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THE MARKETS.

-s7t' RAvENNA, Novemberaa. 1876.
FLOUR-No. / new wheat. So 20: old, rang ses
from So 30. fer X Red to 81 oU Tor XXX
White Demand steady.
WHEAT-$1 10 @ 81 20. ...-.,....,
CORN-Shelled brings a a 45c; ears, 30 q 25c
OATS SOC Sales dull. T. -tF
RYE-No. brings so q Co., s-t
BARLEY-Noac In market. r.-si!
BUCKWHEAT--6O q Csc. per bushel.
HAY-selling at $6 a 81; according to
quality. Dull sale. 717 f-
BEEF-Per cwt., S. a 81. =.
HOGS--Dressed, Sc 10 per cwt. sfi7
LARD-City render ed l5c.
SMOKED ME.ATS-City sugar Cured Hams
selling at i5c; Country 1a31c.
shoulders. City cured selling at 1s1c. Dried
Beef selling at 2t,:.
POULTRY-Good supply in the market
Chickens dressed, buyers pay q 9rents; un--
dressed q &c TURTLES. undresse,i, Csc.
BUTrER--1S a &c, and steady.
CHEESE-Factory, retails, l21sc.
EGGS-buyers pay 20c. per doz.
f. POTATOES-Buyers pay 6Oc. Ha{G
BEANS-Choice hand picked in smalldomand
at 81 SO per bu. Medium Fl 25. -..-
vtNEGAR-Pure cider retails a5@suc per gal
TALLOW-Buyers pay &c. '-'if fi95fl TO =
q HIDES-Green, trimm I'd 51st q &c. ,,ys -
EEATHERS-jSest reta il at Abs. ,,.s =,
WHITE LIME-$1 % per bbl.
WATER LINES 25sa9i 2io' ffsdi
s 'sALT-Coa,se sells at s. Is: fine 81 75.if.T
WOOL--25 C. a 35 C. per H. sr- g,as
wOOIl-Stoye 81 OO9. co.: 3 feet wood s. On
q 50 50 per cord
4. J.. .rs- .g. q. IS D.. ,,,..-.ft 4 y, 90
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What is Going on.

The election of President of the
United States blythe votes of Hen who
didn't vote is still going on very brisk
ly IN the Republican newspapers of the
organic persuasion and also at New
Orleans, by the Returning Board.
There is a novelty about it that is ,a'h-'
er impresslve.-[Springtield kepubli-
can (Haycs s Eao
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-30

THE Returning Boards have not yet
announce whom they have elected
President, but there is little doubt that
they have a settled purpose to count
out the choice of the people and count
in the choice of Grant, Chandler & Co.
As the electors are to meet at the sew
eral Etate Capitals on Wednesday next,
the fiDaf action OF these Boards cannot
be much longer delayed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-30

tQ tfsfHufft lft 1850 I - = -tsITJtlt
ARE not the Radicals Of South Car
Olina who are setting at. defiance the
mandate of the Supreme Judicial tri-
bunal Of that State rebsls? 4
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TAUTION.-Whercas my wife, Mary. has
" left my bed and board without any inst
cause or provocation, this is to forbid all per-
SONS from fharboring or trusting hor on my ac-
after this date. it HENRY LANNING,
shalersvIlie. Nov. 8 1876. 4s9-3w+
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Teachers Examination.

EXAMINATION of Teachers wfiI he held
lll ut the Union School House in Raycnna.
commencing ut 3 O'Clock a NJ. and closing at
O'Clock P. II, on
SATURDAY., NOrembeT 18th.
Special No:ice.-No certificate will he ante
dated. By order of the Board,
G. A. REED, Clerk
Ravenna. Nov. 1. 1876. 3ss'-tt
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Caught in tlleoVery Act.

Ways that are Dark and Tricks that are
Vain OF the Radical Louisiana Returning
Board. Even john sherman Ashamed tf
the Bv1d Fraud. -
New ORLEANS, Noy. 25,-After
quite a lengthy discussion in relation;
TO filing affidavits the Board went into
executive session and took up the par
ish of West Feliciana. The, Board
called for the returns and announced
the vote from the consolidated state
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-30
The Popular Vote.

The following are our figures on the
popular vote cast at the Presidential
election, according TO, majoritiesi re-
ported by the several States:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-11-30

JEFF. DAVIS has arrived in New
York, ''-'' t"L
Boss TWEED is. again in the Lookup
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WANTED AGENTS Also two General Ag't
to sell
BOOK KEEPING(z sar, SIS. 3}.OO)

Learned without teacher: gives old princi-
piles. shorter, and simpler: teaches methods G.
ducing the work two-thIris, that give daily
statemepts) covers every business; qualities You
for OFFICIAL. PoSiMIOS- An ageat made $500
per day. One learned while cenvassing. then
took Il Book-keepcr'S p0Sii ion. Single pages
are wort the price. Sen'i stamp for prospectus
and terms. Address american Publishing Co,
Columbus. Ohio, New York City, Chicago. H.,
st. Louis. Mo, Portland. Me. Richmond. Va
San Francisco, Cal, 42;;s;m
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1E1 5Tl s.e.nni mas ,szz
sM.L a 81 1ne.e ~ siss hen
using ono Of your Oire Horse wagons now over
two years in our lumber yard, often loading it
with one thousand feet OF green hemlOck III 4
oak, and we think it the best and easiest. run
lning wagon we ever had. 1t Will carry 6.G0
lbs, and has never cost us one dollar tor repair
for that ii me! . Yours. truly, f0II JAP
r. ,, z. SUTHERLAND co. :
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Blacksnaithing.

DF. BOOSINGER confines the business
De of Black>m Shing in all IFS branches. at
the old stand, on the alley east of Court House
Park. Special attention paid to Horse -ShOcing
Ravenna, Oct. -. 1876. - 426-tr = = Is.
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II + = Shalers Vile, March e, 1875.
MR.. o. s. BUZzELL. Dear Sir I'm the fall of
1882 purchased Of you alight wagon. Weight
with box on. 532 pounds. tits u thimble skein,
which think is the easiest running wagon in
use. have frequently drawn 3, 900 pounds up-
on it at one time. All the expense that put
upon it for the first twelve years was for set.
ting tire once. Yours, with respect,l
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I waaeuon g y Mm.dlm;neg and
Repairing.
'rEsrIMoNIALs.'

.s-{~-4.T-g's - Ravenna,s March 20. 1875.
MR.. o. s. RUZZELL: Dear Sir MY Wagon that
lipurchase,i Of you about two years ago. must
acknowledge is much better than expected.
Being OF medium size. thought it too light for
my business; but it is just right. runs light and
easy, and have often cHrried on it 400 bricks
from my kiln. il, will carry eight thousand
pounds. and has never cost me one cent for re-
pairs. 4 iOnfS truly, II II. F. CARIS. %
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
w EsTAfINsTER.

The seventh lecture in the course at
Westminster will be given by Rev. Al
len Hazen, now of Pomfret, Vt, but
more then twenty years a resident Of
India, Wednesday evening, Feb. 10th.
Subject What one sees in Bombay. :"
Mr.. Hazen is an interesting speaker and
his long residence in India assures a
truthful and profitable lecture.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
L ELCUXILLE.

The Baptist society of this place re-
Gently gave their pastor Rev. Geo. H
Parker, donation visit, in which the
cash left with their pastor amounted to
over $50.
The Cotillon party at Felehville
hotel on the 4th, inst, was attended by
over sixty couples and every body had
good time. Music by the Woodstock
Quadrille Band The nextp party will be
held on Friday 18th inst, and the music
will then be furnished by the Spring
field Band. j. Ward Hastings, prompter.
The annual prize reading and speak
ing by the pupils of the public schools
OF Reading will take place this Thurs
day. evening,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
CAMBRIDGEPNRT.

6. +. Boynton has sold his farm to G.
w. Haskell of Weathersfeld, for $1,000.
Mr.. Boynton has several coin curiosi-
ties, among them Turkish coin of one
eighth the value of the American cent,
and another of one-sixth the value of a
cent. They are Of course very small
and thin, and look as if the Turks
pinched them severely before letting
them out of the mint.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
Concert,

The choir of Emmanuel Church, Bel
lows Falls, will give concert at the
Church on the evening of Friday, Feb,
18th. The entertainment will be wholly
sacred in character, and made up Of
choice selections from this class of music,
which, it is we'll known, affords the
greatest interest and variety. The choir
will be assisted on this occasion by Miss
Lizzie Gindrat of Baltimore, pianist,
Miss Abbie Grinnell of Charlestown,
soprano, and Mr.. Ivan E. Morawski of
New York, baritone. The reputation of
Miss Gindrat and Miss Grinnell in this
vicinity is such as to make comment I'M
necessary.
Mr.. Morawski comes to us with rec
ord which shows him to be by far the
best gentleman artist that has ever visit
ed us. He is well known as one of
Thomas soloists, and has frequently sung
with Clara Louise Kellogg, Adelaide
Phillips and at other first class concerts
Some of the most reliable musical critics
in New York, where he is best known
class him with Santley, the celebrated
English baritone 1t is through favor
and by much urging that he consents to
come here, and we hope our citizens will
avail themselves of theopportunity, and
testify to their appreciation of good mu-
sic by liberal attendance.
The choir "a double quartette,) COM
prises some of our best local talent, and
have made praiseworthy effort to give
us a pleasing and good concert. Tick
cts will be thirty-fve and fifty cents,
according to location A plan of the
seats may be seen after the 18th, at l..
Amadon's jewelry store, where tickets
may be secured.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
w EATHERsFIELD.

Episcopal service is continued at the
Bow with increasing interest.
Charles Stone who was seriously in
jured in early winter is once more out
but is lame yet.
The penstock of Hicks Bros. mill was
damaged slightly by the falling of a
tree during the recent gale 1t will be
repaired Immediately.
Messrs., |. w. Barnard and d. G.
Hicks have purchased the timber on the
Leland farm formerly part Of the old
Consul Jarvis place and are making
preparations for cutting.
Social parties are in full blast among
the grangers and are doing much good.
They include all ages and conditions
from the cradle to the grave and de-
light in the intellectual practice Of kiss
ing in good healthy school girl way.
Mr.. L. A. Pierce is expected home
from Chicago the first of next week,
He reports business Of all kinds as quite
dull in the west.
Carlos T. Hatch reports the loss OF
$4,000 which he had just received as
back pay from the War department.
His mind is not quite clear on the sub
ject owing to the " ardent" How true
that at last it biteth Ikea serpent and
StIn oratl II lya N adj ar y
A new road down the mill brook and
a free bridge across the river at Clare
mont is agitating the public mind. The
contemplated road will be of great ben
eft to the travel from Springfield to
Claremont and Windsor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11

toxieation while here, but his suicide was
the end Of rum debauch. He came
here Thursday, stopped one night at the
hotel and one night at the house of G.
S. Griswold, promptly paying his bills
at both places. The first of the week he
had been vibrating during his spree, be-
tween Brattleboro and Wardsboro. He
was respectfully connected aud leaves a
wife and an adopted child. His remains
were taken to Wardsboro Sunday after.
noon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
Ira NEinard.

The Hon. Ira Minard of St Charles.
Illinois, died at his residence in that
place Jan. 22d, aged Sc years.
Mr. Minard was native of this town,
Rockingham, born Nov. II, 1910, son
of the late Mahlon Minard and cousin
of John Minard Of Westminster. He
was signal instance of perseverance
and industry, self made and successful
business man in the various walks of
life, public or private.
AT the age of twenty in 1880, he went
into business at Bellows Falls with his
brother-in-law, Asahel Bundy, but soon
tired of business on so small scale as
the wants Of this place then required,
sold out, and in 1888 he and three other
young Vermonters started for the far
west, their frst'point being White Hall
by stage. They arrived at Chicago Sept.
Sd, and found business prospects so for.
bidding that three of them, including
Mr.. Minard, determined to return, but
before doing so each invested 500 in
the lot corner of Lake and Clark streets
which proved a valuable investment,
and the next summer Minard returned
taking with him his young wife, lady
he had long known, and in fact the at
tracing magnet that temporarily drew
him back to Vermont. He soon formed
co-partnership with Mr. Murphy and
opened hotel on Lake street where he
did good business, but gave it up in a
few months for a more promising enter
prise, in which he took up and staked
out a fine tract of land near Elgin,
which claim he sold in six months
for s1700 In the fall of 1884 his 500
lot in Chicago was sold for 1900 His
enterprising spirit attracted the atten-
tiou of others and he became member
of the firm of Minard, Person and Hunt.
At one time he hsld deed of the whole
tract of land ON which the city of St.
Charles now stands.
He had held various positions Of pub
lie trust and always performed his du-
ties with unvarying fidelity. In 1912
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11

he was elected to the Illinois State SEN
ate, time when the State was appar-
emily verging on bankruptcy and repu-
diation, at which time all the banks in
the State had suspended. He resisted
all attempts at reputation and did
much to save the credit of the State. In
politics he was democrat, but on the
breaking out Of the rebellion he gave
prompt support to the union cause, and
was personal friend and acquaintance
Of Lincoln in whose administration be
always expressed confidence.
The above we have condensed from a
writer in St. Charles paper. Mr.. Mi.
nard, who will be remembered by some
still living in this section, leaves a wife
and one daughter, Mrs Barber, and two
sons. Mr.. Barber and the oldest son,
George, are members of the firm of Ira
Minard d Co., lumber dealers in Chi
cago. His youngest son, Charles, has
been engaged in the same business for
some years with his father at St Charles.
Mr. Minard had been a resident of
St. Charles since 1885, and commanded
the respect and universal esteem of the
people of his adopted State in which he
was widely known. Thus has passed
away another Of many sons of Rocking
ham who with success have sought bust
ness, homes and honor in other States.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
Estate Of Hannah Il. Park

STATE OF VERMONT The probate rourt
DISTRICT OF WESTMINSTER, So. in and for said Dis
tlet 10 all persons interested in the estate of HAN
trict deceased GRErTIxs
YOU are hereby notified that an instrument
Il purporting to be the last will and testament Of
said deceased, has been presented to the Court
mere. by Austin A. Rowei, the executor therein
named Tor probate, and the is referred, to the
session of said Court to be hello at the Inn Of NJ A.
Wider in Rockingham, in said district on the
FlbST W WEDNESDAY, OF MARCH, 1876 for hear
ing, and decision, at which time and place you may
be heard in the premises if you shall see cause
b-o q. u. EDDY. Register
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bird

in this village, Feb. 5th, Capt JOHN C. SEARS
Of south ardsboTO. aged II years.
In w IS minister West, Feb 5th, after brief III
ness of one week. MELINDA. wife Of RosSeiI
W leox IN her 73t year. Perfectly resigned 10 the
rest IN peace.
In Grafton Feb, 4th. LEvINA JACKSON. wife
of !. %. WYMAN. aged 50 years
In Cavsndish. Jan 3lst. Mrs. RACHEL HARDY.
widow Of the ate kzekiel Hardy. aged II ys1rs.
In Brattlebofo, jan 81. of pneumonia & { BERT
LINCOLN. son Of Major and Mrs K JoBae.
aged year and months.
In East Dover. Jan. 18Th DAVID LIVERMOR E.
aged So lis remains were taken to West Dam
merston for interment.
In South ChaylestsNn, y n. Jan. 18th, EDMUND
A. MARSH. a native and recent resident OF Wal
pole. AGED = years
In Esst Alstead. y II Jan 81 ANN D.. wife Of
Charles Bwinneii, aged ~ years.
IN Londonderry. Jan. z. Mrs GEORGE 7. ABB
B0TT.
10 West Windsor. an. 25th. DANIEL +. HEM
ENWAf. aged 81 years
In Hoosick Fails. \. Y. Feb I'd. Of spoplexy, Mr..
GEO. W EMERSON. aged 90 years. formerly OF
Cisrez0nt y. ID
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
sunday Services.

EMMANUEL CHURCH. Rev CHAS. t. OGDEN,
Rector. Services at l017 a. N. and PM
At ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC CHURCH. Rev.
f. L. GENDREAU, Parish Priest. Mass and Ser
mon at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. Sunday School at O'clock
P. N. Vespers and benedieton of the Bless ed Sac
rament at o'clock P. NJ.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Rev.
CHURCH TABOR Pastor Preaching 1917 4 NJ
sabbath Sehooi At noon; Glass meeting imm edately
ming. Sabbath School concert last s bbath evening
Ia the month. STRANGERS ALWAYS WELcoME. FREE
SEATS.
,CQNGREGATI0NALC CHURCH, Rev. N. F. CAR
TER, Pastor Sunday Services. Sermon I6% A. NJ
sunday School at Noon. Evening Service at 6
O'Clock Regular Thursday evening prayer meeting
at IA O'Clock. A cordial invitation is extended.
At the BAPTIST CHURCH, Rev. j. r. HAS
kINs, Pastor: Preaching at l018 o'clock A. NJ sun
day school at Y NJ Prayer meeting in the evening.
Sunday School Concert the second SUNDAY evening
in each month. SEATS FREE.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
Estate Of simeon Rarrerr

STATE OF VERMONT, The probate Court
DISTRICT or WESTMINSTER, IS. ! in and for said Dis
triet: 10 all persons interested in the estate of
~ " oN BARRETT late of Windham, in said dis
rled deeeased GREETING.
You are hereby notified that an instrument
purporting to be the last Will and testament Of
said deceased has been presented to the Court here
by Daniel Fisher, the executor therein named for
probate, and the is referred TO special session
Of the probate to be held at the probate Office
~ Iownshend, on the FIRST III ESD&Y OF MAR
1876. Tor hearing and decision. at which time and
place you may be heard the premises if you All
see cause. Attest, O. b. EDDY. Register.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
E.sate Of AhigaiIInI.e.

STATE OF VERMONT. The Probate Court
DISTRICT OF WEsThISsTER. S. ! for said District !:
~ al persons interested in the estate of ABB
GAIL LAKE late of Rockingham in said district
deceased. GervTrNr
\ 0U are hereby notified that John Baker, ad-
ministrator with the will annexed of said estat e,
representing that ii will be necessary to sell pa
pay or all the real estate ofsaid deceased in order
70 me deots said estate and that part OF said
ested IN the remainder and has prayed for license to
sell me whole of the real estate of said deceased
anu SAID ppicauon Is referred for hearing and de-
eision to- the session of said to be held AT the
ton OF NJ A. Wilder in Rockingham 10 said Dis
trlet on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF MARCH,
1870; when and where you may be heard in ID
premises if you shall see cause
6s 81 r. EDnY Rao;.,sr
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
PUTNEy

D, f. Boyden will give free lecture
at the Town Hall, in Putney, Saturday
evening Feb. 10Th, 1876. Subject
Patrons Of Husbandry. All are invited
to attend and hear an interesting lecture
on farming and the benefits of farming
with united efforts Mr.. Boyden is well
known as first class lecturer on this
subject and it is hoped there will be a
full house.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
SAxToNs RIVER.

Geo. A. Brown of Dartmouth college,
will give lecture in the Baptist church
Friday evening of this week. Feb. 18th
Subject-W Woman as voters.
james w. Williams, canvasser for
DR.. Eggleston's work and the Life Of
Henry Wilson, mentioned last week
will canvass Saxtons River for the same
works.
A meeting of the board of the Yer
mont Academy was held at Rutland
Tuesday at which it was decided that
they could not accept the resignation of
Rev. Mr.. Wilbur, who has been the f.
nancial agent of the project ever since
it was started. and took steps to retain his
services. Mr.. Wilburit is understood has
received strong invitation to position
in Hamilton University, N. Y. where
he graduated, and where no doubt to
him cluster many attractive associations.
We learn that action was taken looking
to the erection of the academy buildings
in which it is expected term of school
will be held next fall. The building
committee are Messrs. Jacob Estey of
Brattleboro, Ira G. Allen, Of Fairhaven,
Geo. F. Davis of Cavendish.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-11
CHESTER.

The Leap Year Party at the Chester
House Feb. LIST, was one of the most
enjoyable parties Of the season. For
several days our fair male population
was in flutter Of excitement over the
coming event from which so much en-
joyment was anticipated The party
was arranged and conducted on the
strictest leap year principles. Each lady
invited her own partner. no married
lady being permitted to play the gallant
to her husband. The different commit
tees of the arrangement and the floor
managers were all ladies and deserve
the highest praise for their efficient and
successful management. We append
the list Committee of invitation Miss
Mary H. Adams, Miss Lizzie Fisher,
Mrs. j. L. French, Miss Josie Peltier,
Mrs. G. A. Webster, Miss Susie Fuller
ton, Miss Lena Bemis, Mrs II. II. Jen-
kins, Mrs. Albert Williams.
Introductory committee-Miss Sarah
Henry, Mrs. G. q. Locke, Miss Flora
Leland, Mrs j. o. Smith, Miss Laura
Lee, Mrs M H. Volk, Miss Ella Smith,
Mrs ]. Fl. Hosmer, Miss Addie Cob
leigh.
Floor directors Mrs. j. r. Richard
son, Mrs G. d. Barton, Mrs. c. T.
Whitmore, Miss Mary Barney, Miss Hat
tie Hadley.
At an early hour, thus giving a reflex
of their preferences in such matters,
the ladies called into requisition "four
horse chariot " and called at the resi-
dences of the happy bachelors and ben
edicts who were numbered among the
+" chosen ones in the matter of invita-
tions. 1t is only just to say that in but
few instances were they kept waiting"
The gallant chaperons were said to have
manifested in some cases the tendent So
licitude concerning the health of their
charges and insisted on having them
well wrapped in furs and shawls. In
most stylish manner were the helpless
masculines escorted into the spacious
dancing hall at the hotel, where Pea
body's band discoursed their excellent
music to the merry dancers The court
~ bearing and attentive politeness of
the female gallants We're only equalled
by the refreshingly modest demeanor
and sweet simplicity of their masculine
partners. Few we fancy, ever imagined
before that Chester possessed so much
male beauty. Our village has hereto
fore, with good reason been proud of its
beautiful maidens aud handsome mat
rons, but henceforth let our boast be
our lovely boys and pretty men"
Notwithstanding the inclement weather
their were present 50 couples among
whom were very many from the adjoin-
ing towns. The ladies of Rockingham
were well represented as will be seen BY
the following names, Miss L. K. Buss,
Mrs n B. Dimond, Mrs. G.. F. Well
ington, Mrs. G. O. Dwinnell, Miss NJ. L.
Wiley, Miss Sarah D. Perham, Miss
Belle Diamond, and Miss Ida Chaplin.
Miss Belle Dodge, Athens Miss Addie
Blood, Grafton Mrs. L. Howard, An
dover Mrs. G. W Chase, South Lon
donderry. Among the gentlemen from
out of town, we noticed, B. M. Walker:
and S. A. Weaver, Grafton F. B. SEQ
field, Cambridgeport and J. G. Fair
brother, Bellows Falls. SQUIBBs.