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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
A Long shot.

Maj. James M. ingalls,, whose author
ity in the science of ballistics is recog-
nized In Europe as well as in this coun-
try. calculates that the extreme range
of the new 16-inch gun, now nearing
completion at the Watervliet arsenal,
and which is to be used in defending
New York harbor, will be almost 81
miles. At it's maximum elevation the
shot, weighing 1870 pounds, will be
3O,516 feet above its starting-point, so
that it would clear the summit of Mount
Everest, with more than 1900 feet to
spare, even if that giant peak stood on
the shore of the sea. The longest shot
hitherto made was with a krupp can
non, which sent its projectile 1872
miles. the greatest height attained by
1t being 81 ,455 feet
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
Sl00 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure in all
its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to
the medical fraternity. Catsrrh being con-
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that
it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, r. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo o.
lS9- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
ACWORTH.

hev' L. W. Darling and Mrs. Darling of
wentworth spent few days here last week.
Mrs Bennett, wife of the pastor here,
reachea nome last week after spending sew
erai weeks in Massachusetts. She was accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. Hartford.
clayton spaulding has during the present
iur bearing season trapped 20 foxes and sold
their IN: SKINS for $50. He has just purchased a
winchester rifle and proposes to do some
woodchuck shooting another season. There
are plenty of farmers who will gladly furnish
the game.
Guy s. Neal is taking vacation and is WIS.,
itlng friends in Massachusetts,.
Mrs J. Q. Pickering, who has been caring
for her sister, Miss Frances Perham, re-
turned 10 her home in Keene last Saturday,
Miss Esther Chatterton has so far reccv.
cred from her recent illness as to able to at
tend church last Sunday.
An epidemic has been quite prevalent here
which seems something like the winter
cholera, but no cases have proved fatal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
GASSETTS.

r. w. Waite moved his family to CHEESE,
last week where his son Fred has posi'oi
as night operator at the depot.
Clarence Aldrich of Andover spent apn'
of last week here with his brother, Charles
Aldrch.
Frank Carlisle and wife returned the mrs. >,
of the week from their bridal trip and are "
present with his parents.
Mrs. David Wyman has been quite sick iol
several days with pleurisy and is attended ny
DIR. Ravens.
James Peck has nearly recovered from Ms
recent indisposition.
Miss Ida Abbott of Chester spent last week
with her friend, Miss Gertrude Marsh.
Mrs. William johnson is in Springfield TINS
week on account of the illness OF her dausn-
ter, Mrs. George Whitcomb.
Miss Gertie Marsh attended the turkey din-
ner at Chester Wednesday, given by the Con
gregational society.
K. A. Spafford had one of the wheels OF his
wagon completely smashed last Saturday
While in the depot yard, the horses on one { o.
the freight teams became frightened AZ tne
cars and ran against the wagon.
Mrs. P. r. Earle is slowly recovering from
a bad sprain in her foot.
B. L. Lockwood was pleasantly remem
bered last Tuesday evening by his many
friends, who met at his home here to con-
graduate him on the attainment of his ozd
birthday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
PARK HILL.

Ma. and Mrs Nathan Sprague of Milford,
) Nat, and Mr. and Mrs Curtis Emery OF
'A' Mass, visited in town last week.
ter S 9 II Frerc ca returned from Worces-
.rsi s Kahan has been spending sew
aa Jays at O,car Wares.
fro w,ais and Mary Kathan are recovering
"om their recent sick ness.
s.,nssses Grace and Susie Knight spent
a'usy and Sunday in Keene.
t,ot r. sheldon is building dam on the land
,an ns recently purchased from Earle War
this with the anticipation of good ice pond
fri ;sSlhler. Without more rain it is doubt.
ice II mere will be water enough to "grow'
,o az ladies' of the Universalist society will
~, a Festival at the town hall Friday even.
ins . December 10. 1t is expected that dane
shor WI ~ form part of the programme. A
; ;no drama is being rehearsed for the even.
cents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
AIMING A "TIGER CAT {"
The iuccess of a Woman Reformer
ii Handling n Maynard Pris-
oner OF Her own Sex.

Mrs. Ellen johnson, who died recent
ly, was probably the most successful
refomer of fallen women in this coun-
try. She had hundreds of the most
vicious of her sex under her control
in the prison at Sherborn, Mass, of
whic5 she was superintendent. Her
first effort with each prisoner was to
show her that she trusted her, and did
not believe her to be wholly bad.
"A writer in one of the daily newspa-
pers ays that she once saw a fierce,
powerful woman carried into prison by
five Elicemen.
1T took us all to get the handouts
on her," they said to the superintend-
ent.
Mrs Johnson turned to the huge
creature, who sat on bench trying
to wipe the tears from her eyes with her
manacled hands.
Poor thing!" she said. "You are
tired out. Come into my room and l
VIII give you a cup of tea. Take off
her tandcuffs," turning to the police
men.
'she's tiger-cat. She'll murder
you, they insisted.
''Oh, no, she won't" said Mrs. John
SON. indy. "She's not tiger-cat.
Come, Mary"
m so thankful to you for treatin'
me like a woman and not beast!" said
poor Mary, sobbing, as she was led to
her cell, after the tea and motherly talk
IN the superintendent's room.
There was very little trouble with her
afterward.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
WOODSTOCK.

Mrs. Richard Billings of St. Paul, MINI
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. B.
Merrill.
Mrs Charles j. Ives of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Eliakim John
son.
Eugene " Smith has sold his milk route to
George Lockwood and will dispose of his
farm and go to Smithville, N. j, to accept a
lucrative position in the HI. B. Smith Machine
Co. plant owned by bis brother, Elton A.
Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Smith returned
from Smithville Sunday morning where they
have been for a week making final prepare
tions to remove there with their family the
last week in December. Their house will be
closed here during the winter. Their many
friends here regret having them leave town
Miss Virgin of Concord is the guest of Mrs
Frances Southgate.
Some of the angle stakes set by the survey
OTIS have been pulled up and laid by the road.
side. 1t has made the surveyors not little
trouble and y neither it is boys who have done
it for mischief or not is not known. Whoever
the guilty party is he ought to suffer the pen
atty OF the law and the case will be thorough
ly investigated.
DIR. Hermon FL. SyDonds was found dead
in his tenement on Union street Friday even
ing about o'clock. He retired as usual
Thursday night. Friday morning he did not
go to his breakfast where he had been board
ing at Park Cottage and he was not seen at
all during the day; at about noon he was
heard in his room. The family down stairs
thought it strange that he was not seen and
called on some of the neiehbors. J. G. Por-
ter, James Leonard and G. r Marcy went up
stairs, broke into the room and found him "
ing on the bed with his feet hanging over the
side of the bed nearly touching the floor. He
was dressed in his night clothes and had
probably been dead several hours before he
was found Selectmen Wood and DIR. Sher-
win were summoned but thought it unneces-
sary to huid an inquest. Mrs. Symonds had
been Tor several weeks in Gloucester, Mass,
with her parents with their only child, a little
daughter three months old. She arrived Sat
urday and the funeral was held Monday. The
deceased was graduate of Harvard veter-
mary college and was 35 years of age.
Mrs. George R. Chapman has closed her
house on Elm street and with her daughter
is at the Inn for the winter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
Does II Pay 10 Buy Cheap?

A cheap remedy for coughs ard colds is all
right, but you want something that will re-
results of throat and lung troubles. What
shall you dor Go to warmer and more
regular climate Yes, if possible; if not pos
sible for you, then in either case take the
only remedy that has been introduced in all
civilized countries with success in severe
throat and lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimulates the
tissues to destroy the germ disease, but allays
inflammation, causes easy expectoration,
gives good nights rest, and cures the pa
tient. Try oNR bottle. Recommended many
years by all druggists in the world. Sample
bottles at j. Pierce's drug store.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
SIMONSVILLE.

Miss Evelyn Hazeltine was at home Satur-
day and Sunday from Londonderry.
M. r. Hutchinson of Chester visited his
mother, Mrs. A. A. Hutchinson, Sunday.
Mr. Sabin's auction was largely attended
Saturday. They intend to remain in Ver-
mont few days.
At the Klondike social Thursday evening
at William 0. Smiths thirty-eight people
were present and 81 55 realiz sd, which will bs
expended for Smuggling the church.
Mrs. ID. F. Davis of Londonderry visited
her mother, Mrs. A. A. Hutchinson, Sunday.
Mrs. L. B. Howe and Mrs. H. M. Peabody
have donated to the library many magazines
which will be much enjoyed. Our thanks are
extended to them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
TEACHING YOUNG TO SWIM.
Interesting Description of How a
Mother Muskrat Gave Lessons
to Her Offspring.

That sensible portion of the animal
kingdom which naturalists are wont to
term the brute creation" has Won
acquaintance with those whom it
trusts. Were it not for terror, inherited
through generations of abused con-
fidence and malicious cruelty, the timid
thrush would proudly lead us to the
sylvan paradise, where she has hidden
her birdlings, and the coy doe would
bring to us her trembling offspring,
that we might stroke it's spotted side,
says Forest and Stream.
At the pool our attention was at
tracted by comical picture made by
an old muskrat trying to teach her
babies to swim. 1t struck us as strange
that she should go to such trouble,
the little rats should have known in
stinctively how to navigate, but they
chung to the bank and to shallow wa
ter, above which arose their fluffy
backs, bright eyes and sharp noses.
The mother set them the example by
swimming across and back. She en-
deavored to coax, and finally she pushed
them over their depth and let them
make their own way to the shore,
though, you may be sure, she stayed
close by them. When we were seen
the old lady shrieked 'Tramps!" in
characteristic muskrat language and
fled to her subaquatic vestibule, I sup
pose to call the police. The little ones
did not attempt to escape. Ostrich-like,
they hid their heads among the roots
and left their naked tails waving above
the water like new species of juncos
waiting to be examined. Tbs madam
could not quite ignore the maternal in
stinct, as she returned and conducted
her happy family to the nursery, where
they received their first lesson in mis-
anthropy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
WESTON.

Walter Richardson returned from No
va Scotia last week, where he has spent sew
eral months with his uncle.
Milo Turner returned to Montpelier semi
nary Monday.
Word was received here Saturday of the
death of Frank S. Jacquith, which occurred
at the home of his sister. Mrs. d. S. Persons,
in Putney.
Mrs. William Jacquith is visiting her son
Millard in Leominster, Mass.
Mrs. Clara Head is home from several
weeks stay in South Londonderry.
A. e, Fisher has gone to Woodstock as
Juryman and Milo Burton as witness.
Karl Eastman is teaching schbol in Frank
Lovejoy's district.
A Christmas gathering for the children of
the Congregational Sunday school will be
held at the church Saturday evening, De-
cember %.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
LUDLOW.
A SILK INDUSTRY.

A silk mill employing about sixty is ex.
pected to be among the local industries in the
near future. The village board of trade met
in answer to the call of President L G. Ham
mond and considered the plan of starting the
mill located on Black River two miles east of
this village. There is good water power and
the mill is all fitted for the manufacture of
silk, although it has been standing idle near.
ly four years. Mr.. Gill has secured two ex-
perienced men, Mr.. Kuett and Mr.. Sprich of
New York,o one an experienced manufacturer.
the other commission man, who are willing
to take hold of tie enterprise. The plan is to
organize stock company with capital of
$40 600 Of this, these two men are to con-
troll 5000, putting in $40 900 and receiving
from Mr.. Gill $4,000 for their experience. Mr..
Gill is to hold SIS 600 and there is to be $4,000
of treasury stock. The balar cs of $500 is to
be subscribed by Ludlow people giving them
with Mr. Gill 800, 100, or controlling inter-
est. Stock subs criptions were solicited and
the whole amount has already been sub.
scribad, conditional on a satisfactory showing
by the manufacturer that the investment is
secure.
Captain P. R. Daley of Washington, D. c.,
died at his home Tuesday. December 5, after
q long illness. Mar. Daley was born in Lud-
low, the son of Timothy Daley Captain
Daley left Ludlow 26 years ago and has re-
sided in Washington ever since He married
Miss Lottie Stone of Washington and they
have three children who, with their mother,
survive. The funeral was held the 7h. Tim
othy s. Daley, his brother, went to Washing
ton to be in attendance.
Twelve Masons went to Chester last week,
when the Chester lodge worked the Master
Mason degree on G. F. Prior, formerly of
Ludlow.
The Elias Pinney farm in Plymouth has
been purchased by Cotton Bros. of this town
Mrs G. E. johnson is home from Hunting.
ton, Mass, where she had been since last
August. Mr.. johnson will remain in Massa-
chusetts for the winter.
A. F. Sherman and L. G. Hammond were
in Boston last week buying holiday goods.
John F. Heating is clerk of the grand Jury
at county court. He was home over Sunday.
Black River academy opened the 9Th with
100 students.
Probation Officer Southgate has released
three Ludlow boys on probation, good be-
havior in the future being required.
The musical farce comedy, "The Widow
from the West" was given to fair sized au-
dience in Hammond Hall, Saturday night,
The parts we're well taken and the play was
above the average. The concert for Sunday
evening did not materialize.
Mr.. Densmore again has charge of the
Riverside hotel. The change was made last
week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
Bellows Falls Times
Neighb0rhood News.
NORTH CHE sTER.

Mrs. Emma I. Shedd of Worcester, Mass,
visited her friend, Mrs. Loring Bemis, and
family, Wednesday and Thursday of last
week as she was returning from Burlington
where she had passed two weeks with friends.
Jefferson r Stoodley died at his home in
this village Thursday morning, December 7,
after an illness dating from Sunday evening
Had he lived until the 10th of this month he
would have been 70 years old. The funeral
services were held at the house Saturday
afternoon, Rev Lucy A Milton officiating,
and burial was in the Poplar Dungeon ceme-
terry in the family lot, where former wife
and two children are buried He left wife
and five children-three sons, Rsnshaw j.
of Bellows Falls, Luther OF Worcester,
Mass, Rollie of Keene, N. H., and two
daughters, Mrs, Charles Twitchell of Ssxtons
River aud Mrs. Edward Snow of Westmin-
and husbands at the funeral. The flowers
were numerous and beautiful.
Mrs, Huldah Clark is passing few days
with Mrs Mary Stoodley, her sister-in-law.
The cheese factory closed for the season
Friday, December 8.
Mrs Daniel Allen Of Waterloo, P Q was
guest of her aunt, Mrs. NJ, A. Sherwin,
few days of last week.
Rev. W. A. futile of Springfield will
preach next Sunday in exchange with Rev.
Lucy A. Milton.
Mrs. G. G. Allen entertained the ladies'
society of the Univsrsalist church Wednes-
day afternoon of this week.
The mass meeting of the Green Mountain
district of p, G u held at the Universal
list church last Friday afternoon was very
interesting. Several out of town people and
ministers were present and social and help.
full time was the report of those present.
Miss Bessie Perry is at home after an
absence OF several months in Marlboro, Mass.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
PERKINSVILLE.

Miss Eta Young of Claremont, N. H, is
spending the week in town.
Miss Minnie Gould has finished work at
Pollard's and Cora Fulton of Amsden has
taken her plaza.
Another dance at the Hawks Mountain
House tonight.
The Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs. E. D.
Demary this week.
III. FL. Hicks is installing a system of hot
water heating in his house. Ben Shaw oil
Proctorsvie is doing the work.
Mrs. George Afford has returned from
Keene where she has been very ill.
Will Jenning is at work for F H. Nichols.
Mary Bloxsom returned to her school at
Ludlow Monday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
ROUGHTONVILLE.

There was very pleasant family gather.
ing at Mrs. Henry Ober's Thanksgiving day
four generations beng present.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Blood December 4.
School began here Monday with Mr.. Hill as
teacher.
Mrs Woodward who has been housekeep-
or for Charles Cummings, has gone to Bel
lows Falls Mrs. Ellis is now keeping house
for Mr.. Cummings.
We are glad to learn that the sound of the
blacksmith's hammer will once more greet
our ears, in the shop which has been idle for
two or three years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
EAST LEMPSTER.

HeV' MIR. Smith is sick with a hard cold
NJ n T being able to preach Sunday, Rev
"l' hooper occupied the pulpit.
non9ol is progressing finely with thirty
i I've scholars. Mr.. King of Dartmouth col
lege Is the principal.
nol.h krook has gone to Rhode Island to
a'tend the winter term of school.
. NO W. 9. I. U. will meet this week with
Mrs, A. F. Perley.
Inc l., T. T.. will meet at Union hall,
L,emipster, on Saturday, December l6, at 2
winter
mrs A. j. Parker is in quite poor health.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
Just Saved His Life.

1t was a thrilling escape that Charles
Davis OF Bowerston, o., lately had from a
frightful death. For two years a severe
lung trouble constantly grew worse until
1T seemed ne must die of Consumption.
Then be began to use DIR. Kings New Dis
covery and lately wrote: at gave instant
relief and effected permanent cure"
Such wonderful cures have for 25 years,
proven it's power to cure all Throat, Chest
and Lung troubles. Price SOC and 81. 90.
Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles
free at Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
EAST JAMAICA.
Deferred from last week.

Dora Thayer has returned to Brattleboro.
George f. Allen and his family have re-
| turned to Windsor, after a three weeks visit
in this place and Jamaica.
number Of our young people attended
| the dance at Wardsboro Thanksgiving eve
| and would probably have had good time if
there hadn't been such lot of roughs who
had new phase to their game, tnat of bor-
rowing other peoples hats rs seven gentle
men unfortunately learned.
Edwin Dunbar is having the rheumatism
again this Water.
Mrs. Marcia Gleason has returned from
West Tow ashend where she has been nursing
Mrs. George Howard.
Emma Gleason has gone to Ludlow to work
in hotel.
George Hale called on friends in this place,
returning to Windsor Thanksgiving day.
Mrs John Burnap and her daughter Edna
are living alone on their farm but have good
neighbors and friends to aid them. Grin Bur-
nap of West Townshend, also one of the
neighbors, drew them load OF wood, for
which they we're very thankful.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
ROCKINGHAM.

The wool that was sold here two weeks
ago was sacked Wednesday and Thursday of
this week and taken to Bellows Falls to be
CARED.
Miss Jennie Hall of Claremont has come
home to keep house for her father, NJ. D.
Hall, for the winter.
Mrs Frost and daughter Gladys of Rutland
returned home Saturday.
DR.. z. W. Knight and family spent Sunday
at Mrs. Knights mothers, Mrs. L. G. Lowell.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
EAST ACWORTH.

Miss Grace Judkins is to work at o. D.
Ksmp's.
Miss Sadie Lombard had party of young
friends Thursday, it being the commence
ment of her eleventh year.
Mrs. N. Barlow returned to her home in
Keene Thursday.
Mrs Mary Blanchard took carriage drive
to Croydon Thursday, returning Friday
Jay Call went with her to spend several
HAL Call, and attend school there.
Mr.. and Mrs Dickie Fisk and two chill.
dren, from Charlestown, were the guests OF
Mrs. Blanchard Sunday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
ANDOVER.

Mrs. Griswold of North Windham spent q
day last week at Mrs. M. A. Stoddard's.
Mrs. @. s. Leonard, Laura and Annie OF
Simonsville, were guests of Mrs. NJ A. Stod-
dard ON Thursday.
Mr.. Reynolds of Landgrove was in town
recently on business.
May Stoddard spent Friday at North Wind
ham.
The weekly Friday evening PRAYER meeting
of the Y. p. @. K. s. was held at the home Of
May j. Stoddar1.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
CAVENDISH.

Judge Bush has been in Woodstock several
days.
Fred Dean and family of Springfield, Mass,
have been visiting at William M. Richard
sons,
Charles Gay and family have been visiting
in Fitchburg, Mass.
Mrs. Randall Rhoades ef Wjndham and
Mrs. w. W. Rhoades of Keene, N. H., have
been visiting Mrs. E. L. Davis.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on so cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails
to cure your cough or cold We also guaran-
tee 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
Andrews Drug Store, Pierce's Pharmacy,
H. H Davis, North Walpole, N. H,
G. F. Simonds, Saxtons River, Vt,
G. P. Gushing, Cambridgeport, Vt,
Jeremiah Clark, Andover, VT,
J. w Lord. Park Hill, N. H,
j. B. Divoll, Rockingham, VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14

"Ooe Minute Cough Cure is the best rem
edy ever used for coughs and colds. 1t is
unequalled for whooping cough. Children
all like it," writes H. N. Williams, Gentry
vile, Ind. Never fails. II is the only harm
less remedy that gives immediate results.
Cures coughs, colds, hoarsepcss. Group, pneu-
monia, bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles. Its early use prevents consump-
ton. Pierce's Pharmacy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-14
WESTMORELAND DEPOT.

Mrs. Emeline Farnham is visiting friends
in Keene.
Clark Aldrich has returned to Leland and
Gray seminary for the winter term of school.
A few friends of Clark and Lizzie Aldrich
gave them surprise visit last Friday night
The evening passed pleasantly with games
and music and refreshments were served.
The diphtherja patients are gaining slowly /;
no new cases are reported as yet.