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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15

There is plenty of room for life in
surance agents for Of the insurable in
this country only about one-eighth
have taken out policies.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15

Trained elephants are among the at
fractions at the Vermont county fairs,
and the stunts they do in front of the
grand stands interest and amuse the
farmers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15

Mr.. Hartman did not have his two
million abode quite done. but now he
sleeps in lilies. Mans dreams are
often disturbed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15

The closing resorts of New Eng
land tell us that the summer of 1909
has played it's engagements If it did
close without an encore.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15
Delivered 10 Any Part Of Norwich

the Ale that is acknowledged to be the
best on the market - HANLEv'S
PEERLESS. A telephone order will
receive prompt attention.
o. J. MCCORMICK, 30 Franklin St.
rnay2Sd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15

The seventeen-year locusts always
have a flaming red w on their backs,
and this is why the superstitious think
their appearance stands for War.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15

Nature is arraying herself in her
reds, yellows and russets, and in a
few weeks New England's hills will
be enhaloed with beauty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15

Portland the other day received 90.
900 live Holsters in two hours, which
makes it the great New England de-
pot for these crustaceans.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15
WHY

The Springfield Republican makes
a thorough review of the case against
Or. Cook and answers in detail each
of the specifications. 1t does not,
however. explain one thing that
counts seriously with doubters of his
claim-namely, why he spent Is
months somewhere after finding the
pole before reporting it to the world,
when, naturally, a man proud Of his
achievement would have made every
effort TO make his report as soon as
pcssible.-Waterbury American.
The difference in the equipment and
temperament Of the men answers for
this very well. DR.. Cook had no steam
vessel at his command to bring him
home; then he appears to lack the
sensational qualities OF Peary. He is
not blackening the repute OF his broth
err in the name Of fame. and since he
thought Fate had swallowed up DR.
Cook he seized his belongings. The
difference in the style and character
of the two men is clearly shown in
their difference in time in heraldins
to the world that Il am it,"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15

II this discovery Of the North pole
is no more of a myth than Santa
Claus, what do we carei
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15

Knicker-What becomes of the
chauffeurs friends? Bocker-They
are generally killed with kindness
n. Y Sun.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15

.'Umi'' he agreed.
Then you will put them under
your piiiow, with the wedding cake,
and draw one out each morning; the
last one
Il understand he replied. THE
last is the fated one But / cannot
think of six names. One is so indelibly
stamped on my heart that
"Oh. l will see to that" she inter-
dupted eayly. They must be written
by someone else, you know-someone
not interested"
aOh." he said, very humbly. But
as he watched her he came to the con-
clusion that it was not such a bore,
after all, this idea of tying up we'd
ding cake in boxes, when he saw the
best man peer into the half-Hgnted
corner of the piazza and then retire.
There is one thing / forgot" she
was saving. "You must destroy each
slip as it is drawn out, and only the
lasr one is read
'Humph! Rather strict, isn't 1t? 1t
would give fellow some satisfaction
to know whom he had escaped"
"Oh but the charm won't work I'M
less you dol You must promise me-
she said imperatively.
Il promise he said, but soon inter-
rupted the writing again; you will
put your own name down, won't you? y
shall II" she asked rather doubt
fully.
"Well. of counsel" And though the
light was dim she. saw something in
his eyes that made her add hastily:
"Oh. verw WELL since it is by re-
quest"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-09-15

On the eighth day after that she re-
ceived a telegram: Your name is the
seventh. Has the charm worked?"
And it was not till their honeymoon
was at the full that she told him
with her face hidden against his coat
that each slip of paper had written
on it the same name, and there had
been no blank.-Boston Post.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21
Beating the Boobies
By JOHN IRVING DAY
In the Realm, Of High and LosU Finance

big play from the board of trade men
and other big bugs. They never turn
an eyelash at a $4,000 bet. There's a
telephone booth right here in the
saloon where our friend Brown can call
me up. We are just in time for the
fifth race at Los Angeles. My friend
Brown is going to call me up here as
soon as he gets the result from there
and then we'll hurry upstairs and get
a bet down.
"Just so we'll be certain everything
will 60 through all right, we'll only
make a hundred dollar bet today, and
then if it is o. K. we can pick out a
race tomorrow to make our killing in.
After that, there's nothing to hinder us
from taking in some of the other rooms
and we ought to be able to clean up a
hundred thousand dollars apiece with
out anyone getting on to our game"
No such thing as a conscientious
scruple occurred to Herr Oberman as
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

you must have gotten those names IN
the wrong order"
II tidn't, tidn't," moaned Oberman.
I'm ruined!"
Herr Oberman wiped his perspiring
brow and fat neck, too dazed to speak.
He did, however, hear what Danny
said, and took bit of fresh courage.
The two waited for ten minutes, after
which time the operator announced
that the finish of the fourth race at
Los Angeles was o. K, and Danny
dragged the professor downstairs and
to the bar. Before they had taken
their drink Jack Cleland, alias Brown
of the Western Union, hurriedly en-
tered the bar.
"Give me my part of the money,
quick!" he demanded.
my heavens, man, what have you
done?" exploded Danny. The horses
didn't finish as you gave them to the
professor" And then he explained
that the horse they had played to win
had run second.
why, you fat-headed Dutchman,
ought to break your head." was the in
dignant response of Cleland as he
glowered at the still dazed Oberman.
Serves me right for doing business
with fat-headed Dutch fiddler
But" broke in Danny, Let's buck
up. Well have another chance at it
tomorrow and I'll take down the
names, so there won't be such mis-
take. Don't be too hard on our friend.
He was probably excited"
'To-morrow, hell" growled the
pseudo Western Union man. THE peo-
pie in the Office heard ME telephoning
you and got on to me holding back the
returns and I've just been fired. I'll
never be able to get another Western
Union job"
Mine Gott!" groaned the professor,
as he sunk into chair beside beer
stained table.
And there Danny Roberts and Jack
| Cleland left him alone in his grief. BY
this time there was not a soul left in
the supposed pool room. Even the fake
wires had been torn out and tie place
was deserted
Copyright 1909, by w. G. Chapman.)
Copyright in Great Brittany
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

but three o'clock in the afternoon, but
Herr Oberman had arrived at the time
when he could make his choice of
hours for his pupils. It was none too
cordial a greeting he gave Danny Rob-
berts, who rushed in excitedly right at
his closing hour.
1--WE got it," whispered Danny, ex-
citedly. rs there anyone here that
can hear u.s."
"No. What is it," inquired the pro-
fessor, becoming interested.
Don't ask me now. haven't got
time to explain. Get your hat and
come with me. We must hurry"
The excitement of Danny was con-
tagious, and before he knew it Herr
Professor was in the elevator and
speeding towards the street. Once on
the Sidewalk, Danny rushed his fat
friend dow% Michigan and over across
Jackson boulevard to Che Western
Union building. There he almost
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

he glowed all over in anticipation OF
such wealth easily acquired from the
pool room men. He thought this about
the cleverest scheme he had ever
heard of and so expressed himself with
much show of enthusiasm. The two
conspirators had just finished drink
when the telephone bell rang and, ex-
planning to the bartender that he was
expecting call, Danny rushed into the
booth before anyone else could beat
him to it.
Hello! Yes; this is me. You say it's
M. M. All right, everything's o. K.
here"
Danny hung up the receiver and, mo-
tioning for the professor, he mounted
to carefully guarded room in the rear
of the rickety oldtime building. Herr
Oberman saw that the place was fire.
quented by much smaller though a
more select crowd of patrons than the
ordinary pool room. Danny whispered
to him that Military Man was the horse
in the fifth race, but that the odds
were only even money. He rendered a
hundred dollar bill to prosperous
looking person to bet on the horse in
the fifth race at Los Angeles.
The operator called off the descrip-
,, ton of the running of the race from
start to finish, and Military Man was
not heard from until the stretch was
reached; then he was making one of
his famous home stretch runs, and as
was expected by Danny and the pro
fessor, Military Man was announced as
the winner.
That night Danny Roberts reported
still further progress to Doc Floyd
and Jack Cleland. He had parted with
Herr Oberman with the understanding
that they were to meet at the lunch
hour on the morrow and pick out a
| race that gave promise of paying big
odds for the winner. Accordingly the
appointment was kept and the fourth
race on the Los Angeles track was
selected as the one giving greatest
promises to the conspirators.
Danny was waiting outside the little
saloon on the side street, over which
was the fake pool room fitted out by
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

showed the astonished German into an
other elevator. At the second floor of
the building man in shirt sleeves,
with pencil resting behind his ear in
business fashion, got into the same
car. The shirt-sleeved and hatless per-
son got off the car at top floor, where
Danny and the professor also left it.
With warning gesture. the shirt
sleeved and hatless one motioned the
other two to a distant corner of the
hall. There he was introduced to the
professor by Danny as an old friend
who had charge of the racing wires
over which the odds and results on all
races were transmitted to the pool
rooms throughout the middle west.
us it all right?" whispered the
breathless Danny.
"As right as a compass. Does your
friend understand that I'm to get half
of the winnings?"
"No, haven't had time to explain to
him yet. know he's all right,
though"
The flattered professor beamed at
Danny's enthusiastic words of indOrse-
ment, and then it was explained to
him that Mr.. Brown, the Western
Union race wire manager, could with
hold the result of each race after it
came in until he had telephoned Danny
and given him time to get down good
bet in the pool room before they knew
that the race was off. Danny promised
to explain matters more fully to the be-
fuddled professor on their way to the
pool room. AS soon as they had taken
leave of the fictitious Manager Brown,
the latter walked downstairs to the
second floor where he had left boy
holding his hat and coat, and donning
these he was out and away from the
building five minutes behind Danny
and the professor.
And now," said Danny to the by
this time thoroughly bewildered Herr
Oberman, when they had reached a
quiet little saloon on a side street, I'll
show you how we are going to get even
with the bookmakers. We want to
make a good thorough test of the
scheme before we make any big bets.
There's a pool room over this saloon
where they don't have anything but
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

Doc Floyd and Jack Cleland, when
Herr Oberman, putting from the exer-
ton Of brisk walk. arrived in due
time at the rendezvous.
There, you answer the phone this
time, and be sure you get the resulte
right" said Danny when the telephone
bell jingled.
Still trembling with excitement, Herr
Oberman grasped the receiver and was
Informed that Mr.. Brown was talking.
He wrote down the names of three
horses: Wild Cat, first; Sweet Alice,
second, and Romeo. third.
All right, you bet your $4,000 on
Wild Cat, and I'll play Sweet Alice for
a place." instructed Danny, when the
professor had showed the names he
had carefully penciled on the back of
an envelope.
Why prolong the agony?
A moment after the wagers had been
recorded the telegraph sounder began
business-like clicking. The operator
announced in low tones that the race
was off. The bettors crowded close to
hear the calling of the description of
the race. The three horses as given
Herr Oberman were all prominent in
the running throughout.
And then-"ROmeo wins!"
What" shrieked the professor.
wild Cat, second"
HE'LL" shouted Danny.
Sweet Alice, third" continued the
operator in low, sing-song tones.
''Whipsawed, or I'm a goat" NUT
tered Danny, as he pulled the almost
fainting Herr Oberman to one side.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21
and 100 at $500 per acre.

homestead ana lou at $5.UO per acre.
"A vast rich country and a contented pros-
porous people. "-Extvaet from eo,yestona<nes
V a National Editor. avhose Sfsit to Wfster~
Canada. in august. 1908. sVas an instiyatioS.
Many have paid the entire cost of theis
farms and had balance of from $1,000 to
$4,000 per acre as a result of one crop.
Spring wheat, winter wheat, oats, barley,
flax and peas are the principal crops, while
the wild grasses bring to perfection the
best cattle that have ever been sold on
the Chicago market.
Splendid climate, schools and churches
In all localities. Railways touch most Of
the settled districts, and prices for produce
are always good. Lands may also be pur.
chased from railway and land companies
For pamphlets, maps and information re-
garding low railway rates, apply to Superin-
tendent oflmmigration, Ottawa, Canada, or
the authorized Canadian Government Agent:
cHAS. PlLLlN0. Clifford Blk, Grand Forks. n. Dak
I'M. MAC LAcHLAN. Box 626. watertown, S: Dakota3
E. T. HOLMES. 3l5 Jackson Street. St. Paul. Mimi
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21
A CURE FOR FITS.
The Treatment Is to Accomplish
What Science Has Been Strug-
CLING to Attain for Centuries.

The intense interest that has been mani
tested throughout the country by the won.
de1ful cures that are being accomplished
daily by epilepticide still continues. 1t is
really surprising the ~ast number. of peo-
pie who have already been cured of fits
and nervousness. In order that every body
may have a chance to test the medicine,
large trial bottles, valuable literature, His
tory of Epilepsy and testimonials, will be
sent by mail absolutely free to all who
write to the Dr. May Laboratory, 548
Pearl Street, New York City.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21
Her WomanIv Curiosity.

II have put aside enough money"
said the bachelor of 81, Ito make 1t
sure that I shall be decently buried
without expense to the public"
why" asked the maiden who was
verging on IS. do you think you ought
to have decent burial?"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

WE PAY Toilets. FOR COW HIDES
and high price for furs. Sell traps cheap
N. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, Mimi
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21
Use Aljen's Eoot.EaS0.

It is the only cure for Swollen, Smart
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Cures while you walk. At all Drug
gists and Shoe Stores, Csc. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

The world may owe you a living,
young man, but by the time you col
lect it you will be ready to give the
undertaken job.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

Doesn't Entertain.
did you say he was lecturer and
entertainer?"
mo: I merely said he was q leo
turer."
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

To have more of Health and more of
Life, take Garfield Tea! This Natural laxa-
tive regulates liver, kidneys, stomach . and md
blood and eradicates disease.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

In case of accident, cuts, wounds,
burns, scalds, sprains, bruises, etc, moth
ing will so quickly take away all pain
and soreness as Hamlins Wizard Oil.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

The man who is full. usually carries
pocket which IL empty.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

that is always telling others how to
do them,
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums reduces IN
dsmmaton, aays pain, cures wind collie Csc bottle
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

Linguistic Resources.
IL this story you are telling me Of
hill-climbing, true one?"
Eyes. it is on the level"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

SHIP VEAL POULTRY BUTTER EGGS
to G. l.. Bradley, Minneapolis. MINI.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

ell you, Danny, it's hard
1y worth the candle. The
police are keeping a close
watch on pool rooms and
are liable to nab the
whole bunch before you
could turn a trick" Doc
Floyd, master mind of the
High Rollers club, was
uttering words of wisdom
to Danny Roberts, player
of juvenile roles IA the
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

Stealing away from bad company 10
justifable larceny.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

The man who separates people from
their coin will be remembered long
time after the undertaken plants him.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21
A Domestic Eye Remedy

Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Laws.
Wins Friends Wherever Used. Ask Drug
gists for Murine Eye Remedy. Try Mu-
rine in Your Eyes. You Will Like Murine.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21
Pettit's Eye Salve for Csc

relieves tired, overworked eyes, stops eye
aches, congested, inhamed or sore eyes. AL
druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21

Giving means self-enrichment ,
we'll as self-sacrifice.-Woolley.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-04-21
Western Canada
MORE BIG CROPS IN 1908

Another $4,000 set.
tiers from the United
States. New dis
tricts opened for set-
Element. 800 acres
ofland to each set.
tler.-160 fr 60
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-11
ORANGE

Mrs. Sarah Collins lost a good horse
recently.
Winfield Mills was in New Hamp-
shire last week on business.
Mrs r, r. Beard has gone to Barre
City to spend few weeks.
Mrs Charles Emerson went to Mary
Fletcher hospital, Burlington, Monday
Mrs. Warner OF Washington spent Sa,.
urday and Sunday with friends in town
Mrs. George Tillotson and Miss Cora
Kennedy were in Barre and Montpelier
Tuesday.
Earl Clement and his sister Stella
were the guests Of Herbert Hutchins at
East Barre Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Adams, Mrs. Al
mira Curtis and Roddie Peake of Barre
spent Sunday with. friends in town.
Ray TilIotson, Mrs. Flora Lord and
Miss Rosa Bison attended the musical
convention at East Montpelier last Fri
day evening.
The auditors win meet at town hall,
Monday, Feb 18th, to settle with town
officers. The board Of civil authority
also meets at the same place on the
18th.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-11
SIZES AND SONS.

One Of the oldest attorneys OF Yer
mont ls 81. X. Fowler OF Manchester.
who at the age of ninety-one still car.
ries ON an active practice.
Representative Nehemiah ID. Sperry
of Connecticut is the Oldest man In
the house Of representatives He viii
be eighty-one years old in July
Pr-usin schimian. although ninety
bne years old. is still an active under
taker in Milwaukee. Wis He arises
at 8 every morning and attends mass.
DR.. james A. Craig. professor OF
Semitic languages at Ann Arbor, Mich,
invented a system OF shorthand when
a student at McGin university. He
has used II constantly for thirty years.
Richard A. Ballinger OF Seattle, who
Is mentioned for the position Of secre-
tary OF the interior in President Taft's
cabinet, Is about ffty years Of age and
a lawyer by profession. He has served
as county judge. as mayor Of Seattle
and as a commissioner of the general
land ONCE.
There are two millionaires in che
great and general court Of Massachu-
sets epresentativ Frank Curtis OF
sheffield, who looks like General Grant,
and Representative Robb De Peyster
Tytus Of Tyringham, who is an Egyp-
tologist and uncovered the tomb Of
King Amenhotep.
Just before Elihu Root entered tho
Roosevelt cabinet as secretary of state,
says the Hartford Courant. friend
wrote to him. "Why not wait three
years and get the substance instead Of
taking the shadow nowT Mr.. Root
wrote back. Il have always thought
that the opportunity to do something
worth doing was the substance and the
trying TO get something was the shad-
ow.s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-11


w. L. Bliss went to Montpelier Mon
day.
Dan Brown was in Marshheld Tues
day,
George Tebbetts Of Cabot was in town
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Grey went to Bur
lington Friday.
@. O. Bartlett Of Plainaeld was in
town recently.
A. A. Perkins Of Plainneld was in
town Wednesday.
Willard Austin has returned from his
visit TO Plainneld.
Philip brennan has returned from his
visit at Montpelier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton whitcomb went
TO Wolcott last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Meader Of Marsh.
field were in town Sunday
Roy Lamberton Of Marshaeld was in
town on business Tuesday.
Annie Pierce Of Hardwick is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Albert Dwinell.
Mrs. Austin Heath OF South Wood
bury is visiting at Levi Wheeler's.
Mrs. Eta Adams Of Mortified Falls
attended the funeral of Mrs. Hatch,
Little John Bancroft, SON Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Bancroft, is very i'll with pneu-
monia.
Miss Grace Bliss went to East Mont
pelier Thursday to attend the musical
convention.
Mrs Oakley Meader and Mrs. Flora
Whitcomb and son of Marshfeld were in
town Tuesday.
Mrs. Herbert Sawyer OF Sunapec, N.
H., is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Oscar Guernsey.
Miss Marion Leonard visited last week
in Cabot at the home OF her sister, Mrs
Forrest Tebbetts.
Mrs. Albert Dwinell and her daughter,
Mrs. Annie Pierce, went to East Mont.
pelier last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnham of Montpelier
were in town Tuesday TO attend the
funeral TO Mrs. Hatch.
Elmer Brown and daughter, Ruth,
went TO East Montpelier Friday TO at
tend the musical convention.
The funeral of Mrs. Alfred Hatch was
held at the Union church Tuesday. Mrs
Even of South Woodbury. officiated.
The community was much saddened
to heariof the death of Mrs. Albert Hatch
in Burlington hospital Sunday morning.
Arthur Bullock and wife, Mrs. Frank
Marsh, Mrs. c. r. Dwinell, Mrs. Carroll
Lamb and Lillian Dwinell Carrie White,
d. d. Lamb and wife. Ivan Grey and
wife, Forrest Grey, Eden f. Elliot, C.
J. Lamb, Rich Waite were those who
attended the twenty-four district meet
ing held in Cabot Saturday.