Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-05-19
physicians now feel that she win make a

rapid recovery.
Matilda Walker Whitney Of Springfield,
a granddaughter OF the Revolution, IL
nov 10 her Tooth year. She vas born 10
the town " here she now lives and en-
dured the hardships and privstions Of
pioneer life. Both her grandfather
served in the Revolutionary war. She II
considered most remarkable centenarian:
her mind is active, and her health good.
After Eve hours hearing Judge Sea.
yer OF the Windsor county probate court
dismissed the petition OF the selectmen OF
Hartford that a guardian be appointed for
Charles A. Couch OF Lebanon, n. H., OF
gold mine fame. The guardian vas asked
for on the grounds of insanity and the
Judge observed that there was 9 certain
mystery about the affair that he did not
like.
There are many evidences that the COM
Ing summer season will show q great In
tiux of visitors to our state. Most OF the
hotels are making extra preparations in
erection OF garages and general repairs.
Several places have already received book
ings far 10 excess of previous seasons. II
Is expected that the season Of 1910 will be
a record-breaking one for summer tour
lists.
After serving 40 years as pastor, the
Rev. J. w. Burgin OF Lyndon Center has
retired 10 private life. The members and
congregation OF the Free Baptist church
at Lyndon Center gave him farewell re-
ception Thursday evening. Mr.. Burgin
is 81 years old and q veteran OF the Civil
war. With the exception OF one year bis
church work has been entirely in Yer
mont.
Clark college of Worcester, Mass, won
a debating decision over Middlebury col
lege in the Middlebury town ball May 8.
The question under discussion was Re-
solved, That In Labor Disputes Working
men are Justified in Demanding as q Con-
dition OF Settlement that Their Employers
Agree TO Employ Only Members OF Trades
Unions" The winners took the mega
tive side.
Owing to the efforts OF the Improve
ment society OF Hydeville, made up al
most entirely of women, that place is to
have electric lights and the contract has
been awarded to the Rutland Railway
Light 4 Power company OF Rutland. The
work OF installing the service will be
commenced at once. Thirteen lamps will
be placed where most needed, at cost OF
about 1900.
At an enthusiastic meeting and banquet
OF the newly formed Commercial club at
81. Johnsbury Thursday evening, Daniel
C. Remiek OF LIttleton, N. H., and
George French Of the Boston Chamber OF
Commerce gave the principal addresses.
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bury people are willing to do their part
interested capitalists are ready to erect
modern hotel there.
Leo johnson, young man employed
in the freight office az the Hardwick de-
pot, very narrowly escaped a fatal acci-
dent May r. While trigging g car on
the inside track, he tripped on lump OF
coal and was thrown fiat in front of
way freight which was shifting. Before
he could extricate himself he was turned
over twice. He was badly bruised and
receive some internal injuries.
Andrew Cowens, who was found re-
Gently in the barn OF Fred E. Gates of
Montpelier nearly dead from starvation,
has nearly recovered and has been sent 10
the home OF his brother ct Derby Line.
This brother communicated with Mr..
Gates asking him TO give Mr.. Governs
everything necessary and purchase
ticket for him 70 Derby Line, saying that
be would assume all the expense.
Fred Plumber, aged about 20 years,
machinist employed by the Fellows Gear
shaper Co., Springfield, met with an &C
cident May 10 when his arm was cut half
on in q milling machine. His sleeve was
caught in the machine and his arm
dragged into the saw. Plumber. who is
an Englishman, went to Springfield from
Canada four months ago. He has q
brother with whom he makes bis home.
E. ]. sowles OF Manchester, Vt, has
brought suit IN the United States court to
recover eco, 900 OF the NoFcross Bros. Co.
of Worcester, Mass, for the loss OF q leg |
alleged to have been due to the neRli- |
Rence Of the defendant company. The
firm has the contract to build church at
Manchester. The accident Was due to the
falling OF a derrick which Sowles was
working on in the building OF the struc-
ture.
Arthur Thompson, aged 10 years, mar
rowly escaped death May 2, BY falling 70
feet down the elevator shaft at the shops |
Of the Cotton Manufacturing Co., Mont
pelIeF. He had q box of castings in his /
hand and was unconscious when picked
10. A medical examination disclosed no
broken bones and bis physician believes
he will be all right in short time.
There we're no indications OF internal in
jury.
Edward Snyder, who conducts black
smith shop in Burlington, is the first per
son there to be arrested under the smoke
ordinance. People residing near the shop
have complained Of the dense smoke
caused by the use Of soft coal This smoke
has the tendency to cling to clothes hang
ing on the line and in other ways was
very troublesome. Mr.. Snyder's case was
continued one week, on the payment OF
$50 hail.
The postofEice at Starksboro was entered
nv burglars last week Tuesday. The safe
was blown open by nitroglycerine but no
money was obtained. The postmaster,
1. q. Ferguson, had it ali ct home. Over
ais were used to muffie the sound Of the
explosion. Nearby jewellers did not hear
the report. The job is supposed to have
b cen the work OF professionals and there
is no clue. The office was located in the
Ferguson store.
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