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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-11-24
DOMESTIC RECIPES.
POUND CAKES

| POUND CAKES.
Beat up one pound of fresh butter to
cream with wooden spoon, then the
same Of sifted sugar and little lemon
zest; add ten eggs, two at time, and
lastly stir in one pound and quarter OF
flour; put into papered hoops. You can
add either currants, citron, or caraway
seed to taste. Bake on peppered sheets
in moderate oven.
LEMON GINGER CAKES.
Quarter pound of butter, one half
pound Of sugar, three eggs, one small
cup OF milk, the same quantity of mo-
lasses, three and quarter pounds of
-four, teaspoonful of ginger, one Of Gin
namon, one tablespoonful of saleratus
dissolved in the milk, the rind of two
lemons and the juice of one. Bake in a
quick oven.
This is an excellent light cake for
breakfast or luncheon, and is much used
in France: Beat one-quarter pound
butter until it is in cream, take three
eggs and beat until light; mix thorough
ly with the butter; add to this one-half
pound sifted -four, and to this mix one
small cake of compressed yeast; then
gill of water, set to rise over night in
a warm place, put in t1uban form, and
bake in quick oven.
PRINCE ALBERT PUDDING.
Half pound Of stale sponge-cake
soaked half an hour in quart Of fresh
milk, yolks Of three eggs well beaten
with the cake, quarter pound of stoned
raisins, same of wel-washed and picked
currants, and two ounces of finely cut
citron, two ounces Of butter, and two
ounces Of sugar, half Of grated nutmeg;
beat the whites of the eggs to stiff
froth and add, just before boiling the
pudding. Boil for one hour in closely
covered tin, having the water at a full
boil before putting the tin in.
sA1T-AND-wATER CUcUsBERs.
Put fifty freshly picked cucumbers in
a stone jar, separating each layer with
fresh grape leaves, and sprig of sweet
fennel. Pour over them a pickle made
by boiling pint and half Of salt in
gallon of water, and tablespoonful of
cayenne pepper; only let it come to
boil; have it perfectly cold before put
ting it over the cucumbers; cover well
with grape leaves; put a clean piece of
light wood and brick on top to keep the
cucumbers down; they will ferment, be
slightly acid, and be ready for use in
three weeks. This is a Holland recipe.
POTATOES FRIED IN CREAM.
Wash and peel ten medium sized pota-
toes; cut them in dice quarter of an inch
square, laying them in cold water as
soon as they are cut; boil them in well
sailed boiling water until they are just
tender; drain them, moisten them with
cream, or with just enough of the sauce
made for the carrots to make them adj
here together, and let them cool. Fiji
teen minutes before dinner put them in
hot frying-pan, containing a table,
spoonful of melted butter, and brown
them quickly in a cake; to turn them
out, lay the dish on the top of the frying
pan, and, grasping both firmly, turn
them upside down. If the potatoes have
been Drowned in cake, and the pan
shaken to prevent sticking they will fall
out on the dish in compact form. Cold
boiled potatoes may be treated in the
same way, and will require less than half
an hour for preparation.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-11-24

DY JAMES r. FIELDS.

farmer travelling with his load
Picked up horseshoe In the road,
AND nailed 1t fast to his barn.door,
Inae LUCK might down upon him pour,
That every blessing known in life
Might crown his household and his wife,
And never any kind of harm
Descend upon his growing farm.
But dire ir-fortune soon began
To visit the astoniahed man,,
HIS hens declined to lay their eggs;
His bacon eumbled from the pegs,
And rats devoured the fallen legs;
His corn, that never failed before,
Miluewed and rcttcd on the door:
His grass refused to end in hay;
His cattle died, Or went astray:
In short, all moved the crooked way.
Next spring great drought baked the sod,
And roasted every pea In pod;
The beans declared they could not grow
So long as nature acted 30;
Redundant insects reared their brood
To starve for lack of juicy food:
The slaves from barrel sides went of
As if they had the whooping- cough,
And nothing Of the useful Kind -,
70 hold together felt inclined:
In short, 1t was no use to try
While all the land was in fry.
One morn, deuoralized with grief,
The farmer clamored for relief;
and prayed right hard to understand
what ~ltchcraft now possessed his land;
why house and farm in misery grew
Since he nailed up that "lucky'' shoe.
While thus dismayed DER matters wrong
An old man CHANGED to trudge along,
10 whom he told, with wormwood tears,
How his affairs were in arrears,
And what desperate state of things
4 picked-up horseshoe sometimes bringa
Tho stranger asked to see the shoe,
The farmer brought it into view,
but when the old man raised his head,
H laughed outright and quickly sald,
" No wonder skies upon you frown-
You've nailed the horseshoe upside down!
Just turn it round, and soon youl see
How you and Fortune will agree.
The farmer turned the horseshoe round,
And showers began to swell the ground;
Tho sunshine laughed among his grain,
And heaps on heaps piled up the vain;
The loft his hay could barely hold.
His cattle did as they were told;
bis fruit trees needed sturdy props
To hold the gathering apple crops:
His t1lrnip and potato fields
Astonished all men by their yields;
Folks never saw such ears of corn
As in his smiling hills were born;
His barn was full of bursting bins
His wife presented him with twins;
His ne1ghbors marveled moro and more
To sec the increase in his store.
And now the merry farmer sings
"There are two ways of doing things;
And wuen for good luck you would pray,
Hang up your horseshoe the right way"
-Harper's Magazine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-11-24
g ANeSNskind of Match Case:

New because 1t is only within the last few
years that 1t has been improved and brought
within the reach of every one; old in princi-
pie becatise the first invention was made and
ago, and cases made at that time and worn
ever since, are nearly as good as new. Read
the following WHICH is only one case Of many
hundreds; your jeweler can tell of similar
ohes. ..
MANsfIEuD, PA., May 2Sth, 1878. .
have custoiher who HAS carried one of
Boss Patent Cases fifteen years and Enew
it two years before he got it, and it now at'
pears good for ten years longer.
II. E. OLNEY, Jeweler.
Remember Jas. Boss is the only Patent
Case made of two plates of solid gold Zone
exposed to wear or sight, the great advan-
tagc of these solid plates over electro-gilding
is apparent to everyone. Boss is the only
ten warrant, Of which the following is a fac
smile:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-11-24
slipped from her loving arms forever to
rest on Gods green hillside.
HTako caro-nv opr1oa ~

"Take care-my apples !"
But the warning came too late, for the
sharp corner in the orchard-path had
been reached by swift, flying feet, and a
young man, handsome, straightforward,
gray-eyed, had awkwardly stumbled
over and upset great basket Of apples.
Pearl Barren sprang forward, but
drew back, flushing shyly, for she saw at
glance two tbings-viz., that the in
truler was q gentleman, and-intensely
contrite.
II beg your pardon-I did not hear
you in time; how very unfortunate ?"
He was on his knees in moment, his
strong white hands searching here and
there in the grass for vagrant apples.
Pearl stood silently under the tree till
he had finished his task.
Which Of her city friends would recog-
nize her, I wonder, in that calico dress,
blue-checked apron, and sensible, broad
brimmed, coarse straw hat?
"Thank you?"
She held out her hand for the basket
as she spoke.
1T is heavy; may l not carry it for
you?"
A moments hesitation; then Pearl,
remembering how full it was, said simply:
Thanks-Yes.
cover to that farmhouse. is it not ."
he asked.
But his question was answered by a
voice calling from the house in question:
Patty Pattyv'
"Coming, Aunt Deborah p the girl
called, in her sweet, fresh voice.
II am afraid Aunt Deborah will think
me base intruder" the young man be-
side her said, laughing(y; "but the
truth Is, L was making desperate at
tempt to catch the up-train, and, though
knowing it was not public property, on
seeing this short cut through the Or
chard, determined to take ia rashness
which merited its consequences"
"You were trying to catch the train i?
You will be late; it is too bad?''
Shn cfo,o,,o1 CIV
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-11-24

A cRoss-EYED man who said he was
going to .'vote as he shot" had his
ballot carefully put among the "scatter-
ing by the iudicious inspector. Boston
Commercial Bulletin. -,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The friends and neighbors of j. S. Slate,
who was so seriously injured while working
in saw mill some time since, have subscribed
Sl3O for his benefit
The beautiful residence of Chauncy
Guellow has been sold to G. H. Kingsbury, a
real estate agent of Springfield, and will prob
ably be used as a summer residence for some
fortunate family
A. NJ. Stratton has rented the Deane
farm and proposes to unite farming with the
grocery business.
Decoration services will be held in the
town hall on Saturday, May 29th, at O'Clock
P. NJ, Music, select readings, and an Grafton
by L. W, Combs, NJ. D., are in the pro-
gramme, after which occurs the usual deco
ration of graves.
Mrs. A, NJ, Stratton fell down the cellar
stairs ON Tuesday, breaking her collar bone
and otherwise injuring herself.
The village is preparing for the usual
number of summer visitors
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Park were surpris-
ed on Tuesday evening, by large company
of their associates in church relation, and
other friends, who spent with them a very
pleasant evening, the interest of which culmi-
mated in the presentation to Mrs. Park of a
fine easy chair, a gift eminently appropriate
to lady of unusual activity in advancing years,
and the exercises upon the occasion. Rev. l.
Marcy, a former pastor, made happy presen-
tation speech 10 which Mr.. and Mrs. Park
feelingly responded. Remarks followed by
Rev. Mr. Merrifeld and others, after which
prayer was offered by Rev Mr., Gaylord.
These exercises combined to make the occasion
one long to be remembered. Mr.. and Mrs.
Park have been connected with the Methodist
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

Work on the Baptist meeting house is
progressing.
A trained bear on our streets, few days
since, proved an attraction to the little folks
Jerome NJ. Wright, the gentlemanly and
popular clerk at H. p. Chase's store, is short
ly to go to Nebraska, where situation awaits
him.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Cudworth, recently
married, who have just got comfortably set
tied down to housekeeping, gave reception
Saturday evening to about 30 friends. The
occasion proved very enjoyable. A very nice
collation. was served by the host and hostess,
and the friends present not only left the hap
Ply couple their kindest regards, but num-
Der of valuable presents. We note a dozen
silver knives from Melendy Bros, clock
from Hon. J. L. Martin and DIR. A. b. Bixby,
n dozen silver forks from II. p. Chase and
Homer Dudley, an elegant caster from John
Aiken and G. W. Chase, a very beautiful
pickle dish from H. II. Evans and Geo. II.
Walker, pie knife from G. G. Smith, pair
of vases fIom d. A. Benson, four napkin
rings from parents and sisters of the groom,
a tidy each from Miss Hattie A. Pierce and
and Mrs. G. Il. Shanks and for the supply
of the inner man, a jar of butter from Mr.
and Mrs. Sem Pierce and can of maple syr-
up from Mr.. and Mrs Cyrus Rabbit. =.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

THE SEMINARY EXAMINATION AND EXHIBITION.
Leland and Gray Seminary closed the
spring term with a public examination on
Wednesday and Thursday of last week, and
graduating exercises on Friday. The lecture
on Thursday evening by Rev. l.. b. Hibbard
of Ludlow was full Of humor and good sense
in Just the proportions to delight the audience.
Five students graduated, three from the
academic course of three years and two from
the business and English course. The OK
aninations were credtably done, and elected
frequent remarks from visitors for the
thoroughness of the work on the part of both
teachers and pupils. Special mention should
be made of the class in Caesar and that com
mencing Latin, both under the charge of
Principal Boynton the class in English lit
erature taught by Prof. Manley the normal
| class, which is an institution at this school,
by Miss Kenyon and the class in Shakes
peare, by Miss Bliss The principal is a first
class instructor, and by securing such corps
of assistants, has shown himself as skilful in
the management of school, LELAND and
Gray has never done better work than dur
ing the past year, and Mr.. Boynton's popu.
larty in the school and conAUunity has never
been higher than at the present time. No
wonder he is called for elsewhere. But it is
hoped that movements are already on foot
that will result in securing the continuance Of
his services here, and q still higher success to
the school. 1t will be indeed strange if there
are no friends of this seminary, or even of
either higher education or the common schools
in this part of the State, with minds sufficient
| ly capacious or hearts sufficiently gen
erous, to understand the situation, and
step forward to its support by retaining its
present principal The normal department
must be of very great value to young teachers
here studying, and add greatly to the local
value Of the seminary Nor will the instruc-
ton in elocution, by teacher of special train
ing in this branch, be moderated by any who
think how much of the time in the common
school is spent in learning to read This
work will evidently he continued in the school
so long rs the present principal is retained.
The exhibition on Friday evening was well
patronzed aud enabled the public to see
! something of the results of good drill in
elocnton. The speaking was never better.
There was much to praise in all the speakers,
and TO admire in the efforts of u large pro.
portion. Miss Bliss must have looked with
just pride upon the fruits of her work this
term. TMB
E. J. kuapn and S. D.. Winslow, ID,
started for Boston on Monday to replenish
their stocks of goods.
Mr.. Cathan arrived Saturday from
Beaufort, for his accustomed summering
with rs. Mrs. c.. who has been with her
daughter, Ms Dutton, in Florida during the
winter returned with her husband much i'm
proved in health Mr. and Mrs Duttun may
be expected during the month
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The second trial of Jesse Billings, Jr., at
Ballston, N, Y, upon the charge of murder
ing his wife, has resulted in his acquittal.
The Fruit and Flower Mission in Boston
began its benefcent work for the season last
Monday, and many sick, weary sufferer was
made glad by the bestowal of bright flowers
A beastly crime occurred at Stockbridge,
Mass, about 4 O'Clock last Friday morning,
when two blacks broke into house and re-
peatedly outraged a respectable white wom-
an, while sick man was prevented from cry
ing out or moving by a pistol held close to
his head. The brutes have been arrested,
and one has confessed the whole affair.
-"Goldsmith Maid" the famous trotter,
has fine colt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

1t is Mr. Ballou and his old mare, in
two-wheel rig, this time that has INDUCED in
runaway. 1t was indeed surprise to see
the hitherto steady going creature coming at
such pace, and it was a mark of good rein
manship when Mr.. Ballou guided his SEEM
ingly misguided mare up against Harris 5
store, also showing him to be man not of
puny strength when, as he stopped, the thill
grit gave way and Mr.. Ballou was obliged to
assume the perpendicular in a reverse posi-.
ton. We are glad to report. no bones were
broken.
Be prepared for the enumerator, and
search the records to see how old you are,
ETC., etc.
The dry, dry spell has been broken,
All Nature is giving token;
In imagination we
There will merry harvest be.
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NIX, AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDAY, MAY q, 1880.


Help to be effective should be timely when the
kidneys grow inactive they are apt to do II is wise
to lend them and the bladder early and iudiciOue
medical aid in performing their important functions
The requisite energy Is infused into their operations
without danger Of exciting them, and with great benc
ht TO the general health by using Hostetters StOm-
ach Bitters as diuretic. Powerful stmuants are
rather calculated to injure than bonoht the kidneys
parts TO them the requisite amount Of impetus and
more. II should be remembered that kidney and
bladder complaints In an advanced stage OF develop
ment, very frequently bafe medical skill and prove
fatal To guard against disastrous consequences,
pei their advances by the means suggested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

Patrick Dalton, who has recently pur-
chased the WEIGH and Murphy places on East
street. will give to the Catholic church of the
town his old homestead adjoining the proper
ty recently bought by II. N. F. Marshall, that
they may build a church edifce there.
VIM. Holton has bought and is extensive
ly repairing the house recently occupied by
Peter Ross.
-Chas. II. Green is rebuilding the ell to
his house replacing the old one by a more
extensive and modern one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21
Jacksonville.

Measles have abated
There was severe frost on the 18th
inst, but vegetation had not sufficiently ad-
vanced to receive any serious injury.
-Fruit-trees are blossoming, giving prom
Use of a rich harvest in due time.
Strong, cool winds have much prevailed,
but these cruel seeming winds blow not in
vain"
A much needed rain fell on the 18th
inst, giving the fields, clothed in "smiling
Natures universal robe, lovely aspect
Farmers are busily employed in planting,
it being somewhat earlier in the season than
usual in this locality. L.
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View York s.ocLand VI oney Market.
WATERFOWL Union Live s,OcL MARIE,

IUlHnAN, May II, I5tO.
Market Beef-Choce 81 25a 90; extra SC 750 (;
FIRST quality O0aG %; second quality OCa 90 (;
third quality 4 OOd475.
tSB.-Choice includes nothing but Stalled 100 to
1900 10. bullOcks Extra aud fret quality include the
best fat Second aud third quality include oxen
aud two and three year old steersl
store Cattle-Working oxen, pair, from 500, $50
@l70. Mich Cows aud Calves 20@ SO; extra SOC 65.
FArrow Cows l0G25. Yearlings 7@l4 two years old
l2a25 three years old 90 G37
Swine-Wtstern fat live, lac.
Sheep and Lambs-In lots 81 OOa5 50 each extra
OO,s6 IS each, from sat 94c r H. Spring lambs
6 3.466c.
Veal Calves, 4d6l-2c.
Brighton Hides l-2cPb Country Hides Ia l-2e.
Country TAllow 4a4l-4c.
Pelts 81 50G9 so each Calf skins ~ lac = n.
Poultry Toe n.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21
Grafton.

Lecture Tuesday evening at the town hall
for the benefit OF TIA, ladies socable in the
Baptist society by DIR. Haynes of Plattsburg,
N. Y. Subject, "rhc Land of Burns"
Saturday, May %, will be observed as
Decontion-day here. Wilder Burnap of
Burlington returned soldier, Will give the
address Arrangements have been made for
music, etc; aud it is hoped there may be a
good Attendance and the interest and enthu-
siasm of former years prevail q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The children and grand children of Mr.
and Mrs. Thompson Moore, to the number of
20, assembled on the 10th inst to celebrate
the 10th birthday of Mrs Moore 1t was
one of those pleasant and happy occasions so
well calculated to cheer the hearts of parents
and bind together family ties. The company
left many tokens for mother" which will
constantly remind her of the loved ones
which were once her constant care. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

OBITUARY.-S Sanford +. Church, chief JUS
tice of the New York Court of Appeals, died
suddenly of apopexy at his residence in Al
bion, N. Y, last Friday, Judge Church has
been "A central figure in New York politics for
many years and has been prominently men
toned as Democratic candidate for the Pres
idency He was learned, able and upright
Judge, and brave and honest man. In all
the relations of life he was an exemplRr for
the imitation of his fellows, and his influence
upon his generation was salutary and elevat-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21
C,TATR OF VERMONT. MARLBORO IS.

- ne fTouttt NOuIl lOT hAlu D-elTlCls
To all persons interested in the Estate Of JOHN
S. WHITNEY, late Of Marlboro, in said District, de-
ceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that L. A. BARNEY,
Administrator upon the Estate Of said deceased has
presented 10 this court petition praying for license
to sell all the Real Estate of said deceased, .......
all the heirs residing in this State TO such sale and
that this court will decide upon said petition at
sion thereof to be held at the Probate Office in Brat
tleboro, in said district, the last day of May,
A. d. 1880, when and where you may appear and
be heard in the premises If you
10 L. W. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

Last Thursday the widow of the late DIR.
Pliny Stafford, who is 81 years old, and who
has had only partial use of her limbs for the
last so years, rode in an open express wagon
to Springfield, VT, distance of 20 miles, to
make visit to her daughter Mrs Benz. F.
Aldrich With the above exception mention
ed few persons of her age enjoy such excel
lent health
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The Pine Grove Cemetery Association
held their annual meeting last Saturday, aud
made choice of the following officers c. J.,
Amidon, president n f. Pratt. secretary
and treasurer; c. j. Amidon, II. NJ. Jones,
G. S. Fay, d. W. Stearns and o. II. Higgins,
trustees.
The frost last Saturday morning did not
do much damage in this vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21
pfaths.

In BrattebOro, May IT, Madea ", wife of Francis
Green, "a.
~.
In NewfAne, May sth, Betsey A., wife of lafayette
Powers, aged 40 years and nine months.
In Newfane, May TO- IchabOd Wiswel, aged n
years. months and days.
In Wardsboro, May a. Mrs John Watson, aged ~
years and month.
In Wardsboro, May IS, Mrs Daniel Stoeker, GA.
In Wilmington, May IL, Henry Whitney, 60.
In South Londonderry May 10, Capt Philemon
Holden, u.
In Northampton, Mass, May 7, Harold Percy, only
child Of c. A, and b. +. Snow, and grandson OF the
late Rev. J. P. Huntington, aged years, months.
In South SALISBURY, April 10, Almira O., wife of
Charles M. Fisk and daughter Of the late Levi Gould,
IN Brooklyn, N. Y, 18th, Imogene Prouty, wife Of
Lyman y. Petiee. aged 81,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21
C,TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, IS

> The Probate Court for said District.
Toall persons interested in the Estate of ALMIRA
BENNETT, late of BrSttleboro, deceased, Greet
ing
Whereas, o. L. i. Bennett has presented to this
Court Insrumeu purporting TO be the last Will of
said deceased for probate:-YOu are hereby notified
thatthis Court will decide upon the probate of said In
strument at the session thereof to be held at the
Probate Office in Bratteboro in saiddistrict, the
last day Of May, A. D. 1880 when and where
you may appear and contest the you cause.
10 Z. W. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

ORDINATION of METHODIST BIsHoPs. -Bish-
ops Warren, Hurst, Foss and Haven, recent
ly elected by the Methodist general confer
ence at Cincinnati, were ordained on Wednes-
day Bishop Simpson, assisted by the other
bishops officiating