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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-01-16
Fail to Cut Railroad.

General OIu's headquarters in the
field, Jan. 13.-A small party of Rus
sian cavalry near Haicheng attempted
to cut the railway, but were driven
back by the Japanese. 1t is the first
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-04-26

Miss Clara Darling and friend from
Lancaster, N H., were guests at the
home of the formers parents, Philo
Darling and wife on Court street a
few days last week.
The Holy Communion service OF
the Episcopal church was held at the
he me of Mrs. William Wombell on
Union street, on Monday morning by
the Rev. DR.. AtweI of Burlington
Dr.. Atwell was in Hardwick Easter
Sunday, where he held two services
there being between thiI ty and 4, rty
church mem bers in that village
Elder John A. Cargi'e of West.
brook, Me-, recently a pastor in that
place, and who has spent thirty years
as a Missionary in the South and
West, will visit Worthwhile soon. and
will, with the resident pasfOr, Elder
G. W. Tabor, hold a serbs of gospel
meetings in the Advent church. The
meetings will commence at 7:3O D. m
on Thursday May 45h, and continue
over two Sundays, and longer if IT,
terest demands. He will bring with
him his propbe tic charts, and eteri-
opticon views iOr children 3 meetings.
The Bible viii he orr text, book, and
Salvation our OH ct. We invite all,
both christians and worldly people
TO come and hear our scrip uralsub
i4cts. We lovingly and sincerely IN
wife the presence and corporation OF
ministers of Otherrburchee. Brethren
we all teach thar religion is love; We
should b glad to prove it to the m.
saved, who need salvation. Come
let us worship together in love and
fellowship like brethren. Seats free.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-04-26

Ga Tuesday, May %, the banjo,
mandolin and guitar club, which has
been under the instruction of Prof.
Parker OF Burlington, for several
months, will give a concert at town
hall. They will be assisted by the
Thespian Society.
The new automobile recently Dur.
chased by Frank Kanfied from Rich
& Sargent, has been given a thorough
Test during the past ten DAYS and
many MOrrisvile people have had
the pleasure OF taking a ride in tho
car, which ia one of the handsomest
ever seen in this vicinity, As to its
ability to stand the racket over Yer
mont roads, the "CAptan" feels con.
tident thai he has made no mistake
in his selection Of a machine. Its
cor atTuction il such tn IT. can be
used rs n single or Double scatter,
which makes it very convenient. A
party OF four made the trip to stowe
the fret of the week and report a de-
iiyhtful trip. The machine has
climbed every h II in the vicinity of
MorrisviIlp. including the steep hill
below lifts store, and 10 trial on
the Fair Ground track. which is in
poor condition at present, made a
half mile in 40 and the mile could
doubtless be made in less than two
minutes under favorable conditions.
Rich & Sargent expect another ma
chine in a few DAYS
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-04-26
MORRISNILL.E,

Coral Chapter, No. IS, O. E. S.
will hold a special meeting Tuesday
evening, May 2 IL is expected that
Mrs. Blanche Lawson, D, g. M oil
Hardwick and Dr. E. r. Brush, D. G
P, Cambridge will be present. There
will be initiation, and refreshments
will be served. All members are cor.
daily invited.
H. Waite was in Richmond last Fri.
day, where he superintendent the load
ing of a car of maple syrup THIS
was the first car load of syrup LOADED
for R id Murdoch Company this sea.
son. Mr.. Waite went to Middlesex
Tuesday, where two car loads will be-
shipped. A car load will be shipped
from Fletcher 10 a few days and also
one from Fairfax.
George Norton was called to Or
ford, Mass last Thursday, by tie
death of his mother, Mrs. Ann Nor
ton, whose funeral was held there
Saturday. She was so years of age.
He retuI ned Tuesday evening and
was accompani d by his daughter,
Mrs. M. E. Greene and little daugh-
ter, of Worcester, Mass, who will
spend some time here.
The Sewing Bee will meet at the
Cong'l vestry to morrow (Thursdayl
afternoon from 2 O'Clock until 5 Let
every one who can, come, as we need
more helpers, and the social after
noon is of benefit in many ways. We
wish also at this time to arrange
more fully for the May morning
breakfast COMMITTEE.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-04-26

At the Universalist church Satur-
day evening was stereoptican display
of views taken in Japan. From the
Mikado in count dress through the
various forms of life and employ
ment in city and country, the pictures
took one showing the flowers, fruits
and natural scenery.
The lecture was prepared by Rev.
[. W. Cate the Universalist mission
cry at large to Japan. The pictures
and lecture are owned by the
Woman's Centenary Association of
New Hampshire and are procured of
them for entertainments.
The Easter tree stood in the choir
loft. 1t was decorated with bright
colored eggs and Easter baskets con-
tanning fancy egg shells filed with
candies and chickens. The baskets
were sold for five cents each and the
proceeds applied to the Missionary
Fund. While it was not a money
making scheme it did give the chill
children a pleasant evening, some
pretty Easter favors aud above all
they felt they were helping as they
did much of the work in making the
baskets.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-04-26
Cadets Give a Good Play

The play, cold School at Hick'ry
HOller," given by the Cadets at town
hall last Friday evening, was sue
cess in every particular and drew a
large audience. The play was lively,
wholesome and funny and kept the
audience in good humor throughout.
Harold Fl. Fisher imp9rsonated
Joshua Toothacre, the Teacher"
in manner which lett little to be i'm,
agined, as did also the seventeen
scholars and the visitors. Each one
took his part in a way which did not
admit of dull minute and there was
not a hitch in the program from
start to finish. The Hick'ry Holler
band made a great bit, The exhibit
ton by the Young Ladies' Physical
Culture Club, under the direction OF
Mrs. George NJ. Powers was an addi-
ton to the play, which was much err
iOyed by all. Altogether, the play
was one of the most enjoyable local
entertainments seen in Morrisville
for long time. In addition to the
program, Clifford Barrows sang a
solo, Down Where the Swanee River
Flows" which received an encore,
Among the hits was the Rub" trio
by Harold Fisher, Roy Woods and
Noyes Slayton. The rehearsals and
presentation were under the direction
of Rev. Mr.. st. Glare, who deserves
much credit for the success of the en-
ter tainment.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-04-26

The date for the Housekeeper's Sale
has not been decided upon, but it is
expected to take place the last OF
May. All interested in the society
are earnestly requested to cooperate
with the executive committee toward
making this novel affair a success.
The following committees have been
appointed:
Variety TabIC-Mrs. Webster, Mrs. Churchill
and Mrs. Tillotson.
Food Table-Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Thomas,
Mrs. Sanders and Mrs Blair.
Second hand Table-Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Luce
and Mrs. Slocum.
Advertising Table-Miss Powers and Miss
Chase.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-04-26
ISVILLEi
lSVILLE,

The Cadet play was repeated last
evening and was witnessed by a good
sized audience.
Mrs. Charles Nichols left Tuesday
morning for Albany, n. Y, where she
will spend several weeks with rela.
tives.
c. P. Green and family arrived in
town last Saturday and will board
for the present with the formers
brother, G. B. Green, until they can
find suitable tenement. Mr.. Green
began work Monday as pattern
maker for the Foundry Company.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-04-26
Easter al the Churches

At the Univeralist Church a larg
congregation listened to the Rev
OTTO Raspe, of Boston. who delivere
u most impressive sermon upon tn
Resurrection. A chorus choir c
tweIve voices rendered selections ap
propriate for the day, including "(
Fhe. Joy of the Eaattl Morn," Ii
Arose." "Hosanna," Jesus, KIM
Of heaven"
Tee floral decorations were artistic
and effective. A prolusion of choice
plants we're banked upon either sid
OF the altar. While at the right the
sacred Easter cross bore the inscrip
ton" Christ Has RiseL."
The children's concert in the evan
ing was very good. The speakioo
anG singing were of the usual or
arr were symbolic of he Easter tiue
The decorations of plants and a overs
we especially pretty. Thu credi0 OF
h concert is due the young ladies' O.
the church, as they had entire charge
OF all the operations
Easter was observed at the Cong'I
church last Sunday. The morning
service was largely attended and the
pastor delivered strong discourse,
which was appropriate to tine Occa-
sion and very interesting. His sub
j ct was " The Sign of the Cross" A
quartet choir, composed of F. G.
Fleetwo0 !, Mrs. G. NJ. Powers, Mrs
2. G. Hui and Mr.. Moore, rendered
special Easter music, wbicn was of a
very high order and included "Alle-
luia," by HUMPHREYS, " Hoeana " by
Granier and Hank Ten Thousand
Voices Sounding" by Marco. The
church was Hastily trimmed, a solid
bank of flowers filing the platform
on one side OF the pulpit, including
some beautiful Easter lilies.
In the evening the Thtsplan Choral
Society repeated the cantata, The
Risen King" by Schnickpr, which
tney rendered 80 successfully last
Easter. The solo, part was sung
very acceptabIy by Miss Florence
Nicuols. There We're about twenty
VOICES III the CuOfuS anu bne tdnthFd
vas sung in a manner which showed
some we'll trained voices aud much
practice. The evening service was
largely attended. The musical part
1T the program was preceded by q
short discourse by Rev. Mr.. St. Clare
The regular meeting OF Lamoille
Grange will be held to morrow after
noon, at which time an interesting
program has been arranged. The
members will respond torOIt call with
. Bits of Wit" The question for con-
this meeting is, " Which
has ben more beneficial to the
farmer, Wheat or the Co0?' Each
member will he given five minutes in
Which to extrs 50 his views on thpsub-
i,cJ. The programs will also include
several musical and literary num-
bers.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-04-26

Mrs. Jane Hopkins Boy Io Suits This line many novelties great showing of Wash
at haew nndL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
EXPRESS WILL BE
 DELIVERED TODAY
POSTOFFICE DELIVERY WINDOW WILL BE OPEN TWO HOURS THIS MoRNING--HouRs TOMORROW AT PoSToFFIcE.

The Southern Express company will de- liver packages in all parts of Birmlng- ham today and it's wagons will be kept going from early morning until late to- night. In all the important cities of the country it Is customary for the express company to operate it's wagons on Sun day, and this rule will be observed to- day by John M Ham, the local agent of the company. There is a large amount of express matter in the local office for distribution and much of it is perishable matter. For that reason it must be de- livered as soon as possible. The office will be kept open all day and If all the express matter has been called for 1t will be closed at noon tomorrow. MT
 Ham stated that the express matter handled in the Birmingham district this year has been greater than at any time in it's history and with the additional force of clerks it has been almost im- possible to handle the business.
 The postoffice officials are having their hands full. but up to last night there had been no congestion of mail matter. An extra force of clerks has been on duty all week and they have been kept busy
 There will be one delivery in the residence portion and two deliveries in the business : section of the city tomorrow. The money order department will be closed all of tomorrow and Monday. but on Christmas Day the general delivery and stamp win dows will be open from to II o'clock a.. m, The registery department will also m if n rOxu morning. On account of today being Christmas eve the postmaster has or dered that the office be kept open an additional hour today. The carriers win dows will be open from 9:30 until il 30 o'clock this morning. In order to further accommodate the public, the special de- liveries have been arranged for tomorrow
 It has been requested by the postmaster that all who expect mail matter today or tomorrow to call at the office today as the carriers will not be able to handle all the mail tomorrow on the one delivery.
 It was stated yesterday that the mail
 matter already handled at the local post office was greater than for several years past and if the public did not call for their mail today it would probably not reach them until Wednesday.
 All public institutions will be closed to- morrow and the business houses will give mess houses will be closed the entire day, but several will be kept open until noon. The manufacturing plants, railroads and furnaces will give their employees day
 off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
CHRISTMAS 1Rhl aI
 CHURCH OF Ay4rn., ]
PRESENTS ARE HUNG ON LARGE TREE FOR MEMBERS OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL-A LARGE CROWD PRESENT.

The annual Christmas exercises of the Sunday school of the Church of the Ad- vent was held at o'clock yesterday and a large crowd was at the church to see old Santa Claus deliver the presents to the little ones.
 A large tree was erected on the ros- trum and W. T. Archer. assistant super intendent of the Sunday school, offieiated as Kris Kringle. He was assisted by H. S Gelsmer and the different teachers. The Christmas tree celebration was sche- duled for o'clock but 1t was almost 6 o'clock before the exercises opened with a brief scripture reading, followed by an address by the rector, the Rev Quincy Ewing. He spoke of the prosperous con dition of the country, especially Birming ham, and said that all who received presents ought to be thankful for the offering
 After the rector had finished the dif- ference classes were called in order and the presents were distributed. As each name was called out the little ones walkd to the rostrum and received their presents. Some were given very valu- able gifts, while others received simple little token but all seemed to be pleased with what they had received. After all the presents had been distributed a musi- cal and literary programme was render cd and all the participants were ap- plauded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24

Alexis w. Thompson. ex-president of the Republic Iron and Steel company, has abandoned his intention of building at plant at Youngstown, O.. and is turn ing his eyes towards Birmingham and the Birmingham district.
 The Youngstown Evening Telegram printed an article within the past two or three days in which 1t stated that Mir Thompson had decided not to build a plant in that city, and last night spe- cial telegram from Pttsburg brought the same nformato
 The special telegram from Pttsburg re- fers to Mr. Thompson's building a steel plant The Youngstown article refers to a furnace He intended erecting a furnace fin Youngstown. Following is the tele- gram from Pittsburg
 t1t is reported in steel circles here to- day that plans have crystalized for steel plant to be built at Birmingham by A. w. Thompson former president of the Republic Iron and Steel company, who has definitely abandoned his plans to build a plant in the Mahoning valley
 ''Mr. Thompson, in conversation with business associates here, recently deciaf- ed that he had great faith in the south which more than any other region to- days holds out the brightest promise for the iron and steel industry. He said he had come to his decision to locate there after his years of experience and after he had thoroughly surveyed the prospects in every other part of the country
 "Mr. Thompson's son, David Thompson not long ago married Birmingham girl and he is anxious to make his home In that city. This he will do when his fath- CTS plans are carried out. for he will then be made manager of the new plant.
 A portion of the recent article in the Youngstown Telegram is as follows;
 According to the reports the furnace which A. w. Thompson, the former pres ident of the Republic Iron and Steel com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
Bombs Thrown in Moscow.

Moscow, December 23.-Two bombs were thrown at the prefecture of police this morning, partially destroying that build ing. Two policemen were killed and sol- dier was wounded.
 Serious fighting is now proceeding be- tween armed crowds and a force of dra- goons. One hundred and twenty revolu- tionaries were arrested at the Fidler school Resistance was offered there and five persons were Killed and twenty wounded Two officers were killed. The authorities seized eighteen rifles, fifteen revolvers and thirteen bombs A number of officers and policemen were dlsarmed in the streets and several policemen were killed. The troops have now occupied all the barricades. In one case they fired on the revolutionists from the steeple of a church.
 Crowds armed with bombs and revolvers are besieging the residence of the pre- feet
 The Council of Working Men today granted permission for the banks to con tinue to work and for the bakeries to continue to bake bread, but 1t ordered resumption of the armed revolt for 8 o clock this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
NEGRO IS KILLED BY ANOTHER NEGRO
POLICEMAN SHOOTS A NEGRO RE- SISTING ARREST-CHRfSTM IS MANS STANDPOINT.

The only fatality that occurred yester- day in Birmingham was fight between negroes which resulted in the death of one. John Craig and Robert Reed became involved in a difficulty on Eighteenth street between Second and Third ave- result Craig is lying dead at a negro un- dertaking establishment and Reed is in jail charged with the killing.
 Another shooting affair, in which a ne- gro was the victim, occurred In Third alley between Eighteen and Nineteenth streets. Robert Stewart, negro, charged with mlsdemeanor, tried to escape ar rest and gave the officer trouble. He was shot by Policeman Gates. The wounded negro was conveyed to St. Vim cents hospital where he is lying in a precarious condition.
 Tho usual footing of horns and the dis charge of fireworks were fnduiged in by many The disorders that have beer usual on Christmas ffe aated last night.
 Up until midnight sts had been made by the most oi the charges were of or impor- tance. Otherwise t were oi disorderly conduct, distu. .- the peace and trunks
 Chief of Police Wier was delighted witt the attitude of the throng that crowded every thoroughfare of importance yester day and last night.
 Good order has prevailed" said tht chief. People have enjoyed themselves in the proper way. No disorders of con sequence have taken place. I am de lighted with what has occurred.'
 True to their promises. Mayor Wart and Chief Wier swore in a number oi extra officers to do police duty during the holidays. About twenty ''plaiI clothes men" were on duty yesterday They reported of duty with the regu lar policemen at the usual hour las night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
PRISONERS WILL
 GET GOOD DINNER
THOSE BEHIND THE BARS IN THE CITY AND COUNTY JAILS WILL HAVE A LITTLE OF THE CHRIST MAS CHEER.

While the rich and and the poor alike will celebrate Christmas with their dln- ners and little feasts, the prisoners ln the city and county jails will be given treat tomorrow. A special menu has been prepared, and 1t will consist of little dainties to which the prisoners have not been accustomed. At the county jail an addition to the regular fare of roast peer and sweet potatoes will be served and sufficient quantity has been ordered 10 feed all the prisoners. The local brancn of the Salvation army will send dinners to every white prisoner in the jail. There are about forty white men in the county jail, and it Is estimated that there will be about fifty in the guard house. by Monday.
 -Jailer Pinson stated yesterday that he would be able to take care of all the white men and negro men now in the jail, and would try to make it as pleas ant as possible for all that were so un- fortunate as to be in the lookup. He Will be assisted in serving the prisoners Mon day by the Salvation army people, and none of them will be overlooked.
 The Board of Revenue has sent 100 pounds of turkey to the Jefferson county almshouse, and the unfortunate inmates of that institution will be treated to a good dinner tomorrow. There are eight in- mates in the place, and in addition to the dinner they will receive numerous pres ents from the citizens. It has been GUS tomary for several years past for the cit izens of Birmingham to remember the unfortunateS.
 The prisoners in the city jail will also be given a treat tomorrow. A special menu has been prepared by the warden, and all who have to spend Christmas behind the bars will be remembered. Preparations have been made to give the prisoners a good dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
French Squadron Under Orders.

Paris. December 23.-The minister of marine has ordered the commander of the Northern squadron to have his cruiser division in readiness to start immediately on receipt of orders for an unknown destination. Officers ana men are on Christmas leave and have been telegraphed to return to their ships. The division will go to the Morocco coast during the coming con ference on the Moroccan situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
EDAL IS OFFERED.
School Children Encouraged to Study
 War Between States.

Atlanta. December 23.-tSpecial)- The Georgia division. United Daughters of the Confederacy. for the purpose or arousing the interest of the young people in reading and studying history, particu- larly the history of the war between the states, for the second time Is offering a gold medal to the student in the Geor- gia schools writing the best essay on the subject, "The Main Events or 1851, Their Importance and Influence
 This contest is open to the students in all the white schools. institutes and col leges in the state, but the competitor must not be more than IS years old As an additional inducemeut to the school children to enter this contest Miss Mill 'dred Rutherford of Athens offers slo to the winner of the medal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24

Last night was practically Christmas eve, and it was the quetest and order Hest Christmas eve ever known since Bir- mngham became a city in fact.
 Crowds on the street were large, the shops were thronged all day long and till midnight the volume of business done by merchants and barters was unprece- dentedly heavy. There was noise a-plenty, too after nightfal, though the reports of firecrackers in the fire limits at least were few and unfrequent.
 There was, however, no disorder what ever, no drunkenness to speak of and comparatively few serious violations of law It was d peaceful, happy Christmas tnrong that crowded the streets through out the day
 Travel on the steam railways and in the electric cars was exceedingly brisk. The railway station and shed were packed at all hours with arriving and outgoins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
NEGRO BRAZENLY
 SECURES PISTOL
ASKS TO BE SHOWN THE WEAPON IN A PAWNSHOP AND THEN POINTS IT AT THE DEALER AND MAKES HIS ESCAPE.

Atlanta, December 2S--tSpecial)- )-An un- known negro walked into Eplans pawn shop on Decatur street last night and asked if there were any pistols for sale. The proprietor handed out pearl handled, self-acting weapon and the negro exam ined it. In a moment he had slipped a cartridge into 1t and said, Now you duck" The proprietor went under the counter and the negro went out at the door.
 The negro then went to Miller and Nor ris' pawnshop and asked to be shown some gold watches. Three were laid be- fore him and presenting his pistol he gathered them up. This clerk likewise went under the counter while the negro went out the door and has not since been heard from.