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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24

The late Harvey w. slsekmer,

One of the best known ana most highly
respected citizens Of Stock bridge, Harvey
Whiteomb Rlsekmsr, died al the home OF
his brother, Joel Blackmer, January iAth,
after a painful illness OF nVe months,
terminating in paralysis. ,oao
tie was born IN stoekbridge June 4, 1873,
ana has continuously resided there. tie
was the youngest OF hve children, thtee
sons and two daughters,
10 early life he was successful teacher
in this and surrounding towns, also one
year at MORA, y. Y, where he met Miss
Arvilla Curtis, 10 whom he was married
in June, lsti9 She died IN 1874, after
happy welded life OF live years. In 1891,
MIR. Blsekmer sold his farm IN stock
bridge and has since lived with his
brother, Joel Blaekmer,
In 1850 he was elected town assessor, ap
oftiee he held Tor several years, Al the
same time he was chosen Justice OF the
peace and continued in the office until his
death with the exception Of the two years
Of local option, he being strong advocate
OF prohibition. He represented the town
m the legislature OF iSS2; was trustee CT
the Belcher library at the time OF his death
aud of the public funds OF the town. lie
was an efficient officer OF the Uniyersalist
convention OF Vermont aud Province OF
Quebec and OF his home church.
Asa trustee OF finance, as town ana
state official, as worker in the church and
home, his services were performed with
faithfulness, thoroughness, loyalty and
devotion. lie possessed an excellent type
of character. His sterling personal quail
ties won the hearts OF the people.
In his death, the home, the community,
the church lose one OF their most earnest,
capable, conscientious friends.
lie il survived by his two brothers,
Lucian Blackmer, founder OF the Blaekmer
Home in Japan, now i'll in ST. Louis, and
Joel Blackmer, an esteemed citizen oil
Stock bridge.
The funeral services were at the
brothers home Wednesday afternoon. A
large number OF his sorrowing friends
were present and the beautiful flowers
were III emblems OF his life's purity. The
services were conducted by the under
taker, Martin Wyman. Appropriate solos
were sung by Mrs. Addie Gould. The
comforting word was spoken by Rev. V.
NJ. Mack
The beloved brother, upright in CONVEX
sation, unassuming in manner, pure IN
spirit, loyal TO everyone, "hath fought a
brave fight, finished his course, kept the
faith and henceforth there is laid up fol-
him crown OF righteousness" a crown OF
glory. Leaving behind the blessed
heritage OF truth, honesty and upright
ness, the spirit wings its flight away from
all earthly achievement on and ON To
the glorious heavenly victories.
The angel Of death with wings Of mercy came,
II brought 10 him the sweetest smile, no frown
His spirit lead away from earthly cross
ON to wondrous victory and the crown.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Rochester News.
L. NJ. HARVEY, Local Editor,


Mrs. John Church is improving slowly
John Marsh was in Randolph Friday lot
the day,
Charles Marsh was recently In Warren
for day.
Fred Martin was in Gaysville part OF
last week,
Nathan Kirby is quite i'll and confined
to the house.
Henry Liyermore OF New York has been
visiting relatives Ia town,
Mrs. Frank Kezer ard Anna. Marsh
were in Randolph last week
Louis Ryder and family were IN Gran
willie Sunday 10 visit his mother, Mrs'
Mrs, Fatima Chamberlain OF Stock
bridge came Friday to visit her daughter
Mrs, hezer.
MIR. Cleveland of Barnard commenced
driving stage Monday VIA the he'he'
mountain route.
W. q. Hodgkins OF Randolph Was IN
town Saturday for the remainder OF ms
household goods.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Henry Shipman have
been in Littlelon, n. H., visiting Mr. ano
, Mrs, Carl Martin.
John Howard has bought a lot OF r. A.
Kezer below the village and is to build a
house in the near future.
Samuel Williams and friend, Mr.. VIM
ing OF Brookline, Mass, were guests OF H.
l.. Pierce the first OF the week.
Frank Griswold OF Randolph was IN
town last week to ship a carload oil nara
wood lumber bought of Harvey 4 HUB
bard. -
| Miss White, the nurse who has been
caring for Miss Eunice Emerson, has re"
turned to Burlington and Miss Merrihew
came Friday to take her place.
The pasture owned by Alstine Parmen-
I ter and VIII Pember, formerly part oil
the Huzzy farm, has been sold to James
+ Cannon OF Mortified for the purpose OF
quarrying the granite.
| Mrs. Ira Buck died Sunday morning.
/ Her death was quite unexpected sltho'
/ she had bsen in poor health for the past
year. She was around about her work as
usual until the day before she passed
away. She left husband, who has much
sympathy Ia his sorrow. The funeral was
held at her late home Tuesday, Rev. w. f,
J Douglass officiating.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24

10 the chest as hot as the patient can bear.
Ia about ten minutes apply another ana
thus continue by reheating the poultlces,
aud IN few hours the patient will be out
OF danger. This remedy Is simple one
and the ingredients can be found in al
most any household, aud Ia eases where It
Is difficult 10 readily obtain physician Il
is certainly worth trying.
The Woodbury. Granite company have
lust closed the contract for furnishing the
cut stone for the erection OF a building by
the American Bank Note Co. ON Wall
street Ia New York city. The building
viii be three or four stories high and be
built Of Bethel granite on the front and
two sides. Work has already been begun
on getting out the stone for this contract,
The contract price is about $4,000 and he
stone will I'M about seventy-tive cars,
The prospect is that IL will all be hauled
by team from the quarries, as is being
done now by the Woodbury. company
The Bethel Granite railway falls short
about u quarter Of mile in distance and
about one hundred feet In level OF reaching
the Woodbury. quarries, and there does
not seem to be a very practical route to
reach the Woodbury. quarry on account oi
the Ellis quarry lying between.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
ROBINS SON.

Herman Ford of Granville was at j. o.
Robinson's last week.
Elijah Baker and Leslie Chamberlain of
Stock bridge were at Maurice Luces Satur-
day.
Miss Carolyn Simonds has been in
Brandon and Whiting several days re-
Gently.
Mrs. Rebecca Tyler, who is living in
Forestdale this winter, has recently been
spending several days with her daughter,
Sylvia Tyler.
Mrs Gardner Emery of Bethel was here
last week to help care for her mother, Mrs
Henry Perkins, who was quite ill, but is
much better at this writing.
Joseph Carter died Sunday morning from
injuries received while bobbing logs in the
woods the day before. The funeral was
held at Brandon Wednesday forenoon
He left wife and eleven children.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
EAST RRoOkFlELD.

Mrs Phil Seymour is on the sick list.
Nellie Davis Of Chelsea is working for
Tom Martin.
Mr.. Jackson, who has been very ill, is
better at this writing.
Guy Newell received an injury to his
arm last Sunday evening lille leading an
animal.
Mrs. Huntington and w. Fl. Richardson
OF Barre spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
F. ID. Richardson.
The oyster supper last week Friday
evening, given by the gentlemen. was a
success, both socially and financially.
The young people of East Brookfeld are
to give minstrel show at the village hall
Friday evening, Feb. 1. There will be
promenade after the show. The proceeds
are for the Masonic lodge
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Fate Had Other Plans

Senator Beveridge, Of Indiana, once
entered a competitive examination for
appointment to West Point and lost
ais opportunity for becoming a great
soldier because he laughed at an mon.
perfume moment in the examination
ana was fined several points for in.
aeeorous conduct. The successful a.
PFaat for the place Senator Beveridee
aspired to fill was Capt. Austin Has.
Iass brown, who died in 1908.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
LiLLlEyiLl.E.

Mrs. Mary Thayer is having the prevail
ing distemper.
Matte Dyke froze her toes coming home
from school last week
Bingham Caswell il on the sick list,
threatened with pneumonia.
Mrs. Jessie Noble returned home
Wednesday after spending week visiting
friends in Windsor
Mrs. Hattie Dean Rogers is better of the
painful carbuncle, but is suffering with
the prevailing distemper. Mrs. Cynthia
Hoisington is still caring for her.
Mrs Nettie Brown returned home Sat
urday after several weeks stay with her
son, Scott, in Springfield, Mass. Her
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
WEST sRookEIELn.

The creamery ice house is being filed
this week.
Mr., and Mrs. Horace Wakefield were in
Randolph Center Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. p. II. Chadwick visited
Mr.. and Mrs. 9. /. Frink last Thursday.
Lewis and George Wakefield are siek
with the distemper chat so many are suf
fering from at present.
Sherwood Christopher has been sick for
a week, but Thursday afternoon he was
taken worse, threatened with pneumonia,
DR.. Ellis was called and he is gaining now.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Buns Losing Favor

Only 100000 "hot-eross bnn,.
were consumed In London an ~,
Friday indicating the dying ami !.
thN custom. The eross-bun Is ~
modern equivalent of the cakes s,,s.
In honor of the Saxon goddess Eos,,s
from whose name the word F,s,.,
comes. Her worshlpers became Chris
tians, but. unwilling TO give nm n.
buns, compromised by making thsm
with a cross.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24

All OF the hatcheries OF British "a
lumoia have secured a fun supply !,
salmon spawn and by the erection !,
hsh ladders a very large district Ia.
been opened that had been cut on iren
the salmon for a number OF years
The number Of young salmon that Min
go TO the ocean this year will be IA,
greater than in any previous year ana
an exceedingly large run may be e1.
pected In 1907.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
New Art.

u tell you" said the tan man -.
the earroty whiskers, "the rh,as -
are getting wiser every day.
Il should say they are, renliaa !,
short man In tn, green suspenas''
Why, my laundryman has acinsW
taken up typography" '
you don't mean it,"
Yes, his specially now is buyn,,
designs on shirts. "-Chleaso na1a
News. ''
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
p. G. Chatiield is at home.

VIM. p. Smith is quite poorly.
p. {. Carly was in South Royalton Sat
urday.
George Spaulding is working at South
Royalton.
Wheatley Camp is having his hay
pressed and wood sawed.
Miss Norma Spaulding entertained the
Young Ladies' club Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. V. Allen went to Rut-
land Monday, where they are to visit
friends.
George Newell, who has been for some
time in Taunton, Mass, returned home
Friday night.
Cards have been received from Salem.
Mass, announcing the marriage Of Miss
Blanche Spaulding, oldest daugh liter OF r.
q. SPaulding OF this place, to Mr.. Percy l..
Symonds OF Lynn, Mass on Wednesday
Jan. 1G, 1907. Mr.. and Mrs. Symonds are
to make their home in Lynn.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Rajputana Reservoir.

One of the largest works Of mans
hands is the artificial lake, or reser.
voir, in India, at Rajputaut. This
reservoir, said to be the largest in the
world, known as the great tank Of
Dhebar, and used for irrlgating pur-
poses, covers an area Of 81 square
miles.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Have Pretty Women.

A recent traveller in Poland writes
that, in his view, Warsaw and London
have the most teautiful women in the
world The Polish girl Is said, rs a
rule, to have good taste to know how
10 blend colors artistically, and make
a graceful appearance.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
w. II. s. NOTES.

The Virgil class will have prose compo-
sition twice week until the end OF the
school year.
Kimball, '07, has been absent for several
weeks, assisting in the store during his
fathers sickness.
The sophomores held a class meeting
Friday afternoon and by a unanimous vote
decided not to accept the class pin made
for them by Quale Bros.
The Poverty social held by the seniors
Friday evening netted about 81. Miss
Mary Stearns and Christopher Arnold re-
ceived prizes for displaying more rags
than the others. About thirty boxes OF
lunch were auctioned off, after which Gill
sons orchestra furnished music for dane
ing.
DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS absolu tely cure
kheunalism ~ Nenrali.ia EniireIy yemrtahla 50 20
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
A Cara.

We, acknowledgment, do hereby agree to
refund the money on 50-cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it
fails to cure your cough. or cold. We also
guarantee q 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded.
q. NJ Miller, Bethel.
D. o. Goodno, Rochester.
H. G. Hubbard, Granville.
q. J. Stockwell, Hancock.
@. B. Fish, Stock bridge.
j. A. Chedel Il Co., Gaysviile.
w. p. Smith, East Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Benign Earthquake.

A New England newspaper Of l727
announced that "a considerable town
in this province has been so awak-
ened by the awful providence in the
earthquake that the women have gen
orally laid aside their hoop petit
coats"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
lightning Flashes.

Recent efforts TO measure the dura.
ton of flashes of lightning seem to
show that it is often as brief as one.
forty-thousandth part Of a second. A
flash lasting the fistieth part Of a sec
ond is considered about the extreme
duration.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
The Way II Looked.

And what are you going to be when
you grow up, my little man." asked
the caller. Il
The unfortunate child shook his gold.
en- curls savagely and gazed In anger
at his lace cuffs.
Il want TO ne a man. he said, "ou,
| think mammals bringin' me up to be
a lady. "-CleySland Leader
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Chance 70 Swim

Il hear that your suburban place is
Tor sale, Harker. To you think It would
suit me?s
Eyes. if you have the proper kind Of
feet. !"
what kind of feet will ueed%
Web, Chicago Daily News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Swelling Niagara Falls.

When strong westerly winds pie up
the water of Lake Erie at its eastern
end, where the outlet is, the flow over
the Niagara cataract is sometimes III,
creased 40 per cent. above the Norman
volume.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Happy Parish.

The parish of Abbeyfeall In County
Limerick, has the distinction OF being
without a landlord. All the lana has
been purchased by the occupiers un-
der the Irish land acts.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
In Fishing Time.

She--I agree with Cowper-l nate
man who needlessly sets foot upon
worm.
He-So do I. 1t spoils 'em for Da'''
Cleveland Leader.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Value of Elephants.

An African elephant is of value only
for its ivory, of which full.groWn
animal yields from $3.50 to $500 worth
On the other hand, working indian
elephant cannot be bought for less
than $1,000 to $4,000
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24

Miss Avery, the nurse who has been car
ing for Mrs. Ferguson, has gone away.
Mrs. George Lackey of Montpelier WIS.,
tied her daughter, Mrs. II. T. Ferguson,
last week
James Allen of Bethlehem, Conn, is vis-
iting his brother, George, this week at
Fred Flint's.
The Ladies, Sewing ana Mite society
will meet Friday with Mrs. E. |. Claflin.
Dinner will be served. Bring thimbles.
Mrs. Charles Palmer has been in New
port, N. H., for two weeks caring for her
mother, who has pneumonia, but is some
what better. Miss Anna Copeland is
staying with Miss Maud during her
mothers absence.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
One Good Word for It.

The automobile did it's work hopi,
in San Francisco, and we do not reaa
that any Of the gasoline variety 'ouA
fire or blew up.-Philadelphia bu'i'
tin
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
butterflies Cross Seas.

Butterflies are frequently migIan sar
and, frail as they are, they cIoS@ 9.aot
example, the seas that separate Wv
Britain from the continent
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24

The two little Spanish towns ~ =.
Palamos and San Felinde duiAo is
shipped more than 100000 pouuu'
Of cork dust and shayings last yeai'
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Porous Glass.

In porous glass, which is maze ~
France, the holes are so small Ina'
neither dust nor draught can eh'ei'
and yet the ventilation is said 10 10
excellent.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
EAST HRAINTREE.

Household goods belonging to the Har-
mon j. Rood estate will be sold Jan. 26 at 2
p. m. at the Rood farm. V. l. SPEAR, Admr
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
Bethel Locai intelligence
GUY WILSON, Local Editor,

Pianos and organs torrent, u, NJ. STRONG
Victor, Edison and Columbis records at
stroag's music rooms, ae u
sewing machines. New Home aud other
makes; si5 up; q down aud y a month
Write Tor catalogue aud prices
ID. NJ. STRONG, Bethel, VI
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-01-24
EAST BETHEL.

DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS absolutely cure
Neuralgia. Entirely vegetable. Safe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-10
EASTERN ATHLETES
REFLECT FARMER
Capitol Hill School Decides 10 Re-enter
Interhigh League and Chooses OFF,
cials-Mccoy Chosen Manager.

That the Eastern High School win
again be represented IN interhigh ath-
letics was made certain yesterday by
the reelection Of Engel Farmer as cap
tain OF the football team
The little fellow played on the East
ern eleven In 1891 ana 1893. being kept
out last fall because or deficiencies in
studies. he was captain OF the squad in
1896. During the time he played he wGs
undoubtedly one OF the fastest halfbacks
IN the high schools. and made an en-
viabie reputation on the gridiron for all
around ability. The choice is a very
popular one. At the same meeting Jack
Mccoy. a junior was elected manager Of
the-team
The Light Blue and White should
have strc~g aggregation from which
10 select team for 1907. as last year,
team. which played independent games
about the city, Gid creditable work and
VIII be practically intact. Those who will
probably be available from the old ma
terlal are Captain Farmer and Martin,
halfbacks; McGifin ana Priest, quarter
backs; J. Arney ana Hartley, ends:
McPhee and Whitney. guards; Clark
ana C. Arney, centers, and Dodd, full
back.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-10
WILLIAMSPORT TO
FIGHT COMMISSION
Report Has 1t That PreSi-
dent Bowman Doesn't
Want to Accept Terms.

WILLIAMsPORT. Pa. Jan. l0.-rhe
protection offered 10 the Tri-State
League does not meet with the approval
Of WiAiamsport, according TO President
Frank c. Bowman.
Bowman says IL is not what Williams
port asked for. ana ne will night against
accepting the offsr under the present
terms. President Bowman says he had
favored the Glass A protection as long
as he believed the National Association
and National Commission Were sincere
and would act fairly. but he is no longer
for protection Ia any class. and Is for out
law bail until the other leagues come
e their senses and do what is right By
the Tri-State.
The plan offered would compel Will
Transport. he says. to give up Street,
Unglaub. Gleason, Wolverton, and Dele
hanty. AID would give TO the club no
benefit IN return. This proposition,
President Bowman says will not be sub
mitted 10. nor viii an unlimited draft.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-10
PAT POWERS AGAIN
ELECTED PRESIDENT
National Association of Professional
Baseball Leagues Gives Him An
other Term Of Four Years.

NEW YORK. Jan. lO.-Fully appre-
ciating the services OF r. T. Powers Ia
behalf OF organized baseball, the Ma
tiOnal Association Of Professional Base
ball Leagues, in session yesterday at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel, reelected Mr.
Powers president OF the organization
for a term Of four years
Al the same time the national board
OF arbitration OF the association. a
body that adjudicates the hundreds OF
cases involving minor league clubs and
players, was reelected for four years
term. The board comprises Eugene I.
Bert, OF San Francisco. president Of the
Pacific Coast League; +. II. Murnane.
Of Boston, president OF the New Eng
land League. James II. O7ROurke, OF
Bridgeport, secretary Of the Connecti-
cut League; NJ. H Sexton, OF Rock
island, IN, ID. If. Shively, OF Kansas
City, president of the Western Associa-
ton; J. D. O'Brien. Of Milwaukee. presi-
dent Of the American Association. and
John II. Farrell Of Auburn, president
OF the New York State League and sec
rotary of the National Association OF
Minor Leagues.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-10
RECORD ENTRY LIST
FOR STAKE EVENTS
Racing Season for 1907
Promises to Excel ANY
Former Year.
BODIES WELL FOR SPORT
Large Number of Hors5s Entered Taken
to Mean That Enemies of the Game
VIII Not Abolish 1t.

NEW YORK. Jan. lO-The racing sea
son Of 1907 Will excel all previous years
In the number and quality OF nomina-
.ions 10 stakes.
More horses than ever before In the
same period have been entered this
month for the big fixtures OF the racing
association this season. THIS is taken
as an indication OF the great esnfdence
on the part OF owners in tue belief that
the enemies of racing will not be able
10 stop the sport
A comparative statement Of entries re-
ceived By the COney Island Jockey Club
90 their stake events. which closed Janu-
airy ., 1905 and 1907. follows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-10
CONTINENTAL A. C.
GETS EARLY START

The Continental Athletic Club baseball
team. which enjoyed such a successful
season last year. will open the 1907
season about April !. All local teams
address Emory Monroe. 336 Eighth
street northeast. The Bloomingdales.
Warwlcks. Athletics, Hnltops, and Res
crvoir Heights are preferred
The Continental basketball team plays
the Hiltops Friday night. at s:l5 p. m.