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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-04
A pRETTY BEDspREAD-

A substantial. pretty bedspread, that
will launder easily and last for years
may be made by first purchasing a
hemstitched linen sheet and Il number
of squares of guipure lace. Basic
these at irregular intervals ON the
wrong side OF the spread, ana then
cut away the linen above it; turn down
the edges and hem them over on the
edge Of the lace, and then, with mer-
cerized linen floss, feather-stitch q bor-
der Now. with q very sharp pencil,
sketch lightly a running design Of
either scrollwork or q floral vine. con-
Meeting the squares together, work
ing it afterward in darnlng stitch with
the mercerized floss. A spread made
in this way will take q very short time
to do, and will have a very elaborate
ehect.-New York Tribune.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-04

loss under Just such circumstances.
climbed over Che side. pulled the mast
and soil aboard and got out the oars
Tor a pull 20 Long Wharf. where the
boat had been hired and where the
boys had left their clothes Nobody
suggested an attempt 20 raise thc SAIL
As they dipped the oars for the first
stroke another boat drew alongside.
manned by four fishermen.
Don't you fellows know enough 20
keep your boat out of the surf? Want
any helpY asked one Of the fisher
men.
I'VE do" said Timothy taking 81
up himself 10 answer both questions
but we didn't at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. We've been n the water long
enough 10 get pretty cold one OF
you get In here and give a hand down
20 Long Wharf; Leu me get into your
boat and put NE ashore at Arcadia
Wharf"
III pay you for your trouble said
Will speaking for the first time since
he had called for help.
The suggested changes were soon
made and I'm due time the sailing parry
reached Long Wharf
The boys went ashore, dressed set
tied with the fishermen and the boat
owner, and rode their bicycles to the
basthhouse where they expected TO see
Timothy. but did nor. They spent some
time looking for him, and then re-
gretfully took the bicycle path for
home
Timothy mad left the fshermen's boat
at the Arcadia Wharf. gone to the
bathhouse, where they expected to see
thirty-five cents necessary to pay car
fare, he then took the bicycle path for
a sixteen-mile walk to his home -Four
or five miles out a wheelman passed
him with a rush, but stopped a few
yards beyond. 1t was Joe Brown.
and behind him came the others Of the
boating party.
who's afraid Of wet feet?" shut
cd Joe. as he came running back.
Timothy Farnhams four friends"
bawled the others in chorus, as If prac-
ticing a new class yell.
Into whose heads has some sense
soaked" sumo out one of the others.
Heads Of Tim Farnham's four
friends" shrieked the chorus.
'Say, Tim" said viii. when you've
rislled your life to save ours,
you necdn't'-
ooh, cut it short. It's all right"
said Timothy.
Eyes. it's all right" answered Win.
but if you'll ride my wheel home or
ride by turns. I'll take it as an honor:
if you'll teach me to swim I'll be a
burro long enough to carry you home
on my back And rather sheepishly,
1--WE won't talk any more about limo
thy's timidity."
And the promise vas faithfully kept
Youths Companion.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-04
PRESSED CORNED BEEF.

A mistake TOO often made by house.
keepers Is the buying of expensive
cats OF meat to serve cold. as many
Of these portions. like the teuderlon,
are least juicy. The flank. plate ana
brisket are excellent pieces for serving
cold. Wash the meat I'm cold water
and put '1to rapidly boiling water.
Skim carefully; then, after ten minutes.
push back on the range. where the
liquor will simmer but not boil Quicis
boiling tough-ns. Cook until So ten.
der that &c will easily fan apart pack1
in a long bread pan, well creased, lay
Ing the hbres lenghthwIse, and mixln
some Of the fat with the lean Pow
some Of the liquor over its own meat
cover and weigh. Cut IN thin slices
when quite cold, and serve With mus.
tard or horstfadish.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-04
NEW YORK ICE CREAM.

An ice cream manufacturer tod ie
tie best thing for ice cream was sage
-four His rule is four or five quarts
Of milk and one Of cream. one-half
ounce Of sage -four, five eggs, sugar
and favoring. Boil one quart OF the
milk in a double boiler. When it has
reached the boiling point add the sage
-four dissolved in a little cold milk.
When cooked set aside until perfectly
cofd. 1t will be so thick that a spoon
thrust into it will leave a hole when
withdrawn Add the rest OF the milk,
the eggs beaten very light with yhe
sugar and tayoring, and freeze. lie
said never cook any Of the milk but
that used to cook the flour. and never
cook the eggs, for if cooked, The cream
will not "stand up we'll; that is. It will
melt easily. He secured the recipe
from a famous ice cream maker in
New York.-Eva w. Wallace, in Gool
Housekeeping.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-04
TO POLISH TORTOISE.

In this tortoise-shell age it is wC}
10 know how to keep brilliantly pei
ished the many pretty ornaments, with
which every gentle head is decorated.
Brown locks and fair ones may he
faithfully shampooed, but the shell
combs and fancy pins are bound to
become dull unless every now and
then they are given a brisk rubbing.
The finest of old linen is none tM
good with which to polish up q SO
SHE'LL and after first moistening Il
soft old cloth in lukewarm water ",
should be touched into a charcoal boX,
The finely powdered charcoal is TIE
only kind for this purpose, it goes
without saying After this has been
wiped off a little prepared chalk
should be used in the same way, Nhe
chalk having been wet with vine Elr.
AS a finish to give a smooth gloss
to the tortoise a little chalk should be
taken into the dry palm of the hand
and the dainty hair article given an
other good rub.-New York Journal.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-04
NYenthor Wlsdonn.

A very curious method Of making
weather predictions has been discoy-
cred by an old French farmer.
con Christmas eve" he says when
the bells begin to ring for midnight
mass, take twelve onions and place
them in a row on a table. The first
onion Will represent January, the sec
ond February, and 50 on, Next make
a large slit in each onion and pour
some salt into it. If at the end of an
hour you find that the salt in the
March onion has melted, you will know
that there will be much rain in March.
and, on the other hand. if the salt in
the April onion is not melted YOU
may be certain that April will be a
Cry month Moreover, Il the salt in
any onion is melted at the top, bat not
at the bottom the first fortnight Of
the month will be wet and thu second
fortnight dry"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-04
CARE OLE CIT GLASS

Few people know how to care for the
beautiful cut glass in their possession.
and it is usual for it to lose much
its original color and lusre Gag
and bottles are especially negi
being most difficult to clean. A
dunn stiff brush should be kept
scrubbing the pieces, and little intel.
Hgence used in handling them, Unless
there is a prejudice against having
poisons of any kind in the house-and
that is a very sensible prejudice-Eeep
a little bottle of muriatic acid on Land.
Potato parines are almost as good Tor
cleaning inside of bottles. etc Never
plunge cut glass into very~nut or very
cold water. never set it on maNg
in a draught after washing CutS
has a singular propensity to
neatly in two when a cold ord
strikes a damp place To clean I'D
rafe cut up some potato pairing AID put
in the bottle with a little lukewatmf
water. Allow this to stand for aia
nour, when shake well for several Zig
utes. Empty and wash in soapy war
water. Rinse in clear warm water
dry.-New York Post
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-04

Brazil is passing through n season
Of severe financial depression.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-04

The number Of persons who atte1.
the service Of the Established church
in London is steadily sinking and is
but little greater -than the number at-
tending the nome lformist churches.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-04

There is in THO United States Treas
nry cash and b5 IDS to the amount in.
~ figures. 81 $1,0s0,00oGO3.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
ENNISS, C

ENNISS' COURT CALENDAR FOR
North Carolina, from July LIST, 1908, to
December 31st, 1904. 20 pages, Manila
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actual dates of the Supreme, Superior,
Corporation, United States District and
United States Circuit Court OF Appeals
The names and postoffice addresses of
all court and county officers, Commits
sioners of Af6davits throughout the
world, and much other valuable infor-
nation pertaining to the courts. Sent
postpaid upon receipt OF SO cents. En-
Mss Publishing Co, Raleigh n. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
THE ONLY AUTHORIZED LIFE OF

THE ONLY AUTHORIZED LIFE OF
Pope Leo XIII. Written with the en-
enlargement, appreciation and blessing
OF His Holiness, by Mgr. Bernard
ORellly, d. D., LII. D., who for eight
years lived in the Vatican as Domestic
Prelate to the Pope. This distinguished
American author was summoned to
Rome and appointed by the Pope as his
official biographer. Approved and rec
ognized by Cardinal Gibbons and all
church authorities as the only official
biography OF the Pope. Over 800 pages,
magnifcently illustrated. Unparalleled
opportunity for agents. Best commits
sion. Elegant outfit free.
The John G. Winston Co.,
us Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa.
9-12t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

1 WANT TO EXCHANGE a NICE
dwelling house and lot for general
stock OF goods. A pretty home, good
water, shade, out buildings, etc. Stu
ated in Dillsboro, N. c. Cash paid on
difference. Stock must be good. Adj
dress, H. N. Wells, Dillsboro, n. c.
1927.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Although Suffering with
Consumption
Mrs. Joe Persons
Remedy
CURED HIM
One of the Greatest Accom-
pliShmentS of the Age.

l was very i'll and confined to my bed.
The doctors and every one else said I
had consumption. My mother, two uncles,
an aunt and my sister, II years old, all
died Of consumption. My family were con-
fiGent that 1 was going the same way, and
that 1 could not live much longer. l had
a terrible cough and night sweats, and l
was just living skeleton. 1 commenced
taking Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy and in
Il short while I began to improve and
continued to do so, and now I can truth
fully say that believe if I had not taken
the Remedy 1 would have been in my
grave today. l have taken over one hun
dred bottles. and now / am well man.
l. am Yours truly,
FRED HOWELL.
Goldsboro, N. c., April IS, 1908.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

the Sabbath, which were adopted by ris'
ing vote After setting forth the institu-
ton of the day and how God had hallowed
it, the resolutions speak of its desecra-
ton, by making it a day of pleasure, ex-
cursions, business, saying that arguments
for those were believed to be false, clos
ing by urging that all, especially the
church members, observe the day rightly
by example and .precept
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Against Sabbath Dissertation.

Prior to his sermon on Sunday morning,
Rec. ]. c. Massee, at the Tabernacle Bap-
fist church. called attention to the rapid
encroachments upon the observance OF the
Sabbath. He declared that the three great
evils of the day were Sabbath desecra
ton. divorce and suicide. and that We
must fight these evils or be overcome.
MIR. Massee proposed to the church q
preamble and set Of resolutions concerning
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

AGENTS AGENTS, AT
tention! Life of Pope Leo KILL" on
ly authorized edition; written by the
Pope's order by Monsignor O'Reilly; en-,
dorsed b. entire Catholic Hierarchy;
price $3.50; large colored portrait worth
$100 free to subscribers. Agents want
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

WANTED ALL-ROUND EXPERIENCED
salesman for first class general store
Good place for right party. State ref
erences and salary. No others need ap-
ply. Box ~, Raeford, N C.
7-292t Wed-Sun
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
BOylan, PearCe @CO.' S
Cash Clearance July Sale.

and then
dulest in any
in until
to
selling will to
Mills Musln durability
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

wARRENToN HIGH scHooL.-War
renton, n. c.
THE FRANCIS billiard SCHOOL
oxford, N. C.
ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN COLLEGE,
Wilson, N. c.
COX COLLEGE OF COLLEGE PARK,
GA.-Charles E. Cox, President
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

A GENTLEMAN OF EXPERIENCE AND
who writes a splendid hand desires a po-
sltlon as book-keeper. Tobacco ware
house preferred. Address at once Book
keeper, News and Observer.
7-26-2t-sun wed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

WANTED-TWO BED ROOMS AND SIT
ting room, with modern conveniences,
furnished or unfinished north OF
NeWbern avenue and east of Halifax
street, by gentleman, wife and daugh-
ter. Address, B., care News and OBJ
server. 1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to s p. m. tonight: Tuesday, conditions
favorable for thunder showers.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
imum temperature. SO; minimum temper
allure, &c; mean temperature, "A; total
rainfall. 292
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

WANTED-A HUsTLdNG AND RELIA
bic registered drug clerk, must be a
good business man; single Address NJ
NJ. Sauls, Ayden. n. c.
7-24 sun wed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

WANTED-A GOOD, SOBER, INDUsTRI-
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willing to take good steady position on
country newspaper at moderate wages.
Give references, experience and wages
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

WANTED-A GOOD FIREMAN; ALSO
men to handle lumber in Planning Mill.
Clayton Manufacturing Company, Cay
ton, N. G.
7-25-1W
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

AN EXPERIENCED VIRGINIA LADY
desires a situation to teach English,
French, Latin and Music. Excellent ref
erences. Address, stating salary, Miss
f. NJ. Boyden, Cismont, Virginia.
7-25-4t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

PRINTER WANTS JOB ON WEEKLY
paper. Sober; good references. Address,
c. B. A, care News and Observer.
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Ten Gents Per Line
{ BE words to the Inc.

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN % CENTS. SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED ADVER-
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

| UMBRELLAS.
and sunshades-about 500 pieces bought
for this falls selling have arrived, of
course they go into this sale for the next
five days, and they are special offerings
at 49c., 73c., SSc., CSC, and $1.44.
TABLE DAMASK.
The stock is very easily shown now as
the quantities are limited-still there are
some exceptionally good things in Damask
cloths with napkins to match, Doylies,
Tray Cloth and Towels-a look will con-
Vince you.
SILKS.
While the sales in this department have
been enormous We are however showing
! some exceptional values in Black and
White Taffetas-Crepe De Chimes in black
white and colors. Also some beautiful
styles in silk material for shirt waist
suits. All at special prices
WASH FLANNELS.
Medium colors-striped effects. These
goods promise to be extremely popular
for fall and winter wear. They are 81
inches wide, thoroughly shrunk, real value
soc. per yard =. :. :. e.. 33c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
SS9eblpOS38fly,9Ga- S6geeMno996zaU96o,
Midsummer Clear
anCc Sale
Goes Whirling OH in Foil Blast.
Crowding the Biggest Bargains into the Last Week
of the Sale.

everybody When pumg like we
falling hold ON your
% These are fleeing chances delay lost
in
Using but small portion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
Mineral
Waters.
At Home

II you do not want to
60 off to Springs we can
supply you all the most
popular Waters at home
WADE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
BUFFALO LITHIA, -LINCOLN
HARRIS and WHITE STONE
CHASE CITY TREDYFFRYN. ett
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

Capt. Stronach, of the Oak City Guards
brought back with him from Morehead
City a small chameleon in cigar case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

Mr.. j. w. Murray, of Burlington, was
in the city yesterday to take out the char
ter of the Piedmont Building Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
CARPETS.

CARPETS.
Mating and rugs for the next five days
prices. Anticipate your wants, then see our
stock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

The Raleigh Telephone Company opened
communication over their line with Roles
vile yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

Prof. S. NJ Smith has returned from
Greensboro, where he held a very sue
cessful Sunday School Convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

moonlight excursion to Fuquay Springs OF
Thursday night. A band will be carried
The train leaves at 1880 and reaches Raj
eigh on the return at midnight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
CoRsETs so CENTS.

Every corset in the house has been mar
ked down for this sale. But VIC have gath
cred together about $50 corsets and waists
in which we have only a limited guam
tity of each style, varying in price from
$1.00 to $3.50. Your choice :. :. :. soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

The State Superintendent of Public In
struction is still hard at work on the APP
plications for the loan fund for new school
houses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
DRESS LAWNS.

We have been successful in securing
three cases of lawns and Batiste, light and
medium colors, polka dots, stripes and
floral designs, best values we've had this
season price per yard 5, ~ and 10 cents
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
RIBBON SPECIAL.

Continues, and many very interesting
things you find here-from the tiny BABY
Ribbon to the 100 lign cash width in al
colors and black at exceptional cut price,
wash taffeta ribbons also play con.
sFlcuous part.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

Work has begun on the two new Ferrall
store houses on Hargett street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

Mrs C. B. benson has purchased the
Lee Johnson cottage on North Whining
ton street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

Rev. Livingstone Johnson, secretary of
the Baptist State mission board, left yes
terday to visit the Baptist associations
throughout the State The first associa-
u.ims- will meet at Pilot Mountain
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

Mr. Clarence Sheriff., son of Mr. NJ o.
Sheriff., the State Librarian. has gone tc
Washington, ID. c., to take a position
as instructor in the School of Engineering.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

New and convenient cabinets have beer
placed in Col. Thos S. Kenans office al
the Supreme Court. They are for the
records and briefs of the various cases
and make reference to any case very easy
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29
A TABLE OF LACES.
THE WASH GOODS CHANCE.

Hundreds and hundreds of wards of
Dress Laces of every kind all dumped up
on one table-white, cream, ecru and
black; none more than half price Lace
Bands, Gallons, Egyptian, Chantilly
French Applique, Cluny, Oriental and
Spanish Guipure This is Lace sale that
will stir the town.
Finest Laces 214, 5, 715 and Zoe on up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

When the base of the old oak was split
open yesterday afternoon there were
found in the heart of the tree seven forge
nails These nails were handmade and
are supposed TO have been driven in the
tree over hundred years ago. when 1t
was a small sapling. The nails were quite
Z curiosity on account of their shape and
age.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

On Thursday evening there will be
piano, violin and song recital by the teach
ers of the Music School at the Baptis
Female University. This will be the las
musical event during the Summer School
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

1t is understood that the Southern Elk
press Company intends to move from its
present location and occupy the rooms
recently vacated by the VIM. T.. Gwaltney
Drug Company In the Pullen building
The place is to be entirely remodelled and
will be ready by January 1, 1904
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-29

Yesterday morning when Mr.. John Up
church went into his yard he was sur
prised TO find about forty dead Enghsl
sparrows. The only account which coulc
be given was that it is supposed they wer
roosting in a large tree and during tn
storm last night a shock of lghtnin
killed them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
Opening Day at the Home for Aged.

Thursday Dec. has been appointed
! Aged and Disabled the annual "Harv-
est day and also as the Opening day
of the new building making the occa-
sion of unusual interest. The commit
tee hope to see all the old friends and
a goodly number of new ones on that
day The handsome new front, the
addition to the old buildings, with all
the modern conveniences of both are
well worth inspection. Housekeepers
viii be especially interested in the lin
en- and store rooms, pantry and kitch
en- arrangements and everybody win
be pleased with the beautiful sunshine
room named for the local branch of the
Sunshine society, all It's furnishings
having been given by that organization.
lunch will be served from 2 to s
p m, and there will be a short musi-
cal program, beginning about $50.
Don't forget that il Is harvest day"
as well as opening day" and that
many things are needed in the way of
furnishings. Canned goods, grocer
les, farm produce, sheeting, towelling,
table linen and cash gifts are all CRATE
fully received. Brattleboro may we'll
be proud of its beautiful Home for
the Aged" Come and visit it Thurs
day Dec. 3 from to p m.
Annie p. Davenport,
Secretary Visiting Com.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-11-27
The Messenger Gives It Up.

Says The MontpeIier Argus:
"Brattleboro people have just dis
covered that the mother of Mayor Nc
Clellan of New York was a native of
their town. Thus another celebrity is
made a part of the local history of the
town on the Connecticut"
The Brattleboro contemporaries will
do The Messenger the kindness to bear
in mind that this paper did not origi-
nate this little poke at their pardon
able local vanity. The Messenger used
to poke. too, once upon time, but it
stopped in despair when it was in
formed that the beautiful town OF
Brattleboro- on-the- Swine was on the
point of claiming the whole of the
Book of Numbers as the first village
directory-St. Adams Messenger.