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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
ESTATE OF LOUISE G. sTRATToN,

STATE OF VERMONT,
District of Bradford. s..
4, Honorable Probate Court for the District
OF Bradford
To all versions interested In the estate oil
Louise G. Stratton late Of Fairlee, in said Dis
trict deceased Greeting:
At Probate Court holden at Wells River
within and for said district the 23rd day OF
August 1913, an instrument purporting to be
the last VIII and Testament OF Louise G. Stratton
late Of Fairlee IN said district deceased was
presented to the Court aforesaid, for probate.
And il is ordered by said Court that the 22d
day Of Sept. 1913. at the Probate Office in said
Wells River. be assigned for al persons inter
ested to appear and contest the allowance Of such
instrument. and the fling and recording OF the
copy Of said VIII, and the probate thereof. as
aforesaid. il they see cause; and that notice
1 ereof be given by publishing this order three
weeks successively in the United Opinion weekly
newspaper published in said ssriet. previous TO
the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified 10 appear
before said Court. at the time and place afore-
said. and TO contest the probate Of the said viii
n you have cause.
Given under my hand at Wells River in said
District, this 25th day Of August 1913.
as II. T. BALDWIN. Judge.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
ESTATE OF CHARLES NJ. HOWARD.

ESTATE OF CHARLES NJ. HOWARD.
STATE OF VERMONT.
District of Bradford, IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid:
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
Estate of Charles N Howard, late of Thetford In
said District, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, application hath been made to this
court in writing, by the Executor, Fred A.
Ruggles, praying for license and authority to
sell all of real estate of said deceased, for the
payment of debts and charges of administration,
setting forth therein the amount of debts due
from said deceased, the charges of administration
and the amount of personal estate and the situa-
ton OF the real estate
Whereupon the said Court appointed and as
signed the goth day of August, 1913, at the
Probate Office in Wells River in said District, to
hear and decide upon said application and
dered public notice thereof to be given to all per-
sons interested therein, by publishing said order.
together with the time and place of hearing, three
weeks successfully in the United Opinion, a
newspaper printed at Bradford in said District,
all which publications shall be previous to the
time assigned for hearing,
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court at the time and place assigned,
then and there in said Court. to make your OBJ
lectlons to the granting of such extension, if you
see cause.
Given under my hand at Wells River in said
District, this l4th day of August 1913.
46 BERNICE BALDWIN. Register.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
alnn REWARD Sinn

The readers Of this paper vii be pleased %
learn that there i az least one dreaded disease
that science has been able % cure in All its stage
and that IL Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure 10 the
only positive cure nov known % the medical ira
ternitv. Catarrh beng . constitutional disease.
requires A constitutional treatment. Halls CaArrh
Cure i taken internally. actinE directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces. q The system thereby
lnr the patient strength by building NJ The con-
sfitufion and assisting nature IN dong its work.
The proprefors have - much faith N - eurat,ve
,ovrerp that they eHer Que Hundred Dollars for
snv GO that ID fails % Send for hst q tes-
tinnuniais. =
Address p. - Nhk.NEA a. IT, Aote4os " =
Sold By al Drurrists- 1sc.
Taks Halls Family Pills for conftipation-
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
ESTATE OF HALE C. BAILEY
STATE OF VERMONT

STATE OF VERMONT.
District Of Bradford. -.
The Honorable Probate Court Tor the District
Aforesaid:
To all persons interested IN The bsfate OF
Hale. @ Bailey. late Of NeUbury. IN said Dis
trict deceased. Greeting.
whereas. aid Court has assigned the 3oth
day Of August next for examining and al
loving the account Of the Administrator
q the estate Of aid deceased Hale @. Bailey,
and for = decree q the residue q sad
STATE n the lawful claimants Of the
same and ordered that public notice Thereof
be efven 20 al persons interested n said
estate BY publishing this order three weeks sue
cesslvely previous % the day assirned. m the
United Opipion. q newspaper published at Brad
ford IN said District.
Therefore. YOU are hereby notified 10 appear
a the Probate once On Wells River. IN said Dis
frict on the day assigned, then and there b con-
test the allowance Of said account II you see
causa- and 20 establish your right heirs, leFa-
ters and lawful claimants % aid residue.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of August.
IS HI. BALDWIN. Judge.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
SWIMS TWENTY-FIVE MILES
Brown Goes From Battery to Sandy
Hook In t3 Hours 80 Minutes

Brown Goes From Battery to Sandy
Hook In t3 Hours 80 Minutes
After many unsuccessful attempts
by long distance swimmers to swim
the twenty-five miles from the Bat
terry to Sandy Hook, Captain Al
fred Brown OF the Flushing bay life
saving station corps accomplished the
feat. He was in the water 1S hours
and 3S minutes.
Brown had to be assisted up the
sloping beach. as he was benumbed,
but after walking about a short time
he Iimbered up and declared he felt
no bad effects from his long INNER
sion. During his swim he ate but three
small sandwiches and drank a small
quantity OF tea.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
LEGAL.

PROBATE CoURTS-Bradford District.
Probate Courts within and for said district will be
held the ensuing year as follows:
Bradford-At Hotel Low in Bradford on the
second Tuesday of every month, except December
1910.
Also at the Probate Office in Wells River on
the first Wednesday OF every month.
II. T. BALDWIN, Judge
Wells River VT. ...,..
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
New French Army Scandal

A scandal in the French army
of wide scope was scented when it
was reported that Sergeant Dieu is
under arrest, charged with having sold
to Austria the plans of the latest
French gun.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
PETERSBURG Mine ExpIoder Dead

William Laubenstein, who person
ally prepared the magazine and aided
in exploding it under the rebel forts
at Petersburg, Va, preceding a union
advance, died at Shamokin, Pa.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
OXFORD.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Clark
have returned from a carriage
drive through the mountains and
report pleasant trip.
Mrs. A. B. Wilson and daughter
Rotheller, have returned to Chica-
go accompanied by her sister,
Hattie French.
Ruth Carr went to Andover
this week for a brief stay, visiting
relatives and friends.
Mr.. Alvin Philbrick is entertain
ing friends from Manchester.
Mrs. Martha Carr, who has
spent several weeks in town visiting
friends, has returned to her home
in Templeton, Mass.
Several members of the O. E. S.
are attending the Grand Chapter
in Laconia this week.
Mrs. Esther Morey is quite
sick and is attended by DR.. Stetson.
Mrs. Florence Wilson is visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. J. o.
Carr.
Mrs. Charles Brock is spending
the week in Manchester.
Mrs. E. P. Stone and daughter
Dorothy have returned from a
two weeks visit in Canaan and
vicinity.
Mrs. Mabel Bean left Saturday
for PHILADELPHIA to visit her sister
Grace whom she has not seen for
several years.
Oscar Phelps and daughter Chris
tine of Somerville, Mass, are
visiting his brothers Joe and John
Phelps. !
Miss Lillian Wyman returned
Saturday to her school in Wood
bury, NJ. !
Mr.. and Mrs. "A. A. West and
daughter Pauline have returned to
their home in Carlisle, Penn, ac-
companied by her father, M. F.
Wyman, who will spend the winter
with them.
E. P. Stone spent Labor day in
Canaan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Belford have the
sympathy of their friends in the
tragic death of their son, Willie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Davis,
who have been spending two weeks
with her mother, Mrs. Mary Smith,
returned to Boston, Monday.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
A CARD.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks
to all those who so kindly assisted us in
any way in onr great sorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Belford,
Mr.. and Mrs John Wright.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
Suffered Eczema Fifty Years-Now Well

Seems a long time to endure the awful
burning, itching smarting, skin-disease
known as "tetter'-anoteer name for
Eczema. Seems good to realize, also, that
DR.. HOBSON'S ECZEMA OINTMENT has
proven perfect cure.
Mrs. D. L. Kenney writes-"I cannot
sufficiently express my thanks to you for
your DIR. Hodson's Eczema Ointment. 1t
has cured my letter, which has troubled
me for over fifty years" All druggists, or
by mail, SOC.
PFEIFFER CHEMICAL CO.,
st. Louis, Mo. Philadelphia, Pa.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
ESTATE OF ALBION o. KIDDER.

STATE OF VERMONT.
District of Bradford IS
The Honorable Probate Court for the District O
Bradford.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Albion o. Kidder late of Bradford in said Dis
trict deceased. Greeting
At a Probate Court. held at Wells River within
and for said District. on the 25th day of August
1913, an instrument purporting to be the last
VIII and Testament of Albion %. Kidder late
OF Bradford. in said district. deceased, was pre-
sented to the Court aforesaid for probate.
And it is ordered by said Court. that the 18th
day of Sept 1913, at the Probate Office
in. said Wells River, be assigned for proving
said instrument; and that notice thereof be
gwen to all persons concerned, by publishing
this order three weeks successfully in the
United Opinion; newspaper circulating in that
vicinity. In said District previous to the time
appointed.
, Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court, at the time and place afore-
said, and contest the probate of said will If you
have cause.
Given under my hand at Wells River in said
District, this 25th day of August 1913.
4S H. 7. BALDWIN, Judge.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
ESTATE OF ELIZEBETH McLACHLIN.
STATE OF VERMONT.

District of Bradford, S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Bradford.
To all persons interested in the estate OF
Elizebeth McLachlin, late of Newbury In said
District deceased, Greeting:
AT a Probate Court, holden at Wells River
within and for said District on the 23d day Of
August 1913, an instrument purporting to be the
last VIII and Testament of Elizabeth McLachn
late of Newbury in said District, deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid. for Probate
And II is ordered by said Court that the 22d
day OF Sept. 1918, at the Probate Office in said
Wells River, be assigned for proving said in
strument; and that notice thereof be given to all
persons concerned. by publishing this order three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the United Opinion, a news
paper circulating in that vicinity. in said District,
previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court, at the time and place afore-
said, and contest the probate of said will If you
have cause.
Given under my hand at Wells River in said
District. this 25th day of August, 1918.
As H. T, BALDWIN. Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-03
FAIRFIELD
Especial to. the Farmer.)

Fairfield, Dec. 3.-A stray white horse whose owner is unknown was seen wandering about the streets early yesterday morning. The horse was first seen on Broadway without any harness on it. The last seen of the animal it was going towards Mill Plain. A number of persons who saw the horse tried to learn who was the owner but failed. It was believed by some that the owner had turned it loose being afraid that it would die on his hands.
 The regular meeting of the Green field Hill Grange will be held this evening. The election of officers for the coming year will take place at this meeting. After the business meeting. a social hour will be held.
 The marriage license of A. H. Wright, 21 years of age, of New Pres ton and Ellen Wright, 80 years of age of this town were returned to Town Clerk Joseph Flint yesterday morn ing. The license shows that Justice of the Peace Beach tied the knot.
 A number of complaints are being made from the Greenfield Hill district about street lights being out during the night. One of the residents Of the place statetd this morning that 9 light in front of his home has not been lighted in the past three weeks. He also stated that he has made a number of complaints about this light but nothing has been done with it since.
 The work of grading the yard of the new Sherman school is expected to be completed some time this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-03
NEWTOWN

l Newtovn, Dec.s 3-SeVeral of the l High school graduates gave a surprise party, Saturday night to one of theil mum Der, Miss Marion Summers, at her home in Hattertown. It was in honor of her eighteenth birthday. Games 1 and music were enjoyed by the com pany, and a dainty feast at the climax. Gifts and congratulations were given the honored young graduate, when all departed for home. Miss Summers was genuinely surprised. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Andrew J. Summers.
 Mrs. J. B. Downs and daughter, Alice of Stevenson, have returned from a pleasant holiday visit with MT. and Mrs. A. F. Bibbins of Easton
 At the festive board of Mrs John Carlson Thanksgiving, her son, Henry Carlson of New York was numbered
 Mrs. Charles N. Shepard of South Main street received a visit for the Thanksgiving vacation from Master Stephen Wenzel of Passaic, N. J q nephew.
 The last of our summer contingent to depart was the family of William Walsh of Walnut Tree Hill. After the Thanksgiving festivities were over they departed for their home in Philadel- phia.
 Paul Beardsley, employed at the New York offices of the Stanley Rule cN A0Ve1 company, mas enjoyed a late vacation which included the holiday of Thanksgiving, with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Beardsley of Main street. Clarence BeardsIey of New Haven also enjoyed the hospitality of the old home nest on the New Eng land feast day.
 Mrs. William Conner of Bridgeport is visiting Mrs. Frederick Leiss of the Glen.
 Judging from advance reports the whist arranged for by the Ladies' Auxiliary of Pootatuck grange at Grange hall, Dec. 5th will be most en- joyab1e, as every mem Der is striving to make this first public venture me- morable; and urge their friends and a,cquaintances to come and enjoy a jolly time.
 Owing to the whist of Decemb 5th and the number of. other social en- agreements of this week, Mrs. w. B. Glover will entertain the Ladies Auxiliary at her home on Glover ave- nue next week Friday, December 12.
 Miss Hattie Reed, N. H. S., 1914, spent Thanksgiving vacation with friends in New Haven, returning Mon- day morning.
 Miss Marilla George returned to St. Margaret's School, Waterbury, Mon ton with her father, Rev. J. H. George at Trinity rectory.
 Miss Florence Page was week end guest of friends in Bridgeport.
 Mrs. John R. Peck is spending week in New York city, the guest of MT. and Mrs. Jacob Schoch. j
 Miss Etta Martin who has been spending several weeks at Miss A. L. Peck's on the Boulevard. has returned to New Haven for visit with her aunt, Mrs. James Brennan.
 MT. and Mrs. W. A. Canf1eld and son, George, autoed to New Milford, Sunday.
 The DeReeves place on Mt Pleasant recently purchased by MT. Smith of New York Is being enlarged and re- modelled and will be a handsome home when finished. Carpenter McCoIlar1 of Bedding has the contract for re- modelling and w. A. Garfield Of this place, for painting and decorating MT. Smith and family will occupy it as soon as it is completed. becoming permanent residents
 Mrs. J. W. Know1ton of Bridgeport returned this week from a pleasant visit with Mrs A. c. Moore of Taun- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-03
WESTPORT
Especial to the Farmer. )

Westport, Dec. 3-Dr. Frederick Powers visited the Purcell farm yesterday afternoon in the hope of finding some of the remains of a tramp who was supposed to have been burned to death on last Thursday evening. On last Sunday morning a farm hand found the bones of what he supposed was human person. The doctor found no signs of any bones yesterday. It has been stated that some tramps were asleep inGthe barn al the time of the fire but nothing g has been seen of them since that time.
 The Woman's Town Improvement League has posted a large sign on the Boston Post Road, reading West port" The new sign is located near the country club.
 A new guard rail has been placed on the main road near the pumping station. This rail has been needed for some time.
 The marriage of Miss Alma Marie Kartesan of Edgarhin to Everett B. Call will take place at the home of the bride tomorrow afternoon. Miss Kartesan will be attended by her sis ter Katherine, while a brother of the groom will act as best man.
 Edward Sipperly of this place left yesterday morning for Sandy Hook where he is tO sink a well.
 MT. and Mrs. James French of Main street are entertaining friends from New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-03
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS Genuine Merit Required to Win
 the Peoples Confidence.

Have you ever stopped to reason why it is that so many products that are extensively advertised, ,aH at once drop out of sight and are soon forgot ken? The reason is pIain-the article Hid not fulfil the promises of the man k1facturer- This applies more parti- Eular1y to a medicine A medicinal l preparation that has real curative kaIue almost sells itself, as like an endless chain system the remedy is recommended by those who have been benefited, to those who are in need Df it.
 A prominent druggist says Take For example pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. preparation I have sold for many years and never hesitate to rec Dmmend, for in almost every case it ehovvs excellent results, as many of my customers testify. No other kid hey remedy that know of has so large a sale"
 According to sworn statements and verified testimony of thousands who have used the preparation, the sue cesS of Dr. Kilmer'S Swamp-Root is due to the fact tthat it fulfils almost knd bladder diseases. corrects urinary Troubles and neutraEzes the uric acid which causes rheumatism
 You may receive a sample bottle of Swamp-Root by Parcels Post. Ad- dress Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton N. Y., and enclose ten cents; also mention the Bridgeport Daily Farmer Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-03
"At Every Banquet You Will Away: See Some Person Who Is Afraid
 Of Food.'

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are a compound of pepsin, and those ele- ments that must be Secreted by the stomach if the food is to be digest ed. When the stomach fails to se- crete enough of these digestive agen- cies, the only sane remedy is to sup ments to digest the food. This is the Tablets were made and they are rec commended by leading doctors and scientists. One or two of these tab lets is sufficient to digest the largest dinner. They stop almost instantly all forms of indigestion, such as sour stomach, beIching. heartburn. dizzi- ness, brash and dysentery. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain digestive clements, a single grain of which is capable of digesting 5000 grains of food, such as meats, eggs, grains, vegeta bles, starches and mineral mat ters of all kinds
 If your stomach is sluggish or worn out, let Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets do your digesting for you until the Stom- ach can recuperate. Give it a little vacation. It has hard enough struggle at the best, with all you put in it. And even when your stomach is in perfect condition, you will occa sionaIIy need one after a big banquet or other social affair that taxes your stomach to the uttermost.
 Make Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets the eVer-ready friend and assistant to your stomach. Get soc box of your druggist today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-03
EASTON

Miss Elizabeth Patterson of New York was a guest of MT. and Mrs. John Sherwood at Maple Row Dairy Farm on Tuesday.
 Miss Hazel B. Sherwood spent Tues day as guest of Mrs. Mary F. Powell on Round Hill.
 Joseph Haverstraw is spending a few days as the guest of friends in Bridgeport.
 The Dorcas society of the Baptist church was postponed from Tuesday to Thursday afternoon of this week owing to illness of some of it's mem bers.
 Mrs. Grace Clark and daughter. Mrs. Clarence B. Andrews, were en. tertained on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Arthur B. Wheeler on Sport Hil
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-03
READY FOB MINSTREL SHOW

When forty or fifty of Bridgeports g
 Hvest boys get together to do thing q better than it has ever been oone before one can rest assured that they will accomplish whatever they un- dertake. This is the spirit shown by the members of the Boys Division of the r. M. C. A. exemplihed in the slogan they have adopted for the 1year, ''the best ever," and the Boys zfinstrels which are to be held in Warner hail, Thursday and Friday evenings of this week, will demonstrate to the public the effectiveness with which they carry this out.
 These niinstrels are given primar- lily for the benefit of Camp Pootatuck, the Bridgeport Boys camp located in the heart of the Berkshires. The proceeds are to be used for addi- stional equipment in order that fifty boys per week may be taken care of next summer. The end men are Fred KIrsc11ner, Harry Barnes, Jack Wade, James Augustus Kelly, Fred Theophilous Burke and Russell Shaw, with James Shannon as ,interlocutor- Special numbers are buick and wing solo by Miss Clifford Stratton.
 The second part of the show is screaming farce entitled 'sAn Easy Mark" Harry Melville, as Miss Dor othy Somers is the hit of the play william Bernhard has the leading mans part MT. George Mosel- does some wonderful acting as an escaped lunatic. The remaining parts are very we'll filled by Harry Barnes, Clifford HurFburt, Michael Bump and Martin Anderson.
 W. Erwin Berg is musical director of the show and the '. M. c. A. Boys Mandolin club will furnish the music under his leadership. Attorney John T. L. Hubbard is minstrel director Fred Kirschner, business manager and Conrad Steinmetz, stage director.
 The work that the boys have done surely deserves to be crowned with success, and they are anticipating a full house each evening. The show will of course, be held in Warner hall in the Y NJ c. A. building. Reserved seats may be secured by telephoning
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-03
NOT BEYoND HELP AT-s7.

S1eep& p&disturbing bladder weakness, stiffness in joints, weak, inactive kid ney action and rheumatic pains, are all evidence of kidney trouble. Mrs. Mary A. Dean, AT E.. Walnut St., Taunton, Mass, writes: f'I have pass ed my 87th birthday, and thought was beyond the reach of medicine, but Foley Kidney Pills have proved most beneficial in my case" HindIe's DrIIe StOre-A dV
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-03
MILITANTS READY TO
 FIGHT FOR PANKHURST

Plymouth, Eng. Dec. 3-Prepara- tions are understood to have been made for the arrest of Mrs. Emme- line Pankhurst, the militant suffra- gette leader, on her arrival here from the United States on board the Ma jestic tonight. A force of suffragettes under the command of 'fGeneraI' Flora Drummond will, it is said, be on the spot ready to light for the1r leaders freedom.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-03
If Ate That
 | Would Die
You Will Never Fear Food If You Go to a Dinner Carrying One Little Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet.

You needn't pass up all those savory dishes just because you are afraid of what the stomach will say to them. Armed with a box of Stuart's Dyspep- sia Tablets, you can bid defiance to the most cantankerouS. stomach and be assured that your food will be per fectly digested in spite of the stom- ach's objections.