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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
When The Railroad Was Built

Enquiry has been made as to the time
when the P. & O. Railroad was built.
We cannot at present give the exact data
when it reached Morrisvllle, but hope to
at an early date. However, from Fair
banks History of ST. Johnsbury, just
issued, and splendid book it is, we take
the following concerning the completion
of the road, the first shovel full of dirt
having been dug at St. Johnsbury, Dec.
%, 1867
1t was seven and half years before
through connection was finally consum-
mated. The last rail was laid in the
town of Fletcher on the 18th of July
1877. A special train left here in the
moIniug CT rVing hundred people
another from Swanton coming east met
this one ia the field where the rails were
to he connected Col. A. B. Jewett,
Supt, handed IL silver spike to vernon
Fairbanks, President of the road, request
ing him to drive it home as the last act
in uniting the rails between Connecticut
River and the Lake This done, there
were cheers and tiger; addresses were
made by Judge Poland and Hon. John B.
Brown of Portland, who said that that
city had put three millions of dollars into
this enterprise, which, when first pro-
posed to them by Governor Fairbanks
ten years before they had regarded as an
impossibility.
"The scene at the joining of the rails
was one of deep interest. Hundreds of
men and women had come from the
towns about to witness the ceremony
that was to give them a Railroad. The
place was significant; away from city or
village; away from all habitation; in
in broad valley skirted by luxuriant
wood; fit place Tor the last browning
act of such an enterprise. And when the
shouts went and the last sounds of the
doxology had died away in that secluded
place, there were many thankful hearts
and some moist eyes to testify the genu-
ineness and depth of feeling which per.
vaded that assembly,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Notice-About Free Advertising

This paper has in the past, as is well
known, given literally of its space for
the promotion of every local and county
enterprise of public character and will
! continue to do so in the future, as the in.
terest OF the paper is identical with
those of the town and county.
| There is, however. phase of the free
publicity question which every newspa-
per has to deal, one which in common
with other papers, the News AND CrrI-
ZEN is obliged to meet squarely. This
the columns of legitimate advertising
which this paper is asked to print free in
every issue, in the shape of reading no.
tices concerning enterprises and enter
tainments for the benefit of this or
that society, or cause, to which tie
owner of newspaper is no more oblga-
ted than any other business man. ami
to which he is asked to contribute tie
equivalent of a sum that would make
any business man "sit up and take no.
tice", if he were asked to give like
amount in cold cash or his stock in
trade. Circulation and advertising space
are the two things a newspaper has to
sell, and every line of space new spaper
has outside its reading columns repre-
sents real money.
Therefore, reasoning along these lines,
we will in the future charge a reasonable
sum tor all notices of this character We
will endeavor to give our readers all the
news concerning local entertainments,
etc, but shall reserve the right to ask
payment for those notices of entertain
metts which have money interest in
view This has particular reference to
press comments.
We do not wish to be considered mar
row in this direction, but it really does
take cash to pay for office help and
printing material and so we trust our
readers will look at this matter in the
right light and help the printer and bis
associates earn an honest living
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Read the Town Reports

The towns go to considerable expense
in preparing and printing annual LOWE
reports and copy should so into the
hands of every taxpayer. When it
reaches the taxpayer, it should not be
placed upon the kitchen shelf beside an
old-time almanac. but it should be read
and studied carefully.
Not infrequently a town officer is criti-
cised for what may appear to be at first
large expense, but a close study and
comparison of accounts with previous
years will almost invariably show that
the accused official has made wise and
judicious expenditures concerning affairs
within his jurisdiction.
| True, there may be an increase in his
| department, but an investigation may
show that it has been necessary. Town
officials strive, as a rule, to make good
records and they should not be criticised.
1t is habit some people have OF always
finding fault and to find fault with a
town officer is their hobby. AS a rule,
they are made up of that class who if
they were an official would not do any
where near as we'll as the ones criticised.
So study the report, be fair in your
criticisms. and if you really have reason
for fault, make a note of it and go to
town meeting prepared to question the
official openly and manly, not throw out
inendoes ana slurs against one who has
tried to do his duty Be fair.
Again, study the report so that you
may act intelIigently upon the matters
under consideration. Too many vote
this way or that way because their neigh
Dor does so and to be ont he popular side.
Vote intelligently upon all matters. You
pay taxes that are used for the town
and you should use all your power to
keep the tax rate where it ought to be.
And finally, vote for the best man for
Office. Do not aid in giving any man
an office because he is "a good fel |
low" or needs it for a livlihood. A man
who cannot make living out OF his pri-
vate business is not fit to hold a town
office. He will get the best of the town
sooner or later. Go to town meeting
as to what is for the best in
terest of the town, vote intelligently and
you will see better results than if you let
matters go as few may want them to.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Mason Stone Resigns

Mason 5. Stone, for eighteen years Su-
perintendent of Education. has resigned
that position, to take effect August 1st.
There is no man, perhaps, in the State
who is better known than Mr.. Stone.
He has had the management of our edu-
cational affairs all these years and has
acquaintance with every section of the
State. That he has done much for the
Improvement of education in the conl-
monwealth cannot be denied; yet his dras-
tic changes, and efforts to change, have
made for him enemies. A change of Su-
perintendents may therefore be good
move, yet it must be admitted that M r.
Stone has accomplished much good.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Going To Church

Most of us look upon religion as a re-
spectacle side issue and seldom give it's
significance serious consideration. We
enter church more in the spirit of an.
tagonism and of criticism than with a
feeling of humility. We are apt to lose
sight of the great cause in our selfish
analysis of the human imperfections of
the minister, the choir. the ushers and
ourselves. This is not the spirit of wor-
ship that wins, Let us 60 to church for
the main purpose of helping one an
other, and with this as our chief end we
will forget, forgive and be resolved to be
come better citizens
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
NORTH HYDE PARK

James Parkhurst was in Burlington
Monday to see his mother at the Mary
Fletcher Hospital
Mr.. and Mis-. w. G. Wescome of Ed
munds, N. D., are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Wescome.
The many friends of Joseph Foss are
glad to hear that he is gaining nicely
from bis severe illness of bronchial pneu-
mona.
Elder Leary was called to Beebe Plains
Tuesday to attend funeral He re-
turned Wednesday accompanied by Mr..
Tabor.
Mrs. Charles Stone of Fairhaven. and
Mrs. Matilda Smalley of Woodsville,
Mass, were called here last week by the
illness of their brother, Joseph Foss.
Mrs G. III. Souther who underwent a
very serious operation at the Mary
Fletcher Hospital last week is reported
as comfortable and gaining as rapidly as
possible. Mr.. Souther visited her Mon
| day and Tuesday.
Several of the friends of P. A. Parrin
! called upbn him here last Tuesday night
to remind him Of his Goth birthday anui-
versary. Choice refreshments were
served and general good time reported
by those present
Miss Grace Heath and Jude A. Spear
of Fair field were married at St. Adams,
Feb. 8 by the Rev. s. w. Anthony. Mrs.
Spear has always lived here and has
many friends who wish the young couple
much happiness in their future life.
Ghon Valley Grange will meet Satur-
day evening, Feb. 20 The first and sec
ond degrees will be worked on big
class by The ladies degree team and
short program was given as follows:-
Song, choir; recitation, Ernest Jones;
question-WouA beans be profitable
crop in Vermont; song, Alden Hurlbu.;
farce; Washington's Birthday song, Glen
ma Adams aud Flossie Jones; song,
choir.
A series of revival meetings are being
held at the Adventist church, conducted
by Elder Tabor of Nor, isville and Elder
Leary of Beebe Plains, assisted by Miss
Grace Prior of Morrisvile. The meet
ings, which began last Thursday, will
continue through the week, every even
ing but Saturday, and over Sunday. The
attendance has been very good and much
Interest is being manifested. 1t is hoped
til IT II great deal Of good will be accom-
pushed. All invited.
Several OF the young friends of Miss
Addie Stone gathered at her home last
Saturday evening aud succeeded in Civ
ing her a real genuine surprise party"
in honor of her eighteenth birthday ami
versary. Games and music helped to
pass away the evening and a merry time
was enjoyed by all. Dainty Refreshments
were served. A nice sum of money was
left Miss Stone by her guests with which
she was requested to purchase gift as a
memento of the occasion. She also re-
ceived several books and haudkerchiefs.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Garfield

Berton Eastman is at work for Ernest
Butterfield.
Mrs. Mary Sherwood is still at Morris.
vile with Mrs. EdmuDds.
Mrs. Elroy Horner, who has been i'll OF
bronchitis, is now on the gain.
Mrs. Ella Camp has been at work for
Mrs. Florilla Spaulding at B. J. Taylor's
for several weeks past.
Lyman Woodwork of Richford spent
a few days recently at the home of Mrs.
c. NJ. Davis and family.
Mrs. George Harris aud children visited
at the home OF Mr.. Harris mother, Mis-.
VIM Demerritt at Morrisville the first of
the week.
Mrs. Alma Campbell, who has been
spending a few weeks with her niece,
Mrs. II. A. Davis, is visiting at c. A.
HOlbrOOks.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Eden Mills

Miss Gertrude Bennett has gone to
Boston.
Mrs. Will Collins of Lowell visited
Mrs. Sam Emery, recently.
Uncle Balm Earl is very poorly and is
going TO live with his son, Riley Earl.
About % couples attended the dance
at Mt. Norris Hotel Friday evening.
There will be social at the church
vestry Saturday evening. All invited.
Miss Ruby Ellsworth has returned
frOm-St Johnsbury, where she has been
teaching the past fall and winter.
Mrs. E. Il. Stone has gone to Provi-
dence, r. l., to spend the remainder of
the winter with her niece, Mrs. Belle
Adams.
Miss Arlie Wescom is at home from
her work at NJ. l.. TillOtson's in Lowell
on account of illness. Her place is being
taken by Mrs. Herbert Lucas.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17

What is more needed that anything else
in this country is an adequate tariff
which will properly protect American in
dustry and at the same time provide
enough revenue for the government SO
that 1t will be unnecessary to burden the
nation with war" taxes in peace and
even then face deficit. Add to this a
little economy, and perhaps it would be
possible to make ends meet. The return
of a protective tariff is a possibility, but
the practice of economy by statesmen
but isn't that a proposition too old
fashioned and dictionary for serious con-
SideratiOn2
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17

In personal letter to the editor, Con.
gresham Greene writes as follows con.
corning our reference in last weeks paper
to the late c. B. Greene:-
81 was very much interested in your
editorial in the News and Citizt n of
February 10, Water Power in Vermont.
Claiming B. Greene was distant cousin
of mine, and made his way along by his
unaided efforts to become a very SUBJ
stantial man in his field. have often
thought that if Chan. could have had
some of the opportunities that other
boys enjoyed, he would have been a man
of considerable note in the industrial
line he followed, and as it was, Ihe made the
verv best of his opportunities, and his
untimely death was to be regretted"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Wise Counsel Needed

President Wilson'S position is critical
and increases in intensity as information.
al complications arise. If he will lend his
ear to the skilled statesmen in the Re.
publican party-and drop his ambition
to make every move a Democratic meas.
ure-he may receive that wise counsel his
administration SO seriously needs at this
time. President Wilson should rise above
everything to place as national execu-
tive and not party head, and he should
advise with the best men and the most
conservative thinkers and the experienced
men of affairs regardless of their political
identity. He needs the best and sincerest
and most intellectual assistance and he
cannot steer this great American ship
without it.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Riverside

Riverside
James Roddy was at David Montieth's
Saturday.
MIR. Montieth had the misfortune to
lose fine cow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Crowell and son
were at David Monteth's Tuesday.
Vernon Quimby has finished work on
the mountain and returned home.
Mrs. Smalley from Woodsville, Mass,
was a caller at Frank Hooper'.s and Law
son Sweets Sunday.
Eddie Jones has bought the Martin
place near the Wiswell school house ana
has taken possession.
Mr., and Mrs. Everett Calkins and son
from Cadys Falls were visitors at Mr..
Broadwell's Sunday.
Mrs. Grace Elliott and son and Miss
Abbie Butler from the Street we're Wis
itors at Charles Lucas Sunday.
Dennis Finnegan, Miss Mary Finnegan
and Mrs. John Finnegan from the River
were at James Roddy's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. Lilley and children
from the Street and MIR. and Mrs. Rossie
Currier from johnson visited at Fred
Crowell's recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Broadwell and
children from HaIdwick ale spending
several days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilbert Broadwell, at the Pleasant
View farm.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
END OF MILITARlsM.

When the mass murders of
the INSANE soldiery are done
there will be day of reckoning
for kings civilization is in ira
vail. a new child is about to en-
ter the hunan family 1t will
be more enlightened than it's
elder brothers and will advance
the cause of all mankind. Its
mother, Europea2 monarchy.
may pay for its advent with her
own life, or she may drag along
for time in invaIidism, but her
end is not far distant
The people as a whole hate
war. Their being forced into it
will drive out of the minds all
veStige of devotion to monarch.
The time is not remote when
militarism will end and wars
cease The masses are already
of mind to strip autocrats of
their power to send armies to
death and countries to ruin
Danish Democrat.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Belvidere Corners
Listen for the wedding bells.

Listen for the wedding bells.
Clyde Carr was in Waterville over Sun
day on business.
o. M. Holbrook was 10 Hyde Park on
business last week.
Miss Augusta Brown is visiting her
brother, James Brown, in Cambridge.
Miss Esther Campbell is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Perley Whiting, in johnson.
Alice Brown, who has been employed
by Mrs. w. d. Chandler, has returned
home.
A. P. Brown has returned home from
Cambridge, where he was called by the
illness of his brother.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
CraftSbury

Mrs. Pecue, who was considered criti-
cally ill last week, is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Hatch were
called to Winooski Thursday by the death
of their daughter, Mrs. Floss Bliss of
Hardwick. at the Fanny Allen hospital
Friday morning. The remains were
brought Saturday to the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Hatch, of this
village, where the funeral was held Sun
day, the Rev. Mr.. French officiating. She
leaves besides her husband, Oscar Bliss.
one daughter, her father and mother, one
brother, Morgan Hatch of Waterbury.
Among those from out of town to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Floss Bliss we're:
Oscar B iss and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sherman Simonds. Mr.. and Mrs. Foster
Dunn, Mrs. NJ. L. Shannon and friend of
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Hatch
Of Waterbury, Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Hatch
Of Cabot, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Chapman
Of johnson.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
every play.

Alabama, which already has a drastic
anti-liquor law, has now passed bill
which forbids newspapers of the State
from printing liquor advertisements
Alabama folks not only cannot drink
alcoholic wet goods, but they are not
permitted to read about them. Swat
ting Demon Rum appears to have become
a kind of universal pastime.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17

The Legislature is getting in some very
good work; but it will have to make
rapid strides if it finishes up all that is
now before it and gets home for good be-
fore the usual long session is reached.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17

Democratic team work at Washington
was pretty good up to the time OF the
launching of the ship purchase bill. The
trouble now appears to be that Congress
every play.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
McKinistry Hill

Clarence Clapper is saving wood for
B. +. Bowen.
John Atwell of Morrisville was the
guest of o. N. Jones' people the first of
the week.
Several attended a party at B. g..
Robbins in Morrstown last Saturday
evening. All had delightful time.
Miss Myrtle Bowen, who has bet n
working for Mrs. BeaIdsley at No. Hyde
Park, is at the home of her parents for
the present.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
SERVlA'S BATTLE HYMN.

Rise, o Servians. swift arise!
Lift your banners to the skies.
For your country needs her chill
dren
Fight to make her free.
Rise. o rise. and crush our enc
my,
Rise and fight for liberty.
Free the Save and Drina flow,
Let us, too, unfetter'd go
Ger the wild Moravian noun
tainS
Swift shall flow sweet freedoms
fountains,
Down shall sink the foe.
Rise, o rise, and crush our enc
my,
Rise and fight for liberty.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17

Many of us never stop to consider that
half of what we are listening to may be
falsehoods.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Eden

Carpenters are fitting up quarters at
Maxfield's store for the POstOffice, which
will be moved there in a few days.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17

What is meant by a blind pool in
stock dealincs7
1t is when several individuals, firms
or corporations place their interests in
a particular investment or transaction
in the hands and control of one of the
number to manage for the rest of
stated period. according to the terms
of the original agreement.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17

Your suspicious man needs watching.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17

Can you tell me how old was the old
est pear tree of which there is reliable
record?
The best record available is vouched
for by the Holland society-"more than
200 years" of bearing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-03

Turkish turoan, becoming modifi.
cation. you will observe, and that
is entirely in harmony with the
Turkish effect Of the robe of its
wearer.
A fanciful variation OF the fatigue
or SLOUGH hat worn by soldiers of
both the Eastern and Western Con.
tfnent when Off duty Is that shown
in the lower left illustration. The
brim Is bent and the edge Of the hat
adorned by fringe OF feathers, yet
the resemblance persists. This hat
is more especially becoming to the
woman OF regular features and a
mass Of natural hair, which she can
easily adapt to its outlines.
The familiar outline of the British
Tommy Atkins cap worn character.
istically on the side appears in the
little velvet hat, with the twin tufts
OF feathers in front. This is a smart
utility hat, and can be made in black,
green or one of the darker plum and
grape shades that are making a
strong bid for popularity this season.
Whatever else they may be, the
hats Of this season are not common.
place. They are striking by reason
OF their small size. or they are con.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-03

spicuous because OF the size or char.
acter Of the trimming. In color they
follow the hints given by nature.
This Is the season when the grapes
are purple on the vines, and purple
In one Of the grape shades is of
enormous vogue. The predominant
shade wherever smart women are
assembled Is the color Of the split
grape. especially the shade In which
red predominates. Burgundy, into
which bit of indigo seems acct.
dentally to have fallen, makes strong
appeal.
There IS. whatever its detractors
choose to say. psychology in fashion.
Women dress according to the theme
that is dominant in their minds. Did
the women Of Europe obey the
promptings Of their hearts they
would all be wearing black In token
or their sorrow at the sacrifice of
lives in war. French women have.
to great extent. obeyed this PROMPT
ing. One sees little OF color even
ON the Bots or in the Rue de la Paix.
But In England the women have
elected to prove their patriotism In
a inherent way. They have decided
that the sight OF black will depress
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-03
BY Lady Duff Gordon
(iuciie")


HE military note continues to
be sounded in tbs Autumn
fashions. Particularly In the
hats and fur mufflers is this
noticeable fact. The hats for the
earlier part of the season are, for
the most part, small, though occa.
sionally one sees large one. Even
this occasional visitor from cbapeau.
land IS not extremely large. The
small nat may be said to be king, and
the moderate sized one queen, of
hats for the beginning OF the season
OF 1866.
Does not my model, shown in the
upper left.hand corner of this page,
suggest to you plumed warrior of
the Italian army-one of the doughty
soldiers Of courageous soul and
bearing jauntily the heavy name
Bersaglieri? There Is the same
sauoy tilt of the hat, the same
wealth OF cog feathers. This model
Is modified sailor, the brim slight.
iy curved on the right. 1t is made in
grape.colored velvet and the cog
feathers shade from purple TO a
brilliant green.
CurIously the neighoor Of the
Bersaglieri, that neighbor on the
right, has resemblance to the head
covering Of the aviators of France.
Likewise to the steel skull caps worn
by the French soldiers to protect
them from shells. This helmet
shaped hat have made In green
velvet Its side Is decorated by a
bird OF variegated plumage.
Below we sec modification of the