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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
Fertile New England.

The agricultural editor of the Phil
adelphia Record draws a pointed les
son for the farmers of other sections
of the country from the high acreage
shown by New England i1. it's crop of
corn, potatoes and hay:[,
Perhaps nothing so clearly points
out their failings than tcthrow light
on their work. The recekt report of
the agricultural department. so clear
" demonstrated that ii }Abest farm
ing lands are not always more profit
| able than some not so fertile, as to ex-
cite surprise. The repoR for 1891,
which was a most PROSE srous year,
shows that the average number of
bushels of corn grown OF leach acre is
only 26.6 bushels. Strange to say,
New England, led her lowest average
New Hampshire and Connecticut be-
inc 37.7 bushels, with Massachusetts
the highest, with 40 bf shells. We
grow only $50 bushels of potatoes
on an acre, Maine and the new state
of Washington leading with 125 bush
els each, while Massachusetts grows
1000 pounds of tobacco on an acre
and Kentucky only 7S0 pounds. The
yield of hay is highest in Vermont at
1 so tons per acre. These facts are
curious in the face of the excitement
over the abandoned farms of New
England, but they show that the pro-
duction per acre in this country great
as they may be as a whole, are really
very low.
The report ofthe department shows
only 10 per cent of disabilities to the
crops from all sources, hence the
average for 1891 is a good one. If
New England, with her short growing
season and stone land, with more la
Dor required to produce crops than in
other sections, can exceed the aver
age of the best corn producing states
of the west, where the soils are rich
and easily cultivated, there is a wide
field open to the farmers-of all sec
tions for improvement. 1t has been
demonstrated on special plots that
$50 bushels of corn, five tons of hay,
and over 1000 bushels of corn, five
tons of hay, and over 1000 bushels of
potatoes can be grown on an acre,
and though such experiments have
not been extended to large areas it is
believed that such yields are possible
on farms, and the results at least
point out to farmers that they should
not be satisfied unless their farms
produce more and more each year.
The soil and seasons are not at
fault. There is no reason why FlOri-
da, which has longer growing sea-
son than New England, should pro-
duce only eleven bushels of corn per
acre, nor should Massachusetts pro-
duce twice as much tobacco per acre
as Kentucky, Maryland or Virginia,
where the soil is well adapted to the
product. The success of New Eng
land is due to the fact that her lands
are such as to demand better tillage.
The very difficulties which the farmers
of that section encounter compel
them to use more judgement. In fact,
"brain work is one of their potent
factors of success. Even the draw
| backs of climate and the lack of fer
tility of the soil, did not prevent New
England from leading, and this fact
is lesson which deserves the cOnsid-
Grafton of farmers.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
WOLCOTT.

Many people in town are sick with grippe.
Leach, the druggist, had fine Christmas
trade
Dr. Bickford comes to the front with new
street lamp.
Miss Hall of Johnson, has taken the place
of Miss Hill in the SC hool for few days,
Universalist sociabe will meet with Mrs
Burnell, on Saturday evening of this week.
Ellen Cram has gone home sick with the
grip, and Moses gets along after fashion.
Advertised letters Mrs Ainsworth, Adel
bert Fisk, J Hagen E. Parker, II. Parker
Miss Peck, who has been sick for the past
four weeks, is gaining Under the treatment of
Dr. Ward.
Public installation OF officers of Mineral
Lodge, will be held at their room on Friday
evening Jan. 9Th
L. A. Tillotson has taken possession of his
moved to Morrisville.
BoomhoweE, by close attention to business,
has built up a fine trade in this vicinity. His
shop is full of fine goods and he leads them
| all on low prices.
Mrs Stevens lost gold watch, while going
| home from the village Thursday evening, but
was fortunate enough to find it In the buggy
the next morning.
| Haskell's new store is filed up with goods
| He was In market last week and struck some
great bargains He'has added corn meal and
feed to His business, Read his advertisement.
There will be public installation ofofficers
of Foster Post, No. 55 also officers of W R.
/ G. No. 46, at Redfeld Hall on Thursday Jan.
/ 7th at 80. After the xercses there will
be basket picnic. Should the Sons of Vet
Grams install officers the same evening, they
are inyited to bring baskets also.
PLEASANT VALLEY,
Mr.. Bolton is slowly failing.
Mrs. Asa Stoddard is no better.
Robert Bqyce and wife are sick with grippe
Herbert Boyce dislocqted his shoulder at
sfhool;
stephen Foye has moved to his fathers, tc
ste to business.
g. q. Brown and wife are sick Maude d
Boyce works for them.
1t il reported that Charlie Gray, formerly
of this place, is to be united in marriage.
Levi Fisher was found almost unconsciou
under his team; too much tangle-foot.
Heman Tucker and Matte Ward were mad
one on Christmas. He is to continue hi
work at Mr.. Burnhams, and she at Charlie
, Parker's - o. o.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
EAST CAMBRIDGE.

Gilbert Gonyeau has been having the grippe.
Abbie Balch spent few days at F. C. Put
nam's.
Santa Claus very beautifully remembered
some in this place.
Many from tLis place attended the Christ
mas exercises at Jacksonville
The Christmas tree at A. Demerritt's last
week Thursday evening very beautiful
and well filed with gifts of love, which the
recipients much appreciated.
Mr. Demerritt and his aunt, Matte Lam
pier. were called to Eden Mills last Sunday
by the death of her sister law, Mrs. Rhoda
Lampher, which occurred on christmas day
Her funeral service was held at North Hyde
Park, last Monday the 2Sth. She had been
married just 30 years the day she died.
Mrs. Sarah Nye received a dispatch last
Thursday from Manchester, n. H, that hel
sister. Mrs Robinson was dead Herremaint
were brought here for interment. They were
accompanied by her son, Eddie Robinson anC
Mr. and Mrs. ]. W. Nye, her nephew and niece
all of Manchester, n. H. The funeral services
were held last Sunday at the residence of b
f. Nye, her other-in-law, of this place.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
Gen, Booths Work.

The report of the first years work
ing of Gen. Booths In Darkest Eng
land" scheme shows that during
that time 1925, 900 has been eXpend-
ed on the oveF-seer colony. Nearly
100000 has been absorbed in the
buying and leasing of the land for
the city refugees and work shops. The
sum Of 1905, 900 has been expended
on the farm colony. The food and
shelter depots have been self=support=
ing. There have been 15,0O0 appli=
cants during the year. There have
been supplied 2,381 ,14S cheap meals
of which 1,097,336 were halfpenny
dinners, 1865 farthing dinners and
$4,000 free meals. Three hundred
and seven thousand cheap lodgings
were furnished at fourpence and two
pence a night. Two hundred ex-
criminals were reformed, and 445, 10
visits were made to families in the
slums. The number of the sick at
tended by the officers working in the
slums amounted to 10.604.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
ELMORE.

Ed. PEG has moved into the old grocery.
Chester Ward has rented and moved into
Norman Camps house.
Elmer Camp is attending the Seminary at
Montpelier this winter. He is at home ON a
Christmas vacation, and reports much sick
ness in the place.
While at work in the woods last Friday, c.
Mudgett met with quite an accident. With
Mr.. Peak he was falling tree, when a dead
limb fell about forty feet, striking him first
below the right eye, tn N branch limb strik-
ing the top of his head He was unconscious
for while. 1t is a wonder he was not killed
OUT light, as the limb was about fifteen feet
long. He suffers much pain in his head
Despite the illness and bad weather, the
Christmas exercises at the church Thursday
evening were fairly attended. First was ex-
ercises by the children and young people.
Next was distribution of presents. The last
gifts were two envelopes containing about
SO each to Rev. and Mrs. Douglass. Mr.
Douglass was present and returned thanks
with much feeling.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
HARDWICk.
Elias Boardman Is slowly failing.
A. Thomas is confined to the house.

Elias Boardman Is slowly failing.
A. Thomas is confined to the house.
Walter French died Tuesday morning.
Pneumonia and grippe seem to be the rage
here.
Elder Wortheu has recovered from the
grippe.
Quarterly meeting at the NJ E. church next
Sunday.
Mrs Peck of Burlington, has been in town
for few days.
Lyman Conant is slowly improving. So are
Mr.. Brush and wife.
Mrs Marshall, who has been visiting her
son, returned home Tuesday.
j. Drew has bought the Centennial house
and took possession Friday.
The Daytons gave variety show here on
Friday and Saturday evening.
The want of a good tall of snow is seriously
interfering with all kinds of business.
There were so few out Monday evening to
the village meeting, it was adjourned for one
week.
Hon. William Grout was Il the Centennial
House Monday night, going west on the eX-
press Tuesday morning.
The sickness and adiweather seriously af-
fected the holiday trade. The trees at the
church were quite bountifullv loaded.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
Women as Bible Readers.

Women are not only the bible read
ers but the bible buyers of the world.
During her lifetime Mrs. John Jacob
Astor bought little testaments, bound
in cloth, by the case for distribution
among the poor, homeless, helpless
boys and girls in the children S aid So
ciety Every farewell day, when the
western agent came to. the society to
take the boys away to country and
prairie homes, Mrs, Astorwas present
to take each little pioneer by the hand,
say good by, give him a bible, and
beg him for her sake to read a pas
sage every night. Her favorite chap
ters were in the book of proverbs and
book of Psalms, and in each bible she
turned leaf down Indicating the.
verses to be learned and thought
about. When Mrs, Elliott Shepard
built and furnished the Margaret
Louise home, she ordered 100 copies
of leather bound bibles to be distribu-
ted among the rooms that self-sup-
porting women now occupy fortnight
at a time. Just before the Leland
Stanford, IT,, university was opened
Mrs, Stamford placed in each of the
$50 students rooms p handsomely
bound bible. New York World.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
CADY'S FALLS.

Mr.. Davis is sick at S. G. Towns
Kila Foyn is hard sick with cankerrash and
grippe.
Three couple attended the Christmas ball
at Wolcptt
Flora Terrin OF Montpelier, is at heFfqther's
sick with grippe =,
clark Dodge is working for G. b. Terrill,
painting and repairing
Flora Cheney has gone to'lullus daiiup s.
who are all sick with grippe:
Mr. Wilson is again in the place, called here
by the illness of Roswell Town:
BERTHA TerrilI is making preparations "a
attend college at South Hadley, Mass
Fred Dow has gone to Burlington to re-
charge the battery for his phonograph.
Mr.. and Mrs, McDuf of 81. ,JQhnsblry
spenf christmas with George Hicks iaAly.
Old Mrs. Gallup died TUESDAY las nd a,oIa
long illness Funeral Friday, Rev Douglass
of
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31

The lack of good intention toward
this country on the part of Chill be-
comes more apparent daily in spite
of the conflicting nature Of the DIS
patches from that country. The
Chilians want war, There is one
way, however, to settle this quarrel,
without spending, millions OF mon
ey in the work off destruction. Let
the United States lille it's demand for
immediate reparation and idemnity,
and on the refussnfof Chill to com
ply Herewith, let the American le-
cation be closed and all diplomat
&c intercourse stopped, let this
country, which can well afford to do
it, absolutely ignore the fact of
Chili's existence. This will save
money, lives and property, and the
national honor as well. 1t would be
more creditable course than for
this great nation to go down there
to 'fEnock spots" out of an insig-
nifcant little country, almost
wrecked by it's own dissensions.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31

A WONDERFUL Cow DBAD-The
large number of our readers who are
interested in darying, will regret to
learn that the celebrated Ayrshire
COW Warehouses j owned by
Charles Hayes 4 Son, and kept on
their celebrated stock farm at Ports
mouth, N. H., is dead. " MarchiQn-
ess was aphenomenal mixer having
since Dec. &c, 1886, given 29,652
pounds, or about Il tons of milk, be-
sides regularly enriching the herd by
her progeny, There are several OF
her calves in Vermont, one being
owned by Curtis Wheeler, of Fairfax.
The Warehouses was entered for
exhibition at the woald's fair and
her death is a severe blow to beI
owners Is she was undoubtedly the
queen of the Ayrshire breed in this
country.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
CRAFTS BURY,

A Paddock is having a tussel with grippe
1t is rumored that we are to have dentist.
Mr.. Hastings killed a calf that dressed AS
pounds.
the grippe.
Grippe is prevailing to quite an extent in
this section.
to blacksmith shop.
Mr. Udall injured one foot quite badly one
day last week while drawing wood,
Mr. and Mrs, Dorman spent Christmas with
their daughter, Myra at Greensboro.
Mr.. Leavitt and sons are finishing the
second story of their block. When completed
Albert Smith will put in full stock of furni
ture and undertakes goods.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31

Some Vermont Republicans are feel
ing disappointed because Judge Hoyt
H. Wheeler of Brattleboro was OYER
looked by President Harrison in his
recent appointment ofsix of the nine
new United States circuit Judges, He
resigned a position on the State su-
preme bench March al 1877, to ac-
cept from President Hayes the ap-
pointment to the office of judge for
the district of Vermont, which he still
holds. Judge Wheeler has never med
died with politics and has achieved
considerable distinction in his judicial
career. He is widely and faVorably
known in the Eastern States, and has
often been called upon to preside over
district courts in New York city,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
Smith M. Weeds Generosity.

The poor of Plattshurg were
made happy on Christmas. A
grand banquet was served free, and
over 2700 participated, feasting on
the best the land afforded. Five hun
bred turkeys were served and in the
best stvle by w. c. Brown, the local
Dplmonico. Two weeks ago the an
nouacement was made that Christ
mas dinner would be served to all
who would come. There was no re-
strictions, all would be welcomed.
All sorts of rumors prevailed as to
who was the donor. The generous
person was none other than the Hon.
Smith NJ. Weed.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
EDEN.

Rhoda Lampher was buried at North Hyde
Park Monday of this week.
Marcia Ravmore was buried Tuesday at
Eden Corners, Elder Wheelock officiating.
George Lampher is in a critical condition,
and is insane most of the time; and there are
doubts about his recovery.
Gov. Page has appointed twojustices of the
peace; F. H. Raymore in place of E. White re-
signed and Merton Shattuck in place of VIM.
ODER, deceased. They are both qualified and
ready for business.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31

QVFRTpRN In GANABA-The Cana
dian cabinet was dismissed on Wednes-
day in consequence of the report of
theroyal commission ofenquiry which
declares that the province was robbed
of 100000 in the Bale des Chaleurs
railway steal, and that some of the
ministers had a guilty knowledge OF
the transaction, or were blamefulIy
negligent of the interests of the prov
ince.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
NORTH WOLCOTT.
ay up for your paper,

Pay up for your paper,
The sick ones are improving.
Clarence Putnam payed the cigars this
morning
Frank Minor has received 81 a month in
crease of pension.
George Ferry has his new house finished
and will occupy it soon.
Christmas tree at the school house was
much enjoyed by the children.
There will be apublic installation Of officers
of the W r. C., G. A. r. and Sons Veterans,
at Redfield Hall Jan. 18th.
Several hard cases of grippe. Mrs, Noah
Boynton and Mrs. Sideways baby are hard
sick, and several Others are confined to the
house.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
NORTH HYDE BARK.

large portion OF the village are down
With the grip.
The exercises at the church Christmas were
good and all seemed to be merry
n A. Robinson has been receiving visit
from her son from Winchester, N. II.
David kennison of Johnson and Mrs Geo.
Lanpher of Eden were buried here Monday.
Remember our agent will be at the post
Office, Friday, January l Don't fail to see
him and pay up.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31

NINETEEN PRIZES, The Rutland
Weekly Herald has added 16 more
cash prizes to the list in it's guessing
contest, They make the total amount
$1,000 Every subscriber gets aguess
coupon free. The Herald is the most
newsy and best paper you ever saw.
1t is sold separate for ST. and you
can get it with the Newsstand CITIZEN
for 81.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
EAST ELMORE.

Dec IA, after an illness of about one week,
Mrs Eliza, wife of VIM. Rennie, died; aged 43
years and 10 months. Neighbors and friends
did all that could be done / o carefor her. She
leaves a boy seven, and girl three years old,
who are bereft of mothers care. The sor-
rowing husband wishes to thank his neigh
bors and friends for their help in time OF trou-
be- and also to those who opened their doors
to receive and care for his children.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
The price Of General Grants Me

The price Of General Grants Me-
moirs is 81 per set. Many OF our
readers have bought the work at that
price. We are able to announce that
we have made an arrangement by
which the Memoirs can be obtained
for a fFactieh OF the usual price. This
paper AL SO, the Cosmopolitan Mag
azine, So, and the Memoirs ST, to-
gether we offer for $3.50, an offer not
to be equaled. The combined price
of the three is $3.50.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
WATERVILLE.

Mr. Patterson is visiting his mother and
son in Georgia.
Mr. Brown is visiting his daughter and
making himself useful among the sick.
Mrs Downey is in town caring for her son
who is quite sick at Charlie Wescotts.
Mrs Victor Brown was called here on Satur-
day to care Cor her mother, who is quite sick
Mr.. Leach and wife spent Christmas with
their daughter, Mr.. Smith at No. Hyde Park
Myrtle Wallace was in town giving music
lessons for the last time this season. the past
week.
Remember our agent will be at the post
office, Thursday, January s.. Don't fail to
see him and pay up.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
STONE.

Christmas exercises passed very quietly.
Sickness preventing, none were held at the
Branch.
The remains of Willis Marshall of Morris
town, was brought here for interment on
Monday,
The death of Mrs Emory Towne OF MOTHS
town, occurred last week. Mr.. Towne Is very
sick with no hopes of recovery.
Fred A. Wiggin of Salem, Mass, Test Medi-
um, will give lecture at Unity church IN
this place Ian. 10th at 2 O'Clock.
The funeral services of the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George McAlister occurred
on Wednesday. Rev. Mr.. ENERGY officiating
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
MOSCOW.

Fred Smith is doing good business max
ing butter boxes.
Hattie Billiard is helping her mother, who
is slowly improving.
The Cleveland Bros have their job nearly
completed on the Shaw lot.
Aunt Electa Moody is quite sick, and with
her lameness it is very bad
Eddie Billiard is through with his seasons
work at Greensboro, and is at home.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Buy organs and music at Wilson'S.
Always get Wilson'S prices on furniture
Horses, colts, sleds, oxen, cows and sheep
for sac. S. W. NEwcoMB, No Hyde Park.
Wall papers, sold at Wilson's.
have one pair of two-horse sleds, that L
wish to dispose off. They are heavy and
good for numbering, and will be sold cheap.
o. NJ. WATERMAN. Morrisville.
Buy pure drugs at Wilson's.
For SALE.-0ne pair work harnesses lum-
Der wagon, harnesses. neck yokes, whiffietrees,
chains, &c also c!apbOard machine and
lathe, crane, one iron frame fitting table and
band saw | do not need this property and
will make price that will dispose oft VIII
give time if wanted A. F. WHITNEY
Morrisvle.
nice line of cigars at Wilson's,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
CAMBRIDGE.

Mrs. Ravens is in Fairfax this week.
Georpe White was in Plainfield over Sun
day.
Fannie Scott goes to Fletcher, and MIS-
Hayens back to Fairfax this week
Several couple attended the skate ana dance
ot 4ifred's rink Christmas night. All report
n good time.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31

aag Remember $1.95 pays for the
Boston Weekly Journal and this
paper one year.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
BELVIDERE.

Remember our agent will he at the post
office, Friday, January 8. Don't fail to see
him and pay up.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
GEO. S. CAHILL. NJ. d.
Liberation Notice,

! GPECIAL Attention to diseases of the Eye,
= Nose and Throat. Glasses fitted. Eyes
treated free. % Pearl st BURL NGToN, VT,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31

This is to certify tdat l have sold my son,
Lynn r. Page, the remainder of his minority for
$4,000, to be paid $500 a year. / shall pay
except the $500 year, from this date.
II. w. PAGE,
Stowe, Vt. Dec. o. 1891
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
MARRIAGES.

TUCKER-WARD.-ln Morrisville, Dec. %,
by Rev. W. E. Douglass, Heman W. Tucker
and Matte j. Ward, both of Elmore.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
WIFE NOTICE.

This IS to notify all persons from trusting or
harbOring my wife, Ada l.. Flanders, after this
date, as she has left me without any just cause
or prOvOcatiOu. LOREN +. FLANDERS.
STOWE, Vt, Dec II, 1891
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-12-31
L LOCAL NEWS.

A nice line OF eigars at wilson's.