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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-07-25
Prize Winning Essay in Contest fo'
Girls.

Miss Miriam Ruth Clark. age 10.
Of Manchester Center, VT wrote the
following article and Is winner Of
first prize IN the girls contest OF
$500 offered BY Mr. J. B. Wilbur.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-07-25
Just A Word From Shaw
The Furniture Dealer.
To NV Many Patrons in Manchester and Surrounding
Towns.

Towns.
have no, been advertising special 250 discount sales
.hs winter 10 tempt to buy when the goods are
moi needed 10 make up them later when trade brisk
have been searching the markets and buying Tor your
spring requirements when get the best articles tor the
lens, money and will give you the advantage o same
have larger stock Of Rugs. Csrpetins China Japan
and Fiber Maiings Oil Cloths and Lueoleums than ever
have carried before well large assortment oil Fur
nurc.
f you are IN want oi Sewing Machine, any make.
come and see me can and will you money. not
onk on them but on anything carry and Il you wish any
thing haven, on hand can get for you at less money
than YOU can sel out of town Give call and let me
convince you.
Hair mattresses made over and furniture repair.
ed and refinished. Picture framing speciality
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-07-25
Long Silk Coats

Original price from $1,000 to eooo Now S6.9S
one lot OF Ladies Black and colofed Hats, worth
from s. IS to 100 Your choice for $l.19. All
Ladies Suits and Goats at a great reduction from th'
former prices
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-07-25
STRONGS
CONCORD
WAGONSl
Wilh ihc celebrated Co.'S
tpAn ANtt and sANn
Bo2r give good satisfaction

Proof from Senator Jackson
Gentlemen
have lceu 10 the carriage
business ior a good many
years have handled nearly all
makes None have given bet.
ter satisfaction than Strong 5
Ni,h Concord Axles and Sand
BoXes
Nuui. truly
II a lACEsoN
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
W. N. U, MILWAUKEE, NO. s4-fs
WILLING He SHOULD GO 4
One Man to Have Kid Transferred, bu
He May Have Had
a Crouch.

What do you think of this schen.
Of having the countries exchange chG
dren?" asked the Sewickley man.
Il don't think anything about It.
said the Williamsburg man. What /,
the idea?"
AN English family, for instance, es
changes children for a couple Of yeay
with a German family. References ar.
first exchanged and all that sort o.
thing"
Il see."
THUS both sets of children get ,
chance to learn another language and
get acquainted with another country
It's quite a scheme.
Its an elegant scheme" declared
the Williamsburg man. My neighbor
have kid that l would like to SCI
exchanged with some family In 81
IBERIA"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
CHAPTER v.
rho Encounter.

ne ENCOUNTER.
Betty Malroy had ridden into the
squire's yard during the progress OF
the trial and when Yancy and Han
nibal came from the house she beck.
oned the Scratch Hitler to her.
you are not going to lose your
nephew, are you, Mr. Yancy?" she
asked eagerly, when Yancy stood at
her side.
mo, ma'am." But his sense OF Ella
ton was plainly tempered.
Il am very glad. ! rode out to the
Hill to say good-by to Hannibal and
to you, but they said you were here
and that the trial was today"
ca. plain Murrell, with Crenshaw and
the squire. came from the house, and
Murrelps swarthy face lit up at sight
of the girl Yancy would have yield
ed his place, but Betty detained him,
Are you going away, ma'am?" he
asked with concern.
"Yes-to my home In west Tennes-
see," and a cloud crossed her smooth
brow.
But amt you ever coming back.
Miss Betty?" asked Hannibal rather
fearfully.
"Oh, hope so, DEAR" She turned
to Yancy. 81 wonder you don't leave
the Hill, Mr.. Yancy. You could so
easily go where Mr.. Bladen would
never find you Haven't you thought
of this?' y
THAT are pint" agreed Yancy
slowly. Might I ask you what parts
you'd specially recommend? lifting
his grave eyes to hers.
TT would really be the sensible
thing to do!' said Betty. 81 am sure
you would like west Tennessee they
say you are great hunter" Yancy
smiled almost guiltily.
"Mr. Yancy, Ii you should cross the
mountains, remember live near
Memphis. Belle Plain Is the name OF
the plantation-it's not hard to lind;
just don't forget-Belle Plain
Il won't forget, and mebby you will
see us there one OF these days. ShO' /,
I've seen mighty little OF the world
about as far as dog can trot in a
couple of hours!"
Betty glanced toward the squire
end Mr.. Crenshaw They were stand
ing near the bars that gave entrance
to the lane. Murrell had left them
and was walking briskly down the
road toward Crenshaw's store, where
his horse was tied. She bent down
and gave Yancy her slim white hand.
"Good-by, Mr.. Yancy-lift Hannibal
so that can kiss him!" Yancy swung
the child aloft. Il think you are such
nice little boy. Hannibal-you
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
WELL PEOPLE TOO
Wise Doctor Gives Postum to Con-
valescents.

A wise doctor tries to give nature us
best chance by saving the little
strength of the already exhausted pa
tient, and building up wasted energy
with simple but powerful nouriSH
ment.
give years ago." writes doctor
Il commenced 90 use Postum in my
own family instead of coffee" (ts
a well-known fact that tea is just as
injurious as coffee because it contains
caffeine, the same drug found in cor
fee.) Il was so well pleased with the
results that had two grocers placS
it in stock, guaranteeing its sale. !.
i then commenced to recommend
to my patients in place of coffeesAs
nutritious beverage. The consequence
is, every store in town is now selling
1t, as it has become a household ~
cessity IN many homes.
I'm sure prescribe Postum as ON
en- as any one remedy in the Materls
Medica-in almost every case Of inuf
gestion and nervousness / treat, ana
with the best results.
When / once introduce 1t into
family, it is quite sure to remain.
shall continue to use it and prescrlD'
1t in families where practice.
IN convalescence from pneumonla
typhoid fever and other cases l glV0
it as liquid, easily absorbed DIET
You may use my letter as reference
any way you see fiji" Name given ~
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. ;.
Read The Road to MELVILLE" "
pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the above letter9 A new
one appears from time to time. Tne.
Hre genuine, true, and full of hunlA-
interest.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
JUDGE
v XAUC,HAn kESTER
AzNSzR4zz01S RYAMEzNxk
-oeneo~g lo,. zzeec1As .Nze1eul co~a<oy

squire He'd have taken his licking
just the same and I'd have had my
nevvy out of that buggy!"
Didn't he say nothing about this
here order from the cot, Bob?"
There want much conversation,
squire. invited my nevvy to light
down, and then / snaked Dave Blount
out over the wheel"
Who struck the first blown"
He did He struck at me with his
buggy whip"
Squire BALKAN removed his spec
tacles and leaned back in his chair.
It's the opinion Of this here cot
that the whole question OF assault
rests on whether Bob Yancy saw the
order. Bob Yancy swears he didn't
see 1t, while Dave Blount swears he
showed 1t to him. II Bob Yancy didn't
know of the existence OF the order he
was clearly actin on the idea that
Blount was stealth his nevvy, and he
done what any one would have done
under the circumstances. II, on the
other hand, he kncwed of this order
from the cot, he waS not only guilty
of assault, but he was guilty Of re-
sistin' an officer OF the cot" The
squire paused impressively. His audil
ence drew a long breath.
Can body drap word here?"
1t was Uncle Sammy's thin voice that
cut unto the silence.
Certainly, Uncle Sammy. This
here cot will always admire to listen
to YOU"
well, I'd like to say that l con.
slider that Fayetteville cot mighty Of
.icious with its orders. This part OF
tie county won't take nothin' Off
Fayetteville! We don't interfere with
Fayetteville, and blamed 1t we'll let
Fayetteville interfere with us!"
There was a murmur of approval.
Scratch Hill remembered the rifles in
its hands and took comfort.
The Fayetteville cot air higher
cot than this, Uncle Sammy ex-
planned the squire indulgently.
I'm aweer OF that" snapped the
patriarch i've seen hits steeple."
Air you finished, Uncle Sammy?"
asked the squire defeTentially.
Il low / am. But / low that If
this here case is goin' again Bob
Yancy I'd recommend him to go home
and not listen to no mo- foolishness.'
"Mr Yancy will oblige this cot by
setting still while l finish this case,
said the squire with dignity. mt.
Yancy has sworn to one thing, Mr..
Blount to another. Now the Yancys
air an old family in these parts; Mr..
Blount's folks air strangers. Conse-
quently." pursued the squire, some
what vindictively, I'VE amt had any
time in which to form an opinion OF
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23

the Blounts; but for myself, I'm sus-
picious Of folks that keep movin,
about and who don't seem able to get
located permanent nowheres, who air
here today and away tomorrow. But
you can't say that of the Yaneys.
They air an old family In the country,
and naturally this cot feels obliged
to accept a Yancy's word before the
word CT stranger. And, In view CT
the fact that the defendant did not
seek litigation, but was perfectly sat
isfied to let matters rest where they
was, it is righS and just that all costs
should fall on the plaintiff"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
Trap in Cypress "knee."

the old trap about four feet above the
ground, where it had grown into a
cypress "knee." The knee" had
grown directly beneath the trap and
raised it and as it did SO the trap had
become firmly imbedded in the wood.
The chain had been broken when the
trap was raised. Trotter presented
the curio to William Smith, sales
man, who had given the trap to him
with others two years before it was
lost. Smith gave it to f. A. White, a
hardware merchant Of st. Louis, who
has it in his office.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
HUSBANDS CHARMER A MAN
Unique Defense Fails to Defeat Di-
vorce Plea Because There
Was Another.

Kansas City, Mo.-An unexpected
denouement came in the divorce suit
of Lillian BenneF against Joseph G..
Benner, on trial in the circuit court,
when the wife learned that Miss May
Martin" of Leayenworth, whose low
ing letter to her husband she had in
tercepted, was q man.
Mrs. Benner had named Miss Mar
tin" correspondent in the suit. Ben
ner admitted he had carried on long
correspondence with Miss Martin"
and had endeavored to meet her sew
eral times, but each time Miss Mar
tin" had some excuse. Finally, after
Mrs. Benner had brought her suit,
Benner went to Leavenworth and
made still hunt for his charmer. He
didn't find any her." but he did find
"a young man who had been having a
lot of fun, not only with Benner but
with several other men who supposed
they were corresponding with per
feet lady"
since Miss Martin" was man, Mrs.
Benner was not entitled to a divorce
but that Benner was entitled to a de-
cree on charges of misconduct he had
made against Mrs. Benner Mrs. Ben
ner still had trumps, however, and in
troduced letters showing that Benner
had written in endearing terms to a
young lady who appeared as witness
for Mrs. Benner who was given the
decree.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23

President Taft was out for his aft
ernoon walk in Washington one day
when a flaxen-haired little girl ran ou
in front of him, held up her finger
and exclaimed, in a shrill voice:
II know who you are!"
The president, thinking it not at al
unusual that she should possess thA
information, but willing to crafty her
asked:
We'll, who am II"
"Aw," she said teasingly, your
Humpty Dumpty. popular Maga
Line.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
CHAPTER Nv.
Law at RaIaam's Cross Roads.

Law at Ralaam's Cross Roads.
But Mr.. Yancy was only at the be-
ginning of his trouble. Three days
later there appeared on the borders
of Scratch Hill a gentleman armed
old Squire Balaam's nephew.
Can | see you friendly, Bob
Yancy?" Balaam demanded with the
lungs of a stentor, sheltering himself
behind the thick bole of sweetgum.
for he observed that Yancy held his
rife in the crook of his arm.
Il reckon you can, Charley Balaam,
II you are friendly" said Yancy.
I'm a-going to trust you, Bob" said
BalaAm And forsaking the shelter
OF the sweetgum he shuftied up the
slope
How are you, CharLey?" asked
Yancy, as they shook hands
only just tolerable, Bob. You've
been warranted-Dave Blount swore
hit on to you" He displayed a sheet
of paper covered with much writing
and decorated with a large seal.
Read it, he said mildly. BALKAN
scratched his head.
Il don't know that hits my duty to
do that, Bob. Hits my duty to serve
It on to you"
At this juncture Uncle Sammy's
bent form emerged from the path that
led off through the woods in the di.
Fection of the Bellamy cabin. With
the patriarch was stranger,
"Howdy, Charley. Here, Bob Yancy,
you shake hands with Bruce Caring
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
TRAP LOST FOR 20 YEARS
RecemIv Found by the original
owner Firmly Embedded IN
Cypress "knee."

Dexter. Mo.-When Oscar Trotter. 9
farmer and trapper living near here.
lost a trap twenty years ago, he did
not know it would be returned In q
wooden box many years later. Mink.
'possum and raccoons were plentiful
in the lowlands near Dexter IN those
DAYS. At each trap some kind OF q
marker was placed which would show
its location, but in this instance Trot-
ter failed to mark the trap and 1t was
lost.
Several days ago when he was clear
ing a piece of ground he recognized
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
CHAPTER III. (continued).


The next day Yancy had occasion
to visit Balaam's Cross Roads. Cren-
shaw gave him a disquieting opinion
as to the probable contents OF his let
ter, for he himself had heard from
Baden that he had decided to as
sumo the care of the boy.
II reckon Bladen will have the law
on his side, Bob!"
1.-THE law be damned got what's
fair on mine | don't wish TO- better
than that" exclaimed Yancy, over his
shoulder He strobe from the store
and started down the sandy road at
brisk run. Miserable forebodings OF
an impending tragedy leaped up with
In him, and the miles were many
that lay between him and the Hill.
AS he breasted the slope he came
within sight of little group in his
own dooryard. Saving only Uncle
Sammy Bellamy, the group resolved
Itself into the women and children OF
the Hill, but there was one small
figure he missed. The patriarch hur-
ried toward him, leaning on his cane.
They've took your nevvy, Bob!' he
cried, in high, thin voice.
Who's took him?" asked Yancy
hoarsely. ~
Hit were Dave Blount. Get your
gun, Bob, and go after him-kill the
miserable sneaking cuss!" cried Uncle
Sammy. by the Fayetteville Road,
Bob, not ten minutes ago-you can
cut him off at Ok Road forks!"
Yancy breathed sigh of relief. A
rife was placed in Yancy's hands.
Thank you-all kindly" said Yar-cy,
and turning away he struck off
through the pine woods. A brisk walk
of twenty minutes brought him to the
OK Road forks.
lie had not long to wait for pres
emily the buggy hove in sight. AS the
buggy came nearer he recognized his
ancient enemy in the person of the
man who sat at Hannibals side, and
stepping into the road seized the
horses by their bits. At sight OF him
Hannibal shrieked his name in de-
light
Uncle Bob-Uncle Bob" he cried.
Yes, it's Uncle Bob. You can light
down, Neyvy."
Lego them horses!" said Mr..
Blount
Light down, Newly" said Yancy,
still pleasantly.
Hannibal instantly availed himself
of the invitation. At the same mo-
ment Blount struck at Yancy with his
whip, and his horses reared wildly,
thinking the blow meant for them.
Seeing that the boy had reached the
ground in safety, Yancy relaxed his
hold on the team, which instantly
plunged forward. Then as the buggy
swept past him he made a grab at
Blount and dragged him out over the
wheels into the road, where he pro-
ceeded to fetch Mr. Blount a smack
in the jaw Then with final skilful
kick he sent Mr.. Blount sprawling.
Don't let me catch you around these
diggings again, Dave Blount, or
swear to God I'll be the death OF
you!"
Hannibal rode home through the
pine woods in triumph on his Uncle
Bob's mighty shoulders.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23

report was circulated that the castle
was to be brought to America and re-
erected on Long Island. But such
reports were set at rest when Lord
Curzon purchased it.
The castle is mainly of the Six
zenith century. but parts of it are
older. It's famous fireplaces, built in
1926, were the models for the fire.
places in the house Of parliament.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
His Reason.

Dearest-During the first dance
have with you be sure and say some
thing to me.
She-Why?
He-Because you're SO light If you
don't speak will not know l have
you in my arms.-Princeton Tiger.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
Births in the Air.

The international Congress on Ae.
rial Legislation, sitting at Geneva
Switzerland, is evolving a very de
tailed code of laws. One of its sug.
gested paragraphs reads: I'm the
event of a birth occurring in an air
craft the pilot is to enter the event
In his log book and must notify the
fact to the authorities at the first
place at which he descends."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
Instructive.

So you took your wife to the base
pail game?"
Yes" replied Mr.. Meekton.
did she enjoy it?''
only part of it. She thought they
wasted great deal of time running
around the lot, but she thought the ar
guments with the umpire were quite
interesting. w Washington Star.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
SYNOPSIS.

The scene at the opening of the story is
laid in the library of an old worn-out
southern plantation. known as the Bar
oDy. The place is to be sold, and It's
history and that of the owners. the
Quintards, is the subject of discussion by
Jonathan Crenshaw, business man. a
stranger known as Bladen, and BOD
Yancy, a farmer, when Hannibal wayne
Hazard, mysterious child of the OLD
southern family, makes his appearance
Yancy tells how he adopted the boy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
CASTLE TO STAY IN ENGLAND
Report That Old TattersaII Structure
Was to Be Brought to America
Set at Rest.

New York Tattersall castle, which
is near Lincoln, in England was re-
Gently offered as a gift to the British
nation. 1t was declined and afterward
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23

mustn't forget mel" And touching her
horse lightly with the whip she rode
away at gallop.
"She sho'ly is iadyi" said Yancy,
staring after her. And we mustn't
forget Memphis or Belle Plain, New
Wy"
tTo BE Continued
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
Fittino Crime.

He-I know who egged you on TO
this.
She-Who egged me on?
He-That old hen.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23
The Trouble.

What was the matter concerning
the collapse of the official tharn~
graph?"
4 don't know, unless somebody
took its temperatwA"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-08-23

If it were not for the trusts whom
would a man who fails in business
blame for it?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-20

receiver for Brazilian coffee seiz-
ed by government Saturday in eff
fort to break up the coffee pool,
was postponed until Friday.
One of the things that always.
must appear passing strange to
the people is the ease with which
our government makes agree
ments' and compromises" with
any criminal lawbreaker who has
a bunch of coin.
Indianapolis Victor Berger,
Socialist congressman from Mil
waukee, expects Socialists re-
turned from four congressional
districts next election. Expects
another from Wisconsin and one
each from congressional districts
comprising Los Angeles and
Oakland, Cal.
South Bend, Ind.-First dele
gates to annual state encamp-
ment of Grand Army of the Re
public arrived here today. 5000
expected.
Lynchburg, Va.-A terrapin
caught in Rockbridge county has
cut in its shell: H. Dora Grant
and Nellie S.. Day, July, 1922"
Washington. This city is a
haven for drunkards." w. J..
Kendrick, temperance lecturer,
right to the faces of the inhabi-
tants of. the haven.
Kendrick speaks truth, as any
one who knows Washington is
aware, but what does he expect
where politicians gather?
Berne, Switzerland. Swiss po-
licemen saw stranger riding on
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-05-20

Gil tested speed Of volunteer fire.
men by false alarm. Englewood
doesn't have any volunteer fire
men now. They took it out of
city councils hide, and then re-
signed.
londonderry Chessher, in
jail for assault, got out on SO
bail. Went out and got married.
Returned to jail, got bail, and
gave it to bride to start house
keepink, on-alone.
New London, Vt.-Dog guard
ed dead body of James Doyle, and
bit and severely injured Mrs. M.
Robilard and other neighbors
who attempted to touch it.
Observation-Disclosures palace,
kings city residence, has just
been made up-to-date by installa-
ton of electric lights and eleva-
tors.
Boston.-New snake car,"
jointed in middle, being expert,
mented with to solve problem of
traffic on Boston's crooked down
town streets.
New York.-Second avenue
pawnbroker accepted parrot as
pledge. Tearing his hair now.
Parrot tells all his customers to
"beat itr'
San Francisco.-Body of Isaac
Cohen, wealthy tailor, found in
vacant house. Stabbed in half
dozen places. Skull crushed in.
Woman's. handkerchief soaked in
blood, muff and glove buttoner,
found in room.
Sacramento. = State militia
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-19
NEW STAMPS FOR PARCELS
 POST.

The parcels post law enacted at the last session of congress goes into effect on January 1,
 1913. Under the provisions of the act ordinary postage stamps cannot be used for the parcels post. The Postofri6e department has therefore made arrangements for the engraving and printing of special stamps for the pur- pose. The stamps will bc larg- CT than the ordinary and there will be twelve distinctive de signs composing three series. The first series will illustrate modern methods of tranSpOrta- tion nf mail matter, one stamp showing the mail-car on rail way train, another an ocean mail steamship, a third an automobile now used in the postal service, and a fourth the despatch of mail by aeroplanr. The second series will show at work in their Srv- cral environments the four great classes of postal employees, pusioiricc clerks, railway mail clerks. city lcttrr-carirrrS. and rural frrr-dclivrry carriers. The third series will represent four industrial scenes. showing the principal sources of the products that probably will be transpOrt- ed extensively by parcels post. The sixty thousand postofficcs throughout the United States will be amply supplied with the new stamps before the law takes cf- feet.