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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18
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The Depot Ticket Clerk.


The duty of a ticket clerk is to an
swer questions and sell tickets.
He answers more questions than he
sells tickets, for almost everybody who
buys ticket has at least three or four
questions to ask.
Travellers seem to think the ticket is
"mighty dear" unless two or three
pieces of information are thrown into the
bargain.
There is, for some reason, a sort OF
natural animosity between the ticket
purchaser and the ticket clerk; and it
is certain that he could never carry on
his occupation if he were not in strong
enclosure.
Perhaps his being so barred in that
he could not be got at, even if anybody
wanted to get at him in the worst way,
has tendency to arouse the feeling
mentioned at all events, it exists, and
if he were not fenced in he would need
to be courageous fellow.
The apartment which he occupies has
generally only small hole for commu
nication between himself and the public
outside.
This hole is big enough to admit a
mans head.
His head is all the ticket clerk has to
do with; he does not require to see the
remainder Of his proportions.
He will sell ticket to a man with
one leg as readily as to man with two.
He will make no reduction on account
of man not being all there"
A man who had been pared off a good
deal by occasionally getting too near
buzz saws, thought he was entitled to
travel as only about half of him was left
over; but the ticket clerk would make no
allowance as long as his head was in its
place.
Passengers are not carried by weight
If they were, | don't see how the bust.
ness could possibly be done, weights va.
ry so much from time to time in both
sexes.
"Look here, young man" says rough
looking kind of fellow through the
hole, how do prices run in these times
to D-r"
"Fifty-two cents, :" replied the ticket
clerk, with the greatest rbanity.
That's pretty dear /; I'll give you
fifty cents"
"Can't take less than fifty-two."
You can't take less than fifty-two
You don't mean to say you want the
odd two cents ?"
"Yes."
Ticket clerk stamps the ticket, and
the ffty-two cents are slowly handed
over to the clerk.
"Well, you are the meanest cuss I've
met to day" says the individual, thrust
ing his head through the hole.
"You're miserable skinfintl If
had you out here for five minutes I'd
knock the spots off you'd put heaC
on your"
As the man appeared capable O
knocking the spots off him, and also o
putting head on him, the ticket clerE
gIances at the door to make sure it il
bolted, and, with ghastly smile, sur
veys his secure position.
An elderly lady takes her turn at th,
aperture. The ticket clerk is busy
morning trains are nearly due to leave
and passengers are rushing for tickets
"Good mornin', young man" remark
the elderly lady; LISA nice mornin'.
DO you want ticket, madam ?" say
the clerk.
"Of course 1 want a ticket, youn
man. You wouldn't see me here if
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18
For the Bellows Falls Times.
The Inebriate's Wife.

Watching no more thro' the long dreary night,
Waiting no more in the pitiless rain,
Sitting so sadly, so fearful and whitei
Ghostly and still at the rickerty pane!
What hath she left to the world and its woe?
Only a record so sanity and pure;
Pertect this suffering all we can know;
Father, we thank thee, her refuge is sure.
Part from her forehead her silvery hair;
Fold the hands for their long. quiet rest;
Unheeding the worlds busy tumult and care,
Shadowed by angel wings. God knoweth best.
Only a step from darkness to light,
Laying life's burden so wearily down,
Garments of mourning for raiment of white,
Changing the cross for the harp and the crown.
Plant white rose to breathe its perfume,
Scatter fresh yiolets over her grave,
Lilies as fair as her own early bloom
Over the head of the sleeper shall wave
Over her slumber the wild wind shall wall,
Its soft heeey mantle the winter time throw;
And gracefully waving its fairy-like veil,
Shall cover each blossom that fadeth below.
K.Bs NJ
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18

EVEN AND EXACT JUsTIcE-It was
once proposed to the late Duke of We'll
lington to purchase q farm which lay
contiguous 20 his estate, and was there-
fore a valuable acquisition,-to which he
assented. When the purchase was CON-
pleted, his steward congratulated him
upon having had such bargain, as the
seller was in difficulties, and forced to
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18

Judge Poland had three candidates
against him,-a granger, a democrat
and bolter and it is singular coin.
eidence that the Partitioners of old Po-
land were three in number: Austria,
Russia and Prussia. He was regularly
partitioned out of his seat.-Bostoa
Traveller,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18

part with il. "What do you mean by
bargain 2 = said the Duke. The other
replied, "It was valued at 100 and
we got it for fs00." "In that case"
said the Duke, you will please to carry
the extra f300 to the late owner and,
never talk to me of getting bargains
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18
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For the Bellows Falls Times.
September,

Septtu1beF'
The summer with her sweets hath fed,
Her faded blossoms we resign,
taste the beauty round us spread
And breathe the fragrance Of the vine.
Along the garden path we hear
The peaches dropping one by one;
The pear tree lifts Its burden near
All golden in the sun.
The busy hum Of labor reigns around,
All is life amid the mills,
While with dreamy, lulling sound
The river slips between the hills.
The pale mist hides the evening star,
The valley lies in perfect rest,
And like a monarch throned atar,
Behold the mountains hoary crest.
We see the amber sunset fade.
The match flies kindle in the sky.
And diamonds fash on every blade
In Autumn's royal pageantry.
Dame Nature boasts no costlier gem,
of all the months acknowledged peer;
Go sparkle in her diadem,
Thou richest jewel Of the year,
TX. BIN.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18

A good story is told of the students of
an institute which is located in the New
England states. A year or two since,
just before Lent, the principal of the
school leetured the boys upon the pro-
priety of abstaining from some accus-
toned article of diet during Lent, and
desired each one to write the nsmeo of the
article upon a slip of paper, and hand
them to him the next morning at the
opening of the school. The papers were
banded in, and upon every one was writ
ten the significant word HASH"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18
STAGE NOTICE.

On and after July LIST, the subscriber will run
stage between Bellows Falls, Townshend, Jamaica
and Wardsboro, carrying the Y. ;. Mail. Leaves
Townshend for Jamaica every Monday Wed esday
and Friday. Leaves Townshend for WardsborO eve
~ Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, on the arrival
OF the evening stages Express business promptly
attended hope by careful attention to business
to receive the patronage of the travelling public.
g. +. WELLINGTON.
Cambrideeport Vt June "a 1873 26
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18

M. GEORGE, Surgeon Dentist Teeth
filed with Gold or Silver. Satisfaction given
II cases
h Particular attention is given to inserting Ar
il Teeth with all the modern improvements.
ace No. l, Up Stairs, Union Block
BELLOWS FALLS. VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18

A young sea-nymph whose father OBJ
tains livelihood by pIoughing the bri-
ny deep, was asked if she knew the
names of the seasons of the year. The
girl readily replied, Eyes. there are four,
the mackerel season, the whiting sea-
son, the herring season, and the trawling
season."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18

An inquisitive chap stepped into a
marble shop the other day, where Smith
was about completing the sculpture of a
lamb. did you cut out that animal p
asked the interrogation point. "Oh,
no, said Smith, the lamb has been
there all the time only took the mar
hle from around him=that's all
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-09-18

AMADON, Matchmaker and Jeweller.--
Constantly for sale Watches, Clocks, Gold and
sr Work and Fancy Goods. Also good assort-
Of Guns, Rifles and Fishing Tackle. In Went
h'e New Building.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17

ISAAC PENR ROSE, successor Of VIM.
Uren, in the grocery, crockery,
boot and shoe business, on Com
merce street, is selling goods at the
lowest possible figures, and what he
sells can be depended upon as first
class. He pays the highest cash
price for butter, eggs, and other
farm products. 43tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17

Mr.. JOSEPH MCKEE, violinist, is
prepared to give lessons on the
violin. Parties and balls attended
with one instrument or upwards.
N, B.--Mr. McKie will supply
pupils with instruments. For terms
apply at Sam'l Jenkins hardware
store, Mineral Point. 81.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17
music LESSONS,

The undersigned offers his SER
vices to the public as an instructor
in Instrumental Music at the Music
Hall of Cartwright s. James. In
struments furnished if desired. For
terms, &c, enquire at the place
named. FRED GILMAN.
Mini Point, Oct. IA, 1S74.-42m3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17
Is RICH PHOTOGRAPHS

And Hand Book Of Colorado, con,
tanning $50 pages, and 80 engraving, anc
map OF Colerndo-aIl sent by mail tc
any address on receipt of 30 cents. AID
dress, john w. JOHNSON, Island Station
Arapaho Co., Col
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17
innocence Of Edna Dean Proctor,

innocence of Edna Dean Proctor,
though we suppose he still holds
that Mr.. Beecher is guilty. He
believes, furthermore, that man
accused of a crime with one wo-
man, in danger of exposure, dis
grace and ruin in consequences, will
coolly go to work and accuse him.
self OF a still more infamous Of
Tense against another without there
being a syllable of truth in the
accusation, We have no com
ments to make on this logic. As
this thread is unravelled, it fits the
story told by Mr.. Bcecher in the
first place, and puts Mr.. Moulton
in a very uncomfortable position.
Miss Proctor's explanation OF her
letter is the same as that made by
Mr.. Beecher, and is proper and
reasonable-in fact, the only prop
er and reasonable construction to
put upon the language employed.
The settlement of this case, and
the confession of Mr. Monlton, de.
cides, then, that at least of this one
charge Mr.. Beecher is innocent.
Now for the otE rs. - lnter-Ocean.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17
ERR s1nl TRUNKS. A : B

Will. n. Curry has the finest stock Of
Trunks, valses and Travelling bags in
Iowa county, which he is Offering at
exceedingly low prices. All who want
anything in this line should see his stock
before purchasing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17
II. :. CIauer, Merchant Tailor.
Clothing Made to order on short No.
tice and Latest style.

Dealer in Ready. made Clothing, large
assortments in Wooden Clothes, Dry
Goods, Ladies' and Gents Furnishing
Goods, Hats and Caps, Chldrens and
Ladies Shoes, Carpets, Oilcloths, Gro
ceres, &c. believe in the principle Of
selling everything cheap for cash. ''ome
and see us before purchasing elsewhere.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17

MERCHANT TAILOR
ING, AT DELLERS EN-
PORIUM. --Kei t constantly
on Land a full assortment or
I'LL the leading styles Of
Clotns and Cassimeres. All
work done in the most dura-
ble and fashionable manner,
and a good fit warranted in
every case. Our stoci of
Ready-Made Clothing is the
most extensive in the city, and
1T least lOpcr cent. the lowest.
Call and examine for your
selves. XXlTI.l7
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17

TRUNKS AND VALIsEs.-J. D.
James, the popular harness-maker,
at the foot of High Street, has just
received asplendid stock of Trunks,
Valises and Travelling Bags, which
he offers remarkably cheap.-42tf.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17
Light: More Light! Greater Light

Pullord has just returned from the
East, and has LAID in the largest stock
of lamps ever brought to this market,
which he sells at very low figures. Call
and see them
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17
TO HOIsSEM MEN.

L II fyour horses interlere-no ma,
y Uter how badly--tnke them to John
Wilkinson and he will shoe them so as
to prevent it. II he fails he makes no
charge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17

CLOAKS! CLoAKS "A new lot OF
singles and double breasted ladies
cloaks, black and blue, at very low
figures, just received at Dellers'.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17

Ottoman scarfs, silk neck ties and
q large assortment of fancy kid
gauntlets and gloves for ladies at
the City Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17

DELLER sells Ladies' Hats of the
latest styles for one half the price
charged by Milliners.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17

Butter, Eggs, Poultry, &c, taken
in exchange for Goods at Teasdale's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-17

READY-MA DE clothing - New
York styles-at H. Il. Osborne's.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-06-04
Col. Yeoman's New Store ROonaA

Col. Yeoman moved into his elegant and
commodious new store-room on Monday,
and now has the satisfaction of inviting his
friends and customers to call on him in one
of the largest, finest and best arranged
rooms for the retail dry goods business in
the State-where- he can carry on his i'm
mense business com fortably, and without
being cramped The size of the main
room is 135 by SO feet, with ceiling IS feet
high, 1t is well lighted and airy, and fin
ished and furnished magnifcently
counters, shelving and all woodwork be-
ing of walnut and chestnut, or namented
with carvings and moulding The show
windows are single plate glass IA feet s
inches in height by 8 feet wide said to be
the largest in the State. The room is
lighted by rows of chandeliers along the
sides and in the center at both ends At
the rear Of the main room is the office, and
on the East side Of this door opens into
a room for the especial use and accommo-
dation of ladies and children, which is fur
nished with wash-stand and all necessary
toilet arrangements. On the opposite side
of the office is the entrance to a room in
tended for use as a merchant tailoring de-
partment. On Saturday next the grand
opening Of new goods in the new room
will take place.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-06-04
RE ARRESTED.
LOCAL NOTICES.
ZanesviIIe marble work,

Messrs. M. V. Mitchell & Co.. proprie-
tors of the above named marble works,
have sold a large number of fine monu-
ments and tom bStones in this county dur
ing the past year. and their work cannot
be beaten in the State-if anywhere.
They have put up number of Scotch
Granite monuments in the Washington
Cemetery, one of which deserves especial
mention as the finest monument in the
Cemetery-that at the grave of Geo. Par
rett 1t is of beautiful design and elegant
finish. The inscription is put on in gilt
letters by process patented by Mr.. Mitch
ell. No one visiting the Cemetery can fail
to notice this monument or to admire it.
Mr.. Able McCandless is agent for tbs firm
for Fayette and adjoining counties, and
will furnish granite and marble monu-
ments and tombstones, of any design, at
prices much lower than such work has
been sold in this county heretofore. Per-
sons contemplating the purchase of such
work should not fail to see him before
buying. 29w2
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-06-04

The Washington Lecture Association
has secured for the last lecture of the
course of 1874, Mrs. Ann Eliza Young,
nine teenth wife of Brigham Young, who
will deliver her lecture on my Life in
Bondage, at Music Hall on Friday evening,
June 18th. Mrs. Young was born of Nor
mon parents and reared in the faith. She
has been married twice, the second time
becoming the nineteenth wife of the proph-
ct. Ill-treatment, and disgust with polig-
amy induced her to sue for divorce from
her husband, which is now pending. She
is represented as attract i've in appearance
and an interesting speaker. We make the
following extracts from Boston papers in re-
gard to Mrs. Young and her lecture:
The Christian Era says: Mature be-
slowed on Mrs. Young every requisite for
the PLATFORM physique decidedly pre-
possessing; mind susceptible to cultiva-
ton; clear harmonious earnest utterance.
The trials, the miseries of her life in bond
age,' short as itwas, developed in her char
acter and heroiSm. She stands before an
audience perfect in self-possession, nor less
SO in the modest grace Of womanliness."
The Advertiser: "Unbroken attention
was accorded Mrs. Young from first to last,
and her remarks were frequently inter
rupted by applause: The verdict of her
audience as to both herself and the lecture
is, beyond doubt, favorable one"
The Globe: "The narrative was plain,
simple, unvarnished, and pure; and during
the hour and twenty minutes spent in its
delivery, not single expression was ut
tered which could wound or offend the
most delicate ear. The style in which her
lecture is written shows her to be lady of
considerable literary ability, while her
personal appearance and plain but rich at
tire gave evidence of culture and refined
tastes.''
The Journal: Her story was faithful
picture of the sad delusions of the Nor
mon faith, and the cankerous power of the
superstitions which are wrought into the
socalled religious rites of the SYSTEM
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-06-04
Decoration Dav

The decoration of soldiers graves took
place at the Washington Cemetery last
Saturday. There was no parade nor form
al ceremonies, but the annual tribute to the
memory of onr dead soldiers was Eaid in a
quiet appropriate way. The graves of all
soldiers buried in the cemetery were
decked with flags and flowers in the morn
ing, and at 2 O'Clock in the afternoon, the
people assembled at the cemetery and lis
tened to brief address by Rev. Mr.
Hirst, which was preceded with prayer,
and music by the Washington band At
the close of the address, a shower of rain
coming up, the assemblage was obliged to
adjourn hurriedly.
The following named gentlemen were
elected officers of the Soldiers Associa-
ton for 1874: President, Col. H. B. May
nard; Vice President, Col. c. Garis; Sec
retary, B. H. Millikan; Treasurer, Capt. E.
B. Epdegrove.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-06-04
New york Live Stock market.

NEW 1ORK, June L, 1914.
CATTLE.-The fresh offerings to-day
were 4, $50 head, making the total for the
week 8,070 head, against $3.50 head last
week. The market was steady and firm at
full prices; good to prime native steers
sold at 1O1a @1O34c, and poor to good Tex
ans at 90 @11c.
SHEEP The fresh arrivals were $500
head, making for the week 16,O4O head,
against IL, $40 mead last week. The mar
ket was dull and weak at ~ 4@615c., for
sheared sheep, and 9@12c. for lambs. The
sales include l car Ohio sheep, averaging
81 lbs, at 633a@8sc.; l car do, 80 lbs, at
&C.; 1 car do 76 lbs, at SIC; 8 cars do, 81
lbs, 614c; car Virginia lambs, So lbs, at
lie; car Jersey, 62 lbs, at 12c; and car
State, As lbs, at 1Oc.
HoGs.-The receipts for yesterday and
to-day were 16,990 head, making $4,000
head for the week. against 80, ,799 head last
week. None offered alive Dressed hogs
were dull and lower, closing at n @716c.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-06-04
Quarterly Meeting.

The fourth round of Quarterly Meetings
on the Chillicothe District will be as fol-
lows:
Walnut street, June Z; Washington,
June IA; Kingston, June 28; Massieville,
July S; cambridge, July II; Boweneville,
July 10; Staunton, July 20; Good Hope,
July 26; Deer Creek, Aug. 2; Williams
port, Aug. 2; Richmond, Aug. 8; Adelphia,
Aug. 16; Main street, Aug, 30; New Hol-
land, Sept 6; Frankfort, Sept. 13; and
Waverly, Sept. 20.
The District Conference will meet at
AdeIphia, July 28th, at O'Clock p. m;
Camp Meeting will commence Aug. 2lst,
at p. IN. T. F. KING.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-06-04
Cincinnati Live stock Market.

CATTLE.-Receipts have been liberal,
and the market ruled quiet but firm all the
week until to-day when the arrivals were
quite liberal, and the market closed dull at
the following range of prices-viz.: Com
mon, 2334 @334c.; medium to fair, 4@475c.
and good to prime butcher grades, SIS OO@
5 80. Bulls-Receipts liberal and market
dull, at from 224 @3c. for common to fair,
and 81 ode. for better qualities. Mich
COWS in fair supply and market quiet at
from $50 OO@65 90 per head, according to
quality and condition. Veal calves in good
supply and market rather dull at from SO
&c. for common to good.
HoGs.-Receipts havebeen rather light
and the market has ruled strong and firm
all the week on all grades, closing firm
this evening at the following range Of pri-
ces, viz. common light, SIS 1906 65; good
light to medium heavy, SIS 1905 80, and
good heavy, Sc OO@6 Is. Very few left
over unsold.
SHEEP.-Receipts havesbeen liberal and
the market is dull and lower. Common to
good qualities of sheared, 334 @5c
LAMBs.--In good supply and market qui-
ct at from 5@7c per lb. gross for common
to good. Several lots of sheep and lambs
left over unsold.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1874-06-04
P. E. MoREHoUsE, Sup't.
ChaDelCrange.

On Monday evening last new Grange
was formed in the Northern part of Paint
township, with fifty members. This is
said to be the largest number with which
any grange has yet been formed in Fay
cite County. The following officers were
chosen:
Master, John Salmon; Overseer, Solomon
Brock; Lecturer, VIM. Tway; Steward,
Miller Durflinger; Assistant Steward, I. NJ.
Cleaver; Treasurer, Solomon Salmon; Sec
retary, Nathan Tway; Gate Keeper, Chas.
Griffith; Ceres, Margaret M. Salmon; Po-
mona, Julia Cleaver; Flora, Mary A. Salmon;
Lady Assistant Steward, May PauIding.