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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

The Wright brothers claim 10 have
Invented foolpraof aeroplane. But
sae claim is so great and so fraught
with brilliant possibilities that the
,a.blic will be half afraid TO believe
that anything since the days OF Solo
mon has been able 10 circumvent the
fool species.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23
Took Advantage Of Victim.
Cruiser Sails for Isle.

London. Feb. 19.-The United States
cruiser West Virginia sailed from
Honolulu for Palmyra Island, a piece
of territory in the Pacific whose pos
session is claimed by both Great Brit
ain and the United States. according
To a Honolulu dispatch
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23
ROOSEVELT DRAWN AS JUROR
Former President % 70 Serve at the
Nassau County IN. ~ March
Term Of Court.

Mineola, y. Y, Feb. 1s.-Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt OF Oyster Bay has
been drawn among other residents OF
Nassau county 10 serve as trial Juror
at the term of court beginning March
4. Most OF the others are farmers
and business men OF the county.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Another year of tight skirts Is not
calculated 10 make the textile manu-
facturers any happier. Isn't 1t about
time for some of them TO suggest gov
eminent regulation of the fashions so
the mills can be kept busy?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23
Awarded Fifty Year LIah. Franchise.

Charleston, H.. Feb. l9.-The
Charleston city council has just grant
ed a ffty-year light franchise TO the
Central Illinois Public Service COM
pany in return for which the company
is 10 run a spur of its city railway TO
the Coles county fair ground.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Fashionable Pittsburg women are
euffering from a new disease known
as dog mouth" as a result of kissing
noodles. IL hehooves the Humane so
fety 10 do something for the protec-
zion OF defenseless poodles.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23
Wealthy Lawyer Commits Suicide.

New York. Feb. 19.-In lit OF de-
spondency brought on by domestic
troubles. George Parsons, wealthy
young lawyer OF this city. shot and
killed himself at the residence OF his
mother here.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Tyrus Cobb tells us that the stage
Is a snare and a delusion. Tvs tenn
per has been soured by the fact that
he has acquired batting average OF
.0O2 In the theatrical league.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Pennsylvania girl. We are told. has
made two leap year proposals and has
been refused both times. In her case
this is not what might be called
happy new year.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

A Tacoma woman has the distinc
ton of being the first woman TO serve
on a jury with her husband. Possibly,
also. she has the distinction of being
the first Juror to cast two votes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

The man who insists that he still
takes a perfectly cold bath every
morning Is clearly entitled TO Car
negie medal He is taking the risk oil
being considered either insane or
prize liar.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Hetty Green's son received more
than 1000 marriage proposals last
year. We shudder to think or MS
trials during leap year.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Don't worry about the high price OF
potatoes. A pound rice. which costs
ten cents at retail. contains as much
nourishment as several pecks< OF pota-
toes. and the supply of rice Is ample
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Maine farmer claims that he has
duck which has laid three eggs day
for the last six months. IL anybody
deserves a Carnegie medal. that duck
does
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

One of our contemporaries advises
us to let the weather alone. but we
would be far more pleased IL the
weather would let US alone.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

The asbestos single is said to be
growing rapidly in popularity-especi-
ally with small boys who know the
warming qualities of the wooden kind.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

A highbrow tells us that most
great men have blue eyes We are
willing TO risk few shekels on the
theory that this particular highbrow
has eyes of bonny blue.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Michigan professor has invented a
new alphabet with seventeen letters.
Much to the jubilation of actors and
statesmen. he has retained the capt.
tai /.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Professor Baker of Harvard advises
theater-goers to hiss what they do
not like If the professors suggestion
was carried out some OF our plays
would be one long hiss.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

1t Is suggested that Feb. % be MADE
a legal holiday The plan has the
hearty support of every schooiooy In
America
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Texas washerwoman has been be-
queathed 100000 by one of her eli
ents. 1t is safe to bet that she never
put too much starch in his shirts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

A food expert advises US to subsu-
tute rice for potatoes. but tnere
would be no fun in thriving rice at
the Irish players.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Forgers mulcted banks OF America
OF fifteen million during the past year
and yet some people say forgery Is
not success.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

We are told of an animal trainer
who has taught turtles to do tricks.
but we never have heard OF anybody
training a mock turtle.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Up to date nobody has attempted 10
compile list OF the 20 greatest wealth
er men. The reason is simple-there
amt no such thing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

An Oregon man who killed 275 rat
tlesnakes In one day claims to hold
the rattlesnake record. We are Will
ing to let him cling to It.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Paris. Feb. 17.-Burglars visited
the historic castle OF Baron Ed,nond
de Rothschild at Farrieres and stole
articles valued at $4,000. They also
slashed q picture OF priceless value.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23
HITS MONEY TRUST
HENRY, IN HOUSE SPEECH. AS
sERTs BLACK HAND" METH -
OBS CONTROL BANKS.
DEMANDS A FEDERAL PROBE
"viiIainy Must Be Unearthed," Texas
Representative Insists. Before
Congress Accepts the AIdrieh Cur
rency Plan"

Washington, Feb. 19.-Representa-
tive Henry OF Texas. chairman or the
house rules committee. made a sensa-
tional speech In the house In which
he attacked the money power in Wall
street and demanded an inquiry into
1.-The black hand methods OF the finan-
cial malta in this country" He coun-
seled a thoroughgoing investigation
before congress accepted the Aldrieh
plan of currency reform
Chairman Henry was the author OF
a money trust investigation resolution,
which was beaten in caucus by Demo
cratic Leader Underwood and Speaker
Clark. substitute. by Chairman
Pujo OF the house banking and curren-
cy committee, which was opposed by
the Bryan Democrats. Chairman Hen
ry and William j. Bryan himself, was
agreed upOn.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

ST. Louis has hale and hearty citi-
zen of so who claims ne never has
consulted a physician. Nevertheless.
the undertaken will nail him at the
finish.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Treasury officials report that there
is a shortage of 81 bills. just as IL
we didn't know 1t without a report
from the treasury officials.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Blanket your horse, This is the
time OF much thoaghtless cruelty to
animals.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23
Henry's Speech Bitter.

Some portions of Mr.. Henry's
speech were very spirited almost Bit
ter.
rs 1t not time" asked Mr. Henry,
ito inquire into those black hand meth
DDS of the financial Malta which exist
in this country?'
He attacked the alleged money mon
opoly in Wall street and assumed that
no effective investigation can be
made into the qualifications of either
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

The latest Chinese puzzle is to pro-
nounce the names OF the members OF
the Chinese cabinet.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-23

Another easy way TO break into
print just now Is to announce the ais
covery OF the first robin
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
Nichols & Barney
Always lANr MllAr mlEl ADVERTISE
TO DRESS WELL

And it's some what Of a task. requires much care
in the selection Of your suit, its quality and the man.
ner Of its fitting and chiefly YOU should have
confidence in your Cother and his interest in your
good appearance.
II he is deserving Of that confidence he will endeav-
Ior TO give you garments that are properly styled and
QUALIFIED highest for the money that you pay
Our range OF suits is broad $3.50 and all the
prices in between up to $50 Strongest Of all are our
lines for Sl2, SIS and Sl8 We have crowded in
values worth 81 and So more
We feature Kuppenheimer models for our
best garments.
We stand back of every saIe..-Your money S worth
or your money back
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09

Miss Martha Harvey returned
to her home in Bennington recently
after spending a few days at the
home of Edward Keough.
There was a surprise party on
Thursday evening at the home Of
Mr.. Hayes in East Arlington for his
son A load from hero enjoyed the
party and drive
Misses Margaret and stasia Ke-
ough OF Bennington, who have been
visiting their parents, spent day
recently with Miss Nellie Sims Of
East Arlington.
The notice Of the Grand Chap
ter, o +. s., has been sent out to
the subordinate chapters, announc-
ing the meeting to be held In Mont
pelier this year, June g-S. All mem.
bers are cordially invited
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
Hard's DRUG Store,

The following officers were elected
senior Warden. ]. li Mhipple. Jun.
Tor Warden. W II shaw Treasnr
er G y Rowe. Clerk. y. l.. Wy.
man. vcstry. Il Bates. W II Rob
erts. c Hcinel. W n. shaw. I
u nench, G 4 Young. l. Dench
Deiben y seymour VIII presen
a peerless entertainment la Union
Opera House next Tuesday evening
May IAN. under auspices Of the
Sous ~ Veterans and Ladies Auxi
llary This win be as good. II not
better than any MIR Seymour has
presented here yet. and he has beer
cnterprising enough 10 secure sill
yered screen. the first of its kind d
be- seen IN this part Of the state
Il Is Mr. seymour's ambition e
make bis entertainments second e
none and Judging from his recent
ones he can certainly make good
The program this time viii be vel
balanced with western, comedy
drama and educational subjects
Prices as usual viii be Is and csc
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
DIG
Den

That famous inrad Il al '. 10 mus
rise aad aors On hn,c a big open.
frank iscr a sweri bot nsisiani tone
which compels BAT don msddea. $3.50
Same price q cfyNhcrr
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
Csc.

Bps guaranteed clock--The
American We ran seH them
cheap because thcy don't come
back
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
SOUTH DORSET.

win Tully is visiting relatives
In Rutland
John Burns spent Sunday with
friends in East Dorset.
Frederick Williams OF Manches
ter Is visiting friends IN town
James Malone was recent Wis.
tor IN Manchester.
Joseph Mcbride. Jr., has gone
70 Bennington where he has pos
ltion.
Mrs r Malone Is visiting her
mother Mrs Mcbride. in Manches-
ter.
John Mcbride Of Dandy spent
Sunday at his sisters, Mrs. W. f.
fully.
a great many from here attend
I'd the Henry Family attractions
AZ Dorset last week.
Miss Esther Niles has been the
guest OF her aunt, Mrs Fred stan
aard. for few dhys in Manchester
Center
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
WEST ARLINGTON.

Jerome Hill Of Sunderland was
IN town Sunday
ID. b. Harrington spent sunda
In South Arlington.
The Foster children are quaran-
tined for chicken-pox.
Miss Florence Wyman Of sun
derIand Is at A. c. Warehouses;.
George Curtis, who was threat
ened with pneumonia. is improving.
Miss Nellie Poor Of Cambridge.
n r.. spent a few days with her
parents recently.
F H Farnham has sold his
place to Frank Sharkey who has
taken possession.
Miss Bessie Haskin II East
Arlington spent Sunday at her
home here
Il. T Eaton and wife have re-
turned from Florida whore they
have been spending the winter
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09

Mrs Fayete Farmm has re-
turned home from Southboro. Mass
Fred o Bourn has sold hii
driving marc TO Rev Mr.. Bruce Of
Peru
Mr. and Mrs VIII Hawkins
Brattleboro called at Chas. Cross
mans last week
II wonder If my ncighbors have
noticed how Few spring birds there
are around our premises this season
Herbert King, Jr., is quite sue
cessful with his incubator. Tho last
clutch 50 chicks Matched from 81
eggs set IN the incubator
Our old nelghbor veteran / o
Wade in East Manchester, who has
been rather under the weather fof
some time, is somewhat better
Mrs Jack Raymond of Eas,
Dorset with her daughter Miss Eva
were IN this village Thursday call.
ing on her sister. Mrs Willard Cook
and other friends
A man who would steal an in
cubator full of chickens should be
classed In the same category with
the fellow that ran away with an
other mans wife, both should be in
states prison
~ understand Richard Elmer has
rented Byron Hebert's house and tin
shop. suppose that means he is
TO succeed Mr.. Hebert in the plumb.
Ing business as Mr.. Hebert is In
poor health and unable TO carry on
the job
Joseph Famum, who succeeds
his father, Wallace Farnmu, as ten
ant and proprietor of the old Aaron
Byard farm IN Peru, was i'm our viii
lage Saturday vow it doesn't
seem as II Joseph was old enough
10 have a wife and three babies. as
think Of Mary Simonds a little
maid in short dresses
In spite of all the talk and
gas" about reducing the high cost
OF living, 1t is quite probable that
food stuffs will be full as costly for
some time as at present. so il will
be well for all of us who are so for
tunate as to have title to a little
strip OF mother earth to do our best
70 coax her into being generous
with us this season ! imagine
nice fat pig few barrels each OF
apples and potatoes. a goodly supply
Of garden truck. plenty Of dry wood
IN the shed, this last will not com
amiss even II the coal strike is set
tied favorably. a Jersey COW in the
stable. a dozen or so nice white
Leghorn pullets. safe nag for the
guide wife to drive TO the sleigh and
all the family in health All. wha,
more do We needabout Thanksgiy-
Ing time.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
Artificial Teeth

Not merely false teeth but the
kind that look natural and I'll
perfectly. Guaranteed in every
respect. Your bad teeth can be
extracted absolutely without pain
OF unpleasant after effects By our
new process No charge for ex.
tracing tshen plates are ordered
DR.. FarnSWOrth,
Rutland, VI.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
This Week Only at
L0UKES STORE
ARLINGTON.

"a r. Slader, the Rutland Optic
metrist will be In town soon, See adj
Miss Billings is having hen
house painted; as Is also e. NJ Lath
rop.
Mrs. T.. c. Woodwork has re
turned from her visit in Bennington
and Albany
Miss Pauline Webb of East
Arlington spent Thursday with Mrs
II. D LaBatt.
Mrs. Muller of Rutland spent
Sunday recently with her sister
Mrs. w. j. Curtis
Mr. and Mrs Ira Garfield have
arrived from Rutland and are busy
settling In their new home here
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
MANCHESTER CENTER.

Mrs. Earle S Marsh ia shut in
FI,h the mumps.
/ Mrs Alvin Waters, who has
been IN Pawiet, has returned
Regular meeting Of Skinner w
ia c Friday at 23o p m.
rhe Service Club meets with
AIRS Narsden Friday afternoon
Rev and Mrs w. II Bamford
and daughter We're in bennington
.ecently
Mrs Josephine ProYan, who has
been out Of town during the win
ter has returned
Henry Bond viii speak at the
REGULAR morning service at the Bap-
tlsi chvrch Sunday
The Henry Family viii give an
entertainment in Union Opera House
every evening this week
The ladies Of the Baptist church
viii Lave a food sale at the yestry
Saturday afternoon
Mrs. James Adair Of WalIing.
tUrd Is visiting her aunt, Mrs, Sarah
II Bowen,
Hon. Frank c Archibald has
heca engaged as speaker Memorial
DAY Is the veterans Of |all.ugford,
Bargains IN shoes Al the Black.
mcr compauys FOR one week. See
advertisement IN another column
II is reported that Wm S.
neaitie has purchased the Manley
farm. SO called. owned by the late
] L. Gooding
Carl kohler. aho has been
working 10 Hoosick Falls during the
winter has returned and N working
for Charles s. Robinson.
Tho property IN this village
owned By Mlsss Mary Mylott at the
time q her death. and recently oc-
cup.ed BY Andrew Mylo,i, mas been
sold TO Irving II connor
Mrs u @ cochraue. Who has
been spending the winter IN New
iofk and lioosick Fails. came up
Tuesday 70 open her honse and &c,
ready for summer.
Remember the mass meetings
ca Sunday next at 750 p ~. For
satn and hoss IN he Baptist church
ana or women ana girls at The
Methodist church Everybody d IN.
siied.
Tao past winter was rather
severe cd the new concrete sater
irossh near the bridge 10 this vi
lAge cracking II 10 that the water
rans Ca IS fast as !, runs Ia
lliiie semen, rightly applied might
stop the Leak MS worth trying
anyway.
AZ the annual yestry meeting Of
zloH church held Monday evening
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
The TOGGERY Shop.

iIArp Toaslcy Who hs.
bocn la orwell Tor the patt few
days. returned TUESDAY afternoon &C
oompaaied b. Gus Cooke who ~ill
spend a sbort time ID Manchester as
81 Tovsleys guest Guys many
trenda in tie village and seminary
alii be glsd 70 learn q bis eont'n.
aed gain 10 health
a D. Cooper president Of the
bennington County improvement A.
ISOLATION. seleciman Frank " Craw-
ford. speaker Frank + Howe all Of
Bennington. y n winslow the gov
ernmont engineer aud y r Bates
~ Pownal. county road commission
81 were in Manchester Thursday IN
Mr Coopers machine looking over
tho roads between here and BenninF
ten.
The village trustees met for
their regular monthly meeting on
Tuesday evening last Routine busi-
ness aas transacted Three new
lights were authorized to be put IN,
one near c l. Randall's one oppo-
site Jas /. Taylor's and one down
the hill from Lone Pine" toward
Or Edson's II was decided TO put
a 60 candle power light at the en
trance Of the Ekwanok Country
club grounds instead Of the present
light there
Adyices from New London. Ct.
are 10 the effect that DR. z o.
Winship OF that city. we'll known IN
Manchester and Dandy has recent
Is purchased Daisy Crest, the
beautiful home 81 Mrs Cuthbert
Harrison slocomb. and is going TO
have II Immediately changed for
bis own occupancy Eventually Or.
wlnshlp proposes to use his pur-
chase as sanitarlum. but for the
present he viii occupy II Tor his
anily home
On Monday morning the Rutland
railroad commenced the running OF
The early morning train south John
stockwell also commenced his lab
ors for ". ] Crawford the same
day starting IN with the early morn
ing mail John has been driving
the depot stage for Crawford for
about 80 years and Is one of the
best known men In Manchester.
Faithful alike To the interests OF
his employer and the public he is
always "on his job" aud is always
cheerful regardless OF wind or
weather. The editor Of the Journal
drove for Mr. Crawford the summer
and fall OF 1852 and when he com
pleted his labors Mr. Stockwell took
his place and has been at II ever
since. He Is getting a little stiff In
the knees and he cannot jump IN
and ont OF the wagon as lively as he
could 30 years ago but bis voice is
JUS as CHEEKY as OF old May he
continue for many years TO come to
be at the station 10 welcome guests
as they come 10 Manchester
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
LOOK!

Ladies 25c Gauze Vests l0c.
Ladies Mems and Children's 25c
Hose l0c.
| ID. package best Venus Violet
scented Talcum Powder Csc.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
Dress Goods.

A lsfger and better assortment
thsn ever due tbs week Quality
wsi- then D moderate price.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
MANCHESTER DEPOT.

Mrs Fayeite Farnum has re
turned home from Southboro, Mass
Fred o Bourn has sold his
driving mare 10 Rev Mr. Bruce Of
Peru
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09

The Merry Maidens' Club will
give an old fashioned dance II
School Hall. Saturday evening, May
II. Refreshments viii be served.
Admission rs cents each, and music
furnished by the "Wide-awake" Or
chestra.
We are very sorry that all our
boys have not embraced the oppor-
tunity offered by the Corn Growing
Contest. II seems not too much
to expect of even the younger boys,
who we are sure could accomplish
the small amount OF work demanded
or the garden entries
EAST DORSET.
II a BiopiIy Is "
Miss Malel Trophy was a week
END guest in town.
Mrs. Jane Ames is at her home
here for a hort say
MIR. aud Mrs John Hayes &c
Bcnnirsior spent SUNDAY in town
Miss Anna Roberts spent few
days last week with relatives in
Troy.
Miss Mary Clark was a week
end guest Of her parents in Rut-
land
Edwin Shuttleworth of New
York city was in town on business
this week.
Misses Helen and Lou Wall
spent Sunday with friends in North
Adams Mass.
Mrs James Beebe and Mrs. A,
j. Loveland have gone to Long Is
land to visit their sister
- Miss Libby Perry OF Greenwich,
n. j., spent Sunday with her parent
Mr.. and Mrs Wesley Perry.
DR.. Emily Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs
Perry Fairfield and children OF
Hanover. n. H., are guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. g. F Griffith
u r. FLYNN. who has been
with his pa ents here for a short
time. has sol to Hampton. ~ H..
to resume his duties with the n Il
7. & T. Co
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1912-05-09
Freshen Up!

The ncw hnc II srrgS rrcions
snd dmii,cs iusi received ',ill add
mech lDlhc ai,rara cness a your
hanc l2c 10 G0c . yard.