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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1902-12-05
BRADFORD

Miss Grace Sproul has been spend
ing several days at w. H. Noyes.
M. B. Wheelock of Woodsvil1e
made us a pleasant call on Friday.
Warren H. Prichard and wife of
Nashua spent Thanksgiving with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. w.
Prichard.
Harley H. Moore, who has a good
position with lumber business in
Bloomington, was in town and
Newbury over Thanksgiving.
Miss Lena Allen. who is engaged
in millinery business at Bethel,
spent Thanksgiving with her father.
E. H. Allen, returning on Friday.
Gen. and Mrs. W. H. Gilmore OF
Fairlee, Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Cham
berlin and Mrs. Geo. Fabyan and
two children of Newbury spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Harry B.
Chamberlin.
VIM. B. Ladd of Groton called al
the Opinion office on Friday to re-
new his subscription. He was en-
route home, after passing Thanks
giving with his sister, Mrs. H. E.
Hodge, in Corinth.
A lady friend wonders if the young
gentleman who presided in the
Humpty Dumpty box Office Thursday
night couldn't manage to dispense
with his huge cigar during the time
he is selling tickets. Ask Freddy.
F. w. Thurber, one of Corinth IS
solid men, called on Friday to pay
for another year of the Opinion, re-
marking that he had taken it ever
since the present management came
in, and that it was one of the things
he couldn't keep house without.
Regular convocation of Iona Chap
ter, No. 81, .. E. S., will be held
Monday evening, Dec. 8, at which
time there will be work. Afterward
will occur the annual election of
officers. 1t is hoped all members
will be present.
L. d. Clement, Sec'y.
The Fortnightly Reading Clun
will meet with Mrs. Doe, Dec. 5th,
at $50 O'Clock p. M. Program, Roll
call, Name an American Scientist.
Paper, The Automobile, Mrs. Kent.
Reading, Mrs. Eaton. Paper, Tele-
granny. Mrs. Coffrin. Conversation.
led by Mrs. Hardy, The Volcanic
Possibilities of the United States.
Will the ladies kindly take notice of
time of meeting.
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At the Endeavor meeting nov,
Monday evening, Mrs. E. 6. Osgoof
of Bellows Falls will give her very
interesting report of the recent ma.
tional Endeavor convention at Bos.
ton. There will be a service of sono
at the opening.
Theme for next mid-week service.
The Parable of the Great Supper.
Luke 14:16-24.
Yesterday afternoon Mr., C. w.
Scarf of Burlington gave the Boys
Club an instructive talk, in the pas
tors study, on the subject, The
First Thousand Dollars.
The Woman's Union will meet at
the parsonage Tuesday, at p. M.
Subject, The Oft Conquered People.
Any boy in the congregation be-
tween the ages of 10 and IS who
wishes to become member of the
Boys Club is invited to see the
pastor about it.
A Sentence Sermon: The founda-
tion purpose of law is to make it as
easy as possible for men to do right,
and as hard as possible for them to
do wrong.
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Ellis McDuffee and Elizabeth
Sawyer, both natives of Bradford
we're united in marriage Nov. 80,
1852, the groom being 2S years of
age. and the bride one year his
junior. The 50th anniFersary of
this event was passed BY them in
the quiet of their home, where he
was born and where they Pave spent
their lives. Quite a nurnber of per-
sonal friends called during tie day to
congratulate them. AS 1nentioned
in our issue of the 21st ult, Mr.. Nc
Duffee and Miss Sawyef acted as
groomsman and bridesmaid woweeks
previous to their own wedding, for
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Wrigh, whose
golden wedding they ASST Std in cell
ebrating on the 18th ult. Mr.. Nc
Duffee was employed on the first
work done by the railrpd in this
town, when the road MS built
through here in 1s47-S, an d was for
some ten years local agsn of the
company at this station.
He enjoys the uniquel ldstinction
of being the third of his inc and
name to fill the position { SEXTON
of the upper cemetery, hi father.
James, and grandfather. Saluel. be-
ing his predecessors, makig an aq-
gregate time of service byone fam
lily of over 100 consecutie wears
Our reporter found him usi1v AZ
work with ''his earth-woh snade,,
last Monday morning in te hand
some cemetery that he has done so
much toward beautifying and ~
which we propose to sKsk moro
fully in the near future- Mr. ana
Mrs. McDuffee are enjo5nv aood
health for people of their Se. ,rhav
are the parents of four chjdrer IA
ward E. of Bradford, Mis- Oi;,.:.
who lives with her parets NJ.
Louisa Robertson and Ms ST.
who resides in Con cord, M
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Non Saturday John T. Heath sold
handsome pair of matched horses to
Ben Still of Fairlee also S head of
choice year old heifers to Sam
Lawless.
Our honored fellow townsman,
Capt. P. S. Chamberlin, called at
the Opinion Office on Friday last,
and incidentally remarked that it
was his 10th birthday. OF course
we took his word for it, but if he
had placed it 10 years less he would
easily have been passed. The writ
er we'll remembers seeing the Cap
tain's departure in command of the
old Bradford Guards of the 18th Reg
iment en- route for Dixie. The Cap
tain paid the highest compliment to
the members of his Company, and
especially the Corinth contingent,
by saying that "they were good SOL
diers, not because they were COM
PEELED to be so, but that they knew
that to be their duty" The Capt
ain, though sufferer to some extent
from rheumatism, is in general good
health and gives promise of many
more years of active service.
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School Children Visit Montpelier,

The school chi1dren's S excursion
to Montpelier on Wednesday was an
occasion which will be long remem-
bered by those who participated.
The party consisted of over sixty
scholars who were in charge of Prin-
cipal Baldwin, Miss Hibbard of the
Grammar Department, and w. W.
Goodwin, chairman of the school
board. An extra car was provided
by the railroad. and on arrival at
Montpelier the passengers were dis
embarked at the Central station so
that they had only a short walk to
the Capitol.
The first point of interest visited
was the Representatives Hall and
next the Senate Chamber, both
branches being in session, after
which the children were conducted to
the Governors room, introduced to
and cordially welcomed by his Ex-
cellency. The weather outside be-
ing unpropitious, and the time
somewhat limited the day was most
ly spent in inspecting the various
objects of interest in the Capitol
building and many favorable com
mendations were heard of the good
conduct of the youthful visitors.
Not casualty marred the pleas
ure of the trip and all hands arrived
- Bradford on the evening train
AAlN delighted with their novel
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Special Announcements.

ItPdII' UOUu UWSh CUHIIeCtcu'
% E. O. LEONARD, Bradford, VT.
Strayed. 2-years-old' Heif =
ers, one brown and white, the other
red, with white back. Any inform
alton of their whereabout will be
suitably rewarded by their owner.
P. E. Crafts, Bradford.
Boys Wanted.-To pile slaves at
the new mill near E. C. Durgin's.
Good pay guaranteed.
The Bradford Telephone and Tel
egraph Co. have pay station at the
store of Doe Bros, for the benefit of
subscribers and the public 80
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Death of Mrs. Alnira T., Shaw.

The deceased had been an invalid
for many years, with recent sYmp-
toms of dissolution at a not very re-
mote day. Disease had done its
work, and the end of a long life,
over eighty -four years, came with
ali its pangs and sorrows, Friday
morning, Nov. %, 1902.
Mrs. Shaw was the youngest child
of Asa Tisdale and Sarah Barnard
Wright, his wife, and was born in
Hanover, N. H., March IS, 1918.
Upon the death of the mother, the
child, then less than two weeks old,
was taken into the home and hearts
of Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Pickett of
/ this place and was henceforth known
as Alnira Pickett, although not le-
ga1ly adopted; but always regarded
as child of their own; and with
whom she remained until her mar
riage with Mr.. Joseph Wright Shaw
of Bradford. Aug. IS, 1885.
Almira grew up gracious and
sprightly, was an intelligent girl
and brilliant scholar. She was
fond of reading, history and poetry
being favorite branches of study,
and her interest in politics and cur
rent events continued until the close
of her life. She was a lover of Ma
ture, and the dear old hills, the
running brooks and the home of her
heart. and while she had health and
strength made her annual visit to
her childhood home. She firmly be-
lieved in the tenets of the "New
Church. of which she was a mem
Der for many years, and constant in
her attendance on it's sacraments
while health permitted.
In 1888 Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw with
their infant son, John Everett, emf
grated to Rock Prairie (Johnstown),
Wis. In those days it took three
weeks to reach their place of desti-
nation and letter postage was
twenty five cents! After a few
years residence in the West they
returned to Vermont, and little
later settled permanently in Massa
chusetts. March 1st, 1870, Mr..
Shaw died from injuries received on
the steam cars, going from Boston
to his home in Somervi11e. Twelve
years later her son died leaving two
,children, George ana Della Shaw
who survive their grandmother.
Mrs Shaw's attachment to her
friends was very strong, especially
to those who cared for her in her
youth; the ties of association and
! friendship being as strong as those
of blood. She was tenderly minis
tered to in her last days by Miss
Fidelia Wright, her cousin, and her
own grand daughter, Miss Della
Shaw, who was able to be with her
to the end. Her grandson, Mr..
University of California, was pre-
vented by his duties there, from be-
ing present.
To the last she remembered her
foster sister, Mrs. Stearns, and al
most her last conscious words were
for her, and her loved father and
mother Pickett, who died many
years ago. 1t is natural to cling to
life, but as age and infirmities in
creased there was with her a strong
desire to be at rest. After dis
tressing illness of five weeks she
passed quietly beyond, and her prec-
ious remains were brought to Brad
ford, Saturday morning, Nov. %.
and inferred in the family lot, brief
services being conducted at the
grave by Rev. Henry Kilbourn.
M. F. S.
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Boston & Maine Railroad.
PASSUMPSIC DIVISION.

= !
Winter Arrangement.
In effect Oct. 3, 1909.
TRAINS LEAvH BRADFCKD-SoUTH Bound.
For Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Lowe u
AND BOSTON, 2.o2 l., 4. M, i.2S p. m.
For Worcester and Pl evidence, 2.os 10. I9
a. m. Las, p. m.
For Bellows Falls, Brattlebol u, oteentield
NoRTHAMPToN, SPRINGFIELD, 1aRl ORD, NE"
HAVEN, NEW YORK, 2.o2 1910 am, l.25j y. n
For Way Stations to White River Junction
1919 a. m, as, TAO p. M
NORTH Bound.
For Way Stations to Lyndonville, 81 a m
2.5O p. m.
For Way Stations to Newport, o.I2 a. M, SO
For Wells River, McIndOes, Barnet, st.
J0HNsBuRY, LYNDoNvILLE, BARTON, NEWPORT
I.44, Ola a. M, $50, s.s2 p. m.
For Montreal and quebec, I.44, a. M, 2'5o'
Y $50 p. m
d. J. FLANDERS,
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agt.
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Elmer N. Prescott of Swasey & Co.,
Barre, was a visitor at the Opinion
Office Monday.
Mrs. G. w. Wright, whose serious
illness was noted in our last issue, is
steadily improving.
Mrs. Martha P. Cross of Rochester,
Mimi, was the guest of Mrs. H, B.
Stevens over Sunday.
Ralph Morris was home from New
port, N. H., to spend last Sunday with
his mother, Mrs. c. c. Morris. L
Considerable movement in WOOL
shipments is noted Clark & Eaton
dispatched two carloads Wednesday,
Frank L,lBrigham and wife went TO
Lisbon on Monday for a few days, his
mother being seriousl IL at Hat
place. y - -..--a..ss- &-A
Carrie e! Norcross returned tAt nei
school in Thetford Saturday, afte
spending the Thanksgiving vacation
dl HeI HOllE mere.
The Libtary Club will he enter
tanned by Mrs. o. Corwin and Mrs. A
w. Peters at the residence of the lat
ter next Wednesday afternoon.
Nelson r. Doe, for many year
prominently identified with the frui
business in New York city, spent
week in Bradford and Newbury, re
turning to New York on Tuesday.
The c. L. S. C. will meet Satur
day, Dec. 18th, at 2 O'Clock p. nj.
with Mrs. Barrett. Roll Call, Item.
of Interest. Lesson, A Reading
Journey Through Russia, with Re
view and Search Question. Read
ing, More Life for Man, page 28S,
of December Chautauquan.
All lovers of music will hear the
Chicago Marine Band Orchestra at
Village Hall next Monday afternoon,
at 3 o'clock. This is the largest
and best musical entertainment on
the road In New England this season,
and probably the best that was ever
in Bradford. Do not miss this.
Prices, so cts. and IS cts. Children
25 cts. Reduced fare on railroad.
Tickets on sale at Walkers,
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"The Missionary Uprising of the
Young People," is the topic for the
Epworth League service nextse Tues
day evening. At this service a re-
port of the Convention at Wilder
will be given by the delegate.
The next meeting of the L. A. S.
will be held Dec. 10th at 3 O'Clock.
Social tea at FIVE.
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Constable G. C. Hastings and wife
of Corinth made us call on Tues
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A CARD.

We the undersigned do hereby agree to
ref,,nd the money on fifty cent bottle OF
creene's Warranted Syrup of Tar II Il
fails to cure your cough or cold, we also
,rove satisfactory or money refunded.
CINNINsHAM's PHARMACY,
w. II. BUCK.
q. A. CARR.
A. G.. DARLING.
l.. b. BLODGErT & Son.
T.. A. ADAMS,
+. w. ABBOTT.
GEORGE & DUDLEY.
G.. A. FIFIELD.
WARREN Bros.
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Montpelier g. Wells River R. r

In effect Oct I3, 1909.
GOING WEST:
Trains leave WELLS RIVER except Sunday
at 200, 600 am, 3.35 p. m. for South
Ryegate, Groton, Marshfeld, Plairfed,
Montpelier and Barre.
Arrive atMoNTPELIER, 0.35 11.30 A. M,
Arrive Arrive at BARRE, 1905 A. M. 11.so, 400,
5.25 p. NJ.
GOING EAST,
Leave Barre, 7.3O A. M, I2.45, 3.15, p. M.
Leave Montpelier, 800 AM, 1.10, *4.10 p M. .
Arrive at Wells River, 9.25 A. M, 2.33, 1928
p. M.
Mixed.
Wa. STOwEIL, Gen'l Manager,
Wv. STANYAN, Superintendent,
F. w MORSE. Genl Pass. Agt.
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Will Brooks came to town with
his pung the morning after Thanks
giving, being the first to make ap-
pearance on our streets on runnetsA ,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-09
KING AND QUEEN KNEEl

Again the king and queen knelt and the
Archbishop OF Canterbury walked to the
eltar and commenced the communion.
While the Gospel was being read the
king stood erect, supported on each side
10y the bishops In their heavily embroid-
cred capes. During the singing OF the
Creed all the members OF the royal family
turned eastward. Both King Edward and
Queen Alexandria followed the service
carefully. frequently looking at the copies
OF the service which they held In their
hands.
The administration Of the oath fol-
lowed Standing before the kings chair
the archbishop asked: "Sir. Is your
majesty willing 10 take the oath?" The
king answered I'm firm, strong tones:
II am willing" etc, his replies being
easily heard high up In the triforum, near
the roof.
Then the inkstand was brought and
the king signed the oath. lie did not ad-
vance 90 the altar. but sat In the chah
he had occupied since the service began.
While the choir Gang Come. Holy
Ghost, our Souls Inspire" the king re-
mained seated and the 8,ieen stood up.
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lowing we'll known members: John q.
Oldham, J. +. Lennon, George Hulms
William Marshall. w X. Fish. Harry Abb
bott, James McCurdy. John Hero. W. L.
Duddington. Albert Lefahre and James
Tambio.
Last Thursday reference was made In
this column 10 distressing case 10 the
rear OF ~ Oak street. where n Trenchman
from Fall River, named Belaiss, had de-
serted his wife and four children and the
children to all outward appearances were
deserted n day later By their mother.
Last evening Charles II. rhurber. agent
OF the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty 10 Children called at the house
and found conditions as given In The
News of Thursday and took the little ones
into custody.
David Mott, the we'll known night start
er on the square has been transferred
again, this time 10 the claim Office OF the
company and w. III. Murphy OF South
Providence has been assigned TO the du-
ties OF night starter.
The Esrnsciifle baseball club wfll play
team from Bud OF Hope Lodge, l. o. o.
H., III. u. at Brighton Park tomorrow,
Manager Lawton OF the Earnscltffes says
they will win the game
Captain McCoid OF hose % and family
are spending a few days with relatives at
Fttchburg. Mass. The captain returns this
evening and Byon Howard OF this COM
pADy Will go on MS vacation.
George Mulvaney, three years old was
found In Harris avenue last evening by a
party OF little children and taken to the
station where he was called for later by
his father who lives at 45 Amden street
Frank Resan OF II Pond street called
at the Chaffee street station yesterday
ard reported that his coat which contain
ed bank book had been stolen from his
wagon. while on the square.
Captain witchell OF Hose 10 and family
have gone TO st. Johns n. b.. for an out
Ing. The captain evidently intends to
spend some OF his time in hunting, as he
has taken his rusty rife and couple OF
good hunting dogs.
Mode NJ. Pierce. the representative Of
the Modern Woodmen OF America, has re-
turned from Chicago, Ill, where he went
on business connected with the order. On
the return trip be stopped af Washing
ton. ID. c., Philadelphia. Baltimore and
New York
George Cooke. who lives In house nsar
the barn on Terrace avenue. which was
destroyed by fire last evening lost a watch
and chain. while he was removing MS
effects 10 place OF safety
The funeral Of Miss Il. Florence Quinn,
who died at the Rhode Island hospital,
will be hald at her late home. s Kepplsr
street tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
About 100 members of the Windsor club.
a new social organization. enjoyed troll
ley ride 20 Crescent Park last evening.
dancing being the attraction
Patroiman Tracy found a fancy bIks In
Kossouth street at $50 this morning. and
II now awaits an owner at the Chsffee
Street station.
An electric wire was the cause Of slight
nre on.the outzfde Of the residence OF
BredsHxk Hur.'. on Messer street, hast
evening.
Frederick Cobb. the popular Platnneld
street conductor and famfly are spending
a few days with relatives at Harwfch.
Mass.
The Olneyvtlle Baseball club went to
woonsocket this noon to play the Gyms OF
that city.
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CENTRAL FALLS

Capt. Dwyer and wife OF the Boston
harbor police are the guests of Mrs. Zoel
Choquette on Broad street
The Holy Trinity Christian Doctrine go
ciety will meet In its rooms tomorrow
morning after the 9 o'clock mass. Consid-
cradle business IL TO be acted upon.
AT the meeting Of Division 3. A. C. H..
to be held tomorrow afternoon arrange
ments will be made TO attend the sta e
convention at Newport on wednesday
next. and the county convention at VAL
ley Falls on Aug. II.
Joseph Nadeau reported TO the police
yesterday that someone had stolen his bl-
Cycle which had been left at the corner
OF Broad and Foundry streets.
While watching a base ball game on
Darling street yesterday Willie Rose was
struck by a bat He was attended by DIR.
T. II. McNally, who found a. cash between
the eyes which required n number OF
stitches to close.
Sacred Heart Branch. G. X OF A., will
attend the funeral OF Patrick Giblin to-
morrow afternoon. The branch will meet
at o'clock
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NOTES FROM THE HARBoR

The following vessels have arrived at
and sailed from the port of Providence
during the past "a hours:
Arrived Steamer Plymouth, New York;
steamer City of Lowell. New York
steamer City of Key West. New York:
steamer Richard Borden. Fall River and
returned; steamer City of Newport, New
port and returned; steamer Sycamore.
Fall River and returned; steamer War
wick, Block Island and returned; steam
er Islander. Seaconnet and returned
steamer Queen City Seaconnet and re-
turned; steamer New Shoreham, Block
Island and returned; bark Westmoreland,
$1,000 bushels of salt, Turks Island:
schooner Henry o. Barrett, Baltimore (:
schooner Ella l.. Davenport. Jacksonville.
lumber: steam barke Rancocas. New
York: schooner Kate b. Ogden. Philadel-
phia; schooner George S. Allison. brick,
New York: schooner Adams, Brunswick,
lumber.
Sailed: Steamer fremont. New York:
steamer Rhode Island. New York; steam
er Connecticut New York; steamer 8. b.
Greacen. New York; schooner Abel w.
Parker. New York; steamer Avalon, ia
rnaica.
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III WESTMINSTER ABBEY

In Westminster Abbey the doors of that
edinco were scarcely opened and the goid
sticks and ushers had barely found their
stations before tho seats began 10 nl-
Peers and peeresses swept up tho navel
their scarlet and ermine making vlyla
contrasts with the deep blue OF the car
pet as they arrived before the thrones
they separated. the peers going 70 the
right and the peeresses 10 the left.
Even when practically empty, the Ap-
hey presented an interesting, picturesque
effect. lbe oldest feature or which con-
Sisted In every seat being practically coy
cred by large. white OFFICIAL program. Ia
the centre Of which was placed smali'
deep red book OF service.
Without the tapestries or light furnlsh-
ing OF the tiers upon tiers or seats. Wnioh
rose 80 fct high the combination Of wnlte
and red programs by itself produced a
gala effect The preliminary eulosies OF
the decorative arrangements were not
over stated. The entire scheme had Deen
carried out harmoniously. and even the
stands did not seem out or place. pc,
culiarly beautiful effect was presenteu
by the king and queens boxes. compris-
Ing half a dozen rows OF chairs In white
satin. relieved only by the crimson OF
the seats. -.
Beyond the structural decorations for
the seating OF the spectators, there was
little attempt at any display. ana the old
gray arches lent their stately perspective
10 the scene. untouched by hags or any
CLEAN Of color.
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WITH TRUMPET BLASTS

Two or three minutes later came the
hoarse cry from the Westminster boys
OF Viva the Rex Edwardus.' with blasts
from trumpets. Yet there was another
walt What has become OF the kingY
was asked by people who were smut on
sight Of the nave. The queen waited
patiently, the organ ceased and then re-
sumed, there was another fan fare OF
trumpets. another chorus Of "Nivas and
King Edward appeared and walked to his
chair in front OF the throne, bowling TO
the queen as he passed, and then knelt
down In prayer.
After removing his somewhat unbe-
coming cap His Majesty stood up ana
the Archbishop OF Canterbury In
trembling voice read the recognition, be-
ginning: "Sirs. l here present unto you
King Edward. the undoubted king OF
this realm" etc.
Then there was hoarse shout and the
blending OF thee hoir and the people
women and men--in the cry, God save
King Edward" Several times this wa.
repeated and the Abbey rang with loud
fanfarps.