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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
PNStal.Card Abuses,

It is strange that those sapient books
on etiquette which direct that bones
shall not be thrown under the table at
dinner, the teeth picked out with fork,
or the chair tipped upon its hind legs
in the parlor, do not devote at least
brief section to the use and abuse OF
the postal-card.
1t may be at once objected that etl-
quette does not recognize the use of
postal-cards at all, which, being at
once allowed, the fact still remains that
postal-cards are used, and it should,
moreover, be evident to the most casual
observer that some effort should be
made to modify their use. At present
their abuse is far more common than
their legitimate employment. People
who should know better send upon
postal-cards the most-private or even
compromising messages with an obtusl-
ty and obhquity startling even in this
world of total depravity. Duns and
condolences, scandal and piety, comph-
ments, threats and confessions, go forth
about the land destitute of even the de-
cency of fig-leaf to cover their naked
ness, when self-sealing envelopes are to
be had for a song, and postage rates are
of the most reasonable. Epistolary
delicacy seems in q fair way to become
thing of the past through the ill-bred
officiousness of these obtrusive bits of
cardboard, and in the interest of both
manners and morals there is danger
that it will soon be necessary to insti-
tute a society for the suppression of the
postal-card altogether.
We do not need to call attention to so
obvious breach of good manners and
morals as the Matchmaking which is
done in the shape of postal-card duns.
No young man in society, who has been
forced into paying the bill of persist
ent tailor or washerwoman by an i'm
pertinent communication over which
his imagination saw grinning the faces
of penny post, servant-girl and land
lady, will require any amplifcation on
this point. But there is large class
of postal impertinences which arise
from nothing worse than thoughtless-
ness, and to these the voluminous writers
upon etiquette might address them
selves; their readers are likely to belong
to the number of those guilty of the
dereIctions of which we speak.
How far precept can affect the work
ings of innate stupidity or hopeless
tastelessness may be an open question,
but the evil has spread SO rapidly that
some protest must be made. Ameri-
cans are getting to be people without
reserves, a condition the blighting and
awful effects of which we leave to the
imaginative consciousness of the reader;
and nothing tends more to foster this
tendency than the indiscriminate use of
the postal-card. In sending business
messages to butcher, baker and candle
SHOEMAKER it is all very we'll to use
postals, provided y~u have nothing to
communicate which may not properly
be made public, but in private CORES
pondence the idea of publicity is degen-
Grating, and one has no right to tres
pass upon his friends good nature by
sending these open epistles.-BOsto1
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
German Treatment of Diphtheria.

The new German remedy for diph-
liberia, turpentine, appears to find many
a lvocates. Children take one teaspoonful
morning and night, adults a tablespoon
full i'll children tepid milk is given after
it, and it might also be mixed with the
same. Half an hour after the admins
tration of the drug bright redness be-
gins to spread from the margin of the
diptberitic oxidation, and this rcdness
becomes generally diffused over and TAX
ing the place of the false membrane, and
the disease is said to disappear within
twenty four hours without leaving the
slightest trace. While this remarkable
effect is said to he Invariably met with
when the remedy is made use of at the
very commencement of the disease,
those who recommend it so highly
assert that it is also successful, only less
rapidly, in cases that have already pro-
crossed for several days,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
.et-Mud
A Lucky Chance.

OF all mon no doubt the mechanic anC
lGborer suffer more from disease than any
other class-not always in the disease itself
but the circumstances surrounding theil
cases. Who can depict a moe horrifyiug
scene than that of the prosperous mechanic
who, by some dreadful disease, is reduced in
flesh aad strength, having no power of con-
troll, a helpless prey to some malady? Per
haps the family of the worthy man may be
suffering for the necessaries Of life, ali be-
cause 9 father " is unable to work.
Why then do not all men grapple with the
first symptoms OF disease (of whatever name
or nature), and thereby prevent this sad
picture.
This is just what Mr.. HIRAM FRANKLIN, of
Naugatuck, Conn, did when he began to feel
a heavy, dull pain in the small of his back,
which steadily grew worse until he had to do
one of two things: either give up work or
die, or look around for some means to cure
kidney disease, and a lucky chance threw in
his way safe and certain means of de-
liverance.
The facts in Mr.. F. IS case are these: His
business (mason and builder) requires him
to be exposed in all sorts OF weather. Re-
Gently, from a severe cold, he contracted a
disease of the kidneys, and like many others
begah using everything at hand. Not find
ing any help, as last resort he began taking
Hunts Remedy. The first bottle giving de-
cided benefit, he continued its use until he
had used three 80 bottles, when all trouble
disappeared. Mr.. f. is now attending to
business, a well man, and recently remarked
TO an acquaintance: lone trial convinced
me. a. it will you." We need scarcely add
Hunts Remedy is purely vegetable, and
meets want never before furnished to those
suffering from kidney and liver complaint,
dropsy, ETC., and the utmost reliance may be
placed in it.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

Nelson Lyo1, of Albany, n. Y, has recoy-
cred Judgment of s., t47 10. against 9. 1:
Fisher q CO., in the u. S. circuit court, at
D. troit, Mich, for an Infringement Of Lyons
Fat Metallic Heel Stiffener. This contriv-
ance is on of the most useful of modern in
yentions and has achieved a remarkable sale
over $3.50, coo worth the testimony showed,
having Eeen sold since the atent was granted,
b ing a grand total of 5, SsS, coo pairs. The
invention consists of neat metal plate fast
ening to the outside of boot or shoe heel,
arranged to prevent the counters from break
ing over and TIE heel from W, airing down UNI
evenly The Encouragement of the United
States declared the Lyon patent invalid on
accc unit of an informa ity in the application.
This was afterw ard corrected by the COM
missioner of patents in accordance with a
SPEC al act of Congress authorizing it. Ac-
ton WIS commenced in May, 1880. a Ter
petual injunction was obtained in December,
and the case was referred to u master, who
reported the damages as 50, S34, but on mo-
ton the court doubled the same and directed
Judgment to be entered against defendants for
such double damages, with interest and costs,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
A Letter-Carrier's Story.

A rather good-looking, intelligent man
related the following true story 81 de-
liver IN the Clifton District. and some
OF our best and wealthiest people are on
my route. Two years ago I delivered a
letter at certain residence to beauti-
| full young lady, who went into raptures
on recognizing the writing, and thanked
me so heartily that it far outweighed
all the incivllify met that day. 1t was
some months before l called again, and
then with a mourning envelop, adj
| dressed to the mother of the young
lady. Several months passed, each day
of which | saw my young lady friend
standing in the door at the end of the
approach looking for my appearance. 1t
was so regular and continuous that it be-
gan to work on my mind, aud I Won
dered what was the cause Shortly after
L had letters for the mother, and on go
ing up to the door was met by both, and,
boys, the change in that Door child's
looks went through me like knife.
Sunken eyes, with an empty expression.
wasted flesh and color. and an indescrib-
able air of melancholy, which troubles
me every moment | am disengaged. I
delivered some mail to a grocer's place
SfN'odO5 anu OOulu uOb uSlD asking
about this poor young lady. | was in
formed that she was betrothed to a
young man who went to India as mis-
sionary, but soon fell a prev to the
deadly cholera of that pestilential coun-
try, and that his death was hidden from
his affianced wife in the hope that she
would ultimately forget him, but I tell
you, boys, Moore was right when he
wrote:
Inc heart that has truly loved never forgets.
But as truly loves on 10 the close.
AS the sunflower turns on her god when he sets
The same look which she turned when he
rose.
And so it proved in this case. With the
klnd-hearted grocer as middle man [
regularly deliver letter twice month.
supporting to come from India. and
written by her mother, and 1 receive in
due time the answer, which 1 leave with
the grocer, who privately sends it to the
mother. 1t is by the advice of the
tamil y physician, who fears for my Young
friends reason" - Cincinnati Nevs-
Journal.
A BISMARCK young man who left his
n ave 10 -, l.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

They are compounded from Hops, Malt, Blu
chu, Mandrake and Dandelion,-the Oldest,
best, and most valuable medicines in the world,
and contain all the best and most curative pro-
perties of all other remedies, being the greatest
Blood Purifier, Liver Regulator, and Life and
Health Restoring Agent on earth. No disease
or i'll health can possibly long exist where these
Bitters are used, SO varied and perfect are their
operations.
They give new life and vigor to the aged enc
infirm. To all whose employments cause ire
gularity Of the bowels or urinary organs, o.
who require an Appetizer, Tonic and mild Slim
ulant, Hop Bitters are invaluable, being highly
curative tonic and stimulating, without intoxi
eating.
No matter what your feelings or symptoms
| are, what the disease or ailment is, use Hop
Bitters. Don't wait until you are sick, but if
you only feel bad or miserable, use Hop Bitters
at once 1t may save your life, Hundreds
have been saved by SO doing. S50Owill be paid
for case they will not cure or help.
Do not suffer or let your friends suffer, but
use and urge them to use Hop Bitters.
Remember, Hop Bitters is no vile, drugged,
drunken nostrum, but the Purest and Best
Medicine ever made the "Invalid's Friend
and Hope" and no person or family should be
without them. Try the Bitters to-day.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
ssSad 81

"How do you. like my new and coy
little dining-room asked the Widow
Flapjack of one of her favorite board
ers, a member of the Legislature.
cts very small, replied the Scion,
looking around, "but L perceive that
the proportions are as well preserved as
in any clearinghouse in Austin"
Il don't quite understand you, sir, "
replied the widow with great dignity.
al mean the smallness of the dining
room corresponds exactly to the small
amount of grub we boarders get for our
money"
"Time and again have L helped you
to a second piece of pie, when the other
boarders only get one, and this is the
thanks get for it," said the widow in
an agonized voice, bursting into several
tears, and sobbing convulsively, as she
buried her face in her handkerchief
TerdS SUtingS.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
The Girl That Everybody Likes.

She is not beautiful-oh, no! No.
body thinks of calling her that. Not
one of a dozen can tell whether her eyes
are black or blue. If you ask them to
describe her, they would only say ::
''She is just right" and there it would
end. She is a merry-hearted, fun-loving,
bew1tching maiden, without spark of
envy or malice in her whole composition.
She enjoys herself, and wants everybody
else to do the same She has always
kind word and pleasant smile for the
Oldest man or woman; in fact, I can
think OF nothing she resembles more
than sunbeam, which brightens every
thing 1t comes in contact with. All pay
her marked attention, from rich Mr..
Watts, who lives in mansion on the
hill, to negro Sam, the sweep. All look
after her with an admiring eye, and say
to themselves ''She is lust the right
sort of a girl T. The young men of the
town vie with one another as to who
shall show her the most attention; but
she never encourages them beyond being
simply kind and jolly; so no one can
call her firt; no, indeed, the young
men all deny such an assertion as quickly
as she. Girls-wonderfuI to relate
like her, too; for she never delights in
hurting their feelings, or saying spiteful
things behind their backs. She is al
ways willing to join in their little plans,
and to assist them in any way. They
go to her with their love affairs, and she
manages adroitly to see Willie or
Peter, and drop good word for Ida or
Jennie, until their little difficulties are
all patched up, and everything goes on
smoothly again--thanks to her. Old
ladies say she is delightful. The sly
witch--she knows how to manage them.
She listens patiently to complaints of
rheumatism or neuralgia, and then sym
pathizes with them so heartily that they
are more than half cured. But she can
not always be with US. A young man
comes from a neighboring town, after a
time, and marries her. And the villagers
crowd around to tell him what a prize
ne has won, but he seems to know it
pretty well without any telling, to Judge
from his face. So she leaves us, and it
is not long before we hear from that
place. She is there the woman every
body likes. Christian AdUocate.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

LLFT.-A lady calling herself Nine
Dabeville lately took a magnificent apart.
ment in Paris. She usually spent hel
day shopping, but her ready-money
purchases did not amount to much. Or
Nov. IL two jewelers. and a clerk
valuable jewelry and magnificent fuI
mantle. The lady examined the jewels,
tried on the mantle, and, under the pre-
text of showing the things to person il
the next room, disappeared. The en-
ployees waited, and at length inquired
for their customer, who had flown by the
servants staircase, taking articles worth
1000. Partisan tradesmen ought to be
up to such lodges.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

Down SoUTH.-Baron Nordenskjold is
understood to be contemplating as his
next adventure in exploration a voyage
to the South Pole in 1885 This expedi-
ton would cost 1T least 81, 900. 900, as a
ship of special type would have to be
built Tor It's purposes,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

STRUCK OUT-Clara Louise Kellogg
sang Home Sweet Home to the con
victs in an Eastern prison, and it sc
worked upon their feelings that several
of them escaped and struck out for the
parental roof tree the same night.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
wa,nur r.enf Hair 1sestarsr.

1t is entirely different from all others. 1t Ia
as clear as water and as its name indicates Is
perfect Vegetable Hair Restorer. twill imms-
diately free the head from all dandruff, resters
gray hair to its natural color, and produce neu
growth where it has fallen off. 1t does net IN any
manner affect the health, which sulphur, sugar
of lead and nitrate of silver preparations have
done. 1t will change light or faded hair in few
days to beautiful glossy brown. Ask your drug
gist for it. Each bottle is warranted. SMITH
KLINE & Co., Wholesale Agents, Philadelphia
Pa, and G. N. CRITTENToN, New York.
FoR DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression of spir-
its and general debility, in their various forms;
also az preventive against fever and ague and
other intermittent feVers, the ''Ferro-Phosphor-
ated Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell,
Hazard @ Co., New York, and sold by all Drug
gists, is the best t6nic and for patients recover
ing from fever or other sickness, 1t has no equal
The best and oldest medicine for cure of liver
Diseases is DR. Sanford's Liver InvigoratOr.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

DIR. Pierce's ''Fav0rite Prescriptions
always becomes the favorite remedy of those who
try it. 1t is a specific for all female ''weak-
nesses" and arrangements, bringing strength to
the limbs and back, and color to the face. OF
all dT11pJists
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

may be made by hard work, but can neither be
made or enjoyed without health. To those lead
ing sedentary lives DR.. r. V. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is real friend. 1t stimu-
lates the liver purifes the blood, and is the best
remedy for consumption, which is scrofulous dis
ease of the lungs. Of all druggists.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
Ways that are -Uniighted streets.

BEING entirely vegetable, no particular care
is re Iuired viii using DR.. Pierces Pleasant
turbancs to the constitution, diet, or occupation.
For sick headache, constipation. impure blood,
dizzin, IS, sour eructatiOns from the stomach,
bad taste in the mouth, bilious attacks pain in
region of kidney, internal fever, bloated feeling
about stomar h, rush of blood to head, take Or.
PierCe's f'pt lets, By druggists.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
At tbe End of the Season

Mr.. Hurdygurdy-"You look like
something Spanish in that lace thing,
Miss Loyejoy."
Miss L.-"Perhaps like the Spanish
Armada"
Mr.. H.-"Why the Spanish Armada?"
Miss L.-"Because I'm perfect
wreck. Life.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

Mr. Benz. W. Patons, pharmacist, Globe
Village, Mass, says that the miraculous
pain-cure, st. Jacobs Oil, has greatly
helped his other business, and the sales
of the remedy have doubled in one
month. He keeps large supply always
on hand. Officers of the Army and Navy
pronounce st. Jacobs Oil to be the great
est pain.cure of the age.
1T is our own vanity that makes the
vanity of others intolerable to us.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

d.. W. d. Wright, Cincinnat o., sends the SUD
joined professional Endorsement: 81 have prescribed
DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs in great num-
Der of and always with One case in par
ticuar given up by several physicians who had been
called in for consultation with myself The patient had
all the symptoms of confirmed Consumption-cold night
sweats, hectic fever harrassng cough, ETC. He com
menced Immediately to get better and soon restored
to his usual heElth. have also found Dr. VIM HAIRS
Balsam for tho Lungs the most valuable expectorant
for breaking distressing coughs and colds that have
ever used" Durnos Catarrh Snuff cures Gatarrh and
all affections of the mucous membrane.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
As CHARITY covers a multitude OF sins before
God. so does politeness before men.

Asa cure for helrt disease, nervousness
and sleeplessness, DR.. Graves Heart Regu-
lator is unsurp issed. Thirty years trial
poe it. 81 per bottle at your druggists.
OTHER men are before our eyes, our
own behind our back.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

CHANCE is word void of sense ;
nothing can exist without cause.
YoLtdire.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

Mr.. ]. E. HARVEY. 14O Bridge ST., Brooklyn,
saws: 81 have no more dread of inhammatory
rheum atism since DR.. Elmore's Rheumatlne-
Gontaline brought me out of the terrible con-
dition was in last year."
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
How ua uouhIad HE Trsae

| IF you would not have affiiction visi
you twice, listen at once to what it
| teaches
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

WAS AFFLICTED with Catarrh and Cold in the
Head. Ittied many remedies without any ben
eficial effects at last 1 used Ely's Gre nm Bal m,
which effectuallv CURED NEW. H. l. billiard
Dentist BOrdentOWn, n. j.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
Tbe Frazer Axle Grease

is the best in the market. 1t is the most eco
nomical and cheapest, one box lasting as long
as two of any other. One greasing will las
two weeks. 1t received first premium at the
Centennial and Paris Expositions, also medals
at various State fairs. Buy no other.
CHRONIC CATABRB.-I have suffered for years
from Chronic Catarrh. Six weeks ago was in
duced to try Ely's Cream Balm. Relief was in
Simultaneous, and continued use has resulted in
an almost complete Cures. M. GREENE, Book
keeper, Steamboat Co., Catskill, N. Y.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
FoR sore feet, swollen Joints, spraini
or bunions, use st. Patrick's Salve.
+c,,.,.L D ~ ,a.s...n .iaa III

LYoN's Patent Heel Stiffener the only inyen-
tinn that makes old boots straight as new.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

CHRoLrTH1oN collars are made in different
styles, both standing and turn down. The
or1ffs are reversible
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

BISMARCK young man who left his
charmer's front gate in hurried manner
and lit away out in the street, asserts
that her father was afflicted with palpi-
tation Of the feet.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03
,uTrtercstiug Patent Suit.

A CHILD that wakes with Group should have
dose of PisO's Cure,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

CarbO-lines.
Petroleum sheds It's brilliant light,
In cot and palace seen;
And on our heads its blessing bright,
From Wondrons CnrbOline.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

SHEAR nonsense-Bangs.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-01-03

The best and oldest medicine for cure of livel
diseases is DIR. Sanfords Liver Invigorator.
New-York tribune., 1884-11-13
NEWS FROM the SUBURBS.
A COMPLICATED ELoPEMENT.

II was rumored in New Rochelle Westchestcr
County that Mss Pere Sickles second daughter of
the vencra bio millionaire GeorgeG. Sickes by hIs
present wife, bad made arrangements to follow the
example OF her sister Roma, Oy clipping last We'd
nesday evening with young man named John +.
Quinn, who, II was said, had been paying her
marked attentions, and Tor whom she bad formed "A
strong attachment. But the old adage " there's
many a slip twixt the cup and the llp,' seems TO
have been verified III the present ease: for
Of her choice had united hIs fortunes with Miss
Hattie Marshall, who hved with her parents in one
OF the pretty cottages recently built by Mr. Sickcs
by performing the eiopng part In the matrimonial
arrangement. The parents OF Mr. Quinn a~e zeal
ous oman Catholics, but the brIdegIo Dom has no
is an earnest Protestant. Young Quinn. TO avoid a
quarrel with his parents, concluGed 10 have ius-
tice OF the peace perform the marriage ceremony.