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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-02-09

A man in Amsterdam, N. Y, re.
Gently applied his lips 10 another
mans wife, and Immediately Eencr-
ated moter that kicked him about
100 feet from the front steps and
chased him all over tha lower part
of the town with club. It beats
Kelley all hollow. 7fnHfsiit
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-02-09

When man goes to a quilting
party about tea time, and sits down
on bali Of wicking with a long
darning needle in 1t, he win think
of more things connected with
ldarning in minute than be could
mention in two hours. l
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-02-09

We cannot all be rich scions Of
royalty, travelling around the world
at some one else's expense, bat
there are none Of us so poor that
we cannot part our hair In the mid
die and lisp. That Is, Of conr@e.
II We want "a.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-02-09
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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

prove them If we suffer this goody heritage
to sink into ruin and decay
Nor have we far 10 seek for the work
which each Of us ought to do now for the
nation, IL lies at hand for every citizen
Tho times when heroic services may be rem
dered come but seldom. Not often must
theNsacri6ce Of life, of fortune and of sacred
honor be laid upon the affairs of liberty
Eternal vigilance, rather, is its price. And
this price every one Of us can pay. The
duty Of the hour is plain and easy. 1t is
that every American citizen should dis.
charge thoroughly, promptly, intelligently
and conscientiously the office and duties Of
his citizenship. Knowing that our govern
ment can be so administered as to accom-
plish its beneicent purposes only at the
hands of organizations of the people, to
which the world has long since given the
name Of parties, he should absolve himself,
at once aud forever, from all allegiance TO
party as party /; exercising an honest and
intelligent judgment with reference to public
measures aud public men, he should make
that, rather than the creed or tradition Of
party, the criterion of his condemnation or
approval. Above all, if the party with
which he has been identified fails to recog.
nize new issues, or to perform its duty by
the nation, he should not hesitate to oppose
it or to advocate the right. Whatever par
by may be in power, in state or nation, let
every citizen demand that it be held to the
most strict responsibility Tor all that is en-
trusted to it. For all that it might accom-
plish, as well as for all that it does. And
when he sees failure, let him not only con-
denim, but see to it that his condemnation is
the beginning of reform.
Nor can this work be done by him who
stands apart from bis fellows and shuns the
sometimes disagrecablc duties of citizenship.
Let no one fancy that he does his full duty
by his country when he simply criticises or
condemns, however wisely, or ably or con-
stantly. Thersites was no doubt, usefu
figure in the Grecian camp, but not by him
was Hector slain or the Trojan city given to
fire and sword. If every honest soldier
presses to the front, aud rs on the alert to
occupy the ground, there will be no room,
in party or in Office, for thief or rogue. If
every citizen actively attends to the duties of
his citizenship, the state is safe.
Let, then, every American, in this centen-
NAL year, offer to his country the faithful
exercise of the privileges she has conferred.
Let him give careful study to public meas
ures, constant watchfnlness to the conduct of
public men. Let him pledge his intelligent
aud candid criticism Of what he finds, and
his earnest aud personal work for the amend
ment of all that is nmss, for the improve,
ment Of all that may be improved. Let
him be present in person at the caucus, and
by worthy delegate at the convention, and,
above all, let no citizen ever fail to give his
final pledge to his country at the balot.box.
j. NJ Barker.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
Hitting the Wrong Boy"

The habit Of carrying on" strs the blood,
but it is not always safe, especially when
one is not sure of his company. Some one
sends this to the New York Ledger:
The following amusing incident occurred
not long since in bookstore, not thousand
miles from Cornhill, Boston. Amusing it
certainly was, though the hero Of the occa-
sion has not yet regained his equanimity.
The clerks in the store had acquired
habit of playing off little tricks upon each
other,-practical jokes they called it,-one
of the tricks was this: If one of the clerks
CHANGED to see another in a STOPPING posture,
selecting books from the lower shelves, he
would seize board perhaps part of a box
cover, and smarty spank the STOPPING VIC
tim.
Jerry p, was one of these clerks, SIM
ple.minded COED natured fellow from YER
mont always ready and willing for the
hardest kind of work, and priced by his en-
ployers accordingly. Jerry had Of late been
the chief victim Of the spanking process, and
he had determined upon revenge,-nOt with
maevolence, nor yet with Indignation, but
simply in the way of fair play. To this end
he lap low, watching for an opportunity.
One afternoon, upon returning to the store
from an errand, the onged for opportunity
seemed to present ITSELF aud Jerry seized it
instanter At the far end Of one Of the
long counters, he saw person overhauling
books on the very bottom shelf, his body
bent ut most tempting angle. Jerry was
sure it was Tom S., from whose hand he had
received many an emphatic spank, and now
was the time to pay off old stores. So he
selected splendid board, and creeping
noiselessy to tho spot, he gave the STOPPING
man a blow that sounded through the store
like the bursting of a retort, and brought
him to an erect position like jack-iu-a-box
Here was a fix Tom s., at the sound Of
the blow, appeared from another part of the
store while the gentleman who had beer
struck stood up in utter bewlderment, rub
bling away at the aching part most assidu
ously; and poor Jerry then discovered to
his dismay and deep regret, that he had
struck his employers pastor, Rev. DR.. b.
who had been curiously searching among q
lot of old Greek and Hebrew books. Jerry
wept with shame and confusion, and wa,
forgiven; and from that time that practica
species of amupement was discontinued il
| the store
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
31atruns of 4jusbanorp.

On Saturday, August 10Th, Fletcher
Grange No. ll6, Of Proctorsville, ded-
icated their beautiful new hall by having
basket picnic, and by kindly inviting
many of their friends aud neighbors, who
were not Of the order. Our venerable
Ex.Gov. Ryland Fletcher, was introduced
as the speaker of the OCCASION but owing
to to his feeble health, was unable to
speak with his accustomed power and ell
oquenoe. His remarks related chiefly to
this Grange, which seems to be in good
working order. Other speakers favored us
with interesting remarks, while frequent
music and songs from tho members, made
the occasion one of pleasure as well as
profit. The paper conducted by the ladies
IF the grange was also quite entertaining,
some of the pceies especially SO, The
afternoon passed quite pleasantly, until the
supper hour when we adjourned to the
"Preparation ROOM" where VIC found two
long tables loaded with good things, to
which we did ample justice. This hall is
located in the fne.looking new store, built
by Parker & Smith, and which is an or
nament to the place. ANNIE
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
The Coal Combination.

The great combination which has controll-
ed the production and price of coal
in this country since January, 1873, is now
broken. The combination was the result Of
shrewd management on the part of the Phil.
adelphia and Reading railroad company,
which in 1873, procured the passage Of an
act authorizing the Reading coal and iron
company-in reality only another name for
the Philadelphia aud Reading railroad COM
paay-to own and work coal mines 1t at
once obtained control Of coleries whose an
nual production was 100000 tons, and
soou succeeded in combining with them for
the purposes Of controlling the business,
other coal companies, whose mines yielded
3,242,0 900 tons. The Lehigh Valley inter-
est refused for long time to enter the com.
binaton, but finally in the early part of this
year it was driven to accept the terms OF the
monopoists, and pledged itself TO be governed
by the board of control, which, among other
things, established the amount Of production
by each company and region. But in April
the Lehigh Valley companies produced over
100000 tons more than their quota, while
in June their over production was more than
10000 TONS and 10 July 37,45l TONS
They refused to pay the penalty agreed
upon, and the combination is consequently
dissolved The other companies represented
were the Delaware and Hudson Canal com.
pany, the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern, the Pennsylvania coal company, the
Philadelphia and Reading, the LehIgh VAL
ley, and the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre. The
g. L.
companies was to sell, Tuesday last, $780,
600 tons of coal by auction in order to break
down the opposition, and this will be followed
by other steps equally as aggressive, for
they have power to produce twice as much
coal as is now used. This will have the i'm.
mediate effect Of bringing the price of coal
down to a reasonable figure, and it is to be
hoped that the more permanent result will
be to put an end to combination which has
controlled the business in the interest Of
monopoly without regard to the rights OF
either producer or consumer.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

THOSE Who HAVE BEEN DECEIVED hy the incompe.
tent empires that have attempted to enlighten the
world upon the delicate matters relating to the goner
alive organs should resort to works published by the
Peabody Medical Institute, Boston, the source of
true information. Those who suffering though
without hope from the of youth-those who's 0
vitality has been impaired by exposures or by intense
application to business should not fail to peruse The
Science Of Life, or SolEprescrvation." Another
work published by the Institute is "Sexual Physiology
of Woman and Her Diseases" the best of its kind yet
exant Still another is "Dseases Of the Nerves and
Nervous Maladies," n work that should:be
in the hands of every sufferer from debility.
The fact that very costly gold medal has been pre-
scented the author of the above works by the National
Medical Association, shows how his services appre
ciated by the faculty. These books should be in every
household. See the advertisement.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
Price 25cts., Scots, and $l.OO Bottle.
SAnAm Ia. mAnnAN,S ENTATE.
MANN NUrTING,s EsTATE.

Estate Of Vermont, Caledonia District S.
In Probate Court, holden at the Probate Office In st
Johnsbury, on the 10Th day of August, A. ID. 1876
William DAVIS, administrator upon the estate of
Mary Nuttng, late Of lardwiek in said district de-
ceased presents his administration account for exam
nation and allowance and makes application for do
Of distribution and partition Of the estate Of said
deceased
Whoreupon It is ordered by said court that said
account and said application no referred 10 a session
thereof TO be held ut the Probate office IN ST. Johns
bury on the 10th day Of September; A. ID. 1876, for
hearing and decision thereon, aud II Is further ordered
that all persons Interested bo notified hereof by pub
catiOn Of the three weeks successfully in the
Vermont Farmer, printed at ST. Johnsbury, before
said time Of hearing, that they lmay appear at said
time aud place, aud show cause, II any they may
have why said account should not be allowed, and
such decree made.
by tho COuTt.-Attest
HENRY FRENCH, Register.
- WV WIZ " Henry FRENCH, Register
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
The Centennial Duties of Citizenship.

OF what avail is it to have reviewed to-
gether the glorious sacrifice of our fathers,
to have counted our advantages, and set in
order our blessings, unless we, too, are there
by stimulated to deserve well of the republic ?
Let the glorious example of our fathers in-
spire us with like zeal in the cause of free
dom and progress. Taking into our charge
at the outset of this second century of indie
pendant national life country not merely
free but developed by century of freedom !;
having at command the culture, the wealth
and resources which kind Providence has
suffered to accumulate, cheered on by the
sympathy of world, what, that on this
earth is possible, may we not accomplish for
mankind Before us, at our hands, what
glorious opportunities How deep and ut
ter the disgrace if we make no effort to i'm.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
IHenl IIINscII.

To he able to heal ones self when disease has CO
become fastened upon the human body, to ward OF
disease when approaching is thing greatly to bo de-
sired. To do this next To impossible, with many,
they have but limited knowledge of tho medicinal
preparations when will romovo their disease Know
ing this to be tho case, have prepared Dr. b. j.
Kcndalps TONIC and BLOOD PURIFIER to supply
the wants Of thousands who being diseased becOm-
ing so, have not knowledge of the medicines ro-
quiTcd 10 restore them,
We claim for this medicine all that is indicated by
ITS name; that II il Tonic and a Blood Purifier which
makes 1t valuable, remedy for ScToiuous and Syph-
little Affections, Eruptive and CutaneOus Diseases,
Pmples, Tumors, swelled Neck, BOtches Boils, Salt
Rheum, Ulcers and sores, Scald head, rheumatism,
Limbs across the Back, Dropsy, Liver Complaints
Constipation, Palpitaton of tho Heart, Dyspcps
Neuralgia, Headache, Abuse of Mercury and ali CON
dtion accompanied by General Debility and requiring
an Alternative and tonic medicine.
Sold b. dealers. Try 1t.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
Unsolicited Testimony,

Fairfield, Nc, April ., 1851.
Gentlemen-Secng numerous certificates In the
Name Farmer endorsing the merits of the great lung
remedy, Wistr's Basam of Wild Cherry, am induced
and take great pleasure in givRg publicity to the
great 1t accomplished in my family in the year
1856. During the summer of that year my son. Henry
with splitting of blood cough weakness of lungs and
general debility, much so that our family physician
declared him to have a seated consumption lie was
under medical treatment for n number of months but
received no benefit from It, At length, from the soic-
itations of himself and others, induced to pur.
chase one bottle Of Wistar's BalSam Of Wild Cherry
which benefited hun much that obtained another
which in short time restored him to his usual state OF
health can safely recommend this remedy to Others
in like condition. for it Is think all 1t purports 10 be
the great lung remedy for tho times
Tho above statement, gentlemen, Is my voluntary
Offering you in favor Of your Basam and is at your
disposal.
As ever, yours, ANDREW ARCHER
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
leaths.

Little, p.
At Berlin, August 27, of cholera morbus, Leonard
Ellis, so.
At MarshGed, Aug, &c, Samuel NJ, Eaton, n.
In Woodbury., Aug %, Mr. Elander Blake, 76.
At Danyillc, Aug %, John Gould, "a
At Greensboro, Aug, %, Susan Ellis, rOct Of Capt,
Aaron llll, 81.
At Lunenburg, Aug, 90 Doa, Willard King, 70.
At Lunonburg, Aug, "a William Wilson, 30.
At Brownlngton Aug 25 DIR. J. NJ, Winsow, &c.
Al Lyndonye, Aug, q, OF apopexy, Doa. Benja-
min Sanb0rn, n,
At Waterford, Aug 26, Hannah Bugbeo, 70.
At Waitsaeld Aug. %. Susie A.. Spauding, 49,
At Westmore, Aug, p, Philander Davis, 81,
Al Waterford, Aug. %, Ethel O.. infant daughter Of
George II. aud Clara West, ~ months
At Concord, Aug. %, a son Of W. II. Wright, 2.
Al 81. Johnsbury Aug %, Amy, youngest daughte
Of DT, 3, U, Weeks, 10.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

scnd their samples Of skill and workmanship. Lot us
all club together and have rousng fair that will wake
the envy fevery stranger that attends the exhibition
We can do II five will but try, and we think the cit
Of Caledonia county have pride enough 10 keep
up the credit Of their county fairs by continuing
coed all previous exhibitions. The premiums
are worry liberal, the bost arrangements have been
Fixed upon and there appears to be nothing to prevent
the holding Of the most successful fair held in this
county. Then go in and make up your mind to win
the lat premium on everything you exhibit.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

Is ANY BROTHER IN DIsTREss.-Let us
drive from the sacred portals, mean and
sordid methods of lodging a responsibility
that we profess, and substitute something
noble, honest, worthy of and in consonanco
with our broad profession. Let this sub
stitute be acts of charity, not promises Of
great things we never intend performing.
Let US study to be generous, that is, to
be Just and true to our outward profess
sions, In this study, let each Grange de-
velope a definite and reliable plan. When
the question is asked, is any brother or
sister sick or in distress, let the question
be answered calmly, justly and with
fraternal solicitude. Let the world feel
that the Grange really does protect and
aid its members when they need aid, and
the battle is won II in distress, prayer
fully examine into each brothers case
aad quietly, without giving offence, pro-
vide what he needs.-Americaa Patron
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

The prospects for tho grange excursion to
the White Mountains, Sept. 9Th, are promis-
ing as 10 numbers Masters can order their
tickets of Mr. Charles Stevens, ticket agent
for the z. a. o. railroad, at st. Johnsbury.
Arrangements have been made to have pic.
mic dinner at the grove at the Notch on the
passage outward, at about 12I o'clock.
There will be no postponement on account Of
tho weather unless It rains hard.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
nNSpEIISIN.

Americans particularly subject to this disease
and its effects such Sour StOmachs, Sick Head
ache IIabtual Costyoness Heart burn, Water brash.
coming up of the food, coated tongue, dsagreeablo
taste in the mouth palpltation Of the heart and all
diseases of tho Stomach and Liver. Two doses of
GREEN'S August FLOWER will relieve you at once,
and there positively is not in the United States
It will not cure II you doubt this go to your druggist
q. d. Randall, and O. O. Bingham agents, st. Johns,
bury and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try it,
Regular size rs cents.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

CAKED BREASTS, rheumatism, Sciatica,
swelngs Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns Scalds Poison
Bites, and all flesh, bone and muscle ailments, can
be absolutely cured by tho Contaur Linments. What
the White Eminent is for the human family the Yellow
Lniment is for spawned, CALLED, and lame horses and
animals.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

MOTHERS can secure health for their children
and rest for themselves by the of Castoria per-
feet substitute for Castor Oil. 1t is absolutely harm
less, and is as pleasant to take as honey. For Wind
Collie, Sour Stomach, Worms Constipation, for young
old there is nothing existence like it, 1t is GER
tain, it is speedy, it Is cheap
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
PEnRYs, HOTEL, POnTLAND, VIE,

Is one Of the most homeike and comfortable public
houses in this country. Our farm in connection with
tho house furnishes butter, milk, eggs, poultry,
vegetables and fruit enabling to do better by
customers than any other house in Portland Terms,
per day, S20Oi per week. $500 to sl20O Most salts
factory terms be made by those who wish to spend
short season ut the seaside by addressing
j, q. 4 j. PERRY.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
PassunpSic Railroad
EXCUR SION S
TO
MONTREAL AND QUEBEC.

ROUTE A.-NIontreal via Passumpsic and South
Eastern Railroads. Return same Route.
ROUTE B.-Montreal and Quebec via PasSumpsic,
South Eastern, Rcheeu Line Steamers and Grand
Trunk Railway.
ROUTE C.-Quehec via PassumpsIc Railroad to Sher-
brooke, Grand Trunk Railway to Quebec. Return
same Route
~ The sale of Excursion tickets will commence
July lst and continue during the months Of August
and September, good 10 return until November LIST, ut
ell p,,, ,,rt,,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

Trust to HUSrs REMEDY. HUNr's REMEDY will
cure Dropsy, Brights disease, Kidney, Bladder and
Glandular Complaints Diabetes Gravel Incontinence,
Mental and Physical debility, Female Weakness, Pain
in tho back and Loins and General Prostitution. Hunts
Remedy encourages sleep, creates appetite, braces
up the system and renewed health is the result.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01

MEnIcATEp BATHS ARE Expensive. Not so, how
ever, GLESs SULPHUR SOAP cheap and efficient sub
stute, which answers the same purpose far as local
diseases Of the skin, rheumatism and govt arc CON
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
Marriagts.

At st. Johnsbury, Aug 20, w. IL, jenkins and Alice
j. Frye,
At RySgate, Aug. a. II, Buck and Mary Dunlap.
At Waterbury, August 20, Burtram ]. Crossett and
Florence A. Smith.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-01
AugUst 10, 1876.
GRANGE STORE!
ST. JOHNSRURY, VT.
New Arrangements.

As has been previously announced, the subscriber
has assumed the duties and responsibilities Of conduct
ing the business Of this store. Being fresh from tho
fhrm and with but limited experience in tho matters
Of trade no begs the indulgence Of the patrons of tho
store while will endeavor to the best of his ability to
supply thor wants in such a manner as to leave no
room for complaint by any reasonable customers. The
enviablo reputation which this has senjoyed
ing its brief career, under tho control of its former
manager Bro +. V. Powers, of tho first charter
members Of the grange movement in New England,
who not afraid TO put his shoulder to the wheel
help turn II to the benefit of tho farmers and tho
laborng class of people, who has built up good trade
and given such good satisfaction not only to tho ORDER
but to all those who have patonlzed tho Grange Store,
II will be the unceasng aim Of the presopt manager to
sustain. In this no desires the active cooperation not
only of the Patrons but of all who live by the sweat
OF the brow for II is not merely patrons store, but
store for the good Of all mankind.
The classes Of goods kept here are well known to our
regular customers, but TO others would say that we
keep nearly all kinds of heavy goods for farmers,
Dry Goods, Groceries, Farm Produce,
etc., etc, and are constantly making additions to our
stock and varieties of Goods, of which wo shall give
more particular notice hereafter.
To tho people of st. Johnsbury, as well as every
body ese We would say, com in and and got ac
quainted We may BIO able to do you good.
JOSEPH DOW, Agent.