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ment.
Henry Harrington was in troy
Monday visiting his wife at the nos
pital
Mrs Julia NJ. Montgomery has
rented her farm to her SON. Forrest
Montgomery.
Carl Mattisons teams are drawing
:, large quantity OF baled hay to the
Shakshober plant.
Mrs. orgine Tiff and Miss May
Williams visited relatives in Bennlhs-
ton the past week
George d. Madison Of North Ben
nington was at his brothers Her
bert Madison. the past week
Hawkins Patten was saving hre
wood with his gasoline power "t
Chris Jepson's Monday
William sargood and Elmer Bushee
drew years supply of IRE WOOD LOT
d. p. Mattison the past week
Wallace Harrington and sister,
Miss Maud we're Sunday guests OF
their uncle, Schuyler Harrington.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Flanders VIII
move to North Bennington Mr
Flanders has employment at the NC
cullough farm.
Many relatives and friends will be
pleased to know that Mrs {, ]. Jlil
son of Charles City, Iowa, and Mrs
II. d. Coykendall of Galesburg' Ill,
are visiting a. O. Jillson and wife OF
Moline, Ill. Mrs. c. T. Jillson and
Mrs. Coykendall were both born in
town and are first cousins. their maid
en- names being Adelaide Collins ana
Minnie DIN, Mrs. Jilison's son. A.
0. Jillson is engaged in business ID
Moline. I'll.
NORTH BENNINGTON
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sHAFTsURY VALLEY


Edward Cone was in North Benning
ton recently.
Clyde Fuller was Bennington VIA
tor Saturday.
Sullivan Center is drawing potatoes
to Cambridge.
Oryille Fillmore tapped his sugar
orchard Saturday.
Percy Woodland was North Hoo
sick visitor Sunday.
Floyd Bouplon was in South Shafts
bury on business Friday.
Miss Hilda Farnum was at her
home in Bennington over Sunday
+. w. Fuller and son Clyde were
in Bennington on business Tuesday.
Atwood and Grace Allen OF White
Creek were driving in the Valley
Sunday.
Mrs. Edward Cone and Miss Ma.cia
Bouplon visited friends in South
Salisbury over Sunday.
J. F. Stanley and daughter, Eva.
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Marsh
in Anaquassicoke recently.
MIR. and Mrs. Adelbert Woodland
visited at their daughters, Mr. ard
Mrs. Ernest Stanley in SALISBURY
Sunday.
Ernest Harrington and wife of
Green Mountain Valley visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Bouplon
Sunday.
Edwin Fillmore and Miss Bertha
Bouplon were at their respective
homes, from their schools in Ben
nington over Sunday.
Jacob Young found in the fields
and brought to the residence OF Frank
Fuller. March 16, bright and happy
yellow butterfly, quite lively. thus !,
appears that summer is approaching.
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Mrs. K. II. Worthington OF Troy
has been visiting friends in town
Mrs. William r. Green of Pownal
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Roster on Saturday.
Nelson Payne is home from Troy
Conference Academy for a ten days
vacation.
Miss Dorothy Houshton, who has
been passing the week end at hsr
home here, has returned TO AIRING
ton
The Ladies' Aid society of the Con
greeational church viii serye the last
supper of the season Tuesday even
ing, March 90, in the church parlors'
The 800" club met Saturday even
ing with Mrs. Hiram l.. Hall OF Bank
street. The prizes were won by Miss
Florence Gorton and Mrs. Naidla
l.. Tompkins.
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WEST SALISBURY

Clayton Reed was in Troy Monday.
Clarrisa Perkins was home over
Sunday
Elmer Amidon was in Hoosick
Falls Saturday.
Truman Amidon was in Hoosick
Falls Saturday.
Grace Center spent last week with
Mrs. Truman Amidon.
Mrs. Thurber of Center White
Creek is visiting Mrs. Ernest STAN
ley
Mrs. Samuel Gully of saltwater
visited her mother, Mrs. George Stan
ley last Saturday
Florence Humphrey and Eva Miller
were guests of Bessie and Lena Ami
don last Saturday.
Blanche and Alton Coulter were
called to Pittsfeld Monday because
of the sudden death Of friend.
Mrs. Charles Ross went to Troy
Monday to see Mrs. William Service
at the Samaritan hospital where she
underwent an operation recently
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Standard Remedy
In Many Homes

Indigestion and constipation are
two conditions closely related and
the cause of much physical suffer
ing.
The tendency to indulge ones APP
petite is general so that most peo-
pie suffer at some time or another
from rebellion OF the overtaxed or
gans of Indigestion and elimination
A simple, pleasantly effective rem
edy that viii quickly relieve the
congestion OF poisonous waste and
restore regularity, is the combina-
ton of simple laxative herbs With
pepsin, sold in drug stores under
the name OF DR.. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin. This is mild, pleasant
laxative-tonic and digestant, abso-
lutely free from opiates or narcotic
drugs and has been the standard
household remedy in countless
homes for many years. A free trial
bottle can be obtained by writing to
DIR. w. b. Caldwell. ASP Washington
St, Monticello, Ills.
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GREEN MOUNTAIN VALLEY

Farmers commenced tapping their
treec.
Clifford Harrington and wife were
in Bennington Saturday
Eugene j. Lyons was In Montpelier
the past week on business
Mrs. Emily Buck is improving
from her recent Illness.
Ernest Mattison is agent for Bow
ker phosphate in this location.
Robert Mallory of Woodford was in
The place Saturday on business.
Forrest Montgomery was a week
end guest Of friends in Dorset.
Arthur Slocum is visiting his niece
and nephew. Mr. and Mrs. jay Matti-
son
Robins and Blue Jays are quite num-
erous. Frightening the corner where
they are.
Mrs. Henry Harrington is at the
Samaritan hospital, Troy, for treat
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poWNAL CENTER

Mrs. {. y. Hyler is very ILL
Mrs. Abe Morgan. who was serious
ly i'll. was reported about the same
this morning.
Miss Ethel Starrit OF North Adams
visited Miss Evangeline Otis at her
home here Sunday.
Francis Morgan underwent an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis this morning
at nine o'clock at the North Adams
hospital
Miss Ruth Mason accompanied by
several from the lower village attend
ed the comedy "The Elopement Of
Ellen" given by the Williamstown
High School students Monday even
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF


VERMONT AT THE CLOSE OF BUsNEss
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

NAToNAL THE STATE OF We
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Little Wonder Workers

Coles Little Wonder Workers, the
liver pill that contains the new
cathartic Phenolphthalsin and the old
cathartc Aloip combiDsd to make the
most effective little liver pill you
ever had. Prompt safe and sure re-
lief in any case OF cisordered stom-
ach, constipation, billlousness, and
liver troubles. Forty little sugar
coated pellets for ESQ. Solo only by
Harold w. Cole, Pharmacist
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That Emerson Piano
Style "a at $275.

that we are selling for this month on
ly has got 'em all guessing. Even
the Emerson factory wrote and told
us we could not live and sell an
Emerson piano for s275. but just the
same you can buy 1t for the month OF
March at the advertised price. 1t VII,
be several moons before you get an.
other chance at the Emerson At any
such price. and on terms of $40 down
and So per month. If you are inter-
ested send for an Emerson catalogue
Geo D. Jarvis & Son, Burlington Vt.
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family arrangement having re-
Gently been made to exchange farms.
Linus and Norris Towslee are in the
process of moving. Each of the
brothers is evidently pleased with his
bargain and their neighbors hope
their satisfaction will continue.
Many people from here attended,
the Creation Drama" at Library
hall, Bennington, Sunday afternoon
and evening. Everyone was much
pleased with the production and in
tend TO see the last two OF this ser
les next Sunday afternoon and even
ing.
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NORTH BENNINGTON

When a child, did you ever pick out
the plums from the pudding and eat
them last? Yes. Was 1t because
they were the best? Yes. That is
why the potter's were put ON the en-
tertainment course last, because they
are the hest. Can you afford to miss
the best? Think it over and drop in
to Bank. Hall Thursday evening ii not
too many obstacles are in the way
Adv.
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ing.
The Epworth League OF the Pow
nal NJ h. church had for its subject,
"Epworthians as Dyke Builders
against Rum" Mr. Green conducted
the meeting and several papers were
read Next Sunday evening Harold
Flanders will lead the service.
Neighbors and friends Join in con-
graduating Miss Marjorie Peckham
for her success in winning the prize
offered in the recreation contest in
Bennington for the best essay writ
ten on the subject Of Educational
Value of Play"
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TO PROTECT
THE BABIES
Thousands of Mothers
Keep Their Children
Well and Strong Us
ing Father Johns
Medicine

Mothers should know that the safe
medicine for their children is Father
Johns Medicine because 1t does NOT
contain alcohol or dangerous drugs in
any form. Wise mothers take care
to keep their children well and strong
so that they can resist the diseases
of childhood. Father Johns Medicine
gives new strength and flesh because
II is pure, wholesome and nourish-
ing.
The Republican journal., 1915-04-01

The regular meeting of the Hospital Social
Aid in The Woman's club room last FRIDAY
afternoon was very enjoyable. There will be
card party of Ia tables. tomorrow. Friday,
under the direction of Mrs. H. H Carter,
THE BELFAST W. C. T. U. The annual
meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance
Union was held Friday afternoon, March 18th,
with Mrs Mary Collins. upper Miller street.
The officers and superintendent of the past
year were reelected with the exception OF
few who are unable to serve. The officers for
the coming year are: President, Mrs. ANNE
M Frost; vice presidents, Baptist. Mrs, Mabel
Howard, Methodist Mrs. Hattie Hook, UNI
versalist. Mrs. Sarah Fletcher, Unitarian, Mrs.
Augusta Waterman, Congregational Mrs Han
nah Wilson; secretary. Mrs. Minnie Coombs;
treasurer, Miss Lora Maxcy; superintendent
of Bible reading and evangeistic work, MISS
Eda Woodbury.; floral missions and relief work,
Mrs Ida E. Ahorn; Sunday schools, MIS-. Mary
Whitmore; scientific temperance instruction,
Mrs. Goldie Curtis; anti-parcotics, Mrs. Mary
Collins; prisons. jails and almshouses, Mrs.
Augusta Waterman; soldiers and sailors. Mrs.
Hattie Riggs; mercy, Mrs. Eliza Heal; Sabbath
observance, Mrs. Nettie Cross; red letter days,
Mrs. Nellie Macomber; peace and arbitration,
Mrs. Ada E. Brier; systematic giving, Mrs.
Rachel A. Clifford; purity. Mrs, Laura Pease;
school savings bank, Mrs. Edna Madden;
mothers meetings and White Ribbon recruits,
Mrs. Emma Ray; medical temperance, Mrs. j.
W. Vaughn; programs. Mrs. Frost, Mrs.
Coombs, Miss Maxcy, Miss Woodbury.. Mrs.
Ethel Collins, Mrs. Eliza Heal. A social hour
followed the business meeting during which
there was music, with Mrs. Frost at the piano.
Mrs. Goldie Curtis rendered the solo, There's
Shadow on the Home. in which the mem
bers joined Later all were hidden to the din
ingroom, where supper was served by the
hostess. assisted by her daughters, Mrs Sarah
Fletcher, Miss May Collins and Mrs. Ethel
Collins. The menu included baked beans. sand
witches, pickles. macaroni and cheese, cake,
ice cream and coffee. The 23rd Psalm re-
peated, and during supper there was music on
the Victrola. The afternoon was one of the
peasantest in the history of the society.
The Republican journal., 1915-04-01
A FEW THINGS COMING TO THE
OPERA HOUSE.

When Ding Clifford started the Movies in
Belfast Opera House more than six and half
years ago. his one thought was to give his pa
irons "A Little More than They Expected, and
A Whole Lot More Than They Paid For'' He
has BY dint Of good management and thrift
been able to give them the best there was in
the Movie Game. It was also his ambition to
present at his theatre the stellar lights Of both
branches OF the silent and speaking stage, n
his screen, and it would seem that his fondest
dreams were about to be realised, for the as.
sures US that his feature bookings for the
spring season are the greatest film productions
In the country; for instance for Friday, Apr. 2
(to-morrow) Mary Pickford the $4,000 a week
star In Caprice. Monday April s, Claire Whit
ney and Stuart Holmes in "Lifes Shop Window"
oyVictoria Cross. Friday April 9. Tuliy Marshall
In paid In Full."Monday April IL. John Barley
corn by Jack London. This is the film that the
Saloon Keepers League offered the Bosworth
Co. $3.50. 600 to suppress. This story of Jack Lon
don's life should have the support of the clergy
the w. c. T. U. and all other kindred societies
and our children should be encouraged to at
tend the matinee at $50 for vital lesson can
be learned from it. Friday, April 16. VIM. Farm
ham in "The Redemption of David Co rson'
Monday! April 19. Edmund Breese in Alfred Su
tros drama "TheWals of Jericho" Friday April
%. east Lynne. Some of the others. whose
dates will be announced later, are Charles
Richman in "The Idler". Andrew Mack in "The
Ragged Earl. Ethel Barrymore in "TheNigh
ingale", Digby Bell in The Education of Mr..
Dipp, Beatriz Michelena in "Salomy Jane",
Charles A. Stephenson in James A. Hearness
ashore Acres, Lew Dockstader In DAM, Ed
mund Breese in 1.-THE Master Mind, Max Fig
man and Lolita Robertson in "The Man on the
Box 1.-THE Call of The North. "Markia"
or the Destruction of Carthage, Martin Eden
and The Sea Wolf by Jack Lond on
Dorothy Donnelley in The Thief, VIM
Farnham in Samson. and score of others.
If you were to go to the larger cities you
would gladly pay from dollar to two dollars
to see these stars and plays Do you realize that
you can sit in Old Belfast Opera ouse and see
!nese same plays for ten cents? Do you think
you can afford to stay away for that price? I'll
bet you cookie you will agree that you cannot
caprice. An echo of the hills mingled with
the voice of the city, with Mary Pickford, the
most famous Motion Picture star, comes to the
opera House for One Might andMatinee ate, 80
Friday tomorrow don't fail to see this SWEEP
play prove that love levels all. large pic
ture of Little Mary" will be given the first rs
ladies. 100000 people saw"Lifes ShopWindow"
in one day at ten Network theatres Thousands
were turned away. 1t was the biggest popular
hit of the year. A deieate but truthful visual
lzation of the novel and play that was the talk
of two continents.
story of candestine marriage that al
most resulted in disaster. comes to Belfast
Opera House Monday, April 5th. Matinee at
2-3O. Evening at Ills and 8-45.
The Republican journal., 1915-04-01
A. A. Howes & Co. had new maple syrup
this week from the Gay orchard in Montville.

A. A. Howes & Co. had new maple syrup
this week from the Gay orchard in Montvlle.
Mr.. Harold Reynolds, who has been running
a rotary saw at Holmes mill duri lg the winter
and living in the Newell house at Citypoint,
has secured a satisfactory position at Joel P.
Woods mill in Northport. MIR. and Mrs. Rey-
nolds left last Monday for their new home, to
the great regret of those to whom the fine
character of the young couple has endeared
them during their short residence at Citypoin
FIRE ON WALDO AVENUE. The firemen
were called at Ills a. m. Saturday to fire in
the David Dewitt house on Waldo avenue oc-
cupied by Hiram Hoffses and family. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoffses were on their way down town
when neighbor notified them of the fire, and
they returned to find neighbors moving out
their household goods, the greater part of
which were saved. The water pressure was
insufficient for effective work and the gaso-
line engine was used, and with the high wind
blowing the fremen did well to save the house.
The fire caught from defective chimney in
and the house Somewhat damaged. 1t was
built by Mr.. Dewitt when he was clerking for
Ben D. Field, and who, short time ago. NOV
ed to Northern Maine Junction. where is en-
ployed on the railroad. The house was COM
paratively new and was valued at about s., 800.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffses have taken rooms in the
Elijah Ritchie house on High street.
The Republican journal., 1915-04-01

Last Thursday night and early Friday morn
ing DRILLING rain was followed by clearing
weather and strong northwest wind. which
conditions continued Saturday and Sunday,
Monday opened fair but soon clouded over
and about p. m. veritable blizzard set in,
covering the ground with snow, but with a
temperature that melted it on the walks as it
fell The storm was of short duration and
early in the evening the moon and the stars
were shining and the wind had measurably
subsidized. Tuesday the temperature was about
20 above in the morning with bright sunshine
and before noon the snow had all disappeared.
FINE DECORATIONS FOR THE COLISEUM RINK.
The Coliseum has never been more handsome
ly decorated than it will be for the opening
night. Manager PIERCE is planning many lit
tie details in the decorative line which will
surprise his patrons. The rink will be decid-
eddy attractive from every standpoint. The
lighting effects will be brilliant and varied, for
special attention will be paid to this feature.
Assurances have already come from different
sources which point to large attendance the
opening night. Of course it requires pretty
large number of people to crowd building
the size of this, but Manager PIERCE is conf
dent that it will be case of the s. R. o. sign
by the time the spectacle is at it's height. The
doors will open at Ills. Skating, 7.SO to 10
o'clock. Admission. 10 cents, ladies' skates.
Is cents; gents skates, rs cents.
The Republican journal., 1915-04-01
How Paint

The first cost of good job of paint-Devoe-
is $50 leverage size, of course.) The first
cost of a second or third or fourth rate Job.
SIS to 500.
The wear is likewise. The better you paint,
of course. the longer it wears. And the more
you pay for your job the shorter it wears!
Devoe is one of dozen good paints. There
are hundreds of bad ones. As likely as not.
Devoe is TIE only good one in this town.
DEVOE
Mason & Hall sell it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18

The leading Farm Agency of
Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois,
makes only the small charge Of 5
cents per acre 10 owners OF inn
proved and unimproved farm lands
to register their Farm Property for
Sale with a reliable Agency. In the
event of this Agency making a sale,
this fee is TO fully cover all the costs
for examining Abstracts of Title,
Tax History, Drawing all necessary
legal papers. advertising, and Agents
Commission No exclusive Sale con-
tract required, purchasers buying
direct from us Registration Fee to
cover Registration for one year Our
unequaled facilities for furnishing
buyers and making quick and salts
IA ctory sales of all classes of Farm
Property registered with us, can
not be excelled. A large volume of
inquiries reach this Agency as the
result of wide and efficient advertis-
ing. owners who wish to sell APP
preciate this service, and trans
sers are made with but small cost
TO owners. No Farms submitted to
buyers unless Farms are registered.
Your opportunity is to REGISTER
NOW. Make remittance by p. O..
or EXPRESS order, and receipt and
agreement will be mailed you on re-
ceipt of same. State lowest price
and terms. with full particulars.
AMES-COMBS REALTY CO., LTD,
Suite 3-4-5 Brewer Block, Saginaw
Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18

of Pompeii. spent Saturday with MIR.
and Mrs. Basil Chaffin.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. l.. Smith OF Alma
spent a few days last week with the
Lloyd Howell and Rem Smith famil-
les.
The Thursday Club was very pleas
antly entertained at the home or
Mrs. b. n. Creaser, Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. V. M. Coiburn and children
of near Alma camev "wednesday to
visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c.
Hull.
The members of Middleton Clean
er Arbor who went to New Haven
lodge last Tuesday evening to init
ate, report a very pleasant time.
A. l.. Orser of Ashley, former edi-
tor of the Ashley World was a call
er here last Friday.
Mrs. Roy Hickman went to South
Fulton Saturday to attend the fun
eral Of her sisters baby, which was
held Sunday.
Mrs. Lewis Reynolds attended the
meeting of the Helping Hand Club,
which met with Mrs. VIM. Noldrett
of Newark, Friday afternoon.
A farewell party was given last
Tuesday evening for the w. j. John
son family, south of town. A good
crowd was present and a good time
reported. Mr.. Johnson is moving to
the Adolph Willert farm which he
recently purchased
The Social Circle Club met last
Friday afternoon with Mrs. r. p
Reynolds. An enjoyable afternoon
was spent The next meeting /
TO be held in two weeks at the home
of Mrs. Ray Hull.
w. H. Davis has purchased the
stock Of goods at the b. y. Creaser
store and has taken immediate pos
session. The new firm will be known
as the Middleton Mercantile Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18

ton is caring for her.
Mrs. Norris is having the old liv-
cry barn torn down.
The Auxiliary Club met with Mrs.
George Long Wednesday.
Will Hill was a business caller in
st. JOh last Monday.
Mr.. ai.d Mrs. Mead, of Belding,
visited at Jay Grubaugh's home last
week
Mrs. Markham has her millinery
opening Saturday, Mach goth.
Mrs. Tom Anstey and Alma Derry
of Ashley, visited at Earl Derry's
last Wednesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18
ENTERTAIN go AT MIDDLETON

About sixty Of the friends and
neighbors met at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Wagner of Middleton
last Friday evening and gave them
a very pleasant surprise. The occa.
sion being their 9th wedding ami
versary. A lap supper was served
A set of silver teaspoons and a
gravy ladle were presened to them
The company dispersed at late
hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wag-
ner many more happy anniversaries
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18

There are few cases of fistula. Yet
Michigan horse-owners know that a
liniment that can cure that Is GER
tainly good for the ordinary external
ills of horses. This Is what Roy II.
Rains of Cedar. Iowa. wrote recently.
"I am using Hanford's Balsam OF
Myrrh for fistula on a valuable horse
and II is curing same"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18

Miss Vera Crismore and Orr Val
lance were united in marriage last
Wednesday evening, at the home OF
the brides parents, Mr., and Mrs.
VIM Crismore. Only the immediate
relatives and friends witnessed the
ceremony which was performed by
Rev Biery of Perrinton The couple
were attended by Miss Pearl Val
lance and DIR. G. NJ. Denny. Con-
CALCULATIONS are extended to them
by their many friends here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-03-18
All. THE INVIGO3ATING WHITE
OF THE PINE FOREST.

How il clears the throat and head
of its mucous ailments. 1t is this
spirit Of Newness and Vigor from
the health-giving Pney Forests
brought back by Dr. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey. Antiseptic and healing.
Buy a bottle to-day. All Druggists,
25c. -.
Electric Bitters n Spring Tonic.