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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
HIT BY STRAY BULLETS.
Exciting Episode at Moving
Picture Entertainment at
Springfield.

Attending the movies is not the
safest amusement in the world is the
,pinion of the audience at Dream
land theatre at Springfield Saturday
ught. Two men received wounds
and third had his clothing pierced
by bullets which came through the
partition which separates the theatre
md the armory of company X, Yer
mont National guard.
Several members of company X
we're practicing at the company's in
door rifle range. One of these care
lessly set his sights for 1900 instead
# 500 yards with the result that the
% caliber bullets cleared the top of
The target and pierced the wall which
VAS supposed to be bullet proof.
One Of the missiles struck Walter
iell in the nose. inhictiDg serious
wound. 1t has not been located
Before the shooting could be stopped
larry Taylor had received a flesh
wound under the chin and bullet
passed through the clothing of
Charles blanchard, grazing the skin
Although the theatre was well filed
with paople at the time, there was
lm panic.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
WhiteIaw Reid Dead.

Whitelaw Reid, United States
ambassador to the court Of St james
for seven years. diplomatist and man
T. letters, died at noon Sunday at
Dorchester House, his London resi-
lence.
Death was caused by repeated
stacks of acute asthma. malady
With which he has suffered for sew
raj years. and which often occurred
1t this season. He was rs years old.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21

The two children sat on the edge
of their chairs in the bleak asylum
parlor, where three holly wreaths in
the cuftainless windows proclaimed
that 1t was Christmas. Both were
dressed in the institutional blue and
white check, and there was a red
shiningness about their faces which
told of the recent and vigorous sap-
plication of soap and water. Lily was
cream and roses with appealing long
lashed eyes that would have secured
her a home many times over IL she
had been willing to go alone. No
one wants to adopt boy. Even the
blonde ones were unclaimed, so what
chances had Thomas, brown as to
hair and eyes and skin, although any
thing but somber in effect? The over
worked Matron had reluctantly given
up the idea of placing" the two chill
dren together A desirable home had
been found for the girl with two prim
maiden ladies' and little brother had
to remain behind. So the tiny folks
were to spend their last Christmas
together with Lily's new guardians.
,rSister will come every Saturday
who accepted the coming separation
with child's strange fatality. al
though her heart was aching.
Yes" assented Brother noncom-
mittally. He was less concerned with
future happiness than with the pleas
ing prospect OF day in new surround
ings.
A carriage drawn by fat slug of
horse drew up to the curbing, two
ladies got cut and cautiously ascend
ed the slippery steps.
"Miss- Priscilla-red-headed and Miss
Mattie-pull-her-hair-b announced
Thomas, who had his own way of
characterizing people. -
Tommy Tomr " Don't call them
that" walled Lily; SAY Miss Pris-
ella and Miss Matte or maybe they
won't want me-"
At this awful thought even Thomas
was apashed, so 1t was the shy little
Lily alone who slipped from her chair
and offered her hand to the two ladies
as they entered the room followed by
the Matron. Miss Priscilla shook
hands in a matter of fact way, but
Miss Matte bent to kiss the children
as she helped them on with their
wraps and gathered up the meager
parcel that contained Lily's personal
belongings.
"Shall we go now. Sister," she
ventured. The dominant chord OF her
existence had always tinkled soft
accompaniment to the leitmotif of the
decisive Miss Pris.
YES" assented the latter positive
ly, "and we win return the boy pre-
clsely at FIVE" she added to the Ma
tron. who had been lowering over Lily
with good-byes and admonitions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
Vermont's Butter Production.

The Vermont Dairymen's associa-
ION, will meet in Burlington, Janu-
Try 10 The year has been pros
porous for dairylnen in the state and
figures issued by the census bureau
relating to dairy products show that
the state produces more pounds Of
putter per capita than any other IN
lie union the average being SO 9
pounds. The state also ranks third
ia production of cheese. per capita.
Vermont which ranks Add in popu-
Iatinn, stands 9th in production OF
.heese. 10th in value of condensed
milk, manufactured, aud llth in the
production Of butter.
Vermont produces more butter in
fictories than on farms. the figures
being 20.228.O00 pounds in factories
aud l5.l66.0O0 pounds on farms
The census figures Indicate LAG but
ter factories 81 cheese factories and
three condensed milk factories in
tnis state.
Tie total value of butter produced
SIC. 2O7. 900; value Of cheese, 1896 :
77S; condensed milk. $975.663.
these figures cover the markets OF
1909 The increase is substantial
aud dalryinen have reason to con
81 Ter their business one of profit
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
Always the Nighties.

Dispatches from Boston says that
a hotel caught fire the other. evening
and -oh, yes, dear reader, the lady
guests escaped in their night clothes.
A hotel fire story without that
sentence would be like turkey
dinner without cranberry sauce
Philadelphia Telegraph.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
A Great Germ Killer.

German scientists sav that aero
plane flights in high attitudes de-
troy tuberculosis germs. This ap-
parently is borne out by the fact that
Niators, when picked up, seem not
,l,ave been killed by tuberculosis.
cleveland Leader.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
Bethel Veteran of Two Wars.

William Magionev, aged SO years,
the oldest military man living in
Bethel, died early Sunday morning
after a month Of failing health. He
was a native of ChateauRay, N. Y.
He was private in light battery
in the war with Mexico He landed
at Vera Cruz and marched to the
city of Mexico. He had run of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
Two Aviators Killed.

An aernplane turning turtle and
alling $50 feet on the Wemhley,
itnpland. gelf course Sunday after
,o"n killed Lieut. w Parke- of the
R,,yal Navy. and, Mr. Hardwick.
manager Of an aeroplane com pany.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21

Fuller G Smith of st. Albans has
forwarded to the controller OF the
currency at Washington. his resig-
nation as national bank examiner for
Vermont, western Massachusetts and
part OF ihe state of Maine Twice
since his appointment his territory
has been increased by direction Of
the controller until 81 banks were
under his supervision.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
Green Cut Bone and Meat

is splendid cold weather Poultry
Food. Send us YOU, check or money
o'der for So rs and we will ship you
a 200 pound barrel. freight prepaid
to your railroad station. CARROLL
S. PAGE, Hy de Park, Vermont.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21

the Massachusetts Bay colony. follow
ing the example of Cromwell'j pa-'ia-
ment, which prohibited all observance
of the feast and decreed that holly
and Ivy we're badges of seditlop," en-
acted a law, In 1869, obliging all men
to labor on Christmas day and infiict-
ing fine upon those who observed the
feast 1t was not until 1681-more
than 20 years after the passing OF the
Cromwell regime and the restoration
of the Stuart dynasty to the throne
that this law, abolishing personal free
dom and liberty of worship. was re-
pealed; and several years after this
the spirit of New England was reflect
ed In a letter written by Rev. Joshua
Moody to Rev. Increase Mather. in
which the observance of Christmas
was thus referred to: "And the shut
ting up of shops on Christmas day and
driving the master out of school on
Xmas holydaies are very grevous."
Elsewhere throughout the colonies
the feast OF Christmas was observed.
Both New Amsterdam and New York
maintained the old-world customs as.
sociated with the day and In the south
the beautiful festival never lost Its
hold upon the hearts of the English
settlers.
Today there is no north, no south.
no eaaR no west, to Christmas cele-
bration in the United States. The
story of the Babe of Bethlehem is
written on every heart and every
tongue on Christmas morning repeats
the song the angels sang over the
Judean hills: GLORY to God in the
highest and on earth peace to men Of
good will"
S&Ea
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
,S "a s. 3 g Sa&ss
OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS
Holiday Celebrated in America
Before Time Of Columbus.
The Christian Norsemen Undoubtedly
Observed the Occasion on the
New England coast--In Early
Colonial Days.

HILE the settle
ment of the Amer
lean continent is
modern and its
history clearly de.
fined. pro b a b | y
there were Christ
mas celebrations
in what Is now
the United States
several centuries
before the first
voyage of; Colum-
bus. The chron-
icles OF Iceland
tell the story of
the visit made to
EraanianI hxr faP
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
/ E SPIRIT OF THE AGE
Woodstock, Vermont.
Printed Saturday Morning
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
ou0DSTOCK NE
HARTLAND.


is given in the new book, Through
the school," bN "Al Priddy," " ho is
Rev. Frederick Kenyon Brown,
pastor of the Cong egational church
during the wear 1909 1910:
My new parish, which | visited
only on SUNDAYS, was a mosi
delightful village, where an unusual
number of interesting people made
thei, hnm,s. hough ut first sight
the village appeared an isolated,
sleepy place, yet u plunge INTO its
activities and catching Of its spiIit
meant the discovery of a number oi
enterprisiug intellectual and social
efforts, of which any large commu-
nifty would have. been proud
There was d village nature club.
This club was composed entirely !
the iownsprop'e, yet one ot tie
memh,Ns had been the co-aulhur
with scientist III the study of fresh
water algae another member ht d
made an exhaustive study f grass, ;
and minerals IN such scientific
manner that his work had received
the commentator of the star,
hotanist. The club had expert bi,d
students aud butterfly collector.
Another Of its members had discoN-
cred rare tern, hitherto never found
east Of the Mississippi. 'Fhe mem-
bers OF this club, surrounded as til, y
We're by the riches of summer and
winter beauty, lived i'll a glorious
world of adventure. When one
family drove home, up the long roao
to its pine groves and isolated farm
house, it counted the varieties OF
flowers growing by the wayside and
made IA report of great interest to the
other members OF the society !;
another member watched the star S
and gave reports on the newer
stonomical happenings.
Then, too, such intellectual inter-
ests reacted upon the social life of
the little community, and a tennis
court for boys, clubs and sports for
the girls, village improvement
undertakings and very interesting
and rare lectures through the long
winter were the rule, backed by
trained, interested people. This
type of community, also, made the
church very desirable and inter
esting one and male it easier for
me to be away from Sunday to
Sunday, TO, the social concerns were
certain to go on under efficient and
responsib management.
A few weeks ago mention WAS
made of Hartland's composer, Mrs
Clara Shedd Backus, who sent q
copy of her song to Mrs. Kate
Britton. Babbitt of Bellows Falls, a
former Hartland lady aud daughte,
of the late MIR. and Mrs. Wilson
Britton, and this is the reply Mrs.
Backus received:
Inside roll of paper
found the sweetest song,
sang it over many times,
and sang it loud and long.
Perhaps did not care,
Because my friend composed it.
Twas long before thanked her
and should have done it soon,
But truth to tell, hoped full well
To hear her play the tune,
Perhaps to see her smile,
She can do all SO graciously
1t makes ones time worth while.
Perhaps some day I'll see her,
Perhaps I'll let her know
Her friends all think her versatile
and long to tell her so.
Perhaps she'll be more famous still,
Perhaps her name will be
Enrolled with Paderewski's,
Then will she think of me?
Perhaps.
c. H.rt1anI,s na,n. &c ap,nlls,,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
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CHRISTMAS FOR TWO
BY AGNES HOWARD BUTLER.

M A l. L Thomas
Moore was born an
orphan. So far as
he was concerned,
his brief history be-
gan and ended at tha
Children's home. His
big sister Lily, who
was six and there
fore should have
known better. told
vague tales Of a real
Mother and "a little
house in the coun-
try where they had
cocoa every day for
breakfast. This last
condemned the whole
story. At the Asy-
lum one had cocoa
only on Sunday, and
this festive event
redeemed a day 9TH
erwise devoted to
religions exercises.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-21
still

by. 3
.."Hello. Atlas" said Santa. "stin
holding 1t up, l see."
Yes woophed Atlas.
We'll. get busy with it." Santa ad-
,vised
~ after make my trip this year
there won't be anything left for an ev-
eryday hold-up man."
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Success achieved by the applica-
ton of business principles coupled
with rigid honesty is always worthy
of admiration and is a strong evi.
dence of power. Jas. A. Houchin,
our candidate for Governor, is a
successful business man. 1t is the
quality of success that is most es-
sential in a candidate for that
great office. A business man who
is failure would not merit your
support for an instant; if hecould not
succeed in his personal affairs, he
could not succeed in the affairs of
the public. There is no doubt that
the State would prosper under the
management of Jas. A. Houchin by
the application of those principles
he advocates, the principles that
have crowned him with success in
his private affairs. ~
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18
Miss Belle johnson departed yes

Miss Belle johnson departed yes
terday for an extended trip in the
East. She will JOIN Mr.. and Mrs.
Cramer at st. Louis and together
they will attend the annual meeting
OF the National Photographers Asso-
citation at Philadelphia Mr.. Cramer
! ...- manufacturer of the Cramer
Photographic Plate and Films of
world wide fame, Miss johnson is
a photographer of rare ability bot h
in the artistic and mechanical de-
partments of the profession and en-
joys a national reputation, being
ranked among the leading photogra-
pliers in the United States. Miss
Johnson will be absent sever al
weeks and will visit many points
of interest on the Eastern coast.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

A fire alarm was sounded yes
ter about II o'clock and the volun-
teer fire company responded prompt
ly. A small blaze had caught at
John Dirigo's residence but was
soon checked with little or no dam
age.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Mrs. |. W. Read and daughter
Miss Marion and her mother, Mrs.
Vaughn came in from their home
at Gloster, Miss, last week and are
the guests of their many friends in
this city. They will be joined later
by Rev. |. W. Read when they will
proceed TO Seattle, Wash, where
thew will spend several weeks in
the interests of Mrs. Vaughn's
health.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Our attention has been called to
an error which appeared in the
Democrat last week. In an article
in regard to the city parks we stat
ed that the P. E o. Society of this
city had planted flowers in St.
JudeS Park, when we should have
said the Century Club. We do not
know how the mistake occurred but
we make correction in justice to all
concerned.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

j. P. Hays came in last week
looking rather thin and inform ed
US that he had been in the hospital
at Quincy most of the time since
leaving here a few weeks ago. He
returned to the Soldiers Home at
Quincy yesterday where he will re-
ceive further medical treatment.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

The negro who ran away from
near Clapper owing his employer
Mr.. Yager, for suit of clothes was
located by Constable Graves the
first OF the week near Ely. The
darkie came across satisfactorily
and was released
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Misses Geraldine McElroy, of
Rensselaer,, Pauline Moore, of Han
nibal and Nell Megown, of New
London are expected to arrive to-
morrow to spend several days witt
the family of R. X. Megown.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Misses Florence and Virginia Dye
of Laclede are visiting their brother
G. O. Dye and wife in this city.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Dr. Joseph L Garvin a teacher in
William Woods College of Fulton
spent part of the week here looking
up former students and for young
ladies who desire to attend a good
college.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Judge c. F. Schneider, candidate
for Judge of st. Louis Court of APP
peals was in Monroe City yesterday
in the interest of his candidacy
Judge Schneider left very favora-
BILE impression with those with
whom he came in contact.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Miss Bertha Dierks will 60 to
Davenport, Iowa, Monday for a
visit with her brother, H. F. Dierks
who is now visiting here.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Mexico, Mo, July 16.-The record
prices in this section for cattle was
paid to John j. Wakefield of north
of Mexico yesterday. The price.
$500 a cwt., is the highest ever
paid to a local feeder within the
memory of the oldest stockman
here The cattle are a well-condi-
toned bunch, and will weigh about
1400 pounds. The contract calls
for delivery to be made this week,
and it is probable they will be sold
on the market Monday.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Work at the deep we'll was was
interfered with Monday when a jar
broke and let string of tools in
the well. Repairs were received
Tuesday and work was resumed.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18
Notice.

The report that | am only In the
ice business while my present sup
ply lasts is not correct, l am in
the business as long as the season
lasts. Do not be afraid to give me
your orders. F. & NJ. phone IA
Bell phone 1913. H. B. MUDD.
The Misses Hawkins of Shelbina
were the guests of their uncle C. L.
Carpenter in this city several hours
yesterday. The young ladies were
on their way to visit friends at
Syracuse.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Charles Sullivan Jr,, is enjoying
an outing at the summer resorts
on the northern lakes. When Char
lie returns from Bass Lake we may
expect some huge fish stories.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

I. Gentry, who with his family
has been visiting the Gentry fami-
ly here the past week, left for his
home in st. Joseph yesterday. Mrs.
Gentry and children will visit rela-
tlves and friends at Dallas, Texas
before returning to St. Joseph.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Miss Virgie Yeager will teach the
young idea how to shoot at Mt.
Pleasant school the next term.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

The ladies of. the Methodist
church will serve ice cream next
Saturday evening just north of the
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Quite an excitement was created
yesterday afternoon by a runaway
team which ran north on Davis
Street scattering pieces of the wag-
on and harness as it went. The
wagon was demolished and at this
time it is not known what become
of the team.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Mrs. Emma C. Brown and daugh-
ter, Miss Olivia and Miss Zella
Bullo, of St. Louis departed Monday
for a several weeks visit in Colo
RADIO.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Strayed-A black and red Jersey
COW, with white switch, smooth
horns. Reward.-F. May, Bell
phone 211. Monroe City.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Miss Louis Smithers, of Lathrop
was the guest of Monroe friends
part of the week.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

c. Nix and family, of Palmyra
spent Sunday in this city the guests
of c. L. Drescher and family.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Central College Quartette will
give an entertainment at DeMoss
Chapel on Friday evening, July
18th. Everybody invited.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Vote for j. r. B. Kidd for Con-
stable of Monroe township as he is
worthy of your support and will
make a good office.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Preston Yeager will teach the
fall and winter term of school at
Rock Lick school house.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18
Emmet Yowell is in the chicken

Emmet Yowell is in the chicken
business to a limited extent and is
having fine luck with the 1926
chickens hatched in incubators.
He is raising three breeds. Rhod e
Island Reds, White Rocks and
White Opinetons However he will
dispose of the RS ... h. -. Iii.
handle in the futlr- '.y White
Orpingtons. Mr., Y o".l naS sold
about 80 OF these aHG mas .275 left
some of which weigh 3 pounds. So
far he has had fine luck. no disease
having attacked the chickens and
they bid fair to mature with only a
minimum loss.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Emmet Griffith and. wife came up
from Bowling Green yesterday to
visit Mr.. Crifith's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. F. Griffith.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Mrs. Don Keith and two children
are here from Arkansas visiting her
father. j. Blue Settle,
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

10. Gilson transacted business
in Quincy yesterday
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

AT the present death rate among
aviators' bird men are destined to
become scarce in the near future
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Martin Williams of Indian Creek
left Monday for Arapahoe, Neb.,
where he expects to locate perma-
nently.
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

Mrs. E. Morris Hodedon, of Han
nibal spent part of the week with
her mother, Mrs. Emma C. Brown
Monroe City Democrat., 1912-07-18

j. R. B. Kidd sells milk for cash
only, so do not ask for credit. If it
is an auctioneer you want get COL
Kidd.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-27

The effect of the hydraulic motor.
which Ia used for the purpose ~ 70
moving masses of earth. well nie
passes belief A stream Of water issu
ing from pipe sir inches in diameter,
With . fan behind II Of 2T5 feet Will
carry away soiid rock Weighing ton
or more to . distance of atty or hnn
dred feet The velocity NJ the stres'n
is terrific. an the column Of water pro
j~rted Ia ~ solid that II . crowhar or
other heavy nbfert he thrust against II
ths lmptnging object will be hurled
ronzifers BILE fists neea Rv this s+reArn
~ water a man rcuid be- instantly
Killed II he csma In contact With II
even at distance ~ couple of bun,
Are6 feet. At 201 feet from fhe MOVIE
4 six fnch stream, With s7s foot fall,
protected momer'ariiv against the
trunk NJ tree will In second danuda
n or the heaviest bark as clearly as II
n bsd been rut With sn AZ. Whenever
sucs 3 srrsa n Ia turned against bank
II cuts and burrows II In every diref,-
ton following e,t zrast caves ara
rspsing fors NJ earth to melt ard fsH
and be washed away IN the ziuie~s
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-27

The City Barber Shop has lust
put in complete OUTFIT o. t."c.
trical massage instruments and
offers this Service to its patrons.
Try the luxury Of facial treat
mcnt by electrical massage.
Yours, for good service,
5. 5. RAW.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-27

The intrepid George King will
on Thursday evening try to match
up to Kid Finley, Of Rochester,
in a series of bouts on the mat.
The match will take place at the
Star thcatr.,. after the second
performance Thursday, Jan. I'd,
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1912-12-27

FOR weeks after that Septemhrr daF
the Redhush hnre h Ms closed for re-
pairs. Heavy canvas covered the ID
Merton pew and protected " from
showers ~ limo and plaster and later
from rho dripping brnshe- of painters
sud decorators
Little nv little the DID church took
ON new appearance Shaky tinlher<
were strengthened the zreaf heifrv
was repaired and the he'll rehung Gray
paint restored he hnilding 10 guaker
Nike rcSpet liability Tho frrna@ vas
meuded. ana the organ ,ssS repsired
Ind.ors the warm gto~ ~ the nld rod
Garrett ras reniaced hv sober brown
pile and the aewIv rarnishch pcws
were r;prpctcd with the same material.