davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26
Letter to E. S. Leonard,
BELLOWS FALLS, VT,

Dear Sir: Your business is, when a house
burns down, to give the owner some money
to build a new one. 1t is a good business.
Queer that the world got on so long with
out it.
We paint the one that burnt down and
the new one too. What is better, we paint
the houses that don't burn down.
You insure the houses that burn; we in
sure the houses that don't. You have the
ashes and smoke all the houses are ours.
We paint Lead and Zinc; Devoe. We sell
the paint to painters; we don't paint.
Lead and oil is the old-fashioned paint.
Devoe is zinc ground in with the lead and
linseed oil; the best paint in the world
and the cheapest, because it takes fewer
gallons than mixed paints and it wears
twice as long as lead and oil. Nobody
wants poor paint there's lots of it, though,
in the world
A. NJ. Griffen, Plainfield, n. j., writes:
Aaron Higgins, of Plainfield, always
used 10 gallons of mixed paint for his
house. Last spring he bought Is gallons OF
Devoe and had gallons left y
Yours truly,
f. W. DEvoE & Co,
New York
p. S. Howard Hardware company sell
il
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26
Pierces Pharmacy Sold.

Pierce's pharmacy, owned since Au-
gust 1899 by Col. f. G.. Osgood, has been
sold to e. C.Dodge of Springfield and A.
III. Fuller of this place. Possession was
given last Thursday. The name will be
changed to The Corner Drug Store, Dodge
q Fuller, proprietors. Mr.. Dodge has
drug store in Springfield and also one in
Charlestown. Mr.. Fuller is proprietor
OF Fuller's Pharmacy. Both are druggists
OF experience and keen business men
and will no doubt make their new ven
ture success. Mr.. Osgood has not de-
cided what his future course will be.
The new firm has several important
changes under consideration. One is to
change the entrance to the corner next
to Westminster street and to put in one
large show window where the present
front window is and another one on the
Westminster street side where the bill
board now stands. A new soda fountain
will be installed this spring. o. A. Cast
will continue in charge and will be as
sisted by L. o. Farrar of Chester.
This store was first occupied as drug
store by Babbitt & Hayes 2s years ago,
when the Suter block in which it is To-
Gated was first erected and has been used
for that purpose continuously since that
time, having been owned by Hayes &
Holden, w. A. Holden, F. B. Bosworth,
-.
name) S. w. Wilder, Jr., E. G. Osgood.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26
WEEDS

Consumption is a human
weed fourishing best in weak
lungs. Like other weeds it's
easily destroyed while young;
when old, sometimes i'm
possible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
would weak land and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
SCOTS Emulsion. Salt pork
is good too, but it is very hard
to digest.
The time to treat consump-
ton is when you begin trying
to hide it from yourself.
Others see it, you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
deceive yourself any longer.
Begin with the first thought
to take SCOTS Emulsion. If
it isn't really consumption so
much the better; you will soon
forget it and be better for the
treatment. If it is consump-
ton you can't expect to be
cured at once, but if you will
begin in time and will be
rigidly regular in your treat
ment you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
rest all you can, eat all you
can, that's the treatment and
that's the best treatment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26
ONE DROP OF BLOOD.
What the Microscope Reveals to the
Trained Specialist.
1t Tells the Story of Illness or Health-If You
Are "All Run Down" DR.. Greenes Nervura
Will Cleanse Your Blood this Spring, and Make
You Well-The King of Spring Medicines

Under the microscope a drop of
blood tells wonderful story. The
first thing the microscope tells us is
that all blood is not alike. Take a
drop of blood from your arm, another
from cat and another drop from a
chicken, and the microscopic can dis
tinguish them as easily as though you
had given him bunch of feathers. a
tuft of fur and lock of your hair.
The man with the microscope can
tell the different kinds of blood by
noticing the size and shape of the
blood corpuscles. These corpuscles
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26
Pneumonia Follows a Cold,

but never follows the use of Foley's Honey
and Tar 1t stops the cough, heals and
strengthens the lungs and affords perfect
security from an attack of pneumonia. Re-
fuse substitutes. Pierce's Pharmacy, Bel
lows Falls: H. Fl. Davis, North Walpole
c. G. Davis, Walpole.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26

La CRIME coughs yield quickly to the
wonderful curative qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar. There is nothing else
lows FAILS: Fl. Fl. Davis, North Walpole
c. c. Davis, Walpole
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is ON each
box. 25c.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26

"-~~-~
80. CURES. PRICES.
1-Fevers, COMPOSITIONS, Inaammations. .28
2-WOrms, Worm Fever, Worm Colic... rs
3-Teething, Collie, Crying, Wakefulness rs
4-Diarrhea, of Children or Adults. .25
7-COughs. Colds, Bronchitis. ............ 20
S-Neuralgia, Toothache, Faceache..... rs
9-Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo. rs
1O-Dyspepsia, Indigestion. Weak Stomach. 25
11-Suppressed or Painful Periods. rs
12-Whites, Too Profuse Periods......... .25
13-CrOup, Laryngitis, .Hoarseness.... rs
14-salt Rheum, Erysipelas, ECuptions.. rs
f5-Rheumatism Rheumatic Palms.. rs
16-Malaria, Chills, Fever and Ague..... rs
19-Catarrh. Influenza, Cold in the Head .25
2O-WhOOping-COugh .................... .2J
27-Kidney seases...................... rs
2S-Nervous Debility. 90
3O-Urinary Weakness, Wetting Bed. rs
55-Grip. Hay Fever. ....................... rs
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt of price.
BE- DR.. Humphreys New Pocket Manual
of all Diseases mailed free.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. william and
John Sts.. New YoiK.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26

in human blood are round, disc-shaped
objects, too small to be seen by the
naked eys. The red corpuscles give
color, richness and health to the blood.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26

and diseased it carries misery, pain
and sickness. The blood, then, is the
essence of life.
Pure, Rich Blood Means Health.
If pure, rich blood means health,
how important is it that the blood
should be restored and kept in that
condition. DR.. Greene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy will do this. If
your brain is exhausted, if you suffer
from insomnia and nervousness, if you
have bois or unsightly pimples and
eruptions on your face, it is because
your blood is impure. No amount of
cosmetics or outside applications will
do you permanent good You must
remove the cause - that is impure
blood. Strengthen, enrich and purify
the blood with DR.. Greene's Nervura,
and these symptoms that cause you
so much trouble and uneasiness will
disappear.
An Actual Case Described.
Charles Bischoff was afflicted with
bolls till he reminded his friends of
the Bible story about Job. Finally
some one persuaded him to take
DIR. Greene's Nervura, and he was
cured.
Then he wrote to DR.. Greene as
follows:
''My Dear DR.. Greene:
=" have been troubled with nerve and blood
diseases for the last ten years. had a mum
Der of Doils breaking out on my neck all the
time, and tried all kinds of remedies and
could not be cured. friend of mine told
me to get Or. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy. l did and it has cured the
boils, and l have found it the best that can
be found for blood and nerve diseases. 1t
is making my skin SO healthy that intend
49,, (signed) "GHARLEs BIsCHoFF.
"66 18th Ave, Newark, N. j."
The above letter is genuine. ANY
one interested may see the original at
DR.. Greene's Office, "a Temple Place,
Boston.
The bois resulted from impure
blood. Mr.. Bischoff was cured of boils
because DR.. Greene's Nervura purified
the blood.
The Best Spring Medicine.
Skin eruptions of all kinds resulting
from impure blood are especially apt
to appear in the spring. The most eff
cient Spring medicine known, is DIR.
Greenes Nervura because it acts on
both blood and nerves.
Now is the time when every one
ought to take good spring medicine
like DR.. Greene's Nervura.
Make DR.. Greene your own physi-
clan. His expert medical advice is
free. Call or write to "a Temple
Place, Boston, Mass. s.4f'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26
Mission of the Blood Corpuscles.

Mission of the Blood Corpuscles.
All healthy blood also contains a
certain number of white corpuscles
These are the scavengers. They circu-
late around among the red particles
and drive out impurities and disease
germs. If the blood is lacking entirely
in white corpus cles, it is liable to dis
ease. On the other hand too many
white corpuscles are equally danger
Gus.
Blood is the life of the human body.
Pumped by the heart, it rushes through
the veins into the remotest part of the
system. If the blood is rich, red and
pure it carries health and Astounding
life. If the blood is impoverished
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-26
DR.. Humphreys.

After fifty years DR.. Humphreys
Specifics enjoy the greatest popularity
and largest sale in their history, due to
intrinsic merit. They cure the sick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
Mission Guild.

The Good Shepherd Mission Guild
gave most delightful Christmas cele-
bration on Wednesday afternoon TO the
children of the Mission of the Good
Shepherd near the corner of Jeffer-
son and Fairfax streets. A short
service was held, the principal feature
of which was the singing of Christmas
hymns by the young ladies of the guild,
and brief address by the Rev. p. 2.
Phillips. A large and beautifully dec
grated Christmas tree delighted the
beholders' eyes, and oranges and candy
we're distributed to the fifty children
present, to whom this was most joyful
occasion. The young ladies by whom
all was arranged and provided are to be
congratulated on their very successful
Christmas tree. The Mission of the Good
Shepherd is connected with st. Paul 5
Church, but is in charge Of students Of
the Theological Seminary. The Guild
is composed of young ladies of the city
who have interested themselves in the
work of the mission, especially in the
effort to build much needed chapel at
the extreme south end of Fairfax street.
Every effort is being made to secure
funds for the erection of this chapel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
Fined Fifty Dolla rs.

James Bell, colored, armed himself
with a pistol last night and visited Nc
Mahon's saloon, northwest corner OF
Cameron and Fayette streets, where be
became aggressive and finally discharged
his pistol. He later left the place and
proceeded to James Fegan's saloon, in
the northeastern part of the city, where
he also discharged the pistol and made
himself disagreeable generally. MIR.
Fegan finally put him under arrest and
had him locked up. The Mayor this
morning fined Bell $50. Previous to
Bells visit to Mr.. Fegan's saloon two
pistol shots had been fired through the
windows of the place. VIM. chatham,
colored, was arrested by Officers Knight
and Belts charged with the ofense' but
the evidence in the Police Court this
morning was not conclusive and the ac-
cused was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
Sunday School Celebration.

The Sunday school of Emmanuel
[utbern Church will hold their Christ
mas celebration tomorrow night at 1'3O
o'clock. Rev. C. c. Morhart will be
present at the service. The following
will be the programme:
Nessiah's Kingdom Song, "Glory TO
God 10 the Highest - responsive Scrip
ture reading song by infant class, ga
Babe is Born in Bethlehem :" address
of welcome by Rev. c. c. Morhart ;
song by Pauline Ref, Mary Hellmuth
and Lizzie Didszoneit "Iist the Song"
recitation by Nancy GrOh, "At Christ
mastide " song, "Joy, Bells are Ring
ing" bv school recitation by six girls,
candle exercise song, "Angels' Mes
sage" by school; recitation by four
children. "The four Stars" song,
lBethlehem's Village So Lowly," by
school recitation by nine children,
l'The Way of Life" song, Wonderful
Love" by school song, GLORIOUS Mes,
sage" by choir; song, "Lo He Comes.
by school distribution of presents tor
children responsive Scripture reading
benediction, by the pastor; closing
HYMN. "The Birth of Jesus"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
Death of an Alexandrian.

Intelligence was received here today
to the effect that Mr.. Robert Meade, a
native of this city, died at the residence
of Mr.. George Armour in Washington
Yesterday. The deceased had previously
been paralyzed. He had lived in Alex
andria up to a short time ago. Mr..
Meade was a Mexican war pensioner,
he having enlisted in this city while
bow. He never reached hexico, how
ever as peace was declared before he
left New York. Many years ago he
was the driver of Adams Express wagon
when the Office was in the building now
occupied by ,Machen & Moncure on the
east side of Fairfax street, near King
He was later baggagemaster on the
Alexandra, Loudoun and Hamshire (now
w. & OR. r. when the road began
operations in 1859. In later years he
vas employed by the Southern Railway
Co. as Aagman at different parts Of the
CITY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
Groom Failed to Appear.

Ebenezer Church, on Queen street, be-
tween Alfred and Patrick, was the scene
of large gathering of colored people
last night to witness a wedding. As the
hour drew near for the appearance OF
the prospective bride and groom the con-
Cregation grew FESTIVE and after some
time had elapsed and the bridal party
failing to materialize, the pastor who
was TO tie the knot partook of the spirit
of restiyeness which culminatedln appre-
hension. The organist started up the
wedding march, but this failed to sum
mon the parties and while all had become
oerplexed a note was handed to the
minister. The latter read the mlsslve
after which herose and said the wedding
had been postponed until the hrst o.
June. The disappointed crowd s9ose-
quently filed out OF the church. IL Is
said that the bride was on hand, ou'
that Barkis, who was on the outside o
the church, was for some reason not VIII
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
Enrineer Assaulted.

About week ago one of the Italian
laborers employed by the Washington
Southern Railway Company in the
double-trackiDg of that road was struck
and fatally injured by one of the con-
tractors engines at Lorton. The man
was brought to the Alexandra Hospital,
where he subsequently died. A day or
two ago a number of his countrymen
determined to wreak vengeance upon
the engineer, whom they imagined ran
over the man Intentionally, and he had
to fight for his life. They rushed toward
him with knives and used all sorts Of
imprecations. The engineer picked up
a poker used on the locomotive and for
a time knocked his assailants right and
left. There were too many OF them,
however, and the engineer was finally
compelled to barricade himself in the
operators car for safety. The Italians
hung around the car for some time, but
we're later with some difficulty induced
to move away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24

The Alexandria German Club will give
their dance at McBurney's Hall tomorrow,
Christmas night and the young people antlc-
ipate delightful time.
In the Corporation Court today in the case
of Hulfsh, administrator of ID. A. Windsor,
VS.. Windsor ct al, a decree was entered
confirming the report of the commissioner OF
sale.
officer Allen early this morning discovered
that the fire in the alley running west from
Columbus street between Prince and Duke,
had broken out afresh. He soon extlngulsh'
ed il.
A special meeting of the Anglo-American
Company, limited, was held at the office Of
the company in this city yesterday afternoon,
for the purpose Of reducing its capital stock to
$25, 900
The banks and public buildings will be
closed tomorrow, as well as most of the stores
Nearly all manufactures in the city will close
down. The postofiice will observe Sunday
hours.
At the meeting of the Reliance Fire Engine
Company held on Tuesday night committee
was appointed to arrange a musical entertain
ment for the benefit of the company. New
uniforms were also decided npOn.
Two residents Of ths city were arrested IN
Washington yesterday charged with shop
lifting. The police Of this city searched the
house of the accused and found a number of
articles said to have been taken from stores in
Washington.
There are nineteen inmates and five prison
ers at the almshouse and workhouse at the
present time. Tomorrow they will be given
good Christmas dinner by Superintendent
Smith. The prisoners in the city Jail will
also be given good dinner tomorrow by City
Sergeant Cox.
The Southern Railway has received two
more of the large class trailer locomotives
from the Baldwin works. This makes five OF
this pattern in operation on the road. One OF
these mammoths in turning the curve at
Wolfe and Henry streets this morning tore up
a portion of the track.
The streets have been cnlivened today by
the appearance Of many people moving to and
fro In the throngs were number OF
strangers, mostly from the rural districts adj
| Joining Alexandria. The sound of Christmas
horns was heard here and there, together
with occasional explosions Of trecrackers
| The weather today has been threatening with
a light fall of rain.
Robert b. Ruffin, a colored lawyer, was
! found in the street at the corner OF and
| Sixth streets northeast, Washington, at about
| 10 o'clock last night. He was suffering from
several bruises and contusions about the head
and after he was revived was unable to tel
| how he had received them, Ruifin's uncon
sciousness lasted for several hours. II Is be
lieyed by the police that he fell oil stree
car and lost consciousness Rutin years ego
| lived in Alexandria county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
Police Court.

Mayor G. L. Simpson Presiding.l
The following cases were disposed Of
last night:
Georgianna Lewis, colored, arrested
by Officer Ferguson charged with steal,
ing a turkey from VIM. Cook, was ilned
IS.
Llewellyn Lane, colored, arrested by
Officer Allen charged with assaulting
Willis Thompson, colored, with razor,
was fined $50. Thompson, arrested by
the same officer charged with assaulting
Lane with beer bottle, was dismissed.
Benz. Scrivener, arrested by Officer
Knight charged with stealing a cheese
from George Harlow, had his case con-
tinued.
VIM. chatham, colored, arrested by
Officers Knight and Belts charged with
discharging a pistol through james
Fegan's house, was dismissed.
George Cook, colored arrested by
Special Officers Genzberger ana Mullln
charged with drunken and disorderly
conduct was dismissed, the officers fail
ing to appear. 49,,
James Bell, colored, charged with
carrying concealed weapons and dis,
charging pistol in the street, was fined
$50.
James Epps, colored, arrested by OFF,
GERS Lyles aud Henderson for being
drunk in the street, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
Fight Between Negroes.

A negro named Llewelyn Lane got on
the warpath yesterday and proceeded to
Mr.. Andrew beavers store, in the north
erl. part of the city, where he accosted
Willis Thompson, colored, who is EN-
ploved in the store. Lane was armed
with razor which he fourished in a
menacing manner until Thompson was
compelled to defend himself with a beer
bottle. Lane said it was his purpose to
kill sombody this Christmas, and Thomp-
s,n. supposing he was likely to be the
victim. struck Lane a heavy blow across
the forehead with the bottle, making an
ugly wound, from which blood flowed
freely. Lane was elected from the store.
but he soon re-entered from the rear and
made murderous assault upon Thomp-
son. The Iattcr's nose and cheek were
split open and his right hand and arm
seriously cut. Bystanders separated the
combattants and later Officer Allen pat
both under arrest. The Mayor this morn
ing fined Lane $50 but dismissed Thomp-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
Kniphts Templar Greeting.

The Knights Templar of Old Do
minion Commandery in this city will
meet 10 their asylum Christmas Day at
noon to drink toasts to the NJ. f. Grand
Master. The toast. which is prepared
bv the committee of the grand encamp-
ment of the United States, is as follows t:
Sentiment-To Our Most Eminent
Grand Master Henry Bates Stoddard-
As hundred thousand knights at one
moment look southwark, so a hundred
thousand hearts go forth to him with
glad Christmas greetings.
Responsible one hundred and forty
thousand knights in the North, the
South. the East and West-greeting.
Sweet Christmas JOY be thine
To make my fondest dreams complete,
The bells ring out my message sweet,
And this is what they seem to say;
God bless you all on Christmas day. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
A Timely Suggestion.

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t is certain to be
needed before the winter is over, and
results are much more prompt and salts
factory when it is kept at hand and given
as soon as the cold is contracted and
before it has become settled in the system.
In almost every instance severe cold
may be warded ofby taking this remedy
freely as soon as the first indication OF
the cold appears. There is no danger
in giving it to children for it contains no
harmful substance. 1t is pleasant to
take-both adults and children like it.
Buy it and ycu will get the best 1t
always cures. For sale by Richard
Gibson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
Fires Last Night.

About two O'Clock this morning an
uuoccupied house in the alley in the
block bounded by Prince, Duke, Column
bus and Alfred streets was found to be
burning, and an alarm was sounded
The fire department soon arrived upon
the scene and extinguished the flames
before they spread to adjoining properly.
The FIRE is believed to have been the
work of an incendiary, This house was
set Gil fire about year ago.
About an hour later small frame
house occupied by Addison Bowden, on
south West street, was found to be burn
ing. The department appeared ana
soon subdued the flames. The loss was
slight. On the way to the first fire the
horse attacked to the Columbia hose
wagon dropped dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-24
LOCAL RREVITIES.

A suitable Christmas present is a years
subscription to the Gazette.
Lumber dealers report that thieves are COR
FINALLY preying upon their yards.
The Modern Woodmen Of America at q
meeting last night initiated two applicants
for membership.
The calendars gotten out this season by
Messrs. NJ. i. Harlow & Co... real estate deal
ers. are as pretty as the prettiest.
Mr. George Pettey, assistant foreman Of the
Reliance Fire Company had one of his hands
badly hurt at the FIRE this morning.
Thieves attempted to enter the residence OF
Engineer Thayer, on south Royal street.
Tuesday night, but were scared of by dog.
Messrs. 5. c. Swain and John T. Langley
are candidates for the position Of Inspector OF
Lumber made vacant by the death Of James
l.. Adams
The Young Mems Sodslity Lyceum at a
meeting on Tuesday nighC nominated officers
for the ensuing year. The election VIII Ake
place in January.