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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
WEST WOODSTOCK.
WEBSTER SAWYER HURT.

W ebster l.. Sewer was badly
hurt Tuesday while working on DR..
F. !. Kidder's Burberry Hill farm,
and will be laid up for week or
more. He chopped down tree
which fell across smaller one,
bending it over. He struck the
small one to release the other when
i, split and part OF the base flew up,
striking him across the upper part
of his face, nearly binding him. DR..
Kid der attended him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
pLYMoUrH UNION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Crandal
spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. and
Mrs. Sarah Hall aud Charles.
Frank Ferris has recovered from
his illness and gone to work.
Homer Wheeler and family spent
Thank giving with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w. Pierce.
Horace Ward is failing,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos Johnson
spent last Thursday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Bldg God at the Notch.
Eli Pierce went to Bellows Falls
last Thursday, returning on Friday.
School began Monday, Miss Ad-
die Sprague of plymouth teacher,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
News OF Woodstock

O. 4. Whitcomb has purchased the
O. II. Freeman block on Elm street.
A choice line of Copley Prints and
Art Calendars at Dana's.
George Aitken has been in Maine
this week and addressed meeting
of the state board of agriculture.
Thomas NJ. Harrigan of the Inn
Office is away on a trip to Boston,
Rillerica and other Massachusetts,
points.
Uncle Sol" Newton has dropped
the reins on the Woodst4ck-Rathel
stage, probably for good. He is
nov over seventy years of age. Leroy
G. Wheelock is for the present driv
ing the stage, making his first trip
Wednesday.
William Davis, the local dealer in
antiques, has shipped 81 crates OF
old furniture the past month, most
Of it going to New York and Massa-
chuselts.
Erwin V. Fraser has just sold his
fall trapping of furs, about $265
worth, to New York dealer, the
sale also including furs that he
bought in this vicinity. He had
many handsome skins in the lot.
The Age learns of one man in the
neighborhood who isn't attending
the theatre this week and has never
been in the local opera house. why
don't you go?" he was asked a day
or two ago. WELL" said he, Il
went to theatre once in Boston, the
best one there; paid ten cents and
STAYED all the afternoon. I've seen
it all
Charles VanGilder was released
from Woodstock Jail Monday. He
was arrested Nov. 24th by G nstable
T.. N. Hemenway for the non-Fay-
ment of tax in Granville and lodged
in Jail that day. The amount of the
tax originally was $4.96. As the
town of Bethel was holden for the
board at the Jail, which was pilinR
up 1t the rate of fifty cents a day, the
town officials concluded that the best
way out Of it was to pay the tax and
costs. amounting in all to $25 81.
AT its annual meeting last Satur
day the following officers were lect
ed to serve tue w. r. c. during the
coming year: President, Mrs. Emma
Merrill; senior vice president, Mrs
Mary Nor ill; junior vice president
Mrs. Ida Smith; treasurer, Mrs. Fran
ces Vaughan; C nductor, Mrs. Mary
Sylvester; guard, Mrs Emma Clark
chaplain, Mrs. Clara Oils m; dele
gates to department convention, Mrs
Mary Sylvester, Mrs, Emma Clark
alternates, Mrs. Mary Morrill,, Mis-
Ethel Burdette.
The following officers were electe'
at the annual meeting of Geo. G, Ran
dali Post, G. A. r., last Saturday
Commander. w. G. Vaughan; senio
vice commander, Stephen Hewitt
North Pomfret; junior vice command
or, Friend P. Fletcher; officer of tn
day, L. B. Thomas; officer Of tn
gr;flr, Geo. W. Perry; adjptant, {
II. Alpckenzie; quartermaster, M
than Cushiigi chaplain, Harve
Nnghani delegates to state encamI
men, Allen ellison, Quechee; ST.
phen Hewitt, North Pomfret; alte
mates, D. w. Roberts, North Pomire
2. H. Mackepgle'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
J. R. MURDOCH.
Telephone Notes.

A new and larger switchboard
with two positions will soon be set
up in the New England Telephone
Co.'s local exchange, and two oper-
ators will be on duty during busy
hours.
A pole line is soon to be run from
Pleasant street up Ford and Lincoln
streets to E X. Stacks house.
The High school building will be
connected with two local exchanges
as soon as pole or two can be set.
The instrument will be in Principal
Virgins room.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
ZOE ovER sixty AEARs

Nss. WINsLow's SGUTHINe SYRUP has been
used for over sixty years by millions Of moth
ersfO thvir hildren WITH e teething. with
perfect suueess. II sOUthes tie child, sUftens
the Euuls, allsys all PAIN cures wind colic.
and Is The hest remedy for Diarrimmedit viii
r, lleve the poor little -uff-rer immediately
Sold by I'll druggists In very part of the,
world Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Ra o. "a
to ask for "Mrs. Ainslow's Eu0thipR Sy.
up" and taKe 40 qthsr kipd. w
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09

Maple sugar for Christmas, as
usual Nathan Cushing.
F. J. Perkins is now / Gated in tie
Simmons store, and is getting the
stock in shape for business; he will
also put in some new goods at once.
Charles R. Boyden is his clerk.
Automobiles are few and far be
tween just now, but the auto PEI pie
say that the roads are in perfect con-
dition for the sport. December
weather, however, is against it.
Clyde Houghton spent Thanksgiv-
ing with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
NJ. j. Houghton. He is again in
Lynn, Mass, with the General Elec-
trio Co., returning there from Jersey
City some time ago.
Sir Knights Geo. w. Marble, L.
Fl. Pratt, s. G. White, Charles E.
Woods, and L: Clinton Mower attend
ed a special conclave Of Vermont
Commandery, No. IA, Knights Tenn
plar, at Windsor, last Friday even
ing.
Cleo G. Coke has bought the
Bridgewater stage business of R. S,
Morse and is now driving on the
route. Mr.. Morse retained some OF
the staging outfit. The price was
$3.50.
Mrs. R. A. Abbott, wife of Austin
Abbott, died very suddenly soon af-
ter noon Thursday, at her home on
North street, Of heart disease. She
was engaged in household work when
she fell to the floor, expiring instant
ly. She was nearly II years old, and
was the daughter of Jesse W. and
Louisa Heald of Temple, N. Fl. Mr.
and Mrs. Abbntt lived in Pomfret un-
til after the war, and have since re.
sided here. The funeral will be held
at the house this afternoon at hall
past two o'clock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09

be alive who saw Lafal cite in Roy
alton in 1895.
So we in imagination see the hero
pass out of our town over the turn.
pike to East Randolph and on to
Montpelier, leaving behind proud
und much honored people.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
saERBURNE

There will be an oyster supper and
sale at plumley's hall Thursday
evening, Dec. IA, under the auspices
Of the Ladies' Aid Society.
r. G.. Plumley has bought a farm
in I1artland and removed there with
his family.
F. NJ. Plumley has nearly finished
the new boarding house near his
steam mill
BY the will Of the late Mrs. NJ. Nj
JeudeVine of Hardwick about $Ip4-
/ 600 is LEFT the town for the support
of the library which she gave the
town several years ago. The sum OF
$500 is also left to the cemetery as
/ ISOLATION.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
Holiday Opening.
DECEMBER 9TH.
We are ready to show you the largest
and best line of Holiday Goods ever
shown in town. We can only give you
an outline of our stock.
Appropriate Gifts Of Furniture.

You will find heie suitable presents for every
one. First is our line of Furniture, including
Sofas, Couches Parlor Tables, Fancy Rock
ers and Chairs Morris Chairs, Turkish Chairs,
Sideboards, China Closets, Book Gases. La
dies Desks RolItop Desks, Carpet Sweepers,
Work Baskets, ETC.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
WEST BRlDGEWATER

Ernest Pinney was in Rutland
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r D. Bridge were
with their daughter, Mrs. Nora
Spaulding, in West Woodstock
Thanksgiving day.
F. w Spaulding returned from
Sherburne Tuesday. He has been
helping his br ther Fred, who has
been i'll with tonsilitis.
Moses Woodward, who has been
partially insane for several weeks,
was growing worse. His brother,
Al Woodward of Plymouth, and
Lewis Spdulding of Bridgewater ac-
companied him to Waterbury Satur-
daV.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
HAR1LAkD -FOUR CORNERS

Civil Engineer Henry Harding has
been invited to become member of
the National Geographical Society.
The society was organized in 1888
and includes many names prominent
in science and exploration.
George DAVIS and family were in
Pomflet thanksgiving day.
Frank Leonard spent Thanksgiv-
ing with his sister, Mrs. Sidney
Richardson, In Woodstock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
POST U.t FACE NOTICE

Mail trains arrive 7.O5 a, M, 2.2S p. m,
90 p IN.
Mil trains leave $50 a. m, 1880 a. M,
$3.50 p. IN.
h "a ewater. Rutland aud Ludlow stages
lfaye &. 90 II. IN. and 800 p. m.
$ nth oodstock 3. 90 p. m.
Ban ard and Bethel, 10 a. m
Rural tree delivery routes leav at m.
MAILS CLOSE 5ooo = = : IA :, o 5, 90
t3J p m.
Office Hours-6 3Oa m. to $50 p. m.
Sunday II TO / p. m.
IREI Ell ICK CHAPMAN. p. M.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
FOR MURDER IN SECOND
DEGREE.
w. D. AIIard's Trial Set for Tues
day. Dec. 10.

NoJJ wv W.
Wilman D. Allard. who is charged
with killing Thomas Mccormick,
asked on Thursday that the states
attorney be directed to file an infor-
nation charging murder in the sec
ond degree, and the mott n was
granted.
The trial is set for Dec. 10.
Attorney General Clarke G. Fits
was in town Thursday in consulta-
ton with States Attorney Batchel-
der and j. G. Enright Allard'a
counsel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09

WANTED-Split and piled IS cords
of stove wood under my shed. E.
+. Eaton
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
LINN H. COREY,

FOR SALE-House and lot at
Tallsville, near school, store, etc.
Inquire of ] G. Porter, " ood-
stock, or F. V. Darling, agent,
Tallsville.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09

FOR SALE-Pah gray horses-one
s years old, the other IL years. Will
sell one or both. Frank ". CLARK.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
7 J.& CAL. WHITE
Wood Alcohol vlotih.

WOOD ALCOHOL Victim.
Denver Reynolds of Pitjsfeld, age
about As years, upon returning home
after being ont with so nq other men,
drinking, dropped dead,
His face was badly Weakened rs
if from some poison, and that he'is a
victim of wood alcohol is sus-
pected.
Reynolds leaves his wife and
son and daughter.
John r. Dawson of Boston con-
templates establishing gas plant id,
St. Johnshurv, to furnish gas for
light, power and heat. He proposes
to start a stock COMPANY Of SOS, 900,
and wants to get the plant installed
before next June.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-09
Pettieoats.

The Balfour brand has all
the good qualities Of a
home made petticoat, with
the very best OF style in
makeup and material.
Special values at
$1.OO and $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-12

early life. when she was considered in
her prime.
More than a hundred friends Of the as
sociatlon were present. including many
school teachers and professional men.
who were desirous OF listening to this
most extraordinary program Mrs, w. A.
Burdlck assisted with soprano solos, and
her rich voice won hearty expressions of
approval from the audience. BY the cour-
tesy OF Miss Isabelle +. Ahearn. two OF
her pupils. little Miss Ethel Holt and Miss
Florence Quinn, presented a character
song and dance. The Plum Tree" Miss
Lillion Quinn, accompanist. which was
most gratifying to the audience. and they
responded TO a generous encore. Their
work may we'll he placed on an equal
plane with professionals. G. r. Walkers 3
orchestra furnished the instrumental
music. Mrs L. G. Sheffield. piano accom-
panist Mr.. Daniel A. Cook closed the
evenings program with a few pleasing
remarks, after which social hour closed
one OF the most successful and interest
ing meetings OF the association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-12
SECRET INQUIRY INTO THE
DEATH OF WILLIAM ". ROBBINS

Ellsworth Me-, Jan. I2.-Nearly all the
residents OF the small village of Noun
tainville were summoned before the coro-
ner's jury which is investigating the death
of William W. Robbins. whom 1t is be-
lieved was murdered in his isolated home
The inquest. which was conducted until
after II o'clock last night. was continued
today.
No evidence was allowed TO become pub
lie and the result Of the autopsy was so
carefully guarded that It was impossible
to learn whether or not there was a gun
shot wound in the body A state detective
summoned by Attorney General H., B.
Hamin will arrive at Ellsworth tonight
and go TO Deer Isle tomorrow morning II
the weather permits. IT was understood
the detective was called TO examine one
or two local people against whom there Is
some suspicion. Nothing tangible 30 far
has come TO light.
Exterior and interior views OF the Rob-
bins house were photographed, including
several OF the room In which Robbins was
killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-12
STEAMER
INDUS IS
STRANDED

New York. Jan. 12.-while feeling her
way through the dense fog early today
In an effort to reach this port, the sugar
laden steamer Indus from West Indian
ports struck Fire Island bar and is now
stuck hard and fast
Just how serious is her position has
not been determined, although the Fire
Island life savers reported after visit
TO the stranded vessel that she was in
no danger. She was lying in an easy
position and the sea was smooth. There
was n dense fog hanging over the ocean,
however. and the wind showed a tendency
to increase in force. A strong wind and
high sea would make the situation ex-
tremely serious. the life savers said.
Efforts to float the Indus were begun
Immediately after she struck the bar and
IA soon as communica tion with the shore
was had the captain of the steamer asked
that tugs be sent TO his assistance. He
did not remain idle while waiting for the
assistance. however. The Fire Island life
unable to give any material assistance.
They believed that the steamer was too
firmly lodged on the bar to allow OF her
working of OF her own power.
The captain OF the steamer was more
optimistic, however. and began to yetti-
son a portion of the cargo. hoping there
by to raise the vessel sufficiently to allow
that the Indus has not suffered any sert-
Gus damage thus far and that she will
have no difficulty In proceeding IL she can
be worked into deep water.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-12
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S LETTER.

1t is somewhat surprising Dewey
himself exempt from the provisions of the
written letter in which he strongly vors scheme by which cap
tans TO be according
scale which would finally
at fifty The advantage claimed for this will
bring officers to the rank of admiral and them
there longer time the end Admiral Dewey
there shall always be in the highest ranks Of officers
have had experience in other than subordinate duties.
While Admiral Dewey is doubt qualified to speak with
horty this subject while his good weight
there will be widespread hope that other solution
problem will be found rather than that involves the forcing
deserving officers of the service while still prime
life Take the of Admiral Dewey himself illustration
the plan he advocates orcefuyhat of retiring the
of fifty officers below the grade admiral
commandehad been operation decade the admiral would
have been retired and the lau Manila
have been his.
Nor is it be forgotten that when Dewey then Hong Kong
received orders proceed Manila either
the Spanish warsps he had held the
and prior his promotion had been
While conceded that Deweys the regular
frequent product of naval there he doubt there
abundance of officers of than fair
the opportunity be relied upon give
though they achieve such signal distinction did Admiral
Dewey at Manila
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-12

Pawtucket, being one OF the founders OF
the ST. Vincent de Paul society OF the
former place He was held in high regard
by a wide circle OF friends I'm this city
and the Blackstone Valley. Mrs Roberi
Degnan is also another surviving sister,
and Rev. Martin Degnan of Arkansas
city, KS, is nephew.
A horse belonging TO DR.. G.. b. McGraw
met with a painful accident yesterday
having a foot badly lacerated by stepping
into grooved rail- which pulled the shoe
of the animals foot and with IL part of
the hoof. The injury was such as TO re-
quire the attention OF a veterinary sur.
geon. Teamsters and owners OF horses
have no words OF praise for the grooved
rail-, although this style OF rail was sup
posed to be the real thing when the rail.
way system was being reconstructed
During the, season OF sleighing there were
many spills" as result OF the runners
getting caught In the grooved rails.
Ex-Gov. Garvin delivered very tn-
structive and interesting address before
the boys OF the Y NJ. G. A. on The Gov
ernment OF State and Nation"
A large number OF the members of
Trinity parish we're present last evening
In the parish house, when a pleasing en-
tertatlnmen was given followed by dane
ing The principal number OF the enter
tainment was a two-aot drama, Among
the Breakers" which was we'll staged
and provided much enjoyment.
A man giving the name OF Charles 3.
Howe and claiming Boston his home
got into mixup with Special Officer
Houlihnn at Keith's last night Howe
stopped over night at the station.
OBSERVED ANNIVERSARY.
The spacious hall OF the st. Mary's T.
A. and B. society, situated at the junction
of Bast and Pawtucket avenues. wa
taxed TO It's utmost capacity last evening
with merry party. the event being the
observance OF the 67th anniversary OF the
organization OF the society.
Music OF pleasing nature was con
trtbuted by Fays Belmont orchestra.
Thomas A. O'Brien officiated as floor d-
rector. and he was ably assisted by
Thomas Leonard,
The socials OF the society have the rep
utation OF always being pleasing. and
anyone with a At OF the blues should
attend one OF their times, as they are
sure cures and last nights was no ex-
ception.
The COMMITTEES OF arrangements con-
sisted OF Augustin +. McAloon. chairman;
Frank j. Duffy. secretary; Thomas Byron
and Thomas A O'Brien- Jeremiah
O'Connor. Patrick Somers and Thomas
O'Brien composed the reception commit.
tee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-12
ORDERS ISSUED FOR THE
DEPORTATION OF CHINAMEN

Cleveland. O. Jan. i2.-United States
District Attorney Sullivan and United
States Marshal Chandler have issued in
structions to the Chinese Inspectors In the
Northern ohio district 90 NJ once arrest,
with a view to deporting. all Cinnamon
unlawfuly living I'm the district.
The inspectors notified are located IN
Buffalo. Cleveland and Toledo. Following
the recent decision of the United States
Circuit Court Judge Wing. which render
cd tho Federal authorities powerless 10
make arrests. this district has it Is al
legged been the haven for Cinnamon
smuggled into this country and for others
unlawfully living In others parts OF the
country.
The reversal Of Judge Wings ruling by
the United states Supreme court. how
ever. restores the arresting power. and
work will be begun az once 60 rid the dis
trict Of the Chinese illegally therein.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-12
100000
FIRE AT
CHELSEA

CHELSEA, Mass, Jan. Zone fireman is
at a local hospital In dangerous condition,
several others were more or less hurt ana
a loss OF $4,000 was caused by the fire
which ragged for more than three hours
In the centre OF this city this morning
before II was placed under control by the
united efforts OF the Chelsea Everett and
Boston hre departments. Henry Gisgey,
a call man of the Chelsea department
was struck by falling wall and sustain
ed fracture OF both legs and internal
Injuries which may prove fatal One fire.
man was overcome by smoke temporarily
and several others were injured by fall
ing glass.
The Academy OF Music block on Broad
way was ruined and the Hotel Savoy,
adjoining, was badly damaged. The Park
Hotel. nearby was threatened but was
not injured. Two or three small frame
buildings I'm the rear OF Division street.
were slightly damaged by the showers OF
sparks from the burning structures, the
absence OF wind keeping the flames from
spreading 10 the long line OF low brick
buildings toward the north on Broadway.
When the fire was seen to be beyond con-
troll OF the local department aid was
summoned and quickly sent from Everett
and Boston. The constant rattle OF ex-
ploding cartridges In a hardware store on
the street floor in the Academy OF Music
block added 10 the excitement and dan
ger.
The heaviest losers are Reuben Bloom
field. owner OF the Academy OF Music
Block $4,000. partly insured; Jewett
Dramatic company, lessees OF the theatre
$4,000 partly Insured: S. S. Tukey hard
ware $1,000. insurance 5000; Fifty asso-
cistes. owners OF Hotel Savoy $4,000. fully
insured.
The Academy of Music block was a four
story brick structure and only the walls
remain standing. The cause OF the fire is
not known. II started in the theatre.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-12
CLAIMS MARRIAGE IS VOID
AS HUSBAND IS AN EPILEPTIC

whether epilepsy makes n marriage void
is TO be taken to the Connecticut supreme
court for decision. Judge Thayer OF the
superior court has just ruled against the
application OF a woman who asked for
a divorce from her husband on the ground
that the latter is subject to epileptic fits
and concealed the fact from her until
after their marriage. From this ruling
an appeal will be taken.
BY the Connecticut law persons who
marry when one Is epileptic are liable
10 Imprisonment for three years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-12
PAWTUCKEL.

There was a special meeting OF the
common council and also regular
meeting Of the board OF Aldermen. A
large amount OF routine business was
transacted at both meetings. At the meet
ing OF the common council a Joint reso-
luton appropriating $4,000 for the poor de-
partment was passed.
Officers were installed at last nights s
meeting OF Ecce Homo Council, c. w. B.
l.. Miss Mary E. Carr Is chancellor OF
the council
The annual meeting OF the Young Men =
Christian association was held last even
ing. Reports were presented. officers
chosen and the progress Of the building
project was presented. The president.
Frank l.. Gatchell. called to order and af-
ter reading selections from the Scriptures
and prayer was offered by William C..
Bourne, the presentation OF reports was
In order as follows: Membership, Fred L..
Smith. chairman; boys work. Edward
Ratthei; gymnasium, r. S. Hosmer; en-
tertainment. #. w. H. Cheek; religious
work William C. Bourne.
The nomination committee OF which Jo-
seph A. Milligan was chairman, reported
and the election OF officers was held with
the following result: President Frank l..
Gatchell: vice president, Robert Cush-
man; treasurer. H. w. Fitz: recording
secretary. Walker Miller; board OF direc-
tors, James r MacColl. James L. jerks.
r. N Griffiths Moses Pollard. William II.
Pollard, Edmund A. Darling. NJ. f. Whip
pie, John Chanter, Charles =. Foote. A.
J. Thornley, +. s. Hosmer. John w. Lit
tie, William G. Bourne, ira ]. Martin,
Arthur w. Stanley, V. l.. Miner, Alfred
L. Clark, Robert Burgess, Joseph A. Mill
gan. A resolution condemning Sunday
evening concerts was passed
Patrick Cunningham died on Tuesday
evening at the residence OF his sister.
Mrs Martin Degnan. 213 Harrison street
He had been in falling health for nearly
n year.
Deceased was native OF county Ros-
common. ireland, but came TO this coun-
try when n young man. For over 80 years
he had made his home In Cumberland and