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But of all the songs that have ever been
written none has ever been able to put
life and courage into tired disheartened
boys, whether in blue or gray, as when
the fife and drum took up -
The National tribune., 1902-11-13

j. H. Mitchell. Sergeant, Co l. 47th Ill, Veterans
Home Cal
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
MORRISTOWN.

b. Douglas is steadily gaming.
M. F. Batchelder visited at E. Douglas
last week.
Chas. Clapper visited his parents in Hyde
Park Sunday.
Ansel Barrows and Mr.. Morse of Stowe
were in town Monday.
Rev. and Mrs r. W. Collins of Moscow we're
guests at e Douglas Tuesday of last week,
going from there to Albert Douglas Wednes-
day.
The exercises at the church Christmas Eve
vas enjoyed by full house. The program
consisting of music and reeitatOns was well
rendered. Judge Powers gave very inter-
estng and helpful talk supplemented by
check to be used in repairing the church The
program was completed by the distribution
of gifts which were abundant. Altogether
the evening was decided success
Monday afternoon pair OF horses belonging
to A. j, Sherwood ran away from near John
Bests to the Corners, where they were
A load of wood he'd been left beside the road
Saturday night and Monday morning the
young son of Mr.. Sherwood htched the
horses TO the sleds. The sledb being frozen
down, the horses failed to start the load and
the young man went behind the sled to as
sist them with a lever. The horses had gone
but few feet when the sleds cut off the road
and overturned. The frightened horses
started with the forward sled for the Corners
DR.. Stevens was called and after an examna-
tion announced that the injured horses
would be laid up for several weeks.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
CADYS FALLS.

Mrs. L. j. Smith is seriously i'll with the
grippe.
Mrs. j. II. Wilson visited at Chas. Miners
Sunday.
Miss Dennis Town is enjoying a we'll earned
vacation.
Fred Miner has recently visited friends in
Bakersfield
Pearl Brigham is working for Whitney in
the saw mill.
Little Everett Newcomb has had to have
his leg reset
Sylvester Wood has finished his wood job
for l.. j. Smith,
A nice party and a enjoyable time at the
Christmas dance.
Erwin Lilley and family spent Xmas at
Chas. Whltcombs.
Fred j. Miner is going to work for james
McCuin of ohnson.
A. Il. Calkins has been doing some inside
repairing in his store.
Quite a party are anticipating the New
Years Ball at Jeffersonvlle
Joseph Sherman and wife visited friends in
johnson the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs, Holsaple spent Xmas. with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Cook in Morrisvne.
Frank Potter who has been having another
attack of pneumonia is reported better.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Terrill spent Sunday with
her sister. MrS A. Bachum in Centeryille.
In the word contest Frank CaIkins won the
prize, having formed about $50 words from
the letters in centrifugal.
Bert Potter of Hardwick was called home
on account of his brothers illness He vail
remain for fe8 days longer.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
Church Mites. .

The W. G. r. u. will meet Tuesday,
Jan. 6, at 2 p. M, at the home OF
Mrs. Il. j. Marvin. Mrs. A. f. Whit
ney and Mrs. E. II. Blake will have
the program in charge.
The annual business meeting of the
NJ. e. Ladies Aid Soclty will be held
at the home of Mrs G. A. Morse next
Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 4 p. N. A
good attendance is desired.
The following persons have been
voted into the mem bership of the
Cong'l church ana will be received
into fellowship next Sunday
ON CONFESSION OF THEIR FAITH
Chauncy Story, Miss Orpha Story, Miss
Blanch Eoss, Mis- Sarah Barrows, ISIS Caro-.
line Brackett, Levi Munson, J ohm Stiles
BY LETTER
Alvah Smith, Miss L. A. Smith, O.
Il. smith, Mrs. Cora Smith, Mrs Philo Hill,
Mrs. Geo. Whitney, NJ. B. Eaton.
The following children are also to
be baptized =
=. Walter, Frank and Jennie Isham, and
Clifford Barrows.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
GARFIELD.

E G. Kinney was in this place Sunday.
Mrs. Chas. Thompson, whose illness was
noted last week, is better, but still very low.
Mrs. F. B. Noble and daughter, Frances,
went to Hardwick Saturday, where they in
tend to spend a few weeks at the home of J.
W. Noble.
Mrs. Edward Davis is in Eden, caring for
! her niece, Mrs. Anthony DcGInDis, who is i'll.
Miss Edith Ives of Eden is doing her work
during her absence.
The Christmas tree 10 connection with the
! Sunday School vas held Thursday night,
with appropriate exercises The singing by
the children was especially good. The Sun
day School received a large box, containing
many useful gifts from the Boys Gospel Army
of Rutland which were well appreciated.
Many and useful were the presents received
! and the decorations were very attractive.
Harry Davis came near having a serious
accident Monday, As he was crossing Big
Pond with load of logs the ice gave away
letting himself and horses into the water. He
quic ,ly got out aud called for help his broth
er Will, being at work about a y mile dis.
tant, came quickly to his aid and was sent
for help. Leonard Sulham, who heard the
cry for help, was next to reach the place and
he came just in time, for without bis help
Harry could not have kept the horses from
sinking before further aid arrived. When
Viii returned he was accompanied by Sher-
man Faruham, Albert Ellsworth and two of
the Leach boys and by their united efforts
the horses were soon eXtricated from their
perilous situation aud taken to tae barn of
Mr.. Farnham, where they were vigor.
ously treated for about two hour to prevent
any i'll effect from their cold bath Harry
and Will devoted the afternoon to extrcat-
ing their sleds and logs from the pond
They arrived at home soon after dark very
cold, wet and lame, hut thankful that things
were no worse They wish through this
medium to thank all those who so kindly
and promptly came to their aid.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
Week OF PRAYER.

Week of Prayer will be observed as
usual by union services in the NJ. E.
and Cong1 churches. Following, is
the program for the week. (
Jan. 6, I'd Tim. 15.--Prayer for
increasing zeal for the salvation Of
individuals.
Jan. 7, Matt. 33.-Prayer for grace
and wisdom to apply the principles
of Jesus to the life of our times.
Jan, s, Phil. 13, IA Prayer for 8
more hearty allegiance to the per.
sonal Christ.
Jan. 9, Matt. %, 10, 2O.-Prayg
for worldwide christianity.
The services for Jan. 6 and Z will
be held in the Methodist church and
those for Jan. 8 and 8 in the Cong
church. Services begin at Z D. m
All are cordially invited.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
How to Disinfect sickrooms.

The following is a refreshing disin.
fectant for sickroom or any room that
has an unpleasant aroma pervading it:
Put some fresh ground coffee in a sau.
Ger, and in the center place a small
piece of gum camphor, which light with
a match. AS the gum burns allow suffi-
Gent coffee to consume with it. The
perfume is very pleasant and health
full, being far superior to pastilles and
very much cheaper.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
FAIRFAX.

Curtis Wheeler lost a valuablecow recently
Mrs. A. G. Brush fell and broke her shoulder
recently.
Miss Adell and Lee orion are at home for
the holidays.
Justin Crown passed Christmas with his
parents at Essex Junction.
Mr. and Mrs Goodyear were at North Fair
fax Christmas day with Mrs Goodyear's
brother
The condition of Mr.. Ruggles who is ill., is
improving slowly. Dr.. F. A, Petite is the
attending physician.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
WORTHWHILE.

Charles Davis began filing his ice
house this week. Pss
C. E. Palmer, the tailor, il moving
to his new rooms in the ID oVu block.
The Selectmen have granted FL. d.
Bryant, our newly appointed deputy,
an auctioneer's license.
Another invoice of those famous
western horses will be received here
by Fred Smalley Jan. 5.
Small is Offering mems all wool
sweaters for 9Sc. They are manu-
facturers samples and great bargains.
Judge Powers went to New York
City last Saturday to be present at a
meeting of the directors of the Rut-
land railroad.
Attend the masquerade at Acad
envy Hall this evening, under the
auspices of the students. A pleasant
time is assured.
O. D. Choate has been in Franklin
county this week on business con
nected with his real estate agency
here. He is a hustler. IN
There are advertised letters at the
postoffice for Charles Dutton, G.
Gober, A. Il. Jones, FL. B. Keeler, K.
j. Weldon, Mrs. Fuller Smith.
Rev. DR.. Booth will go to East
Fairfield Friday to attend the funer-
al of Mr.. Lucas M. Story, who IS
known to many in this place.
Miss Nellie Hadley has resigned her
position in the Messenger office and
goes next week to North Troy, where
she has a similar position in the
Palladium office.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. HoIbrook of
Hyde Park were guests at the home
Of Il. Waite Christmas day. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ferd Gauthier and Miss Anna
Gauthier of the same place partOok
of the festive bird at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter st. John ia this place.
DR.. G. S. Leach has moved from the
Fancher house to his apartments in
the Drown block. His new rooms
are pleasant and easy of access and
will make an ideal place for an Office.
The doctor and A. N. Camp will
occupy sleeping apartment on the
same floor.
Remember the fremen's ball at
Town Hall, MorrisviIe, tomorrow
evening. YOung's full orchestra of
eight pieces will furnish music Sup.
per at The Randall at about II
o'clock A concert will be given by
the orchestra, commencing at eight
clock. Full bill, including concert,
ball and supper, will be 81 co. Con-
cert tickets, 25 cents.
F. W. Sault of the Messenger office
has accepted position with the
Essex Publishing company of Essex
Junction and will begin his duties
there next week. He will have charge
of the mechanical part of the bust
ness. Mr.. Sault and family have
been in Morrisyille since the III
stallation of the Messenger plant
and made many friends who will re-
greet their departure.
Installation of the newly elected
officers of j. NJ. Warner Post and j.
M. Warner W. r. C. will occur on
Saturday evening, January 3rd,
1902. at 1880 p. m. A cordial invi-
tation is extended to the members of
the Sons of Veterans and the Ladies'
Aid Society to be present as the
guests of Warner Post and W. r. C.
The regular meeting Of Warner Post
will be held Saturday evening at 1880
p. m. sharp, that the necessary bust
ness Of the post may be transacted
before the hour for installation. A
| full attendance is desired
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
Worthwhile, VT, Dec. 80, 'O2.

TO improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion, try a few
doses OF Chamberlain's stomach and
Liver Tablets. MIR. j. II. Seitz, of De-
troit, Mich, says, "They restored my
appetite when impaired, relieved me
OF a bloated feeling and caused a
pleasant and satisfactory movement
OF the bowels" There are people in
this community who need just such a
medicine. For sale by Hall & Cheney,
Morrisville. Every box warranted.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
Sale Begins Saturday Morning.

will mwnter Clearance
dand marked own OF
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31

A CARD.-We, the undersigned, do
hereby agree to refund the money on
a 50.cpnt bottle of Greene's War
ranted Syrup of Tar, if it fails to cure
your cough or cold, We also guar
antee a 25-cenU uoUtle to prove salts
factory or money refunded.
Hall & Cheney, Dwnell Pharmacy; C. P.
Jones, Johnson W. l.. Bennett Eden Mills;
Z. Douglass, Morristown; c. C. Fisher, North
WolcOtt
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
How to Make Pineapple jam.

Peel the pineapple and cut into tiny
dice. Weigh and allow to every pound
of fruit three-quarters of a pound Of
sugar. Put the fruit in the kettle at
the side of the range and bring slowly
to the boil. Stir often and at the end
of three-quarters of an hour add the
sugar. Boil for fifteen minutes, skim
ming often. Cook for a minute more
and turn into glasses.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31

When staining floor, don't forget to
apply the stain with the grain of the
wood, never across it. A good oak stain
is made by putting two ounces of Amer
lean potash and pearlash in quart
bottle and filing it with water. In US
ing take care that the mixture does not
ter. Use an old brush, for it will spoil
a good one. Keep the. bottle well corked,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31

Decanters or dulled glass bottles
may be made literally as bright as new
by cleansing with raw potatoes and
water. Scrape the raw potatoes into
the bottles, fill with cold water and al
low this cleansing solution to remain
in them for several days.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31
Annual Meetlnu.

Annual meeting of the First Con
gregational Society of Morrlstown is
hereby warned for Monday evening,
Jan. 5, 1908, at 1870 O'Clock, in the
vestry, to transact the following
business:-To elect officers for the
new year, to hear and act on report
OF Treasurer, to take action in re-
gard to the pulpit supply and pro.
vide means for paying for the same,
and other expenses of the society; to
do any other business proper to time
and place.
j. ARTHUR ROBINSON. Clerk.
Morrisville, VT, Dec. 80, 'O2.
At same place and date at $50
O'Clock, annual meeting of the Pew
Owners Association To elect officers
tor the new year, to hear and act on
the Treasurer's report, to provide
means for the care of the church as
regards repairs and insurance.
j. ARTHUR ROBINSON, Sec'y.
Morrisville, Vt, Dec. 80, 'O2.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-12-31

Put in frying pan one tablespoon
full Of butter. When it is hot, add one
cupful of cold boiled hominy cut very
fine; then add one cupful of grated
cheese and two well beaten eggs.
Sprinkle with pepper and cook until
thick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-22
Somerset S. j. Court.

The case of Searle, appellant from judge
of probate. was concluded, Friday even
ing, when Judge Spear listened To the ar
gumcnts Of counsel. Decision is with
held.
Saturday morning, the action of Smell
VS.. Seavey. appellant, was tried to the
second jury. This was an action for dam
ages caused to plaintiffs sleigh by horses
of the defendant, appealed from the trial
justice court 4 verdict was rendered for
the defendant. John w. Foster. Esq, for
plaintiff, F. L. Ames. Esq, for appellant.
No other civil matters came before the
court. Saturday.
Davis C. Pierce of West Forks. was ar
raigncd upon a nuisance Indictment.
pleaded guilty. ana was sentenced to pay
fine Of $500 and costs, which was paid
Following is the list of indictments re-
ported by the grand jury. Friday night:
John Heating of Skowhegan. two indict-
mentS, breaking and entering and lar
ceny: William Henry futile of Smith
field. throwing waste into stream; Ida NJ.
Adams and Augustus Cone of Skow hegan n,
adultery: Henry Il. Armstrong. Jackman.
common seller; w. j. Bradbury. Fairfield.
two indictments, common seller and
drinking house and tipping shop: Amidec
Pierce. Edward F. Pumlow and John ID.
Symonds, Skowhegan, three indictments
each, common seller. maintaining nuis-
ance, and keeping drinking house ana tip
ping shop; Rufus Burns. Pittsfield,
Charles F. Horn. Bingham. William How
ara, Arson. Cephas nj. Hilton. Madison.
Frank G. Kendall SeIden G. Scammon
and Trueman f. Witham. Fairfield. Harry
L. Williams. Hartland. three indictments,
same offences; George Washburn. Canaan.
drinking house and tipplinS shop; Henry
Washburn, Bingham, two indictments.
common seller and drinking house and
tipping shop: William Weeks. SEowhe-
gan, common seller; Warren futile ana
Chas. II. futile. Skowhegan, three in
dictments, common seller, nuisance and
drinking house and tipping shop: Edwin
+. Smith. Harmony, nuisance and com
mon seller; Charles II. 'Spauding Har-
mony, common seller; Everett Il. Quint.
New Portland. nuisance and common
seller; Davis c. Pierce, West Forks. NUS
ance; Charles A. Fairbrother. Norridge-
wock. nuisance and common seller: Ste
nhen G. Durrcll. Flagstaff, common SET
Ter; Frank NJ. Cotton, Fairfield. common
seller; Charles Brown, Harmony, tipping
ShOu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-22
EVIL FOR GOOD.
Gave Men Ride and so Cents and Then
Was Robbed.

AS Mr.. owens. who works for the
Anterior Clothing Co. in Watervillc
and boards in this city. was returning
from Il trip to Mercer. Sunday even
ing, he tried to do kindness for
stranger by giving him Il ride and 30
cents for lunch and lodging and was
Choked and robbed of s. in return.
Mr.. Owens was driving home III
top buggy and was about half way
between Fairfield Center and Fairfield
when he overlook a man on foot. We
offered the chap ride. which was &C
cepted, apparently very gratefully, as
the man seemed to have very sore
feet. All went well for a while arr
the hobo. thinking he had good
thing, asked for money to secure 6
lunch and lodging. Mr.. Owens agreed
to the proposition and handed him
30 cents.
Then came the trouble. AS. Mr.
Owens was buttoning up his coat after
bestowing part of his hardearned cash
upon the man, the ungrateful fellcG
sprang upon him, choked him severely
and. going through his pockets. seized
s. bill, jumped out and disappeared.
Mr.. Owens drove rapidly to town.
Ioln olIlccT fidF1lnStOn OF Iile HiitiIT
and the two went back to the scert.,
but were unable to find the chap.
They returned and looked around tn"
village. but found nothing. Then. az
ter putting up his team at Abner
Wards where he boarded. and as ne
was on Burrill street. Mr.. Owens saw
his recent guest on the Electric Read
track. He followed him down to the
car barn, where the man took to the
travelled road. Mr.. Owens then has
tened back for q team and an officer
but was unable to secure a team. Sc
word was telephoned to Watervillc 70
look out for the highwayman.
The chap was of medium height
heavily built, had ragged moustaCne
and was rough looking. He wore q
dark SLOUGH hat and his coat was torn
up the back. He walked as though
his feet were sore. Have you seen
bim2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-22
A New School to Be Opened.

Owing to the crowded condition of
the schools at the New Mills and
Plummer street the school committee
has decided to open the school on tn
second floor of the school house at tae
New Mills which has been discontinued
for some time because of the scarcely
of scholars in those grades. Now it
is found necessary to make a division
Of the third, fourth and fifth grades.
and Miss Pearl Moore of this city has
been engaged as a teacher in the new
department. 1t has been necessary TO
have a dividing line at the most cen
trail place and one which will equaliZe
the number of scholars to attend the
three grades AT the Plummer street.
street school and at the New Mills
and Maple street has been chosen as
the dividing line. All scholars in the
third, fourth and fifth grades living
or Maple street and all streets be-
tween Maple street and the New Mill
will attend the New Mill school. This
will take in Water street from Maple
street 10 the New Mills, Washington
street from Maple street to the New
Mills. Central street from Maple stree;
to the New Mills and the entire length
of High Hoiborn street. so scholars
living on the above-named streets VIII
attend the New Mills school. The
school will open, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-22
THE NEW ELECTRIC ROAD.
Commissioners Hear No Objections to
Route Being Approved.

The decision of the railroad commits
sioners in regard to the Gardiner
street railway will doubtless be given
in a few days and it is awaited with
considerable interest by the citizens
generally. The railroad commissioners
arrived in this city on the forenoon
train. Saturday. and drove over the
route of the proposed road with the
promoters and engineer who had in
charge the surveying of the road. On
their return a meeting was held at the
Maine Central depot. giving those who
had any objection to the road ample
opportunity to speak. No one appeared
for that purpose and the commissioners
next met in the A. @. u. ". hall where
an explanation was given the board of
aldermen in regard TO the link in De-
pot square at the junction of Main and
Water streets. After a wait of some
length to hear the objections of any
who had them to make on the non-1p-
pearance OF such the meeting was
finally adjourned. II is expected that
the commissioners decision win fol
low shortly. as this was the last meet
ing which will be held in reference to
this road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-22
"EunonG the Breakers"

IF we could have had a day like this.
yesterday, what fair we might have
had" said a Winslow man, Saturday.
But the good weather had to be wasted
50 far as the fair went. but it was i'm
proved All right in the evening, when the
drama Among the Breakers" was pre-
sented in the Grange hall by local talent.
There are some fine amateur actors in
the Winslow Grange and some of the best
of them were in the cast, so that the pro
auction was very creditablc ana very
much enjoyed BY the large number that
attended.
There was another lecture on cooking
in the hall for the ladies i'm the after
noon, and a bail game was played be
tween the Myrtle Street School Alumni
team Of Watcrville. ana the Winslow
High School team. which resulted in a
victory for the former by a score of IA to
=. These with the play in the evening
made up the entertainment for the day,
the play being TIE drawing card. The
following is the cast
David Murray. keeper Of Fairpoint light
Larry Divine, his assistant.
Hon Bruce Hunter, T.. l.. Hodges
Clarence Hunter, his ward,
George r. Fuller
Peter Para era ph. a newspaper reporter.
Bert Clifford
Scud, Hunters colored servant.
Arthur Bassett
Miss Minnie Daze, Hunters niece.
Nellie Fuller
Bcss Starlight, cast up by the Waves .
Hattie Fuller
Mother Carey "A reputed fortune teller,
Rose Garland
Biddy Bean, an Irish girl.
Sadie Morrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-22
Greene keene,

Greene Keene. who had been i'll with
cancer of the throat for the past four
months, passed away at his home on
lower Main street, Saturday morning.
Mr.. keene was born in Winslow in the
year 1884. and was therefore Go years
of age. Tie came to Fairfield when Il
young man and lived here nearly all
of his life. He was the son of Mr..
and Mrs 4. Il. Keene. Thirty-seven
years ago he was united in marriage
to Elvita Gerald of Benton. To this
union four children were born. two sons
and two daughters. Three of his chit
dren stiil live and are residents cf
this town. They are Mrs. w. +.
Palmer Mrs. G. H. Chapman ard
Harry keene.
Mr.. keene attended the Baptist
church for many years, until illness
kept him from doing so longer. He
was good neighbor and good citi-
zen and will be much missed in this
community.
A widow and three children three
brothers. John w. of this town. VIII
liam s. of Augusta. Emerson of Bow
doinham, and two sisters. Mrs. William
Holmes and Mrs Mahlon Written of
this town, survive him.
During his illness he was tenderly
cared for by loving hands. and much
sympathy is extended to the bereaved