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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Rising Star grange met Saturday even
ing and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year,
Master. DR.. II. W. Holden (re-elected) !;
overseer, 8. L. Gillette; lecturer, Hugh
Wilson; steward, Merrill Porter; assistant
steward, John Hartwell; chaplain, Mrs.
W. l. Fish; treasurer, W. q. Brooks;
secretary, Mae l. Savage; doorkeeper. Roy
Cady; Ceres, Mabel Manning; Pomona,
Bessie Bradley; Flora, Flora LaRock
lady assistant steward, Mrs. BENZ. Whit
aker.
These officers win be installed at the
first meeting in January.
The grange voted to give q lecture
course consisting OF four OF the best enter.
tainments which the White Entertain.
ment bureau Of Boston put ont. The
tickets viii be on sale very soon and it ID
hoped that the people Of Bethel will take
advantage Of the opportunity that the
grange is giving them Of seeing some
very fine entertainments, one Of the best
courses ever put on in Vermont.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10
commIssIoners' Notice.


The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district 81 Ban.
dolph, Commissioners 10 receive. examine and
adjust the claims and demands % all persons
against the estate OF Vernon H. Bnrnes, late
claims exhibited In onset thereto hereby give no
tlce that We viii meet for the purpose Aforesaid
the town Of Chelsea in said district on
the 10Th day OF December, and LIST day Of MAY
next IRON II O'Clock a. m. until O'Clock ID m or,
each q said days, and that six months from the
setn DAY Ct hnven Der, A. ID. 1905. Is the time
limited By said Court fer said creditors 10 present
Iner claims 70 ua Tor examination and allowance.
Dated a. Brookheld. VI. this 5th day Of Decem-
Der. A. D. 1858. fes7
ALBEIT d. REED.
ANDREW 4. SpRAGUE. (tommlaaioner4
Guy J. Newell, Admir-.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10
Ten Reasons
Why You Should
Buy an Olds.


Second.-It is designed BY engineers
and built BY mechanics who have had
years of experience in the business.
Thlrd.-It is built in a modern fac
tory where every tool is especially
adapted for making some particular
part of the Odds engine.
Fourth. have our own found
ries in which we make our own cast
ings We know our castings are first
class.
Fifth.-We have inspectors who in
spect all material and workmanship
on same before il enters into the con-
struction Of an engine, and after the
engine is completed II is again inspect
ed.
Sixfh.-We do lot make anything
but gas and gasoIene engines. and de-
vote our entire time and attention TO
this one line.
Seyenth.-Olds engines have been
in successful operation for 30 years.
They are not experiments.
Eighth.-You can get repairs or
supplies at any Of our branches. They
carry large stock.
Nlnth.-The u. S. Government uses
Olds engines Government tests show
they use less fuel than any other engine.
Tenth.-What is good enough for
the u. ;. Government should be good
enough for you.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

in Ciiftondale, Mass, last week, and Sun
day her two-days-old baby died. The re-
mains of the mother and child were
brought here aud the funeral service was
held Monday at the home Of M. l. King,
Rev. j. W. Miller officiating. Inter-
ment was in the cemetery on the North
road to Barnard. Mrs. Blossom is sur
vived BY her husband and four children.
The Sunday school on Royalton Hill
held sociable at Mark Stiles last Friday
night that was well attended considering
the weather. Games were enjoyed by
young and old, especially the guessing Of
how many beans in pint jar. Numbers
were given from 400 to 5000. N. L.
King won the prize for guessing the near
est, which was 500, the correct number
being SIS. Pinning on the donkey's tail
was another prize contest, which was
won by George Tuckerman, the BOBBY
prize going to Fred Sparrell, who after
being blindfolded and turned around
three times pinned it to the wall opposite
the donkey. Violin music was furnished
by George Tuckerman. Cake and coffee
were served. Over g was taken toward .
Christmas tree for the children, which
viii be held in the schoolhouse on Royal
ton Hill Saturday evening, Dec. 20.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

From the beginning OF the founda.
ton to the time when St. Peters
could be said to be complete. three
AID a half centuries had elapsed, Is
architects had been employed. and AZ
popes had reigned. The cost Of the
great church can never be known with
exactness. At the end OF the seven.
teenth century it had cost $50. 200. 600
without including the sacristy bell
towers, etc. The last important work
on the edifce was done by Pope Plus
TX, on the four hundredth anniversary
Of the birth Of Michael Angelo.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Intense Maiden met Mr.. Enpecdus
just now. and he had a perfectly ter
rlble expression on his face-iust like
one who knew he was doomed Of des
riny.
Practical Friend-very likely. His
wife is going TO move to the suburbs
tomorrow and has just made him buy
lawn Baltimore American.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10
Silent Ike ! E4ummIno Top.

Slumber Song Morning. morning."
said paterfamiIias. genlally. as he en-
tered the breakfast room. 1--WE had
a splendid night Slept like q top."
His wife agreed with him. you did,
she responded grimly-''iike a hum
ming top. Philadelphia Inquirer.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

The great art in lie consists in
fortitude and perseverance. The mis-
chance of those who fall behind.
though flung upon fortune, more fire.
Quently arises from want Of skill and
perseverance.-Sir Walter Scott.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10
combines Economy and Leisure.

An enterprising scissors grinder Of
Los Angeles, Cal. has mounted his
grinder on an automobile. using the
cars power TO also run the grinder.
and now rides from place to place in.
stead Of WALKING. as formerly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10
Bethel Local Intelligence.


Set OF heavy sleds for sale. ae Il
w. J. Tolan.
Fraternity pins, Masonic, Odd Fellows,
Rebekahs and Woodmen's. ne II
ID. NJ. Strong.
Fifty gold watches to DO sold for cash
or on installments at e. per month till
paid for. ae If d. NJ. Strong.
Calf al ID. M. strong's for iewelry. soli-
silver, cut glass. plated ware and any
thing kept in first-cIass ieweiry stores.
wanted:-To buy lumber land for
cash. ae
Green Mountain Lumber Co., Room
332, 50 State st., Boston.
A good livery for sale, with q good
business and outlook for better times.
All in firat-class shape. Reasons for SELF
ing, parties wish to go into other bus
mess. Inquire Of G. E. Clafin, Bethel. ae
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Our grand business undoubtedly is,
not to see what lies dimly at a dis
lance. but to do what lies clearly at
hand.-Carlyle.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Australians largest cattle herd is
that running on the Victoria river
station. Northern Territory. 900 miles
south Of Port Darwin. It numbers
so 900 head.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

"A month ago my wife presented
me with triplets." complained the
weary looking man. do you wonder
why I'm Observation-Disclosures Sun
day Magazine.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

At least 80 per cent. Of all cases Of
neuralgia headache are attributed by
DR.. Toms, an American oculist, to
defects in the eyes.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Pianos, organs, monographs, sewing
machines, clocks and watches, cash down
or on instruments; in store formerly occu-
pied by Victor A. Grant. Write for cata-
iogue and prices to d. NJ. Strong, Bethel.
vt. ae II
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

The Sargent block, so-called, situated
on the corner OF Main street and Depot
of Bethel. It contains the postofiice,
Bethel Dry Goods Co.'s store, fruit store.
bakery and restaurant. BurreIle's barber
shop, besides the large tenement (easily
divided into two) in the upper story. All
the building Is now occupied and paying
an annual rental Of over $1,000.
II is conceded by all to be the best
business location in the village and desir-
able for occupancy OF investment. Terms,
cash. Price, $1,000, $4,000 can remain
on mortgage.
X. J. Flint, admr. estate Of J. @. sar-
gent. ae II
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Pop" anxiously inquired the doc.
tors inquisitive little boy. is a jump
ing toothache a muscular pain?"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Pumpkin seeds are attractive to
mice. and traps baited with them will
soon destroy this little pest
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

courteousIy, .sthat three words in your
premise are iallacious."
"What three words7" demanded Mr..
Williams, with tremendous emphasis.
HIn its wisdom, . replied Mr.. stickney.
Debating railroad taxation. which now
gives the option OF paying on gross earn
ings or physical valuation, Mr.. Goodell
OF Nottingham asked Mr.. 5tickney II the
legislators should be taxed on their wis
dom or virtue, which he would recon-
mend their paying taxes on
SIN your case, Mr.. GoodeIl," said
ssBrun,' with q fine flourish, ''thers
would be no question"
And Goodell doesn't know now wheth-
er he was strung or not. Montpelier
Journal.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

US ~~Nst@s $3.50 ~~' -
DIR. r. M. Chase Is appointed q member
OF the state dental board by Gov. Smith.
Rev. e. w. Sharp Is holding revival
meetings in Cushing hall.
Mumps are prevalent in this village.
Mrs. Scion Chase raises q fund with
which to put slate roof on the sold
Church, between Bethel and Randolph.
The Changers are making arrangements
for q meeting Of the State grange to be
held here Dec. Il.
At public whist party for benefit Of
library, the prizes are taken by Miss Amy
Bradford and Mrs. NJ. @. Stafford.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Korean bachelors wear skirts and
are not promoted to trousers until
they marry.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Univsrsalist sale, Friday and Saturday
afternoon and evening.
Preaching service next Sunday at Uni-
versaiist church.
Christ church, Sunday, Dec. 13-Holy
communion at 5 o'clock q. M; morning
service at 10:45; Sunday school at IL m. I;
Friday. evening prayer at 4:15 p. N.
Methodist church, Dec. Morning
worship at 10:45, with sermon on
'sources Of Religious Teaching;" Sunday
school, IL AS; young peoples meeting at
7:30 D. m, with address on Religious
Letters from the Capital" All welcome.
Christian Endeavor topic, Dec. 10.
"Books that delight and strengthen -
Leader, Mrs. Il. W. Holden. The fol-
lowing officers have been elected for next
six months:--President. DIR. II. w. Hol-
den; vice president, Roy Savage; secre-
tary, Julia Miller; treasurer. Mary Wash
burn; organist. Mrs. Rix Williams;
chairman lookout committee, Julia Mil
Ter; prayer meeting committee. Jessie
Spaulding; social and music, Mrs. Rix
Williams; missionary. Mrs. W. L Fish
finance, Roy Savage; introduction, May
/ Blossom.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10
Death Of Veteran Clergyman.

Rev. PIiny N. Granger, the oldest
member OF the Vermont M. e. confer.
ence, died st his home in Peacham. Nov.
IS. He appeared in bis usual health and
went to the mill for load of lumber A.
he alighfed from the wagon upon his ar
rival home he dropped dead. He was
born in Bethel, Nov. IS, 1923, the son Of
John and Eunice fowen) Granger. His
education was received in the public
schools Of Woodstock, to which place his
parents moved from Bethel. Early pos
sessed of a strong desire for adventure, he
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Mole's Hearty Appetite.
A mole eats as many as 10000 earth
worms in the course Of a year.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10
! S ELLIN C OUT.

New Goods coming in every day. Will sell you goods
for the next two weeks your price make for
my Christmas Goods Ihave well selected stock of Cloth
ing, Dry Goods Notions Etc. Come in and see the goods
No trouble to show them
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Early Saturday morning, eleven girls
and four boys started out with their tags
and boxes and canvassed the town thor
oughly for the Library Building associs-
tion fund. A prize was offered for the
boa containing the largest amount. Miss
Rita Clark was the lucky girl. her box
containing f14.02. Following il the list
Of ''tsggers," all Of whom worked faith
fully
Rita Clark, f14.O2; Gladys Topper,
ff2.75; Hazel Eastman, 10.76; Lois VIII.
son, 1905; Myrtle Parrot, Ss.37; Ben
King, 1901; Mary Cushing, s4.59; Ber-
tina Rogers. $3.50; Elloween sandspra,
90. So; Katherine Rogers, 1851; Gilman
Marshall, 90. ~; LIMA Grant, s2.a2; Irene
Cushing, S2.s4; Edmund Regain. $3.50
Edward Rogers, s1.s6; committees box
f, s59.19; total, t14s.
Several letters containing tags werl
sent out, from which il is hoped morI
will be realized.
/ In behalf OF the Library Building asso
citation, the committee, Mrs. R. j. Whit
comb. Miss Mabel Brown. Miss Mar
Washburn and Miss Anne Kimbali
wish to thank the public for its liberia
response and the "tageers' for thei
faithful service.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

w. B. G. Stickney OF Bethel, counsel
for the New England Telephone company
and the Boston and Maine railroad, is not
generally esteemed wit and does not
make a business OF appearing en- the lists
Of after-dinner speakers at state func-
tons. At times, however, he can turn
OF a rather neat thing. impromptu. At q
railroad hearing yesterday, Chairman
Williams Of the House railroad commit
tee, made a remark something like this:--
stIf the legislature, in its wisdom.
should see at to pass this interchange
bic mileage bin, what would you say as
to the practical objection to the bill7'
81 would say" replied Mr.. stickney
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10
Bank Statement.
No. 2274.

NEPORT OF THE CONDITION
/ Of the RANDOLPH NATIONAL Rank at Randolph
b the state q Vermont. A the close Of business
Nov. y. ioos
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-10

Natures Own Best Cure for AiIng or Diseased stos
Get No Other.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-11-02

HAUL down
old GLORY
Near-Riot At Casselton Politi-
cal Meeting

Casselton, =. D., Nov. 2.--Intense ex-
citement prevails here. A republican
rally was scheduled for this afternoon
and the republican boosters put large
flag on the big pole here in the city
This displeased Mayor Sprake. He II
democrat and didn't want any flags
flying for republican rally SO he or
dered the chief Of police to take II
down.
The republicans go. around the
chief after he had lowered 1t, took IL
away from him and again fioated ii
to the breeze. They were intensely
indignant and announced that the next
man who dared to touch the flag would
get into more trouble than the mayor
could get him out of in the next thous-
and years.
Colenel Meredith and other Fargoans
are here and they are very indignant
over the matter.
The action of the mayor has created
a decided sensation, to say the least
1t is the first time any discourtesy was
ever shown to an opposing political
rally in this city and the event is
greatly deplored by leading democrats
who do not back up Mayor Sprake in
his peculiar action.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-11-02
ZEUBLIN enters
4 HOT DENIAL
cHIcAGo PROFESSOR SAYS X. c.
STORY Is A LIE.
Declares He Does Not Advocate che
Intermarriase of Whites and Blacks
Says Story Was Told to Iniurs
Him for Social Reasons.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov 2.-Prof.
Charles Zeublin OF Chicago, who was
quoted by two Kansas city papers last
week as having advocated in a uni
versity extension lecture here the In
termarriage of the white and black
races, denies hotly that he ever said
anything OF the kind. 1T was a plain
lie" he said, manufactured to injure
one whose views on many social and
economic questions do not suit the
convenience of men who are getting an
undue advantage OF society.
Right in this connection the atten-
ton Of the thoughtful men and women
OF this country shoulc be aroused to
the great menace to free speech ana
square dealing In this country. ri is
that those who have special interests
or graft TO protect conspire to ruin any
man whose ideas are not conventional
or safe to those interests
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-11-02
Wife ASSAILS
The HAMS BROS.
ARE 5LAckENiNc HER cHARAc.
TER TO SAVE THEIR OWN
LIVES, SHE SAYS.

Boston. Mass. Nov. 2.--The publica-
tion in New York Of extracts from
letters purporting to have been writ
ten by Mrs. Claudia Hains to her
husband Captain Peter G. Hams. jr.,
who is awaiting trlai for killing VIM.
e. Annis, has ELECTED q declaration
from Mrs. Hains that Captain Hams
and his brother. T. Jenkins Hams,
feel compelled to resort to every means
in their power to blacken her charac-
ter
In their attempt TO save their own
lives" Mrs. Hains, In her statement
published today. asserts that the OBJ
vious reason for the attacks on her
character is that that was the only
way in which the Hains brothers
could justify themselves before the
public and manufacturer sympathy In
the community from which the jury
before whom they are to be tried, is to
be drawn"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-11-02
n. D. COED
IN Tolls
Grand Forks Girl Slusged a
Policeman

Grand Forks, N. D., Nov. 2.-In the
city police court today. Edith Barrell,
who stated that she was a university
girl, was fined $15 for slugging an Of
ficer while in the performance of his
duty. Al week ago a diamond charm
was stolen and one lie Roy Moran,
whom the police have been looking for
since the robbery was alleged to have
stolen the piece of jewelry. Last Sat-
urday night, on his beat. Police Officer
James Coans met Moran, In company
with Edith Barrell, but did not recog-
nize Moran until the two had passed
him. The officer looked back and iden-
titled Moran and overtaking the two,
attempted to place Moran under arrest.
There was a scuffle between the two
men. as Moran resisted arrest, and
Miss Barreli got between the two men
and struck the officer good ringing
blow in the mouth. Moran escaped,
but the girl was taken to the lookup
where she was booked for assaulting
an officer. There is mild sensation
over the affair in college circles.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-11-02
JOHNSON MEN
COVER ALL BETS
DAY BEFORE ELECTION WIT
NESsEs SOME LIVELY BETTING
IN FARGo-MANY THOUSANDS
OF DOLLARS ON REPUBLICAN
NOMINEE IN THIS STATE.

I Some lively betting on the outcome
OF the governship battle in North Da-
kota was witnessed in this city today.
Early today the supporters of C. A
Johnson, the republican nominee, post
ed several good sized bets which are
being covered by local democrats. For
the first time during the campaign the
Johnson men seemed to have little
difficulty in finding takers. the Burke
hackers fearing that unless some of
the bets were covered, the result would
be a landslide for Johnson throughout
the state.
Reports from points outside of Far
go indicate that Johnson is big fav-
orite throughout the state. At Minot.
the home OF the republican nominee,
odds were offered today at 2 to / but
the Burke men refused to take a
chance. At Bismarck, jamestown and
Grand Forks, numerous bets were
made Sunday and today with johnson
the favorite.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-11-02
Jacobson and Johnson Mana
gers Confident
STATE ELECTION TO Be CLOSE
REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN BROWN
CLAIMS six OUT OF THE NINE
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS -
FRANK DAY CLAIMS STATE FOR
JOHNSON BY $4,000.

st. Paul, Nov. Both republican
and democratic state committees are
making their final appeals to the peo-
pie today In what is to be one of the
closest state elections in years. Both
parties are confident of success.
State Chairman Brown OF the re-
publican committee declined to give
out an estimate as to how many votes
r. J. Jacobson would lead Governor
Johnson in the final count tomorrow.
He said they were confident Of secur-
ing six out of nine congressional dis
tricts of the state.
State Chairman Day of the demo-
cratic committee said:
Il confidently believe that the re-
publican majority will be reduced more
than one-half in the state. We will
elect two and possibly three democratic
congressman. Governor Johnson will
have majority in the neighborhood
of $4,000, and is absolutely sure OF
election"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-11-02
PLANS OF NORTH
|. DAKOTA APPROVED
HY NEWPORT CONFERENCE AND
SEALS TAKEN FROM
NAVAL LIPS.

Washington. D. c., Nov .. 1t is
learned today that the Newport naval
conference last summer approved the
plans of the new battleshi. s. North Da-
kota and Delaware. There had been
much dispute as to whether this and
other action had been taken at the con-
ference. The navy department. con-
siders 1t proper to end the dispute, and
also to make public In the near future
a resume OF other action taken. The
resume viii omit the question of fu-
ture construction. The department.
also removes the ban prohibiting offic-
ers discussing publicly the work OF the
Newport conference.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-11-02
WARM RACE
IN new YORK
Many States Doubtful at Start,
Safe
IUDGF TAFT is SIIRE VICTnR
JUDGE TAFT is SURE VICTOR
c. o. p. MANAGERS BELIEVE TAFT
WILL GET NEARLY AS LARGE A
VOTE AS THAT GIVEN RoosE-
vELT-FINAL REPORTS FROM
MANY STATES.

New York, Nov. "a little more
than "a hours and the extraordinary
national and state political campaign
of 1908 win be history. In all states
but FIVE Oregon, Maine. Vermont, Ar
kansas and Georgia). state officers are
to be elected; in nearly all the new del
egations to congress are to be chosen
and in many states the legislatures
which will select United States sena-
tors will be elected tomorrow.
Interest increases as the hour of be-
ginning the vote draws near, the pres
idential candidates of all the parties
keeping up their speeches till almost
the last minute.
Hughes Still in Gotham.
In New York state the remarkable
governorship campaign is prolonged
with meetings even later than usual,
Governor Hughes having come to this
city today to deliver 2 series Of
speeches tonight.
Lieutenant Governor Chanier. his
democratic opponent, remained today
in his home county of Dutchess. Both
candidates today declared their con-
fidence in victory for themselves and
their respective tickets.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-11-02
GREAT RALLY TO
end CAMPAIGN
EVERY PREPARATION MADE BY
THE REPUBLICANS FOR THEIR
BIG DEMONSTRATION IN FARGO
ToNlGHT-sPEEcHEs TO CON-
MENcE At O'CLOCK SHARP.

Everything is ready for the big DEM
onstration and rally with which the
republicans will wind up the campaign
in Fargo tonight. The big torchlight
parade with Putnam's band in the
lead and an open air band concert
viii be features.
This Is genuine republican wealth
err said prominent local republican
today. ;and we are going to have q
great crowd out tonight"
1. B. Hanna. y r. Callahan. Il. H.
Wright and others will address the
meeting. which will begin at o'clock
sharp in the operahouse. The national
state and county candidates will all
get their share Of publicity ut this
meeting and the voters who wish to
get posted should be sure and get to
the operahouse early II they desire
to set q seat..