Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-09-17

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| Reformer. Several years ago N
Brattleboro postoffice suggested to IA
postoffice department at Washingto
the practicability of stenciling HI
daily weather reports on letters il
transit through the local office. j
was urged that these reports nigh
be printed with type on the caneelin!
device representing, in the large
offices, the flag now attached to tn
postmark. The department, Will
acknowledging the utility of N,
scheme az the time, declined to adOp
it. The Mexican government haI
recently adopted the idea. and nov
letters from the city OF Mexico beal
on their eanceling stamp the forecast
OF the weather bureau.
The marriage of Miss Ethel Scovi
Clement, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
p. w Clement Of Rutland to William
Henry Field Of New York, took place
at the brides home, Brookside, Rut-
land, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. S. al
2 :45 o'clock. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. DR.. George W.
Phillips, pastor Of the Congl church,
the bride having refused to be mar
RED by her own rector. the Rev.
Joseph Reynolds, an Episcopalian
clergyman, because he declined TO
omit the word "obey" in the service.
Immediately following the ceremony
a reception was given to about l25
guests on the piazzas which were
beautified BY hydrangeas and rose
shaded gladioli During the recep-
ton, which lasted about an hour,
there was orchestral music. After
October Is, Mr. and Mrs Field win
be at home at Wetherbee avenue. Pei
ham Manor.
The Hon. Alexander Dunuett is a
somewhat absent minded gentleman
sometimes, says the Hardwick Gazette.
Not long since this disciple Of Black
stone from the lily white town uD-
loaded himself from a passenger coach
AZ the railroad station, and proceeding
10 the Eastman q Hoffman livery
stable hired a horse and buggy to 90
over into Albany or Whereabouts TO
perform some business at law. He
bad his horse put up. and was soon in
he thick Of a lawsuit. Business over
be was asked BIZ another gentleman
present 10 ride TO HardWiek Sandy
iccepted the invitation, smoked good
cigars. snapped lies with bis COM
laniOu and finally reached Hardwick.
Here he ate a good supper, and de-
parted on the evening train for home,
forgettul Of the hired horse
Ind buggy be left in Albany. The
cam was finally traced BY its owners,
ind returned to them the third day
liter It's departure
After conference lasting several
laws the delegates to the quaTymen's
lni0ns throughout the United States
lave perfected an international organ
cation. The constitution and set Of
,y-laws. which were framed by a
peeial committee. were thoroughly
discussed and finally accepted Presi-
ent Gompers OF the American Fedora
ion OF Labor addressed the delegates
uring the session. In the course OF
lis remarks he stated that the applica-
ion of the quarrymen for the inter-
ational charter had been received
nd granted by the federation. Upon
eing thus informed the delegates
lected James Mcknight OF Westerly
, represent the new organization at
le next convention of the American
ederation of Labor. The organiza-
on will be known as the Quarry
Workers international Union OF North
meriea and the headquarters Of the
rganization viii be located at Barre,
] this state.
The grand jury OF Rutland county
ourt. after working hard since sep
,mber .. Saturday morning reported
yelve true bills found and two not
,und. The indictments are under
-ood in several cases to deal with the
iolations of the high license law.
his conclusion is drawn from the
,ct that the grand jury asked Judge
Iunson for information regarding the
riyileCes of holders OF wholesale
ouor licenses, a matter concerning
hitch there has been much discussion
the state. Judge Munson
ave the opinion. the substance OF II /
eing that persons holding wholesale
censes cannot legally make sales
ycept on the premises named IN the
cense. Everything relating to the
,le must be transacted on the prem
Is. Holders of wholesale licenses
,nnot sell except to holders OF retail
censes. Wholesalers can sell small
nantities. so long as only to licensees.
cannot solicit orders or
oliver goods in other license towns
icenses should not be issued TO firms
nj to individuals.