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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
CLOVIS Falls Locals.

The grocery stores will be closed all day
Monday.
There will be social dance in G.. A. R..
hall Friday evening.
John F. Hughes is assisting in Winnie
wisser's News Store.
D. A. Brainard has finished work for
John T. Moore & Son.
Miss Dora Marsh of St. Adams is clerk
ing in the New York Racket.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hall and son Mel
vim are expected home Friday.
The Baptist society will hold the annual
roll call and supper Tuesday evening.
Ernest Blake has succeeded Walter
Stiles as yardmaster for the B. & M.
E. L Carpenter passed Sunday in White
River Junction, the guest OF Frank Aver.
G. F. Maynard is in Marlboro, Mass,
to-day, where he attends the funeral of his
mother who died Monday.
Ernest T. Dean Of the u. V. M. comes
home tomorrow for the holiday vacation ;
John Church will come Friday.
F. E Shedd, formerly with the Vermont
Farm Machiae company, has formed a
partnership with Scott Lowell in the meat
business, the firm name being Lovell&
Shedd.
A concert and ball is to be given in
Union hall Thursday evening, December
20. The concert will be from to 9 and
dancing until 2 o'clock. Beedle's orches-
ira of Keene will provide music.
John Buemond has purchased two houses
in Springfield Of W. H. Loveland for
$4,000. The property is located on Clin-
ton street and the houses, one Of which
was Mr.. I-oveland's residence, are on ad-
joining lots.
NJ. H. Ray opened the Frank B. Phelps
shop for business this morning. A. B..
Plat and E. E. Ferguson, who have been
running business of their own, have en-
tered his employ.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
Mrs. o. 8. Davis returned Monday from
White River Junction.

Mrs. O. 8. Davis returned Monday from
White River Junction.
Forefathers day will be observed this even.
ing at the Congregational church with Colo
followed by an address by Rev James N.
Alexander of Newport, N. H and others.
Every one invited.
December %, the real estate and personal
property of the late Willard L. Lawrence
will be sold by auction at the farm.
Fred Chandler of Rutland is employed in
the plumbing department by Lawrence, Tink-
or 3 Co.
Miss Annie Densmore is enjoying her
Christmas vacation in Claremont.
Mrs. Lucy Lockwood, widow of the late
Seymour Lockwood passed away at her home
Friday last.
Mrs. Charles Martin has completed the ex.
tensive repairs she has been making this Sc, :
son upon her residence. adding another i'm
provement and attraction to Main street.
The remains Of d. R. Brown were brought
here from Felchville Saturday for interment.
The Rockingham Free Library is to bs con-
graduated that among the lorg list CT new
books recently added to it's collection are
|XScience and Health" and Retro pection
and Introspection" by Mary B g. Eddy.
The stores will be open each evening this
week. The merchants report an unusually
large Christmas trade.
The Caverly Gould Co. has purchased Of
w. H. H. Slack and Brother, the property
formerly known as the wooden mill.
The store windows are very attractive with
tempting displays of Christmas goods. CIV.
Brush has representation of Christmas
morn, after Santa Claus has found his way
down the chimney.
The funeral Of Mrs. Julia Putnam occurs
today
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
BRATTLEBoRo.

Henry R. Stearns, 63, died suddenly at the
home of his sister, Mrs. G. r Evans, in West
Brattleboro, Saturday night. Mr. Stearns went
home from the east village on the trolly car
about 8 O'Clock, and after entering the
house the occupants were att acted by his
heavy breathing land he died almost imme-
diately, probably Of neuralgia of the heart.
He was born in Wilmington, being the son of
Rufus and Jane Stearns, and for 80 years
lived in the west, aside from his service in
the war of the rebellion. He returned to
Brattleboro about dozen years ago, since
which time he had resided with his sister,
who is the only survivor OF the family. Mr..
Stearns had taste for drawing and decorat-
ing and some of his artistic work can be seen
on the lawn in front of the home at West
Brattleb oro He was also portrait painter
of some merit.
FIG Logan Of Chicago has recently given
S35 900 to provide a suitable library in the
art institute of that city. As originally
planned, the institute was to have two large
well-ligh ted rooms in the north and south
courts, one to serve as an assembly hall,
which Charles W. Fullerton has recently
completed to the memory of his father, a
former Chester resident. and the other for a
library. 1t is the latter which Mr.. L.
gan now provides for. The room will be 20
by 90 feet, two fl ,ors in height, and in archi-
memorial hall. 1t is the intention of the
giver to have the building ready for use with
IN SIX months.
News was received Sunday morning of the
sudden desth from pneumonia OF Margery
Hubbard, %, wife of John w. Atwood of
Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Atwood was well known
in Btattleboro where she had spent several
summers. Her mother, Mrs Chelsea Hub
bard of Vernon, was summoned to Omaha,
but failed to reach there until after her dangh-
ters death. She was granddaughter of Col.
John Hunt aud niece of Mrs. c. M q. Rich
ardson. She leaves husband and father.
1t is possible that the Harris mills will be
rebuilt at Halifax by Derby Dickinson, the
lessons, who have already considerable tim
Der ready for the purpose. The mill, which
was burned Saturday and which they occu-
pied, took fire from a stove, the only thin
saved being planer.
The Congregational Sunday school voted
Sunday % toward extinguishing the indeot-
edness on the John Robinson memorial
church at Gsinsboroueh' in kneiand. This
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
WESTMINSTER WEST

W. B.Cutting and wife returned from Bos
ton last onday. 49,
The Misses Helen and May Campbell are
home for their vacation from Vermont Acad-
envy. T
Mrs.J. L Ormsby spent Sunday in Bellows
Falls with her daughter, Mrs. M. W. Edison
Walter Harlow ought to be called the cham
pion butcher of the west parish, he having
killed IS hogs besides several beeves since
the first of last September.
e. L. Ranney will soon move with his fam
lily to Nj. Pierce's clearinghouse at the steam
mill. where he expects to remain through the
winter.
Maple Grove Grange, No. 1866, will hold a
meeting Thursday evening, December %. to
elect new officers for the ensuing year Let
there be good attendance at 7 o'clock M.
sharp.
There will be dance at the town hall Fri
day night; music by Weeden's orchestra.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21


was in response to an appeal from commit
tee appointed by the national council of the
church society. .-...
Mrs Crrel G. Brown has been appointed
administrative of the estate of George W.
Brown: John H. Merrifeld has been APP
pointed guardian OF Emily Morse of Newfane.
Rev. Mr. Wood is ill at his home in Lon
donderry with bilious fever and unable to
take up his charge as pastor Of the Bsptist
church at the West village.
Noyes H. White and Seth B. Stone are en-.
gagged in remodeling and repairing the Briggs
homestead at Westmoreland near the Over.
man place there.
Col. George W. Hooker is building BLOCK
in New York city on the site of dwelling
house owned by him.
Rev. F. B, Makepeace of Springfield, Mass
will supply the Congregational pulpit ON the
first Sunday in January.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
NORTH CHESTER.

R. P. Pollard is quite sick and attended by
a,physician.
Miss Ruby Smith came home from West
minister, where she is teaching, Saturday, re-
turning Monday morning. a
Orrison and George Holden of Worcester,
Mass, visited their mother and other rela-
tives in town over last Sunday.
E o. Spaulding has moved his family from
the Howe block in this village to the Powers
house in Factoryville. gt
The mercury registered from IL to % below
zero Wednesday morning with snow enough
for good sleighing.
The Hope Rebekah lodge had good sale
of articles at their bazaar in the town hall,
proved financial as well as social success.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
EAST LEMPsTER.

Miss Jennie Smith has returned to Albro
Bakers after an absence of two weeks.
Elisha Bruce is now able to be dressed a
portion Of the time but gains very slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Nichols gave a sur
prise party Saturday night to their daughter
Mary, it being her 10th birthday A good v
number Of her friends and schoolmates were
present and good time was enjoyed by all.
Lorenzo d. Moody returned home We'd
nesday night safe and sound. He reports the
most damage and the most lives lost at ses
during the two big storms that there have
been before for 20 years.
Christmas will be observed at the hall Sat-
urday night, December "A Come one, come
all and help make Christmas of 1898 the best
one for many years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
GRAFTON,

There will be an entertainment and Christ
mas tree Saturday evening, December "a, at
the Congregational chapel Everyone is
cordially invited to come.
Miss Anna Haskell has returned from Wis
ting friends in Bellows Falls and Fiizwil-
lams.
A son was born Friday, December Is, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Kingsbury.
There will be Christmas entertainment in
tie Baptist vestry Monday evening, Deem
Der 20.
Miss Gertrude Marston is stopping here
with her sister, Mrs. Edison, for q two weeks
vacation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
J. B. Ober returned from Springfield,
Macs Mopdav

: J. B. Ober returned from Springfield,
Mass, Monday.
Miss Clara HARDWOOD of Adams, Mass, who
is soon to become Mrs. Ben Napton, is ex-
pected with her husband, to visit relatives
here the last of this week.
@. j. Perham now keeps in stock quite a
quantity of groceries with a constantly in.
,creasing list of attractive presents. From
now until New Years with every purchase
emitting the buyer to q present, not only that
is eceived but, in addition, handsome panel
picture a little moro than yard in length
and ten inches wide. The panel contains
four pretty child faces representing morning,
noon, evening and night.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
CAMBRIDGEPoRT.

A general invitation is given to attend the
Christ.nas exercises to be held at the church
Monday evening, Dece mber 26.
A party from Springfield called on friends
here Sunday.
Attention is called to the sign announcing
Q new drsssmaker In our village.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree t,
refund the money on a so cent bottle O
Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure you
cold or cough. We also warrant 25-cen
bottle to prove satisfactory or no pay.
s. T. ANDREWS
n. H DAVIS
IS w. WILDER, IN.
N. A. WHEELER
D. T. CUSHING Cambridgeport
WATSON s EATON, Grafton
W. b GLYNN, Saxtons River
GEORGE H. WALKER, Westminster
GEORGE H. HAMLIN, North Charlestown
C. C. DAVIS, Walpole
j. B. Divoil, Rockingham, Vt.
W. D. Knowlton 4 Co., Walpole, N. n.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
THE TIMES.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. Fl, 1898.
Notice to Advertisers.

Copy for changes in advertisements should
re ach this ONCE on Mondays and Thursdays
No change reaching this ofloe later than A
n. on Tuesdays and Fridays will be guaran.
teed insertion in the Wednesday and Sat-
urday issues respectively.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
SPRINGFIELD.

John Buemond of Rockingham has pur-
chased of w. H Loveland his present Clinton
street residence together with the new house
on the adj lining lot; consideration, $4,000.
Mrs. Frank Scofield of Saxtons River is the
guest of c. W. Locke, n. d.
r. " Bugbee. Who came from Rutland FIJI
dsy with q span of horses, selling teas and
coffses, was placed in the lookup over Sum-
DIV, and the expense Of getting release wss
e10 Is. - - 80
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21

You invite disappointment when you exper-
iment. iDeWitt's Little Early Risers are
cure constipation and sick headache Just as
sure as you take them. Pierce's Pharmacy
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
BUSINESS NOTICES.

4 Most acceptable Waterman foun-
tain pen, at Williams & Co.'S.
Whitcomb Riley's Child Rhymes-at
Williams & Cos.
For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns, skin diseases and especially piles
there is one reliable remedy, DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve. When you call tor
DeWitt's don't accept counterfelts or
frauds. You will not be disappointed with
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Pierce's
pharmacy.
ITO RENT-Lower tenement with barn
on Henry street extension. Edward Arms.
FPearl In Ammonia Washing Fluid
gives good satisfaction. Box S48, Bellows
Falls.
ITO RENT-One large or two small ten.
ements, and store No. 2 on Rockingham
street. N. H. 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.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
Stocks and Bonds.

Closing quotations yesterday as reported
by E. M. Blake, commission broker in
Howard's block, were as follows:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
Bargains for Xmas.

At c. L. BARRIERS, corner Henry and At
kinson streets. Wheeler & Wilson sew
ing machine, SO .68; New Home, $11 j;
/ High Arm Singer, $12.87; l Singer,
$40; Singer, $5; white oak case, 8
drawers. $40; white walnut, draw
ers, $40 SO; Davis High Arm,5 drawers,
$3.50; l Davis, SIS 25; Domestic,
$11.79; l St. John. $949; Davis
Drop Head, new, 1924 60; Idea, new five
drawer oak, 1888. All machines with
full line of attachments and warranted.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21
Ring Out the Old
Ring in the New
Christmas is Almost Here!

Only three more shopping days and lots of Holiday
trading to be DONE Why not complete list at once,
and come In the morning you Our Christmas sale
has been going with rush. Books and Calendars Hand
kerhefs and aprons Cloaks and Dress Goods
in for their share of the business Last Saturday
was red letter day in the Cloak Department Quality
Correct Styles and Low Prices did the business. We
want to move great many more Coaks and Dress Goods
tor Holiday Gifts. You never buy up-to-date Cloaks
or Dress Goods cheaper than this Christmas week.
Run your through this partial list from which to
make holiday selections.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21

Towels
Napkins
Table Sets
Fancy China
Hand Painted Porcelain
Lady Gray Perfumes
Hudunt's i"
Neck Mnfflers
Pocket Books
Boston Bags
Outing Night Robes
Elegant Cut Ware
Bureau S, Is
Pillow Shams
Table Covers
Holiday Fancy Goods
Collar and Cuff Boxes
H .ndkerchief and Glove Boxes
Necktie Boxes
Brush and Comb Sets
Toilet Articles
Tides
Sterling Silver
Manicure Sets
Hat Brushes
Blotters
Hair Curriers'
Shoe Horns
Paper Knives
Manicure Articles
Brush Jars
Cold Cream Jars
Scissors
Salt and Peppers
Tooth Brushes, etc.
Holiday Umbrellas
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21

The only feature in the stock market in
the past few days has been the very sharp
rise in the copper stocks; the rest Of the
market has held very well but no further
advances have been seen. A. S. R. has
been weak though the four point advance
yesterday has greatly lessened the net loss
Federal steel and Atkinson properties
have gained little and are now at their
high points. The fact that London has
been and is large buyer Of our securities
is great factor in holding the high prices
in our markets, aud the continuation of
such buying should cause still further ad-
vances. Grain has continued to gain lit
tie though speculative interests have not
yet turned toward it; indications are that
in the near future considerably higher
prices will be quoted in the cereals.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-21

Dress Goods
Cloa ks
Cloth Capes
Golf Capes
Fur Collars
Fur Collarettes
Feather Boas
Children's Cloaks
Handkerchief
Aprons
Books
Calendars
Kid Gloves
Lined Kid Gloves and Mittens
Silk Mittens
Wool Mittens
Warm Underwear
Leggins
Hosiery
Blankets
Bed Spreads
Chenille Spreads
Tapestry Covers
Moreen Skirts
Sateen Skirts
Children's Books
Muffs
Children's Fur Sets
Down Pillows
Silk Covered Down Pillows
Head Rests
Satin Waists
Flannel Waists
Velvet Waists
Plaid Waists
Tahlo :.o.a
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-11-03
MINI SO A Ne VS.
BURNED THE EXPLOSIVE.
Up Himself

How Diver scllerf Blew Up Himself
and COnpaniOns.ls. $50 34a
BY a statement made by the only
survivor of the dynamite explosion at
Duluth last week in which three men
were killed, it is shown that the ex-z
plosion was caused by the gross care
lessness Of the man in charge, Diver
Scherf, who was killed. illiam Pin
sney, who makes the statement, says
that he was directed by Scherf to,
build a fire in a boiler on the scow3
that the men were all on, in order that
the dynamite mi ght be thawed therein,
and that he did so, though telling the
diver that pail Of hot water was
ready for the thawing Scherf thought
it would take too long to sthaw it by
water, and the men built q very hot
fire, large enough, Pinney says, to
Fave made 100 pounds,of steam in the.
boiler. This fire was then drawn and
the sticks Of dynamite laid in the fire.
box. Pinney looked in the door and
saw the dynamite melting, and so said
to Scherf, who told him to shut the
door, He again looked in and found
flames playing about the stuff, and
shouted that it was explo ding, and all
started to run, the others too late.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-11-03
KEEP OUT OF PORTO RICO

No Place for Young Men Seeking
y Work. s5,s tBs sse;s as
Washington. Nov. 2.-The following
report from Mr.. Hanna, American CON
SUI at Porto Rico, has been received by
the secretary of state and will be Of
interest to persons contemplat ting mi-.
grafton to that island. In his report
Mr.. Hanna says:
Il am convinced that young men
seeking work or positions Of any kind
should not come to Porto Rico. Such
persons as clerks. carpente rs,Y mechan-
les and laborers Of all grades should.
stay away from Porto Rico. No
American should come to Porto Rico
expecting to strike it rich, and no per
son should come here without plenty
Of money to pay board bills and have
enough to take them back to their
homes in the United States. This is a
small island, has a population Of about
a million people, and is the most
densely populated country in the
world. There are several hundred
thousand working Porto Ricans ready
to fill the vacant Jobs, and at a low
price"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-11-03
DISTRICT JAIL SYSTEM

Secretary Jackson COnv tnced Thnt 1t
Is the Proper Thing.
Secretary Jackson, Of the state board
of corrections and charities, has re-
turned to st. Paul from a visit through
the northern part OF the state more
than ever convinced that his district
jail system is the proper thing. In
several Of the northern counties where.
they have county jails, they have but
one or two prisoners the year around,
with twice as many attendants. In
Itasca county, with its 5000 square
miles, they have poor house with IL
rooms and only one paupep, and a man
and his wife to care for him. This is.
at Grand Rapids, where they also have
a Few jail, with no one in it, however.
These instances, Secretary Jackson
claims, are illustrations of the adj
yantages Of the district system.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-11-03
Shot Through the Head.

Information has been received at
Brainerd that George Barclay, prom
inent lumberman and proprietor. of
the hotel at Pine River, a station on
the Brainerd & Northern, was shot
through the head while sitting in the
waiting room Of his hotel. The shot
was fired from without by a party or
parties unknown. The operator says
a nan was seen running away imme-
diately after the shot was fired. Gen
eral Manager Hoar, of the Brainerd &
Northern, was wired for a special train
to bring a doctor from Walker, but be-
fore the special could be gotten ready
word was received that Barclay had
died. Sheriff Hardy has been Eutified
and will leave for Pine River at once.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-11-03
SAD HOMECOMING.
President and Mrs. Mckinley Visit
Canton to Attend the SaxtOn Fu-

President and Mrs. Mckinley visit
Canton to Attend the SaxtOn Fu-
neral. VIA #s
Canton, Ohio, Special. II he home
coming of President and Mrs. McKin-
ley for the funeral Of Mr. George d.
Saxton was attended with a most
touching and pathetic scene at the
Pennsylvania station Many people
We're at the depot when the train ar
rived and extended the party silent
but eloquent sympathy and reverent
welcome. Mr.. M. c. Barber, the presI-s
dents brother-in-law, was at the sta
ton with several friends Of tile family.
and DR.. Fraunell, who was called to
take charge Of Private Berber, the
sick soldier. President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley We're first out Of the car. AS
they approached, the crowds. with
heads uncovered, bowed silently and
opened a passageway through which
they passed. The president and party
went direct to the Barber home The
funeral will be held this afternoon.