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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
cnunht the Tip.

A auack doctor whose treatment
had evidently led to the death Of his
patient was examined sternly by the
coroner.
"What did you give the poor fell
lowP" asked the coroner.
Tpecacuanha, sir"
'You might just as well have
given him the aurora borealis," said
the coroner.
"Well, sir, that's just what ! was
going to give him when he died"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
A Sovereign" That Costs Only One
Dollar.

DIR. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy,
of Rondout, N. Y, is Sovereign" med
icine for nervousness, Rheumatism, Kid
ney and Liver complaints, aud all the ills
peculiar to women. 1t drives the poison
from the blood, and restores the patient
to the bloom ofhealth. You will never re-
greet the exchange of one dollar for bot
flo
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
Thorenu,n nenthhed.

When the forest haunting hermit
Thoreau lay on his deathbed, Calvin
istic friend called to make inquiry re-
garding his soul. Henry" he said
anxiously, shave you made your peace
with God" "John," replied the dying
naturalist in whisper, 81 didn't know
that God and myself had quarreled."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
Shot a soO.POund Bear.

A 3oo-pound female bear was shot
near Camp Comfort in Bennington
Wednesday by Carroll D. Stone and
Edward Adams. The bear followed
them and when it was within about
ten feet Adams shot over the eye
and Stone followed it with ball in
the shoulder. 1t was the finest speci-
men seen in that vicinity in years.
Stone is son of Hon. Charles F.
Stone of New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07

More than 100000 visits are
paid every year to London pawn
brokers. The exact figures are on
an average $4,000 times a day.
Throughout the whole country the
number of pledges is said to amount
to 100, 100000 year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
The shadows.

Were mans sorrows and dispute
tudes summed up at the end Of his life
It would generally be found that he had
suffered more from the apprehension
of such evils as never happened to him
than from those evils which had really
befallen him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
MARRIAGES.

In Woodstock, Sept. 80, by Rev. E. G.
Drouhin, Miss Jane Picard of Woodstock
nd Otis Haselton of Bellows Falls.
In Brownsville, Sept. 81, by Rev. Ernest
A. Legg, Daniel r. Stearns of Reading and
Miss Kate NJ. Boyd of Fort Fairfield, Me.
In Tyson, Sept. 81. by Rev. Mr.. Roundy,
Hugh Spauldlng and Miss Maud McQuinn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
At the Club.

At the Club.
Garry any life insurance?"
Eyes, $4,000 in favor of my wife,"
Should think you'd be ashamed to
look her in the face"
"Wha-what fOrT
"For living. What excuse do You
give herp
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
Woodstock, VT, Oct. 7, 1905

Col. George F. Leland of Springfield,
who has been in the field for some
time as candidate for the Republican
nomination for Acknowledgements,
now has an opponent in Hon. George
II. Prouty of Newport. If the list
grows, the fight for second place will
be interesting
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07

DR.. Marcus Fitsherbert-Wheat-
land, a colored physician of New
port, r. l., is recognized as New
Englands leading specialist in cleo
tro-therapeutics and the X-raY. In
early life he was shoemaker.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07

Recently Sir VIM. Crooks lee
tured twice at Kimberley, South
Africa, on the making of artificial
diamonds. The lectures cost $4,000,
for they included elaborate expert
ments.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
Drs. F. A. & ia. Greene

Known and acknowledged throughout the
entire country as most successful physi-
clans in the cure of chronic and nervous
diseases.
The doctors are proprietors of the we'll
known medicine, DIR. Greene's Nervura
Blood and Nerve Remedy. This famous
Cure is compounded and prepared under
their own personal supervision and is guar
anteed to be fully up to the standard as re-
CARDS strength. efficiency and excellence. :
The public Health Lectures will he re-
sumed in the fall.
Drs. F. A. IL j. A. Greene can be consult
ed personally or by letter, without charge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07

Oct. G7-Io-Annual convention
Vermont State Sunday school con.
vention, st. Johnsbury.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07

He that hires one garden (which he
is able to look after) eats birds; he
that hires more will be eaten by the
birds.-Hebrew Proverb.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
IF YOU HAVE
A FARM
OR COTTAGE
IN the VICINITY
or WOODSTOCK

Which you would like to rent to
a desirable tenant for the COM
ing summer it would be well
for you to send a description of
it, together with your name and
address, to the undersigned at
once. Hundreds of families all
over the country search the col
umns of the Boston Transcript
each season for information as
to where the most desirable
summer residences are located.
BOSTON TRANSCRIPT CO.,
ga Washington ST., Boston, Mass
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
DEATHS.

In Bridgewater, Sept. 81, Fred G. Dean,
aged % years.
In Chester, Sept. 26, VIM. Pierce, aged
SO years.
In Proctorsville, Sept. 20, F. G. Fost er,
aged As years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-10-07
FOR nANY YEARS, NO. "a TEnPLE
PLACE, BOSTON,

Has been well and favorably known as a
place where honest and conscientious medi-
cal advice, correct and scientific treatment,
and speedy and permanent cures were as
sured.
Out of this door have walked thousands,
in the full enjoyment of ehealth and
strength. who had been given up as incura-
Bile by their family physician.
This fact has made the name and fame of
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30


the result OF our work. The vision Is
here for you now TO see II you are will
ing 10 open your eyes and look.
In the first place. we can see I'm the
dim future a noble spiritual work
which our children shall do after we
are dead. All. that family was hard
one for you 10 raise. am not now al
luding TO the mere question OF food
and clothing mean more than that.
mean the spiritual raising OF them.
Let me see. You have five children.
Three of those children were born
good. They never gave you any trou-
BILE. But two Of them-and especially
the youngest son-were always In mis-
chief. The neighbors used 10 say OF the
youngest. HE will be very good man
or a very bad one" Yes. and II SEEM
cd as though the evil would win out In
his nature. Then he took 10 drink. oh.
how many. many anxious nights you
used 20 have! Like David. you were
continually mourning for your way
ward Absalom. But you have changed
OF late. The cloud has left your face.
l know the good news. The neighbors
have told Il 10 me. What" you say,
have you heard II too? Who told you
that all my children are now members
OF the church and that my youngest
boy was converted about n year ago
and IL going to he a Christian mission
ary?" Yes. have heard H. You are
standing upon Pisgah's heights. q IN.
ther. q mother. Not only are your
ooys and girls spiritually safe. but. like
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30

could have raised ten pounds Of weight
from the ground, the pain was so severe.
This was my condition when began u.s.
Ing Doan's Kidney Pills. They quickly
relieved me aud now am never troubled
as was. My back is strong and can
walk or ride "A long distance and feel just
rs strong as l did twenty-five years ago.
think so much Of Doan's Kidney Pills
that have given supply of the remedy
10 some of my ncishbors and they have
also found good results. II you can sift
anything from this rambling note that
will be of any service TO you. or to any
one suffering from kidney trouble. you
are at liberty TO do so.'
a FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Corton will he
mailed ON application to any part Of the
United States. Address Foster Milburn
Co. Buffa.o. y. Y. Sold by all dealers
price, fifty cents per box.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30

Clymber Ito Valet Now. John. when
the guests are here tonight shall call
you Jean.
Valet - Very well. sir. And what
shall ! call Won?
"Oh. you blockhead"-
Every well. sir: anything YOU say
Famille Journal
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30

j. Il. Corton,
farmer and luIn-
BERN an. of
Ibeppc. n. O.,
says II suffer-
ed for years
with my back.
IT was SO bad
that I could
not walk any
distance OF
even ride In
easy buggy. I
do nat l,al,nt.a
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-12-30

Moses with the children OF Israel. you
can look of upon their promised land.
You can picture their future lives.
You can see them living Ia Christian
homes. rearing Christian children and
perhaps preaching IN Christian pulpits
You can today bc truly thankful that
your children are all safe In Christ's
love and pardon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Promotions at Auburn.

Auburn, November 29.-tSpeciaL)-The following promotions in the military de- partment of the college were recently made: To be cadet first lieutenant. c. D. Kilebrew; to be cadet second lieutenant, w. l.. Mitchell, NJ. T. Stallworth, T. B. Richardson; to be cadet sergeant. N. A. Burgess, E. A. Harris, r. S. Pace; to be cadet corporal, R. b. Liddell, II. w. Allen, c. E. Fort, J. l.. Skinner, J. T. Moore, C. NJ Howard, B. T. Simms, s. A. Els berry, P c. Smith, c. l.. Chambers, J. s. Lyell H. L. Budd R. c. Adams. E. F. Binford, F. w. Stanley, H. H. Schom- burg, O. N. Powell, r. M. Shepard, s. II. Winslow H. Grimes, D. r. Petty c. w. Woodruff, s. c. Dreyfus, M. c. Ellis. The basis upon which promotions are made to a military office is that of mli- tary efficiency good conduct and schol- arship.
 The final football game of the season will be played on Thanksgiving with the University of Georgia in Macon. An ex cursion will be run from Auburn, and a large aggregation will go from here. Au- burn has been defeated so many times during the season that very few dare pre- dict the result
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, November 2.-tSpeoiaL)- The supreme court has agreed with the lower court in the opinion that the com missioners named to hold an election Tn Cleburne county on the question or re- moving the county seat from Edwards vile to Hefiin were legally appointed. An attempt had been made by the friends or Edwardsville to have them declared un- authorized to hold the election. It Will now be held, as ordered December H.
 Decisions were announced by the court today as follows:
 Tyson, civilian F. Fitts vs. Lucy w. Craddock ct all, appeal from Tuscaloosa county court; reversed and rendered.
 Simpson, J.-Pierson Lumber company vs. W. II. Hart appeal from covington circuit court; reversed and rendered.
 Anderson J.-State of Alabama ex rel w. A. Brown vs. w. C. Porter ct al, ap- peal from Cleburne circuit court; affirmed.
 Denson, Birmingham Railway and Electric company vs. James Mason, appeal from Jefferson circuit court reversed and remanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
INJUNCTION GOES ID SUPREME COURT Brighton Public School Fight
 Still in Litigation WILL ENTERTAIN DAVIS Bessemer Public Schools will dismiss for Thanksgiving at ii O'Clock
 This Morning-To Have
 Special Exercises.
WILL ENTERTAIN DAVIS

Bessemer November 29.-(Special. At torney Pinkney Scott of this city repre- senting J. l.. Pike and others of Brighton has appeal the case of Pike and others has appealed the case of Pike and others the supreme court of Alabama,
 The case is in the nature of petition for injunction against the county superin- tendent of education which seeks to re- strain the superintendent and the county board of education from employing Prof. B. F. Crump as principal of the public school at Brighton.
 The petition was argued before Judge Ferguson of the Birmingham city court about a week ago and last Saturday was refused.
 Attorney Scott made out the necessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

ergies to developing them. The results will be marvellous"
 The letter then asks that the following points be covered in the next report of the committees
 Number and character of text books or American history in use in southern ed- ucational institutions of all grades, with a detailed review of their treatment of the war period.
 Extent and character of courses, if any, In the history of the civil war and re- construction offered in the universities and colleges of the country, and the extent of the teaching of those subjects ill the schools of the south.
 Descriptive lists of notable printed col lections of civil war and reconstruction material, and of manuscript collections of the same class.
 Bibliography of the principal current literature of our field for the preceding year.
 It is regarded that this will give an outline of what is expected of the organ izations and Commander in Chief owens hopes that every member will come to the aid of the committed
 Chairman Duncan has letters rom most every member of his committed and all are at work He will be able to make one of the best reports in the history or the organization, he thinks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

husband on the southern trip. will be royalty entertained by the ladies of the city.
 Jerry Fountain, state deputy grand president, is in Mobile today in the inter est of the order. After December 1 he will devote his entire time to the or ganizatlon of aeries over the state and paying official visits to those already organized
 Rush Randall who has been appointed chief deputy sheriff of the Bessemer city court jurisdiction of Jefferson county in Mir Fountains place is in full charge of the office though MT. Fountain will remain for q few days until MT. Randall has been thoroughly instructed in the in- trlcacies of the office.
 Thanksgiving Exercises.
 Special Thanksgiving exercises will be held in the Bessemer public school to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock to which all parents and friends of the pupils arc invited
 Notes and Personals.
 The Rev R. s. Gavin and the Key. R. C. Gilmore will address the pupils at Roberts school and the Rev. J. l.. Brit tain and the Rev. D. P. Taylor will ad- dress the pupils of Clarendon Avenue school. The exercises at both schools will close promptly at il o'clock when the schools will be dismissed for the day.
 Tomorrow night the pupils of the Besse- mcr High school will give a musical entertainment at Eks hall on Nineteenth street which will be free to all patrons and friends of the school. The enter tainment will be under the direction of Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove.
 Most of the business houses of the city will be closed tomorrow afternoon on account of Thanksgiving.
 The Rev l. O. Adams will conduct a special Thanksgiving service at Trinity Episcopal church tomorrow morning at T. o'clock to which all are invited.
 The Rev. R. C. Gilmore conducted a special Thanksgiving service at the First Presbyterian church tonight which was well attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
WORK BEGINS ON
 NEW POSTOFFICE
Pratt City Public Schools Dismiss for Two Days on Account of
 Thanksgiving.

Pratt City. November 29.-(Special)- Work has begun on the new postoffice building at the corner of Third street and the North Ensley car line. While the building will only be one story high, and not two stories, as at first announced. it will be a handsome structure, and will greatly improve the appearance of the locality in which it Is located, and will enhance the value of property adjoining. The work will be pushed to as early com pletion as possible.
 The Pratt City public schools dismissed today until next Monday on account of Thanksgiving day. Most of the business houses of the city will be closed tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30


 Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com pany. as to my honesty for my contracts Fully three-fourths of my patients hav. been treated by some ons eIse before cai,- Ing on me to be cured. Why not corps a. soon as afflicted? You will save mon.v distressing pain and valuable time. h.' sides, there is satisfaction in knowin. that the very best treatment ia b.,ns given you by an honest. competent nhv' sician. I have treated private tro,,h,.. as a speciality in the city of Birmtnrhar. .. Ala. since August 3. 1887. cure all mar ner of private diseases. I cure many na- tients by mail treatment. w ite for nr,cs. and terms
 do not use large advertisements. .ra false statements to attract patients vbics merit has failed to secure. If you fail ia be cured by such methods. give me a eau and get well.
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city. tenth story of the new First Nst.onal Bank building. corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street. Rooms 1oos and 1907. Take one of the fine elevators to tenth floor.
 Office hours: SEQ O. m to s:0 . -. Sunday. 10 a. m. to IF n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Plate Glass Window Smashed.

Tuscaloosa, November 29-(Special)- Last night between 8 and 10 o'clock five large plate glass windows were smashed to atoms by some unknown party. At s o'clock noise was heard on Broad street just as the dummy was passing Several persons on the street heard an odd noise and when they went in the direction of the noise they found the big plate glass window In the store occupied by A. l.. Holtzstein mass of scraps. Later glasses were smashed in the buildings occupied by Allen X Jemison, Jake Forster. Fl. A. Culpepper and Miss Minnie Wildman. Thus far no clue of the guilty party has been found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

papers for an appeal at once and yes terday they were filed in the supreme court The nature of the case calls for an early decision and the court has promised to take the matter up at once and give its answer to the petition.
 The case grew out of d trouble in the Brighton public school of which the pub lie has become familiar, II Is contended by Pike and his associates that the prn- cipal and tecahers of the Brighton school should be selected by the district trus- tees who should have full and unlimited control of the schools and all monies ap- propriated to the district by the state board of education.
 President Davis Corning.
 Bessemer Aerie of Eagles is making great preparations for the reception and entertainment of Worthy Grand President lily D. Davis and wife who will arrive from their home at Cleveland, O., De- cember 13, on an official visit to the lodges located in tho Birmingham dis trict
 President Davis has designated Besse- mer as the place of receiving and meeting pected that most of the members of the lodges in the district will be on hand to participate in the reception.
 A call having been issued to all the lodges of the state for delegates to meet in Bessemer at the same time for the or ganizatlon of state aerie il is expected that large number of Eagles from all sections of the state where areies have been organized, will assemble.
 The coming of President Davis will be an event of great interest to all members of the order as it will be the first time that d high official has ever visited the state in his official capacity. The visit will no doubt be of great benefit to the order.
 A banquet will be rendered Mr. Davis al the Eagles hall on Nineteenth street on the night of December 13 and this promises to be one of the most elegant affairs of the kind ever given by any fraternity in this city
 Mrs. Davis who will accompany her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Cheap Rates to New Orleans.

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad company will sell tickets to New Orleans and return, account of American Asso- citation for Advancement of Science, De- cember 27, 2S and 29, limited to return January 6, 1906, at rate of one-fare plus 25 cents, for the round trip.
 For further information apply to P. Sid Jones, D. P. A.: R. G. Peirce. T. P. A., Birmingham. Ala. Both phones S25.
 11-2S-su-wed-fri T'T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Tuscaloosa Property Up.

Tuscaloosa, November 29.-fspecial)- Property in Tuscaloosa continues high; indeed property for sale IS very hard to find, even at high price. Among the re- cent purchasers are Mrs. Annie Hum phries of a lot and house on Fourth street; Daniel A. Collier, four lots on Greensboro avenue at sl360, and w. J. Caldwell. . cottage on Sixth street at s165o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES.
guarantee

you a perma- nent cure of
 rivate troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- la bls 1 refer YOU with per- mission. to the First National oank. Ala bama National bank, steiner Broth ITS. bankers,
 efferson Couu- { y s a V n x . ha~Ix I aA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Phone 276 fPeople'rD if you want the 0AWk Engraving Co
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-16
PROGRAM
FOR MAY 80

At a committee meeting held at the
residence Of J. q. Barnes on Monday
night, the subcommittee on Memorial
day services reported that matters
were progressing finely, and that ar
Eangemonts were practically completed
for the occasion.
The observance Of Memorial day will
begin on Friday afternoon, on May
roth, in the several public schools Of
Hhe city, whore appropriate programs
will be rendered by the pupils, and al.
dresses made by visiting veterans Of the
Civil War. On Sunday, May 2sth, the
Grand Army Post and other veterans
will attend divine service at the Uni
tartan church, aud listen TO "A patriotic
sermon by Rev +. A. Powell and ap.
proprinte music from the choir
On Tuesday, Memorial day proper,
the veterans will meet at the G. A, h.
Faoms, corner of Commercial aud Ferry
streets, at / p. m, sharp, and form for
a short parade through the streets Of
abe city, in which they will be led by
the Salem Military Band, and escorted
by Company NJ, Second regiment, O. n.
a., and accompanied by any and all
civic and social organizations that may
desire TO unite with them in the proper
observance of the day. Immediately
after the parade they will proceed to
City View cemetery, where the eere-
mony Of dedieatiug the new $1,000 mon
ument will be performed, after which
will follow the usual ritualistie observ-
anees Of the Grand Army Of the Repub'
lie. Committees will also attend to
the distribution of flowers upon the
graves Of deceased soldiers.
On Tuesday night, at $3.50 clock, the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-16
THE COMMON MAN.

ssNow, as in the war days, as ever
Ghs prize winner is the man in the
ESnlSs, who carries the musket or who
ecnsts the votes. President Roosevelt
Bdml tO the man in the ranksl
uloty 20 the common man.
Tile may win the prize, or he may not
EIs ,dDes better. He deserves to win.
ny Shis republic stands for anything
at Stands for the private in the ranks
mt It's everyday life-the common citi'
Szun.
'Ulhs private citizen carries the musket
al IN dustrialism. He tolls in its trench.
ns, he endures its fatiguing marches.
NeNoids the fort. He fights the battles
az S;i1iiization.
I'm war IL is his sons who are shot
lSUwN, and in peace II is sons and daugh-
fnrE who do the drudgery of the world
--bsdily and mentally. He supports the
ashaols and churches
EJdt us have done with the hero wor-
ship Of strutting placemen.
Who Is that In war touches elbows
with his comrades through drenching
isziins or under brassy skiesl Who is it
chat is piled in great winrows after the
famous battle9 Who wins the victor.
Eef8 And who is II that bears the
bgunt Of the victories Of peacei
il is not the officers II is not the so.
called leaders Of society.
And 90 let us join in that cry Of the
7'reneh haters Of tyranny; "Loug
Bvs the people! Long live the common
smaz,i''
Let us help raise the mass Of men.
Let ms quit hurrahing for the man in
shoulder straps. Let us help to bring
up the ranksl Let MS take some Of the
u-rn on horseback and give them mus
ket TO carry.
All hail the man in the ranksl