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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-13
GIVES cIItR MEETING

The meeting Of the Civics Club on
the evening Of August 9th was called
to order by the President, Mrs. Wal
ter X. Hard who, after a few words Of
welcome, introduced Mr.. Morse, the
speaker Of the evening.
Mr. Morsc's interesting and instrue-
tive address, emphasized by the pic
lures on the screen ttalSen by HIM
self. brought before us wildly the
barren dcsolation and the primitive
estate Of some Of the one room schools
Of the county Few OF us realized
that such conditions could prevail in
this twentieth century.
1t is pleasing TO note how, in some
cases, the pupils themselves are in
spired by the desire for better things,
under the stimulus of Mr.. Morse's
visits and teaching, and banding them
selves into committees. by their own
labor and that of friends whom they
interested cleared their school
grounds, cleaned and painted the
buildings outside and in and adorned
the rooms with pictures and growing
plants. 1t would be well if every per-
son in the county having the well-be-
ing and education of children at heart
could hear Mr.. Morse's earnest, plain
spoken account
Mrs. Hard asked Mrs, Rastall to say
few words about the Civics Club.
She explained it to be the most demo-
cratic of clubs, open to all, having no
dues, no forms to be subscribed to.
It's one desire being to learn the truth
about existing conditions; its one OBJ
ject that of civic betterment.
The club wishes to express its
appreciation Of Mr.. Gilbert's kindness
in giving them an opportunity TO lis
ten to his fine singing; to convey their
gratitude to Mr.. Morse for his good
work, and to thank the ev. Mr.. Brown
for the use of the Baptist church for
the meeting.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-13
Manchester, VT, Aug. 18th, 1914.
70 The Editor of The Journals:

Two or so weeks ago you were kind
enough to lend me your columns for
the purpose of agitating the question
of Grange and County picnic. |
have heard from those who have been
instrumental in bringing about SIM
liar community gatherings and from
what information was obtainable a
county picnic was one Of the most de-
sireable community affairs, from all
standpoints, practicable.
As stated in the former letter, there
were some prospects Of The Benning-
ton County Improvement Association
cooperating with the Oranges in the
undertaking. They now have signihed
their willingness to do more than their
share and will underwrite the picnic,
guaranteeing the rental Of the
grounds, hire a first class band, put
up dancing pavilion, covering the
floor with canvas, hiring an orchestra
II it is later deemed advisable to have
one In addition to the band, furnish
coffee and milk and arrange for games
ETC., in fact do everything to make
the affair brilliant success. To those
who know the officer in charge OF this
association this action on their part
will be of no surprise, as they have
always been on the watch to start or
foster any movement that looked for
the welfare of the county or which
would advance the interests Of the
inhabitants either economically or
socially and to the Improvement Asso-
citation we owe not only the assurance
of this social gathering, but many
other good things we never thought
Of prior to Mr.. J. B. Wilbur's found
ing of the Association and Mr.. Morse's
coming among US.
Unless some important event not
known of now interferes the picnic
will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9th,
at Arlington, which seems to be as
centrally located as any place avail
able.
The last picnic, picnic held for the
children in Arlington, was attended
by over 1,500 and those familiar with
these matters feel sure that Grange
and County picnic, with all the feature
mentioned and TO which all are invited
would bring out at least 5000 people,
especially as it is expected that form
err Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Prouty and other prominent speakers
will be present and address the audi
ence assembled
Fraternally yours,
GEORGE +. LAWRENCE,
Master Of BattenkilI Valley Grange.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-13
DORSET HOLLOW NOTES

Miss Alice V. Kelley is spending a
few days in Rutland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Of New Rochelle,
n. Y, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Orson Lowell, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Whitman and
friends Of Manchester were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jones Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seymour mad
family were guests Of their daughter,
Mrs. Ern Roberts, Sunday.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-13
SPRING NEEDS
Now is the time and
SHAW'S FURNITURE STORE

is the place to 60 for your Spring require
ments in furniture, art squares mattresses,
crex rugs, mattngs, oil cloth and imported Eng
Iish lnoIeum, the kind that lasts. Window
shades, door poles. portiers curtains, sewing
machines. any make you want; also baby car
rases and go-carts, safety cribs, piazza turnl-
ture, refrigerators, crockery, or anything you
want to complete your house furnishings.
Give me a call and my prices will convince
you that you do not have to go farther or out OF
town to save money. This is the beginning OF
my twelfth year supplying your wants. and the
year just past has by far exceeded any previous
one in amour, Of goods sold which proves my
many satisfied old customers continue to help
bring new ones.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-13
A OoIeful Mood.

The proprietor Of Paris cafe no
iced that after he had refused to give
his pianist an increase OF salary tho
number Of his customers dwindled
rapidly. 1t was only when all but
one diner had deserted him that he
discovered that the pianist had been
inflcting Chopins Funeral March
Oh the audience nightly. The pianist,
who was proceeded against In the law
courts and was fined francs, pleaded
that he played according to the mood
be felt In after bis request bad beea
refused.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-13
THIS VERY DAY.

Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow
may never come. ! believe in to-
day. !, is all that | possess. The
past is Of value only as i, can make
the life Of today fuller and freet.
There is no assurance Of tomorrow.
! must make good today. Charles
Stelzle.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-13
DORSET CHURCH NOTES

Mr., Durand of Chicago, talked to
| the members of the Sunday school last
Sunday morning.
The unforeseen circumstances has
arisen and the Church clubs have been
compelled to postpone indefinitely
their play, "Mr. Bob which vas
scheduled for this evening.
A few of the boys of this commlin-
ity assembled for camp fire on Mr..
Paddock's hill last night The pur-
pose of the meeting was to talk over
plans for the organization of boy
scout troop. Sargent Child, a boy
scout from Flushing, L. l., was pres
ent and gave some interesting in
formation in regard to the movement.
DR.. Ward, professor Of religious ed
ucation in the Chicago Theological
Seminary, occupied the pulpit of the
church last Sunday and, instead of a
sermon, read an original story. The
theme of the story was the attempt of
one man to follow the teaching of
Jesus and to become little child.
The story held the attention of the
congregation from beginning to end.
Next Sunday morning, the pulpit of
the church will be supplied by the
Rev. Dumont Clarke, who will ex-
change with the pastor. Mr.. Clarke
is resident of Manchester and, dur
ing the summer months, is supplying
the church at Sunderland. The splen-
did success of his short ministry there
should insure him a large congrega-
ton in Dorset as it doubtless will.
A fairly large and very appreciative
audience attended the musical enter
tainment in the vestry of the church
last Friday evening. The entertain
ment consisted Of piano solos render
ed by Miss Rochester and vocal solos
rendered by H. w. Sheldon accompan-
led by Miss Harriet Holley. The pro-
ceeds, which amounted to about $1,000,
will be divided between the church and
the library.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-13

Impure blood runs you down
makes you an easy victim for dis
ease. For pure blood and sound d.
gestion--Burdock Blood Bitters. At
all drug stores. Price, sl00. adv.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-08-13
SOUTH DORSET

The DAYS are hot and the dust flies
The nights are cool and one can sleep,
We have had frequent showers, but
the springs and brooks are low.
Mother earth has been dry so long
that the water is soaked up, yet crops
are fine average, much better than
last season.
If anyone who notices automobiles
over speeding or running after sunset
without both head and tail lights, or
teams or footmen out Of the
road, will report to the Grand Juror
such offence, giving names, number,
and place and time Of said offence, he
will investigate the same and try to
correct such offences. We cannot be
too careful to protect our citizens ac-
cording to law.
The general war in Europe makes
US feel glad that America is not mixed
up with the Old World governments,
and if we did not have to act as
umpire in those little Latin Republics
south of us in America, it would be
much better for the U. S.
We have enough food products to
feed all our people for years and it
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
HENRY NJ. BOSWORTH-CAN-
FOR GOVERNOR

Elsewhere in this issue will appear
the announcement of Henry NJ. Bos-
worth. Auditor of Public Accounts. as
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for Governor.
No one will be unfair enough as to say
that Henry Bosworth has not made the
State A most excellent Auditor OF PUB
lie Accounts; that he has been weighed
in the political balance and not found
wanting: as a member and chairman oil
the State Board of Yalution and Assess
ment he stood like a stone wall for the
peoples rights against corporate greed
and wealth; as State Treasurer he made
a most excellent official. In fact, wher
ever duty has called this excellent and
courageous Democrat, he has always
barred his breast to the front of the ar
nv and acquitted himself with honor,
as we'll as rejecting honor and credit on
the State. He is, indeed, clean-hand-
ed and open fighter and an honorable
upright public official. If nominated
and elected. he will makea model Gov
ernor. '-Anoe rson News.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
If You Have Lost
Anything of Value
Advertise In This Paper
And Get 1t Back.
Church Notes


Wednesday evening, at the First
Christian Church. the thirtieth inst,
the annual reports of the different de-
partments of the church will be read.
and all members are urged TO be present.
This will be a very interesting service.
Next Sunday evening the churches
will unite at the Christian church in the
services TO be conducted through the
week by Rev. S. D. Gordon, the famous
author OF Quiet Talks On Power"
Mr.. Gordon is known all over the world.
and these meetings will be great in
SEPARATION to Christian people. The pro
gramme is given below:
Sunday, January g. at p. m, in the
First Christian Church: How an old
town was gently but radically shaken
up and then shaken up anew"
Four afternoons at o'clock in the
Methodist Church:
Discovering The Presence
of God"
Tuesday-"Ho to Assure The An
swers to Prayer,-The Great Simple
Conditions "
Wednesday, to Assure Answers
to Prayer,-The School Of Prayer"
Thursday-''The Significance of This
World-war to The Thoughtful Chris
tian.'
Four week nights at o'clock in the
Presbyterian Church:
Monday-"The Men Who Took a
Walk With God and Never Came Back"
Tuesday-"God's Need of Human
Channels -
Wednesday-Th Masters Rule of Ex-
change and Brokerage"
Thursday-'The Mastering Passion"
Topic are subject to change. Every
one cordially invited.
First Quarterly Communion Service OF
the New ear will be held in connection
with the morning service at the First
Presbyterian church on the first Sab
bath Of the month. No night service.
Union service at the First Christian
church, conducted by DR.. S. D. Gordon.
The Union Meetings will be continued
four Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday-two services day.
the afternoon meetings at 3 o'clock in
the Methodist church, and the evening
services at o'clock in the First Presby-
terrain church. DR.. Gordon is a man of
great spiritual power and his messages
will be most stimulating and inspiring.
Preparatory services for Communion
Sabbath on the Wednesday night pre-
ceding.-R. L. Telford, Pastor.
At the Methodist church Cd Thursday
night an Old Fashioned Watch Night
Service. Refreshments and the Sacri-
ment of the Lords Supper from 10 to
1915 p. m. Sunday morning at 1O:45
o'clock Dr. Gordon will preach. All cor
daily invited.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
THE PORK BARREL.

The Committee on Federal Aid IN the
construction Of the post roads has report
ed in favor of Federal Government ex-
tending aid TO the States and through
local agencies IN the construction OF
model roads. and recommends perma-
nent commission for that purpose. 1t
also says that care should be exercised
that Federal aid be scientific and effec-
tive and no, to degenerate into pork
barrel raid on the National treasury
Now, if the committee will point out
some method by which it can be prevent
ed from becoming a mere pork barrel,
the country will be willing to give it cor
dial support. The stupendOus sums ex-
pended for the improvement Of worth
less rivers and harbors would stagger
the comprehension. 1t is now proposed
that the same method be empIoyed in
the highways of the country.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
Correspondence
KINGSTON.

Miss Ethel Flannery, who has been
away from home for several months
teaching school, is at home.
The Xmas tree and entertainment,
given by Mr. Owen Yates school, was
quite success.
Mrs. Sarah Ballard, who has been in
i'll health for some time, is slowly i'm
proving.
Miss Archie Maupin returned home
Saturday from Lexington. She was ac-
companed by her cousin, Master r.
vine Maupin.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Adams, of Whites
burg. are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Webb during the holidays.
Frank Hazelwood has moved from
this place to the Crookeviile vicinity.
VIM. Munday, who has been living
near Richmond, has moved back to this
community.
Best wishes for happy New Year to
the Climax Madisonian and its many
readers. The Christmas number was a
beauty. Many complimentary express
ions of appreciation of it were heard
here from friends and readers.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
SPEEDWELL.

Mr.. and Mrs. George P. Burke. of
Rosslyn, spent few days with DIR.
Coomer and family last week.
John w. Hord, our model farmer, and
his congenial and model wife. entertain
ed Christmas day their children, grand
children and few friends. The dinner
was so bounteous and delicious that it
made those present wish for the stom-
acbs of elephants and the necks of gil
RATES., so that they could taste it g long
time and hold large quantity. Mr..
Hord said that there was no foot and
mouth disease on his place, but great
ly fear that there will be some cases OF.
foot disease in this section.
Geo. w. Park, who has been very i'll
for some days, is reported no better.
billiard Bergman, who has been suf-
fering from the effects of an operation
on one of his eyes, is slowly improv-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. West entertained
their SON. w. G. West and wife, of Sill
YER Creek, and few friends Sunday, in
honor of their daughter, Miss Tommie.
who had returned from Hazard, where
she is employed as teacher in the high
school at that place.
Miss Emma Hendren, who teaches in
the high school at Richmond, is spend
ing the Xmas vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Hendren.
The Bible school of Speedwell church
concluded the years work with gen
eral review. after which there were OK
ercises, consisting of speeches, recita-
tions, songs, duets, quarteites, etc., all
of which were appropriate for celebrate
ing Christmas. After this, the school
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
THE GRANGE
Conducted by
y.W. BARROW. Chatham. N. T..
Editor of the Netu York State Grange
ReUietD
WASHINGTON GRANGE.

Annual Meeting at North Yakima Dis
cussed Important Matters.
Washington is one OF the grange
states that holds its annual meeting in
the early summer instead of the rigor-
Gus winter. The session this year was
held at North Yakima and was well
attended. State Master c. B. Kegley
gave a strong address. in which he set
forth policies of the grange in this
most forceful words.
1t appears from the secretary's re-
port that the receipts of the year. in
Guiding cash on hand at the beginning
of the year. were $1112S-SS and that
the cash balance on hand May 81.
1914, was $4.35060. The state grange
paid national grange dues to the
amount of $4,000. 1t cost 81. 101-12 to
publish its official paper.
Among the resolutions adopted of
general interest was one to the effect
that the time limit for the session of
the national grange should not exceed
one week 1t was stated that the cost
of the annual sessions for the past
each. and therefore it was believed
that the session should be shortened.
Another resolution opposed repre-
sentation in the state legislature by
nontaxpayers. The state tax table
showed that seventeen representatives
and two senators pay no taxes at an
that twenty-eight representatives and
three senators pay less than $40 each
and that forty representatives and six
senators pay less than $50 each. The
average per capita for both houses
was $25.27.
The grange indorsed the bill now
pending before congress known as S.
B. 1854, which favors government
ownership of telegraph and telephone
lines. The grange took the position
that the government should control all
inventions which contribute to the pub
lie good.
AS there are large importations of
butter from New Zealand and eggs
from China and as the butter thus i'm
ported is cut up and wrapped in Wash
ington creamery wrappers the grange
declared that all imported butter and
consuming public may know just what
they are buying.
The progressive state oranges. so
called, were by resolution requested to
meet in Washington just prior to the
meeting of the national grange in Will
mington, Del. in November. to formu
late policies and plans relating to ru-
raj credits, road legislation and other
important matters.
Another resolution commended Presi-
dent Wilson for doing all that it seems
possible to do to maintain peace On
earth and good will toward men,"
with special reference to the Mexican
situation.
State Master Kegley said in his adj
dress that the grange demand for par
eel post improvement will not be salts
fed until we have established postal
express service reaching all rural dis
tricts as well as the cities as full and
complete as that now enjoyed by the
cities by the double service of the linn
tied parcel post and the private ex-
press companies.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
Notice.

This is the season when many changes
OF addresses occur. Therefore, it is i'm
portant that you notify US when you
change your address so that you may
not miss single number, for NEwsPA-
PIERS CAN NOT BE FORWARDED.
In writing or telephoning, always give
the name printed on it and the old as
well as the new address. This is i'm
portant, for the reason that so many
how to make the change unless these re-
quirements are observed. By giving us
the change Immediately, you accommo-
date yourself, the postofice department
and this paper.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
COLLEGE HILL.

Walter Winburn has returned from
Louisville. where he has been attending
dental college.
Mr.. Leland Edwards, of Illinois. who
has been visiting relatives at this place,
was called home last week by the seri-
Gus illness of his motherE
Mr.. r. N. Lanter ano ifttle daughter.
Lucille. left thislweek to visit his daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. v. Dedman. at Nicholas
Vile.
Cleveland Wells, of Nicholasville. Wis
tied friends at this last Sunday.
A few Of our young people attended
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30

one gift above another. so long as
all be white
In many Sundayschools the desire is
strongly felt TO have the annual Christ
mas service represent more than the
rendering OF a programme, however
beautiful and impressive 1t may be. 1t
is a worthy desire and the white gift
idea which finds public expression in
the service White Gifts for The King"
completely satisfies it.
The entertainment given by the child
rem Of the Presbyterian Sunday School
on the evening Of Wednesday. the 23rd,
under the able leadership OF Mr. a. X.
Denny. the Superintendent of the Sun
day School, and the efficient corps of
teachers, was most interesting and en-
jOyable. The program consisted of an
thems, Christmas carols, reading and
recitations. One of the most enjoyable
features Of the evening was the Christ
mas legends of other lands most etfec
lively and charmingiy told by Miss Han
son, of the Normal school. DR.. Telford,
the pastor, followed with a story taken
delighted attention by the children. A
duet sung by Miss Elizabeth Hume and
Master Coleman ID. Oldham was delight
fully rendered. The recitations of Miss
Elizabeth Hobson, Elizabeth Hanger,
Emma Oldham and others, were receiv-
ed with appreciative interest and atten-
ton.
The decorations under the skillful
management of Mrs. T. J. Taylor, Mrs
]. B. Stouffer, Misses Kathlyn Poyntz,
Anna Shaw, Van Greenleaf and Bessie
Miller, were unique and artistic. Miss
Van GreenIeaf deserved and received
sincere com mendation for the successful
training of the children along musical
lines.
As the classes marched one by one to
offer their white gifts to the King, their
radiant shining faces attested the truth
that ut is more blessed to give than to
receive, " sharing as they did their gifts
with the little ones whose Christmas
cheer and happiness depended upon their
giving.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30
Sold by All Dealers

the Colonial play given at the high school
at Union City Saturday night.
Miss Nellie Lanter closed a success
full school at this place Friday, giving a
very delightful entertainment on Friday
night The parents. as we'll as the chll-
dren, took great interest in the work. A
large and appreciative audience greeted
the children and it was indeed an occa-
sion of pleasure, long to be remembered
The Xhas number of the Climax Mad
isonlan was beautiful paper and was
enjoyed by all OF its many subscribers at
this place.