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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-29
Survival of tho Fittest.


Only one oyster embryo out OF every
100000 produced grows up through
all the successive stages of youth to
the adult state Even in animals
which produce a small number of
young there is great destruction, and,
taking all the individuals into consid-
Grafton. only single pair of young
arrive at maturity to replace their par
ents. There is no exception TO the rule
that every organic being naturally
multiplies Mt so high rate that If
not destroyed the progeny of a single
pair would soon cover the earth. The
elephant is reckoned the slowest breed
er of known animals. 1t commences
to breed at thirty years of age, dies
at 100 and has six young in the inter
val After $50 years, supposing all
the offspring of a single pair fulfilled
the rule and were not destroyed in an
untimely way. there would be nearly
100000 elephants alive descended
from the FIRST pair-Sir Ray Lancaster
In London Telegraph.
To Send Taft Garden Seed.
why, you're my Congressman,
said President Taft to Representative
Hardwick of Georgia, when the Augusta
statesman called on him at Washington
the other day, playfully referring to his
recent sojourn in the South.
that's right, and if you're good III
send you some garden seed, cheerfully
answered the Georgian, whose bulk is
about one-third that of the President.
Monkeys Apt Pupils at College.
That q monkey can learn something
new every day, although the only peo-
pie with whom it comes in contact are
college professors, is said to have been
demonstrated by the department Of
psychology In George Washington uni
versity. says a Washington dispatch.
Experiments have beer conducted
upon twenty monkeys. and interesting
data are being arranged for publica-
ton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-29
Modern BUILDINGS

Probably not one out of every 10000
buildings standing in all parts Of the
world and built by modern masons
viii be standing 500 years hence. We
do not know how TO put stones and
bricks together as the ancients did.
and consequently the buildings we
raise nowadays are really mere tenn
porary structures and will be in ruins
when the ancient buildings OF Greece
and Egypt, built thousands %. years
ago, are in as good condition aS they
are now.
Taft Cabinets Average Age.
The average age Of the Taft cabinet
is ffty-sevcn years which is about
two years more venerable on the aver
age than the Roosevelt cabinet.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-29
e arlier Yet.

Clubman-I understand, sir, that you
began life as a newsboy? Guest Of
the Evening" fear some one has been
fooling you. I began life as an infant.
Philippine Gossip.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-29
Monkeys Apt Pupils at College.
NCtice.

Notice Is hereby given that the
Court of Common Pleas of Montour
County has made and entered the fol-
lowing decree -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-29
Pennsylvania Chestnut Orchard.

Coleman K Sober OF irish Valley,
Northumberland county, Pa. has pur-
chased 165 acres of timber land in
Columbia county upon which to plant
another chestnut orchard. 1t is his
intention to take off what timber is
marketable and then to clear the plot
of all underbrush and rotten limbs,
etc After this Is done he will COM
mence the systematic planting OF his
Paragon chestnut trees. with which
he has won fame and fortune. 1t is
his intention 70 make the Columhin
county chestnut farm the equal Of his
Northumberland county property, from
which he harvested 5000 bushels ~
chestnuts last year, which be sold at
sc n bushel
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-29
Ear O6nr-

'Can you tell me how to live 100
yearsF'
The nhilcSorhe stroked his heard
thoughufully II viii try" he said, ii.
you can give any good reason for
wanting 10 I've no years Philadel.
phia Record
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
A Lawyer,, somersauIt.

Speaking of somersaults, the anec-
dote which Lord EldOn related Of the
eminent English lawyer, John Dun
ming, afterward Lord Ashburton, will
bear repeating. 81 had" says Lord
Eldon, "very early after l was called
to the bar brief as junior to Mr..
Dunning. He began the argument and
appeared to me to be reasoning very
powerfully against our client. Wait
ing till 1 was quite convinced that lie
had mistaken for what party he was
retained, | then touched his arm, and
upon his turning his head toward me
whispered to him that he must have
misunderstood by whom he was en-
ployed, as he was reasoning against
our client.
"He gave me a very rough and rude
reprimand for not having sooner set
him right and then proceeded to state
that what he had addressed to tie
court was all that could be stated
against his client, and that he had put
the case as unfavorably as it were
possible in order that the court might
see how very satisfactorily the case
against him could be answered. and nc
cordin2;y very powerfully answered
what he had before stated"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
'Dr. Forbes is one Of those men who's.

"Dr. Forbes is one Of those men whoee
bark is worse than their bite" observed
Roger ''he rather prides himself on be-
ing a bear, but / think Miss Anna has
proved there is soft spot in his heart"
II am glad to hear this. Then the
poor little girl is happy on the whole?'
Il don't think Anna is to be pitied,
Aunt Di," returned Alison, in rather a
peculiar tone; ''she looks extremely hap
py." And something in Alison's manner
made Miss Darlington change the sub
ject; it certainly did not appear to in
terest Roger, for he seemed absorbed in
his Strawberries all at once, and his crit
icism on DR.. Forbes was given in rather
a constrained voice.
Miss Leigh tells me that Missile is
wonderfully improved since her Illness
observed Aunt Diana, after a pause,
which no one seemed anxious to break.
Indeed she is," returned Alison, with
quick enthusiasm. 81 have never seen
any one so changed; she is so much
quieter in dress and manners, and so
much more tolerant of Rudel. Poppie
likes to be with her now, and Miss Leigh
can not say enough in her praise. 1t is
easy to see how she tries to break her
self of her faults, and it is so much hard
er for her than for us, as she has not
naturally a good temper"
"Neither had 1, Allie. Many girl has
a sore fight to go through life as well as
Missie; it is so easy to contract bad
habits, and so difficult to subdue them.
believe nothing but grace can enable one
to overcome a really bad temper"
And so saying, Miss Darlington rose
from the table, and proposed that Roger
should go down to the river while she
and Alison disposed of the unpacking.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
short suggestions.

A tablespoonful of caramel added to
the pot of black coffee served after
dinner will add much to its flavor.
Mix pastry several hours before 1t Is
to be rolled out, and much labor Is
saved and better result obtained.
Turnips, carrots. onions and cabbage
should be boiled In a great deal Of
water, taken off Immediately and drain
ed. Too little water will turn them
dark, and overlooking destroys the
taste.
The cheaper grade Of almonds with
hard shells are quite as good as the
Jordan almonds for sailing. They are
no more trouble to prepare If ham,
mer or nut cracker Is used to break
them.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
CHAPTER XIV.


There was a merry breakfast on the
veranda next morning, and Alison, in her
white dress, with some dewy roses as
breast knot, looked the picture Of hap
piness as she poured out the coffee.
Directly it was over, Greville took her
and Roger to see his grandfather.
Mr.. Moore was eagerly expecting them; ;
even before Alison's foot had passed over
the threshold his sightless eyes were turn
ed to the window, and his welcome,
Sunny" reached her ears.
In another moment Alison was occu-
pying her old footstool at his feet, and
his fine wrinkled hand, little more trem-
bling than of old, was placed on her hair,
with half audible blessing.
Dear Mr.. Moore, am SO glad to see
you again"
"Have you missed us, little one? Not
half as much as we have missed Sunny"
And as she pressed her lips to his hand
in mute contradiction of this, he said, half
sadly: "Child, | never thought to have
heard your sweet voice again, but the
good God would have it otherwise. Be-
fore the message reached me it was re-
called; the gates were almost closed in
my face"
'"Thank God for that" she whispered ;
"but they never told me that you were
i'll until you were well again"
"Ah, Miss Darlington is wise wom-
an; she thinks it wrong to burden young
spirits with sorrows that do not belong
to them. My boy there nearly broke his
heart about the old man can you believe
it, Sunny?"
"You are like his own father" she re-
turned, softly. HE is outside on the
veranda with Roger. Are you well
enough to speak to Roger|
/ "Ay, ready and willing he has grown
a fine lad, l hear" And as Alison beck
oned to them the two young men came in
through the window, and Roger sat down
by the old mans side.
(To be continued.)
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16

"You seem overheated, my lad" said
the gentleman behind the scenes in the
melodrama theater.
"Yes, boss" responded the youngster,
as he mopped the perspiration from
his brow, Il have de hottest part in de
show"
Indeed And what is the part?'
"Why, have to get way up in de
flies an tear up paper for de snow
storm In de blizzard scene"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
Snraforn Potntoen.

Pare and slice some raw potatoes very
thin, lay them in cold water for half
IN hour, wipe dry in two cloths, spread
ing them upon one and pressing the
other upon them. Have ready in fry
ing pan some boiling lard; fry light
brown, sprinkle with salt and serve in
a napkin laid in deep dish and folded
over the potatoes. To dry them Of the
fat, take from the frying pan as soon
as brown with perforated skinner,
put into a colander and shake for an
instant. They should be crisp and free
from grease.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
Oyster Fritters,

Select plump, good-sized oysters,
drain off the juice, and to cup Of this
juice add cup of milk, little salt
four well-beaten eggs and -four enough
to make batter like griddle cakes. En-
velop an oyster in spoonful Of this
batter (some cut them in halves or
chop them fine), then fry in butter and
lard, mixed in a frying pan the same
as we fry eggs, turning to fry brown
on both sides. Send to the table very
hot.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
EscnIIOped Potatoes,

Slice layer of raw potato in baking
dish, add few slices of onion, little salt,
pepper, and butter Have last layer Of
potato, placing few slices Of salt pork
across the top. Fill the dish about one
half full of milk or water and bake
one and one half hours.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
To Make Cold Meat Like New

Put leftover roast or steak, with its
gravy, into round pudding dish. Place
the dish in the center of steamer and
steam for twenty minutes in an ordin-
ary frying pan half filed with water.
The meat and gravy will be just as good
as fresh cooked, being quite juicy, and
not at all dried up, as would be the
case If done in the oven.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
CHAPTER XIII.

Her old room! Alison gave happy
little sigh as she trod on the threshold
What green little bower it looked, and,
oh, the roses roses in the quaint old
china bowls that Aunt Diana so much
affected; roses in the slender Venetian
glasses on the mantelpiece and toilet ta-
Bile roses clambering into the window
and pressing their pink faces against the
swinging lattice; and on the window
sill, dropped by some thoughtful hand, a
glorious Gloire de Dijon, with a back
ground of maidenhair fern, such as Ali
son loved to wear in her white gown.
She stood for a moment looking out
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16

PREVENTS BURNING. fenses of the cook.
A simple piece of apparatus to prevent
this mishap has been devised. 1t con-
sists of a metal affair resembling an
inverted pleplate, generously perforated
with small holes. This rests on the bot
tom of the kettle and effectually pre-
vents the contents from coming into
contact with the overheated bottom.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
Nut MacarOOns.

Two eggs, one cupful of brown sugar,
one-half teaspoonful Of baking powder,
In seven heaping tablespoonfuls Of -four,
one cupful of nuts chopped. Bake in
fairly hot oven, having dropped them
on buttered tins.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
EscalIoped sweet Potatoes.

l find many housekeepers who have
never escalloped sweet potatoes, and
they are delicious. Cold baked sweet
potatoes or fresh ones, are sliced into
buttered bake dish, covered with
cream or rich cream gravy, the top
sprinkled with bread crumbs and
baked.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16

Dick--Did you enjoy yourself down
at the masque ball last night?
Edna-Indeed, l did. And coming
home through the chilly night Jack
Frost kissed my cheeks.
Dick-Lucky Jack! The next time
l am going disguised as Jack Frost
myself
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
Porcupine Apples.

Blanch almonds and cut them into
thirds lengthwise. Pare, core and
bake the apples with a little butter,
sugar and nutmeg, and when they are
done stick the almond quills all over
them. Arrange them in mould and
serve with custard sauce.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16

Two tablespoons butter, two table
spoons -four heated and blended; add
two cups cold milk, stirring until
smooth; add one teaspoon of sugar II
wished sweet
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16

occasionally and re-
lax her vigilance for
a second, when some
one of the articles
on the stove is
touched by the fin
ger Of fire. Scorched
food is one of the
most inexcusable Of
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-04-16
Fire VIII Not scorch.

The most careful of cooks with the
many different viands in the course Of
preparation under her eyes will slip up
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-16
SUTTON.

Miss Fanny D. Hastings closed her
school at Barre, Friday, and returned to
her home at H. A. Blake's, Saturday
She has had a prosperous school year
and is invited to return in the tall
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Gordon from
Lyndonville and Burnham Gordon from
Montpelier were in town Saturday
calling on former townspeople and at G.
L. Gordon's.
Mrs. H. R. Colby from Lyndon Center
was in town Saturday calling on friends.
Next Sunday is to be observed as
Children's day at the Sunday school Of
the Free Baptist church. Rehearsals
for the occasion are being held and an
interesting program is being prepared by
the superintendent and her assistants.
Rev. ]. B. Higgins from Newport
Center is expected to supply the pulpit
as candidate for the vacant pastorate
at the Free Baptist church. He received
ordination at the recent session OF the
Wheelock Association at Newport
Center.
Ralph Chapman, who has worked for
SAA~ - NISdluCIN w., IOT I1e
pass few years, has finished with them
and is at work for his uncle, F. E. Chap
man.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Chapman were at
L. j.. Campbells at Lyndon Center, re-
Gently.
Several from Sutton Grange attended
the Newark Grange meeting Friday
evening. They report a large growing
Grange at Newark, about 40 being
present that evening,
In the absence of minister Miss
Madge Burnham read sermon Sunday
morning to those that were present and
the Sunday school held it's session as
usual.
Several from town attended the ser.
vice at the Union House Free Baptist
church Sunday afternoon to hear Rev. E,
E. Phillips.
H. A. Blake and c. A. Aldrich attended
Odd Fellows memorial service at West
Burke, Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-16
WEST BURKE.

Mrs. Susan Walter spent one day Will
A. E. Hall last week.
A. L. Aldrich was in LyndonvilIe visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. A. E. Roundy
last week.
| Mr.. and Mrs. George Fairbanks spent
Sunday at A. E. Halls.
Mrs. c. D. Hitchcock returned to theii
home at Newport, Monday.
Mrs. Viola Parker and sister, Mrs.
Doyle, Of St. Tohnsbury, were in town
over Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. A. L. Aldrich are visiting
friends at Glover and their daughter
Myrtle is staying at DR.. Dickerman's
during their absence.
Mrs. Jenkins and grandson Loren are
visiting at St. Jehnsbury.
Mrs. Jonathan Jenkins is visiting her
son, DR.. Jenkins.
Mrs. Lucia returned to her home
Saturday, after visiting her daughters
here in town.
March Smith had her hand badly hurt
last week.
Mrs. c. D. Hitchcock was in St. Johns
bury last week.
Leon Densmore visited his mother,
Mrs. Washburn, over Sunday.
Mrs. DR.. Bolton returned home Satur-
day from visit in Waterford.
Lillian Fairbrother is visiting at
Emma Ways.
Miss Laila Roundy and Miss Grace
Davis have returned from their school at
Plymouth. n. H., for the summer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-16
LUNENBURG.

Children's day was observed in both
churches last Sunday. 1t was typical
June day and large number of people
attended at both churches which were
decorated with potted plants and
flowers. AT the close of the exercises in
the Congregational church a ported
plant was presented to each pupil of the
school. Following is the program of the
exercises in the Congregational church:
Organ prelude, Miss Breitling; chorus,
Hosanna to the children's King; PRAYER,
Rev. Henry c. Howard; exercise; recita-
ton, Lloyd Morgan; chorus, Our sun
shine day; recitation, Harold Turner:
recitation, Edna Day; song, Little for.
get-me: nots; recitation. Ruby Sunsburg;
recitation. Harold Phelps; song, Count
us in. Herbert and Franklin Bell, MAYO
Sunsburg, Harold Bishop; exercise, reel
tation, Anna Goss; song; recitation,
Rena Dodge; song; recitation, Hilda Dav;
recitation, Gussle Sunsburg; song recita-
ton, Vera Silsby; recitation, Lucretia
Powers; song; recitation, Leslie Hart.
shorn; song, Lila Smith and chorus;
recitation, Ina Day; recitation, Scott
Aldrich; song, Priscilla Bell; recitation,
Katherine Aldrich; song, Mayo Suns,
burg and chorus; recitation, Emma
Gilbert; song, Christie Balch; recitation,
lFernIe Day; exercise; song, Birds are
happy; exercise by Mrs. Howard's
class; song, Nettie Olcott; recitation, Ira
Leighton; chorus; recitation, Ellen Bish.
op; recitation, Carl Bell.
Miss Susie Hale went to Lvndonville
last week to meet her father and family
who arrived there from Prince Edward
Island few days ago. They will be
here in short time and their MANY
friends will be glad to see them here
once more: They expect to remain in
this vicinity for several weeks before
gong to their new home in Trinidad.
The Ladies Aid society will meet on
Friday afternoon of this week with
Mrs. 6. T. Breitling. 1t will be the
annual meeting and all members are
requested to be present. Supper will
be served at $50 to which all are cordi-
ally invited
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Bowker spent Sun
day IN Lyndonville with relatives.
The Methodist society enjoyed a ride
and picnic at Martin Meadow pond on
Tuesday.
The W. R. c. will give an entertain
ment on Monday, flag day evening, at
the hall: A table of articles will be for
sale and refreshments will be served.
Kew. E. c. Kinney of Greensboro will
give an illustrated lecture in the Con-
grregational church on Tuesday evening
of this week. He lectures in the interest
of Sunday school work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-16
LOWER WATERFORD,

Mrs. Richard Wheeler of Lyndon was
a recent guest of Mrs. Martha Ross.
Albert Fisher and two daughters Of
Concord spent Sunday with his sister
Mrs. Charles Phillips.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Smith of East
Burke were guests at F. c. Bullock S,
Sunday.
Mrs. Rob Witham and daughter OF St.
Johnsbury is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. l. Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. c. L. Hemingway and
daughter are visiting in Burke.
Miss Susie A. Morrison of Wells River
is the guest OF her aunt, Mrs. Katherine
Morrison.
Mrs. Will Emery, who has been visit.
ing her aunt, Mrs. Frank Brown. has
returned to her home in Haverhill, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Bennett spent part
OF last week in Danville, the guests Of
their daughter, Mrs. Fred Frye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellie Miles and children
OF Passumpsic spent Sunday at D. c.
Bonnett's
Miss Helen Bullock, who has been
working in millinery store in Newport,
\. H., returned home Saturday.
Several from here attended the dance
at Waterford and report good time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-16
Have You Kidney Trouble?

One or more Of the following symptoms
mayindicate that you have: sharp shoot
ing pains in the small of the back and
loins, cloudy or smoky urine, whitish or
reddish sediment in urine, too scanty,
highly colored urine, bloody urine, too
frequent desire, scalding or smarting
pains in passing, irregular heart action,
pufflness under the eyes, nervousness,
restlessness, general debility, swelling of
the lower limbs, rheumatism, sciatica,
lumbago, gravel, etc. Rydale's Kidney
Kennedy is guaranteed to quickly relieve
and permanently cure all forms of Kid
ney, Bladder and Urinary diseases. Sold
and guaranteed by Charles "A. Searles &
Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-16
EAST CABOT,

Mr.. and Mrs. V. D. Blake attended the
graduating exercises of their daughter
Gladys at Goddard Seminary, Barre.
Mrs. George Durrett spent Saturday
at Montpelier.
Mrs. R. S. Barr has returned from a
weeks stay with relatives at Mortified.
Miss Grace Blake is home from Boston.
Miss Gladys Blake returned home from
Barre, Saturday.
K. 5. Barr has Normandy bull, 20
months old, that weighs 1904 pounds.
Who can beat him?
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Tvrell of Mont
pelier and Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Briggs
and daughter of Marshfeld spent Sun.
Gay with their mother, Mrs. George
Drew.
Mrs. Amy Jewett is keeping house for
Herbert Ellis at Marsh6eld.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-16

Every reader of this paper suffering
from stomach or liver complaint can get
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Tablets and Rydale's Liver Tablets, by
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for stomach trouble only, such as indi-
gestion, dyspepsia and mal-assimilation.
The other for liver and bowel troubles.
Both OF these remedies are kept in stock
and sold on a guarantee by Charles a.
Searles & Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-06-16
A Cure for Dyspepsia,

That is what a sufferer from dyspepsia
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Il have taken box of your stomach
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| feel so thankful have found something
that will help me for only those who
have this disease know what it is"
Miss Nettie Springs, Tarlorstown, Va.
Rydale's Stomach Tablets will relieve
at once all forms of Indigestion and Dys-
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