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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

The Pavilion ball room was the
scene of a delightful gathering on
Tuesday evening when Miss Ruby M.
Heaton entertained about eighty
friends at Christmas dancing party.
The room was attractively decorated
with evergreen, palms and mistletoe and
Wilders orchestra furnished music.
The guests were received by Miss Hea-
ton, her mother, Mrs. Charles Heaton,
and Mrs. Clifton NJ. Heaton. Refresh
ments were served and the dancing
continued from 8 80 until IL. Among
the guests were several college stu
ents and others who are spending the
holidays at home.
In the proposed license-local option
law printed in the public acts distrib-
uted Friday, there is evidently an error
in section 20, which defines the CLASH
fication of licenses. AS printed the
third class and seventh class licenses
are identical with the exception of
the fee. The error occurs in the
word not being omitted from the
seventh class. Glass three covers the
sale of malt liquors, cider and light
wines to be drunk on the premises,
while class seven is the same with the
privilege of drinking on the premises
omitted. The proposed law as print
ed for distribution by town and city
clerks is correct in this matter
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
THE CHECKER GAME.

The checker match for the cham
pionship of the State which has been
in progress in Rutland since Tuesday,
between George c.. Anderson of Barre,
and n. A. Bailey of that city, was
decided in favor of the Barre man
yesterday. The last two games of the
match were drawn and the final stand
ing was seven for Anderson, two for
Bailey and seven drawn, making six
teen games played out of the twenty,
which were to constitute the match.
Anderson has been champion of
Vermont since last October when he
won the title from Bailey at match
played at Barre. Anderson expects to
play at the New England checker
tournament which is to be held at
Boston, February %. Anderson came
to this country from Scotland last
April. He was the village champion
at his former home in Aberdeen.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
THE CATTLE COMMISSION.

V. 1. Spear, of Randolph, of the
cattle commission, reports that appli-
cations for the tuberculin test are
coming in freely and that the board
has enough work laid out already to
keep it busy during January. Doctor
Rich, acting under the federal govern
ment, is putting in his whole time in
Chester and vicinity trying to keep
the foot and mouth disease within
the qurantined area-thus far with
success. The last lot of cattle and
sheep affected with the hoof and
mouth disease in Vermont was dis
posed of Wednesday, when a lot of
sheep belonging to A. A. Goodell, in
Windham, were cremated. The work
of fumigating and disenfecting the
premises where the disease has been
located will begin at once, and it is
hoped that no other case Of that
disease will be reported, although
there are one or two herds quaran-
tined in Perkinsville. There have
been 370 head in all killed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
CHRISTMAS AT THE CHURCHES.

The exercises of Christmas in the
churches of Montpelier were for the
most part by the children and for the
children, and everywhere the little
folks heartily enjoyed the festivities.
At st. Augustine's church Father
O'Sullivan was assisted in the Christ
mas exercises by one of the oblate
fathers from the college at Swanton,
who said mass at midnight and i'll both
morning services. There was god
attendance at all the services and the
singing of the children of st. Michael s
school added greatly to the children S
mass, Christmas morning.
At the Baptist church in the evening
two trees were loaded with oranges,
candy, and gifts and none were forgot
ten, and the songs and recitations by
the children added greatly to the joy
of the occasion. On one of the trees
was a gift of $40 for Rev. Mr. Lamson
from the school.
At Bethany church little stage was
beautifully arranged as a winter scene
and the children gave pretty Christ
meas exercise called "SnOw Flakes, -
with songs and recitations. Santa
Claus, Everett Mcneil, came with a
:
ana every child had "a present from
the loaded trees.
The exercises at the Peoples Evan
gelical church, occurred Wednesday
evening and consisted of singing and
speaking by the children and the dis.
tribution of gifts.
At Christ church the morning ser.
vice was carried out as announced, the
musical service being especially good
In the afternoon at four came the
Sunday school service consisting of
special music and Thomas Dewey
made brief Christmas address. Al
the close the well laden Christmas
trees gave up their burdens to the de
lighted little ones.
The children of Trinity Sunday
school had most joyous time in the
church vestry Christmas evening, anC
the music and recitations, supple
ented by the exercise Christmas Sc
crets' and the distribution of gifts by
"Santa Claus and his assistants made
the occasion long to be remembered
one. Rev. Mr.. Whitman and superin
tednent Bruce Mcdonald were the re
ceptients of gifts from the school.
At the Church of the Messiah shor
program was rendered including song
by the school and readings by Mis-
Julia Peck and Miss Edith BLANCHARD
with recitations by the children from
the infant class. Each child belong
ing to the Sunday school received {
gift from the prettily decorated tree
and several prizes,were awarded forat
tendance during the year.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
STATION ROBBER IN PRISON.

Superintendent f. w. Stanyan of
the Montpelier and Wells River road
has received communication from
A. @. Lancery, chief inspector of
the Canadian Pacific railroad, who
is stationed at Montreal, asking
him for information concerning Cor
don @. Metcalf, now serving five
years term in the Canadian penitenti.
airy at Kingston for robbing the DOM
inion Express Co. s Office at Sault Ste
Marie. Under various aliases he has
worked as a spare man in various
railroad stations throughout the
country and while so doing has made
the systematic robbery of express and
ticket offices profession. In June,
1885, he landed in Groton, under the
name of H. M. Jerome, coming there
from the Boston and Maine road, and
supplied three days for Station Agent
Bailey. At the end of that time he
skipped out with about 5000, mostly
express money, and was not heard
from until Mr.. Lancey's inquiry was
received. Metcalf carried with him a lot
of forged and stolen recommendation
and was thorough railroad man.
Since his arrest he has been connected
with numerous robberies in all parts
of the United States and Canada, and
Mr.. Lancey is endeavoring to get as
complete record of his crimes as is
possible, The Central Vermont is
mentioned as one of the railroads upon
which he has operated. When his
present term of service is up Metcalf
will be taken for other offences
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
n. E. O. p. OFFICERS.

At its annual meeting on Friday
night, Stannard Lodge, No. 1877, New
England Order of Protection, elected
the following officers: Warden,
Louis II. Coates; vice warden, Miss
Daisy l.. Pattee; recording secretary,
WILDER |. Lawrence; financial secre-
tary, ID. S. Wheatley; treasurer,
Frank e. Smith chaplain, Mrs ",
f. Waterman; guide, Mrs. Mary e.
Ring guardian, d. F. Ring; senti-
nell Harvey Burnham; trustees, Wal
ter f. Waterman, Jerome W. Leland
David p. Ring, These officers will
be installed at the next regular meet.
ing, January .. Mr.. Wheatley has
served as financial secretary since the
organization of the lodge, thirteen
years ago. Stannard Lodge now has
a membership of 1871, an increase OF
ten during the past year, and is in M
excellent condition financially,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
GA . o7I a.
s Bear. tn. 1r'A' Kind %@ You Have A!.ac 8''sF
Signature Of &zZzZx
THE YOUTHS COMPANIONS CAL
ENDAR FREE.

The publishers of The Youths
Companion are sending free to new
subscribers to the paper for 1903 a
very handsome Calendar, autographed
in twelve colors, with border en-
bossed in gold. The exquisite home
scene which forms the principal fea-
framing. The Calendar is sold to
disorders for fifty cents, but to
free, with all the issues of The Com
panion for the remaining weeks of
1902, the paper then being sent IA full
year, to January, 1904
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
IA Berkeley Street Boston, Mass.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
G. o. f. OFFICERS.

The annual meeting of st. Peters
Court, No 1852, @. o. F., was held
Tuesday evening and the following
officers were chosen for the ensuing
year: Chief ranger, John j. Bergin /;
V. @. r., Thomas Crowley p. G. R.,
w. E. Leveille; recording secretary,
Charles f. McKenna; financial Sec
rotary, A. Galaise; treasurer, Henry
F. Premier; first trustee, John p.
Mack; second trustee, 7. Menard ;
third trustee, p Theriault; S. c..
John Emmons; j. c., w. II. Moon
ey; S. D., Rev. w. J. O'Sullivan
court physician, Dr. M. F. Mcclure
delegate to State convention to be
held at Newport in June, John j.
Eagan; alternate, Henry F. Premier.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
DEATH IN WASHINGTON.

John A. Stanley, of Washington, died
Wednesday at one o clock. He had been
in failing health for some time, suffer
ing from combination of Bright's
disease, heart difficulty and dropsy.
His age was siXty-eight years. He
was prosperous farmer and had been
prominent in local affairs. He had
held the various town Offices, had
represented the town in two Legisla-
lures, and been candidate on the
county ticket. Two daughters sur
vive, Mrs. Frank Hutchins of Barre.
and Helen, who is unmarried. Ar
rangements for the funeral had not
been completed at the time the an
nouncement of the death was received
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
Revolution Imminent

A sign of approaching revolt and
serious trouble in your system is ner-
vousness, sleeplessness, or stomach up
sets. Electric Bjtters will quickly dis
member the troublesome causes. 1t
never fails to tone the stomach, regu-
late the Kidneys and Bowels, stimu-
late the Liver, and clarity the blood
Rundown systems benefit particularly
and all the usual attending aches van
ish under it's seal ching and thoroughly
effectiveness. Electric Bitters is only
SOC, and that is returned if it don t
give perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed
by @. Blakely Druggist.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
Fight VIII Be Bitter.

Those who will persist in closing
their ears against the continual rec
ommendation of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption will have
n long and bitter fight with their
troubles, if not ended earlier by fatal
termination. Read what L. r. Beall
of Beall, Miss, has to say; Last
fail my wife had every symptom of
consumption. She took DR.. Kings
New Discovery after everything else
had failed Improvement came at
once and four bottles entirely cured
her. Guaranteed by O. Blakely, Drug
gist. Price SOC and $l.00 Trial bot
tie free.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
MISS LUCY LOOMS.

The funeral of the late Miss Lucy
Loomis took place at her residence on
Friday afternoon, Rev. l.. f. Reed,
pastor of Bethany church, officiating,
Col. o. ID. Clark was in charge and
members of the family acted as bear
ers.
Miss Loomis was woman of eXcep-
tionally strong character and she bore
her several years of suffering with
true Christian fortitude, She was a
member of Bethany church for great
many years and until prevented by
physical infirmities was IA constant
attendant and active worker in that
church.
In a family of seven sisters, Miss
Loomis is survived 10y. one, Miss Wei
tina LOOMS.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
The Worst Form.

Multitudes are singing the praises of
Kodol, the new discovery which is
making so many sick people we'll
and weak people strong by digesting
what they eat, by cleansing and sweet
ening the stomach and by Transforming
their food into kind of pure, rich,
red blood that makes you feel good all
over Mrs. Cranfill, of Troy, l. T.,
writes For number of years L was
troubled with Indigestion and dyspep-
STA which grew into the worst from.
Finally was induced to use Kodol
and after using four bottles l am en-
tirely cured. heartily recommend
Kodol to all sufferers from indigestion
and dyspepsia. Take dose after meals.
1t digests what you eat Rivers Bros.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
Forty Years Torture.

To be relieved from torturing dis
ease might well cause the gratitude of
any one. That is what Dewitt S
Witch Hazel Salve did for G. Haney,
Geneva, o. He says: "'DeWitt' s
Witch Hazel Salve cured me of piles
after | had suffered forty years. "
Cures cuts, burns, wounds, skin dis
asses. Beware of conuterfeits Riv-
ers Bros
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
H. & L. ELECT OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting of Hook &
Ladder Co. No. 1, held last evening
the following officers were elected
Foreman, George W. Kibby; first
assistant, l.. E. Wright; second assist
ant, AL. Blanchard; clerk and treasu-
rer, H. B. Daley; steward, Joseph
Butterfly.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
The CAMEL KICKS.
Things that Know the Limit fTheir Load
and VIII Not Carry an Excess.

Overload the camel and that patient
beast makes kick about it-a "kick"
fgurt,ive and kick literal. lie knows his
limit and declines to let you press Lin be-
yond it, SO do most laboring things-the
human liver among them, which is the
camel of the body. tits at once gate and
a mill All food before it can he of the
least use to you, must pass through your
liver; and all fools such as (and possibly
YOU abuse it nearly every day. Especially
when we have what is sometimes a bad
thing namely, too good an appetite.
Continue your careless eating, drinking
and living, and presently your stomach
acts tired too, and lies down Disguised
alongside the liver. Then you collapse
with what the doctors call dyspepsia and
liver complaint mean miserable condi-
ton, as millions Of us know to our sorrow.
The bile is retained in the blood, where it
is poison, and sets up a variety of mis-
chief. The kidneys, heart, nerves, lungs
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
A Frightened Horse.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or a hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
rences. 1t behooves everybody to have
reliable Salve handy and there's
none as good as Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. Burns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema,
and Piles, disappear quickly under
it's soothing effect. 25c, at G. Blake
ly's Drug Store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
M other Cray's Feet Pow
derS for Children.

Su sfully used by Mother Gray,
nur the Childreu's Home in New
York re Feverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Tcething Disorders. move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms Over 30, 600 testimonials.
They never fail. At all druggists,
25c. Sample FREE. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N, Y.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

1t is needless to say that the war
with Great Britain and Germany COM
bined would present good many feat
ures that we're lacking in the war with
Spain; and yet it may easily and rap
idly become question of such war
or a total abandonment of the Monroe
Doctrine, with all the humiliation
that that would imply. - Rochester
Herald.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

j. f, Stevens, the general manager
of the Great Northern railroad, says
the Canadian Northwest will soon pro-
duce billion bushels of wheat per
year.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
SMOTHERED IN BED.

The siX-months-old baby of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Sears of M orrisville,
died Friday night from suffocation,
being smothered while asleep in bed,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

Half the ills that man is heir to
come from Indigestion. Burdock
Blood Bitters strengthens and tones
the stomach; makes indigestion i'm
possible
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

Father Robert Eaton of Farming
ton, Eng, who has been in this coun-
try soliciting funds for a memorial
church to the memoryot Cardial New
man, announces that he has already
received $62, 600.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

Ocos, formerly one of the principal
Mexican ports on the Pacific coast, has
almost completely disappeared in the
sea. owing to the sinking of the har-
Dor bottom after an earthquake. .....s.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if il fall
to cure f. w. Groves signature is OF.
each box. pc
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
STOPS THE COUGH AND WORK
OFF, HE.COLD,

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, no
Pay. Price Csc.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

ing two baggage cars into smoker
filled with passengers. a number
were killed and, it is estimated be-
tween fifteen and thirty injured
London, Ont, Dec. 27.-Twenty
passengers and trainmen were almost
Instantly killed, thirty-five injured,
many seriouly, in the collision. Most
of the passengers were returning holt
day seekers. The express consisted
of two baggage cars, smoker, two
first class coaches and two Pullmans
The smoker which was telecsoped had
the sides knocked out, the roof falling
and imprisoning the passengers. The
most awful havoc and loss of life &C.
CURED in this car. The wreck short
ly after the collision, caught fire and
but for the heroic efforts of brigade
of passengers organized and led by an
old man who was himself passen-
ger, the disaster might have been
worse. The fire was subdued by
throwing snow on the flames with
hats and hands The sufferings of
the wounded were increased by a
binding snow storm and the temper
allure was near zero. Meyer Cuth-
bertson, Of, Port Huron, Mich, was
imprisoned under the wreck for two
hours but was not seriously hurt. The
dead and injured are arriving here by
special train this morning.
Later Doctors say the death list
will exceed thirty.
Detroit, Dec. 27.-The death list in
the Grand Trunk wreck now numbers
thirty eight.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s' sssss the Of IZ<HzZzz@
THOSE WHO FORGOT,

Those who were belated in buying
Christmas presents have now a good
opportunity to buy to advantage.
There a general cut in the price of
Christmas goods, as a glance at the
Journals advertising columns will
show. New Years day is good
gift time, and presents good chance
for dealers in Christmas wares TO dis
pose of these goods.
1t is rather too early for dealers to
completely overhaul their stock, and
mark all the articles The cut in
prices is heavy, the heaviest being
in the small articles, especially toys.
Look sharp for the bargains and
consult the advertisements in the
Journal.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
Complete Treatment

For Every Humour, ST, consisting of CUT
ICURA SOAP (25c.), to cleanse the skin OF crusts
and scales, and soften the thckened cuticle;
CUTICURA OINTMENT (5Oc.), to instantly allay
itching, Inflammation and irritation, and
soothe and heal; and CUTICURA liEsoLyLNr
PILLS (25c.), to cool and cleanse the blood.
CUTICURA REsoLvENT PILLS Chocolate
Coated) are new, tasteless, odOrless, eco
nomical substitute for the celebrated liquid
CUTICURA REsoLvENT, as well as for all other
blood purifiers and hun 1r cures. In screw
cap walls, containing 60 doses, price 2jc
Sold throughout the world Rri',h Denote 27-2S,
Charerhouse So, London French be. o. I,ua de Ia
PAX. Paris. POTTER DRUG AND CuhM. CcRp.. Props.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

~ BOOK MAILED FREE.
A. 4, FENERS, CONCESSIONS, lnnnmma-
CURES lions. Lung Fever, MILK Fever.
II. u, sPHAINs, Lameness, Injuries.
CURES Rheumatism.
&. &. SORE THROAT. Quinsy. Epizootic.
CURES Distemper.
d o. .; WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
E.E. lCOUGHs, Colds, Influenza, Infamed
CURES Lungs, PleurO-Pneumonia.
F.F. lCOLIC, Bellyache, Wind-Blown,
CURES Diarrhea Dysentery.
&C. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
d aiM KIDNEY d BLADDER DISORDERS.
III. lsKIN DISEASES, Mango, EruptiOns.
CURES Ulcers. Grease, Farcy.
CURES Indigestion, stomach staggers.
eDc. eaeh Stable Case, Ten Specifics, Book, Sc. a.
At druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt OF prica.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William & John
Streets, New York.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

Bridget did you hear the bell?"
"E essum. -
Why don't you go to the door them"
Sure, mum, I'm not eXpectin' any
one 1t must be somebody to see you. y
-BrOoklvn Eagle.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
THIRTY KILLED
Railroad Collision on
Grand Trunk. Many
Injured.
WRECK TOOK FIRE.
Heroic Efforts of Passengers to
Subdue Flames and Rescue
the Perishing. High
Wind and Bitter
Cold.
WRECK TOOK FIRE.

London, Ont, Dec. 27.-The west
bound Pacific express on the Grand
Trunk system collided with the freight
train at Wanstead last night, telescop-
ing two baggage cars into smoker
filled with passengers. a number
were killed and, it is estimated be-
tween fifteen and thirty injured
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
S &c K

Ache they would be almostpriceless to those who
suffer from this distressing complaint; butfortu-
nately their goodness does notend here, and those
who once try them will find these little pills vali-
able In so many ways that they will not be Will
ling 10 do without them. But after all sick head
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

Sick Headache and relieve all the troubles incl
dent to bilious state of tho system. such rs
Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsness, Distress Fllcr
eating Pain in the Side, &c. While their most
remark able encceaa has been shown in cuflng
Fergus County argus., 1902-07-16
BAR ASSOCIATION RE.oRGANizEC
Officers Chosen and Permanent Or
ganization Planned.

Some years ago there was organic.
ed the Fergus County Bar Associa.
tion." but in late years even the name
has been quite forgotten. On Satur
day last. several attorneys thought
well of the plan to resusitate the as,
sociation and at meeting held in the
office of +. L. Smith. temporary Off.
GERS were chosen and steps were TAX.
en- to form permanent organization
which shall meet regularly and bring
into closer business and social rela.
tions the members of the bar of Fer.
gus county.
At this meeting six were present,
while three were absent from town
who will undoubtedly subscribe them.
selves as members. For president X.
Won Tobel was chosen and for secre-
tary J. NJ. Blackford was selected.
At this time the resolutions relative
to the death of Mrs. L. G.. Worden,
and published elsewhere. were adopt.
ed