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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
WILLIAM WAS HEADSTRONG.

A father at Sedalia, Mo-, discov-
cred few days ago, that his daugh-
ter was in love with a New York
drummer, and that the wedding-day
had been set. He had scarcely seen
the man, and his consent had neither
been asked nor given. He at once
put his foot down and demanded:
''What do you know about this
man, anyhow p
"Why, father, he gets salary of
S10O a month and can beat the firm
in expense account so as to bring it
up to $125. He is just as nice as he
can be-
s'But he may have wife already.
Have you ever asked the question %
II never thought of it,
'WeIl, I've heard he had one at
st. Joseph, and I'm going to see.
No man can play bigamy on my fam
lily if this court knows herself
In due time he reached St. Jo-
seph, and began his inquiries,
and in a few hours was directed to a
woman who acknowledged she was
Mrs. Blank.
''Married for sure, and got GER
tificate?'' he asked.
80 yes. We have been married
most year.
"And do you know that he is en-
gagged to my daughter, and wants to
marry her next month ?"
mo, l did not,' was the reply.
81 never seek to pry into his affairs. -
"Well- I'm telling you the facts.
The internal scoundrel wants to mar
ry my daughter! just think of his
cheek p
Eyes, William was always singu-
lar" she remarked.
''Singular Why, how can you
take his conduct SO coolly? | expect
ed to see you faint dead away. You
don't seem to care much about it,
''Well, to be frank with you.
she replied, civilian had a wife in
Kansas City and another in Chicago
when he married me, and | have no
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

A clerk having invested more Or less
money for several months in playing the
game called policy, and having failed
to make single strike, one day seized
the owner of the policy-shop by the
throat and denounced him as a brazen
robber and his game as swindle
Gently, my friend" demonstrated the
other, "all the money which you have
blown in here has been taken from your
employers till. 1t is not you who has
lost, but your employer Exactly"
said the clerk, after a moments thought,
''my deep interest in my employers
financial welfare is the very reason that
induces me to pulv.rize you. | can't
stand by and see him deliberately
swindled. ."-Ict~0it Free Press.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

Two colored brothers fell out in the
church about small matter. The of
tending brother went to the offended
one and said: ..Brudder, the Lord has
forgiven me, and won't you?" The
offended brother replied: You 60 bring
de Lords certificate that he has forgiven
you, den will see about de matter.
John de Baptist required de Jews to
bring certificate of der repentance
fore he would baptize um." ."-NeWnsaa
(Ga.) Herald.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

On Highbrook Road, Mount Desert,
''Mossley Hail. the new cottage of
Mr.. Blaine, is being erected. The site
is a very pretty one, being well ele-
waited, and commanding an excellent
view of Frenchman's Bay, with its
numerous islands, the villas on the other
shore, and the lovely grounds of several
shore-cottages located near by. At the
western side, from the upper windows,
a good view is had of Green Mountain
and other points of interest. The main
building is 61x2S feet, with a wing
32x24 feet. The main entrance is on
the west side, and to the left of the
vestibule is the reception-room, 11x14
feet. The hall is 18x25 feet, and to the
right, ON the east side, is located the
dining-room, which is 17x22 feet, while
on the left is the parlor, of the same
dimensions.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
A WALKING SKELETON

Mr.. E. Springer, of Mechanicsburg, Pa, writes !:
81 was afflicted with lung fever and abscess on
lungs, and reduced to walking skeleton Got
free trial bottle of Dr. Kings NewsDiscoyery for
Consumption, which did me much good that
bought dollar bottle. After using three bottles,
found myself once more man, completed, restored
to health with hearty appetite, and gain in flesh
of 4S lbs.'
Call at Ii. G. Pierce's Drug Store and get free
trial bottle of this certain for all Lung Diseases
Large bottles 81 90.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

me and the other at her. We lost
the case, but I am not yet convinced
that / have ever seen happier days
than my courtin' days, and | would
not mind being young again and go
ing through the same rapturous ex-
perlence.-BiW .Arp.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
KINDNESS.

AL Ct1Ol llldOC lOl IuC udppIhOO0
of others lifts US above ourselves.
Therefore the young should cultl-
vate the art of kindness; for the
truly great men are the really kind
men.
While General Grant was presi-
dent, he was at one time the guest
of Martin Jewell, at Hartford, Conn.
At reception rendered him by the
Governor. where all the prominent
men of the state were gathered, a
roughly pencilled note in a common
envelope, signed by woman, was
handed him. 1t was put into his
hands by a young politician, who
thought it joke that "an old wo-
man in tatters" should presume to
intrude upon the president at such q
time. ssYou need not bother about
her; / sent her away-told her you
were not here to be bored," the young
man said to Grant.
The Presidents answer much sur
prised the politician. ''Where is
this woman; where can find her ?"
he inquired, hurrying from the room.
The letter he held in his hand, writ
ten poorly in pencil, told a sorrowful
story. 1t said in substance "My
son fought in your army, and he was
killed by rebel bullets while fighting
for you. Before he died he wrote
me letter which told how noble a
man you were, and said you would
look out for his mother. l am poor,
and l havn't had money or influence
to get anybody interested in me to
get pension. Dear General, will
you please help me for my dead boys
sake"
Sadly the woman had turned away
from the mansion, her last hope dead.
A servant pointed her out to Presi-
dent Grant, walking slowly up the
street. The old soldier overlook her
quickly. She was weeping, and turn
ed towards him puzzled face as he
stopped her and stood bareheaded
in the moonlight beside her. The
few words the great, kind man spoke
turned her tears into laughter, her
sorrow into joy. The pension be-
fore refused her came to her speedi-
ly, and her last days were spent in
comfort.
Here was true man whom the
honor of the world could not spoil
What wonder the world mourne6
when he was taken away before his
time.
True kindness Is never without its
reward. Years ago lady in stage
noticed a barefooted boy walking
She ordered the driver to stop anC
take him in, and paid his fare. She
questioned the boy concerning his
future, and learned that he longed to
be sailor. She gave him severa
dollars, wished him success, and urg
ed him to be good and true. Tween
ty years afterwards a wealthy sea
captain, riding along the same road
observed an old lady wearlly walking
He requested the driver to stop ant
give her seat. The lady thanked
him, telling him she was not able t.
pay for her seat. Said the captain
Il have great sympathy for wear,
pedestrians, for one time when | wa
a boyI was walking along this yer,
road, so tired, when lady bade tn
coachman take me in, and paid 70
my seat
"Well," answered the woman, {"
am that lady, but my lot in life i
much changed"
"How glad | am" returned tn
sea- captain, "that | have been sue
cessful and am living on my fortune.
And he proved it by settling upo
her a sum of money sufficient to en-
able her to live comfortably.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

"The moon of Mahomet arose, and it shall SET"
says Shelley but you will set bottle of DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup in some handy place you will have a
quick for Group, coughs, and colds.
The eighth wonder of the world-A benighted
man limping with rheumatism who had never
heard of Salvation Oil. Price 25 cents a bottle.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
BE CAREFUL. /.

No matter what disease you may have. Be sure
that the medicine you take is rsliable. Such med
icine you will always find Sulphur Bitters. They
are not a cheap rum drink, but made OF the
choicest roots and herbs to be found in rhe yegeta
BILE Kingdom Daily Argus.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

In regard to modern languages it is
said that the Chinese is the most difficult.
We find this out when we try to explain
to our Chinese laundryman that pair of
our socks is missing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

ssMy son." said stern father to sew
en-year-old hopeful, 81 must discipline
you. Your teacher says you are the
worst boy in school, ''Well, papa, y
was the reply, ''only yesterday she said
| was lust like my papa
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
ORLEANS County Munitur,
PUBbIsHED WEEKLY BY
GEO. H. BLA KE,
BARTON, VT.

TERMS.-TWO DOLLARS PER YEAR
Strictly in ddUdnce SI.5O. Subscribers living out
side of Orleans County must remit 10 cents extra for
postage. For convenience in remitting, we will
give credit for year and four months for 81 to
subscribers in the county, and one year and three
or $500 to subscribers without the county, when
sent strictly in advance.
Rates of Advert sing made known on applica-
tion. Ali cuts must have metal body.
Remit By p. o. Money order, Registered Letter, or
Draft. Watch the label your paper and notice
when your subscription expires and that your pay
anents are kept in advance When money is sent us
shall give the credit the label at once If III
label is not ddudnced within ttUo lOeeks, notify by
postal card
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
THOUSANDS SAY so.

Mr. T. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes :"I neve.
hesitate to recommend your Electric Bitters to my
customers, they give entire satisfaction and are
rapid Sellers Electric Btters are the purest and
best medicine known and viii positively cure Kid
ney and Liver complaints. Purify the blood and
regulate the bowels. No family afford to be
without them. They win save hundreds of dollars
in doctors bills every year. Solo at 80 cents bot
tie by I'll. c. Pierce.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

right to complain. think he means
well, but is rather headstrong."
''And you won't do anything to
prevent this new marriage?
81 can't under the circumstances,
as | have concluded to marry Phil
adelphia drummer and 60 east with
him. / will write to William and ad-
wise him not to marry your daughter,
but he is very headstrong."
''Great Heavens !' gasped the ia
ther.
''Please don't. I have a head
ache, and you might upset my nerves.
AS | was saying, l will write to him,
but presume you will 60 home to
find she has already eloped with and
married him. William prefers elope-
ments to all other styles, and l pre-
sumo that was what he wanted of the
last $25 / sent him"
The old man rushed to the tele-
graph office and wired home the in
quiry: ''Is Mary homer? In about
half an hour, as he walked up and
down with the sweat gluing his un-
dershirt to his spine, the answer came
back:
'sSlid with the drummer two hour
ago p-N. Y. Star.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
Gingham Dress Goods,

From to lie. Finest line of White Goods in
Nainsooks and Z. KS; also Hamburg, Edge, In
sertion, Oriental and Wool Laces, ever shown in
town. shall keep good assortment OF Ladies, ;,
Misses and Children's Shoes and Rubbers. Boys
and Youths Rubbers, Youths and Boys Slippers.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

According to the SANITARY Nea0s Gen.
eral Beauregard is one of the most ac-
tive members OF the New Orleans Gre
nation Society.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
COLORED CASHMERES.

Imported Goods, very fine, at 65c per yard. Sew
eral half wool Goods from l2 to 13c per yard Single
width Flannel (all woody at 25c per yard. Good
assortment of Blue and Brown Check Shirtings at
1OC per yard. Cottons of all widths and grades
from to SIC per yard. Cottons from yard wide
to q wide at all prices. Prints from to 7c yd.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

There are many curious facts in
American history. Three Vice Presi-
dents, Gerry. Hendricks and Wilson.
died in November at dates which might
all come in a single week. No Presi-
dent. either in or out of Office, has died
in November, though six have died in
July and four in June. Garfield died in
September, Lincoln in April, Taylor in
July and Harrison in April. Two Vice
Presidents have been indicted for trea-
son. These were Aaron Burr and John
C. Breckenridge One Vice President,
John c. Calhoun, resigned his office,
and seven men have held both Presi-
dental and Vice Presidential chairs.
John Adams, Washington's Vice Presi-
dent, succeeded him in the White House.
Jefferson, Adams Vice President, did
likewise, and Martin Van Buren, one
of Jackson's Vice Presidents, was his
successor. The other four became Pres
ident by death. They were Tyler, Fill
more, johnson and Arthur.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
The Autumn of Life.

If Autumnal days are shorter, they are
likewise cooler; the time for storing
away fruit in the bins has come; the
tints on the leaves are still scarlet and
golden, the barren Winter is not vet. So
let all these; and with buoyant heart
quickened with grateful memories, |
resume the study-chair and begin a new
lease of labor. No patience have with
that stale phrase about 1.-The shady side
of co." if a servant of the Lord gets on
the side of the hill that faces heaven, it
ought to be the sunny side. Nor is that
other nonsense about 1.-The dead line of
50'' worthy of respect. The Psalmist
did not believe such stuff. or he would
never have talked about trees that for
more than a half-century have been
bearing-trees are still full of sap and
green. .n-Dr. Z. L. Cuyler, Evangelist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
THE LAST STAGE.

Bill Nye, the humorist, in quasi
humorous article describes the seven
stages of being photographed through
which man passes. In his descrip-
ton of man when he arrives at the
period where Shakespeare says he is
IS sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste,
sans everything, he draws a beauti-
full picture of him. 1t is a theme
upon which many love to dwell, as
the well-worn photograph album or
neatly framed picture hanging on the
wall will testify. There are many
such homes, and as it is full of pa
thos and embodies so many pleasant
recollections, we will give it place
here:
The last stage in his eventful ca
reer, the old gentleman allows him.
self to he photographed, because he
is afraid he may not live through an
other long, hard winter, and the
boys would like a picture of him
while he is able to climb the dark,
narrow stairs which lead to the ar
lists room.
Sadly the thought comes back to
you in after years, when his grave is
green in the quiet valley, and the
worn and weary hands that have toll
ed for you are forever at rest how
patiently he submitted while his
daughter pinned the clean, stiff, ag
onizing white collar about his neck
and brushed the little flakes of "dan
der" from the velvet collar of his
best coat; how he toiled up the long
dark, lonesome stairs, not with tn,
egotism of half century ago, bu
with the light of anticipated rest a
last in his eyes; obediently as HI
would 60 to the dingy law office t.
have his will drawn, he meekly leaves
the outlines of his kind old face TO
those he loved and for whom he ha
so long labored.
1t is picture at which the thought
less may smile, but it is full of pa
thos, and eloquent for those wht
know him best. His attitude is stiff
and his coat bunches up in the back
but his kind old heart asserts itsel
through the gentle eyes, and when h
has gone away at last we do not crit
icise his picture any more, but be
yond the old coat that lunches up il
the back, and that has lasted him s,
long, we read the history of nobl
life.
Silently the old finger marked al
bum, lying so unostentatiously OF
the equity table, points out the mil
stones from infancy to age, ant
back of the mistakes of strugglin!
photographer is portrayed the laugh
ter and the tears, the JOY and tn
grief, the dimples and the gray hair
of one man. s lifetime.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

NHARLES GRAVES, Agent for Connecticut
OGeneral Life Insurance Co., Barton, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12

DIIours from 9, a. m, to r. IN. From to 4, p.
AMoRY DAWSON, Pres't, II. X. DEWEY,
Cashier.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

+. w. BALDWIN.
A TTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
"A Chancery, Barton, Vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
Calf SeWed Boot at So
Mems Woonsocket Rubber Boots $3.50,

shall endeavor to keep at all times fine line of
DRESS TRIMMINGS, Velveteens, Braids, Wool
Laces, Buttons, &c. Ladies' Collars and Cuffs
Misses and Children's Collars Ruching, collars for
boys, gents collars and cuffs paper and linen.
keep Ladies' Kid Gloves, all sizes, in black and
colors. Big Trade Alexander 5-button Kids 81 90
per pair. In
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-04-12
]. n. WEBSTER.
w. G. HANSCOM
j. E. DWINELL

DIR. o. A. BEMIS.
"OMGOPATHIST, ,CRAFTSBURY, VT. OF
Il L fee hours - to a. M, and to p. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-02-24
UnspOiled by Honors.

1t is sad sight to see a. man SO
pulled up that he forgets his father
was q cobbler, and cannot remember
the faces of his old neighbors; and it is
pleasant to meet those who, however
nonored and exalted, retain thefrank-
ness and friendship of youth, and re-
member "auld lang syne"
A writer tells the following of one of
the leaders of Washington society who
did not forget an old neighbor:
At one of the receptions of Mrs.
Senator Gwynn, countryman was
shown into her parlor. He was g.
constituent" and was dazed by the
lights, the crowd, and the elegance
about him. He stood helpless and
awkward, fumbling with his hat and
red bandana. Mrs. Gwynn stepped
forward, held out both hands, and in
her fresh, clear voice, cried, after the
old Kentucky style:
"Why, how do you do, and when
did you Gomez"
''Lord, child" he answered, "how'd
you know me? I amt seen you sence
you were little thing"
NO." she answered, "the last time
you saw me | was up to my elbows in
soap-suds, washing my dress to go to
a. picnic on your farm"
And she made much of the old man,
introducing him as San old friend of
mine," and making his visit one of the
events of his life, thing to be talked
about with his memories of Henry
Clay and the Mexican war.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-02-24
Nose Bakers Mule.
from the Wheeling Register

At ST. George, Tucker County, on
New Years morning, some bad boys
lighted bunch of frecrackers and
threw them in the street to see them
60 off. Nose Baker mule came along
and swallowed them before they went
off. He walked forward just three
steps and stopped. He heard some
thing, turned his head around on his
side, and listened. It was those fire
crackers having fun. He picked out
straight piece of road and started.
Jake Sturenger's colored servant met
him half mile this side of the old
Macedonia Church with head and tail
up, fire, smoke and melted lava iss uing
from his eyes, ears and nostrils, while
a blue and green stream OF smoke
about rod in length followed in the
rear. Baker found the mule sticking
half way through the Notwithstanding
of Comp Powell's house, still smoking.
Comps wife and daughters were up in
apple trees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-02-24
He Took Thirteen Tricks.

Iron the New York Tribunel
Whist-playing is g. favorite pastime
of commuters on the various railroads
which carry passengers between this
city and the New Jersey suburbs, and
many an hour, especially in the win
ter, is thus pleasantly passed which
would otherwise be tedious. Several
of the railroads have placed tables be-
tween the seats, at which can be seen
daily the same "set," and in front and
behind interested spectators watch the
game. The game of whist played on
the Morris & Essex Road has been
noted for its perfection. There is one
set composed of Mr.. Dumont, of Sum-
NIT, E. d. Mcconnell, of Madison, and
Messrs. Tolers, of Short Hills; for over
ten years they have played together
and they are considered the crack set
of the road. Passengers crowd the
aisles of the car, standing up all the
way so as to watch the game. Mr..
Mcconnell had an experience recently
on account of which he is naturally
pulled up. He was playing fourth in
hands; clubs were trumps and he held
the following hand: Ace, king. queen,
ten, eight, aud four of clubs; ace, king,
and queen of diamonds: ace, king,
four. and five of spades. Spades were
led and he took the trick with the king
and then led the ace of trumps. He
took all the thirteen tricks himself
an extremely rare occurrence in whist
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-02-24

cannot, or from motives of profession
al etiquette will not, avail itself of the
methods which, for instance, have
brought success to Mr.. Pear, the soap
man. or MIR. Redeem, the clothesman,
or any of the other eminent advertis
ers who sell their wares in foreign
markets. The college, however, is not
entirely without resources. 1t can
keep Itself beforethe eyeof the student
public in quiet though not Ineffective
Ecole Politique of Paris had one of it's
circulars posted for some months in
the entry of University Hall, and the
circular undoubtedly had some inau-
ence upon the four or five Harvard
men who are at present studyingin that
school. Our own authorities might
find a similar step profitable. The
reasons which take Americans abroad
to study ought also to apply to Cana
dams with reference to this country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-02-24
Legal Phraseology.
From Halls Journal OF Health. I

From Halls Journal OF Health.J
If man would, according to law,
give to another an orange, instead of
saying: 81 give you that orange
which one would think would be what
is called in legal phraseology San ab-
solute conveyance of alright and title
therein phrase would run
thus: ST give you all and singular my
estate and interest, right, title and adj
vantage of, and that orange, with all
it's rind, skin, juice, pulp and pips and
all right and advantage therein, with
full power to bite, cut, suck or other
wise eat the same, or give the same
away as fully and efectually as I,
said 4. B., am now entitled to bite,
cut, suck or otherwise eat the same
orange, or give the same away with or
without it's rind, juice, pulp and
pips, anything heretofore or hereafter,
or in any other deeds, instrument or
Instruments of what nature Or kind
soever to the contrary in any wise not
withstanding."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-02-24
A observation-disclosures.
From the calusa (Cal.) Sun.


There is in this city little boy, not
more than four years old, who sings
"Peek-a- Boo" so we'll that he is fire.
quently stopped OF the street and
called upon to give @ concert. The
other day he came into an office where
there were two ministers, and the lit
tie fellow was called upon to sing,
which he proceeded to do promptly
and satisfactorily. At the conclusion
of the song he was promised some ap-
pies. In an hour Or two he called to
get them, but the party promising had
failed to get them; so matters stood
until the next day. At 2 P. NJ. there
was q prayer meeting at the church;
the usual solemnity characteristic of
such occasions was over all. Suddenly
in stepped the 4.year-old with both
hands in his pockets, and, looking in
to the eye of the preacher, said:
"Ain't you never goin' to give me
them apples ?" Things were some
what disturbed for moment, but the
boy taught all hands to pay their
debts or they would hear from them
even in a prayer meeting.