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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08
Tansyille.

Taftsyiiie.
Frank d, Metcall has bought the
residence Of the late Charles Darling,
now occupied by our post master
Mrs. Casey has sold her house
Qately purchased by herr to a Mr.
Brown Of Quechec,
We have gwen up the prospect
tor having a Village Hall at present,
az Mr., Dewey has removed the boards
SO which hs bought year or two
since for the floor aud Is finishing of
the Hall. We infer from that, that Mr.
Brownell comes into possession Of the
Foundry Building.
The good Templa~ OF this place
had a jovlal good time intersperced
with oysters &c at their regular meet
ing last Tuesday night-very enjoy
able to all but the outsiders,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

Louis Almon Meaker, the young
man who confessed to Wandering
Alice Meaker by poison April 2S,
1890, was sentenced at Montpelier,
Saturday, to be hanged at Windsor
the second Friday in FEBRUARY, 's3, be-
tween l and 2 O'Clock IN the after.
noon. The criminal was the coolest
man in court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

Gen Weaver is an out-and. out
humbug, With his pockets we'll lined
with Republican dollars, the fruits of
his labor in the late election, he can
we'll afford to issue an address to his
Greenback constituents, congratula-
ting them on the success of his own
efforts to throw the Greenback infu.
ence on the other side of the Republi-
can candidates. The only county in
the whole couhtry carried by Weaver
or the greenbackers was Walker
county, Texas. lie is one of the
specimens Of unparalleled cheek which
is an exclusive product of American
politics.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08
A short serial by Mrs. Burnett, au.

A short serial by Mrs. Burnett, au.
thor Of "That Lass O Lowrie's etc.
will begin in the FEBRUARY Scribner.
Meantime Mrs. Burnett is writing
what promises to be her longest novel
for Scribners Monthly. Its scene is
laid in Washington. Mr.. Cables
new serial, "Madam Delphine," will
also begin in February, aud run
through three or feur numbers. Mrs.
Schayer,s "Tiger-Lily" will be con-
cluded 10 the Jsuusry number.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

The Someryille Journal thinks that
John Kelly "even wishes that he were
dead" Don't believe il. John never
was so much disposed to agree with
the rest of the world, "a oil chat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

The report that several wealthy
gentlemen of Philadelphia have made
up purse of 100000 for Gen. Grant
is premature. Such scheme is con-
templated, but no money has been
paid in.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

Hugh Mcclure, aged IS, who ar
rived at Patterson, N. j., from Ire
land with his wife aud seven children,
on Thursday, cut his throat Saturday
and died 10 q few minutes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08
lsrisigewa alter.

Brisisewatcr.
"A GAO pound bell was placed in
the belfry of the new church Dec. T.
-Chas. Fay aud Foster Sawyer
have moved to the village,
"A series of lyceums will com
mence at the School house IN Shaiau'
cue, Wednesday eve, Dec. 9th.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08
GAL L

Central Street. Woodstock, w.,
ron YOUR
GROCERIES, & w. !. GOODS,
And get lust as good Goods and Just as
cheap as can DO bought In any other place
In town,
Flour from 5000 70 ei0,00i Craekers-
Woodstock, Hanover, Montpelier, Soda,
Graham, sweet aud small Oyster Crack
ersI Bread, Buns, Cookies, Cakes, ulngef
snaps, Sc sugars-Granal ated, Powder,
ed Cat soap, Extra yellow Q, ana
Htswni Raisins-London Layers, Loose |
M1septell, Valeneias aud seedless frunes,
Dates. English Curfants, itlee, hago,
Tapioea, CitrOni Rice -Four, Dat Meal,
Graham Coffee--Java, Mocha. Rio,
French breakfast, Cocoa Shells, choeo'
Iates, C0eOannlj Teas-the best Jap,
Green, Ooiong, Black, upcolored Jap I
Cayenne Pepper, Black, White bage,
sayOrJ, MajOfam, Ginger, Cassia, ~
mento, Mustard, Ailspice, Cloves, Mace,
Nutmegs, Galatin, Sea- Moss.faflng, sea'
Mossi EHtracts-Lemon, Orange, Pine
hppIp, hHhOhuI N"hhthi 'heW"N'''
Sarsaparilla, sarsaparilla Rose Jamaca
Ginger Can GoOds-aii kinds-feaehes,
Pears, Pine.Apples, flums, Corn sneeo'
fash, Peas, BeaIsj Salmon, saIdines,
Lobsters, Oysters Corn Beef, potted
Ham, Turkey, Chicken, tomatoes, Tomato
Ketchup, French Mustard, Pepper-Sauee,
Chow, Chow, Worcestershire Sauce, Old
brandy Cheese strawberry and Pine
Apple syrups aud Jellles, Starch
Duryea's, Linen Gloss, Muzzy's, Gilbert's,
Kingfords, Soaps-the Celebrated French
Laundry Soap, Dobln's Rabbits, White
Greelan, Ivory. Japanese, Barn'a Machine
Soap, ,GlyceIine, CASTLES Brooms-
maple handles, Washtubs, Washboards-
wilson's Improved-the best, Pals |;
Stove Brushes and Backing Boot Brush
es and Blackingi Lamps and Chimneys,
Lanterns and Globes, Lamp Wicks aud
Burners, Candles, Wicklngi Irvine, Bed
cords, Clothes.lines. Clothes.plnsi Brls-
tol.bricks, Molasses, Syrup, Vinegar,
Lard, Saitpeter, Rosin, Salsoda, Blueing,
Indigo, Alum, Matches, Hops, Yeast
Cake, Sale ratus, Lemons, Oranges, Cod
Ash, Kerosene, Beans, Apples, Nuts and q
good assortment Of Confectionery Proyi-
dence River Oysters through the season !;
Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Boneless Goldfish
Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff, &C. Call and c..
Butter and Eggs taken IN exchange
for Goods. This Is List of n few articles
that have, but call for what you want In
this line, II not In Stock, Will Furnish
promptly. Goods delivered promptly free
Of charge. Give me call and test my
Goods. Spices guaranteed pure. eau
give small prices on Good Flour, every
barrel warranted. II not what recon-
mend, you can exchange, or get your
money for what you return,
l.. W. WILSON.
Woodstock, VT, Nov. ~, 80.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

DIR, Paddock began his winter
term of school last Monday, The Sat-
urday evening lectures on physiology
will DO continued az before.
-George Brooks has gone to
MechanicSv,lle, n. Y. to work IN a
railroad office.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08
barnard.

bofuurus
The Methodist church has adopt
ed a uovelmode OF providing fuel the
coming winter. On Thursday, Dec
2, q supper was advertised at the
parsonage consisting ofoys,ers' PIES
cakes, etc, aud the gentleman who
had previously drawn "a good load
of wood to the church was invited
with lady. "a good load OF wood
being the price Of supper for both
The result was n nice lot OF wood, and
very pleasant time at the parsonage
Several very pleasant nelghbor-
hood gatherings have been held in the
town recently. Ono at Mr.. William
Pixies n few evenings since was
very pleasant affair. The rooms were
well filed with u social and happy
company. The presents were timely
useful family articles. The presenta-
ton speech was made by Mr. Paige ;
Rev. Mr.. Little responded for the
happy recipients Mr.. Furber and
Mr.. Eliakim Paige also made remarks.
Another similar gathering oc'
cured at the residence of Nj Perkins,
in The same neighborhood, Saturday
eve, Dec. 4. Presents amounting to
nearly $40 were bestowed upon the
worthy couple. Remarks were made
BY Messrs. Little, Ballou, Paige, Fur
Der, and others. The whole affair
was exceedingly pleasant. Mr.. Perk-
ms comes from one OF the Oldest
families in B. His grandfather was
in the first battle OF the revolution
his father was in the war of 1872
Both father and grandfather were, we
believe, ministers of the gospel
On the evening of the Sd INST. MIR.
Norman Paige and wife were the
victims at 'Sonth Barnard. Nearly
seventy persons, young and old, sur
prised them in the midst Of a quiet
VISIT with their pastor, Rev. Mr.. Lit
tie and lady, and one of the nelghbors
and bis lady, who had come in to
spond the evening with the mineter.
1t was II perfect surprise, as were also
the presents,-a nice set of chairs tor
the parlor, an arm chair for him, and
a rocking chair for her, a nice shawl,
and several other things. Mr.. VIM.
Atwood presented the articles. The
response was by Mr.. Little who drew
tears of gratitude from the eyes of the
recipients, as well as laughter and
rood will from the donors, and lead
ing them all in a hearty, earnest pray
err. The venerable Timothy r. Perk-
ms was present, and itsvored US with
several old-fashioned songs, patriotic
and sentimental. A good choir, with
instrumental music contributed to the
entertainment of the evening. Coffee
and cake were served, and enjoyed in
due time, and the people returned to
their homes with more love tor each
other, with,,stronger ties binding them
together, and with more satisfaction,
and self respect than before. Let
such gatherings he multiplied. Mr..
Perkins, alluded to above, is eighty
three, aud is member of family Of
five persons, living near by, the young
est of which is in bis eightIeth year.
The statement of Mr.. Cheney that
people have to move ont Of Barnard
in order to get to heaven" is not true
however. Mr.. G. is usually sufficient.
; " accurate 10 his statements, bu'
people do die in Barnard, and l think
! some of them, at least, 60 to heaven.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08
CALL AND SEE.
T.. N. BILLINGS.
Dec. 9TH, 1880.
Non-Payment of Taxes.

NUU-T dyIHoIik " 'oNoS'
So much of the following described lands.
situated In the town Of Bridgcwater, as shall
be required to discharge Taxes assessed there.
on by said town OF Dridgewater. during tho
year 1879, with costs Of collecting said Taxes,
will BIO sold at Public Auction. on the steps
in front oil G. d. Carpenters Hotel, IN said
Bridgewater, at ton o'clock in the forenoon
Saturday, December u.s. 1880, to SATISFY the
Taxes aforesaid now due AZ follows:
Ora nd List, 5000; Town Tax, $3. 90; State
Tax, rs cts. State School. 10 c,s. A certain
pice Of land containing sixty- acres, more
or less, bounded on the north by lands former.
IL owned by Trial Allard, now. owned by the
Grantee and on the west by lands owned by
Job Richmond formally on the north by
land once owned by Joel Curtis; on the east
by land once owned by Erastus Allard and,
Johu W. English. which is the town line bo'
tween Woodstock and the SAID town OF Bridge
water, being sixty. Ave acres, more or !ess,
aad is the pasture conveyed to me by Robert
Is. Lull by his decd dated April ! 1865. which
is on Record in Book 10, pages 274 and 275 OF
Bridgewater Land Records.
C. b. CARPENTER, Collector.
Bridgowater, VT, Nov. "a. 1880.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08
CayensIisl,.

Cavendish.
Henry ID. Pierce, Of Toledo,
Ohio, and son of n. b, Pierce. OF this
place, passed Thanksgiving week
with his friends and relatives In this
vicinity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08
PATENTS.

F. A. Lehman, Solicitor Of American and
Foreign Patents, Washington, ID. G. All
business connected with Patents, whether
before the Patent Office or the Courts
promptly attended to. No charge madeuns
les, patent secured Send fo' circular.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08
Ludlow.

Ludlow.
The official career of Sheriff
Slimson closed last week. He has
served twelve consented years, and
executed seven persons.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

Eight ,nches Of snow fell Ia this
place last Wednesday, sleigh'ng
10 tip.top,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08
Zero this morning,

Mrs. Elizabeth u Powers slipped
and fell on her. piazza last Thursday
moralug, breaking both bones OF one
of her limbs above the ancle-joint-
DR.. sherwIn was called, aud she Ia
doing az well as could be expected.
Dr. Hazsn Is confined to bis house
with rheumatism. The doctor suffers
much from this disease,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

- Subscribe for the A0s.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

Speaking OF the result OF the cleo
ton, E. B. Baldwin, Esq, Of Sharon,
one of the most intelligent and reliable
Democrats iu the State, says "Never
mind my courage is IS good as ever"
That 10 the right spirit.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

The last day OF this month will be
o dark one. The sun will rise partial
ly eclipsed and continue 50 until Q
o'clock. Get a smoked glass and
"lake observations"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

cheaper than eyer before shown IL
Woodstock,
Also just received full line Of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1880-12-08

viii Foster lost n valuable horse,
one OF span, ono day last week. by
becoming frightened and running
II broke a Lex and had to'be killed
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18

Nc 4. R1n per day at home. Samples worth 31
HI IN AZu tree Address SINsON Co. Portland. AA
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18

en- A WEEK. $12 day at home easily made.
d. Costly outfit Tree Addr's True kCo. Augusta Ma
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18
A Preachers Bill.

DURING the session of our last Read
iuster Legislature a great many funny
things occurred, one of which l Will re-
late: A certain Methodist preacher,
who is a shorthand writer besides, had
q bill before the Legislature to appoint
a stenographer to our Court OF Appeals
and finding there were about one hum
dred and fifty bills on the calendar
ahead of his, went into the lobby, and
getting the confidence of a prominent
Readjuster Senator, asked him to call
up his bill out of its order, which said
Senator promised to do, provided he
could get the floor. The preacher be-
ING ..1p to snuff" went next to the
President of the Senate and asked him
to recognize the Senator as soon as the
journal was read, which he agreed to.
and when the hour arrived about half
dozen Senators arose and called out
"Mr. President!'' at the same time;
but the President, true to his promise,
recognized the preachers man, who,
after looking over about dozen bills
on his desk, asked that the Senate take
ND "Bill No. 65.' Our shorthand
friend, in high state of expectancy,
was almost breathlessly watching these
proceedings, and from the fact that he
considered he had the "dead wood
on the Senate, his feelings may be I'M
agined when bill No. 65 proved to be a
soltisku bill. He says just then he felt
like crawling through the smallest sort
of an auger hole, and selling out for
five cents on the spot.-Richnao''a (Va.)
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18

Mrs. Brassey tells of very strict
monastery on Mount Athos: "On the
summit there is the strictest monastery
in the world. Not a female animal OF
any kind is allowed within miles, so that
the monks have to do without milk or
fresh eggs even, and travellers are not
allowed to carry even dead hens on
their saddles for provision. A few years
ago two English ladies landed here from
a Yacht. As most of the men here wear
petticoats and the women trousers, and
the monks have not much experience in
such matters, they did not discover the
sacrilege that had been COMMITTED io 'r
some time; and then you may imagine
their horror and disgust, and the pen.
ances they had to perform, poor things! -
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18

I'm cases of suspended animation, or
asphyxia, life should not be too soon
given up. Discussing premature 6urials'
In a recent communication to the French
Academy, Prof. Fort states that ne was
enabled to restore to life child three
years old by practicing artificial resplr-
alton on it four hours, commencing
three hours and q half after apparent
death. In another case which came I'M
der his observation a physician restored
a nearly drowned person after four
hours of artificial respiration. This per-
son had been in the water ten minutes,
and the physician arrived one hour after
asphy xia.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18
How to Judge q Horse.

NEVER take the sellers word, but it
is safer to take that than the horse.
Never trust to a horses mouth as a
sure index of age. Horses cannot
speak, but their mouths will lie about
their age, Just the same as the human
mouth will sometimes deviate from the
truth in the same regard.
However, there is a way to tell
horses age by his mouth.
Examine the teeth carefully to see II
the filling is gold or silver, and then
give a good guess.
Two things may be set down as GER
tain.
If the horse is for sale, he is not over
eight years old.
Jockeys have too much regard for
horse to sell himif he is over eight years
of age.
If it is your horse and you wish to sell
him, he may be put down anywhere
from twelve to eighteen.
Because you know that he was foaled
six years ago matters nothing: The
man of horse knowledge has said it.
Besides, some horses grow very fast.
Never have anything to do with
horse which keeps his ears thrown
backward.
That is, unless you desire n rapid
transit to another and better world.
Bent knees are bad sign.
Genuflection is an admirable thing IN
q Christian, but when chronic in horse,
quite the reverse.
Avoid the wheezy animal.
Music hath charms, but there is such
a thing as monotony.
There is such thing, also, as lung
trouble.
Never buy horse whose skin does
not move easily to the touch.
This indicates not only that he is a
hide-bound bigot, but also that his d.
gestion is bad.
Never buy a horse with q blush or
milky cast in the eyes.
Blind horses may 60 out OF fashion
about the same time that yours comes
into it.
If the knees are blemished, it is a
sign he is down on his luck. If his hind
legs are Scared, ask to see the wagon
to which he has been attached.
Never buy horse that bears the
mark of strap about his neck.
No matter how old he is he will be
found not to have forsaken his crib.
Never buy a horse while in motion;
watch him while at rest and you will
discover his weak points.
Never buy a horse while at rest
watch him while in motion and you
will discover his other weak points.
If one foot is thrown forward will
the toe pointing to the ground with the
heel raised, don't buy him.
If he favors one foot by lifting 1t IRON
the ground, don't buy him.
If foot is thrown on. and rested OF
his heel, don't buy him.
If the feet are punched under him
don't buy him. =,
If he straddles like a saw-horse. don
buy him.
If he dosen't have clean, well SHAPED
hoofs, don't buy him.
If he does, don't bay him.
If he seems perfection itself; don
buy him.
He is probably shamming.
Don't buy horse under any con
sidrations.
Follow this last rule, and you ar
safe.-Bostoa Transcript.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18
An Object Of Pity.

HANS GRowYosT, worthy German
farmer, who has been 4 lifelong resi-
dent of Berks County, has shrewish
wife, who has long rendered his domes-
tic life anything but a couch of roses:
One day not long ago she in fit OF
pique packed up her duds and left him,
vowing never to come back. The news
went around among the neighbors-you
know how intelligence of all kinds does
travel in the country-and at night
several of them, of whom l was one,
went to condole with Hans. He sat on
his front stoop, putting away at his
pipe. "Hans." I remarked, 81 pity
YOU" "My boy" replied the honest
Dutchman, as he disturbedly knocked
out the ashes of his pipe. "you vas
right. She has shust come back"'-
Chester (Pa.) Democrat.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18

In 1886, Jean de Grouchy, aided by
forty inhabitants, took Harfieur from
the English, who had held that town for
twenty years, Jean herself perishing on
the ramparts. Since that epoch, on
each anniversary of the recovery OF
Harfleur, it has been usual for the
Grouchy family to distribute 400 loaves
of bread. Two years ago the inhab-
itants, in a sudden fit of patriotism,
erected a statue to the hero who fell
more than four centuries ago, thus show
ing that national gratitude may waken
up after very long slumber. The
Marquis de Grouchy, accused of having
caused the loss of the battle at Water
loo by obeying the distinct orders OF
Napoleon, was member OF this family.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18

n ~ The ..Safety Window Fastening" Is che
NAV boss selling article Immense Profits.
OAU Terms free. C. n. Canadian, Cleveland. o.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18
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YOUNG MAN OR OLD,

Thousands of Infants slowly starving because OF
the inability of mothers furnish proper punishment
Do not fail to use Ridges Food.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18

HAN Wholesale and retail. Send forprice-
n IL X list Goods sent COD. W1esmAde to order.
uuSAuUoE BURNHAM. ~ State Street. Chicago
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18

A YOUNG lady of Raleigh, n. c..
wears six diamond rings on one finger
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18
l!l31gA!11|!

The ChIcaRo Pftts Threading Aachine LOT 1SO na!
specal improvements for threshing Flax. Timothy ano
COver seeds In addition to other improvements We
make ave sizes Of Horse Power and Steam Rgs rom
Six to Ten Horse Power. For Circulars giving Jul
manufacfurers H. A. PITTS SONS MFG. CO.:
q q South Jefferson st., Chicago LII
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-06-18

There are calumnies against which
even innocence loses courage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20
Misplaced Sympathy.
[From the Galveston News.


Last Sunday, about IL o'clock i'll the
morning, prominent citizen of Calves.
ton sneaked into saloon through the
back door, and, finding the proprietor
present, asked him to sell bottle of his
best old rye whisky
You don't catch me Decorating the
Sabbath. There are three or ourfellows
waiting for chance to catch me selling
whisky on Sunday, to have me indicted.
[ don't propose to take any risk, !" re-
piled the prudent poison manipulator.
81 wouldn't ask it tor myself, but it
is for a poor devil who has got badly
hurt urged the kind-hearted man, swal-
lowing a big lump.
The saloon-keeper looked sorry, and
picking out bottle, handed it over, his
chin quivering with emotion, and said
"There, take it; won't charge you a
cent"
The other philanthropist put the bot
tie under his coat and slid out. Just as
he went out the door, the barkeeper
called out to know the name of the III
jured man. The other party stuck his
head through the door and called out:
81 haven't picked him out yet but
there are three or four of them who have
been talking about me, and as soon as |
brace up with three or four drains, I'll
hunt one of them up, and make him
look like "a side of raw beef"