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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Ysnezuelans Defeated.

Washington, Oct. 2.-The following
cablegram was received at the Colom-
bian legation in this city tonight:
"Bogota, Oct. l.
Colombian Minister, Washington: We
have obtained signal victory over the
Venezuelan troops that invaded GoaJlra,
under Venezuelan officers, and under
the Venezuelan flag, without previous
dac,aration of war. (Signed)
ACADIA MENpEz,
Minister of Foreign Affairs"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Increase In Mail Estimates.

Washington, Oct. 2.-The official esti-
mates for the fiscal year, beginning July
/, 1902, which Postmaster General
Smith will submit to congress at the
opening of the session, call for an ag-
gregate of IS, 900 for rural free de-
livery service, an increase OF $2,25O, 900
over the current year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
RAILWAY TIED UP.
Complete Strike Of the Emeloyes Of che
Scranton Line.

Scranton Line.
Scranton, Pa, Oct. 2.-The strike of
the employees of the Scranton Railroad
Company, covering the entire Lacka-
wanna valley from Pittston to Forest
City, began today. Not car started.
The men refused to accept the offer of
General Manager Silliman to leave the
question involved in the discharge of the
two Carbonate conductors to the arbi'
tration of Bishop Hoban or one OF the
priests of the diocese whom he might
name, because the offer did not give the
employees the representation they de-
manded. Nearly six hundred men are
involved in the strike. Besides the rein
statement of the men discharged, the
men demanded the forming Of a new
agreement, in place Of the one they
claim has been violated by the company,
and a uniform scale OF 20 cents an hour.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
BID Hotel Burned.

Houghton, Mich, Oct. 2.-Fire which
broke ont in the kitchen OF the Douglass
house DESTROYED that structure early to,
Iav The CHESTS were reused and all
safely made their escape. Loss between
$75. 900 and 100000.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Telephone Men Strike,

Chicago, Oct. 2. Three hundred and
fifty linemen and repairmen, employed
by the Chicago Telephone Company,
struck to-day for higher wages. Officials
of the company say the strike will not
affect the operation OF their lines.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Uncle Sam Apologies.

Washington, &C., Oct. 3.-The United
States government has sent an apology
to Japan for the brutal treatment accord
ed by immigration officers at Honolulu
two months ago, to certain Japanese citi-
zens, including number of Japanese
women who, while detained, were exam
ined by male inspectors at quarantine
station, because of the suspicion that
they were infected with bubonic plague.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Coinage for September.

Washington, Oct. 2. The monthly
statement of the director of the mint
shows that the total coinage executed at
the minis Of the United States during
September, 1901, was IS, l6O, 4Ol, as fol-
lows: Gold, $4,lOO,l77; silver, $780,
524; minor coins, $3.50, 700.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Battle In South Africa,

Durham, Oct. l. Il Fifteen hundred
burghers, under command of Botha,
were repulsed on the 26th after an all
day attack on Portitala, ON the Zululand
border. The losses on both sides were
heavy. Boer Commandant Opperman
and 10 men were killed. The British
losses were one officer and II men killed
and five officers and IS men wounded
and GA missing,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Everett Postal Receipts.

Everett, Oct. 2. - The Everett post
office has shown remarkable gains in
the amount of business handled during
the last quarter. For the quarter end
ing September 30 the receipts of the
office amounted to 1881. The amount
of business transacted during the same
quarter last year was $3,257 81, and the
quarter ending January was "a, l33.2l.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10

Kingston, Ont, Oct. 3.-The steamer
R;chelieu shifted her cargo yesterday
and sank almost Immediately; Her crew
and passengers were saved, but had Il
narrow escape.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
Miners Strike.

Scranton, Pa, Oct. Eight hundred
employees at the Pine Brook shaft OF the
Ontario Coal Company struck to-day
against working with other men who
had no working cards.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-10-10
All Quiet Now.

Kingston, Jamaica, Oct. 2.-Official
advices from Hayti report the suppress
sion OF the revolutionary movement at
Jervevme.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
VERNON.

Rev. r. F. Lowe will preach in the
church next Sunday at p. m.
Miss Daisy Smith of Wardsboro is
at work for Mrs. G. H. Hubbard.
Mrs. Gratia Newton, who has been
i'll a long time, is not as well this
week.
Elder F. L. Piper of Boston will
preach in the chapel next sunday at
II a. m.
Marcia Beers has suffered a relapse
and is again confined to her room with
heart trouble.
Mrs. B. A. Streeter was called to
Northneld Monday by the sudden and
serious illness of her son, j. Paul
Streeter
John ana Julia Lackey of Stratton
visited at Ora Johnson's this week
They spent one evening fishing at the
lily pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Henry Brooks, who
have spent several months with their
son in New York, have returned to
their home.
MISS Lawrence, the nurse, who has
been caring for Mr.. Moseley, went
away last Sunday. Mr.. Moseley con-
tinues to gain, but very slowly.
F. B. Warner, who has owned the
Howe homestead several years, has
sold it to Harlan Howe of Brattle-
boro, who will take possession at once.
Mr.. Warner has taken house in
Esueyville in exchange.
j. Paul Streeter of Mortified, for
merly of this town, was taken very
sick last Sunday, and on Monday went
to the hospital at Montague, where he
was operated upon for appendicitis.
The latest report gives encourage
ment that he will recover, although
still in a critical condition.
Mrs. Edith Lee went to Boston last
Thursday there to be operated upon
for the removal of two cancerous tu-
mors by DR.. Maurice Richardson. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Lucy Gates
of Boston, who came to Vernon FIJI
day and reported the operation sue
cessful, and late reports are very IA
vorable for her complete recovery OF
health. Mrs. Lee is widely known
and commands the highest esteem OF
all her acquaintances, who are most
sincerely glad to hear these favorable
reports.
Last Saturday evening the gentle
men of Vernon Grange entertained
the ladies with a supper consisting
of hot griddle cakes and maple syrup,
hot rolls, doughnuts, etc, also fruit
and hot coffee; also a literary pro-
gram of several readings and recita-
lions and a variety of vocal and in
strumental music, and closed with a
stereopticon exhibition. They mod
estly received the applause and con-
gratulations of their better halves,
we'll knowing that, when the ladies
take their turn at entertainment, they
will be outdone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Miss Lydia Hartig who is visiting
the churches of the county in the in
terests of home missions, will be with
us this, Friday. evening.
w. b. Cutting has had a piazza add
ed to the front of his residence. 1t
adds much to the comfort and attrac-
tiveness of the dwelling.
The property belonging to the es-
tate of Ruth NJ. Hitch will be sold
at auction the 10Th, at ! p. m. The
house and land will be incluued.
Reuoen Miller was moi able TO at
tend the Newfane council as delegate
from the church by reason of illness
No substitute could be found. as all
the farmers are very busy just now.
Everett w. Goodhue came up from
Boston Friday and returned Tuesday.
He gave an account of his work in con
nection with the south end settlement
house in the city on Sunday evening
to a good audience.
Capt. d. {. Gorham has sold his
farm, short distance south of the
village. to George Gould of Bellows
Falls. Mr.. Gould has already en-
tered into possession and will carry
on the farm this season. Capt. Cor
nam retains the residence for a few
weeks, after watch he will return 10
his old home in the south district.
Miss Gracia Goodell met with a Sc
rious accident on one of the very
windy days last week She had open
ed her front door and was about to
step out when a furious gust slammed
the door upon her and threw her off
the steps violently. Her arm was
dislocated at the shoulder and she was
otherwise bruised. She could not
rise. No one was at the house. At
ter time neighbor coming along
assisted her in, and DR.. Munger was
called to set the bone. Sne has been
confined to her bed since but is now
improving.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
WILMINGTON.

The parish supper at the Universal
ISL church on Tuesday evening was
attended by about 1875 persons and
was very pleasant and successful
occasion in every respect. After do
ing run Justice to the repast, Clark
ChahuIer, who acted as chairman of
ehe evening, introduced Rev. Mr.. Ball.
formerly or Williamsvlle. now of Bel
lows falls superintendent of Univer-
sallst churches in Vermont and New
hampshire, who spoke of the mission
OF the Universalist church. was fol
lowed by Mr.. Wright of North Adams
VINO has supplied the pulpit on several
occasions of late and who is inter
ested in the securing of a permanent
pastor for this church. Pledge cards
were circulated and fully $3.50 was
guaranteed by those present. II is
expected that $1,000 will be raised and
that a pastor will be secured at once.
O. r. Buell. went to Whately. Mass.
on thursday on business trip.
DIR. Roberts and wife of Pitts6eld
Mass, have been guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George F. Roberts this week.
Rev. w. S. Dunn occupied the pull
pit at the Methodist church Sunday
morning and went to jacksonville in
the afternoon.
Money has been raised for the ex-
pense of running the street sprinkler
ana the streets will be kept i'm proper
condition, as we expect.
The barn attached to the Methodist
parsonage, that was so badly damaged
by hre last winter, is being repaired
and will be put in fine condition.
Inc organization of Boxer Engine
company was completed on Saturday
evening and the machine will be taken
out next Saturday evening for prac-
tice.
II. w. Stearns of Brooklyn has been
in town this week making arrange
ments for the opening of Raponda
motel, 1t is expected that the num-
Der OF guests will be larger than usual.
The burnt district" on West Main
street is being put in good condition
and trees are being set out which will
IN due time serve to beautlfy the
place that was for a long time very
unsightly.
Charles II. Parmelee is having his
sidewalk put in good order, removing
the concrete that was put in a year
or two ago, and replacing il with slate.
All others will be obliged to do like
wise very soon.
Suits have been brought against the
Hoosac Tunnel & Wilmington Rail
road company by the legal represen-
tatives of Orrin Kingsley and Archie
iAngsley, who were killed on the road
at Hoosac Tunnel last winter
The listers met at their office on
Tuesday to hear aggrievances and to
make corrections in the list. Only a
very few persons put in an appear
ance. The list will be completed at
once and lodged in the town clerk S
Office on the 18th, according to law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
WEST WARDSBORO.

r. w. Snyder and family have been
visiting relatives in Manchester.
1t was found a few days ago that
little HAL Robinson had one dead fin
ger, and it was therefore amputated.
Miss Amy Perry, who has been on
the invalid list many weeks, is not
gaining as her friends would like to
have her.
Mrs. NJ. L. Rice will return to New
Haven, Conn, to act as nurse after a
weeks rest in Brooklyn. There are
now $50 cases of typhoid fever in New
Haven.
Raymond G. Rice, formerly of this
place, has been appointed collector
IN the post office in Brooklyn, n. Y,
where he has been employed the past
two years.
Mrs Jane Skinner and Mrs. Myron
Kce and daughter are spending a
lew days in Middletown, Conn. Mrs.
Skinner, who is 81 years old, travelled
from New York to New Haven alone.
John Davidson's buildings and most
OI the contents were destroyed by fire
sunday. He thinks the fire was
caused by the burning out of a chin
ney He carried only small insur-
Shce The family are staying with
'ohn Powers, a near neighbor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. H.

Mrs. A. A. Byard's mother is stay
ing with her a few days.
Emory o. Farr has begun work for
the season for Horace d. Smith.
George F. Amidon has sold his fine
driving horse to VIII Powers of Brat
tleboro.
Henry Brothers have ten COWS with
which to fill their pastures for the
season.
Walter Ford has bought of Clarence
g. Snow the so-called Stone farm and
Will move there soon.
Charles H. VIM has rented a part
OF Mrs. w. w. Fairs house and will
move his family there soon.
Road Agent Brown, with men and
teams, is renovating the roads in this
section OF the town this week.
The Y. P. c. U. society is now hold
ing seven o'clock meetings every Sun
day under the charge of the pastor.
IT, F. Amidon has sold his pair of
team horses used by him so long in his
numbering business to Albert CHECKER
ing.
The body of Mrs. Walter G. Barrett
was ~uried in the family lot in the
;, est Chesterfield West cemetery
TUESDAY afternoon of last week.
Mr., and Mrs. N. G. Colburn were
called to Walpole Monday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Colburns mother,
who had been sick only a short time.
The West Chesterfield Magazine
club will sell the books for the years
1899 and 1900 at public auction Mon
day evening, May 10, at Geo. F. Ami
don's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
WESTMINSTER,

Burt Chems of Claremont was in
town Tuesday.
The listers met Tuesday afternoon
to transact business.
F. l.. Temple is in Barre doing some
landscape gardening.
Work was begun Tuesday upon the
new vestry of the church.
Rev. G. II .DeBevoise and Miss Oar
ling were in Keene Wednesday,
The Wood Brothers will discontinue
their milk route to Bellows Falls.
Mrs. Hattie Reach is caring for Mrs.
Peck who was seriously injured last
week.
George Stoddard and family of New
York are expected guests at F. l..
Lanes.
Austin Bond of Greenfield. Mass,
was at his brothers, H. +. Bonds.
Monday and Tuesday.
If there is to be any local celebra-
ton of Old Home Week, is it not time
that plans were being made?
Myra Campbell will accompany Mrs
Brigham to Hudson, Mass. Her sis
ter Helen, will remain in town for a
time
A play will be given under the aus
pieces of the Ladies' aid society in the
near future, full particulars of which
will be given later.
Mrs. Mary e. Jennison expects to
leave Saturday for Springfield, Mass,
where she will spend a few weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. Blood.
Mrs. F. l.. Temple left Monday for
Massachusetts. After a brief visit
with friends there she will go to Ban
gor. Maine, for an extended stay.
Misses Carrie Miller. Mary Wright
Mary Farr, Elizabeth Ward and Mark
Arnold are members of the graduating
class at the Bellows Falls High school,
Mrs. A. E. Brigham and children
Will make their future home IN Hud
son, Mass, going down today. Many
friends will regret their departure
from town.
The steam mill, which was used
upon the Brown q Doolittle wood lot
upon Rocky Hill during the winter.
was moved to Brattleboro last week
by the owner.
The quarantine was removed last
week from the Kurn- Hattin Home and
we are pleased to state that the sus
pected case of scarlet fever proved
not to be the dreaded disease.
Walter Converse, who has been as
sistng Otto Howe this spring saving
wood by gasolene power, became en-
tangled in a machine in the Baxter
factory Wednesday. One arm was
badly mangled, but it is hoped that it
can be saved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
GRAFTON.

ID. J. Jennison has moved to Bellows
Falls.
Miss Fannie futile is at home from
Winchester, n. II.
Mrs. Hattie Dean Peabody came
Monday last to visit in the post office.
DR.. H. j. Fleischauer and wife of
Milwaukee are visiting at Amos Tut
ties.
E. l.. Walker and wife spent Sunday,
Judge Walkers saith birthday ami
versary, here with him.
Harlan Phelps has moved into the
house below the bridge belonging to
Miss F. S. Hall, and next week, Thurs
day, May 16, will sell at auction car
riages, farming tools, and other things
belonging to F. 6, H. Phelps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
CAM BRIDGEPORT.

Mrs. Julia Coolidge and Mrs Ellen
Davis are on the sick list.
Col \. \. Hall of st. Adams was
in town last week on business.
Mrs. Fred Wood and daughter left
Monday to visit in Dr. Weston's fam
lily in New Haven, this state.
A good sized audience listened last
Sunday to an excellent sermon by Rev
Mr. Jones. He will preach again
next Sunday at p. m.
Delegates to the Black River Union
meeting at Bellows Falls on Friday
are Mrs. a. B. Weaver George Walker
Mrs. George Young. Mrs. Rose Pat
node, Miss Ida Pearson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10

Albert d. Shumway of Hadley, Mass,
who mysteriously disappeared Saturday
noon, was found in the woods near Fla
herty's crossing by a party of searchers.
He saw the searchers before they saw
him and shot him close to the heart
causing death the following day. Shum-
way has been on the verge of a mental
collapse since the death of his little
daughter two years ago. He was the son
of ID. f. Shumway of Belchertown. He
was 81 years old and leaves wife. He
has lived in Hadley seven years, going
from Belchertown to take charge OF the
town farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
JACKSONVILLE.
cases of measles.

More cases of measles.
James Warren is visiting in town.
Clarence Corkins is finishing his
house.
Horatio Howe Bigelow has gone to
Northampton to work.
Memorial day exercises will be held
at the west part of the town this
year.
Additions are recorded each week
to the number of pupils at the acad-
envy.
d. G. Taylor has resigned as health
officer and a. \. Butterfield has been
appointed to succeed him.
Probably it is not generally known
that it is the duty of each family
where measles exist to at once notify
the health officer, under the liability
to pay fine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10

The board of agriculture recently
tested the herds owned by L. H. Tai
colt of Williston, finding 100 out of
100 head which responded to the tu-
berculin test The 100 will be kill
ed. This is the largest number own
ed by one man that was ever destroy
ed by the board. A larger per cent
has been killed, in one case nine
tenths being killed. In one of Mr..
Talcott's herds of GA cattle which fur
nished milk for use in the city of Bur
lington 80 were found diseased.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
Horses. Horses.
So. Vernon, VI.

have just received a load of Horses
which l bought in the northern part of
the state. These Horses consist mostly
of nice drivers, weighing from $50 to
100 pounds.
No. bay, years old. Stands 1873,
weighs 100 pounds. This horse is very
stylish and a nice Gentleman's driver.
No. 2--Bay Horse, 6 years old; stands
l52 weighs 1850 pounds. He is a good
roader and a nice Family Horse. Not
afraid of anything.
No. 3-Bay Mare, years old; stands
15-2 weighs 1000. This mare is an extra
fine driver and very handsome.
Nos. q pair Bay Mares, and 7years
old; stand l5-2, weigh 2O5O. They are
fine team and right in every way.
Nos & Pair Black Horses; stand
l5-2 weigh 1000. nice stylish Gentle
mans road team.
The balance are all good livery and
business horses and all ready to go
right to work AS l selected these
Horses myself l can guarantee them to
be right in every way. Call and see them
whether you wish TO buy or not.
l also have a full line of new and second
hand carriages and agricultural imple-
ments for sale.
E. e. BLOOD.
Putney, VT,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
WARDsBoRo.

Mrs. F. A. Gleason, who has spent
the winter in Brattleboro and Spring
field, Mass, has returned to her home
George May and family, who have
been living in Proctorsyille, nave
moved into the house where MIS-
Whitman formerly lived.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10

If sick headache is misery, what are
carriers Little Liver Pills If they will
positively cure 1t? People who have used
them speak frankly of their worth.
They are small and easy to take.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10

COL, al you are tired taking the large old
t taIshIlQned gripping pills, try Carriers Lit
a Liver Pills and take some comfort;
dnaaah cant stand everything. One pill
uose' Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10

PHI you once try Carter's Little Liver
cons cons lor sick headache, biliousness or
tbern, lpaIi0n, you will never be without
sp ann, they are purely vegetable, small
N"u easy 70 take. Don't0forget this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-05-10
How Arc Your Kidney. .

Ao" are Il our Aiuneysb
M Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills. Sam.
''Hee Add. Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N. Y
Evening star., 1901-07-29

the bay OF boat load OF silverware used
at picnic during thunder squall were
only few Of the disturbances.
Late Washington Hotel comers: MISS H
Edelin,, w. D. McDennock, Nr. and Mrs.
H II. Bond and E. 8. King.
Among contributors to the police reaie1
fund are Senator George p. Wetmore.
VIM. 8. X. Wetmore Of Washington mas
been elected a member Of the New York
Yacht Club.
Philip Garnett OF Washington Ia visiting
Captain and Mrs. r. b. Garnett
Reginald DeKoven Of Washington is reg
istered at the Casino where about half the
airs played are his own.
The Rev. Mr.. Stetson Of Washington
preached Sunday at the Chapel OF the
TRANSPORTATION.
Miss Hillsbury OF Washington Is at the
Mrs. Leslie Cotton and Miss Cotton of
New York are guests OF Mrs. John Davis
Of Washington.
Chas. C. Waters Of Washington has taken
apartments here for the Belgian legation
The Rev. John Cornell OF Washington
off1ciated Sunday at the Prudence Episco-
pal Mission.
Mrs Arnold Hague Of Washington gave
her first entertainment of the season Sat
urday, large dinner, with table decora-
tions OF American beauty roses.
Major and Mrs Chas. G. Ayres and their
son and daughter of Washington have
moved to Swami villa for the balance OF
the season.
Miss Ethel De Koven Of Washington VIII
not be sued by the man she struck recently
while in her automobile. II action Is
threatened the case will be settled out OF
court.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. s. Rowland OF Washing
ton were last week the guests Of the Perry
Belmonts.
Mrs George P wetmore had party
this week at the Casino grill rooms.