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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
"Audersouyllle Prison. u

A large audience assembled in Union
hall Monday evening to listen to a talk
upon Andersonville prison, given by
Deputy Collector Fleury Of St. Albans
under the auspices Of the Young Mems
Christian association.
The old soldiers present in the hall,
about dozen in number, were invited to
take seats upon the platform as mark Of
respect to the representatives of the Grand
Army and the comrade who was to speak
before them.
Mr.. Fleury, who was sergeant of Co. K,
11th Vermont, related for nearly two hours
his experiences in Libby, Belle Isle and
Andersonville prisons, and received the
most fattering attention throughout his
entire address.
He sketched in graphic manner the
prison at Andersonville, its stockade, the
death-line, over which if q prisoner dared
to pass he was at once shot down by the
watchful sentries stationed around the en-
closure, and the 20 acres of habitable land
on which swarmed $4,000 men. As for
their fare, the rations were half pint OF
beans. and half . pint of corn meal which
| the men mixed with a little water and
formed delicacy popularly known as
"Andersonville pound cake"
In spite of all the clever schemes that
wou1d he likely to supppst themselves TO
the ingenious Yankee for escaping from
such luxurious surroundings, not prisoner,
so far as the speaker knew, had ever sue
ceeded in leaving Andersonville and re-
gaining the union lines, but when once i'm
prisoned, suffered for varying lengths of
time hardships which James G. Blaine de-
scribed as surprising the tortures of the
Spanish Inquisition.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
sAXToNs RIVER.

Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Ballou were in town
last Monday.
The union prayer meeting will be held in
the Congregational vestry Thursday evening
Last Saturday the district primary school
enjoyed sleighride.
Frank Spaulding has returned to Salem to
resume his studies.
Frank Locke of Springfield was in town
Monday.
The ladies' industrial society of the Bap-
tist church will meet this afternoon in the
church parlor.
Miss Maud Twitchell will entertain the
Junior Christian Endeavor society next Fri
day evening in the Congregational vestry.
DR.. d. Campbell does not seem to change
very much, but he is unable to take any
nourishment.
The members of the W. /. A. N. G. met
with Miss Florence Pettengill last Monday
afternoon. Several members read very in
teresting papers on the Characterization OF
the principal characters in Hamlet"
We want to say that there will be no reasas 4
for complaint in the future about our sida-
walks, If the snow plough and the one in
charge continues to do as good work as they
have done since the last snow storm. We
greatly appreciate the improvement.
We stated last week that the abutments for
the new bridge were completed ready for the
cap stones; that was all right according to the
first plans, but since then it has been decided
that it would be a great improvement ifthe
abutments were made higher, so that there
would not be snch steep grade on entering
the village. The men are now busy at work
building the abutments two feet higher.
Several persons from this place, Walpole,
Westminster West and Csmbridgeport visited
their friend, j. l. Buxton, at his home in
Cambridgeport. There were about 80 pres
ent; they spent the evening in playing
games and had a real jolly time. The ladies
carried the refreshments, which proved to be
program. The host, who is a widower, was
delighted to have the opportunity of meeting
so many of his friends and gave them all o
hearty welcome. They had to return to their
respective homes in snow storm but they
did not mind it; they felt so perfectly salts.
fed with themselves and the world in general
that it would have taken more than a snow
storm to make them feel detected, after
spending such pleasant evening.
The recital at Vermont Academy last Sat.
day evening was very interesting. Though
the walking was very bad, there was quite a
number of the village people present and all
seemed to enjoy it. The Instrumental music
/ was exceptionally fine. The speaking was
very good but some Of the selections were 9
little too long. The recitation, "Billy't
Rose" by Deborah Cory, which was the last
on the program but by no means the least
,, was very pathetic story Of two children
which was exceedingly we'll rendered. Mis-
/ Cory has great natural talent for elocutior
and for SO young girl is really remarkable
The pianoforte duet by DR.. Ellery and Mr.
Brown from Beethoven's 5th Symphony wa;
highly appreciated.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
More WalpoIe Raldlng.

Raids in North Walpole are coming hot
and heavy. Yesterday afternoon Deputies
Moors Of Marlboro and Thompson of Fitz-
williams dropped off the flyer, secured the
assistance of Officer Howard and H. B.
Thomas of North Walpole, and proceeded
to make the rounds. Beer was found at
Pickett's and at the Riverside Hotel, and
also at Mrs. Mary Exner's. Nothing was
found at the other places, and at the Wal
pole House the bar was closed.
A hearing was held before Justice Ca
halane last evening. Thomas Donegan ap-
pearsd for Pickett's saloon and Michael
Murphy for the Riverside; both pleaded
not guilty and were bound over. Mrs
Exner was also in court but it was shown
that the beer seized was private property
and the case was mol pressed.
The prosecution took a new turn last
evening and began charging specific sales
Of spirituous liquors. Mrs. Exner was
charged with one specific sale, Thomas
Donegan two sales, Patrick Killeen
two sales, Bartholomew Brady two
sales; all pleaded not guilty and were
bound over. H.. ID. Ryder of Bellows
Falls appeared for the respondents and
Stowe of the firm of Stowe & Holden of
Keene for the state.
After the hearing last evening, E. M.
Thompson OF Fitzwilliams, and H. B.
Thomas and M. A. Cahalane of North
Walpole visited the Mountain House at
Drewsville. 1t was about midnight when
they reached there and Landlord c. L.
Forbes was abed and not inclined to admit
his visitors. They secured crow bar and
forced the door. They found some beer
and bottle of cherry rum in the bar room,
and quantity of bottled ale in false
we'll curb in the cellar. Mr.. Forbes will
appear before Justice Cahalane tonight.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
ben BRUSH"

now MRS. De Tom pl<ins Earned Her
HALF
.I thought you had given up betting
n the Lorse races" said Mrs. DE I mp
k.ns to her lord and master on his re-
turn from business" the other after
noon.
Il trust you haven't wavered in the
belief" said Mr.. De TompkIns.
Ignoring the remark, the wife quietly
asked
How much did you win on Ben
Bush?"
Look here, madam" said her nus
band, angrily, eff you've been spying
on my actions or hiring anybody to dog
my steps, all have to say IS, you might
be more profitably employed"
Don't get excited, Frederick.
have neither the money nor the inclina-
ton to employ detectives. 1t isn't nee.
essary. l have merely used the method
which you ridicule. You know you
have called the Sherlock Holmes stories
absurd?"
so they are; what's that got to de
with it?"
Everything, my dear. You got of
| the street car before it had fairly stop
ped. q saw you from the window,
That meant that you were feeling wei
and in good spirits. You spoke cheer
lily to Julia on the block and even patet
little Mary's head Istead of setting
your cane down in the rack with {
thump, you let it fall g.ngerly into it:
| place. l observe even now, as you arr
| washing your hands, that there are foul
cigars cropping out of your vest pocket
Now look at your coat; there is chall
on the sleeve. And what is this on thu
back? The plain mark of four fingers
and thumb. Do you deny that it il
the hand of that good-for-nothint
Major Sportley's hand. or that he
struck you a hearty blow on the bacl
in the billiard room when the. news tina
Ben Bush had won come in over thI
ticker?"
Good Lawd," said Mr.. De Tompkins
You're a wonder. But" Suddenly
why do you think it was Ben Bush ?"
| "Ah, Freddie, dear" said Mrs. d.
Tompkins, sweetly, when you leave
your morning newspaper in your chail
at the breakfast table. with the sport
ing page turned outside, you shouldn'
make hole with your toothpicl
through the name of the horse you fan
cy most Now, Freddie, how much wa!
it and how much do | get?"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
Commissioners Notice.

We the subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the Distric
OF Westminster, Commissioners to receive
examine and adjust all claims and demands
of all persons against the estate of RoXapn,
Brown, late of Rockingham in said district
deceased, and also all claims and de
mands exhibited in offset thereto; and si1
being allowed by said Court for that purpose
we do therefore hereby give notice, tina
we will attend to the business of our sait
appointment at the Town Clerks Office il
Rockingham in said district, on the
day of February and the 5th day of May
1898, next, from ten O'Clock A. NJ. until fou
O'Clock p. M, on each of said days.
.-.---ae g. H. WILLIAMS, lComm3ss,onars
PHI. HADLEY, commissioners
q. M. George. Aum'r Nov 6, A, ID. 1897.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
TRY GRAIN-0! TRY GRAIN-O

Ask your grocer to-day to show YOU pack
age of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that
takes the place of coffee. The children may
drink it without injury well the adult.
All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that
rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is
made from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress. IA the
price of coffee. 25c. and Is cts. per package.
Sold by all grocers.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
Submit whitney Estate.

orAru OF VERMONT The Probate Court
westminster. S. for said District To
all persons interested in the Estate of Sub
init w hitn. y late of Westminsterin in sal Dis
4rict daceased GRL ETING.
You are hereby notified that this court will
decide upon tn. al ow ance OF the account of
John A. aves Executor upon said
Estate, and decree dis ribution thereof to the
nersons entitled, Al the session thereof to
he held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls
on tire 5,h day Of + bruary A. D. 1898
when and where you may be heard in the
premises, If you see cause
ZINA H ALLREE Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
Eliza w. Hanks Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, Pobate Court for
Westminster, s.. sid District.
To all persons interested in the estate of Eli.
"a W. Hanks, late of Rockingham, in said Di.
trict. deceased. GREETING.
Whereas Ozias NJ George has presented to
this Court an instrument purporting to be
the last Will t said deceased, for probate =
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the probate of said Instrun. ent
at the session thereof to be held at the Pro-
bate office in b llows Falls, in said district,
on the 9th day of February, A. D., 1898,
when and where you may appear and contest
the same, if you see cause.
A Il
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26

The nomination of Attorney General
McKenna for position on the United
States supreme court bench was confirmed
by the senate last Saturday; his successor
as attorney general is Gov Griggs of West
Virginia.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
LEGAL Markets.

Bellows Falls retail prices to-day
January 26, ranged as follows
Eggs, Scots.
Butter, 25 and 27 cts.
Cheese, lac. Sage, 10.
New potatoes 95 cents bushel.
Flour, 1915 and So %
Sugar. 18 lbs. for 81.
Pork. 4 1-2 cts, purchasing price.
Chicken. 18 cts.
Fowl, Is cts.
Corn, Al to A cts.
Corn meal, 78 to 83 cts.
Mixed feed 85 to 95 cts.
Bran, 80 and 85 cts.
Middlings, 80 to 81.
Hav. S15 to S17 baled.
Oats, 81 to Sc cts.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
Commissioners Notice.

We, the subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. rebate Court for the district OF
Westminster, Commissioners to receive, ex
anime and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the esta'e. of Oscar D
Olcott late of Rockingham in sad Dis
demands exhibited in offset thereto; apd six
months from the 4h day of December last
being allowed by said Court for that purpose
we do therefore hereby give notice that We
will attend to the business of our said appoint
ment at the dwelling house nf .. b
Divoll in Rockingham in said District. or
the 10th da, of Feb uary and the 10th day Of
May next, from one O'Clock P. NJ. until -four
O'Clock P NJ on each of said days.
6. 81 Il. W1EIfaMs, WTL,hNM Commissioners
:}0Efs J0Hs I /. 2 Rlr2hG. n1Hot1 Executors.
Rork nubo,n V, 10, !, nv nth A.. D.. 1s98.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
EVERYTHING

in the tool line is included in our
collection of first choices in steel
If YOU want something with an edge
on it, an edge that will sharpen to
the ke nest and stay so as long as any
thing in metal can, we have it. It's
Just such tools as these that it's prac-
tical economy to buy. There's sat-
istaction in such purchases througr
the satisfaction which such to- Is give
you. Our hardware tells is own
story.
Norwood & Field,
Hardware and Coal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
MaIshattC. Ladd Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT. The Probate Court
Westminster, SIS. for said District, TO
oil inf tod of Aqr
Shall G., adj iatelof Rockingham, in said
district deceased GREETING.
You are hereby notified that this ourt vii
decide upon the allowance of the account q
Maria P. Lsdd Administrator upon salo
Estate and decree distribution thereof tc
the perso $ entitled, at the session thereof
to be held at the Prohate office in EelloWs tS%
Fails on the -5th day of February A. ID. 1888
whan and where you may be heard in the
premises, if you see cause
ZINA H, ALLREE, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
Amelia B. Locke Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, ss for said District, To
all persons interested in the estate of Amelia
b. ocke, late of Rockingham, in said dis
trict, deceased. GREETING.
Whereas, Foster b. Locke has pre-
sented to this Court an Instrument pur.
porting to be the last Will of said deceased,
Tor probate You are hereby notified that
this Court will decide upon the probate of
said Instrumen at the session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls,
in said District, on the 9TH day IT February,
A. d 1898, when and where you may appear
and contest the same, If Won see 'ause.
ZINA Fl. ALBEE, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Leon Bowker has moved into the house
with E. L. Burnham.
Rev. and Mrs. F. D. Goodrich visited in
Brook line last week.
That which was planned as a surprise party
one evening recently, failed to surprise Rob-
ert Parker, and he generously took his team
and brought in some of his guests.
Business facilities are improved by the
additional snow. Farmers and lumbermen
hopeful and the chickadee sings. On Mon
day as cheerful bird-song was heard as if it
were not mid. winter.
Last Saturday evening a card party was
held at the home of John Buxton. OF the
q present. four were from this place and the
remainder from Saxton's River, Westmin-
ster, and Walpole, N. H. A fine supper was
served.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26

"Yes," said the man whose narratives are
almost invariably interesting, II had some
One day met two children with the dirtiest
faces ever beheld."
"Poor thingsf'
ssrhat's what thought. said to them,
Children, why don't you wash your faces =
and one of them answered, I'VE dssn't.
We've been playin' on pap's best claim, and
he's liable to lose money If anybody touches
Us but him."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
NORTH WALPOLE.

NJ H. Murphy was in Boston Wednesday.
Mrs. Hunt returned to Windsor Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Brockway of Claremont are
at John NJ. Brockway's.
NJ Cahalane of Charlestown was in town
Saturday.
Mrs. Longley of Peterboro is visiting her
sister, Miss Kate Buxton.
Misses Lizzie Hutchins and Sophia Cotton
of Charlestown were the guests of Miss l.. E.
Stearns Saturday.
Miss Lizzie Killeen left Tuesday for Bos-
ton, where she has secured a position with
Jordan, Marsh & Co.
Mss Loughlip, a trained nurse from
keene, is caring for j. p. MacDonald; many
will be glad to know that Mr.. MacDo is
recovering from his illuess.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
Advertised Letters.

Miss Hatty Thurstin, Miss Nellie NJ. Davis,
Mrs. ID. j. Simser, Mrs. Orah p. Clark, Mrs.
Lizzie Bowen, Mrs. Belle Burnham, Fred A.
Williams, J. N. Thompson, w. Z. Smith,
A. J. Belding, Amos w. Andrews, John
Aubertin, John Hayes, Sr., The Newton
Rubber Works, j. NJ. Moran, Edgar Phelps,
D. j. Simser, Ed Stack.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
TIOD's MARKET REPORT

For this week shall have on sale the fol.
lowing kinds of fish at the prices quoted
Halibut PC.
Salmon 2 G.
Bluefish, Is and zoe.
Lake Trout, Is and 1Sc.
Smelts l5c, 2 bs. for 25c.
Smoked Halibut zoe.
Cod l2c.
Haddock 8, and 10c.
Herrings. 2'c dozen.
Tea and Coffee to please all, and prices
will be right.
FRANK J. TIDD,
Market near Commerc ial House
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
Winter has come
at last and will doubt lnger for a few months as usual
Do you want
a Fur Cape 2

manufacturer who overloaded They
every frst-cass Below find prices
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
WATCH THE DATE.

Watch the date on your paper. 1t has been
the policy of this paper since It's establish.
ment not to stop subscriptions at the expira
tion of the time paid for unless explicit or
ders are given to that effect However when
directions are given either at the time oi
subscription or subsequently to have the
the expiration OF The time paid for unless
renewed. No paper will be stopped until all
arrearages are paid. Subscribers are urged
to keep their subscriptions paid In advance
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26

Hojack-Give me parsphrase Of "All is
fair in love and war;" Tomdik-The tactics
permissible in courtship are equally allow
able after marriage.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26

A few choice Collarettes and
Neck Boas about half price.
IF you think of buying see them
at once and get first choice.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-01-26
Cold Feet
Keefe's Shoe Store.
Bellows Falls, VT.

NJ Our cut price in leather goods is
till ON and do not forget 1--WE repair Boots,
Shoes and Rubbers of all kinds"
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-01-19
Antifat Mr.. Bantine's Joke.

The late George Won BunseD, the &C.
complished and delightful son of the
baroness whose Life and Letters are
we'll known in America, once told me
an anecdote of the late Princess Mary
of Teck and the celebrated Banting.
The princess became, in her middle life,
enormously stout, and finding her
weight burden tried several methods
of reducing it. At last, having heard
much of Banting, she sent for him. Shn
was surprised to see that he was still
extremely bulky, and after a few civil
preparatory remarks she said, "But
your system has not made you very thin,
Mr.. Banting.'
"Allow me, madam said Banting.
And proceeding to unbutton his coat
he disclosed large wire structure over
which the garment fitted. Inside was
the real Banting, incased in another
coat.
''This, madam said he, pointing
with pardonable satisfaction to his
cage, twas my size before I commenced
dieting.'' He then nimbly disembarrass.
ed himself of his framework and stood
before the royal lady exhibiting his ele-
giant figure
Apparently the interview led to moth
ing but amusement, for the good Ouch
ess Of Teck remained very stout to the
end Of her days.-Exchange.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-01-19
Morals and Sex.

Whatever the Turveydrops of the
moral world may have to say about the
necessity for elevating moral deport-
ment on the part of "wooman, bewitch-
ing woman" have never been able to
see any indubitable intent in nature her.
self toward binding them over to any
higher moral standards than she does
men. Both men and women seem to me
to be compounded of the same average
morality, though with certain unlike
manifestations, largely the result of cir
oumstances and opportunities.
1 see no special cause for believing
that the average woman under like
temptation would do very differently
from the averagesman-a belief which
is not lessened by Bishop Potter's re-
cent accusation before the women's
auxiliary Of the Civil Service Reform
association that they put their relatives
into Office whenever they get the chance,
without any evidence that they are fit
ted to fill the places;they applied for. "
Possibly women were intended by. their
Creator to stand for she reformatory in
terests of life, but think there is not
as yet sufficient evidence thereto, either
in the nature Of things or of women, to
warrant any special abrogation of other
distinct and more familiar duties in IA
vor Of interests mainly moral-Helen
Watterson Moody in Scribner's.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-01-19
The Disfigurin9 sMake UD.n

So long as we indulge in the barbar-
ism Of footlights some strengthening of
the points Of the face may be needful.
1t is indeed an excellent thing when
deftly done and the material causes of
the effect entirely hidden, as they should
be. The clarity of whittier tint to the
general tone of the skin, the illumipa-
tion of eye and teeth by emphasizing
the brow and lashes and lips. the height
ening of the color-all these things can
be so done as to disguise the means by
which they are done. What is the
method actually pursued? White is laid
all over face and shoulders in thick
washes, like Pierrot's mask, masses
of black pomade load the eyebrows and
eyelashes, great gobs of red are put upon
the ear lobes and on and around the
lips like snapdragon, deep pink in and
below the nostrils and on the eyelids
and masses of black or purple beneath
the eyes, projecting to the temples in
arrowheads
All these things are perfectly visible
to large part of the audience and are
disfguring even at distance. With an
opera glass they are shocking. The OBJ
jects which are obtained are the Cog
Cling of the eyes, which can be thrown
about with the intensity of darky's,
and the display of the worries, which
produce similar effect to his. For pas:
sion to show itself in such plastered
faces, for waves of emotion to spread
over them and for any refinement of
feeling to communicate itself to the au-
dience are as impossible as it would be
to expect these things from the painted
canvas. They cannot cry, of course. nor
touch, nor be touched, without disaster.
Ellen Terry played disfguring scene
here one night, with the water stream
ing from an eye into which her loaded
eyelashes had discharged themselves
Time and the Hour. -.