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ORANGE COUNTY
RANDOLPH

Brigham creamery paid &c cents for
March butter. and the Cooperative paid
% cents for butter fat
Lillian Knowlton Is to teach in the
Adams district this spring and Miss Cath
crime Benham is to teach at Post Mills,
where she went Saturday.
J. w. Ford and Amy Ripley Of this place
were married last Thursday.
Fred Drew opened school in the Lamson
district Monday.
Miss Emma Moses is to teach in district
No. Is, North Randolph, this spring.
Leon Drew has sold his blacksmith shop
and business here to Edward George of
Bethel, who took possession Monday.
Marcott d Hayes have bought the Alex
ander place in Rochester Hollow of about
30 acres for $500
AT the annual meeting of Phoenix Lodge
No. 2s held Tuesday afternoon. the follow
ing officers were elected, appointed and
installed: A. j. Huse. W. M. X. T. Parker
S. W.; Geo w. Scott, J. W.. j. o. Clevc-
land, Jr., treasurer; l.. Webb, secretary;
r. G. Angel S. D.; l.. p. Booth j. D.: the
Rev. Geo. O. Howe. chaplain; f. S. Whit
comb, $. s.; John Tewksbury ]. s.; S. s.
Whitcomb, tyler; Il. A. Thacher, organist
Arthur Proctor Is seriously i'll with rheu-
matte fever.
Mrs. f. j. OBrien of Somerville, Mass
is spending a week here with her mother
Mrs. Thomas Carr.
Mrs. John Mudgett died at her home or
Central street Monday. The funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon. the Rev. j. w
| Coffin of East Braintree officiating. The in
| termcnt was at East Braintree Mrs
Mudgett had been in very poor health al
winter. She leaves n husband and one
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Pride of this place, be
| sides several grandchildren.
The concreters have arrived and are
making Improvements on the walks of tn,
l.oa
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MORETOWN.

Mrs Thomas Neill and her sister from
Waitsfeld visited their sister. Mrs Arthur
Nell Friday.-Mr. and Mrs. j. u. Bidgood
returned from Waterville Thursday -Iast
week Wednesday evening q farewell recep-
ton was given to the Rev. and Mrs G..
A. Emory. Nearly hundred gathered
there to show their love and esteem. They
left $25 for Mr.. Emory in money and gifts.
The young ladies presented them with 50
In money. All spent a social evening and
hope they may return some time in the
future.-C. +, Eddy and wife from Stowe
were in town Friday.-Frank Graham of
Montpelier was in town Friday.-Mrs.
James Algier went to Burlington Friday to
visit her son, Earl who is in the hospital
there.-Mrs. Russell Sawyer and Mrs.
Frank Johnson are sick.--Mr and Mrs.
Charles Sawyer of Barre are in town this
week.-Daniel Phillips Is with his sister,
Mrs. l.. Wilcox this week.--Harry Bruce
came home Saturday from Montpelier SEMI
inary.-There was a dance Friday night at
the Naples hall Twenty-six couples at
tended.--The new pastor. the Rev Mr..
Wells. occupied the pulpit last Sunday
The ladies' prayer meetoing Is to be held at
the home of Mrs. Curtis Guyett Friday
j. w. Taylor and daughter, Helen, went
4 Montpelier Monday.-Mrs Frank Bait es
of Waterbury, visited her sister, Mrs. Ray
Atkins. Saturday.-Mrs Allan Bruce and
her daughter, Mrs. Bennett of Waterbury
visited Mrs. Sidney Atkins Friday.
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ESTATE OF MARY WALTON STRONG.
col on ESTER

MARCELLCS A. BINGHAM.
e wet Judge.
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WINDSOR COUNTY.
BEL HELL,

A Clement club has been organized here
which already numbers about one hundred
members. The leading movers in the club
the M. A. Moody. E. A. Markham. Will
lard Brooks and Col. Edward Gilson.-The
Whitcomb high school ball team played
their first game at Randolph Saturday and
lost by the score of Z to 1.-The Rev. ]. w.
Miller returned Saturday from week S
absence at the Methodist conference, Mr..
Miller has been appointed to the care OF
the Methodist Church at Bethel for the
coming year and will act as supply for the
Methodist Churches at Gaysville and Lynn
pus. He was accompanied from the con-
ference by the Rev. E. r. FELTON, of upper
New York state who preached at the Meth
odist Church Sunday.--The Rev G.. II.
Wells returned Saturday from two
weeks vacaton.--John II. Noonan, a law
Yer of Enfield. n. H.. has been visiting
friends in town the last few days. Mr..
Noonan lived with Mrs. NJ. Il. Harrington
while attending the Whitcomb high school
and while studying in the law office of T.
II. Edgerton.-Mr. and Mrs. Il. y. Smith
will move to Bellows Falls this week, Mis-
Smith formerly Mrs. Fred Wheeler has
always been a resident of Bethel and Mr.
Smith has during the last ten years con
Quoted q grocery store here. They go to
Bellows Falls to be with Mrs. Smiths two
sons. who are employed by the Boston &
Maine Railroads.&c. l.. Pratt the new pro.
prietor of the Bethel Tavern gave ar
opening ball at his hotel Friday night.Th'
attendance was not as large as expected
but, every one reported good music, gooc
supper and a good time. Music was fur.
nished by Gilsons orchestra.
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EAST RANDOLPH.

John Ferris has so far recovered from
his illness as TO be out again,-Miss Marion
Huntington has returned from Boston
Clarence Granger has hired out to C. S.
Hall for the season. He began work on
the 18th inst.-Mrs. c. s. Hall is reported
as much better.-Carl Pierce of Royaltor,
is with his brother. II. A. Pierce, The lat
ter has been confined to the house with
the grip. but is again able to be out.-Mrs
Horace Kent has returned home after an
extensive visit to her daughter, Mrs. II. A
Manchester, in Randolph Beth
Heath has returned from her visit to re-
latives and friends in Royalton.- Charles
Clifford and family left California on the
2lst inst, and expect to arrive in Randolph
the eth.
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BET Hell.

The special town meeting was held at
two o'clock Monday afternoon, its main
purpose being to vote special tax FOR
paving for the new iron bridge A tax OF
10 cents was moved, which was amended
to read 30 per cent, and the last men
toned amount was voted. The remaining
business was to consider whether the
town should bring action against the Elec-
trio Light Co., but a motion to adjourn
was made and carried town hall was
well filled Monday evening for the Glenn
ent rally, about three hundred people being
present in spite of a steady rain. +. y.
Markham presided and spoke at some
length in introducing the Hon. p. w.
Clement. MIR. Clements address was well
received by hts audience,-W. Fl. Blossom.
who has for the last two years assisted
Charles Hopkins in carrying on his large
farm on Royalton hill. went to Boston
Tuesday, where he has secured employ
ment on the street railroad.-Robert Soper
has secured employment with the Harlem
Transportation Co. of Glens Falls, N. Y.
Leon Baker, classmate of Soper at the
Whitcomb high school, is working for the
same company.-The w. II. S. ulee club
gave several selections at the Clement
rally Monday evening. The club has been
under the careful training of Miss Edith
Greene during the two last seasons and
shows great Improvement 1t will give its
regular annual concert at the town hail
Wednesday evening.-Mrs Maria Sylves-
ter has received from the Aetna Insurance
Co $78S Insurance on the life Of her late
husband, Merrick Sylvester.-Miss Mary G.
Wilson left for Brockton. Mass, Tuesday,
where she will visit her sister, Susie Il.
Wilson
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CHELSEA,

During the month of March Orange Coun-
ty creamery received 1859 pounds of cream
and 234,39l pounds of milk from which
were made 12,6SS pounds of butter for
which were received S3.S4l12. Current ex-
penscs. including Cne-half cent per pound
reserved $277.7S. Patrons were paid q cents
per pond for butter fat.--Monday and Tue
day last Mr.. Frank z. Williams of New
York city, special agent and examiner of
United states rural free delivery service.
was in town inspecting and laying out a
rural free delivery route over the west
half of the town from Washington line to
Tunbridge and also examining candidates
| for letter carriers. 1t is earnestly hoped
that this mail route will be established for
IL will greatly accommodate large indus
trious and intelligent farming population
Chelsea meat market occupied for some
months past by Arthur c. Slack has been
sold to Robert A. Lyon.-Miss Ethel S.
Folsom of Tunbridge has been engaged
to teach the summer term Of school in for
mer district No. 10 located upon the STRAIT
f,rd road Among the candidates who took
tn" examination for rural mail carrier were
John b. Corliss and Scott w. George.-The
Rev. A. j. Eastman has completed his UNI
dertaking of getting running water from
John b. Bacon's field into the parsonage
and the barn adjacent.-Lewts G. Beck
with. aged O.. who has been sick for many
months died last Monday morning. In re-
| cent years he owned and managed saw
mill and grlst mill two miles below Chel-
sea age.-William A. Hood has torn
down the old L part OF the Buck house at
the upper end of Chelsea village, formerly
owned by the late Henry Cabot, and in
tends to build upon the same spot-While
at work for Mr.. Hood last Wednesday
tearing down his building George f. d.
French ran a nail into his foot and though
he pulled out the nail his foot swelled and
panied him 80 that he had Drs. Smith and
Corwin come Thursday and lance the sore
from which there ives considerable matter
discharged He Is now doing we'll but DIR.
Smith considers that had the injury been
neglected a few hours longer blood poison
ing or lockjaw might have resulted.-War-
rem L. Bugbee of Hartford and George l..
Bugbee OF Nashua, n. H., were in town
on Thursday last. the former being appoint
ed guardian of his father. Erastus Bugbee
to whom legacy of some thousands has
recently fallen by the death of his brother
Jonathan Bugbee of Philadelphia, Joseph
H. Edwards and his wife. whom he recent
~ married in Virginia have arrived &c
spend the summer at their farm on West
Ilill.-E. =. George. Jr.. Of West Fairlee
accompanied by his friend, John Mum
was in town Sunday as the guest of Cash.
Ter n. N. Mattison.-Mary Sargent
the wife of AZariah Barnes, farmer. liV
ing on West Hill. died on Saturday last
after long and painful sickness aged 81
years. Until the fatal ailment was discov.
cred last fall Mrs. Barnes had been a re.
markedly strong and healthy woman
rarely efficient in her home and family
duties. Besides her husband. three mar.
ried daughters Mrs. G. Clinton Bowin
Mrs Ernest NJ. Young, Mrs. John w. Bur.
bank and two unmarried daughters sur.
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WATERBURY,,

T.. +. Bamforth. who was injured Satur-
day by being thrown from his new auto
mobile is still at Mr.. Atwood's residence
at Bolton, not being in condition to be
moved He did not lose control of the
machine, as at first reported, but had a
fainting spell. and while In an unconscious
condition turned the machine, and running
off a bank about eight feet high ran
through a wire fence and out into a field.
Mr.. Bamforth was thrown out and the top
of the machine, weighing 1900 lbs. struck
him on the breast bone. He lay for some
time in an unconscious condition, but upon
recovering got up and stopped the machine
which was still running, and put out a
blaze on the leather apron in back Of the
seat. He was found lying on the grass
and was carried TO the residence of Mr.. At
wood. DR.. G. 8. Bidwell states that he
cannot tell at present how severely Mr..
Bamforth is injured. There are no bruises
bone received such a blow that it was
pressed in, injuring him internally.
The Rev. +. A. Smith. the new pastor
of the Methodist Church, conducted the
services at the church Sunday. He was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. d. Evans over
Sunday. 1t is expected that he will move
his family here this week.
Oscar w. Watts of Waterbury Center
passed away suddenly at his home on Sun
day. He was at Waterbury village Satur-
day afternoon.
The Winooski Valley Agricultural assO
citation have made arrangements to hole
their coming fair on September l6. II anu
Is. The new management intend to make
the fair a success by making the necessary
repairs on fences. buildings and making 8
premium list that will please the farmers
and encourage them to carry something tc
the fair
G. L. Moody has sold part interest ir
his brick business to Evan Evans. and
what will be known as the Waterbury
Btick company has been formed.
Mrs. Shampo passed away at her home
on High street Tuesday at the age of Il
years. she was sister of Thomas Norway
Il. e. Bamforth has been brought from
Mr. Atwoods home In Bolton to his HON,
in town. He is rapidly improving. and II
is thought that his injuries will not prov
serious. His automobile was damaged Il
the amount of about S10n.
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WORCESTER,

The Congregational Church which has
been closed for several months was opened
Sunday Mrs. Lasher officiated and great
~ interested her audience. She will remain
until a regular pastor Is secured.-The Rev.
j. llsey preached his first sermon at the
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday and
made a favorable impression-The Rev.
William Atkinson, who has so ably officiat-
ed at the Methodist Church for the past
two years will move with his family to
North Hero this week. They will be greatly
missed in this communicates. Stephen
Gillett of Calais is very i'll at the residence
Of George Ripley.--Mr. James at the Put
nam upper mill Is very sick.-Mr. and Mrs.
A. ]. Chase of Mortified visited friends in
town last week.-Mrs.. Henry Cummings OF
Lane aster N. H., was the guest of Mrs.
Hopkins at H. p Blodgetts part Of last
week.-C. w. and Elton Taylor with Jess
Wiley and Herman Carr of Barre spent
Sunday in town.-Eugene Buck IL working
in Stowe.-Fred Jacobs has moved into one
of the Vail tenements
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RICHEST Err.

Mrs Van Dyke has been called to
Massachusetts to care for her daughter
Lucia, who is very sick.-The news has
been received here OF the death of the
widow of George KnowltOn of Brattle-
boro He died only few weeks aso.-The
Rev Mr. Yerkes has been appointed again
as pastor OF the Methodist Church here -
Daniel Coolidge OF Randolph was In town
last week.-Mrs.. Maggie Henry went to
New York city Saturday for few weeks.
Martin Kidder returned to Tufts College
Saturday.-Mrs Oscar Martin has return
ed form her trip to Boston.-H. IL. Cush-
man has gone to Boston. His wife ac-
companied him as far as Penacook, n. IL.
e. Martin was In Brandon SATURDAY.
Mr.. Sawyer wa. called to e 80 on las
week by tho illness of his wife.--William
Cook was at home over Sunday.-Mrs.
John Nichols has gone to Boston for a
few weeks.-rhe infant child OF Mr.. and
and Mrs. Homer Belding died April IL
1t Is expected that the train will run reg.
ulsrly again by the hrst Of May.--Mr. Nc
Cray was at home with his family over
Sunday.--Dr. Campbell has gone to North
Adams for a few days.-Charles Hulett
has returned from Florida, where h
spent the wlntcr,-Brownson and .a
have traded farm for saw unl anO
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ESTATE OF MARTHA J. SUMNER OF
BURLINGTON.

STATE OF VERMONT. the Probats
Court for the District of Chittenden:
To a., persons Interested IN the estats
OF Martha J. Sumner, late of Burlington,
in said district, deceased.
GREETING:
Whereas. said court has assigned the
18th day of May next for the settlement
of the account Of the executor of the last
will and testament of Martha j. Sumner.
late OF Burlington in said district decreased.
and for a decree Of the residue
Of said estate to the lawful claim
ants of the same. and ordered
that public notice thereof be given to all
persons interested In said estate by pub
fishing this order three weeks sue cess!vely
previous to the day assigned, IN the Bur-
lrgton Weekly Free Press, a newspaper
published in said district
Therefore. you are hereby notified t. ap-
pear at the Probate Court Rooms in Bur
linPtCn, Vermont. on the day assigned.
then and there to contest the allowance
OF said account IL you see cause. and to
establish your right as heirs legatees and
lawful claimants of said residue.
Given under my hand this 2nd day Of
April l9v2
MARCELLCS A. BINGHAM.
&c vet Judge,
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WILLIAM E. HARRINGrON'S ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT. District of Chit

tcnden, SIS.
The Honorable the Probate Court for
the District of Chittenden.
To the heirs and al persons Interested
in the estate of William +. Huntington,
late of Burlington, in said district, de-
ceased. -
Whereas, application hath been made 10
this court in writing by the administrator
of the estate of William f. Harrington,
late of Burlington, in said dis
5rGt Se4GT pssyns for bd senoF
the real estate of said deceased. including
the widows interest therein, represent
ing to said court, that it would he bene-
fetal to the heirs and all persons interest
ed in the estate Of said deceased. to sell
the whole Of the real estate OF said de-
ceased. including the widows interest
therein, and convert the same into money.
And bringing into court the consent and
appreciation in writing, of all the heirs to
said estate residing in this State, and set
ting forth the situation Of the real estate.
and assigned the 9th day of May 1902,
at the Probate Court rooms. In said dis
trict to hear and decide upon said appli-
catton and petition, and ordered public
Interested therein by publishing said or
der together with the time and place OF
hearing, three weeks successfully In the
burlington Weekly Free Press. a nswspa-
Of those persons interested in said estate,
all which publications shall be previous
to the day assigned for hearing.
Therefore YOU !, are hereby no ,, to
place assigned. then and there in SAID
court. to make your objections to the
granting OF such license. II you see cause.
G.yen under ny ny hard and at the Pr9bats
100. MARCELLCS A. BINGHAM.
43w3t. Judge
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SOUTH ROYALT0N,

Moody p. Cove and wife have returned
to Plymouth. n Holm Fenton IL the
night operator at the station nOw.-M. n.
Hazen has purchased the land of Mrs.
Janet Flint on the east side of the Sharon
road.-At the annual meeting of Rising
Sun Lodge, No. I, F. and A. NJ. the follow
ing officers were elected and appointed
w. NJ, George JOY; s. W., f. j. Fish; j.
W.. II. FL Hayward; s. D., Leon II. Rich
ardson; ]. D., Hoyt Knight; S, S., J. q
Ashley; J. s., ]. H. Hewitt c., M. S
Adams: NJ, NJ. ]. Sargent; T., A. II. Lamb
The Rev. w. Fl. White, the new pastor
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church held
his first service here Sunday.-Mrs. ID. l.
Burnett has been in Bethel for several
Iays.-Thc large pipe organ at the Congre-
gational Church is being repaired.-L. V
Nichols has moved to Gaysville.-Dr D. l.
Burnett has sold his house and lot to tho
Rev. Charles Il. Flint of Guildhall DIR
Burnett has leased the premises and viii
continue to have his office and residence
there as heretofore.
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STATE OF VERMONT, the Probate Court
for the District of Chittenden
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Mary Walton Strong, late of Colchester,
in said district, deceased
GREETING:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the
18th day of May next for the settlement
Of the account of the administrator of the
estate Of Mary Walton Strong. late ot
Colchester. in said district deceased.
and for decree of the residue Of
taii estate to the lawful claimants OF tho
sonle, and ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interes ed
in said estate by publishing this order
three weeks successfully previous TO the
day assigned, in tho Burlington Weekly
Free Press. d newspaper published In said
district.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified to ap-
pear at the Probate Court rooms in Bur-
lington, Vt. on the day assigned, then and
there to contest the allowance OF said
account II you see cause, and 10 establish
your right az heirs. legatees and lawful
claimants OF said residue
Given under my hand. this 18th day Of
April, 1902. -
MARCELLUS A. BINGHAM.
2.w2t. Judge.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
BARRt.

John Matheson, the lad who was acct
dentally shot Wednesday afternoon, was
very comfortable Friday and his recov-
cry Is expected.
James NJ. Harmon, aged 20 years, died
Thursday from complication of diseases.
He leaves a father, three brothers and one
sister, all of whom reside in this city. The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon
from st, Monica's Church.
Miss Maud M Whitcomb, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs, j. A. Whitcomb, was united
in marriage Friday evening to Henry W.
Paine Of this city, by Rev. Effie X. NJ.
Jones. After a short wedding trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Paine will return to this city and
will reside at the home of the brides par
ents on North Main street.
Mrs. George Young. who has been visit
ing in Aberdeen. Scotland. returned home
Saturday, accompanied by Mrs. James
Reid, who will reside here
Miss Alice b. Gates and Herman A.
Shepard were united In marriage Saturday
evening by the Rev. J. A. Sherburne The
latter Is keeper Of q. local restaurant
The office of first constable which was
declared vacant two weeks ago Is the cause
of good deal of difficulty just at present.
At city council meeting Monday night
Mayor Melcher made an Intellectual al
tempt to appoint John Nicholson but the
appointment lacked several votes of being
confirmed. Former Constable Buchanan
was asked to turn in whatever books and
papers he has relative to the Office and his
accounts were audited Tuesday afternoon
by the city auditors
A. o. Smith, who Is attending the Uni
versity OF Vermont. will finish his college
work May ] and assume position in the
Bethlehem, Pa, Office of the Lackawanna
railroad.
William N. Mcqueen, well-knowu
granite manufacturer, who has been in
business in Barre for the past 10 years
died Tuesday afternoon Of consumption
aged 43 years. He was member Of Clan
Gordon o. S. c. and the knights of Pyth.
las The funeral will be held from his
late home on Averill street tomorrow af.
ternOon at o'clock
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LOWELL.

Media Pudvah has taken possession of
the farm lately purchased of Brown and
Skinner. Joseph LaBounty, who has been
on the farm moves to Albany.-Mr. and
Mrs. c. II. Mix gave whist party We'd
nesday evening. Fruit and cake were
served for refreshments.-Miss Dora
Pudvah closed her labors with Geo. H..
Davis of Barton, where she has been for
the past year. After short visit with
her parents she will go to Maine, where
she has employment.-Schools through
town began April q, with the exception
of the Laclair and Cello districts, for
which teachers are not yet supplied.-D.
A. Wakefield of Westfield visited his
mother. Mrs. II. II. Newton, Saturday and
Sunday.-The w. r. C. meets with Mrs.
E. p. Wellman Saturday afternoon, April
26.-The remains of James Bedell a for
mer resident, were brought here for burial
April l9.-MisS Susie O'Rourke of Derby
teaches the school in the Powers district.
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RANDOLPH CENTER,

Clinton Tullar is at home sick from his
work In Northneld.-Miss Sadie Logan re-
turned from Boston last week. John Pratt
has sold one of his horses to l. N. Chase
of Randolph. a. Pratt and family will
go TO Burlington this week to reside.-W
j. Pratt was in Barnard last week on bus
iness.-Isaiah Dompeir has returned from
the hospital and Is to work for II. D. Tracy
a few weeks.--NIrs. c. II. Hebard visited
Mrs. f.. y. Wheeler last Saturday. "A par
ty of young people were at II. D. Tracy's
last week Wednesday evening. cake coffee
bananas and apples were served.-Mrs
Holbrook is sick and under the doctors
care.-Mr. and Mrs. A. H.Tracy visited his
son, II. D. Tracy last Saturday.-M. C
Rowell has bought j. A. Pratts herd oil
COWS,