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Delta chief., 1885-09-16
Caution to p.irymsn.

Ask for Wells. Riehardson 4
Cos. lmproyed lsatter Color, and
and Of all other oil colors, for every other one
10 liAblsto become rancid aud spoil tho butter
into which It 10 put. II you cannot get II
write 10 US at Burlington, VI, 10 know where
and how to get It without extra expense.
Thousands o. tests have bcen made, and they
always prove II the best.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

A popular minister was asked how It was
possib!c for him TO preach new sermon every
Sunday, year after year, and to find some
thing new to say. "Doe.n't It give you q
good deal Of thought and troublew '"Oh,
no." was the reply. at is mere matter OF
habit. Ny sermons have never kept me awake
hve minutes" "Ah" said the other, "that,
then, ia probably the reason why they don't
keep other people awake, either"
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

When BABY w. siet, ws gave her castor,A
when she Wa = Child, she cried for Ca.,oriA
When she became Miaa, she eluns TO Castoria,
when she had Children. she gave them Cas,oriA
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

A lady travelling to a summer resort WAS
noycd by the erpcctorations OF fellow behind
her, and when the conductor entered she drew
up her dress and asked: Conductor, have
you not any rule in regard to splitting In the
carr The genial ucketpuucher smiled upon
her and responded; "No. marm, you can
spit around anywhere you like"
Delta chief., 1885-09-16
A Clear Skin

is only a part Of beauty;
but it is a part. Every lady
may have it; at least, what
looks like it. Magnolia
Balm both freshens and
beauties.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

al wouldn't worry about the cholera. dear. -
sAid q wife to her husband; "ft isn't at all
likely that It will reach this country" az
at might break out Al any moment. and we
might have a frigh'ful time. IL think had
better pay the back pew-rent, snyway."
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

families or schools can be made from . 10e.
package Of Diamond Dyes. Try them. All
druggists keep them. Wells, Richardson q
Co., Burlington, Vt Sample Card, 50 eolors,
and book OF directions for &C. stamp.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

"Well, my little man." said the bishop TO
Bobby, "do you remember me ~ 40, yes, SIR
replied Bobby. "You stopped with Us when
you were here before. Pa thinks It can't cost
you much for hotel bills"
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

Condemnation look tired and worn out,
Uncle RAstus Uncle Rastus-Yes sab, / doan
gtt no sleep. Gentleman-So sleep, Uncle
Rastus-No, sab. Dis darkey can't git no sleep
in de watermillion season.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

Business men say that Elliott's Busi-
ness College. Burlington, Ia. is the
leading training school of this western
country
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

Mrs. Augusta Backbay-Now, my dear, here
Is dress that ought to please you. II is a
very dream. Mr.. Augusta Backbay-1 guess
so, and the blll is n very nightmare.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

"WhAt ire the last teeth that comer asked
a Lynn teacher OF her class In physiology.
| False teeth, num-" replied n boy who had
| just walked up on the back scat
Delta chief., 1885-09-16
Did you Sup

pose Mustang Liniment only good
for horses? 1t is for inflamma-
ton of all flesh.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

iTchINC and irritations Of the sl1n and
scalp, burns, ecalde, piles ulcers polsons, bites
OF insects and all skin diseases, quickly cured BY
Cols,s Carbolls alive. rs 50 cents, at Druggists.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

II Is alleged that Belva Lockwood looks
under the bed every night. Yet this is the wo-
msn who. in 1854, asked her ow-citi1ens to
make her commander cr-in-c chief of the army and
navy OF the United States.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16
The r b 70 q

The + h q ns.-"Bro,cn', Bro.ehiai
Troohes" act directly on the organs OF the
voice. They have an crtraordir airy eject in
all disorders OF the throat
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

Montpelier Is threatened with rcunien Of
all the members of past and present Vermont
Legislatures.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

~ have both used and told PRicKLr ASH
BIrTrRs for a number OF years, and think Il,
the best bitters made for Biliousness, Liver
Complaints and for tonipg up the system" !"
writes W. II. Cole, Druggist, Of Joplin, Mo. A
single trial Of this remedy will convince any
person OF the truth Of the above.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

Neither buftles nor corsets are wore in jar an
and when q japanese maiden sits down in a
skating-sin she gets her moneys worth every
time.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

"Nervous Girl" wants to know how to cure
a tickling sensation about the face. Get him
to shave of his moustache.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

u hnLFTUg; Cigars are made OF the finest
UEUlUp Vuelti Abajo tobacco Sold
by all dealers. Harvey d Parker sole jobbers,
Denver. "Pappoose'' and 'Burro'' headquarters.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16
"BUCHU-PAIBA."

Quick, complete our-. ali K'dner. BLADDER and
Urinary pise.ses soadinR. Irritation. Stone Gravel
CatArrh Of the bladder. o.. Druggists.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16
THIN PEOPLE.

wells Health Renever"restor, health and vtros
cures DyspepsiA- Impot epee. seIsa Debility a.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16
for Infants and Children.
Denver, Col.

"castsraais ID % veil sdapeed 10 children that
recommend Il - superior 70 any prescription
k1ovn 70 me-" IL A. ADCuER, II. D.,
HI 60 oxfocd g.. Bsooklyn, ny.
Delta chief., 1885-09-16

BED-BUGs. FLIES.
fiies roaches. ants. bsd.hues rata mice. gopher,
chipmunks. cleared outty ''Rough on Rats." iss
Delta chief., 1885-09-16
HAY FEVER.


have been n great
sufferer IRON Hay Fevei
or Is years. ! read OF
vondtOus cures by Ely,
Cream Balm ar d thought
would try once more. Al
or one application ] wa
wonderfully helped. Two
weeks sgo I com mcncct
asing 1t Ai d now fee
nftreip cured |, IL thu
reatrst discovery known
-DuuAnRL CLARK. Farm
er. Ice. MASS.
Cream Balm
has eained an enviAbl frcp'
utation wherever known,
displAcing oil therrrcpar
ations. A particlc II ap'
pied into each uoatril, NJ
pain. agreeable TO usc,
Price, 500 by mall or drul
ELY BttOrHkRs. l
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Business Notices.

LOOK at Webster's new advertisement.
WANTED-A secondhand, medium-sized
safe. Inquire at this office.
For RENr.-Two fine law offices to rent
in Sabn's Block, South Main street, Mont
pelier, VT. Address Charles 7. Sabin.
Buy your drugs, medicines, cigars, pipes,
tobacco, etc, at Lanes drug store. All
goods frst-cass and Just as represented.
1.-THE best is good enough" and if you
want pure article go to Frank II. Bascoms,
who is proprietor of the Farmers Drug
Store.
WEAREs SURE CURE FOR HEAvEs is just
what its name implies. For sale at Lanes
drug store, Montpelier, and l.. M. Averilps,
Barre.
The particular attention of sugar-makers
is called to the advertisement of The
Concord Sap Spout " on the eighth page.
1t is great Improvement over any spout
now in use.
GRIGGs will add several new lots to his
closing-out sale of boots and shoes this
week. This will give those who have not
availed themselves of this opportunity to
buy some good goods at a low price a chance
to do so now.
Stock owners should not forget that one
pound of Weares Condition Powders is
worth five of any other kind. Warranted to
rid a horse of worms. For sale at Lanes
drug store, Montpelier, and L. NJ. Averill's,
Barre.
For pianos and organs call on or address
George A. Ainsworth, Williamstown, VT.
He has the agency for Barre, Williamstown,
Chelsea and Brookheld for the excellent
"White " sewing-machine, and invites calls
or correspondence from any wanting first
class machine.
j. c. GRIGGs will open this week. a full
line of rubber boots of the following popu-
! lar makes: Woonsocket, Candee and
National. These are certainly the three
best makes in the market, and we have
| them in all sizes and nhddles.
HAIR VINE which has been sold in Mont
! pelier and vicinity for some time past gives
good satisfaction, as there is nothing pois-
onous in its composition, and people are not
afraid to use it. 1t stimulates the growth
of the hair and prevents it from bleaching
and falling out. Ii stops that unpleas-
ant itching that is the prelude of the hairs
decay Removes dandrufi and cures all dis
eases of the scalp. 1t is also nice sham
poo and dressing for ladies' and children's
heads as it keeps the hair soft and silken.
Try it for headache and neuralgia. Sold in
Montpelier by the druggists as well as drug
gists and dealers everywhere.
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LAST week Tuesday morning the temper
ature at this place was 800 to 400 below
zero by mercury, and 46o below by spirit
thermometers. This record Is the lowest
Tor many years, except January 8, 1884,
when the record made here was $40 to 40o
below, averaging little lower than on the
Sd instant. - Harry Way sprained his
shoulder, few days ago, by trying to board
passing team. He has carried his arm in a
sling since. - We are happy to announce
the organization of a new temperance society
in this place, which, II adhered to, can ac-
complish more for good than all existing
associations. -Four young ladies', part OF
them residents and all attending our acad-
envy, recently drew up pledge, signed IT,
and are now soliciting subscribers thereto
with success. The terms of the pledge are
that the subscribers will not accept the at
tentions OF any gentleman who drinks in
toxicatlng liquors or uses tobacco in any
form. The young ladies possess the power,
II they have the courage and stamina to
exercise it, OF doing vast amount of good
towards saving the young men of our land
from those twin causes of vice and poverty
rum and tobacco. Will they do 1t? -
| Ice-cutting at Mackvile pond has been in
progress the past week or more. Farmers
and others in this vicinity usually get sup
! Plies OF ice from that source. - Willie
| Goss and Fred Crandall started for Chicago
last Monday. w. H. Ward supplies Gran
dalPs place at the depot while he is abb
sent. - A dramatic entertainment at
the town hall is appointed for the evenings
of February 10th and Goth. The drama,
Past Temptation" will be presented by
local talent. - A. G. Spaulding of Jeri-
| cho. a noted butter dealer, was here to buy
butter on Wednesday last. He purchased
| Gid Burnham's dairy in West Woodbury.
the largest in this vicinity. He paid twenty
! five cents for fine fall selections or the best
freshly-made.
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WOlcott.-At the regular meeting of Fos-
ter Post, No. IS, G.. A. r., in January, Past
Commander NJ. j. Leach installed the
newly elected officers for the ensuing year.
c. c. Fisher. p. c.; S, I. Green, S. V. c.; o.
r. Andrus, j. V. c.; f. G. Mann, chaplain;
f. l.. Merritt, surgeon; j. e. Wheeler,
quartermaster; Isaiah Thompson, o. D.;
Albert Brown, o. g.; NJ. ID. Scott, adjutant;
ID. II. Wheeler, S. NJ; f. Miles, O. M. S.
- Business is lively at the steam mill.
Eight hundred logs are drawn in some days.
- Mrs. Eva Eastman has been sick with
erysipelas, but is now on the gain. -
Nathan Thompson had horse get hung in
the stable one day last week. 1t was nearly
dead when found. - The scholars on
Town Hill had an exhibition at their school
house last Friday night. 1t was so well
liked that they were invited to the village
Saturday night, where they were greeted by
a full house. - Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Strong have gone to Hyde Park to help care
for Mr.. Strong's brothers wife, who short
time ago became insane.
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Middlesex Center.-Local weather proph-
cts are beginning to revise their predic-
tons of an open winter. IL is feared
If the thermometers in this vicinity suffer
many more such severe sinking spells as of
late that they will collapse entirely. The
receipt of box of tropical flowers etc,
from IA brother at Wildwood, Florida, does
not tend to convince MS that winter eX-
istence in this latitude is exactly perfection,
in the country at least. =-= Julius Mort
arty and sister of Warren thought they
would pay their relatives in Bear Swamp a
visit, last Sunday, but they became pretty
thoroughly disguised with the country in
general and the roads in particular before
reaching their destination, - School
closed in district No. 1 last week Tuesday,
and at the Center on Friday.
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Warren.-The Good Templars' installed
the following officers on Saturday evening
last for the ensuing quarter: w. G. T.. Il.
H. Van Deusan; w. V. T., Nettie Sterling;
W. Sec, Mrs. George Banister; w. F. s.,
Mary Perkins; w. T., Addie Heath; w. NJ,
H. G.. Van Deusan; W. d. NJ, Rose Perkins;
w. c., Eliza Banister; w. Sent, f. p. Free
man; w. G., Gertie Sterling; w. r. II. S.,
Mrs. f. III. Van Deusan; w. l.. II. s., Jen-
ME Martin; organist, Rose Perkins. Two
members were initiated. - Mrs. Walter
Bagley was recently thrown from sleigh
and had her wrist broken. - Rev. b.
Whitney is able to be on the street again.
- Mrs. G. II. Smith is quite sick; also
Lillian Bruce. The village schools
closed last Friday, with speaking and songs
by the scholars. - The temperance meet
ing at East Warren, February s. was well
attended and the exercises were very good.
- At the beginning of the winter term,
the town superintendent offered the schools
in town prizes for the best compositions on
Alcohol" The committee of award, con-
sisting of Superintendent w. A. Jones of
Waitsfield Mrs. S. w. Putnam and Superin-
tendent c. III. Smith of Warren, unanimously
awarded the prizes as follows: First prize,
for a scholar fourteen years old or more,
Sl.25, TO Rose l.. Perkins; second prize,
seventy-hve cents, to Alice Pratt; third
prize, for a scholar under fourteen years
old, S1.25, to Adah Cuthbert; fourth prize,
seventy-fve cents, to Lettie Williamson.
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neutrality-suspicious. King returned to

Tunbridge.-W Wallace King returned to
Lawrence, Mass, last week. - The tenn
perature last week was the lowest of the
season. 80 j. w. Bright, former resi-
school in district No. Is is having vaca-
ton, the teacher Mr.. Stoughton, being i'll.
80 An auction firm has advertised an
opening here this week. - A telegram
from Tracy, Mimi, informs us that Mrs.
Bessie Spiller is very i'll. Her mother goes
to take care of her. There will be a
campfire at the town hall Saturday evening
No admission fee, === Miss Abbie Mars
ton returned from Rhode Island last week
= There was an old-fashioned spelling
school at the South Village last Thursday
evening. == Many loads of potatoes have
been drawn through this place lately. They
are selling for thirty cents at South Roy
alton.
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Craftsbury.-Miss Gage and Miss Lyon

Craftsbury.-MissG Gage and Miss Lyon
remain about the same as last week. 60
Seaver and Glidden report good results from
the feeding of ensilage. - School in dis
trict No. II &C.. g. Conant, teacher) closed
last Friday. - Charles Silver, who has
carried on the McAllister farm the past year,
has finished his lease and moved to his
fathers. Albert Smith has bought and
taken possession of the Philbrook farm,
between the South Village and Common.
Mr.. Libbey, who has occupied the Philbrook
farm for two years, has bought the Judge
Hastings place at the South Village. -=
AFRO White, one of the Oldest inhabitants,
died last week Tuesday and was buried on
Thursday. - Amory Dawson of this
town has lately been elected president of
the Barton National Bank. - Aaron
Collins is fast filling his mill-yard with logs.
- Edward Nelson, who has been suffer
ing from paralytic shock, is dead. -
The departure of j. g. Simpson for the West
leaves this town with but one lawyer.
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Marshfeld.


The water-wheel In M. ID. Bemis' shop is
frozen SO as 70 De entirely useless; also the
"heao-ihiii WHICH, Ill the grlst-nlii'
REMEMBER the sing tomorrow (Thurs-
day. and the concert in the evening, it
being the close OF the singing-schoos
THE hearing before the probate Judge
one week ago last Saturday. on Mrs. Buck
Inns case. Resulted In tho annointment M
her father. Il. Il. Martin. ESQ. as her
guardian
1,,,uo,, 10. ,. ro...
-, IT., - IN '', ~, mas SLauo oeisey
ono half nonnds 20 III ,vbinh ,9sa1a TN,
ounces of butter her feed being six Quarts
of meal, corn and cob ground together. and
one quart of cotton-seed meal
As 4ho +;,,,o Co., .,,,,,,, ,s,o,.,,,, "a, 80
tho votars shonid rocniIact thaf thapn ara 90
vote on Tho nnastion u,bothar thso,, ill
adont The town system Of schools or nor
Tha iooislot,,ra n; 10 iost sasa;or ,oada 4,
ohiioatorv ON ZACH to,yn ,,s;n@ H. d;str;nt
system to" choose whom tbev Sonid serve :;
:, O Ouh panu .urhlsheu cne music Ior Ine
oGtoro9h at Iialhneiu, last rriu laiy n,ght'
II pays mere AZ the rihk to,ngnt Weunes-
aayl, anu goes 10 NorIh montpener next
SATURDAY evehlhB ~ also mas an inV,tauon
rom the Masonlc fraternity AZ CaDot 10
ASSIST 1ss1s III cne Ceieorai,oh Oh washington
birthuay, whlch IL Will accept
AN item in the Hardwick news, last week,
huiuioS VI ooilCCbiOu III tnt SldttlntHb tHdU
Rev. George L. Wells of this place would
retire from preaching at the end of the pres
ent conference year on account of ill health.
He has leased his farm in Hardwick for
three years, and to accomplish this lease he
rented for the same time a house in the
village belonging to the man who leased his
farm. Rev. Mr.. Wells son is moving from
Barre to Hardwick, and will live in part OF
this house. Mr. Wells will continue to
pleact, as usual, unl ess ms neai.h Is nuch
aiot @ v,lan ~ las anu .ilo
ths n1i 10. ne WI, aealh Will 'noii
'ie noN' wv oonieiehoe years
THE schools in town finished last week,
with one or two exceptions. The upper
school in the village, taught by Mr.. Hutchin'
son, has been a successful one, and the
scholars have made good progress. The
lower school has been taught by Miss May A
Palmer. Inc last was her third successive
| term In the same room. The scholars have
been well drilled, not only in their books
but In light gymnastics and the motion
song. The number OF scholars was thirty
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Plainfield.-On Friday evening of ii

Plainfield.-On Friday evening of this
week there will be held in the Congrega-
tional vestry, under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid Society, chicken-pie festival.
This will be preceded by an entertainment
in Kinney's hall, at which Mr.. Harold Nye
of North Montpelier will be present, with
his violin, to add to the enjoyment of the
occasion. Il. V. Duke, merchant, who
has recently sold his business to Mr.. Il, p.
Bartlett, is going into trade in Boston, and
is to move in few days - f. A. Dwi-
nell has rented the store formerly occupied
by Mr. Duke, and is to move his goods into
the same in a few days. - The dramatic
play last week was excellent in its charac-
ters and performance, and was much appre-
ciated by a full house. == Last week
Henry Norton had two fingers badly cut on
a circular saw. == Alonzo Powers and
wife are in town visiting friends.
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Rochester.-A teachers meeting was
held in the new school building, Tuesday
and Wednesday, by State Superintendent
Dart, assisted by Mr.. Alger OF Burlington.
The sessions were we'll attended and profit
able. Tuesday forenoon the subjects OF
reading and object teaching were discussed.
In the afternoon an exercise in pronuncia-
ton occurred, and Miss Eaton with her pu-
pills, presented the subject on civil govern
ment In the evening Superintendent
Dart spoke on Factors in Education"
He considered the subject under the heads
of the home, the church, the press, society
and the common schools. Wednesday was
taken up with discussions of arithmetic and
geography. Mr.. Bixby brought out the work
of his classes in physiology and history.
Various questions were discussed. In the
evening lecture was given by Mr.. Alger.
- Last Sunday quarterly meeting was
held at the Methodist church. Three per-
sons received the rite of baptism.
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Stowe.-Frank Burt had the misfortune
to lose valuable horse one day last week.
- Professor Deering of the Vermont
University delivered lecture at the town
hall last Friday evening. Subject, Real
and IDEAL" - 1t is understood that
John Robinson has sold his valuable span
of bays to G.. f. Moody of Waterbury. The
reported price is 81 600. - While saving
block at Burts mill the saw was shattered
into a thousand pieces. Fortunately no one
was injured. The loss is estimated at $50
to $40. - Since the establishment of a
postoffice at Moscow it is thought that there
may be a building erected in which dry
goods and groceries, jewelry business, and
the postoffice will be carried on. - Little
Mamie, the Oldest of the three children be-
longing to Alfred Peterson, died recently,
the funeral services being held at the West
Branch church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr..
Thurston, officiating. The father of the
child went West about month ago on
account of failing health, having followed
his wife and father to the grave within a
few months. Mrs Wilbur Towne, the
teacher in the Moscow district, is preparing
an exhibition with which to close her school,
which occurs in about two weeks. -
Wilbur Towne is soon to move to the Lower
Village. - Rev. Mr. Healey is hereafter
to hold Sunday evening services. -
Word has been received of the sickness OF
Willie Burnett at Selwood, Oregon. -
Joanna Mcmahon of Burlington is in town
also Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Mott of Champlain
New York. - A. II. Cheney met with
quite painful accident, last week, having
his hand crushed between two logs.
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GENTLE SPRING. Among spring prep
important of all-your own body. During
the winter the blood absorbs many impuri-
ties, which, If not expelled, are liable to
break out in scrofula or other disease. The
best spring medicine is Hoods Sarsaparilla
1t expels every impurity from the blood and
gives strength to every function of the body.
Sold by all druggists
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Cabot.-Mrs. Milton Fisher got severe
fall, last week, while descending the stairs.
AT first it was thought that her hip was
broken, but it is hoped that it will only
prove to be severe wrench of the ligaments.
- The school fathers have seen fit to
stop the primary department of our village
dissatisfaction of the parents and all inter-
ested in this department. 1t looks like very
small business, when there are so many
small scholars that should be in school at
this season of the year instead of racing the
streets and doing nothing. - The next
II. G. Bates of st, Johnsbury, Tuesday
evening, February 18th, at seven o'clock.
Subject, "The Grand Army of the Repub-
lie Its origin, purpose and achievements
- Mrs. Il. c. Smith slipped upon the
floor last week. She received quite shock
but it is hoped no permanent injury.
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Berlin.-A very successful term of school
in district No. 4, taught by George w. Wal
lis of Waitstield, closed last Friday. Four
of the scholars--Thomas Conlon, James
Carrigan, May Glines and jamie Reed
were not absent, and there We're several
who had but one or two marks. There were
thirty-four scholars in attendance.
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Worcester.-C. w. Richardson has had
one of his horses so badly famed that he
cannot use him. - Steps are being taken
by the Grand Army Post to have two or three
entertainments during the winter. -
Edwin Lyman recently broke one of his
fingers while he was at work in the woods.
- The entertainment given by Harry
Howard of Barton Landing, the evening Of
the 4th instant, was pronounced excellent
Many would like to have it repeated