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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16
SOUTH VERNON,

Mrs. Annie Woodland arrived home
from her vacation last week.
Farmers in this part of the town are
suffering from frequent petty thefts.
Mr.. Weaver of Suffield, Conn.,, was
in town last week looking over the to-
bacco crop.
B. A. Wade and bride have arrived
at their home in South Vernon and
will remain there for the present
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16
Amono the First on Hand.

The woman who was reading the
paper looked up with a laugh.
TT says here" she remarked. that
the girls Of Nashville, Tenn, have or
ganized hugging club
The woman who was not reading the
paper looked worried
Now. wonder" she said, IF John
really had important business at
He started for there yes
terday, you know."-Chicago Post.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16
An Unfortunate Citizen.

Yes, sir" replied the Billville histor-
ian. he was the most onluckiest Teller
that ever drawed the breath o. life."
What happened to him."
"Clumb a pine tree, when he seen the
sheriff comm to levy on him, an a
harricane came along an blowed the
tree down. an landed him in the
only vacant seat in the sheriff S
buggy!"-Atlanta Constitution.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16
sPoFFoRD.

j. w. York took trip to Rutland OF
business last week.
Miss Carrie Langley of Amherst, N
H., is the guest of Mrs. Mary Langley
Frank A. Holt of Salem, Mass spen,
Sunday with his sister, Mrs. L. F. Bon.
ney.
Mrs. Amos Hill of Keene was the
day.
Mrs Ernest Stanford of Keene WIS.,
| tied Mrs. Ona Buxton one day last
| week.
Mrs. Geurnsey Is ENJOYING a visit
from her sister, Mrs. Amidon, and her
niece Mrs. Orion Whipple of Rich
mond.
Sir Knights Partridge and Chandler
with their wives attended the Knights
Templar field day at Claremont,
Oct. 7.
At the last meeting Of Pistareen
grange the third and fourth degrees
were conferred on five candidates. the
ceremony being followed by the usual
harvest supper. A fine literary pro-
gram was rendered and a good time
enjoyed.
Mrs Lydia Scott wife Of James W.
Scott of Spofford, died Tuesday, Oct
6, at the age of "A years, 2 months
and Is days Mrs. Scott was a woman
of many excellent qualities and her
genial and unselfish disposition won
her many friends. She leaves hus-
band and five children, Mrs. Horace
Lincoln, Mrs. Frank Hamilton, Mrs.
Henry Puffer, Mrs. Albert Hubbard
and Edgar ]. Scott; also five grand
children. The funeral took place FRI
day at one o'clock at the home, Rev"
S. H. McCollester of Marlboro, ofiiciat-
ing. The flowers were lovely. Much
sympathy goes out to the family in
their bereavement.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Rev. and Mrs. II. A. Goodhue will
move to their new home in Brattleboro
this week.
Rev, Mr.. Hayward of Putney has
supplied the pulpit for the last two
Sundays.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Harlow and
daughter, Mabel, Joined the excursion
to Boston Wednesday. They will re-
turn Saturday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16
Serious Accident at GuiIford Center

]. A. Clark of Guilford Center met
with a very serious accident Tuesday
While picking apples he fell from a
ladder striking on his shoulders and
back. The lower part of his body and
legs are paralyzed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16
BIRTHS.

Ashton Morgan.
In West Brattleboro. Oct. 8, a daughter, Mar
garet SWAIN, to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Dun
klee.
In Jacksonville, daughter to Mr. and Mrs
Archie r. Morse.
In Pepperell. Mass. Oct. Z, a son, Philip, to
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ K. Sellew.
In Brattleboro, Oct. 10, a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Dunklee
In Brattleboro. Oct. u. a son to Mr. and Mrs.
George Ellis
In West Townshend, Oct. 8, a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor Hill
In West Townshend, Oct. 1, son to Mr. and
Mrs. George Dompier
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16
STATE OF VERMONT. ! Bv IN,

STATE OF VERMONT. ! BY the Probate s3lie- CO..
~ MARLBORO, s.. for salu 'lS.s.s 4
To all persons interested in the "a aid
JOSEPH WALLACE, late of GuilioI -,.-, ~
District, 1htAi' :, a.
You are hereby notified that this couIlS s,, q
eide upon the allowance Of the ag 49, rstsie
+. G.. Taylor. Administrator upon thy aid
of Joseph Wallace. late of Guilford, .Ls;sutjIc
district, deceased. and decree az ~ he
thereof to the persons entitled thereto, = q.
session thereof 70 be held at the fIoV a. q;
fee in Brattleboro. in said district, On - y1
day of October, A. ID. 1903, when and Wee hs,ss
may be heard in the premises II you Sc S t;sfer
45-st A. +. SCHwENk, Rees
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16
Another Locality.

He-T wonder IL dare kiss you on
so short acquaintance"
She-"That isn't where am usually
kissed. September Woman's Home
Companion.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16
VERNON.

A dispatch from Washington, Oct
10, said that George c. Mooney had
been appointed postmaster at Drummer
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16

Caesar. in nine years, conquered 300
tribes, 500 cities, slew 100000 men and
took 100000 prisoners. When mas
ter of the world, he entertained the
whole populace at Rome, $4,000 tables
being furnished with every luxury.
Great as these things are. the increase
of sales of G. o. Taylor Old Bourbon
and G. o. Taylor Pure Rye Whistles
also have been immense. Physicians
them. Sold by licensed
dealers generally. See that proprie-
tors firm name in on the label and
over the cork. Sealed bottles only.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-10-16

Death of Thomas J. Cunningham.
Thomas ]. Cunningham, who was
taken to the Retreat at Brattleboro
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-01-16
A Good Recommendation.

IT have noticed that the sale of
Chamberlain's Stomach& Liver Tab
lets is almost Invariably to those
who have once used them, says Mr.
y. II. Weber, a prominent druggist Of
Cascade, Iowa. What better recon-
mendation could any medicine have
than for people to call for it when
again in need of such a remedy2
Try them when you feel dull after
eating. when you have a bad taste in
your mouth, feel bilious, have no APP
petite or when troubled with consti-
patton, and you are certain to be de-
lighted with the prompt relief which
they afford. For sale by q. o. Gale
Varieties OF Cotton.
OF the 500 known varieties of cot
ton 4rn5sre Asiatic 2or African.
RE ~ ~ EATNE LIZ "a ~
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-01-16

tract to Browne s. Saenger s agent for
putting in steel shelving and files in
vault Of auditors Office for ss24o. 90,
with said furniture complete, set up
in vault free Of charge, for said
price.
Motion made and carried to abate
delinquent road tax of f. M. Hatch
I'm Blendon township, s j. 90 and in
Beulah township 50. Ia, for the year
1901.
Board proceeded to settle with
county auditor.
Motion made and carried to adj
journ to 8 O'Clock Wednesday morn
ing.
Wednesday, January u.
Board called to order at 9 100 O'Clock
a. m.
Members present; S. j. Moore,
Newell Blackman, o. NJ. Butterield,
W. Fl. Webster.
Continued settlement with county
auditor.
EEGEHEEE MEsEEa.EAs
Board having gone. over all youch-
ers and found same to correspond
with receipts issued, was, on mo-
lion, accepted as correct.
Motion made and carried to adj
jonrn tos1:30 p. m.
Afternoon Session:
Board called to order at 100 p. m.
Motion made and carried ito
authorize county treasurer to assign
any tax sale certificates held by
county for what they call for with
Interest up to date OF assignment.
Board proceeded to settle with
Ieounty treasurer.
Motion made and carried to adj
ieufnato 200 o'clock Thursday morn
ing.
Thursday. January s.
Board called to order at 900
lo'clock a. M. ma
Members all present.
Motion made and carried to issue
abatement3order tosJs b. Doty on
Lots s and ], Block 38, e. s. g. adj
dition, city. Of Mitchell, for the year
1902. onsaccount of too high ASSESS
ment, amounting to S8. 80.
Continued settlement with county
treasurer.
Motion made and carried to adjourn
to 1 80 p. m.
Afternoon session.
Board called to order at 1870 b. M.
Motion made and carried to accept;
$25.0 90 in full for ALI the personal
taxes of James e. Wheaton, 1882,
and Cornelius Wheaton for 1886, and
James Wheaton for 1886. and James
tWhealon for 1887, and James II.
EWhealon for 1886:
Motion made andcarried to adjourn
to 300 o'clock Friday morning.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-01-16
TREAsURER'S STATEMENT,

Semi Annual Statement Made by g.
B. Kelsey, Treasurer of Dawson
County, to the Board of County
Commissioners at the Session Of
January /, 1908.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-01-16
Friday, January s..
Board called to order at 9 100 O'Clock

a. M.
Members all present.
Motion made and carried to accept
the report OF outgoing county treas.
urer, G. B. Kelsey, as being correct,
the county commissioners having
gone through books and vouchers
and found them to correspond with.
reports and counted the money and
finding it to be the necessary amount
the same was turned over to e. J.
Haynes, the new treasurer.
Ia. b Kelsey, salary county
s.treaSufer from Jan. / to Jan.
y {, 5lSuo, $780,. 5000
Motion made and carried that
county officers bonds to be recorded.
shall be paid by county.
Motion made and carried to accept
the original tax5of Whitman &Price
for the year 1897.
Motion made and carried to adjourn
to 1 30 p. m.
Afternoon session.
Board called to order at / 80 p. m.
Members all present.
a. j. Buss was granted an a5ate-
ment Of s1.Oo dog tax for the year.
1902. ~
Koch's Department Store,
merchandise for countyjail, .s12. 90
ii. /. Snow granted an abatement
of tax on five acres on n. Ell 27-lO3-
60 for the year 1902.
August Blaseg made application for
a school loan Of 500 for aterm Of
three years, securd by a mortgage
on N..W.4 2l-l0l-62, granted.
Jos. Koch, blankets for county
jail,........ ..s...........S 200
Chas. Roth. repairs at court
house, Observation-Disclosures. $50
R. M. Sphinx, putting on storm
windows at court house,. 20
IA. q. Gale, merchandise for
court house, LIS
Co. stationery for county SUI
perintendent,. .......22.75
Jacob Becker, one suit6of clothes
for Jack Sully.. 7.75
Mitchell Printing Co., station
cry for COUNT ~ offers, 24.5o
lWiH a.. Beach, record for regis
ter of deeds and tax receipts
for county treasurer, "a. so
r. @. Warne, fumigating Glenn
ents family and mileage,..... 1910
Mitchell Gazette, county print
Observation-Disclosures. ...... 1915
jackson s. Ralston, merchan-
disc for county poor, 200
IG. w. Stevens. taking off avn
ings, window screens and
screen doors, and repairs at
county superintendnt's Office. 4.5O
Perkins Bros. cash books 1926. 90
one case Of ink. $50 O.........a o. Qoc
james Lyons, merchandise for
county poor. los
w. E. Crane. coroner's report
of viewing remains of Lars
Larson, was on motion ac-
cepted and feesfallowed,. $50
IGeo. Kanouf. rent Of room for
electiOnsO OF 1902, 4.O(
Volga Tribune, state astray
journal, subscription for 1902,
for register of deeds. 1.5(
wv. II. Webster merchandise
county poor farm l.2l
s... Continued on page s..
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-01-16

2&IE5efEi HFHssl IL 3fIifs
rants ....s s,ls7 l5
rants paid. Sa 2,Tl1S co
Dec. 81, 1902. school town.
ship vouchers ~ 8,29l oil
vouchers 1921 SIS
pee. u. lyoZ: refunds.... AL rs
warrants. SS4 a.
Dec. 81, 1902, city and village $3.50 ~
drafts M. ......s..s s,oss u
Dec. 81, 1902, redemptions: ,ssss S.
demgtIons 1,s1o 81
y warrants 1850 90
Dec, 81, 1902, lease school
Dec. 81, 1872. institute super. :.
tntendent order. 95 81
Dec. 81, 1902 game fund ~. 81 90
Dec. 81, 1902. library superin-
tendents orders. 2l3 81
Dec. 81, 1902, interest perma-
nent school ............ CSC rs
Dec. 81. 1902, sinking fund lao 90
Dec. 81, 1902, permanent si
school auditors draft. - 2, 400 90
Dec. 81. 1902. state auditors
draft per 50, school fund. 1926 90
school fund mortgages pd 1920 90
Dec. 81, 1902, Beulah School
bond Interest,". "a 90 Il
Dec. 81. 1902. permanent
school fund mortgages. 1851 90
DdldIC6 ~. SSZ W.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-01-16

=. -. TRtlft x -f4rttr ~ a.
GAL SESSION
of DAWSON Comfy
t Session Of the
ear.
ION board Of County
DAWSON county.
at 10 o. clock
1908.
mt s. j. Moore, J.
veil Blaekman, W III.
O. NJ Butterfeld.
hts SCAT.
md carried that S.
kI1an for the ensu-
Iiid carried that the
aAlphide, register Of
carried that the
chcocK, states at
d carried that the
ntsey county p
proved.
Ind carried to ap-
gattrell, clerk
md carried to APP
George Fl. Brooks,
md carried to app
Winslow abbey,
reported the APP
lnes A. Rogan as
and on motion
was accepted by
Rogan was sworn.
and carried to ac-
|! bond OF Ed. j.
~easurer.
ma carried to adj
Session.
order at 80 p. m.
seSent.
BIA GEL-f1 ON III
at'u Hit7
ssSea
Witness dis
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ness district
|sN -. i. 10
witness dis
l.3OI
witness dis
.......... 1.30,
"a EneSS district
!. .......... lilo
witness dis
........... 40.
district
$50
witness dis
i. 10.
A6nEss district
s........ 1.50
jurOr,..... 1910
Juror. Is. so
etit juror, =. lilo.
1etit juror, 14.lOi
petit juror. 1880.
petit juror, 1900.
Juror, 2,30l
Juror. s.. l1.30
tit Juror. 6. 10
JUROR. l1.40
'6lI juror, IL 80.
1rof. z. so
letit juror, II. 20.
Juror, y. 90,
petlt Juror. lilo
lElt juror, II. 90
~ Juror. II. 80
Spstit juror z. 80
etit JUROR. II. 10
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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-13
Principle of the Coon Dog"

Washington Star: Charley, dear"
said young Mrs. Torkins. are you go
ing to bet on the yacht racer
81 don't know. Have you any OBJ
Jections?"
NO. / believe | should try II II |
were you. They say that every one
has his specially. and after your ex-
perience with horses and cards have
come to the conclusion that yours Is
probably yachts"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-13

Stern Papa-Are you sure. sir. that
your affections for my daughter are
not influenced by the fact that she Is
heress TO over a million?
Young Man-Not in the least.
would love her just the same II 1t was
only half million.-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-07-13

Williams Pool and Billiards rooms
Ii the most popular resort n tpWA
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
QUECHEE.

Miss Lcra King was called home
from West Upton, Mass, Thursday
by the illness Of her sister, Mrs.
Emily Sperry.
w. J. Sake and wife of White
River Junction were at Frank Sax
les recently for ii short stay.
Miss Mabel Fisher of Woodstock
visited friends in town "Wednesday
The regular Sunday services will
be observed in the Congregational
church tomnrrnv, Rev. Z. l.. She"if
of Barton officiating.
Col. W. S. Dewey has been in
Boston and vicinity tor the past
week.
J. w. Parker leaves next week for
a short Southern trip.
Mrs. l.. y. Purmont is here with
her mother. Mrs. $. Spaulding. to,
a few days.
Many former residents arrived in
town yesterday to be present at the
third annual "Old Folks Ball.
These gatherings have thus far been
very pleasant social affairs, well at
tended by old and young.
Mrs. Thomas Walworth is again
with her husband here after several
weeks absence in Barnard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
Vermontef5 II Boston.

he Vermont association of Bos-
ton has taken Il handsome. well-ap.
pointed suite of rooms in the Hotel
Westminster, Coplev square. which
will serve as club quarter, in the
future, lhIs project has been under
confederation for some time and now
has taken definite form.
In connection with this announce
ment it can be said that the organ,,
cation will in all probability make a
pilgrimage to Vermont during Old
Home Week next August, and the
AFFAIR is now in the hands OF the fol-
lowing committee James +. Scott,
lanes NJ. Gleason, Everett c. Sen.
ton, Wade keycs and \. /, Shell.
don.
The direc,i.n OF the headquarter.
.,.s with house and entertainment
committee consisting of y. l.. Shell.
don. L. L. Silver and Wade keyes,
who will spare no effort to make the
new venture success.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
BRIDGEWATER.

L. a. Woods of Ludlow was vi i'll
his parents over Sunday.
The village schools closed last
week Friday. The teachers went to
their homes the first of the week.
W. 6. Brown and wife are happy
with daughter recently added their
family.
Alfred Sargent has sold the farm
recently purchased of Charles SpauI-
ding to Myron Ackley, and MIR. Ack-
ley has sold part of the standing
Der to +. S. Mackenzie.
+. L. Biathrow and wife were at
Clarence Albees over Sunday.
VIII Hawkins and wife are board
ing at \. b. Ide's.
The sick ones reported last week
are on the gain. ). y. Hastings
and Claude Capron are added to the
list
.Allen IIathorn is rapidly improv.
ing since his return from the hospital
at Hanover.
Nathan Marvin is working for MIR.
Eaton in Woodstock.
Chester Fitch, jr., and wife have
returned from Rutland, where they
have been for several months. MIR.
Fitch began work in the mill Mon
day.
Charles Kavanaugh Of Windsor
was at Nj. ]. lludson's the first of
the week.
Guy Merrill of Lebanon is in town
This week canvassing for crayon and
water color portraits.
Clarence Alhee was in Concord
this week on business.
Frank Woodward of Lebanon was
at E. X. Lacount's part of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. +. II. Cole have
been visiting relatives in Rutland.
Rehearsals are soon to begin for Il
minstrel show to be given at an early
date.
The Congregational Sunday school
will give a concert in the church
next Sunday evening. Everyone
cordially invited.
Earle Davis is taking vacation
on account OF poor health. and Rob
ert Woods is taking his place in the
store.
Riverside Camp S765, Modern
Woodmcn of America, held Il special
meeting at Riverside hall Tuesday
night and worked the adoption ON
two candidates. They hold a regu-
lar meeting next Tuesday at 1880 p.
m. All members are requested to
be present.
N. S. WAY of Springfield has been
in town few days on business.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
PLYMOUTH UNION.

Eva kavanagh is working at Mel.
SON Moorc'..
Daniel Wilder died Sunday morn
ing, after an illness OF two weeks,
in the Soth year Of his age.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Hall have
gone to North Shrewsbury.
Another severe storm hogan Sun.
day, the snow falling Er,viI, all day;
then, during the nighc the wind must
have played golf with it; we think
so from the looks OF the landscape
Monday morning.
The funeral of Daniel Wilder was
held at the Wilder house, his late
home, at 10 O'Clock Monday morn
ing. Burial at South Reading.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
SOUTH WOODSTOCK.

At the mretins Of tue Maple Sugar
Makers association at Montpelier
this week II. w. Walker took the
second prize for maple sugar, >cor-
ing SO per cent.
Rev. II. l.. Garfield preached an
excellent sermon Sunday on "The
Life OF st. Paul" There should be
larger ATTENDANCE at such services.
The Ladies SOCIAL Circle will
meet in their parlors next Thursday,
Feb. 10.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
TAFTSVILLE.

Rev. MIR. Morrill, will speak in
Village hall next Sunday at p. M.
Elmer Strong of Lebanon, \. H.,
was at W. !. Strong's over Sunday.
Omer Priest is in Plymouth at his
mothers for few DAYS.
Mrs =. W. liarlev of Rrattlehoro
has been spending a few days at w.
II. Tatt's.
Mrs a. h. Seavcr, who has been
in Berkshire for a few days, has re-
turned home.
Henry Rowland Of Cla,emont, n.
H., has been stopping few days al
Joseph Ilowland's.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
BETHEL. =,

The citizens committee has bar
gained with Robert Noble for about
four acres Of level land adjoining the
Central Vermont track near the cleo
tric company's station. for the use OF
the " oodbury Granite company,
upon which land the company will,
as soon as the weather permits, erect
its finishing shed. The land cost
over $1,000, which has been raised
by public subscription.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
B. II. PINNfY & CO
CHURCH SERVICES.

Christian-Rev NJ. T. Morrill,,
pastor. Morning service at o.3o,
with sermon. Sunday school at II
O'Clock. Junior L. L. at 5 o'clock,
and y. p. $. {. L. at ! o'clock.
Welcome to all.
lnivcr>,lNt--Rcv. II. l.. Canneld,
pastor. Morning service at 1870.
Sunday School at lI.5o. y. p. c.
t., at I O'Clock.
Congregational Rev. +. &. Put.
nam, pastor. Morning service at
1913 Sunday school at II.5o, jun
Tor Endcavor at ) p. m, y. p. S. G.
+. at go. Tuesday evening, prayer
meeting at $50.
Methodist T. piscopal - Rev. Chas.
+. Partridge. pastor. Morning SER
vice at 1850; lids o'clock, Sunday
school; o.5op. m. Epworth League;
evening service, 7 p. M; Tuesday,
mid-weck service 100 p. m.
Catholic Rev. +. c. Drouhin,
pastor. Mass at / Il. m. {; evening
service at 7.3o.
Services will be held the first Sun.
day of each month at Village hall.
Quechce, at Q o'clock. and at Bar.
nard, at the town hall. on the second
Sunday of each month at Q o'clock.
st. )ames-i'irst Sunday of each
month Holy Communion and ser.
mon at 10. 80. Evening Praye, and
address at 500. All other Sundays:
Holy Communion at s Il. M, Morn
ing PRAYER, Litany and sermon at
1890, Evening Prayer and address
at 5 {. II. Wells, rector.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
Hartford Woman Dead at 100 Years

Mrs. Kate Fitzsimmons, whose
funeral services were held at ST. An
thonv's church, White River Iunc-
ton, Sunday, was the last of the old
Irish settlers III the town of Hartford.
Her age ON the burial certificate is
given as 100 years, and it is thought
h, -ome OF her longtime friends
that she had passed Il year or two
beyond that period. She died of
senl,e decay.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
Invents a Hedgehog Exterminator

Chester {. Steven, of Randolph,
who has some renown as Il skillful
hunter of hedgehogs, has invented
folding Ratchet that closes like
jackkni fc and can be easily carried in
a pocket, The law requires that in
order to secure the state bounty of *
cents, the hedgehog's head must be
presented, and so, To enable him 10
conveniently bring forward the nee
essary trophy Of the chase, Mr.. Ste
veus conceived the idea Of this hatch.
ct, which, when opened, is fastened
firmly at the Joint, so that it will no,
shut of itself. and becomes des.
patching agent almost equal to an
automatic guillotnc.
Among recent nominations sent to
the senate by the President was that
of Stanley p. Bryant of Windsor for
POSTMASTER.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
POMFRET.

At the annual meeting of the New
England Agricultural Society in Dos
ton \. L. Perkins OF Pomtrrt was
elected Il member of .ne board OF
trustees.
Mrs. w. ". Miller, who has been
visiting in New \ orl, Boston, Mon
treal and other places for tw" months,
is expected home this week accom-
panied by Mr.. Miller. who joined
hcl several weeks ago.
The reports of the town officers
show that S2eao.6, was paid Tor the
schools the past year, STOOL 10 for
highways, and for the poor Sligo
more than the income from the
town fam.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14

Carl Hudson, the Burlington youth
who had his leg broken Friday even
inc while coastiEg. was operated on
at the Mary Fletcher Hospital sat
urdav moaning, and the right leg
was removed below the knee. Both
bones were broken, and it was i'npos-
sible to set it successfully.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-02-14
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION

!. {. Enright of Windsor has
bought ]. p. Bagley's hardware store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bagley will soon move
to Springfield. Their house has
been purchased by E. NJ. Carpenter,
chief clerk OF the railway mail SER
vice in this district.