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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27
QuccIlcc.

Quccflcc.
Attic squabbles, or cat fights,
are not, it seems exclusively confined
to members Of the feline race. The
upper attic of one of our respectable
boarding mansions on Centre Street
was, on Wednesday eve., of last week,
the scene of a somewhat interesting,
but, as it fortunately resulted, an en-
tirely blooa1ess seat fight" between
two gushing specimens of the female
race. The details of this affray we
will omit, but there was, in truth
m''sic IN that lofty garret.for season,
and at the breakfast table, on the
following morning, there it is said,
There were two sets of once lovely
eyes, around which now fingered
ominous clouds Of inky blackness.
The ages" devil made few
mistakes in "typing" our communica.
tIon, last week, which somewhat al
tered Its sense. 1Jsolue read obso-
lute,-coeXistent read coexisted,
loud read lord, -Strombolean read
loud, (well, that's a pretty loud word,
anyway legitimate read legitimate
onsweeping read unsweeping, etc,
We do not blame the poor "devil'
however. Indeed, it has often occur
red to us as exceeding strange how
any person, purely human land these
''deviIs' are, after all but h1naa,a be.
lngs) could take a pile of illegible
scrbbling and give it any sense at all,
in type.
The Concert and dance on FRIDAY
evening last, passed off pleasantly
the band realizing about sixty dollars
therefrom.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27
EXTRAvAGENT AMY Expenses. -


recent Washington despatch says -
The congressman newly arrived seem
disposed to censurc the inordinate eX-
pense of the regular army, which is
now costing SIS, 900, 900 per annum,
and which will probably be estimated
at $50, 900, 600 for the coming year,
There is disposition to cut down army
expenses and increase the navy, which
the present Spanish troubles show to be
our weak point. A large part of the
army expenses are attributed to jobbery
in transportation in the interest Of the
frontier Immigrant railroads, which
haxe had but little actual business and
have intrigued to put on foot such cost
ly expendtions as SANKEY'S march
across the bad lands. One of the last
circulars of the Northern Pacific Rail-
road made the point that the Govern
ment frei6hts would be in 1874 as much
as $500, 900, AT this figure the regular
army would appear to be a movable
convenience for speculative railroads.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27
Windsor.

Windsor.
On Sunday last Willie Mayo,
while skating on "NLill brook" be-
tween the factory and the big stone
dam broke through the Toe and came
near being drowned. He was res
cued by Will. Robinson.
On Union street a few days ago,
jim. Crowther shot James S. Munday,
accidentally. Atlast accounts he was
doing well. The ball yet remains in
his leg.
The usual Union Thanksgiving
services are to be held at the Baptist
Meeting House 0his Thursday morn
ing). We are informed that the Rev.
Mr.. Ball is to preach the sermon.
The Hon. VIM. Parsons is to de-
liver the first lecture of the course at
the "Old South Church." on Friday
evening of next week, Dec. 9TH,
subject: George Stephenson, Hero
and Benefactor." Tickets for admis.
sion to the corlrse-Season tickets adj
hitting two, $500 Season ticket adj
hitting one $l,00. Single lecture
so cents. Doors open at $50 p. m;
Lecture to commence at 745. We
hope these lectures will be extensively
patronized. They will afford high
literary treat to those who may attend
them.
On Tuesday last Henry Tasker
oldest son of James f. Tasker Of Cor
nish, N. H., had his left hand badly
mangled by getting it into thrashing
machine. His thumb and two of his
fingers were partly taken Oft and the
hand split-whlch was skilfully dressed
by Doctors Clark and Morse of this
village. ~
Mr. G. O. Durkee has dance at
his Hotel on Thanksgiving night.
Tickets to Hall only one dollar. Sup
per for those who wish. Amy one
who wishes can have an awful good
time at very small expense.
If Henry Tasker of Cornish had
kept away from that thrashing ma
chine Doctors Clark and Morse
wouldn't have had that job of carving
to do. 1t is entirely unnecessary to
caution Henry to keep his fingers out
of the sugar bowl so far as the left
hand is concerned.
The following inspiration is at
fectionately dedicated to an absent
one who is supposed to be ''paddline
his own canoe" on the golden shores
of the Pacific.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

Chester.
In the absence of news | beg to
further gossip over that poor way-far
ing girl who 40 years ago was sue
coured by Chester, N. H., youth
formerly of Gambia, N. IL, and, pro-
badly, in early life, citizen Of some
other place commencing with a G. so
as to get it saddled upon Chester, Vt.
In the first place we as a community
thank the B. f. Times for tracing the
thing out and getting this fellow, who
charged poor girl 10000 dollars for
little roadside courtesy, off our
hands. The only consolation that
can be extracted from the transaction,
is the long time the account had to
run before settlement. If the lady
had paid her bill at the time it was
contracted, it would have amounted
to onl " $ll.37, it was the compound
interest that run it up to $4,000.
Nobody knows who started the item
to the credit Of Chester, but we wish
it distinctly understood that, here in
Chester, Vt, distressed young ladies
If they be not book agents-receive
tender care and as good q breakfast as
the Chester N. II. man furnished for
$4,000, at usual hotel rates, provided
they have baggage, fnot, they must
leave something as security. One
thing is certain, no forlorn girl can
run up an account with any of our
young men on the 40 year plan; the
young man might die first. But,
comfound it.. such commissions as they
charge in Chester, N, H., formerly of
Gambia or Canada hreakfasting and
for directinga girl to Boston would
be simply scandalous, were it not for
the risk incurred in allowing an ac-
count remain unsettled 40 years.
A. A. DEMING.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

The recent election in Virginia
indicates that in that State colored
men are learning that the rule and
ruin policy ofcarpet- baggels is against
the true interests of the taxpayer,
whatever his complexion. In one
precinctin Richmond, Of ninety-two
colored votes sixty-nine were cast for
Kemper, the conservative candidate,
and only three for Hughes, the ex-
rebel Granite. A large proportion Of
colored citizens throughout the State
voted the same way. 1t is note
worthy that the negroes of Virginia
are better educated, more intelligent,
and in fact superior class to those of
the late slaveholding commonwealth
further South. This was also the case
before the war, it having been the
rule to keep the best negroes in Vir-
ginia and sell the more useless and
ignorant to the planters in the cotton
States.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27
Mesl-lkaAOltsll.


The "beautiful snow" claims a
great deal of attention just about now.
The oldest inhabitants bushes when
he repeats the proverbial "never since
| can remember" while all the little
folks, are so snugly tucked up, with
eyes sparkling like diamonds, joyous
ly sing, ooh Mamma, amt l glad?"
The Congregational and Chris
tian societies will unite in celebrating
Thanksgiving. Sermon by Rev. G.
p. Smith at the White church.
The number of deaths by "fowr
means in this vicinity during the past
few days has been enormous. Through
the agency Of our spectators, several
tons of the victims have been proper
ly disposed Of. Notwithstanding the
terrible havoc, we are reminded every
day that "Bold Chanticleer still halls
the Morn"
The screen MOantain Herald in
IS last issue says: eve have been as
tonished at the number Of papers pub
lished at West Randolph. NJ n We
can't see any great advantage in it
however. n NJ We suppose it must
be the religious conscience if
they have got any" No, no, Gree"
Moumtoin Herald it is not religion
does it, it is "business;" there are none
so blind as those who wont see.
The "Cottage Hotel" IS still filed
to repletion. The proprietors are now
contemplating very material en-
largement early in the spring, and the
addition of Billiard Hall. This
House presents peculiar advantage
to the travelling public.
B. B. Chase has disposed of 25
car loads of corn, and over 400 bar.
rels of flour within the last two
months. How is that for high? Good
Democrats always sell good goods,
and lots of them.
The incest, cleaneSt, prettiest
shaving saloon in Vermont, is Glad.
deys at West Randolph. He has
Just secured the services Of an artist,
formerly from Boston, named Lee,
who is second to none in his profess
sion. 1t is needless to say Gadding
must succeed. See where he ADVERT
scs.
Samuel Russ has a perfect "w it,
derness" Of holiday goods: gold, sill
YER, glass, iron, pewter, tin, paper,
ar,-Oh, dear, come to West Ran
dolph ''if you want to see me-
The Schools will commence in
the new School House the Monday
after Thanksgiving.
Miss Lizzie Babbitt, who has
been spending the last year and more
in Italy, perfecting herself in music,
is now at home but will, we under
derstand, soon leave to occupy sit
uation in New York City. We wish
her all the success she so richly de-
serves. LOCAL EDITOR.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27
see Oh Robbie Nc %
Why! Oh F! Why
Did you take your pack

= '...'- Oh Robbie Nc -'.''.'. ''.'.' -'.'''
Why! Oh! Why
Did you take your pack
Upon your back
And 90 away on the Rail Road track
Have YOU not read in Bcadlc's yellow cover
ed books,
How big, bad Ingunscatch and burn up folks,
And.put good peoples hair TO such bad uses,
And give their bones for play things to Pap
pooses?
When riding on the prairie
In the "ya.ler cars"
Didn't you get scared thinking
About the wolves and bars
And didn't you often wish
When the shades of evening fell
That you were safe in your little bed
In G. D. DIS hotel?
but since you have arrived, Rob,
Safe at your journeys end,
I wish you may have such success
AS friend should wish friend,
And hope sometime in the future
That you, shall behold,
With your heart chuck full of happiness,
And your pockets full OF gold. q,
"Yours, Yours"
MIR. A. E. Bosworth is one of the
most successful insurance agents We
know of.
The ladies Of the Baptist Society
intend having their entertainments
next week.
Mr.. Clint. Miller died at bis home
in Hartland ON the 22d inst, of typh
old fever. He was young man o
genial and pleasant address and wa
beloved by all his acquaintance. Hi
loss will be deeply regretted by alarg'
circle of friends.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

Headache, Dizziness, Worms, Liver Com
plant, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach, Bad Breath,
&c. The slrest preventive is DIR. Harrison's
Peristaltic Lozenges; being both Tonic and
Laxative, they restore nature, thereby curing
git, they are tho most pleasant and effectual
remedy for the Piles and the only one that
reaches the cause, as outward applications are
only time and money wasted. Trial box, 80
cts. Large box, 60 cts, mailed free for this
last price.
DIR. HARRISON'S ICELAND BALSAM,
a splendid cure for coughs, hoarseness, and all
throat and lung complaints. For sale by Il. s.
HARRISON & co. Proprietors, No. l Trc
mont Temple, Boston, and by all Druggists.
5w4
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

GREEN MOUNTAIN PERKINS ACADE-
MY-The Fall Term of this school
closed on Wednesday eve, Nov. 10,
with an Exhibition consisting of seve-
raj orations on the part of the young
gentlemen, and written themes on the
part of the ladies. This meeting was
largely attended by our citizens We
notice among the audience Rev. Ell
mer Hewitt, pastor of the Universal
list Church at Woodstock Green, and
also J. II. Murdoch, President Of the
Trustees of this Institution.
The pupils acquitted themselves
very creditably. The Drama was
very interesting, both in matter and
manner.
The examination of the several
classes on Monday and Tuesday,
showed an earnest and intelligent eff
fort on the part of the teachers to i'm
prove and benefit all who came to the
Academy with an honest and sincere
desire to improve themselves. A few
have made but little improvement
simply because they did not apply
themselves to study. This is true of
nearly or quite all schools. Mr.. Al
drich and Miss E. j. Holt, as Princi-
pal and Preceptress, have shown
themselves to be excellent teachers.
They will continue through the year,
The Winter Term will commence
on the End day of Dec proc. Let
all who come endeavor to be present
the first day of the term.
OBSERVER.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

Springfield.
The Universalist Sunday School
of Springfield, has recently added so
volumes to their library, and propose
to m Ike still further additions.
About 500 has been subscribed
towards singing school to be held
this winter in the vestry of the Meth
odist church, of Springfield.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

"A Chinaman came down one of
the main streets in Millerton, CAL, on
election day, in state of inebriation
and Of joyful exaltation, and thus de-
livered himself: "Hoop la! me all
same Mclean man. Hair cut short
and dunk like HI Hoop lar
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

AN imaginative Irishman gave
utterance to this lamentation: 81 re-
turned to the halls of my fathers by
night, and found them in ruins! |
cried aloud, MY fathers! where are
they?' And echo answered, is that
you, Patrick Mccarthy
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

There are seven different parties
in Kansas opposed to the Administra
ton, all of which are gradually set
ting down to Democratic hard-pan.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

Ludlow.
The Ludlow Gazette has been
newly organized. Mr.. w. A. Bacon
assumes the entire management Of the
Gazette, and Mr.. Warner the job
printing department. They are both
masters of their respective depart
ments.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27
=. ..L.QG-a1L N E-W S.

a Or1AUQUECnEE CHAPTER No. q
~M< Il. A. NJ, regular Convocation Mon
X * day eve, Nov. "a, 1875, at IL
~ clock.
WooDsTocK LODGE No. 81 f. Il A. NJ.
regular communication Wednesday.eve. Dec.
3, 1878, at 7 IL o'clock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

GoEEY's LADYs Book for Deem
Der is already received. 1t is just SUI
perb. We will furnish it to new sub
scribers for 1874 with the AGE and
chrome, 'True to Nature" for So. 70.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

The meat markets of st. Adams
announce beef at 10 to II cents.
Those of Rutland 10 to Is cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

"A beef that was slaughtered in
Woodford, was found to have a jack
knife in its abdomen.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27
South Woodstock.
- . -

The Ladies Festival at South
Woodstock Nov. 5th, was well atten-
ded by large company, and the net
proceeds amounted to one hundred
and sixty dollars.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

Our local correspondents are
lively, this vice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-11-27

N TIC Ell!
A tier this date, I request all persons to re-
n frain from hunting, shooting, or trapping.
any bird or beast, on the DARLING PLACE"
(Eartland HILL and the "MECHAM FARM"
at West Woodstock.
own only seventy acres OF land, it is true.
But have earned that land entirely by my
pen, and claim the right to protect from in
Jury every one of Gods small creatures"
that seeks shelter there.
trust no sportsman will disregard this no.
tice, because, as q woman publish it as re-
quest. "
5w3 MARY FRANCIS.
Brightbank, West Woodstock, Nov. 10, 1878.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1873-10-29
HOW IT OPERATES.

The effect OF tho Swedish Bit.ers directs Hsell !n
the Hrst place. to the nerves OF the digestive organs
throughout their entire extent. but mainly % the
stomach and the v;sccrsl tract II normalses their
functions and therefore, according to the nature %
existing irregularities or removes distractions and
re.entions Of al kind stops Darrhoea, Dyseutery.
or other sn.molous discharges and efiiuya By regI
Isting the abdominal organs. Of which depend the
rourshnaen. the conservation and the developemen;
Of the human body-the Swedish Bitters invigUr2tes
the nerves and the vital powers sharpens the
and the intellect removes the trembling Of the liuhs
the acidly the burning. nausea and pains Of TIE st
mach improves its digestive faculties, and p
ceent Prophylactic and remedy against nervous lrr
liability, Flatulency Cholic. Worms. Drorsy. &c II
taken In double doses. II operates sure sper-u;
bu: in a mid and painless way.
In consequence Of thess qualities of the swedish
Bitters It has become OF the most celebrated
dies against diseases Of the organs contained IN h5
abdomen, and OF affections that befan manb.nd ia
Consequence Of said diseases Thus the Swedish BIT
ters has unsurpassed renown FOR curing Iivrs
Complaints Of long standing. Jarndiee. DySrepsa,
Disorders OF the Spleen. Of the Panereas Of the
rac Glands and also disorders OF the Kidneys Of the
Urinary and SexualOrgsns- Besides these the Ss-
dish Bitters those irnumerable nervous.
ges.ive affections and diseases which originate from
ssid abdomina disturbances. as:-Con2es;ion Of tie
Lungs. the Heart and the Brains. Coughs, Asthma.
Headache, Neuralgia. in different parts OF the body
Chlorosis. Internal HefnOrrhoids and Piles. G0ur.
Dropsy. General Debility, Hypochondriasis Meiau-
ehoy. &C. Sc- OF great benefit the Swedish Buffers
has also been found in the beginning Of Gastric AM
Intermittent Fevers-
But this is only one side Of its in-stimable ows, 1
protecting those who IL regularly against all HI
asrnatic and epidemic diseases The Swedish Bltt-f-
has by long experience in many thOusa nd cases main
tanned its great renovn Of being the most TehssIu
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1873-10-29

LET Us CONSIDER the intro
duction of distilled spirits in the Six
teenth Century, they have been habitu-
ally prescribed as remedies. We know
that alcohol, in all its forms, is perni-
cious to health. Kno,cing these Miraqs
and that under the system of treatment
which includes their use, the mortality
among the sick is, and ever has been.
enormous, is it not worth while to try
the effect of remedy which combines
in their highest excellence the qualities
Of Tonic, an Alternative and Repula-
tor: contains no mineral bane or mur-
derous alkaloid or alcoholic poison ::
does its curative office without pain and
with uniform certainty? DIR. WALKERS
VINEGAR BIrTERs fulfills all these con-
ditions, and is now affecting the most
extraordinary cures, in cases where
every specific" of the faculty has igno-
miniously failed. Consider, in view of
these facts, whether any sick person is
justified by reason and common sense
IN declining to test the virtues of this
undefiled and irresistible remedy. IL
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1873-10-29

A TRAP TO CATCH LIoNs.-In Algeria,
there is annually great loss OF life aud
property, by the depredations of lions.
The loss of property is estimated a.
5000 year. The inhabitants cut
away the forests as a means of protec-
tion against the wild beasts. NJ. Cheret
devotes himself wholly to their exter-
mination. AS an assisting means in
this, his life work, he has invented a
lion trap, made as follows:
The frame and bars are OF iron. 1t
is 10 feet long, feet inches wide, and
the same N hight. Mounted on three
cast iron wheels of small diameter, it
can be moved on difficult gronnd. The
upper part opens with folding doors,
like wardrobe, which close of them
selves at the slightest shock given to
springs of steel. Catches retain the
lids as they fall, and imprison the ami
ma. as soon as he touches the bottom
of the trap. The plan is to place this
trap, properly baited, on the ground
frequented 10y the wild animals, and
then, when the game is caught, to wheel
the machine away to some menagerie
prepared for the purpose
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1873-10-29

READY MADE DIsINFECTAST-Buy the
carbonate of lime chemically combined
and ready for use? This is a cheap,
clean, safe, and efficient disinfectant,
destroying all the lower forms of Or
ganic life and poisonous emanations.
For purifying cellars, sinks, stables,
&c, for disinfecting sick rooms, and
for guarding against the spread of con-
tagious or infectious diseases, it is far
superior to bromo-chloralum, chloride
of lime, or any other disinfectant in the
market. l suppose it may be obtained
at drug stores generally, at far less cost
than to buy the lime and acid separately
and mix them.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1873-10-29

SoxKrHNo- CERTAIN AT LAsr.-PMEs
is not only one Of the most painful OF
hnman diseases, but professional men
haa almost despaired of finding rem
edy, until the introduction of AsAKEsrs
by DR.. SnsBEE, and after an experience
OF 20, 900 cases in five years, doctors
agree that an infallible remedy has
been found. Sufferers will appreciate
ASAKEsIs after trying everything else
in vain and then experiencing the bliss
of instant relief and ultimate cure.
Price Sl.OO. Sent free by mail on re-
ceipt of price, Depot, 4G Walker St,
New York.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1873-10-29
Tape Worm, Tape Worm, {,

Removed in a few hours with harmless Vegetable
Medicine No fee asked until the entire worm. Win
head passes Refer those afflicted 10 residents OF
Philadelphia whom have cured. that had been un-
successfully treated at the jefferson Medical college
on Tenth street had taken in vain turpentines me
so-called specifics. and all known reinedies pr r.
F. Kunkel, No. 259 North Ninth street. Philadelpnis
The Doctor has been business for over twenty hve
years and is perfectly reliable Call and see Advice
free. Removed tape worm from child s-x years
old measuring ~ feet At his o;ce can be seen spe
cirnens some OF them over 20 feet in length which
have in less than three hours by taxing
one dose of his medicine DIR. kunkers treatment
il simple safe and perfectly reliable, and no fee
until the worm with head, passes. DIR. T.. b kunkei.
25e North Ninth street. Pnilsdelphia, Pa Consuta
tion by mail, at Office free
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1873-10-29

LIME should not be mixed with manure
of any sort, unless there is large supply
of absorbing material mixed with it (the
manure) such as muck, loan, charcoal,
leaf mold, &C., and then only where it
IS desirable to hasten decomposition.
Unless this is the object the lime should
always be applied directly to the land.
Salt may be mixed with it.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1873-10-29

MAKING CASTOR OIL.-The castor oil
of commerce is expressed from the seeds
or beans of the castor oil plant (Ricinus
communist. The method is the same
as that by which other vegetable oils
are made, viz. /: by first crushing or
grinding the seeds and then subjecting
them to pressure between strong cast
iron plates in powerful presses. The
crushed seeds are contained in hair
cloth bags by which the oil is strained,
and it afterward undergoes various pro-
cesses of refining. Large capital is
needed to make a profitable business,
both for procuring the heavy and costly
machinery, purchasing the raw material
and refining and storing the oil while
awaiting market.