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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

Beautiful Spring is on the way,
Coming to greet US, without delay,
Laden with flowers, fair and sweet,
Loveliest gems, one ever meets!
The sick in our village are improving,
Joel Thompson is about the same.
DIR. Z. F. Arnold successfully remov-
ed a tumor from his fathers head last
week.
Miss Ida Richardson visited friends
in this vicinity last week.
Chas. Hayward, recently of Worces-
ter, Mass, is stopping with his father,
II. Hayward.
The Manchester stage only got as far
as Peru last Monday. The travelling
was SO bad it could not cross the noun
tain, SO the driver turned about and
came home.
We are very glad glad to know that
Emery Meleudy is getting along 80 COM
Portable, for the poor little fellow has
certainly had long tedions trial.
Sugaring seems to be fairly ended
for this season There has been large
quantity made and most of it very nice.
We hope every lover Of warm sugar
has enjoyed one meal, at least, this sea-
son. If one does not make sugar, the
next best thing is to have kind neigh
bors that do. We find it very pleasant
to be remembered, and return thanks
to our kind friends for their sweet
gifts.
Mote by the Editor.-Would say to
"Sugar maker" that we can not lend
the SITTER to engender OF keep alive
unpleasant feelings; besides, our cor
respondent from this place, whom we
highly appreciate, and think the people
of her village and vicinity should share
in that appreciation, would not, know
ingly, injure anyone. If "sugsr max
er" wants to pitch into the SITTER we
will allow him half column, anytime,
provided he will hoe us out in good
shape, and send us his proper name.
Anonymous communications go into
the waste basket.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
Attention BARRIERS!

State of Vermont, By the probate
Westminster, 'ss. court for said dis
trict.
TO all persons interested in the estate
of Alphonzo Cole, late of Londonderry,
in said district, deceased,
Greeting. You are hereby notified
that this court will decide upon the al
lowance of the account of E. w. Mel
endy, Administrator upon said estate,
and decree distribution thereof to the
persons entitled, at a session thereof to
be held at the Probate Office in Town
shend, OH the 9TH day of May, A. d.
1885, when and where ysu may be
heard in the premises, if you see cause.
c. B. Eddy, Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

Every facility which is afforded to aid In
the requirement Of knowledge of nature.
Of the laws of the universe, is blessing to
the world and a great promoter Of human
good. Science is the handmade to knowl-
edge; science has done more to impart
true knowledge to mankind than all other
agencies combined. Demonstrated sci
ence may be regarded as the only source
Of knowledge-it is knowledge.-D N.
Bennett
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

yes" said pretty Miss Shocks, as she
came home from u party at q. M,
was determined to be the last to leave. l
hate that horrid Mrs. Blinks so | was re-
solved she shouldn't have the pleasure OF
slandering me after I'd gone"
Through the telephone. Boarding-house
landlady Ito grocery" Hello. Hellop
Grocer" Hello Hello ~
Landlady-" Send ten pounds OF butter
and charge it,"
Grocer Can't hear. Wires working
badly"
Landlady-" Send ten pounds of butter
with billm =,
Grocer-"will ten pounds be enough"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
GRAFTON.

Leon Colburn cut his foot badly last
week while splitting wood.
A sugar house owned by VIM. Mill
ken was burned Apr. 10 with a quanti-
ty of Syrup, Evaporation, etc. BE
There will be dancing at the rink,
Nav LIST. Good music will be in attend
ance.
The G. A. r. Post will meet at Town
hall, Sat. eve of this week.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

Any of your old plugs are good
frames to build on. Wears Condition
Powders will build up rundown ami
NAL more than anything else known.
Weare's Powders are dead shot for
womrs. Sold in Londonderry, by
Smith, Taylor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
JAMAICA.
TRAYELER'lS GUIDE.

Trains leave Jamaica daily, Sundays ex.
oeptcd, Us follows: Going SOUTH mail IS a. m. ;
mixed IS p. M; going north, mixed 10 %, mail 90
p. m.
Robinson, p. NJ. Mails close 90 minutes before ar.
rival of mail trains Mails open 20 minutes after ar
rival Of mail trains.
Stage for Manchester and intermediate points
leaves Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays upon ar.
rival of morning down train.
Telegraph office at Depot
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

A pencH cross opposite t"s' P"'"
graph indicates that your subscription
has expired, and no more papers ses0
be sent unless sse are notified that you
scish to continue.
Streets dry.
Get out your bicycles.
See A. w. Childs' "ad" on opposite
page.
More than an average amount OF good
sugar has been made in this locality.
Mrs. C. l. Wolcott, of Wilmington
Is visiting at her fathers, Lucius Abb
bott.
Warren L. Wright is moving on to
the Levi Durham place.
Chas. Rabbit has moved Oh to the
Barrett place.
Frank Barrett, Is visiting his mother
and friends in this vicinity.
Judge Walker returned to his home
in Ludlow last Monday.
Both of our stores have been receiv-
ing new goods lately.
Don't fail to read Ambrose Knapp's
advertisement on this page. When you
20 to BrattleborO call and SEQ their
fine stock.
The Germans are now making some
of the most delicate watch wheels from
paper pulp. ....-
Mr.. Reed has taken possession Of the
hotel and everything is running smooth
ly, with certainty that we are, again
to have a we'll kept house.
A good school "marm" is wanted in
dist. No. 6. Apply to l.. o. Wilbur.
A. H. Wright, of Athol Mass, who
has been spending some four weeks
among friends in this place, returned to
his home to-day.
Read the C. L. VanDnsen Nursery
Cos advertisement, in this issue. This
is an old and reliable firm.
We work for pay, not for fun. II
you want any work done at this office
and want to pay for it ,chen done, hand
In your copy, otherwise oblige us by
going elsewhere.
Mr.. Levi Durham, an old and res
pected citizen of this village died last
evening, at the residence of his son-in-
law, Mr.. c. A. Whitman. Funeral
services, at the house, tomorrow at
O'Clock, p. IN.
The Vermont NJ. E. Conference will
meet at Bellows falls, Thursday, Apr.
80. Bishop Bo wman viii preside. The
Conference being SO near some Of our
people purpose attending it.
A large party of Brattleboreans
came up on the mail train last Monday
evening and enjoyed pleasant chop
at the Peabody House. The next day
they took straw ride up to John All.
ken's to eat sugar, returning in time to
take the noon train.
The old proverb says otis long LIANT
that has no turn" SO, after many day.
the weather has turned, and forthe pas
few days the mercury, at noon, has
marked from 20 to 80 i'm the shade.
Rev. W. r. Davenport of Weston
and Rev. = johnson, Of Springfield
will issue daily paper during the sit
ting of the N. e. Conference. Tn,
paper will contain full proceedings OF
the conference and much other interest
ing matter. The five issues will b,
furnished for Is cts. Rev. j. s. AL
len, of this place, will receive subscrip
tons. We wish the enterprise iuucl
suceese
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

Mrs. ]. Lyman, Grand Rapids, Mich.
says DIR. Agops Pills cured her of liver
complaint and tho worst forms of Dys-
pepsia after everything else had failed.
Sold by Smith Il Taylor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
Good wheeling.

Good wheeling.
Miss. Emma Holton Of Brattleboro
IL engaged to teach our summer school
Sugar makers are gathering their
buckets.
A large amount of sugar has been
made in this vicinity.
Miss. Hortense Sanderson is to teach
in Grafton.
Miss. Nellie NJ. Brown is to teach
the village school in West Wardsboro,
and Miss. Sarah E. Harris in Jamai-
ca,
The young people will present the
popular drama, Sour Folks and u
farce entitled "Sarah's Young Man.
at the vsstry Friday evening, May L."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

These symptoms of a rising reputation
gave me encouragement, as / was ever
more disposed to see the favorable than
the unfavorable side of things-a turn of
mind which 1t is more happy to possess
than to be born to an estate Of ten thou
sanda year.-Humo's Ny Orn Ltfe.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
Smith & Taylor,

HELP cent. postage ys''a and Sy we
we will mail you free, roy
al, valuable sample box of goods that
will put you in the way of making
more money i'll a few days than you
ever thought possible at any business.
Capital not required. You can live at
home and work in spare time only, or
all the time. All of both sexes. of all
ages, grandly successful. so cents to s.
easily earned every evening. That all
who want work may test The business,
we make this unparalleled offer: To
all who are not well satisfied we will
send 81 to pay for the trouble Of writ
ing us. Full particulars, directions etc
sent free. Immense pay absolutely
sure for all who start at once. Don't
delay. Address STNsoN. & Co.. Port
land, Maine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

Rev. ii. V. Baker leaves this place
to go to II. |. the first of May.
One person united with the church by
baptism last Sunday.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
WEST TOWNsHEND.
rnArELHRS GUIDE.

Trains leave daily, sundays excepted, going south
mail, at 100 a. m; mixed at ans p, NJ; going north
mixed, o;a5 q. m. mail. as p IN. Stage for Wind
ham leaves, daily, y. 90 and arrives ut 30 pm,
Telegraph Ohice At Depot,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

Extra copies of the SITTER can be OBJ
tanned every week at the office OF pnD-
LEGATION and at the Post Office at Lon
donderry.
Call on the undersigned to get your
watches and clocks repaired. Satisfac-
faction guaranteed. Prices low.
C. A. WHITMAN,
So. Londonderry.
The Subscriber would call the atten
ton Of hog breeders to his fine Jersey
boar as being the best stock hog in this
section.
S. d. CURTIS.
SKArySG RINK The skating rink, at
So. Londonderry, will be open every
Wednesday and Saturday evenings, un-
til futher notice. The management Will
strive to maintain in the future the well
earned reputation of this rink for good
order and gentlemanly bearing.
Admission 10 cts. Owners OF skates
Is cents. Good stabling, handy to the
Rink, free to its patrons.
st. Onge & Josselyn, proprietors.
TT.
If you want job printing 80 to the
Sitter ofice.-Send orders by mail and
the work will be returned BY mail,
without extra charge.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

AGoIL-Sure to relieve itching piles,
and sure cure for Cracked Heels and
Scratches i'll horses. Sold in London
derry by Smith & Taylor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
RELIGIOUS SERVICES

CoNGREsArIoNAL-Rev. o. G. Baker, paste
Sabbath-day services, IL Is a. M; Sabbath school
Immediately following this services. Evening seryic.
re- ut 8 80. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening
at I. Teachers meeting Fridey evenings ut 8.
BAPTIST CHURcH.--Rev. DeFsreet Stafford, pas.
or. Services held, Morning, 10 As; Evening".
Sabbat hschool at close Of morning services.
PEGJTI AID MEETINGS. nE
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
LONDONDERRY.
Travellers Guide.

Post-onioe. Fred Leonard, Z. n. Malls close
daily ut a. m. for Chester and Al same time Mon
days, Wednesdays and Friday for Factory Point,
Peru and Iandgrovs. Daily at 6p, m, for SO,
Londonderry. Malls arrive daily from 80. London
derry Vt u, NJ, from Chester ut p. M, from Fac
tory Point. Peru and Landgrove Tuesdays, Thurs.
days and Saturdays at SPIN.
Telegraph aud telephone offices at A A. Curtis
store,
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
CONGREGATIONAL CnuRcH.-No settled pastor.
SOCIETIES..
West River Lodge. No. o.. Y. and A. N. We'd
nosday, on or before the full ofthe moon.
Londonderry Library Association. Open every
Saturday afternoon and evening. Mary Bigelow
Lirblsran
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
Il IL u

The public examination of teachers,
will be at the village school house ON
Saturday the 25th, A full attendance
is desirer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
BONDVILLE.
TRAYELERs GUIDE.

Mails arrive from tho East at 10 u. IN. Mondays.
Wednesdays, and Fridays, From the West Mt p
m, Tuedays, Thursdays aud saturdays--C. B..
Williams, L, NJ
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

Post ofiee, l., W, Page, T, M'-Maila close "
minutes before arrival Of mail trains malls open ~
minutes after arrival Of mall trains,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

NJ. Il. Church--Rev. u. c. Vale, pastor,
Every sabbath at II Prayer meeting every Sat-
urday evening.
SOCIETIES.
Mountain Home Grange, No. lss L. of II. LIST =
Sd Tuesdays In each month.
Winhall River Lodge, No. s, |. o. .. F. every
Wednesday eveing.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

Cougregstional--Re X. ID. Metealf' pas'ro
Every Sabbath at IL m and p M Sabbath sehoo
after morning service Prayer meeting, THURSDAY
evenings at 7.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
REGULAR MEETINGS OF
SOCIETIES.

Mt. LEBANON LODGE, No. 20, r. n A. NJ
Fridays on or before the full OF the moon.
!. o. OF G. livery Tuesday evening at Z.
ScoTT Posr, No. II, q. A. R.--Saturday on
| or before the full Of tho moon.
2. OF H.--SuNsY SIDE GRANGE, No. l4I-
Saturday after the full of the moon and two weeks
thereafter, ut .. M.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

ANCHOR LODGE No. 20, +. A. NJ, Tuesday
evenings, On or before the full Of the moon.
HooKIR Posi-, No. S, G. A. Il. First Saturday
In each month.
PAnxER's GRASoK. No. 1871, p. Of II. Eridays'
ON or before the full Of the moon, and every weeks
thereafter.
DIVISION NO. 2o, $. OF I. Every Aonisy eve
ming III O'Clock
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

This is n long close-titting jacket Of igat
gray cloth, trimmed with light braid, and
mantle of light beige-colored cloth. The
former has the braid set In perpendicular
bands on the vest, from which revers tmn
that are trimmed with short bars Of BRAZIL
terminating under button. The mantle.
is bordered with fold of dark brown vel
vet, from beneath the edge Of which round
tabs of the same velvet project. A similar
border is at the foot of the skirt of the dg-
ured brown wool costume with which the
mantle Is worm
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

Baptist CnuRcH---No settled pastor.
Every Sabbath at 10 As u. M, and 100 p m Bad
hath. school. u rs D. m. Meeting Wednesday eve;
nings at 80
N T. Cuuacu-Rey. j. y. Allen. pastor. Scr
vices. same hours of Baptist Church. Prayer moo
thugs every Tuesday evening.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
W CONSUMpTIVES,

The advertiser having been permanently cured
Of that dread disease, Consumption, by simple
remedy Is anxious TO make known TO his fellow
sufferers the means Of cure To all who desire it,
Eewi!l send acopy Of the prescription used, TREEJ
same which they will ind cure Cure for
Coughs, Colds, Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis, &c. Parties wishing the Preecrpr
ion, VIII plea-e address, Rev. Z. A WILSON, l9l
Penn 81, Millismsbwgh, n. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
A JOURNAL OF REFORM,
Published BI-wEEKLY BY THE
AMERICAN REfORMER PUBLISHING co.
No. 80 Tribune Building,
NEW YORK CITY.

The American Reformcr has been es-
tablished little over two years.
II has been success and proposes to
stay. 1t will hit head of evil whenev-
er and wherever it espies one.
In this work it invites the co-opcra-
ton of all people who do not subscribe
to the contradiction that "whatevcr is,
is right.
1t has enlarged its scope, or rather it
has returned to its original purpose,
and proposes to cultivate its broad
fields of reform thoroughly and fear
lessly.
Price. s. A Year.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

This jacket Is Of drab mottled English
cloth, made open at the throat and with a
short shoulder cape. The wide notched
revers, collar and cuffs, and pockets, are
of dark blue velvet
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
II UpT U .R, =

CURED.-PEET d CO, sol siz.l, Ave.
cor. 3eth Street. New York. New Method.
Holds any case with esso and comfort. Ra,iafgs
once. Parties attended to and return home she
same day. Also, Yaricccele without surgicat
operation. Advice free. Open day and eTeslias.
for cent stamp
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
The Londonderry, VT, SITTER.
So. Londonderry, w.
rRAvELIER.s GUIDE.

Trains leave, daily Sundays excepted. for Brattle
Ioro and intermediate stations. Mail. .; IS q. M
mixed, u 80 D. m. Trains arrive. from Brattleboro
and intermediate stations. mixed. II 80 a. M; mall
lao y, m.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

Post Ofdee, @. G. Smith. p. NJ. Malls close ut
and rs, arrive ut . and 4 40, daily.
Chester Stage loayes, ;l6 M, arrives y daily
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

J. l.. Howard offers fine opportu-
nifty to the right man. See his "ad" on
this page.
WANTED correspondent in this
place that will post the SITTER every
WEEK. Don't all speak at once, but
just drop us postal and we will tell
you all about it.-Ed']
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

AkEs kSmorc money than at anything
WEIVelse by taking ali agency for
the best selling book out. Beginners
succeed grandly .fNone fail. Terms
free. HALLET1y BOOK Co, Portland
Maine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICES. under this head Toe line. each insertion
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23
LOCAL SUMMARY.

a pencil cross opposite this para
oraph Indicates that your subscription
has expired, and no more papers csH
be sent unless zoe are notified that you
scish to continue.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

Telegraph oalsss a, Depot, Telephone, at Hotel.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-23

Is Rubber Boots as commonly made, wear est
too quick on the bottom and require patching after
few weeks wear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-24

RAyv1Ew Posr-o rrIcr, }


BAYvIEw Posr-0FFIcE,
NORTHAMPTON, April %. 1883.
To Tie Editor of the Dispatch
The many articles appearing Of late
in your valuable paper. and at so much
variance. indicate that there are points
of interest abeut wiregrass 10 every
farmer. will you permit. a constant
reader Of yours to have his say on the
subject
This Is a very old grass, dating back
along with our old yardAgrass found
about the Oldest habitations, and That
which grows so luxuriantly under old
walnut trees called English grass IS
really pure blue grass. Wircgrass de-
lights in the same mellow soil, growing
laxuriantly along with the " Maggothy-.
bay BEAM which you may have read
of in the History Of Virginia as peou-
liar 10 this section Of country.
Here the partridge vine winds round
and round the miniature bean-trees
and the air-plant beauties some OF
them beyond description. The SOIL Is
pulled up, the mole and ground-mouse
" caper'' about in high glee around
their coy homes, and here and there
are indications OF the roost OF coyles oil
cartridges now and then we see where
they have had their soil-bath.
Like much other vegetation wiregrass
is purifier and reiiner of the imme-
date air. and has a refining influence
upon its surroundings. The soil where
il grows best is full Of ammonia, being
always in condition TO catch IL from
whatever source il may be generated
and makes haste 10 appropriate II: one
thing il is in antagonism TO and that is
byoonscdge. The latter never puts III It's
ugly appearance where there Is wire
grass or ammonia of any quantity IN
the soil. In this soil, during the fall
of the year, the pure setter OF
poiater-dog will CULVER like an
aspen-leaf as soon as he leaps
the fence lillp Nh'h
seeming in anticipation of encounterlng
game at every jump, hunting every inch
of it with vim.
We do not think wiregraSs INJURIES
any crop we plant in any way except by
smothering or overrunning 1t by It's
luxuriant growth. ! have seen II grow
through and through sweet potato OF
the largest size. We endeavor to keep
it down by sharp ploughing until the
plant getsbeyondit. Years ago land sold
for higher prices when twas well set be-
cause the farmer was sure OF good
crop of corn if he cultivated it. Our
chief objection to this grass is that 1t
pulls the flesh off our horses in the
spring of the year when we break up
our lands. II has no special qualities
as a pasture-grass. Stock eat 1T, but
prefer other grasses. Ii goes well over
into winter, and is then relished, though
it is dry. The ashes of this grass make
a good fertilizer. Yours,
BILLY BARLOW.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-24
A Test Proposed.
To the Editor ofhe Dispatch :

To the Editor ofMe Dispatch:
1t is now possible to determine the
character of the Virginia wiregrasS'
| believe, at least so far as whether 1t
is AgrostiS Gamma" or not. Ina few
DAYS | will offer trial seed TO those
who may be willing to try it--named
by Yourselves or Colonel knight. Tits
of some importance to prove that such
a work, accepted as a standard for
schools throughout the United States, is
in error. Besides, the seed of " Ala
nina - is offered by the best seedsmen
of the United States as - Rhode Island
brown bent grass " at high price. If
A trial of this seed is desired | will ac-
cept advice of it through post-oliice box
27l of this city; and as the
article from the leading journal
of agriculture of Virginia has decided
this question by saying il e. wire
grassy is A-Canina, it will be very
satisfactory to see it accompanied by a
fair trial by sowing some of the seed oil
the same, which can be done in clear
sand. or calcined earth, thatno otherve
may come up and be called this sort in
case the seed that was sown might not
terminate. Whoever is right as to the
true name of this Virginia pest =
would be indicated by such test, and
not many weeks would elapse before
such conclusion would he reached.
II. A. CATLIN.
We leave it TO Colonel Knight tC
name the men.