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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

LAND AND HOME says; awe learn of a
wealthy gentleman in the great Vermont
butter region with ten thousand acres in
farms on his hands, and of one or two New
England banks which have thousand
farms. The mortgage-killed farms of illinois,
or the divided plantations of the South, all
need farmers" Where are the men to fill
the places
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
agricultural Department
t. II. HosKINs. Agricultural Editor.


God give us men time like this demands
Strong minds great hearts, true faith and ready hRnds
Men whom the lust Of office does not KILL
Men whom the spolls Of office cannot buy,
Men who possess opinions and WILL
Men who have honor, men who will not lie
Men who can stand before demagogue,
And curse his treacherous batteries without winkng
Tall men. sun crowned, who live above the fog,
In public duty, and in private thlnklngi
For. while the rabble with their thumb-worn creeds
Their large professions and their deeds,
Minge in selfish strife, lo Freedom weeps,
Wrong rules the land and waiting Justice sleeps.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

A LONDON physician gives to II" sample p"
of whiskey submitted for his examination the
following firstclass certificate "Gentle-
men. have tasted your whiskey, and, hay
ing tried variods vermin killers in my time,
believe yours superior to them all. You are
at liberty h. make use OF this"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

The ancient philosophers condemned
utility, and sought to make knowledge an
aristocratic monopoly. The Christian idea
seeks the widest diffusion of all benefits,
the greatest good of the greatest number
Rev. A. j. Sage, ID. d.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

IT is stated that in beautiful town in
the north of England every third grave in
the crowded churchyard is occupied by a
former drunkard. One of the most lament
able features of the traffic is the fact that
one hundred thousand women in England
are acting as barmaids, an attractive face
and form being requisite qualification. In
the Strand, London, the Gaiety restaurant
employs dozen pretty girls neatly clothed
in black. We have counted over hundred
well-dressed young men, standing at the bar
drinking and smoking. This is but one OF
two hundred and fifty such places owned by
a single firm.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

HoRATIo SEYMOUR, ex-governor of New
York, in recent public address, credited
the new national prosperity to the Estates
manship of the plow." He said nothing
about the piowman.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

The editor of North Carolina news
paper, writing on the consumption of drink,
grimly observes If the population of the
state Is 1,070, 100 souls, our people pay 49,
100000 for liquor, about 81 ,O000 for edu'
cation, and for their religion, 1920, 200; that
is. they drank eight times as much Of
whiskey as OF Christian faith"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Practical Articles.

Out-of- Door Work Girls. Miss A. B. Harris.
Advice Courses Of Reading. Rev. Edward Il. Hale
How to Make Cheap Tours Europe, Edward M King
History of Great Enterprises, James Parton
Homesteadng in the West Ex-9ov. Elder, of Kansas
Stock Raising In the West, Frank Wilkeson
Mechanics for Boys, Charles Barnard.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Short Religious Articles. bv

oHUTt NeVgToUS WtICTeS, Uy
Rev. Ray Palmer u. d..
Rev. Theodore l.. Cuyler, ID. d.
Rev. A. @. Thompson ID. D..
Rev. Theron Brown.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
More than Two Hundred Short Stories.

Beecer Charlotte Mary Yonge j. T. Trowbridge
Cooke Charles CraddOck, "Marion Harland,"
Leonowens Georgiana ". Crak &C. NJ. Cornwall"
Louisa NJ Alcott, j. ID. Chaplin. Frances VI. Peard.
Rebecca Harding Sarah Jewett Ruth Chesterfield
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
PROVERBS.


1.-THE Richest Blood, Sweetest Breath
and Fairest Skin in Hop Bitters."
"A little Hop Bitters saves big doctor
pills and long sickness"
THAT invalid wife, mother, sister or
child can be made the picture of health
with Hop Bitters."
"When worn down and ready to take
your bed, Hop Bitters is what you need.
Don't physc and physic, for it weak
ems and destroys, but take Hop Bitters,
that build up continually"
Physicians of all schools use and
recommend Hop Bitters. Test them"
Health is beauty and joy-Hop Bitters
gives health and beauty"
"There are more cures made with Hop |
Bitters than all other medicines
when the brain is wearied, the nerves
unstrung, the m scles weak, use Hop
Bitters."
That low, nervous fever, want of sleep
and weakness, calls for Hop Bitters."
Hop Cough Cure and Pain Relief Is
Pleasant, Sure and Cheap.
For sale by all druggists-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
A Little Farm Well Titled.

A correspondent, writing to Miller's Weekly,
of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, gives the
following description of farm that he was
invited to examine. What a country this
would be if the majority of the country
homes were modelled after this pattern
"a short time since, at the request of
friend, visited a farm which he had some
idea Of purchasing. 1t was long distance
from home, yet there was no difficulty in
finding the premises. The buildings were
old, but comfortable. A small outlay in
cash and labor would have made things
much more attractive and convenient. In
the barn we found a large pair of horses
did all the team work of the farm, seven
nice cows and as many good sheep, all of
which showed the effects of good care and
feed. The owner informed me that one of
his specialties was making good butter,
which brought an extra price in the village,
mile distant. He fed pigs on the skim
milk, and generally at profit. The farm
embraced an area of about twenty-five acres
1t was seldom or never my good fortune to
look on SO productive tract. The produce
bis year was estimated at thirty tons of
w of the best quality. Ga three-fourths
IN acre twenty bushels of wheat were
Sted A loft was filed with corn,
gielded nearly hundred bushels of
iorn to the acre, sixty bushels Of
about the same Of potatoes, be-
kKuit from an apple and peach
pm the twenty-five acres. The
ID me that he came there
at that time being man
made small payment
" the remainder. The
nd he has steadily
We had not bought
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

Foreign Letters, by
Edward NJ. King, Charles Barnard,
Louise Chandler Moulton, Mrs. John Lille
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
c91ew Entertainments.

TN ENTERING upon its Fiftythird Year, the YourH's
COMPANION fully recognizes the fact that the times de-
mand the highest standard Of popular literature The fol
lowing Announcements indicate that the Volume for 1880
cannot fail to reach this standard
The variety and worth Of Its contents will make II re-
postory Of the choicest teratue library Of tales travels
adventure history and biography; Companion" for the
study and the esde for the older well the younger
members Of the family.
Special Stories.
A Serial Story, by Harriet Beecher Stowe
His Little Mother" a Serial, by Dinah Mulock Craik
Serial y. T. Trowbrdge
Story Southern flfe,by Marie Is. Williams
Tale of Cumberland Mountains by Charles Craddock
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Horse Shooting 4 Carriage Work!
Shop in Rear of Post-Ofice

Having enlarged my shop, and secured the services OF
Mr.. JoHs BLAkELN who was formerly In the employ Of
i. c. Gilman of this village would respectfully Inform
my old patrons and the public generally that am
better prepared than TO their demands The
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Law and Collection Office
Taxes for 1870

Are new due, and will be at my Office until further
notice, IN the WAIcuNAs a Journal Canning ROOM
every afternoon, Tuesday excepted, from two TO Ave
si-u q. r. PUTNAM, Collector.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
SPECIAL OEEER

To any one who subscrbes now, and sends US 81 III
we Will the Companion free to January Ist, ar
a full years subscription from that date.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
EVERYDAY Facts in Common Law, by
Poems.

Hon. Charles Theodore Russell. Showing how to Con
vey Land-Serve Writ-Make n Wil-About the Prosecu
ton OF Crimes-etc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

Stories for Girls, by
Louise Chandler Moulton, Julia Eastman,
Mary A. Denison, Sarah Winter KELLOGG
Harriet Prescott SpofYord, "Maron Harland."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

Stories of Adventure, by
Capt. II. Frechette, Fred, A. ODER,
Charles Craddock, Mrs. II. u. King,
q. A. Stephens, Charles II. Eden.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

and general blacksmith work and trust by keeping first
class help and doing good work. to merit share OF the
public patronage do business cash basis, and
all work pay Give me call, and satisfy your
seiyes as to the truth OF my statements.
PETER BADORD.
Montpelier W., Juy 81, 1878. ss-u
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

Henry w. Longfellow,
Edna Dean Proctor,
James Il. Fields,
Sidney Lanier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

Edgar Fawcett, John @. "
Lucy LarcOm, Mr.. and y
Ut. TrowUridge, Paul II. II
Nora Perry, julia G. X.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03

A meeting Of the citizens OF
Brownville was held at the Cours
House last Saturday evening to oom-.
plete arrangements forthe 4th Of July
celebration.
Matters pertaining TO the celebra-
tion were freely discussed and it was
found that the work OF making prep
srstions was going on satisfactorily.
It was decided TO form a procession
In front of Marsh Block at 10 o'clock
9. NJ, promptly.
The girls who are to represent the
different States are to meet at the Lii
brafy room in season to be prepared
to go to the grounds with the pro-
cession.
r. w. Furnas, III. G. Lett, j. II.
Broadly, Church Howe and t. ]. Ma
jors, were appointed committee to
receive Invited guests.
Thomas Crumel, II. Knepher, Os-
car Cecil and Ted. Huddart were sp-
pointed as committee to see that thS
cannon Is In good order and to fire a
salute on the morning Of the 4th at
the celebration grounds.
On motion of Capt. Black, John l..
Carson was chosen as special marshal
to take charge Of the procession.
Decided to purchase one harref
cand and two barrels ginger snaps, to
distribute among the children during
the day.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03

The commencing sports OF tht
Grand Shooting Tournament, to b,
held at Brownville Fair Grounds oil
July 4th, will begin with the reading
of the Declaration of fIndeper demo ant
oration By the Hon. A. 8. Holiday
at the conclusion of which the shoot
ing will commence at 8 o'clock sharp
A free dinner to all ladies and gentle
men who may favor us with theil
company. a band will escort US tC
the fair grounds.
The following aresthe prizes to be
shot for, under the rules of the ST.
Joe Club:
1. Sweepstake at birds each, p
yards rize, from three ground traps
so yards boundary; entrance, so cts.
shooters to pay for birds.
2. Glass at 10 balls each,
Is yards rise; entrance so cts, shoot
er to pay for balls.
8. Match at 10 single birds, % yds.
rise, use of both barrels, so yards
boundary; entrance one dollar. To
this match will be added liberal pri-
zas, donated by the citizens of Brown
vile. The following gentlemen have
already given the aforementioned
articles: w. It. Den, suit of clothes
valued at $40; a. Robson, pair sew
ed boots, So; w. w. Hackney, hat,
S.; w. Willing, pocket knife, $3.50.
4. Sweepstake at pair birds, Is
yards rise entrance, so cents.
5. Sweepstake at pair birds, IS
yards rise, 100 yards boundary; en-
trance, 81.
6. Free for all at balls. 20 yards
rise; enteranoe optional, shooter pay
ing for balls.
Z. Match for purse of $50 OF pro rate
at 10 single birds, % yards rise, so
yards boundary, use OF both barrels:
entrance, $3.50.
Should any other citizens feel like
donating anything further to this
will please leave the
same with w. II. Den or Alex. Robi-
son. w. It. DEN,
ALEX. Robson,
GEO. HATCHETT,
Acting Committee.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03

-'Tis o'cioek-"Brownvlll0
Branch" time. Four O'Clock In the
morning Of the Anniversary Day that
the Declaration of Independence was
signed-when the old patriot sexton
rung the bell In the State House In
Phifadelphla-rung the bell whose
joyous, sweet tones, announced to the
thousands Of oareworn expectant pa
triots who stood outside the old Hall
awaiting the tap of the hammer on
that bell, the signal Of eternal Free
dom. LIsteni It's the Brownvills
cannon nbooming--rsverberatfng up the
river, down the river, along the VAL
leys, among the hills, across the prai-
ries. And the thousands who hear It,
qufckened into active patriotism.
start on every road. the converging
point being-Brownvllle. So mote
IL be.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03
Union of Hearts and Hands.

Married on the evening of the 3Oth
ult., by Esquire J. P. Crother, Mr.
Nels Peterson, of Humboldt, Neb.,
and Miss Libbie Scovill, of Nemaha
City.
Being In Nemaha City Tuesday eve
ming and learning that the Good
Templar lodge would present an un-
commonly interesting feature that
evening, we remained for lodge. AT
the usual hour, or probably few
minutes earlier, the lodge was opened
in due form. After the necessary
business attendant upon opening was
had, motion for recess prevailed.
Then the doors were thrown open
and the candidates for matrimony,
with their attendants, Miss Lucy
Pollock and Mr.. Finch, moved leis-
urely into the hall followed by Tela-
tives, and many friends, attracted
thither to see the connubial knot tied.
Advancing to near the centre of the
hall, the bridal party was met by
Esq. Crother, who after reading his
authority. uttered the impressive cer-
emony, the conclusion OF which, was
the pronouncing of the contracting
parties husband and wife. The fair
bride in choosing the lodge room as
the place in which to be married did
go through motives of genuine friend
ship for those whom she had net
with, and on occasions presided over,
as w. G. t., for many years and it
was deemed fitting place to receive
their congratulations and to say the
sad goodbye" After short season
Of congratulations, and tune or two
by Melvin 3 orchestra, the bridal par
ty retired from the hall while the or
chestra played the touching music
Put Me in My Little Bed" At the
Scovill residence there were renewed
farewells uttered, wedding cake pass
ed, cigars, then the happy welded
couple sprang into the waiting buggy
and started for Humboldt. The des-
cription of dress we have designedly
omitted, for 1t is entirely out of our
line, but must add that both were
attired, the bride was
richly dressed end lovely, and the
bridegroom was manifestly happy.
They will accept our thanks for their
kindness, and our renewed wishes for
lifelong happiness.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03
Dry goods and notions, cheap,
at D0LEN'S.

Editor Nebraska Advertiser,
DEAR SIR: Please allow me space
in the columns of your paper to in
form your readers that there will be q
Teachers Institute held in Rock Port,
commencing the 28th of July and
continuing four weeks. Prof. r. c..
Horton, Vice President of the South
western Missouri Normal School has
been employed as instructor. He is
enc Of the ablest educators of the
State.
Arrangements have been made to
haye the institute graded, so that all
may be accommodated by pursuing
whatever studies they may deem
proper.
All necessary expenses for the full
term will be from S15 to $18.
All teachers and friends of educa-
ton are respectfully invited to at
tend.
For further particulars address
a. NJ. PURDUND or
w. T. DRAKE,
Rock Port, Mo.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03

We understand that a desperate
effort is Just now being made by the
saloon advocates to capture the ofty
and re-establish the saloon SYSTEM
and If half what madam rumOr says
Is true, they have some reason TO be
hopeful. But we place little credenee
In stories started by the saloon inter-
est. When they tell US that many
Of our brethren Of the Temple and the
Good Templars, and of the Red Rib
bon, are in collusion with the whisky
ties, and even tipple behind the door,
we denounoe such statement as false,
for we have too much faith In our
brethren-In their honor, integrity,
and loyalty to truth and true man
hood, to believe it. But let all true
men be on the alert.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03
BUSINESS BREVITIES.
- Jewelry at Nickells.
- Root beer at Nickell's.

- Jewelry at Nickell's.
- Root beer at Nickell's.
- Head Light of at HIPS.
Remember your obligation :"
- California Caned Fruit at HIPS
Collins Dental rooms over Jones
store.
- Soda water and axle grease a
Gates.
Seed buckwheat at Hawley &
Douglas.
and now we have the deliciou.
raspberry.
Pocket knives at Nickell's, every
one warranted.
- We had a nice shower of rain
Sunday night,
- Choice sugar cured hams and
dried beef at Gates.
Sewing Machines and needles fol-
sale by Stevenson & Cross.
- For tinshOp work on short notice
call on Stevenson d Cross.
Two top buggies for sale, cheap.
JOE O'PELT.
- Farmers all agree that the Da-
venport Sulky is the best plow made.
- Cook stoves & Furniture at price
that all can buy. Stevenson & Cross.
- Arctic coda at Nickell's, reno
Yates the whole system and keeps you
cool.
- For the Best working cook stove
with automatic shelf, cali on Stevn-
son & Cross.
DR.. Collins, Dentist, Brownville,
Office hours, q. m. to 5 p. m. Not at
home on Fridays. 39tf
- Thomas Richards has the finest
assortment of agricultural impliments
at the lowest prices.
"A good secondhand reaper and
mower, as good as new, for sale cheap
by Hawley & Douglas.
- Call and see the large stock of
stoves that have just arrived at Will
ing g's-of the best MAKE.
Extra copies of THE ADVERTISER
for sale by A. w. Nickel, druggist
bookseller and stationer.
Il have for sale, cheap, some choice
lots, in Nemaha City, for those who
want 10 build. WIN. II. HOOVER.
so acres of improved land for sale,
on reasonable terms, 8 miles south of
Nemaha City, Apply to William II.
Hoover.
- Capt. Bausfleld will run two
buses on the Fourth between the
business portion of the city and the
celebration grounds, for the conven-
ience of every body who may want to
ride.
- The largest stock and bandsom-
est variety of cook stoves and ranges
to be found IN Nemaha County, with
all the latest improvements, consist
ing of the different patterns of the
Early Breakfast, Charter Oak and
several other varieties, are now offer
ed st lower prices than any stove
dealer dare sell, with wagon load of
trimmings, by Stevenson & Cross.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03
Fans, fans! at LOwman's.

On the street we see man with
bright clean shaven face, clean neat
clothes, polished boots, his hat brush
ed, his hair arranged decently, and he
wears a white collar and neck tie.
We step across the threshold of his
home. What DO we see within2 We
see at once that they are poor, but the
wife Is happy at work, with some
thing to work with; something to
make up for the children to wear /;
something to cook for them TO eat.
The pleasant condition of this man
and his family IS different from what
it was before his divorce from whisky
and saloons. Thatgenteell looking man
was then O drunkard and the saloon
keeper got about all the money he
made, now he is sober, has been sober
for several months. That contented,
happy family was then the family of
a dTunkard, rendered miserable from
suffering and want, and that wife was
sad al heart, weeping In poverty and
for the shame that a drunkard's wife
feels. That man wants to continue
In the path of soberness, peace, hap
piness and plenty. That wife is hope
ful. She hopes her husband will be
ever able to perform his good Teso-
lutIons, yet she must dread the snares
and temptations constantly set and
planned for his fall by those who seek
to turn him into his former drunken
ways. The above pictures of the
transformation of a drunkaFd to a So
ber man and miserable family to a
happy one, is true and will be rec0g-
nized as true by many of our readers;
aud 1t tries our patience to the utmost
to think that there are individuals
who seek to allure this man again to
his old habits. Accused be the man
that would do this. Let every tenn
perance man and woman In all their
strength say accursed, and concen-
trate their strength to perform duty
as sacred as it is mOmentous.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03

= The information is brought US
that the brewers of the State, or some
brewer, have donated thirty kegs of
beer for Brownville on the Fourth
the object of which being, chiefly, to
tempt Templars to break the pledge.
We insert this free advertisement SO
that ell temperance men and boys,
without mind, principle or sense OF
honor, If there are any such, may
know where to get their beer on that
day.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03

AN exchange says; The frequent
mysterious burning of hsystacks and
farmers buildings has led to the dis
covery that they are set on fire by
wasps' nests, and that the nests are
igni.ed by spontaneous combustion.
This is produced by the chemical 40
tion Of the wax in contact with the
paper-lIke substance of which the
nest Is composed, a comparatively
small access of oxygen being suflloerk
to make Il burst forth in q blaze.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03
McCOrheic6s, Self RdEes.
Te0re & Campbell.

Understanding that the business
people of Sheridan don't do much else
than play eroquet, the Brownville
committee ofarrangements introduced
in their programme the croquet feature
for Sheridan's especial enjoyment.
Our itemizer Of that metropolis, we
are pleased to note fully appreciates
the matter.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03
Attention X. r.
French ginghaTn. LOvyms
Farmers!

- The would-be saloon keeper-ol
his "hired man"-fs cunning. He
comes In the mask of friendship, says
this is the Fourth of July, be social
be merry, and proffers the cup of en-.
chantment that tempts the unwary tc
drink, and to forfeit his pledge and
his honor. Fortunate, most fortunate
is the man who has the nerve, the de-
cision, to say mo" and spurn the
wretch who would drag his fellow
down to his own miserable depths.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03

- The bell at the Presbyterian
church hereafter will ring as follows
The first bell will ring one hour be-
fore time for services; the second
bell half an hour before services, and
the last bell will toll ten minutes, at
the close of which services will CON-
mence promptly. Services In the
morning at 1880, In the evening at
7:{5.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03
FREE FERRY.
Fourth of July 1879.

Through the generous courtesy of
the Brownville Ferry & Transfer
company those attending the 4th of
July Celebration, will be offered free
Jerrioge coming and going. Every
body is invited to the enjoyment of
this great National Holiday at
Brownville, Nebraska. Bring your
Bask ets.well filled. For those that
come unprepared,' ample provisions
will be made.
Rockport, Mo-, papers please copy.
Nebraska advertiser., 1879-07-03
Sabbath Services.

- Divine services at Christ Church
at 1890 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sabbath
school at $50 O. m.
- At the Christian Church at IL a.
m. and 7:45 p. M. Sabbath School at
$50 a. m.
- At the NJ. f. Church at 1920 a..
m. and 7:45 p. N. Sabbath School at
2:30 p. m.
- At the Presbyterian Church at
1926 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sabbath
School after morning services.