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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-01-06
A Request or a Warning?

Mrs. X. was on visit to her parents
and wrote the following card to her
next do0r neighbor at home:
Dear Mrs. G.: VIII yOU do me n
favor while ] am away? WIN YOU put
out little food on ou' bach porch ev-
cry day or so 70" ;he little tramp eat
have been feeding lately; The cat will
eat almost anything. but please dc not
put yourself Ladies' Home Jour.
nal.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-01-06
Wasted Effort.

Peter Thompson went to visit his son
In Montreal, Ii was his first visit 10
the city. and the young man showed
him all the sights. concluding with an
ascent of Mount Royal In a hurst OF
enthusiasm young Thompson said:
See. father. isn't II wonderful down
there?"
Well said his father. IF it's so
wonderful down there what did you
drag me up here r?"-Everybody's.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-01-06
Proof.

"Her father thinks great deal of
veu."
"Huh! He refused me her hand In
narriagew
THAT proves it."-Houston Post.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-01-06

when wants 10 be plumb satisfied
in muh mind dat a sistah has done
been converted aud not dess merely
pollyfoxin 10 he poplar" confessed
sage old Parson Ragster II takes her
husband 10 one side aud tells him 10
let wet dog into de- parlor de tust
dime II ns."-Judge.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-01-06
One Drawback.

whats the matter, Old MANI"
II was out hast night where lot OF
my friends repeatedly sang thar was
a jolly good fellow"
Weren't your"
Il guess ! was. all right. TUT can't
get my wife to believe it."-Chicago
Herald.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-01-06

.Hokus-i never knew such wet
blanket as Fiubdub. p0kus That 5
right II that fellow should Jump from
the frying pan into the tire ne wouid
put the fire out. Life.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-01-06
FIimsy.

"wby aren't you going to the ball
tonigbtw
II have a slight cold"
-You can wrap up we'll"
II know. Hnt ! don't think my ball
gown would stand sneeze."- Wash
lDgton Heraln.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-01-06

Lenity IA part OF mercy. but she
must not speak too loud for fear VI
waking justice. -Joubert.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-01-06

Mrs. Green DO you ever natter your
husband? Mrs Wyse- Yes. some
times ask his advice about things
Boston Transcript.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-01-06

To try things oft and never to give
sver doth wonders. Bacon.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-01-06

simple duty hath no place for fear.-
Conn q. Whittier.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

Not Gray Hairs but Tired Eyes
make us look older than we are. Keep your
Eyes young and you will look Young. After
the Movies always Murine Your Eyes
Don't tell your age.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

The baby inspires the greatest num-
Der of dainty gifts at Christmas time,
nearly all OF them the handwork of
those who welcome him.
A book in which the important af-
fairs of the new arrival are to be
put on record, hanger for safety
pins OF several sizes. a pair OF arm
let's. and some brightly colored toys
suspended by gay ribbons, are pic
tured above in the group of baby be-
longings.
The record book is made by cover
ing cardboard with white MORE silk.
A stork is painted on the front cover.
and plain heavy white paper provides
the leaves. Satin ribbon in light blue
or pink is sewed to each cover to fas-
ten them together.
Pink satin ribbon and white cellu-
loid rings, in three sizes, are used for
the safety-pin hangers. One long and
three short ends hang from a pretty
bow, each terminating In a ring. The
pins are fastened over the rings.
Narrow satin ribbon shirred over
fiat elastic cord forms the armlets.
Each is finished with q full rosette.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

Animals, that please the little ones,
are made of canton flannel or plush.
and stuffed with sawdust. Pins with
black heads. beads, or regulation arti-
ticial eyes are used, and bits of
lambs wool or fur provide the re-
quired hair. A dog and pony are pic
tured here. made OF white canton fan
mel, also outlines of patterns for cut
ting them. Each animal is made OF
three pieces; the two sides and
piece to be sewed underneath. This
last has a slit in 1t for turning the
figure right side out after the pieces
are machine stitched together. After
1t is stuffed this opening is sewed up.
Almost any animal may be made in
this way.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

A hat box of strong cardboard and
some red, white and green water-color
paints are required to make this dolls
house. A view of 1t is given in the
picture above, also picture of the
roof and of the front and one side.
The roof and chimneys are to be made
separately.
Two large. square openings are, cut
out at the front and above them an
oblong is cut on three sides. Bent
outward this forms an awning that is
painted In red and white stripes
door is cut in the side and panels and
doorknobs painted on it. Openings
are cut in the roof to hold the chin
neys and It is painted in green squares
to simulate shingles
The house and chimneys are paint
ed red lined with white to simulate
bricks. White paper pasted over the
windows will look like shade. After
the parts are made they are fas-
tened together with paper fasteners.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26
His Lavish Linsuipotence.

"Those sonorous sentences that the
Hon. Bray Lowder rolls forth with
such an impressive wealth Of masto-
dontic pomposity and overpowerinE
orotundity-"
Yeah! Sounds like the water com.
ing down at Lodore in McGuffey's old
Third Reader, doesn't it? The hon
orable keeps a large collection of port
ly platitudes preserved in glass Jars
for the obfuscation of the unthinking.
Kansas City Star.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26
insuIted the Copper"

Through the busy streets stal-
wart policeman led a little child by
the hand.
A motherly looking woman paused
before them for a moment. Then. in
sudden burst of sympathy, she bent
over the child and kissed her.
Poor lamb!" she breathed sadly.
''She looks so cold and starvedlike.
and she hasn't been washed for a
week. Some folks cannot be trusted
with children, wicked. cruel things
they are. Where did you find the child.
policeman"
Find the child, woman?" snarled
the policeman angrily. Il didn't find
her at all. She's my own kidd"
Gladness of heart adds length OF
life
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

The warm looking and dainty
bootees shown in the picture will be
easy to make by those who under
stand crocheting. They are crocheted
of white zephyr and shaped to fit
over the knees. A beading is worked
In near the top and narrow pink satin
ribbon run through it makes 1t pos
sible to tie the boots so that they
will not slip down.
A novel and very pretty touch is
given these bootees by the tiny pink
rose buds that are embroidered on
them with silk floss.
Little wooden hangers are covered
with cotton for a padding and over
this light satin ribbon Is shirred. The
hook is wound with the ribbon and
the hanger finished with a pretty bow.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

bungalows and other toy houses are
made of heavy cardboard boxes The
picture shows the roof. chimney. front
and one side of the bungalow before
they are put together. also the TN
ished house
The windows are cut out and plain
white writing paper pasted over the
openings on the inside. The window
panes and sashes are painted on this.
Doors are cut on three sides and
panels and knobs painted on them.
Doorsteps. window boxes and flowers.
shingles. etc.. are all painted on the
hat surface.
The chimney is made separately,
painted red. and lined with white.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26
soheme Didn't Work,

Il tipped every waiter in the dining
ROOM said the man at the summer
hotel.
And thereby secured the best Of
attention."
mo. The head waiter asserted his
authority and called boycott. He
was indignant because ! didn't hold
out on the other boys and give all
the money to him
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

KVDNEV IL a deceptive disease
AAAlNG Thousands have IL
IT'D DnIIRI z and don't know II. Ir
L NOOOAE you want good results
you can make no mistake by using DR.
Kilmers Swamp-R Root, the great kidney
remedy. At druggists in nifty cent and
dollar sixes. Sample size bottle by Par
eel Post. also pamphlet telling you about
Il. Address Dr. Kilmer 4 Co., Bingham
ton, N Y. and enclose ten cents. also
mention this paper.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

to the United States geological sur
vey. may be nearly pure quartz. or
quartz and feldspar. or quartz. feldspar
and mica, and 1t may vary in texture
from the fine to the coarse. Some
sandstone is SO coarse that It will hold
six quarts of water to the cubic foot.
and underground deposits OF such
sandstone form excellent reservoirs
which may yield never failing sup
ply of water
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

There is no more fallacious theory
than the one to the effect that one
man is as good as another.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

DIR. Pierces Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
a laxative-three for cathartic.-Adv-
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26
The Exception.

"All the world loves a lover"
Except the boss who is expected
to raise his salary on the wedding
day"
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26
solidIfying pecomposed Rock.

SoTIdIfyIng DecomPosed ROCK.
Decomposed rock can be soidified
again either by applying great pres
sure or by injecting cement or by do
ing both Thus sands are formed into
sandstone. clays. become shales. and
calcareous deposits yield limestone
Aside from their cementing materials
sandstones differ in composition exact
Iy as did the sands OF which they
are composed. Sandstone. according
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

Gladness of heart adds length OF
life.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-11-26

A mans idea of phenomenon is
another man who never loses a collar
button.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-20
TALK OF THE TOWN

See the new silks at Vaughsn's.-Adv
See the new millinery values at Alb
bolts.
Children's sweaters, all sizes, at the
Vaughan Store.--Adv.
. Have your bags filled tonight, so as to
get them out early in the morning.
Miss Maude Edgerly left the city last
night for Troy, n. Y, where she ex-
poets to make an extended stay.
C. F. Smith auctioneer, is in East
Topsham to-day holding an auction sale
OF farm property for Charlie Hood.-Adv.
w Parkyn jackson, who was in the
city last evening to speak before a meet
ing held in Howand hall under the aus
pieces Of the Barre Womsn's club, re-
turned to-day TO his home in 81. Al
bans, after having visited az the home
of $. HOLSTER Jackson Of Wellington
street and with other relatives here.
Mrs O. G. stickney and daughter, Miss
Marion F. Stickney, Of ashington
street left this morning for Hartford,
Conn. where they are 20 make visit
OF fortnight with relatives. During
their absence they viii attend the meet
ings Of the National Council Of Congre-
gational churches, which opened in New
Haven to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-20

A. P. ABBOTT co.
A. P. ABBOTT co.
A. p. ABBOTT co.
A. P. ABBOTT co.
lmerica's Leading Styles
and Values

will be wholly American
opandman Of
and Suit models that nd
only howam pes andd 10 like order from -
of able
these Suits proves that te me more
prices
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-20
TALK OF THE TOWN

Orders taken for piano tuning and re-
pairing at Bailey's Music Rooms, Barre
W. Phone DIV. A. l.. Goodrich. tuner
Mrs. John Bjorn Of Brookheld, who UNI
derwent am operation at the tity hospi.
tai Monday, is making steady progress
toward recovery.
Mrs. Alexander Baigrie of Thurs
ton place was removed yesterday to the
City hospital, where she submitted to
an operation to-day.
Mrs. Henry Mute OF the Morse block
returned TO the city to-day, after VS.
il of several days with relatives IN bos'
ton and Manchester, \. II.
Don't miss going to the masque carni-
val dance Nov. 4 given for the beheht
Of the Barre City hospital. Big time
for all. CAROLS orchestra. Bill, y Per
couple.
Miss Ruth Lamb, who has been at
tending a commercial college in Concord
y. H., visited at her home in Barre yes
terdav and to-day, leaving this after
noon for Coaticook. =. O., where she Is
10 make a visit of several days with rel
atiyes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward \. Normandeau
Of Merchant street left this morning on
trip to Montreal, p. O., where they
will visit relatives. Before returning
home they win make a stay Of several
DAYS in Malone, y. y, where they for
meily resided.
Auction sale on whitney hill in Tun.
bridge tomorrow for A. 3. Bickuell, ex-
ecutor Of the estate Of Orson Nhitncyi
22o acres Of land. soft and hard wood
timber. running water, large nearly new
barn. large brick house and .3ts Of out
buildings; Is head Of stock. ~ Of them
grade Holstcin COWS; fun line Of farm
tools and machinery and some household
furniture. q. Il. Smith. auctioneer.--Adv.
BE cure 20 have your bags ont BY ?
O'Clock tomorrow morning. The collee-
tors may take your street first.
After spending a month in Barre and
surrounding towns. George W. Nitham
left today 70 return to his home in At
ieutA. "a. While in Barre be was a
guest al the home ~ Mr. and Mrs. W. Fl.
ebepard. being related 70 the latter Mr.
witham was born In the town % Wood
bury. in what WIS known AZ the old y. y.
William hotel, and among the many
pleasant incidents % biz STAY in Vermont
YES = visit 10 Woodbury.. where BE- in
speefed oid scenes and renewed acquain-
tances. Mr.. William % n years q age.
The gs.hole match for the final N the
round robin tournament 81 tie Barre
Golf rlubs course vas played last sat-
uraav. the participants being q. III Fra
or and james freelan4 The game uas
very elose al the way. until the payers
starte7 ~ their last round. when Free
lsnd sus ere ~. He took the neEt hols,
the pair halfed TIRE merit hals and then
Frpsian8 took tie neNt three bcies. fn-
isifaq the match On tie 12a grern. Nth
Is up and : to play By smtue q his
tirfarr over Frasar. Frseiand ull D the
re4sniart II hsnisu1Be tfeplf etich
vas f.-rrrisra tie ufnmfr whsn ttf tour
usrrrrf started Wnh tie e1rr isfiun
al tis ruuna robin steft al tpuTna-
mssts al ths club Hge finished Seq ths
eHaafar
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-20
TALK OF THE TOWN
Tomorrow is bag day.

Tomorrow is bag day.
See gloves now at Faughan's.-Adv.
See the new waist values at Abbott's.
Pretty white waists at Naughan's.-
ADV.
The admission TO the food fair is l0c.
ADV.
BE sure to have your bags out by .
O'Clock tomorrow morning. The collee-
tors may take your street first
A. r. Campbell. the sewing machine
repairer. il in town; repairs all makes.
Thirty.five years in the business. Orders
left at Homer Fits Co. store.
The ladies of 81. NIonica's church are
to hold a rummage sale Thursday after
noon and evening. Oct. q, in the Arcade
building. corner North Main and Pearl
streets. Anyone having clothes to con
tribute. notify or send to the following
ladies'. Mrs. Z. Brown, Mrs. II. Bennett,
Mrs. H. Marin, Mrs. =. J. Owens.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-20
Ladies' House Dresses

We have just received a
large shipment of those Good
Service House Dresses. These
are in a nubmer of the sea-
sons best styles; are made
from the best quality Toll De
Nord Ginghams.
These House Dresses are
made in the best of shape, and
the shape of the Dress is just
right for fit and style.
At S1.OO we can show you large
variety of different cloths in styles
that are different and win compare
in quality with those you will pay
more money for.
At SIPS we are selling a fine quail
ity Bingham Dress that is made
in good style. Has the Cap and
Apron to match. This is very
popular Dress.
At SIPS and S1.50 are other
styles that are made up from the
medium light and dark Ginghams,
in variety of different combina-
tons.
When you buy a Good Service
House Dress you get Dress that
has a quality and fullness that is
right.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-20
Notice

A special meeting Of branch No. 50,
Jumpers. boxers and derrickmen. viii be
held in their rooms in the Scampini build
ing Thursday. October 81 from I 10
r. m, Tor the purpose Of balloting for
International union president. No other
business 20 be transacted. II il impor-
tant that every member attend.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-20

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ruuss ars rs*u-t sirrt irssry irssraEi
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-20
TALK OF THE TOWN

Regular meeting of Bright Star Rebek-
all lodge, No. Is, Wednesday evening,
Oct. 20, at 1880 o'clock. A social hour
after the meeting and all members are
asked 10 be present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-20

This is the time of the year
when everyone begins to think
of Bath Robes and Bath Robe
Blankets. We have now a
full showing of these most
needed garments, at prices
that are the best we have ever
shown.
At $500 we are showing one OF the
best Bath Robe values we We're
ever able to put out. This Robe
is made from Beacon Blanket
and is good weight Robe; comes
in Blues, Browns, Tans and Reds,
AT $3.50 are some Bath Robes that
are made from a heavy Beacon
Blanket and come in the seasons
best colorings.
In the better Blankets at from $500
to $500 each, we can give you
some of the best designs and col
orings we were ever able to show.
See this line of Beacon Blanket
Robes.
In the Beacon Blankets, we are
showing large line, in qualities
from $3.50 to $500, and these are
shown in all the seasons best col
orings.
We have special showing of Bath
Slippers to match the Robes and
Blankets at :35c and SOC per pair.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-20

Low PRICES
Keep Us Busy
Compare the quality of our
FRESH ROASTED COFFEE
with others, and you'll see
why il is COFFEE WEEK
every week at our store. We
leave ii to you TO say that we
have the best.
SPECIAL
FOR THIS WEEK ONLY
20 ounces 90 the pound on ev-
cry pound of our Fresh Roast
ed 25c, SOC, Csc and 40c grades
YOU had better stock up
now. Remember, with every
two pounds you get a half a.
pound FREE, or one full
pound with every four pounds.
WE ALSO HAVE THE
old Homestead" Coffee, a
regular Csc Coffee, only.
per 10. ..............3 SOC
Chase e. Sanborn's Seal
Brand Coffee, per H.. .3scI
"0ur Bogota," a great sell
er az, per n. Csc
Our Special Blend. high
grade. per n. .... 3scI
Less 5 per cent. at our store
We have one Coffee that We
have sold over I,50O pounds Of
az Isc a pound and have new
err had a pound returned or a
complaint made. Beat IL. III
you can.
Concord Grapes. basket i5cI
Large full-size baskets. spe-
cial price in quantity lots.
Cranberries. per quart Zoe!
Hubbard squash. 100 n. sl-25
Wealthy Apples. barrel s3.25
Tokay Grapes, 3 Ms. z5cl
PickIinr Onions. n. $500 Eel
rs. for ..----..--zs c
Sweet Potatoes. Y Ms Zsei
Pie Pumpkins each m sei
Lemons. dozen .---- zoe
TRY Our FREsH-MADE
PEANUT Butter
Smith & GUTiHgs Co,
, -~.~---~-~-s-~-~-~-~-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-20
Ladies' Tailored Suits

We are now
receiving b y
nearly every
express n g W
S it models
in designs that
are new a n d
different. We
have just got
in some espe-
clally 9 0 Q d
Velvet s Il t
values. These
are made from
a fine quality
velvet that is
made up in a
number of the
seasons b e s t
models + h a I
are new and
very popular.
The Coconino sun., 1915-11-05
Cured Boy of Group

Nothing frightens mother more than the loud, hoarse cough of croup. The labored breathing, strangling, choking and gasping for breath call for instant action. Mrs. T. Neureuer, Eau Claire, Wis, says: "Foley's Hon. ey and Tar cured my boy of serious attack of croup after other remedies had failed I recommend it to every one as we know from our own exper- fence that it is wonderful remedy for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough" If clears air passages, soothes and heals. Will Marian Pharmacy Advertisement.
The Coconino sun., 1915-11-05
Sought to Appease Her

They were giving a big dinner, and the coachman had come in to help wait at the table. Several persons had suffered from his lack of expe- rience, and in serving peas he ap- preached very deaf old lady and in quired:
 Peas, mum?"
 No answer.
 Peas, mum ?" louder.
 The old lady saw that some one was speaking to her and she lifted her csr trumpet to the questioner. The coach man, seeing the large end of the trumpet directed toward him, thought;
 Tt must be a new way O takin' 'em, but s'pose she likes 'em that way"
 And down went the peas.
The Coconino sun., 1915-11-05
Didn't Let Him Finish

Uncle Joe" Cannon has a way of speaking his mind that is sometimes embarrassing to others. On one occa- sion an inexperienced young fellow was called upon to make a speech at a banquet at which ex-Speaker Cannon was also represented.
 Gentlemen" began the young fel- low, "my opinion is that the general ity of mankind in general is disposed to take advantage of the generality of
 "Sit down, son." interrupted Uncle Joe" You are coming out of the same hole you went in at"
The Coconino sun., 1915-11-05
Not Scientific

Scientific parent ton strolD-You see out there in the street, my son, a simple illustration of a principle in mechanics. The man with that cart pushes it in front of him. Can you guess the reason why? Probably not. will ask him. Note his answer, my son.
 To the coaster-My good man, why do you push that cart instead of pull ing it?
 Coster-'Cause I ain't hoss, you old thickhead.
The Coconino sun., 1915-11-05
Went to the Hospital

c. E. Blanchard, postmaster at Blanchard, Cal, writes: q had kid ney trouble so bad I had to go to the hospital Foley Kidney Pills were recommended to me and they complet- ely cured me. I cannot speak too highly of them" Sufferers in every state have had similar benefit from this standard remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. It banishes back ache, stiff joints, swollen muscles and all the various symptoms of weakened or diseased kidneys. Will Marian Pharmacy Advertisement.
The Coconino sun., 1915-11-05
What's In a Name

At fancy dress ball for children a policeman stationed at the door was instructed not to admit any adult.
 An excited woman came running up to the door and demanded admission.
 "I'm sorry, num-" replied the po- liceman, Out I can't let anyone in but children"
 But my child is dresesd as a but terfiy," exclaimed the woman, land has forgotten her wings"
 Cant help it." replied the police man, "orders is orders; you'll have to let her go as caterpillar"
The Coconino sun., 1915-11-05
None Got By Him

A young Irishman was sent by his packers to a. neighboring city to box with an athlete living there.
 He was getting the worst of it, as his friends soon realized.
 Come, brace up, Jim," cautioned one of his friends. "Stop more of his blows"
 "Stop thim?" the unfortunate Jim cried. Do you see any av thim get tin by me?"
The Coconino sun., 1915-11-05
Made Over Again

Mrs. Jennie Miner, Davidson, Ind, writes: q can truthfully say Foley Cathartic Tablets are the best l ever used. They are so mild in action. l feel like I have been made over again." Good health has no greater enemy than constipation. Foley Cath artic Tablets keep the stomach sweet, liver active, bowels regular, and ban ish biliousness, sick headaches, sour stomach. Stout persons welcome the light, free feeling theg give. Will Marian Pharmacy.-Advertisement.
The Coconino sun., 1915-11-05

Crawford-Do you think the re- formers will ever devise scheme to keep our public officials from selling us out to the capitalists? Crabshaw- They might try offering the officials bigger bribes to do right than the corporations will give them to do wrong.