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ainf Hit kr4 ar tins WeareHeieBfte NORTHFIELD FALLS. Local Occurrence! In nd PIeent Villas'. Mrs. Mary Gould leaves today for a visit in Boston, C0NTIACT AWAHDED. The furniture houe of P.

Hatch of bss been awarded Ibe contract by tb U. S. government to fareUh and inntall the window shade, at the new t. S. weather bureau building, now tearing corople.

litioo in Northfield. we are Here GET WISE M. A. li-c, rubljc Itcn. I'bont rs-4.

Srpu atnr for Emjuir of As long as an- TT' seen on uio Death wm mainly Oue to old ace but was somewhat hastened by an attack of bronchitis. During her last sickness he showed great patience and went willingly to her last rest. For the past 66 years she had been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral, was held this afternoon from her late home. Rev.

A. H. Webb officiating with interment in the village cemetery. NORWICH UNIVERSITY. Continued from pse 1.

Wotd: Work in familirt by th day JJrrn Box COS. Rev. Homer A. Flint of Montpelier, was in town Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. Will am Legier, were in Montpelier, Sunday. Mrs. Claude Locklln has returned from a visit in Randolph. Mrs.

W. P. Springer.spent Thursday and Friday in Montpelier. Mrs. Kate Terrill of Montpelier, was a guest of Mrs.

Lucy Cross. Saturday. Miss Alice E. Shepard, began school in the Chandler district of Berlin, yesterday. Miss Mae Gillesoie commenced mine in tne rttt nr people of NorthlHM Very Best Home' Made Food Thatexperienoraiul duoe.HpM-ial ociabit-sand private 'f erytbhifrup to u.

take pleasure of inlurmin Ti, lie that w. are prfrcttttd SODA Water with all 1 Fruit Juices, College school in the Cox brook district, yes Ice Cream ie, Ornpe June terday. Rollie Yarrington of Lebanon, N. has been a guest of relatives in town for several days. John Thompson, is moving his household coods to Manchester, N.

where If iM WW (fm twm-w. If wt i u4 rU-tlrit l4iHi with anJ quality. If OUf If uu mrre rjT I'V tin' If rd tnnM-li" er nt hott. If ti4 li in l.tit o-inrtitin, Jf tr Ut nA gtUiftf l3'; twii.M nt-Icum! by If U-r MWi" not piling to fart. Do Yoa Believe tl.at rr-rtain XorthikM trad put out to circulate malicious and crrone- rrj.trtj 1 a Ii Urt ir tojm titbn or i it )wt the flutter of bit tiriV Wctavciitoywutodraw mrarton and oiler thi wk tlx? larg-H and l.t Shoe Stock in town.

Once Shod by Us and Yoa' 11 Come Back. QUALITY ALWAYS TELLS Stock nearly all here, J. 50 to $5.00 Uihger Alt, I Root Cola and Hires Milk cold, vul wuuuy( he has employment SETH RICH Mrs. Gertrude Sanborn of Northfield, was aeuestof Mrs. Will Greenwood, Friday and Saturday.

Phonv, 29.) a tr i. t. Mrs. Alma Melcher. Mrs.

James are ahead of anylhinettmt tit, Coburn and Miss Gertrude Cone, were it, try some. tery equipment and for storage purposes. The time taken and the cost of this work has been considerable, but tbe advantages now obtained in the use and service of the floor will be well worth the expense of the impiovement Cadet William Hayes wrenched his ankle during baseball practice and has bad to fall back on the aid of crutches. Dr. Whitney has received word from Williamstown in regard to the minstrel show appearing there in the near future.

Lieut E. Dix, Prof, of Mathematics was obliged to give up his classes for several days last week on account of throat trouble which effected his voice. Coach Whitney is whinping bis baseball squad into shape in a suprising but gratifying manner. Practice games are played every afternoon. The first game is played next Saturday and every man is working hard to make or bold his position.

The orderlies and best instructed sentinels for the past week, April 10 to April 16, have been Orderlies. B. I. S. Miller G.

0. Hooper McCarthy.Colburn, Woodward Jacobs N. Joslyn, Burch Rich, Raitt Schwenger, Lovett Lee, Guillow Carpenter Dean L. I. 1 ijfrj If I I There were several competitors for this contract but Mr.

Hatch slates that he figured to make a fair margin of profit on the job. This enterprising company evidently ha such facilities for this class of work as enabled it to secure the contract WAITSFIELD. Mis Alice Busbnell went Jo Hudson, N. Tuesday, beingcalled there by the illness of an aunt Miss Eunice Smith. Mrs.

H. N. Busbnell, was called to Hudson, N. Sunday, by the serious condition of her sister, Miss Eunice Smith. John BuzzeH of Warren, has moved his family into the D.

Joslin tenement and will work for E. S. Joslin the coming season. Mrs. Prentii and daughter, Miss Agnes, returned Friday evening from a week's visit in Williamstown and Montpelier.

The final public of the dancing school will be held at I. O. O. F. hall on Friday evening of this week.

Elmore's orchestra of three pieces wiH furnish music. Rev. A. Remele, who has been in North Acton, the past three weeks, returned borne, Friday evening. Mrs.

Remele, who is much improved in health, will remain for a few weeks. The chimney at S. C. Bonnette's burned out Wednesday, which resulted in a narrow escape from a serious fire. When Mrs.

Bonnette entered the house it was found to be in total darkness caused from the dense smoke which was pouring from the stoves and chimneys. Aid wa summoned and no great amount of damage was done except from the smoke.but it was a narrow escape from the building being entirely consumed. BR00KFIELD. Road Commissioner Dument began work on the roads, Monday. Dr.

Ellis was in Randolph, Monday to attend the operation of Mrs. H. M. Jones. Earl Simmens has moved his family to the, "Nichols' place" whidi he has rented.

F. F. Young of St AlbanB, visited his sister, Mrs. C. L.

Ellis, the last of the week. Mrs. H. M. Jones, is in the Randolph sanatorium for an operation.

Her Ella Wells is keeping house for her. The teams of C. G. Bigelow, H. C.

Kibbee and Fred Keyes, got frighten Our Flour Trade Wheat lias weak tin' part ten days but our price looks low even jet and we U-lieve the Iwttom lias reached. Others judging from the number of sale we have made. You take no rik in laying we witwfy yovi or coma and get it and pay jour money back. CLOSING OUT Hardware and Dttig Lines Some Good Bargains to Both. "CLASS ABOUT THAT In Montpelier, Monday.

Mrs. Mary Gould very pleasantly entertained a party of people from the West hill neighborhood, Tuesday William Jones has gone to Proctor, where hs has employment Mrs. Jones has moved to Northfield, where she will remain for the present Former Resident Dead. The body of Edward F. Stevens, was brought to this place for burial, Wednesday from his late home in Hyde Park, Mass.

Mr. Stevens was a native of Berlin and a former resident of this town, living here about 25 years ago. He was a veteran of the civil war. He married Fannie Whitney, daughter of Jack Whitney, also a former resident here. The deceased was nearly 77 years of age and had been comparatively well until his last illness from blood poisoning, which caused his death.

The love and esteem in which Mr. Stevens was held by his many friends was shown in a measure by the great profusion of flowers that covered his resting place. The following people were in town to attend the services at the burial of Mr. Stevens Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Jordan of Burlington, Mrs. L. E. Wethrell of New Haven, Conn, and W. E.

Whitney of Roxbury, Mrs. Fannie Stevens, wife of tbe deceased of Hyde Park, was a guest of Mrs. Marcella Rich during her stay here. Death of Miss Anna Rich. In the death of Miss Anna Rich, It is every lady's duly to muketk For Sal Hoo, barn, tlai kimlth bop.

P. L. To Bent: Tenement on Union itret. F. N.

Carpenter. Hen Hout for aale. Dominie Fal mrroo, 23 Water St. Tentrot-nU to Rent: Apply to William Legier, East itreet. To Rent: Tenement on North St, Enquire of Gea R.

Cof rin. For Sale: Dry 16 inch lab wood, f6.50. E. S. McGlaflin.

Tenement to rent on North Main Ueet Enquire of Nelson Leclair. Get Wia esyi Stockwell Brothers Co's ad this week well sure and read it. For Sale: Emerson block, also personal property. Enquire of J. M.

Bullock. Ninety day seed corn, 8-rowed, and the best plow made, arc for sale by F. A. Joslyn. Pianos Bailey's Music Rooras.Bur-lington, has an interesting advt on Brother page.

New strong and substantial 2-seated express wagon for $49. See Colton'a advt on page 9. For Rent or Sale: Cottage now occupied by W. A. Shaw.

Enquire of Mrs. C. G. Aldrich. Old carpets made into new rugs; send for circular to Belgrade Rug 32 Hollis Boston.

For Sale: Morgan stallion, well bred, 12 years oldAddress L. Avery, Northfield, Vt. For Sale: A thoroughbred Ashire Bull, 19 months old. L. A.

Slack, R. F. D. Route 1, Northfield, Vt. The best all round Fertilizer $1.20 per it once and you will use no other; The Buffalo, F.

A. Joslyn. For Sale: Bailey bicycle buggy; also Concord driving buggy; both in fine condition. W. H.

Moriarty. Massages 25c instead of 60c for a short time at Miss Giflln'g Manicuring Parlors, Mayo Postoflice' building. Wanted: Fifty bead younjr stock to keep by the season. Also one horse lumber wagon for sale. F.

W. Chase. Those wishing the Racine feet or hose for men, women or children call or address. Mrs. L.

L. Warren, 18 Pearl St To those who enjoy a fine cup of coflee.I ask you to try Winslow's Banquet Brand, a very high grade coffee. H. C. Moseley.

Cottage to rent on North street, also house and barn on Vine street, and basement tenement on Wall street. A. E. Plastridge. For Sale: Time to get in your summer wood, hardwood and soft wood slabs; Same price as heretofore.

Rabidou Lumber Co. For Sale: One express farm wagon, light two horse lumber wagon spring tooth harrow and Hubbell plough, both nearly new. F. L. Orcutt.

Wanted: Men of good habits to work in pulp mills. Permanent posi tions guaranteed. Apply to Cham-plain Realty Company, White River Junction, Vt. Closing Out Sale. The closing out sale of liquors at P.

C. Starr's Northfield Wine Store is now going on, as his license expires May 1, and the stock must be disposed of before that date. The goods are guaranteed under the Vermont pure food law and the opportunity to purchase for family use at low prices is a favorable one. tneci pons 1 Die. THE MILLINERY ART A FACTOR Let us show you our Intent effeetsjr Strawberries Strawberries Strawberries models Just received from the fashion centers.

Try on ss nunva: please until you are alifled. Our nr are such that any lady canadordtttj tne very LATEST INVENTIONS! SHAPE. DESIGN AND TRIM. STOCKWELL BROS. COMPANY Up-to-date General Merchants, North field Falls, Vermont.

Both Telephones and Free Delivery. MissM. E. Smiffl Central Blk.t Northfield, Vermont ed at the Blodgett automobile, Saturday and made things lively for a few We Will Have Strawberries on Saturday Good ones too! We Will Also Have a Nice Line of Vegetables AUCTION moments. Groceries, buggies and road carta were very much in evidence for a time, but no one was injured.

RABBIT HOLLOW. Saturday, April 23, J91C "You Can Find It McCuen'i" The McCuen Store Opera House Block, Montpelier F. C. Wiley returned to Springfield, Monday the 11th. Mrs.

Ai Clark and daughter Miss At the Paul DuiTany Furro. In addition to the property tAmtx at auction at the Duff auy place by 0 il Mayo, will be sold to the bigbest der: 2 Good Heavy Work Ilorset and Illnesses, some Yearling Heifers; i i'fi Lumber Wagon, Exprers Walton. Pr. which occurred, Sunday afternoon, Northfield lost one of its' oldest residents. "Anna" as she was lovingly called was known and loved by both young and old in this village where she had spent so many years of her life.

She was born in the West part of the town of Berlin in 1828 and was one of 12 child ren born to Johnathan and Prenella (Corry) Rich. The family moved to Northfield to the farm lately occupied by Hollis Locklin. Here they lived until the death of Mr. and Mrs. Rich.

For about 30 years Miss Anna, has lived in the cottage just north of the Gould home. Her sisters, Eugene ad Lucy made their home with her most of the time until their death. Criteria (Rich) Pearson a sister aged 86 has lived with her for the past 20 years. Beside this sister, Miss Rich is survived by a brother Johnathan, who resides in Lawrence, Mass. Although the deceased has not been J.

E. MARCHETTI Metcalf tflock Depot Northfield Cart, Sleigh, Mowing Machine, HH Kake, Hay Tedder. Wheel Bam Cultivators, Plow, Fairhankn Platfu-r Scales, Corn Sboller, Stove, Ml HOUSE CLEANING TIME Want to hrighU up the home a little. Nothing ill add more to the looks of the home than some new curtains. We would he pleased to show you our line.

and a lot of Small Tools. C. 8. KIMBALL Harriett were in Northfield, Wednesday. Mrs.

Charles Clark and daughter Miss Lyle visited Mrs. Ai Clark.Thurs-day. Irvin W. Cady has 58 Plymouth Rock hens that laid 1079 eggs in tbe month of March. F.

C. Wiley of Springfield visited F. H. Roberts and wife the 9th. Willie Flint and wife of White River Junction visited there the 10th.

Miss Harriet Clark came home Monday, the 11th from Burlington, where she had a five weeks' case and Friday went to Springfield, where she is nursing. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN HYDE PARK. Hyde Park was visited by a destructive fire Sunday that rendered 20 families, homeless and property valued at $100,000 lies in ashes. Among the destroyed buildings are the Lamoille much We are not saying strong for the past few years, she had, up to her last illness, been able to get Special Village Meeting 'n vi ill nela. lira hprphv nnttfipri anH county jail, court bouse, jailer's resi SPRING EXCURSION TO NEW YORK CITY.

Thursday, April 28th, via Central Vermont New London and steamer New Hampshire. Only $6.00 from all stations in Vermont north of Hart-land inclusive. Good going April 28th, returning to leave New York until May 10th, 1910. See hand bills and inquire of Ticket Agents for to meet at Village Hall, April 27, 1910, at seven o'clock to transact the following business. Akt.

1. To see what authority, if any, the Villacre will trivc th U.t,Y'mm:. dence, Congregational church and the residence of H. M. McFarland.

The magnificient shade trees that lined the This week, but saving our wind for next. WATCH THIS SPACE For something of interest next week. In the mean time we can find time to wait on Customers and invite one and all to drop into our store. We have in addition to goods already advertised: Post Mauls and Bars, Hitch Weights, Iron Feed Boxes, Horse Hoes and Cultivators. main street were also leveled by the Raffled Muslin Curtains In plain and figured effects, as)rtmont, all 2 1-2 yard long, at 50c, 75e.

1J8 Cluny Curtains, Ikith in WhiU" and Arab Cable Net linen, lace edge and insertions, at 82.25 and $2.98 Bonat Curtains, Both White and Arab, heavy borders, at $3.00, $5.00 Lace Curtains, In a gd line of 3 yards! long. at -Vic, Jt.Sc, 81.50 and $1.98 Scotch Lace Curtains, In WliiU; and Arabian: $1.98, to 83.50 Mission Curtains, at 11.25, $1.39 and $1.93 Nottingham Curtains, The largwrt imnortnv-nt we have ever shown, from 50c to $3,03 Irish Point Curtains, at 5.00 pr- Have a Few Pairs of Odd Curtain that We Will Sell at Half Price. Curtain Scrim, flames and that thoroughfare is a mass sioner a to set in arriving at a settlement of the contested rights of the Village and I. Ellis in a certain stream of water, and to see if the Village will authorized the Water tsi 1. of debris, tangled wires and abandoned and half burned household furniture, The fire originated at the county rights, if any there be, if iu their judgement it in fnr the best interests of the village so to do.

jail at about 11 :30 a. a stove pipe i. 10 see it the Village will vote to raise a Hnpeinl to-r tn nD.i4 igniting the woodwork of the second 1 This building was soon in flames' and from here the fire was communicated to the adjoining court house and ing permanent sidewalks in the village. akt. 3.

To do any other business proper to be done when met. Jailer Howard Steven's residence. i W- ORSEIt, Village Clerk. Dated at Northfield, April 16th, 1910. 25 Cetata rut.

Di.t rift nf WfUKhinvt.n A. M. CUTLER Successors to J. S. B.tch.ldor Both Phones NORTHFIELD, VERMONT.

NORTHFIELD. L. Pochetti, has sold his large delivery horse. Clarence Ellis of Springfield, is visiting in town. There will be a regular meeting of the New England Order of Protection, Friday evening.

J. H. Tucker has rented the John Rice bouse and expects to move there the first of next month. The Social club of St Mary's church will give a dancing party in Guild hall, Friday evening; all cordially invited. There will be a social at the high school building this evening for the benefit of the baseball team.

Program and refreshments. All come and help support the team. John Donahue baa returned to his work in Lynn, fter spending sometime at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.

Donahue. He was obliged to come home at this time on account of illness. at 10c yd. at 25c yard at 19c yard at 50c yd. IfcmUe print, 2t inrhea ide, t.

ven path rns, 40 Inch Curtain Scrim, In exrhicive pattern, 40 Inch Curtain Scrim, and Arab, 54 Inch Net, in White and Arabian. Curtain Madras, By this time the conflagration was hopelessly beyond control of the local fire department 1 Burning brands were carried to buildings on both sides of the street and the wholesale destruction was rapidly carried on by the prevailing north wind of hurricane dimensions. The fire department inadequate at best, were delayed about 45 minutes before tbe pumping apparatus was in full operation. Before this time bad expired it was impossiblo to throw a stream higher than the first story of the court bouse and the men could do little but helplessly look on. Hurry calls were sent to Morrisville, Stowe and Johnson and these towns responded promptly, their work probably saving what remains of the village.

With the combined efforts of tbe four departments the fire was finally placed under control at about five o'clock just before it reached the residence of Senator S. Page and the Hotel Phoenix. By this time, however, 18 buildings had been burned. Tbe fire was cot confined to tbe village. Burning brands were carried a half mile to the farm buildings of Daniel Smith, which were destroyed.

(tam and ctdored U-autiful designs, at 12 I-2c, 19c, 25c, 33cyar4 The Honorable Probate' Court tor the District aforesaid: To the heir and all persona Interested in SmV.1.0.1 Jred "ate ot Berlin. In aid District, deceased, hath been made to tbls Court In writing by the administrator, praying for license and authority to sell all of real fMate of said deceasedto wit: in the town of Berlin, aid district representing to said Court that it would be beneficial to the heirs all persons Interested in the estate of said deceased, to sell aail real estate and convert the same into money And bringing into Court the consent and approbation in writing, of all the heirs sai.l t.t rs, dine in this State, and setting forth the situation of the real etat appointed and assigned the Uth dar of May, laio at th Probata office in Montpelier, in said 'District! to hear and decide upon said application anil petition, and ordered public noUce thereof to be gwen toall twraons interested therein, by pobli.hlng said order, together with time and hearing, three weeks soccessjvelv in The Northfield News, a newsapr which Circulates tn tbe neighborhood of those ner-aons interested In said estate, all ol which publications shall be previous to the da amlgned for braring. THEHKfOKt, yon are hereby notified to appear before aaid Court, at the time and piaee assigned, then and there in said Court to make your objectiona to the granting of inch license. If yoa see cause. Oisen under my hand at Montpelier.

in aaid District. Una 18th day of April, l. FH. NIC i. MABTI5, it Costs Only A Little Care in Ordering A Load of Coal in Order to Assure Live RESULTS! 4 Opera House Block, Montpelier The McCuen Store I Miss Rowell of Bar re, who was here last week, will be in town again next week with a line of embroidery goods; the date of her coming will be announced in these columns next week.

Mrs. Silvertborn has gone to Randolph preparatory to opening her cottage for the summer. Miss Silver-thorn, was a guest at the Montpelier Country club, Saturday afternoon. "You Can Find It at McC uen'a NoftMfcld Coal Co. Telephone, 4jj McCarty Eddie.

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