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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-30
Now Watch Your Enns

1T is usually possible" said a chick
en- farmer, ito tell from an eggs looks
whether it will hatch out a rooster or
a hen. The egg that will hatch out a
hen is smooth at both ends. The one
hat will give rooster is wrinkled at
the point Sometimes this rule fails.
but generally it holds good"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-30
RELIC OF THE CONSTITUTIONS
Parachute Used to Accelerate speed
of Famous Ship.

About the only relic of the frigats
Constitution at the Charleston navy
yard. not even excepting the historic
hulk, which is now known as the
famous ship, is a. huge parachute COM
posed of wooden handle, eight feet
in length and two inches in diameter.
from the top of which projects, like
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-30
Tough on the Pos

"A feklng correspondent says: 1T
is no uncommon sight to see f2 or
- enormous fat pigs with their legs
tied huddled close together having a
i.de IN a Chinese cart with some
sight of light cargo on top Of them,
and man sitting on the cargo.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-30
sALLooNINe ON SMALL SCALE
Amusement Device Gives Patrons a
Swing Through the Air.

An amusement feature devised by a
New York city inventor verges on the
sensational. It il called a round
about"
In the center is tower, probably
$50 feet high Supported at the top
of the tower Is a frame consisting of
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-30

the ribs of an umbrella, an iron frame
work which has sliding and spread
ing action on the handle similar to
that of the common rain shedder.
This device, it Is said, on an at
tached card is the contrivance which
was utilized by the Constitutions off,
GERS on July IL, 1872, off the coast of
New Jersey to accelerate the speed
OF the rather slow old sailer as she
was being chased by the vessels of .
British squadron.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-30
For Tmeshine Corn.

The noreg is machine used by
the modern Egyptians for threshing
corn.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

duels in turf history. Inch by inch the
little mare gained on the big geldine. and
at the wire she had him safe by half his
length in Z:Ol4, tne iastests mile ever paced
glowing words of the work Of lang. the
driver Of Ecstatic. They say: "Ecstatic
has been trained for and driven In all her
races By Frank Lang of Barton. VT. who
deserves a great deal OF credit. for when
the mare first appeared in public she was
notional, and 1t was freely predicted that
her speed could never be used to advan-
tage. To-day she Is as nice a hammered a
horse as goes to the races. At speed her
gait is perfect and she wears only two
pairs Of the lightest of boots"
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
VIcINITYSITEMs.
Cleaned from Towns in QE Territory,
of Interest to All Readers.
Barton Horse with Worlds Resara

Barton Horse with Worlds ReeaFh.
Ecstatic, Bsrton's favorite PAGER an9fat
present New England's favorite and queen
Of the turf, made a new worlds record OF
a mare in a race Friday. She defeated her
rival, Angus Pointer, of New Hampshire,
in 2:Oll, the fastest mile ever paced by .
mare in race. The Boston Globe says OF
thg second heat: "They we're away on even
terms the next trip, and raced side by side
the entire mile. The middle half they
covered In SO seconds, reaching the three
quarter limit in 1:294. Then they had TO
face stin wind and the clip slackened,
but the battle became more desperate
DoTn the stretch the Vermont and New
Hampshire representatives came with no
apparent advantage and the crowd was on
It's feet, breethless with the knowledge
that II was witnessing one of the grandest
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
SINGLE COPIES, 5 CENTS

with such force as to break her leg. She
had rented tenement OF Skinner & Brown
which she was to occupy with the purpose
OF keeping boarders, but the goods were
moved back and Mrs. Preston taken home.
There was large gathering at the pleas
ant home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clough on
Tuesday last. The grounds were tastefully
decorated by our Worthy Lecturer, Mrs.
Clough, and Illuminated with Chinese
with red, white and blue. There were over
two hundred in attendance. All enjoyed
pleasant time.
The Book and Thimble Club held their
first meeting Wednesday afternoon in
French's grove, where basket picnic was
enjoyed by members and INVITED guests.
About fifty were present.. Members
responded to roll call with "Vacation
Echoes" Miss GILES read from Thoreau's
"Walden" and the remainder OF the after
noon was spent in renewing old acquaint
ances.
The Methodist Sunday school will have
basket picnic in the grove of c. D.French
of this village next Saturday, Sept.S, at 10
O'Clock a. m. if the weather is suitable. III
cold or rainy the meeting will be held In
the vestry of the church. Committees on
literary program. games and refreshments
have been appointed and good time. may
be expected. Everybody come and bring
your children.
For the first time Barton Landing ialto
have polling place of her own, thus CIV
ing many chance to vote who have here
tofore been unable to go to Barton. c.
Skinner OF this place, senator from Orleans
county in 1904 was the father of the bill
that later became law giving this village
and many others the chance to have their
own polling place in this election and
| future elections. This means larger vote
| from this end of the town than ever be-
| fore. The voters of Barton Landing should
| be proud of the fact that one of her own
number was the father of this law and in
response turn out big vote. There seems
| to be little excitement over local politics
as j.. G. Turnbull, the republican candi-
| date for representative, is practically as
| sured of the election as is every republican
candidate in this town, although it Is
| stated that the democratic candidate, e. II.
Lothrop, will pull 1arger vote than the
| democratic candidate usually pulls.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
air Notes.
This is sherbrooke Fair week.

This is Sherbrooke Fair week.
Everything points to big event here.
Prepare Tor the finest fair the association
ever held.
Read the premium list and fair adver-
tisement on other pages of this paper.
The only good thing the management Of
the Orleans County Fair have ordered end
have not been promised is good weathei
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
Methodist Church Notes.

Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 1880
O'Clock.
Epworth League Tuesday evening at
1880. Subject. Testimony and Con1ec-
sion;n leader, Mrs. w. R. Aldricn
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Soc :
ETY. will meet al the Parsonage Tuesday at
O'Clock. Contributors will be received
at this time for the Butler Memorial Hos
pital
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

FoR SALE.-The Overlook cottage ana
furnishings at Crystal Lake Grove, now oc-
cunied and formerly owned by f. M. Kim
hall Also twelve acres of land with BOO feet
YorynlrIv cwned by Mr.. Kimball. Will sell
eli todether or any part. This property
sffords three of the most desirable cottage
lois on Rhe lake. Now Is your time to ouy
ss lots are limited and prices advancing
every wear. Geo. II. Davis, Barton o4CI
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
81. Paufs Church Notes.

Sermon on blasphemy next Sunday.
Next Sunday Mass at ten. Monthly col
lection for the debt of the church.
At2 O'Clock prayer meeting at East Al
bany and at O'Clock French sermon in
Barton.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
Methodist Church Notes.

The Sunday school will hold picnic in
the Churchill grove next Saturday at 10
O'Clock.
The attendance at the Sunday school
yesterday wass94, it being AZ more than on
the corresponding Sunday last year.
The following people attended camp
meeting at Lyndonville last week: Thef
pastor and family, David Drake, Mrs. A.
E. Going and family, w. @. Twombly
Aaron Wiley.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
LOCAL ADVERTISING.

Advertisements will be inserted under this
head At tioo cents per word for hrst Insertion
and one cent per word thereafter. Cash must
accompany the order. No advertisement Wil !
- fnserfsd for Tess than tBeutu-fue cents.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

X FARM FOR SALE-l want every man IN
nrIeanA or northern Caledonia county, who
intends to buy or sell farm residence,
husiness block, store or timber land within
the next three months to see me at the Or
leans County Fair and talk the matter over
and get one OF my farm catalogues. Coloy
s,. siS Isard 49, 2orton 36-37
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
ALBANY.

Mrs Orrol Cowles has returned home.
Mr.. UIrich is staying at D. L. McGuire's.
Mrs. Nichols has returned to her home
In Manchester, N H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Mcclure have re-
turned TO their home in Barton.
Mrs. Fred Newton and Stephen are In
Greens boro where Mr.. Newton Is working.
Mrs. Wilson, son and daughter and Miss
Rosa Cheney have returned to chicago.
Mr., and Mrs. B. o. Aiken and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben. Aiken were in Newport last
Thursday.
Mrs. Lydia Johnson, who has been help
ing care for her father has returned TO
Hardwick.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii FindIay of Gothen-
burg, Neb, visited at Charles Smiths last
Wednesday.
/ coaINUED ON FoUBTH PAeE.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

will sell at public auction sale 90 sat
urday, September s, at o'clock p. m. the
farm occupied by w. ID. Card situated on
the Newport road one half mile from Bar
ton Landing, together with all the per-
sonal property. NJ. M. Taplip. 30 lWk
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

FOR SALE.-A steel boat 16 feet long with
three pairs of oars, paddle, rudder ana eX-
ira row locks. New last season., Apply
to TO- Fred NJ Kimbali, ''Tne Overlook" )" Cry
stal Lake Grove. oo-u
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

Congregational Church Notes.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Soci-
ETY. will meet with Mrs. Geo. E. King
Tues day afternoon, Sept. A.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
SOUTH BARTON.

Chauncy Drown is visiting In Montpe-
Iier and Littleton.
School commenced here last week with
the same teacher, Miss Bliss. - So
Mr.. and Mrs. P. 81. Duke& e&scentiy visit
ed [. Fl. Gordon in Lyndonvllle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul R. jerks, who have
been staying at A. w. Varney's have re-
turned to their home in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs. Julia Moore and daughter Pearl
who have been visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Aaron Drown, have returned to their
home in Littleton, N. II.
The Willoughbys Wood and Lumber
company ball team scored g victory over
the Sheffield team in well played game
on both sides by a score of 9 to Saturday.
Drown and Duke were the battery for the
Lumber company and Roberts and Holt
ham for Sheffield. The same team will
play the PiIIsbury & Baldwin on the same
grounds at o'clock p. IN. Tuesday ,Septem-
Der IL.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

For sALE-3O nice pigs at Barton. Town
Farm. 36tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

For SALE CHEAP-Business horse,
weight 100 lbs. +. W. Aldrich, Brown
ington Ctr. 5ou
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

Until further notice my office VIII De
closed every Saturday. ). A. Pearson'
Dentist, Barton. 10 y
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

First-class organ to rent. II. G. Gay.
34tf'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
w4NTsD.

WANTED-At once. Experienced table
girl Hotel Barton, Barton, VT. f33sf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

For SALE -Four wood stoves, some
rockers and other chairs, dishes, cham per
sets, spring beds and various other articles.
INQUIRE of ). ID. Stones Barton. o4u
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
Congregational Church Notes.

Congregational church Notes.
Week day service on Friday evening at
80.
The Woman's Missionary Society wifi
meet at the parsonage on Tuesday after.
noon at three O'Clock. 1t is hoped there
will be large attendance. -
xsxs
The regular evening service has agKin
been taken up. A cordial invitation Is
extended to the public to both morning
and evening services. Song service next
Sunday evening. :
The Sunday evening service of song,
which was dispensed with during the
months of July and August, will again be
taken up. The first meeting for rehearsal
will be on Tuesday evening at eie ht o'clock
in the church. Let there be an enthusiastic
gathering. A most hearty invitation is
extended to all who wish to take up the
work.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

WANTED.-An experienced ironer. Al
ply at the Barton steam laundry. 3oti
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

viii nav cash for old iron. j. w. Murk-
land, BartonS VT. oooo
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

WANTED-Job teaming of sail kinds.
". f. Phone. Frank Cbandler. 3oi
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

-RtTBBFR STAMPS of all kinds. Apply 70
L. P. Currier, MONITOR office, bartohi s.t ~
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03
FOR SALE.

FURNISHED Room TO RENT.-Inquire at
3 \, " - st. Barton. 30
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1906-09-03

Have you told the hotel proprietors of
that spare room or two you will have dur
ing fair? II not do SO at once. They are
looking for the room. -
Barton Fair would not be complete to
without Aunt Abbie's delicious candy.
She will arrive Sept. s, and have every
thing in readiness for one of the largest
displays of sweets that they have ever
shown. and it is the only place to buy the
pure article. Give Aunt Abbie call and
bring all your friends.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
Ag ain, Why Not?

Why not consider those new enter
prises suggested in these columns two
weeks ago?
Why not make Scotland Neck lively
like Rocky Mount, Wilson, Tarboro,
Wash ington and Greenville?
Why not put aside some OF the
lethargy which has seized upon some
of the people here and wake up, sure
enough?
Why not hustle around and estab-
lish some wood working mandatory
which will give employment to men,
Why not consider all these things
and decide upon two Or three things
and 60 at them with will and energy
that will bring things to pass?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
We Stole This, Mr.. Merchant.

Drink and the gang drinks with you.
swear off and you go 1t alone, for the
bar-room bum who drinks your rum
has a quenchless thirst Of his own.
Feast and your friends are many, fast
and they cut you cold. They'd not
get mad if you treat them bad If their
stomachs have all they can hold.
Steal if you can, get million, for then
you can furnish bail 1t is the great
big thief who gets out on leave while
the little ones go to Jail. Advertise
and the dollars will come, cult and
they fail to arrive, for how are men
who have money to spend to know
YOU are still alive?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
A Most Enjoyable Tea.

On last Wednesday evening Miss
Lena Cuthrel!, of Enfield, gave a
most ENJOYABLE tea in bonor Of aiisst s
Hattie and Annie B. Arrington's CON-
pany, Misses Pauline Tilery, Of Scot
land Neck, Helen Pope, Of Weldon,
and Ruth Pope, OF Cory, Pa. The
young men who were present were
Mess. Sam Hunt, Wade Benton, Fer
die Whitaker, Lloyd Matthews, DR.,
Highsmith, w. I. Ransome, Louis
Cuthrell, Charlie Shields end Hugh
Johnson, of Scotland Neck. The cup
per was most delightful one and was
thoroughly enjoyed by all. Miss Cuth-
rell is noted for her hospitality and it
WAS proved to all Wednesday night.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
Who Knows?

Who knows who has been saying
that Scotland Neck is not as up-to-date
as formerly?
Who knows how to make some peo-
pie lay aside prejudice and join hands
with others for some new enterprises?
Who knows how long it will be be-
fore Scotland Neck will be brighter
and more progressive than it ever has
been?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
Good WORDS Tor Scotland Neck.

In private letter to the editor Of
The COMMONWEALTH, Mr.. NJ. d. Hart
Of Richmond, we'll known to many
people of Scotland Neck, says that dur.
ing the last six years he has travelled
over a good many States. He has
stopped in many towns, and in passing
Judgment on them he has always
placed Scotland Neck in the front rank
every time for everything good.
Mr.. Hart spent considerable time in
Scotland Neck and knows many OF the
people here. 1t is quite a pleasure to
record in these columns his good opin-
ions OF the town.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09

Mr.. J. G. Mills MOVED. MIR. J. G.
Mills has moved from Church street to
the residence Of Mrs. Robe Shields on
Main street In GAINESVILLE.
A COLoRED MAN 107 YEARS OLD
Mr.. r. III. Hardy told at Halifax Mon
day OF a colored man named Ben Will
liams near Veni who is 1O7 years old.
He has lived all his life in Halifax
county, can see fairly we'll and can
work some.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
No House Cleaning.

Some life insurance companies have
for some months vigorously been cur
failing expenses, and effectlng reforms !;
others have no need for such house
cleaning, but have been "good all the
while" The Union Central belongs
to this latter class.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
SACRED CONCERT.

|
Elizabeth Futrell, the Young Ladies
Mission Study Glass of the Baptis
church gave sacred concert.
The concert took the place of thu
regular Monday evening meeting o
the Mission Study Glass, and it be
inc the same hour OF the young mems
Monday night prayer meeting, spe
cial invitation was extended to the
young men and a general invitation tc
the public.
Notwithstanding the extremely warm
weather a good audience was present
and greatly enjoyed the concert. Those
who participated in the exercises were
Misses Katherine, Elizabeth and I'm
dine Futrell, Emily Biggs, Mary Ray
OF Raleigh, Irene Allison of Charlotte,
Imogene Gregory of Lumpkln, Ga.
Mess. O. ]. Moore, A. G. Perry, Chas.
Webb, Leland Kitchin, Bruce Futrell,
and |. j. Jones OF Edenton.
The following programme was rem
dered
Organ No.-Pilgrim's Chorus (Wag-
ner)-Mlss Elizabeth Futrell.
Vocal Solo-"Sing Me to Sleep
edwin Greene)-Miss Gregory-No-
lin Obligato by Miss Allison.
Male Quartette-"Lead Kindly Light"
-Messrs. Moore, Webb, Jones and
Kitchin.
Violin Solo-Cavatina-(R af)- Miss
Allison.
Vocal Duet-"Oh, Let Him Whose
Sorrow"--(A. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mary
Ray and Miss Katherine Futrell.
Vocal So!o-"Mount of Olives
(Henry Parker)-Miss Emily Biggs.
Quartette, Mixed Voices-'The Shell
ter OF the Cross--[C. A. Havens)--
Misses Ray and Katherine FutrelI anc
Mess. Moore and Futrell.
observation-disclosures :
Miss Allison.
Vocal Duet--"Forever With the
Lord"--Ch. Gounod)-Misses Ray ard
Katherine Futrell.
Vocal SoIo--"O, Divine Dedeemer'
(Chas. Gounod)--Miss Ray.
Organ Postlude--March from Tar
hauser--(Wagner)--Miss Undne Flu
trell.
Miss Elizabeth Futrell rendered or
gan accompaniment for each selection,
The entire concert was of a high
order, the vocal renditions showing
rare culture in the young ladies who
sang in duets ana solos, and the In.
strumental features being pleasingly
artistic in every particular.
Miss Allison's skiiful performance Oh
the violin YVES especially appreciated as
we'll as the organ features by the
Misses Futrei.
Just before the close Mr.. Chas. j
Shields, In behalf CT the young men's
prayer meeting and the general public,
expressed appreciation and thanks t.
the young ladies who gave such s
pleasing and helpful concert.
And truly such music is helpful to
any and ali who hear. The sweet.
clear strains of song which swept up to
the throne in petition or Thanksgiving !;
the accompanying melody OF the in
struments-the deep tones of organ
blending with the clear note Of violin
in effect lifted the soul higher up
towards heaven, and made all thank
God for sweet music and holy song and
for soft, rich voices attuned to praise
and Ter hands we'll consecratcd to beau.
tiful service over key board and string,
alike attuned to the praise of God.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
MIR. Il. E. Biggs to Wed.

The following invitation has been
received
Mrs. Sue Catherine Pemberton
requests the honor OF your presence at
the marriage Of her daughter
nellie
Mr.. Henry Emerson Biggs
on Tuesday, the twenty-first of August
nineteen hundred and six
at high noon
Cold Spring Presbyterian Church
Holston Valley, Tennessee
Approaching Marriage.
The following invitation has been
received:
The pleasure of your company is re-
quested at the marriage of
Mrs. Harvey Biddle Duffy
nee Juliet Anne Core
to
Rey. Charles Wayland Blanchard
on the afternoon of Wednesday the
fifteenth OF August
nineteen hundred and six
al four o'clock
Twenty-eight Pollock Street
New Berne, North Carolina.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
IN SELF DEFENSE

Major Hamm, editor and manager of
the Constitutlonalist, Eminence, KY,
when he was fiercely attacks ed, four
years ago, by Piles, bought box of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, of which he
says at cured me In ten days and
no trouble SINCE" Quickest healer of
Burns, Sores, Cuts and Wounds. 25c
At 2, 7, Whitehead 81 Co.'S drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09
A Good Night for Cows.

The Williamson Enterprise says
that the town constable there arrested
and detained thirty-one COWS in one
night. Ard this, too, after a notice
had been published that all COWS run
ming at large on the streets would be
orreGtad
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09

~.c floating, beIching,sour stomach
"r9ath maIassimilation OF food
II. synnton15 0findigestion, Rings
a'ets are q prompt and efficient cor
i've,
~, hitehead & Co, Scotland Neck,
= GETS Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-08-09

A world of truth in few words :
"Nearly all other cough cures are con-
stipating, especially those containing
ooiates. Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar moves the bowels. Contains
no opiates." You can get it az +. l..
Whitehead & Cos,