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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
Tbs Sick

Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Cunningham are
not improved.
Mr.. +. c. Ninde is better and would
have been out yesterday had it not been
for the slush
There is a decided improvement in Mr..
Vim. Tansilrs condition.
The young child OF Mr.. and Mrs. W.
W. Stairs, who has been very sick, IL i'm
proving.
There is a slight Improvement in Mrs
II. w. Proctor
Mrs. Sarah Cole is better.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
Methodist Revival.

Good congregations attend the revival
services now in progress at the MethO-
dist church. There is much interest
evinced. Rev. Geo r. Tyler has con
Quoted the meeting so far without the
aid OF another minister, but Rev DIR. }.
W Duffey, presiding elder OF the DISTRICT
will arrive today, Tuesday, and will
preach every night during the week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
W. ]. snellinRs' Funeral.

The funeral Of Mr.. W. J.Suellings took
place from the Baptist church Sunday
evening at $3.50 o'clock, Rev. DR.. }. 5
Din officiating. Lodge No. %, X. OF z
of which deceased was a member, at.
tended in body, and the interment was
made in the City Cemetery. The pail
hearers were: AIessrs. l.. Harry Baker, d.
b. Edinger, J. Wilmore Cox. Edward
Stone. Geo. J. Goudman and Herbert L.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
The sRouNr- HOG.
He Did Not See Els Shadow.

Farmers prepare to go TO ploughing
at once. as Sunday was Grounding
day. and his bogship, when he emerged
from winter quarters at high noon, was
unable to see his shadow on account OF
this heavy clouds which obscureed the sun
IIthere is anything in the ground hog idea
the farmers can now sing, The winter
ia over lilo for the harvest daysA
SUNDAY evening a high wind blew rom
the west which drove the clouds away,
and the sun was seen for the fret time In
a week Yesterday was clear and cold.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
BAPTIsTs
Annual Church Meeting Treasurer Il. T.
CTisuond Resigns.


CTisuond Resigns.
The annual meeting Of the Fredericks-
burg Baptist church was held last sun
day night. Notwithstanding the incem-
ent weather. the congregation was
large. which showed that the members
were deeply interested Various com
mittces submitted their reports, showing
that a large amount OF work had been
done during the year, and that all the
departments OF church work were pro.
crossing. The reports were very crafty
ing to those present The committee, 10
whom the resignation OF Hon. IL. I. Girls
mond. az treasurer of the church, was re-
ferred recommended its acceptance TO
take effect frat of March. lie has faith
fully and efficiently served the church in
that capacity for nearly twenty
years. having succeeded the late George
". Sarnett
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
Mr flames oarpar Die, auaasnlY

Mr. James Carper, OF Winchester, who
has been residing here with his daughter,
Mrs. G. A. Gore, was taken suddenly on
Yesterday morning by the rupture OF a
blood vessel OF the lungs, and died in trn
minutes lie was in his usual health on
Sunday night and retired early. He was
"a wears old. His remains will be taken
10 Winchester today for intC1 ment.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
z, C. HELM,

ARCHITECT and BUILDER
will furnish plans and specifications
and take contracts for all kinds OF
building work. All work guaranteed
TO be satisfactory. A sample OF my
work is the Enterprise Building. Cor
respondence solicited.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
Ban Browns Trial.

The second trial OF Ben Brown, charged
with burning the barn, etc OF Mrs NJ. A.
bowman last year, commenced yester-
day at Spotsylvania, Judge X. f. Waller
presiding. Messrs Lee J Graves and A..
I. Embrey represent the Commonwealth
and Judge J. r. Goodrich the accused.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
MARRIED IN BALTIMORE
Morgan Ingram.

Miss Fannie Ingram, OF Baltimore
and Mr. J X Morgan, an employe OF
b. J. Marshall. of this city, were married
mt the home OF the bride, in thatcity, last
week They will return from their bridal
trip this week and reside on lower Main
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04

Connections at Fredericksburg with H., =.
h T. r. r.. and Weems steamboat Go. At
Orange with southern and Chesapeake
Ohio X. K.
The only line 70 the Charlottesville and
Wilderness Battieields.
Eastern Standard Time. Daily except sun
day. W. II. RICHARDS, jeu. Manager.
Train No. , leaves Orange the 4th Monday
4 n each month at 3 =. NJ.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDING
MATERIALS.

keep all kinds of North Carolina and
Virginia Lumber, dressed and undressed,
Shingles. Laths, Sash, Doors, and Blinds,
Lime. Cement, Calcine Plaster, Plasterlng
Hair, Building and Paving Brick, Tin
and Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails. all
kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry Paint,
Linseed Oil. Turpentine, Dryer Narnish
and Lewis's White Lead, Paint Brushes
of all kinds. Window Glass and Putty,
builders Hardware OF all kinds, Tar
Roofing and Sheathing Paper.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
Stops the Cough and work. Of the Cola

Laxative Bromo QuiniDe Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay
Price % cents.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
Had MiIIi0nOoIIarPoIicv

Frank II. Peavey had paid two
premiums of s4S. $50 each Was
insured by the New York Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company
April 28. 1900 To be paid at
once.
New York, Dec go Frank n Peavey,
of Minneapolis, one of the million-dol-
lar policy holders in the Mutual Life
Insurance Company of New York, died
to day of pneumonia He was insured
by this company April IS, 1900, the
annual premium being s4S.5eo. He had
paid two premiums. The claim Will be
Immediately paid.
The above item in Tuesdays
papers shows what the
Mutual can do.
ROWLkTT & 6 ;0LkiCk,
AGENTS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-02-04
POTOMAC. FREDERICKSBURG AND
PIEDMONT RAILROAD.

Schedule for 1902
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
RHEUMATISM CURED AT LAST.
Good News For All Who Suffer With
Rheumatism, Free.

To all who suffer with rheumatism
1 will gladly send free the wond erful
story OF how my mother was cured af-
ter years of suffering, together with
the most elaborate treatise on Rheu-
matism ever published.
No matter what your form of Rheu-
matism is. whether acute, chronic,
muscular, inflammatory, deformant,
Sciatic, neuralgia, govt, lumbago, etc
no matter how many doctors have
failed in your caSe-nO matter how
many SO-called ''Sure cures" you have
tried-I want you to write to me and
let me tell you how mother was cured.
am neither Doctor nor a Profess
Sor-simply a plain man of business
but have a CURE for rheumatism,
and l want to tell everyone who suffers
with Rheumatism all about it. l wish
to be clearly understood, and trust
that all who are suffering with this
terrible disease, however apparently
beyond the reach of cure. will write to
me this day and / will send you by
i
peal especially to the 'chronically ill'
who are wearied and discouraged with
''doctoring" and to those who have
been cast aside as ''incurable." All
you have thought about Rheumatism
may be wrong. Let me tell you our
experience. Surely, if you have Rheu-
matiSm, or have a suffering friend, it
will pay you to investigate my offer,
anyway, and prove for yourself these
claims make.
Send me your address today-a
postal card will do-and 1 will mail
you this wonderful story. If you have
any friends suffering with Rheuma-
tism no matter where located, send
me their address, and will mail them
a copy. My address is VICTOR
RAINBOLT, Bloomfield, Indiana.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
DR., MaIIett's Restorative Cordial.

Puritles the blood and regulates the
kidneys and liver. Cures ScrOfula,
boiIs, erysipelas, eczema, salt rheum.
cattarrh, hives, pimpleS, rheumatism,
syphilis, venereal desease, and skin
eruptions, irregularity and inflammation
Of the kidneys, biliousnesS, sick head
ache, Indigestion, dyspepsia, Irregular
ity and constipation Of bowels, sink
ing sensation, fiuttering of the heart,
lack Of energy, nervousness, sleepy
and drowSy feeling, dizziness, and
loss of appetite. 1t strengthens and
builds up the most delicate system.
1t is a pleasant laxative. Cures hab-
itual constipation, relieving the bOW-
els of all impurities, cleansing the
system effectually. It's action is mild
and soothing. prevents fevepS, and is
pleasant tG take. 1t deals with the
disease as it exist. removes the cause
and rebuildS the broken constitution.
1t has been tested by thousands of
people, and found to perform almost
miracles 1t may be taken by old and
young of both sex. Ladies whose del
icate system requires remedy that
will act gently and be entirely safe
under all conditions, should take It.
1t will give you strength, new life
and ambition. ! on should not delay
but go at once and SECURE bottle
Prepared only by Dr.. |. F.. Ma llett
PhiilipSburg. Kansas. PRICE S1.0Q.
For sale by Wilson s. Athey and }. L.
Mccormick & Co.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
tharles L. Harris. defendant

ia the above itied action. greeting: Ynu are
hereby notified that o the 18th day Of November
4. d 1902. Ea'.ics J SpsngtnbS re HsrTis. plsia
if IN the ab0ve en- led arii m fed her petition
in the OF the rltsk of he DISTRICT Cont of
Phillips county slate "f Kansas against you as
qnires to answer tbs said petition on OF before
the 7-h J OF sanaaFF. 4 p - 3, or eaid petit
ton viii he taten true ard Judgment be
rendered in OF saii plaintiff AID against
Won for v"rce- di~-nlying the marital rela
tinrshj0 pnw II ng between you and the
said plaintiff AID for decree and Judgment for
aInony agsiHsl Won and la herzf4v.,r and for the
costs Of = ( sa'd suit 8fsd for Fuch 9th. snd
further relief 10 The said con- : al he deemed
equitable and just for b in ssis pefirion
EUEIcE j. SPANS ~ BERG ii ARRGs plaFnfif
BY hpraatt rney " II PRATT
Attest. W A BARON. Clerk OF the District
oart Of Paili'ps county. Kansas
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
COUNTY NEWS.
Long Island.


Mr.. James of the hub was over Sun
day.
George Young returned from Kan
sas City with five cars of feeders.
Our teachers who were at Colby re-
port good time.
Miss Eunice Killebrew visited the
hub on Friday. Bert taught her
school.
Miss Maude Watson who teaches at
Agra spent Sunday at home.
Frank Dietrich and Roy Scott have
gone to California.
The firm of Ayers 81 Bailey will
soon move to Red Cloud.
Joe Shelton shipped several cars of
stock last week.
Tannahill and Wagner shipped out
five cars Of hogs and cattle.
Miss Minnie COnley came home from
Norton County High School during
Thanksgiving.
Miss Carrie DIETRICH, who has been
visiting in Nebraska for several
months is now at home.
Joe LuSby Sundayed at Almena.
Some wonder what is the attraction
but we have promised not to tell.
Thomas Lusby will sell at auction
on Tuesday. He has rented his farm
for three years, and will visit during
the time.
Miss Vera Lusby will leave for Ore
gon next Friday her parents live
there.
A large load of poultry passed thro
here Saturday it was bought by east
ern parties.
Misses Case and Mathews, of Norton
visited the PowellS over Sunday.
Mrs. Romic has almost completed
repairs on her new house.
A new house maiden at the home OF
Mr.. Gillispie's.
Rev. J. T. Miller occupied the Luth
ern pulpit Sunday.
Uncle Johnnie Rogers Sundayed at
home.
Joe Weeks has bought the Ayers
property and will soon occupy the
same.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
DIR. MaIlett's Lung Baisam.

Cures coughs, colds, Group, hOarSe-
ness, Whooping cough, Bronchitis, in
fiamation of the lungs, sore throat,
splitting of blood, loss of voice, asthma,
quinSy, influenza, tickling sensation
in the throat, dry backing cough,
pains and soreness of the chest, diff
cult breathing, and consumption,
where the dreaded disease has not
already advanced beyond medical
aid. Clergymen and speakers will find
this medicine valuable, as it acts di-
rect upon the throat and bronchial
tubes, removing the phlegm, and
renders the voice clear and distinct,
1t gives instant relief, it matters not
how severe your cough may be it is
soothing and healing to the throat
and lungs. It is perfectly harmless,
and pleasant to the taste, and gives
almost instant relief. 1t is ackn0W-
edsed to be one of the most reliable
medicines made for the throat and
lungs. 1t throws of all the offended
matter, clears the lungs of all i'm
purities and leaves them in a healthy
condition and leaving the air passages
free besides invigorating anti strength
ming the general system. It saves
life. Prepared only by DR.. 1. f
Mallett, Phillipsburg, Kansas. Price
so cents.
For sale by druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
SCHOOL REPORTS.

Report of school in Dist. 81, for
month ending November Is, 1902.
No. days taught Is.
No. pupils enrolled 8.
Average daily attendance
No. OF cases OF. hardness 0.
No. OF visitors 4.
Names of those neither absent nor
tardy, Ada, Laura and Julia Swisher,
and Bertha Miller.
Good work done.
AGNES WAMMAC1, Teacher.
Report of Dist. 81, for term of three
months beginning September 1St, and
ending November 25th.
No. pupils enrolled Is.
Average daily attendance 10.
Those not tardy Hazel BlakeSley,
Claudia FurgeSon, Minnie and Belle
Knauber, JULIA RICHARDS,
Teacher.
Report OF Hillside school in Dist. 20
for month ending November %, 1902.
No. days taught 10.
| No. pupils enrolled y.
Average daily attendance a.
Those neither absent nor tardy,
Lola Meyer, Anna and Nora Nicho Is,
Movd Smith and Evelyn COPELAND.
LOTTIE PHILLIPS, Teacher.
Report OF. school in Dist. Is, for
month ending December 5, 1902.
No. days taught Is.
No. pupils enrolled %.
Average attendance %.
Those neither absent nor tardy,
Arizona Allen, Anna and Martha
Johnson, Jessie Morgan.
Those not tardy but absent once,
Bessie, Esther, FIoy, Maggie and
Nellie Morgan.
Those tardy but not absent, Ray
and Glenn Morgan, Anna Levine.
Department good and scholarship
fair.
No. visitors ).
MARY EDWARDS, Teacher.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
Publication Notice.

Ii the District Court of Ph lips county, Kansas
EnDioe J. Sparger berg Harris plaintiff
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
nANAGER WANTED.

We desire to employ trustworthy
lady or gentleman to manage our bust
ness in this county and adjoining ter
ritOry. Our house is we'll and favor
ably known. $4,000 straight cash sal
airy and all expenses paid each week
by check direct from headquarters.
Expense money advanced; preyios ex-
perience unnecessary; position perma-
nent. Address,
THos. J. COOPER, Manager,
1910 Caxton Building, Chicago, Ill.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
Free For The Asking.

Our booklet, Told by a Doctor" a
discussion of the diseases of the digeS-
tive tract, and testimonials of humid
reds who have been cured of coDstipa-
ton, dyspepsia and stomach troubles
by the use of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
PepSin. Ii interested write today to
Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, Illinois
or see local Druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11

The Blue Front Restaurant is now
in shape to give you first class meal
for 20 cents, also pays special atten-
tion to lunches and short orders.
Baking in connection. We will be
pleased to serve you. Four doors
north of First National Bank. Open
till y o'clock at night.
B. A. BARRETT. Proprietor.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
Notice Of Final Settlement,

In the probate conrt. in the coun ty of Phillips
in the state OF Kansas
In the matter of the estate of ARA B. Clark
deceased.
Notice is hereby given IN all creditors and
other persons Interested in the above entitled
matter that I will. the 18th day of Dec
1902. make Gnal ssttIent Mt nf the estate of rzs
lark deceased. and will st that time. ap
ply To the prnb-fe conrt of Phillips county. Kan
-as, IN he discharged IS dIn distratrix of the
said estate. May ". BAEEK lnee lark)
AdRinistFatrix.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
Professional Cards.
W. q. BISSELL,

ATTORNEY
ONCE First door Eouth OF Herald once under
Philips County Bank. Law and abstracts.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11

Mr.. James of the hub was over Sun
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11

Joe Weeks has bought the Ayers
property and will soon occupy the
same.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
Creamery Report.

Amount received by different pa
irons for cream during month of Oct
.eber 1902 at PhillipSburg.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1902-12-11
THE HERALD CLUBBING Llsr.
.Perscribnd by Her Pbysieias,

:NeoStia Falls, Kans., Nov. ID 1900,
PepSin Syrup Co.. Monticello, Illinois:
q DEAR 'SIRs3-FOr almost fifteen
years suffered from indigestion and
last winter thought j would die. when
my physician, DR.. A. j. Lieurance. of.
this place advised my .tEyf1gs DIR. Cald-
wells Syrup. PepSln. which I did, and
two bottles cured me. ET not only re-
lleVed me, but cured me SO that, /
have not been troubled since. -
II any one should offer: me $500 for
the good Syrup P5oSin has done me,
would mt think Of taking it. No one
can take your medicine without being
conHfneeckof It's Fore than wonderful
cures !: / :recomnleHd it tn all my
friends: as a 1ayat3ve and# stomach
Fremedy: Yours gfafIt6de,
MRS. j. MORGAN.
EBEGGS esHiEKKY s COUCH
SYRUP cures coughs and colds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-23

Those unhappy persons who suffer f. Jm
nervousness and dyspepsia should use
Carriers Little Nerve Pills, which are
made expressly for sleepless, me- vous,
dyspeptic sufferers. Price rs cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-23

The suit of Henry Marsh against his
son-in-law, c. S. Wilkins, to recover Sl1
for labor, was tried before Justice Merri-
field Wednesday, Z. w. Gibson and H. G.
Barber appearing for the plaintiff and \.
f. Schwenk for Mr.. Wilkins. In Janu-
airy Mr.. Marsh was employed by Mr..
wilkins and was discharged. Soon after
wards he began work for Mr.. Wilkins
again. He claimed that the 81 was due
on the second enga cement. Mr.. wilkins
claimed that he made no contract with
Mr. Marsh except that he should work
for his board. The court rendered judge
ment for Mr.. Marsh to recover IS and
costs.
The Vermont Anti-Saloon League has
mapped out an extensive field for work
during the next few weeks and has en-
gagged some prominent speakers to de-
liver addresses. Rev. L. NJ. Keneston of
West Brattleboro will speak in Vernon
May 26, Williamsville May 81, East Dover
May 2S. Lawyer c. ]. Ferguson of Bur
lington will speak in Newfane June 6
and in Wilmington June 7. Rev F. f.
Marble of Brattleboro will speak in Wind
sor May 26, Ascutneyville May 81, Ludlow
May 2S. Rev. j. II. Reid of Bellows Falls
will speak in West Brattleboro May 90
South Londonderry May 81, Townshend
May %. Rev. F. l.. Foster of Cavendish
will speak in Putney May 81. Jamaica
May 2S, West Townshend May 90.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-23
VOTE FOR MCCULLOUGH.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Rev. r. X. Marvin will deliver the
baccalaureate sermon before the grad
uating class in the Congregational
church Sunday, June S.
Two more commencement honors
have been assigned this week, Earl
Arnold getting the class ode. and Miss
Alice Holden the cover designing for
the various programs.
The base ball team was defeated at
Greenfield Saturday, IA to 5. Because
of an injury, soon after Frost had
started in to pitch in Eamess place
Arnold was compelled to withdraw
from the game. This necessitated
putting Eames back into the box and
the Greenfield boys then solved his
delivery and won out.
The seniors spent Friday afternoon
on Newfane hill, the girls being the
guests of the boys. After spending
the afternoon in playing games and
exploring the grounds the party ad-
journed to Newfane. where two hours
were spent pleasantly with music and
dancing. Refreshments were pro-
vided by the girls. The class return
ed about midnight after one of the
most enjoyable days in its history,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-23

Runs COnant >. shay >. Brown 1. Harris. But
Ter, smart, Rchtmeyer 3, :. Frost , +. Arnold,
ANcrill. Arnold FIRST base ON balls oil Harris
l. oil Eames :; struck out. 10y Harris .. 10y
Eumes ; hattcrs hit, Conant. ANerill: double
plays, Conant To Smead, Smart to Smeid passed
ball Il. Frost umpire. Rex Brown.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-23
GRANGE NEWS.

The Grange sewing society will
meet Wednesday afternoon.
Next Tuesday evening the Grange
Dramatic club will give a musicale fol
lowed by dance.
Protective Grange entertained 1870
visiting members at their regular
meeting Wednesday evening. Eleven
different Oranges were represented
The visitors from the North, represent
ing Rockingham, Bellows Falls. West
minister and Westminster West,
came on the 4.35 train and returned
on a special car at 11.15 Twelve
candidates received the third
and fourth degrees, the third being
conferred by the women's team, with
Mrs. Fremont Hamilton master, and
the fourth by the regular officers, with
G.. W. Pierce master The marching
staff exhibited their usual fine work.
After the harvest supper there were
remarks by the visiting members. fol
lowed by an hour of dancing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-05-23
BRATTLEBOR0 LOCAL NEWS.
LODGE ROOM ECHOES.

A chapter of the Order of the East
ern Star will be instituted at Bellows
Falls next Tuesday.
Grand Patron ]. S. Weeks, Grand
Lecturer Hattie S. Taylor, Grand AS
sociate Conductress Mrs. Rosa Girls
void, and Mrs. Dora Bingham, con-
ductress of Bingham chapter, went
to Jacksonville Wednesday and insti-
tuted new chapter of the Order of
the Eastern Star.
Bingham chapter, Order of Eastern
Star, is invited by Golden Rule chap
ter of Putney to attend it's next an
nual meeting Wednesday evening,
May %, and to a supper after the
meeting. Any members who have
not reported intention of going can
secure transportation by giving name
to o. E. Randall. The party will
meet at Masonic hall at o'clock, as
the teams will leave promptly at $50.
Twenty-siX Free Masons from the
Brattleboro lodges visited the lodge
in Mortified, Mass, Wednesday. The
Master Mason degree was conferred
upon two candidates. Later supper
was served in the lower hall, followed
by number of short speeches. the
festivities ending after midnight.
The Brattleboro visitors speak en-
Enthusiastically of the pleasures of the
trip and of the hospitality of the
Mortified brethren. The Mortified
lodge is one of the oldest in the count
ry, and it's charter is signed by Paul
Revere as grand master of the grand
lodge of Massachusetts.
Bingham chapter, o. z. S., held a
regular convocation Tuesday evening.
Grand Patron J. S Weeks of st. Johns
bury, Grand Lecturer Hattie S. Taylor
of BrattleborO, Grand Associate Con-
duCtress Mrs. Griswold of Springfield,
District Deputy Matron Mrs. Fairman
of Windsor, were present, also Past
Ruth Mrs. Leland of Springfield, Past
Grand Matron Mrs. Pettee of Brattle-
boro; Mrs. Temple, worthy matron,
and Dr.. Fay, worthy patron, and sew
eral other members of Naomi chapter
of Hinsdale, were also present. A
fine supper in charge of Mrs. o. E.
Randall and Mrs. F, r. Vaughan was
served at $50 The tables presented
a beautiful appearance, being in the
form of a star, and decorated with the
appropriate colors, Two candidates
were initiated, the work being fol
lowed by remarks by the grand Of
ficers and visiting members.