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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-28
EQUIPMENT
NEEDS LARGE
Car Shortage Estimated at
About 80, 900.

The railroad companies have only re-
Gently commenced buying cars to make
up their huge shortages everywhere.
As a result the steel plate and shape
market has not commenced the great
squirt of activity that will ensue when
specifications commenced to come in on
the cars from the equipment compa-
MES. There are from 10000 to 10000
cars included in inquiries that have
made up to date, while about $4,000
more will be needed by various rail-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-28


THAT THEORY
NEED NOT
H1oM T FACTS STAND out EAE STATE
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-28
IN THE
SUPERIOR c0IlQTc
ar1d CIRCUIT UUUnIO

Bernstein, which comes from Lake
county. A. #. Knots represents the
plaintiff.
Inform alton.
The court Will take up the trial of
civil court cases next Monday. The
settings are as follows:
Fourth Monday. April 1
45S-Frier Harold.
743-Cook v c., l. s. & s. B. Ry.
157-Schreiber V Weddle.
sTI-Stephens Finney
950-Ziegler Knots.
I0s4-Jones Lake & Porter Land and
Investment Co.
f11S-Campbell French.
1119-Rahan Schusaler.
1160-Darst Lowenstine.
l1ss-Gardner. adm. Brewer.
I1s6-Reimer Reimer.
I1so-Gardner. adm, Brewer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-28
TOLLESI.ON.

The infant son August of Mr.. and
Mrs John Dajopansaka. who died last
tuesday after an illness OF a few days.
was buried at the Tolleston cemetery
yesterday afternoon.
Fl. ]. Nen transacted business at
Chicago yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-28
Mrs. ]. q. Iames TODAY.

of Mrs. j. @. James today.
Mrs. Ed. ODell of Hobart was the
guest OF her daughter Mrs. J. J. Diedel,
on Hart street, yesterday.
d. D. Greenwald transacted business
IN Chicago today.
H. A. Reimer OF Michigan City Is WIS.,
sting friends here for a few days
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-28

vice president; Geo. Pinnio, secretary
and treasurer
Tbs society will meet every two
weeks to discuss the difficult branches
OF work taken up In the Y NJ c. A.
class A program committee is to be
appointed by the president and vice
president On April 10 Mr.. Netherton
Will read paper at the Y. NJ C. A.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-28

Three Republicans and three Demo
Gratis are I'm the field for the seat OF
United States Senator Jonathan Bourne
OF Oregon. Senator Bourne will be p
candidate for reelection but will re-
frain from making an active campaign
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-28
Elect New Officers.

The Physical Directors Society of the
Gary Y. NJ. G. A met last night and
elected the following officers: r. d.
Netherton, president: Laura e. Moss,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-28

SEND IN YOUR TRIAL sUBsCRIP-
! TTON TO THE TIMES FOR A MONTH.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-12-19

They Always Help Elderly people
Foley Kidney Pills give lnst this
help elderly people need ID tone aud
strengthen their kidneys and bladder
and regulate their action John Me
Masters, streator. Ill says. u feel
better and stronger than have for
many years, and Foley Kidney pilla
did II "~~Ad5 nsf
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-12-19

Brass iardinares. Bird Forrest,
ADV If
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-12-19

subscyjbe FOR the Daily iAshs
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-10-18
PIMPLEs COVERED FACE

1913 Dayton ST., Chicago, Ill.-"My
face was very red and irritated and
was covered with pimples. The PIN
pies festered and came to a head.
They itched and burned and when I
scratched them became sore. tried
soaps and they would not stop the
itching and burning of the skin. This
lasted for month or more. At last I
tried Cuticura Ointment and Soap.
They took out the burning and itching
of the skin, soothing 1t very much and
giving the relief that the others failed
to give me. l used the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment about three weeks and
was completely cured" (Signed) Miss
Clara Mueller, Mar. 16, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston, 8
Adv,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-10-18
SHE COULD ANSWER FOR HIM
Little Comfort for Candidate In Rea-
son Assigned by wife for Her
Being Confident.

Mr.. Williams, one of five candidates
for the Office of sheriff in one of the
northern counties Of Wisconsin, was
making a house-to-house canvass of a
rural district, soliciting votes. Com
ing to the house of Farmer Thompson,
he was met at the door by the good
housewife, and the following dialogue
ensued:
"Is Mr.. Thompson at homer"
mo; he has gone to town."
II am very sorry, as l would have
liked to talk to him"
"Is there anything l can tell him
for your"
my name Is Williams, candidate for
sheriff, and l wanted to exact a prom
ise from him to vote for me at the
coming election"
"Oh, that will be all right. l know
he will promise, for he has already
promised four other candidates the
same ing"-Norman E. Mack's Ma
tional Monthly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-10-18
Protected Both Ways.

Two conservative ladies OF old.
fashioned notions were travelling iD
the west and, becoming interested In
a young girl on the train. finally asked
why she was making so long a jour-
ney alone. They were greatly shock
ed at her blithe explanation:
We'll. you see, my mother and step.
father live at one end of the journey,
and my father and stepmother live at
the other, They send me to each
other twice year, 30 there isn't a
bit Of danger with four parents all
on the lookout"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-10-18

This model represents charming
skirt cut in seven cores and design
very simple to carry out. 1t can be
made with high or regulation waist
line. and with inverted plait or habit
back. Any of the popular woolens may
be employed in Its construction and
the skirt may be used for separate
wear or as part of coat suit
The pattern 5000 is cut in sizes 20
to 80 inchos, waist measure. Width
of lower edge is 2% yards. Medium
size will require 45s yards of SO inch
material or SIS yards of goods A
inches wide.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure TO give size and number of pattern.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-10-18

Nothing more stylish or more gen.
orally becoming has been designed
this season than the pretty costume
given in this model. Here we have
simplicity and smartness combined
to remarkable degree. The frock
closes at the front and the three-gored
skirt is made with fiounce. Available
materials include taffeta, pongee, linen
and other pretty wash fabrics. The
trimming Of contrasting goods adds
much to the good style of the gar
ment.
The pattern (5S5S) is cut in sizes
80 to AZ inches bust measure. Me-
dunn size will require Az yards of SO
inch material and 1% yards of 81
inch contrasting goods to make the
dress as represented. If made of one
material 5A yards OF 36 inch goods
are needed.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and ad Sess plainly, and be
sure to give size anu number of pattern.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-10-18

,olor more goods brighter and faster colors
lye any garment without ripping apart.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-10-18
Daddy's Whack-Whack.

On the occasion of her last visit to
a certain Baltimore household young
matron of that city found little
friend in tears.
What the matter with little Ma
rie?" she asked endeavoring to con-
sole the weeping child.
Daddy has just given me whack.
whack," the youngster replied be-
tween sobs.
"Thoughtless daddy" exclaimed the
young woman. repressing a smile
And where did he whack-whack lit
tie Marie?"
"On the back of my tummy." was
the answer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-10-18

Kitty (blushing)-I am angry with
Horace. and only gave you that kiss
through revenge.
Harry Qaughing)-It reminded me
Of revenge.
Kitty-In what way?
Harry-Well, you know, revenge
is sweet"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-10-18


Freshen up the poultry runs,
The separator Is helpful factor.
Agricultural fairs are OF much value.
The first and greatest law OF breed
ing is like begets like"
A sheep that is In good condition in
the fall is half wintered
Tankage is one of the very best
commercial feeds in fattening hogs
Silage and alfalfa combined make
the foundation of the best dairy ra-
ton.
Ducks are very fond of dandelions
chopped and mixed with ground
grain
Cattle should have access to water
at all times when prairie pasture is
getting dry.
TOO little phosphorus" is the
cause of many of the low yields on
corn belt soils.
Have the ropes and straps good
and stout when you begin to halter
break the colt
There seems to be a good deal OF
prejudice against millet because 1t
exhausts the soil.
Skimp your sheep on good pasture
and they will skimp you on mutton.
Works both ways.
The value of corn silage to the beef
producer is not limited to It's use in
winter feeding alone.
Keep the laying hens working. To
do this feed them at daybreak and
just before sundown.
Wait until cool weather has abso-
lutely put the last fly out of business
before dehorning the cattle.
Instead of using an old wooden
watering tank make one Of cement
that will never decay or leS,k.
The longer the calf Is allowed to
suck the COW the harder ic will be to
make 1t drink from bucket
After a days work clean the work
horses thoroughly, wash their legs
from the knees down and rub dry.
Raise horses for big money, cattle
for sure money and hogs for quick
J money. is an old saying. and good
; one.
a year ago there was more stock
than there was feed. Now there is
' feed for more stock than can be
J found.
In building a wire fence for hogs
put one barbed wire at the bottom
/ and the worst rooter in the pasture
l won't root out
Don't be afraid to apply air-slaked
lime to the cabbages with a blow gun
| It will destroy the worms on the head
, of the cabbage.
Young fruit trees that were planted
in the autumn of last year, or in the
, spring Of this year, should be eS
, | amfnn6 rarof,IIy
The garden acre should be the besi
on the farm. Best prepared, best fer
3 tilted and best cared for Then II
S will give the best returns
While the orchard is coming into
bearing try vegetable growing as {
9 side line. This makes one of the sur
I est and best sources of income.
Chopped roots, fed along with the
grain, will make valuable addition
r to the ration, especially II winte
y grazing or silage Is not at hand,
g Keeping any machine well ollie,
and in proper repair not only in
creases efficiency, but decreases th
d amount of power required to run tn
n machine.
Il Do not allow the COWS to dry II
during the latter part of the summer
as this necessitates keeping then
n through the winter. giving smalle
y flow of milk than they should
q Land plaster has very small pei
centage of lime; lump lime has tn
largest percentage and hydrated linn
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-10-18
Provldentlal.

Provldentlal.
You drifted about for ten days on
a raft?"
Yes
did you suffer much from hunger?"
80 much SO that we ate the GaN
which one of the men had rigged up"
"Ate the sail?"
"Yes. It was a leg-of-mutton sail"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-10-18

His WakefuIness Explained.
He'll tell you his Insomnia"
Is very hard to YEAR,
Who sits at poker partiess with
His legs wrapped round q chair.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-28
Holiday Arrivals.

The Woodstock I'm is fast filing
up with holiday people, most of
whom will stay until after New
Years Thursdays trains brought
bout forty-fve guests, including
Mrs r. L Paife, 2,l. of b ,ston, and
party; Mrs VIM b, Stearns and
family of Milton, Mass Mrs George
P. Hamilton and family, Mrs VIM
|. McElwain and party of Boston.
Thirty people were expected Friday
afternoon
Among Thursdays arrivals was
DIR. Ii. b. Harrington of Boston,
who brought the first golf club into
Woodstock eighteen years ago and
exemplifed the royal and ancient
game TO wondering natives, who now
lave some of them there sticks I"
md golf course of their own
There was music aud dancing at
he Inn Thursday evening The
snow storm Friday brought out
.nowshoes and skis and the toboggan
.lide will go into commission at
NICE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-28
Christmas Exercises.

Christmas exercises were held at
Ill the churches during the week
aud the trees for the children were
pretty well loaded Many children
took part in a concert at the Con
gregatinnal church Sunday evening;
the Methodist Sunday school had 81
snpper aud tree Monday evening /;
on Wednesday evening the children
Of the Christian church had concert
and tree, and the st James Sunday
school Christmas festival was held
1T The Arts and Crafts room Friday
of this week The usual Christmas
services were held at the Catholic
church.
The Christmas exercises at the
Uuiversalist church were held on
Monday afternoon, They were some
what unusual aud exceedingly at
trsctive. The plan was to show the
WlUe tAbeuJOt Tic CurlStttidS itbtiNdi,
how it even goes back to the old
Pagan festival of the Winter solstice
celebrated by the Druid priests.
The platform was q forest; the rails
l.ug Of the curtain showed the Drui,is
kneeling before their affairs Of FIRE
and their fountains Spirits of the
woods lowered III the hack ground,
while the story Of the Druid rites
was told 10 the Accompaniment Of
emusic. After tins tue Primary class,
wearing badges Of the countries they
represented, told how Christmas ia
celebrated in different lands An
,ll Breton melody was sung by a
small girl wearing the quaint cap,
dress and wooden shoes Of that peo-
Pile. A German carol was sung by
two boys wearing the German dress ;
twp other lads lgssvvd % sqilcrs saus
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-28
WOODSTOCK NEWS
PARCEL POST JAN |

The Government Goes Into the
Express Business on a Big
Scale.
The Woodstock postoffice has re-
relved maps and instructions regard
ing the operation of the parcel post
system. which goes into effect on
Jan l. 1t is an express business of
some magnitude which the govern
'nent is engaging in, with $4,000
receiving and delivery stations. And
this new express company has very
little idea of the amount of business
it will be called upon, to do the first
,lav.
On January it will be possible
TO mail packages not in excess of IL
pounds in weight, and not more than
70 inches in length and girth conf
bined, at low rates.
II you wish to determine whether
your package is mailable first see
that it does not weigh more than IL
pounds Then take tape measure
and ascertain the length, and also
pass the tape about the thickest part
Of the bundle. Ii the total of the
girth does not exceed six feet, the
parcel is mailable at the new rate.
Woodstock is located in unit Gil
on the map to be used at the local
office. A series OF circles centerinG
At unit GIL mark the different zones
into which the country is divided.
The first zone includes Bethel.
Randolph, Montpelier, and Rocking
ham to the south
The second zone includes most Of
Massachusetts and extends into Con-
'necticut and New York.
The third zone includes western
New York, part of Pennsylvania,
practically all of Maine and nearly
III of New Jersey
There are few prohibited articles
On the parcels post list, and nearly
everything that is not perishable or
inhammable or breakable or likely to
damage other mail matter is malta
ple-to PASSPORT, Me-, Honolulu,
Alaska or the Panama canal zone.
md all intermediate points.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-28
Mrs. Margaret S. Aitken.

Mrs Margaret S Aitken, widow oil
George Aitken. died suddenly at her
home in this village atnoon Monday,
Dec "a. her death following a shock
early that morning. M
She had been much broken in
health since the death of her hus-
band two years ago, but of late had
been more comfortable and was even
able 20 be of help in the care of her
daughter Agnes. in the latter's recent
severe illness.
Mrs. Aitken came here with her
husband in 1884, from Long Island,
when Mr.. Aitken took the manage
ment of Billings farm She was
born in Scotland, the daughter of
Thomas and Margaret Anderson.
She has lived here ever since, max
ing lovely home for her children,
and home to which her hospitable
heart made all friends welcome at all
times. vssi~ sai &
OF her five children four are liv-
ing: Margaret F. and Agnes A.,
who were at home Marion (Mrs.
Herbert O Holt) and Elizabeth, Of
New York city. The latter came
Saturday for the holidays, and Mrs.
Holt arrived Monday night.
The funeral service was held on
Thursday at half past two O'clock,
Rev Benjamin Swift, pastor of the
Congregational church. officiating.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-28
Annual Village Meeting

The legal voters of the Village of Wood
stock are hereby notified and warned tt
meet at the Town Hall, in said Village,
the first Monday of January next (l9l3)
being the sixth day, at 7.30 O'Clock
p. M. for the following purposes, viz
LIST. To receive and act on the reports
of the Village officers.
End. To elect officers for the ensuing
year, including one Trustee for
three years, and one Trustee for
two years.
Bird. To see if the Village will accept
the provisions of the General
Statutes of Vermont in regard to
the collection of taxes.
4th. To see what action the Village of
Woodstock will take in regard to
contract with the Woodstock
Aqueduct Company for the use of
water.
5th. To see what action the Village
will take in regard to contract
with the Woodstock Electric Co.
for the lighting of streets and
other purposes.
9Th. To see if this Village shall own a
pair of horses and necessary
equipments, necessary for fire and
street service and make provis-
ions for purchasing the same.
(proper petition presented for this
article.)
7th. To raise money by tax or other
wise for the expenses of the Viii
lage already incurred and for nee
essary expenses for the coming
year.
9th. To do any other proper business.
WILLIAM S. EATON,
Village Clerk.
Woodstock, Dec. 10, 1912.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-28

an English carol Van Dykes
prayer of the Wise Men to Mazda
was read by one of the girls who
was draped in green; she read be-
fore an improyised lectern supported
by another girl similarly draped; a
red light was 80 arranged as to shine
on their faces, all the other lights
being off. 1t was beautiful picture.
The entire school closed the exer-
cises by singing "Silent Night.
Little Town of Bethlehem" and
1" Fideles Adestes."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-28
CENTRAL St. WOODSTOCK

blind, though his affection had not
confined him to his house all the
time For the past four years he has
been cared for by Mrs. Clara f.
Dole.
He was horn in Barnard Feb. "a,
1910, the son of John p and Susan
Howard Freeman. Nelson Howard,
who died in Barnard few years
ago, was an uncle. He was the last
OF his family here, though he had
ne on two distant relatives.
Mr.. Freeman came here in 1860
and was first employed in George
w. Aliens drug store. which stood
on the site Of the Woodstock National
bank, and on Mr. Aliens dealt,
bought the business and continued
there until the fire of 1867 He then
built a small temporary store build
ing and in 1869 he built the Free
man block, doing business in the
store new occupied by e A Spear.
On account Of his falling eyesiRht he
gave up business in 1898, selling his
stock and fixtures to the late G. w
Cox.
Mr. Freeman was very success
full business man and the misfortune
which came to sadden his days in
terrupted very active life
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-28

stock. ttt 'r81 $50
no indication of stopping and snow
shoers, tobogganists and ski-runners
are much encouraged. ~
Mrs. II. u. King, Misses Anna,
Ruth and Francisco King. have been
at the King homestead several days.
Fred l.. Baldes, who has, been en-
ployed in A. B. Godsill's barber shop
since last April. and is an expert
barber, has hired Frank, B. Went
wortlis room and fixtures and il
ready for bnsiness. ~ ri
Carols were sung in the streets on
Christmas eve by asdozen boys,
young friends of Snpt Linwood
Taft. .Is " ttser.ls
Miss Helen II. Marble Of Brook
line. Mass. is at the Marble Home
stead for two weekssria "a. s@ ~
Admiral George Dewey, who has
passed the last two summers in
Woodstock, was seventy-fve years
old ON Thursday. Scores of his
friends arranged two receptions in
his honor in Washington, one on
Thursday afternoon as a surprise to
the veteran sea-fighter, and more
formal occasion in the evening The
Admiral is in excellent health owing
to the life-giving tonic ora vacation
in Vermont, and attends regularly
t. his duties as president of the
General Board of the Navy Depart
ment. 49,
Mrs. S, E Kilner and son Jack
Kilner and Richard Billings of New
York were here Thursday to attend
the funeral of Mrs George Aitken.
Four Shetland ponies have recent
ly arrived here from Virginia for
Mrs. A. B. Greene, who owns the
Powell farm at South Woodstock
Two, stallion and a. FLY, came last
week by express, the pairs weighing
$50 pounds. They stopped at F. E.
Richmond's stable a day or two on
the way to South Woodstock, where
Mrs Greene intends 70 raise Shet-
land ponies. Two more s,fillies ar
rived this week having gone astray
enroute, and one is suffering from
distemper. The pair are now at
Richmond's stable ASIA special
dispensation. and because they don't
take up much room, they are occupy
ing one end of the Office. =
Miss Ethel Jackson, Paul Ransom,
Royland Ely. Edward M. Washburn
aud Harold Mack are hoPs from the
University of Vermont fornthe holt
day vacation. ~ 80 ate6sya, ra4.
Report, Of Prosper. school for tile
fall term ending Dec. 20si Number
of pupils enrolled %, average at
tendance Is 5 plus. Pupils without
absent marks for the term are, Susie
and Edna English, Louita Dudley,
Mildred Combie and Dorothy Lewis
Annie Pratt and Dalton, Cobb were
each absent one day on account of
sickness, Carl Lewis had no absent
mark during enrolment Verna
Raymand was absent only one half
day during enrolment. Mrs. Bert
Stafford, teacher. .fsS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-28
Oscar H. Freeman.

Oscar Fl, Freeman, who was fol
nearly forty years in the drug and
hardware business here, died early
Wednesday morning at his home on
Pleasant street. The funeral wal
held on Friday at 2 o'clock, Rev
Fl. l. Garfield officiating.
Mr. Freeman's eyes failed him {
dozen years ago or more and for thu
pssf tyB years bH bsv bstQ H&ik,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-28
Posr.oFFIcE MorlcE

Mail Trans arrive $3.50. 9.s7 "a, M. 2.2s.
Mail trains leave 1880 u. m, $40 y. m.
and b.2O p. IN.
Brlusewnler Rutland and Ludlow staRe'
leave g. 40 u. IN. ana 800 p. m.
South W oudstock, 800 y. IN.
Barnard and Bethel, .b.46 u. IN.
Rural Tree delivery mail CLOSES at S3J
u. III. ff
MAILS OLOSE-For early stages $3.50
aud 4.46 y. III.
Once uours-U.3O u. m. TO $50 y. m
SUNDAY mali closes l0.2Oa m.
thEi.'h CHAPMAN. L ostmaster
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-28
TAFTSVILLE

The first and second degrees were
conferred on d class OF eleven at III,
Saturday night meeting Of Ottauque-
chez Grange. A past masters jewe
was presented to L. r.. Gates Y
appreciation Of his service as maste'
during 1871.
Miss Gertrude Seayer, of MI.
Holyoke college, is one Of thu
holiday home-comcrs.