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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-03-31

The Mobile and Ohio depot at
Columbus burned and siveral hun
dred dollars worth of freight was
lost.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-03-31
CHAPEL HILL.

The health of our community is
just fairly good,
Our neighborhood has about
finished stripping tobacco and will
begin to move to market soon; cor
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-03-31

IL some men would work more
and hope less they would get along
better.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-03-31
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s. M, JENKINS,
Editor and Publisher.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
CASH IN ADVANCE.

OBITUARIES:-Not exceeding 10 lines
will be published free Of charge. All
over 10 lines at cents per line.
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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-03-31

Politenees is a wreath of flower
that adorns the world.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-03-31

A broad mind is not necessarily
deep.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06
CHURCH SERVICES TODAY.
THE CRUEL SON.

Henry Harand the novelist, lives abroad but he
year spend Christmas Connecticut with his
mother
tie girl said to him:
I'm school yesterday asked the piece of
hadev couldn't think
thing, said nothing What is the OF cruelty
heard Of Mr.. Harand?
piece OF cruelty know anything about said the
VIII Hardart and his mother These lived
England and Dame Hardr sentenced be
burned for witch
Her VIII had the face attend that burning Further
the flames had begun leap and sing and when the
with thirst. asked VIII of
the cruel replied:
NO mother, for the dryer you the better you viii
burn.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06
Skeet-GO Powder

E=ET his high-grade powder is put up in
cans retailing at 10, 20, 80 and so cents
each. Also sold in bulk.
Those who have learned OF our little
device for using mosquito powder
smokelessly never burn it the old dis
agreeable way, and use only one-tenth
as much powder. These SKEET-GO
LAMP outfits are indispensable if you
want comfort evenings.
PRICE $I.oo.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06
Powder For Mosquitoes

To obtain best results in your war
fare aginst the troublesome mosquito
the best ammunition should be used.
We are selling brand OF insect powder,
suitable for sprinkling around the house
for ants and reaches and also the very
best for burning. 1t IS called
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06

would be sure to come, and which he
almost lived to see.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06

IRON trimmed syllogisms crushed soph-
isms as IF they were egg shells. His
wit. his philosophy, his strong saving
common sense, his quaint forms of ex-
preston have filed our political liter
erature with familiar apothegms.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-05

OF II street, and planking the alley II
Flock Al.
The finance committee reported only
the salary and labor bills, which were
allowed.
Samuel Benn offered to furnish the
gravel for 20-foot roadway on G street
from the alley between Third and Fourth
to st. Joseph's h ospital.and the property
owners agreed to build the road, the city
to haul the gravel for it's share Of the
Fourth staeet crossing, which was agreed
to.
Tie matter Of increasing the salaries
OF the police from $50 to $65 a month
was referred to the attorney.
Sherwood called attention to the fact
that the N. p. Ry. Co. was off its right
oil way on the South Aberdeen streets,
in such a manner as to interfere with
the street improvement. Referred to the
street committee to report at the next
meeting.
j. NJ. Bowes asked the council about
sigh he contemplated erecting at No. 8
Heron street, and it was found opposed
to section OF the fire ordinance.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-05
THE POST OFFICE.

Is just across the street from TIE
ABERDEEN ART Co. Where they make
"fair to mddling photographs"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-03-25
IN WINDHAM COUNTY
BROOkLINE,

L. L. Bush has nearly finished his
logging business for this season
Sugar makers are getting ready for
business, but only one has his orchard
all ready. The snow is so deep and the
crust so hard that breaking sugar roads
is difficult business.
Eva, the three years old daughter of
Nelson Smith, died suddenly on Monday.
She was sitting in a chair when seized
with commissions, and died within a
few minutes The funeral was held at
the Methodist church Wednesday after
noon at l o'clock
Mrs Elizabeth A. Osgood, So died Mon
day March 81, after a few days illness
with pneumonia, at the home of her son,
DR.. F. L. Osgood, in Townshend. Mrs
Osgood was the widow of Luther Os-
good, who died nearly IL years ago. She
had continued 10 live at her old home,
but had been visiting her sons family a
short time. Mrs. Osgood was born in
Newfane, the daughter of Ephraim Park.
She came to Brookine to live when a
young girl and this had been her home
since that time, with the exception of
about seven years, since she was married,
which were spent in New York state. OF
the five children born to Mr.. and Mrs
OSgood two survive, Ephraim p, who
lives on the old homestead and with
whom Mrs. Osgood lived, and DR. f. L.
Osgood of Townshend. There are also
8 grandchildren and one great grandchid,
and a sister, Mrs. Hannah Osgood of
Worcester, Mass. Mrs Osgood was of
a quiet, retiring nature, but was a kind
neighbor and friend, and will be missed
by large circle of friends. The funeral
was held at the home of Il. T. OSgood at
1 o'clock Wednesday forenoon, and the
burial was in Riverside cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-03-25
NEWFANE.
The Ballou- Crosier Weddino.

The Doerneld Valley Times Of March
is contained the following which viii bc
of interest to Newfane readers. as the
bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. d.
5. Ballou of this town and a brother of
station Agent Ballou:
"A very pretty home wedding occurred
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs William w
Follett i'm Heartwellvile. Wednesday af-
ternoon at o'clock when Mrs Follctts
youngest sister, Miss Dollie Ethel Croslcr
OF Worcester Mass, was given i'm mar
Rage by her brother, William Crosier. TO
William Birthier Ballou of Rampant City.
Alaska Rev. G.. w. f. Hill of Reads
boro performed the ceremony with the
Baptist service, using the ring. The
bride was beautifully attired i'm white
en-train, with veil and orange blossoms
and carried n bouquet of brides roses The
maid of honor was Miss Maudie Stone
of Brattleboro, the brides niece. She
was also gowned i'm white and carried
roses. Walter Ballou of Newfane a
brother of the groom, was his best man
Misses Lille Crosier and Jessie Follett
nieces of the bride. Arthur NJ. Crosier
her brother, and Minot Crosier
nephew, were bridesmaids and ushers
The ceremony was performed with the
couple standing facing a life size picture
of the brides mother, instead of the GUS
tomary arch of flowers which made the
service both impressive and beautiful
After they received congratulations, a
light lunch was served, the couple then
starting to North Adams where they took
a train to Boston. They will spend a few
days there making final preparations to
sail in a short time for the Klondke.
where Mr. Ballou holds a responsible po-
stion. Mrs. 3alou. as Miss Dollc Cro-
ser, is well known in this section. She
has had twelve years experience as a
telegraph operator for the Postal Tele-
graph company IN Great harrington.
Springfield, llolyokc and Worcester she
is leaving behind her host of friends
who will wish her much happiness i'm her
far-away home. Mr.. Ballou is "a Will
minton boy who went to Klondike when
the gold fever first broke out and who
has from time to time given his home
paper, the Times, his experiences He
has for several years represented a large
mining syndicate at Rampant City, Alas
ka. He has a collection of gold and silver
nuggets with him. direct from the Klon-
dixie gold fields, valued at several hun
dred dollars.
The young couple received from admir-
ing friends and relatives many valuable
gifts, which they will value as COM
ing from dear friends in old Yer
mont who are wishing them years of
welded happiness.
a very pleasant feature of the affair
was the presence of the brides sister
in-law. Mrs. Ray Crosier. and her daugh-
ter. Miss Lille of Philadelphia, Penn.
Other guests from out of town were Miss
Maudie l.. Stone of Brattleboro. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. S. Stanley, Mrs Ada Knights, w,
a. Crosier. Winthrop Crosier wife and son
of Wilmington Minot Crosier of Spring
field. Walter Ballou Of Newfane, Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Sherman. Wiliamsvlle, Mrs.
Ernest Marcy and daughters, Misses Ell
len and Edna. and Mrs. Hooker Win
chester of Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-03-25
GUILFORD.

D. Wooey came from the Brattleboro
Retreat this week to board at Dudley
Crosiers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Sprague moved
from Brattleboro to their home in this
town this week.
Mrs. Jennie Legs and daughter, Marion,
came on Monday from New Rochelle \.
Y, to Jesse Weatherhead's.
Henry Smith returned to North Adams
last week. Mrs. Smith will remain some
weeks with Miss Mary E. Smith.
Mrs. Emma White underwent an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis by DR.. Lynch
Thursday of last week, at the hotel She
is making a good recovery.
The farm known as the ]. L. Simonds
place has been sold to John Legs of New
Rochelle, n. Y, by Fred Coombs, who
has owned it several years. Mr., Legs
and family will occupy it for a home
The funeral of Mrs. Ann Louisa Smith
was held on Thursday afternoon of last
week. Rev. Mr.. Mathison ofiicated There
We're present a large number of friends
from this town, Vernon and Brattleboro
Many beautiful flowers were received as
tokens of the esteem in which she was
held. OF her own family there We're pres
ent from out of town Mr. and Mrs. Hen
ry Smith and Miss Lulu and Harry Smith
of North Adams. The body was placed
in the tomb to await burial at Guilford
Centre beside that of her husband, the
late Stephen Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-03-25
WILLIAMS VILLE.
Death of Mrs. George w. Redtield.

Mrs. Rowena, wife of George w. Red
field, who died Friday at the age of II
years, was the daughter of Levi and Lu-
cretia CHalladay) Brown. She was born
in Marlboro Nav. so, 1892. and lived there
until oct IS, 1854, when she was married
to George w. Redfeld and moved to this
village, where they have lived ever since
Her health had not been good for 20 years
but in the past two years the disease had
developed into chronic brights disease,
from which she was n great sufferer. For
two or three weeks she had not been able
to lie down, and had suffered much from
nausea, but her death was almost instan-
taneous. Mrs. Redfield was a very con-
scientous. generous hearted woman, al
ways willing to help those in need. She
was a member of the Unversalst church
and while she was well was a constant
attendant. Her faith was very strong and
she rejoiced that she could leave sin ana
bodily suffering behind her. She will be
missed among her neighbors as we'll as
in her own home. She had the best of
care from her family and sister, Mrs.
Viola Morse. The funeral was held ut the
home on Monday Rev. G. W. Perry of
Chester OBLIGATED. Mrs. Georgia Charter
Smith sang sweetly "Only Waiting"
1.-The Beautiful Land" and Abide with
Me" The burial was i'm the village Gem
etery Mr.. Redfed will be cared for by
his niece, Mrs d. r.. Stedman, who has
lived in the family since early childhood,
and who has seemed like a daughter TO
them. Mr.. and Mrs. Stedman have moved
into Mr.. Redfields house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-03-25
JACKSONVILLE.

Congratulations to our old friend, Nor
man +. Taintor -.
r. c. Wilcox. who has been i'll for some
time, is gaining slowly.
Mrs. O. c. Fairbank has been in Reads
boro several days, assisting her daugh-
ter about moving.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Houghton of West
Brattleboro visited this week with Mrs.
I1oughton's parents.
Scion w. Lee of Athol was in town
this week to look after some real estate
which he owns here
Dr. Thomas has moved his office from
Stetson block to his dwelling, where II.
l.. Putnam formerly lived.
Mrs. \. l.. Corse and daughter Lottie,
of Orange. Mass. are visiting Mrs.
Corses father, III. NJ. Roberts
For a week past the thermometer has
not gone below zera, but very near to it
twice. Sugar makers are starting in,
hoping the season will open soon.
There seems to be some moving in town.
\ family moved to Newell Pixies house
Sunday, and the next day moved to the
Roberts place, now owned by laFell
Dickinson of Winchester, y II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-03-25
GRAFTON.

Mrs. II. r. Church went to New York
last Saturday.
Miss Evalne Fairhrothcr has bought
the II. O. Butler farm
The infant daughter of Mr. ana Mrs
Frank Aiken died Friday, March IS
Mrs Alice Estabrool1 and little SON
Harold, have returned to Mr.. Pettin-
giIs.
Mrs Gertrude Sherman Briggs Of Da-
kota and Mr.. Turner of Dover have been
visiting at f. O. Merrihelds.
The shock of the earthquake Monday
morning was felt here, people being
awakened by the shaking of their beds.
The success of Mrs. Fred Prouty in
raising flowers was shown by the beauti-
full Easter lilies from her window which
have been seen and admired at the post
Office this week.
Mrs. Martha Lawton, widow of c. b.
Lawton, died at her home near Pettin-
gill bridge Friday morning, March IS
Mrs. Lawton had not been in her usual
health for many months, but she was Sc
riously i'll only a few days. She is sur
vived by one son, Hugh II. Lawton, of
this place. The funeral was held Sun
day, and burial was in Springfield, this
state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-03-25
TOWNSHENp.

Mrs. T. b. Batchedcr is on the sick
list.
Jerusha Underwood was in town last
week
Miss Della Bemis was in town this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Persons have returned
from their trip to Boston.
Mrs. Everett Phillips is visiting in
Athens and SaXtons River
Monday Of this week was a good sap
day, and we hope for more
Ethel and Lotte Jones spent Monday
at their old home i'm Windham.
Leon Truesdell is home from Brown
university for a short vacation
The 1Iadassah league meets this week
at the parsonage with Mrs. Royal
family by the name of Saxton are
moving to the b. b. Brigham place
Mrs. Blanche b. Slate of Bratteboro
was recent visitor at Il. II. Fessendens
Holland Wilson and Harry Cobb are at
home from the business college in Albany,
n. y.
Mrs. Royal was called to Providence,
X. l., on account of the illness of her
mother
Miss Mildred Phillips has returned from
i've weeks visit at her grandparents
in Bellows Falls.
Leon Truesdell is taking Miss Lanes
place in the seminary until another
teacher can come.
The womans foreign and home mis-
sion society met with Mrs w. II. Miles
on Thursday afternoon.
Mir. and Mrs. j. A. Greenwood and
niece, Mary, of Chester visited at \. b.
Greenwood's last week.
DR.. Osgoods mother while visiting at
his house was taken i'll with pneumonia
and died Monday morning
Miss Lane, assistant principal in the
seminary has been called to her home
in Maine on account of her fathers i'll
ness.
Mrs Emily Fessenden who has been
i'll most of the winter is able to come
to the village to visit at T.. II. Fessen-
dens.
Mrs Eliza Thayer has closed her home
here and gone to Bratteboro to spend
some time with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin
Davis
Mr.. Mccoy, who went some time since
to a hospital in Fitchburg, Mass has
had a second operation performed on
his foot.
]. L. Carroll of Mortified Farms has
| bought farm in town of 1875 acres and if
we have been rightly informed it is the
place known as the Juna Barber farm.
Mrs. Alton Holden, to save herself from
y
hold of the fence and injured her hand so
that she is now carrying it in a sling.
Herbert Stone is working for j. H.
Ware. Fred Ford is working for j. o.
Follett, who will build barn the coming
season to take the place of his old one.
The chicken pie supper furnished and
served by the young men of the Baptist
church and cooked by the Hadassa n
league, proved a success every way last
Friday evening. Beside the pleasant So
cial time that was enjoyed over S17 was
realized.
The program for the Grange Friday
evening. March %, will be as follows:
Music; reading by Mrs Marsh; singing.
Or. and Mrs Osgood; paper by Mr. Fes-
sender; topic for discussion, Are the lit
erary exercises for the entertainment of
the Grange, or for the mental improve
ment of those Participating" All will
enter into discussion.
Miss Blanche Brigham gave the senior
class in the seminary n very delightful
evening at her home on Monday. The
game of the evening was progressive
dominoes. and Albert Kimball received
the prize. which was vase containing
as many carnations as the class mum
bered. supper was served
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-03-25

jonathan Eddy and w. r. Hildreth, both
past four score years. are recovering from
illness.
Veteran d. $. Ballou has been noti
fed that his pension has been increased
from IS to sl2 per month.
The Bi-Monthy Conservatory, a new
magazine for music lovers, students and
teachers is edited by Or. Edward Fisher
a Newfane boy, who is at the head of the
Toronto Conservatory of Music.
All Of Mr.. Eddy's children have been
to see him during the past week, among
them Mrs. William Hescock of West Brat
tleboro, Mrs. Charles Grout and Mrs. Lena
Williams of West Townshend.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Parsons are in
Brattleboro with their daughter Mrs.
c. S. Wilson. Their month old grandson
Cradel Phletus Covcy Of Hill, n. H., has
grandparents and great-g grandparents to
the number of II, only one being step
grandparent.
The Union Hall Helpers society will
hold the annual meeting at the Newton
homestead Monday evening, March rs, at
80. This society is famiiiarly known as
the u. II. H." and has for its object
providing necessary and useful tur,
nishings for dining room and kitchen, and
helping to sustain interest in the hall
which is such a convenience to the whole
community
Dr. Cole, who moved from this place
to Roadsboro last fall. was in town last
week en- route to Wardsboro to take home
with him for treatment Osman Clark.
Mrs Cole. who was critically i'll three
weeks in the winter as a result of
surgical operation at her home is able
to visit in Worcester this week.
G. Il. johnson. who still has a claim on
the farm on West river owned and oc-
cupied by him for more than % years,
and known as the George Fisher home
stead for half n century or more, is
thinking of renting the place for the year.
Probably 40 different boarders enjoyed
that farm, which is so beautiful for sit
uation, during occupancy by the Haw-
kins family.
Rev. ]. W. Coffin of Berlin, near Mont
pclier, we'll remembered here as an inter-
esting candidate for the partorate of the
CONGREGATIONAL church last year, has re-
Gently been sufferer from fire, which
destroyed the parsonage home. He was
somewhat burned in attempting to rescue
child whom he supposed 10 he in the
house, but who had escaped. Mr., Coffin
had no insurance on his household goods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-03-25
EAST DOVER.

The farmers are beginning to make
sugar. Sap ran all night Tuesday. Little
sugar has been made to date.
Rev. c. S. Sherman is adding a veranda
to the east side of his house. 1t will
add greatly to the looks and convenience
of the house.
The death of Mrs Sophia Merrifield
Sherman occurred March :, in South Da-
kota, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
c. Briggs, with whom she lived the last
ten years. She was born i'm 1925 at the old
Merrifield homestead on Newfane hill and
from there went with her parents in 1910
to Brooklne. In 1S49 she was married to
Deacon Edwin F. Sherman of East Dover,
with whom she lived on the farm until
his death in 1872. Afterward she made
her home in this village until she went
to Dakota to spend her last years with
her daughter and only surviving child, by
whom she was tenderly cared for dur
ing a long decline until the end came at
the age of almost 80 years. In 1871 she
united with the Baptist church in East
Dover, of which she remained a member
until her death. Thus more than 60
years. during which she labored heart
and hand for the welfare of the church
and community, she was connected with
the church in which she was respected
and beloved. In Sunday school mission
and beneVolence she set an example
worthy of imitation. Mrs. Sherman was
one of the II children of Francis and
Sarah Kmball Merrifeld, all of whom
lived until the youngest was past so
years of age. She leaves besides the
daughter Mrs. Briggs. who came with
the body to attend the funeral, a step
son, four sisters, Mrs. II. I. Turner of
East Dover, Mrs. Charles White of Graf
ton, Mrs. S. NJ. Green of Amboy, H. Mrs.
Charles Brooks of De Kalb, ILL.,, and two
brothers, DR.. y. S. Merrfield of Grand
Isle Neb, and Albert II. Mortified of OF
tawa, H. The funeral was held at the
Baptist church in East Dover on Sunday,
March 10, the pastor Rev. W. j. Vile, Of
floating, and the burial was beside her
husband in the village cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-03-25
WARDSB ORO.

Wright Plmpton has gone to Jamaica
to work for Holden & Martin.
Mrs. C. \. Briggs and L. \. Whitcomb,
who have been i'll, are improving.
John Martin has finished work for Taft
& Willard as foreman i'm the mill, and has
gone to Windham to work.
Ernest Cobb has hired the farm on
East hill belonging to his brother, Sim,
and win take stock to pasture.
. The basket social held by the Epworth
league Tuesday evening. was very well
attended, and all seemed to have a very
pleasant time.
The worlimen expect to complete the
Pot Rock bridge this week, and people
will be glad as the road through the pas
ture is in very bad condition.
Mrs. w. w. Kidder gave a birthday
party to about 25 of her friends Wednes-
day evening. Music and games We're en-
joyed, and refreshments We're served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-03-25
MARLBORO.

Charles BraYman went home Tuesday.
Miss Hattie Mather is home from Brat
tleboro.
Mrs r. l.. Adams is the guest of Mrs.
f. Il. Adams.
Justin Thomas spent a few days re-
Gently in Athens.
Miss Nellie Prouty returned from Green
field Mass, Saturday.
Mrs Clarence Halliday, who has been
i'll with grip, is better.
There will be no service at the church
Sunday, as the pastor is away.
Miss Lottie Mather of Brattleboro is
spending the week with her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. George Mather.
William Fisher met with a severe ac-
cident Friday while chopping on the
Dalrymple lot \ flying limb struck him
on his right arm just above the wrist,
badly bruising the arm and possibly frac-
turing the bone.