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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-12-11
STATE NEWS.

The Vermont Veterans Association OF Bos'
ton elected these officers last Tuesday Presl-
dent, E. ]. Bliss Vice. Presidents, VIM. M.
Wires, Geo NJ. Lane. Edwin A. Wilcox, j. q.
Bostwick and G. E. Merrill.
The number of books taken from the Lud-
low library during the month of November
was 2,0S7, as follows: Philosophy, 8; re-
ligion, "a sociology, Sc; natural science, 81;
useful arts, 40; fine arts, 81 literature, III ;
history, 81 fiction, 1889.
A former resident of Wilmington, a gentle,
man who has expressed his love for the old
town in many substantial ways, stands ready
to erect large and beautiful building in the
coming spring, such as the needs OF the COM
munity demand. 1t will undoubtedly contain
hall large enough for any occasion.
A Business Mems Association has been or
gained at Island Pond with the following Of
ficers: President, A. W. Bosworth Vice-Pres
ident, A. A. Pomeroy; Secretary, W. H.
Bishop Treasurer, l.. F. Jones; Executive
Committee j. w. Thurston, E. NJ. Bartlett,
John Willoughby. The objects OF the associ-
alton is to bring the business men closer to-
gether that they may be a strong factor in
promoting the material welfare of the vii
lage.
c. NJ Steele, recently returned from Cape
Nome, Alaska, in search of his wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Steele formerly lived in Acton, Mass,
where they burned out and Mr.. Steele went
to Alaska to get a new start in life. He wrote
home but it appears the letters never reached
his vile. A year ago, thinking her husband
was dead, Mrs. Steele married again and went
to Barre to live. 1t is said Mr.. Steele will re-
turn to Alaska and leave his wife to her second
husband.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-12-11
Murder at White River Junction,

E. T. Goshen, a painter, was shot
here Sunday evening by S. D. Waite,
the alleged "spotter," who has been
in so much trouble here the past week.
Waite drove from Woodstock Sun.
day afternoon and took supper at
the Junction house. After supper he
started to go for a team and met
Goshen on the steps. Some words
passed when Waite drew a revolver
and fired three shots. One struck
Goshen two inches below the navel
and an inch to the right, another
went through the overcoat of W. st.
John, a bystander, and the third
struck the floor.
Goshen walked across the street to
DR.. Worthen's office and fell. The
local physicians and Doctors Smith
and Gale of Hanover, operated on
Goshen at S:45, but he sank rapidly
and died at 2 o'clock, Monday morn.
ing. Just before the operation Goshen
said that he did not expect to live.
that he had not touched Waite; that
the latter deliberately drew revolver
and shot him. Waite takes the situa.
ton calmly. He maintains that he
was acting In self defense and would
have been seriously injured If he had
not used the revolver promptly.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-12-11
CAMBRIDGE.

Ralph Mudgett of st. Adams spent Sunday
with his family.
Elijah Story from Johnson visited his
brother Hubbel Friday and Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Geo. Wells of Pixies Station,
N. H., have been calling on friends in town
the last few days.
Miss o G. Upton, who has been at the
American House several months, returned
Thursday to Boston
Carroll Brush received appointment as in
spector OF customs at Alburgh and left last
Wednesday for duty.
B. r. Holmes now of st. Adams came to
town Saturday evening for a weeks visit
He received a warm reception by his many
friends here.
There is to be Rummage Sale at Smiths
Block commencing Thursday evening and
continuing through Friday. Contributions
OF all kinds solicited, 1t is for the benefit of
the library, so every one should be interested.
The extentertainmentin the ecturecourse
is to be next Saturday evening, Dee IA. A
lecture by Elk Lieut.. Gov. j. Wight Giddings
ofMchigan Heis a very entertaining speaker,
eloquent and earnest and it is hoped he will
have good audience.
Mrs. S. F. Brush's brother, N, A. Freeman
of Chazy Mills, n. Y, is visiting here for a
few weeks. Mrs Brush has advertised an
auction to come off Dee. IL. The drug store
and contents, Cambridge Transcript and all
its belongings to be sold.
There was a reception given Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Fl. Cady at their home last Friday even
ing, surprise to them. The house was full
and a very pleasant time was the verdict of
all. Cake and coffee was served. Some pres.
ents carried but more to be bought with the
nice sum of money that was lefU them as a
souvenir.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-12-11
NO. WOLCOTT.

Roland Moody is working in the woods for
F. P. Sheldon.
The ladies meet this week with Mrs. A. Z.
Woodmansee.
viii Sheldon has hired out to Henry Ross
to draw lumber.
Liney Taylor is in quite poor health at
present writing.
Mrs Charles Robbins visited her daughter
the first of the week.
A. E. Woodmansee has finished work in
Eden for the Asbestos Co.
Joe and Charley Fisk of Waterbury have
been visiting friends in town.
W. L Farrar's people entertained company
from Morrisville last Sunday.
H. Taylor has recently connected his feed
store with the Peoples Telephone line.
Mrs. Kate Franklin is working for Mrs.
Smalley in the boarding house at Collnsville,
George Martin, who went to Canada to
work with F. P Sheldon, came home last
Tuesday.
Mrs. James Davis and Mrs. Nancy Andrews
visited their sister, Mrs. E. D. Franklin, last
Thursday.
Nelson Wells who has been working in
MOrristOwn for some time, visited his brother,
j. 7. Wells the past week.
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CRAFTSBURY.

Fred Colburn has taken INTO himself a
wife
Miss Mary Paddock has gone to New York
City on visit.
Mrs. James Withers, who has been very sick
with brain fever, is reported better.
The funeral of Mrs. James Buck was largely
attended at Wolcott last Saturday.
Lincoln Miller has bought another addition
to his herd of mules. He now has SIX.
Miss Alice Seaver has gone to spend the
winter with her brother, DR. Seaver, in Maine
School commenced last Monday on the
Branch. with Miss Wilcox of Walden as
teacher.
John Simpson of New York is remodelinR
his fathers old house into fine summer
residence
Mrs. Gilbert, at the Mill Village, died last
Saturday from the effects OF shock. Burial
at the North Village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Chids of Milford, Mass,
are in town, called hereby the death of Mrs.
Childs brother, Edward Colderwood.
Sheriff Il. C. Libby of this town will receive
the 500 reward offered by the town of Hard
wick for the arrest and conviction of James
Buck, the wife murderer.
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EAST ELMORE.

Mrs. II. D. Cook was in this place over Sun
day.
Miss Ina Swift visited in Hardwck on Sat
urday and Sunday.
William Chase and wife OF East Montpelier
visited his parents over Sunday.
Mrs. Mcconnell is not as well, and is not
gaining as fast as was hoped she would.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Bill of Calais were
guests at W. n. Sideways the past week.
Ed Carter of Albany was brought here for
burial last Saturday. He formerly lived in this
town.
Wilde Pilbin was kicked by horse in his
| shop while working upon a shoe. No bones
we're broken however.
Rev. George Story of Milton gave very
interesting talk TO the people, about Sunday
| school work, last Sunday
Miss Mabel Carpenter and Chas, Dodge were
united in marriage at the home Other parents,
VIM. Carpenter on Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. G. W. Sanborn returned from his visit
TO his people in N. H., and took up the even
ing service on Sunday as usual. The house
was well filled.
The neighbors and friends of this place
turned out in goodly number to give the
Stinson family warm welcome to their new
home. nice supper was served to all and
pleasant evening was spent in a social
manner.
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STOWE.

Mrs. Shedd has been quite i'll for
several days.
Geo. Sanborn wasfn Burlington on
business, Tuesday.
George Hayes was on the sick list
a portion of LASH week.
John Drngg was in Royalton on
business last Thursday.
Capt. A. H. Slayton was visitor
Eat the Capitol Wednesday.
Mrs. Edward Emery is moving this
week to New Bedford, Mass.
Fred Campbell of Montpelier has
been in town for day or two.
Pike & Benson are all right for the
best bargains in holiday goods.
Deputy Sheriff D. W. Cooley oil
Waterbury was in town Tuesday.
J. M. Culver has the frame up for
his new house at the Lower Village.
H. G. Thomas is putting a new
furnace into his house at the Park.
Mrs. J. B. Hyde of Moscow is visit.
ing relatives in Jonesville this week.
Don't forget that the special town
meeting comes Saturday afternoon
Mrs. Ernest Billings of Belvidert
was a guest at Fred Billings, Mon
day.
Misses Mamie and Eva Locky are
working in the wrapper factory al
Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Adams are
spending a few days with friends in
Burlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Mum of John
son were recent guests at the home O
Ossie Adams.
Herbert Warren is working in HI
E. Shaw's store during the absence
of J. c. Shedd.
Miss Gladys Houston is assisting
her brother, Edwin, at Waterbury
through the holidays.
Walter Burnett has been nursing G
badly sprained hand, resulting from
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LEFFERSONVILLE.

E. n, Melvin was in Burlington Monday.
Mrs. H. W. Varnum of Burlington spent
Saturday in town. i,
DR.. Melville Of Bakersfield was called to see
A. j. Thomas, Wednesday. .l.
Martin Randall still continues to grow
worse and no hopes of his recovery.
The W. C. T. u will meet with the Pres,
Mrs. W. W. Smith. Thursday P. NJ.
RehearsaIs for Juvenile Cantata are being
conducted by the Christmas committee.
Mrs. Albert Patten was called home very
suddenly last week by the death of her father.
VIM. Barrows of Coventry.
The town clock committees have made
arrangements with ]. NJ. Foss & Son OF
Morrisville to present the Passion Play,
Thursday evening at the Opera House.
The members of PhGnix Lodge will hold a
meeting next Friday evening at W. II. Girls
wold's, to see what disposition will be made
of the funds obtained by the sale of the
Lodge furniture. The town clock fund would
be very worthy movement.
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WATERVIGLE.

Heman Miller was in Troy on business the
past week.
Geo. Mann has finished counting and is at
home again.
Subscribe for this paper and the Tribune
Farmer-$l. %.
s, P. Campbell is in Caledonia County this
week on business
D. L. Howard has moved from Underhill
onto his own farm.
Rev. Nelson Parker of MachanicsviIle, VT.
is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Josie Jewett of Montgomery is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Homer Holmes.
o. 7. Taylor is out on the streets again
after several weeks of staying at home, caused
by getting hurt.
Rev. William H. Clark of Saratoga Springs,
will preach in the church Wednesday, Dec.
Is, at seven O'Clock, Everybody invited.
The most feasible route to the asbestos
mines in Eden is from Cambridge Jet via
Waterville, and it would be the route that
would furnish the most business of any route
possible to select. Six large lumber mills, one
large butter tub factory and one butter box
factory, Vermont Free Stone Agatite PulYer-
izng Co.
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Harmony Pomona Grange.

The annual meeting of Harmony
Pomona Grange was held with Mt.
Mansfield Grange at Stowe last We'd
nesday, Dec 4. Six new members were
initiated. Following are the officers
elected for the year ensuing:-
Master, George McAllister; Overseer Fred
NJ. Small; Lecturer, Mary A. Smith, Sec'y.,
Il. P. Robinson; Assistant Sec'y, G. p. Serb
ner; Chaplain, Mrs. Martha P Graves Treas
urer. C.. F. Smith; Sec'y, j. II. Atkinson !;
Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs G. P.Scribner !;
Flora, Mrs. Fl. F. Hill; Pomona, Louise Full
Ter; Ceres, Mrs. G. s. McAllister.
After ~a-brief repast the -leetnrarzD
program was taken up and proved
very interesting and enjoyable to all
present. The officers elected were in
stalled by Secretary Atkinson of
MOrrisVille.
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WOLCOIT.


W. W. Cate is attending court in st. Johns
bury.
Charles Horner has finished work at G. T.
Aliens.
Homer Fisher went to Hardwick Monday,
where he has employment.
Homer Fisher has gone to Hardwiek,
where be has employment.
Don't forget the preaching service at the
Cong,l church next Sunday.
William Richardson moved his family into
the Darrab house Monday.
B. L. Jennings is expected home from Wor-
cester, Mass for the holidays.
Will Richardson has moved his family from
Haskelrs tenement to the Darrah house.
Several from here took in German and
Ford's attraction at Morrsvle Saturday
night.
\ Fred Provonche of Morrisville has been
| engaged by W. W. Cate to haul logs this
j winter.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Brown, and her sister, Miss
Langley of Manchester, N. H., are visiting in
Craftsbury.
U. j. Mudgett has purchased a pair o
horses of f. j. Smalley of Morrisville, tt
work at the Pottersville mill,
Mrs. NJ. NJ Brown and her sister Mrs
Langley of Manchester, n H., we're the guest
offriends in Craftsbury the past week.
The Junior Leaguers haye their quill
finished, which they are to add to the barre
to be sent to the Deaconess Home, Boston.
Holiday goods in great variety at Flies
Everything there is of good value for tn
money. Be sure to visit his store before puI
chasing elsewhere.
The Junior League Missionary Concer
given last week was well rendered and tn
collection together with the contents of tn
mite boxes were satisfactory, which mean
81 26 added to their fund.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-12-11
WESTFIeLD.

E. S, Miller has recovered from his recent
illness.
Will Demarreno of Sheldon is visiting his
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Bryant are rejoicing
over the birth OF baby boy.
Miss Maud Wakefield began school in Dist.
No. IL, Newport, last Monday.
Clyde Reed of Woodsville, N. H. spent
Thanksgiving with his parents.
The village schools began Monday, Dec. 0,
after a vacation of three weeks.
Miss Ethel Lawrence OF Lowell spent few
days recently with her aunt, Mrs. E. $. Miller.
Rev. j. II. Cone expects to go to Derby j an.
LIST. His many friends here and at Troy feel
sad to have him leave.
The Cong'l and Methodist societies unite in
Christmas exercises. There is to be tree at
NJ. e. church Christmas eve.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-12-11

the dealers appear to take a greet
deal of pride in lastly arranging
their counters and Nv windows.
DIN SanboSs yuntered NOV
ing saw ands F. o. Burt's
steam 1One day last week and
c<meV "a of the melee second best,
having a couple OF fingers nearly
severed. Olin is so fortunate as to
(be carrying an accident policy which
partially removes the terror of idle
ness.
SuDt. T. E. Smith of the Mt. Mans
field Elec. R. R. has resigned his posi-
ton to take effect about the first OF
, January. Mr.. Smith will then go to
SherbroOk, Can, where he has accept
ed similar position. During their
stay of nearly three years in town,
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith have made many
friends who will sincerely regret their
departure. Mr.. Smith is first.class
electrician and his place on the road
will be a difficult one to fill.
The village water system has been
causing it's owners, c. E. and F. 0.
Burt, a vast deal of trouble the past
week. Although the supply at the
reservoir was abundant, most of the
time, the greater portion of it ap-
peared to be mysteriously lost in
transit. While the shortage was at
first laid to leak, later analysis
seemed to Indicate that one or more
of the patrons was thoughtfully leav.
ing full stream running through
the cold nights to prevent possibility
of freezing. A house to house can
vass has tailed to find anyone willing
to TESS and the identity of the offend
er is mystery as unsolved as the
whereabouts Of Blondin or the early
demise of our one time lusty banjo
club.
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NO, CAMBRIDGE,

Mrs. Clara Kinsley had slight shock on
the 9Th.
John Griffin of Westford visited his sister
Mrs. Reynolds, the past week,
Mrs John Davis of the Valley visited her
mother, Mrs. Fannie Reynolds, on Saturday
Mrs. NJ. E. Kinsev visited her cousin
Deacon s. H. Dow of Enosburgh on the 9TH
that being the Deacon's S0th birthday.
A young lady, that weighs only s pounds
came to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. F
Davis Monday. They are right glad to en-
terrain her.
The meeting of the Ladies' Aid with Mrs
-r y S. Curtis was an alr0und success. It wat
styled " Poverty Party" and of the fashions
they had it. Mrs. L. C. Chase and Jessie Dunn
won the prizes.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-12-11

A piece of flannel dampened with Chamber
lains Pain Balm and bound to the affected
parts is superior to any plaster When
troubled with lame back or pains in the side
or chest, give it trial and you are certain
to be pleased with the prompt relief which il
affords. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism
One application gives relief" For sale by
Hall & Cheney, Morrisvile; Foss & Strong
Hyde Park; NJ. j. Leach, Wolcott.
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JOHNSON.

Julius Green was in Enosburg last
Sunday.
Mrs. Maria Davis is visiting friends
in Fletcher.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. browne are visit
ing in Troy.
Mrs. ]. j. Pierce is spending the
week in Barre.
II. w. Clark is quite i'll from a severe
attack of the grip.
Mrs. H. Chaffee has gone to Essex
for few weeks stay.
Lyman Jones has a good assort-
ment of holiday furniture.
Hon. S. A. Andrews from Vergennes
was in town last Saturday.
Miss Stella Smith from Eden visit
ed friends in town last week.
Mrs. Willard Warren has been quite
ill-threatened with pneumonia.
FL. W. Stearns went to Boston las
Wednesday returning Saturday.
Do you want county" paper? If
so, the News and Citizen fl the bhl.
Geo. E. Monteith from Brushton,
N. Y, was in town on business last
week.
Mrs. Harvey Varnum of Burling-
was the guest of Mrs. G. P. Jones last
week.
Miss Anna Crowley spent Saturday
and Sunday with her aunt in Hyde
Park.
Jed Perkins has gone toEden, where
he has engaged to teach the coming
winter. =
Geo. Clarrk of Morrisville spent Fri.
day and Saturday with his brother
C.. S. Clark. -
Miss AnnAAemeritt is helping in
I Holmes ,3 & r. book store through
Miss ~Cochran from Eden spent
Saturday and Sunday with her sister
at Willard Gray's.
Mrs. R. &. Prentiss, Miss Mablt
Austin and Max Wilson spent Satur
day in Burlington.
Mrs. Bertha HOdgkins from Hard
wick is visiting at the home of bel
father, j. G. Hodgkins-
Miss Josie browne has completed
the tall term of school and is taking
the higher course in the Normal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hooper havt
taken rooms a t Sanford Kpnfeld'
and will begin Housekeeping soon.
Chesley Hart weI has moved hi
family to Essex Juntion, where b.
has been in business the past year.
Miss Grace y Sargent is clerking TO
W. ii. Nye and Fred Leslie for tn
Mcfarland Co., during the holidays
THE Baptist society will have {
Christmas tree and exercises apprO
pirate for the occasion on Christina
Giss Haul matt of Irasburg ha
be = st of her friend, Mrs. Ii
W East Johnson the pas
Ill ~ H.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-12-11

Gated by N. H. Khi Der.
Ed. Woodwork was in Burlington
last Saturday, engaging men and
teams to carry on his extensive
lumber contract at the Forks.
Drs. Morgan, B4rrows and Grout
and a large number of other witnesses
we're called to Hyde Park last week
to give evidence before the Grand
Jury in the Gale matter.
Several members of Mt. Mansfield
Grange, including Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
McAllister, are planning to attend
the session of the State Grange at
White River Jet, this week.
The News AND CITIZEN man will
visit Stowe Saturday, December 81
for the purpose, of receiving subscrip-
tions for 10 Read the clubbing
offers and re nber the date.
A flock OF ty or so sheep and
lambs owhS4 y W. F. Benson, were
sold at auct1o Saturday afternoon
The lot was f0id in by E. G. Foss o.
Morrisville al B2.05 per head.
Jesse Kellogg is spending a part o.
the week with his wife in Montpelier
Mrs. Kellogg IFS steadily gaining in
health, but expects to remain in
Montpelier fof several weeks yet.
A slight blaze in one of the parti
tions of the depot block caused few
moments lively work last Saturday
1t was fortunately extinguished be-
fore it reached serious proportions.
The fureral services of Mr.. Chapir
were held at Waterbury Center last
Thursday, Rev. o. d. Clapp officiat
i ing. The remains we're brought tC
Stowe for burial, interment taking
place at Riverbank cemetery.
Mystic Lodge, F. & A. M, will give
an entertainment and oyster supper
in it's lodge room, Tuesday evening
Dec. 18th. Prof. Ranger, State Supt
of Education will deliver an address
prior to the supper. Everyone is in
vited, Tickets to supper 25cts.
Some very pretty displays of Christ
mas goods are being made by the
local merchants. Not only are the
goods attractive in themselves, but
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-12-11
The Finest Cake
Is made with Royal Bak-
ing Powder. Always light,
sweet,pure g wholesome.

Officer of Day, Geo. B. Whiting
Guard, Seth G. Hill; Sarg't Major
Homer B. Caswell, @. M. Sarg't, Yer
non A. Patch; Delegate to Depart
ment Encampment, G. B. Whiting
Alternate, Stephen Gilbert.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-12-11

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels moye once each day.
When this is not attended to, disorders of
the stomach arise biliousness, headache,
dyspepsia and piles soon follow. fyou wish
gular by taking Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets when required. They are, so
easy to take and mild and gentle in e1fct.
For sale by Hall & Cheney, Morrisville; Foss
X Strong, Hyde Park; NJ, j.. Leach Woeott
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and Toledo Blade-three good papers all
or one year to any resident of Lamoile
county for $3.50.
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