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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
A SMALL WORD.
II Has Only Two Letters, Yet II
Not Easy to Define.

II Has Only Two Letters, Yet IL
Not Easy to Define.
To define one word in the Englisl
language one modern dictionary take
eighteen columns of small type. AM
this solitary word upon which the dill
tionary bestows such a wealth Of elu}
cidation is one that hardly anybodl
except a dictionary maker can defina
at all. The ordinary educated. Eng
lish speaking persons knowledge Of II
could be expressed in about half SIM
gle line.
This fecund word is "of." If you
were asked to define it-unless you
are dictionary maker or Of an allied
trade-probably you would have to ri
ply: "Of? Why, Of just means of. 4
You might add defensively, II Away
comprehend perfectly what 1t means
when l see or hear 1t and can use Y
correctly in speech, so what do want
to define 1t for anyway
But IL you were child your actual
mastery Of ''of" would stand you y
no stead whatever. You would be SCI
to digging out and memorizing th1
things the dictionary had to say abou'
it, or the driest and least informing
of them. as. for instance, that in soms
cases it Is such kind of preposition
and in other cases some other kind
and that propositions have such and
such properties when they don't have
some other. every bit Of which yol
would absolutely and mercifully forgea
at the first possible moment. LooI
over a child's grammar or Language
lesson, with its CHASTITY array OF use
less bones.-Saturday Evening Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
ment of Columbia university, and grad.
uated from this medical institution in
the spring of 1868.

ment of Columbia university, and grad
uated from this medical institution in
the spring of 1868.
No Dress Suit to Graduate In.
He Immediately received an appoint
ment as house physician to the Kings
County hospital, where he went the
next morning after graduating. An In
cident in connection with this gradual
ton is the fact that out of ninety
three students he was the only one
who did not possess dress suit. but
was obliged to wear an old shiny black
diagonal suit, and as far as his finances
were concerned he had religiously saw
ed just enough money to purchase
ticket to Vermont. His bewildernient
on receiving the same night during
the exercises long official envelope
containing his appointment as house
physician at Kings County hospital was
such that he is said to have stuck a
pin into his leg. fearing that he might
be dreaming.
After being in the hospital about
three months he was unexpectedly
placed on salary of $500 year,
which was wealth untold to the young
fellows of that day, who were accus-
toned to walk the hospitals" for theii
board and washing.
Mead Learned to Say "No."
The Importance of 'unconsidered
trifes" In relation to this appointment
Is well exemplified by the fact that
during his college course and about
three months before graduation there
was merry party in the parlors OF
the hospital at which an abebodied
punch. according to the customs OF
that time was served. The young stu
dent had made mental VOW short
time before that thereafter he would
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

History

double taxation and develop rather
than restrict opportunity.
"Fifth.-Better roads for Vermont
by the introduction of improved meth
DDS, with state supervision and aid
wherever and whenever practicable.
"Sixth.-The good Offices of the ex-
ecutive in settling disputes between
labor and capital by arbitration.
"Seventh.-Fewer and more uniform
laws, with no special legislation that
can be covered by general statutes.
"Eighth.-(a) A system of courts that
will provide cheap and speedy justice
to rich and poor.
"Cb) A radical reduction of court ex.
penses by business methods of admin
istration. 4
"Ninth.-A continuation and extern
sion of the states forestry policy for
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
VERBAL MISHAPS.
Dickens Once Made Two Bad Break
the Same Evening.

the Oamc evening"
Charles Dickens once wrote to
friend: II have distinguished myself
In two respects lately, took young
lady, unknown, down to dinner and
talked to her about the bishop of Dur
hams nepotism in the matter OF Mn
Cheese. i found she was Mrs. Cheese
Later expatiated to the member fol
Marylebone, thinking him to be an
Irish member, on the contemplating
character of the Marylebone constit
uency and the Marylebone representa-
tive"
Two such mishaps I'm one evening
were enough to reduce the most bril-
liant talker to the condition of th1
three inside passengers of a Londor'
bound coach who beguiled the tediuu.
of the journey from Southampton bf
discussing the demerits of Willia1
Cobbett until one of the party went
far as to assert that the object of the
denunciation was n domestic tyrant
given to beating his wife.
Much to his dismay the solitary wa
man passenger. who had hitherto ST
n silent listener. remarked:
"Pardon me, sir. A kinder HUSBAND
and father never breathed. And 1
ought to know. for 1 am William COBB
belts wife"
Mr.. Giles of Virginia and Judge Dul
val of Maryland, members of congress-
during Washington's administrator
boarded at the house of Mrs. Glib
bon, whose daughters were well on in
years and remarkable for talkativeI
ness.
When Jefferson became president
Duval was comptroller OF the treasury
and Giles a senator. Meeting one day
In Washington, they fell to chatting
over old times. and the senator asked
the comptroller If he knew what had
become of that cackling old maid
Jenny Gibbon."
"She is Mrs. Duval, sir" was thu
unexpected reply.
Giles did not attempt to mend maj
tiers. as certain Mr.. Tuberville u1
wisely did. Happening to observe \
a fellow guest that the lady who hal
sat at his right hand at dinner was thu
ugliest woman he had ever beheld, thl
person addressed expressed his regre
that he should think his wife so y
looking.
81 have made a mistake" said thu
Mortified Tuberville. 1T meant the lad!
who sat on my left"
! "Well, sir. she is my sister,"
This brought the frank avowal, 81
can't be helped, sir, then, for If wha
you say be true confess 1 never say
such an ugly family in the course o
! my life."-Youth's Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
Voting by Electricity.

1t is proposed that the French cham
Der of deputies shall vote by electric
ity In future A screen containing the
names of the deputies will be placed
near the secretaries table, and against
each name will be five spaces, marked
present" Absent" Yes mo"
''vote Unrecorded." At the beginning
of each session when the deputy takes
his seat he will press button, in front
of him and so record his presence.
Then at the time of the vote he will
vote YES" mo-. Or his wish to alb
stain by prssstnS ta1 nscNssary but
TOM J.; "a So.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
Persian PRAYER RUGS.

About 200 years ago small embroic1
cred rugs we're largely made In Per
STA, chiefly at Ispahan. These wer1
prayer rugs, and on each of them neal
one end was small embroidered
mark to show where the bit Of sacreI
earth from Mecca was to be placed
In obedience to a law of the Kora1
that the head must be bowed to tn
ground in prayer, this was touche1
by the forehead when the prostratio1
was made. and so the letter OF tn
law was carried out. The custom stu
prevails. The Persian women WIN
weave the finest prayer rugs seldor
weave any other kind of rug.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
What He Wished to. Know.

Here's an article In this magazinl
entitled How to Meet Trouble" sal
Mrs. Wedderly. "Shall I read 1t
your"
mo, thank you." replied his wifeI
husband. How to dodge trouble \
the brand Of information I'm lookia
r."-Chicago News,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

The election of Theodore Raosel
welt. Harvard 80 as president of thd
Harvard Alumni association succeed
ing Charles W. Eliot. presided
{ emeritus J of Harvard University i
announced by the executive board y
the association,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

First Golfer (who is beating the ca
rate all hollow)-Never mind. Sander
You wait till you are saying the bur
ial service over my grave. Sanders
But. my good man. even then 1t WI
be your hole!-London Opinion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

For the life of us, observes y
p A we canuot see why folk
who'w,ite it Xmas don't speak q
Howard Chandler Ky Or, to
that matter of Xnpher Columbus, q
Xabel of Xiania Chicago Tribuns
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

-& "A

DR.. Mead ANNOUNCES
His Candidacy and His
PIofform--CondenEed BIZ
o6rapby of a Remorkd-
Bile Cbaracfer--T6e Story
of HoeO a PennileSS Boy
Rose 10 Become a GredT
BuSineSS and Political
Force - An Interesting
and Dramatic History.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
Domestic Bliss.

docs your husband ever spea1
harshly to your"
mo. Thank heaven, my HUSBAND
and are not on speaking terms
Chicago Record Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
s---sH --s--------+'as
Here's Maud Again.

Here's Maud Again.
Maud Muller on a summers day
Dropped her rake and ran away.
And with fair Maudie also ran
Her pas big husky hired man.
Finding an airship built for two,
They got in, and away they few.
Maudie's pa in an old balloon
Began to chase 'em pretty soon.
But, alas. he wasn't in the race.
So he soon gave UP the chase
And dropped to earth once more,
Feeling down and out and sore.
Then, forgtving them by telegraph,
went homo ana tkugtsd the merry lan
--ClAuag6 NtWl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

and told him that he was willing to
"give him his time aud that he must
make his own way as best he could.
In fact. the sole inheritance which
he received from his father was
string of old fashioned sleighbells.
Then began the slow, steady saving
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

A wireless telegraph outfit carable
of sending messages 100 miles and
~ ewing from distance of ] 600
miles has been built by George
Schmitt, a junior in the Rutland
high school.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

\ pct eat belonging TO woman
in Townshend was burned to death
last week in an oven, into which it
had wawled vi get warm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

at one of the larger medical schools
of our country and determined to earn
the money to do so. He worked In
the quarry for about ten months, after
which he went TO New York city aud
entered the College of Physicians aud
Surgeons, being the medical depart.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

A Roman tomb of the second CEN
fury before Christ, containing a
marble sarcophagus Of exquisite
workmanship FIVE feet long and adj
mirably preserveds has bSen discov-
cred at Grosssto.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

Reciral.l Iiaclcy sn.l y liv-
ing iu Pa fH-', 'r 4 10 badly
CHOKE t. H. .lstle one day
last w. K. e,Iged in his throat
was finally swallowed, as it had
* = loo far down to DE dislodged
otherwise.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
A Rebuke.

"Why, child, what are you doing?"
"I'm mimicking papa"
"Well, stop making fool of your
self."-Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
The Next Call.

Mrs. Sharpley-Next time you call I
want you to give your opinion of the
new dog we are going to get.
Mr.. Bore-Delightful, I'm sure. When
do you expect It?
Mrs. Sharpley-Oh. not for twelve
months at leastl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
conpIeteIy Out.

.'The truth will out" we're told. and, oh,
How frequently we find
The truth will out of some men SO
It leaves no trace behind!
Catholic Standard and Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

FIELD OF ENsILAGE CORN.
lThese rows are nearly half a mile long.J
fair career for some men, and yet
the doctor has been able to operate his
large well tenanted block not only
profitably, but as mere annex to his
other interests.
His entrance into the state political
field was In it's way no less remark
able, and experienced political gener-
ais say that his instructive grasp of
the principles of organization at the
time when he was nominated by the
Republican state convention as lieuten-
ant governor indicate political ability
of a high order. His candidacy at this
time has already acquired a consider
able momentum and is being watched
with the closest interest by all men
who have made state politics study.
The Doctors Platform.
When questioned as to whether he
was prepared to take stand on mat
tiers Of public import, the doctor said:
Eyes; have some decided opinions
in regard to public questions. Briefly
| am in favor of progress In every
avenue of the state. the best business
methods i'm the administration of its
affairs and equal opportunity to every
citizen of the commonwealth"
Pressed to be more explicit, the lieu
tenant governor submitted the follow
ing as his idea Of public issues before
the state:
II am in favor Of
..First.-A business administration
of state affairs on the lines of ecopo-
my and efficiency that have made all
business successful.
Second. - Practical schools, with a
view to developing more efficient work
ers-agricultural, Industrial and COM
mercial.
"Third.-The development of the
farming interests of Vermont by means
Of an agricultural school and model
farm for introducing the most modern
methods.
"Fourth.-A system of taxation that
will equalize the burden, minimize
Robins and Wrens.
Robins and wrens are the only birds
that sing all year round. All other
birds have periodical fits of silence.
Different Kinds.
80 you say he's interested In ipten-
sive farmingT
mo; l said he made a good living
from q few achers. He's dentist"
Not Like the Moon.
Gummit--Have you noticed the beau
tlful moon these nights?
Chewit-No: always get home at
ssassasb1s uaE-BHlSslo Express,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

BAXTER NATIONAL BANK, RUTLAND.
type In Rutland quarry TO procure
the means to secure the best medica
education possible all these point IT, i
character of consistent aud singular
force.
The side lights on his college life
demonstrate that he was able In those
days TO eliminate whatever may have
stood In the way of his success, an6
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05

Robins and Wrens.
Robins and wrens are the only birds
that sing all year round. All other
birds have periodical fits of silence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
Not Like the Moon.

Not Like the Moon.
Gummit-Have you noticed the beau
tiful moon these nights?
Chewit-No: ] always get home at q
ssassasb1s kbuay-ztn1slo Express,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-05
Different Kinds.

80 you say he's interested In ipten-
sive farmingT
mo; l said he made a good living
from q few achers. He's dentist"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-04-06
YOUR ICE

Delivered every morning. Phone
No. 90. RoB'T FETT.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-04-06

1906 and the Sc NV, section 36-42 s
for the sale Of 1907, hereby submit
the proposition to purchase said GER
tihcates from the county ana to pay
the county for the same the sum Of
SO for each certificate.
ALEX HIGGINS.
Dated March 20. 1870
Proposition No. 2 was accepted on
motion, all members voting aye.
Resolution No. was then offered
by Supervisor Fred A. Foster.
RESOLUTION NO
Eagle River, Villas Co., Wis.
Whereas Vilss county is the owner
and now holds the following tax GER
tificateS to-wit:
NE Sc; NV Sc; SW Sc; Of sec 81
and SW NV of sec 80 township ~ N
of range east for the sale Of 1906
and the Sc NV Of sec SO L ~ N of
range s east for the sale Of 1907 and,
whereas it appears that Villas county
has sold to several different parties
all of the subsequent tax certificates
issued against said lands and whereas
under the existing conditions it is
considered for the best interest of
Villas county to dispose of the tax GER
tificates above described
Now therefore be it resolved by the
board of supervisors of Villas county
that the proposition Of Alex Higgins
to purchase the said tax certificates
is hereby accepted and the county
treasurer of said county is hereby
authorized and directed to assign and
deliver said tax certificates TO Alex
Higgins upon the payment therefore
of $40 for each Of said certificates.
Dated March so, 1910.
FRED A. FOSTER.
On motion Resolution No. 5 was
adopted, all members voting aye.
The petition Of the Yale Land Co.
was then read, and on motion it was
referred to the district attorney for
an opinion to be presented at the next
meeting of the county board.
On melton Of Supervisor Fred A.
Foster and seconded by Supervisor G..
H, Jackson the county board of sup
ervisors of Villas county, Wis. adj
iourned sine die. Motion carried
All members voting aye,
w. A. BRADFORD.
County Clerk, of Villas Co., Wis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-04-06

j. j Roderick, casket for soldiers widow
Amos Radcliffe, district attorney account
Remington Typewriter Co., typewriter ribt
A. 3. Rosen berry, examining insurance !.
A. B. Wheeler & Son, radiator section 49,,
II. G. Miller Co, supplies for county ....
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-04-06

county funds on highways at any time
for the past IS years, and
Whereas. we believe that we should
have a county highway and bridge
fund
Now therefore, be it resolved that
the sum Of $1,000 be transferred from
the general county fund to q fond to
be known as a county highway and
bridge fund.
Dated March 80, 1910
FRANCIS BREEsT.
Supervisor.
On motion Resolution No, 3 was
adopted, all members voting aye.
RESOLUTION NO.
Whereas a bridge has been built
across the St. German river in the
town Of Pennington, and,
Whereas, the said town Of Farming
ton has appropriated the sum Of Sl250
and the county Of Villas has approPri-
ated the sum of $3.50 and,
Whereas there is balance of $3.50
unprovided for,
Now therefore, be it resolved that
the sum of $3.50 be taken from the
county highway and bridge fund 20
pay the balauce of such construction,
Dated March 80, 1910.
FRANCIS BREEsT.
Supervisor.
On motion Resolution No. 4 was
adopted, all members voting aye.
Proposition No. 2 was then present.
ed by Alex Higgins
PROPOSITION NO. 2
70 the Board ofsuperyisors Of Villas
county, Wis.
Gentlemen: Whereas the county Of
Villas is the owner and now holds the
following six tax certificates to-wit:
NE Sc, NV Sc, SW Sc of section
81 and SW NV of section 81, town
ship AZ n OF range 9 i for the sale of
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-04-06
PERSONALS

Pat Walsh departed Monday
on trip through the western
states.
Mrs. Finn Lawler departed
Thursday on a visit with Apple
ton friends.
Chas. Scharsch of Hackley
transacted business at the
county seat Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Folts re
turned Wednesday last from a
visit with relatives in Milwaukee
Mrs. Geo. E. O'Connor depart
ed Saturday on visit with rela-
.tives in Rhinelander and Lady
smith.
Col. A. F. Su1itn of the Green
wood Ranch on St German
lake, arrived Friday from Mil
waukee.
John Knoble, Philip Goelz,
Levi Krake and julius Dickman
of Donaldson are transacting
business in Eagle River today.
Miss Ada Anes, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. J.
Strong the past week, returned
to New London Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Riordan of
Ashland arrived Saturday and
are guests at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. G. E. O'Connor.
MRS. Jas. Hall who has been
the guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Thompson the past
week, returned to Amigo Mon
day
Hans Christopherson who has
charge of the Mckinley camps
at Durham, Mich, arrived yes
terday on a visit with Eagle
River friends.
Mrs. Fred McF arlan and
daughter of Amigo, who have
been visiting at the home of Mrs.
McFarlan's mother, Mrs. David
Patton, returned home Monday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-04-06

Motion made 10y Supervisor Fred A.
Foster and seconded by Supervisor
Francis Breest, that the report of the
committee on general claims be ac-
cepted and the chairman and clerk OF
this board be authorized and directed
to draw county orders for all amounts
allowed, after the expiration of five
days from this date Motion carried,
all members voting ave.
Dated this goth day of March, A.
D. 1910.
w. A. BRADFORD.
County Clerk Of Villas Co., Wis,
The report of the committee on lie
gal taxes was then presented.
ILLEGAL TAXES
Eagle River, Wis, March 80. 1910.
Gentlemen: Your committee on IL
legal tax claims beg leave to report,
that they have examined the follow
ing claims referred to them and reco-
mend that they be allowed disallowed
or disposed of as set forth in the
schedule hereto annexed, and the
amounts charged back to the towns
in which the lands are situated
Dated this 29th day of March, A. D.
1910.
FRED A. FOSTER
Supervisor.
No of claim Name OF claimant
Jesse G. Nicer
Nature Amount Amount
of claim ask d allowed
Illegal taxes S29.90 $4,000
Motion made by Supervisor Francis
Breest and seconded by Supervisor &.
H. Jackson. that the report OF the
committee on illegal taxes be accepted
and the chairman and clerk of this
board be authorized and directed to
draw county orders for all amounts
allowed, after the expire ton of five
days from this date. Motion carried,
all members voting aye.
Dated this 29th day of March, A, D.
1910.
W. A. BRADFORD.
County Clerk. Villas Co., Wis.
On motion the board took a recess
until Wednesday morning at eight
o'clock a. m.
March so, 1910.
Board met at s o'clock q. m. and
was called to order by the chairman,
al members present, except superEi-
sor E. n. Smith.
Resolution No. S offered by Super
visor Francis Breest was then pre-
sented
RESOLUTION NO
Whereas, the fact is that Villas Co.
has no county highway and bridge
fund and have not expended any
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-04-06

First pub March 23--last April 6--3w
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY ASSIGNMENT.
State OF WISCONSIN in Circuit Court for Villas
County.
In the matter of the voluntary assignment of
the Eagle Aluminium Co.. Of Eagle River, Wis.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
of March 1911 the Eagle aluminium 60, Of
Eagle River, Wisconsin, made voluntary as
signment for the benefit OF its creditors to the
Undersigned; that my poStofice address is
Eagle River in Villas county state OF WiScon-
sin; and that every creditor of such assignor is
required to file within three months with me,
such assignee, or with Fred H. Kilette, the
clerk OF the circuit court of Villas county
whose postoffice address is Eagle River, Villas
county, Wisconsin, on pain of being debarred
dividend an affidavit setting forth his name
residence and poStotfice address, the nature.
consideration and amount of the debt claimed
by him over and above all offsets
Dated at Eagle River, Wisconsin this 21st
day of March, 1910;
AlRoS Radcliffe Atty for Assignee,
First pub March 9--last March 23-3 weeks.
NOTICE OF HEARING. SETTL EMENT
AND ASSIGNMENT.
State of Wisconsin, County Court for Villas
County In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at General
term of the county court to be held in and for
said county, at the Office of County Judge in
the village of Eagle River in said county, on
the first Tuesday. lbeing the 9Th dayl OF April,
A. D., 1910 at 20 O'Clock a. M, the following
matters will be heard and considered:
The application of Alex Higgins, Admins
traitor of the estate of John p GuStafson
late of the town of Arbor Vitae in lsaid county,
deceased. for the examination and allowance
of his final account of his administration and
for the assignment of the residue of the es-
tate of John p. Gustafson, deceased. to such
other persons as are by law entitled to the
same.
Dated March s, 1910
BY Order of the Court.
GEO. E. OCoNNoR, County Judge
John Van Hecke Atty. for administrator