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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
1902 Years Old.

Probably the oldest man in Vermont
walked into j. E. Byrne's barber shop this
morning and asked for shave. This man
who says his name is Stiles McMullen, tell,
remarkable tale. He says he was born in
st. Adams, then wilderness, July 10,
1896. His mother, who came to this coun.
try from England, died when 80, and his
father, who came from France, died when
101.
This ancient citizen walked from Ches
ter to Bellows Falls yesterday and will to-
day walk to Putney where he will visit 9
niece, Mrs. Jim Rogers. He has holy
horror of railroads, having been in the
railroad accident at Hartford and viii
under no circumstances ride in cars. Hi
wears light suit of clothes but no over
coat and says he does not mindsthe cold.
Mr.. McMullen says he never tasted in
toxicating liquors but has been smoker
all his life. He never married and has nj
near living relatives.
McMullen is well known all over tn,
state, and there are those who intimate
that he must have forgotten just when h
was born, and that the family Bible ha
been lost.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
SHAVING PAPER HOLDER.

ing paper, and the first requisite is a
small doll, which should be jointed, or
should have a cloth body, SO that the
legs may be taken off, as they would
be in the way. The voluminous petit
coats of the doll are the squares of
shaving paper, and for these squares it
is advisable to use japanese paper nap
kins, of the kind which have a scallop-
ed edge. The napkins, of which num-
Der will be needed, are to be cut into
quarters, each quarter being plated
diagonally from the plain corner to the
scalloped corner. The pieces, which
are thus compressed into very small
compass, are fastened by the plain cor
ner to the waist of the doll, so that
they form a series of fluffy petticoats.
They should be fastened very firmly, SO
that when each square is pulled out the
paper will tear at the point of fastening
instead of pulling the thread away.
When a sufficient number of the Japa-
nese squares have been secured in place,
the doll should receive an outside skirt
of colored Grape paper, about enough to
show the scalloped ends of the petit
coats. Over the skirt is then put a
pointed tunic of the same material, and
the upper part of the doll is clothed in
a little paper bodice with a ruche
around the neck. A narrow ribbon.
passed around the waist. is tied behind,
and the ends of the ribbon are again
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
A Narrow Escape.

Timothy brisbane of North Walpole, an
employee of the International Paper COM
pany on No. 5 machine. had narrow
escape from death early Sunday morning,
about 8 o'clock. He was assisting In con-
Meeting the paper from the calenders to the
reels and IN some unexplained way, it is
supposed he lost his balance, he passed
between the two reels headfrst as far as
the hips. These reels were partially COW
cred with paper and the space betv cen
them was between four and five inches
The reels were stopped, but bad to be
lacked up before brisbane could be re-
moved. Although no bones we're broken,
the body was terribly bruised; it is
thought, however, that the patient will
recover.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
BUSINESS NOTICES.

TThe Waterman Fountain pen-stand'
ard of the world. Williams & Co.
GMr. A. E. Bertrand, on voice culture,
will meet pupils at w. Whites, 40 Atkin-
son street, Monday afternoons and even
ings.
ITO Nr,-Tenement 20 George
street. Inquire at house.
ITO RENr-Lower tenement with barn
on Henry street extension. Edward Arms
TPearl In Ammonia Washing Fluid
gives good satisfaction. Box 348, Bellows
Falls.
ITO RENT-One large or two small ten
ements, and store No. 2 on Rockingham
street. N. II. FAIR.
TMore than twenty million free samples
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve have been
distributed by the manufacturers. What
better proof of their confidence in its mer-
its do you wantP 1t cures piles, burns,
scalds, sores, in the shortest space OF time
Pierce's Pharmacy.
TWANTEp-House or part of house
furnished, centrally located, suitable for
physicians Office and residence. Address,
DR.. Caldwell, Geneva, N. 7.
For broker surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns, skin diseases and especially piles
there is one reliable remedy, DeWltts
Witch Hazel Salve. When you call .fol
DeWitt's don't accept countertelts o.
frauds. You will not be disappointed with
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Pierce'l
'harmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
In the Nick of Time.

A fire, wi ich might have proved serious
one, was discovered in the opera house
block last evening in time to prevent much
damage. Shortly before 9 o'clock the
ala m sounded from box 81 near Towns
hotel. The Knights of Pythias were hold
ing their regular weekly meeting in the
G.. A. R. hall and sem, OF tie members
noticed smoke coming through the boards
OF the floor. An investigation showed
small blaze back of the radiator in C.
w. Labaree's office. A hole had been
burned through the dashboard, and the
smoke and flame were passing up between
the lathing of partition. pail OF water
was applied and the alarm sounded.
In a very few minutes large crowd had
collected and the fire department was at
hand. twas found unnecessary, however,
to use any water hand chemical did the
business. The only damage was to the
wall, aside from the dirt which was dstrib-
ute pretty thoroughly. The loss does not
amount to over $25.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
Two circles of rather thin cardboard

Two circles of rather thin cardboard
seven inches in diameter are needed for
the bottom. One of these is covered
with the figured silk and the other with
the plain, and they are sewed together
around the edge. If it is desired, thin
layer of scented wadding may be placed
between the pasteboard and the plain
silk covering. The body of the bag is
composed of two breadths of figured silk
IA inches long sewed together at the
edges and lined with two breadths of
plain silk. The edges of the outside and
lining are turned in at the bottom and
are gathered evenly until they are drawn
in to the size of the circumference Of
the circular bottom, to which they are
then sewed. The top edges are also turn
ed in and are blind stitched together.
Two inches below the top two rows of
stitching an inch apart are carried
around the bag to hold the drawing
strings, which consist of double faced
satin ribbon, which is run between the
outside and the lining, coming out at
the seams on each side.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
The Next Governor.

Kittredge Haskins of Brattleboro is
being talked of for governor in 1900. Mr..
Haskins has made splendid record as
Speaker of the House, being the only
leader capable of leading or making any
impression upon that body. The people
of Windham county would be glad of an
opportunity to vote for the genial colonel
in 1900 although the probability j. that he
will not be a andidate.-Deerfeld Valley
Times.
1t has been taken for granted that W.
w. Stickney is booked for governor two
years hence. 1t may be that his chances
won't be lessened by his persistence and
prominence as lobbyist at Montpelier
this fall. But they would be if the repub-
lican majority in the state were $500
instead of % ,O00-Brattlebo Reformer.
1t is said that straws tell which way the
wind blows and if they cannot really be
considered straws there are certainly a
number of bits of chaff" in the Vermont
political atmosphere which indicates that
the defeat of w. W. Stickuey at the Bur
lington convention in 1896 is not going to
be considered in the light of an incontests-
BILE first mortgage on the gubernatorial
nomination in 1900.-Montpelier Record.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30

1t is not remarkable to find much
that is legendary associated with the
family history of those who for more
than two centuries. have inhabited this
land, and whose prominence has been
rs conspicuous as that of the wonder
July gifted natural Bonesetters Sweet,
IF Rhode Island. 1t is related that DR.
James Sweet, landing on the Rhode
Island coast in 1886, among the Nara
ganSett Indians, was called upon by
King Philip, the powerful chief of tl 1t
tribe, to reduce fractured limb tor
his favorite daughter. Being success
fully accom- plished, a lasting friendship
resulted therefrom between the doctor
nd his dusky brother, which was re-
Earded by the revelation to his bene-
factor of many valuable secrets in In
dian herbal medicine, which have been
preserved as heirlooms in the Sweet
family to this day. Cardiff, Wales, was
the home of the Sweets, where for
more than century prior to emigra-
ting hither. they obtained great celeb
city as natural bonesetters and doctors
Tradition maintain that between
Or. Sweet and the dusly maid In whom
he CALAMITY rescued from a life Of
misery, the tender passion attained full
frution, eliminating in that magnifi-
cent vet savage pageantry of marriage
so religiously observed by the chief
tains of the kings &c the forest From
this union has descended a long line of
eminent natural physicians, boneset.
tiers and famous surgeons, who
strangely endowed with 1.-The healing
power" have startled the world Of
science with their almost superhuman
gifts
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
WORK BAGS.
SOME NEW DESIGNS FOR CHRISTMAS
NEEDLEBOOKS.

How to Utilize Odds and Ends of
Silk-Pretty Gifts That Deft Fingers
Can Mnle-Inexpensive and Appro-
pirate For Christmas.
A work bag or needlebook should
never be inappropriate as Christmas
gift from one woman to another. Wom
en- are always saving fragments of silk
and ribbon, which seem to be too small
to be of the slightest value, but are
nevertheless "too pretty to throw
away" Now is the time to turn these
bits to account, for bright silk makes
the prettiest possible cover for needle
book, and a needlebook is useful,
pretty and absolutely inexpensive gift.
The one Of which cut is given has
stiff cover, back and front, each being
composed of two circles Of thin paste
board about 2 y inches in diameter. Two
of the circles are covered with plain
silk-these are for the inside of the COW
ers--and two with figured or embroid-
cred silk for the outside. A plain circle
and figured circle are then sewed to-
gether around the edges, with very fine
overland stitches, and thus the covers
are ready. For the leaves, circles of
flannel, cloth or felt, Of different Sizes
are cut out and are notched, buttonholed
or featherstitched around the edges, as
may be preferred. These are all fastened
to one point in the circumference of the
back cover, and the front cover is then
sewed to the same point, bow Of rib
bon being attached to the outside. On
the edge of each cover, opposite the
hinge thus formed, piece of ribbon is
sewed, in order that the needlebook
may be tied shut. This sort of needle
book will serve as a pinholder also, as
the pins may be stuck around the edge
of each cover, with the points running
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30

tor of some note who boards at the hotel,
has brought his fund of information and
wealth of experience to bear upon the com
bination, but all in vain. G. L.. Wheeler
has drilled hole through the safe door
and the curious can now watch the wheels
20 round. Meanwhile the safe remains
securely locked and the uncounted wealth
Of money, bonds and Jewels are secure
from fire and burglars, and we might add
from the Vaccinations Of inventors and
experts.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
NEEnLEEOOK.

in between the two layers of cardboard.
A woman who is clever with her brush
may use plain satin or silk for the out
side and paint some pretty design upon
it-a flower, butterfly or landscape
after the material is stretched over the
cardboard.
But there is also the occasional bach
elor to whom a needlebook or work bag
is not inappropriate as a Christmas gift.
A work bag is an essentially feminine
article, and the daintier it is the more
feminine it appears. Men are sometimes
known to sew, but whoever knew man
to have a scented case of Powered silk
in which to keep his sewing accouter-
ments? Women give their men friends
satin collar boxes and velvet sachets,
but they reserve the gift of a work bag
for their own sex.
The most useful sort of work bag is
such as is shown in the illustration, and
it is very pretty when neatly made.
while it is not at all difficult to con-
struct Figured taffeta lined it'll plain
silk of harmonizing color, is the most
attractive material for the lag. A blue
ground with q Dresden floral design
makes d very attractive outside, the lin
ing being of pale pink or old gold a
yard each of the outside and lining will
be required for a bag of medium size if
the silk is of the usual narrow width.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
A Safe to Give Away.

The bank at Towns Hotel is closed ef-
fectually and has been closed for week
past. This is the way it happened. The
safe which has been given shelter, 10, these
many years within the walls of that veneer
able ho,telry was never locked until about
one week ago and then by accident. This
illustrates an amiable trait in the landlord s
character, implicit faith in the honesty of
his guestsP Of course never having been
locked, no one knew the combination, and
therefore the STAYING qualities of the lock
are the admiration of all, with the possible
exception Of Landlord Durham.
All sorts of expedients have been resorted
to to get the better of the tenacity of the
combination. An expert on safes worked
all night and parts of several days and was
finally called out of town by pressing
engagements. Howard Parker, an inven-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
The Oldest Paper Manufacturer.

George X. Russell passed Thanksgiving
with his aged father, William Russell, in
Lancaster, Mass. Mr.. Russell is 81 years
old and is probably the Oldest paper man
ufacturer in the country. Notwithstanding
his advanced age he enjoys good health
and an excellent memory. He started as
an apprentice in the paper business in
Wells River in 1919 and in conversation is
able to recall many Incidents in the bust
ness connections of those early days. Last
Thursday he distinctly remembered the
names Of two lay boys who worked with
him in 1919, and he was able to recall
other details which show that the old gen.
tleman is unusually we'll preserved.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
Measure Social.

The Epworth League will hold a supper
and measure social in the vestry of the
Methodist church, Friday evening, Decem-
Der 2. The following program will be
given:
Duet selected, Misses Harris and Hart
Reading, "Smiting Of the Rock
Mrs. j. F. Kidder
Solo, "Anchored," Mr.. Ball
Reading. selected, Mr.. Damon
Solo. selected, Miss Harris
Reading, Sheltered" Mrs. Kidder
Violin solo, "Concertino" by julius Eichberg
Miss Fassett
A cordial invitation is extended to ALL
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
An Unusual Controversy.

DR.. Frederick HI. Latterner, a resident
physician Of Vermont, has the honor Of
announcing "notable challenge debate,
between Colonel j. b. Dubois, the emf
nent lawyer-che mist platform orator and
sanitarian of New York and O. Preston
Sweet. the famous Rhode Island natural
bonesetter and magnetic healer, Subject,
Prevention of Disease" by Col. Dubois
for so minutes, to be followed for 80 min
utes by Mr.. Sweet on the "Cure of Dis.
ease.n Special notice-A so cent copy Of
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
Story Of q Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years by the
chains of disease is the worst form of slavery.
George d. Williams, of Manchester, Mich
tells how such a slave was made free. He
says: my wife has been so helpless for i've
wears that she could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles of Electric
Bitters, she is wonderfully improved and able
to do her own work" This sup, eme remedy
for female diseases quickly cures nervous
ness, sleeplessness. melancholy, headache,
backache, fainting and dizzy spells. This
Understanding medicine is q godsend to
weak, sickly, run down people. Every bot
tie guaranteed. Only 80 cents at Pierce's
Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30

The debate on the question, Resolved
that the modern trust is detrimental to the
best develo pement Of the individual, in the
vestry of the Congregational church last
evening proved an interesting occasion.
The affirmative was handled by DR.. George
H. Gorham and F. E. Newell, and the
negative by G. II. Robb and s. w. Will
der, Jr. The decision wa, in favor Of the
negative.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
Bellows Falls Locals.
II. S. Gray is in Boston.

H. S. Gray is in Boston.
H. D. Ryder went to Montpelier Mon
day:
G. w. Stewart passed Thanksgiving at
his home in North Windham.
The working survey of the electric road
will probably be completed today.
H. G. Chandler will open dancing
school in Chester tomorrow evening.
Three from here attended singing
school in Bartonsville Monday evening.
Mrs. d. B. Clough of Putney was the
guest OF Mrs. L. N. Davis over Sunday.
Joseph Ridden of Gilbertville, Mass,
visited his brother, DR.. j. I. Ridden, last
week.
MIR. and Mrs. H. R. Thompson and F..
L. Thompson attended ball in Keene last
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Grout and child,
who visite in town several days, left for
Washington yesterday.
Several members Of Stoughton reliet
corps attended an inspection OF Henry
relief corps in Chester Monday evening.
Today being St. Andrews day there was
an early celebration OF the Holy Com
munion at o'clock in Emmanuel church.
The Wednesday evening services to be
held from Advent to Easter in the Schouler
memorial chapel will begin this evening
at 80.
The ladies' society and the woman's
auxiliary Of Emmanuel church will meet
Thursdays in advent at the parish house at
2 P. NJ, beginning tomorrow.
There will be baked bean supper in
the Baptist vestry tonight. Mrs. A. F.
Winnewisser, Mrs. E. A. Field and Mrs.
E. w. Cove will be in charge.
The missionary societies Of the Metho.
dist church will meet at the parsonage Fri.
day afternoon, December 2, at o'clock
Mrs.Le will have charge of the meeting
c. c. Farnham Of Buffalo, N. Y, wa.
in town last Saturday and accompanied biz
sister, Mrs. E. G. Osgood, to Bradford
where she will make visit OF two or three
weeks.
The members of the ladies' aid society o
the M. E. church are requested to meet in
the church parlors this Wednesday after
noon at 1.30. Please come prepared FOL
sewing.
| Moore & Thompson are adding new
boiler to their already well-equipped plant
They have used two boilers heretofore ant
the third one will increase the capacity o.
the plant materially.
The memorial service at the Congrega
tional church for the men who died in thu
Spanish war was postponed until next Sun
day evening. The decorations of tn
church will remain; the G. A. r. will at
tend.
There will be measure supper at tn
M. E. church Friday evening given by tn
Epworth League. Supper will be served
from 6 to 8 o'clock. There will also b.
an entertainment given by the literar!
department.
| S. F. Huckins, formerly employed by F
B. Phelps, has purchased the hand laundr,
in the rear of the postofiice run by w. 81
Pelkey. 1t is understood that this laundr,
will 60 into the upper story of the Swift
studio as soon as G.. S. Gates takes pos
session.
About 60 OF the friends and neighbors o
Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Beals Of Gage
vile met at their home last evening il
honor OF the 18th anniversary of their mar
riage. A set Of silver knives and fork
was presented by A. M. Sbipmau Is ties
timonial of esteem.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
Grain.

The elimination of the Paris controversy
has had its effect on prices and they
showed quite substantial advances Monday
and yesterday, though they reacted sharply
yesterday at the closing. A. S. r. has
been the feature and has advanced from
121 81 to 1877 only to react to 124 3 4,
which though not at the highest shows a
good advance. The bulk Of the rise has
been in the trust stocks. The railroads
while strong showed but very little net
change for the better. International Paper
seems very slow to recover the loss of five
points it had last week and fingers around
SO. The same old story applies to grain
as before, neglected. 1t has had very
little change or activity. The net loss for
the two days has been about IL cent. Re-
actions have taken place in the coppers,
with the exception of Butte and Boston
WI ich has even enjoyed still further ad-
vance. Calumet and Hecla has suffered
more than the rest, it having lost more
than rs points.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
A Pretty window Box.

One Of The most useful Christmas
gifts for the careful housekeeper, espe-
oially if her apartments are small is
window box. 1t may be used for a low
seat and fitted up as a receptacle for
shoes or other articles. The box should
be covered with felt and the color should
match the general tone of the room.
The sides are smoothly covered and the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
AMUSING ANECDOTES

CURRENT AMONG THE PEOPLE RELATIVE
TO SOME FEW OF THE FAMOUS MEDICAL
EXPLOITS OF THE STRANGELY GIFTEr
NATURAL PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
RHODE ISLAND.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30

our medical magsz zine will be furnished
gratis to all invslids making application
therefor at the close of the lecture. Ad-
mission free. Children under IA years Of
age not admitted unless submitted as SUBJ
lects for treatment. Date and place will
be announced later.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30

tied, this time IN bowknot, so that
the doll may be hung up by the SASH
A little 25 cent doll with real hair and
china arms will do nicely for the pur-
pose White japanese napkins are the
prettiest, and the paper chosen for the
dress, with the ribbon, should match
the rest of the dressing room fittings in
color
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
Special Notice.

Frederick J. Blake, who has been TAX
ing special instructions in portrait photog-
raphy will give after November 10, pay
ing 81 down at time of sitting, chance to
have your pictures taken tor Christmas.
None but frst-class work will 60 from the
studio. Call early as Mr.. Blake does all
of his own work. Remember the place,
Blake's Studio on the stairs. Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
WINDOW BOX.

top, fastened on with two hinges, is
padded for the seat. The cover is en-
broidered in a more or less simple de-
sign. Some deep fringe is fastened with
brass headed nails around the upper
edge of the lower part. The inside
should be lined smoothly with paper or
muslin. If the width of the window al
lows long boz, evening gowns can be
nicely kept in 1t.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
THE TIMES.
WEDNESDAY. NOV. 80. 1898.
Notice to Advertisers.

Copy for changes in advertisements should
re ach this office on Mondays and Thursdays
No change reaching this office later than a
NJ. on Tuesdays and Fridays will be guaran'
teed insertion In the Wednesday and Sat
nrday Issues respectively.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30

To Cure Constipation in One Week
To Purify the Blood in One Week
To Strengthen the Nerves in One Week
To Cure Sick Headache In One Day
Take Cleveland's Celery Compound Tea
IS cts. Fit fails to cure, your money will
be refunded by Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-30
Stocks and Bonds.

Closing quotations yesterday as reported
by E. M. Blake, commission broker in
Towards block, were as follows: