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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23
TOWN TOPICS.

The Noman's Auxiliary are planning
to give an entertainment Washington
birthday.
\. W. Bosworth, jr. assisted at the ser.
vice in the Congregational Church last
Sunday evening.
Don't forget the oyster supper and en-
tertainment at Grand Army hall this
Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. II. Price welcomed a
little daughter to their family circle
Tuesday the Goth inst.
Mrs. o. NJ. Carpenter has gone to
New York to visit friends and will be
absent about three weeks.
Deputy sheriff Stevens went to Rut-
land Monday on official business to
serve writ in case of NJ. NJ. Wilson of
West Charleston vs.. Insurance o.,which
will be tried in the Orleans county court.
Sunday morning ushered in cold
snap, with a sharp, cutting wind, and
the attendance at the churches was ma
terially affected. Monday and Tuesday
the mercury registered from - to 30
below zero.
Special revival services are being held
all this week at the Methodist Church.
Thus far an excellent attendance and an
unusual interest is being manifested.
Services begin each evening, except Sat
urday. at $50 o'clock.
We are pleased to report that the OPP
Grafton performed last week upon Mrs
Ensign Earrett (Sadie Willoughby) for
appendicitis was in every way successful,
which many friends will rejoice to learn,
further that Mrs. Barrett is doing as well
as could be expected.
\ hearing i'll the case of William A.
Moore, in bankruptcy, was held here on
the 18th inst, before Marshall Mont
gomery, Esq, of st. Johnsbury, Referee
All evidence in the case was submitted
and case continued for arguments which
are to he submitted in writing to the
referee.
Col. Mansur, wife and daughter, Mrs.
Carl 5. Storrs, the latter accompanied
by her husband and two children, were
visitors here last week to take in the
carnival, the features of which they en-
joyed. Many friends were greatly
pleased to again meet these former resi-
dents and enjoy social chat with them.
We were again without electric lights
Sunday evening, owing to some difficulty
with the 'eXciter." An expert arrived
on the midnight Pullman and soon had
the lights restored. The Electric Light
x Power Co. are giving the best service
possible under adverse conditions, and
their efforts are appreciated.
Over forty members and irieuds of
the Epworth League went to East
Brighton last Friday evening for social
at the home of S. ID. Hobson. A most
enjoyable evening was spent in singing,
playing games, etc. All agreed that the
social was an entire success and that
Mr.. IIobson and his sister, Mrs. Falls,
were ideal hosts. Most of the party
went in double teams and the ride was
no small part of the evenings pleasure.
A number of shirt waists strung on a
wire were discovered in flames Wednes
day night about 9 o'clock in the Bart
lett Co.'S store. The supposition is that
some one struck a "crack" match so
called and the head of the match flew off
md lodged in one of the waists, smoul
Iered for a while and broke out into a
olaza which was fortunately seen in
4eason and checked. Some | or -
waists were damaged and the ceiling
pretty we'll scorched.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23

With Great Britain, Germany, Italy,
Spain and Belgium all besieging Vene-
zuela for the payment of claims,
France pressing claim against Peru
aud the United States interested In col
lecting a debt against Korea, 1t would
appear that what the world most needs
just now ID an international debt col
lecting agency in connection with The
Hague tribunal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23
A University Innovation.

President Woodrow Wilson Of Prince
ton university is at work on the devel-
opment Of plan Of his own which will
be an innovation In American universe
ties. He intends to Introduce the
tutorial system into Princeton. such as
is used In Oxford and by which tutors
are available for every student In his
individual preparation for classes. This
and other changes proposed will re-
Quire $12,5OO,0OO, which President VII
son has faith he will obtain.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23

As Mrs. H. B. Norton Of Otis. near
Winsted, Conn.,, was about to put a
stick Of wood into the stove she saw
what she thought was a picture OF q
woman pasted on one end. says the st.
Louis Post Dispatch. 1t proved to lie
a formation of the wood and was a
correct picture Of woman In walking
attire. Edward Uni Of New York Of
fered Mrs. Norton $40 for the stick Of
wood, and she accepted.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23
Local Business Notices.
Dining tables at BOsworth's.

Dining tables at BOsworths.
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to me by note or
book account are requested to make inn
mediate settlement, or settle with my
attorney. have few nice sleighs for
sale. y. B. LoUGEE.
Parlor table. at Bosworth's.
Girls Wanted. Fifty opera
tors wanted. Steady employment and
good wages. Write for particulars. The
q. A. Cane Shirt CO, Island Pond, Vt.
Sewing tables al Bosworth's.
Any combination of magazines at
club prices duplicated 10y us on receipt
of copy of notice or quotation of same,
If by reputable house and at same
price. Books at wholesale and retail !;
also stationery, at Bookstore, Lancaster,
n. ii.
Gard cables at Bosworths.
WANTED.
A capable girl for general house work.
Good position for the right person.
Write Mrs. l.. A. Clarke, 0 Falmouth
Street, Portland, Me, or call on o. NJ.
Carpenter at the Post Office.
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23

A gentleman who makes a speciality
of weather predicting says that we are
to have twenty-seveD snowstorms this
winter. This will be delightful news
for the man with a long stretch Of
sidewalk.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23
A CARD.

| wish to thank my friends who so
kindly assisted me in winning the gold
watch and chain at the baseball carnival.
Especially do thank Mr.. Price and Mr.
Williamson, Blanche Harden.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23

Doubtless the English and German
army and navy officers hope that there
will be enough Of 4 commOtion before
the Venezuela incident Is closed to start
the promotion mills.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List Of letters remaining uncalled fOI
Al the Island Pond post Office Jan. IL:
Mrs. saraPhine Smith. Miss MabeI
Sullivan, William CunniugtOn, +. W
Dow, NJ. Jeniues.
i's"''oH idcertissd Letters.
q. W. Cary,snier, Postmaster.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23

General Nord seems to have displayed
commendable degree Of unanimity In
making himself president Of the repub-
lie of Haiti.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23

Spain discreetly refrains from offer
ing any suggestions as to how Cuba
should be managed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23

Austria was the first country to adopt
the system Of postal cards. This was
in 1859.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23

One per cent Of the population Of In
dia profess the Christian religion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-01-23

siderable revenue. Miss Blanche Har-
den secured the gold watch aud chain
given 10 the most popular young lady,
aud Al. Chapman received the Brother
hood charm given to the most popular
railroad man. And thus the carnival
passes into the past, success in every
way. The management promised .'some-
thing doing every minute" and there
was.
About 100 attended the Carnival from
Groveton, aud large number from East
and West Charleston, and Stratford.
West Burke, Lyndonville and Lancaster
also sent delegations.
The door receipts for the three nights
were s257.45, which means large
crowd considering the low admission
price, 25c aud l0c.
Editor White of the Lancaster Demo
crat, who is chairman of carnival CON-
nittee in his town attended Friday even
ing looking for ideas.
The orchestra was good, their dance
music being repeatedly encored.
The Western news., 1903-04-15
Filed for Record.

Eeed-Geo. May and wife to Arthur
Porter, lots /, 2, 3, S, block 1, Dobbins
addition to Stevensville; S1O5.
Deed-Geo. w. Dobbns and wife to
Arthur Porter, lot 4, block L; 81.
Deed-Missoula Real Estate Asso-
citation to Ann E. Williams, lots and
4. block 15.Stevensville; $l75.
Deed-Bitter Root Orchard Co. to
Geo. A. Shoemaker, an undivided
three-eightieths in and to 80 acres;
5000.
Deed-W. A. Drew and wife to W..
X. Dickson, of Carbon county, an un-
divided one-third interest in 48O acres:
$s76.
Deed-Henry Buck and wife to Ar
thur Porter, lot 3. block /, Dobbins.
addition to Stevensville; $4OO.
Deed-Wm. r. Davies and wife to j.
u. Middleton, 40 acres; ST..
Deed-School District No. fCorva1-
lis) to E. J. Stanley, lots to 10, block
3, Corvallis; 5000.
Deed-E. ]. Stanley to Joseph Row.
den, lots to 10, block 8, Corvallis:
$3.50.
Deed-Arthur May e. al to Fred Du-
montier, 6 $40 acres near Steveusvil1e:
81.
Deed-Chas. p. Mendel and wife to
Adlor L. Spooner, 100 acres; 81.
Deed-B. L. Logan to Emma F.
Logan, 100 acres; 81.
Deed--John W. Mason to Edward
Riley, right to 100 inches water out
of Rogers creek; ST..
Deed-Agnes T, Baggs and husband.
to VIM. E. Godfried, lot S, block 10.
Pleasantvi'ie addition TO Stevensville:
$40.
Deed. .. Miser aud wife to Mrs.
e. A. Hatch, lots /, 4 and II, block S.
Stevensville; $50.
Deed-Joseph F. Strout and wife to
Chas P. Mendel, 100 acres near Vic
tor; 81.
Deed-A. L. Spooner to Maria A.
Fisk, right of way; 500.
Ceed-Victor Townsite Co. to Nellie
McCune. lot II, block 5, Victor; SIS,
Water Right-by D. E. Greenup-
out of Vance creek.
Deed-W. A. Drew and wife to Tel.
ford Dickson, an undivided one-th1rd
interest in 48O acres; $876.
Deed-John M. Bceechbill ct al to
Allan B. Breechbill, 16) acres near
Stevensville.
The Western news., 1903-04-15

James Carney a member of the local
labor union, died April in the Sisters
hospital, Missoula, after a lingering
illness of consumption. The Hamil-
ton union took charge of the funeral
arrangements.
Grand Master F. E. Smith of
Lewistown will visit the Masonic
lodges of the valley on the following
dates: Oriental No. %, Stevensville
April 16; Corvallis No. 80, April Il;
Ionic No. 3S, Hamilton. April 1S.
1t is unofficially reported, on what
seems to be good authority, however,
that the time card of the local pas
senger train service is to be changed
May 1st or 5th. A Sunday train will
be put on at this time also.
DR.. Nash assistant state veterinar-
ian came over from Helena Friday to
investigate a malady affecting some
cattle IN the herd of John d. Byrd of
Darby. He found that several calves
were afflicted with blackleg and took
prompt steps to eradicate the disease.
The Western news., 1903-04-15

Olaf Beck a native of Sweden made
declaration of intention to become a
citizen of the United States last
Thursday.
There will be no preaching services
at the Presbyterian church next Sun
day as the pastor will attend the spring
meeting of Presbytery at Philipsbury.
John p. Cleary is logging a small
tract of timber which he owns near
Woodside. The saving to be done by
McVey Il Johnson.
Mrs +. d. Dudley and children and
Miss Bessie Chaplin arrived home
Thursday evening from. an extended
visit in Seattle.
VIM. Lund and Miss Bertha Dahl
berg, both of this city, were united in
marriage last Friday evening by
Justice Morris.
J. L. Humble has purchased the
James J.. McGrath ranch adjoining
the Orchard Homes near Missoula.
The consideration was $4,000.
Horace M. Putnam has returned
from Detroit, Mich. where he spent the
winter at his old home and which he
had not visited for 70 years past.
The Wiles estate, consisting of 100
acres OF land, the hotel and springs
on East Fork were sold yesterday to
Geo. Steele of Grantsdale for SS, 500.
The Scott Sheriff. ranch of 100 acres
in Ross Hole was sold yesterday by
Mrs. Sheriff., administrative of the
estate, at public sale to c. II. Bell of
this city for $4,000.
Matt Blindauer arrived home last
Friday from Wisconsin where he was
called to attend the funeral of his
father. Nicholas and Peter Bl.ndaue
will return in a few weeks.
The dates of Rev. Wilson, the noted
socialist speak throughout the val
ley, have been cancelled on account of
sickness and Mr.. Wilson has returned
to California.
Miss Mollie Wiles, county superin-
tendent of Powell county, was in town
yesterday on business connected with
the estate of her uncle, the late E. B.
Wiles, of which she is Administrative.
The Northern Pacific Railway CON-
pany has posted bulletin to the
effect that the logging tram will do
passenger and freight business
henceforth between Hamilton and all
points south.
John Mckinley and family formerly
of Burnt Fork, and who removed to-
Seattle some months ago to reside,
have returned to the valley and are
now domiciled on the d. l.. Reynolds
place. They didn't like the coast and
declare that the Bitter Root is the
best country on earth.
The Western news., 1903-04-15
Bitter Root Brevities.
w. B. Faulds was up from Stevens

w. b. Faulds was up from Stevens
vile Yesterday.
VIM. Wetzsteon of Sula was Ham
lit II visitor yersterdav.
Judge ]. NJ. Evans was up from
Missoula Monday on legal business.
y farmers union was organized at
Wvodside last Saturday with q char
ter members.
Manager c. H. Mcleod of the M. NJ.
C' Missoula, was Hamilton visitor
W. dnesday evening.
Chas. Blaisdell of Mlssoula is the
guest OF his oldtime friend, Rory
Mcleod.
Landlord A. L. Mowatt of the
Ravalli house, Victor, did business in
the county capital Monday.
Mrs. c. B. Hart and daughter, Clara
arrived home Friday evening from an
extended visit in Kentucky.
D. +. Boyer and J. L. Robbins, pros
ptrous ranchmen of Willow Creek did
hrs siness in the county capital Monday.
Milton Hammond and daughter.
Miss Myrtle, and Mrs. A. E. Ham.
mond drove down from Darby Mon
day.
The Western news., 1903-04-15
Citizens Take Notice,

All property owners of the City of
Hamilton are hereby notified to clean
their alleys and repair the sidewalks
fronting on their premises. Failure
to comply with this notice within ten
days from date will necessitate that
the City take charge of this work,
whereupon the cost will be assessed
to each property owner who neglects
to comply with the ordinance made
and provided for such cases.
BY order of the City Council.
w. A. STRANGE,
City Marshal.
Hamilton, Mont, April Is. 1908.
The Western news., 1903-04-15

Roy Burke has reuted the Page
blacksmith shop, rear of Hotel Ham,
ilton, and is prepared to turn out all
kinds of blacksm,thing and repair
work in first class manner at short
notice. Horse-shoeing $l.5O. Give
him a trial. 25-4t
The Western news., 1903-04-15

Waddell, Eldridge Ray Kyle, Linn
Kyle. Elmer Nicholson, Frank Whit
taker, Frank Summons Jasper Benson,
Isaac Williams, Amos Williams, Troy
Mckinney and George Watson. Dane
ing was the chief amusement. Re-
freshments were served at midnight.
Seattle buyers, representing Frye
Bruhn Co., gathered in some 600 head
of Bitter Root beef cattle last week.
They bought about 100 head of the
Wetzsteons and A. Vogt of Ross Hole
and about 500 head of the Bitter Root
Stock Farm. Oue train load was
shipped Friday and another will go
the last of the week. The cattle sold
for $50 per head. The Bitter Root
stock farm fed 1000 steers for the
market the past winter, and have
disposed of the most of them at fancy
prices.
M. S. Gilman has brought suit in
the district court against J. c. Gilman
and Lavinia I. Gilman ct al, to re
cover on a certain promissory note
alleged to have been given to the
plaintiff by the defendant. The note
is for 81, $50. 10 and bears interest at s
per cent from date, September 4, 1897.
In addition thereto plaintiff asks for
$34O attorneys fees. Suit is brought
in the name of NJ. S. Gilman, of
klemme. Iowa, by George Mccall,
VINO is acting as agent in this matter.
w. P. Baker is the attorney for the
plaintiff.
Hon. w. B. Harlan, of Como, 1e-
turned Wednesday evening from
Helena, where he attended the meeting
of the Farmers Institute Association.
An organization was perfected and
the work for the year was outlined.
Mr.. Harlaa was elected president
and Prof. S. Fortier, of Boze,nan, was
chosen secretary. 1t was decided to
send a corps of instructors first into
the Milk river country, to hold insti-
tutes in the counties along the line of
the Great Northern railway. Later.
probably the last of June or the first
of July, meetings will be held in
the western counties. At this time
meetings will be held in the Bitter
Root, at Florence, Victor and Darby.
Meetings will be held in Hamilton and
Stevensville in the winter.
Commissioner ]. A. Ferguson of the
state Bureau of Labor, Agriculture
and Industry spent Thursday in town
investig gating the matter of the i'm :
portation of the Norwegian im,ni-
grants. He did not care to be inter-
viewed about the matter but it is
understood that he was unable to dis
cover anything in connection with the
matter that would warrant official
interference. 1t develops that all but
one OF the immigrants are mechanics
and trades,nen and practically of little
account as farm hands. Thirteen of
them joined the union last Saturday
night and it is stated that the re-
inainder will be taken in shortly.
These laborers all receive the ruling
wage of SIS per month. Several of
them have already been discharged
and others have quit their jobs on the
Daily ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy McCune and son
of Victor were Hamilton visitors
Thursday.
J. A. Wetzsteon, the we'll known
Sula cattleman did business in the
county capital Thursday.
The Western news., 1903-04-15

Idaho cedar posts for sale by A. c.
M. Co. Sc If
For sale-A new ingrain-carpet call
at this office. 2+-tf
For calcimining call on Magni s.
Harvey, Pell's old stand. Soft.
Hamilton Bakery for Sale-Address
or inquire of Jacob Helw;g. 23tf
For paints and wall paper see Mag
| nj s. Harvey, Pell's old stand. Soft.
800 Grape Vines for sale. Call with
IN the next ten days. J. E. Hauf,
Woodside.
Money to loan on all kinds of secur-
ity. N. FARNswoRTH, Hamilton Mon
tana. If
For painting and paper hanging call
on Magni s. Harvey, Pell's old stand.
Soft.
Mr.. B. W. Fisher, UpEolsterer and
Mattress Repairer. Inquire at Ham
lltOu BAKERY. ZS-4
Thoroug ghbred Plymouth Rock eggs
vi per sitting. E. F. RICHARDS,
22-4t Hamilton. Mont.
Donavon and Burns are the exclu-
sive agents for the justly celebrated
Irene Cigar. Try one. 10 If.
Five room house and lot on Seventh
street for sale cheap for cash. Inquire
at The Western News office. 23-4t
FOR SALE OR TRADE-1 sixty
egg Shoemaker-Globe incubator and
brooder-Call on or address Chas.
Boiler, Corvallis. 23.4t
Magni & Harvey have just received
their spring stock of wall paper which
includes the latest and most beautiful
designs. Call and see them. 22tf
There will be an auction sale of
mich cows, horses, wagons and har-
ness etc. at the Hamilton stock pens
on Saturday, April 1S beginning at 10
a. IN. F. ]. Morris, .auctioueer. - 2t.
The Western news., 1903-04-15
Births.

Talent: To Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Talent, April IA. girl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-01-09
STANFORD GLEE
II CLUB CONCERT

Taking mandoliun. strummins
etdtars aud college Hangh GA the
sd A.. aud college boys. pretty co.
ed. eollene eaiofa ana college yells
Ia De audience, were the features VI
entmtammeni given NJ the Grand
last might by the stanford univ~r-
sity fGiee a Mandolin clubs. The
California boys were given "a Joy
/, Gus welcauie BY the young people OF
aeattie, fully - pet cent 81 the big
audiences being university high
y hnol and grammar school students
The clubs certainly received no
more than was due them Their
singing and pla wins IL equal 10 most
professional werh. and Nas APP
piaadasi to the echo. TlA- giee club
has saHna really splendid voices and
the mandolin club plays In splendid
time and with careful attention TO
- precision. The selections given.
both voesi aud inst rum~ntai. we're
y ell chosen
The clubs have a clever monoioEua
artist In nyfne. who win nome day
make a hit as = professional " he
should not enter the ministry. Its
Imitation Of AN old time rryivniint
shows that he Wiii be well nttsd. In
voice and manner. at least To grace
a pulpit In hts naturef years,
bush q naker 80 some refreshing
N Knsad musical comedy stunts
FifebsuRh. the hAsa Roloist % the
giee club. has good voice. and
rendered satne pleasing selections.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-01-09
A Big BATTLE
ENDED

one Of the nsrcu., and most
strongly contested cAs~s ewrs'
brought b.far~ fudge % the au-
p~riar court In Kins county. has just
ended Nearly everybody II familiar
with the fs1ts ana misfortune which
brought q about. ny direction Of
The Hon, Judge Norris OF IN. su-
r-Fior epurt. Mr.. !. A. Paine n the
ffm u rouns a Paine. iscatsd IN
Tie Pioneer building. has acted hsl
fecaiNsf and was directed Co sell the
sfoSk. nsturss and confsnts az the
Monarch shoe a Clothing Co. better
known as NJ A Gray q Co. ipcatsd
At ltii snd iBis t1rss aypeae, gn<s
eat bidder. ThiH being "A aefr-p-
sionsilY hixh grade stock % ciss nsns.
shoe. hats and mems farnt<hinx
Frosis. the fno-i ~idsawatsr ntef =
chants In the Northwest s.fsssisa
10 -pirk the plum sorrs cofnln 81
ffufu Tacoma. Spokane. Portland.
and leading merchants. from san
Franri.ra. 40 vel as several So
attic concerns bidding GA tho stock.
all reaiising that To secure na~rchsn-
disn 81 a ANAL cost would. AZ kion-
diker's say; be a hiE ciesn up irs
. w~li known fact that IS different
csneefns In the Mort w@r. were in
the race. everyone tr~lrpta of OBJ
tanning this $4,000 Htor'g ~ mer-
chandiss At the lowest pcHsbis tg-
ure. and although rs a very sal
aTatr that brought this concern in
10 bankruptcy. thu pvsfie r-~is us<s~r
ehiisAfions to shake hands with
M Alexander Bridge. president Of
The Globe riothinK 20. for buying
this stock and defeating merchants
that noaked here from other cities.
sinokin' for a good thfnR"
From Information received. ws
have learned that SIR, Bridge bought
the stock which amounts TO over
as 900. for a little less than ts00a.
or about acc ON the dollar. It's
-aomrthinR WI be doing" In a day
or two. as the star understands that
Mr.. bridge VIII soil the stock with
IN the original location. which 10 well
known 20 the public. as The Mon
arch shoe a Clothing Co. iaf7 and
1873 First ave. formerly owned and
controlled by NJ. a. Gray a Go. Few
people know that " A. Gray IL a
@MisA." and was AZ the head Of, and
principal stockholder ~. this large
mercantile concern. for which she
worked and inbored - necessarily
that about four weeks ago her mind
became drrnnssd. and BY an order
Of the court fhis poor. unfortunate
woman was adiudEed insane and
confined 10 uhe state asylum at
Stailacoom.
Miss Gray VAS known 60 always
carry tho highest grades ~ mer-
ehandlss. enjoying the goodwill aud
credit Of all larEe manufacturers
yet. when the iady was overtRken bv
this depiofable maiady. ana hsr bus
mess Affairs Tell into the hnnds OF
the law. everybody who had n few
dollars coming grabbed" ~ the
stock. which has flnally resulted In
NJ. bridge becoming the owner At
his own price.