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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
MANCHESTER DEPOT.

Mrs. Allen Lakin has been serious
ly ill for a week past with congestion
of the lungs complicated with other
troubles. Mrs. R. Eldred is with
her in the capacity of nurse.
E. P. Wheaton has moved into r..
V. Colvin's house.
W. L. Taylor has all his logs
afloat and has started them for
Greenwich, N. Y.
A few days ago, while a force of
men were at work rolling logs into the
river just above the HOLSTER bridge,
little Verder Davis, four years old,
with number of other boys, went on
to the bridge to see the logs float
down stream. He became dizzy or
missed his footing and fell over the
side of the bridge striking a log and
slipping from that into the water.
Evidently not liking an impromptu
bath he scrambled up to the log again
and started shoreward. BY that time
the men had reach ed him and he was
soon rejoicing on terra frma.
H. W. Lawrence has finished the
carpenter work on the addition to the
house occupied by R. Anderson, and
j. A. Lincoln is now painting it both
inside and outside.
Fred England has opened up the
shop formerly occupied by j. M.
Russell, and will carry on a general
blacksmithing business.
AS the fishing season has opened
the fishermen are out as usual, but
they report the water too low for the
sport, and there has been no catch
worthy notice.
Silas Harwood and family from
Rupert have moved into the Star
House.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
BONDVILLE.

j. NJ. Kendall went to So. Read
ing with Rev +. b. Harris goods
last week
Miss Gladys Amidon is teaching
in the Hall district in Londonderry.
C. b Williams will build him a
new house this summer Geo. Bald
win and +. ID. Vale will do the
work.
Rev Mr.. Sutton will preach here
this wear. His goods arrived from
Jacksonville last week.
The village school began Monday,
Ed Kendall teacher.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
Beware Of Ointnents for Ca.
tarrh that contain Mercury.

AS mercury win surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering 1t through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them, Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +, j..
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine,
1t is taken internally, and made in Tole-
do, Ohio, by +. j, Cheney & Co, Tes-
timonials free. &S~Sold by Druggists,
price 75c. per bottle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
WARDSBORO.

Clinton Benson was very pleasantly
surprised on the eve of the second of
this month by party of 40 of his rel
atives and friends, reminding him it
was his birthday anniversary. Dan
iel Harris, gentleman SO years of
age, made some good and appropriate
remarks. The occasion was a pleas.
ant one.
Geo. Briggs is on the sick list.
A. l.. Wheeler has had a nice
piano sit up in his home.
l.. r. Plumlv has bad hand,
fearful of its proving an absess near
the knuckle joint on right hand.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
TOWNSHEND.
Henry Miles is at home.

Henry Miles is at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anterior spent
Sunday with Mrs. Bradley Ware.
Mrs. Wiswell is on the sick list.
Mrs. Plimpton is caring for her.
VIII. Gage has been at home, ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. F. O.
Scott of Montague, Mass.
Eta and Bertha Gage have the
chicken pox.
Mr.. Benson is at home.
The remains of the late Norman
w. Harris of New York were brought
here for burial Monday. The funeral
was at his late home in Newfane.
Rev. c. ii. Smith attending.
John Ware has driven two nice
droves of cattle through the village
this spring.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
WEST WINDHAM.

Our weekly prayer meetings at the
school house were commenced last
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. We
think all will be benefited who attend
these meetings.
School began Monday.
Chas. r. Prentiss of Brattleboro
spent last Sunday with his parents,
Dea. and Mrs. A. O. Prentiss.
Miss. Della Nj. Dutton is teaching
school in the Seth Randall district in
Jamaica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
RAWS0NVILLE.

j. b. William is home from the
Adirondacks where he has been at
work for Hartwell on his plane wood
job,
Ward c. Kingsbury is improving
slowly, but has not been out yet.
j. b. Williams has moved into the
Rufus Cobb house, and Frank Cobb
has moved to his fathers place on the
corner.
School commenced here this week,
Miss. Della Parsons teacher.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this way to express our thanks
to those who so kindly assisted us in the
sickness and death of our loved husband
and father; praying in your sorrows you
may have like help and sympathy.
Mrs. RoXannah A. Harris
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Harris,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Sewall and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Gage and family.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

If you have anything to sell put it
in the SITTER.
Miss Mabel Baldwin is teaching in
the town Of Jamaica.
Lee H. Gale who has been at work
at the Brattleboro asylum, is at home.
Rev. Mrs w. A. Bryant has been
in poor health since conference.
Mrs. JANET Yearly has been in a
more comfortable condition for few
days.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward of Andover
visited this week with Mrs. Plat
Pease
Mrs. Ida Derby of Andover has
been visiting with her mother, Mrs.
jenkins.
Will Dean had the misfortune to
ping.
Lanphear, our worthy meat market
man occupies the Abbott house, nearly
opposite this office, with his family, who
came up from Jamaica last Monday.
Our milliners, Mrs. Chase and
Melendy, will be absent from their
rooms next Wednesday and Thursday
when they will be at Newfane.
The Improvements made at the
Peabody House, though not yet COM
plete, are very marked and already
the effect is plainly visible in increas-
de patronage. Good enough.
j. E. johnson and wife, lately OF
Talcottvile, Conn, are visiting with
their friends in town for a short time
when Mr.. johnson, who is telegraph
operator, will take a position at Boston.
Mrs. M. A. Ford of Binghamp-
ton, N. Y, who has been visiting
for some time with her daughter, Mrs.
Il. S. Wilbur, has returned home,
Mrs Wilbur going with her as far as
Brattleboro.
H. p. Yearly and wife have return
ed from their visit down country,
Mr.. Yearly bringing with him a num-
Der of horses.
Prof. j. B. Johnson's class con-
cert drew full house last Tuesday
evening and passed off quite pleas
antly. Of course Hank White was
the attraction and made no end of
fun.
If you want a dictionary don't buy
a Photographic reprint of an old edi-
ton because you can get it for a dol
lar or two. 1t will not be worth a
cent Or two. Get Webster's Interna-
tional, just completely revised. See
advertisement in another column.
Trout fishermen, under II years
of age, will be interested in Hamil.
ton, the Manchester clothier's adver-
tisement to be found on second page.
Do not fail to read it. And while
you are about it look over our adver-
Using columns. They are full of
good things. There's Couture of
Manchester Depot with new one
the Central Cash Store at Manches-
ter Centre; w. G.. Lampson, wagon
and carriage dealer; Mrs. S. A.
Newman, milliner, Londonderry O.
G. Felt, boots ard shoes, Manches-
ter; L. L. & W. H. Landman, So.
Londonderry, &c. &c.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

Electrical workmen should never hold
The ends of small battery wires in their
mouths to test the current. A man who
was in the habit of doing this lately
died from copper poisoning.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

j. j. Duane Of Landgrove, who re-
Gently lost his mill by fire, has moved
into the Isaac Wyman house on River
street Mr., Duane has put in lathe
at Livermore Sons mill and will try
to keep a portion of his business going
until he can have time to look around
and determine what he will do.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

A good steel bowed, nickle plated
cork nose eye glass for 90 cents, at
CHAs. A. Trip q Co, Jewellers,
Brattleboro, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

One day lately 5,435 Immigrants landed
in this country at the one port of New
York, This is thus far the largest num-
Der of immigrants that ever entered
New York in one day.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

Electrical discharges have been used
for clearing fogs on the seacoast so sue
cessfully that it is said single discharge
clears the atmosphere temporarily of
fog in circuit of $50 feet
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

In Henry & Johnson's Arnica and Oil
Imminent is combined the curative proper
ties of the different oils, with the healing
qualities of Arnica. Good for man and
animal Every bottle guaranteed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

Celia Cummings is teaching in the
Geo. Curtis district; Cassie Brooks on
Stowell hill; Minnie jenkins in the
Tarbell district; Lena Jaquith at the
middle town; Carrie Landman, block
school house; Gladys Amidon, Hall
district; Lena Bridge of Ludlow, Lon
donderry; Miss Underwood Of Towns
bend in the Walker district.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

UTwenty-fve pounds nice corn
beef for one dollar at Landphear's
Londonderry market.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

"a stitch IN time" often saves con-
sumption. Downs Elixir used in time
saves life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

&g%Good pasturing to be had, Apply,
to Mrs. G, M, Mansfield, Thompson
burg, Londonderry, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

Mrs. A. f. Smith of Manchester
organized society of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union at the
Methodist yestry Monday evening,
May I'd. The following are the Of
ficers:
President, Mrs. O. P. Fuller
VIZ d.. Mrs. W. A. Bryant,
Mrs. Ella E. Marden
Sec, Mrs. Martin Hoskins
Treas, Mrs. W. A. Shattuck
Supt. W. T. P. A., Mrs. w. W.
Pierce.
The society proposes to meet once
a month and due notice will be given
of the meetings.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
Special Notices.

@S~ Rooms to let-Call ON Mrs. r. S.
Wilbur, So. Londonderry
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

WANTED-A girl TO do general
house work for the season or longer
in my family.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
STATIONS RIVER.

Elisha Sabin died last Saturday
after a brief illness and was buried
Tuesday.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

Hoods Sarsaparilla absolutely cures
where other preparations fail, 1t posses
ses medicinal merit peculiar to itself.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
Union rsmnsranee Meeting.

A union temperance meeting was
held Sunday evening at the Baptist
church to listen to an address, relat-
ing to the work of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, from
Mrs. A, f, Smith, an interesting
and talented lady from Manchester,
Mrs. Smith is President of the W..
c. Il. U. for Bennington county and
though here for another purpose is
giving a portion of her time, with the
consent of the Windham county pres
ident, in organizing societies in the
towns she visits where no such socl-
ehes exist, She organized one In
Bondvile last week and one here on
Monday evening, referred to in
another place. Sunday evening was
stormy, but very good and interest
ed audience listened to the lecturer
as she reviewed the temperance work
in the past, giving an account of the
Washingtonian movement, the Father
Mathew, the Woman's Crusade, but
dwelling especially upon that of the
w. C.. I. u. The address was a
tonic for temperance workers, en-
couraging and inspiring. She was
followed by brief remarks from the
ministers present.
Mrs. Smith is canvassing for a
book entitled Darkness and Daylight
which is in itself temperance lecture
of the most vivid and interesting kind
and one of the few subscription books
that will be of benefit to any family
that will have it, We commend Mrs.
Smith as a refined and courteous lady
and an interesting speaker. -
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

p. IT. Robbins.
Chester Depot, April IA 1892.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
LOCAL SUMMARY,

ENTERTAINMENTS.
Ball-at town hall Bondville, May
goth.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06

Allen District Pomona Grange
held a profitable and interesting
meeting with Farmers Grange of So.
Londonderry Tuesday May Sd, six
oranges being represented The time
being occupied by discussion, reading
and music. Rev. T. Mackie gave an
interesting lecture on agricultural
chemistry. The next meeting will be
held at Springfield.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-05-06
THE

Central Vermont Railroad,
New London Northern Dlvlsion,l
Trains depart from and arrive at So
londonderry every day, except Sundays,
as follows;
Leave, ARRIVE,
Mail, 6,io. IA. m, $3.50. u. m.
Mixed, 1885, y. m. Has, u. m,
Il. c. SMITH, President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-06
WILD CHEERS FOR TIE PRESIDENT.

Roanoke, Va, May 1.-The state Republican Con
vcnton was called t. order at II 80 to-day In the
opera house by General William Malone When Gen.
era Malone assembled the stage he was greeted with
prolonged cheer. Ab nj 600 delegates were present
John VI. Llnsston also greeted with cheers. John
J. Dryer, Of South Hampton, proposed three cheer,
for Harrison the next President Of the United States
and the audience went Wild Men jumped 10 their
feet and yelled until hoarsc. General Mahoncs nd
dress was received with great applause.
In his speech General Malone paid high Tribute
to Henry WattcrsOn. Of Kentucky. lie numerically
scored the Democratic party In Virginia aud condemned
tho recent state debt settlement. The spcalrr charged
that the Democratic palty had not proposed enacted
measure that concerned .hc welfare Of the State and
That II, craftsmanship aud desire fOg the elevation Of
civilization were exhausted In the conception md
Enactment OF the Anderson Mccormick Election law
Tho General closed hi, speech. which was Tim. and
again interrupted by hearty demonstrations Of :p
pIoval with the nomination o. !. C. Fowler Of
Abingdon "X speaker of the Virginia IIOlse OF Dele
gates. FOR charhall aud j" elected and ncceptcd
the honor With u brief expression II thanks
Rcsnuions were adopted after n hot d.biio anthor p
ing no district d'lcgAits to nominate the members
or the Committees o. Credentials, Permanent Or
sonizatOn and RESOLUTIONS, and then the convention
took a recess. '"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-06
DELAwARE's DELEGATES FOR HARRISON.

Dover. Del. May j.-The Republican State Convention
was called 10 order at L. 10 p. M. and Dr. Hiram
Burton was chosen temporary chairman. After the
appointment Of the usual committees the convention
took recess until O'Clock.
The convention this afternoon elected the following
delegates to the National Convention: Senator An
thony Higgins and General James H. Wilson, Of New.
Castle County George V Massey and George W.
Marshall. OF Kent. aud J. Frnnk Bacon and George +.
Pierce, sussex They unlnsiructcd. but favor the
denomination Of Harrison.
The resolutions adopted in orsc the Administration Of
President Harrison ard secretary Blaines administration
OF the State Department; approve tho Mckinley bin
and common lis results; favor the free coinage Of
silver only after the establishment by International
agreement Of the parity Of gold and silver: Oppose
the admission Of foreign built ships American rcg stry
fnvor Just and liberal pension laws oppose the emo
cratic administration OF state niairs and favor the
chilling Of convention t. revise the Constitution.
senator Higgins General Wilson and Frederick r..
Bach made speeches. The names Of Harrison and
Blaine were loudly applaudc1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-06
WARNING VERMONT DENoCR ,Jy

Montpelier, VT. May (spocialD-ThIs hos been an
eventnl day for the DcmOcn7c party In Vermont
for 1t marked by the birrcst factional contost
that ever occurred In the history Of the Democracy
OF TIE state. The regular business OF the State Con-
venion held here to-day the nomination Of state
and Congressional Ticket, the election OF Delegates In
the Chicago Convention and the selection Of n Stoo
Committee but the miln question at issue was Atkins
or IlazcltOn for chairman Of the committee For
hours The great contest was carried on and when the
hrst test vote was taken nj 80 O'Clock this evening
which showed that the Atkins wing had won the
battle. the widest enthusiasm prevailed The vote
was upon the method OF electinc the State Committee
Atkins won by q majority OF 10.
The convention unanimous on two ourstIons-
tho nomination OF Grover Cleveland for President and
OF Bradley j.. Snialey for Governor The mention NJ
either name evoked great applause Colonel sm,lcv
was nominated for Governor The nomination ~
William u. Wall. Of West Randolph for Lieu enant
Governor; OF Alexander Cochran OF Groton for sta,e
treasurer: OF j. j. En-ght. Of Irlln gon for secrc-
tnry oil STATE and Of Elisha May rof ST. Johnsbury for
state Auditor, completed the fororn hope n the state
ticket.
Tie delegation 10 Chicago is made nm az DIR ID !
Iianfalan OF Rutland as chairman and * strong for
Cleveland The nominees foe Representa- ves in Con-
E:ci. nl: =. ". Mctiettick. of II iIbnrs Tor tLe
I'D District. " '' " wv
sad incident marked tie closing session of the
sDhVehtoh the sudden death Of the wifi. Of Mr.. At
A"s was announced In the convention. A resolution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-06
OCHILTREE DECLINES TO SEE BoRROwE

London. May 5.AThc general public is becoming
thoroughly disguised with the actions OF Borrowc
Fox Milbank and others who have gained nooriciy
by the course they have followed since the painful
revelations OF the Drayton Borrowe scandal 1t was
hoped that after the boodless Borrowe-Fox duel and
the mysterious fight between Mlliank and an unknown
opponent the whole matter would be dropped. But IL
appears that the duellists stu feel bound to keep
themselves before the public. Borrowe. In company
with friend called mt the lodgings Of Colonel "Tom
Ochiltrce to-day and asked to see him. The servant
who answered the bell said that Colonel Ochtree wa,
OF home. but that he declined to BorrOwe. The
atter then sent message to the Colonel saving that
he had heard that Ocitree had threatened spit in
his face, and that he had come TO ochiltree lodging
to have the Colonel carry ont that threat. The ser
want declined TO carry the message and Borrowc left
the house. II Is reported that BOrrowc is eager
for another encounter with Fox, who will sail the
United States In o fortnight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-06
ILLINOIS FOR HARRISON.
Continued from First Page,
The reelection OF Cushman X. Davis to the United
states senate.
KANSAS rEpr,ULICAN CONVENTION

Kansas CITY, Ma; b" The Starsn Hutchinson, Kan.
dispatch says that John smith. secretary OF tbs
Central Committee. called the Republican state con
ventIon 10 order b. day. Judge Bas-ctt. of Nemcha
County was named rs temporary chairman and de
lvered an address.
The Committee Resolutions presented Its rc
port. The platform expresses the regret Of Kansas
Republicans at the loss sustained by the State IN
the death OF senator Plumb, lavors such legislation
by Congress rs Will enable the people OF Western
Kansas by scientific methods to subject that portion
OF the state 70 the profitable production OF agricultural
products; demands such amendment OF the Interstate
Commerce law us will make 1t effective In prevent
Ing discrimination Us The railroads against the mcr-
chants and consumers OF Kansas and In favor Of the
merchants and consumers OF other states; urges the
passing Of such laws will increase the coinage u
silver, looking TO the coinage OF the production Of
American mines AZ soon a. Ii can be done without
injury the business Interests OF the country approves
the efforts OF the present Administration In seeking the
cooperation OF principal commercial nations OF the
world In bringing silver 10 parity with gold as tho
currency Of the world The platform heartily In
dorses President Ilnrri>0n'S Administration, bat dscs
place the Minneapolis delegation under orders TO
vote for his denomination. The platform further com
the Mckinley taiir and reciprocity, and praises
secretary Blant's administration OF the state
Department. The resolutions were adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-06
FAyORING THE ADMINISTRATION
HARRISON MEN CHOSEN At III TRICr CoNvEN'
TONS IN SEVERAL STATES.

TONS IN SEVERAL STATES.
Springfield Ohio May 5-At the convention Of the
delegates from the XyIth Congress District hero to-day
o. :. Kelly. Of Springfield. and ID. !. worthingon, of
Washington c. H.. chosen to represent the as
tr1ct at the Minneapolis Convention Both are liar-
ri-on men. II decided to hold the Congress con
,entIon at Washington &. II. June >, when Piesi-
Dental electors viii be chosen.
Lima Ohio May 5-Thc Rcpubll, ans OF the WITH Dis
ttct In convention here yesterday selected l.. h.
Jamison. Of Mercer County, and J. ]. Alrcad of
DIRK County delegates to the National Convention.
For eect0r, William McMurray, OF Augaizc County,
was nominacd for Congress. All Administration
men.
Xena. Ohio. May 5.--Thc Republicans of the With
nominated &. W. IIullck. Of Clcrmont Comfy. for
Congress. Ersldnc Carson and q. W. Stanley
elected delegates 10 the National Convention,
and a. f. Earhart made Presidential ccct0r.
Morris. MIMI. Nav 5.-Thc Republicans Of the VIlti
District have selected cxC)nercssman :. g. Com
stock and VI. a. Wallan delegates 70 the National
Convention with Andrew Greenland and j. ". Rev
Mods as altcrnatcs. Resolutions were adopted in.
dor,iug Harrison. but no Instructions were given I,
the delegation.
lroohhcld. Mo-. MAY 5.-Thc Republican convention
OF tho I'D Dstrlct at Laclcdc yesterday selected
Colonel John u. Hale. Of Carrollion. AMI John F.
li"cy Of thlllcothc. as delegates To the Minneapolis
Convention. Captain Louis Bcncck OF Brunswick
and j. f. 'wangcr. Of Milan. were chosen aternatcs
Resolutions indor,!ng the Administration were
adopted. and delegates Instructed for Harrison
t. Louis, May 1.-The Republicans VI the XIIth Con.
rcSS District IN convention TIL. afternoon elected eX
hauS delegates. and Mitchell For, stel ana Charles
turner nltcrnaics 10 the National Convention.