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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-18
The Romance of Vermont's Early
History.
Burton H. Allbee in the Springfield Republican,

Burton H. Albee in the Springfield Republican,
early settlers all hard theoretical
about
New York others with
sufficiently practical republic
this continent They succeeded British
inactive Canada three fought
nies excepting forced make its
Aen
but his restless spirit early attracted by the
tbuon the Union of states number
ability thoroughly
Vermont received justice during Revolution able
born diplomats succeeded holding the British
the
denounced as traitors Allen himself the them ALL after
of captivity called traitor fully recovered
the effects of the
beyond
with soldiers and also saved her the Union
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-18

Elm Tres Press. Fine Printing
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-11-18

Vermont Reprint No. A. Published by Spirit Age
For sale by the Elm Tree Fress Woodstock, VT
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06
WHEN THE LAWYERS LOST

New. said the lawyer in court,
William, look at the Judge and tell
him who made your"
William who was considered pretty
stupid, screwed up his face, looked
thoughtful, and somewhat bewilder.
ed, replied: Moses
"That will do" said the lawyer.
addressing the Court. "The witness
says he supposes Moses made him.
That is not an intelligent answer, and
L submit that it is not sufficient fo1
him to be sworn as witness capable
OF giving evidence. -
'Mr. Judge" said William. 'smay
l AK the lawyer question:"
Certainly" said the Judge.
swell, then, Mr. Lawyer who dive
s pose made you'll"
Aaron, . said the lawyer, initial.
ing the witness. After the mirth had
somewhat subsidized the witness drawl.
ed out: Wall Judge, now we dc
read in the Book that Aaron once
mace calf, but who'd thought the
darned critter had got in here"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06
GoLD-MARTENs

On June %, Miss Florence Gold of
this city and Glenn w. Martens of
Pierre were married at the home of
the bride in this city. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. o. M. Hyde.
Only the members of the immediate
family being present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Martens drove to Milbank in the af-
ternoon and took the flyer west for
their home in Pierre.
Both bride and groom have been
residents of Big Stone nearly all their
lives and need no introduction. Mr..
Martens is now States attorney of
Hughes County, and is lawyer of
recognized ability, and is also con-
nected with law firm there. Mrs.
Martens will be a valuable addition
to the social resources of the capital
city. The best wishes of many friends
go with them. Big Stone Headlight
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06
PLUMBER TOOK THE PLUM

"You're wanted" said the small
boy. "Who wants me?" demanded
the plumber.
Number one-hundred- and thirty
seven-the house you've just come
from"
"Do they think 1 can work all
hours of the day." retorted the
plumber.
you'd better come" persisted
the small boy stoutly, cor it'll be too
late. Mas got Mysteries, and pas
gone nearly mad. and
s"Look here, sonnyl" asked the
plumber. ''What's up?"
"Well, | think you've connected
the wrong pipes. or something. re-
piled the boy. Anyhow, the chande-
lier in the parlor is spraying like a
fountain, and the bathroom taps
firet''
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06
Examination Notice

Another regular Eighth Grade ex
animation will occur at the County Su.
per:ntendent's Office in the court house,
at Pierre, on July 81 and %, beginning
at o'clock each morning. Pens, pa
per and ink will be furnished. This ex
animation is for those who did not take
the May 25 and Goth examination, and
those who failed to pass at that time
and have done enough studying tc
make it probable that they can pass al
this time. I would advise all who av
eraged below 70 per cent to NOT take
this examination.
WALLACE e. CALHooN.
County Superintendent.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06

Frank Crane spent the Fourth at
the Mcclure ranch. Mr.. Crane says
they had new potatoes from the Nc
Clure garden which were the product
of genuine dry farming.
The moneys due fire companies of
the state is piling up in the office of
the state auditor; the inflow will stop
about the 18th, when the sum due
each company will be forwarded.
f. B. Cassill of Hudson, brother of
L. b. Cassill of this city, died at his
home in Hudsan, this state, yesterday
from injuries sustained several days
ago in an automobile wreck, which
occurred near Hudson.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06
DEATH OF MRS. BRETzlNGER

Saturday morning at 5 o'clock at
st. Mary's hospital occurred the
death of Mrs. G, W. Bretzinger, fol-
lowing an operation for abcess of the
kidneys. which WAS performed sever
Al days age.
Mrs. Bretzinger seemed to be i'm
proving from the effects of the opera
ton, but sudden change in her con-
dition proved fatal
She leaves husband and one
daughter to mourn her loss. The re-
mains were taken to Illinois for in
terment and were accompanied by
Mr.. BrstzsngeT and daughter.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06

An English economist has evolved
the theory that the writing and print
ing Of superduous books form a seri.
Gus item in the deforestation problem
of the civilized world.
There are forty mines being worked
In the state Of New York There are
twelve iron mines, thirteen of gypsum
eight Of tale, three Of graphite, one OF
salt and one Of parties -7---------
There is nothing better than lines
water to drive white worms out of the
soil in which pot plants are growing.
A good many people fail because they
use air slaked lime instead
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-07-06

Governor Vessey and daughter,
Miss Berniee, went to Big Stone to-
day. Miss Wesley will visit friends
at Aberdeen before returning.
The Capital City band has secured
J. B. Colburn as their director and
leader. On Friday evening they
rendered some fine music at the band
stand on Pierre st.
The State immigration board, COM
posed of Governor Vessey, F. T..
Br mixer, state land commissioners,
and G. S. Policy, secretary of state,
held its first meeting at the capitol
Monday.
Miss Victorine Corrick of Wash
ington, d. c., and Edwin Corrick of
Chattanooga, Tenn, arrived the fore
part Of the week for visit with
their father here.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1911-04-01
CURE THAT SORE THROAT

Sore throat Is Inflammation OF the
mucous membrane Of the throat, and
II this membrane happens to be at all
sensitive predisposition to sore
throat will exist.
Paxdne Toilet Antiseptic is both .
preventative and cure for sore
throat because 1t possesses extraor-
dinary cleansing. healing and germi
cidal qualities. Just a little in glass
Of water, used as gargle, will quick
ly relieve all soreness and strengthen
the mucous membrane Of the throat.
and thus overcome all tendency to
sore throat.
Paxtine is far superior to liquid an
tiseptics or Peroxide for all toilet and
hygienic uses.
Paxtine may be obtained at any
drug store, 25 and SOC a box, or sent
postpaid upon receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass
Send for free sample.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1911-04-01
Famous Eccentric Toasts.

Pitt, at Kidderminster. gave .
toast in compliment to the carpet
manufacturers.
May the trade of Kidderminster.S
said Pitt, "be trampled under foot by
all the world!"
A more audacious toast, freighted
with double meaning, has been tari-
ously attributed to Smeaton. Erskine
and to some others. This after-dinner
trade sentiment was delivered in this
form:
Dam the canals, sink the coal pits.
blast the minerals. consume the manu-
factures, disperse the commerce OF
Great Britain and Ireland. ."-Cornhiu
Magazine
The L'Anse sentinel., 1911-04-01
WAS TAKING NO CHANCES
Chauffeur Had Had Enough Accidents
With People Wearing False
Teeth.

Pretty That's x. who has delighted
the audiences OF New York's vaude-
Vile houses, was called suddenly to
Vermont to visit her sick mother. At
O town few miles from her parents
home she hired an automobile and
asked the chauffeur to drive her with
as much speed az possible to her
destination.
The roads were very bad, and the
car, making good speed up hill and
down dale, over rocks and ruts.
seemed bound to shake overheard its
occupants.
After little Of this jo;ting the
chauffeur turned to his fare and de-
manded:
Il say. ma'am. Do you wear false
teeth?"
what impudence!" exclaimed
That's X.
"Oh, ma'am. 1t is not from impur
dence," returned the chauffeur, that
asked you the question. 1t is be-
cause the road is bad. the rocks are
hard, and II you wear false teeth. you
would do well to remove them until
we strike the pike. I've had enough
accidents OF that description"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1911-04-01
-TSazX5E5 ASo WlNcN H2aT

slabs OF Ice. where sea pigeons foated and
little auks dove and few away as the boat ap
preached. Looking over the side one could see
their little blackand-white bodies shooting
the water, using their wings vigorously and
leaving trail of bubbles behind. Several seals
were seen and as we rounded point half an
hour later, another village appeared, the pointed
huts hardly distinguishable at first from the
pointed rocks. native came out In kayak
to accompany us ashore.
At least half the population expressed
strong desire to 60 with us, by getting into the
boat when We were making ready to leave.
compromise being finally effected by our taking
along two ine-looking young bucks each dressed
in a new bear and sealskin suit.
At seven the next morning the sun burst
through the mist and shone on the wet rocks
the white ice in the bay, and also on the glisten
ing black head Of curious seal wallowng
about just of shore. Things were moving in
no time. The huskies crawled out from under
the boat cover and beat their fur clothing with
sticks to get out the dampness and the oil
stoves were set going in preparation for break
fast At eight we started inland, accompanied
by the Eskimo hunters, carrying rifles and a
few biscuits.
The first ridge rose sharply from the shore.
the trail beyond leading up broad. rAcky val
ley. Here we separated, my two guides turn
ing up dry creek bed. 1t was hard travelling
over the broken rock in the valleys and the
steep slants of the ridges and my .405 Winches-
ter got pretty heavy before we sighted the first
game, in the shape OF two blue-gray caribou
bulls. feeding at the edge Of a rockrimmed
pond. One OF the huskies and circled around
the down-wind side and crawled on our bellies
up to a big boulder near the head Of the pond.
bringing both animals within range AS we
reached the boulder and peeked cautiously
around It the nearer caribou began to get un-
easy and started out OF the water, but pulled
up on the bank, at a range of about 100 yards.
long ensdgh to get himself properly shot. At
that distance his coat was much the same shade
Of gray as the rocks on which he fell.
Not long after leaving this pond we killed.
between us. Is ptarmigan with the 20 rife. A
few hours later. standing on the top of high
ridge looking across a big valley with lake
at the bottom, the inland Ice cap could be plain
ly seen curving down. smooth and white, smoth-
ering all but this narrow strip Of barren land
along the coast; and at the foot OF the ridge on
the other side. standing ankle deep at the edge
Of another little pond, were two more caribou.
bull and a COW. We dropped back Of the crest
Of the ridge and. following down . ravine fur
ther on. came out on level with the pond. hid
den from the sight of the game By Z small hum
mock OF rock. BY crawling to the top of the
hummock We were able to get view Of the
pond. The caribou were still there, but lying
down among the stones. and 20 like them In
color that they were very hard to locate without
the slasses- though only 800 yards distant q
The L'Anse sentinel., 1911-04-01
Make Good.

Wake up, Gull" says the burglar.
shaking the man by the shoulder.
too.
II went troo dis house las week an
got 500 an bum gold watch" ex-
planned the burglar: "an' de papers
said dat you said your loss was 500
an joolry to the amount O. five or six
hundred"
"Ye-yes?"
well, make good. sport. Me pard-
ner dat was watchin' on de outside
made me cough up de difference be-
tween what | got and what you said
/ got. Now, you got to make good.
You cant beat me dat way."-Judge's
Library.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1911-04-01

Fahrenheit, making Hawk Harbor, a whaling
station and factory on the Labrador coast,
Sunday evening at eight.
The whale meat for which we came to
Hawk Harbor having been slowed on deck
forward we left in company with the Roose-
welt Tuesday afternoon and the following
day entered the harbor at Turnivik, our last
= stop on the Labrador coast, in the midst OF a
thunderstorm. Turnivik Is fishing station,
and here Capt. Bob Bartlett said good-by to
his father, Capt. William Bartlett, who Is
owner OF the station.
The run through Davis strait, across Baf-
fin and Melville bays, around Cape York and
into North Star bay, where we waited for the
Roosevelt. consumed nine days, during which
time we overhauled our outfit, worked on a
sail for the whaleboat and fshed for gulls that
wouldn't bite We crossed the arctic circle
on the twenty-eighth of July. At midnight on
the thirtieth of July took snapshot pho
tograph of the ship from the end Of the bow
spirit.
The Roosevelt came in on the third Of
August, having stopped at Cape York to pick
up dogs and natives, and at the suggestion OF
Peary we lost no time in preparing for wal
rus hunt Commander Peary helped us In
every way possble--as indeed he had done
from the start and continued to do until the
ships separated-procuring Eskimo guides for
us and telling us where to 60 and what to do
when we got there We left the ship at three
in the morning with three Eskimo guides.
steering power whaleboat west through
wolstenholm sound to where Saunders island
lifts its steep, bare sides, washed on the west
by the open water of Bafin bay. In the sound
and about Saunders island congregate the old
bull walrus, while further north in the Whale
sound regions are found only the cows and
young bulls.
on the eastern end Of the island one of
the Eskimo pointed to black spot on noat
!. ing cake Of Ice, and a. we pushed nearer the
!, black turned to . dirty brownish yellow. soon
? easily recognized - two big walrus bulls lying
asleep on the Ice pan. The engine was stopped
and the boat drifted up quietly. Two Hskimo
stood IN the bow with harpoons ready. stood
next. and the others somewhere behind me-
When within about 30 fest both walrus raised
their heads, showing long white tnsks anl
The L'Anse sentinel., 1911-04-01

and the line slipped out over the bow, tight
ening with a Jerk as he snubbed 1t on a cleat.
So we had one walrus, at any rate, hard ana
fast on the business end Of the line. When
he came up to breathe-for he was far from
dead-I fired at him again and missed, and he
ducked under. The same thing happened sew
eral times and though did finally finish him
with bullet through his brain, had no idea
until then what a lot OF practice 1t takes to
shoot accurately out Of a boat when rocked
even by small waves as was ours.
The sixth OF AuguA was calm and warm,
the sun shone brightly and the innumerable
pans OF floating ice glstened under the slant
ing rays, as the Erik showed her nose into
the mouth of Whale sound
Just the day for walrus-no wind and
they'll be out on the ice sleeping In the SUM-,
said Mat Henson who had come aboard from
the Roosevelt to take charge OF the hunt; and
Mat knew, for he had hunted walrus In Whale
sound many a time.
In half an hour several pans of walrus had
been sighted-it was then four In the morn
ing-and two boats were launched; Norton,
Henson, two Eskimo and myself in rowboat
Whitney, with crew, in the launch. We
were soon busy. When an animal was killed
, an oar was hoisted and the ship steamed up
to the spot and hauled the dead monster
aboard with the winch; the boat showing on
again to search for more game. Some Of the
tricks Of the trade" were soon learned, for
instance: walrus killed in the water would
sink nine times out Of ten, and unless there
was a harpoon in him would be lost. The
same was generally true of one shot on an
ice pan, unless killed instantly-he would
slide OF into the water and sink.
Our party finally returned aboard exhaust
ed, to hnd that about 40 walrus had been
taken.
When awoke next morning we were drop.
ping anchor on little Eskimo village named
Kangerderlooksoah situated near the mouth
of Ingleneld gulf. Commander Peary had
been with us aboard the Erik since leaving
North Star bay and said that he would remain
here long enough to give us chance at the
caribou. That Afternoon We pushed on in the
whaleboat. bound for the head Of the gulf
our hvs Nskimo companions % pleased and q
sxcfted 20 ohll1ren at the idea Of hunt. W.
worked along shore, hgzaSoing betwssn lcv
The L'Anse sentinel., 1911-04-01
All Snake. Are Killers.

But all snakes, great and small, are
killers. All Of them eat creatures
which they slay. None eat vegetable
food Of any kind. nor will they eat
animals which they find dead. That
's one reason. no doubt. why they have
always been Stunned and dreaded BY
human beings.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1911-04-01
Words Of Comfort.

my doctor says l must sleep out
OF DOORS" said the man who is not
strong.
We'll" replied the friend who
makes painful Efforts to cheer up:
'it's all right SO long as your land
lord doesn't say It,"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1911-04-01

memorable expedition of that year. which re-
suited in the discovery of the pole by Com
mander Robert e. Peary. Whitney was a
member of the party until we left Etah to re-
turn home.
The ship being our headquarters for the
whole of tho trip, we were able to take along
as large an outfit as we wished. In addition
to the usual paraphernalia we took with US
An 18-foot whaleboat propelled by three
horsepower gasoline engine
Sydney, Cape Breton island. was the rem
devious for the two ships OF this expedition.
the Roosevelt and the Erik. to which place
Norton and / proceeded by train from New
York. The Erik had come from St. Johns sew
eral days before and was taking on coal and
provisions. The Roosevelt arrived on the
fourteenth, with Whitney and other members
OF the expedition, with the exception of Com
mander Peary, who came by train on the same
day At Sydney we met Mr.. Craft, from Car
negie institute. Washington, who was to be-
come welcome member Of our party aboard
the Erik.
or the ships company was Capt. Sam
Bartlett, uncle Of Captain Bob. of the Roose
welt; first mate, Tom Bartlett, at one time
skipper for DR.. Grenfell; second mate Harold
Bartlett, son OF the "od man." as the crew
called Captain Sam; chief engineer, Richard
Pike; second engineer. Jim; another Jim, the
steward; Joe White. the cabin boy, and the
cook, boatswain, two stokers and a crew OF
five sailors-all Newfoundanders with the ex-
ception of the cabin boy, who was, believe
an elevator boy in a New York hotel before
we took him along as chief administrator to
our comfort This was the gathering aboard
the Erik when she sailed out Of Sydney on
Friday, July II, at 1880 a. m. leaving the
Roosevelt to follow later and making the start
of a polar expedition which was to become
in a little over years time. the most famous
IN history.
We passed through the Straits Of Belle
Isle during the night Of the eighteenth, hav-
ing experienced both clear and foggy weather
and drop in the temperature to 40 degrees
The L'Anse sentinel., 1911-04-01

T WAS due to the initiative OF
and to the preparations made
by Mr.. G. f. Norton OF New
York and to his kindness In
including me in the party, that
1 owe this opportunity to set
forth here a brief account of
the hunting trip taken by Fred
Norton, Harry Whitney and
myself during the summer of
1908 on the sailing steamer
Erik, which sailed as tender
to the Roosevelt as far as
Etah, North Greenland. on the
The Bourbon news., 1911-07-21

There is more Catarrh in this Sec
ton of the country than all other dis
eases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed to be incura-
BILE. For great many years doctors
pronounced it to be a local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and by
constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease and therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F, j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.,
is the only constitutional cure on the
market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful.
1t acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case
it fails to cure. Send for circulars an6
| testimonials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o
Sold by druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton.
The Bourbon news., 1911-07-21
Saves two Lives.

"Neither my sister nor myself might
be living today, if it had not been for
DIR. Kings New Discovery, "writes A.
D. Mcdonald, of Fayetteville, N. c.,
R. F. D. No. 8, 'for we both had
frightful coughs that no other remedy
could help. We were told my sister
had consumption. She was very
weak and had night sweats but your
wonderful medicine completely cured
us both. It's the best I ever used OF
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colds. hemorrhage, lagrippe, asthma,
hay fever, Group, whooping cough, al
bronchial troubles, it's supreme. Trial
bottle free. soc and 81. Guaranteed
by Oberdoefer.
The Bourbon news., 1911-07-21

'I want to thank you from the bot
tom of my heart" wrote c. B. RAIDER,
of Lewisburg, w. Va, "for the won
derful double benefit got from Elec-
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severe case of stomach trouble and
of rheumatism, from which [ had
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Indigestion, jaundice and to rid the
svstem of kidney poisons that cause
rheumatism, Electric Bitters has nc
equal. Try them. Every bottle is
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The Bourbon news., 1911-07-21
He Didn't Push.

There are some queer men in this
world. Near Bristol, England, a few
weeks ago, tall chimney of factory
tumbled down in a gale of wind. and
yet the owner of the factory had a
boy thirteen years old arrested fol
pushing it over to spite him. 1t was
sworn in court that the combined
strength of 500 men would have beer
required.
The Bourbon news., 1911-07-21

NAV not result from the work of fire.
bugs, but often severe burns are
caused that make quick need fo1
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the quickest
surest cure for burns, wounds, bruises
boils, sores. 1t subdues inflammation.
1t kills pain. 1t soothes and heals.
Drives off skin eruptions, ulcers OF
piles. Only 25c at Oberdorfer's
The Bourbon news., 1911-07-21
Never Auain for Willie.

Sunday School Teacher-If you are
a good boy, Willie, you will go to
heaven and have "a gold crown on
your head. Willie-Not for mine,
then. 1 had one of them things put
on a tooth once.-Puck
The Bourbon news., 1911-07-21

Drives out blood poison in any
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If you have ulcers, eating sores,
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Blood Balm. All symptoms heal
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completely changing the entire body
into clean, healthy condition, heal
ing every sore and stopping all aches,
pains and itching, curing the worst
case of blood poison. Druggists or by
express, 81 per large bottle, with di-
rections for home cure. Samples
sent free by writing Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. Describe your trouble
and free medical advice given.
Sold by Warden & Son.