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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

The village trustees request that
those having sill cocks will abstain
from washing the concrete walks, as
the best authority claim it to be very
injurious to them, besides pedestrians
complain of dampness to the feet in
travelling over them,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Wednesday evening next, the Lu.
ciers' Minstrels, OH their tenth annual
tour will please and entertain our
people with their fund of music,
dancing and dramatic specialties. Well
remembered for past excellency here,
there is nothing that more confidential
ly assures it in the present than the
identity of their manager, DR.. George
Huntley.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

The OPINION went on record last
Friday evening in favor of the trustees
investigating the sewerage matter, but
a majority said they did not think it
advisable to look into the subject.
Time will tell whether we can afford to
ignore this question or not. DIR.
Fletcher says it is a question of life or
death to some of this community at
least. Are a few paltry dollars of
more importance than the matter of
the general health of the placer
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Alice Martle Mann, daughter of
Charles K. and Maria A. Mann, was
born in Fsirlee, April ID, 1868, and
died in Brattleboro June %, 1894. She
was united in marriage to j. O.. Ullery
of Brattleboro, Nov. 10, 1886.
Mrs. Ullery was endowed by nature
with a sunny, hopeful disposition
which won for her a large circle of de-
voted friends wherever she moved.
Through her long illness this rare quail
ity of cheerfulness gladdened the pain
full days, and inspired her friends with
the hope that her ultimate recovery
was not impossible. She loved life,
the world with its beauty, home with
its love; and to her the future was
filled with bright promise, but when
the fatal issue of the long struggle be-
came too clear to admit of doubt, she
bowed to the inevitable with the same
sweet spirit that had sustained her in
the hope of recovery, tenderly remem-
berinn her friends with tokens of af-
lection, and leaving behind memory
fragrant as the flowers and beautiful
as the light. Mrs. Ullery was beloved
member of the Methodist church, and
at four O'Clock, Monday, June %, the
funeral services were held at the home,
Williston street, her pastor, Rev. A. j..
Hough, speaking words of inspiration
and comfort from the text, "Her sun
has gone down while it was yet day"
The interment took place at the Pros
pect Hill Cemetery.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

The works of Aristotle comprised
more than 400 treatises on various sub
iects. The manuscripts which survive
of his writings were accidentally dis
covered in an advanced stage of decay
In an old chest
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

The Bradford Base Ball club went to
Littleton the Fourth and played a
match game with the nine of that
place. The score being in favor of
the Littleton's Is to II. Joe Viau
sprained his ankle during the progress
of the game.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

There has been notable decrease dur
ing the last three years in the amount
of shipping passing through the Suez
canal. Last year 8, 341 vessels used the
canal.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Mrs. L. W. Doe, who has been con-
fined to the house for about three years,
has regained her health sufficiently to
ride to B. F. Chamberlin's where she
is spending few weeks. Her friends
are greatly pleased to know of her i'm
provement in health.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Hon. Francis Porter of Lyme made
this Office pleasant call last Saturday.
He has been one of the prominent re-
publicans of Grafton county, and is in
remarkably good health for q man of
nearly 50 years. He lives on the farm
that was owned by his grandfather in
1880. He graduated from Thetford
Academy in 1885.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Russia has no colonies, in the proper
sense of the word. All the additions to
this gigantic empire have been by mill
tary conquest and annexation.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Frank II. Griffin of the New Creigh-
ton, Boston, spent last week Friday in
town, looking after the "speckled
beauties" Frank is an accomplished
fisherman as well as successful land
lord
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

We call attention to the new adver-
tisement of w. L. Douglas $500 Shoe
which appears in our issue today. We
have every assurance from the manu-
factUrer that the recent improvements
in style and quality will give more sat-
isfaction than ever to the wearers of
these popular shoes.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Quite an excitement was occasioned
last Friday by the alarming disappear
ance of water from the reservoir. The
cause was soon found in leak on
South Main street, and as soon as stop.
ped everything assumed normal condi-
tions in the water system line,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Charles Jones went to the Profile
House, Monday, for the season. He
will have charge of the large livery
there, and act as railroad tickle: agent
as heretofore.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

The services at the Congregational
church last Sunday forenoon were of a
very interesting character. Fifteen
were received into fellowship, eight by
letter and seven npon confession of
faith. The pastor welcomed the new
members b! giving to each as a watch
word text of scripture with appro-
pirate and impressive words for
each.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Mrs. E. e.. Osgood of Bellows Falls
was in town over Sunday to meet her
brother, Chas. G. Farnham, who had
come on from Buffalo. N
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Mrs. Amanda Sawyer of Chicago
ana Mrs. Elizabeth Haselton of James
vile. Wis, visited their niece, Mrs. N
r. Doe, the past week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06
o Bradford :. Village and Town y

Miss Eta Morse is visiting her uncle
Mai. John FL. Watson.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Mrs. w. S. Jones of Laconia il Wis.
iting her parents, MIR. and Mrs, W. b.
d. Avery, for few DAYS. aag
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Asa Pickett and family arrived in
town the present week. Mr.. Pickett
returned to Boston yesterday after
noon.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Mrs. w. I'll Dye and son of Indian
apolis, arrived here the 28th, and will
remain five or six weeks in this vi
cinity.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Mrs. O. G. Hatch and children of
Littleton were guests of G. II. Carpen-
ter few days last week
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Joanna, wife of our respected towns
man Daniel Carpenter, Esq, died last
week alter long illness.
Mrs. Carpenter was the daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. Warden of Greenoch,
Scotland, and came to thi. country at
the age of ten years. 1t was in the
early days of ocean navigation, and the
voyage across the Atlantic then re.
quired eight weeks of sailing, and the
same track that our steamers make
now in six days.
DR.. Warden settled in Bradford and
it was there that Mr.. Carpenter became
acquainted with her. They were mar
ried in September, 1872, and came to
st. Johnsbury to live, where they have
always since resided Mrs Carpenter
was 81 years of age at the time of her
death. She had never been in robust
health and for the last two years she
had failed steadily; and for eight
weeks before her death she failed rap
idly. She leaves brother who is a
well known jeweler III Bradford, and
niece in Florida.
A woman of strong home interest,
of strong temperance principles, liquor
was never allowed in her house and
she would not use it for medicinal pur-
poses if possible to avoid it. She was
of noble, generous nature. No needy
person was ever turned from her door,
and every one who was hungry or in
trouble always found hers a helping
hand Many friends mourn her loss
and will hold her in long and pleasant
remembrance.-&. JoIns6ury Repub-
Iicdn.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06
Special Announcements.

eS-Obtuay notices and Resolutions 8 cents line
Reading notices under Special Announcement 10 cents
line, each insertion among locals 20 cts. Gard Of
Thanks SO cents.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06
Montpelier and Wells River Railroad.

Leave Montpelier, S.oo 1915 a. no, 4.3o p. m.
Leave Wells River, 4.45 80 a. 235, 7.Io p. m
w. A. STowELL, Supt. F. W. MORSE, G. P. A.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

All purely business notices publihed in reading COL
umns and all Advertisements of churches Sabbath school
fairs. excursions, &C., where money expected to be
rsazed-wiII be charged at regular rates. Editorial
notices Of such affairs will be published free
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

A pleasant social occasion was the
informal party given by Mr.. and Mrs
Leonard at their home Wednesday
evening, the 4th, about thirty of their
friends and neighbors being present.
Refreshments We're served and at the
close display of fireworks was given.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

WANTED IN BRADFORD VILLAGE,
A girl to do homework in a family of
three. Must be competent cook.
Good wages. Address,
Box 80, Bradford, VT
Strayed, June Is, 4-year-old black
belted COW and a 2-y ears-old speckled
heifer. Any one giving information
will be suitably rewarded.
Sc E. E JOHNSON.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

1t Is astonishing what bargains may
be secured in the drapery department
of Paine's Furniture warerooms, 48
Canal street, Boston. Point d'Esprit
curtains, which have never been at less
than So rs per pair, are now selling at
SO. Our readers can order pair sent
by mail if they wish Each curtain
measures 80 inches wide and 1-2
yards long.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Commencing Sunday. July 8, Sun.
day papers will be delivered at stations
north of White River Junction, bv
special engine upon the following time !;
White River Junction, so a, M. Nor
witch SO, Thetford 8 II, North Thet-
ford S21, Fairlee s 81, Bradford A,
Newbury $50, Wells River 8 05, Nc
Indoes 9 20, Barnet 9 25, St Johns
bury 9.43
We learn from the Burlington papers
that MAY or Van Patten of that city left
Tuesday for a three months tour
through Japan. In his absence the city
will be under the charge of Alderman
Henry w. Hall, president of the city
council, who will be acting mayor dur
ing the summer, and will make mod
ell may or for the Queen City.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

Lucier's Ministries will occupy Vii
lage Hall, on the evening of Wednes
day, July 18th. They have been high.
" complimented by papers in towns
where they have played, and have the
reputation of giving first class enter
tainment in all respects. The Sou tn
Manchester Connecticut News Friday.
April 18th, says: 1.-THE drawing
quality of Lucier's MINISTRIES had a
fair test last Monday evening when, in
spite of the fact that they played to a
large audience in Armory Hall on Sat-
urday evening, they were again greet
ed with good sized attendance in
Apeps Opera House two nights later.
1t is very complimentary to. the per-
formers and managers to note this fact,
and speaks volumes for the popularity
of these minstrels, to make so good a
double showing at two places in sue
cessioh in the the same town and at
times like the present, The people are
always ready to laugh, There can be
no question about that fact
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

We are here to show you the best gen.
eral assortment of goods in town. Our
Dress Goods Department consists
of Cashmeres, Henriettas, Ser
ges, India Twills, Novelties,
ETC., in all the leading
shades, with silks to
match, merits
your
inspection. Ele-
egant line of Sateens
Just in. Ask to be shOwn
our cOmpleteline of Percales,
Prints, Figured Divinity, Plain
and Figured Duck for shirt waists.
Here you can find everything in the way
of Drapries, Pongee, Silkolenes, Plain and
Tinted Scrims, Lace Net, and several
styles in Curtains of Lace. Like
wise as to the varities of styles
and shades of our POrtierS
and Table Spreads. You
should be sure to see
them. If you are
thinking of
purchas-
ing Carpets,
Rugs, Wall Pa
pers or window
Shades ii will be of ben
eft to you to examine our as
sortment. Don't forget that we
are sure to always have on hand
fresh supply of Groceries, Flour, Con-
fectionery and Fruit Give us call and see.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-07-06

The funeral of Mrs. Daniel Carpen.
ter was attended by her brother, j. M
Warden, and his wife Friday, June
22d. The services were conducted by
Rev Edward T. Fairbanks and the
singing by the Mahogany quartette
Il he flowers were beautiful, among
them wreath and pillow with the
words sat rest" and "Sister /" Loving
hands had lined the grave with ferns,
etc. Mr.. Carpenter is much respected
and has the sympathy of all, he is an
active member of the North church
and holds many offices of trust in the
gift of his townsmen having been
selectman for 10 years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07
For SALE.
L Ii T. SiF Els
So. Londonderry, VT.

The undersigned offers for sale his mill
property. known as he }. l.. HAYNES mill
property, which consists of small farm
of Is acres under good state Of cultiva-
ton. with good buildings all in good re-
pair, with running water to house and
barn.
said mill and machinery is mostly new
and in tirst-cla>s condition. Only water
privilege in town; one of the best loca-
lions 10 be found and an excellent chance
ion getting ont chair stock. Plenty OF
hard and soft wood in the vicinity. Said
farm aud mill is situated in the center OF
the town of Peru. VT. on the main road
from Londonderry to East Dorset, IL
miles from So. Londonderry on the mar
row gauge r. R.. miles from E. Dorset
on Il. & &. X. r. Stage runs by the place
to Manchester and return every day. Near
school-A fine location.
Also will sell my home farm consisting
of rs acres suitably divided into moving
and pasturing; well watered; buildings
in GOOD repair. There is upon the premi-
ses quautity of soft and hard wood.
This farm is in the center OF the town OF
Peru, joining the above mill property.
Near school. One of the best farms in
town; easily carried on; Will keep 10
COWS; is two miles from Peru village
where there is a cheese factory,
C. w. Whitney.
Peru, VT, Sept. 25, 1894.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07
hiuiNatIng Horses.

The United 6sales Veterinary Medical
association, at its thirty.first annual
meeting, held in Philadelphia, adopted
resolution condemning the docking
Of horses tails and calling attention ia
the fact that nature surely intended the
tail as the animals defense against the
assaults Of insects. There is nothing
new In the announcement that the tail
ia a useful appendage, but those persons
who are ever vigilant to avert cruelty
to animals will be delighted to have the
duly recorded support of such an au,
thority as the Veterinary association,
Tho practice of docking horses tails
is wholly indefensible Some people try
to justify it ON the ground that it i'm
proves tho horse's appearance. 1t doe,
not. 1t simply spoils the good looks Of
any horse SO operated upon. Washing
ton Star,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07
Governmental Economy.

A paragraph in the Life of Gentral
Sir Hope Grant" who did gfeit stly-
ice for England as a military conlmaad-
er in India and in China, throws tu-
rious side light upon some Of to thr i y
traditions of the British government.
After General Grants return from
China to England he received at the
hand of the queen at Buckingham PAL
ace the grand cross of the Bath. lie
was proud of the decoration, but his
biographer adds that such honcrs are
not without expense to the receiver.
He finds among Sir Hopes papers a
bill vouched for by "Albert Woods,
Lancaster herald" to the amount OF
e84 As, for fees, charges and disburse-
ments for the matriculation of your
arms, ETC., as G. c. B y
Odder still was document from the
same albert Woods, Lancaster her.
ald," calling upon Sir Hope Grant tt
send back the insignia of his former
lower order, K. G. B.--knight com
mander Of the Bath-for the use of hel
majesty's government!
1t is Il good old rule for governments
as for men, Take care of tho pennies,
and the pounds will take care of them
selves.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07

Under this head Ralph Waldo Emer-
son wrote: "'Tis an estimable hint j
owe to few persons of fine manners
that they make behavior the very first
sign of foroe-behavior, not perform
anoe, or talent, or, much less, wealth.
While almost everybody has q suppl
oating eye turned on events and things
and other persons, few natures are
central and forever unfold, and these
Alone charm us. He whose word or coed
You cannot predict, who answers you
without any supplication in his eye,
who draws his determination from
within, that man rules"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07
The Woman of Today.

One of the best signs of the times is
the interest which the women of today
IRE taking in current affairs 1t is the
custom to characterize the woman's
club as fad and refer to the progress.
sive woman as an anomaly. But this
sort of persiflage doesn't dispose of the
question. The truth is that the women
are only assuming their proper sphere
III the affairs of the world. They read
the newspapers, they keep abreast Of the
times in all matters of public concern,
and in doing that they add to thei1
charms and multiply their attractions.
The woman of today is a companion, an
associate, ohum. She takes her proper
place in tho economy of nature, aud
life is brighter and the world is better
because of the change. Kansas City
Times
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07
euos MAS kSMANsHIP.
Firing In Both Army and Navy Less AZ
enrate Than Formerly.

FIXING In Both Army and Navy Less AZ
euFate Than Formerly.
The training of naval artillerists has
In recent years been given good deal
Of attention, and no end of powder and
shot has been expended in target practice
designed to serve more telling purpose
In actual warfare should the occasion
present itself. Itwould seem, therefore,
that the floating equipments OF naval
Sowers of today ought to give good ao-
counts of themselves in point Of marks
manship il called into action, though 1t
would be presumptuous to undertake to
1 foreshadow possible results. II, on the
other hand, past experience counts for
anything, there would seem to have
been notable decline in accuracy in
laval gunnery, growing with suooes-
sive improvements in naval architecture
and naval armament.
1t was estimated some years ago
from data furnished by target practice at
sea that a heavy gun must be discharg-
ed 80 times to make one effective hit,
The old smoothbores were credited with
killing man by the discharge Of the
guns weight in shot. In other words,
three tons of 80 FOUNDER shot were re-
quired for the purpose. Actual service
test with modern high power guns,
however-guns weighing ~ tons-has
within the past 10 or 10 years shown
that it took about is tons of projeotiles
to accomplish the same thing.
1t is interesting to. note from what
statistics are available that the intro
duction Of rifled muskets into the armies
has had somewhat similar result The
old time muskets, it is said. killed q
man by firing at him his own weight in
lead bullets, but the modern rifle in the
hands of the average soldier. SO it has
been figured out, does not effect a fatal
ity until it has discharged twice the
mans weight in lead. Both here a,
in naval shooting, therefore, there has
been shown to be an important demand
for greater skill and care. Whether tLis
has been met in any measure future hos
tilities only will tell. -Cassier' Maya
zine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

WE, the Subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District Of
Westminster Commissioners to receive, ex
amino and adjust all claims and demands Of
all persons against the estate of Resin;
l.. Mackie late of Londonderry, in salt
District, deceased, and also all claims and dc
mands exhibited in Offset thereto; aud six
months from the 9th day of June last being
allowed by said Court for that purpose, we dc
therefore hereby give NOTICE, that we will at
tend to the business of our said appointment. a
the Office of A. E. Cudworth, in Londonderry
in said District, on the 10th day of Dec next
from O'Clock until four o'clock, p. NJ, on sale
day
j, W. Melendy, Commissioners
E. W. Mclendy, EX'r., Londonderry, VT, Nov
l, A. D., 1894.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07
PLEASE REMEMBER

that we send The SITTER for one year,
THE ILLUSTRATED HOME GUEST for one
year, and the book. "TwENTY COMPLETE
NoVELEI TIES BY POPULAR AUTHORS" all
postpaid by mail upon receipt of only
Sl25 This offer applies both to new
sub>c RIDERS and renewals. Every lover
of bri@htand fascinating literature should
take advantage of it. Sample copies of
THE ILL >TEATED HOME GUEST and of
the premium book may be seen at this Of
flee. Address all letters TO
THE SITTER,
So. Londonderry, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07

! John ziska, the one eyed chief of the
lHassites, ordered in his will that his
skin should be tanned and made into
drum. 1.-The noise which my skin will
make, said be, will brighten away
all our enemies and put them to fight"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07
A Probable Source.

Funny idea the ancients had, WASH t
1t, of giving dead man money to take
to the next world with him?''
II wonder if that was how the express
sion money to burn originated?' In
dianapolis Journal
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07
Leland 4 Gray Seminary,
TOwnShend, vi.

TOwnShend, vi.
Fal term begins Aug. IS. -Four courses
III stu Y. Thorough instruction Expen-
ses We. Y low. We expect 10 move into
the new building in September Convcn-
iUt looms will be provided els yiere for
tie first few weeks. Send or CATH
o2ue.
A. B. CALL, A ", Prin.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-07

London pays AZ per cent of the in
come tax of England and Wales, and
its government and management cost
about ell, 900, 900 year.