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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-12-27
WOoDsFEID MONROE COUNTY OHIO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 1881

ed; he must never leave the gulch alive.
Curse him J"
Arthur trembed-not with fear,tor he
despised that weakness-but at the
thongIIt that the stalwart uncle, so re-
Gently found, was deal; for had be not
been he knew their enemies would not
have ignored him in their conversation
1t was not until near the close Of the
next day that Arthur ventured from his
cpncealment. He made his way cautious
" tn the "shelter," where he found what
he had expected. the body of his uncle
before the doorway, literally hacked TO
pieces. But his eyes glistened as he
saw four Of their enemies living about
the brave man had not died unavenged
Sorrowfullv the lad went to work with
his spade, and soon laid away the mortal
remains Of Benjamin Amhurst-a man
whose noble qualities, had it not been
for one wrong action, might have been
universally respected and esteemed.
Contrary to his expectation, Arthur
found the gold had escaped the careful
search Of the robbers. Having con-
cealed it about his person, and taking a
last look at the resting-place Of his m
Gle, he started for Frisco, making a wide
detour so as to svoid Jim and his gang
who. he rightly supposed, we're lying in
wait for him.
Reaching San Francisco, he found {
vessel was about to sail for the East, ,and
at once engaged passage in her. Two
months later he was at home
Though immensely rich, Arthur Am
herst was not the person to sit dowr
and pass through life with folded hands
He had entered military school and, af
ter graduating, was sent West to assis
IN quelIing the Indian disturbances.
He is Lieutenant Amherst now. and
risks his life daily; but doubt if he has
ever forgotten the terrible night he pass
ed in Deadrock Gulch.
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Elegant dancing slippers are made of
pearl-colored satin embroidered in sill
yer, and fastened with tiny silver but.
tons set with pearls.
Dark royal blue and silver are very
stylish combinations in dinner and car
riage costumes of broesded satin aud
Siberian plush or velvet.
A new bizarre hat called the Sorcer-
ess has the very wide brim pressed close
to the ears. 1t rises into sudden sort
Of Gothic roof over the forehead. This
is very becoming style of hat for
dark, Gipsy-like face.
The sleeves of many handsome dress-
es made to wear under fur-lined eircu-
lars which are to be laid aside in heat
ed room or ball are made to fit the arm
exactly, and over them long mousque-
taire gloves are worn. These gloves
often reach to the elbows, and should
wrinkle as little as possible.
One of the richest tabliers vet impof-
ted, and designed for the front Of q
white satin bridal dress, has the entire
piece covered with white roses and buds
and white crystallized snow-drops. The
embroidery is done in pure white silk,
but over it is dense covering of color
less crystals, pearls, and white cut Jet
pendants, some OF them being pear
shaped and forming the stamens and
pis.ils.
By one of the sudden caprices Of fash-
ion for which there is no accounting
more black costumes are worn than the
most clear-sighted fashion seers would
have ventured to predict but few weeks
ago, were they guided at all in their
prophecies by voices from over the sea
or by the gorgeous appearance of dress
fabrics displayed in every dry goods inn
porting establishment in our own city.
But the prevalence Of black toilets since
the cold weather began seems really TO
be unusually great.
Among new French wraps are fuex
dium length uisises and dolmans, made
of very handsome qualities of colored
silk 5rccade or colored embossed velvet,
in deep shades Of ruby, peacock blues
plum-color, Venetian green, or seal
brown. They are 5ordered with bands
of fur which are OF costly nature, hut
are worn narrow rather than wide. A
muf to match and very often bonnet
of feathers to harmonizs form an ele-
CANT toxt ensemble. OF course the skirt
Of the dress must not clash with the col.
or of the upper garment, one of black
velvet being most effective under these
bright wrsps.
Separate collars and cuffs Of velvet
embroidered with gold are very fash.
ionable. These sets are not very ex.
pensive, and form pretty finish to
plain toilet. Watered silk collars and
gauutlets are also worn. They can be
made at home and shaped to suit the
wearer. They may be edged with beads,
but are not otherwise ornamented.-
Very deep shirred collars reaching to
the shoulders are likewise popular. The
neck is gathered Hubbard fashion, and
the material may be of surah or India
muslin, with a fall OF soft white lace
about the throat and around the lower
edge of the collar.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-12-27
Anehy.
COULD WE TELL,

Could we tell what's best, my neighbor,
In the world we're passing through
How to manage we'll and wisely
All the tasks we have to do
Could we see life's snares and pitfalls,
Could we count its many snsres.
Should we happier be than meeting,
As we do, Fate unawares?
Gould we tell. my friend and neighbor,
What there was for us in store
Whether riches and abundance,
Or the lean wolf at the door
Gould We foresee hours of anguish,
Every ache and every pain,
Would not life lose half its sweetnessP
Wsuld not pleasure be in vain?
Walking blindly through the shadows,
Now and then cheering ray,
Hope and Faith our shield and buckler,
Is for US the better way.
By and by the mist will vanish,
By and by the shadows glide,
Letting in the light of wisdom
When we reach the other side.
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Merry Christmas on the B. so.

The B q O. management has, with
characteristic good feeling toward its
patrons along the line, determined that
they shall have merry time on the
road during the holidays To this end
the low rate Of two cents per mile is an
pounced from any station to any station
on the main line. branches or divisions.
In other words these low rate tickets
will be placed on sale on Dec 23d, aud
will continue on sale until and including
Jan. Sd. They will cover all points
reached direct by the B. d O., and will
he good on all trains that make the
stops.
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VS.. LOCOMOTIVES.
Kris-Kingle Discards the Former
and Adopts the Latter--POetry
UtaIized to Popularize.

= The Pennsylvania Company has is
sued an advertisement announcing
Christmas excursions between all sta
tons on its vast system Of railways
The hand bill is embellisbed with win
ter scene in the foreground of which ap-
pears a conspic' ous figure Of Santa Claus
standing in sleigh attached to loco
motive, which he is driving, and under
which is this legend "Old Kris-Kinele
has adopted modern locomotlon and
takes The For, Wavne Route" Apropos
of this effort to dispel the fondly cher
ished but old foey notion that reindeer
continue to- surpass in speed the steel
track flyers IN the "shortest routes A
popular rhyme has been paraphrased as
follows:
He was jolly and merry through all his work.
The stockings filed. he turned with jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose.
And giving nod up the chimney he rose
He sprang to his sleigh, to his deers gave a
whistle,
And away they all few like the down of the
thistle;
But heard him exclaim ere he drove out OF
sight,
"a Merry Christmas to All, to all Good
Night"
Then raising his voice he cried with shout
"Whenever you travel, take the FORT WAYNE
RouTEw
The Pennsylvania Company always
takes the lead in catering to the wants
of the travelling public, and the Holiday
Excursions will undoubtedly be literally
patronized. Excursion tickets will be
sold to and from all stations on Decem
her 23i, 24rh and 25th, and Decemba,
80 h and 3lst, 1881, and Janu"ry Is
1882. All tickets good for return pas
sage un,il January 81, 1882 Apply t,
Agents for time tables, tickets and gen
eral information
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Z. P. FARQUHAR. M. d.

Physician and Surgeon,
Office and residence in the Walton property,
WOOD SFI E L D, y HI 0.
Having located at the above place, offers his
Professional services, where he hopes by
close attention to business to merit public
con6denca and patronage.
Chronic Diseasee -ih receive special
attention. msy4.:5Y
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Notice to Teachers.

THE Board of Examiners of Monroe Coun.
| ty will hold meetings foe the examina.
ton Of Teachers as follows:
saturday, December 81. 1851.
Those desiring certificates must present
themselves for examination.
By order of the Board.
G. o. DoUaHRRTY, Clerk.
dec6, ,'Sltd.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-12-27
And Jane will knit a wool-dog,

And Jane viii knit wool-dog,
A little bead-eyed bulldog
A trinket for her lover-with feeling ripper,
ripper
Than peach when August's piling
Up her sweets. He'll take it smiling,
And say that for his pen twill make splendid
wiper, wiper,
The viperl
ga lady bad the flesh eaten off hel
arm by scrofula. Could see the sinews
working. 'Lindsey's Blood Searcher
cured her," J. Rslston, Eldertop, Pa.
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ono A WEEK, Sl2 day at home easily
y Amade, Costly Outfit free, Address
TEvI 4 Co. Augusta, Maine, mchs,'slr,
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Advertising Rates:

eELesai advertisements charged at the rate
of one dollar per square for first insertion. and
fifty cents for each subsequent insertion.
Administratar's or Executors. Attachment
and Road Notices, &2 90.
Local Notices, per line, first insertion. 10
cents. and FIVE cents per line for each additional
week.
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DIR. j. w AY,
Phys1clan and Surgeon,
ELM COVE, Washington Up, Monroe
County, Ohio.
All calls promptly attended to. during the
day or night. feb25.'6S.
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The Presidents desire that no woman
shall be appointed to executive positions
like postoffices, pension agencies, etc,
will bring down on him the righteous
indignation of the women's right advo-
Gates,
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NOTARY PUBLIC

1,HN undersigned, having been appointed
Notary Public, would inform his
friends, and the public generally, that he Is
prepared to fill Pensioners Blanks. admin
ls.or Oaths, take Dispositions, acknowledge
Deeds. Mortgages and other instruments Of
writing. JOHN JEFFERS.
spr1s,'76I 3sallsvills. Monroe Co. Ohio
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PHYSICIANS,

r. II. ARMSTRONG. Nj. D.,
Phys fc | a N and SurgeG
WOODSFIELD, OHIO.
g Office over Pope & Castles drug store
jy6,75Y.
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fashion Nnts.

Black molfe is much used for second,
Directoire coats and bonDets are very
becoming to tall, stately women.
A thick silvery fur, called Russian cat,
is very fashionable for dress snd bonnet
lrimmlngs.
~vMnffs of white astin and lace, garn-
th natural flowers, will be car
/ fashionable church weddings this
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Selert Sforp.
DEADRocK GULCH.

Come. bov, sep nu We want no
inteflopers mere. .Ollv mel are allowed
to work in this guch, D'yr hear p,
UYpc"
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18

sleighs appeared Monday.

aPPColCo
The citizens of the Corner were some
what exercised Friday evening to know
the whereabouts of the fire which was
plainly visible in a northwesterly di-
rection. 1t was afterwards learned to
be the West Danville hotel.
Accidents will happen" as Walter
Blanchard plainly perceived when,
while driving into the academy yard,
one day last week, his horse slipped
down and broke a shaft.
Intelligence reaches us of the death
of John Blanchard, Jr., of Wisconsin.
His father was a native of this town
and brother and sister now reside
here. The young man was talented,
though somewhat wild. He was killed
by the cars.
w. H. Cowles and wife, who went
West recently, have been heard from.
They have settled in Audubon, Iowa,
a growing town. "Will" has opened a
jewelers. shop and under favorable au-
spices. We are satisfied that Audubon
contains first-class tailor and jeweler,
as Fred. Hoyt of Barnet has settled in
that place.
On account of an existing opinion
that Rev. A. w. Wild had been guilty
of plagiarism to no incOnsiderable ex-
tent in his memorial sermon upon the
death of President Garfield, he made a
public explanation from the pulpit last
Sunday. He said that he claimed no
originality of thought or expression in
that sermon. That it would be impOs-
sible to be original while speaking up
on so well-known and freely discussed
topic. That he had taken cOpious
extracts from the Christian Statesman,
for which, on account of haste, he failed
to give credit when the sermon was
published. Further, that it had al
ways been his habit, as well as that OF
other pastors, to have clippings from
newspapers constantly at hand and use
them freely. Neither did he propose
to abandon the practice. He also de-
clared his intention to call council
very soon, before which this and other
charges could be investigated.
RIALDO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18
West Burke.

The fall term of the village schools
closed on Saturday last. The teacher
in higher department, Miss Ida Anger,
has taught here three terms, and Miss
Jessie Powers, in primary, as many
terms or more. Both teachers have
shown themselves faithful and capable,
and the work done has been thorough
and efficient. The teachers engaged
for the winter term are Josiah d.
Winslow and wife of this town.
The funeral of Mrs. John Buzzell
took place here on Sunday of this
week. The Rev. iona. WOOdman
preached the funeral sermon, giving a
discourse truly wonderful for one so
advanced in years as is the preacher.
The death of Mrs. Buzzell is particu-
larly sad, as she leaves four children
needing her care, one of these being
but a week old. Mrs. Buzzell was a
daughter of Simon Baker of this viii
lage. The friends have the sympathy
of all in their bereavement.
1t is reported that the storm of last
Saturday so rolled up the waters OF
Willoughby Lake that it had very
strange effect on Burke people who
drank thereof, and caused some to dc
very queer things, quite unusual ones
for persons to do at an auction.
Geo. w. Woodruff has sold his vii.
lage property, at present occupied b!
Glines, to S. A. WinslOw, the druggist
The selectmen of Burke have of lat,
been contemplating the laying out of +
road from Gaskill hill, near Austir
Thayer's, to the depot. This viii
shorten the distance "a rods more thai
half and lessen the grade as much pro
portionally. 1t is a much needed roa(
and it is to be hoped one that will b,
soon made.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18
West Concord.

Messrs. S. H. & N. D. Reed have
moved from o. F. Harvey's blacksmith
shop in to the shop formerly used by
Mr.. McCaully. They have got it fitted
up so that they have good rOOmy
shop for blacksmithing and repair
work.-R. S. Bailey has started a
blacksmith shop at No. Concord
Chas. Browning has started a boot and
shoe shop at No. Concord.
They have commenced grading for
the railroad from No. Concord to Vic
tory.
VIM. Hurd of Dover, n. H. has been
holding series of gospel temperance
meetings in the town hall.
The winter term of school in the
West Concord graded school district
will commence Monday, December 5.
A. T. Valo, who got his leg broken
some time ago, is about on crutches.
The town authorities have got the
No. Concord bridge back into place
again.
Sumner Stockwell is about moving
to Lunenburg on to c. w. Kings place.
The annual fall town meeting at
town hall, West Concord, next Satur-
day, Nov. 10, at 10 o'clock p. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18
ST. JOhnsburY Centre.

The schools begin the Monday after
Thanksgiving. Mr.. Stephen R. Will
lard of Dartmouth College will teach
the higher department, and Miss Mag
gle Barnard the primary school. The
schools the last term were quite sue
cessful under the teaching of Miss Dick
inson and Mrs. Vaughan.
Geo. Bailey has just secured a back
pension of 81 ,230, and an established
pension of SI2 per month. Elisha May
prosecuted the claim.
Kelley & Haskins are this week
raising up their store building and
making some improvements OH it.
w. P. Kelley is in Boston this week
selling butter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18
RezfHs.

In this village, Nov. IS, Hattie N. Angler. aged
49. wife of Capt. Robert W. Laird great suf-
ferer for the past four months, but dying peace
full death, her last words being Thanks be to
God which giveth us the victory through our Lord
Jesus Christ"
At st. Johnsbury Centre. Nov. IL, Bessie, aged
years and months, daughter Of Martin and
Alice Quimby.
At East Hardwick, Nov. 10. Harry S.. aged 10
years only child of Z. Il. George. He was fatally
injured the evening previous while coasting.
At Danville, Nov, s, Mr.. Allen Higgins, aged 70
At Lyndonville. Nov. 10. Of cAnker-rash, Emma
Bragg wife Of z A johnson, aged % years. For
merry of waitshsld- Washington County papers
please copy.l
At Cambridge, VT, Oct. IL Ellen Redwood
Burns formerly of ST. JOhnsbury, aged about q.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18
DanViIIe.

The fall term of the Academy closes
this week Friday. 1t has been pros
porous term, and great credit is due
the teachers, Mr.. johnson and Miss
Dole, for the exertiOns they have put
forth to make it one of the best the
school has experienced for years. The
school is fortunate in retaining them
for the winter term.
The hotel at West Danville was de-
stroyed by fire last week Friday. The
fire originated in the horse barn, and
when discovered had made such head
way that it could not be controlled.
C. H. Hall occupied the buildings and
his loss, on hay, grain, furniture, &c,
is estimated at about $500, insured for
$500. The buildings were owned by
Chas. Ingalls,, who estimates his loss at
81, 800, with $1,000 insurance in the Vt.
Mutual HOratiO Rankin loses some
$500 in hay, sleighs, hay scales, and
other property; no insurance. The
origin of the fire is mystery. Some
think it caught from sparks from a
passing engine, and others that it was
from parties smoking in the barn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18
HardWick.

John Nichols had his foot amputated
Saturday.
The Blue Ribbon Club held their first
public meeting at the church last Sab
bath at 3 o'clock. The exercises con-
sisted of secretary and treasurers' re-
port, singing, selection, ETC., which
were quite interesting. The society
now numbers %. Their next meeting
is Saturday afternoon at c. C. Colliser's,
when an opportunity for others to join
will be given.
o. C. Arnold of Chelsea, Mass, has
bought the Warren house at Mackville,
and has moved his family here. He
and Geo. Dillingno have formed a
partnership in the granite business, oc-
cupying the shop used by Dillingno
Bros.
The fall school closes on Thursday
with an exhibition in the evening, a
drama entitled, "The Social Glass, y
and other exercises. A small admis-
sion fee is to be charged to be used as
prizes for the best speakers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18
Literary Notes.

''Wide Awake" for 1882 promises to
be even more attractive than ever to
the children, Judging from the pro-
spectus published. One new feature
to be introduced is an Educational de-
partment, which will be very popular
if conducted as the publishers promise.
This is a delightful magazine for chill
dren, healthy in tone and full of those
things which entertain and instruct at
the same time. We club with this
magazine at 1890 per year.
"Harper's Young People" has contin-
ued to gain in public favor ever since
it started. With it's sixteen pages of
well written juvenile matter, it pro-
vides feast every week which thou
sands of children have learned to an
ticipate with eager pleasure. 1t will
drive away all taste for perniciOus, yell
low covered pamphlets and foster the
taste for sound reading. This little
publication is worth much more than
is charged for it-S1.50 per year, post
age paid.
The american newspaper" is a
'vest- pocket size volume published
by James R. Osgood g. Co., Boston
being an essay read by Charles Dudley
Warner before the Social Science AS
sociatiOn at Saratoga, last September
1t is excellent reading for anybody,
since the American newspaper is gen.
eral favOrite. For sale by all booksel-
lers.
The Weekly Boston Journal prospec-
tus will be found in another column
this week. For variety of news, fol
reliable information, for editorial com.
ment on current events, and for gener.
al reading matter, we can cordially
commend the Journal. 1t is an ably
edited and clearly printed sheet, and
its low rate of subscription-one dollar
per year for the Weekly and four dol
lars for the Semi Weekly-makes il
available. See prospectus.
j "Spoopendyke" is the title of hu
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18
East Hardwick.

The fall term of the village school
closes next Saturday with an exhibition
in the evening.
R. S. French, finding a horse power
insufficient for his business, has pur-
chased an engine to replace it.
Mr.. Wheeler has rented John Math-
ies' building and will engage in the
Strengthening business this fall.
w. H. Bowker is in town engaged in
painting a lot of Keene sleighs fol-
Livingstone & Montgomery. Bow
ker is one of the best painters in the
state, and no doubt will do fine job
Chester Brown, who has been very
sick for several weeks, is slowly i'm
proving. Mrs. Brown is very low,
with but little hopes of her recovery
Cider is very plenty in town this fall
and selling for two dollars per barrel
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18
A Broken Hip.

David Lee, an aged resident of this
place, went to West Concord on Tues
day. He had stepped from the cars
and was walking on the platform when
he was accidentally knocked down and
received broken hip. He was brought
to his home, subjected to surgical
treatment, and is now doing as well as
could he expected. His advanced age,
some seventy-seven years, renders the
accident more serious affair, but it is
sincerely hoped the old gentleman will
recover as speedily as may be.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18

striking the other with goad-stick,
when both pulled off their coats and
had fight with their fists. A small
boy was attracted from neighboring
house, when they put on their coats
and resumed their journey homeward.
A good deal of blood was left in the
road where the scrimmage was had.
Up to latest reports, the authorities
had taken no notice of this breach of
the peace.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-11-18
Sui OIL.

Charles Ball, son of the late Eleazer
Ball, who has been insane for some
time past, was carried to BrattlebOrO
this week Monday, by Overseer Ellis.
The inhabitants of school district
No. have started lyceum and hold
forth every Tuesday night.
The ladies have revived the sOcia-
bles that were held last winter, holding
one at the village hall last Friday
evening.
Rev. j. WOodman was called to
West Burke last Sabbath afternoon to
attend the funeral of Mrs John Buzzell
who died on Friday in this town.