davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Remember the Bargain Store for tin
ware.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Envelopes any size, sc per bunch at
the Bargain Store
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

rMrs. Harry Wasser and children are
visiting Mrs. Alex. Urquhalt.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Sheriff Greenland has had the court
house yard mown. A good act.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

This not very good weather for play
ing ball. Somebody is sure to get
hn,t
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

DR.. johnson, the jamestown dentist.
was in town Monday and Tuesday OF
this week.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

There will be an abundance of hay
this ye.r. 1t can be cut all over the
prairis.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Spool cotton, 4oc per doz, at the Bar
gain Store.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Auditor Melgard and Jeweler Lande
are the latest telegraph cranks. They
have both got instruments and are pre-
pared to fire messages over the wire at
.scut" rates.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Two wild buh'aloes were seen in
Stutsman county last week, so says the
Alert
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Harvest gloves, SOC at the Bargain
Store.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

10c buys 8 spools of thread at the
Bargain Store.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Gents silk neck scarfs 15c at the Bar
gain Store.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Violin strings, any letter, 15c each ut
the Bargain Store
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Mems good jersey over-shirts 6oc at
the Bargain Store.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

.J.H. McDermott brought in sam.
ple of eats frsm &. c., Cooper's farm
sunday. that measured eighty inches
in length. Six feet eight inches is not
4 bad growth.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Harvcs.. shirts at the Bargain Store
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Fancy shelf paper, SC per doz at the
Bargain Store
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07
LOCALS.

H. H. Husel has returned from
Minnesota.
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Bargain store for sticky fly paper
Griggs courier., 1891-08-07

Coopcrstown, N. d.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
A wonderful Shoe shaped violin.

A Wonderful Shoe Shaped Violin.
The Paris Figaro announces the sale
Of one of the most curious violins known
to the music fanciers of the world. It Is
now on exhibition in Paris, where the
American tourist can take peep at it
for few centimes. 1t formerly be-
longed to Paganini, the great violinist,
and at first sight merely presents the
appearance of misshapen wooden shoe.
Its history is curious. During the win
ter of 1888 Paganini was living in q
maison de sante called Les Neothermes,
48 Rue de la Victoria. One day large
box was brought here by the Normandy
diligence, on opening which he found
inclosed two inner boxes, and, wrapped
carefully in several folds of tissue paper,
a wooden shoe and letter stating that
the writer, having heard much of the
wonderful genius of the violinist,
begged, as proof of his devotion to
music, that Paganini would play in pub
lie on the oddly constructed instrument
inclosed.
At first Paganini felt this to be an i'm
pertinent satire, and mentioned the
facts, with some show of temper, to his
friend, the Chevalier de Baride. The
latter took the shoe. to violinmaker
who converted it into a remarkably
sweet toned instrument. Paganini wal
pressed to try the shoe violin in public
He not only did so, but performed upor
it some Of his most difficult fantasies
which facts, in the handwriting of thu
violinist, are now to be seen on the curl
ous violin
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
A Storm Wave,

A great storm wave is peculiar to cy-
clones. At the center of the disturbance
the mercury in a good barometer may
be lower by three inches than that in a
similar instrument on the verge of the
cyclone. This owing to the diminution
Of atmospheric pressure consequent on
the rotation Of the air wheel; and as
nature abhors vacuum, the sea in the
vortex rises above its usual level until
equilibrium is restored. This storm
wave advances with the hurricane, and
rolls in upon the low land like solid
wall. In the Backergunge cyclone of
1875 the storm wave covered the land at
the eastern end of the Ganges delta at
heights varying from ten to forty-fve
feet, as measured by marks on the trees.
One hundred Thousand lives were lost on
this occasion.-Chambers' Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
MANCHESTER DEPOT.

G. A. johnson and wife of Rut-
land have been visiting at Orlando
Bourn's.
Henry Hicks and wife are spending
a short time with friends at Benning-
ton.
Richmond Trip has gone to
Townshend with his son, who has
been visiting him here for a few days.
Frank Emerson, who broke and
fractured his leg about two weeks
ago, is slowly recovering under the
skillful attention of DR.. S. s..
Clemens.
Joseph Wetherbee, who has been
in Middlebury for the past three
years, has been making his parents
here an extended visit preparatory to
starting this week for Spokane Falls,
Washington.
The following is copied from a
Chicago paper: "Miss Carrie A..
Vanderlip and Eber c. Weston, of
Eau Claire, Wis, were quietly mar
ried at the residence of the BRIDES
father, P. A. Vanderlip, seth place
and Vincennes avenue, Monday eve
ming, Jan. 9th, by the Rev. j. Nj.
Kettle, of Normal Park, and left i'm
mediately for Eau Claire, where they
will be at home at 304 Newton St.
Miss Vanderlip was popular and in
teresting young lady, who had many
friends here. The wedding was very
quiet, with only family friends present.
Some of the many presents were val
liable pieces of solid silver for the
table and elegant napery. The bride
carries away many good wishes from
South Englewood to the new home"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
MANCHESTER.

Hoyt Spelman of New York and
proprietor of the Central Cash Store
at the Center, has spent the past ten
days in town. Mr.. Hoyt is in the
employ of Spelman Bros. of New
York.
Mrs. II. L. Bourn of Proctor is
in town for couple of weeks.
The reading circle was hell this
week Monday night at Theo. swifts.
The third lecture of the Seminary
course at the Cong. church Wednes-
day evening of this week will be given
by Prof. Walter +. Howard of
Middlebury. Subject; "The Amer
lean Liberator," OF life and tines of
John Brown.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
WEST WARDSBORO.

Over one hundred people partook
of oysters and other refreshments fur
nished by the Cemetery Association
last week Wednesday eve, realizing
about twenty dollars to be used in
paying for the repairs on the hearse
which was accomplished last summer
at Wilmington.
The Missionary concert Sunday
eve was more generally attended than
any similar meeting has been for some
time. In addition to the usual recita-
tons &C. was novel feature being a
dialogue by class of grown up boys,
giving interesting points concerning
the explanations of Livingstone and
Stanley and ending in an appeal to
the audience to explore their pockets
which was accordingly done, disclos-
ing little over two dollars. 1t is
hoped there will be another concert
the last Sunday eve of next month.
A general invitation is extended to
all to attend a spelling school the eve
of Feb. 4th. Also the Y. p. S. c..
E. of Bucketville have given cor
dial invitation to the West Wards
boro society to join them in a union
meeting the evening of Feb. Sd. Rev.
E. B. Earl is to have the meeting in
charge, giving the address of well
come. Some are planning to go.
Mrs. Eunice Putnam of Vernon is
visiting at VIM. Putnam's
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
A Smart Youfh.

One enterprising youth made the phe-
nomenal record of knocking down" $25
a day while in charge of construction
train, which, it need hardly be said, is
never supposed to carry passengers.
Under the rigid rules Of the average
auditing department it is doubtful
whether money turned in from such a
source would be accepted by the presid-
ing Solons.
But the carrying of passengers fell
under the eye of the construction de-
partment and a dismissal followed. Dis
charged for this violation of rules, our
promising financier re-entered the ser
vice ON another division of the road,
where his industry and patience were
rewarded in time with passenger
train. It would appear that he stood
better in the confidence of his Supporters
than in that Of his fellow conductors,
the more cynical of whom expressed
doubts about the company's ever getting
the train back after he had left town
with it.-Frank II. Spearman in Har.
per's Weekly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
PERU.

Mild weather and fine sleighing
hangs beautifully on.
Drs. Ray and Arnold, Saturday,
amputated part of the foot of Justin
Burt.
Shepard NJ. Aldrich has sold his
farm to Frank Rush-pay in spruce
lumber delivered TO East Dorset.
January has double significance
at Dea. Simonds' 1-2 lbs. j.
B. S. could not assist at the church
Saturday evening since he had all of
the instrumental music he could at
tend to at home.
A surprise party was given at W.
j. Farnum's Tuesday eve, the Goth.
About 80 were present. The party
was arranged by Miss Annie Farnum.
The guests were very pleasantly en-
tertained and refreshments were
beautifully served.
Mrs. M. J. Hapgood is now en-
route from Colorado to California.
She sends home, constantly, a great
deal of interesting information about
the country and people, having had
experience already with wolves and
Indians. And, by the way, don't
think it such hard times West as
some would make out. There is the
most said about Dakota of any state.
Yet Bradstreet reports for the last
year only one failure for each 10000
inhabitants while Massachusetts had
one for every $500. Don't let us
over do the thing.
Our lyceum Monday eve was very
successful affair. Quite a hundred
attended. The most notable feature
was the part taken by the very young
ones. Two eleven year old lads had
the courage to get up and, without
making any excuse, in quite extend
ed remarks, state their reason for
thinking the country the best place to
live in. And as for the paper by the
little misses, let you who have at
tended for years say whether you
have ever heard one, clearer, purer,
more lively, or better delivered.
Bravo little ones all around. Next
Monday eve, the question is upon the
annexation of Canada with Bernice
Landfear and f. W. Gibson as lead
ing disputants. Paper by Misses
Hapgood and Lakin. The week
after, papers by Misses Thompson
and Smith of Landgrove. Should
weather prevent, debate will be held
the first favorable night.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
CHESTER.

A meeting of the Chester Farmers
League, No. 80, will be held at the
school house in Spafford Saturday
evening, Jan. 81, at Z o'clock p. m.
The state lecturer, c. S. Louis, will
be present and address the meeting.
Ladies' are invited to come and join
the League.
c. A. Peabody, See.
Dea. Martin Guild has sold the
place where his father died to Henry
Wheelock.
1t is hard to find house rent in
Chester, we ought to have some more
houses built. If people would use
their money at home and help build
up their town they would not loose so
much money, besides lending help
ing hand to build up their town.
Theodore Wood sawed his hand
quite badly Saturday the "a, at Ed
Carlisle's mill where he was at work.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
WEST TOWNSHEND.

f. Gordon of Brattleboro has re-
Gently visited his father, VIM. Cor
den.
Mrs. Ronelle Wheeler and two
children of East Concord are visiting
at her fathers d. E. Boyden.
r. Dunkley of Chester has been
stopping at f. A. Holmes.
The Fellowship meeting of the 18th
was largely attended and good deal
of enthusiasm prevailed, and was
considered very profitable meeting.
Rev. Hollis Jorden is holding eve
ming services here, he will continue to
supply the pulpit Sundays for the
present.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
birthday Party.

Maeter I.ucian u. Fuller celebla-
ted his birthday on Monday, January
goth, by little social gathering.
Had he lived ninety-three years long
er he would have been hundred
years old. But he thinks he is quite
old for boy and with the cheerfully
rendered help of goodly company
of other boys and girls made the
hours pass rapidly and pleasantly.
His little friend, Clifford Brooks, a
sort of twin brother, he having been
born on the same day, was one of the
company. They had gay time.
They made some noise, then had
games, more noise, more games, then
noise again, then refreshments of
cake, ice-cream, confectionery etc.,
more noise and so on to the end OF
the chapter, few venerable bodies
aiding and abetting. 1t was ever
thus.
''In all the land the girls and boys
Wherever they go they make noise,
Their lungs and limbs they freely use,
They never NOPE or have the blues,
And though they shout and make noise
Somehow like these girls and boys"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
EAST DORSET.

The rain of last week left us barely |
snow enough for sleighing and coast
ng, The latter sport our under
growth and indeed nearly all but the
oldest stubs engage in more or less
and thus far without accident except
to one lad who butted a sharp stone
cutting three inch cash in his top
knot.
Horses seem to die easy of late.
b. p. Bowen, Louis Dufrane, and
John LaBean, each have lost a good
one within few days.
George Dejordy who runs the Grit
fifth 4 Shelter job is said to have but
hree thousand logs more to draw,
and expects to have them all in the
mill yard before the first of March.
Eugene Witherell is running Du-
francs engine. He was formerly an
East Dorset boy and had an engine
of his own handywork before he was
fifteen.
|. William c. Landon and daughter,
Kate, started for Tennessee at II m.
on Monday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Grout, if we can
believe what they write, arrived safe
ly in Los Angeles.
Russell P. Hoyt writes that he
shall resume work in his mining oper-
ati6ns east of our village the present
week.
The SITTER is pretty fairly repre-
sented at our postollice. Some few
years ago there were more than one
hundred copies of certain New
York weekly taken here and large
number of one of its city rivals. No,
a single copy of either paper, so fal
as known, now comes to our office.
The Rutland Daily Herald of Fri
day says: s'Twins arrived in the
household of Myron Brophy and wife
Wednesday, a son and daughter.
Private advices state that the former
weighed 8 lbs. and the latter Z l-2
Mr.. Brophy and wife nee Jessie H
Torrey) formerly lived here and thei
parents and some of their relative!
are now of us. Well, by gemini
Myron, the windows of heaven opened
uncommonly wide and poured you on
rich blessing. Two little angels
one for each knee, four little tende
arms around the neck instead of two
two sweet little kisses instead of ON
and one cradle song will calm the lit
tie waves of trouble for both.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
LONDONDERRY.
The sick are improving.

The sick are improving,
j. G. Walker Jr, was in town last
week.
Ed Hardy is up from Bellows
Falls to work for short time.
At present news is very scarce.
The Dramatic Club took nearly |
$50 at the door Friday evening.
Monday the friends and neighbors
of Heman Dow, who has been sick
for some time met and cut and drew
up his stock of wood.
The announcement of the failure
of the First National Bank of Kan
sas City was received with much sur
prise. 1t is extremely gratifying to
note, however, through the st. Louis
papers, that the accounts of Cashier
Curtis are all right aud in a very sat
isfactory condition. 1t seems that
the failure of the bank was due to the
hard times, and the monetary depres-
sion now prevailing throughout the
country.
The Londonderry Dramatic Club,
according to previous announcement,
presented the "Two Orphans" on
Friday evening, the 23d. Before the
time for commencement, Union Hall
was packed to its fullest capacity, al
most every inch of standing room
even, being occupied. The play was
one of the most difficult the club had
ever undertook to present, but before
the final scene it was apparent that
the club had scored its greatest sue
cess for years. The new scene APP
propriately fitted the occasion, while
the costumes added reality to the nat
ural impressiveness of the drama
which has won so among theatrical
circles. At the close, the club was
highly commended by those who had
seen it played by some of our finest
actors at their best.
The parts of the orphans taken by
Mrs. T.. f. Arnold and Miss Elite
, Gibson were, of course the principal
features. Mrs. Arnold is favorite
among our audiences, and her popu.
larity was greatly strengthened by
her fine appearance. Mrs. W. l.
Gibson as "La Fronchard," G. NJ
Eames as "Chevalier," f. W. Will
liams as "Jacques, W. L. Gibson
as ''Pierre," Mrs. G. L. Parker as
"Countess' and l.. P. Sheldon as
"Marquis DePresles," all we'll known
! by regulations heretofore gained, ex
ecuted their parts with dramatic
skill BETTING professionals. Among
others having less prominent parts
but no less worthy of mention arr
Mertie Eason, A. G. Gibson, Mrs
A. H. Stowell, G. L. Parker ant
: P. r. Holt. The same club will
present the charming social drama
"Hazel Kirke" on Friday eve, thu
: goth of Feb.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29

The sadly tolling bell last Monday
announced the death of two aged per-
sons, both of whom died on Sunday !:
Lucius Abbott, aged nearly Sc and
Benjamin Austin aged SS.
Mr.. Abbott was an old citizen
having resided in this village for AZ
years. A large portion of the time
he run carding machine and in this
connection was well known. For 81
years he was member of the Meth
odist church and was regular attend
ant upon its worship. In 1884 he
married Esther w. Goddard, who
survives him. They were blessed
with eight children, six of whom are
now living, three of them, Geo. T.,
Ora S. and Mrs. S. O. Davis reside
in this town, while Everett L., Chas.
E. and Mrs. c. 1. Wolcott reside
in New York city. All were present
at the funeral yesterday.
Mr.. Austin was an old resident of
Andover, and only came to this town,
upon the death of his wife, some two
years ago, to live with his daughter,
Mrs. John Stuart. His remains were
taken to Andover for interment.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
THE LONDONDERRY SITTER

VIM. Albee has been on the sick
list for few days, but is now conva-
lessing. Mrs. Albee is also better.
DIR. p. S. LOOMS, of Manchester
Centre, will be here Monday or Tues
day next for few days, prepared to
do dentist work.
j. III. Couture of Manchester De-
pot and o. G. Felt of Manchester,
each have new advertisement this
issue. Those in search of bargains
will look to our advertising columns.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
WARDSBoRO.

M. j. Gleason passed quietly away
Sunday p. m. at ;45, He will be
greatly missed as a good citizen he
was an accommodating neighb0 and
has filed the office of selectman and
town representative, his place is not
easy to fill.
Rev, c. ii. Walter has gone to
Providence, r. L., on visit, having
both parents living there and broth
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
Queer Things in the Dead Letter Onice.

Queer Things in the Dead Letter Onice.
A bootblack's outfit, wood saw,
hat box, a gold headed cane, snuff boxes,
gold, silver and bronze medals, coins of
all kinds, countries and ages are among
the curiosities collected The metal ba-
sis for a set of false teeth is in one of
the cases. 1t was unclaimed, and came
to the dead letter Office several years
ago. A short time since an old gentle
man who visited the museum recog-
nized the remains of his former set of
false teeth. He had sent them to dem
fist, he said, for repairs, but lost sight
Of them entirely. AS he had bought q
new pair he said he had no use for the
old ones, 80 they remain in the dead let
ter offica-Washington Cor. st. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
GRAFTON.
L. ii. Richardson.

Haynes w. Sanders of Towns
bend has contracted to build the
bridge at Cambrideport.
School in district No. 3 closes this
week.
Charles S. Park is in town for a
few weeks.
The temporary bridge at Cam
bridgeport was carried away last
Thursday. The selectmen are build
ing another.
There will be religious services at
the chapel next Saturday evening.
Mrs. G. D. French of Bellows
Falls is sick at her fathers.
N. r. Davis has lately lost val
liable COW.
The officers of Grafton Grange
were installed Friday evening, Jan.
%, by Past Master, S. N. Wright,
assisted by brother N. R. Davis,
The patrons present exceeded so in
number, these together with members
of their several families made up q
company of about 100 persons. AT
the close of the installation cercmo.
MES a bountiful supper of oysters
cake and coffee was served. All were
well filled and the fragments thai
were gathered up would have fec
many more. Grafton Grange is never
short either In food or attendance
when free oyster supper is advertis
ed. A promenade and games CLOSED
pleasant evening.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
A CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned, grateful to their
friends, especially to Mr.. and Mrs.
Scion Underwood, for their kind con-
siderations and attention to our hus-
band and father during his last ILL
ness, and at his burial, through this
medium return our sincere thanks.
Mrs. Lucius Abbott
and Children.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
Peculiar
o Itself

1t will cure, when in the power Of medicine,
Serofula, Salt Rheum, Blood Poisoning,
Cancerous and all other Humors, Malaria,
Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Sick Headache,
Catarrh, Rheumatism, and all difficulties
with the Liver and Kidneys.
1t overcomes That Tired Feeling, Creates an
Appetite, and gives great mental, nerve,
bodily, and digestive strength.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
81; six for IS. Prepared only by G. I. Hood
q Co., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
N. B. Hyou decide to take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla do not be induced to buy any other.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
Personal Liberty
Physical slavery

We are all free American citizeIR, enjoy
ing our personal liberty; but mos of us
are in physical slavery, suffering from
scrofula, salt rheum or some otber form
of impure blood. Hoods Sarsap.rilla is
the great blood purifier which iisolves
the bonds of disease, gives heath and
perfect physical liberty.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
BONNEVILLE.

Transfers have had to lay by for
a few days on account of the roads
being soft, There is plenty of logs
to come in yet.
The old corner house is going to
ruin, part of it fell in last week. r.
l.. Wetherell was the last one to live
there. The old shebang will not be
inhabited again.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
A Pleasing Announcement.

We are pleased to announce to our
citizens that Capt. f. w. Childs,
postmaster at Brattleboro, will deliv-
er his lecture on the postal service in
this place on the evening of Feb. 18th.
Capt. Childs comes upon the invita-
ton of number of our citizens and
the lecture will be absolutely free.
We bespeak for him a full house.
| Further announcement next week.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

Is concentrated extract Of Sarsaparllla,
Yellow Dock. Pipsissewa, Juniper Berries,
Mandrake, Dandelion, and other valuable
vegetable remedies, every ingredient being
strictly pure, and the best Of its kind 1t is
possible to buy.
1t lis prepared by thoroughly competent phar.
macists, in the most careful manner, by
peculiar Combination, Proportion and
Process, giving to it curative power
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-29
MANCHESTER CENTRE.

Protracted meetings continue with
good interest at the Methodist church
under the directions of Thos. Bar
ker, leader of the Troy praying band.