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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07
The Death of Trade.

The following propositions are self
evident. In country village like Bellows
Falls trade can be drawn from only very
limited territory; speaking generally the
volume of trade which towns similarly situ-
ated can command is determined by the
height of the land.
This volume, this sum total, will be
divided among the merchants in business.
The strife, the competition, so-calied, is to
determine who shall control the largest
share OF the trade. 1t there are more
merchants in any one line of business than
could make living if all the possible busi-
ness in their line was divided equally, or if
one or two succeeded in practically supply
ing the demands Of the community, then
some one or more must 60 to the wall, or
at the most be content with an uncertain
and unsatisfactory income.
Every energetic business man is desirous
of not only holding all the business he now
has but also of adding to bis list Of patrons.
His new customers, unless new arrivals,
must come from the list of some competi-
tor. The outcome of the whole matter is
that whether in country or in city it is a
continual struggle year in and year out.
The question is often asked, Isn't the
fight too sharp? Aren't our keen, sggres-
sive business men in measure killing
themselves and their trade by being too
aggressive. A merchant, whether doing
business in Bellows Falls or elsewhere, has
legitimate business expenses such as rent,
heat, light, clerk hire, etc., all of which
must be paid out of his profit on the sale of
goods before he can make living even, to
say nothing of securing a competency. He
cannot sell his goods at cost and then
throw off FIVE per cent or give premium
and continue to float long.
To one on tie outside and unacquainted
with the working of schemes, it appears
that the merchants of Bellows Falls are too
philsntbropic. Stamps, coupons, prem
ium., five per cent off, goods sold at less
than cost,-the multiplicity Of devices is
really confusing. When few merchants
began giving out stamps, these few thought
they had the drop on the others; but later
when the rest began giving out coupons,
the matter stood just as it did in the first
place, with this difference, merchants were
getting five per cent less on their cast
sales. The customers made little, but
stamp companies more.
No town is thrifty which cannot boast Of
thrifty merchants, and a merchant who
will give away all bis profits can hardly bs
called thrifty. A business that cannot BY
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07
SAXTONS RIVER.

Miss Sarah Hulett of Bellows Falls is sew
ing for Madam Roux
Frank Stoddard of Ludlow is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Fanny Stoddard.
A union temperance meeting was held last
Sunday evening at the Baptist church, at
which there was a moderate attendance.
Charles H. Robb of Bellows Falls and DIR.
Edward Ellery delivered interesting ad-
dresses.
The entertainment given at the Baptist
church last Saturday evening under the auspi
ces of the Ladies' Industrial society was
fairly we'll attended. The program was an
interesting one and was appre ciated by the
audience. The proceeds amounted to about
SIS.
Miss Myrtle Cory has returned home from
Montpelier.
Edward LaBelle OF Bellows Falls is spend.
ing weeks vacation with his parents.
A picture of our late postmistress, Mrs.
Helen Campbell, is by request in the post
Office and will remain for a few days. 1t is
an excellent picture considering that it has
been enlarged from small picture in group
Mr.. Blake, photographer, of Bellows Falls,
enlarged the picture.
Mrs. Straw has been sick for number of
days.
The severe wind storm of Sunday night
blew down a large tree in front OF lheophiirs
f1OlG uOuSes tIcc lcAA IbGO
the road and very little damage was done
except the breaking of a telephone pole and
several wires.
W. B. Glynn went to Springfield, Mass,
last Monday to buy Christmas goods.
Kate Wilder has been sick with the grip
since last Saturday but is now little more
comfortable.
Mrs. G. L. Blake has received some of her
Christmas goods.
Advertised letters: Mrs. Samuel Wilder,
Mrs. G. Minis, Samuel P. Holden.
Tho little folks at the Baptist church are
rehearsing for q cantata, which will be given
at Christmas.
The Friday club met last week at the home
of Miss Florence Pettengill The subject for
the evening was Ben johnson and other
poets in Queen Elizabeth's time. The meet
ing was very interesting and well attended
The whist club met last evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Tenney.
Austin Farr has so far recovered from his
| illness that he is able to be out again.
Charles Derby and wife of Keene, who
have been visiting at Lyman Aldrich's, have
now returned home.
Mrs. Charles Wesley has been sick for sew.
eral days.
Miss Esther Butterfeld of Derby Line was
the guest of Mrs. G. s. Frost last Monday
and Tuesday.
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WALPOLE.

Stock loaded at the station Monday: "a
COWS, 8 hogs, 6 sheep, IS calves and 500
pounds OF poultry.
A social dance will be held at the town hall
Wednesday evening, December Z, at
o'clock.
Harry s. Miller will deliver war lecture
in the town hall Friday evening, December
9. Mr.. Miller was member Of the 2lst in
fantry, U. s, A., which went through the
campaign of Santiago. His lecture will be
illustrated by stereopticon views of the battle.
which took place there, including the charge
OF the Rough Riders. Admission Is and Is
cents.
Mrs. Hattie Parker is seriously i'll at the
home of her mother. Mrs. b. NJ. Fisher, on
School street.
List of letters advertised for the month
Son, Mrs. G. o Chspin, George Driscoll,
Perry A. Eaton. Mrs. Jennie L. Marcy, John
A. Ostenburg, Y. II. Pearce, Mrs. Margie
Wilbur.
Miss Eva Watkins is the guest Of Miss Rose
Gray at Ludlow.
The ladies' sewing society Of the Unitarian
church will meet with Mrs. Clarissa Jennings
Wednesday at o'clock.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lie Selkirk Sunday.
Judge Bellows was in Nashua Monday.
The schools of the village will close Friday
for three weeks vacation.
Hon. T. N. Hastings is spending few days
in Concord.
There will be a sociable this evening at the
Congregational church parlors Supper at 7
o'clock. The entei taiument will consist OF
an auction sale and the singing of pstriotic
songs.
A severe storm of wind and rain swept
over this village Sunday night doing. consid-
cradle damage. The worst wind for years
prevailed. nearly attaining the force ofs tor
nado. Several trees in the village were
blown down the weather vane on the town
hall was torn from its position and is badly
broken. The tobacco barn of the Charles
Hooper farm was completely wrecked and a
large portion of the roof of the barn of George
B. Williams was lifted from its place and
carried short distar cs. A great many pines
were blown across the highway leading from
A. A. Gilson's to F. o. Smalley's.
Mrs John G. Shedd is expected to arrive
Wednesday from Chicago, called here by the
illness of her mother, Mrs. L. NJ. b. Porter,
who is slowly failing.
The ladies' sewing society of the Copgre-
gational church will meet in its parlors on
Wednesday at 2 80 O'Clock.
DIR. W. II. Pierce of Greenfield was in town
Monday.
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BRATTLEBORO.

Part of the roof of the old toll bridge span
ming the Connecticut near the railroad sta
tinn was removed Monday and the town
officials appreciate the necessity of immediate
action to prevent the collapse OF the structure.
o.E. Rutterfield Of Wilmington ,as referee,
reheard the case of the Brattleboro jelly COM
psny against C. H. Davenport Monday, his
report being recommitted by the county
court for an additional finding of facts.
A another Goose" party will be given by
the Baptist society Thursday evening, supper
being served at 6 O'Clock, a sale OF fancy arti-
cles taking place during the evening.
Nine. Stella Brszzi has been engaged by
Maurice Grau to sing in grand opera in New
York city for one month, on account of the
illness of Thun sthumann Heink.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07
A Card.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on so, cent bottle OF
Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cold or cough We. also warrant a 25. cent
bottle tc prove satisfactory or no pay.
S. T. Andrews
IL. H DAVIS
S. w. WILDER, il.
n. A. WHEELER
ID. L. CT UsHING. Cambridgeport
WATSON S. EATON, Grafton
w. GLYNN, Saxtons River
CEoRoE II. WALKHR, Westsninatea gg-s
GEORGE H. HAMLIN, North Charlestown
G. G. DAVIS, Walpole
J B. Dlvoll, Rockingham, vt.
W. D. knowlton & Co, Walpole, II. II.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07

Miss Winona L. Brigham of Burlington,
daughter of Rev. S. S. Brigham, has been
appointed clerk OF the board Of railroad
commissioners and is the first young lady
to hold that position. For the past year
she has been clerk of the commissioner of
state taxes, and was strongly recommended
to the railroad commission by many prom
inent men of northern Vermont.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07

close attention, hard work, legitimate da-
vertising and courteous attention to the
wants of the community, be run with
reasonable margin Of profit is worse than
no business, worse for the business man
and worse for the community.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07
BUSINESS ACTIVITY.

BUSINESS ACTIVITY.
Notwithstanding the added burdens rem
dered necessary by the war, our people re-
joice in very satisfactory and steadily in
creasing degree of prosperity evidenced by
the largest volume OF business ever re-
corded. Manufacture has been productive,
agriculture pursuits have yielded abundant
returns, labor in all fields of industry is
better rewarded, revenue legislation passed
by the present congress has increased the
treasury's receipts to the amount estimated
by its authors the finances Of the govern
ment have been successfully administered
and its credit advanced to the first rank,
while its currency has been maintained at
the worlds highest standard. Military
service under common flag and tor q
righteous cause has strengthened the ma
tional spirit and served to cement more
closely than ever the fraternal bonds be-
tween every section of the country.
PENSION ROLLS.
There were on the pension rolls On June
80, 1898, 993,714 names, An increase OF
nearly $4,000 over the number on the rolls
on the same day of the preceding year.
The amount app opriated by the act Of
December %. 1896, for payment of pen
sions for the fiscal year of 1898 was S14O.-
100000. Eight million, seventy thousand,
eight hundred and seventy-two dollars and
forty-six cents was appropriated by the
act of March 81, 1898, to cover defcien-
cies in army pensions, and repayments in
the sum OF $4,000 SO, making a total of
$I48, ,0S2, 1929 available for the pay
ment of pensions during the fiscal year
1898. The amount disbursed from that
sum was S144, ,651. .879 so, leaving bal
ance of So, ,431, ,012.99 unexpended on the
3Oth of June, 1898. which was covered in
to the treasury There were 3S9 names
added to the rolls during the year by
special acts passed at the second session of
tn, 55th congress, making total OF 64S6
pensioners by congressional enactments
, since 1861.
INCREASE OF REGULAR ARMY.
Under the act OF congress approved
April &c, 1898, authorizing the president
In his discretion, ''under a declaration by
congress that war exists,"I directed the
increase of the regular army to the maxi
mum of $4,000 authorized in said act.
+ There are now in the regular army 81 ,S62
officers and men. In said act it was pro-
vided that at the end of any war in which
the United States may become involved,
the army shall be reduced to peace basis
by the transfer In the same arm OF the ser
vice or absorption by promotion OF honor.
able discharge. under such regulations q;
the secretary OF war may establish. OF SUI
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07
WESTMINSTER.

The selectmen have appointed Mrs. G. F.
Arnold school director IN place of j. H. Un-
derwood resigned.
Mr.. Whitman, one of the butter makers for
the Valley Creamery Association, went to his
home in Weybridge Monday night on oc-
count of sickness.
Junior Y. P s. G. E. gave another inter-
esting concert at the church Sunday evening.
The subject, 1.-THE Junior Love of Country .
being OF patriotic nature the church was
tastefully decorated with flags and bunting in
their honor. Mrs. Pierce, the superintend-
ent of the Junior Society. is doing great
work in their behalf and should have the as
| sistance of every one interested
Rev. Mr.. Harper of Windham preached at
the church Sunday.
The Ashwell Bros. have their new carriage
| shop nearly completed.
A. 8. Lewis is delivering the milk for E.
F. Lewis & Son; he took charge OF the route
last week.
At the annual meeting of the Thief Detect
ing Society Monday evening George W. Met
calf was chosen president; G H. Underw ond
secretary, and s. NJ. Nutting treasurer. 1t
was voted to have the usual supper and q. N.
Banks, George B. Hall and j. E. Leach were
chosen committee.
Miss Florence Metcalf is in Hinsdale for an
indefinite stay.
MRS. d. y. Wellman Is speuulug lew uay :
| in Bellows Falls.
The whist club will meet this evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Cole.
There are rumors of several important real
estate changes which we hope to announce in
the next issue of the TIMES.
HAPPENINGS IN THE LATE WAR.
This was the subject of an informal talk
given bv Harry S. Miller OF the 2lst Regi-
ment, U. s. A. Regulars, at the Kurn Hattin
Home on the evening of Friday, December
| 2. Mr.. Miller illustrated his talk with so su-
| perb lantern slides, made from photographs
taken en- route from Tampa through the cam
paign in Cuba to the final musteriDg-out at
Moutauk Point, L, I. Among the slides
which, for one reason or another, called forth
| especial applause were the following: EN-
barkatiou of Troops from Tampa, Charge OF
Rough Riders, Desth of Capt. Capron, De-
| struction of the Spanish Fleet under Cervera,
| Surrender of Cervers and others. Mr.. Mil
ler' s talk was especially instructive and was
very much appreciated by all who were privi-
legged to hear him; he is planning to deliver
this "illustrsted talk" in some Of the towns
in the immediate vicinity, and we trust many
will avail themselves of this opportunity oi
hearing q recital of the events of the late war
| as related by cne who was in active seIvics
during the entire war period.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07
The Presidents Message.

President McKinley's message to con-
gress Monday was a record breaker tor
length. 1t filed IA newspaper columns
and set in minion at that 1t is complete
history of the Spanish-American war, and
touches upon many other matters of ma
tional importance. As liberal extracts
from the message will be given in the
TIMES Saturday, we quote only few OF
the best things today.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07

Rev. A. D. Brown, president of Norwich
university, spent Sunday with his sister on
TYLER street.
Henry e Norcross, who has been critically
i'll at his Grove-street home, is slowly i'm
proving.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07

New York had million dollar fire Sun
day night. One exciting feature was the
wind, which was blowing 80 miles an hour
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07
To Cure Cough in One Day
To Cure Cold in One Day
To Cure Sore Throat in One Day
To Cure Hoarseness in One Day

Take Cleveland's Lung Healer. 25 cts. I
it tails to cure, your money viii be refHn-
ded by Pisrcs's Pharmacy. e ia
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07

Joseph H. Choate OF New York will be
our next ambassador at the court Of st
James.
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WATCH THE DATE.

Watch the date on your paper. 1t has been
the policy of this paper since its establish
ment not to stop subscriptions at the expira
ders are given to that effect. However when
dir ections are given either at the time Of
subscription or subsequently to have the
the expiration of the time paid for unless
renewed. No paper will be stopped until all
arrearages are paid. Subscribers are urged
to keep their subscriptions paid In advance.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07

Ne Minute Cough Cure, cures.
Thss is what 10 was nisds for.
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Bellows Falls Times.
PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY By
". C. BtLKAAP & CO., ProprIstors.

W. O. BELKNAP. Editor.
One copy one year in advance $l.1O
One copy six months in advance 70
One copy three months in advance ~
If not paid in advance 2.O
Single copies .0S
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Subscribers wishing the postoffice address
of their paper change must send us both the
old and new address.
ADVERTISERS
will ind the TIMES the best advertising med
lum in southern Vermont. Located in a
thriving manufacturing village and railroad
center at the border line of two states and
circulating in four counties of those states, it
is not excelled as means of reaching large
and thrifty population. Rates will. be fur
nished on application.
NOTICE.
All postmasters are authorized agents tor
che paper.
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Commissioners Notice.

We, the subscribers being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
Westminster, Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of Herbert D.
Aldr1ch, late OF Rockingham in said Dis
trict, deceased. and also all claims and
demands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
months from the e1st day Of November last.
being allowed by said Court for that purpose,
win attend to the business Of our said appoint
ment at the office of H. d. Ryder in Bel
ows Falls in said District. on the 18th dav
next, from one O'Clock P. N. until four
O'clock p M, on each OF said days.
EDWARD L., /; WALKER A Commissioners.
Nina j Aldrich, Adm'x.
November 81, A. D. 1893.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07
Umbrellas
for Gifts.
Gloves
for Christmas

lady The and color range all conpregu every
prices 81 90, 1.25 and 1 so.
Our stock of Linens in Damask Napkins and Towels
the right condition to please a.. purses.
different linens which
ling B, 10 and IL from 20 to 30
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07

PEPoRT OF THE COMPTON OF the
n NATIONAL BANK of BELLOWS FALLS
at Bellows Falls in the State OF Vermont, at
the close OF business Dec. l, 1888.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, $l74.l35 IA
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, ~; 70
u. s. Bonds to secure circulation, 100000 90
Premiums on u S. Bonds, 10000 90
Stocks securities etc 49, 10,l00 90
Banking. house. furniture, fixtures, 5000 90
Due from state banks and bankers, 10000 90
Due from approves reserve agents, 00847 As
Checks and other cash items 12,605 "a
Notes of other National Banks, 10,5S2 90
Fractional paper currency. nickels 100 o,
and cents, 138 81
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz:
Specie, $4,000 90
Legal tender notes, $40 90 46,O9O 90
Redemption fund with U. s. Treas
urer per cent of circulation, $500 90
Total, 5o4,34O s5
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. 100000 90
Surplus fund, 10000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid. 3S,15s 81
National Bank notes outstanding, $3.50 90
Dividends unpaid, 657 30
Individual deposits subject to
Demand certificates OF deposit, 20l6S p
Total, $500, $40 IS
COUNTY OF WINDHAM, SIS:
1, Preston H. Hadlev, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
P. H. HADuEY, Cashier.
subseribed and ,s sworn 7sa. to before me this
ZINA ii. ALLBEE, Notary Pubic.
Correet-Attes st:
JOHN H. WILLIAMS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07
WALES Cash STORE
Holiday
Opening.

Now we invite you to
if not ready to buy, then yo'
to price, to admire, to use tn
luton of the great problem 0
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07

II you've got "UmbreIla" written
on your list, then this store should
be able to supply the item to your
entire satisfaction. We have Just
had over 100 different styles come
in for ladies, gentlemen and chill
dren.
One of the most important Hol-
iday stocks in our store are the Kid
Gloves. A pair of gloves always
makes gift appreciated by every
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-07
RANGES and
PARLOR STOVES,

1t will PAY YOU, and we shall be de.
lighted to show you through our new fall
line OF ranges and heating stoves.
No trouble to show goods! Always
pleased to make new customers.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-07
TWO PLUCKY BOYS.

Quite an amount of pluck and perseyer-
ance was displayed by two small boys at
the house OF Bartlett S. Emery on Lincoln
street Tuesday evening. MIR. Emery S
little son and Humphrey boy, neither
of whom is over ten years of age, had
taken lighted lamp into the cellar, in
tending to split some wood. In some way
the lamp tipped over and the kerosene ran
out upon the fire wood, igniting as it did
SO.
Quite blaze was the Immediate result;
but the two plucky youngsters, instead of
running away as might naturally have
been expected, set to work to extinguish
the fire. A neighbor whose attention was
attracted by tie blaze started to ring in
an alarm; but the little fellows confident
ly told him that they could "handle the
fire. which they succeeded in putting
out with the aid of two. tubsful of water.
The Portland daily press., 1898-10-07
brief JOTTJN0e.

Mr.. W. f. Trask Is preparing to drill a
well on Clapboafd Island to supply 49,
OO) gallon tank with water. which is to
be used by the millionaire Philadelphia,
Samuel Frederic Houston, who has pur-
chased the island and intends greatly to
improve the property. Mr.. Houston {
plans contemplate the erection of han d.
some house so feet front, and the building
of a substantial stone wharf His archi-
tect will soon be on to consult with Mr..
Houston in regard to the house.
Star Course tickets for sale at M. Stein
erts g. Sons Co., 517 Congress street.
The County Commissioners will begin
the work of paving Portland bridge by
the fifteenth of this month.
Yesterday was fine October day with
q high north wind. The mercury was
down to 81 degrees at a. m.
Mr.. J. Henry Rines of this city has
purchased flock of 20 sheep of George
n. Freeman of West Gray. He will put
them on his farm at Gorham.
The bowling alleys at the new gymnasi-
UNI of the Y. M. c. A. were opened last
evening for the first time.
The call men of the fire department
were paid yesterday.
The committee on public buildings pre-
pared the contract for the removal OF
ashes to be signed by Mr.. Hanson Curry,
who has the job.