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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

Il believe it 10 he all wrong and
even wicked for clergymen or other
public men to be led into giving testi-
monials 10 qusck doctors or vile stuffs
called medicines, but when a really
meritorious article made of valuable
remedies known TO all. that all physi-
clans use and trust in daily, we should
freely commend it. l therefore cheer
fully and heartily commend Hop Bit
tiers tor Che good they have done me
and my friends, firmly believing They
have no equal for family use. l will
not be without them"
Rev. -, Washington, D. G.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
Sad Domestic Tragedy.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 23.-Simon
Zimmerman, German emplcye Of
the Western Electrical Works, living
at 2lO Claybourne avenue, murdered
his wife aud then shot himself this
morning, but the tragedy was not dis.
covered until evening. A brother OF
Zimmerman this evening heard the
cries of his brothers children and the
doors leading to their apartments be-
ing broken open he found his brother
and sister-in.law lying dead on the
kitnhen floor, both with bullet holes
in their right temples. TIE little
children, one years and the other
one year old, had been locked in the
room with their dead parents all day.
The eldest, a boy, when asked what
be saw, said: "Pa did that faction OF
presenting a pistoD and ma fell
down." Mrs. Miller living in the
room below, heard shot about $50
o'clock this morning, but no sound Of
quarrel. During the day, the little
boy called to her from the window,
but she paid no attention to his wants,
as she supposed his mother would at
tend to Them. The dead husband and
wife had sometimes quarrelled, but he
was not considered dangerous man.
They had been married SIX years and
were only little more than 80 years
of age.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

hereby certify that ] habi,ually use
DR. Kennedy's "Favorite Remedy in
my family in all those cases IN which
u domestic medicine is needed, and
that it has never yet failed to accom-.
plish the purpose desired. We look
upon it as an anchor to wind ward that
is sure to hold in every Instance
mentioned on the doctors bill! partitu.
lars. make this acknowledgment
feeling, in hop, Of doing good to
others, feeling that a medicine that is
near at hand and TO be implicitly
trusted, is worth more than it, costs.
Rev. G. &. ESRAY,
Formerly Associate Editor Roundont
FREEMAN
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
Honor where II Beieags.


A year OF abundant crops Is bad
time TO convince the farmers Of the
deslrabllty OF q change IN parties
New York Tribune,
Mn EpuoR TIT Is my o Mnion that
the above lines are condensed foolish
ness and mean nothing, or they are
intended TO convey the Idea that the
farmers can DO made TO believe that
the Republican party ID Ia some mys'
ferrous way increasing or diminishing
their crops, a. II may seem good 10
them, thus making II desirable 10 con
tinue them In Office, which think
would DO ioolishness concentrated aud
an insult disgraceiul TO the inlelll-
gence Of the farmers Of this country,
and which should be brought TO q
focus. II Ia q we'll known fact that
the abundant crops produced by the
farmers OF America within tho last
two years arc the father and the moth.
or Of the prosperity which this coun-
try has been enjoying for tho last
twelve months. The constant inflow
Ing OF gold from Europe, to pay for
tho surplus products OF the farms, has
been tho motive power which has set
tho wheels OF commerce, and the
spindles and lathcs Of this country In
motion, and gave us all the prosperity
which we now enjoy.
Now We, the farmers, respectfully
ask the Republican party not to claim
themselves to DO the "lather or the
mother" OF the good times which this
country is enjoying, and we give tho
party notice that If they continue to
steal our thunder, We will meet them
at the polls with q thunder accompa-
MED with lightning, which will paral-
we every political aspiration which
they ever had. A VOTER
Woodstock, Aug. 23d, 1880.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
IT MAKES NO DRUNKARDS
Breaks no Hearts, Excuses
no Crimes,

DIR, David Kennedy's FAVoRITH REM.
EDY Is not u discussed enemy Of tho human
race where Il cannot help, II does not harm.
FAVORIvE REMEDY isa combination OF
vegetable alternatives. II does not heat nor
inilamc the blood, but cools and puriiies H.
In all cases Of Kidney troubles, Liver com.
plains, Constipation Of tho Il,owols, and the
delicate arrangements which afllict women,
the action of iFAVCRITE REMEDY Is be.
yond prsisc. Thousands Of grateful people
voluntarily testify to this, IN lottors to DIR.
Kennedy ; aud with warmth and fullness
of words which mere business documents
and certificates never possess. II makes no
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES no crimcs-breaks no
hearts. In its coming there IS hopo, and In
its wings there is healing. We challenge n
trial and are confident Of tho result. DIR,
Kennedy would havo II understood that,
while he is engaged in the introduction Of
his medicine. "Favorite Remedy" he still
continues the practice OF his profession, but
confines himself exclusively to OFFICE
practice. Ic treats all diseases Of n chronic
character. and performs all tho minor aud
capita operations Of surgery.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
State Taxation,

Let US have change in our state
government, No harm certainly car
DO done by the election OF IL. j.
Phelps to the gubernatorlal chair, but
much good may result therefrom, II
would BIO better for tho State II The
parties were numerically more evenly
balanced, Thele ought 10 be more
democrats 10 the next legislature the
beauty Of our system Of government
Is that there ID always an opposition
party carefully watching aud cfilicis-
Ing the Legislation Of tho dominant
party, and thereby At times preventing
much vicious and hasty legislation,
There are many things needing cor
reclion In the Green Mountain State
TO day. The Legislation policy Of the
dominant party tor the past thlity
years has swollen The untaxed proper
ty In tho state from $23,0OO,0OO to
siss,OoO,Ooo, more than half OF the
wealth Of the State escapes taxation.
The farmers, mechanics, merchants,
professional men, aud others are pay
Ing taxes on their homesleads and
real estate, while large portion OF
our wealth escapes ,asationi and
there Is need Of reform. No party
over reforms itself, nothing but the
fear Of the success Of the opposition
will ever cause reformation, - [Rut-
land Inquirer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

The curse Of Vermont Ia In elecling
men representatives because they
want the office or because II Il
their turn, regardless Of their fitness
or their ability to I'll the position or
legislate for the peoples welfare. The
people of Vermont should remember
that oil reforms must DO reached
through their representatives, aud gov
ern themselves accordingly, aud unless
they send mcn OF stamina, ability and
good judgment 10 the Legislature, that
they must continue to suffer from OK.
cessivc taxes levied on unjust assess.
meuts which, under our present tax
laws, are worse than robbery. -[Bran.
don Union,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
Water il Free.

That's so, but in mos' patent med
iclnes you pay for it at the rate Of a
dollar put. Kidney Wort is dry
compound and one package is enough
to make six quarts Of medicine with
out addition Of any poisonous liquors.
1t is natures remedy for Kidney-Dis-
eases, Live, complaint and Piles, for
it IS both diuretic and, cathartic, tonic
and healing. Get it to- day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
A NUT FOR REPUBLICANS.
SPECIMEN DEMOCRATICE ECON
ONLY IN NATIONAL RE
TRENCHMENT.

II was on the 4th Of March 1870
that the Democrats took possession
Of the House Of Representatives, and
in ONE year thereafter they had re-
duced the national expenses s2,944,-
25s, despite the persistent efforts OF q
republican Senate and President 70
prevent any reduction.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEARS.
Republican.
1914 1879. 1876.
siss. s.7ss slsa, sOi ,7s7 si77,S7o,es7
Democratic.
1877, 1878. 1875.
s,s4 400 e.s s,ss,6os esl slSS,774.49s
Total three years Of republican .,, N, ~,
appropriations. $ooo''Vi'V"'
Total thrce years Of Democratic $40, --o a.,
appropriations, Saoo,1 on
Total Democratic reduction, 1888 1921, $50
Average annual seduction, ST'97o'9ss
This Is the identical 'sham reform
that cross.road Republican journals
and ofiice-holding speakers have
preached to the people.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
From the Troy Daily Times, i(Republican,)
Feb. %. 1873.

From the Troy Daily Times, l(NepuDlican, v
Feb. %, 1873.
If congress keeps on 10 the end as
lit has been going for two or three
days its termination will be welcomed
by hosts of people thro'out the country
as a benedction. Last night when
only one hundred and forty-seven
members were persent in the honse Mr.
Garfield called up the civil apropria'
ton bill and recommended an amend.
ment concerning the salaries OF pub
lie officers. This furnished that arch
demagogue Ben Butler an opportunity
to make his shameful proposition
which was defeated the other day. He
did so at once, the 'jop being put up"
it seems between him aud Garfield
Ellis H. Roberts vainly endeavold to
postpone action. But the mercenary
fellows on the floor who had doubtless
gone there to steal $4,000 each from
the people of the United States mock
ed him with derision. He however
made the pious Credit Mobil'er Gar
field wriggle and squirm like a skin
ned eel. Eighty.one men voted
under convenient cover of tellers 80
there is no tell.tale yea and nay list,
to pay themselves $4,000 for term
OF service which will close next week.
For a man who stands upon trial for
past misdemeauors and begs the mer-
ciful indulgence Of the people the coz
duct of Garfield in this business is
strangely imprudent in a personal
sense. Perhaps Butler has "got a
twist on him and dragged him into
the work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

The Otter Creek News, edited by a
Republican ex.soldier, comes out for
Phelps, the Democratic candidate for
Governor, in this way: "E. J. Phelps
is the man for all men TO vote tor who
have had enough of ring rule. His
nomination has nothing to do with
the late war, but his election would
have great deal to do in cleaning out
all rings. The present issue is a war
against rings and plundering, and who
is more fit captain than Z. J.
Phelps"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
Gilt.EdUcd Bnttcr,

There is always an active demand
for butter that is up to the gilt-edged
standard in quality and color. Much
butter that is otherwise good sells at
q reduction of from three TO five cents
per pound, because deficient in color.
Dairymen should Their use Wells.
Richardson & Cos Perfected Butter
Color to give bright June color.
This color is by far the bright, purest
and best made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

One OF tho charges which tho Pier
report platform on which General
Garfield was nominated brings against
the Democratic party is-"they have
eudeayored 10 obliterate the sacred
memories Of the war;" The platform
also aflirms that 'ahe duty and pur-
pose Of tbs Republican party are TO
use every legitimate means 10 restore
al tho States Of this Union 10 the
most perfect harmony that may be
practicable Both Ut these clauses
mean that The welfare VI The itepubli.
can party Is superior 70 The welfare of
the whole country, For surely II the
meGorles Of the var. sacred OF pro-
fame, could be obllleraled the section
al hate Of Republicans, which IL their
bond Of union, would die, Aud what
could prove "a restoration Of all the
States to tie most perfect harmony"
would not prove "practlca Die" to the
existence Of the Republican party,
practicable harmony" meaas "our'
harmony, and II thee or four South.
ern States could be maoip ulaied into
such practicable harmony as would
return electoral votes for Garfield
there would be less squeamishness
about collaborating the sacred memo,
ries Of the war,'-[N, Y. World.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
MANItIAGEs.

In Woodstock, Aug, 81, by Rev. Moses
Kldder, Charles o. Buck OF Bradford, aud
Emma II. Underwood OF Lawrence, Mass,
In Claremont, ", H., Aug, 10, by Rev,
Edward Smiley, Alonzo Crockett OF
Lowell, MASS. aud Ionic A. weleh OF
Claremont.
At the Baptist Parsonage In felehville,
Aug, II, by Rev. j, y, Small, +, Grover,
OF Ludlow, aud Eta Langworthy OF
Cayendlsh. Also, Aug. IL, Bradford
Grimes and Mrs. Eliza A, Persons both
OF Weathersfeld
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
LOUISA BROOK ESTATE.


The undersigned, having been appointed BY
the Probate Court Of the District Of Hartford,
Commissioners to receive, examine and ad.
Just all claims and demands Of all persons
against the Estate lof Louisa Brooks. late Of
Bethel, in said District, deceased, and the
claims of the deceased exhibited In set of to
the claims Of the creditors, hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purpose Of examin-
ing and allowing said claims at the office Of
Charles H. Williams, in said Bethel. on
the 21st day Of August, andthe 21st day Of De-
crmber. 1850, from one O'Clock P. NJ. until four
o'clock P, NJ, on each Of said days. and that
six months from tho 2lst day Of June. A.
D. 1880. il the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims to us
for examination and allowance.
Dated ut Bethel, this 18th day of July, A.
D. 1880.
ALbERT d. SANDERS, Commits
FREDERICK H. MARKS, sioners.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

One Of our prominent business men said
10 vs. the other day, lin the spring my
wife got all run down and could not eat
anyihingi passing your store saw pile
OF Hoods Barsaparila IN tho window,
and ! got q bottle, After she had been
taking II week she had q rousing APP
petite, and II did her everything, HE
took three bottles, and II was the best
three dollars ever invested" Dear read,
or will yop Try bottle aud be convinced
OF its gfea yaine,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

p Vermont hide-bound Republican
Vermont, is in danger ofgoiug Demo.
cratic. The Republicans are alarmed
and the idea that the red.hottest, the
dyed. ir.the.wool-es the bloody shirt
ist, the blatant tooterists, like Logan
q Co., are sent into Vermont to talk,
Is one of the events OF the canvass Of
1880. The alarm Of the Republicans
10 great. - wv hitshsll Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

Have Wistar's Balsam OF Wild
Cherry always a. hand 1t cures
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping
Cough, Group. Influenza, Consump
1ion, and all Throat aud Lung Com
plants. so cents aud 81 a bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

: Rev. Cyrus Hamliu, D. D., IL. D.,
Of Bangor, Me-, has been elected to
the presidency Of Middlebury College,
For such a position he is eminently
qualified by his varied learning and
executive force. He was one OF the
prominent temperance men who was
a victim Of free speech as illustrated
by the Republican mob at Augusta.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
Every Invalid N Druggist.

By buying new and popular med
iclne Kidney-Wort you get in each
package enough Of the dry compound
to make six quarts Of medicine, thus
saving double the money which is u.s.
ualy paid for medicine. prepared on
liquid. 1t is a specific cure tor Kid
ney and Liver diseases.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

Elk Judge Richard Busted, Form.
erly Of Alabama, hut now resident
of New York City, has declared for
Hancock, lie was an appointee
of President Lincoln. lie announces
his willingness to stump the State in
Gen. Hancocks interest.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

Judge Hilton, head of the house OF
A. T. Stewart & Co., of New York,
the greatest establishment in the
world, and which employs thousands
OF men, has published letter in favor
of Hancock. He thinks Hancock a
better protectionist than Garfield; he
knows Garfield has voted in congress
oftener for free trade than protection.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
For Senators,

For Senators,
GEORGE l. FLETCHER, Chester,
SHERMAN L. LIVINGSTON, Pomfret
EDWIN II. sHEDD, West Windsor
For Assistant Judges Of Co. Court,
CHARLES W. BLACK, Barnard,
THOMAS KEEfE, Windsor,
For States Attorney,
NJ. II. GODDARD, Ludlow.
For Judges Of Probate,
L. Il. BALDWIN, Hartford District
II. u. RoUNDY, Windsor District
For Sheriff,
DON c. POLLARD, Cayendlsh.
For High Baillf,
Z. d. CARPENTER, Brldgewater,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
IBIRTIis,

IN Woodstock, Aug, ~, q sou to Mr.,
aud Mrs, johnnie bean,
IN Queehee, Aug, 10, q son TO Mr., and
Mrs, W, Wesley Staples,
In DrIdgewater, Aug, II, q son TO Mr.,
and Mrs, A, ". Wood,
In iIartland, Aug, 80, u son 10 ~ aud
Mrs, Joseph Morgan,
In Perklnsyille, Aug, Is, q son TO Rev,
l.. u. Rockwell,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
DEATHS.

In Woodstock, Aug. 81, Glenn, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs, u. l., Sumner, aged years
and II months.
In Woodstock, Aug, 20, Mrs, Judah
Hatch, aged rs years.
In Brldgcwater, Aug. IS, Captain Sui
Ivan White, aged 70 years and 0 mos.
In Wilmington, Del, July 23, Gilman
White, Formerly OF Brldgcwatcr,) In his
slst year.
In Bethel, Aug, Is, Lucen II. West,
formerly OF Woodstock) aged about ~,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

Sunday school teacher: "My dear
children, can any of you tell me why
,Abf1ham, did not sacrifice his son
Isaac as he intended to. Which OF
you can give the correct answer Fin
ally the son of wealthy butcher
says: II know because he wasn't
fat enough" ...H oil.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

Things are beginning to hum down
in Maine, politically speaking. The
Republicans are out with their est.
mates of last year warmed over.-
They claim anywhere from ten to
twenty thousand majority, and would
gladly take a warranty deed OF two
thousand.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

Gen. Lawton of Georgia has taken
the the stump in Vermont tor Han
cock and the Democratic State ticket.
He opened at Burlington Monday
night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

There is yet danger that the Repub'
licans will capture the State Of Yer
mont. The Democrats up there
should net relax any efforts to prevent
this.-rBoston Post,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
S27,975,9s3

A colored man named Spearman
while marching in Democratic pro-
cession in Mississippi, was shot dead
the other day by r. V. Pearson,
Greenback candidate for Sheriff, who
was in another procession. A gen
eral firing commenced and Pearson
was killed and several others wounded.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

KEEP 1T ON HAND.-No farmer or
teamster should be without Henry d
Johnson's Arnica and Oil Liniment.
It is invaluable ia cases Of hurts, Ell
Their on man or beast,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

Singers and Public Speakers should
use Downs Elixir, as 1t removes
hoarseness and increases the power OF
the voice.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

If you desire rosy cheeks aud a fair
complexion. purify the blood by the
use Of Baxters Mandrake Bitters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

a statement Of tho financial condl.
ton of tho Stats Treasury the slst OF
July IL just out, and on the face Of it
makes a good showing, being as iol-
lows;
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
Sl85,97l.G9

That reads very well, and will be
used as an electioneeriug story by the
State House ring, but wait until the
session Of the Legislature and see the
figures then. Then will come another
story. Now the liabilities do not
show up, while the assets do. Then
the treasurer will be calling tor a tax
to meet the liabilities that now are
kept out of sight. If the financial
condition OF the state is SO good as
this SEEMING electioneerng story tells,
why did the treasurer say to the COM
mittee of the last Legislature that 70
cents on the dollar state tax was not
enough, and he must have authority
to borrow! When the Legislature
meets there will be big deficiency,
instead of a seeming surplus of $780,
102.6O. This apparently excellent
showing comes just in time for the
September election. Montpelier Ar
gus.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

WEI DE MEYERS CATARRH
euro, a Constitutional Antidote for
this terrible 1nalady, by Absorption.
Tho most Important Discovery since
Vaccination. Other remedies may
roliove Catarrh, this curos at any
stage before Consumption sets In.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

A good prophet-l0o per cent
TKokomo Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
S235,074.35
LIABILITIES.

LIABILITIES.
Due town U. S. surplus fund, ll,5l9.96
Due on soldiers account, 9,43s.24
Suspense account-outstand.
Ing checks, l,H3.s0
known 100000
Interest on same prior to ma
turity, $4,000
bank, 2s,4o9.es
Agricultural College fund, due
In 1880, 1856, 10000
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25

7 ADiIs Ann sTOnR-KRgPEns-
~ You can get Choice deeds cheap, by
writing on Postal for our Price List. which
and SEQ Tho many kinds OF Merchandise ws
keep for sale NJ suIpr singly low prices, We
send samples o. Handbags, Laees, itibbons,
Prlpges, 10, II requested. We sell Whole
sale aud Retail Tor Cash down, A new
combination system enables us 10 quote very
close prices We have ~, W and S. pack
ages Of holions which cannot DO bought for
twice the money eisewhre, all wanted
IN every family. Money returned " not
satisfactory, HouGHroN d BUTTON,
d fremont H., Boston, Mass,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
ASSETS.

Cash on baud and In banks, s2ls,st0.s2
Due on state tax Of 1879, 3,85774
Due from savings banks taxes, l7,S76.79
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-08-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

fHE WEEKLY ava will DO fould q ussful
auxiliary by oil who arc earnestly working
for the Ief0rl OF the National Government,
Relieving that the evils which have 90 long
be'et the country can be cured only by
change Of the party ~ power, THE hps
earnestly supports Tor President and Vice
President, iilkeOes and EsGLIsH,
IN oider that all those who symPathlze
with our. purpose may most etielenllY co.
crate With We, W. vii send The Weekly
months,
Address THR sUS. New York CITY.