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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Our Homes BufIt I'm In Arches.

The principle Of the arch may be said
to pervade the construction OF the hui
man skeleton. The late Professor Owen
points this out very clearly, telling us
that In man the skeleton is arranged
In a series Of segments, which follow
and articulate with each other in the
direction of the axis of the body from
above downward.
This principle accounts for the
strength and yet comparative lightness
of the whole fabric. From the dome
Of the skull down TO the graceful arch
Of the foot we may trace this success
sion Of bony hoops or arches, which ad-
mirably protect the various parts OF
the nervous and vascular systems OF
the body. The skull is found 10 be but
a continuation OF the backbone. and
each Of its four segments, the occipital,
parietal, frontal and nasal, consists Of
an upper neural and lower hemal
arch. Similar arched formations pre-
vail throughout the structure Of hui
man skeleton.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

Gummey-No; I mean be ne
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

Hes perfectly quiet. gentlemen"
said an innkeeper, referring to a horse
which two novices were to drive, but
you must keep the rein off his tall"
Right" said they. 1--WE will bear
II in mind"
When they returned, the innkeeper
inquired how they had got on.
"Splendidly," was the reply. I'VE
had one rather sharp shower, but we
took it in turns to hold the umbrella
over the horses tail, so there was no
real danger"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
The Ynice of Experience.

The brides mother was visiting her.
and together they sat In the sewing
room. The bride was fixing the sleeve
lining of her husbands Overcoat.
"Well, | think that's neat job" re-
marked the bride, as she finished her
task.
The mother examined it and shook
her head solemnly.
"You don't like itY' suggested the
bride.
"It's too well DONE" was the reply.
"Too well done"
"Yes; it's a tailor's job"
"But IL / can do II as well as tall
Or
"Why, then, of course. you'll have to
keep on doing things Of that sort. Oh,
know all about II. / tried 1t myself
when was first married, and later |
had TO ruin two coats before / could
break your father Of the habit OF bring
ing everything to me. Just listen to the
voice of experience, daughter, and make
a bungling job Of that, even If you have
to tear 1t all out and do 1t over again.
It's no trouble at all to discourage him
now. but 1t will be year or so later
It il Of the utmost Importance that a
woman should begin married life
right."-Chicago Post
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Curfosifies of Words.

There are two words in the whole
range of the English language contain
ing all the vowelS In their regular or
der. They are abstemious and facetlous
The following words each have then
in irregular order: Authoritative. dis
advantageous, encouraging. efficaclous
instantaneous. importunate. menda
cious, nefGrious. precariOus. peruna
eious, sacrllcsious. simultaneous, tena
cious, unintentlonal, unobjectionable
unequivocal. undiscoverable and vexa
tious. A search through the dictionary
might bring several others to light II
is usually said that there are but seven
nine lettered monOsyllab!c words In the
English language-scratched. stretched
scrunched. scranched. screeched
squelched and staunched.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Juvenile Theology,

Two little girls. aged respectively six
and eight years, were discussing re-
ligious matters. relates the Christian
Register. The older one said to her
sister. (which would you rather do,
live or die and go to heavenT
"Why," the young one said, II would
rather live" Whereupon the older one
burst out with the emphatic question,
Sarah b.. what does your religion
amount to?"-Troy Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
A Sad Awakening.

In one of Theodore Hooks stories the
bridegroom, departing with his bride
for their honeymoon. is disturbed by a
continual tapping on the floor OF the
post chaise. 1t begins 10 bother him ex-
ceedingly. what the deuce is that
nolseT at last he mutters. 1T is moth
ing, darling" answers the bride sweet
ly. "It Is only my wooden leg" Only
that and nothing more. She had got
accustomed to 1t from long use, but the
information put him out exceedingly
and caused a coolness which was per-
manent.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
The Case Stated.

"Did U. Miss. Me-. Pa" said the
loving and conyalescent wife, when l
was so i'll? | had TO have the M. d."
More than tongue Kan. tell" replied
the husband. "Not for the Ind. would
| have 1t so again"
Lar said the wife. II hope the wo-
man did the Wash. all right When L
get out, I'm afraid III look like came
out of the Ark. And all that Mass. or
stuff the doctor gave me! o. you must
take me to Del.'s and let me have a
feast Ala. carte"
And then he sadly thought that even
In the sacredness of home there are
Conn. games-Baltimor American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
The liiafnke.

In his biography of Alexandra Du-
mas Harry a. Spur says that the i'm
provident French author. who hated
avarice. was once waiting in line for
his cloak at a soiree. when he saw a
millionaire give tip of 90 centimes QO
cents) to the servant who handed out
his paletot. Dumas, getting his cloak,
threw down 100 franc note. Pardon.
sir, you have made mistake. ! think. y
said the man. offering to return the
note. mo, no. friend" answered Du-
mas. casting a disdainful glance at the
millionaire. lit is the other gentleman
who has made the mistake"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

In her "reminiscences Henriette Cock.
ran relates an amusing anecdote OK
Robert Browning. She relates that aS
she sat In the drawing room OF her Lon
don house one afternoon she happened
to look out of the back window. Ana
there" she says. II saw Mr.. Browning
nursing goose, absolutely carrying II
10 his arms. The poet came into tiN hai'
with the goose. lauyhrd- remnrking
The. II was queer kind si ~ II 70 80
clever and sf!.ct.ouate, answrTd VIZ
Rr.wni,:.. 1T Is not well, SO ~ '"'S
fnR after Il 1t follows me aDo1i sl-'
IKE coe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
A French Epifaph.

In a French churchyard Is a monu
ment having an epitaph Of which the
following is translation: Here lies
Jean Pinto. the Spanish vocalist. When
he reached heaven. lie united his voice
with the voices Of the archangels. As
soon as he heard him the Deity cried
Keep quiet, all you fellows, and let us
hear alone the illustrious singer, Jean
Pintov"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

The best sort of happiness Is rarely
visible to the multitude. 1t lies hiddei
In odd corners and quiet places. and th'
eager world. which presumably is seek
ing it. hurries past and never recog
nizes it, but continues TO mistake for i
prosperity and riches. noise and laugh
ter, even fame and mere cheap noto
riety.-Henry Seton Merriman in "TL'
TultureS"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Didn't Want to shine.

Don't you want to 60 TO the better
world, Tommy" asked Sunday school
teacher OF the new scholar.
mo, num-" promptly replied the
frank little fellow.
"And why not. Tommy
"Oh, when | die | want to go where
q fellow can rest"
"Well. my bey, you can rest there"
"But In that song We sung 1t said
we'd all slime there. get enough or
that here. I'm q shoeblack, num-"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

II is popularity supposed that the sud.
den downpour which usually follows a
bright fash of lightning Is In some way
caused by the fash. Meteorologists
have proved that this Is not the case
and that. exactly to the contrary, 1t is
not only possible but highly probable
that the sudden increased precipitation
IS the real cause Of the fash.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

Motber-I don't like the looks OF that
boy saw you playing with on the
street. You must not play with bad
little boys. you know.
Son--Oh, he amt bad little boy
mamma. He's a good little boy. He's
been to the reform school two times,
md they've let him out each time on
account Of good behavior.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
A. the Matrimonial Office.

Agent-Now. please state what con-
ditions you require on the part OF the
lady.
Suitor-A pleasant exterior, 10000
marks dowry. domestic training and 6H
size gloves.
Agent-May l ask why you fix upon
toe last named condition?
Suitor-Well. you see, few years
ago [ won six pairs Of ladies' gloves,
GK size, in an exhibition lottery. and
you can't expect me to throw them
away.-From the German.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

"Old Cr9sns is a mighty clever fell
low"
"How is that"
"why. just before the assessor gets
to him he always manages to have
Lot of stuff printed to the effect that he
has been giving several millions to
charitable and educational institutions.
That makes his assessment schedule
look more plausible" Chicago Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
rrrn Kinds of CuriOsfty.

Philanthropic Visitor Ito jailbird)-
Ny friend. may ask what brought ycu
here?
Jailbird-The same thing that brought
you here-the desire to poke my nose
into other peoples business. only
med generally to go in by way OF the
hasement window.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Exno.inn Her Hand.

Little Brother Whose sister Is play
inc cards with gentleman)-Mr. smi-
ier. does Minnie play cards well!
Mr. Smiler- Yes: very well inueeu.
Little Brother Then you had better
look ont. Mamma said II she played
ter cards " IA she would catch you.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Unconscious From Group.

During a sudden and terrible
attack of Group our little girl was
UNCONSCIOUS from StrangulatiOn,
says A. L. Spafford, postmaster, OF
Chester, Mich, aud cose of One
Minute Cough Cure was administer
ed repeated often. 1t reduced the
swelling and in'lamatioD. cut the
mucus and shortly the child was
resting easy an speedily recover
ed. 1t cures Cough, Cold, La
Grippe, and al Throat and Lung
trouble. One Minute Cough Cure
fingers in the hrnat and chest an
and enables the lung 10 contrlbuet
pure, health.giying oxygen to the
blood. l.. r. Irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

E0rcm-I want IN irf'f - yen III
financial scheme ib.s in'rii-~
Merchant Not this morning.
haven't tinir.
Bcrem Wh- Il won't ;as:' ynu
minute. 81 you ':avc got to DO Is ~
end me dollar. i'h.iadclphiu Press'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

The silver moon peeped up behind
the hills OF Lake Roland.
what is the height Of your ambi'
tion 2" she asked, more to break the mo-
Dotony than anything else.
ooh, about feet 2 inches" he re.
piled, gazing into her dark eyes.
The cards are out.-New York Her.
aid.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
EARLY Lesaona In Ornith oloRy

Squire Ito rural lad)-Now. my boy,
tell me how do you know an old par
fridge from a young onel
Boy-By teeth, sir.
Squire-Nonsense, boy! You ought to
know better. A partridge hasn't 60,
any teeth.
Boy-No, sir; but ! have.-Punch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Racing For His Fee.

Fogg Where are you hurrying to a.
that rate. doctor?
DR.. Pulser-Im called to visit pa
.ient In the last stages. I'm afraid he
will die before can get to him.-Bos-
ton TRANSCRIPT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
..,,rr yersus Drawing.

To a group OF friends Ellen Terry
once said: Acting is not Like drawing
You make line. II 1t Is wrong, yoS
rub If out at once and make another.
With acting that is impossible. There
is no altering--it must stand. often
feel as II I must cry to the audience
.Oh. that is wrong. not as meant 1t to
be: LET me act that part or sentence
over again."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

The anatomical museum OF the Mill
tary Veterinary institute OF Vienna
contains the skeleton of horse which
lived forty-6ve years II belonged to
pensioned major who bought 1t In 1892
when It was five years old and used II
In several campaigns. Until two years
beforc i<s death II could iItiu trot with
q buggy. ----------- s-@-As---s--s
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Even Chance.

C.-Thought you were going to marry
Hiss X?
G.-GOing to awsk her tonight. My
Bhawnces are about even.
Glow so. deah boy?
G.-She must say either "yes' Or
no"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Both Hoped.

"Well. may ! hope. then, dearest
that at some time may have the hap
piness Of making You my wifeT
"Yes, hope so. | am sure" she re-
piled. II am tired Of suing fellows for
breach of promise"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

Gummey-Skidmore has good horse
kense.
Gargoyie-I suppose you mean ne
1nows how to pick the winners at the
races?
Gummey-No; mean be never bets.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

'Is you sho' he loves you" asked
Miss Miami Brown.
as ] shop rejolned the other pity
,ngly. "Is l sho'! Didn't he refuse a
Invitation to a dog fight SOS he could
ZONE a.courtIn' las Wednesday nightY
Washington Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
sydney Smiths wit.

AS Lord Brougham one day rode by
In his carriage. on the panel Of which
was large B. Sydney Smith is said to
have remarked. There goes carriage
with d outside and wasp within?'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
The First Horse show.

In the mouth Shebat, in the second
year OF Ring Darius, a man riding q
red horse stood among the myrtle trees,
and behind him were horses red, sorrel
and white. Wasn't that the earliest
horse show OF which any authentic
record 81 Ill abides2
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Well Pleased.

II say. Bobby" whispered FitzgOr-
geous was your sister pleased to learn
that had called upon her?'
Yes. indeed she was" replied Bobby.
when mother told her that you had
called while she was out. she said,
Thank heaven
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Roth Wfnked.

Boltshauser-Why didn't you intro
duce me to your friend Quisby just
now? Didn't you see me wink at you?
Snarger-Yes, and would have. my
dear boy, with pleasure; but, you see.
Ouisby winked at me first.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

"My dear" said a repentant husband
to his wife, IF have ever used any
unkind words to you, take them all
back"
mo, you won't. know you. You
want to use them all over again"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

Giles-There is a fortune in grain
speculation.
Miles-How do you know7
Giles-Because put one there.-Chi-
NJ. NoWa
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16
Self

A perfect understanding OF self is a
perfect understanding of all things. for
man is the condensed whole. From
such man no power is withheld. All
things are obedient to him.-Freedom.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

A conceited man admIres his own
mistakes because he makes them.-Cni-
.ago News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

Governess-W What is the future Of the
verb ito love-" Mary?
Pupil (after a pause)-To marry.
ma'am.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-01-16

Laws are like cobwebs. which MAJ
catch flies. but let wasps and horn =
break through.-Swift.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
AWAKE
 REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE MEN
WILLIAM ?. JARRETT.

To stand steadfast for only the best interests of a community is not easy for him who wishes to figure in munich pal politics. Party interests and per sonal ends often subvert that which concerns the real welfare of the nllb- lie. But in William F. Jarrett. the re- elected selectman on the republican ticket, Waterbury has a representative who always remains true to his trusts Before entering politics MT Jarrett long possessed an enviable record as one who stood unreproached in bushes S and social circles. His recent decisive vic tory at the polls and reelection testi- fled that his worth as q public servant was lsO-appreciatad here lI W aterDury MT Jarrett was born in Greenport, N. Y., January [, 1868. an> was educated there in the public schools. When 19 he moved to New Haven to enter the wholesale produce house of A. N. Earn ham. Two years later he was called to Waterbury to serve as the first Su- perinterdent of the Boys club.
 years work there was mGst faith'u and through him many a Waterbury yOntr was guided into useful career After severing his connection with ths organization he accepted the agency o1 tho Mutual Life Insurance of New York. After conducting their interests here for thrce years hn entered into the real estate business. His success ln this work has been marked, and due ta his absolute integrity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
SOLHEM & FITZPATRICK

The only church organ builders and repairers in Waterbury are Nicholas Solhem and James Fitzpatrick, two tn- dustrious New Workers. Their shop is at IS Kingsbury street. They have achieved such extraordinary success since their arrival two months ago that they contemplate employing assistants. Already they have repaired the organs
 in the following churches: St Johns s r. F.. Second Congregational, First M. F., First Baptist, Sacred Heart. I'm maculate Conception, all of Waterbury; Trinity church. Torrington; St Johns P. E., Stamford and the COngrega- tional church of Naugatuck. They re- gently repaired the famous organ in St Paul's P. E. church, Stapleton, Staten Island. They have just rebuilt an organ for St Johns P. E. church, Wa terbury. Both partners have had years of experience in all branches of church and residence organ building with the Hutchings-Votey Organ O., Reuben, Midmer &c Son and George Iardine x Son, three noted New York firms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
D. H. TIERNEY.

One of the oldest and most reliable real estate men in Waterbury is D. H. Tierney. He has been a resident of this city since 1S4S, with the exception of about six years. three of which were spent in New York and the other three in Forestville, Danbury and Uniol City. He was born in Abbeyliex, Queens county, Ireland, in 1S46. He was educated ill. the public schools of Waterbury and took a special course in mechanical drawing at Cooper Insti-, tute, New York. He is a skilled tool maker and has patented a necktie fast ener,. a Derel and tapering gauge and a lathe chuck. Work may be adjust cd in the chuck and thrown from the center by measurement 1,0OUh part of an inch. Mi Tierney is now engaged in the real estate and insurance busi- ness. He is q notary public, and has served as justice of the peace. In 1893 lie was chairman of the board of finance of the Center school district, and is at present national vice-presi- dent of the American-IriSh Historical
 society, and consequently also the so- ciety's state president, He was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
AND
 APOTHECARIES
THE BROOKLYN DRUG STORE,

In the populous and flourishing Brooklyn district the headquarters for drugs is the Brooklyn drug store, which is located at 7o6 Bank street. This well and favorably known con- cern has been in existence over twenty years, and its record for fair dealing and approved business methods has been such as to win for them public confidence and esteem. The proprie- tor is A. c. Walker. who is an honor ed citizen of the community in which he resides AS a business man he is noted for his integrity, his ability and his energy. Personally he is very popular, and in fraternal circles he is prominent being a member of the Odd Fellows, the Foresters, the Elks, and Red Men. The manager is Robert Walker. The Brooklyn drug store has been in it's present location for twenty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
J. F. CHARTERS.

The beautiful decorations at the Eagles and Elks fairs are still lively topics of conversation. Nothing but the highest praise is spoken of the artistic taste. harmonious blending of coIors, and novelty of design ex- hibited on these occasions. The magic wand of Prospero himself could not do more to turn the old City hall into such a paradise of lOveliness than John F. Charters, into whose hands it was placed for transforma-
 n. Mr Charters is too well known
 need introduction. Born ill Wa
 rbury. he has passed his life. here, '1@aged in the decorating business. No city in New England, and no i'm portant event but has furnished op- portunity for Mr Charters's skillful hands. He is without eXaggeratiOn one of the best known decorators in the least. Fairs, balls. festivals and public celebrations are his specialties. His work Is always done on time, and with clean, fresh material. In addi- tiOn to his decorating business MT Charters manufactures tents, avn in@s and canopies. He carries a large supply of flags, bunting and United States flag bunting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
F. FOLLAK & co.

A large assortment, low prices and honest dealing are the inducements held out to the public by P. Pollak and Co of 145 Bank street. This concern manufactures artistic, modern and an- tique picture frames. Their speciality is gold leaf work. and in this line they are not surpassed Oil, water color, pastel and crayon portraits arc turned out by expert artists. F. Pol lak & Go carry the largest stock of choice engravings. etchings and water color paintings in the Naugatuck val lev. They are the oldest dealers in their line in the Naugatucll valley, having been located on Bank stret over thirty years and with well earned pride can point to their record in this city. They also deal in musical in struments and trimmings, and novel, ties of every description.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
MARINELLI & MEO.

The name of Frank Marnelli has been on the window of tte comfort able little barber shop at 73 East Main street since 1892. MT Marlnclli was born in Italy 39 years aAo. He immi grated in 1872 to New York, where he was engaged in the barbcf business for 16 years. Then he went to Phila- dclrhia. where he remained two years, and whence ho came to Waterbury. His arrival in this city was in 1SS9 He opened a barber shop at the corner of North Elm and East Main streets. His ability with the razor won for him many patrons. all of whom followed him when he removed to his present place On September i, of this year. Mir Marinelli took into the business as a partner R. Meo. 43 years old, has been a resident of Waterbury abOut seven years. The cigar store attached to the barber shop is run by B. {. Rus sell.