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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.

George w asnlngton Oneil, Tue au
thor of the famous shell manifesto
that marked the Inauguration of the
Tillman revolution, was born in
Laurens county Nov 13, 1881 He
obtained his early education in the
common schools and the Laurens
academy, attending the latter one
year At 16 years of age he came
to Columbia, and for two years was a
clerk to Andrew Crawford He re
turned to Laureas aud farmed for a
year, losing his wife at the end of
that year-l855 The next two
years he engaged in mercantile bust
ness in the town of Laurens Then
he became superintendent of the
Laurens railroad and held it for a
year and a half, resigning and going
to New York He took a position
as collector and remained for about
six months. returning to his home
Just prior to the breaking out Of the
war
lie wes among the first to enter
the Confederate army, enlisting as q
private in Go A of the Third South
Carolina The first year of his ser
vice be vas private secretary to Gen
Bonham. who commanded the bri-
gade. Then be became second lieu
tenant of his company The day
after his promotion he was made
quartermaster of his regiment, then
commanded by Col Nance He was
in this position for year end then
became division quartermas,er, serv
lug about the same length of time
Then he was assigned to duty with
the chief quartermaster Of the Army
of Northern Virginia, at Gen R E
Lees headquarters, serving there
from September. 1864, until the sur
render BE was entitled to the rank
of major, but never received that
rank.
Alter the war Capt Shell returned
to Laurens and went on the farm
which has always been bis home. In
1882 be was elected clerk of
the court Of his county, hold
ing the Office for eight years
Then came along the political
revolution of 1890 in South Carolina
Capt Shell was B R TilImsn's
chief lieutenant iu the fight, and he 1t
was who penued the famous "ohe!l
Manifesto of 1890, document that
will ever remain prominent in the po-
liticai history of the State Prior to
issuing this document Capt, Shell
had been member of the State
Democratic executive committee
1886 81. In 1883 he was chosen
president of the farmers Association
of South Carolina, aud later fired
the opening gun Of the Tilman cam
paign in the shape of the manifesto
TIE political revolution landed Capt
she'll in congress from the Fourth dis
tric; in 1890, and when his term
ended he was given another, after
which he retired to private life.
Capt Shell was twice married, frs,
in 1851. Miss Mary D:ai of Laurens
county They had one sen, who
died. Mrs Shell died in 1889, bis
second vie being Miss Ellen Vets
h;i! OF Ahbevi;Ie county The fruit
OF this marriage was lG children, two
OF whom died this fall Nj Shell
was tue eldest Guild of lis parents
lie leaves q sister, Airs Y. ] Cath
c.,t Of Columbia, ani nret:ieT.
y arTep, who Is now very=l's
The ,syerne oili,aFs have SteD
i.sfrucfed 20 repott 'ar trial al a:ef-
chants vbo fail to cancel stamps en-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
GEN wAUCHOPE KILLED


London, Dec 13-The war effice
has received the following dispatch
from Gen Forester Walker:
"Caps Town, Tuesday, Dec II
Me.huen wires that Gen Wouchope
was killed iu action yesterday
Gen "auchope off the Black
Watch commanded the Highland
brigade with Gen Me,;lueu's column.
He served Ia Ashanti, Egypt, and the
soudan. He was frequently men
toned in dispatches and twice cot
tested Midlothian, once against Mr
Gladstone BE was great favorlte
iD the army.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

Tha ,5yerne oili:aFs have zen
i.s'ructed 20 repoit tar trial al a:ef-
chants ~bo fail to cancel stamps en-
empty cigar boxes. The fno is $50
This is frequently forgotten oy dealer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

The Seaboard Al. Line has Just
bought toe Bennett mi!l property in
Charleston TO use for depots This
makes $4,000 that this road bas paid
for real estate in Charleston already.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-07
!. !. BLOOD 81. ! POISON.
ujlLcERATED THROAT OR MOUTH,
ERUPTIoRS, SWOLLEN GLANDS, I
EATING SORES. ScR0FULA.
A Specific Cure Found in B. BIB.
Free Trin, Hottie sent 40 All who.
Suffer. 8,

1t is especially the deep-seated. obstI-
nate cases that B. 3. 3. cures. 1t mat
ters not II doctors or patent medicines
have failed to cure B.. B.. b. ALWAYS
promptly reaches the Poison and roots
out and drives 1t from the system, then
the sores heal, the hair stops falling ont
the pain IN the bones stops, and a i,er,
manent cure Is the result. B. b. B. has
cured cases Of 10 and 10 years standing
even where the seul bones had become
affected. = 800
B. B. B. BOTANIC Blood Balm, has
been thoroughly tested for past go wears
and has never failed to cure the worst
doctors had given up TIE case as hope
than nothing. B b b; is different from
mineral or vegetable po:sons. go
If you have the slightest touch OF
Syphilitic Blood Poison, such as Pimples
Eruptions Scrofulous Sores or Rheu,
matte Pains, you had better take b r.
b. to clean the poison out before it gets
worse. as 1t Is bound to do. :, =
If you are satisfied that you need Blood
Balm you VIII find large bottles for sal
by druggists for Sl0O. or six bottles iftili
treatmenD $500. For free trial :. bottle
address Blood Balm Co., 81 Mitchell ST
Atlanta, Ca. and bottle and medical
book will be sent all charges prepaid.
Describe your trouble and we will Include
free personal medical advice. Write to-
day-don't delay.
3; B. B. for salo in Norfolk by BUR-
ROW. MARTIN G. co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-07
EDEKT0N.
Especial to virginian-pilot.)

Especial to virginian- Pilot.)
Edenton, N. c.. Dec. e.--MiSs Kate
Leery is the guest OF friends in Ports
mouth, Va.
Professor J. Rosco La Dele returned
oil last evenings train from Norfolk.
The County Commissioners and City
Councilman at recent meetings donated
500 each to the military company.
The merry wedding bells are to rims
on West Church street. We hear, in a
short time.
Our merchants are beginning to dis,
play Christmas goods.
Judge Westcott and wife, of Pennsyl-
vfnia, after spending ten days here
with Mr.. and Mrs. Branning, have re-
turned to their home,
Electric lights are being put In at
the cotton factory.
Iii. T. D. Byrwm has bought the store
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-07
GIE oLD NoRTH sTATE AND ITs gAPITAI
on the {corner2o of Main and King streets
and Mr. II. y. Williams has purchased
the one adjoining 1t. II, ss;s f. IS
9ProhlbItlon.In Georgia.
{By Telegraph to Ylrginian- Pilot

Sby 9TeIegraph TO YIrginian-PIlot.) ~
Atlanta, Ga. Dec 6 The debate on
the Willlngham bill, which provides for
State prohibition, was begun in the
Georgia Senate to-day. The measure
has passed the lower house OF the Gem
erai Assembly, where it received
good majority The opponents Of the bill
claim they have rs out Of "A votes in the
Senate and that. the bill will be defeat
ed when the vote is taken to- morrow
Great interest is felt In the bill and
the advocates OF prohibition are maxi
ing strong fight to have 1t become
a law. The bill provides for the aboII-
ton Of all saloons. breweries and legal
lied distilleries. Clubs or private or
CARNATIONS will not be allowed to give
intoxicating liquors to members or
other persons, but this does not apply
10 private entertainments OF banquets
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-07
Revolution In Guatemala.
(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pllot.)

10y Felegraph to Virginian-P ilot.)
Washington, D.. c., Dec. 6.-The Sec
rotary of State has received tele-
gram from Mr. Hunter, minister to
Guatemala, saying that he has been
informed by that Government that on
the I'd instant, General Toledo, with
about 300 followers, principally for
eigners, attempted q revolution near
the border of Salvador, at place
called Juliapa. They We're attacked by
Government troops and driven across
the border with heavy loss. The min.
lister says that all other departments
are reported quiet.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-08
lRsclUTEM PURE
food more delicious and wholesome

0"u c"eiIA Doodu mas been sent ont fo
empanel jury. "
All kinds Of theories as to the ca,so
OF the accident have been advanced an1
discussed.
Engineer w. r. Starr, who suner;n.
tended the building Of the bridge. said
that the bridge was perfectly safe in
every respect. In his opinion. after a
thorough examination. the motorman
became bewildered as the car com.
menced to travel fast down the incline
and finding himself in q dangerous sit.
uAtion. lost his head and turned the
current on instead of reducing it.
The scene Of the trolley accident is
midway between Shelton and Bridge.
poft. The cal Yas northbound, run.
ming toward Shelton.
Ibe trestle Is 40 feet long, made Of
iron, with stone foundations. and was
not protected by guard rails. South Of
the srestls Is On incline DOWN which the
car ran at high rate of speed. L ran
on to the tressle for about 10 feet when
the trucks left the rails and then the
car continued on the ties for about Is
feet. when 1t went of the trestle and
dropped into the pond below. overturn.
,ng completely and upending.
Masy lssssssiy KILLED.
When the car struck the Atom motor
and the heavy trucks crushed intoit.
instantly killing many Of the I,assen.
gers. Three physicians who were pas.
sengers on car short distance behind
arrived quickly on the scene aud rem.
dered all possible assistance to the in.
jured. Word was sent to Bridgeport
and three ambulances and police
wagon were hurried 10 the scene and
the injured were taken 10 the Bridge
port general hospital. 4 morgue was
improvised in the main room Of the
town hall at S,raiford and in very
short time 23 bodies were laid on,
awaiting Identification.
| The known dead are:
Joseph Ho,chkiss. Bridgeport. en-.
gineer FIRE department: Henry {. Cogs.
well. Bridgeport, member OF board o!
educa;ion: Orlando Wells: Selcctmar
Elias W. Bradley and wife. Bridgeport
William F.. Osborne. Stratford: Arthur
| Holmes. Stratford; Daniel Calvin. An
sonia: Conductor John Carroll. Bridge
roYt: :. Banks, Shelton; Mrs. Melon
aid, Bridgedor,: Winion Lanthear. mo
torman, Bridgeport; Bessie Toomey
Bridgeport: William II. Harvey. Bridge
port: Mrs. J. II. Rugg. Stratfori: Mrs
Frank Blew and two children. STRAIT
ford; William Mccullough. Stratford
/ Mrs. Arthur Holmes. Thomas McFally
Peter Ring. Patrick McDermott. Franl
Knaft. Mrs. Patrick Brennan. Alfre'
Pitt, William Cotier. Irving Doresus
Mrs. William II. Harvey, all OF Bridge
port.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-08
NEGROES IN THE MAJORITY.
Havana Merchant Fears Subs VIII he
Another uayts.

Another usytt.
HAVANA, Aug. s.-A leading havana
merchant, q Cuban. having business
connections with most Of the cities OF
the island and who claims to he Wen
posted regarding Cuban affairs says
that universal suffrage in Cuba woni"
mean a black republic in the near iu'
turo and that the only means OF pre-.
venting it would be the incorporation Q,
tho island a. possession of the Cni'ea
states. As a state, territory or colony
leading 70 American immigration IN.
ter.msrriA3es, the enrichment OF 'nsula'
blood and the improvement OF tho pop
ulstiou. Inhis judgment Cuba is 3.ne!'
vice doomed to become another hay".
III. assertions are based upon the ,a" tse'
that in 8 apopulation not exceeding :svV,' .o:
600. with I voting capacity o. aOo'Ww'
ths spaniaryis number only to.Wo. sne
white Cubans l25, 900. those claiming .e
he white o5. .OC0, while blacks numoe'
100000 in voting strength.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-08
P0"N An EMBAVKxENr.

rr.,ns Tar Jumps the iEssSk %
lDcr pons ~ bridgeport, Ceas.
ksd ,,on 'onn.. Aug. S.--The
oa co,n o.'ey Car Of the Shelton TX.
Med a,pany, twisted and bent ana
IN ,ha haos, a' into kindling wood,
Foaoqus ",aale ., OF Peck's mill pond
Is h6ae' thu about ak miles north Of
hgh,iu, .y visible indication OF
lost ana accident when 80 lives
ajursd, about a dozen psopls ssri-
ssstls wl;', from the car. tuinbling OF
pcint crosses the pond at
Ito coua nS'en is making arrange.
Ainto "ct ,h an immediate invest.
eanse oS the disAster
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-08
BOTH AT THE BOTTOM.
stes mer ". u. Morley Coiiidcs with .
Car Ferry at Detroit.

DETROIT, Mich. Aug. s.-Asa n result
Of collision the steamer w. Is. Nor
lev with cargo Of hard coal lies sunk
in the river two blocks above Wood
ward avenue and the car ferry steamer
Lansdown is sunk inits slip at Windsor
Both crews escaped.
The Morley was bound up having
hard coal for Duluth. The Lansdown.
one Of the Michigan Central car terries'
Vas crossing the river from Detroit 10
the Canadian shore. There WAS some
mistake in signals and the two boats
came together with terrific crash
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-08
M'kINLEY TO PARTICIPATE.
rres,dcnt VIII Lend Hts PRESENCE ''
Chicavo's fAtl Festivities.

New YORK. Aug. s.-A special 10
The World from Plattsburg, N. u.
savs: President Mckinley has at last
rromised to attend the Chicago autumn
t.st;val to he held the week OF Oct. y:
charles Truax. chairman OF the festival
committee, who came here to consult
with the president concerning the pro
or,mme. left fully satisiied that the
nnrs.ideut will participate in the csre'
,non;es now being arranged. IL was
not President McKinley's original IN
.ent;on to do more than take part IN the
ceremonies Of laying the cornerstone OF
.ns new Chicago federal building, but
y. M has been persuaded to accept severa'
invitations to banquets, aud Will Ger
tsinly make one or two speeches
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-08
! pod;,s Recovered From
| r,,sr At Mount Desert
Ferry slip.
l. Tragic Ending Of Pleas
!. rxcursion to Bar
HarbOr.
!. nine Dead as the Result
!. Trolley Accident in
the East.

,ssoR. Ne, Aug. s.-A care
b,ua..ou by divers in the v'c'n'
|. Nom, pese., ferry slip. the
! n. terrible accident. and inves.
| On shore by the officials OF the
| Central railway and others.
indicate ma: the 20 victims re.
n ,he p.s.. dispatches are all
,.tad asa result OF the casas-
| AMr sou,hard Of Bangor.
|. seriously injured, is not likely
(e,, All two other pcrsons are
Z ;cm pneumonia. The others
fre in lie accident are reported
rna.ayorahle condition.
Nam Central railway ran ex-
! 10 Bar liaybor from all Sec
k,s lne in Maine. the attrac.
klar The warships. which were
IA there. All the morning long
hacked win excursionists were
| 10 Bar Harbor. The train
(le., Bangor 4: $50 consisted OF
jamuei with people.
III. Gang Plank Cave way.
loun: peser. ferry. the terminus
),le, the train is left for the boat
k-m,,e sail - Bar Harbor. From
~: Sip q gang plank 10 feet
ki 10 trr. wide led up 20 the
Tie Sip was hinged at the inner
wa. raised or lowered to suit
/. l:!> said tina, there was no sup
b The plank lc;wecn the hinges
|kg.er end When the excursion
ICM balso. arrived at the ferry
pa. rush Tor the steamer Sap.
Tie h.s, few passengers had
tie sans plank safely aud 1t i.
(tel Tia, 90 people were massed
r. plank suddenly they felt tho
give Way henea,h them. The
Pater supporting the plank broke
middle. Iae hinges held up ons
The cham TIE other. while III,
ends Of i!.e plank dropped. ant
FseIihg, roaming mass OF hu
was plunged into the water, 4
low Il, wharf. a few clung (,
E.iaed ,.'es q tho plank. bn, a
~ weTe Struggling in the water
EEAAg g ne wharf partially pennc,
Pa Oh 'Agee s.el.s and the boat IL
'Ae what. e.e-ed the other end O
erias
.'@-"i house at the ferry wa
A'o mergae. the bodies beinl
(|'heFe for Qualification as fast a
| F'rl' hy naon /, had been r.
Fa lhFee o,her persons wer
W o'afd the sappho aud died o
~ 70 Bay tlarhor.
dead are
8 "''''ain Murray, Brewer; Il
t'Ises, N",' Hancock: Albe,
+ L"'an', Mrs. Alonzo p. Oake,
\" Lac summer. Bangor: Joeep
C1:.,', va lown, Mrs. Oils Este,
kT.'n' ! .ilsora Cushman. Corinti
/. N1,e ,, :" ard. Bangor; Charles "
q Ll!s"or +. T.. Swectxe
Eas, au' va \. I.ank, Danfo,th: {
T.. u't''' Mrs. G.. II. Bennet
n ,Mt, ~ harIss Slower, Ellsworth
br. "v, :, ard, Corin,h; Mrs. A. I
4 =, s,. .4's. George Dcrwent, Bango
,Io,' ,"s' hampden, Me-, Mrs. Ma
""tT 0l t'alir,r,,n
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-08
n..r.er Of . lgiliioa Loss.

crsx FALLS. N. T.. Aug. s.-A n,s
.ct.slins ! loss OF about $250, GOV, totally
1sstroyed tho works Of tho Glen Fal!e
% pcrs,snd Cement company. The build.
inss, which were Of wood. burned .'ne ,,'an, 'ant
. .,r5sr and in one hour the entire plan'
waa IN ruins.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-08

NEWPORT News. Va. Aug. S.-One
new case of yellow fever is reported ct
the Soldiers Home at Hampton. No
Ieaih hs are feNOrteu.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-08

MADRID. Aug. s.-Serious disturb
ances have required at Castellon. OPP
posing bands Of Catholics and Free
Thinkers fought in front OF church
and several persons. including priest.
WEIR injured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-08
Had the Shamrock In Tow.

LIMERICK, Ireland, Aug. s.-The
steamer Whimbrel, which has arrived
here. reports having spoken Sir Thomas
Lipton's steam yacht Erin. towing the
cup challenger Shamrock. at 1:l5 Fri
day evening, ten miles southwest of
Tuscar. There was light wind blow
ing. The Erin signalled ..'all we'll
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-10

The Congregational society gave Their
pastor Rev. L. F. Blackmer and wife their
annual donation last week Wednesday
evening at the hall.
Mr.. Andrus closed the winter term of
his academy last Friday evening with an
exhibition in the hall which passed off
well, those taking part in speaking and
singing doing crcditably. The spring
term begins March 20.
{. II. Applebee went to his home in
Littleton to spend Sunday.
Mrs. James Bell is visiting her parents
in Lisbon, y. II.
The dramatic company expect to give
their play Lady Audleys Secret at
Guidhall on Thursday evening OF this
week. They also expect to play at West
Concord.
The sugar makers are beginning to
scatter their buckets
The last lecture of the course was held
last week Tuesday evening. AN Evening
with Tennyson," by Col. Dale. and beau
titul views shown By Eugene Q. Baldwin,
both of Island Pond. 1t was high class
entertainment, and very much enjoyed by
all who had the pleasure OF hearing and
seeing it, and our people feel that it was
a great favor that these gentlemen could
come and give us such delightful cyen-
| ing,
The Woman's Club met with Miss len
ME Silsbv last week Tuesday afternoon
After quotations from Italian authors
there was an historical sketch OF Italy by
Miss Nettie Bell. Rome, Miss White. The
Milan Cathedral, Miss Emma Barnard.
Italian Art, Miss Jennie Silsby. Music,
! Miss l. Anna Silsbv. Current Events.
Following are the officers of the town
| for the coming year:
Town Treasurer-M. V. b. Vance. Select
men-W. r. Bell, J. X. Hovey, +. H. Pierce.
LiSters--C. L. Moses, p. l.. Stearns, +. A.
Turner. Constable and Collector-H T.
Silsby. Auditors--L. d. Bishop. +. d. Hale,
George A. Balch. Trustee Public Money
NJ. V. b. Vance. Grand Juror. A. Tur-
ner. Highway Commissoucr-Geo. Temple.
| School Director-F u. Hale.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-10

honorable scale it is true, but
from entirely personal consider
ations, Il huge embodiment of
the State is promised. 1t is TO
he filled with bitterness. contcn-
tion. discomfort, distraction from
industrial pursuits, and expense,
including perhaps expenditure of
doubtful propriety if not with
contempt. No matter how much
contention there is, how much
discomfort or expense is occa-
stoned to the State or its inhabi-
tants if a necessity exists, or a
commensurate purpose is to be
accomplished; but to disturb
and embitter, distract, annoy
and debauch the people without
any other occasion than the in
stitution of a vast stadium i'll
which political athletes may run
for personal prizes, is truly Ia
inevitable. Each and every COM
petitor, at least those that are
not soon distanccd, will have
unquestionable qualifications for
the position. They will believe
; exactly alike probably as to The
theories which the government
should adopt and the measures
to carry on the government, Sc
that there will be no issue what
ever touching the public inter
ests, and no policy to be vindica
ted except that which will NEE
} with substantially universal &C
quiescence. This being so no on'
can fail to see that the State il
entering into a period, during
which the consideration of publ,
interests will be eclipsed and TIL
state principally given over t.
l individual enterprise and conten
; ton in which local and individual
claims and interests will be urge
in the selection of a man VIII,
y ought to be identified and belon.
I to the whole State.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-10

at is surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, chat in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years. l
have met more people having used
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia, dcranged
liver and stomach, and for constipation.
find for tourists and salesnen or for
persons filing office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings from
irregular habits exist, that GREENS
AUGUST FLOWER is grand remedy. 1t
does not injure the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sour stomachs
andindigestion:." SAMPLE BorrLEsFREE
at Thurston's drug store. Sold by deal
ers in allcvillzed countries.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-10

The annual statement of The Mutual
Lite Insurance Company of New York,
given in another column, showing the
business transacted by that Company
for the year ending 1898 shows an amaz.
ing growth. The assets we're increased
S23, 100 ,SS7 and the total sum now held
BY this institution tor the security OF its
policy holders is S277517.325. The Alu-
tual Life, after placing 1898 ,O5S, $40 to
the credit of the reserve fund in accord
ance with the requirements OF the New
York Insurance Department. has a re
naming surplus of $++,+5S.6S+. The
surplus shows n growth for the year
amounting to $3.50, 400, from which
dividends are apportioned. In 1898 che
claims paid arising from the death OF
policv-holders amounted to $13, 26J sos,
and in addition to this the Company paid
during the twelve months $+l .4S5,7 5l
on account of cndowmentS, dividends,
etc. The general business of the Mutual
Life in 1898, when compared with the
results during the previous year is highly
satisfactory. The insurance in force De
cember 81, 1897 amounted to $685., 602,-
3S1. On December 81, 1898 the business
in force aggregated in amount 1910, 1876.
975, which is unequaled by any other
company in the world. Since its organi-
cation in 1913. The Mutual Life Insur.
ance Company of New York has paid to
its policy-holders $4S7,74S,910.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-03-10
AMONG OUR NElGHBORS.
Bloomfield.

DR.. w. Evans has recovered from his
sickness.
E. w. Spencer has finished his pulp job
i'll Stratiord.
Mrs. Harvey Bowker visited her sister
Mrs. Bass at Stratford Hollow few
days recently.
Archie Holden and wife visited her par
ents in Stewart stown last Saturday.
Albert B. Blodgett and Miss Minnie B.
RoweIl of Columbia were married at CO.
lumba February % by Rev. Mr.. Inerson.
The Jurors in attendance at court this
week are NJ. r. Blodgett, Chas. Bartlett
and Frank Bartlett.
E. w. Baldwin has been laid up for re-
pairs few days by lame foot caused
by blow from lever while working on
log pile.
The will of the late Milton Cook pro-
vdes for the income of $1,000 to the sup
port of the M. Z. Church here, and the
remainder of his property is left to his
widow.
These town officers were elected: Town
clerk and treasurer, L. T. Williams. Sc
lectmen, H. II. Stevens, Chas. Bartlett,
Nelson Snow. Listers, NJ. R. Blodgett,
Leslie ShofT, o. A. Buzzell. Road COM
missioner, A. A. Martin. Whole amount
oftaxes assessed 500 on the grand list.