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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05
Alleged Swindlins in South WalIins-
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The federal officers have been very
busy in Rutland and vicinity Tor sew
eral days collecting evidence and pre-
pairing their case against G. w. Nor
ton of South Wallingford, who will be
tried at the term OF the federal court
Feb. 9, and from the evidence which
they have collected they will endeavor
to prove that Norton is one of the big
gest swindlers that this country has
ever known, both in the ingenuity
with which ne worked his schemes TO
obtain goods under false pretences,
and also in the amount of booty which
he secured.
The latest chapter in this celebrated
case is the filing of a petition in volun-
tary bankruptcy by Ives o. hoadley, a
respected and hitherto well-to-do resi-
dent of the town OF Middletown
Springs, who, his friends claim, has
been ruined in health and fortune by
being roped into the schemes OF Nor
| ton.
Hoadley was formerly worth be-
tween S10,0 and $50, 900 but now he
is not worth dollar, and it develops
that he lost all of his money by a
wholesale endorsement OF notes given
by Norton in payment for goods which
the latter secured from firms from all
over the country.
Norton several years ago went TO
Hoadley and asked him to endorse a
note tor small sum. This Hoadley
did and il was not long before he was
asked to endorse another. These re-
quests were repeated at intervals.
Finally about a year ago Norton told
Hoadley that he would frequently want
\ his endorsement and asked him to en-.
dorse a large batch of blank notes tc
be later filed in by Norton, and thus
save the latter the trouble OF coming
TO Middletown Springs each time be
wished to give a note. Hoadley stated
that he did not like TO do business In
that way, but Norton persuaded him
to comply with the request by giving
him batch of certificates OF stock II
various gold mining companies IN Cal
! ifornia and Klondike as security. Nor
| ton afterward filed out these BLANK
notes with large amounts and gave
them TO merchants and manufacturer
from whom he secured merchandise Of
various kinds.
Since the arrest of Norton his eredi
tors have compelled Hoadley, who en-
dorsed the notes, to make good The
amounts involved, and this has finally
eaten away all the money which h'
has accumulated during his lifetime
and he is left poor man.
The gold mining stock certificates
which were given to Hoadley by Nor
ton as security for the endorsement o
notes now turn ont to be practically
worthless, although their face value II
nearly $4,000.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05
The Prime Case.

The divorce case of Prime VS.. Prime
has revealed some startling revelations
i'm the life of Merrill F. Prime, a lead
inc physician and influential citizen OF
| Orleans county, at the hearing In New
port the 22d before Judge John IL.
! Watson, on the question OF temporary
alimony for his wife, Cora A. Prime.
An alimony of $500 was granted. The
suit was brought by Mrs. Prime on the
charge of intolerable severity. 1t is a
link in the chain of circumstances III
much that has gone before to which the
citizens of Barton, the home OF the
couple, are very much alive. Appar-
entity the most happy home was here,
the husband devoted, and a loving
wife. and two daughters, charming
Young ladies OF about Is and Ia years
of age. All had enjoyed in marked
degree the respect and esteem OF the
townspeople. Therefore in this model
Vermont town where the old idea OF
right and wrong prevail, the citizens
have been shocked to say the least at
recent events. As usual in domestic
infelicities it is said that there is a
third woman in the case. She is ac-
knowledged to be refined. cultured
and attractive, and occupies high
place in Barton's social circles. Ac-
cording to reliable report, however,
the doctors is an unrequitted affection.
She has steadfastly discouraged a
course he seemed bent on pursuing.
In the examination it was brought out
that the doctor made trip to the di-
vorce mills OF Sioux Falls, S. D., some
over a year ago and another followed
in December, where he got a divorce
from his wife. The report is that early
in March, 1902, Mrs. Prime, having
arrived at state of high mental ex-
citement owing to her domestic
troubles, she was pronounced mentally
unbalanced and sent to the Brattleboro
sanitarium. She was recently discharg-
/ ed as cured.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05
A Remarkable Record.

1t is an interesting fact that in October
of the year 17S0-just year before Corn
wallis surrendered at Yorktown, twenty
seven years before Fulton started his first
steamboat on the Hudson River, and fifty
seven years before the electric telegraph
came into use-the Baker Cocoa and Choe-
olate factory was established in Dorches-
ter on the site now occupied by one OF the
large mills OF that company.
Over one hundred and twenty-five years
OF uninterrupted success. Think Of 1t
What other manufacturing concern IN this
or, indeed, in any country can show such
an extended record of business prosperity
What is the secret of their great success
II is very simple one. They have won
and held the confidence OF the great and
constantly increasing body OF consumers
by always maintaining the highest stand
ard in the quality of their cocoa and choc-
olate preparations, and selling them at the
lowest prices for which unadulterated ar
ticles OF good quality can be put upon the
market.
They receive numerous letters from
housekeepers who have used their cocoa
and chocolate for many years, stating that
lately, when ordering the Baker goods
other goods of greatly inferior quality
have been sent to them. They find 1t nee
essary therefore, for the protection of those
who want their cocoa and chocolate, TO is
sue an emphatic warning against thess
fraudulent practices, and to ask buyers e
examine every package they receive, anc
see that it bears the well-known trace
mark of ia Belle Chocolatiere," and the
correct name of Walter Baker e. Co., Ltd
Under the decisions Of the United States
courts, no other cocoa or chocolate Is en-
titled to be labelled or sold as "Baker'i
Cocoa or "Baker's Chocolate"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05
A New Game Preserve.

w. II. Griffith of Dandy, represent
ING the Groton Lumber Co., has closed
a deal whereby all the real estate be
longing to the company in the towns
of Groton and Orange have been trans
ferred to Fremont II. Wright of New
ton, Mass. The price is stated to be
s3O. 600. The members of the Groton
company are Hon. 5. l.. Griffith Of
Dandy and c. l.. Soule OF Groton. The
property sold consists of about 5,4OI
acres of timber land and includes the
famous Darling pond in the town OF
Groton. Mr.. Wright had already pur-
chased tract of 5000 acres adjoining
the Groton Lumber Cos. property ano
il Is expected that n new company viii
be formed to purchase the whole prop
erty and establish a great private
game preserve.
No better place tor such a preserve
could be found in New England as
Darling pond already furnishes the
best trout fishing in America and the
immense tract of land when cleared o.
the original growth OF spruce and th'
dense underground that is sprlnglne
up all over il will give the best ieeC
and protection possible for deer anC
other large game Mr.. Soule. who Ii
engaged in clearing the remaining
lumber from the tract, will finish work
there this season and the tract vii
probably be given up entirely to th'
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05
SWORN STATEMENT.

What j. j. Duffaney Of South Mortified
has to say
sFor over twenty years had not been
able to breathe through my nose, as II was
constantly stopped up from eatarrh. fH-
teen wears ago last March / took a very
bad cold and asthma set in. For the past
twelve years my friends have been looking
for my death. Ever since / was attacked
with asthma / had been constantly run
ming down in flesh until the doctors and
everyone that knew me said ] was fast
going with consumption. My appetite
was gone, so TO speak, / was not abie 10
do ANYTHING. my shortness for breath was
very bad and asthma caused me to get no
breath. And / was unable to go TO bed
many a night; / had TO sit in my chair, or
bolstered up. In this condition, Tor
twelve long years ! suffered notwithstand-
ing took every patent medicine l could
hear of for consumption, eatarrh or
asthma. Nevertheless / gradually grew
worse until last May, hearing of the many
wonderful cures being effected by DR.,
Morrow, my brother took me to his office,
seemingly more dead than alive. My
heart was very weak and palpitated very
badly; liver was very sluggish and my
kidneys troubled me great deal. In TINS
condition, met DR.. Morrow, who gave
me a very careful examination and told me
If would strictly follow his directions, he
would cure me, and he has faithfully kept
his word. / now weigh 14S pounds, can
breathe well through my nose, my cough
| is gone and so is my asthma and other
/ troubles. / have followed threshing
machine the greater part OF this fall, and
have felt no return of my asthma ana
other troubles, which to me is the greatest
proof in the world that / am permanently
| cured. | give this testimonial freely ana
without solicitation, trusting IT may be
the means of bringing some other poor
sufferer where they can obtain relief as
have. Furthermore, | wish TO state that
my son, George, IA years of age, has suf-
fered with asthma SINCE he was Two
months old He had an attack OF measles
at that age, and il left him with asthma so
bad that he has been unable to lie down at
night for the last eight years. After ]
found that | was getting better, i took
him to DR.. Morrow also. tie relieved ms
asthma inside of one week and he has
never suffered with it since, therefore !
feel doubly grateful to DIR. Morrow and !
am satisfied and know that II you viii
strictly follow his directions, II he tells
you he can cure, he can do So"
A grateful patient,
j. DUFFANEY.
STATE OF VERMONT, Subscribed and
WASHINGTON COUNTY. IS. sworn to at
Mortified this 9Th day of January, A. D.
1903. Before me,
GEORGE c. SANBoRN, Notary Public.
DIR. Morrow will be at Red Lion Inn,
Randolph, alternate Thursdays, Jan 10Th
18th, Feb. 18th, and so on.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05

what to Do.
There Is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that Or. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. L conecis inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
It. or bad effects following use Of liquor.
wine or beer, and overcones that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day. and 10 get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. II stands the highest for Its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and ST.. sizes.
You may have sample bottle OF this
wonderful discovery EE
and book that tells "a = -
more about It. both sent ... -;
absolutely free BY mail, sl le-:sss3 -
address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of swampRoos
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men
tion reading this generous offer in this paper
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, swamp Root, Dr. knmer 3
Swamp Root, and the address, Binghamton,
N. Y, on every bottle.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05
CENTRAL VERMONT RAIL WAY.
Corrected 20 Oct. r. 1909
GOING SOUTH
Trains leave Randolph as follows

Trains leave Randolph as follows
z 10 a. MI.
Night Express, daily, for Boston and an New
Sleeping ears for Boston via Lowell, also
for Springfield.
10 ~ a M.
Mail week days for Worcester, Boston and
New York.
L 35 H. M.
Limited Express week days for Bostoa and
for New York, via Springfield or New Lon-
don. Through Coaches and Pullman bunet
parlor Car 20 Boston and Springfield
R8 H. MI.
Passenger week days for white River Junet
GOING NoRTHi
L IA a. MI.
Night Express daily for Montreal and the
West. Week days for ogdenshurg, Rehfora
and ottawa Sleeping car to Montreal
q IA a. MI.
Passenger week days for St Albans, Mont
real. ottawa and Richford, connecting as
Burlington for Troy and Albany
q 80 a. MI.
sundays only Accommodation for Burling-
ton and ST. Adams.
a IA II. Ma
Mail and Express week days for Buriing-
ton Cambridge Junction,St. Adams, Rouses
Point, Ogdensburg, RichfOrd and Montreal,
Pullman Parlor car TO Montreal.
o 10 H. MI.
Express week days for Montreal ana
Chicago. Pullman Parlor car % Montreal
and Pullman Sleeping car TO Chicago.
+. II. FITZHUGH,
Vice President and Gen1 Manager.
s. W. CUMMINGS,
General Passenger Agent.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05

convincing proof that the kidneys and blaC
der are out Of order.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05
propagation of game.

propagation of game.
The new purchaser is already talk
ing OF purchasing a club house at the
pond and the coming season will
doubtless see very commodious club
quarters installed there. The proper
ty is also desirable aside from its game
facilities because the growth OF the
young timber win make a rapid in
crease in its value a generation to
come.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05

wonderful discovery
and a book that tells
more aboutii both sent
absolutely free by mail,
address DR.. Kilmer &
Co Rlnphamfnn N Y
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05


uv pazed breathless at this strange
.,,osiv of the air. Then they went back
- the sick room to tell of the terrible
ssruggle for life they had just witnessed.
II nj not occur to them that under their
/. ,rrv ewes a more terrible, more pathetic
Struggle was going on daily.
There can be nothing more pititul
than the struggle the consumptive
makes against disease. The greatest
help in this struggle is gained by the
nse Of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
ooyery. II cures obstinate coughs, weak
and bleeding lungs, emaciation, and
other ailments which If neglected or
unskillfully treated find a fatal termina-
ton in consumption.
ain isas one OF my daughters was suffering on
.coouut Of a severe cough, hectic fever, wasting
"a aesh and other symptoms of diseased lungs
writes Rev Joseph IL Fesperman, OF bafium
sorings Iredell Co. N. c. 81 promptly gave
NJ Df r. " Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
ar gratifying success, and she now enjoys
efoelient health. This being true, hereby
heartily endorse your incidence
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
zeal Discovery There is nothing Just
as poodp for diseases of the stomach,
blood and lungs.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets assist Tia
&C ION Of the Discovery
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05

81 oiInent O. SCI.
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen II is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble too
frequent desire 10
pass it or pain in
the back is also
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let II stand tventy-four hours a
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05
A grateful patient,

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which is agree
al,iv aromatic. 1t is received through the
nostrils, cleanses and heals the whole sur
face over which it diffuses itself. Druggists
sell the soc. size; Trial size by mail, 10
cents. Test it and you are sure to continue
the treatment.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-02-05
Announcement.

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal tro!t-
bes The proprietors prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will be known as Ely s
ISauid Cream Balm. Price including the
s,,raying tube is IS cents. Druggists or by
mail. The liquid form embodies the med
icinal properties of the solid preparation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-02
OF LABOR.
Thinking and Planning Now to Do
Things With the Least Labor
is Not L~axiness.

There is much in heredity. The
leopard will be spotted. the bear
black, and the sheep white, because
they are born that way. A man will
be tall. or short. or dark. or light, or
conscientious. or constituencies, or
energetic or lazy. rs a result of
heredity, and that much he can not
help. But in mental and moral on
stitution. and to some extent in ply
steal form, n may overcome heredi-
ty to a large extent. And even where
but little impression can be made on
natures handicap, It may be counter
acted. and the result be the same as
if the hereditary obstacle had never
existed. One of the best farmers we
have known was the champion lazy
man of the neighborhood. His body
loved ease. but his mind was active
and energetic. His neighbors were
solicitious lest his family starve. and
much sympathy was lavished upon
the wife and four children. But when
they found that his crops We're better
and more varied aud his horses, cattle
and sheep and hogs fatter than any
others in the neighborhood. they said
unto each other: How is this thusg?'
The true explanation appeared after
awhile. when it was found that our
neighbor. Andrews, lay awake at
night. thinking and planning and
scheming. how he might do a large
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-02
The Best Way to Teach History.

The idea OF object teaching, the founda-
ton of the Froebel system OF instruction,
has in recent years met with general accept
ance and adoption in almost every branch of
education, high and low, with resultant ben
etits which are beyond question. Even such
subjects as grammer and arithmetic are
now taught in this way so far as practicable,
and with marked advantage over the old
dry and abstract method. The practice of
teaching history by making pilgrimages to
the very scenes where great historical events
nave occurred is an application of the anne
principle and much more valuable in the
way of impressing the reality of history upon
the minds OF the young than any amount of
mere textbook instruction could be. A re-
cent issue of the "Four-Track Series" pub
lished by the New York Central manage
nent, gives a description Of the historical
sites in the immediate vicinity of New York,
which will be of exceeding value for the
guidance of teachers and others who desire
to adopt this method of historical study.
One of the best ways to develop civic pride
and promote good citizenship lies in this
very direction, an increase of knowledge of
local history being accompanied with an IN
crease of interest in matters of local govern
ment and a higher concern for what affects
the welfare and good name of the commu-
nity.-From Leslie's Weekly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-02
Profitable Farm LEbOr.

Agriculture in the south has always
been retarded by the character of the
labor available for farm work; and on
the other hand efficient labor has
been kept off the farms by the low
rate of wages: and the condition now
is, that only Il best farmers can pay
the price demanded by efficient labor
ers. and they can not afford to en-
ploy any other sort, because no other
sort is profitable. Therefore we ON
cede that this condition, and the rea-
sons for it are very much complicated.
A progressive farmer who has a few
male progeny of suitable age is fortu-
nate, and his success in farming is
assured. He can adopt the best meth
DDS and employ the most efficient Ia
bor-saving implements, and with his
own labor, and with that of a pair of
active, intelligent sons, properly aid
ed by an estimable daughter or two,
and an inestimable wife, do and
far better work than half a dozen av-
evage farm hands, when the employ
er must continually watch to e
whether the work is done right, or
done wrong. The only kind of labor
profitable on a farm is the same kind
that is profitable elsewhere, and that
is intelligent labor, and that kind can
not be had for the ordinary price of
negro farm labor.-Farm and Ranch.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-02

amount of work with a small amount
of effort. The result was, that if
he made a fence or a gate, IT any
building. he was a long time at 1t,
but it never had to be rebuilt, ut least
during his lifetime. When he planted
a crop II cultivated it. the soil was
prepared with great care, and when
he followed the pillow no stalk was
passed until it was properly plowed.
He did this to save labor" He culti-
waited but little land. but did it well.
There is really no excus for being a
poor farmer. If one is born wrong in
any way he can rectify himself. 1t
he lacks knowledge he can acquire it.
If he lacks industry he can put in a
good substitute in the way of brains,
which is the greatest l~abor-saving in
vention of this or any other age. If o
man does not rise superior to heredi-
ty, it is not because he can't, but be-
cause he does not want to. If he
wants to he will. You can't keep a
man down who wants to rise. The
place to begin reforms is at the top.
Make a mans head right and he will
soon be standing upright and ready
to move forward as Don as he is
sure of his footing.-Texas Farm and
Ranch.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-02
HERE AND THERE.

-"Contentment is fat" and every
little thing that adds to the comfort
of the animal or makes him more con
tented increases the gains which he
makes from each bushel of grain.
Weak points in the brood mare
will not appear in the progeny if the
sire with which she is mated is strong
in the same points. This is an i'm
portant point that can not be too
pointedly pointed out.
If a COW kicks, try kindness
get into her confidence. Try to I'M
derstand her. She may have some
lust cause for kicking, and be thus
expressing her intelligence. You may
be the cause. Absolve yourself be-
fore you condemn her.
An excellent way to feed corn
that is easily shelled to fowls is to
chop it into two-inch lengths with a
Ratchet and throw it on the chaff-
covered scratching shed floor. The
birds are compelled to eat it slowly
and to take exercise while doing so.
The successful dairyman is the
one who is in it to stay in-his farm,
buildings, dairy and himself properly
equipped for the work. One essential
for the proper equipment of the dairy
is uniformity of individuals. This can
be had only by raising ones W
cows.
Let the cow be fed promptly at
regular times, in the same order and
SO far as possible by the same feeder.
Feeding should be done as quickly as
possible, only insuring thoroughness.
When the COW is excited Or expectant
she is using potential energy from
milk-making-
Many of the cows of commerce
are discards from herds that wise
dairvmen are breeding up. They have
been skillful feeders and tenders, and
all their cows have been given q
chance. The reflections have been
weighed in the balance, and not
wanted. If moi good enough for them,
why for you?
The census office reports show
that the following states lead in the
production of Irish potatoes: New
York. Wisconsin,. Michigan and Penn
s~vlpania The leading sweet-potato-
growing states are North Carolina,
Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, South
Caroline and Texas, but in onions
New York, Ohio, Michigan and Massa-
ehusetts lead.
According to the Hay and Grain
Reporter the hay crop is n of the
most profitable, and costs less to
ba rvest and market than most other
crops. The fact is overlooked, how
ever. that there T other crops, such
as kafhr corn. sorghum and millet-
which are much more certain and r.
liable in localities subject to mit
summer droughts.