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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
oratorieal Contest.

The third medal contest under the au-
spices Of the Rochester W. &. +. L. was
held at q. A. X. hall Friday evening. Nov
p.
Rev Frank f. Adams offered prayer and
spoke briefly on oratory as a power OF
moving others, and the opportunities
which are opening for the practice Of this
art.
There were eight speakers:-Helen Phil
ette Campbell, Louis Ives Hubbard, Viola
Clark Nerks, Bernice Adena Babcock,
Ethel Eliza prosser, Richard Steele Hub
bard. Fannie Alene LaFiam and Julia An
gIe Parmenter.
The committee, consisting OF Miss Ellen
Millar Ham, John Henderson and Hugh
Murdock, awarded the medal to Miss La
Flam. with honorable mention Of Miss
NerlSs and Miss parmentcr.
The speaking throughout was Of a high
order. Mrs. Laura kezer, president Of
the Rochester W. e. +. L., presented the
medal TO Miss IaFlam with appropriate
words. in which she expressed her pleas
ure at the success Of the contest and her
conviction that all would be Instructed
and benefited by the high principles
which had been set forth.
The intervals between the parts were
pleasantly occupied with Instrumental
music BY Miss Z. Walton and Mrs. II. II.
Cushman; vocal music by Miss +. l.. Mos
e. and BY the primary school, and with a
calisthenic drill by the intermediate
school. A large and appreciative audience
was present.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
ROYALTON,

Miss Alice Denison spent Friday in Ran
dolph.
NJ. A. Daniels went to Rowley, Mass,
Tuesday.
c. 7. southgate has sold his mare, Rena,
TO parties in Windsor.
The Peoples telephone has been put
into @. A. Laird's store.
L. s. Hayes from Bellows Falls spent
Sunday with Mrs. A. I. Danforth.
The Woman's club Will meet with Mrs.
W. L. Paine Saturday afternoon at 2:30.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hinkley visited at
j. r. Adams in East Barnard last week.
Edwin Doubleday from Baltimore, Md,
is with his mother and sister for week.
Mrs. A. II. Danforth went to Bellows
Falls Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving.
Or. w. l.. Paine was in White River
junction "Wednesday to attend a medical
meeting.
Ray southgate left Friday to accept the
position OF telegraph operator at Essex
Junction.
Miss Fannie Eastman left Wednesday
for her home in Bradford, where she will
spend her vacation.
Mrs. +. l.. Messer and son from Bethel
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Lyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. O. Miner from Brattle-
boro spent Monday and Wednesday
nights al the Cascadnac House.
Miss X. V. Marcy left Thursday for
Waltham, Mass, after having spent the
summer and fall at her cottage here.
Misses Gladys and Marion Lyman from
South Royalton came Tuesday to visit
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Lyman.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
EAST eRooKF.ELD.

Miss Lena Tucker of Washington is
visiting at NJ. W. Stoddard's.
+. L. Marshall OF Williamstown was
with his parents here last Sunday.
Joe Kingsley of Northheld, who has
been working for c. w. Bannister this
fall, has finished and returned to his
home.
Rev. f. f. Currier OF WiIliamstown
preached most aeceptably here again
last Sunday in the absence OF Rev. ID. III.
Strong.
DR.. NJ. 5. Marshall Of Montpelier came
last week for a short visit to her sister,
Miss y. ". Price, before starting for
California.
Edwin /. Hibhard. who has spent
several months at carpenters work in
Windsor. is visiting his mother, Mrs.
J. r. Edwards.
Mrs. w. w. Sprague and Miss Nellie
Ford of Randolph and Geo. !. Ford OF
Braintree came Friday to attend the
experience sociable and chicken pie
supper. which was decided success, and
from which the ladies realized $50.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
EAST BRAINTREE.

The Randolph Center band gives a liter
airy and musical entertainment Saturday
evening, Dec. 13, under the auspices Of the
grange.
Just received a full line Of horse blankets
which will be sold at prices hard to beat.
Call and see me before purchasing and
| win make you happy. At c. L. SMITH.
Singing school this week on Saturday
evening at 30.
Mrs. Emma French went Wednesday to
Randolph to Edwin Rising's to care for
his sister, Mrs. Ida Batchellor.
Ray Clough and Mabel Smith came to
their respective homes from the r. n. s..
Tuesday for the Thanksgiving vacation.
c. f. missionary meeting next Sunday
evening al 80. Topic, .'Ihe World for
Christi Leader, Mrs. Byron Wakefield.
Mrs. f. /. Clafiin and two sons, Hugh
and Wayne, went to Montpelier Thursday
and accompanied Mr.. Clafiin home Satur-
day morning.
Farewell service in the East Braintree
church by the pastor, Rev. j. w. Coffin,
next sunday morning. Service to COM
menee at II o'clock.
There win be service in the Braintree
Hill church next Sunday at 2:30. As this
will be the last service Mr.Gotfin will hold
previous to his moving to a new sphere Of
OF work, it is hoped there Will be good
attendance.
L. g. Flagg and wife Of Brockton, Mass,
arrived in town last Tuesday TO spend
Thanksgiving week with hls parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G.. W. Flagg. Lester G. Flagg is
general manager Of the Consolidated Ice
and Coal Co. OF Brockton, Mass. He re-
ports a coal famine for the coming winter
and predicts that coal viii bring at whole
sale so per ton before spring. Only one
car Of new coal has arrived for their com-
pany up to date, which took only few
hours to dispose Of.
A farewell dismissal service and social
supper on Tuesday afternoon and evening,
Dec I'd, in the church. Service to COM
mence at 2:30 tea at 4 80. Rev. G.. w.
Patterson of Randolph Center will be
asked 10 address the pastor and Rev. q. Il.
Ladd of Randolph the church and wor-
shipping congregation. Brief addresses
viii also be given by the local pastors, ali
of whom are cordially invited. A hearty
invitation to the public generally. Mr..
Coffin has received call to the Berlin
church near Montpelier which he expects
to accept.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
Tried to Settle Strike Themselves.

The hearings of the coal strike com
mission are interrupted because of an
effort which the operators and miners
made TO get together without pro-
ceeding any further with the inquiry.
The basis OF settlement was 10 include a
determined upon, but 1t will include a
hands, five per cent to time hands, a
nine hour day, fair weight and a time
agreement between both sides as to the
duration Of the schedule fixed. The
commission was 20 lend its assistance in
the way OF conciliation and the agree
ment, when reached, was to be approved
by the board. The railway operators APP
peared willing TO make this settlement,
but the independent operators protested,
the attempt failed and the commission is
TO continue its arbitration
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27

The funny papers have told,
time and again, how ii makes a
man feel 10 be shut up alone
with the children even for
few hours.
It's no wonder that nerve
troubles attack the mother for
she has the children all the
time. How can she help being
nervous, especially while the
little ones are making such con-
stant drafts on her energy?
No woman can endure the
strain of her housework and
two or three little ones unless
her digestive powers are OF an
unusual order. She can't man
ufacture force enough to stand
the strain.
We can suggest one thing
that will surely help her and IL
isn't a drug poison either. Ii
is Vinol, made by a remarkable
new process from that wonder
full remedy, cod liver oil,
true tonic.
Money back if you don't find
this true.
Drcvv &C. Leonard,
ID UGGISTS.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
WHAT'S GOING ON.
FIVE MINUTES WITH THE BIG
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
Mysterious Shooting in Paris.

Paris is deeply stirred over the Gore
tragedy. A beautiful American lady,
Mrs. Gore, visited the apartments of a
Russian nobleman, De Rydzewski, at his
invitation, he being confined by illness.
The two were friends, and il is said the
Soon a shot was heard and the Russian
ran out of the room, saying that the
woman had shot herself. She was found
on the bed, fully dressed, with a bullet
wound over the eye, and soon died.
De Rydzewski claims that in trying to
reach something from the table he
knocked a revolver onto the floor, which
discharged, the bell striking Mrs. Gore.
Suspicion prevails that the Russian did
the shooting purposely. The American
authorities have taken the case up, in
connection with the French officials.
The man has been discharged from
custody Professionally.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
Yale and partmouth Won.

The great annual football game between
Yale and Harvard, played this year at
New Haven Saturday, was won 3y Yale,
% TO 0. The New Haven team showed
all-round superiority, and clinched its
claim TO being the champion college
eleven OF the year. The game was wit
Manchester, n. H., the sane day, Dart
mouth beat Brown, u to 8, in close and
exciting contest. The football season
is practically over now. More interest
has centered in the game than ever before.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
MEsI RRookEIElp.

Edwin Boyce has gone to live with his
son.
Mrs. Darius Hatch went 90 Montpelier
Tuesday.
Mrs. Wesley Cram died early Monday
morning. several weeks ago she had a
shock and since had steadily Jailed. She
left a husband and two sons. The
funeral was from the West Brookheld
church wednesday.
Mrs. Edwin Boyoe died Friday morning.
Her death came A. e surprise 20 her family,
as il wss thought that she was better aud
was gaining. BAT early Friday morning
she had anot her shock and died In short
time. The funeral Was from the house
Sunday, Rev. j. W. Coffin officiating.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
Human Vampires cauaht.

Acting under information furnished
by the German consul, the authorities
OF Philadelphia have broken up what
seems to have been an organized traffic
in girls. From sources in Germany,
young girls, chiefly Jewish, were secured
for immoral purposes and distributed
among branch houses in this country. A
raid was made and evidence secured
against a number of men who were
arrested
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
Roosevelt Explains.

Considerable comment having resulted
from the appointment by the president Of
Byrne, a close friend of Addicks, to the
office of district attorney in Delaware, the
president has made a statement Of the
reasons that prompted the appointment.
He says that Byrne had been faithful
official and there was no reason why he
should not be reappointed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
Doesn't Respeet ola Aae.

It's shameful when youth fails TO show
proper respect for old age, but just the
contrary in the case Of Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. They cut of maladies no matter
how severe and irrespective Of old age.
Dyspepsia, jaundice, fever, constipation
all yield TO this perfect pill. 25c.
For sale by Drew & Leonard, Randolph
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
CATCHING Onto American Ways.

There has been a serious riot in Havana,
resulting from a general strike of the
trades unions OF the city with the excep-
tion of the street car men. The strikers,
being incensed because the car men would
not Join them, broke up the car traffic.
The mayor at first sided with the strikers,
but when President Palma threatened TO
interfere the mayor directed the police TO
stop the distur Dances, with the result that
a number of men were killed and many
more injured.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
Potter's Persecutors Immune.

The attorney general OF New York has
given his opinion that the Schenectady
Painters Union, which caused Potter to
lose his job on account of his member
ship in the state militia, cannot be held
for conspiracy, under existing law. IL is
probable that at the next session OF the
legislature law viii be passed that will
interfere with such doings.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
Trouble Brewing For ThIs Mormon.

Reed Smoot. one of the twelve apostles
of the Mormon church, is a candidate for
the United States senatorship from Utah.
His opponents are trying to diseredit him
because OF the polygamous relations that
are suffered to exist among high Mormon
churchmen.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
Head of krupp Works Dead.

Herr Krupp, head OF the great Krupp
gun works at Essen, Germany, the largest
manufacturer of war munitions ON earth,
is dead He was the third krupp to direct
these immense manufactures which em-
t,lov 9O ODl men
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
carrIe Taekles Bic Game.

At the New York horse how last week,
Carrie Nation created disturbance by de-
nouncing a bevy of Nanderbilts for their
scanty attire.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
The President's Message.

Much interest rs evinced in the forth
coming message of President Roosevelt.
The presidents advisers are divided as 70
whether he should recommend general
tariff revision OF net.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
AComardlv Revenae.

The saloon Of man whose two sons
were. non-union men during the recent
coal strike was blown to pieces Sunday
morning at Mahonoy City, Pa. The
family, who were asleep upstairs, es-
caped injury.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
Lvnchina in the North.

Indiana had a lynching last week when
a negro who had assaulted two women
was hanged to a telegraph pole near
Sullivan by a mob.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
His Claim To Fame.

Mai. Waiter Reed, the surgeon who
discovered that yellow fever WAS trans
mitted in Cuba by mosquitoes. is dead.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27
Ihe Bio SoeiaIist VOC.

The Socialist vote in the recent election
figured 10000 in the entire union. IL
was the largest in Massachusetts,,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-11-27

The big coal strike in France Is over and
the men have returned TO work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18

Smelling, and whom he had given a
home, the stranger telling him he
came from Illinois, where he had just
buried his wife, and was broken down
in health and penniless. This man
is missing, and it is the opinion of
the people living in the neighborhood
that the old man arose in the night
and entered Mr.. Humans apartments
with the intention of robbing him.
Mr.. Tuman was awakened and Il
pitched battle ensued. While the
men were fighting Mrs. Tuman made
her escape from the house, but was
followed by the old man, who, think
ing he had killed her husband. and
fearing she would inform on him. de
cidcd to put her out of the way also.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
is OFF FOR MuscoosE
Guy Bowman Leaves for New Home In In
dian Territory.

Guy Bowman Leaves for New Home In In
dian Territory.
Guy Bowman was around the city
this morning saying adieu to his
friends before departing for his flu
ture home in Muscogee, Indian Terri
tory. for which point he left this af-
ternoon, and where he is to follow
the real estate and loan business in
partnership with j. +. Darby, prin-
cipal of the Rock Island High school,
and others. Mr.. Bowman has those
qualities that are the foundation for
success i'm whatever vocation in com
mercial life the possessor might en-
gage. He il young man who has
worked hard and studiously. having
for number of years been identified
with the Wholesale drug house of
Hartz & Bahnsen company, and he
deserves the rewards that are sure to
eventually come to him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
Look Pleasant. Please.

photographer G. c. Harlan, of Eat
on, o., can do SO now, though for
years he couldn't, because he suffer
ed untold agony from the worst form
of Indigestion. All physicians and
medicines failed to help him till he
tried Electric Bitters, which worked
such wonders for him that he de-
clares they arc a godsend to sufferers
from dyspepsia and stomach troubles
UnrivaleS for diseases of the stom-
ach, liver and kidneys, they build up
and give new life to the whole sys-
tenn. Try them. Only soc. Guaran-
teed by Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
a Double Tragedy.

Mrs. Tuman was missing from the
house. but her clothes were lying on
the floor, and the question was ask
ed. Could she have committed the
crime and skipped out, or had she.
too. been murdered? \ search of the
premises could throw no light on her
disappearance until near dusk. when
Charles Sabbath, who had started
over the hill through the thick tim
Der for his home, found the nude
form of Mrs. Tuman lying on her
face at the top of the hill, about 100
yards from where her husband was
found. Her skull had been crushed
in, one of her eyes was out, while
her neck was badly bruised. There
were also several cuts on her left
hand. The body of the murdered wo-
man was taken to the city at mid
night and taken to Days undertake
ing rooms, and her husband is now
at the Hershey hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18

Twice in hospital, +. 4. Gulledge.
Vcrbena, Ala, paid vast sum 10
doctors to cure a severe case of piles,
causing ~ tumors. When all failed,
Bucklen'S Arnica SalVc soon cured
him. Subducs Inflammation, con
qucrs aches, kills pains. Best salve
in the world. 25c at Hartz IL UlIlc-
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
Boarder is Missing.

There has been living with the cou-
pie for the last three weeks a man
apparently So years of age, whom
Mr.. Tuman had met while at work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
SOCIAL DOINGS.

The browning event in the social
undertakings of the Emanon club
took place Saturday evening in the
form of a banquet at Black Hawk
Inn. Each member was allowed to
bring one friend, and the attendance
resulting was just large enough to
insure jolly good time. The ban
quet hall at the Inn was decorated in
the clubs colors, green and pink.
After the spread, which was of
sumptuous' proportions, temptingly
gotten up and served in approved
fashion by Mine Host Newberg, the
floors were cleared for dancing. and
the remainder of the evening was
spent N this diversion. Ogden's or
chcstra, stationed in bower of
greenery, east the spell of music
over the banquet board and later
stirred the feet of the dancers with
rhythmic numbers.
The Cinnamon club was formed in
1898 and originally was composed of
thirty-tNvo members, sixteen young
ladies and sixteen young gentlemen,
who united their efforts for the
purpose of carrying on dancing
ed both winter and summer series of
dances have been given regularly
and they have without exception
been successful in every particular.
Saturdays banquet was given
in celebration of the closing of the
summer series of dances. Each
member was presented with a pretty
souvenir as a keepsake. Following
is list of the present Emanon mem
bers:
The Misses Stella Kohn, Paula
Harms, Fay Warren, Gertrude Don,
Louella Stoddard, Helen Folsom.
Marian West, Mildred Dodge. Myrtle
Gilmore, Alma Holt, Amy Thompson,
Josephine Whistler and Stella Mel
choir; Mrs. James MacFic, and MesSrs.
Keith Collins, VIII Collins, Joe Work
er, Harry Larkin, Harry Smythc,
Charles Call. Norris Simon, Harry
Mitchell Dudley Marshall. James Mir
field, Simon Moscnfelder, Frank Fer
guson and George Porter.
The sociable of Sacred Heart
church, which was to have been Civ
en- on the church lawn this evening,
will owing to the state of the wealth
err. be given in the hall adjoining the
church. where refreshments Will he
served and an entertaining musical
program will be presented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
LII Needs Tonic.

There are times when your liver
needs a tonic. Don't give purgatives
that grippe and weaken. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers dispel all poison
from the system and act as tonic to
the liver. W. Scott, 531 Highland ave-
nue.. Milton. Pa, says: 81 have car
ried DeWitts Little Early Risers with
me for several years and would not
be without Them" Small and easy
to take Purely vegetable. They
never grippe or distress. All drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18

uis free Add. sterling Reecy Co. Chicago or NJ z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18

Constipation, bowel irregularity,
headache, dyspepsia, torpid liver. bad
kidneys. rheumatism, disorders Incl
dent TO sedentary life, positively cur
ed by Rocky Mountain Tea. the great
est American remedy. T. IL. Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
willing to publicly testlf!

We are willing to publicly testify
for Kid Ne-Oids. We know that Kid
Ne-Oids cured our kidneys and be-
ueve Kid-Ne-Oids will cure yours.
Mr r Eyman ara Broadway, Lorain. Ohio
Mrs e. L. Reeder. $40 Bank ST.. Lorain. Ohio.
L p. Coffey. broker. Anderson: Ind.
Soionon SAWYER, Jackson ST., Brazil, Ind.
r q Green, Grand Ave. Waukegan. Ill.
w p Beebe Centralia, III.
M w. e. Leftover. II 18th ST. Fon-du-Lac. Wis.
Sugar-coated tablets, soc. Try them.
T. FL. THOMAS. Leading Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
visitors Have Good Time.

\ large portion of the excursion
lists from Elgin, who, to the number
of GOO. came under the auspices of
the Elgin turner's, were at Huber's
garden in the afternoon. Upon their
arrival in the city they were met by
members of the Rock Island society
and shown about the tri-cities and
the nearby attractions. At noon the
visitors were entertained by the local
Turner's with dinner at Turner
hall. In the evening they departed
for their home city well pleased with
what they had seen and the enter
tainment that had been accorded
them. if not with the sort of weather
they had encountered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
Scene of the Crime.

The place where the tragedy took
place was on the old Sherfey farm,
about six miles northeast of the city
and mile and half from the river.
The cabin is situated at the foot of
a hill in a ravine and is surrounded
with heavy timber. just when the
crime was committed is not known,
but Mr.. Sherfey thinks it happened
Wednesday or Thursday night He
states that he, in company with an
other gentleman, passed the house
Thursday afternoon and there was
no sign of anyone around the place,
but he did not think anything of this,
surprising the parties might be down
near the river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-18
PROGRAM POSTPONED
Rock Island Maennerchor Plan
ming to Celebrate
Sept. 7.
GATHERING AT HUBER's GARDEN
Exercises Set for Yesterday .Aban-
Goncd on Account
of Rain.

Yesterday afternoons rain inter
fercd with but did not entirely pre-
vent the CARRYING out of the program
that had been arranged in celebra-
ton of the fifth anniversary of the
organizing of the Rock Island Maen-
nerchor In the face of lowering
clouds about three hundred people,
including a large representation of
the singing societies of Moline and
Davenport, gathered at IIuber's gar
den and at = o'clock the program was
begun.
After an hour the rain began fall
ing and an adjournment had to lee
taken to shelter. The crowd took
refuge in the dancing pavilion and
the program was abandoned. As it
was impossible to leave the place in
the face of the storm the singers rem
dered an informal concert for the
entertainment of the guests. 1t is
now being planned TO give the orig
inal program in full Sunday, Sept. Z.