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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-21

Shortly after I became a partner in my
present business, our custom having in
creased considerably, we advertised for an
additional clerk the salary at the begin
ming was the same that l had received.
Many called who we're out of employment,
but they seemed as though they had rather
wait for another bell, and they refused. l
know them all, and the young gentleman
as any ofthein.
Haste for the first bell, accept the first
offer, and keep it till you get better;-
remember the common adage, half loaf
is better than none , and be assured that
if you are worthy, be your first offer what
it may, if it be respectable, it will lead
you onward---upward.
| once knew a young man of first rate
abilities, but he formed the disgusting habit
of stopping at the tavern whenever he could
make the opportunity---here he always
waited for the last bell, reluctant.to leave
while he could spare moment. He is now
habitual drunkard, and if he is not care
full, the last bell of life will find him in a
bad condition. 1t will be hard for him to
bid long farewell to his last glass.
Life is short, ---hours fly with the winds
rapidly, and he who habitualIy puts off
until the last bell the affairs which claim
his immediate attention., will come out, &C
cording to farmer Harris prediction, at the
little end of the horn
Shakespeare says'ther is a tide in the
affairs of men, which iftaken at the flood,
leads on to fortune. My young friends
he who waits for the last bell can never
take at its flood man only who is watching
to embrace the first opportunity can have
the least hope Of success.
Young Ladies, ] have word for you---
In the street | live in, there is lady who
has been seven years in choosing her own
partner for life. She is handsome, and
pretty well off, and has had several respec-
table offers, but she was waiting for the
last beN---and she is likely to remain to the
last belle---for she is turned of thirty, and
says she will agree to the first proposal
that is made to her but it is perhaps too
late, land she must bide her 6lessedness
| forever.
Now I beseech, you my dear young
friends, you who may read this little sketch,
put not off till tomorrow what you can do
to-day; that is the true meaning Of the in
junction which has been of SO much SER
vice to me, and whenever you feel dis
position to postpone any thing, no matter
how trifling, remember tie words of farmer
Harris. Never aoait for the last bell.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-21
THE SET OF DIAMONDS.

"Mr E, physician well known for
his skill in mental disorders, saw arrive at
his gate one morning, a lady who seemed
forty years old although still young and
fresh Madame la Comtesse was admit
ted within the gate of celebrated physi-
clan. The countess introduced herself OH
the spot, and spoke as mother in desoa-
ton and despair, in the following terms;
Sir, You see woman a prey to the
most violent chagrin. have son; he
is very dear to ME as we'll as to my hus-
band; he is our only son.
Tears like rain fell, such as Artemsia
shed over the tomb of Mansoleus.
'Ah, yes Yes, sir! and for some
time we have suffered the most horrible
fears He is now at the age when the pas
sions develope. Although we CRAFTY all
his wishes, money. liberty, &C., he evinces
many signs characterization. The most re-
markable is, that he is always talking about
jeweIry, or of diamonds, which he has sold
or given to some woman, all unintelligbIe.
We suppose that he has become amorous
of a woman, no better perhaps than she
should be, and that involved himself in
burthensome engagements to satisfy his
desires. This, sir, is but conjecture.
The father and are lost in sounding the
cause of this folly.
well madam, bring your son here
'Ah, tomorrow sir-by all means, at
noon.'
THAT will do
The doctor respectfully conducted the
lady to her carriage, not forgetting to scan
the coat of arms and the lackeys.
The next morning The Countess drove
to famous jeweler, and after having
long time cheapened a set Of thirty thou
sand crowns, she finally purchased it. She
negligently drew purse from her reticule,
found there ten thousand franks in bank
notes. and spread them out; but immedi-
ately gathering them up, said to the jew
eler, You had better send a person with
me. My husband will pay him. ! find
have not the entire sum-
The jeweler made sign to young
man, who proudly delighted to go in such
an equipage started off with the Countess
nj M. She drove to the doctors door.
She whispered to the doctor, this is my
son, leave him with you To the young
man sho said, My husband is in the study
walk in; he will pay you.
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BATH, THURSDAY, JUNE 2l, 1898.

The young man went in. The Count
ess and the carriage went off at first slow,
and noiseless, soon after the horses gal
loped.
All, well, young man, said the physi-
clan, you understand the business, sup
pose. Let US see; how do you feel? what
is going on in this young head?'
what passes in my head, sirl Nothing
except settling for the set of diamonds.
we understand all that, said the doc
tor, gently pushing aside the bill. 4 know,
| know
If the gentleman knows the amount, no
more remains but to pay the cash.
Indeed indeed Be calm, whore did
you get your diamonds. What has be-
come of them?-Say as much as you Wilt
/ will listen patiently
The business is to pay me, sir, thirty
thousand crowns
'Wherefore3'
How wherefore?' said the young man,
whose eyes began to glisten. ~
Yes, why should pay your
Because, Madame, the Countess has
just purchased the diamonds at our house.
Good? here we have you. Who is the
Countess?' fA
Your wife, and he presented bill.
But do you know, young man, that
have the honor to be physician and q
widowcr?'
Here the young man became transport
ed, and The doctor called his domestics
and bade them seize him by the hands ant
feet, which raised his transport to fury
He cried thief! murder! but at the enc
of quarter of an hour he Gained down
and explained every thing soberly, and ter
rible light began to dawn upon the doctor
Notwithstanding all the search tina
could be made, this singular theft, SO witty
SO original from the scene which took place
between the physician and the young man
was never discovered. The intregante had
taken care to conceal every trace of her
SELF The drivers and lackeys were he
accomplices. The carriage was hired
and this history remains monument in tn
memoirs ofjewelers.
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THE THREE WISHES.
4 FAIRY rALE-rRom THE GERMAN.

FAIRY TALE-FRoM THE GERMAN.
In old times, when people sometimes hae
visits from Angels, when they thought they
we're only receiving strangers, it happened
that one ofthose good beings found himself
out rather late, and it grew dark before he
could reach a tavern. AS he travelled
along, he came to a place where there
were two houses directly opposite to each
other. One was large and beautiful, the
other was small and looked poor, one be-
longed to a rich. the other to poor man.
The traveller said, i shall be no burthen to
the rich man, will knock at his door.
The rich man heard knocking at the
door, opened the window, and asked the
stranger what he wanted. The traveller
answered a nights lodging. The rich man
looked sharply at the traveller and because
he saw he had poor clothes on, and did
not not appear as if he had much money in
his pocket, shook his head and said, | can
not take you in, my chambers are all strew-
ed with hurbs and seeds, and if took in
every one who knocked at my door, |
should soon have to take staff, and set
out begging for myself. You must look
somewhere else for welcome. He slam !
med down his window and left the poor
traveller standing without. The traveller
turned round towards the little house and
knocked. Scarcely had he knocked when
the poor man opened his little door, and
begged the wanderer to come in and spend
the night
The traveller was pleased, and went into
the house. The wife of the poor man
reached out her hand, bid him welcome,
and begged him to make himself at home.
She had not much to give, but what she
had she gave with a whole heart. She
put some potatoes in the fire, and while
they were roasting she MIXED her goats,
that he might have cup of milk with his
potatoes. And when the table was prepar-
ed, the traveller placed himself at the table
and ate, and praised the supper. When he
had eaten, and it was time to go bed. the
wife whispered to her husband, that the
poor traveller might rest upon their bed, fol
they had but one Tho man said with all
my heart, and he begged the stranger to
lie down on their bed. and rest himself
The traveller did not wish to take the poor
peoples bed, but they urged him SO, much
that at last he consented, and laid himself
down while the good couple slept on the
straw upon the floor The next morning
they got up before day, and prepared
breakfast for their guest. When the sur
shone into the windows and the traveller
had got up he ate again with them, ane
wished to go on his journey. But as he
was standing at the door, he said to then
you have been SO kind and good to me
that if you will wish three times, your wisf
shall be granted.
Then the poor man said what would
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-21

ELECTION IN KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA.
We learn from a postscript in the Freder-
icksburg Arena that the late election to
supply the vacancy nthe representation of
King George county, terminated in the
success of the Wings. Col Taylor was
elected over Mr. Hooe by majority Of
three. The vote stood-Taylor 49,
Hooe s142.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-21

''REyivAL IN HARTFoRD.-The number
OF persons admitted to the different church.
cs in that city during the present revival, is
nearly as follows, viz. Ia the South Con-
grsgational Church. by profession, Il2, BY
letter I4--m the Free Church by profess
ION and letter, l07-in the two Baptist
Chu ches 235 iii each-in the Methodist
Church l7O--ln all 1853. A large number
have heen admitted to the North Congre-
gational Church, and there yet remain a
large number of candidates for member
shiplwll take place on the first Sunday of
June next:-We nre informed thatl in the
other Churches also; there yet remain cam
uidates to be examined for admission:
Hartford Observer.
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Hartford Observer.

Caution to Smokers Tic Leicester
Chronicle records the death of an indiyidu-
d CAUSED by excessive smoking. The
deceased was Of sound constitution, and,
with the exception of cigars, temperate in
every thing. He was seized with sudden
pros.ration Of strength, which proved fatal
in few days. On apost mortem examina-
ton, the body exhibited "no traces of
disease. The medical men attribute his
Death solely to the too great indulgence of
smoking;
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POETRY.


G Lines on leaving a full blown rose in the hand
b departed sister, she was laid in the graves
6Isfrn, take the rose we give thee
Fresh and fair from winters gloom.
- - Since the grave must now receive thee,
Let il blossom in thy tomb.
Take this emblem of the glory
Il In which thou art gone 10 shine:
OF the bliss prepared for thee,
In that persisted hand of thine
Sainted sister, take this token
That WE follow thee in faith;
May we keep the pledge unbroken
Which we give in trust to death.
Now we close the coffin per thee,
Rest thee, in thy wintly tomb;
Endless spring blooms out before thee,
Passed forever dealt, ind gloom.
Farewell, sister, here we bid thee;
To thy glory may we rise,
And forever dwell beside thee,
In the bloom Of Paradise.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-21

DEATH OF A Cow BY INToxIcATIoN. Last
week, Mr. Castle farmer of Northbourne,
whilst brewing some strong ale, left por-
ton Of it in what is called the well-lodge,
to cool, when one ofthe cows got from the
farnl-yard into the place, and drunk so plen-
tiiully Of the potent beverage, that she was
shortly after taken i'll. "A farrier was sent
for. who administered the proper remedies,
butte no effect; for in d few hours the
poor animal actually died in a state of in
toxication, . warning to drunkards.
Kentish Eng. Chronicle.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-21

OARS fyf tie Parlor Ifyou hang an acorn
by d string about half an inch above the
surface OF some water contained in hya-
cinth glass, it will throw down long white
roots, while ITS stem will rise upwards and
become decorated with bright green and
delicate leaves. When it grows over the
top of the hyacinth glass, Il becomes a
very pretty object.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-21

A son ofthe Emerald Isle, travelling ia
the Cherokee country, met native "Good
morning." said the traveller, "O-se.u, :"
replied the Indian (meaning good morning. J
HYou see me" replied the Irishman, ''by
st. Patrick, see you too" "Skene-unako,
tnieaning white many said the Indian,
somewhat offended at the rough language
ofhis fellow traveller. "Skin my neck!''
cried the Irishman, in burst of passion.
''By the height of the hill of Hough, I'll
shin ysur neck first" and he forthwith
began to pumniel the unfortunate native
most numerically. "Nok-wa," (lne aning
duit) yelled the Indian. Eyes, said the
lrishman. "Tll knock away till your hearts
contented with the batting I'll give ye."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-10-12
sTATE OF VERMONT.

Marlboro PROBATE District, SIS.
To the Heirs or their Guardians of the Estate
ofLUTHER BARTLETT, late of MARI
boro in said district, deceased
A PPLlCATlON having been made by
IN Lucy Bartlett and Simeon Adams, Ad-
minislratois on said estate, for license to sell
so much Of the Real Estate AT public auction
or private sale as will be sufficient TO pay the
debts of said deceased: You are hereby mott
fed that hearing will be had in the premises
at the Probate Court to be holden at The dwell
ing-house Of Paul Chase, in Braltleboro in said
district, on the last Wednesday of October,
A. D.'lS3s: And unless bonds be given with
sufficient sureties for the payment of said debts
within such time as the Court shall then and
there direct, license and authority will be Civ
en- the said administrators TO sell so much OF
the real estate Of said deceased as the personal
estate is insufficient TO pay
Given under my hand at Bratteboro in said
district, this 9Th day of October, A. ID, 1898.
6 DANA HYDE, Judge.
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s'The Apparel oft pro-
claims the Man. s.fi


A GOOD personal appearance is letter OF
IN introduction among etrangers--a mark OF
difference towards our assocates-and means
of promoting seli-respect and dignity in our
selves. And how much these advantages de-
pend on neat, appropriate aud becoming dress
Our dress effects our feelings, our manners, and
even our morals. By dressing well, we assume
motive to become what we appear 70 bc--neat
and orderly in our business, aud correct in our
department.. iffops and Stevens would reflect
a little, they would find there is more in this
matter than is dream't of in their philoso-
ply" II has bearing on oil things which go
to make up character, including our domestic
affections, our patriotism, aud even our reiig-
ion. The Quakers are remarkably moral; and
one reason is, that their uniform dress il
check on their offending OF backsliding MEM
hers. just so it is with gentlemen of nany
and honorable feeling; they too, have uni
form; and improper conduct in one who weaIs
it is Immediately noticed and long remembered.
| The undersigned has made this subject his
study. He has taken infinite pains TO perfect
himsefin his profession; he has lately received
and Is constantly receiving the newest and most
approved fashions of all kinds Of apparel. He
can make dresses adapted TO the hours of labor
for persons of any occupation--and viii above
all, furnish his old customers or any new oncs
who may be disposed TO call, with oil the out
ware marks and symbols OF respectability, t,ust-
ing that they will take equal care thgt their in-
ner man shall correspond. Mr.. f. will be
punctUaf in the performance Of his engagements
aud will take particular care that orders for
Cutting or making Clothes. for distant or absent
employers, shall he promptly executed.
FREDERICK FRANKS.
Brattleboro, Oct. 10, 1883. 6
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STATS or yERMONT.

TO the Honorable the Probate Court for the
district of Marlboro, in the county Of Wind
ham:
ID ESPECTFULLY represents the suhscri-
Ia Der, that she is Executrix on the estate
of John Holbrook, late of Bratteboro, in said
district, deceased testate, that said John Hol-
brook in his life time to wit: on the 7th day Of
November, A. ID. 1887, did contract in writing
by bond of that date, TO convey to one Maria
Gould of Brattlebro. in said district, her heirs
or assigns certain piece or parcel of land drs-
cribed as follows: Beginning three rods and six
links east of the southwestcuTner of land of the
late Joseph Fessenden, on the west side of the
County Road leading from Brattleboro TO New
fame, and running thence south thirteen degrees
east six rods TO stake for corner; thence
east eight degrees north to the west side of said
road; thence northeTly bounded on the west
side Of said road six rods to the south line of
said Fessenden's land; thence westwardly
bounded on the said Fessenden's south line 10
the place OF beginning, containing so rods more
or less. That the said John Holbrook was
prevented from making said conveyance by
death; that the said Maria or her assigns stands
ready to perform the conditions ofsaid contract
on her part; Wherefore your petitioner prays
that license may be granted her, and that size
may be empowered 10 make and execute Us
good and valid a conveyance to the said Maria
or her assigns of said real estate, as the said
] JCHH Ilbipftuh NOuiu uC Ouilgtu " ihht htia
/ execute if alive; and as in duty hound will ev-
er pray. SARAH HOLBROOK.
Dated at Bratteboro, Oct. 10, 1888.
J STATE OF VERMONT, THE Probate Court
Marlboro District, IS. for the district of
Marlboro: To all persons to whom these pre-
sents shall come GREETING.
Sarah HolbTook, Executrix on the estate Of
John Holbrook, late of Bratlcboro, deceased,
testafe having made her Defifion and M nca-
ton above set forth; II is hereby ordered
that said petition and application stands for a
hearing before said court at session thereof
TO be holden at Brattleboro on the 3lst inst. and
that notice thereof be given by publishing the
said petition and this order thereon in the YER
: mont Phoenix, printed at Brattleboro, in said
district, three weeks successfully, previous To
) said day.
Given under my hand and the seal Of said
Court this tenth day Of October, A. d..
1888.
6 DANA HYDE, Judre
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MARRIED.,

In this village, Oct Sd, by Rev A. brown, Mr.
Leroy Salisbury TO Miss Martha Kemp, both Of this
Also by The same, Oct 5, at the Vermont House,
Mr. Cbarlen IL. Houghton Of Troy, N. IL. TO Miss
Thankful A. Bufium Of Richmond, n. II.
Also by the same, Oct 9Th, at the Stage House,
Mr. Nelson Blake TO Miss Zurs'sh s. Ry,her' both OF
Greenfield, Mass.
Also by the sa,ne, Oct. 0, at the Vermont House,
Mr. Almon Whitiemore TO Miss Diantha Clark, both
Of Leominsier, Mass.
Also by the same, Oct. 2, At the Vermont House,
Mr. Josiah ID. Whitney of Pcppcrell, Mass. TO Miss
Caiharine A. Heryey Of Leominstcr, Mass.
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New Goods.

vTNIiE subscribers are now receiving their
Il FALL and WINTER stock of Goods,
which they feel disposed to sell at the very
totresf prices. Among our assortment may be
found The following:
Blk, blue, purple, olive and invisible green
DROADCLOTUS; Cassimeres; alepines
various colors and qualities ; Eng. and French
merinos cambels ;indiannas,a new and beau
tiiu article; Rich Silks; blk lace wells (;
Prints,a very large assortment from 10 cents to
shillings per yd. ribbons, merno and Edin-
boro shawls, &c. &c.
We cannot stop TO enumerate, but shall be
very happy to exhibit our Goods TO all who
may please TO give us call.
To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Dover and
vicinity, we tender our thanks for the liberal
share of patronage we have received, and we
hope they will recollect where they can find
articles to SUIT with the LEAST tax upon the
purse. LAZELLE e. JONES.
East Dover, Oct 4, 1888. S
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STATE OF VERMONT.

District of Westminster, SIS.
BY the Hon. David l.. Putnam, Judge of the
Probate Courl, within and for said district.
To all concerned in the estate of NATHAN
TEL DAVIS, late of Rockingham, in said
district, deceased, GREETING.
:" HEREAS, Hiram Davis, Executor on
w the estate Of said deceased, has sug-
gested TO said Judge that he proposes TO rem
der the second account of his administration
on said estate, at the Probate Court, next TO be
shend, in said district, on the last "Wednesday
of October instant, Therefore you are hereby
cited to appear al said Probate Court and shew
cause il any you have why the said account
should not be allowed.
Dated at Pulney, in said district, this 9Th
day Of October, Ammo Domini, 1888.
A true copy Of record,
8 Attest, JAMES CRAWFORD, Reg.
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STATE OF VERMONT.

District of Westminster, rs.
BY the Hon. David l.. Putnam, Judge of the
Probate Court, within and for said district.
To all concerned in the estate of LORlNG
WHIT MAN, late of Boston, in the county
of Suffolk, and state of Massachusetts, de-
ceased, tfnaof GREETING.
M HEREAS, senlAldrich, admnisira-
w tor of the estate of said deceased, has
suggested 10 said Judge, that he proposes to
render the first account of his administration
on said estate, a, the Probate Court next to be
holden at the lnn'of Chester Rand, in Town
shend, in said district, on the last "Wednesday
of October instant, Therefore, you are hereby
cited to appear al said Probate Court, and shew
cause, if any you have why the said account
should not be allowed. tl4ss74 tt
Dated at Putney. in said district this frat
day Of October, Ammo DoInini, one thou
sand eight hundred aud thirly-eisht,
BY order of the Judge.
6 JAMES CRAWFORD, Prob. Reg.