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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
WILL ENDORSE THE PRESIDENT

The friend, of James E. Matthews say that
at the coming convention of New England
colored men, the action of the President in
appointing Matthews recorder of deeds, in
spite of hi, rejection by thu Senate, will be
heartily indo sed
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

Horace Smith, of Sails ury, Conn, now
years OF age, was teacher in + at town in 1878
,-seventy-tl rec years ago. Mr.. Smith wa
born II the Fl st f anne house butt IN Sal S
bury, and he as lived to seventy grand
On Idrcn and four gre Hernandez .drcn
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

The virtues of st. Jacobs Oil, as proclaimed
by millions of restored sufferers, should induce
every one to supply his household with this
great specific. 1t conQuers pain.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
bv all Druggists ana Grocers.
EIY'S
CREAM BALM

I haze Hsed tiUn
bottles of Ety's
Cream Balm a -,
consider myself
cured. / suffered,
20 years from CO..
tdrrh and cdtdrrh,
al headache, and
this is the first re
NEEDY that afforded
lusting relief.-D.
Z. Hiqgin son, 145
Lake ST., Chicago,
I'LL.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

One kind of medicine will not cure all kinds
of diseases. DR.. Kilmer's Preparation s are
the result OF successful practice since 1870.
Guide TO Heath (SCilt Free BilQhamt0n. ". T.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

Dissolve a quarter of an ounce OF
CASTLE or oil soap cut up in small pieces,
in three-quartcrs of pint of water, and
boil for two or three minutes, then add
five ounces of glycerine. When cold this
fluid will produce the best and most
lasting bubbles that can be blown.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

ut is as harml So rs il is IF ctlve." is what
is 81 d of Red star Cough Cure by DR.. s. X
Cox, ID; D., Ana ytical Chemist, Washington,
D. C.. Price 2 cen G
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

Lyons Patent Metallic Stiffcners prevents
boots and shoes from running over, ripping in
the seams or wearing uncvcnly on the heels.
Best. easiest 10 us1 and che pest. Piso's
Rem, dy ior Catarrh. BY drug lists. Sec.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

TIL longest clock peniuun in the world is
at AvignOn, + anCe 1t is sixy-sevrn feet
long, and quires f. ur and haf s, conds 10
SWING thu ough !, n arc of nine ami l.alt feet
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

For RATES for advertising in thi. paper apply t
We 1ishcy y Thirtv-T-c
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
Peculiar

10 itself In many important particulars, Hoods
susapar.lla is different from and superior to any
other medicine
Pecu lar In combina ion. proportion and prepare
ton of ingredients. Hoods sarsaparila possesses
the full curative value OF the Lest known rem dies
of the vegetable Kingdom.
Peculiar in ii medicinal merit, Hoods Sarsapa
RI la accomplthas cures hitherto unknown.
Peculiar IN stie Igth aud economy-Hood's sarsa-
pari Il is ths oay medicine OF viii truly be
said "ICo doses one dollar Mcdicines In larger and
smaller to:tles requ larger oses. ana do not pro
duce as g oil results as Hpors Ssrsaparilla.
Peculiar in its e ,od name at home"-there Is
more II II oi's Sars rarila sold in Lowell where 1t
is made than of al otaer hood purifiers
Pecu lar in It's psenomsra record o; sales abroad,
no other pre- paration hss ever at ainei such poru
larity in so short time. lie sure to get
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

Since 1881, II GEO Mormons have arrived in
this country fro n Europe, an it is said t. a-
the rat of immigration IS on the incr ase.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28
New G. a. X. Post at West Randolph.

Chief mastering Officer William C.
Schroeder assisted by Past Junior vice
Commander George F. wilkins OF Bur
lington, as officer of the day, organized at
West Randolph on Monday, Il new Post,
named II. ;. Grant Post, No. 96. Fifty
six charter members We're mustered into
the order, and the following officers were
elected and installed; Austin a. Smith,
p. c.; l.. II. Goodrich, S V, c.; Pascal p.
Ripley, j. V. c.; \. b. Hayward, Adjt.
r. T. Sault, q. NJ; \. l.. Currier, Chap
lain; O. p. Woodcock, Surgeon j. p.
Cleveland Jr., O. D.; william H. Whit
ney, o. G.; John Finn, @ NJ Sergt.; a. ).
King, Sergt Major j, IL, Hehard, Sem
tinel. Great enthusiasm prevails among
the comrades, and the old veterans have
made up their mind that West Randolph
will soon occupy the front rank in the de-
pArtment of Vermont G.. A. Il.
the chief mastering officer reports that
great preuaration foI the observance Of
Memorial Day is made all over the de-
Dartment, north and east, where he has
had occasion to visit on his tour TO organ
ize new Posts The contemplated organ
ization of new Post in Barton Landing
and FelchvlIe has been postponed until
after Memorial Day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28
NUMBER 4S

proved which did not amount to over
$500, most of them being laborers' claims.
j. W. CramtOn was chosen assignee he
accepted the trust, filed his bond of $50, 600
and the property was assigned 10 his
care.
Mr.. y. NJ. Pierce, overseer of the finish
ing room Of the Ludlow woollen mills,
narrowly escaped having his neck broken
Friday. He went to speak to some one
near the trap door through which the
cloth is thrown down from the weave
room. The door was unexpectedly open
ed and piece OF cloth weighing % or 20
pounds dropped down on his head. lie
was Knocked down and his neck badly
strained.
Some rascals started fire on Wantasti-
quet mountain, opposite BrattlebOrO, sun
day, and the ilameS spead over hundreds
OF acres, destroying considerable valuable
timber. These fires have been started
about this time or several years past and
| BrattlebOrO people would like to know
| who 1t is that causes them is they nearly
/ ruin the foliage and the attractiVeness of
/ the mountain
The subcommittee appointed to ex-
anime Mr.. II. w. Loves application for
admission to the bar, opened their hear
! ing at Rutland Tuesday afternoon. The
committee are Albert p. Cross Of st. Al
bans and w. p. Dillingham; of Waterbury,
j. c. Barrett and George +. Lawrence
appeared for the Rutland county bar in
its opposition to Mr.. Loves admission,
while Henry Ballard of Burlington ap-
peared for the applicant. The hearing is
likely to last week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28

Both the Greek ahd Turkish armies are
mutually suTenderiug their prisoners
and the positions they captured during
the lighting of the last few days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28

II there ever was specific for any one COM
plaint, then Cartcr's Little LIVER Pllls are
specific for sick headache, and every woman
should know this. Only one pill a dose
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28
Vermont Homeopathi Society Nee
Election of Officers.

MONTPELIER, VT. May 26.-The Both
annual meeting of the Vermont State
homeopathic society opened here to-
day. In the absence of President DR.. c.
A. Bemis of Craftsbury, vice President
DR.. w b. Mayo of Northtield, presided.
In the forenoon no important business
was transacted. The treasurer reported
Sll0 in the treasury. The afternoon ses-
sion was devoted to an election of officers.
DR.. W. b. Mayo, president; Dr c. p.
Holden of Windsor vice-presdeut DR..
+. c. Steele Of Gaysville, secretary; DR..
II. +. Packer of Barre, treasurer ceusors,
Drs. f.. b. Whitaker Hinesburgh II. 5.
Boardman, Montpelier; c. A. Gale Rut-
land; auditors, Dir. c. V. Lynde, Stowe
c. :. Bray, White River Junction; ID. A.
Whittle,ey, West Randolph. More mem
beers are expected tomorrow DrS. W. c.
Tillotsou, I.yndouville and q. w Worces-
ter, Springfield, We're admitted as mem
bers OF the society
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28
West Randolph.

The close OF the Goth year Of the Nor
NAL school takes place June l3 to IS, Pro
gramme: Sermon before graduating
classes by Rev. l.. o. Sherburne, Swan
ton, Sunday the 18th at p. m. written
and oral examinations, Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday oral examination OF
senior classes Wednesday afternoon and
Thursday forenoon ; address before alum
nj and citizens by Prof, Clarence w. Scott
of Dartmouth college, Wednesday mt 5 p
IN. ; alumni meeting Thursday afternoon
Junior exhibition Thursday evening clos
ing exercises by the graduating classes
Friday morning at Q o'clock alumni DIN
ner Friday at p. m. Half fare rates will
be given over the Central Vermont rail
road 90. f.. A. Shattuck and family are
camping at Greensboro Pond o.. Wheel
er's block mad narrow escape from burn
ing last week. A stoVe-pipe in the base
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28

Thomas Currey was quite badly injured
by saw at the steam mill losing two
fingers and thumb from his left hand.
Drs. Burdick and Nay successfully dressed
the hand, and he is doing well.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-05-28

ST. JOHNsBCRY, Vt, May 25.-The light
ming to-day struck and burned to tn,
ground large barn and contents, includ
ing two hogs and three head of stock
owned by Sprague and Fred Hartman of
Peacham. Ihe insurance amounted to
5000.
The southern sentinel., 1886-01-22
WASN'T AFRAID

The Meek Traveller Proves Hls Courage
without Perndvsuturs.
A lot Of travelling men were seated about
. stove, in Southern hotel telling stogiss
when the name Of . local tough and bruisef
was mentioned.
"He's bad citizen, remarked one. 'and
I'd hate to tackle him."
"BQh, put In . little drummer, in .
plug hat and hsry eye II tackled him
ouce.n
'Aw, come o6. You ain't . pitchin' a
. man like him"
"All the came, tackled him.
MAY be you did when be Wao n a.
town and y0u in another"
mot much. went right mp to him and
called him . liar to his face"
Hold On, now, you can't give Is dose
like that"
aYou don't have to believe It X you
don't want to. but I did Just what / tell you,
and got the stufAn' licked ous Of me in
about three-quarten Of minute, railroad
timen
The crowd took him ont andonlled hin
UA-Merc9sGnt Tr0uelor.
The southern sentinel., 1886-01-22
TOO MUCH FAT.
An Agriculturist's Plea For the Dsspsssa
Long-Nosed Pig.

An Agrieulturist's Plea For the Dsspissa
Long-Nosed Pig.
A stub-nosed pig is chubby one. I
Il alse An inactive animal. 1t is inclined
too much to fat 1t has little growth.
It doesn't amount to much. There i
law that extremities are balanced O
somewhat equalized. A pig with
longer nose will have q longer body,
more range and growth. Growth i
what we want in hogs. There may Be Z
great deal of satisfaction to some folk
to look at pigs portraits and admire {
short nose and overgrown cheeks and
eyes out of sight; but l confess like to
see a clean cut head. with body indf
eating some muscle and expansions.
These fashionable hogs are helplem
things, and must be fed and waited on
like babies. The form is unnatural.
They are poor breeders. Chunkiness in
action and stupidity are not good quail
ties for breeding. The pigs will be few.
weak and small, andthe sows make lazy
and Improbable mothers The short
nose fancy reached the climax in Suf.
folks, and has about run them out The
Essex breeders caught it badly, and 50
did the Berkshire breeders, and dozen
years ago the best specimens of this
mos; excellent breed were sacrificed to
fashionable folly. The Essex got bad
setback, as the little roly-poly chunks.
were mere babies. and pork makers
found there was no money in them.
Before this day of folly had a Berkshire
boar, bred by William Crozier. which
dressed over six hundred pounds. Such
Berkshires paid, and hogs ike them
win pay Col. Curtis. IN Rural Nee
Yorker.
The southern sentinel., 1886-01-22
AMERICAN FABLES.

The Owl and tho Farmer, and Other
Tales with Good Morals.
A farmer one morning found Large
Owl in his Barnyard, and the Limping
and Distressed Bird no sooner Observed
him than it cried ont:
~ should like to Know what sort of q
Man you are that you let your Geese
almost Kill me?''
"Then you have been Maltreatedf"
Il should say had! have been
Pounded almost to Deathi'
"But there Must have been some Pro.
vocatione"
.'Not the Slightest. / simply few
down to Secure > Chicken for Breakfast,
and three Of the Geese at once Rushed
upon me-"
"Ah, / see, mused the Farmer; and
he ct once gave orders to have the Bru-
tal Geese put to Death.
Moral: Any Burglar who may be
Shot while Plundering Citizens House
should Promptly complain to the near.
est Magistrate. The Average Jury win
make it Warm for the Shooter.
THE SERPENT AND THE PEASANT.
One day while Peasant was Work
ing in the Field he saw Serpent Ap-
preaching in Stealthy manner, and the
Man Seized large Stone and Hurled it
with Such true aim that the Snake was
fatally Injured.
..H you had only Waited moment
Longer" gasped the Serpent, IS be
writhed about, al was coming to ask you
to let me be your Friend
Then have no Regrets" replied
the Peasant; ''your Good VIII would
have been more Burdensome to me than
your enmity.n
MORAL You Probably know Several
Such Chaps.
THE HEN AND THE SWAN.
A Farmer one day came upon q Hen
and Swan which were having . Fierce
Dispute, and when he Inquired the
cause of it the Hen explained:
why. Iexpressed my belief that the
Swans neck was too long"
'4Oh. a. to that. " replied the Farmer,
was about to suggest that your own
neck was Altogether too short, and that
you are Sadly in Need Of new Tail.
Feathers.n
MORAL:-Don't criticise man who
Toes in when you run your Own Boots
over 1t the Heels. Detroit Free Press.
The southern sentinel., 1886-01-22

Vice Chancellor Bird, of New Jer-
sey. has decided that . lawyer who IN
duces client to give him an $500
mortgage for e475, and then sells Il
himself Tor q, 800. must turn the profit
over 70 the client instead of pocketing y
himself. ~. Y. Sun.
The southern sentinel., 1886-01-22

Among the strange customs =
Georgia Is the reckoning Of events y
ths working people from the settling
days at the factories. Thus baby =
described - two Settings old the cor
Ing setthng." Settling day comes evef9
tp9tmghk-LsHisuiIle Csesir Jossn1e
The southern sentinel., 1886-01-22

An inexperienced Georgia balm
was sent the other day to arrest on
George Flewellyn. alias Brown. He
returned with Flewellyn, but reported
that Alias Brown had escaped him and
ded to Alabama.-i&. Louis Post.
The southern sentinel., 1886-01-22

As when some great emergency.
In nation or In state.
Develops in some humble breast
A spirit truly great,
So when this mule OF quiet mien
Knew by the sudden smart
Some hostile hand had grasped his tail.
He played q hero's part.
Where is the little school-house now3
The pupils, where are they?
We miss the childish laughter.
And the urchins at their play.
The southern sentinel., 1886-01-22

rbe children hailed the docile beast
with every mark Of joy:
They little thought those shapely limos
Had power to destroy.
Now from his ink-stained throne descends
The master spirit: he
Whose awful tones smote on the ear
Like some calamity.
But softly now he nears the scenes
And. with persuasion mild,
He tres to lead the gentle thing
Back to its native wild.
But still 1t would not go: ir chose
To linger with them still.
And all the learning on the sphere
Could not unbend its will
Skip, gentle creature. skip away
Beyond fair meadows smile,
Go beard the lion In his lair,
Is really worth your while.
Sweet patience will not last for aye
The sage with flashing eyes
Now seized the pet hard by the tail
And sought to compromise.
The southern sentinel., 1886-01-22

nlm m00nbeO4nk. ROBERT HAL preocne0
abopt1he g1oriss of Heaven, his face hay-
ing hsos liks a anesls.. and yet good
Christian John Toster whites Of Robert
Han, saying: aRobert HAN Is ! mere
actor, and whom he talks about Heaven the
smile on his face is the reelection Of his
own vanity.s John Wesley stirred Al
England With reform, and vt he was earl
catursd BY Al the small lights Of The day.
sNas pictorialised, history says, On the
board fences Of London, and everywhere
be Was he target for the punstery; ut
John Wseley stands to-day bsfore IN
Christsndom, III name mightisr than any
other name excspt s'the name tAat j. above
wEy othr name" ~ name Of Christ.
And can yoa sxpect - escape hardship
ard as1nult and abase and slAndsr! Yoa
WIN NJ.
But wAat - 20 - do when You aro
ltsa ahoet ena as1Aultsdi Are yon osing
- bunt - - slAndwl while you are sx-
p1a1ntne - fn2o1Aood thsre win b. 6fty
psep1s vho hasn just q that moment
1oax6 & thnt particular falseAood. While
yoa ars - - onit svery opportunity Of
psotfng yo8sslf riehk I vanf - I'll yn q
O. who ha1 - hardese things saxd ahout
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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-10-06
GENTRAL FEMALE INSTITUTE,
GORDONSVILLE, VA.

Principal, NJ. a of the University of Vir-
ginia.
Flrst-class assistants and thorough instruc-
ton in all departments of female education, in
Guiding Music, Art, Modern Languages. Tele-
graphy, Calisthenics, &c.
Home influences, pleasant surroundings, good
fare, moderate prices.
Session begins September 18th 1885.
Send for Catalogue.
JAMES DINWIDDIE,
&C 14-1y Principal
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-10-06
EDUCATIONAL.
II LEINBERG FEMALE SCHOOL.
Under the Pastoral care and Supervision of
REV. BEN. NJ. WALES.

Under the Pastoral care and Supervision of
REV. BEN. NJ. WALES.
The Misses WALES will begin the 9th SEES,
sion OF their home school for YOUNG LADIE-
at the residence of their father, the Rev. B. NJ
Wales, Lodebar, Nelson county, Va, on the
Sth of September, 1886.
In addition to the English branches instruc-
ton is given in French, German, Latin, Mathe
MATES, and Music. Pupils entering the school
have the privilege of pursuing any of the studies
for which they are prepared without additional
charge.
Terms for board and tuition, including music
on the piano. $3.50 for session CT nine months,
payable one half on entering the school the re-
naming half the first of February ensuing
Reference given to the patrons of the school
and by permission to Rev. B. M. Smith, D. D,
Union Theological Seminary, Va; Rev. 7. D.
Bell Scottsville, Va; ]. D. Eggleston, NJ. D.,
Hampden Sidney, Va; Rev. P. P. Flournoy,
Sykesville, Md; Rev. Hugh Henry, Hlllsboro,
Va; Rev j. F. Latmer. D. D., Union Theolo-
gical Seminary, Va; Prof E. B. Massie, South
western University, GAINESVILLE Tenn; Professor
Rodes Massie University of Tennessee, Knox
vile; Rev. Colin Stokes, Collierstown, Va; Rev
D. Teese, Elon, Amherst, Va; Rev. G. B. Strick-
Ter, D D. Atlanta, Ga.
Correspondents please address
REV. BEN. NJ WALES,
sep 29-6t Lodebar, Mellon Co., Va.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-12-31
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
Continued from First Page.


Miss Alice Barton was married TO Mr..
George Il. Teasdale, at the residence Of
the BRIDES parents, on Christmas night.
The wedding was very quiet, only few
OF the nearest relatives being present.
Society has for some time past been on
the 1ui UiUe over the engagement OF Miss
Lizzie Rumfeld to Mr.. James Wander
dassen, of Emmitt, Idaho. The young
lady is the daughter OF II. f. Rumfield,
the popular secretary of Geo. NJ. Scott q
Co., and has for some time past. ruled as
one of the stars of Salt Lake City. While
her many friends will offer their congrat-
ulations, others of the male sex will
lament their ill-luck. Mr. Vanderdassen
is young and rising capitalist OF Idaho,
much respected and beloved. Mr.. and
Mrs. Vanderdassen will take up their
residence in our sister Territory.
The Rev. Father Kelley joined Miss H..
Lester and Robert Wall in the holy bonds
OF matrimony on Christmas night The
happy couple came from Bodie, Cali
fornia, and after receiving congratulations
from their friends in this city, took their
departure for California.
The friends of the contracting couple
have for some time past been looking
forward to the nuptials of Miss Emma
| Greenman and Mr.. j. II. " Rellly, OF the
city postoffice. In the presence of a
large number of friends, the Rev. j. b.
Thrall performed the interesting cere-
mony on Christmas Day, at the residence
OF the brides parents. The bride is the
eldest daughter of the well known deputy
marshal, while the happy benedict holds
an important position under the Govern
ment. The presents were numerous and
were only surpassed in elegance by the
BRIDES wardrobe of white simplicity,
innocence and orange wreathes.
There are quite number OF other
prospective weddings, but on account Of
maidenly bushes their names are
withheld for the present.
Mr.. Ed. Talbot, a well-known young
mining man, was married to Miss Gene
We've Whitney, at the BRIDES residence
on Wednesday afternoon. Judge Spiers
performed the interesting ceremony.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-12-31
Santa Claus Again,

At the Baptist day school building on
Wednesday afternoon, the 29th, there was a
very pleasant gathering. Miss Mary Berk-
ley, the principal of the school, believes in
giving her scholars good time and, having
received a Christmas box of all manner
of nice things from the East, she
invited all her pupils with their
parents and friends to meet at
the above place. There was music and
Rotations followed by short addresses from
w. N. Cole, Deacon Means and the pastor;
then an abundance of refreshments, after
which each pupil was remembered with a
holiday present. All went away thanking
that good Santa Claus in the East and
voting Miss Birkley and her school a sue
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-12-31

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