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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-08-05

Many thanks for the delicious Ice
cream and cake with which we were
kindly remembered. We understand
that Miss Lulu Sutton made the Ice
cream, and truly, we never tasted any
that was nicer, We judge that Miss
Sutton would certainly take the first
premium,
Mr.. & Mrs. Elmer Brooks, their
father and two youngest children, will
start ON q visit to Hancock, N. H.
Wednesday, Aug. lth.
Heavy thunder showers, which con-
tinued nearly four hours, visited this
locality last Sunday evening,
Egbcrt Garfield has been badly aiilict-
cd with rheumatism for some time.
a COURAGEOUS WOMAN.
Mrs. Henry Dodge was awakened,
one night recently, by an unusual dis
turbance among the fowls in her hen
house or yard-she has large number
of hens and chickeus-md thinking
that mischief of some sort was going
on, started Immediately to investigate.
The moon was shining bright, and ON
arriving where she had view of the
interior of the hen-house or yard, she
saw four footed thief, who already
had caught one of the hens, doubtless
intending it for an early breakfast.
The thief was dressed in black and
white coat and his odor was not exact
ly like roses or pond lilies; however,
Mrs. Dodge was not going to allow
him to take her hen for his breakfast,
and though she had no weapon of de-
Tense, she bravely advanced to the re-
lief of the poor biddy. Mrs. Dodge
certainly labored under great difficult
ties, for the only way that she could
reach the thief was by an aperture so
small that she was obliged to crawl
through, which she did, and caught the
murderer by his caudal appendage,
thrcshing and kicking him till life was
extinct.
VIM. Stoodly recently saw wild
animal which he says was wildcat,
near the bank of the river on Chandler
Eddy's farm.
We are indebted to Mrs. Geo. Ho-
bart for fine assortment of hollyhocks,
"a i'll number of the most beautiful
colors, imaginable. There are double
scmi-double and single, and they make
the most elegant display that we have
seen for long time.
Many thanks to that little "cousin,
at Wardsboro, for her pretty compli-
ment. Cousin NELL.
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WEST TOWNSHEND.

Miss Hortense Sanderson is visiting
in Tiverton, r. |.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. B. Pomeroy are
visiting in Keene and Swanzey, N. II.
John Allen and Willie Dompier are
quite i'll with typhoid fever, but impro-
wing. There are no other cases.
S. E. Williams has bought out the
stock OF goods and rented the store and
tenement of the late G. P. Barrett.
The post-ollice is to be moved to the
store, which will be more convenient
for the public. Mrs. Barrett is to move
into the Williams house. e. A. Holmes
is TO carry on the fish business in place
of Mr.. Williams, making weekly trips
to Brattleboro, as usual. We wish them
both success.
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WARDSBORO.

Late arrivals are Mary Morse and
Miss l.. Benson from Athol, Mass;
Orion Barber from Arlington at E. d..
Barbcr's; Henry Cobb from Vernon
has been home for visit; Mr.. & Mrs.
Mary Liethe, Mr.. Il Mrs. Mack from
Washington, ID. c. at DR.. Bliss; Dorr
Plimpton from Boston at II. Brig
hams.
Olive Flanery has gone to Weston to
visit relatives and friends,
Geo. Hodgekins, we are glad to say
is much better, being able to walk out,
his neighbors greet his advent among
them with pleasure.
Mrs. A. L. Howard took birds eye
view or Pansy Cottage, last Sunday,
but the Editor was invisible.
Mrs. Myron Shine is lover of flow
ers, she has fuchsia of the Grand
Cross variety, that is ching of beau.
ty," having now over $50 blossoms, %
varieties of geraniums, mostly double
flowers and nearly all in blossom al
the time. She said to me 81 like TO
liage but | like flowers BETTER" and
best of all she seems to ''like' that hel
friends should enjoy her flowers, also
and many that receive lovely boquet!
from her flower garden can tell us OF
the pleasure these "good gifts" have
given them.
In all places then, and in all seasons,
Flowers expand their light and soul-like wings
Teaching us by most persuasive reasons,
How akin they are to human things.
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Too Professional.

In Western city lives an undertake
or, by the name of Brown, great wag,
and always ready to play q joke; also
a doctor, who is u joker, and is always
ready to tell ON himself, and a .mon-
ument-maker" who is of the same kid
ney.
Ono day the doctor was driving at
full speed down business street when
Brown spied him. Brown was in his
wagon with the sign of his profession
on the side. Whipping up his horse
he came rs close to tho doctor rs pos
sible, and glancing round, he spied tho
monument-maker, Calling to the
monument-makcr to hurry up, Brown
called out; go on, doctor, go on;
wore coming"
The doctor looked round, and dis
may was pictured on his countenancc.
He whipped up his horse, but all to no
purpose, the undertaken and the mon
umont-maker following closely. At
last the ridiculous part of the thing
struck him, and leaning back in his
buggy he gave vent 10 his laughter, in
spite of the thought, What sign for
u prominent physician this is!"-Edi-
tors Dra@er IA Harpers Magazine for
NoUember.
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BRATTLEBORO.

o. j. Pratt, Bratteboro's leading
dry goods merchant, was married July
Goth to Miss Alice Brownell.
E. l.. Hicks, the clarionetist, is filling
two weeks engagement at the State
Camp, Peekskill, N. Y, with Cart
lands 10th Reg't, Band of Albany.
The Estey Guard Il Fuller Battery
have been ordered into camp at Bur-
lington for the period of five days COM
mencing Aug. 24th.
The Orchestra of the 1st Regt.
Band furnished Music for picnic at
Spotlord Lake, Chesterfield, N. H.,
Tuesday afternoon and evening.
AT the Republican Caucus held at
the town hall Saturday evening, the
following delegates for Gen. Grout
were elected by vote of 81 to Sc over
those for Col. Hooker:
S. n. Herrick, John p. Goodenough,
E. P. Campbell, James II. Sergeant,
E. 2. Carpenter, Hiram 7. Withheld,
7. j. B. Cudworth and Chas. n. Be-
mis-
The following is the programme rem
dered by the LIST. Reg't. Band at this
weeks open air concert:
LIST. March, "Fort Aleatraz," Koppi.z.
End. Overture, "All hands on deck Suppe.
Sd. Duet for Comets, "Swiss Boy" Air Varie,
Bent, Mcssrs. Rigging & Brigham.
4th. poonaise, "Tadeusz kosciusko," ~. Clappe.
| 5th. PotpourIi, ga day in camp Boyer.
9th. Finale, The Jolly Coppersnth," Peter.
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w L S II o N.

The bubble party, given by the ladies
of the Methodist church last week, was
a success. The speaking and singing
was excellent. The boquets, furnished
by Miss Sarah Lawrence were very
nice, for which the committee return
thanks.
Harry Sweetland has returned from
Boston and will commence work for P.
E. Chase & Co. of Mcchanicsville this
week Thursday.
Thomas Clayton has gone to Me-
Gainesville to work for Chase & Bah
bit.
| Mrs. John Wilder, a former resident
of this place, but now of Winchester,
Mass. is in town visiting friends and
relatives.
Rev. r. p. Frost preached at the M
e. Church last Sabbath.
There will be musical concert at the
town hall next week Tuesday evening
the johnson brothers will be present
and good time may be expected. AL
are invited.
W. A. Foster and Il. S. Clayton are
in Montpelier, as delegates to the Re
publican district convention.
Sylvester Blodgett, who was SO bad
ly hurt by being thrown from load Of
hay. is improving.
Mrs. Franklin Mansur remains jus
about the same, with no hopes of her re
covery.
On account of repairs being done il
the Methodist church, the services vii
be held in the Baptist Church next Sun
dav, Aug. Sth.
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BUSINESS TACT AND OPPORTUNITY.

BUSINESS TACT AND OPPORTUNITY.
A STREAK of pure good luck in bust
ness, or the sudden achievement of sue
cess and wealth by happy hit is rare,
but there are many lucky and prosper
GUS folks who are so because they
watch their opportunities and make the
best of them. Mr.. Koehler, of Roch-
ester, N. Y, tried his hand at canvass
ing for "PLAIN HOME TALK" and made
four dollars in the first two hours. Mr..
Sanford, of Maine, took 43 orders from
AZ persons to whom he showed the
book. Mr.. Taylor, in Cleveland, took
10 orders in one day. Why do smart,
capable men complain of hard times
and "nothing to do when equal oppor
tunities are open to them? They have
only to call for circulars, prospectus
and terms of the hurry Hill Publish
ing Co., 129 East 2Sth St., New York
City.
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LONDo NDERRY.

Cool and breezy, more so than is
comfortable and there is the clear, blue
look DER the mountains and forests
that we so much dread to see, as it
nearly, always, portends visit from
Jack Frost.
Mrs. Smead of Mass. is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. d. II. Strong.
Miss NJ. j. Davis of Boston is the
guest Of Mr.. IL Mrs. l.. Z. Reynolds.
The Ladies Mite Society will meet
with Mrs. f. W. Williams, Wednes-
day p. m. Aug 4th.
Mr.. & Mrs. Henry Stowell of Mass.
are visiting friends in this vicinity.
Three Ladies from the city are board
ing with Mr.. & Mrs. Warren Pierce.
Mrs. F. w. Williams has a lady
friend of New Haven, Conn. who is
stopping with her.
The new proprietor of the Manchcs-
ter stage route took possession last
week.
We learn, with regret, that NJ. G.
Curtis Of Kansas City, Mo-, formerly
of this place, has been quite sick, but
are glad to know that he is in q fair
way for recovery. Mr.. Curtis has re-
Gently accepted the position of paying
teller in a bank, whose capital is ST.
100000. May happiness and prospect
ty attend him.
Mrs. Catherine Woods will start fol
Cape Cod, Wednesday, Aug. 4th, to
visit her brother, whose health is very
poor. Mrs. Woods will probably make
lengthy visit if nothing occurs to pre-.
vent. We wish her safe journey and
pleasant visit, but cannot say we are
glad she is going, for we think it il
very nice to have all the pleasant people
at home.
School in Dist. No. closed July 90
with picnic. Lemonade, ice-cre an
and cake were served and all had al
enjoyable time. Whole number o.
scholars, 10. Those having perfect at
tendance, Jessie NJ. Garfield, Lyle ant
Loran Pierce. Clara NJ. Marden alb
sent one day Oh account of sickness
Average attendance per day 1859.
Addie Gillette, teacher.
| A PLEASANT AFFAIR.
| Saturday evening, July 81, Mr..
Mrs. George Pratt and Mrs. Loomis
who resides in the house with Mr.
Pratt's family, gave party to whicl
the friends of both families were invi
ted. The occasion being the celebra
ton of the seventh wedding anniyersa
~ of Mr.. & Mrs. Pratt, also til
seventh birthday of Mrs. Loomis' littl
daughter, Emma. A goodly numbe
OF persons were present and all SCENE,
to enjoy the festivities of the evening
, Several nice gifts of friendship am
goodwill were received. The son o
Mrs. LOOMS was home from Brattle
boro, which made it very pleasant TO
! the family.
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w saatSS-lo lct INC jop VI pol'iiiS
my grass in the barn. Cash paid.
j. G. Gale.
Extra copies of the SITTER can be OBJ
tanned every week at the office of pub
LEGATION and at the Post Office at Lon
dOndcTy.
DO yoW want anew watch? If so
consult G. A Whitman, So. London
derry. lie will warrant all watches pur-
chased through him.
Call on the undersigned to get your
watches and clocks repaired. Satisfac-
faction guaranteed. Prices low.
G. A. WHITMAN,
So. Londonderry.
If you want job printing go to The
Sitter ofiicc-Send orders by mail and
the work will be returned by mail
without extra charge.
Noticc-The Skating Rink, until
further notice, will be opened day OF
evening to private parties.
II. NJ. Shanks, Proprietor.
Coed NEcm vVanted.-Two small
tcnements to rent on Main St. at $l.5C
and $500 per month, to be paid for i.
work at your leisure. Apply to
j. c. GALE,
So. Londonderry.
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TIN, CAUCUS.

At the caucus, held Saturday evening
to elect delegates to the congressional
convention, S. NJ. Holdsn, III. A. Dud-
ley and Matt Tarbell, Hooker men
were elected, without opposition. The
ring crowd, as usual, was out in force,
while the other side was butlightly rep
resented. This occurred, mainly, from
the fact that it was universally believed
that Hooker stood about the same
chance of being nominated as he did to
be struck by Fullcr's Borealis. G. d.
Rider undertook to introduce resolu-
ton endorsing Gen. Circuit, but this
was construed to mean instructing the
delegates, although there was not a
word of instructions in it, and "Su-
prcme~ WISDOM whose tactics and
knowledge of "Parlor law fairly Ii
vailed that of John Retting, in the ia,
nous Brattleboro caucus, said you
couldn't instruct delegates after they
were elected. OF course such authori.
| ty was irresistible and the meeting adj.
journed. Two Of the delegates elected
were members of the Grand Army
who were out i'll force, as predicted by
the SITTER.
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IsAWS0NVIkLE.

Miss Eula Sheldon has gone to
Wardsboro to stop with an invalid rel
atiye.
Mr.. Il Mrs. B. f. Pettigrew Of
Ludlow have been visiting friends here
the past week.
NJ. II. Kingsbury and family have
gone to Jamaica to stop with E. c.
Skinner.
J. L. Rawson's little boy, who swal-
lowed poison, is thought to be out of
danger.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

BAPTIST CuUpcH--Rey. o. l.. Fuller, pastor
Every sabbath at 10 IA IL mp and 100 r. M SAP
bath school, IL 10 p, m. Mcctingon "Wednesday eva
ulugs at 80
NJ, Il, CuuRCu--Rev. w, II, Wight, pastor
Services, same hours of Baptist Church. Prayer
meetings every Tuesday evening,
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BONDVIILE.
ROBBERY AT BONNEVILLE.

ROBBERY AT BoNDvHLE.
Jonas HIPS Grocery store was broke
into last Friday night, and about $50 in
small change taken. Also quite q lot
Of papers that would be of no use to
any one else. Entrance was made by
cutting the sash and taking out two
lights of 10X14 glass out of a back win
dow.
]. A. Emery and wife have gone to
Chester Depot to work for II. j. Ken
dali.
School in the village district commen-
ced last Mondays weeks term. Miss
Carrie Hill, teacher.
Several set of grave stones were sci
in the Bondville yard last week. II
f. Dnane had a nice set put up for his
father, and Mrs. Lucy Dean had the
Z. S. Stone took down and a better
locking one put up to her husbands
grave.
The time of year for big hog stories
has not arrived; but have a stock OF
heards grass, brought in by Fred Stone
that measures 1-2 feet. Next.
Last Friday party visited Hamilton
Falls and reported a good time.
Ernest Skinner is home from Mas
sachusetts Oh vacation.
Farmers in this vicinity are nearl,
through haying, the hay crop being
larger than usual.
School in Dist. No. 3 closed Jul,
Esd. The pupils having no mark
were, Glaydis and Johnnie Benson
Minnie and Phoebe Lackey, and Will
Benson. Absent but one day, Gertrud
Douglass. Tardy but once, Della, Sal
ly and George Bowen. Johnnie Ben
SON had no marks during the term
Whole number of pupils 10. Total al
tendance 412 1-2. Average ATTENDANCE
per day Z 13-1l6. There were but sey
: en- instances of tardiness during tn
term. Highest in examination wa
Glaydis Benson being IS.
Jessie L. Wetherell, teacher
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LOCAL SUMMARY.

There were pitchforls in the air, Sat
urday evening.
And q Shakesperian recitation early
Sunday morning.
Overcoats were at premium last
Tuesday cool raw August day.
A nice little party enjoyed the attrac-
tons of the rink, Saturday evening.
Miss Cora Farnum has returned from
a two weeks visit to friends in Wards
boro.
The voting check list, just completed,
contains $50 names. See that yours is
on it.
Read the advertisement of stage
property for sale.
A goodly number turned out Mon
day to do Winfield Wright's haying.
Mr.. Wright is slowly improving but
unable to work.
Mr. II. r. Clough shot the other day
heron that measured from tip to tip
of wing fit. 8 inches.
Mr. Jams L Lea, of Philadelphia, is
visiting at Mrs Mansfield's. Mr. Daix,
who has been there for several weeks
will return to Phil. soon.
The Sitter is specially indebted to Mr..
E. A. Livemore for peck of hand
some and nice eating new potatoes.
Mr. Geo Goodale and wife Of Card
ner, Mass have been visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. n. B. johnson. Mr. Goodale
formerly lived in this town in the little
vile that bears the name.
Nh Austin Fem of Landgrove
brought into this office, Monday, head
of lettuce, crisp and nice, that stood at
least one foot in height and nearly two
feet across-the biggest head of lettuce
we ever saw.
Our friend Fem is evidently ahead
on the lettuce business, but we can beat
him on snakes. Mr.. Washington
Brooks recently killed a striped snake
that measured ~ inches in lcngth-a
monster Of that variety.
Samuel Rabbit, who died in Brattle-
boro, July 20, was native of this
town, where he has large and respec-
table connection. His family now re.
side in Winhall. Mr.. Babbitt had beer
an inmate of the Asylum about six
years and died of apoplexy, aged g.
years. His funeral was held IN this
town at the residence - bis daughter
Mrs. Hulett.
Did you ever know man who hello
one of Gov. Smiths free passes to fai
to be on hand at a caucus? Think of it
freemen. lie is caucus patriot ever.
time. Not only that, but he whips il
the faithful for days before hand, OIL
the sly. How long will the people b,
fooled by these fellows?
Mrs Susan Philips, relict of the lat
Aaron Philips, who formerly resided il
Winhall, and later in this town, die,
last Sunday at the residence of her Son
in-law, Saml. Shattuck, i'll Putney. He
remains were brought here by train, ait
the funeral services held at her Son-in
law, Mr. John Barard's, at Winhal
Hollow, Tuesday.
We are in receipt of large and yer,
carefully executed engraving of tn
new Standard Oil Company Building
rs Broadway, New York, which i
noteworthy as the finest business struct
urc on the greatest merci a
thoroughfare of this continent. TIL
enormous granite pile, 200 feet deer
and almost two hundred feet in heigl
from foundation stone to pinnacle,
entirely given up the executive office
of the Company, which is entitled t
credit fer having added SO imposin
and enduring an example to the greG
commercial monuments of the MetropC
lis.
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"Trustworthy" or "Supreme Wis
dom" was out at the caucus again Sat
urday night. The same man who an
nounced in caucus, short time ago,
that he did not know that there was
any railroad question at issue in this
state. This time he set forth the as
founding doctrine that caucus could
not instruct delegates after they were
elected. 1t is burning shame that such
brilliancy is allowed to waste itself
hanging around our stores. Send him
to the legislature, boys! Show youl
appreciation of the exalted CD talent
we have in our midst.
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Leland & Gray Seminary,
Townshend, VT.
The fall term Of this academy will begin
tuesday. August ii. lssG,

And continue twelve weeks. There will be
four regular courses of study, viz: Academic,
Classical, Normal and Commercial, all made
competent instructors. The expenses are low
er at this than at any other school, of equally
high standing, in the state. Board in good
families and rooms for self boarding can be
had on the most reasonable terms. For fur
Their information address f. J. Knapp until
Aug. 18th, after that Prof II. b. Lawrence.
Townshend, Vt, July 27, 1886.
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A Valuable Farm
for Sale.

The subscriber offers his farm in the
town Of Peru, for sale, Said farm con-
tains SO acres, good buildings, 700 sugar
naples, all but 3 acres can be moved
with a machine. One half mile from
post-oniee, church and store. Nearly all
well walled. One half Of purchase mon
ey can remain on mortgage, at 5percent.
Call on or address, j. l., BYARD.
Peru, vt.
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Watches cheaper than ever, For Il
good time keeper call on Chas, A.
Trip u Co., Brattleboro, and get
prices,
A daughter of Rev, o. Z, Fuller is
visiting with him,
Miss Nettie Clough has returned
home from Rupert,
G, b, Hyde, postal clerk, is still un-
able to attend to his duties, Mr.. j, Il.
Leach, a young clerk in the post-otllce
at Brattleboro, fills his place on the
narrow gauge.
Mr., Il, W. Meleudy and son Frank,
and Allie Shattuck visited the Thous-
and Islands last week.
We have in mind two ministers, not
of the same faith and creed, one being
a Baptist, the other a Methodist, but
who, nevertheless, are personal friends
and fraternizc together like christian
gentlemen, as they are, Wen, the two
last week went out to "pine HIP to
pick blue-berrics, and had scarsely got
down to work when they We're struck
by hard shower. And here comes in
the pith and moral to the story, as
showing the value Of belief as eXempli-
fled in picking blue-berries. The Meth
odist, who did not believe that Il
thorough soaking was necessary es-
sential, but, that sprinkling would
fulfill, all the requirements of the law,
at once took to the carriage and be-
meath its cover enjoyed the sprinklmg.
The Baptist who held to the opposite
view, and thought sprinkling of no a.
vail but "much water" sine qua non
kept right along with his blue-bcTy
picking and let the delugc come. The
result was that the Baptist came OIL
with well filled pail, while that of the
Methodist was nearly empty. We
have no desire to take sides in matters
of creed, but must say when it comes to
counting up the results of 4 blue-berry
picking, in q thunder shower, commend
us to the Baptist.
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PERU.

Miss Hattie G. Sawyer has just
closed a successful term of school in
Dist. No. 7. Those having no marks,
were Minnie V. Jones, John and Will
lie Colvin. Not tardy, Mary and Mar
tina Bush and Lura Reed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-08-05

This remedy which most successfully
combats malarial disorders, is Ayers
Ague Cure. 1t is a purely vegetable
compound, and contains neitherquinine
nor any other dangerous ingredient.
Warranted TO cure chills and fever.
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HAVE you COT

Bacsaehc, Drawing-down Pain, Weary, Tired
colored urine9 II you have any Of these troubles
you bllious9 Have you jaundice2 DO You have a
patloA9 II so, yoa have Liver Complaint and shou
Mrs. cnAs llAruoRN, 81 Pearl St, Bangor, has
been very low with Kidney Disease; she had been
confined to her bed for some time. Had a con-
slant and intense
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-08-05

Wsntcd-To let the job of putting
my grass in the barn. Cash paid.
i G, Gale
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-08-05

Feeling, Discrimination to Labor, scanty and High
you may be sure You have Kidney Disease, Are
saow complexiong Are you troubled with eonstl-
ID read the following testimonials;
MRs, c. p. BRAoKErT, of Hermon, had Kidney
Disease, Could not sit up but one Or two hours at
time. Had constant tired feeling and sick
headache, together with the usual