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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-07-15
RETURNED FROM MUSTER.
Co. II Boys Report Successful
Week in Camp from Military
Standpoint, Broke Camp Sunday.

StdHupoiHt. hIOht Ndhhp cuhuds'
The Vermont National Guard, which
has been camping the past week at
Fort Ethan Allen, broke camp on
Sunday, and Company H returned
to this city. The regiment was re-
viewed, in full dress, by Governor
Prouty and staff, Capt. L. A. I.
Chapman, commandant at Norwich
University, and others, at Bur
lington Saturday afternoon. Later
the service medals were presented
as follows:
20 Years.
Major Dyer, Major Johnson, Sec
ond Lieut. Powe.
10 Years.
Capt c. H. Senter, Montpelier;
Lieut.. T. J. Hagan, Lieut.. j. W.
Cobb, Lieut.. r. T. Corey, Capt F.
P. Johnson.
Five Years.
Lieut.. Ferris, Co, c, Lieut.. Had
ley, Co. E, Lieut.. C. A. Toilette,
Co. H, Lieut.. Corliss, Co. L, Lieut..
Gill, Co. NJ; Battalion Sergeant
Major B. A. Sumner, Montpelier,
Battalion Sergeant Fuller; Sergts.
French. Weatherbee, Campbell, La
point, L. E, Flint, r. H. Paine;
Corporal c.. F. Howard, George
Stone, Drolette, Potter, Allen, Beck
ington; Privates Stone, Morgan,
Dickns, Granger, Matten, March.
On Friday outpost duty was
done. Five companies defended the
camp, seven attacking it. The men
received $3.50 a day during camp,
the officers receiving regular army
pay.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-07-15
Funeral of Mrs. Odgers.

The funeral of Mrs. Bernice OAR
ling Odgers, the Barre school teach
err, whose death occurred on Satur-
day morning, was held from the
Presbyterian church in that city
at 1890 Monday afternoon. The SER
vices were largely attended, sew
eral of the local teachers who had
taught with Mrs. Odgers, attending,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-07-15
A Total Abstainer.

Excited Individuals this where
they swear people? Commissioner For
Oaths-Yes, sir. What can I do for
you? Excited Individual want to
take an oath never to put down an.
other carpet.-London Telegraph,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-07-15
Accommodation Him.

Youth-Oh, don't want to take that
character. I'll make fool of myself
sure. Maiden-Well, you said you
wanted an easy part.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-07-15
When Wild
PlumS Blossom
BY JEANETTE H.
wALwORTH.
RI the ceremony of baptism had eve
Copyright, 1909, by American Press
Association.

r the ceremony of baptism had ever
been performed for the benefit of
JohnSie Ralston, he would have
figured in the parish register as
John @. Calhoun Ralston. but neither
parish register nor baptismal font could
have been found within twenty miles
of the lonely plantation where he first
saw the light.
Given locality and environment and
the corruption of the boys name was
inevitable. In bestowing the name of
the illustrious states Fighter on his
only son bluff Bruce Ralston had ap-
parently trusted to his achieving great
ness from association of ideas evident
ly, for other aids to progress were con-
spicuously absent.
He was the last direct Ralston.
There were collaterals, nephews and
cousins, but no straightout descendant
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-07-15

81 had bachelor apartment at one
time with an Englishman, who was
always talking about his 'bawth, you
know" said a New York banker.
"The first thing of morning he said:
4 must take my bawth, you know.
Really, now, 1 must take my bawth-
haw, haw"
HE did so much talking about his
'bawth' that / stayed one morning to
see him take ito see if 1t was diff
ferent from the bath of the American.
at was. This is what he did: First
he spread a soft towel at the bottom
of the bathtub, then turned on the
water until it was about two inches
high.
$50 as not to chill my feet, you
know-haw, haww he explained to me,
'"Then he stood on the soft towel in
the two inches of water, turned on
the spray, sprang through it. leaped
out and rushed for towel.
HE had taken his 'bawth, you know
-haw, hawv Washington Post.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-07-15
Chased by a Sea Serpent.

Chased by Sea Serpent.
"Ever see sea serpentT
II was chased by one once"
'sWhat did you doT
"Got up and LIT the gas."-Pittsburg
Post.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-07-15

He-If Herr Schulderowsky marries
the rich bankers daughter there'll be
two happy people.
She-Indeed? Do you think they'll
be so happy together?
Hell don't know about them, but
his shoemaker and tailor will get their
pay at last.-Berlin Journal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-05-05

Most ordinary colds will yield to
the simplest tr"atment' says the Chi
cago Tribune. 'moderative laXntives.
hot FOOT baths. q free pcrspiration
and an avoidance of exposure to cold
ana wet after treatment" While
this treatment is simple. it requires
adopting II must remain in doors for
a day or two, or a fresh cold Is almost
sure to be contracted, and in many
instances pneumonia follows Is il
not better to pin your faith to an old
reliable preparation like Chamber
lains Cough Remedy. that is famous
for its cures OF colds and can always
be depended upon? For sale by the
haurens Drus Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-05-05
NOTICE o. TEACHERS EXAMINA.
EInN

. The regular spring teachers exam
nation Will be held in the Court house
on Friday. May llth beginning at 10
o'clock a. m
Teachers whose c"r;licalcs win ex-
pirc this year can tax" advantage Of
rhis examination and thereby qualify
themselves TO teach in the public
schools nest year. The law Is very
plain on this point and little pre-
caution now may prevent much annoy
HuCr latter
There win br no Summer school in
,his county this year In fact. The
only summer school in the state viii
b" held at Spartanburg Work done
at tn" Wofrord Summer school will
receive the same recognition thar VAS
formerly given TO work in the state
and County summer schools
Trustees in employing teachers
should recognize applications only
from such as have college diploma
or FIRST grade certificate
GEO. l.. PITTS
%i-1t Co. Supt. Of Ed
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-05-05
Rheumatism.

More than nine out OF every ten cases
OF rheumntism are simply rheuma-
tiSm OF the muscles. due TO cold or
damp. or chronic rheumatism In
such cases no internal treatment is
required. The free APPLICATION OF
ChamDerlain,s liniment lis all that is
needed, and 1t is certain to give quick
relief Give it Il trial and see for
yourself how quickly il relieves the
pain and soreness The medicines
usually given internally for rhcuma-
tism are poisonous or very strong
medicines. They are worse than
useless in cases OF chronic and mus
crlar rheumatism. For sale by the
l.aurenS Drug Co
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-05-05
It,s n Tnn NninL nnnr.

Great deeds compel regard. The
world crowns its dOers. That's why
the American people have crowned
Dr. Kings New Discovery the King
OF Throat and Lung remedies -
Every atom is Il health force 1t
Kills germs and colds and la grippe
vanish IL heals cOugh-rackcd mem =
braneS. and coughing stops. Sore.
intlamed bronchial tubes and lungs
are cured and hemorrhagrs cease.
Dr. Geo. Moore. Black Jack. s. c..
writes: III cured me OF lung trou-
BILE pronounced hopeless by all doc
tors SOC $l.OO Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by Laurrus Drug Go. and
Palmetto Drug CO.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-05-05
Twas But a joke. Friend.

One of the leading daily newspapers
in South Carolina said last Monday:
The appointment OF Laurens man
as delegate to a peace conference
is proper enough. but it would be
wiser TO delegate peace conference
to- be held in Laurens." How much
longer are we going to allow such
things to be said OF our grand old
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-05-05
county Of Laurens? Gray Court
Owings Herald.
The "Sistcr States"

curious inquirer wants to know
what are the Sister Statcs." We
should Judge that they are Miss Ouri.
the Misses Sippi, Ida Ho. Mary Land.
callie Eornia. Ala Bama. Louisa An
ma. Della Ware and Minnie Sofa. -
Fairfax Forum
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-05-05

lies In Il keen. clear brain. backed By
indomitahle will and resistleSs energy
such power comes from the splendid
health that Or. Kings New Life Pills
impart They vitalize every organ
and build UP brain and body. j. A.
Harmon, lizemOre. w. Va. writes:
They are the best pills have ever
used. 2IC, at LaurcuS Drug Co. and
Palmetto Drug G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-05-05
Our prrIrtunl Fashions.

why do they always make pic
lures OF Cupid without any clothes -
SO hr won't ever be out of style. ''
Cleveland Leader.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-05-05
No Dnnbt, ~ Dnnhi,

The building OF the proposed cleo
trio line between I.aurens and Clinton
"ould probably result in the moral
uplift OF LaurenS.- News and Courier
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-05-05

Every farmer can be his own wealth
"r profit If he will keep his tools un-
der tn" shed and his stock in the
stable during bad nights.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-05-05

II is not best always To stay at
home: an occasional, change is good
tor everybody. Even the kitchen fire
goes out occasionally
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-20
Legal Notices.
Chapcery sale.

In pursuance and by virtue OF a certain decree
OF the circuit urt for the county OF Van Buren, In
chancrr m the state of Michigan. male and
dated on the 2sth day Of June A. ID. 1909, in a
certain cause therein pending, wherein Eva
Drake and Jay Smith are complain ants, aud
Dora NJ Cores and Charles X. Cores are de-
fendaLts
Notice is hereby given that shall sell at public
auction the highest bidder at the front dool Of
the court house. the village of Paw Paw, county
OF Van Buren,, state OF Michigan, said court house
being the place for holding the circuit court In and
for said county, on Saturday the 2Sth day OF
August A. ID. 10 y, all OF The FOLLOWING described
lands and premises wit:
All that certliu piece or parcel OF land situate IN
the village Of Lawrence, county OF Van Buren,, ana
state of Michigan, viz: Lot number six (6 In
block number three 3l of Phelps and Ridlon's
addition 10 the village OF Lawrence;
Also parcel of land commencing at the north
west corner OF said lot six, running thence north
hve rods, thence east FIVE rods, thence south FIVE
rods thence west hye rods 10 the place of beg n-
n'nR all In town three south, range fifteen west 4,
together with the heredtanent aud appurtenances
thersunto belonging or In anywise appertaining.
Dated this l4th day of July, A ID. 1909
ORAN w. ROWLAND,
30 Circuit Cont COMMISSIONS.
Van Buren, County, Michigan.
RUSSELL VI. CHASE,
solicitor FOR C)mDlanants,
Business address. Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-20
NlOrtgage sale.

Whereas default has been made in the pay
ment of a certain indeuture of mortgage bearing
date the 7th day of luue. 1907. made and
delivered 10y William VI. Traver aud his wife, Leila
Trayer 10 the FIRST State Bank OF Decatur. Michi-
gan, which said mortgage was duly recorded in
the office of the registerof deeds for the county
of Van Buren, state Of Michigan, Oh the SIN day Of
June, 1907, at O'Clock IN the forenoon, in Liner
50 of Nor cages. on page 22i,
And whereas, the power of sale contained i'm said
mortgage has become operative and the whole
amount secured by said mortgage has become due
and payable and the amount now claimed TO be due
aud unpaid said mortgage, at the date of this
notice IL the of forty six hundred and fifty
eight dollars (s4 ,65s OOJ aud no suit or proceed
ing I'm law or in equity having been in tituted TO re-
cover me amount due on said mortgage or any part
thereof,
Nov therefore notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage
and In pursuance of the statute I'm such case made
aud provided, said mortgage Vill b. forecosed by a
sale OF the mortgaRed premises o much thereof
az may D. necessary to satisfy the amoHnt due on
-ad ortRage and an attorney fee provided for in
said mortgage and the statute of this state and
other costs aud expenses of SAN sale is provided
by law; said prem tses will be sold AT puolic vendue
to the highest bidder al the north front door of
the court house I'm the village Of Paw Paw Van
Buren, county. Michigan, said court house being the
place of holdink the circuit copri for said cOunty)
on Tuesday. the 26th dayOf October, 1903, at ten
O'Clock In the forenoon of said day. said premises
.re describ in said mortgage a. Lots three 49,
four 81, hVe l. six ldl and seven Z !, In block
one Ill also all that part OF lots I l. two p
/,
lying north of the South Haven and Eastern Hail.
road In block two l2l; also parcel OF land lying
h'tween said blocks one and two, aud between
North Cei tire aud Maple streets; all the above
being in sarss second addit w TO the village of
Hartford, Van Buren, county, MICHIGAN also two
descriptions Of land I'm section NO [2l town three
81 south, range sixteen tl6l west. described as fol-
lows, to-wit; Commencing 1902 chains north Of
the southwest corner uf section two ,2 thence
o25 chains, north 80 chains, west 1855 chains
north s75 chains west 1884 chains south 5 s35
CHAINS TO place of beginning containing 5.43 acres
also CT mmencing 25.05 chains norff OF the SOUTH
west corner OF section two 81, thence east 1887
chains. north chains. west o.S35 chains to Begin
ming, containing sg2 acres; all i'm the township Of
Hatfors. county of Van Buren, and state Of
Michigan.
The FIRST STATE BANK,
20 tl3 OF Decatur, Michigan,
Mortgage.
Dated August 3 1909.
JOSEPH l.. SrURR,
Attorney for Mortgage.
Business address Decatur, Michigan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-20
Order of Publication.

State OF Michigan the circuit court for the county
of Van Buren,. In ehancery
Harvey A. sherman and Emma sherman, Com.
planaIts, vs. Isaac willard and the unknown
grantees o. Isaac w. Willard, Cynthia ". HUbbell
william A. Willard David r.. Willard. Isaac Will
ard. John =. willard, Lot \. Willard, Henry @.
willard, Hannah III. Sanborn, Sarah Q. Clay,
NaTiel n. kowel, Ahbie X. Marshall, Frances VI
Burt, Theresa O. willard, Frank willard and
mary V. Hard, Defendants.
At "A session of said court he at the court house
IN the village Of Paw law, in said county, on the
26'h day OF July, A. ID. 1909
Present. Hon. l. Burget Desvoignos, Circuit
Judge.
In this cause II appearing from affdavit on file
that the defendant Isaac w. willard is deces sed,
that Cynthia w. Hubbell, William A. Willard,
David r. willard. Isaac Willard, John ), Willard,
Lot :. willard Henry Q willard, Hannah H. San-
born Sarah G.. Clay, Marel y. RJwel, Abbie r..
Marshall, Frances VI. Burt, Theresa O. willard,
Frank Willard and Mary v. willard non resi-
dents and their place Of residence cannot be ascer
tanned after diligent search and inquiry and that
the unknown grantee OF Isaac Willard does not
appear Of record in the office of the register of
deeds for Van Buren, county, and such person can
not be ascertaiDed or whereabouts determined
Or tuoton of Thomas J. Cavanaugh, complain
ants solicitor II Is ordered that the said defendants
above named cause their appearance 10 be entered
therein within hye months from the date of this
order and I'm case of their appearance that they
cause their answer 10 the cOmplalnants' bill Of
complaint 10 be filed and a copy thereof to be
served said compliments solicitor within twenty
days after service them of "a copy of said bill
and notice o. this order and that in default thereof
said bill be taken conf essed by said resident
defends nts.
And IL is further ordered that within twenty days
the said compliments cause notice OF this order
10 be published in the True North, rner, newspa-
per printed, published ard circulating In said
county, and that such publication be conrinu
once in each week for weeks in succession or
that they due personal service TO be had said
non resident defendants at least twenty days be ore
the time above pres cribed for their appearance.
l.. BURGET DIES vOIGNES
Circuit Judge.
THOMAS CAVAsAUGH,
Solicitor for Complainants.
Business address,
Paw Paw, Mich 26t7
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-20
Probate Oraer.


State of Michigan, the probate court for the ceun-
ty OF Van Buren,.
At session of said court held at the probate of.
hce IN the village of Paw Paw in said county the
81 day o. Angus, A. ID. 1909.
Present Hon. David Anderson judge OF probate.
In the matter of the estate of VIM. +. Dhroop,
deceased.
silas V. Throop, brother and one of the heirs at
law of said deceased. having filed in said court his
petition prsyin that the adjudicate and de-
termine who we're at the time of his death
the legal heirs of said deceased and entitled by the
laws of this ~ ate to inherit the real estate in said
petition described.
IL il ordered that the 30th day of August, A. ID.
1909 at ten O'Clock IN the forenoon at said probate
office be and is hereby appointed for hearing said
petition.
II is further ordered that public notice thereof be
given by publication of copy Of this order for
three successive weeks previous TO said day of hear
ing in the True Northerner a newspaper printed
aud circulated in said county
DAVID ANDERSON,
26t4 Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-20

State Of Michigan. The Probate Court Sor the
County of Van Barren.
Az session of said court, held at the probate Of
hcs I'm the village of Paw Paw i'm said county on the
10th day of August, A. ID. 1883.
Present Hon. David Anderson, Judge OF Probate
In the mattes of the estte OF Charles y. Pass
more deceased.
Elizabeth A. Passnore, widow OF said deceased,
having filed in said court her petition praying for
therein stated, that administration of said
estate be granted TO said petitioner, or to some
other suitable person.
10 II ordered that the 18th day Of September A. -.
1909. at ten O'Clock i'm the forenoon, at said pro-
bate Office be and is hereby appointed for hearing
SAID Petition
IL Is further ordered, that public notice thereof
be given by publication of copy Of this order for
three successive weeks previous 10 said day OF
hearing. I'm The True Northern err, a Newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
DAVID ANDERSON,
284 Judge ol Probate
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-08-20
Probate Order.

Dated August 9th, 1893.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-08
Denrer the Mecca.

During the next few weeks Denver
will be the Mecca for Colorado and sur
rounding States as several large State
and Interstate gatherings are to hold
their annual conventions in the Colo
RADIO Capitol on these dates. The Al
bany Hotel has been selected as Head
quarters for nearly all these gather
ings, and as is the custom, The Albany
is making specially low rate to State
people for these occasions. The Albany
will be the center Of attraction for all
festivities during the next few weeks.
On January 18th and 14th will be held
the annual convention OF the State Ed
itorial Association; the week following,
tho meeting Of the State Horticultural
Association; Colorado Hay and Grain
Dealers Association; Colorado Cattle
and Horse Growers Association, and
The Delta independent., 1909-01-08
only improvident and illegal, bu, unwi.e in the

only improvident and illegal, but unwise in the
extreme; and
RESOLVED. That we importune our forest
supervisor not TO again ignore the regulations Of
the Use Book pertaining TO our business rela-
tions with him: and.
BE IT RESOLVED. That we request Super
visor And erson. to take immediate steps To rec
tify this grave mistake by making refusal to
grant grazing permit to Mr.. Hutchinson for
the year 1879. in case Of continued trcspass on
his part; and
RESOLVED. That we demand protection Of
our grazing rights In districts numbered 2, and
from Intrusion by cattle grazing under such
permits; and.
RESOLVED. That copy OF these resolutions
he forwarded TO Supervisor And rron. of the
Battlcment Mesa Forest Reserve.
Committee on Revolutions
The Delta independent., 1909-01-08
the Western Live Stock Show. as we'll

the Western Live Stock Show, a. we'll
~ Colorado's First Annual Horse Show,
which will be open during the entire
week. The Colorado and Wyoming Re-
tail Lumber Dealers Association meets
January 18th, 14th and 18th, and In
February the Colorado Hardware Deal
ers' Association will meet and has se-
lected the Albany as official head
quarters.
A great many public entertainments
have been arranged at the Albany DUR
ing the week Of the Horse Show, and
elaborate preparations are being made
along the lines Of decoration and musi-
cal attractions each evening during the
The Delta independent., 1909-01-08
College Short Courses.

The short courses at Delta this week
were entirely successful and satisfsc-
tory, though the scholarships proper
were not 10 many a. was hoped for.
This was made up in crowded condi-
tions, however, by the attendance Of
the High School pupils, who were
admitted to the course.
Altogether, the course and instruc :.
tions were fully as popular a. those
held here before. and those In line for
instructions are greatly pleased with It.
The Domestic Science course has
grown In membership and popularity
during the week.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-08

Not In modern times has there been
any record Of 80 fearful calamity a.
the Sicilian earthquake.
The Delta independent., 1909-01-08

WHEREAS, Supervisor, Anderson. recon-
mended the issuance of grazing permit to Mr..
w. T. Hutchinson of salida, Colorado, TO Craze
two thousand or more steers in district num-
bered OF the Battiement Mesa Forest Reserve;
and,
WHEREAS, By virtue Of said grazing permit
Mr. Hutchinson has driven In upon the range
used by resident stockmen two thousand four
hundred head or more OF steers and,
WHEREAS, The introduction OF this number
of cattle into a range already stocked up 10 Its
utmost capacity by resident stockmer, and said
cattle beipg permitted to Craze unrestrained by
the owner upon territory permitted to residents
and Taxpayers, and not kept within upon the
arou ds Of his stated permit, is unjust and
works hardship upon such residents and tax
payers; and,
WHERE'S. Said cattle are now crowding the
winter range OF users Of districts numbered 2. 8
and OF said reserve 70 reinfest not only district
numbered In the spring but districts numbered
2 and AZ well; and,
WHEREAS. Said grazing permit was issued to
Mr. Hutchinson for these steers by Supervisor
| Anderson without advisement with either OF the
Advisory Boards Of our association. or that Of
the Delta County Cattle and Horse Growers As
ISOLATION; now therefore,
| BE 1T kE5OLvED, That we. The Delta
County Live Stock Association, deplore the iss',-
ance Of grazing permit TO any person. increas-
| ing or decreasing the number Of stock on the
| range, (saye In strict compliance with Regula.
tion 90 Of the Forest Service Use Book as not