Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-08-30
NORTH BARNARD.

The contest for town representa-
tive in Barnard will lie between II.
A. Eastman, straight republican ac-
cording to the principles endorsed
at the Montpelier con> ention, and
Fl. A. Wood, local option-high IL
cense, as laid down by z w. Glenn
cnt. The democrats failed to file
nomination papers. Now, we are
not much of democrat, yet greatly
admire their manhood in standing
by their principles and keeping their
colors flying during so many hard
fought battles and facing defeat in a
manly fashion, ever ready to enter
the arena again promptly on call,
and feel very much like leading in
, three cheers for their bravery and
patriotism. We are slow to be-
lieve that they are all ready to throw
up the sponge and surrender their
grand old party and grab at the bait
thrown out to them.
The only report Of the soldiers
reunion is from The Age and is
strictly up date. On entering the
park 1t was noticeable that about
every tree was utilized Tor hitch
ing post except one large maple
with notice posted thereon forbid
ding the tying of horses to trees.
Very likely no one had halter long
enough to use on that particular
tree. Not the least sign of drunk
enness or rowdyism was seen and
there was no Use for police, "spot-
ter" or states attorney.
The suggestion of The Age> to
have Woodstock start a historical
museum, is a good one and worthy
of consideration, as there are MANY
old garrcts and shed lofts containing
suitable goods to adorn such an es-
adjustment, which the owners could
be induced to part with for Il light
compensation. If not, please call
and see our stick. No trouble to
show goods.
A. 7. Sparrell, who bought the
G. F. Waldo farm, has large
amount of having to do yet. But
no matter, as he could not vote in
Vermont anyway.
Miss Goodwin, accompanied bv
her grandfather. visited friends in
Randolph, Tunblidge and Royalton
last week.
Neighbor Powers has his haying
done and holds himself in readiness
to step on Silver lake ice when
called on to conduct race and give
the word "eo" or "go back" And
by the way, the colonel is an ardent
Clement man and ought to be on his
staff
DR.. Gardner Cox Of Holyoke,
Mass, was a guest of Judge w. G.
Dapforth last week and was present
at the soldiers reunion. The doctor
has more Barnard history on file
than has any other other person, liv-
ing o, dead He has built il large
brick block in his adopted city, and
has built up an extensive protestant
al practice. The writer can testify,
after ride of half Il day with him
while making calls on his patients
in the city, that he is truly loyal to
his native town. He was born and
passed his early days on the place
now owned by NJ. II. Billings.
POOR TURKEY CROP.
Barnard, which has been noted
for its turkey industry, will have the
lightest crop on record. Those who
are fortunate in having good stock
of such goods at Thanksgiving time
will reap rich harvest.
{. w. Cleveland, who has stood
in the first rank us a successful man
agcr for many years, has only three
of the new crop, after wintering
seven hen turkeys
There is also great complaint from
farmers that their hens are not COM
ing to time in turning out their usual
supply of eggs. Is the shortage
caused by the thigh price of grain
or so much rain?