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The Osceola times., 1886-06-19
Hawthorne to His Friend Pierce
Youths Companion.l

Franklin Pierce and his friend Nathaniel
Hawthorne were the closest friends. Dur
Ing the Presidential canvass in 1852 the
author Of the "Scarlet Letter" took part in
politics, and wrote pamphlet in favor of
his friend. After the election of Mr..
Pierce Hawthorne was among the first to
come and offer congratulations. He sat
down moody and silent, and then, without
a word, seized MIR. Pierce's hand, exclaim-
ing; "oh, Frank, what dreadful pityp
A stranger hearing the exclamation might
have supposed that Hawthorne's friend
had been arrested for embezzlement rather
than elected to the Presidency of the
United States
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19
The "Enfant Terrible" at 1t Again.
buffalo Courierl

Among the improvements not long ago
made in Calvary Presby terian Church on
Delaware avenue was the putting in of a
new floor, which has quite a steep incline
Last week Sunday one of the pews was
occupied by the wife of well-known con-
tractor and their very small but irrepres-
sible boy. During the progress OF the SER
vices the youngster, who was a stranger
to this particular sanctuary, critically sur
veyed the surroundings, and finally said
in whisper which was audible to proba-
bly, at least a quarter of the congrega-
tion: "Nice floor, isn't it, mamma"
"Yes, my child" was the lady's reply,
presumably. "Make q bully toboggan
glide, wouldn't iti"
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19
A Steer with Golden Teeth.
fChlcago News.

A butcher of Virginia City, Neb., killed
steer whose teeth were completely in
crusted with gold and silver bullion. The
animal came from a ranch on Carson
river. 1t is supposed that the precious
metal on its teeth was collected while
drinking the water of the river, which is
impregnated with the tailings Of the mills
reducing Comstock ores. 1t is said that
most Of the cattle along this river have
gold and silver on their teeth.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19
ALL IN VANITY.

lie whistled an open air,
As those who can whistle will do;
They said, with a sarcastic stare
"Why can't you invent something newr'
He told them q joke that he read,
But soon he his folly did rue:
They simply looked tired and said:
"Why can't you invent something newr
He sang them a popular song;
His voice was equaled by few;
Their faces told something was wrong;
They told him to sing something new.
He made a remark that was bright,
But instantly weary they grew;
And one OF them said, in his fight:
why can't you invent something newr
The strain on his poor frightened wits
To something quite horrible grew;
Now In an asylum he sits,
And tries to invent something newl
-Itd-Bt&s.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19
Artificial MIR.
philadelphia Bulletin.J

There is = good deal Of artificial milh
sold at the East, but as the principal in-
gredient is extract Of pump, II is compara-
lively innocuous. The California milk con-
sists of sugar, nitrate Of potash, glycerine,
bIcarbonats of soda, pro;oxide Of soda,
chloride OF sodium, water and milk. They
might as well drink Schuylkill water al
once. 1t is cheaper and much more whols'
some.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19
The Or Gored on the Other Side.
lBoston journal. |

At the Race Fair, Thornhill, in Upper
Nithsdale, England, a farmer was trying
to engage lad to assist on the farm, but
he would not finish the bargain until he
brought a character from his last place, so
he said: run away and get it and meet
me at the cribs at four O'Clock. The youth
was up to time, and the farmer said
"Well, have you got your character with
your" "No," replied the youth, "but I've
got yours, and Pm no comm"
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

In which you are wallowing, on account of
some OF those diseases peculiar to you,
madame, and which have robbed you OF
the rosy hue Of health, and made life .
DIR, Pierce's "Favorite Prescription will
free yOu from all such troubles, and soon
recall the rose-tint of health to your cheek,
and the elasticity to your step. 1t Is most
perfect specific for all the weaknesses and
Irregularities peculiar to your sex. 1t
cures liberation, displacements, "internal
fever" bearing-do sensations removes
the tendency to cancerous affections, and
corrects ali unnatural discharges. By
druggists.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19
Had Been There Before.

Young Pastor-Here is a call, my
dear, to Prodgerville, New Jersey. I
hear it is beautiful place.
Young Wife, am SO glad, Charles
"The salary is very fair. One thou.
sand a year, the parsonage and two do
nation parties year What do you
think of thatp"
81 think, Charles, that you had better
let them make it eight hundred year
and no donation parties. "-Philadet-
phia CdH.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

ing in the cotton-field when he heard
the monotonous tramp of horses feet.
He looked up. There was the very
man he wanted to see. Parson Lazs-
rus, horseback, with green cotton um-
brella over his head.
"Good mornin', June"
"Good mornin', Brer Lazurus."
"How's yo crop, June?"
"On'y tollable, on'y tollable."
You'se jokin'. isn't saw sich fine
crop anywhere in de naborhood. You's
lucky, June. hopes you tank de Laud
fo' hit"
81 allus does, sab. Is you in er hurry,
Brer Lazuruspn
"Not 'tickly, June. Whyp"
"Ise got some mighty good butter
milk at the house. Won't you light
an have glassP"
Brer Lazarus made no reply in words,
but dismounted, tied his horse, and to-
gether they proceeded to the house. A
quart glass, the pride of its owner, was
brought out filled with delicious butter
milk. Brer Lazarus slipped the creamy
beverage, and looking cautiously around
said
June, you has pretty place here,
nice house, good farm, an on dat pears
ike you orter have woman here, too,
nah?"
Here was the very opportunity June
was looking for, and he fastened to
avail himself of it.
Il was tinkin' dat very way myself
| sab, an ef Miss Leah would only
"What Miss Leah am dat, June?" said
he innocently.
''Why yo' Miss Leah, Brer Lazarus.
Kin / heve herp"
Pears like done heerd dar was a
mougage on dis yer place, june" re-
piled the parson evasively.
mo, sab, no, sab, no mougage tail,
sab. owns de hull place free of every
body, an ef you gives me Miss Leah
she'll heve a home at'll be proud oh
her."
Use er man oh property, June, an
Leah is my on y chillin'. She'll git hit
all | spects. Has you done spoke 20
her, JuneP'
"a hes, Brer Lazarus, but she won't
say. Oh! Brer Lazarus, ef you'll only
fix hit up and make her marry me IN
be awful obleeged to you," said the
poor lover eagerly.
The parson hesitated.
"An'," June continued, "if you will,
I'll give you $40 in silver to marry us,
an dat spotted heifer you wus' mirin'
luther day."
'Dat's a right peert heifer, June" -"
said the parson thoughtfully, ian I'll
see erbout hit, June--we'll see erbout
hit"
Brer Lazarus turned his glass upside
down. June took the hint and retlled
it. Brer Lazarus slipped it slowly,
stroking his chin at intervals in self
absorption. AT last he broke the silence:
June, / likes you; you is good pint
blank man, an under all de sarcum-
stances you shill have Leah. Now, I'll
tell you bow is gwineter fix hit. Mex
week I'll give a westible festivaD.
Wen hab all sorts of games an fun, an
when we is all seated at de supper table
I'll 'nounce you an Leah as to be
married soon, with my consent and her
maw's. An June, look here, boy, dat
westible am gwineter DO cost somefin,
so I'll take the $50 now; slider de ting
done settled, so you mightest well sen
de heifer 'roun termorrer.
Brer Lazarus rode home in good
humor, leaving June grinning with de-
light.
That same afternoon Brer Lazarus,
after much intellectual labor, evolved
the following invitation:
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

YouSs or mIddle-aged men suffering
from nervous debility, loss Of memory,
premature old age, as the result OF BAD
habits should send 10 cents in stamps for
illustrated book Offering sure means OF
cure. Address Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

An Austrian court recently pub
lished a curious list of twenty-seven
persons whose whereabouts ''are un-
known" and for whom it appointed a
guardian. The list included twelve
Counts. four Countesses, three Barons
and three Baronesses Of well-known
Austrian families, and some army of
ficers in active service, whose where
abouts the court alleges it does not
know.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19
A Man Lassoed By n steer.
boston Globe. |

A Cotton (Cal.) citizen tied one end Of a
rope around his waist the other day, while
he lassoed a Texas steer with the other
lie thought he had the animal, but at the
end of the first one hundred yard heat he
found that the steer had him.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

SorT, plant and glossy hair results from
the use Of Halls Hair ReIewer.
For imparting tone and strength TO the
stomach. liver and bowels, take Ayers Pills.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

The Customs Department has de-
cided that regalia for use in Odd Fell
lows lodges csn be imported duty FREQ,
Waskiw0tow PhH
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

Is man open to the charge Of ASSAULT
and battery Tor cudgelling his brainsi
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

"A Vermont editor has becn appoint.
ed pound-master. He can shut up bis
delinquent subseribsrs. Esseilfns Hea.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

IT Is estimated that one In three of the
females of this~country suffer from com
plants peculiar to their sex which may be
relieved by DIR. Dromgoole's English Fe-
male Bitterx
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

DIR. SAaE's Catarrh Remedy cures when
every other so-called remedy fails
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

BURNING out the oil makes . lamp
lighter o. Piedyuae
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

Ir afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

MAIDS in waiting-those beyond twenty.
hve.-SL Pad Herald.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

PIKE sTooTaAcHE DROPS curein minute, 2ss
Glenn's sulphur Sodp heals and beautines. nc
GERMAN Com REMOVER kills Corns Bunions
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

Hoxr-RUIE-wipe your feet bsfors yoa
come in.-Nep Hogsn NeDs.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

No Opi,im In Piso's Cure for Consump-
tion. Cures where other remedies fail. 26c.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

THE strawberry shortcake is not long for
this worldly Y Journal
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19
.rh. sIourh oe De.noudenc,..

VILLAINS In the play are always caught
in the act. ct.-Isdiandpolfs Journal.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

"A cuAsM that often separates friends:
Sarcasm
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19

Ir the night air Is unwholssome, why do
owls live SO long i-Natiosai Weekly.
The Osceola times., 1886-06-19
Tired Languid Dull

Expresses the condition of thousands Of people
at this season. The depressing effects OF the warn
weather and that tired feeling are quickly over
come by the use of Hoods sarsaparilia- IL sivse
strength In place of weakness, gives tone 70 every
organ, creates appetite, and purines the BLOOD
Give II y trial now.
"Two months ago commenced taking Hood'e
sarsaparilla rs an experiment, had no appetite
or strength and felt tired all tho time attributed
my condition to scrofulous hamor. had tried sev'
eral different kinds Of medicine. without receiving
any benefit. But as soon as had taken half bot
Tia of Hoods sarsaparilia, my appetite wus re-
stored. and my stomach felt better. l have taken
three bottles. and never felt better" MIS- J. y
DoLBHARE. Pascoag. II. i.
Hoods sarsaparilla gave mo nsw life. and 70.
stored me to my wonted health and strength"
WILLIAM H. CLoUaH. Tilton, N. II.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18

On Tuesday afternoon. the I'd inst, the
sad intelligence was waited through this
sllage that John HI. Batchelder was
dead. To nearly every person, especial
" the la6orfng men, this was indeed sad
news. Mr.. Batchelder was engaged in
Che polishing business at South Barre
ana employed about 20 men. He was
ihli or push and enterprise, and did not
hesitate to strip off his oat and roll up
MS sleeves whenever it was necessary to
40 So. Within the past three or four
years ne has built up a prosperous busi-
ness. He was one of the pioneers in the
grant business, and when the railroad
was opened to Barre, foresaw the pros
perlty oil the business and made it his
lie work. The funeral was held on
Thursday in the NJ. E. church, Rev. A.
M: Wheeler officiating. The church was
niled to overlooking with sympathizing
people. Mr.. Batchelder's wOrkmen sat
with the mourners. and when they took
Their final leave of The departed, it
seemed as though they had lost their
nearest friend. 1t seems mysterious
sometimes that such men as MIR. Batchel-
der should be taken in the prime of life
ana from active duties. We are taught
that the ways of God are past finding
out" Mr.. Batchelder had given his
heart to God and was ready to go. still
ne desired to live. thai he might do more
imam he had in the past to bless his fellow
men and honor his Creator. He will eyer
be remembered by his friends and associ-
aces. Mr.. BatcheIder leaves a wife, for
merly known as Nellie Parker. and
daughter of G. S. Parker, of Elmore, VT.
Barre ERterDrise,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18

A SAD SToRY.-M Mrs. Sophia J.
Norton made public at Woodlicki
Conn.,, Friday, a strange story of her
abduction and confinement in Middle:
town insane asylum. A yesr ago Miss
Minnie Norton, a handsome young
cousin, came to live with them. Her
husband soon became infatuated with
the young lady and practically made
her mistress of the house. He then
became DESTROYS of Kidding himself of
his wife, and one day in the latter
part of November forced her into a
carriage and took her to Widdletown
asylum, where she was admitted on a
certificate purporting to be signed by
one DIR. Barbour. AS soon as DIR.
Shea, superintendent of the asylum,
examined her he pronounced her per-
fectly sane, and offered her her liber-
ty. She requested the privilege of
remaining, however, in preference to
returning to her unhappy home.
When she left the asylum she found
her husband had fled /; that her three
children were at her fathers, and that
the cousin was in possession of the
farm. She will institute proceedings
to recover possession of the farm.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18
Probate court-LamotIIe District.

Probate Court-LamotIIe District.
The following business was trans
acted at the Probate Office in Hyde
Park, during the week ending Mar.
Is, 1886 -
March Sth.-R. w. McFarland's estate,
Johnson; Administrator asks for an ex-
tension of the time to settle the estate.
Hearing set for March 27th, 1886.
March 9th.-Avery S. Ladd's estate,
Johnson; Appraisers and Commissioners
maker report. Administrator asks for Ii
cense to sell real estate. Hearing set for
March Goth, 1856. Eunice c. Dodge's es-
tate, Johnson Administrator returns
inventory.
March 1lth.-Wm. J. Duffy, Guardian
ship, Cambridge; Guardian settles his
account. John N. Willey's estate, Wa
terville; Lucinda Wiley appointed Ad-
ministratrix. Elias Woods estate, Cam
bridge; Appraisers make report.
March 12th.-Hiram Woods estate,
Cambridge; Commissioners make report.
Lena A. and Frank j. Robinson, Guar
dianship, Stowe; Guardian returns in
ventory.
March 13th.-Nellie A. and Walter S.
Hodge, Guardianship, Stowe; Guardian
makes report. 0. p. Coddings' estate.
johnson; Administrators settles her &C
count. Assignment made to widow and
decree made to heirs. Robert Slater's
estate, Belvidere; Appraisers return in
ventory.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18

We invite the attention of our readers
to DoRCAs, a magazine devoted to the
pursuits of woment, and recognized by
all as the best authority in all branches
of woman's handiwork. The March
number contains an excellent article or
Decorative Art, By Lydia Hoyt Farmer,
in which is given minute and full direc-
tons for painting on silk boiling cloth,
thus enabling II who has never attemp-
ted anything in this popular art, to work
without fear of failure. There is also "A
delightful article on Fish Scale Embroid-
cry and Decoration. novel and entertain
ing. Miss Hepworth Dixon gives one of
her very sensible and practical articles
on Felt Embroidery. In addition there
are directions for child's knitted sack,
crochet ball fringe; knitted lace and cor
ner. knitted slippers; infants socks, ETC.,
nearly all of which are handsomely il
Illustrated. The literary department is
admirably managed, and the editorial
pages with practical suggestions with
regard to new industries and employ
ments for The subscription is
so low-only ST. per year-that no lady
can afford to be without it. Address,
DoRCAs, S72 Broadway, New York City.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18

Such an expansion of executive
power as that contemplated by Presi-
dent Cleveland in assuming the au-
thority to suppress or destroy Official
records cannot be viewed without
alarm. Hence the debate in the Sen
ste on this question is one of unusual
Importance. If the question were
presented free from partisan considera-
tons there is probably not a states
man or jurist in the country who would
disagree with Mr.. Edmunds. The
Constitution, the statutes and the
~precedents are against the Presidents
extraordinary assumption of power.
But the exigencies of the Democratic
party as represented in the White
House appear to make necessary the
effort to cont-overt these unanswera-
BILE facts and arguments, by his party
friends in the Senate.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18

RETAILING MnK.-Every block or
two on all the principal bushes streets
in Valparaiso is a platform on which
a COW is tied and MIXED to order by
a dairy-maid whenever a customer
calls. On a table neal by are usual
~ found measures, cans and glasses,
and often a little brandy, where a
thirsty man a mix a glass of punch
If he likes. In the morning these
stands are usually surrounded by SER
wants from the ~aristocratic houses
with cups and buckets, awaiting their
turn, while as fast as one cow was ex-
hausted she was dismissed and anoth-
er driven upon the platform. This
plan has its advantages, and the pump
handle is not much used in Chill by
dairymen.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18

The March Magazine of american HIS
tory presents an appetIzing table of con-
tents. Every article is of Importance
and of superior merit. The frOntispiece
is an excellent steel portrait of Gen. w.
L. ShermaA. The opening article, 1.-The
Van Cortlandt Manor house" is from the
pen of the editor, and is illustrated with
curious relics of two and one half centu-
ries ago. The Hon. John w. Johnston
contributes the second article. "Shall we
have Colonies and a navy?' discussing in
an exceptionally able and informing
manner the attempts hitherto to COLOMBO
the United States. Mr.. Arthur Harvey
follows with a most interesting and de-
lightfully readable sketch of "Cham-
plains American Experience in 1913"
Then we have a fresh absorbing
study in early western history, a sketch
Of ''Simon Girty, the White Indian" an
admirably written article by Geo. w.
Ranck. There are three war papers in
this number, all of the first interest.
Hon. Horatio King, formerly one of
President Buchanan's cabinet, presents a
graphic account of 1.-The Trent Affair"
which cannot fail to attract wide atten-
ton. Gen. William Farrar Smith writes
on ''Shiloh." George B. Bacon gives a
thrilling description of the breaking OF
the chain for Farragut's fleet, at the forts
below New Orleans. The varied depart
ments are filled with particularly choice
reading. Price So a year in advance.
Published at 80 Lafayette Place, New
York City.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18

THAT"INNocUoUs DEsUETUDE" PARA
GRAPH.-The minority of the Com
mittee has said truly that no such
spectacle as this had ever been wit
messed during the time the Demo
Gratis had control of the Senate, from
1879 to 1881, and the President, in
his supplementary minority report, to
the deliberations of the Senate, has
stated with a fullness of rhetoric
which is as charming as it is unique,
that these statutes of the United States
and the practices under them, have
nov for many years fallen into a state
of ''innocuous disuetude." If that be
true, it onght to be one of the mis-
sions of the President in discharging
the duty that the constitution imputes
to him, to take the statute out of dis
use Gf may use a shorter and hum
bier phrase), and, as he is sworn to
do, put it into faithful execution
From Mr.. Edmund's Speech.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18
Estate Of samuel Barnes.

The undersigned, having been appolntedp by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District OF LhhnoiIe.
Commissioners, to receive, examine, anu auJus'
Ali claims and demands of all persons against the
estate of Samuel Barnes late Of stowe, IN sall
district, deceased, and ali claims exhibited IN on.
set thereto, hereby give notice that we VIII meet
for the purposes aforesaid, at the dw~elling-house
of the late Samuel Barnes on the ID DAY OF Apfu
and 3lst day of July next, from O'CLOCK ,. m.
until 4 O'Clock d. m, each of said days, and that
SIX months from the LIST day of March AID. 1886,
is the time limited by said Court Tor sald
creditors to present their claims to us Tor exam
ination and allowance.
Dated at Stowe, this sth day Of March
+. BlGELOW,
o95w2 Commissioners.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18
BILInISMESS.

Bilious symptoms invariably
arise from indigestion, such as
Yurred tongue, Vomitingofbile.
giddlness, sick headache, ir-
regular bowels. The liver Sc
eretes the bile and acts like q
filter or sieve, to cleanse imnu-
rites Of the blood. By irpepu-
larity in its action or suspen-
slons OF its functions, the bile
is liable to overflow into the
blood, causingjaundice, sallow
complexion, yellow eyes, bill
ious diarrh@a, a Ianguid.
weary feeling and many Other
distressing symptoms. Bilious
ness may be properly termed
an affection OF the liver. and
can be thoroughly cured bvthe
grand regulator Of the liver
and hillary organs, BURDOCK
BLOOD BITTERS. 1t acts upon the
stomach, bowels and liver.
making healthy bile and pure
blood, and opens the culverts
ana SlulceWays for the outlet
OF disease. Sold everywhere
ana guaranteed to cure.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18
Estate OF RosiIIa Scribner.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by tn e
Hon. Probate Court for the District of Lamollle.
Commissioners, to receive, examine, and ADJUST
all claims and demands of all persons against the
Estate of Rosilla S~cribner, late of Stowe, in
said District, deceased, and all claims exhibited
meet for the purposes aforesaid, at the dwelling.
house of the late Rosilla S%cribner, in Stowe,
on the 22d day of March and 26th day of
August next, from l p. m. until 4 p, m,
each of said days, and that six months from the
10Th day of Feb, A. 1886, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Stowe this End day of March
A. ID. 1856. II j. BENSON,
VERNON
223W3 commissioners
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1886-03-18

A good laugh is healthy. This ex-
ercise will be provoked by the clever
catalogue and cards sent free by Will
liams, Clark & Co., manufacturers of
Americas brand high grade bone fer
%tilizers, Cotton Exchange, New York.
Their Americas brand is certainly a
guaranty of high quality, when it ap-
pears that the average valuation OF
this fertilizer for the past four years
by the experiment station of Connec-
ticut is $37.74 and of Massachusetts
S3I.37-remarkable figures for goods
that retail at $50 per ton. The pop
ularlty of these goods is therefore de-
served, and we recommend them as
yielding full value for their cost.