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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Annual Village Meeting

By direction Of the Trustees. the legal
voters of the Village of Woodstock are
hereby notified and warned to meet Mt the
Town Hall in said Village the first Monday
of January next. at 80 O'Clock p. m, for
the following purposes:
l. To choose Chairman.
To receive and act upon the reports
of the Village Officers.
8. To elect Village Officers for the year
ensuing. III,
take in regard to fire alarm system.
S. To see if the Village will vote to ac-
cept the provisions OF sections 4sO to 49,
relating to the collection of taxes.
6. 10 raise money by tax or otherwise
for the expenses already, incurred, and for
necessary expenses for the ensuing year. -,
7. To see what action the Village will
take in regard to lighting the Streets.
To see what action the Village will take
in regard to contract with the Aqueduct
| Company.
Q. To do any other proper business.
FORREST A. NYE, Village Clerk.
Woodstock, Dec. IA, 1904.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
WEST RRlDGEWATER

Charles Hill was in Woodstock
Tuesday.
Edwin Holt has moved from Nj.
]. Moore's into Bert Hills tene-
ment.
Mrs. Lidia Kennedy has returned
from Ruthven, Iowa, and intends
remaining East this winter.
Mrs. Will Pierce and children OF
Shrewsbury are visiting relatives
this week.
A yoke of oxen owned by Hiram
Noyes were injured so badly they
had to be killed. A pile of logs
started and rolled on to them Tues
day.
1t looks now as though we should
have a telephone to Plymouth, as a
new party have taken hold and are
pushing hard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
WINDSOR COUNTY COURT.
DECEMBER TERN, 1904.


In the case of Roswell Belknap VS..
Albert Billings, the defendant seek
ing to recover damage for alleged
assault and battery in July, 1901,
the jury returned verdict for the
plaintiff for $75. On the date men,
toned the plaintiff went to Billings
house to work at haying. They had
some words and it is alleged that
the defendant struck the plaintiff on
the nose and threw him out of the
house, his wrist being broken in the
scrimmage. The next day plaintiff
had to have the doctor, and the ex-
penses incurred had to be betrayed
by the town of Weathersfeld. The
overseef of the poor went to see the
defendant, and settlement OF the
affair was arranged at $50, for
which the defendant gave a note
signed by himself and mother. The
note was payable in three months,
but not being paid the suit was
brought. On the part of the defence
it was claimed that Belknap was
abusive and was told to get out OF
the house, and said with an oath he
would % when he got good and
ready, and that thereupon he was
elected by the defendant, who did
not use more force than was necessa.
ry to put the plaintiff out, after his
refusal to go out as ordered. The
defendant admitted making the re-
mark stated by the plaintiff abou
working elsewhere and coming there
to board, but said it was just a joke
J. C. Enright and E. R. Buck TO-
plaintiff. Davis & Davis for de
PENDANT.
| State VS.. James Dumas. This cas-
was from Proctorsville, the respond
ent being charged with keeping liq
uor with intent to sell. The jur,
found him mot guilty"
In the case of Carlisle vs.. Martin
an action to recover the value OF
horse, harness and other property,
verdict was ordered for defendant.
Willard Smith, who was arreste
on an information charging him wit
burglary at Rescue lake, in Plym
; out6, was tried Thursday. In tn
charge to the jury the court sal
5 there was no proof Of burglary, br
0 that the respondent might be COZ
: victed of grand or petty larceny, an
the jury found Smith guilty of petit
larceny. 1,
II Ernest NJ. Fink, charged with til
d embezzlement of money, cigars, etc
), the property of Lynch & jerks
q White River Junction, pleaded NJ
guilty Saturday, and Bertram b
:. Her, charged with taking shot gu
N owned by Will Shurtleff OF brlde
6 water, made similar plea, >.
Enrieht was counsel in both cases
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

George Aiken, +. b. Dutton and
+. L. Davis, representing Teago
Grange of South Pomfret, attended
the meeting Of the State Grange at
Bellows Falls this week.
The month of December up to this
date has been the coolest for some
years; the ground is frozen two or
three feet deep already, and with a
light blanket of snow it freezes a
little deeper every day. Wood is
scarce, as the farmers are waiting
for snow before hauling it in here,
and some households have faced a
fuel crisis more than once.
Farmers are reporting a lack OF
water here as in other sections OF the
state. The river and many springs
are low and many farmers have
trouble in getting water supply for
their stock.
Result of vote on train up to Dec.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
BETHEL

A petition in circulation here
which is being generally signed,
asks Gov. c. ]. Bell to pardon
Frank Merrill, who is in state prison
at Windsor under two sentences ag-
gregating not less than three and
one.half and not more than four
years. 1t seems by the construction
made of the law the deduction usu-
ally given for good behavior is not
allowed on the second sentence and
by this Interpretation Merrill will
not be released until next summer,
while if deduction is allowed on the
sentences his liberty will come in
January next.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
SOUTH P0MFRET.

Teago Grange holds meeting
this Saturday evening.
Mrs. Inez Maccarty closed her
house here for the winter Thursday.
Max Boynton has been absent from
High school at Woodstock this week
on account of illness.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
TAFTsvILLE.

Frank Emmons of Keene, N. H.,
has been a recent guest of Mrs. NJ.
E. Weed.
Rev. J. s. Hamilton will speak in
village hall Sunday, Dec. Is, at 2
p. m.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
News OF Woodstock

VIM. N. Campbell and Miss Mar
ion Campbell are at the Inn.
Miss Nancy Darling of Hartland
is learning library work at the pub
lie library.
The Y. w. G. Il. U. will meet with
Miss Edith Burdett next Monday
evening.
DR.. and Mrs. +. r. Jewett spent
Sunday with the doctors mother in
Claremont, N. H.
Mrs. T. s. Billings returned from
New York Saturday.
Rev. G. A, Mcdaniel, pastor OF
the Christian church, and wife, are
now living in Rev. M. L. Morrlls
house on High street.
Postmaster Leon Sampson OF
Hanover, N. H., spent Sunday with
friends in Bridgewater, driving up
from here Saturday evening.
Billings farm gathered its ice
crop last week, and the two local
companies are now filing their
houses from the mill pond
Herbert slayton of Allston, Mass,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Slayton,
made a brief visit here this week,
coming Tuesday and returning home
Wednesday.
Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Mcdaniel will
be rendered reception in the par
lors of the Christian church Thurs
day evening, Dec. %. A general III
vitation is extended.
DIR. R. w. Boyce has been in Ely,
Vershire and other towns in that VI
cinity testing cattle for the state IL
company with DR.. Stevens OF White
River Junction, this week.
Governor Bell has appointed
George Aitken one of the delegates
to represent Vermont at the meeting
of the American Forestry Assocla
ton in Washington, January 2 to q
1905.
DR.. F. r. Kidder attended tn
meeting of the University of Yer
mont centennial fund committee, O
which he is member, held in New
York last week Friday.
The Woman's Relief Corps ar
preparing box to send to the Sol
diers' Home at Bennington. Al
members are invited to contribut
for this worthy object. Articles ma
be left with Mrs. /. H. Whitcom
before Dec. 20.
James Dumas of Proctorsvlll
who was discharged from the count
court Wednesday, after trial on til
charge of keeping liquor with inter
to sell, proceeded in company with
friend to celebrate his deliveranc
and later in the day both paid fine
of SIS and costs for intoxication.
The w. R. G. has elected office
for the ensuing year as follow
President, Emma NJ. Slayton; SEMI
vice president, Ida V. Smith; juni'
vice president, Mary E. Morril
treasurer, Agnes S. Delano; cha
lain, Clara E. ellison; conductres
Mary Sylvester; guard, Emma Clar
About two thousand cords of pu
wood is soon to be loaded on Il
cars here and is the first that II
been CARED at this station. 1t com
from Plymouth and Bridgewat'
and most of it goes to the Intern
tional Paper company at Bello
Falls. L. H. Pratt has contract
draw 500 cords from Plymouth, Nj
rift Sawyer will draw 26O col
from Curtis Hollow, and other CO
tractors are Charles Josselyn a
Myron Reed OF Bridgewater oorne
the latter hauling 700 cords. I
wood is mostly peeled spruce.
Reed had been drawing the wood
wheels, but the others are watt
for good shedding.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
FOR OVER SIXTY AEARs.

Mus. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over sixty years by millions Of moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, softens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie.
and is the best remedy for Diarrimmedit Will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by sl druggists In every part Of the.
world Twenty-fv cents bottle. Be sure
and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup,n and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
POST OFFICE NOTICE
MAILS CLOSE.

Boston, New York. North and East, 49, A
M, 3.0OP. NJ. $50 p. M.
Bridgewater, Rutland, and Ludlow 6.15
A. NJ. and 3.00P. NJ.
south Woodstock and Felchville, 800 P. M
Barnard and Bethel, 81 A. M.
Office hours from $50 A. M. too p. M
FREDERICK CHAPMAN. p. M.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Big Fire at Hartford
White River Chair Co.'s shop ana
Other Buildings Destroyed
Nearly $40, 900, with Insurance
About Half that Amount.

A fire at Hartford village which
started q little after 10 o'clock on
Thursday night, destroyed about a
dozen buildings, at loss OF nearly
$4,000. 1t began in the White
River Chair Co.'S shop and burned
through to the bridge, also commu-
nicating to several buildings on
Main street, which were burned
Incendiarism is suspected.
The buildings burned were the
White River Chair Co.'S shop, about
90 by 60 feet, and three stories IN
height. Loss between $25, 900 and
100000; insurance $4,000.
Charles L. Bugbee's carriage fac
tory, paint shop, blacksmith shop
and storehouse. Loss about S6OOO;
insured for $4,000.
Building on Main street owned by
Charles and Frank HINT, two sto-
ries, used for mercantile purposes
and dwelling. Loss on building
$500; insurance $1,000.
Madden & Trumbulls two-story
Grain warehouse and a storehouse.
Loss about $500 on the building;
insurance $500.
Building, on Main street, owned
by Mrs. Harriet D. Cone, occupied
by Edward B. Haley as paint shop.
Insured for $500.
About 1915 Night Waterman
Thurston discovered fire in the
boiler room of the chair shop. This
blaze was extinguished by the appa-
ratus at hand and with the help of
the Junction fire department.
The fremen were just leaving the
scene when a second blaze broke out
in a corner of the building some dis
lance from the boiler house and IN
a few moments the south side OF the
shop was in flames, which spread
like powder. A hand engine was
sent from Lebanon and help from
Concord had reached the Junction,
when it was turned back, as the
danger was over.
The firemen made a heroic fight
and were only able to save the adj
joining buildings by the utmost
efforts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

WANTED-Lady or gentleman
of fair education to travel for firm
of $4,000 capital. Salary $Io7a
per year and expenses. Paid weekly.
Address Percival, v oodstock, VT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

CARRIAGES, Wagons and Sleighs
PAINTED and vanished at lower rates
than ever. 81 and upwards, at Put
MANS. Call and see us at the old
Kingsley shop, Barnard road.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
G. II. DESC.

John WEIGH of Groton tapped
several trees Thanksgiving day
which run large amount of sap of
excellent flavor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
B. H. P|NNEY & co

y, Il,IVIvII % W
HOUSEHOLD RANGES
The Rugby Household "a" has
the sensible, simple and strong con-
struction of every range in the splen.
did Household line. 1t is "Built to
Bake" it has all newest features that
make cooking easier and pleasanter.
Its castings are flawless--and per.
fectly fnished--its ornamentation 10
rich and beautiful-in fact it has all
the appearance OF the highest grade
ranges.
But we want to call your aiten-
ton to the things you can't see in
pictures or in any other way than BY
making careful examination Of the
range.
First comes the oven-the most
important part Of any range--Rugby
ovens, like those in every House
hold Range, are full size and so
evenly heated on all sides, that per-
feet results are easily secured in all
baking. The fire boxes are extra
large for stoves of this grade and are
fitted for burning either coal or
wood. The handsome nickel steel
edges can be lifted off without both
ering with SCREWS and nuts. A
choice Of triangular or plain CRATES
is offered.
We ask the favor Of call that we
may show not only The Rugby but
our entire line of "Built to Bake"
Household Ranges.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17

For Special Rules, see book OF Rules and
Regulations.
This Company reserve the right to cancel
t rains without notice.
]. G. PORTER,
General Manager.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
DANA'S STORE
For the Holidays

One week more for Holiday shopping. If
you haven't begun yet, if you are still in doubt
about what to give. try Dana's. The showing of
the useful and artistic is best and most varied. An
inspection will repay you whether you wish to
purchase not.
RAINBOW" POTTERY.
We have just opened very complete line of
these beautiful goods. Unique and artistic shapes
in soft and delicate colorngs, very decorative and
at very little prices. Books for all ages. The
Henty and Alger books for boys. Artistic gift
books in decorated bindings Csc.
Japanese Novelties, very different from any
thing else.
Calendars, dainty and artistic, always an ac-
ceptable gift.
Handerch;ets, Aprons,
Gloves, Mttens,
Stationery, Purses,
Copley Prints, Baskets,
Picture Frames, Work Boxes,
Photo Albums, Scrap Books.
FOR WINTER SPORTS.
-SnoM,-Shnes- TObOQ@ans. The -"FleXible
FLYER" is the best sled made strongest and swittest
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-12-17
Work of a Firebug?

Night Waterman Thurston be-
lieves the first blaze was set by soInc
one. as we'll as the second, and sus-
picion points strongly to incendiar-
ism. Several persons passing the
building a few moments before the
alarm noticed a strong odor OF gaso-
line, while it was known that gaso-
line was never stored there. The
second blaze started in another part
of the building, this fact lending
color to the firebug theory. The
building next to Mrs. Cones, used
by w. T. Braley as general store
caught fire, and had this not beer
extinguished the whole village might
have been destroyed.
The fire is heavy blow to Hart
ford. About IS people are thrown
out Of work, the chair company EN-
ploying 600 men.
The chair company had just start
ed up with new water whee
Thursday and had orders for a yea
ahead.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-11-15
Grated pecaHs

TIE kiud@ shat tooa :ac Cold
MEDIA a; he Charleston f.xposi;s-
co. >cad Tor catalogue which
describes taentv best TaT .e;.e>
Iuc.&Gsng the ccic hratrj JacocA~
pscans The largest "a the world
4 la s5ue g. other nursery >tocA.
AHNA~tA = e-4s1Hrs.@.
Monticello. + .urBda.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-11-15

Ten years ago farmer boys
we're rushing 10 the towns and
cities. bat now they are return
ing 10 ENJOY the independence OF
farm lite. No longer - II ncces-
sary 10 ,rudge wcarily for long
hou. behind 4 ono horse piow.
The up-to-da.e farmers now use
the two or three horse riding
blows and cuitivator. and farm
scientifically, NO they have mon
ev and time 10 indulge IN the en-
70, ments OF life.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-11-15
VI oney Matters.

Ai' farmers are anxious to az.
eUma.ate money. Therefore
tue following suggestions are Of.
'ered to the readers of this pa
per.
\ farmer should not qo -
town with an empty wagon and
return with II full. He should
grow everything necessary for
none consumption tina; will
grow on his farm. He can ex-
change surplus farm products
tor many things needed on the
farm.
He should paw cash for every.
'h'ng be buys. He should buv
direct from the factory when
possible. He should alwa,s bqv
where he can get goods tie
cheapest.
ne >oo@'3 keep books No
"1n Saa 'arm successfully n
he dark. Some crops NAV ray
anu some NAV not but the IA n
e'S WA! not Ano" WAGE - wash
unless be keeps books.
- 'ero'e soi! - the io"no4t'on
o. success III farming. No man
an A@n'eFe success BY 11'uTai-
NIX poor SOL. A farmer San Gu
'tFa'e an acre 'aa' T'es6~ ore
oa'o OF cotton ID iess tame than
&c can tH'HFa'e aa acre mat
&c*@S oue~R.4Fo oa3". aAf -
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-11-15

We eau save you noncv on anv
paper or papers published 10 the
United States.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-13
What She Was Likely to Need.

Miss Kingsley. the African traveller,
gives an amusing account of the be-
ginning OF her love of adventure. She
was visiting the Canary islands. and
hearing very dreadful accounts OF tho
dangers and horrors OF travelling In
West Africa. felt she must go out OF
mere feminine curiosity.
81 asked man. who knew the coun.
try. what should find most useful to
take out with me-" she said, "and he
replied: An introduction TO the Wes-
leyan Mission, because they have a
fine hearse and plumes at the station.
and would be able to give you grand
funeral"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-13
Queer Case Of ForaesfuIness.

What is pronounced by physicians
to be a case OF double consciousness
was brought to public notice by .
suit fled by David Charters against
the city of Denver for $4,000 dam
ages for injuries to his head. sus-
tained by falling on a defective side
walk. says n dispatch to the Philadel-
phia American. After the accident.
which occurred Dec. 80. 1901. Charters
proclaimed himself Daniel the Proph-
ct" and wrote book, entitled Dan
iel.s Vision and Mission; Is Heaven
Real? Is Hell Real?"
He preached on the streets. and es-
tablished a prosperous mission. He
also Travelled about the country as an
evangelist. Charters, few weeks
ago. recovered from his injury. and
the attendant alteration. and de-
cared that the interval following the
accident was blank to him. He had
no knowledge Of having written a
book. After reading the book he pro-
nounced its contents idiotic.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-13
PERIL
CHURCHES UNITING AGAINST IT
Inter-chureh Conference at Phiiadei-
Phia.-ursent Appeal Issued to
the American Public.

he american PUBIC.
Philadelphia, May s.-The inter
church conference. a body represent
Ing officially fourteen leading denomi'
nations. has issued. through its sec
retary. Rev. William II. Roberts. ID.
an appeal to the public. calling At
tentIon to several aspects OF the d.
yorce question. The paper is the be-
ginning OF q national campaign OF edu'
cation upon the subject. TO be followed
by efforts to secure the enactment OF
laws In tho state legislatures. and ui'
mcnt to tho constitution OF the United
States.
The members OF the conference In
ciudc many OF the most eminent ecclc-
sIastIcs and iaymen In the churches.
The address says:
Before any civil Legislation can be
enacted which will be operative and
quite apart from the accord which we
are seeking to secure In tho marriage
In the regulation OF tho Christian
churchcs, must come lcaveninI OF tho
lift them toward n recognition OF the
nobiest dIgnl,lcs OF life.
I'VE plead for n recognition OF the
sanctity OF marriage. We are facins
danger to the most sacred things. The
very sanctity OF human life and OF hu'
man love is assaulted and profancd'
Manhood. womanhood and childhood
tho home and tn. family. are In
yolycd. and neither civil legislation
nor ecclesiastical discipline can save
them. until and unless the conscience
OF human Christianity Is reached.
Behind the monster OF poly.amy
behind the spectre Of the lax divorce
court. with It's collusions. It's corrup
tions and It's contagion. stands the
sad fact OF tho low ideal OF marriage
what words can We ind to express
the abhorrcncc which ought to rise In
righteous Indignation against the pres
cnt possibilities and the existing facts
OF the divorce habit In America. Jus,
now polygamous Utah looms large and
ugly In our minds. But We must loon
nearer home to realize the true condi
tion OF things, The proportion OF d!
vorccs to marriages in 1902 In eight
states reporting statistics. Is rs fol
lows:
"In Maine. l to 6: In New Hamp
shire. / to So: In Vermont, to 10:
In Massachusetts, l to 16: In Rhode
Island. / to s: in Ohio. l to s.s: In
Indiana. to &c: In Michigan. to ii
In these states there has been
steady and rapid increase In divorces
during the decade. and this Increase IL
| believed to be true Of the country nj
large.
I'VE arc pleading for the home. fol
family. for children born and TO bt
born; for the protection OF society and
for the preservation OF the state"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-13
Horticultural Report.

The annual report OF the state board
OF horticulture discloses some Facts ana
figures which should be borne In mind
By every Coloradan.
Many times year the resident OF
the Centennial state Is asked concern
irg the products OF this region. Near
" everyone can tell how much gold We
produce, but very few know the vol
ume of our horticulture.
Know then, that the valuation OF tie
fruit crop for 1908 was $5.250,0oo.
Number of acres planted to orchards.
66.000.
Land available for orchards and
small fruit, 100000 acres.
Varieties of fruit grown In Colorado.
973.
This includes many varieties of ap-
pies, peaches, plums. Strawberries
cherries. etc.
Colorado fruit has a worldwide rep
utation. The Grand Junction peaches
and the Canon City apples and the
boulder strawberries are superior to
those grown in any other state west Of
the Mississippi. In flavor and In color
the fruit is not surpassed anywhere on
the continent. And the remarkable
feature about It is that 1t comes from n
state which has often been considered
as devoted exclusively to mining.
Colorado will make good record at
the Worlds Fair. It's product Will
hold their own with those of other
states, and the creditable feature
about 1t is that it comes from state
in the far west whose people have not
had the advantage Of years of expert.
ment and whose land was reclaimed
only a few years ago from wilder
ness.-Colorado Springs Gazette.