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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-04

Il pencil cross opposite this para
graph indicates that yOur subscription
has expired, and no more papers aciH
be seat ualess are are notified Mh you
IRISH to continue.
Weston Cornet Band, at the rink,
Saturday Evening.
Hon. j. l.. Martin and wife were in
town the first of the week.
THE wolf is on the HILL"
,Beae tracks have been seen in the
woods back of Dea. Kinsman's.
Geol .ee S. Robbins, of Chester. has
new adv, 'rtisment in this issue.
s.M. Holde..' has gone TO York STAT, ?
With fine drove o. '"'''''
MISS Addie L. Walker. WV o,. n"' yus'
finished her school, in the ;, '"ie'' as
'fict' has gone to Ludlow to attic "a '''e
academy in that place.
SMrs. Leroy Thomson was most aore
ably surprised Oh the tenth anniverso
Estey Organ.
fred A. Pierce, of Weston, formally +
OF THIS place, who is attending school
AZ 'he vermont Methodist Academy. at y
montpelier, is at home on short yaca. f
lioh and takes in this place. VISITING T
friends. 4
A BUSTER. Ii
Mr.. John Wiley recently cut a hem. 81
!ock tree from which he took, after cut Il
ting off6 feet that was unsouid at the Il
put, twelve feet logs, the smallest one n
measuring at the tip 22 inches. 6
Leroy Thompson, one of our butch ?
ers, informs us that his expenditures
Tor the past season has been So. 16S. :"
This is good showing for a butcher =
ing business. IL
Pussy Cat New. :"
As announced last week we will give g
a copy OF the SITTER one wear to the d.
person having the heaviest cat, without
regard to color, age, sex. politicalp proc
Invites or previous condition of seyi-
tude. The only condition required is
that the owner shall report to us in writ
ing, signed by his or her own prop ~
name, on or before Dec. 81, givip1 fbo "
exact weight of the cat, together with
ITS name, age, sex, religious preference I
and political bias. Ii is to he ppdan to
stood that the report of the weight is to
be left to each individual to be piven &C
correctly, as matter of honor. w
In Que issue of Jan. LIST. We will fob SIC
ulate and print the returns. N
FL
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-04
The Londonderry, VT, SITTER.
So. Londonderry, W.
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

Trains leave daily, Sundays excepted, for Brattle
horo and intermediate stations, Mall u; So u, M;
mixed, Il 80 Pm Trains arrive from Brattleboro
and intermediate stations, mixed II 80 u. M; mall
sl0p. m,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-04
Il TINCuESTEp
South Londonderry, vt.
so At,
AT THE TOWN HALL.

Great Auction Sale Bankrupt stock
Of goods 5000 dollars worth to be sold
to the highest bidder. No by bidding.
Everything sold. Attend the sale and
bring the Ladies. Goods that interest
all. Sale takes piaee~at Sos~London-
derry, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9TH
aud 9Th. Two sales each bay, common
cling at and 6 80 o clock, p. IN. We
stay but two days. Attend at once.
c. p. gibson. Auctioneer.
Get your repairing done at r. 5.
Wilbur's, Matchmaker & Jeweler.
South Londonderry, Vt. Satisfaction
given.
52tf.
The Subscriber would call the atten.
ton of hog breeders to his fine Jersey
boar as being the best stock hog in thi'
section.
= n CuTRTJS
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-04

And finally. everything usually kept
in tirst-class harness shop. Any one
want in@ good harness call Oh me and
eXaruine my work aud get prices. | use
none but the best oak-tanned leather for
all of my work Prices guaranteed as low
as any place in the state for fine same
quality of work. and all work warranted
as represented ThanEing the public for
past favors, hope by square dealing to
merit continuance of your patronage
Special attention paid to Oiling and Re
pairing Harnesses.
so. LONDONDERRY, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-04
IL. II. Cloug,h.
FOR SALE!

good 2 seated Sleigh, also, bright
bay years old Colt, well broken and
all right every may. Will be sold
very low.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-04

Post olee, G q, smith. +. NJ, Malls close at
and : rs, arrive at and $ 40, daily.
Chester Stage leaves, IA a, M. arrives, p IN daily
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-04
So. Londonderry
NOTICES!

All person indebted to the subscriber
are requested to come forward immedi-
ately and settle.
IL. r. Clough.
shall call on all persons owing me,
on or before the last week in Deem
Der. Please be ready to settle your ac-
count. n. p. Wood NJ. D.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-04
tsFine& Cheap,

Suits all sizes, Odd Pants-very cheap
Cardigan Jackets, Sl00, Underwear
for Men and Boys-all grades.
Mems buck Gloves As cts,
BIGGEST line Gloves and
Mittens, striped mittens, home
knit, 35c. Scotch caps, so cts.
Shaker stocking, Is cts.
Wool Boots, Lumbermen,s Overs,
warm goods, all kinds for Ladies,
Gents and Children.
Our high cut oil Goat Il Glove calf,
chamoise lined, button Boots for La
dies are destined to have a big sale this
winter-call and see them. Ladies oil
grain button Boots to wear without
Rubbers, will not wet through.
Robes & Blankets.
So. Robes for &c., 81, Blankets for
70 cents and full and medium qualities
at prices insuring a ready sale.
Are you looking for low
Prices.
Trade is good. Cant help it when
prices are named which sell the goods at
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-04
LOCAL SUMMARY

5. ID. CURTIS.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16
BrOOkneld.

There Is to be a society meeting at the YES
try Of the Second church Saturday, the 10th
instant, at two o'clock p. M to hear the re-
port Of the church-buildng committee. Dur
ing the past ten years there have been one
hundred and sixty deaths 10 this town The
largest number occurred In 1879 and 1881
twenty-five each year; the smallest number
in 1888, when there were but eight. In 1874
there were ten; in 1875, twelve; In 1876, six
teen; In 1877, sixteen In 1873, seventeen; in
1879, twenty-five; in $780, fifteen; in 1881,
twenty-five; in 1882, sixteen in 1883. eight
The average age Of those that died In 1883 was
fifty-four years and six months. One died In
infancy, one between ten and twenty, one be-
tween twenty and thirty, two between seventy
and eighty three between eighty and ninety,
the oldest being Josiah Kibbee, aged eighty
six. One died in February, three in April, one
in May, one In August and two in October.
One committed suicide by shooting. Six were
males and two females. ID. Patterson & Son
are getting timber to rebuild their rake factory
in the spring Wedding bells again this
week. The happy couple this time are Thomas
Reed Of Chicago and Effie Freeman OF this
place. Severe colds are still very prevalent.
Deacon Jerah Edison is seriously Ill. .. The
9th OF January was the sixth anniversary Of
the marriage OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. K Wheatley
and, following so closely the anniversary Of
the marriage OF Mr.. Wheatley's parents, was
made doubly enjoyable by the presence Of the
brothers and sisters who had united In that
celebration, and by the presence Of the parents
themselves. A bountiful repast was prepared,
and the evening was spent in merry-making.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

RichmOnd.-Asa Sherman drove fat COW
to the village last Thursday, for the purpose Of
butchering, but on reaching the village the
creature became enraged and attacked men,
women and children Mr.. X. L. Jones and
wife were driving In the streets, when the COW
overturned the sleigh, throwing out the occu-
pants, but fortunately they escaped without
serious injury. She then chased a little girl,
who fell in the deep snow, and the COW, In her
fury. passed over her without injury to the
child. She was finally secured after much
trouble. . Mrs. NJ. Stevens has Gala lily
plant sixty inches high. The longest leaf Is
seventeen and one-half inches in length and
twelve inches in breadth. 1t has one blossom
that is nine and one.half inches by seven and
one-half inches In diameter. Who beats it2
Marriages seem epidemic in this place of late,
some seven or eight couples having taken the
vows, with more to follow. We hear of three
this week. Charles Woodwork has left the
employ of f. 7. Jacobs and gone to his home
In Berkshire. ID. Charles Bostwick purchased
the Barnum block" property at auction, re-
Gently, and is repairing the hall and seating
the same, so that now our people can have some
place for amusements and entertainments.
Farmers are not bringing In much produce
nowadays. The markets are correspondingly
dull and trade quiet. There will be an edu-
cational meeting held here February and Z.
Lecture by Superintendent Dartt February 6.
Subject, Factors in education"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

West RandOlph.-Fire was discovered in
the hay-loft OF DR.. c. L. Stewards barn at
about nine o'clock last Saturday morning.
The building was totally destroyed. together
with several tons of hay. The house. which
was attached to the barn, was saved through
the energetic efforts Of the fire company and
the citizens. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Loss $1,000. Insured in the Vermont Mutual.
80. Birch Fish has gone to Florida to seek his
fortune in the land of oranges. :. Jake Ford,
from Sutherland Falls is in town on short
vacation, visiting his family and friends in this
town and Braintree. The weather has been
somewhat changeable during the past week,
the mercury indicating from forty-two degrees
below zero to forty-eight above-a difference
OF ninety degrees-from Sunday morning to
Wednesday noon. III. p Copp is selling
goods at auction in the Lamson block after
moons and evenings
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

West Fairlee.-This is one of the many
pleasant villages to be found in Vermont 1t
is about eight miles from Ely station, which is
the nearest railroad point. There are here
one church, two stores, one drugstore and
grocery, meat market, furniture store and
milliner's shop. Dress-makers, and all the
usual trades and professions, are also repre-
sented. A savings bank is located here, and
there is also Masonic hall. well patronized by
the knowing" ones. West Fairlee lake, one
Of the most beautiful of its kind, is almost in
sight OF the village, and there are few places
more pleasantly situated than this. 1t being
but mile from Ely village and Mines it has
lost some business by the failure there, but it
has also lost some of the rougher clemens of
society, peculiar to mining towns, for which it
Is none the worse as place OF residence DR..
T. G. Simpson, who has lived at Ely for several
years past, has removed to this village, and
occupies the house owned by o. w. Carleton.
There is but little sickness in this vicinity, and
the past year has been remarkable for its
healthfulness everywhere. Malaria has not
become the fashion here yet, but will come
with city boarders in time. doctor who has
lived in this vicinity for over twenty years
says he does not remember SEEING in his ex-
tensive practice, a single case OF pulmonary
consumption that originated in the state, which
speaks we'll for our much-abused climate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

StOwe.-The Norfolk jubilee singers gave
concert at the town hall Monday evening to a
large and appreciative audience. :. The death
Of two infant children occurred in town the
past week. one belonging to Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Thomas and the other to Mr.. and Mrs
Monroe Culver. -. Mr.. and Mrs. L. Wilcox of
Duxbury have been in town this week. 80.
Mrs McAllister, whose serious illness was
spoken OF last week, is thought by some to be a
trifle better, and hopes are entertained of her
recovery. The meeting OF the literary
club, which was to have been held on Tues
day evening" has been postponed for time
IA school meeting is called for Friday
evening of this week, to see what can be
done In regard to the school trouble. lively
time is expected, and those attending will be
apt to show upon which side they stand
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

North Tunbridge.-Rev. Mr.. Preston, being
sick, was unable TO preach last Sunday The
usual services were held, the sermon being
read by c. A. Wright. The buildings be-
longing to w. W. Swan narrowly escaped de-
struction, few days since, by the floor through
which the stove-pipe passes taking fire. s.
p, Durkee killed three hogs this season weigh
ing, respectively, 500, $40 and 472 pounds
He has also COW, the live weight of which is
1,575 pounds. On December % the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Durrell was filled with
one hundred and twenty-five of their friends
to celebrate their twenty anniversary
The presents were Hastily selected and val
uab.e. Deacon Howe made the presentation
speech which was responded to by Rev. Mr..
Preston by poem composed for the occasion
He also spoke few choice words, which were
responded to by E. r. Skinner, in behalf of the
parties-after which he read an appropriate
essay. Refreshments were served .. Oscar
Ordway recently appeared on the street with
his nice span OF colts that he has been fitting
up for the past two months
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

Wolcott.-Last Thursday evening camp
fire was held at Redtield hall. with more peo-
pie than could be seated. Colonel Randall of
Brookfield, j. Drenan of Hardwick and Eta
Whiting of this place were the speakers After
the speaking there was an oyster supper and
dance. A good time is reported. 4. One day
last week Curtis Brown drove under the mill
shed to hitch his horses, when the horses
backed out and one of them fell over a wall,
four or five feet high, striking on its back.
Brown was much excited, OF course, but help
soon came and set matters to rights :. Mrs.
Aurilla Foster has gone to Massachusetts, to see
her daughter, who is very sick.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16
GODDARD SEMINARY.

GODDARD SEMINARY now has as large an at
tendance as there has been in any winter term
since the foundation of the school,
THE alumni have recently presented Goddard
library with some very useful books. The
library now contains over thirteen hundred
volumes.
Rooms are already being engaged for the
spring term, which gives us right to expect
the spring term will do its share in making a
very successful school year at Goddard.
VISITORS for the last week Misses Abbie E.
Pope and Lucia NJ West of the class of '83, L.
d: Coburn OF the class of "a, Captain L. A.
Abbott, Mrs. Richardson of Corinth (who has q
son in SCHOOL,: and w. R. Shipman, d D., of
College Hill, Mass.
THE following exercises at the seminary
afford ample opportunities for practice in de-
bate, defamation and music, and also oppor-
tunites for social and literary development
The public "lyceum,' the social reception"
the young mems debating club and the
younglades' literary society, called the draw
ipg-room circle"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

Newbury.-Rev. s. L. Bates preached at
Wells River last Sunday, in exchange with
Rev. L. j. RanslOw, .. The meetings held dur
ing the week of prayer were well attended, and
both churches have been blessed and strength
ened. "A church sociable at Mr.. Veasie's next
Friday evening. DIR. II. A. Cutting was in
town over Sunday. :. Hattie Deane has re-
turned from Ashland, N. H., where she has
been learning biography She has completed
a full course. Mrs H. f. Coffrin was in town
last Week visiting friends and relatives. :. The
new town scraper, TO remove the snow from
the sidewalks, arrived here Saturday 1t cost
$40. - Mrs. James Lang has been very sick, of
late, but is considered little better Mr.. Lang
Is In Florida, but Ii expected home soon.
James Smile, who has been to Littleton to
visit his son, has returned home. A. +. Bal
ley OF Dartmouth is spending his vacation at
home. The young people OF Bradford had
sleigh-ride last Friday evening and put up at
the Sawyer house, where they remained until
the wee hours OF the morning. Hattie
Stocker, who has been at Georgetown, Mass,
for the past year, returned home last week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16
North Thethford.-Th Week of Prayer

North Thethford.-The Week of Prayer
Was observed here, meetings being held every
afternoon and evening The ministers in at
tendance were Rev. R. B. Fay and Mr. Adams.
-. Society and church meetings were held
last week Monday afternoon and evening.
The pews sold at a larger rate than for many
years. We hope that interest in church mat
tiers is increasing Mrs. Huntington, an old
resident of Thetford and an estimable lady,
died last week Friday, of heart disease, and
was buried Sunday. -. Mary Howe, who has
been for long time stopping with her father
in this place. returned to her home in Short
Tract, n. Y, last Monday, where she has
married sister. The logging business is pro-
crossing finely, and the various teamsters re-
port good winter for work. Mrs. A. w.
Jaquith and Lizzie Baxter are in Lebanon and
Norwich visiting this week. They will return
early next week: The high wind of last
week did good deal OF damage in this part of
the COMMUNICATING off roofs to barns, break
ing down trees, and also damaging bridges
somewhat :. Mrs |. P. Morrison has gone to
Canaan, N. H., to visit her daughter, Mrs
Graham. IA small fire broke out at the steam
mill last week, but was discovered before
serious damage was done.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

East Hardwick.-The week of prayer was
observed by both churches in this village. and
meetings will be held in the Congregational
church the present week. Members of the
ST. Johnsbury Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton are expected to be present. DR. Chand.
Ter and wife of Woodstock are visiting his
brother, Rev. F. d. Chandler. ..,J. Lewis has
bought the Bushby house, and is having it thor
oughly repaired before moving into it, s.
Shurtleff, and several others OF the legal fra
ternity, have been in town the past week taking
testimony in the celebrated creamery case be-
tween the Vermont Farm Machine Company and
ID. Wooster. Henry Warner has decided to build
blacksmith shop on the hill near his house.
1.-THE new furnace in the Congregational
church proves to be fully adequate for heating
the house to an uncomfortable degree the cold
est Sundays.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16
East BetheI.-There was a pleasant gath

ering and "house-warming the I'd inst. at
Volney Threshers. Their friends left several
useful mementos of their visit, among which
was an extension table. james M. Fowler
of Valley Falls, r. l., is at home on visit. :.
Two men in this village neglected to have their
dogs registered, and have had a fine to pay.
-. Trad bearing has moved into the house
with Mrs. Mary G Fowler. About fifty of
the friends and neighbors of George Green
made him surprise visit Saturday afternoon
....Albert Doyle, son-in-law of Charles Ly-
man of Royalton, was found dead in the woods
Monday, the It'll, where he was at work draw
ing wood. Cause of death supposed to be
heart disease. He leaves wife, and son four
weeks old. ... Wills Green was granted a bill
of divorce from his wife Isabelle ut the Wind
sor county court.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

Warren.-Frank Steele of New Haven is
visiting in town at present. :. Joseph Riford
and family of NORA, N. Y, are visiting friends
in town. :. Mrs. Charles Beach OF Plattsburgh,
with her two children, are stopping with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Dickinson. The usual
quiet OF our streets was disturbed last Saturday
evening by fight between William Martin
and Mel. Douglas. Martin assaulting Douglas
in the street, Douglas proceeded to give him a
"severe Furnishing 80. Mertie, oldest daugh-
ter of Oscar and Mary Heath, died Friday
January 18th. Her age was six years. The
funeral services were held Sunday at Mr.
Heath's house, E. W. Slayton officiating.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

Middlesex.-Business at the railroad station
has been quite brisk during the past week,
eleven carloads of lumber and two carloads OF
bark having been shipped during the week. 1t
certainly seems that the amount of freight
shipped from this station demands better &C
commodations for loading the same. :. +, Mrs. ii.
G. Risden Of National City, California, daugh-
ter OF Joseph Newhal, who lives on the More
town side OF the river, arrived at her former
home the Sd inst. She came East on account
of the illness of her mother, whose health Is
very poor The cotillion party at Barrett !
hotel, last Friday evening, was quite largely
attended, fifty-two couples being present.
a." Franks cotillion parties are very popular
Elmore's band furnished the music.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

HaIdwick.-The friends OF Rev. ]. NJ. Mel.
son (Baptist) favored him with donation on
the evening OF January 9th. .....A donation
oyster supper, for the benefit OF Rev. W. c.
Robinson (Methodist), Of this place, was APP
pointed for Tuesday evening of the present
week. J.. Edgar Hunt of East Hardwick has
sold the stock, etc., Of his tin business to j. C.
Hubbel. -. The telephone wire has reached
Woodbury. Center. No effort has vet been
made here to have it extended to this place.
When definite proposals are made to our peo-
pie by the telephone manager, we have no
doubt they will be met in liberal spirit, and
probably result in an extension of the line
here at an early day
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

GrOtOn.-George Bigelow met with severe
loss few days since. AS he WAS descending
a steep hill near the coal klns with load OF
wood, the neck-yoke broke, letting the load on
to the horses breaking the leg OF one, and
necessitating the killing OF the horse. Mr.
Bigelow feels the loss of the horse very much.
....Much sympathy is held for Hiram Dennis,
whose eldest child died a week or two ago
and, few days after, on going to the barn to
feed his COW, she hit him in the face with her
horns, nearly putting his eye out. .. Miss
rooms In the Orr block. Horace Martin
OF this place starts from Bradford this week
with carload Of cows for the Richardson
Brothers OF Davenport, Iowa. :. Mr.. and Mrs
+. M. Page desire to express their heartfelt
thanks to their many friends and neighbors for
ther sympathy ana Kindness during the sick
ness and death OF their little Roy, and also for
their kind remembrance and aid since that
event.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16
UrHoIsrEnY. draperies apd cnrtaina are 1,

UPHOLSTERY, draperes and curtains, are i'm
ported, furnished and put up in the finest
style, at very low prices and at short notice by
Paine's Furniture Company of Boston. They
send men all over the country TO do this work
Samples OF materials and designs are sent by
mail, and skilled workmen are sent TO take
measures and estimate the cost This firm has
on hand an immense stock of the richest goods
anywhere to be found, and at the lowest prices.
1t IL surprising, the amount of goods they
furnish, for 30 little money. When you go to
Boston and wish TO see the finest stock OF fur
niture, in all the new styles, visit Paine's, on
Canal street, opposite the Boston and Maine
depot.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-01-16

East COriDth.-Rev. II. p. James preached
Sunday from Matthew xiii 80. E. The week
OF prayer was observed here by meetings,
which were well attended. There are singing.
schools every Tuesday evening. Granville
Powers Of Corinth Yields the tuning-fork. -, 4.
Mr.. Hunter of Burke has leased the grist-mill
here. The installation Of officers OF Post
Ransom, G. A. r., takes place this (Wednes-
day. evening. After the ceremonies, an oyster
supper will be served. Miss A. M. Dickey
and II. j. Kemp are home from St. Johnsbury
academy on a vacation. George b. Stearns
and r. X. Fulton are in Boston this week. The
former intends TO work there.