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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13

Mrs. Joseph Carter of Corinth is
visiting her son Karl and family.
J. O. Belcher of Springfield /,
Mass, has been in town this week.
F. H. Bickford was in White
River Junction on business Tues
day.
Judge and Mrs. Jesse Johnson
spent Wednesday in town with
friends.
Mrs. w. e. Locke has been con-
fined to the house this week with a
severe cold.
Miss Nora Darling of McIndoes
has been visiting her sister, Miss
Jeane Darling.
Harry Cove has moved to New
bury in order to be near his work
on the railroad.
At the Congregational parsonage
on Tuesday last, Mr.. F. w. Far
well and Miss Eunice L. Slack,
both of Leominster, Mass, were
united in matrimony. The bride
was attended by her sister, Mrs. F.
E. Hardy. The honeymoon will
be spent in Vermont.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13
~ BRADFORD *

Mrs. E. w. Cunningham spent
the day, Tuesday, in White River
Junction.
Mrs. Jessie Corwin returned
home Saturday, after spending a
month in Newbury.
Miss E. j. Ordway left yester-
day for Wilder to visit her niece,
Mrs. Frank Palmer.
The Bradford Telephone Co. has
installed a telephone in Nelson
Darling's residence.
P. o. Chapman and John Chap
man of Manchester, have been
spending two weeks in town.
The Freshman class spent Sum-
day at Sunshine Inn, Lake Morey,
chaperoned by Miss Lincoln.
Mrs. L. S. Jenkins of Attleboro,
Mass, arrived in town last Thurs
day to visit relatives and friends.
Otis Corpieri of Fairlee spent the
day, Monday, with Mrs. E. L.
Whitcher and Mrs. F. L. Brigham.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Van Patten
of Burlington have been guests of
their daughter, Mrs. A. d. Billings
Mrs. G.. Carleton Johnson and
Mrs. Fred R. Sawyer are working
in Hunt & jenkins store during
the sale.
Mrs. c. c. Briggs of Burlington
arrived in town Wednesday night,
to spend a few days with her aunt,
Mrs. j. NJ. Warden.
Mrs. Roswell Farnham condi-
ton does not change much from
day to day except that she is grad
ually losing strength.
DR.. e. 7. Smith, who has been
dangerously i'll for the past week,
is improving and unless complica-
tons set in his recovery is expected
Mrs. G. w. Carleton of Lisbon,
who has been visiting her parents,
Dea. and Mrs. A. f. Johnson, left
Thursday morning for st. Johns
bury, where she will spend Sunday.
H. p. Warren, who is with the |
Peerless Casualty Co. of Keene,
n. H., has moved from Waterville, |
Maine, to the home office, to be
with the Company. He
will spend part Of the time doing |
work in the New England states,
and his friends in Vermont may see
him before long.
There will be an informal hear
ing before the Public Service Com
at Randolph Inn, Ran
dolph, next week Thursday. The
subject of grade cross
ings in Orange county is to be con-
sidered. Here is an opportunity
for all interested in matters over
which the Public Service Commits
sion has jurisdiction to appear and
state their cases. J.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13
GRADUATION WEEK.

Sunday June Is, 1870 a. m.
Baccalaureate sermon, Congl. church
Tuesday evening, June IL, Graduation
exercises 9th Grade, Village Hall.
Wednesday evening June Is, Gradual
uation exercises High School, Village
Hall.
Thursday evening June 10,
Senior Reception and Promenade, at
Woods Hall.
Friday evening June 20,
Alumni Banquet, Hotel Low.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13

The Teacher Training Class,
with Miss Cloudman, spent the
day Tuesday on Mt. Moosilauke.
Mrs. J. NJ. Warden, who has
been i'll at her home, is regaining
her health.
DR.. Fred c. Russell of Newbury
will occupy the late DR.. Wilson's
Office, opening it today (Friday.)
Mrs. w. H. Kinds of Milford, n.
H., has been the guest of Miss
Abbott this week. Tuesday they
spent the day in Hanover and
White River Junction.
S. Ambrose Morse, who former
ly lived in Chicopee Falls, Mass,
but who is now living with a neph-
ew in Guildhall, called on old
friends in town this week.
Miss Grace NJ. Towne, who has
been spending the past two months
with friends in Bradford and vi
Unity, returned to her home in
Salem, Mass, Thursday.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13
Speaks Loudly and Effectively.

AS letter of recommendation in securing a
coveted position, the filled book speaks
loudly and effectively. "Dimes make Dollars !"
and the dollars deposited in our Savings Depart
ment soon run into good, fat bank account.
THE BRADFORD NATIONAL BANK,
BRADFORD, VERMONT.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13
FOR SALE.

l will sell, on account of old age, my
Grist Mill property which is an old estab-
lished stand and fine place for the sale
of ali kinds Of Western feed and grain;
Also mill tools, House, with running wa
ter. Furniture and Land Apply to
32tf M. F. WYMAN, Oxford, N. II.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13
IT CURES WHILE YOU WALK.

Use Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder
the sting out of corns, itching feet ingrowing
nails, and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. Ladies can wear
shoes one size smaller after using. 1t is a certain
relief for sweating. callous and swollen, tender.
aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold everywhere,
25c. Trial package FREE. Address, Allen S.
Olmsted lie Roy, n. Y. 36-39
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13
FOR SALE.

Walworth gas machine making gas from
gasolene equipment complete including
large copper tank and piping; in excellent
condition; suitable for summer cottage or
country home; absolutely safe, easy to
operate. Original cost, S40000-bargain
price, $4,000 delivered by freight to
purchaser. F. L. ERsKINE,s
W. L. Douglas Shoe Co,
1873 Brockton, Mass.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13
WANTED.

1000 Cords A #. peeled poplar, bass and
willow pulp wood, loaded at Newbury, So.
Newbury and Bradford. Will advance
cash for same when peeled and sawed.
81 F. E. Fletcher, So. Newbury, vt.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13

Farmers, Attention! Litter Carriers,
Hay Carriers, Stanchions, Hay Forks,
Corner Managers, Separators, Hay Racks,
Churns etc. If interested, call and ex-
anime, or send for catalogue and prices.
STRONG HARDWARE COMPANY, Farmers
Supplies, Burlington, Vt. 1888
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13
JUST ARRIVED.

For Sale-A Carload of Western Horses
4 and 5 years old, also seven secondhand
horses, 5 sets single harness, and 5 sets
double harness.
81 F. w. Hard, Fairlee, Vt.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13
Special Announcements.

Butter Makers Attention. You can get
your butter paper plain or printed at the
OPINION Office.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13
" Passing Away

Life's but a gamble
A game we all play
Friends of yesterday
Are gone to-day
To-morrow's a secret
None can betray
But Somebody's" friend
Will be passing away"
]. A. S.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-06-13

WANTED. A maid for second work,
with some experience. Family of one.
Apply to Mr. Wheeler, ~
Oxbow, Newbury,
Vermont,
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Congregational Gburtb aotes
Rev. A. r. oREwE. Pastor
itS:irgslarlysrsyaFla aa ca lsildaEMR eAaAE

Sunday 1890 a. m. Baccalaureate ser
mon to the graduating class. Subject,
Our Gift, and the Divine Claim. Special
music by the choir. Come in large num-
bers and encourage the young people,
II noon, Sabbath School.
7.30 p, S. E. Service. Program follows:
Organ Voluntary, Mr.. @. G.. Bagley
Hymn, "All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name.
Responsive reading,
Chorus, Young Peoples Choir
Scripture reading, Mr.. Harold Avery
Solo, Miss Gretchen Davis
Prayer, Mr.. William Farnham
Violin Solo, Miss Phebe Clark
Reading, How Jane Conquest Rang the
Bell, Mrs. Crewe
Song, Ave Maria, Gounod
Miss johnson of New York
Address, p. S. E. by the Pastor,
Chorus by Small Girls, Gentle Jesus.
Hymn, Jesus Lover of My Soul,
Benediction.
In consequence of the graduating exer-
cises the week night meetings are sus-
pended for the week.
All friends are cordially invited to unite
with us in the Union service of the morn
ing.
Let us make glad the hearts of our
young people at this special time. By
giving Joy, we shall find the highest Joy.
The public library will be closed
Commencement week until Satur-
day p. m. June 21st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Adams and
two children spent Sunday with her
father, T. H. Hartley.
Mrs. Bertha Whine of Melrose,
Mass, spent Sunday with her sis
ter, Mrs. Fred Sawyer.
A. son, Kimball Thurston, was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Z.
Pioer, Sunday, June Sth.
Mrs. Belle Johnson is helping
Mrs. Osgood take care of her moth /
er, Mrs. Roswell Farnham.
Mrs. Leavitt and Miss Gladys /
Batchelder of Plymouth are the
guests of Mrs. Walter Nye.
F. l.. Brigham is in Whitehall,
n. Y, this week in the interest of
the Union Mutual Insurance Co. /
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Craig spent
the day, Wednesday, with Mr.. and
Mrs. W. A. Ide in st. Johnsbury.
Mrs. Karl Carter spent the first
Of the week in So. Royalton, visit
ng her sister, Mrs. Earle Wilson. {
Miss Rebecca Dodd arrived in
own Wednesday and will be the g.:
,uest of Mrs. +. L. Brigham while
opening her cottage for the sum-
ner.
Mrs. Annie Spalding, Mrs. F. H.
Mrs. L. A. Merrill and
Hrs. w. S. Davis are delegates to
he w. r. c. convention at Rut-
and this week.
Sanford B. Hooker was gradual
d with honors last week from the
soston University School Of Med
line, and has received the appoint
lent of inferno in the Evans Me-
1orial Hospital, beginning his du-
les June first.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-03-13
Notice for Town Election.

Pursuant to an order Of the Board
of Aldermen Of the Town of Malta,
Valley County, State of Montana, no.
tice is hereby given that OH Monday
the It'll day of April, 1913, at the town
of Malta, Valley County, State of
Montana, the annual election of the
said town will be held for the purpose
of electing the following officers:
One Alderman for Ward No. /.
One Alderman for Ward No. 2.
The polling place in Ward Number
One will be in b. w. Brockway' S
office, and in Ward Number Two in
the County Jail.
The polls for which election will be
open at eight O'Clock in the morning
and continue open until six O'Clock
in the afternoon of the same day.
BY order Of the Board of Aldermen
of the Town of Malta, Valley County,
State of Montana.
Dated at Malta, Valley County,
Montana, February 20, 1918.
T. W. Hall, Town Clerk.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-03-13

President Wilson's official family
has been named as follows:
S ecretary Of State = William j.
Bryan of \ ebraska.
Secretary of the Treasury-William
g McAdoo of New York.
Secretary of the Navy-Josephus
Daniels of North Carolina.
Postmaster q eneral-Albert S. Bur.
Lesson of Texas.
Secretary of War-Lindley M. Gar.
rison OF New Jersey.
Attorney General-James McRey.
nolds of Tennessee.
Secretary OF the Interior Franklin
X. Lane of California.
Secretary of Northumberland +.
Houston Of Missouri.
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Representative William G. Redfield
of New York.
Secretary OF Labor-Representative
William 3. Wilson of PENNSYLVANIA
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-03-13
PROCLAMATION.

An election of all the qualified cleo
tors residing with the incorporation
limits of the town of Malta, Valley
County, State of Montana, is hereby
called to be held OH Monday, the It'll
day of April, 1918, for the purpose OF
electing the following officers:
One Alderman from Ward No. /.
One Alderman from Ward No. 2.
by order of the Board Of Aldermen
of the Town ST Malta. Valley Co.
State of Montana.
Dated February goth, 1918.
Philip Caselbelg, Mayor.
Attest: +. w. Hall, Town Clerk.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-03-13

Gov ernor Stewart has made the fol
lowing appointments, each for term
of four years:
State Neterinarian-W. j. Butler
of Miles City.
State Boiler lnspector-Percy J..
Brown, Red Lodge.
State Bank Examiner-H. F. Nc
Graw, Big Timber.
State Mining Inspector = w. b.
Oren, Butte.
Register State Lands-Sidney Mil.
Ter, Helena.
Adiutant General-Phil Greenan
Anaconda.
Commissioner of Labor and Indus
try-W. j, Swindlehurt, Livingston.
Commissioner of Agriculture and
Publicity, }. NJ. Kennedy, Libby.
Secretary of the Bureau of Child
and Animal Protection-N. l.. Rick
ma II, Helena.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-03-13

Montana has been divided into
two Congressional districts. This
district will be known as the second
Congressional district and will en-
brace the following counties: Teton.
Cascade. Hill, Blaine, Valley, Daw-
son, Custer, Fergus. Meagher, Mus
selshell, Park, Rosebud, Sweetgrass,
Yellowstone, Big Horn and Carbon.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-03-13

Ladies, have you seen the nice dis
play of aluminium ware at Edwards <
McLellan's?
For Sale - Siberian Millet Seed
Speltz. and Bromus Indmis, at far.
mer's prices. Z. H. Paulson.
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Dissolution Notice.

n office is hereby given that the
partnership existing between George
Jones and G. W. Hewitt in the garage
business has been dissolved.
Geo. Jones,
q. w. Hewitt.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-01

without the reeds. but the sight Of her.
sitting on the fallen tree beside the
lake. beating time with her foot, her
head thrown back, her eyes half closed
In 4 mockery OF rapture ut the shrill,
wheezy uncertainties and ineptftudes
sho evoked. thrilled me with new and
wonderful lodgings A heart. spirit
like hers would never grow old. She
was next of kin to all the elusive, fugi-
tive company of the elf world. And on
such a pipe as she had strung together
beside that pond to this day Sicilian
shepherd boys whistle themselves into
tune with Theocritus!
Take. it." she said. II can't tell
you more than have, and yet 1t Is all
there, Chimneys. Read the riddle OF
the reeds IL you can"
I took the pipe and turned II over
carefully in my hands, but fear my
thoughts were rather Of the hands
that had fashioned It, the fingers that
had danced nimbly upon the stops.
There are seven reeds-seven." she
affirmed.
She amused herself by skipping peb-
bles over the surface of the water
while I pondered. and ! deliberated
long. for one did not like to blunder
before Hezekiah. Then l jumped up
and called to her.
Zone. two. three. four. FIVE, six
seven! Not until the seventh man Of
fers himself shall Cecilia have hus-
band. Is that the answer?
For a moment Hezekiah watched the
widening ripples made by the casting
VI her last pebble. Then she came
back and resumed her seat.
"You have done well. Chimney Man.
and now IN not make you guess any
more, though found II all out for my
self. When Aunt Octavia gave that
memora ndum book to Cecilia knew 1t
must have something to do with the
seventh man. You know love all
Aunt Octavia's nonsense because it's
the kind of foolishness l like myself.
and the idea Of pretty little note
book to write down proposals In was
precisely the sort of thing that would
have occurred to my aunt. And 1t was
In the bargain. too. that she herself
should not In any way interfere or try
to influence the course Of events. II
should be the seventh sutton. willy
nilly. And ! suspect she's been little
scared too"
"She has indeed. She was .alm"s'
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-01

ready TO throw the whole scheme owe,
last night Your naughtiness had got
on her nerves"
You missed the target that time.
Aunt Octavia loves my naughtiness.
and think she has really been afraid
Sir Pumpkin Virgins would catch me.
Now. didn't roam my aunts house
Just for fun. | was doing my best toI
keep Cecilia from getting into some
scrape about that seventh sutton plan
found out by chance how to get intoI
Hopefield and about the hidden stair.
way and the old rooms tucked away
there Papa really discovered that.
A carpenter IN Katonah who worked
on the house helped to build papa's
bungalow, and he told us how that
ruin came to be there That dys.
pepsia cure man. who also immortal.
lied himself by inventing the ribless
umbrella. was very superstitiOus. He
believed that II he built an entirely
new house he would die. So he had
his architect build around and retain
those two rooms and that stairway of
a house that had been on the ground
almost since the Revolution. Mr.. Pep
perton, the architect, humored him.
but hid the remains Of the relic as far
out of sight as possible"
Trust Pep for that! And he did II
neatly~
to be cont nued
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-01
CHAPTER Xxx.
Seven Gold Reeds.

- WATCHED her hands rs they
deftly cut and fashioned some
dry reeds. The air grew warm
rs the sun climbed to the zenith
and Hezekiah flung aside her coat.
The breeze caught the ends OF her tie
and snapped them behind her. She
was wholly absorbed In her task. and
no boy could have managed pocket
knife better. The first reed she made
triHe longer than her hand. The
succeeding ones she trimmed to gradu-
ated lessening lengths, till seven In all
had been cut. and then she notched
them.
Seven" she murmured, laying them
neatly In order on her knee. II re-
member the right number by a poem
| read the other day In an old maya
zine"
She reached down and plucked sew.
eral long leaves Of tough grass with
which she began to bind the reeds to-
gether, repeating:
Seven gold reeds grew tall and slim
Close by the rivers beaded brim.
Syrnix, the naiad. fitted past:
Pan. the goat hoofed. followed fast
TT will be easier" said Hezekiah, III
you hold the pipes while tie them"
found this propinQuity wholly
agreeable II was pleasant to sit on a
log beside HeEekiah, Ii seemed no far
cry to the stored Mediterranean and
Pan and dryads and naiads. as Heze-
kiah bound her reeds to the music Of
couplets There was no self conscious.
ness In her recitation. She seemed to
be telling of something that she had
seen herself an hour ago
He spread his arms to clasp her there
| Just as she vanished into air
| And to his bosom. warm and rough,
! Drew the gold reeds close enough
| 81 don't remember the rest" she
broE" But there! That's n pipe
| III T, Y shepherd"
She pat It to her lips and blew. I
shall not pretend that the result was
meodious She whlstled much better
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-01

have a talk about 1t and Cecilia. Let
me see. There's an iron bridge across
an arm OF that little lake over there
and Just beyond 1t big fallen tree.
Tomorrow NJ 0 o'clock I'll be there.
I've got to tell you something, chin
ney man, without really telling you.
You'll be there, won't you"
am be there II I'm alive, Hezekiah."
had found the wheel and lighted
the lamp. She secuted my suggestion
that find horse and drive her home.
The lighting Of the lamp required time,
owing to the wind and rain, but when
its thin ribbon of light fell clearly upon
the road she seized the handle bars and
was ready to mount without ado.
She gave me her hand. 1t was a
cold, wet little hand, but there was a
good friendly grip in 1t. This was the
FIRST time I had touched Hezekiah's
hand, and I mention II because as
write feel again the pressure Of her
slim cold fingers.
Sorry you spoiled your clothes. but
It was In good cause. And you're a
nice boy, Chimney Man. Good night"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-01

Us moTUiU8 anu tHe uaJs aTo 'oVS'
miration and that YOU didn't get your
share. SO when her suitors began a
siege of the castle. whose gates were
locked against you, you plugged the
chimney with a trunk tray and played
at being ghost and otherwise sought to
terrlfy your sisters lovers"
THAT'S not nice, Chimneys. You
mean that I'm Jealous"
mo. don't mean that you are jeal-
Gus now. l throw II into the remote
and irrevocable past. You were jeal-
GUS. You don't care so much now. and
! hope you will care lessv'
"Ihat Is being impairment IL you
talk that way shall call you Mr. Ames
and go home"
"You can't do that, Hezekiah."
~ should like 10 know why not. II
you say I'm jealous of Cecilia now or
that ! ever was ! shall be very, very
angry for it's not true"
mo. You see things very differently
now You told me only last night that
! Cecilia might have Hartley Virgins
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-01

When the baby takes too much
food the stomach turns; the result
is indigestion, sourness and vomiting.
Frequently the bowels are involved
and there is collie pains and diarrhoea
McGee's Baby Elixir is a grand cor.
receive remedy for the stomach and
bowel disorders Of babies. It is pure
wholesome and pleasant to take.
Price 25c and SOC per bottle. Sold
by Ritter Bros Drug Co.-Advertise
ment.
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turned toward the advancing suitors.
the Jack-o'-lAntern her hand had fash
Toned.
j marked its position by Its faint
glow an instant, but an instant only
The world reeled for II moment before
the sharp cry of Il man In fear II GU.
the dark like n lash, and close upon II
the second man yelled In different
key. but no less in accents of terror.
The first arrival had lung himself
back. and 80 close upon him pressed
the others aud So unexpected was the
halt that the six men seemed to have
hung themselves together and to he
struggling to escape from the hidcous
ttlng' that had Interposed itself IN their
- VAS over In n moment In the
midst OF tho manic the lantern winked
ont. and instantly uezekiab was be
side me
.slinw she commanded I'm "A whis.
per. and, catching my hand, she led
me off nj n brisx RIM When we had
gone a dozen rods she paused We
heard voices from the SUE, Wnere tne
gentlemen were still engaged In Olsen.
tangling themselves. and then the
pinnks doomed to their steps as they
crossed. They talked loudly among
themselves. discussing the cause of
their discontinue. The lantern. may
add. had been knocked of the stile by
the thoughtful Hezekiah when she
blew out the light.
-Oh, that Hartley Virgins!
might have known III" she cried.
KNOWN whatT l asked. pricking
up my ears.
THAT he would be AFRAID OF Il
pumpkin with candle inside OF II
Did you hear that yeil|
Anybody would have Yelled sug
Eested u think ! should have drop
ped dead III you'd tried II on me.
mo, you wouldn't, she asserted
with unexpected battery
Don't be deceived. Hezekiah,
should have been scared TO death II
Ihat thing had popped up In front OF
me-
Il don't believe 1t. | gave you
worse test than that When J switch
ell or the lights and swung feather
duster down the stair well by n string
and tickled your face you didn't make
q noise like Il circus calliope soaring