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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
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Some time ago a superintendent 80
Sunday school had occasion 10 "a
dress a class of young boys He
said; Il am glad to see so manv nov,
faces with us to-day; bright. eager f,,I,
OF promise and full Of interest in tha
Sunday school. And before we c,o 10
this little talk about the lesson ,V'I
VIII wait a minute and see If anvtbina
mas been overlooked. Has anyone :
question he wishes to as5?" Sevo..i
OF the new boys responded at onn ,a
Going to have a Sunday school nicnia
this year?" piouio
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16

coat made with just the shoulder cape
alone and the other might be just
the collar and stole without the cape.
The only trimming necessary is the
machine stitching, which always gives
a pretty finish. The sleeve is the
regular coat sleeve. One might cas-
lily make this little coat from an old
discarded overcoat or serge skirt AL
most every woman has an old walking
skirt of good material that would an
swer very nicely for material for the
jacket
Lady's cloth, serge, cheviot, silk or
velvet could be used in the construc-
ton, and if additional trimming is
desired, wear lace collar, or trim
the corners of the collar and end of
the stole with little lace medallions.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
HEIGHT OF OCEAN WAVES.
General Misapprehension As TO Their
Enormous Size.

General Misrepresentation As to Their
Enormous Size.
A gale in the open ocean will lash
up the waters into spray, and produce
waves which seem of prodigious height
to unfortunates in any small boat; but
as Mature" points out, few of our inn.
pressions are more misleading. Dashed
from their crests into the troughs be.
tween, we say the waves ran "moup.
tains high; but the highest waves
In British seas probably never exceed
fifteen or twenty feet, and the great.
est height observed by Scoresby in the
waves of the Atlantic was but forty.
three feet. This is, of course the
helght OF the wave from trough to
crest, and has nothing to do with the
height to which spray, water or stones
may be hurled when the waves break
on shore
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16

Fashion having set the seal of APP
prevail upon the long coat, every wom-
an should include this in her ward
robe. In one model shown, the back
is half fitting, while the fronts fall
loosely to the lower edge and may be
turned back to show the machine
stitching which modishly decorates
the coat. The capes, uniquely sleshed
in front, are a smart feature, although
they may be dispensed with if plain
coat is desired. The sleeve is of the
newest shaping, with fancy facing
and deep pointed cuff. Peau de
sole, broadcloth, taffeta cheviot and
tailor suitings in general are recon-
mended for attractive effect and decor
atoms may be supplied with narrow
bias bands or machine stitching
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
Raised Purse for Guides Family.

The English tourists at Pontresina
contributed $4,000 for the support of
the family of the guide, Sebastian
Platz, who lost his life on an expedi-
ton up one of the most dangerous
peaks of the Engadine He was the
favorite of the English who visit that
part of Switzerland, partly because of
his ability and also because he spoke
English. His employer, an English
clergyman named Hartley, who wars
also killed. had been married only a
few months. and his wife was at Pom
tresina awaiting his return. Platz
was 43 years old and left four chill
dren.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
choeOIate sauce for Ice Cream.

Crate four tablespoonfuls of sweet
chocolate into six tablespoonfuls of
cream and rub to a smooth paste.
Add two cups of boiling water and
cook in double boiler, stirring stead
lily for ten minutes after the mixture
begins to boil. Remove from the fire
and, when cold, flavor with vanilla.
Just before pouring over the cream
beat hard.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
Music Taunht hN ,Phone.

A pupil of Utica cornet player,
who lived many miles from that city,
broke his leg and was unable to leave
his home. The teacher determined
that he would give his pupil in town
his usual lessons and proceeded to
transmit his musical instruction over
the telephone, The experiment work
ed most satisfactorily, the notes of
the comets Of both instructor and pu-
pill were heard distinctly at the receiv-
ing end, and whatever verbal sugges-
tons the professor had to make were
sent. of course, just as readily over the
wire.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16

opment of blue linen emil. oidered in
white. The fancy yoke in scallop out
line gives the dropping shoulder line
and the blouse embellished by tucks
has the full puff at the waist line
Another attractive feature Of the
waist is the scalloped gauntlet cuff
and, by the way, this style cuff
will be worn a great deal on new
shirtwaists The back of the blouse
has fanciful yoke shaping, which
gives a good line to the figure. This
style blouse is very becoming to most
figures and is exceedingly attractive
In any of the linens, using contrast
ing colors of thread for scalloped
edges and dots. II desired, the yoke
may be simply stitched for decora.
ton.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16

Here is new idea for embroidering
ones blouse. The design should first
be stamped or drawn on the blouse in
palm-leaf pattern like the design
around the illustration.
Each leaf is simply brisr.stitched
down the center, making the stitch
reach to the edge every time. Then
outline the leaves and the stems. The
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
made from some leftover material or

made from some leftover material or
skirt
The skirt is very popular design
for walking skirt to wear with the
Elton, or as a separate skirt is the
plated style. 1t is made up of FIVE
cores, plated, as illustrated, with
seven backward turning tucks or
plaits. The pattern also includes a
yoke, the use of which is optional.
The skirt length may be of golfng or
ground length.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16

effect when finished is very good, ana
1t is not only easy to do, but is quickly
made.
This is also very pretty way to
strap with inserting, of which 1t takes
six yards. The material should be
cut from under it. Handkerchief
linen would be the best to use for
the blouse, and the handwork should
be done in cut cotton No. so.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16

shades, from palest greenish yellow to
dark brownish green, and the drapery,
or wings, is of transparent enamel in
delicate green lightly veined by
threads of the metal.
But description is hopeless. One
must see the new jewelry to under
sIand.-New York Sun
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
A Eavorlte Of the Season.

Two-toned tuxedo veillags, mostly
in hairline designs in diamond pat
terms, are among the seasons favor
ties. Some of the newest have a
single thread of white running
through the black of the pattern add
ing much to the effect Again, at the
intersection of the diamonds of the
pattern there is a knot finished with
a small figure of self material or of
chenille.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
Handsome outdoor earment-

Irish lace posed over champagne
chiffon and banded with strips of ecru
cloth develops a pretty coat, which
may be used for carriage, opera or
general evening wear The bands of
cloth are applied to form suggestion
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16

Oh yoke and bolero, fastening with
handsome drop ornaments somewhat
on the left side. There are two deep
inturning plaits at the back and the
underarm seams are deeply gored to
fashion the fullness at the hem. The
sleeves are loose and have a series
of rufTles composed of the chiffon fall
ing over the hand
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16

front and back are
ornamented by two
broad box plaits,
and the closing is
on the side, in Rus
S / a n S tyle. A
unique feature of
the dress is the
circular sleeve cap,
a style which is
not confined to
their elders alone,
for we see it not
only in the chill
dren's dresses, but
coats as well. The
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16

In the little model
shown here the
seasons style of
stole collar adds
to the appearance
of the coat. al
though the coat
may be worn with
or without either
cape or cape and
stole. This makes
the pattern more
desirable, for if
there are two little
girls in the family
one might have a
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
oldest Horse in Maine.

Penobscot county claims the oldest
horse in Maine. if not IN the country.
His name is Tommy Foskett" He is
~ years old, and there is no question
about his age.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16

charming in form and colorlng. The
illuminated missals and Bibles of
early days, also, have furnished de-
signs and suggestions for these orna-
ments, and the semi-precious stones
have been united with the varying
shades of metals into beautiful color
schemes.
The flattened and twisted dull sill
YER and gold bands Of the settings
hold cabochon stones, dull pink; or
green tourmalines, now in high favor;
turquoise matrix, Mexican fire opals
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
Healthv and Aotlue a. ao

Mrs. Abigail M. Webster of North
Sandwich, N. H., is 80 years Of age
and so active that she recently walked
two miles to visit her great-grand-
daughter
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
Neat Coat for School Girl.

At this season of the year the school
girl needs light coat for everyday
wear, one that is not too "fussy" and
yet has a certain amount Of style to Ii.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
Broad shnnIdered Effect.

One of the late designs that is sure
to find many admirers is the new
broad-shouldered military effect in
yoke blouse shown here in the devel-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
Popular Russian Modes

In the picturesque little dress shown
here we have variation of the pop
ular Russian modes that are so be-
coming to small girls and bows. The
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
BEAUTY IN JEWELRY
ORNAMENTS WHICH ARE VERI-
TABLE WORKS OF ART.

Oddly and Originality Are the Things
Most Sought For--Every Form of
Design Employed for Picturesque
Adornments.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-02-16
Animal LAYS EGGS.

"Echidna hystrix" a quaint little
creature from New Zealand, is one of
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19

is very creditable piece of work and
plainly shows the amount of labor ex-
pended upon it.
The funeral of Mrs Fred Parker, who
died on Friday evening at her home
on West Hill was held on Sunday af-
ternoon at 2 O'Clock. Revs. Walter
Doe and / p. Booth of Morrisville
had charge of the religious services.
The funeral was attended by large
number of relatives and friends which
attested to the fact of the estimable
position Mrs. Parker held in the hearts
of those who knew her. Interment
was in the Center cemetery. The de-
ceased was seventy.two years of age
and had been patient sufferer for a
number of years.
Mrs. Alma Grandfield has moved
from the Donahue block to the house
on Water street owned by George San
born and occpu,ed by Charles Clark.
M. G. Norton of Burlington was a
guest of Harry Ohamberlin on Sunday.
A party of young people made trip
to Berlin pond on Sunday. This was
the first of the season and the weather
is reported as being trifle damp and
chilly.
John O'Grady of Barre was in town
on Thursday.
Mrs E. j. Owens of Barre was in
town on Thursday and Friday.
1t seems that other booms have struck
the town besides the real estate bust
ness which has been so hustling of
late, for rumor has it that roughly es-
timated there will be at least fourteen
weddings in town in June.
The game of ball beween Montpelier
Seminary first team and Norwich Uni
versity reserves played at Montpelier
on Saturday resulted in victory for
Montpelier Seminary, IL to 8.
M. d. Smith has purchased of Waldo
Fisher one and one half acres of land
on North Main street. Mr.. smith has
sold through his real estate agency a
lot of land adjoining the Vern Smith
farm to A. j. Hutchinson.
The body of Lowell l.. Blake, aged
seventy four years, who died in Wash
ington, d. g., of heart disease, was
brought to this town today and inter
ment made in Elmw0od cemetery. Mr..
Blake was well known business man
in Washington his business being man.
ager of line of steamers between
that city and Mt. Vernon. He is sur.
vlved by wife, son and daughter,
besides a sister, Mrs. George N. Mich
OILS of this town.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
HAPPY WOMEN.
Plenty Of Them in Montpelier, and
Good Reasons for II.

Wouldn't any woman be happy,
After years of backache suffering,
Days of misery, night of unrest,
The distress of urinary troubles,
She finds relief and cure?
No reason why any Montpelier read
or
Should suffer in the face of evil
dence like this
Mrs. Henry Moore Henry Moore
farmer) residence, Middlesex, three
miles from Montpelier, says: every
one subject to baokache knows just
how aggravating attacks are but every
one does not know how to stop them.
cannot positively state how long
was annoyed but when the said at
tacks we're at their height ! could
neither stand nor recline in one posi-
ton. and as might be expected it was
exceedingly irksome to perform even
ordinary household duties despite the
use of plasters, liniments and every
makeshift which came to my notice.
Finally l went to W. e. Poole's drug
store in Montpelier, for Doan's Kid
ney Pills. knew after a dose or TWO
they they were acting directly upon
the kidneys, and continuation of
the treatment finally stopped the last
attack"
For sale by all dealers, price so
cents. Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the Unite d
States.
Remember the name Doan's-and
take no substitute.
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A Startling Test.

To save life. DR.. 7. c. Merritt of
No. Mehoopany. Pa, made startling
test resulting in a wonderful cure. He
writes, "a patient was attacked with
violent hemorrhages, caused by ulcer
alton of the stomach. l had often
found Electric Bitters excellent for
acute stomach and liver troubles so
prescribed them. The patient gained
from the first, and has not had an at
tack in IA months" Electric Bitters
are positively guaranteed for Dyspep-
STA, Indigestion. Constipation and
Kidney troubles. Try them. Only
SOC at @. Blakely's.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
ABOUT MAKING GARDENS

There is nothing better than pure
Ground Bone in making gardens.
A teaspoonful in a hill is perma-
nent benefit, lasting all summer.
We wholesale it at So. 20 per barrel
of 200 pounds, freights prepaid to yonr
railroad station.
Enclose So 20 in check or postal mon
ely order, or in a registered letter and
trial barrel will be shipped to you
promptly. If you don't need it all
divide it with your neigbhors.
We publish little booklet, showing
how to use Ground Bone as a Fertil-
izer in gardens and in greenhouses and
to promote the growth of your flow
ers and shrubbery. Send your name
on a postal card and it will be sent
you free by return mail. O. S. Page,
Hyde Park, vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
ESTATE OF ALBERT N. BLISS.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, SIS.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier in and for
said District the 9th day of May, A. d., 1904
Warren Il. Bliss. AdmlnistTato of the estate of
ALBERT n. BLISS. late NJ Calais. in said District
deceased presents his admin stratlon account for
examination aud allowance. and makes application
for decree of distribution aud partition OF the es-
tate of said deceased.
WhereupOu 1t is ordered by said Court, that said
account and said application be referred to a session
thereof, to he heI at the Probate ONCE In said
Montpelier, on the rs day of May. "A. u 1904 for
hearing and decision thereon; And, 1t is further
dered that notice hereof be given to all persons in
terested, by publication of the same three weeks
successfully in the VERMONT WATCHMAN AND
STATE JOURNAL, newspaper published at Mont.
peler In this state, previous to said time appointed
for hearing, that they may appear at said time
and place, and, show cause If any they may have
decree male.
BY the Court. Attest,
1921 HIRAM CARLETON Judge
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
A Sure Thing.

1t is said that nothing is sure exoep
death and taxes, but that is not alto
gether true. DR.. Kings New Discov
cry for Consumption is sure cure 70
all lung and throat troubles. Thous
ands can testify to that Mrs. O. b
Van Metre of Shepherdtown, w. Va.
says 81 had severe case of Bron-
chitis and for a year tried everything
/ heard of. but got no relief. One
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
then cured me absolutely" It's in.
fallible for Group, Whooping Cough,
Grip. Pneumonia and Consumption.
Try it. It's guaranteed by o. Blakely,
Druggist. Trial bottles free. Reg.
sizes 50c, $l.00. Y
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
ESTATE OF ALBERT N. BLISS.
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, ST.


. In Probate Court, held In Montpelier, In and for
said District on the 4th day of May, A. ID.
1904
Warren Il. Bliss, Administrator of the estate OF
ALBERT N. BLISS, late OF Calais, In said District,
deceased. makes application to said Court, with the
consent and appreciation In writing OF the widow
and heirs of said deceased residing In the State of
Vermont or license to sell all of the real estate of
said deceased, situated In Calais in said District
to wit: Home farm. with the buildings thereon,
also the Marshall farm, with the buildings thereon.
including the interest of the widow OF said deceased
therein, ami the homestead right representing that
the sale thereof would be beneficial to the widow
and heirs of said deceased. and those inter ested
his estate, In order to convert said real estate
into money.
whereupon 1t is ordered by said Court, that said
application be referred To session thereofto be held
at the Probate ONCE in said Montpelier, the 2lst
day of May, A. D. 1904, for hearing and de-
cison thereon; and, 1t is further ordered, that all
persons interested be notified hereof by publication
of notice of said application and order thereon three
weeks successfully In the VERMONT WATCHMAN
AND STATE JOURNAL, newspaper published al
Montpelier, IN this State and which crcnlates in the
neighborhood Of those Interested before said time
hearing that they may appear at said time and place.
and, II they see cause object thereto.
BY the Court.-Attest
1920 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
Butchers, Merchants and Hide Buyers

Should write to Carroll S. Page,
Hyde Park, VT, who wishes to pur-
Pelts, Tallow and Bones. He pays
spot cash. He pays the freights. He
to arrange with some one III every
village, where he has no agent, to sell
Poultry Supplies and to pick up for
him Hides, Oalfskins, Sheep Pelts and
Bones. He furnishes money with
which to buy and he keeps his agents
thoroughly posted at all times as to
market values. Write him for full
particulars.
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ESTATE OF WILLIAM b. HUNTOON.
STATE OF VERMONT.
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON. So.

In Probate Court, held In Montpelier. in and for
said District, on the Ord day OF May. A. D. l904
William Prescott Administrator of the estate OF
WILLIAM B. HUNTooN. late of Plainaed,
In said District, deceased, makes application
to said Court, with the consent and approba-
ton in writing of the widow and heirs of said
deceased, residing In the State of Vermont, for IL
cense to sell all OF the real estate OF said de-
ceased, situated In Planaeld In said district, to
wit: Home farm and spring, including the interest
of the widow of said deceased therein and the home-
stead right. representing that the sale thereof
would be beneficial to the widow aud heirs of said
deceased, and those interested in his estate, in
der to convert said real estate into money.
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court, that said
application be referred to session thereof to be held
AT the Probate Office, In said Montpelier, the 2st
day of May, A. ID. 1904, for hearing and decision
thereon: and 1t is further ordered that all persons
interested be notified hereof by publication of notice
of said application and order thereon three weeks
successfully in the VERMONT WATCHMAN AMI
STATE JOURNAL. newspaper published at Mont
peer, In this State, and which circulates In the
neghborhood of those interested before said time Of
hearing, that they may appear at said time and place
and, If they see cause, object thereto.
By the Court---Attest.
1920 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-05-19
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF CHARLES W. SWIFT.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District Of Washington,
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust ali
claims and demands of MI persons against the estate
If CHARLES w. SWIFT, late of Mddlesex. in
said District, deceased; and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that Will
meet for the purposes aforesaid. at the dwelling
house of Lewis Swift in the town of Mlddesex. In
said District on the 2sth day Of May, and 27th
day Of October next, from O'Clock p: N. until
4 O'Clock p. NJ. each OF said days. and that six
months from the 29th day OF April. A. D. 1894,
is the time limited h, said Court said creditors
TO present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Mddlesex. this 9th day Of May,
A. II. 1904
MYRON w. MILES. I Commits
1921 VIM. b. MCELROY.{ sioners.
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ESTATE OF SUSAN MARTIN.
STATE OF VERMONT
DISTRICT OF wAsmINGToN :. s


In Probate Court. held at Montpelier. In and for
said District on the 9th day OF May, A ID. 1914.
Wheeler j. Bacheldtr, Administrator OF the
estate OF SUSAN MARTIN, late of Painfield IN
said District deceased, makes appli to said
Court, with the consent and appreciation In writing
of the legatees and devisees of said deceased,
residing in tie State of vermont for license to sell
all of the real estate Of said deceased, situated In
Iainheld In sad District. to wit: Home place, rep
resentng that the sale Thereof would be beneficial to
the legatees and deyisees of said deceased. and
those Interested In her estate in order convert
said real estate into money.
WhereupOn, 1t is ordered by said Court, that said
application be referred to session thereof to be
held at the Probate office, IN said Montpelier on
the Ath day OF May, A. ID. 1904, for hearing
and decision thereon; and, 1t is further ordered
that all persons interested he notified hereoiby pub
lication of notice of said application and order
thereon three weeks successfully In the VERMONT
WATCHMAN AND STATE JOURNAL, newspaper
published at Montpelier, in this State, and which
circulates In the neghborhOod of those interested
before said time OF hearing, that they may appear
said time and place, and, If they cause, object
thereto.
By the Court.-Attest.
l5-N HIRAM CARLETON, Judge,
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rIade Young Again.

lone of DR. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens AGAIN. writes ID. II.
Turner of Dempseytown, Pa. They re
the best in the world for Liver, Stom
ach and Bowels. Purely vegetable.
Never grippe. Only 25c at O. Blakely's
Drug Store.