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Sharp County record., 1879-04-10

Curtis answered: "I never insultes
a lady, and, if did, unwittingly, viii
apologize to her aud to you"
"But you did insult her," Me-. PoiD.
dexter exclaimed, and thereupOn fell IA
with his cowhide and larruped Curt,
around the neck and shoulders eight a,
ten times, till another clerk stopped the
proceeding, and the POindeE .ers (ther
were two brOthers) left the shop.
Then Mr.. Curtis became enraged. He
was wild with anger. He went to tbs
office Of some friends and consulted
with them, aVowing in the most solemn
manner that he never dreamed of apy
offense to Miss G. Stars. The Outrae.
which had been put upon him was one
he did not intend to bear. One of biz
friends told him the proper thing to BE-
done was TO 90 and kill POindexter ate,
what had happened. The other said:
"But Barney can't do that. His char.
actpr as a Christian and member of tbs
church prevents"
Chris said: "No, can't kill any man.
but what must l do" turning around to me
| replied: "YOu must see him at once
and demand a full and immediate apOOgy
and, if not given Immediately, beat him.
Being a Christian and a church mem.
Der, Barney himself finally CONCLUDED
to compromise on a Gaming. He and
Mr.. Mcclure then walked down Main
Street, and bought a good, stout cane
Armed with this, Curtis went in search
of Polndexter to give him a punishment
which should satisfy both honor and
Christianity. They found him. Curtis
advanced, with his stick in the air. He
demanded an apology. Poindexter re-
piled: - won't apologize" and drew
a pistol. Curtis said, 81 am IN,
armed
BEAT him; you must beat him, "
urged his friend, who is the man who
should be convicted Of murder and
hanged.
ThereupOn Curtis began to beat, and
POindexter began to shoot, and kept Oh,
shooting till Curtis fell. He was buriet
from St. James's Episcopal Church
Richmond, March 3. 1t remains to b;
seen what the Courts will do with Ml
Poindexter, but this is an unusually cleG
case of self defense.
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Suicide of Young Woman who Quar-
relied with Her Lover.

Miss Jane Brewer, a young lady abOu
10 years Of age, residing at RlchmOE
dale, Ross County, o., committed sui
eide Wednesday afternoon, the act be.
inc the result of a quarrel with be-
lover, a Young man named Robert h
Wis. There had been an unpleaSantn@
between the two for several days prev
Gus, but on Wednesday forenoon, Of
their way home from the school wh6T
they both attended, the quarrel reache.
a climax, and Miss Brewer went int.
her house, packed up Davis 5 letters an-
returned them to him, saying that ASH
had forsaken her she would make wa
with herself. He wrote a reply, sarcai
tically remarking that she had bette
postpone the event for few days. Th
reply, however, Miss Brewer did notN
ceive, as after sending back the lettS
she had Immediately started for Sa
Creek, small, but rapid stream a shCt
distance away. Reaching a spot whei
the water was quite deep, Miss Brew
took off her cloak and hat and jumpe
in. She was a very heshy lady, weigl
ing 1870 pounds, but her clothes SUI
tanned her while she hoated distanc
of several hundred yards. By that Tin
assistance mad arrived in the person
Mr.. Granville Hixon, who gallant
rushed in and brought the young Lad
to shore, who expressed perfect wlllln.
ness to be saved. She had swallow
considerable water, which she vomite
together with blood. Being take
home, Miss Brewer rapidly sank, dyll
in about three hours. Her eXertlOn 4
the water is supposed to have produC
hemorrhage, which it is thought eau
ed her death. She was perfectly COZ
scious from the time of being rescu
from the water until her death, and $
8ured her parents that there had Oe
nothing improper in her assoclal'
with Davis, but that as he had ceased
love her she did not wish to live. MI
Brewer was much esteemed.-CmH
aati Gazette.
Sharp County record., 1879-04-10
Cream Better than Butter.

A housewife writing for the New York
Tribune proposes virtually to abolish
the butter. She says: 1t would be
we'll to train family from the outset to
regard butter 90 an Incidental or luxury
rather than a necessity. The manufac-
ture OF it is one of the hardest and most
time e-consuming tasks that farmer has
to perform. Moreover, with all the
work it involves, butter adds less to the
health and sustenance of the family than
would the eating of the cream that goes
into the making Of it. Where one ply
sician advises the eating Of butter, a
thousand recommend the consumption
OF cream. l think not one will dispute
the statement that of cream and butter
eaters the former enjoy the best diges-
ton, the best health, and have the finest
complexion. Then why work oneself
to death for worse than naughtP Why
not eat milk and cream instead of turn
ING it into butterP Good bread is good
enough without the addition Of a cOndi-
ment to make it palatsble; and eaten
with sweet cream, what is more
delicious?"
Sharp County record., 1879-04-10
Daring Detroit Burglars.

At an early hour the other mornln;
a son of David Brown, = wealthy outci
er residing in the western part OF Y
troit. was awakened to find three mas
ed men standing by his bedside w
revolvers pointed at his head. he "
ordered to cover up under pain OF oell
shot. They then demanded BroWl
money. He told them all he posses;
was in the pockets of his pants. !
this time the family had been arous
and commenced Outcries. Two OF J
marauders started to quiet the otnV
while the remaining one riied you
Browns pockets. A daughter OF I
butcher was chased from her room y
porch, from which she jumped to y Y
ground, seriously injuring herself; y
elder Brown and wife were seized "
an attempt made to thrust them Inv
closet. Brown escaped and fled aGJ
stairs. His wife, however, was loCI
up. Meantime young Brown graPP
with the other burglar, and would D =
oyerpowered him had not his ~
panions come to his ielief. They IA
fed and escaped. Brown had PHI
secreted in the bed 1t was protoT.
known to the robbers, but they tal'u
get it, owing to the resistance they y
with. There is no clew to their lu
tity.
Sharp County record., 1879-04-10

NJ. FAUvEL, who has lately been in
vestigating the mineral wealth of the
district of Shantung, China, says that
the stones are mostly very minute, vary
ing in size from a millet seed to pins
head, though occasionally larger ones
are met with. One recently as large as
a pea was sold to mandarin. The
mode adopted for collecting the dia-
monds is very curious. Men with thick
straw shoes on walk about in the sands
of the valleys and streams of the dia-
mOnd mountains of Chingkangling.
The diamonds which are ragged and
pointed penetrate the straw and remain
there. The shoes are then collected in
great numbers and burned, the dia-
monds being searched for in the ashes.
The priests in the temples are the prin-
cipal dealers in these small diamonds.
From them they are bought by GLACIERS
at the large fairs. They are not to be
found in shops, and are packed in quills.
Sharp County record., 1879-04-10

LITTLE has been said of late regard
ing the tunnel between France and Eng
land, but preparations for the work con-
tinue. Seven thousand five hundred and
seventy-one soHndings have taken place
within 900 feet of the French coast with
a view of ascertaining the form and geo.
logical nature of the ground, and 3,267
specimens have been obtained. Similar
soundings have also taken place on the
English side.
Sharp County record., 1879-04-10

-"On this head said the lecIu
" there is nothing left to be desli'.
The bald-headed man in the tronG
Immediately rose to call to oru''
Boston Transcript.
Sharp County record., 1879-04-10
NELLY CUSTIS.

One Of George Washington's Favorites.
story Of the Most Beautiful Woman OF
Her Tinle
Sharp County record., 1879-04-10

The thoughtful tramp observes s.,
half a glass Of whisky is better 1n''
bread. .-NeV Orleans P!Gagat11s4
Sharp County record., 1879-04-10
THOMAS PETER,
GEORGE w. 2. Gus


NlUuoSS' GEORGE w. p. GUSTS.
A few months after this marriage
Lawrence Lewis, who was settled on an
estate some distance from Mount Ver-
non, applied to Washington for por-
ton of the latter property. To this ap-
plication Washington replied, on Sept.
20-less than three months before his
death-informing Lawrence that when
he adopted Nelly and her brother as his
own children, he determined to provide
for them in his will, and that he had
done so. He told him that the expense
at which he (Washington) lived, and
the unproductiveness of the Mount Fer-
non estate, would not allow him to les
sen his income while he remained in his
present situation "On the contrary"
he said, " wereit not for occasional sup
plies of money in payment for lands
sold within the last four or five years,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10
White River Junction.

Robert Mcintosh, farm laborer,
who was known to carry considera-
bic sum of money on his person, was
assaulted on the highway, Friday eve
ming, by man who, sprlnging from
the bushes, ft!led him with club,
and aft wards pounded him with
stone until he was unconscious. The
assailant secured bag OF money
which Mcintosh had concealed under
bis clothing, but becoming alarmed
dropped it to make his escape. Mich
ael M,Cue, an associate Of Mcintosh,
has been arrested on suspicion Of be
ing the robber. and 10 default of bal
is lodged in the county Jail at Wood
stock.
People hereabouts were much
shocked to hear thar the proprietor Of
the Junction House had been arrested
for using profane lapguage.- [Lehan'
ON On. H.) Free Press.
Oar republican friend must be mo-
mentarily insane. II be was demo
cral We would not think anything
abou, it. But n sound republican
Oh, that's it-Woweot&y iDsauiyl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

The Montpelier Argus SAYS The
text book question Is now settled we
supposed for the coming i've years,
Although uniformity Ia the State has
not been secured, yet the object Of the
law, uuilprmIty OF school text books
Ia the towns, will nov DO July accom-
pllshed, provided the books recommend
cd are thoroughly introduced, For
this purpose the publishers have made
liberal arrangements both 10 regard to
price aud books, and the time given
the introduction And II tho com
miaee have managed the matter
shrewdly,,hey have The guaranty OF the
publisher Ia writing, that there shall
be no advance In the price OF lhe
books tor the five years, and That they
shall have the benefit Of any decllue
which may occur during that time -
The cost introduced will DO cjmpsra-
lively small, Wetusl the provisions
Of the law will DO complied with by
all who are Interested IN The education
OF ll.e children Of tho Stale,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10
Norwich.

Norwich.
Mrs, Clarence Reynolds Of Norwich
who was found dead in the cellar OF
her house ten days ago, and who was
reported to have fallen through the
floor OF her kitchen, Is now believed
from certain suspicious circumstances
10 have been murdered aud an investi'
cation rs being made.
Harvey Terrlngton of this place
was arrested at Hanover Thursday
for selling liquor during the muster at
Bradford, aud was fined 1877. He re.
fused to pay the fine aud was sentenc
ed to 10 days hard labor in the work
house ut Rutland, where he was taken
Thursday night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10
Windsor.


Windsor.
-Schppls commecrd last Thursday
with full attendance,
While Elbrldge Amsden was go
Ing up the Common hill Monday eyen'
lug OF lhls week he was bit by some
unknown person, giving him black
eye
The Rev. Mr. Hilton being of
on u vacation the Uniyersa'ist place OF
worship was not open on Sunday last
Chaplain Nick returned last
week from, his recent visit 10 Martha's
Vineyard,
-"Bvn" Parker has orderered q
double gateway for driving inside the
VI, state prison, and Mr., Austin has
PIT his men at work at tho job this
week, r+ta -a-
Mayor J. ID. Hatch OF Burlington
Ia expected 10 town this week TO at.
tend the w4ddiag ofbis grand daugh-
ter Mas Glcen,
The row out 10 Dunstons Tues
day muming resulted IN Colpin be.
lug shot IN both arms with shpt quo
sud II brick bat IN the bowels, while
Gail,ny wac beat oil over with clubs,
axes aud the bait and barrel 81 n gun.
The wound in his head csusLg an eye
to pro,rudc. DunsIon aud his s>n-in.
law Blanchard have given themselves
up to the authorities, and all examin,
alton is to be had this week. Tim
lIandlin escaped harm by making
rapid tracks to Windsor village to pro-
cure help to rescue the ody OF CAT
iany from the attacks.
&C. A. Wilder and Miss Edminis-
Ter were married Monday evening and
started on their wedding tour Taes-
day morning.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10
t'On,iret.

Pomfret.
IA new road OF about one hundred
rods has been laid oul east Of the town
farm, to run north Of the brook, thus
saving the "big bill" on the south
side Of III sueam,e The new road u
being built by Frank Perry Of South
Pomirel, at 81, rs per rod, This move
OF the ssleetmen will not only accom-
MEDIATE the Brideewaler Hill folks,
but will save It's cost TO the town Ia a
few years
DR. Henry MclnliIe arrived in
town last week irom Alaska. He has
made short bnt successful trip 10 the
Seal island' this year Prof Atkins oi
,hi, town who accompanied hi0 last
spring, is to remain on ont OF the
smaller island ill another season, Prot,
Atkins health Is much improved since
hc went there
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10
Bethel.

Bethel.
Among the attractions at the FAIR
will be wrestling match between
George w. Fagg Of Brain,ree and G.
G. Burt OF Boston. 1t will take place
The second day of the Fair.
Mr.. Jacob Smith has already
commenced moving his household
goods to East Bethel where he is to
reside with his daughter, Mrs. Wight.
In connection with the Fair there
is to be an opportunity for sale Of
stock and articles offered forpre miums
OF auction or private sale. This is q
feature that might be introduced tc
advantage in all our Fairs.
The apple crop will not be as
large as last year, but will not be q
failure by any means. Some orchards
are looking well.
The annual fair Of the White
River Agricultural Society will be
held at Bethel, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, Sept. l6, II and 1s
The following purses will be trot'ed
for Thursday: Purse No. l, 800
Open to horses that nave never beatel
$50; $40 to first, 500 TO second
$l5 to third and $40 10 fourth. Purse
No. 2, $50. Open to horses that hav'
never beaten three minutes; $25 tt
first, $l3 TO second, $l2 to third ant
So to the fourth Purse No. 8, $50
Green race for all horses that hav'
never trotted for money; 1928 to first
SIS to second, $40 to third and IS t,
| fnurth
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

A widow, iair iat aud forty. living
near Witlsburg, Ark, fell In love with
q youth hired to work on the iarm,
Her Two sous demonstrated, and made
threats, but she declared that she low
cd the youth aud would wed him at
all hazards. The day was fixed the
minister came, friends assembled,
"Thou art man and vile" had hardly
been pronounced, when there was a
gun shot through The window, aud the
newly made husband sank to the floor,
The widows youngest son was the
murderer lie lied but was captured,
Next da, the young husband died, aud
soon allcrward The widows youngest
son In attempting Ia escape was shot
and killed aud reports say TINT the
elder brother then went 10 his mothers
house and beat her brains out with a
club.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

Said an innocent and impecuneous
young man to u brace ofyoung ladies
chatting IN front Of an ice cream par.
lor last evening: Have you par
taken Of your evening ration of ice
cream ? Thank you We accept your
invitation with pleasure, smili"gly re-
pile they. The young man will not
wear his watch until next pay day
permits him to redeem it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

The following incident occurred at
Oxford. A venerable divine was rid
ing along and saw a youthful sun OF
Ham going down the street displaying
a flag Of truce in the rear. The doc
tor being near sighted, supposed the
African was about to lose his hand
kerchief, and so called out 10 him.
The negro looked amazed, and said
Boss, dat handkerchief is bultoned
round my neck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10
nfistgewaler.

AT q regular meeting Of tho Good
Templars Of Qaechee Valley Lodge,
No, 100, on Saturday evening, Sept
9th, a unananinous vote OF thanks
was rendered 10 Hon, Gilbert A, Da'
Wis Of Windsor VIZ for his able, in'
lerestlng and instructive address al
the dedication OF their new hall
w, 3, sourHOATR, !
Il, b, WiLUs, Com,
GEORGE sTRaRss, }
Bridgewaler, Sept, q, 1879,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10
ORANGE COUNTY.

ORANGE COUNTY,
NEwBURY.-At half past 10 Fri
day night last the Spring Hotel at
this place was burned. The fire was
discovered in the rear end Of the
stable, and supposed to be incendiary.
Most Of the furniture was saved. but
two very valuable horses and several
hogs were burned. 1t was a popular
summer resort, filed With city board.
ers at the time of the fire. The land
lord was A. L. Fabyan and the house
was owned by J. L. Chamberlin.
UNION VILLAGE.--Lewis Ladd has
been arrested, charged with running
an illicit distilery.-The church
bell, which has been 50 much talked
Of, was placed in the church tower
last week. 1t is from the Troy On.
W Bell Works, weighing 535 lbs.
CnELsEA.-Chelsea grange at then
last meeting voted to surrender their
charter.---Work is progressing
rapidly upon the court house, and the
new addition will be very beneficial,
as well as a great improvement.
CoRISTH. Smith Ely has sold the
Goddard mine to The Vermont copper
mining company.
WEST observation-disclosures Rogers
has a swarm OF bees in Wing hive
from which he has taken one hundred
and ten pounds Of box honey and they
have great supply left for their
winter use. Mr.. Rogers wants tt
hear from any one who has done
better.
BRADFORD. addition that i.
to be mace to the NJ. E. Church vii
be placed in front, and will consist O
tall tower at the south corner aud ON
of lesser height at the north corner
giving the building quite an imposing
appearance. The cost will b. 50, 800
I--Col. q. H. Joyce delivers the ad
dress at the Orange county fair to b
held here, Sept. 20, "a and rs. tn
editor acknowledges the usual courtse,
from the gentlsmanly Secretary.
WlLL1AMsTowN. The cinnamon
bear with his two attendants passe
through town and over the west hi
Thursday. Rough on the bear!
TUNBRIpGE.-The time for holdin!
the "\Vorlds Fair" in this burg ha
been changed from Sept. 30 and Oc
/ and 2, to Oct. 7, 8 and 9.
WEST Monday of Jas
week. Allen Thayer of East Braiutret
having suspected M. o. Kimball 0
undue intimacy with his wife, attempt
ed to carry out threat to shoot Kim
ball at sight, and snapped a revolve
ut him twice without effect. Klmbal
then drew d revolver and Thayer LET
Both men were arrested and put unde
bonds for their appearances at court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

Johnny" said fond mother to
her boy, (Which would you rather 90,
speak French or Spanish 81 would
rather" said Johnny, rubbing his
wais,band and looking expressively at
the table. i would rather talk Turkey.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

The relationship ola man and wo'
man in rainy weather is easily discov-
cred. If they are lovers the woman
will have all the umbrella, and the
man won't care fig how wet he gets.
But if they are married it is just op
no.ita
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

A boy will fight like fury tor his
place at the first sable, but when it
comes to turning the grindstone after
dinner he's harder to find than live
aces in a pack of cards. Il Elmira
Gazette.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

Is IT POSSIBLE that remedy made
of such common simple plants as
Hops, Buchu, Mandrake, Dlndeliou,
&c, makes so many and such marvel,
Gus cures as Hop Bitte's do! 1t
must be tor when old and young, lich
and poor, pastor and doctor, lawye'
and editor, all testify to having been
cured by them, we must believe and
doubt no longer. See another column,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

Sitting Ball, says he is looking
for a place to rest where he can sleep
souudly. He should pitch his tent in a
store that IL never advertised. -Syr.
acuse Sunday Times
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

A very rich man said l worked
like slave till l was forty to make
my fortune, and I've been watching it
like detective ever since, for lodging
food and clothes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

R0yaltOn.
AS Neal Tucker was coming
home from Queen City Park, recently,
he got one arm badly smashed hy
putting il out Of the car window when
the train was going through a bridge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

The Central Vermont agents have
not been instructed 10 refuse all Can
ada bIlls-only those on doubtful
banks,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

A man who habitualy treats other
mems wives more politely than bis
own, will have TO pay cash in advance
at this Office. w heeling Leader.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

The man who ran in debt for mourn.
ing that he wors to his wite's funeral
IL q bad wesi-uwer,. whitehall Tiu,es.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

SUIoIDE,.--Da'ing the warm season
suicide by drowning is very common
Under other circumstances, the cord
is frequent method. Paris green
has been much used in the city, the
reason being that it is regular article
Of merchandise and is Therefore easily
obtained. The pistol has often been
employed, and some very distressing
cases Of this kind have occurred dur.
Ing the past season. The time chosen
Is also n matter OF notice. Seldom do
such crimes occur in tile early morn
ing. Toward noon they become more
frequent, but as night approaches the
fatal purpose acquires increased pow.
pr. With regard to the seasons of
the year, the colder the weather the
less the destructive temptation.
Gloomy, murky weather. which al
ways depresses the spirits, invariably
increase the number Of suicides. -
New YORK cor OF Troy Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

Proud hearts aud lofty mountains
are always barren,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

The trees that are most il tive sun
bear The sweetest fruit
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10
NOTICE RENEWED!

Buying OF selling. contracts Of any kind
made BY SARAH, my wife, will net DO legal o.
binding me, With my consent,
NATiIL RANDALL
Woodstock, Sept, b, 1879,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

Rev Mr.. Hicks Il taking q yaca.
ton, Prof. Noyes Of llau over sup
piled his pulpit last Sabbath.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10
w. u. ". TIME TABLE,
TRAINS aoIsa EAST,

The Village Schools will commences
next Monday, the 18th,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

Jimmy Davis, an aged aud respect
ed citizen, Is reported very sick, with
little hope Of recovery.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

The Methodist Parsonage Is reclv,
Ing new cont Of shingles, Mr.
Henry King u doing the work,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1879-09-10

Fine weather for lbe State Fair