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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01
The Night Before Christmas,
mo ROOM IN THE INN"

$50! to grant pardon free,
Comes willing Lamb from Heaven;
Hasten we,
One and all, to be forgiven"
On a Christmas eve, long ago,
there were sounds of joy and music
in the city. At midnight they rang
the Christmas bells, and at sunrise
the notes of the children's glad
Christmas carol flOated on the still
air, like the song of springtide birds,
so soft and sweet were their tones,
as they sung:
"Once DER the fields of Bethlehem,
Rang out a glory song;
The hills that heard it sung to them
Re-echo it along;
That wondrous sound, that psalm of
praise,
Good tidings ever blest,
For ever more the echoes raise,
y Chrtstus natus est %
Thus it dawned, the glad Christ
mas, and wonderful gifts it brought
to thousands Of dwellers in the great
cities, but the most wonderful of all
was to Hiram Venn!
Hiram Venn, whose lot in life
was hard, not from the pressure of
poverty for wealth had surround
ed him from infancy-but because,
with scarce an effort to stay their
inward march, he had admitted into
his heart evil thoughts, and they
had sOwn broadcast there their seeds
of distrust, envy and malice and
surely, such seed-sowing, must make
any mans lot hard.
But, as never yet was there win.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

"Cussed if the darn thing aint
agoin'w wasI thel surprised remark
of sightseeing Granger from
Maine, who caressed the teeth of a
circular saw in a North End plan
ing mill, yesterday forenoon; and
now should you PROFOUND to him
that first problem for young arith
meticians, "HOw many fingers have
you on your right hand y he would
bite that lonely thumb and sadly
reply: "Nary stranger "
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

A powerfully built young lady
from Ghosts Gulch walked into a
dry goods store at Cannon City,
COL, the other day, and inquired of
the bachelor clerk "DO you keep
hoes, young feller ~ ''Yes, ma'am,
all kinds" was the reply ; and pull
ing down a couple of boxes of hose.
he held pair up to view, She
looked straight at him, turned red,
and OverfOwed with the remark
"You blasted fool them's stockings,
Il want a hoe" He referred her
to the hardware store.
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A TURN IN THE TIDE. The
Portland Press, in a well considered
article concludes that the tide which
for the past fifteen years has been
sweeping cityward from the agri
cultural districts in Maine has
turned and is now rolling the other
way, and in consequence tho de
serted homesteads are likely to be
soon peOpled again. 1t says:
There is hardly a rural district in
Maine that has not received access
ions to its male adult population
within the last six months. All
will receive greater accessiOns in
the six months to come. The la-
bOrers have come back, unwillingly,
to the farms. 1t will he many years
before we shall again witness II
general influx to manufacturing
centres. Meanwhile these men
must live and live 10y farming. In
consequence the farms, titled as
they should be, will constantly i'm,
prove. 1t will be found that the
work of two is better for an acre
than the work of one. Every inch
of arabic land will be highly cul-
tivated. More will be produced on
sixty acres three years hence than
is produced on a hundred and sixty
now. In other respects, moral and
physical, the country will be the
gamer. In time probably, on ac-
count Of war or great speculative
excitement, the draft will again set
in to the city-to sweep back again
after time. In the long run city
and country maintain normal pro-
portion.
Another circumstance is strength
enins the country. On account of
scarcity of labor, of consequent cul.
tivatiOn and unromunsrative return
from products, the value of real es-
tate has not inflated. Very often
it has fallen more below its true
value than city property has risen
above. So now it is not forced to
meet and yield to tho shrinkage Of
values. On the contrary it is be-
ginning to appreciate The law of
supply aud demand will cause
further advance. High state Of cul-
tiyation and large crops will enhance
its value still more. The process is
still going on. Real estate in cities
il still falling. In the rural dis
tricts it is slowly rising. Unless
values are once mere unsettled by
an initiation Of the currency, the
farmers have prosperous time be-
fore them. The cities have grown
for years at the expense ofthe coun-
try districts. The farming regions
are now to win prosperity at the
expense of the cities.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

"The Russian glOve' is the most
sensible as we'll as the most fashion
able of new hand gear for a wOma rs
wear out of doors this winter. 1t
is made of very fine and smooth
kid, and the inside is lined with
soft fur. 1t is said to be agreeable,
elegant in appearance, and cOnven-
lent. The Russian glove is worn
with either two or three buttons,
at the option of the wearer.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

THE Republicans were wiser than
the Democrats in the National
House of Representatives, yester-
day. Mr.. Hale's financial resOlu.
ton, which every hard money man
should have voted for, was STAYED
of by the Democrats, as though it
contained something dangerous,
while Mr.. Springers anti,third-term
resolution was accepted by the Re-
publicans, getting every vote but
eighteen. Why did not the Demo-
Gratis have sagacity enough to take
the initiative on the currency ques-
tiOn9 Or did they lack the DISPOSE
ton to do anything for sound mOa
ey7 If we held vote in the House,
as Democrat or Republican, we
would throw it for every good mea.
sure, no matter 10y whom brought
forward, and we would certainly 20
for honest money and against q
third term.-BOston HcrdN.
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DIR, O, III, STEVENS.

g URGEON DENTIST. HAS ALI, THE
- Modern Improvements. Also owns the
Folsom Patent for Orange County, which is
Que of the greatest improvements in Dentist
ry. All work warranted equal to any done
IN the State. Office over Printing Otice.
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III II OPINION
"I' Published every Saturday,
DY BEN: T.. STANTON.

The subscription price of the OrISIoN is - I;
ut II paid strictly IN advance $3.50 will pay
fora year, postage free.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

School cards at OPINION Sta
tiOnery Store.
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takes to ask, "Christ, forgivc;" on
ly o moment to hear the answer,
The that c0meth unto me, l will in
no wise cast out"
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l,, J. II. JONES, NJ. d.
OMEOPATIllC PHYSICIAN AND
Ii Surgeon. Office ut Residence. Ist Door
South uf bank
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RELIGIOUS MEETINGS.

CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY.
DkV. l.. II. ELLIOTT. PASTOR. SER
IL vices at HOO A. NJ, and . r. NJ. Sunday
School at l2M
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

WAITS RIVER GRANGE meets at Shep,
" ardson's Hall, every Fsiday evening,
at 3 O'Clock.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

Il. III. ALLEN.
DIlOTOGRAPIIIC ARTIST, AND DEA-
/ Ter in Stcreoscopes and Views, Albums,
and Picture Frames. Frames for Wreaths
of all kinds Fitted to Order. No. Is and l6
IIalnlN's Ruilllum.
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BUSINE ESS GA Il DIS.
BR4DFORD.

MISS CHARLOTTE NELSON.
yINEACilER OF PAINTING AND DRAW
L ing. Room in Academy Building.
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j. A. WARREN

t j. A. WARREN.
T AIDES. MISSES AND CHILDREN'S
IL Boots, Shoes Slippers, and Rubbers.
Mems Thick Kip and Calf Boots. Best quail
v. Low prices. Book Store. Main St..
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

f j. b. ORMSBY.
DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. ROOMS
L formerly occupied byJ. n Clark, Dem
tist. Special attention paid to Female diseases
and diseases of the lungs.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01
&. f.. PETERS.
Il, ii. EVERETT,

Successor to Dir. j. n. Curk)
DENTlsE ALL THE MODERN IN
~ provemeEts. Best teeth fifteen dollars
All work warranted to give satisfaction. In
quines by mail promptly answered. Hardy's
Building,
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

G. Ii. CURTIS.
OYSTERS AND ICE CREAM SALOON
~ Fruit, Confectionery Soda, Light Grocer
les &c.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

c. c. DOTY, ACT.
Al MANUFACTURER OF DIR. DOTY'S
WI Celebrated Mandrake Btters, ,Flavoring
Extracts and Essences, &c, at Wholesale
and Retail
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

G. II. HARDING.
WATCHES, CLOCKS, } EW l. RY,
w Spectacles, Stationery, and Yankee No
tions. Watches ana Jcwclry repaired and
warranted. Post Office Building
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

ROSWELL FARNIIAM.
4 TrORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW
~ Master and Solicitor in Chaucery.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

Il. Z. PILLSBURY.
9 TOVES, TIN WARE, IRON WARE
~ Wooden Ware. &c. Main St,
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G.. l.. BUTLER.
DARLOR, CHAMBER AND KITCHEN
i Furiturc, Cofins, CasketS, Robes, Caps,
Plates, Musical Intruments, &c. lst door
south of Trotter House, Main st.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-01-01

LIME WATCHES, CLOCKS. JEWELRY
Il Silver Ware, Spectacles. Cutlery, Rcvol
vcrs. Fancy Goods and Toys. Particular at
tention given to Repairing Fine Watches
Office w. U. Telegraph Co.
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EAST CORINIII.

Il. +. GEORGE,
MASON WORK OF ALL KINDS DONE
Nl to order. East Corinth, VI,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04

run up every tree. Quaint little yellow
and green Gourds appeared in the most
unexpected places, and the whole bed
seemed in blaze with the brilliant Esch-
scholtzia, Marigolds and Zinnias.
every morning would find some new
and unexpected flower in bloom. In
short, the place was constant delight all
summer to each member OF the family, as
also to the neighbors. The children,
especially, who reveled in garden where
they were allowed to pick whatever they
pleased, were never tired of the excite
ment of hunting for something new.
"a quantity Of the same seed was sown
in the adjacent woods. Many of these
germinated-and the sight of Morning
Glories running up the trees in the wild
est part Of the woods, and punches of
Balsam and Zinnias and Asters looking up
through the underbrush was, indeed, pass
ing strange and promotive of intense en-
joyment."
Those who putter over the planting OF
such seeds in pans and frames, may learn
lesson from the above rough and ready
treatment -RuT0L NeW Yorker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
A Garden Extraordinary.

ONE of our considerable seed firms in
arranging their stock for last springs
business, laid aside large quantity of
flower seeds which remained over after
the previous years business. Unwilling
to sell seed of doubtful vitality, the fol
lowing plan was hit upon for disposal
of it which should promise an unusual if
not profitable return. The article is
published in the american Garden, and
we give as much of it as our space per-
mits:
1--WE plowed a strip about six feet
wide all around a five-acre field, close to
the fence. On this plowed ground the
seed-previousiy we'll miXed-was thrown,
just as it happened to come. The sur
face having, afterward, been smoothed
over, we waited the result. This proved
more than satisfactory. We had wild
garden indeed! The plants came up as
thlckly as they could grow, and f1ourished
ana olossomed as freely as though they
had enjoyed all the care usually given to
delicate dollhouse exotics. Sweet Alys-
sum, Mlgnonette, Pnlox Drummondi,
seemed to cover the ground Morning
GIorIes OF every shade, and delicate Cy-
press vines, tried to cover the fences and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
About ScarecrOWS.

Now THAT the planting season is at
hand, we have no doubt but that many a
farmer will rummage through his garnet
to find the cast-off garments, which,
stuffed with straw, are to be set up in the
corntield to warn off the marauding crow.
We have never had much faith in this az
thee. Grows are possessed Of much
more wisdom than is generally credited to
them; and while an immovable bundle of
rags may drive them away for short time,
we believe that eventually they discover
the humbug, as we have seen the birds
complacently picking up young corn al
most within the shadow of as an elaborate
a stuffed scarecrow as ever was erected.
We, however, have heard suggested a
couple Of plans which are calculated to
intimidate even the boldest of these birds :
and as they are easily carried out, perhaps
our farmer readers may make use of them
The first and best is suspended looking
glass. Take two small cheap mirrors,
taSten them back to back, attach cord to
one angle, and hang them from an elastic
POAS' W I'LL l1AS Iotoo ON Jugs III llIS W 1lO
the suns rays are reflected all over the
field, even if it be a large one; and even
the oldest and bravest of crows will de-
part precipitately should one of its light
ming flashes fall on him. The second
plan, although terror to crows, is espec-
tally well suited to fields subjected to the
inroads of small birds and even chickens.
1t involves an artificial hawk made from a
big potato and long goose and turkey
feathers. The maker can exercise his i'm
itative skill in sticking the feathers into
the potato so that they resemble the spread
wings and tail Of the hawk. It is aston
ishing what ferocious-looking bird of
prey can be constructed from the above
simple materials. 1t only remains to hang
the object from a tall bent pole. and the
wind will do the rest. The bird makes
swoops and dashes in the most headlong
and threatening manner. Even the most
inquisitive OF venerable hens has been
known to hurry rapidly from its danger
Gus vicinity, while TO small birds it carries
unmiXed dismay Scientific american.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
The French and German Armies

WE believe that the French army, in
spite of what has been written in this
country on the subject, is making great
progress in every way. Work is being
done silently and we'll We have lust
seen the letter of an accomplished French
officer, stating that the work, until few
days ago, was really too hard, and dwell
ing on the extra amount Of duty necessi-
tated by the training of reservists We
see that in Paris the cavalry regiments are
being drilled to take the rail at night time,
and, by "the lantern dimly burning, -
squadron rides up to station,
dismounts, piles arms, unsaddles, in
stalls its charges in the railway boxes,
packs up hay and corn, and takes its
place in the carriages. Once ready for a
start, orders are given to disembark, and
man and steeds are broken to this new
service-conveyance of cavalry An i'm
portant measure of unifcation in the arma-
ment of the German army is about to be
effected. The Bavarian General, Pode-
wills, inventor of system of muzzle-
loading rifles, formerly in use with the
Bavarian troops, has just constructed a
metal cartridge, fitting both the regulation
Werder (Bavarian) and the Mauser
(Prusslan) rifles. This cartridge has been
issued already to the Bavarian troops, and
is likely to be adopted also in Prussia
London Army and Nagg Gazette
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
To ALL, particularly invalids. sprinr is

To ALL, particularly invalids, spring is
a trying season. Indications of sickness should
at once be attended to. Fatal diseases may be
| caused by allowing the bowels to become consti
pated and the system to remain in disordered
condition until the disorder has time to develop
itself. An ounce of prevention is worth pound
of cure, is an old and truthful saying Therefore.
we advise all who are troubled with the complaints
now very Observation-Disclosures indigestion. disor-
dered liver. want of appetite, nausea, or feversh
skin-to take, without delay, Schenck's Mandrake
Pills. We know of no remedy so harmless and
decisive in its action. It at once strikes at =
root of the disease and produces healthy tone to
the system. People never need suffer from any
disease arising from disordered condition of the
liver if they would take this excellent medicine
when they feel the first indications of the maady.
Families leaving home for the summer months
should take three four boxes of these pills with
them. They have an almost instantaneous effect.
They will relieve the tient of headache in one or
two hours, and will rapidly cleanse the liver of
surrounding bile, and will effectually prevent a
bilious attack. They sold by all druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
Oats.

AMONG the objections which some
farmers make to this crop are the follow
ing:
1. It is an uncertain crop.
2. 1t is not a good crop with which to
seed down the land.
3. tits not profitable.
4. 1t exhausts the land
To these objections allow me briefly to
reply:
1. do not consider this objection we'll
founded. In my experience have had as
good success with oats as with almost any
crop which | ever tried to cultivate. If
the land is at all suitable, is we'll fitted to
receive the seed, and the sowing is done
early, good crop is almost sure to be OBJ
tanned. Most Of the failures which have
ever known with this crop resulted from
putting it on wet, undrained land, or else
from late sowing. Too much water will
ruin oats and late sowing will be fatal to
success in their cultivation
2. While this is not the best crop with
which to lay down land to grass, yet if
the soil is finely pulverized and liberal
quantity of grass seed is used, there will
seldom be any difficulty in getting good
catch. l very often seed with oats, and
almost always obtain good results.
3. This objection, it seems to me, must
be made by men who do not have good
market, or else do not understand the
culture of the crop. Where there is fair
market the crop can be made to pay we'll.
f. This is the chief objection that many
farmers have to growing oats. But the
impression which so widely prevails that
this crop is very eXhausting to the soil is
without any reasonable basis. 1t is true
that after crop of oats is taken off, the
land is not usually in as good condition
as it is after the removal of crop of corn.
But in most cases this is due to the fact
that the oats were grown without any fer
tilizer whatever, while the corn was well
MANFRED. AS natural consequence of
such a course, the oats must leave the land
poorer than the corn, but it is the fault of
the method of culture and not of the oats
According to analysis Of the various
kinds of grain, and which can be relied
upon as substantially correct, a good crop
of oats is much less exhausting to the land
than equally good crops of either wheat,
corn, or rye. Of the three great elements
of plant food which are furnished by the
soil, ammonia, potash and pnosphoric
acid, oats require less ammonia than
wheat, and but little more than corn or
rye, while of potash and phosphoric acid,
oats require much less than either of the
other crops named.
lbelieve the oat crop is worthy of a
great deal more attention than it bas re-
ceived in the past, and l am confident
that with good culture it can be made
very prOftable.-Ohi0 Farmer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
A Nights Adventure in a Western
Hotel.

ooh" said the Judge, alluding TO the
circuit-rider's description of his nocturnal
adventure, that amt nothin' out of the
way. Did you ever hear the story of Old
Bit Crooks when he strayed with the
Squire down to the Rising SUM-"
Friar William never had heard of it,
and was not acquainted with Bit
Crooks"
"Wal," said the Judge, "you see Old
Bit he was the agent for the Iowa Land
Company, and he had to go travelin'
through these parts, and then go East to
meet the company and settle up his &C
counts. One night Old Bit he turned up
at the Squire's, dead tired out Put me
in bed says he, or I'll die!'
"' Amt got no bed,' said the Squire;
five agents of the Minnesoty Land Pur-
chasing Company just arr red, and I've
given them my ROOM
"' Can't help it, says Bit; i tell you
I'll die if you don't let me have some
sleep; they've gone out; put me in there
till they come home
/" So the Squire gave him some supper,
and Bit turned in. The old fellow no
sooner got in that room, with them rival
Minnesoty fellows buds lynn all around,
than he began to barricade the door.
First he brought the bureau and stood it
against the door; then he hauled around
the bed; and wedged the washstand and
trunks in so as to make one strong brace
of the furniture clear across the room.
After this he turned in and went sound to
sleep. About ten O'Clock the Minnesoty
chaps came back and tried their door, but
couldn't get in.
GO What in the dickens is up nOw?' said
Col. Dodge. Who's in our room?'
"Then the Squire came round and
begged Old Bit to get out
GO Can't do it, roared Bit.
"YOu must said the Colonel.
No, | won't, bawled Crooks. You
must get some other place now; I'm most
dead
So I'll break every panel through with
my bowie-knife,' shouted the Colonel.
livery WE'LL said Bit; the moment
your bowie knife comes through I'll let
fire my seven barreled revolver
60 Oh, don't, don't, gentlemen said the
Squire; I can't have murder here; for
Heavens sake, stop this, or you'll ruin
my house, Here, Colonel, turn into the
par1Or.'
so the Colonel gave it up, and they
slept in the parlor that night, and Bit
Crooks snored away until eight o'clock.
The next morning they all turned up at
breakfast. Bit had squeaky voice, and
there was no Disgusting himself
"' So you are the individual who was
going to blow my brains out last night
with your seven barreled revolver?' said
the Colonel, addressing the t'other agent
as he was dissecting his beefsteak
And you are the fellow who was 90
ing to open the panels with your bowie
knife, are you?' said Bit
Yes said the Colonel, and how did
you feel then?'
"' Never was SO scared in my life,' said
Bit 1 was shaking all over, for you see
hadn't the ghost of a pistol!'
''' WE'LL laughed the Colonel, you
couldn't have been more frightened than
was, for hadn't the sign of bowie
knife? y" Ad0e,atures Of q Circuit
R5der, !" an AppJetOn's Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04

"FoR long time have been great sui
ferer from Bronchitis, for which have tried
your Forest Tar. The first bottle brought
no apparent relief. After using the second
my cough was very much relieved and my
sleep was free from that choking sensation
which made breathing difficult and distress
ing. Now, after using a few bottles, I am
perfectly free from every trace Of nay trouble.
| believe it to be all you claim for it and
much more" Thus writes Mr.. J. W. McIn-
tosh, of Portland, Me. Ask your druggist
for the Forest Tar preparations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-05-04
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