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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28

tractive, without balloons, horse-racing,
or other outside entertainments.
Agriculture is our leading pursuit,
and whatever benefits the farmer, bene-
fits all. We know of no better means
to difuse useful and. practical knowl-
edge, stimulate rivalry, and raise the
character and value of our products and
our manufactured articles, than the fire.
quent meeting together of the people in
Fairs. Orleans county has some of the
best stock in the state, and every far
mer ought to improve his stock from
year to year as he has opportunity. By
the exhibition of horses, cattle and
sheep, comparisons can be made, and
such selections as will bring up the stock
in few years. 1t needs no argument
to prove that a poor cow or any poor an
imal is curse to the farmer, and yet
the country is full of them. If any
thing can be done to induce our farmers
to bring out and exhibit the best pro-
duce and the best stock they can raise,
a great benefit will be done the county,
and we hope that this year will see a
larger and better show than was ever
seen before at our Fairs.
Every man who manufactures any ar
ticle whatever ought to exhibit it, and
advertise it at the County Fair, and SC
of every machine that is made or sold in
the county. The people want to know
what they are buying and competitive
examination is the best test. There is
another department in our agriculture
exhibition that adds very much to theil
interest and their usefulness. We refer
to the ladies department, and hope that
every lady in the county will contribute
someJnIng 10 Une coming Iarr. II
not necessary to bring that which is or
namental only; 1t needs the useful witt
the ornamental to make each show tt
advantage. A good pair of mittens o.
a good loaf of bread, may not requir,
the skill that an elaborate piece of nee
dle-work requires, but they may be NOR
useful, and the lady who excels in max
ing bread or any useful or ornamental
article, ought to let it be known. b.
showing her art and skill to the public
The display on the ladies department il
Orleans county has assuredly been good
but not so large as in many places. W
call attention to the Fair thus early, i
order that everybody can have time t
prepare for it, and hope that every bod
who can contribute in any way to it
success will be present with her work
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28
ANOTHER DEFALCATION.

Mr.. Ethelbert S. Mills, of Brooklyn,
N. Y, was drowned last week. Mr..
Mills was President of the Brooklyn
Trust Company, an institution in which
was deposited the savings of many
poor artizan, forlorn widow and helpless
orphan. Scarcely had the words of
eulogy which the clergyman uttered ov
er the lifeless remains of Mr.. Mills been
concluded, ere it was discovered that he
was defaulter to the Institution over
which he presided, to the extent Of near
ly 100000. AS President of the COM
pany, he had borrowed Of its funds to
make good the inroads which unfortu-
nate speculations had made into his own
resources. This he was enabled to do,
because the trustees of his company had
too much faith in him to do their own
duty. These worthy gentlemen, among
the most prominent in Brooklyn. did
not even know that he had negotiated
two hundred thousand dollars worth OF
the repudiated bonds issued by Cover
nor Bullock, of Georgia, at seventy live
per cent, of their face value. Neither
did they know that he had negotiated a
large amount of almost worthless rail
road bonds. Under these circumstances
it was scarcely to be expected that they
should know he nad overtrawn his DC
count. and perhaps ruined the company
After his death the investigation into
his affairs was considered a mere matter
of form, and its results were surprise
AS great surprise to the trustees AND
the public. All this has its lesson
but reprehensible as was the crime o.
the deceased defaulter, it was not more
reprehensible than the neglect of theil
duty by the trustees of the company
When they penned their resolutions O.
testament to the virtues of their former
President they condemned themselves
for they almost simultaneously discover.
ed that he had robbed the company i
was their duty to protect. It is a de
plorable matter that the public confidence
in moneyed institutions should be shaker
by such outrageous abuses of public con
fidence as is here revealed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28
Respectfully 1OurS,
CHARLES SISCO.
HOLLAND. W.. September 6. 1872.

1IOI-I11A0'Is ' L. oOP0OI1It70I u A0' -
MRssRs. SKINNER & DREW Gents: Your favor
the 4th inst. at hand requesting me to state howl
liked the Wood Moving Machine l had of you lal
spring In reply would say that it has not only dol
the best naotcing ever did with any moving machiI
but has done it the easiest for the team. can cut
much as ever cut in day, and cut it closer ths
any other machine 1t can be managed on all kinds
rough land and do good work. consider it to be Il
most complete mower now before the public
Yours Truly.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28
DAVID ORNE.
CHARLESTON. VI. September

CHARLESTON, W. otpItuIO5I o Ioi-
MEssRs SKINNER & DREw.-Gents: The ImprovI
Iron Frame Woods Mower which bought of you. III
proved in my estimation, to be worthy of more than
mere passing notice. for it is the very machine tn
every farmer who consults his interest ought 10 ha
For lghtness of draft ropidity Of execution in doll
its work in any kind of grass. it is, in my thinkr
ahead of any machine that has yet been offered
the farming community for their patronage. find all
that manage it, either while working in the feel
or in moving when not moving, with much more ea|
than any other machine have ever used.
& ALLEN
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28
EDWARD FAY.
BARTON, VI, May l, 1873

T., I,
MEssRs. SKINNER & DREw.-GentS: have handled
good many machines, but the Walter A. Woods New
Iron Frame Mower which l bought of you last year
appears TO the best and renders the most satsfac-
tion 1t speaks for itself in the field and that is the
best commentator machine have. 1t is light
and easily managed everywhere. and is very easy for
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28
GEO. B. CASs.
CHARLESTON, VI, September 10, Is

CHARLESTON, VI, September 10, 1872
MEssRs. SKINNER & DREw,-Ge Gentlemen: The new
walter A. Wood" Iron Frame mower, which bought
of you this season, have tested in nearly every kind
OF grass and in fields in every condition in regard to
bottom and l must say 1t surpasses anything ever
saw both of draft and management when in
Truly Yours.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28
III ..
OSCAR ELWOOD.
BARTON. VI. MAY 2. Is

BARTON, VT, May z, TOT
MEssRs SKINNER & Gentlemen: used the
Walter A. Wood Iron Frame Mower purchased of you
last season. my entire salts tested it in
nearly every kind of grass and fields in every condition
in regard bottom and must say it surpasses every
thing ever saw. most cheerfully commend 1t to the
farmers of the county.
O. A. WHITE
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s. ALLEN.
BARTON, W., August 20, 1872

MEssRs. SKINNER & Gentlemen: Regardi
the working of the Walter A Woods Improved Ir
Frame Mower purchased of you this season. perm
me to say that as mower it not only does as well
warranted. but even siupdsses my most sdnguine
pectdtio in the performance of its work. either on hi
side oil level ground in heavy light grass. Tn
the Woods Improved Iron Frame Mower is an absolu
and triumphant success is, in my opinion. ests
lshed fact that needs no testimony from me to ma
it more certain.
Respectfully Yours,
CHARLES SJSCO
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28
O. A. WHITE.
RpowyIrcrov VI Nav 2. 1s73

MEssRs. SKINNER & DREw.-Gents: have the
"Iron Frame Mower" which l purchased of you last
season. and consider it the most valuable machine that
has BEEN OF is now in 1t clean and close,
handles easily and does not neigh on the horses ecks
and there side draft as with many other machines
take pleasure in speaking of it to the public through
you.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28
THE COUNTY FAIR.

The Fair in this county will be hold
en- at Barton, during the first week in
October. The premium list and bills
will be out in due. season. The Agri-
cultural Society intend TO make it one
of the best Fairs ever held in the coun-
ty, and will offer generous premiums,
which the Fair Ground Co. will pay
without discount. What the attractions
outside of the regular exhibition of
stock, farm products, and the handiwork
of our artisans and the ladies of the
county will be, has not yet been decid-
ed, but we believe these will be sufi-
Gent to make the show attractive and
useful. There. certainly ought to be
public spirit and friendly rivalry enough
among the farmers, mechanics, and la
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28
wEsrMoRE, VERMONT, April IS, 1873

MEssRs. SKINNER & DREW. BARTON, VI Gentleme
Tie Walter A. Wood Iron Frame Mower, which
bought of you last proved itself all it was
commended to be. 1t worked to a charm. beingH
Lgtt draft easily managed ON rough smooth grouI
and free from side draft. would not exchange it
any other machine ever saw.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28
TESTIMONIALS:


n BARTON, VT, May 3, 1910.
MEssRs. SKINNER & DREw,-Ge7atienien The Wal
ter A. Wood Iron Frame Mower purchased of you last
season, has more than realized my most sangune
pectations For simplicity of constructions ease of
management lghtness of draft, durability and good
moving do not think it can be excelled. if equalled
by any other machine in use. 1t worth $40 to
in one week.
Yours Truly,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28

The people of Dandy, have the repu-
tation of being the most incorrigible
Sabbath breakers in the state.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28
TO THE FARMERS OF ORLEANS COUNTY.

We would respectfully the above Testimonials
receiving stock of these Celebrated
of 1873 which offer as low First Glass Machine. We ais
have and shall constantly hand duplicate of the Nov
thus enabling the farmers replace the machine
bkag with but few hours delay fact we'll worthy the attention
who contemplate purchasing
All orders by mail promptly attended to.
SKINNER g. DREW.
Barton Vt, Moy r. 1873
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-07-28

BRIGHAM YOUNG TO BE SUED Fer d.
voRcE.-A great sensation was caused
in Salt Lake City last week by the an
nouncement in the Journal that Ann
Eliza Webb Young, the seventeenth
wife of Brigham Young, had forever left
him, carrying off her furniture and per-
sonal effects. Brigham will endeavor
to replevin the goods. Mrs. Young is
at the Walker House, and three leading
lawyers are about to institute suit for
divorce and alimony in large sum.
Great revelations are expected concern
ing the inner domestic life of the Proph-
ct. Mrs. Young is enjoying the sympa-
thy of the GENTLE ladies, and polyga-
nous Mormons are good deal disturb
ed.
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-07-02

thing that reminds one of some noble
Roman unmoved amidst an ordeal that
involved his honor and his life.
we do not say these things. We of
to-day must do our duty, and that is
to call him q "cowardly cur" a cruel
savage, treacherous, sneaking honnd;
to underrate his courage, magnify his
crimes, afford him no extenuation :
and and all the time to bawl, Cruelty him
Cruelty him! Such will not be the
duty OF the historian, when there will
no longer be any Indians to slaughter,
or Indian possessions to be stolen. He
may regard him as man who by con-
temptible trickery was induced to rive
up the land owned by his ancestors :
who was defrauded and cozzened by q
stronger people who called themselves
Christians; who made gallant but in
effective fig ht against his oppressors ::
who surrendered to save the mothers
and children of his tribe from further
hardships; and who was hanged in
response to the popular demand of the
christian men and women Of that dav
Tor blood and determination. (Chi.
cago Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-07-02

! HOW A Boston REPORTER LOST HIS
SITUATION.-It is said that in a momen,
of temporary insanity, Boston city cd
ltor assigned horse-racing, base ball
and aquatic reporter to report in half a
column the Sunday services at the
church of sensational preacher. This
is the report he published-for which
he was discharged:
The house met at 1890 A. NJ. PRAYER
by the chaplain. The first race was be-
tween the chaplain and the singers, it
being pretty even match the first two
heats; but the singers got the best of
the last three heats, and came in on the
amen three lengths ahead, winning the
last three heats and race. Time 5:02.-
Petitions were then presented for for
giveness and other similar matters and
notice was given of special assignments
during the coming week for various OBJ
Jects. The singers then sailed up to the
judges stand, and after getting into po-
sition sailed away on the course with
all canvass set and spanking breeze
from the organ, which drove them
along in fine style. The top rugged
yacht flying the blue pennant and we'll
ahead at the stade, and came home
ahead Of all the fleet. The Speaker
then took the floor and announced his
intention to ask that the resolutions of
censure that had been heaped upon
Ananias should be rescinded and pro-
ceeded to read the records of the case,
from which it appeared that Ananias
had sold his house and had not given
all the price to the church. The speak
er then went on to say that no reason
appeared on the records for Ananias to
give any, and much less all, his proper
ty to the church, and that he question:
ed it any of those before him would do
any more than Ananias had in the same
place. He then went on to show that
Ananias had obeyed his wife in the
matter, and expressed the belief that
few Of those before him could say as
much for themselves. After further ar
guments of a similar character he moved
chat the character of Ananias be and is
hereby declared Al by the members Of
this House.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-07-02

How QUARREL OCCURRED.-A ]iyelv
sketcher of the New York Sun, in one
ol ms ilVeliest sketches, introduces the
following illustration of
how slight cause can move
Dlssension between hearts that love. ,,
Well, now that puts me in mind Of
two old fellows down in Kentucky that
nad been the best friends in the world
for over thirty years-never had a cross
word, and would do anything for each
other. They got into top buggy wag-
on and started down to Lexington on
business. You see they lived twelve
miles out of Lexington. One was
named Burr, the other Clarke. About
SIX miles from Lexington they passed a
tract of land belonging to a man named
Baker. 1t had little brook running
through gully on it.
"Iom," says Burr, pointing to the
gully, elf Baker wanted to build pond
al ne would have to do would be to
throw wall across that gully"
eyes," says Clarke; "but Tom he
don't want ponQ.".
well" replied Burr, raising himself
up, 81 didn't say he wanted pond, did
L? l said if he wanted pond all he
would have to do would be to throw a
wall across that gully"
"Well," exclaimed Clarke, firing up
in his turn, 81 didn't say that YOU did
say ne wanted pond did L? All that |
said was that Baker didn't want any
pond"
"Well," shouted Burr in an angry
tone, 81 didn't say that you did say that
l ala say he wanted a pond, did 1? |
said 1F-IF he wanted pond, all he
would have to do would be to throw a
wall across that gully"
"Wcll," said Clarke, now thoroughly
enraged, "you are damned old fool.
and L won't ride with you any further!
Stop the wagon"
SO Burr stopped the wagon, said the
Blue Grass man, and Clarke walked all
the way to Lexington, six miles, before
he would ride with him. That was
over seven years ago; and the cussed
old fools have never spoken to one an
other since.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-07-02

ISM; believe in the animal spirits of
race horses and terriers; believe in
Jamaica spirits, taken in small doses,
for the rheumatism; I believe in the
equitable and just spirit of good peo-
pie, which, fancy, is rare; believe in
the spirit OF vengeance, and, above all,
In the spirit of forgetfulness-if we
owe man anything, and can't pay it,
may he forget the debt"
IAN agreeable mixture of good sense,
OF decent gayety, of just and keen
irony, relieved by the desirable guam
tum OF Yankee wit, make up Josh
Billings talent, and this talent is not
to be despised.'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-07-02

eB Major Henry Ewing, senior pro-
prietor of the St. Louis Times, died in
st. Louis on the 18th ult., aged thirty
one years. His wife and three children
survive him. Major Ewing entered the
Confederate service at the beginning of
the war, and took an active part till its
close. He bought an interest in the St.
Louis Times in 1869, and his talent and
energy contributed largely to its sue
cess. The deceased editor has left be-
hind him the reputation of a man emil
nent for public and private virtues.
i Exchange.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-07-02

Tor its substance. 1t is hideous drama;
where; under the forms Of justice, the
most unrighteous wrong is sought to be
perpetrated; and its balcful shadows
cast their potentous gloom, over the
prostrate liberties Of Louisiana. NV
friend We are under despotism {!
Don't you see it-foul, brazen. and
false %. Picayune.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-07-02

Notice!
T HAVE LEASED THE PASTURE IN
l. the rear of the Town from Mr.. A w.
McLaurine. 1t will be kept as pasture.
Charges will be seventy-fve cents head
per month, paid at the expiration of each
month. Persons having cattle in the pas
ture will settle past dues and arrange for
the future. The gates will be attended
by my son Montfort.
May 81, 1873. A. COCKERILLE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-07-02
WILLIAM HUSTMYRE
FRONT ST.

FRONT ST.,
WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM
w his friends and the public generally
that he has purchased tho stock in trade
Of Jacob Walker, Jr, and that he will
continue the general
GROCERY,
DRY GOODS
and HARDWARE
business at the old stand, where he will
be happy to see and accommodate Thorn at
any and all times,
HE WILL SELL CHEAP FOR CASH
His store will be always found open from
6 A. M. to 9 P. NJ. Particular attention
given to the retail trade and also to steam
boat orders.
April 9th, l873-3m.
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NEW THIS DAY.
TEMPERATURES

AS REPORTED BY FERGUSON b scHNAcK
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-12-04
WHEAT AND PHYSICAL NIGnR

\ hing i more sure in the chemistry
o. T., than that the great real eaters
are 'he great thinkers. or rha. the ,.hn-
phOrus which wheat c,rfains in :he
outer k"rnal. immediately beura h he
hn-k is thr feeder nf hrain<. and ,hr
material sth>tance which rrovnkas tn
th'rght Huiy. reason, and al the form,
OF nervous energy.
Tdere are phv>in'ogi>ts who att,il..te
the remarkai,.e >mc.e>> of States liz.
CHR, l,diana, ani Illinois to he bounty
and ettrc,ien of che what crop, aud the
intellectual stimulus, or rather snad,
which it afIord~ the brain. Certainly M
commonwealth in the world has evin.rd
higher s-nSe If law and order. ar .oo3e
rapidly developed a social .y>.em waich
ha~ hardly an equal in The W rid. The
cnnsiitntiin st luiisua. FIR iaS'a.ce he
ve5y ccnter Of the wheat ne. la.ya,t d,
c'n'"afI-s'n the best in the Uoina. ..rn-
duccs The highest results in eur ii, liza
tinn
There j Southern whear h..lr. which
ineu'ie~ Australia aud parts Of South
America. where civiifzasinu ~ e.: "a
thar "i iie central y lr,h ii she C.i., j
Is growing M. But HI fnIl ,alve Of
wheat ~ riviiz,r will never he fully
.u..f 4 u 4,
Of BOXED lar anj the people ;ear,, a
make bread wilhnut yeast or ri>ius>. G,od
hreai l. rmpFaticaly ;hc staff 81 If, "
hui the eoni'"ereial ariiei'. il he NAY IL
~ ep>ia ami premature dea.h = Scr
e,,ce II Hnih
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ETA WARD PIERCE.
fisPf.

The -ai moan. of winters blasts, lie
Irving ~tnrn pt <r,y AID Si,.;.i, the 1, en
-s,arp frr-ty winds IF the Nrrth. iii e
.I..i whistle thr u5I, Ia, forest AND ia IKE
q. ti'.-ir yer, f,lai i in> h hl',itatiDus
1t mar. Ti> the angry season. when
Nature hl> the >uik~, anl shows a d.
s.,r-ItIon nike hufuanii,s. irctful mi
ci.angIoz, wI,h Gains between, that are
f-ut resting spells. lt is tie coming OF
King Winter. clustering aud bitter as Of
ri,! glad ~ resume ms SWAY. aud rule
sit, h'.s-evern an icy rod. liio day ha-
,-rnle, biz I, Jsu meme can dispute. Bat
Time viii take care. thar he trn shall ia =
away ike the children of men lie will
Se,.,n grow old, aud Inc chili S!r:rg tax t
hi l,iacs. ui'ln the throne. and in turn
surrender his tower In gentle Summer
Ami 81. ever changing, the wurld will
move on-<easrn fullnwing season.
King following King, until the eud-nf
@ nj, IN r.roi b.: ca. fprntel. GJl alone
i, luigr. Rul-r, + ernai.
L .i.r His hleS>ins. winters blasts
,.hiIl n,' under Hi- care. the hlinding.
hitting SHOWS ham %, under His
Pravi fence, the storm, c!nud> sadden not.
It's 'ov, will warm he heart; His care
viii cornt:,,r and cheer; lli- powerful
arm Will project and save fr,I,, hprn.
i.i.n let Wiu,er ruiz: il-t u he II good
cheer aud take c,'uiori ~ nur tire,l,ies,
waiting with t,iienc,. till the dawn OF
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