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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-09
SOUTH WINDHAM.
DR.. JOHN AUSTIN.

The writer has lately had the privilege of
examining the account book of DIR. John
Austin, who was in later years we'll known
as an insurance agent, and who was located
here from 1881 to lS4l. This proved to be
an interesting study, not only in recalling
old residents when the town had 1000 inhab-
ltants, but also as a comparison between
the prices of those times and modern prices
asked by physicians.
DIR. John Austin was born in Townshend
on the place known as the Riley Austin farm
He was brought up on farm, attended the
public schools and later went to Boston,
where he studied with DIR. Warren, the best
physician in the city in those days, and later
graduated from medical college. He soon
commenced practice at Newfane where he
earned the reputation of being skillfuLp ply.
sicisn He remained there year and a hall
who had come here few years earlier from
Guilford and had built up good business, he
| removed to Windham. The friendship Their
formed lasted through life excepting during
a few years, when it was interrupted by the
| doctors testimony in q professional capacity
Harris and long known as the Grow place
The Doctor was very fond OF apples as wei
| asa good story.
Ooe evening he was telling stories with
neighbor with a six quart pan of the succu
lent fruit before him Reaching out for an
otner apple ne found the dish empty, having
eaten them all while talking.
The charges are very interesting Showing
| the equality of those times, the charges being
the same for visit to his nearest neighbo
as to his farthrest patient. The charge TO-
visit we're seventy-five cents for the frs
few years, when it was increased to eighty
three cents. Medicine to callers was charges
from seventeen to fifty cents with the MAORI
| ty at twenty-five cents. One case was no
ticed where he remained two days and tn
charge was two dollars. Obstetrics paid from
two dollars at first to two and a half, ant
later, when he had become famous in thi
line. to three dollars. He furnished his owl
medicines carrying them in his saddle bag
thrown across his horses back.
| Shingles were the principal currency il
those days. Our modern doctors would no
think they could live on those fees but the.
were more in harmony with the circumstance
OF the people and the losses were fewer ant
the moderate fees were such that the common
people could afford to employ him moro of
ten. Ont of his practice of eleven and hal
years he saved enough to pay for good farm
IN Athens where he moved, soon giving VI
his practice thereafter. He was too tonde
hearted to bear the sight of pain and 81
sought another field of labor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-09
SPRINGFIELD.

Miss Zylpha Nourse Of Springfield,
Mass, is at home on a visit to her parents.
Miss Inez Litchfeld visited her sister,
Mrs. John Bixby. last week.
Thursday the Springfield high school de-
feated the Black River academy boys so
and Saturday they we're defeated by the
Stevens high school OF Claremont 60.
W. W. Brown and C. Richardson are
building log cabin for camp purposes
near the Rev. DR.. Davis's camp on Noun
tain View Farm which is owned by Elmer
T. Merritt.
Sir knights G. F. Leland, William
Smith, j. w. Bement and j. A. Lamson
attended the annual field day of Sullivan
Commandery at Claremont Wednesday
afternoon.
The long-talked-of road from the end Of
Pearl street to Seminary Hill i, being built.
| Will Leonard severely hurt his back and
ribs Saturday night by falling drought a
scuttle hole while up in the Whitmore
barn feeding horse.
F. j. Bell is visiting in Boaton for a
couple OF weeks.
Will Rombly has gone to housekeeping
in R. T. Chords house on Seminary Hill
and Frank Pulsipher likewise 10 w. III.
Putnam house on Summer street.
C. S. Louis of South Reading has
bought the business Of the Morrill, House
and taken possession.
r. S. Rollins started for Southern Pines,
North Carolina, Monday.
Dan Shaw is reported to be in quite a
critical condition with malignant form Of
carbuncle on his neck which is working
around toward bis throat.
The scheme of the milk dealers to raise
the price of milk met with SO much OPP
position, both as regards the standard
quart for five cents and the old milk quart
for SIX cents, that we understand they
have decided to continue furnishing the
old milk quart for five cents.
John Bixby has sold bis house to Dexter
Way and bought lot on Mansion Hill.
! He intends 10 build upon it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-09
CHESTER.

Allan Carpenter returned from Boston
Saturday night.
Miss Belle Rounds was in Barre Sun
day, called there by thu death of her
cousin.
Mrs. Frank Baldwin of Charlestown,
N H., was in town Friday to make
arrangements tor a dancing class to be
held here thi, winter.
viii Merritt has moved his family from
Factoryville into Windsor cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. p Dodge are at the
| Fullerton.
Charles French OF Proctor is at his home
here.
Mrs. Malcolm Baldwin is i'll.
Miss Emma Sergeant started Monday
morning for Georgetown, KY, where her
sister, Miss Anna, is dangerously i'll.
DR.. Ray has sold his farm at Factory
vile, recently injured by fire, to Will,
Butterfield of Springfield for $3.50. Mr..
Butterfeld has already commenced repairs
and his family will move here at once.
Mrs. j. A, Beard, who has been very
seriously i'll, is slightly improved.
Mrs Msry Fitch has new Ludwig
piano. and recently gave pleasant even
ing of music to her friends.
Mrs. F. H. Harris went to New York
city Wednesday.
Charles Griffith of Springfield was in
town Sunday.
The Characterization stage and mail
route has been sold to Warren Hazeltine.
About 60 owners Of residences are to
several of whom have already had the
plumbing done.
Fred P. Mather has caught the repair
fever, and is improving the looks of bis
residence on Main street.
The hardest freeze of the season occurred
last Monday night.
A. G. Gibson of South Londonderry was
in town Saturday.
Mrs. G. NJ Cobleigh went to Somer-
vile, Mass, Tuesday, where she will spend
the winter with her daughter, Mrs. H. E.
Rand.
F. d. Martin has contract for getting
out 10000 type cases for New York
house. Mr.. and Mrs G. L. Hilton are
working for him.
W. S. Lockwood is making some repairs
upon his house.
Miss Sarah Bates i, acting as librarian
of Whiting library in the absence of Miss
Pollard.
A party of - attended the, play "The
Hear, of Maryland, at Bellows Falls Mon
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wellman are visit
ing in Townshend.
Mrs. Amanda Rice is in Boston and
Taunton, Mass, for a several weeks visit.
John Field has purchased the N. M.
Greene farm and MIR. Greene has moved
to Proctorsville.
Robert Kingsbury has moved from the
Depot to the D. H. Cutler tenement on
Main street.
Five hundred sheep we're CARED at this
station Saturday.
Mrs. W. A. Barnes Of Jamaica Is
a guest at DIR. G. w. Rays.
E. Archer of Worcester is visiting his
parents, Mr.. ard Mrs. A. L. Archer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-09
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is only
one way to cure Deafness, and that is by con.
stitutional remedies. Deafnessis caused by an
iufamed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in.
famed you have a rumbling sound or imper
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the ipfam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re
stored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but
an inf1amed condition of the mucous surfac !,
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars, free. =
F.J CHENEY & co Toledo, O.
@S Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best. sal
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-09
LUDLOW.

Gen Charles Williams died Monday, the
sixth, at his home in Manchester, 81. He
was father of Arthur II Williams and owner
OF the Ludlow Soapstone quarry. Funeral
Manchester. Work at the Ludlow quarry
will be suspended for the day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-09
While There Is Life There Is Hope.

was affl cted with catarrh could neither
taste nor smell and could hear but little
Ely's Cream Balm cured it. Marcus q.
Shautz, Railway, N. j.
The Balm reached me safely and the effect
is surprising. My son says the first applica-
ton gave decided relief Respectfully, Mrs.
Franklin Freeman, Dover, N H.
The Balm does not irritate or cause sneez-
ing. Sold by druggists at 30 cents or mailed
by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St., New York.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-09

To accommodate those who are partial to
the use of anatomizers in applying liquids in
to the nasal passages for catarrhal troubles,
the proprietors prepare Ely's Liquid Cream
balm. Price ircluding the spraying tube is
rs cents. Druggists or by mail. The liquid
emtodies the medicinal properties of the solid
preparation. Cream Balm is quickly absorbed
by the membrane and does not dry up the So
cretions but changes them to a natural and
healthy character. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren
,t.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-09

Walter Rand Guy Powers, Merrill Powers,
Maurice Chafiee, 100 Alice Chafiee,
Denis Chaflee, Archie Willis, 95.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-09

Fred Zuill has closed up his livery bu'i'
ness here and in company with John Boom
has leased the Bidwell House property IN
the town OF Langdon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-09
MARRIED..

In Townshend, October 81, by Rev M. F.
Hardy, Henry c. Stratton of West Town
shend and Miss Hattie D. Winslow Of Town.
shend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-22
MAINE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
18th Annual Session to Be Held at Farming
ton. April 1914.

The 18th annual meeting Of the Maine
Methodist Episcopal Conference viii b.
held at Farmingtoli, the week beginning
Wednesday. April -.
bishop John II. Vincent Of Topeka. will
preside. The programme as far ar
ranged is substantially as follows:
Tuesday, April lS-Members are expect
ed to arrive on the noon train; T. NJ. cx-
aminations; 80 =. 81, reunion prayer
meeting.
Wednesday, April $50 A. NJ. dcvo-
tional service, The leader to be appointed
by bishop Vincent, ., formal opening OF
the conference. administration of the
Holy Sacrament of the Lords Supper by
the bishop, assisted by the presiding ell
tary. Rev. W. f. Berry: organization; 2
=. NJ. anniversary of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society. addresses by
Miss Emily l.. Harvey of Cawnpore, In
dia; 40 =. NJ, anniversary of The Church
Extension Society. addresses by Rev. W.
y. Spencer. d. D., Of Philadelphia, Pa.
Thursday. April 2omsso 4. NJ. Bishop
ass on = OF h
Preachers Aid Society. Rev. Israel Luce
presiding, addresses by Ira 7. Locke OF
Portland. and Rev. Luther Freeman; $50.
memorial service for those deceased dur
ing the year, Rev. ]. =. Lapham presid-
ing. music by the conference quartet: 7.So,
anniversary of the Freedmens Aid and
J. w: Hamilton. D p, Of CINCINNATI, O.
Friday. April I-S,3e A. NJ. Bishop VIM
cents Talks on Timothy; ., conference
business: H. reception Of fraternal dele
gates and reply by the bishop. the confer
ence approving: 7. NJ. Sunday school
anniversary. address by Jesse L. Hurl-
bert. D. D.. of New York City: educa-
tional anniversary; $50, anniversary of
the Missionary society, at the Congregl-
tional church, address by W. r. Smith,
d. D.. Of New York City.
vi hntgr"S ra ak of Timoth by .. confer
pnce business: p NJ anniversary of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-22

Pote, Captain and Mrs. John Jones. Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Cannon Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Holt, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Holt, Captain and Mrs. Ephram
Ryder, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Johnson
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bird. Mrs NJ. c. Dill
worth, Mrs. Robert Whitehead and
Miss Eta Whitehead. Mrs. Ann NJ.
Lothrop, Mrs. Mason. Mrs. Thomas
Lothrop, Mrs. Robert Patterson, Mrs.
Aubrey Spencer, Mrs. Electa Stone.
Mrs. Sarah Prescott, Misses Frances
and Agela Hodsdon. Miss Levi Hart,
Miss Myrtle f. Mitchell, Mrs Eliza
Hunnewell. Miss Ellen Gibbs, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Hall. w. f. Dilworth all of
Belfast. Mrs. George Hook, Mrs.
Mazda Hook. Mrs. Sarah Briggs, Miss
Bertha Hook all of Searsmont; Mrs.
Alzada NealIey of Monroe.
The presents received bore a mute
but beautiful testimony of the loving
regard everybody has for Mr. and Mrs.
Libby. Spread on center table in the
dining room the very many costly pre-
sents including considerable gold col;
were displayed. In the center of them
was beautiful bouquet Of pinks num-
bcring 30. As nearly everybody brought
substantial token it would require too
much space to tell the gift of each.
May that calm, peaceful rest, that
their charity and Christan-like spirit
deserves ana has 50 well been bestowed
in this instance, continue to abide with
Mr.. and Mrs. Libby. May their lives
round out to the extreme winter of
life without any of its bitterness and.
when at last the final summons comes
may that journey be as peaceful and
happy as has been their Journey
through life. Adieu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-22
THE CASTELAR, INQUIRY.
Capt. Barrett and Others Tesiiiy-The Steamer
Brcaks in Two.

Yarmouth. N. S.. March 2l.-Today.
capt. Arthur McGray. of the steamer
Prince George. and Capt. Campbell Of
the steamer Aberdeen, were called as
experts and testified as to the remark
Bay of Fundy.
Capt. Barrett of the CaStilian, made
his statement There was little in il
that has not already been made public.
He found nothing in his soundings to
occasion any alarm until he got Il
fathoms. at $50 A. NJ. Then on con-
sulting his chart he thought he had
overrun his distance and reached the
outer bank off Seal Island.
He turned out to avoid Brazil rock
which he thought he was then near
when he found 10 fathoms shortly after
and breakers reported. In his Judg-
ment at the time he did right in put
ting her hard aport though he now saw
that had he stopped and gone full
speed astern he might have saved the
ship.
He was asked the question if there
was a possibility of anyone tamperins
with his compasSes at Portland. He
thought not. though they had some UNI
discovered bad fellows on board who
had cut their log line at the taffrail
and they had to get new one in Port
Ian.
Mr. Richie addressed the court on
behalf of the owners and captain, and
the court adjourned to give their decls-
ion in Halifax, next Tuesday.
The wreck broke in two. today. the
after part sinking. from amidships for
ward with the smokestack. remaining
on the rock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-22
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL R. r.

Passengers trains leave Aueuet.
follows:

- AsAAGCs NVVs 80 11U0s
Passengers trains leave August. -
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-s.3o A. N. for Levlston.
bennington, Phillips, Rockland. Port
iand, Boston. BrtdGton. Montreal ana
Quebec. 1000 A. NJ. Tor Brunswick. IsoV.
iSton; Portland and Boston. Fartalngton,
Phillips ana carrabasset Rangeley, Kock.
Portland: 3.l3 r. M. iexpress1 Tor 6rnns.
wick. Bath. Lewiston. Portland, Bootoo:
connecting at Portland for Bridet0S.
North Conway and Bartlett: l06S r.
lnlght Pullmanl every night for Lewis.
ton, Bath. Portland and Boston: rs u.
M. Portland and Boston.
GOING EAST-l.35 A. M. might OF.
press for Skowhegan. Bangor, Bar Har-
eor, 81. Stephen. 81: John. Halifax and
vile, Belfast. skowhegan and Bangor.
anceboro. st. Stephen. Houlton, Wood.
local to WAterville and Lewiston. VIA
Oakland and Winthrop; 225 r. NJ, ex.
press for iaterville, Bangor, Bar Har-
Dor, Old Town, Patten and Houlton via
3. 4 A: r.. r.; $40 p. NJ for Watervlile,
Oakland. North Arson. Bingham. SHOW.
hogan, Belfas., Foxcroft. Greenvilis.
rs Z. NJ. for Waterville.
SuNDAYS-Goine West. LIS A. N. for
Portland, Boston; 1925 A. NJ, lOH r. ~.
FOR Brunswick, Bath. Portland and Bos-
ton. Going East, IS A. M, 9.15 A. NJ, and
20 +. M. for Watervlle and Bangor,
The Night Pullman Train lea wing at IN
a. NJ: going east does no, connsct for
Skowhegan on Monday mornings, or for
beIfast, Foxcroft or beyond Bangor. Sun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-22
Or. Semi AND LIEUT.. c0RLlss
Aqrec that the Canned Roast Beef Furnished
Army Was Very Poor.

Chicago. March 21.-The government
court of inquiry. tonight. examined two
witnesses with reference TO the beef ques-
ton, DR.. Nicholas Sem and Lieut.; Col.
A. w. Corliss. DR. Sem entirely disap-
proved of canned roast beef as an army
ration for any length OF time, and Coz.
Corliss told of the soldiers dislike of it,.
The court will hold an all-day session.
tomorrow. expecting to leave for New
York, tomorrow or Thursday morning.
The remaining witnesses will be those
suggested by Major Lee, in behalf of Ma
ior Gen. Miles.
DR.. Nicholas Sem of Chicago. who
served in Cuba and Porto Rico, testified
that the troops in Cuba lived largely on
every reason to believe that the canned
beef was not roasted but boiled. 1t was
.asteless and certainly appeared to lack
nutritious qualities. as was apparent from
the condition of the men who returned
from caba to Montauk-mcn who hal
never been i'll. but were greatly enact
atcd. He believed that the meat was
never done, that there was some fault in
the process of preparation-that the pro-
cess had not been perfected. The bacon
was of good quality He could say moth
ing about refrigerated beef because he
did nos see any of il in cuba or Porto
Rico. He made no formal inspection of
the canned roast beef. hut had eaten some
of it. The meat was of good quality, bu;
overcooked in boiling.
He thought one of the meat supplies iix
he future for the army should be dried
beef Men could be fed once or twice a
week on roast beef without i'll effect on
their health but as Il daily ration for any
length of time he would not consider ii Il
safe or advisable ration. When the pack
ers learned how TO make real roast beer
he thought il would be an excellent thing
bnt not as an exclusive diet. The canned
roast beef Was used extensively in Cuba.
but the ration in Porto Rico seemed to be
better prepared.
The witness stated that the meat as
prepared by the packers according to the
testimony given would not lose much of
it's nutrition on account of being boiled
in the cans. He saw no evidence of the
use of chemicals. The witness could NOT
say whether the fresh meat he ate n
Porto Rico was refrigerated beef or ma
tive. He thought it was che latter tn
meat was wholesome ana pa!atable.
Gen. A. w. Corliss. who was attached
to the It'll Infantry in Cuba, testified ina.
he was shot. July !. and knew nothing r
conditions thereafter.
Up to that time he said I'VE get n
good deal of canned corncd beef AM
canned roast beef, also bacon in sina i
quantities Complaints We're received
about the roast beef: it was dis,iked very
much. We tried to eat the canned roas'
beef and did eat it. but il had 10 be- n.xal
up with bareback and fried.
Major Lee did not examine the wi :
nesses and the court had no questions to
ask. The court adjourned ua-il to.nn
row morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-22
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY
Enjoys Visit to Iekyl Isiand-WiiI Return Il
Townsville. This Evening.

Brunswick. Ga, March 2l.-President
Mckinley enjoyed a full day of quiet
and rest in the retirement and hne
drives of Jerkyl island and night fell
without any conference with Speaker
Reed or any difference in the relation
between the two Republican leaders
as a result of their simultaneous pres
ence on the island. The weather for
a days outing could not have been
finer.
There was an informal sort of re-
ception at the Baker cottage, about
O'Clock. at which all the members OF
the island colony We're presented 10
the President and Mrs Mckinley.
Speaker Reed called rather late and
spent a few minutes shaking hands
with the President and chatting with
him and the others present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-22
THE PLOT THIcKENs.
CONTINUED from page ~

murder at all and he answered: i do.
he answered: i helped Treworgy to move
the body on a jigger. ! then said: i
want you to tell me where the body was
at the time and all about it. He said 1t
was over the stone wall up in the corner
of the pasture, that Treworgy took can
vass off the jigger and Went over the wall
and 1t was SO dark that he could not tell
over; that Treworgy brought il alone to
the side of the igger and he Joe) took
hold Of the corner of the canvass and
helped haul 1t on. Then Treworgy drove
on down into the woods and took the
body off. That he tJoeJ held the horse
while Treworgy took the body off. He
said he was afraid 10 so and cell what he
knew about it,
The affidavits tend to still further com
plicate the case and il is now IA most di:-
ticult undertaking 10 locate the truth In
FoggS original story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-22
NANCY GulLeoRo ON TRIAL.
The Notorious Midwife Answering to Charge
Of Killing Emma Gill.

Bridgeport Conn, March Y.-After
number of postponements for vari-
Gus causes the trial of DR.. Nancy "A.
GuilfOrd on a charge alleging second
degree murder in having caused the
death of Emma Gill of Southampton.
through a criminal operation. last sep
tember. was begun in the superior
court before Judge George w. Wheeler,
this morning The entire day was de-
voted to the selection of the jury that
was TO decide Dr. Guilford's guilt or in
nocence and when court adjourned. at
$50 p. NJ. until 10 A. NJ, tomorrow.
one member was still lacking to make
the list complete.
That the selection of the jury should
be a difficult matter was generally con-
coded, as perhaps few crimes commit
ted in this state of late years have
been fraught with such gruesome fea
lures and the story of the discovery Of
the crime and the facts connected with
the arrest of the prisoner and others
alleged to be implicated have been read
with eagerness
The regular and extra panels of J3
talesmen were exhausted and only IL
iurymen secured. 1t was necessary for
the court to then adjourn and another
special panel will be summoned. to-
night 1t is believed that there will be
little delay in completing the jury. to-
morrow, and that the trial will pro
coed without further delay. or the AZ
talesmen rejected eight We're challeng-
ed by the state. six by the defense and
the remainder were excused by the
court.