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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-14

A meeting OF the citizen voters residing
ia the limits of South Royalton, pre-
scrihed in a charter for incorporation OF
the village, granted by the state legisla-
ture OF 1908, met in the Congh church
last Thursday evening to act upon the
abortion of the charter. Nearly If not all
the voters we're present and 1877 votes
were counted. After two hours debate
on the question at issue vote was taken
on motion to adopt the charter resulting
In favor OF adoption, 40, and IS against.
The vote OF the business men of the viii
lage was so far as known largely in favor
of adoption OF the charter, % in favor,
IA against.
Last years records show five incorpor-
ated villages in the state with populations
OF less than 400, four villages OF less THAN
500, and three less than 500. The village
OF stowe reports a grand list OF only
$4,000, with population OF 300, and bond
ed Indebtedness for water $500, which
PAYS for itself at rate OF. $500 per year aud
interest. Hyde Park reports grand list
of $4,000, originally bonded tor s2O, 1000
for electric lighting system; $4,000 OF
the Indebtedness has been paid on since
incorporation in 1895, with very low rates
for lights, and the present earning ca
pacity OF lighting plant is equal to from
1900 to f14O0 per year over and above
expenses. Former Pastor James Ramage
reports the village of North Troy, grand
list A s24Bg, with bonded indebtedness
OF s17, 900 for water, paying for itself at
rate Of $500 per year and interest. Pastor
Ramage closes his letter as follows'-
awe would not go back to the old sys-
tenn on any account. hope South Roy
alton will decide to incorporates 1t viii
never regret it,"
c. F. Percival gave clear statement OF
the standing of Barton and its water
works. showing II to be profitable in
yestment for that village. The Percival
Furniture company pays its taxes in this
town. and never has asked for any ex-
emptions from taxation. Mr.. Percival
has always manifested deep interest in
our village and does not hesitate to say
that he would like 10 see this village in
corporated and on its feet as an organized
village. with water for fire protection In
( A 81
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-14
South RoyaIton Notes.
M. J. SARGENT, Local Editor

Henry Cleveland OF Fitehburg, Mass,
spent Sunday with his niece, Mrs. d. q.
Stoughton, and Miss Wealthy.
Mrs. f. r. Cleveland returned to her
home in Chelsea last week, after three
weeks visit to her daughter, Mrs. Hattie
stonRhton.
c. W. Cowen has sold his farm to o.
Z. Green OF Randolph. Mr.. Cowen has pur-
chased the place in the village nov oecu-
pied by Frank TenDey.
There will be no preaching service at
the NJ. E. church next Sunday, Sunday
school at the usual hour and League
meeting in tue evening.
An adjourned meeting of the Village
Cemetery association of South Royalton
will be held in the s. V. hall this Thurs
day evening, April IA, at o'clock.
James Pitkin has closed his engage
ment With Woodland and Harrington in
the livery stable, and is now at work II
Glenn Rowell's livery stable in soutf
Royalton.
Harry Aldrich and family have moved
to North Tunbridge, where be has rented
a blacksmith shop, having finished work
:or NJ. w. Kicker by whom be had beer
engaged the past two years.
The spring aud summer term of sehoo
In the Incorporated district, South Royal
ton. commenced last Monday with the fol
attendance of the fall term. There are i
senior graduates from the high schoo
/ this term.
+ NJ. II. Hnzen has purchased, through
/ w, r, Skinner, a Cadillac 10 demi-ton
neau automobile " hieh is duplicate OF
model at the 1910 Boston auto show, be
ing finished in gray, with niekle trim
mings. M. II. will show some class I'M
year.
The annual meeting of Rising Su
lodge. No. z, r. and A. NJ, will be he'll
next Wednesday, April 20, at 10 a. m
Dinner will be served ia the hall at moo
hour. Members are requested to atten
as special and important business Is to
acted upon.
Alouzo ID. Gardner died April at th
home OF his son, George Z. Gardner,
Lebanon, n. Fl. The deceased was Dor
at Hartland, VT, Oct. 3, 1885. He leave
a wife, three children and seven grand
children to mourn his loss. He was kin
in bis family and will be greatly missed
His death was due TO grip and heart TAI
ure. The remains were brought here 10
burial, where be resided many years.
Former residents OF the town writ
with appreciation of the effort Royaito
is making to put forth comprehensiv
and accurate history of the town. On
natiye.born nonresident says, "The pee
pie Of RoyaltOn have done nooiy, an
have earned the thanks OF every one IN
terested in the old town." The work O
the history is well advanced, and in
few weeks no further data can be added
so IL any one Is DESTROYS OF having matte
appear in il, that has not been sent IN
nov ia the time to attend to 1t.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-14
IL You Would Cure That Back

You need q pleasant herb remedy called Mother
(3rayis AUSTRALIANS LEAF for all Kidney Blad-
der and Urinary trouble. As regulator y has no
equal cures headaches, nervousness, dizziness
and loss of sleep At ali Druggists, or by mail
s0c SAMPLE FREE. Address The Mother Gray
Co. Leroy N Y.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-14
LAST RANpoLPH

The man who wants the best kinds OF
grass aud clover seeds buys the White
Mountain brands. We have them, also
White Mountain seed oats. Shoes for
everybody and 3 new lot OF iaees and
hamburgs at sprague & sprague's.
Fred L. Pearsons and Carl NJ. Pierce
are painting the school house.
Mrs. Amelia Penn of Randolph Is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. d. J. Frazier.
The Ladies' Benevolent society was en-
tertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs.
4. p. Riford.
Schools are to begin here April 70 with
Miss Olive Hanks teacher in the upper
room. and Miss Beth Heath in the pflm-
airy room.
James Putney died at bis home last sat,
urday evening at the advanced age o. ~
wears aud Z months. tie leaves . vile
and one sister to mourn his loss run
eral services we're held at the house mon
dav afternoon, Rev. n. II. Farr ofiiciat'
ing. assisted by Rev F. P. Osborn.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-14

Constipation and indigestion means,
use the American Liver Tablets. At all
druggists. 10c. and 25c.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-14

Deau,s Rheumatic Pills Or Rheumatism' Aea
Neuraigla- Entirely vegetAbAe. SAFE
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-14

The annual road commissioners meet
ing for Orange county vas held 70 the
Town hall last Thursday under the per
soual direction Of State Highway Com
missioner Charles W. Gates Of franklin.
There was 8 good attendance, MT only q
road commissioners, but sslectmen and
those interested in good roads from the
various towns. Mr.. Gates said be be
heved it was the most enthusiastic meet
ing ever held here and expected TO SET
some excellent work done By the commits
sioners the coming season.
The commissioners present we're &c FOL
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-04-14
EAST sRookFIELp

Pasture to rent on 'Brook6eld East Hill,
will keep 20 head Of cattle. Nv
A. q. Bigelow.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
A Horrible H0ld-UD.

About ten years ago my brother
was held up in his work, health and
happiness by what was believed to be
hopeless consumption writes w. r.
Lipscomb, of Washington, n c. He
took all kinds OF remedies and treat
ment from several doctors, but found
no help till he used DR.. Kings New
Discovery and was wholly cured by
six bottles. He is we'll man to- day"
It's quick to relieve and the surest
cure for weak or sore lungs, hemor-
rhages, coughs and colds, bronchitis.
!agrippe, asthema and all bronchial
affections. SOC and $1.00. Trial bot
tie free. Guaranteed by f. T. White.
head Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
DATES FROM FEU0AL TINES
Roa Used in Driving Oxen Is the
Crisina OF Present System OF
Land Measurement.

The origin CT the rod, pole or perch
=, a Iineal and superficial measure
has been traced to the rcd, pole or
goad used to urge ard direct a team
OF oxen pulling q piow. SO 1t came
about il was used as a convenient anu
handy land measure in feudal tunes
by the lords in allotting plots OF lana
for agricultural purposes to the VII
leins and others, says writer In the
Builders Journal.
One rod wide and 40 long ii. e., one
furrow long, deep built up a quarter
Of an acre The furlong, or four poles
wide and same depth. e., 40 poles,
one acre-was convenient length
for a furrow before turning the piow
Of course these lengths somewhat
varied in different parts of the coun-
try where soils and agriculture varied
but gradually the slight variations
grew less and finally the present &C
cepted statutory acre was evolved.
Gunter's chain Of 66 feet (ten
square chains to the acre) was in
vented by Rev. Edmund Gunter 05S1
1920. He was professor Of as
tronomy at Gresham college, Lon
don, and fngeniously adapted it to ia
ciltate decimal calculations in land
measurements The use Of rod in SUI
perfcial measurements CT brick work
and lineally in hedges, bitches ant
fences followed as convenient exist
ing measure.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
PECuLIERITlES OF THE EYES
Some Optical Effects Which Are Not
Generally Understcoo-How to
LcCk at Stars.

If one places pin head up close to
the eve and directly in front of it in
stead of seeing the pin right side up
it will appear inverted. Also the
head of the pin appears transparent
and things may be seen as easily
through it as through a sheet OF ISM
glass, the head appearing simply as a
Sarge round cloud. If it is placed
somewhat closer no pin or head can
be seen at all.
If one gets into a very dark room
and puts a lighted candle near the
side Of one eye very pretty and Pc
culiar effects are observed. A tracery,
forming a regular network, can be
easily detected, and this is merely
the shadow thrown by the candle on
the retina of the eye Of the small
capillary blood vessels between the
retina and the candle.
If one looks to the side Of dim
star in the heavens the star appears
q great deal brighter than direct
vision makes it appear. This is be
cause the light in the indirect view
falls on what is known as the "yel
low spot" or point Of keenest vision
AS this is not put directly behind the
front Of the eye the side glance Is
necessary. Some people can see stars
that way that they cannot perceive al
all on direct vision.-Sunday Maya
zine Of the Pittsburg Dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
CLOTHES MADE HIM NEW MAN
If Anyone Doubts the Tonic Effect OF
Good Appearance, Let Him
Read This.

A London medical man, having de-
c!ared that new clothing is powerful
mental and moral tonic, and that
man in shabby attire is often less
capable than his well-dressed mental
inferior the Ottawa Citizen says that
1T might give the doctor some trouble
to explain why nearly all our million
aires wear trousers that bag at the
knees and cling SO pitifully to the
ready-made necktie."
Instead of trying to explain why mil
lionaires dress in that way we think
the London doctor could very truly re-
ply that they don't" With the doc
tors view that new and neat clothing
is a powerful mental and moral tonic
we heartily agree. One may test II
in his own case, or note 1t in others,
while always before us we have con-
vincing evidence that women show the
tonic effect of being well dressed. We
may cite one case, says the Toronto
Star. A Toronto man had been in
hard luck. Largely through his own
folly he had gone so completely to the
bad that he was stopping his old-time
acuuaintances on the street and asking
them for dimes. One man who had
known him in his better days took him
home and fitted him out with clean
linen, a nice tweed suit, hat and shiny
shoes. What was the result? The man
who one day had been furtively wheed'
ling dimes from acquaintances next
day walked along the street with his
head up and had no trouble whatever
in borrowing one, two or five dollars
from every person he recognized
New clothes made a new man of him,
fired him with ambition and he raked
In more long green in one day than
he used to get in month.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
President Helps Orphans.

Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the President of The Indus
trial and Orphans Home at Macon,
Ga, who writes: eve have used
Electric Bitters in this Institution for
nine years. It has proved most ex-
cellent medicine for stomach, liver and
kidney troubles. We regard it as one
OF the best family medicines on earth. "
1t invigorates the vital organs, puri-
fies the blood, aids digestion, creates
appetite. To strengthen and build up
thin, pale, weak children or rundown
male complaints. Only SOC at E. T.
Whitehead Company's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
Pope as a Witness.

Pope, like Garrick, made but poor
figure in the witness box. He was
cited to appear in defense of Bishop
Atterbury when that prelate was
tried for high treason in the house Of
lords in 1923. Il never could speak
in public he told Spence afterward.
and | don't believe that, If it was a
set thing, / could give an account of
any story to Il friends together,
though / could tell it to any three CT
them with a great deal of pleasure.
When l was to appear for the bishop
of Rochester In his trial, though / had
but ten words to say, and that on a
plain point chow the bishop spent his
time when I was with him at Brom-
ley), made two or three blunders in
it.; and that Notwithstanding the first
row Of lords (Which was all | could
see) were mostly of my acquaintance
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
Women Suffer Agonies
from Diseased Kidneys
And Most Women Do This Not Knowing the
Real Cause Of their Condition

These poor, suffering Won en-
have been led 20 believe that their
misery Of MIND cGa body is entire
" due to Ellis of their sex" Usually
the kidneys and bladder are &c
sponsible-or largely SO. And il
such cases, the kidneys and blad-
der are the organs, that need and
must have attention.
Those torturing, enervating sick
headaches, dragging pains in back,
groin and limbs, bloating and swell
ing of the cxtremities, extreme
nervousness or hysteria, listless-
ness and constant tired. WORKOUT
feeling-are almost certain symp-
toms Of disordered and diseased
kidneys, bladder and liver.
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder
Pills have, in thousands of cases,
been demonstrated as remarkably
beneficial in all such conditions OF
female organism-afford,ing the
most prompt relief and permanent
benefit.
AS an illustration Of what these
Pills will do, Mrs. p. NJ. Bray o.
Columbus, Ca, writes that she was
very i'll with kidney trouble, and
that she is nov well-and that
these Pills are what cured her.
They are very pleasant to take,
and can in no case, produce any
deleterious effects upon the system
AS syrupy, alcoholic, liquid prep
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
Martin Luther'S Room.

The chamber Of Martin Luther at
Wartburg has fallen into a state of
ruin. Admirers who have visited the
Ritterhaus of Voburg, where the
Elector Frederick the Wise offered
asylum TO the reformer, have allowed
their real to exceed their discretion,
and, vandal like, have carved their
names with their pocket knives on
the table and Clipped off bits from
the bedstead, so that to restore it
would necessitate making it anew.
The same has happened with the
plaster on the wall, and the famous
ink stain has disappeared completely
1t is high time that measures should
be taken to make an end of these
scandalous depredations. - Jenaer
Volksblatt
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
A TRAVELLING SALESMAN

H. F. Beers, 617-7th Ave-. Peoria
ILL.,, writes: L have been troubled
for some time with kiddey trouble, 50
severely at times l could scarcely car
ny my grips. After using one bottle
OF Foley's Kidney Pills have been en-
t'rely relieved, and cheerfully recon-
mend them to ALL" Foley's Kidnev
r'l's are healing and antiseptic and will
restore health and strength. Sold NV
all Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

1t is dangerous thing to take a
cough medicine containing opiates
that merely stifle your cough instead
of curing it. Foley's Honey and Tar
loosens and cures the cough and ex-
pels the poisonous germs. thus preven-
ting pneumonia and consumption. Re-
fuse substitutes and take only the gen
uine Foley's Honey and Tar in the
yellow package. Sold by all Drugnists
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
Land Posted!

All persons are hereby forbidden,
under penalty Of the law, to hunt,
fish or trespass in any way whatever,
on our land on Roanoke river, part
Of the Nicholson tract bought from
Mess. Kitchin, Kitchin and Futrell.
and bounded as follows: On the
west by the high land dam, on the
south by Gaines Gut and Clark s
Canal, on the east by Roanoke river,
the lands Of J Davis Reid and Mike
Hardy, containing S05 acres, more or
less. Willis VENEER CO.,
12-9-4t by J. F. Futrell, Agt.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
Don't trihe with Kidney and Bla

Don't trif1e with Kidney and Blad-
der trouble. Take DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills as directed and you
will at once notice satisfactory results
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are
antiseptic, healing and soothing Be
su1e to get DeWitt's Kidney and Blad-
der Pills when you ask for them. Re-
fuse substitutes and limitations. Look
for the name on the package. Sold by
E. T. Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

State Investigator say there
has been gross Encouragement here.
Office Boy-It's lie! Just wait
til the superintendent gets over his
drunk and the manager comes back
from his two months fishing trip;
they'll tell you whether this asylum s
being run right or not.-Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
Modest Missionaries.

There are many missionaries whom
no board of missions is supporting:
many who are not the recognized and
salaried agents Of any of the churches.
Whenever to any home the gospel of
life and light is brought, whoever the
messenger may be, a missionary serv-
ice has been rendered; and the mis-
sionary spirit may be shown as truly
by the member of the family who
tries to be brave and cheerful under
difficulties as by those who carry to
China or to India a better code of
ethics, a higher order of morality, a
more elevated standard of precept and
practice.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
Simple Remedy for LaGrlppe

LaGrippe coughs are dangerous, as
they frequently develop into pneumo
MIA. Foloy's Honey and Tar not only
stops the cough, but heals and strength
ems the lungs SO that no serious result:
need be feared. The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar contains no harmful
drugs and is in a yellow package
Sold by all Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
No Enuag cement.

"Have you finished enumerating the
things you won't do?" inquired Mrs
Housekeep.
The prospective cook admitted that
she had.
Then perhaps you'll specify the
things you can't do. Then I can tell
If we can get along together"
The prospective cook decided right
there that they couldn't.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
Notice Of Sale

BY virtue OF the power r.
me by a certain deed OF tras
ted to me by Ellis Erysr- 3
wife, Fannie Bryant. which 3
ded in Book 1S4 on pag. Il.
Register Of Deeds Office nj .
county. | will on the 18th .
January, 1910, in the TWa o.
land Neck. n. c., sell 1T nc.
ton. for Cash to the high.s.
the following proper s., .a."..
That tract of land ja a..
Henry Nelson's line II r.a.
the w. P. Robertson. S.n""
Henry Nelson's corner
22W "a poles: thence s .-
thence S 4 w IL poles, l'r.
+ 10 poles: thence ) "a e.
thence S Is E 20 polg# .a.
73-l-2 E GA poles, TO the Beg
containing twenty dive a,r-s-
less.
Also that tract OF larl az,
the c. P. Simmons land ynaa
Mrs. Harriss' land, ". =. u '
land. Henry Nelson lanu
the tract of land former .
Henry Nelson, and corGIna
ty five acres more or ..,''
two tracts Of land heinc ,a' -.
j. 3. Edwards ard L. ,. +
wife, and afterwards w
Barnhill by said Edwarus "'.
by said Barnhill and wft
Bryant.
This land living in Sgg,.A-
Township Halifax Coua''
Dec. 10 1909. ..r
Tr&
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

Designing Female (consolingly) J.
There is always one remedy for {
broken heart, Major.
The Major (recently a widower)-
And what is that?
Designing Female-Re- pairing!-
London Opinion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

During the long, dreary winter
months mothers become tired, worn
out, can't cat, sleep or work. Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea is the great
est blessing for mothers. Makes them
happy, healthy and strong. L.
Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
Brave Fire Ladies'

often receive severe burns, putting out
fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and forget them. 1t soon drives out
pain. For Burns, ScaIds, Cuts and
Bruises it's earth's greatest healer.
Quickly cures Skin Eruptions, Old
Sores, Boils, Ulcers, Felons; best Pile
cure made. Relief is instant. 25c at E.
7. Whitehead COMPANY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

Suffered day and night the tor
ment of itching piles. Nothing helped
me until used Doan's Ointment. 1t
cured me permanently. Hon. John
II. Garrett, Mayor, Girard, Ala.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

Discussing the Central Branch 10
comotives, an old railroader ir
Frankfort, Kan, said; eff they
would jack the whistle up and put
new engines under them, they
would have some good engines. y
Kansas City Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13
HOUSEHOLD CARES
Tax The Women Of Scotland Neck as
We'll aS Elsewhere.

Hard to attend to household duties
With constantly aching back.
a woman should not have bad
back.
And she wouldn't if the kidneys
were well.
Deans Kidney Pills make we'll kid
news.
Scotland Neck women should prof
it by the following experience.
Mrs. ]. w. Wallace, 113O Abe
marie ST.. Tarboro, N. c., says:
..Doan's Kidney Pills benefited me
greatly and l am therefore pleased
to recommend them. l suffered
constantly from dull, nagging back
aches and distressing pains across my
loins. was very restless at night
and arose in the morning tired and
languid. | had but little strength or
energy and could hardly attend to
my Homework. If l stopped or at
tempted to lift, sharp, darting pains
caught me in my back. My kidneys
were weak and caused me consider
able annoyance. finally read about
Doan's Kidney Pills and procuring a
box, | began their USE They re-
moved my backache and regulated
TIE passages of the kidney secre-
items. | now feel better in every
way"
For sale by all dealers. Price sc
cents. Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo, New York, sole agents for
| the United States.
Remember the name-Doan S
and take no other.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

The long indoor life of winter makes
the blood weak, the system easily cat
ches cold and dcseasc. Hollister's
Rocky Mountain Tea is the greatest
winter remedy; prevents colds and dis
ease: keeps you well all winter. 3:
cents. Tea or Tablets.-E. T. White
head co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

Hartman left $149,00O,OO0. 1t
must be remembered that he could
not eat much meat during the last
few months of his life. Chicago
Record Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1910-01-13

Hubby-What is this list, my dear?
Wife The Christmas budget, and
don't you try any of the House Of
Lords business it, either. Boston
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