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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31

Tho Old Homo Hand.
IT'S Old Home Week in Hebron, Ned,
where they keep open doors,
A mining camp my prison here. a West.
ern city yours.
Ger stream and mead they homeward
speed, tho we our steps must
stay:
And sit thinking here of you, and keep
ing holiday.
From west anl norti, and south they
come, one magnet for them all;
Whcre'er the scattered children are they
hear the mother call.
New England by the seaside or New
England on the hills,
They wander wide. yet witt, her pride
their bosom fon,lly thrills.
Mind you the. brook. the valley. ths>s
school house where they II meet; ~
The woods, the pond, the pasture hill, thsbe
staid old village street.
The West is big aud lonesome. and Ne
are tooAfnr away
From the dear4host. those we love most,
who gather there to-day.
That aged figure. Lent and gray. whom !!
in fancy sec.
Reviewing old familiar scenes, once part
OF You and me:
He would remember us. the boys whose.
ways he tried to mend.
The Master then we named him. we
should cdil him now the friend.
The lads we played and hunted with. tile
girls, too, will lie there, 5
4 spell laid on their spirit and sur.
cease given to care;
While strange will be the light they see.
the deepened lines they trace.
Reminders of the ilcetins years. in many
a dear old face.
The West is big and lonesome, Ned; the
fortunes which we seek
Look poor and cold beside the gold they'll
quarry In Home Week.
I hear the voices calling and the friendly
eyes l see,
The old home hand across the land
reached out to you aud me.
Youths Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31

''.rhe time TO prepare for war Isl
when NIL is peaceful" remarked the
old gentleman with the gold glnsses.
That's what rejoired the young
man in the wide trousers and stingy
coat. I'm on my way right now to
procure a marriage license,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31
LULLABY.

LULLABY. slF=
Low, low, by-low,
Dreamy eyes to slumbar go,
heard the moon-fay call, know,
Droop thy tender eyelids SO,
By-o, by.o.
Softly swings the maple bough.
A cradle for the birds and thou
Nesting ON thy mothers breast,
Graded in that fragrant nest,
Sweetly rest. sweetly rest.
The firefiies CLEAN in grasses tall.
And over all the night dews fall,
Sweet and low the mock-blrds call,
And dewy sleep mas kissed thee. so
By-low, by-low.
Ola Smith. in the Woman's Home
Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31

MY heart is still untenanted," sigh.
cd the slender summer girl.
why don't you write OH your .s.rd
Flat to let:' asked her plump cousin,
who was wearing broad smile and a
new engagement ring.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31

Hell am going to interview your
father tonight.
she-wait until ! see II he has on
hts slippers,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31
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placed in the state rooms, but to this
day most Of them remain in the base
ment.
So much was said about tho matter
that many speeches were made in Con-
gress about the extraordinary waste
OF the public money and the lack Of
regard by the President for the por-
traits OF the Revolutionary fathers.
The dislike of President Roosevelt for
the early Presidents was shown up by
Hon. Malcomb Patterson in a speech.
delivered at the last session Of Con-
gress, in which he quotes from the
life OF Thomas H. BENTON" and other
works of President Roosevelt. Prob
ably the opinions there expressed By
the President led him to order those
portraits banished to the lower regions
Of the White House.
We are living in strenuous times
nowadays !,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31
HaAte,

Hes liar. and I'm going to tell
him SO right away"
You'll have to wait ten or fifteen
minutes. FEES engaged now"
no. sir. I'm going right back to
my Office aud do 1t. There's n tele.
phone there. Philadelphia Ledger.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31

Natives of Uganda. Africa, use
American oil for amounting their shiny
black bodies.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31

If woman is permitted to talk she
cares not who does the thinking.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31

BE child; live simply and nat,
urally, and keep clear Of entangline
alliancea and complications 1T al
kiRds, q,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31
Reasonable.

Doesn't 1t sound ridiculous to say:
The hand that rocks the cradle Is the
hand that rules the world? What does !.
1hat mean. anyway?'
Well the hand usually belongs to
n nurse or servant girl and you know
how. servant girls boss things Catho,
lie standard and Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31

Too often the price Of liberty is pro.
hibltory,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-08-31
Not So Strenuous.

Tess--You're still engaged to Jack,
I suppose. s5sf
Jess-Of course. He's just a dear.S
Tess-Apd does he love you as much
as ever?
Jess Gracious. No. How could !;
he? Yoa know, he broke his right arm
the other lay.-Philadelphia Press.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
WILLIAM SVlLlE.

Mrs. G. w. Redfield is not as well.
Miss Florence Hescock is Ill with
bronchitis.
Miss Annie Pierce is threatened with
pneumonia
Misses Ellen and Edna Marcy OF
Brattleboro are guests of their aunt,
Mrs. Albert Sherman.
"Ten Nights in a Bar-room," was
played at school house hall Thursday
evening by a travelling troupe.
Miss Louise Merrifield returned to
Mortified seminary Monday after a
few days spent at her home here.
Miss Freeman, a deaconess of Bos-
ton. spoke very Interestingly at the
Methodist church Sunday morning.
Miss Charlotte Wheeler has finished
her school in Dover and is at the home
of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.
Wheeler.
There will be a social dance at school
house hall Friday evening. Feb. IL
weeden's orchestra will furnish music
supper will be served by the ladies.
George and Mary Allen of wardsboro
have been visiting their sister Mrs
John Stratton. Miss Allen remains
here. assisting in the family of Prem
tiss Carr.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
EAST JAMAICA.

NJ. w. Howard of Windsor made a
brief visit at his fathers this week.
Misses Rena and Una Allen OF ia
maica were at their uncle's. Norman
Aliens, Sunday.
Mrs. May Howard and little son
Lawrence are in Wardsboro with her
sister Mrs. Earl Simpson.
Those on the sick list at present are
Carol Doane, Mrs. w. V. Howe, Frank
Leonard and Mrs. II. E. Howard. Mrs.
N. f. Pierce is on the gain.
Miss Cecil Doane finished another
successful term of school in District
No. / Friday. We should be glad TO
see her back for the spring term.
AS Charlie Dunbar was out driving
last Sunday, his horse became unman-
ageable. threw him out and ran from
West Townshend to East Jamaica
turning into the mill yard where II
threw itself. No serious damage was
done.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
hOUGHTONvlllE.

Charles stone was in Chester Thurs
day.
E. III. ODER is suffering from an at
tack of the grip.
Miss Eta Jackson is suffering with
a very sore finger.
Mrs. Alice williams is visiting her
sister Mrs. Birdie Blood
Henry wooley was in Bellows Fails
from Tuesday until Thursday OF last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nourse who have been
in very poor health are much better
w. III. Farnum is also improving.
School closed Friday OF last week
and our teacher John Wolcott. return
ed Saturday to his home in Jamaica
Mrs. Josephine Buffers returned sat
urdav from her weeks visit In Wind
sor and vicinity. Elmer Pardy urn
ing with her for q short visit
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
SOUTH WINDHAM.

Mrs. Charles Hastings is on the sick
list.
Mrs. F. H. Robbins is visiting friends
in New York city.
Mrs. Alva Harris who has been III
for some time Is able to be about the
house.
Several from West Townshend at
tended the singing school Saturday ev-
ening.
Mrs. Dorr Jenison has been receiv-
ing a visit from her brother, Mr..
Prouty.
The ladies' reading club held its first
meeting with Mrs. w. A. Puffer, Tues
day evening.
John Howard of Jamaica is staying
with John Hamilton and helping him
with his work.
Miss johnson of Wardsboro closed
very successful term of school here
o-day Friday)
C. G. Francis of Providence. r. l..
is spending some time with his brother.
Mrs. Frank Robbins.
Mrs. Vaughan of Woodstock who has
been spending two weeks with her
daughter Mrs. Goodell returned home
Saturday.
F.. H. Robbins's house came near be-
ing consumed by fire, recently, put oy
timely discovery and a hard fight the
house was saved.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
TOWN SHEND.

Will Holbrook is visiting at Fl. II.
Holbrook's.
Mr.. Cushman of New York has been
in town recently.
The Baptist roll call was held at the
Baptist church Saturday.
Lena Landman Of South Londonder-
ry, has been visiting friends in the
seminary.
Miss Mabel Stoddard. after a vaca-
ton OF several weeks, returned Mon
day to birmingham, Mass.
Friday night a game Of basket ball
was played at seminary hall, between
Bellows Falls Athletic club and L. &
G. seminary. Score 81 to 15 in favor
of the Bellows Falls team.
Herman Perry, a life long resident OF
this place. died suddenly Saturday
morning of apoplexy at the advanced
age of go years. The funeral was held
from the Congregational church Tues
day at ] o'clock.
Elliot Morse whose sickness was not
ed last week, died Thursday, OF pneu-
monia at the age of 50 years. He has
lived in the same place for IS years
of his life His wife died some time
ago, since when, his home has beer
kept by some of his children. A sor
died several years ago Of pneumonia
He is survived by three daughters
Mrs. Hadlock Of West Townshend. and
Misses Grace and Addie Morse. The
funeral was held from the house Sat
urday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
The Town Hall Plans.

1t is expected that work will soon
be started on the town hall, using the
plans recently submitted by the state
commissioners. The present founda-
ton will be repaired and additions
made and the structure raised five feet
Z the front entrance. The doors, each
We feet wide, will swing out Small
Acket Offices will be placed on each
tde with stairs leading to the gallery
Vi an ante-room with two good sized
cloak rooms. The main hall will have
two large doors opening outward. the
dimensions of hall to be 40x4S feet.
The rear wall will be extended is feet
to make larger stage accommodations.
Stairs will descend on either side TO
the basement to a small hall where
there are two large exits, commo-
dious kitchen with water supply, Sc
lectmen's room 20 feet square, with a
fire proof vault and spacious dining
room opening in the rear OF the back
hall. The old furnace will be reset
and a new furnace be set under the
stage to give heat to the audience.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Lewis Davis has entered the employ
Of w. H. Taft.
Mrs. Frank Hadlock and two chill
dren are visiting in Brattleboro.
Miss Hortense Switzer closed her
school in Newfane Friday. and Is at
home
Mrs. w. r. Livermore and Miss My
ra Hardy attended the S. S. conven-
ton held at Newfane, Feb. 4.
There was no service in the church
last Sunday owing to the sickness OF
the pastor, Rev. NJ. F. Hardy.
Mrs. Green worden, who has been
visiting her parents, returned to MARI
boro, Monday, accompanied by her sis
ter, Miss Edith Hadlock.
Mrs. Atwell Farwell went Thursday
to Springfield, Mass, where she VIII
remain several weeks for treatment In
the hospital. She was accompanied by
DR.. G. T. Gale.
Mrs. Charles Hawkins entertained
the teacher and pupils of the primary
school at her home Feb. /. from =
to p. m. Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
WEST HALIFAX.

Mrs. ]. F. Bishop is in Brattleooro
visiting for few days.
Zina Leonard and Floyd Clark were
in Brattleboro Saturday on business.
George w. Pierce Of Brattleboro was
in town Monday buying fat cattle
Arthur Cooke from Brattleboro was
at home Monday.
e. S. Cooke sprained one OF MS
knees last week Tuesday and now mas
to 60 on crutches.
Miss Eliza Brown who has been sick
for some weeks is now worse, being
confined to her bed. and considered
dangerously Ill
There was a whist party at Stone
and Clark's Saturday evening which
was enjoyed by a goodly number. sew
en- tables playing. Ice-cream. cake and
coffee were served
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
SOUTH WARDsBoRo.

Fayette Rice has suffered with rheu-
matism for many weeks.
Albert Fits of Brattleboro has been
visiting friends in town.
H. e. Kidder has been very Ill with
the prevailing distemper.
Rev. w. White has resigned his pas
torate and leaves here soon.
John Putnam of West Jamaica paid
a flying visit at his sisters Mrs. Gould's
Saturday.
Mrs. Julia F'ifield who has been stop
ping at Frank Goulds for some time,
went Saturday to West Jamaica TO
visit friends there.
Sunday night the thaw caught SUD
den cold, the thermopeter dropped ov-
er 40 degrees in 6 hours and the vino
blew a gale for hours.
1t has been an extremely cold winter
in this section colder than known be-
fore in many years. with much snow
and but very few warm days
M to Feb. 6. The thaw Of Saturday
night and Sunday settled the snow
about a foot which is quite boon to
the farmers who were fearing short
age of water for their stock.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. D. b. Goddard is on the sick
list.
The auditors are at work this week
on the town accounts.
Rev and Mrs. NJ. H. Smith have
another son, born Feb 3.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Strong have re-
turned from their Florida trip.
The high wind Sunday night dam
aged the foot bridge quite badly.
Lyle Pierce is home from Towns
bend where he has been teaching.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Abbott are visiting
Mrs. Abbotts sister In Weymouth
Mass.
A large company attended the mas
querade party at the town hall Friday
night.
Rev. F. A. Woodwork of Weston
preached Sunday morning at the
Methodist church.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
BERNARDSTON.

Walter Davis has gone to New Hav-
en-.
The Atherton place has been sold
again; this time to F. w. Bardwell.
Floyd Davis of Boston is at the home
of his father, J. E. Davis. for a weeks
vacation.
A. M. Stratton who has been far
from we'll for many months Is now
greatly improved In health.
Rev. F. D. Lane and Mrs. Lane OF
Leyden were guests of Rev. w. H. Ad-
ans and family Monday.
The Harvard male quartette OF Bos-
ton accompanied by reader will give
a concert in the free lecture course in
the town hall Tuesday evening, Feb.
16
Some school girls of the Sth grade
organized a girls club Feb. ! of the
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
NoRTHFlELD.

Bessie Irish ia sick with tonsilitis at
her home.
Miss M. A. Dutton is improving from
'her recent illness.
Mrs. H. II. Mason, who has been I'll
with bronchitis. is improving.
About so couples attended Prof p,
II. Collinss reception and ball.
The Congregational society are put
ting in much needed new furnace
]. #. Cummings's daughter Bernice
is recovering from her recent Illness.
Mrs. Matte l.. Proctor attended the
ladies' aid convention in Boston as
xdelegate recently
Mrs. Abbie Holton and daughter
Lottie have been seriously III with the
grip but are improving.
Mrs. L. L. Josin and son, w. II. JOS
lin, who have been visiting Mrs. T, A.
Clark, have returned to their home In
Brattleboro.
The w. r. C. will give a leap year
supper at the Sons of Veterans hall
Monday evening, Feb. 20. All are cor
daily invited.
Mrs. May j. Doolittle. president OF
the w. r. c., went to Boston to attend
the convention which was held at the
Peoples church there.
Fred l. Proctor went to Boston
Tuesday morning as delegate to the
Sons of Veterans convention. Capt.
A. w. Proctor and Past Captain G. w.
Cummings also attended.
The Unitarian church was opened
Sunday morning, after having been
closed for two months, Rev. Daniel M,
Wilson, the new minister occupying
the pulpit.
The women of the Unitarian society
will hold their annual fair Thursday
and Friday afternoon and evening,
Feb. Is and 26, In the town hall. A
variety of fancy and useful articles
win be for sale. including several quilts
made by the society. A chicken pie
supper will be served. 1t Is expected
that a dramatic entertainment will be
given Thursday evening, following the
supper, and dancing will be in order
Friday evening. with good music.
A Ghicago despatch says: REV g.
Campbell Morgan the London preach
er, has received call from the Second
Presbyterian church, Michigan avenue
and Twentieth street. DR.. Morgan has
taken the call under advisement.
Since 1901, DR.. Morgan has made his
home In Mortified, Mass, being en-
gagged in the work Of the Moody school
there during the summer months and
on lecture IRIS during the winter"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
Better Than Gold.

Il was troubled for several years
with chronic Indigestion and nervous
debility" writes F. ]. Green, OF Lam
caster. N. H. NO remedy helped me
until l began using Electric Bitters'
which did me more good than all the
medicines / ever used. They have also
kept my wife in excellent health for
wears. She says Electric Bitters are
lust splendid for female troubles: that
thew are a grand tonic and invigorator
for weak run down women No other
medicine can take Its place In our
family. Try them Only SOC sat
isfactIon guaranteed by F. H Holden
a Co.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
SOUTH VERNON.

Mrs. ]. II. Frost is again under the
doctors care.
Mrs. Calvin Cook and Mrs. Bardwell
are on the sick list.
w. J. weatherhed and family OF
Butte. Mont, are guests at c. II.
Newton's, but will soon settle at the
Weatherhed home.
A. f. Weatherhed has taken the
contract of sticking UP lumber on the
Beers wood lot and has purchased
horse of Mrs. Fairfield.
F. w. Johnson is more comfortable
at this writing. His daughter, Mrs.
George Allis Of Northampton, Mass
is with her father, and her daughter Is
having the humps
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12

present year. They have In view sociai
enjoyment. literary culture and bene-
VIOLENT work.
Rev. Alfred Noon of the Massachu-
sets total abstinence society spoke In
the Unitarian church Sunday morning
4 In the union meeting mt the M. H.
church In the evening
Since the reorganization OF the
Young Peoples fraternity, meetings
have been held once In two weeks, An
entertainment is In process Of prepara-
ton for the near future.
! Seventeen persons of this place at
tended the Epworth League conven-
ton in Greenfield Wednesday, Fep. D.
Miss Bernice Cairnes read an essay De-
fore the convention on "The influence
of music in the Church"
The grange held its regular semi
monthly meeting wednesday evening
Feb. 3. The literary program consist
ed of readings by Miss Harris ana
Miss Hale and discussion OF the
question what can we do the coming
wear to Improve our grange and In
crease its usefulnessT The grange
ladies' circle met with Mrs, Park FRI
day afternoon.
BY the enterprise of the senior class
of Powers institute the presence OF
company known as Ideal Entertainers
from Saginaw, Michigan Is promised
for Saturday evening Feb. goth. This
company, extensively and favorably
known in its own and neighboring
states, will come with all its apparatus
for exhibiting life motion pictures OF
which 1t has a very large collection
There will be readings, representations
monologues, richly illustrated songs
and music on various instruments. TINS
| is TO be n senior benefit, their first
since the school year began. o'clock
sharp
Moses Payton Bascom, rs, VINO
died at Greenfield Sunday. was born
on the Cushman farm in Bernardston
March IS, 1928, the Oldest OF the SIX
sons Of Elijah Sheldon Bascom IL
was more than So years ago that ne
located in Greenfield, which had been
his home since He was noted In the
old stage coach days as skilful driver
of four horses, and was widely known
and respected. He married Nov. ~
1855. Lydia p. Smith. She died April
20, 1857, and he married Miss Adeline
l.. Butler Of Guilford at Halifax NOV
4. 1859. The ceremony was performed
by the famous Jed" Stark, JP. The
widow, one daughter, Mrs. James By
ron Colvin, and grandson, Percy
johnson Colvin, the two last OF Wor-
cester are the surviving relatives.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
euILFoRD CENTRE.

VIM. Bartlett has gone to Mr.. Bags
to board.
Thermometer registered IA degrees
below zero Tuesday morning and IL
degrees below Wednesday morning.
Minnie Thayer is in Brattleboro this
week to keep house for her aunt, Mrs.
George M. Thomas, during her absence
in Fitchburg, Mass.
H. J. Richmond, who has been man
aeer of the Guilford Springs farm for
20 years, has left there this week ana
Is now boarding at the American
house in Brattleboro.
Mrs. Creon Miner returned nome
Wednesday. She went to Brattleboro
last week Monday to care for Bessie
Barrett, who died Friday afternoon.
The funeral was held Monday and
burial was in Hinsdale, N. H., where
her parents reside.
School closed in the Baker district,
Jan. 20. Eva Whitney, Carlos Canedy
and Alice Adams were not absent dur
ing the term. Esther Canedy, Ernest
and Stella Adams were absent one day
and Hazel and Edwin Thompson two
days. Every pupils attendance was
excellent considering the bad weather.
Whole number of pupils, 10. average
attendance. IL 1886. No one was tardy
during the year. Lula NJ. Hall, teacher
Twenty-one from this place and
Weatherhead hollow went to Vernon
Thursday evening to attend the Uni
versalist festival and dance given IN
Barnes's hall. Owing to the condition
of the roads they were obliged TO &c
through Brattleboro. Although the
night was cold they all enjoyed the
long ride. as well as the way they were
entertained by the people OF vernon
F. l. wellman. our popular officer held
the ribbons over the two span ane
many thanks are due him for the pains
he took in providing a way for s.
many to attend
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-02-12
ONE MILLION DOLLARS
FOR A GOOD STOMACH
Mr.. Rockefeller's Offer Should be
Warning To Every Man and Woman.

The newspapers and medical journals
recently have had much to say relative 10
John ID. Rockefeller's offer OF million
dollars for new stomach.
This great multi-millionaire was too
husv To worry about the condition of his
stomach. He allowed his dyspepsia 10
run from bad to worse until in the END IL
became incurable.
His misfortune serves as warning 10
others.
Everyone who suffers with dyspepsia
for a few years will give everything he
owns for q new stomach. &,
There are twenty million men and
women suffering with dyspepsia-twenty
million men and women whose stomachs
are wearing out.
There are no new stomachs for sale at
any price.
We offer these sufferers the next best
thing. We guarantee to make their OLD
stoinachs almost as good as new. =,
Dyspepsia is caused by an abnormal
state of the gastric juices. There IS one
element missing. The absence OF this
destroys the function of the gastric fluids.
They lose their power to digest food.
We are now able to supply the missing
element-to restore to the gastric Juices
their digestive power. and to make the
stomach strong and well
We know that Rexall Dyspepsia lao-
lets will positively and permanently cure.
We want you to Try them and will return
your morey if you are not more UnaN
satisfied with the result.
Price rs cents. Only at our store O
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