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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-27
$500

A Vermont man wants to be the head
Of the Christian Science church. That
IS, he is Fostering the ambition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-27

If the village Of West Fairlee had a
hand tub, even, il would not suffer so
heavily from these annual fire vista.
tions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-27

day from to 7 o'clock. All who can
do 50 are requested 70 donate articles
Tor this sale.
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Tsle 81 500

Those who desire q couple Of hours
rest and relaxation from the cares Of
tie busy world; those who enjoy pretty
stage pictures with al the picturesque
environment tha6 the delightful orieu-
tai locality Of the japan sea renders
possible; and al those to whom beau
tiful feminity, with sweet singing voices
handsomely eostumed, appeals. are
promised rare treat III that piquant
musical mixture, the elsie Of Spice,
which B. @ Whitney's musical comedy
company will present at the opera
house on Saturday night, October q
There Is charm about the piece that
never fails to win the appreciation Of
the most critical, and it II said 10 he a
rare individual who, having seen this
attraction once, can resist the desire
to enjoy second performance. The
music IS Of that refreshing quality Of
which one never grows tired. the stage
business is new, the ladies who eonsti
tute the chorus are young. pretty and
said to be the best singers and dancers
on the American stage at The present
time. The company which Ii one At
the largest in the musical comedy field,
il headed by that Clever comedian, Gins.
A. Pussy, and he is assisted BY Alice
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-27
WE CLEAN. PRESS AND
REPAIR CLOTHING.

through Algeria, Canada, the Rockies,
the Gorge du Var France, and a light
ming tour Of Europe They viii in-
spect the ice palace at Montreal, join
I'll the winter carnival and watch the
spirited skating races, toboggauning,
etc. Then 20 into the lighting top Of a
battleship where ordinary tourists are
forbidden and watch the big guns.
Connecticut western news., 1909-01-14

Insurance Department Section No. 3822 K.of P.-President, Geo. E. Parsons; Vice President, W. W. Hortie; Secre- ary, Wm. P Everts.
 A VILLAGE OF WIDOWS
 It is estimated that ill and near the village of Salisbury there are about 90 widows. It is doubtful If there is an other small village in Connecticut where there are greater number. We know of a village of 800 people in York State (Kinderhook) where there are about 1O0 maiden ladies. Salisbury don't lay claim to distinction along this line, how ever
Connecticut western news., 1909-01-14
EAST CANAAN

George Belcher, Jr. of Lime Rock is here helping his father repair the fur mace engine.
 Dennis Foley, fireman on the O. N. E. road made short visit at his home here last week.
 Daniel Keefe entertained visitors from Hawleyville Sunday.
 Smith Pulver has erysipelas in his eyes.
 Barnum Richardson Co.,, thanks to the rain, were enabled to start their other furnace Saturday. They expect to finish putting in the steam planS so as to be ready for the next dry spell. (The above has no reference to the license question:.
 Owing to the demand for seats "Cap- taid Racket may have to be repeated here.
 The Connectiuut Lime co. commenced digging the cellar for boarding house last Monday.
 Geo. L. Dunning was on the sick list the past week.
 Captain Racket and dance at the hall tomorrow night.
 Morris Warner has returned from Hillcrest hospital this week for treat ment
 Mrs. c. K. Goodwin is rallying from an attact of grippe. Mrs. Ives, her mother is also on the gain.
Connecticut western news., 1909-01-14
LIME ROCK

M. B. Richardson, Jr., and James Cummings were in Canaan Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. O. H. Weising spent part of last week in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. R. N. Barnum enter tained party of friends over Sunday.
 Mrs. William Stone was in Canaan and Falls Village Saturday.
 Rather discouraging outlook for the young people, stormy Sundays the first of the year.
 The Haymakers arc planning for a ''scrumptious" dance in the Casino on Thursday evening, January 28th. Decker of Millerton will fiddle and the dancers are supposed to wear farm attire. Tick cts are one dollar per couple.
 L. W. Braid, of Falls Village. will preach in the M. E. Church at Lime Rock next Sunday; subject, "A Young Man to Young Men"
Connecticut western news., 1909-01-14
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

Mrs. Ruth Roraback is on the sick list. Mrs. Chas. Babcock is taking care of &er.
 Eiss Nellie Dean is visiting in Win ssedf,. Eorrington, Canton, Plainville and Nswtford
 James Hayward visited relatives in REremont. Mass last week.
 Fred Michaels, of New York, and WRf Michaels, of Carman, N. Y.,visited aaseir father here last week.
Connecticut western news., 1909-01-14
NORFOLK

Miss Annie Torrant, who has been i'll Aw some time, IS improving.
 Miss Alice Holster, daughter of MT. md Mrs. John Hollister, celebrated the seventh anniversar of her birth Tues day afternoon with party, about IS be mg present. The young hostess was the Hseapiens of many gifts.
 The newly elected officers of Joseph k Eldridge court, F. of A., were in- saalled at the regular meeting last week, William Dyer acting as installing officer.
 Mrs. John Roach has moved to Wlnsted. .s..
 Michael Dillon has entered the em- paEy of A. F. Curtiss.
 The annual meeting and roll-call of G&sarch of Christ was held Friday even- ing m the chapel and as usual proved to Do one of the most enjoyable gatherings &8 she entire year.
 Lnrelle Guild broke through the ice while skating on the channel at the mill BOnd Friday afternoon. His father, wfs0e was skating near by, rescued him.
 Miss Ruggles, teacher of the Pond hill school, was called to Boston Friday @J B telegram announcing the death of hsx father.
 Mrs P. J. O'Connen has the grip.
 Miss Ida Geer of New York is spend mg few days with MT. and Mrs. o. B. Gibbs.
 Iester-C Cnrtiss has been ill for several days.
 Edmund Brown, William O'Connor azd Winthrop Cone have deeded about Sour acres.of ledge near the residence of Gomtraotor M. E. Snow to the town for akse small consideration of $1. The town win be able to get many hundred tons of R,ck for macadamizing out of the ledge.
Connecticut western news., 1909-01-14
LAKEVILLE

The Foresters' officers were installed last Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Charles Turner has returned from New York, accompanied by her sister, Miss Maud Miller
 Floyd Hamm has taken a position at the >Hotchkiss school.
 Miss Gladys Traver has been visiting friends i'll Waterbury.
 Mrs. Abram Martin has been visiting in Newark. N. J.
 Mrs. Jane Woodworth is recovering from an attack of blood poisoning.
 Mrs. B. A. Heath of Springfield was guest of Mrs. Edward Winkworth last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Meyers returned to New York Saturday morning, after spending their honeymoon here
 Miss Carrie Conklin of Salisbury called on friends here Friday.
 The Foresters have changed the date of their play, Nevada" to Friday even- ing, January 22.
 Miss Belle Converse the nurse, who has been Visiting Mrs. R. o. Miller, is now caring for Mrs Hoysradt, of Mil lerton.
 Mrs. Samuel Butcher has been sick with tonsilitis the past week.
 Miss Maria Staniforth. of Pittsfield, is caring for patient at Atlantic City, N. J.
 James Ellis has been appointed R. F. D. carrier in John Eagen's place. Mir. Eagen IS now assistant post master.
 The regular monthly meeting of the teachers of the town of Salisbury was held last Friday afternoon in the school house.
 MT. Harder is substituting for WlI Smith at A. F. Roberts The regular installation of the officers of the order of Foresters took place last Thursday night.
 Mrs. Ida Barnett has returned from her daughters, Mrs. Hopkins. of Torring- ford. .--.
 Geo. Green, who has been consulting a specialist in Albany iu regard to the injury to his hip has returned and says he has ordered a shoe which be expects will relieve his lameness.
 Albert Pulver is working for his brother in Craryville, N. Y. ..
 Lorin Miller's market has been under going repairs, new ceiling etc.
 Mrs. Gertrude Randall now of Ger many is visiting at Dr. G. H. Knights.
 Louis Wilson. who has returned from Philadelphia. a.. The Misses Margaret and Mary Kane have been spending few days in New | Haven. .p
 Miss Bessie Chapman, of Winsted, was in town over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Egbert Mahan have re- l turned to their home in Oarada after spending couple of weeks as the guest of Rev. Father Bannon.
 The basket ball game between Lake vile and Millerton was forfeited to Lake vile because of Brennan slugging Beers making the score 2to0. The score stood tie of to up to the last part of the game when some of the Millerton boys began to slug and get so rough that Lakeville could not stand it any longer After Brennan slugging Beers, Barnum called the game forfeit to Lakeville be- cause of Millerton having no substitute for Brennan. The players for Millerton | were.
Connecticut western news., 1909-01-14
SAILS SBURY
Many Things Happened in This Pretty
 Village During the Past Week

K. OF P. INSTALLATION
 On Monday evening occurred the in' stallation of the recently elected officers of Salisbury Lodge, Knights of Pythias The officers are as follows:
 co, Walter Angus V. O., E. E. Stalker P, Chas. l.. Warner M. of w., Freeman Dempsey K. of R. 6 S., Wm. E. Pettee M. ofE. Geo. H. Clark M. of F., John R. Parsons M. of A., Benj. Senior I.G., Wm. Washington o. G., H. c. V. Wentrick
Connecticut western news., 1909-01-14

The annual business meeting and election of officers of the Salisbury Cholr took place Monday evening at Union Hall just before the regular rehearsal. the exception of two vacancies on the executive committee which were filled by Miss Ella McCauley and Mrs. A. Cole
Connecticut western news., 1909-01-14
Never Lost a
 Dollar

For more than thirty years THE MIDDLE SEX BANKING COMPANY, of Middletown, Conn.,, has been dealing in farm mort gages, and no investor during that period has lost dollar, or suffered a days delay in the payment of either principal or interest. Over $50, ,000, ,o00 has been invested, and $40,000, ,000 in principal and interest has been returned to the investor. We sell either the mortgage itself, or debentures, secured by mortgages deposited in trust. in de- nominations of s1Oo, $2Oo, $25o, $500. 5000 and $5,0oo Orders will receive immediate attention.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-18
A Thrilling Rescue.

How Bert r. Lean. of Cheny,
Wash. was saved from a frightful
death is story to thrill the world
" A hard cold" he writes, brought
on desperate lung trouble that baf-
fled an expert doctor here. Then !
paid $40 to SIS visit to a lung
specialist in Spokane, who did not
help me. Then | went to California
but without benefit. At last used
DR.. Kings New Discovery, which
completely cured me and now am
as well as ever" For Lung Trouble
Bronchitis, Coughs and Colds, As
thma, Group and WhoopiAs Cough
its supreme. Soc and sl,CO. Tria
bottle free. Guaranteed by Al
druggists.
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Any lady reader of this paper will

Any lady reader of this paper will
receive on request. a clever mo
Drip" Coffee Strainer Coupon privi-
lege, from DR.. Shoop. Racine. Wis.
1t is silver plated. very pretty, and
positively prevents all dripping of te,
or coffee. The Doctor sends it, with
his new free dook on health coffee >
simply to introduce this clever sub
stitute for real coffee. DR.. Shoop's
Health Coffee is gaining its gre i
popularity because of: first its ex-
qulsite taste and flavor: second its
absolu' e healthfulness: third its eco--
omy--l II 10. 25c: fourth its con-
venience. No tedious: 20 to 80
minutes boiling. Made in minute
says DR.. Shoop. Try it at your
grocer's for pleasant surprise.
Dreher Bros.
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Women WHO are Hnvisd

Those attractive women who are
lovely in face, form and temper are
the envy of many. who might be
like them. A weak. sickly woman
will be nervous sand irritable. Con-
stipation or Kidney poisons show in
pimples. blotches. skin eruptions
and wretched complexion. For
all such. Electric Bitters work won
ders. They regulate Stomach. Liv-
er and Kidneys, purify the blood;
give strong nerves. bright e, es. pure
breath. smooth velvety skin. lovely
complexion. Many charming wom-
en- owe their health and beauty to
them. SOC. at all druggists.
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flow htA y, Ap.a
By EdnAsX inesbusy.

Out q the door ded twenty hat
less, coatle4e figures. and after them
the police. The pursued were smaller
and more agile, the pursuers well
trained and stronger. It was O IA
nous raid--gamblers caught in the
act. the implements. some OF them
valuable. all confiscated, and the
men seized after long run. all ex-
cept one-Jack Mckay.
That was the one drawback to the
whole thing. for he was known to
be leader and organizer OF the gang.
and a man who has organised one
gang Is. as a rule. perfectly capable
OF organizing another.
In vain all search, all offered re-
ward: he had disappeared, as OF the
race OF the earth. and his captured
friends. though closely questioned.
could give not the slightest idea as
to his whereabouts.
One person could have told where
Jack Mckay was. and that was Mol
lie. Mollis was tall slip of a girl,
with soft brown hair and great blue
eyes and the sweetest face ever seen
ON lass. When Jack first met her
On the street one day year before
ne stopped short to look at her: and
being a tall. square. good-lookins
chap, his gaze made her eyes droop
and the soft color come into her
race. At that Jack deliberately
turned and followed her at re-
spectful distance to her home. made
friends with her father, and in an
amazingly short time was known
as the sweetheart Of pretty Mollie
Burns.
ohe knew nothing about him. inst
took hfm on trust; when he said he
mad enemies. she thought 1t was be-
cause he was 80 good, and he had
not the heart nor the inclination n
undeceive her.
Now when he lodged under the
arm or blue-coated pursuer and
swung another one out of the wav
with one blow of his big fist, he ran.
more from force of habit than any,
thing else. straight In at the door
and up the stairs to the Burns tene-
ment. 1t was in the small hours of
the morning, and he did not want TO
brighten Mollie. 30 he pushed open
the door into the kitchen and
stretched out on the floor to sleep.
knowing that Mollie would come f1rst
In the morning TO build the Are.
When she came. he called her
softly: "Mollie."
jack she cried. ooh. what's
the matter. dear" And she came
toward him with her arms out
stretched and her eyes plying him.
He drew away.
Don't, Mollie." he said huskily;
you mustn't touch me. I don't know
what I'm here fo- anyway, unless it's
TO tell you the truth"
He paused and she gazed at him
wonderingly.
Don't look at me that way" he
cried. I'm not At for you to touch
H
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I7SS 1909
College of Charleston
i25th year begins Octote er I,

Entrance examinations will be
held at the County Court House on
Friday, July 2, at 9 a. m. All can
didates for admission can compete
in October for vacant Boyce scholar
ships, which pay 500 year. One
free tuition scholarship to each
County of South Carolil a. Board
and furnished room in Dormitory,
$l2. Tuition, $40. For catalogue
address Harrison Randolph,
President
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pers to-day; that Jack Mckay is a
gambler and sharper. and that his
business Is to cheat mon out OF their
hard-earned wages. I've been tryin'
to get into somethin' else, for your
sake. lately. Mollie, dear, but I
couldn't seem to. and old ways are
hard to break. So good-by, Mollie;
you'd best forget all about me-"
Jack. what are you going to do?"
Give myself up to the police"
Jack" she hesitated, then came
and laid her hands on his shoulders
and looked into his eyes. Jack,
dear. II I'll get you out of the coun-
try and keep them from finding you
will you promise me to be a good
man as long as you liver"
He caught his breath. "Mollie, It's
too big risk for you"
Promise" she urged.
II promise" he said, solemnly:
but It's leavin' my heart behind me
I'll be, Mollie, dear"
She did not answer, but crossed
the room and took an envelope from
the shelf, then came and stood be-
fore him again. Now listen. No
body knows your name around here.
so one name is rs good as another.
So you're Mr.. John Carey and you're
going back to the old country. Your
room and passage were taken last
Friday for to-day's boat. You see
Mr.. Carey, who bought these-this
ticket. had a bad turn and the doc
tor said IL would kill him TO go, and
his wife brought the ticket In here
for me to take back IN the mornin'.
So, Mr.. John Carey, will hire q car
riage for you and tonight you'll be
safe and away" Then her eyes very
pleading. Jack, you'll keep your
promise, won't you? And you must
try and forget me-"
Forget you, darlin'? An it'll be
rememberin' you thatll make me
keep my promise. Then by and by,
when I've got a Job and a little
money-oh, I'm not worthy OF you,
but l shall send for you Just the
same. Now let me see the ticket"
She drew away little as she
handed him the envelope; she knew
what would happen. He looked up
In surprise as he opened It, why,
Mollie, there's two tickets here"
Mrs. Carey was goin' too, Jack "
But whatll do with them?
Mollie. oh, Mollie!" with dawning
comprehension, you don't mean YOU
you"
"Ot course am" she said. did
you think I'd let you go alone?"
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-18
MEN PAST FIFTY IN DANGER

Men past middle life have found comfort and
relief III Foleys Kidney Remedy especially for
enlarged prostfate gland, which is very com
mon among elderly men L. f Morris Dexter.
Ky, writes: Up to year ago my father suf-
ferep from kidney and bladder trouble and sew
eral physicians pronounced it enlargement of
the prostrate gland and advised an operation.
On account Of his age we Were afraid he could
not stand it and recommended Foley Kidney
Remedy and the first bottle relieved him and
after taking the second bottle he was no longer
troubled with this complaint Gunters Drug
Store.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-18
Trouble Makers Ousted

When sufferer from stomach
trouble takes DR.. Kings New Life
Pills he's mighty glad to see his Dys-
pepsia and Indigestion fly, but more
he's tickled over his new, fine appe-
tite. strong nerves healthy vigor, all
because stomach, liver and kidneys
now work right. 25c at all druggists.
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where school facilities are poor.
Scholarships are worth $4,000 and
Free Tuition. The next session OF
Clemson Agricultural College will
begin Sept. 8 1909.
Apply to the County Superinten-
dent Of Education after June Goth
for eeded information concerning
the Scholarship Examinations.
For catalogs, further information
and cards upon which to make ap-
p.ic~ ito. ior entrance 10 the College,
address P. H. Nell. president. Clem-
son College S. c.
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SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRA-
NCE EXAMINATIONS GLEN
SON AGRICULTURAL. COL
IEGE.
IEGE.

At the County Court House on
Friday, July End at 9 A. M. the
Scholarship and Entrance Examin.
ations to Clemson Agricultural Col
lege will be held under the direction
of the County Board of Education.
Applicants must be at least 10
years of age and must be prepared
to enter the Freshman Class. There
a-- ~ Scholarships ~ the P-epara-
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-18
Colld Not be Better

No one has ever made a salye,
ointment, lotion or balm to compare
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's
the one perfec, healer of Cuts.
Corns, Burns. Bruises, Eczema, Salt
Rheum. For Sore Eyes, Cold Sores,
Chapped Hands its supreme. lnfal-
libie for Piles. Only 2sc at al
druggists.
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T" avoid serious results take Foleys Kidney
Remedy at the first sign of kidney or bladder
disorder such as backache urinary irregular
Ties, exhaustion, and You will soon be well
Commence taking Foley's Kidney Remedy TO
daYs Guntets Drug Store.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1909-06-18

Many Of our citizens drifting towards
Bright's disease by neglecting symptoms of
kidney and bladder trouble whi h F,ley's Kid4
ney Remedy will cure Gunter's Drug Store.
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The bones OF all flying birds are
hollow and filled with air, thus COM
bining the greatest strength with the
least weight.
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Winthrop College
SCHOLARSHIP .sA ENTRANCE
ExA NlNATICN.

The examination for the award OF vacant
Scholarships in Winthrop College and for the
s'f.'--'0- - VOW "trdon,s -vin ia hold NJ m.
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Office in Telephone Building.
AT Ridge Spring Every Thursday