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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-07-02
ORFORDVILLE

Miss Alice Washburn is home
from Northampton for the summer
vacation. Next week she starts
for North Dakota to visit her sis
ter Grace and brother Harvey.
Miss Edyth Clough is away for
week.
Edna Marsh is working for Mrs.
Clarence Blodgett
Della Greenly is working for Mrs.
W. R. Harris.
Following is the roll of honor of
the primary school, The first
named have not been absent du-
ring the school year: Fred Baker,
Bradley Baker, Maurice Baker,
Barnard Bennett, Clifton Greenly,
Chester Greenly, Clifton Huckins,
Leon Marsh, Arthur Marsh, Max
Mousley, Fred Mousley and John
Whitcher, Iona Baker, Dorothy
Butman and Vietta Niles. The fol-
lowing have missed not to exceed
one day: Beatrice Donaldson
day; Ralph Bean 1 day; Lurlyne
Blodgett II day.
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CORINTH.

The switch board was moved
from Mrs. Munson's June 26th and
installed in the home of C. w
Childs.
Mrs. B. D. Fox, of Washington,
visited her sister, Mrs. Munson, on
Tuesday last. She was accom-
panied by Lille Dickey.
Miss Glenna Jewett, of Hyde
Park, is passing a few weeks with
Mrs. Lucinda Magoon, her aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stevens.
of Bridgewater, are visiting their
daughter, Mrs. F. j. Hutton. An
aunt and cousin of Mrs. Hutton
are also visiting her.
Mrs. Anna Cunningham, of East
Barre, is stopping for a few weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Will
son, her parents.
Misses Alice F. Hastings, Jennie
Raymond and Mabel Laid have
been engaged to work for the sea-
son at the Glen Falls house, and
will begin their labors July 3rd.
Sidney c. Harding, who was for
several years the popular and eff
ficient principal of our high school
and recently engaged in teaching
in Wisconsin, is visiting in town.
He has accepted the position of
supervisor of education for the
towns of Hyde Park, johnson and
Eden.
Karl Carter steps very high
these days, almost as high as the
two-year-old colt lately purchased
by him at a fabulous figure, and
which, he says, is the best ever.
Bill Simpson tried the expert
ment some days ago of pulling a
woodchuck out of the wall with
his fingers. He and the dog got
the chuck all right, but he will
sub-let all such jobs in future.
Dow Mcfarland has been APP
pointed local agent for the Oliver
Chilled Pillow Co., of South Bend,
Ind, and is doing good bust
ness. Farmers would do well to
call and see samples.
Burt Hastings, who keeps quite
a string of cows, has become tired
OF creamery methods, and here
after will transform his cream into
butter and ship to city parties.
The next regular meeting of Mi
nerva Chapter No. 6s, o. E. s., will
be held tomorrow, Saturday. even
ing. A good attendance is desired
There will be no preaching at
the Centre church next Sunday,
owing to the pastors absence.
1t is a great pity that we cannot
get a newspaper correspondent
who is omniscient, omnipresent
and all the rest of the oms. Al
most every week a wall goes up
why didn't you give notice of so
and So" or "why didn't you men
ton such and such ?" If people
nave an item which they think
would be OF interest to the public,
Or if societies contemplate holding
and have not spent
enough to notify one of the CORE
,pondents they had better invest
n the necessary postage and send
iirect to the publisher, for, as pre-
yiously intimated, the man with
he lead pencil can't know it all.
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FAIRLEE.

Donahue Bros, are erecting a
large building at Baker Pond.
Lufkin Bros. are grading Main
street, making it one of the best
thoroughfares for autos on the
river.
Mrs. Greer, of Newbury, is at her
cottage.
A. ]. Robinson is assisting Mr..
Moore, at Fairlee Station, for the
summer.
Arrangements for a fine time at
the lake for Monday, the 5th, have
been completed. The Fairlee base
ball team will cross bats with the
Hanover Athletics; the Lyme band
will furnish music; dancing both
afternoon and evening at the Ca
.sino, and winding up the festivi-
ties with a grand display of fire
works in the evening.
Mrs. Charles Rutlage received
word that her sisters husband, Mr.
Crown, of Ryegate, died Wednes-
day.
The services of Mr.. Lawrence
Somers, of Boston, have been Sc
cured to preach in this place for
three months, beginning July T.
The services will begin at 1890 in
the morning.
DR.. Silver is expected this week
from New York.
Edna Simmons, a sister of Mrs.
Densmore, has arrived, and will be
a member of the orchestra.
The Glen Falls House has sew
eral boarders, and everything in
dicates a good business.
Two boys, aged about IL and 10
years, broke into Guy Abbott's
barber shop and stole pocket
knives and other small articles.
Sheriff Bancroft had them started
for Chelsea before the next night.
One boy was from Barre, and one
from down country.
A party of senior students from
Dartmouth returned Saturday af-
ter a weeks stay at the Octagon.
Mr.. Wright of Brockton, Mass,
a shoe manufactures, was a guest
at the Pavilion over Sunday.
Oscar Perrin, wife and son have
been at the Athenwood cottage
for two weeks. Mr.. Perrin enjoy
ed the much needed vacation, as
he has charge of II. p. Hoods milk
and cream business at Eagle
Bridge, n. V, and has 3s men on
the pay roll. Alger Warren is in
charge during his absence. About
seven years ago he came here to
take charge of the creamery at
the station, and by strict attention
to business and square dealing h.
has won one of the cOmpany's best
positions.
Capt. Lucas has put in a new
compound engine into his steamer
and with the new boiler installed
last year, it puts the Gypsy in fine
shape.
Leslie Griffin arrived in town
last week to assist his father at
the Pavilion. Mr.. Wilson, Of HYDE
Park, Mass, will act as steward.
the same position he filled last
year. Mr.. Griffin has the Pavilion
ia first class shape, and all will be
we'll served.
Miss Edith Mitchell and he,
cousin Mary, of Woodsville, were
at the Pavilion over Sunday.
y. b. Hazen, wife and Harry are
at their cottage.
Mr.. Bacon, Of White River June
tion. arrived Saturday to occupy
their cottage; also Mr.. Bugbee.
Dennis Ashley, with his family,
and brother, of Manchester, n. H, |
are at the Worthen cottage for a |
week.
Ernest Adams is working on a
fine cottage for ID. ID. Davis, near |
the one he built two years ago.
Ehen Sargent, of Norwich, is
a large cottage just south
Of the WhippOOrwilL
Mr.. Armstrong, OF White River
has completed his cot
tage, which is located north Of the
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sermon from text Psalms 1913,
which was addressed to the mem
bers of the graduating class and
scholars of the grammar school by
Rev. j. E. Heath. The advice,
both practical and spiritual, that
Mr.. Heath gave them ought to
make a lasting impression for
good on the hearts of the young
hearers. Mrs. VIM. Ford rendered
a beautiful solo during the even
ing.
There will be a childrens' dav
service on Sunday, July IL.
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Sunday Services.

Rev. Collier took for his text on
Sunday morning Eph. 2-8, dwelling
principally upon the necessity OF
our having faith.
Next Sunday morning Rev. Col
Ter will deliver a patriotic sermon
appropriate for the day. Every
one is cordially invited.
Sunday evening the mem bers Of
the M. E. church were invited to
join with the Congregationalist to
listen to the baccalaureate sermon
delivered by Rev. ]. E. Heath, who
spoke very impressive and appro-
pirate words to the class. 1t was
an interesting sermon, and listen
ed to with great interest by those
present.
The Ladies' Aid will meet next
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Susie
Ames, and it is hoped all who can
will make an effort to be present
as they are to have a social tea
and good time generally. Let
all the members of the society try
and be present.
The members of the Ladies' Aid
have begun their annual sale of
ice cream. They have ice cream
for sale every Saturday afternoon
on J. E. Lees piazza, and it will
continue throughout the summer
months.
The Grange observed ladies
night last Saturday evening, and a
delightful program was rendered.
Refreshments were served, and a
good time enjoyed.
A social dance was held at the
lon Er,l do
Mr.. Nelson Celley is still gaining
Mrs. N. M. Gould was taken i'll
the first of the week from the eff
fects of the heat. DR.. Leith was
called.
j. P. Metcalf has bought the
place formerly known as the Ed.
Ford place, on High street, and
moved his family there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dodge
spent Sunday with their daughter
in Lisbon, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Stetson took
carriage trip to Wentworth and
Rumney last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dodge
were in st. Johnsbury Tuesday.
Miss Christine Morrison went to
Weirs, Lakeport and Tilton last
week, and was present at the
graduating exercises at the latter
place.
Miss Bessie Perkins visited at
Tilton last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Perkins are
entertaining relatives from Hard
wick, n. H.
Mrs. Susan Dennis entertained
her uncle and aInt from Corinth
over Sunday.
Miss Della Clement, who has
been assisting in the Central Of
flee at Bradford, is home at pres
ent.
Little Isabel Ames ran against
the edge of a table one day re-
Gently and hurt her ear very badly
Blood poison was feared, but she
is better at this writing.
Mrs. Henry Averill visited her
son at Barre, VT, the past week.
Get your dinner and supper at
Grace church vestry, Bradford, on
July Sd, at rs cents a plate.
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OXFORD.

In order that the people of Or
ford may know that | appreciate
their neighborliness in turning out
to save my saw mill from destruc-
ton by fire on June 22d, | take
this way of thanking them all for
their efforts in my behalf which
saves for me the major portion of
NV property. Walter G. Piper.
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UNION VILLAGE.

Mr.. Charles Beal, OF Manchester,
spent last week with F. A. Rug
giles.
Miss Alice Stafford, of Chester,
recently visited Mrs. G. III. Pat
trell.
Mrs. j. G. French has returned
from her visit in New London,
New Hampshire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Parker recent
IY visited friends in Vershire.
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school work.

school work.
Business is very brisk with us
here at the lake.
Mr.. Angeles family, from Chica-
go, arrived Monday for the sea-
son at the Glen Falls House; also
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry and Miss Rec
ord, of Somerville, Mass. Miss
Falkington comes Thursday, and
will stay at the hotel until her cot
tage is put into order.
We expect a big time Monday,
the 18th, if the weather continues
as it has been the past two weeks.
Come everybody,
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Brook Road.

Mrs. Frank Peabody sold her
household goods at auction last
week Tuesday.
Invitations have been sent out
by the children in Clay Hollow
school to the people in this section
to attend the closing exercises of
the school on Friday, July 2.
Mrs. Cole, of Worcester, with her
two children, has arrived at their
summer house, where they will
spend the warm months.
John b. johnson has been spend
ing a few days at home, but left
Tuesday morning, his business TAX
ing him to Burlington, VT, and
Plattsburg, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Mills, of West
Newbury, and Miss Bertha Dyke
man, of Cambridge, Mass, have
been the recent guests of G.. A.
Johnson's.
A building for the accommoda-
ton of the boys summer school
has recently been erected at Tarl-
ton pond. 1t is nearly completed
and will soon be occupied by about
fifty boys. II will be managed by
Loris johnson, of Cambridge.
River Road.
Mrs. B. r. S. Scott, of Worcester.
Mass, is visiting her daughter
Mrs. Louise Horton; also Mrs. Hor-
toms sister, Mrs. Remission and
daughter, Rubelle, of Upton, Mass
Fred Crosby, of Schenectady, y
", and sister, Adelia Shute, OF
Woodsville, were guests for a short
time at the home of their cousin,
Mrs. NJ. Clark, last week.
Miss Gladys Risley entertained
the Daisy Club at her home Satur-
day last, the occasion being the
18th anniversary of her birth.
The strawberry crop promises to
be a bountiful one.
News has been received from
Nova Scotia that Mr.. and Mrs.
Carey Risley are the proud parents
of a little daughter, born June 20.
The Connecticut river was clear
ed of logs Tuesday, as the gang Of
rivermen and their horses and
outfit went by this place on that
day.
Congregational Church Notes
The union meeting at the Con-
gregational church Sunday even
ing was well attended. The Gram
mar school scholars attended in a
body, and the two opening hymns
we're sung by them. Rev. Mr.. Col
Ter gave a most eloquent prayer
in behalf of the school and its sup
porters, which was followed by the
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Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Beede and
family spent Sunday in Fairlee as
the guest of their brother, Arthur
Heath.
Miss Mary Underhill visited her
grandfather and aunt, Sarah, sew
eral days last week.
Ed. Wilson, of Bradford, was at
j. w. Wilson'S Tuesday.
Nelson Celley is now able to
Walk about the house a little each
day.
Don't forget to come to the hall
Friday evening, July 2, when, it is
expected, the boys and girls of the
village school will do themselves
and their teachers proud.
The attraction for this week
however, is the Fourth of July
celebration at Bradford, where
each one will try to make the
louder noise. Sympathize with "de
kids" we were all young once.
Friday afternoon Miss Moore
closes a very successful term OF
school on Central avenue. She has
prepared a short program, and
hopes to pleasingly entertain those
of the neighors and parents who
can find time to come in.
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SUMMER
DRY GOODS

We are offering one OF the finest
line of dry goods to be found in this sec
ton. Among the attractions are Jap
oniba silks in dress lengths, no two
patterns alike, muslins, plsses, per-
Gales, ginghams, prints. A fine line of
white goods in muslins, batiste, lawns,
etc. etc. Remember our button ma
chine, We cover buttons in all sizes.
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PIERMONT.
Methodist Episcopal, Church

: Metnodlst EplscOpaIA CHurCn
EDWIN S. COLLIER
Pastor.
Sunday Services.
Preaching IL AM; Sunday School
1915, PM; Junior League, 2 PM.
Epworth League, Ppm.
Prayer meeting Tuesday 7:30 PM.
Clvss meeting Friday 7:30 Pm.
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EUREKA.
3. W. HOPPER.

Mr.. Hall has moved his family to
Rocky Ford on account of the children
going to school.
An ice cream supper is to be held at
the Eureka sehool-house Sept. 10 IN
the evening. Everybody is invited.
Mrs. J. R. Long, formerly Of Rocky
Ford. now of Windsor. Colo, is visiting
among cid rsishbors for couple Of
weeks.
Mrs. Shaulis' brother. G. H. Suit. Of
Marmarth. y. D., is visitin. her and his
mother, Mrs. G. 3. Curliss.
Miss Grace Todd Q: Coolidge. Kan,
visited her cousin, G. 3. Todd and family
during the Fair.
Miss Halle Simpson of Fowler visited
her friend. Mrs. E5ra BurehIt, during
the Fair.
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What Do They Curef

Tho above question is often asked con-
corning Dr.. Pierce,s TIVE leading medi:
cines, Golden Medical DiscovaFy' and
FeSe' TSe answer Is that .aolden Medical
,Discoyery , Is most potent alternative or
Blood purifier, and tonic Or invfgoratof
and acts especially isyorably In 3 cuIa-
I've way pIo1h h AZ & me m@SS1s %sssaeas snns tSsroa
bronchial tubes. stomach. bowels and
fhaI cales Yhether x6e disease Affects tho
nasal psssess tie m.eas Iasynx: bro9.
so,s SoWs,: sssaae2
uterus or other pelvic orgdnsS Even in
the chronic or nlcoEat tive stagea 0f fhesa
a1fscIio1a L Is otter. succ@stll IN affect.
~ ffs tFaIarIie esacripiian Il adxiesd
fof the EtfaoI one cas- OF diseases-fh65a
HecElar,. .Weak aknes$eas uSf4hgeimsnts and
lffegIh llsldslt . M3efs9 only: ~
sSnis a fss fSsrssn sfDs FL %sesE To
out, over.werked women--no matter what
has caused the breakdown, .FAvorite
Prescription will ee found poet effective
II building up tine isasns1h naiS
and bringing. abont . healthy, Vigorous
condition Of the whole system.
A book OF particulars wraps each bottle
giving the formnl@ Of both medicines and
zeal authors, whose works are consulted
by physicians OF all the schools Of practice
ss guides in prescribing, say Of each In
gredient entering into these medicines.
The words Of praise bestowed on the
several ingredients entering into Doctor
Pierce's medicines BY such writers should
have moro weight than any. amount Of
non professional testimonials, because
such men are writing for the guidance Of
their medical brethren and know whereof
Both medicines are non-alcoholic, nom
secret, and contain no harmful habit
forming drugs, being composed Of glyceric
extracts Of the roots of native, American
sold by dealers ia medicine. You can't
afford to accept as substitute for one OF
these medicines Of known composition,
any secret nostrum.
DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, spgar-coeted,
vigorate stomach, liver and bowels
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10
Notice of Stockholders Meeting.

Rocky Ford, Colo, Sept. 9. 1909.
Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders of The Ar
kansas Valley Fair Association will be
held at the Office o. G. NJ. Hall. Secre-
tary, ell Elm Avenue. Rocky Ford. .Otero
cou7.v. Colorado. at 2 p. m. on Monday,
o..otsr lith. 1909. fer the purpose of
elacti.R Board o. thirteen Directors fer
the ensuing year, receiving the annual re-
per. and statement Of the eighteenth an
nual fair and transaeting any ether busi-
ness properly coming before the meeting.
Stockholders may vote in person or by
proxy. and will be entitled to ore vote for
each share of stock standing in their
names On the books Of the Association at
the data Of the meeting. The books will
be closed fer the transfer OF s:eck ten
days before the meeting.
BY order Of the President;
G. n. HALL. Secretary,
The ARKANSAS Vsiey Fair Asseeiation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10
SPLENDID BOOKING
Theatrical Season Just Opening at
The Grand.

The Grand opera house will be opened
for the leos-lo theatrical season next
Monday night with three nights en-
gagement Of the Spooner-Walloek Co.
reputed to oe one Of the best popular
priced attractions on the road.
Following are the bookings. which
Manager Todd states, are the best that
have ever been made for this house:
Sousa and His Band-Oes. is.
A Gentleman From Mississippi.
Texas.
The Girl Question.
The jefferson Bros. in Henrietta"
The Time, Place and Girl.
Strongheart.
Girl at the Helm.
Lion and the Mouse.
In Wyoming.
House Of Thousand Candles.
A Stubborn Cinderella.
OF the above seven are Broadway at
fractions, which is an assurance that they
are the leading companies on the road.
In addition to the operate season
scheduled. Manager Todd is arranging
for a permanent vaudeville and moving
picture show which will be a feature at
the Grand in the near future.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10
CLUB NEWS.
+++++++++++++++


Mssdames Ella M. jackson and D. w.
Lewis. delegates from the Women's Club
Of Rocky Ford. left for Leadvills on
Tuesday morning to attend the annual
convention Of the Colorado Federation
Of Women's Clubs.
The first meeting Of the Sans Souei
Club was held at the home Of Mrs. Paul
M. North on Tuesday afternoon.
The members turned out in goodly
numbers and answered roll call with a
relation Of their vacation experiences,
which in some instances were quite
amusing.
The club president opened the meeting
with a most interesting and instructive
address. and Miss Ferguson contributed
several splendldly rendered vocal selee-
tons during the afternoon.
Refreshments were served and a very
enjoyable afternoon was spent by the
club members assembled.
The Neighbors Club met Aug. 25th
with Mrs. 4. p. Kouns. Fourteen mem
bers and one visitor present.
Two delegates and two subalterns
were elected to meet with the Federation
Of Clubs. as follows: Mrs. Bartholomew
and Mrs. Reichenbaeh. Mrs. Weigand
and Elva Browning.
The club day was changed from We'd
nssday to Tuesday.
Sewing and reading engaged US until
Mrs X. brought out such delicious cream
and cake, which was out of sight"
Csoon.) The Neghbors are all royal en-
tertainers and Mrs. K. is no exception to
the rule. We had a jolly time. yet all
things have an end. so did our meeting.
Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Rasmus-
sen, which we did Sept. 9TH and as II
como so soon after the fair there were
not so many present. The entertainment
and refreshments were splendid and in
addition to the usual program our hostess
told Us scme stories from real life in
Denmark her childhood home. The alb
sent ones certainly missed treat.
Secretary.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10
For Rent Cheap

A suite Of ) nice. m7dern of5s rooms
in Hale & BARS building over Or. Fen
toms drug store. Front on Main street
naure a. B. yars' dry goods store. !5-t>
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10

Our frs. shipment Of Grown trousers
for fall Just in at Memillan's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10

years has been about 20 tons per acre.
Last year raised IL acres Of canta-
loupes which ! sold for $4,000. had
one acre in garden truck and sold Sz26
worth Of vegetables from that. have 8
acres Of oantaloupes this year and would
not take 81 1900 for my prospects. have
5 acres Of beets which will make 20
tons per acre and 2 acres Of garden
stuff from which expect at least $500
per acre. l will say that do not farm
my own land entirely but have some
cantaloupe ground rented from G.. j.
Cover this year. and expect to pay him
as rent for his ground from $50 to $z5
per acre.
Yours very truly.
J. B. RYAN.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10

Autumn Leaves" are going fast. Trea.
yourself to new tie before they are all
gene. Find EN- a. McMillan's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10
Woodworth's Shorthand COLLEGE

OFFERS an opportunity TO obtain a thorough
md complete business education at q very
ou cost. Our graduates arc always In de-
uand at large salaries. students Of other
schools come IN wODDWbRTHS and sue
,ced. We can refer you 20 many NJ our grad-
aateS earning $40 10 $50 per month. official
Sourt rcpcrters. VIZ CAN TEACH YOU BY
NAIL. Write for circular.
wood~orth Shorthand College (Est Is-Sl
ITso Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colo
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10
e Excursions

Inter State Fair and Exposition
Denver, Colo. Date Of sale. Sept l2
to 4. final return limit Sept. 5oth. Fare
S6.e5 round trip.
Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo.
Date OF sale. Sept. le to "a. final limit,
Sept. 2zth. Fare SAILS round trip.
w.K. ROBERTSON. Agent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10

For Sale. A first class Piano good as
new. or Will trade for good horse, buggy
and harness. Call on coi.man s. Young.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10
Have you tried Ritchie's Pure
Cider Vinegar? rs sure good.

Furnished Rooms for light housekeep-
ing. Inquire Of Mrs. Elmer Conner. ecrn-
er Of Swink and Ninth. 5stf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-10

Stauffers MAKE a speciality Of
everything. And not some one
thing.