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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
AStCOND POWER PLANT

Corry-D eavtt- Company to Build
Above Present Location a: Kinney's
Mills
The Cory eavitt Frost Company of
this city. is to build second power plant
about2 800 feet above the present plant at
Kinneys Mills. The dam will be about
1876 feet in length and II 10 feet in height.
The power house will be built about 800
feet from the dam and the water will be
conveyed by steel penstock to the power
house, the grade giving head of 30 feet
at that point. The estimated horse power
of the new plant is about 1000 when there
is plenty of water.
The contract for the new work, which
will be of concrete, has been let to ID. w.
Cooley, of Waterbury, and will be COM
menced at once 1t is expected the dam
will be completed the first of December
The company is to begin the construc-
ton of new line to the quarries at once
and have contract with the Wetmore
and Morse Granite Company to furnish
power after April 1, 1910 at which time
their contract with the Consolidated
Lighting Company expires. This line
will carry 900 volts. The company is
to build new line from their present
plant to the site of the new one at once to
furnish power for Mr.. Cooley in the con-
struction of the dam Mr. Cooley intends
to have the place wired for arc lights so
the work can be carried on day and night.
He also intends TO suspend a cable across
the river and use blondin, sort of
bucket arrangement, for conveying the
concrete. All the machinery used in the
construction will be run by electric power.
The location Of these power plants is
where four towns corner, SO that the pre-
sent power house is in Montpelier, the
north end of the dam and penstock are in
East Montpelier, and the South end is in
Berlin. The new power house is in Berlin,
the penstock in Barre town and the dam is
in East Montpelier. The new dam is
expected to furnish excellent storage.
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THETFoRD

Henry Fogg of Quechee and Miss Addie
Gonlelt, of Thetford, were married at the
NJ. E. parsonage Union Village Aug. Z,
by Rev. Mr.. Newton.
Charles Vaughn and family have closed
their summer home and gone to their
home in Massachusetts,.
The camp girls have gone from the hill.
Both of the Bailey twins are dead.
Amos Porter, an aged and life long
resident, of Thetford, died this week.
A sister of Mrs. Herbert Chamberlain
with her family has been visiting her
The district school at the Hill com
menced last week with Miss Helen Emerson
as teacher and Miss Della Cummings in
district No. 3.
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NORTHFIELD

Fred c. Green has returned from a
weeks visit with relatives in Burlingato.
Mrs. rs. Dyke is i'll at her home on
Main street and is being cared for by Mrs.
A. NJ. Williams Mrs. Dykes mother,
Mrs Gaskell, of Barton, is also with her
Miss Belle Houston has returned frdle =.
three weeks trip to Burlington, Miodm
bury and Bristol
Miss Dorothy Wall returned to Boston
Thursday after months visit with her
aunt, Mrs f. c. Greene
b. M. Bogues has started ten cent
hack in town. The ten cent hack wa
started here some three years ago and there
was a good business for one man, but in
few weeks there were several in the BUSH
ness. They all went out of the business
about the same time.
Frank A. Sanderson has returned from
Readsville, Mass, where he witnessed
part of the big races which came off this
week.
Mrs. +. ]. Houston and family spent
Friday in Williamstown with relatives.
Fay Hubbell has returned from a
months visit with relatives in st. AL
bans.
Misses Bernce and Evelyn Cross have re-
turned from q short visit with friends
in Barre.
II. c. Cady and family and F. E.
Colburn and family spent Sunday at Cas-
an Lodge.
Andrew Durham, of Troy, n. Y, is
spending a week in town with his father
George Durham.
Manser Stone has returned from Put
Evansville, where he was the guest OF
his uncle George Fiske.
Royal Cheney was in Barre visiting
friends for the past two months.
Fred Sawyer has bought the Charles
Sawyer house on Slate avenue and Will
take possession Immediately.
, Charles A. Clark has sold his house on
Central street to John Erickson, possession
being taken Immediately. Mr.. Erickson
has sold his interest in the Thomas FL
lott farm to Mr.. Clarke.
H. M. Peck and family have moved
from Proctor here. Mr. Peck is employed
by NJ. E. Chase.
Charles Brayley, of Kansas, City is
visiting his mother, Mrs. E. NJ. Brayley
The selectmen have begun the work
of re-planking the iron bridge on Main
street, the work being in charge OF VIII
liam Russell.
The Sunday schools of the Conngre-
gational church and Methodist church
have a joint picnic at the fair grounds
| Saturday afternoon.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
E. S. McGalhin on Friday night, weighing
~ pounds.
j. Elliott Smith, who has been staying
at the Mortified House for the pas
three weeks, has returned to his home IL
Portland, Me. His daughter, Mrs Mary
McCullam, will remain here for few
weeks.
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EAST MONTPELIER

Harvey Dodge of Iowa is visiting
relatives in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent have been en-
tertaining cousin from Springfield
Mass, also guests from Barre and Mont
pelier.
News has been received from Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Sibley of Nebraska that they
have daughter born Saturday Sept. 4th.
Clark Sibley goes to Nebraska soon to
visit his son.
Frost has done but little damage in
this vicinity.
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SOUTH WOODBURY.

Mrs. Lizzie McAllister and Mile Wells
were at Warren Goodells Friday.
Mrs. Jennie Strong attended the
meeting of the Women's Relief Corps held
in Cabot last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs, e. j. Banks were AZ G, F.
Harvey's in Cabot on Saturday.
Glenn SULTAN has moved to the quar-, =.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Lyford were at
+. j. Banks on Monday.
As Mr. and Mrs. Hudson were on their
way to South Woodbury. last Sunday
afternoon their horse took fright near the
Banks place throwing Mrs. Hudson out
She struck on the wheel and was con
siderably injured. She was carried in'c
Mr.. Banks house and rstorativos used
and She was able to be taken home that
night.
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WATERBURY INN

Excellent Summer Business Done-The
Best Season Since the House Was Opened
The season this summer at the Water
bury Inn has been the best since the house
opened for business. While the house
has not been filled to its capacity at all
times, the management is very well
satisfied. They have done large summer
business and the transient business is
exceptionally good, as this is favorite
place for auto parties to stay over night.
There has been no time this summer when
they have not had at least on auto
party and the greatest number of auto
parties spending the night at one time
was eight. Many parties stop at the Inn
before climbing Cancels Hum,
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
ESTATE OF LYDIA A. PlrKN

ESTATE OF LYDIA A. PITKIN
The undersigned, having been appcin. cd
by the Honorable Probate Court for the
Dis riot of Washington, commissil rs.
TO receive, examine, and adjust he claims
and demands of all persons against the
es, a'e of LYDIA A. PITKIN, late Of Marsh
field, in said Dis riot, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto. hereby
give notice that we will meet for lie prr-
pose aforC said, at the re sidCnce Ct S. II.
PACKER, in the town of Mars fit Id. in
said dis, riot, on the 25th day of Sepiem-
Der and 18th day Of January next from
one O'Clock a. m, until o'clock p. M,
on each of said days and that six mont his
from the 18th day of July A. ID. 1909, is tie
time limited by said Court for said credit
ors to present their claims TO us for exam
nation and allowance.
Da.ed at Marshfeld this 26th day of
August A. ID. 1909.
Edgar A. Lamberton Commission rs
Simeon L. Dwinell
1857
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09

The Knights of Pythias of Marshfeld
held picnic on the grounds of Fred
Thomas last Saturday There was a large
number present and all enjoyed the day.
Mrs. George Sumner was in Marshfeld
en- Monday.
Mr. Adlison's son who has been board
ing at Frank Batchelder's has returned
to his home in New York.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
ESTATE OF ALBERT DWINELL

The Undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court Tor the
District of Washington, commissioners, to
receive, examine, and adjust the claims
and demands of all persons against the
estate of ALBERT DWINELL, late of
Calais, in said District, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the Town Clerks office
in the town of Calais in said District, on
the 18th day of September and 10th day
Of February next, from l o'clock p. m.
until 4 o'clock p. M, on each OF said days
and that six months from the 23d day OF
August A. D. 1909, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Calais this 3lst day of August
A. d. 1909.
Warren E. Bliss, Commissioners.
George +. Sanders,
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CONTINUED AGAIN

The case in City Court of State VS.. the
McJanett boys which was continued
from Monday till yesterday morning was
fulther continued until next Tuesday.
6yor Dawley said the city fathers had too
any cases of the same sort to look after
Iut hoped places could be found for the
Iboys before the time of set for the case.
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1 COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

ESTATE OF ANTHONY A. PERRY.
The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Washington, commissioners to
receive, examine, and adjust all claims
and demands of all persons against the
estate of ANTHONY A. PERRY, late of
Cabot, in said District, deceased; and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the pur-
poses aforesaid at the Town Clerks
office, in the town of Cabot, in said Dis
trict, on the 18th day of September and
31st day of January next, from l o'clock
p. m. until o'clock p. m, each OF said
days, and that six months from the Both
day of July A. d. 1909, is the time limited
by said Court, for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Cabot this 9th day of August
A. d. 1909.
Merton D. Wells Commissioners.
Walter S. Ford.
1896
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
TAXES FOR SIX MONTHS
Amount Paid by Savings Banks and Trust
Companies Washington County Fig

Companies Washington County Fig
ures
The State taxes of the savings banks
and trust companies are all in for the SIX
months ending June 80. These taxes
must be paid the State before the last day
in August. The tax for the six months
is seven twentieths of one per cent. on the
average deposits. The tax is an increase
of over Sc 600 on the previous six months
business This is about $4,000 more than
the increase in taxes has been heretofore
The trust companies increased their
deposits more than the savings banks
during the past six months. The tax paid
by the savings banks is STAG, 45SO7. The
trust companies paid SIS, 924.60, making a
total for the six months of 5000, 3S2.67.
The same banks paid the following
sums for the previous six months;
Savings Banks ....,....,...S1 44, $40 "a
Trust Companies ,......... Il, lCS.H
Total ...............S 2l5, 9S5 .25
The local banks paid the following
taxes:
Montpelier Saving Bank and
Trust Company ....,,....S 9, 67S 80
Previous six months ...... 9, SIS 81
Capital Savings Bank and
Trust Company ...... 4, 500. so
Six months previous. ...... 4, 6S3. 80
Barre Banks.
Granite Saving Bank ana
Trsut Company ......... 4, 2l5 Is
Previous six months ,.... A, oil "a
Barre Savings Bank and Trust
Company .............. a, 1913 OF
Previous six months ..... A, l03 OF
The Mortified Savings Bank
and Trust Company .... 3, 179 81
Six months previous. ,,...... 3, 1876 AZ
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09
HUMPHREYS

Humphreys Veterinary Specifics
"For Every Living Thing on the
Farm" Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
Hogs, Dogs, Poultry.
A. A. For FEyERs. milk Fever, Lung Fever.
ID. ID. For SPRAINs, Lameness, Rheumatism.
G. G. For SORE Throat, EpizOOtlc. DlstempeF.
d. ID. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
II. Il. For COUGHS, Colds, Iniiuenzn.
f. r. For COLO, BelIYache. Dinrrhea.
&C. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
H.. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
~. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango. Eruptions.
y.K.For BAD CONDITION, Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid
on receipt Of price. 90 cts. each.
500 page Book and Stable
Chart to hang up mailed free.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE co. Corner
William and Ann Streets, New York.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-09-09

~ suffered habtually from constipa-
ton. Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels, so that they have
been regular ever since."-A. E. Davis,
grocer, Sulphur Springs, Tex.
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Mrs w. P. Stafford and son Edward
of Washington, ID. c., who have been
spending the summer at Greensboro, are
spending the month of September here.
j. L. Bertrand is in Lowell, Mass,
attending the automobile races.
Z. d. Nash, general manager OF the
Chamguinola railway, of Bocas del Toro,
Panama, with Mrs. Nash, are visiting
his niece, Mrs. Frank Blossom.
Miss Annette Stride, who has spent
the summer at Fairlee, has returned to
spend some time with relatives and
friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Moyles have re-
turned from visit to their brother in
New London, Conn.
Mrs Hattie l.. Weeks is spending few
days in Lancaster, N. II.
Miss Mary j, Nelson is visiting rela-
tives at Newport.
Mrs. Mary Bowles is the guest OF
Mrs. Whittier at Danville, for few
days.
Herbert N. Johnson and son Ray
mond, of Rapid City, S. d., are visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William b.
Johnson. Raymond Johnson has en-
tered St Johnsbury Academy
Mr.. and Mrs. Aleck Stevenson and
two children, of Los Angeles, CAL. are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. James Willox.
Mrs. Fred A. Allison has gone to Rock
vile, Conn, to join her husband, who
has bought a restaurant there.
Mr. and Mrs. John d, Todd are Wis
iting their son and daughter in Bos-
ton for few weeks.
Rev. DIR. S. G. Barnes, of the South
church, will exchange pulpits with Rev
j. K Kilbourne, of st. Johnsbury Cen
ter next Sunday morning.
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ST. JoHNSBURY.
A General Reunion of Spanish War Vet
Grams Planned for Saturday Under the
Auspices of Liscum Camp.

The ninth anniversary of Liscum
Camp, No 2, T. S. w. ", will be held
here Saturday. A general rally and re-
union is to be the program and all SOL
diers in northeastern Vermont are cor
daily invited, who served in the Span
ish American war or PHILIPPINE insur-
rection. Refreshments will be served
and every effort will be made to make
the occasion enjoyable. The committee
of arrangements include II. A. Wilcox,
A. r. Spencer, Charles Celley, John
Tinker, Arthur Stevens, all of st. Johns
bury, L. A. Thomas, Barnet, NJ. A.
Brock, Bradford, Fred circuit, Lyn-
donville, john A. McCauley, Barton,
A. Davis, Newport.
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Montpelier Morning Journal ON youl
breakfast table for 40c month.
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AL persons are recommeded to
taae Foley's Kidney for backache,
rheumatism, and kidney aud blad-
der trouble. 1t will quickly correct
urinary Irregularities. which. II neg
lected, may aevelope into serious
Illness. II will restore health and
strength. Do not neglect signs OF
kidney or bladder trouble and risk
9rights disease or diabetes.
Sod ny all Druggists
Have all the latest news by read
ing the Morning journal.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-01-09
BOY OF SEVEN is A HERO.
Presence Of Mind Saves Life Of Father
In Fight with q Bull.

Freeport, Ill.-Heiko Brauer, a farm
er residing half mile south of Everts,
was attacked recently by an enraged
bull and was saved from death by the
courage and presence Of mind Of his
seven-year-old son.
Mr.. Braaer was chasing the bull
into the barn at the time Of the ad-
venture. He hit the animal a couple
of cracks with stick. This enraged
his majesty of the pastures and he
turned on Mr.. Brauer, knocking him
down and butting him savagely.
Mr.. Brauer grabbed the bull around
the neck and managed to get on his
feet for moment, when the animal
downed him again. He also trampled
upon him.
Two Of Mr.. Brauer's sons were pres
emit, and It was then that the little boy
took hand in the proceedings. Grab
bling q stick, he hit the enraged animal
over the head. The bull lifted his head
and looked at the boy moment, ap-
parently wondering at his audacity.
This gave Mr.. Brauer the chance he
was looking for, and he hastily jumped
up and got away.
After Mr.. Brauer had counted up his
injuries he found that they consisted
of fracture Of the left arm near the
wrist and numerous bruises.
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ARMY OF BATS INVADE
BEDROOM OF RECTOR
INMATES HAVE uNpLEAsANT Ex
FERENCE BEFORE PESTe
ARE GOTTEN RID OF.

London.-Inmates Of q quiet rec.
tory in Dorsetshire will long remem-
Der the iatter hours of recent night.
The rector was aroused In the mid
die of the night by great noise in
the room. Was 1t a burglar? Finally.
he concluded that an army OF bats
had selected his bedroom for their
high jinks. From every part Of the
room they could be heard plunging
against mirrors and glasses, knock
ing up against the ceiling, while too
often to be pleasant one would hit
against the head of the bed. and.
worse STILL the beating Of their wings
could be felt as they came close to
the helpless faces on the pillow.
The rector's alarm was increased by
the fact that his wife had a horror Of
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of the left hand between the stems of
the leaves on the surface of the soil.
turning the plant completely upside
down; then with gentle tap of the
edge OF the pot, upon the greenhouse
staging or similar firm substance the
pot may be easily removed. as in Fig.
2. The mass Of soil and root can then
be divided into three or as many parts
as may be decided upon (see Fig. 81,
this operation being carried out by
the aid of sharp knife, cutting
through the rhizome. or rootstock.
carefully and clearly, separating the
roots with IS little damage as posi-
BILE. To make each division shapely
1t may be necessary to detach sew
eral single leaves, with rootlets. these
being laid on one side for later atten-
ton. The spare space In the pot
should be filled with the compost above
described. care being taken that am
pie drainage is afforded, with few
pieces OF crooks (broken fiower-pots).
Firm potting Is desirable. this being
attained by giving the base Of the
pots several decided taps upon the
bench in order to settle the contents
firmly and the soil about the roots.
The single leaves require potting in
the same way In five-inch pots, arran-
ging the tall leaves In one pot, the
small in another. This is an excel
lent plan to obtain plants for differ
emit positions. the taller giving bet
ter appearance on hall table or in
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THE ASPIDISTRA OR
"PARLOR PALM" PLANT
Variety Responds
ousIy Good Care

The aspidistra, or parlor palm, DE-
Hives its name from aspidiscon. . lit
tie round shield, probably from the
shape of its flower, which, though
somewhat Insignificant, is peculiar
from its being borne upon the sur
faes Of the soil. There are two forms.
green and variegated. The aspidistra
10 perhaps the most valuable OF all
plants for room establishment, as we'll
~ for effect in the greenhouse. whilst.
being evergreen. 1t is especially valu-
able for decorative purposes all the
year round; In fact, its stately and
bold appearance causes 1t to rank
among the best of all plants for In
doors, in draughts and badly lighted
rooms. and with reasonable care 1t
succeeds with but little attention. 1t
will also be found, too, more profit
able than many expensive plants pur-
chased from time to time to place upon
the table or in the window, these
usually having to be replaced quick
ly, SO little are they adapted to pro-
1onged sojourn in an uncertain tenn
perature with unnatural surroundings.
One Of the advantages of the aspidis-
ira IL that gas affects 1t but little in
comparison with other plants. One
cannot help but notice in many cases
its neglect as regards cultivation. the
plants, as 1t were, being left to take
care of themselves. A good plant
should be purchased from a nursery
man, and II this ia given due atten-
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Dividing
the

| the conservatory, the smaller being
more fitted for the side table or in a
fancy stand or similar receptacle.
This is somewhat drastic treatment,
but II the plants are carefully staked
with light stick or bamboo cane and
tied up with raffia for a week or two
they will speedily recover If kept from
bright sunlight, the tying up OF the
leaves being necessary to prevent
their weight levering the roots out Of
position. The final proceeding is to
give the contents of the pots several
copious waterings, in order to wash
the soil well round the roots, but be
sure the water gets away.
Sometimes 1t will be found that old
plants make no progress. This is
usually due to the fact that fresh soil
entirely is required. the old having
become sour from over-waterin1 or
other causes. immense the whole OF
the pot and contents in pail of water
for one hour, remove the pot, washing
away the old soil altogether, then re.
pot with new pot and soil. AS to
watering, the aspidistra requires to be
freely watered In summer and spar
ingly in winter. 1t is preferred by
some. instead Of giving several water
ings. to stand the plant in a pail Of
water for some little time, allowing
the pot to be wholly covered. thus at.
fording lasting drink, and this meth
cd is all very we'll when the watering
of a plant Is understood. 1t is COM
mon practice to place the pots in
fancy vases or jardinieres; this is
detrimental to any plant, as 1t binders
the air getting to the pot, which is
porous. II. however. this course is
adopted the outer vessel should be con-
siderably larger than that containing
the plant itself, to allow a certain
amount Of air to circulate between the
two; also 1t should not be forgotten
that water must not accumulate at the
bottom Of the vase. as this rapidly be-
comes stagnant and sour. and is very
Injurious to the plant.
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U0 oAS1 0wAtHGa W SSetV9s
bats. She was almost trembling with
anxiety, not only for herself, but also
for her curtains, and the nice, new
wall paper! Consequently. the hus-
hand had to bestir himself. Very gin
gerly he struck match and lit q
candle. This only attracted the
wretched creatures nearer to that par
ticular part of the room in which the
bed was placed.
The rector had been told that II a
lighted candle were placed in the win
dow the bats would depart. He would
try this. the wife begging that he
would get her towel.
When she had carefully wrapped
her head in the towel the rector pro-
ceeded to the window with the can
die, lodging the bats which circled
around. Having placed the candle on
a chair at the open window he hastily
retired into bed again and awaited
events.
Never more will he try that plan
again. The bats had a lot of confed-
crates outside, and these also began to
come in. SO that 1t was impossible to
count how many there were in the
room. Another plan was tried. All
the curtains were drawn aside and the
the east window opened wide. The
light was put out and heads were laid
on the pillow. Soon the noises got
less, and at last ceased, followed by
sweet forgetfulness.