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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13

do more work with safety. 1t is but
little trouble to give team a drink
two or three times each half day
and any man who will try the en-
pertinent will never abandon it. By
providing a barrel on log, boat, or
even on wagon, enough water can
be taken to the field to last two or
three days, and if the barrel is Il
clean one the water will keep in
good condition and with pail the
horses may be given drink Il cou-
pie of times each half day. No time
need be lost, for it will take no long
er to give them "sip of water"
than to siC on pillow handles while
they are resting. There is another
very great advantage in this occl-
sional watering. When so watered,
the team on coming to the stable
may be allowed to drink all they
want without fear of bad results and
the grain may be given so as to give
them plenty of time to eat it.
When not watered from morning
until noon it is not safe to give drink
until they have stood and cooled off,
and every one should know that it
is not the best way to feed horse
before it has drank. The result is
that the driver has to put his team
in the stable to hay, and after din.
ner give them drink and then feed
grain. This is a good deal of trOu BILE
and it takes time, and it also re-
duces the time the horse has to eat
his grain, so he learns to "gObble it
down. and it does not digest as
well or do him as much good. If
water is provided, and horses are
watered at and II o'clock in the
forenoon, they will drink but little
when coming to the stable, and may
at once be fed their grain and will
have full hour to eat and digest it,,
and horse that is fed grain three
times IA day will be better, feel bet
ter and work better not to have any
hay at noon, but simply have his
grain and be allowed the rest of the
time for digestion and assimil alton.
Practical Farmer.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13
MEN AND HORSES.

COLUMBUS, OHIO. Aug. 6.-TO-day
was replete with surprises at the CO.
lumbus Driving Park, there being a
reversal of the order of the previous
day, when favOrites won in ma
jority of events. The greatest sur
prise was the defeat of Star Pointer
in the free-for- all pace. The much
lauded cOnqueror of John r. Gentry
and Joe Patchen was vanquished by
the great son of Patchen Wilkes In
one of the most exciting races ever
witnessed. Patchen not only won
the race on its merits. but paced the
fastest mile ever made in the grand
circuit, equalling the worlds record
of 2:0lR, made by Jonn R. Gentry
at Glenns Falls.
Satin slippers, by Delaney, the
black mare which Alex. Mckay
drove successfully as u trotter for
several years, taking a record below
2:20, is out this year as PAGER and
has already won several races, TAX
ing record at Ottumwa, Ia, OF
2:l31 Horse Review.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13
Horticulture.

Whenever apple branches are like
" to be thick aud struggle with each
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13

A correspondent to the Country
Gentleman says: The example
mentioned by your Maine cores
pendent, who refers to the use of a
bull harnessed in buggy, may be
easily paralleled here in North Caro-
lima, where it is quite common to
see bull not only harnessed to a
wagon, but saddled and ridden to
mill with bag of corn behind the
rider. Or the farmer may be seen
going to the village with produce for
sale in the same way. 1t is one of
the ways by which this necessary
animal may be kept out of mischief
and made to earn his living, and de-
serves imitation everywhere. A
nice looking Jersey bull thus en-
ployed certainly is an instance of
the right animal in the right place
and should not be considered as
anything derogatory to the standing
of farmer"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13
Watering Horses.

In no other way do farm horses
suffer so much as from being made
quately watered. They are COM
PEELED to work steadily for five full
hours each half day in the broiling
sun with no water, The farmer is
very careful when he goes to the
field to see that his jug of drinking
water is not left behind, and he
drinks often if the day is hot, but it
never enters his head that his horse
is a sweating animal, and in proper
ton to its body has smaller stOm-
ach than himself and needs as large
a Supply.of water and needs to drink
as often. Not only is it humane to
provide water for the horse. but it
pays. The sweating process is a
cooling one. This is natures way Of
cOunteracting the heat, and when
water is given in sufficient quantity
TO sustain the sweat the horse can
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13
Live stock.

With a yearly slaughter of about
100000 muttOns and lambs, a pos
sible growing export trade in live
muttons, an annual increase of at
least 10 per cent in mutton consump-
ton and less than 35,0O0,0O0 sheep
in the country, the prospect for an
overstock of sheep within the next
dozen years in not particularly bril-
liant.
The receipts of live hogs at the
Chicago market during June were
T74.OOO. The records show that this
is the heaviest June receipts in ten
years.
Sheep growers have it i'll their
power to increase the demand for
mutton by improving the quality
Make 1t 50 good that people will
have it.
II live stock is protitleSs during the
winter it is not owing to the neces-
stiles of the case, but rather to the
character of the stock or the mode
of its keep.
There has always been a prejudice
on the part Of many against eating
mutton, but il was due to the fact
that so much poor, half-ted sheep
meat had been put on the market
Better mutton is curing the obiec'
ton.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13

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arShip in most any other reputable business col
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Advocate an illustrated semi-mouthly journal
II Is elevatiug in character, moral in tone, and
especially interesting and profitable to young
people, but read with interest and profit BY pSO-
pie Of all ages. STORIES and other interesting
matter well illustrated. Sample copieS sent free.
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13
Woman Is Law.

She-Law? What is law? Wo-
man, governs the world. Woman is
law.
He-That must be the reason why
so many men like to take the law in
their own hands.-New York Jour
nal.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13
Great Sale at
The Bargain House.

We offer for the next 80 days
Meu's all wool black worsted
suits, worth $3.50, for $3.50.
Finer and heavier, worth $ll,
lOI ,......,.-,.,. ....,.., 20 30
Mems all wool brown suits,
worth $1,000, for. .... 1925
Brown and gray mixed all
wool suits, worth $l4, for. 1925
Youths and children's suits at
very low prices ...........
Mems shoes worth $500 for. 81 20
Mems good quality shoes, worth
Fo'uO' loI ........ ..'.,... CLIO
Ladies' and children's shoes and
OXfords at very low prices. Also a
new line of mems fine dress shirts
fancy and plain collars at very low
prices. 1t will pay you to see oul
prices.
Columbia Bargain House,
june4 9m South Main Street.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.-It is terrible
accident to be burned or scalded; but
the pain and agony and the frightfu
disfgurements can be quickly overcome
without leaving scar by using De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. A. B. Rains
"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13
.AhOnt the Farm.

To renew pasture, pillow up the
land or part of it in August, pull
verize thoroughly and sow to winter
rye and the different grasses and
clovers desired for a permanent
pasture, says writer in the Ameri-
can Agriculturist. The following
year the rye will make excellent
feed for stock and will protect the
young grass until large enough for
grazing. have piece of very
satisfactory pasture which was
treated in this way. The addition of
800 pounds ofphosphate will be bene-
fetal.
\ good paint for Outbuildings con-
sists of two parts crude petroleum,
one part boiled linseed oil, mixed
with any shade of dry mineral paint.
Such a paint is suitable for an un-
painted surface or where other paint
is much worn off. 1t cannot be used
as a first coat and other paints used
over it, because it will scale. Dry
paints retail at about 3 cents per
pound.
Now that the new crop season is at
hand, farmers intending to ship
their own grain to market cannot be
too careful as to quality. Buyers
are disposed to discriminate sharply
against a poorly cleaned and inferior
article, especially at this time of the
year. Remember that quality counts
whether marketing new crop wheat
or any other farm produce.
German experiments seem to show
. -. 4 -.
/ tluence in conserving the moisture
of the soil. This may be of greatim i'm
portance during the dry season.
For real usefulness the little toad
is certainly useful adjunct to the
live stock of the farm, and if people
would keep their gardens free from
bugs the best thing they can do is tC
/ get on friendly terms with this little
creature. Wherever you find one
carry it to the garden.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13

"They are handles" said ThoS. Bowers,
of the Crockett, Texas, Enterprise, while
writing about DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for sick
headache and disorders of the stomach
and liver. A. b. Rains. ly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-08-13

Sick headache can be quickly and
completely overcome by using those
famous little pills known as "DeWitt's
Little Early RiSers." \. B. Rains. ly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19

of II, the Youngest baby two years old.
Much sympathy is felt for the family, as
Mr.. LaCharity has been out of work a
great deal during last year and the family
is in need. Mrs. LaCharity was 46 years
old. The funeral was held Wednesday
morning at st. Josephs church and the re-
mains were buried in the Catholic ceme-
terry.
The eighth annual contest in oratory of
the junior class of the High school will be
held al the town hall next Wednesday
evening. The contestants and their selec-
tions are as follows: Dora Elizabeth Lee
land, 'Ride of Jennie MacNeil," by Garlic
tom Edythe Hortense Minis, "Legend of
Bregenz," by Adelaide Proctor; Grace
Archibald Whitaker, "Childs dream of a
star" by Dickens; Eva Nellie Stratton,
three scenes from Flaming of the shrew,"
by Shakespeare Carrie Mae Minis, death
of Little Nell" Old Curiosity Shop by
Dickens Leitsinger's orchestra of Brattle-
boro will furnish music. At this writing
the judges have not been selected. All
the seats are reserved. They will go on
sale at McCaughern's store Saturday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
Squakheag tribe, No. n, Improved Or
der of Red Men, held their first annual
ball at the town hall Wednesday evening
This was the best ball of the season and a
very pleasant time was spent by the nice
party present. There were present mem
bers of the tribe from Brattleboro and
Keene, also others from both towns. The
grand march started at 8 o'clock with
Michael White and Miss Lizzie Cunning
ham as leaders, followed by the different
tribes of Red Men, then the invited guests.
About 40 couples took part in the march.
The dancing was kept up until after
o'clock, and with f. |. Latham as floor di-
rector, NJ. d. White, Robert McCaughern,
jr., and Ed Leach acting as his aids, the
floor was kept in the best of order. There
were 10 tickets sold. A. +. Miller of Brat
teboro served ice cream, cake and coffee
in the hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
WARDSBORO.

Miss Agnes l.. Wheeler is visiting rela-
tives in Winhall.
Mrs. II. K. Knight has been suffering
with neuralgia for some time past.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dexter Waite are visiting
their friends in this village and vicinity.
Miss Jessie A. Howard, who has been
troubled with a throat difficulty, is recOv-
erng from it and is again able to be out.
A goodly number of our people attended
the Sunday school rally at Jamaica We'd
nesday of this week and felt they were
well paid for going.
Much sympathy is felt for David Eddy's
family. Mrs. Eddy, who has been a long
time i'll, is now very low. Mr.. Eddy, who
has cared for his wife day and night most
of the time, is now feeling the effects of
the care and anxiety. His sister, Mrs. j.
o. Lanphear, who has from time to time
assisted them, is i'll at their house at the
present time.
About 20 of the ladies connected with
the ladies' aid society were present at their
last meeting, which was held at the par
sonage. The pastors wife, Mrs. f. II.
Bartlett, entertained them so pleasantly
that all felt it was good to be there. A
large amountSof work was done, which
gave encouragement to all who are inter-
ested in this society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
WEST WARDSBORO.

C. S. Shine has gone to New Hampshire
to work.
The Christian Endeavor society present
ed an interesting program last Sunday
morning
About Is from here enjoyed the hospi-
tality of Jamaica people and the Sunday
school rally Wednesday and 1t is hoped
some of the helpful suggestions received
there will be utilized.
1t is expected the Christian Endeavor so
cety will hold social next Friday even
ing, the first of series, to which an invi-
tation to all is extended. Singing and rec
itations may be expected.
Z. E. Chamberlain of Weathersfield is
visiting his parents here and fortunately
for us he was at the Tuesday evening meet
ing and kindly consented to take the lead.
Mr.. Chamberlain recently went to Wealth
ersfield to a sisters funeral.
Mr.. Symonds of Somerville, Mass, who
came here so recently in pursuit of health
was taken worse and returned to his hon {
last Friday. 1t was great disappoint
ment to many, as we had hoped he would
be able to preach a few Sundays. It's eX
| pected that Mr.. Grattan of East PoultneN
| wi preach here next Sunday. All are in
vited to come and hear him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
H[NSDALE, N. H,
Suicide of Henry II. Vale
At AthOI, MRss.---FOrmerly of Hinsdale
---Took Poison Because of Ill Health.

At AthOI, MRss.---FOrmerIy of Hinsdale
---Took Poison Because OfIII Health.
Henry r. Vale was found dead Sunday
in the office of f. V. Wilson, an Athol
lawyer. Mr.. Vale was notary public, a
con veyancer of deeds and secretary of the
Poquaig club. MI Wilson has been in
poor health of late, and Mr.. Vale had at
tended to business matters for him. Mr..
Wilson had not seen Vale since Friday
night, and went to the office Sunday to get
his mail Wales body was in a chair with
the head resting on a desk. DR.. Brown
and Medical Examiner Oliver, were quickly
summoned. They decided that Mr.. Vale
had committed suicide. The cap was pu /
ed from gas jet on small adjacent con-
sulting room and it is supposed that Vale
first attempted 20 end his life by the use of
gas, but failing in this went out into the
larger room and took poison. He probably
died Friday night. He left his home that
night, and letters written a short time be-
fore then indicate that he intended to kill
himself. Mr.. Vale was son of the late
DR.. Henry X. Vale of Springfield, Mass.
When young man he came to this place.
He was employed by II. K. Hunter, the
publisher and newsdealer, for many years,
anu ldJeT DeChlHe HOldig publiC anu ulu
like work. He held the Office of first
selectman in 1ST9-lSS0, and also Justice
of the peace. He was a Mason and a
past master of Golden Rule lodge. He
owned and lived in the house on Brat
tleboro street in which Charles A. Dana,
editor of the New York Sun, was born.
Mr.. Vale married Miss Hubbard of this
village, sister of Cabot Hubbard, who now
lives here. She survives him with one son
about II years old. His step-mother and
half-sister are living in Springfield, Mass,
the latter being the wife of A. b. Wallace,
the prominent merchant, of the firm of
Forbes Il Wallace. Mr.. Vale was known
Familiarity in this village as "Dr". Vale.
After he went to Athol he was associated
in business with the late George Burleigh,
but of late his employment had been as a
notary and as an assistant in lawyers
offices. He was a man of irregular habits,
and for this reason his absence did not
cause alarm. He had suffered greatly from
rheumatism, and it is supposed that he was
respondent because of i'll health. The
body was brought here for burial Wednes-
day morning The Masons had charge of
the service at the grave. Mrs. Vale and
her son, Mrs Vale, ST., and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. b. Wallace of Springfield accompanied
the remains here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19

the third a farce, "My turn next" the
participants being Maud Munger, Maude
Sawyer, Herbert Huntley, Ada Patterson,
Abbe Kendall, Clifford Booth, G.. w.
Houghton, Reginald Powell, w. Prouty,
Harry Patterson, May Scott, Mamie
Graves and Annie Crawford, all students
in the Central school. The acting of each
is warmly praised by those who attended,
and it is stated that the dramatic ability
exhibited by them was remarkable. The
second part of the program consisted of
the reading by Principal B. A. Rowe of
several well written compositions by the
pupils reviewing the term, a song by Mr..
Rowe and the dramatic company, drill
by the company, and broom exercise by
c. L. Booth. The latter was loudly en-
cored
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
VICINITY GLEANINGs.
An Active and Progressive blue Ribbon
Club in FelchvlIle.

The Blue Ribbon club held a temper
auce rally and reunion in the Baptist
church last Friday evening, the date being
the tenth anniversary of the organization
of the club. There was large attendance;
ll9 members responded to their names at
roll call, either personally or by writing
The program was varied with good music.
Many letters were received from absent
members. some of whom live in other
states, but are still interested in the work
of the club and are loyal to its pledges.
The organization now numbers 100 mem
bers. A letter extending greetings on this
tenth anniversary was received from Mrs.
f. A. Kenyon of Townshend. After the
exercises in the audience room refresh
ments were served in the church vestry.
The club usually holds tie importance meet
ing twice each month in the Fechville
schoolhouse hall, which they have fitted NJ
neatly for the purpose and have provided
with an Estey organ. In the early years
of the club its work was mostly for TIN
children, but now all ages work together
in the meetings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
Entire new designs in cot
ton crepons, in party colors.

Entire new designs in cot
ton crepons, in party colors.
Come to us for ready made
sheets and pillow cases.
Special prices continued a
little longer in our women's
cotton underwear department.
Dresden corsets blowers
and sprigs on solid back
ground) are a fad now. Have
some we think we'll of at SO
cents a pair.
Job in Hamburg edges at S
cents a yard and another lot at
10 cents a yard.
New laces.
New boleros in lace, braid
and jet.
New lot narrow jet head
ings, and medium width pas
sementeries. New "serpent"
velours.
Clearing out prices contin-
ued on all winter stock. DIR SIS
goods, garments, knit goods,
etc.
There has never been a
time when good, stylish, and
in every way desirable to wear
outside garments tor women
and children could be bought
for so little as just now, and
the great majority of them are
medium winter weights which
are much better adapted in
our climate for all Il e year
round wear when you need
an outside garmentat all, than
what are called "spring and
summer garments" for which
you will have to pay much
more. People sometimes for
get that there are only two
seasons---winter, and spring
l and summer combined--- with
5 the cloak makers, and that in
Vermont the not too heavy
t winter jacket or cape is best
for most OF the year.
Old stock is being cleared
out; new stock is coming in
now, but not in cloaks yet.
;. ". /. HAN'LEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Care of the Poor Cheshire coun,

The report of the commissioners of
Cheshire county for the year ending Dec.
81, 1896, has just been published. Upward
of So, 600 is reported in the hands of the
treasurer, small decrease from last year S
surplus, due in the main to a decreased APP
preparation. The management Of the
county farm and almshouse at Westmore-
land by Superintendent and Mrs. A. A.
Whitman is highly commended. The adj
ministration of the Jail and house of cor
recton by Sheriff w. &. futile and wife
is also thoroughly approved. The average
cost per week of the support of inmates at
the county aimshouse is given at Sl.57t.
Forty-three persons were admitted to the
almshouse during the year, and the num-
Der Jan. l, 1897, was So. The inmates dis
charged have numbered Is, and those who
have died IL. Twenty-Five convicts were
admitted TO the house of correction and &c
discharged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
CHEsTERFIBLp, N. Il.

Mrs. Geo. HAYES is quite Ill.
Sheriffs futile and Perry of Keene
were in town Wednesday and searched the
premises Of A. T. Cobb for liquor.
Mrs. Laura Stanford has so far recovered
from her recent illness as to be up and
dressed, though not yet able to resume the
daily walks Of several miles in which il
has been her custom to indulge although
over so years of age.
Friends from Spofford, about 80 in num-
Der, with a few invited guests from this
village, gave a very pleasant party to Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Spaulding at their home
on the evening Of Feb. i. An excellent
supper was served. Conversation, card
playing and music made the evening high.
ly enjoyable to all present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
". /. HAWLEY.
February IL.

1t seems early here to talk
about dress goods for the
coming spring season, but |
have been in the New York
market this week to see the
first openings of new things,
having before now learned
that there are a few choice
novelties to be picked upSS.at
the first openings which are
difficult to duplicate. Come
in early next week and we
shall be pleased to show you
a few single dress patterns OF
the best things, and larger
quantities to cut in any de-
sired length of the new me-
dunn priced fabrics.
The new wash dress stuffs
will also be we'll represented,
and will be sold at popular
prices.
Picked up a few more spec
ial bargains for our "cut price,
linen sale. During this linen
sale we offer four numbers OF
the "Lady Washington" Mar
settles quilts as follows.
Regular 81 80 number for SIPS
Regular $40 number for $500
Regular SSSs number for sass
Regular $3.50 number for $500
Sale still continued of the
quilts heretofore advertised
which we have sold so many
of at 81 cents each.
Lot "short lengths"-2 t.
10 yards best Bates turkey rec
damasks, usually sold at s.
cents yard for 38 cents
yard; lot 20 cent grade for 2
cents a yard.
Large new assortment c
both American and Englisl
cretonnes and fancy de i'm
tor coverings and draperies
the handsomest assortmen
we ever had in the store.
New prints-spring style.
New ginghams - sprin
style.
New dimities-spring style
New lawns-spring style.
New dotted Swiss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-19
WHITINGHAM.

Mrs. Sarah Jillson is suffering from Sc
we're cold.
Mrs. Mary Simpson and Bessie Albee
are on the sick list.
Little Dora Simpson, who has been ill
for week, is better.
David Reed is recovering from severe
attack of pneumonia.
Clarence Plumb and David Drinkwine
are chopping in the woods for Wheeler
Brothers.
c. S. Chase and C. H. Grousbeck are on
a business trip to Greenfield, and Troy and
Cohoes, n. Y, this week.
Wheeler Brothers mill-yard is filling up
pretty fast. From six to nine teams deliv-
er logs there daily, while this good sled
ding lasts.
Mrs. Chandler Pike, who has been very
i'll with pneumonia and heart trouble, was
buried from the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Wilson Pike, last Friday.