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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27
Spirit Of tbe A9c,
Woodstock. w., June ~, 1896.
BY EDWARD c. dana.


There is not much doubt but that
Mr.. Stickney went to Burlington
with clear majority of pledged del
egates over Major Grout. 1t is cur
rent gossip that the mischief was all
done at the state convention-thal
is, that OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES del,
cgates forget promises and pledges
in the political maclstrom OF the
Queen City long enough to drop Il
vote for the Ludlow mans genial
opponent. This, good many OF
our disappointed friends assure MS
did the business. When Stlckncl
votes count for Grout, what does {
prelimary canvass of votes amour
to:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

Chairman Harrity of the Demo
cratic national committee is very
hopeful of the outcome at Chicago
and like other strong and influential
leaders of the party believes that the
convention will be saved from the
disaster which would follow dec
laration for the free coinage of silver.
Says Mr.. 1larrity:
81 am on record as predicting that
the Democratic national convention
will not declare for free coinage of
silver. and am still quite hopeful
that the sound money element Of the
Democratic party will prevent it in
the convention"
With Il sound money platform the
tariff would be the chief issue of the
campaign, and under these circum-
stances only is victory possible for
the Democrrtic party. AS the Bos-
ton Herald says: "Thc Democratic
strength is III appealing to the coun-
try with a platform as sound as that
of the Republicans, and a candidate
who is sounder. They can do this.
They have candidates for the presi.
dency in sight who would far more
command the confidence of the coun-
try than Mckinley. Will they have
the wisdom to nominate one of
them"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27
For Over Fifty Years.

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used for over fifty years by millions of moth
ers for their children while teething, will
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relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold byal druggists in every part of tht
world Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE sure
and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy'
rup." and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27
MAR RAGE S.

In Woodstock, June 20. at the residence
of G. G. Watkins. by Rev. NJ. II. Morrill,,
Talmage W. Bassett and Miss Aura G.. Zen
nett. both of Bridgewater.
In Tyson. June 10. by Rev. Mr.. Robinson
meriy Of Felchvile, and Miss st ella Nc
Vain of Tyson.
In Springfield, June H. by Re, FIR P. J
houlihan, Walter S Graham and Miss Mary
Cane
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27
Dir MS.

In Felchville, June II, n daughter to Mr.
and Mrs NJ q. Amsden.
In West Lebanon, N. H.. June II, a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert +. Lyman,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

Lcavitt-That was quite Il good
birthday present Theodore gave to
Milic.
Bob-What was it?
Leavitt-A box of stationery.
And all the envelopes were addressed
to himself.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

us she really so poor?"
"Poor! Why, it's one of the most
pitiful cases l ever heard of. Sizes
too poor even to own q bicycle. -
Chicago Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

We are anxious to do Il little good in
this world and can think of no peasanter
or better way to do 1t than by recon-
mcnding Ore Minute Cough Cure as a
preventive of pneumonia, consumption
and other serious lung troubles that fol-
low neglected colds. A. b. Morgan,
Woodstock; Scott Tinkham, Quechee; l..
j. NJ. Marcy, Taftsville.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

1--WE use Hoods Pills in our fam
lily. and believe there are none to
compare with them" Mrs. T. G..
Townsend, II Woodstock ave-,
Rutland, Vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

"Wake up, Jacob. day is breaking" so
said De Wits Ditto Early Risers to :he
man who had taken them to arouse his
sluggish liver. A B Morgan, Wood
stock; Scott Tinkhhm, Quechee; L. j.. NJ
Marcy, Taftsville.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

The distrust of Mckinley finds
expression in more than one state in
which the republican candidate is
anxious to stand we'll, and especially
is the lack of enthusiasm notable in
New York, which is badly torn up
by political animosiries and disscn-
sions. The Ralnes law, with some
good features and more objection
able ones, and too much of so-callcd
reform in general, have shaken the
confidence of weary voters and they
are ripe for a change in the present
condition of affairs. A reaction is
coming-it may come this year.
and in any event it will take all of
Marcus Aurelius Hanna's general
ship to bring about victory for his
man in the Empire state. This
thing Of improving the morals of the
public and lining the pockets of Il
favored few by legislation are pet
schemes of the republican party, but
it IS not always popular. 1t has
brought the disaster before, and if
signs do notfail it may again.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27
D EATkS.

In Maiden, Mass, June %. Edward D.
Sabine, aged So years:
In Quechee, June 10, Bennett Dutton,
aged II years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

Mrs. Slimson (severely)-Willie,
this lady complains that YOU have
been fighting with her little boy, and
wants you to promise never to do so
again.
Willie Ito lady)--fou needn't be
afraid, ma'am. \ our boy Will keep
out OF MY way after this.-Odds and
Ends.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

'.John," called the accident insur-
ance agent to his assistant, "remen-
Der you're not to take any more risks
until after July 4,"--[Chicago Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27
HIS Ninth Divorce.

"A special to the Cincinnati Trib-
bune from Laporte, Ind, states that
Alexander Rhimes, Indiana's much
married benedict, has returned to
Fulton county to prosecute suit for
his ninth divorce, he being credited
wilh having that number of wives.
He married his first wife in 1876,
since which time divorces and mar
riages have been almost of annual
occurrence.
HIS career is said to be without a
parallel in the Indiana courts. All
OF his wives are living.
Pass The good word along The line.
Piles can he quickly curel without an OPP
Grafton by simply applying De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. \. r. Morgan,
Woodstock Scott Tnkham, Quechse'
l.. ]. NJ. Marcy, Taftsville.
Mr.. Jackson-Can | have your
Mr.. Johnson-Can you lend me
five dollars
Mr.. Tackson-Ies.
Mr.. Johnson-Yes.- Puck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

Joe-Are the family sociable out
where you are boarding, Jack:
Jack-Sociable' The farmer and
his two hired men sleep on the floor
IN my room.-Chicago Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

The Boston Herald says of the
statement in the St. Louis platform,
that protection and reciprocity are
twin measures of Republican policy
and 90 hand in hand:
"It is obviously quite impossible
to secure the American market for
the American producer and admit
the foreigner to 1t at the same time;
to secure "open markets for our
selves in return for our open markets
to Others" and yet place all Ameri-
can industries beyond the reach of
foreign competition. The whole
series of declarations is a mass of
contradictions, choice assortment
of claptrap, and most injurious re-
Election on popular intelligence"
1t is unotficially rumorcd that MIR.
Hanna, Major Mckinley's hustling
advance agent, is looking toward
Vermont in an interested way-that
he is quite well aware of the in
hucnce of whooping vote for his
candidate IN Vermont, which leads
off in state elections, on other less
thoroughly subjugated states, and in
tends to use the means at his COM
mand to secure it if possible. lie
NAV come this way himself, though
as rule lesser lights of the party
are usually considered sufficient for
campaign purposes in this state.
Mr.. Hanna is worker and knows
what talks i'll politics. His re-
sources are limitless as far as this
campaign is concerned, as his admi-
rablc preliminary work of "fixing'
various wavering states has shown;
and his persuasive presence, or that
of his accredited representatives.,
will doubtless create a f1utter up and
down the state these hot summer
days.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

1t would be hard to convince Il man suf-
fering from bilious collie shat his agony is
due to microbe with an unprononnceabe
name. But one dose of DE Wits Collie
& Cholera Cure will convince him of ITS
power TO afford instant relief. 1t kills
pain. A. b. Morgan, Woodstock; Scott
Tinkham, QueChee; l.. J. NJ. Marcy,
Taftsvillc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-06-27

II don't believe l quite under
stand you, said the stranger.
why not?' asked the native.
-"What have been saying that you
don t understand"
well, l heard you say that yes.
terday was a very cold day for Mr.
Brown"
THAT was true too"
And few minutes later you said
that he had u mighty hot time of it.
Now, if he found it cold day, how
did he
Two hours later tho native was
still trying to explain to him the in.
tricacies of American slang.
go Post.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25
SEVENTY TO-DAY.
Family and Friends of Mother
 Richey Celebrate.

The family and friends of Mrs. Lu. cinda Richey, of this place, sprang g surprise party on that estimable lady on last Monday, the 10th inst, the oc. casion being her seventieth anniversary of her birth. The celebration was held at the house occupied recently by J. B Patterson. Esq, and his family. EaIly in the day, Mrs. Richey had been in. veigled into buggy-ride by MT. Patter- son, her son in-law, and was thus kept out of town for two or three hours. During her absence active preparations were begun, and in short time all the arrangements were completed for the birthday celebration. It was necessary to be very quiet and circumspect, for, in spite of her years, nothing unusual escapes the sharp eyes of Mrs. Richey, and careless word or action on the part of any one in the plot would have proven fatal to the surprise the con- spirators had arranged to spring upon her.
 1 was greeted by the entire family and a crowd of invited guests. After the pro- fuse congratulations, the entire party repaired to the dining room and sat down to an excellent dinner prepared by the five daughters of Mrs. Richey. After dinner, the entire company re- paired to the shade trees adjoining, and the assembled guests were entertained by singing and instrumental music by different members of this talented fam fly. Some time was spent in social converse, and Major H. J. Platt even so far forgot himself as to in troduce the subject of politics, but was very promptly ruled out of order by the ladies present. The Major blushed, apoIogized and subsided.
 One of the most pleasing features of the celebration was a chorus of about twenty of Mrs. Richey's grand children, who sang a song especially dedicated to their grandma. Miss Mary Patterson accompanied with guitar.
 Late Tn the afternoon, the company dispersed to their homes after wishing Mother Richey many happy returns of the day, and that she might live to en- joy many repetitions of the present happy occasion:
 The invited guests were: Mrs. Mineer, Mrs. Bjorkman, Mrs. Anna Kempe, Mrs. Peterson, MT. and Mrs. A. Nicoil, Mrs. McFate. of Alpine, H. J. Platt, and MT. and Mrs. Walter G. Scott. The members of the family present were: Mrs. Charlotte Sherwood. MT. and Mrs. J. B. Patterson, Mir. and Mrs. John Pat terson, MT. and Mrs. John k. Sherwood, MT. and Mrs. W. A. Penney and Mir. and Mrs. J. NJ. Rlchey. There were also present twenty-six out of the thirty five grandchildren.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25
Narrow Escape of the Territorial
 Capital.
Republican,

kepuD1canI
 Yesterday morning Janitor Harry Troops of the city hall entered the of flee of the secretary of the territory about 7:30. In the inner door, at the base of the chandelier squirting from the ceiling was fierce gas flame that had evidently just started. Harry did half dozen things at once, and with the help of Jailor Hi Hooker the t1re was suppressed, the alarm that was turned off at the main, hole was cut through the floor ID the assembly cham above and wet blanket applied from below extinguished the flaming joists. By this time, however, the Pioneer hose had run a line of pipe to the win dow and the engine had full head of steam up. Only impassioned orations on the part of a number of those inside saved the secretary's office from three- inch stream of water that would have washed the furniture into the corners and would have ruined everything in the room.
 The fire, it was found was caused by defective electric light wiring. The break was against the base ofthe chan delier, and the electricity had burned hole in the gas pipe sufficient to al- low the passage, of yard around was charred and blackened and the velvet carpet was covered with soot and cin- ders.
 Less than a hundred dollars will cover the damage done, and this sum will be paid in by Representative Hoadley of the insurance company that carried the city policy. Secretary Bruce has ordered, however, that the apart ment be wholly repapered and the job is now in process of execution.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25
SAD ACCIDENT,
Death of Mrs. J. Y. Lee, at the
 Mail Station.

Death of Mrs. J. Y. Lee, at the
 Mail Station.
 On last Wednesday, as Mrs. J. Y. Lee, of Woodruff, with her children, was coming in buggy from home to visit friends in this county. the horses baked in an afroya between Woodruff and the mail station. Mrs. Lee alighted from the bug y, and in attempting to lift it from the position in which it had settled, over-exerted herself. It was not thought at first that her injuries, which were in the nature of strain, were of 8 severe nature, but she rap idly became worse, and with the assist. ance of J. P. Wimmer finally managed to reach the mail station. pr. Platt, of this place, was immediately summoned but Mrs. Lee was dead before he could reach her, death having relieved her of her sufferings at an early hour Thurs day morning.
 Mrs. Lee was we'll known and univer- sally esteemed by every body all through this section of the country. She had taught school for many years, having at different eimes labored in almost every district in this county. She leaves a husband and family of small children. We extend our sincere sym pHthfes to the bereaved family.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25

In the vicinity of Boquet, Westmore' land Co.,, Pa., almost any one can tell you how to cure a lame back or stiff neck. They dampen a piece of flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bind it on the affected parts and in one or two days the trouble has disappeared This same treatment will promptly cure pam iD the side or chest. MT. F. NJ. Frye, prominent merchant of Boquet, speaks very highly of Pain Balm, and his recommendations have had much to do with making it popular there. For sale by St. Johns drug Co.,,
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25

all the national airs: a procession wa s formed and paraded through the prin- cipsl streets, and carefully prepared programme of exercises, commemora- tive of the occasion, was rendered at Assembly Hall. A chiidren's dance was given in the afternoon, and ball for the elders in the exenirg.
 The afternoon was devoted to sports and general recreation. Several horse races. footsraces, etc., were on the pro grsmme.
 The weather was fine, the late rains having tempered the atmosphere, and made it comfortable for those partici- pating in the celebration, and also had the effect of securing large attend ance during the exercises,
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25
A Serious Accident.

On last Friday, as our townsmau, Jose Garcia,in company with his neph- CIV, Amelio Gonzales, was driving be- tween Salada Springs and St. Johns, a sudden gust of wind blew the top from the buggy. taking with it Don Jose and the little hoy. They fell to the ground each sustaining fracture of the right collar bone. The fractures were reduced by Dr. Platt, and the injured ones are doing very well. Mir. Garcia will be out on the street again in very short time.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25

For Sale.-The finest ranch prop erty in Northern Arizona; suitable for sheep or cattle, all patented land, we'll watered; finest, coolest and largest spring of water in Apao he county right at the door fences, houses, outhouses, wagons, horses, harness, camp traps, furniture, etc., goes with the place. The hay alone cut of the place will pay the price asked in two years. This is the opportunity of your life. If you want to buy and mean business, call upon the undersigned.
 w. H, BURBAGE.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25
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The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25
How It Was Celebrated in St
 Johns Yesterday.

Yesterday (Friday) the 24th inst, our Mormon friends. as is their custom, celebrated Pioneer Day, This is the anniversary of the day on which the advance party, composed of President Young and few associates, first ar rived at and looked down upon the val ley of the Great Salt Lake.
 The exercises consisted of the usual features. The national flag was raised at sunrlse and salute was fired :; the band sereuaded the toTn, diecoursing
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of A, J. Conley, deceased.
 Notice is hereby give:s by the undersigned administrator of the estate Of A. J, Conley, de ceased. to the creditors of, and all persons hay. claims against, said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within four months nfterthe first publication of this notice, to the said administrator. at his residence in the town Gf St. Johns, the same being the place for the transaction of the siness of said estate in said county of Apache. FRANCISCO NUANEs, Administrator of the Estate of A. J. Conly, de.
 ceased.
 Dated at St Johns this ood davof Tulv 1sce
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given to the creditors oi Milton NJ. Gibbs. deceased, that all persons hay. ing claims against said deceased are hereby re. quired to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, to the undersigned administrator. al my residence, in the town of Springerville Apache county, Arizona, lthe same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, within four months after the first pubn. cation of this notice.
 HIRAM s. BIG FLOW, Administrator of the estate of Milton NJ. Gibbs, deceased.
 Dated St. Johns, June Is, 1896.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25

Treasurer Potter left for Holbrook on Wednesday. He will assist J. B. Shep- ard in the shipment of sixteen hundred head of cattle from that point and Nav ajo from the 27th to s0th inst. Bert will then take vacation trip to Los Angeles and Monterey, spending the month of August on the seacoast.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25

Notice is hereby given to the creditors of AmeTicusV V. Greer, deceased, that all persons having claims against said deceased are hereby required to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, to the undersigned executors, at the residence of Joseph Udan, in the town of spripgerville, Apa he county, Arizona the same being the place for the ansaction of the business of said estate) within four months after the first publication of this notice.
 STANSELL GREER,
 JOSEPH UDALL, Execturs of the Estate of Americus V. Greer, deceased.
 Dated St. Johns JulyS TSos.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25

Mir. A. Singer, representative of the old and reliable firm of Grunsfeld Bros., Albuquerque, was in town two days this week. MT, Singer, although a lifelong Republican, expresses himself as an enthusiast in the cause of free silver. He says hIs only regret is that he lives in territory and is therefore unable to vote for Bryan and SewalI.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-07-25

Before proceeding further with this duel," said one of the princidles, "I desire that the right arms of my oppon- ent and myself be measured" This was done, and it was found that the other mans arm was two inches longer. ''Then," said the objector, decisively, ''you will all see how maniJestly unfair 1t is for us to fight with swords unless 1 stand two inches nearer tn him than he stands to me. Hampers Bazar."