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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
SAXTONs RIVER.

Morris Glynn has had an attack of the grip.
Fred Rand is suffering from an attack of
the grip.
George Alexander went to Boston last Sat-
urday.
Miss Jessie Wheeler returned from Brown
University last Friday.
Ray Hughes has returned from Brown
University to spend hiS vacation at home.
Walter B.Glynn returned from Somerville,
Mass, last Monday night.
Mrs. Baxter Walker and her children went
to Rutland last Wednesday to visit her sister
Mrs. Walter Scott. T
Mrs. F. E Stone, D. D. G. NJ, and Mr.
Stone of Spring field visited the Crysta
Rtbekah lodge, No. IA, last Friday evening
Mrs. A. Hubbard and her grandson, Earle
Holt Ballou, returned from Chester last Sat
urday.
II. Kimball was unable to attend to his
duties last Sunday as chorister of the Baptist
choir, on account of very severe cold.
Mrs. M. P. Barry has been suffering for the
past week with tonsilitis, but she is feeling
much better at present.
The members of the w. l. A. N. G. met
laSt Friday evening at the home of Miss
Phoebe Frost. There was large attendance
and the evening was enjoyed by all.
A. II. Sabin has added fine line of wall
papers, window shades and draperies to his
stock of goods. See advertisement in this
paper.
The life of Christ was illustrated by the
stereopticon last Sunday evening in Fuller
hall, for the benefit of the students at V. A.
Mr.. Grove was the reader.
Lew Thompson returned home last Satur.
day after an absence of three months; he has
been taking a course of study at the Burdett
business College, Boston.
The LADIES' society of the Baptist church
will begin to serve sugar on snow at 5 O'Clock
his afternoon. At s o'clock this evening
Jerusha Dow will give her popular entertain
ment in the church vestry.
The lease of c. W. Osgoed's barber shop
has run out and as he was unable to renew il
he has leased the store next to A. Sabin's for
term of five years, and expects to remove
his business there by the first of April. He
has also leased the tenement formerly occu-
pied by Mr.. Mayo, but does not expect tc
occupy it until the first Of July.
The young men at Vermont Academy gave
reception last Saturday evening to the
young ladies at V. A. There was an excel
lent program provided. The soloists were
Miss Pope and Mr.. Grove. Mr.. Spencer read
and duets were given by Miss Pope and Mr.
rellier, and Misses Marston and Moorhouse
Light refreshments were served during the
evening, and everyone had very delightful
time.
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Commissioners Notice.

We, the subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court TO the District OF
Westminster, Commissioner, to receive. ex.
amine and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of John
Taylor late of Rockingham in said Dis.
trict, deceased. and also all claims and
demands exhibited in offset ereto; and six
being allowed by said Court for that purpose,
we do therefore hereby give notice that we
will attend to the business of our said appoint
ment at the office of E. l.. Walker
in Bellows Falls in said District. on the 2nd
da, of April and the 9TH day of August
next, from one O'Clock P. NJ. until foul
o'clock P. NJ, on each of said days.
G. G. H. f Wilkins. III an Commissioners.
Joseph Taylor, Admir- March a. A. d. les.
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Balance on hand,

LAST LECTURE COURSE ENTERTAINMENT.
A good-sized audience was present Monday
evening at the last of the series in the Wal
pole lecture and entertainment course. All
were pleased with the program presented
and applause was frequent. AS Mrs. M. H.
Hastings was unable to be present, her place
was supplied by an accompanlst from Keene.
Young DOMAINS solos were much enjoyed
and Mr. David was considered an excellent
impersonator. He very kindly added several
selections to the program, the Facial Family
being particu arly amusing. The program
presented was as follows: A story-play writ
ten for trns Mr., David by, George A. Kyle, en-
titled "The Village Folks" lin three parts. }
Characters impersonated by Mr.. David
Silas Goodell, warm-hearted old farmer.
Abby. his sister, a maiden lady.
Asa ROwell, meanest man in town.
Henry Clay Webster, commonly called "Mud''
Webster.
Deacon jackson, pillar of the church.
Rev. Job Pillsbury, the parson.
Patience Pillsbury, his wife.
Sally Philbrook, champion speller of village.
Sam Rollins, young and growing.
PROGRAM.
Piano duet, Misses MAYNARD
Song, ESwallows, Cowen
Master Donlan
Part l. Mr.. David.
The Goodell's Place. A Rainy Day.
Song, "Life's Merry Morn,'' Bailey
Master Donlan
Part II. Mr.. David.
The Grange. Do unto others.
Song, "Waltz Song," Arditi
Master Donan
Part III. Mr.. David.
The Goodelrs Parlor on Christmas Night.
The Angel of Mercy and Peace.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
WESTMINSTER.

E. L. Finton sold A Sunday papers Sunday
morning.
Mrs. E. j. Snow entertained the whist clut
Friday evening at her home.
Mrs. Eliza Clark is spending q few days
with Mrs. E. j. Snow at her home.
Don't forget the closing singing school on
Saturday evening.
Miss Laura Ranney has returned from an
extended visit with friends in Fitchburg.
Mrs. Nellie Nutting and daughter went to
Burlington Monday for protracted visit
with her sister, Mrs. Holton.
Miss Maud Underwood is visiting her
brother, DIR. Underwood, in Bradford, n. H.,
for few weeks.
Miss Ida Wright goes to South Hadley to-
| day to care for Mrs. E. I. Clark. Mrs. j. L.
| Collins returned from there Monday.
MIR. Gleason,an uncle of W H. Cole, died al
funeral was held Monday morning and the
burial was at Westmoreland.
| Miss Emma Lewis is taking an enforced
/ vocation from the johnson Normal school
where she has been attending school for somt
time, on account of sickness.
The Brattleboro Phoenix of last week con
| tanned an interesting account of the marriag,
of Arthur Metcalf, a Westminster boy, t.
Miss Genevieve Colwell Eemis at Springfield
Mass, on Wednesday of last week. Mr.Met
calf is one Of our most highly respected youns
men and hosts of friends will extend congrat
ulations.
H. G. Baxter and brother are contemplat
ing starting corn canning factory at Brat
| tleboro similar to the one in this place. j. s
| Dearborn, their representative, has beer
| there this week looking over the field and il
the firm should receive sufficient encourage
i ment from the farmers and business men il
willundoubtedly establish plant at the lattel
pace. Messrs. Baxter are endeavoring tC
get all of their factories near together co thai
they can be easily reached during the can
ming season.
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EAST ACWOTH.

Nellie Nichols of Lempster is at work al
Robert Kennedy's.
Arthur Barlow is at work at South Acworth
painting for his brother, Martin.
Mrs. Mary Pettengill is suffering from 6
sore throat.
Walter and Louise Buswell are visiting
their grandmother, Mrs. H. Buswell.
Gardner Buswell has returned from severa
weeks visit with his old comrades in Massa.
chusetts.
Ala Frinney Of Gardner is stopping with
her aunt, Mrs. Nell Kemp.
j. s. Toothaker, who has been visiting hi:
daughter, Mrs. Call, returned to his home in
Claremont, Saturday.
Mrs. Louisa Buswell, Mrs. George W. Call
and Louise Mitchell are on the sick list. DR.
Huyck is the attending physician.
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CHESTER.

DIR. Ray was in Peru on Saturday. called
there by the sickness OF his mother.
Miss Eva Larkin is home from Spring
field for the spring vacation.
Mrs. ID. A. Brown of Newport is the
guest of her sister, Mrs g. III. Waldron
Col. J. E. Pollard aud l.. Allen Carpen-
ter were in Boston Saturday in the inter
ests of the Pollard Manufacturing Co.
George III Waldron went to Windsor
and White River Jr lctIon Monday in the
interests of the Vermont humsne society.
There will be no servicel at the Baptist
church next Sunday, owing to the absence
of Rev. j. M Ashton.
The Baptist young people held a sugar
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
Tohn Robertson Estate.

STATE OF, VERMONT. The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District. TO
all persons interested in the estate of John
Robertson, late Of Rockingham, in said Dis
trict, deceased. GREETING.
Whereas, g.. E. Robertson has pre-
sent+d to this Court an Instrument purport
ing to be the last Will of said deceased for
probate ~ ou are hereby notified that this
instrument at the session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls in
said District, on the Cd day of April
contest the same, If you see cause,
ZINA h. ALLBEE, Register
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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, e1::
anime and adjust all claims and demands of
all pei sons against the estate of Daniel
u mpbell, late of Rockingham in said Dis
trict, deceased, and also all claims and de-
mands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
months from the 10th day of March inst,
being allowed by said Court for that purpose,
we do therefore hereby give notice, that we
will attend to the business of our said ap-
pointment at the late residence of Daniel
Campbell. deceased, in SaXtons River village
said District, on the 20th day OF April and
the 18th day Of September next, from two
O'Clock, P. NJ, until four O'Clock, P. M, on
each of said days.
& siA; y WHHRPLE' VI RRT Commissioners.
PpWAkB e ~ MsBhEql r CAMPBELL Executors.
March 21st, A. d. 1898.
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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
examine and adjust all claims and demands
of all persons against the estate of Eliza W
Hanks, late of Rockingham in said district
deceased, and also all claims and de
mands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
months from the 9th day of February last
being allowed by said Court for that purpose
we do therefore hereby give notice, that
we will attend to the business of our said
appointment at the Office of e. l.. Walker in
Bellows Falls in said district, on the
day of April and the 1st day of August
1888, next, from one O'Clock A. NJ. until foul
O'Clock p. NJ, on each of said days.
Z. l.. WALKER, commissioners
Y. III. ALLBEE, oois'ion0i''
o. NJ. George, EXT. March IA, A. ID. 1888.
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Commissioners Notice.

We the subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
Westminster Commis sione rs to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of ann NJ.
Ellis, late of Westminster in said district
deceased, and also all claims and demands
exhibited in offset thereto; and six months
from the 5th day of Ma -ch last being
allowed by said Court for that purpose, we
attend to the business of our said appoint
ment at the residence of F. 1. Lane in West
minister in said District, on the End day of
from two O'Clock P. M. until four O'Clock P. NJ,
on each of said days.
L. e. RICHARDSON. Commissioners
j. H. UNDERWOOD, oo''iooiS
Fred i. Lane, EXT.
Wastminster. Vt. March g. A. D. 1895
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
festival and sociable at the church parlors
Tuesday evening.

festival and sociable at the church parlor
Tuesday evening.
George Farrar is the happy father Of {
nice eight-pound boy who arrived las
Sunday morning.
Don't forget the social and sugar festiva
to be given this Wednesday evening by thu
young men OF the Congregational society
E. w. Gibson has been appointed regis
ter of probate by Judge Hugh Henry MIR
Gibson will have his office with Mr.. Henry
for the present.
Mrs. A. d. Fletcher recently purchased
of Arthur Byam of Grafton, for the Glebe
View Farm OF Londonderry,a pair OF four
year-old Holstein cattle, said to be the
best pair for their age in the country.
w. j. Ballou of the Hartford TheologI-
cal school visited his brother, Ii. L.Bdlou,
over Sunday and deliverd sermon il the
Congregational church. He is very prom
islng young man, and,if we mistake not,
will make his mark in the word.
Pollard & Abbott have added a new
feature to their cloak business. They have
made arrangements with firm of ladies'
tailors in New York which enables them to
take orders for ladies' jackets, suits, capes
and skirts from samples now on exhibition
at their store.
E. w. Gibson has purchased the iasur-
ance business of Judge Henry and will
succeed Mr.. Henry sometime in the
near future. Mr.. Gibson is a very
promising young man, full of push, and we
bespeak tor him much success in hisnew
undertaking.
A scheme is on foot to establish hoard
of trade in this town and meeting will be
held in the schoolhouse Thursday evening
to see what can be done about the matter
We hope everyone will give hearty coop
Grafton to this scheme as we think Chester
will bear little bracing up.
A very interesting and instructive lee
ture was given in the Congregational church
last Friday evening by Rev. George w.
Perry on Charming Vermont" Mr. Perry
showed some $50 pictures giving glimpse,
OF the mountains, valleys, lakes, ponds,
rivers and gorges OF the state, with a de-
scription OF each in bis own pleasing style.
Surely some of US little realized the beau
ties that are to be found in our own state.
A large audience was in attendance and
all felt that they had received their moneys
worth.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
Levi White Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District. To
all persons interested in the estate of Levi
White late Of Grafton, in said district,
deceased. GREETING:
Whereas W. E. l.. Walker has p esented to
this court an instrument purporting tn be
the last win of said deceased, for probate :
You are here by notified that this CouIt " i'll
decide upon the probate Of said Instrument
at the Probate office in Bellows Falls, in said
District, on the ID day of April, A. D., 1898
aad when where you may appear aad con
test the sam 9, II you see cause.
ZINA III. ALLBEE, REGISTER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23

Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett, the
wel-known novelist, Monday instituted
suit at Washington for divorce from her
husband, DR.. Swan M. Burnett. The
novelist has gone to Europe, where, it is
believed, she will remain until the bill of
enforcement is granted. 1t is understood
to be mutual agreement to disagree and
that no opposition to the bill will be made
by DR.. Burnett.
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Jonathan E. Smith Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District To
all persons interested in the Estate of Jon
athan e. Smith late of Westminster in said
District, deceased. GRE ETING.
You are hereby notified that this court will
decide upon the al owance of the account of
/. A. Farr Administrator upon said
Estate, and decree distribution thereof to the
persons entitled, at the session thereof to
be held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls,
on the 2d day of April A. d. 1898,
when and where you may be heard in the
premises if you see cause.
ZINA HI. ALLBEE, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23

The funeral OF ex-senator Blanche X.
Bruce was held at Washington Monday.
The Metropolitan African Methodist Epis
copal church was crowded with representa-
tive colored people of the city, and among
the floral tributes was handsome wreath
from the White House with the card Of
President Mckinley. Bruce, who was
register of the treasury, was esteemed one
of the brightest of the colored men who
have ever been sent to congress. He took
his seat from Mississippi at the opening OF
the 44th congress and held it six years.
During 1881 he was the only represen-
tative of his race in either house.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Edmund Wyman of Brattleboro was a
guest at d. Stevens Monday.
Mrs. Edith Hopkins of Springfield is visit
ing her parents, Rev. and Mrs. F. D. Good
rich.
Miss Minnie Torrey entertained party of
young people at her home last Friday even
ing. The time was spent with music and
games; light refreshments were served.
Mrs. Joel Ober, who has been in failing
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
A. B. Dascomb Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, ss. for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate
of A. B. Dascomb, late of Westminster.
in said District, deceased GREETING.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
c. W .Osgood and H.M.Dascomb Admrs upon
said Est ate and decree distribui ion thereof to
the persons entitled, at the session thereof
to he hel at the Probate Office in Bello ws
Falls the end day of april, A. ID. 1898,
when and where you may be heard in the
premises, IL You see cause
ZINA III. ALLBEE, Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
Many People cannot Drink

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep. You
can drink Grain o when you please and sleep
like top. For Grain-O does not stimulate !;
it nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For nervous
persons, young people and children Grain-O
is the perfect drink. Made from pure grains.
Get package from your grocer today. Try
it in place Of coffee. 10 and 25c.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23
DON'T BUY A BICYCLE

unless you know the makers to be sound
reliable house-one that has business stand
ing' and is ready, and willing to back up their
product and always give honest goods and full
value. There is more opportunity for mis-
representation and poor value in bicycles than
IN any other article. There are some unwse
dealers who look only to this years sales and
next year shift to another make and the next to
still another. Poor policy for the dealer, but
much poorer for the buyer. In your selection
you cannot exercise too much caution, but
II It's Hartford, rest easy-no repairs for
years and merit is built in, NOT talked in.
"A full line at all prices.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23

health for many months, passed away Mon
day morning. In the death of Mrs. Ober the
community loses a woman much esteemed
and her family a faithful, devoted wife and
mother.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23

In Langdon. N. H., March IL. Noble c
Marvin, aged 43 years, months, l3 days.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23

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
tion of the time paid for unless explicit or
ders are given to that effect. However when
directions are given either at the time ol
subscription or subsequently to have the
paper stopped 1t will be stopped promptly al
renewed. No paper will be stopped until al
arrearages are paid. Subscribers are urged
to keep their subscriptions paid in advance
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Subscribers wishing the posteffice address
of their paper change must send us both the
old and new address.
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will find the TIMES the best advertising med
ium 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 a means of reaching large
and thrifty population. Rates will be fur
nished on application.
NOTICE.
All postmasters are authorized agents for
the paper.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-03-23

was unanimously reelected clerk. The COM
mittee were elected as follows: Rev. r. W.
Pratt, Charles H. Barnes and Rev. Z. A.
Keep. 1t was voted to raise 5000 for school
expenses, the same amount a. raised last
year. balance of $2l5 was reported in the
treasury and it was voted to take S65 in pay
ment for the organ purchased last spring.
leaving net balance of $3.50. The sum col
lected for tuition was reported as about $l79.
The subject of closing the gymnasium was
left to the discretion of the committee who,
we believe, have for the present decided that
it best be closed. The patronage was given
over almost wholly to lawless and therefore
disorderly element, who not only grossly
abused the generosity of the originator of the
gymnasium but the confidence and interest
Of the public instrumental in helping the
scheme along. Thus all are denied the priv
ilege, because of a few, only one more illus
tration of the fact that the innocent suffer
with the guilty and usually, for them.
The following figures, given us by the lee
ture course committee will prove Of interest
to the public generally:
Amount collected by subscription
lot ~
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Don't all speak at once

because this limited number would
otter them at these prices they
good god day the but space
the and willing sacrifice you
during the next few days, before they sight,.
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Bellows Falls Times.
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-08-26

Transferring a general Banking Bus
ness, Deposits received. Buy and sells
Exchange on The principal cities of the
United States and Europe. Collections
receive prompt attention. Mining stocks
bought and sold. Bullion and Quicksilver
bought and sold. Current accounts sole
tied with individuals, Firms, Compani es,
Banks and Bankers.
4 per cent interest paid an
time deposits.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-08-26

The protocol signed on the 18th of
August at Washington will make
great work for the map makers. Not
a map in all the world now correctly
defines the territorial limits of the
United States or of Spain. Nor will
Il be possible to do so with entire &C
curacy until the work of the peace
commissioners has been completed.
What will be the color assigned to
Cuba, what to the island Of Luzon,
what to the other islands, One thing
only is sure, for the first time in 400
years not a patch of the Western
hemisphere will bear the yellow tint
usually given to Spanish possess
ions.