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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
A MAGNIFICENT GIFT.

Supervisor Perry the Recipient of a
Present From the County officials.
Mr.. s. NJ. Perry, chairman of the
board OF supervisors, was yesterday pre-
sented with handsome silver pitcher,
punch-bowl and goblet, the gift OF the
county officials.
The board of supervisors assembled
unusually early yesterday morning, and
most of the county officers found their
way to the supervisors room about
$50 O'Clock.
Captain Blennerhassett made the pre-
sentation speech in which he stated
that the county officers wish to express,
in some way, their kindly feeling to-
wards the board, and their thorough
appreciation of the many courtesies ex-
tended to them, but did not feel able to
make each member gift. They there
fore chose the chairman as the proper
person upon whom to bestow the
present.
Mr.. Perry was greatly surprised at
being made the recipient of the mag
nificent gift, and though he was some
what overcome, soon gathered himself
and expressed his thanks for the kindly
remembrance.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
The Cultivation of English walnuts.

Great success is being made with the
cultivation of English walnuts in Cali
fornia. 1t is believed that they can be
produced profitably in the eastern states
as soon as more experience is had in the
fertilizing of the flowers. This is always
a great difficulty, and it has been found
on the Pacific coast that very effective
remedy for it is to plant among the trees
black walnuts, or even the common but
ternuts. They are all cousins and the
plentiful pollen of the butternut or black
walnut trees fertilizes the blossoms of
the English walnuts, which would not
otherwise be impregnated.
Before very long this country win be
shipping English walnuts abroad, and
the same is likely to be the case with al
monds. Of the latter very big crops are
now produced in California and Arizona.
They require dry climate. East of the
Rocky mountains they do not do well,
because of the frosts and dampness.-
Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
A Problem in Mathematics.

A vessel divided into ''forty-two thir-
ty-seconds" was discovered at the Gus
tom house when the official papers Of
the schooner FL. G. Mousley were being
changed from registered to coasting
craft. Forty-two owners were marked
on the papers, each owning a thirty-sec-
ond part of the craft. What to do about
the matter puzzled the captain very
much, but he left feeling that he had
not only the largest vessel under the
American flag, but the biggest in the
world.-Philadelphia Record.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
ANOTHER DISAPPEARANCE.
N. A. Morris, Justice of Antelope
Township, Gone.

The Lancaster Gazette, in its last
number, gives the following story:
The sudden disappearance of N. A.
Morris, justice OF the peace of Antelope
township, is still shrouded in mystery.
We have attempted to ferret out the
cause of his departure, but have failed
thus far to do SO. Upon inquiring of
Constable Mayes, Morris's uncle, we
were informed that he knew nothing
whatever about it. Morris, he said,
lett, telling him that he was going to
Fresno, but instead went to Los Angeles.
He had not heard from him since he
left Lancaster. 1t is reported from good
authority that about two months since,
Morris borrowed $500, Messrs. Sam
Frakes, James Hefner and Henry Cor
man endorsing his note. These gentle
men. SO we learn, are anxious to learn
OF Morris's whereabouts. This note falls
due in about thirty days. Whether this
accounts for his disappearance or
whether he will turn up as suddenly as
he left is question that time will tell.
A report was given in last weeks Times
that Morris had a thirty days. leave Of
absence, bnt we learn from
good authority that parties hav-
ing recently returned from Los
Angeles, and who have investigated
this matter, say that he never applied
to the supervisors for leave of absence,
consequently he could not have procured
one. Only few weeks ago the charge
against Morris for attempting the life of
M. III. Grain was dismissed upon motion
of the district attorney, 60 it will be
seen that this could have no connection
with his departure. The Big Rock
Creek Herald, which claims to be on
the inside track, says there is scandal
back of Morris departure, but this re-
port is emphatically denied by his
friends. Not being in possession Of any
positive information as to the real cause
of Morris departure, we refrain from
any comment, trusting that everything
will yet turn out all right.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29

To protect itself from the rain the orang-
outang crooks its arms over its head.
The hair on the orangs upper arm points
downward, while on the lower arm it
points upward, the apparent purpose be-
ing to shed the rain like a thatch.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
Orange ShInmsnts.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 2S.-Shipmente
OF oranges from Southern California have
begun in desultory way, and growers
are now about prepared to begin
the work of shipping in train
load lots. The crop will be
large one this year, but no close
estimates have been received. The
Southern Pacific company officials say
that they will have cars enough on hand
to handle all the crop without any un-
necessary delay.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
Lynching in Louisiana

NATCHEz, Miss, Dec. 2S.-From
Blackwater, La, the place where I. j..
Hart was murdered Christmas eve,
comes the news that an uncle of the
murderer was hanged last night by a
lynchlng party. Developments 60 to
show plot to murder young Hart in
which several negroes were implicated,
and the citizens have determined to rid
themselves of the entire gang.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
A Play That Failed,

Fledgeley-I see that bow knots in
jewelry are very fashionable.
Gwendolin-Beau knots have always
been fashionable.
And she thought she heard the dull
thud of the setting sun, as the young
man showed no signs Of intelligence
Jewellers Circular.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
TEXAS TERROR}.
Cowboys Take POsses sion of a Tain and
Hold High Carnival.

OCWDOyb IHK6 FOBB6t SIOn OF IAln HNts
Hold High Carnival.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 2S.-Half a
dozen cowboys took possession of the
southbound passenger train on
the International and Great North
ern railroad forty miles north
OF here last night. They boarded the
train at Buda station, and their first act
was to force Chicago drummer off the
moving train because he wore red
cravat and silk hat. They then made a
number OF young ladies in the Pullman
coach sing for them, enforcing all their
ruled the train for twenty miles, when
they stepped off at way station.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
Fields Persistent Fasting.

New York, Dec. 20. = Edward M.
Field neither eats nor drinks, and is
growing perceptibly weaker every day.
He passed restless night. This morn
ing he refused to take breakfast. He
complains of pains in the head. He
refuses to touch medicine.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Advertising That Pays-How to Make
Money.

On the sixth page of the HERALD ap-
pears list of classified advertisements
which should be read by every one.
Persons wanting situations, help, or
who wish to rent, buy or sell property,
will do well to advertise in these COL
umns. Desirable opportunities for the
investment or borrowing of money
appear daily. Other features are cheap
eastern excursions, business chances,
educational cards, professional cards,
personal notices, special notices, ex-
change advertisements, stock for sale
and full record of the amusements OF
the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
DIVISION AND SILENCE.

Huntington Doesn't Want the Public to
Know the 8. P.'s Earnings.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2S.-Heretofore
the Southern Pacific statement of earn
ings and operating expenses have been
given regularly to the press, but an or
der from C.P. Huntington forbids this
in the future. A week ago the Call
published an article stating that the
surplus for the year would be about
"a 900, 900, the largest known in the his
tory of the company.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
He Excelled in One Thing.

'Did you ever get licked while you
were boy, papa?" asked Johnny.
mo-" said papa emphatically.
"How was that?" queried Johnny sus-
piciously.
Because, my hoy, I was the fastest
runner in the whole school. l."-Harper's
Bazaar.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
Roth VIII NE.

Dies MONIES, Ia, Dec. ga colored
man, j. III. Miller, tonight called on
Ada Lewis, woman who had Tilted
him, and at the end of short inter
view shot the woman and himself. Both
will die.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29

ager where it was today stated he was
growing weaker rapidly, and more
violent in his rawlings. His physicians
believe that death is only few hours
4R
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
Actor Seaman ID, ins.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 28.--Actor William
J. Scanlan, shattered in his mind and
body, lies at the residence of his man
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29

Do you want hslpf # 20, insert an ad
on our classified page.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29

Haze you cacant roomf IF so, ADDER
tise0n our classified page.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
The Los Angeles lumber Co.,

On GAN Pedro street, between Fourth and Filth
are selling best English Portland cement at
lowest prices ever known in this market.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
Bismarck Biscuits

II you svant anything read our classified
ads.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29

Bargains IN real estate on our classified
page.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29

AS a preventive DR.. Henley's Celery. Beef
and Iron has no equal.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29

CREAM PUFF ready raising,aour.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-29
BORN,
DIED.


BENZ AMIN - In this city, December 2Sth
1891, Leah, y, .ungest daughter of Ms 4.
Benjamin, native of Australia, aged II
years.
Funeral private.
SITTEL-In this city. December 28th, 1891,
Caspsr Sittel, native of Germany, aged 81
years.
Funeral on Wednesday. December 30tb, at
2p M, from 6O7 East First street. Friends
are invited to attend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-04
JAMAICA.

\ correspondent tells of a successful
plan, suggested by j. c. Daggett of the
Baptist Sunday school, for raising money
for Sunday school purposes. Last Jan
uary Mrs. Lanphear's class of girls We're
given five cents each to see how much
could be gained i'm six months. -Four mem
bers of the class increased their nickels to
over S1l-the preparation and sale of
sweet-tlag, popped corn, hulled corn, etc,
being among the means of revenue adopted.
W. j. Howe and wife of Worcester,
Mass, made shert visit in town last Sun
day.
There were twenty guests at the Jamai-
ca House Saturday night and Sunday.
About forty members of the loyal tenn
perance legion attended the convention at
Townshend on Tuesday.
Mrs. j. \. Butler of New York is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Abiiah Muzzy.
Rev. Charles Coon and wife of Cossayn-
ma, \. Y, are stopping at VIM. Castles.
Our village school began NJ Jnday with
Miss Hobart and Miss Wocott as teachers.
Miss Della Parsons goes to Landgrove to
teach.
Mrs. Greenlcaf and two children from
Boston are visiting at Charles Clark's.
Mrs. Abiiah Muzzy has been quite i'll for
few days but is now improving.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-04
HALIFAX.

The agricultural meeting and picnic at
BARRIERS grove last Saturday was attended
by large increase over last year, and a
good interest was shown in the welfare and
prosperity of our town. f. II. Niles was
appointed secretary in place of Charles
Thurber, resigned.
Lucius Mory of Boston is visiting his
sister, Mrs NJ. Powers.
Mrs. Harriet Clark and daughter Ella of
New Haven, Conn, are the guests of Mrs.
Ruby Fish.
W. L. Fish of Newark, n. j., is in town
for few days.
Repairs on the old schOolhouse in district
No. 8 are progressing finely. The second
story is being taken out and the roof let
down on to the first story.
The town fair will be held on Tuesday,
Sept. %. The committee of arrangements
are requested to meet on the fair grounds
Saturday, Sept. 10, at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
and if rainy the Monday following, to com
plete arrangements for the fair.
The Farmers club will have their first
meeting with their president, Horace Stowe,
Saturday, Sept II, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. All
will be expected to help furnish food for
the table, which will be set i'm beautiful
grove which Mr.. Preston has set out within
a few years. This will be the dedication of
the grove. Come all.
DIR. f. j. Niles and family of Water
town, Mass, were in town last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-04
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Village school begins next Monday.
Clarence Cook of Landgrove will teach in
the upper department, and Miss Eta Thay-
er of Jamaica in the lower.
School in Londonderry village begins
Sept. 9TH with Miss Lena Jaquith as teach
en-
c. II. Thompson of Brattleboro address
ed the y. p. 5. c. f. Sunday evening. Lew
is Gregg accompanied him here.
Miss May Chase returned on Saturday
from her visit to Orange, Mass.
Miss Annie Smith and her brother
George leave next Monday to attend the fall
term at Vermont academy, SaXtons River.
Maj. f. X. Campbell left on Monday for
Washington, ID. c.
Mrs. Belle Stebbins and her sister, May
Lyon of New York, are guests at Dea. ).
$. Lyons.
Mrs. Chadwick OF Londonderry village
fell last Saturday and broke her hip.
The people of Londonderry village were
startled last Sunday by the sudden death
of Mrs. Ladd, mother of Mrs. John Far
well. Mrs. Ladd was boarding at the time
of her death with Mrs. Stephen Cora. She
ate her breakfast with the family as usual.
retiring to her room soon after. About
noon DIR. Woodward little son Went to
her room with an invitation for her to dine
with his parents, but soon returned saying,
''She is asleep and | can't wake her" This
led to an immediate investigation which
showed that she had been dead for some
time. The body was taken to Dorset
Thursday for burial.
Mr.. Newton Thompson, son and daugh-
ter leave for Albany, n. Y, today
William Grover came over Saturday,
spending Sunday at Josiah Goddard $ re-
turning with his wife and children the first
of the week
Lester Howe of Ludlow has been in town
this week.
Rev. Mr.. Curtis has returned to his par
ish in Londonderry village with his bride,
Miss Cleavland from Pawlet.
The game of ball played at Jacksonville
last Saturday resulted II to , in favor of
the 'Derrys.
Harry Bostwick has moved into the house
owned by Seth Randall.
Mrs. Albert Bolster and son of Boston
are visiting at w. A. Shatucks.
NJ. Wilder, who left the hotel here last
spring and has since lived on $. NJ. Hol-
dens farm, is moving to Jamaica.
Charles Brooks of Watkins, y. Y,
spent Sunday at G. G. Smiths, leaving
Tuesday for Mt. Hermon, where he is to
attend school,
Wednesday j, Q. Pierce shot henhawk
on the wing, which measured four feet
from tip to tip of wings.
Mrs. Hannah Stewart will make her
home for the present with Scion Under
woods family.
Mrs. c. f. Small of Baldwinsville is at
NJ. Ii. Haskins's.
Mrs. William Thompson is quite i'll
again. She is great sufferer and has the
sympathy of her many friends.
Frank Tyler has been summoned to his
work for G. H. Dame in Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-04
WIITTAMSVnIE

Mrs. G. +. Park reports an excellent at
tendance at the UniverSalist state conyen-
ton held at Rutland last week. About 30
clergymen were present, and others from
this and adjoining states.
Miss Mary Selon Of Somervillc, Mass.
has spent several days at Harlan Sparks.
The many friends of Mrs. Charles Hall
of Macon, Ga, will be glad to learn that
she arrived at George W. Lambs on Mon
day evening
Miss Mary Bellows Of Nashua. y. H..
has visited her relatives in this place.
Mrs. Guild, who hoped to spend several
weeks here, was obliged to return to Bos-
ton Tuesday, our climate not improving
her health.
Mrs. Abbie Adams will teach in South
Newfane the coming fall. beginning next
Monday. Charles +. Brown takes the
school at Marlboro Branch.
Edward Clough, who formerly lived in
Brattleboro and Marlboro, but who recent
ly moved TO this village, was arrested and
tried before ;. ii. Sherman of Brattleboro
for an assault on his wife's daughter.
Edith, a girl of nine years. Failing to get
bondSmen, he was taken TO Jail at Newfane
to await the county court.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. NJ. Ingram Of Troy,
y. y, have spent the past three weeks
with relatives and friends here, returning
on Monday last. Mr.. Ingram is well
known in this vicinity, having brothers and
sisters living here, and Tor some years he
lived on what is now known As the Gaines
place. He is a remarkably well-preserved
man of 50 years, but hopes he may return
to his former home many times yet.
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their friends came in to spend the after
noon and evening. The time was spent in
games and merry making
Forest Pierce was dangerously i'll few
days, but is now much better
Ida Hendrickson began her school in
district No. q, Monday Aug. 81.
VIII Davenport of Wilmington returns
to teach the fall term of the village school,
much to the satisfaction of all concerned.
The school begins Monday, Sep. l.
On Wednesday, Aug. 2G, a very interest
ing game of base ball was played on the
home grounds by the Jacksonvilles and Will
mingtons, resulting in victory to the
former q to- ?. Among the features of the
game was the long hit of NJ. Butteriield to
left. Putnam's left handed catch, +. Cor
kinss steal home, and Browns header at
foul line
Clarence Shepardson has gone to mar
ket
viii Brown has returned from the legis-
lature.
The reunion of the Shepardson family
occurred at Clarence Shepardson's on Sat
urday last.
\ large number of tourists passed
through here on Tuesday, enjoying our
beautiful mountain scenery.
Carrie Wilcox attended the teachers eX-
animation at Newfane last week. She is
to teach in district No. ), where she gave
good satisfaction the past summer.
Hon. \. \. Butterfield was in Charlie
mont Mass, this week on business.
Mrs. Luther Farnsworth has been very
i'll.
Willie Wiley has returned to New York
after a few weeks vacation.
Mrs. Alta Greasy and Mrs Ed. Roberts
are visiting in this vicinity.
The North River manufacturing com
pany contemplates adding the manufacture
of wooden jell pals to their business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-04
GUILFORD.

A very fitting close to the services that
have been held by Mr.. Jackson for the past
10weeks, was the concert and praise service
on Wednesday evening. The quartet, Misses
Fox. st. John Messrs. Bliss and Hartzler.
kindly came up from Mortified, and
their singing was enjoyed by a large
number. That the meetings have awak-
ened good deal of interest has been
shown by an increase Of attendance and an
effort will be made to have them continued.
During Mr. Jacksons stay in town he has
won many friends who will ever he inter
ested in his future success.
Mrs. White from Minneapolis, Mimi,
arrived on Monday at Chas. AleXander's to
see her mother, Mrs. Mary Harris, whose
recovery from her recent shock is not eX-
pected
Services in Christ church on Sunday next
at 2:3O p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-04
wARDsBoRo.

Mrs. II. f. Brigham returned home from
SOmerville, Mass, last Thursday, accompa-
MED by Dorr =. Plimpton and family
1t is very evident that last Saturday was
quite day for trout as Dorr Plimpton, his
brother Wright, and brother-in-law Geo.
Parker, caught 200 from the small streams
of Wardsboro. We think Mr.. Plimpton
has a mesmeric influence over the iinny
tribes.
Geo. w. Parker and family have returned
to their home i'm Terre Haute, Ind, and
Mrs. +. G. Williamson and daughter to
their home i'm WestborO, Mass.
Miss Josephine Steele arrived home last
Saturday evening to enjoy two weeks
visit with her parents, sister and friends.
The fall term of our village school began
last Monday with Miss Mary f. Underwood
as teacher.
Mr. and Mrs. II. n. Wilder of Hinsdale,
y. H., arrived last Saturday to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. b. Eddy have been
here for a few days past. They go from
here to Jamaica.
Mrs Slas ID. May returned home Satur-
day evening, having been absent nearly
two weeks visiting in Springfield, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-04
WESTMINSTER WEST

Work has begun upon the construction
of the telephone line, authorized by vote of
the town last spring, between the parishes.
\ force of men are setting the poles this
week. The line goes directly east, up and
over the hill opposite \. =. Ranney's store,
which is the terminus on this end.
The schools have opened for the fall
term, with the same teachers as in the
spring except in district No. !. Miss San
derson has taken a school in Putney and
her place is supplied by Miss Ingalls,.
Miss Abby Goodell has been at home
from New York for a two weeks vacation.
Frank Harlow and Al. Harlow have
spent few days here.
Several have gone or are about to leave
for schools away. j. o. Codding for
Springfield, VT. J. II. Miller for Meriden,
y. H., Miss Mabel Goodhue for SaNtons
River, Miss Mamie Plumb for Conway.
Mass.
Rev. w. L. Noyes of Chester preached
here on Sunday last in exchange with our
pastor Mr.. and Mrs Noycs are spending
a few days with Il. w. Carpenter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-04
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY sEPTE

The Woman's Relief corps of Putney did
everything possible to soothe the last days
of her life. and Mrs. Spring feels especial
" grateful for their love and sympathy i'm
her hour of trial. Kind friends met the
body few miles below the village and ac-
companied 1t to the grave.
Mrs. Jaqueth, who, with her children,
has been visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
G. ID. Davis, has returned to her home in
Boston.
Potatoes are rottng badly in this section.
Farmers are cutting their tobacco and
report very heavy crop. About 80 acres
i'm town are devoted to the crop.
Ed Puffer of Meriden Conn, is visiting
his father, |. b. Puifer.
Mrs. Isaac Leach died very suddenly
while sitting in her chair on Wednesday
afternoon.
Miss Minnie Robertson is in town and
her father, E. X. Robertson, is expected
soon.
II. l.. Pierce has taken business trip to
New York
Harry Hannum ami family made a
short visit to his father the past week.
Miss Nellie Towle is visiting at f. +.
Robertson's.
Miss Maud Munger has returned, after
spending some time with her friends in
Windsor and Woodstock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-04
TOWN HEND.


The Windham county division of the
Loyal Temperance legion held its second
annual meeting here on Friday, Aug. IS
The day was very warm and shOwery, hut
seven companies were represented by 96
members, and there were many visitors be
sides. The convention chose Miss Abbie
Leonard of Grafton president, and Mamie
Croker of Newtane secretary. The prin-
cipal exercises were the reading of three
prize essays. and prize speaking with seven
contestants. The essay which won the first
prize was by Miss Abbie Leonard. the sec
ond 10y Carlton Howe of Newfane, and the
third 10y Miss Florence Douglas of Putney.
The prize speaking was all excellent, the
prize being awarded to Fred d. Reed of
Towushpnd.
\ permanent county organization was
effected with Miss Abbie Leonard as preSi-
dent. Miss Lila Torrey of Camhridgeport
vice-president, Clifton Howe of Newfane
secretary, and Merton Vincent of jamaica
treasurer. An interesting feature of the
meeting was the awarding of a diploma to
Miss Amy f. Perry for completing year ;
course of reading in the temperance man
uals. The arrangements for the convention
and the direction of it We're chiefly by Mrs
f. \. Kenyon.
An invitation from Co. \ of Grafton to
meet them next year was accepted with
thanks. In the resolutions adopted origi-
nal papers on temperance subjects 10y the
older members, and autograph cards for
the Columbian fair We're recommended,
and thanks were extended to Townshend
friends for courteous attentions.