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The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-08-12
Battle WITH TEDDY BEARS.
Girls Hug Fuzzy Toys on Their Way
10 the Beach.

Atlantic City, ~ MANY visitors,
who supposed that the teddy bear
craze had reached it's limit with carry.
Ing the attractive toy animals as
honored companions on Boardwalk
parade and automobile run, received
a surprise when girls carried monsters
of the fuzzy bear family down to the
beach for BATHS
Without a moments hesitation the
daring young women waded ont into
the surf. Juggling their pets and fol-
lowed by curious crowds.
Mrs. s. S. Charles, of New York.
claims the distinction of introducing
the fad, which was followed by half a
score of summer girls, who appeared
to enjoy the sensation which they pro.
duced.
One girl. who refused her name
and carried of her charge in a hurry
20 dodge photographers, met with
mishap when a big wave toppled her
and the bear over in the surf and dis
Rusted llfeguards were compelled to
rescue" the bear to plaeSte his ex.
cited mistress, who burst into tears
when her treasure foated on top OF q
big breaker
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-08-12
Son OF Lord Leitrim Said to Have
Served as Stoker on Steamer.

New York-Accordlng TO Engineer
Dobson of the steamer ST. Louis, the
titled Englishman who recently left
his home and a life of ease to make
his own way in the world and who
started his career Of labor by securing
employment on the steamer ST. Louis
as a stoker, is Lord Francis Patrick
Clements, the 22-year.old son of the
late earl of Leitrim The young man
in carrying out his purpose, 1t is said,
renounced his position as heir pre-
sumptive to the earldom and has also
sacrificed the 100000 year income
that goes with the title. The family
has made every effort since the young
nobleman left the family estate at
Mulroy County Donegal. Ireland. a
month ago, TO induce him to abandon
his purpose, but in vain, He is now
somewhere in this country earning his
bread
Engineer Dobson describes the
young nobleman as being OF good
stature and strong build. When he
was hired as a stoker under the name
OF Sloane his real identity was un.
known. On the first day out he was
almost overcome by the hard shovel.
ing. but after the first day he was as
able as any of the other men to per.
form his work
He landed in New York with eight
dollars in his pocket-his wages Tor
the trip-the clothes on his back and
hardened hands. What his plans we're
he told no one on board, except 10
say that he intended to get work In
New York.
Clements preserved his incognito
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-08-12

Buys Motor Car as He Buys a Hat.
It's nice to be able to buy an auto
mobile as you would hat. Some peo.
pie will tell you that it is impossible,
that there are none ready for imme-
dlate delivery. Yet according to first
rate authority an American in Paris
walked into an agency and looked
about him with the following result
That's a well-appearing Mercedes.
45-horse power?'
Yes, sir"
Whats the price?"
"Thirty-fiYe thousand francs"
Good machine? Works well?"
Yes, sir"
accept my check for it2"
Yes, sir"
Sure it's a real good Mercedes?"
"None better"
Very well, I'll take It, I'll make
out the check now"
And he did
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-08-12
KEEP YOUR EYE ON AMERICANS
Don't Let Them Get Penn's Body,
Writes English Divine In Panic.

London.-Some notion Of the fear
of American enterprise entertained in
certain quarters may be judged from
the following amazing letter written
by DR., Rendel Harris, one OF the most
distinguished nonconformist dlvines,
to the London Young Free Church
mems league on the occasion of the
annual pilgrimage to Penn's and Mil
tons country at Jordan and Chalfont,
st. Giles, Buckinghamshire. He says:
BE careful not to let the Ameri-
cans do any damage If they come with
you, for they have plots laid to un-
earth William Penn and exhibit him
as relic Of Philadelphia. This can
not be permitted. They will also want
to cart away the house at Chalfont.
where Ellwood tried to teach Milton
the doctrines of paradise regained.
Don: let the Americans carry that
house CT. II ought to be government
property. will buy 1t myself pres
emily and present II to the Free
Church council"
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-08-12
Iowa Graduate Appointed Director Of
Agriculture for Country.

Ames. Ia.-With a farm diploma"
in his pocket, A. Il. Parr has Just left
the Iowa State Agricultural college
here to accept appointment by the
British government as director of as
riculture and animal husbandry in
British India, with headquarters at
Calcutta.
For its education in agricultural
lines Mr.. Parr is to be paid a salary
of $4,000 a year for ten years and
then he will draw pension for life Of
$4,000 a year. His position will re-
quire the best. Under his supervision
will be 80 experiment stations and he
will be expected to advance his new
field notably in soil products.
The selection of Mr. Parr from this
years class is perhaps the most con-
spicuous honor which has come to the
institution during the year, but yet
graduates from Ames are being
sought by every state in the union
and by several foreign states. Some
of the young men have already made
their plans to serve at the head of
departments in state agricultural col
leges or to take charge of experiment
stations. which are becoming so i'm
portant in the activities of the states.
Iowa leads in excellence of training
in animal husbandry and soil culture.
and II is the good seed" and good
brSed" gospel which this institution Is
preaching throughout the state, by
means OF special train jaunts and
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-08-12
Method in Their Mud.

The Farmer-Stuck in the mud,
hey? Hope ye git out all right, but
want to tell ye right now that we
have poorer roads in this here county
than In any seven states.
The motorist (sarcastioally)-You
certainly ought to be proud OF them.
The farmer-An' you bet We are!
Aytymobiles are almost as Sc srce as
yeller fever muskeeters round these
parts.-Puck.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-08-12
TO TEACH INDIA FARMING

visits to farmers Institutes, that is
keeping Iowa in the front rank of
food producers.
Mr.. Parr has left for England.
where he will visit his parents before
taking up his work in British India.
His father is a leading farmer in Ash
ley, Staffordshire, England.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-08-12
GIVES UP HIS TITLE TO WORK

all the way across. It was not until
the ship returned to Southampton
that the stokers through inquiries
made by his relatives learned that
they had been working side by side
with a prospective earl.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
WILLIAMSBURG.

Miss Nellie Dickinson is teaching school
in West Dummerston.
Ed Timson Of Boston is visiting his
brother, \. L. Timson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Hemphin Of Deer
field were at \. L. Timson's last week
1t is expected that Presiding Elder
w. 5. Smithers will preach Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. G. E. Webster Of North Hoosick
Is guest OF her daughter. Mrs. p. c.
Thayer.
w. E. Wheeler has killed his horse
which was very old and has bought a
new one.
Mrs Horace Ais is visiting in Brattle-
boro. Mrs. Sylvester Sparks is keeping
house during her absence.
Misses Virginia and Jessie Cole Of
Whitman, Mass, are spending their va
cation at their uncle's. G. r. Temples
Mrs ]. Z. McCarty went to New York
Monday after spending her vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. ]. Pierce
Mr.. and Mrs E S. Putnam and C. c.
Cooley are attending the national Grand
Army meeting in Saratoga this week.
Aaron c. White returned to Barre
Monday, accompanied by Miss Marion
sherman, who will enter Goddard semi
nary.
There win be dance at schoolhouse
hall Friday evening, Sept. 20. The local
orchestra will be assisted by Miss Cole.
cornetist, Of Whitman, Mass.
We are glad to say that Mrs. G. r
Lamb is visiting her friends here. At
the time of sending in items last week
we were not aware OF the fact, so only
mentioned Mr.. Lamb.
Miss Stella Morse found upon entering
Leland and Gray seminary in Towns
bend that her high school work had
hDln a HI ~ 20
could enter the second year class in
all but one study.
Frank Dickinson of Putney has been in
town several days with a motor cycle
and furnished amusement for both young
and old. One business man spent good
part OF Monday afternoon trying to learn
to manipulate the machine.
Mr.. Fleetwood, who has been attending
school at Mount Hermon some time,
and whose home is in Northern Ohio. was
visitor at a. NJ. Merrfeld's over sun
day. He expects to take up Y. NJ c. A.
work at Fall River, Mass, this fall.
Much interest is being manifested in
dog trial which will be heard at New
fame at this term of court. One wit
ness has been summoned from New
York state and enough money has been
spent to buy ten dogs. yet neither side
is satisfied.
Presiding Elder w, S. Smthers will
preach in the Methodist church sun
day morning. In the evening Mrs. p. 4.
Thayer, who was a delegate TO the state
Epworth league convention in Barre. win
give report of that convention after
the regular meeting.
Rev. o. e. Newton has gone to Lowell.
this state to attend a service in memory
OF young man who died recently in
China He was sent there about 1S
months ago by the Standard OIL COM
pany to take charge of their business.
AS he died from smallpox his body
could not be brought here. Mr. Newton
VIII be away over Sunday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
Remarkable Increase In Saw
ings Bank DEPOSITS

The Island Pond Herald, in COM
menting on the remarkable growth OF
deposits in the Hyde Park Savings Bank
brings out several good reasons for this
growth 1t says:
\ special feature Of this institution is
that IL gives local patrons the preference,
its loans are in Vermont. Thus IT has
not only advanced public interest, but has
done a safe and prosperous business
since its institution, eighteen years ago.
The assets only last week passed the mil
lion dollar mark and. we repeat, not a
single cent OF 1t invested out OF Vermont
In addition to this il has never lost a
dollar on a poor note. The progressive
increase OF deposits year after year has
been remarkable. This condition Of
things must be satisfactory in the ex-
IRENE TO the energetic president who is
recognized as synonym of honest square
dealing, who possesses the practical
qualities essential to success in all his
undertakings, and withal is a liberal
minded citizen, ever interested in village
town and state improvement. We write
from knowledge and personal observation.
This bank pays per cent compounded
semi-annually on deposits of 500 or
more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
DSBORO.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Robinson attend
ed the Manchester fair this week.
Mrs. Jessie Moore and daughter, Susie.
nave gone to Londonderry.
Mrs. Hattie Manley and little daugh-
ter OF Brooklyn are visiting Mrs Man
leys parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer Rob-
inson.
Mr.. and Mrs II. F. Bent and sons. who
nave spent the past four weeks at C w.
Martins have returned TO their home
Mr.. and Mrs c. W. Martin went to
Brattleboro last Thursday to attend the
funeral Of b. F. Hoyt.
Mrs. G. Miller and sister. Miss Bean.
who have been boarding at the hotel,
have returned TO Springfield. Mass.
The Misses Hazel and Gertie Howard.
VINO are attending school in Townshend.
spent Sunday at home
Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Howard spent Sun
day In Jacksonville to visit a brother OF
Mrs. Howard, Mr.. Sheldon of New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
NEWFANE.

Mrs. J. d. Pierce and Mr. Hamlln have
opened their houses for boarders during
this fall term Of court
At the opening of court the petit Jurors
were all present except one, but two have
been excused for good reasons.
The friends of Mrs James Underwood
are rejoiced to hear favorable news from
her and are hoping for her speedy re-
Covcry.
Amasa Grout. now of Wilmington join
ed his wife and daughter in Newfane Sat
urday and received a hearty welcome
from his many old-time friends
Mrs. Albert w. Pratt and son, Robert,
started Monday morning for Boston
Mrs. Goodnow will remain several weeks
longer before returning to her Boston
home.
One Of the boarders at Davidson Naples
reports that he saw the comet at an early
nour this week and as he has been sworn
to tell the truth it is to be presumed that
he may be believed.
After a busy summer and Just before
the opening of court, Mr.. and Mrs. Smiley
of the Newfane Inn made a short visit to
the northern part of the state, leaving
In charge Mr. Stockwell, a former helper
In the inn. They returned Friday night
and were ready for court boarders on
Tuesday.
are taking unique vacation by shutting
up their home for a week or more and
spending the time with her daughter Mrs
Benedict in her country residence The
change is as restful as though taking "A
long journey from home and renders the
continued stay of Mrs. Benedict more
delightful.
Several representatives. of the Grand
Army left Newfane Monday morning to
attend the national encampment at Sara
toga, including Mr.. and Mrs. l.. W. Bush,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bush and II. A.
Carpenter. Mrs. Carpenter went with the
party until their ways divided, she having
planned 10 visit their youngest daughter,
Mrs Angie Bradeen, who lives in Boston.
Among the visitors in town who started
away Monday morning were Mr. and Mrs.
{. a. Parker, who had been visiting at
Arthur Harvey's, Miss Pearl Gov OF
Honkers, n. Y, who had been spending
a few days with the family Of her uncle,
Ellery Chase; also Gilbert Batchelder
who will spend short time in Masya-
chusetts before going to Cuba. Mrs.
Batchelder will continue her visit in New
fame a short time longer
Notwithstanding predictions to the con-
trary, the repairs on the court house
were finished in due season, the upper
rooms being entirely completed and only
the few finishing touches of the painters
remained TO be done in the lower rooms
Much credit belongs to Russell w Blood
of Townshend, who had the work in
charge. also to the carpenters who assist
ed him, \. \. Blood of Townshend and
Icon Whitney and Fred Underwood. both
of Newfane. The painting and papering.
which has added so much OF beauty to
the house, has been in charge of Hertz
berg Brothers Of Brattleboro. who have
been assisted by other skilled workmen
from Brattleboro. J. g. Follett of
Townshend had charge of the masonry
work in the foundation and William Pent-
land of Brattleboro Of the plumbing. The
handsome steel ceiling in all the principal
rooms is much admired by everyone and
all speak words of approval concerning
the entire work which has been under the
supervision Of Judge Pier
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
WEST WARDS6oRo.

Miss Ethel Eddy has returned to her
school In Oneonta, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs r. II. Wilder have gope
nome also most of the summer boarders.
The ladies' social circle will meet Thurs-
day afternoon, the 18th, in the church
vestry
Several from here. including Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. L. Rice, attended the meeting at
Bencasson.
Mrs. S. L. Rice is at home after n long
Visit In Brattleboro She also visited Mrs,
Jessie Sibley in Rowe, Mass.
Roy Lyman and family of Greenfield and
MI Hawkins and Miss Fanny TAYLOR of
East Arlington visited recently at w. r
Lymans "
The collection next Sunday morning will
De In the nature of a thank Offering for
Kew. h. II. Eddy, in recognition of his
work here in August.
During the severe thunder shower NJ tbo
evening or Sept. some of the telephone
fuses We're burned out. and 1t is supposed
that a helter belonging to Charles BOYD
was Killed by lightning, as it was found
dead in the pasture.
Rev. w. S. Boardman, Mrs A. e. WAITE
and +. a. Perry attended the Baptists'
meetings in West Brattleboro last week
Ihey report that they were royalty enter
lalhed and that the meeting was one of
the best Notwithstanding frequent show
efs' Each gave little talk at the Sunday
evening meeting, so that those who re-
NAMED at home might have some of the
good cheer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Rev. and Mrs. E. c. Clark are spending
few days in Randolph
>. j. Shanbacker and son. Frank. re-
turned Monday to Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs, G. b. Lamb of Deer
neld, Mass, visited at l.. c. Powers's
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H, E. Packard and son.
Ralph are visiting in Townshend and
Saxtons River.
Bert Williams, who was housed sew
eral weeks with a cut in his foot. is able
to be out again.
Mrs. Casey came Wednesday from
Brattleboro to spend few days with her
husband, Will Casey
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Bruce will spend
a week in Saratoga during the encamp-
ment of the veterans.
Mrs. Dole, children and maid returned
this week to Lawrence, Mass, having
spent nine weeks at Fernbank.
Cecil Stratton has returned to Sufield.
Conn., after weeks visit with his pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs, A. V. Stratton
James p. Bruce has bought the house
formerly owned by Mrs. Zina Goodell of
into it.
Mrs A. V. stratton will spend two
weeks visiting in Keene, n. II, Spring.
field and Agawam, Mass, and Sufield
Conn.
Mrs Herman Osgood and daughter,
Pauline, of Derry, N. H., are the guests
OF Mrs. Osgood's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
S. c. Shepard.
W. A. Wheeler Of Rutland, Mass, was
the guest of C. E. Brown Wednesday
night. Mr.. Wheeler is superintendent
of visitation of the Lyman school of
Westboro, Mass
Mrs. Alice Morse, who visited during
the summer with hen sister, Mrs. w. A.
Brooks, has returned to Bristol, Tenn,
to remain there through the fall and
winter with her daughter, Mrs. Morgan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
GUlLFoRD CENTRE.

Creon Miner spent several days in Hins-
dale
Will Parker of Dover visited at John
Clark's this week.
Miss Nellie Miner of Greenfield was at
home over Sunday.
Frank Wharf and lady friend are at
r. w. Akeleys this week.
The ladies circle will meet in their
rooms Thursday at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Park Shearer, who was at F. L.
Wellmans several weeks, returned to
Brattleboro Saturday.
Mrs. NJ. A Barney came Saturday to
F. L. Wellmans for a stay of several
weeks.
Fred Taft had a COW which had become
wild; it was caught by Arthur Nelson's
dogs Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ Bennett and Miss
Higgate of Philadelphia are spending this
week at Dana Towards.
Miss Julia Dolan, trained nurse of
Great harrington, Mass, is spending a
few days with Mrs. Hubert Stebbins.
Jason Baker, whose leg was broken
about two weeks ago at F. f. Thayer's,
was able to go 20 his home Tuesday.
Mrs. Chester Clark and grandson of
Halifax, who spent two weeks with Mrs.
Minnie Clark, returned to their home
Monday.
The program for the Grange meeting
Saturday evening will be in charge of the
master and chaplain. 1t is hoped there
will be large attendance.
Nelson King of Springfield, Mass, who
had been visiting at B. A. Whittemore's,
went Wednesday to Greenfield, where he
has position in the power house.
The following schools began Monday:
No. l, May DeWolf, teacher; No. q Mrs
S. NJ. Bullock; No. 8, Mrs. Flora Clary;
No. 6, Mabelle Goodenough No. 49, Flor
ence Holden.
There will be preaching in the Uni
versalist church Sunday at p. m, Rev.
Delmar E. Trout, pastor Sunday school
will be held at o'clock All are cordially
invited to attend.
Miss Abbie Prouty, who spent the sum-
mer with her parents, leaves this week
for Allegheny, Pa, where she is to be
head of the middle school in the Ale
gheny preparatory schools.
Clarence Wellman, 6, son of F. L.
Wellman, was taken to DIR. Lynch's hos
pital Wednesday for treatment. He has
been i'll about six weeks 1t has finally
been decided that his hip is dislocated,
and 1t is hoped that the hospital treat
ment will restore him to health. Mrs.
Wellman accompanied him and will stay
until he is sufficiently recovered to re-
turn home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
Fair Railroad Completed.

The new railroad from White River
Junctioh 10 the state fair grounds is COM
pleted and the accommodations will he
ample to handle the largest OF crowds.
The handsome sterling silver cups TO be
onered as prizes in the horse department
nave arrived and are now on exhibition
at White River Junction.
During the three days of the fair.
tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Oct.
l, and 3, Deputy Sheriff Spafford of
Windsor county will have charge of
the grounds with large corps of
assistants.
Secre AIRY Fred L. Davis has closed a
contract with the Montpelier Military
band to furnish the music during the
fair thus assuring the crowds a musical
treat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Stone has returned from a visit in
Concord.
Hugh Wilder is attending Burr & Bur-
ton seminary.
Lawrence Leonard has returned to his
school at Mt. Hermon.
+. NJ. Leonard and Hannum spent sew
eral days in Boston last week.
Clara Marden returned to her school in
Manchester the first OF the week.
Preparations are being made for the
dance to be held at Union hall Sept 10.
Mrs. Abbie Newell died at her home in
this village Tuesday forenoon of heart
disease. She Is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Warner Of Landgrove. Funeral SER
vices were held Thursday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
WEST GUILFORD.

The last of R. b. Thomas's boarders re-
turned home this week
Buell. Robb is spending his vacation
at the home of his father. Isaac Robb sr.
School in district No. l began Monday
with Miss DeWolf Of Halifax as teacher.
Mrs Austin Nichols and three children
returned to their home in Brattleboro
Sunday after spending a week at her
fathers, c. H. Shepardsons
Mrs Fannie Streeter and two children
of Springfield, Mass, returned to their
home last week after spending two
months with Mrs. Streeter's mother, Mrs.
Minerva Bliss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
WARDSBoRo CENTRE.

F. II. Dexter went to Newfane Tuesday
TO serve as juror.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. C. Johnson went last
week to Gardner, Mass, for a visit. Mrs.
Johnson's former home was in that place.
Mrs T. w. Plimpton and children spent
Few days with her father, E. c. Wilder.
Deiore going to Brattleboro to live Mr..
Wilder was i'll with the prevailing maIadv
during their stay, which interfered some
what with the pleasure Of the. visit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
GREEN RIVER.

Mrs. S. ]. Cutting and Lula Ward visit
ed in town Friday.
School began Monday with Miss Mabel
GOodenough as teacher.
Mrs. George Pond is in Putney caring
for her sister, who Is very sick.
Mrs. Sarah Franklin and son, Archie, of
Gill, John Thompson and Edwin Canedy of
Greenfield were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. d. NJ. Thompson Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
WEST HALIFAX.

Rev. and Mrs. L. w. Brigham of
Chicago are visiting in town.
Charles Clark has completed his new
dam.
Leland Cook has gone to Brattleboro
TO work in a store.
John Winn and A A. Hill are attend
ing the national Grand Army encamp-
ment in Saratoga.
Pomona Grange met with the local
Grange Wednesday. Although the day
was stormy there was a good attendance,
Oranges from other towns being we'll
represented, and all enjoyed the occas-
ion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-13
WEsT ToWNsAEMn-

Mrs. Charles Stratton has been enter
tanning two friends from Athol.
Atwell Farwcll is very III. His sister.
Mrs Lydia Fullerton, is with him.
Mrs. A. L. Martin has been spending
several days visiting her sister in Bel
lows Falls
Mrs. benjamin Burroughs has return
ca IRON visit to Enfield. Mass, ac-
companied by her brother, W. W. Hanks.
Ora Howe is housed from being in
jured by rail falling on him while at
work on the railroad.