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WORCESTER.

Miss Francis Abbott. Youngest sister of
II. l.. Abbott the postmaster. is quite
sick with scarlet fever and the post office
has been moved into the house owned by
Bctsey SloCum of Morrisville. Mrs. Julia
Kellogg has moved to the home of her son
Edwin, to remain the rest Of the winter.
Her daughter Mrs John Estabrook of
Barre is staying with her for n while
Alfred Morrow of Lunenburgh is visiting
his mother. Mrs. Chase. for a few weeks.
Miss Annie Downs has returned to her
home after staying for Il number of weeks
in Lunonburgh. where she attended school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hutchinson of
Montpelier visited G. C. Tewksbury over
Sunday Mrs. +. j. Taylor went Wednes-
day to the Mary Fletcher hospital a Bur
lington. DIR. w. +. Lawrence accompan-
led HEREINAFTER McCard of Barre is at
George I.ackcy's visiting his mother,--Mr.
and Mrs. Guy Bancroft OF East Calais
spent part of the week at j. r. Wilson s.
has so far recovered as to be around the
house a little.-Frank King has sold his
stock and Will sell his farm
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BRAINT Rec.

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Eastman and three
Children Of Mortified are spending some
time at g. Grain s.-Mr. and Mrs. A. f.
Fits of Roxbury are visiting friends here
ana in Randolph.-Mrs. Fred Grain Is ill.,
She is cared for by her mother. Mrs. Emily
Lazclle.-Miss Jennie Godfrey Is at home
from her school in Har ford On account Of
poor health and Mrs. Ida circuit has been
engaged to finish the school.-A 10 pound
girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs. John An
hey Thursday.-E. L. Bass is getting out
quite a quantity Of lumber from the So
called Lease lot and has several teams en-
Gagged in drawing it to Randolph. The
church meeting and roll call at the East
Braintrce church Saturday was well at
tended and IN spite Of the heavy debt in
CURED hy the repairing OF the basement, it
WIS found th9t the church as a wnol,. was
In prosperous Conlition.-Mrs. =. l..
Flint returned from Boston the first OF the
week, where she has been the past two
weeks. her daughters health being much
improved
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ROCHESlE En-.

Plummer Martin from Barre is here
visiting relatiVes.-Mdrtie Hoisington
from Little Hollow j. at G.. l.. Greo ey's
attending schooL-TwelVc inches of SOW
fell Saturday night and Suuday-Fannie
LaFlain is at home, her school having
closed in Little Hollow.-About 81 from
here, Hancock ana Granville went to
Bethel last Tuesday night to the concert
and ball given by Blaisdell's orchestra
Mrs. Orcelia Walker is quite sick at
Wardner Hodgekus. Cynthia Patuode
returned to her home in Stocl,bridgc sun
day.-Miss Stella Chute has returned 10
Wallace Campbell S.-Nr. and Mrs Mar
tin have been here visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Varsal HuLbard.-Weslry
Hodgekins has been confined to the house
several days with a hard cOld.--Fay Key
Ger was recently in BrIdgewater. O.
Goodno was called to Woodstock last week
Some have begun to harvest their ice.
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CHELSEA.

At the recent annual meeting Of the
ne rnhers of the Congregational church the
following were elected Ulcers for the year
ensuing: Clerk, John NJ. Comstock; execl-
tive committee in connection with the pas
tor and deacons Mrs. Sylvia f. Dearborn
DR.. NJ. II. Corwin, " alter II. Emery; bus
mess committee. w. +. Townsend, "A. H.
Powers A. w. Whitney. treasurer, Will
lard ;. Hatch Trustee, DR.. Story n. GosS;
chorister, w. s Hatch. At the annual roll
call 10 answered to their names and there
was a fun attendance at dinner in The
church stres.-Waterson Fost. No A.,
q A. r., has chosen the following officers
for the current year, Commander, Curtis
@ slack; junior Vce-cOmn ander, Nathan
Noy"S; senior Vice-commNnder. F'ifeld Bo-
honon, chaplain, George F. Reed. surgeon,
Or. Story n. GCss. adjutant, Gilbert q.
smith, quartermastor, Austin l.. Skinner;
ofcer of the day, b. Franklin smith; Of
hrci of the guard, G. w. Durkee; scr
ptaut m lior John B. Atwood; quarter
maSter-sargeant Leroy Goodell; delegatc.
John IL. Atwood; alternate, Nathan Noyes.
trustees. George +. Reed. Nathan Noycs
Held Boho lon.-Some days ago a case of
scarlet fever was discovered in the fam
lily # William II. George, a farmer living
five miles away in Washington, who brings
milk to the Chelsea creamery, and his
rouse was G. larantincd This. however,
was not until an inmate Of that family
had attended n Christmas eve festival in
the town hall ana from his proximity to
Frank Gates, one of the academy pupils,
the latter was taken with the disease last
week ana the village schools have been
closed, On Sunday ninc-year old tsivl IN
MI. Georges family died and was direct
~ buried, another also being quite sick
Recently the neighbors and friends Of Mr..
and Mrs Alvah Carpenter gave them a
surprise party in commo moration Of the
m ~ no
Fred i. Monkey and Norman c. Bur
bank two of cur most promising young
men, left town last week Wednesday to
seek their fortunes In the West. planning
to make -heir first stopping place a. Los
Angeles, Cal-At the annual meeting of
the stockholders of the National banl. of
Orange county John F., Bacon, w. r. Hall,
f. O. Tracy and w. r. Townsend of Chc.
sea, and Willard T. King of Tunbrihge
were chosen directors, John Is, Bacon was
elected president ana Willard II. King.
vice president. II. n. Mattison was re-
elected cash's' The usual senl-annaul di-
Nidend OF two per cent was declared
Last week Wednesday afternoon, as he
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WILLIAMSBURG.

Rev. John kimball, a brother OF the
Misses Kimball Of this place, and who has
been preaching in Pennsylvania for the
past year. has accepted call from tht
Cniversalist church at Lyndonville, and
has begun his pastorate at that place Mr.
kimballs family are at Poland, Me, un-
til the arrival of his goods from Pennsyl-
Nanid.-Mrs. Albert r. Martin is again on
the sick list and Miss Mile Drury Is en-
ploycd as housekeepcr there.-Miss Susie
Whitney has been Obliged to take a vaCa-
ton from her work as teacher in the G.. W.
Lyndc school, on account of a severe at
tack of Inflammation of the eyes.-F. L.
Godfrey has been confined to the house for
n few days on account Of an accident while
working at Lyude's saw mill. A log rolled
down from the pile just as the carriag
was being run back and caught his heel
between the carriage and the end Of a
skid, hruising 1t severcly.-At a teachers
meeting last Friday evening. ]. Ward Car
Yer of Barre gave two recitations that
were warmly applauded. A letter was
read from Superintendent of Education W.
r. Ranger explaining some disputed
points in our school laws. superintendent
George Sprague of Brookfeld explained
briefly the plan and present condition of
the high school in that town. Superinten-
dent Franklin spoke on good and bad
methods in teaching and many others took
part in a discussion of matters pertaining
to our schools. An old-fashioned spelling
school Is to be feature of the next meet
ing,and after this n social hour. in which
pupils and teachers are to ex-
change views and become better acquaint-
ed with each other. This will be held on
Friday evening, January 24.-Mrs. Leslie
T.. Williams is at work in Charles NJ Seav-
er's store during stock-t taking. William c.
White is also helping at the store of
Lynde & Co. during Mr.. Lynde's lin, IS.
Elmer Farnham and wife of Sherburne
have lately been in town on n visit, called
here by the illness Of Mrs. Farnhams
mother, Mrs. Harry Fogg. Mr.. Farnham
has been carrying on farm in Sherburne
belonging to Mr. Estabrook, formerly a
painter here. for the past year.
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WATERBURY,.

Miss Brunette and Miss Chaffee have
completed their services as nurses at the
hospital
Fred Cooley has sold his photograph
studio at Bristol and Is going on the road
with Darwin Cooley in the chimney cap
business.
Mrs. Darwin Cooley is in Rutland for a
few days.
The new nurses home at the hospital Is
nearly ready for occupancy.
Mrs. Rot ert Knowles is spending n few
days with friends in Burlington.
Charles Root has gone to Ormond, Fla,
where he has secured position.
Fred Lease is spending a few days with
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Lease at Bethel.
Elder j. 7. McLucas has been spending a
few days at Holland as delegate to tho
International Advent conference.
1t Is reported that parties are contem-
plating starting new grocery store. A
new furniture store and another granite
shed in town.
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WINDSOR COUNTY.
SOUTH ROYALTON.

Henry Osgood Of Albany. y. Y. is spend
ing a few days at home Mrs. W. T. Web
ster is teaching in the intermediate depart
mont of the 5. r. q. 5. during the illness
or Miss Elizabeth Pratt.-Miss Isabel.
Martin Is ill-Carroll Haynes is harves ting
ice this Week.-Mrs. Ora Galusha. who ha
been teaching at SaXton's River, is with
her parents.-A daughter was born to MIR
and Mrs Norman Hunt January 4.-Wil-
liam Bingham. who spent last week with
ms FAMILY here, has returned to Lowell
Mass.-Mrs. William Farnham is ill.-W
NJ. Sargent has been confined to the house
by Illness the past two Weeks.-J. G. Ash
ley has returned from a visit to Boston
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EAST MONTPELIER.

Harvey Jacobs is seriously ill.-Mrs. w.
II, Gladding of Barre is visiting relatives
In town.--Mrs Fred Chase is Ill since re-
covering from the measles.-The old and
young folks ball was held at the vii
large hall on Tuesday evenngof this week.
About fifty guests met at n. A. Fitchs
on New Years eve to aid them In cele-
brating the twentieth anniversary of their
marriage 1t was merry occasion. A
fine collation. was served ana music was
the chief entertainment About midnight
the company dispersed leaving their host
and hostess various presents, and many
good wishes.
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VERMONT LOCAL NEWS
Continued from sixth page)

and officers were unanimously reelected
for the year ensuing: Directors, VIM. VI.
Dubois, John W. Howell Willard Gay,
VIM. B. Wall, Fred L. dubois; presi-
dent, VIM. II. Dubois; vice president, John
w. Rowell. cashier o. II. Copeland as
sistant cashier, Fred T.. Dubois. The for
ty-ninth consecutive semi-annual dividend
OF per cent was paid by the bank to
stockholders Jan. T.
Monday night the officers of the sub
ordinate lodge of Odd Fellows were in
stalled for the first time in their new
hall, l.. Meyers of Cabot, deputy of the
seventh district. acting as installing Of
licer. NJ. w. Campbell was installed no.
ole grand; Ned C. Buck, vice grand; Geo.
finncy, right support, and Frank Cope
land, left support of noble grand Fred
n. Dunn, right support vice grand and
w. f Emerson, left support, ". II. x, n
neN, warden; Tom Stathcrs. conductor;
T.. H. hetchum, chaplain; a. j. liuse, Sc
cretary; j. Z. Cleveland, treasurer; j. NJ.
Atwood, outside sentinel George Hutch
inson, inside sentinel; Henry Pope, right
scene supporter, and Byron Goodwin left
scene supporter A chicken pie banquet
followed.
c. +. stevens is confined to his house by
illness
Mrs. Jenny Stevens came Monday from
Hanover, y. H., where she spent few
days with her daughter. Alice. who is en-
ployed there at the Wheelock house. Mrs
Stevens will spend n week or more with
her son, CIcstic, here before leaving for
f1hno. cal, to spend the winter with an
aged aunt. Jan. 9Th, Mrs stevens son
Bert, was married at her home in West
p"irN, n. H., to Miss Lillian, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Abram CURLY of tn s
place, and they have begun housekeeping
at once in Mrs. Stevens house
Rev. T. A. Howard has come from Mas
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age and had resided for some years in
Barre.
Miss Marie Reaulieu and Roland Genest,
two well known young people of this city
were united in marriage at St. Monica s.
church Tuesday morning by Father l.. A.
Laconture.
a United states mail bag which was sent
out from this city shortly before Christ
mas and which did not reach it's destina-
ton, has been found in Ogdensburg. The
contents of the bag had been plunde-ed.
Miss Sadie Abbott of this city and l.. NJ.
Flynn of Granitevile were married at st.
Sylvcster's church at the latter place
Tuesday morning by Rev. Father Daig
ncaut.
The trustees of the Aldrich library fund
have sold to Il. A. Drown of this city a
valuable piece of real estate on Main street
and block thereon, for $4,000. The block
has a frontage of 90 feet on Main street
and depth of GO feet. 1t Is at present oc-
cnpied by II. II. Mills and Il. A. Drown for
store purposes. The property is a portion
of the residuary estate of the late Leonard
i. Aldrich, who willed a large amount Of
his property for the purpose of founding IL
public library in this city, as soon az the
property shall have reached the S35, 600
mark. That amount has now been exceed
ed and 1t is expected that the work of
erecting the Aldrich library will be started
soon.
The annual meetings of the First Nation
al bank and the Barre Savings bank. re-
suited in the election of the following di-
rectors National bank. b. w. Bradley. j.
NJ. Perry, George Rowland of East Mont
pelier. s. -. Allen. l.. A. Gale, Ira c. Calcf
OF Washington. f. N. Braley. At n subse-
quent meeting of the directors these Off
GERS were elected: President, b. w. Bra
ley; vice resident. s. ID. Allen; cashier, +.
g. Rowland; assistant cashier, ID. T.
rownc.
The Barre Savings bank elected the fol-
lowing directors; J. NJ. Perry, w. A.
Royce. DR.. J. II. Jackson, +. G. Rowland,
Hiram Wells of Cabot. George Rowland Of
East Montpelier, b. w. Braley.
Mrs. Mary Chandler Moore, wife of j.
Gould Moore. died Tuesday night after a
b:ief illness with erysipelas. The deceased
was a very estimablc and popular young
woman, a graduate of the high school in
1891 and a prominent worker in the Con-
gregational church. She was % years OF
1gn and the second daughter of the late
Perley Chandler.
rhc total fire loss in this city during
the past year was only s5io246
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EAST ROXBURY.

MIR and Mrs j. j. Steele visited her sis
ter, Mrs. i. Trask in East Brooktield last
rh Irsday.-Harley Ward returned from
the soldiers Home in Bennington Satur-
daN.-Mrs. l.. A. Eastman spent several
days with friends in Mortified last week,
+ O. Allen moved the goods of Or. l.. b,
Allen from Randolph to Post Mills last
Wednesday, where he is to locate.-Several
Of the ladies from this part of the town
met with Mrs. George Wardner for an old
fashioned quilting last Friday afternoon.
After tying off four quilts they were serv-
cd with a bountiful supper.
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BR0OKfIElD.

The personal effects of Robert Dibble.
deceased will he sold at public auction by
the administrative, Mrs. Coburn. Thurs
day, January 1G.-Mr. and Mrs. G.. *.
Spraeue and w. W. Sprague attended the
Vermont Dairymens meeting at Montpe-
her.-Mrs. William Clark visited her nep-
hew, w. w. Sprague last week The Po-
lander. who was injured at Fred Vests
by bun, is improving and is able to be
nnt &c ~,
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MACHINE SHOP, FOUNDRY AND
WHEELWRlGHT SHOP for sale looat-
ed centrally in village of Swanton. wa
ter power. Good chance for mechanic
with small capital. Also water power at
outlet of Fairfield pond miles from ST.
Adams, maximum head with old dam 30
feet and storage capacity, approximate
~ 100000 GJ cubic feet. Storage capacity
can be largely increased at small eX-
pense for dam and fowage All must be
sold to close an estate, and will be sold
separately. Address +. D. Lapelle, admr.
Swanton, Vt. 9,d&w3m
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CALAIS.

Charles Kelton of Glover. with three as
sistant. are cutting ice in town for cream
cries and others.-S. II. Foster died last
Wednesday, January s, and was buried
January 10. The G.. A Il. was in attend
ance. Mr.. Foster represented the town at
the General Assembly and had held other
town Offices. He leaves wife, one son
and three daughters
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IN OLD ESTABLISHED retail boot and

IN OLD ESTABLISHED retail boot and
shoe business for sale, established 50
years, doing safe, conservative bust
ness: stock about $1,000, can reduce to
$4,000. Only reason for selling owner is
compelled by outside bushes to be alb
sent through May, June and July of each
year. Located in one OF the best bust
ness towns of this State. Population
1850. One exclusive shoe stock in town
beside this. Address e." care Free
Press. 96t&w1t
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THE PRELIMINARY BIND.

us this an engagement rng?' said one
girl.
No" answered the other. You have
heard the phrase, a circle of acquaint-
ances?
Yes"
"Well, this is one. "-Washington Star.
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the New England
Agricultural Society will be held at IVES
leyan Hall, 80 Bromfeld street, Boston
Tuesday February 4, 1902 at II a. m, for
the election of officers and the transaction
of other business that may properly como
before II.
FRANCIS II. APPLETON, President.
LEANDER f. HERRICk, Secretary.
l3,2t&W,lt.
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SOUTH WOODBURY..

A large number attended the funeral Ut
Cartain Sidney II. Foster, which took
place at his late home on the 10TH the Rev
j. Edward Wright officinting. We served
an honorable career In the civil war, was II
man Of fire presence and becoming mod
esty. A successful school teacher for many
years, model former everything In and
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WEBSTER DICTIONARY for sale A.
good as ne Y. Clean enough for dealer
to sell again as rev. Good trade. Adj
dress w. W., care Free Press.
116t&29. W.T..
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frenent. He las left many friends out
side his family who will deeply regret his
demisc--A donation was given Rev C, r.
Coolidge in the vestry Monday evening"
Mrs. Lucinda Farfswcith has returned
fvpp1
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MAN AND WIFE wanted. Man to work
on farm. Good sevCr-room house for
sole use Of man and wife. This is good
place for the right kind of people. Adj
dress and give references, Farmer, care
Free Press. 11,it&w1t.
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For Sale.

FINE ESTABLISHED MILLINERY
BUSINESS for sale in town of $3.50. No
opposition, VIII sell at sacrifice If
sold at once. Cheap rent. Best oca-
ton and Hnest store in town. Address
IS" Care Free Press 136t&w1t.
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting of tho stockholders
of the Farmers and Mechanics SAVINGS
Institution and Trust company for the
election of trustees, will be held at the
banking house of the Merchants National
bank of burlington, Vt, on Wednesday,
January %, 1902, at 10 o'clock a. m.
l.. f. WOODHOUSE. treasurer.
Burlington, Dec. 81 1901. 305,1t&2jw4t
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MAN AND WIFE wanted by the year, to
work On farm 5. q. sails, South Bur
lington. 29Wlt.
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ONE CENT
WORD.

Advertising in this column one cent
word, each insertion. Copy may be changed
every week. Cash in advance required.
No advertisement taken which is less than
twelve words. two lines. Special terms TO
advertisers using from go to 1000 lines
within twelve consecutive months.
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WANTED-One horse power tread row.
err, with circular and drag saw attach
ments Give full description. condi ion
it is in, and lowest cash price Nd
dress NJ. Z. Davis, Waterbury. vt.
gSW u.
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ONE GOOD AGENT wanted in each sec
ton of Vermont. For an article Low,
novel and practical, having Il ready sale,
should he in every home, store office
and factory. Big money for workers.
Address General Agent, Lock BoN rs
Springfield, VT - W.T..
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l. OR SALE-Small house and one acre Of
land in Williston, II mile from postofiice
school and railroad station. Cash price,
$3.50. For particulars address A T.
King, Burlington, VT. 295. de- WI
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FOR SALE-Two stacks of stock hay. ".
s. Kellogg, East Charlotte. 29w1t
FOR SALE. Brand new six octave Estey
organ, walnut case, and a beauty
great bargain for some one. If YOU
want 1t, write at once to NJ, F.. Davis.
Waterbury, VT. G9w3t
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eeth Extracted

HDsUIuteIy WITHOUT FHfH.
The only office in Burlington where YOU
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used by no other person. No pain; no
danger; no after effects.
DR.. L. HAZEN,
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COMPETENT COOK wanted. Mrs. Howe,
400 South UniCn street 12,d&wtf