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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09
News OF Woodstock

W. w. Dearborn was called to
Stoneham, Mass, this week on bust
mess,
One of the seasons social events
will be The masquerade ball at the
town hall Tuesday evening, Feb. Is.
Mrs. B. H. Pinney has returned
from Detroit, Mich, where she has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles
Elliott.
DR.. r. M. Tewksbury is visiting
bis parents, Mr.. and Mrs E. P.
Tewksbury.
Another burning chimney Monday
evening was quickly disposed Of,
but through some error the fire de-
partment was called out.
The annual roll-call and thank
offering meeting of the Missionary
Society CT the Christian church will
be held Friday evening, Feb. Is, at
the church.
Thomas J. Adams, who has been
in New York and Philadelphia for
some weeks, was in town over Sun
day. lie will be in New York for
the next two months.
Tomorrow is Lincoln's Sunday,
and the members of the local Grand
Army post and W. R. G. are invited
TO attend the Universalist church.
The pastor will preach on Lincoln,
the embodiment of Americanism."
Miss Annie Fitzmorris succeeds
Miss Lillian Chandler as manager
of the local telephone exchange. Her
brother, R. Fitzmorris, captain of the
base ball team for two seasons, will
return here soon as trouble man,
Carl Story being transferred to
White River junction.
Japan" was the subject of the lee
ture by Prof. Edward II. Williams,
Jr. at Music hall Thursday evening.
His interesting descriptive talk was
illustrated with large number Of
stereopticon views, beautifully col
'oFed, comprising landscapes, temples
and many scenes in the industrial
life Of the people. There was large
audience rnd the entertainment was
thoroughly enjoyed by all
The White River junction ex-
mango Of the New England Tele
phone company gained SO subscrib-
ers last year, having $50 at the close
of 1906. Under the management Of
the exchange there come the offices
at Bridgewater with 80 subscribers,
Canaan with "a, Enfield with 70,
Hanover with 118, Lebanon with 284
and Woodstock with 271. This
makes total of 1901 telephones in
the district centering at the juno
ton
The prevailing impression that
January was a cold month is borne
put by the figures furnished by OBJ
server w. H. Alexander of the United
states weather bureau station in
burlington. He reports a mean tenn
perature of Is degrees, which is 5
degrees lower than the average Jan
uary temperature for the past "a
years. The maximum temperature
WAS Al on the Goth and the minimum
was II on the 18th. On l3 of the
81 days in the month the tempera-
ture fell below zero and there were Z
days in succession when this was the
case. The precipitation (rain and
melted snow amounted to l.02
inches, the average January precipi-
tation for "a years being 80 inches.
Seven inches of snow fell The
month was further characterized by
much cloudiness,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09
RAILROAD SHOPS BURNED.

The machine shop, roundhouse
and blacksmith shop of the Mont
pelier and Wells River railroad, To-
Gated in Montpelier, were destroyed
by fire Thursday and with them a
locomotive, at loss estimated from
$4,000 to $4,000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09

An epidemic of whooping cough
is prevalunt in Burlington among
the small children in the north end
OF the city. Thus far only one ia
tally from the disease has been re-
ported.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09
THE WooDcHUcK STAYS OUT

Following is telegram received
by the Boston Post Monday night:
"Washington Junction, Me-, Feb. a.
"Saw the woodchuck on a stump
at Greene Lake at 4,2o this p. m.
He stayed out.
E. Haddock."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09

Mrs. B. Carpenter of Derby Line,
who is SO years old, who has been
very i'll, is regaining her health and
it is hoped will be able to celebrate
her Tooth birthday anniversary next
May.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09

Peru claims to be the hot town of
the state with minimum tempera-
ture of only 10 below zero TO date.
No drifts, and the best of sleighing
ever recalled there, form an added
feature.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09

Rock maple body wood, dried un-
der cover, is finding a ready market
in White River Junction at 81 a
cord. Two carloads of green block
maple wood delivered in that place
recently was bought of West Hart
ford parties for $3.50 cord on the
car,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09
COFFEE and TEA

Victor and Our Own, at 25c per Id.
Astor House, Red Cross, Spurs
Revere, at $50. 8 lbs for ST. 90.
A choice line Of TEA-Japan, I'm
colored, Oolong, in bulk and
packages.
These teas represent the best value
at IS, 10, so and 6oc. A valu-
able piece of Glassware or other
articles with each purchase.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09
Free Delivery from Norwich.

4 rural free delivery route is to
be established from Norwich post
office April /. The route will be 81
miles long and will serve a popula-
ton Of 400 people.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09

All goods proving unsatisfactory
please return. Our customers sat-
isfaction is our guide in buying
goods.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09
Groceries,
Candy, Etc.

We always have an assortment the
best to be obtained for prices.
Chocolate Creams at Isc, lbs for
25c; a leader. Others at II,
20, IS, 20, IS.
Fancy Boxes of Fine Chocolates, {,
10, IS, soc.
Wintergreen and Peppermint creams
I5c, ? for 2Sc.
Mixed Candy and Penny goods.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09
FoR ovER sixty YEARs-

Mas. WINsLow's - OTHINe SYRUP has been
used for over sixty years by millions Of moth
ersfor their 1hildf n while teething, with
perfect success II ,uothes the child, softens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie.
and is the best remedy for Diarrimmedit will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by el druggists In every part Of the.
world Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be cure
to ask for "Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Sy,
up'' and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09
7 J.& CAL. WHITE

Rushing $Ioo to a sick son in
Alaska by telegraph cost a North
field man $500 He has since
learned he could lave sent the money
through a nation Il bank correspond
ent Of the bank IA Alaska for S..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09
POST OFFICE NOTICE

Gail trains arrive $50 a, M, 2.23 p. M,
40 u. N.
Mail trains leave 1880 a. M, $50 p. M,
70 p, III.
Bridgewater, Rutland and Ludlow stages
have d. 90 a. m. and 800 p. IN.
South Woodstock. 800 p. IN.
Barnard and Bethel, $40 a. m.
Rural free delivery routes leave at Gam,
MAILS CLOSE-For early stages $3.50
m. Later mails, 100 a, M, 200 p. M,
|s3O p. III.
Office Hours--6. 80 a. m. TO $50 p. m.
Sunday-12 to p. IN.
FREDERICK CHAPMAN. p. M.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09
LINN H. COREY,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office in Tracy Block, formerly occupied
y DR.. Boynton.
Residence 10 Court st.
Office Hours-1-3, rs.
Tel. 22-9. or A. H. Townsend 1913
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09

The Age and Delineator one
Year $I.5s.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1907-02-09
Spirit of the age,
OodstOok, VT, February 9, 1907

WOODSTOCK RAILWAY.
TIME TABLE.
In effect Saturday, Oct. 9, 1906.
sAiNs GONG EAST.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
WOULDST LIVE L0NC2
FOLLOW ADVICE OF GRANDMoTH.
Err Shirley.
Don't Worry, Never Treasure Up
Trouble, and Live Out Of Doors"
Says Woman Approaching her
Century Mark.

Birdsboro, Pa.-Last Sunday was
Grandmother Sallie Shireys 95th
birthday, and the people from this
district gathered by the hundreds at
the Shirley home in honor OF the event
The house in which Grandmother Shir-
~ has lived for many years Is located
half way up Monocacy Hill, and com
'nands a view up and down the valley
her many guests with all the ease and
grace OF a woman of so, Her hearing
and eyesight are excellent, and her
memory is unimpaired by age.
Don't worry, never treasure up
troubles and live out of DOORS" Is the
way she explains the secret OF long
life. Worry is DEATH" she said.
Work Ia life." she continued as she
eontentedly smoked her pipe. 1--WE
ased tobacco for 20 years. II has
never hurt me. but on the contrary,
/ have positively enjoyed II. II Is such
q comfort"
Many of the visitors brought gifts
with them, and Mrs. Shirley was high
ly pleased. She sang some OF the
songs OF her girlhood days, danced
hornpipe and entertained all with
"reminiscences of her youth.
She recalls we'll when her grand.
fathers and her father told her OF
their personal experiences in the War
OF the Revolution. and there is hardly
historical incident of so years ago
OF which she cannot speak intelligent
w.
The grounds surrounding the ola
home were filled with teams all day,
and the many visitors passed through
the house in a steady stream. The
entire neighborhood took a holiday.
Mrs. Shirley was born a farmers
daughter and became a farmers wife
In her time she did everything on the
farm that men performed. and store
keeper In a nearby village says that no
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
MISTAKES IN DRESS
PROPER COMBINATIONS pIsRE
GARDED BY WOMEN.
CareIessness In Small Accessories 10
Sufficient to Spoil Whole Effect Of
Otherwise Becoming
Costume.

The woman who puts on a severely
tailored dress and then adds to II all
the little accessories that belong to
a calling costume is a sorry sight, yet
one that We meet many times in our
journeys. Why is 1t that many SEN
sible women will do these unaccount-
able things? For instance, take a
woman who, the other day, had on a
tailor-made gown. stiff black hat, dog
skin gloves, ali OF which were in good
taste for morning outfit; but to spoil
the whole picture and utterly with.
out reason she had in her hand a
beautiful white purse beaded with
gold and green. What she should
have had was small leather purse or
shopping bag, and the gaudy bag she
carried should have been left at
home until she was dressed In &C.
cordance.
Another common fault is wearing
a handsome afternoon gown OF some
nice material, deliberately trimmed, a
feather hat and pair of old black
gloves. What could be worse? Think
OF this picture and you can recall see
Ing 1t many times. A pair OF white
gloves costs a few dollars, but with
care they will last a whole season,
and they are an absolute necessity to
the finish OF dressy costume.
Vanity, thy name is woman as re-
CARDS feet. and yet a mistaken vanity
at times and foolish woman. Since
short skirts have come in so uni
versally for street wear. many girls
are inclined to dress their feet I'm
high-heeled shoes. fancy ties and
other inappropriate footwear for street
use. IL you are in a short skirt made
In the walking length, then the only
shoe that you can wear within reason
Is heavy boot. A shoe with a Louis
heel can only be worn with a fancy
dress, and never for walking the
streets OF either the city or country.
IL you can only have one pair OF
shoes, then strike happy medium,
such as a military oxford tie with
military heel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

as q philanthropist. But ! am begin
ming to think that too much publicity
cannot be given TO the disgraceful
proceedings In English legal life.
take no credit for what l have done.
The work fascinates me.
Let me give you a few examples OF
cases brought TO me for remedy. An
instance from Ireland. Husband Ill.
out OF work: wife nursing him and a
young baby at the same time. The
family are poverty stricken. One child
aged II. tempted by a professional
mendicant. begins to beg. There Is q
police court sequel. The child Is re-
leased. but the ENTHUSIASTICALLY in
nocent-is sent to jail for three
months with hard labor.
when | told the Lord Lieutenant.
he went straight from London to
Mountjoy Prison and ordered the wo-
mans release. That was just before
Christmas, and she enjoyed her hum
BILE dinner. at home.
Another case. A respectable boy.
an assistant in a chemists shop In
Dublin, chased by bigger boy, and
throws stone. Window broken.
That boy was sent to the reformatory
for FIVE years. There's justice for you!
obtained his release.
1.-The latest case | have taken up Is
one in which a woman was charged
on two trumped-up cases which were
both dismissed In few minutes. She
has. however, received an account for
$3.50 from her solicitors and when she
demanded details they were refused.
We shall see If letter from me Will
have any effect"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
Ruling Spirit Strong In Death.

Francois dc Malherbe. called the ia
Their OF French lyric poetry, had one
ruling passion. purity Of dIction. To
his confessor. who was piously striv-
ing TO comfort his fieeting hours by
presenting the Joys OF Heaven. In
fioundering. trite and vulgar phrases.
he exclaimed angrily: Hold your
tongue. stupid; your wretched style
makes me out of conceIt with Heav-
emily Joys"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
FIGHTS FOR JUSTICE.

through the letters he made a passing
comment on several typical cases.
One man alleged that after a five-
minutes trial he had been wrongfully
convicted under the betting laws. The
complaint was drawn up In a formal
style. but a postscript gave a touch
of pathos. "As a result OF this my
whole life has been ruined"
Another. from a woman, asserted
that the evidence OF her witnesses
had been ignored.
Il could mention hundreds of In
stances far more pathetic" said Col
onel Robertson. THE present condi-
ton OF affairs is scandalous. Hitherto"
he explained, II have steadily refused
an interview. as / do not wish TO pose
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
In Praise of Baseball.

"Of all the sports baseball is freeset
from crookedness and gambling. from
rowdyism and drunkenness. Baseball
gives you the true idea of life. Chris
tian life Is contest Opposition. gen.
eralship. dash and victory thrill
through IL. Some are disabled. some
lose heart and head. many break the
rules and are put of the field. Chris
tian living is good team work. A base
ball nine wins out not by the spectac-
ular performance of one brilliant play
er so much as by the combined under
standing and the sacrificing of one
player to another"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
He,s Very Much Alive

Burlington, Vt.-"Dead! I'm the
livest dead man you ever saw" said
Merritt Fireing. an ice cream dealer.
when friends called to inquire of his
family particulars of his reported
death in the river. News spread rap
idly that the young man had been
found drowned by party OF fisher.
men and his body taken to the
morgue. Relatives rushed there to
claim II. while acquaintances hurried
TO his home to offer condolences TO
the supposedly stricken family. Fire.
ing believes the rumor was started b,
jokers with a poor sense OF humor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
parl. conaress Of MANNED.

Paris.-A congress OF manned per-
sons In poor circumstances has taken
place in Paris. the object being to at
tract popular sympathy in their be-
half and to protect themselves against
imposters, shamming infirmities. who
go begging through the streets.
1t was a singular sight to witness
this assemblage OF men, some with
one leg and others with none, some
with no arms, others blind or deprived
OF the use of their limbs; all discuss.
ing seriously matters of moment to
them.
During the week most of the manned
who come from various parts OF the
country have been seen everywhere
in Paris. They are carrying on an
active campaign canvassing for the
sympathy OF the public and also try
ing to obtain permission from the gov
eminent to form themselves into a
syndicate for the protection of their
interests.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
Velvet Buttons.

Velvet buttons of goodly proportions
are seen on outdoor garments and ev-
ening wraps. These are sometimes
painted, but miniature subjects are
necessarily difficult to manage. the
material lending itself more readily
to broad and bold designs impossible
to attempt on such limited areas. Pure
stains. used sparingly. diluted with
very little water. are best for coloring
velvet and should be rubbed I'm lightly
but firmly with fiat hair brushes. No
fine finish can be accomplished.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
Pennsylvania Minister Compares .
With Christian Life.

Pittsburg, Pa.-The Rev DIR. s. Ed
ward Young, pastor OF the Second
Presbyterian church, preached base
ball sermon TO big congregation one
Sunday evening recently. For several
DAYS the sermon had been advertised
extensively by illustrations of pitch
or clutching ball ready to curve 1t.
"st Paul." he said. watched the
great Olympian games and wrote OF
them. He was enthused with the
games and were he alive would not
only be true rooter. but he could
dive points 10 the editors OF the sport
ing pages OF the papers today.
Our nearest approach to the old
Oiympian games is baseball Base
bail IL the pastime OF 50.0O0.o00 Amer
leans. II was played by the federal
and confederate soldiers during the
civil war and carried by them 10. every
hamlet of the United States. II Is
played on a thousand fields. and the
game y admired By thousands Of PEG
piA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
FASHIONS TEND TO GRACE.
Styles in scarf-veiIs Are Very Beeom
ing This Season.

Long scarf-veils are the most be
coming ones ever worn in white and
colored lace nets. Every lift of the
veil over the hat brim has an especial
fascination. giving a new pose to the
wearer's advantage. The tendency
or drapery on hats and gowns by
means of scarfs. bespeaks no end of
.gracefulness that may be seized upon
Leading fashions all tend TO that
dropping hanging grace of line. from
the evening wrap to gown and hat.
while some of forenoon simple gowns
adopt little of this style as well. the
afternoon costumes being still more
given up to that order. There are
figures. that of necessity have to aviod
all this fashionableness, and keep to
more trig and direct lines. They do
well to study this personal quality and
make fashions bend TO their individu-
al style. Such women always look
well dressed and becomingly so.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

AT home wedding the mother and
father OF the bride receive the
guests; in other words, those who is
sue the invitations are the host and
hostess of the occasion. A bridesmaid.
IL there is no maid OF honor. immedi-
ately precedes the bride. stands be-
side her and holds her bouquet. The
groomsman supports the groom. en-
tiers with him, produces the ring at
the critical moment and relieves him
in all possible ways of the details Of
the preparation.
MADAME AERRI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
Wire Burns Mother and Girl

Berwick. Pa--Going down cellar at
her home here. Mrs. Isaac vought
touched fallen live electric light
wire. screamed and fell to the floor.
unconscious.
Her daughter. Florence. rushed
down to her aid. and she. too. touch
ed the wire and fell. but quickly re-
covered.
Then Mr.. Vought ran down cellar
and managed to release and revive
his wife. who still clutched the wire
and was shockngly burned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

In this instance why not have q
turnover shower" No bride can
have too many of these Indispensable
bits of neck wear. Then l should
have a recipe book made with choice
recipes from each girl. have heard
housewives say that home recipes In
a foreign land were most acceptable.
am sure your friend would appre-
ciate this. You could also have an
apron shower" Serve dainty sand
witches and tea.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
ASKING People TO Call.

! will take the liberty OF asking you
a question or two. When newcomers
meet desirable people. old residents
Cor others who are disposed to be
cordiaD would 1t be proper to invite
them to call? And also II the man OF
the house meets desirable acquaint-
ances. would 1t be proper for him to
invite the man and his wife to call.
even though he had not met the lat
ter. A SUBSCRIBER
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

the excessive footing OF the engine
whistle frightened them of the rail.
road tracks.
The other afternoon, while a pas.
senger train was bound for Wilkes
barre. Engineer Miller noticed a mon
ster black bear on the track ahead
OF the engine. He blew the whistle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
Colonel Robertson Of London, Eng
land, Has Devoted His Life to
Helping Those UnjustIy Dealt
With by tho Law.
MANS HOBBY is RIGHTING 9TH
ERs' WRONGS.

London.-"Righting other peoples
wrongs" is a hobby pursued by few.
Such. however, has been the favorite
pursuit OF Colonel p. F. Robertson
for the past thirty years.
A reporter sat with Colonel Robert
son as he opened his morning cores
pondence which lay in a heap on the
table before him. AS he glanced
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

The whole of my account OF this
part OF the world. however, must not
be accorded to human nature alone.
The grand and beautiful scenery must
be spoken OF TO those who have not
had the good fortune to see for them
selves.
Nothing in nature can be as beau
tiful as to see the spring come up In
the Warm Springs valley. The whole
face of the level country is white with
the bloom OF the locust and the dog
wood and OF the fruit blossoms. es-
pecially the apple. for which that re-
gion OF the country is celebrated.
Then there is a native thorn, which
when in full bloom, looks as IL snow
had fallen upon 1t, and In passing any
cottage or farmhouse the atmosphere
is heavy with the fragrance of H.
laos and lilies OF the valley, while the
fields are heavenly blue with myriads
OF waving Roman hyacinths.
No pen can adequately describe the
mountain sides at this season. They
are literally ablaze with laurel, rhod-
odendron and the wild mountain ara
lea in pink. orange and pale yellow.
In all seasons or the year nature 10
at her best here but the beauty, charm
and enchantment OF the spring are be-
yond anything / have seen In the
world elsewhere. Upon a clear. exqui-
site day these lines insensibly glide
into the mind:
blue isles OF heaven laugh between
And far In forest depths unseen,
The topmost elm trees gather green
From draughts of balmy air"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Nice Points Of Etiquette Made Plain
by Nine. Merri.
The Etiquette of Calls.

VIII you kindly tell me about visit
ing card rules? Should cards be left
IL friends are at home or not, and
is It best to leave my husbands cards
with my own? l am anxious to call
on Mr.. and Mrs. Blank. who have
been very nice to us. also on a lady
and daughter. the father an intimate
friend of my husbands. Hoping
have not taken too much of your valu-
able time, and thanking you.
PAULA b.
On making the first calls OF the sea-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
FOR THE DINING ROOM.
Charming Color Scheme Of Decoration
Is Here Suggested.

A charming color scheme for din
ing room is suggested by the sketch
the walls of the room having the up
per part hung with a new imported
paper, which has a gilt edge back
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09

and rang the bell, until finally the
monster Bruin ambled slowly from
the track, clambered up the steep
bank and made his way into a near
by apple orchard. Engineer Miller
claims that the bear was the largest
he ever saw, and must have weighed
about 500 pounds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
False Hair.

The fashion for false hair shows
no sign of abating. transformations
now come to cover all but the top of
the head. When skillfully adjusted
they cannot be detected and remain
serene in the dampest fog or on the
breeziest day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-09
Suit Belts.

Attached belts of the same material
as the suit are seen on some Of the
more expensive skirts. In such cases
the skirt band must, OF course. 1t
perfectly and snugly. and the belt.
which is fully two and a half inches
wide. should be boned at back, front
and sides.