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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
WESTMINS NSTER.

Walter Campbell, one of the boys at the
Kurn Hattin Home, was taken suddenly i'll
while attending the morning service at the
church Sunday morning.
G. E. Chase went to Boston Monday morn
ing for few weeks stay.
Mrs. B. F. Richmond returned Monday
from few days visit with her niecs, Mrs.
E. E. Marggraf, at Bellows Falls.
Mrs. Julia Lyman and daughter, Miss Car.
rie, went to Northampton Monday morning
for few weeks visit.
Joseph Hayes and family returned to their
home in Pepperell Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Walker, Mr. and Mrs.
@. F. Arnold and Miss Susie Kellogg are ex
pecting to go to Block Island next week for q
two weeks outing.
Elmer B. Watkins of Felchville spent Sun.
day with friends in town.
Don't forget TO attend the entertainment to
be given by the children this evening; they
deserve a full house.
B. F. Sleeper and George N. Banks have
been appointed commissioners upon the es
tate OF Mary L. Wells.
We are decidedly of the opinion that re-
freshing dew wonld be of lasting benefit to
| our neighbors scross the river. According
| to the assertion of their correspondent in the
last issue of the TIMES that they have reached
| state that like the thirsty earth they are
"dry, oh very dry" but perhaps the state Of
| the weather may have misled the aforesaid
writer into mistaking the kind of drynes;
| which has overtaken them, not probably oi
the "bug juice" variety.
The selectmen will meet all interested
parties in the laying out of new highway al
the south part of the town on Saturday after.
neon on the premises. The object is TO get 6
better and much easier kept road and avoid
two very dangerous railroad crossings.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
Too Much of a Jar,

A little group of professional mer
were talking Of dentists the other day
when the stout man of the party related
humorous incident that occurred
some time ago. 1t happened in den
lists office in Kansas City.
A typical COW puncher came in and
wanted tooth treated. He was a big
fellow with an immense soft hat, and
when he deposited himself In the oper.
ating chair every thing creaked.
mind you don't hurt me-" he said
in menacing tone, and then the den.
tist got to work.
After boring into the tooth a moment
he paused.
"Now," he said, "don't stir. If you
do, this tool may slip and your nerve
will get nasty jar
All went well for few moments and
the big fellow threw his head back.
There was yell, scramble, fall,
ing chair, and then brawny fist flew
out, and dazed and bleeding dentist
picked himself from the floor on the
opposite side of the room.
"You blamed idiot" he mumbled
with his hand on his jaw, II told you
not to novel"
"Thet don't make mite O. differ.
ence" roared the COW puncher. "No
man kin hurt me like thet an Hver'
And, seizing his big hat, he plunged
heavily down the stairs, anathematiz.
ing the whole dentist fraternity at ev.
cry step. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
Not a Cent Missing.

The committee appointed by the last legis-
lature to investigate the affairs of the state
treasurer have made report to the governor
that entirely relieves the treasurer from the
charges made by his former deputy, Major
Hiram A. Gerrish.
Last year Gerrish was convicted of embez-
cling funds of the treasury and sent to prison,
where he died during the winter. Before his
trial he made charges against Treasurer Car
ter in consequence of which the legislature
last January ordered an investigation and
appointed a committee who employed Rich
ard M Wright of Boston, as expert account
ant. The charges in biief we're:
First-That on June l, 1891, there was
shortage of $4,000 in the funds of the treas
urv.
Second-That shortly afterward this was
increased to S6500, with nothing to represent
it as an equivalent; that subse equently it in
creased to $4,000, and that at the time of the
annual audit, from 1891 to 1895, certificates
of deposit were put in to "quare the accounts,
which certificates disappeared Immediately
after the audit.
Third-That of the amount of the short
age, S2500 was represented by an envelope,
with nothing inside; and,
Fourth-That the money so represented
was loaned to a relative of the treasurer.
The committee, the auditor assisting, care
fully examined the books and papers in the
Office, took the evidence of all parties who
would be likely to have knowledge Uf the
facts and examined and weighed every bit of
evidence available and are satisfied that each
and every one of the charges made and above
stated is wholly unwsrranted and untrue.
They find on the contrary, with the excep-
ton of the amount taken by the burglary of
June 8, 1895, the state of New Hampshire
has not lost one dollar during the incumbency
OF Solon A. Carter as treasurer, and that
there has not been day during that time
when the funds of the state have not been
intact or properly secured.
The committee found that the records and
books of the Office are kept in 8 careful and
methodical manner, large portion of the
entries being made by the treasurer himself.
The committee also recommended that the
salary of the treasurer be increased to corre-
spond with the added duties and responsible
tiles of his Office.
The present incumbent of the Office has
held it since 1871, except one year, lS74-5,
and during that time the total receipts have
been, as shown by examination Of the books,
S34, ,655, $50 %, total disbursements s34,314.-
o03.35, total expenses of the Office sl0l SO so,
received by the Office for interest on deposits
go, ,740 76.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
All He Lacked.

A candidate for the position of teacher in a
New Hampshire district school was found
sadly deficient in spelling, grammar and
mathematics, and it was with perfunctory
air that the examiner turned to the subject of
geography. "Where is Chicagoi" he asked,
selecting question at random from a sheet
of miscellaneous queries. "Well it's out
west," replied the candidate with the tone of
one who had Unexpectedly landed on solid
and familiar ground.
"In what part of the wests" persisted the
heartless examiner.
"Well, now," said the young man, with
whereabouts in the Union Chicago is Just as
well as anybody. l could go right there if
had ticket, but haven't got the flow of
language to make it clear, that's the only
trouble. Youths Companion.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26

Miss Bessie Thompson has been visiting
friends in Grafton for few days, returning
the first of the week.
The Misses Wilson and Master Preston
Hadley of Bellows Falls called ON Miss Annie
Bemis on Monday.
Mrs. Charles Taft and daughter of Glens
Falls have returned home today after a
months visit with their relatives in this
place.
Charles Twitchell and j. K. Little, who
have been working for several weeks on Mrs.
Fred Hartley's premises, have recently put a
portable house on the golf links for the con-
venience of the children.
Charles W. Labaree of Bellows Falls took
his new veterinary wagon away from VIII
liam Cory's carriage shop on Monday. The
wagon which is going to be used for adver-
tising purposes is painted in light green
trimmed with red and lettered in gold. The
harness which is trimmed with aluminium
bronze cost $3.50 and shows to advantage on
his span OF cream colored horses with silver
names and tails. The team is very hand
some one and represents about $1,000.
A rare curiosity, a real North America n
deer, large size, was seen Tuesday morning
about o'clock on the Kimball plantation.
It was bound south, probably headed for the
Hartley mountain
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26

Here is rather a good story, which
has also the merit of being true. A
large firm in Aberdeen recently engaged
as office boy raw country youth. 1t
was part Of his duties to attend to the
telephone in his masters absence.
When first called upon to answer the
bell. in reply to the usual query, care
you theref" he nodded assent. Again
the question came and still again, and
each time the boy gave an answering
nod. When the question came for the
fourth time, however, the boy, losing his
temper, roared through the telephone:
'Man, a ye blin'f I've been noddin
me held aft for t. last hauf 'oorl"-
London Mail.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
SAXTONS RIVER.

lothian Whitcomb and wife went on a car
riage ride to Keene last Saturday to visit
Mrs Whitcomb's son, Mr.. Holden, for few
days.
Miss Mabel Bemis went to Springfield,
Mass, last Thursday to spend few days,
after which she will visit friends at Sunder-
land and Turner's Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hubbard and Miss
Grace Scollay returned from Sunapee last
Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard are stop
ping at the hotel.
Miss Grace Lowell has commenced to work
for Mrs. R. E. Smith.
Advertised letters-Isaac Sterns, W. G..
Cole, Calton Cabe.
Charles Amsden and family of Springfield,
Mass, Miss Monroe of Keene, e. B. Lee and
Miss Carrie Lee of Chester visited last Thurs
day at Mrs. G.. M. Fosters.
The q. o. G.. G. will hold their regular
monthly meeting tomorrow evening, July q,
| at which time Grand Commander Carruthers
and G. K. of R. Smith will be present for the
installation of officers.
DIR. F. L. Osgood returned home last week
| from New York city.
Miss Ethel Cory of Leominster has been at
| the home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Cory, for several days.
Mrs. Nathan Walker of Cavendish visited
last Saturday and Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. Walter Bailey, and Mrs. j. V, Simonds.
Miss Ida Graham returned from Grafton
Monday after short visit; she will start for
her home in Chicago next Saturday.
Mrs. Huntley of Claremont, N. H., re.
turned home last Friday after a short visit al
Mrs. s. A. Whipple's.
DR.. Hattie A. Moon will attend the Ma
tional Dental convention which will be held
at Niagara Falls from August to 5.
| There will be a hand coucert tomorrov,
evening.
Mrs. William Edward OF Canada and Mrs
Emma Graves of Champlain are guests a
Lewis Tenney's.
Miss Corinne Bemis went to Chesterfield
last Saturday to visit at Mrs. Farr's.
Mrs. E. W. Finney and SON went to Bostor
Saturday for q brief visit, leaving Bosto1
Monday accompanied by Miss Hazel Tenney
to pass about q week at Franklin N. j., afteI
which they will go to Old Orchard, Ne.
Henry Greenwood of Bellows Falls Il
spending few days at his home in this plac,
to recuperste his health.
Miss Cassie Marsh OF Brookline is assistin.
Mrs. F. L. Osgood.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
WALPOLE.

l.. b. Varney of South Boston spent Sun
day and Monday at the Elmwood with his
family, who have been there for some time.
Sarah W. Runyon is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mitchell, who some
time ago moved to Newport, have returned
to Walpole and will occupy the tenement of
Rowe Weir.
DIR. L. A. Newton has returned from a
three weeks vacation at Saratoga.
DIR. CHI. Cannon of Palmer. Mass, will be
at his dental rooms here, Sunday and Mon
day as usual.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Hughes arrived Saturday
at the Elmwood.
The stock report for this week was as fol-
lows: % cows, IL sheep, hog, 25 calves, 100
pounds live poultry.
The steam saw mill owned by Munroe &
Brown which has been at work on the Kings
bury lot, has been moved to Wendall, Mass.
August 3rd is the date announced for the
fair to be given by the ladies of the Uni
tartan society.
Mrs. Mabel Burt Lawson and little child of
Mattapan, Mass are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Edward M. Holden and ether relatives in
town.
Miss Amy W. Jennings is again on duty in
the Walpole Savings bank, having returned
uOuudy evening from q TWO weeks VACATION
spent at Brant Rock, near Marsh6eld, Mass,
Henry Whitman, a lawyer in Springfield,
Mass, is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Frank
Wright Pratt at the Unitarian parsonage.
Miss Mary Platts of South Boston, who is
in town for the summer months, spent the
first of the week with friends in Keene.
A second windmill has just been erected
Of pinne.ie farm - fa-ilitste tl,s water s.-n
ply.
The Bridge Memorial library will be open
to the public as usual during the summer, in
the morning of the regular library library
days, from 10 to IL o'clock, commencing the
25th inst,
The T. o. U. x. will give an entertainment
at the Hastings Parish House Thurs
day evening, July 81. San Open Sc
cret," two-act farce, will be presented at
that time. The cast of character is as follows
Madge Apthorpe Maud Maynard
Jean Elsie Galloway
Mrs. Apthorpe Minnie Hathaway
Grace Apthorpe Maybel Hawkes.
Elinor Grace Holland
Louise Lenabel Hawkes.
May Nancy Holland
Kate Helen Banning
Agatha Meade Dorothy Banning g
Ice cream and cake will be served at the close
of the entertainment, and dancing will begin
at 9 80. The tickets which are 25 cents, will
be found on sale at Perry & Porter's.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
New Hampshire News.

Consul Jarvis of Milan, Italy, and Mrs.
jarvis are visiting at their home in Clare
mont.
Joseph Ferry, an inmate of the Sullivan
county farm at Unity, fell downstairs July IL
and killed himself.
Lightning destroyed much property in the
northern psit of the state Friday forenoon.
In White field the residence and stables of
Almon Jones were burned, with most of their
contents. Loss $500. In Stratford, John
Connsry's farm buildings were DESTROYED. to-
gether with 25 tons of hay and Is cows. Light
ming also killed four cows in Lancaster, the
property of Frank Blodgett
A set of Old Home Week stationery has
been published and placed on the market, in
cluding letter heads, note heads and envel-
opes, all of which are ornamented with half
tone reproductions of rural New Hampshire
scenes Two of the views are taken in
cheshire county, one being from a photo
graph of Monadnock and Dublin pond, from
the northwest, and another a view of one of
Keene's little red schoolhouses.
Receiver John K. Allen of the Cheshire
County Mutual Fire Insurance company is
sending out a second notice to policy holders
Tor the payment OF the assessment ordered
BY the courts. Suits are to be brought for
the collection of claims after August 20.
The Keene Five Cents Savings bank will
pay an additional dividend of II IL per cent
10 its depositors August l, 1899.
The assignee of the defunct Derryfield
Savings bank of Manchester has announced
another dividend of Is per cent This divi-
dend makes total payment of 80 per cent.
Josie Mansfield, in other days the noted
belle who ruled the hearts of Jim Fiske and
many other New York magnates, has been
living for the past three years at Ossipee, an
almost helpless invalid She was recently
moved to Philadelphia hospital. In spite
OF her sufferings, she is said to be still beau
tiful woman, at the age of forty-6ve.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
1t is the best Of all,
BRATTLEBORO.

James w. Welch died Sunday night at the
Brattleboro retreat, apoplexy being the cause
He had been at the retreat for AZ years. He
was on full parole during the whole of his life
there, and walked on an average of seven
miles day A remarkable fact is that he did
not suffer from illness after going to Brattle-
boro. Mr.. Welch was born in Scotland, a
member of an old family there. He went to
Brattieboro from Quebec. He was highly
educated and we'll informed on current
events. He will be buried in Prospect Hill
cemetery.
A special session of the United States dis.
trict court was held Monday afternoon at the
Brooks house to allow accounts of United
States marshal. George johnson, clerk oi
the court, and United States Marshal Fred
A. Field were present. Herbert j. Barber
and L; r Barney of Springfield were ad.
judged bankrupts.
Charles Deyo was arrested Saturday night
for intoxication and was placed in the lock
up. He was brought into court Monday
morning, pleaded guilty, and was fined 81
and costs, amounting to $ll Sc.
Gen. and Mrs. J. ]. Estey entertained a
number of friends at Spofford lake Monday
afternoon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been made,
ease fastened its clutches upon her and fol
seven years she withstood its severest tests
but her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily, and could not sleep
She finally discovered a way to recovery, by
Discovery for Consumption, and was sc
much relieved on taking first dose, that she
slept all night; and with two bottles, ha:
been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs
Luther Lutz p" Thus writes W. G. Hammick
& Co., of Shelby, N. G. Trial bottles free al
Pierce's Pharmacy. Regular size 30 cent
and 81 co. Every bottle guaranteed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
Notice to WheeImen.

During the season of '99 we shall continue
to offer to riders and all other persons,
Henry & Johnson's Arnica and Oil Lini-
ment as the very best remedy for bumps,
bruises, scratches, gals, cuts, strains, bis
tiers, sore muscles, cramps, sunburn, pimp-
les, treckles, chapped hands or face, rheu-
matism, neuralgia, or any ailment requir-
ing an external application.
Lady riders are specially pleased with
the Arnica and Oil Liniment, it is so clean
and delightful to use. Sold by oil drug.
gists at 25 cents per bottle, one three time.
as large for so cents. WED.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
CHARLESTOWN.

Mrs. Pease of Springfield, Mass, is at Mrs
A. c. Reeds,
The finances of the Unitarian fair and
entertainment have not been entirely settled
but they are expected to show handsome
profits.
Mrs Frank Baldwin gave charming dane.
ing party Tuesday evening, at Odd Fellows
hail. which was so we'll attended that she
yielded to the desire of those present and
decided to have one each week until the mid
die of August, when she will accompany her
husband to New York city for months stay
Miss Marion Reed left Saturday for a two
weeks visit with friends in Springfield and
Brimfeld, Mass.
Mr.. Bidwell of Sunnyshire is entertaining
his daughter, Mrs. Olive Bidwell Bailey, and
his two grandchildren. Mrs. Bailey is now
resident of New York city.
The whistle on Mr.. Bonds factory, after
long vacation, has commenced its very well
come duty of telling us there is still some
life and activity in Charlestown.
Charles Derby of Claremont is the guest
of his sister, Mrs. Ellsworth.
Miss Spooner is attending the summer
school at Chester.
Mr.. johnson and family of Claremont were
guests Of E. Cooley and wife Sunday.
B. G. Clark. M. D., and family, of New
York city are making their annual visit at
North Charlestown.
w. j. Tuttle had green corn July 22d and
G s. Bond picked summer squashes July
oath.
Mrs. Edward Houghton and two sons, from
Boston, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Helen
Gushing.
Hiss In1nia iker is spending ner vaca-
ton with her father, III. A. Parker.
Mrs. Sumner Watkins of Walpole is visit
ing Mrs. L. X. Thsyer.
Miss Daggett, teacher of the primary school,
has resigned, much to the regret of all inter-
ested in our village schools.
Mr.. Goodell of Hemlock is gradually recov-
ering from his late illness.
Alvin Fisk and wife of Claremont are
receiving congratulations on the birth OF
daughter July l6.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
Dehorned to Save Room.

Down here they saw the horns off the
"wild' or Texas cattle before they ship
them east. The animals pack better,
take up less room in the cars, are not
SO likely to injure one another and look
better to the buyer. A Texas steer may
carry just as much beef and tallow as a
muley COW, but his long horns make
him look leaner. Texas cattle have a
bad reputation, too, and when their
horns are sawed off they look as inno-
cent and harmless as barnyard heifer.
lola (Kan. Letter Chicago Record.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
Bismark's Iron Nerve

was the result of his splendid health. Indom-
table will and tremendous energy are not
found where stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels are out OF order. If you want these
qualities and the success they bring, use DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They develop every
power OF brain and body. Only rs cents at
Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
A Terrible Threat.

George" said Mrs. Younglove, edo
you know that you have kissed me only
once during the past three hoursf"
Eyes, he replied, ''and If you eat
any more onions may make 1t three
hours and half next time.
She could only tremble and wonder
IL It were to turn out that her love had
been misplaced. after all Chicago
News
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
Volcanic Eruptlous

are grand, but skin eruptions rob life of its
joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them, al
so old, running and fever sores, ulcers, boils,
felons, corns, warts cuts bruises, burns, ,scalds,
chapped hands and chilblains. Best pile
cure on earth. Drives out pains and aches
Only % cents box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold at Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26

Temper, says an authority, has inn
mense influence on the tone of the sing
Ing voice. An Ill natured or querulous
person will invariably have a catlike
quality in the voice, which is percepti-
bic in singing quite as much as In
speaking.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
Stevens Farm
Agency,
Do You Want to Sell
Your Farm or Home?

If so, we respectfully solicit the privi-
lege of finding purchaser for the same:
We make speciality of selling Farms and
Village Homes, and believe our facilities
to be unsurpassed. We do not require
you to sign any contract, and make no
charge Of any kind unless we furnish
a purchaser. You are at liberty to with
draw the estate from our hands at any
time. We wish to add five hundred farms
to our list this spring, and have made
arrangements with W. B: Carpenter to
examine and send us full description
with Photo. if possible. We not only
advertise in the Boston papers, but will
publish Farm list which will be mailed
free to any possible purchaser.
Drop card to, or call on w. B. Car
penter, Bellows Falls, Vt, and he vii
give the matter prompt attention.
L. M. STEVENS,
., Herald Building,
Boston, Mass.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26

Evangelist Moody very wisely decline,
to assume the divine perrogative of judg-
ment in the case OF the late Colonel Inger-
soil, and bis example can be proftably fol-
lowed by lesser religious lights.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
II the Baby Is Cutting Teeth,

be sure and use that old and well-tried rem
edy, -Airs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for
children teething. It soothes the child,
softe(.s the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for diarrhna.
I've ty-fve cents bottle.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26
Does Baby Cry?

Very likely there was little scalding, then
a little eczema, and it smaIts and itches.
Dust baby well with Comfort Powder. It
will cure the trouble.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26

Don't forget that if you use Putnam Fade
less Dyes you don't have to send for q pack
age for wool and one for cotton. Each pack
age colors all fibers. Sold at Pieree's Phsr
macy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-07-26

CHANGE OF ApDRRss
Subscribers wishing the postoffice address
of their paper change must send us both the
old and new address.
ADVERTISERS
will flnd the TIMEs the best advertising med
ium in southern Vermont. Located in q
thriving manufacturing village and railroad
center at the border fine of two states and
circulating in four counties of those states, ii
is not excelled as a means of reaching a large
and thrifty population. Rates will be fur
nished OIL application.