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r 10 THE VERMONT PHCENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1900. Glorious CLEVELAND Purest and greatest in strength CLEVELAND BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK BELLOWS FALLS. .Memorial Observance. Sermon Sunday by ltrv. I. I.. San font Adrircii In the Opera Ilotiae Uy Ilcv. Albert Hammatt Kxerclaei by the School!. Memorial services were held at, the opera house Sunday afternoon, Hon. A. !N. Swain presiding. Kev. J. H. Reld read from the Scripture and Kev. F. W. Lewis offered prayer. Rev. D. L. San ford delivered a very Interesting address. In commencing he spoke of the Impres sions he received in a visit to the National cemetery at Arlington, and gave so vivid a picture of it as to bring it freshly before the minds of all who had ever been there. He spoke of the causes which led to the Civil war, and of our brave soldiers and of their part in It. Music was furnished by a chorus under the leadership of Frof. Riggs, with Mrs. Ilarry C. Elliot as accompanist. Wednesday, Memorial day, the proces sion left the square a few moments after 2 for the cemetery, where the Memorial services were held by E. H. Stoughton post, Q. A. R., and the Woman's Relief corps. Immediately upon the return to the square the exercises were held In the opera house, H. D. Ryder, president of the day, presiding. Rev. Albert Hammatt delivered the address, lie said he was young at the time of "the war" and re membered distinctly only three things in connection with it: Seing some soldiers come home, sending some articles with his only dollar to the soldiers and getting a letter from the soldier who received them, and being dismissed from school for a holiday the day the news came of the surrender of Lee. He spoke of the new territory acquired by the United States, and what is to be done with it, saying that we should stand loyally by whoever is president. He said it was not the men alone who worked and suffered In the War of the Rebellion but the women left at home, who did so much to add to the com fort of the soldiers, and watched and waited. A chorus of children, drilled by Miss uacKson, sang, a nag drill by 10 girls, with Rowe Wales as captain, was much enjoyed. The exactness and promptness of all their movements showed them to have been carefully drilled, for which credit is due Miss Elmeudorf. The opera house was filled and the audience was attentive and enthusiastic. The Bellows Falls band furnished music in the opera house, and also in the nrocession. which was not as long as in some former years, escort uuly was performed by Division No. 2, Ancient Order Hibernians. Many of the members of the Grand Army occupied carriages, while those who were able marched. These were followed by Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias and Canton Skitchawaug, I. O. O. F. Many business houses and private residences were decorated in honor of the day, and nearly all places of business were closed. The usual Memorial exercises were held in the various schools Tuesday afternoon, the graded schools In each building unit ing. The programs consisted of music and recitations by the children, and patriotic speeches. The graded schools from the High school building met In the vestry of the Congregational church, the addresses being delivered by Rev. J. II. Reidand W. C. Belknap. Hon. A. N. Swain spoke in the High school, Capt. Wm. H. Taylor in Building No. 4., Rev. E. E. Marggraf In No. 3. Jleconeecrnllon of St. Jnmee Church In Arlington. An event which has a local Interest oc curred in Arlington Tuesday. It was the reconsecratlon of the new chancel in the recently rebuilt interior of St. James Epis copal church, the expense of the repairs and chancel having been borne by Horace W. Thompson of this place in memory of his late wife. Mrs. Thompson was a na tive of Arlington and for many years a member of St. James, and during the past year Mr. Thompson has been having the interior practically rebuilt as a memorial to her. The work has been done under the supervision and advice of Rev. Charles S. Hale of Claremont, a former rector of St. James, and also of Immanuel church here, of which Mrs. Thompson was a mem ber at the time of her death. The work has been done In a very thorough and ar tistic manner and Mr. Thompson has tak en a deep Interest In its progress, having been to Arlington a number of times while it was being done. The work was com pleted last winter but the service of recon tecration was not held until this week be cause of the desire of many of the present and former members of the church to be present, who could only be there during the summer. The church Is one of the oldest in the state, the parish itself dat ing back to 1704, being the first organized Episcopal parish In Vermont, the and sec ond of any denomination in the state, one having been organized in Bennington two years earlier by the Congregational society. Bishop Hall had charge of the services Tuesday and the sermon was by Rev. Gemont Graves of Burlington, a former rector. A large number of clergymen from various places were present, as was also Mr. Thompson, Wallace's circus and royal Roman hippo drome are exhibiting here today, and the usual crowds from surrounding towns are here to take in the great shows. Claim Not Sustained. Nelectmeit Ilefiiiefl to Ittcreae the Ap praisal of the llellowa Knlle Canal Company. An Interesting hearing has been in pro gress before the selectmen of Walpole recently pertaining to what amount of valuation should be placed upon the water power of the Connecticut river at this place, for the purpose of taxation. The Bellows Falls Canal company, which owns the power, has, until last year, paid to the town of Walpole on a basis of $50,000, and last year it was increased tn $100,000. A. F. Nlms of North Walpole claims that this figure is not large enough and agitated the matter, making the wild statement that "It should be taxed for a million." The selectmen gave a hearing to all par ties last week, and each were represented by able counsel. It was held in the hall over the engine house across the river. The fact was brought out that In addi tion to the $100,000 which the company were paying upon to New Hampshire, they were paying to the town of Rockingham, on this side, upon a basis of $12,"),000 for the power, and $50,000 other real estate and improvements, making a total this side of $175,000. The canal and all its appliances, buildings, head gates, etc., are on this side of the river in Vermont, while the river itself is in New Hampshire. The claim to a higher rating in New Hampshire was not sustained, and the selectmen refused to increase the appraisal. The hearing brought out a number of In teresting points of the law regarding boundaries between the states in olden, as well as in modern times. Preparations for the Fourth. Work is progressing somewhat slowly in clearing up the grounds at the north end of the village where the principal exercises of the Fourth of July celebration are to be held, but they will be ready by that time. Arrangements are rapidly being completed for the various features of the day. The committee upon the parade of the horribles is John E. Dcunison, James E. Byrne and Will E. Conway. Trlzes are offered of $25, $15 and $10. The committee upon iloats are George B. Wheeler, George R. Wales, J. J. Fenton, D. L. Dunham and A. Ij. Field, with prizes of the same amounts as above named. A unique fea ture for this place is to be a monster coach ing parade, the committee of which Is Hon. T. Nelson Hastings, Col. Geo. W. nooker, N. G. Williams, E. G. Osgood, Miss Josie Derby and Mrs. C..E. Howard. The prizes In this event arc $15, $10 and $5, and en tries from all surrounding towns are asked. The committee upon the bicycle detach ment of the parade is J. H. Blakely, Law rence Cannon and C. T. Sherwin, In which prizes of $5, $3 and $2 are to be given. In the tournament of the firemen, prizes are offered of $1C0, $50 and $25. The local members of the tire department are working to get as large a number of entries as possible from the departments of other places. The celebration is being enthusiastically taken hold ef by all classes, and the committees are making good pro gress In all the departments. The decision of Brattleboro to come up and join us has added zest to the affair and gives much pleasure. A'eiv Trafllc Arrangement. The new traffic arrangement between the Boston & Maine railroad and the Central Vermont, taking effect June 25, whereby through freights are run by each road over theotber'8 iron between White River Junc tion and Windsor, and between Windsor and South Vernon, Is not one which will materially affect the train men located here. The Boston & Maine are not able to complete their double track between Springfield and Claremont Junction in sea son to be used by the mountain trains when first put on this year, but they will use It as far as North Cbarlestown only for a time. The Boston tfc Maine has ar ranged with the Springfield electric rail road to allow the extension of the electric road from Springfield Station to Charles town along the west side of their tracks, so that all freight can be transferred at Cbarlestown and the Springfield station given up. When this is done the line from Cheshire bridge to Charlestown, now used for passenger traffic only, is to be discon tinued, the passenger cars coming via the old station, thus lessening the operating expenses and having considerable less track. Owing to the present work upon the double tracks this new line cannot be put in at ence, but will be done a little later. Body of Annul Flnlayaon Itecovrreil. The body of Angus Flnlayson, the young man who has been missing since April 27, was found floating in the canal near th racks of the John Robertson & Son paper mill last Friday. The body showed no marks, or indications of foul play, as had been hinted at, and it is prob able he fell from the Rutland bridge across the canal on his return from North Wal pole that night. Brief funeral services were held under direction of Rev. John H. Reld, and the burial was in Oak Hill cem etery. The outside of the Congregational church building is being painted this week, the combination of colors being much lighter than of the last few years. The sidewalks on the south side of School street along its entire length have been newly concreted during the past week by Contractor T. B. B&rtlett of Claremont. Cleveland's Baking Powder improves the flavor and adds to the healthf ulness of the food. There arc imitation talking powders, sold cheap, by many grocers. They arc made from alum, a poisonr ous.drug, which renders the food injurious to health. F. A. Bollcs is executor of the will of the late William O'Brien. Rev. C. R. B. Dodge returned from his trip to his old home in Nova Scotia Mon day. Mrs. Solon N. Alexander has this week gone to Kansas for a short visit, stopping at various points in Missouri and Ohio. Goodly delegations from Bellows Falls attended the annual field day exercises at Vermont Academy last Friday afternoon. John H. Chlpman has been at his home here the past two weeks. He was seriously ill during the first week, but is Improving rapidly now. Three men were arrested Sunday night for disturbing the peace and each were fined $5 and costs Monday morning. They were Charles McDennott of Saxtons River and Ed. Keane and Zeb Fountain, who re side in this village. Dr. Hazelton of Springfield comes here to locate permanently Monday of next week. He has secured rooms at Mrs. Lydia Blood's on Atkinson street, and he and Mrs. Hazelton will take their meals at ono of the hotels for the present. The notices for the Democratic town caucus have been posted this week. It is to be held In Banquet hall next Tuesday evening at 7:30, and delegates are to be elected to the state and district conven tions, which are to be held In Montpelier, June 14. The Illness of C. L. Barber still contin ues to be a source of much anxiety to his many friends. Saturday he was decidedly worse, and Monday another consultation was held, an eminent specialist coining up from Boston and discussing it with Drs. Miner and Allbee. Ills condition is con sidered critical. The attractions of Barber's park are al ready being appreciated by people from a distance. A portion of it has been leased for a week commencing Tuesday, June M, to be used as an Adventist camp meeting. The cars are to be running to there on th.it date. The iron work for the new bridge just beyond there has arrived this week and is being put in place. A large number of officers and members of Holy Cross Commandery, Knlchts Templar, went to Springfield Wednesday, where the commandery acted as escort for Jarvls post, G. A. R., during the afternoon Memorial day exercises. Hon. A. P. Chllds of Bennington was the orator of the day, and he and his wife sang a duet very acceptably previous to the address in the town hall. Mrs. Margaret Tierce, the mother of John J. and Garrett Pierce, and a woman widely known here, died at the home of Garrett Pierce last Thursday. She return ed the day before from the retreat at Brat tleboro where she had been the most of the time since the death of her son, John J. The funeral was attended from St. Charles church, of which she was a member, Sat urday morning. The large drive of logs which is to go past here, has been arriving slowly the past week, and perhaps 100,000 feet are already in the boom. None have passed over the falls. A few scattering ones from the In ternational company's supply in the boom here, broke away during the high water two weeks ago and went down, but were caught at Holyoke and will be used there. The number was smaller than at first sup posed. At the commencement exercises of the High school this year the address is to be given by Prof. Adams of Dartmouth col lege. The exercises will be held in the opera house Thursday evening, June 21. The graduating class this year numbers 22, while last year's class was 25, they being the two largest classes ever graduated here. The baccalaureate sermon will be given the Sunday evening previous by Rev. Albert Hammatt. The family of Charles H. Sawyer, ac companied by Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Wilder, jr., left town this week and have taken up their permanent residence in Newton Cen tre, Mass., where Mr. Wilder h&s bought a t Bo Merciful, to Your Horse Look particularly to the comfort of bU feet they tear Ibe brunt ol all bis work and if hardened, con trrcled or split, they mi an pain to the animal and loss lo you. Labaree's Liniment not only keeps the foot In perfect condition, but relieves Ibe worst rases of foot trouble and cures when curable, an, no-cenli and SI bottlea. Labiree Veterinary Jlcdlclne Co, Bellows Falls, Vt. Boston Office, 17 Batterj march, St. II ill residence. The families have been closely Identified with the social life of Bellows Falls for a long term of years, and the de cision not to return here to live is one which calls expressions of regret from all who knew them. They will spend a por tion of the summer at their Sunapee lake cottage as usual. Mrs. Hetty R. Green came to Bellows Falls Saturday and will spend the most of the season here. She is stopping for the present at Towns hotel, but expects her liusband and daughter Monday or Tuesday of next week, and they will then occupy the family residenco on Church street, which has been closed for the past two years. She says when she came to Bel lows Falls last December she brought a portion of their furniture from their Ho boken home, and now has brought the rest of It, and they will again consider this their permanent home summers. SAXTONS RIVEIt. Mrs. Parker, the dress maker, is again at her rooms In Ftost's block. Clarence Coleman has been ill since the children's entertainment last week. The Congregational pastor was called to attend the funeral of Mr. Jeffs of Grafton Wednesday. The yoiiBg people both of the Baptist and Congregational churches served ice cream on the church lawns Memorial day. Mr. and Mrs. Xeill and children arrived on Wednesday at the Bancroft summer house. They p!an to spend much of the summer here. Since the observance of Memorial day a year ago, three vUe-ans of the Grand Army have been mustered out, namely: Dr. E. H. Pettinclll, Mr. Patton Ober and Mr. Cunningham. Several delegates from our churches were in attendance upon the inspiring convention at Cambridgeport Tuesday afternoon and evening. Rev. Mr. Alex ander's address in the evening was timely and most admirable. The Memorial services were largely at tended Wednesday morning. The proces sion formed about nine o'clock on Main street and proceeded under the escort of the Vermont Academy cadets to the ceme tery. The village band headed the proces sion, discoursing excellent music The grand army men in attendance, observed their impressive ritual. Flowers were laid by children's hands upon the several soldiers' graves. This done, the procession and the crowd In attendance passed to Odd Fellows hall. Mr. Locke presided at the hall. Rev. Mr. Houghton served as chaplain. The large chorus choirs were In charge of Mr. Kimball. Miss DeboraCory gave two fine readings. The address was by Rev. Mr. Dodge of Bellows Falls. All the services were of a high order and much appreciated by the large audience. WESTMINSTER WEST. Appropriate .Memorial I'.ierclari. The Memorial exercises on Sunday were largely attendeJ, the church being filled with a larger audience than has been seen there for a long time. A goodly number of the members of Greenwood post and of the Relief corps came from Putney and Dummerston. The service in the church was suited to the occasion. At the close a procession was formed and the graves of soldiers In the cemetery were decorated. The members of the post and the Relief corps to the number of more than 50 were given a lunch at the residence of Dea. A. T. Ranney, after which they proceeded to East Putney for further service there In the afternoon. This Is the first Sunday observance which has occurred here, and our people were very much pleased by the full attendance of veterans and people of the community. The church was hand somsly decorated with flags, flowers, ever green, potted plants, etc. Everyone con nected with the enterprise is to be congrat ulated for its success. The school children of the parish with their teachers, Misses Lewis and Whitney, went to Westminster at the invitation of Superintendent Maynard to join in the Memorial exercises there in which the schools of the town united under his direc tion. Where Are the Caterpillar! What has happened to the tent cater pillars which have been so numerous along the highways at this season for several years? Between here and Saxtons River only three or four were seen during a drive one day this week, where last year and the year before there were hundreds, if not thousands, a single cherry tree con taining more nests then In many cases than are to be seen on the whole route now. Between here and Putney on both roads only one nest was noticed Memorial day. What nests there are seem small and thinly Inhabited. What has become of them? Did birds devour them last sea son? Was the weather unfavorable for the developing of eggs? Did the winter destroy the vitality of the eggs, or was it the freeze of May 10 and 11 after the worms had come out, and did It destroy them so completely? This seems most probable, and if so It has rid us for the present of a great pest, and if true also of the forest tent caterpillar, that freeze which seemed untimely was a great benefit. There have been heavy frosts for several nights in succession during the past week, mercury going down to 32 or below In some places. The damage, apparently, is not great, as little that has been planted was up. In several cases tomato plants left out and not covered were cut down. Summer squashes, beans and asparagus were also Injured in some gardens. Nothing further has been learned at this writing from Coatsacoalcos in regard to the death of Mrs.Piddock nor the Illness of her husband. It is understood that tele grams sent have not been answered for some days. Letters are expected soon. GRAFTON. Mrs. Iiowker has gone to Dorchester, Mass. Miss Ella Dwinell Is at home again after a two weeks' visit in Xcw York city. Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Morse and daughter return to their home in Kansas this week, Mrs. J. L. Wyman of Keene, X. H., recently visited her cousin, Mrs. Hamil ton. Mrs. Helen Hamilton, after spending a week at her home here, has returned to Dublin, X. H. Mrs. and Mrs. W. J. Sherwin returned on Tuesday from a visit in Amherst and Holyoke, Mass. John Greene and son, Albert, of Mecban icville, X. Y., have recently spent a few days at Phelps's Hotel. James Sherwin has returned from Springfield, Mass., where he spent the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Osgood. Dr. Zeller has returned to Kansas City, leaving his wife and son here for the sum mer with her mother, Mrs. Geo. Whltcomb. Umbrella and Parasols Just examine our 9S cent um brellas and see if you don't think them worth Si. 50. Babies Bonnets, Cloaks, Shawls, Short Dresses and Slips. Linen, Duck and Crash Dress Skirts fromcjS cents to $5. Bicycle Skirts $1.90, S3.69, $1.90, $0.75 Gloves and Mitts Wont you ask to see our wrappers at 87 cents and 1.35? Next Week Bargain Day June 6 and 7 I will give a night lamp with every purchase of $z or over only one lamp to a person. C. H. SHEPARDSQN. Bargain Days Which our customers will not soon forget. We herewith announce values that should fill our store to overflowing Chance After Chance to Save Money. Opportunity after opportunity to huy trustworthy, seasonable merchandise way below regular prices. Do not lose sight of the fact that our bargains are truth fully described. $10 Suits at $6 and $7 to Close $12 Suits at $9 and $10 to Close $15 Suits at $12 and $13,50 to Close Clothing of no uncertain quality. Every garment made of warrantable and wearable fabrics. No shoddy and no regrets. Style and fit assured and money saved in the bargain. That's what you can gBt here. E. E. PERRY. CLOTHIER. HATTER. PV v shall place on sale to morrow, Jlne 2, Two Hun dred Lawn Wrappers, 75, $1. All sizes and colors. M ade by a maker lhat slands second to none. If yott are looking for a bargain now is yozir hme. Over 30 different . styles of shirt waists to select from, 48 cents to $3 each. Largest line ever shoivn in town. STARKE Y & CO. HATTERS AND FURNISHERS. HOOKER BLOCK. WILLIAMBVUiTjE. Patriotic .Memorial Kierclten. Friday afternoon of last week was de voted by our village school to patriotic reci tations and other exercises Including an address to the school by D. A. Mullett, a member of Blrchard post, G. A. R. After these exercises the school, and some others, marched to the cemetery and decorated the soldiers' graves. Memorial Sunday was observed by a union meeting at the Methodist church in the morning at which Rev. F. S. BIckford of South Newfane gave a very able and Interesting address, treating largely of the duty of our govern ment to adopt the golden rule in the man agement of Its new possessions. At the evening meeting at tho Universallst church the subject, "Loyalty to Country," was very interestingly presented in an address by Rev. D. A. Ball, Revs. BIckford and Estabrook and others taking part in the exercises. A feature which added much to the in terest of both services was the singing by a double male quartet consisting of S. H. Morse, Frank Fisher, C. K. Stedman, Dana Stedman, Rev. A.. A. Estabrook and Arthur Robblns, representing the Baptist. Universallst and Methodist choirs, and George L. and Fred Gilbert of Brattleboro. A very large audience was in attendance at each service. Memorial day was not ob served locally, some of our people, how ever, attending exercises at other places. Miss Maud Cooley of North Adams, Mass., is visiting Wllliamsville relatives. The following are the officers of the Jun lor Epworth league for the next six months : President, Willie Hazelton j vice presidents. Sewall Hovey, Florence Laielle, Stella i Morse, Adelbert Pierce; secretary, Minnie Hescock; treasurer, Samuel Merrifleld. The superintendent, Mrs. A. A. Esta brook, has appointed as her assistants Ber tha Manchester and Mabel Pierce. George T. Manchester and family will spend the month of June at their former home, Fair Haven, this state. Mr. Man chester has thn innnlnlm.nl nt ..n.ni J enumerator for a portion of the adjoining F' Wnlte. who owns the saw-mill near Wllliamsville station, had a narrow escape from a very serious, If not a fatal, injury last week. While adjusting a belt under the mill he was caught and drawn up to a pulley, where he was roughly han dled by the revolving belt till the engineer, who fortunately saw the accident, was able to stop the engine. Mr. White is at the mill this week, but it "will be some time be fore he will be as good as new. National Guard Appointment. Col. J. Gray Estey has appointed Her bert M. Bullett of St. Albans the regimen tal quartermaster sergeant, appointment to date from Jan. 1, 1000. Mr. Bullett has held the office of quartermaster sergeant of Company B. DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU? If not, drink Oraln-O-made from pure Brains. A lady writes! "The Bret time I made QralnO 1 did not like It but after using it for one week nothing would Induce me to go back to coffee." It nourishes and feeds the system. The children can drink It freely with great benefit. It la the strengthening substance of pure grains. Get a package today from your grocer, follow the di rections In making It and you wulharea delicious fM healthful table beverage for old and young. ScentsandlScenta. i