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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-12-26
A Place to Pawn Babies.
Washington Republican

"Let me out, want to get my baby
out of pawn" said colored woman
locked up in the Fifth-precinct Station
lastanight on charge Of drunkenness.
She had one child in her arms, and when
asked about the method of pawning a
child, said; "Well, | take them to "a
woman that lends money on children,
and she advances me so much on them.
and when ! gets the money 60 to this
woman, pay her what she loans me, and
then pay fifteen cents a day for keep4
ing the baby" She refused to tell where
the pawn-ofiica was situated, but kept
up constant howl that she wanted I'll,
get ber baby out OF pawn. sg
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-12-26

A Jersey surf-skiff ia very light
boat OF cedar, thin as shell and easily
handled. To launch the little Graf
through the breakers and jump into it
without hpsettipg, required good deal
of skill and good Geal of pluck beside
Kativ was not a novice in such things
and in a lew minutes she was pulling q
strong, steady stroke up the beach,
heading point or two off shore.
She could not see her brother in the
water, but after rowing, as it seemed to
her, very long time, she saw the SOL
diers on the sand, and judged that Ned
must be somewhere in line with them
Pulling on until she came abreast Of
them, she stood up and looked about
her. She. fornd she wns at least mile
off fthore. and two miles in The beach
Eroh % home.
Ned was nowhere to be seen, and after
scanning the sea in every direction, she
sank back with sickening fear that be
had gone down. AT that moment she
heard FAINT call, and rising again,
copld plainly distinguish distant hail.
She could not see anything at first, hut
pulled rapidly in the direction OF the
sound, with her head over her shoulder
she was presently gladdened by a glimpse
ofisomethng yet longway off.
Rowing for dear life, she soon male
out her brothers arm occasionally ap.
peariiigton rising wave. He was float
ing almost under water, and was very
nearly exhausted. Kate had to give
him the oars to rest oD, and help sup
port him as best she could for some
time before he was able to scramble into
THE skiff.
The girl had done her best, but With
all her speed he had been an hour in the
water when she reached him. The loss
Of few moments might have lost his
life. With Ned lying in the bottom OF
the skitf and faint, Katie pulled away
for home with glad heart, and il she
cried 9 little, it was for JOY as much as
ANYTHING.
They found Hondrickson waiting for
Katie's return. thinking she might pos
slbly have the dispatch, though he little
expected to see Ned with her.
The Hessians had watched their es-
Gaping prisoner until almost out OF
sight, aud then they saw him throw up
his arms and disappear. When. Katie
came along in her boat they supposed
her search would be useless, aud had
turned into lane leading inland. On
reaching their rendezvous at Sandy
Hook they reported that the boy had
been drowned and his body carried out
to sea.
Sanborne hastened to spread the same
report through the Deighborbood. and
his friends thought they bad lost Mas
ter Ned. and great was the rejoicing
when be reappeared the next day sound
and well. aud everybody said:
"Isn't that just like Kate Koyen-
hoyenY K"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-12-26
.AJoke on Senator Lamar.

Senator Lamar has been frequently
complimented during the present. session
at his improved appearances brought
about bv new style in cutting his hair.
He had hitherto adhered to his old
Southern custom of wearing his hair
quite long, and he lost its length invol.
unfairly. During a recent visit to ST.,
Louis he went into barber shop to get
shaved. After his face had been raked
over. the barber told him that his hair
needed trimming. The Senator replied,
"All right" and the barber ignorant of
his customers habit clipped ii close to
his head
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-12-26
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Estate Of Jephthah Duuau, Deceased.
NNHR undersigned has been appointed and
l qualified as Administrator. with the will
annexed of the estate of Jepthah Duvsll,
late of Monroe county, deceased.
Dated this lst day of December, A. D. 1882.
dee5. .'S2w3. SAMUEL N. DUVALL.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-12-26
Kissed the Chastenlng Rod.
Denver Tribune

A man who had Had the Fortune tc
lose bis Wife during Smallpox Vista.
ton bid not Repine, but, on the Contra.
ry, gave Utterance to the Philosophical
Remark that even in his Sad Afllictior
he had Reason 10 he Thankful that 4
was his Wife instead OF her Pretty Sis
ter who had been Removed.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-12-26
The German Emperor's wish for
Peace.

Berlin Correspondence London Telegraph.
The following anecdote is related oi
the Emperor. Having been told that
the speech from the throne had been
drafted specially with the object of be-
ing read OIL in five minutes, so as not to
tire His Majesty, be gave his assent to
the original draft. When, however, he
was subsequently requested to add a
passage mentioning an improvement in
the relations OF Prussia to the Vatican,
he observed that, if additions were to
be permitted, he had private wish oi
his own which he would like 10 crafty.
He should like to announce to his peo-
pie that the duration Of peace might be
relied upon.
The Cabinet respectfully remarked
that foreign affairs were usually onl,
touched upon in messages to the Ger.
man Reichstag, not in the Prussiar
L ,ndtag. But the Emperor met tbi:
objection by eaying that it might posi-
bly, not be in his power ever to address
Parliament again in person, and thn'
the passage came to be inserted, which
has given such general satisfaction.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-12-26

The crow is shy bird but be gener-
ally has caws tor alarm.
Young men with single idea frequently
have two watch chains.
1t was Connecticut minister whose
salary was $2b year and half the fish
he caught.
A young lady at ball called her bea,
an Indian because he was on her trail al
the time,
Earth has nothing softer than a wo
mans hesrt. unless, perhaps, it be 10
msto in the prime OF lie,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-12-26
An Experiment Before "a Lyceum.

An Ogdensburg debating society in
order to settle the question, "Will tar
explode ?" applied a red hot iron to
barrel of the article. The result is said
to have been highly satisfactory. Il
took about thirty seconds to decide
whelher an earthquake had come up OF
the tar exploited. The verdict was in
favor of the tar. The report Of the ex'
plosion was equal to a nine-pounder.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-12-26
2,lnehv
OVER AND OVER AGAIN.


Over and over again.
olwovs find in tho Root of I,;fe
somo Iossor T have r., loo-n
mnst ,ate NV tnrn at the mill,
T ,nu.+ ;,a ont .ho roldo, ,ra;n
T mn.t rrorl - wv tas,, n,;,h roso,rto wi,
Over and over aoa;n
We cannot measure the need
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-12-26

A colored woman has been sentenced
to 66a days in the workhouse of Nash-
vile, Tennessee, for stealing a brick
pavement. She used the material to
build chimney in her house.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-12-26

~ eaApsr day at home, Samples worth
w 5LiIs5 free. Address sriNSoS Co.,
Portland. Maine, mehaS,'S2T,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-17

Noyes, thoroughly competent teach
er, will have charge of the French ano
music departments. We understand
the prospects for a large school are
good, and that number from out OF
town will attend.
Nominations for county offices are
no sooner made than the question,
who shall be Representative, comes
up. Already we hear the names OF
several spoken of, and the fitness of
each is being fully discussed. Among
those prominently mentioned are the
names of L. E. Harrington, V. ID.
Fitch, Z. A. Smalley, and W. ii. IL.
Kenfeld. Either of these gentlemen
would no doubt ably represent US in
the Legislature should they be elected.
We believe they are sound on the tax
question. No doubt there are Others
besides the above who would fill the
place as acceptably, and we cheerfully
open our columns for the suggestion
of any fit names.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-17
WATERVIlLE,

O.P. Shattuck and family. of Worces-
ter, Mass, are in town visiting Mr.. ). S in
valid father.
There are several cases of dysentery in
the village and other parts of the town,
all the cases originating within a few days.
Jason w. Codding has very badly in
famed hand, caused in the first place from
taking cold in blister. PhineaS Carpen-
ter. of Belvidere, is also having bad time
with one of his hands from the same
cause.
On Friday evening last, Miss Emma
WItherell. of birmingham. Mass. gave a
reading at the church to an audience of
some 80 or more persons. She formerly
lived in town.
For several nights past the families of
Lucius Hayes and Cyrus Jaynes have
heard the screams of some wild animal
near their dwellings. Others have heard
the same, and it is supposed to be a cata-
mount or panther.
Report of school in Dist. No. l Whole
number of scholars, 80; average daily at
tendance, % 40; names of scholars who
were neither absent nor tardy during the
term, Flora Tillotson. Collie Rogers, Ma
mic Leach. Nellie Larabee, Mittie Kelley,
Erdine and Julia Wetherell; WILDER
Leach was absent one day and Merton
Mann only One-half day. Those having
absent but not tardy marks are Lila Til
lottson, Jessie Rogers, frankie and Jennie
Holmes, Hattie Beard, Linnie, Effie and
Zetta Wetherell, BERTHE Afford, Bert Col
Inns, Charlie Horner and Byron Smith.
Collie Rogers, Nellie Larabee, Mittie Kel-
ley, Mamie, Ann and COrnelia Leach have
not missed a word in spelling during the
term.-L. a. LOwater. teacher.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-17
jon NJ S Jon.

There is more or less petty thievins
from the freight house, lately. People
must remember that freight is stored
there at owners risk, and the guilty one:
must remember that they are beine
watched for, and keep their hands off from
other peoples goods.
Miss Winnie Chamberlain returned tC
her duties III New York, on Monday.
Rev. Mr.. King of Lowell, preached al
the Cong'l church, Sunday morning, hav
ing exchanged with Mr.. Smith. He
preached a stirring and effective sermon
F. NJ. Gale of Chicago, with his family
started for their home on Monday, taking
little Belle Scribner with them. They
have been here about two months.
Almost every one is through haying OF
nearly so, in this vicinity, and harvesting
is beginning.
Deacon Ozias Story had la severe stroke
of paralysis, week or so since, from the
effects of which he died. Sunday morn
ing. He was for many years a pillar of
the Baptist church here, and a most eX-
emplary man. His funeral was attended
Tuesday afternoon.
Many of our towns people will be
panied to learn of the death in Westfield,
last week, of Mrs. G. c. Stoddard. She
was resident of this place several years,
and had many friends here.
Will. Jones of Lebanon, N. H., is Wis
iting his parents and friends here for a
few days.
Buck Bros. have engaged the services
of Miss Soule, a former pupil OF the
Normal school, as book-keeper. and she
has entered upon her duties. We under
stand she has had experience as book
keeper in st. Adams.
Only % tickets were sold from here to
the circus, at st. Johnsbury, Saturday.
and only few to Burlington. We fear
our people don't take proper interest in
Jumbo.
James Patch of Fletcher, bought but
ter for Sherwin. Saturday, paying 20
cents,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-17
CAM BRIDGE RoRO.

Monroe Blaisdell and wife have re-
turned from a pleasant visit to Massa-
chusetts among their many friends.
The old drug store has been newly
painted.
Nelson Gray, our new hardware mer-
chant, Is having his store painted, and ex-
poets soon, with his family, to occupy
their new rooms up stairs.
Camp-meetlng at Morrisville opens Fri
day.
HamtOn L. Story, formerly a resident
of this place. is on Il visit for few days
among his old friends and the memorable
home and other familiar places of his
childhood and youthful days. He is in
company with a friend of his. Col. A. n
Waterman; both are from Chicago.
The butter market is reported livlier
with prices ranging from 20 to % cents.
1t is said that Hon. Wallace Parker is
candidate for our town representative.
Success to him.
Frank Goodwin, our new station agent
is keeping a news department in the
depot. Hope it will be healthful means
for the promotion of pure morals espec-
| tally among our young people.
The school in Dist. No. 8, closed July
2Ist. The whole number of scholars wa
l6; daily average, 14.9; the names o
those having no absences are Dara Lara
bee. Edith IIarabee. Matte Smile, Melvill,
Maurice; George Maurice was absent bu
one-half day, and Charlie Larabee, Sadi
Maurice and Anna Wheelock but one day
George Waters stood highest in the frs
spelling class, and George Maurice in tn
second. The general department and dill
igence in study were unusually good
Alice Hulburd, teacher.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-17
NORTH HYDE PARK.

Miss Weltha Atwell, of st. Johnsbury
| lately arrived.
Mrs. Frank Chaffee, of Belvidere. is
visiting friends here.
There is talk of a select school by Miss
Abbie Billiard.
Warren Foss. son OF J. NJ. Foss, was
severely hurt last week by penetratin g
his foot with the tines of a hay-fork.
Mrs. E. Harrington's late visit to DR..
Kingsley, the celebrated cancer doctor.
of Rome, n. Y, afforded her the gratifi-
cation of hearing a supposed cancer of the
tongue pronounced nOn-cancerous.
A new veranda adorns the front of the
post-Office.
V. A. Billiard is home from Brigham &
WatermaD's office, not to return at pres
ent, but in response to the earnest solicita-
ton of friends at Underhill Centre. where
he was teacher last spring, will take
charge of the same school, the Green
Mountain Academy, again the coming
fall, in view of very flattering prospects.
The following taken from the Mt.
Auburn Mashea of the LaPOrte city
(Iowa) Local ReUie11 of Aug. 4th, con-
corning the business promise of one of our
former young men, l.. G.. Heath, will be
of interest to his friends: james King
and l.. G. Heath. two of our rising young
men have bought out the grocery store of
E a Rawson- The store is a good one
carrying large stock of groceries, boots
& shoes. grocery and glassware, and has
done a good business. We are confident
that with these young men proprietOrs,
the trade will greatly increase. The
young men will make good reliable mer-
chants and we look for a successful ca
reer." Mr. Heath was employed as
clerk by E. A. RawsOn since leaving Yer
mont, nearly year ago. A desire on the
part of Mr.. Rawson to retire from business
because of declining health, has brought
about the above change. There are none
with better natural endowments than
- Lutte" Success to him.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-17
WCLCOTT,

As Holmes Cushman and his brother
Charles were crossing the railroad track
near Charles Lawrence's, on Saturday
last, with span of horses on a dump
cart, they were struck by the express
train (due at 1l.37, a. NJ. and the near
horse man9led in horrible manner. and
breaking the cart, but strange to say,
| neither of the Cushmans were injured.
The horse which was Immediately killed,
was owned by G. j. f. Cushman. and he
had refused two hundred and twenty-five
dollars only last week. While every one
is glad it was no worse, they sympathize
with Mr.. Cushman in the loss of so fine
horse, which he is unable to bear.
Mrs. Harvey Merritt, mother of F. L..
Merritt of Gilmore, died at their residence
on Tuesday last, aged 81 years.
Truman Jones, Fairbanks travelling
scale-setter, is at home for a short stay.
Amos Whitney received a check on
Thursday last, of 1926 for back pay on
pension claim which has Just been allow
ed. Woodworking and deserving, the
above will be good news to his many
friends.
Johnqthan Smith, an old resident of
this town, died at town farm on Sunday
last aged 60 years.
Rev. @. w. Barnes of w. r. Junction,
and father of Rev. G. Foster Barnes,
spent last week here with his son.
Geo. E. Wales of Battle Creek, Mich,
is making his brother, f. A. Wales, a
short visit.
Ten good choppers wanted, for which
the highest price per cord will be paid.
Apply to NJ. S. Burnell, Immediately.
Rev. John Morse is quite sick with
fever. In consequence of his sickness,
no services were held at the NJ. E. church,
last Sabbath.
Rev. Horace Bundy was unexpectedly
called to his home in Concord, n. H., by
a telegram on Monday, informing him of
the death of his youngest daughter.
The Universalist services at the school
house will be held at 1870, p. M, and
at No. Wolcott, at $50, p. M, instead of
rs heretofore.
VIM. Walsh cut one toe off while chop
ping, last week, besides inficting a fear
full cut in the foot.
Six old hens, and nine chickens about
three-tourths grown, ate one peck of
wheat and one peck of corn i'm IA DAYS.
The wheat and corn cost 63 cents. The
old hens produced 60 eggs in II days,
which sold for so cents. The average
cost to feed each hen and chick was ITO
nor
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-17
CADY'S FALLS.

The lawn party of AFRO Durkee's, last
Thursday eve., was success, notwith-
standing the thunderstorm. About go
couples were present, and about 40
couples danced until morn. The pro-
ceeds were about $40.
Much sickness prevails, and DR.. Hall
continues to make his daily visits.
The tannery is overstocked. Bark is be-
ing shipped to the railroad station.
Orville Reed ct. ur., Mr.. Sackett ct. a1 >.
and Will Town and the 'school-marm. -
went to st. Johnsbury to see the great
Jumbo. They report they couldn't see
anybody, there were so many people.
May the gentleman from Cambridge,
in whose fertile brain originated the idea
of honoring one of Cady's Falls distin-
guished citizens by having his name
placed upon the county ticket, meet with
his reward. May his noble aspirations
S:,f his r,"t'i .fie ambition 20 roPr vscuG
his town in the next legislature. be crown
ed with success. :. : : :
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-17
EAST e. M ORE.

Last Tuesday lightning struck the
dwelling-house of WIN. Silloway, enter
ing one corner of the sitting-room which
was occupied by Mrs. SlIoway and three
of her daughters-Mrs. Potter. Mrs.
Carpenter and Alma. All were severely
shocked, though not seriously hurt. 1t
tore clapboards from the outside, and
plastering and castings inside, and its eff
fects were seen all through the the house.
tearing up the chamber-fioor in the other
end from where the lightning struck. 1t
also disfigured large tree which stood
near the house. 1t melted the pendulum
from the clock, which continued to tick
as though nothing had happened.
The flume of G. A. Morse's mill gave
out one day last week. which took a week
to repair before the mill could again be
started.
Winn Silloway has been home for few
days on visit, but has again returned to
West Hartford, to work.
Joseph Morse, who has been West for
fourteen years. is expected in town this
week, to visit his relatives and friends.
George Gray and wife have gone to
Rhode Island, for two weeks visit.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-17
WAITS FIELD.

Barnum's circus at Montpelier, was
largely attended from this town. ''Uncle
Joe" says he saw Jumbo three times, and
it did not cost him penny.
p. j. McGrath and wife of Boston, are
the guests of DR.. w. A. Jones.
Mrs Lorin Richardson of Concord, n
H., and twin sons, are visiting in town.
Mrs. J. M. Joslyn and Mrs. Cyren JOS
lyn of Morrisville, are visiting in town.
Laura Cutler, an insane person, escaped
from her room, a few days ago, and a
gallant gentleman escorted her back to
her room. The ladies present pronoun-
ced him firs.-class beau.
c. S. McAllister and wife of Enosburg
are in town.
Rev. Z. Z. Taplin has demonstrated
that it is not beneath minister to labor
He has built new front steps at the Meth
odist church. "Cady done the looking
on"
Miss Carrie Spaulding of Burlington
has been visiting at +. A. Dumas the
past week.
| Roswell Richardson, a pensioner o.
1912, is eighty-nine years old. He ha,
always used tobacco, has been hard
working man. His memory is good. he
is great reader, has no enemies. and is
a gentleman in every respect. His wife
Mary, is elghty-seven years old. She is
on hand and walks the streets as nimbly
as miss of sixteen.
The Waitsfeld House is doing large
business. 1t is strictly temperance
house. Landlord Lamb well deserves the
patronage he is receiving.
Wilbur Joslyn is driving l.. X. Joslyn's
horses in time for the Mad River Valley
Fair.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-17
STOWE.

AR. Straw is at home from Springfield
Ohio.
Mrs. Phebe Mower is in town.
Mrs. f. W. Barnes, of Grand Rapids
Mich. :. is expected here soon by hel
friends.
Geo. Burt has horse 80 years old that
delights in river bathing, and will seek
water sufficiently deep as to thoroughly
cover him while rolling.
The death of Mr.. Burnett's child ocur-
red last week, the burial taking place
Thursday.
Our people pronounce Jumbo" Il hum
bug.
/ The Misses Ellen and Eva Sallies are
visiting in Woodstock.
Mrs. S. J. Godfrey died of consump-
ton early on Friday morning, the funeral
services taking place on Saturday, the
Rev. Mr.. Lewis officiating.
The Methodist and Branch Sunday
schools contemplate joint picnic on
Thursday of this week.
Miss Eta A. Robinson, of Lowell,
Mass, and sister Of Mrs. Thomas Downer
of this place, is in Gown visiting friends.
Miss Robinson is proprietress of one of
in Lowell, and is here on a brief vacation.
Sunday, Aug. Goth, the Rev. J. J.
Lewis, of Boston. will preach in the Uni
ty church, at Stowe. In the morning he
will explain from Universalist point of
view, the following difficult texts of
Scripture THE wicked shall be turned
into hell" ''These shall go away into
everlasting punishment. but the righteous
into life eternal - I'm the place where the
tree falleth there 1t shall be-" The even
ing service commences at 7.30 O'Clock.
School IN Dist. No. Is. closed Aug. 4th
Whole number of scholars, 30; those hav-
ing no absent marks were Arthur. Edwin
and Earnest Houston. Christina and Mel
VIVA Adams. Claude Chatfee, Nina Harlow,
Clara Slayton; Earnest Hulett was alb
sent one-half day; those having no tardy
marks were Edwin, Earnest aud Elmer
Houston, Christina and Melvina Adams.
Minnie Russell, Nina Harlow, Clara Stay
ton, Mary Edison and Jennie Douglass
Jennie Butts. teacher.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-08-17
EDEN.

j. Il. Stevens. III. ii. Newton. S. B.
Waite, w. G. Bassett. John West and
James Atwell, were delegates to the
County Convention.
Chas. Temple. from Worcester, Mass.
is home on visit.
Mr.. Mcdowell set fire to brush heap.
which resulted in the loss of 20 acres OF
grass.
Mrs. Frank Temple returned from Mas
sachusetts last week, where she has been
visiting friends and relatives.
Fred Pavere came near severing a thumb
from one of his hands, while at work in
Stevens clapboard mill.
Butter day Friday afternoon, three
O'Clock.
Albert Lunt has built barn recently.
Grain is badly lodged by the late heavy
rains.
Apple crop bids fair to be as good as
last season.
Mrs. Miner, widow of the late DR.. Min
err, formerly of Cambridge, had shock
of paralysis, last Monday afternoon, and
at this writing lies in hopeless condition
Mrs.P Daniels has recently returnedfrom
Rome, n. Y, where she has received
treatment. She was absent about six
weeks, and is very feeble at present. The
cancer was called p Rose cancer, and was
on her side, and was about the size of a
tea-saucer.