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The Press., 1912-05-08
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
May II. lS82.
Items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.

Misses Libbie and P. T. Chandler of this village have bought a milli- nery and fancy goods business at Spencer, Mass.
 An unusually destructive fire swept over the woods bordering this village on the south last Monday. Rollins Lathrop had been burning brush on his place, near Buff Gap, in Holland, and the fire got beyond his control and swept into the woods north toward this village It was vigorously fought on Sunday, and, as was sup posed, got under control, but on Mon day morning started anew, and, aided by strong south wind, swept fiercely northward. Mills were stopped, and hundreds of men fought the advancing flames with every appliance, including the setting of backfres, but still it worked northward Finally back fires, set on the north of the hill, near the village, met the advancing flames, and too late to save any but very small patches of woodland, though keeping the fire from getting uncomfortably near to buildings. At , D. m. the fire was under control on the north, but slowly working against the wind to the southward. A rain fall in the night prevented much progress, how ever. The burned track is between the roads leading from this village to Holland and to Wilmington depot, and embraces over 1000 acres-some es- timate it at 2,OOO. No buildings were upon it. Some 425 cords of wood, cut and piled, part of which belonged to Julius Converse and part to the Mineral Springs O., was about all destroyed, also the same parties had 200 acres, much of it fine timber land, burned over, the damage to which is considerable. Among other parties owning wood land damaged are Granite Mill Co.,, E. H. Hyde, Jerry Page estate, Ambrose Coleman. The loss in the aggregate must exceed $6,OOO.
 Born. In Stafford, 5th, a daughter to Wm. E. Robbins
 In Maiden, Mass, 9th, son to Col. Charles l.. Dean of Ashford.
The Press., 1912-05-08
MTit For Tat"

Professor Skeat in his etymological dictionary explains the expression "tit for. tat" as "blow for blow and says that it is corruption of tip for tap. where tip is slight tap. He refers to Bullinger's works. l.. 283 Parker SO ciety), the translation of which is. believe. dated 1577. May l be permit ted to direct attention to the fact that tit for tat' had already appeared at an earlier date in John HeywOOd' s "Proverbs," 1546?
 Since tit for tat (quoth D on even hand is
 set,
 Set the hares head agaynst the goose jeb-
 let.
 In a note it is stated that ''tit for tat" is simply a corruption for tant pour tant. Halliwell-Phillipps' dfcttOn- ary has tint for tant. tit for tat."- London Notes and Queries.
The Press., 1912-05-08
GIRAFFEs IN BATTLE.
Ths Long Necked Animals Wield Their
 Heads as Weapons.

Heads as Weapons.
 The giraffe has an original and cu- rious me- bod of fighting. The long necked beast has neither claws nor beak nor sharp teeth with which to de fend or attack. so when it is out of temper with one of its own kind it does not fly in the face of providence by trying to disembOweI its adversary, as a tiger might. or toss it. as a rhinOc eros would.
 On the contrary, the giraffe, knowing that it has been provided by nature with a long and pliablp neck. terminat- ing in very solid head. uses the up- per part of itself like q fail and. swing ing its neck round and round in way that does immense credit to it's organ ization, brings it's head down at each swing with a thump on its adversary.
 The other combatant adopts precise ly the same tactics. and the two ami mals, planting themselves as firmly as possible by stretching out on all four legs to the utmost. stand opposite each other. hammering with their heads un- til one or the other has had enough.
 The head of the giraffe is furnished with two stumpy. horn-like processes. so that the animals when at this ham, mer and tongS method of warfare re mind the spectator somewhat of two ancient warriors humping each other with the spiked balls they used to car ry for that purpose at the end of chains. Harper's Weekly.
The Press., 1912-05-08
The Horse.

The reins may guide the horse. the bit may inspire him by it's careful ma nipulation and the whip may urge him forward to greater ambition, but the human voice is far more potent than all these agencies. It's assuring tones will more quickly dispel his fright. its sharp, clear, electric commands will more thoroughly arouse his ambition and its gentle, kindly praises will more completely encourage the intelligent road horse than the united force of the in domestic use more readily responds to the power Of kindness than the road horse.-EXchange.
The Press., 1912-05-08
THE TRUE TEST.
Tried in Stafford Springs It Has Stood
 the Test.

! the rest.
 The hardest test is the test of time, and Doan's Kidney Pills have stood it we'll in Stafford Springs. Kidney sufferers can hardly ask for stronger proof than the following: G. w. Benton, shoemaker, West Main street, Stafford Springs, Conn. !, says: "Sitting in one position caused my kidneys to become disordered. l suffered from a weak and aching back and also had acute pains in my sides. The passages of the kidney secretions were irregular and gave me no end of annoyance When I saw DOan's s Kidney Pills advertised obtained a box at the Eaton drug store, and they proved to be just what I needed This remedy not only strengthened my kid neys, but gave me relief from my aches and pains. ; Statement given August 31, 1908.
 A LATER ENDORSEMENT
 On July 27, 1911, MT. Benton was interviewed and he said: II still think highly of Doan's Kidney Pills and willingly verify my former en- dorsement of them. You may con- tinue to publish my name as refer ence. y
 For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. M
 Remember the name-Doan's-and take no other.
The Press., 1912-05-08
SPEED OF osTRIcHEs.
The Swiftest Birds Are Chosen by
 Buyers For Menaaeries.

ne SWtftest Birds Are Chosen by
 Buyers For Menageries.
 In selecting ostriches for menageries or geological gardens the swiftest are chosen, not because 1t will be neces- sary for them to run in their new quarters, but because swiftness is a good indication of health and robust ness.
 A buying agent visited a pen of os- triches in Africa. At his call two beautiful birds came up to him. Be Ing desirous of testing their speed. he arranged with the keeper that they should run a race. So he caressed the birds and showed them a handful of figs, of which they are very fond
 The ostriches were held while the visitor walked to a certain distance. At signal they were set free and be- gan to run for the figs. They came bounding along at a terrific rate, talk ing twelve or fourteen feet at stride.
 They ran neck and neck for more than half the distance. their wings working like arms and making a great sound. Presently one drew ahead, and, looking behind, as you may have noticed a boy in a foot race do. to see where his rival was. and. finding him beaten, the winner slackened his pace and gently trotted up for the prize of figs.-Exchange.
The Press., 1912-05-08
The "Anchor" Shot In Billiards.


 The anchor or cradle" shot. as it was called before it was excluded from all professional billiard matches was made when two balls were jam, med in one of the six pockets of the regulation English billiard table so that the player, by extremely delicate cue work, could keep them there in- definitely and practically run his score as high as he wanted to. Billiardists quickly recognized that it was not strictly sportsmanlike and therefore abolished it in their contests. Frank Ives may properly be called the dis coverer of the shot. although he stum- bled upon it by accident rather than by careful computation of billiard an- gles. In a match with John Roberts in London for the worlds champion ship he damned two balls in one of the pockets and held them there until he ran out and won the trophy. His run of 2,54O points was worlds rec ord.-New York Times.
The Press., 1912-05-08
M1OO REwARD. R1OO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cure now known to the med ical fraternity. CatarTh being constitutional disease, requires constitutional treatment. HalIS CataFFh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby destroying the foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient strength bys building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing it's work. The pr0prietorS have so much faith In its curative powers that they Oner One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t faals to cure. Send for list of testimonials q
 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, O.
 Sold by all Druggists, 76c
 Take HalIs Family PlllG for constipation.
The Press., 1912-05-08
Makinn a Good start-

"You may Joke about women's con. ventions, but think women are pretty wise. Now. my wife's club appointed . committee to study economy in dress
 Well"
 "They started out by going to a mu- aical comedy Washington Herald.
The Press., 1912-05-08
To Save Money.

Mark Twain's rules for saving money when one was tempted to part with some of his treasure were simple Here they are:
 To save half when you are fired by an eager Impulse to contribute to a charity. wait and count forty. To save three-quarters count sixty. To save 1t all count Sixty-five.
The Press., 1912-05-08
A Useless Verdict.

"Yes," said the old traveller. "I was on a jury once. It was murder trial. I didn't want the fellow hanged and so stuck out against the other eleven for nine days, locked up in the jury room. when they gave in, and we brought in a verdict of not guilty, and then was ready to stab myself with spite."
 What aboutw
 "'Cause the mob had hanged the prisoner on the very first day we were locked uD"
The Press., 1912-05-08
A T Court of Probate held at Ashford, A within and for the district of Ashford, on

A T Court Of Probate held at Ashford, "A within and for the district of Ashford, on the 10th day of April, 1912
 Present, OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge.
 Estate of William A. Buxton late of Ashford, in said district deceased. Willis H. Reed, ad- ministrator, with the will annexed.
 Ordered-That six months from the date here of and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate, and the said administrator, with the will annexed, Is directed to give public notice to the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allowed by posting copy of place where the deceased last dwelt, within the same town, and by publishing the same three times in some weekly newspaper having circu- lation In said probate district, and return make to this court of the notice given.
 Attest, OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge.
The Press., 1912-05-08
rh. Ra44.. w..,

It is better to trust and be deceived than to be suspicious of everybody"
 "Yes, but it is just as we'll as rule to keep your bank account in your Wife's name If you are going to do any widespread trusting" - Chicago Record Herald
The Press., 1912-05-08
Hia Eootism.

"What is the matter with Jones? He used to be a modest sort of fellow, but lately he seems almost bursting with self importance"
 Haven't you heard? Mrs. Jones is suing another woman for alienating his affections and puts the damages at $5O.OOO." Judge.
The Press., 1912-05-08
He's Still Running,

A gentleman in a Manchester restau- rant the other day thought he would have joke with the waiter and asked him if he had ever seen a sausage roll.
 Say" said the waiter, II have not only seen q sausage roll, but I have seen a biscuit box, a table spoon, 8 chimney sweep, a chain link, nose gay, a camera slide, garden fence, a sword fish, wall flower" But when he got to fire escape" the gentleman thought it was high time for him to escape too.
 As he went the waiter went with him. saying, "A trap turn, a cake walk, a mountain climb, sky lark, honey comb, half crown
 But by this time the gentleman joker was half way down the street in a daZed condition.-LondOn Ideas.
The Press., 1912-05-08
Future Possihili&v

"I shall never shake hands with DOS terity," sighed the poet.
 Nonsense" said the comforting crit ic. Tt will give you the 'shake,' als right. Atlanta Constitution.
The Press., 1912-05-08
Mistake,

Pumpe-Why did Mrs Armstrong snub you just now? Chumpe-I put my foot in 1t, introducing her to Vera Fatheade. Pumpe-How did you slip up2 Chumpe-Presented her as Mrs. Armstrong, nee Weak.-Town Topics
The Press., 1912-05-08
Ara Court of Probate held at Ashford

A T Court of Probate held at Ashford, A within and for the district of Ashford, on the 10th day of April, 1912.
 Present, OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge.
 Estate of Sarah A. Buxton, late of Ashford, in said district deceased. Willis H. Reed, admins trator, with the will annexed.
 Ordered-That six months from the date here of, and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate, and the said administrator with the will annexed is directed to give public notice to the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allowed, by posting a copy of this order on the public sign post nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt, within the same town, and by publishing the same three times in some weekly newspaper having circu- lation in said probate district, and return make e to this court of the notice given.
 Attest, OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge.
The Press., 1912-05-08

Bilious Feel heavy after dinner ? Tongue coated? Bitter tastep Com plexion sallow2 Liver needs waking up. Doan's Regulets cure bilious attacks. 25 cents at any drug store.
The Press., 1912-05-08

Hurry and cunning are the two ap. prentices of dispatch and skill. but neither of them ever learns his mas- ters' trade.-Colton.
The Press., 1912-05-08
Munohausen,


 Many a reader of the fictitious ad- ventures of the famous hero of the 'Munchausenaid' (which was first pub lished in English at Oxford during the lifetime of this prince of all Hars) has no conception that the hero was real person. Baron Hieronymus Karl Fried rich von Munchausen was a Han overian nobleman, a subject of the first three Georges. He was born in 172O and died in 1797. He took service in a Russian cavalry regiment, but retired in old age to his ancestral estate at Bodeuwerder, in Hanover, where he became notorious for the magnificent lies about his military adventures with which he used to entertain his neigh bors at his hospitable board. A col lection of these stories, entitled Wade mecum fur lustige Leute," was pub lished at Berlin in 1781 without the baron's permission. The English work, Baron Munchausen's Narrative of His Marvellous Travels and Campaigns In Russia" was an expansion and i'm provement of the Berlin collection.
The Press., 1912-05-08
Household Talk.

Husband-A fool and his money are soon parted. Wffe-I haven't noticed any of the fool about you for some time.-Judge.
The Press., 1912-05-08

A T 8 Court of Probate holden at Ash "A ford, within and for the District of Ash ford, on the goth day of April, 1912.
 Present, OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge.
 Estate Of Alice M. Lowe, late of Ashford, in said district, deceased. Robert H. Fisk, admin istrator.
 hereof, and the same are limited and allowed tor the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate. and the said administrator is di- rected to give public notice 10 the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allowed, by posting a copy Of this order oL the public sign post nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt within the same town, and by publishing the same three times in some weekly paper having circulation in said pro- bate district. and return make to this court of the notice given
 34 Attest. OSCAR D. BAKER, Judge.
The Press., 1912-05-08
INSURANCE MEN

Splendid opportunity offered to handle our health, accident and natural death benefit policy, costs $1 per month. This is form of insurance that appeals to the masses and is easily sold liberal com missions with collecting interest, given right men. Apply Security, Box 3455, Boston, Mass,
The Press., 1912-05-08
Stop That Itch!

will guarantee you to stop that itch in two seconds. A 25 cent bottle wiiI prove it.
 No remedy that I have ever sold for Eczema, Psoriasis, and all other diseases of the skin has given more thorough satisfaction than the
 D. D. D. Prescription for Eczema
 guarantee this remedy.
The Press., 1912-05-08
! w. HANLEIr GsnI Passenger Agent,
Trolley Lines

WEEK DAYS.
 Lv. Stafford Springs 6.20 a. m. and ev- cry hour until 1920 p. m., arriving at Rockville on the hour. Last car to Hart ford 10.2Op. m. The Interurban service cars, with a change at East Hartford. leave Hartford for Stafford Springs at 6.37 a. m and ev- cry hour until 10.37 p. m.
 Surface trolley cars leave Rockville for Hartford at 6.22 g. m. and every hour at 22 until 1922 p. m., and leave Hartford for Rockville at TOT m. and every hour until 10.07 pm. Connects for Stafford at Rockville.
 SUNDAYS.
 Lv. Stafford Springs 7.2O a. m. and ev- cry hour until 12.2O p. m.
The Press., 1912-05-08
His ExseA | Loo.&ion

'Wombate was at the opera last night"
 "Ah, you saw him drinking in the melody?"
 ''No: when saw him he was drink Ing in the bar."-Seattle Post-Inteln- gencer.
The Press., 1912-05-08

ENGRAVED Cards furnished at The III Press onlce-50 cards and script plate % csnts; 50 cards and Old English plato from s1.50
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-07-18

Mrs Katie tkinnie) Manley, 81
wife of Robert l.. Manley, died sue
denly OF heart disease Friday even
Ing while sitting In a hammock In
the yard at her home on Maple st.
She had been In i'll health with
heart disease about year, but for
several weeks had felt much better
She was intending 10 go to her home
In Dorset for a visit and one of
her sisters had come 30 accompany
her there. On Friday evening. after
an unusually comfortable day, sht
sat up In the hammock TO see hel
seven-year-old daughter, Eleanor,
dance on the lawn and became sud
denly faint and died before her hus-
band could return from his work at
the Manley Brothers garage, OF
which he Is one Of the proprietors4
Mrs. Manley has lived here since
1898 and was n member of the Cen
tire Congregational church and the
Ladies' Enterprise society She was
born in Dorset IN August, 1874, a
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Albert
KInnie. Mrs. Manley attended the
schools OF Dorset and the Troy con
ference academy In Poultney She
was married TO Robert l.. Manley
and came to Brattleboro In 1898
She leaves her husband aud one
daughter, her father and two sisters.
Mrs. Fred Gilbert and Mrs. John Ii
lie. and two brothers, William Kin
nile and Bert Kinnie. all Of Dorset
Prayer was offered In the home on
Sunday afternoon at o'clock !
Rev. Henry Lamb, pastor OF the First
Congregational church Of West Brat
tleboro, and the body was taken 10
Dorset Monday morning, The funeral
and burial took place there Tuesday
Bratlteb0ro Phoenix
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-07-18

Mrs. Forbes Of Albion is al the
Avalon for July.
F. X Manley and family spent
Sunday at Lake 81 Catherine.
WIN. r. Day OF Elizabeth NJ j.,
wasy a week end guest at "Kauen-
| fels. /"
MIR. and Mrs. John Dalton Of
the Hollow are entertaining friends
this week.
&C w. TilIinghast Of Troy, ~
r., is In town for the balance OF
the season.
w. ID. Houston returned 30 Dor
set last wek after a short stay In
Albany, N. Y,
Alfred Seymour and Ernest Ma
ley attended the dance IN Pawlet
Friday evening
The social last week given by
the Forum and Yoke Bearers netted
little over $40.
MIR. and Mrs. Aaron Baker, Jro
were In Granville. N y. Saturday
on a shopping trip.
Mis- Marion Wright OF Boston,
Mass. Ia guest Of Mrs. Cramner-
knight OF Church Sc.
Frank Hazelton and family Of
Hudson Falls. N y. were IN town
Sunday calling on relatives
Mrs. Geo. ~. Chambers aud
Mrs. E II. West were Ia Rutland
shopping one day last week
Mira Ghericka and son OF New
York city are visiting Mr., and Mrs
Henry Huisberg on Church st.
Ladies' $3.50 aud $500 oxfordsl
sl9s and $3.50 AZ Lugene's Shoe
Store. 10
Miss johnson Of New York city
"a rooming at John sheldon'a and
taking her meals AZ the Avalon
Miss Clement of Rutland 1
who ~as visiting Miss Field at th
Avalon for few days. VIII pnolu
her stay for two or three weeks
WIN. u. Hawks Of the Two
bar TO- ranch, smoke River. idaho,
Is a gueE, IN town ~ Il ] starks
for a few days.
John Thompson aud family, and
Miss Kiitie Robadeau Of MaDehes-
Ter spent Sunday at Mrs Ella
'gade's
Mrs. =. ". Young, Miss Young
and " u. Perry Of New York, -
T.. are at the HarroEs Hose tor
.wo weeks
Mrs Charlotte prentifs of Fliz.
.beth, ~ J.. arrived 81 "Ksaen-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-07-18

an address BY Judge ChArlos ~
kcnt Of Dorset. singing Of the poem
vermont BY Mlss Helen wlnslow
~ nuston. 90 the air ot America
prayer. aud the acdlcatory and bis.
torioal address BY Miss Jennie Val.
en,ine OF Bennington. president ot
the ssociety
The society, when Il arranged
Tor the erection Of the marker was
deelrous OF iuscriblng on IL tho
warning for the firs, convention
held at the In January lG, 1879.
but tho call was TOO long This first
convention was convened more FOR
the purpose of protesting against
tho claims OF the New York state
government which had been eontin-
ual'y endeayoring TO overthrow the
New Hampshire titles under which
the settlers held their farms.
AT this convention petition
was hiaNH w anu NbNNHAH ttAhhH
Allen presented the document 10
Congress ON the Sth OF the follow
mg May. Upon hla return from
Philadelphia the second convention
was held at Dorset July "a rhlr-
ty-one towns on the western slope
OF he Green mountains were repre-
sented az the convention, which. af-
ter receiving the report of the
agent who took the petition to-
Congress, allied itself with the
cause OF the colonlsts against Great
Britain The convention adjourned
10 meet at the same place Septem.
ber rs AT the last gathering II was
resolved TO take suit
able measures, as soon as may be.
TO declare the New Hampshire
Grants a separate district" This
adjourned TO January |
Is. l777 at Westminster, whore
he original constitution was adopt
I'd
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-07-18
Just A Word From Shaw
The Furniture Dealer.
To NV Many Patrons in Manchester and Surrounding

To My Many Patrons in Manchester and Surrounding
Towns
have not been advertising special 25o discount sales
this winter tempt buy when the goods
not needed to 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
least money, and viii give you the advantage Of same.
have larger stock Of Rugs. Carpetns, China Japan
and Fiber Msines OIL Cloths and lineoleums than ever
have carried before well a large assortment oil Fur
niinre
YOU arc in want Of Sewing Machine. any make.
como and see me can and Will you money
on, on them but on anything carry and i you wish any
Thing haven't on hand can get for you less money
than YOU can get II Of town. Give call and let
convince you.
Hair mattresses made and furniture repair
ed and refnished. Picture framing speciality.
MILBtRN AND LOW WHEEL FARM WAGONS.
III. N. SHAW,
Manchester Center, Vt
Tel. 9.2ls