Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-08
NOTES FROMUP NORTH
The Worlds Fair, Weather and
Politics.
East Bethel, Oct. 4.

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The last week of cold and wet
has driven almost all of the summer
colony back to their city homes
while the Worlds fair is drawing
many of the residents, which makes
our little village more than usually
quiet. Those who attended the
Woodstock fair returned disguised
on account of the weather, but con-
soled themselves with the thought
Of the Tunbridge fair the following
week. Wednesday Of the latter fair
was certainly perfect day, and
meeting the smiling faces that night
one could hear the two fairs COM
pared with such expressions as 81
told you so" 1--WE always have good
weather in Tunbridge," etc. Thurs
day, however, there was an entire
change in the opinion held of Tun-
bridge and it is not considered safe
since to ask how did you enjoy the
Worlds fair.
The troopers from the fort seemed
to attract the youth from this place
as well as some of the older ele-
ment, and we all will have some
thing to talk about now for another
year. There seems to be little doubt
now that we have seen "real SOL
diers" and they are not stuffed with
sawdust and don't ride rocking
horses, either.
With the coming Of the granite
boom, East Bethel asks, evil it
benefit us?" Well, it seems to the
unprecedented onlooker that it is a
case OF "the Lord helps those who
help themselves" There is not a
single tenement to be had in the
place and inquiries are frequent.
Without doubt half dozen or more
tenements could be filled at once if
they were to be had. The stores do
a little more business than formerly,
but this is about all the change | can
notice.
Politics are dull, little or no in
terest being shown. 1t is generally
conceded that Bell will get the cleo
ton. hear frequent remarks of
that kind and some argument as to
his official title, whether colonel,
corporal or general. When appealed
to l blush for my ignorance, but
have to admit that l do not know.
1t is feared by many that the pres
ent license law will not be repealed
and dark hints are heard that prob
ably we shall have to submit to soda
pop being sold next year. 1t is a
question whether such license
should be for bottled soda only or an
open bar soda fountain.
During the rainy season the farm
ers here have resoited to the stone
boat system to draw their corn in
from the fields. 1t seems to work
well, especially where the water is
deep enough. No cases of drown
ing are reported up to date.
The first mate of one of the afore
mentioned briggs lost his balance and
went over backwards on the star
board side aft and landed on his
head and shoulders in the mud. This
occurred today opposite the barber
shop. The barber informs me that
it was impossible to tell what the
mate thought but that his language
seemed all right.
w. P. Smith is considering re-
building his residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. McQuade have gone
to housekeeping in the Storrs block.
Aaron Storrs will board with them.
Mr.. McQuade is an air drill runner
at the Ellis quarry.
r. H. Buck starts for St. Louis as
soon as his health will pei, nit, pre-
sumably next week.
Owing to the inclement weather,
the ball at the Grange hall last Sat
urday evening was not very largely
attended.
There is talk here of dancing
school the coming winter.
Thanks to the new street lights
our village now at night has met
ropolitan aspect.