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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS.

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Looking Hopefully Forward Sign
of Youthfulness.
New Year resolutions belong to
youth, and the spirit of youth. When
we grow old we are Indifferent to the
succession of years. and they go by
as months without epoch. Woe be
to us when we cease to form new reso-
1utions on the opening of a new
year!" 1t is an indication of old age
when we cease to look hopefully for
ward and to plan meeting the new du-
ties and experiences the coming year
must bring. The man who feels he
cannot advance and grow wiser and
better with years is in an unfortunate
place. AT whatever time in his career
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15

awoke him. He called out in his sleep,
Santa, is that your" Then. waking, he
whispered from under the blankets.
Tommy! Tommy! He's surely coined.
for ] heard his bells aringin'.'
The boys mother, too. had heard the
bells and had crept softly to the win.
dow in time to see six dark figures dis
appear behind a Pile of logs. and in her
heart she blessed the tender-hearted
lumbermen.
Say. boys Old Pete said. as they
turned in for the night Lets take a
day of tomorrow and give the kids a
Merry Christmas" And they >did.-De.
troit Free Press
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15
ROVER.

His last effort was to raise up and
wag his bushy tall when his little
master plaintively called him.
Rover was only a dog-a big
Scotch collie--but he was the idol
OF the Littlest Boys heart. He new
er harmed living thing In all his
short life. He watched his little
master like mother, and when the
Littlest Boys feet carried him
across the street, Rover was sure to
be. alongside. watching to see that no
evil came upon the sturdy youngster.
The iirst we noticed anything
wrong was when Rover tried to drag
himself up on the front porch. 1t
was poison administered by the
hand OF some wretch whose heart
held no regard for little boys or
friendly dogs. It was too late, for
Rover died in agony. although his
bushy tail wagged feebly. and the
sfast.glazingS eyes looked deyotedly
upon the tear-wet face Of the Littlest
Boy who bowed above him
fAn0 uOW q .tAttA0 IVY ~ 0uQCAb hIm'
lessly about calling for his pet. for
the Littlest Boy does not yet under
stand what death is. and as his
plaintive call sounds through the
house we slip outside and think
harsh things OF the heartless wretch
who brought so much sorrow into the
Littlest Boys life.
Some day the Littlest Boy will
realize what death means. and then
he will recall the loss OF his beauti-
full dog companion and he will have
lost faith in mankind.
Some Of these days sorrow will
come into the fife OF the man whose
hand administered poison to Rover.
and when 1t comes we trust It will
be as keen as. the sorrow he brought
into the life Of an innocent little
boy. We may be wrong in our be-
lief, yet we believe that Rover will
show up on the day of fnal account.
ing and his splendid devotion to HIS
little master will weigh heavily in
the balance against the man who
killed him. Commoner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15

She did," said the girl with the
turquoise bossed dog collar, with an
emphatic little nod. "she actually did
declare ! felt SO ashamed Of her that
I didn't know what to do s.
! should think you would have
been." said her friend with the sable
mum. I'd have been mortified to
death II 1t had been friend Of mine,
Il don't see how she could have
helped it myself admitted the girl
with the turquoise bossed dog collar.
She was there when Harry brought
the mistletoe and hung 1t up. And 1t
Isn't thing one would forget. Yes,
she walked deliberately halfway across
the room and stopped there. Willie
called to her. but she needn't have
stopped.
When Willie rushed up she looked
Just as innocent and surprised as could
DC. And when he put his arm around
her she acted as II she thought he
had suddenly gone crazy--as il she
hadn't the faintest idea Of what he
was going to do"
Well. all ! can say is that / am
glad she isn't visiting with me. /
wouldn't care II she was my cousin
She's awfully nice. though, in lots
Of ways" said the girl with the dog
collar. .Of course, in small town
Hike Washington you can't expect so
very much. but 1t isn't as bad as you
might think. really. She's got some
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15
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|CnRISTNAS'
ACROSTI.
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Carollers singing in morning gray.
Holly and ivy in brave array;
Ringing of bells In the tow'r aloft,
incense below and a chanting SOFT,
30 should 1t be on Christmas!
Telling the tale of the Wonderful Child,
Nary. his worshiping Mother mild,
Angels adoring in Heav'n above
Singing their praises OF INFINITE love.
So it should be on Christmas,
Ever should be on Christmas!
Nora Archibald Smith,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15

overland route OF more than fifteen
hundred miles. This distance is Gov.
cred by four.dog team relays. each
let by the government to separate
contractor. The government pays
$4,000 year for carrying the mail
from Unalaklik to Nome. Out OF this
sum the contractor pays carriers and
all expenses.-Our Dumb Animals.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15

Star of the East. that long ago
Brought wise men on their way;
Where. angels singing to and fro,
The Child of Bethlehem lay
Above that Syrian hill afar
Thou shinest out tonight, @ Star!
Star OF the East, the night were dreal
But for the tender grace
That with thy glory comes to cheer
Earth's loneliest, darkest place;
For by that charity we see
Where There is hope>for all and me.
Star of the East. show us the.way
In wisdom undefiled-
10 seek that manager out and lay
Our gifts before the Child
10 bring our hearts and offer them
Unto our King In Bethlehem!
Field.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15
CHRISTMAS HuMoR.

Madge Miss Passay has volunteered
to get up a booth at the Christmas
bazaar and sell kisses. Isn't it awful!
Marjorie Dreadful, my dear! / never
thought that girl had the face to do
it.--Smart Set.
But the love you profess to have
for me-is 1t an 'unselfish loye-a love
so strong that it could even make you
humiliate yourself for my sake?" syl-
vester Carbuncle was hurt. Had this
girl, Leonora Careyhammer, SO soon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15

Papa" said little Petite, adoes
Kriss Kringle bring little boys toys
ahead OF Christmasa" mo. nv son J.
replied the father. why do you ask =.
Il was a wonderin' what them new
toys was l found away back In the loft
behind the trunks. PHILADELPHIA
North American. 40, &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.

We Should Each and All Try 10 Make
the Day Thoroughly Enjoyable.
Because we cannot have the Yule
log and traditional roast pig, shall we
refuse the cheer of anthracite coal and
baked turkey p" asks Florence Hall
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15

Are you going to hang up any mis-
tletoe?"+ +;
No, Pm not. l put some up last
year. and George asked II itwasn't
asparagus" Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15

b. 6. T. \ B. d Y
The New Year.
May Heavens Love
Shine from above
On thee and thine;
Its joys untold
Each day unfold,
And round thee twine:
The coming year
Yield, for thy cheer.
Lies sweetest wine;
Each dawning day
ST. Shed DER thy way
A Light divine Sd
To lead thee ON,
And Heavens Bun.
With smile benign. ],
q Dispel all care,
And passing fair 4
For ever shine!
.G. William ollett,
. 7I
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15

science. 1t lives and breathes now,
and is here at this moment to light
our Christmas fires and swing incense
before our affairs All we need do is
to recognize and adapt It,,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15
chri.tu.,,. rv,

God bless the babies stockingr
All over the land tonight!
God bless the little children
Asleep in the hearthfire's light
May the baby hands be helpful,
Let the baby feet tread sure,
Keep the sweet eyes meet for heaven.
And the soft lips true and pure. 4
God bless the babies stockings
All over the land tonight:
God keep the little children
Asleep In the hearthfre's light.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15

stuyvesant-Goin to turn over Z
new Leaf New Years day, old man?
Schermerhorn-No, going to turn
over the same old leaf Brooklyn IA.
gle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15

Make new resolves mildly. or else, /
protest.
When the time comes to keep them
you run short Of zest.
Chicago Record.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15

Don't give anybody smallpox. Il
isn't an appropriate gift.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15
For the Little Folks
MILKaWEED.

MILKWEED.
Master Milkweed keeps dairy
BY the river side,
And above project his airy
tore-rooms, arched and vide.
Here he stores his creamy cheeses
Soft and smooth as silk,
Thinks he'll find them when he
pleases. q
But this magic milk
Some fine day viii change to fairies
Who. on gauzy. wing,
Flying far, will start new diaries
For another spring:
Sarah J. Day. in the Christian Reg
lister.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-12-15
"A Now STUDY.

Well, could you?" asked mother.
why, no. mamma! never.
thought about It. Mary Jepson offer.
ed to go and see; but Miss Chester
said no. and went right on with the
lesson. Wasn't It funny?''
And she asked Helen Powers, just
after she had recited rule in. mum.
bers, II she met any dogs when she
was coming to school. You know
Helen is dreadfully afraid Of dogs,
and she said she met two. What do
you s'pose. mamma, made her ask
such queer questions right in les
son-time? z"
Il think. mamma said. smilingly,
that she wants you to learn to use
your eyes. 80 as to know what you
see"
DO you thing she'll mark us In 1t
II we don't answer right 2" questioned
Theodore. anxiously.
Il don't know. dear: but II / we're
you Il would try to notice things on
the way to school-and elsewhere.
Then if-she asks you. You will
be ready
In mamma an,i,aa =. -
aHow does the now st,dv como a, qs
ooh ID fnnn,ar snd ,,nn,ar;.
Theodore eippled .Why mamma
Miss chester as,Iad iass,co prnwn
what colorad dress Erannss ps..a
was vaarins ,odssvo,, Lra- sha ,s
monitor In the MINER hall Want
that .raa.o - ssn.s -. ~,
Bettv white guessed q w.s hina.
INF Il WASN'T Il vas browr tr,,nr,ed
with redo,
"Bnt that WASN'T CO ,.rnv 90 .hs
other. onestioni,,s hprst ont sTheodnrs
"Jnst he,oras d,.m,ss,on .ha asLad
Thomas Harvey i, nsi.s poo an shs
10 teacher IN Nnmhar 4 risht .ar ,,.s
the hall from ns-wore her hair n.
q hraid dnun har MOI. ~ .,,,.es -,
ON her head & T,rst he saidr,t ,rrnv
what ~ saw and No tbcmsht ,,,,,s
ME. and then he sa,a eshs v !, ...'i I.
mined nm And the, fnnny mort "a =
that she wears n ahort ana cur,ed
all over her headi# Two - tbrs..oe
~ raised our hands.
= dbl" put IN Theodore
yes. we both did. But Miss Ches-
ter let Julia Coe tell. And Tom said
ne never noticed anybody's hair.
wonder what she'll ask Tomorrow"
,s,,,,s ~ n. 1, 80. = ..oss . go
possible" mother advised them. so
as TO be ready when your turns
come
AS the questioning went on. at
least two OF Miss Chester's pupils
made marked improvement in the
new study. When she called upon
the twins they were able to give cor
rect answers. On the last day Of the
month they came home from school
very happy. Each had been present
ed With pretty pencil and note
book.
miss Chester wants us to put
down In them the things that we
see." explained Theodore.
she says" went on Theodore,
that 1t Is great thing to learn to,
use ones eyes. Emma G. Dowd, in.
Youths Companion.
THE ALASKA ALASKA MAIL Dogs.
Some dogs are better trail follow.
ers tnan others. 90 some are better
leaders. IN blizzard the best OF
them lose the trail, but Invariably
md 1t.
When on the trail, they eat but
once day. then at the end OF the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-12

On Wednesday of this week butter
brought 26 and % cents, and eggs 20
cents, noticeable drop in the price of
eggs.
Miss Eva Pinney of the Beckwith store
is having an attack of the grippe.
The Middlebury Gun club opened its
trap shooting season Saturday afternoon
in honor of G. w. Hill and A. McPheters
of Portland, Me. Owing to the cold
weather and the bright light the scores
did not run very high. The contest was
50-bird race and the scores were as fol-
lows: r. F. Pinney, as; G. w. Hill, AZ;
Cushing Hill, 81 and A. McPheters, "a.
At special meeting of the Middlebury
Grange Friday evening the first and sec.
ond degrees were conferred on a class of
IS. The Grange has nearly 200 members
, and is one of the most prosperous in the
State.
Among the visitors in town are Mr..
and Mrs. Inland Kate of New Haven,
Conn.,, Thermon l.. Wilson of Went
worth, N. H., James Thompson of Brat
tleboro, and Mrs. Helen Clauson and
child of st. Paul, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson WiIds Of One
onta, N. Y, have been visiting relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Allen have returned
from Mineville, N. Y.
Henry Wilcox and family of Salisbury
are moving into the Liberty house on
Seymour street.
w. H. Davis has sold his residence on
Elm street to l.. A. Skiff.
Mr.. and Mrs j. l.. Murray were visit
ors in Burlington the first OF the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Wells went to Bos
ton Tuesday for short stay.
F. j. Harvey, Jr., of New York City is
visiting friends in town.
Charles Strong of Vergennes was ir
town the first of the week on business.
William Hope of Brandon spent Sun
day with his family.
Mrs. F. A. Farnsworth has been con
: fined to the house by illness for severa
days.
, DR.. and Mrs. D. C. Noble have return
ed from Washing ton, d. c., where the,
went to attend the Inauguration.
Rufus Noonan of Barton was in tow
, the first of the week on business.
The Essay Club met with Mrs. J. H
, Stewart on Wednesday afternoon.
3 Alfred Woodward and Carl Frost ar
in Boston this week.
F. c. Hubbard is in Boston this weel
!, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs E. L. Briggs.
/ Hon. F. l.. Fish of Vergennes is il
B, town this week on legal business.
DIR. and Mrs Samuel Sheldon and sol
! of Brooklyn, N. Y, sailed Saturday 70
Europe, where they will spend severa
months for the benefit of DIR. Sheldon
health. Dr. Sheldon was formerly from
Middlebury.
. l. II. LaFleur, Esq, and N. ]. Bou
dreau have returned from a bushes
trip to Bennington.
The maple sugar season has alread,
begun in parts of Addison County. 1t i
/ likely that the crop will be good on
this year.
Allen Sturte, ant has been i'll for few
days this week.
a.. Henry Cove Ct Huntington. Mass, ha
l been visiting relatives In the vicinity.
Letters addressed as follows are at tn
. post Office unclaimed: Miss Grace f
!. O Brien, Mrs. Ellen B. White, Mr.. A. j
. Foote, Mr.. Charles Marshell.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-12
MlODLEBURY LOCALS.

Mrs. George Langworthy, who has
been i'll for two weeks, is improving.
John Wright of the Farnsworth store
injured his hand quite severely this week
by striking the sharp edge of board.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet with Mrs. Dyer Friday
afternoon, Mar. 10, at o'clock.
Patrick Mcmahon of High street, who
has been i'll tor short time, has now
fully recovered.
Miss Nj. Gee of Ripton who has been
at the Fanny Allen hospital in Essex for
treatment, is getting along nicely.
An illustrated lecture on "Ceylon''
will be given in the college chapel FRI
day evening. Mar. ~, at 7:45 p. m. Lee
ture to be given by MIR. Louis Heb, State
secretary of the Young Mems Christian
Association under the auspices of the Y.
NJ G. A. of the college.
Rev. j. d. Shannon of St. Mary's
church left on Wednesday for st. Johns
bury, where he attended the funeral of
Rev. j. A. Boissonnault. which was very
! largely attended at 8 80 o'clock yester-
day morning.
President Thomas of the college was
in Morrisville Sunday where he preached
at the Congregational church in the
morning and in the evening addressed
the Brotherhood of the church on the
topic, 'The Boy and the Father"
The B. Y. P. U. society of the Memoir
ial Baptist church will hold dime social
next Tuesday evening, There will be q
short musical program and ice cream and
cake will be served.
Letters addressed as follows are at the
postoffice unclaimed: Mrs. Charles
Adams, Miss Ida Billings, Mrs. Harriet
Gage, Miss Lillian Kingsland, Mr.. r. r
Gage. j. Gordon, E. H. Holden, Thos. G.
Lyons, Jr,, B. X. Ronsville, Albert j.
Rupul, Esq.
George X. Shambo went to Montrea
early in the week, and while there wit
messed the exemplification of the thirc
degree to large number of candidates
of the knights of Columbus
Half Back Sandy" the college play {,
be given by the best college talent OIL
pretty good crayon work show cards, tn,
work having been done by r. X. Lam
of the class of 1912.
4 Many of the older Catholics OF this vi
cinity will learn with regret that tn
, +SeherdDie dtntr u "A DOlSsoHnaulI ia
passed away at St. Johnsbury this weel
, Monday. Though not of very advance,
age. being So, he was enfeebled for
long time before his death. Father Bots
fsonnault, though never having Middle
bury parish, officiated in Orwell, Shore
4ham and other parts of the county, an,
iwas'much loved by all. He was the on
who built and equipped the st. Johns
bury hospital and was well known as
builder of churches.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-12

Pure drugs-Dutton's.
Mileage Hooks at MarshaIIs.
Expert matchmaker, Brough.
Teneme nt to rent. o. P. Moore. 49tf
Direct teas and coffees at buttons.
Home cured hams at Piper's market.
See the Leather Goods at L. 8. Waugh's.
Buy your tobacco and cigars at Tayior's.
Best line Post Cards in town at sheldOn's.
FoR SALE - Cheap, a good cutter. c. H.
Balm. 5ltf
Ny ad. on page offers some very good
Suggestions for Lent. r. 8. Benedict.
Gail at Ptper's market for choice cuts OF
western beef.
Highest cash price paid for beef hides at j.
X. P1per's market.
Cut flowers at all times at Hunts Green
houses 42tf
Good pencil paper. scraps. &c a pound.
Register Office.
Bsker's harrington Hall Coffee for sale at
Gorham'a Market.
AI0 ID MI OF salmon or mackerel for 81 10
A fresh lot OF Fig Newtons, &c cents per
pound, at Kiider's.
Delicious canned pineapple. ;chunks, graf.
ed or sliced at Benedict's
wAsTED-Woman to do washing in the
laundry. The Addison. 4Stf
Green vegetables. fresh nearly every day
at GOrhRm'R Market
Cali at Kidder's Bakery and try some of
their 10 cents pound cookies.
Eggs from Rhode Island Reds, SOC a setting.
b. Il Boardman. X. u. 2. lift
For SALE-A 1850 pound driving horse. j.
S. Chandler. Ripton. VT. I'D
WArTED-An experienced dining room girl
at Hotel Sargent. j. O'Connell. 5tf
Twenty five pounds Of tripe for 30 cents
cash. Al the j, X. Piper market.
25 cents buys three cans OF nice tomatoes at
GorbBD's Market.
Hair &oofs, also Walnut Juice for staining
the hair. Gee sisters. Seymour St.
WAITED At the Addison House a good
strong young man to do bell work. lift
Leave Laundry bundles at Champagne's
store FOR Middlebuiy Steam Laundry. It'll
For SALE-Two building lots on South st
Inquire Of A. f. Higley. Castleton, Vt. lOt4
| will buy raw furs at Geo. Champagnes
store every Monday. A. l.. Austin. APP 30,09l
We win have some nice Easter cards to sell
Come in and see them. Stems Park DRUG
Store
II you need any Cough syrup, call at Storms
Park Drug store, where you can get the yer,
best.
new lot OF Hot Water Bottles at Storms
Park Dubg Store. Quality the best and price
right
We viii buy raw furs al j. H. Stewarti
store every Monday. V. c. Kelsey Son
Apr o9p
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-12
Business l1otices.

[NoticeB under this head ten cents per line
first insertion: five cents per line succeeding
insert ono. Count seven short words to line
or SIZE long ones.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-03-12

Highest 40; lowest, 6.
Record kept by II. A. PECK.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-06
BRYAN ANNOYED BY
 INQUISITIvE REPORTER

San Antonio. Tex, Dec. 5.-(spe- cial. )-Because an inquisitive report CT asked him whether he would ac- cept another presidential nomination, William ]. Bryan indulged in a very violent fit of anger and cleared his mind of what he thought of newspa- pers impertinent enough to put this question. With his face crimson from choleric emotion and eyes aflare he shouted:
 That Is an impertinent question: the very worst kind of impertinent question, and could only come from a representative of newspaper hostile to me-"
 After this he save his views on the running of a truthful newspaper.
 T have a newspaper" he said. "and nothing but the truth finds its way in- to It's columns,-I pass on every line of copy before 1t goes to the printer, and see that nothing but facts are publish ed. There are many newspapers in the. United States that do not follow this rule"
 MT. Bryan passed through this city on his way to Mission. where his Tex as farm is located. He denied that he intended to sell this farm or that he would dispose of his home at Lin- coin, Neb. He also complained of the annoyance newspapers have recently caused him. After a short stay In Texas, MT. Bryan will go to Florida. Cuba, Jamaica and Panama. He will spend some time looking over the Isthmian Canal and after that an ex- tended trip through South America will be made by him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-06
TWO WIVES ARE LIVING
 IN PERFECT HARMONY

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 5.-Ernest Pendleton, a prosperous baker. who has lived in this city for twenty years, Is confronted today by the fact that he Is possessed of two wives and that he has two households to provide for and supervise. The fact that these two wives are sisters and that there is not only no discord between them but a great affection and that he is equally fond of them both. only tends to com plicate the situation.
 Thirteen years ago, MT. Pendleton was married to his first wife in this city and lived with her seven years. Then she was attracted to band of religious people known as Holy Roll ers," and went away with them. Hear ing that she had procured divorce in Denver, Pendleton three years ago married a younger sister of the first Mrs. PendIeton in this city.
 The first Mrs. Pendleton returned to Los Angeles a few days ago and met her former husband and has been forgiven. Pendleton has undertaken to maintain an establishment for each un- til some solution of the difficulty can he found