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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20
Chill a ren Y Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
g q 8 TO Fri n

The first liquor raid of the pres
ent year was pulled off Sunday af
ternoon by Deputy Sheriff NJ. P. Da-
Wis, Elijah Wales and Harold Smith
when they searched the house occu-
pied by Ella Bean Bergeron and al
so searched her home on the New
Hampshire side of the river in Hins-
dale. Nothing was found by the
deputy or his assistants, however,
but a number of empty pints and
half pints although they searched
for nearly three hours. Although
Brattleboro is no-license, large guam
titles of liquor have been obtained
by the thirsty ones from an unknown
source and the Bergeron house has
been under surveillance for several
weeks.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20
Quaker Oats Griddle Cakes
Try them today!

The family that hash eaten Quaker
Oats griddle cakes has delightful sur.
prise coming to it. Besides the delic-
ious flavor, there is the pleasure of
knowing you can eat all you want, and
the more you eat the better for you.
The best of all foods for anyone
wanting more strength and vigor,
Hundreds of thousands of packages
of Quaker Oats are consumed in Ger
many annually and almost all of it is
eaten in the form of Quaker Oats
griddle cakes. In the New York
cereal restaurant of the Quaker Oats
Company these griddle cakes are very
popular,
Here's the best recipe for making
them:
cups Quaker Oats (uncooked); ~ cup
Hour; teaspooniul salt teaspoonful soda
dissolve in two tablespoonfuls hot water
teaspoonful baking powder (mix In four) az
cups sour milk or buttermilk; eggs beaten
lightly; Tablespoonful sugar; or 2 table.
spooniuls melted butter (according to richness
OF milk.
Process: Soak Quaker Oats over night 10
milk. In the morning mix and sift four. soda
sugar and sak add this to Quaker Oats
mixture and quantity OF melted butter; add
eggs beaten hghty-beat thoroughly and cook
as gnddls eakes-they make your mouth
water for more.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Howard T. Clark and Frank S.
Clark of Norwich University, North
field who were recently examined at
Fort Ethan Allen to determine their
fitness for appointment as second
lieutenants, coast artillery corps,
have been appointed, with rank from
April 81. The former has been as
signed to the 155th company and the
latter to the Goth company. They
have been ordered to report to the
commanding officer at Fort Ethan
Allen not later than June 1 for
temporary duty not to exceed five
days and upon being relieved from
duty there will report to the COM
handing officer at Fort Monroe,
Va, for course of instruction not
exceeding one month and will then
join the company to which as5lgned
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

The Woodbury. Granite company
of Bethel has the contract for the
stone for the Roman Catholic church
at Minneapolis, MINI. All the gran
lite will be quarried in Bethel and
cut at the sheds there. The contract
calls for 100000 cubic feet of granite
at cost to exceed 100000. Work
will be given $50 men for year
and a half from June 1.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20
A CARD.

This is to certify that all drug
gists are authorized to refund your
money If Foley's Honey and Tar
fails to cure your cough or cold. 1t
stops the cough, heals the lungs
and prevents pneumonia and con-
sumption. Contains no opiates. The
genuine is in yellow package.
Sold by all druggists.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

The board of village trustees of
Middlebury Thursday evening voted
to abide BY the state law regula-
ting the speed of automobiles, ex-
cept that it was decided that for
distance of SEQ yards along Main
street all vehicles should be limited
to six miles an hour.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

D. l.. Morgan, superintendent of
the house of correction at Rutland.
says that there are not enough male
prisoners in the institution to per-
form the labor necessary to be done.
Governor Prouty will probably au-
thorize the transfer Of long-term
prisoners to Rutland, where they
can serve their sentences and at the
same time be in a position to labor.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Jedue Atari of st. Hyacinthe,
QUE about 65. and young son were
made happy Thursday at Burlington
when they were given enough money
by Clovis Lavalley to return to their
home. They were both tired, foot
sore and discouraged and thought
they hadn't friend in the world.
The world is good, however, and the
two were sent on their way rejoic-
ing. Mr.. Atari and son left Quebec
April to seek work. The father
said he had about $45 which he
thought would tide him over. There
were hard times, however, at nearly
every place he visited and the two
walked from town to town seeking
work in factories. business places
and farms. Arriving in Vermont,
their money was gone and their
shoes so poor that they could walk
no further. Both were handicapped
by their lack of the English Ian
guage.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Since the last report of Commits
sloner H. G.. Thomas of Stowe, re-
gardng the work done at the state
fish hatchery at Roxbury, between
seven and eight hundred thousand
trout fry have been shipped to diff
ferent brooks and streams in YER
mont. The shipments Thursday am
ounted to 47,000.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Ernest L. Heustis Of Middlebury
is in a serious condition as the re-
suit of fall in his barn. For day
or two he did not think he had suf-
fered severe hurt. The exact ma
ture of his injury Is not determined.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20
From measurements taken by a

From measurements taken by a.
motor boatowner at st. Adams Bay
it would appear that the water in
Lake Champlain has risen several
inches during the past week. The
water front at the bay presents
very different appearance than it did
last fall, when the sands were dry
forseveral feet and the place looked
like an ocean beach at low tide.
The water is at present considerably
higher than the average.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

The Rev. F. L. Bullsrd, formerly
of Brandon, is preparing Cham
plain tercentenary story and writes
that he stumbled upon an old vol
ume of rare interest. 1t is recalled
that Mr.. Billiard had like exper-
fence in a Boston bookstore previous
to his leaving Brandon.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

The Rev. E. F. Campbell of
Mortified is negotiating for the pur-
chase of the old Catholic church
property at Middlebury, for the use
of a sect called the Pentecost Naza-
renes. He will make arrangements
for a series of meetings which the
Nazarenes intend to hold in June
and July.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20
Smashes All Records.

AS an all-round laxative tonic and
health-builder no other pills can
compare with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They tone and regulate stom-
ach, liver and kidneys. purify the
blood. strengthen the nerves; cure
Constipation, Dyspepsia. Bilious
ness, Jaundice, Headache, Chills
and Malaria. Try them, Csc at G.
Blakely's, George c. Sanborn,
Mortified, E. F. Leavitt, Plainfield.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Mark Carroll, aged %, an employee
in the express Office at White River
Junction, was stabbed at an early
hour Friday morning by Larni Vim
denzi. He was badly cut on his
forehead and arm, but no serious
results have developed. Vindenzi is
lumberman and had been away
from the Junction for some time.
He returned on an early morning
train and made things lively about
the station. He went to Carroll and
asked him If he wanted to fight,
whereupon Carroll ordered him away
from the place. This enraged the
italian and he drew a knife and
slashed him across the arm. Vim
denzi was arrested and brought be-
fore police court. He pleaded not
guilty and was bound over to the
Windsor county court in the sum Of
$500.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Florence Kinrade, her mother, and
c. Montrose Wright, all of whom
figured in the recent investigation
of the murder Of Ethel Kinrade in
Hamilton, Ont, who recently left
Sherbrooke, Que, for Portland, Me-,
where they will take ship for Eng
land, were held up for an hour at
Newport while the immigration au-
thorities satisfied themselves that
there was no legal obstacle to their
admission. 1t is reported that they
are under surveillance.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

The Rev. Bailey s Morse, a retired
Baptist clergyman. who died re-
Gently at his home in Grafton,
Mass, wasborn in Vermont so years
ago, the son of Col. Joseph and Alb
igail (Thomas) Morse. His prepara-
ton for the ministry was obtained at
Derby Academy and the Fairfax
Theological Seminary. He was or
dained June 10, 1858.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Early risers at Bennington We'd
nesday saw white frost covering
the ground before sunrise. AS cherry
and pear trees are the only fruit in
bloom, it is not believed serious
damage will follow A heavy frost
occurred in Swanton the same
morning
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

From a letter from Congressman
D. J. Foster of Burlington, who is
now in Washington, it is learned that
Mrs. William H. Taft intends to
accompany the President on his trip
to Vermont next July.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Miss Maud Kelley, 16 years old,
and head of the junior class of the
Brandon High school, died Wednes-
day at her home in Brandon of spi-
nal meningitis. over study is
thought to have been the cause of
her death, in part.
The Rt. Rev. A. C. A. Hall, bish-
op of the Vermont diocese of the
Episcopal church, has accepted an
invitation to deliver the baccalau-
reate sermon before the graduating
class of Norwich University, North
field, Sunday, June IA.
r. l.. Thomas, assistant cashier
of the Merchants Nationa Bank at
Burlington, has resigned his position
and has taken a similar post with
the First National Bank of Pomona,
Cal. Mr.. Thomas has been with
the eMrchants' National bank IA
years.
Forty-fve years ago Wednesday,
or the 18th of May, 1864, the battle
of the Bloody Angle at Spottsylva-
MIA was fought, at which time many
brave soldiers of the "Old Vermont
Brigade" lost their lives. During the
battle at ten o'clock that day, that
gallant soldier and honored Burling-
tonian, John e. p. Wright, who
served in Company G., End Vermont,
was seriously wounded and lost his
arm.
Cases were heard recently against
Arthur Champang, George Farms
worth, Christopher Winters, E.
Barker and George Vancelette at
Swanton for the alleged using of
net for fishing in the waters of the
Missisquoi river. All the respon-
dents with the exception of Cham
pang, were held in the sum of 1925
for their appearance at the Septem-
Der term of Franklin county court
1t was shown that Champang was
not in the fishing party.
A jury in the United States cir
D,,t I'd
ed William r. Jones of Granville, n.
" a machinist, verdict of 81, 500
against the H. C. White company,
North Bennington, manufacturers of
stereoscopes. The plaintiff was
struck on the arm by a piece of
flying steel which flew from a shaft
ing collar while he was operating a
power press for the concern in Nov.
1907, one shoulder being fractured.
Trial was commenced in Rutland
county court Wednesday of the di-
vorce case of DR.. James P. Mac
Dowell of Middletown Springs VS..
Irene Mcdowell of Burlington. The
case is contested. The man asks for
a bill on the ground of intolerable
severity and the woman brings a
cross bill on similar grounds but
other reasons are introduced, the
wife claiming familiarity between the
doctor and 16 years old school
girl DR.. Mcdowell is a graduate of
the University of Vermont.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hudson cele-
brated their 50th wedding anniver-
sary at their home in Bridgewater
Monday evening, April 26. The house
was very prettily decorated and a
large number of friends and neigh
bors were entertained. The worthy
couple received many beautiful gifts
Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson were married
by the late Rev. Moses Kidder, pas
tor of the Christian church in Wood
stock. They have passed their en-
tire life in Woodstock and Bridge
water Mr.. Hudson is one of fam
lily of thirteen children. Mrs. Hud-
son was Emily Curtis, Of Bridge
water. They have two daughters,
Mrs. A. H. Pinney and Mrs. J. J.
Woods, both living near their par
ents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Charles White, painter, of Burl-
ington, fell thirty feet from ladder
Friday morning and struck on his
head. He was badly hurt but was
taken to hospital andis likely to
recover.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

An opinion Of the Supreme court
relative to the distribution Of the
estate of Joel B. Harris OF Brattle-
boro, recently made public, gives
Mrs. Ernest ]. Waterman of Brat
tleboro, a granddaughter of Mr..
Harris, $39,123.04. This decision
sustained the county and probate
courts in which the settlement of the
estate has been pending some years.
The fight over the settlement Of the
estate was in regard to equalizing
the amount Of advancements paid
by Mr.. Harris and by his executors.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Guy A. Woodward of st. Adams,
a locomotive fireman, has filed Pc
tition in bankruptcy with Clerk F.
S. Plat Of the federal court. The
liabilities are $270, with no assets.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

era. "Pinafore," was e'aborately
staged and presented in Prattlebo-
no Wednesday evening in the audito-
rum for the benefit of the First
Regiment band. The chorus con-
sisted of seventy voices. A srecial
drill by "a members of Company I.
LIST Inf, V. n. g., was given. The
opera was repeated on Thursday eve
ming and special matinee was given
Friday afternoon.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

There are to be no prosecutions
in regard to the Sunday closing law
at present at st. Adams, as States
Attorney Johnson believes that no
such action will be necessary and
that all of the stores in the city will
be closed next Sunday with the ex-
ception of a short time around noon.
Mr. Johnson said to representative
of The Messenger in regard to the
matter: 81 find no occasion to pros
scute anyone. AS soon as it was
made known what the public senti-
ment was in regard to the matter,
| found no OPPOSITION to the proposed
regulation and expect that every
store will be closed Sunday"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Mrs. John Davis of Bennington
celebrated her Goth birthday ami
versary recently.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

A rare act of bravery occurred
on a Boston and main passenger
train due in Bellows Falls at Gas
Thursday evening, which was run
ming on a high rate near South
Charlestown station, n. H., when
the engineer noticed child, Thelma
Frost, aged II months, on the track
The engine was reversed, but too
late to stop. The fireman, Edward
Atwood, ran along the running board
leaned out over the cowcatcher and
snatched the child from death. The
engine was in charge of Engineer
Crosby. Travelling men and pas
sengers tried to congratulate At
wood, but he claimed he had done
nothing remarkable.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Missisquoi park at Highgate
Springs will be opened Monday,
May "a, when an excursion will be
run there from Canada, it being
Victoria Day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

sum specified the decree directed
that the residue of the estate, ex-
cepting the sum Of $4,000 and the
home place and furniture, which are
reserved for the use of the widow,
should be equally divided among the
heirs. Mrs. Waterman was placed
on an equal footing with the own
children in the will and by the de-
cree of the court. The state Is val
ued at 100000.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Upon the recent death of a cow
belonging to A. P. Burlington of
Jericho, it was found that she had
II nails and a nut from a medium
sided bolt in her stomach.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles,
eczema, salt rheum, letter, itch, hives,
herpes, scabies--Doan's Ointment. At
any drug store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

The Central Vermont railroad has
closed a contract for $4,000 tons of
coal for it's southern division to be
delivered at New London, Palmer,
and Brattleboro.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Arrangements have been made
whereby the breach of promise suit
of Miss Katherine G.. Dunlevy
against Edward ]. Fenton of Brat
tleboro, can come to trial at this
term of the Windham county court.
When the Injunction restraining
Miss Dunlevy from proceeding with
the case was dissolved by Judge W.
W. Miles two weeks ago the way
was opened for a speedy hearing of
the case. which has been before the
courts since December 10, 1906.
Judge F. NJ. Butler, who is presid-
ing at the present term Of county
court, could not hear the case as he
was interested in it as an attorney
before he was made Judge. Ar
rangements have been made to have
Judge Aired A. Hall of St. Adams
take Judge Buffers place to hear
this case which will open next Tues
day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

The vommittee having in charge
the recently proposed visit to st.
Adams of Gen. Bennett H. Young,
the leader of the famous st. Adams
raid of October 10, 1864, has replied
to his telegram withdrawing his ac-
ceptance of the invitation on ac-
count of some hostile criticisms
made by various rand Army of the
Republic men outside of the city. The
text of the committees letter fol-
lows:
ben. Bennett II. Young,
Louisville, Ky.
Dear General Young:
The committee has delayed more
formal reply to your telegram of
May l in the hope that each sue
ceeding day since its receipt would
bring some communication from you
at greater length.
1--WE can now only accept with sim
cere regret your decision to with
draw your acceptance of our invita-
ton to be the orator at st. Adams
on the occasion of the Champlain
tercentenary celebration, July S. We
appreciate keenly and sympathize
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

The exercises of junior week at
Middlebury college commenced on
Thursday afternoon with the annual
interclass track meet. The freshmen
took first place, the sophomore Sec
ond. juniors third and seniors
fourth. The star of the meet was
King, captain of the freshman team
He broke the college record for the
shot put and broad jump, setting
them at Al feet, 10 inches and 1S
fet and 1I2 inches.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Walter e. Kendall has been APP
pointed carrier and Chandler 3.
Whitney substitute on rural free de-
livery route No. from the Barnet
postoffice.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

j. j. Enright of Burlington has
purchased trotting horse of the
celebrated Sherman stables, SYRIA
cuse, n. Y. The horse, George H, is
sired by Baron H., who was sired by
Baron Wilkes, the famous trotter
George H, is own brother to Cap
tain Jack, 2.11 1 2. He is six years
old, stands 16 hands high and weighs
about LOO pounds. Although green
he has a clean gait and can travel
fast. Mr.. Enright will put him on
the track this summer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

President John NJ. Thomas of
Middlebury College, will deliver the
baccalaureate sermon to the Proc
tor high school graduating class.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

r. l.. Thomas, assistant cashier
Burlington, has resigned his position
and has taken a similar post with
the First National Bank Of Pomona,
Cal. Mr.. Thomas has been with
the eMrchants' National bank IA
years.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Middlebury grange has decided to
buy the old Baptist church in that
town for a grange hall.
The Waterbury health officer re-
ports 125 cases Of measles and seven
cases Of mumps in the town.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

Miss Maud Kelley, 16 years old,
and head of the junior class of the
Brandon High school, died Wednes-
day at her home in Brandon of spi-
nal meningitis. over study is
thought to have been the cause of
her death, in part.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

The Rev. F. l. Sargent will close
his pastorate at Wheelock about
June y, when he will go to Loudon
Center, N. H.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-20

The Rt. Rev. A. C. A. Hall, bish-
op of the Vermont diocese of the
Episcopal church, has accepted an
invitation to deliver the baccalau-
reate sermon before the graduating
class of Norwich University, North
field, Sunday, June IA.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-19
State Aided Railroads.

Ontario, Ore..-It is very probable
that the first state built railroad in
the west will be from Boise to ontario
and will be built by Idaho as the first
portion of the much desired railway
across the southern, and central parts
of thetwo states to Coos Bay, the
great natural harbor of western Ore
gon. This is the road which the
development congress Is most anX-
ious to see built. and for which 1t Is
eXpending its efforts toward the up
building and development of the two
great commonwealths 1t will form,
when built, the most efficient agent
for the upbuilding of interior oregon,
hitherto cut off from the outside world
by the promises that be, and also for
the development of the newer por-
tion of Idaho, as yet uncrossed by a
main line of railroad.
The amendments to the constitu-
tlons of those two states, introduced
IN both legislatures this spring, and
first suggested by the development
was examined by three of the
most able lawyers in Idaho and pro-
nounced not only practicable but thor
oughly in agreement with all legal re-
The plan is to build rail-
roads by districts just as irrigation
may be constructed under the laws Of
each state. 1t is what is called byI
Col. Hofer, of the Salem. Capital
Journal "co-operative collectivsm."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-03-19
INSTANT RELIEF OF
ITCHING HUMOR
Limbs Below the Knees Were Raw
Feet Too Swollen to Get Shoes
On Sleep Completely Broken
by Intense Itching and Burning
Well in Two Days and Says That
CUTICURA IS AMONG
HIS HOUSEHOLD GODS

"God bless the man who first COM
bounded Cuticura. Some two months
apo / had a humor break out on my
limbs below my knees. They came TO
look like raw beefsteak all red, and no
one knows how they itched and burned.
They were so swollen that l had TO
splt my drawers open TO get them on
and could not get my shoes on for
week or more. / used five or six diff
ferent remedies and got no help, only
when applying them the burning was
worse and the itching less. One morning
| remembered that had bit Of Cuti-
cura and tried il. From the moment
il touched me the itching was gone and
/ have not felt a bit Of it since. The
swelling went down and in two days had
NV shoes on and was about as usual.
i only wish l had used the Cuticura
Remedies in the first Of my troubles.
They would have saved me two or
three weeks Of intense suffering. Dur
ing that time did not sleep an hour at
a time. but was up applying, such
remedies as | had. Henceforth the
Cuticura Remedies will be among my
household gods, rest assured. George
B. Farley, so South State ST., Concord,
N. H., May IA, 1907"