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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1902-11-19
To the Public.

Al ow me to say few words in
2r"ise of Ghamberlain's Cough Rene.
Gy. | had Il very severe cough aud
cod and feared would get pneumo.
MIA. but after tax ing the second dose Of
this medicine 1 felt better. Three bot
ties OF IT cured my cold and the pains
in my chest disappeared entirely.
am most respectfully yours for health.
Ralph S. Meyers, 64.Thirty-seventh
ST.. Wheeling, w. Va. For sale by
ID. G. Lockwood.
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LIVINGSTON, Nov. l5.--J. + schmit.
assistant register OF he state land Of.
flee, was here Yesterday 10 make sales
OF state lands lying in this county.
From the fact that none of the land
was Offered for less than $40 per acre
no sales We're made.
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gu =, .f...t.! NJ s...i.c.

CHICO Sos. l..4,n. II. ar va
killed ana y dom men, women and
children more or less seriously in-
jured ia a collision tonight between a
Western Avenue electric train and a
Chicago, Burlington \ Quincy freight
train at Eighteenth street crossing.
4 motor and trailer, which made up
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In Honor OF Mckinley.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l3.--By direc.
ton Of the President the following
order has been issued The new mill.
tary post to be constructed in the
vicinity of Manila, Philippine slands,
will be known as Fort William Nc.
kinley, in honor Of the late President
Of the United States.
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C]egeland, and neither could prove
title to ii before an impartial iury.

title to it before an impartial jury.
There is not a single issue upon
which the party could make a fight
under Hill's leadership. He made a
record in the senate which would be u
milestone about his neck in any race
before the people. Ii he were "a new
man be might steal march ON the
voters. but he has been before the
public 20 long that his words and his
acts are familiar to ALL
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ces as shown BY said table.
After certifying to the results OF
said canvass, the board adjourned
sine die.
+. FRANK SAYRE, Clerk.
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found to be as shown in the above
table, and those persons were declar-
ed to be elected to the various county
offices for which they were candidates
who have the highest number OF votes
cast for them for their respective otti-
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"Hill is not available as a candi.
date. Not because his state failed 10
go democratic this year, but because
Bill himself has not gone democratic
for several years. He is credited with
the authorship Of the principle Il am
q democrat, but he borrowed it from
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county clerk. Ia the absence OF Com
missioner French, the county treas
urer acted in his stead as member
OF the board of canyassers, as provid-
ed by law.
The results Of the canvass were
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Proceedings Of the Board Of Cam
VaSSers.

Fort Benton, Mont, Nov. l3, 1902
Board met at 10 O'Clock a. m. as ;
board of canv vassers for the purpose
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Bryan Repudiates Hill.

LINCOLN, Neb. Nov. l4.-The idea
that David E. Hill is the democratic
presidential candidate in 1904 Is yio.
lently opposed by William J. BRYAN.
In the Commoner yesterday, Bryan
aayS.
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OF canvassing the results Of the gem
eral election held November 4, 1902.
Present, Geo. +. Lewis. chairman of
the board of county commissioners:
\. H. Reser, commissioners: ID. G..
Lockwood, county treasurer, and the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
Death Of Asa stephen BOYD.

Asa S. Boyd died at his home in this
village on Dec. 9th. He was born in
this town Dec. 49, 1871, oldest son of the
late Stephen and Susan Boyd. He had
three sisters, Frances, who married Titus
Stowe of Readsboro: and Esther, who
married Frank Ripley. and died four
years ago and Abbie. wife of Albert c..
Buell.. He had one brother, Charles F.,
a lawyer at Fulton, N. Y. He married in
1863 Mary J. Greene. who survives him. OF
this union one daughter was born, Ger
trude. wife of Representative Eli II.
Porter. Mr.. Boyd always lived In VIII
mington and has followed the occupation
of farming mostly.
He was possessed of a genial social
nature and enjoyed the companionship
OF his friends who in turn had much
merriment In his story telling and origi-
nal remarks. He did not seek public
positions but preferred to attend to his
own private matters. He was honorable
and prompt in his business matters and
believed in the principal of Is ounces to
the pound and 100 cents on a dollar.
Failings he had and who has not. His
death was caused from uraemia and his
symptoms were very similar to those OF
Judge Edward Titus, who died recently.
The funeral was held on Thursday at his
late residence. Rev. Mr.. Riegel, pastor
Of the Universalist church, attending,
burial in Riverview cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

Evidence believed to indicate murder
and robbery has developed In the case
of George. w. Clough of Amesbury,
Mass, whose body was found in the
road at Kingston. n. H.. Sunday. Elk
animation showed that the man had
a bruise on his head. His watch, and a
large sum of money which he was known
to have on his person were missing. Mr..
Clough was the superintendent of the
Amesbury almshouse. He left Ames-
bury for Kingston Sunday with a sum of
money to pay off some woodchoppers
whom he had employed recently.
The closest mayoralty contest in the
history of Keene was waged at the
polls Tuesday. Out of 1924 votes cast
James s. Taft, Republican, received
plurality of 10 over Arthur j. Holden,
Democrat 1t is said that the labor
unions entered into the contest for the
first time and supported the defeated
candidate. A still closer contest was
fought i'm ward g. where there were
three candidates for alderman. Oscar d.
Beverstock, the regular Republican nomi-
nee. winning by a plurality of one. The
new board of aldermen will stand four
Republicans to one Democrat, and the
common council II Republicans and three
Democrats. The mayor-elect is pro-
prietor of the Hampshire potteries. and
has served in the council, board of alder
men and as representative to the state
legislature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
WILMING TON.
Death of Mrs. Lucy 3. Pettee.

Mrs. Lucy Bartlett Pettee, widow of
the late DIR. A. l.. Pettee, died at the
residence of Mrs. l.. A. Wilder on Dec.
5th. Mrs. Pettee was born In Whining
ton on July q, 1911, and was thus 81
years of age last July. Her father,
Capt Perley Bartlett was a prominent
citizen of the town, living on the farm
owned by the late John c.. Newton,
where a family of ten children were
raised. In the death of Mrs. Pettee the
last one passes away. She was married
to Rolando Titus in 1893. OF the seven
wives. Arnold A., of Brooklyn. After
the death OF her first husband, she was
married to DR.. A. L. Pettee in 1Si7. Their
only child, Lyman F.. is a successful
business man in New York. Mrs. Pettee
was a woman of resolute purpose and
marked individuality. She was a most
devoted wife and mother and no sacri-
flee was too great for her to undergo for
her friends and family She possessed
wonderful physical energy and up to
almost the last days of her life took
long walks without apparent fatigue.
Her death cannot be attributed to any
particular disease. but she died from old
age. She was a kind neghbor and very
many persons can testify as to her ex-
cellence as nurse in sickness. She had
an active mind and was well informed
upon general matters. She lived to a
good old age and her memory will be
treasured by many.
The funeral was held on Sunday Rev.
Mr.. Riegel attending. Burial was in the
village cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
JACKSONVILLE.

Mrs. Lucy l. Putnam has returned
from Bennington.
Mrs. Cecil Heald and daughter. Inez,
are at u. a. Cheney's.
Lawrence Johnson is sick with tonsol-
tbs. His lameness has also returned.
Miss Mary Coombs, who is teaching
in Green River has been in town a few
days.
Mrs. II. l.. Putnam and son, Edward,
have returned from their trip TO Clare
mont.
Last Sunday the Methodist Sunday
bration.
old hog Tuesday which tipped the scales
at All pounds.
Veterinaries sent from Washington
search of the foot and mouth disease,
but they failed to find it.
The Methodist ladies' aid society
realized about $40 from their fair. held
Dec. 5. One of the pleasantest features
was the program, arranged by l.. A.
Hillyer.
Congratulations are extended to Mr.
and Mrs. Otis Kingsley and much salts
faction is expressed because they will
remain in town. Mrs. Kingsley began
teaching in the primary school last Mon
day.
Merritt Blanchard will go to Wilmington
soon to enter the employ of NJ. a. Brown
After zero weather three mornings in
succession the mercury fell to 20 degrees
below Tuesday morning. and at no time
during the day did II rise to within sew
eral degrees of zero.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
SOUTH NEWFANE.

James Worden. who has been critical
~ i'll, is somewhat improved.
Miss Mary Allen of Wardsboro is visit
ing her sister Mrs. J. NJ. Stratton.
Rev. J. II. Lingley exchanged pulpits
with Rev. f. A. Royal of Townshend last
Sunday.
Messrs Kennedy and Fleming of Brat
tleboro are doing the plumbing upon +.
G. Morse's new house.
Mrs. Tracey and daughter, Mrs. Har-
low of Cushman, Mass, are visiting at
Herbert Pierce's a few days.
There will be a donation for Rev. ]. ii.
Lingley at the Baptist parsonage Thurs
day evening, Dec. Is. All are cordially
invited to be present.
The ladies' aid society will meet at
the vestry on Thursday afternoon Of
next week. AS there is work to be done
all are cordially invited to be present.
The Goth wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. David lockwood was celebrat-
ed in Bennington Tuesday. Mr.. Rock
wood was born in this place So years ago,
the oldest of IL children, of whom five
survive. He went to Bennington when
a young man. Mrs. Rockwood's maiden
name was Ruth Burt and she was born
in Bennington 81 years ago. She is the
only survivor of eight children. Five
persons who witnessed the wedding GO
years ago are living. Four of Mr..
and Mrs. Rockwood's eight children are
living and they have six grandchildren
and one great-grand child. Mr.. and
Mrs. lockwood lived 40 years on farm
in Bennington, but make their home now
with a daughter. Mr.. lockwood is an
ardent Republican and first voted for
William Henry Harrison for president
He has never used liquor or tobacco.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
WEST HALIFAX.

Hollis s. Plumb, 81, one of the Oldest
and most respected citizens of this town
died at his home here Dec. 8. The fun
eral was held Thursday at the house,
Rev. Mr.. Marvin of Brattleboro officiat-
ing. Mr.. Plumb had always lived upon
the farm where he died. He leaves a
widow, three sons and a daughter. Mr..
Plumb was a member of Unity lodge, +.
& a. NJ, and had represented the town
in the legislature, and was held in the
highest esteem by all who knew him.
A very pleasant social was held at Mrs.
Albert Thurber's on Thursday evening.
Dec. A. A feature of the evening was
the serving of an old-fashioned boiled
dinner and one of the tables was set
with old-fashioned dark blue china rs
years old. The table was lighted with
talow candles set in brass candle sticks.
The three walters were dressed in old
style costumes. Two ladies wore dress
es of 10 and so years ago respectively.
The china set Is owned by Miss Grace
Thurber, who is great grandniece of the
original owner. The evening was en-
joyed by all
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WILLIAMSBURG.

ID. \. Dickinson is suffering from i'll
ness and all hope for his speedy re-
covery.
Frank Wilcox has taken the place of
Frank HUT, who works for c. Il. Tyler
on the new dam in West Dummerston.
Frank Bellows has so far recovered
from his severe accident at West Dunn
merston that he can walk with crutches.
He is visiting at Mrs. Hescock's.
Blanche Bailey boards with her aunt
Mrs. C. L. Perry, while attending school
here, as she can go in higher classes
than in the South Newfane school.
A doe tried to cross Baker brook a few
days ago a little way above the dam
at l.. e. Morse's, and the current carried
her over the dam, but she soon recov-
cred footing and came out on the other
side and went off to the hills.
Herbert Stratton, who worked for his
brother in the meat business the past
summer finished his work there and left
last week for Florida where he will
spend the winter. George Manchester is
helping l.. Il. Stratton during the re-
pairing at the mill.
Tuesday morning the thermometer
stood is below at c. Z. Parks's. At
some places II was 20 below and in
Dover rs below, the lowest point ever
known at the place. At o'clock Tues
uay morning tne mercury STOOD 10 below
zero and Wednesday morning 4 below
Frank Stratton celebrated his tenth
birthday anniversary on Friday, Dec.
., by inviting a few older friends to a
turkey dinner and some younger ones to
tea, when his birthday cake was eaten
Sugar on snow and pop corn were the
refreshments to finish the day he will
long remember.
Frank Willard is spending a short time
in Springfield, Mass, buying a few things
FOR C. T.. Parks store. Mr. Parks long
illness has prompted him to resign his
position as postmaster, a place he has
held much of the time the past 40 years
His daughter, Mrs. Willard, has been
appointed by the government to fill her
fathers place.
We were saddened to learn of the sud
den death of George Rogers, who drop
ped dead at Cold River IN. HI station
on Thanksgiving day or evening. An
acquaintance from early childhood
proved him to be a man of worth and
ability, and much sympathy will be felt
for Mrs. Rogers and the two sons. The
family will be much missed II they leave
Alstead.
The few inches of snow which have
fallen here make business fairly lively.
Mr.. Ryder of Marlboro and Robert Har-
vey board at Merton Adams's and are
building a bridge to enable teams to car
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

Frank 4. Childs Is on the sick list
Miss Leone Russell has been III, but is
now gaining.
Mr.. Wales is drilling the young peo-
pie for the presentation of King Jol-
lity"
James Mcdonald will soon leave for
Stratton, where he will run a mill dur
ing the winter.
Mrs. William ]. Sutton and daughter
left town on Saturday for Washington,
(state), where Mr.. Sutton has been for
some time. We understand that Mr..
Sutton will engage in the lumber bust
ness.
We are sorry to learn that c. d.
Spencer will move from town at once
Mr.. Spencer has bought a dry goods
business in Shelburne Falls and will as
sumo charge upon the adjournment of
legislature Mr. Spencer has been a resi-
dent of Wilmington over 80 years and
has been an active useful citizen all these
years and everyone feels to regret his
departure. He offers his fine residence
on East Main street for sale.
The annual meeting of C. B. Lawton
post. G.. n. r., occurred on Saturday
last and these officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Commander. c. NJ.
Russell; senior vice Commander, ]. NJ.
Bassett; junior vice Commander, Jasper
.
surgeon, John T. Cooper; chaplain E. r.
Cook; o. D., F. E. Ray; o. G., John s.
Stanley; delegate to state encampment
f. Il. Ray; alternate, George Harrington.
The annual meeting of Social lodge,
No. 49, +. 81 A. NJ. was held on We'd
nesday afternoon and these officers were
elected for the ensuing year: w. NJ.
Henry f. Mann S. w. IL. l.. Bray; ].
W., Walter A. Hall; treasurer, II. f.
Barber; secretary, J. II. Goulding; senior
deacon, j. ii. Mcdonald; junior dea-
con, Frank G. Chaffin; senior steward.
Frank L. Allen; junior steward, William
M. Vogel; chaplain, c. NJ. Russell; mar
shall. ]. II. Kidder: tyler, L. It. Page.
The officers elect were installed in the
evening by Past Master Orrin r. Buell..
James Ramage. 81, the paper manufac-
turer in Holyoke and Monroe Bridge
died Tuesday from bright's disease at
his home in Holyoke. He was born in
Scotland of a family of paper makers
and came to this country In 1863. He
was first in Paterson, N. j., and then
became interested in mills at Holyoke,
where at different times he owned large
interests in several concerns, and was
connected with two or three banking in
situations. He had been of great assist
ance to the material interests of Deer
field valley in his work in establishing a
fine plant at Monroe Bridge. He was on
trip of several months to Europe and
Africa several months ago and on reach
in Gibraltar received a telegram informing
him of the washout at his Monroe Bridge
plant. which entailed a loss of 100000.
He came home at once. He leaves
a wife, four sons and four daughters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

ry away lumber from the pine" lot,
whore so much lumber was cut last
winter. Samuel Morse of South New
fame will keep a pair of horses in the
barn at the parsonage, and Bert Williams
will drive them and also board at Mr..
Adams's.
A visitor came to Mr. Temples on Sat-
urday night and stated that he had been
badly hurt by jumping from the train
near this station, striking his head
against a pile OF wood. He asked Mr..
Temple to bring him to DR.. Whites
where he could have the wound dressed.
DR.. White felt he could dress II better
at l.. o. Morse's house, and did So after
which Mr.. Morse carried the man to the
county Jail. The visitor was Elroy Kent,
who escaped from the jail last August
Several pieces of wood were taken from
the head and on dressing the wound
Sunday morning a piece of bone was
taken from the skull. 1t is believed
from some things seen and heard that
he had been in this section some time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

l.. T. Landman is displaying a fine as
sortment of Christmas goods.
The dramatic club is rehearsing a play
to be presented on Dec 10 at the town
hall.
The thermometer went down to % de-
grees below zero in some places when
the cold wave struck here Tuesday morn
ing.
On account of the extreme cold the auc-
ton at N. b. Johnson's was postponed
until Saturday, when it win be held at
the town hall.
George Barnard went to Danville, N.
H., on Saturday to visit his daughter
who lives there, but was called home by
the death of his brother-in-law, Mark
Temple
The Methodists held their annual chick
en- pie supper at the town hail on We'd
nesday evening. In spite of the incle-
ment weather many were present TO en-
joy the excellent supper.
The funeral of Mark Temple, who died
at the residence of George Babbitt in
Landgrove, was held at the Baptist
church on Wednesday, Rev. Mr.. Coburn
officiating. Mr.. Temple had been a con-
sistent member of this church many
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

Word was received in this city today
that Judge Hoyt II. Wheeler, in The
United States district court has disal-
lowed the Mcclure notes signed by II.
o. Edison of Rutland> that were protest
ed in settling the Merchants National
bank affairs. These notes aggregate
about $4,000. A hearing was held in
the matter some time ago before Referee
in Bankruptcy f. w. futile of Vergen-
mes and the referee allowed the protest.
ed and the unprotected notes amounting
to about $l42,700. The matter was later
sent to Judge Wheeler for review. His
decision will keep the depositors of the
bank from getting any dividend from the
Edison notes.-[Rutland News of Tues
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
DUN MERSTON HILL.

C. II. Betterley returned Saturday
John Baker and nearly all the mem
bers of his family are i'll.
from his visit in Chicopee Falls, Mass,
and Fair Haven, Connecticut.
Edna Wheeler went to West Brattle-
boro Wednesday to work for Mr. Per-
kins.
George Wheeler, Austin and Adm Jill
son returned Monday to school at West
Brattleboro.
Mercury was % below Tuesday and
time during the day. Ice is about 10
inches thick on the lake.
DR.. Gorham performed a surgical opera
ton Tuesday on Ray Betterley at Mrs.
Douglass's in Brattleboro. His mother
Mrs. j. n. Betterley, is caring for him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

Donald Smith and James Mckay who
represent Barre in the Rutland Montpe-
lier railroad project, held a short confer
ence in Rutland with the Rutland COM
mittee Friday relative to the survey of
the route. Barre citizens are anxious
TO have the route laid out through Stock
bridge, Bethel and Williamstown, in
stead of by the way of Rochester as
originally planned. BY this means
part of the White River Valley railroad
and branch of the Central Vermont
road that runs down to Williamstown
could be utilized If satisfactory arrange
ments could be made. The route named
is claimed to be nine miles shorter than
the other one. There will be a meet
ing of Barre citizens soon to talk over
the matter and 1t is probable that COM
mittees from Rutland, Montpelier and
Barre will get together In the near flu
ture to decide definitely upon a route.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
WEST DOVER.

Mr. Fountain and family left for their
city home Monday.
Mrs. Emily Coon of New York state
is visiting her sister, Mrs w. ii. Mann.
Eugene Harris died suddenly last Fri
day night. Although he had been feel
ing badly some time 1t was not known
that he was in a dangerous condition.
The doctor was called Friday night. He
leaves a wife and two children to mourn
his loss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
WEST DUNN ERSTON.

w. w. Burnett has completed a new
corn house.
Mrs. S. s. Taylor is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. H. S. Norcross.
Lorenzo Streeter, who has been danger
ously sick, is slowly improving.
William Coombs, on account of old
age. has given up his milk route in this
village.
]. +. Townsend is on the sick list
and Miss Abbie Dunklee of West Brat
tleboro is acting as his clerk at pres
ent.
A. o. Norcross has made an improve
ment at his farm by putting in an over
shot water wheel for the purpose of saw
ing wood.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

Brothers in the box shop at West Ley
den.
George Lynde bought several head of
cows at j. Henry Pratts auction at
East Guilford Saturday.
Mrs Richmond Thomas came home Fri
day from the Boston hospital where she
underwent a successful operation for APP
pendicltis.
John II. Gale, administrator of James
Moriarty's estate, announces that the
farm of 80 acres one mile from this
village, on the direct road to Greenfield,
and the personal property will be sold
at auction Thursday, Dec. Is, at 10 a. m.
sharp.