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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-14
Grafton as Seen by Summer
Visitor.

CHANGING backward at the summer sea-
son in Grafton, one notes many pleasant
days that are italicized in the memory with
heavy score of enjoyment to their credit.
Visitors from west to east have come and
gone with great regularity, the outgoing
tide having slowly departed as the leaves
began to glow in crimson tints.
As usual, several artists from Boston and
vicinity have discovered new beauties in
the pastoral landscapes that surround
them. Mr.. Bartholomew has been the
most industrious, judging from the num-
Der OF paintings he exhibited at the hotel
on Thursday afternoon of last week. Eight
of them are Grafton scenes and few were
painted at Nantucket early in the season.
The flag that waved all summer in front of
Phelps hotel seemed to blow a breezy well
come from the first glimpse the stranger
obtained; its patriotism was too rampant
however, for its passion finally tore it into
tatters and now the flag is consigned to
noble oblivion
Mrs. Daniels has entertained quite a
house party at Hillside. Among the
guests were Mrs. E. Wrnkley, p. w. Nc
Clellsn, Misses Anna and Jean Mcclellan
OF Monona, Iowa; Mrs. Charles Daniels
and son Cabot of Chicago and Miss Maude
Do-sa1. 81 Korsa. CsAx Ms.. Cua Donsal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-14
ACWORTH.

Among the members and invited guests
at the recent Slader reunion were the
following:
Joseph Copeland of Acworth, 81 years
old, was the oldest descendant present
Zenas Slader, O. L. Slader, Forest Slader,
Providence, Il. L.; Amos Stebbins, Miss
Edith Stebbins, Mrs. Lowell, Miss Lowell,
Manchester, N. H. Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis,
Orson Stebbins, Miss Woodbury., North
field, VT; Miss Juliet Slader Stebbins,
Washington, d. c.; Mrs. P. A. Pierce,
Boston; Miss Booth, Miss Ellen Booth,
Millbury, Mass Mr.. and Mrs. S. A.
Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. James Linsley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Green, Warren Alden, Miss
Alden, all of Alstead; E. A. Mitchell,
Providence, R. l.; Margaret Kennedy,
| Manchester; Rev. jesse Boswell, King
Fisher, Oklahoma; Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvanus
Hayward. Miss Annie Hayward, Harwich
Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. Boswell, son and
daughter, st. Jobnsbury, Vt. Rev. and
Mrs. W. H. Walbridge, Rochester; Miss
Emily A. Gilmore, Concord, Mass. In
gals Reed, NARROW Mrs. Elijah S. Reed,
Unity, n. H.. Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Neal,
Mr.. and Mrs. Winslow Neal, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Neal, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbra
B. Reed, Roswell Slader, Walter Slader,
Mrs. Ellen Slader, Mr.. and Mrs. Living
ston, Mr.. and Mrs. H. n Hayward, all of
Acworth. Among the invited guests not
belonging to the descendants were Rev.
and Mrs. N. w. Grover, Centre Ossipee
Mrs. Bartlett, Milford Mr.. and Mrs.
James Dickey, Acworth; Rev. and Mrs.
A. c. Field, Arlington, VT; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. F. Dickey, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Dickey, Alstead; Mr.. and Mrs. H. L.
johnson, Roslindale, Mass. Mrs. Swift,
Miss Swift, Boston; Mrs. Allyn, Holyoke,
Mass. Mrs. Osgood, Gardner, Mass. ;
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bailey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bascom, Mrs. Hattie Wood, Mrs
and Miss Woodbury., Acworth.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-14
The Petrol Won Out.

Ever since the genial commodore of our
local yacht club purchased his new boat
and got the run Of his ropes, there has been
considerable controversy in the club re-
garding her speed compared with the other
boats. As the new boat was replete with
SO many good points and had distanced all
others in several trials, handicap race
was talked OF to Charlestown and return.
A list was drawn up to include the Wasp,
Marion, Evelyn, Petrol and Aureolus, the
last named to start scratch, and the others
to have handicap of from Is to 45 min
utes. The start was to be at the first piers,
(about two miles above the damn, and the
finish at the Pine Dell boat club house, a
little this side Of the piers.
The day was set for the race but some
thing prevented all the boys from getting
started SO it was postponed week. The
second date proved to be a poor choice as
did the third and fourth "Shifting Winds"
and the boys say they "didn't shift long
enough"
Early this week, however, the Aureolus,
Petrol and Marion were out and after work
ing along up to the starting point. the wind
came 1t came with rush, and in the
rush all class distinction was forgotten.
Each "skipper" felt that he could make it
decidedly interesting for the others with
out any handicap, SO the fight was on.
For the first few hundred yards the Pc
trel led with the Aureolus close second,
but strong gust Of wind carried away one
of her sails and she fell back to third place
with the Aureolus and Marion fighting for
first position. After setting new sail the
Petrol got under way again and gained
rapidly on the leaders. For mile or two
the wind was not so favorable and none OF
the boats made much of showing When
the last turn below the island was passed
the wind freshened and the Aureolus broke
a rope which necessitated taking in one OF
her sails and falling back to third place
with the Marion in the lead. About the
time the Aureolus got fixed up again the
wind increased and everybody tended
strictly to business for awhile. In this the
Petrol again got first place with the others
following closely behind. Then it was de-
cided to turn and not 60 quite to Charles
town. In this the Aureolus got lead Of
nearly hundred yards and kept it nearly
all of the way back. At times, however,
the Petrol and Marion ran alongside and
made it inte resting. When near the finish
the Aureolus game little more and her
skipper smiled contentedly counting his
boat sure winner, but shifting winds again
blew favorably tor the Petrol and she came
up strong and sure, making the landing at
the club house about one minute ahead Of
the Aureolus. 1t is rumored now that the
handicap list is to be revised before another
race.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-14
A Society Event.

A wedding in which many people OF
Bellows Falls are interested took place in
Keene Thursday and is described BY the
Sentinel as follows:
"a prominent society event, one of the
handsomest and largest attended for many
years, took place in this city today, when
Miss Emile Wheaton Porter, daughter of
Hon. Royal III. Porter, was united in mar
riage to Mr.. John Hurd, Boston broker,
for some years past with the well known
firm of E. d. Bangs & Co. ,98 State street.
The wedding took place at high noon, at
St. James Episcopal church, which was
filled with fashionable audience of resi-
dents of Keene and guests from out of
town.
The ceremony was performed by the Ri
Rev. Arthur G. A. Hall, d. D., bishop of
Vermont, assisted by the rector, Rev. Oc-
tavius Apologize, Jr The music was by
the organist and the vested choir. Follow
ing the professional, sThe Voice that
breathed Ger Eden" the bridal party en-
tered to the music of the wedding march
from 'Lohengrin."
The best man was Mr.. Stephen Perkins
Hurd of Dedham, Mass, brother of the
groom, and the maid of honor Miss Ruth
Sears Baker of Greenwich, Conn
The maid OF honor wore pink crepe de
chine, with hat of white chiffon, and carried
white sweet peas. The bride was gowned
in white silk and carried white PRAYER
book, the gift of the groom. Her veil was
caught with lilies of the valley. After the
blessing the choir sang, go Perfect Love-"
and Mendelssohn's wedding march followed
as they left the church.
The bride and groom left on the train
for New York at 2.45. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hurd will be at home after December l, at
754 Centre street, corner of Greenough
avenue, Jamaica Plain, Mass"
Among the wedding guests were John
w. Flint and Miss Louise Flint of Bellows
Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-14
Mains Circus Next Week.

Mains circus will erect It's tents at Bel
lows Falls Monday, September 10. The
Associated Press dispatches of the 18th of
July, 1898, announced-and they are
authentic-that the Walter l.. Main show,
was going to move to Canada and make
permanent headquarters there.
Regarding the shows magnitude, it is as
large as any on the western hemisphere
to. day. In merit it is probably better
than any we have seen in years. This
may possibly be attributed to Mr.. Mains
ambition to actually excel all previous
shows, with view towards establishing
a trade mark in Canada that will not be
obliterated by any future circus. While
the menagerie departing mt is not the very
biggest on earth, it comprises over % dens
and has in one feature alone greater nov
city in the baby elephant than any circus
in the world to-day.
Here are a few press comments:
The Walter l.. Main Show has the tint
est baby elephant ever born in captivity /;
many famous performers who have played
to packed houses in London, Berlin and
Paris It's attractions are unexcelled.
The performances superb. Best show
Toronto has ever had Toronto World,
Tuesday, Aug. I'd, 1898.
The Walter l. Main Three Ring Circus
which visited Toronto yesterday drew
crowds, afternoon and evening. The
circus was popular and furnished the
sensation of the season.-Mail and Empire,
Toronto, Aug. I'd, 1898.
Toronto turned out in force for the Wal
ter L. Main Show yesterday afternoon and
evening The big tents had all they could
hold comfortably and all were highly
pleased with the show. Admiral Dewey,
the wee baby elephant, was the Chief
attraction OF this fine menagerie, and the
circus was excellent throughout Toronto
Globe, Tuesday, Aug. I'd, 1898.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-14
Cinnamon as Soldiers,

The enlistment of a Chinaman in
the volunteer army in California the
other day recalls the fact that there
was but one Celestial in the war of the
rebellion. His Chinese name is I'M
known, but the name under which he
enlisted was Thomas Sylvanus. He
was born in Baltimore about eighteen
years before the outbreak of the war.
When only child he was taken to
Pittsburg, where he acted as a servant
for wealthy family in that city.
When the war broke out Thomas ran
away and enlisted in the army. He
served Uncle Sam until the close OF
the war, shortly after. witch he turned
up in Indiana, Pa, where heS resided
until his death, which occurred lew
years ago.
While in the service of the United
States Sylvanus contracted disease of
the eyes, from which he almost went
blind In 1880 he applied for and was
granted a pension of $12 per month.
He also secured several hundred dol
lars back pension. An examination
of the records discloses the fact that
Sylvanus was the only Chinaman in
the late war, and consequently the
only one of his race who drew a pen
sion. At last accounts his widow and
children were still living In Indiana,
Pa.-Washington Post
Origin of Rubber Neck.
''The terms rubber neck or goose
neck which have crept into current
slang" said Mr.. d. o. Burns of New
York, at Chamberlin's, got their orr
gin about the poker table. There is
nearly always sure to be some fellow
who, in the progress of a game, tries
to overlook the cards held by the play
ers sitting next to him.
In order to get a peep at the hand
of his neighbor the inquisitive sport
will elongate his neck until he stretches
1t to its utmost capacity. Often if he
succeeds In getting a flash of the cards
it will aid him materially in his piay.
This 'goosenecking' Is considered an
unfair trick, and in cases where it is
adhered to constantly, expulsion from
the game is the penalty AS a matter
of fact, only amateurs hold their cards
in such way as to be seen. Your vet>
eran devotee Of draw holds the quintet
dealt very close to him, and skins
them q, ~ daeu TIA r11hhar
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-14
THE TIMES.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. IA, 1898.
Bellows Falls Locals.

A. H. Chandler passed last Sunday at
his home in Chester.
A. N. Chandler of Chester was in town
Monday in the interests of the Rutland
fair.
Mrs. Jennie Bradley of Buffalo, N. T.,
is guest Of her cousin, Mrs. E. G. Os-
good
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Field took car
rage drive to Mr.. Fields old home in Put
ney Monday.
A. F. Winnewisser and Miss Katie Sui
Ivan have gone to New York to buy fall
and winter goods.
A. N. Burbank and family are planning
to move to Boston next month where they
will make their future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. Thayer OF Walpole
recently Of Kansas City we're received into
the Baptist church Sunday by letter.
The New York Sunday paper train was
discontinued last Sunday and there will be
no more Sunday papers from that source
until next season.
Mrs. G. H. Williams played the pipe
organ at Emmanuel church last Sunday in
the absence of Mrs. H. G. Elliott who was
i'll with bronchitis.
A gathering Of the Woodstock Baptist
association will be held in Cavendish today
and tomorrow. Rev. G. r. B. Dodge and
E. c. Fairbank are in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Aldrich, who have
been passing two weeks at Chesterfield
lake, were in town over Sunday. Mr..
Aldrich returned to Boston Monday, but
Mrs. Aldrich remained for a longer visit.
The memorial ser, ice at the grave Of
Rena l.. Parsons conducted by Rev. c. r.
B. Dodge Sunday was largely attended by
neighbors and friends. The service was
impressive and the floral tributes beautiful.
Probably over 500 people witnessed the
impressive service of consecrating the new
Catholic cemetery last Sunday afternoon
Vicar General Lynch of Fair Haven, who
ofIiclated in the absence Of the bishop, was
assisted by Rev. FIR. Reynolds, Rev. Fr
Corcoran ard Rev. FIR. McCarty of Brook
Ign.
E. A. Norwood and M. H. Ray will
start for Porto Rico Friday. They take &
steamer at New York and expect to bt
five or six days on the water. They vii
spend ten days or two weeks on the islant
and return on the same boat. That is the
trip will take about one month. Til.
round trip fare from New York is nov
1880.
Notice has been served on the town o
Rockingham by Mrs. Angenette Cross o
Westminster that suit will be brough
ag ainst the town to recover damages fol
personal injuries received in recent acct
dent when she, her son-in-law, Munro'
Sleeper, and horse and wagon rollet
down the embankment in the rear of I'm
derhlll Bros. grocery store. The suit vii
be brought to recover $4,000.
The case of Scott Lowell VS.. Henry D
Green was heard before Judge E. l.
Waterman of Brattleboro in George A
Weston's office last Wednesday. The
trouble is over a commission for selling
a farm situated in Springfield. Lowell
who made the sale, claims $50 and this
Green is unwilling to allow. Judge Wa
terman will make bis report to the county
court.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-14
Seven Day AdventiStS.

Your CORE spondent finds himself pleas
antly located on the Seventh Day Adven-
lists camp ground in the heart of the
pleasant village OF Bennington. While
this Is the smallest campmeeting held in
the state for many years owing to the fact
that the meeting is held at the extreme
southwest corner of the state while the
membership of the conference is largely IN
the northern part of the state, still there
are 80 tents on the ground with a good at
tendance both of Adventists and of the
people of the village, with an excellent in
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-14
New Dress Goods
for Fall and
Winter.

We offer this week 80 new pattern dresses in new
combinations and fabrics popular prices ST.
I.25, 1888 and $50 yard.
Some choice Skirt Patterns in black crepons, d
yards each.
400 yards Taffeta Silk in plain and changeable
colors, So, rs and IS cts.
Plain Satin in a large assortment of colors
Black Satin Shirts just received, So 3d. regular
5000 waists.
dozen assorted styles Chatelane Bags in black,
brown, tan and green, $50, rs, 100 and 15o
We have few of the Lawns left which we mark
ed down to SC, and will close them out at same price,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-09-14

Among the members and invited guests
at the recent Slader reunion were the
following:
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-15
faint my FAULT.
Several people can explain who
didn't do it.

The question remains who did the
trick!-Col Davis proves an alibi
Randolph gives $40 majority Nc
Graw says that he don't blame the
Davises.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, Nov. 15-Col.
Thos. 3. Davis. brother of ex-Sena-
tor HenryiG Davis, elected to the
Legislature from Mineral county, West
Virginia, on the democratic ticket,
was in Cumberland Saturday. He
said that his large majority in re-
publican county could be accounted
for by the fact that he knew nearly
every man in it, and that they were
almost all his personal friends. He
said further that when his brother,
Henry e. Davis, ran for the Senate
he received the vote Of every man in
Piedmont except one, and for the
same reason that he had just been
elected.
Speaking Of the congressional fight
in the second district between Nc
Graw and Dayton he said that he
deeply regretted McGraw's defeat;
that he had no warmer friend than
McGraw and McGraw had no warmer
friends than himself and his brother
Mr.. Davis continues: 'sThe vote
on the line Of our railroad is grad
ually becoming republican. The
newcomers from Pennsylvania in the
lumber business and1the miners from
Allegheny in the coal mines are from
Is to so per cent, republican, and
with these facts before us we must
recognize changed condition. Nc
Graw has no warmer supporters than
myself and friends.
The official count of Randolph
county, West Virginia, just complet-
ed, gives McGraw $40 plurality.
M'GRAw FINDS NO FAULT.
GRAFTON, W. Va, 15-Mr. John
t. McGraw, the democratic candidate
for congress in this district, repudi-
ated the Romney dispatch, which
charges ex-senator Henry G. Davis
and his brother, Col. T. B. Davis,
with bad faith in the matter of the
election. Mr.. McGraw repealed the
insinuations against both Senator
Davis and his brother with some de-
gree of feeling, and said that he had
no doubt about the absolute loyalty
of both Senator and Col. Davis to
him throughout the campaign just
concluded.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-15
The New Methodist Church.

The church officers of the Method
lst Episcopal church met the pastor
last evening and held conference as
to the erection of a new edifice. The
result OF the meeting was the appoint
ment OF committee to report on the
price and location of suitable lot.
The regular congregations are filling
the present edif1ce every Sunday.
Additional chairs for the Sunday
School were purchased last week and
every chair was occupied by the
school on last Sunday morning.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-15

Grand Royal Arch Chapter also Meet
ing Masons there frem all Over the
State Session begins at Noon to day.
Lasts for Several Days-Lodge of
Sorrow will be held.
WHEELING. W. Va. Nov. 14-Thls
week will be an interesting and a
highly important one to the Masonic
fraternity of Wheeling and West
Virginia, the occasion being the an
nual convocation of the Grand Royal
Arch Masons' chapter and the grand
lodge of West Virginia. A. F. & A.
M. The first of the sessions opened
at noon to day and there will be
events enough in store to make the
week an attractive one to local and
visiting Masons.
The Grand Royal Arch Masons'
chapter assembled in annual meet
ing at noon at Masonic temple,
where the regular business Of the
order will be transacted. The re-
ports of the officers will be heard and
officers will be elected for the ensu-
ing year The meeting of the Royal
Arch is attended by many promi-
nent West yirginians, all of them
Masons of note
The grand lodge of A. f. & A. NJ.
of West Virginia opens Tuesday eve
ming at the Masonic temple. The
meeting will be conducted on We'd
nesday evening, the closing session,
when banquet usually takes place,
there will be held lodge of sorrow
in memory of the late Odell S. Long,
who was grand secretary of the Roy
al Arch Chapter His place was
filled by the appointment of DR..
Morris, Of this city The lodge OF
sorrow will be fitting tribute OF
the Masonic fraternity to the char
acter of the distinguished Mason
who was high officer of the south
ern jurisdiction.
In connection with the meeting of
the Order of High Priesthood of
West Virginia will be held. The
several convocations of the Masonic
bodies will attract all local Masons
who will do all in their power to
make the visit of their brethren a
pleasant one.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-15
.sJoeo Wheeler elected Unanimously.

Out Of the smoke of the political
contests of Tuesday in all parts of the
country comes news of the reelection
to Congress of General Joe" Wheeler
whose constituents Il in the Eighth
Congressional district of Alabama
have returned him for another term,
with not single vote being cast
against him. General Wheeler was
not able to participate in his cam
paign himself, but the loyal manner
in which his friends performed that
duty for him is gratifying to the
whole country.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-15
Special to the New DOMINION \

PARKERsBURG, November Is. The
touch down was made around the
end by Whitman, was made in the
second half eight minutes after the
play was resumed.
Yeager kicked off in the first halt
and Virginia kicked from the five
yard line. All this half the ball re-
NAMED in Virginia's territory but
the boys were unable to put it over
the line through fumbles.
In the second half Virginia kick
ed off and the line was bucked for
short gains far into her territory.
End runs were made for good gains.
Eight minutes after play began
Gass skirted the end with magnifi-
cent interference for IL yards for
the only touch down. Weaker kick
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-15
Died.

HENRY-Died, at his home near
Laurel Point, Nov. 18th 1898, James
M. Henry. He had suffered for a
long time from cancer on his face
which finally caused his death. His
age was near 70 years. A wife and
several children survive him. The
interment took place on Monday at
the burned church.
BUTLER-Died, Nov. 9th, 1898,
Miss Ida Butler, daughter of Green
Butler, Of Cheat Neck, aged %
years Deceased had been helpless s
since IA years of age from a compli-
cation of diseases. The remains
were inferred in the Blaney GENE
terry on the 10th inst.
PRINGLE-Mrs. Mary Pringle died
at her home in Cheat Neck, on
Thursday, Nov 10th, from cancer,
aged 81 years. On the 18th inst.
the remains were taken to Smith
field, Pa, for interment accompa-
MED by large number of friends
and relatives. The services were
conducted by Rev JOS Holt. The
pail bearers were Bert Ryan, Wait,
Majors, A. o. Lewellen and H. L.
Costello M
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-11-15
Married.

LoUGH-HUFFMAN-It has been
learned that Miss Ella Huffman, who
has been staying with the family Of
Mr.. w. e. Arnett for the past four
years, went to Oakland about the
middle of last month with James
Tough, of Morgantown, and was uni
ted in marriage with him. Miss Huff
man is an estimable young lady and
both she and the groom have the best
wishes of their friends. They will
reside in Morgantown.- Fairmont
West Virginia