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Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-15
Hints for Christmas.

Here are directions for articles
which would be good for a fair or as
Christmas gifts:
Get a strip of cardboard which is
used to mount pictures on and cut it
in pieces by inches. Then buy some
of the pictures which come two for
cent, and paste them on evenly. Then
punch a hole in the corners of the
cardboard and run baby ribbon
through to hang them up. Some good
pictures to use are the poets and their
homes.
Save the names of your pictures
when you cut them and paste them
on the back of the cardboard. If you
use gray cardboard, pink or blue rib
bon would look good. If the cardboard
is dark green, red ribbon looks good.
Do not use more than six pictures to
a panel
Another pretty article is made by
pasting a pretty picture on a card
board having half an inch margin all
around. Then ruffle a strip of crepe
paper about an inch wide and paste
round the picture. Put a bow at each
corner of the picture and fasten
piece of cardboard at the back so that
it will stand up.
This is also pretty If ribbon is used
to hang it up.
Get two briarwood pipes. Make a
little cushion for the bowl of each
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-15
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Sprinkle the inside of damp gloves
with violet powder.
Clothes carefully folded and
sprinkled are half ironed.
Vaseline, taken half teaspoonful
at a time cures a cold.
Creaking shoes may be softened by
rubbing soap into the seams.
Soak mildewed clothes in butter
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-15

milk and spread on the grass in the
sun.
1t is claimed that camphor burned
in a vessel will keep a room clear Of
mosquitoes.
Cockroaches shun turpentine, SO a
lew drops sprinkled where they con-
gregate will scatter them.
A baking powder can chops pota-
toes and apples more quickly and
evenly than knife; try it.
Save all the paper bags. They are
most convenient to draw over cans of
fruit to shut out the light.
Clear, cold water and tissue paper
cleanse and polish lamp chimneys bet
ter than anything else.
Dry grapes with the stems; for
pies, they are almost as good as raj
sins. When you have plenty of them
try it once.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-15

The full flowing sleeves had three
bands of the fur, and the dainty chif
fon was made into the under sleeve
that is to be one of the fashions of the
winter
For the wee maids the full box-plait-
ed skirt is seen on many a school
dress. Plaids, checks and plain cloths
are the things that mammas are max
ing into suits for small women.
In green plaid a pretty school frock
was made. and it was frightened by a
red velvet collar. The skirt was
plated and the waist was trimmed
lack into revers at the throat, show
ing a white CAMP of broadcloth. A
broad red collar laid out onto the
shoulders, and neat narrow cuffs of
the same fabric trimmed the sleeves.
The pretty frock was finished at the
waist line with a narrow belt of the
velvet.
Sailor-like is a frock of dark navy
blue serge, with a broad collar of
white. The skirt has a broad box
plait in the front and narrow ones all
about. The waist is also plated, and
g. bit of white serge shows as vest,
and big collar completes the frock.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-15

Never since the tailor-made woman
appeared on the scene dozen years
ago, have the coats, jackets, skirts and
suits been as handsome as those
shown this autumn.
Perhaps the long lines are respon-
sible for their beauty. That is the
chief feature of the frocks and gowns
that are to prevail in the world of
fashion the coming season. Even
where the skirt is broken by double
circular flounces the long. graceful
effect is still sought after and must
he obtained to give the costume the
proper style.
While in former seasons it was the
plain cloths that were trimmed with
silks, braids and fur, this year the
tailors are putting trimmings of every
description on their creations, compos-
ed of the mixed tweeds and cheviots.
So much will be used this winter that
all of the handsomest suits for either
walking, shopping or visiting will be
trimmed with some one of the popu-
lar furs.
Especially graceful was a gray cos
tune that was recently sent home
from the workshop of one of the best
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-15

pipe, taking a small piece of ribbon
or silk. lining with curled hair or cot
ton. Tie the pipes together with rib
bon, and fill the cushions with pins.
This is to hang by the side of the
bureau or dressing table.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-15
Velvet Ribbon Eaneies.

of threes or fives, caught at intervals
by paste buckles, are often used as
bretelles on evening blouses. Bebe
ribbons are still used as a trimming
run through lace and ending in the
pretty chrysanthemum rosettes made
of loops of velvet of different lengths.
Blouses made entirely of frills of chif-
fon are only suitable for slim figures.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
peath of Peter RurrelIe. s..

Peter Burrclle, ST., died at his home in
this village Jan 9th. Mr.. Burreile had
been I'M falling health for the last few
months. Father rherien was called to his
bedside the 18th and administered last
JUNCTION but was unable 10 be present at
the funeral, which occurred Sunday and
prayers were said BY p. p. Wynn. Inter-
ment was in the town cemetery by the
side of the deceased members OF his fami-
ly.
Peter Burrelle was born Nov. Goth, 1871,
az Boucheryille, T.. O., a small village
about ten miles east Of Montreal. He
lived In that vicinity until the fall Of 1868
when a Braintree man escaped by team
into Canada TO avoid being drafted. This
man induced Mr.. Burrelle to move to YER
mont and take his team back and Mr.
Burrelle in company with his brother
Lewis Burrelle, came TO sandusky and
worked on a lumber job for Daniel Tarbell.
The following spring they moved TO Beth
ei and went to work for j. ID, Cushing on
lumber Jobs. Mr.. Cushing built a long
shanty for the two families on the hills
side in the rear Of Peter OGonnells Here
he lived, with the exception OF one season
in Stockbridge, until the tannery was
built and he bought a small piece of land
adjoining the tannery and built the house
in which he has lived over 80 years.
Mr.. Burrelle was married three times his
first wife was Louise Feyreau and to them
were born the following children; Sophia,
married to VIM. Brooks; Peter, Jr., who
has made his home with his father; Mat
tie, married to Remi Longeyin; Joseph,
who died in Bethel II years ago. Nettie,
married to Alfred Parrot Of Bethel. All
these children were born in Canada. Their
mother died in 1865 and Mr.. Burrelle mar
red Louise Pierce who died Mar. II, 1887.
To them were born Henry, well known as
a ball player, and Eugene, who was killed
on the railroad at RoXbury in 1892. The
third wife of Mr.. Burrelle was Marie
Christian Of Randolph Center, who died
Dec. 18th, 1898.
The Burrelle brothers. Peter and Lewis,
were the advance guard OF the French
Canadians who came to Vermont and both
lived honest, respectable lives and were re-
spected by the community. Mr.. Burrelle
was a strong, rugged man and was very
skilfull in the use Of the axe and saw and
had probably worked up more wood than
any two men around here.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
Railroad Accidents.

The southbound evening passenger
train, due here at 80 p. m, had a narrow
escape from a serious mishap Friday. The
train was about on time and had nearly
reached the bridge over OrdWay brook
about halfway between Bethel and Ran
dolph when The axle to the second truck
on the tender broke, letting that portion
Of the running gear loose. The separated
wheels left the track, but the remainder
stayed ON and the train was brought to
standstill in such a gentle manner that
the passengers did not at first know there
was any trouble. Among the passengers
were o. p. shaw, James A. Graham, W. q.
Shaw and Willis Dunbar, who walked the
four miles to Bethel, for which they had
already paid their fare. The train was not
righted and advanced until about four a.
m, as il took long time to get the wreck
ing train and then the accident was in
hard location TO get at. State Treasurer
John Bacon was on the train and was TAX
en- Of by y. A. Davis, who drove up to get
him.
Sunday, a meat car on a south-bound
freight became entangled as to its running
gear and an effort was made TO leave the
car ON the Bethel Mills siding with the
result that the enlargement became so
hopeless that il was necessary to send to
White River junction for a wreck train.
delaying traffic for six hours or more.
Wednesday morning the SOUTH bound
mail came into collision with the two-horse
team OF Samuel Bowen at Finley bridge.
The team was driven BY Arthur Bell and
there were several other teams in the
vicinity at the time Of the accident. Il
was loaded with about two cords of pop
lar. The railroad company has recently
raised the level Of the track here about a
foot, making quite a steep rise, and one Of
the horses fell on the track trying TO pull
the load up. just then the mail was heard
coming. Walter Brink had just passed
over the crossing and rushed back 10 help
and Bell went back to stop the train IL
possible. Brink had only got the team
partially unhitched when he had just time
10 step aside and the train crashed into the
OUTFIT. u IS said that the poplar wood
was scattered over several counties. One
horse was killed instantly and the other
severely injured and the sled ground to
pulp wood. This makes the third serious
accident al the Finley bridge crossing
within two years and the question seems
90 push itself on the inhabitants OF this
town % how long they are going TO suffer
the continuance Of this menace to life and
property.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
Farmers, Meeting.

The meeting of the farmers held at the
town hall Tuesday, Jan. Dist, was a sue
cess. Notwithstanding the stormy morn
ing there was a goodly attendance. The
chairman of the meeting, e. j. Bell OF
Walden, secretary Of the state board Of
agriculture, conducted the exercises in a
pleasing manner and the speakers made
the occasion one of instruction as well as
enjoyment. An address of welcome was
given by ID. G. Hyde; response, Mr.. Bell.
Mr.. Aiken of Woodstock told us what
the man did not do with the hoe. but with
the machine. "ruberculosisn was assigned
to g. J. Bell; Food for the Dairy Cow, y
Ernest Hitchcock OF Pittsford. In the
evening Geo. H. Terrill of Morrisville gave
his method OF fruit and vegetable culture,
proving that farming even in Vermont
may be made success. Dr.H. ID. Holton,
Of the state board of health, gave
a dissertation on microbes. The exercises
were interspersed with music by the
singers and solo by Mrs. DrJenks.
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meeting will be held Saturday evening,
Feb. sth The program viii be masquer-
ade advertising party and II is expected
that there will be a good deal Of fun.
The farmers meetings held in Bethel
last week did not call out a very full at
tendance. The travelling was very bad
and this no doubt deferred many from at
tending; but it is extremely doubtful if
favorable weather would have seen an at
tendance sufficient 10 warrant the expense
and trouble attendant in getting up the
program. Dr. HoltOn of Brattleboro OF
the state board of health gave an interest
ing talk on sanitation of farm buildings
Assistant Postmaster w. G. Waldo closes
his work at the postofiice April LIST when
he will be succeeded By Il. y. Chapman.
Mr.. Waldo first entered the postotiice UNI
der Postmaster G.. II. Topper about twelve
years ago and has held the position Of as
sIstaut ever since, al many times discharg-
ing most Of the duties OF the office. BY
his courteous and painstalSing administra-
ton OF the postotiice affairs Mr. Waldo
has won many friends who regret his de-
parture. Mr.. Waldo expects TO go West,
that a change Of climate will
benefit his health.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
Attempted Suielde.

Last Thursday morning Ellis Bohonon,
who lives in the south part Of Washington,
heard a cry for help from the house Of
Richard Stratton, man who lived alone
not far from the Bohonon place. Mr.. Bo-
honon went at once TO learn the cause of
the cutlery and found MIR. Stratton lying
on the floor in a pool of his own blood and
a short distance from him was a shotgun
which had just been discharged, the con-
tents having entered his left side below
the heart making terrible, jagged wound.
1t seems Mr.. Stratton had been in a melan-
choly condition for some time and had
concluded to remove himself from this
world. Placing the gun near his body
he fired, with the heart for his mark. but
in discharging the gun, in some way fired
too low. Mrs. Bohonon came at once TO
this village and summoned DR.. 5. y. Goss.
who went and dressed the wound, but
gives but small hope of his recovery.
The wounded man has no family or reIa-
tives except a brother, Truman Stratton,
who lives on a farm about two miles away.
He has been married and had one son, but
both wife and son died some years ago,
which, it is thought, caused him to be in
sane about that time and he was kept in
an asylum for four years. OF late, these
spells Of melancholy had been noticed by
his neighbors, but they did not anticipate
that he would try to take his own life.
His age is 65 years.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
STAFFORD.

Oscar A. Norris is working in Copper
field.
Curt Brown of Tunbridge spent Tues
day in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Scribner were in
| Chelsea Friday.
Miss Edith Scribner is engaged at the
STAFFORD House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kibbey OF Post Mills were
in town the past week.
DR.. J. Z. Fish of So. Royalton was in
town professionally on Friday.
Miss Mamie Slack spent few days at
/ her home in Norwich last week.
Mrs. Belle Clogston of Pompanoosuc
was at her parents home on Saturday.
Amos and r. H. Morrill, spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Tunbridge.
c. +. Lazelle of White River Junction
was in town the past week on business.
The Junior Epworth League met with
Misses Pearl and Florence Scribner Jan.
oath.
Miss Ida johnson OF Fairlee was the
recent guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank
Harding.
Henry Rhodes is busily engaged saving
wood for people in this part of the town
at present
Mr.. Hazen and assistants of So. Royal
ton were in town the past week at work
on the telephone.
Mrs. George L.. Fox was taken critically
i'll last Tuesday and at this writing is still
in a serious condition.
Miss Florence Seribner was given sur
prise party Thursday evening, Jan. Is, it
being the event of her fifteenth birthday.
Rev # l.. Richardson will be at the village
schoolhOuse Friday evening and speak
from a chart ON the signs of the times. All
are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Fl. Noyes, G. II. Porter,
were in town last Tuesday attending the
Farmers meeting.
There is TO be a special service at the
CongI church Sunday morning at II,
commemorative of the Dist birthday Of the
first Christian Endeayor society.
1t is reported that two Of Samuel
Browns children have scarlet fever, and
one or two other supposed cases, so that
the village school did not open on Monday
as az first expected.
The Ladies' Benevolent circle gave
bean dinner Tuesday at the town hall in
connection with the Farmers meeting.
The ga which were realized have been
augmented by the generosity of friends
and with ton Of coal from j W. Tyson
are 10 be presented to Frank j. Colby. |
MIR. Colby, though somewhat improved in /
health. is still unable TO use his limb, and I
therefore greatly appreciates these tokens /
OF friendship
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
GgDGEGaH?.
Take VInOI, II Prevents Consumption.
Coughs Lead to this Disease.

Don't keep on coughing. Please take,
on our advice, and take that which will
heal the inflammation in your lungs,
throat, and bronchial tubes. We refer
to NINOL.
The great tonic reconstructor accom-
plishes this by so nouriShing the body
that diseased tissue cannot exist.
The reason that we sell NINOL and
endorse il so highly is that we know IL
will do good Not only have we inyes-
tigated ourselves, but we are taking as
our authority the opinions Of every big
druggistin this State and elsewhere.
The following letter on this subject
will interest our readers.
last Fall and Winter suffered from
a bad cold, which caused me TO cough
severely. felt pains in my side and
lungs. had heard about VINOL and
decided to try it. 1t cured me com
pletely. THOMAS c. PIERCE, WEXFORD.
X. Ii
We wish TO invite everyone TO call on
us and let us tell you all we know
about this delicious tasting preparation.
We sell NlNOL on a guarantee, and will
refund the money TO anyone who does
not find II will do all that We claim,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
AtIantio.

The January number opens with an edito-
rial paper wishing a happy New Year to
all its readers, both "cheerful and cheer
less, I" and as its cheerful readers we wish
the Atlantic happy New Year, and may
the demand for new leaves al the "Mahog-
any Tree continue until all can sit at the
delectable feast, which the Atlantic pro-
vides each month. The story of"Audrey'
continues to impress the reader with the
real genius, Miss Johnston. Roland T..
Robinson's story, 1.-The Publication Of
Cornburyn is one of his best short stories.
Prof. Clark gives "Recollections OF the
Twentieth Century" "England in 1901"
by r. b. Johnson, among other things, has
interesting ideas as 20 the literature OF the
day. progress in Astronomy is by Prof.
T. J. J. Lee. The Literary paper is by Har-
old s. Scott
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
Finds Way TO Live lonn-

The startling announcement Of discov-
cry that viii surely lengthen life is made
by editor o. II. Downer of Cherubusco
Ind. II wish TO state he writes. sathat
DIT. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton Is the most infallible remedy that I
have ever known for coughs, colds and
grip. It's invaluable to people with weak
lungs. Having this wonderful medicine
no one need dread pneumonia or con-
sumption Its relief is instant and cure
certain. Livery SOC. and Il bottle guaran-
teed and trial bottles free.
For sale by Drew q Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
New ENGLAND Maaazlne.

The January issue has a frontispiece as
one of the american Shrines" series,
Plymouth Rock. Alfred 5. Roe contrib
utes part first of the "Governors OF Massa-
chusetts.n Ellen Strong Bartlett gives a
sympathetic sketch of Emma Willard, a
pioneer of education for women. We
have a sketch Of the sculptor, friedrich W.
Rucksthul. "The Lumber Industry in
Maine" is a very interesting paper and
many will be surprised at the Importance
of this industry. 1t is contributed by
Lawrence T. Smyth. We have a number
of good stories -''The Schoolmarm," by
Fred Shibley; "Her Passing Acquaint-
ance,n by Verna Sheard: and son January
First" by Estella Hart. 'rhe First
Snow is poem by Walter A. Dyer.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
Notice Of Settlement.

ESTATE or JOHN MAhsh- -
STATE or VERMONT. In tho Pr. ~ :
hANnolfH DISTRICT. - held a. = r=--rr-r.
aha for said District on the 18th day @5fss
= ~ lsll, Irwin :. Chase. trustee ~ & ..,s lie
" lhe last viii and testament e Jnla --=.s-is
q Randolph. in said district decreased. I..E-
hi- trustee account for examination II o.
AAte and makes application Tor q ut.l..stlr %
lfAhut8un and partition ~ said funl SAT
M conditions of said will - 30
Mhereupon. u T. ordered by SAID
said application be rrferrel - -
session 81 said Court, @ he he 1900
rotate once, In sld -
on the nth day ~ February, a =
for hearing and decision thereon a-l u
further ordered. that al persons lai' Il -
hot.ned hereof by publication % SECS
application and order thereon 49, -rrsf
saecessirelv ln the Herald ans n stas
punished in Randolph. and which 49,. -
the nelEhhorhoal q those lutere-if - 81 -
tine e hearing that they may ai ftef
tine and place. and. II they see es
thereto.
lf7s wlilfaw r. NIcHoIs ss-'
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30

''The Great lsthman Canal Is consid-
cred by Emory Il. Johnson, than whom
no one could better give a summary 81 the
situation as he is a mem Der Of the COM
mission Other noteworthy papers are
"Ihe Noble Prizes and Their Founder,
"Berthdot, the Nestor OF Modern Chem
istry' and "High-Speed Electric Loeomo-
ton. We find some amazing rates Of
speed recorded "A Tenement settle
ment' is an account Of something OF the
work done by Miss Mary Il. Remington
since 1898 in western New York "The
Good Road Movement points out ways
in which the state can help. One article
suggests the "Use Of Burnt Clay for Roads
in the West" This paper Is followed by
one entitled "lrrigation in the West.
which gives a plan of action for the ma
tional government.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
WEST HARTFORD.

Leon Pierce was at Mr. Boardman's
Monday
Mrs. Edna Savage has been very poorly
for few days.
Next Sunday viii be the DIST anniversary
of the y. p. 5. c. h.
There was a surprise party at May Han
ley's Saturday night.
Mrs. Charles Parkhurst returned to her
home in Somerville, Mass, Saturday.
The social in the yestry Friday evening
was well attended and a good time enjoy
ed by all.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
w. H. S. NOTES.

The proposition of organizing a basket
ball team has been abandoned.
One Of the features OF rhetoricals next
Friday viii be music by the Glee club.
The constitution for the proposed Ath-
letic association has been printed by Nc
Cormack.
The principal sport in the High school
now is boxing between the freshmen end
sophomores.
If anyone wishes to know how the coun-
try roads are, they are referred to one OF
the primary teachers.
The senior class will shortly finish COM
mercial arithmetic. The substitute for il
is optional, provided a majority OF the
class wish it.
Principal Wright has put an injunction
on hazing. Recent events show that radi-
cal means must be taken to abolish this
nuisance. Hazing practices are disgrace
to all participants and are not allowed in
any decent institution OF learning
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
BETHEL oILEAD.

Arthur Williams and wife went to Brook
field Saturday for short visit.
Ethel Mack, who has been stopping with
Mrs. Ira Quimby some time past. is not as
well as usual Her mother is with her.
There were some over 90 in attendance at
the box social at Burton Spooner's last
Friday evening. A social time and games
were enjoyed by all.
The school in Dist. No. has invited the
Gilead school to join them in an exhibi-
tion at the brick schoolhouse at the close
of school Friday evening, Feb. 9TH. the
proceeds to be used in starting a Joint
school library for the two schools.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-01-30
BETHEL ,LYMPus.

Mrs. Harriet Dart is on the sick list.
Abbie Beckwith was at home over sun
day.
Mr.. ana Mrs. b. A. Buttles were in Ran
dolph day last week.
Miss Nettie Green of Stock bridge is
working for Mrs. Sarah Whitaker.
Mrs. Ida Mccullough visited her moth
er, Mrs. Agnes King, Friday and Saturday.
There was a sociable at c. +. Mobiles
Wednesday evening for the benefit OF the
NJ. Il. church.
Mrs. +. b. Gilman returned home Sun
day after caring for her mother, Mrs. Sarah
Whitaker, a week.