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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-13

FOR SALE--Farm, containing ~ acres one
half mile from Wiiliamstown village. VIII
keep COWS. buildings very good with run
ming water. Price right For a hotter de-
sciiption inquire at the +. b. Cate Real rs
tate office, Bolster Block. Barre, VI, 9stf
FOR sAIE-Hotel on the main line Of the
Central Vermont railroad Contains ls sleep
ing rooms, dining room seats "a. bath ROOM
electric lights. furnace, running spring water.
House has piazza on three sides one acre OF
land. Barn has 10 stalls and two box stalls
good sire carriage room. (Per sohal.) Four
horses. top huggiest surrey, ? open buggies
4 express wagon, / traverse sleigh~4 single
sleighs, @ new / two-seaGed sleigh. single
harnesses and two double harnesses robes,
blankets, etc., all ia good repair. Inquire az
Gates Real Estate Agency, Bolster Block
Barre, VT 70tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-13
POULTRY

LAYING HENS FOR sALE--5o Rose Comb
Rhode Island Reds 81 sl.0O each Inquire q
y. 81. Lyon. s71u
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-13
Notice to Tax Payers of the
City of Barre, VT.

The City Council have placed in my hands
for collection a tax bill amounting TO two dol-
lars and fifty mine cents ON a dollar OF the
grand list of the City and forty days from the
date OF this notice, wiz August l0th 1907, is
the limit Of time in which you have 70 pay the
same to me.
II not paid on or before that date there viii
be added to said tax bill the fees for cole stion
as provided by law
JAMES MACKAY, City Treasurer.
Dated at City Of Barre VT, July Ind, 1907.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-13

WANTED Good farm hand for four months.
Good wages. Lewis N. Seayer, Williamstown,
VI 95t6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-13

WANTED Experienced quarrymen, also
blacksmith. Apply 20 Dudley Sterling, Web
steryille, VI. Tel, 227-22. 9et3
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-13

NANTED--A letter cutter, at once, at the
Excelsior Granite company plant. a6f
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-13

WANTED--A polisher Asteady Job for the
right man, and none but ilrst-ciass men need
apply. The u. b. l.. Granite Co., East
Barre, 97t6'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-13

WANTED Two frst-class granite cutters to
go to Ohio. win pay $3.50 TO the right men.
Apply 70 J.. A. Martinson. sSt6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-13

work Apply CLAUS johnson, I Laurel street,
Barre. a9t6a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
SHOWERS GALORE


The approaching nuptials OF Miss Mil
drsd Reed and Sumner Wilson which will
occur on Thursday. Feb. IA, St. Valsn-
tines day. hays stirred her many friends
to great activity the past few days and
tho bride to bs has been greatly in svi-
dencs in q number Of functions which
have recently taken place.
Mrs. Byron r. Brown and Mrs. Earl
Vincent entertained a company of Young
ladies' on Tuesday evsning at the home OF
Mrs. Brown. in honsL Of the approaching
marriage OF their sister. Miss Mildred
Reed. 1t was an evening OF hearts and
the decorations were beautiful in hearts
carnations and smilsI. Hearts was also
the game Of the evening. played at five
tables and q mest merry and happy time
was enjoyed. The guests. who were al
warm. personal frisnds OF Miss Reed
showersd her with gifts both numerous
and beautiful. showiag the warm place
which she holds in thsir hearts. A fine
several eovrss lunch tas served and thu
closed one Of the several social events o
the week. leading up % the marriage
one OF Bsldines most popular younl
aides.
Wednesday, evening Mrs. Sscord IN,
Miss Msrl Stall entertained the Sunda
school class OF which Miss Reed 10
member and gave her kitchen Shove
at the home Of Rev. snd Mrs. 4. Sseorc
whers 4 number Of the articles 20 essen
tal to the we'll arranged kitchen wsr
graeiously showsrsd upon her.
This evening at ths.boms OF her frisn'
Mrs. Vsrn Divine, . prs-nuptial part
will bs given by Mrs. Divine and Mis-
Mable Robinson and the present arrange
for the occasion 10 . dozen solid sly'
teaspoons. the gift Of = number OF HI
most intimate frisndss
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07

son Homer Cook in Smyrna Monday aged
6z years. .
The deceased was one Of the pionsrs OF
this section and grand good man having
lived in Smyrna for about so years.
His father was brother Of Rufus Cook
who settled at Cooks Corners in an early
day and was one Of family Of six brothers
and five sisters all of whom are dead sx-
ceot one brother Elmer Cook OF this City
and two sisters.
Mr.. Cook was an excellent citizen and
highly respected, he always took an IN
terest in the better part Of social llfs o'
the community. and ever ready to respond
to a call in a time of need. Ths funeral
was held in the Baptist church OF wnior
he was a loyal member. Rev D. Z
Hills OF Gresnvile officiating. At his re-
oues, Deck Hoppough and wife and Mrs
Geo Hoppough and son Clayton sang som'
OF his fayorite hymns. His remains wsf'
AIKEN TO Ashley cemetery and laid to rest
by the side OF those Of his wife who diec
about rs years ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
SENIORS ENTERTAIN
Give Fine Banquet at Hotel b@ioins
In Honor of Juniors

Give Fine Banquet at Hotel b~idins
In Honor of juniors
The senior class Of the High School en-
tsrtained the juniors Friday evening at .
BANQUET in Hotel Belding. There are
eirhtsen members Of the 'oz class and
TWENTY-FIVE members Of tho coming class
Of 'os. and when they came together on
this occasion there was lively and de-
lghtful time. The rooms were decorated
with the High school colors. orange ano
black. and q neat program was carried
out in the parlor in which the High sehooi
ouartstte. Messrs. Mann, Altsnbsrg, Wag-
nsr and Stanton sang two selsetions;
Miss Florence Wagner fine solo and tho
Misses Imogens Ireland and Cnsr'e
campbsll played an instrumental duet on
the piano.
SalamaQundi was the prominent game
Of the evening and it afforded the young
people very much amusement.
The banquet was called at . O'CLOCK
and the company sat down to ono OF Inc
L
fine spreads for which Hotel Beldlng is
noted ard for a couple Of hours there was
a taste Of good things in abundance. both
for the physical and intellectual part OF
man. Miss Imogsns Ireland had the I'M
portant position of toastmistress and che
| certainly did herself much credit in dirse-
ting the program Of tossts.
Melvin Wagner gave the juniors 'n'
heartisst and best address OF weleom'
they ever received and Miss Garcs bsiio'
responded in a very fitting and pleasing
way.
George spsnesr's subject was. "Wha
Was, Is. and Will Be-" Leonard How
discussed, "Our Girls; Maude hem
Heroes and Heroinss Of B. II. >.
t Cherie Csmpbsll. "Our Boys; Elms
, Nash, Glass Spirit, and Florence rishs
Air Ships" Each one showed them
y selves masters OF their subjects and eoai
r intersperse spirit. wit and humor IN iarR
Quantities. The reception was fine on
t and long to be remembered.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
TIL. Fox was Captured.

Tho sly old fox which has been giving
some Of the farmers northwest OF the city
troubls in the line Of catching their fowls
has at last come to grief, Jahn E. Taylor
and son caught him over near Jay
Cooleys last Saturday. He gave them
a long chase the day before through fields.
woods and barnyards and they finally
"holsd" him. After digging pit near
the entrance OF the hols they set stss
traps and covered ths entrance 90 that il
would Be impossible for him to make hi'
escape and he was soon captured. Th'
animal was good sizsd one but had onl,
three good legs having evidently lost ont
foot in = trap some time ago, but never
thslsss he was = foxy" fox.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
They Played Pedro.

The Modern Woodmen gave a peoro
party at their hall last evening for their
msmbsrs and wives and quite number
syailsd themselves Of the opportunity OF
being present Mr.. and Mrs. John EN-
mons carried off the honors of the eve
ming while the consolation prizes were ac-
cordsd to Mrs. Will 30 "les and Chester
Mcpherson. At the close OF the session
luncheon Of fried cakes and coffee wa'
served and all retired to their homes gIac
OF the opportunity of being present. Or
Wednesday evening, Feb. 20. another
party will be given and it is hoped that
uoodly number will be in attendance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
WERE PIONEERS
OF GRATTAN
Have Lived I'm Township Over
Sixty Years
oliver I. watkins and Wife Came
when Michigan Was Wilderness
Both In Coed Health.

In Grattan township on the old farm
where Jared Watkins settled sixty two
years ago now lives two sturdy pioneers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver |. Watkins in their
coy and pleas ant home near that OF their
son, Hilton J. Watkins.
Mr.. Watkins came with his father,
Jared Watkins, from Yates county, N. Y,
sixty-two years ago last October and has
ever since lived on the farm.
His wife. Miranda Murray, came to
Vsrgennes year earlier and settled with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Murray,
on fine farm on the banks Of Murray
lake. They were married ffty-five years
ago on February 9th at the home OF the
bride by Justice of the Peace Franklin
Keenith long since passed away having
trodden the journey through cloud and
sunshine tasting the vicissitudes of pionee
living in all its phases and are now round
ing out their declining years in happiness
and the knowledge of we'll spent life.
Two children were born to them, Hilton
J. Watkins, living on the old farm and
Mrs. Alvin S. Dimmlok, OF this city, three
grand children and two great grand child
rem are also OF the Watkins family and all
live within six miles of the grand parents,
Mrs. Watkins was &c years old Jan. / /,
| 'o7. and Mr.. Watkins z5 on the 9th Of
the same month. He came to Michigan
by boat from Buffalo to Chicago thence to
Grand Haven and up Grand river to
Grand Rapids where his father bought
yoke OF oxen and drove through the al
most unbroken wilderness to the future
home in Grattan township requiring two
days TO make that part of the tedious
journey Of three weeks from Buffalo.
They came by way of the Manitou Islands
and Fort Mackinaw and at every stopping
place the passengers would get off the
boat and help carry on wood to keep the
sngins going as that was the only fre
used in those days. they we're allowed &c
cents an hour for this work.
Mr.. Watkins was made a member o
the Masonic fraternity in 1862 and bott
are loyal members of the Eastern Stal
Chapter and also charter members of the
grange which was organized thirty years
ago. He has always taken an active
part in the township politics as a republi
can having held every office but two be-
ing surper ylsors 5 times and has neve
missed voting at any election since he be
came 2l years old. Five years ago thi
venerable and much loved couple cele
brated their golden wedding and host G
their friends and neghbors took occasio
to make the event a pleasant one. The
are now enjoying life and are in excellen
health.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
valentine Party.

The young ladies who have been meet
inu with Rev and Mrs. Baynton Tuesday
evenings will give pretty valentine party
and sale at the Vincent store Saturday
afternoon and evening, Feb. 9. Many
pretty novel. and inexpensive valentines
will be offered for sale and chocolate anc
waters will be served. Hearts will bs
fishsd for and sought after and provided
for all. Everyone is cordially invited anc
. pleasant evening assured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
Meeting of Eas, o,sco Earmor.' Ciab

Meeting of East Otisco Tarmors' CiaD
The East Otisco Farmers club met
Friday, Feb /, at the residence OF mr.
and Mrs. M. L. Howe Dinner was
served to nearly seventy people After
dinner the meeting was called to order oy
President John D. Strain. Mrs. aired
Benedict was appointed chairman OF the
program committee for the ensuing year
A short program was given including ~
address by tho retiring president y "
Cooper. Tho subject for discussion was
The American Society Of Equity whef
was led by J. D. Strain. A number to
arguments pro and con were given but tn'
general opinion SCENE. not TO favor TIT
society though everyone Acknowledges
that the farmers must cooperate IN ords
To enforce Justice toward theu.
A number OF visitors were Prssen
among them were Rev. and Mrs. Msss
OF Belding and Mr.. and Mrs. waite
J Reeves OF Cooks Corners. Rev. msss
extended a cordial invitation to the mem
bers OF the club TO hold their next meetln
4 at the Church OF Christ in Bslding whlc
was readily and thankfully accepted
1 The meeting viii be held Friday, March
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
Adyertised Letters.

The following is the list OF letters re-
naming unealled for in the Beldin9 post
office February 4, 1907.
Mr.. VIM. Bigelow, Mrs. Clara Barnes,
Miss Margaret Conklin 2, Mr.. Angus
Clausant, Miss Grace Gould, Mrs. Alfred
Jewell, Mr.. Albert Nellie, Mr.. James Nc
Caskili, Mr.. n. E. Nichols, A. Rogers
Miss Lila Rassmission, Miss Louise
Richardson, Mr.. VIM. z. Spencer, Mr.
Wilbur Smith, Albert Smith, Mrs. Edith
Smith. Matilda Tupper, Miss Mary D
Thomas 2, Mr.. Teddy Nohl, Mr.. n. II
Williamson, Miss Ida Wunch, Mr.. Charley
wornsr, Mrs. Leroy Wellington.
D. &. Wilson, Postmaster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
veteran Editor Dead.

Chas. n. Cowdin Of Rockford, editor
md proprietor Of the Rockford Register
died in that place Monday aged rs years
He founded the Register thirty-flve years
ago and was the father Of Chas. R. Cow
din, formerly Of this city now OF Detroit
and n. Earl Cowdln OF Rockford.
The decedent was veteran OF tn'
Civil War and respected citizen. beslde
his two sons he leaves devoted wife.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07

Rev. C z. MaYiield OF Detroit has been
called to the pastorats by the Baptist
denomination Of this city. He preached
two very effective sermons Sunday ano
in the evening at the close OF the meeting
the members Of the church were calico
together and it was decided at once u
give him call at a salary OF sl ZOO pei
year and the parsonage.
1t is expected that he will accept INT
call and move his family here SOON
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
A NJ u s E NJ E n L s
Fatal Fire.

In Msmated the local talent play
which is to be given at the opera house
next Monday and Tuesday Nights, Feb.
IL and l2, will be seen great fire scene
showing both inside and outside of house
all in flames with the firemen in opera
ton also desperate thunder storm scene
when large ship is wrecked. 1t will
without doubt be the greatest local talent
play ever seen in our city. 1t is under the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
FOUR PIONEERS
ANSWER CALL
one by One Early Settlers are Cav"
cred To Their Patterson uch
sickness still Abounds.
Mrs. Cynthia Luce.

~
Mrs Cynthia A. Luce died at the homo
of her daughter. Emelins Luce weaver
Ian. 81 at the advanced age OF 95 years
Tho deceased came TO Onsco in very
.,,lv dav she was a sister OF the late
Abnsr Wright and Mrs. G. A. Philips
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon
at the N. E. church Rev. J. W. Sheehan
officiating who read the following obituary
AID preached fine sermon.
CYNTHIA A Wright, daughter OF Heze-
kiah and Elizabeth Wright, was born
Sept. IL. 1918, in Pittstown, Renseliar
Co. Y. where her childhood and youth
were passed. Shs was OF family OF Ii
children but two Of whom survlys.
In 1880 she was married to Geo. A.
r. Luce with whom she lived a long and
happy LIE until his death which took place
in 1889. Four children blessed their
home. James H., Chss. Wright Luce.
Emslins Weaver with whom shespent her
last wears and Mrs. Henrette Green who
proceeded her to the better land 20 years
ago.
She came with her family to Mich. IN
1857 and settled in North Disco on what
il now known as the Staley farm. Al the
age OF 2z she was converted and loIneo
the Msthodst church in which fellowship
shs continued faithful until she was called
70 the Church Triumphant. During ner
last years while physical inflrmltlss kept
her from the house Of Gsd. she was
strong i'm her christian faith, "She knew
in whom she had believed and trusted
Him for daily grace. She passed peace
fully away Jan. 81. 1907. aged so years
4 months and 8 DAYS
Henry Fabsr.
Henry Fabsr, an old and highly respect
cd resident Of NJ rism died Thursday, jan
usry 81. aged nsasly z6 years. he set
tied there abont 40 years ago and hA'
bsen ono Of the prosperous farmers sn'
good citizens OF that community.
The dscedent leaves bssides his wife
ono son Frank Faber. and one daughter
Mrs. Anpa Christ Of Wisconsin. Inc fun
sral was held in the church at Miriam o
Saturday, Rev. FIR. Zlnder officiating an
uany of his Old friends and neignoor
were present to pay their last respects I
tho deceased.
johanna Kohn.
The death Of Johanna kohn occurred
tho family residence in Keene Wednesda
morning at the age Of rs years.
she was born in Luxenburg German
in 1882 and came to America with NJ
narsnt. whom she was 5 years old.
In 1851 she married Anton Kohn
Albany, N. Y. and So years ago sh'
came to Michigan and settled at first
Cooks Corners then in 1860 came to t
farm in Kssne where she and her estir
able husband have since resided. honor
and respected by all who know them
Besides her husband now 81 years oI
two sons. ANTHONY NJ who lives on I
old farm and John Kohn OF East OTIS
and two daughters Mrs Geo Faber
Greenville. and Mrs. j M Laux.
Kssne. Tho funeral will be hsld Frld
at the Catholic church in Miriam at
o'clock a. m.
JoeIP Cook
Joel P. Cook died at the homo OF
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07

direction OF p. B. M. Garfield OF Buffalo
N. Y, who has the reputation OF giving
productions with Amatures which sur
pass many professional ones. It IS under
the auspices Of the K. OF Ps. and seats &C
m ..ls Friday. loa m. at Hotel Bel
ming and no one in our city should fail tc
see this great production.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07

We wish TO extend our heartfelt thanks
TO the kind friends and nsighbors for their
assistance to US in the sickness and death
Of our little boy, also for the beautiful
floral offerings. May Heaven reward
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Karshner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07

The Endeayors OF the Church of Christ
will serve S cent supper at the Wood
man hall Saturday, Feb. 9.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-07
Prohibition state Convention CaIle,

PrOhIbftfon Sthto NouVohtfou CHIIou
The Prohibition state convention will
meet in the Maeeabee Hall, lonis. Tues
day, February IL, with big mass meet
ing in the evening. Good speakers will b'
present and oil are invited 10 come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-25
HENRY MINIS BURIED.

Tuscumbia, Sept. 24.-(Special. )-The remains of Henry Mims, 8 young fire- man. 19 years old, on the Northern Alabama Railway, were inferred in this city today. Mims died from in jNries received near Spruce Pine Sat- urday,
 He was the fireman on the south bound passenger train which left Tus- cumbia early Saturday morning, and while in the rear of the tender, show cling coal to the front. the engine. which was running at a rapid rate, shot around a sharp curve, and Mims, losing his balance. pitched forward on to the ground. The engineer ran two miles before missing the fireman. and backed the train to where the body lay.
 Mims was carried to Jasper and then brought to Tuscumbia, his home, for burial.
 His parents are both dead. and he had been reared by Mrs. s. B Bradley of this city, who was made the bene- hciary of two accident insurance poli- cies carried by the young man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-25
STRANGER ILL IN CAR.
R. c. Arnold Is Being Cared for in De
 mOpoIis.

k6. eis ArmOtU hS nehn& CuFrd Aor hM De-
 mOpoIis.
 Demopolis, Sept 24--(special. )--R. C.. Arnold, who came to Demopolis with car containing two blooded horses and a couple of pointer dogs, from a Pennsylvania town. consigned to one of the proprietors of the Black War rior Lumber Company, was discovered in the car lying on some straw, quite i'll by the agent, Eugene Mckee. MT. Mckee summoned the company's surgeon and upon examination 1t was found that he/was suffering from a severe case of throat trouble which threatened pneumonia. He was con- veyed to room near the Black War rfor Lumber Company's plant and ev- erythtng possible Is being done by the physician to restore him to health.
 Geo. J. Michael has begun the erec- ten of residence on Main Street.
 Jim Peebles has secured the contract to erect the outhouses on Isidore Bley's lot on Walnut Street.
 Captain deMontmullen, who Is to put the new steamer on the Tombig- bee. the Sun, writes that on account of the equinox he was unable to get his steamer out Of Pensacola, but that he would leave for Demopolis just as soon as the weather permitted.
 The City Council has awarded the contract to George Wise to put down a cement pavement from the Demopolis Inn to the dump that leads to the wharf. At the point where the pave- ment ends the city will put down an elevated crossing of pssnk. where the street must be crossed. It is under stood that the city also intends to have the pavement run along the west side of Main Street. from Franklin to the school.
 Mrs. S. Funkenstein and daughter, Miss Corinne Funkenstein Afrs Flora Levy, Mrs. Morris Stern and nephew, Joe Morris Stern, Mrs. W. J. Brett enbach and son have returned from an extended visit to Petoslry, Mich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Atlanta Georgian has the follow ing concerning Miss Juliet Craik and Dr. Charles T. Pollard wnose mar : riage will take place on Octoper l u s:3o o'clock at St. toms Cnauch nei, havs many friends throughout the soutn wno will be interested in the announcement of their approaching marriage.
 Miss Craik.s pateTnal granataainness, was one of the most notable Episcopal ciersvu1en in the South. and her mater mai Rrandfather. the late pr. William O. Baldwin, of Montgomery. ranked with the distinguished medical men or Amarica. She is very charming and accomplished young girl. t.,.
 s'Dr. eollard is one of the promising vounr pfysicians of the South. He IS 4 son of the late Colonel Charles T :. Pollard. of Montgomery. who was a man of great prominence and distinc- tion in the social and business lie or the South"
 Mrs. T. J. Dinkins. who has been Sisiting her mother. Mrs. Minnie Knowles. has returned to her home Tn Dothan.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. J. Rice. who have been visiting MT. and Mrs. v. Az, ,,, Pensacola.
 Miss Lillian Hill has gone to Wasn. ington. where she will attend schooi this winter.
 Mrs. Cyrus Brown has gone to Selma to visit friends.
 Mrs Bertha Kohn has returned home after spending the summer m "auAe- sha and Chicago Beach.
 Mrs w. H. Seymour and Miss Ni-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-25

Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Flowers have re- turned after visit of five weeks to Atlantic City, Jamestown. Old Point Comfort and other places.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-25

MT. and Mrs. R. M Henderson and son. Bowen have returned from Lynch burg. where they went to enter their daughter, Miss Julia May. in Randolph Macon College