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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-29
GRANDMOTHERs
USED SAGE TEA
To Darken the Hair and Re-
store Gray and Faded Hair
TO It's Natural Color. n

It il easier 10 preserve ne color Of
the hair than to restore il, although It
is possible 10 DO both. Our grand
mothers understood the secret They
male .sage tea. - and their dark,
glossy hair long after middle life was
due to this fact. Our mothers have gray
hairs before they are fifty, but they are
beginning to appreciate the wisdom Of
our grandm0thers in using sage tea
for their heir and are fast following suit
The present generation has the advan-
tage of the past IN that il can get a
reaiy-to-use preparation called Wyeth =
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. As .
scalp tonic and color FestOrer this prep
arasion IS vastly superior to the ordinary
sage tea made by our grandmothers.
The growth and beauty Of the han
depends on a healthy condition Of the
SCALP. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hait
Remedy quickly kills the dandr1if germs
which rob the hair Of its lie, color aao
histre. makes the scalp clean anc
gives the hair strength, color
and beauty. and makes II grow.
Gets 80 cent bottle from your druggist
today. He will give your money back
II YOU are not satisfied after fair trial.
JWL DRUG STORE,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-29

Washington. H. c.. Nov. 29-The
great rush for government jobs under
the Wilson administration has begun.
Democrats from four corners Of the
United States and even from abroad
are already starting their run
toward the pie counter, which has
been closed tight against them for
sixteen year. Before the STAN
pede is over the country viii have
witnessed scenes that made Cleve-
lands administration memorable, the
office seekers. especially from the
Sonth. crowding the cheap loardina
houses in The national capital, be
seiging the White House and congress
some of them flat broke and living
from hand 10 mouth, and many OF
them in the end turning their faces
toward home under the firm impress
sion that the whole world, and par
ticularly President Wilson, is heart
less and unworthy Of true Democratic
support
Grover Cleveland for weeks ana
months had to face this hungry
ofrseeSeeAing horde 1t made bis life
miserable and Mr. Wilson's friends
are already acknowledging that al
the very best he has most trying
experience ahead Of him.
II is difficult to give an accurate
statement OF the exact money value
in salaries that will be at the dis
position Of President Wilson after
March 4 next but it has been esti-
mated generally BY several compe
tent authorities that the total VIII
not fall far short Of $30,000000 a
year If President Wilson should
WELD 10 the demands that VIII sure
Iy be made upon him for the revoca-
tion OF the executive order putting
the fourth class postmasters under
the civil or classified service this
immense sum viii be increased.
4 Job for Mr.. Wilson.
When the army OF Democratic OF
ficeseekers swoop down upon this
rich field, so long forbidden TO them,
president Wilson VIII have a mighty
hard time in keeping his face set
toward civil service reform and re-
tanning the ground that has already
been gained BY the TAFT and other
administrations
Although the presidentelect has
made no authoritative announcement
on this subject. his friends Ia Wash
jngton are certain tnat he VIII
make sincere effort 70 maintain
the principles Of his great reform
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-29
S3O,OOO,OOO In Federal
Jobs to Be ADdrded

Whether he vii. ae strong enough
to withstand the abuse that VIII be
heaped upon him By disappointed
patronage seekers and the pressure
that necessarily viii he brought by
members OF congress is something
that only The developments OF he
next year or more can unfold Gr0v-
er cleveland was forced a, times
to yield to the importunities of dem
ocratic leaders. and Governor VII
sons experience ii he has ambitions
for another term VIII he the same
The richest haul Of federal patro
mage IS under the postoffiee depart
ment service an army Of more han
4oa 500 men aud women Or these
more than 10000 are protected BY
The civil service. some by law and
some by executive order OF the re-
manning 100000 or SO only lo.5S2 are
direct presidential apointees The
remainder are appointed by the heads
OF departments. bnt VIII of course
81 subject TO removal by the incom-
ine administration X IS the salaries
Of these la0oQo office holders thzt
amount 10 about $3o0ooooo
OF the 1852 direct presidential
appointments esfs must be con,
ir1ned hy tie senate.
IN addition to this large army
Of 1rfae holders and government
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
QUECHEE.
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PLANS

VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT PLANS
A meeting of the committees
which were appointed by the Grange
and the Woodmen, to take up the
work of Village improvement
Society for Quechee, was held at the
home of Mrs. Scott Tinkham, Sat-
urday evening. While a number of
public spirited ones lbave already
signified their willingness to care for
certain grass plots, and to assist the
good work of removing show bills
and advertisements from conspicu-
ous places, yet some financial hack
ing is necessary, and in order to
secure this and to place the move
ment on a firm foundation, it is
planned to have a g Red Tag Day"
on Saturday, June ~. A thorough
canvass of the village will be made,-
and it is hoped that every man,
woman and child will be willing to
contribute little toward the good.
cause. 1t is work that will be of
benefit to every resident here, and if
enough interest is manifested it is
planned to have7a permanent organ
ization. Financial assistance alone
is not enough. What is absolutely
necessary, is the PERSONAL interest
and cooperation Of all. Remember
the date, Saturday, June ~, and
have your change ready to secure at
least one red tag to wear during the
day, and more il possible.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
III. P. CLARK

the guest Of his brother, F. L.
Goodnough.
MIR. johnson, veterinary-surgeon,
Of South Pomfret, came to see w. ID.
Lewis sick COW Monday.
Mrs. Bert Challies, who has been
caring for F.. L.. Goodnough, re-
turned to Woodstock Monday.
Charles Hill returned from Castle
ton Tuesday.
Robert Pearsons Of Ludlow was
at G. E. Pearsons' the last of the
week.
Rev. j.. G. Cainahan held service
at the schoolhouse Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Hill were in
Ludlow Tuesday.
Mrs. Lucy Pinney is with her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Tarbell, at
Frog City.
Several relatives Of Mrs. James
West attended her funeral on
Bridgewater hill Tuesday.
A few couple attended the dance
at Bridgewater Corners Tuesday
night. Z
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
Off for Washington.

The graduating class of the High
school. numbering %, started for
Washington. D. G.. Friday morning
at 10 so, and will be absent week
Principal q v. Perkins is in charge
OF the party and Miss Lou e Porter
is chaperone. Mrs. Laura Washburn
and Miss Washburn will accompany
the party as far az New York city
The party goes to Greenfield. to
Troy, N. ". and down the Hudson
Friday night. reaching New York
this Saturday morning. They ex-
pect to spend four days in Washing
ton
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
WEST HARTFORD.

Miss Florence is spending few
days with Miss Maud Bugbee.
S. NJ. Snow returned from his
"trip to Burlington and Richford
Tuesday.
Guy Bemis' Popular Show will be
|in Munsell hall Tuesday evening,
June rs. A dance after the show.
The many friends of Mrs. Flora
l'rockway, who went to the hospital
|at Hanover for AN operation last
Monday, are pleased to learn that it
Sas very successful and that she is
gaining as well as could be expected.
Mrs. F. Y. Snow and Mrs. James
Noonan were recent guests of Mrs.
Abbie Hazen.
+ S. NJ. Snow visited DR.. and Mrs.
lerrick in Richford last week.
Miss Elizabeth Munsell spent last
week with friends in White River
junction.
n Mr., Sherlock spent Sunday ut his
home in South Royalton.
Mrs. Charles Woodbury. and little
.Rirl have been visiting at r. G.
Nlunselps.
4 josephine Henderson visited at
~. NJ. Hunts last week.
N Albert Woodbury. has sold his
Harm TO MIR. Mcleod of Norwich,
who has taken possession.
Mrs. Edwin and Miss Laura Iiazen
entertained the Ladies' Aid at their
home in Jericho Thur sday afternoon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
WINDSOR COUNTY
PLAY FESTIVAL

On the Fair Grounds Today
Many Entries and Much In
terest in the Various Events
Trap Shooting Contest and
Other Features .of an Enter
tanning Program.
Windsor county has but one play
festival and athletic meet, under the
auspices OF the county Y. M G. A..
committee. this year, and this takes
place today on the fair grounds here.
There is more interest in il than
ever, more entries and more enthu-
siasm, and everything points to a
successful day. The reliable Old
Farmers Almanac says, some bright
sunny days about this time.
The play festival is under the
direction2of County Secretary A. O.
HurCf.
]. s. Tanning Of New York, pro-
fessional trap shooter and crack
shot. win have charge Of the trap
shooting and will give an exhibit
ton.
@. Fl. HiRbee of New York, a we'll
known artist aud u fly casting ex-
pert. will supervise the fy casting
contests and will also give an exhibit
ton. e
MORNING PROGRAM
The morning program includes
these features: a
Games for the little folks.
Games and contests for boys and
girls. 81
Girls volley bali contest; five
High school teams entered.
Flight of aeroplane models.
Trap shooters county tournament;
Woodstock Gun club vs.. Springfield
Gun club.
Fly and bait casting contest.
At IL o'clock. school picnic.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
Festival features as.3-
Springfield Camp Fire Girls in
folk dances, "
The Woodstock schools will give
children's fete. The, Highs school
orchestra will play, and dfih. under
the direction Of Mas Rachel NJ,
French. will be given: bg the very.
E-r...i ss-at- lasasfrs@, -
small children. - :. 80,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
NORTH PoMFRET

Miss Jane Smith of Boston is at
j. A. Burbank's. ~
Mr., A. K. Heath Of New York was
in town last week looking for cows.
Miss Clara Hoyt is visiting at Mr.
F. E Lamberton's.
Mrs Myra Vaughan, who has been
spending few days with her sister,
Mrs Harrington returned to Wood
stock Thursday.
Mrs. p. w. Strong went to North
field, Mass, Wednesday, to be,pres-
emit at the graduation of her daugh-
ter Constance ~ ,a...,I.
The frost last week did consider
able damage to garden truck, etc.
Among other things freezing afield
of nice potatoes belonging TO Mr.. A.
e. Sherburne.s s.A
Mrs. A.E Sherburne and children
visited her sister in Randolph re-
Gently.
Miss Josephine Dana returned
from her work in Bethel Monday and
goes Thursday to visit friends in
Boston and vicinity and attend COM
mencement at Wellesley.
Mrs. Alofty Jennings is improving
in health.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
Second District Appointment.

The Republican convention of the
second district has been called to be
held in White River junction at
] 80 o'clock in the afternoon Of June
&c.
The committee has made the ap
portionm-nt of delegates on the basis
Of the vote for governor in 1908,
while the state committee figured on
the basis Of the vote cast in 1910.
This win make difference in the
number OF delegates in many towns
to the two conventions. This lie par
ticularIy true in the larger towns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
WOODSTOCK NOTES

Ernest N. Smith, who leH Wood
stock thirteen years ago and has
since been in Montana and Wyo-
ming. is passing a week. or two here
and will attend class reunion at
Dartmouth next week. He went
west on account OF his health. much
impaired by the Cuban campaign
rations in 1898, and has since been
en- plaged in farming and sheep
raising. He is now the head of the
L. N. Smith company, Of rKaycee,
Wyo, which annually winters about
5000 head of sheep 4.
Mrs. e. X. Wright and two chill
dren and Miss Susie M Montague
went Tuesday to Worcester and
Millbury, Mass. to attend the Mon
tague- rmsby wedding. on Wednes-
day. Mrs. g. r Montague is now
in Worcester Miss Montague re-
turned home Thursday.
Mrs. George r WinsIow gave a
tea last Saturday afternoon for Miss
Adams, who is leaving Woodstock
after four years OF service as a mem
Der of the High school faculty.
There were many guests and the
rooms were PRETTY decorated with
pink and white flowers, the occasion
'b,ine one Of the pleasant events Of
the season. Tea and coffee were
poured by Mrs. II p. Clark and
Mrs. w. II. Moore and refreshments
were served by Misses Aitken, SWEET,
Vaughanand Boyce, Miss Oxley and
Miss Blowneil also assisting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Higginson
Williams have sent out invitations
to the marriage of their daughter,
Miss Elizabeth Williams, to Mr.. Sey-
mour Ballard. at ST. James church,
Woodstock. on Saturday, June 90,
at IL o'clock.
An irem in the Boston papers
says that IA. Finn of Woodstock, ("
meaning doubtless Eddie Finn.
who was formerly employed at the
Inn. Is one of four fortunate bell
boys who are to divide $1,000 left to
them by Mrs. Hannah Dwight
Greene of Albany, N. r., who died
recently in Springfield, Mass. She
spent several winters at the Inn.
The other beneficiaries are Edwin
J. Greenwood, riding instructor
here season or two ago, and Frank
Doregan, OF Littleton, N, H., and
George Hederburg of Boston.
MIR. and Mrs. Simeon Baldwin Of
New York are occupying A. L.
Powers house ON South Street this
season.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
SOUTH PoMFRET
PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTES

The summer meeting of the
Humane Society of Pomfret, Walter
E. Perkins, president, is to be held
at Pomfret Center, on June II.
This society, June Is, numbers
2o3 members.
Home life, home interests, home
friendships, home joys, will be
pronounced feature of the day.
ABBA DoToN CHAMBERLrN,
Librarian.
Mrs. ]. B. Gibson. was taken to
Hanover hospital Thursday tor an
operation. tTfss
William A. Turner and Miss
Nellie Atwood of Worcester, Mass,
were callers at B. E. Howland's this
week, they making a business@trip
to the formers summer home in
Prosper for tew days.
A BIG BIRTHDAY PARTY.
The presence Of seven children
and r9 of his 20 grandchildren made
the 7Ist birthday Of Elba Jillson on
Sunday, June g, an event of unusual
interest. Besides these, there we've
eight great-grandchildren at this
family reunion, and the table was
. .
set three times before the whole
party had dined. A group picture
was taken Of Mr.. Jillson and his
great-grandchildren.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15

attended this week the graduation
of their daughter, Miss Elizabeth
Billings, from Milton Academy, at
Milton, Mass.
Miss Rachel M. French is at home
from New Haven, Conn, for the
summer.
B. l.. Pinney joined his family
here this week. They go to the
Crawford House the last of this
month.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
w. H. S. COMMENCEMENT

Commencement week Of w. n. 8.
began Sunday evening with the bac-
..'laureate sermon, preached by Rev.
Benjamin Swift, 1T Music hall. a
large audience attending. On the
stage were the faculty, members Of
the senior class, the clergymen Of all
the local churches and choir OF
twelve voices. The program was
announced by Rev. II. l. Garfield.
A voluntary by Miss Harvey was
followed by the Doxology by the
choir and people; Invocation by Rev.
e. II. Phillips anthem, by the choir;
scripture reading, by Rev. r. Le-
Blanc Lynch; prayer, by Rev. F. I.
Clark solo, by Mrs. Swift; anthem,
by the choir, and benediction.
Rev. Mr.. Swift took for his text,
/ pray Thee open his eyes that he
may see," and he asked for amphfied
vision for the young people in these
four particulars: First. with respect
to the opportunities that had been
afforded them the past year, and to
the obligations they carried. Sec
ondly, as to.the possibility OF larger
things for them in the future.
80 III " n
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
Posr-oFFlcE NOTICE

Mail trains arrive s.O7 u. M. 2.2s p. M,
Kali trains leave 1850 "a. ~. $40 p. M,
md $40 p. IN. ,,A
Bridgewnter Rutland and Ludlow stages.
eaye 8. 40 u. IN. and 800 p. m.
south Woodstock. 800 p. m.
lrnard and Bethel, 5.45 u. m.
Rural Tree delivery routes leave ~ BIO
!. N.
MAILS CLOSE-For early stages $50
m. Later mails, 10. % n. M, 500 p. IN.
Office nours--o.3o u. m. TO $50 p. m
Sunday-I2 To p. IN.
SUNDAY mail closes 1920 "a. m.
FREDERICK CHAPMAN. +. M.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
WEST BRIDCEWATER.

MIR. and Mrs. Guy WEIGH were in
North Shrewsbury Saturday.
w. A. Spaulding of Bridgewater
Corners ard w. r. Spaulding of
Plymouth were Sunday callers at
H. H. Spaulding's.
Wallace Greenough of Brandon is
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15

/ Wallace Batchelder OF Bethel,
who is in Chicago in the Roose-
Welt interests, wired friend here
on Friday that ave have held up
the Taft steam roller, temporarily
at least
| j. Park Goddard, of the American
Express CO. local Office, has been
taking vacation of few days.
Mrs. III. NJ. Stevens is passing q
week with her parents in Detroit,
Mich. $50
The school at West Woodstock
closed May 20. Whole number of
pupils IA. average attendance 1876.
Those having no absent marks dur
ing the term were Lucy and Lucille
Atwood, Dorothy and Margaret Free
man, Marie Thompson, Clifton How
ard and Thomas Rutherford. Alb
sent one day or less, Dorothy Cand-
lish and Bernice Briggs. Dorothy
and Margaret Freeman have been
neither absent nor tardy during the
year. te
Christine E. johnson, teacher.
Secretary A. @. Hurd of the Wind
Esdr codntyTY. : M. G. A committee
was one of the speakers or rural
recreation at the Recreation Con
gress. held at Cleveland, Ohio, June
5 to 8.
Wednesday evening someone mail
ed a letter with no name signed, en-
closing a dollar, to FL. e Perkins,
treasurer of the Improvement society.
He will be glad to know the person
80 as to give proper credit s
AT the annual meeting of the
Ottauqnechee Chapter, d. A. R.. the
following officers for the year were
elected: Regent. Mrs. Mary jackson;
vice regent, Mrs. Maude Spear; reg
istrar, Miss e. A. Hapgood; secre-
tary, Mrs May Winslow; treasurer,
Miss Grace Marble; historian, Mrs
Julia Slack; local board of manage
ment appointed by the regent, Mrs.
Ruth Wright, Mrs Lula Watkins,
Mrs. Clara Reed; the program COM
mittee. Mrs. Bernice Kelly, Mrs.
Helen Saul. Mrs. Eta Wardwell.
/ An illustrated lecture will be given
at the Gem by the Rev. j. A. Lynch
of Pittsford. VI. ON Thursday even
ing, january l8- Subject, Christian
Art of the Period Of the Renaissance.
Music, orchestral and vocal, by local
talent.
The Age is requested to print the
following:
| AT meeting called by Village
Fire Department, June 4th, a petit
ton was signed by "a members of
the department.. many being absent,
appealing to the committee APP
pointed At the special village meet
ing, u February ixth' 70 carry oot their heir
n.I.ase a saa;al o'ue,n ,,,,;a t sra
alarm whistle I" for Village at once
TLa san;or class w RI 8 made
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-06-15
WOODSTOCK NEWS
TOURISTS
TN WOODSTOCK
Trade Extension Party from the
Hub Chamber of Commerce
Stop Here Thursday Night.


Sixty or more members of the
Boston Chamber of Commerce, in
Ia motor cars, reached Woodstock
about z o'clock Thursday evening
on their trade extension trip OF 600
miles through Vermont and New
Hampshire The party left Boston
last Saturday, and reach home today,
The route including Springfield,
Mass. BrattIeboro, Bellows Falls,
Rutland, Burlington. Montpelier,
Barre, Woodstock, White River
Junction. Claremont, N. H.; Concord,
and Manchester. N. H., making fire.
quent stops between these points.
The party was royalty entertained
in the various. towns and cities by
boards of trade and other organiza-
tions; there have been no accidents,
and the members reached here in
fine health and hungry, and have
lost nothing but sleep in their tri-
umphant progress.
The motorists were entertained at
Maplewood farm, @. G. McCausland
being one of The party, ON the way
here The Boston people liked the
prize Guernseys, poked the CRITTERS"
in the ribs expertly, and stated very
openly that Mr.. McCausland had a
mighty fine lot OF stock ON his fam
GUS old farm.
F. d Stidham, manager of the
Touring Club of Americas eastern
department is plotting the party.
He made all the arrangements for
the weeks run, and has scattered
some hundreds of pounds of paper
trimmings as guide for the ma
chimes behind him Walter M.
Lowney, of chocolate fame, is chair
man and pacemaker
Mr.. Stidham has been in Wood
stock before. coming as an official
of the Glidden Tour of 1908.
Speaking of Thursdays run from
Burlington, Mr.. Stdham said the
Vermont roads were the finest he
ever travelled, barring no section Of
the country, and he has motored
everywhere especial m aifphasiz..
ing the improvements made in the
highways in the past four years
The tourists reached the Inn about
Z o'clock, rolling into town with
much footing, flying banners and
dust, dinner being served them at
8 o'clock, at which they we're joined
by few local business and profess
sional men. The evening was a
social but quiet one for thetravelers,
who have been through strenuous
week Of receptions and banquets,
and thew seemed satisfied and pleased
with their entertainment; most of
them tried the scales of the Inn Office
and found they were all on the gain
and going strong.
On the registers of the hotels
along the route are the names of j
s Hathaway and William Whitecar
Goat" Mr.. Hathaway is the New
England representative OF the White
Manufacturing company and Will
lam" is nearly full grown Angora
goat, who joined the party some
where in New Hampshire. He takes
matters as calmly as an old traveller
and seems TO like his job as mascot
OF tile trade-extention trippers.
The Boston men left Friday morn
ing at $50, going from here to
ClaremoRt, Concord, and Manchester,
where they stop over night, and will
reach Boston tonight, jogging along
easily ON the final days run.