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VOL. XLIV. NO. 7
BELLOWS FALLS. VT., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1899.
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Types of Feet
There are several distinct types of feet ;
the "crooked," the "straight," the "long
and thin," the "short and thick," the "high
arcaea," tue "low arcnea."
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Notice to Wheelmen.
During the season of '99 we shall continue
to ofier to riders and all other persons,
Henry & Johnson's Arnica and Oil Lini
ment as the very best remedy for bumps,
bruises, scratches, galls, cuts, strains, blis
ters, sore muscles, cramps, sunburn, pimp
les, irecKies, cnapped bands or lace, rheu
matism, neuralgia, or any ailment requir
ing an external application.
Lady riders are specially pleased with
the Arnica and Oil Liniment, it is so clean
and delightful to use. Sold by all drug
gists at 25 cents per bottle, one three times
as large for 50 cents. wed.
I LEAD AND OTHERS
TRY TD FOLLOW!
I wish to announce to t;he peo
ple of Bellows Falls and vicini
ty that I have sdded a new rub.
ber tired Landau Hack to my
large line of hacks and am fully
equipped to furnish one up to
eight hacks for wedding parties,
or funerals. They may tell you
that all the hacks I have got are
what I run to the depot, but
don't take any stock in that class
of talk. Come up to my stable
at 104 Atkinson street and look
at my hacks and pairs, of match
ed horses. Every pair is
matched, not hitched together
as the occasion may happen. I
am in this hack business to stay.
For prices and particulars come
around and see me. Don't fo:
get that I still run my hacks to
and from all trains. Always
order Lovell's hack and you will
never miss a train.
LEWIS C. LOVELL.
Telephone connections. Order book at
Pieree's Pharmacy and Lovell's Livery
Stable and also at 104 Atkinson St.
E. J. KNAPP & CO.
Bellows Falls, Vt.
Dealers in Pianos, Organs and Sew
ing Machines. All kinds of
musical instruments, strings
and fixtures.
Goods sold on
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Owing to an accident in the press room
the Times did not get into a portion of the
Saturday mails. The noon mail north was
missed and a part of the stage mail. We
regret the delay as much as our readers
possibly can.
Jeffries, who knocked out Fitzsimmons
so successfully Friday night, has a father
living in Los Angeles, Cal., who is a
preacher and who thinks the Lord had
something to do about the fight. He said
"The Lord was in the fight with Jim and
of course Jim would win."
HOUGHTONVILLE.
.Four double teams are now en fr aired in
hauling logs from Saunder's mill to Bellows
Falls to be used in repairing Towns hotel.
Abbie Ober of Bellows Falls spent Sunday
wilu lrienas in town.
Herbert. Frederick and Hattie Ober won
the prizes for attendance and crood behavior
at scnooi.
A Houghtonville little erirl contributes the
following poem, which her fellow townsmen
will no doubt take pleasure in reading :
CROSSINO THE DELAWARE
Washington sat that night in the prow
AmoDir his soldiers brave.
On a river rilled with ice and snow, . .
alio roctea by the wind and wave.
But the heroes thoughts were wandering
Away to the distant shore,
Where the enemies' lights were gleaming
1 nrougn tne tog, and the tempest s roar.
Then he turned his eye to his comrades,
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auu icars leu uu ma nauu
As he noticed their tattered garments
And lelt how small were the band.
Remember that Putnam Fadeless Dyes are
the only dyes in the world that are guar
anteed to give satislaction. If you use Put
nam Fadeless Dyes and are dissatisfied, send
the empty envelope to Monroe Drug Co.,
union vine, mo., ana tney will forward you
iu cents for every envelope ot Putnam f ade
less Dyes. Sold at Pierce's Pharmacy.
NORTH CHESTER.
The ladies of the Universalist society will
serve a clam chowder supper in the church
vestry Thursday afternoon from 6 30 to 7 30 ;
adults 15 cents, children 10 cents. An invi
tation is extended to all.
Mr. and Mrs. Barnet Waite of Bellows
Falls visited his sister, Mrs. L. S. Richard
son, and family last Sunday.
R. F. Gowing of North Charlestown called
on friends in town last Saturday and Sunday.
E. A- Hall of Plymouth called on his
cousin, Mrs. Loring Semis, last Saturday.
Rev. G. Wi Perry has gone to Eagle Camp,
Lake Champlam, to get ready tor the sum
mer. It will be open for regular boarders
July 3.
Luther Stoodley and wife of Worcester,
Mass., are passing the week with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Stoodley.
J. R. Stoodley is having a piazza built at
the front of his house. His son, R. J. Stood
ley of Bellows Falls, is doing the work, while
his son Luther is painting the outside of the
nouse.
Rev. Lucy A. Milton attended the funeral
of Mrs. Blood in HoughtonviUe, Monday
afternoon.
There was no school in this village Mon
day as the teacher, Mrs. Crandall, was called
to iloughtonville by the death of ner sister,
Mrs. Blood.
Mrs. Jesse Hosmer, Mrs. F. C. Adams and
Miss Lillian visited friends in Ludlow last
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pratt and son of Per
kins ville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James
Hunt last Sunday.
Who Wouldn't
praise Comfort Powder for giving a sick baby
sweet sleep. Miss E. I. Burroughs, trained
nurse, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.. says: "It
worked like a charm on a baby with badly ir- I
ritated skin, allaying and curing the trouble.' I
CHESTER.
Hon. Hugh Henry of Concord was a guest
at the Fullerton Monday night.
Dr. Havens was called to Manchester to
attend a court Monday. Dr. Ray is caring
for his patients.
Rev. Henry Ballou is attending the state
society of Congregationalista at Barre this
week and will visit Burlington before he
returns.
The ladies' auxiliary of St. Luke's church
will meet with Mrs. C. P. Dodge at the Ful
lerton Thursday afternoon from 2 until 6
o'clock.
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Mrs. Cora Hills of Rutland is with Mrs.
Grce Hadley's family for a few weeks. '
Rehearsals for Chimes of Normandy
began upon the stage Monday evening, and
the entertainment will be given the last of
the month. Kxcellent minnnrt is beinE given
and under the direction of Prof. Kiggs it will
be an assured success.
Miss Rnwftna Pnllard and Miss Anna Sar
gent arrived home from Kentucky Saturday
morninir to cass the vacation with friends
here.
The bacc&laurn&ta unrmnn to the senior
class will be delivered in the Congregational
cnurcn next Sunday morning by Kev. mr,
Ballou.
Mrs. Walker of Grafton has been spending
some time with her sister. Mrs. Louisa
Wright, on Depot street. '
Coneatulations from Chester friends to Dr.
and Mrs. Sparhawk of Burlington on the
birth of a ton Jane 4. Mrs. Simrhawk was
foimerly Fanny Hall, whose childhood was
pivssea in this place.
Twenty-five hydrants have arrived and are
soon to be placed, as locations for them have
been selected and stakes driven. More Hal-
inns have arrived and work is being rapidly
pushed.
G. L. Harwood spent Sunday in Banning
ton with possibly a short trip to Troy.
M. Sowles and family are in Alburgh for
a two weeks visit.
He Pooled the Snrgeoas.
All doctors told Renick Hamilton of West
Jefferson, Ohio, after suffering 18 months
with rectal fistula, he would die unless a
costly operation was performed ; but he cured
himself with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, the surest pile cure on earth and the
best salve in the world. 25 cents a box. Sold
at Pierce's Pharmacy.
SAXTONS RIVER.
The children's exercises at the Congrega
tional church last Sunday morning attracted
an unusually large congregation. The pro
gram was an excellent one and all the chil
dren took their parts in a creditable manner.
The net proceeds of the supper at the Con
gregational church last Friday evening
amounted to about $22.
The lawn party which was erven last Sat
urday evening by the seniors at Vermont
academy was a very pleasant affair. The vil
lage band added much to the enjoyment of
those present and was greatly appreciated by
the seniors. The proceeds amounted to
about $18.
Mr and Mrs. Francis of Fitchbure. Mass-
have been visiting for a few days at the home
of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Solon
Perry.
Mrs. C. S. Frost of Keene scent Sundav
with Mrs. R. C. Walker.
Charles Dow of We9tmnr.3la.nrl hi Kiute
visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and
Jn.ru. vy . o, now.
Mrs. Emma Pratt, who has been in delicate
health lor a lone time has been feeling much
worse this week but at this writing is
more comfortable.
Dr. J. S. Hill and family spent Sundav
wuu ins granaiatner, uames i. mil.
Prof. Orin Locke of the Wesleyan Univer.
sity, Neb., spent last Saturday at R. E
Smith's.
Rev. Mr. Fowles of New York City and
Mr. Mc Waters of Boston were guests of Mr.
and jars, u rea Hartley last week.
Mies Mildred Powers of Richford is expect
ed to-day and will be the guest of Miss Hat-
tie walker tor about two weeks.
The Golden Cross. Ethan Allen comraan
dery, No. 377, will meet at Odd Fellows' hall
to-morrow evening, June 15, at 8 o'clock lor
election of officers and other business. It is
earnestly requested that all members be pres
ent.
Miss Mary Condon of Keene visited a few
days last week at Mrs. Fred Kand's.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris and daughter
of Chester visited friends in town Thursday
ana r riaay.
Mr. Morehouse and family have moved
into Mrs. F. B. Scofield's tenement near the
bridge on Westminster street.
Miss Fanny Hall of Grafton has been the
guest of Mrs. J. K. Bancroft tor several days.
Miss Margie Cory went to Monlpelier last
m on uay to visit friends.
Mrs. George Bemis and little son of Reads-
boro are visiting her sister, Mrs. Emma Pratt,
ueorge unandier of Hartford. Conn., is
visiting his sister, Mrs. J. W. Graves.
Ray O. Hughes of Brown University is
expected home to-day.
Mrs. E. T. Vancor spent last week with
Mrs. George Morrison.
Mrs. Elliott, who has been visitinc her
niece, rars. nawara u,uery, tor a tew weeks,
returned to her home at Brooklyn, N. Y.,
last Friday.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Babcock of Hastings.
Neb., arrived in town last Thursday and are
luo guestB ui biieix cousins, jjqlt. ana jars. J? .
B. Locke. .
Miss Gowan, formerly missionary teacher
at Richmond. Va.. and Mexico, was the truest
otMrs. F. G. Boughton last Friday and Sat
urday. Mrs. J. B. Safford of Fairfax, state vice
president of tke home missionary work, was
entertained by Mrs. M. P. Barry recently.
Mrs. Woodbury of Perkinsville and Mrs.
Piper of Amsden made a short visit last
week at the home ot Mrs. Wilbur.
Mr. Baumgarten went to Pittsfield. Ma?s .
yesterday to visit his children for about two
weeks.
An important feature of the exercises at
the Baptist church last Sunday morning was
a reading by Miss Hazel Tenney, which was
given in a most pleasing manner. The whole
program was very good and was creditably
gone through. Tbe church was tastefully
decorated with a profusion of flowers and
terns.
Mr. and Mrs. li. W . Hilliard expect to go
to Providence, R. I , tomorrow, to attend the
commencement exercises at Brown Univer
sity, where there son, Carl Hilliard, will be
graduated next Wednesday.
Eugene R. Smith spent last Monday at
r rea naniey a.
Timothy Goddard and daughter of Ohio ac
companied by his daughter, Mrs. Coombs of
Guilford, and two children visited last Thrns
day at the home of Mr. Goddard's niece, Mrs.
Fred Rand.
The Saxtons River lodge, No. S3, I. O. O.
F., held iu annual memorial services last
Sunday evening. At 6 30 the Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs marched to the cemetery and
decorated the Odd Fellows' graves after
which they returned to the ball and at 8
o'clock Rev. C. R. B. Dodge of Bellows Falls
delivered a fine sermon. There was a large
attendance.
Mrs. Homer Bristol of Brooklyn is ex
pected tomorrow; she will be accompanied
by her daughter, Miss Ada, and her son Ray
mond. They will visit one week at Mrs. B.
E. Smith's.
Mrs. Fred Rand's driving horse, which has
been in the pasture all summer, was found
sick with the prevailing distemper and died
last week.
wonui'a &ASIIT miktivo.
The Woman's Home Missionary society of
the Woodstock association held interesting
HIKING
Powder
delicious and wholesome
Hownen eo.. new vobh.
and profitable meetings last Saturday mom-
.-s uu onornoon at tne tfaptist church. Mrs.
L. A. RhI Inn nf nknatM n,n..:.lnJ O IP
w. ttoughton offered prayer at the opening of
u.ui mug session, alter which the follow
ing subjects were ably treated and highly
yvnu y me audience
"Our New Possessions,"
Mrs. E. C. Pierce of Chester, read
un t. D" tne president, Mrs. Ballon
"Our Foreign Population."
ixx . -r. ""s. .Ferguson, Bellows Falls
How to Reach our Women in Church and
, Society," Mrs. Woodbury, Perkinsville
ihe Bible as a Missionary Weapon,"
Miss Meads, Perkinsville, read by
..ti.. . mtr riner' Amsaen
u. jnurrnons.
Airs. F
"Alaska,"
. G. Boughton, Saxtons River
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"The Mountain Whites," '
., Mrs. M. P. Barry, Saxtons River
"Our Next Door Neighbors, Mexico,"
.. Mrs. Parsons, Bellows Falls
"How Much Owest Thou,"
u. Miss Abbie Baldwin, Ludlow
.3 vrun&ri, iormeny a missionary teacher
ivnunionn, va., and also in Mexico, gave
an inspiring talk on missions. Mrs. J. B.
aafford of Fairfax, state vice president of the
mission work, spoke during the after
noon. Misses Pope, Scollay, Lake, Thomp
son, Osgood and Twitchell contributed to
ine musical part of the program ; accompan.
ist, Mrs. H. H. Kimball. The program was
an unusually attractive one and reflects great
credit on those in charge. The church was
prettily decorated with flowers and ferns. At
the close of the meetings a hearty vote of
was entnusiasiicauy accorded to the
onAiuus xtiver circle and friends who had
contributed to the entertainment.
GASSETTS.
Miss Cora Warren and Arthur Coburn
were at Waldo Steven's over Sunday.
A party of six from this place went to
onauestown Sunday on their wheels.
Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Cutler of Springfield
are visiung at tne nome ot Mrs. J . w . Lie.
mary, their sister.
Perley Putnam, wife and child of Windsor
visited nis parents here Sunday.
Our postoffice has been made
a money
order office to take effect July 1.
Mrs. Will Leet received the sad
intelli'
gence Saturday of the severe illness
sister, Mrs. Inis Parks, in Castleton.
of her
ALSTEAD.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson of New-
tonville are guests at H. O. Webster's.
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Kenrick and children
spent Sunday with Mrs. Kendrick's mother,
mrs. u. 1. uooke.
Mrs. J. D. Holmes is visiting her
son
George E. Holmes.
" Walter Rogers was home from Bellows
Falls over Sunday.
A. A. Clarke was in Newport last Friday
Hiram Parker and wife of Lempster were
111 me village aunuay.
Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Newman and daughter
01 ceiiows r aus canea upon friends in the
village Saturday.
Dr. Clarke and family spent Sunday with
relatives in saxtons Kiver.
The Congregational church was prettily
trimmed with potted plants last Sunday for
tne Children s day exercises. The concert in
the evening was exceptionally good, the little
children doing their parts very nicely and
the music by the choir being excellent.
The quiet of Sunday morning was broken
by the most exciting runaway Aletead has
seen for a long time. As Ray Jeffs and wife
were driving around the hotel corner the bit
broke and the horse immediately started to
run up Main street. Mr. Jefts, of course, had
no means 01 controlling mm and when oppo
site A. R.Emerson's bouse Mrs. Jefts jumped
from the buggy. Mr. Jefts was thrown out
below Mr. Chandler's house after which the
horse with the remains of the buggy ran up
into Mrs. C. E. Cooke's yard, turned and
came down through the village and finally,
freeing himself from the wreck ran into the
hotel stable. Both Mr. and Mrs. Jefts were
badly shaken up and bruised but were able
to be taken home in the afternoon.
Mr. Vilas came from New York Fridav :his
sisters, Mrs. A. A Packard of Springfield and
Mrs. Banney of Fort Wayne came the first of
tne weea.
George E. Holmes was in Newport Satur
day and disposed of the team he recently
puranasea.
Mrs. Lois Prouty,who has been ill for some
time, has been much worse for the past few
uays.
Children's day was observed in the grange
osraraay aueraoon ana a-very interesting
program was presented consisting of recita
tions, music, etc.. after which ice cream and
cake and fruit were served to over 100 little
people.
The la lies of the Lancrdon and Alstead
Universalist societies will hold an ice cream
social and lawn partv at the veotrv nf the
Universalist church at Alstead on Thursday,
June 16. A cordial invitation is extended to
all. Kefreshments of ice cream and cake
will be served from 6 to 8 30 r. M Misses
Sarah A. Porter and Ella Marvin in charge,
EAST LEMPSTER.
Rev. William A. Hudson is storming in
town for a few days.
Mrs. Dexter Isham and little Robert have
returned to their home in Bellows Falls.
Silas Tandy of Washington is vim'Hntr
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oilman of Unite-. Mr.
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auu raro. r . iv. r araer ana aaugnter Of AC
worth attended church services here last Sun
day. Lorenzo D. Moody is at home carimr for a
Children's day will be observed at t.hA
Methodist church on 8nnday. June 25. at' the
usual morning hoar. It is hoped there will
be a good attendance.
Mrs. Mary Porter is now stonninv with liar
daughter, Mrs. Harry Hood.
Most of the farmers have finished plan tin a
and are now repairing the highway.
SPRINGFIELD.
LIBRARY KXTSRTAIKMBNT.
Wednesday. Thursday and Fridav of this
week, the afternoons and evenings will be
devoted to the Library entertainment at the
Opera house. Thursday evening from 6 to 9
r. x. s Colonial supper will be served.
The operetta entitled "The Merrv Milk
maids," will be given Friday evening and
promises to be very popular. The hall has
been made most attractive with handaomelv
draped booths, where the various exhibits
will be displayed.inciuding ancient and mod
ern art; one booth pleasing to the G. A. R.
wul be devoted to war relics. Amateur pho
tography will also gather onto itself much
attention and many other novelties will con
tribute to the success of the entertainment.
Lunch and also ice cream and eaka will ba
served afternoons and evenings at anv time.
There has been a generous outlay of time and
money to make this a general attraction to
the entire town from center to etrcootfer
snce, and it is earnestly hoped that the ef
forts of the ladies will be rewarded with lib
eral attendance as this is an innovation la-
amusement", and the proceed, will be da
voted to the general good. Come and help
us.
Sunday proved a delightful day for Child
ren's day, and in the morning there was a
large attendance to listen to a sermon to the
wu.4u.0u ma uuiversaust cnurca. ane
flowers were abundant and the bright and
uni'l'jr Iowa ui tut) cuiiuren were ugnienea
with expectancy, and all set off with the
dainty gowns of the little misses. There was
also a large attendance at the evening con
certs. Dr. Fairbanks of St. Johnsbury will preach
at the Congregational church next Suuday.
Schools close next week.
The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered
next Sunday at the Methodist church by Rev.
B. F. Rowland, D. D.
Mrs. S. Sherwin returned Friday evening
last alter an absence of ten weeks in Texas,
Ohio, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Mother Goose Luncheon was served Satur
day afternoon by Mrs. C. G. Richardson at
her pleeasant home and was a most charm
ing and happy entertainment.
The marriage of Miss Grace S. Wiley to
Alvah W. Lawrence occurs at the home of
the bride ot 10 a. m. today with only relatives
invited. Mr.and Mrs. Lawrence will at once
proceed to their home in Maiden, Mass.
Mrs. Marv B. Wooleon returned Fridav
from a visit with the family of Rev L.H.Cobb
iu xxbjv jora city.
Rev. O. S. Davis and Mrs. Davis are at
White River Junction.
The bankruntov law is niacins in the hands
of merchants,physicians and others announce
ments that are not always welcome ; it is
hoped, however, that the outcome may re
sult in cash payments hereafter to all who
are taking advantage of the law to make a
new start.
There will be a public exhibition ol school
work at the school hill this evening which
will be very interesting to all.
A. H. Holman has recentlv sold one-third
of the lots laid out on the Rio Vista tract and
a new road has been petitioned- This is one
of the most desiiable tracts yet thrown upon
the market.
Mr. and Mrs. Ifaiah Loveiov of Andover
were in town monaay.
Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Lawrence returned
last week from Boston.
Tbe Appetite of a Ooat
is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose stom
ach and liver are out of order. All such
should know that Dr. King's New Life Pills
the wonderful stomach and liver remedy,
gives a splendid appetite, sound digestion
and a regular bodily habit that insures per
fect health and great energy. Only 25 cents
at Pierce's Pharmacy.
WESTMINSTER.
Mrs. C. H. Bundv of Alstead is with her
daughter, Mrs. J. R. Miller for a few days.
The present drouth is one of the worst ex
perienced in this section for a number of
years. All kinds of crops are now suffering
and if rain does not come pretty soon the out
look will be gloomy indeed.
The services Sunday were appropriate to
Children's day; the church was -tastefully
trimmed and the sermon by Rev. P. F. Bar
nard, who occupied the pulpit in the absence
of Mr. DeBevoise, was in touch with the sen
timent 01 tne oay. in tne evening a concert
was given by the children nnder the direc
tion of Miss Florence Metcalf.
Charles C.Peck spent a few davs in Sprine-
field with his son, S. A. Peck, last weok.
John S.Fish and wife of Charlestown spent
Sunday with friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Pierce of Bellows Falls
were the euests of Mrs. Pierce's sister. Mrs.
J. M. Miller, Sunday.
Mrs. Jessie Starkey has returned from a
several weeks' stay in Boston ; she was ac
companied by one more girl for the Home,
making 14 in all under her care.
J. M. Miller is repairing the buildings noon
the Steams farm recently purchased by him.
CHARLESTON.
Bishop Niles, at his annual visitation, con
firmed three and baptized four.
M. H. Dodge is building a piazza to bis
house in Sunnyshire.
Mrs. Daniel Gilchrist and her son. Mr. Gil
christ, are guestB at the Barrett House.
Miss Etta Mathews left New York, Satur
day, for Glasgow, Scotland, coutemplating a
short visit.
The young ladies from Brockton, Mass..
who have stayed at the Barrett House so
many summers, are expected soon for this
season.
The Hieh School graduation comes next
Friday evenine. The graduating class num
bers mur young ladies.
A puplic meeting to arrange for the Fourth
of July celebration, was held at the town hall
last Friday evening. Mr. H. W. Bond was
chosen chairman and the meeting proceeded
to elect a standing committee of five to have
in charge the entire program tor the day.
The committee chosen consisted of tbe chair
man ex-officio, F. H. Perry, F. W. Wood, F,
. Way, J. 11. .Bradford and U. H. Thayer.
Last Friday the manager of Springfield's
crack base ball team telephoned to Ben Way
asking him to get up a team ana go over to
give the Springfields a little practice. They
promised not to beat our team very badly
and would let us score one or two, anyhow.
They are now mad as hornets became a scrub
team, gotten up in an hour's time, beat their
crack nine eight to seven, besides - giving
tnem some very mucn neeaea practice. .
A Dreadful Accident.
Monday eve as Lewis W. Allen was haul
ing gravel near the dry bridge at the north
ern part of the village, he accidentally
fell from the seat and was almost instantly
killed. According to eye-witnesees, the vic
tim leaned over to strike a cow that was feed
ing along by the road, when his horse seeing
the whip and thinking to avoid it, jumped to
one side and threw him to the ground under
the left wheel. Death must have come in
stantly. The accident is all the more sad as
the deceased left five small children.
GRAFTON.
Mrs. M. M Joy is having her house painted.
Will Stearns trom Brattleboro was in town
the first of the week.
Prof. Wilson's family is boarding at Mrs'
D. B. French's. He will come later to stay.
Mr. and Mrs. Steele, who were here last
summer, are stopping at the hotel.
Mrs. William Mason is quite sick.
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Junkins and Mrs.
Chandler from Chester were at Warren Sher
win' s Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Day and Alfred Car
penter from Bellows Falls were at Mrs. Car
penter's Sunday.
Children's day exercises at the Congrega
tional church will be held next Sunday at the
usual hour of the morning service.
J. H. Stowell is finishing a house in Wind
ham.
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Chamberlin from
Townshend were at V. A. Wilbur's Sunday.
S. T. Leonard is spending the week in
Keene with his brother John, who is stricken
with paralysis.
Miss Nellie White it visiting her sister.
Mrs. Orrin Kingsbury.
Grafton W. C. T. V. met with Mrs. W. K.
L. Walker June 2d at 3 r. and passed reso
lutions on the death of Sister Loeron Stiles,
and elected the following delegates to repre
sent the union at the county conventioe to be
held at Jamaica June 19 and 16 : Mrs. Shep
ardson, Mrs. M. F. Walker, Mrs. W. E. L.
Walker, and Bev. J. it- uaakins.
In Cambridgenort. Jane S. Mrs. John Ober.
aged S3 yeara.
Talking of
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