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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-07-28

The Republicans Of the several
townships Of VlntOn county will
meet at their usual places, OF holding
elections Except Wilkesville town.
ship, which will meet at Wilkesyille)
on
SATURDAY,JULY 23, 1870.
AT4 O'CLOCK P. NJ. to select dele
gates to 4 County Convention, TO be
held at the Court House In
M c A r TIL UR .
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-07-28

LARGE numbers Of emigrants
are passing over the N. & O.
Il. r.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-07-28

The Eng uirer turns up its its
nose at the old worn out type
and press of the Zalsski Echo,
when their own paper is delay
ed this week because their own
old worn out press was SO weak
that it couldn't stand alone,
and fell to pieces in the mid
die of the edition. ~ 1ssrl
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-07-28

CHILLlcoTuE has a Lodge OF
the Daughters Of Rebekah.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-07-28

The chool.house 10 10 be two story brick
building; by outside measurement, thirty
fsur by sixty feet The brick will be furnished
WIN be furnished by contractors. Proposals
for the masonry and carpenter werk will be
received separately. Plans and specifications
can be sean at the residence Of l.. b. Lyons,
Zalesu. The Board OF Education retains the
power TO reject all proposals.
By srdero rofthe Board OF Education.
w MICHAEL FOLEY Secretary.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-07-28


The Enquirer suggesta j. A.
FELTON, as a suitable person to
succeed j. P. Dunkle as Treas
urer Si Vinton Go. We have
heard no person spoken Of by
the Republicans for that of
flee, nor have we spoken TO Mr.
FELTON, on the subject, but we
believe this, is . case in which
we may profit by the sugges
tions of the enemy, if Mr. r.
will consent to make the race.
In this connection we. deny the
Enquirer's assertion that q
ticket has been "fxed up by
the Republicans in town. We
have heard but very littlertalk
in one way or another, ref the
county ticket to be nominated,
having heard but one person
spoken of asa candidate-Capt,
j. S. Mcdowell, for Sheriff.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1870-07-28
supreme Judesbip.


We learn from the Cincinnati
papers that Hamilton county
will present the name Of Thew
Wright, of Cincinnati AS . can
didate tor the Republican nom
ination for Supreme Judge
We have heard 1t rumored thai
Mr.. Wright is abrother.in-law
Uf q. o. Lord, the President Of
the indianapolis & Cincinnati
R. r, and the head and front
of the railroad combinations in
Ohio; that Mr.. Wright haG
been several years the attor'
neyofthis and other railroads,
and is otherwise identified with
railroad interests We do not
knowithat this is true in fact,
or if true that it units him for
the position; but we do under
take to say that our people are
suspicious of gentlemen SO in.
timately connected with strong
railroad corporations, and that
they would much prefer to vote
for some one not only clearly
honest and upright, but one
above and free from suspicion,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19
A Story by Kate Hunnibee.

This morning, while exploring the recosses
of my furnace-housc, | was reminded of a
coed little story picked up somewhere. In
the closet | found dozen or more cucum-
bers, mouldy and decayed, two or three pota-
toes sprouted around the wall, the cocoa-pot,
rarely used in hot weather, with the mouldy
dregs in it Of the last beverage, odorous and
appetizing, and yet my 4" help" is better than
the average with respect to neatness and Or
der. This is the story in brief; 4 house,
keeper finding her affairs very much entan-
gled betook herself to a wise old hermit for
for advice. He listened patiently to the tale
OF her grievances, then retiring to an inner
chamber brought out very curious-looking
box, carefully sealed. Take this" said he F;
keep it for one year, and three times every
day aud three times every night carry it into
the kitchen, the cellar, and the stable, and set
it down in each corner. BE sure to bring it
back at the end Of the year" The good wo-
man faithfully followed these instructions.
The next day, as she was carrying the box
INTO the cellar, she met servant who had Sc
cretly been drawing from the wine-cask. A
little later She went into the kitchen and
found maid entertaining half dozen of her
friends with the good cheer Of her mistress.
In the stable, she discovered neglects of the
coachman and hostler. At the end of the
year, she carried the box back, but begged
that she might retain it, so wonderful was the
change it had wrought. "You cannot keep
the box said the hermit, ." but the secret
you shall have He opened it aud on pa
per was written this couplet;
.She that would thrive most prosporously
Herself must every corner see.n
Hearth and Home.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19
EngIIsh Sheen.

The advantages Of English sheep are their
prolihcacy in breeding their good quality as
nurses their early maturity, their profitable.
ness for mutton, and, at present, their profit.
ableness for wool, Their disadvantages are
their incapacity to resist hardshps, their poor
herdng qualities, their want Of longevity, and
their tendency to disease under mismanare.
ment. BY longevity we do not mean merely
length of life. Their wool degenerates in
quality and they begin to 90 down hill" by
the time the Merino has reached its meridian;
and the latter keeps up to that meridian for
several years. la respect to disease they
but exhibit the tendency of all highly artiG.
cal and highly forced domestic animals. An
such must be peculiarly subject to maadies.
especially inaammatory maladies, when every
proper physical condition is not maintained -
Dr Randall IN Rural New Yorker.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19
Farmers Clubs.

The value Of a farmers club in any locality
is very great. 1t is easy to get one up, and
now that the leisure time of winter is com.
ing, those farmers who take a real interest in
the advancement Of their professions should
lose no time in getting up clubs A few ill.,
telligent, stirring men in each township, ward.
or community OF settlers can easily start and
keep going good club. When the thing is
undertaken, let active men take hold, and
once started, keep up the life of the matter
by intelligent and useful discussions on any
aud all subjects connected with agriculture
that may come under their observation. One
proved fact is worth thousand theories.
Above all, keep out those noisy fellows who
will bring the discussion of political matters
into everything they can, in order to subserye
their own interests, aud gain ioothold in
some patry municipality in some ward cleo
ton.
The rules need be but few and simple
First, secretary should be appointed, whose
business II will be to keep a book in which to
record the names Of members and the min
utes Of each meeting, taking notes Of any
valuable suggestions or facts that may come
out curing the discussion. If a school-house
or town hall is near, it may be used for the
place Of meeting. If not, each can in his
turn have the meeting at his house, if he has
a room large enough There should be a
chairman for the first meeting, and at each
meeting chairman should be chosen for the
next meeting, and the subject of discussion
fixed upon. At each meeting let the chair
man commence by giving out the subject to
be discussed, and when that is done with, let
any member give a new subject, or relate
any practical experience he may have met
with. They may regulate the time Of meet
ing according to their ability to find subjects
10 discuss.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19
Making Yellow Butter in Winter.

Cows that are required to subsist on straw
in which no green thing can be discovered,
can NOT furnish milk that will make yellow
butter. Hay, whether il was made of clover,
timothy, or any grass that was allowed to
stand until dead ripe before cutting, will not
be suitable feed for producing yellow butter.
White turnips, buckwheat branor even wheat
bran and shorts will not furnish material for
yellow butter. Many persons. aware Of this
fact, have mingled otter or other coorina
matter in the butter to give 1t a golden color
But this is not the correct way 10 make yell
low butter. Better by far feed carrots to the
COWS than TO mingle them with the cream
No difficulty is ever experienced in making
yellow butter when the cows have access to
grass. 1.-THE grass were cured properly lit
tie If any of the butter producing material
will he lost during the process Of curing
Therefore if the grass be cut at the most prop
er time Of making the best quality of hay, it
will produce yellow butter quite as well as If
consumed before It was made into hay. II
is the quality of feed that makes butter yell
low or white, more than the COW though it
is not denied that the milk of some cows will
make much whittier butter than others, when
they all subsist on the same kind of feed -
The management of the milk and cream also,
will exert nearly as much influence in pro-
ducing yellow butter as the quality and kind
Of feed.
II good cow having a ycllowish skin,
be fed with first quality Of red clover hay,
that appears as green and fragrant as when it
came from the meadow, and on eorn.stalks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19

How TO Build A CIsTERN. I see that a
subscriber wishes to know the best way "a
build cistern. | have had the care Of
building quite number, and would say to
him, build two instead of one so large die
the holes and put on two good coats Of ce.
ment on the bank, and arch with good hard
brick. One Of my neighbors has one that
built for him sixteen years ago, in this way,
and it has been in use ever since. had one
built for myself six years ago; the mason
put brick all round the brick settled and il
leaked. | had another built two years AGO.
which was eight feet across 10 the clear after
finished, nine feet deep. This was plastered
on the bank and arched with brick and has
been full Of water ever since, and has not
leaked drop that know of. could men.
ton more made in this way, but this is
enough. | would not have brick or stone in
the sides of cisteru if they were put in for
nothing; they are simply thrown away
Mentor, in Country Gentleman
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19

ABOUT WHTEwAsHING.-Ih have been white.
washing quite extensively this fall, and have
thought thatmy experience be of some use
to others. | think it alittle strange that farm.
ers do not use whitowash more than they do.
as i costs but little, and most anybody can
apply IT. 1t makes buildings look better and
last longer | use nothing but lime and wa.
ter. have whitewashed most of INV roof,
] have put il on in all kinds of weather. n
applied when the roof was very dry, il did
not stay on long after il rained if lust be-.
fore rain, and when the roof was little
wet, il did better but if right after rain.
when the roof was quite wet, it has withstood
al OF our late rains, and in good order. OF
the roof of long building which white.
washed, part was Of very old, and a part
was Of nearly new shingles, and the white.
wash has staid equally we'll on both. If |
were ever to whitewash another roof | would
put il on after rain.--N E. Farmer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19
To Cure and Smoke Bacon.

At this season OF the year, all our farmers
are preparing 70 salt their hams and bacon,
so we propose to give them recipe whereby
sailing and smoking can be done in one sim.
pie and short process Many of our house
wives are forced 10 depend upon their neigh
bors for conyenieuccs TO smoke with. Those
of as who own -mokc-houses know how diff
cult it is to smoke just rigAL BY this pro-
cess all trouble is avoided Take "a large
sized butter irkiu, cask, or barrel, according
to the quantity of meat you desire to smoke.
Place it over a fire Of coru-cobs with the corn
ON. Meat smoked in this way is higher ha-
yored, the corn seeming to produce better
taste than cobs, or wood or green wanuts.
Let the tub smoke from five 10 six hours. TO
one hundred pounds of meat take eight pounds
Of salt, two pounds of coarse brown sugar Tor
three pints of molasses), and two ounces Of
seltpeter. Rub little fine salt into the hams
and shoulders, then put the meat into the
smoked tub, cover il with cold water, turn in
the salt sugar, and saltpetor. cover closely.
and set in cool place where twill not freeze
II a scum rises on the brine, turn it OIL, scald
aud add little more sat. If desired to keep
through the summer in the early spring
smoke the tub three hours longer, put back
the meat and turn on the brine when cold.
In a month after picking, the hams will be
ready to use. They can be kept in the brine
all summer and if ham is cut return it to
the tub for further use.
Beef and tongues can be kept in the same
manner, and there is no danger from insects.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19
CurculioS Kept Off by Hogs.

In confirmation Of the theory that the cur.
culio will not NEEDLE with the fruit ON trees
standing in hog-pasturo, correspondent Of
the Rural Ne0 Yorker relates the result OF
an accidental experiment made by him on his
farm in Indiana, some years ago. Wishing
for lot to feed his hogs in, he made fence
which enclosed about onc.haf Of parcel Of
some twenty plum trees which blossomed full
every year but maturcd no fruit, as it an fell
of before ripe. That season the trees outside
Of the hog-yard dropped their fruit as usual,
while those inside, though the hogs almost
dug them up by the roots, not only grew well.
but were so full of piums that the branches
had to be propped up The next season the
fence was changed so as to take in the trees
left out the year before, and the result was
plenty Of ripe fruit from all of them for sew.
eral years. Others, he said, tried the expert.
ment with the same result.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19
nIsinrblng Sheen.

Prof Miles Of the State Agricultural Col
ege, in bis observations ON sheep, has called
attention to the effect that sudden disturbance
or any kind of agitation. has on sheep. he
found that any disturbance, such as the pass
ing and re-passing Of other stock, retarded the
iattening, and frequently threw his sheep of
their feed, so that that there was no increase
Of weight for O week at a time. Mr. Julian
Winnie Of Albany, we note, confirms the cor
rectness of this observation, and says on the
subject of winter care Of sheep $50 lettering
is something which must not be neglected. i
have stood in the yard and noticed, when the
httering or bedding was getting dirty, how
carefully the sheep avoid il, aud how reluc.
family they lay down upon it and as soon a,
the clean bedding was given them, have seer
them drop down upon it, and rest as contonted
and happily, TO all appearances, as an ex.
hausted person upon bed of straw. be.
lieye that it is during this period of rest that
they acquire flesh, and hence | would recon.
mend that sheep be Kept as free from disturb
ance as possible and allowed to rest as much
as they please. Never allow strangers in TIA,
yard, unless with the feeders. have fort,
sheep in one pen, (the scailold pen,) that or,
kept absolutely undisturbed save by the daily
visits Of the feeder, and their condition is bet
ter than that of those in any other pen which
fact | attribute wholly to the silence in which
they are kept.-Micbigaa Farmer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19

FRur Trees FOR SHADE 49, correspon.
dent of the Country Gentleman thinks that
IT fruit trees were planted instead Of naples,
we could have both shade, ornament and fruit
Practical illustrations Of the benefits Of such
course are often seen. We have in mind
two farmers whose land borders on the road.
One OF them has nice row Of naples, which
furnish nothing but shade, and seriously in.
jnre his land. The other has splendid row
Of apple trees. They furnish shade, are orna.
mental, and do not injure, the land near as
much as naples. They also furnish large
supply OF valuable fruit. Believing the last
example much the best, We wo1ld recommend
It for imisstion.-TAe Hotieulturist.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19

HOMEOPATHIC
NJ r d IN ES
Homeopathic Pharmacy, and largest German 10
porting House a full and complete
assortment Of
NJ ines and Fl 4 S,
for physicians and family use: The utmost pains hav
TO procure books which, while they are simple
and can be easily understood by any person,
VIII give perfect descriptions OF the
remedies and case.
VINO use Homeopathic Remedies, and TO have them WHERE
they can be examined by purchasers instead OF being
Obliged TO order unseen, great advantage. Thess
the utmost pains will always be taken In obtaining and
dispensing them. They will DO sold in
TINcTUREs, DmUTIoNs, AND TRITuRATIoNs,
by the single vial, or in complete sets.
Pocket Cases Of Msdicss NTH or ,ptAout Book 81 eli
sizes FAy'ieaNs and Fanny Meaieins CAsstsj
Pocket Gases containing 10 to la remedies Pure Moth
er IinetuIes, TritgIs.ions and Dilqtions, with
. sugar OF MIX Globules, Alcohol, &C., for
Physicians use, with PhHls, Corks
ac-, &c, &C., 40.
Ttnef. ARNIcA, ARNIcA PLASTER, lRSIcA stLyR.
the best Remedies for Burns, Sealds, Bruises,
hprans Ae, &c.
IL Orders by mail will meet with prompt .t,.,,Io.
ana goods shipped 10 any part u the State.
r, - sample orders ffom Physicians solicited Any
notice. f" '" s"0iS'''
T. O. PHINNFY,
Successor 10 '. Eliot ssifA 1 Co.
Montpelier, May 10. ls69.-dawi
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19
wrIL HAVE TO MORTGAGE THE FARM

Will HAVE TO MORTGAGE THE FARl
Nv g. rnSrs rAuNKsIuCA.
Wen have 90 iuor,-a-e the farm
OF this there b LITTLE doubt
And n we fail 20 redeem.
The sheriff will turn us ont.
And all hocause we are not content
To earn our money before H. spent
For lawyers seldom allow delay.
And we have not The wherewith to pay
Our pride s sure 20 result in shame,
And we have nobody else 30 blame.
You certainly ought TO know,
no matters cuntnuc sn,
Won have 20 mort age The mfm.
Chorus.
Tho farm. The farm,
The urar Old farm,
Wen have TO mortgage the farm
suppose We mortgage the farm,
Twill last but little while.
We cannot hope ~ succeed
lH keeping uu ciy stylci
The day devoted 10 formal calls,
The night consumed Zoo attending balls
ror ioNcIri. ring. and Imported hair.
And trails sufficient 10 sweep n square,
Aud silks and satins and laccs fine,
without The wealth of golden mine,
Are surely enough 10 show,
10 matters continue sOt
Wen have 20 mousa-e The iarn.
How can We mortgage the Farm.
And with / that holy place
Where love delights 90 recall
The charms Of each silent facet
Tho golden curls 0fn darling child,
nrr lusfrous ewes nui her features mild
Aua one who fcll ln The hattIr-hnmp.
Aud lea gI0ry around bis uHmei
Where lIile bloom and the WIllnFs wave
Above the quiet oi household graves.
Al gloomy indeed the day,
should We Dig compelled 20 say,
Wen have 90 mortgage The Farm
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19

A conscript being told that it was sweet to
die for his country, excused himself on the
ground that he never did like sweet things.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19
&duertts
A YER'S

dressing which is at agreeable, healthy and Of
fectua for preserving the hair Fad'i gray haw ~ soon
restored 10 it, orqnai color m ne gloss md freshness Of
youth Thin hair Is thckencd falling hair checked, and
haldnoss often though not always. curod 10y ts use
Nothing restore the hair where the ioicles are de
troyed the glands atrophcd and decnyed But such
~ remain can he saved for usefulness by this application
Instead offoulinE the hair with pasty sediment It will
keep It clean and vigorous ls occasional will PIE
vent the hair from turning gray falling off, and conse
quently prevent badness Free from those doleerous
substances which make preparations dangerous and
injurious to the hair the vigor only benefit hut not
harm H. 1fwanted merely fora
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19
Advertisements.
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SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
Late Agent fthe United States Patent ONCE Washing
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No. Is State St., opposite Kilby ST., Boston.
After extensive practice Of upwards Of twentv
years continues TO secure patents In the United States
also In Great Britain France and other foreign com
tries. Caveats Specifications, Bonds Assignments and
all papers drawings for Paonts, executed reason
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utility Of Patents o Inventions and legal and other adj
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OF the claims Of any patent furnished BY rcmittng one
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No agcHev IN he UHef States possesses superior aehfs,
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During eight months the subscriber. In the course of
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SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY ONE Of which was decided
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TESTIMONIALS.
~ regard Mr. Eddy Of the most capable suc
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Commissioner Of patonts.n
have hesitation n assuring inventors that they
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more capable Of putting their applications a form 10
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he Patent Ohoo. EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner Of patentsn
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