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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
LONDONDERRY.

Our Indian summer was rather late
but it got here just the same.
Frank Larabee started on his re-
turn trip 10 Illinois last Monday
morning.
Uncle Barnet Waite is able to sit
up. The other sick are also improv-
ing.
On account of bad weather the ly-
ceum was postponed from Wednes-
day night of last week to Wednesday
night of this week, when the question
"Resolved that Canada ought to be
annexed to the United States" will
be discussed.
The Church fair, which occurred
last Friday night, was decided sue
cess, as the returns show that $50
was realized. Ticket number %
drew the quilt and was held by Mer-
rill Davis. Mrs. +. f. Arnold drew
the ring and James Sutton the lamp.
A variety of amusements were offered
as an entertainment and all seemed
well pleased. The proceeds will be
used to repair the church which needs
it badly.
The G. M. r. & G.. Club, in.
stead of holding pigeon shoot, held
a hunt, which furnished our huntsmen
a chance to show their actual skill.
The men were divided into two divis-
ions, one captained by Geo. Howard
and the other by R. E. Bostwick
All day long men and hounds were
busy collecting all the game from Q
mouse to tame rabbit. When eve
ming came and all of the hunters had
arrived and game counted, it was
found that Capt. Howard, with his
flour trophies" had won the contest
Then they sat down to bountiful re-
past at the expense Of the losing side
which was made more thrilling by thu
appear ance of the ladies to share witt
them one of Farwelps best. Tht
days sport was finally ended by so
cial hop at the hotel hall.
Such delightful weather as we ar,
having, naturally draws forth all O.
our beautiful conceptions in supper
of it. There is just one thing that W.
have lost by our weather-that is
those persons who are always wishing
that they could 60 South. To b.
sure, during the uncalled for fall rain:
we felt like-well-like cursing tn,
elements for the primary deluge
But the old adage: ''That you can
sustain any great loss without som'
small gain" came to our rescue, 81
that now we are basking in white
weather unparalleled for its mildness
and we can't help thinking that there
is something left in old Vermont YET
except hardships.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
MALARIA AND WANT OF ENERGY

MALARIA AND WANT OF ENERGY
Is one great cause of misfortune in
business, as well as a neglect of
household duties. The use of Aunt
RachaePs Malarial Bitters will effect
ually give tone and energy to the
physical powers of the system, cures
malaria and remove lassitude. The
Peruvian Bark contained in them is o
sure cure for Ague.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
TIE POPULATION Or LONDONDERRY

The POPULATION Or LONDONDERRY
Is about 1900 and we wo.ld say at leas-
one-half are troubled with some affection
ON the throat and lungs. as those com
plants are, according to statistics. more
numerous than others. We would advise
all our readers not to neglect the oppor-
aunity 10 call on their druggist and get a
bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. Trial size Free. Large bot
ties zoe and 81. Sold by all druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
THE HANDsoMEsT LADY IN LONDONDERRY

THE HANDsOMEsT LADY IN LONDONDERRY
Remarked to a friend the other day that
she knew Kemp Balsam for the throat
and lungs was superior remedy, as il
stopped her cough instantly when other
cough remedies had no effect whatever.
So to prove this and convince you of it's
merit any druggist will give you Sample
BEETLE Free. Large size so and 81.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
A YOUNG BUSTER.

A. A. Parker dressed steer for
j Ohm Thompson, one of the most
prosperous farmers in town, two
y ears and eleven days old that weigh
ed few pounds over seven hundred
when dressed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

The M. E. Sunday School was
recognized the 6, inst. with the fol
lowing officers. Supt., A. L. Will
son Asst. Supt., Mrs. W. A. Bry-
ant; Sec, Ebert Landman Treas.
c. d. Farnum; Librarians, JOSEPH
Cummings and Jessie Wilson.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
WELL BUTTENED UP.

Mrs. E. S. Garfield, working
woman of this town, has made in the
past five years, for her own family of
four, $50 button holes. No wonder
woman's work is never done"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Mrs. j. N. Hunting has been dan
gerously ill with heart trouble. She
is now thought to be better. Her
two brothers, Henry and Frank
Phelps of Bellows Falls were called
to see her during the fore part of the
week.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

AS matter of interes to many of
our older towns people as well as to
many distant re aders who formerly
resided here, we clip the following
from the Hudson Mass. Enterprise,
kindly furnished us by Mr.. Silas
Whitman:
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

There can be nothing sadder than the
expression which creeps over the face of
the man who has on twice round scarf
when some alphabetically inclined in
dividual asks him if he has a sore
throat.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
So. Londonderry.

W~I have an odd red OK, five years
old, weight obout 1900, which l would
like to sell or get mate for. Herman
Griswold, No. windham Postoffice,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

SOCIETY MEETINGS.
ANCHOR LODGE No. 80, +. & A, NJ, Tuesday
evenings on or before the full of the moon.
WEST RIVER LODGE No. "a l. o. o. f. Ev
cry Monday evening.
HOOKER POST No. G. A. R. Saturday eve
nings on or before the full of the moon.
The w. r. c., No. 8. Saturday evenings or
or before the full of the moon.
CAMP Foster, S. of v.,2d 4 4th Wednesday,
of each month
FARMERS GRANGE No. l37 p. of H., on tn,
first and third Fridays of each month.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Geo. Babbitt has been confined to
the house for over week with lame
back, which is feared results from a
serious kidney difficulty.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
WINDHAM.

The lyceum club will hold an en-
tertainment at the town hall on We'd
nesday eve. Jan. %, consistingof the
drama, ''The Social Glass, recita-
tions &c.
Mrs. Sophia G. Whiineyof Wards
boro is visiting at l.. NJ. Lawrence's,
Lewis f. White is quite sick witt
rheumatic fever. G..
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Yes The steel-bowed 20 cent
spectacles give perfect satisfaction at
Chas. A. Trip & Co.'S, jewellers,
Brattleboro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Go to R. S. Wilbur, Matchmaker,
South Londonderry, for Watches,
Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, Eye
glasses &C.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
THE
Londonderry Sitter.
So. Londonderry, Vermont.
THE
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

Trains leave daily, Sundays excepted, for
Brattleboro and intermediate stations Mail, IS,
a, M: mixed, l2 80 p. m. Trains arrive from
Brattleboro and Intermediate stations, mixed IL
sea m; mall sa5 pm.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
Stop at the
Bliss House,
RusG funhnu,n VT
Special Notices.
BrattlebOrO, VT.

@~FOR SALE-Five or six good Calves
two or three Cows, twelve nice Sheep.
one nice four. year-old Colt.-At Austin
FennS, LandgrOve, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Seth B. Kingsbury of Bridgewater,
Dakota, who formerly lived in this
vicinity, on the James Martin farm,
but went West 10 years ago, is now
here visiting with his friends and will
remain during the winter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
The New York
PRESS!
For 1889. =
-
DAILY. SUNDAY. WEEKLY,

The agrees ve Republican journal OF The
Me 900 =.
NEWSPAPER FOR THE MASSES,
Founded December l,G 1887,
Circulation November IL, 1855, To- los.
Circulation, November IN, lsSs 2jI,S $40
Largest Daily circulation Of any Repub-
Iican paper In Ameiica.
The PRESS y ,De organ of no fac ION; pulls
no wires; ha, no an mo, 3es 30 avease.
The most remarkable NeWspa-
per success in New York.
The New YORK Press Is now a Ma onai News.
paper, rapidly growing in favor With Repubil
cans o every State N The Union.
Cheap news, Vulgar sensations and trash find
no place IN he columns OF he Press. IL is an
expensive paper, puol shed at me lowest price
American Curren,y perm!,s.
The DAILY PRESS has the brightest Editorial
page in New YORK. Ii sparkles with poin,s.
The SUNDAY PRESS is a splendid twelve page
paper, covering every current topic of interest.
Tue WEEKLY PRESS contains all the good
things of ,he Daily and Sunday editions, with
special features suited to weekly publication.
For those who connot afford the Daily Press or
are prevented by distance from early receiving
it, the WEEKLY PRESS is a splendid substitute
THE PRESS.
Within the redch 70 ALL The best and cheapest
Newspaper published IN america.
Daily and Sunday Press one year. S4OC
six months, zoo
" one month 81
Weekly Press, one year, LOO
Send for the Press Circular with full prticu.
lars and list of excellent premiums.
Samples free Agents wanted everywhere.
/ LIBERAL commissions.
Address,
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26 4 IS North William ST., New York
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

A funny little man refused hat with
very loud lining because it might make
him deaf
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

BAPTIST CHURCH-Rey. o. p. Fuller pas
Tor. Services every Sabbath at usual hours.
NJ. Z. CHURCH--Rev. W, A. Bryant, pastor
Services at usual hours, every Sabbath.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

indispensable in every well regu
lated family-their local paper and a
good city paper, See our Club offer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

Post oflice--H, W. Goddard, p. NJ. Mail:
close at 9 80 a, M. arrive at and s AS m.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Telegraph offices at depot. Telephone office
at Smiths Drug Store.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. II, $780,

-ss-r.a-sa-rsar ga "a "a
e. e. 81
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Keep your feet warm 1t may save you
doctors bill, See the stock to select from,
Scarlet Knit Stockings, sl.0O,
Black Sl25.
Boys " $l,l0.
Sheep Moccasins in the following sizes
to close, AMI please note the price;
Mems, 2 pr, SIS, 3 pr. 9's at Sl.25,
Boys, pr. Is pr 2's, pr. IS, pr.
As, 3 pr. IS, pr, 6s, Sl.00
Mems Felt Boot with Leather Back
Stay, at Sl.l5. Mems Knit and Pulled
Pontacs, Sl62.
Big stock of Lumberman's Overs to go
with the above,
Mems Arctic Over Shoes.
Ladies' /"
Mems Alaska Overs.
Women's Quilted Felt Shoes, Lace.
- Beaver Cong. Flannel Lined.
L" Slippers "
Fancy Slippers for the Holidays.
A Big Stock of Leather Goods which
space will not allow me to speak of.
Drop in If you have anything to buy in
this line and see the best stock in this end
of the county.
You will also find Flour, Graham, Dat
Meal, Buckwheat, Onions Cranberries,
Oranges, Lemons, Figs, Raisins, Can
ned Fruits, Meats Fish and Vegetables,
and the best line of teas in this place.
Try them and be convinced.
GEO G. SMITH.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
A Big LAY OUT.

"A DIG LAY OUT.
H. W. Pierce has "a hens from
which during the past year he has
raised Fl chickens and 3145 eggs
which at current prices were worth
$45.63.
We would state for the benefit of
the farmers of this town that the
State Board of Agriculture will hold
meeting in this place, if desired.
In order that they may be assured of
this they require a request signed by
II citizens.
Col. j. H. Brigham of Ohio, Mas
ter of the National Grange, is ex-
pected in this place to lecture some
time during the season. Due notice
will be given as to time and place.
1t is thought that if the weather is
favorable next Saturday evening that
a number of our citizens will visit
Bondville to hear Prof. Frank Brad
ford.
Fred A. Walker has entirely re-
covered from his recent severe illness
and is about again that same old
Fred.
Mrs. Dea. S. S. Lyon and hel
daughter, Hattie, started for New
York last Saturday to visit with the
son and brother, John. Mrs. Lyon
will remain few weeks in New York
and return home. Miss Hattie, after
brief visit there will 60 to Tampa,
Florida, where she has a brother, and
will remain there through the winter.
Read Talmage's sermon il this is.
sue. Other interesting matter will be
found on our inside pages, including
the Rock of Gibraltar, curiosities OF
the weather, select siftings &c.
The weather continues to be mat.
ter of comment on account of it's unu.
sual mildness and entire absence OF
snow. Early last evening it common
ced to rain and kept it up through
the entire night and into to-day, 9
large quantity of water falling.
Anchor Lodge No. SO F & A. NJ.
ha e installed the following officers
for the ensuing year:
E. A. Brooks, w. NJ; N. B.
johnson, S. w.; H. H. Collins, j
W.; c. d. Farnum, Treas. C. E.
Sawyer, Sec. c. v. Bryant, S. d.
D. B. Goddard, j. D.. NJ. X. Cone
S. S.; H. A. Dudley, j. S. F. F.
Churchill, Chap. G. G. Smith, Mar.
shall; W. H. Belden, Tyler.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

vI would call the attention of
hog breeders to my fine Chester white
stock hog.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
TIE LONDONDERRY SITTER.

West River Lodge, No. "a, |. O.
o. F. installed the following officers
last Monday evening, l.. j. Ret
ting, Dept. Grand Master, and Past
Grand Willard of Brattleboro oflicia-
ting: ID, b. Goddard, n. c.; b.
M. wilkins, V. g.; Stephen Hough-
ton, Treas, c. ID. Far3um, r S. !;
W. L. Wright, p. s.; A. f. Cud-
worth, Com. H, r. Clough, War
den; II. p. Yearly, F. NJ. Leonard,
s. n. g.; ID. w. Marden, Will
Childs, S. V. g.; j. Farmer, Nj.
f. Davis, S. S.; o. s. Abbott, |.
g.; p. r. Holt, o. g.; ii. II.
Howe, Musician. After the install
lation lunch was served and an enjoy
able, social time had.
Hooker Post installed the follow
ing officers, Saturday evening: w.
A. Shattuck, Com; Stephen Hough-
ton, Senior Vice; John Ramsdell
Junior Vice: H. A. Dudley, Adjt.
S. L. Randall, Q. M; VIM. II
Belden, o. D.; w. w. Pierce
Chap.
One of the pleasant episodes of the
occasion was the fine collation. pro
vided and served by the w. R. c
at the close of the Post services.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
A CARD.

Through this medium, we wish to
express our most sincere thanks to
the kind friends and neighbors who
assisted us in the burial of our dear
son and brother, and may the bless
ings of God rest on those, thus af-
ficted.
Mrs. M. A. Larabee,
Lillian Larabee,
Frank Larabee,
Mr.. & Mrs. W. d. StOwell.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
LOCAL SUNNI AIRY,

The regular dance at the rink
comes off tomorrow evening.
Miss Nettie Clough is on the sick
ist--rheumatism.
Oyster crackers at D. B. God
dard's.
The finest line of Dress Goods in
town at G.. G.. Smiths.
The lower mill pond is again clear
of ice.
Eighteen of our citizens attended
the Dramatic entertainment at West
Townshend, Tuesday evening. They
report the entertainment as first-class.
The Methodist donation drew a
pleasant party last evening notwith-
standing the rain.
S. L. Randall met with an accident
yesterday morning, resulting in the
making of kindling wood of two wag-
on wheels.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-08-29
The Indians of Ecuador.

While the Indians are under the rule of the priests, and have accepted the Catholic religion, three hundred and fifty years of submission has not en- tire divorced them from the ancient rites they practiced under the pre-his- toric civilization. Several times a year they have feasts or celebrations in honor of some event in the Inca his tory. They never laugh and seldom smile; they have no songs and few amusements; their only semblance to music is mOurnful chant which they give in unison at the feasts which are intended to keep alive the memories of the Incas. They cling to the tradi- tions and the customs of their an- ccstOrs. They remember the ancient glory of their race, and look to its restoration as the Aztecs of Mexico look for the coming of Montezuma. They have religious relies which they guard with the most sacred care, and here are two great secrets which no tortures at the hands of the Spaniard5 have been able to wiring from them. These are the art of tempering copper so as to give it as keen and enduring an edge as steel. and the burial place of the Incarial treasures. American Magazine.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-08-29
A POPULAR PHRASE.

History of the Origin of the Expression
 By Hook or by Crook"
 The destruction caused by the fire of London, A. D. 1866, during which some thirteen thousand two hundred houses, etc, were burnt down, in very many cases obIiterated all the boundary marks requisite to de- termine the extent of land, and even the very sites occupied by buildings previous to this terrible visitation. When the rubbish was removed and the land cleared, the disputes and en- tangled claims of those whose houses had been destroyed, both as to the po- sition and extent of their property, promised not only interminabe Occu- patton to the courts of law, but made the far more serious evil of delaying the rebuilding of the city, until these disputes were settled, inevitable. I'm pelled by the necessity of coming to a more speedy settlement of their re- spective claims than could be hoped for from legal process, it was de- 
 of all persons concerned should be re- ferred to the judgment and decision of two of the most experienced land-sur- veyors of that day-men who had been thoroughly acquainted with Lon don previous to the fire; and, in o der to escape from the numerous and vast evils which mere delay must occasion, that the decision of these two arbi. trators should be final and binding. The surveyors appointed to determine the rights of the various claimants were Mir. Hook and MT. Crook, who, by the justice of their decisions, gave general satisfaction to the interested parties, and by their speedy determin- ation of the different claims permitted the rebuilding of the city to proceed without the least delay. Hence arose the saying, By Hook or by Crook, !" usually applied to the extrication of persons or things from difficulty N. I. Ledger.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-08-29
A Very Unkind Question:

''Miss Belle Pepperton is very sar- castle young lady, isn't sbe?" said Gus De Jay to one of his friends
 ''I have noticed some tendency that way in her. What has she been say ing to youPn
 Why, yesterday evening was call ing on her, and during the evening 1 remarked that if she wished I would tell her little incident. adding that it had just crossed my mind" '"
 What did she say?'
 ''She merely looked at me and re marked: Did it have far to travel, MT. De Jay?'"
 That was unkind. Did you make any replyP"
 ''No; but looked real grieved. "- Merchant Traveller.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-08-29
THE PICTURE WINDOW.
Something About the Most Critical Stages
 in It's DevelopmeEt.


 in Its Development.
 The search for material ended, the work of construction may begin. Two duplicate copies of the cartoon are first made. One operation sufices to accomplish this. The cartoon is laid on a large table. and beneath 1t are two sheets of similar paper and two sheets of ordinary black transfer paper ar ranged alternately. By passing a small revolving wheel over the out lines Of the cartoon, the acings are quickly and accurately made. Each space is then numbered corresponding ly on both tracings, and one of them is c1t up to make patterns for the glass- cutter. An ingenious dissacting instr ament is used for this purpose. It consists of pair of double-edged shears, which, in cutting, removes a strip of paper just the width of the lead which will separate the fragments of glass when they are finally bound together. In this way each pattern is precisely the size required. When the glass is ready to be put together in the window, there is very little coaxing to be done to get it into place.
 The picture window has now reached the most critical stage in its develop ment The paper patterns are to find suitable counterparts in glass, and upon the nicety with which this sub- stitution is accomplished depends the effect of the entire work. Nothing is left undone that will assist the glass cutter in forming correct color-judg- ments. Throughout the entire proc ess, and he @ particularly, the work progresses under precisely those con- ditions that are best calculated to make surprises and incongruities i'm possible when the whole shall be con- pleted. A sheet of pain glass, the size of the cartoon, is laid over the un- dissected tracing. Outlines of the in- tended lead bands are then painted On the clear glass in black lines of co rre- spending width. On the model thus prepared the paper patterns are stuck by means of little wax. It is now ready to be taken to the fgure-room. where it is placed directly in front of a large window, and the slow work of substituting colored glass for paper begins. c. H. Henderson, in Popular Science Monthly.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-08-29
-Farina Dumplings-One quart c

-Farina Dumplings. One quart of milk, ten ounces of farina, three eggs, one and one-half teaspoonful5 of baking powder. a teaspoonful Of but ter, and one-half pound of flour; let the milk boil; stir in the farina and boil until well done; allow the mixture to cool, and add the melted butter and beaten eggs, and last add the flour, baking powder and salt; drop with tablespoon into salted, boiling water; boil about fifteen minutes. till they rise; remove with skinner and serve with fruit sauce.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-08-29

Plant trees in all waste places; they are liable to grow, and thus make use of the ground which would otherwise grow up to weeds. h time t will bo worth something.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-08-29

Fish Croquettes. - Remove the bones from cold boiled or baked fish and to pint of fish add one egg, two teaspoonfuls of four and tablespoon ful of milk; form into balls, dip in beaten egg, roll in cracker crumbs and fry brown.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-08-29

-Bridget-"Shau lave the hail amp burnin' ma amp" Mistress -"No. am pretty sure NIr. Jones won't be home until daylight He kissed me three times before he left and gave me twenty dollars for a new spring bonnet. "-Terre Haute Express.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-08-29

Almond Cheese Cakes. Line pat ty pans with pastry, and drop in q mixture of the whites Of three eggs. one-fourth of 8 pound of powdered sugar, juice of one-half of lemon one-half of @ pound of blanched ans chopped almonds. Bake in a mod crate oven.-Good Housekeeping.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-08-29
First Tietle GirI ..wbat doe

First Little Girl-''What does your papa do?" Second Little Girl Hes got 8 position under the city government" Well, but what does he do?' 'I don't know; he never said. Guess he don't know hisself." |" Philadelphia Record.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-08-29

The late Mary L. Booth, as cele- brated translator as sho was, c0u.t uot speak a word of French or Ger man.