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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-09-22
VERMONT NEWS NOTES
Items OF Interest Cleaned From All
Parts OF the Green Mountain
State
MEXICAN WAR VETERAN.
Major Human NJ. GrOut, the Last OF
the VermOnters Who Went South in
lSf7-In Civil War Aise.

l0fl-lu NiNn war htSOs
When a veteran of the Mexican War
resident of Vermont has died in re-
cont months, says the Waterbury COR
respondent of the st. Adams Messen-
ger, is has been claimed that he was
the last survivor of that war who had
lived in This State Early in this
month, on the death of John M Good
win, of Newbury. the same claim
was set up But it would appear that
all of these claims have been errou-
cons.
When Markham of Northfeld Dodge
of Montpelier. and Templeton of Wor-
cester. died, within few years, it
left but one survivor of that war vino
enlisted from Vermont and went to
Mexico That person is Maj. Human
NJ Grout. of this place. who lives with
and is the father of DR.. Don d. Grout,
superintendent of the State Hospital
for the Insane.
Luman d. Grout was born in Ell
more March 8, 1929. He is a great
grandson of Col. Samuel Elmore, OF
Revolutionary fame and to whom the
township was originally granted, aud
cestral acles. Young Grout grew 10
manhood following the calling Of
farming.
In 1S47 he enlisted in Co, ID, the
Vermont company in the 9th New
England regiment. recruiting for the
Mexican War. In his command he be-
came corporal.
He tells Lne slury of the itinerary
as if it happened but yesterday. They
travelled to Franklin, n. H.. by stage,
and thence to Boston and Newport,
sailing from Fort Adams for Vera
Cruz in the schooner Keppler. the
ocean trip covering five weeks.
From Vera Cruz inland to Pueblo
was made by wagon train. Notable
among the battles in which Corporal
Grout was engaged were those'of Con
treras and Cherubusco. In the Latter
lie was severely wounded in the heal.
to Gilmore and married Philura j.
French of Morristown. TO them seven
children were born, all of whom ace
living except the last born, who died
in infancy.
In 1857 and 1853 Mr., Grout repre-
scented the town of Gilmore in the Leg
islature. During his terms the State
House burned and the construction Of
the present one was begun.
AT the outbreak of the Civil War. he
being one of very few in the State,
who had any practical knowledge of
military tactics, in August, 1861, was
called upon to drill a company at
Hyde Park, which went South in the
5th Vermont Regiment. r. c. Benton
was captain and afterward colonel of
the regiment Later he drilled com
pany for the LIST Vermont cavalry;
~. p. Sawyer. captain, who also after
ward became colonel of his regiment.
Directly following this Corporal Grout
was commissioned by Governor Hoi-
brook TO recruit company for the 9Th
Vermont Regiment, and upon its Or
ganizatiOn he was elected captain Of !
Co. A. The 8th Regiment was in rem
devious at Brattleboro and left there |
for New York in March 1862. From
there it went, by sailing vessels, to
Ship Island and later to New Orleans, |
and under the command OF Gen. b. Y.
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CABOT.

Erastus Nichols. formerly of Cabot,
died at his home in Walden Thursday
| Mr.. Nichols moved to Walden only A
short time ago and was injured by 2
load of goods tipping over. He recov-
cred from this only to suffer a shock
OF paralysis which resulted in death
He leaves wife and two daughters.
Mrs. A. C.. Ainsworth and Mrs. Her.
bert Nelson, both of Cabot.
Mr. and Mrs A. A. Hopkins were in
Montpelier Wednesday on business
AS B. F. Davis and family were on
their way to church Sunday their
horse became frightened at pile OF
| stone and jumped. throwing the oc-
cupants out of the carriage. Mrs.
Dayis's mother was severely shaken
up and bruised but no serious injury
resulted.
W. S. Ford took Mr.. and Mrs. f. Z.
Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Warner Smith
to st. Johnsbury Wednesday in his
automobile to attend the fair.
Mrs. A. P. Burnham of Barre is
visiting her mother Mrs. Eta Haines.
viii Rideout. former policeman,
is visiting at w. r. Putnam's home
Mr. and Mrs. F. p Dawson were
st. Joseph's lake Saturday and SUI
day.
Pliny Smith and Aubrey Nelson left
Monday night for Chicago and points
in Wisconsin where they are to buy
carload of cows.
Farmers have begun filling their
silos, three machines being at work
in the place, Hiram Wilson at Cary
Smiths, Bud Bruce at Il. C. Goulds
and Bert Smith at NJ, S. Haines They
report large growth of corn and
many of them are charging their
silos.
Garlic Mills and Goldie Peck OF
East Cabot We're married at the Meth
odist parsonage Wednesday,
Mrs. Dana Perry, who has been Wis
iting at e. T. Smiths returned to her
home in Mechanicsville Monday.
Warner Smith of Roxbury, Mass, Is
visiting at Edward Smiths.
Henry Kelley is at work for Pliny
Smith.
The forty-eighth annual session o,
the Grand Lodge of Vermont |. o. G.
Il. will be held at Cabot on Wedne;-
day and Thursday, October 2 and ID |
Cabot has the largest lodge in the |
State, having about 125 members be-
sides juvenile lodge\ of about rs
members and all are working with
much enthusiasm for the success 10
this session.
Gertrude Witham is at work for NJ
S. Haines,
Henry Hills suffered a shock If
paralysis Saturday and is in critical
condition.
Mr. and Mrs Amasa Tucker OF
visited their son Leslie,
Wednesday
G. B. Houghton and w. p. Lance.
were in st. Johnsbury Wednesday.
Ernest Smith recently bought val
liable horse of r. F. Barnett
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter White and FAM II
U were in Plainfeld over Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Cameron has moved her q
household goods to the home of Jim s
~.
Journal want ads pay best-~rry one
md see.
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G. /. Hatch left Monday evening
for the state fair at White River juno
ton where he is to assist in Judging
poultry.
DR.. r. NJ. Pelton Of Richford was in
town Saturday on business.
William Duffus of Washington, d.
c., is in town for weeks visit to his
mother, Mrs. Nellie Duffus.
Verne Greene of Richmond visited
at the home of c. l. Hatch Monday.
f. C. Evans of Burlington was here
Monday on business.
Mrs. Nellie Bates left Tuesday for a
months visit to friends in Coloma,
Mich.
Mrs. George Fl. Dale left Wedne5-
day for a few days visit with rela-
tives at Island Pond
At the meeting of Emerald Rebekah
lodge Friday evening, two candidates
were initiated Following the working
of the degree refreshments of cake
and coffee were served and social
hour enjoyed
Mrs Alfred Esterbrook of Clare
mont, ~ H. is visiting her father. Fer
dinand Collins.
Miss Grace Bagley was at home
over Sunday.
About twenty-five of the young peo-
pie attended the dance given in Knights
Of Fythias hall Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Graves are par
ents of daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Foster have re-
turned from weeks carriage drive
to Williamstown and vicinity.
Miss Elva Warren of Stowe is visit
ing Miss Martha Hodge
Mrs. j. H. Ives. Kenneth Ives and
Mr. and Mrs. C. NJ. Hanks have re-
turned to Bristol after passing two
days in town.
Superintendent Clarence J. Fergu-
son Of the Apti-Saloon League con
ed services at the Congregational
church yesterday.
Miss Riena Palmer has returned to
Bristol.
Henry Kicker was at home from
Montpelier over Sunday.
Advertise dletters for week ending
Sept 18th are as follows: Mrs. J. 3,
Ayers w, J. Barrie, Nellie Blanchard,
Novevole Boccony, Henry Goran. G. S.
Herbert, linton Koslowsky Melvin Pc
cor, Miss l.. White. Cards Eddie Berg
eron, Miss Flora Debble John Ed
wards Mrs. E. j. Williams. Mrs. Mary
Woodward 60.
A farewell party in honor of Miss
Bessie Martin was given at the home
OF Morris Hill in Waterbury Center
Friday evening. About thirty young
people were III resent. The rooms were
appropriately decorated for the har-
vest season. corn stalks. squash vines,
pumpkins and apples being used to
carry cut the II g, Much PERRIN ent
was in progress from the arrival Of
the guests until the time of their le-
parture. Refreshments OF ice cream
and cake We're served. Miss Martin
expects to leave on Wednesday for
her home in California.
DR.. Henry Fullerton and E. I. Hous-
ton returned Saturday morning from
a few days stay in Boston.
Miss Harriet Newell let Saturday
morning for Albany. ~ Y, where she
has a position as stenographer.
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WATERBURY
Notice TO Subscribers

All subscribers OF the Jour
nal in the village Of Waterbury
who are now getting their paper
by mail may have 1t delivered
at their house by notifying d
X. Ishanl at the drug store.
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In Horticultural Hail.

Horticultural hall, which is also
well filled. was closed Wednc sday
while the judges We're at work, and il
was almost impossible to go on with
their duties when the crowd was
passing through. A brief description
will follow in another letter
The "Esplanade was noisy today
wares, the appeals of the showmen,
telling of the things to be seen inside
for only dime, gents only a dime
ana which includes anything from
7 eddy bears to the Streets of all Ma
sions" and "Dreamland Wonde;;.' the
FRY YOUR luck, gentlemen, try vDnr
luck to the colored artfA doiaor
VINO sticks his head through the can
vass for you to hit with a ball
They are all here, even to the man
sy little monkey. dressed in his little
soldier suit of faded blue and who
takes your penny with gravity equal
to a sedate deacon of respectable char
acter. while the greatest show of all
is to watch the motley throng who
look, listen and laugh and spend the
yourself among the number.
Interesting Races.
The race program was one of the
best in New England this season.
There were three events, the 2:20 race
stake $500; the $3.50 pace. stake $500,
and the 2:1S pace for $500.
Every race was real one, spirited
in every heat. 1t required four heats
to finish the 2:3O pace and five to fin
sh the 2:1S pace.
Under the new rules of the Ameri-
lan Trotting Association horses finish
ing back of the fourth place in the
first three heats of race. are ruled
nut of the heat
The summaries:
2:20 Trot Pace, Stake $3.50.
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1T ATTRACTS $4,000
Continued from page ~
out doubt the finest exhibition of its
kind ever seen in the State.
President MelIen TO Attend

&. s. Mellen, president of the Boston
and anime Railroad, will arrive to-
night in his private car and pass to-
morrow at the fair. He will be the
guest of President E,varts and will at
tend the annual meeting of the Nor
gan orHse Club, which will be held
at noon. Lunch will be served after
the meeting
The 15-mile challenge race for Nor
gan horses. with two entries. win
take place tomorrow.
The Norwich cadets gave an exhi-
bition of fancy riding. drills, wrestling
on horseback, picking up handker-
chiefs while at full speed on the oval.
The vaudeville performances were
of high class.
Good weather is promised for to-
morrow, the third day. and the pro-
gram of events is as full of interest
as the past two days.
More Fine Horses.
In addition to the Morgan horses
heretofore noticed there is also fine
showing of other horses.
The Speedwell Farm owned by 7.
IN. Vail of Lyndonville shows '.Hech-
arp" Percheron stallion, three
years of age; French Coach stall
lion. Elegant; Prince DAN, brok-
en- for saddle or harness; a pair OF
Welsh wheel ponies, "Blackbird", a
Welsh stallion; four-in-hand of
Welsh ponies, which will be driven on
the track; a Welsh mare, "Black
Beauty, and rightly named.
These animals are in charge of Mr.
Theodore Duncan, who will drive
"Blackbird' and BLACK Beauty" as a
tandem team. the latter as the lead
or.
Quechee Falls Farms shows limo
cence' and the Percheron stallion
Don Pedro. Bs S. Gray of Wood
stock exhibits the Clydesdale stallion
"Floraform, roaled iAlS99, who has
been awarded a ribbon
From Hearts Delight Farm.
The Hearts Delight Farm, owned
by w. H. Miner of Chazy, ~ Y, has
Percherons. "Gaya", 1906, Heller"
three years old, weighing LOO
pounds; Senator. and Ericsson
1904, sired by "Danseur", and whose
dam was "Valereana", and weighs a
trifle over 2,2O0 pounds.
In the Belgian breed they show
"Richelieu', a stallion weighing $3.50
pounds; also diane Du Kat, "Noire
de Brano'', "Gaz de Torches, and
others. Is in all
Wiley brothers of Cambridge also
exhibit a three year old Percheron
stallion. B. S. Gray also shows IA
Hackney stallion called Gold Coin"
who takes ribbon. c. D. Noyes OF
Colrain, Mass, exhibits the Lambert
Morgan, "Dasher', winner, and
"Roxie' and colt.
DR.. Hazelton of Lebanon, n. H.,
shows "AXworth' Belle, Lady
Winthrop and "Rollo" and G. w.
Flagg exhibits "Goldfinder" from East
Braintree. Another horse which at
tracted a great deal of attention was
the stallion. King joe and who is
is a prize winner wherever he is en-
tered
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Shows Gray MOrgaas.


Another exhibit is by NJ A. Mar
| tin of Plainfield. who shows a gray
Morgan mare with twin colts, who
will be shown on the track during the
fair.
A feature of the fair this year will
be the auction sale of Morgans, COLI
Quoted on the grounds Friday, when
several good horses will be offered
for sale.
OF oxen and steers shown in the
yoke, there are over 40 pairs to be
seen. w. A. Kicker of St Johnsbury
entered % yoke, but unfortunately
lost an OK from Indigestion, since his
arrival, but exhibited "a yoke in one
string before the judges Tuesday at
ternoon a yoke of yearlings being in
the lead.
w. w. Benson and son showed
string of 10 yoke, while Ansel Dick
inson's sons showed a string of six
yoke. The two last strings are from
New Hampshire. The calvalcade of
these animals occurs today.
The cattle exhibit is complete and
herds that had not arrived at the date
of former letter, are here now.
In the Halls.
The halls have received their en-
tries and will be the center of attrac-
ton for many who do not care for
the stock exhibit, while the poultry
department is alone worth the price
of admission.
The entries are arranged in order.
and each of the exhibits is to be
found in its proper place.
Besides the feathered competitors
for distinction and honors there are
many exhibits of pets, which are plac-
ed here. Rabbits fall colors and
breeds, guinea pigs, white rats, and
mice, both long and short haired, are
seen in numbers A curiosity here is
a three legged Plymouth Rock chick |
en-, shown by Mrs Blanchard of this |
place.
Here also may be seen several !,
kinds of pheasants, of brilliant hue ,
and gorgeous plumage. plain pigeons, !
'Nlttu PISNOuos IAN TAN DiStolos mt
pigeons. and pigeons of every hui. !
The premiums have been awarded and !
visitors may pick the winners by the
ribbons attached to the coops.
Live Fish Exhibit.
Another place of interest to many
Il the exhibit of living fish swimming
about in tanks of running water. and
labeled for the benefit of those I'M
skilled in the art of fishing. The ex-
iibit has lake trout. black bass. three
months old, brook trout of size large
enough to make your mouth water,
,ull-heads ana bowfins or mud fish,
nullett. sun fish rock bass, yellow
,erch. pike perch. and pckerel. and
he small and large mouthed black
'ass.
There are also shown, but not alive
gar-pike. somewhat resembling al
word fish in appearance.
Machinery halls. numbers l and
re filled with all the new and staple
inds of machinery for farmers use
nd comfort. Manure spreaders, ensil-
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Pocahontas star herald., 1910-05-20

Nt, Digger says pIeseuV luuio"Vioh9
are there will be big cotton crop
made in the Bay this year.-Tlmes
Dispatch.
TIE MAKERS WANTED-Iw a mt
all the tie makers | can get. All
kinds of timber, never been worked
for ties. Pay good prices for max
ing, aud the cash at my inspec-
ton. &. w. LUsK,
36-4t. Manson, Ark.
See Geo. Turner at the Frisco
depot if you want to rent livery
barn. Brick building and fine loca-
ton. No opposition. Scat.
sell whole root, home grown
fruit trees. j. ID. Jackson.
For SALE-An incubator, good
as new, one hundred and twenty egg
capacity. Reason for selling have
no range. Will sell cheap for cash
or on good terms to responsible
persons. john j. BALTz,
1921. Pocahontas, Ark.
Your coming money crop
will be your fruit crop. Wait and
see. j. u. Jackson.
No cheap material used in our
photographs without first telling our
customers of it. G. f. Lemons.
If you want the emblem of per-
manency for your photos of all
kinds, the Aristo made at the Lem
mons studio is it.
The Turner livery barn is now
for rent. Anyone wishing a splen-
did location without opposition will
find this to be great opportunity.
See Geo. Turner, at the Frisco de-
pot, for further particulars. Scat.
Notice to the public: There is
no one viewing or making pictures
of any kind for me except Corbly,
my son. &. f. LEMMoNs,
Photographer.
Wiley's friends will please take
notice that he has extended the
time of closing his great sale until
June 1st, in order to give everybody
in the county chance to buy good
goods cheaper than they ever have
before in Randolph county. Rem
ember the sale will close June 1st.
Why will you pay 25 and so cents
for fruit trees when J. D. Jackson
will sell you home grown trees for
10 and Is cents each?
Ernest Hawkins of Huntington
Tenn, representing the bureau of
the census department of commerce
ard labor, Washington, D. c., was
a caller at our office Wednesday
morning.
Sheriff Sam Brown is having
some nice rooms added to his resi-
dence property which will improve
the appearance and add to the con-
vcnience of his home very much.
Never trim tree up, but cut
them back. Short trunk and broad
top is what you want. j. d. jack
J. E. Hawkins and little grand
of Lorine passed through
Pocahontas Monday enroute home
from a visit to relatives at Biggers.
They were pleasant callers at the
Star Herald office and Mr.. Haw-
kins handed US dollar to apply on
his subscription.
Rev. F, Z. Taylor, travelling rep
resentative of the Masonic Trowell,
was in Pocahontas first of the week
in the interest of that paper. Bro.
Taylor has many friends in Poca.
hontas, who are always glad to see
him.
LosT-Somewhere on the road
between. Pocahontas and Clearview
church, on last Sunday, May 18th,
an Old Gold breast or shirt waist
pin, circular in form, a little larger
than a silver dollar. This pin was
the property of my mother and is
very valuable to me. Anyone find
ing same please leave at the Star
Herald office and receive suitable
-o,,,orl
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-05-20
Sister MdgdeIene
Died Wednesday
At The Convent at this Place
After an Illness of Two
years of tuberculosis

Miss Rose Kolley, known in
Catholic religious circles as "Slster
Magdelene," died at the convent at
this place Wednesday morning at
1880 after a lingering illness of two
years duration Of tuberculosis.
She was "a years of age and the
daughter of Mrs. L. Kolley and is
survived by her mother, two sisters,
Anna and Bertha and two brothers,
Joseph and Robert.
About two years ago she took the
last vows of the church. While in
Texarkana she became afflicted with
tuberculosis and was removed to
Jonesboro, but the change did her
no good and she was brought to
this place where the final summons
came.
Mass was celebrated at the Cath
olic church Thursday morning at 8
o'clock and interrment followed at
the cemetery.
She was we'll and favorbly known
in Pocahontas and every one who
knew her loved her.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-05-20
Senator Davis Bill

We are in receipt of a copy of
the prohibition bill introduced IN
Congress by Senator JEFF Davis
which is for the purpose of pro-
hibiting the collection of revenue
tax, or the granting of other author
ity permitting or authorizing the
sale or giving away of foreign or
domestic distilled spirits in any
district or territory In any of the
several states or teritorries in the
United States, where the sale or
giving away of liquors is prohibited
by the laws of said states.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-05-20
NOTICE

There will be a Republican town
ship convention for Demun town
shin held in the court house on
May 28th at l o'clock. The object
of the convention is to elect delel
gates to the county convention to be
held May 8lst, to elect a county
central committeeman tor Demun
township to serve for the next two
wears and to attend to any other
business which may come before the
convention.
All who wish to affiliate with us
are cordially invited to be present.
H. L. THRoGMoRToN,
Chairman.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-05-20
Married Tuesday Morning

P. A. Wisenbaugh and Mis-
Texicia Muyers, both well known
people of our town, were married
at the Catholic church last Tues
day morning at o clock by Faith
er Froitzhein. A wedding dinner
was served them at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Frenken and
over one hundred guests were pres
ent and enjoyed the sumptuous re-
past. The bride and groom / e f t
Wednesday for Engelburg where
they will make their future ho me.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-05-20

T. L. Barnett and family, promi,
uent people of Dalton, were shop
ping in town Wednesday. Mr.
Barnett will please accept ouI
thanks for a dollar on subscription,
A. B. Mooney, representing the
Conway Lyceum Bureau, was here
this week making arrangements to
put on a course of lyceum attrac-
tious here this season.
w. Z. Lewis came down from
Maynard Friday after Grandma
Richardson, who has been visiting
relatives here.
Mr.. Ebberts was transacting bust
ness at Maynard this week
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-05-20
Admission, 10 Cents.
VISITED LODGE
AT BIGGfRS
Last Thursday Niaht When COnSid-
cradle Work was Done By The
BiggerS MdSOnS

A crowd consisting Of A. J. Witt,
grandmother of Ark, Masons, E.G.
Schoonover, Herbert Schoonover,
J. b. Smith, DR.. w. E. Hamil,
D. V. Cook, D, Wiley, g. X. Tai
lafarro and E. Newton Ellis went
to Biggers Tuesday night and as
sisted the members of Biggers
Lodge OF Masons IN comforting the
first degree on four candidates. All
report having spent a very pleasant
evening.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-05-20
Dave Kings Position Made Clear

Hardy, Ark, April %, 1910.
Ed. Mammoth Spring Democrat
notice id your issue of 2lst inst,
that you and Judge Meeks are ex-
pressing great solicitude about my
political welfare, and warn me Of
the dire calamity that befall those
who dare to question the regularity
of the party nominations.
| also notice dispatch from Nam
moth Spring to the Commercial Ap-
peal of the gath inst. from some
wise guy, in which he says
''Hon. David L. King, one of
the defeated candidates, comes out
in letter threatning to bolt the re-
sult at the Sept. election
He also says that
'Judge Meeks' majority over
both bis opponents is II votes"
will say that if there is any
snch letter in existence | never
wrote it nor did ever see it.
In the card l had published in
regard to said primary there is not
a word said of boiling, nor the Sept.
(l9lO) election mentioned. Neither
is there an intimation that | will
bolt or contemplate boltlng the dem
Ocratic ticket and run as an indie
pendent candidate at the Sept. elecl
tiOn.
No indeed! Don't you and that
wise guy who don't know the diff
erence between a plurality and a
majority, and Judge Meeks worry
about that.
Rest assured that if Judge Meeks
name is on the ticket as the regular
democratic nominee he will get my
support.
II matters not what else | may
let pass unnoticed, | can't allow
my loyalty to the democratic party
to be questioned without resenting
il.
No sir! have never lost an op-
POrtunity to do service for the
democratic party.
II has never been too hot or too
cold, the night too dark, the road
too muddy or long or the personal
expense toe great for me to quit
my humble calling and go out to do
service for the democratic party. |
DAVE KING.