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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-31
STORIES or ERICSSON.
He Liked 10 Poke tho Fire So Well He
Bougnt Dozens of Pokcrs.

Ericsson never changed his style OF
dress from the clothing which he wore
when he landed In this country 10 the
time of his death. He wore woollen
knitted underclothing and very long
stockings. which were nearly half an
inch thick, both summer aud winter.
aud when his friends went through the
house after his death his clothing was
found rolled up in small bundles. each
one labeled with its contents and
lockers he bad in his room. He nj
lowed no one to interfere with his
clothing and was most methodical in
taking care OF it,
The case OF fellow countryman Of
his who was la distress came To his
ears nearly twenty years since. aud he
instantly helped the man ont OF his
trouble. Subsequently he found out
that the mans birthday fell on the same
date as his own. He made no memoir
andum either of the mans name or adj
dress. but every year he drew check
for 800, which he sent on every an
niyersary of his birthday to the poor
stranger. aud the stubs Of these checks
were found among his papers.
lie was careless In money matters.
according TO the Boston GLOBE, although
good business man in many ways.
His secretary used to notify him when
his bank balance was getting low.
when he would dictate a letter 10 the
government or 10 Mr.. Delamater for a
remittance on account OF royalties due
him. although he never troubled abou,
their payment except as he needed the
money for current expenses.
Ericsson had habit Of poking the
fire Ia his big open-irc CRATE when he
was thinking out some abstrusc prob
lem. He wore out SO many fire irons
that for many years before his death he
used TO order pokers OF wrought iron
about five feet long. with which he
would pound the fire and CRATE till the
pokers wore away ~ being constantly
kept in use while at white heat. He
bought them by the dozen at a time.
and when he was sick. shortly before
his death. his physicians ordered him
TO take broth. corn starch aud other
light food
He Immediately ordered two dozen
wooden spoons. and would sit over the
stove stirring his food himself until the
spoon got what he considered too old
for use. when he would throw il away
and take new one.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-31

Speaking Of Cough. Mr.. Bosworth
said: ''He was great orator aud o
grand. noble man. but ho was not
master OF himself. remember one
time when u man pat some whisky IN
a glass Of soda water hc was about 10
drink. just that taste was enough 10
set the appetite aiire within him. aud
he went off on n protracted spree.
Very few people ever knew OF this. but
the fact is related in one OF his biogra
phies. When he came out Of Il never
saw a man feel so In all nv life. lie
cried like a baby aud vowed that he
would never speak before an audience
again, and, u | remember rightly. he
cancelled his engagements for the rest
of that year lie has told me many
times when passing saloons mounted
on horse he had dug the spurs into
the beasts tanks aud ridden for miles
at breakneck speed TO get out OF reach
OF the temptation. ~ Cleveland Leader.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-31

GROUND.
long time. an once when the old COW
got out OF the lot an wandered of an
didn't come up 10 time 10 give milk for
the lamb | searched for her on the
mountain side an way down in the val
ley. 1t was late when got back home.
an long before | reached the house
heard the lamb a-blealIn'. He seemed
10 be powerful glad when came In with
the milk, an the thought read In his
ewes was: 4 never will forgit you.
Wal. TO make long story short,
brought up that lamb till he was rs fine
q sheep as you ever saw, an la every
look out his eyes be said that he never
would forgit me. We called him Bob
nm he 'peared TO like the name. One
day the next Fall. Nat Sarschet. that
owed 80 come over to my house an
lowed that he must have the money.
didn't have IL an told him so. Just then
Bob he come up. I'll take this sheep.
says Nat. an he done IL In spite OF oil
my begin an promlsin' that | would
pay him as soon as | could get the
money. Last Spring heard that Nat
had sold Bob TO the Wilder Dalton. So
much for the first part. an now for the
second: A day or two ago | was goin
through the woods, carryin' bag OF
corn on my back. an all at once kerr
bhipi something took me an almost
knocked me lifeless.
as soon as could git up / looked
round an thar not more than ten feet
away. stood Bob. a-shakin OF his head.
Gracious alive. Bob said |. don't you
know mcY He backed little. an Jest
as / expected 10 see the look that said
he was never goin' TO forgit me. he shot
at me an gave me n biff that sent me
sprawlin' on the ground | think he hit
me three times before could git ep. an
then he followed me 10 the fence, a.
churnin me every jump OF the way
an ticklcd Wy, never saw ram en-
Joy himself so In my life Well. when
| got home sot down an thought
long time about the ingratltude OF this
life. On then thought | would teach
that rascal lesson; so got my gun aud
went back down into the woods. held
the gun behind me an poked about
Putty soon l saw Bob, an he saw me
about the same time. Here he come.
didn't say word. lie was so tickled
that he thought he'd stop an laugh a
little before blfiin' me. an he stopped an
snorlcd with delight. an jest then ups
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-31

JKsr IET ME HAVE MINT"
on the table Come 10 order now. The
Court 10 about 20 put on the solemn
garment OF the law OF this here free an
mighty land. an II any man 80 fur fur
gits himself as to interrupt the pro-
ceedin's. he'll fall under the witherln'
displeasure Of yourn truly. Now. let's
gIt at this business, fur this Court has
other Affairs on hand. This Court must
10 some time this evcnin' an' reprimand
3 man that pixencd his dog Jcems. as
l said ~ the outset of this trial. | never
was moro shocked In my life. Fur
many years we have know'd you to be
reasonably honest with generally q
putty good dab OF meat In yo' smoke.
house. an We KANT see why you should
have killed the Wilder Dslton's sheep"
Yes" spoke up the widow. who, for
the nrst time. noticed was present. sit
ting In q corner. IAN finer ram never
blew his breath on bunch OF penpyrile.
But here comes Jeems an shoots him. an
that too when he's got more meat than
have an he knows that I've got three
sons-in-Iaw 10 feed"
ledge" said Jcems. III you will Jest
lot me have . mint. will fling good
deal Of light on this here subject.
don't deny . KILN Of the sheep
well. then. Jeems, you neentcr say
no more. You've stated the very fact
that We air tryin to git at. an thar Amt
no use Ia foolin' along here no longer
The court lows that Il will halter sent.
ense you. Jccms."
Not without gIvIn' me a hearIn'. I
hopeY'
~ don't see what good hesrin' will
Do you when you have made that con-
foesion."
wall. jest listen to my talk an then
msbby you'll see. don't want to take
up 20 time 20 that you knin't meet the
Teller that pizencd yo dog. but ! do In.
sist on havin' hearing
Wall. then. 60 ahead. but cut her
short"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-31
EASE INGRATITUDE.
THE WIDOWS RAM eUNrEo JEEMs
AND DIED FOR IT.
r. Oslssass Tsrss on His Aecussrs and
/, .sus usrrewIss Tsis THAT Molllass
I shs Jsdss.

! was travelling among the mountains
Of East Tennessee and one day about
noon Was casting about for place
where ! might got something 10 eat. when
ny eye was attracted by a number oil
horses that were tied near ruinous old
log house.
Curiosisy and hope that ! might be
On the trail Of something to eat drew me
- the house says Opic p. Read. Upon
entering tho doorway ! found a justice
Of the peace holding court Ii was q
criminal case. and discovered the
prisoner TO be long. lank fellow. with
besy faoe and complexion that pro-
claimed the clay -eatcr fancied that
having killed some one he was now on
trial 20 determine whether or not he
should be sent before the Grand Jury as
sort Of sarcastic preliminary 10 being
hanged. and had begun TO pity his pro.
babls wife and presrmable children
when the Judge said;
This here court. bein' sorter tired.
will now take recess fur halter hour.
The Court has sot here an chewed new
sobacker till the hide Is about all took
often the inside of his mouth. an
wantcr say that II anybody has got any
tobackcr that IL lectle milder Ia its
parts. pass . chew of 1t right up to the
Court"
The prisoner took out twist OF to-
bacco and handed II 10 the Judge. where
upon the jurist remarked: This Court
thanks you. Jecms, but at the same time
reminds you that the law OF this great
land ain't 10 be bought for a mess OF
pottage nor a chsw of tobacker. How's
20 crap. Jcemsf'
''Soricr wallerin' with the crab grass
an rasslin' with the rag weed. |
woulder had IL all right but this here
trouble como on me- When a man Is
bowed down In the spcret he ain I
thinkin' Of craps. lie ID athinkin' of
the shame that mout fall or him an
take oil the color out OF his reputation. 1"
Yea. that's a fact. Jcems"
what Is all this aboutg" l asked.
turning to long haired fellow that sat
near where stood.
WALL" he answered. leaning over and
turuing loose squirt OF tobacco extract
that might have singed cat "Jcems
Timberly he shot q sheep an i reckon
he's In fur a."
They don't intend to hang him. do
'h: M w,.., 49,, r,.v.u u, IT..
about fifty lsshes with hickory an
then make him work country road
some day when thar's boss show in the
nsighborhood."
A this juncture the Judge pounded
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-31

Hrs. Gen. Fremont Co Receive Cottage
from the Women OF CALIFORNIA;.
Mrs. Fremont. the widow Of Gen.
John G. Fremont, will be the recipient OF
. valuable token OF friendship on Christ
mas. II will be the gift OF the women
of California. who sympathize with her
In her widowhood. and desire to place
her beyond the danger of want during
her remaining days.
Some months ago. when IL became
known that the widow and daughter Of
the famous soldier who had done SO
much for California were living within
the borders Of the Golden state. but
practically without home, a subscrip-
sion was started In that state TO provide
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-31

Alonzo Gushingtou Ito Miss Anas-
tasia Prim. his aiiianced) See yon
yacht. Anastasia. how II fingers near
the shore. rs IL 10th TO leave IT, / am
as the yacht. with you the shore. Anas-
tasia.
Miss Anastasia (stiiily) -Alonzo. you
are not nautical man. are youP
Young Gushington--No. Anastasia.
Miss Anastasia-- Then pardon you.
Young Gushlngton--Pardon me.
AnastasiaP Why pardonP
Miss Anastasia Because you evil
IDENTIFY are not aware that yon yacht Is
hugging the shorel
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-31

"Jccns" got up. reached back his long
hair and thus addressed the assembly:
'-Onc cold Winter night. when tho snow
come down faster than you ever seen
chaf como outen wheat fan. heard
q blcatin' noise. an. goin' 10 the door.
thought the sound come from the valley
not fur from the house. told my wife
thatI had TO 20 down In the valley be-
cause l heard lamb calm for help. sud
let me say right here that may be bad la
q good many things. but no lamb ever
called To me Ia vain. thought OF
Simon Peter that was told 20 feed the
Lords sheep--thought OF IL as stood
thar In the door with the snow a-drivin'
past me into the house. My wife said
that better not 90 out In SIGH n night,
specially as wa ut fcelln' very well;
but lowed that couldn't sleep with
the pitIful cry OF that lamb a-ringin' in
my ears. so | took my lantern an went
down into the valley. The snow was
whirlin' SO fast that could hardly sec
whar was goin'. but at last. comm
nearer an nearer 10 the blcatin, at
last found little lamb with his head
stickin' out OF a snow drift.
II took him out; his legs were frozen
stiff as sticks. took him 10 the house
an warmed him by the fre-got a bot.
tie OF milk and fixed II so he could suck
l built up good fire so he wouldn't get
cold durin' the night. an every time he
would blcat would git up an tx his
bottle. The weather stayed cold for a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-31

that could have the heart TO convict you
ouchter be hung. Widder Dalton. what
have you did with that sleeps messY i.
i've got il At home"
"Wal. you 90 home an roast . hin
quarter OF It. This court an Jeems air
eoin' TO take dinner with you to-mor'
rcr"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-31

A Sumner (Kan.) county man went
into the country TO collect rotc which
he held on farm. The farmer was not
mt home. but his wife was. and she
hoped onto the holder Of the note and
took II from him. aud gave him good
drubbing Into the bargain.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-31

An average reader gets through 400
words minute.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1891-07-03
North Thetford.

We look for quiet day on the
Fourth. A few only will rattle away
to the nearest crowd.
Parents and some others were pres
ent at the grand finale at Dartmouth
and Johnsbury, and to some the last
coat of polish was laid on.
Young Earle is home from MS pro-
fessorship in Connecticut. The Con-
ants from Moody School.
The steam mill is silent for time,
men all needed at haying.
Our true friend Watson, of eleven
years trial is going to leave here, and a
gathering of the Lodge members is to
crown the event. He has been loyal
subject, he knows it, so do we, lost his
best eye while serving others, which
will help him to remember us as we
surely shall him. His successor in
business promises well.
Tracy Hosford is beginning to take
little dose of sunshine in the ham,
mock, but gain is slow.
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TOpSham.

Misses. Maggie and Mabel COrruth
are at home spending their summer va
cation.
Mrs. Erastus Green is slowly recov-
ering from the injuries resulting from
her recent accident.
John Allen has arrived home from
California, after an absence Of three
years
Mis-. Jessie HALEY of Medford,
Mass, is the guest of her uncle, VIM.
Morrison.
John and Jessie Davidson visited
friends in town few days last week.
The residence of the late Ann r..
DivOll was sold at auction Tuesday to
Mrs. Dow of Newbury, at the low fig
ure Of $1l5.
Miss Hattie Clark has returned from
Manchester, where she has been at
tending school the past year.
Presiding Elder Truax preached
very acceptably last Sunday.
Charles George of Boston and Mrs.
r. McNiece Of St. Johnsbury, both
formerly Of this place, visited in town
last week.
School in district No. Is closed on
Friday. Names of the pupils who re-
ceived no marks. Rosa Caldwell, Ma.
than Caldwell, Myrtle Williams and
Blanche Frost.
Mrs. G.. L. Buchanon is in Wa sh-
ington visiting DR.. and Mrs. Warner.
The village school closes Friday with
public rhetOricals.
Katie r. Wiley received the second
prize at the senior prize speaking at
seminary.
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OrfOrdyl1le.

Mr.. Ben Weed of Boston has bought
the Lang Merrill place formerly known
as the Bugbee place.
The concert Friday night was sue
cess, each player did themselves much
credit, all enjoyed Miss Sheds play
ing also Miss Eaton's reading which
was especially fine. The supper was
pronounced first-class. We hope there
may be more of these concerts, and
next time that there will be a full
house.
School closed Friday after success
term.
Ccbors M .sa A.s ssa Xifs spa v St
the Sabbath with Mrs. E. w. Cqsh,
man.
Mrs. Eastman's new house is pro-
crossing rapidly. ss
Hazen Pebbles has carried the most
milk to the cheese factory so far this
season.
A few have commenced having.
The Fourth will be very quiet here.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1891-07-03
District No, II Newburv.

School closed on Friday with very
appropriate exercises. Growing on
either side Of the entrance may be seen
pants arranged with the precision of
norticulturist, in full bloom, as we
enter the school room all is quiet save
the drlll OF learning that is constantly
going ON there. The room which is
large and well ventilated, is tastefully
hung with festoons Of evergreens and
roses, boquets and wreaths Of the most
delicate tints Of colOred moss tastefully
woven with flowers of every tint was
skliifullv arranged for the occasion.
put tms Is not the best part of the scene.
MISS tosa Parks commenced her la
bors with US with an excellent reputa-
ton secui ed in her former schools, hav-
ing taught six successive terms in this
place apd her success at this time is
such as not to impair in the least that re-
Good order and recitations
in the school room. The re-
view rectations reflected great honor
upon eacher and much credit to
the 81 ~. Below we give the names
OF tn have not been absent.
Mann rown, Eunice A. Fiske,
Maud itcher, Clara j. Peach.
khnie y6ch, James N. Peach.
The ction sale of Joseph +. Mills
late of Topsham took place on Satur-
day last. Everything sold at a very
good figure.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1891-07-03
East Haverhill.

Mrs. NJ P. Boswell has returned
from Woodsville where she has been
spending sew aral weeks under DR..
Eastman's care.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Hanson of
Plymouth, are visiting their friends in.
this vicinity.
Guy W. Richardson is spending
few days at Jefferson with former
pastor, Rev. w. A. Loyne.
Mrs. Warren Blake and Warren
Morse are visiting Karl Morse at North
Haverhill.
E. Shepardson has been confined to
the house with the grippe. Frank M.
Cutting takes his place at the creamery.
s. Crawley and family of Elkhart,
Ind, are visiting at their fathers. &C.
S. Crawley.
Mrs. w. F. True has returned from
visit to her sister. Mrs. M. W. True,
at North Woburn, Mass.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1891-07-03
Xarshira.

Silas Titus is working at Hanover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Page Of Exeter, N. HI.
are visiting her parents, Mr--and Mira.
Waters.
Mrs. Adams of Lyme is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Balch.
At the recent term of the County
Court divorce was granted to Mrs.
Royal F. West.
j. Parshley had colt badly in
jured in the pasture, recently.
Owing to the absence Of the pastor,
Rev. Levi Wild. there will be no meet
ing at the village for the next two
Sabbaths.
Schools at the upper and lower vii
lage finished last week, after pleasant
and profitable terms.
Edna Church, teacher at Corinth
Corner, is at home for weeks vaca-
ton. ~, r.i
Mrs. Woodcock ha, music class at
Post Mills.
Mr.. Newell, the new principal at
Thetford, was in town last week.
Mrs. c.. G. Cotton and Mrs. j. G..
Goodhue Of Bradford and Mrs. Geo.
W. Kimball of West Fairlee, former
residents of Vershire, were in town
last Sabbath. Their many friends
were glad to meet them:
Geo. w. Morris has received the APP
pointment of County Examiner in
place of E. w. Goodhue, who resigned
the position to accept one in Mass.
While we regret Mr. GOOdhue's deci-
siou to leave the State, it is pleasant to
know that one so well fitted as Mr..
Morris will assume the position.
Miss Lizzie Cook died June Oath, in
Boston, where she had gone for medi-
cal treatment. Her remains were
brought home and the funeral attend
ed at West Fairlee last Friday.
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Wells River,

Mrs. Kate Whitcomb returned from
Savannah last Saturday.
Raymond and Percy Smith are home
from Mortified school.
Rev. r. G. Flagg went to Middle.
bury Monday to attend commencement
exercises of Middlebury College, of
which he is one of the trustees.
Gen. Gilmore Of Fairlee was in town
Wednesday.
Word was received from Washing
ton Tuesday that Charles Chase had
been granted a pension. Mr.. Chase
served Co. !. N. H., and is deserving
of pension.
. A horse of Sam Pages took fright
at passing wheelbarrOw, Wednesday,
while hitched in front of HoltOn's
shop, breaking the bride and running
up the street, making stop in David
Brooks yard, somewhat demoralizing
harness and carriage.
The railroad carpenters are at work
putting in new stairs leading up to the
depot.
Carl Dickerman an old employe at
the paper mill. is back taking G. K.
pl ce for few weeks.
Miss Elsie Allison is visiting friends
IN Pawtucket, r. l.
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West Corinth.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Quimby of Bos.
ton, returned home this week, having
had a two weeks vacation. They have
been visiting their father and mother
and other friends in this state.
II. L. Hanson and family returned
to their home in Lebanon N. H., last
Tuesday.
Mr.. Andrew Kenyon closed his la.
bors as stage driver last Tuesday, June
30th having drove the stage from this
place to East Corinth and Bradford
for two years. John Hartwell of Brad
ford, commenced running the route
July lst.
A. 0. Dickerson of Barre, has been
in town this week to visit his mother,
who is now in quite poor health at B.
H. Williams.
Mrs. Charles Haskell of Wolcott, to-
gether with Henry Quimby and wife
from Oxford N. H. and other friends
from Fairlee, made Mr.. and Mrs. DO
siah Quimby visit last week.
Gilbert Blake has recently bought
the Capt. Ben Sleeper place.
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Croton.

Susan Rowell, widow of Baldwin
Martin, died in Pcacham June at her
daughters, Mrs. Willey's, aged sc
years. Her remains were brought here
aud inferred in the village cemetery be-
side her husband. -
\ j. r. Darling & Co. are putting up
storehouse near the depot, 40x70.
E. Danforth has his new barn near
ly completed. He is also making great
improvements on the "old red house"
Mrs. Josiah Keenan, is seriously i'll.
Misses Josie and Gertie Cochran
were in Montpelier last week attend
ing the commencement at Seminary
hill.
Married, at the Baptist church, June
Path, by Rev. Mr.. Russell, Mr.. McCril-
lis OF Mai shield, and Miss Emily Orr
Of GrOton, No cards. s,s.
Wesley Crown has a new partner
in the blacksmith shop, Mr.. Willard
from Tilton, N. H.
Henry, youngest son of Thomas Car
ruth, died Ju"e list, aged Is years and
8 months.
Rosie Carruth is improving from
her recent illness.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1891-07-03
West Eairlaa.

Henry Stevens and family of New
port, n. HS are visiting at his fathers
M. A. Stevens.
Miss. Ella Haven is at home from
Woodstock where she has been teach.
ing, and Miss Mamie Bragg and James
Stevens are home from Montpelier
Seminary.
Oscar Beckwith and family, former
residents of this place stopped here a
short time on their way to Chelsea.
The primary school closed last Thurs-
day, June 25th, with lawn party at
the home Of the teacher, Miss Alice
Haven. Ice cream and cake was SER
ed in abundance which was quite pleas
ing to the little people. Only one
scholar succeeded in getting no marks
that being Willie Paul.
We wish to express sincere thanks
to our friends for the beautiful floral
tributes, also for kindness and sympa-
thy extended during the death and
burial our loved one.
GEORGE Cook AND FAMILY.
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ThetfOrd.

Sadie Senter and Mabel Carey who
have been attending school at Plymouth
N. II the past year have returned
home. Nellie Slade and Willie Coombs
who have been teaching in N. H., have
also returned.
Kittie Worcester from Northampton,
Mass, is ut home for the summer.
Mrs. Cummings is visiting at Jetfer-
son, N. II.
Mrs. Henry Davis from Alton Bay,
N, H., is visiting her father, E. b.
Stevens.
Elizabeth Burgin has gone to Cor
inth.
Abbie Downer closed a successful
term Of school in distric, No. last
week.
Alice Kinney is stopping at Dea.
Farr's. ~-s--e
Lizzie Baxter has gone to Norwich
to care for Mrs. Marsh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Little from New Jer-
sey and Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Gulick are
boarding at Dea. Cummings.