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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06
Petition Tor Divorce,

WSdser 60 County " 8, la.y Ts@ S' issl
WHEREAS, Alfred A., SLACK, Of Norwich, IL
said gOulty, has filed IA the once ~ the
Clerk 81 the County Court, hia fslllien=
"a ths Honorable, tho County Court, neIi
10 DO held al WOOdstook, ia said County Of
Windsor, on tho fourth Tuesday Of May, A.
ID, 1851,
ihs Petition Of Alfred 4, SLACK. Of Nor
wich, IN said County humbly showelh, that
on tho 2lst day Of March, 1868, At fhelford
IN tho County Of Orange, hs was iawfully mar,
risd 10 Hattie l., Cook, OF said IhetfoId aud
that no continued 10 live with tho said Hattie
incumbent on hlm a. tho husband u the said
Hattie l., until the bth day Of March, Lara,
when the said Hattie l., deserted your Psti,
tioneI, wilfuly aud without eause,-and has,
ever since, and for more than three years,
wholly neglected and refused 10 live with
your Petitioner a. his wife, and has wholly
neglected aud refused TO discharge any OF the
dulles incumbent on her, as his wife,
Aud your Petitioner further shows, that,
while 40 tho wife Of your Petitioner, al said
Norwich, on said 9Th day o. March, 1878, aud
on divers other tines, baf0re that time, said
Hattie T., was guilty Of intoleIable severity 10
your Petitioner aud has, ~ that time, repeat,
eddy struck and scratched yonr Petitioner 10
a violent mapRer, aud has, IN various other
ways cruelty treated your Petitioner,
Wherefore, for tho causes aforesaid your
Petitioner prays that tho bonds Of mairimony
aforesaid DO severed, aud that no DO divorced
from the said Hattie l., by order Of this
Honorable Court,
And yOur Petitioner further States that for
tho past three years. no has resided In said
Norwich, aud does At present. And further,
that said Hattie L.. ID IN parts unknown 10
your Petitioner, and "a believed 10 DO without
this State, and your Petitioner haa no knows
edge OF her whereabouts,
ALFRED A, SLACK,
Hartford, W., March 9, 1881.
And It appearing In sad Petition. that tho
said Hattie l., Slack, ID claimed TO DO without
this State. aud In parts unknown TO tho
Petitlonor-So that peFaonal service OF this
Petition cannot be made upon her,
Therefore II Ia ordered that tho Petition.
or cause said Petition AZ aforesaid, aud this
ordes, 20 no published for three weeks sue
eeshiyely In tho Spirit efMe Age, q newspaper
printed IN Woodstock Ia said County, tho last
publication TO be at least six weeks previous
to the Term OF tho County Court, next to be
held at Woodstock Ia and for said County, on
tho Fourth Tuesday Of May, A. ID, 1881, and
that tho said Hattie l.. Slack therein be mott.
fed 10 appear at said last mentioned Term
aud make answer to said Petition.
Now. therefore, you, the said Hattie H..
Slack are hereby notified to appear At said
last mentioned Term OF said Coart, there and
then In said Court. to mako answer to the
foregoing Petition. and stand TO and ABIDE
such orders aud decree therein, an said Court
shall mako ~ tho plomisea,
hafed al Wnnlafnak afarsaall thiH 9Th uay
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06
White River Junction.

White River junction.
The ladies Of the Methodist societ y
realized about $40 at their late sugar
party.
The Universalist society has called
the Rev. Mr.. Bunes to preach to them
the present year, and he has accepted
their call.
Hon. Noah b. Stafford has laid out
about $500 in putting in new boxes
at tho post Office.
Mr.. Samuel Fla rnham of Claremont
has moved into the place and will
open a job printing office in the
Woodstock depot.
Mira. Margaret Mack, died at West
Lebanon last Saturday, at the age OF
about 1903.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06
AgapitaI Substitute,

Once man searched through what Is
now the State OfPlorida 10 mud q founta .
no had heard was there, which was able
10 make an old person young again, lie
failed, We can't DO boys or girls again,
Age and innrmity are sure TO come, but
God did not ordain sickness, That u our
fault, There Il no Fountain OF Youth,
but there Is q Fountain OF Health, and It's
other name IL DR., David kennedy's
"Payorite Remedy" II comes nom
Naiure--from the fields aud n0wers, and
like them IL livery good Try II for
all Complaints Of Women, Blood troubles
aud pains and aches everywhere, ifyou
can't get II at the store, send One Dollar
for bottle 10 the Doctor NJ Hondout, NJ
Y,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

DNOM business now before the public
DUOl You can mako money faster at
work for us than at any thing else, Capital
not required. We will start you. $l2 day
and upwards made at home by the industri:
Gus. Men, women, boys and girls wanted
everywhere TO work for us. Now IS the time
You can devote your whole time to the work,
or onl, your spare moments No other bust.
ness W i'll pay you nearly as we'll. No one
willing to work can fail to make enormous
pay by engaging at onco. Costly Outfit and
forms free. A great opportunity for making
money easily and hohorably. Address TRUE
B CO., Augusta, Maine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

SO. woodstock.
To all whom it my coacern THUS
certifes that l publicly affirm, that Mr..
G. f. Benjamin never gave my wife
lessons in vocal music, either private
or public, and that she is in no way
indebted TO him for her musical cul
iure, save what she may have gained
in general choir drill, and that all
ct alements to the contra we brand as
talsehoods.
E A. PERRY.
EanlA + PERRY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

Says Henry Ward Beecher: "None
of US can take the riches and joys 81
this life beyond the grave. Don't
want to sir. Well take ours this side
OF the grave il we can get them the
sooner the better.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06
nridkewateF,

nridEewa,eF,
Mrs, d, NJ, Perry will sell several
COWS, heifers. and other stock al aae'
ton Saturday next, commencing At
o'clock, on her farm on bridge
water HILL"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

Tuesday lhe 29lh nit. Mr.. Lyman
Child and wife started for Iowa in
tending 10 visit relatives there and in
Nebraska. Mr.. Fred Twitchel also
went at the same time to accept q
partnership in dentist Office in Mimi
esota. We wish him success in bis
new home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

Undertakes are now calling them
selves stuneral directors" Now when
the butchers prove that they belong
10 profession aud not trade, the
world will be happier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

lGENTS WANTED for the Best and
"A Fastest.Selling Pictorial Books aud
Bibles. Prices reduced 80 per cent.
T9m3l National Pub. Co., Phila., Pa.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06
Wanted 4!

MAPLE SUGAR AND SYRUP IN
nj exchange Tor tho following Sewing
Machines. via,
Elias Howe latest style and nearly
new, VIC
Davis, 10
| Wilcox Il Gibbs. 10
Home Shuttle.
The above machines arc warranted In good
running order,
Needles and Paris for all maehlnes,-
Orders by mail promptly filled. Sewing
Machines OF all kinds repaired, Also, tho
Genuine Singer Machine for sale on small
monthly instali.nents, -
@, II. BURNiiAM.
oniee In Piior's noct & Shoe Store,
Woodstock, Vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

iteyaiton,
II l., Dodge has sold his Stage
line from South Royalton TO Chelsea,
to H. II, Taylor Of Potter Place, N, II,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

"a Two extromes-Dave Davis
and Bill Mahopp.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06
NOTICE..
PATENTS.

+. A. Lehman, Solicitor of American and
Foreign Patents, Washington, d. G. All
business connected with Patents, whether
before the Patent Office or the Courts
promptly attended to. No charge madeuns
iess n patant . secured Send fo' circular.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

The rough travelling aud cold
weather make II extremely quiet
about the streets,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

Don't forget the Dance q. Fair
banks Hall tomorrow evening
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

A sweet and calm serenity
Comes ore the souls Of those
Who carry full receip ted bills
For their new suits Of clothes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

wANTED--A grill to do general
house work, Inquire at This Office
You don't need a fan just now
Don't shed your aannels yet awhile
unless you're tired OF the world
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

w"Reaa your own paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

When a loaEer enters tho sanclum
of busy editor. and says. "Glad to
SEQ you're back what dces no mean J
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1881-04-06

Woodstock, October, 1880.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04
improvements.

The sound of tho hammer and the
ring of the trowcl is alive in the land.
Mr.. Robt. Rays new residence is be-
ing rapidly completed and will soon
he ready for occupancy.
The two new brick stores on Grand
street commenced by Mr.. Conner, l,ave
their foundations laid and are now
ready FOR the placing Of sleepers.
The new Masonic Hall is completely
and magnificicntly framed and will
soon bc"tilcd' and closed in. We I'M
dcrstand that the fraternity will pro-
ceed to finish the building without de-
lay.
The large and elegant two story
building of ii. Meyer on DeSiard
street, adjoining McFcc's drug store is
nearly completed, being all ready for
the shelving and other interior works.
1t is said that Il beginning will soon
be made upon the new Methodist
church, and we have heard of several
new residences to be erected during the
coming Spring and Summer. All
indicating the progress and prosperity
OF our little city.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04
Weather, Crops, Etc.

With the fine weather we have had
for the past week, the roads have been
very much improved, and consequent
~ business has been slightly on the in
crease.
This has certainly been disastrous
winter to our merchants, as we'll as to
the planting community-hut the
"siiver lining" will probably be found
in the fact that economy will be forced
upon all classes of society. Whilst
merchants will be compelled to restrict
their purchases, buyers will also look
carefully TO the state of the finances,
before INDUCING in fancy articles and
luNurics. Before the Fall and Winter
the tendency of our people in this sec.
tons, was towards a renewal of their
olden-time extravaganza.
Now if our planters in the coming
crop will look we'll to their own home
interests-wiii determine TO live rs
much as possible upon their own pro-
auctions. Will devote much of their
time and labor to producing different
kinds of grain, and TO the raising of
hogs and Sleeps, and cattle. What Il
happy change will he produced-what
Il flush time we will again have in the
Bonnie South. Let US all try it just
for once?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04
A Good Sign.

One of the most gratifying evidences
of the steady Improvement in the
feelings, conditions and social relations
of the colored people in this section, is
shown in the purchases OF furniture.
Scarcely a wagon driven by negro
from the country leaves our town
without carrying from one of our fur
niture establishments a bed stead or a
lot of chairs or something of the kind.
One of the peculiarities of the
negro in the past, has been
his utter carelessncss regarding his
cabin accommodations. We can we'll
remember Immediately after the war
how they were bunked and crowded
together in their miserable huts.
Having neither space nor appreciation
for such articles as bed-steads and
chairs. But all this seems changed
not only do we see many of them be-
coming land owners, but in almost all
cases their cabins and dwellings
hou:es are surrounded with nicely cul-
tivated gardens and the interiors are
being filled with neat and substantial
articles of furniture.
All these things are clearly indica-
tive of the improvement, the prosper
ity and the happiness OF the colored
race. No laborers on the face of the
earth receive such renumerativc wages
as the industrious negroes of the South,
and we venture the assertion, in spite
of all declarations to the contrary, that
none are more carefully protected in
their rights, or more securely cstab-
lished in the enjoyment of perfect
liberty of conscience.
With the intelligent efforts being
made to educate the rising generation
Of negroes, we can surely took forward
to an area of peace, prosperity and
happiness in the South.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04
What Monroe Needs,

The first need is that Foundry
which at one time we saw in the neal
future, but which turned away and
was finally lost to w. Almost as bad.
~ as we want the Foundry: we also
need cotton Compress. Had VIC
such an establishment in our midst, it
would not only be remunerative to
those investing in it but it would
greatly add to the wealth and prosper.
ity of our CITY,.
Eastern and English capitalists
would send agents here for the pur-
chase Of cotton. And shipments would
be made directly through to Boston or
Lowell Mass. Thus increasing our
cotton trade in hundred fold ratio!
Our third need is Cotton Seed Oil
Mill whilst taking the seed from the
soil may be injurious, yet the conversion
of them into Oil and oil cake and seed
meal, is a source of immense revenue,
and would perhaps be the best invest
ment in money making point of
view, which could possibly be made.
The receipts from this source of in
dustry at every point in the South
where it has been attempted arc enor-
nous. And it has therefore been a
matter of surprise, that even in our
lethargtic city no one has practically
turned his attention to it.
1t is useless to say that We need cot
ton and wooden manufactures. AS
every manufacture of this kind, any
where in the cotton growing country
has brought a heavy interest on the
investment. Besides these we need
more extensive wagon and carriage
manufacturies-also those for the
making of household furnit ure and
of evey kind of wood work.
Anyone of the above mentioned
branches of industry could be easily
established in our midst if earnest and
intelligent efforts were made in the
right direction.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

a class i'll the beautiful acco mplish-
mcnt Of Point Lace making, will be
formed at the Central Hotel in Mon
roc, on Monday morning, March 7th,
at 8 O'Clock. In addition to those who
have already given their names, other
ladies who are fond Of the fine arts,
viii do well to attend,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04
DIR. II. j Eaton the Oculist and Sur

DIR. II. j. Eaton the Oculist and Sur
gcon from indianapolis and will he in Mon
roe until Friday next, will then go to Bas-
irop for y few days ana will then return to
Monroe where he be seen Saturday
and Monday, March Eth and 18th. The
Dr.. has perform eel several important opera
ton in Monroe and vicinity during his
stay hero, aud all needing his services
trail House.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

River News u,
Since our last report there has beeri
no very material change in the river
at this point, and we have to report
about the same as last week-3O feet
and stationary.
Business on the levee has been ex-
ceetlingly brisk, Notwithstanding that
Katie is no more. Let us hope, how
ever, that she will soon be replaced by
her playmate and companion, the
ssdandy Frank Monroe merchants
and citizens now realize the bene-
ficiency of the Katie, and those old
fogies and croakers who predicted she
would be Il failure have "thrown up
the sponge and are crying for
another.
The "dashing'' Rosa Il. is working
like beaver, and is being well re-
wanled for her energy and pluck. Of
late she has been making with case
semi-weekly trips to the Bartholomew
and D'Arbonnc bayous. This week
she has brought 500 bales out of the
former stream, and 400 out of the lat
tcr-good work indeed.
The Corona is due up tonight bound
for Camden.
Ben Cornwcll the genial and afrable
clerk of the Fred A. Blanks, who is
too we'll known to the people of Qua
chita Valley by his long association
with them, to need an Introduction
from us we regret to say will shortly
retire from the river. Ben has leased
sSmithland," better known as Red
River Landing, for a period of 5 years,
and will shortly remove there and
take charge of his lease.
The superb Laura Lee arrived from
New Orleans Tuesday evening hours
late, having been detained by fog. She
had a good freight for Monroe and
quite a large one for the tributaries
She left on her return Wednesday
morning with 100 bales of cotton of
which 1900 were received here.
Andy Rowland, clerk of the Lee
remained in New Orleans this trip to
stake in" Mardi Gras festivities.
Capt. Lee came up in his place.
The monarch Fred A. Blanks ar
rived up on time Friday night with
n good trip, and left on her return to
New Orleans Saturday evening with
1900 bales, and a cabin full of passen-
gers, about 20 Of whom she added
here. She'll be up tonight and re-
| turns tomorrow.
The Ollie y. from Saline river sailed
into port Monday night with over 400
bales and lot of seed.
The Fannie Tatum from ST. Louis
direct was due up, but had not arrived
| up to the time of closing our report.
She will probably be found at the land
ing this morning.
The sdashing Rosa b., Ollie Ii. and
ID. Stein all left for the Bartholomew
Wednesday. The former goes only as
far as La Pine the two latter (opposi-
tion) to the head of navigation. If
you see any of those Bartholomew
boys in town looking sleepy just attri-
butte it to the excitement incident. The
"dashing" we look for down to-mor-
row.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04
A TTENTION


T. a II M n ~ ~
Parties wanting Browns Fertilizer Dis
tributor can procure them from J. r. Wet
eel, manufacturer, Monroe, La, or ID. G.
Brown, patentee, at the following prices:
Two to four horse farmer.......... SO 90
Four to six horse farmer.............. II 90
Larger size Observation-Disclosures. Is 90
Farm rights are sold under special contract,
one machine furnished and tho purchaser
will have the privilege of making and using
many machines AS he may need in Guilt
waiting the particular land described In the
contract.
Also Cooks patent cotton planter, to be
seen at J. j.. Weizel's, price fiO.
Feb'y+. ID. G. BROWN.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

We understand that the School
Board is prepared to established pub
tic schools throughout the parish on
proper application being made. This
is a matter which should not be neg
lected and we advise our friends of the
different school districts, to take the
necessary steps for the opening of good
effective schools without delay.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

To farmers and country merchants
who are accustomed to purchasing their
drugs in New Orleans and other mar
kets l will say ! will duplicate New
Orleans prices. Send me trial order.
J. A. MOORE, Monroe, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

Mrs. Mary +. Richardson, the wife
of our esteemed fellow citizen, Col.
Robt. Richardson departed this life on
last Friday, the 25th inst, after long
and painful illness. An illness which
she had borne with that patient forth
tude which constitutes one of the most
beautiful traits in true womanly
character. But scarcely thirty-iive
years old, Mrs. Richardson leaves a
devoted husband and large family of
children to mourn their irreparablc
loss. Besides this she has left a blank
in our community which it will be diff
fcult to fill. She had for years occu-
pied n leading position in the social
circles of our city, and but few public
works of charity or bcnevolence were
commenced orachieve without her aid ,
ceuntenance and support. Truly may
we say, Il lovely woman has gone to
her rest, gone securely trusting in the
blessed promises of crucified Re-
deemer.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

The Blanks carried off about fifty
passengers from this point to join in
the Mardi Gras festivities. The large
body Of these pleasure seekers will
probably return ON the steamer which
is due here tonight.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

Now ye base ballers get ready, like
wise ye pickners and fish flyers, but II
short time and ye frolicing parties can
gambot on the grassy plain, and come
back home full of those little red crit
ters-wl,at you call 'em: Well we'd
better stop here.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

MISCELLANEou3.
nR. ". A. TnOMPsOH,
2ll CANAL ST.. NEW ORLEANS.
FILES. FISTULA and FI99URE
Cured without the use of the
KNIFE. LIGATURE or CAUSTIC,
Free from pain, danger or loss Of time
from business.
These Diseases Receive Special Atten.
tion and Cares Guaranteed.
Epilepsy or Fits treated with wonderful
success, as all cases sre carefully examined
and none taken but those Offering good
Impotency. spermatorrhea and Sexual
Debility, treated by medicine alone. has
hesetcfSr aP proved nssle.s and even i1'arl-
anas % M pn sssss sHS:
their constitutions together, but the Boctor
combines medical treatment with electric
ty.the electricity being generated by a
use, and by these means insures success.
Constipation, the bane of 80 many lives
dn Sy With G1
Diseases of women treated by electricity.
Structure ofthe Urethra and Rectum cured
pain; Tape Worm, Diseases Of the K;dns yu.
Neuralgia Nervous and sick nf Msad.cne
| Asthma, Weak, Painful and Sore Eyes
without a surgical operation; Deafness
No Noise in the Ears, all Skin Diseases. scrof
fully treated by improved remedies.
Letters of inquiry must be accompanied
with stamp for repiy.
N. Il. No names made public without tbs
written consent of the parties.
Tho following names may be referred to:
NEW ORLEANS TESTIMONIALS.
Capt. MAX BLANCHARD. Piles.
JAS. WALLBILLECH, Stunt, johnson r
Piles. law sunni "s""'
MAX BEER, 1863 Canal at rect. Neuralgia.
Mrs. MILLER: corner Jackson and Lib
=: DILL, MORGAN Railroad. Tape Worm.
THOS. ROBINSON, 10 Cont street, Piles.
JACOB BLUM, Baronne street, Piles.
Voice.
LEO WoLFsON, Craps Bluff, La. Piles.
Col: w; HEAL, Covington, KY, Fistula.
W; F: BROCK, Goodman, Miss, Piles:
sure.
BYRON EASTMAN, 1 Mercer Ger; i KY, stric-
J. :. ROSS: Ben Lomond, Miss, Piles.
JAS. ALDRICH, Covington, KY, Dia-
a. reE1DHE1M, Bastrop. La. pi,es.
s. j. GORDON, ia3 walnut Street. Gin
cinnati, Catarrh.
j. r. HAWKINS, Mason, Tenn, Dis
charge from the Ear
9; D: HIcKERsoN, VScis5arg. Miss,
). 7. WARREN, carrol,on, Tenn, Bron-
II. SHIPP, Owen, KY. Scrofuia.
Office hours from 8 A. NJ. to i r. NJ.
Dec. ;. lssO.-sm.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

The District Court is still in session
and several interesting cases have been
decided since our last issue. The
court will continue its labors for
another week, when it will have
reached its limits.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

Nothing has yet been done towards
supplying the place of the late wharf
boat Katie. At least nothingis yet in
sight.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

Try Breard's brand of "Real Good
Cigars"-three for 25c.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

Mr.. F. Sterling of Vicksburg has
arrived aud intends opening Skating
Rink, for the entertainment of the
young people of our city.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-03-04

Spring weather is really upon us at
last, and our planters are all busy in
preparing for another crop.