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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

BYRON, Jan. 2l.-Bear hunting is the
staple amusement. Trying TO tell just how
many have fallen before our Nimrods,
would be- like guessing the present Exec
utiye's" name, so / refrain from saying
more than that the town will probably have
TO make special appropriation TO pay the
bouuties. ON the thirteenth, Stephen Tay-
lor, 4. S. Young and B. y. Mitchell started
on ones track lthat had been followed
some days previously; hear they drove
three out of their den one night just at
dusk, and that Taylor and Mitchell reached
home last Sunday night with two, leaving
Young still after the ''big 'un."
Miss II. II. Darlington OF Andoyer is
teaching in Dist. No. Miss Sadie Paine
of Weld, on ''Buckficld HILL"
Gov. Garcelon's following the constitu-
ton etc., reminds one man of how he fol-
lowed a bear, with no weapon "but jack
knife" Says he, II followed him, but was
keerful not to come up to him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

pESMARk.-Qne day last week, as VIM.
Rean, an aged citizen of Denmark, was de-
scending, In his pung, the steep hill from
Denmark post Office to the lower village,
he was run into by coasting double sled,
freighted with seven boys. that had follow
ed him with frightful speed over the icy
road. The sieds broke every standard"
of one side of the pung runners, and one
leg OF the horse, yet, strange TO state, the
lads received no injury. This performance
as narrow aud miraculous escape, was
eoualled II not eclipsed, some years ago,
by Orlando Y. Blasted, who, while sliding
down hill at swim rate, overlook and ran
under two-horsc team, horses and all, and
throwing down the horses, yet himself
escaping unscathed.-BldgtoH Ne,cs.
Jan. l9.-The Silver Lodge ofRebeckah's
was instituted the Ath, by n. W. g. N.
byron Kimball, end the following officers
installed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.


ANpovER. snow storm of the 10Th
has given renewed activity in logging OPP
eratlons, and men and oxen are In great
demand.
A very large party from Bethel and al
Joining towns attended the last grand ball
given by John A. French, esq, tuesday
evening, 18th. Audoyer people were most
happy to meet their Bethel friends, and We
hear all were well pleased with the enter
tainment Of Mr.. French.
Andover people contemplate turning out
en- massc Friday, 90th, at Bradecns, Bethel
Hin. f
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Mills held their
wedding reception at the residence OF Mr.
Nathan Dresser, "Wednesday evening, Jan.
2lst. A large number of friends were
present and enjoyed u pleasant social even
ing and splendid supper. Many thanks to
Mr.. and Mrs. Mills for their Kindness and
hospitality. ,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

EUGENE HALE.-Mr. Hale did q s s%,sndid
days work, "Wednesday, In the House.
Single-handed and alone he was more than
q match for tho opposition. Every thrust
he made pierced the armor of his antago-
nists. His appeal for the admission ofthe
Representatives of the disfranchised cities
was powerful, while his steady and persis-
tanr exposure Of the illegality of the course
OF his opponents was admlrable. Mr..
Hale is doing noble service for the State
in his present position and the State win
not forget it.-Rennebeo Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

soUSp IN LAw.-He (the Governor
seems to have los. sight of the great su-
.preme purpose Of elections, 10 Wit, gov
eminent BY the people. Any course what
ever which thwarts the will of the majority
defeats that purpose. Government can not
ne csTr.ed on upon the narrow rules suited
only to q hackslers trede. No party can
afford TO obtain or TO hold power by the
perpetration of wrong The decision Of
the Supreme Court of Maine VIII Impress
the whole country as sound in law and en-
iientiy ses..--N j. Sun. f.-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27
@xfara Atmatrat.
PARIS, MAINE, JANUARY q, 1850.
Newspaper Decisions.

l. ANY person who takes paper regularly
from the of6ce-whefher directed 10 his name OF
another's, or whether he has subscribed or NOT
!. responsible for the payment
2. Il person orders his paper discontinued,
ne must pay all arrearagcs, or the puoiisher may
collect the whole amount. whether the paper IL
taken from the ofice or not-
s. The Courts have decided thatrefnsing 10 take
newspapers and periodicals IRON the post once,
OF remoSins and leaving them uncalled fos, is
prtmc Jacse evidence Of maud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

EAST BUcKrIELp, Jan. 20.-At a meet
ing of the Crystal Wave Lodge of Good
Templars, it was voted TO hold the twelfth
Anniversary of the lodge on Friday eve,
Jan. 80, at their lodge room. Members
are reminded that the Anniversary supper
has never been postponed on account of the
weather.
On account of the glorious news in Sep
TENDER concerning Names election, had
a bonfire near my residence, and light in
the window for some fusionists 10 see :
on the count ont by Gov. Garcelon, Fogg
4 Co., the Fusionists reminded me of my
light; on the count in of the Supreme
Judges, ] shall set a light in the window
for some Fusionist to see, who may be
lost in the Fogg. HARTFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

DrxrrELD, Jan. 20.-Onr grist mil Is
completed and soon will be in operation.
The telegraph line is completed nom
Canton Mills to Dixfeld. Our operator Is
Master Frank Stanley.
A good assortment of ready-made cloth
ing will be found at Mr.. Frank Stanley x
Co. s, at reasonable rates.
Our village school is under the able man
agement of Mr.. George Bartlett OF TINS
place, and Is progressing nicely.
The =. O. II. had q grand ball on the
evening Of Jan. 18th.
Farmers are hauling in wood to the VII
layers at from $500 to $500 per cord.
A. W. :.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

NoRwAY.-The Light Infantry Company
OF Norway, was under marching order, on
Saturday. About forty men responded 10
orders, aud were In uniform all day.
VI. VI. Phinncy whose revised advertise
ment appears in another column, is heart
lily recommended by Lewiston people. Mr..
Phinney came from Lewiston to Norway,
built his present store, and has taken mp
permanent abode with the people Of Ok
ford County. Those who have visited his
store cannot fail to second our view that
1t Is one OF the neatest and most tasteful
dry goods stores in the State,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

RoxBuRY, Jan. Elm setting mp my
last, the printer misdated one part, max
Ing II Dec %. instead Of &c.
Miss Rebeeca Bailey OF Andover Is teach
ing In No. g X. l.. Taylor finished in No.
4 last Saturday.
Since Dec. 81, we have had very mild
weather, had quite a rain storm last Sun
day.
Town meeting was held last Monday %
choose an agent To attend To the towns in
terests In the coming State Valuation. |
hear :. VI. Locke, esq, was chosen.
W. III. l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

|oCNfY LODGE, /. O. G. THE annual
session OF the Oxford County District
Lodge |. o. of G. T., will be held with the
invinciblc Lodge, at their hall in East
Sumner, on the second Wednesday in Feb
ruary next to commence at half past nine
O'Clock, a. IN. 1t is hoped that we may
have full delegation as there is important
business comming before the meeting.
V. =. DeCoster. Dist. Sec.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

We have received from F. +. Favor,
Commission Merchant, Boston, copy OF
the Proceedings of the Sixth Annual
Convention of the National Butter, Cheese
and Egg Association" which was held at
Chicago. Mr.. Favor was a native OF
this county. and is now one Of the heavy
commission merchants of Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27


full weather during the past two weeks.
The sleighing never was better, and everv-
thing Is favorable for out Of door work.
The Bethel Library Association met last
Monday evening at Mrs. Cyrene s. Little
hales to organize for Fair, to be held late
In the season. The first meeting To work
for the Fair will be held OF the house Of
Hon. David Hammons on Monday evening,
Jan. 26th. The members and all interested
In the Public Library, are requested to
meet and assist.
John Swan Is finishing of n room in his
potato store on Railroad Street to be used
for Grange Hall.
| Col. c. S. Edwards, who was appointed
Inspector General on Governor Smiths
staff, LEFT last Saturday on early train for
Augusta to attend to his duty. We learn
the Colonel was absent from home only
two days.
Large quantities of poplar are being
hauled In TO the steam mill nj So. Bethel.
Mr.. Ayers Mason is putting in one hun
dred cords OF birch 20 the mill on Fish
Stream.
Last Tuesday about thirty couples from
Andoyer and Rumford took q sleighridc tn
Bethel. where bountinl supper was
served by Barden, Bethel House. Bise-
lows full Quintctte Band furnished music
for the occasion.
Our people were palned 10 learn of the
sudden death OF Joseph Chandler, who
died a, his residence at Gorham, y. IL. on
TUESDAY last, being sick only two days.
Mr.. Chandler l. we'll known A. one of the
most experienced engineers On the Grand
Trunk. having had the charge OF an engine
some over twenty live years. The deceased
leaves a widow, daughter aud large
cincle OF friends tn mourn his loss. His
obsequie, will be attended from the VI f.
church on Thursday, g2d inst G.
Jan. 2i-About six inches of snow Tues
day aud four inches Thursday night with
rainy forenoon Friday, sent JOY 10 The
hearts OF the lumbermen. The snow was
getting thin in the main roads, and there
was not enough TO ill the rough places IN
the woods.
cur young men who went 10 Nebraska
in November prospecting have returned,
aud the pleasant face OF Charlie Johnson
is again seen at the delivery window of the
Post Office, aud DR.. Tucll Is found at his
old quarters in Chapman Block, husily en-
gagged In all departments ofdentistry. We
regret the loss of young men from our
State, and cordially welcome them on their
return. Our aim should be, To hold out
such inducements Ia our young men, that
they will remain in our own State and this
may DE done, By impressing them with the
thought, that getting money is not all OF
life, but that honest toll In any department,
and an unsullied character, are the surest
passports To society and fame. W.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

The advertisement of old Hebron
Academy may be again found in our col
umns. The spring term begins Tuesday
Feb. Il. and continues IL weeks. Prof.
A. f. Daniels, with an able corps OF
assistants, will continue in charge. From
this school have graduated many leading
men of the county. including Nice-Pres-
dent Hamln.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

-Blaeksmiths and all Others who use
iron and steel, should read the advertise
ment OF +. Corey n CO., to be found IN
another col. This is one of the strong
est firms in Maine, and Oxford County
BUYERS can make excellent trades at their
establishment
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

The friends and former pupils of j..
F. Moody. viii read with pleasure, his
advertisement of Bridgtou Academy for
the spring Of 1880. The term begins
February 10, and continues Il weeks.
He has a large and efficient corps OF
instructors. Pupils from western Oxford
will find this school excellent as well as
accessible.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

On our policy Life in the North
western Mutual, IT. L. Merry, Agent.
Auburn we received dividend Of S5.2l
Jan. LIST. The premium was ss.4l /;
thus the dividend was more than half OF
the nremium.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27
OBITUARY.
From the Boston Herald. ]


Died, at Augusta, Ne, Jan. l6, 1880, the
creature Of DIR. G. and others, aged days.
Those in attendance could not agree upon
the nature of the disease, SO a special
was sent 10 Bangor 10 consult
the head OF the faculty in that city. Seven
of the most learned doctors Joined In a
prescription which ended its agony in n
few hours. Still great difference OF optn-
ion exists in regard to the cause OF its
death. Many think it died of mortiflca-
ton: some, that 1t was hereditary dis
ease; others, that it was suliocated with
fraud. falsehOod and corruption, II is
proposed 20 take its remains TO Portland.
The day is not named The weather being
warm, il should be buried at their earliest
convenience Order of professions:
Chief Marshai-Fillsbury.
Assistants.
The late Governors Council and stan.
Calithumpean Band.
The corpse-Drawn by Solon's steers.
Pail Rearers-The would.be Governors Coun.
~ Gil and Stagt.
Chief Mourners-Dr. C.. the defunct 6osernof'
President OF senate and speaker OF
House of Representatives.
The Fag.end Of all Nations.
Rear Guard-Swan and Hartman In one
wheel coach drawn by solon's black colt
Us last and final resting place will be in
the rear of Chaseis mill IN Turner, Die.
Maine papers please copy. j. II. b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

PERsoNAL---Gen. BeaI of Norway, has
entered upon his duties as Adjutant Gen.
eral, and has relieved Gen. Chamberlain at
the latter's request. Gen. Beal will oil the
place admirably, as he is an excellent
officer, ofmuch experience, cool, brave and
energetic, and proved himself good sol
der In the war.---Le,cfston Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

BucxrrnLp.-Therc will be Fair and
Entertainment at Warrens Hall, on Tues
day evening, Jan. q; proceeds go TO pur-
chase village hearse. 4 splendid order
of exercises is announced, as well as a
large variety Of articles for sale. There
will be a good moon, 80 visitors from out
OF town will be plenty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

Mrx,co. Jan. 2I.-The school In District
No. . is now under the charge OF Rev. -
r. ID. Crockett OF Canton, and Is progress
ing nicely. Mr.. c. Is an old and success
fnl teacher This school was commenced
by Merton Austin, scholar OF TINS dis-
trict. tie is good scholar, but as he was
but mere boy, he could not maintain the
order and excite the interest in the schooi
that was necessary to make the school u
profitable one. Every district should elect
their best men for school agents, ana not
their most "scaley" ones. We think II
would be better for towns to leave the
hiring of teachers to the Supervisor or y
$. Committee. n. W. .
Gilbert Barrett. esq. has purchased all
of d. +. Browns right and interest In the
steam mill ut this place, and will give II u
thorough repairing and then run 1t for Gus
tom saving OF boards, shingles, &c. He
will as soon as he can put In machinery for
the manufacture OF bowels, purchase birch
aud other kinds OF lumber and, we hope
keep the mill running all the time.
our people are hauling large lots of pota-
toes to the Canton depot. They sell them
for 40 cts. per bushel.
Ephraim Allen is teaching a singing
school here.
The excitement regarding matters at
Augusta has been intense. The fnsionists
have been very quiet, and well they might
be. 4 number OF hitherto prominent
Democrats regard Garcelon's action with
disfayor, and his Councils conduct rs sim
ply hellish. Garcelon knew that his action
was unconstitutional and Illegal, and when
he stumped the State TO defend himself he
better have been seeking forgiveness from
high Heaven. sis the Constitution con-
stitutional." so asks the Argus. 800 the
Rcformers p need reiormation!' we ask.
H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

THE Nation says that 1.-THE creation OF
the national bank system was, next after
the removal of the slavery cloud from. the
political horizon. the best result OF the
var"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

Ell Cole, our well known carriage MAKER
has gone to Jackson, N. H., to work our
ing the spring and summer, but viii return
next fall, ready TO start into carriage man
ufacturing again.
The Fusionists are gradually COOLING
down.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27
For the OXFORD DExooRAr.

For the OXFORD DEMOCRAT.
THAT CLEARING INCONSISTENCY
Mr.. Editor:
In the Ner Religion of Jan. 10, | ind
the following;
SurREME Court vs.. SUPREME CouRr.
Ifrom bangor commerciail II
We would cab the attentionof the read
ers of the Commercial to the following
opinion given by the full court Dec. -,
1877, to wit;
JoRN APPLETON,
c. W. WALTON,
j. q. DickERsoN,
wN. G.. BaRRows,
CHARLES DANFoRTH,
VA. WRIT VIRGIN,
JOHN A. PETERS.
ARrKMAs LIBBY,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-27

Wnlcn rtau> IL IoittNs
cit Is to be regretted that votes arc lost by
the negligence OF town officers. but the obvious
remedy is 10 choose such as know their duty
and knowing II will perform II.
In contradistinction to the above clearly
expressed opinion at that time, Is the recent
opinion upon Gov. Garcelon's questions to
the same court, constituted of the same
Judges with the exception of Judge Sy'
monds. not then OF the court, and Judge
Virgin, whose term Of office has expired
and in direct conflict with the same Is
the latter clause of their opinion on the
first question of the Governor, which reads
as follows;
"The Representative Is not 10 be deprived OF
his right because municipal officers have neg
lected their duty"
(Signed) JOHN APPLETON,
CHARLES W. WALTON,
wM. G. BARRows,
CHARLES DANroKrH,
JOIN A. PETERS.
ARIENAs LIRBEY,
JOSEPH W. SYMoNps.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-04-17

Omshs, which seems to be the special
champion Of the downtrodden red man. 10
now the scene of another test case. One
John Elk, q Winnebseo Indian. alleges
that he wanted to vote on election day. and
that one Charles Wilkins. . proud and
arrogant caucasian, aud also registrar and
judge at one Of tho ward polling places,
refused to permit him TO register % . voter
or to cast his ballot. By this deprivation
Of the right Of suffrage John Elk feels
himself injured to the amount Of $4,000
aud hss brought suit 10 the United states
our for the same. The intention is to
carry the case INTO the United States 40
preme court and there ascertain whether
or not the fourteenth and fifteenth consti-
tutionsl amendments take in the Indian.
Judge Dundee, of Omaha. in the Ponca
case. held thatan Indian is a person. Now
the question arises. 70 i person ascitizeni
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-04-17


poc!ssoe ee coet.seeo dss and . halt ye!.asp,
trcs'ueut JOHNSON. bio he'd oa0e uudsf
ne ~. .T@S
/. 10 looV no Was aCpoiutsd ~ Frestdene
0sans mtnissst q enteoNeellary . envoy
s1tfs0tuensty - Cntoa. witch posieiou nc
attef declined
10 me Same year no was appointed LAND
Gnmm'ss,nner 81 tue Grend Rapids 400
INDIANA 70 lfoao. wa'cn no accepted. ana
,nere9pon emoved 20 drsnu hspids; ~
leld, % WIS Sppninseo oV fres'oen! ua!cs
S'nue.u"s NV
lsNr - INC "rksn'ss.'on ot'sns Mpu1,s-
eau HaI.v ~, .auna1u wss sn s.ueus NIX
- r.ee sou ~u'S. sne uas. u"n..os
~ co'.s.sss = uaso 80" ~ss ssa .sI
."Hn.s IA, r".k. H. suu ~. N.I i luz s IA ~
W Wus.s I..as...s a.. ha ~. =. s,,arsa
..ns..S ~ 49,. $500. S"a h.ae .,.s.sd
,n,n ' ,hs snn %,is pa'. .nd' n - .c,.,.d car.
",ss. ssn;,ni,cs n 2 4 ia w.e
chs,rmsn ~ the M;chic.n rennhsicsn atate
csn.,sI "onnr.iss.. - H. D. siso : deleost.
~ ~. ns,ion.l n.iional conven-
sscn that nomins,.d Arm ~ iS60. Alan =
delerste "a me philsdelnhis convenuon Of
1870 In vhich Grant N ra-nominaied.
and ! delesate 4 Largo Ia Che national ro-
puhlican Convention held a CINCINNATI IN
1875. which nominated President HAYES,
A, Philadelphia he made the speech eec-
onding the nomination Of Schuyler Colfax
for the vice presidency; at Cincinnati be
announced the solid vote Of Michigan for
Hayes at the decisive moment.
For many, years MI. Howard had been in
feeble health, and he consented to accep,
the governorship Of Dakota, in the belief
that he would receive benefit from it's clear,
invieorating atmosphere. HE administra
ton has been alike intelligent and satisfac,
tory.
Mr.. Howard was . member Of the Pres
bytefian church, and acted come years eince
a president Of the American evangelical
alliance wheni IL met in this city. He s1f-
fered serious business misfortnnes in 1857,
hut was subsequently, successful. and has
lett an estate estimated as worth at least
$4,000.
His health, for many years enfeebled, was
originally improved by his residence IN
Dakota, but his exhausted vitality at la.t
gave way, Q for . month paat his condi
ton has been critical. He passed through
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-04-17

The .eseoud OF third" jp1rnal to 0nd OF
the .peenliar relations" TO which our pro.
sses 90 tpuchissly allsdsh Oar psoteGs
! 10 Nhissppointed oar expectations bytndul.
|eiag IL srecrimination, instead Of frankly
sMtiug tie truth-as the court would say,
the whole truth. II the Ps,tigrew lauda.
ton was not %reciprocalIv designed then the
old debt remains unllquidated and we shsll
have the pleasure Of hearing from II
again.
The senior editor OF, this concern (havlna.
returned) would extend . grateful acknow-
ledement for the kind and feeling allusion
to him personally. Shake! The other Reu.
tlsman, and the junior editor acknowledge
the Appropriateness of the rebuke so dell.
cately and yet 70 stinginely administered In
the opening lines where We appear o.
second aud perhaps the third journal who
hss found out the peculiar relation. We
he'd dared to hope that the p. & d. was
the Columbus of this important discovery,
and We feel correspondingly humiltsted. II
must be that ~ protegs, in is peculiar
relations With the flrst Judicial. has been
uupardorably indtscreet. Like the Ostrich
when it seeks to escape from It's putsuers
huries its diminetive head 10 tho sand,
leaving tho grea. bulk of its body exposrs
l-,hus, to use q phrase familiar to %,
prosese. giving itself away" However
there 10 some consolation in learning thai
tho "auimus of the DIG" IVES apparent
There 10 at least q sp.sm If bliss IN tht
reflection that We have not written 10 vain
The unhappy. misanthropical wretch 10 hs
whose "auimus of the dig" 10 neve: discov
cred. and u Deadwood protege is to b
commended again for it's nice discernmen,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-04-17

BY order OF the C0lnmlHees
ALExANDKR HUGHEs. Chairman.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-04-17
the LATE GOVERNOR HOWARD.
His Private and Public Life from the Re
ginning 90 tho End.
Detroit Post and Tribune.

OStAOlNa w. unN AAAouAVs
Another OF the great men Of Michigan
has passed asay. William A. Howard, or
ator, patriot, aud statesman, is dead.
Bridgewater, in Plymouth county, Massa
chusetts, called BY Its aboriginal owner'
Nnuketset, VA purchased'of the Indians BY
Capt. Miles Standish in 1916. There Dan
iel Howard, father of William A. Howard
vas born. From the1 ce he emigrated Il
Springfield, q small village on the bank o
the Connecticut river in Windsor county
Vermont. There be married Esther Spen-
Ger, and then moved to Hinesburg, twenty
Eve miles west Of Montpelier, in Chittendel
county, in the same state. There on the 6tt
day Of April, 1918, William Alanson How
ard was born. His parents were poor, bul
perhaps no more 40 than nineteenth. o
their neighbors. Hinesburg was not settled
until 1875. Aud thir.y-eigns years in th,
last part of the eighteenth and fore part O
the n~ineteenth century were not ~ fruitful
Of prosperity rs the same number O yesrs
later on. Nj. Howard's early life was I
p~rotrscted struggle for existence. Az :
youth be was not strong. And the necesi'
" for labor vas upon him. Seeing this
and knowing his physical incapscity to cop.
with the hardships Of farm life, he turned
his attention awav from it and sought for Z
trade that would be less laborious and better
suited to his strength. Much of the man q
he was at . later day was cropping out O
the boy. He would depend on no one. L
he vas not strong enough for one thing
there murt be some other for which he hac
sufficient strength. And at the early age o
fourteen years he put it to tie test. From
HinesburR. Vermont, to Albion, New York