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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-05-15
born to Mrs. Harry Thomas, Thursday.

born to Mrs. Harry Thomas, Thursday.
Ray Thomas caught a trout from til
river Wednesday morning which weighe,
two pounds and three ounces.
Edward Reed has just returned HON,
from a visit to his son in Boston.-W
Rogers has gone to Barre to work.
The local teachers are agitating the ques.
ton of having summer school here thi.
year. We hope they may be successful.
Sheffield.
Leonard Garfield of Boston, Mass. is
home for vacation.
The Ladies Aid met last Friday with Mrs
Mary and Gertrude Davis.
Mrs. Charles Sheldon has been in Troy
the past two weeks on account of the ILL
ness of her mother.
DR.. and Mrs Fillmore have been SPEND
ing some time among relatives in Ben
nington and vicinity.
The schools in town commenced last
Monday with the following teachers: No. ].
Perry Barber; No. 2, Eta Dwyer; No. 8,
Orpba Farmer; Hall Dist, Bertha Sisco:
No. 9, Melissa Drown; Chesley Dist, Sam
Drake.
st. JOhnsbury
w. II. Preston, the receiver of the Crys-
tai Spring Bottling company of Barnet has
sold the Barnet property to Frank Preston.
George Caldbeck and E. P. Buckley of st.
Johnsbury for $4,000. This disposes of
$4,000 worth of property, as originally
listed, it a great reduction, but it was the
best offer made and the receiver thought
best to close the matter without further
delay The plant at Lynn, Mass, will be
disposed of as soon as arrangements can
to do so to the best advantage and it is
hoped that the whole business can be
closed up without an appeal to the courts
The purchasers of the local plant are hard
at work putting things in shape to begin
manufacturing at once, and careful man
agement ought to make the venture a prof
ita bic one for them.
WheeiOck.
David Wood has bought back his old
farm of James Wilder.
Ernest Partridge has moved into the
house he bought of E. w. Reed.
Calvin Eastman, who has been working
for the Matthewson brothers,lhas gone to
Danville. 2>n
Fred Hoffman is home from Hardwick.
Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Leonard from st.
Johnsbury visited at Horace BeadIey's
F. w. Patterson has bought the Sawyer
meadow and A. Drown has bought the
pasture the south side of the river.-Rod-
ney Orcutt has bought three acres of land
of s. G. Cree.
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Canada fishing last week.

Canada fishing last week.
Edwin Boynton, road commissioner
started the road machine this morning.
Nelson Lurette and wife have gone up te
Mrs. Percy's on the north hill to live fol
six months.
| William Elkins, carpenter, of North
| Troy, has been engaged master work
man on the library building.
Jack Gibson of Troy has taken the job to
put in the foundation of the museum Civ
en- the town by A. e. Hitchcock.
There will be hull corn supper at the
town hall on Wednesday evening May II,
for the benefit of the M. E. Sunday-school
library.
Mrs. Eliza Miller and Mrs. Wallace Mil
Ter, who have been on the sick list, are i'm
proving.-Miss Carrie Miller will keep
house for E. L. Miller again this season.
The Woodworths have bargained for
Adelbert Austin's lot in this village for
$3.50; they are erecting bobbin sheds upon
it. They have also rented one-half an acre
of land of D. E. Wright for five years,
which they will use for lumber yard.
In the pauper suit which this town
brought against the town of Coventry,
Westfeld was gloriously defeated. Al
ready one lawyer has sent in a bill amount
ing to $3.50, and there are the costs to pay,
besides another lawyer to hear from. 1t is
expected, however, that Newport will take
the pauper.
Lee Barnes, young man from Westfield
working in Montgomery, came to a sud-
den death last week. He was riding down
a hill when the wagon broke and he was
thrown out, rendering him unconscious
and causing his death few hours later.
He was the only son of Darius Barnes of
the West hill. @a1.3 4an aZs41.<i IL
Miss Winnie Farman was home from the
Johnson Normal school recently.-Rev. Il.
P. Atwood went to Boston last week, TAX
ing down a horse to his son.-Mark Hitch
cock was here from Boston last week and
sold his household goods at auction. The
sale was conducted Saturday by Ell. E. Be
dell.-Marvin Carey of Brattleboro IS Wis
iting relatives and old acquaintance in
town. He is a brother of the late Cyrus
Carey.-Eva Herrick has cone to Manches-
ter, n. FL. to work.-Jessie Kirk is at work
in Lowell Miss Stella Gilman and her
mother expect to go to Old Orchard, Me-,
for the summer.-Thomas Kirk visited in
town recently.-Benj. Vigneault of New
port was at Joseph Goddard's last Friday.
WeStmOre.
R. AveriIl is painting his steamer and
dwelling house.
Harry Gilman has painted his hotel
greatly improving is appearance.
Rev. j. K. Fuller of Barton Landing will
deliver the address on Tuesday evening
May, 16 at the Fellowship meeting in the
church. For many in our vicinity this will
be the last opportunity of hearing Mr..
Fuller before he leaves the county and all |
who can will be glad to listen to his words !
once more. Several ministers have signi- |
fed their intention to be psesent at the |
meeting on Wednesday and we hope for a |
profita BILE time. ftts.sz' - . - s..i.-o-e
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-05-15
CALEDONIA COUNTY.

~ eSC Burke.
| Warren Drown and family have moved
to Lyndon Corner, where Mr.. Drown is to
carry on the farm owned by Chas. 7. Wal
ter.
Rev. G. A. Emery will preach the me-
mortal sermon at G. A. r. hall May 28th,
| and Alexander Dunnett of st. Jonsbury
| will deliver the address on Decoration day.
| People in the village are glad to see the
genial face of Arthur Fogg among them
once more. He will make regular trips
Mondays and Thursdays during the sum-
mer.
r. G. McKelvey left last Friday for West
Virginia, where he has a permanent posi-
ton. Mrs. McKelvey and Alice will stay
in Vermont for a few weeks before they
start for Davis, w. Va.
Ell. G. Colby is buying eggs for his cold
storage.-Mr. E. l.. Gaskill has purchased
fine new surrey.-Miss Twombly of Shelf
field is working for Mrs. Ada Silsby-
Edo Gaskell is building an addition to his
barn which is to be used AS carria re room.
On the evening of May 9th the friends of
Misses Florence Burns and Rose Hall
gathered at the residence of e. D. Burns
to remind the young ladies of their 18th
birthdays. A purse containing 8 '.25 was
presented to each and many gifts from abb
sent friends. Refreshments of ice. cream
and cake, oranges and bananas were served.
Piano solos were rendered by Mr.. Bemis
and Miss Burns, duet by Misses Colby and
Gaskill, readings by Myrtle Aldrich, sew
eral clarionet and cornet duets by Messrs
Burns and Rowland. A very pleasant even
ing was spent by all.
Mr.. Isaac Peasa of Springfield, Mass,
and Mr.. Ell. F. Pillusury of Sutton were in
town recently.-Mrs. w. t. Davis visited
her daughter in Wheeloc1 Fecently.-Miss
Glen Rowland visited her sister, Mrs.
Watson, in Lyndonvil1e last week.-Mr
and Mrs. Henry Burns and son Cecil were
the guests Of e. B. Burns last week.-Mr.
and Mrs. Allbee and son of Derby, Mrs.
Howe of Carroll, n. B. and Mrs. Dole of
Danville were called here by the death of
George Gilman.-W Warren Kennison visited
relatives in town last week.-Geo. Otis was
at home last Sunday.
George Gilman, who has been very ill
for the past two weeks died at his home
Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Funeral services
were held at the NJ. E. church on Thurs
day, Rev. G. A. Emery ofici
choir furnished appropria.c
piece being Mr.. Gilman's favoriue
''In the Sweet By and By The deceased
was kind neighbor, faithful friend and
quiet but earnest Christian. He will be
greatly missed in the neighborhood where
he has lived for many years. He leaves a
wife and two sisters, Mrs. Allbee of Derby
and Mrs. Howe of Carroll, NH.
HardwicK.
Farmers are well advanced with their
spring work.
Scenery for the opera hall has arri 5ed
and is being put in place.
Rosa Hunt is quite sick.-A son was
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-05-15
MARRIED.

In Lowell, May 1a, by Rev. III. j. Maillet,
Joseph Snider of Lowell, and Mary LaBurke
of Jay.
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Elvado Coolbeth has been sick all the
spring and is consequently much behind
on his spring work. Last Wednesday
number of his neighbors met at his home
and did nearly all his work for him. This
is the kind of charity that counts.
The first game of ball will as usual be
played away from home, being due at
Newport Centre May 20. 1t is to be hoped
that the boys may be able to secure ball
ground somewhere before long, without
being obliged to buy farm.
Mrs. n. f. Hutchinson died Wednesday
morning after long and painful illness.
Her funeral was held at her late home on
Friday, the services being conducted by
Rev. A. f. EIdridge. Mrs. Hutchinson
had been a member of the Cong. church
here for 80 years and was much respected
in the community. She leaves husband,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22
HIS 18th BIRTHDAY.
Mr.. ,. J. Gerrish Tendered . surprise
Party Last Evening.


Mr.. J. J. Gerrish was seventy sight ysars
old yesterday and he was given surpriss
d srty By about thirty-ave OF his old
neightors and friends at his home on the
Eastern promenade. Mr.. Gerrish was
totally unpr spared for the party and was
genuinely surprised. A very pleasant
evening was passed and light refresh.
ments were served.
Mr.. Gerrish Is probably the Oldest rail-
road man In the state. He helped build
the Grand Trunk railroad and also hauled
the first telegraph poles along the line of
that road for the first telegraph line In
Maine, and emo OF the tirst in the
country. Mr.. Gerrish was for many years
q conductor ON the Grand Trunk whom to
be conductor meant the taking Of .
great deal more responsibility than Is
necessary now. His "reminiscences Of
early raiiroading on the Grand Trunk are
most interesting. bof many years he haa
been In tho railroad supply business on
Commercial street and his friends are
numbered by the hundred. He does not
appear to be rs years old 10 those who
know him and among the young men he
Is an especial favorits - he has pleasant
word and good story for all Of them.
He has for many years been regarded ss
one of the old guard who form the back.
bone of the Republican party. Mr..
G.rrish's friends are pleased to extend to
him their congratulations on the ami
versary which was fittingy commence
rated last evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22
DEARBORN-OLIvER.

Charles Dearborn Of the building trim
Of Dearborn Bros. g. Co.. OF Lynn, and
Miss Ada Louise Oliver. daughter of Al
bert A. Oliver Of East Saugus. were wed
at the home OF the brides parents Wed.
evening, the officiating clergyman being
the Rev. Samuel jackson of the East
Saugus II. Z. church. Miss Sadie A.
Dearborn was maid of honor. and Albert
1. Oliver best man. and the service was
witnessed BY only the immediate rela'
tives and friends.
Miss Oliver wore pretty costume Of
pearl silk. trimmed with chiffon, and she
carried bride rosss. The dress Of ths
maid of honor was white muslin, and she
carried pink roses. A reception followed
and luncheon was served.
MIR ard Mrs. Dearborn will make a
short wedding trip, and on returning vii
reside at IS WendAn street, East Saugus.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22
EXTENSION OF TIME TO RAIL.
ROADS.

state commerce commission today handed
down an opinion prepared by Commits
sionsr Prouty in the matter of applica-
tions of carriers for extension of time be-
yond January l. 1900, within which to
comply with the requirements Of the safe
ty appliance law in using automatic
oouplsrs and power or train brakes on
freight cars. The commission has ex-
tended the time to August /, 1900. 1t was
admitted by representatives of the rail.
way employed that some additional time
shall be granted and the commission up
on full consideration arrived at the con
ciusion that an extension of seven months
Would be proper.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22
DEPARTMENT TX.
RINES
To the Honorable Mayor and Board OF
Aldermen OF the City OF PortIandi-

RESPECTFULLY REPRESENTS the Dirigo
Telephone Company Of Maine, that IL Is n com
pany Incorporated for the transmission OF IN
t-lligence by electricity, and said company
therefore respectfully petitions ths honorable
board for permits sion TO construct ana maintain
for the conduct OF its business, underground
conduits. cables and wires under the surface of
such of the streets or sidewalks or both OF said
city OF Portland as said board may deem advls-
able, and to construct therein and maintain the
necessary man-holes and house connections;
and said company fnrther respec fully petitions
this honorable board for permission to use in
the conouct OF Its business as aforesaid, the
poles, cross-arms ana brackets heretofore law
fully erected or placed or which may he here.
after lawfully erected or placed WITHIN the
limits of said city of Portland by any otner COM
pany or companies, provided that The consent
of said company or companies to said use by
your petitioner shall DO first obtained, and rro-
vided that said use shall be under the super
vision and control OF the city OF Portland
through its proper oficials, and in accordance
with its Ordinances.
Dated at said Portland The twenty first day
of December, A. ID. 1889.
THE DIRIGO TELEPHONE CO. OF MAINE.
BY William 9. Eaton, Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22
DprRmhar 81 ISpQ

ORDERED. That upon the foregoing
mems room, city building, on Friday the hflh
day of January, 1900, at four o'clock In the
afternoon.
Notice thereoi 10 be given 10 all partles In,
terest'd by publishing the petition and order Of
notice thereon In the Portland Daily Press, the
Daily Eastern Argus, the Portland Evening Ex.
press, and the Portland Advertiser fourteen
as aforesaid shall be taken as sufficient to salts
fly the requirements OF the statutes relating TO
personal notice.
Attest; LEROY s. SANBORN,
Clerk, pro. TEN.
A true copy OF petition and order OF notice
Attest: LEROY s. SANBORN.
dec22-lt Clerk, pro- TEN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22

read o Christmas poem and selections
from David Harum, Miss Milired b..
Rogers sang and Miss Mary Jordan gave
a piano solo. There was large attend
apcs and neat sum has been realized
nom the faiss.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22
BURNHAM LOOKING BIDDEFORD
OVER,

Biddeford Record: Walter Burnham,
the baseball and polo manager Of Port.
land was out here to-day looking over the
local field. He saw Manager Kicker and
while he did not propose the st,te league
directly, his conversation indicated that
he thought Biddeford. with the present
interest. might do we'll to 90 into 1t. He
exp.cts to stay out to see the game to-
morrow night
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22
An Objectionable Term.

Mrs. Brown-There's no reason at all
why there shouldn't be women preachers!
Mrs. Jones-And women eldersf
Mrs. Brown--Well-er-ye but the
name might be chanaed.-BSooklyn Life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22
CONGRESS SQUARE ANNEX FAIR.

The fair of the Congress Square Union
and Annex closed on Thursday evening
with delightful en- tsrtainmsnt. SiGnor
Fabiani, the harpiss. rendered several
pleasing selections, Mr.. Howard O. SWEET
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22
Store
Open
Every
Evening.

bag tops and Purse tops,
25c, soc, 75c.
Buckles of cut steel, enamel, grey
silver and gilt, i5c, 25c and up to 62c
Jet Belts, ooc, $500, i.25 to 200.
Hat Pins, 25c and SOC and some
very handsome ones at Si.oo.
Wreath Brooches and Flower
Brooches, CSC, sc, SOC, 75c, S1.oo.
Stick Pins, iOc, 25c, SOC, 75c.
Side Combs and Empire Combs,
2Oc, 25c, SOC.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22
Gsssss ~ lnh 2:z.1A
.SsSz.s7aTA co. z

COME WITH YOUR WANTS al: and i %s s." !.
stock.
GIFT HOSIERY FOR WOMEN.
Plain black silk stockings I'm different
weavcs at Sl.OO, 1.2J, l.5O, 200 and up
to 800.
Black silk with fancy lace fronts and
Opera tops at from Sl.25 to 400.
White. pink and blue silk at 75c,
Sl.OO, 1.5O, La and 200.
W0MENS UNDERWEAR.
Silk and fine WOODEN underwear is a
sensible and satisfactory kind Of Gift. I'm
our stock at present you can find the
most suitable kinds.
Fine silk vests I'm black. white. pink
and blue at all prices from SI.OO to 600.
Heavy silk vests with long sleeves.
$500, $50 and 4.5O.
Other silk vests in white. pink and
blue at JOc, Sl.OO. LIS and 200.
Fine Swiss. all wool vests I'm white.
pink and blue, SI.JO. Swiss ribbed
Union suits I'm MerinO and all wool,
$500. 4.5O and 800.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22
NOMEN'S UNDERWEAR.


Aprons, Aprons, Aprons.
$500 is about the highest price in
the Apron stock and we have them at
all the lower prices down to 25c and
at that price thirty or forty handsome
styles.
A dainty Tea Apron makes pretty
gift. We have them lace trimmed
and with embroidered edge at soc
and 75c.
A nurse Apron with ruffled bib, ex-
ira large, with wide hem and strings
at $50.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-12-22

ECOND FLOOR
,rent departments, Goods especially
hristmas Trade---as given below:
Children and Misses Mackintoshes 81 to s3.9s
Mackintoshes s2os to
Gentlemen's House Coats $3.50 to $500
Ladies' andGe ntemens Dresss sos o 5000
Imported and American Rugs $1,000
$3.50
S2.0S $500
Haskell Cheney SILK UNDERSTANDS 5000
Fancy Fur Neckwear Csc to $1,000
Consisting Of arten Sable Sable Fox Russian Fox
Coarettes n and $500
n a o $4,000
Coats from 100000 Electric Seal Neer Seal
Night Robes, prettily 90 $500
trimmed Skirts Corsets
Bath Rob Ind $3.50 to
Infants Fur Carriage Robes $20S to $1,000
Chidrens Fur Sets CSC to $3.50
slkoline $20s to $3.50
All Wool Blankets 81. 90 $l2 90 pair
Rugs n Tapestry, Moquet Smyrna CSC $500
Folding Screens o $500
Utility Boxes, different $2.9S and $3.50
Ladies' Dressing Sacques CSC to $3.50
Blanket Wrappers Ladies Gentlemen $30s to $3.50
ladies' Eiderdown Dressing $2.9 o $500
FIannelette Wrappers
Skirts Waists Light PercaIes 81 so to $500
Wrappers 81. 25 $500
Style at twO-third
not satisfactory
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-20

ct.:icn wnlp west OF tue MISSISSIPPI. The
cumbrous Vehicle contained cut ors
passenger. q weazon-faced little ma q.
who wore bowed go.d-riumed glasses
and az air of being soms body. He i,i.
qu;red of the throug tie direction u
the hote.. and after beiUg informed
that it was just over the way directed
his waS ihither. lie then 4. : i.,rred
his name as *. Peabody Swat. u. A.,
LII. D., Boston, Mass
"Got more iDitin;s after his name
than tn Cheerman Of Vigilance Com
mittee." murmured Frosty Fisher. the
proprietor of the Last Chance hotel,
after his guest from The Hub Ind been
shown to his room. After eating =
hearty supper the Boston gentleman
asked to see the coroner. whom be w.
derstood made his headquarters at thx
hotel
Eyes, indeed. he stops with me-" an.
swered Frosty Fisher. glad of he
chance to pry into the strangers a.
fairs. What mcut ye wan, ter see him
'bout?'
Never mind" answered the gentle.
man. tersely. I'll speak to the coroner
myself"
In Q few moments Maverick Mike
the coroner. made his appearance, with
al awkward bow and. apo:ogetica,ly
wiping his mouth with the back of his
hand. asked the strangers business.
Well" answered the little man, Il
am Prot. Peabody Swat. of the Bostos.
college. A relative OF mine had the mis-
fortune to lose b son liz this city, whose
name was Swat. the same as mine. bu.
who. ! understa nd. weh, under the in
congruous appe .lation of Tenderfoo.
Tom while out here wish to obtain
some facts as Il. his death and gather
his effects to talk home to his beleave0
relatives"
''Wa.," replied Maverick Mike. VIII,
was vis;b.y perturbed. thar warn't NO
'fects. stranger. We planted him in
tn clothes he WORE"
us there nothing belonging to him,
that had some connection with him at
the time of his death. that can take
hcme to so.ace his relatives ?" asked the
little Bostonian.
"Wal, ef un'stand ye krect. ye wan,
snmethin' tibet had some c'nnection
with him at tn time = his death. cev
it!" shouted Mike. ''Wa.lEyed Lann,-
gan, over at the Last Chance saloon.
has tn rope, an he'll :et you hev piece
T II. shoreF'-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-20
FRAGRANT SALTS.
Popular Article That May Re
Very Eaxily Mnde at
Home.

A bottle Of choice perfumed salts il
always popular article and il is easily
made at home Purchase u pound OF
the very best carbonate OF ammonia
from trustv druggist and THREE
ounces of the purest English oil of lav.
cGder This amo1nt of ingredients will
fill large plumber of b<r,,iss. Select 81,
- Wholesale dealers al least a dozen
bottles OF proper size. With broad
mouths and close glass shoppers. 1t is
essential that they be OF clear whit.
glass bnt they vii! TO, be expensive
Select t.lso AS many corks as necessary
TO fit the bottles. Crush the arnmonia
l little and mix 1t thoroughly with tee
oil of lavender. Divide the iaveDdrr
evenly through the salt. Ell the bot,
ties. which should each hold abou, an
ounce art. a quarter Of tie salts. CorL
lem and Sc. them III a pan Of warm
water and in a warm oven. where then
&c ntents will gently heat. II the hea,
is loo great. however. the corks will be
driven out OF the bottles. Ia about two
i.ourS lift them on, of the oven aud lei
chem gradually cool. Remove the co.ks
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-20

On Su day, Jan. l, Rev. Cummings
began a series of revival meetings at
the M. E. church. The next day Rev.
Dadisman, of Sterling came to assist
in the work. While there has not
been a lagre number of conversions
there has been an intense interest
manifested, and large audiences have
been present almost every evening.
Rev. Dadisman has done nearly all of
the preaching, while the pastor has
had charge of the song service. The
preaching has been strong, logical,
and convincing. The meetings are to
continue until next Sunday night.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-01-20
Cold In the Herd.

A disagreeable and disfg1r-irc cold
In the head may be greatly relieved in
one night by the following presantion:
uave hot water convenient a. the side
of your bed ian alcohol lamp will help,
you). take good-sized piece of old
flannel and dip it in the water as hot as
can be borne. and lay on your nose and
forehead. A large Turkish towel over
this will help retain the heat, Leave
the towel on while renewing the hot
water. and the longer the cloths are
held on the better. When soothing
sleep finally comes bind flannel band
age over the upper part of the nose and
forehead all night. and you will be sur
prised at the change in your feelings
and appearance the next day. II you
are not better remain indoors next day.
with lighter band over your fore
head. being careful not to expose your
self to draughts in the meantime.-St.
Louis Republic.