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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

But let his critics remember-com-
mencing at the very beginning of
his official career as Goyernor-the
trials through which he has gone Let
us consider the whole sum- and sub
stance OF II, fairly. Who could have
done better? Who could have done
so well. all told? Let us mingle fair
ness with criticism, good sense with
aimless censure, and then decide
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

Col. c. NJ. Barnett, senior editor
Of the Hartford Republican, President
OF the American Society of Equity and
erstwhile Surveyor of the Port at
Louisville, has been selected by Aud
itor-elect Frank P. James as Fire
Marshal for Kentucky. Col. Barnett
is well qualified to fill the place,
and we congratulate him upon his APP
pointment.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

Henry o. Havemeyer, President of
the Sugar Trust, is dead, but theTrust
will survive as long as the Republic
an party is in power. One sentence
Of his evidence before the Industrial
Commission in 1901 will be remember
cd. "The tariff Is the mother Of
trusts"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18
klieht Avert Trouble.
Rheumatism

have found tried and tested cure for Rheu-
matisml Not remedy that will straighten tho
distorted limbs Of chronic cripples. nor turn bony
growths back to flesh again. That is impossible.
But can now surely kill the pains and pangs Of
this deplorable disease.
In Germany-with Chemist in the City Of
Darmstadt-I found the last ingredient with
which DR.. Shops Rheumatic Remedy was made
o perfected. dependable prescription. Without
that last Ingredient 1 successfully treated many.
many cases of Rheumatism; but now. at last ituni-
formly cures all durable cases OF this heretofore
much dreaded disease. Those sand-like granular
wastes. found in Rheumatic Blood. seem TO dissolve
and pass away uneer the action Of this remedy ~
freely rs does sugar when added to pure water.
And then. when dissolved. these poisonous wastes
freely pass from the system. and the cause Of
Rheumatism is gone forever. There is now no
real need-no actual excuse TO suffer longer with
out help. We sell. and in confidence recommend
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

Since the latest and possibly the
last decision Of President Roosevelt
that he will not again run for Pres
dent there comes up a field of Repub-
lican aspirants for the office, among
whom are mentioned Jos. 3. Foraker,
VIM. II. Taft, Jos. G. Cannon, Chas.
II. Hughes, Chas. w. Fairbanks, and
possibly others, including, of course,
the ever-popular dark horse"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

A Rings Dyspepsia Tablet after
each meal overcomes indigestion, dys-
pepsia and other stomach ills. Two
days trial free. Ask our dealer. Sold
by z. WAYNE Griffin & Bro. diff
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

in China, when a roadway becomes
so rough as to be almost impossible,
they do not repair it, but make their
carts heavier by Strengthening them.
In sheer self-defense, will Ohio coun-
" people have TO adopt this plan?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

II is said that He that giveth to
the poor, lendeth to the Lord What
a splendid time, just about now, to
make a few humble loans,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

II is not always the fellow with
the bright future, nor yet the prom
ising" young man, but simply the
fellow who delivers the goods who
gets there hard and strong these days.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

We wish to warn the people ofHart-
ford and Ohio county that the most
famous night rider of all time will in
all probability visit them next Tues
day night. We have exclusive infor-
nation in the matter. Old folks, be
on the lookout! Little folks, lie low!
Be prepared for Santa Claus
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

II most of US could treasure up all
the advice given us and sell it after
awhile at the value which the givers
estimated 1t at, We would no doubt
be rich-very rich.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

Wonder how it would do to star
the fashion of tipping the wives in.
stead OF the walters?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

Don't forget the little ones who only
zee Santa Claus at distance-through
the window pane.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18
For Rent.

4 new five-room house in Hartford
Good we'll and lot. For terms write
or telephone Z. w. Patterson,
. stiff Rochester, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

Remember the poor children with
the empty stocking.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

After all the Presidency seems to be
merely a hypothetical question.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

I'm his speech at the court house in
Hartford, during the last campaign,
Candidate Wilson strongly arraigned
the Democratic administration ofKen-
lucky for creating new offices, among
which ne named, specifically, that of
Fire Marshal He made all sorts Of
fun of this office. But behold the
sequel, One of the first appointive
offices Of the State to be gobbled
up by one of the leading spielers
against It, o. tempora! o, mores,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

Since the election, for purposes as
aimless as they are wanton, there
have been many TO malign the name
and criticise the actions of Gov.
Beckham during the period of his in
cumbency of office. Perhaps Gov.
Beckham has made mistakes. Per-
haps he has been rather selfish in
furthering his own interests, while
endeavoring to preserve the party
organization. Let us concede this.
II is politics the world over.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-12-18

15TINIEAS~D~>
Comes but and make special feature of
Santa Claus the with Presents
for all humanity, that will bring to the recipients
"a MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
VERNON.

T. +. Stockweu injured his foot last
week while at work near the ferry to
Hinsdale
Little Evelyn Brooks is spending a few
days in Brattleboro with her aunt. Miss
Frances Cutler.
a. G. Barnes, George X. Stebbins and
John T. Wright We're appointed license
commissioners by Judges Worden and
Pier last Friday
Will Heard has resumed work as fire
man on the Central Vermont railroad.
though still lame from the injury re-
ceived nearly month ago.
Miss Lillian Stebbins has gone to Fitch
burg for brief respite from her anxiety
and care of her mother, who is more com
Portable at the present time.
Vernon Grange received an official visit
last Saturday evening from Deputy II. w.
Sargent, who was accompanied by Mrs.
Sargent and Worthy Master Spaulding
and wife of Protective Grange.
Eugene Tyler received a painful in
jury to his eye last Monday. while driving
a steel wedge at the steam mill a
splinter of steel flew from the wedge
and entered the eyeball near the pupil.
and it was feared it would result in
loss of the sight DIR. Gorham removed
the splinter on Tuesday and thinks the
sight will be saved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

Henry d. Holman. surveyors OF lumber;
Henry W. Taylor and Joseph H. Watson
measurers Of wood and bark. Leo Delphy
sealer of weights and measures; William
c. Smith. constable. Charles +. keyou
treasurer; Frank o. Packard. collector Of
taxes. also police officer; Stephen II.
Packard, janitor Of town buildings; Rob
ert \ Weeks chief engineer of the fire
department; Warren u. Holman. LIST as
sistant: Fred \. Latham 2d assistant;
willard O. J. Martin. Sd assistant and
Clarence y. Fay ith assistant.
Harry Edwin Jeffords. son Of Mrs.
j. w JeTords of this town, and Miss
Jessie Inez GetChell Of Plymouth were
united IN marriage AT the home Of the
bride by Rev. T. G. +. Dorion Thursday,
March H. The young couple were at
tended 10y Miss Blanche Stedman and
Frank W. Jefords OF this village. brother
OF the groom Mr.. Jeftords is a graduate
OF our high school and lived here until
few years ago. For the past three
years he has been employed in a
Plymouth drug store. The bride is a
stranger in this town but the groom has
many friends here. who unite In wishing
the newly married pair much happiness
and prosperity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

Easter and our Easter" by the chill
dren in the evening.
+. r. Franklin. who has taken charge
Of the Shaw farm on Putney meadows
several years. will leave this spring on
account of the sale of the property and
will remove with his family to the Thomp-
son Basin farm i'm Bellows Falls to sue
coed John Patterson.
Mr. Stacey moved his sawmill from
the Henry Warren lot to the farm of sid
ney Bailey at East Putuey. where he has
taken the job Of saving out the lumber
for G. w. Adams. who has bought the
pine there and has drawn the logs from
several wool lots to that place.
The lecture and sugar supper was not
largely attended on account of the Sc
we're storm but those who ventured out
were repaid MIR. Mathison is a pleas
ing speaker and the views he presented
with the stereopticon were instructive
New maple syrup made that morning was
served on snow at close Of the entertain
ment.
Mrs Sarah Ashenden Of Dorchester
Miss Fanny Washburn Of Boston, Mr. and
Mrs. Hall OF Springfield. Mass, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leach of Hinsdale. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Marden of Londonderry were in
town to attend Mrs. Taft's funeral Four
great-nephews were Bearers =. Bailey,
Putney; Charles Bailey. Springfield; p. r.
RanneY. Westminster West and Mr..
Marden of Londonderry.
The Woman's Relief corps and Grand
Army post gave a reception Saturday
evening i'm honor Of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
p. Sawyer who will leave soon to make
their home i'm Washington. D. G. They
We're presented with silver berry spoon
and meat fork. the presentation speech
being made by Mrs. Annie b II. Harris.
Mrs. Sawyer has been an enthusiast site
worker in the corps and will be greatly
| missed
Harold Wood, who harnesses his dog.
Carlo, and bitches him to "a sled with
shafts, recently drew with him one half
ton of coal from the high school build
ing to the town hall. They made several
| trips and Carlo was as proud and happy
| as possible. expressing his pleasure by
barking and wagging his tail. He had to
run very fast going down the hill to keep
| out Of the way of the load. but he did not
shirk his duty when he had to do a little
| hard pulling up grade to the hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
THE PUTNEY COLUMN
Mrs Abby S Taft.

...s. t.. passing Of Mrs. Abby 5. Taft,
has lost one of her oldest and
loved and respected citizens. After
$50, r..s of illness she passed away
.. at the home of Deacon c. r.
early ON the morning of March
Bio. last illness was apparently free
,..|. and she was full of peace and
FOB submit herself to the divine
. Following prayer at the home OF
.- prouty funeral services were held
.lI home at the Washburn place at
....s ON Tuesday. Rev. Mr.. Morey Of
....rs E. II. Miller sang two of Mrs
....- fayorito hymns. Lead, Kindly
..t" and Nearer my God to Thee.
.r.. burll was in Mount Pleasant Gene
..hv snow Haynes was born in Land
.....,. October 8. 1914. Her parents were
i...4n Hllch and Abel 5. Haynes. when
. was hut six years Of age her father
. and she came to Putney to live with
...- Grandmother Haynes. She attended
H.. district school and helped her grand
-..I,r who was not in good health.
r..., she taught school in Putney village
... ~ West hill At one time she was
private instructor in the Rev. Amos
.t.r.s family When she was % years
a.. .H, was married to Cncinnatus Taft
..t went to live at what is now the
ly.-rburn place. This has ever since
I..r her home. except that for the last
few wears she lived during the winter
months at Deacon G. f. Prouty's. She
f.f one daughter, Ellen. who became the
vIt. Of John :. Washburn, and who died
I'm 1875. Mr. Taft died in 1864 and thus all
those nearest and dearest to her We're
taken away from her while she was still
a Young woman.
Mrs Taft became a member of the
CONGREGATIONAL church in 1885 and always
took the deepest interest in the affairs
AMI welfare of the church. She gave lib
orally Of her means to church and mission
work and was for a long time a teacher in
-r. sunday school. When advancing
wears prevented her attendance she took
charge of the home department Of the
SCHOOL Up to the very last she was in
t,r.sted in current events and in all
good work everywhere. She was a most
loyal friend and possessed those rare and
sterling qualities that made her a shining
example Of noble Christian womanhood
Her life was most unselfish and helpful
and she was one who was loved and ad-
mirai by everyone who knew her. Dur
ing her last years though feeble and with
failing sight, she showed the same cour-
ac, cheefulness and unfailing charity for
others which had always been character
of an the Christian virtues and always
was great source of inspiration to those
around her.
Though Aunt Abby" lived a quiet
simple life, her influence was widespread
and always for good. and her memory and
example will always be blessed. \ Ions
life we'll spent and full of service fol
others and for her Master-that is hel
record.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

Don O. Butterfeld was in Wardsboro
Saturday.
Mrs. + II. Baker gave a whist party
on Wednesday afternoon.
O. r Butterfield is in Nebraska to be
absent about two weeks.
Harry Grimes and two friends Of
Springfield are in town for short visit
viii Macdonald is home for short va
cation from Brown university. Providence.
Il. l.
\ special town meeting has been called
to take up the matter Of repairing the
town hall
Some Of the farmers have begun sugar
ing but the quantity made thus far has
been very smaG.
George II. streeter the popular butcher
and marketman, has bought the Bowkei
lot Of l.. W. Boyd.
O. F. Howe, II. D. Allen, f. II. Baker,
and C. NJ Russell were in Brattleboro
Monday on business.
II. L. Hotchkiss had the misfortune to
break his leg Tuesday night Mrs. Hotch-
kiss is i'll with grip.
Ivy and Vera Macdonald went to Island
Pond, Vt. Thursday TO remain during
the summer with their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. II. y. Webster.
The w. A. Choate Manufacturing COM
pany is contemplating moving the
finishing department from their factory to
the red barn on the depot grounds.
John King died at II. f. Hotchkiss's on
Monday from pneumonia. His brother OF
Rochester Vt, was here on Thursday To
take charge OF the body. The burial was
in Brattleboro.
Henry F. Wheeler has moved to the
house recently bought OF the Deerfield
! River company. Mr.. Wheeler was one OF
the prominent citizens of Nottingham and
We are very glad to have him come to this
| town.
At present We are without a deputy
sheriff, constable or police officer In
| view of frequent disturbances and sew
eral DRINKS on the street. it would seem
that it would be a good plan to have an
officer in sight.
Mills Brown will occupy the house re-
Gently bought by him on West Main
street and Tanis Courtemanche will move
! to Mrs. Boyd's house on South River
| street Mr.. Porter moving to the new
| house on East Main street
Henry D. Allen, accompanied by c. d
| Spencer Of Shelburne Falls, Mass, is il
| New York buying goods for the store OF
North River street, which will be opened
for business as soon as the stock of mer-
chandise belonging to Guy o. Howe &
co. is sold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd s Crafts gave
st. Patricks party Saturday evening t
| about 40 Of their friends. The colo
| scheme was carried out in green decora
! tions. The game was whist and NJ. \
Brown and Mrs. Henry T. Mann won tn
first prizes Delicious refreshments wer
served and the evening was one of mucl
pleasure.
In addition to the eight or ten frs
| class insurance companies already repre-
scented by c, NJ. Russell. he has recent,
taken the agency Of the Shawnee Fir
| Insurance company of Topeka, Kans
which company has been regularly admit
ted TO Vermont and other New Englan
states and is justly regarded as one o
the best companies in the field. F. II
Burnham of Rutland is the general agent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
JACKSONVILLE.

Miss Ethel Boyce is at work for c. A.
Faulkner.
Mrs. Miranda Faulkner is visiting in
Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell were in
COlrain the first of the week.
Miss Alice Boyd, who has been confined
to her bed some time, is more comforta-
BILE.
Mrs. Joanna E. Edwards has sold her
place at the lower end of the village to
w. f. Bartlett.
Halbert E. Stetson, who has been so
very sick, has so far recovered as to be
outdoor occasionally.
George w. Fairbanks was at L. w.
Fairbanks in Colrain several days on
account of the death of Mrs. l.. w. Fair
banks last week.
Our sugar season has taken cold, so
as to be in the fashion. Very many peo-
pie are suffering with that distemper.
Ellie w Corkins of Athol is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Corkns.
Robins and bluebrds were reported here
Monday.
There was a large and sympathetic
gathering of neighbors and friends at the
funeral of Edwin S. Allard at the home
of his parents Monday afternoon. Rev
l. II. Beeman officiated. Carl Wheeler
and Edna Willard sang. The Knights OF
Honor attended in a body. Many friends
were present from distance. The buria
was in the family lot in Whitinghan
cemetery. one thing that happened tC
make the services very sad was the fact
that the two brothers and four sisters Of
the deceased were all confined TO bed by
! sickness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
WHITINGHAM.

Myron A Bickford, formerly of this
town. now of Springfield, Mass. goes 10
Philadelphia this week to attend the an
nual concert, convention and banquet OF
the American Guild of Banjoists. Mando-
linists and Guitarists, OF which he is pres
ident At this concert Mr. Bickford will
conduct an orchestra of so teachers.
gathered from all parts of the country,
which will play one Of his compositions,
and will play. himself, in another num-
Der. Mr.. Bickfords musical activities
cover a wide range. as he directs sew
eral orchestras and mandolin clubs. plays
a church organ. plays viola in the Spring
field Symphony orchestra. besides ar
ranging the music for several college
mandolin and glee clubs and conducting a
large class of private pupils on various
instruments
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

Carducci, the Italian poet, is dead. At
the same time that President Roosevelt
received the Nobel peace prize Carducci
was crowned king of contemporary liter
allure, receiving the Nobel prize for that
department. Carducci's work is but little
known in America,
Arthur P. Green Of New York and
Charles p. Roher of Philadelphia. two
we'll dressed men, were held up at the
pier by customs officials at New York
Sunday on arrival Of the Hamburg Amer
lean liner America. and were asked
whether they had anything dutiable to
declare. They professed innocence at
first, but finally gave up diamonds valued
at S35, 900. The gems were Sewed into
their clothing. The diamonds had been
stolen abroad and the men will be held
to await directions of British officers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
Our nattIeshIps out Of pate

From excellent authority it is learned
that the United States must build an en-
The present fighting fleet must be put out
of commission and new one substituted,
composed of up-to-date warships, that Is,
If we are to retain our position among
the worlds great powers. II you expect
to regain health you must first see that
the stomach and digestive organs are
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their work. for 1t is through this source
that you receive your health and strength.
The famous Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

stephen +. Boynton celebrated his
lO4th birthday anniversary March II at
his home in South Deerheld. Mass. He
had to earn his own living after he was
six years old. when he was bound out as
chore boy
The bill in the interests Of the Union
Water Power company Of Lewiston.
which asked for authority to lower the
waters Of Rangeley lakes, several feet,
was defeated by the narrow margin OF Is
10 IS in the Maine Senate. The preserva-
tinn Of the lakes is spoken Of as the
most important matter before the legis-
lature in many years, and that is en-
phasized by Senator Sewall Of Sagadahoc,
who in the debate called the lakes the
last asset Of the people, and declared that
If the timber lands and water power had
not been FILTERED away, ii would now not
be necessary for Maine, in order to secure
an income To pay its bills, to have to re-
sort TO the disagreeable business Of selling
franchises TO foreign corporations which
have no right to live