out for the wedding
o 1T of town guests were Mr.. and Mrs. JOSEPH
Smith, Miss Ruth Sergeant, Misses Edna ant
and Minnie Martin, Miss Ethel Warner
Everett Peabody, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer War
ner and Miss Eta Clark of Chester. The
young couple will live in town. A large re
ception was held at their home Friday even
| ing and numerous presents were received in
| Guiding a handsome rocker presented by thu
dramatic club.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
Windsor County Court.
May Term, 1898.

May Term, 1898.
Hon. iona. Ross, Presiding Judge.
Hon. Charles H. Markham, Asst 1,,doo,
Hon. Milo S. Buck, 00'' o"uso''
j. R. Pember, Clerk.
James G.. Harvey, States Attorney.
R. A. Spafford, Sheriff.
Mrs. E. A. Mutt, Reporter.
The formal opening of this term had
taken place May Oath, with the usual proc
lamations by the sheriff, and the court
adjourned to June 7th. On June 9TH the
court assembled in all its apartments and
prayer was offered by Rev Peter Mcmillan
of Woodstock. The docket of civil, Grim
inal and chancery cases was called and as
a result % causes were left upon the calen-
dar of Jury causes. This list was subse-
quently revised and diminished by settle
ments, references, disturbances and con-
tinuances.
| The case OF Eugene Putnam VS.. F. j.
Mcdonald was placed on trial Tuesday
afternoon and jury empanelled, and the
Testimony was proceeding when sudden
and unexpected terminus occurred through
the serious illness Of one of the attorneys.
Wednesday morning the case went off on
a question of law and passes to the
supreme court. 1t appeared that the suit
was for deceit and false warranty and rep
reservations on the sale of a bicycle at
Ludlow July 81, 1896. At the conclusion
of the purchase the plaintiff asked for
a receipt and the defendant gave him a
paper in substance as follows: "Eugene
Putnam, DR.. to F. j. Mcdonald, bicy Gle,
S47 so. Paid, F. j. Mcdonald" The
court ruled that this paper precluded any
evidence being given of warranty, repre-
sensations or deceit in the sale. S. E.
Emery, G.. A. Davis and E. R. Buck tor
plaintiff; Stickney and Sargent for defend
ant.
Wednesday afternoon the case of Town
of Cavendish VS.. Joseph R. Richardson
and Patrick M. Grover was put on trial
and Jury empanelled. This is an action
to recover the statute forfeiture of not
exceeding $500 for bringing pauper from
Chester to Cavendish with intent to charge
the latter town with her support. Plea
not guilty. The case has developed some
sharp and shrewd maneuvering.
Some criminal business was transacted
"wednesday morning. Wheeler, the As
cutneyville man, was brought into cour,
on charge Of petty larceny and asking
for counsel W. B. c. Stickney was as
signed to defend. One White of Royal.
ton pleaded guilty of an offence under the
blanket act, and was sentenced to three
years Imprisonment at hard labor in the
states prison. The chief justice before
imposing sentence addressed the prisoner
upon the character and enormity of the
crime. There has been a general break,
Al q -. ~.
difficult to predict the length of the term
Indications are that the term cannot be
livery lengthy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
HOw's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured oy
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
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tions and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do. O.
WALD1NG, K1NNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, Price 75c. per bottle.
Sold by Druggists. Testimonials free.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
THE TIMES.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1898.
Vermont News.
Norwich University.

Commencement at Norwich University ex-
tends from June 26 to 80. The following is
the program:
Sunday, June 26, p. M, Bsccalaureate
sermon at the Congregational church by Rev
A, II. Meri lam. Tuesd y, June 2S, 8 A. NJ
Austin rifle competition; 5 P. M, sophomore
freshman prize speaking. Wednesday, June
80, 10 80 A NJ trustee meeting at Dodge hall
p, NJ, class day exercises at concert hall
SP NJ, alumni reunion; 8 80 p. M, banquets
of Greek letter societies. Thursday, June so
8 A NJ, formation of column at barracks,
trustees and faculty escorted by the band and
corps; 10 A. M, commencement exercises
IL 80 P. M, corporation dinner; 2 30 p. NJ re-
view by his Excvllency Gov. Grout and staff,
followed by drills; s p. N cadet concert; 10,
cadet hop.
There will be special rates on Rutland,
Central Vermont and Wells River railroads.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
ATHENS.

Next Sunday will be observed as Children s
day.
Miss Sylvia Powers is home from Randolph
Centre for the summer vacation.
Alonzo Edwards of Philadelphia is visiting
his sister, Mrs. M. B. Hewett.
Mrs. N. J. Tenney and Charlie spent Sat-
urday and Sunday in Windham.
Of course we were all very much disap.
pointed Friday evening in not meeting Pre-
siding Elder Davenport as expected, but
nevertheless were pleased to see Rev. F. W.
Lewis of Bellows Falls who came in his stead
and all enjoyed his lecture upon "Habits, -
which was very interesting and helpful.
Presiding Elder W. r. Davenport was
greeted by good audience Sunday, some
coming from Cambridgeport. All were glad
to meet him again and to listen to his words
of council and encouragement in an excel
lent sermon from Cor. 4 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. ODER of Gageville spent
Sunday with their father, G. N. Ober.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
Christian EndeavOr Meeting, Nash
vile, Tenn.

The Southern Railway announces for this
occasion tickets will be sold at one fare for
the round trip. Tickets on sale July I'd to
9th. The route of the Southern Railway is
via Washington and through the Land Of
the Sky" (Asheville,) Knoxville, Chattanoo-
ga lookout Mountain), Chicksmauga and
other points of interest through the South.
The Limited leaves New York daily at 4.20
P. NJ, and has through sleeping car service
New York to Nashville without change. For
full particulars, descriptive matter, ETC., call
on or address Alex. s. Theatt, Eastern Pas
senger Agent, 27l Broadway, New York.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
WINDHAM.

Tt was children's day at the Congregational
church Sunday morning.
F. H. Harris and his mother, Mrs. NJ. d.
Harris, were in Chester the first of last week.
Ransom Rhoades has moved from the
Lewis White farm to f. III. Harris place
ne II the Center.
Hannah Upham was taken suddenly and
seriously i'll Tuesday of last week but is
reported as little better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams of Deerfeld, Mass,
have issued invitations for the marriage of
their daughter, Alice Maud, to Prof. George
A. Goodell of this place wednesday, June
22nd, at Deerfeld.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
The Sure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this dread
full malady, if you will only get the right
remedy. You are having pain all through
your body, your liver is out of order, have no
appetite, no life or ambition, have bad cold,
in fact are completely used up. Electric Bit
tiers is the only remedy that will give you
prompt and sure relief. They act directly on
your Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, tone up
the whole system and make you feel like
a new being. They are guaranteed to cure OF
price refunded. For sale at j. Pierce's Drug
Store, only so cents per bottle.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts, Sores,
Bruises, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns
and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price Is cents per box. For sale
by j. F. Pierce.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
EAST JAMAICA,

Our popular agent, A. Pettee, has been in
town for few days making new eyes out of
old ones, or as nearly so as any one can.
Uncle Sala Thayer has had another opera
ton performed with nearly as much water
drawn from his side as on June 9.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
ANDOXER,

Mr.. and Mrs. Chapman came up from
Springfield to be present at the reception of
Charlie A. Fuller and bride Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Pease and baby jamie
of South Londonderry were at w. W. Wards
Sunday,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-06-15
GREEN MOUNTAIN RENOYATOR.

SwANToN, VT, May 25, 1854 remarka-
BILE cure of rheumatism through the efficacy
Of that grand old remedy, Smiths Green
Mountain Renovation, is the case of Mr.. A. r.
Cray of Highgate, Vt. For months Mr.. Cray
has been unable to raise his arms to his head,
and four days use of the Renovation relieved
him, and few bottles entirely drove away
the rheumatic pans. The following drug
gists will refund 81 if one bottle fails to ben
eft:
J. F. PIERCE, Bellows Falls, vt.
II. II. DAVIS, Bellows Falls, Vt.
G. F. SIMONDS, Saxtons River, Vt.
CHAS. G. DAVIS, Walpole, N. H.