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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-05-11
A Music Rack.

In these days, when economy Of
space is of primary Importance Ill
furnishing a room. especially in q
fiat, the question frequently arises
how one piece Of furniture can best
be made to serve the purposes ot two.
A hint as to how useful and orna-
mental music-rach can be put at the
back Of piano will not come amss.
The first thing needed to make the
music rack are three thicknesses OF
bamboo, which can be purchased for
fifty cents. By having the Frame
work of bamboo there is nothing to
the instrument.
The largest bamboo makes the up
rights, which have to carry the cross
bars; the next In size form these
bars, while the smallest serves for the
bottoms and sides of the various
divisions. The framework should be
| arranged to take the music length
| wise.
The best way to put bamboo to-
| gether is to make holes in the larger
pieces and let III the smaller ones,
gluing them III position. For the
sides only few pieces Will be re-
quired, some three inches apart, and
these may be let IN, Or they may be
tackled on from the inside with fine
French nails. For the bottoms OF
the divisions it will be enough to let
in a few cross pieces or tack them on
like the side pieces, or one can tack
! over thin piece Of wood. New
| York Herald.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-05-11
O, N. C. THURSDAY. MAY IL. 1899.

It was the middle Of the afternoon
when I, a tired, weak, sick and re-
pentant boy. reached home to receive
the blessings and forgiveness OF my
fond and frightened parents.
At the foot of that bald cliff, just
where he fell on the lovely autumn
day IN the long ago, you can find it
now-unless impious hands have re-
moved it-a stone slab on which is
rudely chiselled this inscription:
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-05-11

u
ple which will create demand for
evaporated raspberries, or the oppo-
site, no demand at all. As raspber-
ries are generally taken to the evapo-
rator they are comparatively worthless
so far as quality OF the fruit is con-
cerned. The reason for this Is that
they are allowed to dry up on the
bushes too much before they are
picked, often being Knocked OF when
they are part dry. thus leaving con-
siderable amount of pieces OF dry
leaves, hulls. worms, etc. among
them A raspberry, to be in the best
condition for evaporating, should be
we'll cultivated during picking season,
and the cultivator run as shallow as
possible, stirring all the surface so as
to keep the moisture in the soil, that
large, plump and juicy berries may be
obtained They should be picked
when fully ripe, but not let stay on tho
bushes anyAonger. Then all the juices
which are so valuable to tirst-class
article of evaporated fruit are retained.
I have no doubt that if evaporators
would insist on their berries being
picked as described above, it would
not be long before the demand for their
particular brand Of berries would be
doubled, as this a point commission
| men and dealers are being more care
| full about now than at any time IN tho
past l do not understand how al
honest man can place his berries on
! the market IN an evaporated form after
letting the most of them dry up on the
| bushes before runninG through the
evaporator, thus leaving them in n
seedy and ciippy condition. Charles
| c. Nash, III Agricultural Epitomist.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-05-11

Since 1870 the coal product Of the
United States has increased nine
times and the exports Of coal have in
creased sixteen times. Then we sup
piled seventeen per cent. Of the worlds
fuel; now we supply twenty-five per
cent. Great Britain still stands at
the head Of the coal producers, with
an average OF 185, 900, 900 tons. The
United States is second, with an aver
age Of 132,00o, 600; Germany, o.
900, 900, and France, - 900, 600.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-05-11
Large Hives.


I am asked whether I think the
eight frame hive is large enough to
accommodate the breeding capacity of
the average good queen. Emphatic
ally will say no. Neither do | think
that the bee-keeper who makes any
tests at all, no matter who he is or
where he is, would answer the ques-
ton in any other way. My expert
ence is that about one-third of the
queens are crowded in q en-frame
brood chamber, and that not over one:
tenth of the colonies can be sufficient
ly accommodated with breeding room
In al eight-frame hive; while perhaps
only two OF three per cent. OF the
healthy queens would find this hive
too large.
Perhaps many people will disagree
with me, who have never used any
thing larger than an eight frame hive,
because they Judge of the possible
strength Of colony by the experience
that one may get with such hive. l
beg leave to say that it is next to inn
possible to Judge fairly of this ques-
ton without first giving trial to
large brood chambers the year round.
1t is useless to expect as pOpulous a
colony for seither spring, summer or
winter. on an average, III a small hive,
or in large one. \ greater cluster,
a larger space, and a greater amount
OF stores are bound to produce, with
| queen to match, more satisfactory
colony.
There is one item which we have
not considered. | have often heard
it said that the size Of the hive was a
! question of locality. Whether there
is point in this remains to be tested.
It is quite possible that, in countries
where the winter changes suddenly,
and in a very few days to summer, the
prolfcress Of queens may have but
little chance Of becoming fully de7el-
oped If such were the case it would
indicate that northern countries could
better adopt small hives than south
ern latitudes. But in my mind this
is debatable. A strong, large colony,
wintered in cellar, ever so far north, B.,
if safely wintered, ought to be able to
develop the prolifcness Of its queen
within q very short time; and as il
takes only twenty-five days for the
| worker bee to hatch, space Of two or
| three months would be much more
than ample to repopulate hive to its
utmost. Are there very many local.
ties where the height of the honey
flow does not last beyond sixty t.
ninety day after the opening of spring:
c. P. Dadant, in Gleanings in Bee
/ Culture
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-05-11
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T testing the comparative value or
these two methods OF grating. the
Alabama Experiment Station found
that at the end of one year the trees
grated on whole roots wsre slightly
smaller than those grated On piece
roots. The difference was very slight,
indeed, bu. the results seem to sndi-
cate that the extravagant claims ad-
vocated by the admirers OF the whole
root system are not we'll founded.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-05-11

:. j., ns.ae. whore, il company with
nv baraaal boon companion. Plato
"a r...eg nh lrinl]e eur doc. as trne
gl l5.4hfa, a dumb brute ever was
sl,. lid many an exciting bovish
n an r.gb,e ii the davs long
c.,r.
0.a uo,a-no IN the early fall oe
ISL. wni,c Plato and / We're out for
Ha1,w had en- experience which I
al +, no dancer of forcettin,, until
| IT, r.4rfj7 f.r1a.tap r was NV
frrr,nta hfa...v and NV fatber
| bal presented N. NAT mcrninAwith
! { lear.cogrtcl treasure ~ the form OF
sao,eaa II was a SINGLE barrel.
muZl.e.. .,Iar concern. and would
I IdoaN.,,, ne considered cutie anti
Gga:e ly bpv friends OF this advanced
a.e a' tae hrccrh.oader and the ham
l., 81 llcvents. If was entirely
Ep to.,a.r 4hen. and | am able - re-
call faU 1ruGcr, napp.er moments Of
~ il. ,aaa witln that Gun have it
" 81. came i.lto nv possession.
O. ,.o. ,rhiuu ia Question hal II
lr# Is. .ll-e Ii'.o 4 ~..-
.0u lo,!ql,..s 4y.Ac .5rlh
t|,"n ..,..
L odts n4.t l.ave heard the
l-e~ -.... ."r. al,l.t as he would,
c'l .Il ru: star. single one
Ia,v wee ordinarily u!cuti-
r.earv with wa,kin~ 7
IN a- IT,, very foat OF Tie
I'd vh.,n formed al alr.ass
49 wall above ny head.
n ia, rsht of me was the
iaaescr ljna.' oI ;ne moan
sockv. barren. desolatc
s. bIt across the mountain
g.. sgs a,.. thpr. y cave SINK in or
u.a mttinr ont When all
-~ af .|e ,onutoin Sides verc
Ga = ,reeu garment. Of snr;ne-
'.4e tle g.soet robes of autumn
-:* stretch of sterile untimhcre,
II .ovel naked and cInrinr liz,
a. ~ traHn on natures face. i
az. ~ unpleasant freak in the con
ST. ...tat TIN, r,ounta,ns that move,
- t.e reason for hut T know tim,
l4.- Iinn was uniyersall,
a7 III white and rolorel al,k ).
t, 5aalar;ro +h,+ i wao
sr1 .,,, former tbat tbar,
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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-05-11

Ar old "Happy
was our
home an ideal
little poet $ valley.
nesting in { Ii e
Mountains Of East
Tennessee, q n 4
5 surroun d e d by
spicadid mountain
The nanl>e
was most appro-
priatcly given to
that hollow, W hicn
was happy in fact
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-05-11

Sacred to the memory Of
PLATO.
Who gave his life to save
A FRIEND.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-05-11

aex, thing to be decided was how to
get there [ could tell by his bark
that Plato was q considerable distance
above me, and the height was we'll
nigh Inaccessible. But + was voung.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
VERGE NNE6.

Rev. John L. Ford, pastor of the NJ. Z.
church at Winooski, is in town for a few days.
Charles Renaud went to Elizabethtown,
-Four cargoes of coal for local dealers,
shipped from New York, arrived at this port
the past week.
Joseph LaFlam, who received severe
shock from the bolt of lightning which killed
Willie Seiple Sunday, is out of danger.
Judge John D. Smith and Lieut. Chas. a.
Bradbury, L. 5. ~, who have both been seri-
ously i'll for a week past, are considerably
better
George +. O. Kimball and wife and DR.. J.
b. Powers and family of Boston are located
for the present in the Kimball cottage at Basin
Iarbor.
Mrs. a. w. Kingsland of Burlington is
spending few weeks with her sister, Mrs. ].
6. Hindes. Her daughter, Miss Caro-, is ex-
pected soon.
DR.. John Gibson is entertaining the Rev.
Charles 5. Mcfarland, d. D., of Yale Uni
versity. DR.. Mcfarland is supplying the pull
pit of the congregational church.
Mrs. Robert Mel aughlin has had monu-
ment erected in Prospect cemetery to the
memory Of her husband, Robert E., and her
son, Seymour y, Mclaughlin. 1t is granite
marble of Gothic design, and is very appro-
pirate.
a very pretty and quiet wedding took place
at the NJ. Z. church Tuesday morning at 9
o'clock. The contracting parties were Cecil
Benton, formerly of this place but now resid-
ing in New York city, son of l. F. Benton,
and Miss Ruth Douglass Ingham of this city.
Rev. Geo. y. Kerr ofiiciated and Miss Stella
Harris presided at the organ. Leicester +.
Benton, brother Of the groom, and Dana
Woodman, cousin of the bride, acted as
ushers. The couple took the 10 O'Clock train
for Fitchburg WA White River Junction,
where they will visit the brides sister, Mrs.
Goodyear.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
WEST SALISBURY.

Rev. !. Melvin Smith, who he's been pastor
of this charge and at West Cornwall for over
two years, closes his work as pastor July 10.
His presiding elder and the official board with
the faithful ones, desired him to stay until the
end Of the year; but as he had decided some
months ago to again enter evangeistic work
and with the pressing engagements already at
hand, he has felt led to ask to be relieved
from the pastorate here. He desires the pas
tors and others who have spoken to him
about assisting them in revival work to cor
respond with him as soon as possible, to
enable him to complete his slate for fall and
winter work, before taking trip to Canada.
Rev. J. NJ. Wright Of North Hartand, VT,
has been appointed to supply this charge for
the present
The centennial Of Methodism in Salisbury
was observed with appropriate exercises
at the NJ +. church, Tuesday, Tune 81
afternoon and evening. The pastor, Rev. J.
Melvin Smith, read the roll call OF pastors, and
several who were present responded. Rev
5. w. Bidwell, who was pastor in IS49, gave
some interesting "reminiscences, and Frank
{, Dyer read an historical paper, which is
valuable addition to Methodist literature Ir
the evening George w. Brown, d. d., pre-
siding elder, preached powerful sermon
taking as his text Peters denial Of Christ
Music was furnished by the choir and ;
Male quartette composed of Rev. J. Melvin
Smith, Rev. ]. G. Gooding, Henry Jones anC
+. {. Dyer. The attendance, considering the
commencement exercises at Mlddlebury
which kept many away, was large. Tn,
thurch enters upon the threshold Of its seconc
century with the best Of prospects.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
SHOREHAM,

Miss Martha Turrell is visiting friends in
Rutland and Manchester.
y daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs Clark
Odell Tuesday night, July II.
Mrs. John Weeks and two sons Of Boston
are at Mrs. ADELAIDE Russell's for few weeks
Miss Rena Smith Of Appleton, Wis, is at
her fathers, Albert Smiths, for the remainder
OF the summer.
The remains of Eddie key, son of Mrs.
Ellen LAPEL key, were recently brought here
from North Adams and placed in the Rich
lville cemetery.
Miss Naletta Caswell died at the home d
her brother, J. O. Caswell, Monday night
after an illness OF several months. She had
lnearly attained the age OF % years Hdr
funeral was attended Wednesday afternoot
NSThe interment was in Lake View cemetery.
Tuesday evening, as B. F. Haskell was driv-
ing down the hill by w. IL. Orchards, his
horse fell, throwing him with much force to
the ground. He was taken into Mr.. Birch
ards and physicians summoned, who did not
find any broken bones; but he suffered much
from the shock and bruises.
Miss Katherine Bingham, who has been i'll
for several months at Glens Falls, died Sunday
morning. Her remains were brought home
Monday and the funeral was attended at hel
fathers house, NJ. w. Bingham's, Tuesday
afternoon. Rev. w. n. Bacon conducted the
Service, assisted by Rev. E. c. Partridge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
NORTH FERRiSBURG.

Miss Lucy Wickes is visiting friends in
Middlebury.
DR., and Mrs. Roy Linsley OF Bristol spent
Sunday in town.
Henry Wickes from the West is in town
visiting his mother.
Miss Margaret McGrath of NIddlebury
spent Sunday in town at ID. .. Noonan's.
The Ladies' Aid society held their annual
meeting Wednesday at the home of Mrs. W.
NJ. Dean.
In the absence of the pastor, the pulpit in
the VI. f. church will be supplied by Charles
Stone next Sunday.
VIM. Newton and Miss Nellie Newton, who
have been spending a few days in town, re-
turned home Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs. Mayes, who lately moved
from Burlington to Rutland, were the guest;
of Mr.. and Mrs 5. y. Allen at their lake cot
tage on Long Point Saturday.
Miss Sarah Allen has gone to West Rut
land to visit friends. Rev. !. NJ. Applemar
and family leave Tuesday for Saratoga, y. Y.
and will be absent about ten days.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

and was tried by the court, who said "not
guilty"
The Rev. X. J. Barton Of Salisbury is ex-
pected to deliver lecture in the interests Of
the Anti-Saloon league at the Methodist
church next Sunday evening.
J. P. Chandler, wife and two small children
were thrown over the dash of a buggy by the
breaking of the king bolt few days ago, but
fortunately no one was injured.
Two gentlemen called upon Justice Hodges
on the 18th inst. Grand Juror Gibbs thinks
he can prove their acquaintance with infan-
tile trout, but consented that on the 18th
inst that question should be decided, the
chaps going on their own recognizance in $50
bail.
Two gentlemen from Middlebury called
upon Justice Damon on the 9TH inst. at the
request of Grand Juror Gibbs and admitted
that they were not as careful in measuring
trout as they should have been, and each
loaned the state So and S4.4o, the expense Of
the call.
In some mysterious manner II. K. Noble got
mixed up with chain that had been holding
up hay rack. In its oscillations the hook
first caught him below the knee and inflicted
a bad wound; next it tore fearful cash ex-
tending up the thigh, thence across in front Of
thigh making painful wounds though not deep.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
NEW HAVEN.

Mrs. ]. c. Wilder was in Burlington last
week.
Leroy c. Russell is attending summer
school at Ithaca, \. y.
The Ladies union held lawn social at the
home of Mrs. c. F. Squier Wednesday after
noon.
Miss Elizabeth Drake has been engaged to
teach in the Middlebury graded school the
coming year.
Mrs. Nora Bissonnette OF Burlington is
spending several weeks with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Levarne.
Rev. L. y. Bigelow Of Bristol occupied the
pulpit Sunday morning in exchange with the
pastor, Rev. J, II. Hoffman.
Marianne Landon went TO North6eld Mass,
this morning to attend Young Woman's
Christian association conference.
Misses Edith Hinman and IIarlena Palmer
returned from Detroit, Mich, Wednesday
evening They attended the national c. Z.
convention there.
One of Garrett Coursey's team OF horses
was recently killel in the pasture by an en-
ragged COW. The horse kicked a young calf
and was attacked by its mother.
Clayton w. Partch of Burlington was in
town the first of the week on business. He is
travelling in the interest of western copper
mine controlled by Boston parties.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET.
From Wednesdays Boston Journal

The butter market has been tame for
week past and the DuOyant tone which dom
mated II two weeks ago has disappeared.
Prices of fine stock are without material
change, because that grade is less plentiful,
but on the bulk IF the supplies Offering
shtdlng OF q to q cent Is necessary to effect
sales This easing up is no more than " hat
usually occurs in the first or second week in
July especially if the weather is very warm,
ana causes no surprise. large number of
families 90 out of town and the city grocers
lose great deal of their regular trade. But
the general consumption goes on about the
same.
Il ceivers who had control of strictly first.
class creamery were not willing TO sell at less
than 10 cents, and that was the ruling price
Tor about all fine Northern sold. But all the
offerings did not go OFF freely at that. aud
holders who did not want to force business at
concessions put their surplus into cold
storage Others who are anxious to clean up,
and whose butter was perhaps not strictly
fine, shaded = to cent and sold at lsls to
ISL cents. This covered Western as well as
Northern.
There has been a Hight trade in cheese and
buyers refuse to respond to any advance,
Notwithstanding the full prices paid in the
country. slles of choice twins have been at
50 to : = cents, but only in special cases can
over 50 cents be obtained for round lots. In
small way cents and upward has been OBJ
tanned. Receivers are compelled TO store
/ their late arrivals for IA better market
the egg market was quiet yesterday, but
br.ces were steady on fine stock. Choice
| Western sold at li55 to 10 cents, the outside
for strictly fresh Occasional selected lots
( held at l5h cents. Choice Eastern sold at
lais TO 10 cents, and fancy new laid ranged up
continue to show effects of heat, and really
desirable lots are scarce.
Hay is steady and in fair demand at sl1g
| Is per ton for the best, with medium at
Sl5dl6, and low grades at Sl0al2 per ton.
/ Rye straw steady at slOdi2 and oat straw at
/ SO 50d7 per ton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
A MARROW ESCAPE.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
+. Hart, of Groton, ). d: WAS taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs cough set in and FINALLY ter
minated in Consumption. Four Doctors
gave me up, saying ! could live but a
short time. gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if | could not stay
with nv friends on earth, would meet
my absent ones above. My husband was
advised to get DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. /
gave 1t trial, took in all eight bottles.
1t has cured me, and thank God | am
saved aud now well and healthy
woman" Trial bottles free at Sheldon 5
Drug Store. Regular size SOC and S100.
Guaranteed or price refunded.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
WEYBRIDOE.

Mr.. Spriggs is at Boston this week.
Fred Ladue's son was quite sick on Sunday
large amount of water fell on Sunday
more than for year.
The Misses Chalker are thoroughly repairing
their horse barn and other outbuildings.
G.. w. Cobb fell or was thrown from his
horse while going to water last week, He
was good deal shaken up.
E. Elliott is suffering from the sticking
of silver into the thick part of his right hand
Blood poison was feared for while
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Sturtevant returned
to their home at Hartford on Monday. The
bicycle combine" made Mr.. Sturtevant's
presence necessary.
In the absence of a proper building the
new library will be placed in the basement OF
the town hall for the present. 1t will be
thoroughly fitted up and made quite good.
George S. Wright who has been teaching
in Spencer, Mass, the past few years, has re-
turned home. 1t is understood that he will be
the principal of the Bethel graded schools
next year.
Patrick Dillon, superintendent Of the Hunt
ngton Falls Pulp MIL, while handling the
cutting-of saw, caught the forefnger Of his
left hand in the sl-screws, completely crush
ing it near the hand. a doctor was called
and it is hoped the finger may be saved.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

where all the exercises were so good all
should have tribute.
The venerable Samuel s. Andrus, a promi.
nent farmer, departed from this life at his
home in West Cornwall Wednesday morning,
June 2S, aged SO years. Descended from a
first settler, Eldad Andrus, fond Of hunting
and fishing, an extensive stock raiser, he had
always resided on the large and fertile farm
where he died. The funeral exercises were
conducted at the house Friday morning, June
so, by the Rev. 5. II. Barnum, pastor of the
Congregational church, which Mr.. Andrus
formerly attended
As b. f. Haskell was coming from Shore
ham village Tuesday afternoon his horse Stun
bled and fell, throwing Mr.. Haskell with great
force to the ground, close to the head of his
horse, which so hurt and stunned him that he
was unable to move or call for help. The
accident occurred near Hiram Orchards, who
ran to his assistance. The horse was so held
by the cart and harness that he was unable to
extricate himself without help. No injury was
done the horse, and only broken thl for the
cart. Mr.. Haskell was taken to Mr.. Birch
ards, where he was most kindly cared for
until Wednesday forenoon, when he was
brought home. Mrs. Haskell was telephoned
for and was soon with him. a doctor was
called and gave him all needed attention while
at the Orchard home. Wednesday evening
Middlebury doctor, relative of the family
was called and will attend him until his recov-
cry, which all his friends hope will be soon
and complete.