Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-10-21

tanned from this point II is thought be
was trying to gain time by crossing
ahead OF the train.
The famous Band Stand library Of
Quechee is to be sold. It has been out
grown. The library association has
raised funds for a new building, which is
completed, and the books are classified
and moved in. The new building is the
prettiest small one so far seen in the state
and cost about $500. II is of brick, and
finished inside with cherry, mahogany
finish, and the furniture is all of mahog-
any. The walls are OF green, with lamp
shades, and velvet cushions in the win
dow seats to match, and the rugs OF tan !;
green and mahogany shades harmonic
with the ceiling and other colors in the
room beautifully. The architect, Mr..
Newton, OF Hartford also planned the
Gates library OF White River junction.
Valuable pearls in comparatively large
quantities are found in Kirby brook, nine
miles from st. Johnsbury. r. A. Moore
and E. NJ. Harris OF that village have
been collecting pearls for several years,
more as pastiine than a business, but
with considerable resulting revenue.
Mr.. Moore last week Monday found two
very valuable pink pearls, the fret OF this
variety he has discovered in the forty odd
years be has hunted them. One of the
gems found last week Is said to be worth
$50, weighing ten grains. Last year Mr..
Harris found one that weighed 80 grains
and was appraised at 400. These two
men when boys began their pearl fishing
In the Winooski river near Marshfield
and Montpelier, which in those days was
a rich field. Children watching the vet
eran hunters recently began a search on
their own hook and one little girl found
a pearl that brought $40.
A large proportion OF the Christian
people Of Vermont are interested in the
meeting OF the American Missionary as
ISOLATION, which is to take place in Bur-
lington Oct. 10 to p next. The associa-
tion represents Congregationalists in
their efforts to help alien races resident in
the United States or its dependencies, and
many Vermont givers and supporters are
engaged in that work through its agency.
Speakers at the forthcoming meeting
will include some OF the foremost Chris
tian leaders, including Rev. DIR. S. Fl.
Woodrow OF Washington, who breaches
the opening sermon, Rev. DR.. G. II. Pat
ton OF the American Board, Rev. DR.. q.
Glenn Atkins OF Michigan, Rev. DIR. Nj.
II. Buckham, the well-known educator.
Rev. DR.. Frank ]. Goodwin of Rhode
Island and Rev. DIR. Philip M. Moxom OF
Springfield. Very notable among the
speakers will be Prof. Kelley Miller of
Howard university.
The Rae Electric Vehicle company has
purchased about is acres at Springfield,
VT, and 1t is TO commence the construc-
tion OF its plant at once, which will
consist at first OF two buildings, each 200
feet long by 80 feet wide. The buildings
will be located on the Bates meadow,
so called, and a bridge erected across
the river and the electric road will extend |
q siding to the plant. It is expected
that the work will be completed by Dec
10. The company has also leased an
office and salesroom in Boston at 307
Devonshire street, in the heart OF the
automobile district, and over 800 cars
have already been sold, initial pay
ment to be made thereon as soon as
the plant is completed, so the new COM
pany starts with every prospect OF sue
cess, and seems bound to develop Into |
one OF the greatest industries OF New
England. The sale OF the $4,000 stock
offered to.the public is progressing to the
satisfaction Of all concerned.
There is no new light ON the cause OF
the death OF Miss Mary Jane johnson,
" hose body was found Oct. 10 on the floor /
at her home in Wallingford, bruises on
the throat and signs OF struggle in the |
room leading the officers to believe the
woman was murdeIed. Robert Eddy,
" no was held at the instance OF States
j. G. Jones OF Rutland during
The investigation has been sent to the
house OF correction for a year on the
charge Of furnishing liquor without IL
cense. Mr.. Jones will say nothing about
Eddyis possible connection with the
Ease, but il is known that he has not sat
sfactorily accounted for himself the
night before the finding Of Miss John
IONS body. Many of Miss Johnson's
friends do not believe that she was muir
tered. There could be no cause for it,
hey say, but States Attorney Jones is
rery suspicious OF the black marks on the
roman's throat and the fact that chair
n the room was freshly broken.
Sunday morning, Oct. 10, the
rouse OF Mrs. E. c. Jacobs OF Hardwick
vas entered by some unknown person
md the sum of f45 in cash was taken
rom Mrs. Jacobs desk. In the desk
we're also her pension check and q quanti-
y OF money belonging to her daughter,
' hich we're untouched, as the thief evil
ntly did not have time to secure 1t.
drs. Jacobs room was on the first
loor, and as she usually leaves the door to
he cellar slightly open she heard the
oor creak and thought nothing of il.
he soon heard the silverware on the ta-
lie rattle, and thinking that the cat was
n the table, she stepped to the door OF
be dining room and, opening il, saw
nan in front OF the desk with a roll Of
ills in his hand. She seized him by bis
houlders and asked him what he was do
ng and al the same time she turned on
be electric light. The burglar turned
d the light, seized Mrs. Jacobs by the
hroat and threw her to the floor, render
~ her unconscious and iniuring her Sc
ously. Entrance was made through g
sllar window that had been removed to
at in coal. The thief made his escape
trough the kitchen and went out by the
de door.
"Generally debi!itated TOR years. Had