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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
Woodstock. VT, May IS, 1909
Vermont History and the
Champlain Tercentenary Cele-
bratiOn.

Congressman d. j. Foster has pre-
Jared and caused to be published
in a small pamphlet very interest
ing account Of the many exciting
and dramatic events that have taken
place ON the waters Of Lake Cham
plain or in its immediate vicinity
since it was discovered by Cham
plain in 1909. Mr., Foster will no
doubt gladly send copies Of this
pamphlet it is the speech he deliv-
cred on the floor of the House in
the course of the discussion Of an
appropriation for the Champlain
celebration) to any Vermonter who
cares to send for it. In many schools,
especially in the northern part Of the
State, it might well serve as text
book for few brief lessons ON Lake
Champlain's dramatic history, or it
could be used to advantage as sup
Elementary reader for some of the
older pupils.
The schools of Woodstock will of
course pay some attention to this
great historic celebration. OF all
Vermont's attractions Lake Cham
plain must perhaps be put first, and
certainly it would be wise to call the
attention of all the school children
Of the State, from the youngest to
the oldest, to the many striking ex-
amples of brave and worthy conduct
which it's waters have reflected in
the past three hundred years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
NORTH POMFRET.

Mrs, Mary Tinkham has been on
the sick list for the past week.
The Ladies' Circle meets with Mrs,
Wark next Wednesday afternoon,
Mr.. d. Burbank took a trip to
Woodstock last week, reminding the
checker players of his presence and
willing to demonstrate his ability to
beat them in the game,
II. w. Colburn, who has been in
failing health for the past three
years, passed away Monday from the
effects of a shock of apopleXy suf-
fered the previous Thursday His
funeral was held at the church We'd
nesday afternoon and was buried
with Masonic honors, Many relatives
and friends from out of town were in
attendance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
Grand Army Officers.

The state encampment of the
G. A. R, at Burlington elected Off
GERS Wednesday as follows:
Commander A. b. Franklin Of
Townshend.
Senior vice commander, Eli n.
Peck of Burlington.
Junior vice commander, Lafayette
Myers of Cabot.
Medical director, Dr. G.. NJ. Ferrin
of Essex Junction.
Chaplain, Stephen B. Blodgett of
Cabot.
w. c. OFFICERS.
President, Mary L. Rising of Ran
dolph.
Senior vice president, Hattie B.
Richardson of Chester.
Junior vice president, Edna l..
Jewett of Swanton.
Chaplain, Harriet Sleeper Of New
port.
Treasurer, Lucinda Cleveland of
Randolph.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
The shop is in the
esprit of th7 Age" office
Elm Street
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.

STATE OF VERMONT, hGreas.
tin of Ludlow. VT, has duly filed his
petition to the County Court, setting forth
his legal marriage to Lettie A. Wright, then
of said Ludlow, that he hath hath resided
for thirty years in the State of Vermont
and for more than six months in the Coun-
ty of Windsor: that he hath kept the mar
rlage covenant, but that the said Lettie
A. hath viopted the same, for that she
hath wilfuly deserted the petitioner for
more than thee consecutive years where
fore the petitioner plHyS for bill of di-
vorce from the said Letrie A
And whereas it appears that said Lettic
A. is without this State. so that the sum
mons OF said Court may not be served upon
her:
1t is Thereupon Ordered that the said
Lettis A. Martin be notified and required
to appear in and before said Court and
make answer. if any she have. and abide
the order and Judgment of said Court in
the premises lat the term thereof next to be
held at Woodstock in and for the County
of Windsor in the State of Vermont. on
the first Tuesday of December, A. ID. 1863,
upon the first day of said term, by publish
ing the substance Of said petition, together
with this order, for three successive weeks,
i'll the Spirit of the Age, Il newspaper pub
lished ut Woodstock in said County, the
lust publication to be at least SIN weeks
prior to said Term of Court, which shall be
deemed sufficient notice to said Lcttie A g.
Martin.
Given under my hand. AT Woodstock. in
the County of Windsor, this 5th day of
May A. d. 1900
- j. Il. PEMBER, Clerk.
Stickney, Sargent Il Skcels,
Attys. for Petitioner.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
HARTLAND HILL.

a. W. RowelI of BrattleborD was a
recent guest at j. L. Putney's
Winfield Pease and wife went
Tuesday to Northampton, Mass.
Watson Davis of Chester is with
c. B. Colby for the summer
George Sanderson has moved into
one of Mrs. Kneen's houses.
Mrs. Eugene Putnam ret"rned to
her home in Gassetts last week. She
was accompanied by her mother, Mrs
G. B. Colby,
Mrs. Ainsworth is visiting her Sis
ter, Mrs. S. A, Boyden.
E. W. Mossey has hired out to E
d. Chandler for the summer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15

We are threatened at least we are
threatened in London, for we have it
already in PGris-with a fearsome nov
city in barrel organs. An ingenious de-
scendant Of MephistOpheles has in
vented piano organ which is built
on the lines of an automatic match
machine. Its proprietor places it out
side a house and goes around the cor
ner.
The organ begins to play, and ON top
Of it appears notice. Put a penny in
the slot and the music will stop" \
penny buys only three minutes silence
though. Has anything more diabolical
yet been invented ?-London Standard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
County w. c. T. U. Con-
VentiOn.

The Windsor County Woman's
Christian Temperance Uuion opened
its 23d annual convention Tuesday
afternoon, in the Methodist church
and closed its two days session
Wednesday evening There was Il
good attendance and much interest
was shown in the convention exer-
cises. The devotional exercises
! Tuesday were led by Mrs l.. A.
Munger
At Tuesday evening meeting Mrs.
Betsy Royce, following prayer and
scripture reading by Rev. R. j..
Christie, gave a cordial address Of
welcome which was responded to by
local pastors, by Mrs. E F. Lawton
on behalf of the scholars, and by
the county president, Mrs. Laura +.
Kezer.
Mrs. j. X. Barney of Providence,
r. l., national speaker, addressed
the meetingi and Mrs. Margaret Assay
Hessc, we'll known here as a readerH
gave several fine selections, also tax,
ing part Wednesdays program.
Solos were sung by Mrs. A. B. Pin
ney and Mrs. Alice Perkins.
The old board of officers was elect
ed Wednesday, as follows:
President, Mrs. Laura f. Kezer,
Rochester.
Vice-presidents, Mrs. Betsy Royce,
Woodstock, and Mrs Florence Brai-
ley, East Barnard.
Treasurer, Mrs. Carrie E. john
son, West Woodstock.
Secretary, Mrs. Grace A. j. Lea
witt, East Barnard
Auditor, Miss Fife Smith, West
Woodstock.
Wednesday mornings session was
largely taken up with department
reports and other routine business,
the treasurer and the secretary max
ing an excellent showing.
Mrs. j. X. Barney con ucted the
question box at the afternoon session,
and her Bible reading also held the
interest and attention of everyone.
The children hour was conducted
by Mrs. Florence Bradley, Mrs. c. II. |
English and Mrs. Hamilton.
The evening session opened with |
music followed by scripture reading
and prayer by Rev. George NJ. Davis
Of Barnard. After Il selection by a
male quartette, Mrs. }. X Barney |
gave an especially interesting
address, "Around the world with the
White Ribbon being an entertain
account of her travels and expert
cnCes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15

To make haggis take the heart,
tongue and small liver Of the sheep,
one pound of bacon, four ounces Of
crumbs Of bread, the rind of one lem
on, two eggs, two anchovies (sardines
may be used, a quarter Of teaspoon
full Of pepper and two teaspoonfuls Of
salt Chop the heart, tongue, liver
and bacon, mix thoroughly, add the
breadcrumbs, the anchovies, chopped
fine; the lemon rind, grated; then the
pepper and salt. Beat the eggs and
pour them over. Pack this into a ket-
tie or mold, cover and boil or steam
continuously for two hours. Turn it
on dish and serve very hot.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
HARTLAND.
ARRoR nAY EXERCIsEs.

The observance Of Arbor day by
the schools of Hartland under the
auspices Of the Nature club was
general, larger number Of pupils
and their friends sharing in it than
last year
The exercises, which were ar.
ranged by the Arbor day commit
tee, were held in the Congregational
church, and the children performed
their parts both creditably and en-
Enthusiastically. The meeting was
presided over by j. G. Underwood,
acting in the absence of President
Rugg, who read appropriate selec-
tons on the meaning of Arbor day.
Rev. c. O. Gill read Scripture refer
ring to trees, Rev. H. A. Miles offered
prayer, and the village choir ed the
patriotic songs, Mrs. Underw cd at
the organ.
Supt. Ingalls, spoke briefly but
very appropriately on nature study;
Prof. j. II. Dunbar explained why
Samuel Champlain is honored in
Vermont and added a plea for the
formation of an historical association
in Hartland which met with general
approval; while Rev. G. II. Echter-
becker of Windsor, gave an an
address on the subject of forests as
homes for the birds and their fami-
lies and the need of forest preserva-
ton. The address was enjoyed
especially by the children,
Recitations by pupils of the vari-
Gus schools elected the suggestion
by Supt, Ingalls, that prize be
offered next year for the best work
in that line.
Of the thirty or more essays con-
tributed, only two were read. Miss
Blanche Perry of the Weed school
won the prize, Trees of New Eng
land" for her paper on 1.-The Maple
Family in Hartland," and Master
Daniel Spaulding Of North Hartland
won honorable mention in the same
class. Miss Hazel Bryant, of the
Bates school, won the prize, "The
House in the Water" for her essay
on "My Favorite Tree, and Master
George Patch, of the Bates school,
won honorable mention in this class.
Superintendent Ingalls, especially
commended the work done by the
Bates school both as to quantity and
quality The prize, "Our Native
Trees" went to the Webster school
for the best specimen exhibit of the
timber trees of Hartland.
With the singing of {" America"
closed successfully another public
Arbor day,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
How to Mix Fertilizers at Home

The question of the proper fertil-
i2ation of land to suit the varied
needs of the different Crops and Soils
is becoming one of the paramount
questions among the thinking far
mers today Drop us postal card
and let US tell you how to mix a
fertilizer at home especially adapted
to your needs and explain to you
how very simple matter home-mix-
ing is. We believe we can convince
you that you not only get better
goods but that they cost you less
money than when you purchase in
the usual way. Write today. Ad-
dress
CARROLLS. PAGE, Hyde Park, Vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15

An Italian physician who exposed
fresh vaccine virus to the emanations
of radium for varying periods and
then made use of it In vaccinating
children found that there was no eff
feet on the action of the virus pro-
duced by the exposure to the rays,
but that the pustules produced by the
virus were entirely free from any sep
tic suppuration. There was no in
fiammatory area and no fever. He
finds that this is an efficient method
Of purifying vaccine virus, but on ac-
count of the expense of radium not
one that can be commonly followed
II Pollclinico.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
Some Tariff Absurdities.

Senator Jonathan p. Dolliver OF
Iowa is a Republican and a protec-
zionist. He wants tariff, however,
that can be honestly defended in the
United States, and his recent three
days speech in the Senate on this
subject is a fairly complete eXposi-
ton Of the excuses and absurdities
Of the present tariff, though he
allowed that the time was too short
for very thorough job. His speech
makes the issue of the Congressional
Record Of Thursday, May 6, 1909,
more than interesting in spots, while
sympathy goes out to Mr.. Aldrich
and other protectionist standpatters
whom he unfeelingly prodded and
punctured through several sessions.
Mr.. Dolliver was especially down
on the iniquities and inequalities of
some of the wool schedules of the
present tariff and he instanced a
case throwing light on their mystic
nous ramiGcations. They make rub
Der boots on the other side of the
water, and in making them there is
a little scrap left over-rubber with
a little wool fused into it by heat,
Mr.. DoIliver reckoned. A Boston
man, thinking he could turn a good
penny, went over the border and
bought lot of the rubber scrap,
bringing it in at Rouses Point,
n. Y. They valued it at the custom
house at $500, and presented him a
bill for duties Of $1,000. ale had ell
countered," said Mr.. Dolliver, "the
wool tariff that goes on from one
generation to another in the United
States. He had got up against a
proposition that this was subject to
the duties provided for wool extract,
yarn waste and various wastes COM
posed wholly or in part of wool.
When he came to laughter he hired
a lawyer, and they finally induced
the secretary Of the treasury to give
him leave, although it was regarded
as a strain on the administrative
customs law, to pay the duty, re
cover all of it back except per cent,
and send the goods back under the
drawback clause. Laughter Yet
there is no way to recover rubber
from such waste without entireIy
destroying the fiber"
1t is not surprising that the revo.
against such extortions is spreading
and that it has even reached Yer
mont.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
T. r. Gets a RhinOceros.

A bulky bull rhinoceros is the
attest prize wrested from the Afri-
can Jungle by Col. Roosevelt From
the ex-presidont's camp near Mach
akos word was brought down Mon
day that the luck Of the Roosevelt
PARTY continues and that 10 sorts of
came, including the big rhino, have
been baGged ON the last EXPEDITION.
The rhinoceros was charging Mr..
Roosevelt when the hunter fired.
The distance was II PAGES and the
animal fell dead.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
A Clever Cook.

Mrs. Nurlch was in the jewelry
store
"Here are some new souvenir spoons
we have just got in" said the clerk,
placing a tray for her inspection.
"Oh, amt those lovelyw she ex-
claimed. 81 must have some of those!
Our cook makes such lovely souvenir
-Argonaut.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
How a War Set a Fashion.

The calabash pipe is one of the after
results of the South African war. To
supply the demand to which popular
taste has given rise quite an industry
has grown up in South Africa, where
the farmers are regularly planting cal
abash specially for pipes, while plant
ing is already being carried out In the
south Of France and even In Aus
tralia.-TobacCo World.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.

STATE OF VERMONT, | Whereas. Mary
Windsor County, s.. Brink Rice Of
Barnard, VT, has duly filed her petition
20 the County Court. setting forth her legal
marriage to Benjamin f. Rice of Stock
bridge III the State of Vermont, that she
hath resided for thirty years in the County
OF windsor, that she hath kept the mar
riegc c0S cnant, but that the said Hcniamin
+ hirc hath violated The same. for That he
hatn IrrHtcd il" petitioner with intOlurdnle
severity ana hath refused and neglected to
support The petitioner; wherefore the peti-
HOncr prayS for bill of divorce from the
said Benjamin and that she may Lave the
care and custody of her two minor cml-
dren:
And whereas it appears that said Ben
iamin F. is wit bout this State, SO that
the summons of said Court may not be
served upon him:
1t Is Thereupon Ordered that the said
Benjamin F. Rice he notified and required
TO appear in and before said Court and
make answer if any he have and abide the
order and Judgment Of said Count IN the
PROMISES. ~ the tc'm thereof u"Nt 30 he
uc.G d. Nn.aa.,"|, ANA far the CY.ut,
VI Windsor o. IT,. .,'... If Vermont. ON Re
first Tue, day Of Dccember, A. b. 1909, upon
the first day of said term, by publishing the
substance of said petition. together with
this order for three successive weeks i'm
IN" Spirit of the Age, u newspaper pub
ishcd At Woodstock in sad County. the
last publication to be ut least six weeks
prior to said term of Court. which shall be
lecmed sufficient notice to said Benjamin
+. Rice.
Given under my hand, Mt Woodstock,
II the County of Windsor. this 9th day of
April, 1909
JAY READ PEMBER, Clerk.
Wallace n, Batchelder,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
DEATHS.

In Woodstock, May 8, Mrs Emma Lam
phere Harlow, wife Of Joseph Harlow, aged
90 years.
In Ludlow. April 30 Hannah Bailey
Haven, in her l0lst year.
In South Reading, May 4, Randall S
Spaulding, aged 81 years.
In Windsor, April 80, William Hastings,
aged "a years.
In Palmer, Mass. May 10, George F.
Faes, son of E. F. Fales of San Diego, Cal,
aged q years. Interment at South Wood
stock
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
We Want Your Calfskins

Beef Hides, Horse Hides, ShccpPcIt,
Tallow, Bones, ETC., and will pay yo
outside prices therefor. We pay sp0
cash; we pay the freight; we pay luI
market value. We want to arraug,
with some one in every village whrr,
we have no agent to collect the above
named goods for us and to sell Page
Perfected Poultry Food and Other
poultry supplies, We furnish money
with which to buy and keep our buy
ers thoroughly posted at all times as
to market values, Write for full
particulars,
CARROLL S. PAGE,
Hyde Park, VI.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15

The body of Ned Whalen, a quar-
lyman about 40 years old, was found
Monday morning by he roadside
near the village Of Fowler A shot
gym near the body indicated case
Of suicide.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
Twenty Killed.

At least 20 men were killed by a
premature blast Of dynamite Wed
nesday in stone quarry operated by
the Callahan Road Improvement
company near the village of South
Bethlehem, n Y
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
Well Posted,

what was that musty old explorer
talking about?" inquired the languid
lady.
Progressive Patagonia"
"And how do you play it?"-Louis-
vile Courier-J Ournal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
GA . TO RTAs
ears the Nv %tna I.a Have Always Bought
's' sf I4vAzzsI
Why He Hurried,

A lower Broadway business man
summoned his diminutive office boy
the other day, instructing him to
proceed to nearby establishment.
"Find out the lowest price at
which they can give me a cinemato-
graph outfit for parIor use," said he.
"a what?' the youngster asked,
a bit dazed.
"Cinematograph," repeated his
employer. "But you needn't 60 for
an hour. l want you for something
else just now"
The boy dashed out and in five
minutes was back with the needed
information.
Il thought I told you not to 90
for an hour" said the boss.
"Hully gee" the boy exclaimed.
81 couldn't remember that word so
long, and if l forgot it l might
lose me job."-New York Globe.
Inc smallest specimen Of n baby
whale ever caught by a British trawl-
er was landed at Grimsby, England,
by the King James. 1t was caught
in the North sea and was so small
that the fishermen could not believe It
was a whale until an expert certified
the fact. The little whale was but
inches long and weighed
three pounds three ounces.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
He Learned Better.

IT never spoke cross word to my
wife but once"
"Honest2"
Honest. Once was enough for mine,
thank youp-Cleveland Leader.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
Contrary Evidence.

Travelcr-You don't call this a wide
awake line do you?
Agent-Why not?
Traveler-Why, it hasn't any Sleep
ers on it.-BalHmore American.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15

June % Annual convocation
Grand Chapter Of Vermont, o. E s.,
at Burlington,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
BIR

In South Reading. May 8, son to Mr..
and Mrs. Will Barnes.
In Springfield, May l, Il daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. II. X. Parkhurst.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15

1t is not the quantity Of the meat,
but the cheerfulness Of the guests, that
makes the feast.-ClarendOn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-05-15
THE ELM TREE PRESS
WOODSTOCK VERMONT

This press does work of
the highest grade. 1t tries
always to treat Printing,
not only as if it were a
worthy Trad,e, but also as
if it were a Fine Art
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-03-08

the restaurant, where he expired, in
a few moments.
An autopsy was performed on
the body of Johnson, by DR.. Russell
of Grand Rapids, assisted by Drs.
Fairall and Hanley Of Deer River,
the attorneys for the state and the
defense being present.
The surgeons were unable to find
any cause for the sudden death Of
Johnson, from violence. There were
no fractures and the organs of the
body were all normal; and the de-
ceased was pronounced in perfect
health. The surgeons were appar.
emily at loss to account fer the death
of johnson, being as it was so sud-
den.
1t is stated that all three men,
including the deceased Johnson, had
been drinking considerable, and
were more or less under the influence
of liquor.
G. I. Pratt Of Grand Rapids,
county attorney of Itasca coun1 ',
appears for the state in this case and
George H. Spear is one of the attor-
neys for the defendants.
The outcome Of the case will be
watched with considerable interest
because of the peculiar manner in
which Johnson met death.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-03-08
William Brown and Emil DanieIson Of
Deer Riuer Given Hearing at
Grand Rapids.
STATE CLAIMS THEY CAUSED
THE DEATH OF John JOHNSON
Men Were All Drinking at Deer River
Christmas Night. lohnson's
Death Peculiar.

A trial for murder in the third
degree has been in progress at Grand
Rapids since last Thursday which
contains some peculiar features, with
possible results that will be very
interesting. The trial is the case Of
the State VS.. Emil Danielson and
William Blown, who are charged
with having caused the death of
John Johnson at Deer River, last
Christmas day.
The hearing has been conduced
before Magistrate Kearney, at
Grand Rapids, and some interesting
testimony has been brought out by
the state, and it is expected that the
state will conclude the hearing at
latest tomorrow.
The trial resulted from the death
of John Johnson at Deer River on
Christmas day, and the two men
accused of causing the death Of
Johnson were involved to certain
extent in the events which preceded
the demise of Johnson.
The three men were in saloon at
Deer River Christmas evening and
according: to the evidence being
gwen at the hearing, Danielson
started after Johnson for the pur-
pose Of taking pair of brass knuck-
les from the latter. johnson ran
into restaurant in the rear of the
saloon, being followed by Danielson
and Brown.
Johnson continued his fight and
ran into washroom IN the 1estaur-
ant which occupied space lead
ing to the second story of the build
ing, it being claimed at the trial
that the space allotted the washroom
was in a dark portion of the first
floor. Immediately after Johnson
entered the Mushroom a sound was
heard as of a body falling to the
floor. Danielson and Brown follow
ed Johnson into the washroom.
The first witness to arrive in the
! washroom found Johnson stretched
on the floor, breathing hard, and
unable to arise. He was taken into