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The record-union., 1891-12-08
St. Joseph,s Academy.

This is to certify that we have for many
years had in constant use six Mathushef.
solid iron-frame pianos, which have
given the most perfect satisfaction, and
more than any pianos we have ever used.
Twenty years of extraordinary use has
made very little If any change in their
tone. We heartily recommend the
Mathushek to any one wanting a strictly
tirst-class piano. SISTERS OF MERCY.
Sacramento, November 10, 1891.
john Il. Cooper, 63l j street, is sole
agent for these pianos.
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gradually absorbing the small land
holdings, will grow richer day by day;
the other will gradually become more
dependent. Schoolhouses will disappear,
society will become demoraliZed and the
rural districts will become depopulated.
The future of Yolo County depends upon
a rational solution of this question. If
the large land-holders show disposition
TO segregate their farms and invite per-
manent ana thrifty settlers, it is destined
TO become one of the wealthiest and most
populous counties in the State. If they
decide otherwise, the outlook is not en-
,cOurapinp
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MORE CONVENT FUNDS.
Contributions Made During
tba Recent Fair

LIIV IAVtVIIJ ItIT.
Mrs. j. w. Willem and Mrs. J. c..
Genshlea, who conductel the cigar-stand
at the Sisters Fair last week, reported
the following subscriptions:
Ankner & Ross so, Miss NJ. Bemmerly
$40, Miss Winnie Quinn s., Mrs. Carrick,
Mrs. 2. Kelly, Mrs. b. Cavanaugh, Mrs.
p. Dolan, Mrs. Stack, Mrs Worthiugton.
A. Rodegerdts, officer Daniel Higgins
81 80 each, Mrs. P. Boylan, Mrs. J. Mil
Ter, Mrs. Bithell, Mrs. McManus g each,
Mrs. Kallaher, Mrs. Devine, Mrs. A. NJ.
Smith. Mrs. Moriarty, Mrs. Brannon,
Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Hanley, Miss Nellie
Ryan, NJ. Sheehan, Mrs. j. B. White,
Mrs. Thos. Norton, Mrs. Crane 81 each,
cash So. Total, S9l.
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Prospect of softer Weather.

The highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday, according to the Weather
Bureaus report, were 49o and 2S0, being
the coldest 7th day of December in fifteen
years.
and P. NJ. were 3O.58 and 30. .43 inches
with slight northerly winds and clouded
sky.
Rain was falling in Washington and
Oregon yesterday, accompanied BY fall
ing barometer,
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The Deadly Black Bottle.

A couple of weeks ago the stage run
ming between Plymouth, ,Amador County,
and this city, was robbed. Some persons
belonging to that uncharitable class who
are always ready to suspect their neigh
bors of evil. caused report to be spread
that the driver of the stage, j. w. Cush-
man, had started the story without any
foundation for it.
Cushman was SO hurt by this suspicion
that he went on spree, and while under
the influence of liquor took dose of
arsenic, which killed him.
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Real Estate at Auction To-day.

The choice residence and business prop
erty at 92l Tenth street. between I and j,
will be sold at auction at 10 o'clock to-
day by Bell & Co. The house contains
eight rooms, besides bathroom, and
rents for 81 per month.
There will also be sold all the fine Brus-
sells carpets in the house, and number of
other articles. This sale is on the order
of the owner, who resides in Chicago.
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Another Old Citizen Gone.

The death is announced of another pio-
neer citizen, John 0schwald, who passed
away yesterday at his home, 922 Ninth
street.
Deceased was native of Switzerland,
and arrived in California in August, 1849
He was q member Of the Sacramento So
ciety of Pioneers, and of Tehama Lodge,
E. and A. NJ. He leaves a wife ana a
grown-up son and daughter.
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Social Bazaar.

The ladies of the English Lutheran
Church will give an entertainment, ba-
Zaar and social, with refreshments. at
Pioneer Hall on Thursday evening of
this week. Handmade Christmas pres
ents will be sold at auction. A pleasant
evening is promised to all who win 90.
The record-union., 1891-12-08

SUBsTlTUTIoNs of well-known adyer-
tised articles seem to be the order of the
day. We deem it only justice to our
patrons to warn our readers against this
form of piracy. When you want an
article, ask your merchant or druggist
for it and don't accept substitute.
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Police Court Cases.

There were but two cases on the Police
Court calendar yesterday. w. G.. Day,
who was arrested by Officer White for
fast driving, was fined S25, and All
Moosey was ordered to appear to-day to
be tried for yagrancy.
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Petition fol. a Rellearlng.

A petition for rehearing was filed yes
terday in this city with the Deputy Clerk
OF the Supreme Court, in the case of
Shanahan VS.. Champion ct al. The case
was recently decided by the Supreme
Court in favor Of Champion.
The suit involved the legality of a
transfer Of block of land in the south
eastern portion Of the city.
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No Quorum.

The City Board of Education was to
have held special meeting last evening
to make some changes among the teach
ers, but owing to the election there was
no quorum present. An attempt will be
made to hold the meeting to-day.
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Executive appointments

w. H. Brundidge of San Jose was ap-
pointed Notary Public by the Governor
yesterday.
Governor Markham appointed the fol-
lowing Commissioners Of Deeds yester-
day: Eiiazer Jackson and Charles Edgar
Mills OF New York; Thomas j. Hunt of
Philadelphia.
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Anti-Debris Committee.

The subcommittee which Chairman
Routier of the Farmers Anti Hydraulic
Mining Committee was to have ap-
pointed, was not announced Yesterday.
and will not be until Wednesday. The
committees duty viii be to wait upon
the Supervisors and ascertain what the
hydraulic mining situation is at present.
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Runaway Accident

Yesterday afternoon team attached to
light wagon broke loose from Tenth and
X streets and ran to the Plaza. Here the
vehicle was overturned, and before the
horses could disengage themselves from
the wreck they were captured. The team
belonged to Mrs. Warwick of Rossyille.
The record-union., 1891-12-08
LARGE LANp-HoLDINGs
How a Yolo County Editor Looks
the Question
[Moodland Democrat. Decenber 5th.l

woodland Democrat, December 5th.l
The REcoRD-UNIoN'sp publication of the
land-holdings in Butte County discloses
discouraging state of affairs. The ten
dency in that, as in other of the valley
counties, is to establish landed aristoe-
racy. The result of such policy in any
community will be to divide the popula-
ton into two classes. One class. while
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Successors to Postel 4 Schnerr),

tSucceSsors TO Postel q Schnerr), Z
Nos. IIII and III3 Front Street, Sacramento, Cal.
DROPRIETORS CAPITAL SODA WORKS
L and General Agents fredericksburg Brew
Ing Company, dealers in Wines, Imported
Mineral Waters. Carbonated Drinks, Elasks,
etc.
Our Sarsaparilla, Ircn and Vichy Water and
California Orange Cider still lead on this
coast on account of their healthfIiness purity.
delicate flavor and keeping qualities.
E$- Beware of irresponsible parties
who, under all sorts of misrepresenta-
ton, offer for sale similar but vastly
inferior goods made In outside towns
The record-union., 1891-12-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Amy reliable druggist wko
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
C1LiFORNLA FIc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE KK AsW YoRS. NV
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t. c. Madeley of Auburn, representing
the Placer County Board of Trade, is in
people of the Capital to place fine ex-
hibit in the citrus fair to be held in Au-
burn shortly
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you've No idea

How nicely Hoods Sarsaparilla hits the
needs of people who feel ''all tired out, or
run down. from any cause. 1t seems to
oil up the whole mechanism of the body
so that all moves smoothly and work be-
comes delight
The record-union., 1891-12-08
An Outing on Wheels.

On Sunday ten members of the Capital
City Wheelmen took a spin from here to
Orangevale, and thence across the
country to Newcastle and Auburn. They
declare they had fine time of it. but
were awfully muddy when they got
home
The record-union., 1891-12-08

We would you knew of Dress Goods Plads-
how they go from the bits of Shepherd Pds to the broad
effects OF the bodes Scotch They steps from little TO
larger prices-oc to 81 a yard
The essence of neatnes and honest cheapnss appears in
some OF the dainty Gray Seges with graduated stripes 90 inches
Wd ana only 25c yard No to describe here only sug-
geSt The counter show is the evidence
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Thursday, December 10, 1891.

FOR boring well for gas on the grounds of
the State Insane Asylum at Stockton.
The specifications for said well and the
terms and conditions upon which bids will be
received and a contract let for performing the
said work may be obtained by addressing
N. M. ORR, Secretary, Stockton.
Stockton, { al. November II. 1891. NJ std
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iDZB TOD q =
HOLIDAY GOODS!

The Toys The Toys The Toys are here with all their
brightness and Christmas cheer Little Trnkets in Rubber
Wood and Brass besides hundreds pretty things in China and
GlaS Curious Puzzles Tops Balls and Building Blocks in
coorS gay and ddey Wink the most popular game of the
Gay Iron and Tin Toys dainty strong for curious little
boys who seldom do wrong Pleasing Story Books for BOYS and
girls every age Lfeke Dolls from over the sea and
Tree ''
lheres world of Holiday interest in the basement-ts
our quafteacre toyOom 1t is comfortable place with abund
ance OF fresh air, easy of access and free of exit
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Holiday Trimmed Millinery.

Maryes OF elegance of the seasons output Hats
ana bonneS from over the which the astOcracy Paris
mOdSeS-as V1rot JOsse COn Hetz Boyer ec-have pro-
nounced Hundreds of beautiful creations from
our own WOrkrOoms. All in the whirlpool of low prices
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NOTICE 70 WELL BORERS.

GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
= ceived by N. NJ. Orr, Secretary of the Board
OF Directors of the State Asylum for the In.
sane at Stockton, at his Office 2o9 Channel
street. until $50 o'clock A. NJ
The record-union., 1891-12-08

Vile cod-liver oil has lost
its vileness in SCOTS Emul-
sion and gained a good deal
in efficiency.
1t is broken up into tiny
drops which are covered with
glycerine, just as quinine in
pills is coated with sugar
or gelatine. You do not get
the taste at all.
The hypophosphites of
lime and soda add their tonic
effect to that of the half-di-
gested cod liver oil.
Let us send you a book on
CAREFUL LIvING-free.
The record-union., 1891-12-08

STEISwAY & Sons, popular Pease and brill
liant Gabler Bros pianos; easy installments
A. ]. Ponan2e-, corner Ninth ard J.
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Berlin Couch Cnra

For coughs and colds and all lung and
throat affections this article has superior
merit. 1t is perfectly harmless, gives fmme-
dlate relief, and cures the worst cases in from
two 10 three days. Endorsed by our best phy-
slc!ans. Try bottle and you will always
Keep 1t. Price, so cents a bottle The w H
Bone Company, San Francisco, sole proprie-
tors: Kirk, Geary IL Co., sole agents. Try c.
Z. Liniment for aches and pains.
The record-union., 1891-12-08

ALL in want of anything in music remem-
Der Cooper has the largest stock and Sc Is the
cheapest Mathushek Pianos, the best, are in
destructible. Cooper's, Seventh and j.
The record-union., 1891-12-08

Holiday sensations accumuating all through the Fancy
Goods section Novelties in Fans Handkerchef Neckwea
etc How the new arrivals keep arriving! Will they ever
sOpf No not entirely but will quiet down after the chimes
have done ringing the old year out
The record-union., 1891-12-08

-ScoTT & BowNE, Chemists, Is7 South sth Avenue,
New York
Your druggist keeps SCOTS Emulsion Of cod-liver
oil-all druggists everywhere do, 81.
The record-union., 1891-12-08
VIM. B. MILLER.
LUMBER COMPANY
SCHNERR s

MAIN oFFICE-second street. L and NJ.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-01-15
EDEN.

Will J. Atwell is at home from Johnson for
short vacation.
Charles Brown, at this writing, lies in a very
critical condition.
John Emery and wife visited his sister in
Albany last week.
John Rogers is at work for Stearns & Hall,
in their tub factory.
There was no preaching at the Corners last
Sunday, as expected.
The box party and promenade at the church
hall last Friday night passed off very pleas
antly.
Services will be held at the Cong. church
Sunday. Jan. 18th, at 1870 a. m by Rev,
F. b. lockwood.
Albert O'Brien had the misfortune to have
horse break it's leg last week; caused by
stepping into hole in the road.
The dry kiln, belonging to Stearns Bros.
was burned Tuesday night, Jan 9th. Itcon,
tanned about 40 cords slaves and a large
amount of heading. No other damage done.
Loss, $1,000; no insurance. The fire was
caused, it is said, by the arches being over
heated.
The Ladies' Liberal Society will hold their
annual dance, with antiquarian supper. at
hotel hall Eden Mills, Friday eve, Jan. Dad
Good music will be in attendance All are
cordially invited. Hall tickets, so cts; sup
per, so cents per couple. Com.
From another correspondent
The promenade was thinly attended
c. 0. Blake went to Worcester, Mass, last
Saturday.
Mrs. James Copeland visited in town the
past week.
Albert O'Bricn lost horse last week Tues
day; cause, broken leg.
The dry house at Sseans Brothers tub
factory was 90 royed hgsre Tuesday evening
of last week.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-01-15
PROFESSIONALLY.

Willie Lease is on the sick list threatened
with pneumonia.
Mr.. Horace Mellendy who has been quite
sick is now able to ride out.
Dr. Blake of this village is attending Mrs.
Earl Prior who is very sick.
Chauncy Warner has been confined to his
bed with chronic difficulties for number of
days past.
r. c. Christie and R. S. Fuller caused an at
tachment to be levied on the mills and lum-
Der of Wallis & Co which caused a suspen-
sion in the operation of the mills for a few
hours only.
The farmers meeting was well attended and
very interesting and it is hoped beneficial to
farmers and citizens. The band furnished
music free for which they were extended a
vote of thanks.
The artists who have been photographing
in DR.. Flagg's new gallery. finished here last
Saturday and have returned to Winooski to
finish the pictures. They had a rush of bust
ness while here.
DR.. Bushnell orr new & s Librarian re-
quests all parties having in their possession
any book or books belonging to the library
to return them without delay. Please do
not neglect this matter.
Last Friday morning John Tracy who was
working in Bunker & fuckers mill was brush
ing some sawdust from beneath the lower
saw preparatory TO commencing WOfK Wnen
the warning bells rang and the saws started,
and in withdrawing his right hand it was in
some way caught and terribly mangled. He
was brought home, arriving at the village as
early as half-past seven and medical aid was
Immediately summoned who at first feared
the entire hand would need to be amputated
on account of severe cuts in the wrist. on
closer examination however they found it
necessary to amputate only the two smaller
fingers and lower part of the hand. His suf-
fering is intense on account of the wrist and
hand being so badly sawed, but it is sup
posed to be doing well. Drs. Flagg of this
place and Brush of the % Boro - performed
the operation.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-01-15
EAST CAMBRIDGE.

Mrs. Gilbert GOnyeau spent two or three
days in Johnson last week.
Mrs. Sarah Nye continues to improve slow
~. Her daughter is still at home.
Merton and Mrs Shattuck of Eden, were
guests at her fathers, j. W. Green's, last
week.
The wood sawyer's were at work for F. E.
Putnam, Tuesday and Wednesday of last
week.
Some of the farmers have been selling their
surplus potatoes to those who are earring at
IS cents per bushel.
Harmon Morse went to Sheldon last We'd
nesday, to attend the funeral of his brother y
wife, Mrs Thomas Morse
Sunday, the 4th and Friday, the 9th inst,
thermometer was 109 below zero; rest of the
week comfortable week.
Abbie Balch, who has been at work at F. Z.
Putnam s the past season, went to her home
in Hyde Park, the 7th inst
n j. Nye, Leland l.. Stearns and C. L. De-
merritt helped }, w. Green several days last
week, who was having his threshed.
Rev. Mrs. G. w. Goodell writes from Los
Angeles, Cal. Dee. ] 1th, 1890. Perhaps you
in Vermont, are wading through snow-drifts,
while we here are having warm sunshine, with
flowers in profusion, such as large Gala lilies
and geraniums which make lovely shades to
the windows. Yesterday we picked strawber-
res for IA short-cake for dinner, having to
slice them several times, to make them lay
on the cake"
Mrs. J. T Fullington, went to Sheldon, last
week, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Thomas
Morse, of that place, who has been sick since
last spring with partial paralysis, and though
she has not been expected to live, her dealt
was none the less a shock to her many friends
Her death occurred Tuesday, the 6thi wal
buried Jan. Sth. For many years Mrs. Mors'
lived in this place, and she will be sadly miss
ed by the community The relatives ant
friends have the sympathy of all,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-01-15
NORTH CAMBRIDGE.

Widow Daniel Blasdell died early Sunday
morning. after brief and severe illness.
C.N. Morse, former station agent at East
Fletcher, is engaged in new participating
in steam power between this point and Met
calf pond, for the bobbin industry, which is
a new feature in this section.
On Saturday last Mr. Gilbert of South Bak-
ersfield, about four miles north of this place
a respected citizen and farmer-was rendered
senseess by the binding pole on his sleds be-
coming loose and striking him upon the back
of his head. He was found some two hours
after. His recovery is considered doubtful
from late reports. 1t ishoped the report may
be magnified-for the loss Of such an industri-
Gus townsman would be great calamity to
his community and household.
The lumber interest has reached a marvel
Gus. and before unknown. amount this winter
for this section. 1t is ted that not less
than $4,000 logs are being placed upon the
banks of the creek, at East Fletcher and u
short distance below in Bakersfield, prepara-
tory to the spring high water. when they will
be foated down to Reeds mill at East Fair
field. Many men and teams find employment,
and the weather and snow have been very
favorable indeed for the enterprise.
A fair number of farmers attended the in
teresting agricultural meetings at Jefferson
vile last week Your correspondent was
pleased and instructed by the free and easy
off-hand way of delivery noticed by the speak
ers. Especially Mr.. Chaplin of Middlesex. on
Friday morning. was in particular interest
ing But little talk was noticed from the emf
nent gentlemen upon the subject of careful
breeding, which seems all important. We
would delight to meet them in Morrisville,
where the subject of breeding and education
of animals is possibly carried on to the
greatest extent known in Northern Vermont,
In fact, good old Mornstown is not a bad
place in which to educate the higher branch
known as boys and girs, or men and women.
Where the leading citiens take such a deep
interest in the improvement and education of
the elements of society it is to be expected a
natural interest in thebreeding of good stock
would naturally follow.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-01-15
HARDWICk.

There is considerable sickness here; mostly
colds.
Mrs. Ann Williams has moved into the Ben
jamin house.
The trip of the minstrels to this place evil
IDENTIFY was not a success.
The thaw of Sunday night and Monday
took cold and froze up Monday p. IN.
The farmers held meeting at Town Hall
Tuesday p. M. The speaker they expected
did not arrive.
French & Warren had the stove and pipe
stolen from one of their cars on the way back
from Providence. r. l.
The notices calling a village meeting to
vote on the incorporation act has been called
for Jan "a, at O'Clock p. m.
The most of the teachers in town will at
tend the teachers institute at LyndOnvillt
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week
Friday evening Fred Shipman's son got
quite badly injured coasting by two sled,
running together, but fortunately no bones
were broken.
According to reports there would be more
care used on the R. r. trains on this road il
Swanton could be moved to the center of the
line, or Canada moved further off.
Notices have been posted for lecture on
secret societies at Town Hall, Tuesday even.
ing. Jan. 10. If the Masons and other socie.
ties should go for Frank there would be mu
sic.
Those parties who are dealing out the ar
dent here lately evidently want some more
law. A good way would be to arrest all that
are the worse for liquor and make them dis
close or start them towards Rutland.
Mrs. Sarah Chubb, mother of D. S. Chubb
died Sunday Jan. II. She had been sick for
about a week with a severe cold and did not
have strength enough to rally from it. Mrs
Chubb was born July 2, 1890. and died Jan
IL, 1891, making her 100 years, months
and days old at the time of her death. Her
Tooth anniversary was celebrated last July
by her children and friends. She has long
been the oldest person in town. Funeral
Wednesday at Mr.. Chubb's with whom she
had lived and been faithfully cared for for
many years.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1891-01-15

HEREAs, Mrs. Isabel Poland Rankin.
I Shter OF the late Hon. Luke p. Poland,
mas ' donated to the said association the pen-
t ta3; sum OF one thousand dollars as an in
eiliSeht and benefcent testimonial of her at
IIachment to her native town; and whereas.
/ rSihoht Slayton of Boston. E. b. Merriam
NJ NJ topeka, Il. f. Jennings of New Jersey. Rev.
W N; A. Robinson of Homer, n. Y, Mrs. EN-
~ montgomery, late of Turkey, DR.. W II.
9'oWe, Key. Geo Bailey of Springfield, Vt.
d. -; \. Sanborn of Boston, c. s. and j. W.
Ileed OF Topeka, Mrs Gov. Fairbanks of st.
3ohhsbury, Col. d. ]. Stafford of Augusta,
NE, nave literally aided the association by
Ell'S OF money and books, and their express
IONS OF the benefit to he derived by the town
from such an institution, therefore be it
RESOLVED. That we extend to Mrs. Rankin
ana the other donors our grateful aclnowl-
edgement of their abiding interest in our
growing town aud her permanent good, and
mat we Will sacredly devote their gifts to the
noble object in view.
The resolution was unanimously
adopted. After voting that it's pro-
ceedings be forwarded to each of the
donors, the meeting adjourned.