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The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
WONDERFUL GROWTH.


The story OF the Women Of Woodcraft con-
tains these elements In April, 1897, when our
order was organized by the seven men and
women who were called by circumstances TO
this task there outward and visible
sign Of the stature it would attain. the re-
suits II would record, the splendid develop
ment it would be granted in seven short years.
Its beginning was essentially small, common
place humble. But there faith and there
was granted the gift Of persistency-the per-
sistency which crawled when ii could not walk
walked when it could not run, picked itself
up when IL stumbled, never knew when IL was
whipped moved always step at time and
each step forward.
The results to-day are worth looking at not
- gather lazy or conceited content therefrom
but to quicken our ambition and fire our en-
thusiasm in the great work before us-for we
outskirts Of the work we destined 10 do
for the order. and through the order for the
homes of the West. this great West of ours
which is surely II there is such place, God S
own peculiar country
In seven years. starting with no assets but
faith and persistency, we have paid death
claims to a grand total Of s764. 755-almost
81, ,000. 600. We have accumulated surplus as
sets above this enormous distribution of $685.
600, OF which $3.50 900 is invested in interest
bearing bonds. We have gathered a member
ship of 1000 in $50 communities of the nine
From an unknown and unrecognized little
organization with no rating in the financial
world we have reached a point where our war
rants in any Of the towns In Oregon, Colorado
Washington or California can be cashed at any
bank with no more hesitation than If they
were bank drafts.
These results are not to be placed to the
credit of any one man or woman, or any set
of men women Every member of the
order with a devotion and enthusiasm which
is peculiar in the history of fraternal orders
has helped. has contributed his or her share
of effort and OF loyalty. We have always had
in remarkable degree working member
ship" This trait We must each studiously
cultivate, as individuals as local circles and
in the Grand Circle.
IT, .fe.t,4
the representative workers; and as / have an
especial fondness for those who do things
those upon whom falls the work of the
world" / am proud of the honor of being one
of you.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
STATE RANKS HIGH.

California ranks third in membership among
the nine States, with Colorado first and Oregon
second. You have 1000 members in the
State now. You have the population; you have
the energy and ambition; you have .'good
thing to talk for and recommend to those
seeking fraternal insurance. It's up to Cali
fornia to rank second-even first Will Won
grasp your opportunity? / have faith 10 be-
lieve you will.
The principal event OF the meeting
will be the joint initiation to take place
tomorrow evening at Maple Hall.
Every camp in this county has sent
several candidates and the class will
be large one. The initiatory work
will be conducted by the team of Oak
land Circle, under the direction of Cap
tain of the Guards Mrs. A. L. Miller.
and each of the chairs VIII be occu-
pied by one Of the visiting officers.
After the initiation the sixteen guards
of Oakland Camp will give a fancy
military drill, and following this an
address will be delivered by the grand
guardian.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
GOOD TIME CoMING.

On Saturday evening, April 2S, an
open meeting and reception to the
grand officers will be held at Wood
mems Hall, at which the grand guard
ian will explain the objects of the or
der for the benefit of friends of the
members and strangers. A hearty in
vitation is extended to the public to
attend this meeting
The circles which will take part in
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20

OAKLAND, April 19.-The joint con-
vention of the Alameda County circles
of the Women of Woodcraft opened
this evening with a banquet in honor
Of the grand officers and the visiting
representatives, which was held at the
Maison de POpera, at which addresses
were delivered by the grand guardian,
Mrs. c. C. Van Orsdall, and a num-
Der of the guardian neighbors of the
Alameda County circles. Mrs. c. Eb
berson acted as POSTMASTER, and
among the speakers were. Mrs. M.
E. Kline of Alameda; DR.. V. A. Der
rick, grand adviser of the order; Mrs.
]. T. Williams, guardian neighbor of
Oakland Circle, and several visiting
neighbors.
The address of the evening was de-
livered by Grand Guardian Carrie c.
Van Orsdall, who spoke of the growth
of the order in the past seven years.
She said, in part:
The story of all great achievements is a
stcry of small beginnings, of unwavering faith,
Of sleepless persistency. Nothing In all the
worlds history ever sprang into life spou-
gathered about any movement or idea without
the lodestone OF faith to draw men and women
to it-a faith which would enable them to live
for ii. night for it, and If need be die for it.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20

Is an ordeal which an
women approach with
indescribable fear. for
nothing compares with
the pain and horror Of
child birth. The thought
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-20
WORK Ola LAsT YEAR.

tailed report Of the work of the past
year, showing what had been accom-
plished by the board. His report was
in part as follows:
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-05-05

The ticket was named Monday.
Now let every democrat put his
shoulder to the wheel and roll up q
big majority in Bates in November.
The ticket nominated will receive
the hearty support OF THE TINES,
and we extend congratulations to the
successful candidates.
Frank d. Roberts, collector OF in.
terna reyenuefor the western district
OF Missouri, with headquarters at
Kansas City, is reported to be dying
OF Brigh5's disease at Excelsior
Springs, Mo.
Congressman DeArmond has re-
turned from Washington. The Judge
will probably remain at home for a
rest before the meeting of the con-
gressional convention at Greenfield
in June. After which his time will be
taken up in the campaign.
The Foster Times reports the death
ofMrs. Sallie Catherine Kelley in that
city the 23rd inst OF heart disease.
She was getting the breakfast meal
when attacked. Her husband was
near her washing his face, and the
two were talking about plantinggar-
den, when Mr. Kelley heard slight
noise and turning saw his wiieialling
to the floor. He caught her in his
arms and laid her on q bed. She
gasped "A few times and all was over.
She was born in Bourbon county,
Kentucky, and came to Lexington,
Mo-, in 1856 and to Bates in 1886.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-05-05


democrats is what we want this fall.
Judge Graves presided over thu
convention, and everything went OF
harmonious.
The big democratic convention
drew big crowd to town Monday,
and strong ticket was nominated.
Circuit court convened Tuesday.
The docket is large one, and the
court will be in session three weeks r
longer.
Now let's plant corn and prepare to
roll up big democratic majority in
old Bates for the national, state and
county tickets.
One good thing. Every man be.
fore the convention was a genuine
democrat and will lay his coat off on
election day for the success OF tie
ticket nominated.
&c. Vandervoort's residence was
partially destroyed by fire few
nights ago. A portion Of the
HOUSEHOLD effects were saved in a dam.
aged condition. 1t is thought the
fire was started by the explosion ola
coal oil lamp. There was no one at
home at the time. Mr.. Vandervoort
was at the depot and his wife was in
the east on a visit.
While there will be some disap.
pointment over the failure OF Harve
Johnson OF this township to secure
the nomination for sheriff, the selec-
tion Of Mr.. Morris, who is a first
class man in every respect, cannot
fail to prove satisfactory to the ma
jority OF Democrats OF the county
and all the rest OF the ticket is COM
posed OF No. l. material.-R. d. Re-
view.
The body Of VIM. Brewer, patient
at the asylum at Nevada, who es-
capped from that institution April
18th, was found Sunday in the Mar
maton river, near Nevada, by some
boys. The body had been in the
water two weeks and was badly de-
composed. The deceased had been
in the asylum only two weeks and
came from Oregon county.
The loss OF stock in the bottoms of
the Marias de Cygnes river in this
county during the high water OF the
past two weeks is reported to be con-
siderable. II is said out Of 81 head
Of 2-year old steers on the Lipscomb
pasture not far from Carbon Center
only 8 were rescued. These cattle be-
longed to q stockman livingin Henry
county. On the Tygard pasture II
head we're drowned. Il. c. Lyons is
reported to have lost several head
Il
besides others smaller losses not re-
ported.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-05-05

The recent storm seems to have
struck everything in Nevada but the
old court house.
j. B Gilmore, a substantial farmer
OF West Point, was attending the
convention on Monday and favored
us.
Miss Mamie Taylor graced our
ssnctum and orders The TINES to
her brother.in-law, H. T. Wolfe, at
Chandler, Okla.
Emmett Hook, committeeman
from Hudson, and NJ. s. Brady, edi-
tor Of the Rockville Star, favored us
pleasantly on Monday.
Our young friend l. N. Carson, OF
Pleasant Gap, was a pleasant caller
while in the city Monday and favored
us substantially.
T. D. Embree was a pleasant caller
on Monday, had his dates set ahead
and renewed for our old friend W. A.
Vest, OF Spruce township.
The TIMES acknowledges pleasant
calls from many OF It's Democratic
friends and patrons who were attend
ing the county convention on Mon
day.
The burnt corner on the south side
ought to be built up. The location
for store buildings 10 q fine one and
the ground is certainly too valuable
to lay idle.
"A. Hallenbeck orders his mail
changed from Anthony, Kan, to
Pleasant Hill, Mo-, where be has &C
cepted a position with q mercantile
firm.
Geo. V. Boswell, a prominent msr-
chant Of Amsterdam, was pleasant
caller on Monday and favored us.
Mr.. Boswell IL an influential Demo.
crat In that section Of the county.
1t is reported that the Mo. Pacific
officials contemplate putting two
moe passenger trains on the L. & 8.
division. This will give Butler eight
trains daily, four each way.
Butler was full Of the bone and
sinew OF Bates county's representa-
tive democrats Monday. and the
party is In full uniform for glorious
victory this fall.
Dan Mcconnell can get down the
Usage river ell right now with his
house boat, which he has just about
completed for q trip down the river
to the Worlds Fair.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-05-05
TINES Telephone No. 81.

Col. Sharp will represent Bates
county in the legislature.
The pasture gates south OF town
have been thrown open to stock.
Warrensburg is to have Anew and
up-to. date hotel, says the Star.
The public schools OF Butler will
close on or about the 21st OF May.
All Butler will rejoice when dirt fles
on the foundation for the new hotel.
1--WE understand several new resi-
dences will be erected in Butler this
summer.
The hotel for Butler is a go. Work
will begin as soon as arrangements
arc made.
John Smith and wife OF La Harpe,
Kan, came over Saturday on short
visit to his parents.
Most OF the delegates to the county
convention Monday, came to Butler
Saturday and Sunday.
Moses Morris won the sheriff's race
and Moses will make good officer.
Paste that in your hat.
THE TINES will speak Of our cour-
ty nominees from time to time as the
;" campaign progresses.
We are pleased to enroll the name
OF j. w. Qualls, q substantial far.
msr, on our subscription list.
We were favored bya very pleas
ant call from ]. 4. Padley and wife,
OF Summit township, on Saturday.
Our esteemed friend E. A. Kimble,
Of Desp Water township, was q pleas.
ant caller and favored Us with q re-
newal.
DR.. W. b. Allen, Of Rich Hi, was
up TO the ca pital city Monday as a
spectator at the big Democratic con.
vention.
peach and apple crop will be
bstterin the county than anticipated
: m weeks back. Tho berry crop
win also be good.
bsvsrAl Of our early farmers were
ompsllsd to plant their corn over
ngain, on account OF the hard rains
md cool weather.
Hunters In Johnson county cap
nsd seven cub wolves In log on
peas Creek. The mother vol leaped
on Ne log and mads her escape.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-05-05
KRAFT CASE POSTPONED.
Set for Hearing August lst
Defense Asks for Special
Jury.
Hon. J. W. Folk and Defendant
Both Here.

Hon. Joseph W. Folk and Charley
Kratz, by his attorneys, Francisco L
Clark, appeared before his Honor
Judge Graves on Tuesday morning.
By agreement between the attorneys
the Kratz case was continued to
August LIST, 1904. The defense asked
fora special jury, which was granted.
Mr.. Folk had an impromptu recep-
tion in Judge Graves private Office,
and many of our citizens met the
next Governor OF Missouri.
Mr.. Folk left for Kansas City on
the l O'Clock train, and Kratz re-
turned to St. Louis.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-05-05

Percy Speer and wife, of Kansas
City, Miss Bessie Angle, of Harrison
vile, and Geo. Kimberlin, deputy cir
cult clerk OF Cass county, wereguests
of j. R. Angle and wife Sunday, the
ladies being daughters OF Dir. Angle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-08-19
East Charleston.

George Greenwood is entertaining a
brother from Warren.
Miss Matte Stevens of Lyndonville is
spending the week here with friends.
G. N. Moulton is repairing and ell.
larging his cider mill.
Frank Bailey and wife of Wilder are
guests at ID. X. Hopkins
James Moody has been discharged
from the hospital and is here.
Mrs. Z. E. Coruth and Mrs. Lizzie
Buck are spending this week at Boston.
Miss Ina Hopkins of Boston is here
visiting her parents.
Grace and Winnie Fellows are visit
ing in Dixville, Que.
Clark Royce and wife have gone tc
Boston, to remain several weeks.
Mrs. e. L. Clark birdie Coruth) and
little daughter from Lowell, Mass, are
visiting at Gilman Hills.
Mrs. VIM. Davis and son of Middle.
town, N. Y, are here to spend the sum.
mer, staying at the Union House.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-08-19
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discover
ed will interest many. A run down sys-
tenn, or dependency invariably precede
suicide and something has been found
that will prevent that condition which
makes suicid. likely. At the first
thought of self destruction take Electric
Bitters. 1t being good tonic and
nervine will strengthen the nerves and
build up the system. It's also a great
Stomach, Liver and Kidney regulator.
Only SOC. Satisfaction guaranteed by
John w. Thurston, druggist.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-08-19
Cuiidhati.

Ms. +. A. Chase aud three sons Of
Bradford came last Friday TO visit her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. p. r. FOllansby.
The republican caucus to nominate a
candidate for town representative and
five candidates for justices of the peace
will he held saturday evening, Aug. 20.
Chas. Stevens aud F. e. Adams have
sold their reaper and binder to ii. 7.
Locke.
John Ramsdell is going to move into
Mr.. Dunhams house, the tenement lately
vacated by G. f. Harris.
We had hard thunder shower last
Sunday evening.
Fred Mclean and Willie Robinson Of
Dorchester, Mass, are visiting at 5. {
/ Poole's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-08-19
Concord.

Charles f. Reavey, who went to St.
Louis two weeks to attend the fair has
returned. Horace Lindsay drove his
delivery team during his absence.
Mrs. A. B. Enright has been appoint
ed county examiner for Essex County.
See her dates for examinations of
teachers in different towns in another
column.
The ball club will play team from
Littleton here on their grounds, west of
the village, next Saturday.
The Rev. Thomas Butler returned
from Philadelphia last Saturday and held
his regular service in the Universalist
Church Sunday.
+. d. Lee is finishing off tenement
in his Wilson house, Carl White doing
the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Joslin, Mr.. and
Mrs. James X. Bonette, {. l.. Stacy and
Abel Cheney are this week attending
the G. A. r. encampment in Boston.
There will be an old home week ball
in the Town Hall here Friday evening
August 10, the proceeds to go towards
buying uniforms for our ball team
Everybody invited.
Fire broke out in the coal shed of tn,
Northern Chemical Works last week on
Friday morning, about one o'clock
When discovered it had made such head
way that it could not be extinguished
and the shed burned to the ground, to
gether with about $40 bushels charcoal
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-08-19
PETITION FOR DIVORCE

STATE OF VERMONT, / October Term,
ESSEX COUNTY COURT. ! 1904.
MABEL NJ. COREY VS.. ARTHUR T.. COREY.
Whereas, Mabel NJ. ORGY of Lunenburg in
the County of Essex, has filed in the office of
the clerk of Essex County Court her libel for
divorce, setting forth in substance that she
was legally married to Arthur L. Corey on
the 2sth day of April, 1900, then of Bath, in
the County of Grafton, and State of New
Hampshire. That she on her part has faith
fully kept her marriage covenant, but that
the said Arthur +. Corey on his part has not
kept the same, for that the said Arthur L.
Corey had treated the petitioner with intol-
cradle severity, and had wilfully. without
cause, deserted the petitioner, and had re-
fused and neglected to provide suitable main
tenance for her, as by said petition now on
file more fully and at large appears; and
praying that for the causes aforesaid said
marriage may be dissolved and a Bill OF
Divorce granted unto her, the said Mabel NJ.
Corey.
And it being made to appear that the said
Arthur + Corey is without this State, so that
n citation cannot be served upon him There
fore, it is ordered that notice of the tendency
of said libel be given him by publication OF
the substance thereof, together with this
order, in the Essex County Herald. a news
paper published at Island Pond, in the Coun
ty of Essex, three weeks successfully, the last
OF which publications to be at least six weeks
prior to the first day of the next term OF
Essex County Court, to be held at Guildhall
in the County OF Essex. on the first Tuesday
of October A. ID. 1904, at which time the said
Arthur E. Corey is ordered to appear, and
show cause, if any he have. why the prayer
of said petition should not be granted
Given under my hand at Guildhau, in the
County of Essex, this Goth day of July, A. u
| 1904. GEORGE A. HUBBARD, Clerk.
FRED c. CLEAvELAND. ATTORNEY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-08-19
WeStmoTe.

Capt. Averill reports that he carried
more people around the lake the past
week than he ever did any week since
running the boat.
Our cottages are full, and the hotels
are more than busy caring for those who
are spending their vacation here.
Misses Ella Brown and Ethel Butler
of Montpelier are stopping at Captain
Averills.
Rev. and Mrs. McGregcr of Newport
are visiting Rev. and Mrs. f. Rose. Mr..
McGregor gave a very able sermon Sun
day morning in the church, which was
EN- joyed by large congregation.
David Hill" and family have spent
a few days at "Split Rock" cottage, and
by the number of visitors who called on
them they must have had a fine time,
although they had rough time getting
away. Come again, and perhaps the
lake will be on its good behavior then.
Mrs Mara of Staten Island is stopping
few weeks with Mrs. c. ii. Atkins.
Saturday evening Capt. Peene gave
our people one of the most enjoyable
concerts of the season. Those taking
part were Miss n. II. Morton and Miss
Jeanette Peene, violinists, Mrs. f. 5
Munson accompanist. Words canno
express with what pleasure We listened
to the beautiful strains that seemed t
come out of their fingers, as we sa
almost spellbound. Miss Morton ais,
sang several selections, rendered yer,
finely in a rich contralto voice Miss L
b. Jones, reader from Rhode Island
set the house in a roar from time t.
time and her efforts were highly appre
ciated We feel indebted to Captain
Peene and family for the many pleasure
given our people, and we extend thank
to them and their friends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-08-19

Arr az l. aid says the Baltimore
Ameriean. The Presidential election viii
80 r. uou ou the declarations Of the
nemoerats. Pat on the merits or dement's
Il the Republican party. The Demo
eTats in tao successive campaigns we're
coud~mned BY the voters aud the govern
Hasat q the country entrusted to the
Republicans. The record Of those eight
years Of government is before the public.
L l. perfectly familiar. for there has not
VI been time 10 blur any Of its features.
There can he no successful exaggeration
Il IT, good points aud no softening down
e It's errors, II there have been any. Ii
Is pertinent TO ask. therefore, If there is
feature Of administration which the
people. after due reflection, would have
altered.
The country during that period has
arisen from profound depression to an
uuusual condition of prosperity. The
Republican party, under its able leaders,
has not done it all. The people, by their
labor, skill and energy, have been Ian gely
instrumental in the change, but they
would have been helpless without the
policy properly inaugurated by the Re
publicans upon their advent to power
They found Democratic policy whicl
had crushed the life out OF business, an'
they substituted a system which, witt
marvellous CELEBRITY, restored confidence
and set the wheels of business in motion
The Democrats propose to revive thei
ruinous policy, if they get into office, S
that anyone who wills can institute
contrast for himself and vote accordingly
This is really the sharpest difference be
tween the parties. The Republican
propose to continue a system which ha
been so effective during the eight veal
of Republican rule, the benefits of whic
are apparent on every side today, Will
the Democrats propose to overthrow tia
system,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-08-19

at Harmon hall la Portland, Me, on
August 81. There are hundreds OF
members Of this family scattered about
through the United States aud con-
oerted effort is being made 10 reach all
Of them. The meeting this year PROM
ises to be Of the greatest interest to all
the members Of the family and in this
connection it might be mentioned tina,
Mrs Fogg, the secretary, is preparing a
complete genealogical memorial, inelud-
ing the history of the family's ancestry
since Samuel fogg came from Exeter,
Eng, in 1880 and settled at Hampton in
1855. From Samuel, Daniel, Seth and
James, the four sons Of the first an
eestor, all the Foggs of the United
States are descended. The old home
stead, built by the original Samuel,
has never been conveyed by deed, but
has always descended from father to sol
and is now owned by John Henry Fogg
Among the well known ancestors OF tn,
family are Millionaire William Hayei
Fogg in whose memory the Fogg Ar
Museum was presented to Harvard col
lege; Major jeremiah and DIR. DAME
Fogg, revolutionary heroes; William
Fogg Osgood, professor at Harvard, an,
Colonel William Perry Fogg of Roselle
n. j., the traveller and author. Reduce
rates have been granted over all tn
railroads leading to Portland.