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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
A Brilliant Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Addic S Bid
well to Chas. II. Gibson of Bellows
Falls, took place in the Congregational
church in this village on the afternoon
of new years day, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. Mr.. Rice of SPRING
field in the presence of about 100 iuyi-
ted guests. Messrs Pufler of NIentnn.
lier, and G.. W. Leonard of Wc.hnor-
land, n. H., acted as ushers. The
church was tastefully decorated with
flowers, and Miss Eva Nc Intvre pre-
sided, gracefully and acceptably, at the
organ The bridal party entered the
church, going up the left aisle. in the
following order: Messrs. Puffer and
Leonard leading the way and passing
up to the right of the altar, followed by
Misses Alice 7. Reed and Olive II.
Bidwell, who took corresponding posi-
tons on the left. Ar. Gibson, the hap
Ply man, then entered, upon the arm OF
DR.. III. S. Noble of Middletown, Conn
while the bride, similarly attended by
Msr. DIR. Noble, completed the cortege
Mr.. Rice's diction in pronouncing the
marriage ceremony was singularly APP.
paopriate and impressive. The words
few in number, were fifty chosen and re.
plete with wise counsel and happy sug.
gestion.
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w e 5 T o N.

On Thursday of last week, Stephen
Graves, and Leroy Howard, were ar
rested on complaint of grand juror Bry-
ant for intoxication, brought before
Justice Sweetland, plead guilty aud
fined So 90 each and costs, am ounting
TO S19.9S.
Frank ID. Haynes is about moving
nto the village, and expects to find
work with Foster e. .Jaquith.
On Saturday of last week, George T.
Shattuck was brought before Justice
Sweetland charged with defiling school
room i'll Dist. No. |, plead guilty and
was fined $500 and cost amounting to
Sl2.S9.
On Wednesday evening, Dec. 81, the
friends and relatives of Mr.. Il Mrs.
Lewis Lawrence, to the number of a.
bout $50 assembled at their residence to
celebrate the 10Th anniversary of their
marriage. After spending some time
i'll social conversation, refreshments
were served to which all did ample JUS
tice. The singing by G. II. Lester was
one small feature of the entertainment.
The presents left by their friends con-
sisting of 1920 cash, one hanging
lamp, and other useful articles, are
highly appreciated by the happy compile,
while the congratulations showered
upon them viii long be remembered
with pleasure.
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VALUE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

"Caambrs Jour al tells the story
OF barrister who lms owed professional
success to tho mero lucky, or let us say
provdential. hazard which sent him ort
on trip to China Having lived three
or four years in chambers without get
ting brief, he was almost destitute
when friend of hi, who was in the tea
trade, offered hin, 'rcc passage to
Shanghai and back IN condition Of his
transacting some pcc, OF business there
On the passage out the barrister had
many conversations with the captain,
who CHANGED to have lately given evi.
denoe al Westminste: in lawsuit which
was Of great importance to the shipping
interest But he had been disguised
with the stupidity, as he called it, OF
the judge and counsel in the case, when
talking of maritime and commercial
customs; and he exclaimed,
"Why don't some OF those lawyers,
who mean to speak in shipping cases,
study our ways little? 'Twouldn't hurt
EMP .-..-
These words struck the young harris.
ter, who, after thinking the matter over
for few days, resolved to live at sea
for . little while. o. his return to
England, he sought for a situation as
purser or secretary on board one OF the
great ocean steamers. and in this capac.
ity made several trips. Then he success.
lively tried expeditions on board whalers,
vessels engaged in the cod and herring
fisheries, etc |; in fact, he led sailors
life for more than three years. picking
up full acquaintance with the manners,
customs, grievances, and wants, Of those
who had their business in the great
waters. On going back to the bar, he
almost OF once got briefs in the Admir-.
atty Court; and becoming known to so.
licitors rs an expert on shipping ques.
tons, his professional fortune was
made
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CHESTER.

The Congregationalists have called
Rev. Mr.. Cowan Of Essex. to this pa
IRISH, and he will commence his labors
Sunday Jan. Is.
G. H. Perry killed apig last Tuesday,
about 10 months old, that dressed 1870
lbs. If any one can do better we would
like to hear from them,
Chas. Ladd, the popular leader Of the
Chester Quadrille Band, reports that
he is engaged to furnish music for dam
ciug every night in this week, and four
nights in the ueXt.
The Baptists and Cong. united in &
Union Praise Service at the Cong.
church last Sunday evening. The SER
vice consisted principally of singing,
with remarks by Rev. Colcord Of Sax
tons River, and Scott of Chester. Pray
cr was also offered by Rev. Scott and
Prof. Colcord gave. the origin Of sever
al well known hymns and songs, in q
very interesting manner Among them
were "Guide me. O Thou Great Jeho-
vah," Crock of Ages and "Nearer,
my God to Thee" twas very pleas
ant service and large congregation
was in attendance.
1t seems we have sneak thieves in our
midst. Last Friday evening at the dance
a lady's hat which hung upon. hook
in the drcssing-room, had three valua-
bic feathers stolen from 1t, during the
evening, as could be easily seen they
were cut off by a knife or scissors and
as no one could have entered the room
without being seen, the conclusion
comes that it must have been the work
of some person or peasons attending
the party, as to who ii could have been
no suspicion can be attached to any
person, but it is very plain no one with
the minutest sense of decency would
have committed thisA-the most contempt
tible sort of thieving.
T The marriage of Ernest Buswell of
Gassetts to Lizzie n. White, daughter
of H. X. White Of this place, came off
at the residence Of the brides father,
New Years day, at O'Clock, p. M,
Rev. L. L. Scstt performing the cerc-
mony in the presence of about 100 rela-
ttves and friends. a large number OF
presents were given them, among which
were the following: A China Tea
Sett. Silver Cake Basket, Castor, Sill
yer Knives, forks, anb spoons, nut
pickers silver sugar bowl. pickle fork
and berry spoon, table linen, towels,
work basket, vrses, hanging lamp, ia
BILE scarf, tides, five dollars in money,
and many other useful and valuable
gifts. The welded couple made their
bridal tour to Orange, Athol, and other
places in Mass, intending to be gone a
bout two weeks.
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LONDONDERRY.

7. Il. Holt is soon to open tin shop
here.
At the Annual Election of West Riv-
er Lodge, f. & n, NJ, the following
officers We're elected. a. "A. Curtis,
w. NJ; l.. NJ. Bailey, S. W.; G. w.
Whitney, j. W.; A. W. j. WIKI
ins, Treas. ii. A. Hayward, Sect;
A. A. Bailey, S. D.; p. r. Holt, D..
D.; S. Allen and E. Chellis, Stewards;
b. s. Waite, Marshall; M. l.. Sweet
land, Chap; J. G. Larkin, Tyler
After election they repaired to the
Hotel where Refreshments were furn-
ished by mine host Davis, in his usual
manner, which was. enough to please
the most fastidious.
All sorts Of weather. 1t is said, that
"variety is the spice of life and we
surely have had a variety of weather,
thus fan, this winter.
Ned Pierce, of Boston Mass, is in
town, visiting his parents Mr.. n Mrs.
w. Pierce.
Peyton Holt had another attack of
splitting blood, last Saturday, but Is
now out again.
Prof. ID. W. Parker's band, played
for New Years dance, at Jamaica,
Jan. |, and Parker g. Davis, band
played at the rink, at Manchester, Dec.
81.
The Londonderry Library Associa-
ton, will give an entertainment at
Union hall, Friday evening, Jan. 16.
The exercises will consist of Music,
Plays, Tableaus, sc. After which,
supber will be served to those who wish
it, at the very low price of 20 cents,
each. The whole to conclude, with a
social dance. A very pleasant time is
anticipated, and a general invitation is
extended to all, both great and small.
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A NOVEL INDUSTRY.

Since crooodiles and alligators have
supplied leather merchants and manu.
facturers with their skins, in order to
satisfy freak Of fashion, they have been
hunted and destroyed to such a degree
that American traders are casting
anxious glances towards the once happy
hunting grounds on the Mississippi,
from which the cuirassed game is rap
idly vanishing The practical Yankee,
however, is not to be eaten by either
crocodiles or alligators, and where once
the crocodile frolicked III freedom it is
now kept in enclosures, where it grows
and multiplies apace Crocodile farms
are becoming common. The largest
animals are killed and skinned, their
flesh being used to feed their hungry
descendentsL That these breeding
places are Of no mean dimensions is
ahown by the fact that the owners OF
one Of them supplied tanner at st.
Louis during the current year with no
less than 5000 alligator skins.
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WARDSBORO.

The snow is fast disappearing, sleigh
ing all gone.
The singing class taught by VIM. b.
Eddy meets on Tuesday and Friday
evenings.
Chas. Martin and bride, started Jan,
5, on their wedding tour.
There was very pleasant gathering
of young people last week at NJ. S.
Haskins, West Wardsboro.
Miss. Myra Ryder T. Miss. Cora
Leonard, of West Wardsboro, have
gone to Northampton, Mass. to attend
school.
The ladies' Aid Society win meet at
+. d. Reds, Thursday afternoon, Jan.
Sth.
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G. Y. BKY AMI.
S. Londonderry, Jan. 8, 1885.
LOCAL SUMMARY.

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graph indicates that yoatr subscription
has erpired, and no more papers acM
be sent unless we are notified that you
Dish to continue.
Emery Melendy still lies in a critical
condition.
Weregret to state that s. D. Curtis
is seriously ill with pneumonia.
Mrs. NJ. Severance and Miss. Abbia
Rich ardson have been on the sick list.
Prices and Goods always reliable at Chas.
A Tripp& Co, Jewellers, BrattleboroY
frankie Tyler is daily seen about our
streets looking fresh and natural as he
did before his injury.
When you go to Brattleboro do not
fail to visit NJ. 7. Van Doom " Son.
You will be pleased with their fine dis
play of Crockery, Lamps and Silver
plated ware.
W. II. Belden has moved into the
village, for the winter, occupying a
part of Mrs. Susan Wilbur's house.
Village school commenced last Mon
day, Kirk Howard of Manchester i'll
the higher department and Miss. Eos
teri of Weston in the lower.
WANrED-Ap Editor for this paper.
The present ones time is Occupied in
setting type. No one need apply who
isnot willing to work for salary of
$4,000. year.
The Ladies Champion Club win meet
next Tuesday evening at-the residence
of ii. p. Chase. Vocal and instrument
tai music will be among the attractions.
All are invited.
1T Landman has the finest assort-
ment of visiting cards we ever saw.
Read his advertisement in especial No
tees"
Mr.. Thos. Edwards, who died in this
town Dec. &c, aged 81, was the oldest
person in town, and long time resi-
dent here.
Blessed is he that keepeth his side
walks sprinkled with ashes, for his
works do praise him.-Ex.
The fatal (O 4th of January has pass.
ed, and still the old world joys on the
same as ever, with no visible appear
ance of the send"
Our citizens were surprised ant
shocked to learn last Friday evening OF
the death of Rev. Ii. G. Leavitt, which
occurred at West Rutland that morning
Mr.. Leavitt was the respected paste,
Of the Baptist church in this place fol
six years, going to West Rutland a
bout month ago. His funeral was
held at that place on Monday and tn,
interment made on Tuesday, at Brattle
boro. 1t is understood here that tn,
disease, causing his death, was ulcera
ton of the bowels, and he was only
sick for two or three days.
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BONNEVILLE.

IA degrees below zero, last Saturday.
Weather prophets all failed up.
Leslie Benson has moved from
Grahamville, to widow Williams house.
Geo. Morris has moved up to Peru.
Silas Axtell slipped down ON the ice
last week and put his shoulder out of
joint. He was attended by DR.. Ray of
jamaica.
From another correspondent we have
the following:
Mrs. Edison Vale, who has been con-
fined to the bed, for the past three
months is slowly sinking. But little
hopes are entertained of her recovery.
The New Years dance. at the town
hall, was attended by about twentythree
couples. They report very pleasant
time.
The new grist mill in this place is
now completed and in shape for first
class work. Its cnterprising proprietor,
H. +. Duane, merits share Of your
patronage. -5e--- H.. .~ ..
We are rather surprised at the weak
notice given by your correspondent of
the Christmas exercises in this place.
They certainly deserved more lengthy
and meritorious mention. The cxcrcis-
es BY the children were deserving of
special mention. They one and all fill
ed their parts in a creditablc manner.
This was followed by the distribution
of presents which although not costly
were quite numerous. The church was
quite well filed with our towns.folk
who wended their way homeward well
remembered by st. Nicholas, despite
'hnrd times and bad weather."
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Every one satisfied that has bought one oil
the ss.5o Waltham Watches OF Chas. A
Trip & Co, jewelers., Brattleboro,
The fifticth anniversary of the mar
risge of Mr., Il Mrs, Bliss Goddard
occurred to day, Mrs, Goddard's health
is very poor, and but for that fact their
neighbors and friends, of which latter
this worthy couple have many, would
have turned out and given them a rous-
ing time. The children residing in this
vicinity spent the afternoon and eve
ming with them and enjoyed the privi-
legc Of striving to render the occasion
pleasant to the aged couple.
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BARTONSVlLLE.

Passed to spirit life, from his earthly
home, in Rockingham, Dec. "a, the
spirit of Richard IL. Halliday, after
many months of sickness, aged 69 years
Q months, ..,.
Guilford Ellison is going to move in
to Harris Bowgers house, in this place
Mrs. Harriet Britton has been quite
sick with sore throat, but is better
now.
Maynard Burt is quite feeble yet, he
has had relapse once or twice and it
leaves him quite low.
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PERU

Willie Hunt and wife were remem-
bered on Christmas night, with a nice
chamber set and pair of sheets, from
his mother. Also shaving cup and
brush, with five yards of print from
mother Wyman-quite Il help to them,
and they well know how to appreciate
such favors. -
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SOUTH WINDHAM.

Nice weather, but poor sleighing.
Seven persons united with the church
last Sabbath.
Henry Trip, paved his election bet,
with Mr.. Holden, last week Friday
night with an oyster supper. Over 40
persons were present, from Grafton,
Townshend, Windham. and London
derry.
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LANDGROyE.

Those having logs to nraw so about
the streets with long faces, wishing for
snow.
A number around here are complain
ing of hard colds.
By request the Old Folks Concert,
to have been held Jan. Q, has been post
poned until Tuesday evening, Jan. 10.
This will give the singers more time to
practice and the managers more time to
prepare the other attractions.
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SOCIETY MEETINGS.

ANCHOR LODGE No, 50, +. & a. NJ, Tuesday
EVENING", on or before the full of the moon.
HooNxa Posr, No. G. A. Il. First Saturday
In each month.
farmers GRANGE, No, 1877, T. OF IL. fridays
on or before the full Of the moon and every weeks
thereafter. ~, ...
DIVISION NO. rs, $. OF Il. Every Moaday eve
ming at O'Clock.
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RELIGIOUs SERVICES.

BAPTIST CHrRcH--No settled pastor
Every Sabbath at loaS a. M, and 100 p m BAD
saih.sehool, Il rs p, NJ, Meeting on Wednesday eVo
nings at 7;3o
NJ. L, CuuRou-Rev. j. \, Aleu- pastor ser
vices, same hours of Baptist Church. Prayer NEE
tuvs every Tuesday evening.
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Extra copies of the SITTER can be OBJ
tanned every week at the office Of pub
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.
MAPLE LOGS WANTED.
will pay the highest Cash prices
for good, Sound, Rock Maple Logs,
to be delivered at So. Londonderry,
or at my Mill at Pratt's Bridge.
+. NJ. WOOD,
So. Londonderry, Dec. IS.
Painting Taught.
Tapestry painting taught, stamping
for embroidery, painting, etc., done to
order and patterns to sell. Prices reas-
enable. For further information call
at the house, Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays.
MAUD SEVERANCE.
The Subscriber would call the atten
ton of hog breeders to his fine Jersey
bear as being the best stock hog in this
section.
S. D. CURTIS.
Notice. persons having unsettled
accounts with me, are requested to call
and settle the same before the first OF
FEBRUARY 1885, without fail. This means
business.
C. V. BRYANT.
S. Londonderry, Jan. s, 1885.
Cards, Cards.--50 very pretty Chro-
mos, new style, 1oc. % large, do, lOc.
~ Daisy cards, 15c, Embossed hand and
flowers covering name. IL Beauties,
Is, 20, %, 80 and S5 cents. Elaborate
ones for zoe. Given your orders and
if YOU are not satisfied send Them back
and you can have your money back.
have press for doing my own card
advertising, and have Fancy Script
Type.
l.. T. LANDMAN,
So. Londonderry, Vt.
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For Sale.

A full set of Timers Tools and
Stock lately owned by Mark II. Farms
worth, deceased. Said tools are first
class and Dearly Dew. a large Hot Of
manufactured goods, / sap heater. su-
gar pals, stoves and other goods usual
" found in tin and stove store. Said
goods will be sold at reduced prices.
Shop open each afternoon from this
date, and at other times by calling at
the house. Mrs. Abbie S. Farnswoath,
Administrative.
Londonderry, Jan. 5, 1885.
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

Trains leave, daily, Sundays excepted for Bra'tie-
boro and intermediate stations, MAIL o. % o. nj
mixed, l? 80 p, IN. Trains arrive from Bra''isooro
and intermediate stations, Mixed II 80 u, m; mail,
$40 IN,
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of Mark IL. FarnSworth.l

The uudcrsigned having been appointed BY the
Hon Probate Cour, for the District Of westmin.
lister, Commissioners to receive examine and ad,
Just all claims and demands Of all persons against
the estate Of Mark II, Farnsworth late OF London,
derry In said district, deceased and all claims exhi
oed in offset thereto, here by give notice that We
VIII meet for ths purpose aforesaid at the shop for.
merly occupied by Mark IL Farnsworth on the
second Saturday of January and tn, first Saturday
OF June next, from 10 o'clock \, NJ, until O'Clock
T. NJ each OF said days, aud that six months from
the 8, day of December 1851 Is the time limited by
said court for said creditors 10 present their claims
to US for examinations and allowance.
Dated at Londonderry, this Ia, day Of Decem.
Der, 1854,
Mrs. NJ. II. Farnsworth, Adnr.
WILLIAM +. SUTTON,
CHARLIE NJ. EAMEs { Com.
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Post Office, q, q, Smith, L, NJ. Mails close AT !
aud u.s. arrive at and 40, daily.
Chester Stage leaves is u M, arrives, IN daily
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Sarah Bernhar,lt has succeeded in
scoring a psychological success by per-
suading her phy'icai, a"d immediate
friends that size j. dyin; Il q rex ii
heart, thus prori .; e j ats.f:sh!T rl9s
she has one.
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NOTICE!

NOTICE!
All persons having town orders against the
town of Londonderry dated previous TO the
Ist. day of July A. d, 1883, Except order
No 1912 dated July 18th. 1882 are re-
quested to present the same to the Treasurer
for payment on or before the Goth. day OF
January a, ID 1885, Interest on the same
will be stopped after that date,
w. L. GIBSON, ! Selcctmen
A. +. LIVERMORE, of
H. ]. STEWART. J Londonderry.
Dec. - 1854.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Notices. under this head loc u line, each Insertion
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NOTICE

e, Is hereby gwen to the legal voters of the West
River National Bank to meet at the Banking
House OF said Bank on the Second Taesday OF
January A. D. 1855, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
to chose board of Directors for the ensuing year
Also an Agent to make any and all deeds neees
'ary To be made by order Of the Directors,
JOHN A, BUTLER, Cashier.
Jamaica, Dec. o, 1854.
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Telegraph ofiees at Depot Telephone, at Hotel
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
aaE cheap goods the a.
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3 "a q 3 q whole stock is

marked down in that way.
Money is short and we know that
people who buy wish to get their goods
way down.
WE PROPOSE TO MEET THEM.
On your holiday visits give us call.
Ladies and Gents Fancy Slippers,
Ncckwcar, Silk and Linen Handkev-
chiefs, Neck -Handhcrceiefs, Wristcrs
and everything in our line you'll find a
big assortment and
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DEATHS

In Jacksonville. Jan. ) Mrs w. C.
Rawson, aged 43.
In Peru, Jan. ), Mrs Goodell Walk
er, aged 50 years and 7 months.
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Having made arrangements to
change my business OH the first of
March / will sell my entire stoch at
very low prices, l mean what say and
say what mean. Give me a call and
you will be satisfied.
G. v. BRYANT.
So. Londonderry, Dec. %.
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Report Of the Condition

The WEST RIVER NATIONAL BANE, at JAMAICA, in
the atate of VERMONT, at the close Of business,
Dec. 20, 1884.
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