Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-12-06
Wlndsor Co. Ne7vs.
Woodstock.

charge, after q short absence, in i'm.
proved health and spirits, we trust
The mental and physical strain to him
in the loss of his beloved wife was
almost beyond endurance. His
pulpit was supplied by Rev. DR.. Al
kinson, of Portland, Oregon who
was guest Of Hon. Frederick
Billings. lie preached two powerful
and interesting sermons to large audi
ences, the Methodist and Christian de-
nominations joining in the last one
with their pastors. DR.. Atkinson is a
power in the pulpit.
This is the FIRST number of the
37th volume Of the AGE. AT the
suggestion Of friends we make a
slight alteration IN the head Of the
paper, which we think now is for the
better. If it does not become familiar
to the eye and taste, it is easy to re-
turn. The AGE viii continue to labor
in the cause Of democracy, local and
state improvements, etc, and we ask
your assistance in maintaining it.
Cold weather is coming, fuel Is
high, money and work is scarce. then
90 to O. II. Frceman's and get
weather strips" to put under your
doors and windows to keep out the
cold. The best thing out.
--Trans arrive at Woodstock at
8.l5 a. n. and 2.25 p. m. trains
leave at lilo a. IN. and 4 pm, in
stead Of 3.35 p m. as heretofore.
This arrangement is not permanent
and may be changed at any time, of
which notice will be given.
Keep perfectly cool, and don't
get excited. Uncle Sammy is to be
our next president.
The weather is delightful Their
mometcr away above zero ; has not
been down to zero yet no snow
bright and warm ground troze
'middIing' hard the Quechee is
frozen across in many places. Last
year, this time, we had cold weather
and good sleighing, Dec. Jst the
thermometer indicated q degrees
below zero. Ough
We acould like a load of wood il
any person who is owing us urou70
find time 70 draw it at once
The ladies' of the Universalist so.
ciety will hold their annual festival
and oyster supper, in the Town Hall,
Woodstock, Wednesday evening,
Dee. IS. The entertainment viii! con
sist in the following programme :
y. Two farces, in which Mrs. John II. |
Marsh will sustain two IF her favorite
characters; Musical gems by j. Il.
Murdock's orchestra; Solos by Mr..
Lucian West and John H. Marsh.
The evening entertainment TO CON
clude with Il Grand Promenade Con-
cert. For particulars and cast of
plays see small bills.
TIE New York HERALD.-To con-
form to the policy as well as the ten
dency OF the times, which is in the
direction Of economy and reform, the
Ncae Yorh Herald, which is by far
the ablest as well as the most enter
prising and energetic Of American
newspapers, has reduced its subscrip-
liou price twenty-five per cent. The
Ueraldis now the cheapest city news
papers Published in this country 1t
daily publishes the latest news from
all parts of the world, while its edto.
rails are among the ablest OF the daily
press. In politics the Herald holds
an independent position. 1t is pub
lishcd seven daya in the week.
This is the day "wednesday des-
ignated by the Constitution for the
Presidential electors to meet in the
capitols of their respective states, to
cast their votes directly for President
and Vice President. We shall soon
know, probably, who is the lucky man.
T'ilden is legally elected and ought
not to be cheated out of it. But we
shall see what we shall see. Fun and
trouble ahead, undoubtedly.
Rev. J. O. Skinner, of Augusta,
Maine, supplied the pulpit Of the
Universalist church last Sabbath,
preachiog two able dis.ourses. One
week from next Sunday the Rev. Mr..
Hayward, of Montpelier, will supply
the pulpit.
Oscar Burke still runs his hack
from hotnl "a lnnnt nrnI nm,nni tou..,