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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11

Our merchants are filled up with
Christmas goods.
Lumbermen are now busy, and are,
Or ought to be, happy.
The snow has spoiled the fine skat-
ing.
Of course you'll take in the sleigh
ride.
And give landlord Wilder a good
"send off" .-.-.
The 'Virginia Veteran at the
Town Hall next Tuesday evening.
Remember the big auction at
Simonsville, Saturday.
The past week has given us some
pretty good ideas of winter.
Mrs. Eddy of Stratton visited her
sister, Rev. Mrs. Mackie, this week
Lawyer Martin of Brattleboro pro.
poses to spend portion of the winter
at the Arkansas Hot Springs, hoping
to benefit his health.
The Cheerful Workers will meet
with Clyde and Ina Cudworth OF
Saturday at 2 80 p. m.
o. S. Stuart has traded fol- 6
pair of horses to be used instead Of
his old ones in his teaming business.
Mrs. Wealthy Gale of Weston il
visiting with Rev. and Mrs. W. A
Bryant.
Mrs. G. T. Abbott has returned
from her visit to HubbardtoD, and is
somewhat improved in health.
About these days the SITTER il
turning out the work by the whole
sale.
And, by the way, our advertising
friend will please oblige us by bring.
ing in their orders early. Remembel
the inside of the paper is printed OIL
Tuesday.
1t wouldn't be amiss for you t,
begin now to think about turning tina
new leaf-in fact you might begil
now by paying your Indebtedness t.
the SITTER.
A. o. Kingsbury, shoe and har
ness maker, has opened his rooms il
the sold shebang" and that edifc
will shortly be ornamented with
handsome business sign painted b
our veteran painter, H. d. Tyler
Esqr.
Ed Landman had the misfortun
last week, while cutting up meat a
the store, to stick the knife in his leI
above the knee, making a wound tina
keeps him off duty.
Last weeks Argus published
lengthy and well written history O
the narrow gauge, from the openln
of the road, Nov. IS, 1880 to tn
present time. We recognize in tn
writer gentlemanly and popular en-
ploye of the road.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11

About 200 men are now employed
in the dark quarry of Jones Bros. in
Barre and portion of the premises
will soon be covered SO employees can
work therein all winter. This quarry
was first bought for 20 cords of wood,
and could not now be secured for less
than $4,000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11
RAWSONVILLE.

Our school is in progress, Miss
Nellie Twitchell, teacher.
Henry Martin recently killed a hog
that dressed 534 1-2 lbs. The largest
so far in this section.
Horace Martin has moved into his
new house.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11
WINHALL HOLLOW.
Truly Yours,

Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Barnard
spent Thanksgiving with their son-in-
law, j. G. Martin, Esq, at Man.
chester Centre.
Mrs. G. w. Barnard is on the
sick list.
L. c. Shattuck is at work in
Livermore's mill.
j. A. Shattuck of Orange, Mass,
stopped over night, Tuesday, with
his mother.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11
HOUGHTONVILLE.

Luke Blood had narrow escape
while attempting to take the train at
Chester the other day. As the train
was in motion he stepped between
the platform and the step of the car
throwing him DOWN, he catched in
some way that he was dragged sever
al rods before the train Mas stopped,
but escaped with slight bruises.
Charlie Williams has been in town
saving wood.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11
THE
Londonderry Sitter.
So. Londonderry, Vermont.
Special Notices.

&s~Miss Halle L Goddard, So. Lon,
donderry, is agent for Madame Girls
wold's patent skirt supporting Corsets,
and skirt and hose supporters, Please
call and examine before purchasing else
where.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11

&sHThe Subscriber would announce
to the citizens of Londonderry and vi
entity that he is prepared to make and
repair Boots, Shoes and Harnesses in
good Style and at reasonable prices.
Shop in the "Old Shebang"-up stairs.
o. A. KINGsBURY.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11

H~NoTIcE-All accounts due me must
be settled on or before January l, 1891,
After that date l shall not keep books.
All business will be done for cash or
ready pay. P. r. Holt.
Londonderry, VT, Dec. s, 1889.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11

a~NoTIoE-For sale eleven three-year'
olds and one pair of oxen, five years old.
A. IL. Richardson,
Weston, VT. Nov. 20.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11

Joshua Shattuck of Orange, Mass,
visited with friends in this place and
vicinity this week.
The Sons of Veterans will give a
dramatic entertainment at the town
hall next Tuesday evening, present.
ing the popular drama, "The Vir-
ginia Veteran.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11

W~FoR SALE CHEAP-One Estey Piano
at DR.. Millington's, one New Estey Or
gan, Pipe Top, two New Piano Box
Sleighs. NJ. J. Hapgood, Peru, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11

9~Now is the time to get your har-
nesses oiled and repaired-at j. ii.
Hathorn's, mile west of Londonderry
village.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11

d. B. Goddard, l.. L. & W. II.
Landman and Gibson & Co. sell the
Brussels soap, Z bars for SOC.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11
ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dramatie-''Virginia Veteran
So. Londonderry, Dec. 16.
Opening Ball and Sleigh Ride
Peabody House, So. Londonderry,
Dec. 10.
= Masquerade Ball-Uuion Hall,
Londonderry, Dec. %.
The "Two Orphans"-Union Hall,
Londonderry, Jan. LIST.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11

lVFor Sale-Chester White Pigs.
G. w. & E. r. Hatch,
Weston, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11

Gold Friendship" Rings only so
cts. at Chas. A. T1ipp & Co.,
Jewellers, Brattleboro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-11
LOCAL SUMMARY.
AUCTIONS.

Dec. 10, at Simonsville, Holden,
Clay and other parties-horses, COWS
and other cattle, wagons, etc.
Dec. Is, at Landgrove, W. W.
Wiley, admir- estate of W. j. Swal-
low-Stock, wagons, farming tools,
household goods &c.
Dec. l6, at Landgrove, A. E..
Cudworth, admir- estate of J. H. Alb
bott-Stock, wagons, sleighs, house.
hold goods and the Harlow mill prop
erty.
Adjourned. The Auction of Mrs.
E. G.. Abbott and j. G. Barton in
Landgrove, advertised to come off
last Saturday was adjourned to Sat
urday the 10.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
PlArrrvILlE.
Blossom.

James Rowe formerly of this city but
now of Lamars, la, visited friends here
the fore part of last week.
Messrs Green and Palmer, of the
Montfort Monitor, were in the city last
week.
Ben Webster has the scarlet fever.
James Massey, formerly of the town
of Harrison, now of South Dakota, is
visiting friends in this city. James SAYS
they have the soil if they could only get
the rain when they want it,
Miss Aggie Sphinx, of St. Paul, is
visiting her parents in this city.
Fred Roberts, formerly of this city,
but now of Butte City, Mont, is visiting
friends here.
John Meyers, one of Dodgeville's
prosperous harness makers, Sundayed
with his parents in this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
TWO DOG STORIES.
Knowing Animals that Have Found Their
Way Out of Serious Difficulties.

Knowing Animals that Have Found Their
Way Out of Serious Difficulties.
A story is told of dog which lived on
a ship. The vessel was anchored in the
harbor of a foreign port The dog often
went ashore with the officers, and being
occupied with various doggish amuse-
ments, often was left behind when the
officers returned in their boat to the
ship. The first time this occurred the
poor dog knew not what to do when he
found the ships boat gone. He ran up
and down the wharf barking and whin-
ing.
A boat was lying at the wharf in
which a native was sitting. The dog
suddenly stopped, jumped into the boa
and gave several short barks, as II to
say: II want to go to that ship out
there"
The man knew the dog, took in the
situation. and doubtless thinking Of
fee, he rowed the dog to the ships side.
The man got his fee, for the officers
were glad to have their pet returned to
them. After that the dog often got
back to the ship in the same manner.
The following anecdote is somewhat
similar in character, and speaks we'll
for the dogs intelligence:
''You know how much rush about in
hanson cabs" said the narrator, land
Scott. my collie dog, always goes with
me-we travel many miles in a week
together in this way; but on one occa-
sion was walking and missed him.
search was in vain. The crowd was
great traffic drowned the sound of my
whistle; and, after waiting awhile, and
cooking elsewhere, l returned to my
suburban home without my companion.
and sorrowful, yet hoping that he might
find his way back.
I'm about two hours after my arrival
a hanson cab drove up to the door, and
out jumped Scott. The cabman rang for
his fare, and thinking he had somehow
captured the runaway, l inquired how
and where he found him.
30, SIR said the cabby. / didn't
hail him at all, he hailed me. l was
standing close by St James Church, a.
looking out for fare. when in Jumps
the dog. Like his impudence, says /.
SO shouts through the window, but
he wouldn't stir. So l gets down
and tries to pull him out and
| shows him my whip; but be
sits still and banks. as much as to say;
Go on, old man AS | Seizes him by
the collar reads his name and the ad.
dress.
"'All right, my fine gentleman, say;
1, I'll drive you whore you're wanted,
| dare say So I shuts TO the door, and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
RUNAWAY TOMMY.
His Mamma Found Him curIed Up In
boat Fast Asleep.

His Mamma Found Him curIed Up In .
Boat Fast Asleep.
Once there was fat boy. He lived
by a river. His name was Tommy.
Tied to the bank Of the river was
boat. He said to himselt: II am going
down to that boat. see if don't Per
haps / will have a sail in il. /"
One morning he slipped slyly out Of
the house, not saying word to his
kind mother, | am sorry to say.
He was small, he was round. He did
not wish his mother to see him, and he
ran down the hill. If he had lain down,
think he might have rolled to the bot
tom, this round, fat boy.
He wore a bright plaid frock 1t was
red and black. lie may have thought
he looked very fine. Nobody doing
wrong looks well.
"Oh, good.' he said, at the bank Of
the river Here is the boat. IL"
What did be say he would do think
you?
Stop here and look at the boat 1t is
not safe to keep looking at any thing
we ought not to have. 1t is better to
run from it.
I'm just step into the boat. put one
foot in, " said Tommy: and in went one
fat foot 1t is not safe. though, to give
one leg to wrong course. Take your
two legs, or let them take you, and run
away from what tempts you.
Bawl, bawl, bawl!
Somebody up on the bank was shout
ing to somebody else. Was it Judge
Smith. the great man of the village,
dropped Tommy. And then-we will
find out what comes from looking too
long and from giving one foot to
wrong course.
where's Tommy" said Mrs. Parlin,
his mother, about ten that morning.
Nobody knew. She tried to find him
upstairs be was not there
"He is in the garden" she said No;
guess again, Mrs. Parlin. HE is in the
barn" she said. No; guess again. She
stopped guessing. put on her bonnet and
flew down the hill.
Tommy in here?" she asked at the
post-office. the hotel and the one store
at the bridge over the river
"Then-then he is in the river! Oh,
Tommy" she shrieked. She ran down
to the water, saw the boat, and CHANGED
to look in. What was it she saw under
bench? A strip of green baize hung
down from the bench. and peeping out
at one corner of this curtain was bit of
red and black plaid.
Mrs. Parlin lifted the curtain, and
tucked away under the bench was
Tommy fast asleep. When he gave two
legs to the boat he crawled down there
under the bench lest some one might
see him. Then he went down still
further into deep slumber.
A very sheepish Tommy went up the
hill, can tell you.-Rev Edward A.
Rand, in Our Little Ones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

the Union Army. Thurman is proud OF
his democracy.
Nehemiah youngest son of A. and NJ.
c. Austin is very sick with lung fever
Norman Washburn. is rather feeble
from age and disease, he is in his goth
year, has voted for II presidents and
all the off year elections since 1922 but
never voted democratic Washburn
had 3 sons and son-in-laws in the
Union.
The Women's Missionary Society met
at the home of Mrs. H. w. Grimsey on
the 10th and had very pleasant meet
ing.
Joseph Horsefall ST. of Melville has
been to the eye infirmeries at LaCross
and Milwaukee getting his eye doctored
with beneficial results,
Day and HoYle are doing good bus
mess in their mill and giving good sat
isfaction to their many customers.
Corn husking is drawing to a close
with better crops and better weather
than was expected.
BY 1892 the Nc KinleY tariff bill
will have vindicated itself. The demo
ocratic house will have succeeded in
disgusting the people, the republicans
will arouse from their loihergy and the
addle Drained will have returned to
reason and 1888 will repeat itself in go.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
BLOOMINGTON.

John Patterson's team ran away Sat
urday. completely demolishing his
buggy.
n. c. Enke and wife returned from
Prairie du Chen Friday last.
Miss LYDIA Perrin is visiting with
friends at Beetown this week.
Rev. J. B. Adkins and son returned
from Grjnnell. Ia, Friday last.
Albert Crawford is on the sick list.
The Bible exercises that were held in
the Baptist church Sunday evening were
largely attended.
John Bennett returned from Belgare.
Ia, where he has beer at work for the
past few months.
Mr.. Atwood, of this place, has been
suffering from severe illness for the
past two weeks.
Mrs. p. Woodhouse is on the sick
list.
NJ. G. Strong commenced teaching
his winter term of school in Hazelton
on Monday.
Misses Gertie Kinney and Lizzie Hos.
kins commenced teaching their respect
i've schools on Monday.
Mrs. DR.. Sala is improving in health.
The Thanksgiving dance that viii be
held in the City Hall Thursday evening
will tie one of the most enjoyable events
of the season. Everybody is cordially
invited.
The residence of l.. Abraham is com
pleted and will be occupied in the near
future.
Bloomington Wis. Nov. "a.
Blossom.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
NAUGHTY TOMMY.
Why His Teacher sent Him Home from
School the First Day.

Why His Teacher sent Him Home from
School the First Day.
Yes, it was Tommy Foster, and this
was his first day in school Tommy had
started out quite gaylv in the morning,
in spite of the fact that he had tied his
old gun TO Fido's tail. and shut him up
in the attic. Poor Fido! who loved him,
and licked Tommy's hand even after
Tommy bad abused him.
Tommy's big sister had left him feel
ing very proud of the pretty, curly
headed brother in his scarlet fez, with
its scarlet tassel bobbing and bowling
and waving at every turn OF his curly
head, and the lovely Scotch plaid
dress with embroidered collar Tommy
felt very large and important as
he sat down among the other little
folks. The first thing he did was to call
out across the room to little girl who
lived in the next street She looked
very much frightened, but the teacher
told Tommy that he must not talk in
the sehool-room, so gently that the lit
tie girl looked pleased. Tommy frowned
and muttered under his breath. Then
he made noise with his slate, and the
teacher spoke again quietly. Then he
pinched the boy next to him to make
him look at the funnv picture he had
drawn on his slate. He was naughty,
and he knew he was naughty, and / do
rot know why. but | am afraid that he
was glad he was naughty. At last
the teacher banded Tommy he's scarlet
fez, and said: Il am sorry, Tommy, but
| can not have little boys in my school
who do not try to be obedient You
must go homer go homel" Tommy
could not believe his ears. So naughty
that ne could not stay in SCHOOL, What
would his dear mamma say?
Tommy's big brown eyes were full of
tears, but he saw it was useless to ask
the teacher to let him stay. Slowly he
went out into the hall, putting on the
fez of which he was so proud only that
morning. When he was alone he did
not try to keep back the tears, and as
he stood crying he heard a scratch
ing scurrying sound over the floor,
and gentle little bark. There
was Fido, saying as plainly as a dog
could: lam SO sorry you were naughtyw
Well. the next day Tommy came to
school, and he was 50 good, so obedient,
that the teacher gave him flower to
take home
"Fido, l believe it was because l was
hateful to you first that l was naughty
to every body yesterday. Mamma said
it was, and she knows" and the red
tassel waved most decidedly. Il told
teacher all about it, and she said you
were true friend to me. because you
forgived me what / did, and helped me.
You did h clip me yesterday, Fido, when
you came.
Fido waved his tail ioyously, and
rushed ahead, saying plainly: Come,
that's enough; let us play" And they
id.-Christia Union.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
CuaA CrY.

Not seeing any itemes in your paper
from this locality we thought line or
two would not be out Of the way from
time to time.
Our streets are crowded daily and our
merchants are doing an increasing BUSH
ness.
MIR. and Mrs. VIII H. Nehls, the
hardware merchant of BeHton, visited
friends here Sunday.
Mr.. James Nicholas, of Benton, WIS.,
tied his brother-in.law, Mr.. Geo. Nc
Farlane, of this place Saturday after
noon.
Mrs. Orvill ID. Eastman, who has
been visiting her father and family for
the past four weeks near Salem. Miss
ouri, is expected to return home some
time this week.
The Cuba City band was engaged to
play at the grand blow out at Platteville
on the evening Of the 18th for the demo-
Gratis. OF course the music vas we'll
appreciated by all that heard the band
and the boys behaved like gentlemen.
The understanding was that the band
should be moderately we'll paid for their
services, and on the evening of the goth,
the regular time for practice, the boys
were astounded by the amount of money
paid them by the democratic committee
ON arrangements. There are only IA
men in the band and they received the
large sum of four dollars and seventy
cents. which was to be divided among
the members of the band. We suppose
that it is all right and according to
democratic doctrine. And as everything
has gone democratic we had better not
say anything because it might not be
well for us. The democratic tesmster
that took the band to the plac of demon
stration had to receive 81 so or else
there was no go, and the democratic
hotel at Platteville had to have 40 cents
head for common meal. OF course
that Is all right The democrats don't
look for Doodle but they like big pay
Why not pay the band in accordance
with the driver ard hotel keeper? But
we suppose that low prices and CHEAP
wages will be therule in the future.
Con.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
MlLLvlLlg.
Con

/. B, Fox is in a critical condition.
L. A, Townsend after six weeks Wis
it has returned to his home near Sioux
City Iowa.
Mrs. C. A. Northy of Wahpeton N.
ID. is visiting her many friends and rel
atives in this Section.
The unterrified of Ohio, celebrated
the nth. anniversary of the Old Roman
Thurman on the 18th, and the friends
Of Aunt Fanny Lawrence celebrated her
s7th. anniversary at the home of her
SON J. L. Gould If Mt. Hope It truely
was a pleasant gathering. The old lady is
proud to say that she had two sons in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
FOR LITTLE PEOPLE.
"Pl" AND "PY."

There were only two little boys In the class,
Two fat little fellows with eyes OF blue;
And one was Johnny. Oh. listen to this,
The other was Johnny, too.
~spen pie said the teacher with smiling
lips,
"Now, johnny Jones. you must try"
He looked very solemn and wise and good.
And he spelled 1t. ''P-i, pie"
"Come, johnny smith. will listen to you.
While Jobuny Jones has his cry"
a CLEAN OF triumph in two blue eyes.
And he straightway spelled Ply"
Together the Johnnies came outfrom school,
Their brave little spirits quened;
They were wondering. wondering, wonder
ing
What p-i and p-y spelled
L r. Baker in st. Nicholas
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
Harry,s stage-Driver.

Three-year-old Harry, VINO lives in a
village, was going with his mamma to
visit in the country. While waiting on
whom they were going, the stage went
by with every seat filled.
With tears of disappointment in his
eyes, Harry ran into the house and
called out: Mamma, mamma, that
screw-driver has gone off and left US. !"
Youths Companion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

my gentleman settles hisself with his
head just a-looking out and / drives on
till ] stops at this here gate, when out
jumps my passenger, clearing the door,
and walks in as calm as though he'd
been a reg'Iar fare. '''-Excbange.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

On October Heidelberg University
removed from it's philosophical faculty
the professors of mathematics and the
natural sciences and formed them into
a new department A similar change
has already been made at Tubingen and
Strasburg, and in Berlin there has been
considerable talk about removing the
professors Of history from the philosoph-
ical department to department of
their own. The reform is needed The
philosophical faculty of the average
German university is now something of
a catch all for all sorts of specialties
outside of medicine and theology, and a
German Ph. D may indicate any thing
from graduation in social science to the
completion of a course of music.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27
sELF-WINDING CLOCKS.
How the Accurate TIme-PIeces Obtain
Their Motive Power.

How the Accurate TIme-PIeces Obtain
Their Motive Power.
A chain of synchronized selfwinding
clocks is being established here through
the efforts of Henry Denver, manager of
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany. The time-pieces do not obtain
their motive power from electrical ac-
ton, thus being subject to hindrances
resulting from entire dependence on
electrical currents, but instead gain
the necessary force from the action of
fine spring, as does an ordinary clock.
Two small cells of battery are placed in
the top of the case, connected with a
magnet secured to the lower part of the
movement. As the center wheel driven
by the unwinding of the spring ad-
vances, lever is raised that unlocks
the armature and allows it to
spring back into position ready
for winding. When the lever drops
the circuit is instantly closed, the
spring being wound by the pawl fast
ened to the armature. The action of
winding breaks the circuit when the
winding is completed. The contacts
are made so short that the action of the
battery is very slight thus enabling it
to perform the work of winding for over
year without renewal or alteration.
Each clock is provided with simple
attachment by means of which its hands
may be controlled automatically by cleo
tricity. TO secure absolute uniformity
OF time throughout the city the clocks
will be connected with time wire just
before twelve o'clock each day. During
the brief period OF connection, the
standard clock at Washington through
the repeating lines takes possession of
the wire, temporarily controlling all
clocks in its circuit.-Springfeld Re-
] nu hlican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-11-27

BOBBY guess our teacher must
have been employed on the railroad"
His Big Brother-"Why. Bobby. The
way he trains you?" Bobby No; but
as a switchman his strikes are always
SO serious.