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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
ALL SORTS.

The Paris dressmakers are said to
be determined on the complete ami
hilation of the hustle. The simplest
draperies are now the most stylish.
Fashion at last accords with common
sense.
The Toronto Globe tells of man
who has cooked his own beefsteak
for fifteen years. He must like it
very well done.-Detroit Free Press.
The value of the Columbia River
salmon catch for this season is esti-
mated at 50, 100000.
Eminent citizens in South Carolina
are killing each other off SO rapidly
nowadays in personal encounters y
that the Charleston News and Cour-
ier declares that " the State is smear
ed with blood from the seaboard tC
the mountains" There has been a
generous sowing of the wind, and
there promises to be copious reap
ing of the whirlwind.-Boston Journ.
al.
The wife of Capt. Henry Smith
of Chicago missed several valuable
articles from her handbag and lunch
basket, which she left on the recep.
ton room table at the Brooks House,
Brattleboro, while at dinner there
Friday. Mrs. DR.. Maggie Miller OF
New York, and temporarily stopping
at Newfane, was suspicioned and the
sheriff started in pursuit, overtaking
her eight miles from town, enroute
to her summer home. When the ar.
ticles were found secreted on her per.
son, Mrs. Miller jumped from hel
carriage and fed toward the river fol
the purpose of suicide. She was re-
strained by the sheriff, who permitted
her to proceed to her home. No ar
rest has been made, her friends de.
claring her insane.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
Special Notice!

l would respectfully announce to the
public that have made a trade with r.
S. Wilbur for his Watch, Clock 4
JeWelry business and hereafter all re-
pairing will be done by me or under my
directions.
My prices will be reasonable and work
promptly and thoroughly done. ! served
three yearsto learn the trade in Boston,
and have had 81 years experience since,
and do not hesitate to say understand
the business, as my work will prove.
Satisfactory arrangements will be ma'ie
with parties sending me work from ad-
joining towns, as to carriage. Remem
Der l do all kinds OF work pertaining to
the trade, and do it myself, no work sent
away. All watches will be examined in
the presence of the parties bringing them
in and the fault shown, to prevent the
over-charge SO often made. Engraving
done with neatness and dispatch. High
est price paid for old gold and silver; the
same made into rings or jewelry should
parties desire it, thereby giving them
the chance to make useful old god OF
or silver keepsakes.
Hoping by strict attention to business
and dealing on the square with every on.
to receive fair share of your atronage
l remain very respectfully.
J. r. DUMMY
So LONDONDERRY Vt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

A Washington dispatch says
Commissioner Tanner is not feeling
in the best spirits, because of the fact
that Secretary Noble seems deter
mined that the Pension office investi-
cation shall be no milk-and-water af-
fair, but shall be thorough and 60 to
the very bottom, and that the whole
truth shall be told. The commission
er was absent in Tennessee during
most of the month of May, SO that he
could not be held personally respon-
sible for what was done then in his
name. This was the month original
ly selected for the investigation to
cover; but Secretary Noble now in-
sists that no such limitation of the
scope of the inquiry shall be permit
ted.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
SHES A DAISY.
"With rings in her nose,
And bells on her toes"


Unless, indeed, the better appella-
ton would be him, a "bully bad
boy" and that's the postoflice at So.
Londonderry. Well, there is one
thing certain the "discharged clerk /"
business is pretty effectually played
out, in fact it's in the soup" That
was terrible mistake when postmas-
ter Chase took the distributing of the
mails in his own hands with the assis-
tance of his wife. Better had he let
it ran along in the old ruts and let all
hands had turn at it. Then he
could have charged it to somebody,
but now, good gracious, he must bear
it all, for he is certainly too gallant to
lay it to his wife. Who advised this,
anyway? Was it Waterman or
Hooker? 1t must have been some
Brattleboro postofiice broker, for,
there are no such born fools up here.
Well, it only illustrates the old saw,
"murder will out"
For three weeks, or more, the dis
tributing of the mails has been solely
done by Mr.. Chase and his wife, yet
it's the old, old story, daily demon
stration of utter incompetency to dis
charge the duties of the office. This
we fully proved last week and would
not again refer to it but that an out
rageous case has come to our knowl .
edge covering portion of the time
referred to. On last week, Monday,
j. c. Gale purchased the farm prod
ucts and other property of c. W.
Harrington. Mr.. Gale did not have
the money by him to pay Harrington
so he wrote to j. C. Robinson, cash
ier Of the Jamaica Savings Bank, to
send him up check for the amount
required. Gale failing to get this on
Tuesday night, when it.was confident
ly expected, and Harrington being
detained here waiting for his money,
drove down to Jamaica on Wednes-
day and going to see Robinson learn
ed that a check had been sent him
the day before. ibis was verified
upon inquiry at the Jamaica postoffice.
Mr.. Gale got what money he needed,
agreeing with Robinson to return the
check if it ever came to light, and
came home. That night he weat tc
the office after the train mail was a..
tributed but this letter was moi
among his mail. Thursday morning.
however, he was in the office and
found this letter in his box, having
been lying about town from Tues
day night to that morning. Oh, it's 8
daisy" neuter gender, third person,
singular number ! While Mr.. Gale
was anxiously watching for this letter
he found in his box one addressed tc
Mrs. Carrie Melendy. This is the
kind of postmaster the bosses give
us-Hip, hip, hurrah !
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
Chris tian EndeayOr Meeting.

A conference of Christian Endeav-
or Societies will be held at Newfane
Saturday, Aug. II, which all En-
deavor Societies and all persons in
terested in their work are invited to
attend. The meetings will commence
at 10 a. m. and close at 4 80 D. m.
At l 80 p. m. Prof. III. H. Shaw of
West Brattleboro will give an address
on the Annual Convention at Phila-
delphia. Discussions and papers on
subjects of interest to the Societies
will occupy the rest of the time. Tea
and coffee will be provided, and teams
will be cared for by the Newfane So
ciety. Half-fare rates will be given
on the railroad.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

In the recent moving machine con-
test at Rutland, instituted by the
Herald five machines were entered,
as follows: Walter A. Wood, Deer
ing, Granite State, Eureka and
Brown Self-sharpener. A thorough
test was made occupying part of
three days The judges gave the
first preference to the Wood. We
quote from their report:
The results of the judges tests,
though agreeing closely, leave no
doubt in their minds that the Walter
A. Wood machine is entitled to first
place. The excellence and effective
ness of the fitting device, combined
with the use of large lead wheel in
front of the inner shoe, are commend
able features. 1t is thought that the
"droop frame" of this machine,
which raises and falls with the knife
head and insures constant alignment
of the pitman, is also worthy of
special consideration. -
The judges consider that the Deer
ing mower deserves special mention
as being very easy Of manipulation.
1t is believed to be a we'll constructed
machine on scientific principles. A
valuable feature is found in the fact
that both fitting and lifting of the
cutterbar are done by one operation.
The judges give precedence to the
varions machines, as follows: Wood,
for construction and for ease on
horses Deering, ease of manipula-
ton; Eureka, power; Granite State,
adaptability to all kinds of work on
all kinds of land.
Three different draft tests were
made which averaged as follows
Wood, first, with average draft of
223 1-2 pounds Deering, second,
with average draft of 227 2-3 pounds ;
Eureka, third, with average draft OF
246 3-4 pounds; Granite State, fourth,
with average draft of 230 01-2 pounds
Brown, fifth, with an average draft OF
2s5 pounds.
In the matter of neck weight, con-
cerning which there was considerable
discussion as regards the Wood and
Deering machines, it was found that
neither had any appreciable neck
weight.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

DoN'T MARRY HIM To Reform HIM.

Don't marry q man to reform him!
To God and your own self be true.
Don't link to his vices your virtue;
You'll rue IL, dear girl, If you do.
No matter how fervent his pleadings,
BE not by his promises led;
If he can't be a man while a-wooing,
He'll never be one when he's wed.
Don't marry man to reform him
TO repent it, alas, when too late;
The mission of wives least successful
Is the making of crooked limbs straight,
There's many maiden has tried it,
And proved it a failure at last;
Better tread your lifes pathway alone,
dear,
Than wed with lover that's fast"
Mankind's much the same the world over
The exceptions you'll find are but few
When the rule is defeat and disaster,
The chances are great against you.
Don't trust your bright hopes for the fu-
ture,
The beautiful crown of your youth,
To the keeping of him who holds lightly
His fair name of honor and truth.
To "honor and love" you must promise;
Don't pledge what you cannot fulfil.
If he'll have no respect for himself, dear,
Most surely you, then, never will.
Tis told us the frown of woman
Is strong as the blow of a man,
And the world will be better when women
Frown on error as hard as they can.
Make virtue the price of your favor;
Place wrong-doing under ban;
And let him who would win you and wed
you
Prove himself in full measure man!
-Woman's Column.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

The fifth annual reunion of the
Veterans of Windham County will be
held at South Londonderry, on Sept.
5. The officers for the present year
are President, c. M. Russell, Will
mington vice-president, c. L. Piper,
Brattleboro; secretary, d. l.. Her.
rick, Brattleboro executive commit
tee, II. A. Dudley, Londonderry
o. N. Wardwell, Jamaica; II. H.
Holbrook, Townshend P. S. Chase,
BrattIeboro; j. M. Bassett, Will
mington Milton Powers, Halifax
Barney Cannon, Jr., Bellows Falls
l.. P. Bailey, Putney.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
Vermont News.

Rev. w. N. Wilbur, the efficient
financial agent of the Vermont Acad.
emy at Saxtons River, has been Sc
lected by the trustees for its resident
business manager and will hereafter
take full charge of the business affairs
at the academy. Mr.. Wilbur reports
very encouragingly of the applications
of students and is enthusiastic fol the
future. A friend of the institution
sent him $500 recently to aid needy
students. A new boiler house is to
be built this fall, and there is some
prospect of the new library building
being put under contract.
A Castleton man who owns a large
tract of land on the shores of the lake
in West Castleton, is trying to inter-
est some New York capitalists in a
scheme to organize stock company
and build large hotel there.
Earl Mitchell, the ten-year-old son
of A. II. Mitchell, was drowned
while bathing in MILESTONE brook
near Estey's saw mill on Saturday
afternoon. He was undoubtedly seiz-
ed with cramp, as the water was
shallow.
The Fall Mountain Paper Co. of
Bellows Falls is just completing the
walls of a large three-story brick
building between its other two build
ings, on the line of the Valley rail-
road. The new building, it is under
stood, will be used in connection with
the larger one built two years ago,
for the manufacture of chemical wood
pulp by what is known as the sulphide
process.
A new industry has been started in
North Hero, which bids fair to prove
successful. This is the growing of
seeds by farmers on contract for Bos-
ton market, from whence they are
shipped to all parts of the country.
One bushel of seed is given the farm
er who agrees to cultivate one acre of
beans, peas, corn or onions, and re-
turn one bushel of seed gratis to the
firm, who agree to take the balance
of seed at market price.
James Penders, son six years old
of Henry Penders, who lives in the
west part of. the village of Proctor,
met with severe accident Monday
afternoon by falling from a fence
while at play on the hill back of his
fathers house, and breaking his left
arm half way between the elbow and
the wrist.
The tents, 250 in number, were
shipped from the State Armory Mon
day to West Randolph, to be used
by the Vermont National Guard at
their annual muster next week.
The property of the "A. W. Collins
Printing company has been attached
by Deputy Sheriff j. A. Polly for
the Cotterel Press Co. Mr.. Collins
has gone to New Jersey.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
Wool Carding.

The Subscriber would give notice that
he has made arrangements with Geo. G..
Smith, (merchant), of So. Londonderry
and also with James Osborn. (miller), of
Weston, by which all persons in their vi
cinity having wool they wish
Cleansed 4 Carded into Rolls
can deposit the same at either of the
above named places, every bunch plainly
labeled with name of owner and town
and with full directions on each parcel.
l will call and take the wool at the
commencement of every month and caro-
the same into rolls and return it to the
place from whence taken at the com
mencement of the following month.
Prices, per pound, the same as charged
for the last three years by myself and also
by Isaiah Heselton of Weston.
... WILLIAM GRAHAM.
Ludlow, Vt, June 5. 1889.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
THE NEW DISCOVERY.

You have heard your friends and neigh
bors talking about it. You may yourself
be one of the many who know from per-
sonal experience just how good thing ii
is. If you have ever tried it, you are one
derful thing about it is. that when once
given trial, DR.. Kings New Discovery
ever after holds place in the house. II
you have never used it and should be af-
ficted with cough, cold or any Throat,
Lung or Chest trouble, secure bottle at
once and give it fair trial 1t is guaran-
teed every time, or money refunded. Trial
Bottles Free at G. G.. Smiths Drug
store.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
MERIT WINS.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arni-
ca salve and Electric Bitters, and have
uever handled remedies that sell as well
or that have given such universal salts
faction We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time, and we stand ready to
refund the purchase price, if satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great popularity
purely on their merits. G. G. Smith. So.
Londonderry, F. E Smith. Jamaica, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
WAS He MURDERED?

Is question often asked. when per-
son is found dead that had previously en-
joyed good health. The verdict often is
"ApopleXy or Heart Disease" Samuel
Carvitt of Fairbanks, Me-, says; Last
August l was taken with the palpitation
of the heart; l Could not lie in bed; had
TO sleep in rocking chair; l procured
bottle of Anti-Apoplectine; it relieved
me at once so | could lie down and have
a good nights rest, aud have ever since"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

From where do all the flies Gomez The
question is often asked, and seldom re-
ceives as satisfactory an answer as has
been given by a contemporary: The COM
mon fly lays more than 100 eggs, and
the time from egg laying to maturity is
only about two weeks. Most of us have
studied geometrical progression. Here
we see it illustrated. Suppose one fly
commences "to multiply and replenish
the earth" about June |. June Is, if all
lived, would give $50. Suppose seventy
five of these are females, July would
give us, supposing no cruel wasp or other
untoward circumstances to interfere, H.
$50 flies. Suppose $685. of these are fe.
males, we might have July 10, S43,-
720 flies. For fear of bad dreams l will
not calculate what might be by Sept. is,
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
THE PopBiATIoN OF LONDONDERRY

lHE ot LONDoNDfhh1
Is about 1900 and we would say at least
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-
tunity to call on their druggist and get a
bottle Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs. Trial size Free. Large bottles
SOC and 81. Sold by all druggists.
A Living Example.
Brown-I thought told you to save
every cent you got SO you would have
something in your old age. And here l
see you have broken open your bank
Little Johnnie-Well, dad, l met an
old beggar today, and he told me he used
to save every cent he got when he was
young.-Epoch.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

We, the Subscribers, being duly appointed by
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
Westminster, Commissioners to receive, exam
Inc and adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate of Alonzo Stevens,
late of Londonderry in said District, deceased,
anc also all claims and demands exhibited in
Offset thereto; and six months from the oath day
of July, last, being allowed by said Court tor
thai purpo-e, we do ther, fore hereby give no.
tice that we win attend to the business of our
said appointment at the Hotel at Lowell Lake
In Londonderry In said District, on the 18th of
August and 2s,b of September nezt, from ten
O'clock, a. m. until four o'clock, p. m. on each
of said days.
Josiah h,' Pierce, Commissioners.
A. A. Stevens, admir-, Londonderry, July 81
A. ID. 1889.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

THE HANDsoMEsT LADY IN LONDONDERRY
Remarked to friend the other day that
she knew Kemp's Balsam for the throat
and lungs was superior remedy, as it
stopped her cough instantly when other
cough remedies had no effect whatever.
So to prove this and convince you of its
merit any druggist will give You Sample
Bottle Free. Large size soc and 81.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
ENTITLED To THE BEST.

All are entitled to the best that their
money will buy, so every family should
have, at once, a bottle of the best family
remedy, Syrup of Figs, to cleanse the
system when costive or bilious. For sale
in SOC and sl.00 bottles by all leading
druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
Echoes from the Press.
wANAMAKER VS.. GREEN.

Postmaster General Wanamaker
displays an obstinacy that might be
taken for frmness, and persistency
worthy of better cause, in his con-
troversy with the Western Union
Telegraph Co. Some of the state
ments in his letters to DR.. Green are
anything but frank and Others are de-
cidedly unfair, while his whole treat
ment of the matter is narrow and one
sided and his arguments are often de-
cidedly illogical.-Rutland Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
NOTICE!

This is to forbid all persons from har-
boring or trusting my wife on my account,
as shall pay no debts of her con rae
ting alter this date, she having left my
bed and board without,any just cause or
provocation.
F. BABBIFT.
So. Londonderry, Vt, July 26, 1889.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
Bucklen's Armica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin eruptions, and posit-
lively cures Piles or no pay required. 1t
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents box.
For Sale by G. G. Smith, So. London
derry, and F. E. Smith, Jamaica: Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

Jennie Slack, an Iowa girl, who
isn't slack at all, has this season
planted and cultivated 35 acres of
corn, besides milking six COWS night
and morning and helping in other
work about the farm and household.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
DON'T READ THIS
Unless There Is
| SPAWN ON YOUR HORSE

Spayins, Ringbones, Curbs, Splints, "Swee.
ney' aud all soft punches can be positirely and
permanently cnred by using DIR. Mfr1er's Spav-
In Ointment, ne remedy that is positive
cure. Hundreds of cases successfully treated.
No failures yet +. A. Woodbridge, Spring
Hill Stock Farm, Vergennes, VT, says: at is
the best remedy in the market for the cures 1t is
advertised to effect and the only SPAWN and
Ringbone cure worthy of the name" send your
address on postal for books of treatment and
testimonials. The right remedy is worth $50. to
you. We have it. Price 81. per box, and only
one box required for cure. AT druggists.
Use no other.
THE CITY DRUG STORE.
ypwvennps
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

On Tuesday at Bellows Falls three
tramps, who had gone to sleep under
car were run over and one of them
killed and one severely injured. A
rum bottle found in the pocket of the
one killed told the story.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
PHOTOGRAPH
= r. HOWE & SON,

RR,TTIEBoRo VERMONT.
Announce until further notice, that they will
reduce the price of tirstciass Cabinet size Photo
craps from $500 per dozen, TO $500 per
dozen-duphcate orders, $500 per dozen. In
clubs of 10 members, $500 per dozsn. This
drop inprice will not effect the quality OF our
Pictures They will be kept at the same high
grade that has made our work the standard of
excellence for over so years in This vicinity
We believe Iby this means we can make IL an
object for more people to come to us from d $
tance, extend our business, and thus give all
better bargain We make all sizes and kinds of
Pictures worth making, at as low rates as really
good work can be done. We have the most
help, best facilities, largest experience, and
will give you the best value for your money OF
any one in the business in Brattleboro-
RESPECTFULLY,
EC. L. HOWL 81 SON.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

The Adirodack region of New
York experienced shock of earth
quake, lasting As seconds, last Satur-
day. No special damage was done.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

He that hath trade hath an estate,
and he that hath calling hath place
of profit and honor. A plowman on
his legs is higher than a gentleman on
his knees.-Franklin.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
Sitter John, Editor.

Eternally opposed to all rings, cliq"es,
clans and factiOns--The Peoples Organ.
A Republican Caucus will be held
at Union Hall, Londonderry, next
Saturday evening to decide who they
will have for postmaster. Let every
Republican attend.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

President Harrison is on his way
to the Capital today from Bar Has
Dor, Me.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15
BIRTHS.

In So. Londonderry Aug. Ii, son to
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Howard. Died at
birth.
In Jamaica Aug II, son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Smith. Weight 10 lbs.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-15

One dollar pays for THE LONDON
DERRY SITTER for one year-the best
paper in Vermont.