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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14
The Business Mems Dinner,
pleasure.

Nearly one hundred guests at
tended the fifth annual business
mems dinner given by the Windsor
County Y. M. G. A. committee at
the Woodstock Inn Friday evening,
December 6 This year, for the
first time. the ladies were hidden to
share in the feart and hear words oi
wisdom from the speakers, and there
was an interested number of them at
he tables.
The far reaching influence of the
~. NJ. G. A. was manifested in the
general character of the gathering
more towns were represented than at
any of the former dinners and there
was other evidence of growing in
terest in the associations county
work there was much more than
the drawing power of an enticinR
menu and music in this "get-to-
gether night.
DIR F. Thomas Kidder, chairman
of the county committee, introduced
Prof ] l.. Hill. dean of the Vermont
Agricultural College, as postmaster
who, he said, had never been here
befpre, and was afraid people
wonldn't know him. Really, though,
the professor was well known to most
of the diners and did not seem al
all like stranger. And he made a
a very good presiding officer of the
banquet. Tie spoke of the work Of
his college, and of agriculture in
Vermont. and said that the County
Y. M. q. A.. through its corn shows
and similar activities was teaching a
most practical and helpful lesson.
Mr.. H. l.. Gale of White River
Junction, member of the committee
welcomed the guests and speakers
and Prof. G. Leland Green, princi
pal of the new Vermont School Of
Agriculture at Randolph, was ther
introduced. There are 80 student,
in his school. he said the present
graduating class numbers 40 they
are all Vermont boys and meaR Y
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14

evening the class of 1915 defeated
1916 by score of 10 to 4.
The girls, in mass meeting held
Wednesday at recess, voted to organ
ize a basket ball team, with Miss
Gate, of the faculty. as coach, and
Miss Ethel Blood, ID. as captain
Each Friday morning in Assem-
bly, hall member of the senior class
reports the current events of impor-
lance of the week
The seniors will hold an apron
sale at the Arts and Crafts rooms.
Thursday afternoon, Dec. 10, at 3
o'clock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14

stay here and run Vermont farml
according to the best methods
Mr.. A. e. Roberts. member of the
international committee and secretary
of the rural department, was the
chief speaker of the evening he
has been in Woodstock before and
as a good speaker and as one
thoroughly interested in country
life and its problems he was very
warmly welcomed,
Mr.. Roberts emphasized the arti-
ficiality OF city life as compared with
life in rural communities the city
got It's best blood from the country
and noticeable degeneration would
follow if the drift of the young
men to the city we're cut off for any
length of time.
Hon Willet M. Hays of Washing
ton, d. O., and G @. Sevey, editor
of the New England Homestead,
were announced TO speak. but were
unable to beBpresent.
A mandolin club from Dartmouth
rendered an excellent musical pro-
gram.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14

the Kings Daughters ask for do
nations of good toys. books. ETC.,
no broken toys J which may be left
at the Arts and Crafts rooms any time
before Saturday of next week.
The Kings Daughters will hold a
sale of Christmas wreaths, fancy
articles, aprons, and food at the Arts
and Crafts rooms on Tuesday, Dec.
II, at 8 o'clock.
Ernest w. Morris. who has been
employed in F. S. Mackenzie's con-
servatories for several years, and
Miss Florence M. Woodley were
married by Rev. e. r Phillips at
the Christian church parsonage Sat
urday evening Mr., and Mrs Morris
are now at home in Mr.. Mack enzie's
house next to Tribou Park and are
receiving the congratulations of their
friends.
The rest room at the Arts and
Crafts building, in charge Of the
Kings Daughters. will be open every
day during holiday week, from Dec.
18th TO the 24th. 1t is free, and
everyone is very cordially invited TO
make use of it.
Painters have recently completed
two weeks work at the Congrega-
tional church, redecorating and re-
storing the walls of the auditorium
and vestibule.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14
White River Junction.

The Crescent Produce company of
Hartford has filed articles of incor-
poration with the secretary of state.
It will deal in milk. cream, butter,
farm and dairy produce This capt.
tai stock is $4,000. and the signers
are Fred Fl. Willard of Lawrence,
Mass j. Merrill Lord of Limerick
Maine. Carl E White of Georgia and
Roland E Stevens of White River
Junction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14
QUECHEE.

The Ladies' Aid fair and chicken
pie supper takes place this evening
Supper at $50, followed by an en-
tertainment.
Postoffice men have been lay.
ing out rural delivery route from
the local office
Schools closed last week with in,
teresting exercises. Beatrice Allen
of the primary department won the
first prize for the best paper on
Teeth and their care"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14
BARNARD

Silver Lake grange has elected
these officers for the coming year;
Master, A. G. rhayer; overseer Fred
Adams; lecturer, Mrs. A A Church;
steward, Adelbert Goss; assistan,
steward. Daniel Hatliprn; chaplain,
NJ. H Billings; treasurer, w r
Paige; secretary, Mrs. A 9 Thayer;
gatekeeper, Gilbert Adams; Ceres
Mrs. e. L. Amsdeu; Pomona, Mrs
Aluh Cady; Flora, Miss 3 Marion
Paige; lady assistant steward, Miss
Teresa Maynes Officers viii be IL
stalled Jan. 7,
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New Books at the Public
Library.

Following is list of some of the
recent accessions at the Norman
Williams public library:
Fiction =
The Rise of Roscoe Paine,
Joseph C. Lincoln
A Cry in the Wilderness, M. E. Waller
The Arm Chair at the Inn,
F. Hopkinson Smith
Where There's viii, M. R. Rinehart
Faul Rundel, VIII N. Harden
Greyfriars Bobby, Eleanor Atkinson
David Dunno, Belle Maniatea
Who? Elizabeth Kent
Heroine in Bronze, James Lane Allen
The Upas Tree, Florence Barclay
Cease Firing, Mary Johnston
The Way of an Eagle, E. M. Dell
Slower at Yale, Owen Johnson
The Lady and Sada San, Frances Little
The Majors Niece, G. A. Birmingham
The White Shield, Myrtle Reed
London Lavender, E. v. Lucas
Miscellaneous -
Talks to Teachers on Psychology,
William James
A Mem Conscience and an Ancient Evil
Jane Adams
Approximations with an Essay on Style,
Walter Pater
Life of Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Ferris Greenslet
Pictures of the Panama Canal,
Joseph Pennell
The Golden Windows, Laura Richards
The library has also purchased IL
volumes of juvenile fiction, which
are ready for circulation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14
Posr-oFFlcE NOTICE

Mail trains arrive s.s5, 9.37 II, M. 2.2s,
p. M.
Mail trains leave 1890 u. IN, 800 y. m.
and 5.2O p. IN.
Br1ugewnier Rutland and Ludlow stages
leave {. 40 IA. IN. and 300 p. IN.
South " oodstock. 800 p. m.
Barnard aud Bethel, $40 a. IN.
Rural Tree delivery mail closes at 49,
n. III.
MAILS CLOSEUP early stages $3.50
p. M. Later mans, 1912 II. nj, $40 p. M
aud 4.45 p IN.
Once hours-0.3O II. IN. 10 $50 p. m
1UNUAY mnh closes 1920 IA. III.
thEI.'h CHA pBIAN. POSTMASTER
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Called to Windsor Church.

The Rev. j L. Buzzell, who has
been enjoying years vacation in
Jericho since closing his pastorate in
Derby, has accepted unanimous
call from the Baptist church in
Windsor. Mr. and Mrs .Buzzell and
Miss Pansy Buzzell will go TO Wind.
sor as soon as the smallpox scare
subsidies.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14

Different quarries and granite
plants of Barre have presented hand
some granite steps to the alumni hall
at Goddard Seminary. There are
IA steps and buttresses of finely
hammered stone.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14

A petition was brought to this
Office last week, signed by members
OF the village fire department and
business men, which has been
presented to the chairman of the
board of trustees. 1t requests the
board to insert in the warning for
the next village meeting an article to
this effect: To see if it is practical
for this village to own pair of
horses suitable for street and fire
service, also suitable equipments,
and make provisions for purchasing
same.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14
Norman Williams Public
Library
LIBRARY HOURS

Reading room open from a. m. to
IL M; p. m. to p. M, and 2 p. m. to
8. 80 p. m.
Librarian or assistant will be at the
library from 10 a. m. to IL M; 2 p. m.
to p. m. and z p. m. to $50 p. m.
Saturday evening until 8.
EDWARD H. WILLIAMS JR.,
President
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14
FROM INFORMATION BUREAU.

BARCAIN-Ioo-acre farm, 20
minutes auto ride from Woodstock
village; 7-room white house, green
blinds; lot of wood and timber.
$500 buys it, half down. Horse to
let for keeping this winter; eight
tons of hay, So ton. Free storage.
Dearborn e. Co.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14

Baskets from fioor-Bacon 6, Blood 5,
Doton 3. Marquis |, Wiggin /, Sheldon
/, Mower 1. Baskets from free tries
Wiggin l, Sheldon l. Baskets missed
Wiggin 2, Sheldon 2. Time, Commute
halves. Referee, Fitzmorris.
IN the class game Of the same
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14

Another case of smallpox has de
veloped in Rutland, the three-year-
old daughter of Mr.. end Mrs. Ed
ward Vernon being i'll Of the disease.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-12-14
High School Notes.

In keenly-fonght contest, the
w. H S, basket ball team was de-
feated by Hartford HiGhlast Friday
night by a score of ~ to IL. The
line M.
The state herald., 1912-07-26
Republican Assembly.

The republican county assembly OF
56 delegates was held in Holyoke Wed.
nesday. c. r. Sears was choshn tenn
porary chairman and C. W. Sederburp
secretary and the temporary organiza.
ton was later made permanent. Com
mlttees OF one from each precinct were
named for the recommendation OF
names Of delegates to the state and
several district assemblies and also on
order Of business.
After the noon recess, committee re.
ports were adopted and assembly pro.
ieeded to consider candidates for the
primary election.
The following candidates received the
full vote Of the assembly 56. Harry
Colvor for treasurer, ". l.. Kilbourne
FOR assessoi, Z. W. James for sheriff.
Mrs. Catherine Trego for county super
lntendent. c. A. Guernsey surveyor,
George S. Trcgo coroner. Gust johnson
county commissioner dist. 2 and New
ton Morrison commissioner dist. 3. The
vote on county clerk was Gust West
man Il, Miss Malge crowner 10
Resolutions instrue,ing the judicial
delegates for Judge II. p. Burke and
Prosecuting Attorney Stephenson for
denomination.
Delegates to representative conyen.
lion were instructed for Roy 4. Ilowser
OF liolyoko for state representative.
The delegates named for the state
and district afne nbliea were ms follows:
judicial $. Bennett. Il. +. Iows.
or and ]. II. Painter.
Congressional }. W. Havcr. A, N.
Anderson, }. W. MeRelvcy, s. A. Rop.
er'' s. d. Goddard. Ncla Benson and
W. u. Kelsey.
Representative S c. Evans. Leon
kepler, II. l.. Colyer. Alya Trcgo, F.
Z. Van Glider. r, A Peterson and l..
p. Foster.
Senatorial Edwin Finch WnlterKil.
bourn, $. 7. Thompson. W. II. SHOW.
9. D. walrod, g. W. Garland and chas
Harris,
State c, Il. sears. II. T.. fIowaer. T
j. Miltu, =. NJ. Smith. j. II. Painter
Robert johnson and George Coleman.
The state herald., 1912-07-26
Ever Green.

Fred Hotalng has been helping his
father harvest this week.
Henry Harwager and wife visited P.
B. Huston and wife Sunday.
Roy Van Dyke was a caller in this
neck of the woods Sunday.
Helen and Ruth Spence who had been
visiting at ]. W. Webermeier's return
ed to their home in Haxtun Monday.
A. A. Shafer and wife and Judge
Worley and wife took dinner with Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Borland Sunday.
Mrs. Coleman who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. W. E. Pugh, left for
York, Neb., the first of the eek for a
few weeks visit with friends and rela.
tives before returning to her home at
New Albany, Indiana. Mrs. Pugh ac-
companied her as far as York, Neb.
Thomas Bragg preached very inter-
esting sermon at the Evergreen school
house Sunday. He will preach again in
two weeks. Hezekiah.
The state herald., 1912-07-26
Bishop Warren Dead.

Bishop Henry W. Warren of the
Methodist church died at his home in
Denver on Tuesday of this week.
In his death, the Methodist church
has lost one of its ablest and most sue
cessful workers and leaders.
The Denver times gives the following
brief outline of Bishop Warren's life
work;
Bishop Warren born at Williams.
burg, Mass, Jan. 4, 1881. Ordained a
Methodist minister in 1855, at the age
of "a. Elected bishop in 1880 and came
to Colorado in 1888. Founded Cannon
Theological school for negroes at Allan
Ia, Ga. Founded and helped maintain
lhif Theological seminary in Denver.
Did marvellous work as missionary in
Europe. Asia and South America. Main
tanned youthful vigor and forcefulness
until his last illness. Refused to seek
retirement from his bishopric despite
advanced age. Wrote authoritative books
on astronomy, travel and religion. Was
powerful orator and one of country's
most skilled parliamentarians. Spent
large income in philanthropy, keeping
modest sums for personal use. Loyal
citizen Of Colorado, always ready to aid
IN upbuilding fhe state"
The state herald., 1912-07-26
Take Notice.

We have made arrangements by whic
we can furnish the the Herald and the
Twentieth Century Farmer for one year
for 81 70 In advance. The present sub.
scribers for the Herald can have the nd
vantage OF the same offer by paying
one year In advance on the Herald.
The Twentieth Century Farmer Is a
2s poge weekly magazine strictly up. TO.
da.c vi csey line Of work connected
with farming. II Ia published by the
Omaha Bee. regular subscription price
u.J0.
lhe regular subscription price of the
Herald and Twentieth Century Farmer
is s. and We offer the two for 50.
Call at the Herald office and get sam.
plo copy Of the Twentieth Century Far.
mer.
The state herald., 1912-07-26

GERS would visit the passengers, asking
how they enjoyed the trip. We were
on the water for days and with the
exception of the 6, and Z, day had fine
weather. On these days the ship was
rocking enough to have change. There
was but very little sea-sickness on board
and those who were soon got over 1t.
Our first stop was at Plymouth, but on
all our way, on the ocean, we received
daily bulletins; one was Taft's renomi-
nation. The next stop was Cherbourg.
where we got off; from there we were
taken by special train to Paris, mean
all those going there, we arrived there
at a. m. Sunday morning. On Sunday
we visited several places of interest one
was the Eiffel Tower 9s4 feet high, and
the Musee Des Invalides WHARF Napo-
leon the first and his family and some
relatives are entombed. On Monday
we visited the garden of the Tuileries
and Boulevards as all public buildings
are closed. Today we took trip a
round Puris with the Cooks Agency,
stopping at many places, a guide giving
US history of them In the forenoon
we had visited lie Lonore seeing some
of the greatest masterpieces Of paint
ings that have been produced. We had
a guide for 2 hours and only saw very
little but we shall go again tomorrow,
as one must take his time for this. To
morrow, Wednesday, we are going to
Versailles not far from Paris, and on
Thursday morning we shall leave for
Geneva. Switzerland. We have enjoy
ed this trip so far, splendidly but wish
| could be with you and my friends in
Phillips county now and then. If have
time may write you again after arriv-
ing at Berlin, where my mail will reach
me. / hope everybody there enjoys the
best of health and is in the best of spir-
its and that the farmers of Phillips
county may be blessed with bountiful
crop. l am very anxious for your pa
per and hope it will reach me when !
receive my mail. If anybody should in
lquire what has become of me, tell them
am still on earth and that have not
forgotten my Phillips county friends.
| With best wishes,
A. Scheunemann.
The state herald., 1912-07-26
Paris Letter.

Editor Herald:-Dear Sir and Friend:
When leaving Holyoke promised to
write you and will do so today.
After three days visit in Paris, ILL.,,
we started from New York, June 20, at
10 a. m. A big crowd had gathered at
the dock wishing their friends. by wav-
ing their handkerchiefs and hats, a safe
and pleasant trip and then our steamer
Cleveland" steamed out Of the harbor
a band on board playing America. 4"
Everybody on board bid farewell to the
Land Of Liberty and in few hours we
were out on the Ocean. The weather
was perfect aud we were gliding along
at about Is miles an hour. As soon as
land had disappeared everybody hunted
up their cabins and were unpackins
their belongings used during the trip.
Hardly having finished lunch was served
in the dining rooms, which was bcauti-
fully decorated and the tables were
loaded with the most beautiful cut flow
ers. Everybody was in splendid humor
and soon aequaintanccs were made and
different games which the company
furnish for amusement Of their passen-
gers, were played. Those who didn't
care to take part In any OF the games
were watching from their steamer chairs
Reclining steamer chairs are furnished
by the company, to whoever wants one
during the trip, for which they have to
pay 81. Six meals were served: Break.
fast ut 1880. lunch at 10 and 9, coffee or
tea and cake Mt $3.50 p. IN. dinner at 9
y. m. and lunch again nj $50 y. m. 40
you see our time was well taken up by
lots OF things good 10 eat. In the fore.
noon from 10 TO II we had concert on
deck and from 10 to II y. m. concert In
the dining room and after this last con.
cert the mos, Of ihcm would 40 on deck
and watch the waves by moonlight and
listen TO the sounds of.wntcra caused by
the ship plowing Ia way through the
waves. II Ia too grand to deaeribc and
how beautiful II la to look down into the
water and nee Il ehurncd into a white
foam by the propellers. Every fore.
noon the Captain and hin staff Of Off.
The state herald., 1912-07-26

Program of musical recital given by
Mrs. Cramer's music pupils, at her
home, Tuesday evening, July %.
Duet-Jingle Bells-Fearis-
Frances Thompson, Hertha Fulscher.
Cradle Song-Root- Glaydus Glover.
Waltz -Matthews-Katie Moore.
March-Hart-Esther Van Dyke.
Nocturne Cloy-Elizabeth Thompson
Waltz-Martaine-N Nellie Martin.
At the Fair-Krause-Addie Ready.
March -Wenrich- Esther McKibben.
Waltz-Englemann-Luella Colver.
Galop Brilliante-H Holtz-Helen Lane.
Duet Waltz-Martaine-
Mable Irwin, Esther Van Dyke
Waltz-Spaulding-Lavina Rouch.
Waltz-Englemann-R Rolena Holland.
Caprice Melodique-daven-
Edna Mac Kibben
Reverie- Fitzpatrick-C Clara Fulscher
Waltz-Aletter-Zeta Colver.
Brilliante Galop p-Bohm-Laura Long
Duet, Moonlight Reverie-Allen-
Sadie Webermeier, Minnie Cramer.
The state herald., 1912-07-26
Sudden Death.

j. t. Anderson fell dead Wednesday
day forenoon while plowing corn on his
farm near Holyoke. He had a para
lytic stroke some time ago caused by
the breaking of blood vessel in his
brain but was confined to the house for
only short time though he had not
fully recovered.
He went out to Plow corn Wednes-
day morning as he had been. doing and
when he did not come home for dinner.
Mrs. Anderson went out to the field and
found him dead. He had fallen from
the riding plow and had evidently died
Instantly and had been dead two or
three hours when found. The team
had not moved from where it stopped
when he fell.
The funeral services will be conduct
ed from the Christian church on Satur-
day July 27, at 2 p. m. Obituary will
be published in next issue.
The state herald., 1912-07-26
Farmers Attention.

There will be Farmers Institute at
Helyoke on Aug. 2, and 3. If you are
interested in the silo. and dairy, you can't
afford to miss this institute, as the time
of the institute will be taken up on
these two subjects. dairy and silo and
the construction of the silo. If you
want to. learn how you can make dollars
from your cows, where you have made
cents, be sure and attend this institute
and ] am quite sure you can get the in
formation you SO much desire. Don't
forget the dates. Leave everything
and come. Your time will be well spent
A. C. Cauble, Sec.
The state herald., 1912-07-26
Judicial Convention.

The judicial convention for this the
18th district will be held at Fort Nor
gan on Tuesday July 80, 1912.
The apportionment of delegates is
Morgan county 6, Logan S, Yuma 5.
Phillips 8, Washington and Sedgwick
2.
The matter of setting the regular Of
fetal call was overlooked till too late
to give the same in this issue.
The state herald., 1912-07-26

DR.. and Mrs. ]. Stanley Hill with
their three sons of Norman, Neb. art
visiting with his parents Rev. and Mrs.
). r. Hill of our town. They expect
later to go from here to Denver. Colo
rado Springs and other points Of inter
est for vacation.
The state herald., 1912-07-26

P. B. Stewart OF Colorado Springs
has publicly announced that he will not
have his name presented to the repub-
lican state assembly as candidate for
governor but will have his name placed
on the primary ballot by petition.
The state herald., 1912-07-26

The readers Of the Herald will sec
from reading the county commissioners
board proceedings given in this issue
that the banks Of the county with which
the county money has been deposited
for the past Is months, during that
time, paid to the county treasurer ms
interest on the county money. ss6i. 90.
This isa good showing for the present
county Naturalization
The state herald., 1912-07-26

Miss Leah Stetter, of Holyoke, ar
rived in Sterling Monday morning from
Teeumseh. Nebraska, accompanying
Robert and Frank Furguson home from
several weeks visit to relatives at that
place. Miss Stetter left Sterling Tues
day morning for Bridgeport where she
will visit for few days before return
Ing to her home at Holyoke.- Sterling
Democrat.
The state herald., 1912-07-26

Stolen from my west place some
wheat. carpenter tools, plush lap-robe,
black on one side and leopard spots on
the other. photograph album. black
leather binding and photographs. 60 90
reward for information leading to re.
covery of articles and prosecution of
guilty party. Harold Peterson.
The state herald., 1912-07-26

Hasn't it occurred to you
already that Scheunemann's
store always carries the most
complete line of the most up
to.date goods in town? and
that the prices are always
very reasonable?
The state herald., 1912-07-26

Mrs. Muriel Jones, better known 10
Holyoke people as Muricl Williams,
came down from Sterling Tuesday for
short visit with the family of her
grandmother, Mrs. II. j. Young. Her
husband has a position in the train ser
vice on th- high line and they will make
their home in Sterling.
The state herald., 1912-07-26

j. A. Peterson c. o. Rudesil of Hol
yoke were transacting business in Wray
the first of the woek The former is
engaR ed in the hardware business in
Holyoke. Gazette.
The state herald., 1912-07-26

Mp and Mrs. Fred Neumair and Mrs.
Neumsir's mother of Kalamazoo, Mich.
stopped day in Holyoke last week
with friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Mert Morse
on their W ay by auto to Denver ard
other points in the state.
The state herald., 1912-07-26

Mrs. Coleman of Albany, Ind, who
had been visiting with her sister, Mrs.
W. E. Pugh of this county, left Tues
day for York, Neb., and Mrs. Pugh ac-
companied her.
The state herald., 1912-07-26

There was about l,4O0 90 paid out to
the farmers for cream delivered at Hol
yoke last week. That is n good show
ing for the dairy industry in the terri
tory tributary to Holyoke.