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The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
SUBURBAN NEWS.

Mr.. S. Nj. Watson has been elected chair
man of the finance committee of the Village
improvement Society. Tonight, at O'Clock,
the fair committee will meet. when the cues
steam fire engine, will come up.
CUMBERLAND MILLS.
The new church bell has arrived. 1t is
from Meneely & Co., West Troy, N. Y, of
bell metal and weighs 1000 pounds. 1t rings
in the key of G. 1t will probably be put In
place and completed in time to ring the New
Year in.
SACCARAPPA.
Deputy Sheriff Chute arrested Francis Co.
dy. clerk at the Maple Leaf drug store, Sac
carappa, Saturday, on four single sales of
liquor. He was brought before Judge Shaw
and fined $50 and costs on each sale. Fines
and costs all paid.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
Apples for England

Mr.. M. Ennis, of the firm of John Mills.
Manchester, England, is stopping at the Mer-
chants Exchange Hotel This is his fourth
season in Portland. in the business of buying
apples and shipping for the English market,
he being one of the largest buyers in the
country. At the present time the average
price Tor good fruit is $1.35 per barrel The
average price of best Baldwnr il Liverpool
Is ten shillings per barrel. He has already
shipped many. and 5000 barrels will go on
the nrst steamer that leaves here.
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ST. DomInIck's Conference.

ST. Dominick's Conference of st. Vincent
de Paul, will give promenade concert and
coffee party at City Hall, Wednesday eve
ming, for the relief of the poor. These con-
ferences do an immense deal of good through
out the country. In the United States there
are $50 conferences comprising 1881 men,
bers who have visited. the past year, 1897
families and assisted them to the amount of
$4,000. In this city there are two confer
ences, one at the Cathedral and the other at
ST. Dominick's, and in the past six years
they have expended $4,000 on the poor of
this city. 1t is to be hoped there will be a
large turnout Wednesday night
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
In the interests of,as.x

A large meeting of delegates from various
labor organizations of the city was held in
knights of Labor hall yesterday afternoon
to consider the ACCESSIBILITY of uniting all the
organizations under one head, without sur
rendering their individual organization
There was considerable interest manifested
In the proposed organization, and after dis
cussion, committee consisting of b. B.
Martis, W. j. Healey, Charles A. Tracey.
W. ID. Green, M. l.. Stickney, L. b. Howard,
Messrs. Monroe and Conner, were appointed
to notify trades unions not represented, that
another meeting would be held next Sunday.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
Sold a Mortgaged Horse.

Marshal Hawkes. has received letter
from Joseph F. Wilson, No. PAT Washington
street, Boston, stating that j. A. earle
mortgaged to him his horse, harness and
wagon, and that he Carlo sold the horse to
Mr.. Aver Of Cambridge, Mass From Mrs
Carries statement he.understands that earle
is a Portland man, and asks for his arrest.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15

A special meeting of Portland Typograph-
cal Union was held Saturday afternoon, in
the office of Owen, Strout & Co. 1t was de-
cided to have the annual supper at the Preble
House, the first Saturday evening in Deem
Der. The committee are Messrs. Frank X.
Barnes, Charles A. Tracy and Fred o. Tur-
ner. Messrs. Robert M. Barton, William II.
Green and Charles A. Tracy were chosen
delegates to the meeting in Knights Of Labor
hall Sunday afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
SHADOWS OF A GREAT CITY.

"obSNS VI A Nlsh4al Slifs
The tour of the Shadows of Great City,
has been very successful. 1t is said to be
thoroughly original in its plot, its situations,
and clearly defined characters Its scenic
surroundings are fine, and some of the more
prominent effects realistic to degree rarely
seen on the stage. The story is compactiy
and gracefully told in the dialogue and the
action is brisk, The incidents follow one
another naturally and effectively. The dia-
logue isscrisp and sharp and the construction.
both for scenic and dramatic effects is admir-
able. 1t is good play well acted by a good
company. The full cast is as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
Week of Prayer for Young Men

This is the week of prayer for young men
and Young Mems Christian Associations.
which is observed for the twenty first season
by the Associations in all lands. Meetings
will be held at the Association rooms in this
city every evening of this week, except
Tuesday evening, at 7.45 o'clock. The topic
for tonight is "From self-willed exile to
home" Luke XIV: 11-24; leader, f. ID. Wins
low. Several of the city pastors have signi-
fed their intention of being present during
the week. The public are cordially invited
ia attend
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
Silver Wedding.

Mr. and Mrs Frederick Fox received
surprise party at their residence on State
street, Saturday evening, on the 18th ami
versary of their wedding. The party was
composed almost exclusively of relatives,
and some of the gifts were very handsome.
There were several elegant silver pieces, be-
sides flowers and fruit among the presents,
and two separate gifts of % silver dollars
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15

and -. by Misses Jennison and Harding of
Bangor, that are beautifully executed.
These are but few of the pictures eX-
hibited. and we shall have to speak Of the
Others. with the water colors and black and
whites on another occasion. The exhibition
will be open on and after today to the men,
hers until the 9th inst.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
TINS county have been recorded at the Regis.
try Of Deeds:
land, 500. 0' % homei'
Gorham- Gardiner M. Parker 10 char,as
MeSerYe, land $1,000 " S"t'eS ~
land, $1,000. W WV 30 a. "iiei'
Observation-Disclosures s. Penneu IN pa,r,ol, n,o
Manus land, $3.50. W i"'i'A mo-
Harpswell-Margaret Weber to Fred G. Merri.
man, land, $1,000. - "A''i'
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MARRIAGES..

In this city. Dec. 10, by Rev. j. W. Bashford.
George Moran and Miss Agnes Mcfarland, both
Of Portland.
In Woolwich, Oct. 81, Joshua B. Wright of
Woolwieh and Miss Frances B. Webster Of ST.
John, N. b.
In Lisbon, Oct: 80, George H. White and Miss
Hattie L. Newell
In Natck, Nov. .. Capt. Seth T. Woodward of
Bath and Mrs Viatta ID. Forsyth of Natick
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
pEroRE RECORDER DYER.

SAruRDAY.-rhomas Quiley and Foster Nj lier
lntoAicatlon. Each Ia days in county iail
susan Hamilton. lntoxication; second offence.
Ninety days in the city house 0f COZ rectlon.
county Jail.
William Dixon. Assault. Thirty days in the
county lail.
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DEATHS.

In Edgecomb Nov. g. Simon M. Huff, aged n
years.
In Boothbay, Nov. 8, Frank o. Lewis, aged 8
years 20 days
In East Oxford, Oct. 20, Clara d. Soule aged
sc years. $50
In Canton. Nov. 1, Roscoe S. Kidder, aged %
years 6 months.
In New Gloucester, Oct. a. Stephen Morse.
aged "a years.
In Hallowell, Nov s, Edwin P. Norton. aged
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15

Our Carpet Floor is the largest, light.
est and best In the country, and we are
showing the best goods for the smallest
amount OF money that we ever had to OF.
Ter, but we cannot guarantee the prices
only from week to week. That these
trades are appreciated can be seen by
the crowds OF people who have visited
our store the past week. We ask a call
ana we will trust the quality OF the
goods and the price ON them to do the
rest. One thing we will add. Ysu have
no conception OF the extent of our estab-
iishment or the beautiful goods we
handle unless you call. This Is no ghost
story, but solid facts which will he
borne out to your entire satisfaction II
you VIII come and see. We keep open
every evening until O'Clock, and have
eiectric lights on three floors. ANY or
the goods we will sell for cash, or a
quarter down at time OF purchase and
9gaisnce 80 per month, In the amount be
$5O or under, and $40 per month IN
SIOO or under. To make it more plain
we will sell $40 Plush Set for $40
Sown and SO per month; $50 Chamber
SSe sa Tor 20 down and So per month; a
2So Carpet for So down and So per
month; $50 Range for SIS down and
30 per month. Come and see us, see the
stock, see our bdilding, ride ON the ele-
YatOr up and down from floor to floor.
we guarantee You the fairest and most
honest treatment that can be accorded
70 customers. Respectfully your obe-
dent servants.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
Niw&s&w

Advice 10 Xothers.-MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; itproduces natural, quiet sleep by
relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub
awakes as ''bright as button" 1t is very pleas
ant TO taste. II soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy for diar-
rhna, whether arising from teethlng or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
ElnlH ierNuR
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
NOTES..

Stockbridge will give concert at City
Hall Thanksgiving night, at which the Hun
garian Gypsy Band and Prof. Churchill, the
elocutionist, will appear
Nov. 22d and I'D, Ben Maginley will ap-
in "May Blossoms"
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
GET RID OF THAT BAD TASTE.

When you wake up in the morning with bad
taste In your mouth, with a yellow coating on
your teeth and gums, don't imagine it was all
caused by what you ate the night before. OF
course everybody does that and everybody "swears
of" from again eating such food. The trouble is
that your liver is clogged your kidneys are over
worked and your bowels are not doing their duty
Take from three to ten of BRANDETHs PILLS
and note the sudden and wonderful change in
y,,ur system.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
LACE CURTAIN
Department..

Nottingham Lace Curtains s1.OO per
pair and upwards.
Nottingham Lace Curtains $500 per
pair and upwards.
Swiss Lace Curtains $500 per pair and
upwards.
Madras Lace Curtains $3.50 per pair
and upwards.
Applique Lace Curtains $500 per pair.
Silk Lace Curtains $500 per pair.
Madras Lace Curtains by the yard, 50
cents.
TurkOman Curtains $3.50 to $500 per
pair.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
General Grant Visited euerv civlli,aa

CeHerai Grant visited every civilized
country yet III an his travels, he had never seen
a more effectual remedy for coughs and colds than
Adamsom's Botanic Balsam. Sold by druggists
and dealers at 80 cents. Trial size 10 cents
Large bottles rs cents.
nov is MW&SSw
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.
OVERCOATS !!
OvERCOATS F!

This is evidently an OvERCOAT YEAR with
Having manufactured Twenty-Five thousand,
$4,000, of them for our entire New England trade
this season, and have sold more to date than for
several years, the REASON of course Isl that In
making up such immense quantities, WE OWN
THEM LOWER than any other house in the State
at prees EoR
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Turner Bros.
SPECIAL SALES.

LOT NO. j. COl0red Silk Pushes
So cents, usual price Sl,25.
LOT NO. 2. COlOred Silk Velvets
SO cents, regular price $1.00.
LOT NO. 3. COlOred BrOcade Vel.
vets reduced from $500 to ST. 80,
LOT NO. 4. Silk and Wool Dress
Goods AZ l-2 cts, former price
$1.00.
LOT NO. 5. HOmespun Dress Goods
reduced from $500 to so cts.
LOT NO. 6. Black Cashmere Bar
retz reduced from SIPS to 75c.
LOT NO. 2. Black French Ar
mures 45 cts, former price 75c.
Seal Plush ClOaks a speciality, new
lot just received.
Seal Plush Cl0aks made to order
by the best wOrkmen.
Extra bargains i'm Black Silks,
Satin Rhadames, and several
new weayes just received.
Best Prints ) cents. WestbrOOk
Ginghams s cents.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
SM&W&wly

IL you are tired taking the large, old-fashloned
gripping pills, try Carttrs Little Liver Pills and
take some comfort. man can't stand every
thing. One pill dose. noyed&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15

HARPER's BAzAR.-This beautiful weekly pub.
heation is aweleome visitor TO the parloi circle.
The number for the ensuing week has been re-
ceived by N. q. Fessenden, 4s4 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1886-11-15
NOTICE THIS:

So far this season we have been receiving DAILY
from our wholesale house in Boston, new styles
BOYS and CHILDREN as fast sell them.
BEGINNING TO-DAYwe shall REDUCE PRICES
ON OUR PRESENT STOCK each week until JAN
uay Ist, to close out lots instead of ordering from
our wholesale house.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-11-29
COUNTY COURT.

Following is the list of petit Jurors
drawn for the coming term of Caledonis
county court;
Burke-D. s. Townsend, Allen r. Royce
Barnet-Peter Lindsay, w. L. Darling.
Danville-Joel r. Dole, Marshall j
Morse.
Groton-Herace A. Clark.
Hardwick-C. M. Bailey, O. II. Marsh.
Kirby-W. P. Willis.
Lyndon. C. Daton, John Allen.
Newark. o. Sleeper.
Peacham-RobertT aisey, G. A. Kenerson
Ryegate-John Miller, HI. A. Dunn.
st. Johnsbury-L. d. Stiles, Geo. f. Good
all.
Stannard-Albert J. Batten.
Sutton S. S. Doud, w. T., Gilman.
Walden-J. G.. Stafford, j. F. Vincent.
Waterford-H. M. Parks, A. G Barker.
Wheelock-Fred Day,
sheftleld--- Waldron Brown.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-11-29
STATE NEWS ITEMS.

OF the 80 engines on the Passunipsic
road IA are now Goa! burners.
The large yoke of oxen exhibited at
the state fair have again changed hands,
and are valued by the present owners at
$1,000.
The oldest living eX-member of Yer
mont legislature is Judge Hollenbeck of
Burlington. Judge Hollenbeck is con-
been confined to his room for several
years.
Thomas Boyle of Ludlow, died few
days ago at the age of los years and
months. He has lived in Ludlow % yrs.
and in this country 80 years. He has
been an active man until the last few
months, walking to the village, 3 miles
from home.
OF the IL generals and 81 colonies of
the Vermont militia of 1888 only two are
now living, Gen. Artemus Cushman of
Roc hester and Col. Frederick Fletcher of
st. Johnsbury Col. Fletcher organized
and maintained the first brass band con-
nected with the militia of the state.
| The real estate which the heirs of the
late Hon. Trenor w. Park have offered
| to transfer as gift for the soldiers
home, comprises 800 acres of fine meadow
| and timber land valued at 100000. The
property can be put in good repair foI
$1,000 and will be ready for occupancy
within short time.
John Thurston, native and resident
Of M ontpelier, was found dead in bed al
Sandwich, Mass, recently. No reason
can be given for his sudden death unless
it was FASTENED by congestion or hear
trouble, which was not apparent hereto
fore. He leaves widow and two chill
dren. His age was about 81 years.
There is prospect that the big waite
power at Luuenburg Falls will soon b
utilized. c.. w. King has secured bon'
for deed from the Burlington & Lamoill
company. and pulp and paper mill com
pany will soon be formed to utilize tn
| privilege. n pldHG VI D1OO,OUU Will NC eS
tablished, and a force of Is hands will b
required.
Following is the customs report for tn
district Of Vermont for October: Valu
OF free goods imported, $161, 1886; dutia
J BILE goods, 1911, 1873; duties, $77, 225 80
, Withdrawn from warehouse, value SLIGO
, duties, S224.S5. Entered for warehouse
: and transportation, $685. duty, $31,
36O.66 Entered for transportation an,
expectation, 4,50S; duty, $16,062
Domestic exports, $135, 1913.
The number of prisoners in the hous
: of correction increases as winter ar
5 proaches, and there are now 80 inmates
There are only 20 cells for the male pris
, oners and it has been necessary to pu
, double cots in many of them. An add
, ton is needed in the prison department,
The prisoners had special dinner wit
several ''extras" Thanksgiving day, an
+ an entertainment in the evening.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-11-29


"Lohn, do you remember when we
used to swing on my fathers front
gate?"
eyes, Maria, | dos
"And the moon used to look so
beautiful, john
ssIt did, Maria
ssAnd the stars were so bright"
"They were.''
II wonder if the moon is so beau
tiful and the stars just as bright now
as they were then. John p
81 presume they are, Maria"
ssThen why can't we swing on the
front gate now and look at the moon
and the stars and the blue night
skies, with their fieeoy clouds, as we
used to do thens'
eve can, Mara, if we want to. /"
"Then, John, let us go out to the
front gate for awhile and see if IT
will seem anything like it used to-
"All right, Maria. You go out
and try it awhile. end if you like it
maybe I'll take turn at it,
But Maria thought him too much
Of brute to do anything of the kind.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-11-29

Thirteen people were poisoned and
made quite sick at Springfield, Mass,
Monday, by drinking tea in which
had been mixed, Trough on Rats"
The tea was left on the piazza of the
house where the family lived, Satur-
day night in a small tin box with an
advertising card of a local tea store.
1t was STEPPED for dinner Tuesday
noon and l3 of the IA people who sat
at the table drank it and all of them
were made sick, some being more Sc
verely affected than others. The head
of the house was L. H. Perkins, SUI
perintendent of the Springfield Silk
Mills company and friends. They
are likely to recover. The plot is
supposed to be the work of
somebody who has been discharg-
ed from the mill by the superinten-
dent: Three doctors worked over
the Perkins family during the eve
ming and pronounced them out of dan
ger at ten O'Clock although the super
intendent had very narrow escape.
The matter has created great local ex-
element and two police officers have
been detailed to work up the case
No definite clew appears that is like
ly to lead to the discovery of the per-
| petrators.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-11-29
See advertisement, Homespun. 33tf

See advertisement, HomeSpun. ooLl.
Jason Young of Greensboro, keeps a
good White Chester boar. ct.
Ten wood choppers wanted, to chop
cord wood at the steam mill, South Bar
ton.
Wood saws filed and satisfaction guar
anteed Rooms in Owen block.
W. E. RANDALL.
Fresh pork, loins, ribs, feet, heads, leaf
lard, sausage meat, etc. For sale at
o. d. OWENS.
Barton, Nov. 30.
A fine lot of new winter Millinery
at Miss E. f. BURROUGHS.
Glover, Noy. 30.
WARM FooTwEAR.-Pontiac boots and
stockings, felt boots, wool-lined boots,
large stock of lumbermen's rubberS and
overshoes at Webster's Boot and Shoe
Store, Barton, VT.
This week, at Mrs. Thomas, hats, fan
cy feathers, stamped linen for rs cents or
the dollar. Felt tides, 10 cents. One
article stamped free to every purchaser
of fancy work material to the amount OF
81.
STRAYED.-Come into the enclosure o
the subscriber Nov. Sd, sheep, which
the owner is requested to prove propert.
pay charges, and take away.
j. G. TURNBULL
No. Greensboro, Nov. %.
The new book Platform Echoes, b.
John B. Cough, is one of the most inten
sely interesting books published during
the year. 1t will be read with new yes
on account of the recent death of tn
lamented author. Nobody will regre
the paying of a small sum for so valuabl
a book. Buy at the first opportunit
YOU have to obtain it.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-11-29
PROBATE COURTS.

Probate Courts will be held on the second and
fourth Fridays of each month at the Probate Office,
in Newport;a nd on each Thursday preceding the
second and fourth Fridays of each month"; at my
office in Barton Landing. o. ii. AUSTIN, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-11-29
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

Mr.. Hayes is the only living ex-presi-
dent of the United States.
Forty rooms in Queen Victoria's palace
at Hampton were damaged by fire Friday,
involving a loss of about $4,000.
The post-office and some thirty bust
ness houses at Durham, N. c., were burn
ed on the 10th inst. Loss 100000.
By recent gales on the great lakes, it is
known that thirty-six vessels either foun-
dered or were driven ashore, and forty
seven persons are known to have perish
ed.
Prince Roccagiovine Bonaparte, who
was wounded when serving as volun-
teer in the French army in Tonquin, COM
mitted suicide at Rome by shooting him
self with revolver. He has lately shown
signs of insanity.
The president is more and more sensi-
tive every day. He seems to think the
newspapers are the natural enemies of
his administration. There is hardly a
publlc man who calls upon him who does
not hear some complaint about the news.
papers.
Six American citizens have been ar
rested in Southern Russia for preaching
in an orthodox assembly of Russians.
Mr.. Lothrop, the United States Minister
at st. Petersburg, has been eudeav oring
to induce the authorities to release the
prisoners, but so far has been unsuccess-
full.
The schools were closed at Ishpeming,
Mich, last week, in consequence Of the
prevalence of malignant diphtheria. Five
adult deaths occurred in one day. There
| are over twenty cases in Deer Lake, a
suburb of the city. Great alarm is pre-
vailing among the people.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-11-29

Barton.
Rev. Mr.. Moody preached very
appropriate sermon Thanksgiving
day.
The T. Club will meet with Miss
Ida Hopkins next Wednesday even
ing.
Winter set in with energy on Thurs
day by snow storm of from sixteen
to eighteen inches in depth.
The Ladies' Society of the Cong.
church will meet with Mrs. Charles
Jenness Wednesday afternoon.
The Odd Girls meet at DR.. Rug
giles on Thursday afternoon. I'M
portant business demands full at
tendance.
The Good Templars had a supper
at Crystal Lake hotel Saturday even
ing, at which over sixty were present.
The supper was after Mr.. Leith's
most approved pattern, and that
means great deal.
Professor w. F. Wentworth of
Boston, a noted elocutionist, will give
an entertainment at the Hall on
Thursday evening. The papers, end
those acquainted with Mr.. Wentworth
endorse him very highly, and we hope
our people will give him a good audi
ence.
The Shepard family gives con.
cert here on Tuesday evening. Oul
people who attended their entertain
ment last year remember that it was
really the best thing we have hao
here in long time. All who wisf
to spend an evening pleasantly, where
the whole entertainment is chaste
pleasing and first-class, should attenC
this.
Fl. F. Pillsbury has made another
purchase of land of 800 acres, which
gives him undisputed possession O
the territory from Wiloughby Lake
to Sheffield line, west of the O.. & G
steam mill. The new purchase is
wild and mountainous, but contains
considerable timber. Mr.. Pillsbury
and family and Mrs. Jewell and sor
expect to start for Florida next week
Between seventy and eighty people
accepted the generous invitation ex
tended by j. Wesley Batchelder'
people, and partook of nice supper
and enjoyed the music of piano, horl
and clarionet on Saturday evening
Mr.. Steddy, the noted clarionet play
er, was present and played severa
pieces on his instrument. The even
ing was much enjoyed by all present
The editor is home again, and wi
attend to some matters of bushes
which have been neglected. Our pa
irons who wish to get their supply Q
periodicals for the year will do we
to consult our club list and "specis
Offer and save money thereby. w
shall give opportunity to all in th
county, and nelghboring towns ,
Caledonia county. to meet us or OF
agent at the postoffices, the time t
be announced from week to week.
Quimby Post, G. A. B., will mes
at opera hall on Wednesday evening
10 honor of Capt. Geo. w. Quimb,
for whom the Post was named, /;
which time the large portrait of Cap
Quimby, presented by his siste
Mrs. Masta. will be accepted by til
Post with proper acknowledgement
There will be singing by choir, m,
sic by the band, historical and enlt
CYSTIC remarks and other interestln
exercises. The public is cordial
invited. Capt. Quimby enlisted fro
this village in the old 4th Regt., an
was killed at Fredricksburgh. III
people will be pleased with the exc
cises.