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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
CATHOLIC.

Solemn high mass will be celebra-
ted Christmas eve at ll.45 o'clock,
and the following program will be
rendered during the service:
Hymn, o, Holy Night, Biedermann
Asperges, Gregorian
Missa de Angels Gregorian
Gloria, Baltmann
offertory, Adeste Fideles.
March,
On Monday at IL a. M, there will
be a mass for children, and following
this service, the children are invited
to the house Of Rev. E. G. Drouhin,
where a tree will be ready for them.
Benediction Monday evening at
7.30 o'clock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
News OF Woodstock

The stores Of the village will be
closed all day Monday, Christmas
day.
Mrs. ]. P. Gilman and son Ehrick
of Exeter, N. H., came Wednesday to
spend Christmas.
John Day is at home from Proctor
for Christmas, arriving Wednesday.
He is just out Of the hospital there,
where he has been confined with a
broken ankle.
Pensions have been granted the
past week through Attorney John
Gilman as follows: Orville Hudson
of Windsor, increase from Sc to S.
per month; Elisha S. Spaulding,
Woodstock, increase from $25 to $50
per month.
Following is a list of the names of
pupils in Grammar school having
perfect attendance during the fall
term: Elsie Gilbert, Susie Wilson,
Percy Slayton, Margery Marsh.
Claude Hewitt and Bessie Riley were
each absent one-half day. Hugh Col
Inns and Mildred Stockwell were
there every day but tardy once each.
The Woodstock Inn is expecting a.
large number Of holiday visitors to-
day and Monday, and will have a
house full if the weather holds good.
Among those coming are Mrs. Ed
ward Tatum and her daughters, Mrs.
Chase and Miss Ruth Perkins, of
New York, and George E. Barton,
the architect, 'of Boston, accompanied
by his two sisters.
The following is a list Of the chill
dren attending the First Primary
school, who have been perfect in at
tendance during the past term of
fifteen weeks; Raymond Colston,
Theodore Brown, Newhall Jones, An
ME Desc, Albert Powers, Arthur
Chaon, Allan St. Cyr, Helen St.
Cyr, Edith Ransom, Amos Brown,
Roger Eastman. Absent one day or
less, Frederick Hudson, Emma
Bourbon, Ebert Sawyer, Katherine
0rdway, Alice Bourbon, Leander
Valley. Number of children regis
tered, So. Alice L. Eaton, teacher.
Recent accessions at the Norman
Williams public library are "The
Westerners," Stuart Edward White;
The House of Mirth", Edith Whar-
ton; Milton Blairlee and the Green
Mountain Boys, w. G. Davenport;
History Of the Seventh Connecticut
Volunteers; Barnes Popular His
tory Of the United States" auto
biography Of Andrew D. White"
Agreement of Evolution and Chris
timity', Samuel L. Phillips; "Oc-
equations for Little Fingers, a
manual for teachers.
The harvesting Of ice on Billings
farm was interrupted by an accident
Tuesday, caused by a change in the
weather. A pair of oxen we're draw
ing load of ice from the pond,
when they broke through and
dropped like fash into about
eighteen feet Of water, their horns
and noses only showing above the
surface. Plenty of help was near,
however, the yoke was removed with
some difficulty, and as soon as chains
could be placed about their horns a
pair of horses drew them, one at
time, out upon firmer ice. The ami
mails were very thoroughly chilled
and their drivers worked over them
several hours to get them into shape
again, A few days before a load of
ice was lost on the same pond in a
similar way, but the team attached
didn't get wet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
FoR OVER sixty YEARS.

Mas. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over sixty years by millions Of moth,
ersfor their children while teethlAg, with
perfect success. It soothea the child, softenn
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie,
and is the best remedy for DiarFimmedit will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by ell druggists III every part of the.
world Twenty-Five cents Bottle. Be sure
to ask for "MFs. Winslow's Soothing Sy.
up," and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
NoRTH PoMFREr.

William H. Warren of this town,
a student of Phillips-Exeter academy,
has been awarded Sibley scholar
ship, 500, and a Phillips scholar
ship, $50.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
CONGREGATIONAL.

Sermon with special music Sunday
morning. The Sunday school will
give concert in the church at FIVE
o'clock. There will be tree for the
children in the church parlors next
week Thursday or Friday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
ST. JAMES.

The holy communion at 7.30 a. m.
Morning prayer and litany, 1890;
the first evensong Of Christmas at 5
p. m. On Christmas day, morning
prayer and the holy communion at
1880. Children's Christmas tree, to
which all members Of the parish are
invited, will be held at Grand Army
hall at six o'clock, followed by games
and social time.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
soUTH WOODSTOCK.

Mrs. Henry w. Walker, who fell
on the stairs at the Acaeemy build
ing several weeks ago, is imProy--
ing, but recovery is slow from the
painful injury she received.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
T.J.& CAL. WHITE
Hugh Henry to Retirer.

Capt. G. A. Curtice, Of Concor, N.
H., viii succeed Huge Henry, Of
Chester, as United States pension
agent for Concord, N. H, agency,
which embraces the states of YER
mont and New Hampshire, when the
latter's second term expires next
month. This was decided at a
meeting of members of Vermont ahd
New Hampshire congressional dele-
cations with the President ISatur-
day when it became known TIL at the
President practically agreed four
years ago when Mr.. Henry was APP
pointed for a second term, that at
the end of it, the Office should 90 to
New Hampshire man.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
CHRISTMAS SERVICES.
METHODIST.

Christmas services will be held at
the usual hour Sunday morning and
at 7 p. m. There will be a concert by
the Sunday school and a tree Mon
day evening.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
BARNARD.

There will be Christmas exercises
and tree at the Methodist church
Monday evening. The children taxi
ing part are asked to meet at the
church today at o'clock.
Miss Margaret Sargent has re-
turned from W hite River Junction
for the holidays.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
TAFrsYILLE.

Mrs. Eliza Morse and daughter
spent Jew days in Lebanon re-
Gently.
Miss Mabel Strong has been
spending a few days in Lebanon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

1897, but thought he could distin-
guish between right and wrong.
States Attorney Batchelder made
the opening argument Thursday
forenoon. Attorney General Fits
closed for the prosecution, ]. c. En-
right and E. r. Buck argued for the
defense, and Judge Miles charged
the jury Friday morning.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

The Count Ma foil I had a beau
tiful dream last night. The Baron
What was re dreamn The Count
dream Eat was marrying into life
insurance family. Puck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
1JNIyERsALIsT.

Christmas sermon Sunday morn
ing. Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock
there will be a party for the chill
dren.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
CHRISTIAN.

Christmas sermon Sunday morning
There will be tree for the children
at the church Monday evening.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

T. S. Teifer, has a jumbo squash,
which measures six feet two inches
one way by four feet eight and a
half inches the other, and weighs
7T4 pound,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
Appropriate Gifts Of Furniture.

You will find here suitable presents for every
one First is our line of Furniture, including
Sofas, Couches, Paror Tables, Fancy RocE7s
ers and Chairs, Morris Chairs, Turkish Chairs
Sideboards China Closets, Book Cases. La
dies Desks, Roltop Desks, Carpet Sweepers,
Work Baskets, etc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

FOR SALE-House and lot at
Taltsville, near school, store, etc.
Inquire of J. G. Porter, Wood
stock, or F. V. Darling, agent,
Taftsvi!le.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
BIRTHS.

In Windsor, December 0, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar II Lewis. =
In Hartland. December 10, son to Mr..
and Mrs. George Best
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

Two of Gen. Booths granddaugh-
ters are becoming successful evan
gelists in the ranks of the Salvation
army and have recently conducted
services at Croydon in the Theater
Royal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
MARRIAGES.

In White River Junction, Dec. IA, by
Rev |. s. YeTks, Charles i. Smith of
White River junction and Miss Alice Hen
derson of Toronto, Canada.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
LINN H. COREY,
pAYsI CLAN AND SURGEON

Office in Tracy Block, formerly occupied
by DR.. Boynton.
Residence 10 Court st.
Office Hours-1-3, rs.
Tel, 22-3. or A. Fl. Townsend 1913
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Holiday Opening.
DECEMBER 9TH.

We are ready TO show you the largest
and best line of Holiday Goods ever
shown in town. We can only give you
an outline of our stock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

DEATHS.

In Woodstock, Dec. Ia, Mrs. j. M, Whit
comb, in her 18th year.
In Quechee. Dec. II. Mrs. Murgatroy of
StRnbridge, p. q.
In Franklin. Pa, Dec. 10, Mrs Caroline
d, Lord, formerly of Woodstock aged 70
years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

The Age and Delineator one
Year $l.s5.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

The jury in the case Of Wilman D,
Allard at 2 o'clock Friday returned
4 verdict Of guilty of murder in the
second degree. He was immediate
ly sentenced by Judge w. w. Miles
to state prison for life.
Allard had nothing to say before
sentence was imposed.
Allard will probably be taken to
prison today,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
THE DEFENSE.

The defense called seven wit
nesses, using them to prove the
claim of self defense and also to tell
OF Allard's mental condition.
Mrs. Allard said that Mccormick
threatened to blindfold her, or some
thing worse. Her daughter, Elsie
Shattuck, and George Hoisingten,
both told Of leaving the house be-
cause Mccormick threated to use a
razor on them.
Senator j. c. Taylor of West
Windsor was called. He had known
Allatd and lived within an eighth of
a nile of him for rs years. Up to
1900 Allard was fine man and a
good citizen. Following sickness
he began to make threats against the
neighbors. Allard would get up in
the middle of the night, build a fire
and go to chopping wood.
Other witnesses, including James
Murphy, who was Allard's guardian
in 1906, testified along the same lines
as Senator Taylor.
Dir. WATSON Of the state hospital
said he examined Allard Wednes-
day. Said he was not mentally
strong, was undoubtedly insane
when he was sent to Waterbury in
Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-26
1889 CONYlCTSIN
STATE PRISON
Mr.. J. M. JACOBS RETURNS FROM
INTERESTING MEETING OF
PENlTENTIARY BOARD.

Mr.. ]. NJ Jacobs returned Saturday
from two days session OF the board
of directors Of the West Virginia Pen.
itentiary well pleased with his trip
and the management of the institu-
ton. Clark Hamilton, Jr., Of Wheel.
ing, was elected president Of the board,
John 4. Bloyd, of Moundsville, treas.
urer and S. G. Lcgg, secretary. Col.
]. W. Gilkeson, one Of the old mem.
hers OF the board, Is a banker of Moore.
field, Hardy county, and is one Of the
States good, solid business men. He
Is very pleasant gentleman in every
sense of the word. E. NJ. Mullen, OF
Parkersburg, is good business mar
and will make valuable member Of
the board when once well acquainted
with the duties OF his Office.
Mr.. Jacobs says much credit is due
Warden C. E. Haddox for the present
good condition OF the institution. He
is hard worker and great studen
in his line. His very efficient ant
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-26
OIL SUIT.
About $500 Acres In Richie County
Is Involved.

PARKERSBURG, W. Va, June &c.
"A suit involving about $500 acres
of oil property, in Richie county, has
been brought by R. G. Gillespie, Of
Pennsboro, against c. F. Lowther and
w. R. Fitch, Of Wetzel county. A
temporary injunction has been grant.
ed by Judge Dayton. 1t is claimed by
the plaintiff that he agreed with the
defendants to purchase seven oil
leases with an aggregate production of
sixteen barrels of oil for $4,000, of
which $4,000 was paid in cash. He
claims that an investigation showed
only eight instead Of sixteen barrels
per day were produced, while the titles
to half the leases were defective.
His suit is for the purpose of can.
ceiling his contract and fastening the
$4,000 paid as lien on the prop
erty.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-26
come more,

When we first knew Lamar G. Pow
ell, OF the Fairmont West Virginian,
I'VE knew him to be man of the PEG.
ssple. standing at all times and under
Ssall circumstances ready and willing
BIO espouse the cause of the people.
But recently, very recently, he has
abandoned his lifelong record and has
cast aside the friends of his bosom,
and today stands feminist" all and
/, Everything that would better the con.
&ditiongo the salt Of the earth-the
SShard;handed farmers and laboring men
OF his State. He opposed Mr.. Daw'
BON tax reform policy while seeking
the nomination for governor, and
fought rings and cliques in the party
with desperation, but as soon as he
was Selectedsto the legislature, hi
sang a new song, which he has beer
singing ever since to the tune Of Daw
son and tax reform Preston Leader
The editor Of the Leader is talkini
at rand om. The West Yirginian ney
err opposed Governor Dawson's tax re
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-26

The esteemed Clarksburg Telegram
missed conn action with this Office yes.
terdays andsthe day before. What was
the matt er2 Was 1t out fshing?-
Fairmont West virginian.
Perhaps, 1T was the fault Of the Bal.
timore and Ohio, Ran stalnaker and
last but not least Sam Montgomery.
VINO knows that the railroad com.
5pany has not held up that >pouch OF
mail because 1T had Telegram in
IT, obtaining a complimentary notice
about the West5yirginian being ready
TO break its neck to pay its taxes on
its black diamonds, while the Times
was ready to break its neck not to. AT
nysrate, 10 follow its own fashion, the
West yirginian should lay it all on
the railroa Clarksburg Telegram.
No! I'm your particular case we shall
lay II on the carelessness or incom
potency Of the Telegram's Office OF
mailing force.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-26

practical service has brought the in.
stitution to one OF national reputation.
Under his management the State Pen.
itentiary has become one OF the only
two like institutions which pay all
running expenses out Of the proceeds
of its earnings. The only other pen.
itentiary doing this is in Baltimore.
In one particular, the West Virginia
institution ranks first in the United
States, or indeed, in the world, that is
in paying for permanent improve.
ments out Of its earnings.
Plans were made at the recent meet.
ing to do considerable paving and
plumbing and arrangements were
made to enlarge one Of the factories
SO as to employ more of the convicts,
On Friday ten convicts were re,
ceived from the counties of Mer.
Ger, Mcdowell, Cabell, Lincoln and
Mason, swelling the population tc
1,l39. This is the highest number ever
in tie State prison at any one time in
its history.
A complete fire extinguishing equip
ment has been recently installed at {
cost of about $4,000. A very satisfac
tory test was made on Friday after
noon in the presence of the board.
Warden Haddox is, and has RICH
to be, very proud of the farm which
is run in connection with the institu
ton. Saturday for dinner the prison
lers were served with their first mea
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-26

The death Of 9: W. Arnett came as
a great shock to this entire communi-
" this morning. The summons came,
Indeed, as a thief in the night and
bore his spirit away before the morn
Ing light had broken. On Saturday
afternoo on MT Arnett had appeared be.
fore a special meeting Of the city
council yesterday be was at church,
seemingly in perfect health; today
he lies cold In death. Mr.. Arnett
was q osressive and active business
man. His judgment was highly re-
aspected by his business associates,
and his plans were always farireach'
Ing and well laid. He will be greatly
missed lin this vicinity. and his sud
den demise makes the loss seem
donblys great.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-26

That scrawny, sllmy-looldng, onion
pated, lizard.faced5 thing at Charles
tor, known as george byrne, con-.
tinues to spew his venom in the d.
srection8 of this paper. OF course.
while he as SO engaged he is not spew-
Ing In tile direction Of something or
melody else. The dirty blaekguard
would not long exist If he should cease
speBing as it seems to be his nature.
Why the Good Being made such a
thing to mingle among men We can
mot Understand and yet he serves one
good Bpurpose He 5unintentionally as
sists the Republican party right along,
He long ago disguised the most of the
decent and respectable members OF
his party where he is known and they
left and II there were two or three
more like him scattered about over
The State (but there are none such
never was and perhaps never will be)
The Republican party in its onward
and upward march to greater ant
grander triumphs would have still les:
opposition. What It has now, how
Y ever, is Of but little consequence
byrne is IA kalf.starved looking thing
looks like life had been failure will
him, and 1T may be that his non-suc
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-26
''lls - n
.Iitfls Child Dead

r IFITt7 2 VV7071Il91F
Nellie E., the adopted daughter of
Mrs. Irene Lohwett; residing on Ham:
ilton's Hill, died Sunday morning Of
cholera infantum, aged two months;
Funeral services were conducted to-
day at;two O'clock The remains were
laid to rest in Woodlawn5 cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-26

We have been taught differently,
but according to our esteemed con.
temporary-the Parkersburg State
Journal-the expensive campaigns we
have in this country every two and
four years are for nothing more than
the handful of Offices that Is contend.
ed for at the polls and few others
that are parceled out after the smoke
of the political battle clears away. II
this is all there is in politics isn't It
singular that the thousands and tens
of thousands of citizens who never
ask for office, and who would not be.
bothered by one, lay down their work
and spend not only time but money
in order that their party may be victo-
rious? Probably ninety.nine out of ev.
cry one hundred voters never think Of
the offices, and yet they usually show
more interest in political campaigns
than in anything else In which they
take part. The offices concern the poll.
ticians, not the masses of the people.
What the latter desire mainly is good
government and a prosperous country
and one class believes that its party
is capable of providing for both, while
the other class takes view TO the
contrary. The clash comes between the
people over the policies of the leading
parties, not over the offices. The Re
publican party believes in protecting
home industries and also favors sta
BILE currency. while the Democratic
party is for our industries taking care
of themselves and for an unstable cur
rency-for dollars Of the value of fift,
i. cents. The contention over thes,
r questions has been vigorous for sew
. eral years past, as they have been con
sldered OF far more Importance thai
! the highest Offices. AS time goes OIL
8 other questions may arise of equal i'm
portance, hence then the offices vii
4 continue to be OF secondary consit
i. GRAFTON, and 1t ought not to max
e much difference who runs the can
n paign committees. 1t should not ma
!: ter whether they are run by Office
g holders. or persons who aspire to bt
d come such. 1t is more important tina
v West Virginia should remain unde
e the control of the Republican party
etshould continue to prosper under r.
n publican pollcies-eyen II We shoul
!. have 10 import our oficeholders, tina
r. to have it fall into the hands Of Ii
e Democrats and suffer from dry r,
'. like old Virginia and other southel
e: States. st
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-26

Of cabbage, for this year, which they
seemed to enjoy very much. 81
After !transacting' a great deal Of
business, the board adjourned on
Saturday evening to meet again early
In August.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-26

Ia X "
form polics and if Il had would haze
been loyal ~ after the iepublican
State cony ention adopted that Spols
Icy The West ytrginians believes that
its party5 IFS bigger than u Isl and 1T Is
Away Hing to follow It when II fits
assembled wisdomi tadopts any policy:
We remembe to have published two
or three contributed articles against
The Dawson policy, which Is now the
Republican policy, and has been ever
since TIE last Republican State con.
vention, but the writer OF those arti.
cles, who resides in Fairmont, would
have TO testify that he asked US TO
give them editorial sanction and we
declined to do so. With the exception
Of the proposed special tax of one.third
Of cent on coal, which we thought
was wrong then and SO think still, we
were always in hearty sympathy with
all the tax reform recommendations
and now that they have become laws
andwc better understand them, we be-
lieve their enactment the wisest and
most benefcent matter OF legislation
that has been given to the people Of this
or any other State. But why does the
Leader call 1t the Dawson policy?
Governor Dawson will not object to
its being 80 called. nor would any one
else object, because It is high honor
to be connected with 1t, but properly
speaking It is the Republican policy.
Our then Governor White recon
mended the appointment Of non-par
tlsan commission to get up an i'm
proved system Of taxation, and a Re
publican Legislature authorized sucl
to be made. Governor White then ap
pointed five leading men Of the Stat
TO act on that commission and in du
time they made report. A consit
cradle number Of both Democrats an
, Republicans opposed it, but when tn
Republican State convention met
), embodied nearly the whole of It in 1t
. platform. Tie Democrats, meeting
, little later, denounced 1t, 1t then an
there ceasing TO be non.partisa
measure, but strictly Republca
one, having the Endorsement OF Go,
ernor Dawson and all his loyal TO
lowers, who rolled up majority fo
:, him Of nearly 10000, notwithstandin
all of the wealthy corporations of tn
State were arrayed against them. sa'
n ing and excepting the Standard o
:. Company, which funked near the clos
5 Of the campaign, as the Democrat
: may possibly remember.
Our friend, the editor of the Leade
|. has been right in the past, as we we
d remember, and we are indeed sorl
y that he is wrong now. 1t is too Ia
n. for him to fight the Dawson policy, (,
If II has become the Republican polit
N and It can already be seen that It
% going TO be the policy for many yea
" to come. 1t should be the policy, for
m is founded on justice and right. 1t
% in the interest Of everybody and c
II pecially OF "the hard.handed farme
10 and laborins men" for whom he h
m and should have special fondncss.
His charge that We have ''foug
III rings and cliques in the party" is tr
n. If he meant the Democratic party, f
mr. so far we have never known nor ina
ined that they existed anywhere elst
n We have been taught different