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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-08-26
YOUTHFUL MEMORIES.

"What peaceful hours once enjoyed,
How sweet their memory STILL"
The great apple tree. lIy own,
dear old tree, whose shading boughs
have so oft heen so friendly! The
sanctum sanctorum ofmy dreamings
with what joy I seek repose upon
the green verdure beneath thee,
The evening shadows gather
around me. The sun is casting her
last golden rays over yonder hill
tops. The busy hum of the bee is
fast dying away: and no sound is
heard, save the murmur of the dis
tant brooklet as it splashes on its
busy way: never ceasing in its hap
py song Of industry; or mayhaps,
the merry whistling of the COW boy,
or below of the COWS, as they
come to their loilking. The azure
sky peers so softly through the
blossoming tree top. The hum Of
the busy summer insect in the air.
How soft tie music and how pleas,
ant it all is to my ear!
Half formed memories are con-
jured up and [ am unconsciously
overpowered by their influence
My memory reverts to the by-gone
days of my youth. The music OF
nature with its mystic influence
peryades me and methinks again I
see the old school house nesting in
the peaceful little valley, skirted at
it's foot by the murmuring stream
let, kissed with the daisy and the
violet; its background of great oaks
and chesnut that we boys we're
wont to climb so often. The dear,
old place, how fondly my memory
fingers with thee! Then within
methinks 1 see the long rows of
plain deal benches, almost covered
with their quaint carvings by busy
''barlows:" mayhap the names Of
sweethearts too. Alas. where are
now the mischieYous hands that did
it all-the ones that left these silent
echoes Of days forever gone?'
"Al], all are gone, the old family
faces"
And their places are filled with
other thoughtless youths, and they
are scattered by the swiftly moving
hand Of time.
Do their fancies like mine, ever
revert to those old scenes?
Then again there were the boyish
rivalries for favors from the girls
How jealous were we of a glance or
a smile. Where is the fair and gen
tie Daisy who so filed our youth
full heart? How oft my eyes wan
dered from perplezing sun" to
where she was wont to sit. Her
merry blue eyes, her:sweet peaceful
face, with the little golden curls
falling so caressingly, yet so CO.
quettishly around it, as she pored
over her task! How joyful I felt
for but glance from her! What
an image to my boyish imagination
and susceptible heart that was-and
one, too, l have never YET forgot
ten?
"Peace, peace, be with her,
Does she remember our Friday
spelling class, how I strove to be
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-08-26

An Indianapolis dog goes mad
when he hears piano played: but
there are hundreds of men who do
the same thing.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-08-26
"Peace, peace, be with her. -,

Does she remember our Friday
spelling class, how I strove to be
always next her, but still below her?
and if perchance she could not re-
member "big word" how I took
advantage of the masters absent
look, to whisper it so softly in her
ear? Does she remember it? But,
oh, my little witch-wssn't I repaid
by the tender smile or sweet kiss
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-08-26

,, why is it, asks the Boston Post.
:, ,th3t nine out Of ten judges are
ba d-headed?" We suspect It is be.
cause they have no hair.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-08-26

A little scandal is to tea what
an olive is to wine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
POIniret.

The rain Friday evening interfered with
the dance good deal, but fifteen or TWEEN
ty pairs of people nevertheless managed
to be present, and to have very pleasant
hop.
A lady who is stopping at Rinaldo Leon
ards was thrown out Of buggy last Fri
day evening from the wheel dropping in
OF hole in the road, in front Of Ellis
Woods house, and considerably injured.
A correspondent undertakes to correct
the report in last weeks Post of the Pom
fret caucus in Woodstock on the 18th, say
ing that the resolution directing the COM
mittee to vote for Miller was opposed
"solely" because Of its inherent impro-
priety-which it wasn't-and that W c
Whipple, one Of its opponents, afterward
introduced similar resolution, 80 word
ed as not to be mandatory upon the COM
mittee, which was adopted unanimously
The Post didn't know of this last, resolu-
ton, but it doesn't change the not very i'm
portant point in question. Unless pretty
much every man there was very much
mistaken, the caucus was divided upon
the Miller question nearly evenly, with
a small majority against him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01

THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY
AGRICULTURAL FAIR, The nineteenth
Annual Fair of this Association, will
be held at Claremont, N. H., on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,
Sept 9Th, 9th and 10th, 1874, as an
nounced in a previous issue Of this
paper. The Claremont Cornet Band
will furnish music for the Fair. On
the first day of the exhibition, Prof
Avery of Boston, Prof Mitchell, and
others, will contest for a purse Of $75,
in a walking match of five miles,
On the second day in addition to the
address ofthe Hon. VIM. M. Evarts Of
New York city, Gov. Weston, and
Staff, in full uniform and mounted,
will appear on the grounds. On the
third and last day Of the Fair, Prof
James IL. Allen, or PROVIDENCE, Ii. L.,
will make the Balloon Ascension, in
his new and highly ornamental bal
loon "Venus," and will add very many
new, novel and attractive features to
the Ascension, making it an occasion
of thrilling interest, Railroads will
carry passengers to and from the
place of exhibition, for fare one way.
Single admission tickets, So cents
one horse leaslre carriage, 25 cts. I;
two horse do, so cts. No checks
given. President, Chester Pike,
Cornish, N. II. Secretary, David E.
Willard, Oxford, N. II.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01

The Lyndon Union says: "On
Wednesday night, of last week, John
Way was greatly surprised at a case
of kidnapping. He was taking his
niece from Peacham to Cabot, and,
when little way beyond Cow Hill,
was met in the dark by two persons
in buggy, and, before he was aware
of it, the girl was taken from MIN by
force, placed in the wagon Of the
strangers, who disappeared at once,
leaving John to contemplate how the
thing happened. The next day that
niece was seen at the Lyndonville
picnic, under the escort of a bran new
husband, who couldn't think of yield
ing to uncle John the right of pro-
tccting his WIFE
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
Bridgewater.

A1AAaSS ""sSAs
A fearful hail storm occurred at
North Bridgewater, Sunday, the 3Oth
ult., which destroyed all vegetation.
Some Of the stones were brought to
this village on Monday, and man
who saw them says they were as "big
os your fist" All accounts state that
they were unusually large.
Democratic candidate for town
representative from Bridgewater, Pc
ter King. Mr.. King is young man,
and live man on the questions of the
day, and we trust he will represent the
time honored Democracy of Bridge.
water. Some may ask who is this Mr..
King? He is overseer in White &
McKenzie's factory, where he has
earned areputation that any man might
be proud of.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
w inelSOr.

w lhuSVEs
Our Town Fair Tuesday, Wednes'
day and Thursday, September Is, 16
and II, on the new Fair Ground of
the Ascutney Agricultural Associa'
ton. Marshal, Wilson Britton, Hart
land. Music by the Windsor Cornet
Band. Superintendent of the grounds,
S. A. G. Mower. Admission tickets
for the season, 81. Single admission,
rs cents. Horse and driver, so cents,
Two horse vehicle and driver, rs cents.
-Four horse vehicle and driver, 81. A
generous premium is offered, and in
addition to which are purses of $75,
5000, and $3.50, for 8 minute, ESQ and
2.4O horses, respectively--one purse to
be trotted for each day. The Central
Vermont will carry for fare one way.
We trust that this, the first Fair of the
Ascutney Agricultural Association will
be success.
The Rev. DR.. Douglas preached
at st. Pauls last Sunday morning and
administered Holy Communion to a
goodly number of receivers. The Rev.
Mr.. Taylor is expected to take charge
of this parish, and the mission station
at White River Junction next Sunday.
Services between the two places have
not yet been arranged.
The wife of Mr.. p. p. Hodgman,
aged about 70 years, died quite sud-
denly at Claremont, N. H., on Satur-
day morning last. She left the resi-
dence of her daughter Mrs. George
Fitch, in this village, on the afternoon
previous, for her home, which she
reached in season to die. She has been
long in feeble health and was worthy
and most estimable woman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
IfartIand.

HartIand.
"A base ball club was organized il
this place last week Wednesday
The club has taken for its name, Pan.
les, other clubs must beware, and not
challenge them, if they do their will
be panic among them before they
are aware of it.
Some of our farmers are very
busy drawing wood to our depot. We
notice three teams, pass twice daily
loaded with wood.
Our Methodist Preacher. Mr.
Hough, has been quite sick of late
We notice that he is out again.
Saturday night Aug. 22 almost a
frost at this place.
There is a number cases of the
typhoid fever among us at this time,
old people say that we shall have q
sickly Autumn.
1t is all the go now, for the
young ladies to walk our streets, with
their hair hanging in frizzles dowr
their backs, seeking to catch some
body to dew ,ur.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
ROyaltOn.

ROyaltOn.
RoYalton is considered one Of the best
places in the country for Boston folks to
wear out their old clothes in.
Noticed Henry H. Denison Of st. Louis
in the street the other day, and Judge De
Forrest of Connecticut, formerly principal
of our academy.
Fast men driving fast horses pass
through here almost every day on the
way to Bethel to go in training for the
Agricultural Horse Trot to be held there
the first week in September.
The grangers talk of running c. n.
Parker for town representative, as re-
ward for the aid and comfort rendered
them in the convention the 18th.
j. M. Culver will move into his new
house in day or two, unless he has some
drawback. 'LUTE PERRIN"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
PrOctOsvilIe.


This place is to have a new school house
the cost of which is estimated at $4,000.
1t is to be located on the lot formerly oc-
cupied by the steam mill which has been
purchased for six hundred dollars, and
will give large yard in front and back
The old house stands within six feet of
side walk giving no chance foryard. The
old house has been sold for six hundred
dollars.
The officers for the present quarter of
Henry Wilson LodgeI. o. of G. t., have
been duly installed as follows:
John Werd, Wet.
Miss Martha Lovejoy, WIT.
Miss Helen Ross, VS..
Robert Fleming, W AS.
Albert H. Skinnes, w M.
Miss Ida Spaulding, WDM.
Miss Hattie Clark, WIS.
Mrs S. r. Hill, W.T..
Arthur Blood, w. O. G.
w. Sanderson, W. II. G.
Mrs J. r. Hill, r. H. S.
Miss Ellen Kennedy L. Ii. S.
A vagrant, who has been proving
about this neighborhood for some three
weeks, sleeping in barns, out-houses and
railroad bridges, and living Oh berries and
the milk stolen from farmers cows in
pasture at his convenience, was brought
before A. w. Richardson, Esq, on the
18th inst under the act of 1864. He gave
his name as 10 Toodles, age, 20 years, a
Frcnchman, in want of work, said he
came, or was brought from Chicopee,
Mass, a few weeks since by policeman
and left at station below here, and that
he worked in factory at Chicopee, where
he had relatives. Evidently, he was a
lazy, miserable fellow, but bystander in
the courtroom offered to take him, feed
him and put him to cutting cord wood on
Ludlow mountain; and as Toodles pro
fessed to be willing, he was let for that
purpose. He went, got several good
square meals out of his employer, he left
and started again on his tramps; is doubt
less willsteal his way through this wicked
world till winter, or some friendly Jail
may catch him.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01

One of the most extraordinary
cases known to physicians occurred in
Sharon lately. An infant son of
George E. Fay, thirty-four days old,
commenced to raise blood, and in a
few days died. He was attended by
DR.. A. c. Sherwin, the local physi-
clan, who, in connection with DR..
Sperry, of West Hartford, made a
post mortem examination, shortly af-
ter death, which revealed the fact that
the child had died from bleeding from
the lungs-an unprecedented occur
ence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
Quecllee.

Quechee.
Dr. Clement, preached his rarwell
sermon, Sunday A. NJ, from the text
III Cor, XIII Chapter, 18th verse.
Among the audience, which was quite
large, we noticed Hon. Fred. Billings
and wife, DR.. Hazen, and others, from
Woodstock. Dr.. Clement, has served
faithfully for the past five years as
pastor, and all regret to part with
him.
-Rev. Mr.. May, enters upon his
pastoral labors the present week.
School opened Monday, with a
good number in attendance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
CaYenIiSh.

SaScuulSn.
The will of Benjamin F. White
was filed in the probate office In Bos-
ton Friday, and contained bequest
of $4,000 to Joseph A. White of Cav
endish, VT, in trust, "to be safely in
vested by him, and the net income
thereof after deducting a reasonable
compensation, is to be used and ex-
pended by him in such way and
manner, and at such times as he may,
in the exercise of his discretion, deem
best, in aid and support of the COM
mon district school in the village of
Duttonville, in said town of Caven-
DISH
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
South Woodstock.

Dr. L. S. Holt, who has been recreat-
ing in the place for few days past, re-
turned Saturday to resume his position at
the Swedish Movement Cure establish
ment, New York.
Orion Grange meets weekly to attend to
its crowd of limitations, which are fast in
in ngcreasinumber.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
AmdOVer.

Lyman Sheldon was severely bruised
short time since by being thrown from a
wagon by runaway horse.
There was pleasant little "presenta-
ton ceremony" last Sunday in the Sab
bath school, the superintendent in behalf
of friends, presenting the pastor with a
fine large volume entitled "Hitchcock's
Complete Analysis of the Bible"
Andover don't swell up much as yet
over the prospect Of railroad passing
through, notwithstanding the survey; in
fact it scarcely creates a ripple on the pla-
cid surface Of things in general.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
ITEMS.

| -MllllSISI JcWcl WIN lid liiSiiuo
in Hartford that he could have captur-
ed Russia with 200 Or 800 or perhaps
1000 Hartford ladies. This is rather
indefinite.
If the jurymen in the pending
Beecher-Tilton trial are compelled to
read all the documentary evidence, q
verdict may be expected in about five
years.
The Alabama Radicals have re-
nominated Congressman White and
Sheets. All they need now is a new
blanket.
"A Long Branch gentleman pack
ed his trunks upon receiving this des-
patch: "Girl-ten pounds-all we'll
come home"
"A Pennsylvania gentleman who
expects honey crop of three tons
thinks he can't bee beat.
The St. Louis Republican sensi-
bly, remarks that the epithetical style
of journalism is getting tiresome.
William Cotton was arrested in
Tennessee, the other day, and was adj
mitted to bail in to sum OF $100O-so
they call him the first Cotton bail OF
the season.
The receipts from custom and in
ternal revenue are more satisfactory
than was expected at this season,
though not so large as during the cor
responding season of last year.
--Forney writes that such thing
as a telegraph pole is unknown in
England. The wires are stretched
along the tops Of the houses, and he
asks why the same plan is not adopt
ed in our country, Poles are cheaper
than residences here.
The Freedmen's Bank Commits
sioners, have entered suit for an in
junction to restrain the bank from col
Letting the proceeds of certain judg-
ments of the United States Court Of
Claims.
"A correspondent at North Con-
way, N. H., is down on steam whis-
ties. lie says the bell is sufficient.
We do not wonder man at SO fash
ionable place should favor the belle.
1t is stated that Judge Keith, of
Virginia, after issuing warrants for the
larrest of Mosby and Payne for duel
ing, coolly mounted his horse and
drove forth to witness the proposed
encounter.
Hon. r. w. Taylor, First Comp
troller of the Treasury, has been ap-
pointed to represent the United States
Treasury Department in the Executive
Board at the Philadelphia Centennial
Exposition, vice ex-Assistant Secretary
Sawyer
"A Louisiana editor accuses an
other Of folding up his ears and put
ting them under his pillow when he
retires.
Civil Service. Hon. Dorman b.
Eaton, is teaching couple of young
ladies how to swim down at Nara
ganse.t.
North Carolina Legislature-l22
Democrats 48 Radicals. This looks
like q revolution.
WASHINGTON, AUG. 26.-Treasurer
Spinner to-day received a letter from
Bristol, VT, enclosing a certificate OF
deposit for $4,000, willed by H. F.
Day, deceased, to Treasurer of the
United States, to assist deliquidating
the National debt.
Fall Fashions-Democratic Vic
tories.
-"Virginia for Virginians is the
cry of the Democrats of the Old Do
minion. By this is meant, says Con
sentative exchange, for adopted as
well asnative citizens. The darkey,
whose ancestors were brought there
two centuries is executed. He must
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01

Chester.
AT the caucus held on Saturday
evening Hugh Henry was nominated
for representative. Daniel Davis an
other republican is in the field. Our.
friend Henry will represent.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
Norwich.

Norwich.
AS Levi Rix and Miss Hattie Alb.
bott were returning from funeral,
the horse became frightened and ran,
throwing them or t, and dragging Mr..
Rix some rods, and during this time,
as Miss Abbott was uninjured, she ran
across to turn in the road and stop
ped the horse, thus saving Mr.. Rix's
life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
Ascutneyville.

The members Of Ascutney Grange, are
continually availing themselves of the adj
vantages offered to the order, and have
this week received q bill of harness names
at saving of twenty to thirty per cent.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
EOG All N e w s.

syThe price of Me SPIRIT OF THE ACE Is
One Doliar and Fifty Gents year 10 Mail
Subscribers, and $1,75 TO Village Subscribers
serped by the Carrier. Ifnot paid in Advance
80 GEMS extra wiH be charged in each case
once Subscribers same as Nail Subscribers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01

When Chicago man can't lie on
his back and go to sleep without
dreaming of his mother-in-law, it is
considered a sufficient ground for di
vorce. .
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01

Woodstock Justices.
Samuel Wood,
Reuben M. Slayton,
George r. Chapman,
Henry w. Walker,
Henry w, English,
Henry Boynton,
z. G. Emmons,
William G. Vaughan,
Lorenzo Richmond,
Jasper Hazen, Jr. No choice.
N. II, Churchill. N' '"''''
This gives us only nine Justices
Good-Cnurchi,l IS out.
Town Representatives Elected.
J. f. Bailey, Democrat, Windsor.
Peter King, Democrat, Bridgewat
er.
Adm Boyden, Democrat, Barnard,
Henry Boynton, Republican, Wood
stock.
Vail, Granger, Pomfret.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01

Barnard.
The Democratic candidate in Bar
nard is the Rev. Adm S. Boyden, the
man who so faithfully and ably repre-
sented the Democracy of the mountain
town of Windsor County in the last
Legislature.
Barnard Town Fair, Sept. 22nd.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01

Once EHOurs, From toe
We have made the study and practice of
medicine life-work. For the last twenty-five
years we have practiced in Boston, and given
especial attention to the treatment of chronic
diseases
The inducements we are able to offer to
invallds are long experince. superior remedies
and their adaptation to the diseased condition
of the human system.
Our medical pamphlet, describing diseases
and their proper treatment, will be sent free
to all invalid. by addressing r. GREENE, M.
D., "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass. 35-iw
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
A New Sap Heater

FLIES FLIES! !
HLY SCREENS for Dishes. No family
i should be without q set. Sold by
FRANK n. BILLINGS.
July, 1874.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01

-"Virginia for Virginians!' is the
cry of the Democrats of the Old Do
minion. By this is meant, says Con
sentative exchange, for adopted as
well as.native citizens. The darkey,
whose ancestors were brought there
two centuries is excepted. He must
subside or emigrate.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-09-01
The Magee Champion Base Burner.
JOB WORK

OF all kinds neatly, cheaply aud promptly
executed, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Sap Pans, Heaters, Buckets, &c., made to
order ut short notice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-07
Nut Hunters Shot.

PARTY OF BOYS FIRED ON, THIS MoRNIoo-oNE
THOUGHT TO BE FATALLY INJURED.
A party of boys, while gathering chestnuts in
tho woods on the farm tenanted by Aaron b.
Woodward, in the vicinity of the Poor House
Burying Ground, on the road to Brandywine
Springs, was fired on this morning by Mr. Wood
ward. The load took effect in the bodies of two
OF the party, ono of whom 1t is thought will not
recover
The names of the boys who constituted the
party are John Sk1lley, 929 Chestnut street;
William Lukens, Maryland Avenue near Logan
street; Edward Speakman, Jackson near Chest
nut street; Walter McAvaiiy, Hedgeville; and
William Green, who lives just beyond the city
limits and near the line of Front street
Skilly, Lukene and one of the other boys were
up the trees whipping out the chestnuts when
they were discovered. The remainder of the
boys were upon the ground picking up. The
boys say that MIR. Woodward came running out
with gun and ordered them from the trees,
when they came down as quickly as possible
he struck Lukins on the back of the head,
knocking him down.
The boys then all started to run; Lukens
quickly regained his feet and soon caught up
with the crowd, and while rnnning close beside
Skilley MIR. Woodward discharged his gun after
the retreating party. Lukens was shot badly
in the back, side and right arm, and Skilley had
his left arm badly lacerated by the
shot, some of which were imbedded so deeply in
the flesh that it was impossible to draw them.
Skilley was able to walk home, but obtained a
ride part of the distance. Lukens had to be
brought home and it is thought will die. DR..
Kane dressed the formers wounds, but he is suf-
nering much pain.
Lukins is IS years of age, Sldlley II.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-07
MISCELLANEOUS.
From orr Late Editions of Yesterday,
The Ross Business.

THE WEST CHESTER CHILD NOT THE LOST BOY OF
coUIsE-sERIous ILLNESS OF THE FATHER.
4W- PHILADELPHIA, Oct g.
dispatch from West Chester states that the
child supposed to be Charley Ross in possession
of band OF gypsies, encamped at Red Lion.
has been seen by relatives Of .the Ross family,
and pronounced not to be the missing child. A
rumor prevailed there that Charley Ross had
been found, creating quite an excitement and
the utterance OF threats against the supposed
abductors.
Mr.. Ross is so seriously i'll that his friends
have no hope Of his recovery. The trouble has
quite overthrown his reason.