Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. 6. II. Godfrey Of
Taunton. Mass; Earle Foster of
Lynn, Mass; Alex Rogers, from
New York ON his wheel, are at w.
d. Fosters. Mr.. Rogers covered
the last rs miles. from Shcrburne to
Woodstock, in one hour and Is min
uteS.
a reception was given by Mr.. and
Mrs. W. II. II. Moore Thursday
evening.
Knights TempIars of Woodstock
and vicinity are off for Boston Mon
day to attend the trcnnial conclavc,
going by special train to the June
ton, there connecting with special
through train from st. Adams. The
headquarters Of Vermont comman-
derry No. / Will be 81, 50 and 56
Union Park.
John G. Dana. of the Denver Pub
lie Library. was elected president of
the American Library Association
for the ensuing year at the meeting
Just held in Denver. Mr.. Dana in
the past few wears has made an en-
viabIc reputation in library work,
and this honor is well deserved.
Michael O'RNme OF Savannah is
at Elton y. Smiths.
II. II. Daniels has built an addi-
ton to his barn on Mountain avenue.
Lawrence Marshall of New York
was among last Saturdays arrivals.
!. !. Richardson, editor Of the
Davenport. Iowa. Democrat, and a
leader in western politics. was in
town this week. He is accompanied
by his daughter.
Lew Wigglc won the deciding
heat in the race with Johnny Wilkes
at the Fair Ground last Saturday,
each having won two heat, at the
first trial of speed two weeks pre-
yiously. Time LII 81.
The chestnut mare. Trlbv, and
the black horse. General, the latter
owned by Henry {. Johnson, have
changed drivers. Henry {. Johnson
bought the chestnut some time ago,
and sold him to Forrest Richmond.
A few DAYS ago an exchange was
made and now Mr.. Johnson drives
the chestnut and Mr.. Richmond the
black.
The trainers ON the Fair Ground
track are getting their horses INTO
shape for the events at the Inter-
State Fair to be held at the Junction
Sept. 4 and 5.
Miss Many Slavton Of New York
is the guest of MIR. and Mrs. 7. O.
Seaver.
Mrs. r. Pembcr and Mrs. f.
A. Wilson are camping with party
at Berlin Pond.
On the second page will be found
the announcement OF the Windsor
County Agricultural Society's semi
centennial far. to be held Sept. q,
3 and 70.
Frank b. Wood, accompanied by
Mrs. Wood, is taking Il ten days
vacation.
Clarence Watkins of New York is
visiting his parents here.
Arthur b. Wilder has bought of
|. c. Mower the Gates place on
Union street, consisting of the house
and lot originally sold by VIM. Z.
Johnson to +. r. Gates.
Mrs. G. p. Marsh has rented her
house on Elm street to Henry Sim
ser, who will occupy it Sept, I.
Mrs. Marsh will remain there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry l.. Gleason
are to occupy one Of the houses late
ly erected by J. 6. Porter near the
depot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin [. Winslow
of Richmond were IN town this
week.
n coaching party, coming mere
from the Berkshire Hills, was at the
Inn over Sunday. The members Of
the party were Mr.. and Mrs. q. d
Moulton, I. l.. Rogers, J. a. Rip
ley, LOUIS a. d. Ripley, of New
York. They left Monday morning
for Randolph.
Capt. William w. Pelton, who
was born in Woodstock about 6;
years ago, and who has made hi
home here most of his life, dice
Wednesday, his death being caused
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