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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
DIG THEIR OWN GRAVES.
English Army Methods In the Execu-
ton of Condannned Snies

English Army Methods In the Execu-
ton of Condemned Spies.
The ceremony of disposing Of con
demned spy in the English army al
ways follows a definite precedent.
The unfortunate man is surrounded
by a detachment of infantry, and after
he is provided with pick and shovel
he is marched off to a selected spot
and ordered to dig his own grave.
This done, the tools are taken from
him and his eyes are bandaged. The
attending chaplain reads portions Sc
lected from the burial service, and
from the ranks of the escort twelve
men are selected at random by the
officer In charge.
These men, having stacked their own
rifles, are led to where twelve other
rifles are awaiting them. six Of which
are loaded with blank cartridges. One
of these is handed to each man, so
that no one knows whether the rife
he holds contains a bullet or not. and
none can say for certain that the shot
fired by him killed the prisoner. The
firing party then marches to an APP
pointed position. The commands "Pre
sentp "Firer are given, and almost
before the last word rings out the
volley is fred and the spy falls into
the grave he has dug
Nearly every man is more or less af-
fected on being selected to form one
of the firing party, and many men
have been known to faint away on be
ing singled out. while others are SO
overcome as to be scarcely able to
pull the triggers of their rifles.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
The Uncertain Apple Tree.

An apple tree is the result Of graft
from the tree that is known to be a
producer of a certain kind and flavor
of apples. Ii the seed were planted
and one relied on it to produce a select
grade of fruit the result would be dis
appointing. for the reason that from
the seed the most remarkable varieties
will be shown. Perhaps they will be
miserable little crabapples or misshap
en-, bitter fruit or a useless conglomera-
ton. The seed somehow or other hanks
back to its origin. Notwithstanding
years Of cultivation. The varieties of
apples known today are a result of
careful selection and constant grating
Of the better kind from year to year
until the present development has been
attained.-Harper's.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
AFATHER'S
GIFT
Being a Story of Paris
In 1870
By MAURICE ROUGET

The Marquis de la Ferriere was in
his cabinet in his residence in the Eau
bourg st. German in Paris The Prus-
slams had been victorious at every
point and had captured the Emperor
Napoleon Ill The marquis was pacing
back and forth with his hands clasped
behind his back, evidently much agitat-
ed A servant entered, announced
''Maitre Joussieur" and was followed
by man Of professional cut
"Joussieur," said the marquis with
out even inviting the lawyer to be
seated, eve are to have terrible times
The Prussians are sure to capture
Paris, for there is nothing that can
successfully oppose them. When they
have squeezed out of us all the blood
there Is in us and have withdrawn we
shall again be at the mercy Of the mob
that slaughtered our fathers when the
monarchy fell. am old and feeble
and doubt if l shall live through the
coming storms. My son, Victor, is with
his regiment at the front 1 wish to
execute a paper that will turn over my
property to him."
"Why not make willT'
Because at my death relatives are
sure to dispute any will l may make.
When l die my property must pass
from me to my son through the courts,
and in this intermediate state it will
be vulnerable. If l give 1t to my son
now he will possess 1t, and you know
that possession is nine points in the
law"
"Well, marquis, all you need to do is
simply sign a paper by which for
consideration you transfer all your
property to Victor"
Taking up a slip of paper, the at
torney wrote what he had stated and
in about as simple form. Joussieur
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
Timothy Barton's
Almanac
A Story of a Mans
Obstinacy
H. NT AnTcC AANVWE
By CLARISSA MACKIE

Lucy Barton glanced timidly at her
husband. Timothy was scanning the
well thumbed pages of an almanac.
Tuesday will be your birthday,
Lucy" said Timothy, looking over his
spectacles at his meek little wife.
'Oh. do you think so, TimothyT'
murmured Lucy doubtfully.
Timothy's quick temper was aflame
at once. Think so? l know it's 80,
Lucy! You was born on the 10th of
January, and here 1t says Tuesday as
plain as can be!' He leaned across the
table and placed a forefnger on the
date in question.
Lucy looked at the date, and her eyes
travelled to the figures at the head of
the page-"1911" it said as plain as
could be, while this year was 1872"
Everybody knew that
1T came on Tuesday last year, limo
thy" she ventured, but it's one day
later this year, you know"
what does it say hereT roared
Timothy, Shaping the open page Of the
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
carlYIe,s RIuntness.

Thomas Carlyle once took Lord
Houghton Orchard Milnes) to task in
regard to the proposed pension for
Lord Tennyson. Richard Mines" said
Carlyle, taking his pipe out of his
mouth. when are We gaun to get that
pension for Alfred TennysonY Mines
tried to explain that there were diff
culties in the way and that possibly his
constituents who knew nothing about
Tennyson would accuse him Of being
concerned in a job were he to succeed
IN getting the desired pension for the
poet Richard Mines" replied the
sage, ION the day of judgment, when
the Lord asks We why We didna get that
pension for Alfred Tennyson, it'll no do
to lay the blame on your constituents
It's you that'u be damned"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
Rivers and a Mountain Range

The range of the Blue Ridge noun
tains in Pennsylvania is divided by
river every twenty-seven miles, as fol-
lows: From Susquehanna to the Swa.
tara, twenty-seven miles; from the
Swatara 10 the Schuylkill, twenty
seven miles; from the Schuylkill to the
Lehigh, twenty-seven miles; from the
Lehigh to the Delaware, twenty-seven
miles. At the next twenty-seven miles
is a hollow of New Jersey, in which
nestles a lake known as Culvers pond.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
Vulcan.

Vulcan, the god of ancient black
smiths and metal workers, was lame
In consequence of pretty hard fall
he had in his early days Jupiter and
Juno had a row. and Vulcan sided
with his mother against the old gen
tleman, who promptly kicked him out
Of heaven. He fell for a whole day
and lighted on the island of Lemnos
broke his leg and received as severe
shaking up as though he had tum-
bled down an elevator shaft. Aescu
lapius set his leg, but, having only just
received diploma, did poor job, and
for a long time Vulcan went on a
orIIfch
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
Beloved Of the Gods.

Miss Mary Anderson Mime. Navar
ROY in the play of "Pygmalion and Gal
atea" once turned with outstretched
arms toward the audience. She was
supposed to be appealing to heaven
1.-THE gods will help me" she cried
At once with one accord the gods" OF
the gallery roared response, I'VE willr'
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
A Sample.

why did you cover that board with
paint and lean it against your gate
postY'
THAT" replied Mr.. Growcher, 'is a
sample for the benefit Of the people
who won't believe paint is fresh until
they have rubbed their fingers across
Washington Star.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
Maybe II Was Accidental

Pastor Goodsole had just preached
sermon on ''Gossiping" 1t may have
been, therefore. wholly unintentional
that he gave out the first stanza of the
closing hymn in this wise:
Blow We the trumpet. blow
The gladly solemn soundl
Let all the neighbors know
To earth's remotest bound.
he looked preternaturally solemn, and
there wasn't the slightest flicker of an
eyelash.-Chicago Tribune
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
True to Life.

what success have you had with
the portrait Of your mother-in-lawT"
Tremendous. 1t is such a speaking
likeness that my brother. when he
came to look at it, instlnctively put
his cigar behind his back" Fliegende
Batter
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
A Bait and a RnIl

Sergeant-Now, then. Murphy, what's
The trouble? Murphy-Tm looking for
me- belt, sar'nt. Sergeant Well, man.
you've got it on! Murphy-Thankee
sar'nt. If you hadn't told me would
have game out without it!-London An
NWers
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
ot No v.l,,.

Bailiff lin artists nab-H'm, moth
Ing worth much here. What's in the
studio? Servant-Less still-nothlng
but pictures Fliegende Batter.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
SPRING FOOTW WEAR

So well have efforts to please patrons, by
offering them the best of Shoe Service, been appre
cated that has encouraged do greater things
this Spring, and we invite every Man, Woman and
Child to come to
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23

Life is the childhood of our immor.
taliry.-Goethe.
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VOL. XxxvIII. NO. 80
Burlington and Bristol Steamboat
and Ferry Company
Schedule in effect 64O a. M, June 18th, 1912.
Subject to change.


LEAVE BRISTOL FOR BURLINGTON.
DAILY except Saturdays and Sundays
sO sOO eO0 co. sIO40 1t.l5 a. ma $3.50, *l.3O,
1870 $3.50, "a 80, $3.50, F6.40, 40 p. M
SATuRDAYs-64O, 500, 800, 1000. 1000, lilo,
a. m, 1920, $780, *22O 1900, $40, f42o '6oo' o4o'
sS.40 7.40, p. m.
40 40 sI30 22O $500, 80 40, $40, $500, $40,
$3.50. 700, 7.40. $50 p. M
LEAVE BURLINGTON FOR BRISTOL.
DAILY except Saturdays and Sundays
$50 $3.50, $780, 1920 l1O0 ll30, a. m. #l.00, s200
300, si.OO, 800 $50, $50, 7.30 p. m.
SATURDAYs-65O, $3.50. $3.50. 1920, HOO, $780,
o. M, *l.OO, s200 $40, 1870. 400, $40, s520
$50, $50, $50, p. m.
sUNDAYs-s.3O, $3.50. 1920, IL 90, 1l.SO, q. M,
100, 200, 40, $780, *400, $40, $780, 800, 64O
L20 500. $40 .. m.
EXTRA TRIPS
During the months of July and August on
Saturdays and Sundays the boat viii leave
Bristol at $50 and 1870 p. No., and Will leave
Burlington at $40 and l040 p. m.
NOTES-READ CAREFULLY
On the Fourth of July after 1890 p. m. trip
the schedule will be the same as Sunday.
Trips marked with a star ~ Will stop at
Burlington Island Park, and when there are
nve or more passengers for the Park the boat
Will stop on other trips. Passengers VINO de.
sire to leave Burlington Island Park Will
please notify the wharf tender who will raise
the signal flag for the boat to stop from BristoL
No trips guaranteed in foggy weather.
WILLIAM DORON
Secretary, Treasurer and General Manager
Call Independent Telephone, Burlin gton, N.
j., via keystone, Nos. l89-D or l04-D Bristol,
and 257-D Burlington.
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OUR GREAT SHOE FEAST!

Well not, at this time, say anything about Styles,
the excellence of our Shoes the fairness of our
prices Our goods speak for themselves
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-10
LAkEvlLLE

Miss Kathryn Egan and Miss Nellie E. Fallon, of sharon, spent part of last week with Mrs. J. K. Garrity. : ... G.-t
 A. T. Tupo spent couple of days last week. hunting. Tony says game Is in plenty, but it takes good marksman to get it. .st.-s>t- .s6, s'-......| :, Mrs., Mary Loucks, of Sharon, was a guest of Mrs. Harold Winans last week.
 Mrs. A. Collins, her brother, E. T. Mansfield, and two sons, of Newark. N. J., were over. Sunday guests of their sister, Mrs. M E. Miller, who returned home with them for visit. -1
 W. B. Perry, Sr., and IT,, c. H. Osborn and James Melvin attended the senatorial convention as delegates, at Canaan, on Tuesday.
 W. IngalIs was an over-Sunday guest of o. H. Miller, Jr.
 MT. Charles Schlifarth and family have gone to Brooklin for the winter, leaving town last week.
 4. H. Heaton, and E.. E. Bartram made 8 trip to Hartford by auto. on Tuesday last.
 F. K. Stuart took an auto party to Hartford on Tuesday.
 Miss Mary Clarity enjoyed her yaca- tion from Bartram 6 Flynn's store. last week.
 The delegates to the Epworth League convention, held in Poughkeepsie, last Wednesday and Thursday, will give their report at the regular Sunday even- Ing E. L. service, next Sunday.
 c. P. Millspaugh is taking his annual vacation from A. F. Roberts store, this week.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-10
WEST CORNWALL

Mrs Chas R. Smith was out of town over Sunday.
 Mrs. L. A, Cartwright has been suffer ing from nasal hemorrages during the past week, but now somewhat improved.
 Sunday being such fine day for auto trips, number of the local owners took advantage, the family of Theo Sturges went to Waterbury, Robinson W. Dean was in Salisbury and F. Arlington Yutzler went to Sharon.
 Dwight Handlin and party came home quite oheerfully and smilingly one day last week, lon the rim," his car having met with one of the common ills of auto life, suffering blowout and pnncture, and no new shoe being avail able, this was thought the best method of procedure. MT. Handlin's son.l law, Robert Prindle of Sharon, spent Sunday with him., Infringing repairs for the machine, and took it home with him Monday, intending to use same in his livery business for the time being.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert N Cochrane were in New York several days at the Beginning of the week. .. .....
 Miss Nina Rebstock spent several days last week with her mother Mrs. R. E. Rebstock at their home at "Gold s Mills," returning to the city Sunday afternoon.
 Saturday evening & number of neigh bors and friends called on Miss Reb- stoch, spending very pleasant evening.
 Smith 6 Sons have prided themselves on having an up-todate assortment of goods, especially in the grocery depart ment. but recently when a customer called for "pickled'' onion seed, the clerk failed to find same on the shelves, and the firm had to admit that it was not in stock.
 Grange Far was the usual success, several young people in this village bringing home blue ribbons.
 A. W. Bailey entertained company over Sunday. H
 Miss Bertha Cole has returned from Lakeville.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-10
SHARON

Next Sunday night, Oct. 13, there will be hymn service in the Methodist church. entitled "An evening with Whittier"
 A team for volley ball has been organ ized by the high school class.
 Guife a number from here attended the fuperal services of Dr. George H. Knight at Lakeville Monday. This sud- den death caused profound sensation and many expressions of regret and sor- TOW are heard. ....s .a>~ ....
 Ths annnal meeting for the election of trustees of the Methodist church will be held in the parlors of the church on Tuesday evening, Oct. 15. This is to be more than formal election meeting. The polls will open at 7:30 o'clock and close at 8:30. After that hour light re- freshments will be served by the Ladies Aid Society and an hour or so will be devoted to general sociability. ,.....
 The service at the Methodist church on Sunday evening last consisted of the Lords Supper and the singing of appro- prlate hymns. Reproductions of fam ous paintings of this sacred scene were shown by stersopticon aid, The service will be repeated the first Sunday even Ing in December.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sharon Hospi- tai was held at the home of Mrs. O. W. Hertzel on Tuesday afternoon.
 Silver Lake Grange visited Webutuok Grange Tuesday evening.
 Q. H. Tiedeman has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Ezra Bartram.
 The family of John Lowell have moved to the Loucks cottage formerly occupied by Mrs. Chas. W. Brown.
 The dancing lessons conducted. by James Newman opened on the evening of Got. 3, at sharon Casino with 40 pupils.
 John Ryan and Ann Warehouse have secured the library privilege for the month of October.
 Mrs. H. 0. Cryder, of New York city. spent last week with her father. MT. W. $. Hollens at The Bartram.
 Misses Hazel Peabody and Louise Hansen spent Sunday with friends in Pittsfield. Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Russell Williams, of Patterson, ". Y, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris.
 MT. and Mrs. Julius Newman, of Naugatuok, have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mow. a.a .4....:. ..E.a
 R ,bertH arris picked in his orchard an ap lie of the Alexander specie, meas. nring 15 inches in circumference and w.thout spot or blemish. This splendid specimen may be seeh at the library.
 Miss Lucy Bassett has entered Cornell University for course in Domestic Science and left home Saturday to take up her studies.
 A banquet was served to about 50 male I friends of mine host Kirby last Friday evening at Sharon Inn Casino. The annual town meeting held Mon day passed off quietly, the full republi- can ticket being elected. Seven women cast their vote for Town School Com- mittee.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-10
LIME ROCK.

George Belcher, IT. and Harry Amundson were in Bridgeport couple of days last week.
 Six young men from here attended the big ball game in New York City Tuesday.
 The Lime Rock band was in, ,Lakeyille Friday night.
 Mrs. 0. w., Barnum is at home Iagain after an absence of several months.
 0. H. Weising was Tn: New Haven last Thursday on business.
 Mrs. Frederick Gillette, off fsGreat Bar rington. spent couple of days at the Brigner homestead last week.
 Ely Doyle and neice, Miss Rachel Carle, have returned from the White Mountains, where they spent the sum. mer.
 Miss Laura Gay was in Canaan last Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. W. J. Bacon and two children are spending a week or two with friends in the northern part of New York state. '
 Edward Amundson IS in New York, visiting his son, who is ill with typhoid fever. There was a concert h the Casino, Monday night, given by several talented blind men. E.. ~.... .r..
 Hon. 0. W. Barnum left town for Lexington, Ky, this week, for weeks stay, .e... ..
 MT. and Mrs. R. N, Barnum and MT. and Mrs. Monohan of the Hotohkiss School, motored in the Foxhdrst Farm auto. to Copake, on Sunday. While there they dined at the Holsapple House, -saE#
 Senator Pratt of New York, was the guest of MT. and Mrs. O. W. Barnum on Monday. it .s.
 MT. and Mrs. Ray Silvernail, of Hart ford, are the guests of Philo Lyon and family. #.......... Mrs. M. Dunn and sons spent Satur- day in Pittsfeld. s.4 .
 There have been 15 raccoons killed here this year and only one bull moose captured. .,.-# ea-#
 Philo Lyon and party motored to Wassaic and return, Sunday. l,5s a.|
 E. W. Moeslein made his first visit in 28 years. to Copake, N. Y, Sunday. He formerly lived there. He was the guest of the Holsapple House. as~#
 Walter Boardman is in New York on business for MT. Gager.
 Geary brothers, Hines brothers. and Jim VanDyke are making their first ap- pearance in New York City this week. They will all be buying larger hats when they return home.
 Mr. Charles Wiesing is on business trip to Boston this week for the B R, O. Charles Vosburgh is opr new select man. Good york; Charlie. Now let's see what kind of state road you can give us to Ore Hill. ->..... sr...
 The Foxh urst Fast Five, are ready to book games for basket ball with out-of- town teams. MT. E. W. Moeslein, of the Hudson River League, will be the coach, having declined the offer to coach the Malone, N. Y, military team this season. .tfs@ ..#
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-10
SHARON VALLEY

MT. B. Raban is having his house painted.
 Grace Brazie is visiting her sister in Passaic. N. J.
 Mrs. E. Clum is on the sick list
 Miss Nina Juckett, our intermediate teacher, is sick with tonsilitis
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
FEEL FINE! LIVER RIGHT, STOMACH
SWEET, HEADACHE GONE CASCARETS


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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
WIDOW OF SOUTHERN
VETERAN SEEKS MEN
HERE WHO KNEW HIM

Sheriff c. w. Mangum has received a
plea from the widow of Confederate
veteran, asking that he aid her in an eff
fort to locate Civil war companions of
Henry Wilson. one time of Atlanta. who
fought under General Robert F. Lee. The
appeal came in the form of letter from
Brady Texas.
The widow. Mrs. Josie Wilson. wrote
Sheriff Mangum that she was endeavor-
ing to get information concerning Mr..
Wilson's service, and requested that ne
have an inquiry made among Atlanta vet
Grams who may have known him. she Is
trying to obtain pension.
Just before the war / knew Henry
Wilson He lived in Atlanta in 1858 and
when the war began he was among the
first to enlist" said Sheriff Mangum.
when | came back in 1865 he was not
here l learned that he had moved TO
Texas. where he died several years ago.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-11
WIFE Of CURTIS
|SLOYAL TO HIM
Beautiful Young Bride Stands
by Former Albanian Who
Killed for SIur.

With DR.. A. Lee Curtis, of Atlanta
by his side, w. H. Curtis, of Jackson,
Miss, is preparing his defense against
the charge of murder hanging over him
there, and his young wife. the cause of
the fatality, is sticking Loyalty to her
husband in his trouble, according to
dispatches from Jackson today. The
former Albanian will enter a plea OF
self-defense. and it is probable that he
slain by Curtis bullets, had made re-
marks rejecting on the character of
Mrs Curtis.
The wife, who was only II when she
married Curtis a year ago, is describ-
ed as one of the most beautiful young
women in Mississippi. Her position in
the tragedy and her loyalty to her hus-
band have made the case one of the
most notable in the history of the Mis-
sissippi capital.
Curtis, who was we'll known in At
lanta until he left this city to travel
for a ST Louis chemical company, with
headquarters in Jackson, is a fine spec
linen of young manhood He is a broth
er of A. L. Curtis, of Atlanta, the for
mer a councilman several years ago.
Curtis married the daughter of V. L.
Skates, who lived near Jackson about a
year ago.
1t developed today that the shooting
was the direct outcome of a suit for
$4,000 filed by Helton against Curtis
and his father in law, as the result of a
severe beating given Helton by the two
men last March. Helton was the pro-
prietor of small news stand in Jack
son. News reached Curtis that Hell
ton had made defamatory remarks
about Mrs. Curtis, and with his father
in-law and brother-in law, he went to
the news stand, called Helton out and
beat him terribly. Helton sued for
damages. Curtis, it is said went to him
afterward and asked that the suit be
withdrawn, but Helton refused. On
Sunday morning, while Helton was
seated in a physicians office. Curtis
entered and opened fire on him, send
ing seven bullets from an automatic
pistol into his body and killing him
instantly. When Helton was found
dead his left hand clasped revolver
which had not been fired Curtis as
serted that he fired after seeing Helton
draw his weapon and before the news
dealer could pull the trigger