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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07

en- forbid! NO
one detests meaningless ceremony
more than l do. But the courtesies
that spring from the heart, that are
the outward manifestations of desire
to please or to be of service to its OBJ
| ject, are entirely different. To the true
gentleman they are as natural as the
circulation of his blood. He can no
more dispense with them than he can
with his breath. 1t is a pity that so
few of us are true gentlemen. Most of
us are selfish to the bone, and genuine
courtesy is an evidence of forgetful-
| ness of self, virtue which we have to
cultivate. If it is worth while to be a
I gentleman at all-and l never heard
| anybody express any doubts on that
point-it is certainly worth while to be
a gentleman at home. The good opin-
ion Of your wife is of more Importance
to you than the opinions of all the
rest of the people of the world put to-
gether. Yet you would fail to show to
her the courtesy which you would be-
course and feel ashamed if you were
remiss in the least particular.
Cultivate Home Etiquette.
No, you can't do better thing than
to treat your wife at least as we'll as
you do your neighbours. She will ap-
preciate 1t. 1 can say that with en-
phasis, for nothing hurts a woman
more than the apparent loss of that
fine consideration which distinguishes
the wooing days. No matter if she
does feel sure of your love, no matter
if you prove your affection in number
less other ways, she who has reigned
as queen is never fully satisfied with
less than the honors due to royalty
And it is so easy to crafty her. 1t is
only necessary to keep in mind all the
time that your wife is a woman and
that good breeding works as well in
smoking jacket as in a dress suit.
1 have very strong recollection of
a blacksmith who lived in the little
village where 1 went to school when
boy. He was a great, brawny, rough
looking fellow, whose face and hands
were grimed by the smoke of the forge.
He seldom wore a coat and never a
collar except on Sunday, but he was
one of the truest gentlemen I have
ever known, and his wife was envied
by every other woman in the village
simply because of his Difference to her
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07
A Potent Force.

1Ou tDeTe UCHIyIJy pdTJlchtUT HOU you
acted.
ject, and l want to put 'em to you
straight When you have read this let
ter once, read it over again and get
1t stuck into your head so it won't slip
loose.
wasn't around when you were ''set-
tin up to Anna May, but I'll bet pile
of good hard dollars that you were al
mighty particular how you acted when
you were in her presence. There was
nothing in the shape of courtesy that
was any too fine for her when you
came a-wooing. You had all your
graces and some you had borrowed, !
have no doubt, out for her inspection.
You had old Chesterfield beaten so bad
you could see daylight between you.
Yes, you did. l wasn't there, but l
know. That little girl you were ex-
ceedingly careful about then is your
wife now, but in the change she has
lost none of her rights. She is just as
much entitled to the observance of the
forms of courtesy as before-more than
then, for as your wife she should hold
q higher and more honored place in
your life than as your sweetheart. Yet
/ noticed last week that you did not
lift your hat when you met her down
town. l noticed that you allowed her
to pick her own way along the street,
to step up to the curbstone without any
effort of assistance from you. 1 noticed
when we dined at the hotel that you
left her to grope through the mysteries
Of the menu unaided, while you con-
templated the most desirable dishes for
the satisfaction of your own precious
stomach.
The old man isn't asleep. my son, If
he does nod occasionally after his
meals, and when 1 saw these little
signs of ingrowing selfshness it wor-
ried me. Reminds me of a colt my ia.
Their used to own down on the old farm.
1t was a frisky critter, as all colts are,
but father was very proud of it and de-
lighted in showing it to visitors. AS
rule, when he wanted to exhibit the
colt it was in the pasture, and one of
the most vivid recollections of my boy
hood days is that dignified old gentle
man chasing that dern fool colt over
ten acre field. He would trot along and
appeal to the colt in tones of strained
honey. He would pretend to offer a
regular cornucopia of things that
horses are supposed to sigh for. The
colt would coyly wait until he was al
most within reach; then, with sniff of
disdain. it would raise its tail straight
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07

"beg pardons" used to get on my
nerves ulqtil 1 could hardly refrain
from a protest. He wouldn't wear his
hat in the presence Of ladies, and I've
seen him standing on a street corner
bareheaded in the broiling sun for an
hour at time while he talked with a
female acquaintance.
am reminded of Perkins by some
actions of yours that l noticed while
you and Anna May were visiting us
last week, That old hypocrite was the
embodiment of exaggerated courtesy
to every one he met, with the single
exception of his wife. Unless he had
company he would drop his manners
on his front porch and on the other
side of his threshold become the most
disagreeable reprobate that ever wore
a long suffering woman to the grave.
l don't mean to intimate, my boy,
that there is any resemblance between
you and old Perkins, but 1 saw when
you were here that you were already
beginning to follow the general tend
ency of persons who wear trousers and
forgetting at home some of the ameni-
ties you would never overlook outside.
It's so easy to do. We are all naturally
savages, prone to drop the social graces
whenever we think nobody's looking
and our families are supposed to kind
ly shut their eyes. Yet the little cere
monies and verbal expressions which
constitute our everyday code of eti-
quette were designed for the sole pur-
pose of smoothing the rough edges of
our intercourse with the world, the
flesh and the devil and keep us from
flying at one anothers throat as we
would like so much to do.
A Potent Force.
Next to the Christian religion polite
ness is the most potent force in the
world today, and it is just as effective
in ones own home as it is in the house
across the street. Now, without any
more beating around the bush, want
to say few things to you on this sub
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Is neUer fully satisfied aUtth less than the
honor due to royalty.


in private as we'll as in public. He was
a rustic Bayard, but his chivalry was
as pure and true as that of any broad
cloth attired city man. No, my son,
genuine courtesy is not a matter of
dress or of ceremony, and in practic-
ing it at home you don't have to sacri-
fee your own comfort to an extent
worthy of consideration. On the other
hand, it pays wonderfully in the pleas
ure 1t gives to your wife and, by refec-
ton, to you. 1t pays in the grace it
gives to your own character, ana, BET
ter than all else, it pays in its influence
upon the character of your family.
Some of these days, unless you are diff
ferent from the majority of mankind,
you will be a father. Your children
will be very much as you make them,
and your actions will have more to do
with the making than your commands.
They will, consciously or unconscious
ly, copy your faults as well as your
virtues, and the courtesy you display
in their presence will, in some part at
least, become fixed habits with them.
Your own training has been such that
1 do not fear you will go far wrong in
this particular, but Notwithstanding
this I have seen evidence that you are
not holding up to the old mans stand
ard, and 1 want you to be right-all
right.
But Don't overdo II.
Now, John, don't misunderstood me.
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er. New England needs to adver-
t1se, just at least to impress upon
its people the advantages at their
very door.
(Newport Express and Standard. }
Last week we printed an article
entitled Important Movement IN
the Telephone Business" which
quoted extracts from papers out
West conveying the idea that
double telephone lines were a
nonsensical nuisance or abomina-
ton and that merchants and
others were crying for the one
line system and signing papers
for only one phone. Now such
cases may be, but we have never
seen them in our travels. The
one line system is a good thing,
we're it not for the fact that once
the monopoly was in vogue the
rates would be exhorbitant. We
know this from experience in this
section, and hardly think the
business men would like to see
one of any system of telephone
companies be in control of the
whole. But few people are
obliged to carry both phones.
Each one furnishes more service
than the other did before the
second line was introduced. Even
both phones, if needed, are
cheaper than single phone I'M
der the former system, and as
cheap as they would be were the
one line system to be again in
control. What new subscribers
W no have never paid eXhorbitant
rates might think of single line
system we know not; but it is
quite certain that those who have
been bitten in the past are quite
satisfied to have the two lines
exist.
(Vergennes Enterprise.)
Although many candidates for
state offices have doomed on the
political horizon during the past
few months and still others are
coming to the front, the impor-
tant office of lieutenant governor
has received little attention from
the would-be slate makers. Hon.
Willard F. Barnes of Addison, the
genial and popular proprietor of
the St. Frederick at Chimney
Point, seems to be the man to fill
the office with credit to both the
state and himself. Whether the
absence of other candidates for
the Office is due to the fact that
Mr.. Barnes is the logical candi
late we do not know, but the fact
remains that he is eminenly fit
ed for the position. His legisla-
i've and executive ability, his
vide acquaintance, understanding
If the affairs of Vermont, his I'M
Questioned ability as presiding
,fficer, together with his popular
ty throughout the state and his
oyalty to the republican party
ire a few reasons why he might
veil be accepted as candidate for
lieutenant governor. Mr.. Barnes
las not declared himself a candi
late but our respect for his ability
nd regard for a representative
on of Addison county leads us
O urge his candidacy.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07
HE FIRED THE STICK.

81 have fred the walking-stick I've
carried over 40 years, on account of a
sore that resisted every kind of treat
ment, until 1 tried Bucklen's Arnica
Salve; that has healed the sore and
made me a happy man." writes John
Garrett, of North Mills, n @. Guaran-
teed for Piles, Burns, etc, by ]. NJ.
Taylor and B. w. Abbott of Fairlee
druggists. 25c
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07
Behind the Game,

Mrs. Potts-I can't see why you al
ways stay late at your office these
nights. l don't see that you gain any
thing by it.
Jack Potts (absentmindedly)-
so, but l won't always be a loser
Luck will change.-Catholic Standard
and Times.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07

cause they are so often unaccepted or
apparently unnoticed, but you can't
make greater mistake than to omit
them.
Be polite to your wife, John, whether
you are at home or abroad. 1t doesn't
cost you a red cent, it need not incon-
venience you in the least, but it means
an almighty lot to Anna May and just
as much to you. Yours affectionately,
JOHN SNEED.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07
From Behind the Counter

"The saleslady differentiated several
classes of shOppersY
"Oh, yes, indeed! About five classes.
So manyY
Eyes" (mademoiselle counted on her
fingers, heavyweight, middleweight,
welterweight, lightweight and feather
weight. Precisely fiye."-Puck.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07

up in the air and gallop to the Other
side of the pasture. Finally the little
beast would allow itself to be caught
just like a woman, and once he haG
his hands on him the old gentleman
would let loose a flood of unprofane
cuss words that would shuck the corn
in the barn. '"Contaminate your meas
ly hide" he would shout, Il feel like
breaking every bone in your onregen-
crate carcass" But he never did. My
parent was humane man, and, be-
sides, the colt was valuable.
Before and After.
That's just the way with a great
many men after they marry. They will
pursue woman with sorghum elo-
quence, write sonnets on the classic
outlines of her snub nose, crawl on
their knees before her like the devotees
Of a heather goddess and after they
get her treat her like a convict or lose
interest in her and let her get along
the best way she can. And some of
these fellows really love their wives
too. They simply think that the pretty
words and gentle courtesies Of court
ship are features of the chase and are
and foolish after the cap
ture. TheES seem to forget that getting
a wife is one thing and keeping her Is
another, as the records Of the divorce
courts show, but the same processes
are effective in both.
But, you say, a man can't always be
on his best behavior; he can't always
sit around his own house in full dress;
he can't make daily use of the stilted
of polite society in his
home life. There you are wrong and
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copyright, 1905, by c. S. Yost. ]


IA an Y DEAR JOHN-Do you re-
NH member Colonel Hosea Per-
kins, who used to live just
around the corner from us
on William street? Of course you do
Nobody could forget that stately figure
and that ceremonious bow with which
he punctuated every greeting. Old Per
kins Is dead now, but I'll bet a horse
that he's dofing his crown every two
minutes-that is, if he's gone to place
where crowns are supposed to be
necessary article of wearing apparel.
He was the most painfully polite man
I ever saw. His genufections and
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07

you are rlgut.
If there is any
place on earth
that a man
should be on his
best behavior, it
is at home, but
I do not mean
by that that he
should put in
practice all the
purely artificial
forms of social
etiquette. HeaV-
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07

Extremes are al
ways o do u s,
a n d politeness
may be so over
done that it be-
comes a pain in
stead of a pleas
ure to its OBJ
ject. Men like
old Perkins sim
ply make them
S elves ridicu-
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07
The Making of a
Successful Husband
By CASPAR S. YOST.

Do Not Fail 10 Be Courteous at
Home, Always Realizing That II
Is More Judicious to Be Polite
to Your Own Wife Than to Your
Neighbor's. 80 - ~ ~
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1907-06-07

l don't want you TO De jumping JACK
in the box at home or anywhere else.
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Patronize the Opinion Bindery.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-11
Struck by Lightning.

J. C. Lowrey, who lives two and half miles north of this city, and who in company with his son and sister, were recently called to Cans, l T., in response to a message aunou ncing that his brother Charles and two sons, who reside at that place, had been struck by lightning, has returned home and while in the city today called at the office of The Star and gave the facts in the case.
 His brother was knocked down and his eight-ye ar-old son was struck, killed and thrown across his body, while still unconscious. A three-year-old son, who also rece.ved a severe shock, is report ed as recovering. The home was set on fire by the lightning, but was noticed by ten-year-old son who succeeded in extinguishlng he flames.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-11
LAYTON NEWS.
Honeyconb.

Mrs. Will Hansard of Jansen visited relatives here Sunday.
 Mrs. z. H Gather of Jansen was in Hatten on business Mon- day.
 Joe Babers aud family came in from he Territory last weeks to spend the rest Of the summer here and will probably make this their home.
 Mrs Albert taaasaru, who has been visiting relatives here and Janssen for a couple of weeks left for Garvin I. T., Sunday.
 Robert Mitchell and family, formerly of this place, who moved to Gillham a few weeks ago. decided that they liked Hatton better and have came back to live with us again.
 Grandma Taylor, age 70. who has been sick for quite awhile, died Saturday evening at 6:30 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. w. Carnett and were held at the cemetery Sunday afternoon.
 "Lilac."
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-11
Expression of Gratitude.

Acorn Ark, July 5,-To the Editor of the Star: On Thurs. day evening July 4th 1907, when l came home from work I found spread upon my ped beautiful. lowered, hand worked and dec orated bed quilt; made and donat- ed by the Ladies of Owens Chap el. On many of the squares were the names or initials of the ladies indicating the squares each had worked.
 This seems 10 me more than I deserve, however, l thank you from the depths of my heart.
 May God bless you all.
 Yours Respectfully,
 l.. N. Whiseuhunt.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-11
campmeetiag at Smithville.

There will be an "Old tune" campmeeting held at Smithville, I. T beginning ou Friday night, July 19.
 Come and bring your wagon, teut and cooking utensils. There is a good spring near the harbor, fine shade, etc. Supplies can be had ou the grounds.
 We are expecting many people to attend this meeting.
 There has been over S20 ex- peEded on seats, stands, etc.
 We believe you will come when we tell you that Rev. Pleasant Campbell and wife of lhe Chero kee Nation, will be with us in the meeting.
 We hope that many of our ''old time" Polk county friends will be with us. The good people of Snithville will take care of as many as possible,
 Friends, brethren and sisters, come and lets get right with God and receive great spiritual blessing. J. T. Bowling, Pastor Smithville Baptist church.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-11
BOARD CAMP.

Mr. Frank and Miss Emma Nunne- lee attended church at Board Camp Sunday.
 Most of the people of this section enjoyed the Fourth, some fishing others picnicking.
 Mir. Collinworth of Leary, Tex, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. c. H. Miller, of this place.
 The Board Camp school started Monday morning with Miss Dora Parrish as teacher.
 Mrs. Eva Bates of Big Fork is stay ing at the home of Dr. Sanford with his mother during his absence. Mrs. s. E. Jackson of this place has gone to Clark county, this state, for an extended visit with friends and relatives there.
 Everybody should remember the preaching at the new Baptist church Friday night, Saturday, Saturday night and all day services Sunday. Bring your song books and lots of dinner.
 Honeycomb.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-11

are spending few days at Mrs. Runyan's mothers, Mrs. J. l.. Chambers. He has been al Amity since November aud is on his way to Oklahoma on visit. Porter Templetou left Saturday evening after spending a few days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. k. H. Templeton.
 Dr. Vandiver was called to the homo of John Talkington last Thursday to see Mrs. Talkington, Jess and Lula, ther are much inn proved.
 J. E. Chambers has sold his interest in the little store to his brother Victor, and moved his wife to his fathers home near Egger on account of sickness.
 Betsy"
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-11
Obituary.

Written by kcqnest.)
 Mrs. Annie Farless was born De- cember q, 1858, died June 12, 1907. She was married to J. T. Farless at the age of fifteen years and became the mother of six daughters and two sons all of whom survive her. She also leaves a husband, aged parents and sister. She professed faith in Christ when very young and we are told lived Christian all her days. Her husband tells us there was nev- CT more faithful companion and devoted mother than she. She full filled Solomon's portrait, Her chil- dren rise up and call her blessed, her husband also praiseth her, and let her own works pralse her in the gates. Prov. 3l: 2S3l. Language fail us when we go to tell what we have lost in the death of so precious a mother, and they are often called away at time when it seems they are needed the most. Why tsis is do not know, but we believe that God is just and when such one is taken from us surely He has a high CT mission for them to fill. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
 To the sorrowing loved ones, when we listen for the sweet voice and wait for that soft touch of the hand of a dutiful daughter, a faithful companion, a devoted mother and grandmother. the sad echo comes back, gone, gone, but if we will only live faithful we will some day meet and greet each other on that bliSsful shore. May the God of our saliva ton give peace and comfort to the sorrowing loved ones.
 Luther A. Cummings, Rocky. July f, 1907.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-11
Took Poison by Mistake.

MT. Hammons, who resides in this city, suffered from a serious accident and one which might have proved fatal but for the timely ar rlyal of medical aid, Monday night. MT: Hammons has been taking a tonle Tor some time and Monday night while taking his medicine as usual, he discovered that he had made a mistake and instead of tak- ing what he supposed to be his tonic ne | had taken a large dose from a bottle containing solution of strych- hlne and arsenic. Dr. Parks was im- m!aedlately n summoned and relieved
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-11
NUNLEY ITEMS.

Weather IS fine and health good.
 Hay baling is all the go with the farmers.
 Katie Sale of Mena is visiting her cousin Susie Vaught this week.
 Miss Dove Ducan of Mena is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jesse Hilton.
 Miss Cora Robinson and MT. Ledger were married Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Billie Rials of Big Fork is visiting her father, w. l.. Ringgold.
 We have Learned that our school has been postponed from the 18th to the 22nd, we will have the same teacher, Mir. Tom Embry.
 Miss Maud Queens of Acorn passed through Saturday evening oh her way 10 Board Camp, where she is to teach school at the Ellison school house.
 Emma Nunnelee gave a finch party, Saturday night in honor of Miss Florence Thomp son, who will leave for Acorn the l4,h, where she will teach school.
 "Ruben."
The Mena weekly star., 1907-07-11
BIG CEDAR NOTES.

Big Cedar will have public school this fall but will have a subscription school this summer. Rev. s. A. Neighbors filled his regular appointment at Big Ce- dar Saturday and Sunday. Good attendance.
 The Baptists have changed their church day from the second Sunday to the first Sunday and the Saturday before.
 The Revs. H. C. Riding and Esquires of Potter are cordially invited to help the Rev. s. A.. Neighbors iu a meeting, com meucing the first Sunday in Au- gust. All are invited.
 Har,l Work.