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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Death of George B. William. of walpor..

George B. Williams, so, one OF the most
prominent citizens of Walpole. died Sun
day in his apartments in the Hotel Went
worth in that town. He was a native OF
Petersham, Mass, who went to Worces-
ter. where he engaged in the clothing
business, and later the firm bought a
store in Boston, and became the widely
known Macullar, Williams & Parker con-
cern, which still does a large business on
Washington street. During the war the
firm made great reputation by its prompt
ness in furnishing uniforms for the SOL
diers. Mr.. Williams had a fine estate in
Waltham, where he lived, but on account
OF failing health he bought the Sparhawk
farm 2h miles from Walpole village and
500 feet above 1t, in 1871 He gave it the
name of Maple Grove farm and in 1879
took up his permanent residence there,
his family coming from Waltham. He
devoted the next 20 years to developing
the farm, which became known far and
wide for its fine registered Jersey cattle,
and its products of butter, sausage, ham
and bacon. maple syrup, etc, which were
sold at fancy prices to the hotels in Bos-
ton. He was trustee of the Unitarian So
ciety in Walpole, president of the Uni
tartan club, and since 1895 had been one
of the efficient trustees OF the New Hamp-
shire state agricultural college at Dur
ham. He was a member OF the conVen-
ton which revised the state constitu-
ton and at one time declined the Demo-
cratic nomination for governor. He was
largely instrumental in effecting the union
of the town Of Walpole into one school
district. He was a man Of exceptional in
telligence and information, and OF clean,
strong character His family circle had
been narrowed by successive bereave-
ments until the only survivors are his
son, George B. Williams, jr., and wife Of
Walpole, two grandsons, Harold Perrin
OF wellesley. Mass. and HumbeFt VIII
liams OF Walpole, and his son-in-law,
Prof. Marshall L. Perrin Of Boston uni
versity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

George A. Maher, SO, a chiropodist, was
found dead in bed at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. L. o. Upper, 16 Centre street.
Burlington Saturday. In the room was
morphine in liquid and tablet form and
two hypodermic syringes. 1t is believed
he committed suicide. Maher married
Nina B. Chase OF Burlington four years
ago but they had not lived together the
past two years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.
Eolton Family Reunion at Mount Her
mon.

A reunion Of the Holton family was
held at Mount Hermon Thursday and
Friday. The first day there were %
members of the family including children
and grandchildren present They were
G. b. Holton of Springfield, Mr.. and Mrs
w. N. Elmer of Merrick, Mr. and Mrs.
w. r. Armstrong of Merrick Mr.. and
Mrs. e. d. Streeter of Mount Hermon,
Miss Mary Holton Miss Lucy Folstead
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Leonard Holton, Mrs. N
L. Elmer and three children, Mrs A. N
Chesley and two children. Rev. Horace
f. Holton, Miss Dorothy Armstrong. Mr.
and Mrs Charles Streeter, Erving Street.
err, Miss Clara and Rebecca Folstead.
Supper was served, after which tree
was planted, each member present put
ting in a shovelful of earth. and the day
closed with the singing of Aud Lang
Syne" by the company. Friday the fam
lily, numbering about &c. including cous-
ins, had an enjoyable basket picnic at the
old homestead at Mount Hermon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

The Athol officers were notified Satur-
day by the Portland, Me-. police that they
had captured Warren Richardson OF Ath-
oil, wanted for an alleged murderous as
sault on Philip Jason, a Boston ball play
standing in front OF the Commercial
House and was badly slashed with a ra-
zor, nearly 20 stitches being taken to
close the wound. Richardson was taken
in custody soon after the ARRAY. but es-
capped from his house while getting an
alleged drink OF water. He is said to
have been in a logging camp in Maine.
He was brought to Athol, where his case
was called in court Monday. The hearing
was continued until Saturday. Richard
son being placed under bonds Of $1,000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
eernardston Man Acquitted on Assault
Charge.

John c. Ainsley, sometimes known as
Mccarthy, of Bernardston, appeared in
the district court at Greenfield Friday
on the charge of assault and battery, on
complaint of John b. Baker of the same
town. There was a young woman In the
case, to whom young Ainsley was paying
some attention, and she happened to be
a niece to Baker. The latter took a dis
like to Ainsley and objected to his at
tention to his niece. Baker used some
abusive words which Ainsley resented by
striking Baker, and the latter who was
on piazza at the time, fell among a lot
Of potted plants. The court found reas-
enable doubt and acquitted Ainsley. Mr..
Ainsley was then asked to answer for
keeping a dog without a license. AS
there was no definitely named complaint
in this case the counsel for Mr.. Ainsley
implied that the charge was clearly one
of spite, brought by Baker. The court
ordered the case filed away. and the
young man paid the costs Of s4.S5.
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OoMMIssIQNERs, NoTIcEA,

The undersigned having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the. district
anime and adjust ali claims and demands Of
all persons against the estate Of Robert z.
Gordon, late OF Brattleboro, in said district,
deceased, and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto hereby give notice that we will meet
for the purpose Aforesaid, at the county clerks
Office, Brattleboro, on the 30th day Of Au:
gust and 9th day of December, next, from
O'clock D. M, until O'Clock p. M, each Of
said days, and that six months from the 18th
day OF August, A. d. 1906, Is the time limited
by said court for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at BrattIsborO. VT. this 9Th day of
August, A. d. 1906. 1874
HERBERT z. TAYLOR,
JOHN II. MERRIFIELD,
COMMISSIONER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

Nottingham has two inmates in YER
mont insane hospitals. Their mainten-
ance costs the town nothing. 1t costs
the state about 1890 year and is paid
from the tax on corporations there being
no state tax. II Nottingham paid this
as was formerly the case, 1t would mean
a town tax of 10.4 cents on every dollar
of the grand list. Clement condemns the
present system of caring for the insane
Do you? II not vote the Republican
ticket Sept. 4.
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several children Bitten by Mad Doc.


DR.. M. L. Miner OF Greenfield. agent
of the cattle bureau, has thoroughly in
vestigated the case Of the dog that ran
from Halifax through Colrain. Shelburne
Falls, auckland and Conway to Baptist
corners a short time ago, biting several
other dogs and children. The head of the
animal was sent to the bureau at Boston,
and the report has been received that the
tests showed the presence of rabies.
This dog also showed many indications
of rabies in this long run, swapping at
many dogs and people. He is supposed
to have bitten dogs owned by A. F. Smith
Of Colrain, H. e. Holcomb of Conway,
and an Ashfield man, but these dogs have
been in quarantine and had not at last
accounts shown evidence Of rabies.
The dog bit son of Mr.. Brigham Of
Colrain who has returned from the Pas
teur hospital in New York, where he
was at once sent for treatment, and
seems none the worse for the bite. An
other boy by the name of Gaynor was sent
to the state hospital at Tewksbury for
eatment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
A GUARANTEED CURE FoR PILES.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles;
PaSo Ointment fails TO cure in to IA days.
For any case of nervousness, sleeplessness,
weak stomach indigestion, dyspepsia, try
Carter's Little Nerve Pills. Relief Is sure:
The only nerve medicine for the price in the
market
Do not despair Of curing your sick head
ache when you can 50 easily obtain Carter
little Liver Pills. They will effect a prompt
and permanent cure. Their action 10 mild and
natural.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
Barns Struck by Lightning and Burned

During a severe electrical storm Tues
day lightning struck a barn owned by
Frank harrington in Heath and the build
ing with its contents, a large amount OF
hay, a COW and three pigs was destroyed.
Mr.. harrington and his hired man, who
momentarily stunned by the bolt. The
loss is $4,000, with some insurance. In
Charlemont one OF the barns on the Deer
field fair grounds was struck and burned
to the ground. The building contained a
large amount of hay and farming imple-
ments, which were lost. The tools were
the property Of Sherir Haskins Of Charlie
mont The loss is $500. The Heath tel
ephone exchange had 25 lines put out OF
commission.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

There. are lots of big boys and small
men in the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

Frederick ]. Burge, who is remembered
by many OF the older residents OF Alstead
and vicinity as the popular proprietor
OF the Humphrey House IA years, died
August in Los Angeles, Calf. He sold
his business in Alstead and went to CAL
ifornia ON account OF i'll health 20 years
ago. He was in the civil war as one OF
the First New Hampshire Sharpshooters
and was in seven big battles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
Burglars Made Good Haul In 5ennIns-

ton.
F. s. Pratt Of Bennington, when go
ing to his office Saturday morning, miss
ed his pocket book containing 1919 and
an Endorsed note for several hundred
dollars. He is sure that he had 1t in
his pocket when he retired Friday night.
When Chrales L. Burt arose Saturday
morning his pocketbook, containing 800
in bills, was gone. He is sure that he
had it when he went home Friday night.
Both men live on Elm street, the leading
residential street in the village and only
one house is between them. 1t is sup
glars Friday night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

> By the Probate Court for 9'! Ssid District
To ali persons interested in the estate of
GEORGE b. KENDALL, late 'of Wardsboro,
in said district, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
James M. Kendall, administrator upon the es-
tate of George B. Kendall, late of Wardsboro,
in said district, deceased, and decree distri-
button thereof to the persons entitled thereto,
at the session thereof TO be held at the probate
Office in Brattleboro in said district on the
2Sth day of August, A. D. 1906, when and
where you may be heard in the premises, II
s2.s4 A. F. scHwENK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

CTATB OF VERMONT, Marlboro. IS.
- By the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested In the estate
Of LAURANA WALKER, late Of Brat
tleboro. in said district, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court
will decide upon the allowance Of the
account Of J. H. Merrineld, Administrator
upon the estate Of Laurana Walker.
late Of Brattleboro in said District, de-
ceased, and decree distribution thereof
to the persons entitled thereto, at the
session thereof to be held at the Probate
once in Brattleboro, in said District, on
the 25th day OF August, A. d. 1906. when
and where you may be heard In the
premises, II you see cause.
1924 A. F. SCHWENK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

q TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, S.
- By the Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate of
LUELLA A. KENDALL, late of Wardsboro,
in said district, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court will
decide upon the. allowance of the account of
James NJ. Kendall, administrator upon the
estate of LueIla A. Kendall, late of Wardsboro,
in said district, deceased, and decree distri-
button thereof to the persons entitled thereto,
at the session thereof to be held at the pro-
the 18th day of August, A. d. 1906, when and
where you may be heard in the premises, if
1884 A. F. scHwENK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure rheu-
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CTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.
- BY the Probate Court for Said District.
To all persons interested in the estate Of
LYMAN M. NEWELL, late Of Wardsboro, In
said district, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court will
decide upon the allowance of the account Of
d. c. Dexter, administrator upon the estate
of Lyman. NJ. Newell, late of Wardsboro in
ton thereof to the persons entitled thereto,
at the session thereof to be held at the pro-
the 18th day Of August A. d. 1906, when
and where you may be heard in the premises,
35.sA a F sCHwFNK. REGISTER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-08-24
Geaa1 glntiees.

g TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.
- By the Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested In the estate of
THOMAS T. STOWE, late Of Brattleboro, in
said district, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court will
decide upon the allowance of the account of
r. ID. T.. Stowe, administrator upon the es-
in said district deceased, and decree distri.
button thereof TO the persons entitled thereto,
at the session thereof to be held at the pro-
the 2sth day Of August, A. d. 1906, when and
where you may be heard in the premises, IL
you see cause.
1884 A. F. sCHwENK, Register
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-22
Kinp,s nanahters Home.
Sympathetically,
A FRIEND.

The services on Sunday were held
by an Episcopal minister from Mober'
ly. Many took advantage Of the beau
tiful Sabbath afternoon and walked
out to enjoy the meeting.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board was held on Wednesday at the
office of C f Clark.
The meeting on Tuesday was well
attended by the Kings Daughters,
and a most pleasant day was spent at
the Home, quite good deal Of sewing
fbeing done AS the day drew near
the close we laid aside our work tc
listen to the lessen, led by Mrs. Mary
Lee Harper, after which social half
hour was spent until the arrival Of the
bus to take us home.
The Kings Daughters wish tc
thank Miss Bette Whaley for pack
age Of magazines sent out to the
Home; also the Baptist people fol
hymn books TO use in our services
Mrs. Duncan our matron, Is In much
distress on account Of no place te
house the growing population Of the
barn yard. She wishes some one tc
tell her how she can manage to get a
house to put them In so that they viii
not stray from the straight and mar
row path Of duty
Miss McClemy, from Nevada, Mo,
arrived last week to take up her resi-
dence at the Home. Ali six OF the old
ladies seem to be in perfect health and
good spirits.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-22
MAY HOLD HIGH CARNIVAL
N u. Townsend, OF Fulton, Plans
Auspicious Opening For New
Alton Station.

N. L. Townsend, Of Fulton, passed
through this city recently and spoke
to q LEDGER representative In regard
to plan he has for the formal open
ing OF the new Alton passenger stat
ion In this city. Mr.. Townsend says
the people Of Fulton as well as those Of
this city have long felt the necessity
of better station and now that the
Alton has erected handsome up-to-
date edetice thinks a joint celebration
Of the momentuous event should be
held by Mexico and Fulton people at
the opening.
A special train from Fulton bearing
a goodly member OF that citys popula
tion and their we'll known concert
band should come to this city and as
sisted by the people OF Mexico give q
ball and reception In the new building
He believes the railroad may donate
the train and as the event would prove
an extensive advertisement for the
road they would offer no objection
Mr.. Townsend Is working to this end
and expects to have something definite
to announce soon. The plan is good
one and Mexico will be more than de
lighted to welcome those from oul
neighboring city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-22
Nellie Mckee Dead.

Nellie Mckee, aged l6 years, the
daughterof City Collector J. d. Mckee
and wife, died at her home at s;1t
O'Clock Thursday morning after a
lingering illness.
Deceased has been delicate alios hel
life, but only recently has her condi.
tlon become alarming She was bright
girl, of gentle nature and a good
Christian character; the influence Of
her devoted life will long linger as a
blessed memory aud holy inspiration
Besides her parents she leaves one
brother, Louis.
Funeral services were conducted
Friday afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock from
the home on east Promenade street, by
Rev. A. A. Wallace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-22

REFERRING to the death of Charles
T. Yerkes, one Of the wealthiest cit
izens 10 the world, whose life was a
moral wreck, the Chicago Record
Herald editorially says: When death
Comes to such man as CHARLES T.
YERKEs, frank commentsounds harsh
and uneenerous, and there is a dis
position to act In accordance with the
sentiment: there is SO much good in
the worst Of US, and so much is much
bad in the best Of US, that It hardly
becomes any Of us, to talk about the
rest or US. Butso much has been said
about the dead mans abilities that
the awful wreck Of his life is positive
iy starting And the more We dwell
upon his remarkable foresight In busl-
ness and his remarkable power over
men the more impressive does the les.
son OF the contrast become, A dozen
art galleries and tens Of millions OF
dollars where there was one would
write the word "failuren all the larger
The perversion Of character, the com
plete absence Of any guiding moral
purpose and Of decentrespect for the
opinion Of mankind leaves heritage
Of shame TO the nearest of kith and
kin and q talut upon every. Item In the
vast fortune. Out OF the wreck we
can make nothing but a warning
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-22
What Two Newspapers Did.

There is none 10 this progressive age
who doubts the absolute necessity Of
reading the newspapers, especially the
advertisements An exchange gives
the following proofs in two cases, says
the Austin News-Tribune. "a gentle
man once said to a reporter: 4 never
took paper that didn't pay me more
than | paid forit. One time an old
friend OF mine started a paper way
down south and sent copy to me and
l subscribed just to encourage him and
after a while it published notice Of
on order to sell lot at public auction
so l inquired about the lot and tolC
a friend to run it up to $50. He bio
off the lot for s3S and sold ii in less
than a month for s1O0, so l made s62
clear by taking that paper.
My father told me that when he wal
young man be saw notice in th'
paper that a school teacher was wanted
away of In distant county and ht
went and got the situation, and a littl.
girl was sent to him, and after a whllS
she grew up sweet and beautiful ant
he married her. Now, Il be had mol
taken that paper, what do you supposl
would have become Of me? ! woult
have been some other fellow, or MAJ
be would have not been atall."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-22
horse Fans With lRider.

A young horse, ridden by Paul Lack
land, caught its foot in hole in the
road, near the old Fair Ground Thurs
day night and fell, breaking its neck
and throwing the rider to the ground
Mr.. Lakeland was returning to bis
home, four miles south Of town, when
the accident occurred, and though
badly brulsedand shaken up, he com
pleted the remainder Of hts journey
on foot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-22
FOUR MILLION CARTRIDGES
ORDERED FOR PHILIPPINES,
Chinese Trouble the Cause Every
thing is Being Prepared to Stop
Suspected Outbreak Of the

PHILADELpnIAs PA !. Feb. l3-An
order for 1000 900 ball cartridges has
been received at the ordnance depart
ment at the Frankford arsenal here
They are TO be Of 30 caliber and Of ths
Krag-J Jorgensen type.
Although no information could Dc
obtainedat the arsenal as to the rea-
son for the large additional order fol
cartridges, It Is understood they are
intended for the troops in the Philip
pines.
These troops, 1t Is understood. use
the Krag-Jorgenssn rifle exclusively,
and It is intimated that the increased
order Of ammunitionis Is 10 anticipation
OF pcssible trouble nChlna
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-22
MAN ATTEMps SUICIDE.
Baud Bishop Of Vaadalia Formerly q
This City Shot Himself at Noon
Thursday Was in Bad Health
and Grew Despondent.

Ledger Special over Bufum Telephone.
VANDALIA, Mo, Feb. Is, 1906
Baud Bishop, aged 30 years attempted
suicide at his home here to-day al
1890 O'Clock by shooting himself il
the left brest.
The cause is attributed to i'll health
the deceased being afflicted with
Brights disease and having suffered
muchrecently, II is thought that he
committed the rash act In a momen.
tary fit OF dependency.
Mr.. Bishop was employed as fore
man at the Vandalla Fire Brick Com
pany, and had just returned to bis
home for the noon-day meal.
Having no appetite fer his dinner
he arose from the table, remarkine
that be would soon remedy that, and
retired-to an adioinsag room, where be
secured his revolver shot himself just
over the heart. Attending, physicians
declare that he cannot recover, though
at 4 o'clock be rallied and regained
consciousness.
He was unmarried and made hI'
home with his younger brothers ant
sisters, whom be supported. He wai
a worthy young man and was very po.
pular, and highly respected by the en-
tire community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-22

$50 -~---%-~
Squire Roberts, Of near Sailing, Aud
rain county died at his home. Monday
at about loiclocK p. m. of stomach
trouble. He was about 50 years old,
aud leaves wife and seven children
to mourn his loss; Mrs @. w. Lyon,
Mrs. y. NJ, Green, Nellie and Charlie
Roberts OF Centralia and Luther,
Roberts and Lenore Roberts Of Sal
ing.
. Squire Roberts was good neighbol
a kind father and q most excellent cit
zen and bis loss will be deeply felt b.
not only bis family but 10 his large
circle OF friends. The funeral was
preached at Pleasant Grove, Audrair
county by Rev Egan Herndon, after
which the remains we're laid to rest in
the cemetery at Pleasant Grove.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-22
Common Colds Are the Cause Of Many
Sari0us Diseases.

Physicians who have gained a nat
ional reputation as analysts Of the
cause OF VARIOUS diseases, claim thatif
catching coldcould be avoided a long
list OF dangerous ailments would
never be heard Of. Every one knows
that pneumonia and consumption orig
mate from a cold, and chronic catarrh,
bronchitis, and all throat and lung
trouble are aggravated and rendered
more serious by each fresh attack. Do
not risk your life or take chahches
when you have q cold. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy win cure it before
these diseases develop This remedy
contains no opium, morphinepr other
harmful drug and has thirty years Of
reputation back Of it, gained by its
cures under every condition. For sale
by Buckner s. Whitney.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-22
Sliding Scale for .lPuffs., !.


A Western editor has come to the
conclusion that the persae who desire
'ipnffs" is his paper must pay the fol-
lnwing prices: For telling the public
that man is a successful citizen when
everybody knows he is as lazy as gov.
eInmcnt mule, s275; referring to a
deceased citizen as one who is moufned
by the entire community, when be
knows he will only be missed by the
poker circles, 81 oS; referring to some
galllvantlng female as an estmable
lady whom it is pleasure to meet,
when every business man in town
would rather see the devil coming,
horns, hoofs and all, than TO see her
coming towards them, s3.1o; calling
an ordinary pulpit FOUNDER an eminent
divine, 6Oc; sending tough sinner to
heaven with poetry, $500