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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21
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n. j., FRIDAY. AUGUST q. 1885.

have reason to know that Samuel Blank,
.Jr., eX-member of one or two fashionable
clubs, great connoisseur of horses. good
wines and women, and so forth and SO on.
found life made up Of sterner realities
within the next year or two than he had
certainly ever before imagined. But Sam
came ont all right The fact was, there
was plenty of grit in the fellow, and this
experience brought it triumphantly to the
surface
"Old Mr.. Blank gave in after time,
as was to be expected. The old gentleman
had grown broken and feeble with griev-
ing after his dismissed black sheep.
sam had been reinstated in the paternal
favor and all its advantages some six
months when he one day sought out little
Miss Low He found her looking even
prettier than two years before. Without
any preliminaries whatever he asked her
to be his wife
'sShe looked at him moment atten-
lively. You know nothing about me. she
said
- 4 know that you saved me from becom-
ing BLACKBOARD as surely as woman ever
saved man. shall always reverence you
as the bravest, the truest-'
''She interrupted him.
And | don't know you-very well,
she said, cycling him keenly.
There was no disllusion for Sam in her
quiet little matter-of-fact way. She looked
extremely pretty at the same time. And
he had spoken the truth; it had become
the faith of his life to reverence her.
mo; and what you know is not to my
credit. But l can say | have changed
within the last two years. If I was not
sure of being a different fellow from what
was then wouldn't come to you thus
now. | don't expect you to care for me
now, you know. only want you to give
me a chance.
''And the chance was given, concluded
Bacon. Little Miss Low is now Mrs
Samuel Blank, .Jr
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21
VOL. II.
THE OLD MOWER.

In the days of my youth remember
An old mower sang me this rune:
.The aftermath of the September
Is not the sweet clover of June
And he said: ''W hatever thy station,
Whatever Thy hands may employ
BE true 10 thy best inspiration
ris thy Angel of Blessings, my boy
Then swift rung his scythe, that old farmers
And fast fell the grass to the rune;
50 'The aftermath of the September,
Is not the sweet clover of june"
The osprey's green wings drifted DER me,
ON the sun-tides, while glinting below,
The bob-o-links toppled before me,
And the wind blew the daises like snow.
All nature seemed filed with citation,
And the old farmer whistled for JOY:
s'Tis the fruit of life's young inspiration
That fills life with gladness, my boy.
And, his scythe all embedded with flowers,
lie piled up the grass TO the rune:
'ssrhe aftermath of the September,
Is not the sweet clover of June"
The gray walls with roses were glowing,
The blue lilies breathing below;
Afar were the meadow brooks flowing
Byl he mill, in the high noon aglow,
And he said, while the herons wheeled over,
And screamed in the sun in their joy.
s.,rba oi, il all .,.,,.,,,t viii, ,lo,-a,
Twas clover planted, my boy
Ana on paced the red shirted farmer,
Ana ON 1el the grass TO the rune:
"'The aftermath OF the september
Is not the sweet clover OF June
s.,ris that e,loyys with en,lcavo,
And gives to vouno nprnose its no,var.
Tho ann of the ontpp,n vii, newer
Rrno forth tbe ,.ine fruit from tho aower
Though tbe aftermath sprinsSs from tbe clover
The clover. comes not from the form.
Give tbv hand to tbv hest insnirntion
f"9 spring TIME VIII never return!
Anu on swept ,he scyth OF the iarhier'
anu on iel the grass 10 iiie rune
ne 'ltefht'h Oh the september
Is not the sweet Clover oil 'hhe'
One day. when sentemher was l,nrning
| met the old farmer, AGAIN.
The thin s,yafbes of The AFTERMATH turuino
Where once tbe tbicl, clover had lain
And gone were the roses and lilies
one lone robin swuno in tbe free.
ar Is Glover, that coo,es from, tn. ,lovar
But the i,..t cut y,,s doubie Won 500
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21
ORIGINATING AND PLAsTEKING.

N =.
Gated in Woodstown, and are prepared To exc
cute orders for brickaying plastering ana al
kinds of mason work, by contract or by the
ds,V nj reasonable rates. Residence. Ncwtown,
Ri door south ot Railroad. East side.
dan, SUOUGH AZ BRO.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

Ladies' Balbriggan hose, extra length,
regular made no seams, 20 cts. Same
goods, silk clicked, double heels, 25c. All
sizes, all colors i'll children's ribbed hose,
e to 81 10 cts pair. L. B. Humphreys
q Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

1880 yards calico, simpsons best goods,
warranted fast colors, at Sc. yard. All
the new spring styles just received and
opened at Humphreys.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

Turkey red table damask, sixty inches
wide, made by the l,enirew Mills and war
ranted never to fade This is strong talk.
but they say 50 and we believe them.
Eight new patterns just opened at hum
pbrQV =.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

We have a good hook lace shoe for men
at 81 50, and the same in youths at sl.23
These are fine goods and will do honest
wear. We also have nice grain button
shoe for ladies at ST %, the best we ever
had al the price. L. b. Humphreys " Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

New stock of mems light weight merino
shirts and drawers, just the thing to put
on in place of winter weights, at Hum
phreyS.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

Children's button shoes at soc. to sl.00
The real genuine solar tips at sl.00 per
pair. Il. Il. Humphreys Il Co,
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21
ONE GOOD DINNER ANYWAY.

A South Second street mother took her
little boy W it'll her when she went for a
days visit to a lady friend. At dinner
Jimmy passed his plate for the third time,
and mother severely remarked;
Now, see here, Jimmy, | cannot allow
you to gorge yourself in this way. Mercy
on us, Mrs will think you perfect pig.
You never eat this way at home. -
Good reason why"
"What do you mean, sir?
Don't have any dinners like this one at
our home
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21


Godey's Lady's Book for September is a
number full of notable attractions The
frontispiece this month is entitled THE Dryad
and the Nightingale" This plate is another
successful adoption of the new style ofengray
ing for which Godeys Lady's Book is fast
gaining reputation. The fashion cuts and
fancy work designs are admirable. Among
other striking features of the Septem-
Der book, is the centre piece of the new cover
a movable design which is changed from
month to month The literature of this issue
embraces a powerful story by Amelia b. Ed
wards entitled "The Foul-Fifteen Express.
The translation of French serial "Thc Yoke of
Honor is carried forward to an interesting
crisis, and new illustrated paper on Roses
fills the department of feminine occupations.
Edith Robinson. has quiet but witty sketch
called "Michael Angelo and - ana Julia Scott
contributes 'rhe Exies Daughter" The
quality of the stories i'll Godey's is certainly
improving. The publisher announces the
speedy forthcoming of "A new serial by Helen
Mathers, the title of which is Glove Lies A
Bleeding This story promises to do much
towards enhancing the attractions of the
Lady's Book during the midwinter The cost
of the magazine by the year is the nominal
sum of two (s2) dollars, and such an amount
cannot be expended to better advantage than
In a subscription. We send The MONITOR with
il for one year for $3.50
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

Our stock of Canton floor mattings, at
Ice. tSc.. zoe and Zoe, are better in quail
ity Than we ever sold before. We bought
them direct of an importer at his closing
out sale and our tariff of charges will be
found much lower than elsewhere, either
in city or country. Come and see them.
Il. b. Humphreys y Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

Boys percae shirts with collars at 40
cts. Bows cheviot shirts with collars at 10
cts. All kinds mems shirts at Hum
phreyS.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

Short lengths of neat plaid wooden cassi-
mere. at 25 cts. per yard, worth 30 cts,
inst the thing for chidren's suits. +. b.
Humphreys & Go. u
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

The september number of Demorest's Illus
trated Monthly Magazine is decidedly one of
the best we have had. The story "Bryanstone
and Wife, by Philip Bourlle Marston, is a cap
ital one, and "Orders of Knighthood," an illus
trated article, "a Happy Island,i "The Story
of Ludwig Spohl, "a Maid of Honor of the
Last Century, and Gan old Italian City, are
well worth reading. The various departments
are carefully filed, and contain much that is
useful in the household. The frontspiece is a
fine oil picture, called "Good-Bye.',
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

Ladies dressed kid button shoes, the new
style toe, stylish and durable, $500 pair
L. B. Humphreys u Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

we have received copy OF Walter a. Per
rvs new song and chorus entitled .'Gone,
Brave one, Gone; Mr.. Perry Is the composer
of the well-known pieces entitled sWhere
have The old folks gone" and 'tBy-Gone Days
Recalled and his latest production, which is
very appropriate in this hour of mourning for
the dead hero, Grant bids fair TO become very
popular. Price 10 cents. Address all orders to
Perry & Noble, Pc. Box a0j, New Bedford
Mass.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21

To keep coors from running in washing
black prints, put teaspoonful of black
pepper in the first water.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-08-21
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secure you subscription TO any paper or
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than the regular rate, and you will do well to
LET us know if you are contemplating sub
scription to any publication.
THE MONITOR, Woodstown, n. j.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-02
MOUTHFNELD.

Mrs Dexter Higgins from Afford came to her sisters, Mrs Scoville's, last week to remain awhile.
 William B. Gibson < Son are having barrels made at Union City, Conn.
 Mrs Hermon I. Horton is at her fathers, l.. D. Horton's, sick with ma larial fever, and under the treatment of Dr s. Pease who knows how to treat such difficulties. She is improving. Mrs Hiram Hotchkiss is also sick with the same complaint, and under the treatment of Dr Sanders who has lately moved to New Marlboro and has taken the place of Dr Robins now in Great Burlington.
 The big snow storm of last week filled many roads east of us so that travellers had to turn into the lots and zig gag about to reach their destination.
 Barber, Cook & Go. enter on the 8 hour time this week.
 I. R. Baldwin is expected home be- fore this goes to press.
 A. J. Cook seems to have boiled over and the contents sloped into an ant heap, but 'tis better with him than it was.
 Cannot some one get up lecture on women's rights, civil rights, lazy men s or boys rights The most needed sub jects should not be left out when Chau- tauqua lectures are the topic of the times.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-02
' BIDDING AT CANAAN.
Raa rnes-CurtiSs.

The wedding of Willie l.. Barnes and Miss Mamie Curtiss was celebrated at the residence of the brides parents in Canaan, last Thursday, Thanksglv- ing, at 2 o'clock, p. m., Rev E. F. Barlow officiating.
 Only the relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties were invited A supreb dinner was provided and the happy couple were launched on the sea matrimony under suspicious circum- stances. Friday evening they were given a reception at the residence of the bridegroom's parents, MT and Mrs E. H. Barnes. A large company were present and the occasion was very en- joyahle one. Refreshments were pro- vided with an uusparing hand, enough to fill great many Barnes. Saturday morning, the bride and eroolh departed on their bridal tour They will visit friends in Bridgeport and other places and are expected home Saturday or early next week.
 Glass tea set, Mir and Mrs H. G. Cur tiss; set silver knives and forks, Mir and Mrs c. H. Futile; hanging lamp, 52 yards muslin, MT and Mrs E. II. Barnes; set silver spoons, Mir and Mrs s. w. Barnes; stand spread, Miss Lima Cur tiss; table spread, Allie Barnes and Sa- die Curtis; counterpane, Mir and Mrs William Woodbeck; wash bowl, pitcher and towel, Mir and Mrs Julius Frein; majollca plate, Master Harry Barnes; willow rocker, Mir and Mrs H. c. Barnes; counterpane, Mrs Sarah Barnes and daughters; blue glass tea set, Mrs Thomas Davis and daughters; silver pickle dish, MT and Mrs S. G. Rider; parlor lamp; Mir and Mrs Jacob Smith; hanging lamp, Mir Frank Root; coun- terpane, Mir and Mrs H. N. Adams and family; two silver napkin rings, Irving and Mary Barnes; glass tea set, Miss Lillie Smith; parlor lamp, Joe Davis and Frank Curtiss; $2 in silver, MT and Mrs William Waller; clock, MT and Mrs Louis Wolfe; pair flannel blankets, Mir and Mrs o. W. Camp; toilet set, Mrs 0. R. Camp; pair vases, Mrs J. M. Root; two China tea cups and saucers, Mrs Cudney; butter knife, Mrs B. H. Barnes; hand lamp, Mrs H. G. Curtiss.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-02
N ENT IT,

Though the snow that fell last week soon melte away along the valley some of it still remains among the hills. The inhabitants of Skiff mountain and Kent mountain can even now tell of drifts that are hard to travel through.
 Rev T. F. Burnham of Amenia, N. Y, preached at the Congregational church, last Sunday morning.
 Rev E. s. Porter will preach at Mace donia. Wednesday evening, Decem Der 9. Weekly prayer meetings are held there, also at North Kent and in the vicinity of South Kent, all of which are we'll at tended
 The young ladies of the mission circle are preparing for fair to take place some time before the holidays.
 MT Caldwell and family from Brook. lyn, who have boarded at the Elmore house for several months past, left town on Friday last
 It is said that the members of St Luke's lodge are to give their annual supper and ball very soon.
 There are quite a number of visitors in town just at this time Many of them came 70 spend Thanksgiving with friends and join the family circle around the annual feast In accordance with the usual custom the churches were opened for service on that day. Rev E. 5. Porter gave a most excellent dis course touching strongly upon social ism. St Andrews church was tastefully decorated with sheaves of wheat and other grain, fruit md vegetables. An appropriate address was given by the rector, Rev A. Richey. There was a very good attendance.
 Your Salisbury correspondent speaks of young lady who would like more news sent from that place. We hear like expressions occasionally. The question is, how can we tell mt ch news when we hear but little Sometimes there are items-fresh, new, startling that are quite readable, then perhaps weeks will pass when nothing of interest occurs, especially in a small quiet vil- lage like Kent. You ask neighbor: "What's the news?" the reply will be: "There is no news; this is stupid place-nothing going on" Then when the weekly paper arrives, if there is not at least half column of real interesting items from their own town they will wonder "what ails that correspondent anyway!" And yet the very same per sons would not be accommodating enough to get into fight, nor let pait of horses run away with them, nor get married, nor anything to help make our items for the paper. Y.Y.z.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-02
MEAT GMmNMAHM

Mir James H. Cole spent Thanksgiving with friends in Hudson, N. Y.
 Mrs Thomas Wilson of Long Hill is visiting friends in this village.
 Misses Louisa Fritz and Katie Cook spent the last week in Hartford.
 Mrs T. $. Gold is away on an extend- ct visit to different parts of the state.
 Willie Butler succeeds Frank Wood at Cochrane Brothers store, as counter jumper
 Mrs J. Blake and family of South Norwalk gave thanks at H. c. Hart's.
 Judson H. Adams of Danbury came under the paternal roof Thanksgiving, bringing his blooming bride, where d warm reception of many friends awaited him, who extended congratulations and all sorts of good wishes. He has return cd to Danbury, where he accepts po- sition as engineer ill the new factory of Green and Brother.
 Mir and Mrs Noah Rogers of Bridge port ate turkey at the Rogers farm tireside.
 Miss Lizzie Ives of North Cornwall is attending the winter term at boarding school in Poughkeepsie.
 Miss Bessie Ocain was home Thanks giving from Amenia seminary. She is becoming quite proficient in the art of painting.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-02
STORM KING BRIDGE.

A ss.OOO.OOO Mortgage Filed by the
 Proposed Connecting Railroad.
 On November 19 William V. Smith, chief engineer, filed in the office of the county clerk at Goshen, N. Y, mort gage for S6, ,000, 900, signed by Chauncey Vibbard, president of the New England and South Western railroad, to the Central Trust company of New York. The mortgage covers the line from the Erie connecting to Brewsters, 26 miles, including the projected bridge over the Hudson at Storm King. The Phoenix bridge company has the contract to build the bridge. Four prominent rail road men will become directors. The bonds have been taken, and syndicate is now being formed.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-02
HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL

South Canaan last week Tuesday ey- cning was quite an interesting enter tainment. The exercises by the chil- dren, many of whom we are not &C., auaiuted with and therefore cannot mention by pame, were carried out re- narSahly we'll considering the short time they hat fur practice. The infant class, " which, by the way should be wre.led ont of some of it's 10 year olds, ] v.ry gracefully made their little bows and sung or recited as occasion required.
 The pun Dkil ana corustalk parade was unid le f1tture. Grandfather Time and his interesting family, consist ,g in this instance of his daughter, s ,mmer, and granddaughters, March, A ,,ri, May, June, July and August had a little var of words in which the ladies came off yictors of course, and the old fellow retaliated by putting them all to sleep while he stood guard, ready we suppose to awaken them after winter had passed by. But winter failed to put in an appearance. Probably as the night was stormy he concluded not to venture out.
 Will Willard acted the part of a drunkard with success, and Robert Pendleton made the old church echo and re-echo with eloquence. such as it has not hearl for many year, as he spoke his little piece. The sale of fruit banks closed the entertainment. Receipt, S37 .O8, to be used to purchase Sunday School library books.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-02
FALLS VILLAGE.

The ladies of the Methodist Episco- pal church are preparing for a holiday bazaar to be held about the 23rd of December. Further notice will be given next week.
 MT Capron has gone to New York to buy goods for the holiday trade, and when they come look out for fine dis play. Mir c. knows the wants of, and how to suit the tastes of his numerous patrons.
 By request and out of courtesey to the correspondent who wrote last week, we wish to correct an error unintention- ally made, which was that the aid soci- ety which met at Miss Harriet Hosfords lately, was union society. This is not the case. Although many from the other society attended and were wei comed, 1t was not "unlou affair."" but was for the benefit of the Methodist so- ciety, which was quite successful, finan- cially speaking.
 "walk and fly" part of the turkeys re- mains rallied off at P. Hicks the Tuesday night before Thanksgiving.
 A few from this way attended the auction at Harry Sedgwick's at Cornwall Hollow, Friday afternoon.
 We have one weather prophet in this town who is bound to make mark. He figures out the causes of the cold wave and storm last week as the direct result of the election in New York state, where instead of putting forth greater efforts, (Evarts) they ran an iceberg" for gov ernor, and as the experiment in coming into the warmer air generated by so exciting contest, sailed on in sight of the capitol, and without casting an chor it dove-in-port (Davenport) and the wild hopes and delusions in the ex- pertinent of the mighty structure were parted asunder and lost to sight behind the towering hill, and have been scat tered to the four winds, and see the eff fleets in the "cold wave" of disappoint- ment.
 The post-office is draped in mourning out of respect to the late Yice-Pres- ldent Hendricks.
Connecticut western news., 1885-12-02
CNLERROaRK.

Fourteen inches of snow fell here dur ing the storm of last week, and the ravel is about equally divided between wagons and sleighs.
 Miss Sophia Rockwell has gone to Washington, D. O., to tspend the winter
 Miss Chloe Bass will spend the winter, as usual, in the family of her Nephew Mir R. E. Holmes of Winsted.
 Mir Howard Smith commences a term of singing school in Winsted, on Tues day evening of this week. He now has q school for every evening in the week, excepting Sunday.
 Mrs A. A. Gallup, formerly of this town, died at her home in Pennsylvania last Tuesday night.
 Mir Hiram A. Smith will teach the winter term of school in the southwest district, commencing this week Monday.
 The fair, held at the basement of the Congregational church last Friday even- ing under the auspices of the Ladies Industrial society was a success and netted the society over thirty dollars.
 Rev Mir Hatch of Hartford preached to us last sunday, in exchange.