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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-25

Mountain Boys" The following is a
cast of the character:
Ellen, ...... ...... .Iace Dutt0n.
! Miss Squemish, ...............F Frankie B2trt.
Lucy. Mary Clark.
Jedediah Homebud, ........A. H. Smith,
Tomnkins, .......,.............G ". BaII0u.
Joe Shakespeare, .......C. Il. Jdchman.
Edwin, ........................G. f. Parker
Sandfeld, ..................E. c. Sherman.
Wilkins, ........................H. L. CLARK.
Terrence, .....................H r. Sheldon.
The entertainment is under the aus
pieces and for the benefit of the Eagle
Fire Company No. 2 The whole of
our community are interested and should
encourage it with their presence and
money. They have already performed
excellent service in the year and a half
of their existence, and at the recent fire
saved a dwelling and two barns from
destruction. The scenery, prepared by
one of the actors is a representation of
cottage. kitchen. parlor, forest with
Bird Mountain in the background This
movement indicates that home talent
can do things as well as the hunbug
popular artistes.
There are many of the readers Of
THE HERALD who will remember A. X.
Wheeler, a resident OF this town from
1880 to 1919, as a successful and lnhuen-
tial farmer, owning some seven hundred
acres which Is known to this day as the
Wheeler farm, and now owned by a. W.
Barker. Thirty years ago Mr.. Wheeler
emigratcd to Illinois where he has accu-
mulated large property and brought
up large family. On New Years day
Mr.. Wheeler assembled around him at
the old homestead, thirty-tive of his des-
cendants children, grandchildren and
grandchildren, which proved a
pleasant dinner party and happy family
reunion.
Rev. /. II. Stone. agent of the Yer
mont State Temperance Society, was
present at the meeting of the New York
State Temperance Society, at Troy last
week Mr. Stone addressed the conven-
ton at some length relative to the cause
in Vermont, and presented some start
ling facts. He has labored earnestly
and we'll at home and abroad and has
put more vigOr into the temperance
movement than has been apparent for
years and it is to be hoped that he will
remain in the position as agent for
another wear Should he labor as zeal
ously for the coming year as he has the
past. at the end of 1912 we shall have
less rum shops and different public
sentiment on the temperance question
than now exists
Mr. Frank Sanford has sold the
Sanford House for $4,000, and pur-
chased a hotel at Cambridge for $50, 900
which he takes possession of Feb. list.
1t is yet undetermined who takes his
place here. 1t would have gratitied our
people to have had him remain with us.
A. ". Barker has contracted for
the construction of three miles of track
on the Massachusetts Central Railroad,
which runs from Northampton to Bos-
ton He has taken from Castleton
twenty horses, carts, harnesses, forty
tons of hay, several thousand feet of
lumber. LabOrers are also engaged to
go with him.
Twelve good sermons were delivered
during the four DAYS meeting at the Me-
thodist Church last week. by Rev. J.
Phillips of Castleton, Rev. L. s. Walker
of FairhaYen, Rev. G.. W. S. Porter of
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-25

meteorological Report for the
Week ending Saturday, Janu-
AIRY goth, 1879, taken Mt the
State Normal School, Castleton,
VT.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-25

"A Michigan blacksmith began work
with powder flask in his pocket. The
new shop viii be completed in March.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-25
GastletOn Seminary.
\ NOVEL SOCIETY.

The students of Castleton Seminary
have organized novel society, the con-
stitution and list Of officers we print APP
pended hereto:
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-25
REMARKS.

Snow lSth--Slight furry.
Snow 18th and 20th-3.5 inches, making
0.3S inch water.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-25
Mrs. BrRLEIGH's cHTLDREY.

MIS-. BIkLEIGH CHILDREN,
are supposed to be boarding at some
house in this city, but no traces of them
can be obtained at this writing.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-25
HENRY II. HALL,

the innocent victim, leaves a wife and
one child. He was doing a prosperous
business. and his future appeared bright
indeed
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-01-25

her intended victim, is a leading citizen
of Utica, where he enjoys the respect
and love of an extended circle of &C
quaintances and friends. He is a man
of generous impulses and a kind heart.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30
The Political Outlook.

With the holding OF the Cincinnati
Convention tomorrow, the Presidential
Campaign may be considered as opened.
Some importance will attach to the doings
OF this, the first National Con, entiou Of
the year. because, possibly, it may make
a nomination that will combine all The
opposition that may exist 10 the Phila'
delphia nomination. So lar "a Maine Is
concerned, it is less affected by he de-
lection which eliminates in this weeks
doinss al Cincinnati than most any State.
We doubt if the influence of Horace
Greeley or Charles Sumner, which has
been potent in Maine, is sufficient to
draw many away from their present party
organization. The masses Of the people
are quick to discern motives in the con.
duct of great men, and they arc shy OF
those against whom the suspicion exists
of being actuaied by personal cousidera-
tons. So We think the Cincinnati move
ment will not effect the campaign much
in Maine We are fortunate in being
free from any disturbing elements in our
State campaign.
As to Governor. it Is conceded that Mr..
Perham will be rs-uomiuatvd, and that
be will be stronger than ever. The
Congressional Districts looa harmonious,
the lst and 9Th only giving ihe slightest
cause for concern. To York County has
been conceded the nomination this year,
and the multiplicity oil candidates named
looks little threatening. Probably they
will "thin out" however, before the
Convention. In the 9th District, it is
said that Mr. Pike will Try TO Dust Eugene
Hale. The District is large one and
not over strong. There is considerable
patronage there, and Mr.. Hale has
probably offended some in the dispensing
OF il. Hale is Young, talented and has
made fine record in Congress, while
Pixies influence is on The w3ne. The
former may distance his competitor, bit
it will not do to c.ca.e much feeling
there, or the nomination would not be
worth much. We Trust that wise coun-
sells will prevail.
With good nominations Tor County
officers and the legislature, an active
campaign and full vote, we have
nothing TO fear but Maine will speak. on
the 9Th oil September, ia its usual en-
phatic manner. for Bepu5Hcauism and
Virtorv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30
IIsSk Efihri items.

Daniel b. Grover, OF West Bethel,
commenced blowing Friday. April 10th.
By invitation of the gcntlemaa,y pro-
prietor. spent IN hour very PirWantiy
Ia he carriage factory OF Piukuvy Burn.
ham ut Bethel ilj.l. there found car
riages OF every description. tom II
wheel barrow 10 u top buggy finished IN
the highest siyle oi All, built with a
view both to utility and beauty. Nr.
Burnham is L veteran in his business AMI
spares no pains or expense, and deserves
lhe patronage OF he public. | might
saI muoh more IN plaiss ui the gentle
man and his establishment, but | will
dcssl, lest some part, may think lac
would make 4 popular cGndhidte Jor
GorcrBoI, which would lie sty!Uus loss
to The community 10 take hun from his
present sphere OF usefulness.
We have had two days ol good sap
weather. The snow is going fast, but
we need rain 10 carry % tho huge drifts
The travelling is horrible.
had Il lamb diopped The other day.
that " hcn six hours old weighed ii IL
lbs. Who has got bigger one? Troi
out your big lambs
D. \. Coffin, OF Lockes Mills. hao re-
Il
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30
Summer Items.

a spond ent OF the Lewiston jour
nal enJs; Elmer A. Frazier OF Sumner,
has curiosity in tho shape OF heller
cali OF lhrce-iourth Jersey blood, which
at The age of II hours weighed only 81
pounds. Length from tic horns 10 the
tail ? feel girth = feet. Both COW and
cali are ia good condition.
Mr.. Ririoy Bosworth, who resides
near by. has hen that showed her dis
gust OF such small progeny by laying
an egg lhaL measured - by inches.
Despise moi the day Of small things,
In 1911, a building was raised mt Sum
ner Corner, and was subsequently used
AZ = ",niner grocery" whore ardent
spirits were dealt out to the thirsty for
many years, and where people OF all
grades cengregaled on festival and May
training days to talk over good times past
and coming Many a sturdy son Of
Adam has rcelcd away from Uncle Mats
store at It late hour, with 'leetle sperriL"
i'll the CID brown jug, that his carcass
could not hold at the time. Now the
same huildil . is used rs II hall for The
Good Templars. At The fist meeting of
She Lodge in thai place, Bro. A. Judson
Robinson, known as life long radical in
the temperance cause, stated, with much
feeling, that on the very day on which
that building vas raised temperance
boy was born, to assist in counteracting
The sale and use of alcoholic liquors.
Bro. Robinson, the boy alluded to, is
now permitted TO lift his voice in favor of
total abstinence, where Years ago it
would not have been permitted. Bro
A. J. Robinson is one Of u family Of
nineteen children reared within stones
hrow of the building, yet, singular to
'elate, they all grew up firm temperance
men and women, thirteen of whom are
'till living to exemplify the blessed re-
suits of total abstinence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30

win where the railroad Commissioners
located new depot on the Portland and
Osdensburg Railroad last gear.
A POI ton OF the dam across The stream
at South Hiram went out on the 10Th inst
lut it is hoped it will soon be repaired.
Traffic in real estate seems TO be one
nl the notices OF the day at this place
John Deycrarx has purchased that por.
lion of tho Edward Gibbs fam lying be.
tween the road and river, known as the
mill privilege. for 500; also house lot
north and west OF the church. and anoth-
er fronting the road on the east, Tor $500
The latter he has sold 10 w. II. Ridlon
for 1910, who is preparing TO put up
set OF buildings on the same this season,
aud already has his cellar under lair
way OF completion. Jeremiah Mcrrified
has purchased the corner house 10; Ct
he said Gibbs farm, fronting tho covered
bridge and river, for $500, and we under
stand he intends 10 build this season.
the house now standing on said lot be.
ing sold To Mrs. Lydia Fox. We also hear
that ID. ID. Ridon has sold his meade w
q part of his old farm to Jordan Stacy.
I'd, for $500. There are several other
contemplated trades in real estate which
arc not yet completed - Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30
RMcEfeld Items.

At the Bucktield town meeting held
April 10Th, to consider the policy OF aid
ing OF extending the manufacturing M
tcrest in Buckteld, the town WAS fully
represented and voted unanimously ITO
exempt from taxation Tor period OF ton
years any buildings. stock aud machinery
connected herewith used for mann
featuring purposes in Buckfeld, doing
yearly business of $4,000 or more. "
Also to erect building and iarpsh it
with suitable power and give the rent of
the same free, Tor ten years 10 Any ro
sponsible parties who wish TO engage in
the boot and shoe business Parties
from Massachusetts now have the offer
under consideration.
Our correspondent Hartford writes ::
Owing To the sudden and lasting fall of
snow ON the 10th OF November, the
grass roots were mol gnawed so close by
sheep and young stock as formerly. Be-
ing thus protected for five months, green
grass is seen rs fast rs the snow disap'
pears, without any signs of spring kill
ing. Sheep now can live without feed
ing from The barn. Some have already
been driven from home to be pastured.
Among the many signs OF spring, j.
the croakng of the Buckield engine
which has thawcd OFT and ycntnrcd ~
far Us Mechanic Falls, -mole agreeable
to some than the peeping OF lrogs
John Brown of East BuekGell, after
the death OF his remaining son, Charlie.
received an invitation from bis daughter
at Detroit, aud from his son ia liinn. TO
come with The mother 10 live with them,
After disposing ct many articles, with :
view to live with The latter. in May, an
while daughter from Lawrence, Mass.
WAS ON II visit. letter was received that
Ada was found. The ialhor. with the
uncle of Anna Wood, went alter the
body, and It was deposited beside Char
lie. The long, painful anxiety about The
body Of Ada has been relieve, before tn,
parents bid adieu to Maine. Upon ;h'
news that Anna was found. MIR, Woo
returned To Auburn after The body, an'
il Was Inferred beside her father At Turn
Ell, lo The rclict ct the grandparents anC
relatives OF the deceased -LcpiSio'
journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30
The Cider Question.

. A seedy politician in the Register OF
last week, who assumes to be AN Old
Farmer" comments on the trial Of man
in Pennington for selling hard cider, and
thinks it hard case that the farmer can't
sell his cider to pay his taxes. The law
provides that the manufacturer may sell
unadulterated cider. In the Pennington
case the man probably tailed 10 prove
that he was manufacturer. Webster
says, "a manufacturer is one who works
raw material into forms tor use; one
who employs workmen for manufac-
turing the owner of 4 mandatory"
In Augusta, last week, while the re.
form movement was in iull force. a man
from neighboring town came into the
City and began 10 peddie ont cider which
he claimed 10 be the manufacturer OIL
The reform men, who are known as moral
suasiOnists demonstrated with him, but ne
persisted, ill they finally 60. so enraged
as to threaten TO mob the man, when Mr..
Nye, the very apostle OF legal suasion,
and ex.State Constable, had TO interfere
and counsel peace to avoid violence Re.
formed drinkers are down on cider, be
cause they know its peuicious effects
upon themselves. The question viii
take care Of itself. The farmers are not
to be cajoled or frightened By politicians,
on the cider question
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30
EeSar Fats.

Ourcorrespondent, A. III. 81. writes -
There has been great change here in
the temperature OF The weather within q
few days. Instead Of the cold. severe,
freezing weather that we have had so
long, with heaps OF snow that we're al.
most sickening TO behold, we arr blessed
once more with bare ground, warm and
balmy weather that is indeed Spring. like.
The sight Of the early birds fitting about
in merriment and greeting us with their
sweet songs. bespoaks plainly to us that
time has come at last Our
snow has nearly all melted away and
the farmers are making preparations for
their Spring work. This must be busy
time with teams rs nearly all farmers are
scant OF hay, The quantity OF water is
not so great as was expected this Spring
from The depth of SHOW that was ON the
ground. We have had but little rain as
yet and many ale predicting dry Sum-
mer.
Hemloek bridge, so called, across the
Saco river between Cornish and Baldwin,
vas swept away one day last week. We
earn that there is a petition in circula-
ion 10 the County Commissioners for q
lew road from Cornish village, across
,aco river to or near the point in Bald |
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30
HefheL Items.

The members of the L. b. Society
held their regular meeting "Wednesday
eve ut Academy Hall. The III ST thing in
the programme, was song by the Quar-
tette Band Next followed declama-
ton hy +. NJ. Cross, who displayed
knowledge OF elocuiion rarely attained
by q youth OF his years The question:
Resolved that the prescucc OF Roman
Catholicism is injurious to the institutions
OF the United States was discussed in
the affirmative by h. B Shehan and w.
Ii. Bryant, and in the negative by +. w.
Bartlett and i. c. Stearns Some Of the
speakers displayed marked ability, and
profound erudilion The paper, entitled
the Literary Gem. was read by Miss
Katie Davis.a most excellent reader, who
would not fail 10 interest au audience less
appreciatiNe The last thing before MI
iournnlenL was beautiful and touching
song by the Band, which was applludcd
as il deserved.
The school is in ilourishng condition
under the charge of Mr.. Jersey, who, As
scholar and teacher, has few equals.
STEARSs
The Lewiston Journal says last Friday
Mr. John Garland OF Bethel had hi.
thigh bone badly broken 10y an obique
+ adurc IN consequence OF Tie breaking !
a speed wheel. while saving wood. The
wheeIflew to pieces in consequence OF
some arrangement of the brakc,by hIcb
its speed MAS SO increased Thai portion
of the wheel flew into tho door.yard OF G..
FoVler, Esq, Il distance OF several rods
The lst Congregational Society OF thi,
place will give u dramatic entertainment
at Patlce's Hall, ON the evening OF AIay
first. The Comedy, "a Glen Stick, ana
the comic Pautomimo, Blue Beard,
will be played. after which supper viii
be served in the rcfrcshmcnt hall The
entertainment will be cnfiyencd by choice
music.
Bethel Savings Bank has met with
much greater success than its friends al
first anticipated; daring the first month
of it's existence there have been issued
sixty.two books OF deposits there has
been laken in ana loaned s3.3l2. The
money i, iuaued Oh tho best OF security
rs fast as received.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30

Our correspondent writes: The many
friends OF Dapic Brown, Esq, will la
pleased to learn that be- has returned to
Waterford with his family from Boston
where he has been stopping the past
winter
Horace MaXlisM, our accomodath :
stage driver, proposes to put on dali!
line OF coaches the coming summer BE-.
tween South Paris and Waterford,
want that has Ing been needed.
Charles Young has II large crew oi
men laying the foundation for his new
store.
This village presents lively appear
auce Nessrs WatSon's salt box factory
and A. slapwuuds Luekei factory fprG.
ishing employment for quite II large
number OF hands, together with the new
water whcel AMI improvements intro.
duced into the establishment Of Cobb
IL liapgood, adds 10 the business pras
poets OF the village very much. --Regts
ter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30
We call particular attention TO the al

We call particular attention 10 the al
venisement of the Meadow King Nov
er. This mower was introduced to the
farmers Of Maine and the Provinces las!
season, by Fred Atwood OF Winterpor.
the general agent. In all localities
where used it gave unbounded satisfac
ton. We see by the many recommends
tons, and frequent communications from
diff erent sections TO the Maine Farmer,
that it must have had large sale in this
State last season The Meadow King
has been in use six seasons, giving am
pie time to perfect each and every part,
it is highly spoken of in other States.
There are features in the make and work
ing of this mower, that no other machine
has; farmers who used them last season
say they are valuable improvements
The simplicity of IFS working parts must
make them strong and durable. The pit
man is protected so there is no danger of
bending or breaking it by coming in con-
TACT with distractions. There are 9TH
er merits claiming the attention OF farm
ers, but we have no space to speak of
hem. COL SWEET is Agent for Oxford
County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30
The reelection of Gov. Psrham is

The re. election of Gov. Perham is
conceded-PreSS
Yes, conceded by the office holders, but
wait till you hear from the cider makers
argus.
1t isn't the cider-makers but the rum
sellers upon whose hostility to Gov. Per-
ham you count. But is there anything
novel IN that? The fidelity of the rum
power TO the Democracy has been rs con-
stsnt IS thet of the slave power ever was.
1t Is a cenbln.. tion we have met aud con-
quered annually for the last eighteen
years.-PreSS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30

A sagaeious merchant of Bangor,
last week, who was a Hersey man when
the nomination for Governor was given
10 Nh. Perham, remarked to us, after
hearing his admirable address at the
great temperance meeting, that he was
much pleased with the Governors APP
pearanee then and at the opening OF the
European road last fall, the first time he
had ever seen him in public, and he re-
minded him of that talented, sel-made
man OF the people, HENRY WILSON OF
Massachusetts. The comparison hardly
fails in any particular. SIDNEY PERHAM
is to Maine, what HENRY WILSON is TO
Massachusetts,. Head and heart are al
ways right with them, and they are safe
advisers, who have always been true to
principle and the people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30

We learn from the SeeCtmcn, who
have been taking he valuation, that there
is about ono fourth less stock thi, spring
than last 1t IS in excellent condition,
however, though there are some casas
where the cattle are poor. in the north
part oil the town, there are Il couple Of
men WHO have each four or five tons OF
hay to S4are; which will help the needy
through. The grass hoppcrS were not so
destructive ON the west side OF the river,
il seems. as on this side. and the crops
were better. Mr. Thayer thinks they
destroyed more on his farm alter July
than the cattle ate. They took grass
first, then grain, beans aud potatoes and
made clean sweep on some farms One
man said If he stuck his rake handle into
the ground il would he eaten off before
night 1t is said that these pests of the
land, grass'hoppers, are lying by loose
under the leaves, not dead bur sleeping,
making ready for new ravagcS in the
summer. They have been found lately
in East LiveImore and Pennington, plenty
and active, ranging from n fourth of an
inch to an inch in LENGTH new CROP
The only hope is that they will have to
leave or starye. a large amount HAS been
paid out Tor corn. The FIGURING Com
panv, at South Paris. have sold some
$50, 600 worth, besides what has been
sold by \. p. Andrews, West Paris, and
from other sources.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30
Hartford,

A correspondent writes; The hay in
most barns in Hartford is about the same
as lied out" In scme places fork full
is reserved for company. The farm
stock is out to pasture, with three and
four quarts of corn meal per DAY. The
assessors say that stock is looking finely.
Sap bushes, this spring, is failure.
The number OF trees that yielded six or
seven barrels last year, gives us about
one this year. and that we have to gather
on snow shoes,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-04-30
Hebron Items.

The members of the Ladies' Benevo-
lent Society will hold Fair at the
Academy on the evening of May 1st.
OYSTERS will be furnished TO those who
desire them, and various fancy articles
will be offered for sale The proceeds
are to be devoted to repairing the church.
Large quantities of Maple sugar and
syrup are being manufactured this spring.
Hebron IS one Of the best towns in the
County for the production of Maple
sweets.