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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
A $4,000 BLAZE
At the Dairy Farm Of Geo. E.
HalIoweII, Watervi!Ie.
Three Horses and % Head of Cattle
Perish---Insurance, $1,000.
llO0-Pound Bull Moose Shot by BOY $4,000
Fire at Napoleon.

Waterville, Me, Oct. 25.-(SpeciaD
Fire completely wiped out the farm
buildings Of George +. Hallowcn on the
River road. yesterday morning The
horses and the hay and tools. The loss
Of $500 was partially covered by $1,000
insurance.
The fire was discovered by Mr. Hall
Dwell, at . o'clock. Near ore corner of
the house was a tub set for rain
When Mr.. Hallowell awolle it was on
account Of what he thought to be the
noise Of rain falling in the tub. but
soon he discovered that the noise was
that Of the cattle in the barning trying
10 escape. Hastily putting on a little
clothing he went to the barn, but
found that he could do nothing toward
saving the contents Of the barn. The
fire at that time seemed to be confined
wholly to the floor Of the barn and was
breaking out of the barn door.
A part Of the set Of buildings was o
small barn moved in 50 as to connect
with the other farm buildings In this
were kept lilt IlplStS. VIC VI lilt
horses was released and the other was
kneeling with his head on the floor
The flames had broken through ard
We're already scorching the horses
sides. Fly means of 4 scytha the halter
was cut. and the two horses We're the
only things in that part Of the build
ings that was saved. With the other
part, three horses and ~ heads Of
horned stock We're consumed. In addi-
ton there was a large quntity Of hay
in the barns. which was destroyed.
When MI. HalIowell saw that his
buildings We're doomed, there being no
water to put out the fire. he at once
sent for help to assist in saving what
he could, and turned his attention to-
ward saving the household goods. a
large part of the clothing and much
Of the furniture was saved. but SO rap
idly did tho flames work toward the
main house through the eli that it was
impossible to save it all. There was n
large quantity Of silverWare in the
closet off from the dining room, and
this was destroyed.
How the fire caught is q mystery.
one Of the hired men WAS in the sta
BE lit $50 in the evening. but every
thing was aI right then Mr. Halo
wei himself attended To locking up.
late in The evening. but rs he was
tha,c nj Q and the five did not break
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
SMOKE AN ONION.
Every dealer sells them.
C.H. Guppy Co., Makers, Poh|an d
Worth Reading.
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
I think it my duty to inform
your readers of a remedy that
should be in every household.
| was a martyr to Dyspepsia
and Constipation and tried
everything in vain. In despair l
bought ten cent package of the
L. S. Army & Navy Tablets, II
East 18th ST., New York, and
in three days I felt better and
afterwards | bought twenty
five cent package and now | am
completely cured. Your druggist
can and must get it for you.
Yours truly,
A READER.
For sale by J. f. Young, Druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
National Carriage Builders Convention.

Indianapolis. Ind, Oct. 25.-The
Carriage Builders National Associa-
ton with 1000 visitors is in session
here For president of the association
there were nominated Norris Wood
hull Of Dayton, Ohio; F. w. Judkins.
Merrimac. Mass; r. c. Staver. Chi
cago; II. A. Meyer, Syracuse; Thomas
Connolly. Dubuque, Iowa, and Col f.
W. NJ. Bailey of Amesbury Mass. For
vice presidents Of the association there
were nominated J. Hollander. Ames-
bury, Mass: II. G. Shepard, New Ha-
ven, Conn. and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
Sons Of Temperance in Session.

Westbrook Ne. oct. 25.-The semi
annual session af the Grand Division Of
Maine Sons Of Temperance. was held il
this citv. today There were - delegates
present. The total membership was re
ported to be 49i. which is the lowest for
wears. Resolutions Of respect We're passe.
IN the death df Rev ID. b. Randall who
was "A member of the order for over a
Years. During the evening Past Mos
Worthy Patriarch benjamin T. Jewell .
Stoneham, Mass, gave an Interesting al
dress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
1IOO-pcuND BULL MOOSE
Shot by 15-Year-0Id Carl Anderson Near
Pailen.

pattcn. Me. Oct. 25.-A new record in
the hunting line is established for Maine
by 15-vear old Swedish boy by the
name Of carl Anderson, living two mil, ~
from this place with his parents. VINO
own fine farm. The achievement is the
killing OF 1100 pound hull moose with z
shotgun The deed undoubtedly. saved
the boys life and but for pure luck could
never have been accomplished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
FRANCE AND ITALY
Have WatchiuI Eyes on the British Medi-
terranean Squadron.

London, Oct. 26.-Dispatches from the
continent to the Daily Mail say that
the French fleet has received instruc-
tions to watch the movements Of the
British Mediterranean squadron and
that the Italian fleet is under orders to
concentrate in the Bay Of Sphezia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
CATTLE DEReiL A TRAIN.
And J. a. 0'Neii Bangor & Aroostook En-
ployee. is Killed.

Bangor. Me, oct. 25.-J. A. O'Neil, an
employee of the Bangor & Aroostook,
was killed. this afternoon, as the result
of ballasting train, upon which he
was. being derailed by some cattle
which ran upon the track at point be
tween Blanchard and Monsoon Junction.
A wrecking train soon cleared the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
washington Forecast.

Washington oct. 25.-Forecast for
Thursday and Friday: Maine. New
Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts,
fair, Thursday; probably showers, mi
day; cooler i'll western portions. fight TO
osh winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
FAIR WEATHER.

Thursday: Fair weather; fresh south
west winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
As a cigar and a winner, the
onion

meets The requirements Of its patrons
No other CIGAR does it. Every
ONION sold is an advertisement more
convincing than hours OF talk would
be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
| A
! Well Known
| Actress
ERiTfS Us

EMTfS Us
While in yors city some time ago ]
bought some al. F.'' A.wood's Bitters, and
found them very Beneficial. | wish to get
some more at once.
MARY CHURCHILL EMMETT,
Sowing tie Wind Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26

Grant Allen. the author. who has
been i'll for some time past at London,
is dead. Tie was born at Kingston,
Ont. in 1S4S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
Yellow Fever Case at New York.

New York. oct. 25.-Among the passen
gers who arrived. yesterday, per steamer
Niagara from Havana. was f. II. Willis
Of Oakland. Fla. Mr.. Willis had been i'll
on the way up from Havana and was is1-
lated at Quarantine. To-day, the physi-
clans in charge diagnosed Willis illness
as yellow fever. The patient is at Swim :
burne Island and is not expected to live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-26
TAX|DERMIST'

in the county.
Jn1uroncrlv mounted specimens may
,onk fairly well for 4 while but they soon
ret out III shape ana fan the victim CT
moth. Al OF our work Is guaranteed.
septl4 .eod3mlstp
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-10

No time is so favorable as March and April
for getting strong and well.
A thoroughly well person eats with relish,
sleeps soundly, works with zest. and without
worry from morbid anxiety as to the outcome
of his efforts.
If you feel you are out of health, strength,
and spirits; if you show signs of nervous
ness and exhaustion; if you have that feeling
of lasstude that comes in the spring to those
who are out of health; if your blood shows
the usual signs of impurity- Paine's celery
compound will turn you right-about-face to-
wards health.
Enrique Guerra the Mexican consul, has
the confidence not only of his government,
but of the American public. Through his
intervention, many important commercial
questions between the United States and Mex
leo have been happily adjusted.
During his long residence in this country,
Mr.. Guerra has lived in circle where the
best possible medical treatment is always OBJ
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tainable. He early discovered that in ithe
spring. when nature seems most willing to
lend it's best assistance to the sick and feeble
his friends were using Paines celery com.
pound-the only spring medicine that physi-
clans endorse, and intelligent families in
every community have come to rely upon with
confidence.
Mr.. Guerra was not long in finding out the
great reliance that is thus placed upon Paine's
celery compound by the best informed people,
and he was not slow in taking advantage of
the great remedy himself. Here is his state
ment, unqualified, conclusive:
Kansas City, March Is, 1898.
''At times, when l have been seemingly ex-
hausted from arduous work, Paine's celery
compound has been of such benefit to me that
it seems now / could hardly have progressed
but for it. When sleep was slow in coming
and my appetite tagged, a general toning up
of my system followed the use of the COM
pound While am not versed in things med
cal, do know fact when / encounter it, and
that Paine's celery compound helped me and
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-10

HOLD Your BREATH.-DoNT COUGH
There is nothing more irritable to cough
than coughing. Constant coughing is like
the wound will not heal. When tempted TO
cough draw a long breath and hold it until
1t warns and soothes every air cell, and
some benefit will soon be received from
this process. The nitrogen which is thus
allsys the desire to cough and gives the
throat and lungs chance to heal At the
same time the use of DR.. Humphreys speci-
ic Ut" will aid nature in her efforts to re-
cuperate. At druggists or sent postpaid;
price % and 30 cents; large pocket flask
$1.00. DIR. Humphreys manual at druggists
William and John streets, New York.
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West Corinth.

Bert Blake and wife from East Barre Wis.,
tied relatives here last week.
Mr.. Woodman from Waits River was a
guest at A. Litchs last Sunday and attended
church here.
Mrs. e. l.. Still and Mrs. r. H. Williams
went to STAFFORD last Thursday to visit
few days among relatives.
A severe hail storm passed this way last
week Tuesday. Many of the hailstones
were much larger than robins eggs Several
lights OF glass were broken in Will Ma
goon's and David Wards houses. At the
Corner the storm was much more severe
and the hailstones were said to be as large
as hem eggs. Nearly thirty lights of glass
were broken out of the church, besides
what were broken in dwelling houses.
A barn belonging to James Dickey of
Washington, situated about a quarter Of a
mile from his house on what Is known as
the Rollins farm, was struck by lightning
about eight o'clock in the evening Of April
30 and burned to the ground with ten tons
OF hay, two moving machines and horse
rake. Lorenzo Scales was on his way home
from Mr.. Dickey 3, going through pasture
in sight of the barn, and was stunned by
the lightning and fell to the ground. When
he was able to get up and look about, he
discovered the barn was on fire and went
back to notify Mr.. Dickey, who went at
once to the barn to try and save something.
There was no insurance.
Mrs. Charles Keyser has gone to Hard
wick to remain several weeks with her
parents. - Mrs. Susan Bohonon has
moved back to her old home. Matte
Stevens is living with her. - James
Ford Of South Ryegate visited in town last
week. - G. L. Spear had the misfortune
to lose one OF his horses last week 1t was
sick only few hours. - II. Gilman of
Barre, formerly of this town, was here a
few days last week - The infant child
of Slss and Viola Magoon was buried last
week. 1t died of whooping-cough and
pneumonia. - School commenced on
Monday with George Ryder as teacher.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-10
gave me feeling of new strength is fact"
ENRIQUE GUERRA.

gave me feeling OF new strength is fact"
ENRIQUE GUERRA.
AS spring comes on, most women and many
men who have lived hot-house lives during
the winter, find themselves unduly fretful I'M
able to sleep soundly, without appetite, easily
tired, frequently distressed by headaches, and
lacking SNAP" and strength the result of
poor blood and weak nerves.
To those in this condition, the thousands of
testimonials from people like Mr.. Guerra who
have been benefited by Paines celery COM
pound, should be reason enough for giving
this best of all spring medicines at least
trial. What it has done for others, it will do
for the reader. 1t will purify the blood, clear
the complexion, rejuvenate the exhausted ner-
vous system, insure good digestion, bring on
healthy sleep, and restore ones strength and
vitality.
No other medicine in the world ever accom-
plished so much, and a single trial will add
another to the long list of people in every COM
munity who gratefully sound the praises of
Paines celery compound.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-10
ESTATE OF ABRAM WOOD,
STATE OF VERMONT.
DISTRICT OF WARRINGTON, as.

In Probate Court, held at MONTPELIER. I'm and IN,
said District, on the sth day Of May, AID. 1899
oTn "a Smith, Administrators OF the estate OF
District, deceased, presents his administration
account for examination and allowance and
makes application for decree of distribution and
partition of the estate of said deceased Where
upon 10 ordered by sad Court, that said account
and said application be referred to session thereof
TO be held at the Probate ONCE in said MONTPELIER on
the Sd day of June, A. ID. 1899, for hearing and
decision thereon; and, 1t is further ordered thai
notice hereof be given to all persons Interested by
the Vermont Watchman Il State Journal a newspaper
published at Montpelier, in this state, previous to
pear at sao time and place. and, show cause, II any
they may have. why said account should not be
allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest
b6ee HIRAM CARLETON, Judge,
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East Gilmore.

The Ladies Aid society will meet with
Mrs. Oscar Dodge on Thursday afternoon.
All are cordially invited. - Clint Car.
penter had the misfortune to have the right
shoulder put out of joint last Saturday az
ternoon. G Rev. Mr.. Wheeler gave n
very interesting sermon last Sunday. His
text was from l. Corinthians liza
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Silloway of Elmore
passed through here last Saturday on their
way to Calais to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles White. - Sunday-school
was organized last Sunday with the follow
Ing officers; b. S.. Ward, superintendent;
Mrs. L.. b. Wheeler, assistant superinten.
denti Miss Inez Swift. secretary; Mrs. b.
II. Morse, treasurer; II. W. Silloway and
ganisti b. #. Morse, Mrs. q. #. Davis and
Mrs w. O. Swift, committee on Sunday.
school.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-10

In the District Court Of the United States for the
District of Vermont, in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of PHIL ii. MARION, Bankrupt
To the creditors of PHIL H. MARION. of City
of Barre in the County of Washington, and District
aforesaid bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the I'd day Of
May, AID. 1899, the said PHIL II MARION was duly
adjudicated bankrupt; and that the first meeting
OF his credtors will be held at the office OF the un-
dersigned No. SO State street. in Montpelier, on the
10Th day of May, A. D. 1899, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, at which time the said creditors may at
tend, prove their claims appoint trustee examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other business as
may properly come before said meeting.
EDWARD ii. DEAVITT,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Montpelier, VT, May g, 1899.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-10

"77" AS A PREVENTIVE OF GRIP.-In a
factory employing over one hundred hands
the management obliged each employee to
take "77" as preventive during the cpl
demic, with the result, that not a single one
was absent on account OF the grip, while
many establishments were crippled by the
absence of employees. II you will carry a
vial OF "77' in your pocket and take fire.
quently, you will escape the grip. Seventy
seven" prevents pneumonia and "breaks
up" colds that hang on" At druggists or
sent prepaid % cts, 30 cts. and S1.00. Dr.
Humphreys Book sent free. Humphreys
Medicine Company, corner William s. John
streets, New York.
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East Calais.

The village school began Monday with
Miss Alma Leonard teacher.
Harry, son Of John Gilman, had one
hand crushed last Saturday. The boy was
at play in the mill yard, clambering over
the logs when one rolled, catching his right
hand, breaking the thumb and first two
fingers.
Moscow Lodge of Good Templars install
ed the following officers last Saturday even
ing: Chief Templar. George A. Wheelock
vice templar, Mrs. G. A. Wheelock; secre-
tary, Mrs. George e. Sanders; assistant
secretary, 9. j. Lamb financial secretsry,
Carrie Whitei treasurer, Mrs. d. ID. La .nb;
chaplain, Mrs. N. NJ. Wheelock; marshal
d. ID. Lamb deputy marshal, Florence
Gray; guard. Mrs. G. j. Lamb; sentinel,
Frank Remission; past chief templar, Dus-
tin George.
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3Per Cent Guaranteed

The Gold Bond Policies issued by
the Mutual Life Insurance Company
of New York have no equal. Look
out for PUFFER. he is coming to
explain them to you.
P.S. IF he does not find you, Won
had better consult YOUR own inter-
ests and find him before you accept
any other contract.
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South Woodbury..

Harvey Goodell of Hardwick, visited
friends in town last week.
The school In the village commenced Nav
l, with Alice X. Martin as teacher.
A. M Benjamin and wife and Bert
Wheeler and wife visited at Lee Goodell's
in Hardwick, the first of the week.
Mrs. Addie Bailey died last Friday of
Brights disease. Funeral services were
held Sunday. The remains were carried to
Hardwick for burial.
Rev. O. III. Merrill of St. Johnsbury, held
meeting Sunday evening. Efforts are
peing made to secure Rev. Mr.. Ganley's
services another year
Harry Burnham and Grace /. BENJAMIN
were married Monday evening, May 1. The
young people will go to housekeeping In
the tenement over the store. The best
wishes OF all attend them on the journey Of
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF LUCY II. FIFIELD,

The undersigned. having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Wash.
ington commissioners to receive, examine and ad.
}bbs s a. ~ IWry ~ FIF9EG p1as t asxns
peer in said District, deceased and all claims
We will meet for the purposes aforesaid at me
County Clerks office In the city of Montpel,
tth day of November next, from ten O'Clock
A. M. until four o'clock P. M. each of said days
A. ID. 1899. Is the time limited by said Oouf
for said creditors to present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Montpelier. this sth day of May A.
D. iss MERhxRfILE EF SMILE Commissioners.
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AN EPIDEMIC OF WHooPNG COUCH
Last winter during an epidemic Of whoop-
ing cough my children contracted the dis
ease having severe coughing spells. We
had used Chamberlain's Congh Remedy
very successfully for Group and naturally
turned to it at that time and found 1t re-
lieved the cough and effected complete
cure.-John f. Clifford, Proprietor Nor
wood House, Norwood, N. Y. This remedy
is for sale by q. Blakely and w. e. Terrill,
Druggists.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

1 consider it not only a pleasure but a
duty owe to my neighbors to tell about
the timely use OF Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. l was
taken very badly with tiux and procured a
bottle of this remedy. A few doses of it eff
fected a permanent cure. l take pleasure
in recommending it to others suffering from
that dreadful disease.-J. W. Lynch, Dorr,
W. Va This remedy is sold by G. Blakley
and w. E. Terrill Druggists
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-10

DRINK GRAIN.O after you have concluded
that you ought not to drink coffee. 1t is
not medicine but doctors order it, because
1t is made from pure grains and has that
rich seal brown color and tastes like the
finest grades Of coffee and costs about as
much. Children like it and thrive on it be-
cause it is a genuine food drink containing
nothing but nourisbment Ask your gro
Ger for Grain-O, the new food drink. 10 and
% cents.
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LIBERATION NOTICE.

To whom il may concern This is to give
notice that have given my son, Robert A.
Hopkins, his time during the remainder of
his minority, and from this date Will collect
none of his wages nor pay any of his bills.
MARGARETr S. HODGDON,
Cabot, VT, April q, 1899.
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1T DOES CURE.

DR.. GIIDpEN's RHEUMATIC CURE, the
GREAT remedy for Rheumatism, Constipation
and Headache is in liquid and pills. Price
complete $l.O0. Special attention to mail
orders. If unable to get it of your druggist
send to S. A. Howard, New Hampton, N. IA.
For sale by Harry A. Slade, Montpelier.
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Order your job printing of the VERMONT
WATCHRAN COMPANY.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-12-24
COURT MATTERS
The Proceedings of the Dis.
 trict Court

This afternoon the case o 1 the Ter ritory vs Sidney Page on charge of murdering $ c Robertson at Pearce. was called up. District Attorney Land announced that the prosecution were ready. English < Bowman. attorneys for the def. pse stated that two ma. teriAl witnesses for the defense were not yet here but were expected by 9 .. m. somoirow.
 The court ordered that the em- psnnelipg of a jury proceed GO the case would bs ready for trial when the witnesses arrived. The matter of occurring jury is now in progress.
 Ter vs Geo Moraan-9y consent of counsel case continued for term and prisoner admitted to SI5o0 bail.
 Ter vs missed and dis charged.
 MAurin vs Maurin-Refer.ed to Clerk.
 The matter of securing . jury in the case of the Territory vs Sid Page. is still occupying the attention of the court. The entire original an d special panels oi over 75 jurors has been exhausted. A special vsnirs of 2S moro were ordered rstursabls this afternoon and the vork of sIanip A. ,ion fer qualified jurors is still sn.
 At time of going to press the jury has not yet been empsnneled.
 Ter vs Wiley Morgsn-Gnilty Of murder in second degree. Seuteno- ed to 20 years ct Yuma. Notice of neS trial given and dsried. Notice of appeal to Sup'ems court filed.
 Ter vs <. E. Pst,erson-Deisulting witness in the Morgan case whose ab- sense caused delay of two days in trial. fined $50 or 5e days for con- tempt of court.