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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-01
GAS oEIA.
Bear, tho HThs Kind You Have kxsys BsqgI
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DON'T you think it is nicer to ride a
bicycle and think how much nicer it is
to ride a bicycle than to walk than to
walk and think how much ricer it is
to ride bicycle than to walk? Or
what do you think about it?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-01
Secret Of LONGEVITY.

The delegation OF young men was
ushered into the presence of Methuse-
lah, who warmly extended greetings.
"What can l do for you, gentle
men?" inquired the aged man.
"Sir, we have come to learn the
secret of your longevity" replied the
spokesman.
"That will l gladly reveal to you.
have lived nine hundred aud sixty
years because bacteria and bacilla and
microbes and germs will not be dis
covered for 5000 years to come
Where ignorance is antiseptic it is
folly to study bacteriology."
So saying Methuselah bowed his
visitors from the Office.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-01

The Philadelphia North american
says: "Our flag has been flying in
Manila for two years, but neither
trade nor just government has fol-
lowed it," Neither has peace followed
it-even OF the sort made by the deso-
lation Of war;
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-01

THE ice harvest is finished at Ellens-
burg and fine crop has been stored.
Tjossem e. Son have been shipping
about As carloads day-80O tons. It
is IL inches thick.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-01

A Tumwater girl took header
from a bicycle and was Jared into
Inconsistencies. Methods OF re-
suscitation failed until benevolent
looking, old gentleman exclaimed
Rub her neck" At this the young
woman came to her senses. Tears
came, and she repressed q cry oi
anguish as she screamed: Rubber
neck yourself, you old fool" and she
was so mad she cOuld't cry.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1901-03-01
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
RRooKEIELD.

Henry Crocker is gaining very slowly
Mrs. n. J. Abbott is spending the week
in Mortified.
July lst. son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Rumney.
Misses Nina and Lillian Carpenter are
visiting relatives in Wells River.
Mrs. Nettie Cram and Katie went to
Chelsea last Sunday 70 visit Mr.. Cram.
Hazard Dunning from New Jersey is
boarding at Dea. Frink's again this sum
mer.
Prof. Hardy and family left town Mon
day for Greensboro for cottage life rev
weeks.
A sister Of George Wilbur, Mrs. Good
win from Montpelier, recently visited MS
family.
Hazel. the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Freeman Crafts of Whateley, Mass, is yis-
iting al T. Calagan's.
DR.. Ellis was hastily summoned to his
mother in RoXburv last Thursday night.
A shock was feared in her case.
c. II. Kfbbee has moved his family into
the farm house OF his father and will have
the management Of the farm at present,
viii Schroeder came from Burlington
last week to spend his vacation with his
fathers family at the Raymond cottage
Mrs. Fred smith and invalid daughter
from PHILADELPHIA have come for few
weeks stay with her sister law, Mrs. r.
l.. Fuilam.
Anna Clark came horne last Saturday
from her school in Framingham, Mass,
no' having such firm health as her friends
could wish.
The new hearse which the townsmen
voted to buy at the March meeting has
been taken here from Randolph by Under
taker Abbott.
A. ". Edison is spending a short time
here with his family in their summer
home. Their daughter, Helen, has been
i'll. but is better now.
Or. RI. II. Russell Of the American Anti.
Saloon league viii speak to the people oil
Brookheld in the village church sunday
evening, the 21st, at $780,
The many Brookfield friends of Mrs:
Cassius Peck are sorry indeed to learn OF
her severe illness. II is doubly sad since
her daughter, Edith Peck Bigelow, is 50
very low and not expected TO live.
school in district No. 9. taught by Ber-
nice s. Flint. closed Tuesday, July d,with
a picnic on Mr.. Kenyon's lawn. Ice cream
was furnished by Mrs. Curtis klbbee,
,ybieh was enioyed by all. The pupils
having no absent marks during the term
were Harold Gaylord, Beatrice Shonlon'
Harley Shonion and Raymond Preston:
Walter Kenyon, lila Kenyon and Hazel
Durkee had no absent marks during the
time which they attended. Forrest KID
hee was absent one-half day during the
time he attended. and Carleton kibbee
was absent only one day during the term.
Those having no tardv marks were Har-
old GAYLORD. Walter Kenyon, Tia Kenyon
ard Hazel Durkee. Beatrice and Harley
Shonion had only one tardy mark each
during the term.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
An AGED Couple.

FIFTY wears : A half century It is a
long time indeed to look forward put not
81 long to look back Long or short, that
Is the time George Davenport and Eleanor
smith have lived together as husband ana
wife.
George Davenport. son Of Amos Daven-
port. a soldier in the war of 1872 was born
bee. 2Sth. 1922. in Williamstown.
Eleanor smith, daughter Of Capt. sam
smith, was born in Randolph, sept. IN,
1890
They were married July Sd in Brookfield
by the Rev. A. Fleming. pastor OF the sec
ond CongI church at that place. They
have had five children, who are scattered
from New Hampshire to Alaska. There
bas never been death in the family. The
family circle still remains unbroken
Fifty years ago all intended marriages
must be announced from the pulpit previ-
ous to the wedding. One lovely, bright
June morning in 1851, when DIR. Dayen-
port and Miss Smith were published, four
other couples were published at the same
time and place, which almost brought a
smile to the face OF the staid old Scotch
clergyman. Now all Of these eight people
except one or two are dead and but one
child of the four couples lived TO reach
adult age
DR.. Davenport was educated in the dis
trict schools until he began TO teach IN
1913 Teachers wages theh vert slV Pel
month and board around. In 1874 and 40
he attended Newbury seminary ana ~
1916 commenced the study Of medicine
with DIR. $. II. smith in Brooktield and
graduated from the Vermont medical col
lepe in 1910 at Woodstock, June 9th.
The doctor is a member Of the American
Medical association, in good standing ana
enjoys its meetings annually. tie Is the
oldest regular attendant Of the Medical
Society Of Vermont.
Roth the Dr. and Mrs. Davenport, who
reside in East Randolph. are now enjoying
fairly good health and they intend 70 m
vite All their friends 70 a reception on
July "a, 1911, the Goth anniversary OF their
wedding.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
NO. 40--I447
EAST BRAINTREE.

Service on Braintree Hin Sunday after
noon at o'clock.
5. Williams was called to Chelsea last
week as a witness.
Mrs. Mary Ruggles is ON the sick list
and under the care Of DR.. Scott.
Miss Edith Smith Of Chelsea is SPEND
ing the week with Misses Mabel and Ruth
Smith
Several from here attended the celebra-
tions the Fourth at West Brookfeld and
Bethel.
Mr.. Coffin did not go to Braintree Hill
Sunday afternoon last on account OF the
heavy rain.
Prayer meetings are started in the West
Brookield church. Tuesday evening will
be the usual time for meeting.
Church meeting on Thursday evening
after prayer meeting; also business meet
ing TO talk over rummage sale interests.
r. J. Flint and wife, NJ r. Flint and
daughter. Mrs. {. l.. Smith, attended the
funeral Of Mrs. Rhoda Flint In Randolph
Thursday.
Mr. Collins subject Sunday morning is
''Secret religion or open profession. /" The
ordinance OF the Lord s supper will be OBJ
served Immediately after the morning
service.
Nj. u. Laport and +. ]. Clafin are spend
ing short vacation. travelling through
different sections OF Maine and Massac hui
setts. Mrs. Laport is with her daughter
in Brookiield during Mr.. Laport's absence.
There viii be a double anniversary in
the basement OF the church next Monday
evening, July l5.when everyone is cordial
IN invited to celebrate the birthday of Rev.
j. w Coffin, also the nth wedding anni-
versary OF Rev. J. w. Coffin and wife.
Ladies are requested TO bring cake
There has been no further work on the
church basement lately. Several additions
are required before tie room will be com
pleted and quite a sum Of money is still
needed. The exterior Of the church needs
painting and the interior should be paper
ed Mr.. Goifin is giving an the time he
can tocollecting amounts already promis-
ed and soliciting new subscriptions. His
efforts might be greatly aided by friends
calling at the house and giving In their
names, with amounts and time when col
lector may call.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
WHAT'S GOING ON.
FIVE MINUTES WITH THE BIG
NEWS OF The WORLD.
New pefenaer Proyes Her TItle.

Herreshof's new yacht, Constitution,
has fully demonstrated her right to de-
fend the America cup against Lipton's
challenger. In three trial races between
the neW boat, the Columbia, champion Of
two years ago, and Lawson's Boston boat,
Independence, the Constitution has ac-
quilted herself in a way 10 delight every
American interested in holding the tro-
ply. She has shown herself a wonder,
beating the hitherto unvanquished Coll
umbia as much as 30 minutes over a 80
mile course, and the Independence about
over for the new boat, which showed speed
in light winds never seen before. The
Independence IS a failure. The new
Shamrock has shown improvement. too.
and for the first time has beaten sham
rock |, leading about half an hour over
the course.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11

10 benefit others Rev. J. r. w. Vernon,
Of Hartwell. Ga, writes; FOR q leH7
time had running sore on my Il
! nsad ! bottle Of Electric Bitters ana q
- ~ Bucklen's Aruica Saive, when
cured me sound and we'll" sores, Erup-
tions. Boils. Eczema, letter, salt hheull
show impure blood. Thousands nav nav
5nnnd I'M Electric Bitters a grand blood
,,,rifier that absolutely cures these
trmbles. satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. Large bottles Only ~
Drsyx A leonard. Randolph, Vt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
Pennsy Beaten a. Henley.

The University Of Pennsylvania crew
was beaten BY length by the Leanders in
the final contest Of the Henley series. II
was the best and most exciting race ever
rowed al Henley. The Americans had al
ready beaten two rival crews easily, and so
had Leander The result is thought to
prove the superiority of the British style
of rowing
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
BRAiNTREE.

The town, school and highway tax bills
have been placed in my hands for collec-
tion. Discount OF 1870 ON town tax il
paid before Oct IS.
sELvA H. THAYER, Collector.
Mrs Holt OF Montpelier was guest at
Henry Farr's over Sunday.
Mrs. P. J. Campbell went to st. Albans
last Friday to visit relatives.
W. J. Lamb and wife Of SomervilIe.
Mass, were in town Tuesday.
Miss Elgiva Pratt visited friends in
Montpelier and vicinity last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Bellenay Of Rutland
visited at II. c. Phillips last week.
Miss Lillian Bachelor has finished her
school in Granville and returned home.
Miss Edith Campbell of Springfield,
Mass, came Monday to visit her parents.
Abraham Ladue and family of st. Al
bans have been spending week at VIM
and Joseph Ladue's.
Miss Minnie Bachelor went to South
randolph Tuesday to stay few days with
her sister, Mrs Frank Carey.
b. r. Houghton and wife and Mrs. Bur
dick OF stoneham, Mass, returned home
last Friday after spending week at b. ~.
Nickersons.
About i25 relatives and friends OF Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Ladue met at their home
Tuesday evening, July I'd, to remind them
that i was the 10th anniversary of their
marriage. A very nice dinner set and
sum of money were presented Mr.and Mrs.
Ladue. Refreshments o. ice cream, cake
and coffee were served and all passed a
very pleasant evening.
The I'd annual reunion of the descendants
of Paul Wheeler was held at n. &. Phil
lips June 2Sth, at which rs members OF
the family were present Tho forenoou
was taken up with greetings and in the
afternoon q very enjoyable program OF
music, recitations and speaking was given.
after which the following officers were
elected; Pres, Harry NJ. Wheeler; vice
pres, Mrs. Celia A. Sumner; Sec, Ella
Battles; treas, Alice Siple.
Hives are a terrible torment 20 the little
folks and to some older ones. Easily
cured. Doan's Ointment never fails. In
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
RussIa crIes Enouah.

Russia has offered TO remove the retalia-
tory duties that she has imposed on AM
erican imports il the United States viii
give up the countervailing duty on sugar.
Secretary Gage has refused, on the grounds
that the law Is mandatory, and not dis
cretionary, and the legality Of the tax is
now before he courts,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
To-Day You Can ASK

what has made me feel ten years younger
and ] " IN tell you. II was the new medi-
cine discovered by Dr. David Kennedy, of
Kennedy Row, Kingston, n. ", | mean
Calcura Solvent. For wears was troubled
with my kidneys but ] am all right now
So said Nathaniel Tompkins OF Windham
Centre, y. ", Oct. ., 1900. Write for free
trial bottle.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
It's Getting Hot

And our old customers are finding their
way back again to our Soda Fountain to
refresh themselves with some Of our nice
Cold Drinks. We're glad to see you all
and will serve you better than ever before.
Come in and take rest, bring along your
friends with you and cool on and
invigorate yourselves with an Orange
Phosphate, a soda, or a glass Of MoXie.
II fatigued, one Of our Cold cream SNAKES
ar a STink 81 Coca Cola viii brace you up,
~ hfIa an
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
EAST BRooKFIELp.

All persons having unsettled accounts
with me are hereby notified 10 settle same
on or before August lst, 1901. Nv
w II. SPRAGUE.
VIII. sprague is building a storehouse
for feed.
CIV. Clark attended the races at Barre
city July ith.
Frank Chandler Of Boston was in town
the 1st Of the week.
The circus at Montpelier attracted a
number Of our citizens.
Miss Mary Gale and sister, Polly, OF
stowe are guests at w. F. Medcalfs.
Mrs. George Ford and son, Robert, Of
Randolph visited relatives in town last
week.
Miss Mabel Whestley Of Boston and
Mrs. susie Wright of Williamstown called
on friends here the first OF the week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
Important Labor conferenee.

A notable conference is 10 be held az
pittsburg today between representatives Of
the Steel Trust and Of the Amalgamated
Steel Workers association, which IS 20
consider, and il is expected, settle, the
strike now involving about 5000 employ
Is Of the trust. A general agreement COW
ering wide range Of matters IS probable.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
Death Of Pierre LorlIIard.

Pierre LoriIlard, the millionaire tobac-
conist and famous in racing circles, died at
the Fifth Avenue hotel, New York, sun
day. He arrived from Europe only few
DAYS before, in poor health. LOrillard was
the only American who ever won the Eng
lish Derby with an American horse. lro-
uuois in 1851
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
ROCHESTER HOLLOW.

Mr.. Bell spent day in Lilliesville on
business recently.
Miss Katie Lull spent the Fourth in
Roxbury visiting her sister
Miss Sarah Bowen and Roscoe Manning
spent Sunday in Pittsford visiting rela-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
Ampassador,s son suIeIdes.

Frederick d. White. son Of Andrew ID.
White. United States ambassador 10 Ger
many, committed suicide at Syracuse N
", Monday, shooting himself. He was III
and dqsuOndput.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
EauItu self-Government.

The treasury Of Hawaii is empty. self
government by the inhabitants Is not
proying successful there. Gov. Dole Is
checkmated by the native element.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
enn-Amerlcan Attendanee.

The average attendance daily at the Pam
American Exposition for June was 3l,0oJ.
The number Of visitors is now rapidly IN
crea sing.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
Puailists Turn Wrestlers.

pupiIists Fitzsimmons and Ruhlln
wrestled in Madison square Garden Tues
day evening, Rubin winning IN Two
straight falls. He was heavier and more
clever than FitZ.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
Bio Swaa OF Train Robbers.

Three train robbers held up a train in
Montana last week. blew open the express
afe and made off with about $4,000. They
re known as the Curry outlaws. Ihey
ave not been CAPTURED.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
Immense seauest 70 Art.

Jacob :. Rogers, who made fortune in
the locomotive business, died last week,
leaving practically all his property, valued
at six 10 eight millions, to the Metropoh-
tan Museum OF Art, New York city.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
rraLns Stalled hY Eroas.

Ithaca. n. T.. has been afflicted by pest
4 frogs. which appeared in such numbers
s TO almost cover the ground. II was mn
,ossible for trains to move over the slip
,arv tracks
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
cbristian Endeavor Convention.

The 10th annual convention Of the Chris hrs.
tian Endeavor has been in session az IN
cinnati the past few days.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
slondin Not Caught.

The arrest Of Blondin, the murderer, was
reported at Grahamsville, \. - bnt the
man turned out to be someone else
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
Inmher Tomn Rurned.

The business section Of the town Of Cole
brook. n. IL. in the lumber region, was
burned Monday morning. The loss was
about sl50,0O0.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
Raoiflcatlon Continues.

surrenders Of insurgent bodies in the
Philippines continue. Civil government
succeeded military control in the Islands
Inlr Ith- with annroprIate ceremonles.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
Mants to be q Senator.

Comptroller Dawes has rendered ~
resignation. He intends TO De cahulua'e
Tor senator from Illinois.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
MnkinIeus Id Homo.

President and Mrs Mckinley have gone
20 their home in Canton, o., for the sum
mer. Mrs. Mckinley stood the journey
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
German Ex-chaneenor Dead,
Wood Has Typhoid Feve

Prince Hohenlohe, formerly chancellor
of germany. died last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salye should be
promptly applied to cuts, burns and
scalds. il soothes and quickly heals the
injured part There are worthless eoun-
terfeits, be sure to get DeWitts. +. J.
Claflin, East Braintree.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11

II is easier to keep well than get cured.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers taken now
and then viii always keep your bowels IN
perfect order. They never gripe. but pro-
mote an easy, gentle action. Ar. Hood &
Son. Chelsea. j. A. Chedel, Gaysviile.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
SOUTH RANDOLPH.

George Rogers is taking his milk 70 n.
P. Riford's to be made into Willow farm
dairy cheese.
c. c. Paine has sold ~ bushels oi straw
berries tbis season, and reports lowest
prices Of any past season.
Mrs = II. Camp was taken sick Satur-
1av niyht and has been confined TO the
bed but seems to be some better now.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
Ice Cream Soda

ar a plate Of Ice Cream viii make you feel
a. cool as a cucumber. While resting, II
YOU think Of anything you need in the line
az Drugs. Medicines or Toilet Articles OF
course Werm be glad to put them up Tor
Won. and at very reasonable prices.
DREW & LEONARD,
Dispensing Pharmacists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11

Hives are terrible torment 10 the little
folks and to some older ones. Easily
cured. Doan's Ointment never fails. In
slant relief, permanent cure. At any drug
store. 30 cents.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-07-11
rronhles OF a Minister.

cen. Wood IS m at Havana WIN typh'
fever.