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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11
ANOTHER WATERLOO HERO GONE.
Dead ut tho Age OF Ono Hundred ana Five
Years.
Toronto Mail.


Toronto Mail
1t is saddening to hear from time to time
that another Of tho links which connected
us with that period in the history of Great
Britain when she battled successfully for
supremacy on land and sea has been
broken. Major RoEan. a veteran of the
Peninsular war and Waterloo, died re-
Gently at the little village OF Clifford,
county of SimcOe, having reached the ripe
old age of 1Oj years. Major Timothy Roman
served his majesty King George III. in the
Forty seventh infantry regiment, the same
corps which lay in Toronto ut the time OF the
Fcnian raid in 1866. Most of his military
life was passed in active service, for he
was engaged in most of the sanguinary
battles fought between the French and
British in Spain during tue years 1909 and
1911, and was privileged to take part in
closing engagement at Waterloo. AL
though it was Major Romans good fortune
to die full of years. surrounded by the
comforts which his own exertiOns had
won for him, he did not escape unscathed
from all tho battlefelds on which his
courage and devotion to country had been
tried. He was shot in tho groin at
the siege of Badajos, aud carried the
bullet in his body up to the time of his
death. Again at Waterloo he was severely
wounded. During the terrific charges
which the French cavalry made ON the
British squares at the former engagement
he was singled out for personal combat by
an officer in the enemy's squadrons. The
Frcnchman charged furiously upon him,
and with 4 single sweep of his sabre sever
cd the bride lines Of Romans horse, with
tho object of having it's rider at his mercy.
But while Monsieur was so engaged his
intended victim ran L sword through his
body. But Roman had, by the cutting of
the bride lines, lost control Of his horse,
and another Frenchman cndeavored to take
advantage OF his predicament by also
charging upon him. The British officer
however, adroitly fell over his horse, and
slipping under the animals body managed
to catch the second Frenchman in the nick
of time, and by al upward sweep of his
sword nearly decapitated him. But feats
of strength and daring accomplished by
Roman on the eventful day would fill
pages He was severely wounded toward
the close of the battle. Shortly before
Bluchcr's arrival was announced shell
burst Immediately over him, and flag
ment fractured his skull. He was carried
to the rear, and in the hospital the wound
was silver trepanned. He wore the plate
to tho end of his life:
Roman came to this country before tho
rebellion Of 1S37-3S, and took an active
part in its suppression.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11
Ribs Broken.

Willie Fritch, a son Of Charles Frtch,
residing at No. 544 st. Joseph street while
playing yesterday near his residence, was
run over by rather heavily loaded wagon
and had two Of hi0ribs fractured. DIR.
$. Il. Foreman rendered the needed sur
gical aid, and the boy is getting along
well.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11

An unknown man, aged 65 or 20 years,
and apparently laborer, was struck by
train Of cars on the canal bridge, near
Rockville, above Harrisburg, and almost
instantly killed,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11

ner has given in comet prizes during the
past year is 81. 800, which shows that the
interest taken in astronomical affairs in
this country is greatly increasing.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11
Special Meeting OF tho school Board.

n special meeting of the board Of direc-
tors OF the Lancaster city schoo! district
will be held in common council chamber,
tomorrow evening at Z O'Clock. to take
action on the death of David Hartman,
one of the eldest members of the board.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11

THE man with the straw hat looks kind
of seldom.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11

THE wise man now taketh his fall over
coat ou: of the camphor and doth not get
left.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11

The insurance newspapers do not at
tach much credit to Governor Hoyt's late
in-thc-day refusal to charter any more of
the death rattle" insurance companies.
After two Or three hundred had been au-
thorized to ill up the graveyards, the
insurance organs naturally think the thing
might have been allowed to go on until
every man was his own insurance COM
pany.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11

WHAT crowd of 81 told you SOS -
there will be tomorrow. And the crop
won't be confined to Ohio, either.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11

VANDALISM goes marching Oh, and the
latest iconclast whose vicious work has
attained any degree Of publicity is one of
L" them literary fellers who proposes to
tear away all the aureole Of glory which
history and tradition have woven around
the brows Of the passengers Of the May
flower and their immediate progenitors
and descendants, and to show that they
had no right at all to the title of Puritans
that they had no connection with the body
of English and Scotch religionists to whom
that word WIS applied /: but that they were
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11

TIL Philadelphia American, which likely
wants to do what is right, cannot find
what there is in Mobiles record ito show
that he is public-sprited aud upright
man, not d millionaire after the model of
Mr.. William II. English" The .An,eri.
can should inquire at Mr.. Mobiles home.
It. will find him foremost i'm all good works,
active in building up Erie's interests, lib.
eral. energetic, upright and honored by
all his fellow townsmen.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11

THE stability of American institutions
is in imminent peril. Mr.. Arthur is con-
fidently looked to by his intimate friends
to cause a stop to be put to the practice Of
prOmiscuous presidential handshaking as
senselcss, meaningless and disgusting to
the president. This is serious matter.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-11

OUE fellow citizens, Of Swiss, nativity
cannot read the statement Of the consul
at Philadelphia in behalf of their afflicted
countrymen without having their SYM
pathies quickcned. Subscriptions for the
worthy cause in behalf of which this appeal
is issued will be received ut this Office and
promptly forwarded to the prope:: author
ity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30

The family of Alonzo Wiley of Guilford.
consisting of six MEMBERS were poisoned last
Sunday by eating toadstools for mushrooms.
A little child of four years was made very sick.
but is better, and in most cases the i'll effects
lasted only about "a hours.
It L. Burdick's stolen horse wag found n
Few days after it was missed, back in the pas
ture. There were evidences that it had been
taken out, driven some distance and then re-
turned, but by whom or with what motive
can only be guessed
The Alameda (Oal. News contains a no.
tioe OF the death of Mr. Hart Franklin Shep-
ardson, who was a son of Clark Shepardson.
formerly of Guilford, but who went to Mil
waukee many years ago and became wealthy.
VI the younger Shepardson, who died at San
Barnardino, Aug. 9th, the News says "Mr.
Shepardson came 10 Alameda in 1868. He
took great interest in the affairs of our town
and worked hard for its improvement. He
was one OF the incorporators and stockhold-
ers of the Alameda Oakland q Pierdmont
Railroad Co. and helped with his purse and
advice to carry it to completion from Park to
Seventh street in Oakland 'Shep.' IA he
was called by his friends aud acquaintances,
was good, kind husband and friend. ever
ready with purse to respond to suffering hu-
manity. The sympathy of this community
is with the bereaved wife in this her great
sorrow. His aged father and mother, who are
now living-their ages beyond the three score
years and ten allotted to man-also his sis
tiers, who are here in California, have our
deep sympathy" The Knights Templar of
which he was a member conducted the burial
ceremonies from their hall in the Masonic
building at San Francisco.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30

Very interesting memorial exercises were
held in the Baptist church last Sunday after
noon. A large flag tastefully draped with
the emblems of mourning was suspended be-
hind the desk. In the centre of the flag, in
large black letters, was the namo Garfield"
surrounded by black and white Grape inter
twined, and below this portrait of Garfield
imbedded in cross of moss and immortelles,
the work of Mrs. DIR. Stafford. Upon the
table in front of the desk was larger Dor
trait of Garfield upon dark background, also
surrounded by black and white Grape inter-
twined, the work of Mrs. II. G. Milington.
An excellent memorial sermon was delivered
by Rev. o. Smith of Wilmington aud deep
feeling Of solemnity and sadness pervaded
the whole congregation, all seeming to feel
that they had met to mourn for one who was
friend to each and when the anthem emit
tied The Presidents Grave" was read by
II. c. Millington in voice husky with emo
ton, and afterward sung by the choir, the
thought that our beloved President had left
us forever seemed to fill the mind of each.
one present and many eyes filed with tears.
Remarks were made by IL G. Mlington,
@. Baker, DIR. Gillette, L. p. Mowry and
lawyers Xix, Temple and Briggs All that
was said showed unity Of sentiment in re-
gard to the grand and noble character of
James A. Garfield; and when DIR. Gillette
who in his long life of nearly four-score
years has studied the lives of our presidents
carefully, said in a voice so full of emotion
that he could hardly speak, that he believed
that James A. Garfield came to his high Of
flee the best equipped in every respect to
perform its duties Of any one who ever held
the office, all felt that his opinion was right.
Father Mowry said that Garfield, when
student at Williams boarded in his family,
and that then, a, ever Afterwards, his deport-
ment was that OF gentleman, a scholar aud
q Christian. All went TO their homes feeling
that the nation is better and stronger for
having before it the life and example of such
a man as Garfield, and that by his death the
North and the South, the East and the West,
are brought into closer fellowship with each
other, and, in those now immortal words of
our dead President, that, although the Presi-
dent is dead, God reigns and the govern
ment at Washington still lives"
We understand that the school in Dist.
No. commences next week with Alba G.
Fay as teacher.
-Millington & Goodnow start for Boston
next Monday to purchase new goods.
e. ]. Temple, Esq, has taken II. W.
Brigham's law practice. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30

Major BILLS il very low.

Major Bills IL very low.
S II. Andrews is in poor health.
Leonard & Boyle commenced running
their cider jelly works on Wednesday.
Mrs. Alyah Lyman entertained the la
dies of the Universalist society on Thursday
w. G. Justice q j. O. Howe Of Brattle-
boro paid visit to town Monday.
H. +. Barber and family are spending a
few days in Brattleboro.
%. A. Avord and G.. l.. Clary Of Brattle.
boro are stringing the wire of the Whining
ton and West Dover telephone.
C. S. Grimes exhibits at the post Office
seventeen very fine specimens of different
varieties of apples, raised on his Searsburg
farm.
"A party of Jacksonville people picnicked
at Ray Pond on Wednesday.
Isaac Estey is repairing his mill proper
~, the workmen are now rebuilding the dam
George E. Haynes, who with. his family
has recently been spending month in Rhode
Island, has returned home.
We learn with much regret that L. Cor
ham and family are making arrangements for
an early removal to Brattleboro.
The meetings conducted by Rev Miss
Haley have been continued through the week
with increasing interest. She will preach
next Sunday at the same time as on previous
Sundays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ephriam Haskell of Brat
tleboro are in town.
Connection by telephone was made with
West Dover about o'clock Thursday, the
line working well. Dover was connected
with SpofIord lake Office by the way of this
place and Brattleboro, and conversation could
readily be carried on, distance Of 80 miles
We note the following visitors in town:
Mrs. Clara b. Hopkins of Crete, Nebraska,
Miss Barnard of Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. O.
Stafford of Philadelphia, Jonas Lincoln of
New York, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Thayer of
Springfield, Mass, Mrs. f. Moore of Ben
nington.
The following fall terms of district
schools have been commenced in town, and
are in successful operation with the teachers
named Dist. No. l, Miss Hattie s. Waste Of
Rowe, Mass No. ., Fred L. Howe No. Z,
Miss Millie L. Ballou; No. ., Miss Lettie
Corse of West Dover; No. II, Miss Florence
Whitney of West Brattleboro; No. 49, Miss
Alice Ballou. The school in District No. 10
closes this week summer term of sixteen
weeks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30

DISTRESSING AND FATAL CASUALTY.
One of the saddest most affective and
distressing events that ever took place in
this community has just occurred, the cir
cumstances of which arc substantially as fol-
lows Mr.. Henry Gale, son of the late Lu-
Their Gale, resides about two miles south of
this village. On Saturday, the oath inst, at
about o'clock p. NJ the wife of Mr.. Gale
started for Coleraine, Mass, TO visit some
friends, not intending to return till near the
close of the following day; at the same time
Mr.. Gale, with his team, started for the
woods some half mile distant, to engage in
drawing logs to suitable places preparatory
to saving them for wood. In drawing log
down descent it apparently struck the end
of another log lying at an angle with the
path, and rolling, threw him down, rolled
upon him, and stopped when upon the small
of his back his face to the ground, and his
body lying down the declivity, fastening him
there The log was 16 inches in diameter
and Is feet long, his body lying in a slight
depression in the ground. The oxen passed
on, became detached from the log they were
drawing and the next day were seen in the
barn by a neighbor and turned out, but no
accident was thought Of The next day, Sun
day, Mrs. Gale did not return home till night
fall and finding everything about the house
as when she left, became alarmed, neighbors
with lanterns, and at about o'clock in The
evening ha was found, still alive and able to
speak, having lain in this extremely distress
ing situation for more than "a hours. He
was Immediately extricated, but lived only
about 20 minutes afterward and died before
he could be borne TO the house. Truly a
most remarkable case of suffering and endur-
ance. Mr.. Gale was 30 years of age and
leaves wife, with whom he had lived about
two years. This event has saddened and
panied the hearts of the whole community,
aud awakened the deepest sympathy for the
surviving companion and the large circle of
sorrowing friends.
On Monday, the Goth inst, goodly
number of our citizens assembled at the Uni
yersalist church to engage in memorial SER
vices for President Garfield. The house,
with the stars and stripes, was suitably drap-
ed and floral offerings were presented.
Prayer was offered by Rev. II. Eastman; APP
propriate and interesting remarks were made
by A. A. Butterfeld, Esq, and Rev ]. Gift
ford of Halifax also remarks were made,
and poem, written for the occasion, read
by Rev. H. Eastman. Thus humble trib-
ute of respect was offered from sincere hearts
to the memory of our lamented President,
and the deepest sympathies and most heart
felt sorrows we're mingled with those Of the
millions of our land and of the civilized
world, who deplore and bewail the strange
event that has stricken and clad in mourning
the nation.
Oscar, youngest son of B. F. Roberts,
who has been dangerously ILL., is GONZALES
cent.
Mary, youngest daughter of O. A.
Briggs, is sick with typhoid fever.
-Crosier, the artist, is taking homestead
DhotOQraDlic views Z.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30


Between thirty and forty of the many
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ephram IL. Fuller,
remembering that Wednesday was the fifth
anniversary of their welded life, and wishing
TO remind them of the fact. assembled at their
home during their absence in attending the
Jamaica fair. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller had not
the slightest intimation of what was taking
place when they returned home in the eve
ming, and even when they saw their neigh
bors in the house supposed it was an accident,
so many of them coming in one evening, nor
did they realize the situation until the arrival
of Rev. George Porter and deacon Winslow
few moments after. The presents consisted
of a nice chamber set, set of silver knives
aud forks, butter knife, etc. Rev. Geo. Por-
ter presented these in behalf of the guests in
his usual humorous way, and was responded
to by deacon S. d. Winslow in behalf of Mr..
and Mrs. Fuller. Mrs w. ii. Fuller brought
with her large supply of cake and other re-
freshmenls for the occasion. A much larger
number would ha re been present had it not
been for the extreme darkness of the hour
and the fair Mt Jamaica.
Quite large number of people from
town attended the Jamaica fair on Wedne-
day.
Last Sunday Rev. T. NJ. Butler preached
upon the lessons to be learned by the life and
death of the late President. The church was
appropriately dRped in mourning, and the
services, beside being impressive, were well
calculated to inspire noble ambitions in the
minds of the young. Union services were
held in the Congregational church Monday at
l o'clock, the services being conducted by the
pastor of the church aided by the pastor of
the Baptist church. The heavy dmpery and
the tasteful display of bouquetsof white flow
ers gave the church an appearance of solem-
nifty and mpressveness which was intensi-
fed by the mournful look of every counte-
Dance. Almost every inch of sitting room
was occupied by those anxious to pay their
last token of respect to the martyred Presi-
dent. The discourse by Rev. Geo. Porter
and the remarks by Rev. T. NJ. Butler were
characterized by noble and patriotic senti-
ments eulogistic of the distinguished dead,
with earnest appeals TO the young to learn
lessons of true Christian greatness from the
life and death of the nations honored martyr
At the close of the services q procession was
formed under the direction of Col. Franklin
and Lieut.. Scott and marched to the graves
of deceased soldiers, where the many flowers
arranged in beautiful bouquets and spontan-
eousy brought as an Offering, were placed
upon the graves of the comrades in arms of
the deceased President The places of bust
ness aud post Office were draped in mourning
and closed during the services. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30

Memorial day was very generally observ-
cd in this place by suspension Of labor and
closing of places of business. At2 O'Clock p.
M. appropriate services were held at the Meth
odist church, consisting of scripture reading
and devotional exercises by the pastor Rev.
Il. s. Cook, followed by appropriate remarks
from Rev. N. d. Sherman, Rev. Nj. b. Bish-
op, Rev. S. Anterior, Faxon L. Bowen and
O. M. Russell. The latter spoke at some
length upon the exalted character Of the dead
President, his example and achievements, and
the lessons TO be derived from his life and
tragic death. The exercises were interpreted
with suitable vocal music under the charge of
Z. j. Bullock, and the whole service was en-
inently appropriate and impressive.
Our hotels are we'll filed with boarders,
and the number of transients taxes both
houses to their full capacity.
C. M. RUSSELL teacher of the village
school, is stopping, with his wife and daugh-
ter, at the Davenport House, which is under
the efficient management of II. l.. Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30

Cyrus F. Adams, son of the late Clark
Adams of this place, died at the residence Of
Geo. W. Washburn, in Somervllle, Mass,
Sent. 22d, of quick consumption. While in
his teens, Mr.. Adams left his country home
for the city, and through the influence OF
friends secured employment with the superin-
tendent of the Middlesex horse railroad com
pany. BY close attention to business and
faithfulpess to every trust, he secured the ia
vor of the officials of the road, and for near
ly three years has occupied responsible po-
sition in the corporation. The funeral Sun
day afternoon, was largely attended, and the
floral contributions were numerous, including
large pillow of rare flowers from the MIG,
dlesex company. The remains accompanied
by the family, passed through Brattleboro on
Monday afternoon, in charge of UndertAker
brown, for interment at Marlboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30

Rev. j. Merrill preached an excellent dis
course last Sunday, in reference to the nation
a. bereavement in the death OF President
James A. Garfield.
-EFTdtIm. -Iu the communication from
Dummerston In last weeks PHRNIx, for We'd
nesday read "Melendy." The mistake was a
slip of the types and not of the pen. The
writer had not the faintest idea that the name
OF the high sheriff for Windham county re-
Sembed or would have been mistaken for
Wednesday, or he would have been more ex-
Plelt in his statement. The full explanation
Is, that the high sheriff sent letter just at
court time to his deputy in Vernon, with his
own name on the envelope. The significance
Oh the name in that connection, under the ex-
iss'lng state of things, to those in receipt Of
The information, produced a scare, aud con-
Sseequent 'skedaddle" of certain fellows to get
over the line" d.. N.
Rev. j. Merrill will preach in the school
house near Samuel Wheeler's next Sunday af-
'ernoon at 4;30.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30

C. F. Gleason, our energetic butcher, is
soon to put on the road two new meat carts.
He is also building a new and commodious
barn, and seems determined to do his part
towards improvements,
The church was suitably decorated on
Monday, and large audience listened to an
interesting and appropriate discourse from
Rev. DIR. Porter.
We regret to learn that DIR. F. 1: Wilder,
our rising young dentist, is contemplating an
early removal. Although he has praetieed
his profession only about two years, he has
been eminently successful, and bids fair to
take his place among the first
C. p. Barrett goes to Boston next month
to purchase his fall stock of goods x.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30
NIX, AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 1881

tho tree, one belonging to Mr. Crawford and
one TO Robert Kathan.
Rev. N. d. Parsons returns from his va
cation this week and will occupy his pulpit
next Sunday. His theme will be life and
death of Garfield"
On Sunday morning Rev. Edward Smiley
delivered sermon in memory of our departed
President On Monday afternoon a union
service was held in the town hall, when Revs.
Wight, Harlow and Smiley paid each tender
tribute to President Garfield. The singing
was led by Mr.. Kidder, and was of superior
character. A large audience was present.
The platform was appropriately draped in
mourning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-09-30

-Dandelion greens the last of September
in Halifax.
Remember the fair October 4th.
Willard Wicks is quite sick
Apples are scarcei potatoes ditto.
Stephen Roberts of Coleraine has moved
into F. T. Miners house, and will work at
blacksmithing for Miner. He is good work
man.
Major Beck has opened a store at the
centre.
While picking grapes fow days since,
Frank Hill slipped and dislocated his Shout
der. He was attended by DIR. j. L. Harring-
ton, and is doing well.