davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
aErHEL oiLEAp

Willie Kendall Ia spending several
days in Rochester with Robert Stewart
Albert Dearing IL with his brother.
George, in East Randolph for IN indefn-
lite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Tewksbury and
son, Roland. are spending two weeks.in
wilmot, n. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waiter English visited
their daughter, Mrs. George Martin, in
Rochester last week.
Mrs. H. b. Cole Of Rochester has been
spending several days with her daughter,
Mrs. Walter Chamberlin.
KimbaIt williams and two Rrandchil-
dren, Florence and Leonard Williams, Wis
tied in Brandon and Whiting last week.
Mrs. Clara Averiil has received word Of
the serious illness Of Mrs Harry Chad
wick's two youngest children in St. Al
bans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Williams re-
turned last week Tuesday from . two
weeks vacation spent at Old Orchard
Beach. Me.
Mrs. Myrs (Granger) shafer OF Cedar
Rapids, Ia, and Miss Mary b. Granger
OF Marion, Ia, grandchildren of Samuel
Granger, called on friends and relatives
recently. They were accompanied by w.
A. Mcintosh Of Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
BRAlNTREE

Boston excursion Sept. /. See last page.
George Cahee had the misfortune to
lose COW Monday.
Miss Minnie Leonard of Stockbridge is
visiting Mrs. Malora Morse.
Miss Jane Todd went to Boston last
Friday to visit her sister, Miss Ann Todd.
The Kings Daughters will serve dinner
on the lawn in front of the church cleo
tion day.
Mrs. A. A. Thresher and mother, Mrs.
Wilson. are visiting in White River
Junction.
Mrs. George Waters and daughter,
Evelyn, of Bethel were at the Inn last
Thursday.
8. E. Thresher spent last week..in wiz
Jamestown with his grandmother, Mrs.
A. NJ. Blanchard.
Miss Helen Currier returned to Boston
Monday, after a two months stay at the
home of G. w. Berry.
Miss Myrtle Thresher of Boston and
Lula d. Thresher OF Philadelphia visited
relatives in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George d. Ravens OF
somervilIe, Mass, were guests last week
of Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Southland.
Mrs. Bert Goss went to Westport, N.
H., last week, accompanying home Wes-
ley Amadon and Amy Rixford, who had
been visiting her.
Miss Virginia Terry of Randolph, q
graduate of the New England Conservs-
tory Of Music, is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
James A. Graham.
Miss Jessie Washburn of Lowell,
Mass, is spending her vacation with her
sister, Miss Grace Washburn, and broth
er, Alick N. Washburn.
Mrs. G. G. Stearns has been entertain
ing Paul Quirin of Albany, N. Y, Mrs.
w. g. Stearns and daughter, Miss Edith
Stearns, of Maiden, Mass.
A. A. Thresher of Melrose Highlands,
Mass, Joined his family last Thursday at
Mountain View farm and returned home
Sunday.
Miss 8. M. Stearns has gone to Worces-
ter, Mass, for a ten days. stay. j. J.
Blanch will attend to the postoffice while
she is absent.
Ralph Marsh, Walter Rogers, Floyd
bearing, Royal Wallace and some boys
from Royalton have been camping out
on Rochester mountain the past week.
R. R. Wells, who was employed by A..
G. Whitney the past year, has secured .
position with . lumber company in Cali
fornia and IL to start for that place Sept. /.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
APPROACH OF SHERsRooK FAIR
indications Point to the Usual Sue
cessfui Exhibition.


The enquiry office for the convenience
of patrons TO Canada's Great Eastern exhi-
bition will be opened near the Grand
Trunk station about the 2sth of August,
and will be in charge of J. p. Roger, who
will, as in the past, give all information
relating to train service and hotels. Any
information that may be desired up to
that date will be given by the secretary,
w. NJ. Tomlinson.
The Office staff is kept busy fling en-
tries which are now coming in by every
mail from all over the Province OF Quebec,
as well as from some of the best breeders
in Ontario and the maritime provinces.
Several now acts for the vaudeville pro-
graim have been booked by the attraction
committee In addition to the list already
published. This department OF the exhi-
bition will be better than ever before.
The grounds and building are in first
class shape. The superintendent, John
Price, with . stan of men, has been busy
at work getting the buildings ready for
exhibitors. The track is also being over
hauled and will be faster thcn ever be-
fore.
There are many enquiries for space in
the main building and already Q consider
able amount OF space has been reserved to
new exhibitors from various points in
Ontario and the New England states.
The Daily Record will, as in the past,
publish free OF charge lists OF lodging sc-
commodation offered in private houses.
Any persons having rooms to let during
may have the fact announced
in the Record IL they send information to
this office.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
CommIsssoners' Notice.
ESTATE OF FREEMAN D. EICHARDROS

The undersigned having been appointed by the
honorable Probate Court for the District o.
nanooiph, commissioners Go receive, examine
and adjust the claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate Of Freeman D. Rlchardson
late % brcokneid. In said district. deceased,
and all claims exhibited In on-et thereto
hereby give notice that ne win meet for
tnepurpose aforesaid. AT the dwelling house o.
FRANK r. Richardson, In the town 81 Hrookfeid. in
.aid district the nth day Of August and the xrh
Gay % November next from 10 O'Clock q m until
zoctcck D. m on each OF said days and that six
months from the nth day ~ July. A. d 1893 il IN
time limited by said Court for said creditors %
Allowance ~
p,ss ,s e srookneid ". this LIST day Of August.
&c, JACKSON. -
Prank Il. Asch.rasonx. ALL ennsk
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
ROxBURY

Mrs. B. A. Tilden visited in st. Adams
Sunday.
DR.. Harry Dunsmoor of Boston was
here lately.
Albert Cram was in Waterbury Tues
day on business.
Mrs. d. L. Nichols and Miss Josie
Sumner were in Northfield Friday.
Miss Kate Tierney visited friends in
Mortified from Friday till Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rabtoy visited reIa-
tives in Mortified during the week.
The ladies realized about SIS from their
ice cream social last Thursday evening.
Miss Josie Summer and Miss Mertie
Howe were in Northfield Wednesday of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sumner of Tun-
bridge visited at j. W. Howe's Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. H. A. E. Richardson and the
Misses Packard visited relatives in North
field the 18th.
Will Shepard and family returned to
their home in Leominster, Mass, Mon.
day morning.
Harry Richardson and Miss Emily
Bond were at N. j. SumRer's in West
Brookfield the first of the week.
Frank Merrill left last Thursday even
ing for Costa RIGA, after several weeks
vacation at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs M. Sowles and Miss Mad
cline returned to their home in st. Al
bans Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. d. l.. Nichols and Mrs. Lydia
Litch were in Braintree the 18th and at
J. w. Untiedt's in West Brookfield the
next day.
Henry Spalding passed away early Sat-
urday morning and the funeral was from
the house Monday. He was an old-time
resident of the town.
DR.. and Mrs. Merriam and two chill
dren of Rochester visited at M. H. Rich
ardson's Friday and Saturday. DIR. Mer-
RAM and Ralph returned home Saturday,
and Mrs. Merriam and Helen visited Mrs.
Rice Saturday and Sunday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20

Plumbrook, the home of Mr.. and Mrs..
George A. Clark, where all grangers and
their friends are always welcome. Mrs.
Clark 10 Mrs. Ernest Hubbard's sister.
Thursday quiet forenoon Vas spsnt in
visiting and tea with friends. Friday,
some extra sight-seeing around town on
the side was done, and early Saturday
morning soodby was said to Massena
friends, and Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard left
for short visits to Mr.. and Mrs. J. Albee
of Springfield and to Mrs. Hubbard's
brother, Henry Pierson, Of Nashua, n.
H. They arrived at the starting point
this week, somew hat tired but with very
pleasant memories to help spell the long
cold winter days and evenings.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
SHAKE IT OFF,
Rid Yourself of Unnecessary Bur.
dens.--A Vermont Citizen
Shows You How.

Don't bear unnecessary burdens.
Burdens Of q bad back are uun.,s..
Get rid Of them.
Dosn's Kidney Pills cure bad bsek,
Cure lame, weak and aching back
Cure every form Of kidney ills.
Lots Of local endorsement 70 n.o,.
this.
Mira Charles Peer, living al he corn.
Of Maple and County sts., BenBipy,,
VT, says: my husband was trou.,.,
for nearly two years bys disords, ~.
kidneys. He had more or less bsekssh,
and at times sharp, shooting pains in Il,
loins. In the morning be arose iseli,,
more tired than when be went 70 bsd "A.
night before, this being due 10 bis ,suB..
to sleep well. He was advised 70 q.
Doan's Kidney Pills, and got a borv,
drug store and used them socor6iny,.
directions. The pain ana ali synuor.
OF kidney complaints soon left bin srs
his condition improved in every way.
For sale by all dealers. Price So eer.,
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. New Yo.k
sole agents for the United states. p
member the nsme-Doan's-and AZ. n
other.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
Attention, Asthma Sufferers.

Foley's Honey and Tar will give imme-
diate relief to asthma sufferers and has
cured many cases that had refused to
yield to other treatment. Foley's Honey
and Tar is the best remedy for coughs,
colds and all throat and lung trouble.
Contains no harmless drugs.
H. A. Leonard, Randolph, G. E. Black,
South Royalton, d. o. Goodno, Roches-
ter, F. H. Totman, North Tunbridge,
Victor 4. Grant, Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
LEGAL NOTICES
Probsfe Court

Probate Courf--District o. Hsn5oipn
Probate Court for said District WI be heia a.
foilOsss-
kandOlph--Af Randolph Inn On TIE tl-lfl AlNF
day OF each monfh.
WaxhinstoD-Af Washing-ton hotel ll ne llhe
noon on the third Friday - each uluntls -.
WllllAmstOnn-Af Monument Huusr y sAs
afternoon on the third FRIDAY ~ each n5'ltAl
Also AZ the Probate Once IN lhel-r2 - ~
third Thursday q each month. A..
GEORGE l. STOW, g1dee
Chelsea. vi, Dec. !. 1895. z a.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
Bethel Local Intelligence.
GUY WILSON, Local Editor.


Save piano coupons for Mildred Null
lally.
Mckinley and Century sheet music,
10c. If ae d. NJ. Strong, Bethel.
For saIe:--Work horse for $50, or will
trade for COW. ae Mrs. A. Vickers, Bethel.
Wanted:-A woman who understands
restaurant work. Must be good cook.
Steady employment. 3tae s. H. Richards.
Time to pay town taxes and save dis
count expires Sept. LIST. 2w ae
R. j. Flint, Treas.
Clocks, gold chains, bracelets, iockets
charms for sale. ae tt
D. NJ. Strong, Bethel, VT.
Victor Talking machines and records
sold for cash or on installments.
ae If d. NJ. Strong, Bethel.
For Sale:-Chestnut horse, 10 years
old; warranted sound and kind; weight,
HOO lbs. Apply to h. H. Dinsmore. st ae
Wanted:-To buy timber land for
cash. ae
Green Mountain Lumber Co., Room
1872, SO State St., Boston.
For Sale:-Threshing machine; Bald
win ensiIage cutter with 20-foot carrier;
six work horses, weighing $500 to 3400
per pair; with wagons, harnesses, sleds,
etc. 3w ae G. L. Sanders, Bethel.
For Sale:-1 canopy top surrey, 1
piano box carriage, 1 Concord buggy,
covered meat carts, winter meat cart, 2
driving or peddling horses, meat scales,
tools, etc. ae NJ. N. Kendall, Bethel, VT.
hereby give notice that on Thursday
and Friday, Aug 81 and %, 1908, at the
Whitcomb High school building in Beth
ell, will conduct an examination of can
didatesfor free high school tuition. The
subjects and conditions will be the same
as at the June examination.
3w ae j. Wesley Miller.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
Why James Lee Got Wen.

Everybody in GAINESVILLE, o., knows
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route s. she
writes: my husband. James Lee. firmly
believes he owes his life TO the use Of DIR.
Kings New Discovery. His lungs were
so severely affected that consumption
seemed inevitable, when q friend recon-
menced New Discovery. We tried il,
and it, use has restored him to perfect
health" Or. Kings New Discovery IL
the King Of throat and lung remedies.
For coughs and colds it has no equal.
The first dose gives relief. Try it, Sold
under guarantee. SOC. and si.0o. Trial
bottle free.
II. A. Leonard. Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
Either Tank, Hopper,
Jacket or Air Cooled.
K. II. Howard, Agent. Randolph
fla r. M
FOR S ALE.

100 ACRES. kno an as the J. n.
AOO EDWARDS FARM. situated
on West Hill in Chelsea. four miles
from the village. Good. warm locs-
ton; X. r. ID. and telephone cOnnet-
ton. Farm in good state OF cult
walton and plenty of wood, Including
sugar orchard.
~Water At house and barn.
z~BuiIdings very good.
Apply to c. e. GODFREY, Che.
sea. Vermont.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
GRANVILLE

Excursion to Lake sunspse. See id.
on page 8.
Excursion to Ausable Chssm. See I'D
on page 8.
A. H. Markham was in Bristol satur-
day.
Central House Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs..H. C. Hubbard returned
from Massena, N. Y, Monday.
Miss Marie J. Chandler has gone to
Springfield, Mass, to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. William HuntIey and
Frank are visiting friends in Woodstock
for few days.
H. H. Whitney OF Mortified Fails Wis
tied his sister, Mrs. Jennie Whitney, last
week Wednesday.
H. G. Powers and family were in Mid
newly married nephew.
Mrs. =. H. Kent and two children visit
ed her uncle, Z. 8. Eaton, and family in
Rochester last week Wednesday.
II. A. Kendall and son OF NorthHeld
were at his fathers Wednesday of last
week. Reginald is to remain two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Parrish and two
children from Canada have been the
guests Of his brother, George, for few
days.
Russell Johns and family OF Hunting
ton were he guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles McIntire Wednesday and Thurs
day of last week.
w. p. Fifield was in Braintree Saturday
night to meet his brother, Myron, and
his wife of Potsdam, n. Y, who will Wis.,
it here q short time. /
Mrs. ida Richardson and two daugh-
tiers, Miss Alice and Mrs Frank Dupee,
from Lowell, Mass, visited at T.. L. Mar
tins Wednesday OF last week.
+. F. Briggs and son, Alton, were in
Randolph Friday to see about his house,
which he has just purchased there, it
having been struck by lightning recently.
Miss Vera Kent Of Orange, Mass, who
had been visiting her uncle, s. II. Kent,
and family the past seven weeks, returned
home Aug. 8, accompanied by her cousin,
Herman.
Mrs. Sarah ". Bass OF Boston has been
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. j. A. vinton,
for the past two weeks. j. X. vinton
carried her to New Haven Sunday to visit
other relatives.
A. Fl. Markham had the misfortune to
have his horse get cast in the pasture one
day last week, remaining so over night.
She is badly bruised and has lost the
sight OF one eye.
Mr.. and Mrs. WILDER and child OF
Faystou and Mr.. and Mrs. b. p. Boyce of
Corinth visited at Erwin Bagley's last
week Mrs. Bagley is sister OF Mr.. Boyce
and Mrs. WILDER.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
Farm For Sale,

About $50 acres, 40 acres tillage, the
rest pasture and timber. The timber will
more than pay for the place. A bargain
if taken soon. Apply to Mrs. Agnes
King, Bethel 'Lympus. 4w ae
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
EAST GRANVILLE

Excursion to AusabIe Chasm. See cd.
on page 8.
Excursion to Lake sunspee. See ad. on
page s.
Mrs. Charles Dyke spent Saturday with
Mrs. vinton.
Mrs. vinton and son, Francis, went to
Greensboro Tuesday.
Mrs. Luke Tarbell OF Nofthfield IL Wis
iting relatives in town.
Arthur Hollens of Boston was Q
guest at L. webb's last week.
Daniel Beaton recently purchased an
automobile Of the Stanley make.
Mrs. L L. Dickerman and son, Ken
meth, and Edith Butterfeld, returned last
week from Queen City park, where they
had been for a short time.
Mr.. and Mrs A. c. Estabrook, Miss
May Estabrook and baby, Maurice, OF
Lunenburg went to South Royalton Tues
day, going from there to Massachusetts,
Wednesday, NJ. A. Seymour also re-
turned to South Royalton Tuesday, where
he will visit his parents
Hsndiy-Forbush Wedding.
There was a very pretty wedding at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. j. Handy
Monday evening, when their daughter,
Miss Bessie, was united in marriage to
Preston ID. Forbush OF birmingham,
Mass.
The house was prettily decorated with
evergreens and flowers. In the parlor an
arch was formed OF evergreens and white
ribbon, under which the ceremony was
performed. A cousin, Miss May Esta-
brook, OF Lunenburg, Mass, played the
wedding march.
The bride was very pretty in a gown of
white muslin, trimmed with lace. She
wore a veil, fastened with forget-me-nots,
and carried a bouquet OF the same dainty
flowers. The groom wore the conyen-
tionsl black.
A cousin, Miss Mabel Handy, of Wa
tertown, y. V, was bridesmaid and the
brides brother, Charles Handy, of Fitch
burg, Mass, acted as best man.
None but relatives were present except
two schoolmates OF the bride
Those from a distance were the groom's
mot Their, Mrs. Edwin Forbush OF South
Framingham, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.
Estabrook, Miss May and Master Maurice
Seymour of Lunenburg, Mass; Prin.
Martin Seymour Of TiIton, y. H., Misses
Doilie and Mabel Handy OF WATERFOWL,
y. Y. Others from Mortified, South
Royalton and Brsintree were there.
The Rev. Fraser Metzger Of Randolph
performed the ceremony, using the Epis-
eopaI double ring service.
The couple were the recipients OF many
lovely gifts. among which were cut glass,
silver, hand-painIed china and money in
form OF gold pieces
The bride has been station agent here
for the past five years. The groom il
foreman at the tale mine. After a short
wedding trip, they will be .'st home'' at
East Granville after Sept. /.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
PLEASING Vaudeville.

A unique vaudeville performance was
given at Normal hall, Aug. Z, for the
benefit of the Village improvement socie-
ty, the proceeds of which were SIS.
"The Bachelors Reverie" was dainti-
ly finished pantomime, with Charles
WEIGH as the bachelor, the young ladies'
of his dream being the country girl, Miss
Alice Hyzer; the golf girl. Miss Ethel
Van Siclen; the belle of the ball, Miss
Gwendolyn Morse; the literary girl, Miss
Edith Biodgett; the coquette, Miss Ber-
tina Stone; the hunting girl, Miss Mary
Hodges; the military girl, Miss Belle
WEIGH; the nun, Miss Lillian Van Siclen !;
the widow, Miss DeVaney.
The second part OF the program was
preceded by very enjoyable piano solo
by Miss Carnes.
The minstrel performance with special
ties by Miss Belle WEIGH, Mr.. Connolly,
Miss Hodges and Miss Barber, made fun
for all.
Much credit is due Miss Belle WEIGH,
Miss Annie Clark, Miss Josephine
Hodges and Miss Barber for the success
OF the entertainment.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
BETHEL LYMPUs


Excursion TO Lake Sunapee. See ad.
on page s.
Cylena Morse, daughter Of John Morse,
il quite sick. DIR. o. v. Greene is attend
ing her.
Mrs. Cylens Hall and Evelyn Davis are
visiting at Mrs. Halls old home in STRAIT
ford, y. II.
Jerry Manning OF Ripton and John
Buttles Of Hancock visited at b. A But
ties two days last week.
Mr.. and Mira Adelbert Haraden and
two children, Nina and Lawrence. of
Barnard visited 81 VIII DARTS a day last
week.
About eighty enjoyed basket picnic
In Win DARTS grove Aug 10. Ice cream
was served 10 ali and q fine program Of
speaking and reading was rendered. c.
e Noble entertained the company with
music from his phonograph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
Political Notes.

At the Democratic caucus held last Sat-
urday afternoon, DIR. L. w. Clough was
elected chairman, and c. 0. Spaulding
secretary. Rev. j. w. Miller was nomi-
mated candidate for town representative.
At the Republican caucus held immedi-
ately after the adjournment of the Demo-
cratic caucus, A. Lee Cady was elected
chairman, and Guy Wilson secretary.
Lysander NJ. Hesth was unanimously
placed in nomination as candidate for
town representative and was directed, il
elected, to use all honorable efforts for
the election of c. s. Page as senator.
The following justice ticket was placed
in nomination at the Republican caucus,
no justice ticket being nominated by the
Democrats:-W. G. Whitaker. r. ].
Flint, o. P. Northrup, Clayton Durham,
l.. M. Heath, Charles II. Dustin and ID. NJ.
Strong, all being Republicans with the
exception of Mr.. Northrup. The town is
entitled to seven justices and this is the
only ticket placed in nomination.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20

II you haven't the time to exercise reg
uiarly. Doan's Regulets viii prevent con-
stipation. They induce a mild. easy.
healthful action OF the bowels without
gripping. Ask your druggists for them.
DC.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-20
RANpoLPH CENTER

Boston excursion Sept. 4. See last page
Save piano coupons for Mildred Null.
lally.
Miss Douglass of Chicago is guest a
the Colonial.
c. R. Edison and wife spent few dayl
last week at Silver lake in Barnard.
Rev. F. w. Bartlett of Massachusetts, ID
conducting services ct Grace church
through August.
The Boyden family have all returned
from Highgate Springs and report very
enjoyable outing.
Prof. Morrill, and family have returned
from Silver lake in Franklin, where they
have been in camp since about the mid
die of June.
Miss Annie Clark gave . very enjoya'
BILE card party to about fifteen Of heI
friends last week. They were all dressed
in juvenile attire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ulmer Mcintyre of Luz
nenburg, Mass, have been visiting the
latter's parents, W. L. Hebard and wife,
at the Randolph House.
H. Closscn Gilbert, Miss Caroline B.
Weymouth, Miss Douglass and Miss Mar
tina Gilbert took a carriage drive to White
River Junction yesterday.
Thomas Connolly did not go to North
Dakota last week as was expected. His
brother went instead and Thomas has re-
turned to work for A. G. Wells.
Visitors at c. L. Smiths last week were
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Briggs of Bridge
water Corners, Miss Vernie Cham berlain,
Mrs. w. J. Blodgett and Miss Susie OF
Randolph.
Recent guests at the Randolph House
George Gallagher of Chicago; Mrs. p. IL.
Murphy and nurse, Miss Duane, of New
York city; Cassius Peck and three sons oil
Burlington.
Cassius Peck and his three sous, Cas-
sius, Mark and Arthur, of Burlington
were here Tuesday and took dinner ct II
A. Aliens. They are taking q carriage
trip to Brookfield, their former home.
The ladies of the Federated church held
their annual fair at the Cong'l church
parlors yesterday with a good attendance.
The summer guests sojourning here as
success.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Merrill and Mr.
and Mrs. Fairbanks OF Woodstock are
with Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Parish, arriving
yesterday by auto. Miss Mary Gill, who
had been at Mr.. Parish's six weeks, re
turned to Springfield Saturday.
The military euchre party given at the
Old Homestead last Thursday evening
was considered by all present the mos
enjoyable event of the summer. The
ssseven forts' were valiantly defended
throughout the evening, but "Forl
Greene" guarded by Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs
Wells, Mrs. Grant, Miss DeForest, Mr.
Benton and Mr.. Chu, won the greatest
number of flags and were awarded the
following prizes according to numbers
Old china plate (French's collectionl
two books, ssThe Woodcarver o.
'Lympus,' and 'sThe Spanish Jade, ,
three tennis balls and two of the Conant'i
much-prized pictures.
Pleasing Vaudeville.
unique vaudeville performance wa
given at Normal hall, Aug. Z, for tn,
benefit of the Village improvement socie-
ty, the proceeds of which were SIS.
"The Bachelors Reverie" was a dainti
ly finished pantomime, with Charlie.