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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-07-12
Tbe Gimes, Nerp BLOOMFIELD, 1]a.

of their use on the game, and was afraid
OF some time getting shot himself. With.
another horse tried an experiment that
| should never have thought of except for
the Intelligence, if not reasoning power,
displayed by an old favorite.
l had bought horse in Milwaukee,
jet black, and perfect beauty of a horse,
which was said to have been caught from
drove Of wild horses on the Texas pra-
ries. He was gentle and docile enough
while in hand, but once let loose there
was no such thing as catching him again
by any one of the ordinary means used
in catching horses. In fact, the man
from whom / purchased him, after cha
sing him, for several days from his
livery stable, had been obliged at last
to crease him." in order to catch
him, 4. e. to shoot him through the top
of the neck, just above the neckbone
temporarily paralyzing him, without do
ing him permanent injury. This, to be
successfully performed, requires good
marksman for if the ball struck an inch
too low it would be fatal. After had been
his owner some six or eight months, he
got loose in the fall of the year and
took to the woods near by. | used to
see him often but he would never let
me approach anywhere near him. After
snow fell in the winter, and feed became
scarce in the woods, he could occasional
ly be seen in the evening near the stable
and | used to leave the door open until
bed time, and sometimes as late as two
o'clock at night, and place measure Of
salt and oats within tempting distance
inside the stable, in hopes that he would
60 in, but he was not to be entrapped in
that way. At last began to cast about
for the reason why he would not venture
to enter the stable while the door stood
invitingly open and no person in sight,
and | came to the conclusion that the
horse reasoned after this manner: AS
long as the lights are burning in the
house, people are stirring about, and l
am liable to surprise, after the lights are
out, there is no more stir for the night,
and if the door was left open, I might
venture in with safety" Taking for gran
ted that had solved the problem cor
rectly, laid my plans accordingly. At
taching one end of a rope to the handle
of the stable door, I passed the other end
through the window of the house, which
commanded view of the situation, and
at the usual hour for retiring, l had the
lights put out, and everything kept quiet;
the result was, as L had hoped, rather
than expected. The lights had not been
out more than ten Or fifteen minutes, be-
fore the horse cautiously approached and
entered the stable. The trap was sprung
and we had him safe. How this affected
his reasoning faculties | can't tell, but he
must evidently have considered himself
taken in. That the horse would not have
gone into the stables, had the lights been
left burning, | don't pretend to say; l
give the facts as they occurred. But |
am satisfied, from more than thirty years
close observation, that the horse observes
and makes a (mental note of great
deal more than is generally supposed.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-07-12
postieaI Selections. s
PRAYERS ! DON'T LIKE.

do not like to hear him pray
Who loans at twenty-five per cent,
Forthen l think the borrower may
BE pressed to pay for food or rent,
And in that book we all should heed,
Which says the lender shall be blest,
AS sure as have eyes to read
1t does not say stake interest,""
do not like to hear him pray
On bended knees about an hour,
For grace to spend Alright the day.
Who knows his neighbor has no -four.
I'd rather see him go to mill
And buy the luckless brother bread,
And see his children eat their fill,
And laugh beneath their humble shed
do not like to hear him pray,
"Let blessings on the widow be-"
Who never seeks her home to say,
If want overtakes you come to me-"
hate the prayer, SO loud and long,
That's offered for the Orphans veal,
BY him who sees him crushed by wrong,
And only with the lips doth feel.
L do not like to hear him pray,
With jewelied ear and silken dress,
Whose washerwoman tolls all day
And then is asked "to work for less"
Such pious shavers l despise;
With folded hands and face demure,
They lift to heaven their "angel eyes,"
Then steal the earnings of the poor.
do not like such soulless PRAYERS;
If wrong, 1 hope to be forgiven;
No angel wing them upward bears
They're lost a hundred miles from heaven
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-07-12
A Ten Dollar Dog.

A COON fight is one of the glories
n Of life in Kentucky. The pro-
gramme is this Some one announces to
the gentlemen planters of an extended
neighborhood that he will give a barbe-
cue and coon fight on certain day, at
such place, and they are invited to
bring themselves, their friends and their
dogs, for his coon is veteran, and will
make big fight. This brings a large
gathering of men and dogs to enjoy the
feast and the fight The coon is placed
in barrel with one head out, laid flat
so that he cannot be taken on the flank
or rear, and the dog that brings out the
coon-and it takes one of pluck to do
that-wins the bet.
On the occasion to be described, a
large party assembled with numerous fine
dogs, eager for the fray. The sport be-
gan-but every dog Of the party was
whipped out by the sharp teeth and claws
Of the gallant coon. As matter of
course there was clamor and some tough
swearing at the result. There was a
seedy Yankee present, looking on with a
grin of delight, as each defeated dog
gave up the battle. He had with him
a miserable yellow cur, which went
sneaking about with its tail between its
legs, swapping and shying at every dog
that offered tokens of friendly iutroduc-
ton.
In the midst of the uproar, the Yankee
quietly remarked
Wal, gentlemen, l think have got
a dog that will bring 'eout that ere
coon."
Where is he? Where is he? Bring
him out" shouted score of witnesses.
"There he is !" pointing to the misera-
BILE cur.
There was general laugh, and imme-
diate offers of bets in any quantity.
oval, gentlemen, 1 hain't got much
money, but here's my watch and three
dollars. That ere watch is leetle old
but its an alfred nice timekeepcr."
"Pll bet you ten dollars against your
watch and the money"
"Wal, guess that's about fair: I'll dc
it."
After a great deal of coaxing and pul.
ling, the mongrel was hauled close to the
mouth of the barrel. The Yankee, after
patting and calling his dog pet names
for minute or two suddenly seized him
and thrust him into the barrel, stern first
The next instant, with an agonzed yelp,
out came the dog and out came the coon
too-fastened by tooth and claw to the
launches of the fleeing dog. The screams
that followed may not be described.
II guess I'll take that ere money and
watch" quietly remarked Mr.. Yankee
and he took them.
The loser with scowl, by way of sell
comfort, Observed
L reckon your dog is spoiled"
Wal-yes-guess he's eetle dam.
aged: but never reckoned him worth
MORN ten dollars.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-07-12
A HORSE STORY.

During the early settlement of Wiscon-
sin-or the wilderness part Of it, at least
was frequently employed by CORE
spoDdents from abroad to search out GER
tain sections of land and report as to
their value, timber, quality of soil, etc.
In discharging this duty, L usually went
on horseback, using favorite old fami-
ly horse. TO find the particular section
described. | would first find surveyors
blazed line" and follow 1t up until |
found " corner post" where | would
find the corner tree" marked with the
number of the township, range and Sec
tion of which the post was the boundary;
then, by Il glance at the map, I could tell
at once the distance and direction of the
section ! was in search of, and would fol-
low the blazed lines accordingly. On one
occasion dismal, foggy day, | had gone
longer distance from home than usual and
into part of the wilderness, strange
to me. After making the survey, the
fog came on so very thick that dare not
take my usual course Of returning by a
direct route, without regard to the angles
OF the surveyor, but started on a blazed
line leading near est to the required d.
rection. Before going far, came to
bog or marsh, which was impossible on
horseback, and was forced to 60 round
it. After | had got on the opposite side,
could not find the line again. and. after
searching some little time, | gave it up,
and threw the reins upon the neck of the
horse and bade him 60 home preferrng
to trust to his instinct to find the way,
rather than to my own judgment as to
the proper direction to be taken. We
had not gone many rods before | noticed
the blazed trees for which 1 had been
looking, and my curiosity was at once ex-
cited to know whether the horse really
noticed the faint marks on the trees, and
was guided by them Accordingly / left
the reins perfectly free, aud was soon sat
isfed beyond doubt that such was. the
TACT, for on coming to fallen tree or 9th
er obstruction he would go round it. re-
turn to the line, and follow it without
mistake, in fact he seemed to find the line
more readily than l could myself. After
ward, tested him time and again. 1t
made no difference whether the direction
was to or from home. Once start him on
surveyors line, and he would follow it
unerringly. If the direction was from
home, on coming to corner post, he
would make stop as if to inquire wheth-
er to keep stiaight, or turn to the right
or left. This was only one of many
traits displayed by him. But notwith-
standing the old fellow was so docile and
knowing, / could never persuade him to
let me shoot game from his back; and
after few attempts, l was forced to give
1t up. He would not even let me mount
him with gun in my hand, or allow it
to be handed to me after / had mounted.
He appeared to have horror for fire.
arms, perhaps he had noticed the result
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-07-12

DS- A poor fellow was brought before
one of the police justices recently, charg-
ed with being intoxicated. "Well, why
did you get drunk and come here in
this condition ?" "See here" was the
reply, uttered in a hiccough and accent
OF drunken man" what do you give
license for !"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-07-12
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THE WORLDS WONDER
EquaIizing Oil!

THIS Oil for Rheumatism in all its FORMS
Sprains, Bruises. Cuts, Wounds Of all descrip
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is UNEQUALLED by any now offered to the pub
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Perry county, Pa.
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Relief given almost Instantly, and permanent
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-07-12
NOTICE TO LAND owNERsl

After the 18th day of August of this year, (18f0l
suits will be liable to be brought in the Court OF
Dauphin County for money due on lands in Perry
County, unpatented.
no For information relative to the Patenting of
lands, call on or address
s. II. GALBRAITH
.AttOrneyat Law 4 County Surveyor.
Bloomfield, March s. 1870.-tf.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-20

1t was practical and profitable sermon
He also read an essay on "Relation Of
Christianity to capital and labor" II
was luminous and excellent production
and we should be glad to see it in print
Rows. j. M. Edgerton, Of Shelburn
and l.. S. Walker, of North Ferrsburgh
read papers on the " Effect of the late
Ecumencal Council on the Papal church
and the world" These were both able
productions. The former was thought by
all to be too Respondent, and the latter
too hopeful in its tone.
An essay on "Thc Interpretation Of
Prophetic Symbols, and as applied to the
excgesis of Rev. 10-12;13, was read by
Rev. A. f. Bailey, of Middlcbury. The
production was highly complmentcd in
the discussion which followed.
Rev. D. w. Gates, of Burlington, fur
nished an excellent paper on "Thc Pull
pit the proper sphere for Women" He
favored it though the members mostly
disented. "Church and Temperance "
was discussed in well prepared paper,
by Rev. o. Gregg, of Pawlet, and by
Rev. A. w. Eastman, Of Dandy. The
latter gave paper trimming with pungent
truths against the present alarming pre-
vaencc of the use and of the sale of to-
bacco.
A review of George on Annihilation
by Rev. {. Ii. Richmond, Of Hnesburg,
a clear, strong, logical paper. Employ
ment in Heaven" was discussed by Rev.
A. G. Health in careful prepared paper,
and by the Association generally.
On Tuesday evening a most excellent
sermon from Eph. 3-S, "Thc whole Fam
lily in Heaven and on Earth" 1t was
greatly enjoyed by numerous audience.
Rev. II. q. Potter preached on "Chris-
tian Scholarship" on Wednesday evening,
Text, 2 Tim, %, "a good soldier Of
j Jesus Christ. The sermon abounded in
the most striking analogies between the
life of a soldier, good and bad, and that
of the Christian life. The prayer meet
ing which followed the sermons were
well sustained, lively, and impressive. 1t
was good to be there. A presentation
of testimonial of respect to the presid-
ing Elder, Rev. Bennett Eaton, whose
term Of service in that office expires next
spring, was made after the sermon on
Tuesday evening. Rev. Mr.. Bailey made
the presentation speech, Mr.. Eaton re-
sponded in feeling and eloquent man
ner. The testimonial was in money and
to towards 5000. ----
The New STEAMER VERMoNT.-The
Free Press says: Work on the new steam
or vermont" which is building at Shell
burn Harbor, is progressing rapidly The
boilers are both in place, and the engine
is most Of it ON the boat ready to 90 into
position. The framework on which the
walking beam is to be supported is up
and ready for its load The braces for
the upper deck on which the state rooms
are built are also in place, and as soon Ms
the engine is in, the wood work will he
so that the boat will undoubt-
eddy be able to take her place on the lake
next summer
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-20
~ TATE OF VERMONT-District of

- "A IL vi LlNMO4N I-DlStrlcU OF
~ Addison, IS.
In Probate Court held at Middlcbury, within
and for said district, on the Sd day of December
a. D. 1870, Calvin Hill and Loyal d. Eldredge
executors of the last will and testament of
HARMON A. SHELDON,
late Of Middlebury, in said district deceased
represent to said court that said deceased was in
his life time bound by contract dated June II ,
1867, to deed to Horace W. Sheldon and Henry
i. Sheldon, all of the right, title and interest
which he then had and may have in the real es-
tate of Samuel sheldon, late of Salisbury, de-
ceased situated in Salisbury aforesaid also of and
in the real estate of Sarah Sheldon, then owned
in her own right, including the homestead con-
sisting Of one half acre of land and the building
situated thereon; and ask said conrt for license to
convey by deed the same in accordance with said
contract. Also dwelling house and the land
pertaining thcrco, situated at the east end of the
dry bridge, in the village of Middlebury, which
said deceased was bound to deed to Henry L.
Sheldon. Also representing that it would be con-
ducive to the interest of all interested in said es-
tate to sell all of the real estate of which said de-
ceased died seized and possessed in this State, and
ask said court for license to sell the same.
Whereupon it is ordered by said court that said
application be referred to n session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office, in Middlebury on Mon
day, the 2Gth day of December, A. d. 1870, at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon, for hearing and decision
thereon; and it Is further ordered by said court
that notice hereof be given to all persons inter
csted by publication three weeks successfully in
the MIDI ebury Register, newspaper printed at
said Mildebury, previous to said hearing, that
they may appear at said time and place and show
cause. if any they may have, why such licenses
should not be granted.
SO SAMUEL E. C00KE,fJu Judge.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-20
CTATE OF vERMONT-District OF


~ Addison s.
In Probate Court held at Middlebury, in and
for said district, on the l4th day Of Dec, A. b.
1870.
Rosco A. Perry, administrator with the will an
nexed Of the estate of
LUANA s. FROST,
late of Shoreham, in said district, deceased. pre-
sents his application in writing to said Court,
stating that James f. Frost, the husband of said
deceased is by the condition Of her last will and
testament entitled to tho use Of all the real estate
of which the said deceased died, seized and pos
sessed during bis natural life and that it is for
tho interests of the said James f. Frost to sell all
Of the real estate which belonged to the said de-
ceased, that tho proceeds thereof may be put at
interest for the of the said James f. Frost.and
asks for license to sell the reversionary interest of
the legatees of said estate, presenting to said
Court the assent in writing Of the legateo residing
in this State that the same may be sold 1t is or
dercd by said court that said application bo
considered at session thereof to DO held at
the Probate Office in Middlebury,in said district,
on the 9th day of January, A. D. 1871, at 10 o.
clock in the forenoon; and it is further ordered
that all persons interested be notified hereof by
publication three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Mid
dlebury Register, a newspaper printed at said
Middlebury, before said time Of hearing, that they
may appear at said time and place, and show
cause if any they may have why said license
should not be granted.
39w3 SAMUE L. COOKE, Judge.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-20

ANNUAL MEETING.-'The annual meet.
ing of the Vermont State Agricultural
Society and Wool Growers A ssociation,
will be held at the Bardwell House, in
Rutland, on Wednesday, December 2lst,
1870, at ten o'clock a. m.
Observation-Disclosures town bonds
in denominations of fifty, one and five
hundred, and a thousand dollars, PAYABLE
from three to thirty years, bearing seven
per cent. semi-annually, are offered for
sale. They are issued to aid in building
the Montpelier and Wells River Rail-
road.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-20
J, Perham's
REVOLVING EXTENSION stow

REVOLVING EXTENSION STOVE
PIPE SHELVES,
made after a beautiful design TO revolve and OK
tend in any direction, fitted to stove-pipc of all
sizes in common use, provided with box-holes for
the insertion of short wooden sticks when an ex-
ira enlargement Of the shelf is desired for drying
fruit or clothing. While the shelf is needed for
great variety Of purposes, housekeepers find it
especially valuable for rising bread, keeping VIC
tuals warm, warming plates in winter, drying
fruit, &c. or for placing any article of stove fur
niture on.
G. A u II o N.
On account of the great demand for these
Shelves many attempts have been made to invent
Shelf that would avoid our patents; and some
patents have been obtained on some new, but
worthless points, that are of no value to the in
ventor, because the Shelves infringe upon some Of
our numerous patent claims. We therefore warn
the public against dealing in Shelves that in
fringe upon our patents, as we shall surely pro-
tect our rights to the extent Of the law.
These Shelves are for sale at my hotel in East
Middlebury, Vt. Town Rights for sale by
X. ID. FARR, Agent for Addison Co.
Also one new buggy for sale by R. D. FARR.
East Middlebury, Aug. 5, 1870, 20;tf
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-20

LEICESTER The Good Templars of
this town, celebrated their first anniver.
sary, on the evening of Dec. 9TH, and our
church was filled to its utmost capacity
The stage was ample in its dimensions,
and the stage drapery elaborate and
graceful.
The background Of "Stars and Stripes"
looked charmingly patriotic.
The curtain arose upon the band of
Good Templars, and the kneeling form Of
little Hattie Thomas, who, in her sweet
child-ike voice, repeated, in a solemn
and impressive manner, "The Lords
Prayer"
1.-The Rival Poets" by Austin Holden
and BERTHE Fisk was very nicely execut-
ed.
The man who waded through the "Sea
Of Troubles" with his equity foot, after
meeting with so many trials, and breakers
ought to draw a pension. He had more
trouble than Moses did, when he led his
army through the Red Sea on dry land.
The tableau "Dressing the Bride" was
beautiful thing. "The Drunkards
Daughter" by Miss Kate Armstrong,
was finely rendered. "Angels of the
Seven Stars" was a snowy thing and well
rendered.
In the tableau Of "Woman's Rights"
we tremblcd for the little man with his
nose at the grindstone, being so very
diminutive, we felt quite sure that five
minutes more, Of such energetic turning,
would have finished him. This timely
lesson will probably keep his neck out Of
the matrimonial moose, for few years, at
least.
The exercises were spiced with music
both vocal and instrumental, and thus the
entertainment passed off very pleasantly
VERMoNTANA.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-12-20

Frink, NJ. D., Charles Il. Wyman, G. r.
Town, Timothy Wheeler, Elisha Moody
j. II. Elliott, Miss M. L. Glysson, Horace
Falcs, M. D., j. b. Parker, +. G. Jacks,
9. Arms, Leonard Fisher, Phio Arms,
Curtis N. Arms, s. q. Prescott, l.. Brown
A. S. Barnes. Parties IN Vergennes, G.
T. and G. o. Stearns, p Max6eld M. d.
II. G. Horton, Cashier National Bank
Vergennes, DIR. A. A. Arthur, f. X
Haven, N. g. Norton, Ii. j. Talbot, f.
M. Strong DR.. II. A. Ingham, John Bell
Judge N. j. Allen, p. D. Percival, d. A.
Melvin, VIM. S Hopkins, M. d. Joseph
Falardo, j. II. Stearns.
New HAVEN MILLs.--At the annual
meeting of the New Haven East Mills
Temperance Society held in Lampson
Hall Dec It'll, 1870 the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year
Pres,-Jacob Barton: Vice Press
j. l.. Eldridge, N. G. Smith, A. G.
E astman, Seneca Sumner: Elk Board
f. A. Smith, H s. Sumner, G. c. Wal.
ker, +. d. Warner: Secty,--A. w.
Barton: Ast,-Fordyce Nash, +. s.
Thompson, A. j. Barton, James Palmer,
r. A. Barton, Il. Hanchett, Peter Gauth
Ter, o. c. Hurlburt. This Society was
organized March Sd, 1912 and has con-
tinued its organization ever since, and
numbers over 500 names on its roll Of
membership. Next meeting Dec Fl at
the East Mills"
Mr. EDITOR Il had the pleasure the
other evening of attending an entertain
ment in Leicester, given by the Leicester
Lodge Of Good Templars, consisting Of
dialogues, tableaux, music, &c. The most
striking piece of the evening was the
opening little girl Of less than dozen
years, dressed in white, kneeling at the
front of the stage, repeated the LORDS
Prayer" with the Lodge in regala formed
in scmicircle just back, what rendered
it doubly solemn. one little sleeve fell
empty at her side, she had but one arm,
| was told it was daughter of Norman
Thomas. The tableaux were superior.
Among the most beautiful were dressing
the bride, count not your chickens before
they are Matched, and the dying Brigand
The Sailors return was temperance piece
well acted. The modern Joan of Arc
looked very much as you would imagine
in her warrior-like dress and flowing hair
The Angels of the seven stars was very
fine thing, The singing, under the d.
rection Of w. j. Thomas, was good. The
pianist. Miss Hamilton, by her lady-likc
graceful manner won herself many admir-
ers, and her music added very much to
the occasion. The entertainment was all
very good and did the Lodge much cred
it. | have seldom attended anything Of
the kind that was more calculated to i'm.
prove the morals and raise the standard
Of society than this. The Church was
crowded to overlooking and the attention
aud loud applause of the audience, testif-
ed they were certainly well entertained
Success to Leicester Good Tcmplars.
A LOVER OF TEMPERANCE