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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

/. Never put off till tomorrow what
you can do today.
2. Never trouble another for what
you can do yourself.
8. Never spend your money before
you have It,
A. Never buy what you don. want
because il is cheap.
5. Pride costs me;v than hunger,
thirst. or cold.
G. We seldom repent of having eaten
too little
4 Nothing is troublesome that we do
willingly.
s. How much pain the evils have
cost us that have never happened
9. axe things always by the smooth
handle
10. when angry, count ten before
YOU speak; if very angry, a hundred.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

the brain made by the nerves Of sight,
smell and touch, says Science Siftings
OF large number of persons tested
few could distinguish, when their eyes
were covered and their noses closed.
between weak solutions of tea. coffee
and quinine and even those who were
most successful made FREQUENT and
ludicrous mistakes Still great difficult
ty was found in discrimination by
means of the unaided tongue between
meats as unlike as pork and turkey,
especially when the meat was first
finely t.viGed The eXp iments indi-
Gated that 4 ere are at most only four
real taste sensations, namely. sour,
sweet, bitter and salt, and it is doubt
full if there are more than two-sweet
and bitter. This may suggest to folks
CT frugal mind that a lot OF money
might be saved by going 10 table blind
fold and with nose nut temporarily out
of commission One could then call
yands and liquids whatever one chose.
and tradesmen's bills could be mate
rally reduced by the employment of
a judicious imagination. In the course
Of the said tests a woman Of great re-
pute as a cook said raw potatoes
chopped were acorns, roast pork she
called boiled beef, raw turnip chopped
she called cabbage sweetened. raw ap-
pie was grape juice. roast turkey was
called beef, and horse radish she said
was something she had never tasted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
NY LITTLE LADY.

my little lady" used to call her,
and the diminutiye incensed her great
ly. 1T is such an absurd name" she
would say, land besides, you know how
much ! dislike any remarks about my
personal appearance. 1t is quite mis-
fortune enough to be so ridiculously
small without being reminded Of it con
stantly"
An, but one of these days you will
be great" ] would say, and she would
laugh happily at the prophecy-how
that happy child laugh Of hers rings in
my ears even now-and would accuse
me Of blind Partially, which is" she
would remind me, quoting a favorite
saying Of mine, which was prone to
recur often in our many literary dis
cussions, only another form of partial
blindness"
How shall ! describe her, wonder,
how put upon paper all the incongru-
Gus charm which made her what she
was.
To tell you Of her appearance is to
belle her character, for the outward
being and the inner self had no sister
hood, save when now and again, at
some chance word that inspired a no
BILE thought in her, the woman's glo-
rious soul peeped shoy out through her
blue eyes till they grew dark and deep,
and the warm glow of her divine in
telligence permeated and shone
through her clear baby skin.
She loved poetry-true poetry-and
remembered ali she loved in it. All!
IL you could have heard her recite
poetry as | havel
At such moments she was beautiful
more than that, worshipful.
! have seen young men and cantank-
erous old women rise spellbound to
that bright angel face and listen
breathlessly for the words as they fell
from those baby lips.
At such times the beautiful story OF
the Christ child in the temple has
seemed to ME to gain strength and
/ have pondered wonderingly over the
power some mortals have to hold and
enthral others. binding them fast to
good or evil.
must speak Of her as a child, | sup
pose, in order that you may see her
as she appeared TO the physical eye;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
American Horses ii London.

Few of the million passengers or
more who make their daily journey in
a London bus or street car know that
the horses which draw them are nearly
always Americans or Canadian. Great
Britain, the "horsiest' country in the
world buys more than 10000 horses
from the United States every year.
Nearly all of these are heavy draft
horses. The truth is, since the coach
ing era came to an end, the British
farmer has neglected the harness
horse in favor Of the hunter, and sin
prefers to rear something that can
gallop and jump"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

The hook raised Hawthorne from a po-
sition of humble obscurity to the front
rank Of living novelists, and he was the
most talked of American writer of the
day.
In 1850 Hawthorne left the Salem
customhouse and took up his residence
in Lenox, Mass. Here in the old red
farmhouse in which he had secluded
himself and to which he did not want
the world to come. Hawthorne wrote
THE House of Seven Cables" which he
always preferred to 'The Scarlet Let
ter" In 1851 his restless spirit caused
him to move on" and this time he
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

but he did not voice them very force
fully because he disapproved of the
war altogether and felt that it could
be avoided. He went to Washington
in 1862.
In May, 1864, Hawthorne and Pierce
went on a trip to the White Mountains
and while they were at the Pemigewas-
sett House in Plymouth, n. H., Haw-
thorne died in the night, in his sleep,
on the oath of May, 1864. He was
buried in Sleepy Hollow in Concord,
Mass, and within a few yards Of him
are the graves of Emerson, Thoreau,
Louisa and Bronson Alcott. 1t would
be impossible to find in America q
more notable group Of graves In them
lie the authors of the best literature
our country has produced.
MORRIS WADE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

half century ago. 1t is very near the
bridge and the monument on which
are engraved Emerson's famous lines:
Here once the embattled farmers
stood,
And fired the shot heard round the
world"
Tbs Old Manse was build in 1865.
The e is little study on the sec
ond floor from which the Rev. William
Emerson, grandfather of Ralph Waldo
Emerson. saw the great revolutionary
battle, and his account of it is the
earliest and most authentic on record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
A Mascnline Craze.

The --latest masculine craze is for
evening watch chains studded with
jewels. The chief point about these
chains is that they are much more
slender than those for day wear. 1t
used to be the fashion to wear no chain
at all in the evening. but a special
watch was worn. which was extremely
fat and did not cause the dress vest
to bulge out in the least. Men are
still wearing these evening dress
watches. but with them now goes the
delicate chain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Philippines, but matter which touch
ed the Madridenos nearer home. In
the Gale de Sevilla, especially, on that
Sunday, was news awaited with anx-
iety from the meeting which was be-
ing held at the Hotel Anglais. At last,
about 10 o'clock in the evening, a man
rushed into the street, gasping for
breath, and only just able to utter the
words: He will cut it off,! The ten
sion was relaxed, there was a general
feeling of relief, and the glad news
was passed from mouth to mouth, He
will cut it orr In such times OF po-
litical crisis the stranger might have
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

indeed, with a loud road of acclama-
ton, but rather with a still, small
voice-and forth went, but found
nothing in the world that thought
preferable to my old solitude"
The place most ultimately associated
with Hawthorne. next to Salem. is Con-
cord, Mass, to which town Hawthorne
removed Immediately after his mar
riage in 1912. Here he took up his
residence in the Old Manse, one of the
most historic houses in New England,
house still standing and looking ex-
actly as it looked when Hawthorne
took his young wife to it more than
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
The Baltimore G Ohio Railroad is

The baltimore c Ohio Railroad Is
about to make a radical change in its
method of running dining cars and it
is expected that the new plan will meet
with popular approval On and after
the first of June, all meals, except dim
ners, will be served on the "a la carte"
plan. Hitherto on the main line. all
service was at the uniform rate Of one
dollar per meal. Two new dining cars
are being built and will be in service
by July !, so that all through trains
will be provided with first-class dim
ing cars.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

The corn stalk has been redeemed
from the fire, and now the prairie grass
is in the line of deliverance from Gre
nation. The tough, wire-hbered
grasses are being made into binding
Irvine and it seems to be but a ques-
ton Of time when rugs, mating, rope
and cotton bagging will follow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Monsieur Calino took his son to see
the animals at the Zoo. The young
man asked: rs it true, papa that
orang-utans cannot endure our
climate?" They endure it perfectly,
my son, was the reply, but they
have to be stuffed first"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

AT the imperial court of Austria the
chef of Emperor Francis Joseph esti-
mates that of s250,000 expended on the
tables every year. the unused" repre-
sents about 100000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Tobacco smokers have been more
exempt from influenza during the re-
cent epidemics than those persons who
are not habitual smokers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Farming in Colorado and New

The Denver & Rio Grande railroad,
"the Scenic Line of the World" has
prepared an illustrated book upon the
above subject, which will be sent free to
farmers desiring to change their loca-
ton. This publication gives valuable
information in regard to the agricul
tural, horticultural and live stock in
terests of this section, and should be in
the hands of everyone who desires to
become acquainted with the methods Of
farming by irrigation. Write S. X.
Hooper, G. P. & T. A., Denver, Colo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

1t is really surprising what industry
some young people develop away from
home. There are girls who work en-
Enthusiastically when helping in a church
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Th. Diamond as rrumns.

Quinn-"You seemed enraptured
with the French soubrette. Did she
capture your hearth" DeFonte feel
ing his bosom)-"No; but / believe
she's captured my diamond"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Experiments recently performed give
reason for believing that most So
called sensations of taste are little
more than combination Of reports tc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

A literary society at Florence is dis
cussing the important and pertinent
question, Resolved. That hammock
is more dangerous than a sofa. -Kau-
sas City Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

Willie, hate to whip you. 1t hurts
me worse than it does you" Let ma
do it, then. She can't pound hard
'nough to hurt me ner her either"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27

"Spriggins was pretty mad when his
boss discharged him" well, you can
hardly expect a man to keep cool when
he's fred
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
Boulanger's Charger.

Gen. Boulanger's black charger, on
which he hoped to ride to a throne,
now draws a Paris cab.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-07-27
TRYING MOMENT.

In Madrid When the Entire Population
Was Terribly Excited
London correspondence New York
Mail and Express: A Sunday or two
ago Madrid was convulsed with a
question which outweighed all others.
In the theaters, in the cafes, and in
the streets there was but one subject
Of conversation, and that was not the
cession of Cuba or the rebellion in the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-08
l.UNENBUR0,

The concert Thu, sday evening was a
great success in every wav. The solos
and DUETS by Miss Ethel Abbott ana
Mr. Shuielt were fine and very much tn
jowd by all. also the recitals by Miss ]
Anna SiIsby. The piano DUETS, solo and
trio were in good taste and well render.
ed. They were given by Ms. Flora
Balch, Mrs. Mabel Balch and Mrs. DR..
Darby.
Rev. E F. Blackmer will give the
cantata Of Ruth aud Boaz' Feb. IA
whch will no doubt draw lull house.
Frank Currier is buying potatoes to
car at the 81 alton.
Clinton Hartshorn and wife are caring
Tor her family who are very sick with the
grip.
The schools in town close the winter
term this week.
Mrs. Wentworth is very sick with the
grip.
c. H. Apple bee spent Sunday at his
home in Littleton.
Selden Smith is talking OF buying the
Fellows farm on the river road.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-08
LYNDON CENTER.

Mrs. Susan RrIant, widow Of Dea.
Jamrs Brian, rird at the home OF her
sister, Mrs Daniel Winter. last Wednes.
day morning, OF heart failure. She has
suffered tor many years with asthma
but has been very patient in her suffer
,ngs.
She was born in Sandwich, N. H., in
Nav 1924, Her first husband was a
Mr.. Watson by whom she had FIVE ch,l
dren only two OF them surviving her
They are Frank and Joseph Watson
both living in Michig N. The funeral
services, held at her late home Saturday
forenoon. were conducted by Rev. G. A.
Downev assisted bv Kew w. H. Lysler
and The Free Baptist church choir. The
floral offerings were prou.e and beauti.
al. She was a faithful member OF the
| Free Baptist church until her death and
was rarely absent from the Sunday SER
vices.
Mrs. Emeline Qmmby Masta died at
hospital in Boslon January 80. OF pneu-
monia. Her remains were brought to
Barton Tor burial brside her husband.
Funeral services were held Friday after.
noon She was born in Lyndon. MAJ Oh
16, 1882, her parents beng Dea. and
Mrs. Thomas Qu'mby. She married Or.
John Mas Ia OF Barton and lived at that
place several YEARS. Alter DR.. Masta's
death in 1861 she moved to Lowell and
from there to East Snmerville, Mass.
where she has made her home ever since
She leaves daughter, Mrs. La Davis,
who lives at East Somerv,lle, one sister.
Mrs. d b. St"ddard OF this place and a
brother 7 ] Quimby of California. She
leaves rare example OF Christian stead
lastness and unself>hness.
Miss Mabel Dodge is quite sick, the
fleets of Overwork in her school which
closed last Friday.
l.. B. Harris is still confined to the
house although somewhat better.
Mrs. R l, Leach is very sick threatened
with pneumonia.
Charming Carpenter entertained his
Institute classmates last Wednesday
evening. A very pleasant time was en-
joyed.
Frank and Joseph Watson of Michigan
were called here last week TO attend the
funeral OF their mother. Mrs. Brant,
The village. school closes today with
appropriate exercises in honor OF Lincoln's
and Washington's BIRTHDAYS which are
10 be celebrated this month.
Mrs. Ida M. Davis of East Somerville,
Mass, visited at E. M. Campb,ll's last
week.
Mrs. d. B. Stoddard and Mr.. and Mrs.
E M. Campo, II attended the funeral OF
Mrs. Masta at Barton last Friday.
Mrs. Hannah Corbeille is sill at st.
Iohnsbury at the hospital having her eye
treated. She is getting on very poorly.
Mrs. V. Burke of Barton Landing Wis
tied her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Orson
Stone over Sunday.
At the semi-annual election of officers
Tor the Christian Endeavor Society the
following were elected Pres. F. l..
Pugsley vice president, Mrs. G.. A.
Downey; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. /,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-08
WALDEN.

The Noyesville Creamery Co., put in
their supply OF ice last week.
The Ladies Aid Society will have a
social at Mrs. Rob Tennison s n, KIT Thurs
day evening. All are cordially invited.
N. Kingsbury received telegram
announcing he death OF his brother.in-
law. Henry NJ. Wilson, Feb. 2, at Trout
Brook, P. Q. He had been in poor health
for long time, but grip was the imme-
date cause OF his deaf h.
Mrs. McAlIster is visiting friends in
town.
Mrs. Vic. Stuart of Hardwick visited
her parents Sunday.
The village school, taught by Miss
Mabel Wills m. closed a successful term
Friday afternoon with appropriate ex-
ercises. Those having no absent marks
were; Alice Bean, Charlie Bean, Harry
G'lchrist, Carlos Granger; Pliny
Granger. Inez Kngsbury. Leon Perkins,
Lester Shaw. Raymond Woods. Absent
one half day; frankie Granger. Absent
one dav; Earl Granger and Carl Woods.
Number OF pupils %, average attend
ance 10.
Rev. NJ. B. Parounacian. assisted by
Mr.. Mann and Mr.. Averll of Barre. are
holding special meetings at South Wal
den this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-08

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will hold a meeting in memory ul
Miss Willard Thursday evening, Feb 16
To help carry on her work they will
serve a clam chowder supper in the YES
try from 1ve 10 seven p m. Price OF
supper Is cts. Literary exercises, con.
ssling OF lessons from her lite by several
speakers reciations, music, etc, will
commence at 30.
Evangeine Way, Margaret chatham,
Warren Cha man and Israel Farrow are
sick with the measles.
Miss Alice Guthrie of San Francisco,
who has spent he past year in The tow
and vicinity, leaves this week Tor Greens
boro to spend few DAYS and will then
start Tor her home in California.
Prot. Charles Cambridge spent two
days last week at his farm in Grafton.
Miss Mary Caulder died at her home
at The Corner last Thursday. at he age
OF 81 years. Her funeral was held at
the Congregational church Saturday at
10 O'Clock
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Ferguson have been
quite sick Tor two weeks past with the
grip.
Miss Elizabeth Parker starts this week
Tor New York to he absent few weeks.
Miss Mary Farrow, who went to At
lanta, Ca. several weeks ago. has re-
turned home on account OF her mother s
illness.
Herbert Moore of St. Johnsbury was
in town Sunday.
Mrs. John Crazy has been quite sick
the past week with the grip.
George Mclaughlin left Monday for
Chicago wh're he will spend a mont h
and 90 to Iowa from there.
Miss Kate Kidder has gone to Cam.
bridge and will 60 from re to Chicago
for few weeks.
Frank Cook, an aged resident of the
north part OF the town, died at his home
last week Tuesday and his funeral was
held Thursday at 2 o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-08
EAST BURKE.

The Methodist society will have do
nation supper at Mrs. Burpee's hall
Tuesday evening, February IA There
will be- tables representing diff, rent ma
tions with waters dressed 10 CORES.
pond. Fish chowder, pea soup and lots
Of o.her good things will be served.
Everybody come and have good time.
Mab,l Austin came home from Plain
field Monday.
Rev. Mr.. Austin is sick with the grip
and was unable to preach Sunday. Mrs.
Austin conducted servces.
May Harris is on the sick list this
week.
Those sick with pneumonia are all
better.
l. p Stafford is at Lyndonville caring
for Mrs. II. p. Burpee.
Miss Nellie Bemis has gone to Nashua
to visit her sister, Mrs. [. H. Noyes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-08
WEST BURKE.

Mrs. Carl Gillian is having a second
attack of grip. Her sister, Mrs. Ed
Harris of East Burke, is taking care OF
her.
Edo Gaskel caught cold and is again
confined to the house with grip. 1t is
feared that pneumonia may follow.
Miss Prescott and Mrs. BIodgelt have
tak,n possession oil their mi linery store.
Every one wishes them success.
The following officers were elected at
the annual meeting OF the Ladies' Ii
brary Association: Pres, Mrs Irena
Cummings; vice pres, Mrs. Leonard;
secretary and treasurer, Ms. Cobleigh;
book COM, Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Leonard
and Mrs. Burt.
Mrs Flint moved from Mrs. Stevens
on Tuesday to make her home with her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Rusgles.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-08
0ROTON.

Pliny Orr has gone to Albany to at
tend business college.
The concert by the Olympia Mandolin
and Guitar Club OF Mont pelier. which
was advertised tor Feb. 9Th, has been
post poned to Feb. 15.h.
A. R. Taylor is already occupying the
BARRIERS shop in his new building, which
is last nearing completion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ross, OF Water.
ford, recently visited in town.
Mrs. j. T Darling is recovering from
her iectnt illness.
]. Shannan returned from New York
last Thursday.
The Knights of Pythias have changed
their meeting from Wednesday to Friday
night.
The Public Library Society are to give
an entertainment and box supper. fol-
lowed by promenade, Feb. %, IN K. OF
p. Hall.
Senator 'Griffi,hs of Dandy, who re-
Gently bought the d 'rling lumber plant,
was in town last week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-02-08
KNOXVILLE.
weaka

Deacon George H. Weeks fell dead
while dressing last Saturday morning.
He ha BEEN in poor health Tor several
he never fully recovered. He was about
II years OF age. For several years he
has been deacon of the Congrega lional
church. Funeral services were held at
he church, Rev. ] c. Bodwell Official Ing,
being assisted by Rev. P. b. Fisk.
Selections were sung by the male quar-
tette OF the church. He was placed in
the tomb at Lyndon Center. He leaves
vile and two children, Will Weeks OF
this place and Mrs. George Severance OF
st. Johnsbury. Mr.. Weeks was post
master during Johnson's and Clevcand's
administration. Al one time he was sent
to the national democratic con, ention.
Prescott.
George M Prescott died at his late
home on Hill street Monday morning.
he has been suffering with congestion o.
the lungs Tor some time, but last Thurs
day had shock which paralyze'i one
'ide. He recovered slightly from the
shock but only temporarily.
He was born in Lyndon in 1924. His
INST vie was Julia Quimby, by whom
ne had one son, Sumner g.. who .urvv, s
MIN. His first wife died in 1872. His
second vile was Ellen Perkins. who has
'.nderlv cared for him during his last
sickness. Funeral services are to he held
tod ~ at 1.30, conducted by Rev. c. E
redford.
Miss lrena Howe returned home re-
Gently from Fitchburg where she has
hcen visiting her sister, Mrs. Asa
Mckinney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford were called to
Boston last week to attend the funeral
OF Mr.. Ford's mother, Mrs. Winship.
She spent some time here this last TALL
and made many friends
There was very good attendance at
the supper at the Congregational church
last Friday night. The supper was
excellent and thoroughly satisfied all
who attended.
R,v. and Mrs. f. V. Stevens and child
rem went to Glover, Tuesday to spend
lew days.
The higher department of the village
school closed last Friday with excellent
ex' rcises by the you people. Much
credit is due Mss Dodge, the assistant
teacher Tor he successful carrying out OF
the programme.
Rev. Charles G. Gorse of Sheffield
preached very good sermon at the
Methodist church last Wednesday even
ing.
Mrs. B. G. Morrison entertained the
W"man's Club at the Union House last
Friday afternoon.
E. b. Baldwin OF Sharon has been
visiting his daughter, Mrs. E l.. Wells.
A ten cent village express has been
started by Will Smith He carries
persons and baggage to all parts of the
village at the same rate.
Miss Jennie Newell has been visiting in
Hardwick.
About twenty couples attended the
ladies' night at the Lyndon Club Friday
tv ning. Excellent music Tor dancing
was furnished by the st. Johnsbury
orchestra.
Last Thursday evening the Good Tenn
plais installed the 'o'l wing officers Tor
the ensuing quarter: c T., l.. Parker
V. T.. Mrs Rosa A Allen; SIC, Mrs. w.
Il. Willmarth; F S, Miss BESSIE Adrich
treas, Lucius Park; marshal. Arthur
K. L. smith: s J. T.. Mrs. A. X. l..
Smith; T. {. T.. E. NJ. Campbell.