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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
GRAFTON.

Prof. Stanley Starr, elocutionist
and impersonator, and Mrs. Starr,
cornetist, will give an entertainment
under the auspices of the G. A. R.,
at the town hall on Saturday evening,
Feb. 81.
Rev. MIR. Barwell occupied the
Baptist pulpit last Sunday.
Rev. B. S. Morse who has been
pastor of the Baptist church for the
past four years has rendered his res
ignation to take effect the first Of
May next.
Herbert Alden of the Boston
school of Technology spent last week
with his uncle, W. S. Eaton.
Mrs. w. S. Eaton is on the sick
list.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05

BARNUMVILLE.

1t has been fifty years since first
came to Manchester and l don't
think ! ever saw SO much lumber
moved in the log in one winter in this
vicinity as has been moved this win
ter. Mr.. Horatio Walker of Man
chester had bought or built saw
mill in Salem, N. Y, and in 1910
conceived the idea of floating logs in
the Battenkill river from Manchester
to his mill in Salem. The enterprise
was looked upon as stupendous-the
river in Manchester, near its source,
was filed with old trees which had
fallen in and across, and lined with
thick brush. But Mr.. Walker was a
resolnte man and full of enterprise
and cleared out the stream and float
ed 5000 logs from near the "brick
tavern" to his mill in Salem in the
winter of 1912. This was then con-
sidered an enormous amount of lum-
Der. But this winter of 1901 there
has been over twenty thousand logs
drawn from the stump to few mills
and to the river for floating to Salem,
in this vicinity.
The M. Z. Church at the Centre
has been holding a revival meeting
for the past two weeks. Mr.. Barker,
the leader of the Troy Praying
Band" is assisting the pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Appleman. Much interest is
manifested.
Londonderry seems to be doubly
honored this winter in still retaining
the venerable Esq Wait, and this
winter the venerable Eliza Mears,
the Oldest resident of Manchester, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wesley
Woodward in Londonderry. But Mr..
SITTER, the town of Manchester will
hold you strictly responsible for good
care and safe return of Its peerless
heirloom. j.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
so. WINDHAM.
More rain.

More rain.
Another thaw is at hand.
Miss Clara c. Votey finished a
successful term of school this week.
Miss Clara Votey and Miss Abbie
Follett will attend the teachers insti-
tute at Bellows Falls part of two
days this week.
Mrs. S. W. Jenison was present
at the roll call of the Baptist church
Saturday.
All who attended the Fellowship
meeting Wednesday speak very high
ly of the exercises. Four clergymen
were present.
Four evening meetings and one
Wednesday p. m. this week.
Singing school came off Saturday
night as usual.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Howard,
recently of New Mexico, have been
visiting at F. o. Smiths.
There was a large gathering at the
Baptist church last Wednesday of
both Baptist and Congregationalists,
including a number Of ministers.
Rev. Messrs. Athean and Jordan
preached, and many others took part.
Some deep interest was manifested.
This was followed by roll call OF
the church on Saturday when many
answered to their names and enjoyed
a pleasant and profitable reunion.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
WARDsBORO.

The funeral of Martin j. Gleason
took place at the M. E. Church
Thursday, attended by Rev. A. j.
Martin who made very feeling and
appropriate remarks. A large num-
Der present for the stormy day. Rel
atives and friends were present from
Chicago, Boston and Springfield,
Mass. and Troy, N. Y.
Elton, only son and child of Frank
johnson is sick with fever.
Inez Reid is on the improve.
Henry Allen and family have
moved in with widow c. Harris from
John Farnum's.
Winslow Allen while at work
among the logs at Holden's mill go,
one leg hurt by log rolling against
him so he was held fast. He is i'm
proving at this writing.
Miss Josie Steele closed her thirt
term of school here Friday in Dist
No. 6. She is a thorough and very
successful teacher. A.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
PERU.

Our three sick ones, elderly people,
are no better.
Frank Davis has moved up from
Derry upon his new farm.
Misses Edna Batchelder and Susie
Hapgood left for Easton, Penn,
Monday by way of Lee, Mass.
Mark Batchelder, a Peru boy, now
in business near Beaufort, S. c., is
to be married in Boston upon Friday
of this week.
Upon the inside pages will be found
sketch commemorative of one of the
best and truest men who ever lived
among us, which was read at our de-
bate, last week.
We have so far had the most agree
able winter that our memory can re-
call. Our friends in California and
Dakota report bare ground, grass and
flowers. We prefer snow for the
winter when you can have it. in the
style we have had it thus far.
For the debate next Monday eve
the paper will be forthcoming sure,
and political question is on deck :
"Tariff for Revenue only" opened
by G.. X. Davis and M. j. Hap
good.
We are much pleased to notice the
success Of a Peru boy, Robert A.
Ray, as principal of the high school
in Hinsdale, N. H. To aid his pu-
pills he has put complete electric
railway in operation in one of the
rooms of the building, the diminutive
engine drawing around, upon circle
ten feet in diameter, Car loaded witt
20 lbs. of iron.
If you desire to appreciate the
blessings of our Republican govern
ment, read the account of Coun
TolstoiGn the last Sunday World,
But don't do it just before retiring
as the writer did, and thus lose you
sleep through feelings of wrath at thu
old Russian despot. The best, mos
refined, and highly educated youns
mer and women have been snatchet
from their schools and homes, ant
without an opportunity to even BIZ
farwell to friend or relative, burie,
alive thousands of miles away in tn
Siberian mine, never again to com
municate with friend or home; tn
aim being to annihilate both soul an
body. If reading such things won
make us content with Vermont,
don't know what will-only we woul
, all like to 60 over there for fe'
minutes solid work. There ar
f thousands of even feminine hands i
: America who would gladly light th
e fire that would blow the old tyrar
j up.
Teachers Institute at Benningto
; next week. Several from this tow
purpose to 90 down.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
BONDVILLE.

H. F. Duane has his mill yard
about full of logs.
Mrs. Dustin has returned from
Boston where she has been stopping
this winter.
The Bondville Dramatic Club pre-
sented "Brac, the Poor House Grip
to full house on Jan. 9th. All
parts we're rendered finely. Proceeds
to 60 to buy new stove for the par.
sonage. The play advertised fol
Feb. Z has been adjourned, sine die.
Call at j. Hills and subscribe fol-
two good newspapers for $l.45.
There will be an oyster supper al
Grange hall Tuesday evening, Feb
10, for the benefit of the pastor. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Mrs. DR.. johnson has Gala lii,
in blossom for the second time thil
winter. 1t has six leaves.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
EAST JAMAICA.

Lyman Holden has got his logs all
drawn to S. j. Densmore's mill.
A building is being put mp near the
Wardsboro Station to house lime
which is drawn from the Stratton
lime kiln.
A successful term of school closed
last Saturday in district No. 6, taught
by Mrs Amelia Metcalf. Friday
afternoon some of the parents went
to listen to the recitations of the
scholars, and Saturday night the
teacher, scholars and parents met at
S. J. Densmore's for sing, and no
doubt but all enjoyed the evening.
PIXIES FALLS.
Nelson Starr and George Herd
have gone to Somerset to work.
Elder H. w. Pierce is expected
to preach at the Seven Day Advent
church next Saturday, the 7th. He
will remain here few days.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
Mr.. Editor-The death of several

Mr.. Editor-The death Of several
aged people lately reminds me among
other more important things that
many interesting items of a historical
nature are being lost beyond recovery
If we would preserve these items they
must be collected before these aged
ones depart. They are the only GUS
todians of very many facts pertaining
to the early history of this town that
must be obtained soon if they are
ever obtained. During the centen-
NAL year, 1876, many towns made
collections and published them, but
since then but little has been done in
this direction. Would it not be well
to collect some of these perishable
materials, few at a time, and with
the Editors permission, salt them
down in the SITTER for the use Of
some future historian? To set the
ball in motion l will ask few ques-
tons which the boys and girls or any
one else may answer, directing their
reply to "Enquirer," Lock box A, So.
Londonderry, vt.
LIST. Why was the Glebe mountain
so called, how high is it?
End. There are at least four old
cellars on the east side of the Glebe
on which houses once stood, between
Dea. Lyons and the Wright school
house they are all some distance
east of the present highway up the
mountain. Who lived in them, what
become of them, who can tell any
thing about them?
Sd. There was man who lived
on the Glebe mountain side whose in
itials were d. H. who was badly bit
ten by bear. Where did D. H.
live at the time, what can you tel
about the matter?
Enquirer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
WESTON.

The Graves mill so called, owned
by Marshall Tarbell of Mt. Holly
and operated by Thos. Vail of this
town, was burned last Friday morn
ing with all of the Machinery.
Riley Parkhurst VIII has been very
sick with pneumonia is slowly i'm
proving.
Rev. H. c. Searles, pastor of the
first Baptist church of Weston, lost
valuable horse last week.
Uncle Toms Cabin is billed for
Feb. 18th and 18th, at town hall.
Must be iSettled-All accounts due
Sprague & Richardson of Weston must
be settled on or before Feb. ID. And all
notes held by them must be paid before
the first Of March-Due attention to this
may save you costs.
T. H. Richardson.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
WINDHAM.

w. D. Harris of Deerfeld, Mass.
is stopping in town for few days.
Miss Lou Wood of West Towns
bend has been visiting friends in town.
L. S. Axtell, Zeno Howe and A.
H. Mack are at Burlington, VT, at
tending the Department Encampment
G.. A. R.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Howard are
stopping at L. B. Chapman's, also
Mrs. Emma Howard.
L. S. Richardson and family have
returned to their home in Boxboro
Mass. G..
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05

We are indebted to Rev. O. P.
Fuller for the memorial sketch of
Nathan Buxton, to be found on our
first page. There is conflict of tes-
timony in reference to where the
first settlement was made in this town
by Jonathan Buxton, Uncle Nathan's
father. Daniel Buxton, son of JON
athan and brother of Nathan's, says
the account given by Mr.. Fuller is
correct. while Mrs. Philena Thomp-
son, sister. says the first settlement
was made on the mountain side, now
a pasture belonging to the James
place. OF course the absurd story
published by the Phoenix last week,
as to Mrs. Buxton going to Rhode
Island, after jug of rum, on one
day, on horseback carrying child
with her, and returning the next day,
is untrue, and our contemporaries in
formant must have been one of those
soft-pated fellows that could readily
believe that the moon was made of
green cheese.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
A CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend in this way our
heartfelt thanks to all those neighbors
and friends, both in Londonderry
and Andover, who manifested friend
ship, neighborly kindness and sympa-
thy by their helpful service at the
death and burial of our affectionate
father.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stuart,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Austin,
Mrs. H. A. Austin.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
TIIE
Londonderry Sitter,
So. Londonderry, Vermont.
Special Notices.

RS~ All accounts due me MUST be
settled on or before Feb. LIST, 1891. In
terest will be charged ON oil accounts not
then settled from date of bill, and collec-
ted.
All bags not returned by Feb, LIST 1891
having my mark, or any other, if obtain
ed from me, the sum of % cents will be
charged and collected.
Must have Cash or ready pay after
this date, unless by special contract with
parties
o. S. STUART.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
The Maauuerade.

The masquerade ball to come off
tomorrow, Friday, evening, under
the auspices of the Sons of Veter-
ans, bids fair to be the most pleasant
entertainment of the season. OF
course all will look in if they do not
participate in the dance.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05

How often we hear middle-aged people
say regarding that reliable old cough rem
edy, N. II. Downs Elixir: "Why, nv
mother gave it to me when l was child,
and use it in my family; it always
cures" 1t is always guaranteed to cure
or money refunded.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
THE LONDONDERRY SITTER.

to their neighbors and friends on the
goth inst, Then the supper was an
honor to the catering of Mrs. F.
Although time has mown a heavy
swath, yet we noticed among old time
neighbors the Davis's, Shattuck's and
Pierce's and goodly number from
out the district also our able teacher,
+. w. Gibson, who added much to
the entertainment.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05

People will live longer, die happier,
and keep cleaner if they go to L. T.
& W. H. Landmarks and buy bars
of Brussels soap (no rosin) for so
cents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05

Herbert May is again at work for
liveryman Howe.
o. S. Abbott has moved into his
new house on mill street.
A. c. Bigelow of Chester was in
town laat week.
Henry Buxton of Boston attended
his uncle's funeral last Saturday.
H. A. Dudley is attending the G.
A. r. encampment at Burlington this
week.
We were pleased to see our friend,
Miles X. Cone, in town few days
since.
Philetus Wall and wife of Wards
boro visited with their friends in this
village over Sunday.
Mrs. E. L. Harrington is at home
again, having finished her work at
Geo. Rabbits.
Remember Postmaster Childs' lee
ture on the 18th. Further notice of
the same will be given next week.
The Mrs. Electa Farnum estate
has been settled by the heirs agreeing
upon division of the property.
Mr.. Rice, a brother, and Mr.
Stevens, brother-in-law of Mrs. A
l.. Wilson visited with her over Sun.
day.
Fred and Mary Wall of Wardsbort
made their friends here a brief visi
this week.
S. M. Holden, agent, has sold tn,
Hall place, owned by the John Aikel
estate, to John Carleton.
Mrs. Philena Thompson, relict O
the late Nathaniel Thompson, VIII
is now residing with her son, G. j
Thompson, is in very poor health.
S. M. Holden started Monday
car load of oxen and one of sheep fo
Connecticut, purchased for F. H
burlington of Iitchfeld.
The weather for the past thre
weeks has been remarkably pleasant
thawing most of the time. Las
night the Western cold wave struc
us sending the mercury down to
below. Clear and pleasant at 10 .
m. this morning.
5. M. Holden has traded his HI
lett place, near Jacksonville, to Fran
Percy of Brattleboro for the restal
rant under the Peoples Nation.
Bank, az that place. Mr.. Holde
has taken possession and is now rur
ming the restaurant.
The concert given by J. B. Johl
sons singing class last evening pa
sed off very pleasantly and was we
attended.
Mr.. Percy, who traded the Bra
tleboro restaurant to S. M. Holder
has moved into the S. L. Randa
house, where he will remain until hi
farm house is repaired.
The Ladies' Social Circle wi
meet at the Baptist vestry ne1
Thursday, afternoon and evening.
1Oc. supper will be served from 5 %
to 80.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
Weston, VT.

W~FoR SALE One upright 20 horse
power Engine, nearly new, built by the
Fitchburg Steam Engine Co. Call on or
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05

No use of going dirty when D. b.
Goddard will sell you Z bars of Brus-
sells soap (no rosin) for so cents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
ENTERTAINMENTS

Masquerade-at So Londonderry,
Feb 9th, under the auspices of the
Sons of Veterans.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05

&S~FoR SALE OR EXCHANGE my stall
lion, Mambrino Jet, Jr. For particulars
call on or address,
T. H. Richardson,
Weston. VT,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05
LOCAL SUMMARY.
AUCTIONS.

Feb. "a, at Weston Island, B f
Sterling-home farm, pasture lands,
stock, farming tools and household
goods.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-02-05

just think of it! Z bars of the ia
nous Brussels soap (no rosin) fol-
90 cents, at Gibson & Co.'S.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1891-07-10


saving to the State during that time of
1924, i64, These facts are sufficient To
show to any voter the importance Of
having the General Assembly limited as
to time.
Railroads will be built under the new
rs well IA the old Constitution, but If the
people are compelled to bankrupt them
selves by voting tax to build railroads
for rich corporations to grow richer on,
then we had better adopt the new Con-
stitution, and thereby cut off all chances
for n ruinous tax being voted upon us,
and then look to some other plan by
which to secure railroads.
The States Of Missouri and Indiana
have far more stringent restrictions
against towns and counties subscribing
to railroads and going in debt TO them
than those in our proposed Constitution,
yet there has been built four times as
many miles OF railroads in those States
In the past twenty years as in Kentucky.
Railroads, monied powers and monopo-
lies know their interests and study them,
and IL the proposed Constitution Is
against the interest Of the poor man and
the people generally, why Is 1t that all
the corporations and those who are will
ing to serve. their interests 30 seriously
oppose and fight against the adoption of
No one Is more interested in the de-
velopment of our mountains, and no one
worked harder than did in the Consti.
tutiOnal Convention in trying TO have
the titles to our lands settled, and il |
believed this Constitution detrimental to
our interests and development would
oppose 1t.
The State has aided some sections of
the State in building turnpikes and it
proved to be bad investment for the
State, only tends to increase our taxes,
and experience has taught that it is Diet.
rimental to the taxpayer. And the
policy of working cOnvicts outside the
walls has proved to be detrimental to the
laboring class or working man, and they
should be kept inside the walls. The
proposed new Constitution does not pre-
vent towns and counties from aiding in
the building of turnpikes. So, when any
county or town desires to aid ia building
turnpikes they can do so under the new
Constitution as we'll as the old.
There are many sections in the pro-
posed Constitution that voted against,
and some that might have been left out,
but take it as whole and it is decidedly
In the interest of the masses Of the peo-
pie at large, and restricts the monied
powers and corporations of every des-
cription to such degree that it brings
them on an equality as near AS possible,
with the farmer, the mechanic, the mer-
chant and all classes. The proposed new
Constitution as a whole is an able docu.
ment, and only has to be read and stud
led in its entirety to be appreciated.
G. b. SwANGo.
June 80, 1891.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1891-07-10
June 80, 1891.
EEL, KY, June 80, 1891.

EEL, KY, June 20, 1891.
Editor HERALD, Hazel Green, KY"
Dear Sir-For the information of your
many readers, and especially the Alliance
Brotherhood, l will give few of the
many good points contained in the new
Constitution, and some of the benefits
the great mass Of our people will receive
by ratifying the new instrument at the
election, which think they surely will
do, as a very large majority in this vicin-
ity favors its adoption. If it Is ratified
there will be no more Z" Con. Cons" 1t
abolishes vest.pOcket" characters; ii
provides for a uniform code of laws II
establishes secret ballot system, which
IL properly carried out in detail by the
Legislature and executed by the officials,
will completely and efiectually stop cor
ruption at the ballot box.
II makes all charters revocable by the
proper authority, whereas, the present
constitution is silent as the grave on the
subject; chartered rights, franchises or
privileges once granted under IL are be-
yond the reach Of any legal power in the
State, and must remain until those who
reap the profits voluntarily relinquish
their rights, which corporations have
never been known TO do in these degener.
ate days. The new Constitution limits
county and city taxes and thereby will
prevent a reckless administration from
running the people, (if such should ever
happen to obtain the power TO tax). II
provides uniform system OF courts
throuhout the State; whereas, the present
constitution Is so vague that there are
scarcely two counties in the entire State
that have the same laws in force, and
often different laws and different Courts
exists in different parts OF the same coun-
ty. 1t will stop the cry of convict
labor against free labor" by keeping con-
victs inside the prison walls. II provides
that no more counties or cities can be
ruined or made bankrupt by being taxed
to build rail roads for the benefit of rich
corporations. Ii adds $6O0,000 to the
Common school fund, and if adopted,
will, at the expiration of five years, for
ever settle or put to rest the Virginia
land grants" and leave us all in the quiet
possession of our homes after that time,
so far as those claims are concerned) aud
that will do more for the development of
Eastern Kentucky and the satisfaction
of the people than anything that can be
done. 1t will be a greater inducement
to the investment of large capital than
all the taxes our people could afford to
pay for the purpose. 1t reduces Grand
Juries one fourth and saves to the treas
nry ST., 900; il cuts off one half of the
Justices of the Peace, and saves SOC, 900;
II abolishes the office CT Public Printer
and saves $4,000, and thereby touches
the pocket of the Courier.Journal il
provides for holding the annual elee.
tions all at once, aud saves $4,000; il
restricts the legislative session to sixty
days, aud saves over Si0, ZOO; total saved
over $4,000. II taxes banks and other
corporations same as other property, and
increases revenue $4,000, and this is
why they kick and cry "save the farm
err Grand total saved to the State.
S2SI 900 per annum.