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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
Hvnnot;c Power In Animals.

An interesting instance Of the hyp-
motto power possessed by a good many
animals is given by correspondent OF
the Glasgow Herald. One morning
outside Elgin n blackbird was OBJ
served TO be standing by the road
side. paying no heed TO the footsteps
OF the passerby. 1t was gazing liked
ly at four young weasels under the
hedge. which were approaching In a
semicircle apparently to surround II.
Just then a warning cry was heard
from behind, uttered presumably by
the parent weasel, and the young ones
disappeared in the hedge. The bird
still remained powerless andsimmoya'
BILE, and only after repeated urging did
It fy TO a tree near by, when 1t gave
forth a weak. frightened sound, as
though still under the influence of the
terror which had arrested its faculties
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
a Lich Gate.

4 Heb gate is shed. generally of
oak, over the entrance IF church
ward. beneath which the bearers paus-
! when bringing a body for inter
.irnt. Here the clergyman met the
body and read the Introductory part
" the burial service as he preceded
the funera, train into the church. Ex'
nmples OF old llch gates are still 10 be
seen I'm = any country churchyards. ln
Wales they are more modern and are
usually built Uf stone. Some OF the
old Itch gates are formed with one
wide door turning on a central piyo.
and self closing by means OF a rude
pulley wheel in the roof and a stone
weight inclosed In an iron frame. a
primitive but effective piece OF ma
chinery. In Herefordshire they are
also called "scnIlage" or 'scalenge'
gates. "Lich gate" Is derived from
the Anglo Saxon Itch, corpse; hence
the north country "lyke wake."-Lon-
don Answers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
Spenoer's "Flrst Principles"

In SpeDcer's First Principles" he
endeavors TO define the fields Of the
unknowable and the movable and
the postulates with which the studies
Of the movable must be pursued.
When Spencer writes that "the man
Of science truly knows that In its ulti-
mate essence nothing can be known" "
he Is not referring TO mans brain yes
terday or today. He means that the
fundamental principles OF the universe,
like space, time. matter. force and mo-
ton. are by their very nature un-
movable. Since all mans knowledge
of the cosmos can be traced back ultl-
mately TO sense experience. and since
sense experience IS not always rella-
BILE and much OF what he calls the
ultimate essence Is entirely inaccessi-
BILE to sense experience, 1t may be phil
osophically said that man cannot be
sure he really knows anything. Both
the strength and the weakness OF bis
theory are due 10 the equiyocal import
Of the term knowledge. New York
American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
Struck a Barqain.

An old woman recently entered an
opticians shop and asked to look at
some spectacles. Choosing pair. she
asked the price.
"Five shllllngs," was the answer.
"And how much are they without
the caser
Il could not sell them for less than
Is. 10d.." said the tradesman. who was
determined TO get all be could.
do you only take off twopence fol
the case?' queried the woman.
THAT IS all The case IS worth nc
more than twopence," was the reply.
That is good news" CALCULATED the
old lady, with sigh OF relief. "leS
the case for mine which | have lost"
So saying, she laid down the two
pence and marched off with the covet
ed case before the astonished shopkeep
er had time to interfere.-London Mail
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
The WAY Of the World,


when we were poor" remarked the
prosperous man reAectively. I'VE look
ed forward 70 the time when we could
have a summer home"
"Well?"
"Well, when we got rich enough to
have one We didn't like going TO the
same place every summer because II
was monotonous. and we looked for
ward to the time when we could have
another for variety"
"WeliY"
"Well, we got another. and then we
began to long for a winter place. 81
that We wouldn't bave to he so much
IN the big house In the city"
"Well:"
well. we've got them all now"
"And are you happy
II suppose so-at least. suppo%
nv wife is. She keeps them all shut
up and spends most OF her time In Eu
rope, but she knows she has them."-
Chicago Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
a Mild Hint.

Two guests came to spend the even
ing and didn't know when to depart
The host and hostess were patient
with them, very patient but when
II, u and finally l o'clock struck
the husband realized that something
must be done. He was an original
chap, and In his drol way he looked
over at his wife and said mildly:
"My dear. hadn't we better get up
to bed? Our friends may want TO
be going"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
~ s,nat ae Expected.

\ dO tor IN Il lOrRShlre village lately
alve mp his house and was succeeded
IN 1. bl Il veterinary surgeon. Before
he had been inauy weeks In his new
home the vet Nas awakened In the
early honrS nf rather bleak spring
morning Opening the window, he
heard a voice call Out OF the darkness:
Can you come with me at once,
mister: She's very bad"
The surgeon dressed and found a
trap waiting 10 take him TO a farm
two or three miles away from the vii
lase. On the way he asked a few
que, lions about the case he was TO at
teud.
I'm afraid there's very little hope
for her" said the farmer shes been
ailiug now. you see, for ten years, ana
she's getting pretty old rs well"
Annoyed at being called out at such
an hour to see an obviously not very
valuable animal. the veterinary sur
geon exclaimed. why on earth don't
you shoot herr
What" exclaimed the farmer.
"Shoot my mother"
Then the vet" understood that ii was
the previous tenant who was wanted.
-I.oudOn Tit Bits.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
Convincino the Waiter.


"I have learned how 10 make IN
foreign walters in the restaurant
where eat think ! have lived In Eu
rope half Uterine" said IL woman
who never dimes at home. Il dawdl'
over my dinner twice aS long aS any
body else in the place 1t requires NJ
effort for me to do that. BY nature
I eat in the same leiSurely mannei
that / do everything else. Most O.
my compatriotS bolt their food. As
consequence the foreign walters wh'
are used to leiSurely dining regar(
them with amazed horror.
"Ah, those Americans" they ex
claim. Some day they choke. But a
for madame meaning Newell. ma
dame is different. Madame nibbles
she sips, she fingers; therefore she /
not as those Of common American
clay. 1t takes madame never less thar
two hours TO eat her dinner. Tha
marks her as one Of the European
elect New York Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
Work Day on a Mississippi Plantation

Work Day on a Mississippi Plantation.
The day begins OH plantation when
1t is yet night. The big bell rings be-
tween 4 and < O'Clock for the hands
TO 60 TO the fields. Nanny starts her
small sable assistants around at the
"biy house" with early coffee about H.
Without this tiny cup Of cafe MIR
your true creole gets up on the wrong
side of The bed lie has no appetite
for breakfast after a ride through the
fields and sill less for his generous
MONDAY dinnrr. Supper is served al
night. and the dishes are typically
sonthern-the corn and batter breads.
fried chickens and wafleS and fig pre-
serves with "Sillabub," that moon
beam mixture that makes modern ices
and confections heavy by comparison
for dessert. Life on a plantation Is
not dull. There are visits TO town and
a constant stream of visitors from
town There are sugar house" par
ties and hog Killings. Christmas doings
and THANKSGIVING dinners. 10 say moth
ing of house parties and hunts.-Mem-
phis Commercial Appeal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
wronoIy Placed,

II is astonishing sometimes how un
consciously careless we are Of the feel.
ings OF the person to whom we are
talking. A young guardsman told me
the other day that friend OF his went
with him to consult his lawyer. The
solicitor. q shrewd looking and kindly
old gentleman, was listening to an
irate explanation Of how his clerk had
failed to do something that had been
expected Of him. "Yes, you are quite
right. It was his fault" said the SO
licitor.
But why are these confounded law
yers' clerks so stupid" asked the
angry soldier.
II dc not know. my dear sir" re
nlIed the solicitor kindly, but woulC
Won mind alluding to them as lawyers
confounded clerksr "--London NJ. A. Z
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17

An amusing incident occurred when
tbe house Of lords was in committee
ON the reform bill of 1861. The clerk
Of the house iniimatcd that an amend
ment had hpen handed in. the writing
Of which was so iIlegible that he was
unable 10 say what IL was about or
who had written ii. Ii was then dis
covered that Lord Lyttleton was the
autbor. and II turned out TO be pro-
nosal DISTINGUISHING all persons who
coula not write. Westminster Gazette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
unappreciated Efforts.

Unselish goodness Is seldom appre-
ciaied in this world Of ours. There
was that man in the electric car, for
instance. Having rung up three fares
in his efforts to stop the car for the
lady that sat on the opposite side. he
tossed after her the umbrella that be
longed To the little gray whiskered man
on his right. Neither the gray whis
kered man nor the conductor liked
The thoughtful Samaritan for his nj
truistlc efforts - Boston Transcript
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
Taking After Father.
1T has its fathers nose"
"And its mothers eyes"

"And Aunt Alice's MOUTH
"And Uncle EbeneZer's earsp'
Such, multiplied by about a hun
dred, were the criticisms leveled by
kind friends against the Fitzboodle
baby.
Then the unconcerned baby began to
calmly chew his big toe.
"Ahp murmured Mr.. Fitzboodle
"Baby Is certainly endowed with some
of my wlfe's chief characteristics"
mot to mention you. Fritz Fttzboo
dlew snapped his wife. Baby never
opens his mouth without putting bis
foot I'm itw
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
A Strenuous Hint.

He had been a regular Sunday caller
for six months. when one evening be
dropped In arrayed In new suit.
"That's lovely wedding suit you
have on remarked the dear girl.
"Whyw gasped the astonished young
man "t-this Is b-business suit!
"Well." rejoined the d. 6. calmly
81 mean business
And the very next day he put uT
s1oo9 OF his hard earned wealth fol
n solitaire. News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17

Little Walter was whispering into
the ear OF his dog.
What are you saying TO Rover
lear?' asked his mother.
"Oh. was Just telling him how
lucky he was" replied Waiter. cause
he didn't have to have his neck washed
and his hair combed or go to school,
chicago News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17

A sentry. an lrishman. was on post
duty for the frst time at night, when
tho officer of the day approached. He
called. "Who comes thereY
.Oaicer of the day" was the reply.
..Tben what are yez doin out at
niqht?" asked the sentry. = Lonoon
ralepraph
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
The Reason.

"Why do so many women rest tneir
chins on their hands when they are
irving 10 thlnkT
10 hold their mouths shut so that
they won't disturb themselves" =
Cleveland Leader.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
X Was Hard.

Hamfatter Hamlet the actor)-That
hard boiled egg gave me a headache.
His Friend-You shouldn't eat nara
boiled eggs. Hamfatter-l didn't eat
It. A fellow hit me with 1t behind the
aar
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17

ued,cal Professor What Is The re-
suIt Young gentlemen. when paiien'
,amnerature goes down as far as J.
can? student why-er-he gets co'o
faat-Cleveland Leader.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
He Was Out.

Short-lf Long calls with that little
bilI tell him I'm cut. Mrs. Shorf-but
that would be telling falsehood!
Short-Notbing Of the kind I'm OUT
of cash.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
A Money Maker.

Sanso-He is not rich and yet he
makes a great deal more money than
he spends.
Rodd-How can that be?
Sapso-He works In the mint.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
fery Low Weekend Round Trip
Fares.

Now Sin effect via SOUTHERN
RAILWAY from Washington and
Alexandria to Somerset, Warrenton,
Iarri sonburg, Bluemont and inter-
mediate points and from these stations
% Alexandria and Washington, lin
iled returning until Monday following
date Of sale. These tickets will con-
tinue 20 be sold until ard including
Sunday, October 3rd, 1909.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
Tho Separation.

T understand that she Is separated
from her husband"
"Yes."
"Oh, tell me all about 1t. What CID
she dor
Nothing. He died"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
Coasino.

Mrs. Brown-i'm afraid to let you
have a bicycle. Little Johnny-Dont
feel that way. ma. Even II II did XIII
me. remember that II would be the last
thing I ever asked you for.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
Happy Parents.

Distraught Mother-And what with
these heducatlon bills an all, miss. i
sometimes says to myself: "'Appy
are the parents what never 'ad any
children" l says.-London Bystander.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
WANTED

We want, for a customer, a good
productive farm, of from so to Is
acres of land, (which is not hilly)
with good dwelling, barn and all other
necessary outbuildings in good con-
dition. Situated from one to three
miles west of Woodstock. For farm
to suit we will pay cash, il not priced
too high. Apply to
]. n. DAVIS & CO.
Real Estate Agents
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
n.m~anor e.nalyxed.

"Your chauffeur seems very respec''
full" said the guest. ;,
~rbat air Of deferential solici'ade'
replied Sir. Chugeins' "ls not s. reslec'.
=. T. svmpaihy."- Washington Star
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17

Mrs Happywed Il never saw an eu'
rcated bear. Did your Patient VIE ne,
Yea. indeed. We have one. .ome o's'
s,,c,e sfternoop wbe0 hf Is st home
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17

A Persian. philosopher says. "The
goat climbs the rocky hill. the wise
man takes the valley road"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17

Great men are they who see ina,
.piritual iS sfvonger than any maferia'
force. Emerson.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
AnnleS. AnnLPS.

We viii pay highest ca hprices Tor
summer apples. Can take them any
time, will be in the market all .h Q
season for all kinds of apples.
July l6-2mO. G. A. SAUM & Coz
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
FOX SALE.

A good dwelling on North Main
street, (west side) with seven rooms
pantry and good cellar, electric lights
and pure mountain water in the house,
nice lot 50x200 #. Price reasonable.
Apply TO j. N. DAVIS Il CO.,
Real Estate Agents,
Wood took Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
Snnna Odd Sneilinn.

Americans. says the London News
employ the word "Britisher." which
they invented. in contemptuous sense
1t was a certain Philadelphia wit who
is said to have asked bis friends what
a ''Britisher" would mean to convey
by the written word "ghoughphtheight
teeau." He had to explain to them
that, according to the genius of the
English language. 1t meant potato.
Thus: CHIP. as In "hlccough;" ough-
O. as In dough-" pbth-t, MS In 'phthi
Sis" eigh-a. as In "neighbOr;" tte-t
as In gazette" and eau-o, as II
beau" This was at least as puzzline
as the livery stable keepers bill which
contained the Two lines
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-09-17
Aosafada
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Nobody who does not know the an
swer" has ever yet arrived at the solu.
ton, which is. in the vernacular OF
the creditor himself. a 'oss 'alf day
and "A-takin ON i'm 'ome ag'iD."
The Press., 1909-06-02
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.
Matter under this head 10 cents peI

Matter under this head 10 cents per line.l Pianos and Organs tuned, repaired polished and cleaned. Chas. $. Cady, Stafford. 4~9 The Annual Hat and Flower Sale Is now on at D Robeltson's. A hat for 90 cents, or a bunch of Flowers for 25 cents. Fresh Fish for this week at the Central Market, $. Rogers, Prop. Roe Shad, Buck Shad, Halibut, Sea Trout, Boston Blue, Paddock, Cod, Cusk, Eels, Round Clans, Long Clams, Weak Fish and Butter Fish, We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during the illness and death of my wife and our mother. Lotus DUoHARME AND FAMILY. The G. A. R. and w. R. c. wish to express their thanks through the Press to Anders Jacobsen for his gift of ice cream on Memorial Day.
The Press., 1909-06-02
UNION.

Regular meeting of Mashapaug Lake grange next Monday evening.
 E. M. Horton has recently erected monuments at the graves of his wife s parents, MT. and Mrs. Daniel Bartlett, at North Ashford.
 Miss Florence l.. Barrows was re- gently elected member of the bio- logical society of Smith college for excellence in botanical work.
 It was a great pleasure to have Mrs. David P. Corbin, widow of the be- loved captain of our Union boys, ' with us again on Memorial day.
 MT. and Mrs. Gilbert E. Wili came out from Manchester last Satur- day. MT. Willis is in the' trucking business and has fifteen horses em- ployed in his work.
 Rev. Hugh F. Graham had 8 most eloquent and interesting Memorial sermon last Sunday It is MT. Graham's custom to use no notes. and he holds the closest attention of his audience.
 Ralph V. Towns, who is soon to graduate from Monson academy, has the honor of being one of the three speakers who are chosen from the graduating class, because of their high standard of scholarship throughout the four years course. Mr. Towne entered Monson academy directly from the Union schools. He has taken the college preparatory courses. and is younger than the average student graduating from academy or high school.
 Now that another Memorial day has passed into history, 7 there is . matter that might we'll receive the attention of the people of Union.
The Press., 1909-06-02

A balloon sailed over this vicinity seen passing over Hedgehog. It took an easterly courHe and sailed over Mount Ochepetuck. FirHt it was thought that it was going to land on Mt. ochepetuck. but from there it sailed 2 little higher course and went directly east of the mountain. It sailed so low that a man could be seen plainly operating the balloon.
 Mt. ochepetuck Notes.
 Many are inquirinR when the Ives. per services" held ons Sunday after moons, which were so much esteemed in previous seasons, will be resumed. It is Mrs. Lawson's intention Co start them towards the end of June, an soon as she can arrange for help in the music and speaking.
 Rev. H. M. Lawson and family are now making their headquarters st the bungalow, having come earlier than usual this year, as he has recent. ly closed his pastorate at BrookfeId. He expects to supply churches on Sundays and spend the remainder of the time at the bungalow.
 Among the visitors at the peak rec oently have been Mir. and Mrs. Roliin- son of Stafford. Charles Chism of Stafford Street. George Taylor of wor- cester, Morris Marcy of southbridge and Miss Marcy of Hartford. The view from the mountain over the forests, as the changing green of the foliage has appeared, has been superb. Last Sunday and Monday were ex. ceptinnally clear days
 At the Old Home Day gathering last year the need of a better road from the highway to the bungalow was spoken of, to accommodate the large number of people who wish to attend the meetings on Sundays and the other gatherings. All who wish to help by money contributions may hand these to M. P. !. Walker or to Rev. H. M. Lawson. Then those who are willing to give a few hours labor are invited to meet on Tuesday morning, June Sth, for ''boa. Lunoh will be furnished at the bunga. low at noon. It is proposed also to have another bee later to cut out Q road on the north side to accommodate the people from Rock Meadow and Staffordville. ..,-
The Press., 1909-06-02

perienoes on picket duty. George Thayer of the same company gave some "reminiscences. Thomas Hud- son, who saw more service and harder fighting than any other, said that the bullet wasn't made that could kill him. Vim, H. Horton paid a tribute to Capt. David Corbin and to Corporal Edwin Upham, and told the pastor that he had good work to make as good men from the present generation of boys R. B. Horton, who was the commander for the day, gave a brief history of the 22d Connecticut regi. ment and related several amusing in- cidents, in which he. as the "baby" excellent and appropriate letter, which had been sent the year before by Miner Oorbin of Brimfleld. was, at the suggestion of John Corbin, read again this year by Mrs. Barrows, and it was we'll worth hearing again. Then followed speaking by citizens Judge Joel H. Reed told of the effort he had made to be present, referred to the history of the ill-fated 15th regiment, in which several Union boys lost their lives. and showed how Lincoln's s Gettysburg address indicated the proper spirit for our memorial observance. Rev. H. M. Lawson re. joiced that so many people could be found to come together for the exer- cises of the day, even If some of the old farms of Union are being set out to pine trees imported from Europe. He gave some figures showing the great cost of the war in money and life. Rev. Mir. Graham also spoke of the sacrifice made and the blessings secured, and the exercises closed by the singing of America. There were many present from Woodstock, Stafford and other towns.
 Mashapaug.
 Mrs. Lyman Moore entertained friends over Decoration day.
 Luman Turner and Mir. Stone of Worcester were angling for pout Mon. day.
 MT. and Mrs. Ferry have opened their summer hotel on Lake Masha- paug.
 Annual school meeting in district No. will take place early in June this year.
 Bert Aldrich and F. J. Aldrioh have been in Uxbridge planting the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. Curry of Ohioopee Falls, Mass. were visiting few days at Dan Thompson's.
 Everett Ryder Is blowing the or. ohard lot on the Paul place prepara- tory to planting potatoes.
 Lyman Moore has completed stone bridge north of his house on the road leading to the May place"
 Campers were in evidence Saturday about the lake, all getting camps cleaned up, repaired and boats ready for the summer.
 E. Labreok finds & land office busi- ness in selling the Stafford mineral water, and in view of the population here is doing tremendous business.
 Rock Meadow.
 Herbert Heck of Monson was at home with his parents from Saturday until Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Matt Heck recently visited their cousins, Oscar Baker and family, at Warrenville.
 Miss Mabel Pease and three friends from the Springs called on friends Monday afternoon, and they also vis- ited Mt. Ochepetuck.
 Emery Phelps of Hydeville took for his recreation last Monday a visit to the trout brooks in this vicinity. He caught 6 number of trout.
 In spite of the rainy afternoon last Saturday quite a large delegation from this neighborhood attended the memorial exercises ct Union Center and had a nice time.
The Press., 1909-06-02
wRsrnN. nnnnn-tn=cnann

WESTON. OCean-to-O Cenn Walker
 Said recently: "When you feel down and out, thoughts with you and walk them or. Before you have walken mile things will look roster. Just try it." Have you noticed the increase In walking of late in every community Many at- tribute 1t to the comfort which Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder to he shaken into the shoes, gives to the millions now using tt. AS Weston has said, "lt has real mertt.r
The Press., 1909-06-02

Give the children plenty of Williams Root Beer this summer. See how happy and healthy they'll be. It's delicious.