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

Did you eat turkey this year? If
not, why not?
1t is estimated that not one-half
the turkeys were eaten in Vermont
this Thanksgiving that should have
been, simply for the inability to
supply the demand, says the Rut-
land News.
To the enterprising farmer this
will suggest forceibly the wisdom
of largely increasing his flock in the
future.
One farmer realized over $40
from the sale of meat of ten turkeys
this season. A pratty good price.
1t pays to raise that grade Of birds.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

Now that the dismal tragedy at
Windsor has been enacted, let every
Vermonter resolve that the state
will never again take human life by
judicial process. Make the repeal
of capital punishment an issue in
every town henceforward. Ludlow
Tribune.
This seems to be the only way to
bring about change in the law.
The last Legislature had an excellent
opportunity to settle the question
once for all and The Age belives
that it would have had the grateful
support of the people of the state in
the abolition Of the death penalty.
But there were too many timid mem
bers who hesitated at opposing this
grim old statute, inactive of late ex-
cept in the case of women, and the
Windsor tragedy was thus made
possible. The voters of the individ-
ual towns must now take hold and
instruct their representatives, with
out any uncertainty as to how they
stand on the question Of capital
punishment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
CHURCH SERVICES.

Christian--Rev. c. A. MacDaniel
pastor. Morning service at 1890,
with sermon. Sunday school at IL
o'clock. Junior e. E. at S o'clock,
and Y. P S, c. E. at 7 o'clock.
Mid-week service Tuesday evening,
.7.3o. Welco me to all.
Universalist-Kev, H. L. CanAeld,
pastor. Morning service at 1890
Sunday School at 1850. Y. P. c.
U. Tuesday evening at 7.3o o'clock.
Congregational-Rev. F. Z. Put
nam, pastor. Morning service at
go, Sunday school at 1850, YES
per service at S. Tuesday evening,
prayer meeting at 1880.
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. Joseph
Hamilton, pastor. Morning SER
vice at 1890; II.45 o'clock, Sunday
school 6.3op p. m, Epworth League
evening service, 7p. m. Tuesday,
mid-week service 700 p. M.
Catholic KEY. l.. y. Drouhin,
pastor. Mass at II M; evening
service at 7.3o.
Services will be held the fourth
Sunday Of each month at Village
hall, Quechee, at 9 o'clock, and al
Barnard, at the town hall, on the
second Sunday of each month at 8
O'Clock
St. James-First Sunday OF each
month Holy Communion and ser.
mon at 1890. Evening Prayer and
address at 500. All other Sundays
Holy communion at 80 a. M, morn.
ing Prayer, Litany and sermon al
10 80, Evening Prayer and address
at (. c. H. Wells, rector.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
SAMUEL PAUL.

A long life closed in the death Of
Samuel Paul Thursday, Dec. IA. He
was one Of the oldest residents of this
neighborhood, where he had so long
made his home, happy in his declin-
ing years and respected by every
one.
Mr. Paul was born in Windsor and
was the last of six brothers-Hum-
phrey, Of Burlington, where he held
the Office of sheriff for some years;
George, who died in Roxbury, Mass;
DR.. John Paul, who was secretary of
the Ottawa Academy of Natural Sci
ence, Of Ottawa, ILL.,; Ira, and James.
Their homes were far apart and but
one or two returned to find a final
resting place in their native state.
Mr.. Paul passed his earlier years in
tho West, studying medicine with
ms brother John, and was a practIc-
ing physician in Bryan, Ohio, when
in 1919, he made the overland trip
to California. He was taken i'll soon
after his arrival there, however, and
he returned east as soon as he was
able to travel again.
. While lying i'll in Sacramento his
brother James, a sailor, died on a
fever ship in the harbor there, but
Mr.. Paul did not learn of this until
some time afterwards. AT the time
he left for California he was Royal
Arch Mason and a member Of Supe-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
May Erect Brigham Young MOnu-
ment.

The action Of the Mormons in
erecting a monument half way be-
tween Royalton and Sharon, to mark
the birthplace Of Joseph Smith, re-
wives the report of some time ago,
that the Mormon Church had practi-
cally decided to honor the memory
of the late Brigham Young by erect
ing near his old birthplace in Whit
ingham, a costly monument. some
thing after the design OF the one now
being set up to the Apostle Smith.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
TRADING IN FLORENCE.
Il Is Hard to Tell Who Wins, the
Buyer or the Seller.

Buyer or the Seller.
A man observing hat marked 10
francs thus reasoned to himself:
"The price is marked IL francs.
That means 10. The shopman will
offer it for 8. 1t is not worth more
than 6. / don't want to give more
than 4, so I'll offer him O."
This suggests the principles upon
which trade is carried on. The fol-
lowing is an illustration Of the proc
ess:
Buyer-What's the price of that
hatP
Seller-Twelve francs, sir.
B. Tin a tone of astonishment) -
Twelve francs? Heavens, what a
pricel
SITS not dear, sir. You
couldn't get it as cheap anywhere
else in town.
B.-Nonsensel What's the lowest
price You'll take for it?
Swell, as it's you I'll sell it for
IL.
B.-Per Baccol Why, it's not
worth half that.
Swell, what will you give for
it2
b. won't give centime over 8
francs, (This very decidedly, as il
he really meant it.
Six francsl Why, it cost me
more than that.
B.-Go along! (Tries on the hat
which is very becoming, and contin-
ues in a ycoaxing tone); Come, now,
let's finish this affair. Name your
price.
Swell, take it for 10 (seizing il
as though everything was settled
and hurriedly wrapping 1t up).
B.-Stop, stop! Pm not going to
give that price. makes for the door
as though he also thought the affair
ended
Stop, sir! Tell me now frank.
ly the highest price you will give
(This in an encouraging tone, with
head on one side and sweet smile,
B.-Come, I'll give you 7. Makes
show of pulling out pocketbook
with the air Of having made a hand
some offer that would be snapped
S. (now beginning to get excited
This is more than I can bearl w
will talk no more about it'll
B. (Seeing too much decision il
shopman's manner) We'll, come
now. How much will you take? Fl
give you 8. Therel
$40, no, mol l won't sacrifice
the hatl
This is the moment for the buyel
to rush from the shop, sometimes
even getting to the corner Of tn,
street, when the excited seller vii
dash after him, imploring him t
come back again and take it for GA
Then work begins in earnest, anC
they rise and fall alternately by hal
francs and sometimes fight over thu
last two sous. When the bargain i
completed amid torrent of word
and wild gestures the conquero
(Which is the conqueror2) goes OF
with his hat as proud as the victo
J Of q score of battles to admirint
friends, who turn it oyer and peer a
it and examine 1t critically, praisinl
him for his shrewdness In making
such bargain.--London Mail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
Pages Big Calendar.

Carroll S. Page sends out calen.
dar this year that dims all former re.
minders Of this kind. 1t is large
one, plain figures, pleasing in de-
sign, and will show up like a
searchlight on the wall of office,
store or house.
1t is twelve sheet calendar 2Ix2o
inches. The top half OF each alter
nate sheet contains half tone plates
of Mr.. Pages hide houses, receiving,
grading and packing rooms, etc.
Until the supply is exhausted, copies
will be sent to any address on receipt
Of ten cents to pay in part the ex-
pense.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
Al Least a Help.

"Uncle David" was an Oldtown
character, some Of whose sayings
have been put into black and white
by Mr.. Norton in his "sketches" Of
that vicinity. David used to run
RATS of lumber down the Penobscot
and was wont to boast that he sal
ways sold to one man, and when he
didn't sell to him he sold to some
body else"
One day Uncle David was stand
ing on the river bank when a stern
wheel steamboat passed. He gazed
long and thoughtfully at the vessel
and then, turning to q bystander,
said in a tone Of deep conviction;
"That wheel is great sarvice to
that boat"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
SOUTH poMFRET.

Frank d. Paul returned to Lowell,
Mass, Monday.
The following officers were elected
at the Grange meeting Saturday ev-
ening: Master, w. H. Wheeler; over
seer, j. B. Gibson lecturer, Mrs. H.
Fl. Totman;. chaplain, Max Boynton;
steward, G.. F. Greene; A. S., Hal
Jillson; L. A. s., Mrs. Herman jill
son; G. K, 9. j. Markham; secretary,
Mrs. ]. B. Gibson; ceres, Clytie Luz
cas-; pomona, Laura Perkins; fora,
Mrs. G. f. Greene; treasurer, FL
bridge Perry.
The funeral of Samuel Paul was
held at the house Sunday at ] o'clock,
Rev. 9. A. Mcdaniel officiating. The
service was largely attended, Judge
@. II, Markham, an old friend of the
family, and many others from near
by towns attending. The interment
was at Riverside cemetery in Wood
stock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
Tunbridge Men Arrested.

On complaint of E. D. Barnes, a
search warrant was issued and placed
in the hands of Deputy Sheriff B. H.
Adams, Jr., who searched the premi-
SEES of A. NJ. and John w. Morrison,
of Tunbridge, on Saturday, whore
goods were found and identified as
the property Of Miss Ellen NJ. An
drus. Both the goods and the Messrs.
Morrison were taken, and the men
we're brought before Justice John M.
Comstock.
The hearing was continued until
today.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
He TALKED ABOUT GRANT.
But There Was One Incident Of Which
He Never Told.

He Never Told.
When Captain U. S. Grant was
selling goods in southwestern Wis
consin the year before the war he
disposed of bill to a shoemaker at
Spring Green, Grant county. 1t de-
veloped that the shoemaker was a
much better buyer than payer.
Grant made numerous attempts to
collect the bill, but without avail, in
spite of the fact that he was known
as a remarkably good collector.
After the seller of leather had be-
come famous as the head of the ar
nv and was winning great battles
the Spring Green shoemaker had a
good deal to say about his personal
acquaintance with General Grant.
The shoemaker had son who was
lacking in wit. One evening when
half dozen patrons were in the
shop the old man told interesting
stories about Grants visits and
chats in his place, much to the de-
light of his hearers. The boy was
also an attentive listener.
Mrs. Shoemaker called her hus-
band to the house. During his abb
sence the SON took his fathers place
as a talker about the great general.
"You bet pop'll never forget Cap
tain Grant" remarked the lad, who
said no more until one Of the visit
oEs asked why.
"Pop wouldn't pay Captain Grant
for some luther pop bought. I'll bet
he asst pop more'n a hundred times to
pay for that luther, and pop just
told him he didn't hef ter. One day
after the captain had asst pop real
hard for the money pop said he
would never pay it. Then Captain
Grant went right out Of the shop
and hitched his team, Jest before
he got into his wagon he called poI
out, and he said, so you won't pay
that bill?' No, / won't And poI
started back to the shop. Quicker'r
you could say Jack Robinson Cap:
tain Grant came up behind pop an6
gave him four of the hardest kicks
ever seen man git, and then he got
into his wagon and druv away.
notis pop don't tell you about thai
when he gifts ter tallin' about
Grant" Chicago Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
undorhanded Methods,

"George," sharply demanded Mrs.
Ferguson, "what was it you cut out
Of this paper ?"
ut was this, Laura" responded
Mr., Ferguson, promptly producing
the clipping from his vest pocket
and handing it over.
1t was an article on the wasteful-
ness and extravaganza of house
wives, and he knew, the designing
wretch, that in no other way could
he have succeeded in bringing it to
Mrs, Ferguson's attention. Chicago
Tribune,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
The Proper Food For Poultry

Opinions differ widely as to what is
the proper grain ration for poultry. AL
most every poultryman has his own
ideas on the subject; but no matter
what is used, It is universally conceded
that some meat or animal food should
be given In connection Herewith. What
O. S. Carr Of Bogue, Mass, thinks on
the subject is expressed in the follow
lng letter from him: II think Pages
Perfected Poultry Food ought to be
kept by the hens all of the time in the
winter with other foods, such as crack
ed corn, oats and wheat"
Any one sending his address on a
postal card to @. s. Page, Hyde Park,
vt, and mentioning this paper, will re-
csiye by mail, free, postpaid, sample
package Of "Page's Perfected Poultry
Food
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
knew Her Grammar.

The judges little daughter, al
though she had talked several times
through the telephone to her father,
had never gone through the formali-
ties necessary in calling him up. The
6rst time she tried it she took the
receiver off the hook, as she had
seen others do, placed her lips to the
transmitter and said:
"Hellol want to talk to papa"
Number, pleasep" said "central."
singular" she answered, surpris-
ed at the question, but proud that
she knew something of the rudi-
ments of grammar.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
lar /.
Not Such an Easy Matter.

"These shoes will be all right"
said the salesman, "after you have
got them broken in" The young
man, who had been hesitating be-
tween that pair and one size lar
ger, took the salesman's word for it
and purchased the shoes. A week
later he came back to the store with
perceptible limp.
81 wish you'd stretch these Shoes"
he said. "They hurt my feet terri
bly,"
Haven't you got them broken in
yet ?" asked the salesman.
ooh, yes" said the young man.
"The trouble is that ] can't get my
feet broken in"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
How PenduIums Beqan to swina

Various dates have been given to
the invention of the pendulum
clock, which superseded the old time
water clocks, but the story goes that
Galilei, who lived from 1864 to
l642, when standing one day in the
Metropolitan church of Pisa noticed
a lamp which was hanging from the
ceiling and which, having been
moved by accident, continued for
some time to swing backward and
forward with some regularity. No
ticing the path to and fro Of its
movements, Galilei was induced to
think out the method, which is at
once so simple and so certain, by
which we can now measure time by
means Of the combination Of wheels
and pendulum,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
5000 for For Skin.

The skin of silver gray fox, val
ued at 5000 was exhibited in Burl-
ington last week Friday by g. j.
Kew of Waitsfeld, who came to
Burlington to sell it, if possible.
Owing to the fact that the skin is SO
rare the local furriers had little use
for it and Mr.. Kew expects to take
it to larger center.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
A Foe Of Eauda.

Stranger-You say that man has
killed forty peoplep
Mountaineer - Yes, in a feud.
Feuds is bad things, and we don't
want no more of them in these ERE
parts.
Stranger-But that man is going
right along attending to his bust
ness as if nothing occurred, Why
don't you arrest him2
Mountaineer-Arrest himl Gee
Willigan, stranger, that 'ud start
another feud, and l just told ye we
don't want no more feuds,-New
York Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
MARYLAND.

Henry Buchanan of Pomfret has
bought George Merrill's colt,
"Marion."
There are an unusual number OF
cases of measles in town, Millard
and Olive White, Herbert Walker
and Julia Chase being on the list.
A very successful chicken pie sup
per and sale was given by the Con
gregational church ladies last week
Friday evening, which netted $42.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
Woman Butter Maker.

Miss Hannah Halonen Of Wards
boro is believed to be the only wo-
man creamery butter maker and
manager in New England.
She is a native of Finland, having
been for the past three years with
the Wardsboro creamery which has
a capacity of 300 pounds of butter
per month, and, under her manage
ment has won good reputation for
excellence of It's praduct.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

''Now and then a political rumble
is heard in Windsor county; says
the Rutland Herald, according to
custom, the upper end, or Hartford
probate district, will have two sena-
tors next year. 1t is pretty well
settled that Fred L. Davis, a wide
awake Pomfret farmer, will get one
without a doubt, a possible rival
having disappeared by the an
nouncement of George Aitken of
Woodstock that he would not run.
For the other place, DR.. R. M.
Chase of Bethel has strong support,
though DIR. 0. W. Daley of White
River Junction is likely to try his
chances. For the south-end senator
ship, we have heard Max Evarts Of
Windsor, son of late Hon. VIM. M.
Evarts, mentioned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
Rsnl Mu,nular chrIntlanItY,

A preacher was the other day de-
scribfng true muscular Christianity
and gave an instance Of the meaning
Of the phrase:
'T once had in my Sunday school
glass a young urchin from a poor
neighborhood. He was a bright lad,
doing his best at all times. One aft
ernoon / said to him:
"Billy, don't you think you could
induce one or two boys to come to
Sunday Schoolp'
"I could bring one,' Billy an
swered, but all the other tellers In
our alley kin lick meP"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
Meeting Of State Forestry AssOOi-
alton.

The annual meeting of the Yer
mont State Fore stry Association will
be held in Burlington Wednesday,
Jan. "a. At least two speakers of
prominence from outside the state,
will attend. Full arrangements will
be made later.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

Sweeney Bros, Montpelier gran.
tie dealers, have secured the con-
tract to cut the monument to be
erected over the grave OF Gen. Max
imo Gomez, the celebrated Cuban
general. The monument will be rs
feet high, and will be all polished
work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

Gov. and Mrs. C. ]. Bell and dau-
ghters, Jennie and Adine, have gone
to their home in Walden, where the
Governor expects to remain until the
annual meeting OF the Vermont State
Dairymen,s Association in Burling-
ton, early in January.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

For sending his now famous pos
tai card through the mails, addressed
to "H. II. Peck, Official Man Butch
er, Windsor, W.T." Robert L. Green,
professor of chemistry, at Notre
Dame University, indianapolis, Ind,
was fined $40 and costs upon a plea
of guilty in the United States Dis
trict Court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

GLOW long hev you been a print
err" inquired gaRder-necked young
native who had percolated into the
composing room Of the Polkville, Ark.
Weekly Clarion. "Been setting type
for 81 years" replied the veteran. =
Heck" was the amazed comment.
"And ye amt got it all set yit, nei-
Their. Puck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
Reason For His Joy.

A.-The decision has gone against
me. I've got to pay Miss Weber e.
900 for breach of promise OF mar
riage.
B.-My dear fellow, am delight
ed. (Shakes hands warmly.)
A.-What, you are delightedP
B.-Yes. Excuse me, but it is
impossible for me to hide my feel
ings. Pm engaged to her, you know.
London Tit-Bits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
Woodstock. VT, Dec. 20, 1905

Senator Proctor is not going to re-
tire now, and doesn't say when he
will give up his seat in a letter issued
in correction Of premature an
nouncement that he was about to re-
sign. His letter concludes
"When I retire ] shall not support
the candidacy Of anyone as my sue
cessor / shall not attempt, directly
or indirectly, to influence the action
Of the State in this regard, and shall
not interfere, or attempt to interfere,
in any way, between those who may
aspire to succeed me. In fairness tC
them and to the State, if at any time
| decide to withdraw from public ser.
vice before the end Of my term,
shall give abundant notice of that
purpose direct to the people OF Yer.
mont
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
poultry food Aaents Wanted.

Agents wanted everywhere to sell
Pages Perfected Poultry Food. If 1t
is not for sale in your village, write the
manufacturer, O. s. Page, Hyde Park,
VT, for terms to agents. Agents take
no risk, as the food is guaranteed to
give entire satisfaction In every case,
and any not sold may be returned. 1t
is an article Of genuine merit, and can
be consclentiously commended to poul-
trymen.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

The next meeting of the state
board Of pharmacy will be held at
the state house, Montpelier, Tuesday
morning, January 2, 1906, at lo
o'clock. Applications for examin-
alton must be made to s. G. Bell
rose, secretary, Burlington, Vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
Rrokan and Mended.

On swept the little red automobile
that was built for two.
"You-you seem so quiet" whls-
pered the beautiful girl anxiously.
'Is there anything about this ma
chine that is broken?"
eyes," Missed the tall man at her
side bitterly. "My heart"
Feeling remorseful at having jilt-
ed him SO cruelty, the beautiful girl
leaned over and added:
"Cheer up, George! If your heart
is really broken we can stop at re-
pair shop"
"Nonsensel What kind of a re-
pair shop could mend a broken
heart"
"Why, the parsonage, Georgel"
Twenty minutes later the repair
shop" was reached.-Chicag News,
The budget for the Turkish Suit
ans harem amounts to $15,000T00C
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF REBEOCA A. ABBOTT.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Hartford Commissioners to re.
ceive, examine and adjust all claims and
demands of all persons against the estate of
Rebecca A. Abbott, late of Woodstock, in
said District, deceased, and all claims exhib-
tied in offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purposes aforesaid at
e. A. Spears store In said Woodstock on
the 10th day of January next. and the
18th day of June next, from o'clock p. m.
until o'clock p. m. on each of said days,
and that six months from the 18th day of
December, A. D. 1905, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present
their claims to us for examination and al
lowance.
Dated at Woodstock, VT, this 18th day of
December, A. d. 1905.
CHAS. w. COX. Commits
ERNEST A. SPEAR sioners
p. Thomas KiddeF, Admir-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23

The japanese lamp chimney facto-
ry in Swatow is doing a good BUSH
ness, and is working a constantly in
creasing force of men. 1t is turning
ont cheap product, which answers
the demands Of the Chinese market.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1905-12-23
| Had Stone In the Bladder.

and my kidneys were affected. None oil
of the means taken for relief produced any
lasting benefit until began the use oil
DR.. David KennedY's Favorite Remedy,
of Rondout, N. Y. The pain ceased-the
calculus or stone having been dissolved
by the medicine, am ready to testify
that my recovery was due to DR., David
KennedY's Favorlte Remedy p, d. w,
Parsons, Rochester.