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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-24

cause of William Whites Trustee aeainst
William White and others, the undersign-
ed special commissioners will, on
Tuesday. the 28th day of November, 1899
at II o'cl ock a. M. on the premises. pro.
eeed to sell at public auction, the follow.
Ing described tract of land, to- wit:
$50 ACRES OF LAND,
lying in Riverheads Masisterial District of
augusta county, on Back Creek. about II
illes nortn OF M1ddlebrOOk, being the
farm IaIi no on which the late William White
resided for some years before his death
Ihls IS very desirable farm, lying In
one OF the most fertile sections of Augnsta
county, Is abundantly watered. and has
al OF the Improvements usually found on
a good farm. About fifty acres Of the land
are in timber. -'-'"
TERMS OF SALE:-One-fourth cash.
years, in equal instruments, the purchaser
executing his bonds therefor, with approy-
60 personal security, bearing interest from
the day of sale, and the title retained as
ultimate security. If one-third of the pur-
chase money is paid in cash, security on
the deferred payments will be dispensed
with.
Persons desiring to examine this pronert~
can apply to Mr.. John s. White on the
premises. '"~
W. S. HOPKINS.
PAUL M. PENICK,
Special Commissioners.
Lexington, Va.
w. s. Hopkins, General Receiver of the
circuit court for Rock bridge county, who
1as duiy qualified as such, has been au-
norlzed bY the said decree of sale 10 re-
GIVE the cash payment on sale made mr.
uant to said decree. Teste,
nov 5 AZ r. r WITT CIarx-
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-24

vs..
VIM. R. Reulohn, Defendant.
;. The object of this suit is to procure a
oivorce Oi,acnlo naatrinOnii in favor of the
plaintiff. And it appearing by affidavit
hled that the defendant is Nonresident of
this State, it is ordered that he do appear
here within fifteen days after dGe publica-
tlon OF this notice and do what is necessa-
ry to protect his interest.
AtteSte-
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT,
Braxton & Wayt, p. q. Clerk.
nov 17-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-24
SALE OF A
VALUABLE FARM !

Pursuant to decree of the circnit court
OF ockbridge county, entered on the both
day OF September, 1899, in the chancery
cause OF William Whites Trustee against
William White and others, the undersign-
ed special commissioners will. on
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-11-24
virginia News.

Ii. /. Phillips and Louis G.. Wright.
well known residents of Petersburg.
died on Saturday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
YOUNG AT SIXTY.

Serene comfort and happiness in ad.
vanced years are realized by compare
lively few women.
Their hard lives, their liability to Sc.
rious troubles on account of their pecu-
liar organ I'm and their profound igno-
rance concerning themselves, all COM
bine to shorten the period of usefulness
and fill their later years with suffering.
Mrs. Pinkham has done much to make
women strong. She has given advice
to many that has shown them how to
guard against disease and retain vigor-
Gus health in old age. From every cor
ner Of the earth there is constantly com
ing the most convincing statements
from women, showing the efficacy of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound in overcoming female ills. Here
is letter from Mrs. J. C. orms, OF 22O
Horner St., Johnstown, Pa, which is
earnest and straight to the point:
"DE4R Mrs. PINKHAM:-I feel it nv
duty to tell all suffering wGmen that l
think your remedies are Wonderful. 1
had trouble with my head, dizzy spells
and hot flashes. Feet and hands were
cold, was very nervous, could not sleep
well, had kidney trouble, pain in
ovaries and congestion of the womb
Since taking your remedies am better
every way My head trouble is all
gone, have no pain in ovaries, and am
cured of womb trouble. l can eat and
sleep we'll and am gaining in flesh,
consider your medicine the best to DO
had for female troubles"
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert.
ence in treating female ills is unparal-
lelled, for years she worked side by
side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
of the correspondence departments OF
her great business, treating by letter
as many as a hundred thousand ailing
women during single year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04

c. L French and several other gentle
men interested in the no-license cam
palgn, met at the residence of Rev.
James 1. Duncan this afternoon, to
complete arrangements for the bust
ness mems temperance symposium to
pe helu in town hall Sunday evening.
II is expected by the committee that
ABOUT a dozen gentlemen we'll known
IN clinton, will consent to speak for no.
incense. DR.. c. L. French will be one
OF the number, and it is possible that
few words. ee a
Officer Michael Smith is superstitious
ABOUT the combination of a white horse
with red-headed girl. AS he was go
ing TO his home, last evening, at 6
CLOCK, ne saw a man and two red
headed girls in a yellow sleigh drawn
oy a white horse. The horse dragged
the sleigh squarely on to the tracks
crossing Main street, at the railroad
station, when it; pulled out of the har-
ness, leaving the sleigh and it's oc-
eupants in an exceedingly difficult and
dangerous position. Willing hands
dragged the sleigh off the track. The
morse was caught and nothing happen
ed. Officer Smith believes that the COM
bination of white horse, auburn girl
and yellow vehicle is always unlucky
This is the third time he has witness
ed incidents tending to convince him
that this is so.
The democrats held a rally tonight in
the rooms of the Metropolitan club
The rally was addressed by Charles H.
Gentsch, Joseph E. Harrity, and John
f. O'Malley. David 1. Walsh was not
present as was planned for, being de-
tanned at meeting of the democratic
town committee.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
FINAL SALE
Parmenter Co. Prop
erty Disposed of.
1T BRINGS $4,000.
Death of a Remarkable East
BrookfieId Character.

East Brookfield, March 3.-The final
sale by auction of the real estate of
the Parmenter Manufacturing Compa-
ny was held at the company's office on
West School street this afternoon at 2
o'clock. Deputy Sheriff Warren E.
Tarbell OBLIGATED as auctioneer.
The land, comprising fifteen parcels
in all and situated in this place, North
Brooktield and New Braintree, was put
up IL one lot. l.. j. Simons, attorney
for John j. Pew of Gloucester, made
the first bid $4,000, which was finally
raised to $4,000, going to Mr.. Pew at
that price. Before the sale commenced
Judge Cottle of Brookfield, in behalf of
Edward Drake of this place, ques-
toned as to whether one lot could be
sold as the company's right to it was
questionable. In reply to this, Mr.
Tarbell asserted that while he was Of
fering for sale the Parmenter compa-
ny's right to the land, yet he wouldn't
guarantee as to it's having any right.
Among those present were Frank C.
Parmenter and L. J. Simon of Glouces-
ter, Warren Hamilton, John Mulcahy,
Albert Douty and Henry Cottle of
Brooktield, and VIM. Baily, Phiny
Doane and Edward Drake of this place.
The death of Elizabeth s. White, this
afternoon, removes one of the strang-
est characters known in this place. For
gears Miss White has lived the life of q
recluse in small house on the upper
Podunk road, seeking intercourse with
no one. Born in Brattleboro, VT, about
IS years ago. she moved here at the
age of 35, and for the past 80 years has
lived = in this vicinity. She taught
school in Podunk, and in what is
known as the Cove district, ffty-hve
she gave this up and has lived in soli-
tude since.
Her house, consisting of one room,
has been occupied by not only herself.
but at times by her cows and hens,
making it an extremely repulsive sight
to those few who have gained O. view
of it. Last Monday she went to the
house of a neighbor, Leander Morse,
and has been suffering from an attack
of pneumonia since, until today. when
it eliminated in a shock from the eff
fects of which she died at $3.50 p m.
AS far as can be learned, she leaves
no relative, with the exception of one
nephew, residing in Providence, r. 1.
The local schools were closed today,
and will enjoy a four weeks vacation
commencing on the spring term Mon
day. April 81
Mrs Frank M. King of Stevens. ave-
lnue has returned from an extended
visit to Springfield.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
THE "DIRTY DOZEN"
They Led the Roohdale Band Into the
Gutter and Music Ceased to Charm.

Rochdale, March 3-Mrs. John Har-
rison is sick with the grip.
Mrs. A, b. Norcross, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. George Kin
ney, has returned to her home in Mon
son.
Miss Janet G.. King has returned
from a visit to Mrs. ]. Condor of Graf
ton, Nova Scotia.
Reuben Phillips is distributing the
town reports.
George Miner has secured the serv-
ices of j. Black in the VOL shop at A.
H. HowaFth's mill
The meeting held last night for the
purpose of reorganiZing the Rochdale
Brass Band, was well attended and the
names of the probable members are as
follows: j. Arnold Cooper, the leader
of the last band, Fred King, John Nc
Donald, j. Allen Fits, Charles White,
William CamWell, Daniel Hally, Ed
ward w. Ellis, George Dearden, John
ders, John Morris, Walker Woodhead,
Basil Swallow, Napoleon Richards and
Austin and George Bertrand, who were
members of the MoIlson band. fS
Charles White and Daniel Holly
stated their opinions and both seem to
be strict disciplinarians. Many hui
morous stories Of the last bands expert
ences were related last night.
Charles White said, in speaking of
the evening when the band went to
play at the dedication of the Comins
g. Co.'S new weave shed, about one half
mile below here. that he noticed on the
start that he did not get the tone he
expected from his base horn, and as he
marched along. he was frequently re-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
NoRTHBoRo NOTES.

Northboro, March 3-The annual re-
ports of the town officers are now IN
circulation.
Miss Hattie Arnold is the guest of her
friend, Miss Alice Harrington, Hudson
street.
Alex Genette has returned from Pitts
burg, Penn, where he has been work
ing for the past year
Miss Hannah Mcclure is the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. James Holden, Wcr-
cester street.
Miss Nellie Mckay, Boston, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles JUS
tbs, VIM street.
Lorenzo Potter is clerking at Farms
worth's new store.
Miss Mamie Sargent, River street, las
recovered from a severe attack of the
grip,
Winifred Duplisse is the owner of
a fine bay horse
Yesterdays snow storm has had no
effect on Northboro in the way of trav-
ell, although the w. & M. st. r. r., in
order to be safe, sent out couple of
ploughs early this morning to clear
the tracks
Miss Louisa Fanley is on the grip
list.
Master Charles Lofty is suffering
from a severe burn, which he received
from the upsetting of a bowl of hot
water, while playing at his home.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
WARREN.

Warren, March 3.-IThe annual meet
ing of the Congregational church was
postponed until next Thursday even
ing.
William r. Tarbell of Hudson is Wis
iting his brother George Tarbell.
A new so horse power engine from
the Worcester Steam Boiler works of
Worcester will be added to the power
at the pump shop. Edward Price will
do the masonry work on the new boiler
house. Thomas Nevine has been given
the contract for the carpenter work.
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank w. Bliss were
called to Cow Run, o., Thursday, by
the death of Mrs. Bliss father, Ell
bridge Gilbert.
A reunion and rollcall of the mem
bers of the Methodist church will be
held in the near future. 1t is hoped all
members Will be present or send greet
ings or regrets.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
WARRENs WERE EASY.
southbrldgs Basket BALL Team Defeated
Them HandllV.

Southbridge, March 4.-Jrhe knights
Of the Silver Ring" defeated the WAR
rens in a. very loosely played game Of
basket ball Last evening. tn Warrrn. by
a score of q to l. The knights wetp
too strong a team for the WarrAnG. and
outplayed them at every point Will
son, the Knights reliable centre, Gagged
the first goal as usual, and Jaskivoak,
right forward and captain, made is
points for the Knights. The Knights
are right in it, and are q strong team,
their strength again Saturday evening
when they play the crack North Brook
field team in Dressers Opera House,
The regular monthly business meet
in their rooms, bank block, Saturday
evening, at 3 O'clock
Miss Lillian Sharpe left today for the
home of her sister, in Ludlow, Mass
Co. K, Sixth regiment, M. " NJ, held
their first drill since the reorganisa-
tionl of the company, in the armory, to-
night.
Rev. FIR. j. y. brennan left yesterday
for d few weeks visit in the south. Dur
ing the absence Of FIR. brennan, the
Rev. FIR Walsh of Clinton will conduct
the services at st. Mary's Church
Selectman Thomas Sanders has
passed the last teM4daysl in New YSFk
Alexander Il. Taylor is on a visitAto
Birmingham, Ala, and Is the guest of
his brother Prof w. r. Tayler while
in that city
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
DICKENS SET INCoMPLETE.
(Cincinnati Commercial Tribune ]

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune)
A book agent told me a good story
the other day. 1 am aware that it is a
dangerous proceeding to listen to the
sirenish seller of instalment-plan vol
umes, for the listener. usually gets the
worst of it; but this particular book
agent isn't otherwise a bad fellow. and
| let him live.
Among the other attractions the
agent has a set of Dickens, full and
complete, as he rattles off to you He
went to Coyingtona good many months
ago, and managed to sell a certain
judge there a set of Dickens works
The books were delivered and the
judge sat down to have a literary
feast. But he didn't sit long. He
picked up at random one volume, and
discovered a story that was not fin
ished. 1t was Edwin Brood" The
judge waxed wroth and he went after
the agent
What do you mean by selling me
an incomplete set like that?" he de-
manded. you said it was absolutely
complete, yet the very first book L pick
up | find evidence that you are pre-
varicatipg most basely. Take back
your books, sir; l refuse to pay for the
set. 1t isn't complete"
And despite all the explaining the
agent could do, the purchaser would
not understand. The agent is now en-
deavoring to make spiritual connection
with Dickens and have him finish the
book for this particular and implacable
customer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
AN OFFICIAL. VISIT.
State Committee Inspect Site for State
Normal School

State Committee Inspect Site for State
Normal School,
Fitchburg, March 3.-The legislative
committee of ways and means and the
committee on education came to this
city last evening, with view of ac-
quainting themselves with the condi-
lions to remedy which a bill is now
before the Legislature, for the erection
Of a model school on the state nor
NAL school lot. The guests arrived in
the city in the early evening, and We're
taken to the Johnsonia, where they had
supper with Principal Thompson of the
normal school, superintendent of
Schools Edgerly, Principal Alexander of
the training schools, Senator S. S.
Gleason of Gardner Representative
George N. Dyer of Gardner, Phineas s..
Newton of Royalston. James A. Itch
field of Lunenburg, Alexander S. Patton
of Leominster, Representative A. II.
Burgess and c. II. Blood of this city.
A special car was taken at S.15 for the
normal school, where an informal re-
ception was rendered the party by the
students and teachers at the school,
During the evening, Superintendent
Edgerly, Representative C. Fl. Blood,
Francis Leland, Lester l.. burlington
Of Templeton William II. Judd of Hol-
yoke, John II. Lowe of New Bedford,
George Il. Fisher of Amherst, spoke
briefly
The city government was represented
by Mayor Anderson and members Of
the aldermen and council.
The remains Of Mrs Hannah Ahern,
who was found dead in the road in the
outskirts Of Winchenden, last Friday
afternoon, and who died the next day
in that town, were brought to this city
this morning and placed in the receiv-
ing tomb at Forest Hill cemetery. AL
though the death report gives the cause
as opium poisoning, the relatives do
not accept this theory. They contend
that she had no reason for committing
so rash an act, and that when she was
in Worcester recently and visiting
friends in this city, she gave no signs
of contemplating such an act.
When she was in this city she did not
say anything as to where she was GO
ing, but did speak of having friends
in East Rindge, and it is thought she
was on the way there when death over
took her. She had a severe cold while
in this city. The relatives believe that
death was caused by cold and exhaus-
tion. They are 10th to accept the sui
eide theory IN any share or mannan,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
CITIZENS. AROUSED.
Indignant at the, Doings of Pedlars Who
Visit WhtlnsvlIe.

Whitinsville. March S.-Vigorous pro-
tests are being made against the cloth
ing pedlers hitching their teams on the
sidewalks along Main street. One ped
Ter capped the climax this morning by
hitching his directly orr the sidewalk
after taking him out of the shafts.
Foot passengers who happened along
We're compelled to walk in the centre
of the street with slush up to their
ankles. People are beginning to wonder
how long this state of affairs is going
to last
George Bathwick, driver for L. B.
Carr, is on the sick list.
The Whitinsville Social Orchestra
will furnish music for a dance Easter
Monday at Millville.
Gester G. Graves of Whitinsville, who
has for some time been on duty at the
recruiting office in Providence, mas
been handed the three stripes. having
been promoted to sergeant
The Epworth Reading Circle of the
NJ E. Church met this evening at the
home of Henry H. Mclean Of Cottage
street, and many were present. me
program: Selections, William Words
worth Victoria, Mrs. William Il
Sykes; Gladstone, Mrs. II. II. Mclean;
inventions; selections, Elizabeth Bar
rett Browning; England and the Wol'd'
Miss Lizzie Trowbridge; essay. i5y-
ron" Mrs. David Smith; the war Wtth
Spain. The next meeting viii be held
March II and will be the last OF the
season. There will be social aad
election of officers.
Carpenter & Co. of Providence, nave
a large gang of unemployed harvesting
ice for them this week at their houses
in Northbridge.
Mrs Thomas Dixon of High street,
who has been i'll for some time past
is in a precarious condition.
Rev Father Brosnahan Of ST. Anne
parish. Worcester, preached the len
ten sermon last evening in st. Patrick S
Church.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
LOTS OF EXCITEMENT.
Lively Runaway in Quinapoxst Caused
by Door Slamming.

Quinapoxet, March 3-Last night a
lot of excitement occurred in front of
the store block when Thomas Hayes of
Moscow arrived. Mr.. Hayes comes to
the store every night and waits for his
daughter to get out of the mill. Last
night when he arrived, he drove the
horse up to one of the posts in front of
the store and did not stop to hitch HIM
He went into the store and when in
there a young lady went out and slam
med the door This sudden noise start
led the horse, who wheeled around
quickly and started at high speed up
Wachusett street. Some men and boys
who were in the store at the time fol-
lowed the horse until they caught him
Michael O'Day and Edward Welch
being the fastest runners Of the lot, had
the honor of catching him, for which
Mr. Hayes was very thankful Not
much damage was done to the horse.
John Thompson of Worcester spent
yesterday with James Hanover.
Mrs. Mary Murray Of Moscow is seri-
ously i'll in Clinton, where she went a
few weeks ago to visit relatives.
Miss Annie F'lagg of Jefferson spent
yesterday with Miss Florence c. Brown.
who is ill at her home on Wachusett
street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
GOOD TIME COMING.
North erookfieId Sons of Veterans Plan
for an Elaborate Campfire.

fof an ELABORATE NaHpITe'
North Brookield, March 3.-Next
Monday night promises to be a red let
ter night in the history of Joe Hooker
Camp, Sons of Veterans.
Several weeks ago the boys planned
for a camp fire, which was extinguish-
ed for the time being on account of the
blizzard. Since then they have incres-
ed their efforts, and on Monday night
they will give their guests a grand good
time. f. a. Stearns Post, G, A. r., and
Luther Hill Camp, Sons Of Veterans,
both of Worcester, and Willie Circuit
Camp Sons of Veterans, of Worcester,
will come up to enliven the occasion.
A first class program has been pre-
pared.
Daniel f. Mccarthy is the new pro-
prietor of the Central house, with Ed
ward Herlihy as clerk
The first in the series of four socials
given by the dancing class of w. FL.
Quigley, was held at Castle hall this
evening. Doyle's orchestra furnished
music and about thirtytive couples
participated. Refreshments were SER
we'd and dancing enjoyed until mid
night.
Superintendent Charles A. Jefts Of
the Warren, Brookfied and Spencer
road had his snow plows at work, and
the track cleared before daylight this
morning the pillow arriving in North
Broolfield at 4 a. m.
The republican town comittee will
hold meeting in the selectmen's room
tomorrow evening.
There was a strike in town this morn
ting resulting from am attempt to wind
the town clock After being wound up
To its fu11 caOprttV If commenced ia
strike, and continued on its downward
course despite the efforts of the janitor.
Harry l.. Brigham has sold out his
tin peddler's business TO S. d. Peck,
and has gone to Portland, Me-, to work
in bicycle factory,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
NEW CANDIDATES.
Citizens Caucus in Holden win Put Up
Men Who Have Never Run for Office

Holden, March 3.-George c. John
son will be nominated for town auditor
and Frank ]. Knowlton as a member
of the school committee, at the citizens
caucus in Memorial Hall, Saturday eve
ming. None of these candidates
have ever been up for public Office be-
fore. but are sure to put up a game
fight, as they have large following
Melvin J. Hubbard, whose barn was
recently burned on the Clarie farm. will
not rebuild, but will move his family to
East Hubbardston.
Mrs. Mary Rawson of Webster visit
ed Yesterday with ARENAS d. Bascom
and wife, Main street.
Miss Anna Damon of Somerville is
the guest of Harry C. Damon and wife
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-04
A NEW PLAN.

Grafton High school Seniors viii Not
Have Graduation Essays.
Grafton. March 3.-This years gradu-
ating class in the high school will very
likely dispense with the usual program
of essays by the graduates. and inau-
gurate a new system, that of. having
noted speaker, on graduation night,
give a speech. Superintendent S. II.
Holmes met the senior class today, and
talked the matter over with them, and
gave them until Monday to give their
opinion on the natter
This years class consists of 23 schol-i
ars and it would be very long and
tedious progrdm If the usual essays
were given out. This custom okghav-
ing q speaker has been adopted by
many of the surrounding towns, with
good succeSs