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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
ADVICE TO HoYs ANp GIRLS

Save your pennies and send them
to the Hyde Park Savings Bank.
That Bank receives either pennies,
dimes or dollars.
!, Why
Because it wishes to encourage
the children to be frugal and to have
a little bank account of their own,
even though the initial deposit is the
smallest possible sum.
Children who commence an
account on penny, nickel. or a
dime,i often grow into capitalists
later on.
The way to become a capitalist is
to commence now to save the
pennies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
THE COUNTY FAIR.
Sept. 10, III, IL.
NOTES.

One of Woodstock's well-known
and regular summer visitors offers a
purse Of $1,000 to be, competed for
at the Windsor County fair, for the
best gentlemen's driving horse, mare
or gel,ling. bred and owned in
Windsor county, four years old or
more, standing ISL or over, to be
shown in the harness Must be
sound, with good all-afound action.
Speed not to count Entries to be
posted. TO be shown just before
the races, when there is a good
crowd.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
DR.. Benton Chosen.

DR.. Guy Potter Benton, president
Of the University of Vermont. has
been elected chairman Of the state
library commission to succeed M. M.
Wilson Of Randolph, resigned.
DR.. Benton is graduate of Baker
University, a Methodist clergyman,
lecturer. author and educator with
wide experience in educational and
social work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
BRIDGEWATER CORNERS

MIR. and Mrs. Alfred Vaughan
were in Randolph day or two last
week.
Warren Lewis has moved into
the blacksmith shop tenement.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Perkins
were recent guests of Mrs. Louise
Cleveland. [,
Edward Shattuck is student at
the Woodstock High School.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
Getting There First.

Ladd-There's your old friend De
Broke coming across the street.
Dadd-Ehl That's right. oh. yes,
he sees me. I'll run ahead and meet
him. want to borrow a dollar. Back
in moment.
He hurries forward and greets the
coming man. Presently he returns.
Ladd-Why should you ask De
Broke for a dollar?
Dadd--Beoause knew he was go
ing to ask me for ten.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
chicago women,s Feet Beautiful.

Chicago. The women OF Chicago
have been exonerated and indicated.
Chiropodists from all over the coun-
try In session there and noted ex-
pert stated that Chicago women have
the most beautiful feet and ankles. He
said It was an outrage the way New
York and the world libels the feet Of
the Windy City's fair residents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
WOODSTOCK NEWS
BARNARD'S OLD FORT

The author of "Old Times in
Barnard, in the Randolph Herald
writes an interesting account ol
Fort Defiance, the stockade erected
in the autumn Of 1880 for the pro-
lection of the people Of Barnard and
the settlements down the White
river. He also adds patriotic plea
that the site of the old stockade be
designated by a monument, or bet
ter still, a boulder, with suitable
inscription.
The Indians of Canada, inspired
if not led by British officers, tried to
surreptitiously capture the mau who
had slain, as sharpshooter, Brit
ish officer earlier in the campaign.
1t was Iumored that the man was in
Stock bridge, but not finding him,
the Indians came over the mountain,
headed for the Winooski trails, upon
the Barnard settlement, where they
thought they might find or compel
the residents to tell where he was.
The first house in Locust Greek re-
gion they struck was that Of Prince
Haskell, where Barnard's aged and
honored citizen, Henry Putnam, now
resides. The Indians marched down
the Greek, found no one near the
Amos Bicknell house, but found
Thomas NJ. Wright at the present
Shippee place, and John Newton in
the field further below. Scion New
ton has thoughtfully placed an up
right stone ON the site where tradi-
ton says Newton was when the
Indians captured him, The Indians
hastily made for Bethel and thus
northward.
The burning of Royalton, Oct. l6,
1880, was similar piece of ven
geance. 1t may be said that neither
the Indians nor British ever caught
the man, Major Ben. Whitcomb,
though he was long under surveil-
lance.
Fort Defiance was a log stockade
erected around the semi-log house of
Amos Bicknell. The house stood III
the southwest corner of the stock ade.
and the site is now well covered by
the woodshet of the house recently
purchased by David Rhodes Of Nor
Iisville The present house was
erected by Henry Putnam about 1860,
when he bought the place, at which
time there were ruins of the old
Bick nell house, and when he built
the wall by the side of the small
creek, which serves as wall of the
barn, he found several of the original
stockade logs at the northwest cor
ner of tile stockade The log stock
ade came surely as far east as in the
present highway, The highway,
prior to the big food Of 1869, ran to
the east four or five rods farther
The bluff at the.north was then ex-
cavated and made into road, as is
easily noted today.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07

"A Belgian engineer is reported by
a Brussels paper to have constructed
an aircraft with revolving wings
which provides all the advantages of
natural flight.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
science in the <Itehen.

She--Here is woman who says the
only girl to marry is one who has
been taught domestic science.
He-What sort Of education 10 thatf
She-It's the sort that turns a kitch-
en- into an, experimental laboratory and
makes the garbage can retort Of
waste tissues and discarded caloric.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
: Literary PROGRESS.

''Do you think that friend Of ours
adds to his prestige by quoting the
nance Of great men Of the past?"
Undoubtedly. He raises his cam.
paign literature from the rank OF
current fiction to that of the historic
novel"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07

Shelf you could only have one
wish what would II be?
He--It would be that--that--oh, II
only dared to tell you. what II would
be!
She--Well, 60 on Why do you sup
pose brought up the wishing sub-
ject7
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
hanpered.

Now. my dear young LADY" said
the professor. You are going out
into the world. \ My advice to you is
this: Be yourself"
"rd like to. professor" was the un-
expected response. but my dress
maker won't let me-" v
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07

Mrs. Elizabeth Faunthorpe, wi
dow Of Titanic victim and herself
"a survivor, has sued the White Star
company in the federal court at
Philadelphia for $Io,ooo tor the loss
of her husband.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07

"The food barons are claiming cred
II for putting up the price OF food
stuffs as benefactors Of their kind"
"How do they do III"
''They say all experts are advising
the public In the summer to eat spar.
ingly."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
Confidential,

"say, what was that story about
Elvira?"
well. can you keep secretr
"SHre."
go can T."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07

Albert L. Benedict of South Roy
alton was severely injured about the
tace the other day by the bursting of
an emery wheel His glasses were
smashed in fine pieces and large
cash cut in his forehead.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
HIs Chief one.

"Are you foolish enough 70 think
you can drown your trohbles In
drtnk?"
''Of course not. My wife can swim. :"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
The Vote for Governor Since
1902.

The vote for governor in Vermont
during the past 10 years has been
as follows:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-07
NE4TTao MIZZ

pMV HR road dips down steep hill
just before you reach Indian
Creek and shuts from sight the
Am big stone house that cost $4,-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
NOTED SINGER RUN DOWN BY
 AUTOMOBILE

Umberto Sorrentino, the great Ital- ian tenor and -opera singer, who has many friends in Bridgeport, was run down by the auto of MT. Payne Whit ney, the New York millionaire, last Sunday afternoon
 Sorrentino had just returned to New York from a concert tour through New England ,and was about to cross the street when the .c1ubman's auto m Obile-which was proceeding at a moderate Speed--struck him in the back, dragging him a dozen feet or more before it could be stopped. Sor- rentino was hastily driven to the of fee of his physician, where it was found that he was badly 1acerated and bruised, but had sustained no inter nal or other serious injuries. His clothes were practically torn from his body, and he had altogether a very escape.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

London, Oct. 9.-Servia and Bulgaria have severed diplomatic relations with Turkey according to despatch re- ceived by the Exchange Telegraph Company from Paris, this afternoon. The Exchanges correspondent adds that "a state of war exists.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

be making forced marches toward Scutari, in Albania, to aid the Alban- ian rebels who are besieging Essed PaSfa there.
 The fight between Turks and Monte nigrins at Burana was still in pro gress when the last dispatches were received. At Kalavar the Turks re- pulsed the Montenegrins. King Mich olas, of Montenegro, is at the front in person but it is thought he will direct operations from the Montene- grin side, without actually crossing the line. His second son, who is with him, may join one of the invading forces.
 News is very meagre and much de tached owing to the censorship and inadequate means of communication.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
WiSSner WarerOOnlS Broad and State Streets
 Open Every Night

cratic candidates, the rally committee had meeting, and went over the matter of arranging rallies for the remainder of the campaign. Arrange
 ments were made for holding another big rally at Eagles hall on the 2Sth of this month, at which time Cover nor Baldwin, and the rest of the can didates upon the state ticket will be present, together with some other speaker of national imp portance. The local candidates will also be on the platform that evening. District ral- lies were also arranged for. From now there will be several rallies each week. The dates and places Of the various rallies will be announced later by the town chairman. All of the district chairnen were most en- thusiastic to the prospects of the Democratic ticket, but neverth e1ess decided that they would take their coats off and work with zeal and en- thus1asn. that good results may be given here in Bridgeport. From now on everything will be made to hum by the local Dem ocratfc party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
BARNUM AVENUE OUTING
 CLUES PLANS FOR SEASON

The Barnum Avenue Outing club will conduct an entertainment and dance at St. Joseph's hall Monday night. This was decided at a meeting of the club last night. The enter tainment will be contributed to by some of the best talent in the city. Misses Katherine Nevins. Grace Brown, Irene Havrilla, John MileF. Walter Locke, Henry Nolan, Hermaa Shelinski, Martin Sheehan, John Kane, Frank Smith, AIofs Havrills James Kearns and others. Jack Spei- dePs popular orchestra will furnish music for dancing.
 It is also planned by the club co have an auto-straw ride to Long HHi to hold a barn dance, a little later. This committee arranging for thfz cOmp priSeS Edward Corcoran, John Murphy. Charles Canning, John Miles, John ToOmey and Joseph Corcoran
 Farmer Want Ads. Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

A meeting of the Dem ocratic dis trict chairmen and of the rally com unittee of the executive board, was held at Democratic headquarters in the Sagaf building, last evening Town Chairman William w Bent outlined to the district chairmen his ideas for carrying on an aggressive campaign; and rallies were arranged for, and plans for getting out a. full vote on election day were gone over After a general discussion by the district chairnen as to the best ways of promoting the interests of the Demo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

Paris, Oct 9.-The Greek minister left Constantinople, today, according to a despatch received by French news agency. The Bulgarian and Servian ministers were expected to leave, this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
CHANGE IN TRAIN SERVICE.

Following the usual custom the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad has posted noticed discon- tinuing on October 18th d number Of local trains into New York in the morning and return trains in the afternoon. In order to provide a suf- ficient service some of the express trains will make local stops and those contem plating a rail trip should con suit these notices or make inquiries of ticket agents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

Farmer Want Ads. I Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
DIRECT MAID WINS
 AT DANBURY FAIR
Victor in 2:17 Pace fin Three Straight
 Heats.

Danbury. Oct. 8.-There were about 5000 paid admissions at the opening of the Danbury fair yesterday The racing was the principal attraction The following were the results:
 2:17 pace. $4O0 purse, won by Direct Maid (Mortel) in three straight heats: Soprano (Cfrand View Stock Farm) se- time. 2:i8z, 2:16M. 2:1445. z. '' ''''i N'
 2:27 trot, purse S400, won by Equitose (Crozier) in three straight heats; Lucy Patchen (Copelandl second; Ora (Butler) third; time, 2:22A. 2:23A, 2:24A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
JARVIS FILES SCHEDULE.

Jarvis w. Matthews of this city, who, a few days ago, was adjudica ted a bankrupt in the United States court, petition of creditors, filed sched- ules in bankruptcy yesterday. His
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
FIGHTING GOES ON

Berlin. Oct. 9.-Fierce fighting and hurried movements of troops were re- ported in progress, today. all along the Turko- Mon tenegrin, Turko-Bulgar- ian and TurkO-SerVian frontiers.
 Rumors were current that the Turks have wiped out one detachment Of Montenesrins who invaded their ter ritory. A stronger force. was sald to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

Sanford. It being determined that the committee be chosen by ballot, a pIu- rality vote to elect, some lively can wasting and preparation of ballots en- sued. The count showed that the three who led in the balloting were Michael Connery John H. Jennings men were ther declared elected.
 The other business of the meeting was quickly dispatched. For road re- pairs in the coming year there was voted $5,oOo. the largest sum the town has ever appropriated for that pur- pose. Last years appropriation was 100. For schools there was appropri- ated $5,000, the amount representing their net cost during the past year. A communication was read describing bridge in Pleasant Valley near the summer home of N. F. Hoggson and recommending that it be replaced with a concrete structure at an estimated cost of $75e. Towards the building of such bridge MT. Hoggson to con tribute $500. It was explained that the ed for about $50. This, however. would give a. span of only IS feet whereas the proposed concrete bridge would have span of 30, thus prevent ing the washing out of the approaches It was voted to construct a concrete bridge in accordance with the plans and estimates and thanks were also voted to MT. Hoggson for his liberal fty.
 Another vote instructed the select men to demand of the telephone com pany that they remove the poles of the old telegraph line extending westward across the town through the Ridge and the Center to Georgetown The wires and cross arms of this line were re- moved by the telephone company in connection with the recent local inn made by them and many of the poles are in a tottering condi- tion-5 zr@.ss
 DEMOCRATS WIN AGAIN
 Mondays election brought out ratt- CT a light vote and resulted in a vic tory for the entire Democratic ticket. The vote for selectmen was: Charles q 193; Eugene Adams, d., 110; Zalmon Read, r, S9; Henry K. Kennel, r, S2 Some question arose as to whether under the new law, MT. Adams had not been elected first se- 1ectman by reason of receiving the highest number of votes. W. A. Louns bury, the moderator, ruled in favor of MT. Sanford because the lat ter was first named on the ticket and voters had not designated MT. as their choice by placing the figure s:one,' opposite his name to oy- ercome this advantage Of location.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09

liabilities are listed at s1, ,63S 5e, all unsecured. His assets for creditors are listed at $1,s0O, of which 1000 represents value of stock in trade and $500 value of real estate. Matthews was automobile dealer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
EAT WITHOUT FEAR! NO
 SICK, SOUR, GASSY:
 STOMACH OR INDIGESTION

   0 neve erw9sa anythin No
 
  wi fear they not
  cme
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
GREECE TAKES STEP EXPECTED
 IN WAR GAME
Reported That Following Monte negrO's Example its Minister is Recalled From Turkey Bulgaria and Servia Also Said to Have Joined in Quadrupal AL Iiance Against the Sultan

London, Oct 9.-FolIowing Monte negros example, it was reported here, today, that Greece has recalled it's minister from Constantinople. Greek, Bulgaria and Servian declarations of war against Turkey are momentarily expected
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-09
DEMOCRATS PLAN
 MANY RALLIES

Arrangements Made For Big s-fy at Eagles Hali, Oct. 2S, Governor Baldwin and Entire Democratic Ticket to be Present
The Bottineau courant., 1912-06-07
STRANGE Spider'a Web.


Spiders are always ingenious In max
ing their webs or houses. but there is
one In Australia which seems gifted
with special skill in architecture. 1t
makes its home of q tubular form in
the ground under the grass A door.
which Is perfectly smooth and sharp
edged and looking as If it were cut out
Of leather. is fastened to the tube by
the most perfect hinge. The tube Is
lined with web as smooth and glisten-
ing as snow white satin. 1t requires
careful search to discover the little
round bare patch in the grass denoting
the presence of one of these clever
builders. but when found it Is worth
watching.
If you lift up the lid and prop it open
with a pin you will presently see the
owner Of the dwelling-a spider so
large that he fills up nearly the whole
tube. He comes cautiously upstairs.
stops for second or two to recon
noiter. and then with almost lightning
speed makes rush and drags down
the door. This he fastens on the inside
In q manner which Is doubtless strong
enough to make good his defense
against intrusion of expected foes. such
as thrushes and jays.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-06-07
LOOSE SHOES.

Those Not Fastened Tight at the lnstsp
Cause Foot Trouble.
Seven persons out of ten suffer ex-
circulating pain at one time or another
with their feet. A single corn no
larger than a grain of sand can take
all the ''snap" and vitality right out
Of you.
Two-thirds of modern foot troubles
are due to the fact that almost every
one-man, woman and child-wears his
shoe too loose. The shoe itself may be
correct as to size and shape, but it is
not fastened tight at the only point Of
control-nameiy. the instep.
When you set your foot upon the
floor or pavement in the act of walk
ing the shoe adheres. and If it be
loosely fastened over the instep the
foot pushes down into the toe Of the
shoe. At certain spots on the foot
this slipping causes friction. These
spots are the soles Of the feet, the
tops, ends and inner sides of the toes.
the great and little toe joints and oc-
casionally even the back OF the heel.
When the friction thus caused is con-
dnued hour after hour and day after
day one or more of these spots are al
most sure to become lnflamed and sore.
A slight thickening, called 'caIlous,' -
is formed. As the friction and pressure
go on the resulting callous may thick
en- up unevenly; then it is called a
"corn."-Woman's Home Companion.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-06-07
Tho Satan Of tho Greeks.

The Greek conception of the evil one.
whom they call Yama, makes that per-
sonage one Of the most satanic Of the
whole evil tribe. According to their
ideas Of him. he is 24O miles high and
the hairs on his body stand out like
palm trees on a mountain side. He
Furnishes the doomed beings submitted
to his charge by putting them in beds
of boiling oil, saving their bodies in
two, pouring molten lead in their ears
and such other little pranks as pulling
out their tongues. toe and finger nails
and gouging out their eyes. He is
heartless old fiend of the most fiendish
kind and has many other exquisite lit
tie tortures laid up for the helpless
wretch consigned to his chamber Of
horrors"
The Bottineau courant., 1912-06-07
HAwkER WAS ECCENTRIC.
An english Poet and Clergyman Who
Married His 0odmother.

An EneIish Poet and clergyman Who
Married His oodmothsr.
Robert Steven Hawker, poet and
vicar Of Norwenstow. England, was an
eccentric person. In his younger days
he used to daub the village physicians
horse with stripes Of paint until the
animal looked like zebra and then
summon the physician hastily to an
urgent case miles away in the country.
Two elderly women whom he disliked
he is said to have driven out of the
town by sending all the undertakers In
Plymouth to measure them for their
collins.
His marriage, too. was out Of the or
dinary.s 1t happened while he was at
Oxford. His father told him that he
could not afford to keep him there any
longer. Hawker at once set out to the
home Of his godmother, Miss Charlotte
rAns. twenty-one years his senior and
the possessor Of an annuity Of $1,000.
he is said to have run from Stratton
to Bude, arriving hot and blown" and
proposed to her. She accepted him.
He returned to Oxford a married man
and won fellowship. The marriage
was happy one.
When his wife died Hawker wore at
her funeral a pink hat without a brim.
But this was in no disrespect to her
memory. 1t so happened that it was
his usual headgear at that time.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-06-07
STORY or A CHURCH.
Curious History Of an Unfinished Edl.
foe In ENGLAND. -

Curious History Of an Unfinished Edi-
foe In England. q
There Is a curious history regarding
an unfinished church which stands at
Hassall, near Sandbach. England. A
former resident at the local hall. q Mr..
Lowndes, painfully conscious Of the
lack of provision for the spiritual wants
Of the people in the neighborhood. de-
termined to build church at his own
expense. After carefully choosing a
site he gave instructions for the erec.
tion Of a structure In the modern style
capable of seating 400 or 500 persons.
Work on 1t was begun In the sum-
mer of 1885 and was pushed on stead
lily until the day on which Queen Vic
toria was crowned. by which time the
building was we'll advanced. The
crypts, about ten in number. had been
put in, the walls and roofs were COM
plete, and the scantlings for the door
were fixed. Indeed. partly in conse-
quence of the national rejoicings and
partly to celebrate the progress which
had, been made. the building was
smothered In flags and decorations and
was the center of local festivities.
Next day MIR. Lowndes was seized
with an illness which quickly proved
fatal, and with his passing all work
on the church ceased. Though the
building could have been finished at
comparatively small cost. it was aban-
doned, and 1t has not been used since.
except by tourists. whose names ''hal-
low and adorn it." as Mark Twain said
of those on the ruins Of Gains altar,
by the thousand.-Wide World Maya
zine.