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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-15

Don't fill the system with quinine,
when fever and ague, and malariaI
fevers, can be much more effectively
treated by ayers Ague Cure. War
ranted to cure.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-15
NO. 4.
The woodland Farm,

situated on the road leading from Oakland to
Accident, two miles from Oakland contain
III" " acres, well fenced and cultivated. I'M
proved by lar'e 1rSt-Cl1SS man ion house,
suitable fora summer resort. The farm would
SUIT FOR a lirSt-claSs market garden or general
farming.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-01
Business Notices.

Mrs. W. E. Newton is prepared to
do dress-making and filling or plain
sewing. She will go out, or take
work home, as preferred. Residence
first house west Of G. NJ. Boynlon's.
All persons having book account
with me will please call and settle be-
fore Jan. Is, 1885, as on that date I
shall put all unsettled accounts into
the hands of lawyer for collection.
E. S. ROGERS.
For best bargains in confectiun-
cries, flour, oatmeal, graham, tea,
coffee, sugar, kerosene, and all other
groceries. go to the old C. H. Reed
stand on Main street, Morrisvillc.
where | am selling a graduated sugar
at cents per pound, seedless raisins
II cents per pound, and other goods
accordingly low. have just received
car load of apples, oranges and
lemons and am prepared to supply
the wholesale trade at very low prices.
Call early and leave your orders.
Goods delivered to any place in the
village. Mrs. d. E. CoNANT.
c. FL. Reed wishes to inform the
people of Wolcott and vicinity that he
is selling dry goods, boots and shoes,
crockery, groceries, etc., at greatly
reduced rates. Best Java coffee 70
cents, Rio Is cents, good 80 cent tea
for 40 cents, crackers cents per doz-
en-, standard graduated sugar Z cts,
yellow Z 6 cents, molasser 40c per
gallon, 120 test oil, warranted good,
Toe per gal. Lamp chimneys &c each,
glass tumblers &c each, mems rubber
boots $3.50, rubbers 80 cents, knit
leggings S1.50, heavy over-shoese 20 |
cents, buckle Arctics 81 %, ladies'
buckle Arctics 90 cents, ladies' rub
bers 50 cents. Also a big assortment
of boots and shoes at 20 per cent.
discount from former prices, and a
large assortment of other goods too
to mention in this item, at
the same reduced rates.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-01
HARDWiCk.

The Good Templars are to have a pic
mic one week from Friday night.
The parties who lost their poultry a
few weeks since, ha We found out who got
them, there being five boys here that
were in the scrape, besides the Hill that
got away. All are sorry for their pa
rents. for they are all men grown and
ought to have known better. As usual,
rum was at the bottom.
Christmas trade very light here, and
the presents on the trees not near as nu-
merOus as in former years.
The tax payers of this town take great
interest in the matter of taxes, and a
crowd to the number of ten attended the
town meeting last Saturday. These ter
voted to raise a tax of 81 90 the dollar tC
pay interest on the railroad bonds, tC
take up three thousand of the same ant
to pay town expenses.
Subscribe for the Citizen and Boston
Journal, the two best papers in New En-
gland.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-01

of money sufficient to defray the Or
binary expenses of lifetime, is a
mystery not easily comprehended.
"Truth" indeed ''is stranger than fic-
tion." Bereft of maternal care in
childhood and youth by the death of
her mother, she was left to the care of
an elder sister and the not too tender
mercies of father. A bright intelli-
gent girl, and a good scholar, Louise
beat her way along through childhood,
bearing the buffetings of the world and
the blows of father as best she could,
until the marriage of her sister, which
occurred while Louise was quite young.
From that time forward she drifted
about upon the sea of life as the winds
of fate might direct. Some four years
ago she married Fremont Bowen of
Eden, with whom she lived until a few
months since. Her coniugal relations
not being agreeable, she left her home
and returned to this town, stopping
several weeks with Mrs. Bennett.
That dread disease, cancer, had al
ready fastened itself upon her and she
required more care and labor than her
friends felt willing to bestow without
recompence. She therefore went to
the house of distant relative, Sam'I
Rich of East Fairfield, where she rap
idly declined. Being apparently in
the most abject poverty and destitu-
ton, application was made to o. NJ.
Fitch. Esq, of Johnson, administrator
of her fathers estate, and in whose
hands there were some $4,000 worth of
property. Mr.. Fitch at once went to
her relief-fnding her in such a
wretched condition that if described
would not be believed. She strenu-
ously asserted that she had no money,
except two cents, with which to pro-
cure greater comforts. Mr.. Fitch
Gnowing whereof he spoke) plainly
told her that she had money, and be-
sought her, in view of the near APP
proach of death, to disclose its where
abouts that some of it might be used
for her comfort. After much argument
and persuasion she reluctantly ac-
knowledged that she had money in her
satchel, and consented to have it ex-
amlned and counted. Mr.. Fitch called
IN two other men and proceeded to the
tesk. Opening the satchel he found
IN one side her wallet, containing the
teco cents spoken of, and in the other
side smaller satchel containing ST.
458.15. Over $50 was in silver, much
OF 1t In ancient and rare coins, repre-
senting the currency of six different
nations. Many of the bills were on
the Lamoille County Bank-bright and
new, with bands around them, appar-
emily just as they were drawn from the
bank several years ago in a real estate
transaction. Mr.. Fitch at once pro-
cured the appointment of an admins
TRAITOR in that county to take charge of
the money until her will, which it is
understood she has left, shall be pro-
bated and a proper distribution of the
estate made. 1t is needless to say
that the remaining days of her life
were made as comfortable as possible
under the circumstances. A rich cas-
ket enclosed her remains and she was
decently buried. Altogether the case
is very peculiar one. There are
variety of opinions relative to the af-
fair, but so far as we have heard
there is no direct evidence that woull
involve any party in positive wrong.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-01
GAM RIDGE.

a wedding is in prospect for New
Years Day.
There was Christmas tree at the Cen
ter Town Hall on Christmas eve, with
Santa Claus in attendance.
E. Fl. Bushnell returned to Montpelier
Seminary OH Monday. the 10Th. He has
been home during the holidays.
Master Walter Wiley, who has been
very ill. is now recovering.
Miss Fanny Wilson. of Glenn Falls,
n. Y. is visiting in town.
Quite large crowd attended the auc-
| ton sale of sleighs that was held here
last Saturday. The sales were very fair.
Butter market dali; receipts light !;
prices little firmer than during the last
two weeks.
The school children had very pleas
ant time at the school house last Tuesday
evening. As both teachers expected to
be absent Christmas eve, the entertain
ment was held on the former evening. A
young gentleman well known in this
place contributed two volumes of poems,
and the scholars were allowed to draw
numbered slips for the books, Nos. u
and 30 being the lucky figures.
The second annual Christmas Sabbath
school concert in district No. 10, on
Thursday evening, December %, drew ii
full house. and there was the best order
by both school and audience. We deem
the occasion worthy of the remembrance
of all present. We listened to thirty-six
pieces, we'll selected and we'll rendered,
and were well adapted to the occasion
of the Saviour's birth day. The singing
was led by S. o. Perry, aud was well
rendered. The exercises opened at p.
m. by few appropriate remarks. read
ing of the scriptures and prayer by S. F.
Hopkins. The tree was well filled by
the parents and the donations of S. F.
Hopkins and others. which rendered it a
thing of beauty. The exercises closed
by the appearaHceEcf Santa Claussand his
family. laden with toys for the children.
The concert was arranged and managed
by the superintendent. r.
The meetings begun at the Methodist
church the Both of November, conducted
by the evangelists, Mr.. and Mrs. Ballou.
are now expected to close next Friday
night. Mr.. Ballou has been absent since
December IS, having been called to
Keene, N. H.. by the sudden death of
his father. We have missed his kind,
happy ways and his earnest Christian
words. At the commencement of the
meetings Mrs. Il. was not kindly re-
ceived by people at large. but she has.
by her earnestness and faithfulness made
many warm friends. who will bid her
God speed in her noble work. The meet
ings from the first have been quite in
teresting, and much good has resulted.
Men and women, heads of families. young
men just entering active life. have found
joy in believing in Christ. Members of
the churches have been quickened to a
more active Christian life and work
Much regret has been felt that the menu
bers of the Congregational church have
not entered more fully into the work of
leading souls to Christ.
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,IEEEERSONVIILE.

Nearly everyone is sick with colds.
| With such sudden changes i'll the wealth
err. it Il wonder more are not on the sick
list.
| Mr.. Prentiss has met with quite loss,
having lost seven head of cattle, and two
more are not expected to live. The
cause is unknown, the veterinary surgeon
being at Il loss to determine their dis
ease.
Albert Cornell, of New York. made
his friends flying visit the past week,
coming OH Tuesday. He came to visit
brother he had not seen for twelve years.
William Cornell who has been here for
the past few weeks. started for his home
on Friday.
Mrs. 2. J. Dougherty left on Friday
for Albany, where she intends to live
with brother.
DR.. Buchanan is repairing the house
lately vacated by Mrs. Dougherty, and
will take possession soon.
Adolph Laberdee is home again from
Dakota.
Mr.. Wheelock preached an excellent
sermon Sunday. on the subject of being
steadfast and unmoveable, and always
Astounding i'll the work of the Lord.
Mr.. Truman Powell is still quite low.
Mrs. Varnum, of Danyille, is visiting
her son. Ii. W. Varnum.
The members of Warner Lodge No. so,
f. 81 A. NJ. will celebrate their twenty
fifth anniversary on Monday eve..January
18th, a. l.. $685., Bro. Edwin Wheelock.
Chaplain and Grand Chaplain of the
Grand Lodge of Vermont will deliver
an address. Oysters will be served at the
Chadwick House. Tickets for supper 80
cents. All are cordially invited. 1t is
expected that free return checks on rail-
roads will be given.
Christmas passed off pleasantly. On
Tuesday evening there was a tree at the
Holmes school house. The exercises
were conducted by the teacher, Miss
Patten, in very acceptable manner. On
Wednesday evening there were trees at
this place and literary exercises by the
children just before the distribution of
presents. Santa Claus made his appear
ance and helped to distribute the gifts.
after which baskets filled with lunch
were served in the hall below, and ther
Il general good time was had by all. The
proceeds of the festival were S34, which
was doing pretty we'll, notwithstanding
the inclemency of the weather, and the
number of things going on in other parts
of the town. Thursday evening there
was family tree ut j. w. Green's, and
it was very enjoyable affair. There
was also tree at the school house at the
Notch the same evening.
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EDEN.

Tuesday evening. December %. the
dramatic club rendered the play Ten
Nights in a Bar-room.' with credit to
themselves. before large and apprecia-
tive audience. The receipts of the even
ing were upwards of $28. Such is the
general interest taken in the play that
the club are invited to repeat it. which
they have decided to do on Tuesday eve
ming. the 9th. Be sure to be present
with your friends. You will not regret it.
The Christmas tree on Thursday even
ing last was a success.
The funeral of Mr.. j. X. Richards was
well attended on Friday afternoon, Rev.
Mr.. Brigham. of Craftsbury, officiating.
Mr.. K. has been great sufferer for about
10 months. He leaves wife and seven
children, four of whom are married.
Frank Adams is in town, this time de-
livering the book From the Log Cabin
to the White House," We are Informed
that he has met with good success wher-
ever he has canvassed for this interesting
work
| This town, under the town system, is
supporting four schools this winter. Be
fore the adoption of the system there
were Is organized districts. and general
! ly as many schools. Who says we like
the system?
Mrs. Augustus Robbins is sick.
An auction sale of dry goods has beer
going on at Robbins hall the past week
Rev. Mr.. Brigham, of Craftsbury, anG
Mr.. Tillotson have held several very in
teresting meetings during the two weeks
past.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-01

pleting ''Evangeline" it has read "Snow-
bound" and will finish miles Standish"
at its next meeting. DIR. Briggs contin-
ues each evening Merchant of Venice"
which will soon be done. Has also be-
gun ''Tenting on the Beach," The dec
lamations and recitations are both humor-
Gus and otherwise, thus blending amase-
ment and instruction, and with good mu-
sic. making altogether a profitable and
pleasant way of spending an evening.
Rev. Geo. S. Guernsey will preach in
Fletcher next Sunday, forenoon and af-
ternoon.
Mr.. Wait Scott, who LETT his native
town about Is years ago, and now re-
sides near Hartford, Conn. is visiting
, relatives and friends here. He was one
of the twelve recruits who enlisted from
this town in December. 1863. for Co. III.
I'd regiment of Vt. Vols, all of whom
are now living. except two,-William II.
Leach. who died in hospital at Brandy
Station, of fever. March 2. 1864. and En-
IA w. Squires, who was killed in the Bat
tie of the Wilderness. May 5, 1864.
The Christmas trees were planted ac-
cording to programme. and heavily laden
with beautiful and useful gifts. which
gave i'm mense satisfaction, both to dom
Ors and recipients. The oyster supper
was also well attended, pl easant and sue
cessful, though we have not yet been
able to learn the amount received for
tickets.
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ELM ORE.

The Christmas exercises Thursday eve
under the direction of the Sabbath school
were much enjoyed by those who attend.
ed. There were pieces we'll selected and
nicely rendered, and the singing by the
choir was good. Miss Bertha Olmstead
also favored us with solo, which is al
ways pleasure, as she is fine singer.
The dance at the opening of the Pond
House Thursday evening cannot be re-
corded as success, financially, there
being only eleven paying couples pres
ent. Sorry.
We claim that Elmore is the banner
town in pork raising. Two pigs of the
Cobieigh breed, siirus.s,-ssI b5 Il. Camp
and j. w. Tiff, weighed respectively 403
and 407 pounds. Aged nine months less
three days.
Elder Mckenzie is expected to occupy
the pulpit next Sabbath morning.
We missed Scott Whitcher from the
exercises Thursday evening, but presume
he will pay the candy on his return.
Bert Ward and Grace Townsend were
married Christmas Day at Mr.. Bangs,
where they are living.
Mrs. w. Bailey is in very poor health.
Fred has been quite sick for few
days.
Chef. and Charlie Ward have returned
to the Pond. having finished cutting their
logs.
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STOWE.


Much sickness prevails in tow Idand
among those who are reported asrasaute
sick are NJ. P. Kimball and VIM. Morrill,,
both of the Lower Village.
Attention is called to the several mar
riage notices in another column. Stowe
is prolific town and makes its bid both
long and loud for the nuptial business,
Beans, wood, fresh meat and all kinds of
fodder cheerfully taken when money may
not be convenient, as fee. Terms rea-
sonable, correspondence is solicited, and
as delays are dangerous. Twill be answered
by earliest mail. Knots tied strongly and
with dispatch.
The Ladies NJ. E. Circle was held with
Mrs. c. NJ. Watts on Wednesday of this
week.
The coolest weather recorded was that
of last Friday night with the Their
mometer at 32o below zero.
Papers are in circulation for singing
school to be taught at the Town Hall by
Mr.. A. I'll. Cheney. commencing on Mon
day evc.. January 9TH. Thus far they are
quite literally signed and betoken pur-
pose to support good school.
Lumbe:man in consequence of the de-
parture of the snow, are much discouraged
and regard the season partial failure.
Efforts are still in progress + a post
office III Moscow" with fair hopes of
success.
A large aud pleasant singing school is
being taught on the Branch" by Miss
Carrie Robinson. The people of the
Branch" are noted for their enthusiasm
in good works and are recognizing Miss
RObinson's past and present usefulness
in song by generously supporting her
school.
George Wakefield has exchanged his
Paul place north of the cemetery with w.
P. Bailey for BIS farm on the hill.
The town system of schools will again
be agitated at the coming town meeting.
1t is well to have the matter thoroughly
discussed, that the article may not be
passed over without proper consideration.
What are the pros and cons?
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet with
Mrs. G. r. Churchill on Thursday of this
week. Jan. 1st. The large and spacious
house will pleasantly accommodate a
general Attendance of both old and young,
to which this invitation is cordially ex-
tended.
S. G. Poor. having Teff...Ed ms farm II
the Hollow to Johnnie Drug, presently oc
cupy his village residence, and is already
moving to that effect.
The four churches in town each OBJ
served Christmas in their accustomed
way. and separate gatherings were helC
| at the Forks, where trees were erected
and we'll laden with things to cheer.
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WoLCOTT.

Rev. w. E. Bogart, of Newark. n. J..
instituted lodge of Knights and Ladies
of the Golden Star at this place on the
oath inst.
Rev. G. L. Story lost-aEery good
horse on Monday last. As he is lily able
to lose it we hope his many friends may
contribute literally towards buying an
other.
Lewis Fisher, tor many years a resi-
dent of this town, but now of Madison,
d. T.. while here on visit and to ar
range business affairs, received the sad
intelligence by telegraph on Thursday
that his wife was dead. Mrs. Fisher was
a sister of the Leckners here. and step
mother to G. c. and G.. E. Fisher, of this
town. and highly respected people.
Christmas exercises, with trees. were
held at the Congregational church in the
afternoon and ut the M. E. church in the
evening and were very largely attended.
Mrsss, Benjamin Bullock died on Tues
day of last week. after long sickness,
at her sons. j. l.. Bullock's, who has
kindly cared for her.
Sociable at Mrs. NJ. E. Cummings on
Saturday evening of this week.
Mrs. c. V. Peck returned from the west
OH Friday last.
Sheriff Potter was in town on Monday.
but made no appointment for deputy.
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cussed, and we shall be glad to heal
of any practical plan for carrying out
this move.
The Christmas exercises at the sew
eral churches were well attended and
much enjoyed. On Wednesday eve
ming there were two gatherings. at the
Congregational and Methodist church
es. Santa Claus appeared at each of
these, to the great amusement of the
little Cnes. All the services were well
rendered and the singing was espec-
tally good. On Thursday evening at
the Universalist church, a ship was
placed upon the stage between two
small trees. The rigging held many
of the gifts of friend 10 friend, adding
. novel feature to the exercises. All
passed pleasantly and merrily.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union held their meeting with
Mrs. d. X. Hickok on Monday even
ing, December 20. At this time the
committee appointed to draft resolu-
tions upon the death of Mrs. d. j.
Stafford, presented the following, which
was adopted by the union:
WHEREAS.-In the providence of God
a worthy and beloved member of our
Union has been removed by death.
ResOtUed, -rhat we hereby record our
high esteem for one whose devotion to
works of bencvolence, temperance and
won for her the respect and
affection OF all who knew her.
ResolUed,-That while we mourn the
loss of one thus cut down in the mi ist of
Il life of usefulness, and while we miss
her cheerful face and genial companion
ship in these meetings, we humbly rec
ognize in this bereavement the hand of
Him who doeth all things we'll.
Ued,-That we hereby express our
hearty sympathy for the family of our
departed friend in their sorrow. and hope
that, under the teachings of Divine wis
1om and goodness, their sorrow may yet
De turned into joy.
Mrs. c. PATTEN.
Mrs. NJ. Z. CHENEY.
Mrs. d. X. HICKOK.
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WATERvILLE.
Hiram Mann is quite sick.

Hiram Mann is quite SICK.
Nathaniel Tillotson has opened shoe
shop.
We observed Christmas by exercises in
which the little folks" had conspicuous
place. Each one did we'll the part assign
ed. Afterward the fruit of the Christmas
tree was scattered among the congrega-
ton.
Mrs. Daniel Shattuck, after painful
illness, passed away on Friday night last.
having reached the advanced age of so
years. She was buried from the church
in Belvidere. Elder Howard Watkins. of
floating. She was an earnest Christian,
loving wife and mother, and has gone
home to rest.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-01
NORTH HYDE PARK.

Eli Leighton paid the cigars Christmas
morning. He and his wife have the best
wishes of their many friends.
The Christmas tree was success. and
all remembered their friends. The church
received new organ.
Charlie Andrews of Sctuate. Mass, is
spending the holidays at his brothers.,
c. y. Andrews.
Mr.. Nolen's little daughter broker an
arm while sliding~viown hill. James
Blake's horse got +eyond control, the
shaves striking her arm and breaking it.
Vernon Ballard hSsztarned BENEDICT.
We all congratulate in.
Frank Hazzane il learning to make
spiing beds.
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FLETCHER.
Truman Dyke is sick.

Truman Dyke IS sick.
Miss Dell Chase was at home from
johnson last week.
Mrs. Kate Chase has returned from
johnson, but soon leaves us again for
East Fairfield, where she intends to re-
main through the winter.
Miss Ella KinsIey soon leaves home to
attend the Normal School at Randolph.
Messrs. Ball and Smith, partners in
business, are engaged in getting out tim
her for scythe-snaths on the farm of Col.
G. X. Leach, and are temporarily resid-
ing here for that purpose.
The reading club continues to grow il
interest and numbers, and abounds with
| g God readers and speakers. Since com
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SHELDON.

The Christmas trees in all the church.
es proved a success. even the one held at
Rice Hill. The presents were numerous
and elegant, and there was also an enjoy
able musical and literary programme.
Santa Claus was OIL hand as usual. with
his pack well filled with choice gifts for
old and young. which were distributed
with liberal hand. tor which he has our
hearty thanks.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-01
Mirrors. Stone China Chamber
CrOckery, and Nice Curtains.

in oil, and White Holland and Minetto Shadings with Fix
lures; also the largest line of All Wool and Tapestry Car
Petng Oh Cloths, Hemp Carpetng, Straw Mattings Has
socks and the richest lot of Smyrna Rugs offered this
county splendid line of Room Paper and man to hang
it. Lead and OIL Glass and Putty, all kinds of nice Mixed
Pants, Varnshes, &c, &c. Doors Windows Sash and
Blinds made order will exchange new windows for old
Also hne line OF Small Hardware Carpet Sweepers,
Weather Strips, Bird Cages, and thousand other things
to numerous to mention.
Morrisvile, VT, II-Io-84 q w nOTY