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The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
fsrisss Fishtias.

For seven years, writes Geo. w.
Hoffman, of Harper, WASH: Il had q
bitter battle, with chronic stomach and
liver trouble, but at last l won. and
cured my diseases, by the use of Elect
ric Bitters. unhesitatingly recon-
mend them to all, and don't intend in
the future to be without them in the
house. They are certainly wonderful
medicine, to have cured such bad case
as mine." Sold under guarantee to dc
the same for you, by all druggists at 5OS
a k.ttle. Try them today.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
THE MEN THE COUNTRY NEEDS.
Always Demand for Those Who Can
Grade 100 Per Cent.

Always Demand for Those Who Can
Grade 100 Per Cent.
Edward Mcintyre OF Brooklyn was
drummer boy in the Thirteenth New
York regiment at the age of II on the
outbreak OF the civil war in which he
served, Since then he has been thir-
ty-seven years, consecutively, men,
ber Of the National guard in Brook
lyn. He has Just now resigned the
post ol drum major Of the Thirteenth
regiment. During all this time his rec
ord hes been that of 100 per cent,
which means that he was never abb
sent from his post The Brooklyn
Standard Union says:
There would be little trouble and
few problems In the world II every
man performed 100 per cent of Cuty
In business and personal relations, in
public and private affairs. In any list
OF the moot useful citizens the really
Indispensable ones would be found to
be Of the type Of the drum major Of
the Thirteenth. Many people who
are temporarily conspicuous could
well be spared for lack of these quail.
tiles. The men who have shown they
possess them are the real Americans.
OF whom the country is proud. 1t -
not surprising that Edward Mcintyre
has the friendship and respect of
every worthy man In the Brooklyn
militia"
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
A Certain Cor. s.r csts,.

When q child shows symptoms Of
Group there is no time to experiment
wv ee!V Moq ls,,sw ou'ss!psmsl Asu qit
ly they may be recommended. There is
one preparation that can always be de-
pended upon. II has been in use for
many years and has never been known
to fail. viz: Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy. Mr.. M. F. Compton of Market,
Texas, says of it. II have used Cham
berlain's q Cough Remedy in severe cases
Of Group with my children, and can
truthfully say it always gives prompt
relief" For sale by Peoples Pharm-
aSy.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Just . Delicate Hint.

OF the eminent Leipsic surgeon
Prof. Thiersch the story is related
that one day man of his own town
called on him and asked his advice as
10 finding a specialist to operate or
him. After brief pause the profes
sor said: IF you want to travel yc.
might go to Bergman in Berlin, or i
that is not far enough to Nussbaum IL
Munich or. farther still, to Billroth T.:
Vienna. Then II you call on any o.
these aLd ne asks you where you are
from and you say 'Leipsic' he will re
tort: oh, you blockhead! why didn'
you go to Thiersch.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
sottIina Lemon Juice.

To keep lemon juice ready for us,
squeeze out the juice in the usua
manner, strain free from pulp ant
pits, add white powdered sugar in the
proportion of one pound to pint o.
the Juice. stir it until the sugar i:
quite dissolved. then put it away il
very small bottles. Put teasponfu
of salad oil in the top and cork i
close. When wanted for use take ou
the cork carefully and take up th'
oil with q bit OF cotton wool. To us'
for lemonade, add one large table
spoonful to a gill Of water.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Tss,ure Il q Preacher.

The story Of the torture of Rev. o. D.
Moore, pastor of the Baptist church. Of
Harpersville, N. Y. will interest you.
He says: II suffered agonies. because
Of persistent cough, resulting from
the grip. had to sleep sitting up in
bed. tried many remedies, without
relief, until took Dr. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, which entirely cured my cough,
and saved me from consumption. A
grand cure for diseased conditions Of
Throat and Lungs. At all druggists;
price Soc and 81. guaranteed. Trial bot
tie free.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Brave Woman pilots.

Woman pilots are employed by the
Danish and Scandinavian govern
ments. Many Scandinavian captains
say they prefer them to men. because
they have more patience. Norway
and Sweden also employ women In
the mercantile marine; they do the
same work as the men before the
mast. and take their turn at nigh:
lookout duty.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Unoeneroas Question.

The first slice Of goose had been
cut and the minister Of the Ziot
church looked at it with as keen an
.icipation as was displayed in the
faces round him.
Oats as fine goose as eve,
saw, Brudder Williams" he said te
his host. Where did you get such 6
fine one?"
well, now, Mistah Rawiey," sale
the carver Of the goose, with sud
den access Of dignity, when yor
preach a special good sermon, I nebei
axes you where you got it. Seems tt
me dat's a trivial matter, anyway
Youths Companion.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
The ADVANTAGES,

Did you enjoy the advantages
a college education?' asks the in'e--
viewer Of the man who has suddeai
become prominent. .t
That depends on how you look a.
IT," replies the eminent person. ''Mv
older brother went TO college and he
always sent home his cast on tennis
suits and other clothing. and had
TO wear them. But ! cant say that I
really enjoyed It."
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
x.Iue of Introseeetlon.

II is a good thing now and then
to sit down and see how much at
friendship you are with yourself. For
after all. the determining OF your
success in life must be within your
own self and by your own secret meas
urcs-John A. Howland.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
A orsaser Lees.

A few years ago a contractor under
took to widen q railway in Yorkshire.
and while the men were at work one
day . serious landslide occurred.
There was much confusion. and the
cry went up. "Coun; the men," New
er mind the men," cried the thrifty
contractor. count the wheelbarrows." :"
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
S E E D
T l NJ e

q experienced farmer
has learned that some
grains require far differ
ent soil than others;
some crops need differ
enthandling than others.
He knows that a great
deal depends upon right
planting at the right
time, and that the soil
must be kept enriched.
No use of complaining
in summer about a mis-
take made in the spring.
Decide before the seed
10 planted.
q best time to rerne-
dy wasting conditions in
the human body is be-
fore the evil is too deep
rooted. At the first evil
dence of loss Of flesh
Scott's Emulsion
should be taken irnme-
diately. There is Moth
ing that will repair
wasted tbs 8 sue more
quickly or replace lost
flesh more abundantly
than Scott's Emulsion.
It nourishes and builds
up the body when ordi-
nary food 8 absolutely
fail.
We fsn send you . ssmrie f'ss.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29

worId's Laroest Pawnshop.

In the Rue des Blancs- Manteaux
Paris. stands the largest pawnshop in
the world. with so many sheli-ranget
stree, in its vaults and storerooms
that you will cover five miles and
half IL you explore them all. Seven
thousand persons day pass through
the big doors.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Low W,a., P,Id ln china.

Often among more advanced peo-
ples . need for skilled labor 10 not
felt. In China farm hand never gets
more than two meals day and $3.50
In currency . month. skilled labor
does not fare much better. as . car
penter feels well satisfied with SO
cents day. while masons and paint
ers do not average 40 cents.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
C,t,rh Canne, * Cared

With local applications, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous surfac-
es. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of
the best physicians in this country for
years and is a regular prescription. 1t
is composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers.
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two in
gradients is what produces such wond-
erful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props Toledo, O..
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
Played Colt Game At Night.
This is a description Of a game Of
golf which was played in the Shetland
islands one night this summer: The
first ball was driven from the tee at
FIVE minutes to - (midnighO and a
full double round Of eighteen holes
was played, the match terminating At
$3.50. The light was SO good that the
balls could easily be seen where they
lay after having been driven we'll
from the tee and there was never any
dimculty in finding them. Shortly af-
ter IL o'clock the lark was heard in
full song. and It was broad daylight
by the time the match was finished.
The experiment was such success
that 1t was repeated on several sub
sequent occasions"
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
Piteous Appeal.

A long-suffering Alpine hotel pro
prietor has posted in his rooms the
following notice to guests: "Misters
he venerable voyagers and mesdames
are requested earnestly not TO take
clothes OF the bed to see the sun rise.
or the color changes.
The Delta independent., 1905-12-29
n. Icy tA., uaI.cks he ~ = Long LIVING

The men of eighty-five and ninety
years of age are not the rotund well
fed, but thin, spare men who live on a
slender diet. Be as careful rs he will,
however, a man past middle age, will
occasionally eat too much or Of some
article of food not suited 70 his consti-
tuition, and will need dose of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Livsr Tablets to
cleanse and invigorate his stomach and
regulate his liver and bowels. When
this i done there is no reason why the
average man should not live, old age.
For sale by Peoples Pharmacy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-02-08
NORTH DANVILLE.

A literary and musical entertainment
will be given at the North Danville Meth
odist church, Friday evening. Ladies
will carry a box with supper for two,
which will be sold to the highest bidder.
II the weather should be very stormy it
will be the first good night of the follow
ing week.
On account of the severity of the
weather but very few people were able
to attend the donation for Rev. B. P.
Parker and family which was appointed
tor Jan. is. and it was thought best to
repeat it. Wednesday, Feb. Is, has been
appointed for the date, afternoon and
evening Let every one come out and
have a good social time and get &C.
quanted with the new pastor and his
family, and at the same time remember
to donate freely.
Clarence Wilkie has moved his family
from St. Johnsbury to the home of her
father, Charles Merchant.
Perley Weeks is cutting ice on his
pond and the farmers about here and the
creamery. are putting in their years
stock, which is OF very good quality.
1t is general complaint for people to
be short OF water and in great many
cases people are hauling water, and
driving stock off to water.
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LYNDON.

H. P Bradley and daughter Edith
went Saturday to Williamstown to visit
Mrs. Blanche McPhee.
Mrs. E. c. Morse and son Leslie went
Wednesday to East Concord to spend
a couple of days with her mother.
Mrs. George Newell went last week to
SANFORD, Maine, to stay few weeks in
the family of her son, Seymore Aims
worth.
Miss Christie Mckenzie of Canada is
visiting her sister, Mrs. John Aldrich.
Leon Knox visited at Mrs. Amanda
Bowker's last week.
Rev. W. c. Clark went Monday to
Montpelier to meet the English evaDge
list, Rev. Mr.. Dawson with other pas.
tors and delegates from this state. He will
also visit his old home in East Georgia
and go to South Hero and bring Mrs
Clark home with him.
Pliny Pike, who has been working for
George Ide, has gone to his home in
Cabot.
Mrs. Mabel West of White River Juno.
ton is spending the week at her fathers
Henry Holton, called here by the dan.
gerous illness OF her sister, Myra Holton
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an individual communion service con
sisting of two aluminium trays contain
ing 20 gold trimmed glasses, with solid
silver base and cover, handsomely en-
graved, filler and two bread trays
with embroidered doilies, and brackets
for the pews, to receive the glasses.
This beautiful gift was accepted and
rising vote of thanks extended to Mr..
and Mrs. Thyng.
Almost the entire resident active mem
bership of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety responded to their names at the
roll call Sunday evening.
Fred c. Moore has gone to Littleton
to work in the glove shop, in the same
place he left when he enlisted and went
to the Philippines.
Mrs. Amy Miles and Mrs. c. H.
Woods of st. Johnsbury were in town
Saturday. Mrs. Miles will remain
few days.
The social held in the vestry Friday
evening under the auspices of the Y. P. S.
c. E was well attended and was
success both socially and financially.
Preparations have been begun for
washington Birthday Party" to be
held in Randall's Hall, February "a,
under the management of the Ladies'
Village Impr ovement Society.
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are an experienced team and have several
large players, whose height and weight
must be of considerable assistance to
them.
Mrs. c. B. Hutchinson and daughter
Elizabeth spent last week in Lowell,
Mass where Miss Alice Hutchinson has
been singing the title role in the opera
"Nicolette". Her acting and singing has
received great praise from the audiences,
and is very highly reported.
The Mothers Club will meet with Mrs.
Everett Ruggles, Friday evening OF next
week. The subject OF the meeting will be
"The Poetry OF children"
The next entertainment in the lecture
course will be next week Wednesday eve.
ming, a lecture by Frank Robertson on
Russia and Japan. This is an illustrated
lecture and timely one, so wehope there
will be good attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Spencer are the
happy parents Of little daughter.
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Howard Pike is slightly better, but is
still in very critical condition.
Mrs. Sarah Burton has gone to Bos-
ton tor a short visit.
George Powers of New York has been
visiting friends in this vicinity and will
take his sister, Miss Goldie Powers, back
with him where he expects she will re,
ctive benefit from treatment in hos
pital.
The Sunshine society selected Will Pope
and hurry Paris to count the beans in
the bottle at Morse's store Wednesday
evening. The bottle was of rather
peculiar shape, held about one halt pint
and was filled with mixture OF soldier
and pea beans. Fifty guesses on the
a guess and ranged all the way up to
2l00. The correct number was 1875
and was guessed exactly by Miss Goldie
Powers, although several Others were
not far from it. The sunshine quilt was
therefore awarded to Miss Goldie
Powers. The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. E. c. Morse Tuesday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
The lecture last week Tuesday evening
by Hon. Alexander Dunuett OF St. Johns
bury was an instructive account of some
parts of the French and Indian war and
was very much enjoyed. The two re-
naming numbers in the lecture course
are entertainments and will be held in
the Congregational church. The first is
by Marcel the Magician, who comes
highly recommended, not only as mar
velons slight i hand performer, but as 6
pleasing humorist and entertainer. W.
expect the church will be crowded te
witness the performance which occurs or
Tuesday evening. February IA.
The Woodmen held a dance in theil
hall Friday evening which was attended
by % couples and numerous spectators
Refreshments were furnished in the Con
gregational vestry and nice little sum
realized toward their new furniture.
The ladies of the Methodist society
will serve meat pie dinner at the vestry
Washington's birthday, Feb. %, at Il
o'clock. A good menu is provided anc
the price is is cents.
The Junior League will hold business
meeting at the vestry Thursday after
noon Immediately after school.
The Epworth League will hold bust
ness meeting Thursday evening after
prayer meeting. 1t is hoped that all viii
be present.
The official board of the Methodist
church will hold quarterly conference
at the vestry, Wednesday, Feb. 10. This
is the last before the meeting OF the
Vermont annual conference, April
10, and is therefore an important meet
ing
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EAST BURKE.

L. A. Darling is very sick with grip,
Mrs. Mcneil is at Lyndon with her par
ents and will 60 from there to Johnson
the 18th OF this month.
George Eggleston has gone to West
Danville TO clerk in the store and post
Office tor S V. Frasier for few weeks.
Mrs. Clara Parker has been called to
st. Johnsbury by the severe illness OF her
mother, Mrs. Albert Caswell.
Miss Maud Humphrey has finished her
school at the Hollow and is stopping
with her sister, Mrs. George Eggleston.
H. D. Webster spent Friday and Satur-
day at st. Johnsbury and at the Kirby
granite quarries.
There was a large attendance at the
social at the vestry, and the proceeds
were $50.
Mrs. Perley Harris is stopping at her
pat ents', Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Jenkins,
10 North Kirby.
Mrs. Fred Brown entertained the
Kings Daughters last week Tuesday.
There were II present and all did justice
to the fine maple sugar served on snow.
The first of the season.
The remains of Lyman T. Randall, a
former resident here, were brought to
Lyndon for burial last week from Man
chester, N. H., where he died from a short
illness with pneumonia. The remains
were accompanied by his daughter, Mrs.
Rosie McAllister of Boston. who is the
only surviving member of the family.
Mr.. Randall married Della Phippen OF
this place, who died at Lyndon Center
three years ago. He was So years
OF age.
The Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs S. L.
Thurber this week.
The next meeting of the Kings Daugh-
tiers will be with Mrs. John McNally
Tuesday afternoon, Feb. IA.
The village schools close this week. 1t
is hoped that the same teachers will
return.
Mrs. Myron Eggleston is suffering
from cancer.
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BARNRT.

Mrs. Cardinal of Littleton, spent sew
eral days at Chandler Whitney's last
week.
Miss Robina Laughlin has so far re-
covered as to be able to go to her aunt s
in Ryegate for rest and change.
There is still great deal of sickness
here, in some cases whole families are sick
at once. Those who were i'll with pneu-
monia last week are all improving.
Mrs. Julian P. Laughlin was called to
her home in Waterford last week by the
illness OF her sister, Miss Harris, who has
typhoid fever.
S. L. Shackford, who has been at his
home in Concord on account of illness r
tht past two weeks. returned to his wo =
in E. A. Morgan's harness shop Monda {.
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RYE0ATR.

Our former pastor Rev. F. A. Collins
arrived in town last week Tuesday and
has been warmly greeted by his many
friends. He is enjoying the days visiting
his former parishouers in their homes,
and friends at South Ryegate. He
preached at S uth Ryegate Sunday at
IL m. and 100 p. M, and here at
1245, and will preach at::Topsham the
18th at IL a. m.
The lecture Wednesday evening by
Prof. Meader was iairly we'll attended
and very interesting as his discourses are
always sure to be.
A large number of the many friends OF
Mr.. ana Mrs. Nelson Cochran gave them
a pleasant surprise Wednesday evening
in honor of their marriage. They were
warmly welcomed by Mr.. and Mrs.
Cochran and spent most enjoyable
evening until late hour when they de-
parted for their homes leaving purse OF
$50 as slight token of the IS eem in
which they are held, and the wishes OF
all for long and happy welded life.
A quiet wedding took place at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Symes
Thursday afternoon when their daugh-
ter, Miss Ethel was united in marriage
with Colin Mcdonald, Rev. w. s. Wal
lace OF South Ryegate officiating. The
young couple have moved to their home
recently purchased of H. A. Nelson and
they have the best wishes of the, entire
community, for prosperous life.
Mrs. Marker and Jeanette Symes Wis
tied at the home of W. T. Nolan Thurs
day.
Esdon Nelson, May Nelson, and Arthur
Symes OF st. Iohnsbury Academy spent
Sunday at their homes.
{. ]. Nolan was home from Dart
mouth from Friday until yesterday.
George B. Wallace of East Ryegate is
spending two weeks with friends in
Rochester, N. H.
H. A. Nelson expects to move to his
farm purchased of Mrs. G. c. Meader the
last of this week,
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WEST BURKE.

DR.. Jenkins little boy fell from his
crib Monday afternoon, breaking his
collar bone and hurting his shoulder
badly. This is the second time the little
fellow has broken his shoulder.
Miss Robinson is working for N. S.
Colby.
Sisby Bros. mill did not run Monday,
as they were unable to secure cars to
load their lumber into.
About SIS took supper at the church
Thursday night.
w. P. Hickie was presented with
gentemen's travelling case, Saturday
night, by his Sunday school class.
AL Brockway is in his store again after
long siege of the grip.
Miss Carrie Marshall is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Alice Warren, Tor the week.
Henry Turner has returned from his
teaming in Lowell, as the job was not
satisfactory.
Perry Porter is gaining.
At the school meeting Friday night it
was voted to extend the term from 10 to
10 weeks.
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LOWER WATERFORD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Miner B. Carpenter, and
daughter OF Concord spent Sunday with
Mrs. Carpenters brother, E. r. Goss.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Cutting spent Sun
day with friends in Lyndonville.
Mrs. E. Joslin and Mrs Clarence Joslin
of Concord visited Mrs. Francis Parker
recently.
Mrs. Stephen Reed is i'll with pneumo.
mia.
The school children will give the play
1.-TWO of a kind" in the vestry Friday
night. Supper will be served from six to
eight O'Clock.
The cantata Queen Esther" under the
direction of Prof. H. Fl. May of Con.
cord, will be given in the church, Wednes.
day evening, Feb. Is. Supper will be
served by the Ladies' society after the
concert
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Hamlet, which the members of the club
have been studying for some time
Mrs. Dan Cole of Litteton has been
visiting relatives here for some time.
Mrs. Kelley is still in poor health.
Mrs. Reed has returned from her visit
in White6tld.
Several attended the dance at Z alton
Friday evening.
Miss Martha Bracket visited in town
several days last week.
Schools close this week for the re-
mainder of the winter.