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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
Tragedy or ANIMAL LIFE.
Something Pathetic In the Career Of
the Passenger Pigeon.

To him who knows the story OF the
passenger pigeon this group OF beauu-
| ful. grayfsh brown birds with the iri-
descent golden sheen upon their throats
| Is the last word OF tragedy OF animal
| life. America was once the land OF the
wild pigeon. Early American writer's
are full Of references 10 II. Alexander
/ Wilson. the father OF American orni-
! thology, estimated that flock seen by
| him I'm 1908 contained over 100000
individuals. II stretched from the ho-
rizon To the horizon as far as the eye
could see. and was over four hours in
passing a given point. He saw a nest
Ing colony forty miles long and several
miles IN width.
In 1905 Audubon saw schOOners at
the wharfs I'm New York loaded not In
packages. but IN bulk, with wild pi-
gcons caught up the Hudson river ana
sold for n cent apleces- 10 1850 the
bird continued fairly abundant Then
frightful slaughter began TO supply
an increased food demand. Gun. pole.
club, net and sulphur pot were en-
ployed. Thirty dozen birds were cap
ulred at one spring Of the net. one
man netted 800 dozen In one day. In
the nesting season trees were shaken
or fclled and wagon loads Of SQUAD
taken nightly, droyes Of hogs being
turned In to utilize what the hunters
had left. Wherever the distracted
nocks appeared the slaughter began.
At the last known large pigeon nest
L 1gI
during the season. Like the bison, II
was encctually eXtermlnatcd, showing
the terrible efficiency Of man when he
sets out Systematically I'm pursuit OF
lower species. New York Post
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
Not Very Filling.

Mrs. Andrews was the most consclen-
tlous visitor Of the district, but for va
rious reasons she was not popular
among the poor people whom she
longcd TO help.
81 don't want TO see that peaked look
ing woman i'm my room again, nor |
won'tw said the grandmother Of the
nine ragged Palmers.
81 read my Bible wild the best o
folks" went on the old lady, but
there's times for some things an times
for others, an that Andrews woman
Is without the sense TO know the one
from the other. What was the motto
she brought us yesterday, all I'm red and
gold letters, and we with empty stom-
achs? - he filed with faith! -
Youths Companion
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
ROCKLAND.

Measlc, Is very prevalent.
WIN. King has been sick.
Hattie Perry is working at Wheaton
Luther.
Gee. Paine has moved into the tene.
ment over the store.
Slyvanls Carr has been sick with pneu.
monia the past week.
Some of the young people have been to
see ben Hur" this week.
The infant child OF Frank Bernhard
has been dangerously III.
Conductor Douglass has hired a tene.
ment of Rhoda Briggs.
Rumor SAYS that c. VI. Scott has hired
a tenement at Clayville and is preparing
garden.
Mrs. VIM. Rounds and Mrs. Davenport
attended The funeral OF Lucy Shippee.
Wednesday.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
Trees OF Europe aud North America

Trees OF Europe aud North America.
Forest vegetation is much richer in
North America than In Europe and com.
priscs Az species, of which l1G are
native to the Atlantic region, log Ia
the Pacific, 10 are common to both, 40
to the Rocky mountain region, and "a
are tropical species near the coast of
Florida as against 15S species In
Europe. Six North American species
of forest trccs--thc Judas tree, per-
simmon, blackberry, plane tree, hop
hornbcam and chestnut-are also In
digcnous in Europe, all now growing
there naturally south of the Alps.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
CENTERDALE .

6. W. Harris has gone to the Cape for
q stay OF several days.
Baby Carriage Tires put on; the best
rubber money can buy, SL7s and $500
at Hughes X Atkins, 80 Plainheld St,
Olneyville, r. /.
A large delegation OF Roger Williams
Lodge A. F. and A. NJ. attended the
funeral OF the late Allison Staples at
Enfield on Tuesday.
The Centerdales were defeated by the
General Fire Extinguisher team on
Saturday by a,core to 4. The Center.
dales play the Riverpoints at Riverpoin,
tomorrow
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

Laetated Food, 20 40, and Is cents (;
Mellen's Food, 60 and 81 cents lIorlck's
Matted Milk, 3S and rs cents (; Eskey's
Food, 40, 80 and 6S cents (; Ridges Food
al. 3S, rs cents and SI.os Arabian Bal
sam, 1 9 cents; Soothing Syrup. 10 cents (;
Teething Cordial, IS cents; Borated Tai.
cum Powder, 10 cents; Comfort Powder,
~ and IS cents; nursing bottles, all COM
plete with tube and bottle brush, 10 cents ;
black bottle nipples for S cents. Byron
A.Smith, prescription druggist, 10 Oney-
Vile Square.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
sClTUATE.
Town Council and Probate
Court.

AT the monthly meeting held Ss'urd y.
May 9, members all present The follow
ing business was transacted.
TowN Council
The application OF Esil y Pierce for
iran,ier Of license was continued To My
70, and Ch,rles Warner vas ordered TO
appear A. that tim- aud state his ol C.
tions To the trau,frr.
The application o. X. J Fellows for 3
second class iquIr licen.e at Bdsion
Park was granted with The u Fidelity
Co. "a surety. The application Cf + ..
gene l. Gage for second class lqp r
license At The Big T. m Ho'el. Ps'rf ID
Road was granted with Robert Is Taft
and Hugh O'Donuell as sur.ties.
William f. Porter. fernando a. Round
and John a. Riley were appointed super.
visars of Election IN Disirict No. In
place OF those dec i1ing tn serve. Albert
Luther was appointed Supe' gi.or In
DIstric, No. 3 In place cf w B. Bentley
who declined.
The Gate Keepers Tor the Town elec.
iJn were appointed as follow; District
I, Charles A. Tucker and Walter y
Battey. District 2, Jeremiah Brown and
lanes Franklin. Di.t,ict Robert
Sianfeld and Frank ID. Phi lIp'.
II was voted that John a Baiiey pl INK
lhe bridge at Kent al Dr Clarke's and at
Cranberry Bfotk
Frank Carr was appointed Rpprai'er of
damage done by dogs in place ol Fred $
HilI, declined.
The f'llowing bills w'r' allowed and
ordered issued Byron Il. K thbun, hIgh.
way SIS 81; f. l.. Hawkes.. balust, ,ade
S35 90; Geo. a. Kennedy. enrolling
dogs 81 . loi Dhn a. Battey. highwa,
SSt 20; J. G.. Potter, culve'ts 81 50
J. G. Potter, highway StIot5; q. a.
Tucker, Officer, $50 90; Msr.hsll d
Hopkins. highway, St4'; Olnr,vlle
Times, AdveIti-ing 81 roi F p o en-,
assessor, 200; ] II Comstock. g. 90;
Ives Sa'ishury, g. 90; RJoert II Walker.
t2.ooi a Waterman. $500; Henry H.
Potter clerk, s1.oo; Na'han Colvin
Chiei of Police etc S6i sol Jennie l.
Brown, assI lum, S53 o..
The claims Of Charles A. Capw,p.
FannJ T. l,e;k, Charles g Hiil, Ne cy
Wells aud WI liam /. Round for land
taken Tor highway and railroad pu,po.ee,
were again con'inu' d to Ma, 10 70 :.
TowN CouNcIL.
Estate e Henry a. Wells d,cea,ed, wi !
Wells, Executor wi hou, bon'.
Estate Of Michael Coyle, deceased, will
was admitted TO probate, Alice J. Wigh
man, ExrcutrIx without bond.
Estate of Michael Co le d 'ce,,ed.
Administration was granted leave to sell
real estPle. Bond $1,000 Bondsmen
George +. Howard and Robert II Wake
Estate of Jeremiah Fhke, deceased.
Administrators final account was pr e..
sented and referred to June g with an
order Of notice.
Es'a'e Of Ernest K. Briggs, dece, sd
The furniture was set OF to The widow
and the Administrator was granted leave
to sell the balance Of The inventory a,
priv ate sale and rect grave stones ut a
cos, not to exceed $40.
Estate OF William r. Henry deceased.
The report of The Commissiorers setting
of the cover, was received and ordered
! rcco ded.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
bliss

She put the book down, with sigh.
"What is it, darlingY he asked.
"Ah, dearest, I'm so happy she re-
piled.
But you had such n sad look in your
eyes just now"
81 know. I've been reading about
the unhapIancss that the wives of men
of genius have always had 70 bear.
oh. Alfred, dear, I'm so glad you're
Just an ordinary plug of fcllow"-
Chicago Record Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
BY COOMER 5. FORD. AUCTIONEER,
North Scituate, X. L.
Mortgagee'S Sale

VIII be sold at public uuction on Saturday,
MAY 10th l,O3, at Twelve O'Clock noon, on the
premises heI Cinutter described, by virtue ot
the puWer OF sale contained in tiut mort
si,gc decd hia,tC and executed by George
r.. NiCkiiu, dated February 1t, 1900, and re.
vor,Ied IN the land records ot the town ot
>cltuntc, a. /. m real estate motgng' b uS
30 36, puge 1913, the condition OF said mort
Sugv having be, bgnken. .
one cert IA farm or tract OF land Win MI
the buildings and improvements thereon,
situate iu -nid Town of Ncituate, Hnd bounded
a. follows, Namely northerly, by luud of
Russell \. Harris; westerly, 10y liant of Jcru'
minh \. Walker; southerly, 10y land of Rich
ard SMITH and snbru walker; eHsterly, by
the Jerry \. r, uucr farm (so called ot how.
ever houndc aud described, bring the sniUc
premises convey eel to said George T.. Nick
i'm bN deed dated Feb. lst 1900, Hnd recorded
In Scltuntc, X. L. In Deed Book No. -, pnge
5Ol
subject To such reservations as described
i'm the said mortgage deed.
BN order of the moitgagcc who hereby
gives notice of his Intention to bid upon td
property at said sale AMI at any adjourn.
I'M M or 20 -tponemeut thereof
Scituatc, X. |. April -. 1908.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
The Correct Reply.

At an examination held at the ag'
ricultural college the question was put,
"Whcn is the best time To SOW bar
lcy?" The "cNaminatc," n sharp coun-
try lad from the district of Altcnburg,
promptly replied:
"rhrcc days before gentle rain,
sir."-From the German.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
Natures Toilet.

The West Indian negro need not buy
soap. lie picks II bulb from the soap
tree" I'm the Jungle, which makes n
beautiful lathcr
If nc wants n shave he uses piece
of sharp cocoauut shell or broken glass
and IL answers ms well ss razor.
TO clean his teeth ne picks a twig OF
"chcwstiCk." which Is better than the
best camcrs hair brush and dcntifrice.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
A EnIr DeImpIlnm.

Miss Ncrisopht-Why do you say that
Miss van Million, who is to be married
today. is so plain? DO you know her
by sight?
Miss Nerjuice-No; but | notice that
the papers have printed only the pic
ture OF her future Observation-Disclosures.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
Fine Country Place

Contains II acres Oi land. Bui 81 ,gs
poultry houses. Nice young orchard.
r~o minutes from railroad station.
Post Oflice about two minutes walk.
Vii be sold at a bargain. Inquire oi
ID. NJ. Mowy, ; Hartford Ave. Mention
ibis paper.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
At Comfortable

/ have several genuine bargains in
home sites in this fJuri,hing village.
On two lines Of electrIcs and few minutes
walk from seam cars. This Is the place
to buy, where you can let or cell your
property and make money. ID. NJ.
Mowry, ; Hartford Ave. Mention this
pape,.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
Something Real.

An attractive cottage house and barn, all
new with modern Improvements, in choice
location that will please you. Can be bough
at a price below value. 1t means success
and comfort to the owner Just the place
for milk dealer. ID. NJ. Mowry, ) Hart
ford Avenue.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
Her Theory.

"Do you believe mems souls 80 into
animals after dcathI" he asked.
"Wcll, | sometimes think perhaps
they do" she answered. There are
some dogs who wouldn't be rs mean as
they are if it were not for m tnGurnce
of some kind inside of thcm."-Chica-
go Tribune.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
a Working Mans Home

S-Room cottage. :. acres land arm
carriage house, 4 good poultry houses,
Sufficient fruit trees and email truths.
Situated In the city oi WoonsCcke'.
Price less than COS, Cf buildings and part
can remain on mortgage. Inquire Of
ID. VI. Moary, 3 Hartford Ave. Mention
this paper
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

San Soaci has vesy large stock of baby
carriages, go-carts. carettes & etc The
prices are right. Call and see ths goods
and you will be satisfied Of the genuine.
ness OF the bargains.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

Two mines composed Of electric car men
and Olneville clerks INDUCED in ball
game on the Flats" Thursday after.
noon. The car men won the game by n
close score.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
Good Building Lot

Situated in Mt Pleasant on street
curbed. graded and severed, within es,y
distance of all the mills. good neighbor.
hood and healthy l. cation. a liberal
discount for cash or on easv term. Ir-
quire ID NJ. Mowry, 3 Hartford Ave
Mention this paper.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
a Cosy Home

Cottage house OF e'ght rooms. Ten
thousand f. ct # land. Chance 10 keep
few hens. Three minutes walk from
e'tctiics aud steam cars, a bargain In
every sense and the price Is righ;. In.
quiIe of ID. Mowry, 3 Hartford Ave.
henIiou i0is paper.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
Lender Nm Innuer

"Ncver lend Burroughs any money!
"Never did"
"But YOU have"
"No; used To think did. but found
! was making gift every time
Boston Post.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

Johnny" said the teacher, write
sentence containing the word CON
tents"
After a few moments hard labor
Johnny submitted the following: THE
contents OF a COW Is milk."-Chicago
News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

lest we he Forgotten is au excel
lent motto for men IN trade. IL Sug
gcsts the duty or persistence In advcr.
tisng The memory of the public Is
very short. Printers Ink.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

Don't guy people. It's not much fun
for you. and the people whom you guy
will hate You and lay for chance to
get even.-Atchison Globe.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
EFF. SIBLEY. Proprietor.
LOCAL NEWS.

The Tar Bridge has had Its surface con
creted this week.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

Cereals with eggs or vegetable oil
furnish all the food elements necessary
to sustain n man in health, no matter
how laborious his occupation.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

For wall papers and mouldings go &c
John +. Collisions Plainiield ST.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS.
3 natl Farm

a well ffuitsd farm Of twelve acres.
Buildings In fair condition, near market
school. and railroad. a liuls cs'h sc
cures T.. u. n. Mo~y, 3 HarfoI.. Ave.
Mention This paper.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

the child than spoil the child 10y using
the rod too much. c Chicago News
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

II is astonishing how soon our follies
are forgotten when known TO none hut
ourselves.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

Bright boy wanted to learn the printing
business. Apply to the foreman OF thl,
office.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

Courage is that element Of manhood
I'm n man which never deserts himself
nor his friends. SChoolmaster.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

Judge William A. Phillips is reported
more comfortable this week.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

PROBATE CoURr Oh rnE rowS on JOHNSTON.
May Sth, 1905
Estnte of David O'Donncll.
REQUEST in writing Is made 10y Annie
O'pnnucu late of said Johnston, deceased
tntc~tate, that Anuie O'ponneil Of said John
stnn or some other suitable person may he
.ppointcd Administrator uf the estate OF said
,leceu-rd and said request II received and re
tcrrp, To the 2Gh day OF Nav, A. ". lAS
nt O'Clock u. M, ut the Probate Court Room,
i'm said Lohu-tun, for con idemtion; and 10 IL
ordered that notice thereof he published for
fourteen day .Oncc awcck, In the OlneN VII
Times.
Sk. LUTHER, Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
administration Notice.

The undersigned hereby give notice that
she has been appointed 10y the Probate
Court Of the Town OF Johnston, Administr
triN OF the estate of Giovanni NiGnCChero
late of said Johnston deceased, and has
given bond according 20 law.
An persons having claims against said
estate are hereby no ined to present them
To the undersigned or file the same In the
office of the clerk of said court within six
months from the date OF the nrst advertise
mcnt hereof.
Nav l. 3t Maria ViZachero.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
Spectators Homeseekers. Bargain
Hunters

Join the Union Home League and get a
house lot on which you can see ,our
money coming back These lots are
close 10 railroad station and electrIcs ana
will 90 fast. Come at once tefore YOU
sleep ID NJ. Mo"ry, 3 Hartford Ave.
Mention This paper
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15
For Little Cash

Bargain In a building lot on Edgmere
Plat. This lot l. A. by 81, high, level and
dry An ideal location. the owner IL
going away and offers a good inducemen,
T. purchaser. ID. NJ. Mowry. ) Hartford
Ave Mention his paper.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-05-15

Don't brood over the past nor dream
OF the future but seize the instant and
get your lesson FROM the hour
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-08
eAYsvILLE.

Joseph Caswell has moved to BnHFe
Miss Bertha Davis OF sherburne wa !
town Friday.
Miss Daisy Dean returned 10 her .ch.l
i'm Barre last week.
Fred Steele, Jr., returned 10 school i
Northtield Tuesday.
Geo Pratt and wife of Bethel visited 4
j. +. Safford's Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Gould, who has been qsn,
sick the past week, is better.
John Cloran Is housekeeping Tor u,
bridge men in the boarding house.
Mrs. +. V. Hassam and Mrs. Ar.hu
Ballard were in Bethel a day recently.
osman Myrick and wife, formerly 4
Barnard, recently spent few days at Ia
Safford's.
Owen Boutwell, has moved into d.
house which be recently purchssed d
Eben Tucker.
Hiram Perry OF Hancock and Harvey
Perry OF Mortified spent several days 4
DIR. G. c. Smiths last week.
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EAST BETHEL.

See 30 days special in Bethel locals
Crayon free at Graham's Bethel studio. 2w
Bert Blaisdell and wife were at John
Morrills Sunday.
Horace Clifford has let his farm to l..
WI Cowell OF Woodstock.
+. w. Wight and Mrs. Ruth Tenney
were at Royalton Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 8. Hammond visited
at Henry f. Cages the first OF the week.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
q. l.. Whitney OF Fitchburg, Mass, Dec.
%.
Miss Annie f. Whitney spent New
Years day at home, returning to her
school at night.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. A. Burnham are spend
inga few weeks with their brother, NJ.
A. Burnham, in Valley Falls, r. l.
George Whitney went to WilllstOn
last week and will go from there to
Ithaca, n. Y, soon to his school duties.
c. Q. Whitney sold the property of
Mrs. Ware at the Bradstreet place last
week. Hay sold for sS.25 per ton and
cows from go to s3S.
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A Brainy Champion.

Mrs. Strongmind-As the editor Of a
great newspaper, and leader OF pub
lie opinion, | hope you take some in
terest in the subject Of the emancipa-
tion of woman.
Great Editor with enthusiasm)-
Indeed, / do, madam. ] have Just this
moment finished a two-column article
filled with anathemas against tight
lacing and heavy skirts.-N.Y. Weekly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-08
Mrs. Alden E. Ingalls,.

Mrs. Annette G. Ingalls,, whose death
occurred on Dec. %, 1902, was born i'm
Bramtree, Nov rs, 1910. On Jan. /, 1869,
she was married to Alden +. ingalls, OF
Woodstock.
Mrs ingalls, was a woman OF sterling
Christian character, a faithful wife, a
gentle mother and true friend. For the
past ten years Of her life, Mrs. Ingalls, was
a great sufferer from acute rheumatism.
She bore her sufferings with great patience
and Christian resignation, saying often,
SIT is Gods WILL
From her chamber OF suffering there has
gone out an influence that has and will be
blessed and lasting.
She leaves a husband and two sons as
well as a large circle of relatives to whom
Heaven has become a dearer place because
she awaits them there W. A. w
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Explained

Mrs. Gaussip-I saw Mr.. Stocksou
Bonds at the upholsterer's yesterday.
guess he's going to get married and
furnish home.
Mrs. Malaprop-No; I'll tell what
took him there. ! hear he bought q
seat at the stock exchange last week.
1t was secondhand one, and / guess
ne wants it fixed up.-Philadelphia
Press.
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PI1TsFiELD.

See 90 days special in Bethel locals.
Crayon free at Graham's Bethel studio. 2w
c. f. Noyes was in Bethel Wednesday.
Nelson Amazon was in Rutland Friday.
Severe colds are the fashion in Pittsheld
at present.
r. l.. HOPKINS Of Franklin is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. c. f. Noyes.
w. E. Davis and family OF Sherburne
visited at +. A. Lambs Sunday.
The W. G. II. u. met at Alvah Fifield's
Friday afternoon and sewed for Mrs.
Preston.
The members of the Junior league were
entertained at the parsonage on the even
ing Of Jan. LIST.
Miss Neda Davis of Stockbridge visited
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Davis, several days last week.
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WEST eRooKFlELp.

Eugene Morrill, has been visiting at e..
II. Powers the past week.
Ethel Spooner visited her brother and
his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Spooner. last
week
The church roll call, held here Saturday,
was not largely attended because of the
bad weather.
DR.. Mayo OF Mortified was called as
counsel with DIR. Ellis Of Brookfield for
Mrs. r. II. Chadwick Jan. g.
The party given by Misses Luella Pow
ers and Lolita Flint Dec. 81 was much en-
Ioyed by those present. About twenty
young people ushered the new year in.
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Johnny-What is the meaning of
dividend. dad?
Father (who has had some)-It's an
abbreviation of divide the end" my
boy. That is TO say, when the pro-
moter has been paid, and the advertise
ment people, and the pushers, and the
directors, and all the other expenses
when they come 20 the end, II there's
anything left over they divide that
among the shareholders. and call it
the diyidend.-Ally Sloper.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-01-08

the pastorate OF the Barton Congregational
society Mr.. Warner closes a very sue
cessful five years pastorate of the Bethel
church with the month Of January, 1903.
At the annual meeting OF the Cong
church last Friday, the following officers
were elected Mrs. A. A. Brooks, treasur-
er; g. NJ. Miller, clerk; Miss Nellie Flynn,
$ S. superintendent; Mrs. G. M. Miller,
assistant S. s. superintendent; Ben Wash
burn and Robert Kimball, ushers. AT the
subsequent meeting OF the society, Mrs.
Scott Blossom was elected treasurer; Scott
Blossom and Mrs. c. f. Waldo, prudential
committee; T.. l.. Messer, collector.