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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
Commencement Program at Vermont
Academy.

The Grafton before the Alumni asso
citation will be delivered by the Rev. B.
L. Whitman, D. D., of Philadelphia.
The sermon before the graduating class
will be given by the Rev. George B. Law
son of Brattleboro, and the address on
the occasion of the graduation of the
senior class by Rev. Kerr Boyce Upper,
D. D., of Philadelphia. The program
next commencement week will be also
enriched by the first prize debate in
competition for the Barrett prize. The
commencement concert will be given by
the famous Temple quartet.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19

and set on fire. The government officials
have purchased the hay from all the farm
ers who had trouble from diseased cattle
except two, and the average price paid is
IS per ton.
AGRICULTURAL MEETING.
G. j. Bell, George Aitken, and Ernest
Hitchcock, of the Vermont cattle commits
sion, spoke here last week Wednesday
afternoon in the town hall on the foot and
mouth disease. A majority of the leading
farmers in town We're present. Each
speaker urged special care by all to fumi-
gate and disinfect their premises thorough
any herd for year. They also advised
the use of lime freely throughout the barns
and sheds, also that all cattle yards be
destroyed. The farmers are awake to the
situation here and are determined to stamp
out any further outbreak of the disease.
DEATH OF MISS WINNIE d. MATToCKs.
Miss Winnie Dell Mattocks, daughter of
the late MI. and Mrs. John Mattocks, died
at the home of her sister, Mrs. George
White of pneumonia Thursday afternoon
at the age of 81 years. Apparently as well
as ever one week before she was taken sick
with grip, which suddenly developed into
pneumonia and although the best of care
was given it was of no avail. Much sym
pathy is felt and expressed for Mrs. White
in her bereavement, for they have been the
most devoted of sisters and were seldom
separated Formerly residents of Weston
they moved to North Chester, where they
lived until on Mrs. Whites marriage they
moved to South street. Besides Mrs
White there is brother in Weston. Th'
funeral services We're held at the home
Sunday afternoon, Rev. HI. l.. BallOu otfici
ating, and the interment was in BrookSid
cemetery.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
Ladies who quickly will have the best chance of ge
fitted in the style they prefer. They Will Go Fast
G00DNoW BROS. & PEARSON
ONE PRICE, CASH, YOUR MONEY BACK, IF YOU WANT 1T.

f. w. Clark, whose injury was men
toned last week, is getting about on
crutches and the first of the week drove tC
his camp near the Center to look after af-
fairs.
F. j. Marvin was in Claremont Friday
for few hours while en- route from sena-
torial duties in Concord.
Mrs. H. B. Chaplin was with her parents
at Walpole Tuesday
A. L. Timothy, who came home from
Greenfield, Mass, to attend town meeting,
is still among us and has not positively de-
cided in regard to returning.
A dance under the auspices of Mizpah
Chapter, o. e. S., with the X. of P. band,
will be given in the town hall tomorrow
night. Hot sugar supper will be furnished
in the lower hall. Everyone cordially in
vited.
Anchor lodge, I O. o. F., No. 96, gave
the initiative degree to one candidate on
Wednesday evening of last week.
Miss Sarah A. Porter, after an absence of
two weeks with friends in Massachusetts,
returned last week and is at present with
her brothor and sisters at the Langdon
homestead.
G. H. Bundy was home with his family a
few days recently, returning to Green
field, Mass, Tuesday.
F. W. Sherwin was with his parents
at Grafton Sunday, being accompanied by
Mrs. A. 2. Estabrook, who remains for a
week or more to assist in caring for Mrs.
Sherwin, who is quite an invalid.
Mrs. Lila Laughlin is away at present,
visiting her mother at NARROW.
Some typo caused ms to say last week
that Walter "Dckey" was called to Hins-
dale by the death of an aunt. 1t should
have read Walter E. Gray.
The ladies of the Congregational society
will serve hot sugar supper at their YES
try Thursday of next week, the Goth inst.
Everyon invited.
Leroy Estabrook is passing this month
with his grandparents at Westminster.
Mrs. C. M. Johnson returned from La
coma Thursday week, accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. M. A. Truland, who was with
her brother during his illness and at the
time of his death.
Mrs. C. E. Murdough returned to Spring
field Saturday.
Mrs. Julia A. Holden. is at home at this
date after two months absence with
friends at Bellows Falls and Charlestown.
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ROCKINGHAM.

Herbert Proctor, who has been i'll the
past week, is improving.
J. l.. Divoll is still quite sick.
An epidemic of colds seems to have
''struck town. Among those who are af-
flicted are Mrs. Thomas, Dexter Benson,
d. C.Stevens and III. A.Stoddard.
With no frost in the ground the prospects
of good sugar season are very poor. Very
little of the toothsome article has been
made as yet.
Frank Gammell had the misfortune one
day last week to have one of his horses cut
so badly on she hip that it required the
services of a veterinary.
II. A. Stoddard visited friends in Marl-
boro and keene the first of last week.
The last of the series of dances at Low
ellis hall was held last Friday night with
about 80 couples in attendance.
Owing to the bad travelling the attend
ance at the meeting of Pleasant Valley
grange last Saturday night was rather
small. In two weeks the grange will OBJ
serve gentlemen's night. No doubt the la
dies will receive many valuable pointers
on how TO entertain.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
WESTMINSTER.

NJ. A. Whitney and family will soon
move to SaXtons River, where they have
secured a tenement.
Frank Metcalf, who has been employed
the past year at the Kurn Hattin Home as
farmer, has accepted similar position at
the Stetson Home for boys at Barre, Mass
Harry Winchester spent Sunday at his
home in Westmoreland, n. H.
C. H. Bunday of Greenfield, Mass, a for
mer resident, visited his daughter, Mrs. j.
r. Miller, briefly the first of the week.
Miss Buzza of Boston came Saturday,
evening for visit with the families of
George C. Wright and d. A. Hills.
Miss Grimes of Keene, n. H., was an
over Sunday guest of Miss Mary Darling
at the parsonage.
| C. w. Gates went the first of the week
to New York city for an indefinite stay.
e. G. Tuthill went to Newfane yesterday
on business
Mr.. and Mrs. Elihu Durham have moved
| to the home of their son, where they Will
live for the present.
Mrs. Mary''J ennison returned to her home
Tuesday. after spending the winter with
her children in Massachusetts.
Judge kellogg and daughter are expect
ed to return today and open their house,
which has been closed during their absence
| A gun with which H. F. Bond was hunt
ing last Wednesday burst in his hand and
a piece of it slightly grazed his forehead
1t was narrow escape from a serious
accident. few years ago Mr.. Bond was
wounded il the arm by the accidental dis
charge of gun.
| Almond Marsh, clerk in Walkers store
spent Sunday at his house in Townshend.
Miss Lizzie Rideout, the well-known
nurse, went to Grafton Tuesday to care for
a patient.
The Y. P. S. G. E. held social at the
church parlors last evening.
Carleton Reach and family of Boston are
expecting to occupy the Reach homestead
been living there the past winter, will
move back to his farm this spring.
b. F. Atcherson has been confined to the
house by illness the past week.
The correspondent of the Brattleboro
Reformer states that Miss Hayward is the
local correspondent of the Phoenix during
the absence of Miss kellogg.
Eddie Brigham of Hudson, Mass. was
a guest in the family of j. E. Leach over
Sunday
Mrs. Vaughn, Misses Mary and Alice
Dascomb and Miss Jessie Judd of Bellows
Falls We're brief visitors at Mrs. Sarah A.
Nutting's last week.
WILL GIVE HLAwATHA.
The young people of the Ladies' Aid
society will give " Hiawatha" as an illus
trated poem Friday evening of next week,
with the following cast of characters:
Hiawatha, j. E. Leach
Mudjekeewis, r. Hayes Ranney
-pu1-Keewis, Seth f. Arnold
1Tfo Hro,- Ato1,or Jerome Collins
Minnehaha, Mrs. Addie Cole
Nokomis, Mrs j. E. Leach
Hiawatha, as boy,
Master G gorge Wright
Margaret Wright
Ghosts, : Bessie Leach
Carl w. Underwood
Ray Metcalf
Indians, Mrs. Il. r. Barber
Mabel Cole
The poem will be read by Mrs. Charles
Arnold and music will be furnished by
Miss Florence Goodhue. Supper will be
served in the lower hall
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
ATHENS.

Flora Bemis is visiting friends in Keene.
Granville Bridges of Perknsville spent
Saturday and Sunday with his brother, w.
w. Bridges.
Stephen Smith and wife were at +. p.
Dunham's for short visit recently.
5. N. Bemis has bought of Frank Powers
the house locally known as the Marietta
Colburn place and has rented it to Mr. Bel
lows of Marlboro.
Miss Margaret Keefe, who has been quite
sick at Bellows Falls, is improving
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Powers spent a few
days recently with friends in Montpelier.
Mrs. w. M. Ball is visiting her mother
and sister in Keene.
The entertainment given by the Twenti-
eth Century club last Friday evening was
a very pleasant occasion. The money
raised by the club is used for the benefit OF
the church. Twenty dollars has already
been given by the young people for church
repairs
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
AUCTION MARCH q.

E. X. Seabury announces an important
auction at Doggy Meadow farms on Tues
day, March "a, beginning at 10 A. NJ. Tools
and stock will be sold to the highest bid
der, also household furniture. The stock
consists of work horses, one good carriage
horse, cows and pigs and 100 hens. Among
the tools are a set of scales, one-horse
power and thresher, and ensilage cutter, a
wheel harrow, spring tooth and smoothing
harrows, plows, cultivators, shovels, hoes,
forks, chains, hay tedders, horse rakes,
four dump carts, wagons of various kinds
also one reaper and binder, three pairs OF
work harness, two pairs of driving harness
and two single harness.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
Brattleboro License Commissioners.

Brattleboro selectmen appointed Ii
cense commissioners yesterday, F. w.
Putnam, six years, f. III. Howard four
years, and j. j. Eckles for two years. All
are license men. Mr.. Putnam and Mr..
Eckles are democrats. Mr.. Putnam is a
member of the firm of Childs & Putnam,
insurance agents. Mr.. Howard is a re-
tired wire fence builder and Mr.. Eckles
is foreman in the upholstery department
of che S. A. Smith Co.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
Estate of Fanny NJ. Tenney.

STATE OF VERMONT, By the Probate
ESTNIINSTER, IS. Court for said Dis
trict. To all persons interested in the estate
of Fannie NJ. Tenney late of Rockin CHAM in
said District, deceased. GREETING.
You are hereby notified that this Court Will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
A. NJ. JelliSon, Administrator upon said
persons entitled. at the session thereof to be
held al the Probate Office in Bellows Falls on
the 4th day of April, \. D., 1903, when
and where you may be heard in the prem
ises, if you see cause.
ZINA H. ALLBEE, Judge
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Wheeler Entertain.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. G. L.
Wheeler Monday evening was the scene
of a very pleasant gathering. Between
so and 60 of the young friends of theil
daughter, Miss Ethel Mildred, assembled
to celebrate her 18th birthday. n. D.
Kelley and d. E. McFeren of Whitehall,
n. Y, and Miss Bessie Sans of Glovers-
vile, n. Y, were the ushers, F. j. De
forge of Plymouth, n. H., introduced
and Miss Clarice A. Round of Chester
assisted Miss Wheeler in receiving. L. J
Ball as mind reader called Miss Wheeler
to his assistance and presented her with
beautiful mahogany music cabinet, the
gift of a few of her, many young friends.
Other friends in Gardner and Fitchburg,
Mass, Buffalo and Auburn, n. y,
Springfield and Chester, as we'll as Bel
lows Falls, sent gifts. A pleasing must
cal program was rendered, consisting of
piano duet by Misses Mae Farmer and
Grace Sargent; song, Miss Lula Hart;
violin solo, Miss Ingenue Fassett; song,
Daniel Edwards; piano solos, Miss Ber-
tina Bodine, Miss Ethel Wheeler and
Miss Florence Sherburne; piano duet,
Misses Sherburne and Wheeler. At the
conclusion the friends were invited to
the dining room, where ice cream and
cake were served. At an early hour all
babe Miss Wheeler adieu with express
sion of very pleasant evening spent.
North WaIpole.
William Brickley, who was badly hurt
in an elevator accident at the lnterna-
tional Paper company's plant some time
ago, is now in the Massachusetts Cen
eral hospital in Boston, and is improv-
ing.
Miss Katherine Lynch, teacher in the
second grade of the public schools, was
called to her home in Waltham, Mass,
Tuesday by the serions illness of her
father. Miss Jessie Ryder is substitut-
ing for her.
Miss Mollie O'Neill and sister Dorothy
and Miss Mary McInnis are in Keene
this week. s..,H
Fred Exner has been unable to attend
to his work this week, owing to an at
tack of tonsilitis.
Miss Nellie Morrissy, who had been
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mary
Long, returned yesterday to her home
in Ludlow.
D. T. Taylor has recently added line
of dry goods to the stock in his store
and employs two additional clerks, Miss
Sadie King and Maurice Costin.
Miss Elizabeth Hayes is employed by
Madam Waitee.
Last Sunday Mrs. J. II. Mccarthy had
for dinner dandelions, which she picked
from her garden. Who can beat that?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
Estate of Florence Blake.

STATE OF VERMONT, By the Probate
WESTMINSTER, IS. iCourt for said Dis
trict To all persons interested in the estate
of Florence Blake, late of Rockingham, in
said District, deceased. GREETING ,
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
Edward L.Walker, Administrator upon said
Estate, and decree distribution thereofto the
persons entitled, at the session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls
on the 4th day of April A. D., 1903, when
and where you may be heard in the prem
ises, if you see cause.
ZINA H.ALLBEE, Judge.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
Francis N. Hastings Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, IS. for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Francis n. Hastings, late of Windham, in
said district, deceased. GREETINGS:
You are hereby notified that this Court
viii decide upon the allowance of the ac-
count of Henry NJ. Abbott, administrator
upon said Estate, and decree distribution
thereof to the persons entitled, at the session
ther of to be held at the Probate Office in
Bel ow Falls on the 4th day of April. y d..
1903, " hen and where you may be heard in
the premises, ifyou see cause.
ZINA ii. ALLBEE. Judge.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
Estate of Abby TWitcheIl.

STATE OF VERMONT, l BY the Probate Court
Westminster. SIS. for said District To
all persons III terested in the estate of Abby
Twitchell, late of Grafton, in said District,
deceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court
will decide upon the allowance of the &C.
count of E. l.. Walker, Administrator up.
on said Estate. and decree d1stribui ion there
of to the persons entitled, at the session
thereof to be held at the Probate Office in
Bellows Falls on the 4th day of April, A.
D., 70 3, when and where you may be heard
in the premises, il you see cause
ZINA III. ALLBEE, Judge.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
Estate of Lucretia Olcotf.

STATE OF VERMONT By the Probate
WESTMINSTER, IS. { Court for said Dis
trict To all persons interested in the estate
of Lucretia Olcott late of Rockingham, in
said District, deceased, GREETING.
You are hereby notified that this Court will
decide upon the allowance of the account
of Edward l.. Walker, Administrator
upon said Estate, and decree distribu-
tion thereof to the persons entitled, at the
session thereof to be held at the Probate
Office in Bellows Falls on the 4th day of
A pril, A. D. 1908, when and where you may
be heard in the premises if you see cause.
ZINA H. ALLBEE, Judge.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
WALPOLE.
SCHOOL MEETING.

The school meeting Saturday, March IA,
did not call out large number of voters
and the proceedings We're exceptionally
harmonious and brief. George b. Williams
was chosen moderator for the ensuing year
John p. Holmes was reelected clerk for
the ensuing year. The balloting for two
members of the school board resulted in
the election of Rev. w. S. Nichols of dis
trict No. l and the reelection of Charles j.
O'Neill of North Walpole. Charles H.
Barnes was reelected treasurer and Thos.
b. Peck was reelected auditor. Under
articles 6 and of the warrant the sum of
$1,000 was appropriated for the support of
the schools. 1t was voted further to author
lze the school committee to extend the
high school term one week. The question
concerning change in the time of opening
the school term in the fall was discussed
and finally left to the school board.
wALPoLE UNITARIAN CLUB.
The regular meeting of the Unitarian
club was held in the parish house Friday
evening, March Is. There were 26 MEM
bers and guests present. 1t was voted by
the members to call this the last meeting
of the season. Rev. Frank w. Pratt of
Wollaston, Mass, was the guest of the
evening and gave an interesting historical
address upon ''Sam Adams the Father of
the Revolution" He clearly presented
the events leading up TO the revolution and
showed the important part in all these
events which Adams played. At the con-
clusion of Mr.. Pratt's address Frank A.
Spaulding read a selection and number
of the members added remarks. Mr.. Pratt.
who was formerly pastor of the Unitarian
church in Walpole, was welcomed back
most cordially by all present. Before ad-
journing a unanimous vote of thanks was
extended to the ladies of the sewing society
who had furnished suppers for the club
during the winter.
THE PROPOSED DAM.
A matter interesting a number of Wal
pole people and which would interest more
if the particulars were known is now be-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
statesmen WANTED

Salary or commission; no experience
necessary; money advanced for expenses;
outfit FREE. Solicit orders for our
Guaranteed Nursery Stock. Write us
at once for terms and secure the best
territory.
THE R. G. CHASE CO., MALD.R, HAS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19
Bellows Falls News
Woman's Club Notes.

All thoseS desiring join class in
nature study, taking upaeither the sub
ject of birds ortiowers will please meet
with Miss Frances OSgood on Green
street Saturday afternoon, March 81, at
o'clock.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19

Addison Farnsworth, who has been very
sick with the grip, is reported on the road
to recovery
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19

The work of burning the hay from the
barns where there has been cattle disease
was begun the first of last week and will
be continued until all is DESTROYED. The
hay is taken out in meadow OF some con-
venient place, piled into heaps OF windrows
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1903-03-19

A matter interesting number of Wal
)Ole people and which would interest more
f the particulars were known is now be
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-24
FAILED TO APPEAR

The Ragtime Comedy Company
which was advertised to play in Eureka
failed to put in an appearance.
1t is rumored that the company
after playing in Carlin, proceeded to
indulge too freely in the cup that cheers
and after spending the money derived
from the entertainment, found it i'm
possible to meet their engagement at
Eureka.
The male members Of the company
took their revenge out on the gentler
sex and the ARRAY was only quieted by
the appearance Of an officer.-Eureka
Sentinel.
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WAGES MEN
WILL RECEIVE.
Raise Made by Southern Pacific
Viii Aggregate Halt Million
Annually.

The conductors and brakemen Of the
Pacific system of the Southern Pacific
Company have received a raise In
wages-l5 per cent to those in the
freight service and II per cent to the
passenger men. We are further in
formed that the switchmen have been
granted an additional raise of 4 per
cent. Last December the switchmen
were given a voluntary raise of 10 pr
cent and now, according to the settle
ment, they are to receive IA per cent.
Under the new schedule the men on
the Salt Lake division will receive the
following wage scale: Passenger con-
ductors. $40 a month; passenger
brakeman. $84; freight conductors,
Sis; freight brakemen, $92.4o;
switchmen. $9l.2o; foremen. $3.50.
The additional a per cent raise to
the switchmen does not apply to all OF
the yards on the system. it being appli-
cable to what might be termed second
class yards.
To the employees OF the train SER
vice the raise will aggregate in the
vicinity Of $45o.Ooo additional on the
annual pay roll of the company. The
number Of men affected by the raise is
5000.
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HOW'S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & c., Toledo, 0.
We. the undersigned. have known F.
J. Cheney for the last is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all his
transactions and financially able to car
ny out any obligations made by their
firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, 0. WALDINc, KiNNAN
& MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Tc-
ledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Tes-
timonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-24
FURNITURE FOR A L

Fine extension table, roller top office
desk and chair. commode, bedroom
set, Kingsburg piano. patent kitchen
table. parlor, kitchen. rocking chairs,
carpet. set carpenter tools, enameled
bedstead. dining room, kitchen furni
ture and many household articles. All
No. /. Inquire at the DISPATCH Of
ce or at the residence Of F. L. Ames,
Mcdonald Avenue.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-03-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Secoud Judicial District Court OF the
state OF Nevada, in q d for the County OF
Washoe. In the matter of the Estate or
Timothy Douelin, deceased
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
mas been duly appointed and qualified by the
second judicial District Court OF the State OF
Nevada, III and for the County OF Washoe,
administrators with the will annexed. OF the
STATE Of Timothy Donelin, decaosed. All
creditors having claims against said estate,
must hlo their claims, due or to become que.
with proper vouchers and the statutory ff1daV1t
attached within forty days OF the first pubilca
lion Of this notice.
Dated ut Wadswortn, Nevada, this 10Th day
M. w. DONELIN,
Administrator Of said estate.
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Grip Remedies IN Great Demand

Grip Remedies IN Great Denand.
When colds and grip are prevalent
the quickest and surest remedies are
in great demand. Mr.. Joseph D.
Williams, Of McDuff. Va. says that
he was cured of a very deep and last
ing attack Of Ia grippe by using
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after
trying several other preparations with
no effect. For sale by all dealers.