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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-17

One of the most successful voting con-
tests ever conducted by Vermont news
paper came to a close at noon Tuesday,
when the leading contestants for the
Quaker Home ranges assembled at the
HERALD Office in Randolph to witness
the counting of subscriptions and eou-
pons that were to decide who had won
There was an avalanche Of votes at the
last, as we anticipated. The rivals had
all played shrewdly and held back their
count Public interest was attracted and
dozens rushed in during the final mo-
ments to renew. to send the paper to a
friend, or to bring a few coupons. The
extent Of the final '.throwH is indicated by
the tremendous jump in totals-trom
s6,l05 Dec. 10th to grand aggregate Of
247 $50 at the windup.
Promptly on the first stroke OF Y the
polls were closed and at / O'Clock the
counting began in the HERALD office.
The tellers selected were Rev. G. E. Ladd,
Rev. Fraser Metzger, A. A. Niebaum,
G.. A. Pearson. j. NJ. Atwood and J. l..
Udall Of Randolph and Mr.. Whitney OF
Bethel. 1t took over three hours to com
plete the count, but it was done-to the
satisfaction, II not to the delight, OF all
the candidates.
The prize winners were declared TO be-
Horace H. Church OF Randolph.
Sue v. Fifield OF Bethel.
Mrs. B. c. Pixley OF STAFFORD.
1fka .on,,t Il s.sra,, ahava ..nvarinu fha
whole contest. Every coupon and sub
scription return from the beginning was
gone over by the tellers.
The candidates present expressed them
selves as satisfied that the contest was
fairly conducted by the publisher, aud
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-17

there was no "howlingn over the outcome.
In the HERALD AND NEWS contest,
III. H. Church, whose candidacy has been
promoted by his daughter, Mrs. Ladd,
showed up with an enormous count that
had been held back and which was too
great for the hundreds OF friends OF
Pearley Washburn to quite overcome,
though they made a splendid showing.
The young man has proven very popu-
lar as a candidate, but the persistent
work OF Mr.. Church and Mrs. Iadd fairly
won the range for them.
Miss Fitield had a great advantage in
her field, for while she alone represented
Bethel there were no less than four can
didates in the little town Of Stock bridge
Their combined vote exceeds Miss FL
fields, Mrs. Lowell ranking as a good
second and Miss Sawin very respectable
third. Miss Fiheldis total indicates that
she understood how much hustling it
would take to win.
Mrs. Pixley took the lead in the Chel-
sea Herald White River Herald contest
just before reaching the wire. Both she
and Mr.. Tuller are popular, as their big
vote attests.
The three Quaker ranges have already
been ordered and will be delivered,
charges paid, to the nearest railroad sta
tion. May the winners enjoy them as
much as they deserve.
For the losers there are consolation
prizes in cash-a per centage on the sum
turned in to their credit for new sub
scribers.
A great many changes in our list have
to go over until next week, so, sub
scribers, don't worry il your label doesn't
read correctly this issue.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-17
McCarron -Woehler

Birney McCarron Of st. Albans and
Miss Henrietta, youngest daughter OF Gus
Woehler, were married at o'clock Tues
day afternoon at the home of the bride s
father on Pleasant street, by the Rev.
Fraser Metzger, pastor OF the Christian
church.
The relatives of the young couple and a
few intimate friends witnessed the cere-
monv, among those present being the
mother of the groom, Mrs. Mary MeCar-
ron of White River Junction, and Mrs.
Malina Jerd of East Braintree.
The bride was prettily gowned in q
travelling suit of blue zibeline. trimmed
with white silk and braid, and with a
white silk waist She was attended by
her sister, Miss Jennie Woehler, whose
dress was of black and pink silk. The
brides brother, Henry Woehler, was best
man.
There were many handsome and costly
wedding gifts, including silverware, table
linen, pictures, etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCarron left on the
evening express for two weeks wedding
trip, going to Williston and Burlington.
They are TO live in st. Albans, where the
groom, who is brakeman on the Central
Vermont railway, has his headquarters,
and they will board for the present at No.
Hoyt street.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-17

town and Mrs. w. W. Rogers of Manches-
ter, n. II. His second wife. who was Miss
Mary Woodward OF Braintree, survives
him, with one daughter, Mary. He has
also two brothers and two sisters living,
Ora Boyce OF East Roxbury, Henry Boyce
OF ST. Paul, Mimi, Mrs. Sarah Blanchard
and Mrs. Lizzie Freeman Of East Roxbury.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock Rev. r. q. Rainey of
the Methodist church will officiate, assist
ed by Rev. q. +. Ladd Of the Cong'l
& chureh
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-17
Death Of A. J. Boyce.

AFRO j. Bovee. who was taken last
Thursday with pneumonia and congestion
OF the bronchial tubes. passed away at ~
o'clock yesterday morning in the 9th year
of bis age.
He was born in East Roxbury and had
always lived there until his removal to this
village three yesrs ago. He was the vet
eran meat man OF this vicinity, having
been engaged in that business for over
forty years. and was an honest, upright
citizen. who had the respect and liking Of
his fellowmen. A bronchial trouble
affected him early in the summer, and he
sought relief from 1t in various ways, but
was finally obliged to give up active
affairs and husband his waning strength.
He was twice married, his first wife being
sophronia RYDER, who died some years
ago. leaving son, John, whose present
wherea bouts are unknown, and two
daughters, Mrs. Leon Ditty OF Williams
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-17
Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar IL il
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
G. NJ, Miller, Bethel.
ID. O. Goodno. Rochester.
II. G. Hubbard, Granville.
c. }. Stockwell, Hancock.
g. b. Fish, Stock kbridge.
j. A. Chedel & CO., Gaysville.
w. p. Smith, East Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-17
That speelaI Ad. Column.

On page viii be found special column
devoted to small ads. OF one inch or more
in size. This column runs alike in all our
papers, giving il over 1900 paid -in-advance
circulation each week. The price per
inch for four weeks is round dollar. II
is cheap advertising and many have taken
advantage Of 1t. Farm and other notices
find an appropriate place there. Give it a
try. Cash with order.
L. b. JOHNSON, Pub.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-17
NORTH RANDOLPH.

Stop that hack at Bryan's, 1Oc.
For SALE.-Two o. /. c. boar hogs
A. j. DURKEE.
VIII Buzzell was in Barre one day last
week.
MAY Sargent spent Saturday and sun
day at home.
Ethel Moulton of Chelsea is helping
Mrs. E. A. Fits for awhile.
Mrs. Guy Parker is on the sick list.
DR.. Ellis is the attending physician.
A. j. Parker and VIII Folsom were in
Washington last Thursday, taking over
pork.
North Randolph Cooperative creamery
started last January with II patrons.
With over 20 now. il has been a decided
success. Fay Wells is the butter maker.
The creamery paid 25c. net for butter fat
during November.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-17
RANDOLPH CENTER.

Stop that hack at Bryanis, 10c.
White Pine Cough Syrup at Bryan's, 25c.
NJ. Z. Washburn has been in Washing
ton about week on business.
Dana Clough and wife were made happy
last Sunday morning by the birth OF son.
]. G. Hebard has connected his house
with =. A. Wheeler's and q. II. Hebard's
by private telephone.
Josephine Hodges, who has been teach
ing in Massachusetts,, returned home yes
terday for the holiday vacation.
Miss Emma Stone, nurse in Boston. is
spending two weeks vacation with her
parents, Thatcher Stone and wife.
At Grace church there viii be a service
on Christmas Eve at 7:30 p. m. A very
cordial invitation is extended to all TO at
tend.
Mrs. Will Parmenter has been assisting
in Foster Parmenters family about four
weeks. Her husband came last Saturday
and both returned to Rochester yesterday.
At Grace church next Sunday the service
will be held at 2:30 D. m. The last OF the
Advent sermons will be preached on "The
Lords Second Coming" All are cordial
ly welcome.
There have been several cases of the
cold distemper that assume the character
OF grip. DIR. Bailey was called to Luke
Parish's, n. l.. Boyden's and George ID.
Hyzer's last Sunday evening.
At the morning service at the NJ. r.
church next Sunday a collection will be
taken TO meet the presiding elders claim.
In the evening, Miss f. l.. Freeman, a
deaconess from Boston, will speak on the
work Of the deaconesses.
George d. Hyzer came near having a se-
rious fire one evening recently. His ehim-
ney burned out in the evening and be
watched il till after u O'Clock when,
thinking it safe, he retired. After awhile
he smelled what be thought WAS smoke,
and upon examining he found that the
chimney had heated a cupboard which
stood near il, but little water prevented
any serious consequences.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-17

Eczema, scald head. hives, itchiness Of
the skin Of any sort instantly relieved, per-
manently cured. Doan's Ointment. At
any drug store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-12-17
Found Dead in the Road


Ulysses Smith Of Brookfeld was at his
brothers., w. H. Smiths, last Sunday
with his wife, who was sick there. He
wanted to telephone to Dr. Ellis 10 come
to see his wife, and started for A. S.
Pride's, about 90 rods away, for that pur-
pose. The family waited about an hour
and a half and sent man with a lantern
to light him home, but the man found Mr..
Smith dead in the road before reaching
Mr.. Pride's.
Some two or three years ago, w. II.
Smith bought the Lucius Blodgett farm
and moved there. little later, Ulysses
bought the William Graves farm in
Brookfield. The wife of Ulysses was an
invalid and was expecting to go to Bur-
lington soon for an operation. She was
staying for awhile at w. II. Smiths. be-
ing cared for by his family. The sudden
death Of her, husband completely prostrated
her. Mr.. Smiths body was sent yester-
day to Burlington for burial.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
The OrdeaIs of a Doctor.

1t is often claimed by outsiders that
having profession dulls a woman's
sympathies. but | cannot believe that
this is true in the practice of medicine
where one side of the work is 50 i'm
measurably sad. have seen a baby
that came after fifteen years of wait
ing and hoping and was reioiced over
daily and hourly for a wonderful wear
suddenly struck down and gasp its lit-
tie life out in a day with pneumonia
These are the times when it hurts +o
De doctor, to find that all the knowl-
edge that you possess, all the skill at
your command. is as so much cbaff
before the wind. To have woman
cling to you. begging you to save her
baby. is an ordeal to which no human
being can grow callous. You must
feel as though the brand of Cain were
upon you when. with all your efforts
you cannot save the little life. Not
years nor experience can tighten hours
such as these.-Everybody'S Magazine.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
storms of MA Cuu,

In the year 9+4 in London alone 1.5OC
houses were blown down; in October
Io9l' a great number of churches and
oOO houses were destroyed; in 1235 if
Numbered for fifteen days consecutive
~ The dreadful night during which
CromwelTS spirit passed has formed
a theme for poet and partisan. And
the great storm that 'oer pale Britain.
MIA passed" in November. 1903, the
most terrible in British annals also
mas its enduring record in poetry. If
dld damage in London to the amount
OF t2'OOO.OOO; over 5000 people were
drowned in floods in various parts of
the country; twelve men-of-war with
over l,9OO men on board. went down in
sight OF land, and the Eddystone light
mousse along with Winstanley, its in.
ventor. was swept away.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
UPROOTING A sAPLING

De soft and loose. The plan is simpIe
1t consists in fastening one end Of a
long log chain to the trunk of the san
ling as high above the ground as tbo
heXibility of the tree will permit and
hltching a steady horse or if necessary
a team of horses to the other end IF
the chain. While the horses are mil
ing at the tree a man should be at its
base with an ak and assist them bv
severing such roots as may seem loath
to give way.
In this manner when the saplinss
are OF the right size and kind. tha
ground in proper condition, the horses
true and steady. the man with the az
alert and discreet, wonderfully good
ana fast work can be accomplished
Stumps may also be pulled up with
chain and horses. One end of log
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
Moths and Butter0ia.

butter1les are active in the day and
Ioid their wings together when tbev
Settie. Their antennR end in cIubs
The fore and hind wings never bno1,
together' The chrysalis is angular and
not lnclosed in a cocoon or silken case
MOTHS on the other hand, are usuaIIv
actlFe IN the dusk or at night and do
not Ioid their wings together on set
Ting The feelers are very varions in
Snape, out rarely dubbed. The fore
ana mind wings are generally fastened
together during fight by a "hook and
eye ARRANGEMENT. The chrysalis is nor
angular and is inclosed in some sort of
case or cocoon. '0'' "
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
The Economical Sbaan

Great business enterprises have been
oullt up by attention to details and
stopping the wastes. The wastes alone
II saved would make handsome prof
! II on the average western farm. In
guarding against needless waste on tba
larm the sheep has not yet had the
consideration it deserves from tho
farmer. The impression prevails that
III some instances our lands are too
valuable for mutton production
more hurtful fallacy does not exis+
Our lands are becoming too valuable
10 De without sheep. The average
quarter section or 200 acre farm will
practically fatten a carload of western
wethers on what would otherwise bo
wasted. The old country farmer and
Ine Canadian make it a practice to
CLEAN the stubble fields with sheen nc
soon as the crop is removed and chanoe
the flock about from one field to an
other until the entire farm is grazod
uurlng the season. The possibilities of
mutton production from the stubbIo
nelds' cornfeldS and fence rows of tbo
MlSslsslppi valley states are of grao+
magnitude. and yet one can ride ali dow
without seeing a flock of sheen Fro,,
siAty TO ninety days of good grazing
WIN rev weeks of corn feeding at
the close will finish bunch of wetbers
Ior the market. and they may be turn |
e'i at much better profit than nv win
t9r IeeulnS on an expensive grain ra-
Gazette.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
M-LODkANlA.
rom Its Derivation

rom Its Derivation
a o. "a Al sig gA.ficance
= "mriodrama" is in general
icing purely sensational
.'.,h AN all bat impossible hero.
and villain among the charac
presented Formerly the word
Iore clOS'ly in its Specification to
az 4; derivation. "Melodrama' is com
p' ID of the Greek words melos. a
SON. and drama. an action, a play,
and was applied to two sorts of per
formances when it first came into use.
1t signiied a play, generally of the
romantic school, in which the dialogue
was frequently relieved by music.
sometimes of an incidental and some
times of a purely dramatic character
On the strength of his "PygmaliOn" J.
j. Rousseau is credited with the inven-
tion of this style Some of the so called
English operas of the older school, such
as the once famous "Beggar's Opera
ana the once popular mo Song. No
Supper" are in reality true melo-
dramas
" 'ON'iu PidOc ulelOuIdInd was
applied to peculiar kind of theatrical
composition in which the actor recitcd
his part in an ordinary speaking voice.
Whlle the orchestra played a more or
less elaborate accompaniment appro-
pirate to the situation and calculated
to bring its salient features into the
highest possible relief The merit of
the invention of this description of
melodrama belongs to George Benda,
who used it with striking effect in his
"Ariadne auf Naxos." produced at
Gotha in 1774-London Globe.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
Jewels on an Idol

Inc jewels of an Indian idol must no
worth stealing If many of those ro-
markaDly hideous images possess such
valuable head ornaments as one made
Tor the idol Parthasathy, in the TrinIi.
cane temple at Madras The ornament
IS worth some $4,000 rupees and ia
maue OF sovereign gold studded with
diamonds, emeralds and rubies the Ior.
sesl emerald being valued at 900 rr-
pees and the biggest ruby and die.
mond at 300 rupees apiece.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
HIS SOhriRfv

a gentleman who had grave doubts
as 10 servants sobriety one day ac-
cused him of intemperance and as
test chalked a line across the floor and
commanded him to walk along it.
Inc fellow looked at the line for
DIT DIT then at his employer and said:
NO Jokes. now. sir. Which line do
you want me to walk onY"
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
winterins Cabbage For r,,,

80, "U"Be FOr Family Use
OaODages that winter best are those
Just tully formed and not overrino
ror family use bury an empty barroi
III well drained spot and fiji II With
sood heads. Place a lot of dry leaves
on top and cover the barrel so tba+ -
W, WIN sned rain or pile some cabbages
"a ~, corner on the barn floor and cover
tnem with enough straw to nrever+
solid freezing.-Bailey. ~ e"'
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
INTERESTING tAfI, oS
CLEANED Hem ,tJ [HE1t
PRACTICAL SUGGESTION TdAr CAN ne
APPLIED WITH SPLENDID SUCCESS
The Care of Live Stock, the cuItivatiou Of
Crops and the Latest Methods Used in
Raising and Caring for Poultry

1t is surprising how rapidly younp
trees may be pulled out of the ground
with horses and chain where coDdi-
tlons are favorable Best results CON
be obtained where the growth consists
OF saplings. say two to four inches in
diameter, which have lateral root
system such as possessed by the locust
maple or dogwOOd. The ground shouIo
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the Slaves YOU ever
heard OF, Bucklen,s Arnica SaIye is tho
pest 1t sweeps away and cures Bnrns
sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boiis. Ulcers
Skln Eruptions and Piles. It's only
zoe, and guaranteed to give satisfaction
oy Benton N. Weldon, Druggist
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
PULLING A STUMP.

chaln should be fastened around one
Oh the large roots of a stump. a team
OF horses being hitched to the other
enu' The chain is placed across the
top OF the stump, which acts as a fuI-
crum and furnishes leverage for its
own removal.-F. Williams, Jr.. vir-
ginia.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04

Inc Porto Ricans wish the world 10
Hno" tnat President Roosevelt usas
their coffee on his table.
we might console Canada by agree.
ing to give her part of the north nj.
after Lieutenant Peary finds it.
-, Inc Sultan is reported to be varv
III. His American press agent vi,
bulletins. 'ue neaith
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
Not Complaining OF rhn.

some people say you have more
money than brains." said the blnn+
person
Il hope So" answered Senator c..
gnum: Most everybody l run across
Is trying to trade off brains for mon.
ey."-Washington Star. ''O"
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
Pull.

The doctor was sanguine.
were going to pull you througb p
quoth be. u!
ny tne leg" querulously demanded
tne patient sordid man. whose souI
even IN that extreme moment, broodad
on the matter Of expense.-Puck V
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04
CHESWOLO MAN SUFFERS
THE PENALTY FOR FORGERY
JOHN W. HARRIS SENTENCED TO PAY A
FINE OF $500 AND STAND IN PILLORY.
Jehu DickersOn the Negro Indicted for the
Murder of Thomas Green at Willow Grove
Camp Meeting Has Sensational Trial.

mnroer OF lbOmas Green at Willow Grove
Camp Meeting Has Sensational Trial.
Eugene Harris, who was arrested
for attempting to assault Mrs. Ferris
y. Davis, on June 18, about the time
OF the White Lynching in New Castle
county, and whose safety was there
after threatened, was placed on trial
Thursday. Several lawyers were en-
gagged IN Harris defense. Mrs. Davis.
very young woman with blonde hair
and rosy cheeks, testified to Harris
drlvlng up to her farm house and ask
ing TO see a cornsheller, got her to
walk to the barn. There the defend
ant made pretext of examining the
cornsheller, but got between Mrs.
Davis and the door and then seized
her IN threatening and vicious man.
ner. .The woman screamed and dashed
out of the building, running for her
husband. The state showed by other
witnesses the approach and departure
OF Harris on that day, that when he
was leaving there he was driving
rapidly.
John W. Harris, a we'll known busi-
ness man of Cheswold, was Thursday
sentenced to one years Imprisonment
and to pay fine of $500 for forgery of
Judgment note of $1OO. Harris, it
was shown, being pressed for money
had besought John Hughes, an in.
huentlal Moor, to become endorser for
him upon the note. He did not OBJ
tam Hughes full consent, however.
put later made the mark of Hughes
upon the note. Hughes cannot write.
his name. Excellent reputation was
established by H. R. Loose, Herman
Anderson, Caleb Boggs and other
cltlz;ns, but it could only tighten his
sentence. He must only stand an
hour in the pillory.
Walter Jehu Dickerson, a negro
ieet tall. was indicted of murder of
tne hrst degree Thursday, and when
arraigned on trial for his life pleaded
not guilty to the murder of Thomas
dreen at the Willow Grove camp
meeting. After the long indictment. >
CLERK McCommons asked Dickerson
The formal questions in cases where
the punishment is death: ''By whom
will yo1 be tried?" 'Dickerson did not n 4
ter with the regulation reply: "Bv
;. and my country" but said: "By T.
!. 1ntry, sir" The answer was
--s>szkaa - clerk replied: ''Mav
4od send you safe deliverance. The u
rial was a sensational one. The iurv G
vas out a number of hours but finally Ia
eported they could not agree.
A jury Thursday convicted Herman
Tough, young white man, of an. "A
roprlsting the valuable horse and "a
arrlage of Frederick A. Marker, Jr. n' ~
ne young man claimed that, although Al
nat the states evidence that he was
! the carriage was correct, yet he was NJ
1ere having asked a negro who was A.
rlvlng it to give him a ride over g.,
'ward Massey's, Md, in which direc- Il.
on the carriage was going. The state
'outted this by proving that the left
ue OF the carriage seat was spattered bo
lth mud, showing that but one per. oh
IN had occupied the carriage on its 70
ST drive and flight from the owner no
Tough was sentenced to six months
and 800 fine. s
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04

All who use Atomizers in treat;no
nasal catarrh will get the best resuIt
irom Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price
including spraying tube. rs cts. Sold
cS cy druggists or mailed by Ely Bros.
56 Warren ST., NY.
Moo. =, New Orleans, Sept. 1. 1900
~ ~ essrs. Ely Bros. Il sold two bottIe:
OF your Liquid Cream Balm to a sto0 cnsto'
n;e mer' VIM. Lamberton, 1415 DeIacb.
slse ot. New Orleans; he has used two
DottIes, giving him Wonderful and and
MoSt satisfactory results. Geo w
Smyrna times., 1903-11-04

The first steamer on the Thames ,u..
snv Mar1ory in 1914. The Richmond
followed her year later. ''U