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, 1886-07-18
The Fat from sheep,s Wool.

1t is altogether probable that the fatty
substance obtained from the wool of
sheep-which has heretofore been treated
pc : -aste matter, costly to get rid of,
and not worth preserving-will take rank
among the valuable staples of produc-
ton. In a paper read by DIR. Thomas G.
Morton before the College of Physicians
of Philadelphia in April, he called atten-
ton to the value of this substance to the
medical fraternity, on account of its re-
markable compliance to capillary action,
developed when applied o.the human
skin. 1t is so easily and rapidly absorbed
that it becomes a most convenient ve-
hicle for the introduction into the sys-
tenn of other incorporated substances.
Being innocuous in itself it is an excel
lent base in the preparation Of all oint-
ments and unguents intended for the e
ternal relief of isease.-Chicago Times.
, 1886-07-18

l was conversing with a local physi-
clan, of no mean scientific standing and
attainment, on the subject of anesthesia,
and he told mo that it was a curious
fact, not generally understood, hat an
accelerated circulation of the blood,
however produced, would cause a pro-
portional insensibility to pain. This ac-
celebration, he said, might be produced
by taking nitrous oxide, called laughing
gas, or by running violently up a flight
of stairs, or by simply breathing rapidly.
1t instantly occurred to me that this
was an explanation of several phenomena
in this line. Every one who has received
a wound in battle, or who has been
pounded and scratched in a fist-fght,
knows how that he was at first wholly
or partly insensible to these injuries.
This insensibility is usually attributed,
and properly enough, to excitement"
but it is not generally known that ex-
element produces it by means of a
quickened circulation. Cor. Chicago
Journal.
, 1886-07-18

Prof. x, An excellent educator and
profound student, who does not spurn a
reasonable share of homely household
duties that falls to the lot of every head
of a New Eegland family of moderate
circumstances, was in his den deeply ab-
sorbed in the contemplation of an alb
truse subject, when his wife opened the
door and called softly to him:
MY dear, could you help us in our
housekeeping by beating just three
rugs that you'll find out under the south
window of the parlor? II you will,
please take them out into the back yard
and beat them and hang them on tho
line, and I'll be so much obliged"
The professor arose. seized his most
serviceable walking-stick, and went out
into the yard, still deeply absorbed in the
learned meditations that had occupied
him in the house. He took one of the
three rugs from under the parlor win
dow; transferred it to the back yard,
beat it long and manfully. and hung it
IN the line. When he came back for
another rug he was still too much abb
sorbed to notice that there were still
three rugs under the window, and when
he had beaten another and had hung
that out and had come back again, and
there were still three rugs under the
window, his meditations never switched
off from the subject of their concentra-
ton to the regular and mysterious re-
newal of the third rug.
And so he kept on beating those three
rugs and meditating until the morning
grew to midday and the professor began
to grow hungry; and when the yearn-
ings of appetite actually brought his
contemplation down to sublumary things,
it occurred to him to look at the clothes
line, and there he counted no less than
sixteen rugs, all beautifully beaten
Boston Record.
, 1886-07-18

imagination run away with me. But he
acknowledged to having had a troubled
dream in which 1 called IN him for help;
though he always declares he can not re-
member anything more about it.
Inever look at the RIBS of Death"
without a shudder and a sigh for poor
Edam's terribl, death. and nothing will
persuade me that l was not saved from
sharing his fate by supernatural assist
ance. But do not insist upon it with
Willie, for he does not like me to talk
about it. He wants my life to be sunny,
and full of hope and joy and love, and
does his best to make it so, now that 1
am his wife.-Lillias Wassermann in
Belgrayia.
, 1886-07-18

A Philadelphia physician says that a
great deal of what passes for heart dis
ease is only mild dyspepsia, that nervous
ness commonly is bad temper. and that
two-thirds of so-called malaria is nothing
but laziness. Imagination, he says, is
responsible for a multitude of ills, and he
gives as an instance the case of a clergy
man who after preaching a sermon would
take a ~teaspoomful of sweetehed water,
and doze off like q babe, under the i'm
preston hat it was q bona fide sedative.
Scientific American.
, 1886-07-18

Mr.. 4. w. Atkins, Girard, Kas
writes: II never hesitate to recommend
your Electric Bitters TO my customers,
they give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bittcrs are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaints.
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels.
No family ran afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars in doc
tors bills every year. Sold at fifty cents
a bottle by w. N. Hunt
, 1886-07-18

Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup company, San Francisco, Cal,
is nature own true laxative. This pleas
ant California liauid fruit remedy may be
had Of w. N. Hunt. Large bottles at
so cents or one dollar. 1t is the most
pleasant, prompt and effective remedy
known to cleanse the system; to act on
the liver, kidneys and bowels gently yet
thoroughly; to dispel headaches. colds and
@fevers; to cure constipation, indigestion
and kindred ills.
, 1886-07-18

and what the small sum of twenty five
will do if properly invested. Ask
any person the question, what is the dear
est and most precious thing to you, and
the answer is most universally the same
life and health. Where, then, is twenty
Eve cents or any other sun more powerful
or valuable to you, than in saving life.
That is the precise cost of n bottle OF
Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and Diar
rhea Remedy, the great life saver. It is
made for bowel complaints and nothing
else. and is pleasant to take and certain to
cure. Sold by w. N. Hunt.
, 1886-07-18

In 1928 the rates of postage were, for
a single letter of one piece of paper, for
any distance not exceeding thirty miles,
@ cents; over thirty miles and not ex-
ceeding eighty miles, 10 cents; over
eighty miles and not exceeding 100 miles,
~ 1-2 cents; $50 and not exceeding 400
miles, 1S "a cents; over 400 miles, 20
cents. Letters composed of two pieces
Of paper were charged double those
rates; three pieces were charged triple
rates; and more than three pieces, quad
ripple postage.-The Argonaut.
, 1886-07-18

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rhcum, fever,
sores, tettcr. chapped hands. chilblains,
corns and all skin oruptions. and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, OF
money refunded. Price rs cents per box.
For sale by W. N. Hunt.
, 1886-07-18
Advice TO others.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teetbing. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums. al
lays the pain, cures wind collie and is the
best n me " for diarrh@a. Twenty-Five
cents a bottle.
, 1886-07-18

The United States have nearly tire e
times us many doctors as England, and
nearly four times as many as France in
proportion to the population Chicago
Journa..
, 1886-07-18

To the taste, more acceptable to the stom-
ach, and moro truly beneficial in its action.
the famous California liquid fruit remedy.
Syrup Of Figs, is rapidly superseding all
others. Try it. Large bottles for sale by
w. N. Hunt, 1919 Eddy street.
, 1886-07-18
100 Doses

Ono Dollar. Hoods sarsaparilla Is the only
medicine OF which this can be truly said
and Il is an unanswerable argument as to
the strength and positive economy OF this
great medicine. Hoods Sarsaparina Is made
Of roots, herbs, barks, etc.. long and favorably
known for their power in purifying the blood
and in combination. proportion, and process,
Hoods Sarsaparilla Is peculiar to Itself.
For me and comfort we use Hoods
Sarsaparilla." Mrs. C. BREWSTER, Buffalo.
Hoods ~Sarsaparilla takes less time and
quantity to show Its eject than any other
preparation I ever heard Of. 1 would not be
without 1t in the house." Mrs. c. A. NJ.
HUBBARD, North Chill. N. Y. 100 Doses
, 1886-07-18

Every day adds to the great amount Of
evidence as to the curative powers of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Letters are con
%tinually being received from all sections of
the country, telling of benefits derived
from this great medicine. 1t is I'M
equalled for general debility, and as a
blood purifier. expelling every trace of
scrofula or other impurity. Now is the
time to take it. Made by C. |. Hood Il
Co., Lowell, Mass. Sold by all druggists.
, 1886-07-18

A st. Louis newspaper claims to have
printed n history of the last man who
was killed in the war of the rebellion.
, 1886-07-18

There are 5000 journals published in
Asia, of which no fewer than 1000 APP
pear in Japan.
, 1886-07-18

A Methodist missionary has been ap-
pointed chief physician of the Chinese
army.
, 1886-07-18

FREE Thousands 2, cases Of
prostitution, result OF irdiscretion, excuses 70
ANY. other cau-e. cured by N~rvttr, strong
TO send a trial pack age on receipt Of IL ceuts for
postage, etc. Dir A.G. OLrs. Rox 2f2, Chicago
, 1886-07-18
Warranty deeds at tie l eader Office.

Neat assortment Of visiting cards at the
Leader Office.
, 1886-07-18

" NO\\ would enjoy your dinner
, s)oN and arc prevented by Dys-
They are n positive cure for Dyspepsia. In
digestion. F~latulency and Constipation
We guarantee them. 20 and 90 cents.
Pcarse 4 McGill, Druggists.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1886-10-05

nIsFIGURING HUMORs, Humiliating Erup-
~ tons, Itching and Burning Skin Tortures,
Loathsome Sores, and every species of Itching,
scaly, Pimply, Inherited, Serofulous, and Syphi-
ftic Diseases of the Blood Skin, and Scalp, with
Loss Of hair, from infancy old age, cured by
CUTICURA REsoLvEET, the new Blood Purifier,
internally, and CUTIcURA and CUTIcURA SOAR, the
great Skin Cures and Beautifers, externally.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1886-10-05
A Useful Attendant.


Berry Wall may be the King of the
Dudes, but the Emperor of that fraternity
is certainly a Boston exquisite. This hot
house flower of modern "sassiety'' is fol
lowed everywhere by solemn footman
who has never been known to open his
lips. The other day an acquaintance of
the Bostonian met him on Market street
and said: BY the way, my dear boy, what
on earth doyou keep that servant tagging
after you for? He doesn't seem to be of
any use" 'You are very aw- much
mistaken, old chappie," drawled the dude
"I-aw-couldn't get along without him
couldn't, really" and he took out his
cigarette case "Lightr' The man stepped
up and unbuttoned his coat. ''Doncher
notice his vest, dear chappie," said the
lulu, Its made of sand-paper. I use
him to scratch matches on"
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1886-10-05

Itching and Burning Skin Diseases,
Bakers, Barbers', Grocers', Washerwoman's Itch,
itching Piles, and Delicate limitations peculiar
to both sexes, instantly relieved by warm bath
with CUTIcURA SOAP and single application Of
CUTIcURA, the great Skin Cure This repeated
daily, with three doses of CUTIcUaA REsoLvEST,
viii speedily cure Itching Diseases of the Skin and
Scalp, when all other means absolutely fail.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1886-10-05
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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1886-10-05

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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-11-25
w E S t o NJ.
Cousin NELL.

John 7. Bryant of Erie Pa, formerly
of this place, was in town for few
days the past week.
IL. w. Lawton had the misfortune
to lose one of the horses out Of his
handsome span the other day, the spau
ran away one of them broke one of its
legs.
The library association have just add
cd over so vols. to the library, anyone
may obtain the reading of these books
by paying life membership fee of 81
to the Sec, Mr.. II. II. Howe.
S. p. Fem and son have sold their
residence to an unknown party, but is
rumOred that it is to former resident
of this place.
Eddie Pease has gone TO Boston to
work. Edward Wilder is making
prepations to 60 soon to fill a position
he has obtained there.
Inc pastors OF the Cong. and M. E..
churches exchanged pulpits last Sum
day.
Owners on the stream have been
making needed repairs on the reserve ir
the past week and it is now considere d
safe, the recent rain has nearly filled it.
Will Carey has moved to Peru, hav-
ing bought an Interest in mill at that
place.
II. Il. Richardson clerk for Sprague
and Richardson, took trip to Kcene
N. H., last week to attend the wedding
anniversary of his aunt.
The liberty pole in front of S. P.
Fem Il sons store blew down last Fri
day striking the building, bnt fortune
ately doing no damage except to the
common fence.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-11-25
THE BIGGEST ONE YET.

H. W. Smith, near North Windham
post-office, has just killed pig mos
and 4 days old that dressed 3O3 ga lbs.
We are pleased to see Mr.. Charlie E.
Abbott among us, again. Mr.. Abbott,
who is a SON of Lucius Abbott left here
some IL years ago, when young man
and took up his residence in New York
city, where he continues to reside.
Van Doom Il Morris will have a
new advertisement next week-Christ-
mas Goods. W. c. Lampson of Fac
tory Point will also come in smiling and
new next week.
We notice a number of our well
dressed ladies wearing handsome
wraps from Pollard's, at Chester.
1st Lady. "Why! Where in the
world did you get that handsome
wrap"
I'd Lady. cat Pollard's, in Chester.
Didn't you see his advertisement in the
SIFTER?"
lst Lady. sob dear, what a fool |
was, sent to Brattleboro and mine
isn't half as pretty as yours!"
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Wight went
down to Brattleboro, Monday, to spend
thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs.
HUBBARD.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-11-25

Clifford Rider is selling of his stock,
will close his house and intends to
spend the winter abroad.
Charles Eames is home from his can
wasting tour and reports business in his
line very dull this fall.
We are indebted to our friend, Allie
q. Gibson, for Il pleasant report Of his
recent excursion trip to Boston and a
fine description of some of the many
places of interest which he visited; a.
mong others the Natural History
rooms, Art Gallery, and Museums, in
one of which, he saw young lad l6
years old, who weighed but eight lbs.
His exhibition stage was table where
he had ample room to show himself off
to the delighted audience.
Farmers and others in this vicinity
have been very busy for the past few
days dressing their poultry for the pur-
pose of sending ii to market for
Thanksgiving.
The weather is fine as possible to-
day, Monday, Nov. 22nd. How de-
lightful it seems to see the delightful
sunshine once more after the long
dreary storms and dull cloudy weather
of the past three weeks. That Thanks
giving day may be as pleasant, and
every one, far and near, be blessed
with nice dinner and kind greetings
from dear friends, is the sincere wish of
Cousin NEIL.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-11-25
TOWNSHEND.

The insurance agents last week, adj
justcd the loss of Phillips Bros. on
store goods allowing them, S2750;--
and that of Mr.. Charles A. Cutler on
house and furniture Sl100.
Mr.. Boutelle has bought the Carpen-
ter house for his mother, Mrs. Wilkin-
son, who was recently burnt out.
Prof. and Mrs. II. B. Lawrence
have returned from their short but
pleasant visit in Boston, bringing with
them 40 new books for the Seminary
library, purchased with the net pro-
ceeds of the late Exhibition. This
choice selection and valuable addition
to the library will be appreciated by
the students during the long winter eve
nings.
Most of the students in attendance
last term, will return for the winter
term which commences next Tuesday,
November 30th, and quite number of
new students also are coming in.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-11-25
NEWFANE.

Rev. VIM. Marble was prevented,
by Illness, last Sunday from preaching
his proposed discourse on "Integrity
of character" A sermon was read to
the congregation by Mr.. Grout. ii
Mrs. II. Rice had an attack of faint
ness in church last Sunday. Similar to
other occasional illnesses.
Messrs. Dewitt, George and Danl.
Fisher, with members of their families
spent part of last week in town to cele-
brate the Goth birthday of their mother,
Mrs. Laurinda X. Fisher, whose bodi.
ly health has been exceptionally good
for her age.
Frank Fish spent last Saturday and
Sunday at Saxtons River, renewing
Vermont Academy acquaintance, and
ne had, great expectation of enjoying
impersonations of the characters in Da.
yid Copperfield by gentleman of con.
siderable work in that line.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-11-25
ANDOyER.

Miss Carrie M. Felt returned home
last Saturday from her second term OF
school in district number IA, Spring.
field. A few evenings before The
close of school her scholars, with theil
parents, made her u surprise visit, il
being her birthday, bringing with them
a nice easy chair, handbag, pin cushion
and other useful things, as token of
their good viii and respect.
Adelbcrt Chamberlin is laid up with
an abscess on his leg, caused by fall.
Abner Felt has been quite sick for
the past few days, but is now on the
gain.
Mr.. Thompson, wife and son of
Rockingham spent Saturday and Sun
day at her uncle's, f. A. Ways.
l.. f. Benson is having good luck
trapping, having caught foxes, 8 coon
and 20 skunks.
Ella Felt commenced school in the
Barton district, ludlow, Monday the
18th.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-11-25
A CARD OLE THANKS.

We wish through our local paper Il
return our heartfelt thanks to Mrs
Bradley Howe, Mrs. John Stuart ant
Mrs. G.. II. Griswold who so kindly
assisted us during sickness, death anf
burial of our dear son and brother
Henry Il. Clayton; also to the "Band
of Hope" in Weston, of which he was
member, for the beautiful boquct OF
flowers sent by them.
Moses N. Clayton,
Lucy ID. Clayton,
Eva NJ. Buffum.
The school in district No. 8, closed a
pleasant term Nov. 10th. Names of
scholars having no absent marks, Ber-
tina M. Thompson, May T.. Robinson,
Herbert J. Ramsdell, Leon w. Cole
man, and Curtis q. Robinson. Ina
and Johnnie Nc. Allister did not attend
the first week, after that they had no
marks. Harry II. Wood was absent
only one day. Earl Thompson three
days on account of sickness. Roy and
Ida Burbee had no marks while living
in the district. There were no tardy
marks. In the oral and written exami-
nation the average per cent was as fol-
lows: Bertha Thompson, SO l-2; IA
tie Wood, 80; Anna Hoy, 81; May
Robinson 90; Ina Nc .Allister, 90;
Herbert Ramsdcll, "a l-2; Leon Cole
man, 9S; Merritt Griswold, 90; Harry
Wood, 81 l-2; Eugene Hart, "a l-2;
Curtis Robinson, 9S 1-2; Johnnie Nc.
Allister, 95. Winter term begins Nov.
10Th.
Jennie A. Thomson, teacher.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-11-25
LONDONDERRY.

l.. p. Reynolds is OH the sick list.
Harrison Abbott is still confined to
his bed and improves very slowly, if at
all.
Mr.. Il Mrs. Elbridge Eames are Wis
iting their daughter, Mrs. Homer Dnd-
ley at So. Londonderry.
Parker's Orchestra will play for the
Thanksgiving dance at Knights hall
Thursday eve, Nov. 25th.
1t is expected that DR.. Il Mrs. l.. S.
Arnold will return from Montpelier
Tuesday Nov. Esd.
The friends of Mrs. Peter Atwood
of Boston, formerly of this place, will
be sorry to know that she is very sick
with nervous prostration.
Those who intend joining the Lon
donderry Library Association for the
coming year should do SO without de-
lay, as the year has already commenced.
1t is hoped that the Association will
soon have funds sufficient to purchase
fifty new books. What better gift, for
the small sum of fifty cents, could a
parent present to their family than a
years reading of the Library books,
for no one can fail of finding plenty of
instruction and amusement therein.
The Librarian, Mrs. Mary l.. Bigelow,
is ever willing and glad to show the
books to any ore, who takes an inter-
est in the Library, and she does her
best to accommodate all, who take out
books.
CHOOSE hunting in New Brunswick
was read with much interest by the
authors friends in this vicinity.
Corydon Waite returned from Rut.
land last Friday. We are glad to say
that his son, Barnet NJ, is now consid-
cred out of danger, and his physician
says, if nothing new takes place he will
probably recover.
The rain storm of Thursday Nov. lS
was terrific while it lasted, which witt
the melting snow caused a sudden ris'
of water at this place, which was SC
high that the Chester stage was obiigct
to go ronnd through the middle of thu
town in order to reach the post-office a
this place Thursday evening.
P. r. Holt is having the south sid'
of his house shingled and dormer pu
In the roof.