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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
Congregational al

The music last Sunday morning was
augmented by an otfertory solo by Mrs.
II. c. Fisk, who sang in an impressive
manner, "Still Lead On" by Bailey.
The pastor took for the text of his ser.
mon, : The Real Sacrifice" and preached
thererN-.li & strong, intensely interesting
discourse, which was listened to by a
large audience. The attendance at Sun
day School was H.
The Y. P. S. c. E. will be held at 7
o'clock. The topic is lessons from the
life of John B. Cough. Leader, Miss
Reba Delano.
Junior Endeavor at p. m., Sunday,
subject, " Lessons from the Beatitudes," :"
leader, George Nichols.
The fourth weekly Lenten service will
be held Thursday evening 7:30-S:15.
The theme for the sermon next Sunday
morning will be, "The Journey Trium-
phant." The service will be closed by
the rendition of THE Palms." by an
augmented choir, accompanied by an Or
chestra of several pieces.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
AT the CHURCHES
Methodist Episcopal

AT the Methodist church last Sunday,
special features were, duet beautifully
rendered by Miss Niles and Mrs. Spauld-
ing, and the chanting of the responses
gloria and prayer by the choir of II voic
es. A short address on the sixf-old mean
ing of the Sacrament of the Holy Com
munion was given by Mr.. Smith, followed
by the baptism of three candidates, and
tho reception into the church of five by
confession of faith and one by certificate.
The attendance at Sunday school was
13S. If you are member of this school,
try to be present next Sunday. II you
are not member of any school you are
cordially invited to come with us. We
will do you good. If you are connected
with any school or church, closely or re-
motely, stay there and help boom things.
Next Sunday the fourth sermon in the
series on "Life's Way" will be given.
The following special music will be rem
dered:-" Praised Be The Lord" by Ash
ford THE Lord is My Strength" by
Simper, and Miss Niles will sing "The
Palms by Faure.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
Advent Christian

The new pastor, Rev. S. M. Wales greet
ed an appreciative audience and spoke
upon the subject, Pastor and People,"
using the scriptural foundation for re-
marks found in / Cor. 2: 2. This was
very appropriate subject and held the
close attention of his hearers. The du-
ties of both pastor and people were ex-
planned, and determination expressed
that "we should be workers together
with Him." At the close of the service
The Lords Supper was administered.
The evening service was well inter-
spersed with good music. The pastor
spoke from the first eleven verses of
ii Peter |. The addition table as given
by Peter if followed with diligence" will
enable us to make our "calling and cleo
ton sure" a great thing to be sure of
election,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
HYDE PARK.

Orin Jones and wife spent Sunday with
relatives in johnson.
Bernard Maxfeld of Eden was a visitor
here several days last week.
Mrs. f. G. Page and Master Carroll G.
Page were visitors in Burlington Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Eddie Miller has given up agricultural
pursuits and is now a member of the
hide house force.
George Mott and wife have moved here
from Chateguay, n. Y. They are look
ing for small farm.
Rev. w. r. Hamlin went to Burlington
to day to attend meeting of the West
ern Vermont Cong'l Association.
Miss Carrie Broadwell of this town has
been added to Gov. Pages office force,
commencing work there Monday.
The Rebekahs at their meeting will
have new sugar, with all the trimmings,
for refreshments. All members cordially
invited.
r. S. Page has bought of Chas. Swift
his herd of famous Guernsey cattle,
nine head, and will put them on his
Allen farm.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
Death of Mrs. Horace Keeler

Mrs. Horace Keeler died last night at
the home of her son, II. S. Keeler, at
Morristown Corners, after an illness of
about two weeks, from the effects of a
tumor of the stomach. She was rs years
of age and had been a resident of town
for many years. Funeral services will
be held from the home Friday afternoon
at o'clock, Rev. Otto 5. Raspe of the
Uniyersalist church officiating, with in
terment in Pleasant View cemetery. Be-
sides the son above mentioned, she leaves
one daughter, Mrs. Fred Louis of Dor
chester, Mass. A more extended obitu-
airy will appear next week.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
Death of George m. Stiles.

George Meigs Stiles died last Sunday
evening at about seven o'clock, at his
home on Winter street, after having been
confined to his bed since week ago last
Thursday. Although he had been in
very poor health for sev,rtl years,
suffering from rheumatism and other
troubles, death was caused by an attack
of grip, with attending complications,
including stomach trouble, which with
his feeble health he was unable to with
stand.
Brief funeral services were held at the
home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. G. c. St,
Clare of the Cong'l church officiating
and the remains were taken this morning
to Jericho, where funeral services were
held this afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Williams
of Peacham, who was former pastor of
the family in Jericho, officiating.
Those present from out of town to at
tend the service here were Mr.. and Mrs.
N. S. Ransom of Brattleboro, Miss Mar
guerite Loynachan of Rutland, Mass,
G. Stiles of Tottenville. N. Y.
The deceased was born in Jericho,
VT, April 22d, 1880. His parents were
Ephraim and Jerusha French Stiles and
his grandfather was among the early
settlers of the town of Jericho. He
always resided in that town until he
moved to Morrisvlle in 1889. He was
twice married, his first wife having
been Olive l.. Field of Jericho, to whom
he was married in 1852. To them were
born three children, Frank A. of Jericho,
Henry &. of Tottenville, N. Y, and Mrs.
Jennie Ransom of Brattleboro. On May
6, 1869, he was united in marriage to
Myra l.. Terrill of Morristown. To this
union were born three sons, only one of
whom, John E. of Mlddlebury, survives.
One died in infancy and Judson B. in
1897. Besides his wife and the children
above named, Mr.. Stiles is survived by
one brother, A. F. Stiles of Florida, and
eight grandchildren. In his death Nor
ristown losks an exemplary citizen and
citizen and the family a loving husband
and father. He was of quiet, retiring
disposition and his ill health since com
ing to Morrisville had kept him much at
home. He had, however, made large
circle of friends, who were attracted by
his genial, happy manner During his
long period of illness he was patient
and cheerful and was tenderly cared for
by Mrs. Stiles. The family have the
sympathy Of the community in their
great affiiction.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
MESS NOTICES.

For SALE 10. l. c. Pigs, 4 weeks old April
10th. J. E. FOSTER, johnson.
MILLINERY.-FormalO Opening Of Latest New
York Millinery, April 2, s and g.
Mrs. l.. E. TATRo, Johnson.
NIGHT OPERATOR WANTED For the Nor.
risvllle Exchange. The rk does not interfere
with school attendance. Salary SIS. per month.
CITIZENS TELEPHONE Co.
MILLINERY --latest New York and Boston
styles in Trimmed and Ready-to-wear Hats and all
Millinery Novelties. Call in and look at goods
and get prices. MEssER STORE, Morrisville.
For SALE THE farm of the late H. H. Church
Ill OF Elmore, consisting of $50 acres, stock and
tools. Stock and tools sold separate if desired.
Apply MRS w. P. CHURCHILL, Morrisville, r.
F. ID. No. 1, Box AZ.
For SALE!-At a genuine bargain for spot
cash:-A first class open buggy, also light driv-
ing harness and a second hand express harness.
VIII sell all together separate to suit purchaser
Apply to, I. b. ELLIS, Morrisvle.
NoTICE!-We sell the Singer Sewing Machine
(the best made) and give anyone chance to pay
paid for Supplies for all makes of machines al
ways on hand. F. II. BARTLETT, Morrisvilie.
MILLINERY Have returned from Boston
ana new orR with complete line oil the latest
Millinery novelties. Millinery Opening of Pat
tern Hats, Saturday, April is. cordial invita-
tion is extended to all. MRS F. b. MCFARLAND,
Portland ST., Morrisville.
BARRELS For good, sound Barrels, with one
head, we will pay as follows Flour, paint and
small sugar barrels IIc each large sugar barrels,
Delivered at our Hide House. On lots Of
20 or more, delivered at one time, will pay &C more
than above price. c. S. PAGE, Hyde Park.
LOOK HERE, LISTEN = Rooms and Tene-
nents to let and more wanted. Residences for
sale. both new and old. Farms for sale, large and
small. Stores and Hotels Don't forget it don't
De satisfied until you listen to what | tell you.
Very respectfully. yours for business, THE 0. ID.
cHoATE Co., Morrisville House J. Sinnot,
Cherry Avenue.
RELIABLE HORSE For SALE - Bay horse,
weighs about 1850, with perfect feet and legs and
to me to be absolutely afraid of nothing
out the whip. This horse iS,a grand saddle horse,
having very easy trot and canter, guides by the
neck, and IS the best long distance road horseI
ever owned. Sold for no fault but want OF use.
If you want reliable horse, don't let this oppor-
unity pass. G. p. DRoWNE, MorsvIlle.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
LOCAL NJ EW s.
WORTHWHILE

Fay Tinker has been caring for Asa T..
Hunt for the past week.
Read Bartlett's Bust ness Notice about
Singer Sewing machines.
Hiram Dodge returned to his studies
at the U. V. NJ. to-day.
Miss Florence Norton went to Eden to-
day, to visit her friend, Miss Myra Blake.
Mrs. A. j. Smith has been spending
several days with relatives in Hardwicll.
Mrs. Frank Marion of Hardwick ar
rived in town this morning for short
visit.
Mrs. ann Gray of Cambridge has been
guest the past week of her son, Thos.
Gray.
Section Boss Raymond's little daugh
! ter, Georgna, is dangerously i'll from
pneumonia.
Miss Maud Chatfee returned last even
ing to Burlington, to resume her studies
at the U. V. M.
George Gordon of Bolton was a guest
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
4.tchinson the past week.
Miss Gertrude Brigham has been a
guest the past week of her aunt, Mrs.
r. M. Hubbell, in Wolcott.
George Russell came home from Mont
pelier yesterday for visit with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Russell.
Nat Freeman returned Tuesday even
ing from Tunbridge, where he has been
visiting relatives for several weeks.
The condition of Mrs. John Rushford,
who has been suffering from stomach
trouble for some time, is reported as
quite serious.
Mrs. H. S. Turner of Gardner, Mass,
was guest several days the past week
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Car
penter on Laporte road.
A recent addition to T. W. Utton's
training stable is the trotting mare,
Mable Hill, owned by Messrs. Whitney
and Hanley of Montpelier.
Mrs. Frank Hamel has moved from the
farm recently purchased by Almon Be-
dell, to the upper tenement of Myron
Whitcomb's house on Maple street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lunt, who have
been spending several months with their
daughter, Mrs. C. E. Palmer, went to
their home at Derby Line last Thursday
Mrs. Id. E. Bliss and Mrs. Geo. Cooke.
and daughter, of Mills, Mass, have
been guests for several days the past
week of relatives in Jericho and Burling-
ton.
Miss Emma Banister was brief visitor
in town the last of the week, having a
twenty-four hours leave of absence from
her duties in the Waterbury State hos
pital.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Thomas pleasantly
entertained a large party of Morrisville
young people at their farm home last
evening, the principal feature being
genuine "sugaring Off" The occasion
was very much enjoyed by all.
Several young men, who are old
enough to know better, made them
selves obnoxious in various ways at the
entertainment at town hall last Thurs
day evening. This is not the FIRST
offense and we are informed that a repe-
tition is quite liable to bsiDg the offend
ers into police court.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
Annual Meeting, April 20 !,

At the regular meeting of the Morris
vile Board of Trade last evening, there
was good attendance and matters of i'm
portance were discussed, including an
advertising campaign. which it is pro-
posed to begin directly following the
election of officers.
the annual meeting will be held on
Monday evening, April 20, when the only
business transacted will be the election
of officers for the year ensuing All
members are urged to attend this meet
ing, if possible.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
Stone Cutters Strike Settled

The Stone Cutters strike of the Barre
Branch, which has effected the local
stone business for several weeks, has
been settled and the cutters viii doubt
less begin work again in the Mould d
Davis sheds in Morrisville next Monday.
The basis of settlement is for term of
three years at scale of 81 IL cents per
hour for the first year, 3S cents for the
second year and 3S "a cents an hour for
the third year with Saturday half holi-
day during June, July, August and Sep
tember
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
A Gooa Suggestion

1t has been suggested that Morrisville
celebrate the Fouth of July this year
and this paper is pleased to comply so
far as possible with the request for its
assistance in the agitation. OF course! |!
Why not have a real old-fashioned cele-
bration? We haven't observed the day
for several years. A general invitation
to Lamoillle County people would
doubtless receive hearty response. As
has also been suggested, water carni-
val on the new lake might properly be
special feature.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
S1.00 a Year in Lamoille Co
S1.25 Outside of Lam0ille CO

Last Monday afternoon Miss Alice
Page entertained her Sunday-school class
of fourteen at sugar party.
Two tramps were entertained at the
county hostelry Monday night and on
Tuesday morning took bee line for the
asbestos mines.
V. l.. Griswold of Essex is spending a
week in this place and vicinity, He has
been in Essex the past year and will go
back for another year.
Pope has added the agency of the
Columbia machine to his phonograph
outfit and has several machines and
records of both the Columbia and Edison
make.
Albert O'Brien, the stage driver, lost
good horse last Saturday. IL was driven
down on the morning stage Thursday
and as soon as reaching here was taken
with collie.
Do not forget the supper at the Cong'l
church on Friday evening of this week.
This will be the last one of the season,
but will, nevertheless, be of the usual
excellent variety. In addition to the
feast there will be a literary and musical
entertainment. Everybody invited.
Everett Fairbanks, the oldest son of
Herbert Fairbanks, was operated upon
Monday night for appendicitis. The case
was very serious one, but DR.. Maynard,
of Burlington, assisted by Drs. Leach of
this place and Rublee of Wolcott, per-
formed the operation very successfully
and reports today are that the lad is doing
as well as could be expected. A trained
nurse from Burlington is in attendance.
The Home Culture Club held it's clos.
ing meeting of the year at the home of
Mrs. Nora Wood on Monday evening.
Fifteen members being present. Miss
Blonde Seymour gave an interesting arti-
Gle upon Daniel Chester French" and
Mrs. Alice Lewis one on " American Wo-
men Sculptors." The illustrations of the
works of the sculptors added greatly to
the interest of the occasion. The officers
for the ensuing year are: President, Mrs.
L. II. Lewis; Vice-President, Mrs. c. S.
Page; Secretary, Mrs. Nora Scofield;
Treasurer, Miss Dorcas Sawyer.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
W,EBEAS0Alz, y! !!:'!;!:::j ! y,
Easter
Footwear
For, Men
and ~ ~On1 en-
A VERlTABlE EXPOSITION

of everything of merit in the
footwear line, in all the fash.
ionable styles, with unequaled
choice in all lines briefly de-
scribes my display. Certainly
styles were never more at
tractive than now, and no
matter for what purpose it is
wanted, the correct pattern
will be found here. | invite
special attention to my excep-
tionally large showing of Tan
and Patent Leather OXfords.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
Meeting of Sunday School institute

Meeting of Sunday School institute
This afternoon the Morristown Sunday
School Association held an institute in
the Universa'ist church. The session
began at two O'Clock, the general topic
being "Sunday School Problems and
Their Solution" The topic was subdi-
vided into Sunday School Attendance" :"
Teachers and Teaching" Admins
tration," and Extension"
The meeting was in charge of State
Secretary, Rev. E. M. Fuller of Burling-
ton and proved very interesting. The
opening service was in charge of Rev.
Otto S. Raspe.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
To TaE-Payers

The Listers will be in session at the
Town Clerks office next Saturday, by
which time all inventories must be re-
turned. MOERIsTDwN LISTERS
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08
Funeral of Mrs. 3. c. Sheldon

The funeral of Melvina Slayton Sheldon
vas held at the home in Swanton last
Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
C. c. st. Glare of this place, assisted by
Rev. f. j. Ranslow of Swanton. The
bearers were her two step sons, Carl and
Frank Sheldon and four nephews, Frank
M. Peck of Milford, Mass, Harry A.
Peck of Brighton, Mass, A. H. and Noyes
Slayton of this place. There was pro-
fusion of beautiful floral tributes.
The remains were brought here We'd
nesday night and Thursday morning a
brief service was held at her former home
in the brick house on lower Main street
Those from out of town who attended
the service in Morrisville were B. c.
Sheldon and sons, Frank Sheldon of New
ton Falls, n. Y. Carl Sheldon of Boston
and George Sheldon of Swanton; Mr., and
Mrs. c. F. Slayton and Harry Peck of
Boston; Mrs Minnie Lang of Barton and
Mrs. Anna J. Slayton of Montpelier.
In an extended obituary the Swanton
Currier referred to the deceased as fol-
lows:- In April 1899 she married b. C.
Sheldon. Coming to Swanton Mrs.
Sheldon became a mother in the truest
sense of the word to Mr.. Sheldon's
three young sons. Her many charming
qualities quickly gained her wide
circle of friends and she soon occupied
the prominent place in the society and
good works of the town that she had
filled in Morrisville.
Mrs. Freeland Tillotson, who has been
in poor health for some time, went to
Burlington last Friday for treatment at
Mary Fletcher hospital.
Miss Marion Cornell of Jacksonville
has been guest several days the past
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Z
Smith, returning home to-day.
Mrs. Frank Turner, who has been with
her sister, Mrs. James j. Billings, for
the past three weeks, returned to her
home in Barre to-day. The condition of
Mrs. Billings is slowly improving.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08

Rev. q. C. st. Glare was in Burlington
to-day ii attend a meeting of the Corg'l J
Minister'S Club of Vermont.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1908-04-08

The Local Advertiser
Always gets good results in
this paper. Why?
1t has THE circulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-22

! make me weary to see women posing
around that they don't know anything
about such matters, just to try to make
other folks believe that they've been born
in rich, do-nothing families. when all the
time they know about everything, and
I've more than suspicion that Mrs.
Realkute did quite Il good deal of the
actual cooking herself while L was taking
my meals with them last fall.
Anyhow. I don't see that it was such
a tremendous favor for her to invite me
to take my meals with them during my
husbands absence. for l certainly Should
have done the same for her if her hus-
band had been away-although i do hate
to have interlopers at my table-and, any
how. 1t costs hardly bit more to buy
for three than it does for two-so far as
the table is concerned, l mean-and SO
they We're put to little, no expense on
my account and, as for that new set of
dishes that / know she bought why. it
was good thing that something hap
pened' to make 'em provide themselves
with decent dishes. don't you think? Any
how, when my husband came back. didn t
l go and make Mrs Realkute a really
pretty gift-a brooch composed of her
birthstOnes? OF course, her birthstones
are amethysts. and the gift wasn't eX-
pensive, but it's the feeling with which a
gift is made that counts. not the value
Anyway, l can't see why she should
feel that just because / ate with them
in their fiat for a little while on such a
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special occasion as the absence of my
husband from the city. she's entitled to
come limiting around all the time to be
invited to dinner. especially when / am
going to have scrap dinner for my hus-
band and myself and have to go to all
sorts of bother to fix up regular din
ner? It's just because she wants to get
square with my eating with them. that
all. and of all the sOrdd things that ever
l heard of-don't you think? But it's just
like all these sponges. They pretend
that they're liberal and openhanded and
all that. but they store up almost every
little thing that they do for you and take
the very first chance to even up the ac-
count.
You know that snippy little Mrs Rite
next? Well, she S another of them.
Away back in Christmas week We went
shopping together. and we had luncheon
a. one of the department stores. The
luncheon came to just s1.so for the two of
us. and she just dilly-dallied around and
did the best she knew to stick me for it
by pretending that she couldn't find any
thing but twenty-dollar bill in her
pocketboOk but she'd been Dragging
to me all the morning about her
uncle out west sending her $50 for
present. and do you suppose that
| was going to be such fool as to pay for
her luncheon when she had all of that
money-even if her uncle out west did
send her $50. and maybe he did and maybe
he didn't, when it comes to that-Mrs.
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that-why, of course. she couldn't do any
thing else but ask me TO take my meals
with them while my husband was away.
Il know that she just hated to do it.
for she's one of these women who pre-
tends that she doesn't know single SOL
itary thing about managing, which means
Of course, that she's so naturally lazy
that it just inks her to do a single hand s
turn. But. of course, she had to ask me
for decencys sake. and so l took my
meals with them for the three weeks that
my husband was out of the city l know
that she must Lave gone out and bought
a new set of dishes, too. for they were
brand-new, and everybody knew that the
Realkutes hardly had enough dishes for
themselves to eat off of. for they're the
kind of folks. both of them, who put ev-
erything on their backs.
We'll she just spread herself all over
the place in getting up fine meals all the
time / ate with them. too. just out of
stuck up ness, although / don't suppose
they'd known what d good meal tasted
like before | sat down al their table. She
just wanted to put it all over me, that S
all, you see. the foolish creature, and for
the first time in her whole life / >.uppose
she just shaved and toiled and, of course.
saw right away that her pretense that
she didn't know thing about managing
was all bluff. for her meals were all
fine. and she supervised the getting of
them all herself. And it certainly does