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XT'' - -r 7 . i THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1900. 9 HINSDALE, N. H, TOWN HALL BURNED. Total Loss or About $40,000 from Flro Suturtlny Night. Fire Slartnl from n Knriince nml After It Was Once Huppoieil to lie Out ISprenil With Jrnl Itnithllly Help Summoned fioiu Ilrattlelinroanil Win chester. Hinsdale was visited by tho most disastrous fire it has experienced for years, on Saturday evening, when its town hall was entirely destroyed. Fire was discovered at about 0:-l5 o'clock in tho upper story of the building, several persons seeing it at about tho same time, though perhaps the first was John Smith, Tho alarm was immediately sounded and the fire department was prompt in responding. The lire caught from a now furnace recent ly placed in the basement, the janitor hav iug left it nt5:15 o'clock, with only n mod orate fire, with nil tho bent turned into the room containing the public librnry, ai that was tho only room requiring heat on that evening. Upon entering tho hall all the firn thnt could be seen was near tho regis ter at the right of tho entrance to tho main hall. Several fire oxtinguishers were used, and it was thought for a brief time that tho fire was nil extinguished,and tho hose which bad been cirried up stairs was taken out, and tho pumps stopped, believing all dan ger was over. However, the fire had been working in tho partitions, and soon broko out in the stairway loading to the belfry, up which the flames leaped with tho rapid ity of lightning and swept over the build ing until in a few minutes t'le whole top of the building was in a blaze. The local firemen worked hard to master the fire and save the property, but when it was found that their facilities were unequal to the task help was summoned by tele phono from Brattleboro and Winchester. Very soou after tho fire broke out the pump at Haile & Frost's mill broke down, thus greatly weakening tho local facilities, as only tho paper mill pumps could be work ed after this. When it wns seen that the town hall must go the efforts of the firemen were di- .n .ltnunt.iticr nf nillninini nr nenr-liv I L'tlVU vvtw a" J O J I buildings, and they are deserving of great credit for confining the firo to tho building in which it started. fortunately mere was no wind, for had there been it would havo been impossible to have prevented a much greater disaster. The Brattleboro steamer arrived 40 min utes after getting the word, and the Win chester steamer nbout five minutes later, they being delayed by the breaking of the pole while on the woy. The Brattleboro steamer was located at tho river just be low the Depot street bridge, and the Win chester steamer in tho rear of Dr. Fay's residence. A hand engine from Ashuelot was on hand at about the same time and placed near the Winchester steamer, while tho local machine was doing duty near the Brattleboro steamer. All did excellent service, but before out side help could arrive the town hall was in ruins, and all that could be done was to protect surrounding property. The town clock, a gift to the town from Geo. Fisk of Springfield, Mass., stopped 33 minutes after the alarm was sounded, although the fire from almost the first was raging below and around it. The bell was given by Wm. H. Haile. Both were found in about the centre of the building in clearing up. The rooms on the first floor, west side, were occupied by the Hinsdale savings bank, the office of tho A-mericau Express company, the public library and the read ing room, while the whole of the east side was occupied by G, S. nowe, general merchandise. This stock of goods was en tirely destroyed. The books in the library were nearly" all saved, although consider ably damaged. The furniture in the ox press office and reading room was also saved. Tho basement was occupied by E. Bergeron's shoe repairing shop, the fur naces nnd storerooms. The post-ofiice block owned by G, C. Fisk, which stands west of the hall, was badly damaged by falling bricks. One ot the heavy doors was broken in, a portion of the piazza torn away, places charred by the heat, etc. The old Adams house in the rear of the hall, also owned by Mr. Fisk, had the roof stove in by falling walls, go ing into the chambers and practically ruin ing the side of the house next the hall. The Whitaker building which stands on the east side of Depot street, had two large boles broken in the roof, the piazza demol ished, and that side of the building ruined. Hotel Ashuelot, on the opposite side of Main street, became very hot, aud many men were kept busy putting water on it to prevent it from catching fire. It seemed for a time that some or all of these build ingB must go, but by united effort the flames were controlled. It seems wonderful that iu the falling of the tower, walls and chimneys no one was seriously hurt. Several were bruised from falling brick, and Harry Smith's face was somewhat burned in the early stages of the fire, when upon opening the door leading into the gallery the flames burst out upon him. All of the fixtures in the post-office wero removed, and a part of the goods in the Goodnow company clothing store, which is in the same building. Some of the tenauts in the adjoining houses moved their furni ture and others made ready for a hasty removal, if necessary. Very soon after Fronk Boucher, who was sick in bed in the Whitaker building, was removed to a neighbor's, the Side of the house where the bod stood was broken in by the fall of a chimney. Mrs. E. C. Robertson was also ill in bed, and was re moved to a neighbor's. One woman, whose husband is a member of the firo de partment, fainted on the street when the tower fell, which fortunately fell into the building and not toward the street The hall was built in 1878 by Mayo of Springfield, Mass., and with the furnish inga cost about ?U,UU0. The insurance on the building is S10.UUU. The building was brick and granite, and when built was con aidered one of the best town buildings in the state. The books in the library were insured for $3500. G. S. Howe estimates his loss at $5000 with an insurance of $1500. The Goodnow company's insur ance is adjusted, but the loss was slight, The damage on the Adams house has been estimated anil sum fixed upon at about 4400. All insurance on the property des' troyed has not been adjusted at the time of this writing. Many men and several teams were busy all day Sunday cleaning up, and as far as Eossible putting to rights, and much has een done during the week. The town li brary books were taken to the Wordeu company's store, and Sunday were put in an empty tenement in the rear of Todd's block. The library and reading room will be located in what was formerly the Rec ord office in the Fisk block. G. A. Hol land, agent for the express company, has found quarters in the rooms occupied by O, Barnes as a printing office in Stehbins block. The town Bate and the bank safe are .found to be in very good condition. Mr, Howo'n safe could not lio opened when taken out of tlio ruinn. It would seem that the need of a first clasi steamer was thoroughly demonstrated on Saturday evening, when tho low water made it impossible for tho present system to throw water high enough to be of any avail, and it is hoped that the need will bo so opparont that steps will immediately be taken for securing one. Itrnihs In Town III 18110. Tho following is a list of tho deaths which occurred In Hinsdale during the year,' showing date and age: Jan. 10 John 0 Snow, 59 rears, 7 mos. Jan. 18 Charles 1). Lynch, 8 month. Keli. 1 Jnnetto A. Thayer, 70 years, 6 mos. Feb. 8 Hubert O. Stewart. 1 month. Feb. 28 Mary K. Hoy, S mos. March a John Iahy, 70. March 7-Le-ter C. Strgent, 1 year, 2 mo. Mitch 10 Joseph N Tosaler. 2 days. April A Waller 1) lllanchanl, SI years, 4 mos. April a Clayton It. McDonald, 3 months. April 1 1 llrldget DiiKKan, 10 year, 7 mos. April 17 Nt'Nnn It- Ean, SI. April 10-Mrn. Orslvlll EIIK 80 years, 3 mos. May 1 Kmorv (1. Fuller, 70 years, 10 mos. July 5 Kitn Morse Akeley, 47 years. 5 mos. July H-Wallnce I). Pratt, M years, 0 mos. July ID-Wilbur Welch. '."J years, 8 mos. Am? lu II. rtha II Shellfo , 2 mos. Aiiu. HO Mary Ann Thoma, 70 years, 0 mos. Sept. 11-Kortnant N. Martlnem, 1 day. Sept. 15-llenJ,imln F. Smith, OS. Oct. 2 Arad tllluert. 71 vears. 11 mos. Oct 15 -Minerva Stuenson, 7s years, 0 mos. Oct. 30 John M Shaw, ..9. Nov ti Henry L. Welch. 18 vears, 11 mos. Nov. 15-Thomas V. Snblii. 65 year, 11 mos. Nov. 2.1 Fnrtvt V ltoe. 4 ino. Nov. ac John JelToriU. 84 years. 8 mos. Dee ' Walter M. William., 6 mos. l)ec. 4 Leu i M. Uiliain, 21 year-, 11 mos. Dec 1 1 Kllza K. Moore, 55 years, 0 mos. Dec. 24 Harriet K. Akeley, 74 years, 1 mos. Tho books of tho town clerk show that 7 bodies were brought hero from out of town for burial. There were 20 marriages in town during the year, and tho number of births, 31. Mrs. Lucinda Wright has been ill several days. Mrs. Joseph N. Howe is suffering from a bronchial trouble. Twenty-one years ago last Sunday the town hall was dedicated. Mrs. John Griffin is suffering from ma laria and kindred troubles. Ernest Thayer has loft tho High school nnd gone to work in tho mill. S. O. Davenport was kept indoor most of last week with crick in the back. Mies Anna Dritton of Millers Falls has , ...... j. , been visiting in town n fow days, John Monney of Putney, Vt., has been calling on friends in town this week. Miss Margie White visited her sister, Mrs, Cot (5, in Greenfield, over Sunday. The Chautauqua meets next Monday with Jackson Leonard on Main street. Miss Violet Robertson entertained Miss Frances Babbitt of Bellows Falls recently. Mis Maggie Mack is ill with dyspepsia at tho homo of her parents iu South Vernon. Rev. Father Delany of Manchester said mass nt St. Joseph's Catholic church last Sunday. Harry Smith was best man at tho wed ding of a friend in Greenfield Wednesday afternoon. I. K Bascom has recently had a hot air furnace placed in his farm house on tho Korthfield road. Mrs. A. L. Ideof West Swnnzey was tho guest of her mother, Mrs. Ann 1. nomas, Sunday and Monday. Harry Dole of Keeno has been enjoying life at the home of his grandfather, S. O. Davenport, for a few days. John C. McCaughern left for California last Thursday, where he will enter the Leland Stanford university. There were six accessions to the Con gregational church Sunday, five on confes sion of faith and one by letter. The Installation of the officers of the Companions of the Forest, took place at Grand Army hall on Tuesday evening. J. H. Wetherboe has been in Concord this week, attending the meeting of the New Hampshire Undertakers' association. It will be a long time before wo shall cease to look for tho town clock to see the tlmo of day. What could we miss more? Miss Jennie L. Putney wont to Fitch- burg, Mass., Wednesday, where she will remain with her sister through the winter. M. S. Leach has the engine and machin ery set up In his new carriage shop, and Intends to get everything m operation tins week. The Hinsdale Savings bank is now lo cated in Stehbins block, that and tho I American Express office being in the same room. Dorsoy Conway is homo from the Mc Lean hospital for the insane at Somerville, Mass., where he has been employed for some time. Fred Latham, who has been night watch man at Amnion s woolen null for the past nine years, has gone to weaving at Huile 6i r rost s mill. Miss Hannah Barrett has returned to Boston, and will go from there to Palm Beach, Fla., as nurse and companion for an invalid lady. The officers of the local order of Red Men were Installed Tuesday evening by D. D. Grand Sachem, W. J. Wheelock of Keene, and staff. The officers elect of Queen Esther Re bekah lodge were installed on Wednesday evening by District Deputy Mrs. Mary Holman, and staff. The corners of the town hall which were left standing have been partially torn down, to avoid possible danger to pedestrians from falling brick. Only one week after the ferry boat was taken out of the Connecticut river teams were crossing on the ice, and it is said the crossing was never better. Mrs. Mary Tyler and son, Albert Tyler, of Athcl came up to attend the funeral of Olcutt B. Tyler last week, and remained a few days visiting relatives. The dancing school, which was taught in the town hall by Mr. Turner of Orange, is attended by about SO couples. The term will be finished at Grand Army hall. Tho week of prayer is being observed by holding union meetings every ovening, alternately at each church. A fair at tendance, and considerable interest is no ticeable. Samuel O'Neil, who has been employed at the lower mills, has left there and taken a job at the Ashuelot mill, recently bought by the Dickenson Brothers, and which is being put into condition for operation. Wantastiquet grange conferred the first two degrees upon four candidates at a. spec ial meeting called for the purpose Monday evening. The installation of officers will take place Wednesday evening, Jan. 17. Wm, B, Adams, Geo. V., and Anson Hooker, James Thomas and G. M. Wright disposed of their tobacco last week, the sev eral lots amounting to about 15 tons. Re port says the prices paid were 14 and 10 cents per pound. Mr. and Mrs. Young, evangelists, will begin a series of meetings at the Congrega tional church next Sunday, and meetings will be held every evening through the week and probably longer. A cordial invitation is extended to all. The woolen mill of O. J, Amidon & Son was shut down Saturday night on account of low water. The industries in town which are PALE WOMEN A Bloodless Face In dicates Trouble. Watery Blood a Menace to Health. WE KNOW HOW PALE PEOPLE CAN GET RICH RED BLOOD. COME AND LET US TELL YOU ABOUT VINOL. When blood is watery nnd thin, or, ns doctors would sny, hicks red blood corpuscles, it in ;i sign thnt much is rad ically wrong. Wc would ndvlso everyone who has such symptoms to start at once to take u proper remedy to overcome this trouble. That remedy is Vinol, the prerttcst nnd most modern tonic nnd rebuilder. Vinol owes its virtue to the fact thnt it contains iu a highly concentrated state the active curative principles ex tracted from cods livers, the same ele ments thnt have mnde cod-liver oil famous for wasting disomies. These medicinnl elements nro dis solved in a delicious tnblc wine bo that "Vinol is most palntnble. None of the vile-smelling obnoxious grease thnt characterizes cod-liver oil and frequently mnkes it tin impossible remedy for those who should talce it, is found in Vinol. Wo could relate many instances whero Vinol has done L'ood nnd re stored the roses of health to the pnlo cheeks of the sufferer. The following is n, fair sample of the way people write in regard to Vinol : "For several mouths I MifTcrcd lass! tudo and tired all tlio tunc. Also u sinking feeling in my stomach, which nothing would relieve, nnd I was pnle nnd weak. As nn experiment I tried Vinol and if I wroto pages I could not tell till it lias ilono for me.' Juts. A, K. La 1'r.t'scii, Araesbury, Mass. Because we know Vinol so well, and because we know so surely what it will do, and how It will accomplish the good It does in a scientific way, we unreservedly en dorse and recommend it, and in every Instance guarantee to refund to any one what they pay us for Vinol if they do not find it entirely satisfactory. GEO. E. GREENE, 63 Main Street. dependent on water for power have not been able to run nearly all the time for sev eral days, the water being very low iu the Ashuelot river. Howard and Miss Mary Hall of Shel burno Falls, Mass., wero last week gueits at tho home of their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. M. S Leach. Mr. Hall went from here to resume his studies at Dart mouth college and Miss Hall returned to her home Satunray. The ladies' benevolent society connocted with tho HaptUt church held their annual meeting with Mrs. W. B. Thayer last Thursday, and elected Mrs W. H. Woodall president; Mrs. W. B. Thayer, vice pres ident; Mrs. Burton Spencer, secretary and treasurer ; Mrs. Aaron Jewell, Miss Lizzie Sargeut and Miss Sarah Smith, executive committee. Tho newly elected officers of the local order of Pilgrim Fathers were installed on Friday evening of last week by deputy su preme governor, Mrs. Eva.) Temple, assist ed by the deputy supreme sergeant-at-arms, .Mrs. Addle h, l)ix. 1 lie ladies have per fected themselves in this lino of work, and it was exceptionally well done. The re freshments served were somewhat of a new departure" and consisted nf fried pies, cheese and cotlee, a change that was greatly enjoyed. The annual Baptist church meetiug was held on Wednesday evening of last week. Rev. W. H. Woodall was chosen pastor for another year. Nelson Estev and Aaron Jewell were chosen deacons, Mrs. W. B. Thayer clerk, Miss Bertha J. Sargent treasurer, A. Jewell, delson fcstey and Bur ton Spencer trustees. The Sunday school has been re-organized with Aaron Jewell superintendent, and Miss Lizzie S. Sar- J. H. EAMES & SON There never was a time when so many cof fees were put on the market as last year. Some were Rood and some were not so good. We have had a large variety of them and now we have made up our mind not to carry so many brands, therefore we will sell at a very low price to clOBe out. We have the EMPIEE brand in 1 pound tins and have sold lots of it at 28 cents, but will olose it out as long as it lasts at 23 cents a pound or 5 pounds for $1. Quality is all right. A few dozen of "Diamond D" In ono quart glass milk cans high grade coffee makes a good cup If you want a good, strong, pleas ant drink. We have always sold this at 38 cents a can will sell what we have at S8 cents four cans for $1, All grades of coffee are higher, bo don't miss this chance to get a high grade coffee at a low price. J. H, EAMES & SON South Vernon, Vt. gent assistant superintendent. Miss Nellie Orny secretary and treasurer, nnd Ular onco Jewell librarian. Tho W. L. Goodnow company aro run nlng a salo as a result of tho recent Ore. None of tholr goods were damaged by fire, smoko or water, but were sotuowhat mussed by removal. Tho Insurance has been adjusted, and their customers will reap tho benefit In reduced prices. Tho sale of boots and shoos will bo conducted In tho east corner of tho Flak block, aud that of tho clothing at their old quarters In the post-ofilco building. Several oxtra salesmen from Kccno arc assisting through tho sale. Miss Nonio l'urcell entertained a party of l'J young friends nt her home one evening last week. Tho young misses enjoyed themselves with gamos until summoned to the dining room whore n fine spread had been prepared consisting of ice cream, cake, nuts, candy and cocoa. After the repast all wero invited to dig in the Klon dike and their efforts were rewarded by in otty gifts for each one. The arrange ments were undo bv other members of tho family, but were none the less enjoyablo that all was a complete surprise to Miss INonle. WEST CI1EBTEHFIELD. N.H. The ladles are preparing to hold their annual festival on or about Feb. 14. C. W. Chamberlain la drawing logs for George Auihlon Into tho lower mill heio. Rev. C. F. Mclntlro of Marlboto ex changed pulpits with Rev. Roulllard last SuiiiUy. Geo. Atnitlou has loascd tho mill of his brother Charles and has again begun fill ing the yard with logs ready for spring sawing. The next regular mooting of Spafford orange will be held on Saturday evening, Jan. 13, at which time the officers-elect for the year 1000 will be installed. A. M. Brown began Monday to draw logs from the Illy pond lot to Georco Ami don's mill. Larkln Karr also has several thousand feet to draw into the same mill. Some eight or ten families havo lost their water supply wiililn the past ten days on account ol the cold weather. 1 here Is a general scarcity of water and small amount of snow on the ground at tho time. Mrs. Kltnlra Smith, who Is in her SfM year, is gaining slowly from the paralytic stroke which she sustained some two months ago. She can now speak a few words at a time aud can use one baud slightly. WHITINQHAM. A man owning a team can II ml plenty of work for It nowadays. Arthur Wheeler went to North Adams Saturday, returning Monday. Charlie Evans spent Tuesday night with his classmate, Robert Chase. tVdn Carpenter is attending the Bliss business college at North Adams. Mrs. Marlon Howard went to Frank D.v vis's Monday, Mrs. Davis being sick. Judy Bobbins remains about the same, Her brother returned to Cambridge, N Y., last week. Frank Hull Is III again and be will prob ably go to the hospital at North Adams as soon as he Is able to be moved. There was flue sleighing the first of the week on the main roads, but growing thin n some places on the Keailsboro road. Edwin Wheeler Is having his pulp wood drawn to Davis Bridge and rolled Into the river ready to float to Headsboro In the spring. Mrs. Cutler has been very 111 for tbo past ten days and Is no better now. Jen' nie Flemiiiing of Bernanlston is taking caro of her. David Rceil has finished drawing four foot wood to tho depot and will now draw H. A. Wheeler s pulp wood, about 1!00 cords, to Readsboro. Whltlngham public library is now open for tho delivery of books Wednesday after noons from 2 until -1 o'clock, and Satur day afternoon and evening from 1 until 0 o'clock. Mrs. U. b. tihase Is librarian Erford J. Peebles of Jacksonville look out the first card. VEKNON. rrnifr' Meeting Xtil Manila)' ii ml Tnriilny. Farmers' meetings will be held hero next Monday and Tuesday under tho direction of the State Board of Agriculture. Pro gram is as follows: MO.NDAV i:VK.VIN-(i AT 7 O'CLOCK. Welcome. Music. Forage Crops, The Dairy Cow, 15. J. K. CurtU. Oeorgla Oeo. II. Terrlll, Morrtsvlle 8.00. TUKSIIAY MOItXINO. 10 00. II. CO. Stock lirwding. Geo. Altken, Wnodtock Farm llarns, Ernest Hitchcock, 1'UUford TUKSDAV AKTEItXOON. Music. Kami Machinery and Labor. .00. O. J. Bell, Walden Soil. Prof. C. W. nurkett. Durham. N. II. Sanitation, Member State Board of Health 45. 3.80. TUKSDAV i:vi:.ixo. Music. 80. Kortntry, Ernest Hitchcock, Plttsford 8.8). Fertilization. George Altken, Woodstock I'rcsldent State, Agricultural society. A cordial Invitation is extended to all. The ladles aro especially invited. All aro urged to join In discussion of tho topics presented and to question tho speakers. William E. Newton lost a nice cow last Saturday. The ladies' circle will meet with Mrs. Whittled next Wednesday afternoon. Ernest Hubbard has gone on a two weeks' visit to Meriden, Conn., Springfield and Northampton. The next meeting of Vernon grange will be held on Thursday evening, Jan. 18, at A. Wulthed's hall at 1 o'clock. Preaching at tho Adventlst chapel at 11 . m. next Sunday morning by tho pastor from the last clause of Acts v., -I. All are welcome. Most of our progressive farmers attended the meetings of the Vermont Dairymen's association this week aud wo take pride in noting that a Vernon woman, Mrs. w. A, Franklin. Is the winner of tho two highest prizes lor cheese making. Hon. Mason S. Stone, state superinten dent of education, visited soma of our schools ou Monday and Tuesday and on Monday evening gave a very Interesting talk upou school matters at Whitued'8 hall. All who came out to hear him felt richly paid for their trouble and wo only regret that every citizen of the town, who might havo done so, did not improve the opportunity. SOUTH VEBNON. Fisher Brown of Meadville, Pa., is In town on a business trip. E. O, Lee and wlfo expect to go to Washington next week, for a few weeks' visit. M. H. Powers and T. E. Stockwell have delivered their tobacco crop at Sutter Brothers' warehouse. Roland Stehbins has sold his '00 crop of tobacco to Everett of Deeriiekl, Mass., lor 11 cents in the bundle. Joseph Williams of Warwick, Mass., Is in town this week to look after his lum ber Interest, and has bought a lot of G, M. Brooks and Orrln Brown and has look ed at others with a view of purchasing, WIIjIiIAMBVIIiIiB. Vltnl FllntUllcs. Tho births, marriages and deaths In Newfano for 1809, as returned to tho town clerk's offlco, wero as follows: IHIITIIS. March 31 Daughter to George A. anil Mabel li. GrHwnld. May 3)-Dauirhtcr to Abbott T. and Emma W. Edward. June 8 Son to Alvln 11 nnd Kata I.. white. June its Sou. Lon Elmer, to Elmer W. and Lucy I,. Knnpp. .liny v -mom 10 Albert K. nnti Anna ,m. morse, Jul v 13 uon. Harold Cudworlh. to Frank A. and Irftia V. Hewitt. July 117 Hon to Murray II. and I.IIIIo Cheney, Alls. 8. Diuzbter to Imuel C. and Marv M. Miller. Aue. 1.1 Son. Burton A., to UwlzhtK. and M to nic H. Ilaller. Aug. 27 Daughter to Alexander and l'lilllmol . Heaupre. Sept. j-Bon to Frank L. and Mary E. Whit- C. lleau Sei aker. Kent. 4 UAinrhter to fleorca A and Frances I. llougnion, Kent. 'JJ-lUtlr iter to Albert K. and Ella C. I). and Not. 7 Son. W tin S.. to Marsha Annie I.. Newton. Dec. II Daughter to IlyronC. and Eliza llalley. MA1tltIAOl:s. Jan. S5 Qeoreo It. Uoodenouuh and Marlon U. Hastings, at Hrattleboro. June u-llennan J. incram, and Lillian li. uau. Kept. 11 Charles I,. Ilecock and Etta F. Morse. Bent. 1 1 Oporjo O.Coolev and Ellen 8. Kees. at East l'oultney. uci. r.iwm u. it cnarusoii and urace t.. Tlmon. Nov. 15-Edward It. W ard and Abhle M. Dodge. DKATIIS. lan.lS-Aurllla S. Wtllman. S. Jan. 19-Hora Hall. 6. Jan. 80-Mlc New! ham Hall, 86. Keli. 3 -Walter C. son ot II. W. and Alice N. Hall, 4 inoi. I rb. 3 Einelln Morse, SI. Feb. IV! -Mary lllnditett. S3. Frb !i4 1'arU IUwn, NS. Feb. SI Nancy Hoyden Slblny, H). March 1-1- llzabeth A. Cooley, K. March 9 Ithoda P Jackson, in. March 13 Mary M Ingram Clark, 75. April a8 Almlra (Jould Shlpinan, Ti. May II Drary Falrhank, 78. May 18 Minerva C K-ye, 78. July ft -Ell F. Ilnice, 74. July 27 -Infant son of Murray II. and I.lllle Cheney. Aiic a inrunt daughter ot Imuel (J. and n. M. MUIt. Aug. 9 -Anna I, Oreen, Ol. Oct 0 -Eliza A. Itoblns-'n, 6. Ieo S-A1llda Hoot, ill. Dec. tt Charlm Elliot Bparks, 73. I'or I'rnlrctloii from Klre. liie recent narrow escape from a coil' lligrallon at .Newlane village suggests a reference to the Williamsville fire depart ment. We are not able, of course, to own a lire engine. Tho little hand Ilto extln guishers which seem to be doing such good service elsewhere have not yet been intro duced here. There are two or three hook ladders in the place but every man is on such good borrowing terms with his neigh hor that it is doubtful If the owners would bo able to locate them in an emergency. Aside from the faintly mop-pall our entire available fire lighting facilities could be summed up iu this ono item an ability to sound an alarm. Wo presume that the same conditions exist iu nearly all villages of like size with ours but this docs not alter the fact that it means a great deal for any small village to suffer a severe lire loss. Although we have not bad a building burned In the village proper for nearly 43 years, and our people have got through looking for such an event, still some of them think that the time is now ripe to make an expenditure of say f 1.10 for Ore protection. It Is proposed to purchase eight or ten hand fire extinguishers, scatter them around the village and have some of our young men schooled In their use; also to havo eight or ten suitable ladders made and stored at some central point on a light hand truck with a good supply of fibre pails. This would make an equip ment which, If properly used, would bo ef fective in three cases out of five as fires run. I'ollle but energetic solicitors will soon call on our citizens for subscriptions and a liberal response Is hoped for. When financial success is assured an organization will be effected. H. E. Packard has moved here from the steam Marlboro and is employed In mill. Don't forget "Gradmtlng Exercises of Mrs. Wayback's Female seminary," at vil lage hall this evening. The new victims of the mumps are Mrs. Grace Kichardsou, Mrs. Warren Hescock and daughter, Arthur Day and Frank Wil- lard. Ernest Sparks returned to Burlington Monday to resume his studies in the medi cal department of the University of Ver mont. The Leisure Hour club will meet with Mrs. A. A. Estabrook Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Estabrook and Mrs. Georgle M. Love have the leading papers. Tho Young People's Christian union will consider the subject ''Say So" at tho Universalist church Sunday evening. The Epworth league subject for the same eve ning Is "In the Far Country." In the death of Joseph W. Dexter the town of Newfaue loses a resident who for the past 30 years has given of tits means without stmt, in a quiet, unobtrusive way, to relieve the poor and suffering. Our blacksmith Is kept very busy mend ing runner chains. Our three inches of snow makes very fine sleighing on level roads, but Is hardly sulliclcnt for logging on steep down grades. Our teamsters are all busy, however. Tho annual "sawing bee" on the Meth odist church grounds occurred Friday eve ning, when tho winter's stock of wood was fitted for use and put under cover. The ladles met at the vestry and furnished re freshments. An Interesting social time followed. Musical selections were render ed by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert and others. Intelligence has been received here of the death of Mrs. Amanda Lincoln, aged 81 years, widow of Dr. Ellhu Halllday, at the homo of her son Charles In Sebewa, Mich., Dec. 24. Mrs. Halllday was a na tive of this village, a sister of Elkanah H. and tho late Oscar L. Lincoln, and became tho wlfo of Dr. Halladay during tils loca tion here from 1S33 to 1838. She Is sur vived also by a son, George Halladay, who Is a lawyer In Detroit, Mich. The Methodist Sunday school reorgan ized last Sunday with the following offi cers: Superintendent, Mrs. A. A. Esta brook; assistant superintendent, J. II. Merrlfield; secretary, Harry Stedman; treasurer, Porter Thayer; librarian, Uer tha Manchester; chorister, Mary E. Strat um; organist, Edith Day, The reports of tho secretary and treasurer showed tho average attendance for tbo past year to have been i!24 and the collections about $20. Ono of our many interesting social events is the annual meeting of the local graduates of Goddard seminary. This occurred at Walter E. Wheeler's last Friday evening when a half dozen of the former students of the Barro Institution, including Mr, Wheeler, Rev. D. A. Ball, John W., Luella and Hastings Williams and Mrs. Grace Richardson exchanged recollections of school life In a raunlon highly entertain ing to the few invited guests. The lncl dentals consisted of games and refresh ments, "What Is the urlce of Dobbins' Electric Boan V "Five centa a bar. full size. Just reduced from ten. ltasn't wen less man leu tor oi years." "Whv. that's the orlca of common brown soao. Bend me a box. I can't afford to buy any other , soap alter tins. t A Big Discount Will be made on the few left-overs from chance to CHAIR, DESK, LAMP or PICTURE At pi ices the lowest ever heard of. Everything for Housekeeping. 2 and 4 Main Stieet, Biattleboro. Hiiil!! The new size, large bottle, for ABSOLUTELY Tho Kind You Havo Always in uso for over 30 years, - and rtf mJ , sonal f6CCl4i6 Alliiiv r- All Counterfeits, Imitations and Substitutes are but Ex periments that trillo with and endanger the health of Infants and Children Experience against Experiment. What is CASTORIA Castoria is a substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Drops nnd Soothing Syrups. It is Harmless and Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys "Worms and allays Eeverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and "Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates tho Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Tho Children's Panacea Tho Mother's Friend. GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. THE CCNTAUft COMPANY TT SSI"' Now Is the Time TO GET Sleigh Bells, Snow Shovels, Skates. Lanterns And all other seasonable Roods usually kept la a llrst-class i.ardware store. Call on ROBBINS & COWLES. A LARGE STOCK OF Fairbanks' Goods! INCLUDING Fairy Soap (With calendar) Scouring Soap, Gold Dust, Cottolene Can 13 found at the Btore of FREEMAN SCOTT our HOLIDAY SALE. A rare secure a fine SOW, sale by GEO. E. GREENE. 83 Tears Success. The Best Prool ol the S- Purity and Excellence of Our doods. l Stichney & Pobi Spice Com j Founded 1815. i- Bought, and which has been has borne tho signature of has been made under his per- supervision since its infancy. 110 mn In .lonoivo vnn ill tills. Signature of MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK CITY. Some EyeOpeners ! 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