Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04


ton county authorities for forging the en-
dorsement of Arthur Lamson of Brook
Geld on q Brigham creamery check of
fe9. IS which be had cashed in Northfeld,
Jan. IS, has been arrested at Pouehkeep-
sic, n. Y. Sheriff Frank II. Tracy Of
Montpelier went to Ponghkeepsie Mon
day after the prisoner, no wilt be tried
in Washington county court. as the
forgery and obtaining the money under
false pretenses occurred in Mortified,
while the check was stolen in BrookfieId.
Sheriff Tracy caused circulars to be scat
tered broadcast notifying officers to be
on the lookout for the criminal and these
circulars led to his apprehension. Nc
Cabe, who had been working hereabouts
for some months, came from Mooer's
Forks, n. Y.
Edwin K. Jones, one Of the weaIthiest
citizens of Northfield and q man we'll
known in this vicinity, died Tuesday
night at the home Of his daughter, Mrs.
Jessie Davis, after q long illness. He
went to Northheld from Warren when q
young man and learned the carpenters
trade, later moving to the South village,
" here he conducted successfully q general
store. II was there that he made most Of
his money. he was married in 1850 to
4 Miss Marriott Dodge. Mr.. Jones had
held nearly all the Offices in the gift Of
the town and until three years ago was
director and vice president Of the North
feld Savings bank. He is survived by
three children, Pred A., OF Mortified,
his daughter, with whom he lived and
Mrs. Fart H. Prince Of Chicago, and by q
grandson, Edwin K. Jones. I'd, who has
been resident Of this village the last few
years.
At the animal dinner and ron call Of
Bethany church, held in the Parish house
last evening, party Of two hundred, in
cluding members Of the church and
} guild, their wives and husbands, enjoyed
fine repast, consisting of chicken-pie,
Salads rolls, cake and coffee, served By
the ladies, with Bethany Girls as watt
resses. After the meal, Rev. Fraser
Metzger conducted the exercises, which
included reading OF the church roll by E.
7. Salisbury, clerk, to which there were
responses in person or By message or let
ter to the number of 164; talk on 'sWhat
Our Church Has Accomplished during
the Past Year." o. J. Marcott; "lncreas-
ing the Membership Of the Church, y
Prin. E. g. Ham; remarks by the pastor,
also impromptu words from K. w.
. Tewksbury, L. B. johnson, DR.. L. A.
I RussIow, W. r. Sargent and j. C. Sher.
burne. During the evening the assem-.
blage Joined In singing, "Nearer, Ny God
to Thee. " ''My Faith Looks Up to Thee
and "Blest Be The Tie that Binds" The
thank offering amounted to about s115
In the bowling tournament Of the
Young Mems Christian brotherhood and
the Bethany Girls, the following score.
have been made to date:-Aurelia Dan
VOW and Frank Jones W. Cora Osgood
and William Hyzer. 141-162; Marguerit,
: Hudson and Harold Spaulding VI. Jetts
Rogers and William Behrendt, 1916
Edith blanchard and Arthur WbeatIey
: vs.. Florence Howard and Richard Rowell
; 10000; Marguerite Hudson and Harol(
; 6pauIding vs.. Florence Oney and Hugh
: Cladin, 152-1s4; Maud Johnston anc
Harold Sharpe vs.. Jetta Rogers and Will
, liam Behrendt, 1850; Marguerite Hud
son and Harold Spaulding vs. Maut
; Johnston and Harold Sharpe, 167-17s
o MargerY Jerd and Paul johnson vs. Eve
Q Ign Denny and Jackson Vail, 2I4-162
o Maud Johnston and Harold sharpe vs.
k Florence Oney and Hugh Ciafiin, 16O-165
g Those who have qualified for the semi
e finals which begin tonight are Mis-
a Olive Il. Moulton and P. i. Salisbury
, Hazel Durkee and Max Thomas, Una Al
= len and Harold Gaylord, Florence How
Il ard and Richard Rowell. Evelyn DEM,
and Jackson Vail, Cora Osgood and VIII
}. liam Hyzer, Margery Jerd and Pan
v johnson, Florence Oney aud Hugl
Z Clafin. Maud Johnston and Harol'
Sharpe.
d Church Notes.
4 Christian Science chapel-servIce Sun
: day at II a. M; subject, Esprit"
; Rev. J. B. Sargent OF Northfeld vii
"a occupy the pulpit Of Bethany church Sun
a day in exchange with the pastor.
y Rev. Homer White win hold service i
u Sc. Johns church next Sunday mornin
). ct 1880 and celebrate the Holy Commun
d ion.
J. H. W. Lewis, district supervisor Q
schools, win give an address in the Meth
le odist church Sunday morning at 10 80
y followed by the sacrament Of the Lord
. supper.
4 Loekwood--SmIth
ie The Alton On. W Enterprise in it
d issue Of Jan. rs announces the marriaa
/ Of HAL P. Lockwood Of North Spring
a field, Vt, to Mrs. Lizzie Smith. formerl
J. OF this place. The couple were united q
% Charlest0wn, N. H., the 9Th Of Januar
d By Rev. Elmer Blake.
], Mrs. Smith had always resided in Al
n ton until seven years ego, when she re
d moved to Randolph to become the house
d keeper and companion Of her aged uncle
the late A. J. Kelley. The many friend