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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
Vermont's First Legislature.
From the Windsor Journal. ]


One hundred twenty-six years ago,
March ~, ITS, the general assem-
bly, of the state of Vermont held its
first session in the Westinghouse in
Windsor, and this anniversary is
worthy of more than passing notice.
This important facU should not be
forg O. ten by the people of Windsor,
an least. IL is no small honor to be
the birthplace of state, the history
of which has been so rich aud impOr-
tant. The declaration of Vermont's
independence had been made at
Westminster, but the constitution
had been formulated and adopted by
the convention which assembled at
Windsor on July 2, 1777, and the
name of Vermont adopted. The
centennial of that event was observed
by large and enthusiastic gather
ing in Windsor, July 7, 1877. The
meeting.hou in which this first
legislature assem- bled stood souther.
ly of the sold SonUh," and q part of
it has been incorporated into the
Episcopal rectory.
Ia pursuance of the provision of
the new constitution, N nmbers of the
general assembly had been elected by
the several towns, and the freemen
of the state had cast their votes for
a governor, lieutenant governor,
treasurer and for twelve councillors.
These representatives, having as
sembled as above, stated, formed
themselves into a house, and chose
Joseph Bowker as speaker, and
Thomas Chandler as clerk. They
then listened to a sermon by Rev.
Mr.. Powers, founded on Matt. 2S:1S.
The votes were then canvassed, and
the election of Thomas Chittenden OF
Williston as the first governor of the
free and independent state of Yer
mont was declared, and he was in
augurated in due form. No choice
having been made by the freemen of
lieutenant governor or treasurer,
the house proceeded to elect Joseph
Marsh of Hartford lieutenant gov
ernor, and Ira Allen of Colchester as
treasurer. The votes for the twelve
councillors were canvassed, and that
body known as the governor and
council was organized, but it is not
known in what building they held
their sessions. This body was COM
posed of the governor, lieutenant
governor and the twelve councillors.
Their powers we're presented by the
constitution, and they remained a
part of the state govern
ment until the creation of the senate
of thirty members.
The first general assembly remain
ed in session in Windsor until March
26, and then was adjourned to meet
at Bennington on the first Tuesday
OF June, 177S. The general assem-
bly, reassembled at Windsor, Oct. s,
ITS. A journal of the proceedings
of this first session was kept, but no
list of it's members was entered upon
it's records, and there was no full rec
ord made in the journal nor in the
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
WOLCOTT,

John Colgrove is ill with the grip
Clark Parker was in Morrisville to
day.
Leon Downing is working for G. T
Merritt.
p. S. Scribner and wife of Underhil
are visitors in town.
A. A. Whiting was in Morrisvillt
Tuesday on business.
81. W. Moody moved his family tc
the W. W. Cate house.
Jennie Brown of Hardwick is a Wis
itor of the Fadden family.
Eugene Gerry ftom Burlington is
painting for c. E. Haskell.
j. P. Davis and wife are convalesc
ing from their recent illness.
Hiram Richardson moved his fam,
lily to Elmore last Saturday.
c. P. Valleau was visitor in Hyde
Park and Morrisville Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Langley of Manchester,
N. H., is visito rat A. B. Chapman's.
S. A. Fife and wife are in Boston
purchasing spring and summer
goods.
Bernie and Sadie Cate went to
Barre Friday, where they expect EN-.
ployment.
II. L. Stevens lost q horse the past
week and has purchased another of
Robert Clark.
Will Ryan has concluded his en-
gagement at the creamery and gone
to Craftsbury.
Levi Taylor and son, Clinton, of
Stowe we're guests at ]. p. Davis the
first of the week.
I'll. A. Parker spent Funday with
his grandmother, Mrs. l.. A. Tillot.
son, in Hardwick.
Mrs. E. A. Gray was called here the
first of the week by the illness of her
father, D. Ell. Wheeler.
Mrs. James l.. Peck has purchased
the piece of land lying at the foot of
Town Hill of j. D. Martin.
W. M. Whitcomb of Hyde Park pur-
chased a five months old thorough
bred Holstein bull from the Twin
Cliff" of NJ. j. Leach, the first of the
week.
Among those who attended the fu-
neral of Mrs. Ellen B. Leach from out
of town were s. P Pinney and wife of
Passumpsic, Mrs. George Tilotson
and r. II. Peck and wife of Norris
vile, and Hosea Young and wife of
st, Johnsbury.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
NORTH WOLCOTT,

Mrs. John Mills is sick with the grip.
lila Tallman is working at J. F. Holton's.
Bernice Farrar was at home over Sunday.
Ii. A. Taylor is numbered among the sick
ones.
Willis Reed and family was in town re-
Gently.
Mrs Hoyt came home from Hyde Park last
Thursday.
Miss May Jacobs was a recent guest of Mrs.
Beulah Reed.
Burt Russ from Massachusetts is up on a
visit to his brother.
Charley Macarthur was down home from
Albany last Friday.
Ia the absence of the pastor no Easter SER
vice was held last Sunday. -.
Fred Sheldon and Archie Kpp we're down
from Albany last Saturday.
A. E. Woodmansee has been laid by the
past week and isstill confined to the house.
Miss Lucy Whpple, who has been earn G
for the sick ones at j F. Holton's was taken
sick Sunday and went home
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
ELMORE.

The Listers started on their work April LIST
The farmers in this vicinity have not made
much sugar yet.
Miss Clara Dodge has been engaged to teach
the village school this spring.
John Harris commenced work for the Stove
Lumber Co. Monday morning.
Hazel Silver is stopping with her grandpar
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ainsworth.
Mr. and Mrs. E Potter we're guests of Mr..
and Mrs. CAas. Dodge the first OF l4st week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. N. Silloway and Charles
White OF MorrisVille we're recent visitors il
town.
The Stowe Lumber Co. have changed from
steam to water power, while the high water
lasts
Tnere are no new cases of measles reported
and those who have had them are so far rt-
covered as to be out.
There were no services at the church last
Sunday as the pastor, Mr.. Boutwell, was at
tending conference at Montpelier.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06

office of the secretary of state OF it's
enactments. These laws were pub
lished in a pamphlet form in the fall
of 1878, but no copy is known to ex-
st. Provisions were made by COM
mittee to furnish each town with
copy; but this was no small task, in
asmuch as no printing press was in
operation in the new state.
This general assembly had an i'm
portant task. They we're in the midst
of war, and we're not recognized by
congress, and were under the ban of
the state of New York, and yet were
casting their lot in common with the
thirteen colonies ia opposition to
Great Britain. These councillors,
representatives and state officials
we're patriots of the highest type,
fearless and independent. The scope
of their Iators can be gathered from
the house journal and the journal of
the council. These Indicate that
these men were of statesmanlike
caliber.
They proceeded to enact such laws
as were essential to an establishment
of a free and independent state.
Courts were established, judges elect
ed, four regiments of militia provided
for, and general officers elected. Bills
were passed, to establish listing
law, to regulate attorneys, providing
for raising funds for the common de-
Tense, to regulate town meeting, rela-
tive TO catching fish in White river,
and provide punishment for high
treason.-Two acts were passed " as
said act stands on the Connecticut
law book" and the fees of the pro-
bate court were established as "three
times as much as established by the
Connecticut law book" Most of the
enactments were of temporary char
acter.
Let due honor be given to the mem
DRY of the first general assembly of
the state OF Vermont.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
EAST CAMBRIDGE,

Fred Buker spent sunday at his home al
the Junction.
John Sheldon of johnson has been spend
ing few days at home.
School commences April 18th, with Miss
Jennie Stinson as teacher.
Ernest Holmes OF Johnson is working for
E. Sheldon through sugaring.
Henry Stinson has been better the past
week, SO he has been able to sit up little.
Gallon Stinsou of Burlington visited at the
home of his father, Henry Stlnson, the last oil
the week.
Mrs. Charles White and daughter of Bur
lington have been guests at G. E. Sheldon's
the past week.
F. Il. Fullington was in st. Adams last Fri
day to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs.
Calvin Carpenter.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that HENRY j,
LlLLEY, of Hyde Park, in the county of La
noble and state of Vermont, asmade appli-
cation Tor a SECOND.CLASS LICENSE to
sell Intoxicating liquors at bis place of BUSH
ness on Church Street, Hyde Park village, us
ing the same room for the year to come that
the said Lilley has used for the same purpose
the year past; also being the same room
formerly used for an office. Said building is
owned by the seid Henry j. Lilley. We, the
undersigned, will meet at the Town Clerks
office, in hyde Park Wednesday, April 18th,
1904, at 2 o'clock p. m. for public hearing.
Dated at Hyde Park, VT, this 21st day OF
March, 1904. .
p. Il. DEMO,
t.s EDWIN BULLARD
II. G. SHERWlN,
License Commissioners
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
EDEN MILLS,

Miss Eta Whttemore continues to gain.
Joe Sanville is at home from Burlington.
Harie Tucker has gone to Garfield to work
in a saw mill
Mrs, N. B. Kinds is little more comfort
able than she was last week.
s. A. Stone has received an increase o.
three dollars per month in his pension.
Henry Leach died last Thursday morning
at his fathers. The funeral was held Satur-
day afternoon at the Church at the Mills.
He was buried at the Corners. He leaves a
wife and four children to mourn his loss and
father and mother, one brother and one
slater
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06

A CARD. We, the undersigned, do
hereby agree to refund the money on
a 50-cent bottle of Greene's War
ranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure
your cough or cold. We also guar
antee 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded.
L. B. Sherwin. Hyde Park; Frank Laraway
}. V. Stevens, Watervile; NJ. Shattuck & SO
Eden; Foss & Strong. HYDE Park
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06

The Importance of the countrys
railway interests is apparent from
statistics published by the The Rail
road World. These show that the
aggregate earnings of the railway
companies last year were eleven or
twelve per cent of the total income
of the American people. Nearly
million men are employed on the
roads. To pay wages and salaries
and provide supplies and materials
requires sixty. six per cent ofthe gross
receipts. The stockholders get about
one dollar out of every fifteen.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
A Thoughtful Man.

NJ. NJ. Austin of Winchester, Ind.
knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case OF
stomach and liver trouble, pbysi-
clans could not help her. He thought
of and tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills
and she got relief at once and was
finally cured. Only 25c. at Slayton
& Sanders drug store.
A lazy liver makes a lazy man. Burdock
Blood Bitters is the natural, never failing
remedy for a lazy liver.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
Don't Trust Her.

| hereby forbid anyone trusting or harboT-
ing my wife Matte on my account, as l shall
not pay debts of her contracting after this
date SIDNEY MCLEAN, JR.
Morristown, Vt, Apr 5, 904.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06

CARD OF THANKs-We wish to express our
sincere thanks to all those who so kindly as
sisted during the illness, and also the singers
and those who contributed flowers at the
burial OF our dear wife and friend-M. J d..
Leach, Mrs. Nina e. Young, Mrs. Abbie A.
PinneY Mrs. Clara Bridges
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06

It's the little colds that grow into big colds;
the big colds that end in consumption and
DEATH Watch the little colds. DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
Ar THE EARLE DRY GOODS STORE.
Ladies' TaiIor-made Suits


Waists
g ayh eh
Our Hosiery Department
n hs d eeygd have
nwctt
GEORGE F.. MORRISVILLE.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
class. The Young Peoples Frater-
nifty held very interesting meeting
IN the evening uLder the leadership of
James Campbell.
UNITY CHURCH.

odueS CdmpDell.
UNITY CHURCH. rr
Rev. &. NJ. Abbott, pastor. Sunday morn
ing service 10:45. Subject OF sermon,
Fhe Power of Prayer" Sunday school and
Bible class at II m. Young Peoples Fra.
ternity will meet at 1880 p. m in the vestry,
Miss Mahle. Carr, leader. Topic, d" The I'm
portance of Religion to society. A cordial
welcome.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Public worship on Sunday at 1915 a. m.
The pastor will give an illustrated talk to the
children. Subject of sermon 1.-THE secret
power of good life" The Sunday school
and Bible classes meet at II m. Junior En-
deavor meeting at p. IN; topic, " God
Promises" leader, Roland Gibbs. Young
Peoples meeting at Z p M, topic, How the
Worlds standards conflicts with Christ's. -
leader Ell. Mayo. Mid,week prayer and Bible
study service each Thursday evening at 100
cordi al invitation extended to any or all
oi these serv ices.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-04-06
In Shirt Waists

showing some pretty waists, made from mercerlzed
1pagne Shades thar are receiving much attention, be-
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-08-20

The Brookfeld fair is the only
fair now held in Linn county. No
fair is held in Charlton county. In
saying this we are casting no refec-
tions to the one day fairs. They are
good, they serve a good purpose.
Meadville, Laclede and Bucklin at
their one day fairs bring out a display
creditable to Linn county, a display
that is worthy the attention of the
big crowds that attend them. We
trust they may continue, that the dis
play may grow better and better and
that the attendance may increase in
number but in addition to this there
is plenty Of room and plenty of time
for a rousing fair at Brookfeld.-
Gazette.
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sRookr'ELD FAIR RACES.
viii be the Best In the History Of the City,.
Fast Horses Coming.

The races at the Brookfeld fair thi
year under the management Of Messr'
E. A. Tooey, Gus Cannon, E. E
Ward and B. G. Hyde promise to BE-
the best in the history of our city.
The speed ring committee has had it,
representatives at LaPlata and Mo-
berly this week and both places prom.
ise good supply of harness and run.
ming horses.
The Merchants Association is offer.
ing exceptionally good prizes for win.
ners in harness races this year. There
will be prize of $3.50 for each race
or a total of $210O for the harness
races. Good purses are also offered
for the running races. These purses
are attracting owners of fast horses
from the various cities, the committee
having had inquiries this week from
points as far distant as Albuquerque,
New Mexico, and points in Nebraska.
The purses are larger than any of
the local fairs are offering, being larger
than those offered by the Kansas state
fair at Topeka. The committee is to
be congratulated on the efforts they
are putting forth to make the races
this year grand success.-Gazette.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-08-20
Oak Arbor items.

w. L. Sensintaffar and family
visited at J. Clough's near Forker
Sunday.
Mrs. Della Willard and children
of Linneus spent last week with he1
parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. n. Duck
worth.
J. L. Sensintafar made business
trip to Rothville Wednesday.
Frank Warner and family spent
Sunday at Burns north of Brook.
field.
Miss Mary McCune of Macon City
was the guest of J. L. Sensintaffar
Thursday.
Miss Martha Duckworth was in
Linneus Monday.
The Oak Arbor School Board met
Tuesday and let the contract for the
repair of the school house.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-08-20

Notice is hereby give to all the
creditors Of William H. Clough of
Laclede, Mo-, that I will onlthe 18th
day of September, 1904, at the Office
Of circuit clerk, in the city Of Brook
fsld, and County Of Linn, proceed
publicly to adjust and allow demands
against ths estate and effects assigned
to ne by William 81. Clough, for the
bonefit of his creditors and will con-
tinae the sid hearing duripg the two
following days. August 3rd. 1904.
E. B. ALLEN, Assignee
Of William 81. Clough.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-08-20
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventive of, suicide had been discov-
cred will interest many. A run down
system, or dependency invariably
precede suicide and something has
been found that will prevent that con-
dition which makes suicide likely.
At the first thought ofself destruction
take Electric Bitters. It being a
great tonic and nervine will strength
en- the nerves and build up the sys.
tenn. It's also a great Stomach, Liv-
er and Kidney regulator. Only Soc,
Satisfaction guaranteed by W. R..
Barton, Druggist.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-08-20
Gu.e~ erl1pyUa !.

Rev. w. L. Riley, L. L. D., Cuba,
New York, writes: CATER fifteen
days of excruciating pain from sciatis
rheumatism, under various treatments,
I was induced to try Ballard's Snow
Liniment; the first application giving
my first relief and the second entire
relief. I can give it unqualified rec
ommendation." 25c, 4Oc, $l.00. Sold
by DR.. J. 7. Stephenson.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-08-20
BOAT cAps'zEo.
Three Members Of Picnic Party Drowned
Near Summer Monday.

A pail has been cast over Sumner
bv the drowning of three young
people of that town last Monday
in Locust Greek. That morning
a merry party of young folk went for
a days out. About II o'clock a
party of four composed of Henry
Arthur, Charley Foster, Misses Belle
Duroche and Rena Garrett got into a
boat for a ride up the creek. In
some manner the boat was capsized
and three of the party perished,
Charley Foster being the only one to
reach the shorein safety. '
The bodies were quickly recovered
but every spark of life had fed. The
funeral was held Tuesday at the
Baptist church, the three caskets be-
ing side by side.
It is said to be the saddest occasion
that town has ever experienced.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-08-20
HoFbine.

Renders the bile more fluid and thus
helps the blood to flow; it affords
prompt relief from biliousness, indi-
gestion, sick and nervous headaches,
and the over-indulgsnce in food and
drink. Herbine acts quickly, a dose
after meals will bring the patient into
. good condition in q few days. G.
L. Caldwell, Agt. NJ. K. and T. r. r.,
Checotah, Ind. Ter, writes, April Is,
1903: II was sick for over two years
with enlargement of the liver and
spleen. The doctors did me no good,
and I had given up all hope of being
cured. when my druggist advised mo
to use Herbine. It has made mo
sound and we'll" SOC. Sold by Dr..
]. T. Stephenson.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-08-20
End of Bitter Fight.

"Two physicians lhad long and
stubborn fight with an abcess on my
right lung" writes j. F. Huges Of
Du Pont, Ga, "and gave me up.
Everybody thought my time had
come. AS last resort I tried DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. The benefit l received was
striking and I was on my feet in 3
few days. Now I've entirely gained
my health" 1t conquers all Coughs.
Colds and Throat and Lung troubles.
Guaranteed by W. R. Barton, druggist
Price SOC, and $1.OO. Trial bottles
froo
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-08-20
Republican Primary.

All republican voters of Jeferson
township are hereby called to meet at
the opera house in Laclede, on Satur-
day, August ~, at Up. m. for the
purpose of electing II delegates to the
county nominating convention to be
held at Brookfeld, on Wednesday,
August 81, 1904; also to elect a new
township committee.
F. w. BURKE, Chairman.
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SIS Round Trip,

Via Mobile & Ohio Railroad to
New Orleans, Mobile and other points
south on Aug. %, Sept. 13 and q,
from St. Louis, Carlo and interme-
diate stations. From Chicago, $40.
For particulars apply to M. & o.
railroad agents or to Jno. NJ. Beall,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1904-08-20
N. B. A. DELEGATES ELECTED.
Convention Of the Second and Third Districts
was Held 1t Holt Last Tuesday.

A delegate convention of the Mod
ern Brotherhood of America for tho
second and third districts was held at
Holt last Tuesday. J. F Eby, of
Holt, was chairman, and A. J. Cay
wood, Of Laclede, secretary.
Col. Ledru silvey, state manager,
and w. H. Kinley, member of board
Of directors, came over from Kansas
City and added interest and enthu-
siasm to the meeting.
j. j. Sparks of Gashland, and A.
J. Caywood, of Laclede, were elected
delegates to the national convention
to be held in Minneapolis in October.
The delegates and those in attendance
at the district convention are under
lasting obligations to Chairman Eby
for the splendid manner in which they
were entertained and for his generous
hospitality. Mr.. Eby is the foremost
citizen of the historic town of Holt.
He is president of the bank, proprie-
tor of the Touring mill, at the head of
large general store, owns the tele-
phone exchange and all the country
lines in that vicinity, owns the news
paper plant and has various other in.
terests, is an enthusiastic NJ. B. A.
and is one of those clever, wholesouled
sort Of fellows whom it is pleasure to
meet.
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Yest'a Gift to Education.

The death Of Geo. G. Vest calls to
mind again his last great gift to Mis-
souri, education. In the fall of 1902,
when failing health made it evident
that he must retire from public life,
he notofed the authorities of Missouri
University of his intention to make a
magnificent contribution to the libra
ry of that institution. Under date of
December Is, 1902, in his own hand,
he wrote;
Il have a copy Of every valuable
publication since 1879; when I enter
ed the Senate, and have concluded to
present these books to the Missouri
State University. The collection ein-
braces scientific, historical and mi-cel-
laneous publications of great value,
many that cannot now be obtained as
they are out of print. In this collec-
tion is complete set of the Congress
ional Record from the meeting of the
First Congress to the present time.
There will be no expense of any kind
to the University and all ask is that
publications shall be arranged in the
library SO as to be kept together and
that placard be placed in that part
of the library with printed words up
on it:
Government Documents Collected
During Twenty-four Years Of Public
Service and Presented to the Missouri
State University by G.. g. Vest,
United States Senator from Missouri"
The Board of Curators accepted
the gift and set aside a special room
for it where it might remain a lasting
memorial to the "Little Giant" from
Missouri.
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Tourist Rates.

The Frisco System will issue, dur
ing the Summer months, Tourist
round-trip tickets to various resorts
and locations-the Mountains, Lakes
and Seashore, at greatly reduced
rates, with ample return limit.
Call on nearest agent, or address
Passenger Traffic Department
SAINT Louis,
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Not Their Kind Of Man.

Kansas City Journal
No man can point his finger OF
scorn at John E. Swanger and say
that Swanger ever consorted with
boodlers, either democratic or republi-
can. The boodlers have always
fought shy Of him, because he isn't
the boodlers' kind of man.