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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
Two Ways.

There is a good deal of comfort to
be found with the people who are,
as tho phrase goes, like our folks. :"
The CongregatiOnalist furnishes an
instance in point, relative to the Old
and new way of giving out church
notices:
An old fashioned clergyman had
been in the habit of making the an
nouncemcnts in his most punctilious
manner. Each one was couched in
some such language as this:
IF it be in accordance with the
will of Divine Providence, there will
be a meeting in this house this even
ing. The subject will be Scripture
Promises, and there will be short
address by the pastor, no unforeseen
accident preventing"
When his successor arrived every
one supposed that the old order Of
things would probably continue un.
broken, but the congregation invol-
UNFAIRLY drew a breath of relief
when the pastor remarked, in a
pleasant, conversational tone:
II haven't yet decided whether or
not it's advisable to continue the
evening meetings during the coming
month. 'Tany rate, we'll hold one
tonight, and let Is all try to he there {"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
COMMUNICATIONS.
Epltaphs...A Suggestion.

The custom of placing epitaphs on
tombstoncs, which is now almost OBJ
solcte, ought to be revived, the
writer thinks, and for good reasons.
Epitaphs give later generations an in
sight into the character, life and
qualities of those gone before and
tend to keep the memory of the de-
ceased fresh in the minds of the liv-
ing, whether the living desire it or
not. Too little attention, thought
and care is given to graveyards and
their significance these days, but
with an attractive assortment of cpl
taphs they would command attention,
interest and study. Epitaphs often
tell why the deceased lived and what
they lived for, questions, may be,
which puzzled their nelghbors for
years.
And the writer suggests that every
one write their own epitaph, write
it now and in season, as no one can
write it for you quite as satisfactorily
as you can do 1t yourself. -.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
Free Pills.

Send your address to II. Z. Buck
len Il Co., Chicago and get Il free
sample box of DR.. Kings New
Lie TINS. ..:.L sill convince
YOU of their merits. These pills are
easy in action and are particularly
effective III the cure of Constipation
and Sick Headache. For Malaria
and Liver troubles they have been
proved Invaluable. They are guaran-
teed to be perfectly free from every
dclcterious substance and to be pure
ly vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone
to stomach and bowels greatly in
vigorate the system. Regular size
CSC. per box. Sold by A. B.. Nor
gan Druggist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
4" The Holy City

The sacred concert of devotional
music from "Thc Holy City. given
at the town hall Sunday evening,
was a musical event much apprc-
ciatcd by the audience which filled
the hall. The best of Woodstock's
singers participated, assisted by an
orchestra which bore its share of the
work very capably, all being under
the leadership of Mr.. Il. Pembcr,
to whose efforts the success. and
pleasure of the evenings entertain
ment was largely due. The MEM
bers of the orchestra were Messrs
Pollak and c. F. Koch of the Inn
orchestra, A. E. Ordway, J. r.
Murdoch, F. Nj. Leonard, NJ. G..
Whipple and Karl r. Beedle.
The music of "The Holy City" is
rarely pleasing in character, abound
ing in the richest harmonies, con-
tanning, too, many difficult passages,
and the successful rendering of the
work speaks very well for the ability
of the soloists and the chorus which
Mr.. Pemher had called to his aid.
The solo numbers were worthy OF
special praise. Following the open
ing instrumental number, econ
temptation" Mrs. F. Stearns Fair
banks sang verse of the first hymn,
the third number being sung by
Miss Bcrnice Fuller. The trio
cat eventrde it shall be light" was
sung by Mrs. F. Wilson, Mrs. STAN
dish, Mrs. Rush Vaughan, Mrs. +. S.
Ma ckenzic, Miss Luna Howes. Two
numbers we've sung by Mrs. Clara
White Jcnney, of Boston, who pos
scsses rich contralto voice which
was heard with the greatest pleasure.
The opening nusabsr of the second
part of t he programme, elaboration"
was beautifully rendered by the or
chcstra, and this was followed by Il
grandly sung bass solo by Mr.. L. H..
Miller of Dummerston. His voice
is of rare power and sweetness and
this number was one of the most
impressive features of the program.
A soprano solo by Mrs. f. A. Will
son was beautifully rendered and
was received witty very evident re-
remarks of appreciation, and to the
whole program only the warmes
praise can be given.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
Petition for Divorce.

STATE OF yER RIM whGr srsn Dor" ri
Bethel, VT, has duly filed her petition to
the County Court, setting forth her legal
marriage to William II. Jordan of Charles
town, in the State of Maine that she hath
resided for three years i'll the State of YER
mont that she hath kept the marriage cove
nant, but flat tie said william II. hath
violated the same, for that he hath wlfully
deserted the petitioner, for three consecu-
tive years: wherefore the petitioner prays
for II bill of divorce from the said William
H.:
And whereas it appears that said William
ii. is without this State, so that the sum-
mons of said Court may not lie served upon
him;
IT Is THLREUIoN ORDERED that the said
William H. Jordan he notified and required
to appear in and before said Court and make
answer. if any he have. and abide the order
and Judgment of said Court in the premises.
ut the term thereof next to be held at
Woodst ock in and for the County of Wind
sor in the State of Vermont on the first
Tuesday of December, A, ID. 1897. upon the
first day of said term. by publishing the
substance of said petition, together with
Spirit of the Age, II newspaper published
ut Woodstock in said County, the last pub
LEGATION to he at least six weeks prior to
said term of Court which shall be deemed
sufficient notice to said William II. Jordan.
Given under my hand, ut Woodstock, i'll
the County of Windsor, this oath day of
of September, A. ID. 1897.
JAY READ PEMBER..
Clerk.
HINTON 4 STICKNEY,
Attys. for Petitioner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
A Mystery Of the Heavens.

There is Il curious light in the sky
which only keen eye can detect
and which few astronomers even
have ever seen, but which Professor
i. E. Barnard, who five years ago
discovered the fifth satellite of Jupi.
ter, haa been studying for many
years. His latest account of 1t
comes from the new Yerkes OBSERVE
tory. 1t is faint patch, roughly
circular, Sc oral degrees in diameter
and keeping always in that part of
the heavens which is directly oppo-
site to the sun. The stars chine
through it as they do through a
comets tail. ~German astronomers
have given to this strange light the
name of the gegenschein. Precisely
what causes it remains to be deter.
mined. Youths Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
Two Perennial Candidates.

The Morrisvillc C,tizon rises to
anneu~sS the naAs Il he Hon.
Henry c. Bates of St. Johnsbury
tor the lieutenant governorship can
didacy next year. It's a needless
expenditure OF energy on the part OF
the Citizen as Mr.. Bates is always
understood to be the standing candi-
date for this position from the "Eas'
side" while the Hon. Elihu b. Taft
of Burlington occupies similar po-
sition of honor on the "Wcst side. u
Il Mortified News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your trouhles' If not, get bottle
bow and get relief. This medicine
has been found to be peculiarly adapt
ed to the relief and cure of Female
Complaints, excrting wonderful
direct influence in giving strength
and tone to the organs. If You
have Loss of Appetite, Constipation,
Headache, Painting spells, or are
nervous, Sleepless, EXcitEahle. Melnn-
chnly or toubIed with DIZZY Spells,
Electric B'tters is the medicine you
need. Health and Strength are guar
antccd by its use. Fifty cents and
$l.oo at A. b. Morgan's Drug Store.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
Petition for Divorce.
HUNToN Il STICKNEY,
Attys. for Petitioner.

STATE OF VERMONT, whereas. Fred,
WINDSOR COUNTY. IS. ! erick lrotter of
Springfield, VT. has duly filed his petition
to the County Court, setting forth his legal
marriage to Ellen I. Rumrill. then of said
Springfield, that he hath resided for two
years in the State of Vermont, that he hath
kept the marriage covenant, but that the
said Ellen hath violated the same, for that
she hath committed the crime of adultery:
divorce from the said Ellen, and for ali
mony: and that he my be decreed certain
real estate in SAID petition described;
And whereas it appears that said Ellen l..
Trotter IS without this State, so that the
summons of said Court may not be served
upon her;
IT II THEREuPoN ORDERED that the said
Ellen |. Trotter be notified and required to
appear in and before said Court and make
answer. if any she have, and abide the order
and Judgment of said Court in the premises.
at the term thereof next to be held mt
Woodstock in and for the County of Wind
sor in the State of Vermont, on the first
Tuesday of December, A. u. 1897. upon the
substance of said petition. together with
this order, for three successive weeks, in
the Spirit of the Age, newspaper pub
lished ut Woodstock in said County. the
last publication to be at least six weeks
prior to said term of Court. which shall be
deemed sufficient notice TO said Ellen.
Given under my hand. at Woodstock, in
the County of Windsor, this 4th day of Oct
ober, A. d. 1897.
JAY READ PEMBER.
Clerk.
STICKNEY 4 SARGENT,
Attys. for petitioner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
TaftsvIIIe.
0 g Priest and A G Morse a

" " tTrlest ana "A " Morse 4
deer hunting at Plymouth.
Harvey Balch recently killed Z
porcupine that weighed IS I-2 lbs.
w ii Brownell is building a new
flume for his waterwheel.
Harvey Vaughan gathered "a I-2
bushels of apples from one tree of
seek-no-tarther apples.
A G Hoitt had on sale, tor A II
Coombs three car loads of mixed
stsre cattle, at w est Lebanon wards
Oct. 10 and II.
f II Miller of Brattleboro was the
guest of w II Taft over the Sabbath.
Mrs Daisy Morgan and baby
Hugh are visiting friends at West
Lebanon, n. II.
A remarkably good entertainment
was given here last Friday evening.
"The Stowaway" was finely render
ed by MIR Putnam and there were
choice selections by Mrs Putnam and
Miss Putnam.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
EASY TO PROVE DEATH.
Experience o: Lawyer Pronounced ID,
funct by Several Courts.


funct by Several Courts.
Two lawyers who were in down
town club yesterday became reni
niscent and for the editication of a
group of friends told of some queer
legal cases. lone of the easiest
things to do is to prove that a ma
terial witness is dead" said the old
est lawyer
THAT is in u divorce case, is it
nOt3"
mo; in Il civil suit, where prop
erty is involved A case was decided
last year that shows how easy it is
to prove one is dead. For 40 years
Thomas Lawrence, u successful law
yer, had his office on Beakman street
and for 20 years in II big building.
He was an expert III real estate mat.
tiers and was often made referee in
cases involving real estate litiga.
ton. Ten or Is years ago he Was
appointed to represent several per-
sons in France in the transfer OF
property in this city. In order to
have no hitch the title was vested
in him az II matter of form, and he
then transferred it to tho purchas
ers. The latter took possession Of
the property. which is in Harlem,
u IL sl<.sI
sell it. They could not give per-
feet title, because in making tho
traEsfrr the rec Jrd clerk had failed
to record that this was done. signed,
sealed and delivered in New York.
This omission vitiated the entire
transaction. Meanwhile the last Eur.
chaxers had paid their money and
begun suit to force the former own
en- to give back the money or per-
feet t4t4s. h every court, until it
rssshsl. tIs csHrt of appeals, and
even the last court, 1t was decided
that Mr.. Lawrence vas dead. Wit.
nssses who knew him intimately
and had visited his family went up
Oh the stand and swore that they
knew he WAS not living. The proof
was conclusive, and the court of APP
paals declared him legally dead. but
sent the case back to the supreme
court for retEial."
Where was MI. Lawrence all this
timei"
"He had given up the active prac-
tice of law and had moved to Nyack.
Every week he came to the city and
it CHANGED that none of the witnesses
saw him. Ono day, however, law
yer saw him and said: 'Whew! But
this is stranger Five or six courts
have declared Chat you were dead
He informed the lawyer OF the suit
and he called to see the attorney For
the defendants. At this office the
boy at the door said the attorney
would under no circumstances see
any one. Mr.. Lawrence said, You
just show HIM my card. In a mill
ute the attorney rushed out and
asked, Have you como back to lifel'
In two hours Mr.. Lawrence had
made out the deed to the property
and saw that no mistake was made
in recording the deed. No one had
taken the trouble to find out wheth-
er or not he was dead. Strange
things happen in law cases. New
York Commercial.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
PLEASURE IN EXERCISE.
Every Effort That brings Sense OF ses'
isfaction Ii lseAe6clal.

Every Effort That brings sense OF sss-
isfaction IL beneficial.
In an article entitled Grace and
Health" in The WOman's Home
ComlnIion Florence Hull Winter
burn IS:
There is one law of health that
needs 10 he earnestly recommended
10 our latter day disciples OF physical
culture who are making hard eXer'
Use hobby. and not only to them,
hut to all tired leople, worn ont by
conscientious endeavors to make
their bodies keep up with their en-
ergetic minds The rule is simply
this: Every effort that is followed
by more discomfort than gratitica-
ton is hultful. AN effort may be
disasreeable at the moment, but
plea ant in reaction, either physic-
ally, as when an enjoyable glow
comes after cold plunge, OF mental
ly, in the eXhilaration following the
overcoming of difficulties, which is
one of the most agreeable sensations
that can be experienced But amy
eXertion t.aat taxes either body or
mind more than it pays back in sat.
isfuction takes away from tho gen
eral vsality and consequently is de-
str,mtive to health and life.
"This would seem at once to lay
under the ban much of our necessary
work which involves efforts that no
imagination can cover with a rose
colored drapery. The monotony that
is part of all business occupations,
the drudgery essential to the care
of household, even some of the
offices of the nursery. tendarly as
they may ne regarded by the eyes
of love, arc all things to be endured
and lived through for the sake of
the end, but hardly to be enjoy ed in
the doing.
"Yet if tho end makes up in pleas
ure for the pangs of effort, memory
swiftly sweeps our trouble into the
background and we are the better
off for work that has the germ of
refreshmcnt hidden under hardship.
The struggle for existence is a
boon to the survivor not only in
N re life, but in larger powers, more
assured courage and loftier ambi.
tons. If tn. goal is finally reached,
what matters the bleeding feet, the
strained muscles and blinded eyes
Life is II ii hit. says, the business
nan and goes On with his prosper
ing schemes, boil with the courage
that is 'tho memory of past sue.
ceSses.'
"BOotlc!a labors arc terrible, and
il work it,, If was always hard and
distasteful LIE would be very bitter
to most of :ls But it need not he So
There is Il way of getting certain
advantage :.s we 90 along, 80 that
If we miss he aim we have set oul
heart on we SHALL ut least secure
peace. Mature. whu is II Kind moth
er after al, lis well us IL ligil econ
omist, has arranged that all oul
movements which conduce to any
certain end and are III essential par
of compl, 90 act shall not only cos
us the minimum OF discomfort, bu
Shall be actually agreeable, az graf
flying that sense of harmony tint
fitness that is innate in us.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
SCROFULA
Il Is Foul BIood's Advertise
ment
But u ls Soon Cured by HOODS
SarsapariIIa.

But II is Soon Cured by Hoods
SarsapariiIa.
Yes, Scrofula, ifanything, may be called
the advertisement u foul blood. 1t is the
scourge OF the world - offensive, painfal,
facilitating, stubborn and we'll nigh
uncomfortable.
Outward applications do not cure, they
only drive the difficulty to new quarters.
Emollients may palliate, they cannot
abolish the evil. There is but one sure
way out, and that is to eliminate the
faint from the blood.
There is one remedy that can effect this,
and it ID the only One that, 30 far as we
know, Las almost invariably succeeded
oven where the system has been poisoned
by long years of faint, and the ravages to
be repaired are tremendous. That remedy
ia Hoods Sarsaparilla. Read this:
"My daughter was afflicted with i'm
pure blood. There wero running sores
all over her body AID they caused her
much suffering. We tried medicines that
were recommended as blood purifiers,
but could not see that they did any good
A friend told me about Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and began giving the girl this med
icine. The rsiult was that she was per-
fsstly cured after taking 4 few bottles
She has had no symptoms OF scrofula
sores since that time" MARIETTA M
SMITH, South Middleboro, Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16

The Commercial and Financial
Chronicle in its compilation of gross
earnings of eighty-four railroads for
the month OF September sets forth
the fact that seventy out of eighty
four show an increase over Septem-
Der of last year. The net increase
for the whole number is SIS, 3oo, 363,
1857 per cent. This showing tur.
nishes most convincing proof of
business recovery. There is no bet
ter method of asce,taining the actual
movement of the industrial pulse
than to keep account of the tonnage
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16

The Mckinley administration is
string up southern communities by
the appointment of postmasters
thoroughly Objectionable by race and
politics to the people with whom
they have business relations. The
administration could do little more to
arouse indignation and sectional
hatred. Its persistent effort in
this direction is an unfortunate
blundcr and is a very insecure basis
for the strengthening of the Republi-
can party.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
Spirit Of tbe Asc,
Woodstock. Ivt., Oct. IS, 1897.
BY EDWARD c. dana.

Gen. Weyler's successor in Cuba,
Don Raymon Blanco y Frenas,
Marquis de Pcna Plata, Captain
General OF the Spanish army, is
described as feeble both physically
and mentally, bloodthirstv and cruel.
The change in military commanders
does not promise much for the sue
cess of the Spanish forces on the I'M
fortunate island.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16

President Mckinley and his cabi-
net are back in Washington for the
winter. The president will stick
pretty closely to his desk for the
present, the Ohio election being the
only thing that may interrupt the
seasons work, as he is particularly
interested in the success of his friend
and advisor, Mark Hanna. There
fore some of his friends state that he
will cast his vote as usual at Canton
this ycar. .
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
=. Clever scheme.

First Biz. Gle Crauk-No, never
carry an extra ounce of weight on
my machine-nOt even q tool bag.
Second Ditto-But suppose you
break down on the road and have
no tools7
First B. Cob, that's easily ar.
hanged! l carry my tools in my
pocket. Nuggets.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16

J G. Berry, one of the best known
citizens OF Spencer. Mo-, testities that he
cured himself of the worst kind Of piles
by using a few boxes of DeWitt.s witch
Hazel Salve. He had ncen troubled with
piles for over thirty years and had used
many different kinds Of so-cailed cures;
but DeWit,'s was the one that did the
work and he will verify this statement II
any one wishes TO write him.
Scot: Tinkham, Qucchee; A B Morgan,
Woodstock; l.. j. NJ. Marcy. Taftsville.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
Don't Crowd.

1t is to he hoped that the residents
who are rushing to Vermont to take
advantage of the open season for
deer and gold hunting will not
crowd. There ought to be enough
to "go round" comfortably, and
there undoubtedly will be. Don't
push so as to be in danger of getting
in front of your neightor, especially
if he is aiming a gum Burlington
Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
Gold Fever IN Vermont.

"Gold brook" in Stowe is overrun
with prospectors for gold and the
"yellow fever is also raging in Boil
ton, where old miners report find
ing various nuggets in .Joyner brook.
There are other enthusiasts who are
''pannlng' in Minister brook III
Worcester and the stream which
flows from Smugglers' notch to Lit.
tie river.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16

We admire the frankness of Col.
Olin Merrill. On taking possession
Of the office of collector of customs
he remarked, "Col. Smalley takes a
four years vacation, and I am going
to hold the fort until he gets ready
to come back" This frank admis-
sion that four years is the limit of
Republican domination is gratifying,
coming as it does from so good a
party man as Col. Merrill.-[A Argus
and Patriot.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
BADLY Playod.

Mr.. w. Fl. Proece, the well known
electrician, tells an amusing story
about the early days of the tole-
phone. That the queen might test
the new invention, he put Osborne,
Portsmouth and London in com.
munication and arranged that a
band should play while her majesty
was at the other end of the instru-
ment.
The queen was detained, and be-
fore she arrived the band had been
sent away. But Il happy thought
struck Mr.. Preece. Why not himself
act as the bands He stepped to the
instrument and hummed into it
God Save the Queen and asked if
her majesty recognized the tune.
Yes" che said; lit was the ma
tional anthem, but very badly
played. Youths Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16

You can't afford TO risk your life bs al
lowing cold to develop into pncumonii
or consumption. Instant relief and = GER
tain cure are affOrdc by One Min tie
Cough Cue.
Scott Tiukhsm. Quechcc; A. b. Morgan,
Woodstock; l.. j. NJ. Marcy. Tafitsvilc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16
STICKNEY 4 SARGENT,
Attys. for petitioner.
COMDIISSIONERS' NOTICE.
ESTATE OF JOHN WARD


The undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court, for the Dis
trict of Hartford. Commissioners to receive.
examine and adjust all claims~and demands
of all persons against John Ware, late of
Barnard, in said district. deceased hereby
give notice that we will meet for the pur-
at the residence of Mrs. Ward in Barnard
village ON Saturday the 23d day of Oct .
and Tuesday, March goth, 1893. from 10
o'clock H. III. until o. clock p. H.. each OF
said days, and that six months from the
9th day of Sept. A. d. 1897, is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to
present the + claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Barnard, this ninth day of Oct. IT,
A. ID. 1897.
STEPHEN HOAR.
MICHAEL REAGAN,
Commissioners.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-10-16

There Is no need of little children being
tortured by scald head, eczema and skin
cruptions. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
gives instant relIefand cures permanently.
Scott Tlnkham, Quechcc; a. Il Nor
gan, Woodstock; l.. J. NJ. Marcy, Tafts-
willie