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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-22

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TER In the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there Is ABSOLUTELY NO
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through clean white sand from beneath
q solid layer OF clay which strictly pro-
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poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE
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One gallon daily per month .75cts
Each extra gallon daily per month. ..6cts
One half gallon daily per month. so cts
All orders promptly attended to by
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-22
Fashionable Furs
For Fall Wear.

In many styles and combination
that cannot be duplicated.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
Death of George A. Ballard.

George A. Ballard died at his home in
Fairfsx Monday night. He was the member
from Georgia in the present legislature and
one OF the best known lawyers in the state.
He was born in Georgia October %, 1889, the
son of Orrice and Chloe Priscilla Jocelyn
Ballard.
His early education was obtained at the
Georgia academy and was completed at the
New Hampton institute in Fairfax. Early in
life Mr.. Ballard determined to make the law
his profession, and going to st. Alhans after
graduating from the institute he began his
law studies in the office of H. R. Beardsley.
At the September term 1861 he was admitted
to the bar with c. W. Writer'S, Guy G. Noble
and others. He began practice in Georgia,
but in 1865 removed to Fairfax, where he has
since resided. In 1885 Mr.. Ballard formed a
partnership with George W. Burleson and an
Office was opened in St. Adams. In 1890 John
Fitch was admitted to the firm. Mr.. Ballard
was one of the leaders of the Vermont bar,
his practice extending particularly to Chit
tenden and Lamoille counties.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24

drons set up at the crest. Near these
kettles the flag Of the Third cavalry
was planted.
Soon after reaching the hill, Colonel
Carroll, commanding the brigade, was
shot, Lieutenants Thayer and Meyer of
the Third wounded and Hamilton of
the Ninth killed. In the ascent of the
hill Lieutenants Smith and Ship of the
Tenth We're killed and Lieutenant Rob
erts wounded. Judging from the num-
Der OF cavalry officers hit on this first
hill, 1T would seem that those who esti-
mated the casualties suffered at the
creek, was from rs to 80 per cent of the
total may u mistaken. The Spanish
tire encountered here was from San
Juan blockhouse later taken by the in
fantry, from the ridge still farther on
in the American front and an intrenched
house located there. When the cavalry
was in possession of this San Juan or
Kettle Hill, General Sumner gave or
ders to the First cavalry not to leave
the hill. Said he, "We must make
stand here in case our folks are driven
out of our extreme 'front.' There were
then OF the hill three troops of the
Third cavalry and few rough riders,
and Summers orders included them in
the force that was to stay there and
hold it. GEORGE l.. KILMER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
Vermont Dairymen,s Association.

A combined meeting of the Vermont
Dairym association, Vermont Butter and
Cheese Makers association and Vermont
Maple Sugar Mixers association, will be held
at St. Johnsbury, January 3, 4, 5, 1899
Speakers of state and national reputation Will
address the meetings, among whom are DIR
]. B. Lindsey, Amherst college, "Cattle
Foods; Prof s G. Keith, Jr., Boston, BAG
terra in Milk; Hon Henry E Alvord,
Washington, D. c., Demands of Foreign
Markets; Hon. Thomas j. Dillon, Prince
Edward Island, "Cheese Making; Prof.
L. Hills, Vermont Agricultural college. ssThe
Best Means Of Meeting the Western Ccmpe-
tItion in the Manufacture of Dairy Prod
ucts" Hon. G. II. Warehouse, Durham, N
H., "Creamery Management; George C.
Wright, Westminster, Private Dairying" !;
John e. Gale, Gu1lford, Show to Produce
Giltedge Creamery Butter that will COM
mand the highest Market Price; Hon. A. j.
Croft, Enosburg Falls, marketing Maple
Produces" Prof. J. L. Hills, "The Damage
to the Maple Forests by the ravages of the
Forest Caterpillar and the probable effect up
on next seasons product" Other speakers
will address the meetings.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Vermont
Dairymen's association will hold a public
meeting Tuesday evening, January 3 Miss
Anna Barrows of Boston will give an Illus
trated lecture on classification and Combi-
nation of Foods" Other ladies will speak.
A special meeting of the auxiliary will be
held WedDesdsy morning, Jsnuarv Two
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
BRATTLEBoRo.

Charles Miner, manufacturer of hosiery,
has made a written proposition to the bust
ness men of the town, in which he agrees
that, if the citizens of the town will deed to
him the Centerville factory (owned by the
Estey organ company with the water power
rights aud equipments and if the town will
ex@mp, the plant from taxation for the term
OF five years, he will furnish a sufficient bond
in penal sum equal to the value of the fac
tory property to employ in and shout the
factory not less than 100 people continuously
for fise years He further agrees not to
establish a store in connection with the fac
toy for the purpose of supplying his help
wi h general merchandise The proposition
probably viii be considered by the business
men Of the town some day next week.
rhe annual meeting Of the First Baptist
society was held Tuesday night The follow
ing Ulcers were elected: President, s
Warren; vice pre-ii l.. w. Hswley; &C
retry, II Cham eTlsin; treasurer, 8 w,
Eigett; col. ctr, II b Chamberlain; audi
tor. H. r c. Toedt; trustees. H. d. Holton,
L. j. Retting, George 8. Phillips, G. B.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
LUDLOW.

Rev. Mr.. Thayer and family have moved
into Howard & Browns new house on Smith
street.
Miss Helen Bugbee visited friends in town
over Sunday.
Newton D. Clark spent this week in town
Miss May Bryant has closed her school in
turn to her school this winter.
There will be Christmas tree in the Bap-
fist church Saturday evening.
The village schools close this week for the
Christmas vacation.
The Universalist fair held Monday and
Tuesday evenings in Hammond hall was
largely attended and nice time is reported
The ladies cleared about $3.50.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W.Agan have returned
from the Adirondacks.
Miss Alice Crane is at home for the Christ
mas vacation.
The reception given to Rev. and Mrs.
Thayer in the Baptist vestry last Tuesday
evening was very pleasant occasion The
receiving party were Rev. and Mrs. Thaver,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Sherman and Mr.. and
Mrs j. A. bennett. Refreshments we're
served.
J T. Wilton is very low with consump-
ton.
At the regular meeting Of the Eastern Star
chapter last Wednesday evening the follow
ing officers were elected: N G. Hammond,
W. P /; Mrs W. W. Stickney. W M MS j.
B. Bradley, A, M Mrs. M r Chase, treas
urer; Mrs. L B, Moore, secretary; Mrs. G
K johnson, conductor; Mrs. Ada Warner,
| assistant conductor. The remaining officers
will be appointed and all the officers BIZ in
stalled at the next regular meeting Jsnuary4 4
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24

hundred and sixty dollars in cash premiums
are offered in the dairy exhibit. One hur-
dred dollars In cash prizes are offered in the
maple sugar exhibit. Special prizes Of money,
gold watches, newspapers, etc, will be given
to winners in butter and cheese classes. Ver-
mont dairy mems gold medal przs will he
competed for as in former years A cup
valued at $40 is offered by the Vermont But
ter and Cheese Makers for the highest scor-
ing creamery butter. Fifty dollars will he
divided pro rata among exhibits scoring 80
points OF more. Enter your butter, cheese
and maple sugar and compete for the gener-
Gus prizes offered.
Reduced fares will be given ON the Rut-
land, Boston & Maine, Central Vermont, and
Bennington & Rutland railroads.
The Avenue House and the st, Johnsbury
House will give rates of 81 so day. The
Cottage Hotel and the Union House will give
rates of 81 a day. These rates are for per-
sons attending the meetings only. The OF.
fetal headquarters of the different organiza-
tions will be at the Avenue House.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
EAST ACwoRTH.

W. 8. Lombard has job getting out bob
bins for Springfield parties.
George Buss' family are suffering with the
grip.
Abram Mitchell is visiting in Manchester
this week.
George Howe is at work for Scott Lombard
George Lewis has hired Miss Beckwith' s
barn for the season.
Mrs. Clarence Neal has taken George
Lewis, the teamster, to board.
Bernice Barlow is quite sick at this writing.
j. T. Toothaker is visiting his daughter,
Mrs George Call
Lyman Boswell from NARROW was in town
Sunday.
Arthur Barlow is to work for Orlando
Kemp.
The horse known as Old MAZE was killed
last week on account of disability.
Inez Heath has returned from Boston after
visit of over three months.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
Few persons outside her family knew

Few persons outside her family knew
anything about it.
Christmas was drawing near, and
doleful day it was likely to be for me-
The last three l had spent in the Weth-
erells' home, and the change from that
to lonely bachelor apartment and
cherries dinner at club was enough
to make me wish that had been pa.
gan with no knowledge of this sacred
festival
In any event. however, I should not
have been at the Wetherell house that
year, for since the early part of Novem-
Der Jane and had been bound by
promise to the Grays Of Princeton, who
were to give an old fashioned Christ
mas party in their historic mansion.
OF course we could not go under the
new order of things. had written a
note of regret, with some mild false.
that Jane had told the truth in her own
letter of declination to Mrs. Gray. 4
At the last moment was seized with
desire to go. Perhaps it was impossi-
BILE for me to face the prospect of spend
ing the day alone. Whatever may have
been the impulse, wrote again to Mrs.
Gray and begged to be allowed to
change my mind. !
Ny friendship with them all was
close enough to permit of such an un-
conventional act and to justify me in
| expecting the cordial reply which re-
ceived by the earliest possible mail.
Thus it happened that took train
from New York On Christmas forenoon
with heart so heavy that don t see
| how the engine managed to haul it.
would not positively assert that this
overweight was responsible for the dis
aster of the day, but whether from that
or some strictly mechanical cause the
train on the little branch from the
Junction to Princeton jumped the track
about 800 yards from Princeton station
and distributed itself crosswise upon
the rails.
No one was hurt, but there was con-
siderable excitement, A woman who
was sitting behind me clasped her large,
warm arms around my neck and yelled
into my ear that we should all be killed,
and if her husband had not come to my
rescue I should never have breathed
again.
This incident delayed me so much
that was one of the last to leave the
train. Looking ahead from the plat
form of the car, l saw the passengers
walking the track in long procession,
and among them, to my inexpressible
surprise, was janet
She was not more than twice cars
Continued on page g.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
CHARLEsTowN.

Rev. F. D Howells of Newport was taken
ill with pneumonia Sunday, and his daugh-
ter, Mrs. #. d. Jardine, was summoned.
George French of Park Hill has been visit
ing his friend, Charles T. Murray.
Daniel Stearns was kicked by horse
which he was shooting Thursday injuring his
knee severely.
Maurice White of North Charlestown Wis
tied his mother at Henry Parker's Thurs
day.
Madame Rumor says that B. Chellis of
Claremont has purchased the meat market in
this place of w. Loveland.
Mrs. Louise Symonds and two children
with Miss Vonnie Stearns are passing the
Christmas holidays with the sister of the
former, Mrs. A. H. Evans in West Medford,
Mass.
Willie Bisbee of Dartmouth college was in
town while on his vacation at his home in
Springfield.
Walter Clarke of Dartmouth and Charlie
Murray OF Burlington are at their homes for
the holidays.
Mrs. Dexter Bradford died at her home
Wednesday after brief illness of only five
days, aged "a years. She is survived by a
husband and one daughter to mourn the loss
of devoted wife and mother.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
VIII.

was done simply to give its leader the
post of honor. General Sumner said
that such was not the case, but that it
was the turn Of the rough riders to be
at the front that day.
Some time after Summers brigade,
under Colonel Carroll, including the
Third, Sixth and Ninth (colored), fol-
lowed by the rough riders, as the ad-
vance Of Woods brigade, had passed
on beyond Chimes position at Ell Poso,
the two remaining regiments of Wood,
the First United States and Tenth (col
ored), started forward. By the time
these two regiments reached the danger
point in the road the Spanish fire had
somewhat abated. In fact, but for the
balloon the column would have escaped
casualties until it reached the San Juan
fords. The balloon moved just ahead
Of the Tenth cavalry, which was first
in the column. 1t was high enough to
draw fire, and one of the officers said at
Camp Wikoff, "What the balloon didn' t
get hit us. The firing at the balloon
also caused some casualties from shrap-
mel and bullets in the ranks Of the First
cavalry
Finally the balloon was pulled down,
the observers got out, and it was tied to
a tree, where it floated above tree tops
and still drew fire until the Spaniards
destroyed it. One Of Kent's infantry
regiments had a similar experience with
the balloon, for it was passing down a
trail to the left of a road where the
cavalry was marching and just abreast
of it.
At Hell's Crossing the Tenth cavalry
lost half dozen men. AS the shells at
that point passed overhead with their
peculiarly startling shrek, the negroes
Strengthened up at attention and saluted
them. The two regiments lay half or
quarters of an hour in the river
bed, which was dry at the time, except
at the deepest part, where the river cur
rent runs. In order to escape the fire
they then moved out, changing direc-
tion twice and passing in front Of Car
rolls brigade to cover under q high
bank, and lay there another half hour.
From this point, looking through the
trees in front, as described in the story
Of Carroll's cavalry brigade, the Span
ish position could be seen. 1t was well
known to the officers what was expect
ed of the line, and finding in front of
them barbed wire fence of six strands
all hands went to work to clear away
the obstruction. The men pulled out the
posts and twisted and broke the wire.
all tho TINA uuder fra
A boy hero was developed at this
time in the son of the colonel Of the
Tenth. Theodore N. Baldwin. Jr
Young Baldwin was a civilian, who
went along to see the fun. He was 10
years old. He had picked up a carbine.
intending to fight along with the rest
and was foremost in tearing down the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24

The Misses Morgan, Whitaker, Crandall
and StaffJrd have made arrangement for a
social dance at Hotel Cross Friday, Decem-
Der 80 -Four nieces of good music tickets
for dancing Is cents. Ice cream and cake
will be served in the hall. The proceeds for
the benefit of their club.
Visitors in town are Miss Maud Kendall of
Woodstock at Hank Whites: Albert Brown
Of Foxboro, Mass Mr.. Stoddard of Rocking
ham at Mrs. Sarah Warduer's; Stilman
Gould and wife at Herbert Davis; Rev.
B Rearden of Ludlow at DR.. F. G. Morgan's.
A series of meetings will be held by the
Universaists in their church next week,
commencing Monday, January 2, with Rev
j. B Summons of Woodstock, followed by
Revs j. B. Rearden of Ludlow and Trickey
of Claremont, and Rev. Lucy Milton of
Chester. closing Friday night with a sermon
from the pastor, Miss Elizabeth Goldthwait.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The ladies of the Universalist church will
hold an entertainment and Christmas tree at
their church Saturday, the Baptist uniting
with them. Everybody and ali his friends
are particularly invited to come and assist in
the program.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
few rods. At the outset there were two

IHEODORE N BALDWIN,
Zone of the San Juan heroes
wire fences and hedges, which were cut
through and jammed down, the Fir st
and Tenth cavalry keeping good line
across the clearing and making straight
for the Red House.
Carroll's brigade, moving to the
right Of Woods, found the hill beyond
the hedges and fences steep and rocky
The men clambered up and at the top
reached level ground-in fact, the fields
and yards of country house. Their
position was swept by fire from Spanish
intrenchments in front. No Spaniards
were seen by Carroll's men. but they
had been there and could be seen by the
men of Colonel Woods brigade, rapidly
retreating to the right. The Tenth cav
airy unfurled its colors, planted its
stats in the ground at the Red House,
which Immediately drew a heavy fire
from the Spanish in San Juan fort. The
time is set down by the Tenth cavalry
as about noon. In Carroll's brigade this
first hill was called kettle Hill" be-
---,e there were some huge iron cal
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
PERKINsvILLE.

Charles Gould and family OF Claremont
and s. Valentine of Ludlow were the
guests OF Mrs. L. M. Gould Sunday.
The box shop of A. T. Billings is closed
for a short time.
A good crop of ice is being harvested on
the lower village pond.
Mrs. Rawson, who has had lingering ill
ness for the past few months, passed away
Tuesday night, her death being caused by
a cancer of the stomach. Her funeral was
held Friday and the interment was at
Brownsville.
The young people will have Christmas
tree at the Baptist church Saturday evening,
December "a
John Desmond has returned from Grafton,
work on the quarry having finished for the
winter.
John H. Hicks has returned from two
months trip through linois and Iowa.
j. G. Gray has finished work as four-horse
teamster for Williams & Co., and F. +.
Holmes Of Springfield takes his place.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
CAvENDISH.

George Davis of Proctor was in town the
first of the week.
Mrs. d. J. Stimets returned from Rutland
last week.
The ladies' sewing society of the Univer-
salist church met with Mrs. Chapman
Wednesday.
Mrs. William Smith is in Amsden for the
winter.
G. Il. Thompson was in Rutland last week.
E. G. White is in Woodstock.
sleighload of Is attended the Universe.
list fair in Ludlow Monday night.
Miss Addie Russell was in Rutland last
week.
The school children will have Christmas
tree and supper in the town hall Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Henry Sanders was in Ludlow Tues
day.
Miss Addie Davis was ia Bellows Falls the
first of the week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
PARKHILL.

Miss Alice Butterfeld is at home from
Northfield for the holidays,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Wilbur are entertaining
a young gentleman, who arrived there last
Sunday.
Miss Velma Streeter is at home for two
weeks.
Miss Anna Stoddard is suffering from q
severe attack of bronchitis.
Miss Mabel Gnoduow has returned from
Keene.
William Slocum and Miss Rose Bell are on
the sick list. Mrs. James Starkey is reported
as convalescent.
Mrs Sarah Stevens is at work for Mr. /.
Patrick Culleton.
Miss Mary Robbins has returned from YER
mont to resume her position as housekeeper
for James Moriarty
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
WARDSBORO,

A few days of pleasant weather last week
were thankfully received, and enjoyed by all
the people in town.
A thaw Tuesday and Wednesday has low
cred the depth of snow considerably.
Merle Putnam went to Stratton Wednes-
day to draw logs for the Grout ,mpany.
E. L. Putnam is the happy owner of q first
class express sleigh, with all necessary attach-
ments for one horse or two, made by NJ. II
Leach of Hinsdale, N. H.
Alice Waite of the west village has the
mumps.
Mrs. Metcalf went home Thursday night
to spend Christmas.
Silas Fairbank of Winchester, N. H +, who
is stopping with Mr.. and Mrs. f. L Putnam,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
Gold IN Brandon.

o. c. Luce of Brandon, who for some time
past has been prospecting at place known
as Birch hill, four and one-half miles east OF
Brandon, has at last met with what iseems to
be success in locating a rich vein of gold.
Some weeks ago he sent three samples to a
Mr.. Petit, sssayer of Colorado. The follow
ing is the report: Sample No. was taken
from the top Of ledge and yields "a 80 ton.
The second sample was found about $50 feet
above the first, on digging down II feet on
level. It was found to yield $l5 80 to a ton
and on digging % feet was found to ield
300 to the ton. Comparing this find with
that Of Cripple Creek, which yields $l4 per
ton, it seems that Vermont has Klondike of
it, own.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
Vermont News.
Opening Of Laboratory Of Hygiene.

The archaeological Laboratory established
by act of the last General Assembly will com
mence active work on the first Of January
next. While visitors from any and all parts
of the state are welcome to inspect the labo-
ratory at any time, the State Board of Health
has thought best to designate some special
day on which they would meet the people OF
the state of both sexes for Friday, December
80, at any time bewteen 10 A. and 10 P, NJ.
The director of the laboratory and his assist
ants will explain the work it.is intended to
do, the methods of investigation and any
other matters that may he of interest to the
public nsrally IN this connection.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24

Crowell and G. 8. Hopkins. The treasurer !
report showed the society to be in good con-
dition. II was voted to change the date of
the annual meeting from the third Tuesday
in December to the first Thursday OF that
month.
Bert Hopkinson from the ward medical
school, Ernest j. Waterman from Middle
bury college, Carrie Clark from Tufts, Ethel
Stoddard from Brown, Ruth W. Childs from
Abbot academy, Miss Coolidge from Athol
and Florence Allen from Proctor are among
those spending the Christmas vacation at
home.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
Vermont Department G. A. R.

Department Commander Harris ofVermont
G. A. R. spent Sunday in Bennington, and
r posts. Sunday morning accompanied BY
several of the comrades from Sixth Corps
post he attended service at the old First
church at Bennington Center. Commander
Harris was on his way home from New York,
where he had been to visit the national COM
mander, to consult with him as to the pro-
priety of the department encampment hold
ing Its next session in Montreal, the post in
that city having rendered an invitation. The
national commander sew no improperly in
going there, so it is probable that the next
encampment will be held there III June. The
Vermont department, and another one has
recently been mustered in Quebec.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
The Mileage Ticket Law.

The railroad commission met in st Johns
bury Monday afternoon to hear the St. Johns
bury and Lake Champlain railroad petition
to the board to exempt this road from
the provisions Of the mileage act passed by
the last Legislature. After short consulta-
ton, the board declined to receive any offered
evidence and refused to exempt the road
The board gave the railroad until January Ii
next to comply with the law. The railroad
attorneys seemed perfectly satisfied with the
result.