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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
Curses Coming Home to ROOst.

The Grand Isle bridge curse has
gone home to roost. An acrimonious
controversy is carried on in the col
umns of the Free Press between citi-
zens of Grand Isle over the ways and
means for raising the money not COW
cred by the state appropriation. 5.
M. Macomber maintains that the
county must assist if the bridge is to
be built at all. The ferry, which at
the Legislative hearings was clothed
with dangers and tertors more appal-
ling than those which invested the
floods between Scylla and Charybdis,
suddenly becomes a peaceful and
harmless strait. Mr.. Macomber con-
tinues: ''If the county is willing to
take hold and build the bridge, then
| am for it; but if it is left for this
town alone, then l am opposed to it.
There may be public spirit,
patriotism and enterprise enough a.
bout the people of this island to get
a vote to build the bridge, but there
is not wealth enough to do it without
causing positive suffering among
many. In closing, | wish to say that
if this town attempts to build the
bridge by Misrepresentation of facts
and by buying votes they will get in
TO fight that will last until this gem
Grafton is buried" The correspond
ent seems to fear, with some reason,
that the methods employed to over
come an advels vote in the house
will now be used to procure fayora-
bic vote from the town of Grand Isle.
The local quarrel seems to be devel-
oping some of the real facts of the
case.-Watchman.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Probably no one thing has caused such
general revival of trade at Geo. G.
Smiths, So. Lon ionderly, and f. Z.
Smiths. Jamaica, Drug Stores as their
giving away to their customers of so
many free trial bottles of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Their trade
is simp Y enormous in this very valuable
article from the fact that it always cures
and never dsappoints. Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, and al. throat
and lung diseases, quickly cured. You
can test it before buying by getting a
trial bottle free, large size 81. Every bot
tie warranted.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

A Missouri paper having boasted
of 800 more postofiices in that state
than Kansas has, the Topeka Capt.
tai facetiously but forcibly replied as
follows:
"There are also a number of other
things in which Missouri excels Kan
sas. For instance it has II 900 more
saloons $4,000 more criminals; so
900 more paupers 100000 more
coon dogs, and 100000 more ex-
rebels than Kansas possesses. What
we lose in crossroads, postotlice, low
groggeries, criminals, paupers, coon
dogs and rebels, we make up in
churches, schools, colleges, prosper
GUS cities and big Republican major
tiles"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

The value of tin plates imported
into this country in a single year was
over $20,C00, 900. OF this amount
SIG, 100000 represented cash paid in
wages to foreign labor, 100000
paid as interest on foreign capital and
1000, 900 for foreign raw materials.
The United States has the raw ma
terials. The United States has the
raw material, the capital and the la
Dor to make it's own tin. The pres
ent duty on tin plate of one cent pei
pound is insufficient to accomplish the
re-establishment of the tin plate in
dustry i'll this country. 1t is one OF
the articles on which free traders are
rabid. The increase of duty under
such circumstances would seem to be
an imperative Republican duty, first,
for the promotion of great industry
in which 25, 200 to 10000 men would
be employed and secondly, because
such action would emphasize the Re-
publican position on the tariff ques-
tion-New York Graphic.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Paris has hitherto been regarded as the
paradise of faux menages, and quite a
number of foreigners of distinction have
been until now accustomed to allow
themselves latitude of conduct which
would not have been olerated anywhere
else No less than half a dozen well
known English noblemen, and an equal
number of ladies Of the highest rank,
having been living there for several
years past in what the church unkindly
describes as "a state of SIM" Of course,
they do not dare go near the embassies,
but the ladies in question know and visit
each other in the most brazen manner.
Moreover, as far as the men went, whom
one met in their salons, they were the
best and most amusing to be found any
where, ranging from the Prince of Wales
down to the most impertinent "attache. y
All this has now been put an end to
by the decree of the French govern
ment, proclaiming that all foreign resi-
dents shall register their names, domi-
Giles, and other indiscreet particulars at
the prefecture de police before the close
of the year. Unfortunately, these reg
listers are open to public inspection, and
while it has hitherto been possible for
the relatives of the delinquent ladies to
wink at their more or less prolonged
escapades, it will no longer be practi-
cable to pretend to ignore their miscon-
duct once it figures in black and white
on the public registers of the French
police. Those agreeable salons in which
the chic, wit, and gauloiserie of the
French grande dame were blended with
the beauty of face and figure of the
Englishwoman of birth and breeding
will. therefore, have to be closed, and
the presiding deities will be forced to
migrate to Brussels, or to some other
equally tolerant capital. Town Topics.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
How 1t Was Named.

Have you ever heard why the little
burg of Upper Alton. Ills, has the nick
name Of Pie Town? 1t took that queer
name in very peculiar way. Along in
the summer of 1864 a number of society
people from St. Louis were invited by
some Upper Alton people to go there
and spend day in social sports. The
invitation was not without reminder
to the guests to bring up supply of
things for the inner man. When the
time for luncheon came, it developed the
fact that every person had brought a
goodly number of pies, not single per-
son having loaf Of bread. The party
made the best of the impromptu dinner
without bread. At the close of the pie
feast one Of the number suggested Pie
Town" as an appropriate nickname for
Upper Alton, and the little village has
carried it ever since.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

The maple sugar exchange at Brat
tleho.c has reelected the old board
of officers, The management of the
exchange will be in the hands of the
Brattleboro jelly company this year.
The frst-year's business shows good
results both as to the quality and
quantity of the sugar handled. Con-
siderable of the product went West
and South; and the sales included
Ia gallons of syrup, 2l, 800 pounds
of cake sugai and 1851 pounds in
pals and tubs.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
ESTATE OF JOSHUA ID. PARKER.
State of Vermont, District of Wcstmin-

ESTATE OF JOSHUA ID. PARKER.
State of Vermont, District of Wcstmn-
Stcr, IS.
In Probate for said district, Nov 10th
1888.
To all persons interested in the estate
of Josh. ID. Parker, late of Londonderry
in said district, deceased greeting, You
are hereby notified that J. w. Melendy,
administrator of said estate, has flied in
this court his petition representing that
it would be beneficial to said estate and
to all persons interested therein to sell al
the real estate of which said deceased
died seized and praying for license to
maize such sale. And it appearing that
all OF the heir of said deceased residing
in this Sta.e have fled ID this court their
assent in writing to the granting of such
lie. nse, is is ordered that said petition be
referred for hearing and decision thereon
TO the session of said art to be held at
The Inn If O. I. Co lls. IN TownsI;end.
in said district, on the 9Th day of Feb u
cry. 4 y 1850 vi en- aE,i where ynu may
be heard in The pre' ,iscs if you see fit.
CnAs. B. EppY. Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
$50 For His Return.

On Saturday, Jan. 5, Robert,
aged 10, son of the Rev. Leonard
Dodd, pastor of the Methodist church
in Richford, left his home, and since
that time nothing has been heard OF
or from him. He is about five feet
six inches tall, and thin in flesh, light
hair and complexion. Any informa-
ton as to his whereabouts will be
thankfully received by his grief strick-
en- parents. A reward of $50 is off
cred for his return.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

A correspondent of the N. E..
Farmer inquiries of its editor if he
uses Sheridan's Condition Powders
to make his hens lay and if he rec
ommends it. To this the editor re-
plies unquaifiedly that he uses it and
recommends it, and gives his reasons
in full, but too lengthy for our col
umns. He says: 'It is my inten-
ton to enter some of my pens in COM
petition for the cash premiums the
Condition Powder manufacturers Of
fer for the best yield Of eggs pro-
duced by its use."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
Vermont News.

Ada Walker, %, Il teacner in the
Springfield High School, committed
suicide by drowning in the Black
River Saturday evening. She had
for some time been respondent, and
trifling trouble with her scholars re.
Gently had, it is supposed, unsettled
her mind. She was the daughter OF
James l.. Walker.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
Skipped.

VIM. McCrae, who was in jail al
Burlington, on a charge of tapping q
barrel Of alcohol on the train a day OF
two ssaee, has deeamped to parts an
known. He had been taken by Off
Ger Powers to j. j. Enright's office
for consultation regarding bail and
was left alone for moment in the
front office. When his companions
returned McCrae was missing and al
last reports the officers had been una
die to find any trace of him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

In New York dog committed suicide
by jumping off a ferryboat. The owner,
an old woman, asked a policeman to de-
him at the dock until she got aboard,
but as soon as the boat started the dog
jumped for the deck, and, by a great
effort, succeeded in pulling himself on
board. Then he ran through the women's
cabin with his nose to the floor, and
found his mistress on the forward deck.
His stumpy tail bobbed SO fast that it
was almost invisible, and if dog ever
laughed he did. The old woman was
angry. She scolded him as though he
had been stealing meat, and his tail
gradually stopped wagging, while his
head sank lower and lower. He walked
slowly forward until he was on the edge
of the deck, and looked mournfully
across the water. He was the picture of
dog despair. Suddenly he gave bound
far out into the river and in a moment
tho ferry boat had passed over him.
Calcinnati Enquirer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Opposition to the usual 1naugura-
ton Ball crops out largely. Seeing
that the President elect is church
member it is thought, by some, very
inappropriate, and speculation is rife
as to whether the President will, as is
customary, put in an appearance at
the Ball. This is all stuff. What
possible hurt can it do if Gen. Har-
rison should waltz around the hall a
few times on the fourth, seeing that
it will be his last chance, for after
that, for four years, he will be obliged
to be content to dance a jig every day
to the music( Dof office seeking i'm
portunities.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
Testimonial of Concentrated
Food.

Office Of c. c. TAFT & Sons Lirery Stable.
Towns heud, VI, Dec. 2j 1888.
Found at last! Something for the e.
economist. 70 tone up and improve the
coudilion of horses, and other stock, the
Concentrated Food i ihe Best and Cheap
est article for feed we ever used. Try it.
C. C. TAFT & Son.
For Sale by SMITH & SANDERsoN.
West TownShend, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
THURSDAY EVE, JAN. II, 1889
Sitter John, Editor.
Eternally opposed to all rings, cliques,
clans and factiOns--The Peoples Organ.

We beg to call especial attention
to the terms of this paper to be found
above. One dollar year is very low
for country paper-as low as can
possibly be afforded if paid strictly
in advance therefore, after reason
abl time for our friends TO "get aroud
in" we shall ngidly enforce these
terms as a matter of self preservation.
In this connection the publisher de-
sires to say that he has now one or
two heavy bills to pay and needs all
that is now due the office.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
Y GU

can be cured by purchasing q bottle Of ANTI.
APOPLECTINE and taking 1t according to
directions 1t is strongly endorsed by the leading
physicians Of Montreal. as "the only" Apopexy Pre-
ventive and is everywhere regarded as a sure cure
for Paralysis, Heart Disease, Rheumatism,
Angina Pect0ris, Chronic Bronchitis,
Liver Complaint, Kidney and Bladder
Troubles, Sciatica, Dyspepsia, &C., &c.
For sale by all druggists Price 81 90 BOTTLE six
bottles for $500. Send to DIR. F. s. HUTCHINSON
CO., Enosburgh Falls, VT. q. s. A., for circulars
and testimonials. 100 Emergencies" price IS cts.
Mailed free to readers Of this paper Tells what to
do in case Of accident. and what may result from
beinR
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Among recent failures the follow
ing are from this state:
Lane & Moore, wood turner's,
Barre.
Samuel Simkovitz, clothing dealer,
Brattleboro, owes $4,000 or $4,000,
with nominal assets of about $500.
Walter F. Double, grocer, Stowe,
owes $500, with nominal assets of
$3.50.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

The storm of last week was terribly
destructive to life and property.
Pennsylvania was the greatest suffer-
er, large amount of property being
destroyed in that state and over hun
dred lives lost.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

Vance of North Carolina and Vest
of Missouri seem to be the free trade
asses of the Senate. Just now
Vance is feeling terrible bad because
the poor mans salt is taxed but
hasn't a word of sympathy for his
taxed sugar, rice &C.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

The world moves and little Della
ware with it. On Tuesday The leg
islature of that State elected Antho-
ny Higgins, Republican, to the T..
S. Senate. Shades of the Salsburys
and Byards Mr.. Higgins is an able
lawyer of Wilmington and one of the
original 800 to vote the Republican
ticket in Delaware.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
DEATHS.
In Townshend, Dec. %, Cynthia
H. wife of Oscar f. Bennett, 10Y.
RuckIen,s Arnica Salve.

The best Salve III 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 requi red. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded, Price 25 cents a box.
For Sale by 6. G. Smith, So. London
derry, and f. E. Smith, Jamaica, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
PRICE THREE CENTS.
Building Associations.

There are at present doing business
within a radius of ten miles of the New
York city hall about seventy of these CO.
operative concerns, most of them having
been organized within the past three
years. 1t is estimated that about 10000
people are interested, either as investors
or home builders.
In England the cooperative savings
and building movement has made won
derful progress. The registrars report
ordered by the house Of commoh.s. which
is published in The Building Societies
Gazette, of London, contains careful
analysis of the work done by the build
ing associations in the British Isles dur
ing the year 1887. Considerable pro
gress is shown to have been made in the
operations during that gear, and the
number of societies has been increased
from 2,207 to 2,SlS, having 605, ,42l mem
bers as against 5Sl ,6Sl in 1886. The in
come was e21 141 or, or nearly half
million more than during the preceding
year. To show the real progress that
these societies have made in the United
Kingdom the comparisons are made be-
tween the returns of 1878 and 1887, COW
ering a period of nine years.
The figures are:
1873 1856,
Number Of societies 72l 2,3ls
Number Of members. .... 224,d2 G05,42l
Due to shareholders ZIG, 1875 f36,Sl3,5lS
Due to depositors, S,S37,269 1856, fOs
Mortgage assets ........ H6sS,932 50,302,6oi
In cash, etc c............ 1,l32,2sS 3,497, ,939
The increased receipts are shown in
England, Wales and Scotland while the
Irish societies show a falling off of e19,-
402 only, as against e47, ,224 in the year
preceding. Mr.. Michael j. Brown, in
The Philadelphia Ledger, says:
1t is confidently expected that the
building associations of the United
States, including the building society
land companies, where houses and lots
are being paid for on the installment
monthly plan, number over 4,000 with
assets averaging not less than $4,000, or
grand total of $500, 100000, exceeding
that of England, Ireland, Scotland and
Wales at least $40, 100000. During the
past twenty-four years it is quite posi-
BILE that the building associations of the
United States have turned over to mem
bers in cash, for withdrawn and matured
shares and Cancelled mortgages, at least
$500 ,000, ,000.-New York Daily News.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

On Tuesday Geo f. Hoar of Mass.
w. p. Frye of Maine and Charles
f. Manderson of Nebraska were re-
elected to the U. S. Senate while
Michigan elected James Mcmillan to
succeed Senator Palmer-all Repub-
licanS.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

The Boston Journal says Col. Al
bert Clark, who has had charge of
Rutland Herald for sometime, has
retired from his position to go else
where.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

A Terrible railroad collision oc-
Cured near Kent, Ohio, on Monday,
attended by the burning of cars.
Eight persons were burned to crisp.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
For Sale or to Let!

The Farm known as the Stevens Farm
in Londonderry, IL miles from Lon
donderry Village. comprising nearly 300
acres. Keeps 30 head of cattle and team
good Sugar Orchard with house and
utensils for 500 trees Large Orchards
best of fruit. all in the highest state OF
cul,ivaiion Water works new and in
good cond ion. Fine place foI Il gem lc
man's summer residence, situated on the
shores of Lowell Lake. a popular sum.
mer resort. 1t is unsurpassed for natua
and beautiful scenery.
Stock and tools with the place or sep,
era e.
For further particulars enquire of S
NJ. Holden SO. Londonderry. F. E. Stev-
ems on the place or
GEO. Ii. PAYNE. NJ d.
Boston. Mass.
800 fremont st.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

The electors of the several States
met Monday and cast their votes for
president and vice-president.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
WHY WILL You

Worry about that palpi alton of the heart
and lay awake nights thinking of that ter
rible feeling of numbness which you Of
ten experience in your arm and limb.
These symptoms, with many others, warn
you of a condition of the circulation that
you cannot afford to have become more
serious. Anti-Apoplectine against Apo
plexy) is remedy that will relieve these
symptoms and cure Paralysis, Rheuma-
tism, Heart dis, as 9, Liver, Kidney and
Bladder Troubles. Price $l.00 at your
druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF JOHN X. HALL.

ESTATE OF JOHN X. HALL.
State of Vermont Westminster SIS
The probate court for said district, to
all persons interested in the estite of
John X. Hail, late of Londonderry, de-
ceased, greeting. You are hereby notif-
ed that this conrt will decide upon the al
lowancc of the account of Lucinda Hall
decree distribution thereof the persons
entitled, ut the 'ssion thereof to be held
at the Inn of o. f. Coon'bs in Towns
hend on the 9Th day of Fcb:uiry A. d.
1889, when and where you may be heard
in the premises, if you see cause.
CHAs. b. EDDY, Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
I:

You sufferer from any of this list Of symptoms
some of which warn you that you are liable to an
attack of Apoplexy Dizziness or Pressure in the
Head, Spots Before Eyes, Pain Around or Palpita-
tion Of Heart, Pain in Region of Heart with Feeling
Of suffocation, Ringing Sound in Ears Numbness OF
Prickly Sensation Of Limbs, especially the Arm,
Pain between Shoulders and in Side, Pain in Small
Of Back or Hip, Dry Cough, Flatulence, Sour
Stomach, General Debility, Loss Of Appetite, &C.,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17
STRAYED or STOLEN.

On or about the middle Of Sept.
wo-year-old black Colt with white
hind feet, good hight.
S25.OO Reward
will be paid for the return of the Colt
and $500 for the CONVICTION of the
thief. The said Colt is owned by /. b.
Taft of B attleboro, and was taken from
the pasture known as the Sprague farm
on West Hi Jamaica, Vt. occupied by
Stllnan Clark. Any information in re-
gard to the theft or colt will be received
by J. @. SHUMwAY, Sheriff, Jamaica, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-17

THIS PAPER pay dd be feqpa s. On is ss Geo
Advertising Bureau 10 Spruce St where advertising
contracts may be made for 1t IN NEW YORK;
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
Medical Association

The Somerset Medical Association mel
at Hotel Heselton, Saturday last. There
were present Drs. Goodrich and Parker
of Fairfield, Moulton OF st. Adams
Mclaughlin of Harmony, Stevens Of New
Portland, Merrill, Varney and Mari of
Skowhegan.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are DR.. Parker, president; Dr.
Moulton, vice president; DR.. Mari, secre-
tary and treasurer.
Drs. Stevens, Robbins and Patten were
chosen committee to draft resolutions
on the death of DR.. j. S. Gushing,
DIR. Parker read an essay. Cases were
related by Drs. Varney, Merrill, Moulton
Parker, Goodrich and Mari.
1t was voted that the next meeting be
held in October. Meetings are to be held
IN future semiannually.
On account of unfavorable weather the
attendance was limited, but the time was
probably spent in discussions, and the
interest manifested and the members ap-
pointed to read papers and report cases
for discussion indicate that the meeting
in October will prove to be of unusual
interest
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
commencement

The commencement exercises OF the
Skowhegan High School and Bloomfield
Academy were held In Coburn Hall
Thursday aud Friday evenings, June 20
aud p the Junior Exhibition occurring
the first evening
The decorating committee assisted by a
few friends, had been busy all day and
Is the result when evening came the hall
presented most charming appearance.
The arch above the stage was drapcd
with red and white bunting, under which
was suspended tine ela-s motto In white
ttefs upon dark around. 50, 'erlum pete
inern l 10 stage Itself Wa bower Of
ferns, flowers and blo-soming plants.
Promptly at half past seven MIR. DaYi.
the principal took his seat upon thu
stage and announced the junior parts as
follows: