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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-05
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The Age of Wisdom.

Ho pretty page, with the dmpled chin,
That never has known the barber's shear
All your wish is woman to win
This is the way that boys begin,-
Wait till you come to forty year.
Curly gold locks cover foolish brains
Billing and cooling is all your Cheer
Signing, and singing of midnight strains,
Under Bonnybell's window-panes,--
Wait till you come to forty year.
Forty times over let Mchaelmas pass
Grizzling hair the brain doth clear;
Then you know boy is an ass,
Then you know the worth of lass,-
Once you have come to forty year.
Pledge me round / bid ye declare,
All good fellows whose boards are gray
Did not the fairest Of the fair
Common grow and wearisome ere
Ever month was past awayl
The reddest of lips that ever have kissed,
The brightest eyes that ever have shone,
May pray and whisper and we not list,
Or look away and never be mssed,-
Ere yet ever month is gone.
Gillian's dead God rest her bier,-
How | loved her twenty years syne!
Marian's married but sit here
Alone and merry at forty year,
Dipping my nose in the Gascon vino.
ThackeraY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-05
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-05
SHADOWS

Pope tells us that "lhe nobleSt study
Of mankind is man;' and | believe
Pope, with an addition. | have al
ways been convinced that the study
of mankind, when supplemented by
the study of womankind, is the legti-
mate occupation of gifted souls like
my own, and consequently I have
shaped my life upon this conviction.
To be sure, have not had large op-
portunities for prosecuting my studies,
yet when was true genius ever fettered
by the narrowness Of its surroundings?
Although | was compelled to pass the
first forty years Of my lite IN one
street, in one Louise in that street, yet
/ tlatter myself that | made the most
of my limited field of observation in
every way, and that what | did not
know about the men and women and
chlIdren-yes, and even the cats anu
dogs-of the neighborhood was not
worth knowing.
Last year, however, circumstances
unconnected with my present story
made it necessary for me to change
my residence; and all the inconvenl.
enceS of removal were overbalanced
by the prospect of new subjects for
study, and wider opportunities OF
knowledge.
BY the lst of May | was comtorta-
bly, settled in my new home, and my
small household consisting Of two ser.
wants ard myselD was wing accus'
toned to the new surroundings.
Of course my opposite neighbors at.
tracted my first regards, and kept me
almost constantly at the window. The
two houses directly across the street
were so entirely different One was q
well,built, spacious, elegant mansion
with ample drapery of lace and dam
ask at every window, with an impos
ing colored waiter and a staff OF othel
servants, where grocers' and butchers
carts delivered daily their well filled
hampers, where well-dressed guests
came and went continually, where
lights shone brilliantly every evening
and where everything indicated the
possession of ample means. The 9th
er house was small, mean-looking, toe
narrow for its height, and apparently
overcrowded if one might judge from
the swarm of children it held. Nc
curtains at those windows, no children
to speak of, and only one servant, who
brought home the slender purchase:
in dilapidated basket. and who Ger
tainlv looked overworked Evidently
the Barretts were as poor as the
Browns were wealthy.
A few more days satisfied me as tc
the occupants of these houses. Mrs
Brown was a widow, with an only
son, to whom she was quite devoted
and who was certainly an estimable
young man. Mrs. Barrett was also {
widow, with an aged father and eigh'
children, of whom the oldest was {
girl of twenty, uncommonly pretty
who assisted her mother by teaching
A brother, two years younger, was
clerk, and Mrs. Barrett sometimes die
fine sewing by way of eking out thei
scanty resources.
These details satisfactorily gathered
| began to turn my attention in othel
directions, when mysterious circum
stance made it impossible for me t(
think Of anything else than th'
Browns and Barretts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-05

Sunset Cox has prepared a bill pro-
viding for the withdrawal Of 2O.cent
silver pieces from circulation. The
deeply religious nature of the member
from New York, adds strength to the
general belief that this bill is prepared
in the interest of church contribution
plates.- Worcester Press
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-05
TOCOnSunDtiveS.

The advertiser, having been permanently
cured of that dread disease, Consumption, by
a simple remedy, is anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means of cure
To all who desire it, he will send copy of
prescription used, Gree of charge), with the
directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will find a SURE CURE for Con-
sumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address, Rev. L. A. WILSON,
l74lmv1 1914 Penn d., Williamsburgh, N. Y
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-05
HartIand Business Cards.
+ G. | j. B e Il Il

+. GIL B e Il T,
Manufacturer of and Dealer in
PlOws, CultivatOrs, Cottage and
Box Stoves, CauldrOn Kettles,
SINKS, HOLLOW WARE ROLL BAKERS,
Door Rollers, Door Roller Track, Corn.
Shelters, Sugar Arch Mouths, Crates and
Bars, Sap Pans, Arch Tops, Mouths end
Rimmers, Slide Yoke Irons, Boot Jacks.
Registers, Door Scrapers, Empire Stove Black,
Guards and Doors, Bedstead Castings, Gas
Castings, Birdsnest Tuyer Irons, Sleigh and
Sled Shoes, chilled and common, Cart and
Wagon Boxes, Gr.mes's improved Smut Mills,
Howe's Standard Scales, Gibbs Cylinder Plow
Shares, Harrows, &c.
n Orders solicited.
IIartland, VT, May |, 1871. 1884
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-05

Nothing unnerves the averagesmall
boy so much as to be obliged to steal
cookies out of a crock. To his strained
senses the jarring Of the cover sounds
like the crack OF DOOM GALAXY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-12-05
West Randolph Business Cards.
PinlDle S =!

will mail (Free) the recipe for preparing
simple VEGETABBE BALM that will remove
TAN, FRECKLES, PIMPLES, and BLoTcH.
Es, leaving the skin soft, clear and beautiful ;
also instructions for producing a luxuriant
growth of hair on a bald head or smooth face.
Address Ben. Vandelf & Co.. Box 5l2l Moo
Wooster St., N. y
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01
Mauuring Potatoes.

81 would like some information in
regard to the best method of manur-
ing for potatoes-in the hill or other
wise" a. 5.
The method OF mauuring win depend
upon the kind of soil, its condition,
previous crops, etc, so that we can
give A. S. no specific directions. I'm
doubtedly the best way to manure for
any crop is to apply to the whole land
and thoroughly incorporate with the
soil. Ii is not advisable to plant pota-
toes in poor soil and depend upon hill
manuring alone for crop. The best
seed bed for potato crop is good
clover lay, and if the land has been
properly managed before, but little
additional fertilizer will be needed.
The potato is potash plant, and hence
wood ashes, unleached, will never
come amiss. Nitrogen and posphoric
acid are also needed, and these can be
supplied in guano, sulphate ammonia,
dried blood, etc., and dissolved bone
superphosphate, etc. a good mix
ture to apply in the hill is-Peruvian
guano two parts, muriate potash two
parts, and superphosphate of lime one
part. Thoroughly mix and put a
small handful in each hill, first cover
ing the potatoes with an inch or two
of dirt, then putting in the mixture,
and finish the covering. Compton
recommends mixture of half bush
ell of salt with barrel of ashes, put
ting handful on each hill latter plant
ing. We have tried this with satisfac-
tory results. The former mixture was
used in one case last season, with the
very best result. Plaster of Paris
(gypsum) siftcd on the vines when
they first break through the ground,
and after each cultivation thereafter.
will aid materially. Where bugs infest
the vines, mix the plaster with Paris
green. If bugs are to be permanent
institution, q light, one-horse machine
for sitting this mixture, viii be in de-
mand. Inventors will please take
notice.-Ohio Farmer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01
Locust Seed.

"Please tell us the best way to pre-
pare Black Locust seed before plant
ing" d. GENGRTcH.
Ifyour seed has been kept dry, and
is dry now, pour boiling water over
it, and set it where the water viii keep
quite warm for couple of days. The
scalding will soften the outside shell
of the seed, and keeping it in warm
water for time will start germina-
ton. Sow in boxes, in fine, moist,
warm soil, and when plauts are two
inches high transplant into the open
air. We should like TO know what
use yen intend 30 make of the trees.
1t does not make large tree aud
suckers abundantly. Formerly it was
used as stalk on which to engraft
the rose accacia.-Ohio Farmer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01
Pot Roast.

Meat of any kind-beef, chicken,
prairie fowl or pigeons-may be cook
ed in this way: Slice an onion and a
few slices of pork, and pat in the bot
tom of kettle. Place on top what
ever meat is to be cooked, and just
water enough 10 stew it, no more
Keep turning the meat, and let it stew
or roast slowly till brown and tender;
and then take it out, strain and thick
en- the gravy. pour over the meat, aud
earva hof
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01
Meat Pies.

Cut the scraps of meat left from
bakers and roasters up in small pieces;
take deep plate and make a crust
like as for chicken pie; spread layer
of the pieces of meat, little butter,
sprinkle flour and pepper over, and
rhen another layer in the same man.
ner till it is an inch and a half thick.
Put over an upper crust and bake, SO
as to serve hot for dinner, aud you
have a real luxurious dish made from
fragments.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01
Veal Collops.

Cut part of leg of veal into pieces
three or four inches broad, sprinkle
-four on them, fry in butter until
brown, and then turn in water enough
to cover the veal. When it boils take
off the scum, put in two or three on
ions, blade of mace, little salt and
pepper, and stew until tender, then
take up the meat, thicken the gravy
with -four and water mixed smoothly
together, squeeze i'll the juice of a lem
on-or very good substitute is tea
spoonful of catsup-and turn the mix
ture over the Drowned collops. Gar
nish with-thin slices of lemon.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01

stAavanee Grange ''-Wm. Lockard, Master.
NJ. Cnmp, Secretary, Sedgwick CITY. Meets
LIST and 3D. Wednesdays in each month, I r. m
srNinnescah Grange. ''-wnIiam Ross, Master
Mary <. Chambers, sec'y., Clear " ater. Mee's
lst Saturday before fail moon OF each MONTH
"wakuila Grange, &C s. Zimmerman, Master Ter:
T. j. Smith, Secretary, SedgNick CITY. Meets
I'd Saturday each month at II A. M
.sG.u Grange ,,-F. J. Canton, Master.
5 NJ Beiden, Secretary, Valley Center Meet,
ed Wednesday before fun moon OF each month a
ep. m.
prairie Gem Grange, ~. b, York, Master.
Geo A. White, Secretary, Wichita.
Meets every alternate saturday night
"Attica Grangc, ''-P Mcdonald, Master.
James Fickens, Secretary, Attlca'
seYosemitc Grange rs. d. PALLET, Master.
90. Williams. sec'y., ONO NenSr
"Clarion Grange''-c, \. YANKEES, Master; e.,
Mrs j. L. SIayen, Secretary, Clarion. Meep
LIST Saturday in each month p. M
..crsr, Grange III. L. Dswing, Master.
Minnie Beach. Secretary, Valley Center. Meet
LIST and 81 Saturdays in each month at p m.
ssyallev Grange. % f. F. Thompson, Master.
Mrs. Marion Wight, sec'y., Wichita
Meets second Saturday OF each month";
ssPleasant Hill Grange''-Harry Martin, Master
q Martinson, secretary, Wichita Meets is
Saturday Of each month att p. m.
sewaco Grange, ii. A. Nelson, Master,
Edwin Gee, Secretary, Waco. Meets "a sa'ur
day Of each month
"Rock ford Grange ~. Hout Minnich; Master
j. Hui bauer, Secretary, III IaSo. Mee'e y
Friday of each month at p m
.sFairview Granrev-s. II Haden, Master:
q. IL Wamsley, Secretary, Wichita Meet
Cd and 4th Saturdays Of each month at : p m.
r. s. Bell. Secretary, Eldridge
s.Fvergreen Grange. Wv T. Likely, Master.
7 Ps Morrison, Secretary wichita. Meets
and Attn Saturdays OF each month at p m
.eI,one Star Grange. ''-H H. Miller, Master.
Ihos Williamson, Secretary, I'll Paso. Meet
I'd Friday of each month ut D. m
'sPleasant View Grange, "-P. Watts, Master;
IL. Giessner, Secretary, "lenlta
"ulinois Grange"-Jas. sacket, Master,
Albert Leichhart, Secretary, Wichita meet
Thursday before I'd Saturday each month al
o'clock p. III.
..Home Grange, William o'Brien, Master,
j. D. Clifford Secretary, Wichita Meets =
and 4Ih Saturday Of each month at p. ~
ssPavne Grange, ~ Devore, Master, =
James Wilson, Secretary, Greenwlch T. y
Meets "a and.4th Saturdays Of eaeh month";
,scowstin Grau-e''-Jas p Barnett, Master,
Frank Dale, Secretary, Eldridse
.oro Grange, H B. wikoT, Master;
NJ A. RALPH, sec'y.. Wichita
'sNinneha Grange, John Fesgani Master.
Vim. n. Ferris, Secretary, W ichita. Meets Is
and Sd Fridays of each month at =. m.
ssEden Grange''-A. } Wolcott, Master,
VIM. Simpson, Secretary, Wichita. Meets 2
and an Thursdays of each month at p. m
ssMount Hope Grange, Amos NJ. Durand
Mrs. Maggie Baird, Secretary, Mount Hope
Meets LIST and 81 Thursdays Of each month al
p. m.
ssgarmonv Grange, wv y. Woodruff, Master
L. 4. Dorsey, Sec'y, Jamesbnrgl
''seltzser Springs Grange, -. Bear, Master J
E. Pierpont, Secretary, Minneha. Meets :
Saturday Of eacn monthat p. m.
ssGreenleaf Grange''-E. W. Waters, Master.
Thos l.. Preston, Secretary, III Paso
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01

Over two miles of corn cribs, flied
to the top with ear corn OF the best
quality are now TO be seen, it Is said
at the stations on the line of the CHI
cago & Alton Railroad, in the great
corn growing district of Illinois.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01

One true friend is better than hun
bred relations.
Trust not the world for it never pay
eth that it promiseth.
Malignity generally drinks the great
est part of its own poison.
We lose things that are certain while
we pursue others that are dubious.
DO not forget that while you fold
your hands, Time folds not up his
wings.
While we are celebrating on the
time when we are to begin, the time
for action is lost.
Grace teaches a Christian not only
to act like man to God, bat also like
a God TO man.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01
Maccsroni and Beef.

Fry in hot pan with small quanti-
ty of hot fat till each side is brown,
two pounds OF round of beef; turn
these after into pot with enough
boiling water 10 cover it, and cook
slowly till done: half an hour before
dishing throw into the pot one-fourth
pound macearoni. aud cook till done;
salt to taste before adding the macca-
roni; serve the meat in center of dish
with maccaroni around il, serve hot,
and with grated cheese; should the
water boil of add q little: boil the
beef slowly and keep covered tightly,
the water then evaporating more
SLOWLY.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01

P. Dow, Holmes county, Ohio, writes
that he slaughtered on December goth
a Chester White hog. age 10 months,
that weighed $50 pounds, and chal-
langes any one 10 beat it.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01

Upper didn't quite say in his ode
wi o is Governor Of South Carolina.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01
Farmers and Merchants Bank!

Farmers and Merchants Bank!
CORNER FOURTH AND DOUGLAS AVENUES,
WICHITA, KANSAS.
CAPITAL, FULLY PAID UP $4,000.
DOES GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS
Receives Deposits, Exchange and Dome
demand and bearing cent
Interest; Money; Makes Collections all ac-
ceiblc points, Drafts direct all
the principal of Europe and the
COUNTY SCHOOL. AND BRIDGE BONDS BOUGHT SOLD
ACCOUNTS AND COLLECTIONS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.
h. W. LEWIS, President.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01

rsKanses State Grange ''-Buslness OMcers,
NJ 4. Hudson, Master, Mapleton,
PB Maxson, Secretary, Emporia.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01
sEpGwIcK COUNTY DIRECTORY

DISTRICT GRAyGE-sd Dist,
A. NJ. Durand, Master.
E. A Dorsey, Secretary, Jamosburg'
Meets LIST Tuesday in each month, IL, "a. m.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01
MUSTANG IMMINENT,

Which has stood the test Of forty years. There
is no sore il will not heal, no ameness u Will not
heal no ache, no pain, that affiicts the human
body, or the body OF horse, or other domestic
animal that does not yield to its magic touch
bottle costing sc, Soc. 81 co. has often safeg
the life of human being, and restored 10 lie anu
usefulness many valuable horse. Fly
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01

NATIONAL, GRANGE-BUsE.Ess OFFICERS.
JSo. 7 Joxss, Master, Helena, Arkansas.
o. IL. KELLY. Sec'y, Louisville, NY.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01
WICHITA. KANSAS.

The above firm will furnish all kiads OF Marble
Work, Crave Stones, Slabs, Monuments, Etc, and
cut stone to order Dor buildings: u-u
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-01

GRANGE DEPARTMENT.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1877-12-20

"Will you ne my second motkerP"
she asked, her eyes filing. "Mam-
ma said you would and Pm so
tired, ard ! want mother so had. !"
"Indeed, will" "cried Mrs. Gold
thwaitP, you're loving mother.
You shall never be tired, or sad
again, my little Nell. Children
come here, and kiss your new little
sister,
The girls came willingly, but Fred,
flushing To the roots of his curly
hair. mr' led out OF the room.
well, can't go Ia Grafton for
the Truder girls, tonight" ~" he said.
But. hurrah for Christmas Eve -
"Huriah for Christmas Eve, I"
chimed in papa, and the happy house
fairly rang.
Years and years after, and it was
Christmas Eve again. The hallnw-
ed day never grows old M matter
how often it retuans tons Vt always
brings Peace and Good Will.
The Gnldthwaite home was in a
blaze 0f light. Papa sat in his arm
chair, silver threads on his brow.
Mama WAS busy with the Christmas
cheer.
Fred, a tall hewhiskered Young
fellow. his fathers junior partner,
made his way into the drawiDg-room,
where Nellie sat at the piano.
Il say, Nellie haven't you a
Christmas gift for me?"
She looked up, with II smile and a
blush.
"I've ever so many pretty things.
Fred; hut ynn're so hard t0 nlease."
Am /? Shall tell You what Pd
! like 10 have. Nellie, above eve' ything
else i'm the world?"
Yes, Fred" she said, softly, her
eyes droOning.
"Well. will. 10 Ia inst seven
years, since that Christmas Eve,
when I found you down yOnder in
the snow. Nell, was boy then,
hut fell in love with you that night,
and 1--we you yet. want 40u
Nell, for my Christmas gift"
Nellie answered not a word, bnt
she held forth her slender, little
haud, and the happy fellow caught
it, and carried it To his liDs.
And this WAS Nrllie's happiest
Christmas Eve.-PeterSon's Adgd
zine.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1877-12-20

Minhss:n on the L. c. s s. c. r. E.'nas
population of 800, Is thriving business
centre, and controls the trade ofan average
radius OF over eight miles, in which the
JOURNAL has a larger circulation than all
other county papers combined.
Advertisers Uiu please make a note oIth
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1877-12-20
BEATTYSffft;;rSS;;::SiSistsAs:: ;:iits S;SsA: /: Ss:
Parlor Organs.

MeSsrs. Geo. T. Rover & Co. IN. w
Newspaper Reporter says:
"Daniei +. Beatty, the organ builder. OF
WashiNgton, n: j., presses forward with
greatest vigor."
From VIM. Peol, NiagaI : Falls, N.
Several months use of the elegent Parlor
rga you sent me satisfies me that Il Is one
OF the best made. has rich tone; it's
various tones are most pleasant. most
heartily recommend YOUR Orggns for parlor
school. church or other use.h
Best offer ever given. Money refunded
upon return OF organ and freight charges
paid by Inc (DanlelF +. Beatty both wavs II
unsatisfactory. after test trial OF five davs.
rgan warranted for five years. Send for
extenaed list OF testimonials before buying
patlcr ryan. Address.
DANIEL F. BEATTY.
WTshINRfOn. View Jersey. 90.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CONVENTION.

Pursuant to the published call of
the proper committee the Republican
electors of the Assembly District COM
prising Pierce county win meet i, CON.
ventiOn on Tuesday nr.csxt for the cleo.
ton oil delegates to the State ccnven-
Tor. 1t is recommended that the
primary meetings be held at the usual
place of voting on the Saturday pre-
vious. at , o'clock P. N. We trust
that the rank and file of the party will
attend these primaries and choose
such delegates TO the convention as
will faithfully represent their views
and wishes. We are well aware of
the fact that many have become dis
gusted with the manner in which eau
cuses are too frequently managed by
wire pullers. but in reality they can
reasonably blame none but themselves
for not turning out in force and unit
ing TO resist the encroacrment OF the
machine politician. Let all who have
become indifferent as % the result IF
caucuses take renewed courage. unite
and take part in the proceedings Of the
primary meetings. freely expressing
their views and select delegates who
viii represent them This is the way
to pe-petuate our boosted liberties
and free institutions.