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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
He Knew Human Nature.

A man was denouncing newspaper
advertising to crowd Of listeners.
Last W eek, said he, L had an unbrel.
la stolen from the vestibule OF the
church. 1t was gift; and valuing it
very highly, l spent double its worth in
advertising, but have not recovered it,
How did you word your ADVERTISE
ment?' asked a merchant.
Here 1t is, said the man, producing a
slip cut from a newspaper.
The merchant took it and read: Lost
in the vestibule Of the-church, last
Sabbath evening, a black silk umbrella.
The gentleman who took it will be
handsomely rewarded by leaving it at
No.-San Fernando street.
Now said the merchant. 4 am a
liberal advertiser and have always found
tpaid me we'll. A great deal depends
upon the manner in which an advertise.
ment is put. Let US try for your UNI
brella again. and if you do not acknowl-
edge then that advertising pays, l will
purchase you a new one.'
The merchant then took a slip Of pa
per from his pocket, and wrote: If the
man who was seen to take an umbrella
from the yestibule of the-church last
Sabbath evening does notwish to get into
trouble, and have a stain cast upon the
Christian character which he values so
highly, he will return 1t to No. San
Fernando street. He is well known
This duly appeared in the paper, and
on the following morning the man was
astonlshed when he opened the front
door of his residence. on the porch
lay at least a dozen umbrellas of all
shades and sizes that had been thrown
in from the sidewalk, while the front
yard was literally paved with umbrellas.
Many of them had notes attached TO
them, saying that they had been taken
by mistake, and begging the loser 10
keep the little affair quiet.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
P 0 E T l C AL.
THE BURGLAR AND THE EDITOR.

A burglar climbed into an editors room
Needy and poor was he
And he saw in the dim, uncertain gloom,
With legs as long as the stem of broom,
A pair Of trowsers. "I'll just freeze to 'em y
lie chuck led with hendish glee.
He lifted them mp from the back Of the chair
Lightly they hung on his arm
They were the editors only pair,
Thinner than gossamer every where
Oh but the Knees were worn and bare
Good clothes-when the weather is warm !
All over the room he searches in vain
There was no more to find
There was no sign Of sordid gain,
No passing drops from golden rain
Only the wealth Of the sleeper's brain,
The peace Of the editors mind.
He turned his back on the happy home,
Thoughtfully netting those pants
Out Of the window he thOughtfully CLONE
u e emptied his pockets-a broken comb,
stub Of a pencil, a manuscript poem,
Answered. his search ng glance.
lie started the tears flashed into his eyes
lie leaned up against the fence
4 look Of pitying mute surprise
Softened his face he stihed his cries:
lie looked at his swag and measured lts size,
Vaiue-about nine cents.
In his pockets--bis oWn-he went,
And dragged cut ten.dollar bill,
And he hastily cranmed it every cent,
into the editors pocket, and bent
The trowsers into a wad, and sent
Them over the windov-si
Then on to a wealthier house he sped,
"'Twas a charity well bestowed"
lie Sc id to himself and when night had ned
And the editor rose from his virtnous bed.
And found the money he whistled and said,
Well, I'm essentially blowedw
-Hdpkeyc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

A young man saw fellow fall pros
trate on the sidewalk in western city
drunk and insensible, and concluded to
make some observations. He accord-
ingly stepped into dark corner, from
which point he could see wthost being
seen. He declared that inside OF fifteen
minutes six different men passing along
and seeirg the drunken man lying on the
sidewalk, stopped over him and went
through bis pockets.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

He READ IT.-A young man being
out Of employment, recently requested
of former employer letter of recon-
mendation to aid him in securing sits
uatiou. The letter was written and
handed to the applicant, who was total
ly unable to read ii, as was every per-
son'to whom it was shown. A friend
advised him 10 take it to printing Of
fee, where it could be deciphered, as
compositors are noted for being able to
make out the worst specimens of writ
ing. 1t was given to compositors in va
rous printing establishments, and in
turn given up without being deciphered.
At last, as forlorn hope, it was given
to the prescription clesk in drug store,
who had the reputation OF being able to
read anything. The man OF drugs took
the paper, gazed at it long and thought
fully, finally seized an empty quart bot
tie, and hurried round the store, taking
some fluids, and finally shaking the
compound most vigorously. Then. hand
Ing it 10 the owner Of the letter Of rec
ommendation, he remarked to that much
astonlshed individual: Two dollars
and very good cough mixture it is.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
WILSON'S HOrEL,
w WOODSTOCK Va.
Eslxyg1d and GreatIy Impr0ved
AMPLE ACCOMMODATIONS
FOR 1hb
Increased Demands of Public
PATHCGAGE.

This ,otel has been recent improved by
The erection of a brick additic to the main
building which will give ccn'iderebly more
room, and afford ample accommodation for
tIe travelling public.
THE TABLE will be well supplied at all
times with the best the market affords, and
no pains shall be spared to s.tisfy the wants
Of guests in this department.
THE BAR will be stocked with the best
Liquors Afull supply Of Wilson's pure
Rye whisky, (the only homemade whisky
ia in the county, can be found by those
wishing pure article for medical purposes.
Jurors attending court will be boarded
for their fees per diem, and their certificates
.akon in payment ifdesired.
Charges MOderss"- A call respectfully
solicited. ar
ROBERT WILSON.
Nav I.t1
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
NoTARlEs PUBLIC.
JUSTICES OF TIE PEACE.

DAVIS D1sr.-Dr G. A. Brown, obed Funk and
'eT sJoNfwAIL.-J. NJ H. Grabin,IEh Cofeli snowden
IoTSsTox IIIsSeT j. H. Rodefer, Martin StTiekler'
Levi II. Culler'. - c.,,,bou James I
Cofman, Samuel RinEeF. o,., r,;,,--oe 1ocoh
AsnBY-Saml. Hamman, samuei hlNsree' '"'0'
H. Mn nrEV. White williamson D. P. zrkle,John N.
Pence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

A TEXAS HORSE TRADE.-There is
some humor in Texas. The other day
a man brought out forlorn, spawned
looking steed and addressed the specta-
tors thus: -
Fellow citizens, this is the famous
horse Dandy Jack. Look at him. He's
perfect. II he were sent TO the horse
maker nothing could be done for him.
What shall l have for the matchless
steedS'
What will you take for himf' yelled
the crowd.
Two hundred dollars
Give you 35.'
Take him. never LET tl95 stand be-
tween me and no horse trade all.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
PAPETRIES.

r etter papers and Envelopes in boxes, in great
/ variety, from Is cts. up. Cah at BAlt6ELf
SON and ace them.
ftap. Letter and Note Paper, Legal Cap and B;u
L tJpaper With full line of Envelopes, bought di-
rect from the manufacturer, which we can sell
very low, at BARG ELr & SONS Book Store
Dlsnk Books, MemaraDdum and Pass books OF
Devery variety, at BARGELI SONS Book and
TSamily Bibles, Pocket Bibles and Testaments in
II great variety, and at no lowest prices at
BARGELT h SONS.
ID odgers Ware, such casters communion sets,
hSpoons, Forks, Butter Knives &c. which viii
be warranted Genuine, as we buy direct from
Rodgers 4 Bro. and are sure to get the pure, at
RARGELT & SON.
NIiscellaneeus books in large variety, Scott
Nl Dickens Lever, Muhlback, Young, Alguliar
&c. also Lake Side Library, and the standard
Poets together with all the popular authors OF the
day, at publishers prices at EARGELI SONS
Rookstore. LtI Seyt. 5th.-u.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
'ENTRAL HOTEL
NEW MARKET, VA.

Mrs. S. HOFFMAN, Proprietres.
Having fully rented and repaired this wei
known Hotel it is now open for the reception .
g11ssts and boarders New Markets. surrounded
bv a number Of excellent springs-among which
are sulphur, Chalybeate, Free, Stone, 6c,-easy
Of access, and situated amid the most beautiful
and picturesque scenry.-Persons in the cities de-
string few weefs of country air, with quiet COM
tort at reasonable rates, will be accommodated.
9he table will be an especial care the Bar sup
pliea with choice liquors. and the Stables provided
with best Of prOyender. ,,o~.-x,,,,-
Feb. CT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

An ambitious young writer having ask
ed what magazine will give me the
highest position quickestr was told:
"A powder magazine, if you contribute
a fiery article rs .it
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

In Norway the longest day lssis thrss,
months. The man who six weeks sgo
promised 10 call in day or two aud
settle his little bill, must have gone to
Norway on visit.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
SHENANDOAH HERALD.
Advertising Rates.

Advertisements will be inserted at one Dollar
per square of ten inss lees, for the nrst inser-
ton, and 80 cents for each subsequent insertion.
Unless the number of Insertions be marked uton
the manuscript, It Will be published untn forbid
aud charged accordingl-.
Notices in the local column viii be inserted st
ten cents per line, each insertion.
Advertisements for three months or longer vi
be inserted at lower artss.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

C,pcr1r CorRr.-P. w. Magruder, E. L. Stick
lev. l. Hite Bird, Z D. Newman. r..o,
CouETY CoURT.-P. W. Magruder T. L. STICK
ley, i. Triplett. Jr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25
COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS.

u ,5ooruder Woodstock Va
Adr0tiscme1ts.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-06-25

D.v1s.-G. A. Brown, Harrison White Jno Il
Snarr. = eritor Jacob
Spigle. ., no,;o, rownan. silas
" MApIsov.-Jos. SISn Conner, Philip Bowers, Samuel
Ash 'AassHBr.-joserh Perry, Al Myers H. h. Con-
man. :. r
LEG. NJ. Tidler, J. H. Kagey, Mark Thomas.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03
A Dogs SagacitY.

Here is a dog story, with the hero of
which l have the honor of a personal
acquaintance. Some time ago gen.
tleman went to Florence, and took with
him a noble colley named Rover. On
arriving at the city, poor Rover missed
his master while being led across the
station by porter, and no sooner had
he done so than he adroitly slipped his
collar and went off to search. He, too,
was soon missed. He was something
more than a great favorite-was a
valued friend-and his master was in
despair, for placards on the walls stat
ed that dogs found wandering without
collars would be killed. Up and down
the streets Rover's master trudged,
back wards and forwards, in and out of
the station, but nothing could be seen
or heard of the truant. At last, after
hours of search, the gentleman went to
an hotel to dine, the hour for table
GhOte having come and in the hall,
quietly lying down, was Rover. What
Rover tried to say need not be record
ed, but his master asked the landlord
how the dog came and when, and was
told that he ran in early in the day,
scampered upstairs straight, and took
possession of No. A, where he had been
all the time till about an hour since.
His master had been at this hotel rath-
er more than two years before land had
been since, it should be mentioned, in
some hundreds of others,) and he asked
the landlord to turn back and see what
room he had then occupied Surely
enough it was A. In spite of all that
he had seen since, and of the fact that
he had only stayed in Florence a few
days, Rover remembered the place, and
knew his way to his old quarters. IL
Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic Neaus.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03
Swindles Upon Farmers.

The utica Weekly Heraldn and the
/ some swindlers who have been opera
ting in Jefferson Co., in behalf of Co.
operative Fertilizer Co. These parties
called on one M. o. Robbins, to make
him an agent for the sale of fertilizer
which they claimed to have. Mr.. Rob-
bins gave them the following note:
SACKETT's HARBoR, July %.
$4,000.
Six months after date 1 promise to
pay to the order of myself One Hundred
and Fifty Dollars, at the First National
Bank at Watertown, for value received.
[Signed] M. o. ROBBINS.
1t was explained to Mr.. r. that the
note was of no value, being made to
his order until he signed it, which he
need not do until he found the fertilizer
perfectly satisfactory. After more talk
of this kind, Mr.. r. was shown the
back of the note, on which was the fol-
lowing statement, to which the maker
of the note was requested to put his
name. 1t read thus:
l hereby certify that l own and am
worth in personal and real estate in the
County of jefferson, State of New York,
$4,000 over and above all Indebtedness.
and that the within note is given for
goods bought by me of the Co-Opera-
tive Fertilizer Company, and the above
is in full demands of every name and
nature between said Company and my
self up to date of this note:
[Signedl M. o. ROBBINS.
When Mr.. Robbins had signed this
mere statement, or ''mere matter of
form, you know" contract, his note was
endorsed by himself, and he was held
for the amount. This view occurred to
Mr.. Robbins all too late, but he started
in pursuit, and fortunately found the
swindlers at Utica, where he had them
arrested. The Herald states that others
have been victimized in the same man
ner. Are we wrong in our caution 4:
Farmers, do not sign your name to any
thing?
1t seems to be useless to warn farm
ers to keep out of all transactions of
this kind with strangers. Every farmer
can find we'll known and trustworthy
business men in their own town or in
the nearest city, who will provide them
with everything they require at reason
able rates, much cheaper than any trav-
cling agent can afford to sell even if be
is honest. Sensible people have lost
all sympathy for the gudgeons who
bite at every bait that shrewd men
throw to them. Avarice is generally
at the bottom of such bargains.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03

ly for obtaining health, under the aus
pices of the saint, by drinking the wa
tiers of the well. Of course the day of
the patron saint of each well is the one
chosen for these visits; and some years
ago, and even now in many parts of
the country, crowds were attracted, not
only for religious motives, but for love
of gossip and meeting with distant
friends. These wells have kept their
reputation for centuries, the fame OF
some being coeval with Christianity,
while that of others probably preceded
it, the early Christian teachers having
merely changed the object of worship,
leaving the affairs of idolatry undisturb-
ed.-Miss j. L. Cloud in Harper's Mag
azine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03

I'm ATO $4,000 A YEAR, or IS to $40
in your own locality. No risk.
HhE.UVUUHWOmend do as well as men. Many
VVmake more than the amount stated
above. No one can fail to make money fast. Any
one can do the work. You make from so cts.
to 81 an hour by devoting your evenings and spare
time to the business. 1t costs nothing to try the
business. Nothing like it for money making ever
offered before Business pleasant and strictly hon.
orable. Reader if you want to know all about the
best paying business before the public, send us
and private terms Free samples worth S. also free;
you can then make up your mind for yourself.
Maine. t.JupesO
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03

A STRUGGLE WITH AN OCToPUs.-The
Leeds Mercury says that rather anus
ing incident was witnessed in the Scar
borough Aquarium the ether morning.
The keeper, while engaged in cleaning
out the tank occupied by the octopOds,
was suddenly seized by the leg (fortu-
nately he had sea boots on) by the
largest of the octopods, which fastened
four of his tentacles round the leg OF
the boot, and with the other four held
firmly on to the rocks forming the back
of the tank. A struggle ensued, during
which the man found he could not dis
engage himself without killing the ami
NAL, and finally hit upon the expedient
of slipping his leg out, leaving the boot
in the water and beating a retreat
The hungry octopus stuck to the boot
for twenty minutes, when it relinquish-
ed it's hold.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03

n n - n MONTH guaranteed. s12 day at
" KEHH home made by the industrious Cap
EN.1UUEn ital not required we will start yOu.
WV " VMen, women, boys and girls make
money faster at work for us than at anything else.
The work is light and pleasant and such as anyone
can go right at Those who are wise who see this
notice will send their addresses at once and see
for themselves Costly Outfit and terms free Now
is the time Those already at work are laying up
large sums of money. Address TRUE & CO..
Augusta, Maine. t.Junes0
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03
Libel for Divorce.

Whereas Judson S. Hurlburt of st. JOhnsbury
in the county of Caledonia, has filed in the Clerks
office of said county his libel for divorce; setting
forth in substance that he was legally married to
1870, and that since that time to wit on the 18th
day of June, 1874, said Louise without cause will
fully deserted the ibelant
And 1T being made to appear that said Louise re-
sides without this state, that citation can not
be served upon her, it is hereby ordered that no.
tice of the tendency of the foregoing libel be given
to the said Louise by publication of the substance
thereof and of this order, in the St JOhnsbury
Caledonian, newspaper published in said COUNTY
three weeks successfully, the last of which publ.
cations to be at least six weeks prior the first
day of the next term of Caledonia County Court
next to be held at st. JOhnsbury in said county on
the first Tuesday of December, A; D. 1879.
Dated at st. JOhnsbury, in said county this 23d
day of September, A. D. 1879.
E. d. BROWN, Deputy Clerk.
o. T. BROWN, Solicitor. 1909
STATE OF VERMONT CALEDONIA DISTRICT. IS
y In Probate Court held at the Probate Office in
St. Johnsbury, within and for said district, the
I'D day of September, A. ID. 1879.
An instrument purporting to be the last VIII and
Testament of Joseph Parker, late of Burke, in
said district deceased, being presented to Court
by George Clark, the executor therein named
for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at session
of said Court to be holden at the Probate Office
In ST. Johnsbury on the 18th day of October
A ID. 1879, and show cause, if any they may have
against the Probate of said Will for which
purpose it is further ordered, that a copy of the
record of this order be published three weeks
cessively in the Caledonan, printed at St
Johnsbury, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
By the Court Attest
HENRY FRENCH, Register
"A true copy of Record, Attest,
1902 HENRY FRENCH. Register.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03

ed that while they had no doubt he
participated in the affair, they were
not clear that he did the shooting, and
as the prosecution was evidently some
what political, they thought "the good
of the democratic party" required his
ac0uittal,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03

$6 e: ::
try nothing else until you see for
yourself what you can do at the business we offer
No room to explain here You can devote all vonr
time or only your spare time to the business and
make great pay for every hour that You work
Women make as much men. Send for special
private terms and particulars, which we mail free
30 Outfit free. Don't complain of hard times while
you have such chance. Address H. HALLETT
& CO., Portland, Maine. tJunesO
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03
Farm For Sale.

The farm known as the V. d. NILES FARM,
and said farm is located in the town of Hardwick
good school and contains 100 acres of excel
lent land, with good sugar place. House nearly
new and Barns comfortable, with good supply Of
WAFER AZ n9use any 9aTh ana Is very desirable
owning the same cannot carry it on.
For further information enquire of Mr.. Alex
ander Davidson, near the place in Hardwick or of
S2tf GEO. p. BLAIR West Barnet
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03
Administrators Sale.

By virtue of a license from the Probate Cont
for the district of Caledonia, the subscriber viii
sell at auction on TUESDAY, the 7th day of Oct
next at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the DWELLING
house of the late James S. SOmers deceased stnn
ated in Barnet, the following real estate and per
sOnal property: The home farm of the late James
S. Somers, consisting of one hundred and ffv
acres of excellent land, in good state of cutva.
ton, and considered one of the most productive
farms in Barnet. Also one dwelling house and II
acre of land situated in the village of McIndoes.
also the following personal property: 2 horses .
cows, yearlngs, calves, shoates 30 to 40 Ton,
Of hay, and large lot of straw; 100 bushels a
oats 25 bush. barley, % bush. wheat IS bush DO
tatoes, moving machines, 2 work and DRIVING
harnesses, lot of pine ash and hemlock lumber
set pully blocks, circular saw for saving wood
by horse power, lot of stone cutters tools, and
carpenters TOOLS and set of tools for boring Dump
logs; 325 sap buckets, sap pans, holders and draw
tubs, 81 cords of wood, 1 swarm of bees, buggy
wagon, lumber wagons, one-horse sled, two.
horse sled, OK sleds, OK cart, and lot of farm
ing tools consisting of plows, harrows chains
rakes, &C., &C., and in fact large amount of prom
erty too numerous TO mention here. Sale to 6eqIn
promptly at the hour, and to continue until ali ia
sold. Terms made known at tho time of sale "
GEORGE p. BLAIR AdmInistrator
Barnet Vt, Sept. 16 1879. 99-I0i
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-10-03
FARM FOR SALE.
A GOOD FARM FOR SALE CHEAP.

Situated in Burke, two miles from Burke Hollow
four miles from West Burke and Depot. On a
good travelled road summer and winter. Said farm
contains two hundred and forty acres of choice
land good apple and sugar orchards; cuts from
seventy to eighty tons of hay buildings and fences
barns; School within sixty rods. Will sell stock
and tools with the place. A greater part of pur-
chase money can remain on the place, secured by
mortgage if desired. Possession given at once.
WILLARD BUNDY.
Burke, Caledonia Co., w. Mar. 25, 1879 74tf