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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-07-16

adapted to the needs Of such occas-
sions. All possible provision for the
comfort and pleasure of the children
swings and other things-had been
made by the superintendent of the
Sunday school, W. G.. Andrews, and
the pastor. The clouds withheld their
threat Of rain and the delights of the
day were unmarried.
Mrs. A. o. Cummins delightfully."-
entertained party, of lady friends at
whist on Thursday afternoon, in hon
or of her daugher, Mrs. Frank +.
Howe of Bennington. Eleven tables
were played, both the parlors and
lawn being used by the players. In
the absence Of gentlemen one-half of
the players were designated as such,
and each wore sweetwilliams to dis
tinguish them from their partners,
who each wore a sprig of sweet mary.
The gentleman's prize was won by
Mrs. w. O. Lowe and the lady's by
Mrs. f. p. Carleton. Both prizes
were hand painted china plates.
Punch and other refreshments were
served on the lawn.
Chief Mcmahon was called upon,
Thursday afternoon, about O'Clock,
to take in charge one John Riley, of
White River junction, who, being in
pugilistic mood as result of too
much liquid, was making himself
generally obnoxious along Main street.
The chief arrested the man on a war
rant charging him with breach of
the peace, and placed him in Jail for
the night. In the morning he was taken
into city court, and before Judge
Woodward pleaded guilty and was
thereupon given his choice of paying
the required So and costs of Sl2. 10 or
serving seventy five days in the work
house. Riley said he was unable 10
pay the fine and consequently the chief
took him to Rutland on Saturday
morning.
Farmers from surrounding towns
report that the hay crop this year will
be on the average about two-thirds
that of last year. In Cabot, the grain
is fairly good, especially clover, and
some farmers have already begun their
haying. Some farmers on the Worces-
ter road report better crop than last
year from the same fields. This, how
ever, is explained by the tact that
these fields we're overlooked and
greatly enriched at the time of high
water this spring. The poorer crops
will be found on high ground this
year, owing TO the long drought. 1t
is feared that many farmers will
make mistake in cutting their grass
too early, for, owing to the late rains
and recent warm weather, grass is
growing surprisingly fast at the pres
ent time and if it is not cut too
early, good crops may be realized.
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WEDDING At BARRE.

At the home of the BRIDES mother
on Spaulding street, Barre, Miss Del
Gina Quinby was married on Wednes-
day to Joseph H. Doney, of that city,
the ceremony being performed by Rev.
j. A. Sherburne. Only few of the
relatives were present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Doney left for Westerly, r. l., where
they will visit at the formers old
home, after which they will return to
Barre to reside at the home of the
BRIDES mother. Mrs. Ida Quimby.
Both the young people are we'll known
in Barre. The groom is stone cut
ter by trade.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-07-16

DEATH OF ". III. Foot

Webster H. Root we'll known res
ldent of Montpelier died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Ruth Wiley,
at Wrightsville at 10 O. clock on Thurs
day evening. He had been suffering
from a complication of diseases for
several years, but the immediate cause
OF his death was shock sustained OH
June 2S from which he never rallied.
Mr. Root WAS born in Plainfield, n.
H.. on November ~, 1922 He was
the son Of Jesse and Ruth Spaulding
Root and came with his parents to
Middlesex when eight years of age.
About forty SIX years ago he moved to
Wrightsville neigborhood and except
for some time spent in Middlesex has
resided there since that time. He
married Mary NJ Howe of Tunbridge
about fifty seven years ago She died
in October 1899 He is survived by
four daughters. Mrs. Charles E. Ridge
of Pasadena, California, Mrs. Fred E.
Dodge of Montpelier, Mrs j. B Quinn
of Shady Rill and Mrs. Wiley with
whom his last days were spent. Mr..
Root was a quiet unassuming man,
whose honorable ways in dealing with
his fellows made him respected by
all who knew HIM The funeral was
held at his daughters home on
Saturday afternoon at O'Clock. Rev.
M. II. Ryan, pastor of the Methodist
church in Peacham, officiating.
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DEATH IN BARRE.

Alex Anderson, senior member of
the firm of Anderson & Sons, granite
manufacturers, died on Friday
from consumption. He was fifty We
years OF age aud leaves wife, three
sons and two daughters, all of whom
live in Barre He is also survived by
father and mother, three sisters and
two brothers. Mr.. Anderson was a
member of Clan Gordon, and a deacon
in the Presbyterian chruch The fun
eral was held in the church at 80
O'Clock on Sunday, the pastor, Rev.
L. II. Mitchell officiating.
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signature % &3AzzZu
SUICIDE IN RANDOLPH.

Mrs. Florence Burke, about forty
five years old, living about three and
one-third miles from Randolph vii =
lage, committed suicide by hanging
herself in her room ON Thursday after
noon. She had been in her usual
health and no reason is known for
the deed. Mr.. and Mrs. Burke owned
a good farm and their domestic rela-
tiOns We're happy.
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A Surgical Operation

is always danngerous-do not submit
to the surgeons knife until you have
tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve 1t
will cure when everything else fall
it has done this in thousands of cases.
Here is one OF them: l suffered from
bleeding and protuding piles for
twenty years. Was treated by differ
ent specialists and used many rem
edies, but obtained no relief until l
used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Two boxes of this salve cured me
eighteen months ago and | have not
had touch of the piles. since. H. A.
Tisdale, Summerton, S. @. For Blind,
Bleeding, Itching and Protruding
Piles no remedy equals DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. Sold by Rivers
Bros.
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Montpelier and Vinlcity.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Jesse Tebbets of Cabot, who gradu-
ated from the Seminary in June, went
on Friday to Waterbury to to work
for the summer.
f. H. Hundley and wife returned on
Thursday from four days visit in
Rochester and Brandon. They trav-
eled by carriage.
r. Burns Gamnrell proprietor of the
Elm House, in Danville, stopped in
town over night, on his way home
from the convention of Shriner's at
Saratoga.
Miss Grace Morse of Cabot, who
officiated at the organ in the Church
of the Messiah on July ., has been
engaged to preside at the organ during
the months of July and August, while
Prof Hathaway is studying in Boston.
Wilder's orchestra has closed a
contract to furnish the music at the
grand celebration in Stowe, Old Home
Week, in August. AT this time the
Akeley soldiers memorial building
designed by Smith and Walker of this
city will be dedicated.
Archie Stone, who graduated from
the Seminary one year ago, and who
has, during the past year, been teach
ing in Plainfield, visited his parents,
here last week Mr.. Stone will enter
the college of liberal arts of Boston
u University in September.
David Sanders, former resident of
Montpelier, now of Boulder, Colora-
do, is visiting his two daughters in
this city and Barre for three weeks.
Mr. Sanders wife and family are
with him and will remain in the
east throughout the summer.
One hundred House Journals of the
last session were received at the State
library on Wednesday, which are
about three months late in their ap-
pearance. Wynkoop, Hollenback,
Crawford Co.. of Albany, n. Y, are
the publishers. The Senate Journals
have not yet arrived
Rev. f Blodgett and wife of
Bloomfield were in the city on Thurs
day. Mr. Blodgett is an alumnus of
the Seminary and graduate of the
Boston University Law School He
was married two weeks ago to young
lady Of Bloomfield and they are spend
ing the honeymoon with his parents
in Cabot.
Rev. aud Mrs. o. T. Dwinell and
their two children OF Watseka. Ill.
were in the city on Wednesday on the
way to Marshfield to spend week or
ten days with his mother and brother,
Mrs. E B., and G. l.. Dwinell Mr.. |
Dwinell was formerly student at the |
Seminary and read law with Charles
Heath, whose Office was located in |
what is now the Journal editorial |
room. He went west nearly thirty
years ago and this is his first visit
east for about seven years.
A, L, Bragg, who is making the re-
pairs at Christ church, reports that
the work will be finished about the
middle Of August. The contract calls
for its completion August 1, but Mr..
Bragg was unable in April, wien the +
work was commenced, to obtain suffi-
cient lumber, and for this reason the
work is somewhat delayed A large
gang of men are now at work, how
ever, and the work is being pushed as
rapidly as possible. The new organ
will not be put in until September.
The children Of the Sunday school
of the church of the Messiah, with
friends, to the number of about sixty
five, are enjoying the picnic today at
Caledonia park. The park is an ideal
place for picnic, the grounds and
arran epents thereon being especially
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LARGEST IN THE UNITY.

Cabot, July II "A large number of
friends and neighbors gathered last
evening to celebrate the completion of
Ora Dow's large barn in Cabot. The
band was present and those who
wished participated in a promenade
on the spacious floor of the new build
ing. A general good time was en-
joyed in this delightful old time way
on such occasions. The barn is circu-
lar in shape and is said to be the
largest in Washington county.
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Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. These pills
change weakness into strength, list
lessness into energy, brain-fag into
mental power. They're wonderful in
building up the health. Only 25c
per box. Sold by O. Blakely.
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A PRESSING AFFAIR.

May l print a kiss on your lips, -
said,
She nodded her sweet permission.
We went to press, and l rather guess
We printed a whole edition.
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live AND learn.

1t were strange and pitiable indeed if we
did not learn as we live. But we do. The
proof of it you see on all sides. In the
healing art alone important discoveries
have been made of late years. The remedy
called Cal-cura Solvent is one. 1t is partly
the result of patient study and research,
and partly of good fortune; or, had we not
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-07-16
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8 Bears the 1nlh' Kind You Have Always S0ugh
Signature at &MzZzZM
4ARON C4RR.

Woodbury., July TO- Aaron Carr
died at his home in this town on
Thursday afternoon. aged eighty years.
He was we'll known throughout this
section having resided in town for
forty years. He leaves a wife and
five children. The funeral was
held ON Saturday afternoon.
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better say the leading of q
merciful Providence? Ger
tainly the sick are relieved
and cured by it as by moth
ing known before. The
man who learned how to
prepare it-Dr. David Ken
nedy, of DR.. Kennedy Row,
Rondout, N. Y.-had many
years experience in treat
ing disease. So great was
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-07-16

81 suffered for months from sore
throat. Eclectric Oil cured me III
twenty-fouI hour rs. NJ. S. Gist,
Hawesville, Ky.
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Builds up the system; puts pure,
rich blood in the veins; makes men
and women strong and healthy. Bur
dock Blood Bitters. At any drug
store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-07-16

One of natures remedies; cannot
harm the weakest constitution never
fails to cure summer complaints of
young or old. DR.. Fowlers Extract
of Wild Strawberry.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-08-01

in which every county of it would share,
yet, just as often as any sensible and
feasible plan to realize this revenue is
proposed at Annapolis. the politicians of
raise great hue and cry. that the ma
tive rights of their tongmen are being
invaded. and political appeals to ignor-
ance and selfshness rule the hour.
We regard this question, a very much
more important one to the business in
terests of the people Of Maryland. than
the election of any one man to the
United States Senate, and as suggested
by the Baltimore Sun" the attitude of
Legislative candidates on it, should be
an issue in the selection of members OF
the Legislature this fall.
Let the case be considered as it effects
Cecil county. as stated in the "Sun" OF
Wednesday,
Cecil county has just appropriated
S11 900 for permanent road improve
ment. That sum comes from a tax upon
the farmers and other property owners
of the county. Its expenditure will
doubtless be found so advantageous that
similar or n larger sum will be apprO-
priated each year. Would it not be to
the material interest and advantage of
the Cecil county farmers to have that
sum or n larger one come from oyster
bottoms which are now barren and I'M
productive rather than from their farms?
Will it not be natural for farmers hold
ing such views to vote for men for the
Legislature who are Of the same way Of
thinking ? or course, in those parts of
the State where the people DO not care
for these things. do not care for good
roads and are content to pay high taxes
for bad ones. it will not matter who is
nominated for the Legislature. ANY old
thing bearing party brand on the fore
shoulder will do.
We hope to see the Haman Bill. or
system of leasing the oyster bottoms of
the State for terms of years at stipulated
prices, and the revenues arising there
from appropriated to the counties of the
State for public road and public school
purposes passed at the next session of
the Legislature.
As the Sun truthfully says, the oys-
ter question will overshadow all others
in the General Assembly at the session
Of 1904. 1t will not be political ques-
ton and the division will not be along
party lines. When the Hannah bill came
up in 1902, politicians of both parties in
the southern and eastern counties fiocked
to Annapolis to defeat it. They may 20
again next winter. but it is believed they
Will 80 in vain, for it is believed that
they will no longer be able to withstand
the march Of prosperity and enlightment.
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Tuesday, August IS, 1908
AT IL O'CLOCK, A. NJ

AL IL OCLOtk, a. NJ,
to nominate
One Candidate for Clerk Of the Circuit
Court.
One Candidate for Register of Wills.
One Candidate for County Treasurer
One Candidate for Assistant Treasurer.
One Candidate for County Commits
Sioner-Long Term.
One Candidate for County Commits
sioner-Short Term.
Three Candidates for the House of
Delegates.
One Candidate for Sheriff.
Three Candidates for Judges of the
Orphans Court.
One Candidate for County Surveyor.
Also four persons to represent Cecil
County in the State Convention to be
held at a time and place to be hereafter
designated.
Also four Republicans to constitute the
State Central Committee for Cecil
County. And three Republicans to con-
stitute the County Committee for Cecil
County.
The following regulations shall govern
the Republican Primary Elections of
1903, and the qualification of those who
shall vote at said Primary Elections =
1.-Only registered voters shall vote at
said Primaries.
2.-All registered voters and voters en-
titled to register. who intend to support
the Republican Ticket in the Election in
the fall of 1903, may vote at said Prm-
airy Elections.
The following gentlemen are hereby
constituted Judges of said Primary Flee
tons with full power and authority to
I'LL such vacancies as may occur in their
respective Districts when the Judges are
unable or unwilling to serve, with author
ity to select the polling places =
First District-John W. Taylor, Chas
H. Bennett. Isaac Taylor.
Second District-William ]. Lake, Geo.
Buckworth. George Peterson.
Third District-Geo. NJ. Evans. Philip
NJ. Groves. Joshua NJ. Ash.
Fourth District-Howard Scott, AL
banus SaXton, John Drummond.
Fifth District-John l.. Moore, Joseph
W. Shippers. Jethro johnson.
Sixth Distrct-Daniel Hawk, William
Il. Scott, Maurice c. Reeder.
Seventh District-W. w. Davis, r. NJ.
Brown, Joseph G. Rineer.
Eighth Dstrict-W. X. Citing, Chas.
"A. Grubb. Joseph Il. Fulton.
Ninth District-.John L. Crothers, Ross
X. Smith, Amasa G. Churchman.
SAMUEL H. KING,
|. ID. DAVIS,
ID. II. McCAULEY.
County Committee.
VIM. ]. SMITH,
II. II. HAINES,
f. G. WILSON,
l.. Il. LOGAN,
Stnte Central Committee for
Cecil County.
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SURGEON DISAPPOINTED IN
POLITICS.

"Now that primaries are being held by
the political parties throughout the State
and as the hopes of many candidates will
be shattered,' said politician from
Carroll County on Monday. II am re-
mended of IA story that was told of n
retired surgeon of the United States
Navy who returned to Carroll County
after his retirement from active service.
The doctor was an ardent Republican,
and wanted to serve his party in the
State Legislature. He was accordingly
nominated for the House of Delegates,
and the convention had scarcely adjourn
ed before he began strenuous cam
paign Every person he met he would
ask for their vote ut the approaching
election. Whenever a person would
promise to vote for him-and many did
promise who never intended to keep their
word-the doctor would put the name
down in book which he carried for that
purpose. The old City Hotel at West
minister was then open and in the cafe
of that hotel the doctor received numer-
Gus promises of support.
The elections in Carroll County were
not as close then as they are now, but il
the doctor had received all the votes Of
those whose names he secured he would
have been elected. But when the votes
WE'RE counted, it was found that he had
been defeated by about 400. A few days
after the election the doctor was asked
if the election had not been rather ex-
pensve one for him.
"Oh, yes he replied, philosophically;
but then, | have the satisfaction of
knowing that there are at least 500 liars
in the county. "-Baltimor Sun.
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w. Neville Adler. of Philadelphia, Is
the guest of Oscar Fowler.
Miss Rose Drennen is visiting friends
in Smyrna, Del.
Mrs. William Stilley, Of Philadelphia,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John II.
Terrell.
DIR. and Mrs. A. ID. McConachie are in
Rome enjoying its sights. Letters were
received this week by their Elkton rela-
tives.
DIR. T. \. Worrell returned from Balti-
more to North East yesterday. accom-
panied by DR. John II. lamar very much
improved in his physical condition.
Mrs. Park Valentine and daughters,
Mildred and Lillian. of Camden. n. j..
and Miss Alice Derr. of Perryville. spent
part of last week with Mrs. Mary Boyd.
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throat, to welcome old Sol. hurt that
dear little bird Oh. no My dear old
Comrade Polk You loaded your old
rusty musket, and poked it at the wrong
bird that time. 1t was not that wrote
the article. You are mistaken. My old
musket is still hanging up. She would
be only dangerous to the man behind the
gun.
1.-The Robin awhile may thrive,
For poor birdie thou maun live"
We can afford to allow him a few
berries for the good he does.
My dear "Poetical Comrade" | did not
chase the 'Jonnies' as hard as you did
at one time. Do you remember the long
chase You gave them from Winchester
Town far away down the valley Of vir.
GINA. to and across the Potomac. and
some say to Harpers Ferry
My dear Comrade when you load. be
sure and poke your gun at the right bird
Yours in r. c. and L..
JOHN H. McCRACKEN.
North East. Nd. July 2sth, 1903.
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DEATHS.
MRS. ANNA NJ. CRAWFORD.

MRS. ANNA NJ. CRAWFORD.
Mrs. Anna NJ. Crawford. wife of James
$. Crawford Of Washington. ID. c.. died
mt her home 2Sl4 18th street \. w.. on
Wednesday. Mrs. Crawford was a
daughter of the late Peter Pierson, of
Union Meeting House. in this county,
and sister of Amos +. Pierson. of this
town. She was born at Union in 1896,
and about 1850 was married to Mr..
Crawford at Cherry Hill, by her uncle,
the late Rev. Joseph Z. Brown. Her
husband and five daughters survive her
Mrs. Mary Swift. of Fulton House, Pa. /;
Mrs. Annie Hollidge and Mrs. Carrie
Smith, of WaShington: Fannie H., and
Ida NJ. Crawford, who are unmarried
Mrs. Crawford's body will be brought to
North East at 2 p. IN. today. Saturday,
where her burial will take place.
She was woman distinguished by the
highest Christian virtues. Her life was
one Of devotion to her family, and the
interests of the Methodist Church Of
which she has been a member from
childhood
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-08-01
A TIMELY QUESTION.

~ OLPT1CS and stupidity have for
years reigned and ruled at Anna
- polls on the Oyster question,
while the property owners of the
State at large, have been robbed of I'M
told thousands, through the lack of a
sensible and business-like treatment of
the subject, and the adoption of an en-
lightened system of cultivation of the
native oyster bottoms of the State.
Year after year, we have seen the
oyster production fail, through the de-
pletion of the native beds, with the I'M
welcome promise Of speedy extinction
of what was once a productive industry
of incacuble value to our people
Here are vast acres of uncultivated
oyster bottoms, which can be made to
yield magnificent revenue to the State,
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FIRST STEP"

work. He is an orator OF more than the
average ability and his prominence APP
pears to be increasing as the years go
by. Active. energetic. able and full Of
ambition, and not yet old he has the
promise of long and turbulent future
before him. He enjoys the present how
ever, as he has enjoyed the past. and no
doubt will enjoy the future. He is ii
fighter with an object.
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MIR. JOHN S. WIRT.

notice of our fellowtownsman -
MIR. JOHN S. WRIT.
For several years one of the most
prominent lawyers in the State, Mr.
Writ has added to his labors the work Of
editing the Cecil Democrat" for many
years one of the ableSt county papers in
Maryland. And he is showing that he is
good Editor as he has heretofore
shown that he is good lawyer and
astute politician.
Mr.. Writ is a peculiar combination as
a man and politician. He was State
Senator from Cecil county in 1S92-1S94,
and while at Annapolis, he was one of
the leaders of his party. He was mem
Der of the House of Delegates in 1893,
and was also leader second to none
Although he is sometimes defeated, he
is never dismayed. but continues to fight.
In fact, he is fighting now, as glance
at his paper any week will show to the
readers
The Cecil Democrat" has always had
able men for its Editors The late Geo.
w. Cruikshank made it famous for
twenty-five years, and the great reform
movement which began in the eighties
and ended with the election Of 1895 was
largely based on an editorial by Mr.
Cruikshank, in which he said that Balti-
more City was ruled by the criminal
classes. This editorial was used by Mr.
John X. Cowen and others in their
speeches with great effect, and became
the slogan of the reformers for years.
Mr.. Writ is keeping up the reputation
n fha 1T L 4
place his party ticket at the head of his
columns, an objectionable sin in a poll
tlcal county newspaper, and in every
issue is firing hot shot into those of his
own party household. He is devoting his
attacks entirely to local affairs, however.
Mr.. Writ is a president of the
Civil Service Reform Association, and
has always taken much interest in its