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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
TABLE TOP IMMUNE TO HEAT
How Surface Of Antique Furniture
Was Made to Defy Hot Plates
and Fishes.

| / was staying with an antique furni.
ture enthusiast the other day and was
very much interested to find that hot
plates and dishes seem to have no eff.
feet on his old gate-leg dining table,
says writer in the Philadelphia In
quirer.
| inquired how it was managed, and
this is what he told me:
When the table was bought, the first
thing he did was to remove the coat
ing of French polish that was already
on. This he did by scrubbing it with
hot water to which good allowance
of washing powder had been added.
When the whole was off, the wood was
rinsed with clear, warm water, and
then rubbed over with cloth dip
ped in vinegar and water equal guam
tities) You'll probably think that aft
er such harsh treatment it was ruined.
but it wasn't
After applying the vinegar and wa
ter, he rubbed it as dry as possible,
and when dry be started to polish it
with boiled linseed OIL One can buy
1t all ready for use at any oil and
paint shop.
Taking a very little of the oil on a
soft cloth, he began to polish with
circular movement round and round.
When he had gone all over the sur
face he polished well with clean soft
buster till all trace of the oil was
removed
Next day he repeated the process,
and this he did every day, barring Sun
day, for six months, adding just a
wee drop of ammonia to the oil during
the last month OF. two.
The result is a hard, beautifully
polished surface that does not mark
even if hot plates or dishes are put on
the table.
1t is now polished very occasionally
only, with little turpentine and bees
wax, made so thin that it can be
shaken up in a bottle.
I have come back terribly dissatis-
fed with my own French polish din
ing table, which shows a white mark
on the slightest proyocation.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
NOTED CAREER ENDS
John BigeIow, a Famous Diplo.
matiSt and Author.
Fame Won as Editor and represents
tive of America in France Dur
ing Civil War--His Lies
Span 81 Years.

New York.-John Bigelow, ST., dip
lomatist and author, died at his homo
In this city, aged ninety-fcur years.
Mr.. Bigelow, sometimes termed the
first gentleman of New York was
almost the last connecting link be-
tween the great men OF the first half
of the nineteenth century and the
present day. Born at Maiden, Ulster
county, N. Y, in 1917, of a well-known
family, he was prominently associated
with the great men and the determin-
ing movements of the country during
his entire life.
In 1849, at the invitation of William
Cullen Bryant, Mr.. Bigelow became
an editor of the New York Evening
Post, in which position he continued
until 1860 Under his editorship the
paper came to great influence.
Sainte Beuve's critical letters were
published under his supervision. Walt
Whitman was reporter and later a.
war correspondent under Mr.. Bigelow.
Artemus Ward worked for the paper
at the time; and it was at this period
that Bret Harte was remarkably
regular at the Office on pay days
Mr.. Bigelow's series Of articles on
the effects of slavery in the West H.
dies worked up some of the feeling
which made Lincoln't election pos
sible in 1860, and at the emancipator's
urging the editor went as minister to
France during the trubulous times Of
the civil war.
In France Mr. Bigelow succeeded to
much the same power and position
that BENJAMIN Franklin and Thomas
Jefferson had held more than SO years
previously.
1t was at this time that Mr.. Bige-
low discovered Franklin's "Autobiog-
raphy,'' of which he edited tie author
itative edition. Later 'sLife of Ben
jamin FRANKLIN" was written and
edited.
Mr.. Bigelow was appointed an ex-
ecutor of the estate of Samuel J. Til
den, and in ad6sion to his ordinary
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
MAKEUP OF THE COUTURE
Original Effects Sought After by tho
smartest Women Who Set the
Fashions of Paris.

This year there is little absolute
novelty in the matter of hair ar
rangement to chronicle, yet the
changes, though subtle, are none the
less potent-a frequent experience as
is demonstrated when one puts on
an old hat, carefully cherished even
when no distinct change in fashion
has taken place.
The most important aspect of the
couture nowadays is the Silhouette it
produces, fact in union with the
whole spirit of dress. And this is
the first point to be carefully no
ticed and attained A low, full out.
line is the one most generally sought
after, and attained quite easily by the
aid of many clever frames and adj
justments provided. "A decidedly
Eastern effect is one of the most no.
ticeable features in the new dress
iags which should not be overlooked
by the woman who would be in the
van of fashion. In the evening this
has it's opportunity, and Paris al
ready speaks authoritatively of lie
Grand Mcgul."
Then in the arrangement of the
long hair a. decided vogue may be
prophesied for wide, soft plaits and
twists, frequently made of well-waved
hair, which breaks the formality and
throws other lines, into those EN-.
ployed by the treatment of plating
or twisting. A chic arrangement
takes the form virtually of CHG,
non-for want of better word
covered with very wide, soft plat
of waved hair, the effect being Of
| broken lines intertwined, which give
different shades and pretty lights
while it is not till close examination
that the plat itself is distinguished
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Sponge Rings with Fruit.

Make a sponge cake by using two
eggs, half cup of sugar, half cup Of
flour and half teaspoonful of baking
powder. Bake in a ring mold. Serve
by removing from the mold and into
the center piling cut oranges, or or
anges and bananas. This may be
served with foamy sauce, made as
follows: One cup of milk, two table
spoons of butter, half cup of sugar,
one tablespoon of cornstarch, one egg.
Moisten the cornstarch in small por-
ton of milk. Scald the remainder,
stir in the cornstarch and add the but
ter. Beat the white of the egg until
stiff and fold into the custard care
fully.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
VERDICT A FAVORABLE ONE
Small Girls Pretty Answer to Stupid
Question Of Inquisitive
Busybody.

She was pretty little tot, and ev-
erybody who knew her took pleasure
In pausing to ask her some kind of q
question, merely to show an interest
and for the pleasure of hearing the
musical cadence Of her voice. Some
of the questions were what might be
termed leading, but for all she invari-
ably had some kind of an answer.
Among these latter inquiries was one
from an intrusive busybody who was
old enough to know better, but who
belonged to class of persons who
never learn. Knowing that the little
girl had only recently become the pos
SCISSOR of young and attractive STEP
mother, with curiosity Unborn she
asked her very frankly:
well, Pollykins, how do you like
your stepmother?"
The child raised her blue eyes grave
ly, and with her face glowing with
happiness replied:
ooh, very much, indeed, Mrs. Skill
lington. We fit very nicely, consider
ing that she got us ready made. n
Judge.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

duties as an executor he undertook
chose of the literary administrator.
Tilden's Writings" were published
and later a Life of Samuel J. Tilden"
vas written.
During all this time a constant
stream of magazine article, pamphlets
and books were coming from the am
assador-editor His literary activi-
ties were frequently interrupted by
other political appointments and hon
orary positions given him, but since
1857 his main thought was given to
his writings.
His life of William Cullen Bry-
ant, with whom he was associated so
many years, was published in 1898,
and in 1908, at the age Ct ninety-one
years, his greatest work Retrospect
tions of an Active Life" was publish
ed in three volumes Bigelow's
s'retrospections' covered more than
half of the life of the nation.
To the very last Mr.. Bigelow kept
clear head and an active mind for
all the problems of the nation, writ
lug Will lHe ease anu INC SiSSaACS VI
the older school and with an accuracy
all his own on every subject that in
terests him.
Two sons Of the aged author, Major
John Bigelow, Jr., of the United
States army, and Poultney Bigelow
the writer, have attained distinction
In their respective fields. Mr.. Bige-
low was trustee of the New York
public library, of the Metropolitan Mu-
scum of Art and member of many
learned and honorary societies in this
country and abroad.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Millions for Antl.TubereuI0sIs Work.

Millions for Anti-Tuberculosis Work.
Money to the amount of over $14,-
100000 was spent in anti-tuberculosis
work during the year 1911, according
10 the third annual statement of ex-
penditures in the war against CON
sumption issued by the National Asso-
citation for the Study and Prevention
of Tuberculosis The statement is
based largely on reports received from
anti-tuberculosis agencies in all parts
of the United States.
BY far the largest item of expense
was that for treatment in sanatoria
and hospitals, and for the erection Of
institutions of this kind, over 81, 300,-
900 being spent for this purpose alone.
Dispensaries for the examination and
treatment of tuberculosis spent $780,
600, and associations and committees
in their educational campaign against
tuberculosis spent 100000. The re-
naming $1,3OO,O00 was spent for
treatment in open-air schools, prisons
and hospitals for the insane, and also
for the work Of state and local boards
Of health against tuberculosis.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

irish or paradise feathers make the
best trimming for these caps of vel.
vet, with pointed crowns, and brims
of cloth-of-gold, are finished with d
band of marten and loops of the gold
lace that is fulled about the face. Most
of these combinations are equally
good with silver lace and with it a
greater variety in color of velvet may
be used
These rich hats, are particularly
good from one standpoint. They may
be worn with almost any gown or cos
tune Although the initial expense Of
a good fur hat is considerable the fur
lasts for many seasons, in fact almost
indefinitely and may be used again
and again.
In millinery many cheap furs are
used that are about as effective as
more costly ones, but have not the
same durability. They are called by
the names of sealskins which they are
made to initiate, and answer the pur-
pose for one or two seasons, very we'll.
Marten and skunk are very desirable
and fox also will stand the sort Of
wear it gets in millinery very we'll
Just now there is fad for hat mutf
and neckpiece made of velvet or satin
and bordered with fur. The pieces
match, and many en- old set of furs
is being cut up-the good parts pieced
into bands and used to decorate such
sets. Sometimes bag is included in
the pretty outfit. Altogether the re-
suit is very pleasing.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
IN MATcHTCWN.
Fortunately no Faith Was Required,
For She Had None.

I had no faith whatever, but on the
advice of hale, hearty old gentleman
who spoke from experience, began to
use GrapeNuts about 2 years ago."
writes an Ohio woman. who says she
is 40. is known to be fair, and admits
that she is growing plump on the new
diet.
Il shall not try to tell you how suf-
fered for years from deranged stom-
ach that rejected almost all sorts Of
food, and digested what little was fore
ed upon it only at the cost of great
distress and pain.
Il was treated by many different
doctors and they gave me many differ
ent medicines, and even spent sever
al years in exile from my home, think
ing change Of scene might do me good.
You may judge of the gravity of my
condition when I tell you l was some
times compelled to use morphine for
weeks at time.
For two years l have eaten Grape
Nuts food at least twice day and
can now say that have perfect
health. ! have taken no medicine in
that time-Grape-Nuts has done it all.
can eat absolutely anything l wish,
without stomach distress.
I am a business woman and can
walk my 2 or 3 miles a day and feel
better for doing so. have to use
brains In my work, and it is remark
able how quick, alert and tireless my
mental powers have become" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich.
There's a reason" and it is explain
ed in the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Eyer read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, trues and full OF human
interest.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Beef Rolls.

The remains Of. cold roast or boiled
beef, seasoning to taste of salt, pepper
and minced herbs; puff paste. Mince
the beef tolerably fine, small
amount Of it's own fat; & season
ing of pepper, salt and chopped herbs;
put the whole into roll of puff paste
and bake for half an hour or rather
longer should the roll be very large.
Beef patties may be made of cold
meat by mincing and seasoning beef
as directed above and baking in a
rich puff paste in patty tins.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Felt He Had Known the Worst.

Pat O'Shaunessy had been told by
the doctor that he could live bu, few
hours and his wife and assembled rel
atives and friends asked him whether
there was one last wish he would like
to have gratified? There is" said
Pat. I'D like to hear the village band
play once again" Accordingly the
village band gathered. When at last
it had played Say Au Reyoir But Not
Good-by," and had taken it's own de-
parture, Mrs O'Shaunessy, kneelfng
at her husbands bedside asked:
Can We die aisy now, Pat" '.Yis."
replied Pat 4 can die aisy now Hell
has nothing worse than that
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
SECRETS OF MAKING
Cut Bread Night Before SO That Sur
face Is Dry Before It.
Is Toasted.

The secret of having crisp toast is
to cut the bread the night before, so
that the surface is dry before it Is
toasted. Another trick is to have the
slices, when toasted, stood up on edge
in some place where they can be kept
hot until they are served If the slices
are placed one on top of the other
they become soggy.
For toast that is to be used as the
foundation for poached eggs, mush-
rooms or any creamed food, half an
inch is the correct thickness, hot
water is distributed over it evenly
with small spoon, and melted butter
spread on with bristle brush, which
comes fol the purpose. People who
lislik the softness produced " this
treaemsn, a q course, preserv che
cris nes' of tn oast by emitting The
he water Jfte, when bread very
stale, it may be steamed little be-
fore it is toasted otherwise { so
hard that ever the bes of teeth rebel
at it, Housekeeper who do not pos
sess ancient silver toast racks have
been heard to say that these only act
as coolers for the slices they hold, and
that they are not desirable at all. On
the other hand, covered toast dish
holds the heat and steams the slices
to sogginess in short time The
surest way to have perfect toast
seems to be to dispense with the an
Gent formalities and take to ultra
modern inventions, such as the cleo
trio toaster, which stands on the table.
at milady's elbow and makes the toast
while you wait"
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Sauce for Plum PUDDING.

Cream together a cupful of sugar
and half cupful of butter. When
light and creamy add the well-beaten
yolks of four eggs. Stir into this one
wineglass Of wine or brandy, pinch
of salt and one large cupful of hot
cream or rich milk. Beat this mixture
well, place it in a saucepan over the
fire, stir it until it cooks sufficiently
to thicken like cream Be sure and
not let it boil.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Emit Cake.

One pound butter, two pounds brown
sugar, six eggs we'll beaten, three
pounds flour, half teaspoon soda dis
solved in teaspoon of hot water, half
pound blanched and chopped almonds,
two pounds currants, two pounds raj
sins (seedless) half pound citron (cut
1ne). half pound lemon peel (candied),
half pound prunes (pitted and soaked
and chopped. half pound New Or
leans molasses, half teaspoon all kinds
of spice.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Apple Butter.

Pare and quarter apples and cook
them in just enough water to keep
them from burning; about pint of
water to four quarts of apples; cook
until very soft. then run them through
sieve and add half as much sugar
as pulp To four quarts Of apples use
half teaspoon of whole cloves and
cinnamon tied in a bag. Cook until
good and thick
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Was Testing the Baby.

Little Phil Warmer, of Addison
road, was detected in the act of pull
ing out tbs baby's hair despite her
frantic protest.
Il just wanted to see," he said in
explanation, whether she was cold
storage baby Teacher told us that's
the way you can tell chicken. If the
feathers come out easily the chicken
has been in cold storage"
Needless to say, Phil is doing pen
ance.-New York Times.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

IA so We'll received, as during the
present winter. 1t seems that
the vogue for gold and silver
laces and nets, and their introduction
with cloth of gold and silver into
gowns, has made fur the best of all
nnlshing touches and milliners have
used this beautiful combination in
many rich and becoming hats
All furs have been used, but skunk,
marten and fox are great favorites
for trimming. They are used in bands
and borders rather than in entire hats,
The shorts furs like sealskin, beaver,
ermine and broadtail, make up entire
hats, and mink is a favorite used in
either way.
One of the handsomest hats is a
sealskin over a small bell-shaped
foundation. Its only trimming is a
prim little cravat bow and ends of
ermine poised at the front. A hat of
is trimmed into two rows of gold lace
the furnished brass" color describ-
ing the color accurately. The lace
was edged with narrow border of sa-
BILE and a paradise feather like the sa-
BILE fur in color, but shaping to gold,
furnished the trimming.
Black velvet shape trimmed with the
heavy laces in white are handsome
with skunk borders or bands. Soft
caps of gold net lined with silk to
match are finished with broad band
of marten about the face. Fancy os-
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Pie crust.

Here is my way of making pie crust
for two pies. Two and one-half cups
of flour, one heaping teaspoon of bak-
ing powder, salt. Sift all together
Mix in with hands, one cup of lard,
Geld water to roll. Mix with silver
knife.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Woman's WAY,

"A woman's convention. Ell? What
do women know about enthusiasm?
Now at the last national convention
We men cheered our candidates for
an hour"
That's all right" said his wife.
we threw kisses at ours for sixty
seven minutes by the Clock
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02
Ginaersnaps.

Half cup molasses, half cup sugar,
half cup butter and lard, three table
spoons hot water. three cups flour,
one teaspoon soda, three teaspoons
ginger; salt
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

frills and mounted one above the
other.
Materials required: -Four and one
half yards 46 inches wide, one-half
yard black satin 20 inches wide, three
buttons.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

"Lost-A golden hour, set to SO d.
amond minutes. There is no reward.
for it is gone forever. - eecher.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1912-02-02

Thick woolly cloth, gray on the out
side and plaid on the inside, is used
here. The large collar is of plaid, with
a smaller one in satin outside; the
cuffs are also composed of the two.
Tire buttons, with corresponding
loops, form fastening below the coli
ar
Eyat e felt. trimmed with silk, cut in
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-27
Miss Bodge, Fine Reader

The second number in the Island
Pond Lecture Course took place in
the opera house hall last Saturday
evening, when Miss Gladys Nichols
Bodge entertained the audience in a
most pleasing manner in Dorothy
Vernon of Haddon Hail." Miss
Bodge is certainly reader of great
merit, with charming manner. The
evenings entertainment proved to
be one of great enjoyment to all who
attended. The next entertainment
in the course will occur January 2,
when the Mystic Entertainer" 1"
Ray Newton, will appear.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-27
LOCALS

MIR. and Mrs. Guy Rundlett Of
Mass, are guests Of Mr..
mother, Mrs. D. J. Finn.
Chas. Ladd Of Lyndonville, for
many years q resident Of Island Ponda
had the misfortune to get his hand
badly cut in circular saw while ut
hiswork in the railroad shop recently.
twas feared at first that it would be
impossible to save his thumb, but at
the present time the doctors are
hopeful that it can be saved, and he
is getting along quite comfortably,
much to the pleasure Of his many
friends who extend sympathy to him.
Eddie Mccarthy has gone to Mon
treal to spend the hold ays with his
parents. His father 10 trainmastsr
there having charge of Montreal
terminals.
Andy Dufour spent the Christmas
holidays at his home here. Andy p
a bell-boy at the Prehls Hoass u
Portland, Me.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-27
SIN Plum Valley"

The second Of a series of plays to
be presented by the Base Ball Associ-
alton will be given Jan. 2S. The
play 'In Plum Valley" is a rural
comedy drama in four acts. The cast
will probably be made up as follows:
Uncle Jared Wilkins, C. N. Withrow
DR.. Art. Markham, G. C. Johnston
Hugh Elkins, w. A. Gleason
Bill Stouter, Maynard Stevens
Charlie Scott, Adelard Payeur
Ted Simpkins, Everett Williams
Halle Wilkins, Gertrude Norton
Aunt Lucinda Wilkins,
Mrs. w. Smith
Sallie Brown, Dorothy La Roche
Grace Stollard, Mildred Foss
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-27
Christmas Exercises in all
the Churches

Christmas festivities were held in
m the churches Christmas Eve. AT
the Methodist Church, songs, recita-
lions and Christmas tree; at Christ
Church, short programme consist
ing of Christmas carols and recita-
tons by the children. At the Con-
gregational Church there were the
customary tree and exercises.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-27
Derailnent at Lenoxville

Two Grand Trunk locomotives
were derailed between Lenoxville
and Sherbrooke, Que, last Satur.
day forenoon by running off the de-
rail. One of the derailed engines
was one of the new 100 type just put
into commission. The main line was
blocked for some time, but traffic
was carried around the wreck by
means of a convenient siding. No
one was injured and the damage was
not large.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-27
A Former Isla nd Pond
Young Lady Weds

Word has been received here of the
marriage in Northampton, of Miss
Bertha Hardy, formerly of Island
Pond, to Archie Copeland Dove of
Bangor, Me. Rev. Mr.. Pohell,
Episcopalian minister, officiated.
The event took place Dec. "a.