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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-08
SOUTH POMFRET.

a base ball club has been organ
lied here, with Lyman Jillson as
captain.
Elbridgc Perry, Samuel Paul and
J. b. Hutchinson have made thcil
houses to rejoice in new coats OF
paint, and South Pomfret looks very
different from its appearance in old
"Slab City" times.
Some people are hocing corn and
potatoes and some are yet planting
{. III. Markham has a large force
of workmcn building his new barn.
Charles Newton has finished work
at GaNsvillc and is at home.
Fulitvalc farm has added over a
hundred plum and pear trees to its
orchards this spring.
Wallace Markham is quite sick
with a complication of diseases.
They have begun hayiug on the
McCarty place. lIaying and hoeing
for those who planted late are like
" to come together; in fact, ride
to Woodstock Thursday showed
some cultivating potatoes, some
planting and some haying.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-08
QUECHEE.

Miss Mary Ilurlbutt, who has so
acceptably filled the position of
assistant in the post office for the
past year, has resigned and returned
To her home in Hanover.
Eugene Bodette is building the
stone work for the new addition to
the !. {. Parker Co. mill.
Mrs. u. &. Shcrwin of Woodstock
called on friends recently.
The engagement is announced of
Miss Mary llurlbutt to Mr.. Hugh
Talant of Concord, y. II.
Miss Jessie Gilman, who has been
with Mrs. Carter tor few months.
has returned to her home III Wood
stock.
Mrs. Mary Barton, with her
granddaughter, Ruth Lussie,, went
to Bellows Falls last week, and re-
turned accompanied by Mrs. Shurt-
left, Mrs. Barton's mother.
The village schools close Friday
with picnic.
Mrs. Lena Hurlbutt has moved
from Mrs. Landcrs' house to Hart
ford.
Mrs. Geo. Dustin went to Enfield
Wednesday ON account Of the illness
of her mother.
Carrie Spaulding is home from
Boston.
Mrs. Colony of kccnc is staying
with the Misses Paige.
Miss Myra Paige returned Tues
day from trip to Boston and
kcenc.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Hewitt have
moved to Parker's farm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-08

WANTED 49, y good experienced
table girl. Apply at College Hill
House.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-08

Fred G.. Burnell of st. Adams,
gardner for Oliver Crocker Stevens,
saw Il young deer near his house on
Bank street Tuesday morning, The
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-08

animal was standing under some
trees southeast of the barn, when
Mr.. Burncll first saw it, and it re-
manned about the place for fifteen or
twenty minutes. 1t did not appear
to be frightened, until efforts were
made to capture it, when it ran, go
ing east across Smith street, and
Mrs. j. Gregory Smiths lawn, and
when last seen was making for the
hill east of the Smith place.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-08

The Age and n. y. World one
year, SI,65.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-08
BOY SCAIDED TO HEATH.

The young son of Rev. 6. T..
Ladd of Waterbury, Il former resi-
dent here, was scadcd to death
Monday. y press dispatch from
Waterbury says:
Warren LLdd, four year old son
OF Rev. and Mrs. G.. +. Ladd while
PLAYING in the kitchen this morning
where Il washing WAS being done,
fell backwards into 4 bath tub full
OF boiling hot water. Mr.. Ladd re-
moved the clothing as soon as posi-
bic, histering his fingers in doing
so. They summoned medical aid
Immediately. but he was burned so
severely that he passed away this
evening.
He was an honest and manly little
fellow, and had woven himself into
the hearts of all who knew him.
His parents have the sympathy of a
host of friends. Mr.. Ladd is the
pastor of the Congregational church
of aterbury.
Use LaBelle Glove Cleaner
for your kid gloves. Will clean
youi gloves quickly and well. To
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-08
FARM FOR SALE.

About Is acres. well known rs the Judah
Mack farm: well wutcred al house and barn;
buildings in good repair; good sugar place ::
cuts ubout 40 tons hay. One-half mile
from Lincoln bridge. Inquire of T. V.
SMITH. West Woodstock VI
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-06-08
FRED w. B. SMITHS.
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) RANGES )

When a man or woman
is in the market for a
stove or range they want
the best because it is one
OF the most important
articles in the home. "A
range is not bought every
day and when you do
buy you want the best
for the least money.
Now, that is just what
we are here for and can
show you a line that can
not be beaten anywhere.
Prices as low as the low
est.
Comn in and SOC Our
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16

York Theatre, where he has scored an
emphatic hit
The principle feature OF Mr. Lincoln 5
humor IL it's refinement which has been
highly commended by the nobility in
every country on the globe Perhaps no
one else in vaudeville has appeared be-
Tore 40 many crowned heads as this
clever humorist nor with such great sue
cess.A team which Is very popular with
local Kethtes is Bruet and RIVERS who
wer one OF last seasons biggest sue
cesses. These favorite French duettists
and vocal imtators will repeat their
specially OF last ason, and will un-
doubtedly duplicate it's success. 4 tesm
new here will be Scott and Judge, comedy
acrobats. who are said 10 do one OF the
funniest acts of this class ever put OH
the vaudeville boards. Another couple
who will make their local debut are Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Young, who are looked
upon as the successors Of The Sidmans.
They wll present a delightful rural
comedietts, called ~ Homespun Woo
ing" The Boston press has been loud
and emphatic i'm it's praise OF Ryan and
Richhelds new skit. called Mag Hag-
gerty's Father" The attempt of an Irish
man 10 assume the disnites Of a SUD
deuly acquired wealth furnish basis for
a number OF mirth- provoking situations
and the sketch is said TO fairly over-run
with bright. witty lines IL has been the
laughing hit OF the hill AT KeithS Bos-
toin Theatre during the past week. and
IL is said TO be one of the best sketches
ever penned by that clever playwright
actor, VIII NJ. Cressy
Robinson and Grant are two midget
mirth makers. who do an extremely lu-
dicrous talking act ana Josie and Willie
Barrow Will present their dancing
atsa1e q I.tN. L.. 4
monologuist: Ozav and Delmo. comedy
juggiers: The Zoellers, trapezists: and
an entirely new list OF motion pictures
by the Biograph. including one OF CreS-
ceus winning the Breeders meet at
Continued on page Three
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16

begun before the curtain rises. Her work
ss a cook, however, is said 10 be shown
principally in the middle aud most pecu-
liar OF the three acts. There she is seen
putting the finishing touches on the last
dish OF the dinner which one had heard
ordered in the previous scene. and the
dessert is about TO be served.
There IS a fruit salad that tempts the
butler. He feels confident that there will
be none left for him but he hopes that
at least IL will make tho eaters sick. This
butler is pompous person who Is rather
deferential 10 the cook lie has five min
utes 10 waste 90 propose marriage 10 her
and he is more than surprised az her re-
fusal. His departure is followed by calls
from the clergyman and his soldier guest
Captain Doryaston. both smat0ry IA in
tent and neither knows of the visit OF the
other.
They encounter each other and retire
I'm confusion. TO return later. In the mean
time a more serious visit is paid to the
titled cook by her former husband. lie
has learned thai she has become heiress
20 large fortune and wants her 10 re-
marry him, but the cook will have no
more 10 do with him He IN very drunk
and falls into the scullerN. The clergyman
. returns and wants his cook 20 become his
wife She SAYS no They are Interrupted
by the military man, ana the minister
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16
ROYAL MARINE BAND OF ITALY.

Colonel Felix Wendelschaefer, manager
of the Providence Opera House, has made
a move which cannot fail TO meet with
hearty appreciation on the part of All
lovers of good music. and this provides
FOR a high order OF Instrumental and vo-
cal music on Sunday afternoons and eve-
nings
For tomorrow Colonel Wendclschaefer
offers a real treat In the appearance Of
the Royal Marine Band OF Italy. which
comes 10 this city under the management
of Signor + Ganinni. who some years
ago was one of the leading tenors with
the Strakosch and Mapleson Italian opera
companies.
This big musical organization, which
comprises 90 members, il under the musi-
cal direction of Maestro Minoliu one
of Italys best known bandmasters ana
his players have been recruited from the
leading bands of that land of music.
Among these are several musicians
from the famous Banda Comunale OF
Rome. band which for several years
has taken hrst prize I'm all the European
band tournaments. and also others from
Naples. Florence. Milan and Bologna
conserya tories
a perusal of the programs TO bc given
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16
KEITH'S new THEATRE.

Next week at keith's Is certain 10 be
a record breaker. For the past few weeks
great throngs have been crowdlng that
beautiful playhouse night and day - see
the excellent bills that are always offered
there. Next week. however. the manage
ment has prepared a bill which 1t would
be impossible to improve or strengthen
IL il undoubtedly the strongest vaudeville
bill ever offered in Providence since that
form modern -e1rtertstrfncrrt beeern-
popular, containing no less than six acts
that, in any other than the Keith thea
tres. might easily claim first place.
This place Of prominence will be given
to the man who has been talked about
more than any other vaudeville artist
upon the American stage, the great In
audi. called "the man with two brains -
Inaudi's speciality Is lightning calculation,
and he Is not only the greatest curiosity
that vaudeville has ever produced hut he
is one OF the wonders OF the age maud
does mentally six examples or more at
one time in less time than an expert ac-
countaut could do any one OF them on
paper meanwhile answering a fire or
other numerical questions hurled az him
from anyone ga his audience. All the eX-
amples. with their answers. given him are
put upon a blackboard to prove their
correctness. while Inaudi never looks
at the boards
At the end OF his performance. after
perhaps several hundreds OF figures have
been given him. all of which were put
upon the board and left there standing. he
repeats from his memory. every figure.
Words are inadequate "a describe this
marvellous performance. 10 g. something
to he seen 10 he appreciated Teachers.
students doctors. scientists and psycholo.
Rists should he particularly interested In
him. and for the benefit Of those who are
unable go attend the evening perform.
snceS, his act viii be given after o'clock
thus enabling all 10 see this wonder The
immense advance ~ple of seats and the
numerous Inquiries AZ 10 what time Pa
nints tho sensational myriad dancer
goes on. show that she viii undouhtod-
lv be enthusiastically received Papinia
has been seen here before, but her
dances are now even more beautiful than
ever before and aTe now perfectly bc-
wildefing
The flrc dance. particularly. Us said io
be so realistic as 30 bc seemingly fnass
Of fanSs n IL unauesuonablv The most
wonderful most beautiful end most
graceful dance over seen on any stage in
any country. and although many have
tried to initiate her no success has ever
been recorded although many hundreds
~ failures have. Frank Lincoln Who has
earned Tho sobriquet of the globe trot
ting humorist has iust returned from
Europe. where no has been FOR = number
~ yesrr. and has iue, hnished two
weeks engagement AZ the Keith New
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16

hides himself IN the harder. The third
suitor offers his disinteresied friendship
SHE saws it would. be misunderstood and II
soon proved right
The Wears sister. the spinster mistress
OF the house comes 10 give her order for
next mornings breakfast The officer.
lest he might compromise The cook. con
ceals himself va a cupboard How the com
phcations are worked out would better be
learned through the fine exposition OF
the admirable east provided by MIR. Dan
lel frohman, VI IL headed by Hids
spong, who plays the cook Arthur Forest,
VINO enacts Captain DOrVaston: Jameson
Lee f1nnry viii be seen as the ex-hus-
band; Grant Stewart win play the vicar,
Mrs. Thomas Whilfen. his spinster sister;
Beatrice Morgan. his niece Nevada Hef-
ron VIII inpersonates kitchen slavery
ana William owen a butler The play is
in three acts and Is by v. G Carton. the
author OF Lord and Lady Algy."" Wheels
Within Wheels, etc. II will be presented
here with the same scenery and para
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

A woman or beauty. refined IN speech
ana graceful In manners, figuring as a
cook in rural English clergyman .
kitchen, is the odd figure in Lady Hunt
worth's Experiment" which VIII be play
ed AT the Providence Opera House all of
next week, matinees Wednesday and sat
urday, by Daniel Frohmans company
from Daly's Theatre. New York. What
saves LADY Huntworths Experiment
from being farcical Is the fact that the
experimenting lady deceives nobody.
She does not try TO. The whole house
hold knows that, though first rate cook
she is personally not what her station
implies. The only thing she seeks Go con-
ceal IL her Identity Her experience in
earning living in domestic service has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16
ADJUSTMENTS. EXCURSIONS. ETC
A BILL OF HEADLINE FEATURES

Annual Visit OF the
BEAUTIFUL MYRIAD DANCER
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16
JACQUES
|NAUDI

AAa-paes Astnundiag- -prnhlems in
His Head that lie Cannot DO on Pa
per. Addition. Multiplication, DiNl-
sion and Subtraction Al once. and az
the same time Answering Other
Queries
SOME NEW YORK TESTS:
problem In subtraction up TO the
seNtillion mark was requested, ana
the following given
From ... l27, ,si4, go, ,239. .a27. 1l2, ,3l0, SOB
Subtract .. 257. .335. lS0, 2t0. .231, ,l65. lOO,239
Answer .... l70. 529. .OS0. 099. $50, ,a77, 2i0,Sif
maud after once hearing them, re-
peated Off the two sets OF figures, ana
as auick as a fash gave the answer.
IL took his assistant several minutes
10 copy the problem after him.
maud was then requested onhand 10
raise see 10 the fourth power, ana
more quickly than the figures could he
written down, gave the answer
70d, 5fe. SOS. .976.
In like manner he gave instantane-
ously the cube and square roots OF
numbers up I'm the millions.
Lastly. and perhaps most marVelous
OF all Inaudi ratified OF the figures OF
every problem given him during the
evening and the answers, without
single error II asked TO repeat the
same problems I'm months time ne
could do n with the same ease. one of
the wonders OF his brain being that
a set of figures once stamped on II
can be summed up at viii.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16
EAST PROVIDENCE.

This morning a child died on the Daisy
field plat the cause being membranus
Group and diphtheria. The parents of the
child came from Providence about ten
days ago and a few days later the child
taken ~frk-%o tire f1rutttT authorities
are satisfied that the disease was con-
tracted i'm Providence. and did not develop
until after the removal Of the family.
Health Officer Wood says that the resi-
dents of this locality have nothing to fear
from this particular case. as the patient
has been well cared for and all precau-
tions have been taken
Last evening the High school football
team celebrated their victory with pa
rade and while passing through Grove
avenue a gang OF hoodlums pelted stones
at the transpsrencies and one of the
stones hit boy named Arthur Mcdonnell
on the head.
was cared for by Sergeant Adams
This morning Health officer Mason ".
Wood removed diphtheria card from =
house on Roger Williams avenue, Phil
lipsdale
The Fast Providence Republican club
celebrated its victory last evening with "A
banquet and talk and the very best ele-
ment of the town was represented. which
showed that the efforts OF the club had
been appreciated
Speeches were made by Frank r. Med
bury. secretary of the club: the Rev. r..
A. Hsming. Benjamin Wilson. Leo r. Ma
dcau. James Moore, Charles L. Hazard
Or q. w Alliston and the Rev James
g Blake.
Tho speakers did not indulge IN much
as 60 what they we're To do. hut the idea
was given ont that the southsSn psrt or
trn town would undergo a raSICal change
i'm the near future. One thing IL certain.
tper. are NOT at the present time any
.slut machines In commission. and N is
indicated that I'm the future those In
power are TO no extremely careful a. 90
The appointments made. for they have the
aSsura nce that chief of Police Adams
will work hand and hand with them In
making East Providence y model town
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16

at the Providence Opera House tomorrow
afternoon and evening. will indicate the
high class OF music that will he rendered
by Maestro Minoliti, and not the least
delightful part OF the concerts will be the
tenor solos 10 be given by Signor Clan
mini and harp and trombone solos. re-
specttvety by SfgUOrt Seraro and Troce.
The program OF the two concerts are
as follows
AFTERNOON CONCERT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16
MAN With TWO BRAINS

THE REAL VAUDEVILLE NOV
ELTY OF THE CENTURY.
Scientists OF Two Countries Trying
inc to Account for His Wonder
derfui Power.
THE FAMOUS FRENCH MENTAL
MARVEL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16

phernalia used during the plays long run
AZ Dalys Theatre last winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16

our new building ~ completed ard We
extend a cordial invitation To our friends
ana the public 10 call and examine tt.
We have what ls considered by experts
the inaSt- Laundry plant in the country,
and from a sanitary point ~ perfect
With ou~ present facilities we are pre-.
IN all lines and shall not be obliged to
refuse any work.
We solicit your patronage and guar
sntee satisfaction in every respect
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-06-20
Ball Game at Clear Ridge.

The New Grenada-W Waterfall
base ball club, that so mysteri-
ously disappeared last fall after
receiving it's disasterous defeat
from the Clear Ridge club, was
not dead, but only sleeping.
On Saturday 10Th inst, itawoke
from it's slumbers and sailed
fortc to meet the old antagonist.
The boys hesitated about start
ing for the enemies country on
account of the threatening clouds
and an occasional shower; but, re-
Wondering that Wellington
fought the invincible Napoleon on
a wet day, all took courage and
with vivid recolections of last
season and a determination to do
or die, marched upon the Clear
Ridge ball field.
The game opened at $3.50 pm,
with l.. L. Detwiler as umpire.
During the first two innings the
game was hotly contested, ending
with score standing 6 to 6. In
the Bird inning, the visiting team
took the lead and held it to the
end.
Score-3l to 8 in favor of New
Grenada-W Waterfall team.
Both clubs played good game
although there is room for botl
to.improve as the playing was not
Of the gilt edge order
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-06-20
Death OF "a Student.

j. Harry Wood, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore NJ. Wood, East
Market street, died at the home
Of his parents on Wednesday
morning after an illness Of two
months. Harry Wood was born
in Chambersburg, February q,
1882, and was graduated at Mer-
cersburg Academytw two years ago.
After leaving the Academy he ep-
tered Lehigh University for a
course in mechanicalengineering,
On the 25th of January last he
was compelled TO relinquish his
studies and come to his home be-
cause Of illness. He recovered
and returned to the university to
resume his course only to be
stricken a second time. During
his long period OF suenring he
bore his afiliction with patience
and was at all times conscious and
cheerful. On Tuesday morning
he was seized with d sinking spell
and it was thought by the faithful
Watchers at his bedside that the
end had come, but he rallied and
recognized those about him.
Shortly after midnight he was
seized with a second sinking spel
and died without again regainina
consciousness.
The young man whose deatt
notice we clip from the Regis
ter Chambersburg, was the sol
Of Ettie Hoke Wood, and grand
son Of the late David Hoke Of Al
toona. The News offers con
dolence to the family in theiI
great aftiiction,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-06-20
Clear Ridge.

Miss Rachel Baker, of Three
Springs, is spending a few weeks
at her home here.
Mrs. May Bedford is on the
sick list.
DR.. Bert Stevens, of Shelby,
Iowa, is shaking hands with his
many friends in this place.
Masters Clarence and Warren
Deavor, of Woodvale, are spend
ing some time with their grand
mother, Mrss Fl, j. Grove.
Frank Kerlin, who has been en-
ployed in Altoona, returned home.
Mrs. Andrew Fraker and Mrs.
J. w. Mowers have arrived home
after a week S visit among friends
in Franklin county.
Joshua Heeter and Miss Anna
Maye Everetts were the guests al
Mrs. X. H. Brown on Saturday
evening.
Miss Lillian Fleming, who has
been visiting her cousins IN Hunt
ingdon, returned home Friday
Miss Minnie Grove is employed
at Woodyale.
The festival last Saturday en-
ening was postponed on account
Of rain. 1t will be held June ~.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-06-20
Whips Cove,

Children's day service at Jeru-
salem Sunday was well attended,
D. S. Garland has just received
new buggy.
John Martin is building barn.
Mr.. Jesse Smith, accompanied
by his sister Nora from Everett,
attended children's service Sun
day.
Grant Mellott and James AN
drews were io the Cove delivering
pictures last week.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1901-06-20
Wells rannery.

Mr.. w. I'll. Sweet and son Cloyd,
of Saxton, spent Sunday with
their friends in the Valley.
Mrs. Mamie Love and daugh-
ter Edna, of Cripplecreek, Colo,
are visiting Mrs. w. H. Baum
gardner for an indefinite time.
Miss Alice Wishart returned
home Thursday, after a very
pleasant time with friends in
Huntingdon.
Miss Martha Sipe left for Hunt
ingdon, where she expects to
spend some tune.
The variety Social" which
was to have been held at Pine
Grove M. E. church Saturday
evening last, was postponed on ac-
count of inclement weather until
June 20. All are cordially invit-
ed to attend.
Mrs. w, e. Hoke and children
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. Fl. Spalgler, of Wells Tannery
over 5unnay. Master Howard
and Miss Katharine win remain
with their grandparents for
week.
Our people who attended con
vention at McConnellsburg re
port a very nice time.