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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
The Country Club Ball

Reverence for the great George
W ashington inspires the Woodstock
country club as the anniversary of
his birth draws near, and the men,
bers and guests celebrated this year,
February %, in grand annual ball
that far outshone their former affairs
in the first presidents honor.
TIE ball was held in the town
hall, according to the proclamation
announcing the patriotic event. The
room was filled with dancers all the
evening and until the next morning,
the many beautiful costumes of the
ladies aud the decorations making a
gay and attractive picture.
The committee of ladies who had
charge of the entertainment and the
supper must take the credit for the
most successful of these annual
dances in honor of the father of his
country. The decorations OF the
hall-a panel arrangement in green
and red-were very effective and
pleasing, and the music by the Or
chestra assembled by Mr.. Leonard
of Claremont, N. H., who it is un-
derstood is of Revolutionary ancestry,
was of unusual fervor, harmony and
liveliness.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
ae,e4s stamps sold and 759 postal

36,643 stamps sold and .759 postal
cards.
The net balance credited to the
fund of the state chapter for the
relief of needy patients at the Yer
mont sanatorium, as result of the
stamp sale is $2S0.25.
The Christmas stamps were
placed on sale in 48 towns in YER
mont, Woodstock standing third in
the list in the amount OF the re.
turns. $32 %. Burlington reported
$66.98 and Brattleboro $36 80.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

A very interesting debate was held
at the Arts and Crafts rooms We'd
nesday evening, ON this important
question:
Resolved, that the past 25 years
has been the most interesting period
in human history, and that no equal
period in the future will be so inter-
esting."
The speakers were for the affirma-
tive: G.. w. Merrill. Elba Buchanan,
Frank Bradley, II. p Clark; mega
tive: P. j, Hamilton, w. H. Mitchell,
Earl Bradley, R. p Woods.
The negative side won out, the
judges being Linwood Taft, A B.
Wilder and Rev. q. +. Partridge.
There was good attendance at
the debate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
QUECHEE.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. ellison of
Winchester, Mass, spent Sunday
here.
At the Congregational church to-
morrow morning the pastor will
speak on "a new force in church
work." His subject in the evening
will be Matters Municipal"
Daniel Short, brother of Mrs.
Amanda Allen of this place, died
suddenly Wednesday at his home
in Leominster, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McGregor of
Bridgewater were Wis itors here Sun
day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
Guarantee

YOU are entitled in buving Hart Schaffner g. Marx
clothes, to mos positive of your salts
faction. Every dealer in clothes is authorized
to say this to you
Evry garment made by, and bearing the label
OF Hart Schafner q Marx, is guaranteed to be of
Atwood or woodland silk fabrics with no ~mercer-
lied or other cotton aided thoroughly shrunk
before using sewed with pure silk thread
tailored in clean, sanitary shops; and free from
every defect Of material or workmanship.
More than that The dealer is authorized to
say that if the clothes right or not sasfac-
tory, your money will be refunded.
Hart Schatfner & Marx
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
F. w. B. Smith
ROSE TO THE OCCASION.

A Polite Elephant and a Ready Witted
Snowman.
That everything should be in its
own place is matter not only OF
convenience, but of necessity for
some people and some animals, as
the following examples from John
Augustus 0'Shea's Leaves From
the Life of Special Correspond
ent" go to prove. Certain orders
of intellect run smoothly in accus-
toned grooves. but have no ability
to meet any unusual occasion. The
author describes a visit to a travel
ing menagerie.
The Snowman was repeating his
lesson like schoolboy. He was en-
larging on the peculiarities of the
ostrich of Africa. upon the uncanny
form of which the visitors were sup
posed to be gazing.
"But, my friend" | remarked in
an undertone to that functionary,
"that is not the ostrich of Africa !;
that is the pelican of Australia"
"They're always playing jokes on
me" exclaimed the Snowman plain
lively. "How can cove tell which
is which if they goes on exchanging
of the cages when his back is turn
ed?"
In the other instance of the value
of order it was the animal which
was not equal to the emergency.
The Snowman rose superior to such
slight vicissitudes of fortune.
In the illness of the regular show
man substitute was furnished with
piece of paper setting forth the
elephants tricks.
"The behemoth will now walk
around the ring on three legs!'
shouted the Snowman.
Behemoth did as ordered, and the
audience applauded.
"The bchemoth will now stand
on his hind legs!" The elephant
performing his tasks faithfully.
At last mistake was made in the
order. Throwing his whip on the
ground, the Snowman announced
that the behemoth would now lift
the whip with his trunk. Nothing
of the kind happened. The ele-
plant began moving around the
ring backward. A negro attendant
whispered to the Snowman:
"That's his next number"
The Snowman was equal to the
occasion and said:
'Ladies and gentlemen, my ia
vorite is not backing out of his en-
gagement, but he is more polite
than | and wishes to make his fare
well before he goes. So polished
are his manners that he retires as
he might at court and presently will
follow with the whip"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
POMFRET

Mr.. and Mrs G. 5. Melendy were
guests of Mr.. aud Mrs w II Miller
in Randolph recently.
G.. F Robinson of Woodstock was
for Jerseys here last week
Mr. Ioas bought a pair of oxen at
the Wright auction in East barnard
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
HARTLAND HILL.

School closed February IL. Miss
Ruth Williams, teacher.
John Pease has gone to Connecti-
cut where he has employment His
family goes March LIST
Miss Alice Luce has finished car
ing for Mrs Durham Miss Baker
takes her place.
George Sanderson has moved
from the Robertson place to the
south road. where he is to work fcr
Carl Hathon
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
Temple for Arch Masons

A Masonic temple and land for its
erection were presented Tuesday
night at Bennington to Temple
chapter, Royal Arch Masons, at lis
centennial anniversary exercises
The temple is to be erected from a
gift of $4,000 by Col. Olin Scott
of Bennington. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl.
Norton, also of Bennington gave the
land. aa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26

out of Woodstock Jail, where he was
incarcerated February 8 on body
execution. This matter developes
from judgment of about $1,000
rendered at the spring term of
Windham county courtin the case
of Pin H. Weatherby against P. V.
Allen, formerly of Chester. Mr..
Allen has lived in Nashua, N H.,
for about year and was adjudged
bankrupt in that state before he was
lodged in the Jail at Woodstock
He claims his liberty upon the
ground that an arrest is continuing
process and that the debt is one that
is dischargable in bankruptcy pro-
ceedings. Sheriff Eugene A. Thomas
testified to the time of the commit
ment and the examination of Mr.
Allen showed where he had lived
during the past two years. Judge
Waterman continued the proceedings
until May 20 and admitted Mr.. AL
len to bail in the sum of $l,7OO.
The Norma Quintette of Burling-
ton gave an excellent concert at the
Inn Sunday evening. The 'cellist
and flute player are very young
girls, and the latter showed remark
able talent in her solo work.
Prof. E. II. Williams, jr., and
family will after May 1st make
their permanent home at "Wester-
dale" giving up their residence at
Andover, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Slayton of
Allston, Mass, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
e. Fl. Slayton few days this week.
Rolfe Gillingham and Frederick
Wilder were at home from Tilton,
IN. H academy from Saturday until
Tuesday.
Among the holiday guests at the
Inn arriving last week we're Mr..
and Mrs. H. S. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs.
Roger S. Baldwin of New York, with
a party of IA people, and G. G.. Nc
Causland of Boston and party of
l5;. Miss Marjorie F. Dana. Miss
Baird and Miss Ewing of New York,
Harold McCollum of Brooklyn. The
Inn entertained 1875 holiday visitors.
Mrs Merritt A. Sawyer, aged 81
years, died Monday evening. The
funeral was held Thursday after
noon. She had been i'll for many
months from cancer and has suffered
severely. Mrs. Sawyer was the
daughter of Hammond McWain
and was born in Plymouth, but has
passed many years in Woodstock,
where she was highly esteemed as
an excellent woman, generous and
sympathetic. Her husband, three
sons and one daughter survive her.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
Boys Banquet and Social
Evening

The Windsor county Y. M. G.. A,
committee has arranged for boys
banquet and social gathering at
Grand Army hall next Monday even
ing, when the local boys branch OF
the Y. M. @. A will have as guests
the Hartford, Wilder and White
River Junction boys branches.
The banquet and remarks will be
followed by bean-bag and ring toss
contests.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
Fresh Cut Meat and Bone as an
Egg Producer

Fresh Cut Meat and Bone has
been called the Ideal Food
for laying hens because it contains
in a highly concentrated but easily
assimilated form all the materials
which are contained in the egg II
your hens are not laying you had
better send to G. s. Page, Hyde
Park, VT, for a 200 Id. barrel of this
Food. 1t will cost you only $3.50.
freight prepaid, to your railroad
station. When writing him mention
this paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26

Grange will meet here March 5.
An interesting literary program
was given at the regular meeting of
the Ottauquechee Grange Saturday
evening
Rev. w A. Leonard will preach
here tomorrow at 3 o'clock Sunday
school at 2 o'clock
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
Red Cross Results

H. s. Howard of Burlington,
treasurer of the Vermont Red Cross,
has reported to the national treas
urer of the American Red Cross that
the total receipts from the sale of
Christmas stamps and postals for
the 1909 holiday season was, in
Vermont, $s9e,92, divided bvtwsen
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M a n RACES.

In Woodstock, Feb. 81, Miss Jennie
McWain Sawyer, wife of Merritt A.
Sawyer, aged 81 years, A months.
In Woodstock, Feb. 81, Ralph Edgar,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur w. Shallies,
aged years.
In Woodstock, Feb. II, Mrs. Noah
Godda, aged % years.
In Hartland, Feb. Is, Mrs. Ida Rog-
ers Harlow, wife of F. B. Harlow, aged
Sc years.
In Hartland, Feb. 9, VIM. p. Davis,
aged 80 years.
In Washington, D. c., Feb. ID, Mrs.
Olive Hastings Kimball, aged 70 years.
In West Bridgewater, Feb. IS, Henry
Reynolds, aged Al.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
BARNARD.

The Library club met with Mrs.
Charles Lewis Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. a. Richmond OF
Woodstock were Sunday visitors
here.
Miss Dora Cady pleasantly enter
tanned party the evening of Feb.
Al, her zIst birthday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
POST OFFICE NOTICE

Mail trains arrive 7.52 a, M. 2.23 p. m.
) .05 p. IN.
and $40 p. m.
$3.50 p. IN.
Bridgewater, Rutland and Ludlow stages
cave 600 u. m. and 800 p. m.
South Woodstock, 3. 90 p. m.
Barnard and Bethel, Q. 10 u. m.
Rural free delivery routes leave NJ 9.15
u. N.
MAILS CLOSE-For early stages $50
m. Later mails, 10. 90 a, M, 800 p. m.
nd 40 p. IN.
Office Hours-6.3 80 a. m. TO $50 p. m.
Sunday-12 to p. m.
Sunday mail in 10 a. m; ont 1870 a. m.
FREDERICK CHAPMAN. p. M.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
TAFTSVILLE

E. G.. Harvey lost a valuable
Jersey COW Tuesday, by milk fever.
L. J. Moore and family are moving
to Hartford.
The Connecticut Valley Pomona
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26

A meeting of the Western Yer
mont Congregational club was held
at Rutland February %.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
Woodstock Railway Time table
In effect Saturday, October 8. 1908.

Daily, except Sundays.
Flag Station.
For Special Rules, see book of Rules and
This Company reserve the right to cancel
trains without notice.
g.. LEONARD. supt.
j. G. PORTER General Manager.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
DEATHS.

In West Bridgewater, Feb. 20, by
Rev. M. w. Hale, Elton Roy Bridge and
Miss Ella Sawyer of Mendon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-02-26
BIRTHS.

In Hartland, Feb. 16. daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Temple.
In Windsor, Feb. IL, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jones.
In Bridgewater Corners, Feb. 16. a
son, Romaine All, to Mr.. and Mrs. All
Rogers.
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22
Autojno and Optics.

rs not auto driving terribly hard
on the eyes?" we asked.
We'll. guess not" replied the
chauffeur. withering US with scorn.
why. before got to runnin' car
was thinkin' O. gettin' specks. my eye.
sight was that poor I couldn't see the
contribution box in churcn until 1t was
SO near past me 1t was too late to dig
for any money. But hadn't been
runnin' that wagon two days till
could see policemans little finger
stickin' out from behind a tree four
miles away. could even see which
way copper's eyeballs were turned
II he was standin' in the shade three
miles of. Hard on the eyes! Well,
not much! It's the best medicine for
weak eyes that was ever invented,
don't you forget it."
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22
She Lives In 1lnovlIle,

A south Missouri paper Is carrying
this ad.: Attractive woman, not a day
over thirty. would be pleased to corre-
spond with eligible man. Not abso-
lutely necessary that he should be
young. Would prefer one with prop
erty. but one with a good paying posi-.
ton would be satisfactory. The young
lady is Of medium height, has brown
hair and gray eyes. not fat. although.
most decidedly. she Is not skinny.
Her friends say she is a fine looking
woman. Object matrimony. Reason
for this advertisement, the young
woman lives in little dinky town,
where the best catches are the boys
behind the counters in the dry goods
and clothing stores. and every one Of
them Is spoken for by the time he
is out Of his short pants. Address
Hazel Eyes. Box %. Bingville. Mo-
Kansas City Star.
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22
His Claim to Prominence,

At social gathering cert.in man,
Intent on knowing every one, was in.
troduced to Senator Julius c. Burrows
Of Michigan.
The name Burrows is very famil-
lar to me-" he said. II am certain
that you are a man Of some promi-
nence."
YES" replied Senator Burrows, II
am the man that died at first Just
before Casey came to bat in that cele-
brated ball game in Mudville.
cess Magazine.
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22
SuitabI Pet.

The dog fancier gazed upon the odd.
looking bulldog in the third cage.
"A queer animal" he commented,
He has a crooked tail. crooked ears.
crooked toes and crooked legs. The
crookedest brute I've ever had in
stock
Got an order for him." asked the
friend.
oh yes. One Of those grsfting
politicians has ordered him"
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22
SOFT, White HANDS
May Be Obtained In One NIaht

For preserving the hands as well
Is for preventing redness. roughness,
and chapping. and imparting that vel.
vety softness and whiteness much de-
sired by women Cutcura Soap. assist.
ed by Cuticura Ointment, is believed
to be superior to all other skin soaps.
For those who work in corrosive
liquids. or at occupations which tend
to injure the hands. It is invaluable.
Treatment-Bathe and soak the
hands on retiring in q strong, hot,
creamy lather OF Cuticura Soap. Dry
and anoint freely with Cuticura Oint.
ment. and in severe cases spread the
Cuticura Ointment on thin pieces Of
old linen or cotton. Wear during the
night old. loose gloves. or light ban.
dage OF old cotton or linen to protect
the clothing from stain. For red,
rough. and chapped hands. dry. ns.
sured. itching. feverish palms. and
shapeless nails with painful finger
ends. this treatment IL most effective.
Cuticura Remedies are sold through.
out the world. Potter Drug & Chem.
Corp. sole proprietors. Boston, Mass.
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22
Didn't Care for Expenses.

They were seated at the breakfast
table.
John. dear" said the young wife.
this Is my birthday"
I'm glad you mentioned It. darling" j."
rejoined her husband. I'll buy you q
present the first thing when get
downtown"
Well" she said. Il hope you won't
get any cheap 9S.cent affair"
"Of course I WON'T" he replied.
why. would be ashamed to present
you with anything that cost less than
a dollar"
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22
Confused Impressions,

"Of course. you know the story OF
William Tell" said the serious citi.
zen.
ITO tell you the TRUTH" replied Mr..
Cumrox. I'm not clear about him.
can't exactly remember whether he
was a great marksman or a famous
opera singer"
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22
Their Object.

Banks-The women OF my town
have formed a secret society.
Rivers-A secret society? Surely,
that's misnomer; women don't know
how to keep secrets.
Banks-But they know how to tell
them. and that's why they formed
the society.
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22
The Stomach Hold.

Col. H. n. Renouf. at the "Old
Guard" banquet at Delmonico's. EN-.
phasized the importance to an army
Of q good commissariat.
you have perhaps heard" he said.
"of the company Of privates that .
patriotic lady entertained one Me.
mortal day to dinpar.
1T was q good dinner. and at It's
end pretty maid servant entered
With superb dessert.
Dessert. sergeant? she said to
the stalwart young soldier at the
head Of the table.
desert? the sergeant answered
When can get eats like this for
nothin'? Mike! Not me!"
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22

We know people who seem to know
everything except the fact that tney
don't know how much they don't know.
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22
Small Job.

Small Job.
Him-I was confused for a bit, I
confess. but 1t took me only q moment
to collect my wits
Her-Yes. 1t couldn't take any
longer than that. Go on.
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For chiluren teethinp sftens the gums, reduces!n.
llAy DA wind coic Zoc botoe.
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22

Dr. Pieres's Pellets, small sqEar-eoated. eay -
tnke As candy, regulate and invlFo1te stomAAA
liver and bow Wsis and cure constipation.
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22

Mortgage the ship for all it's worth
before giving 1t up.
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22

And many a coming man neglects to
arrive.
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22

EW YORK.-What curl.
GUS kind OF brain matter
causes men and women,
on the eve Of an appar-
entity happy marriage. to
commit suicjJe7
The Ordway new era., 1910-07-22
Ccroner's Opinions.

Coroner James f. Winterbottom Of
New York says: Il should say that
III health lies behind the case OF the
average male suicide. With women II
may be an exaggerated emotionalism,
a man falls In love. The wedding day
Is set He discovers that he has an
incurab'e disease. tuberculosis or
something OF that sort He realizes
that II would be wrong to imrart the
taint to the woman he loves. the chil.
dren she hopes to bear. Or perhaps
he realizes that hts III health vii, IRE.
vent his supporting a family Until
the last moment he hopes against
hope. He is plunged into despair at
the thought Of telling her. He Is torn
by his desire to marry the woman he
loves and his fear OF making her I'm.
happy. Death offers to his mind the
one avenue of escape
Highly strung women. especially II
about to marry intensely material
!, men. are apt to yield to neuro,ic
thoughts. They picture themselves as
unequal to the burdens of wifehood
and motherhood. They see themselves
In sort OF bondage which Is i'm.
aginitive. not real. They imagine they
are not loved in return. The nervous
intensity grows until It becomes n
mania and suicide follows. That type
OF woman would commit suicide when
forced TO face any crisis"
The Washington times., 1910-02-01
SODALITY HAS SUPPER.

supper VIII be served this evening
and tomorrow from 40 70 9 O'Clock m
the Immaculate Conception Blessed Viz
GIN Mary SOGality at its hall FLIGHTS
dnC \ streets northwest Proceeds are
for the benefit Of rn- school fund
The Washington times., 1910-02-01
ALDRICH RETURNS.
BROWN AND HAPPY
Senate Leaders Two Weeks
Outing in Florida Bene-
fit Him.

Senator Aldrich. chairman Of the
Finance Committee. and leader Of the
Senate, has returned TO Washington
He as been in Flo ida for two weeks,
recuperating from heavy cold. He
has been spending his time fishing and
IN outdoor lie, and he IS looking brown
and healthy He is feeling much i'm
proved and IN shape for The ==479St ahead
in the Senate
Senator Aldrich IS welcomed back by
the other Senate leaders OF the regular
faction They have been holding Iegis-
latiOn IN his absence. and are glad re
is on hand again 20 take charge OF
things
Inc senator reached IiCre last night
ne called IN Il number Of Senators and
talked with them about DEVELOPMENTS.
ne Elil soon confer whit the President
9lucn curiosity Is felt as TO what he viii
40 ABOUT the postal savings bill as some
or lne PROVISIONS are said 10 be not 70
MS liking The attitude he viii take on
me cost o. living and the proposed in
FeSugaCO1S into il is another matter
OF intereSF- Hitherto. he has been irving
10 shut Gown on such INVESTIGATIONS
The Washington times., 1910-02-01
FAVORABLE REPORT
ON PATENT BILL
Subdivision of House Judi.
Ciary Committee Endorses
Court of Appeals.

Representative Curriers' bill 10 estab-
lish a United States court Of patent ap-
Deals win be favorably reported to the
House Judiciary Committee. This was
decided today. when it was considered
by a subcommittee OF that BODY.
That the report viii be substantially
the same as the one which the Judiciary
Committee win make to the House is
believed TO be practically assured The
fun committee is scheduled to meet to-
morrow. and there IS a probability that
the bin will be favorabIy reported to the
House before the end Of the week
While members OF the full COMMITTEES
would not discuss what action may be
taken, the opinion generally held Is that
there viii be opposition TO the bill Rep
reseutaJive Currier is particularly en-
thusiastic over the outlook not only for
a favorable report by the Judiciary
Committee, but for the passage Of the
bin in Congress.
The object Of the measure is to IS
tabuSh "a single court of last resort In
patent cases. Last year Il was favor
ablv reported By the Patent Commit
tee anG IN order 70 determine the con-
stitutonal question involved was sent
70 the judiciary Committee. which also
EaToTably reported However. the de-
cision OF the latter committee came too
tate Tor action in the House
shortly after the beginning Of the
present session Representative CurTieT
waived the usual course Of procedure,