Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
IN AND ABOUT WOODSTOCK.

- -Au LASSol 1888 puiiStiii iioi
IA Washington saws:
SIN order to answer inquiries tror
all sections of the country regarding
sensational rum ors, the following
statement is made:
"The cruiser New Nor K has no
been ordered to Havana; Consu
9Gencral Lee has not been assassin
lated; there is no conference of thu
Mcabinet; Congress is not in session
to-night, both honses having adj
siourned at the usual hour until to-
smorrow. President Mckinley die
mot go to the capitol and the situa
tion is decidedly quiet
a late dispatch from Havana says
THAT the divers have not yet begun
work on the wreck. This confirms
the statement sent out by officials at
Washington, and casts discre dit on
Sensational stories of discoveries
made by alleged divers.
The following high school pupils
have been selected, without preli H.
mary contest, for the annual prize
Speaking contest which takes place
Edwards the close of the term:
Boys-Harry NJ. Chandler, Ever
ett Perkins, Clyde Houghton, Roger
Griffin, Carol Story.
Girls-Nino Thomas, Sadie Per-
Fins, Katie Rowland, Olive Cobb,
Marie Gillette.
These ten students were chosen
as standing highest in evolutionary
work among the twenty selected
Earlier in the term,
ia the New England Magazine
for March will appear an article on
Woodstock, written by DR.. Henry
Boynton, which will be of especial
Interest and value to every one here
4nd to all the sons and daughters of
Woodstock who still call this place
heir home. The article will be ac-
&pmpanied by about thirty hand
Dune half-tono cuts and pen and ink
Sctches from photographs, most of
Which were taken by W. +. King
Dan, art editor of the New England
Magazine, while here last fall. The
Illustrations also include several
GprtraitS of well known men of the
ast and pictures of old-time build.
ms, DR.. Boynton's article is sure
p be most readable and appreclative
nd, together with the pictures of
eautiful bits OF of scenery in and
bout the town, It will make Wood
dock still better known to the world
a very attractive way.
a district meeting of Rcbckah
dges' was to have been held here
ednesday evening with kedron
rbekah lodge, arrangements be-
X made tor special from White
Over Junction for the accommodate
n of visitors from other lodges,
It the blizzard put an end to the
hans. The banquet arranged for
College Hill house was just about
r9ady tor the guests when it had to
cancelled.
y district meeting of the encamp.
Yents of |, O. O. F. will be held
re the third Wednesday in March.
]. Wesley Miller of Bethel was
town Friday.
%George Aiken went to Boston
X first of the week, taking two
Eagles, "Barty" and "Coverly."
~ entry IN the dog show. A re-
"a t arrival at the Billings kennels
~ Young Scotch collie, which was
y9n as special prize for the best
~Nfl largest exhibition of waterfowl
the State poultry show at st.
hnsbury. Mr.. Aiken returned
II ursday very well satisfied with
showing made by the two Young
gles. In the puppy class Barty
k second prize; Coverly "verv
(hly commended" In the free
all Barry won third prize and
ierly was again every highly
amended"
"A pension has been issued through
n Gillman's agency in favor OF
n I. Woodward. payable to
title S. Woodward, his widow, of
!, month. The certificate is dated
n Marcn g. 1895. and the pen
ended Oct. 10. 1905. the date
klr. Woodward's death.
he trustees have been looking ND
alarm system for the village. A