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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
For the VERMONT FARMER.
Grange Christmas Tree and supper.

Malvern Grange, Morrisville, had its
Christmas tree on Saturday in the town hall
building which was complete success al
though its members number little less than
one hundred. Two trees were loaded boun-
tiiully with gifts both substantial aud orna'
mental many of the gifts being very valua-
Bile. Supper was served in the Masonic re-
treatment rooms. which was free to all. The
tables we're filled three times to crowding
and the fourth partially, aud the last time
the viands were plenty and as good as at
first. The query was where they came from.
l overheard gentleman talking with anoth'
err who said that he had Travelled in many
parts of Europe, aud attended many suppers
both there and at home in the States, aud in
regard to the quality and quantity Of the
viands this supper excelled them all.
The ladies in the grange were expected to
provide essays to be read, but through a
Misunderstanding this was partly failure.
Some excellent toasts and sentiments were
read by the POSTMASTER, he calling out indi.
viduals to respond without previous prepare
ton, which l think IS a good idea but rather
embarrassing. Several outside the grange
made short speeches. Through shortness Of
time part of the programme was dispensed
with. During the unloading Of the tree
many faces were covered with smiles, and
not little mirth was created in many cases.
/ noticed one lady who understand had
made some considerable complaint to her
husband that she had no pudding stick, and
by some mysterious means her complaint had
become known to others. She left the room
with almost an armful OF pudding sticks Of
almost all lengths and sizes.
The room was filed to OVERLOOKING and
everybody seemed to enjoy themselves, nc
doubt wishing such times would come oft
ener. WILLIAM g. THoRP.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

now ready to join the grange Tell Tops
ham people that our books and regalia can
not be bought for half price, nor double
price either We are very cautious about
accepting improper persons. "GOod timber
or none,' is our motto. Enclosed you will
End 50 for the FARMER. am receiving II
now aud am very much pleased with Il. |
have recommended il to my grange, and will
act as agent and do what | can to obtain
subscriptions for il. II is just the paper the
farmers and Patrons need and should patron
ize. Fraternally yours,
ETHAN DMoND,
Master Blaziag Star Grange No. 20.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
at their regular meeting, held December %
elected the following officers;

at their regular meeting, held December %,
elected the following officers;
Commander-C,M cMullen.
S.v. CD, N, Richardson.
J. V. &C. H. Clay.
Surgeon-II. =. stoddard
Cbaplain--E. A. Fisk.
Officer Guard-T Maxwell.
Auditing Commlttee-0. G. Wilder g. o. Boyce, X.
Literary committss-w. NJ. Strong, 2. n. MoAlils.
heller Committee--O. c. wilder, II. P. stOddard, L
Q. Berry
The commander appointed William M.
Strong, adjutant, l.. Q. Berry, Sergeant Ma.
jor and $. $. Blakely, Q. NJ. s. X. J.
Coffee, aid-de-camp and inspector, will visit
and inspect the post at its next meeting
Every comrade is invited 10 be present
Ainsworth post is one Of the most Aourishing
G. A. X. posts in Vermont.
The annual meeting Of the Mad River
Valley Agricultural Society will be held At
the hotel hall, Waitsfeld, on Thursday Jan
9th, at one o'clock p. m. Officers are to be
elected and other important business trans.
acted. A full attendance is especially ref
quested.
The old Barre academy building caught
Gre last Sunday night and was considerably
damaged.
The "Pioneer" building in Berlin was to.
tally consumed by an incendiary fire on
Monday night. Loss $500; insurance
$4,000.
Montpelier congratulates itself over the
erection of a dozen large new blocks, en-.
bracing 30 stores, which stand on the site Of
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

One Of our leading oranges has made an
arrangement that cannot fail to result 10
good, socially. Once in two weeks socia-
bic is held at the house Of a member of the
grange, at which all tho members Of the
grange and their children, aud wives or hus-
bands Of members who are not grangers, are
present. The ladies visiting take with them
their baskets we'll filled with nick-nacks,
while tho lady of the house furnishes the
substantials this is done not so much on
the ground Of economy, as to save the good
sister hostess from the labor and care Of pre-.
pairing for so large an assembly. A good
time is anticipated. Visitor
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

order when we remind you that some provi-
sion should be made TO defray the expenses
which uuavoidably accrue in the Office of the
master Of the state grange. Since the tom.
porary organization IN July, 1872, we have
endcavOred to discharge the duties which
devolved upon us as best we could with the
limited means at our command. If We are
TO continue 10 the future TO attend to this, as
q duty we owe the order 10 this state we
shall ask to be relieved, that fresh shoulders
may enjoy the pleasure. We fear that
unless some provision is made, no matter
upon whose head the mantle may fall, that
which has been done us duty will become
. burden.
In Consolation
let me admouish you to bear with each other
those burdens which are ever intertwined
with the benefits TO be derived by member.
ship In this noble order. In all our inter.
course with each other let that spirit Of fra
ternal brotherhood prevail which character.
ICES our order. Let no cnmity grow up
between the members, aud should difference
Of opinion arise, always strive to bring about
smicablo adjustment by arbitration through
the grange. As an order we are great, but
this fact does rot lessen our duty to strive to
bring about those reforms so necessary TO
our well being. We are engaged in gigantic
undertaking, which will take years TO accom-
plish but with wisdom, perseverance and
economy, we hope to place the farmers Of
this country upon an independent basis. In
this great work cooperation is required, and
unless we stand firm to the resolves to which
we have pledged ourselves, we shall lose the
vantage ground already secured. 10 YOUR
deliberations ever keep in mind that you are
serving the great industry Of the state, and
that your acts affect the common veal Of
our order
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
The Annual Address
or e. p. Cotton, Master Ofths Vermont state
Grange.

Brothers and Sisters Another year has
passed since we were convened for the pur-
pose of considering various questions relating
to the agricultural interests Of the people of
our state. The past year has been one Of
general health aud prosperity. The produce
ing season for the cereals was short, but with
care aud industry the crops we're secured 10
fair condition. The products Of the dairy
have been fully up to the average, and,
though prices have ruled low, the results, in
the main, have been satisfactory. Prices
are tending downward. Manufacturers and
wholesale dealers are anxious to dispose Of
their wares and merchandise. The low
prices received for the products Of the farm
must in the future DO balanced by cores
pondiug reductions in the price of labor
This is an important subject. The labOFer
should receive rempneratiye price for the
services performed but when all goods aud
products haye deprecated 10 value, there y
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
Concluded next week.

NEW HAMPsHIRE.-Monroe Grange, No
40, was organized last February aud has
prospered finely. The master, A. Warden,
has proved himself to be very efficient and
wise manager. Despite strong opposition,
every meeting adds now members aud the
enthusiasm OF the members is deep and per-
mauent. They love the social gatherings,
the debates and discussions and although the
order in New Hampshire is used mainly as
fraternal society the financial feature be-
ing considered secondary to the other fea-
lures, their purchases through the agencies
have been large and always satisfactory
They feel that they cannot give up tho
grange aud go back to the old ruts and
old order of thiugs.-ErtrGct from a letter
Jy member.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

LETTER FROM WEST FARLEE.-W Worthy
Brother: Blazing Star Grange is prosper
ing finely. Petitions for membership begin
to come in. Several have Joined the grange
and others are saving money to join, We
have four hundred dollars 10 our treasury TO
purchase goods through the state agency.
A tsu days ago we sent to him for three
hundred dollars worth Of goods. The prices
Of the cotton cloth and groceries begin 70
wake up some Of the brothers aud have
greatly excited outsiders, many Of whom are
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

Next meeting Of Rising Sun Grange No.
2, North Dauyille, for installation of off
GERS, &C., will be on Tuesday, January 4, at
the house Of Franklin Vance. The day has
been changed on account of the mass meet
ing at Wells River, which takes place on
Wednesday.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

LY0S's kATHAIRoN prevents the hair from falling out
or turning gray it, growth and gives strength
aud vgor. IL is delightfully."- perfumed, and makes
splendid dressing II the cheapest and desirable
hair tonic ever produced. Used by the elite. Price
only 30 cents
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

Installation Of officers Of Independent
Grange, Sheffield, tomorrow, January l.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

In forty-eight hours a cough may become dangerous
but within that time any cough can be cured by III
use Of HALEs HONEY OF llOREHOUsD AND TAR. Sol
by all druggists.
Pike's Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

The time for holding the regular meeting
Of Maple Grange, Middlebury, has been
changed to the third Friday 10 each month
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
Special Aotites.

For throat disease and affections OF the chest
Browns Bronchial Troches," of value. For
coughs irritation of the throat caused by cold
usual sxerton Of the vocal organs in speaking In pub
lie, or singing, they produce beneficial results.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
Knitting Machine for Sale

new BekiOrd KRitter, nickel plated, Just from the
mAnufaetory. Manufacturer price, $500. VIII
knt great variety Of articles handsOmsly and rapid
ly. Cheap, R.cUMMnNas, 81. Johnsbury,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
CuITTENDEN COUNTY.

Ralph Roberts of Shelburne was drawing
beef which he had killed to heavy beam
stretched across the cross-ties of his barn,
last week Friday, when the beam slipped of
and fell, striking him Oh the head and in-
tlicting dangerous and perhaps fatal injuries.
Eugene Deavitt, a clerk in the drug store
of w. s. Greenleaf at Winooski, Wednes-
day night of last week opened the safe, took
$3.50 in money and about $50 worth of spec
tacles, and departed. The money taken be.
longed to the town Of Colchester.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
patruus of 9usbanorp.

CONDUCTED ny
n. y. BOYDEN, OF WAIrSFIELD, VT.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
Marriages.

AT Coventry, December q. MIR Joseph Y. Healey Of
Concord, n. H.. and Annie L. Langmayd of Coventry.
At Charleston, December ~, Peter Boardway Of
Charleston and Ellen Sorihner Of Brownington.
AT Barnet. December 49, by Rev John Bole, Joseph
w. Roy and Caroline Egeiston. both of Barnet
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

George Welcome and Frank Ordway sue.
ceeded in cutting the bars of the Jail at St
Adams, where they were confined, but no
sooner were they outside than the sheriff
who with two assistants had been coolly
watching their operations, nabsed them. The
hole through which they got out was so small
siderable difficulty in getting through though
he dotted every shred Of clothing This
was last week Thursday night, and Saturday
night they made another attempt, Welcome
getting clear, but he was followed into Can
ada and brought back. The fellows sawed
off the soft iron bars of the grating. Two
tramps have been held in $500 each fol
aiding the escape. If Franklin county ever
builds new Jail steel bars will be likely t.
take the place Of iron.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

has closed the labors Of the ninth annual
session which commenced at Louisville, KY,
on the 18th Of November, Several proposed
amendments to the constitution Of the order
we're recommended to the state oranges for
their ratification or rejection, aud will be
submitted to you during this session. The
proposed amendments which provide that
state oranges shall determine and hK the
amount of fees aud dues from their members is
a radical change, and it would be well to
consider the matter lii any change is desired)
10 anticipation Of the ratification Of the pro-
posed amendments. The sums loaned state
oranges by resolutions adopted by the na.
iioual grange at its eighth annual session
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31


William Hewston of Aburg fell through
the railroad bridge between RousO's Point
and that place, Friday night, while drunk,
and his body has not been found.
ORLEANS COUNTY.
Tom Short, Barton Irishman, has been
lodged in jail to await trial for assault on a
deaf aud dumb girl while drunk, Christmas.
John 0lmstead Of Greensboro fell from
the roof of his sugar house last week, while
shoveling the snow from it, aud was very
seriously injured,
Alfred Coltons hop house in Irasburgh
was burned the other day, supposed to
have caught IN some way from fire built to
dry some lumber.
The annual meeting of the Orleans county
agricultural society will be held at Iras.
burgh, Tuesday, January 4, 1876, at 10
o'clock a. N.
Duron Whittlesey, merchant Of Glover
died Tuesday evening about O'Clock, Of
hemOrrhage Of the lungs, about half an hour
after leaving the store.
Mrs S. w. Rice Of Greensboro, aged II
years, on the 26th in attempting to 60 in to
the cellar made a misstep and fell nearly to
the bottom Of the cellar, striking one side on
a small iron kettle, and was so severely in
jured that her life is despaired Of
Last Tuesday Peter Rodgers of Greens
boro while at the house at Dea Mcclellan
fell through the trap door, striking on pile
Of wood and breaking two of his ribs, ant
receiving other severe injuries.
RUTLAND COUNTY.
The farmhouse of John Kennedy Of Rut
land was burned on Saturday. Loss $4,000
insurance 5000.
Jack Burke of West Rutland went t.
Castleton on the 18th inst, aud while drunk
attempted to eommit an outrage on a CIR
named Emma Poland at that place. He at
terWaTi escaped into New York, aud was
arrested at Saratoga, lie denies his guilt
The extensive tannery Of George Graves
Il Sons, Rutland, together with Que dyellin(
house and barns adjacent, was burned Thurs
day morning. The tannery contained I
large amount of leather. Loss S25, 900 in
sured for $4,000.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
AiOswOrth Post, G. A. r., Waitsdeld
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

Mr. POsr, Dear Sir l used 600 Of your spouts last
season, and found them all man could wish. In
short, ifa man would know their good qualities he
must use them CYRUS JOHNSON, Plymouth, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
New Grange officers,

Master Blaziag Star Grange !
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Left His Everyday Hat ut Home.

A few miles from p rovideuce, q short
time ago, an old gentleman boarded an
outward bound train, and after satisfying
himself by numerous inquiries that he was
all right, sat down on tie front seat and be-
gan to read. He was evidently trying to
enact the experienced ira veler, without
having had experience enough to support
his pretent;ons. That he vas extremely
hard of hearing, however, was more appa-
rent. There was one of those nomatic
musical genuses aboard the train, who soon
took up his position Immediately behind
him, and struggled through bis programme,
from Zip Coon to "Casta Diva" on vio-
lin none the more musical for the morning
fos, performance, by the way, of which
the Old man was happily unconscious.
When he got through, he pulled off his
popular looking old hat and held it expect
tanty before Rustcus, who, failing to COM
prehend the situation, took it, and looking
it over carefully, returning it with mega.
tive shake of his head. The boy modestly
but his explanation, like his
music, was wholly inaudible, so when he
agaid prtsented it, the old gent said, mild.
ly but firmly "No, sonny, iG is not mine;
left my everyday hat at home" The boy
skunk away, making some casual remark
in his native "lIogo."
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Taking Vacation.

A boy in ragged garb had been sitting
under tie fountain in front of the Young
Mems christian association rooms for some
time yesterday afternoon, and the people
keeping stores around there were beginning
to get tired Of seeing him monopolizing SO
much room, distorting the scenery and
frightning the horses driven up to drink
from the iron trough
"What are you doing here?" at length
inquired man, sauntcring towards the lad
from neighboring door.
ooh, enjoying myself" was the an
swer.
Don't you think yon'd better be out
selling papers or something, making some
money!" suggested the adult.
"That's my biz" rasnonded the garnin !:
81 amt no 'vag,' amt"
81 shouldn't think you would be setting
round here SO long, them" said the man.
"Well, you see, mister" and the boy
grew confdential-"Tm kinder layin' off
cause as how you see, gentlemen gin me
81 for holdin' his horse this noon, an |
reckoned could ford to spend a little time
at some waterin' place!''
He was permitted to remain.
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John Morrissey at Saratoga.

Morrissey has no other weakness than
getting drunk about twice year, and then
he is amiable as Pontiac or Goliath. All
the rest Of the year be is cool, measuring, z,
gain seeking business man, with the soul
of merchant. He owns nearly two acres
of ground here, on which are large hotel,
pool house for betting on horses, four
cottages, mineral spring, rock spring,
and trout pond. He has nearly one
thousand trout, and he took US oct 10 see
them fed. Many of them weigh two pounds.
His hotel is a substantial brick edifce,
built on piles and blanks twenty four feet
uLder the surface. He took swamp piled
it, filled it and made paradise of it. l
asked him how much he had spent here.
He said: II have laid out $3I0, GOO. The
first piece of ground l bought, fifty feet
front, l paid 5000 foot for. 1 never
bought anything in Saratoga at second
price. Ifyou reflect on any proposition
over night they'll raise on yor next MORN
ing. keep hotel in connection with my
club house to be allowed to gamble. /
aim with that hotel to pay my servants and
to support the table. There are sevnty
people in my employment here. The cook
is paid $500 for the season, and l gener-
ally present him with 5000 when he goes
away. The good servants 1 reengage for
the next year"
The hotel part of Morrissey's establish
ment bears no relation whatever to his
gaming and dible from the dining room.
HIS sullc de .jouer is a sort of transept to
his hotel, one immcnce room, lighted from
the sky, carpeted richly, with narrow
rim of Coming tables around the sides.
No citizen Of Saratoga is allowed to play,
no intoxicated person, no verdant young
men. Gambling has it's own class. There
are some men who game as naturally and
as cody as they do business, Morrissey
himself never plays except with great ex-
perts, and men of equal purse and nerve,
like Ben. Wood, or Price NcGrath.
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WHAT of 'That2

4sTiredi" Well, what of that?
Did'st fancy life was spent on beds of ease,
Flutterng the rose leaves scattered by the breeZef
Come! rouse thee work while it is called to-day:
Coward, arise, go forth upon the wsyl
'Lonelyi'' And what ofthats
Some must be lonely; It's not given for all
To feel heart responsive sise and fall
To blend another life into its own
Work may be done in loneliness work on!
'Dark!'' Well what of that?
Did'st fondly dream the sun would never set:
Dost fear to lose the way: Take courage yet:
Learn thou to walk by faith. and not by sight;
Thy steps will guided be, and guided right.
''Hardf" Well, what of that
Did'st fancy life one summer holiday,
With lessons none TO learn, and naught but play?
Go thee TO thy task; conquer die;
1t must be learned-learn it, then, patiently.
No helpi" Nav; tits not so.
Though human help be far. thy GoD is nigh
Who feeds the ravens, hears his children cry.
He's near thee wheresoeer thy footsteps roam,
And he will guide thee light thee help thee home.
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His Looks Deceived Him.

He did not look like joker. One to sit
and study his face would have said that his
soul was so lost in melancholy that be did
not care two cents whether the sun set at
noon or staid up till 7 o'clock. He entered
the ladys' sitting room at the Central depot,
walked up to woman whose husband had
left the room about ten minutes previously,
and calmly inquired:
"Madame, your husband went out to see
the river, dind't he?''
eyes -why?" she asked, turning pale In
an instant.
ole was a tall man wasn't he?"
"He was," she replied, rising up and
turning still paler.
Had he red har3"
"Hc had oh what has happened?'
"Weighed about $50 pounds?"
"Yes-yes-where is he-where is my
husband?" she exclaimed.
"Couldn't swim, could he?"
"He is drowned-my husband IS drown
ed?" she walled.
Had he a silver watch and chain?" con-
tinued the stranger.
"Where is my husbsnd-where is the
body?" she gasped.
"Do not get excited, madame. Didyom
husband have on gray suit?"
"Yes-oh! my Thomasi my Thomas!'
"And stoga boots"'
"Let me see him-let me see him' she
cried.
"Come this way, madame, but do not get
excited. There, is thatyour husband across
the street at that peanut stand?'
"Why yes, that's him: that's my husband.
she exclaimed joyfllly. 81 thought you
said he was drowned"
"No, madam, did not. | saw him buy
! Ing peanuts, and believe it my duty te
say to you that peanuts are not healthy al
this season of the year!"
He slid softly out, and she stood there
chewing her parasol, and started after hin
as if be was menagerie on wheels.-De
trot Free Press.
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we were entertained by the genial and gem
tlemanly proprietors, Halsted & Steam,,
gave US no cause to regret our decision.
The Beekman is a first class House, lighted
with gas and furnished with all the modern
improvements, and the table is supplied
with all the delicaties Of the season. We
left Sheboygan Thursday noon, and a
couple Of hours later found ourselves again
in the Clipper City.
WANDERER.
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A Woman that Knows her Age.

George Temple is the "census man" for
the Middlef eld district, and last week call
ed upon Mrs. Stoekbealthy and made the
usual inquiries. To the question, "Your
age?" she replied: Twenty "Why,"
said the genial George, John Tarpenny
says you are about fifty "Well, now, if
John Tarpenny knows my age better'n
do s'pose you 60 and do your business with
me with John Tarpenny. But, George,
who's going to be our next President
who do you think is?" "That's pretty hard
to tell, said George, carefully. "Well
anyhow, Tam glad old Abe Linking's timl
is most out"