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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-10-17
7 ew SerieS-VOl. 1S-No O 40

licans having slight advantage, but
not enough to remove it from the list
Of mmonwealths whose political
complexion can be predicted with GER
tainty in advance.
Taking the siiuation"by and large"
therefore, the Democrats have no cause
to be displeased with the results of
Tuesdays work. They male gains in
the directions where the fight was real
ly waged, and strengthened consider
ably their position for 1880. And same
of them gained healthful experience
that hereafter may prove salutary.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-10-17

General Gideon J. Pillow, Of Mexican war
and Confederate notoriety, died hast week of
congestion at his place at the mouth Of tha
st, Erancia river, Arkansas
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-10-17

again betook 5imself to the water, and
again dived to the bottom. Coming
up with snort, he made again for the
shore with another fish, which he dis
patched as quickly as before. This
Was repeated third time, aid on the
fourth trip the animal secured small
turtle, which it also carried ashore, and
sitter some difficulty managed to dis
patch, breaking the shell with its
strong teeth, after which il ambled,
off, satisfied with its fishing experience
for the day. The story is remarkable,
but is voucaed for by young gentle
man of undOubted veracity, son Of
Mr.. Henry w. Smith, of this city, who
5a W the performance. He thinks the
animal must have caught the fshes
under the lodges of rock in the bottom
of the stream, as it seemed to be root
ing among the stones while under the
water.-CincinnaGi Enquirer:
Jakie on Watermelon Pickle.
Old lady Jones borrowed Mrs. Browns
recipe for making watermelon pickle
the other day, and, being hard OF hear
ing, and as she couldn't see to read it
we'll she got her grandson, jake, to
read it for her. jake took the paper,
like dutiful child, and, holding it up
side down, commenced.
Take green WaterDelOn-'
Why, jake, amt you mistaken?
thought the melon must be ripe
%, watts the matter wild you? Jew
ever see watermelon that wasn't
green?
Cut the melon into four haves-'
D. Al u. l.
anything. / don't believe you are
reading that right, jake
We'll, don't have TO. But anyhow
that's what the reseet says. Then soak
the watermelon in pint cup
80, dear me! how in the world can
you put II watermelon in pint eup?'
well, amt here to tell you the
wherease5 and the hoWfores. Pm just
reading the facts, and you can put them
in the philosophy TO suit your taste.
After soaking the melon, put it in
skillet and fry it for four days
Il wonder if Mrs. Brown sent me-
such receipt as that?' said the old
lady; but jake kept on:
Then put the watermelon in quart
bowl and pour over it gallon of vine
gar, taking care not the spill the vine
gar
'Pd Just like to know how you can
pour gallon into quart without
spilling any OF it?' But Jake con-
tinued:
Then sift q peck of red peppers
a milk strainer over the mel
on; and to one cup of butter add the
white and the yolks of three eggs, and
throw in the old hen that laid 'em and
four sticks of cinnamon drops, and
bottle of DR.. Mary Walkers Vinegar
Bitters, and two teaspoonfuls of sassa-
iras, and ten grains of quininine, and
run it through coffee mill, and let it
stand till 1t ferments, and then put it
In a tin Can, and then tieit to dogs
Iail-this will stir it up to the right
then you can turn it
off into crooks and have it ready for
1se- Serve it up cold, and then spread
it ON mince pie, and it makes a capital
DESERT and jake slid out of the door,
and left the old lady locking like
on monument.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17
Reading.


fmRNp Mathematician Wednes-
day eve Of last week, a crowd OF gen'
ilemen aud ladies, esnposed OF the
bcst citizens Of the town, 10 tbs mum
Der Of scyenlydve, made q descent on
Mr.. &. w. Wilkins home, taking It
completely by storm 1t being IN com
incarceration Of the fifteenth anniver-
sary Of their marriages the occasion
being also the iorlieth birthday Of Mr.,
Wilkin,, Presents lo the value Of
about lwpnly.ily" dollar IN cash aud
other vgiuqblc articles were presented
to Mr. aud Mrs Wilkins by Mr., I, J,
Allen, IN behalf OF the donors, IN q
short speech delivered in his usual
pleasant manner aud responded 10 by
Mr.. wilkins, thanking them for their
presence rs well ~ the presents. Geo,
NJ. Clark was called upon to say soma
thing, which he did, first saying he
did not come there 10 makc speech
nor not to make one, but because he
wanted to come, however no did make
one fitted to the occasion--as ho is
capable OF doing. Then came sing
ing by Mr.. Clark, White, Holden and
Mrs. Martha Pierce, after which there
were pies, cakes, tea and coffee, served
~ ladies' know how 20 do at such
times, Thus ended one OF the most
pleasantly spent evenings the par'lc'-
pants have experienced for some time.
Summer Fletcher lost, few days
since, a valuable cos, from what ap-
pparcd to he dropsy, No one in the
vicinity ever saw Il like case.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17
Sharon.

Sharon.
M, c. Noycc and NJ. &. Howe,
Jr, have gone TO tho White Mountains
TO work Tor the season,
The Baptist Sabbath School held
concert last Sabbath in which they
built the Christians Monument. 1t
was as pretty as anything we have
seen lately.
james Parker has sent 1000 lbs.
of Maple Sugar to Iowa for winch he
receives 0 cents per pound.
will Marsh, who has been dang.
erously sick is recovering.
--lIazen Stewart has moved INTO
the widow Shepherds house in the
upper end Of the village, and |. ID.
Pettes has moved onto his place.
Elijah Kibbie moves onto the Edgar
Gibson place.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17
siUeeiiee,

stueehee,
"a nGmbpr of families are 70 start
ipr Kansas nest week,
The Mills were stopped y day
or two last week on account Of high
water,
Elder Daman held services At the
Hall Sunday afternoon and evening
Several young ms' Of misplace
aud vicinity q west this week.
Charles Wallis starts for Illinois
Thursday
The Band boys came out Ia their
uniforms, Saturday =, ~, and were
photographed,
In reply TO "a Reader" we viii
say that We have neither advertised
any tight rope performance, nor "eon'
suited tho almanac" with reference TO
tho same, Indeed, II seems hardly
necessary to "eonsult the almanac" to
ascertain that the fellow who sat IN
Dcweys boarding house, keeping All
expcolaut, anxious eye upon the Cult
during tho entire afternoon, was about
as "badly sold" rs anybody,
Mrs, WIN, Clark aud daughter
are seriously III with typhoid fever
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17
snuih MDOlIsiDeA,

q y, BeRjamia's class in vocal
music will give q consert OF sacred
and secular music, consisting Of hymn
tunes, anthems glees, songs, solos,
duets and quartettss, at she church.
Thursday eve, April H. Messrs'
Geo, NJ. Clark, o, :, Holden and The
odore Allen, tho famous cornet player,
arc expected to be present and take
parl IN the concert, Miss Belle Hawk
lbs, the juvenile viollnlst, will appear
uponlhe stage and delight tho audience
with her playing, Admission 10
cents children under II years, 10
cents, 4 few reserved seals at 20
cents Doors open at 7 o'clock con
cent 10 commence At H.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

The vague rumors and surmlses
thai have recently been current TO-
garlIng Mrs, Tilron's confession Of
her criminal intimacy Slth The Rev
Henry Ward lieeeher have at last
been shcwn TO have rested on solid
foundation, In o letter addressed 10
Mr., Ira Wheeler, confidential friend
Of Mrs, TItou, she conlySsoS to have
committed adultery with Mr. Beecher,
qulcl,encd conscience aud q sense
Of what Il due to the cause qf truth
aud Justice compelling confession after
four years Of mental anguish,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

New Stock OF Groceries !
e. X. ST. A . X
WOULD respectfully inform the public that
w he may DO found In tho
Blossom Block, Contra! St.,
with full stock OF Groceries, the same as
formerly kept.
All new and fresh, bought at the present
LOW CASH PRICES,
which will be sold at small profit. shall
keep on hand
Good Flour, Butter, Cheese, Lard,
Pork, dry and picked Fish, Cider
Vinegar, Kerosene Oil, Burn
ing Fluid.
All grades of Teas, Pure Coffee and Spices,
Cigars, Tobacco, Nuts, Fruits and Con-
fectionery, Fresh Canned Goods, Butter
Tubs, Water Pals, Flower Pots, Brooms,
and all goods kept in u first class Grocery.
To Sportsmen and Fishermen
can offer extra inducements.
An entirely new stock Of Sporting
Goods, Powder, Flasks, Shot Pouches,
Blasting Powder and Fuse, Rifle and
Sporting Powder ofthe BEST QUALITY.
The celebrated STAR POWDER, pro-
nOuced by the best SpOrtsmen to be equal
to the Curtis & Harvey No. |, Diamond
Grain Powder.
a l. y o.
Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Pistols, Gun
Tubes, Rod Heads and Wormers new
stock Of Fishing Tackle in variety-whole
Poles spliced Poles. Fish Baskets, Bait
Boxes, all sizes of Hooks, extra heavy
Sinews and Fly Hooks. Fish Poles re-
paired and extra Tips Furnished. All Goods
In this line are very LOW.
Thankful to my customers and friends for a
liberal patronage in years past, also for the
present patronage, l hope by low prices, the
the best quality Of Goods, attention to the
wants Of customers, to continue to merit the
same. No trouble to show Goods. Call and
see prices and qualify before purchasing.
Z. X. SLACK,
Central ST.. Woodstock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17
Windsor.

Windsor.
we chronicle the fact that no fire
engine company had been enlisted
here for the ensuing year up to Mon
day evening. The obstacle TO rcen
Iistment heinG,-well it won't do tor
us to tell We had the fact from
foreman r. ID. VIM. We must have
fire company. Boys euliss and fill
up the ranks.
The two weeks revival meetings
of Misses Townsley and Buck closed
last Sunday evening. We do not
learn what the results Of their labors
were here, either spiritually or tinan-
cally.
Thomas Keele, Esq has moved
back INTO town from "Cold River in
Wo1polc, N. II. Glad to see this
thorough democratic worker and friend
bacl; again. He lives on the old Rob
ert 4. Skinner place, just north Of this
village.
Bishop Bissell is to preach and
hold a confirmation service in St.
Pauls church, on Friday evening OF
the present week-it being on the
evening OF Good Friday.
WIN. III. II, Perkins, former
keeper at the States Prison, has moved
into the Williams house on Bridge
street" Two different keepers have
been appointed since Perkins left. 1t
- So"
The Methodist church and socie-
ty in this village, we learn, have hired
the hall of Rollin Amsden, on Depot
Avenue, for five years, and it is now
being fitted up in proper manner tor
that use.
The Windsor Journal says -
"W anted-a new town hall for Wind
sor suitable for the largest assemblies
OF country towns in modern times.
There is none OF that sort here now,
and the want of it is very manifest.
Who doubts this p
Our boss carpenter, j. N. Gilman,
has como to North Hartand to do
some building for Henry Dunbar. He
is, we learn, to build new house for
Charles j. Weston on Pine street.
"Jlm" is sure of his share of the jobs.
The anniversary of the Goth 1--WE
beheve) birthday of Mrs. Pond was
duly noticed at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Caleb z. Kendall, in
this village, Friday afternoon last,
where she still remains in comfortable
health and quite smart.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17
West Hartford.


"A large circular saw was taken
from the Brooks saw mill, in Sharon,
u few nights since.
"A. u Perkins, of Pomlrct, start
cd irom this station, Wednesday,
April 81, with Il car load of Merino
bucks enroute for San Antonio, Texas,
Windsor county sheep are fast becom
ing popular in that state.
-Report says that there is trouble
in de camp at the Union Store. Sew.
cral of the stockholders are getting
uneasy.
Plenty Of rain during the past
week.
Those fellows who went to wit
ness the light rope" performance at
Quecbec Cult, on sail fools day" got
pretty well tucked" We understand
thst they returned home somewhat
eight" themselves. How il it Ike"
That correspondent Of the Stand
ard at Quechee is quite Il "cuss" after
all his attempt to wake the people
from q long winters sleep. "What's
the next sensation over tlar?'
One OF our prominent farmers re-
Gently started Oh a fishing tour with
the aid of two hired men and returned
home with fourteen monster brook
trout whose combined weight
reached ''seyeu ounces" Who next ?
Miss Marsh, Of Sharon, is to
teach the village school the coming
summer term.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
April 18th, 1878,
HORACE l.. HYLAND'S ESTATE.

hcNalf. IL. III LAM T.S Ia T..
The Undersigned, having been appointed by
the Probate Court of the District of Hartford
Commissioners to receive, examine and adj
just all claims and demands of all persons
against Horace l.. HylaDd. late of hos.
ton. Mass, deceased. and the claims of
the deco ased exhibited in set-off to the claims
of the creditors. hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purpose of examining and
allowing said claims at the Office Of French Il
Southgate, in Woodstock, Vermont, on the
first "Wednesday in May, A. ID. 1879 and on
the 18th day of August. a. ID. 1873, from ten
o'clock A. NJ. until three o'clock Z. NJ, on
each of said days, and that six months from
the Goth day OF March, A. D.. 1878. is the
tue time limited by said Court for said credit
ors to present their claims to us for examine
ton and allowance.
Dated at Woodstock, ths 20!h day Of March,
A. ID. 1873.
J. Il. MURDOCH, Commissioners.
A. L. DAVIS Administrator.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

TaftsyiI2e.
FRIEND EDITOR, SIR DO we live
among heather or christians? Let
T." following fact speak for itself !:
Mr. Barrett, OF tins town, HAS Ueun
sick for the last three months with
congestion of the liver and with kid
ney difficulty, and for the last two
weeks with congestion of the lungs.
Now the singular part OF the affair is,
he has not had any one to take care
of him. Not any person has called to
sec him to render him assistance. His
wife has been gone nearly all winter
and she VOWS that she will not stay at
home TO take care of him. How is
that for religion. Typo.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

lJlSrhlCf W I1ARTfORD 30. ' SouIt Ut III ~
Woodstock within and for said rlst riot OH
the twenty-second day Of March. a. d.
1878.
Present. Hon. John Porter, Judge
Horace l.. Hyland's Estate, Boston. Mass.
Whereas, Amon L. Davis, Administrator
of said estate has presented to said Court his
petition in writing. setting forth the amount
of debts due from said deceased and charges
of administration, and the situation of the real
estate Of which the said intestate died seized
in this State and that the sale OF a part Of
SAID real estate il necessary, to pay said debts
and charges of administration for the reason
that no personal property belonging to said
deceased has come into the hands of said
administrator and that part Of said real
estate cannot be sold without injury to those
interested in the remainder; and therefore
making application to said Court for license
to sell the whole of said real estate: There
fore the Court appoints the first Wednesday
(first day. Of May neat as time and the Pro-
bate Office in Woodstock aforesaid as place
of hearing and deciding on said application,
and orders that notice Of said application be
given to all persons interested in said estate,
the reason for the same and the time and
place Of hearing by publishing threo weeks
successfully in the Spirit of he Age, . news
paper printed at Woodstock in this State,
which circulates in the neighborhood OF those
interested Gall which publications shall be
previous to said time of hearing) a copy Of the
record Of this order, that they may appear
before said Court and be heard in the matter
Of said application. il they see cause.
A true record.
HENRY s. DANA. Register.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

A portion Of poorhouae near
Bath, y, y, was burned Saturday
night, and fifteen Of the paupCrs per
ishcd,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17
NOTICE.

This is to certify that have this day given
my son, Edward Irving Partridge his time. and
shall claim none Of his wages. nor pay any of
his debts after this date
l.. S. PARTRIDGE.
FRANKLIN. l.. OLDS. Witness.
Norwich. VT, March. 26th 1873.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

Plenty Of rain aud cloudy weather
Last week Thursday we had lhe great
est rain storm Of tho season, and the
Queehee overlooked ia hanks Ia many
place, To-day "wednesday We are
having another soaker
The New York serenaders, Friday
eve, aud Comloal brown Saturday eve
ming, at Town Hail. gave good enter
talnments 10 slim houses The fact Is
showmen will have to give our people
q "rest" they are too plenty Tor the
times, They must go to farming for
q living,
The only time that q man sadly 10
alizcs that 10 Is short 10 statue, IL
when hc II Oh the outside VI ring
trying to look over 10 see two dogs
fighting
Our South Woodstock correspond
ent vas somewhat personal aud unjust
Ia ms remarks on tho llartand GORE,
spondent Of the Windsor JOuWm last
week, ,Io has some Of the worlds
geer-at least We arc credIlably In
formed that he owns aeow
That boy At Quechec, mentioned
last week, docs not respond, Perhaps
he has not seen tho paper as he re-
fused 10 take 1t ont OF the Office some
weeks ago, We intend to scalp him
II he don't pay, His front name is
Henry,
On Monday evening last, the friends
aud neighhors, TO the number OF about
~ or 90, gathered at the house Of i,
Il, Gates, our Hungarian, 1t being tic
fifteenth anniversary OF their welded
lie, or wha, may be termed n "Crys-
tal Wedding" They were taken con-
pletcly by surprise, rs they were away
at the tine and were summoned home
on the plea that iIiendS were there to
see them, and found on arriving there
that their house had been taken "ln
force" 1t was II pleasant affair
The Woodstock Cornet Band fur
nishcd excellent music for the occa-
sion. Presents were contributed TO
the amount Of about S3j.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

The Cupous of the Guaranteed
Bonds Of the Woodstocl; Rail Road
Company, due April 10Th, will be
paid on and after that date at the
Woodstock Nationa. Bank Wood
stock, Vermont, aud at the National
Revere Bank, Boston, Mass.
FRANCIS W. CLARKE, Treasurer.
Woodstock, VI, April 10th, rs
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17
q. II, FREEMAN, Agent,

for repairing clothes wringers OF all kinds.
Best quality of Solid White Rubbe, Rolls fur
nished at reasonable prices, and Narrated by
o, H, FREEMAN,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

Peter Coopers fortune is estimated
at S1O,O0O,OOO, and his heirs are
waiting for him to Peter out.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

i, n, Billings has heaps Of new
goods aud Ia selling low for the "Dol'
lars of the Daddles" Sec new al,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

Next Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Crosby will
preach at the Universaist Church,
A. NJ, in answer to the question,
"Where is Heaven p =. NJ, the
Bible meaning Of the words "Judg-
menl" and ILLUMINATION.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17
a new stock OF
carpetings,

which has just been received will
compare favcrably in style, quality and
price with any that can be found.
You can examine these goods for
yourselves at
j. b. JONES'.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

Charles Dana, our oldest dry goods
merchant, has u proclamation In to
DAYS paper Read II,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

"CoME, gentle Spring! ethereal mibi"ess,
come !"
@! Thomson, void OF rhyme as well ~
reason.
How couldst thou thus poor human nature
hum
There's no such season.
The Spring l shrink aud shudder at her
name
For why, find her breath bitter blightcr !
And suffer from her Jlo,rs as if they came
From Spring tho Fighter
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17

Stoves, Ranges,
Hot Air Furnaces !
MAGEE,
BARSTOW,
and B0YNT0N
Coal and Wood Furnaces.
Also q Large Assortment Of
Cook Stoves and Ranges,
comprising tho
Magec Standard Range,
Bussey Range,
Good News Range,
Delmonlco Range,
Leader Coal aud Wood Cook,
Leader Wood Cook
Bismarck,
Reliable,
Dauntless,
Fame,
Maple Cook,
Golden Crown,
Forest Acorn,
Index, etc., etc.,
all of which will sell VERY Low
for CASH.
l'arrcd Iron Pipe and Fittings.
- A T. Il a, n 5,
Buckets, Heaters, etc, made to order
on short notice and on reasonable
terms.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-04-17
A great variety Of
Gold Leaf Borders,

Gilt Borders, Velvet aud Gilt Bor-
ders, Velvet Borders, Embossed Bor
ders. Frescoe Borders and CONNIE on Bor-
,.,"s, all widths, styles and prices at
j. B. JONES'.
The Red Cloud chief., 1878-11-28

The plan 80. for Joe lee aud his hvu
tru-ty followers % dres- up In Federal
unifOry. ride on horseback IA Mill
gan's Bend. ~ direct - the house that
Grant vas stopping NJ, rush In and se-
cur. his person. put him on \ spare
horse and then escape "a the swamp.
that we're near by TN one saturday
evening late the party set odt from
Dickson's house. near Delhi. and rode
toward the Mississippi. No, a soul on
earth besides themselves aud Governor
Allen knew 81 their desperate mission.
II va, upward II twenty live miles they
had to travel. and the night was = dark
one, but before they arrived at the edge
~ the woods that bor Tered on the plan.
tation ~ Grant hc~adquartcrs. No IN.
envy was there To attack trom the west
side. and there was no particular pre-
caution about guards. All the picket-
were passed before sun up. and. while
the General Yet lay asleep. the guerillas
% boldly up through the open field
toward the house. There they were
81, men seven horses; the empty sad.
die for the commander Of the hundred
thousand men who encampod about in
'''ip uii''tion. ihey hpprO1chtu IN
almost n stones throw of the house.
when they met q negro; they were dis
covered. IL was IN old man whom these
very men had run away from Delhi not
ten days before. He knew them all.
and Immediately gave the alarm. In q
moment there was n great tumult, and
the six guerillas had nothing to do but
save their lives. All broke through the
field. and In the ~twinkling 81 an eye
were back In the woods. but not until a
hundred shots had been fired at them.
Before the sun went down they landed
safe ut their favorits rendezvous. Thus
WAS frustrated one Of the most daring
plots ~ the war, II Is not probable
that General Grant took any particular
notice Of the affair. aad IL Is not nj all
probable that he has ever realized the
valuable services Of the old colored
man. What Interpretation the officers
OF the army put upon the presence Of
the strange and hostile men ut such a
time and place is not known. but II
there were any doubts ~ To- their mis-.
sion. this bit of history may serve IA re-
move them .-M. Louis Post.