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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
SOUTH ACWoRTH.

Mrs. George Dimick's sister visited her
over Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Slade visited friends in this
place last week.
Guy Cummings spent last week at Con-
cord.
c. W. Turner had a new mich COW die
Monday.
Miss Fannie Merrill is teaching at NARROW
village.
Robert Bracket is at work for Lewis and
knight.
E. X. Morrison is grading and seeding E.
E. Reeds front yard, improving the looks of
the same very much.
X. Upton has returned to his home, hav-
ing spent the cold weather with his daughters
at Langdon and Claremont.
Freeman King had COW condemned and
killed by the state Inspector, as did also r s.
Garry.
George Wood has sold his grain business
to J. H. Taught. Mr.. Wood being in poor
health wishes to dispose of, or rent, his black
smith business.
The funeral of the Rev Silas F. Dean OF
Lebanon, former pastor of the Baptist church
of this place. was held Saturday afternoon OF
last week. The prayer services took place at
his late home, followed by public service at
the Baptist church. James B. Perry Post
was present IN BODY and Ola escort duty, ne
being a member of the G. A. r. Mr.. Dean
was a native of Greenfield, where he was
born October 8, 1880. He received common
school education and completed his studies al
Fairfax, VT, Theological Institute He en-
tered the Baptist ministry at New Hampton
and was ordained in '58 He held severa
pastorates including Londonderry, Mount
Holly, VT and this place. 10 IS he married
Lurinda Jane McAlli-ter of Bedford and she
with six children, survives him. The child
rem are DIR. Elmer Z. Dean, Silas w Fran
els W. and Dexter B. residing at Lebanon
Mrs. Minnie s. Head at Newark, Miss Lurs
NJ. Dean at Boston. He was mustered int
the United States service August IL, '63 join
ing Co. b, 9Th regiment New Hampshire vol
unteers, and served as private until Febru
airy l, "a, when he was appointed chaplain o
| the regiment. He followed the ministry un
til moving to Lebanon about year and
half ago. Mr.. Dean had q host of friends il
this and adjoining towns who will be painet
to hear of the above and sympathize witt
Mrs. Dean and family.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
WINDHAM.

George A. Harrington has enlisted.
Roland F. Chapman is in Westminster.
Lewis Gordon, who has been seriously i'll.
is much better.
Hubbard Rhoades and family of Springfield
were recent visitors in town.
School at the Center opened Monday, Ber-
tina Abbott teacher, also at the North part
with Annie Edison teacher.
There will be public celebration of the
tooth birthday of the venerable Gardner
Upham next Monday, May Q, at the church.
Refreshments on the bask ct picnic plan. Tea
and coffee furnished by committee of arrange
ments. All are cordially invited.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
WEST TOWNSHEND.

School will begin Monday with Miss. May
Willard of Townshend teacher.
William VanNess of Erving, Mass, spent
few days in town recently.
The 1. o. g L. members and families had
poverty party with a supper Thursday
night.
DR.. Webster of Bratt'eboro was called to
see Miss Eva Barrett this week, as she does
not seem much better.
Mrs. w. H. Taft's sister and sisters daugh-
ter, Mrs. Shockleford and child, are visiting
with her.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
EAST JAMAICA,

Veil Howard made his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaiah W. Howard, a flying visit Mon
day.
Mrs. Carrie Pierce and Mrs. Mary Gleason
visited their parents April 81.
John Howard is still staying with Mrs.
Angelina Kingsbury as company.
Mrs. Marcia Gleason is somewhat better
and is able to sit up some at the present
writing.
The Wardsboro hills were white Tuesday
morning with snow that fell Monday night,
but it all passed away through the day.
George (. Allen helped his father pillow his
corn land the first of the week, and Mrs.
Allen and baby Florence visited her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs A. L. Howard.
Dora Thayer is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Sals Tbaver, as her father is not
any better of his difficulty in breathing. Il
is probably heart disease.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
Give the Children q Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, appetizing,
nourishing food drink to take the place OF
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it because when properly pre-
pared it tastes like the finest coffee but is free
from all its injurious properties. Grain-O
aids digestion and strengthens the nerves. 1t
is not stimulant but health builder, and
children, as well as adults, can drink it with
great benefit. Costs about IA as much as
coffee Is and 25c
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30

telligence and knowledge of the care of
property, are considered in the matter of
deciding upon public questions which con-
Germ women as we'll as men, believe that
common justice gives women the right to
vote. Personally have no wish to hasten
the day when woman suffrage will be
allowed, but should certainly consider it
my duty to vote"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
NARROW.

Very wet weather and but little farm work
has been done as yet.
Our selectmen have completed the tax-list
Cor 1898. The rate is 81 81 on 300. G. H.
Huntley has been re-appointed collector.
Major Hendershott and son gave their long
deferred entertainment at Jones hall last
Wednesday evening. They were assisted by
our best local talent and the audience report
an ENJOYABLE time.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
A Card.

We the undersigned do hereby agree to re-
fund the money on SOC bottle of Greene's
Syrup of Tar if il fails to cure your cold or
cough. We also warrant q 25 cent bottle
prove satisfactory or no pay.
81 Andrews
III. III. Davis.
F. Pierce.
D. T. Cushing, Cambridgeport.
Watson s. Eaton, Grafton.
W. b. Glynn, Saxtons River.
Geo. Fl. Walker, Westminster.
Geo. H. Hamln, orth Charlestown.
e G. Davis, Walpole.
G. II. Walker, Westminster.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
WESTMORELAND DEPOT.

Mrs. Emily Moriarty has returned to her
home in Rockingham.
George Davis has moved his goods and
family to Chesterfield.
Frank Shelley has moved his goods and
family to the Nelson Wilbur farm, which
he will carry on this year.
Miss Helen Holden, sister of Mrs. Shelly,
is visiting her for a short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie M. Sparks of Town
shend visited friends here Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday of this week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
8nr.t.

In Westminster, April %, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Farwell.
In Bartonsville, April ID, to Mr.. and Mrs.
James Wooley, Jr., a daughter.
In Montpelier, April 81, a daughter to Mr..
saxtons River; weight, II 10 pounds.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
DREWSVILLE.

Mrs. Mary Whitney has been seriously sick
but is thought to be better at this writing.
The farm barns at H. Frost's farm are
much improved in appearance by the white
wash brush.
Mrs. Laura M. Royce is not in her usual
health. Her daughter, Mrs. Lucius Yelling
ton, is with her part of the time.
Frank Fisher of Southampton, Mass, is
visiting his father, Joseph Fisher, whose
health is seriously impaired by age and
iufirmity.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
Equal Suffrage Inevitable.

Sarah Orne Jewett gives her opinion Of
woman suffrage as follows: 81 believe that
it would have been better to carefully re-
strict the voting Of men by high educa-
tional and certain property qualifications.
But since only the matter of general rep
resentation and not certain degree Of in
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
Elizabeth, N. J, Oct. 10, 1896

EHZhDttn, N D :, OCl' To, Io5U
ELY Bros Dear Sirs Please accept my
thanks for your favor in the gift of bottle of
Cream Balm. Let me say have used it for
years and can thoroughly recommend it for
what it claims, if directions are followed.
Yours truly,
(Rev.) H. W. HATHAWAY.
No clergyman should be without it. Cream
Balm is kept bv all druggists. Full size Soc.
Trial size 10 cents. We mail it.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St., N. Y. City.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
No Lady

in town, suffering from piles, but what would
prefer the easiest method of being cured. No
knife, no pain, but a sure cure for piles by
using Hills Pile Pomade. printed guar
antee with each package. By mail 81, six
for $5. Try it tonight.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
WOn1an'S
Heart.

The w5s Of clergyman tells the story Of her suffer-
ing zviA neuralgia Of the heart, with the Hope that her
experience may indicate to others the aOay to regain
health
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30
NERVOUS DEBILITY,
VITAL WEAKNESS

and ProStration from Over.
work or other causes.
Humphreys Homeopathic Specific
No. %, in use over 40 years, the only
successful remedy.
ST. per vial, or walls and large vial powder, for So
Sold by Druggists sent postpaid receipt of price,
HUMPHREYS MED. CO., Cor William John Sts., New York
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-04-30

Mr. E. H.
used nevd him an dbegano
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
The Medical Record. published at 4

The Medical Record, published at 43
East Tenth street, New York, has for
years been the leading organ Of the
medical profession in America, and has
gained a worldwide reputation as the
recognized medium Of intercommuni-
cation between the profession through
out the world. It is intended to be in
every respect a medical newspaper, and
contains among its Original Articles
many Of the most important contribu-
tions to medical literature. The busy
practitioner will find among the Thera-
peutic Hints and in the Clinical De-
psrtment a large fund of practical mat
ter, carefully condensed and exceeding
ly interesting. Medical News from all
parts of the world is supplied through
special correspondents, by mail and
telegraph; New Publications and In.
ventions are reviewed and described
in the Editorial Department matters O.
cul rent interest are discussed in q man.
ner which has established the Medica
Record in the estimation of the who'll
profession as a thoroughly indepen
dent journal and the most Influential
qualification of its class.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
Killed at Piney Flats.

Last Saturday at Piney Plats, about
IL miles east Of Johnson City, vesti-
bule train No. 8 on the Southern,
struck and instantly killed w. It.
Buckles, a prominent farmer living
heal that place. Buckles had a load cf
poultry standing near the track ana
when he heard the train, was on the
opposite side of the main line from the
team. In attempting to get to his
horses he misjudged the distance and
speed of the flying vestibule aud was
struck a terrible blow and thrown sew
eral feet. He died almost Instantly.
The strangest thing about the killing
of this man is that he lives within 20
feet of the track and has been used to
trains all his life, almost, and it seems
peculiar that this accident should &C.
cur to such O man.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
The Editors Nightmare.

Fish down in ysur pocket and dig
up the dust, the editor is getting hun
cry and the paper bout to bust. We've
trusted you several months and did it
with a smile, so just return the COM
pliment and trust us for awhile. Our
wife needs some stockings, and our
baby needs q dress; Jimmie needs some
britches, and so do Kate and BesS. Bud
is on the hog train and Peggy sick
with grief, and good gosh almighty
can't you give q man relief? Shell out
the nickels and dip up the dimes, turn
EN- loose and whistle an well have bet
ter times; there will be fewer patches on
the bosom of our pants, and well make
the paper better il we get a half o
chance. Don't give US the old story,
long gone TO seed, bout taking more
papers than the family want to read,
but help TO feed she printer and he'll
help your town TO grow and thus IS
cape the sulphur in the regions dow
below, "-Exchange.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
SOCIETY HAPNINGS.

Mrs, e. 7. Hart very charmingly en-
~tertained the Monday Club Tuesday
evening. The home ON Holston Ave.
was prettily decorated with holly aud
tastefully illuminated. The numerous
guests we're given a royal welcome and
so pleasantly entertained that the hours
slipped by unnoticed. Besides the
Monday Club there we're a few other
friends present,
Miss Mae Stone entertained a few of
her friends Monday evening at her
home on Unaka Avenue. The evening
was pleasantly spent by those present
and it goes without saying that the
dainty refreshments were enjoyed
Miss Sauna Biddle will entertain her
friends this evening at her well appoint
ed home on Watauga Avenue, A de-
lightful time is anticipated by those so
fortunate as to receive IN invitation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
The Baltimore Weekly SIM.

The WEEKLY Sun publishes all the
news of each week, giving complete &C.
counts of all events of interest through
out the world. The WEEKLY Sun is I'M
surpassed as an
AGRICULTURAL PAPER.
1t is edited by writer's of practical ex-
perience, who know what farming
means and what farmers want in an ag-
ricultural journal. 1t contains regular
reports of the work Of the Agricultural
experiment stations throughout the
country, of the proceedings of farmers
clubs and institutes, and the discussion
of new methods and ideas in agricul-
ture. It's Market Reports, Poultry De-
partment and Veterinary column are
particularly valuable to country read
ers. The Poultry Department is edited
by a ~well-known poultry expert, and
every issue contains practical informa.
tion of yaluefor poultry-raisers. Poul-
try On many farms has become q great
source of revenue, and those interested
in this profitable industry will find the
Poultry Department of the WEEKLY
Sun invaluable in the way Of sugges.
lions, advice and information. Every
issue contains Stories, Poems, House.
hold and Puzzle Columns, a variety Of
interesting and instructive selected
matter and other features, which make
it a welcome visitor in city and coun.
try homes alike.
One Dollar a year. Inducements to
getters-up Of clubs for the WEEKLY Sun
Boththe Daily and Weekly Sun mailed
free of postage in the United States,
Canada and Mexico. Payments invari-
ably in advance. Address
A. S. ABELL COMPANY.
Publishers and Proprietors,
Baltimore. Md.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
VIII Come to johnson City.

1t was announced exclusively in The
a few weeks ago, that North
Carolina capitalists would visit the city
with a view of locating and opening a
general store. Monday of this week,
MI. W. r. Hawkins, representing
Hawkins Bres., Of Morganton and Ok
ford, North Carolina, arrived in the
city. He was met by Mr.. R. L. Bru-
ner and together they went over the
field, discussing in detail all the points
chat would naturally interest a mer-
chant. The result was that the firm
will come to johnson City in the early
spring. The COMET met MI. Hawkins
and found him a very pleasant gentle
man and impressed us as being a man
thoroughly competent to handle sue
cessfully the business contemplated.
He told us that q building had been
secured and they would take charge OF
Of it March 1st, 1899, do some necessary
repairing, and have it ready for bust
ness March Is. As previously announc-
ed, these gentlemen, three brothers,
come here to conduct a general store
and will represent o. B. Rouss, at this
point. They come highly recommend.
ed both socially and financially and
will conduct q store that will be a cred
it to this section. Mr.. Hawkins re.
turned to his home at Morganton OF
Tuesday, and stopped at Asheville en-
route to be present at the consecratior
of the Bishop Of the Diocese Of Ashe.
vile, q very important and beautiful
Episcopal ceremony.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
Judge" Whites Banquet.

For several years "Judge" White
lin name only has INDUCED in the
very pretty custom Of entertaining q
few of his legal and other friends at
luncheon and the affairs are looked for
ward to with a great deal Of pleasure
by the favored ones. The "Judge"
passed around among his friends yes
terday and in his quiet, dignifed man
ner said 'be at the Recorder Office
tonight at six O'clock" Responding
to such an invitation The COMET found
a number of distinguished gentlemen
seated around a gay and festive board,
discussing at length an elaborate men
ne. Among those present were, Col.
Z. G. Reeves, P. G. Range, NJ. Jack
son, Alderman Wexford and s. S.
Crumley. Letters of regret we're read
from Fl. H. Carr, W. W. Faw, ]. W.
Crumley and others.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
DIaMfHNr c CUBAN OIL cures
! Wlss<s~C Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Rheu.
matism and Sores. Price, Is cents.
matism and

Absolutely pure is the claim made in
every advertisement of Royal Baking
Powder and absolutely pure is the ver-
dict of every housekeeper in the land
using the Royal. 1t is the standard
among baking powders, worth the
price sold at, because Of its purity,
healthful bread-makin qualities and
the strength that makes u small quanti-
ty go a long way. No trouble about
delicious biscuit and pastry when the
Royal is used.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
Buy Gold Dust flour.

Mrs. Foy W. Dulaney is visiting her
parents in Chattanooga.
DOG LOST Water Spaniel eight
months old. Return to Bee Hive and
receive reward.
Davy Buck had business in Bristol
again Sunday.
Everything up to date and down in
price at JACKsoN's.
Gold Dust flour will please the
nest of you.
E. F. Smith left Saturday afternoon
for the East.
For a nice solid Gold Ring 81 so
call on w. 7. HILL, Main Street.
Fine Kindling Wood at Remine's
coal yard.
DIR. W. r. Price has returned to the
city.
The best -four is Gold Dust.
We care for the quality. You care
for the price. M. JACKSON.
Prof. Hopwood was in the city Tues
day.
Gold Dust iour-best made.
New, crisp, reliable goods ct clean,
honest, desirable prices at JAoKsoN's
r, A, Lusk came home from Virginia
to spend the holidays.
If you look elsewhere it is only time
wasted. Go to JAcKsoN's.
Bob and Walter Lyle spent Christ.
mas at home.
We buy our goods at JAoKsoN's fol
those who live the best, eat the best,
and feel the best.
Nelson Campbell came up from
Athens to spend Christmas ut home.
FOR "A NEAT LINE of the Fines
Silver Plated Ware, call on w. T
HILL, Jeweler, Main Street. 3
Mai. B. &. Mcdowell, of Bristsl, wa
in the city Tuesday, on legal business
To settle the stomach and overcom,
the nausea of prospective mothers, tax,
Simmons Squaw vine wine or tablets.
DIR. Bruce Smith is spending Christ
mas with his father, Judge Smith.
Hon. A. j. Tyler of Knoxville spen
Sunday in this city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
sen ational Shooting.

80 learn that about four O'Clock tai.
morning in or near the "Alhambra''
saloon, Bristol, Tennessee's Chief OF
Police, II. Chal. Caldwell, fred two
81 is at Col. J. A. Faw, until recently
the editor and publisher of the Times
Courier. We did not learn the nature
OF The "fracas" leading to the shooting
iristol News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29

Last week an unknown mar attempt
ed to board No. 8 at Jonesboro for the
purpose Of stealing a nice and missing
his 4old was ground to pieces. The
remains were taken in charge by
Sheriff Pritchett. 1t is supposed that
the victim was a moulder from Embre-
vile pwenty-three dollars in money
was found on the corpse,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29

J. Harvey Mathss, Jr., Of Memphis,
writing from Cuba says:
jrede Young, of Elk Park, North
CasJlina, a corporal in company G, died
on ooard the Manitoba, December 9th,
OF rain fever. Els remains were tax
en- TO Trinidad and laid away with mill.
tary honors. Young's death cast a
gloom oyer al his companions and his
captain is broken hearted. He was q
great favorite with all and O splendid
yong soldier"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29

Capt. G.. L. Clay was found dead in
bed this friday morning by his
neighbors. At the time of his death he
was alone in the house, his wife being
in Bristol. The deceased was about
so years old and was for a number Of
years Circuit Court Clerk Of Sullivan
county. Death resulted from heart
disease.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
he news OF
The Modern Neither

as found that her little ones are i'm
proved o by the Syrup of Figs,
whom in need of the laxative effect Of a
gentle remedy. than by any other.
CHI ldren enjoy it and it benefits them.
TIC true remedy, Syrup Of Figs, is
ma ufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company, only.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
snecial oner M IN. Raad.rs.

THE Cosrnr Twics.a- Week Detroit
Free Press, and the Free Press ANN
al Year Book and Encyclopedias for
1898, a valuable boob Of over $50 pages
to. = Ills yea all yen ~ent to know.
-f s3.e0a II he g 8 ,ssue were cold
d. eacn. VI s he most popular
4 20, If the lind m liz ned. For fur
.ther p~ar.icc IS $50 az fertisement on
another page Of this issue,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
Felipe Of Tho Noon.

There was 8 total eclipse Of moon
Tuesday night which would have been
visible in Johnsan City but for the fact
that most of the time during which it
WIS in progress clouds obscur0d the
view. The eclipse began about half
past 8 and was over by half past Z.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
FRESH TAFFY DAILY.

The children, and q great many Of
those who were children long ago, will
be glad to know that A. Herrick, the
new Grocer opposite the post-ofice,
has commenced the manufacture Of
Talfy, He makes an excellent article,
in all the popular fGvors, and makes q
fresh supply daily.
Tho price is right,
The candy's sweet;
If you get in sight,
You're sure TO eat.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
Home Wedding.

A quiet home wedding occurred last
Tuesday morning at tho residence Of
Mrs. W. 7. Painter, on Maple street,
when Miss Pearl, the eldest daughter
Of the household, was happily united
in marriage to Hon, Thad. A. Cox.
The ceremony that made the twain m
was beautifully performed by Rev. W.
NJ. Vines, a brother-in.law Of the bride,
who came over from Asheville for the
occasion. Mr.. and Mrs. Cox left on
the Vestibule for Florida points and
will spend about ten days in the Land
of Flowers.
The bride is one Of johnson City's
most beautiful young ladies. Her ex-
quisite taste, coupled with a beautiful
figure and a queenly air, make her
most attractive woman. and to these
charms are added many graces Of mind
and heart that pre-eminently qualify
her for any station in life. Mr.. Cox is
to be congratulated and yet he is not
altogether undeserving. He is q young
MAI that any town would be glad to
claim as a citizen, is a rising young at
toruey and is rapidly accommodating a
fair share of this worlds goods. He
and his charming bride may keep peo-
pie away from their marriage, by not
inviting them, but they cannot prevent
their numerous friends from wishing for
them all the blessings that come to
those happily married and The COMET
joins the host in doing SO.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-12-29
An Example In Arithmetic.

4 lbs. sirloin steak at 15c. SOC
2 lbs. Ralston Breakfast Food ct
1!c costs ........................15
Saving. ID
Chemical analysis shows that one
contains as much nutriment for the
body as the other. The nutriment in
the cerial is gotten without stress Oh
the stomach and digestion.
For sale by all grocers.