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8 THE VERMONT PIKENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1912. NEWFANE Romance cf Daniel Fisher. George A. Downs, who owns and Uvea on the farm which was once the Dan iel Fisher place, recently sent to Mrs. Laura (Fisher) Johnson some apples which grew on a tree that was there several generations ago, when owned by QAtlHU joj 'saiddu 9t(X 'sjaiisiji on) growth, were of good size and line fla vor. Mrs. Johnson Is the only living de scendant In town of that family. Daniel Fisher once was known as "Corn" Fisher, on account of the large number of bushels of corn he raised. He was 'Mrs. Johnson's great-grand-father and was born In 1752 and came to Newfane to live In 1774, from Mil ford, Mass. Ills wife's name was Han nah Saddler, of Upton, Mass. When he came to Newfane to live all the prop erty he owned was a pair of oxen. There Is a pleasing romance connected with his trip home after buying the cattle. When he was passing through the town of Upton, on the way, his oxen were thirsty, so was he and he stopped at a tavern kept by a Mr. Saddler, and call ed for a drink of water. The daughter of the house answered his call, gave him a drink of water and showed him where to water his cattle, after which he went home. But he was "smitten" with that girl then and there, and the consequence was he married her. An amusing ict was that when Miss Sad dler saw Mr. Fisher coming to the door for that drink of water she Jokingly re marked to her mother: "There comes my future husband," but when Mr. Fisher came to ask the parents for their daughter they objected because he had no property. They married and settled In Newfane and he became one of the most prosper ous farmers then known, and at the time of his death In 1820 he owned all the farms adjoining his, also what Is now known as the Col. Franklin farm, and was worth )GO,000, which was a very large amount for those times. Visit from President Taft. On Monday our village was dec-or-aled prettily with Hags and other materials In tho national colors In honor of a visit from President Taft. It was a beautiful summer day, and the com mon assumed a gala appearance as the people began to gather soon after noon from far and near. Many from Wll llamsvllle were present. County court In session here adjourned at 3 o'clock, but owing to a delay President Taft and party did not reach Newfane until later. The weather became threatening In the afternoon and as the White House car, with escort stopped before the court house drops of rain fell. President Taft was greeted llrst by Judge and Mrs. F. M. Butler and later by as many as were able In the crowd to do so. It was noticeable that a good many of the old soldiers were present to pay their respects to the president, also over 50 school children. A prom inent man In our village told him he was a Democrat and knew his grand father and the President responded quickly, "I am glad to see what a Ver mont Democrat Is like. So do I re member my grandfather and you are older than I." He took little Mary Rand In his arms and kissed her while shaking hands with the people, and Mrs. Taft handed a beautiful bouquet of sweet peas to be divided among the women present. As his time was limited his remarks were very brief. Three cheers for President Taft were given and they went on their way to the village of Townshcnd, which was decorated beautifully for the mem orable occasion. Ralph Cushlng was In town over Sun day. William Nido was at A. E. Edwards's over Sunday. Mrs. Mary Wilson, who was 111 last week, Is improving. County court adjourned Wednesday forenoon until Monday.. Mrs. J. A. Young of Wllllamsvllle vis ited relatives in town Monday. George Goodenough has bought a pair of red oxen of Earl Davis. T. D. Davles of Londonderry called on frlepds In Newfane Tuesday. Miss Mabel Phillips went to Boston to attend the electrical exhibition. Nelson Gray is at work with his team on the Tibbetts lumber Job in Brook line. Ward H. Eager came Tuesday from New York to spend the rest of the week here. Miss Mary Benson of Enosburgh Falls came Saturday to cook in the Windham County House. J. H. Underwood visited his daughter, Mrs. William Sargent, In her home In Winthrop over Sunday. Mr. Beebee of Manchester was In town last week with his assistant, Mr. Smith, lettering monuments. Ellery Chase, who spent a week or more with relatives In New York city, returned home Wednesday night. Rehearsals are being held this week for the drama, "Which Is which?" to be given at the Grange fair next week. Mrs. F. E. Wellman and Mrs. Jennie Clifford of Brattleboro visited Newfane friends Thursday and Friday of last week. Mrs. Sarah. Pierce and son, Perlle, have been visiting her father, J. D. Pierce, and other relatives In Towns hend. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Crosier of Washington, D. C, were guests over Sunday of their sister, Mrs. Cora Win chester. Clara Winchester, who has been very ill the past five weeks, Is gaining slow ly, and Is able to sit up a little .while each day, Mrs. O. S. Wilson, wife of the Jury man from Grafton, was a guest from SaturJay to Monday night at Davidson Maples. Mrs. Josephine Howe, who visited rel atives In Winthrop and in Wllklnsonvllle a few weeks, returned to Newfane Mon day night. Charlie Benson Bold out last week his Interest in the livery business at the Windham County House to his partner. Earl F. Davis. Miss Florence Derry left Monday to spend a vacation of two weeks In the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Judson Derry, In Putney. Mrs. II. A. Carpenter left Friday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Chapln, In Gull- Do your hens lay well They should, and they tan. Here's the answer. Give them Sheridan's Powder Only cotti 3c a month per hen. The Wonderful Increase In eggs will repay you many times over. Wards off diseases by keeping town in proper trim, Paehagm ISe. 2-lb can TSc. 12 lb$. $3.60 (d.UvrtJ) I. S. JOHNSON & CO.. Boston, Mom. ford, who' expects to return noon to Nowfano with her mother. Work on tho sidewalks began ngaln Tuesday, Beginning at the Moore Free library tho walk will be continued ns far as tho Congregational church. Sirs. Lizzie Ferguson and mother, who had been guests at Mrs. Alice Mlcott's, left the first of the week to visit other relatives beforo returning to Spokane. Miss Mary L. Piatt left Monday morn ing to attend ns delegate the state con vention of the Christian Endeavor so ciety which is being held in Morrlsvllle. Mrs. Maria Johnson, who visited sev eral weeks with her sister, Mrs. B. E. Morse, left hero the first of the week to visit another sister in West Brattle boro. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Hamlin went Fri day to visit their daughter, Mrs. Dan iel van valkenburgn, at Mount Hermon. Mr. Hamlin returned homo the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Amnsa Grout, who have been nt Unecda Rest ten days, re turned Friday to their home In Wil mington, Mrs. Grout being much Im proved In health. Mrs. Florence Fream Batchelder, who taught last year In tho public schools In Arroya, Porto Rico, has been pro moted and Is teaching this year in the high school in that place. Mrs. Sarah Covey and niece. Miss Ha zel Landman, came from Londonderry weaensuay to visit their family lot In the cemetery here, spending the rest of the day with Mrs, G. E. Davidson. Charles Fountain has come here with his family from Windham to live on the David Davis farm, where he will be engaged In helping George Goode nough cut the timber on the place. C. M. Goodenough recently sold all tho soft wood timber on the Davis farm to J. C. Tibbetts. George Goodenough has taken a contract to cut and deliver tho timber to Mr. Tlbbetts's mill. W. H. Goodnow came last week for a short vacation at their summer home. This . week Mr. and Mrs. Goodnow closed Elm Hall for the winter. They returned Thursday to North Cambridge. The Grange will hold their annual fair Oct. 17 and 18, Thursday and Fri day of next week. Every one is urged to bring exhibits. Tho premiums offered are not limited to members of tho Grange. Mr. and Mrs. James Perkins have moved from Townshend Into the Bax ter Cushlng house, now owned by Earl Davis. They have three children, which will bring three more pupils Into our village school. Mrs. Frank Lawrence of Townshend visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Foster, Friday. Mrs. Foster Is caring for her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Jenlson, who Is 111, Mr. Jenlson was with them over Sunday. While at work Tuesday on the Earl Davis farm Jack McDonald felled a tree which flew back, striking him a heavy blow and knocking him over. One leg was badly Injured, but no bones were broken. He was attended by Dr. White. William Wllfinn In mnrntT r,nnA - covery from the injuries he received .ui iiuiumouue party a rew weeks ago while at work on the highway near Townshend. Tin la nhnut n nnd came to the village Monday to see The Newfane Sunday school Is taking care of the young men in an organized adult Bible class. The young women have formed a olnss wlh ,, ...... ... iuoiui tia teacher and a membership of 11. These tVf nlne.na n.ll, 1 .... ..... .na viiii ue an auueu strength to the school. One of the attractions of the Grange fair will be a "Memory Ladder." All the former members are asked to con tribute some fancy article and attach a card with the name of person sending t. These articles will be hung on the ladder and sold. At the state convention of the W. C. T. U., .which was held in Rutland last week, Mrs., G. E. Davidson was re-elected state president. In the absence of Miss Grace Prior, iMrs. Annie Carter served as musical director during the convention and was elected assistant musical director for the ensuing year. The chicken-pie supper at the Grange fair will be served Thursday evening from G to 8 o'clock. Don't forget the date, Oct. 17. Anyone Interested in the premium lists will find them at the stores. Go and take one home and find what you have to take to exhibit. The premiums will be awarded the second evening,, Oct. 18, after the program. Congregational church. Morning wor ship at 11, sermon by the pastor. Sun day school at 12.15. Evening service at 7.30. James McCown of Mount Hermon will sing both morning and evening. Ev erybody cordially Invited. Christian En deavor meeting Tuesday evening at 7.20, subject, "You can do better." Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Dr. Marshall A. Howe, curator in Bronx Park, New York city, visited at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Howe, from Wednesday of last week until Monday. Supervisor Carlton D. Howe of Morrlsvllle Joined the fam ily, when all the children except Dr. Clifton D. Howe of Toronto were at home to celebrate their father's 80th birthday anniversary. Miss Barbara and Rodney Norton and their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Dud ley, who have spent many summers nt the Newfane Inn, came Thursday by automobile from their home In Merlden and were guests at the Inn until Sun day afternoon, when they left for Ber nnrdston. While here they made two fishing excursions to Sunset lake as well as other trips near-by. BROOKLINE. Dellard and Kenneth Perry attended the Bondvllle fair. William Allbee visited his brother, George Allbee, this week. Mrs. E. P. Osgood's sister, Mrs. Marsh of Boston, Is visiting her. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Perry visited at Bert Hulctt's In Westmoreland recently. Mrs. Hitchcock and Mrs. Thresher of Athens visited at A. C. Wellman's Sun day. Twenty-three from this place went to Townshend Monday to see President Taft. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wellington have been spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Amsden in Andover. MARLBORO, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mather of Spring field were home recently. Miss Maud Taylor of Halifax was with friends here over Sunday, Dr, Moxom of Sprlngileld, Mass., was In town a few days last week. Miss Florence Dalrymple of Brattle boro was tho guest of Mrs. E. p. Adams last week, Mrs. Carpenter of Newfane and Mrs. Chapln of Chlcopee Falls are guests of Mrs, Julia Johnson. air, and Mrs. Ralph Moxom, who spent last week in Sprlngileld, returned to their home early this week. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Worden, who spent their vacation here, went to their home In New York Saturday. The next meeting of the young peo ple s club will be held at the Winches ter schoolhouse Saturday evening, Oct. 19. A full program will lie presented. Clyde Kennlson of Tiiin- vn inn fined $50 at Northampton on a charge of exhibiting at the recent fair a deformed boy whom he claimed was his son. The boy is about 12 years old and has six lingers on eacn hand and seven toes on each foot. The arrest was made on complaint of Mrs, Alice Montgomery, agent of the state Society for the Pre vention of Cruelty to, Children. SOUTH NEWFANE, E. M. Strntton returned from Brattle boro on Saturday. Mrs. Harrison Aldrlch went to Boston Thursday to stay a few days. A. V. Stratton, who was In Springfield, Mass., for treatment five weeks, has re turned, , J. L. Whttakcr Is repairing his store, putting on new roofing and building a chimney. J, A. Bruce has bought a farm In SufTleld, Conn., and will movo there within a few weeks. Mrs. O. F. Perry Is housekeeper for D. S. Dorrell during tho absence of her daughter, Mrs. Dorrell. Mrs. C. E. Brown went to Claremont for a few days' visit with her daugh ter, Mrs. J, A. Bruce. Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Brooks and daughter of Brattleboro, were guests of Rev, and Mrs. Clarke one day last week. Mr. nnd Mrs. Clarence A. Worden of Long Island City, N. Y., and Archlo P. Worden of Rawsonvlllo were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Bruce last week. Mr. and Mrs. William II. Goodnow of Cambridge, Mass., and Mrs. D. D. Dick inson of Wllllamsvllle were guests of their sister, Mrs. Samuel Morse, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickinson of Wllllamsvllle nnd Miss Elsa Newton of Walllngford, Conn, were guests of their cousin and aunt, Mrs. Love and Mrs. Samuel Morse, Friday. The ladles' aid met at Mrs. Samuel Morse's Wednesday and elected these ofllccrs for one year: Pres., Mrs. Love; vice pres., Mrs. M. A. Bingham; sec. and Mrs. Ira Ingram; supper com,, Mrs. Edward Morse, Mrs. Bertha Sparks and Mrs. Iva Ingram; supper com., Mrs. A. V. Stratton, Mrs. S. H. Morse and Mrs. L. E. Stratton. WILLIAMSVILLE. John Lewis went Saturday to Baldwin Place, N. Y., returning Tuesday, 'Mrs. Emma Sparks of Brattleboro is visiting her sister, Mrs. C. K. Stedman, Mrs. Elvira Sparks and daughter, Mrs. Harnden, have been visiting in Dover this week, Mr. nnd Mrs. Arthur O. Spauldlng of Ludlow are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. II. Richardson. W. W. Edwards of South Newfane and John Carey of Dover have moved to the Freyenhagen farm. Several from this place' went to Brat tleboro nnd some to Newfane to see President Taft Monday. Mrs. Alice A. Morse of Johnson City, Tenn., came Tuesday to spend a month with her sister, Mrs. W. A. Brooks. Mrs. Bert Bastlan and two children of Brattleboro are spending several days with Mrs. J. H. Merrilleld. James Goodrich, who works in Brattleboro, vis ited there Sunday, Ladles' night was the feature of the Grange meeting Tuesday evening, when they treated the men to a llrst-class en tertainment. At a previous meeting the men entertained the women. The Judges, chosen outside the Grange, gave tneir decision in favor or the women. In the near future the defeated side will give the women a supper. WEST WARDSBORO. Mrs. Hogan has gone to Easthampton, Mass. Henry Payne picked some ripe wild raspberries Oct. 3. Miss Mertle Brown of Jamaica Is working for Mrs. Roberts. Mrs. Frank Ray of Wilmington has been visiting relatives here. Mr. Drew, tho school supervisor, vis ited Miss Griffith's school last week. The Stratton Mountain club climbed the mountain Saturday on a picnic trip. The ladies' social circle are Invited to meet with Mrs. M. L. Rice next Thurs day afternoon. Miss Ethel Eddy and Miss Florence Wellman of Brattleboro were at E. A. Eddy's a few days. D. M. Cobb, having sold his place to Mr. Lowe and Raymond Reed, will have an auction next Tuesday. Taft Men Lose In California. President Taft will be without repre sentation from California In the elec toral college, and not a vote for him can be cast In the state unless written In, according to a decision by the state su preme court under which electors pledged to him cannot appear on the November ballot as Republicans. The issue was presented In the form of an application by attorneys for the Taft Republican organization, seeking to have made permanent an alternative writ obtained some days ago, directing Frank G. Jordan, secretary of state, to designate on the 'ballot as Republicans the presidential electors named by the Tart adherents. Atty. Gen. Webb, for the secretary of state, tiled a general denial of the alle gations and a demurrer to the petition He argued that the Republican party of California was not alllliated with the national party and was in no wise bound by the decisions of the Chicago conven Hon; that the petition of the Taft men was supported by insufllclent evidence, anu tnat the court lacked jurisdiction. French Aviator Flew 750 Miles In a Day. The French aviator, Pierre Dancourt, on Sunday covered a distance estimated at about 750 miles, a now world's recorJ for a single day's cross country flight. in the contest for the Pommery cup of 1012. Dancourt started from Valenci ennes, near the Belgian border, and flew direct to Biarritz, near the southwestern extremity of France. He made threa stops to replenish his tanks. A cash prize of $1500 goes with the cup, and illgnts must be made between sunrisi and sunset. Women Appreciate the value of good looks of a fine com plexion, a skin free from blemishes, bright eyes and a cheerful demeanor. Many of themknow, also, what it means to be free from headaches, backaches, lassitude and extreme nervousness, because many have learned the value of BEEGHAM'S PILLS ns the most reliable-aid to better phys ical condition. Beecham's Pills have an unequaled, reputation because they act so mildly, but so certainly and so beneficially. By clearing the system, regulating the bowels and liver, they tone the stomach and improve the digestion. Better feelings, better looks, better spirits follow the use of Beech am's Pills so noted the world over Fop Their Good Effects Sold Trywfcr, 10c., 25c. Women especially should read the directions with etery box. TOWNSHEND PRE8IDENT TAFT HERE MONDAY. Gave Short Talk concerning His Family History at Related to Thlt Town Handsome Decorations. visit of the President of tho United States, William II, Taft, Monday after noon, Tho time was rather snort, after tho people received positive Information that he was coming on Monday, to mnko all the preparation which was In tho hearts of the people to make, but tho selectmen and others, such as tho Republican town committee, Immediate- set to worn ami wun tne nelp or flAt fill Of tlln natila n It" M nrn decorated prettily with bunting nnd Hags nnd such manifestations of welcomo as each household was able to arrange. From iinrmonyviue to the centre, nnd to some extent on tho north and west roads, flasrn wprn nrrintva1 nl.tlritti. In tn a " ' n 1. I. 1 1 1 . 1 1 form of shields on the telephono poles, making a very attractlvo decoration as seen by one approaching the village iron ine nirecuon of Brattleboro, Flags were draped on most of tho residences, and a largo flag was sus pended from a cord stretched from. Lc- land & GraV Rflmlnnrv In n traa nt-i .tin common, and hung opposite tho point on tho common from which the Pres ident spoKe. The presidential party ar rived at 3.B5, accompanied by several citizens In automobiles who had met mem on me urattieDoro road and who did escort duty to the village. Miss Ella Ware, drivlnc Hm pn. nf Via., .h Selectman John II. Ware, leading the (jiuttuiMuii. .eiana c uray seminary was decorated tastefully, and bore the m scrlntlon. "Pftop n nv, t , dent." The President was Introduced by v-ui. is. iranKim, who referred In complimentary terms to tho service ren dered by the Taft family for the town ti us i-cuiy msiary. The President spoke about 10 minutes, Iwelllne whnllv nnnn v- nmii.. ,.w., ii.e uuij, mature, especially as it related to Townshend. iic io ui me seventn generation of Tafts n this country, the first known Taft of ills familv belnir TtnV.A Tnf tled in Mendon, Mass., and was one of the founders of that town, serving as selectman on the first board chosen In iiic iu, hi JMU. tU8 fourth son, Joseph Taft, was the father of Capt. Peter Taft, who participated in the battle of Bunk er Hill. His ROn. Anrrtr, Tnlt - , -....u., Mliu v a. minute man In 1775, moved to Towns hend In 1790. His son. Petnr T? Taft, being at the time a boy of 12 years, was destined to exert a marked Influence In tho hlsinrv nr tv... . was the first member of the family 'who W.. n Ir... ...... . . . ....o .v m.v,ci, mm servea tne town and county as a Judge and the town as a representatlvn to tha iri,ni The Presldont nl,i .v. i.i : grandfather camo tn 'mnt i. considered the western frontier, and he came here to grow up with the country. President Taft declined to talk politics, as he said, the trip was for plcastire and he would not mar It with a politic al speech. The party left for AVest This was the first time In the hlstorv ui ine town, sn fn. no i i, ?"re,sl('cnt of 'he United States has iuwnsnenei while In offlce. The people of the town are appreciative of w.c i.uuuie i-resiaent Taft took to visit uiciu, Anson McCarty is working in Wlllard's Miss Edith Sanders was at home over Fred Lowe was In Springfield last ren un ousiness. Bert Parsons and family have moved iu iviass. W. O. Davis and Charles Gould went oaiuru.iy 10 waipole. Jerry Lowe returned to New Orleans i utsuuy, via isoston. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Stone returned to ivsisi Jamaica on Tuesday. Luther Stone of Gardner, Mass., spent 14,..,, whii 1.1s parents on West street. Mrs. H. E. Bradlsh of nnlritvln.viiiA Mass., visited Mrs. A. F. Stone last weeK. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stowell ton visited their cousin, V. M. Sparks. .uviiuaj, Rev. Joseph McKean day from a visit to his sister In Wor- cvHier, .Mass. Mark Merrlfleld went to Kw Vnrir Saturday on a business trip. He will be gone several days. Rev. C. II. B. Sellger attended the uonnregatlonal ministers' meeting in Brattleboro Monday. Mrs. McCole and son. Franklin, of Ryegate came Wednesday to visit her sisier, -Mrs. j. s. Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Snell of Springfield visited their cousin, Mrs. E, H. Allbee last week. The coldest morning of the season was last week Thursday, when the thermo meter registered 29 degrees. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Knapp returned from a visit In Westminster and Wai pole the first of the week. Howard Burke Is expected to carry on tne ousiness at the Inn this winter Mrs. Reed will do the cooking. Mrs. G. H. Aldrioh, Mrs. A. H. Stono and Mrs. W. M. Sparks visited In West moreland the first of the week Mr. and Mrs. Ted Colburn, who have oeen staying at tne rarm, went to i'rov Idence, R. I., during the past week. In the Baptist church next Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. Joseph McKean win have for his subject "Principles and posts of duty. " Miss Edith A. Francis of Fall River, Mass., came Monday for a visit at tho Baptist parsonage with Rev. and Mrs. Joseph McKean. Mr. nnj Mrs. Fred Davis and Mrs. Clark of Hinsdale were visitors recent ly In the homes of O. A. Davis and II, II. Franklin. Work was begun Thursday at the cider mill of C. II, Wlllard. A large number of apples, have already been brought to tho mill. The Home club met In the vestry of the Congregational church on Wednes day, There was a large attendance and a good time was enjoyed. Henry Spencer of West Haven, Conn., .and his brother-in-law, George T, Ad ams of Needham, Mass., left for their respective homes on Saturday. Miss Georglanna McKean and Miss Nellie Grosvenor of the Brattleboro teaching force spent Saturday and Sun day at the Baptist parsonage. The Dorcas Guild mol In tho vestry of the Congregational church today. Tho hostesses were Mrs. F. L. Osgood, Mrs. Park Holland and Mrs. Ellen Plumb. Edwin Brown, who has been lxjardlng with Almon Marsh, has bought the Ray Cobb cottage on Llvermoro heights, He has moved In and will there keep bach elor's hall. While on her way to seo the Presl dent Monday afternoon, Miss Ella Steb blns was unfortunate enough to lose her hand bag containing her pocket book and other articles. Mrs. A. E. Morey, who visited Mrs. C. II. Wlllard threo weeks, left Thursday to go to Boston, where she will meet friends with ,'whom she will motor to her home In Chicago. Rev. T, D. Davles of Ixindonderry will preach In the Congregational church next Sunday morning In exchange with the pastor. Ho will also speak at the union service In the evening. Newell Jenlson has bought the Oar enco WooJard farm, recently occupied by James McClennlng nnd family, and will soon movo with his father. Roman- Jenlson, from the old Jentson placo hero theV have lived so long. Blrchnril nn.qf Nn ns rt A u n,m hold their regular monthly meeting In masonic nan, Saturday Oct. 12, at 2 o'clonk. nirnhnrrl W. Tl. n xTa on .ln hold their regular mdnthly meeting In me nome oi airs, jonn urout tile Samo day nt 2 o'clock, Thn women nf thn Ttnnfl.t .aaIa.. mill serve their annual harvest supper Wed nesday evening, uct. 16, at G o'clock. Mrs. Clara Blanchnrd and Mrs. Clarence Truesdell havo tho supper In charge, which Insures those who attend that theV Will hdVQ a cnnrl sunnAP nn.1 cnn.l service. RftV. nnd Mm. Ilnnrv Prftili. nt Chester spent Sunday with Mrs. Joseph McKean nt the Baptist parsonage. Mr. Crocker preached two Interesting ser mons In tho Baptist church Surfday. Mr. Crocker Is engaged at present In wrlt- ng a Historical account of the Bap Jsts of Vermont. There was a very largo crowd In town to seo the President on Monday, prob lbly close to 400. They came from Brooklino. Newfnnn. PrflttiAWn TnAa. boro. Jamaica ftniith T nn,iin.in..i, Grafton, ftuclnna Til There were two miles of decorations In nonor or tne president. Mrs. B. S. Ela attended this week the '6th nnnlvcrsarv of Mnnnt ltnk.nw mi. lege In South Hadley, Mass. At the ex ercises special cmpnasis was given to the work of Mary Lyon, who was tho founder and first r,r-.l.!nnt nt i.a al lege. Mrs. Ela was a member of the i-msa oi jso ana or tnis class there were 20 members present at the exercises. Edwin IT. Rhn.tv ,14a.1 In un dnm. nt James McClennlng Oct. 3, after an 111- iiusa ui seven weens, iic was born July 14, 1834. He had lived many years In the north nnrt nf tha tnwn Tin .,..1 quiet nnd unassuming disposition. He spent 111s iuai uayB mono in district No. -me lunenu was neia in tne Home ot Mr. McClennlnc Thnrstlnv. Hav nvinriAo H. B. Sellger officiated. The ladles' niixlltnrv nf tViA hnm. ml.. slon society of the Congregational church held nn nnpn maAflnc Thn.a.tn,. evening, Oct. 3. The meeting was opened uy hcv, j. ti. is. aenger and after pray er by Rev. Joseph McKean addresses weri irlvpn hv Mm .Tnhnuin ,.An.,i. of the homo mission society," and Miss xiemenwuy, pastors assistant of tho Congregational church of Brattleboro. Thesn addressA wpm Inanlrin n,i i,ntn ful and will give new Impetus to the worn oi tne society. West River Grange, No. 118, held an In teresting mpAtlnir TTVIrtnv Th fnl. - " " J CJ 1 . AUG lowing program was carried out: Duet, .ma. aiarsn anu .Mrs. Hebb; readings, Miss Lottie Jones and Mrs. Almon Marsh: exprnlRp hv lv .-nm.i in,... trating the hymn, "My faith looks up to nice, umcussion, "jg tne protection of tho deer as the laws of Vermont are now a benefit or n hlni1ronA iA v, farmer?" song, Mrs. Hebb. There was u. kuuu unenii.ince. new u. II. B. Sellger Bme an interesting taiK. Mrs. Charlps v. rhitiAn m v. pleasure of meeting the President on Monday during his visit to town. They iniu ii pieasum cnat, tracing their re latlonshin. which Is nnt tnr r-AmA,.A Mrs. Cutler was Miss Annie Howard ueiure ner marriage. The President's grandmother, who was Syvla Howard, and Mrs. Cutler's grandfather were brother and sister. Miss Carrie Farrar of New York city, who was staying at the Townshend Inn, Is related in tho same way, and It was a pleasure for her to meet her distinguished cousin in the town of their ancestry. President Taft told a story which gave the laugh to his grandfather, Peter R. Taft, and his grandfather's brother-in-law, Chapln Howard. AVhen Uiey were selectmen of Townshend they had to build a bridge over tho West river. Some one Dersurwlwl ihsm ..... scheme which he assured them would be . nrcui success. Tne brlage was built, and all being completed they removed the supnorts and to tholr nmn.,. confusion the bridge dropped into the "ic i-resiuent saia how he ever guinea tne commence of the people af ter that is more than T ran nhiUr.is.i No doubt tho people of that day were " severe in tneir criticism of a single mistake as are some of the critics ...... xuiiulu ui umuun a descendant of the Chapln Howard re ui I ( l ; I v ennnm Mnmn, . mien iu u.v inn iTnsinpnr cpaaIa latter soon after the little story had WEST TOWNSHEND. President Taft at Ancestral Home. A large crowd of npnnle gmhiH In this Village Mnnilnv In rA.nnn.A .1. following telegram: "Beverly, Mass., Oct. 5, 1012. "C. H. Grout, West Townshend, Vt.: "I shall be very glad to meet the peo pie of West Townshend, my father': birthplace. "WILLIAM H. TAFT." The President made a short call in the village before going to the hill where 1.1. . i . .... mo miner wua uorn, some two miles dls tant from the villa? tta wna inn duced to some of his relatives and old acquaintances of his father, Incltidlm Aunt Mary Taft, with whom he held sev eral minutes' Annvprsntlnn The event was soon over, but will long remembered. bo Mrs. A. J. Eddy Is with her daughter, .lira, u, ii. urout. Mrs. Alfred Cornell and mother have gone to New York. Pomona Grange held the October meet ing with West Townshend Grange. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Howard are vis iting at George W. Houghton's. W. II. Taft was home from Montpelelr ana remained at the reception of the President, being a member of the com mittee. SOUTH WINDHAM. A good crowd from here attended the Bondvllle fair. Miss Grace Clark of Rutland visited her cousin, Mrs. F. W. Smith, recently, George" Tcnney and family were guests over Sunday of his brother, W. L Ten ney. Bessie Tenney has finished work in Westminster and has returned to her home here. A good number from here went Mon day to West Townshend to see and hear President William H. Taft, S. W. Wyman and son', Leon, of Providence, it, I., visited his niece, Mrs, Earl Holden, one day last week. Hune Chicago Terminal Planned. Fourteen railroads centering In Chi c.iucaga have agreed to a plan of financ ing the construction of enormous new freight yards, freight and passen ger stations at Chicago ot an expendi ture pf J200,000,000. Agents of J. P. Morgan & Co. have arranged the de Jalls by the Issue of bonds in Install ments as faBt as the money Is needed. The first batch of (26,000,000 bo'nds will bp Issued nt once. The passenger and freight terminal will bo erected" on the site bounded by Polk, Sixteenth, Clark and State streets, now owned by tho Western Indiana railroad, the debts of which are to be liquidated. The scheme will provide for the taking over of the Chicago Union Transfer company at (50,000,000 valuation. At Aden, Arabia, the water Is pump ed from the sea, condensed and sold at 73 cents for 100 gallons. All food Is Imported, Suits for Men of Every Build No matter how unusual your shape, we can fit you in a Hart Schaffner & Marx suit or overcoat, as well as any custom tailor in the country. You'll find here fall suits in every color. Snappy gray checks, mixed grays and browns $15 to $25 Fancy and plain blues at $12 to $20 All the new models just in. Hats and Caps Fall styles now ready for inspection. E. E. PERRY & CO. ALWAYS RELIABLE This Store is the home of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes Exceptional Bargains in Rental Pianos These pianos are in first class condi tion. The service seen has not harmed the instrument a particle. It is much wiser to put your money into one of these rathen than a new, cheap piano. We also have three Cabinet Players for sale cheap, with a quantity of music free. ESTEY ORGAN CO. Sales Department BRATTLEBORO :: :: NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES. Durglara who blow open tho safe In the post ofllce in Waipole Friday night failed to get money. They broke Into Carl Smith's blacksmith shop to Bccure tools which they used In their work. It Is thought that the burglars traveled In an automobile, as a machine with pe culiar treads In the Urea was followed Saturday morning some distance from Waipole villa go toward Westminster. Tho king of Slam Is having two motor fire engines built In England for the protection of his palace at Bangkok, It is estimated that the Inhabitants of New York city consume about 1,410, 000,000 eggs a year. Each week they eat more than 1,350,000 pounds of butter, Last year they consumed more than 30, 000,000 pounds of cheese. VERMONT TODAY Is the Time and the NEW BAKERY is the Place to get your fresh Bread, Doughnuts and Pastry. WELLS & CO. 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