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THE BETHEL COURIER, DECEMBER 11, 1913 16 Randolph Continued. on edge a little but the rest of the help couldn't have enjoyed a crate of better. The Gift uying if Mrs. Harriet P. (Blaisdell), wife of Simon L.

Horner, died Friday in Somerville, from tuberculosis of the bowels after an illness of several years' duration. She was a sister of Mrs. F. H. Ketchum, who had helped to care for her a great deal of the time in the last year and was with her when the end came.

She left a brother, C. F. Blaisdell, in White River Junction, and is survived Here eason is 'Jmmm ire by her husband and six children. Hert The Great American Hen. You may praise the shrill canary Or in rapture you may hark When the nightingale is singing Or the mellow meadow lark; But the song that sounds the sweetest In the ears of business men Is the cackle, cackle, cackle Of the thrifty little hen.

Tis no operatic trilling From her feathered throat she sends. But in notes more truly golden She's declaring dividends; And much more than any eagle That was ever seen or heard She doth represent this nation As the emblematic bird. So in poultry shows we laud her; Our respects unto her pay. Hoping in this eggless season She will condescend to lay. To her claws all sorts of ribbons Have in streams of honor flowed.

And our idol we're forgiving For her running 'cross the road. Every Stock in this Xm as Store is in Complete Readiness for Your Gift Choosing. AMicLs i mp Early Selections are Now Being Hade. You loss is deeply felt in the family circle, especially by the who had been her constant companion and, devoted nurse. She was a native of Cornish, N.

and her age was 56. The funeral was held Sunday at the house, 43, Beacon street, Somerville, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. There is one case of diphtheria in the State Industrial school at Vergennes, in which Miss Mildred Goodwin is teaching. The patient, a girl, is in quarantine at the Proctor dormitory and no. further spread of the disease is anticipated.

The Proctor cottage is a model institution and WANTED F0RSALE, ETC. Cat flowers of quality for all occasions, ae tf Totman the Florist. Maple syrup wanted at the Randolph Sugar Market, ae tf Wanted: To buy 1500 cords of peeled poplar wood for immediate shipment. Geo. A.

Chedel, Randolph, Vt. ae 8w For Sale: My home place in Bethel Gilead, also part of the Thomas R. Neff farm; 8 tons hay in barn offered at 15 ton. 3w ae A. B.

Brown. For Sale: The John Bean place of 26 acres, buildings and three-quarters of mile from depot. Inquire of D. D- Howe. ae tf Wanted: Man and his wife to work on farm through the winter.

Answer at once and address care of Herald office, Randolph, ae tf All retail trade is done at our store now. Corner Main St. and Merchants Row, Tel. no. 35-2.

ae tf H. M. Totman, Florist. Wanted: For Christmas, dressed turkeys, chickens, ducks and geese. Must be delivered Dec.

19. Call for prices. 2w ae Jerd Bros. ForSale: Blue ribbon White Wyandotte cockerels at reasonable prices, also dressed poultry delivered on short notice, also fresh eggs, ae H. W.

Holden. One 4J h. p. gasolene engine, 87; one 6 h. p.

engine, 124. These are high grade engines. Will burn either gasolene or kerosene. ae tf C. H.

Taft, South Royalton. Wanted: Ten girls in knitting room. Girls now employed earn from six to fourteen dollars per week. Apply at once to Vermont Hosiery Machinery Northfield, Vt. 3w ae Are Invited to Come Often and Linger Long.

Ernest Cardell. of Boston was at Mrs. Eliza Banister's Saturday. Mrs. A.

C. Templeton -was in Stock-bridge Tuesday and Wednesday. I there seems to be no reason for diphtheria Christmas Sale of ReadytoWear Garments WHAT IS MORE SENSIBLE? Coats, Suits, Kimonas, Sweaters, Furs in Coats, Muffs and Scarfs, Children's Sets; Silk Petticoats. The Staple Gifts Abound here, such as blankets, bed spreads, bed puffs, white aprons, bath robe blankets, Crib blankets, gloves in wool, silk, kid and fur lined. developing from school conditions.

Superintendent Barss says the children sent to the institution have neither inherited good constitutions nor have they had the nourishment and care necessary to strengthen frail rickety bodies. At the state institution they improve with Fred Jerd was in Newport, N. over Sunday as the guest of Fred Fairbanks. Mr. and Mrs.

J. Madison Ballon were the over-Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Briggs. W.

R. Sargent started Tuesday on a business trip to New York and Blooming-dale, N. from which he to return tomorrow. Wool Dress Goods, Silks and Satins Are choice gifts for" a lady. It's easy to choose from this large stock of colors and qualities.

Xmas Gifts in Fancy Boxes Really useful and practical gifts, such as men's and hose, neck scarfs, coat hangers toilet sets, staple jewelry like cuff links, pins, hand bags, purses, traveling sets, laundry bags, jewel cases, collar boxes. A CHRISTMAS SALE OF FOOTWEAR. Such high grade shoes as QUEEN QUALITY for ladies, or REGAL shoes for men cannot fail to please. Hundreds of Dainty Pieces of Neckwear for my lady, many in fancy boxes, all at popular prices, no charge for John L. Moses has.

had a touch of bronchial pneumonia, from which he has so far recovered that he was able to sit up again yesterday. Mrs. J. H. Lamson and her daughter, Mary, leave today to pass the winter in Jacksonville, and will make the journey from New York by boat.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bagley had Mrs. Bagley's mother, Mrs. E.

H. Dana, and little granddaughter from Middlesex, with them from Friday to Sunday. Misses Ruth and Florence Smith, daughters of Fred H. Smith, went back to West Somerville, after a fortnight's stay with their relatives in Ran-; dolph. .7,,,.

Willard Gay has been having a month's illness from bronchitis but is so much better that be is again able to sit up. His son-in-law, Dr. E. O. Blanchard, has been confined to the bed for a few days by a severe attack of rheumatism.

Elmer Sault has succeeded Charles Morris of Vergennes in C. R. Steele's barber sjiop, and Mr. Morris left Monday for Marlboro, to stay a few days with a brother there. He will then pro ONLY 1 ISAFE 1W5YI SLIPPERS Are a popular1 gift and this store offers an immense assortment for men, women and children, beauty, good food, proper clothing, plenty of sleep, outdoor life and regular habits, but for all tfiat they remain more susceptible to the attacks of disease, than more favored boys and girls.

The old law of the survival of the fittest ias not been repealed and never will be. Mrs. Addie (Wyman), wife of Frank Fuller of Chelsea East Hill, died Monday at the sanatorium after a very serious operation for. cancer performed Tuesday, the 2nd inst. Two years ago she was at the sanatorium to be operated upoafor cancer and a recurrence of the disease, deeper seated than before, caused her to be brought in an auto Nov.

30 for a second recourse to surgery as the only means of relief for a painful and almost hopeless condition. Fuller, who was 52 years itof was a daughter of the late Cyrus Wyman and is survived by her husband, her mother and two brothers, Leon, a barber 'in Rochester village, and Fred, who lives on a farm in West Rochester. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller had always lived in Rochester until they removed to Chelsea a few years ago.

The body lay in the undertaking rooms of A. F. Lamb until yesterday, when it was taken to Rochester for the funeral service and interment. The body of Henry Ford was brought here Tuesday from Dorchester, by his stepson, Dr. William S.

Wilson, and taken to the West Brookfield cemetery for burial. As a boy Mr. Ford lived at John Spear's in Braintree and later in the family of Elder Baldwin, with whose two sons, the late F. Wayland and Henry Baldwin, he enlisted for the Civil war in Company 12th Vermont regiment. In that same company also was the late Hiram A.

Huse of Montpelier. After the war Mr. Ford made his home in this section for a few years and in that time was a member of the old Cornet band. In 1869 he went to Boston, and had ever since resided in the vicinity of that city. See our 'Comfy Handkerchiefs the Most i Popular Gift Several hundred of the most attractive handkerchiefs we have ever seen, nearly entire lot all pure linen, some with exquisite embroidery in white and colors.

comfort and economy combined, line." LINENS ceed to Altamonte Springs, where he has a place for the winter in the Alta A Few Attractive Dolls For the little "Hug me Kiddie" unbreakable cupvds and teddy doll and muff sets. The ideal Xmas gift, always needed. Rich table Jinen by the yard with napkins to match. Linen sets ready for use, beautiful towels, scarfs, trays and table mats. There is only one safe way to conserve your income.

Deposit it when received in a strong, reliable bank and make your payments by check. You can then tell at any time just where your money has gone and every check you issue becomes a receipt. This bank places at the command of depositors many facilities which contribute to the safety of their funds. monte House. Henry Kemp, for many years a resident of this town, died of organic heart disease Saturday, Nov.

29, in Rochester, where he had been living for the last three or four years. He was 78 years of age and is survived by his wife; two daughters, Make Your Selections Early. Leave in Our Care if You Choose. Mrs. Frances Gilson of Rochester and Mrs.

C. E. Brewster of Dewey's Mills; and by five sons, Herbert of North Troy, Walter, Clarence, Oscar and Arthur of Rochester. The remains were brought BELL BROTHERS, Ran dol ph Ve on to the Braintree Branch cemetery for in terment the 2nd inst. Bank, He had long been afflicted with shaking Randolph National Randolph, Vermont.

The wind of Monday night piled the nve or six mcnes oi snow scattered over the ground into more formidable drifts than are often seen in the dead of winter, i Roads were bare in some places Tuesday and nearly impassable from the depth of YET IS snow in others. C. H. Holman, carrier THERE The Gift Maker's! mM on Rural Route 3, had to wait for a track to be shoveled at West Brookfield before he could proceed. Elmer Montgomery, on Route 2, left the road and drove a through the lots to cross Braintree Hill and W.

E. Rand, on Route 1, did not find it altogether ideal traveling. We are overstocked with airy Dr. H. H.

Hayward exhibited at the Connecticut Valley Poultry show in Bellows Falls last week two Buff Wyan dotte cockerels that carried off both first, and second prizes and had everything Hopelessly beaten in their class. Dr. palsy. For the last five or six years it had made him practically helpless. He left a wife, to whom he was married about 1( years ago, and a sister, Mrs.

Chloe Smith of Boston. He was an uncle of Mrs. J. H. Lamson and a schoolmate and life-long friend of Lyman Hutchinson.

Mr. Ford had reached the age of 66 years. Our Christmas price list now ready. Send a postal for it. Better equipped than ever to handle your business.

2w ae Totman the Florist, Randolph, Vt. Wanted: A bright young man; as clerk in general store. Must be temperate and reliable. None others need apply. References required, ae tf C.

E. Billings, Quechee, Vt. N. E. Tel.

47-3 I am offering Browning King Co's. 25.00, 10.00 and 50.00 made to order suits for 15.00, $20.00 and 25.00, Among these goods are many of the finest goods in the world. Come in and see them. 2w ae J. E.

Jerd, Scott block, People's Phone. To Keep Arms Out of Ulster.1 The British cabinet has prohibited the importation of arms into Ireland, a step intended to repress the warlike attitude of Ulster, which opposes home: rule, Firetrap in South Boston. Twenty-eight men lost their lives in a fire in the Arcadia hotel, a cheap lodging house in the South End of Boston last week. It was a firetrap. Constipation Poisons You.

If you are constipated, your entire Hayward has some superior birds in his flock which he will enter at the shows to Only one week more in which to have your photos taken and have them finished for Christmas. Please everyone this year and give them your photo, they are the easiest and best kind of presents. And we still have a fine assortment of -attractive mounts and folders. TINTED VIEWS Ready to frame, and also a fine lot of tinted view calendars. Also Christmas Postcards, Greeting Booklets, Calendar Pads, Photograph Albums and Frames of all sizes and shapes.

"ENLARGED PICTURES is still "time for enlarged pictures made from your own 'films or plates. All mail orders in any line carefully filled. Write or telephone to butter and will sell and deliver on our regular order team route for --v 35c Per Pound Best, high grade, extra quality butter. Save '3 to 5 a pound from high cost of living. Great Opportunity My new and fine line of Holiday Goods, full of the choicest selections for the Christmas Trade, is now ready for the inspection and approval of all who know a good thing when they see it.

MyDstock is generous in variety and includes only goods of approved worth and superiority. My i very Treasonable prices wilf delight you. Joslyn, the Jeweler be held before long in Montpelier and St. Albans. G.

P. Lamson exhibited at Bellows Falls a ringlet cockerel, Barred Plymouth Rock, but the young rooster was too undeveloped to win a prize. Besides the awards of the Connecticut Valley association, Dr. Hayward received also the special shape and color prizes offered at the Bellows Falls show of the American Buff Wyandotte club. Sargent, Osgood Roundy shipped not long ago a lot of governor pulleys 4o the Vermont Farm Machine company in Bellows Falls, part of the shipment being designed for California.

In packing the goods P. G. Hulbert and Howard Smith-ers, two employes of Osgood Roundy. placed in the California consignment a note to the effect that if the pulleys worked all right a couple of oranges would be considered a suitable recognition of the fact. A few days ago there arrived at the foundry a small withered lemon with the explanation, "We didn't have but one." This gift of fruit has set the teeth of the two involved Half Century Store I PATCH'S STUDIO, Randolph, Vermont Get your gasolene here, 18c a gallon.

PS. system is poisoned by the waste matter Vermont kept in the body serious results often follow. Use Dr. King's New Life tills and you will soon get rid of constipation. headache and other troubles.

25c. at Randolph, Vermont. Druggists or by mail. H. K.

Bucklen Philadelphia and St. Louis. Useful Christmas Gifts eo In your Christmas giving this year. If you wish to please the men give them something useful, something they can wear. Husband, Father, Brother or Son.

Let us help you to pick the gift he would choose for himself. 1 1 Men's Suits $6-00 to $25.00 Men's Overcoats $6.00 to $25.00 Men's Plush and Fur Lined Overcoats, $15 to $50.00 Gordon Ferguson Fur Coats, $15.00 to $100.00 Boys' and Children's Suits and Overcoats, $2.50 to $7.00 Combination Sets, Tie and Hose to match, 50c and $1 Neckwear 25c, 50c, 75c Mufflers 25c, 50c, 75c, $1 Suspenders 25c and 50c Handkerchiefs 5c, 10c, 15c, 25c, 50c Hosiery, cotton, wool and silk, 25c, 50c Umbrellas and Canes 25c to $2.50 Folding Suitcase Umbrellas $1.50 Warm Gloves and Mittens. to $4 Cloth Caps 25c, 50c, Si-Fur $2,50, $3 up to $6 RIGHT STYLES UNEXCELLED VARIETY RIGHT PRICES House Coats, attractive $5 $7.50 Men's and Young Men's Suits, $5 to $20 Lanpher Fur Coats, none better, $18 to $100 Ilose with Tie to match, boxed, 50c, $1 Hose, tie, handkerchief to match, 75c, $1, $1.50 Men's Bath Robee, $3f $3.50, $4, $4.50, $5 up Men's and Boys' AH Wool Mackinaws. Cuff links, tie pin and holder to match, 75c, $1 Fur Lined Gloves and Mittens, $2 to $5 Men's Cloth and Fur Caps, 50c to $5 Slippers of all kinds and in all sizes. Warm Overshoes and Rubbers of all kinds.

White and Fancy Vests, $1 to $3 Men's and Boyb Jersey Sweaters $1 and $1.50 Underwear for every member of the family. Children's and Boys Overcoats, $2.50 to $15 Boys' Knickerbocker Suite, $2.50 to $7.50 Fancy and White Shirts, 50c to $1.50 Elose Supporters and Arm Bands prettily boxed Men's latest style Mu filers, $1, $1.35 Suspenders, best kinds in holiday boxes. Suspenders and Garters to ma'ch, 50c Oufl; Links, many in boxes, 25c to $1 Suit Cases and Bajrs, we are headquarters. Stationery in very attractive boxes. Umbrella, good variety folding styles.

Tie some in boxes, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c Fur Lined Coats, $25 to $50 Sweaters, best lin in ton. I Men's and Women's folding- Suit Hangers, 50c Fur Collar Chinchilla Overcoats, $25 Flannel Shirts, Niht Robes, Pajamas, Fancy I Scarf PiDS, just received. 25c, 35c, 50c, 75ce $1 Wool and Cotton Blankets and Puffs. "Ribbons, Linen Pieces, Etc. Purses for change and bills, 25c to $1.25 JFINEST AND LARGEST STOCK OF tTf FR0M TF SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF I NECKWEAR Iti THIS VICINITY closed all ckrotas day.

HANDKERCHIEFS. i Shop earlv and see if what We say rorr nnivcnv dv mnrn dact 4i above is not literally true. I'Ktt- lltUHKi BY rAKtfcL POST. Our handkerchief display contains everything to 1 rii i make your choosing easy. Many styles in women's At 10c, wonderful values for the price.

Mail afld Telephone Orders Filled Promptly hemstitched handkerchiefs in sheer linen and mus- At 15c, two for 25c, a new washable, tubular four-m- with fancy hand embroidered corners or initial. fwlife tfwte Tewksbury Raymond, SLT-Xr velvets, knit styles. All the different shapes and Pflfufftlnli Vprtnn ment in holldav boxes. Handkerchiefs for men, nearly all in holiday boxes. Kanaoipfl, termonu women and children, from to $2.00.

i Bath Robes $3.50, $4, $5 and up Pajamas $1.50 Neglige and Full Dress Shirts, 50c, $1, $1,50 Outing Flannel, Jersey and Flannel Shirts, 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50 Night Shirts $1 to $3.50 Mackinaws $6.50, $8 75c, $1, $1.25 Suit Cases and to $8.50 Underwear. to $1.75 Union to $2.50 Collars, Cuffs, Armbands, Garters, Cuff Buttons, Tie Coat Hangers. Attractive Holiday Boxes. Orders by mail or phone delivered free by parcel post. PHONE 7-3 2 L'I-1 F1 CIjOTIIIEK niVlNTDOXiPIX,.