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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
COLLISION AT BETHEL
Freight Trains Meet in Rear-end
Smashup.

Two freight trains of the Central
Vermont railroad came together,
rear end, about half Il mile from
Bethel at 10. 80 o'clock Sunday morn
ing, resulting in tie-up of traffic
for several hours, the demolition of
several cars and the partial destruc-
ton of about $50 feet OF track. No
one was hurt.
The engine OF the second train
which plowed into the rear Of the
other freight, was turned over, and
four cars of the first train were
crushed and turned over and down
All embankment.
Wreck Trains from St. Adams and
White River Junction were sum-
moned to the scene Of the wreck and
the track was cleared at a late hour
that evening.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
48 Vermont Governors.

After considerable research and
expense the Vermont association OF
Boston has just placed in its rooms
in the Hotel estminster the like
neSses of 4S governors of Vermont.
The collection, which the club mem
bers have been assembling for sew
eral years, is the only complete one
in existence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
VERMONT S. S. CONVENTION
Will Be Held at Randolph October
16 and 10.

The 3Sth annual convention OF the
Vermont Sunday school association
is to be held in Randolph October
1918. The first session will be on
Tuesday evening, the 10Th, and the
convention will close Thursday even
ing, Oct. 10.
Among the speakers will be Prof.
Edward 2. St. John of the Hartford
school of religious pedagogy; w. 6.
Pierce of Chicago, the International
teacher training secretary, and some
OF the best talent in Vermont has
been engaged.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
Tommx,s poubtfuI Commitment

A teacher was instructing a class
of boys, and had spent half an hour
trying to drive into their heads the
difference between man and the
lower animals, but apparently with
little success.
Tommy" he said, coaxingly, to
a little chap, edo you know the diff
ference between, say, me and pig,
or any other brute?"
mo-" replied Tommy, innocent
ly, but another teacher standing by
laughed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ECTATE or ETIZA Nj DANA

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
Eliza NJ Dana, 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
office of f. c. Southgate in said Woodstock
on the 10th day of January next, and the
nth day of October next. from o'clock p.
m. until 4 O'Clock p, m. on zach of said days
and that six months from the 13th day of
September. AID. 1906 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 27th day OF
September, A. d. 1906.
FRED'K @. S0UTHGATE, Commits
HENRY G. CUSHING, sioneH
William Swan Dana, Admr,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
Randolph Claims the Championship.

In game to decide the base ball
championship for independent
leagues in Vermont played at Barton
Saturday afternoon Randolph won
from Barton, 2 to o. The game was
decidedly pitchers battle, Thomp-
son allowing only one hit, while
Bishop allowed only five.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
Notice to Taxpayers.

The Tax Bills for Town, Highway and
school Taxes on the 1906 Grand List OF
Woodstock, VT, have been delivered to me
for collection aud taxpayers are called upon
to pay their respective taxes within ninety
days from date (by Oct. 8, l9O6l
The deduction provided by law will bc
allowed on taxes paid during that time.
Taxes not so paid will be collected by the
Constable with costs.
will receive at my office every day and
till eight o'clock Wednesday and Saturday
evenings f. &. SOUTHGATE,
Town Treasurer.
Woodstock, Vt, July 10, 1906.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29

The w. II. S. football team has a
game with Black River Academy OF
Ludlow today. There has been some
trouble in securing a game this sea
son. Hardly school in the county
has a team, 80 the local undergradu-
ates may get the championship by
default.
Benjamin r. Taylor has returned
from Nantasket Beach,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
TAF,rSVILLE.

Miss Edith Solger, w. H. s., 'o6,
is teaching in the Curtis district.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. T. Hawley and
Master Freeman of Gardner, Mass,
and Mrs. L. w. Hawley OF Brattle-
boro was recent guests at the Taft
homestead.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29

Rev. DR.. Edmund F. Shafter of
Boston, registrar of the Episcopal
diocese of Massachusetts, died Sat-
urday in Hampton, N. H., where he
had been passing the summer. He
was 90 years old. He was Torn in
Norwich.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
Why He Worried.

A Chicago boy said to his mother:
G'm not afraid In the dark, but I
was afraid last night. 1 went to the
kitchen closet all alone in the dark
by myself, and I was awfully
afraid"
"You are foolish boy" replied
his mother, "for there is nothing in
the dark that can hurt you"
ooh, l wasn't afraid of that" an
swered the rogue; 81 was afraid !
wouldn't find any cake therep
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29

Rev. II. w. Hildreth, pastor OF
the Congregational church at Roches-
ter, has rendered his resignation to
take effect Nov. 4. Mr., Hildreth,
who has accepted call to Prospect,
Conn, has been pastor in Rochester
seven years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
Have You Got a
Morgan flare?

Any person having an old-fash-
ioned-shaped Morgan mare with the
Morgan action can hear of II pur-
chaser by writing 10 f. r. Rich
mond, Woodstock, Vt. The mare
must be free driver and not afraid
of automobiles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
Noses Out of Joint.

You needn't cry and look so sad.
love you, pussy, dear, the same
truly do-as loved you
Before this cunning kitten came,
But things are changed little now,
You know, and cause he is so small
I've got to tend the most to him
Your nose Is out OF Joint, that's all.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29

Rev. John H. Morley, president
Of Fargo college, Fargo, North Da-
kota, has accepted call to become
pastor of the First Congregational
church of Springfield aud will take
up his duties there Sunday, October
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29

Bishop Michaud of Burlington,
who was taken seriously i'll with
acute indigestion Sept. IS in ST.
Johnsbury, is steadily improving.
He, however, has cancelled all his
engagements for the present.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
Jews of Woodstock

A. Chedel of Gaysvllle was on
fair grounds Wednesday.
Mss Bessie G. Kidder returned to
Nv lesley college Friday.
Is Chapman-Fisk and Miss Dor
Fisk went to Boston Friday, ac-
panied by Miss Rebecca Wilder
G. Dana returned to Newark, N,
Friday.
s. b. Whitney was a fair-week
itor, returning to Boston Friday.
John French came up from New
TX Thursday.
Ottauquechee Chapter, OAR, will
lhset with Mrs. F. H. Gillingham on
Faesday, Oct. 2.
Ernest O. Chamberlin, who lives
on Ehe Church Hill road, has killed
no woodchucks this season, which
pretty near the record numbSS
this KIND Of game lie
lgaA Somewhat broken up Wednesday
when, as he was unarmed and on his
Wy to the fair, three woodchucks
not far from the highway gave tim a
loot as he drove along.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Reynolds Of
wing, Mass. are visiting friends in
De vicinity.
Mrs. Henry Boynton has issued
Invitations for the marriage of her
laughter, Sybil Verona, to Mr.. Wal
|er D. Parsons, on the evening OF
October 9th, at 8 o'clock,
|n st. James Episcopal church
Rev. A. H. Grant of Fulton, N. Y,
reached at st. James's church Sun
NJ morning. He was called home
aer the service by telegram an
ncing the illness of his wife, who
siisd Monday.
Norman French, j. F. Huse and
Mary Bancroft joined the Cen
Vermont excursion to New York
his week.
Simeon Fisher and daughter Of
White River Junction were at the
leir Wednesday.
DIR. O. W. Sherwin, who has been
riously i'll for some days, was re,
rted much improved today.
Frederick W. and Arthur B. Viii
a have bought the Nelson Putnam
Fm near Silver lake, Barnard, and
% the farm situated westerly of
sbe Putnam farm and on the north
ally shore of the lake. The latter
ace was formerly owned by w. F,
avis.
The Windsor Journal has the fol-
9wing notice of the death of Mrs.
a. A. Kennedy, who with her faml-
y spent much time here several
ears ago:
Mrs. Charlotte G., wife of F. A.
kennedy, died after a brief illness
her home on Buena Vista, Thurs
ny morning of this week. Her re-
nains will be taken Friday to Cam
bridge, Mass, for interment. Mr..
Kennedy was en- route from the Pa
ei6c coast at the time of her death
Ind is expected to reach Cambridge
Saturday. Mrs. Kennedy was 62
years Of age, and besides her hus-
band is survived by son, Lowell of
cambridge, and by two daughters,
Mrs. Sidney B. Snow of Palo Alto,
al, and Mrs, Laurence Billiard of
Milton, Mass.
Alfred t. Zoebisch of Bayonne,
\. j., is with his parents at the Inn.
Rev. F. @. Putnam went to Haven,
Conn, Monday for an absence of
bout ten days, and Rev. S. F. Jones
If Hanover is to preach in the Con-
yregational church Sunday.
W. W. Sawyer of Keene, N. H.,
vas called here the first of the week
~ the illness Of his mother.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
Generous Rsrnhardt.

If Sarah Bernhardts earnings
have been enormous her generosity
is great. l know that her parish
priest, when she lived in the Rue
PROXY, never appealed in vain to
her to relieve cases Of distress. She
always did SO with an ungrudging
spirit and an open hand.--London
Truth.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
POST OFFICE NOTICE

ns arrive 7.O5 a, m., 2.2S p. m,
rains leave $50 a. IN, 1880 a. M,
gsy, RulIar2d and Ludlow stages
OA. IN. and sop p. m.
w oodstock, 8. 20 p: m.
IA agR{iee ttRPS'f yhregS iea@ al am.
CLOSE-For early stages $50
Pr mails, 1000 "A, M, 800 p. M,
lrs-G. IA. m. to $50 p. m.
ddAy ~ to Up. IN.
FREDERICK CHAPMAN. z. M.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
1900 ACRES WILD LAND SOLD
International Paper Co. Buys Large
Tract at $2.75 an Acre.

Negotiations have been closed for
the sale of 1900 acres of wild land
situated in the towns of Bridgewater,
Barnard, Sherburne and Stock
bridge. The seller is Austin How
ard of Hartford and the purchaser
the Internati nal Paper Co. The
land has been numbered extensively.
The price paid is understood to be
SAYS an acre.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
Abatement Of Taxes.

The board Of Civil Authority will meet in
the Office OF the Town Treasurer October q,
1906 Mt / o'clock p, M, 10 abaie taxes
II, c. LOCKWOOD,
MASON MILLS
GEO. II. VAUGHAN
Selectmon,
Woodstock, VT, Sept. 20, 1906.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29

An excellent poem was written
for the occasion and recited by Mrs
Emma Waters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
BIRTHS.

In Hartland, Sept. 81, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert H. Kneen.
In Woodstock, Sept 20, a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Albert L. Powers
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29

Don't you remember that cold day
They left me hours and hours in bed?
And when nurse came for me at last,
your nose is out of joint" she said
"A baby's come to live with u.s."
Well, then, that's what's the matte
now.
You might have known how 1t would b.
Oh, dear, my head! Please don't meow,
Or must send you from the room.
Nice little girls don't make a noise
When their mammas give almost all
Their kisses to small red faced boys.
tell you, puss, you are too big
To sit with kit upon my knee,
And It's no worse for you to have
Yn'-r nose put out Of joint than me.
Margaret Eytinge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29

The Age and Delineator One
year for $I.55.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
LINN H. COREY,

aYsIcIAN AND SURGEON
llhce in Tracy Block, formerly occupied
~. BoyntOn.
idence 10 Court st.
Lice Hours-l-3. Is.
'hl. 22-S. or All. Townsend 6S-3
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1906-09-29
CHAMPION EVAFoRATOR.

Sap Spouts, Buckets, Covers, Cans,
Etc.
Put your camp in order before snow flies
Special Cash Discount on Mail Orders re-
celved before November LIST. Grimm's SAP
SpOuts and Covers will add % per cent tt
the income of your Sugar Camp, Send fel
Catalogue az"
q, ii. griffin, Rutland, Vt.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-14
Notice of Public Work

Public notice is hereby given that al
it's meeting, held on Monday, the %
ell of the City of Los Angeles adopte'i
an Ordinances, designated as Ordinance
No. 1894 (New Series), declaring its
provement to be made. TO wit
Section /. That 1t is the Intention of the
City Council of the City of Los Angeles
to. close up, vacate and abandon, for
alley purposes that nI, certain NY
a public alley of the City of Los Angeles,
In the block bounded by Avenue Sixty
Eagle Rock avenue, described as fol-
lows, to wit:
Beginning at the most westerly corner
of lot 4, block II of the Subdivision OF
Gus Records of Los Angeles County
thence southeasterly in a direct line to
the most southerly corner Of lot 8, said
block y; thence southwesterly In direct
line to the most easterly corner of lot D,
said block II; thence northwesterly in a
direct line to the most northerly corner
OF said lot 5; thence northeasterly in a
direct line to the point of beginning.
Sec. g.. That the exterior boundaries of
the district of land to be affected by said
work or Improvement are hereby specified
and declared to be as follows to wit:
Beginning atAthe most westerly corner
of lot 5. block II of the Subdivision of the
Town OF Garvanza, as hereinbefore men,
tloneu' tnence northeasterly IN a olrect
line to the most northerly corner of lot l.
said block II; thence southeasterly in a
direct line to the most easterly corner Of
said lot d; thence southwesterly in direct
line to the most northerly corner of lot g.
said block 12; thence southeasterly in a
direct line to the most easterly corner
of said lot 8; thence southwesterly in a
direct line TO the most southerly corner
of lot 5, said block II; thence northwest
crly in direct line to the point of be-
ginning; excepting therefrom so mun:l
of said LAM, which is now part of any
public street or alley. in said city.
Reference IS hereby made to saio
Ordinance on tle in the office of the
City Clerk of said city for further par
ticulars.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
of the City of Los Angeles.
JAMES A. ANDERSON
S-13-23 lot President.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-14
Notice of PUBLIC WORK

Public notlce is hereby given that at
its meeting held on Monday. the 9th
cay % Of of the 'S c o 20f los tae cy adopsa SG
an Ordinance designated as Ordinance
No. 13.0S1 (New series). declaring it's
intention to order the following i'm
Section l. That 1t is the intention OF
the City Council of the city OF Los An
geles to close up, vacate and abandon,
for alley purposes, ALasS, Z ssrtain
being a public alley Of the City Of Los
Angeles. In block Z OF the Martin Tract,
as per map recorded In Book 8. page 45O.
Miscellaneous Records OF Los Angeles
County. described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at the most easterly corner
Of lot 3, block q, of the Martin Tract as
per map recorded in Book 8. at page $50.
Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles
County. thence southeasterly In d.
rect line to thegmost northerly corner OF
lot 4. said. block Ct; thence. southwesterly
ner of said lot 4; thence northwesterly in
a direct lire to the most southerly cor
ner of said lot g. block e; thence north
easterly In direct line to the point OF
Sec. 2 That the exterior boundaries Of
the district OF land to be affected by said
and declared to be as follows, to wit:
Beginning at the most eastery corner
OF lot 3. block y, OF tho Martin fract, as
hereinbefore mentIoned: thence north
said lot a distance Of 10 feet to GA pc point.
thence southwesterly and parallel with
the easterly line OF said lot to a point
In the southerly line of said lot 8; thence
southeasterly and parallel with the
southerly line of Washington street S55O
feet to point; thence northeasterly and
parallel with the westerly line of lot A.
said block g, 70 point IN said southerly
line OF Washington street; thence north
westerly IN direct line to the point Of
beginningi excepting therefrom SO much
OF said land which Is now a part OF any
public street or alley, In said city
Reference Is hereby made to said
Ordinances on file IN the office OF the
City Clerk OF said city, for further par
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
OF the City OF Los Angeles.
JAMES A. ANDERSON,
S-G-15 lot President.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-14
Notice of street work

Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday the 18th day of July, A. ID.
1906, the Council of the City of Los
Angeles did, at its meeting on said
day. adopt an Ordinance of Intention.
numbered 1908 (New Series), to have
the following work done. to wit:
Section l. That the public interest and
convenience require, and that 1t is the In
tention of the City Council of the City Of
Los Angeles to order the following WORK
to be done, to wit:
That a cement sidewalk nine and one
half IJ1s) feet in width be constructed
along each side of
TEMPLE STREET.
from the ives line of Bunker EIill avenue
to the east line of Beaudry avenue lex
cepting such portions of said street be-
tween said points along which cement
or asphalt sidewalk nine and one-half (9iz)
feet In width has been constructed to the
official line and grade), said sidewalk to
be constructed in accordance with speei-
fications for constructing cement side
walks on file in the office OF the City
Clerk of sale city. said specifications be-
ing No. 40 (New Series).
Reference is hereby made to said
Ordinance of Intention for further par
ticulars.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
of the City of Los Angeles.
BY JAMES A. ANDERSON.
s-1S-1S ct President.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-14
Notice of street Work

Public notice is hereby given
that on Monday, the 18th day of July.
of Los Angeles did, at it's meeting Oh
said day. adopt an Ordinance in Inten-
tion numbered 1904 (New Series), to
have the following work done, to WIZ.
CENTER STREET,
in said city, from the north line of Turner
street to the south line of Ducommun
street, including all intersections Of
said street and intersections as are re-
CURED by law to be kept III order or re-
pair by any person or company having
railroad tracks thereon, and also except
ing such portions us nave already been
graded and graveled and accepted). be
graded and sraveled to the official Grade
tiie in the office of the City Engineer and
specifications for the construction of
graVeied streets, class A., in the City of
Los Angeles, on file in the office Of the
being No. 26 New Series).
"a. That cement curb be constructed
along each line Of The roadway Of said
Center street, from the north line of Tur-
ner street TO the south line of Ducommun
street excepting along such portions of
the line OF said roadway upon which ce-
ment or granite curb has already been
constructed to the official line and grade),
in accordance with specifications for con-
structing cement curbs, on file in the
office of the City Clerk. said speclhca-
tions being No 80 New Series).
30. That cement sidewalk five (5)
feet in width be constructed along each
side or said Center street, from the north
line of Turner street to the south line of
Ducommun street (excepting such por-
tionS of said street between said points
along which cement or asphalt sidewalk
five (5) feet In width has been constructed
to the official line and grade), said side
walk to be constructed in accordance with
specifications for constructing cement
sidewalks on file in the office OF the City
Clerk of saie city. said specifications be-
Sec. 2. The Council of said city finds
upon estimate of the City Engineer
that the total cost of said Improvement
will be greater than fifty cents per
front foot along each line of said street,
including the cost of intersections and
II is determlned In pursuance OF an
Act of the Legislature OF the State Of
California. approved February 27th.
1898. as amended by an Act OF the
Legislature amending said last named
Act. which amending Act became a law
March I'd, 1899. that bonds shall be
.proVement. Said bonds shall be serial
extending over a period of ten years,
an even proportion of the principal sum
OF which shall be payable annually on
the second day OF January OF each year
by coupon. after their dave until The
the rate OF seven CD per cent per an
mum, payable semi-annually on the
second days OF January and July OF
each and every year.
Reference Is hereby made TO said Ordi-
nance of Intention for further particu
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF the City of Los Angeles
by JAMES A. ANDERSON.
S-13-iS st President.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-14
NOTICE of PubIlc Work

Public notice is nerepy given that az
it's meeting held on Monday, the, 9TH
tSs asy City Sf J@y u LSs seS Anses ihs eS aSoped
Ordnance designated as Ordinance No
1928 New Series), declaring its In
tention to Pc oTdsG sao me 70 tSIpwhs %it
'"ses Section or i. That That It 3 the intention of
the City Council of the City Of Los An An
geles to close up, vacate and abandon
for alley purposes ALhEY. Ssr'a"
being a public alley of the City Of Los
Ansees IN the block beqnasd sfTest
street and Hawthorne street. described
as follows. to wit:
Beginning at. the most westerly corner
of lot 322 of the Alexandra WE'LL Tract,
as per map recorded IN Book 26, at pages
IS and Sc. Mlscelaneous Records OF Los
Angeles County: thence northeasterly In
OF lot S13. said tract; thence northwest
erly in a direct line to the most sterly
corner of lot SO2 said tract; thence
sSuhry CORNER a Of rSs U @ 2e 50 ssd ps
thence southeasterly In a direct line to
the point OF beginning.
of 'tR the district Of land to o be be affected By
said work or Improvement are hereby
specified and declared to be as follows, to
Beginning at the most southerly corner
Of lot 1922 of the Alexandra WE'LL Tract,
as per map recorded In Book 20. at pages
So and Sc. miscellaneous Records OF Los
Angeles County; thence northeasterly in
81 dec t s ns sad q rSc hs mVi Seses no6Sc
erly I'm a direct line 10 the most northerly
corner of lot SO2 snld tract: thence south.
westerly IL arna, direct line. to tie most
thence southeasterly IN a direct line to
the point of beginning; excepting there
from so much OF said land which Is now
part OF any public street or alley in
said city
Referenc Is hereby made TO said
Ordinance, on file In the office OF ths
City Clerk OF said city, for further par
ticulars.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
OF the City OF Los Angeles
JANIS A. ANDERScl