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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
FeIchviIIe.

George M. Clark, the well known
veteran minstrel composer and lecturer,
was taken suddenly ill with black cry
sipelas on Thursday morning, and died
on Friday at II NJ. The funeral took
place on Sunday at the Baptist meet
ing house, Rev. Mr.. Rice of Spring
field officiating. 1t is estimated that
fully 700 people were in attendance,
being the largest gathering on like
occasion ever witnessed in this town.
Among those present of the profession
were +. p. Hardy, of Keene, N. H.,
for twenty-five years treasurer and a
partner of the Whitmore & Clark min
strels, o. S. Holden, Eleazer Dexter,
Il. j. Allen cornet solost and Hank
White, the funeral being conducted by
the Masonic fraternity, who numbered
upwards of 100, from Woodstock,
Windsor, Ludlow and Cavendish
lodges, and also present were members
of G.. A. II. Posts from Windsor and
Ludlow, numbering fifty, under COM
mand of Henry Humphrey also Rocky
Rill Lodge, |. o. G.. r., were present,
the deceased being member of the
whole. The funeral was appointed at
2 O'Clock, p. M, and the members Of
the G.. A. r. formed in two ranks and
marched to the meeting house, faced
in, uncovered heads, when after
prayer at the house, which was but a
few steps from the former, the near
relatives Of the deceased passed through
into the meeting house followed by the
procession of Free Masons and lodge of
Good Templars, all clothed in uniform
and regalias of their respective orders.
The interior of the church was heavily
draped entirely around the walls, and
in front of the pulpit was lfe-size
picture of the lamented hero, decorated
profusely on either side with boquets
of every description. The meeting
house was thronged and crowded.
while there were over 200 that could
not gain admi!tance. After services
within, the several lodges formed for
the procession to the cemetery, in their
respective order, aud on arriving there
ceremonies BETTING the occasion were
performed, after which they marched
from the Lurying ground in order.
Owing to the nature of the disease, de-
composition set in, so that the remains
could not be Seen, neither were they
taken from the house until after cere-
monies at the church were over. The
deceased was 81 years of age, and
leaves II wife and three sons.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
East Barnard,

DR.. G. j. Allen returned with his
family to their home in Waitsfeld last
Monday.
Mary Smith narrowly escaped Sc
rious accident last Sunday. She was
riding in buggy when the king bolt
broke and she was thrown out, hurting
her considerably, but no bones were
broken.
Mrs. Il. X. Walker is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Arnon Vaughn, of Lebanon, is
spending a few days with Ethan AL
lens people.
Frederick Lull OF Hartland is stop
ping for the present with his sister,
Mrs. Vergene Keith.
Rev. S. A. Parker is expected to
preach here next Sabbath at 2 o'clock.
Dana Walker and wife are happy.
1t is son.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

STATE OF VERMONT, At Il Probate
HARTFORD DISTRICT, IS Court held at
Woodstock, within and for said District, on
the twelfth day of May, A. ID. 1885.
Present. lion. John Porter, Judge.
George w. Tafts estate Boston. Mass, in.
tcstatc.
WHEREAS, Louise S. Taft, ADMINISTRATIVE OF
said estate, has presented to said Court hel
petition in writing, s. tting forth that the said
mites ate was the owner at the time of his
death of certain real estate situate in thi,
State, and described in the inventory return.
ed to said Court, and as follows, tO-wit -
An undivided third interest in the home farm
of Charles +. Taft, deceased, lying and being
in said Woodstock; that it would be beneficial
to the heirs and those interested in said estate
by reason of one of said heirs residing out OF
this State, that said real estate should be sold
although the same may not be necessary to
pay the debts due from the said deceased OF
the expenses of administration: and there
fore making application to said Court fol
license to sell the whole of said real estate
undivided third interest,) and all other real
estate Of the said intestatc, If any such there
be within this State:
Thereupon the Court appoints the fourth
Saturday (third day of June, a. d.
1885, rs time, and the Probate Office
in Woodstock aforesaid as place of hearing
and deciding on said application, and orders
that notice of said application be given to all
persons interested in said estate, the reason
for the same, and the time and place of hear
ing, by publishing three weeks successfully in
the Spirit of the Age, Il newspaper printed At
Woodstock, in this State, which circulates in
the neighborhood of those interested Gall
which publications shall be previous to said
time of hearng) copy of the record of this
order, that they may appear before said Court
and be heard in the matter@f said dpplica
tion ii they see cause.
A true record.
HENRY 8. DANA, Register.
true copy of record.
Attest, HENRY 8. DANA, Register.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
South Woodstock.

There will be a dance at National
Hall, on the eve of July Sd.
Bald heads are "down ia front
in this burgh since that first item
touching 'em appeared in the AGE
A change Of postmasters is talked Of
in the near future. We believe Mr..
Kingsley has given good satisfaction tic
the patrons Of the office, and have not
learned that he lis Extensively partisan.
Yet, we hold to the doctrine of demp-
crat holding the office.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
Windsor.

The news of the death of George M
Clark was q sudden shock to his many
Windsor friends. The Masons, Crane
Army and others, to the number Of
100, attended the funeral Sunday, and
took with them a number of floral Of
lcrings.
Several of our prominent Masons
are attending the meetings Of the
Grand Lodges at Burlington this week.
Editor Stiles of Springfield, VT, was
in town last week.
We experienced heavy thunder
shower about four O'Clock Monday
morning.
Nj. c. & H. M. Hubbard have closed
out their business here and have gone
to Clyde, Kan, where they will in the
future reside.
Mrs. Chas. Dart died last Thursday
and was buried Sunday. She has
been sick with consumption for long
time.
Mrs. L. W. Stoughton was in town
last week.
Children's Sunday was observed at
the old South church last Sunday.
Frank Guernsey is at home on
visit.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
BOSTON & LOWELL Il. r.,
Northern Division.
1885 SUMMER ARRANGEMENT 1855.
On and after May 3, 1885, Passengers Trains
" will run as follows:


| " VIII run as follows
! UPWARD TRAINS.
Day Express Train leaves Concord atI0 "a
AM for White River junction, connaction
with train for Well River, St. .Johnshrrt
Barton, Newport, Willoughby and Naro,
Lakes, Stan'tead, Quebec, Bath, LiltIefor
I Lancaster and the White and Franconis
Mountains. Also, with trains tor Mont.
pelier, Mansfield Mountain. Burlington. 81
lAIbahs, Rouse's Point, Montreal, Opdens.
burgh, and the Yves
EXEhEss TRAIN leaves Concord ot ana
P.M."for White River junction a. Rr;stnI
EVENING EXPREss TRAIN leaves Con,orJ
at $50 T.. NJ. for White River Junction. ron
Meeting with trains for Montpelier, BurIinc
ton, 81. Adams, Rouse's Point, MontreaI
Ogdcnsburgh, and the West and with Wood
stock X. k. for Quechee, Woodstock, etc.
'Or on arrival OF trains from Boston, Wor-
cester, Portsmouth, Portland, &c.
DOWNWARD TRAINS,
tMoRS1NG EXPRESS TRAIN ieaycs Wni,a
RNerJGnction for Concord at 3.25 A, moran
arrival oftrans from Ogden sburgh aud Man
treal. This train is run to Boston on Sunday
ACCOMMODATES TRAIN leaves White Il
Junction for Concord at 100 A. NJ,
rBRIsToL TRAIN leaves Bristol for Concord
Ut $50 A. H. and l.50 p. Nj. and Franklin at
ga A, N. and 80 M.
rMML VRAlN leaves White River junction
Tor Concord at 1925 NJ, or IN arrival OF
trains over thcVermoat Genital, passunn.i
and White Mountains Railroads.
DAY EXPRESS TRAIN leaves White Rive,
junction at 800 p NJ, or on arrival Of train,
from Montreal ana Cgdensburgh, Brattlc
6oro, keene, Bellows Falls, Windsor, &c.
connecting at tonctr with train for Man.
chester, Nashua, lac we'll and Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Woodstock. VT, June 10, 1885.

The following is the running time OF
the trains over the Woodstock Railroad,
commencing Tuesday, Nov. rs, 1884:
Trains Going East.-No. 2, Mail, A. M.
Leave Woodstock, II TO- Taftsvllle, II 20;
Quechee. II 32 Deweys Mills, IL 81; Hart
ford, II IS; White River Junction. 70 90.
Trains Going East. No. 4. Aecommo
dation, p. M,--Leave Woodstock, 10
Taftsvlle, 423; Quechee, 4S5: Dsweys
Mills, 39i Hartford, b5; White River
Junction, 5 90.
Trains Going West. No. l, Aceommo
dation, A. M..-Leave White River Jupotiou
730; Hartford, 7 95 Dewey's Mills. 7 IS
Quechee, 90; Taftsyille, 10; Woodstock
8 20.
Grains Going West. No. 3, Mail, P. I'M
Leave White River junction, SO; HIATT
ford, So; Deweys Mills 2l2; Qusohee-
217; Taftsville, 2N; Woodstock, 295.
j. G.. PORTER, Sup't.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
ProctorsviIIe.

Charles G. Spaulding, of Cavendish,
was found dead Friday night near the
Proctorsville Wooden Mill, upon which
he had been at work. 1t is supposed
that he fell from staging aud broke
his neck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

The Mormans and bloody-shirt edit.
ors have decided that Mr.. Cleveland is
ga disappointment" Well, he can.
not please everybody.-[ Indiana State
Sentinel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
DANGER !!
lBRXXxGQY}CIl n

Are your buildings insured
to indemnify you against loss
by fire ?
Is your household furniture
and wearing apparel protect
ed by a policy Of insurance,
which will reimburse you for
loss in case of fire ?
Will your horses, cattle,
and sheep be insured against
pecuniary loss if killed by
lightning during the APP
preaching season ?
Is your life insured, that in
the event Of death your family
will be cared for ?
Have you a policy that will
bring you a weekly indemnity
should you be disabled by ac-
cident ?
These are pertinent ques-
tons, and should be consider
ed by every person who would
carefully protect their in
terests.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
Barnard.

Next Sunday is children's day at the
NJ. f. church.
The Rev. S. A. Parker will preach
at the Universalist church in Barnard
next Sunday at 10 o'clock a. m.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
UncaIled for Letters.

Woodstock, June 10, 1886.
MISS MARY BROWN.
&5~ Persons calling for the above
letters will please say, "Advertised."
WM ID, MCMAsTER, p. M.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

We have received the first number
of the National Postal Neaos, Vol /,
No. /, published at Washington, D.
G., by the National Postal News Co.,
at S1.00 per year. 1t is a handsome
quarto sheet, of five columns to the
page, printed from new type, on first
quality paper, and no postmaster can
afford to be without it. The number
before us has a fine portrait of Post
master General Villas, with a biograph-
ical sketch, and vast amount of other
matter important to postmasters. This
is the recognized organ of the postal
service.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

900 Doses One Dollar,' is true
only of Hoods ISarsaparilla, and it is
an unanswerable argument as to
strength and economy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

The Directors of the Northern Indi-
ana penitentiary have made contract
for a large stone workshop, in which
three hundred convicts will be worked
by the Amazon Hosiery Company of
Chicago.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

The silver wedding of Col. and Mrs.
B. B. Smalley was celebrated Thurs
day evening last, guests being present
from all parts of the state and many
from outside of Vermont. The occa.
sion was the social event of the season
in Burlington. The presents were the
finest seen on any similar occasion in
this city for years, and came from Mr..
Smalley's friends in nearly every state.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
RridgeWater.

W. Scott Southgate. an old resident
and democrat died Saturday night,
aged about 20 years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

PENCIL MARKs.-Local news i
as scarce as hens teeth.-Have you
laid in your stock of "Summer Medi
cine "-Wc are glad to see 50 larg,
Il number of summer visitors in town
Has the mosquito presented his bill
to you yet?-Plenty ofrain and q large
hay crop is assured. Extra copies Of
the AGE will kept for sale at the post
Observation-Disclosures grand list has in.
creased over last year, and we only
lose five on polls. C. Il. Woodruff
has purchased the Fred Howes' house
on Central street for $1,000, and Mr..
Howes has moved into the Clarke &
Hatch house on Mountain avenue, re-
Gently vacated by Mr.. Henry c..
Phillips. is ,,some talk that
Philo Kidder and AL. Parker will soon
put the bakery, which has been idle for
some time, in operation.---Julius
Caesar wasn't it cold Tuesday morn
ing the wind was blowing a 2 40
gale from the north, and fires and over
coats were in good demand no frost,
however. The potato bug is on hand
looking for a job.-Where are you
going to summer? if you want nice
place, come to Woodstock We ad-
mlre at a distance the things that de-
ceive us.-D. p. Simpson and wife
are visiting in town; they go to the
Crawford House, White Mountains,
tor the season, next week We did
not do justice to Mr.. Murdock's peas
last week; when we wrote, they were
in blossom and fully two feet in height;
he has the "boss" garden.-Can any
scholar under ten years old in our pub
lie schools give lis the exact meaning
of the following? "E pluribus unum,"
Two more street lamps are soon to
be erected on River street, one at the
''Pines," near Mr.. L. O. Greene's
residence, and one near the cemetery.
The village dads have not given us
that sidewalk to the factory bridge yet,
but they keep the bridge cleaner
Funny sight to see men on the street
in June with their hands in their
pockets trying to keep them warm.-He
labors vainly who tries to please every
Oody.-Learned men write bad hand. -
Our 10 "Herb," may your name in.
crease, and there be more "Richmonds
in the field. Mayor Hicks says the
Elder" must go-too much cider.
Our friend, DR.. Edwin Hazen, who |
axes quite an interest in horticulture,
showed us last week several varieties
Of strawberries raised in his garden,
one Of which measured two inches in
diameter. Somebody said of the
strawberry, Doubtless God could
have made a better berry, but doubt
less never did" That is our opinion,
exactly, but we would like to have 'em
about the above size.
500 you keep Josselyn's cheese?"
is the question that is asked every day
Of our grocers. In fact, it has a state
for excclency, taste, quail
y and richness, so that everybody who
las used it, like Oliver Twist, "want
more" hence the constant inquiry. A
arge cut Of it, laid on our table, the
'ther day, was greatly appreciated by
'urself aud family, and all return
hanks.
.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

CastOria.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child. she cried for Castoria,
When she was a Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Casta
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

Mr.. Brodie, the Congregational
minister, started Monday morning for
a vacation of two weeks, his pulpit to
be supplied by Rev. 7. Edwards, d.
d., his preceptor, we believe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

Did you cover up your garden truck
last night? No frost, but close shave,
Thermometer registering 500. An
inch of escape is as good as a mile, but
the mile don't brighten fellow so bad.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10
We would like to get returns from
those little bills sent out.

We understand the G.. A. Il. Post of
this place intend giving an entertain
ment at the Town Hall, the last of
June or first of July, for the benefit of
the Post fund. Further particulars
next week. Our citizens will be glad
to improve the opportunity of helping
along good cause.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

John S. Haynes, well known and
respected citizen, died from the efe Its
of paralysis, at the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. B. f. Mack, on River
street. Funeral 10 O'Clock Thursday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-06-10

Notwithstanding the reports to the
contrary, by some of our most "kul-
chard," Mrs. f. p. Archibald returned
home last Saturday afternoon, after a
sojourn of over four weeks at her sis
ter's in Connecticut.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-02
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

George Bancroft, the historian,
saws that George Washington was the
wisest man that ever lived
The men and women who ere born
to write can not be kept from writing.
The things they have TO say compel
characterization Herald.
W. d. Howells says that all the
female characters in his stories are
taken from one model, his wife, whom
he photographs from different angles
M Ds;lin who was g;ren S25, 900
and two YEAR, time to model the de-
sign for the Paul Revere statue for the
city of Boston. did the work in three
weeks,-BOStOn Journal
-Iwing's Washington receipts for
one week were Sl4,S50 Washington
Irving's receipts for one week were
different. However, Irving isu't Irving.
Merchant IrdUeler.
United States Senator Dawes. of
Massachusetts,, and Senator W. NJ.
Evarts, of New York, are cousins, both
being grandsons of Roger Sherman, who
died Senator in 1z93.-Iroy Times.
There were Published in England,
last year, 4. S32 neE books against 1, 1872
in 1888. Besides this there were ,j41
new editions of older books, As for
several years, theology leads the list in
point of number. In the United States
notion is most numerous.
-Osman Digna's original name was
Alphonsc Vinet, he being a full-biooded
Frenchman. He was IT one time sold
as a slave 10 Mohammcd Ahmed el
Mchdi. but quickly rose in that prOph
cts favor and became his son-in-law.
He is Row about fifty-three years old.
The report that Jefferson Bill, of
Lyme had been seriously injured ut
New Orleans was incorrect. His full
name IS Jefferson Davis Bill. The
names OF two of his brothers are Le-
compton Constitution Bill and Kansas
Nebraska BIZ. All are SONS of Hon.
james A. BIZ, Of Lyme. - Hartford
(C0n1l) CO7trGHt
The Princess Colonna's (Miss Eva
Mac1lcy) Wedding outfit, all the forty
three travelling, town, concert, matinee
and dinner dresses, came from the skill
full hands of an obscure but artistic cou-
turiere. On this Mrs. Mackey is said to
hih Z " iISlJ itiudI hCu- L llhV W Cl1-
ploy dressmaher for what she is worth,
and not because she is Worth
A Georgia paper relates of William
Jones. of Hall County, who is ninety
two years of age, that his hair has been
perfectly white, but seven or eight
wears ago it began to change, and now
is perfectly black and luXuriant, while
his beard is still white. Mr.. Jones was
in the war of 1872, and served four
years in the late unpleasantness.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-02
A Little misunderstanding.

A lady who had married farmer re-
turned to visit her friends in the city,
and one lady was quite anxious to
know about farm life.
Don't you get lonesome away out
in the country" she asked.
"Oh, no" was the reply; farmers
wives are always busy, and don't have
time to be lonesome.
us there anybody about the house,:
"Of course; we employ quite num-
Der of people. especially in harvest,
and | see them at meal time every
day."
You don't have,to be very stylish,
do you?"
"Oh. no; all of the people are just
plain country folks, and You know
farmers always eat with their hands"
"You don't say so; is that really
true?"
Certainly, it is
What do they do that for? Can't
they get knives and forks in the coun-
try?"
The farmers wife gasped and choked
and stopped talking.-Mercbant TraC-
eler
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-02
WAR INEVITABLE,

The Porte Seeking "A Russian Allfance-Thn
British Government Preparing for a
Great Conflict.
LONDON, March -2J.-Fhere is great ex
citement here oveT the reports from Con-
stantinople that the Porte has asked the
advice of Bismarck in regard to the Turko-
Russian alliance against England.
The war office Is ,besieged with
news men eager 20 learn particu-
lars, but no information of reliable
character is Forthcoming. The general feel
ing is that in spite of the assurance of the
Government war between Russia and
England is inevitable. Every one
knows that when such war is begun it will
mean a bitter conflict probably of many
years duration. The likelihood of Turkey
having esllved OF 'treachery toward Eng
land does not surprise any one, as it is a
well-knOwn fact that the Sultan has long
been eager to distract tie attention of the
people from the eXtravaganceS of court,
and that nothing could do this so effectual-
IN as great war. 1t is generally conceded
that huge orders have been given by the
Government for supplies and munitions of
war. These are regarded as positive evil
dence that the Government is preparing for
a great conflict