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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-03-29

Eastbrook.
Miss Laura McCarty, OF Ellsworth, is in
town.
Mabel Curtis is visiting friends in
Franklin.
John E. DeMeyer is at home from
Lewiston, where he has been attending
school. Ill health obliged him to return
home.
George Butler and wife and A. P. Bun
ker and wife went to West Franklin to
attend the fiftieth anniversary of the
wedding OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Springer.
harch II. 3.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-03-29

SomesvilIe.
n. G. Richardson, of Franklin, was in
town Saturday.
Miss Mary B. Somes is in Brewer, Wis
iting Mrs. Lethiecq.
A number of the men here are employed
by the Standard Granite Co. at Hall
Quarry, which is to furnish stone for the
new L. S. mint in Philadelphia. Mr..
Pease, of Washington, D. c., the inspec-
tor of granite, is stopping at the Atherton
house, Somesville.
March o. TT
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-03-29

and Gladys Gilley, of Bucksport, wer
guests OF Mrs. Carrie Gilley Sunday.
March p. G.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-03-29

SeawaII.
Miss Lucy Deliver seems to have i'm
proved little. 1t is hoped she will soon
be better.
March 27. DoIJy
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
Masonic.

The Masonic fraternity at Eden are
making an effort to raise funds
wherewith to erect Masonic hall.
Mt. Norris Lodge is very much in
need of better quarters and hence
this effort. 1t is proposed to erect
the building ut Eden Mills near the
hotel. and If sufficient encouragement
is given good building will be put
up.
The annual meeting of the thir-
teenth Masonic district, which en-
-sgaces Lamoille county, is to be held
Tuesday, December 5, with Mt. Ver-
non Lodge at Morrisville. The E A.
and +. c. degrees will be worked.
Grand Master w. S. Nay and other
Grand Lodge officers are expected to
be present. These occasions are al
ways looked forward to with pleas
ure, as the craft not only have an
opportunity to meet the brethren
from various parts of the county,
but also to witness excellent work
and become posted on Masonic mat
ters. Mt. Vernon Lodge will extend
cordial welcome and we are inform
ed by District Deputy Pearl that no
pains will be spared TO make the
affair a success.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
County Court.

Here is the list of grand and petit
Jurors drawn to serve at the coming
term of court
GRAND JURORS Bevidere, j. j. Thomas
Cambridge W. II Varnum, F. II. FulliDgton
Eden, U. C. Fletcher; Elnore, n. D. Cook
Hyde Park, c. A. Knight, III. F. Hurlbut
Johnson, l. l.. Pearl, J. A. Audrewsi Morris.
Gown, C. f. Smith, A B. Smith. o F. Gates
Stowe, j. II Alger, FIR INK Gale, b. Cobb;
Waterville, Chaunc y Tiliotson; Wocott, Nj
z. Bullock. NJ. Conant.
PETIT -t,plvidere, H. s. Fletcher
Cambridge, A. G. Grswold, A. W. Edwards,
Sheldon Stratton, J D. Stafford; Eden, Ira
Obpr. B. b. Blake; Emore Fred Churchill, Il
D. Ellsworth; Hyde Park, j. I. Jewett, A.
NJ. Whitcomb, Leo N. Baker, c. III. Davis
johnson, w. II. Stearns W. F. Waters, Il. p.
Grow, Arthur Pike, Morristown, A. W. Stone,
F. j. Smalley, N. II. Boardman, A. b. Hill,
Julius Bliss; Sto We, Geo. Downer' ID. A.
Butts, J. A. Kellogg, A. 7. Sm 6h, wa, Slay'
ton; Watervile, L. E. Tillotson, Frank
Beard; Wolcott, c. Il. Clark, j. e. Holton,
NJ. ]. DWinell.
The following cases have been as
signed for jury trial:-Saxbv VS..
Tyler, aplt.; Ia re will of Catherine
Stinson vs. Anna Purdy. aplt.; Z. W.
Potter, coll ,ctor, vs. H. E Lewis and
fl. G. Morton, aplts. and trustees
Nettie s. Nye vs.. Henry E. Nye;
Chuncey Warmers estate vs. j. W.
Greco .; B. A. Hunt vs. George B.Allen
j. W. Godfrey, by next friend, vs.
Myra Herrick, AS many OF these
cases will probably be settled before
court opens, not more than two or
thles of them will be tried.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
Reduction of Interest.

We learn that the Lamoille County
Savings Bank and Trust Company of
Hyde Park and the Union Savings
Bank and Trust Company of Morris
vile will, on January 1st, reduce their
rate of interest to depositors to three
per cent. This action is in harmony
with that of nearly all the savings
bank and trust companies in this
part of the state. What the savings
banks that do not guarantee any
specific rate will do, remains to be
seen, as they decide at the end of the
diff 4rent dividend periods; but there
can be little doubt that the down
ward tendency ia rates of interest
will necessitate reduction all along
the line and that by the first day of
July, 1900, the rates of interest, both
to depositors and to borrowers, will
be from one-haIf to one per cent lower
than for several years past.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
LOCAL NEWS.

II. |. Miner is resident of Morris.
vile.
Congressman Powers goes to Wash.
ington Friday.
j. S. Banister is down Cambridge
way selling apples.
Geo. X. Currier has been on the
sick list for the past week.
Henry Levin has moved into the
tenement over the Houghton store.
II. R. Burke returned from mis- out.
ing trip, spent in Barton, last Thurs,
day.
C. B. Green left this morning for
Manchester, N. H., in search of a
large lathe to use in the foundry.
The boiler, that used to furnish
heat and power in the Bakery block,
has been taken to Eden, and will be
used in Ben Blakes shop.
Department President, Clara Brad
ley Niles, is back from inspection oi
Woman's Relief Corps, extending
over a period of three weeks.
Quite large delegation will be in
Stowe this evening to take part in
and witness the ordination of Rev.
Z. p. Emery, the new pastor of the
Congregational church.
Two of our bright young men, F,
G. Fleetwood and Walter Sargent,
have been in the Hub" for several
days the past week. Among other
things they witnessed was the Har-
ward. Yale foot ball game last Satur.
day.
The apple sociable atJ. r. Parker's
last Friday evening was a pro.
nounced success, Bloom Palmer Sc.
cured the big pie, as first prize, re.
ward for poetry that would throw
Milton into the shade. In this 10.
ovation the Epworth League scored
shange which created much amuse.
meDt.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

Anson J. Coffrin, who has lived
in this town more or less all of his
life, was found dead in Wyatt Hurl.
butts barn near North Hyde Park
last Wednesday evening. For some
time he had been trying to evade
summons from Washington county,
where he was wanted as witness
against Henry Gabree and George
LABEL, both of Waterbury. Coffrin
was robbed at Waterbury last sum-
mer and the robbers had been
arrested and as Coffrin was the main
witness it was quite necessary to
have him. 1t is said that Coffrin had
been bribed not to appear, and Others
say that he feared that if he eappeared
he would be punished by the culprits
or their friends. Be this as it may
he knew that the officers wanted him
and he used his best efforts to keep
away. On Sunday night, the 18th
instant, he appeared at Arthur
Churchill's up near Eden, to get
his washing. While there he sold
his watch for $500 and obtained
some food which he took with him
Monday night at about IL o'clock
he appeared at Wyatt Hurlbut's.
Mr.. Hurlbut told him to coma in and
go up stairs to bed. He refused to
do this saying eff they will let me
alone two days nobody will find me
He had a bottle of alcohol with him
at the time. He went away and
nothing more was seen of him until
Wednesday evening, when Mr.. Hurl-
but found him dead under some
straw in his barn. A bottle each of
morphine and alcohol we're found
with him. Two doctors we're calle who
pronounced the cause of death acute
pneumonia. Selectman Foss was i'm
mediately notified and after a time
the body was taken to Mrs. Andrew
Cowan's, from whose house the
funeral was held last Friday, under
the direction of 0verseer Bassett.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor officiated and the
remains were buried at Centerville,
Mr.. Coffrin was about fifty years old,
had been twice married, but did not
live with his present wife. She, with
two children, live at Gilmore. His
mother and a brother live at Water
bury. His father was Elder Coffrin
who lived on Cooper Hill aud preach
ed occasionally.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
Mrs. E. F. Martin of Burlington

Mrs. E. F. Martin of Burlington is
at Geo. f. Earle's, to remain for the
winter.
Regular meeting of J. M. Warner
Post No. 81, W. R. c., next Saturday
evening.
Ed. Stone, who has been on the
sick list for the past week, visited the
store yesterday.
The Standard Oil Co.'s delivery
wagon is now in active service, sup
plying the retail dealers of the sur
rounding towns.
M. Rosenberg returned from a
goods buying trip Monday. He has
something to say of it in his advt.
this week, and will have more of it
next week, in less abbreviated form.
Read both.
Coral Chapter, No. 16, o. E. S.,
will meet in special convocation at
Masonic Hall Monday night, Nov.
II. The degree and floral work will
be given. All members are requested
to be present.
A. R. Cambell's advertising clock
which has been in the post office for
years, now occupies a conspicuous
place in his store to advel tise his
own business. See it. The place it
occupied in the post Office is supple
mented by a good time piecn.
| Owing to a Misunderstanding on
the part of the officials having the
town hall in charge, the Black Dia-
nonds will appear Thursday and
Saturday evenings, Nov. % and 25
instead of Friday and Saturday, as
previously announced. Better be
there.
1t is not too early to mention that
the next number on the Business
Mems Course of Popular Entertain
ments is the Ottumwa Male Quartet,
set for the evening of Dec. 9. Those
holding season tickets will not need
to be reminded of it, and those wish
ing to attend want to be prompt in
getting the admission cards.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
TERMS, S1.25.

at East johnson and that at Cam
bridge, were run to their fullest ca
pacity last year. He is considering
a proposition to sell his entire output
next year to Cobb, Bates & Yerxa,
the well-known Boston grocerymen.
A special village meeting is called
for Saturday, December 2, to see
what action the village will take re-
garding the petition of L. W. Minor,
who asks that his entire farm be set
in the village corporation. Mr.. Minor
differs from some people in that he
knows a good thing when he sees it
and is not content to be on the out
skirts. He wants to be one of us and
enjoy fully all the privileges and BEN
eits. There are two or three farmers
down the river that would like the
same privileges.
A law suit was tried before Justice
Strong Monday. The case was that
of Mrs. T. W. Hyde of this place
against Fl. A. Bailey of Winooski, her
son-in-law. Mrs. Hyde brought suit
against Bailey to recover for board
ing his children a certain length of
time and also for a trust fund held
by him-the entire sum demanded be-
ing 5000. Bailey admitted that the
children we're taken care of by their
grandmother, who did so of her own
accord, and also to having had the
trust fund, but that the note for the
same was outlawed some six months
ago. R. W. Hulburd for Mrs. Hyde;
81. F. Wolcott for Bailey. Decision
reserved.
An interesting game Of football was
that played on the campus last Sat-
urday afternoon between the L. C. A.
and Hardwick Academy teams. The
home team won by score of II to O,
but it was not easy victory. Leach
and Cheney each made touch-downs
in the first half from which Vaughan
kicked goals. Hardwick played a
strong game in the second half and
once seemed on the way to touch
down. Cheney kicked fine goal
from the field. Time, twenty minute
halves. Referee, Ingalls,; linesmen,
Camp and Grimes. A return game
will probably be played at Hardwick
on Thanksgiving day. The visiting
team was entertained by the home
team at dinner and supper.
Upon invitation of R. W. Hulburd,
we visited the Industrial School at
Vergennes last week. We found the
institution in first-class shape. Every
thing was in good order and the in-
mates decidedly happy. Following
the chapel exercises the students were
questioned by the Superintendent
upon various topics and their an
swers showed that they are thor
oughIy tutored. There were a few
recitations and some excellent sing
ing. The occasion was the monthly
visit of the trustees and we Judge
from the scrutiny given the books,
bills, &C., that the trustees are not
slack in their duties. The board is
made up of Mr.. Hulburd, 7. NJ. Deal
of st. Adams, and John Weeks Of
Cornwall, and they are serving the
state faithfully. Supt. Andrews and
wife are indefatigable workers and
under their management the school
is kept at a high standard. 1t is
well worth ones time to visit this in
stitution.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
DIR. A. A. MINOTT.

MENTAL PARLORS. - In Darling BLOCK,
- Morrisville, VT, where he Is prepared 10
do all kinds of Modern Dentistry. once hours
from 80 a. m. to u 80 p. M, 30 to D p. m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
i Al ROBINSON.

DENTIST Rooms Corner Brick BLOCK
Dnear The Randall. Painless method, gas,
ether. etc, nsed. Special attention given 10
appointments from out of town. Ofhce hours
8 to u, l to 6. No. Portland ST., MOTIFS
vile, vt.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
ORCHESTRA.

MUSIC FURNISHED FOR CONCERTS,
Nl Weddings, Lawn Parties, Promenades.
Dancing and ali occasions where music IS
reOuired. Violin Lessons; Bows Rehaired;
Violins for sale. P. E. STONE, Morrisville.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
JvAILEAU, MD, M.

0FFICE HOURS until 10 a. M, from to 2
%, M, and from to p. m. once ana
residence opposite Big Block, Wolcott, VT.
TTelephone
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JAMES w. ROBBINS, M. D.,

nHYsICIAN AND SURGEON. ,,.
once and residence at Mrs. DR.. Halls,
Park St., Morrisville, vt. Telephone con-
nection.
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" H. M,FARIAND.

NHILEAGE BOOKS on all principal roads
W sold, rented or exchanged. Call on or
address F. H. MCFARLAND.
Hotel Phoenix HYDE PARK, VT.
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a9- This blue X means that your
subscription expires 1Cith this
number, and that no more papers
qUiJ be sent yolt unless your sub
scrtption Is renelged. RenelU at
once so as to receiUe TleCt issue Of
paper.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22

GEORGE cooDwf a. M. D,
DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. ONCE hours
from to q. m. and to 8 p. m.
JOHNSON, VT.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

III. j. LILLEY & CO.,
-RACTICAL UNDERTAKERS. Embalm
ing speciality. Telephone connection
Hyde Park, vt.
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w. T.. ADAMS, v. s.

VETERINARY SURGEON & PHYSICIAN.
" Equine surgery and dentistry spec
saitv. Residence on 96 Main Street,
TTaIenhoneO MoRRISvILLE, VT.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1899-11-22
WALTER r. MEssER.

- OCULIST and Specialist in lenses for
X defective eyes. ONCE Wilder store,
- Main Street, Morrisville, Vt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
A CUBAN ROMANCE.
How Nebraska Boy Won Liberty and
a Pretty Senorita.

Alliance, Neb., Jan. 13.-Dick Sum-
ner was killing Spaniards in Cuba long
before a declaration of war between
the United States and Spain was
thought Of In March, 1896, cattle
punching on his fathre's Dawes county
ranch, near here, grew too tame for
him, and he Joined filibustering party
bound from Tampa to Cuba. There
he volunteered in the inSurgent army
In his first fight the SpaniaTds cap
tured him and offered him his choice
between telling what he knew of the
Cuban forces and getting Mauser
bullet through the brain. He asked
for time TO think it over and his cap
tors gave him three days. They were
making headquarters on the plantation
of a Spaniard named Rogue Boaz,
and kept Sumner under guard there.
But they failed TO warn Senior Roque's
eighteen-y eaT-old daughter, Camilla,
against their prisoners Establishments.
and before the three days were
up he had won her heart and the
promise Of her aid in escaping
The escape was cleverly planned.
Sumner gave the Spanish lieutenant
tip" that an insurgent force was
likely to attempt sally into the
neighborhood, and the lieutenant, con-
vinced that his prisoner had finally
been brought to see reason, drew off
most of his men in search Of the
rebels. Sumner remained with only
two guards, ON the BOaz plantation. In
the evening Senorita Camilla offered
the sentries few bottles of "doctored"
wine, and while they were sleeping of
the effects Sumner mounted one of
Senior Boaz's fast horses and got away
For the next few months he saw rough
work under Gomez. When the Spanish
force under Gen. Toral surrendered he
revisited the Boaz place, but the Don
and his daughter had gone to Havana.
whence, so Sumner learned, they con-
templated sailing soon for Spain. One
OF the old servants on the plantation
volunteered to carry letter to the
senorita, however, and so well did
Sumner plead his cause that the lady
left Havana and her father under cover
of night, and Joined her lover in San
tiago. This week they arrived here
together Summers father had not
heard from his son for SO long that he
believed him dead, and received him
and his new daughter with open arms.
He has given them a far mon which
Sumner says he expects to pass the re-
mainGer of his days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

lively in the fight for the senatorship,
last night announced his withdrawal.
Congressman Dorr, who has been dis
cussed considerably in connection with
the republican nomination, also stated
Lhat he is out of the race, and that ne
has thrown his strength to Judge Golf.
This leaves in the race as aVowed can
didates for the republican nomination
Gov. Atkinson, Commissioner Scott,
Poffenbagger and Gaines, with an ar
ray of dark horses" The democrats
in the house yesterday unseated Via
and Brohard, republicans. The sena-
torial contest is for the seat How occu-
pied by Senator Faulkner (dem.).
Davis a Sure Winner.
st. Paul, Jan. 1.-THE Legislature
today will vote separately for the cleo
ton of a United States senator. In
each house Senator Davis will receive a
majority of the votes cast.
Delaware Contest Close.
Dover, Del, Jan. 17.-Both houses
will vote separately today for a United
States senator to succeed Gray. The
joint ballot will begin tomorrow
Aside from the 15 Addicks votes, it is
expected that at least IL of the regu-
lars will vote for Col. Dupont. The
Gray vote will be about 16. A sensa-
tional contest is anticipated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19

Shanghai, Jan. 17.-John Barrett,
formerly United States minister to
Siam, in an address before the Shang-
hal chamber of commerce yesterday
on the question of American control of
the Philippines, said that he feared
that the opponents at home of such
control did not appreciate its
vital Importance to the American
commerce and influence in the
far east, where immeasuTable oppOr-
tunities would otherwise be lost.
Failure to assume and maintain con-
troll, said Mr.. Barrett, would forever
relegate the United States to second
airy place in the Pacific. AS for the
difficulties Of governing the archipel-
ago, this has been much exaggerated.
Barrett emphasized the fact that the
nations which,. like England, were
chiefly concerned, approved of perma-
nent American control and concluded
with the remark that all nations inter
ested could safely trust to the good
judgment of President Mckinley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
WANTS DEATH ENJOINED.
Peoria Man Would Put OF Day Set by
Prophet

Peoria, Ill, Jan. 13.-An injunction
against death and restraining order
against the prophet who predicted that
the end of John Blocks life would
come Jan. Is have been asked of the
local courts. States Attorney Daley
has taken the novel application under
Amusement and will decide in day or
two whether the court has jurisdiction
in such matter. Block, who is an
employee of the iron works, recently
fell in with a spiritualistic society and
became interested in its theories. 4
member of the society, claiming the
power to read the future, informed
Block it was ordained that he should
die Jan. Is. AS the fatal day drew
near the victim-to-be of the destroyer
became nervous and sought means 10
at least st2g the end The prophet
was appealed to to postpone the death,
but even an offer OF money failed to
remove him. Then the courts were
appealed to. and confident that the
hoped for relief will come through
legal action, the iron worker is calmly
awaiting Sunday. when the prediction
must be fulfilled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-01-19
PROFOUND SORROW FELT.
PUBLIC MEN DEEPLY MOVED BY
DINGLEY'S DEATH.
Bereaved Family Receives Condolences
from President and Mrs. Mckin-
ley and Many Others.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Profound sor-
row was manifested yesterday in every
walk Of public life in the announce
ment that Congressman Nelson Ding
ley Of Maine had passed away. At the
late home Of Mr.. Dingley, the Hamil-
ton hotel, there were many evidences
OF the deep personal esteem in which
he was held. Messages Of coincidence
came from every quarter of the coun-
try and to these were added the per-
sonal coincidence of the president, cab
met officers, senators, supreme court
justices, and members of the house.
At the house OF representatives the
death of Mr. Dingley came as a per-
sonal bereavement to many with whom
he had long been associated. The
desk that he occupied as republican
floor leader was heavily draped in
crepe, while on top was a profusion Of
flowers AS the members came they
Joined in groups, and in hushed tones,
spoke not only of their personal loss,
but also of the loss to the country, and
10 the house in particular in the pass
ing Of this notable character at a time
when his genius and talents were Of
incalculable service to the country.
President Mckinley sent the follow
ing letter to the widow:
Executive Mansion-Dear Mrs.
Dingley: | have at this moment
learned of the death of your distin-
guished husband and write to express
my profound sorrow which both Mrs.
Mckinley and myself feel for you in
your great affection. We mourn with
you in this overwhelming loss which
will be deeply felt by the whole coun-
try. From my long and intimate as
ISOLATION with him, it comes to me as
a personal bereavement. The great
consolation in this sad hour is the
recollection Of Mr.. Dingley's exalted
character; his domestic virtues; his
quiet, useful, distinguished life, and
his long-continued faithful service In
behalf of his fellow citizens, who will
always cherish his memory as that of
a great statesman and true patriot
With sympathy, believe me, always
VIM. Mckinley"