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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-02-05
HlTCHCOCK'S REPORT
Postmaster General Favors Parcel
Post Extension and Penny POSTAGE

HOSkn6SIeE 0cncTdi eFdVoFS PaFCSi
Post Extension and Penny Postage
Washington, Feb. POSTMASTER
General Hitchcock's annual report
tentatively suggests reduction of some
parcel post rates and increasing the
limit of weight beyond eleven pounds
recommends civil pensions for postal
employees; an increase in rates ON sec
ond class mail, which may pave the
way for 1 cent letter postage; the
consolidation of the third and fourth
elias SEES, so books and papers may be
forwarded by parcel post.
The postmaster general points out
that during his administration expense
of operating the postal service has
been cut down $45 900 900.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-02-05
REMARKS APPLAUDED
Congressman Would Tar Minister
Who Performed Mixed MARRIAGE

Washington, Jan. 31.-To tar and
feather" the white minister of Niles.
Mich, who performed the marriage
of George F. Thompson, a negro, to
Helen A. Hanson, 15-year -old
feeble minded white girl, both of
Chicago, was the suggestion in the
house by Representative Roddenberry
of Georgia.
He made violent attack, referring
to the Jack Johnson case. Frequent
applause marked his speech.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-02-05
EngIand's Bio Naval BUDGET

London, Jan. 81 England is con-
tinuing her struggle for the supremacy
of the seas. The naval budget shows
an increase of $40 900 200 for con-
struction OF sea ornaments.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-02-05
Shipment Of Million In Gold

Boston, Jan. pa shipment OF
81 900 900 in gold was made from the
local United States sub treasury. The
coins were sent by express to New
York city and there will be placed
aboard a steamer for England.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-02-05
Five Die In Fire

Richland, Ia. Feb. 2.-Major Har-
ris, his wife and two children and his
mother, were burned to death when
their farm home, three miles north of
Richland, was destroyed by fire.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1913-02-07

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FOR SA
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
Sunday Services.
Woodstock

Universalist--.Re II. l.. Garfield,
pastor; morning service at 1890,
Sunday school at II.4S.
Congregational Rev. Benjamin
Swift, pastor. Morning service at
1870, Sunday school at 1850.
Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor at 7.3o. Thursday evening
prayer meeting AT 7.3o.
Methodist Episcopal Rev. F. I.
Clark, pastor. Services Sunday
Preaching, 1890 a. M; Sunday
school, II.45 a.. M; Thursday
prayer meeting, 7.3o p. NJ; Sunday
evening meeting, 100.
Catholic - Rev. Fl. T. Maillet,
pastor. Mass at II ~; evening
service at 7.3o.
Services will be held the second
and fourth Sunday of each month
at Village hall, Quechee, at 9
O'Clock, and al Barnard, at the
town hall, on the second Sunday
of each month at 9 O'Clock
ST. James Church-Rev. II. Lee
Blanc Lynch, rector. MOI ming Prayer
and Sermon 1890 ann Holy Com
munion on first Sunday III the month
after Morning PRAYER. Sunday
School at noon. Evening Prayer
and sermon S p. m. All are
welcome.
Christian Pastor, Rev E. r.
Phillips. Services Sunday. Preach
ing at 1890 a. M; Sunday
schoolat II; J. S. c. E. at 3 p. m.
Y; p. S. G. E. at 7.3o p. M;
mid-week prayer meeting at 7.3o
p. m.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
Cooperative Cattle Breeding
in Windsor County.

Portions of Windsor county have
long been known for the production
of certain breeds of cattle and many
carloads of excellent stock are
shipped from the county every year
This is produced by farmers who
keep thoroughbreds and very salts
factory prices are received. These
farmers are producing the right
kind OF stock and are receiving the
right kind of prices for it
When we consider the farmers Of
most agricultural communities as a
whole we find hut a small percent
of them are keeping thoroughbred
stock. Circular A, issued by the
Michigan Agricultural college in
January 1909. states:
1.-THE chief fault of the common
cattle of Michigan is their lack Of
quality and uniform type; this is
due to need Of good blood and also
~ the indiscriminate admixture of
the blood of both beef and dairy
types. This lack of uniformity pre-
vents the use OF economic methods
in any specific line of production
aud prohibits the best results IN
marketing"
The writer of the circular quoted
states in addition that one Of The
causes of lack of breeding Of Michi
gan cattle 10 found in the nse Of
grade and scrub sires."
Many say that it costs too much
40 get into the thoroughbred bust
mems. and consequently never make
che attempt; but why not get around
this difficulty by organizing co OPP
erative breeding associations accord
ing to the following plan;
The owners of about 100 cows
agree to take equal shares of stock
in M association organized for the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12

purchase of three registered bulls.
The understanding is that these
bulls are to be owned in common
and changed from group to group
every two years. thus providing SER
vice for six years to three groups of
forty COWS each Barring accident or
loss by death, the association is pro-
vided with registered males for a
portion of six years at an initial cost
of $40 to $40 per member.
An effort is being made by the
county agricultural advisor to organ
ize such associations in Windsor
county, and any farmer interested is
requested to write the advisor at
White River Junction.
JAY CoRYELL,
Agricultural Advisor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
WEST WOODSTOCK

r d Bridge spent several days
in West Bridgewater last week
Mrs. Harold Perkins and son
spent Sunday and Monday in Bridge
water Corners.
Mr.. and Mrs Arson Curtis Of
Lake City, Iowa, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Abel Shattuck.
Chas Royce and wife of Malvern,
iowa, are visiting his parents. Mr..
and Mrs Philip Royce.
Ray Adams of Randolph Center
was the recent guest of his brother,
l'hos. j Adams.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hodge of
Mount belly spent few days with
Mrs Hodges parents. E. s Slack
and vile. last week
Mrs r. o Branan and son went
TO Westpnrt. n. Y, for a visit with
relatives and friends on Friday Of
last week
Mrs Josephine Barber is visiting
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
A Observation-Disclosures Trail.

Probably many of the people of
Woodstock have heard of thei trail
which is being built along the Green
Mountain range by the Green
Mountain Club. Few know more
than that there is such trail This
mountain pathway when completed
will extend from the Massachusetts
line to the Canada line. Many miles
of this trail are partially finished
and as fast as contributions are re-
ceived the work is being pushed for
ward The Vermont Forest Service
has co-operated with tile mountain
club and las superintendent much
of the work which has already been
completed.
KiIlington Peak, 424I feet above
the SEA level, lies but fourteen miles
west Of Woodstock That the people
of Woodstock may have easy access
to this beautiful mountain peak, the
Green Mountain Club with the For
est Service is ready to cooperate
with them in building trail from
the village of West Bridgewater to
the summit of the mountain. The
trip from Woodstock to the noun
tain will then be easily made in a
day and the trampers will have
sufficient time to visit the famous
spring, which is located several
hundred feet down from the peak on
the Rutland side, and to enjoy the
splendid view which the mountain
affords
The proposed trail will not exceed
Is per cent grade. except near the
summit. where the ruggedness of
the topography will necessitate a
short. brisk climb.
In the near future opportunity
will be given to contribute towards
this Woodstock Killington trail,
which will in time prove source Of
great pleasure to all those who are
interested in Vermont and her
mountains.
Roderic M Olzendam
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
RANcAMAN DIES IN PosTHoLE
Californian Falls Into Excavation ano
10 suffocated, Being Unable to
ExtrIcate Himself

Stockton. Californian Mol. .
wealthy rancher of this county. met an
unusual and tragic DEATH
Mol and his foreman returned tc
his ranch near Escalon after attend
ing to business matters in Stockton
Mol started to walk to Escalon. He
cut across the fields and while walk.
ing near the Tidewater & Southern
railroad stumbled over mound O,
dirt and fell head first into post
hole.
The hole was about two feet wide
and ak feet deep. Mol was unable to
get out and was suffocated.
His body was found by a section
crew The men noticed little dos
standing on the track. They followed
the dog. which took them to the place
where his master had met his death
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
FINE PRINTING
FINE PUBLICATIONS


until the fall term of school begins.
Mrs. Harvey DeWolf and daugh-
ter, Miss Maude DeWolf. of Lebanon
were guests of Miss Addie Paul a
day or two. this week
Carl Atwood of Greenfield, Mass
came up on his motorcycle and
spent the Fourth with his father.
making the run of over 100 miles in
Eve hours. The worst piece of road
encountered during the trip was in
front of Fl. III. Totman's
Mrs. Emma Adams was in Castle
ton this week. going by auto.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
Woodstock. VI. July II. 1913
Announcement.

The publishing and commercial
work OF the Elm Tree Press makes
such demands on the Office that il
has been decided to restrict the
newspaper work. and the Spirit Of
the Age will, with the issue Of
July Goth. cease publication. 1t
was founded 73 years ago by Charles
G.. Eastman, and has been continu-
ously published ever since 1t has
had loyal number of readers and
friends during all these years; it has
many now and perhaps not few
will regret its passing in its present
form.
But this ia not the end OF The
Age, for the name will be continued
in new publication, monthly,
which the mechanical department Of
The Elm Tree Press is well equipped
to produce. geographically the
new journal will be most attractive
and credit to the press and the
publishers. The Elm Tree Press has
already national reputation for its
work and it's productions have
brought credit to the town.
The name of this new journal will
be 1.-The Elm Tree Monthly and
Spirit of the Age" 1t will have at
least l6 pages and not infrequently
more. It will be devoted first to
Woodstock and her varied interests
and next to Vermont. The local
features of the old newspaper will
be largely retained, reporting all the
more important happenings of the
month. The comment on local and
state affairs will be independent and
unrestrained by unreasonable adj
herence to any party interests.
The Elm Tree Monthly and Spirit
of the Age will try above all things
TO be interesting in picture and text,
and to gain and hold growing list
of readers. 1t will give all possible
space to the progress of Greater
Vermont and the development of
the State industrially, commercially
and as recreation ground. The
news of the Oranges. the schools,
the activities of the Y. M. @. A., the
churches, fraternal and patriotic
societies will be reported in respec-
tive departments. covering the
whole field Of local and neighbor-
hood life as far as space permits.
The price of the new monthly will
be one dollar year.
Subscribers to The Age will be
given the full limit Of their subscrip-
ton value.
The Elm Tree Press intends that
its reputation for good printing
shall be maintained and increased
and asks the Ncontiuued support OF
its former patrons.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
Boys and Girls
Save Your Nickels

There is nothing that contributes
more to health, happiness and long
life than thrift.
Having this in mind, the Hyde
Park Savings Bank has adopted
ideas and methods with reference to
promoting Thrift in the mind of the
Vermont boy--and the Vermont
girl as well-which are regarded by
some bankers as contrary to the
rules of good banking.
In other words, the Hyde Park
Savings Bank will receive deposits
of any size, however small, because
it believes that in so doing it is
encouraging the boy and girl to
become thrifty. Starting a bank
account with nickel or dime
involves am absolute loss to the bank
accepting So small deposit, unless
other deposits are made later on.
But banks, although their managers
do not always realize it, are incor-
porated TOR the public good, and so
the Hyde Park Bank, realizing its
duty to the general public, says to
the boy or giil who is willing to
begin saving, "Come on with your
deposits, however small, the bank
will take its chances on Jour becom
ing larger banker later on"
Very few boys and girls realize
the wonderful power Of compound
interest. The Hyde Park Bank pays
four per cent. and compounds semi
annually and pays all taxes, and at
this rate boy commencing at ten
years OF age to save dime day,
and continuing to save that sum,
will have
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
STATE OF VERMONT 1.-THE Hon
District of Hartford as ora b | G

district OF Hartford IS orable
Probate Court for said District:
To all persons interested in the trust
estate for benefit of Mary G. Dana
under the Will of Edward Dana, late of
Woodstock in said District, deceased
testate Greeting:
Whereas Charles w. Sabin, Trustee
of said estate, has deceased before the
objects for which he was appointed
have been completed and accomplished
and there is no adequate provision in
said Will for filling the vacancy caused
thereby, said Court has assigned the
seventeenth day of June, A. d. 1913 at
the Probate Office at said Woodstock as
the time and place for appointing a
Trustee to fill said vacancy, and has
ordered this order to be published for
three successive weeks before said day
assigned in the Spirit Of The Age,
newspaper published at said Woodstock,
as public notice thereof to all persons
interested therein
Therefore you are notified to appear
at said time and place and show cause,
if any there be, why said appointment
should not be made.
Given under my hand at said Wood h
stock this 9th day of May, 1918, The
Judge and Register of said Court each
being disqualified to act in the premises.
M. S. BUCK
Assistant Judge of Windsor
County Court
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
New School Superintendent

Bethel.-Merle A. Sturtevant of
Buekfeld, Me-, has been chosen
superintendent of schools in Bethel,
Royalton and Tunbridge at a salary
of $3.50. He is graduate Of
Bowdoin, class of 1908, and has
filed imp ,rtant educational posi-
tons ever since, including the SUI
perinte ndency of rural schools for
the last three years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
NORWICH

Little Isabel Lewis, six years of
age, started last Friday for Bakers
field, Cal, to make her home with
her maternal grandmother. She
makes the trip alone IN the care of
the railroad company. Through the
efforts and kindness of Mrs. George
Kibling, her fare was paid By
friends here and doll dresse d,
beside paper dolls and other things,
we've given to her.
Mrs. Pound Of Cambridge, Mass,
is at Mrs. Mary Loveland's for a
few days.
Cards are received announcing the
marriage at Gull Lake, Michigan,
of Herbert N. Il. Nichols and Louise
e. Mcconnell, July .. Their home
is to be Kotgebue, Alaska.
Mrs. Glen Slack and daughter of
Boston is ut the home OF her sister
in-law, Mrs. j. D. Huntley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustine Derby
and daughter OF New York are
stopping at the Mrs. Albert Con-
verse house. Mrs. Derby was Miss
Olga Converse and spent her sum
mers here as girl.
Edso n Keith spent the 4th with
his wife and son at d. w. Curriers'.
He returned to his work at Man
chester, N. H., Saturday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12

Elm tree beetles have been found
in large numbers in Brattleboro
The only successful method of com
batting this pest is by spraying with
arsenate of lead.
Castleton had $4,000 fire July
A. which burned two houses and a
block and left seven families home
less Most of the loss is covered by
insurance.
George Green of Weatherstield
was fined $500 aud costs for fishing
with a spear in Rescue lake in Lud-
low.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12

Which is the better, to spend this
dime per day for cigarettes, beer, or
other worse than useless things and
late in life be candidate foi the
poorhouse, or to save it and be
independent The poet Burns ex-
presses his idea of independence in
the following lines addressed to a
young friend. They may be well be
committed to memory by every boy
and girl:
ITO catch dame Fortunes golden
smile,
Assiduous wait upon her;
And gather gear by ev'ry vile
That's justified by honor;
Not for to hide it in hedge,
Nor for train-attendant;
But for the glorious privilege
Of being Independent.
Remember the Hyde Park Bank
is conducted along strictest lines of
safety and in its twenty-four years
of existence has been SO painstaking
and conservative that it has never
lost dollar by a poor note.
Its managers are all Nermonters
whom you know--rten who never
speculate or deal with Wall Street
in any way.
1t is perfectly safe to send your
money to the Hyde Park Bank by
Postal or Express Money Order,
Registered Letter or Check. In its
twenty-four years OF business not
dollar has ever been lost by any
depositors sending his money to the
Hyde Park Savings Bank.
Start bank account today and
become banker. Your bank pass
book will be returned to you by first
mail, and every courtesy and con-
venience which bank can extend
to its de positors, consistent with
good banking, will be always
cheerfully extended.
We have something in the way of
a self-registering bank. Let us send
you lcaflet describing it. Write
for it.
Write for any particulars about
which you desire information, adj
dressing the President, CARROLL 5.
PAGE, or the Treasurer, F. M. Cur
YER, Hyde Park, VT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
QUECHEE.

While in the swimming pool July
4th Klondyke Thomas got beyond
his depth and sank twice before he
was rescued by Leo Mccartney and
Ralph Howard. He was resus-
citated with some difficulty.
A horse owned by &. E. Billings
broke its hip in the pasture recently
and had to be killed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
BRIDCEWATER.

The ball team was twice beaten at
Pittsfield July 4th.
Clarence Carlisle lost horse
Saturday which had had been in the
family 20 years.
Mrs. E. A. Davis and Miss Davis
have returned from Medfoid, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. HI. A. Cole of Bur
lington are visiting at Thomas
Coles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
MARRIAGES.

In Woodstock, July 8, by Rev. HI. l..
Garfield, Fred M. .Furnan and Miss Eva
M. Webster, both of Woodstock.
In Burlington, july, by Rev. J. A.
Lacouture, Miss Gilberta M. Chaperon
of Burlington and Herbert X. Ashley of
White River Junction.
In Woodstock, July 10, by Rev. r.
Leblanc Lynch, Miss Anna c. johnson
and William j. Beck, both of Roston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
BIRTHS

In Leominster, July 8, son to Mr..
and Mrs. Rolfe w. Smith.
In Hartland, July 2, son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Gardner.
In West Woodstock, July 3. son to
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram w. johnson.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
SOUTH POMFRET

Mrs. Fred Atwood and son Harold
Of Greenfield. Mass. arrived at b E
Howland's Wednesday, to remain
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
The OttalQueGhGG Savings Bank
Woodstock, Vermont
INCORPORATED 1877

DEPOSITS JULY l, 1918 S2,l9l, 67l.O0
SURPLUS 1874. s76.22
TOTAL ASSETS $2,376, 547.22
TRUSTEES
f. S. Mackenzie William S. Hewitt
Henry w. Walker Fr,d'k c. Southgate
William S. Dewey Charles f. Chapman
William ID. Clough
This bank is now paying 4 per cent.
interest on deposits.
Deposits made during the first ten
days of January and July draw interest
from the first of these months. Deposits
made during the first five days of other
months draw interest from the first of
the month.
Interest will be credited to depositors
January l and July ], compromising
twice a year.
The Vermont Legislature has repealed
the law restricting deposits in any one
savings bank to $2OOO.00 This bank
can now pay interest on individual de-
posits of any amountSand all taxes will
be paid by the bank. Nothing will be
reported to the listers for taxation.
Safe Deposit Boxes to Rent
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
GARAGE for Habv carrlaoes.

GaTdHt TOT bdpy -OdTTIdBcB. N
Philadelphia.-To insure the regu
lar attendance of mothers and faith
ers, the Henry Disston Memorial
church here is building garage for
baby carriages
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12

relatives and many friends at Spring
field.
r. o Rraman returned from
Westport, N. r., Wednesday even
ing
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12
DEATHS

In Hartland, July 2, Miss Emily Shat
tuck, aged 20 years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12

Mack---I have three daug hters on
my hands.
Wyld- That's nothing. l have
three sons-in-law Oh mime Judge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1913-07-12

JULY l, 1918 S2,l9i, e7l.OO
SURPLUS 1874, s76.22
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-15

VIZ ASHINGTON.-Silent, smooth. eff
w cient is the business force in the
office of the nations chief executive at
the White House. The total business
staff, including ushers, messengers and
so or. numbers little more than 40. And
the modest one-story office annex to
the White House does not represent
more than a fraction of the floor space
occupied by many a large corporation.
Handling the White House mail is
one of the heaviest responsibilities or
the business done there. 1t is doubt
full if there is any other place where
the incoming mail varies so tremen-
dously from day to day. In addition,
there is a rule that every letter ad-
dressed to the president shall be &C
knowledged from the White House,
even though it is referred to some gov
eminent department.
Moreover, there is a rule also to the
effect that every letter received mus
exceptional circumstances make this
impossible. This policy of promptness
taxes the our of the White House
business establishment when, as some
times happens, the daily receipts JUMP
to 1000 letters or more. often more
1t is only fair to say, however, tina
such circumstances are exceptional, al
though many newspaper readers havt
been led to believe that the presiden
received at least 1000 letter every da,
of his occupancy of the office. AS
matter Of fact, there are weeks at
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-05-15
HOMEMADE WRITING DESK.

The writing desk illustrated below,
with its wide drop-leaf to write upon,
plenty of pigeon-holes in which to
stick letters, school papers, catalogues
of boats, toys, athletic goods, ETC.. n
other things that you wish to keep
neal to hand, and a drawer" for
writing materials, is just what you
need for your room. The drawer Is
really misnamed, because the n IN
this desk does not pull out, but is
reached by raising a hinged leaf tE,
Fig. 81. However, it serves the pur-
pose of a drawer and, besides being
easier to construct, 1t is handler to
get at. Where there is a regular
drawer it is necessary to close the
desk, or at least partly close the drop
leaf, to gain access to it.
A small packing case from the store
room, grocery, or dry goods store
and a few boards from the wood pile
or from another box, will be needed
for the desk.
After renailing all boards that show
signs of %loosening, cut two strips o.
wood three inches wide and OF {
length equal to the inside depth OF thu